THANK YOU TO THE WOOD COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOR HOSTING A MEETING THE CANDIDATE FORUM AT THE 4 H GROUNDS ON BUTCHER BEND ROAD MINERAL WELLS, WV
HAD A GREAT CROWD AND GREAT FELLOWSHIP
“I AM PROUD TO BE A 25 YEAR MEMBER OF THE WOOD COUNTY FARM BUREAU. THEY DO SUCH GREAT WORK AND ARE WONDERFUL PEOPLE. I SUPPORT THE FARM BUREAU AND 4H ……PROUDLY!”
THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BLENNERHASSETT LODGE 79 PROUDLY ENDORSES RICK MODESITT FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
RICK MODESITT BACKS THE BLUE! THE LEFT WING ATTACK ON OUR POLICE OFFICERS AND THE DEFUND THE POLICE MOVEMENT IS UNACCEPTABLE. WE NEED TO SUPPORT THE MEN AND WOMEN ON THE STREET 24 HOURS A DAY WHO RISK THEIR LIVES TO PROTECT OURS! GOD BLESS OUR POLICE!
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!
I am proud to call Shelley Moore Capito a friend. She and I served in the House of Delegates together. She was a very respected Legislator. When she stood to speak….everyone listened. She moved on to bigger and better things, becoming a member of the US Congress and now our United States Senator. She is a friend to Wood County and an excellent resource for help when needed.
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!
Well, it has been a busy week thus far. I try to keep everyone up dated on the campaign and what and where I have been. Last night, I attended the 1st Walk Against Heroin at the City Park. First, I would like to thank those who made it possible, and the very large crowd who came out to support the cause. This subject used to be tabbo ……no one wanted to step forward. Times are changing, good people are stepping up to try to do good things. As evidenced by the large turn out last night, people recognize there is a problem….and we MUST make changes. As evidenced by the events of this past week….if rumors are true, 1 murder and 2 suicides in one day…not to mention medical calls for overdoses on this same day. From 2011 to 2015 according to stats released by the state via a FOIA I filed……106 overdose DEATHS just here in Wood County (mostly Parkersburg). There is no easy fix to this problem….but i will take the cooperation of Judges, Prosecutors, LEO, Legislators, Mayors, County Commissioners, Sheriff ..etc. I was saddended that to see that only ONE elected official attended this event…our Commissioner Blair Couch. If elected Commissioner I pledge my support to rid our community of these evil drugs, and support those trying to right their lives. Again, thank you to those who organized this event and those who attended.
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!!