Interesting WV Blogasphere Articles

I will comment on these as I have time later in the day and week but I wanted to put up a few snipits and links to the articles. Keep up the fight Vic and Gary!

Tommy Phillips new chairman in Harrison County

Phillips, of Bridgeport, said Monday, "I want to continue on the national success that Harrison County has had in the past two presidential elections, and get the Democrats and independents that trust our national ticket to join us to elect a Republican county commissioner in 2010 and to gain a seat in the House of Delegates in the 41st District."

Fight for House leadership stems from Republican frustration

This whole idea of being buddy-buddy with the Democrats and having the Democratic leadership pat the Republicans on the heads for being good girls and boys must stop. It will never get us anywhere.

McKinney Should Move to Wood County

If Doug lived here we would have a celebration. It's all in your priorities and perspective.

Bear gets state GOP on Nov. 4

"Winning is everything and losing is absolutely nothing for political parties. It is the prime directive for hacks and hangers on who live by political fortunes."

"Maybe it's unfair to blame chairmen. If voters wanted to elect more Republicans, they would vote for them.
But someone has to take the blame. That's the rule in politics."
Jess Mancini: Parkersburg News

In just a few months Democrat candidates will be lining up to take a shot at our remaining Republican office holders after their recent success. Wayne Dunn will be looking for a viable partner to serve with him on the county commission which will be vacant do to the retirement of Commissioner Modesitt and embolden hopefuls will see the possibility of taking our State Senate seat to the Democrat side in 2010 especially if Senator Deem chooses not to run. The Democrats have tasted victory and folks who wouldn’t have considered running will now give it a second look. Changes in direction or modifications of strategy are meet with a litany of time tested excuses and those who would dare speak of such things are made out to be the problem for questioning people who mean so well. Isn’t politics fun; I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Open Thank You Letter

Fellow Republicans,

I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for your efforts the last few months. Our hard work and dedication to our Party carried Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin to one of the highest, if not the highest margins of victory in West Virginia, 63.38% and 10,224 votes. We also made the race for Attorney General very close by delivering 61.13% for a 7478 margin in favor of Dan Greear, a truly great candidate and leader.

We have a lot to do the next 2 years to prepare our Party and our message for the 2010 mid term elections. Party building is an ongoing and often thankless effort, but it is essential if we are to maintain offices, regain lost ground and move our beliefs in government forward. Again, I want to thank you and let you know that I appreciate all that you do!

Greg Smith


McCain/Palin Wood County Chairman
Greear for Attorney General Wood County Chairman

Governor Palin Arrives with Husband Todd

Palins plane touches down in West Virginia

Todd Palin heads to Marietta

Everyone wanted tickets to Sarah Palin

Road to Victory Rally with Sarah Palin

Road to Victory Rally with Sarah Palin

Where: Marietta College

Dyson Baudo Recreation Center

215 Fifth Street

Marietta, OH 45750

When: Sunday, November 2nd

Doors Open: 11:30am

Event Scheduled to Starts at 1:30

Tickets available at the Wood County HQ Saturday starting at 9:00 am

RNC Victory Tour Visits Parkersburg

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

RNC Chairman & Co-Chairman Join “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Through OH & WV

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan and Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson will join the “Victory 2008” bus tour swing through Ohio and West Virginia.


Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Batavia, OH
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Clermont County Victory Center
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Clermont County Victory Center
197 East Main Street
Batavia, OH 45103

Cincinnati, OH
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Hamilton County (Kenwood) Victory Center
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Hamilton County (Kenwood) Victory Center
8260 Northcreek Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45236

Cincinnati, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Hamilton County (West Side) Victory Center
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Hamilton County Victory Center
3339 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211


Thursday, October 30, 2008

Dayton, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Greene County Victory Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Greene County Victory Center
3317 Seajay Drive
Dayton, OH 45430

Springfield, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Clark County Victory Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Clark County Victory Center
1 S. Limestone Street
Springfield, OH 45502

Dublin, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Franklin County (Dublin) Victory Center
WHEN Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Franklin County (Dublin) Victory Center
4784 Frantz Road
Dublin, OH 43016

Columbus, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Franklin County (Westerville) Victory Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Franklin County (Westerville) Victory Center
2424 Home Acre Drive
Columbus, OH 43213

Columbus, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Franklin County Victory Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Franklin County Victory Center
240 N Fifth Street
Columbus, OH 43215


Friday, October 31, 2008

Heath, OH
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Licking County Victory Center
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Licking County Victory Center
1006 Hebron Road
Heath OH 43056

Zanesville, OH
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Muskingum County Victory Center
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Muskingum County Victory Center
1207 Maple Avenue
Zanesville OH 43701

Parkersburg, WV
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Wood County Republican Headquarters
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Wood County Republican Headquarters
409 Eighth Street
Parkersburg WV 26101

Charleston, WV
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Charleston Victory Center
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Charleston Victory Center
111 Hale Street
Charleston WV 25301

Wood County Christian School TARS Attend Washington County Reagan Day Dinner

I would like to thank the members of the Washington County Ohio Republican Executive Committee for inviting several member of the Wood County Christian School Teenage Republicans to their annual Reagan Day dinner. It is very important to get and keep our young people involved in the election process and party politics. The dinner was a smashing success selling 236 tickets, my son reported that the room was packed with most of the ticket holders attending. The crowd enjoyed the usual chicken, mashed potato's and green beans whiled listened to local candidates, the county chair and the Ohio State auditor.


The WCCS Tars have been assisting with phone banks for several weeks now leading up to the 4 November election. Ohio is a must win for McCain/Palin campaign. Again I would like to thank our friends across the river for remembering and recognizing the time and energy that our kids have put into their effort. The entire story is linked below.

Washington Co. Republican Reagan Day Dinner

Colin Powell Meets His Match

Anyone who expected Colin Powell to endorse McCain/Palin doesn't realize the pressure and intimidation placed on some groups of people in our free country. Since his service to Bush 41, Powell has been ridiculed mercilessly by the Hollywood left and his own community with such derogatory names as "Uncle Tom", "Oreo Cookie" and others I won't repeat.

At best I had hoped he would continue to remain on the sideline as he has since he left the Secretary of State job, but the pressure was apparently too much to fall in line with the other 96.6% of Blacks. Colin Powell and other Blacks in America (I refuse to use hyphenated names) are accused by Al Sharpton and other self appointed leaders of being out of touch and not "down for the struggle" if they deviate from the accepted entitlement mentality that is demanded because of your race.

Powell was never a staunch conservative, but I thought he understood that taking wealth or money from one person and giving it to another is inherently wrong and places a limit on growth and success, yet he specifically stated that McCain didn't understand the economic problems facing our country and Obama does. General Powell proved his bravery on the battlefield, but the fear of not supporting Obama and being blamed for his defeat was too much for him to chance.

Dan Greear Visits Wood County

Greear promises change if elected

''It is wrong for the citizens to have to pay for (Attorney General Darrell McGraw's) re-election campaign,'' he said.

Greear was in Parkersburg Friday on a campaign swing that included the Parkersburg South-Parkersburg high schools football game.
A fundamental change Greear would make in the office is to change the philosophy to sue and get as much money as possible from business, he said. The change would be work with companies to ensure they follow the law, but if they don't, ''Then we'll do with that,'' Greear said.

WTAP Interview: WV AG Candidate in Parkersburg

Palin Update

As reported on WTAP and in the Parkersburg News and Sentinal this morning, Governor Sarah Palin will be stopping for a brief visit in Marietta on her way to the St. Clairsville Ohio rally tomorrow. At this time I have no additional information, but I do have a handful of tickets to the St. Clairsville rally. I obtained these in an effort to keep local folks from being forced to drive up to pick up tickets prior to the event.

Palin visit near WV

Team:

Gov. Sarah Palin will be visiting St. Clairsville, OH (just outside of Wheeling) on Sunday. We will be given 1,500 tickets to distribute to supporters. We will distribute tickets from Wheeling. Unfortunately, because of the short notice and the short time for ticket distribution we will not be able to hold and deliver tickets as we did last time. If you want a ticket you must pick it up at the Wheeling location. Please feel free to distribute this message to your address book.

EVENT

WHAT: GOV. SARAH PALIN

WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
DOORS OPEN AT 3:00 PM
EVENT STARTS AT 5:00 PM

WHERE: BRUSH RUN PARK AT ALDERMAN AIRPORT
67160 AIRPORT ROAD
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH

TICKET DISTRIBUTION

WHERE: SHEEHAN & NUGENT LAW OFFICES
41 15TH STREET
WHEELING, WV
(ACROSS FROM MCCOY FUNERAL HOME)

WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

CONTACT: MARTY SHEEHAN, 304-243-1764
THOMAS COLLINS, 304-541-1314

NOTE: Only 5 tickets per person.


Ben Beakes, West Virginia State Director
McCain for President 2008
304-561-8441 (c)
bbeakes@mccain08hq.com
www.johnmccain.com

Intimidation Attempted by Local Democrat Candidate for House of Delegates

I've been doing this for a number of years and this is a first. As I was driving home from dropping my son off at school around 8 am my cell phone rings and I receive information that a bunch of Democrats are out in front of our Wood County Republican Headquarters at 8th and Avery waving signs and protesting. I immediately head that way to see what is up.

Well sure enough there are about 10-12 union folks from the UPAT in their black and gold union garb all around our HQ on both sides of the street waving Poling for House of Delegate signs. A pickup truck with a large Dan Poling sign is parked across the street in the Levitt's Funeral home lot. I pulled my truck up in the middle of the parking lot with my McCain/Palin signs proudly on display, got out, walked around and snapped a few pictures. Unfortunately my batteries had died in my real camera so I had to use my cell phone so I apologize for the poor quality, but the protesters got the message that this type of thuggery will not go unchallenged.

I contacted the Parkersburg City police and advised them of the disturbance. Our windows were being blocked that showcase our candidate signs and the entrance to our parking lot was partially obstructed. Please call me at anytime if you should witness this or other behavior that is intended to intimidate or scare people from coming to our headquarters to work or get material.

I Can Hear The Bagpipes

There is no way to spin this, nor would it be appropriate.

The Wood County Democrat Executive Committee is certainly sitting pretty from many angles. The first is their finances. According to their financial statement filed with the West Virginia Secretary of States office just today shows an on hand cash balance of $6,065.41 after already paying $1000 rent for their Headquarters on Murdoch Avenue. The local Democrats have raised over $6000 in the last three months alone. I have provided a link to the report. The major contributors are Friends of Jay Rockefeller $1000, Parkersburg Marietta Construction and Trades Council AFL-CIO $500, Jay Stern President Interactivity Foundation $1295, International Union Painters and Allied Trades-IUPAT $1000, Gainer for Auditor Committee $500, and Committee to Re-elect Joe Manchin $1000.

Democrat Warchest

While visiting the Wood County Courthouse today I picked up a list of the current voter registration for our County. Democrats 22,081 and Republicans 21724. As many of you know who follow these things, after several years of hard work we managed to take a 100 voter lead just over a year ago, but now we trail by 357. Many elections over the past few years have been decided by much less. Also, keep in mind that people are very likely to vote the first election after registering.

Biden Slams Sons Service, Redifines Patriotism

Beau Biden, a Delaware Army National Guard captain, is scheduled to deploy to Iraq on Oct. 3 — a day after Biden and Palin have the sole vice presidential debate.

"Sometimes I wish he didn't have such a sense of honor and duty," Biden said.

How would you like this kind of send off from good old Dad. This is from a man who received 5 deferments from military service back in the 60's. Senator Biden yesterday defined Patriotism as those who pay higher taxes. Thank goodness Beau Biden was an acorn that fell far enough from the tree to serve his country.

Grand Opening of Wood Co. GOP Headquarters

Grand Opening of Wood Co. GOP Headquarters

WTAP Video of Saturdays Grand Opening

My Map of the Electoral College

Create your own and use your favorite polls

39th GOP Convention Wrap-up

Back from St. Paul WTAP interview from 6 September 2008

I would like to thank everyone who made my trip to the Republican National Convention the wonderful experience that it was. A few more pictures, then back to the local campaign.

John McCain accepting our nomination

Doug and Sarah enjoying the event

Newt signing autographs

We will have McCain Palin bumper stickers, buttons and signs available at the Wood County Republican Headquarters located at 8th and Avery during our Grand opening this Saturday, 13 September at 1:00 pm, hope to see you there.

UPDATES on the Way

Day Two From the GOP Convention

As things slowly return to normal for the Gulf Coast, the GOP Convention went back into full swing. We were all enthused and motivated by the group of speakers and the various presentations during day 2 of the GOP National Convention. In addition to the individuals who were on stage and spoke to our convention last evening, there were countless Republican leaders from around the nation. Tonight promises to be another action packed session.

Due to the lack of time and computer access on my part, my entries will be brief and include more pictures than usual.

Rudi Giuliani just completing Hannity and Combs interview

Newt Gingrich having a good time at the convention with some of his many supporters

The "architect", Karl Rove on Hannity and Combs

Mike Huckabee along with his band and friends from the group Alabama hosted a bash after the convention

Local Delegates at the Republican National Convention

Hello from Saint Paul

The Wood County Delegation left Parkersburg on Saturday evening at 8:30 pm and arrived at the Crown Plaza hotel in Bloomington around 12:30 Sunday afternoon August 31st. The atmosphere on the bus trip was electric with the discussion of our next VP, Sarah Palin.

Many of the folks from Wood County and West Virginia are first time attendees, including myself. What I will do the next few days is update the progression of events from the GOP Convention the best I can considering the time I have available and getting to a computer, the hotel has 2. For those who aren't awaire of who locally is attending they are: Greg Smith, Tom Azinger and Barbara Smith, our alternates are Louis Rexroad, Bob Smith and Allen Ross.

The first day of the Convention was cut short as most of you know by now. The highlight of yesterdays events were the apperance of Laura Bush and Cindy McCain together on the stage. Later today as the Convention resumes, we will here speeches from Fred Thompson, Rudy Giuliani and Joe Lieberman.

Excel Convention Center

Your truly from the Convention floor

First Ladies Laura Bush and Cindy McCain

Our Next Attorney General, or Just Another Billy Carter?

George Hussein Onyango Obama 26 years old

Barack Obama's brother George an impoverished recluse
US presidential contender Barack Obama's African half-brother says he is "ashamed" of his family ties because he lives as an impoverished recluse in a Kenyan shantytown.

Obama's half-brother to Vanity Fair: 'No one knows I exist'
While the junior Illinois senator is plotting a course for the White House, his half brother lives in an African shanty, the article says.

Barack Obama's 'lost' brother found in Kenya
Senator Barack Obama's long lost brother has been tracked down for the first time living in a shanty town in Kenya, reports claimed.

Obama's half-brother is tracked down to Nairobi slum
It is a detail of the already exotic life story of Barack Obama that his campaign was not intending to highlight to voters at the Democratic Convention in Denver next week: the circumstances of a little half-brother called George.

Obama's half-brother earns $1.00 per month: Tells Vanity Fair: 'No one knows I exist':


BARACK BROTHER IN SHACK SHOCK
LIVING IN KENYA ON $1 A MONTH AND ASHAMED TO REVEAL WHO HE IS

Headed to the GOP Convention

Just a few updates as to what is going on in Wood County West Virginia Republican politics. On August 14th we hosted 2 "block party's" for John McCain with a total of 40+ attendees, there were 14 statewide. The Homecoming events went off as planned with all our candidates who participate in the parade receiving a warm reception. We registered over 20 people at the GOP booth, the Democrats chose not to have a booth at the Parkersburg Homecoming. As you may have seen Walt Auvil is "blogging" for the Parkersburg News as he participates in the Democrat National Convention in Denver next week. I have been asked to do the same at our Republican National Convention.

Also, the Wood County Republican Executive Committee has secured the location at 8th and Avery Streets for our 2008 GOP Headquarters. Some of you may remember that we used that location in 2000.

Door to Door Campaign for 2008 Underway

Close to 150 households were contacted today in our initial effort for McCain 2008 in Wood County. Also, in our first week of phone calling, we contacted 750 households. Thanks again to all who made our first week such a great success. Volunteers are always needed, so if you have any time, or can help in anyway now is the time to get involved.

Presidential Campaign 2008 in Wood County

Campaign bosses hope Obama, McCain come here

Thanks to all who have already worked and contributed to this ongoing effort. Just to let you know some of what else is happening. We had several phone banks this past week and made 750 contacts for Senator John McCain. Thanks to all who made that a success. Tomorrow morning, August 9th at 10 am, we will be precinct walking in several Vienna and north end of Parkersburg precincts. The phone banks and precinct walks will be an ongoing effort. Thursday August 14th will be our county wide neighborhood party's for McCAIN, if you would like to host or attend one of these events please contact me. Remeber, get out the vote efforts help ALL Republicans.

Wood County Christian School TARS Leader

Conservative Republican Files Petitions For 93rd Ohio House Seat

Chelsi Smith brings fresh perspective, focus on district race

Conservative Republican Chelsi Smith today announced that she filed 111 signatures with the board of elections to become a candidate for the 93rd district, Ohio House of Representatives.

Smith, a high school senior, is making her first run for office, but intends to be taken seriously.

“I’ve been involved in several campaigns,” Smith said, “but what really propelled me to run is the need to solve education issues and create good high-paying jobs in southeast Ohio.”

Smith will face two-term incumbent Jennifer Garrison. When asked whether she finds the challenge daunting, Smith said she believed that the voters deserved a choice.

Smith says her status as a high school senior is a positive she looks forward to sharing with voters.

Smith continued that she will bring a unique perspective to the issue of school funding and also believes strongly that the legislature must do a better job keeping young people in mind as they consider legislation.

“We are the future,” Smith said. “I’ll represent every voter in the district, and I’ll work to ensure that the legislature not only consider short term ramifications, but also the effect on young people and future generations.

Native of southeast Ohio Chelsi Smith was born in Marietta and lives in New Matamoras. Her love of southeast Ohio and her goal to make it her home where she can earn a living and raise a family is an important factor in her decision to enter public service.

Smith has been an active participant in the political process, becoming a member in her school’s Republican club when it first started in 2004. She has served as secretary and two years as President of that organization. In 2006, she received the Ronald Reagan Leadership Award at the Washington County GOP’s Reagan Day Dinner. Chelsi cites as her heroes Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt because of their tenacity in tackling difficult issues – something she intends to do in Columbus.

Chelsi is active in her church and believes that following conservative ideals and working hard on tough issues are the key to success. Chelsi is a firm pro-life republican and also believes that marriage should be reserved only between a man and a woman. Chelsi is also a firm advocate for gun rights, believing strongly that the constitution gives every law-abiding citizen the right to bear arms.Active in the Community.

Through her love of music, Chelsi has sought out ways to be involved in the community. She is the full time pianist at her church, school, and volunteers wherever a piano player is needed. She has done some volunteering where she is employed – The Inn at Marietta, an assisted living facility. She has also volunteered at the American Red Cross. She is President of her senior class and is a member of the honor society.

Chelsi believes that being a high school senior is a positive. Her perspective on issues ranging from education to job creation is unique and valuable. Chelsi sees that students and parents are often left out of the education decision-making process, and that education funding must be more than a campaign “hot-potato” with promises seemingly made to be broken.

Chelsi also sees her candidacy as a chance to be a voice for her generation. Southeast Ohio is bleeding young people because jobs aren’t being created to keep them here. Chelsi knows there are challenges to keeping young people in southeast Ohio, but also believes that the creation of good high-paying jobs, keeping taxes down and maintaining a high quality of life will go a long way in keeping the next generation intact.

The 93rd Ohio House District is comprised of Monroe, Noble, Guernsey and parts of Washington and Muskingum Counties.

A Decade of Corner Casinos

As legendary oil investor T. Boone Pickens tells the story, Republican Bob Dole wanted him to head up his 1996 presidential campaign in Texas. In return, Pickens wanted to be Dole's chief adviser on energy policy.

Dole listened. And Dole advised Pickens on political reality:

Right there, on the floor, that's a sleeping dog. Politicians don't kick sleeping dogs. Bill Clinton doesn't give a damn about energy and I don't either. We're not either one of us gonna kick a sleeping dog and so energy will not be an issue in this campaign.

But in case one of us stumbles over the dog, and if one of us has a problem, you will be the guy who advises me.

"Neither one of them," Pickens said, "had a problem with energy. . . . They didn't want anything to do with it."

*************

The people we elect to the House of Delegates, Senate and our Governor will be the ones who decide the agenda and importance of the "corner casino" license renewal issue. Former Governor Bob Wise convinced the state legislature with the help of former Senator Lloyd Jackson, former Education Committee leader in the House, Jerry Mezzatesta and former WV Department of Education head, Henry Morockie to create a merit based "Promise Scholarship". The primary funding was provided by legalized video gambling, similar to the Georgia and New Mexico's "Hope Scholarships" and their sister program later passed in Tennessee all of which were tied to gambling expansion or legalization in their state.

With a "promise" to a state fed up with gray machines, and a governor unable or unwilling to enforce the existing laws, this seemed like a way out to many legislators, educators, business owners and citizens. Bob's promise to reduce, restrict and regulate became the battle cry for the soon to be governor and his team during his 2000 campaign and the key to forming the necessary coalitions for passage. What has happened since is anything but what we were promised. Our county has countless yellow and purple buildings with big signs saying "must be 21 to enter"and little cafes all claiming to be "West Virginia's original".

As for the promise scholarships themselves, they are very easily denied for small, sometimes simple typo mistakes in paperwork, most families who actually manage to receive them are middle to upper class financially while the machine players or contributors are usually anything but. Then after all that, many if not the majority of the graduates take their degree's out of state for reasons beyond any ones control.

Who is willing to "kick the sleeping dog" in 2008?

Wood County ranks in gambler caller hotline

Posted July 26

PARKERSBURG - Wood County ranked second statewide in callers to a gambling help line started eight years ago.

McCAIN Victory 2008 Material

This was in the mailbox today. Good to see $$$ being raised!


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