CALHOUN'S SHERIFF RACE MOST CONTESTED

(01/29/2008)

Filing for political office in Calhoun generated little interest. Calhoun Clerk Richard Kirby issued the final list Monday, unless a midnight filer comes in the mail Tuesday. The most contested race will likely be between former Delegate and Sheriff, Bill Stemple who will be challenged by four-term sheriff Allen Parsons, both Democrats. Also running in the race is Democrat Eugene Stevens, a newcomer. Retired Calhoun Superintendent of Schools and long-time educator Ron Blankenship (Democrat) has filed for House of Delegates, and will be facing Gilmer resident Rick Frame and Clay resident David Walker, both democrats. Shelly Morris DeMarino (Democrat) has filed for prosecuting attorney, and has also been appointed by the Calhoun Commission to the unexpired term through 2008, created with the resignation of Matt Minney. DeMarino was a former prosecuting attorney in Gilmer and assistant prosecuting attorney in Harrison County. Newcomer Scottie "Chip" Westfall (Democrat) of Grantsville, a Calhoun schoolteacher, and incumbent Rick Sampson (Democrat) have filed for Calhoun Commission. Additionally, Lyle Kerby (Republican) of Grantsville is seeking a seat on the Commission. Newcomer Jim Lemon (Democrat) and incumbent Jason Nettles (Democrat) have filed for Assessor. Judy Wagoner Bell has filed for magistrate, opposing incumbents Teresa Robinson and Rick Postalwait, all Democrats. Current school board members Cynthia Dale and Joy Starcher filed for re-election, with former board member Ralph Cunningham entering the race for two seats.

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