Local candidates file latest financial statement

PARKERSBURG - Wood County sheriff's candidate Jeff Sandy appears to be the biggest spender in the election to date, with expenses totaling $22,835.

The first pre-General Election candidate financial reports were due Sept. 22 and covered the reporting period from the time of the last report, which was due May 30. Candidates not receiving and, or spending more than $500 during the reporting period or having no outstanding loans and, or bills could file a waiver. The next pre-General Election financial reports are due Oct. 24. Candidates running for an office that covers only Wood County file in County Clerk Jamie Six's office. Legislative candidates and other candidates running for an office that encompasses more than one county file their financial statements in the West Virginia Secretary of State's office.

According to reports filed in Six's office, Sandy reported recent contributions from Ron Stoops, $200; James Stealey, $100; Clark Reese, $100; D. Kendall Passmon, $50; Art Van Dorn, $50; Ed Beary, $25; John Garrison, $200; Dr. James Johnson, $100; Thomas Rhine, $50; Charles Little, $500.

Sandy's opponent, incumbent Sheriff Ken Merritt reported contributions to date of $3,780 and expenses of $3,334. Merritt listed recent contributions from Donna Carder, $100; Helen and Robert Tranquill, $100; Mike Jackson, $50; Bill Forbes, $50; Forest and Louise Smith, $100; Helen Reynolds, $100; Bill Turner, $100; Paul Rogers, $50; Leos and Judith D. Pauley, $300; Ray Boggts, $500; Jack Stewart, $1,000.

Prosecutor candidate Michele Rusen listed contributions to date totaling $14,511, with expenses to date of $11,094. Recent contributions included Carolyn Mitchell, $10; Cindy Auvil, $40; Jim Auvil, $40; Stephen Collins, $40; Rhonda Cain, $20; Randy Jenkins, $30; Chuck Bailey, $30; Linda and Van Angelo, $200; Jean Grapes, $100; Dave Grapes, $100; Julia Robinson, $50; Delores Gessel, $20; Debbie Gessel, $20; Dominque Dye, $30; Mary Long, $45; Carla Wilson, $20; Rozann Wilcox, $95; Rozann Wilcox, $18; Sarah Crouch, $75; Julius Jay Stern, $1,000; Rudolph Cline, $100; Sheila and Jack Hunley, $50; Lucille Morales, $20; Penny Smith, $20; Patricia Durst, $20; Rene Imler, $20; David Shelene, $40; L.R. Auvil, $200; Sharon Bopp, $20; Karen Campbell, $40; Kevin Kaufman, $20; Rhonda McNamara, $20; Jamie Metz, $20; Jeff Lewis, $20; Darlene Kiger, $20; Joe Kiger, $20; Teresa Rice, $20; David Rice, $20; Peggy Jenkins, $20; Marcie Ankrom, $20; Lisa Gill, $40; Mary Lee Armentrout, $20; Steve George, $40; Rhonda Cain, $20; Rebecca Farnsworth, $20; Judy Bonser, $20; Barbara Mackie, $20; Pam Addis, $20; Dennis Kennedy, $20; Jocie Kennedy, $20; Cindy Auvil, $40; Jorry Auvil, $40; Kena Weaver, $50; Mary Stephens, $50; Dina Braniff, $120; Dale Proffit, $20; Stephen Collis, $20; Dottie Dalton, $20; Guy Greynolds, $20; Brianna Huber, $20; Robert Huger, $20; Judy McHale, $20; David Daniel, $20; Cindy Coleman, $40; Brenda Brum, $20; George McNemar, $20; Wilma Starcher, $20.

Prosecutor candidate Jason Wharton reported contributions to date of $16,792, with expenses of $11,670. Recent contributions listed were Hayden and Susan Lancaster, $100; George Kellenberger, $50; John and Wendy Ralster, $200; Joe and Barbara Astorg, $500; Mid-Ohio Valley Politicial Action Committee, $1,000; Henry and Judith Oldaker, $500.

Assessor candidate Jimmy Colombo listed $14,395 to date in contributions, and expenses to date of $12,443. Recent contributions were listed from Richard Adams, $250; Asunta Damron, $25; Sister Rita Marie VonBerg, $25; Anthony Fragle, $200; James P. Colombo, $100; Dan Marshall, $250; Dr. David and Margaret Gnegy, $100; Joan Joans, $100; Jack Murry, $200; Bob and Linda Brownfield, $100; Joseph Brown, $100; Ira Atkinson, $100; Bill and Martha Bennett, $200; Ron Roberts, $100; Sharon Sharton, $100; Georginnia Atkinson, $100; Armanda Colombo, $100; Luk and Pearl McPherson, $100; Bill and Katherine Parris, $200; F. David Shelen, $25; Larry and Bev Hatman, $25; Kenda Weaver, $35; Dale and Judith Lowther, $200; Patricia Miller, $50; Robert Astorg, $500; Bob and Rebecca Bennett, $500; Clyde and Louisa Brewer, $100; Gene and Frances Stuckey, $25; James Ball, $50; Judy Ball, $50; John L. Thomas, $100; Ross and Madge Mellinger, $50; Dr. Stephen and Susan Stanley, $100; Jay Jones, $100; Tony Vitti, $50.

Assessor candidate Rich Shaffer reported total contributions to date of $9,581, and expenses of $7,626. Recent contributions reported were Destiny Ryan, $25; Judith Langkamer, $100; Ann Bennett, $20; Fred Fenton, $12; Fred Redpath, $10; Ehren Clovis, $150; Sharlene G. Vreeland, $200; Gregory and Kathy Chapman, $200; Robert B. and Christine K. Cooling, $100; James McCutcheon, $500; C. Michael Bee, $1,000; Antoinette Bee, $1,000; Rick Modesitt, $250; J.C. and Merle Shaffer, $500.

Incumbent Wood County Commissioner Bob Tebay reported to date contributions totaling $4,185 and expenses to date of $2,791. He reported no recent contributions.

Wood County Commission candidate Wayne Dunn reported contributions to date totaling $7,327 and expenses of $18,564. Recent contributions listed were G.W. Lowther, $25; D.C. Lowther, $200; Polly Rempel, $25; Fay Watson, $25; Bill Ambrose, $20; Kenda Weaver, $30; Jim Statler, $20; Lowe Parker, $40; Morey Triplett, $40; Patty Summer, $30; Harry Amsburg, $30; Rick Dnnn, $30; Don Griffith, $40; Joe Farra, $20; Bill Scagg, $50; Larry Matheny, $200; Bill and Kathryn Parrish, $200; Dean Parsons, $30; Brenda Brum, $25; Delores Townsend, $20; J. William Stumbo, $500; Charles Meyers, $20; Stephanei and Brian Stanley, $50; Jason and Michelle Bowling, $100; Walt Auvil, $100; Phil Smith, $10; Dave Shelene, $30; D.C. Lowther, $30, loans from candidate, $19,000.

Magistrate candidate Steven Anthony reported total contributions of $525 to date, with expenditures of $500. Recent contributions listed: Charlotte Williams, $20; Don and Peg Griffith, $20; Dale Mealey, $20; Rick Modesitt, $35; Jim and Doris Anthony, $100; Neal and Barbara Swisher, $10; Harry Reeder, $25; Mike Taylor, $20; Virginia Monroe, $20; May Harlow, $25; Beth Riel, $200; Jean Mealey, $30.

Magistrate candidate Emily Bradley, an incumbent, reported contributions totalling $649 and expenses to date of $1,489. Recent contributions included J.C. Powell, $249 and $400 from the candidate.

Magistrate candidate Donna Jackson, an incumbent, reported year-to-date contributions of $1,300 and expesnes of $612 with recent contributions from: the candidate of $47.70 and Vickey L. Romine, $100.

Magistrate candidate Joe Kuhl reported contributions of $935 and expenses of $826. Recent contributions were listed from Russ Balderson, $100; Carey Kuhl, $175; Bobbie Kuhl, $160; Sharon Kuhl, $250; Donnja Kuhl, $250.

Brenda Marshall, an incument magistrate running for re-election listed $1,525 in contrtibutions to date and expenses of $1,505. Recent contributions were reporeted from: Bernard Potter, $50; Regina Law, $29.87 and the candidate, $346.64.

Incumbent magistrate Joyce Purkey reported contributions to her campaign for re-election totaling $1,427 to date, and expenditures of $1,869. Recent contributions were: Patricia May, $200; Calvin Daniels, $100; Jacqueline Purkey, $100; Dale Lowther, $50; Powell and Majestro, $249; Robert and Betsy Reger, $100.

Magistrate candidte Jeff Williams reported a total of $1,490 in contributions and $269 in expenditures to date. Recent contributions were reported from Don Doughery, $100.