Tony Barr

Support your community through the United Way campaign To the editor: Over the next several weeks, almost every member of our community will be asked to consider pledging a contribution to United Way for the 2006 Washington County campaign. We recognize that this is a personal decision for each of us. You may be motivated by the personal benefits you have seen from United Way over your lifetime. You may be motivated by a sincere, heartfelt desire to better the lives of others or you may appreciate the tax benefits.

Jefferson County Democrats to host candidates CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. - The Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee (JCDEC) will host a Spotlight On Our Candidates event on March 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Shepherdstown Fire Hall. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet national, state and local Democratic candidates in a casual, social atmosphere. A social hour will be held from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by dinner and remarks from 2008 Democratic candidates. Tickets costs $25 per person.

CHAMBERSBURG, PA. - Franklin County has rarely been fertile ground for Democrats seeking statewide offices, but Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell stopped in this Republican bastion Tuesday to tout his administration's record from the past 3 1/2 years, tailoring many of his statistics to the local audience. Rendell told the audience of more than 130 people - including a number of Republicans - at the Franklin Fire Co. for a breakfast hosted by the county Democratic Committee that opponents have claimed he cares primarily about Philadelphia, where he was once mayor.

Club meetings Tri-State Singles Saturday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m., Richardson's Restaurant, Dual Highway, Hagerstown. Call Bill, 301-797-5371. Hagerstown Business and Professional Women Monday, Aug. 4, networking at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., Always Ron's banquet room, 29 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. The group will present its scholarship recipients and be joined by candidates for the elected Washington Couny School Board. Guests are welcome. Dinner costs $14. Call Sandy Mills, 301-733-2530, ext. 103; 301-733-7590; or e-mail smill@kellerstonebraker.