Obama's Western PA Events Announced

[JPZenger]

http://blog.pennlive.com/pennsyltucky/2008/03/barack_obama_road_trip_details.html

In addition to the following Western PA. events, there are unconfirmed reports Obama will do a rally in State College on Sunday. He would then probably be in southcentral PA Monday (Harrisburg??) and eastern PA Tuesday and Wednesday - in Allentown and Philadelphia, I'm guessing.

"The tour kicks off Friday morning with events in Pittsburgh and Greensburg. The above blog will post additional updates as more details come available.

Rally at the Soldiers and Sailors Military Museum and Memorial
4141 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Doors Open: 9:00 AM
Program Begins: 11:00 AM

Town hall meeting
Hempfield Area High School Gymnasium
4345 Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
Doors Open: 3:30 PM
Program Begins: 5:30 PM

Both events are free and open to the public, but require tickets. Keep reading for ticket info.

Pittsburgh tickets are available at Obama's Pittsburgh headquarters:
208 North Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Tickets will be available noon to 9 p.m. on Wednesday March 26th and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday March 27th

Greensburg tickets are available at Obama's Greensburg office:
132 S. Penn. Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15670

Tickets will be available 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday March 26th and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday March 27th"

[JPZenger]

1. Obama Campaign Announces PA Leadership Team

The Obama Campaign has announced the members of their PA Leadership Team that will help oversee his campaign efforts:

"Eileen Connelly - Executive Director, SEIU PA State Council; Change to Win State Coordinator

Kathi Cozzone - Chester County Commissioner

Congressman Chaka Fattah - U.S. Representative (PA-02)

Pat Gillespie - Building Trades Council

Mayor Rick Gray - Lancaster Mayor

Franco Harris - Former Pittsburgh Steelers Star

Julian Harris - Student Leader, University of Pennsylvania
Michael Lamb - Pittsburgh City Comptroller

Cliff Levine - Pittsburgh Attorney

Chris Lewis - Former Secretary of the Commonwealth

Valerie McDonald Roberts - Former Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds

Mayor Thomas McMahon - Mayor of Reading

Senator Bob Mellow - Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader

Kate Michelman - Former President of NARAL

Congressman Patrick Murphy - U.S. Representative (PA-08)

John Meyerson -Director of Legislation & Political Action, United Food & Commercial Workers 1776; Change to Win State Coordinator

Corey D. O'Brien - Lackawanna County Commissioner

Representative Josh Shapiro - Deputy Speaker, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Jacquelyn Smalley - Business Leader

Representative Mike Sturla - Lancaster County State Representative

Former U.S. Senator Harris Wofford

Tobias Barrington Wolff - Chair, Obama Campaign National LGBT Policy Committee; Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania"

[blue neen]

2. We tried to get tickets today for the event at Hempfield High School.

They were gone in half an hour! :cry:

[spinbaby]

3. Same in Pittsburgh

All gone.

[Freedomofspeech]

4. I was working at the Greensburg office on Wednesday...

it was so exciting to see all of the people lined up for tickets. Sorry you couldn't get any today.
I am so excited about seeing Sen. Obama in person tomorrow!!

[yasmina27]

5. Does the Greensburg office have yard signs?

[youngdemocratguy]

6. I'm excited too

But what's up with the Norwin Democrat's web site? After reading a Norwin Star article that talks about excitement building as the primary nears http://www.yournorwin.com/norwinstar/article/excitement-builds-primary-nears I got excited and visited the site: http://www.norwindemocrats.com/ and was amazed that they are supporting Kerry/Edwards in 2004????? Also surprising is that their next meeting is in October 2004 ???? The site says "If you have suggestions to e-mail them. Here's a suggestion NDC...update the website so interested democrats like me will not be immediately turned off to getting involved with local politics.
The Westmoreland County Democrats website is a little better but I was disappointed that Obama's appearances in Westmoreland County are not mentioned on the calendar of upcoming events!!!

[Freedomofspeech]

8. The Westomoreland Co. Democrats are supporting Hillary...

I'm sure that is why there is no mention of Obama there.

[yasmina27]

9. Wow, are you from NH?

I've noticed too that the Norwin Dem website hasn't been updated.

Are you in North Huntingdon/Irwin? My kids go to Norwin.

[Freedomofspeech]

12. No, I'm from the tiny little town of Scottdale...

not far from you. I actually subbed for a year at Norwin Jr.High West library, many years ago!!

[yasmina27]

14. Cool!

I went to school there. You know now it's "Norwin Middle School", grades 7 & 8. They closed East (it's now Queen of Angels catholic school). Hillcrest Elementary is now Hillcrest Intermediate School for grades 5 & 6, which is where my daughter now attends.

Do you remember when Sixth Street School was a 7th grade only building? As a middle school teacher myself (and soon-to-be parent of one), I don't think 7th graders should have a separate building, they need their own planet! :evilgrin:

[youngdemocratguy]

13. No, I am from Pittsburgh

No, I'm from Pittsburgh, but am thinking of relocating to Westmoreland County. I'm sick of the Allegheny County taxes, and the final straw was the drink tax (can't drown my sorrows without being taxed). If you know about Westmoreland County, I'd love to hear any advice on good school districts, and places to live. I have been through Irwin a few times and thought it was a really cute "small town". I'm not too involved now politically, but would like to be. Been a fan of the democratic underground for years, and usually read just the PA Forum.

[yasmina27]

15. Happy to help!

I can only speak from experience living here, not any of the other areas of Westmoreland County.

I am born and bred in North Huntingdon. Did my stints living out of state, out of the country, and in Allegheny county. We moved here 6 years ago after this house came up for sale that I had always loved. I love being back "home". I am a Norwin grad, and believe that I got a terrific education. I'm also impressed with the education my daughters are getting. When we moved from Bethel Park, our older daughter was in Kindergarten. In Bethel, they were learning the letters of the alphabet and #'s 1-10. When she entered Norwin, she had weekly spelling words, and math addition and subtraction papers for homework. We had a LOT of catching up to do at home!

Our community is great - I agree that downtown Irwin is charming. Lots of Mom & Pop stores. If you move here, definitely go to Rosendahls if you need any appliances.

We successfully fought off WalMart, but have Target, Giant Eagle, Alsto's, with lots of other stores within reasonable driving distance. We're just over the border from Allegheny county, and a quick ride down Rte. 30 and the Parkway to downtown.

Come and join us - we need more Democrats around here! We're in the house with the Leg Lamp in the window by Norwin Towne Square. Stop by any time!

[Freedomofspeech]

7. They haven't come in yet...

only have small window signs. I will let you know when they come in.

[yasmina27]

10. Thanks!

Look forward to hearing from you.

[JPZenger]

11. Few signs - time to print your own

There are very few signs available in pa. It is time to print your own. Just google "Obama" and "signs" and you will find free downloads and images you can print onto T-shirts.