http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward Paid for by Friends of Kim Ward Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:35:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Let me begin by saying I'm in favor of public ratification of hires at WCCC. What I'm not in favor of is using WCCC as a venue for patronage.  Because the perceived political influence at WCCC is caused by the replacement of four board members who disagreed with my colleagues on the hiring practices, it makes ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/07/29/wccc-plan-for-removing-political-influence/ Ward seeks revamp of    WCCC Board TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, July 29, 2008  - Westmoreland County Commissioner Kim Ward on Monday said a revamped community college board of trustees would eliminate political concerns jeopardizing the school's accreditation. Her plan, announced yesterday, calls for creating a 15-member board that has only one direct tie to government ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/07/29/495/ In the Trib article today, July 15, the reporter stated that I, along with my colleagues, have denied trying to put political influence on WCCC and that we would meet with Middle State Commission on Higher Education to make that case. He cast an awfully wide net when he included me ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/07/15/wccc-whatever-it-takes/ The streets in Latrobe were packed with folks watching the parade, and it was a big parade!                                             And the the Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes....      ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/07/13/photos-from-the-4th-of-july/ The ribbon cutting for the Westmoreland Heritage Trail was held on Saturday, June 21. The beginning of the trail is located off of the parking lot of the Slickville Fire Company, and on Saturday, that lot was full of people who came to be part of the kick off. The trail is ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/06/28/westmoreland-heritage-trail-ribbon-cutting/ On Friday, June 19, I was invited to to attend the Smoke Free day at Idlewild. There were approximately 200 volunteers manning tables and spreading the word about the dangers of tobacco use.  Of all of the numerous community service activities the 4H takes part in, trying to stop young people from smoking is probably the ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/06/24/smoke-free-day-at-idlewild/ Last evening, June 20, I was invited to participate in the ribbon cutting for the baseball field at Cool Valley Playground in Hempfield Township. Rick Repasky contacted me last year about what they were trying to do, and Hempfield Township officials and the Community Foundation immediately "went to bat" on ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/06/21/cool-valley-baseball-field-ribbon-cutting/ On Saturday I attended the "Duck Races" and picnic sponsored by the Manor Lions Club. It rained and rained and rained, but it was still a very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon.  The club supports the local food banks and other community causes through their numerous projects and fundraisers every year. The Manor ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/06/18/manor-lions-club/ Congressman Tim Murphy is taking a lead role in fixing the energy emergency. Click the link below and sign his petition to stop the energy madness by forcing House Leadership to lower gas prices and expand America's oil supply. Click here. http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/06/12/stop-the-energy-madness/ After much planning and work the ribbon cutting for Westmoreland County's Peach Plaza Skate Park was held on Saturday, June 7. It was a beautiful day and the event was well attended by skate enthusiasts, committee members, park employees, scouts and the Peach family. What a wonderful gift Mr. Peach gave in ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/kimward/2008/06/09/peach-park-ribbon-cutting/