Barnstable County: 2008 Archives

Congratulations to Anastasia Walsh Perrino for winning the race to be Barnstable County Register of Probate. She ran a superb campaign in the primary against an excellent opponent (Priscilla Young) and in the final as well, defeating an experienced retiring Democratic state representative seeking a rocking chair close to home. She has the distinction of being the only Republican elected statewide running for the first time.

Thanks to those Republican candidates who put themselves on the line and worked hard to provide responsible and sensible service to government. Massachusetts contines to be among the nation's leading one-party states and its citizens continued to administer that self-inflicted wound again this year.

That Massachusetts may have to endure Senator Kerry for another six years is a thought almost as appalling as the prospect of him becoming U.S. Secretary of State (rumored that he is lobbying for it). Underfunded throughout, Jeff Beatty did a great job but just wasn't able to get his message out as broadly as necessary.

Don Howell also made a valiant effort to capture the representative seat for the Fourth Barnstable District, but, like Beatty, the funding advantage his opponent had from PACS and unions and the Democratic power brokers on Beacon Hill was too much.

Ric Barros and Brad Crowell would have brought expertise, competence and experience to the Barnstable County Commission. The contests were close, but the "extra" Democratic votes that came out this year made them fall short.

We salute you all.

In Chatham the Republican Town Committee volunteers staffed the polls throughout the day and we thank them for their efforts.

Also, during the last two to three months of the campaign, the Republican Town Committee, in addtion to running this website, placed ads in the local weekly the Cape Cod Chronicle. Of particular interest was the reaction of some Obama supporters, who denounced the factually correct information about the danger Obama represtented to America, replying with hysterical venom denying the truth without refuting the facts. The editor of the paper did the same, though with a more even tone. That Obama and Bill Ayers worked together for seven years (through 2002) funding communist Alinsky-type and Jeremiah Wright hate programs aimed at brainwashing schoolchildren were dismissed as ancient history. That Obama sat listening to Jeremiah Wright for 20 years, 1000 Sundays, spew his hatred of Jews, hatred of whites and hatred of America -- and gave him tens of thousands of dollars personally and through foundations he chaired -- isn't something to cause some people to wonder whether he agreed with Wright? What better way to seek information about what kind of America Obama wants to transform America into than looking at what he's done and who he did it with?

Many in Chatham and elsewhere who supported Obama "because it was the right thing to do to elect a black president" without being able to easily find out who he really is are in for a rude awakening. Obama made it difficult for them since he kept so much of his life hidden. And the media, including media in Massachusets, participated in concealing the facts when they could and airbrushing disclosures when they couldn't.

Vote for our fine Republican candidates.
God Bless America.
We are pround to be Americans.

McCain/Palin for President/Vice President
Jeff Beatty for U.S. Senate
Be sure to blank the vote for Congress or write in an opponent to the Democrat incumbent Delahunt, the self-described "close friend" of the Venezuela enemy of America Hugo Chavez. Delahunt is in our Hall of Shame for expressing delight at a congressional hearing that an intelligence professional had been forced to testify so al Qaeda could see what he looked like.
Don Howell for State Representative in the Fourth Barnstable District
Anastasia Walsh Perrino for Barnstable Registrar of Probate, running against a retiring Democratic legislator looking for a political job closer to home.
For Barnstable County Commission, vote Barros and Crowell into the two open slots.

Meet and support our candidates from McCain/Palin to Jeff Beatty for Senate, Don Howell for State Rep and our candidates for Barnstable County offices Anastasia Walsh Perrino (Register of Probate) and Ric Barros and Brad Crowell for two open seats on the County Commission.

It should be an exciting time. Forget how oxygen-deficient blue Massachusetts is; get out there and show there are people supporting sane government who still believe in the greatness that is America. We don't apologize to the world for America as Obama did in Berlin.

Websites for McCain/Palin, Beatty and Howell can be accessed through our website on the far right column.

If you want bumper stickers (without the glue) for your windows or car back window ledge, click here for our free McCain/Palin and Jeff Beatty "stickers."

The Lower Cape Republican headquarters is open and already booming with activity, thanks to the Orleans Republican Town Committee's leadership under Jim Trainor. Chatham is already on board helping to staff the headquarters. All volunteers (teenagers to seniors) are welcome. McCain/Palin campaign signs and stickers are in great demand from those stopping by and calling. All Republican candidates are being supported.

Here's the information:

The HQ is near the Hearth & Kettle in Skaket Mall, Orleans.
Initial hours 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Hours will be expanded as volunteers sign up.
HQ PHONE 508 240 0115
Call to volunteer to post signs, deliver signs, make phone calls at HQ or from home and to mail material out.

Sarah Palin's sensational debate win over Senator Joe Biden has provided even more energy for the campaign. Let's all pitch in to push our candidates over the top. Even Massachusetts can be in the McCain/Palin victory column.

Republican Jeff Beatty can unseat Senator John Kerry with our help. Kerry fatigue is deep and wide and Jeff is an outstanding candidate. Click on the link in the right column to visit his campaign site.

Don Howell of Harwich has an excellent chance to unseat first time state rep Ms. Sarah Peake from Provincetown. He has a great record in serving Harwich and voters of the Lower Cape. He's raised a family on Cape Cod and been a small businessman for years. He knows what ordinary families are going through. He has earned the trust of people. Visit his website by clicking his link in the right column.

Anastasia Walsh Perrino is a strong candidate for Barnstable Register of Probate running against a retiring Democratic state representative with no experience whatsoever in the intricacies of probate. Perrino, on the other hand, has spent years as a private attorney and on the staff of the probate registry learning what it takes to serve the people of Barnstable. Check out her website.

Ric Barros and Brad Crowell are outstanding candidates for the Barnstable County Commission. There are two openings and both can be elected and deserve your vote.

In Chatham bumper stickers, yard signs and display signs are now available.
They can be had by contacting these two folks who are coordinating distribution for the Chatham Republican Town Committee:

Phil DuPont phil@dupont-associates.com 508 945 0687

Sandra Curtiss sandracape@comcast.net 508 432 7741

Those in Chatham who want to to volunteer time in Chatham or at the Lower Cape HQ in Orleans should call Republican Town Committee chairman Walter Bilowz 508 776 5694 or email him at waldad@aol.com.

For those who would like "bumper stickers" without sticky stuff to put in the back window of your car in your window, you can download them from our website for McCain/Palin and Jeff Beatty by clicking here and following the directions.

For more information, email Republican@chathamrepublicans.com or use the link in the right column.

Don Howell, our Republican candidate for State Representative from the Massachusetts Fourth Barnstable District on Cape Cod, is debating his Democratic opponent Ms.Sarah Peake of Provincetown at the Nauset Regional Middle School in Orleans, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. tonight. Don invites his supporters and all undecideds to attend. .

Don has released his first ad of this campaign.

Sunday's Republican Roundup at Chatham's Wayside Inn was a resounding success. It drew the largest gathering in years. The enthusiastic crowd cheered repeatedly as McCain Palin spokeman Plymouth County Sherrif Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. spoke of John McCain's courage and service to his country and the electrifying effect of Sarah Palin's address to the Republican National Convention. He concluded by movingly detailing the injuries suffered by McCain during his five plus years in a Vietnam prison, noting that today not only can't McCain use a computer keyboard but he cannot lift his arm to salute the country and flag that he loves. "I'd rather have as president someone who wants to but can't salute his country's flag than somebody who can't be bothered to do so."

A dedicated volunteer from Truro spoke for Jeff Beatty, who sent his regrets because he was campaigning in Western Massachusetts. His report was of excellent crowds and repeated expressions from Democrats as well as independents that Kerry is just out of touch and doesn't relate to them. Beatty, who cannot match Kerry's huge advertising budget, is seeking multiple debates with Kerry, but Kerry so far has only agreed to one, clearly fearing head-on encounters with Beatty. People are mobilizing and alerady 4,000 are working to help Jeff Beatty defeat John Kerry.

Don Howell reported that he is getting an excellent reception in his contest for state representative as he has toured the Fourth Barnstable District. The most compelling issue on Cape Cod is homeowners' insurance, something his Democratic opponent has not lifted a finger about during her two years on Beacon Hill, preferring instead to focus on her favorite special interest rather than the major concern of her constituents.

Anastasia Walsh Perrino, a lawyer with experience in private practice as well as service in the Barnstable Registry of Probate, thanked those assembled for their support in her primary victory, then asked all to continue to work with her as she now faces a long-time Democratic state representative who many believe is seeking to "retire" to the Registry of Probate for more pension benefits and and a shorter commute to work. His "speciality" in the legislature was tourism, certainly not something to equip him to deal with the sensitive problems of families that come before the Registry.

Rounding out the program were the two excellent Republican candidates for County Commissioner, Since there are two open seats, both can be elected. Ric Barros of Barnstable has covered the country from one end to the other, just recently being in Falmouth where he grew up on his family's cranberry bogs. His dynamic presentation brought out frequent applause.

Brad Crowell's familiy has been on Cape Cod for generations. He therefore is confident that his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be living on Cape Cod long after his public service is over. He wants them to have the same wonderful Cape Cod that we enjoy. As chairman of the Cape Cod Commission he compiled a sensitive environmental record that earned praise from all parties. He closed by noting that some folks say he's "cheap." Well, he says, I am and I will take that attitude into the office serving the people of Barnstable County.

A special tribute was given to Mary LeClair, retiring after 30 years of service to Barnstable County, most recently as vice-chair of the Barnstable County Commission. Notable guests were chairmen of the several Repubican town committees of the Lower Cape and former state representative Shirley Gomes.

The event was sponsored by the Lower Cape Republican Council under the able leadership of Don Howell, now the Republican candidate for state representative for the Fourth Barnstable District.

It was announced that an area campaign office will be opening shortly at Skaket Corner in Orleans in the closed bank building by the Hearth & Kettle.

McCain Palin signs are in great demand and shipment from printers has been delayed, but quantities are expected to arrive this week in Chatham and other towns.

Thiose attending left with a reinforced determination to help elect these capable, dedicated Republicans to office.

Everyone is invited to the Chatham Wayside Inn this Sunday afternoon, September 21, from 3 to 5, to hear and speak to representatives of John McCain and Sarah Palin and the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, state representative and Barnstable county offices. Click here for details.

Food, music, campaign stuff, a fun time for all.

Tickets may be purchased at the door. $30 to support the Republican campaign.

Don Howell has received the endorsement of the political arm of the National Federation of Small Business (Massachusetts).

Howell, the Republican candidate for state representative in Massachusetts' Fourth Barnstable District, is seeking to unseat first-termer Democrat Sarah Peake of Provincetown, who has a poor business-friendly record. Check out the details.

Congratulations to Don for a well-deserved endorsement. He has run a small business for years and knows what it's like and knows the needs and concerns of familes.

You can volunteer to help Don or make a contribution by clicking on the link to his website on the right of this page.

Everyone is invited to the Chatham Wayside Inn this Sunday afternoon, September 21, from 3 to 5, to hear and speak to representatives of John McCain and Sarah Palin and to the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate against John Kerry, Harwich's own Jeff Beatty.

Also attending will be Don Howell of Harwich, who is seeking to unseat Democrat Sarah Peake of Provincetown as State Representative from the Fourth Barnstable District.

Rounding out the field of candidates will be Brad Crowell and Ric Barros, who are contending for two seats on the Barnstable County Commission, and the Republican candidate for Register of Probate Anastasia Walsh Perrino who will be facing off against a retiring Democratic State Representative.

Bumper stickers, photos and buttons will be available. There will be food, music, a cash bar and a silent auction and a fun time for all.

We believe John McCain and Sarah Palin, both fearless fighters against corruption and special interests, are best able to clean up Congress, where both Biden and Obama, unfortunately, have been part of the problem. John McCain hates war, but knows that a strong defense is essential to keep us safe in these dangerous times of Russian adventurism and Islamic terror. Obama says he will slash our defense capabilities.

Jeff Beatty has a real chance to knock off John Kerry this November. Kerry's undistinguished 24 years in Washington have resulted in Kerry fatigue in Massachusetts. Jeff can't match Kerry's enormous wealth, but in courage, real experience, dedication and accomplishment -- and determination to fight for the people of Massachusetts, this former Army Delta Force Officer, former FBI agent,former CIA Counter-Terrorism Officer and small business owner comes out way ahead.

Don Howell has proven his worth serving his town of Harwich. Now he's ready to restore a sane voice for the people of the Fourth Barnstable District – one not beholden to any special interest -- to the State House.

Our county needs experienced, capable people who will value every taxpayer's dollar. Come hear why the Republican candidates for the county commission and the Office of Register of Probate are the ones on your side.

The Lower Cape Republican Roundup event is sponsored by the Lower Cape Republican Council (Don Howell, Chairman). Anyone may attend, but a special welcome will be out for voters in Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet. Tickets are $30 each and can be obtained by calling Pat Klammer at 508-432-2963, Diane Bronsdon at 508-945-9218/945-3733 or Don Howell at 508-430-1672 or from a member of any of the Republican town committees or Howell headquarters at 14 Haskell Lane, Harwich.

COMMITTEE TO ELECT
ANASTASIA WELSH PERRINO, REGISTER OF PROBATE
P. O. Box 275
South Dennis, MA 02660
www.electanastasia.com ~ 508~776~2684
Direct Email: electanastasia@comcast.net

September 18, 2008


Dear Friends:

Let me first say thank you.

Thank you to the nearly 9,000 people who came out and voted in the Republican primary. I am humbled to have received the support of 60% of those people – and I am appreciative of the support I hope to receive from the 40% who voted for my opponent, Priscilla Young. Priscilla worked hard in her campaign. She was a tough opponent. I thank Priscilla for joining me Wednesday morning to unite us in an effort to keep the Barnstable Probate and Family Court Office in the hands of a professional. This gesture demonstrates tremendous courage on her part.

Thank you to the many people who have helped me over the past several months. Again, it is an unbelievably humbling experience to see my friends and family rally around me and work so hard to win this primary. We know it will take even more to win in November and I am so grateful to have such wonderful supporters who are already preparing for the next phase of this campaign.

Thank you to the individuals who had the courage of their convictions to stand with me in the primary – Michael O’Keefe, Mary LeClair, Scott Nickerson, Jack Meade, Tom George and Shirley Gomes. Each of these people put their reputations on the line to support me and I am eternally grateful for their confidence.

Now I say welcome to the sprint! My friends, we have a 48 day sprint to the November election. I have already begun the next phase of my campaign. This next phase is against Eric Turkington, a Democrat, who is an attorney and a twenty year State Representative from Falmouth. His campaign is well funded as he has transfered funds from his campaign account as a State Representative to his campaign account for Register of Probate. With hard work, continued fund raising and our winning message, I am confident that we can win.

It was so rewarding to hear repeatedly from people across Cape Cod who believe in my message. They are supporting me because they understand that I am a professional, not a politician. They are telling their friends about me because I have the right blend of experience – and that is most important to them. I will continue to talk to people across this county and tell them that if they want a Register who will work smarter and ensure a more user-friendly court, but is also a fiscal conservative – they only have one choice this November.

Thanks again. If you want to help now that the primary is over, please volunteer through my website. www.electanastasia.com

Sincerely,

Anastasia Welsh Perrino

Date: September 17, 2008
Time: 7-9 am
Location: Hyannis Golf Club Route 132 Hyannis Mass.

Please join the Cape Cod Republican County Club and officially open the election season with the "Election Kick Off" Breakfast on September 17, 2008, from 7-9 a.m, at the Hyannis Golf Club, Route 132, Hyannis Mass. Let'S get a huge crowd to support this year's GREAT Republican Candidates and hear what they have to say -- including Jeff Beatty for U.S. Senate at the top of the Massachusetts State ticket.

Cost is $15.00 per person for the speakers and breakfast. To RSVP contact Dave Dunford~~@ d.dunford@attnet or 508-247-9635 or Renee Sherwood~~774-994-1777~~ rmsherwood@comcast.net
or Frank Pannorfi ~~ 508-888-8517~~frankpannorfi@aol.com

Everyone is invited to the Chatham Wayside Inn Sunday afternoon, September 21, from 3 to 5, to hear and speak to representatives of John McCain and Sarah Palin and to the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate against John Kerry, Harwich's own Jeff Beatty.

Also attending will be Don Howell of Harwich, who is seeking to unseat Democrat Sarah Peake of Provincetown as State Representative from the Fourth Barnstable District.

Rounding out the field of candidates will be Brad Crowell and Ric Barros, who are contending for two seats on the Barnstable County Commission, and the Republican candidate for Register of Probate, who will be chosen in the September 16th primary, either Priscilla Young or Anastasia Walsh Perrino.

Bumper stickers, photos and buttons will be available. There will be food, music, a cash bar and a silent auction and a fun time for all.

We believe John McCain and Sarah Palin, both fearless fighters against corruption and special interests, are best able to clean up Congress, where both Biden and Obama, unfortunately, have been part of the problem. John McCain hates war, but knows that a strong defense is essential to keep us safe in these dangerous times of Russian adventurism and Islamic terror. Obama says he will slash our defense capabilities.

Jeff Beatty has a real chance to knock off John Kerry this November. Kerry's undistinguished 24 years in Washington have resulted in Kerry fatigue in Massachusetts. Jeff can't match Kerry's enormous wealth, but in courage, real experience, dedication and accomplishment -- and determination to fight for the people of Massachusetts, this former Army Delta Force Officer, former FBI agent,former CIA Counter-Terrorism Officer and small business owner comes out way ahead.

Don Howell has proven his worth serving his town of Harwich. Now he's ready to restore a sane voice for the people of the Fourth Barnstable District – one not beholden to any special interest -- to the State House.

Our county needs experienced, capable people who will value every taxpayer's dollar. Come hear why the Republican candidates for the county commission and the Office of Register of Probate are the ones on your side.

The Lower Cape Republican Roundup event is sponsored by the Lower Cape Republican Council (Don Howell, Chairman). Anyone may attend, but a special welcome will be out for voters in Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet. Tickets are $30 each and can be obtained by calling Pat Klammer at 508-432-2963, Diane Bronsdon at 508-945-9218/945-3733 or Don Howell at 508-430-1672 or from a member of any of the Republican town committees or Howell headquarters at 14 Haskell Lane, Harwich.

Monday, September 8
Chatham Republican Town Committee meets Monday, September 8th (and every second Monday of the month) at the Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633. We welcome and urge to attend anyone who wants to help elect John McCain and Sarah Palin as President and Vice President and Jeff Beatty as U.S. Senator. For additional information, contact Chairman Walter Bilowz waldad@aol.com or Republican@ChathamRepublicans.com. But just come..

See the Events page for a map showing the location of the Chatham Community Center.

There is a contested primary election for the Republican nomination for Barnstable Couny Register of Probate on Tuesday, September 16th between Priscilla Young and Anastasia Walsh Perrino. Be sure to vote.

Republicans in Barnstable County have a spirited contest underway for Register of Probate. Two excellent candidates will be facing off on Primary Election Day, September 16th. Priscilla Young and Anastasia Walsh Perrino both are well-qualified for the job and have experience at the Registry. This is an important post and worth your time to check out their websites and to meet them, should they come your way.

www.electprisciallayoung.com

www.electanastasia.com