Want to see more of what it was like when Hillary Clinton spoke at Belpre High School on February 27, 2008. The Beavercreek Record’s event photos give you a more complete view of an event with photos of the central event plus it’s surroundings including what it was like before and after. With this event, a lot happened before Hillary even arrived. Please allow time for all the photos to load into your browser.

Event Photos of Hillary Clinton in Belpre

Belpre Welcomes Hillary Clinton
A hand-made banner welcomes Hillary Clinton to Belpre Ohio. A view of the crowd waiting for Hillary’s arrival. Photos © Craig Barhorst



Belpre High Schoolers Show Their Talent
Prior to Hillary’s arrival, the town had planned a show including patriotic songs on bells performed by high school students. Photos © Craig Barhorst



Belpre Mayor Acts as Master of Ceremonies
The Belpre Mayor, Mike Lorentz, acted as master of ceremonies for the pre show. A Belpre high school student talks about issues facing Ohio.Photos © Craig Barhorst



Local Guitarist Bobby Kirl Entertains
Local guitarist Bobby Kirl, from West Virginia, was brought in by the Belpre Chamber of Commerce to play and sing. The performance was up to the caliber of any of today’s top country performers. Photos © Craig Barhorst



Belpre High School Choir
The Belpre High School Choir sang songs with patriotic themes. Photos © Craig Barhorst



Miss West Virginia National Teenager 2008
Nearing the end of the pre show, Mayor Lorentz introduced Miss West Virginia National Teenager 2008, Brooke Myers, who addressed the crowd. Photos © Craig Barhorst



Governor Strickland Introduces Hillary to Belpre Voters
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland introduces Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to a crowd at the Belpre High School on February 27, 2008.Photo © Craig Barhorst



Hillary Takes the Stage
Hillary Clinton took the stage to cheers from the crowd. Clinton focused on her experience during the speech to supporters in Belpre, listed accomplishments and drew a contrast with those of her opponent.Photo © Craig Barhorst



Clinton Says She Has Plans to Deal With Problems
Hillary Clinton described some of her plans to deal with current problems including a mortgage freeze to deal with looming mortgage problems and bringing troops out of Iraq.Photo © Craig Barhorst



Clinton Signs Autographs, Shakes Hands of Supporters
Following the half hour speech, Hillary Clinton signed autographs, shook hands and posed for photos. Photo © Craig Barhorst

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See more of what it was like when Barack Obama spoke at the Nutter Center on February 25, 2008. The Beavercreek Record’s event photos are designed to give you a more complete view of an event with photos of the central event plus it’s surroundings including what it was like outside, waiting in line, before and after the event.

Event Photos of Barack Obama at the Nutter Center

Nutter Center Lots at Capacity for Obama
By 5:00 pm, an hour before the event, lots reached capacity at the Nutter Center. A view of Fairborn police directing traffic into the Nutter Center. A sign in front of the Nutter Center for the Obama event. Photos © Craig Barhorst



Line for Obama Event Stretched Around Nutter Center
The line to gain entry stretched from the front entrance around to the side entrance where the Berry Room is located. Another entry point was located on the other side of the Nutter Center. A supporter holds up a sign for Obama outside of the Nutter Center. Photos © Craig Barhorst



Obama Quotes and Music Preceed Obama’s Speech
Prior to Obama’s arrival, recordings of key quotes from Barack Obama are pumped through speakers while Obama’s logo displayed on screens throughout the Nutter Center. Jonele, a lifelong resident of Dayton, introduces Barack Obama. Photo © Craig Barhorst



Obama Takes the Stage to Cheers from Supporters
Obama takes the stage waving to supporters as they cheer his arrival. Photo © Craig Barhorst



Obama Delivers Message of Hope to Crowd
Obama delivers a speech centered on his campaign theme of “hope”. Photos © Craig Barhorst



Crowd of Over 11,000 Cheers Obama
The crowd, estimated at over 11,000 people, cheering Obama during his speech. Photo © Craig Barhorst



Obama on The Big Screen
Obama’s speech was displayed on the central big screen as well as all the TV screens located in the mezzanine. Another view of the event as seen from the far end of the Nutter Center.



Obama Wraps Up Speech With Personal Story About Hope
Near the end of his speech, Obama explained the reason for the campaign theme. He told the story about how his father left when he was 2 years old, leaving his mother and grandparents to raise him. Obama said, “They didn’t have fame or fortune… all they could give me was some love, an education and hope.” Photo © Craig Barhorst



Obama Meets Crowd Following Speech
A view of supporters crowding toward Obama for handshakes and autographs following the speech. A supporter holds up Obama’s book. Barack Obama circulating along the crowd line shaking hands, posing for pictures and signing autographs. Photo © Craig Barhorst

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In contrast to Barack Obama’s recent large gathering of over 11,000 at the Nutter Center, Hillary Clinton has chosen smaller venues in the final weeks of her Ohio campaign. Locally she held a rally Wayne High School in Huber Heights and at various other high schools in Ohio. Yesterday, she made one of her final campaign stops at the high school in Belpre, a small city of 7,000 located on the Ohio, West Virginia border. The mayor of the town, Mike Lorentz, said this is one of the biggest things to ever happen in the town’s history.

From here, Hillary Clinton will hold one more event in Ohio then spend some time in Texas and return to Ohio for a final tour across the state before the March 4 Primarys. Former President Bill Clinton will continue to campaign for Hillary in Ohio, his next stop at Stebbins High School in Riverside Thursday, February 28 at 9:00 pm.

Photos: Hillary Clinton Closes Ohio Campaign in Belpre

Governor Strickland Introduces Hillary to Belpre Voters
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland introduces Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to a crowd at the Belpre High School on February 27, 2008.Photo © Craig Barhorst



Clinton Focuses on Her Experience During Speech
Hillary Clinton focused on her experience during the speech to supporters in Belpre. Clinton listed accomplishments and drew a contrast with those of her opponent.Photo © Craig Barhorst



Clinton Addressing Crowd in Belpre High School Gymnasium
Hillary Clinton addressing a gymnasium full of supporters at the Belpre High School in Ohio.Photo © Craig Barhorst



Hillary’s Plans Include Mortgage Freeze, Troops Out of Iraq
Hillary Clinton described plans to institute a mortgage freeze to deal with looming mortgage problems and said that troops need to be brought out of Iraq.Photo © Craig Barhorst



Clinton Signs Autographs, Shakes Hands of Suporters
Following the half hour speech, Hillary Clinton signed autographs, shook hands and posed for photos. From here she has one more stop in Ohio then moves on to campaign in Texas up to the March 4th Primary.Photo © Craig Barhorst

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Photos: Obama Brings Message of Hope to Nutter Center

Democratic Presidential Front-Runner Barack Obama Addresses Crowd at Nutter Center
Democratic Presidential front-runner Barack Obama addressed a crowd at the Nutter Center at Wright State University on February 25, 2008. Photo © Craig Barhorst



Nutter Center Near Capacity for Obama Event
The Nutter Center on Wright State’s campus was at near capacity for the Obama campaign stop. An estimated 11,000 people turned out to hear Obama speak. Photo © Craig Barhorst



Obama Delivers Message of Hope
Obama’s speech centered on his campaign theme of “hope”. Near the end of his speech, Obama explained the reason for the campaign theme. He told the story about how his father left when he was 2 years old, leaving his mother and grandparents to raise him. Obama said, “They didn’t have fame or fortune… all they could give me was some love, an education and hope.” Photo © Craig Barhorst



Ohio Supporters Cheer Obama
Ohio supporters hold up signs and cheer Obama during the speech. Obama’s campaign signs read, “Keeping America’s Promise” which Obama tied into his theme of hope during his speech.
Photo © Craig Barhorst



A Full House Crowds the Nutter Center to Hear Obama
The Nutter Center can hold 12,000 people. All the seats were filled, supporters were on the floor in front of the stage and in bleachers behind the stage. At 5:00 pm, an hour before the event, the Nutter Center’s parking lots reached full capacity. Those attending the event were directed to other Wright State parking lots and shuttled by bus back to the Nutter Center. Photo © Craig Barhorst



Obama Shakes Hands, Poses for Pictures, Signs Autographs
Following the speech candidate Barack Obama circulated along the crowd line shaking hands, posing for pictures and signing autographs.Photo © Craig Barhorst

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Photos: Bill Clinton Visits Springfield for Hillary

Former President Bill Clinton Speaks at the Springfield YMCA
Former President Bill Clinton made the argument to vote for his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, in a speech delivered to a packed gymnasium at the Springfield YMCA Sunday night, February 24, 2008. Clinton was joined by Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland. Beavercreek Record Photo © Craig Barhorst



Clinton Told The Crowd That Hillary Has a Plan
Bill Clinton told the crowd that Hillary issued her Economic Blueprint just a few days ago in Ohio. He proceeded to outline some details including a freeze of all mortgages for 90 days to help deal with the mortgage crisis. Beavercreek Record Photo © Craig Barhorst



Clinton Shakes Hands and Signs Autographs
Following the speech the former President circulated among the crowd shaking hands, posing for pictures and autographing Hillary campaign signs. Beavercreek Record Photo © Craig Barhorst

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Event Photos from McCain’s Visit to Young’s Dairy

A Large Crowd Waits for Senator McCain Outside Young’s Dairy
Hundreds of people wait for Republican Presidential front-runner John McCain to arrive at Young’s Dairy in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The crowd filled the restaurant, huddled under the awning and stood in line in the bitter cold and falling snow. Photo © Craig Barhorst



The Arrival of the “Straight Talk Express”
Shortly after 12:30, McCain’s bus, the “Straight Talk Express”, pulled into the parking lot of Young’s to cheers from the crowd. Photo © Craig Barhorst



McCain Greets Well Wishers Outside Young’s Dairy
Upon arrival Senator McCain quickly made his way to the crowd and started shaking hands and saying hello. Photo © Craig Barhorst



McCain Shakes Hands As Snowflakes Fall
Senator McCain circulating through the crowd shaking hands. Photo © Craig Barhorst



Inside, McCain Addresses Crowd About Presidential Run and Veteran’s Health
Senator McCain addressed the crowd in the packed restaurant and talked about his presidential run, fiscal responsibility and his plans for improving veteran’s health care. McCain was joined by Steve Austria, former Ohio Senator Mike DeWine and John Husted among others. Photo © Craig Barhorst



McCain Waves Good-bye as the “Straight Talk Express” Heads to Dayton
Half an hour after arriving, McCain returned to the campaign trail with his next stop scheduled in Dayton. As his bus pulled out, he waved good-bye to well wishers from the window who responded in kind. Photo © Craig Barhorst

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Photo Feature: Republican Presidential front-runner Senator John McCain visited Young’s Jersey Dairy near Yellow Springs this afternoon. See large photos of McCain’s visit.

Photo Feature: John McCain Visits Young’s Dairy

Senator John McCain Greets a Large Crowd Outside Young’s Dairy in Yellow Springs, Ohio
Republican Presidential front-runner, Senator John McCain, shakes hands of those in the crowd shortly after arriving at Young’s Dairy at 12:30 pm. Photo © Craig Barhorst



McCain Addresses Crowd Inside on Topic of Veteran’s Assistance
Inside Young’s Dairy, Senator John McCain addressed a full house on the topic of Veteran’s health care assistance. McCain was joined by State Senator Steve Austria, former Ohio Senator Mike DeWine and John Husted. Photo © Craig Barhorst

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Governor Ted Strickland and First Lady Frances Strickland honored a Beavercreek couple and 24 others for their dedication to marriage and volunteerism at the 9th annual Joined Hearts in Giving celebration on Valentine’s Day at the governor’s residence in Columbus.

Alfred and Ruth Fields of Beavercreek received a certificate from the governor and first lady of Ohio. The Fields have been married for 53 years and have been a vital part of the Beavercreek Senior Center for more than 13 years. They volunteer as front desk staff and as escorts in the transportation department. Ruth helps out with special events, fundraisers and the ukulele group. Al is always willing to fill in at the last minute with the transportation program.

“These couples enrich their communities by generously volunteering their time and skills,” said Mrs. Strickland, the event’s host. “Their dedication to their families and their communities is an example for us all.”

Long-Married Beavercreek Couple Honored By Governor for Volunteerism
Alfred and Ruth Fields of Beavercreek holding their certificate pictured with Ohio Department of Aging Director Barbara E. Riley and Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland. Photo courtesy ODA

“Ohio is a better place because of the efforts of these great people,” added the governor. “Through the hours and hard work they volunteer, they embody all that makes this state exceptional.”

Joined Hearts in Giving honors Ohioans at least 60 years old who have been married 40 years or longer and who share a commitment to volunteerism.

“The devotion of these couples is truly heart-warming,” said Barbara E. Riley, director of the Ohio Department of Aging. “Their commitment to each other and their passion to help others is a model we can all take to heart.”

The 2008 Joined Hearts in Giving Celebration, hosted by the First Lady’s Office and the Ohio Department of Aging, was held Thursday, February 14, at the governor’s residence in Columbus. The governor, first lady and Ms. Riley honored the couples for their life long volunteer efforts and service to others.

The special volunteers range in age from 64 to 89 years, and one couple has been married 63 years. Below is a list of the coupled honored during the 2008 celebration.

Alfred and Ruth Fields of Beavercreek
Jack and Shirley Baer of Galion
Richard and Mardelle Barrell of Republic
Cliff and Joyce Biddinger of Findlay
Gerald and Jean Boldt of Parma
Jack and Rose Casto of Marietta
Glen and Susie Cole of Crestline
Philip and Louise Friedman of Oxford
Roland and Lenore Heine of Seven Hills
Ellis “Bud” and Joyce Helge of Upper Sandusky
Lester and Mary Ann Huth of Tiffin
Roy and Pat Ickes of Middletown
Alfred and Visitacion (Vi) James of Cleveland
Sidney and Mary Kelly of Waverly
Jim and Doris Leugers of Hamilton
Leroy “Lee” and Dorothy Marshall of Belmont
Cecil and Kathryn Maxwell of Cardington
Murle and Kaye McLaughlin of Lake Milton
David and Maria Miller of Westerville
Malcolm and Jerry Pennell of Lakeview
Norm and Kay Rex of Ada
Elmo and Mary Smalley of West Portsmouth
Robert and Betty Sorrell of Cincinnati
Mitch and Nancy Toto of Belmont
Waldemar and Lillian Wirtz of Cleveland

The Ohio Department of Aging accepts nominations for Joined Hearts in Giving year-round through its Web site: www.goldenbuckeye.com/joinedhearts.

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