Steve Reick Patsy Cline Tribute & Pig Roast in Lawrence

This bill board was on Route 14 north of Woodstock.

This bill board was on Route 14 north of Woodstock.

It was up to the northwest of Harvard for Steve Reick’s Saturday afternoon campaign event.

This child was playing near the baggo game.

This happy child was playing near the baggo game.

We arrived at the House of Lawrence after the speeches were over and just when Patsy Cline tribute singer Mary Pfeifer of Dwight was about to begin singing.

Some people who had come early and eaten were leaving with Steve Reick signs.

Some people who had come early and eaten were leaving with Steve Reick signs.

Some might call that perfect timing.

Besides host Republican State Rep. candidate Steve Reick, the man in charge of handing out the cash for House Republicans, Jim Durkin gave a talk before he left.

After getting a plateful of food I ran into former GOP State Rep. candidate John O'Neill and Harvard Republican Precinct Committeeman Bill Matteson. In the corner you can see McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup.

After getting a plateful of food I ran into former GOP State Rep. candidate John O’Neill and Harvard Republican Precinct Committeeman Bill Matteson. In the corner you can see McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup.

Durkin must have had a busy schedule because I didn’t catch sight of him pressing the flesh.

The take-off on the 1952 "I like Ike" slogan was displayed on buttons, car magnets and can wrappers.

The take-off on the 1952 “I like Ike” slogan was displayed on buttons, car magnets and can wrappers.  The message was more meaningful than Jack Franks’ “Cut 10.”

We were in time for the pig roast, though.

Pfeifer captivated her audience enough that many sat through her performance.

Patsy Cline tribute signer Mary Pfeifer captivated her audience enough that many sat through her performance.  Other stood.

It was quite good and my bride even chewed on the inside of the hide.

Others listened to Mary Pfeifer while talking politics.

Others listened to Patsy Cline tribute singer Mary Pfeifer while talking politics.

Soft drinks, beer and wine were provided at no cost, although donations for the affair were solicited.

Steve Reick mingling with the crowd.

Steve Reick mingling with the crowd.

Reick mingled with the crowd greeting those attending.

As people were leaving, they were carrying Steve Reick yard signs.

As people were leaving, they were carrying Steve Reick yard signs.

Mike Walkup wasn’t the only candidate in attendance.

Recorder candidate Joe Tirio was recognizable by his sweatshirt which read, "IWon'tHireMyWife.com."

Recorder candidate Joe Tirio was recognizable by his sweatshirt which read, “IWontHireMyWife.com.”

Recorder of Deeds candidate Joe Tirio was accompanied by his wife, McHenry County College Board member Karen.

After the concert was over, Reick thanked singer Patsy Cline Tribute signer Mary Pfeifer.

Her web site with recordings can be found here.


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Steve Reick Patsy Cline Tribute & Pig Roast in Lawrence — 1 Comment

  1. While driving around this County and others it is interesting to note the ‘diversity’ of signs.

    Reick, has by a long shot the best signs around.

    Simple, not confusing except he left off any indication of party affiliation but then then so does Franks, Yensen and many others.

    If one has a D or an R behind their name, they should be required to indicate so on all campaign materials!

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