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The next Cocalico Democrats meeting will be July 22nd at 7:00pm at the Reamstown community center. Northeast Alliance - Red, White and Blue Chicken BBQ On Sunday June 29th the Northeast Alliance held it's 5th Annual Red, White and Blue Chicken BBQ in Community Park in Ephrata. The Northeast Alliance is a coalition of the Guy K. Bard, Garden Spot and Cocalico Democratic Clubs. This year's attendance topped 200. Bruce Slater, Democratic candidate for the 16th Congressional district, attended the gathering and encouraged the crowd to keep the momentum going by registering more and more voters and concentrating on getting out the vote in November. Ed Sweigart received the Democrat of the Year Award from the Cocalico Democrat Club. 2008 Cocalico Democrats Scholarship Award On Wednesday evening May 28th, the Cocalico Democrats presented their second annual Scholarship award for $500, to Lindsay Lightcap. Lindsay is a graduating senior at Cocalico High School who is pursuing a career in Music Education. The criteria for the award was to write an essay using the song “Imagine” by John Lennon, as the basis for the essay. The applicants were asked to “imagine” themselves in our community in the future and how they would utilize their music or art to help this community and the world “be as one.” Lindsay has already proven her commitment by being an active member of Cocalico High School and the Cocalico area, through her work with her Church, various school activities, and SADD. This volunteer work was a very important part of the eventual decision, as well as her 3.42 Grade Average. However in her essay, Lindsay proved that she was a young woman whose dream is to touch the future by teaching children to broaden their horizons through education and the acceptance of people who are different. We congratulate Lindsay and support her efforts in making her dream a reality. We would also like to congratulate the graduating class of 2008 in all of our area schools wish you the best in your future endeavors. Bill Heller Cocalico Democrats
The Cocalico Democrats booth was looking super on Saturday evening. There was even a line for the Sno - Cones. Bruce Slater had stopped by to meet and greet with local voters. The booth crew Barb, Al, Sue and Bill missing from picture but was there Leo. Awesome job guys !
Red White and Blue Chicken BBQ Sunday, June 29th 2008 Ephrata Community Park 1:00pm - 4:00pm $10 / Adults $6 / Children 10 and under BBQ Chicken, side dishes, desserts, sno-cones, door prizes, raffles. if you would like tickets call 717-419-4218 webpage deal only for non democrat club or committee members $2.00 off a adult ticket. that's right if you call 717-419-4218 to order tickets you get two bucks off. This offer is only valid untill 10 tickets are sold. Don't wait call today !
Adamstown Community Days will be held May 23, 24 and 25 in the Adamstown Community Grove. There will be food, carnival rides, games, entertainment and activities each day. The Cocalico Democrats will once again have a booth at community days. if you get the chance stop by our table for a sno-cone treat just .50 cents. We will also have Candidates literature. we hope to see you there.
Bruce Slater attended a Friend Raiser on Monday May 19th held at the home of Dick & Rosemarie Lewis in Reinholds. The Friend Raiser was attended by committee persons and Democrats residing in the Cocalico District. Slater discussed a wide range of issues with club members and voters. Of deep concern was rising gasoline and diesel prices, health care and the war in Iraq. Bruce pledged to represent their issues in Congress. He told his audience, "My campaign depends on small contributions from voters. I will not take large contributions from special interests like my opponent has done for years. Joe Pitts has taken over $130,000 form pharmaceutical companies in the years he has been in Congress. That is why you and I pay exorbitant prices for our prescriptions."
Committee Person Training Lois Herr and Ken Ralph were came out to the Reamstown community center and did a power point presentation for Democrat committee people.
Our February 26th meeting held at the Reamstown community center in East Cocalico was a full table. it is good to see more and more Democrats joining our club.
Was held on Saturday February 2 at the Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center. The Lancaster County Democratic Committee endorsed Jack Wagner for Auditor General and John Morganelli for Attorney General. Both Wagner and Morganelli were endorsed by the PA State Democrats three weeks ago at the State Convention Bruce Slater, a Narvon native, was endorsed by the Lancaster County delegates to compete against Joe Pitts for the 16th district Congressional seat. In the only contested statewide race, John Cordisco edged out Rob McCord for Treasurer and received the Lancaster County endorsementLee Heffner was endorsed for the second time to run against Tom Creighton for the 37th House district. Lee's advocacy for property tax relief, healthcare reform, and reform of the state's education system were the reasons that the Intelligencer Journal endorsed him in 2006 over Creighton.
On Saturday January 12th local democratic clubs held a covered dish event at the Reamstown community center in east cocalico. This was a good way to kick off the new year. meeting other local Democrats and enjoying a lot of good food. |
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