Sun Mar 14 2010
by Laura Freeman
Reporter
Hudson -- Gov. Ted Strickland tossed a game of cornhole, bought some zucchini and tasted some Ohio pure maple syrup during his Aug. 2 trip to the Hudson Farmers Market.
Strickland was joined on his trip to Hudson by State Sen. Tom Sawyer, who represents the 28th District, to campaign for Council President Mike Moran.
Moran, a Democrat, is running for state Representative for the 42nd House District against Hudson resident Richard Nero, a Republican. Nero was appointed in June to finish Rep. John Widowfield's term after Widowfield resigned.
Moran and Nero won their party's nomination for the District 42 seat in the March primary. District 42 includes Hudson, Silver Lake, Stow, Munroe Falls and Cuyahoga Falls.
Moran greeted Strickland and introduced him to Mayor William Currin and other residents as they gathered on the Green with Moran's campaign workers, preparing to canvas the district.
Strickland praised Moran for his integrity, family values and service in the community.
"I'm excited about this young candidate," Strickland said. "He's the right person involved in government."
Strickland talked to a crowd about education, the topic he is addressing in forums throughout the state.
"Education is the key to Ohio's future," Strickland said. "We succeed or fail depending on what we do for our young people and adult workforce to have access to education and training in order to be competitive in Ohio and the rest of the world."
Strickland said leaders need courage to try new approaches to old problems.
Moran said he appreciated the governor visiting Hudson.
"We are fortunate to have such a great governor," Moran said. "I'm looking forward to working with him and both parties in Columbus. That's what it takes to get things done."
Strickland shook hands with residents and signed a book for local historian and Western Reserve Archivist Tom Vince. The book, "Our First Family's Home," is about the governor's residence in Columbus in which Strickland wrote the foreword.
"The governor was very gracious and invited me down to visit [the mansion and gardens]," Vince said.
Vince said it is difficult to track governors' visits to Hudson because many are not official visits. He knew of visits by former governors George Voinovich, now a U.S. Senator, John Gilligan, Martin Davey and Victor Donahey.
Jim Metterle, president of the Hudson Farmers Market, presented the governor with a hat and T-shirt.
Strickland tossed a few bean bags in the game of cornhole before strolling through the market, where he purchased a zucchini from Kaskey Farms and sampled some lemonade and Ohio pure maple syrup.
Strickland and Moran visited a home on Church Street before the governor left. Moran and his campaign workers continued canvassing homes in the district.
E-mail: lfreeman@recordpub.com
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