Monday, September 24, 2012

Senator Sue Landse - Cedar Lake's own is spotlighted!

As a grade schooler, I had the opportunity and honor (to me) of being a Page for the Indiana State Senate.   I was utterly amazed at the way business was done, impressed by the tunnel connecting buildings under the street and wondered at the sheer bulk of paperwork representing bills that Senators were expected to review and then vote for or against.  Being a Senate Page made me politically aware at a very young age and also convinced me to remain involved even before I could actually vote.  I was walking the neighborhood passing out candidate flyers back in 1964 and I suppose a number of adults were taken aback, as I had no adult companion.  Did this kid actually decide to do this on his own?  Yes!   If you get the opportunity to be a Senate Page for Senator Landske,  jump at the chance!

I am pleased to be acquainted with a few candidates and a few public officials, some of whom are relatively new to the scene and some who have been around for awhile.   But when my family moved to Cedar Lake in the early 1980's and when my children began attending classes in the Hanover district in 1987, I soon "met" Senator Sue Landske by the messages she sent to my kids - awards honoring their academic achievements, making National Honor Society, making an All-State team...Senator Landske impressed me because she made sure her younger constituents, who could not even vote, were recognized for achieving excellence!  As a father trying to impress upon his children the importance of being great citizens and striving to do their best, Senator Landske's encouragement was greatly appreciated by me and certainly by them.

Later I got to meet her and become acquainted with Sue and her husband, William (Bill), who was serving on the Cedar Lake Town Council at the time.  I discovered what a warm and loving and interesting woman she is, no surprise.  Bill and Sue Landske are good neighbors and friendly, gracious people.  I call her Senator Sue now.  I was delighted to see that she was being featured by the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus, so wanted everyone to see this, below.

Cedar Lake's own Senator Sue is spotlighted by the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus this week.
Excerpted from the email/webpage:

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Senate Spotlight: Sue Landske

September 24-28

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You may know Sue Landske as your state senator, representing Benton and  Newton counties and the southern part of Lake County in Northwest Indiana. But did you know Sue once drove an Indy race car? Pictured right is her receiving last minute instructions.
 
Sue is more than a state lawmaker.
 
She lives and works in your community. This week, check out the Indiana Senate GOP Facebook page to find out more about your senator, from her hobbies to how she met her husband.
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Our hope is that taking a personal look at Sue beyond the Statehouse will help you get to know the person who is representing you in the Senate.
 
If you want to know more about Sue, how to share your thoughts on the important issues facing our state and what makes the Senate district you live in unique, click here.

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I tried to blow up the picture but the focus gets lost.    You can see the Landske clan is pretty big! 

Now that I know Senator Landske is a Civil War buff I will have to bring that up next time I see her.
Those links above take you to the Facebook page for the ISMC.  Man, I wish I had a chance at even one lap around Indy!  My inner A.J. Foyt would come right back out.

Indiana Senate Gop Facebook Page

Indiana Senate Republicans website

Indiana Senator Sue Landske ISR page
 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Joel Phelps, Dan Coats and Ronald Reagan!!!

Saturday, September 22nd is Reagan Day in Lake County and Northwest Indiana.

The Big Annual Reagan Breakfast for Lake County, Indiana. We have a BIG tent, come on down to the Avalon Manor!!!


3550 East US Route 30
Merrillville, IN 46410
 
 

 


Guest speaker:   Sue Ellspermann, the next Lieutenant Governor and the woman to working with Mike Pence, the future Governor of Indiana!   Just recently endorsed yet again!


Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. 
Allan and Fran Katz have sponsored this breakfast but there are more sponsorships available.
 
 

Please make checks out to LCRCC and mail to:

Kevin Van Linden– 2920 Burge Drive - Crown Point, IN  - 46307

 

9 AM to 12 PM - Doors open at 8 AM
Contact George Janiec for information: 219-678-6761
 

Paid for by LCRCC—Kim Krull Chairwoman

Not authorized or paid for by any candidate or candidate committee

www.TheLakeCountyGOP.com - lakecountygop@comcast.net

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Monday, September 24th at 11 AM in Crown Point, Indiana!



Joel Phelps - The Right Man at the Right Time to Beat Pete!!!
Monday, September 24th
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Special Event Invitation
Luncheon
Featuring:
United States Senator
Dan Coats
Monday September 24th, 2012 11:00 am - 12:30 p.m.
Youche Country Club - 2301 West 129th Place Crown Point, IN
Cost: $50/person or $80/couple
Sponsor: $1000 Host: $2500
Cash, Check, Visa, or Mastercard will be accepted at the door. Checks can be mailed to the address below. Contributions can be made online at www.joelphelpsforcongress.com
Please make checks payable to Joel Phelps for Congress, Donations accepted at the door or by mail to
P.O. Box 1517 Portage, In 46368
Contributions are not deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. All contributions are subject to the limitations of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Only personal and PAC checks or personal credit cards are acceptable. Individuals can give $2,500 to the primary and $2,500 to the general election. A couple can give $5,000 to the primary and $5,000 to the general election. Qualified federal PACS may contribute $5,000 per election and non-qualified federal PACS may contribute $2,500 per election. Contributions may not be accepted from corporations, labor organizations, federal government contractors, or from foreign nationals unless they are resident aliens. Federal law prohibits reimbursing donors for their contributions.


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