With all of the revelations at the national level, and all of the issues we have seen occur around West Virginia and even right here in Parkersburg and Wood County….I think it is time we demand honesty and integrity in public service…..especially with elected officials. The citizens grant those elected to do the right thing for the citizens…..to safegard the tax dollar…and to look out for the safety and well being of all citizens…not just a few. If elected, I pledge to work hard and to be honest in all of my dealings in office!
Month: October 2016
SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO IN PARKERSBURG TODAY…A FRIEND TO WOOD COUNTY

BROADBAND ACCESS & TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES
Had the opportunity to attend a presentation made by representatives of the Federal Broad Band Council in Washington. Senator Capito stressed the importance of broad band access for West Virginians. She also highlighted the downtown business the Parkersburg Brewing Company, which has become a a tourism opportunity for the craft beer industry. If you haven’t been to this business in the 700 block of Market Street…you should check it out…FIRST CLASS operation there!
MISS SHELBY FOR RICK
I RECEIVED A COUPLE OF SPECIAL PHOTOS TODAY….ONE OF A YOUNG FUTURE REPUBLICAN DOWN IN ROCKPORT …AND ONE OF A SPECIAL DOG…MISS SHELBY..
THE PHOTOS MADE MY DAY…HAD TO FLIP A COIN TO SEE WHICH PHOTO GOT POSTED.
WALK AGAINST HEROIN

Nashville Recording Artist supports RICK!
WELL NOW…CHECK THIS ONE OUT..BUCKY COVINGTON, Nashville singer and American Idol alumni……sent me this photo from his house in Nashville.
Friends of Parkersburg Parks are GREAT!
Well, my hat is off to the Friends of Parkersburg Parks once again. They sponsored the first “TRUNK OR TREAT” at Southwood Park. I sponsored the coloring pages for the kids. I think they expected somewhere around 200 kids….WELL LOW AND BEHOLD …there must have been 2500 people there……they ran out of everything…pop corn..candy….food…..it was incredible …and everyone was so nice. Sherry Dugan was dressed up ….Mr Barber and Mr. MERCER running for City Council was working….Joe and Sharon Kuhl were handing out candy to the bitter end…John Reed brought food….I saw Mr. West who is a candidate there and handing out treats…..Tons of volunteers…The 911 Mobile Communication Center was on hand…..the nice new Parkersburg Fire Dept Tower Truck was on display. It was just a great evening. I want to thank ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS of the Friends of Parkersburg Parks for all they do!!
VFW POST4464
Was honored to work with the VFW Post 4464 on a special project with country singer
CRAIG MORGAN. At the end, the honor guard presented me with this bracelet. which
I will put with my “special keepsakes”. As a Commissioner, I always had the utmost
respect for our veterans. As Ken Merritt always state “ALL GAVE SOME….SOME GAVE
ALL”. If elected to the Commission, our veterans will have a friend they can count on.
Thank you Volunteer Fire Fighters!
Attended the Wood County Fire Board Committee meeting last night at Judge Black Annex. As former County Commissioner, I always supported needs of the fire fighters and had great respect for them…..especially those who VOLUNTEER to be a volunteer fire fighter. While Commissioner I supported obtaining life insurance for each volunteer in the county….I supported increasing their funding to help with opperating costs. If elected to the commission again, I pledge support for the men and women who serve as fire fighters…God bless each of them!