In support of Nancy Walker for Mon BOE
I had the pleasure of serving with Nancy Walker on the Monongalia County Board of Education for 18 years. In fact, Nancy was extremely helpful to me when I became a new board member, serving as my mentor and guiding me through the complexities of local school policy, operations and confusing state code.
Nancy is one of the most enthusiastic and dedicated board members with whom I have worked. She is involved, passionate and knowledgeable. She is acutely interested in student achievement and financial accountability and seeks information and facts to support good decision-making.
As a parent, grandparent, volunteer and employee, Nancy is well known for her active involvement throughout our community. She gives willingly of her time and energy and is a dedicated steward of the parents, children and taxpayers who support Monongalia County Schools.
Nancy brings wisdom and experience to an even more challenging future within public education in Monongalia County and the state of West Virginia.
I personally urge you to vote for the most qualified Board of Education candidate in Monongalia County, Nancy Walker.
Barbara Parsons
Morgantown
In support of Ron Stollings for governor
Over the past several months, the major topic of concern has been the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our citizens are paramount; setting up protocols to counteract this virus. One such situation is moving the primary elections date back to June 9. I would consider this primary election as one of the most important elections our state will face.
Due to downturns in the coal and natural gas industries, increased costs of health care and the complications of the coronavirus, our state needs a leader we can trust to understand the issues and make reasonable and intelligent decisions. Someone who can work both sides of the aisle and bring people of all walks of life together. That one person is Dr. Ron Stollings.
I had the opportunity and honor to know Sen. Ron Stollings over the past 20 years, beginning when he was a member of the Higher Education Policy Commission. Since that time, our relationship has grown both professionally and socially. I developed the utmost admiration for Ron as I began to know his life history and his dedication to make West Virginia a better place to live.
He was raised by a single mother. She died of cancer when he was 17 years old. Through the support of his community, he went on to graduate from WVU, Marshall Medical School and completed the residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Ron returned to his little community to care for the people who embraced him as a teenager. He has served as a primary care doctor for 34 years and as a state senator for 13 years. That should tell you about the character of an individual.
Ron has served his community, his state, his profession and many other organizations throughout his life and wants to use his knowledge and experiences to serve the citizens of our great state. In my estimation, Dr. Ron Stollings is the clear choice the governor of West Virginia. Please go to “Stollings for West Virginia” and give Ron your consideration in the Primary Election.
Sen. Roman W. Prezioso Jr.
Senate Minority Leader
Fairmont
Local libraries take patron safety seriously
During this time of sheltering from the coronavirus, I began using the WV Digital Library feature, which offers thousands of books online. I am an avid reader, and this was a great alternative way to check out books while the libraries were closed.
Recently, I contacted my local Cheat Lake Library about a book I wanted after I saw an online notice that my branch would be open for some services. I requested a book, and within a few days, I was able to pick it up from the library. It was left in a bag outside the library door, and there was a notice with it stating the book had been “quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Library Association.”
I was impressed with the concern for patrons’ safety. Our local libraries are a treasure and I will continue to support them by voting for the levy to help fund them.
Beverly Martin
Morgantown
