On January 20th, 2020 from noon to 1:00 pm, the ECRP will host a coffee hour (at Northern Lights Recreation in Harbor Springs) featuring Congressman Jack Bergman, MI-01. Nominating petitions will be available to sign for the General to be on ballot in 2020. And, while your drinking a cuppa joe, consider volunteering with his re-election campaign! #MAGA
From the website: “Citizens Against Marijuana Retail In Petoskey is a grassroots group of local residents who are concerned about the impact of THC-marijuana retail on young minds; vulnerable adults; surrounding businesses; and the character of the community as a family-oriented destination. We are an official local ballot-question committee, registered with Emmet County, and entirely made up of volunteers from our community. The committee will enable us to raise funds to cover the costs of the petition drive and campaign for public awareness.”
The vote for this ballot question will be on March 10, 2020. As the City of Petoskey is the county seat of Emmet County, the outcome of this election is important and far-reaching.
President Donald Trump will be hosting a “Merry Christmas rally” in Battle Creek on December 18th! The rally will be held at the Kellogg Arena. Doors open at 3 pm, event begins at 7 pm. Ticket information here.
We wish you and yours an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday! The next ECRP general meeting will be on December 2, 2019 at the Northern Lights Recreation conference room in Harbor Springs @ 7:00 pm. The speakers are Petoskey Salvation Army officers – Envoys Greg and Bethany Irwin – and Director of Community Resource Development Amy Evans. We invite you to come and to present our guests with non-perishable food items. Or, arrive early at 6:00 pm when the ECRP Executive Committee meets and conducts its business.
Today’s Life Chain, on US 131 and Sheridan in Petoskey, attracted a diverse crowd of about 50 people. The purpose of the chain is for Americans (holding appropriate placards) to publicly, prayerfully stand for babies who have lost their lives to abortion. The Life Chain takes place along designated sidewalks or high-traffic areas for one hour on October 6th. Pastor Rusty Chatfield, ECRP executive board member, pictured near the PP sign, participated. #lifeisabeautifulchoice
Vice President Mike Pence stopped at Pellston Regional Airport this past weekend. He was on his way to speak at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference which is held, biennially, on the Island. Mr. Pence greeted a crowd of about 100 who gathered on the runway to enthusiastically welcome him to Michigan. He patiently posed for photos, signed MAGA/Trump hats, and shook many hands. Quote from the Vice-President about President Trump: “He’s the real thing.” Shout out to Kelley Atkins, airport manager, who worked with the White House and made many phone calls to make the brief visit go very, very well. That’s Emmet County Commissoner Jim Kargol’s hand in the 3rd photo, btw. #Pence2024
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State Senator Wayne Schmidt will be hosting a “coffee hour” for constituents. Information about the one scheduled in Emmet County:
Stop by and say “hello,” ask a question, voice a concern, or offer a compliment.
Photo: Sen. Schmidt (on the right) with ECRP folks at a John James event at the Perry Hotel.
ECRP chair Geri Szymanski participates in cheery bell ringing for the Salvation Army’s “Christmas in July” campaign @Louie’s Fresh Market.
