by Randy Shannon
The Grove City Democrats club headed by Lou Razzano hosted a showing of Michael Moore’s Sicko at Rudy’s Restaurant on Sept. 10. The film was screened by the W. PA organizer for Democracy for America Lou Hancherick. Joe Talarico, coordinator of the W PA Progressive Network answered questions after the film.
Following dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 some 55 people viewed the film and responded with enthusiastic applause and cheering. Bob Lark, head of the Mercer County Democratic Committee attended.
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