I am writing in hopes to generate a lot of community support for an organization I feel has done a lot and asked for nothing in return. I am a recent recipient of the Mid-Ohio Valley Work Camp 2010. I had a group of young people, some from this area, some from Ohio and some from Tennessee, come to my house and paint, help me clean it up and get it so I am not embarrassed to admit where I live. These young people restored my faith in the youth of our country. But, while I am very much appreciative of their help, as a disabled Parkersburg citizen, there is very little I can do to physically help them.
I hope I can inspire the rest of the fine community of Parkersburg and surrounding areas to step up and support this fine group just as the Wood County Commission has, as Captain D’s has, as Ohio Valley University has and several other fine businesses have. They do not know I am doing this, but I believe with community support this effort can encompass even more of the community and help more people such as myself. I know I will make phone calls or whatever I can do to help them in anyway. The difference they made not only in my life but in my neighborhood has been tremendous-night before last, everybody down the street were out cleaning their houses and yards.
Let’s all work together to help this fine group to become bigger than it is now. I know firsthand how much of an impact they can have on a neighborhood. I could even provide some dramatic before-and-after photos to show the difference. Please help me to help them.
Marilee Lemon
Parkersburg
- reprinted from Parkersburg News and Sentinel, 7-6-10
