Social Justice Coalition

Job Interview

2010-03-01T16:31:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow, I have a Job Interview at Big Lots!

Census Bureau

2010-02-02T14:17:00.000-08:00

Today, I tested for a Census Bureau position. Since, I had a Good Score, I was told that I will probably be called back.

Blue Dog

2010-01-30T12:23:00.000-08:00

Blue Dog Democratic Congressman, Jim Matheson, will be facing a Democratic Primary, this Year.

Name Change

2010-01-26T12:52:00.000-08:00

I hadn't realized it, but Second Harvest changed it's name to Feeding America, a while back. The Website is: FeedingAmerica.org

Legislature Begins

2010-01-25T14:04:00.001-08:00

Today, the Utah State Legislature began the New Legislative Season. I went up to the State Capitol, today, to Check it out.

Choice

2010-01-22T15:53:00.000-08:00

Speak the Affirmative; emphasize your choice by utterly ignoring all that you reject.

(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Happiness

2010-01-20T14:00:00.000-08:00

We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want suffering. It then becomes both morally wrong and pragmatically unwise to pursue only one's own happiness oblivious to the feelings and aspirations of all others who surround us as members of the same human family. The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.

(The Fourteenth Dalai Lama)

2010

2010-01-11T10:28:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Utah State Legislative Session begins on January 25th, and will continue for 45 days.

Helen Keller

2009-12-29T11:11:00.000-08:00

I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.

Confucius

2009-12-26T11:13:00.000-08:00

The Superior Man loves his soul, the Inferior Man loves his Property.

(Confucius)

Extreme Poverty

2009-12-21T12:46:00.000-08:00

According to the United Nations, Extreme Poverty is defined as someone who lives on $1.25 per Day, or less. There are 1.4 Billion People in the World, who live in Extreme Poverty!

Universe

2009-12-19T14:42:00.000-08:00

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.

(Lieh Tzu)

Detroit

2009-12-18T09:28:00.000-08:00

It has come to my attention, that the Unemployment Rate in Detroit, is ridiculously high! My heart goes out to those People in Detroit, who are suffering!

Gandhi

2009-12-17T16:09:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I began reading a book about Gandhi, that was written by Louis Fischer. It looks like an interesting book, about an amazing person!

Salt Lake City

2009-12-16T11:46:00.000-08:00

The Weather in Salt Lake City, has been quite a bit warmer this Week.

Sometimes at Christmas Time, we hear about the Wise Men bringing the Christ Child; Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. Most of us know about Gold, but what exactly is Frankincense, and Myrrh? Frankincense and Myrrh are Special Tree Resins, that have a Nice Scent, and have Anti-Bacterial Properties.

2009-12-15T08:10:00.000-08:00

I am currently writing a Magazine Article, Titled: How to be a Philosopher. I will let everyone know when I finish writing it, and get it Published.

I moved to Salt Lake City, 3 Months ago. I am living Downtown.

My Brother

2009-12-14T09:43:00.000-08:00

My Brother, David Ballard, has encouraged me to continue updating this Blog. I had become a bit discouraged, since not very many People were commenting on my Posts, but my Brother told me that as long as my Blog, is helping One Other Person, that my Blog is a Worthwhile Endeavor!

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

2008-04-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

For those who are interested in helping Animals, I recommend: http://bestfriends.org/!

Medicine

2008-04-13T15:39:00.000-07:00

Today I was asked to serve as a member of a Committee, that will distribute Medicines, and Assistance to the Community, in the Event of a Pandemic, or a Terrorist Attack!

Confirmation

2008-04-13T14:57:00.000-07:00

Today was my Confirmation Service! I was Confirmed a member of the Episcopal Church!

Opinionated

2008-04-11T11:20:00.000-07:00

I guess I'm a bit too opinionated for Wikipedia! They deleted almost everything I wrote!

Wikipedia Content

2008-04-10T16:25:00.000-07:00

I added another sentence to Wikipedia today!

Editing Wikipedia

2008-04-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

I did something new Yesterday! Instead of merely using Wikipedia as a Research Resource, I actually added content to Wikipedia! Admittedly it was only two sentences, but the greatest journey begins with a single step!

Wikipedia

2008-04-08T17:18:00.000-07:00

It's amazing how many articles have been written for Wikipedia! I'm planning on writing some articles for Wikipedia also!

Toastmasters

2008-04-07T09:03:00.000-07:00

I attended Toastmasters this Morning! Although I'm a long-time member, I wasn't able to attend for several months. It felt good to get back!

For those who are trying to bring our Troops Home from Iraq, here are a couple of good Resources: http://www.fofchange.org, and http://MFSO.org!

Baptism

2008-04-06T14:11:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago I was Baptized into the Episcopal Church! It was a Great Experience!

Toquop

2008-02-08T11:41:00.000-08:00

For those of you that don't know, Toquop is a proposed Dirty Coal Plant that might be built only 32 miles from my home. Many of us in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, don't want this Coal Plant to be built! About 400 of us, showed up at a Government Hearing that was held yesterday in Mesquite, Nevada. Most of the People (myself included) who traveled to the Government Hearing from St. George, Utah, rode on a chartered Bus! We had to leave before the meeting ended, but the Nevada, and Arizona People were grateful that we came down to help! Just about everyone is against Toquop!

Chess

2007-12-09T15:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I competed in the (Igor Ivanov Memorial) Chess Tournament. I tied for 2nd place in my division!

Chess Tournament

2007-12-07T10:17:00.000-08:00

I will be playing in a Chess Tournament tomorrow!

City Council Campaign

2007-08-26T15:54:00.000-07:00

Only 2 Weeks left until the St. George City Council Primary! I have run a Grass Roots Campaign, and have had the opportunity to meet many St. George Citizens! On Thursday at 9 AM, I will be featured on the "Mike McGary" radio program. I encourage all St. George Citizens to vote on September 11th! I am asking for your vote!

St. George

2007-08-03T10:12:00.000-07:00

My name is Kris Ballard, and I have been campaigning for a seat, on the St. George City Council in Utah! The Primary will be held on September 11th. It is a Non-Partisan Contest, and I have enjoyed getting to know many of the Local Citizens. There are 14 Candidates, trying to be elected for the 3 available Seats. Only the top 6 Candidates will advance to the General Election, on November 6th. Wish me luck, since I am running a Grass Roots Campaign, that relies primarily on Volunteer Help, rather than Money!

Primary

2007-07-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

The Filing Date has closed for the St. George City Council Elections. 14 People have filed for the 3 City Council Seats that are being Contested. Only one Incumbent is trying to be re-elected. Since there are so many Candidates, there will be a Primary. My name is Kris Ballard, and I am one of the Candidates!

Yesterday, a 1,000 Acre Fire caused a Power Outage, that shut down most of Washington County, Utah. The Power Outage lasted between 4PM-9PM. All the Stores, and Gas Stations shut down. The Temperature outside was 106%!

Magnet Signs

2007-07-16T09:00:00.000-07:00

Today, I washed my Truck, and put 2 Magnet Signs on it, so People will know that I'm running for the St. George City Council! The Magnet Signs have my Name, and the Political Office I'm seeking, written on them. I went up to City Hall to see how many People have filed to run for the 3 City Council Positions. So far, 9 People have filed. The Filing Deadline is 5PM today.

Democratic Convention

2007-07-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

Senator Christopher Dodd was the Featured Speaker at the Utah State Democratic Convention today. He spoke mostly about getting our troops out of Iraq. Governor Bill Richardson was supposed to speak at the Convention also, but cancelled because he felt it was more important to catch a flight to Los Angeles.

Dinner

2007-07-13T21:34:00.000-07:00

Tonight I attended the Jefferson/Jackson Dinner, for the Utah State Democratic Party. The Dinner was held at Heritage Park. Governor Bill Richardson was the Featured Speaker. He said that if we have enough money to fund the War in Iraq, that we have enough money to improve our Public Schools, and Pay our Teachers a decent Salary. He also spoke about protecting the Environment, and getting our Troops out of Iraq! Tomorrow I will be attending the Utah State Democratic Convention. I am a Delegate. Governor Bill Richardson, and Senator Christopher Dodd, will be the featured Speakers tomorrow.

Tomorrow

2007-07-12T08:46:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, I'm going up to Salt Lake City for the Utah State Democratic Convention. It's a 300 Mile Drive, each way. Governor Bill Richardson, and Senator Chris Dodd are the Featured Speakers.

MoveOn

2007-07-09T08:40:00.000-07:00

On Saturday I went to a MoveOn Barbeque in St. George, Utah. It was great to watch Cat Stevens singing Peace Train on the Television. Our Hostess gave each of us, $10 Worth of Energy Saving Lightbulbs. It was great to meet with Fellow Progressives!

Filed

2007-07-06T12:02:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I filed to run for the St. George City Council! The Barber cut my Hair today, and he didn't charge me nearly as much as John Edwards.

City Council

2007-07-05T07:25:00.001-07:00

Today I am going to File to run for the St. George City Council!

Worse than Halliburton

2007-07-03T08:33:00.000-07:00

According to http://StopCorporateAbuse.org ExxonMobil is worse than Halliburton. How can that be? Part of the reason is, that even though ExxonMobil is the most Profitable Company in the World, they still refuse to pay the 4.5 Billion Dollars they owe for the Exxon/Valdez Oil Spill. Let's Boycott ExxonMobil immediately!

ExxonMobil

2007-07-02T08:10:00.000-07:00

I'm calling for a Boycott of ExxonMobil. ExxonMobil is doing poorly on many different levels. They continually fund Anti-Global Warming Crackpots, they attack Environmentalists, and they gouge Consumers. Please join with me in boycotting ExxonMobil.

Zion National Park

2007-06-12T12:38:00.000-07:00

3 People have died in the past Week at Zion National Park. Two fell from Cliffs, and one died from a Heart Attack. I worked at Zion National Park a few Years ago, so I'm surprised by the number of Deaths on such Popular Trails!

My Daughter

2007-05-31T10:25:00.000-07:00

My Daughter has been visiting me since last Saturday. When I look at her 9 Year Old freckled face, it makes me want to try that much harder to work towards improving things. She deserves to grow up in a Decent World!

Luncheon

2007-05-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

I attended a Luncheon for Barack Obama today. The Event was held at someones home. We watched a Video about Senator Obama, and listened to a Campaign Volunteer from Las Vegas, who came to St. George, Utah, to give us the latest details on Baracks Campaign. It's good to see so much Enthusiasm for Barack Obama, so early in the Campaign Season!

Advice

2007-05-03T13:03:00.000-07:00

My advice to Congress is to resubmit the Benchmarks Spending Bill. If President Bush doesn't sign the Bill, than are Troops will be coming home even sooner. This is a Good Thing!

Randall Tobias

2007-04-30T13:53:00.000-07:00

Does anyone feel sorry for Randall Tobias? This Bush Administrations seems to be having even more challenges than normal. Even George Tenet is trashing the Bush Administration in his New Book.

Barack Obama

2007-04-09T17:05:00.000-07:00

I have switched my Endorsement to Barack Obama. Many of my closest friends here in Southern Utah are also endorsing Barack Obama. I believe that Mr. Obama not only has the Momentum necessary to win in the Democratic Convention, but also to win in the General Election.

With regards to my email, everything is working again.

email

2007-04-01T17:09:00.000-07:00

Here is something interesting. I am unable to access my own email. According to Lycos, my email address doesn't exist.

Divine Strake Stopped

2007-02-26T17:46:00.000-08:00

Divine Strake has been stopped once again! The credit goes to the incredible Grass Roots efforts of the Citizens of Utah, Congressman Jim Matheson, Bloggers, and Divine Intervention!

Library

2007-02-21T13:10:00.000-08:00

The Public Library has put new filters on their Computers that have prevented me from accessing my own Blog. So until I get that problem resolved, I will have to use the Internet at the College Library.

On Sunday, I am going to see my daughter. It is 160 miles each way, so it usually takes 2 1/2 hours each way in driving time.

Tonight I am going to my Toastmasters Meeting. I have been President of the St. George Chalktalkers Toastmasters Club for a couple of years.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week, I will be working as an Usher for a High School Basketball Tournament. They will be long days of 12-14 hours per day.

Soldiers of Heaven

2007-01-29T18:23:00.000-08:00

The latest theory is that American Soldiers were fighting The Soldiers of Heaven in Iraq. No, I'm not making this up. Our Soldiers are placing their lives on the line, to put down a Shiite Millenarian Cult! Hundreds of Billions of Taxpayers Dollars have been spent on the War in Iraq. Do you feel any safer? I don't!

Protests

2007-01-28T18:22:00.000-08:00

Bring the troops home now! We didn't elect a New Congress to pass Non-binding Resolutions! Congress will either respond to the will of The People, or the Protests will grow larger! Hilary Clinton needs to quit pretending that she is powerless in Congress! For once Hilary, do the Right Thing, and lead the Senate in demanding that our troops come home from Iraq!

Friends

2007-01-26T15:11:00.000-08:00

I would like to thank my Friends at: IsAmericaBurning.blogspot.com for their help in getting the word out about the Atrocity called Divine Strake!

Also the St. George, Utah, Public Library is still censoring Wikipedia. The Librarian I spoke to is aware of the problem, and said that people were even being frozen out of AOL. Although why anyone would use AOL is a mystery to me. The Librarian said that Technical People were already supposed to have solved the problem, but hadn't. At the rate our Library moves, who knows how long this will take?

Tonight I'm going to attend a lecture at the St. George Winter Bird Festival. I will be learning about Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers. The Website for the Bird Festival is SGcity.org/birdfestival.

Wikipedia

2007-01-25T17:08:00.000-08:00

The Censorship practiced at our Public Library is Amazing. Here in St. George, Utah, we are barred from using Wikipedia. How silly is that? I mentioned it to one of the Librarians, and she said she would make a note of it.

On a happier note, the ladies of St. George deserve to be commended. There are 5 ladies here, who are members of CodePink, who have flown to Washington, D.C., to take part in the protests against the War in Iraq!

Another good thing will be taking place this Weekend in St. George. There will be a huge 3 day Winter Bird Festival. I have never been to a Bird Festival, but I plan on attending this one! This Festival starts Tomorrow!

John Kerry

2007-01-24T17:51:00.000-08:00

John Kerry has dropped out of the Presidential Race. This is for the Best! Although Mr. Kerry would have made a better president than George Bush, he was and still is a member of the Skull and Bones. We need to demand more of our Presidential Candidates than membership in exclusive Clubs!

St. Francis

2007-01-22T18:50:00.000-08:00

I was searching the Internet for information about St. Francis, when I came across this interesting Website: http://Franciscan.org. This site has many useful links, and is important in its own right. Those of us who are hoping to stop Divine Stake from taking place will need all of the Spiritual Sensitivity of St. Francis, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr, combined!

Divine Stupidity

2007-01-18T20:09:00.000-08:00

The Bush Administration's push for the Divine Strake Bomb that they want to detonate in Nevada, hasn't made them many friends in St.George,Utah! I attended a Public Hearing about this travesty, this Evening! The hearing was scheduled to last for 3 hours, but since so many people signed up to speak, the meeting lasted for over 3 hours! Only one person spoke out in favor of Divine Strake! It was sad to hear about the serious diseases and sicknesses that many People were suffering from, because of testing that happened in Nevada in the past! We stopped Divine Strake from being tested last year, and I pray that we can stop it this year also!

My Daughter

2007-01-13T14:45:00.000-08:00

My daughter arrived yesterday and we have been having a great visit! Yesterday I took her to the Chess Center so she could learn more about Chess. We also ate some Pizza over there. Today Grandma and I, took Samantha to see Charlotte's Web at the Movie Theater. She seemed bored with the movie, and I noticed other children were restless also. I feel the animated version was better than this version.

On Thursday I was one of the people protesting against Divine Strake! We have to stop the Warmongering of the Bush administration!

Divine Strake

2007-01-11T16:55:00.000-08:00

The Warmongers in the White House are trying to waste additional money by blowing up a massive bomb, called Divine Strake. They tried to conduct this silly explosion last year, but due to the Public Out-Cry in Utah, we were able to stop them! Tonight I will be attending a meeting about this latest attempt at Dr. Strangelove Cold-War Mentality! I hope my Readers will Synpathize with our plight here in St. George, Utah!

On the lighter side, my daughter will be visiting me for 4 days, starting tomorrow! I plan on spoiling her as much as possible!

Daughter

2007-01-04T18:39:00.000-08:00

My Daughter will be visiting me from January 12th-15th!

It makes me sad to see the old St. George Library torn down! It is very wasteful!

Picture

2007-01-02T17:28:00.000-08:00

My picture did appear in the Newspaper, but several days later than I expected. The picture is of me surfing the Internet at the new Public Library. I have to give them credit for spelling my name correctly!

I made it through the Christmas Holiday Season relatively stress-free. The most difficult thing I had to accomplish was moving my things out of the storage space I have been renting. Mostly it was alot of books and magazines. I'm still organizing everything. I'm surprised that all my stuff actually fits into my New Place! It is nice to have access to my entire Personal Library in one place!

New Library

2006-12-22T14:12:00.000-08:00

The new St. George Library opened today. Since I was at the Library a Newspaper reporter took my picture while I was sitting at the Computer. He asked me what my name was, so there is a chance that my picture may appear in the Newspaper tomorrow. The New Library is much larger than the old one. Since there is more room on the book-shelves, I hope they begin adding new books. Also I would like to see them expand the hours.

My daughter called me on the phone today! It was great to hear her voice! We wished each other a Merry Christmas! Needless to say, I am proud of my daughter!

Let's bring the troops home from Iraq. I opposed this Unjust War from the beginning. I also opposed the Gulf War back in 1991. I'm not a Pacifist, but I hate seeing our Country destroyed through senseless and costly Wars!

Endorsement

2006-12-16T16:18:00.000-08:00

I usually don't endorse Candidates this early, however I am endorsing John Edwards for President. Although Mr. Edwards probably won't make an announcement until later this month, I believe that it is not too early to show support for his potential candidacy. I supported Mr. Edwards in 2004, because of his message of Compassion for The Poor and his ability to get his message across. I also admire Mr. Edwards because he has the courage to admit that granting President Bush the power to use force in Iraq was a tragic mistake! I hope my readers will also consider endorsing Mr. Edwards for President.

Cordially, Kris Ballard

Chess Tournament

2006-12-10T18:28:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I played in the Igor Ivanov Chess Tournament. I won 2 games and lost 3. This is the 2nd Chess Tournament that I have played in.

Land Bill

2006-12-05T21:05:00.000-08:00

I have good news to report. I just received News that Senator Bennett has given up on trying to sneak the Washington County Land Bill through Congress this Session! The Citizens of Washington County, Utah, deserve credit for opposing this Land Grab!

Marcus Borg

2006-12-04T21:27:00.000-08:00

I'm reading an interesting book by Marcus Borg about Jesus. I can't remember the exact title of the Book, but Mr. Borg has some Religious Ideas that deserve consideration.

Knowledge

2006-12-03T18:24:00.000-08:00

Aim for knowledge. If you become poor it will be wealth for you: if you become rich it will adorn you.

El Zubeir son of Abu-Bakr

Knowledge is better than wealth. You have to look after wealth; knowledge looks after you.

Ali

New Districts

2006-11-28T17:10:00.000-08:00

It looks very likely that Utah will be getting a New Congressional Seat! The Republicans in Utah weren't interested in pushing for an extra Congressional Seat, until they realized that they weren't going to be in the Majority in the New Congress. Also the New Congress plans on giving Washington DC, a Congressional Seat, so there would be 437 seats in the House, instead of 435. These changes should take place within the next year or two.

District

2006-11-27T15:33:00.000-08:00

There is a possibility that Utah will be awarded an additional Congressional District! I will be attending a meeting this evening, to see the maps that show the various proposals for Redistricting. That would be exciting if we could get an extra Congressional Seat!

More important than Politics, I was able to visit with my daughter the last few days!

Kind Words

2006-11-20T17:35:00.000-08:00

Lately I have been receiving alot of Kind Words from People who voted for me in the Election! It's good to receive encouragement from my Community. Many are urging me to run for Public Office again.

Indonesia

2006-11-19T18:43:00.000-08:00

It sounds like President Bush isn't too popular in Indonesia. I'm starting to like Indonesia.

Land Bill

2006-11-17T16:18:00.000-08:00

During the Lame-Duck session of Congress, Greedy Land Speculators from Southern Utah are trying to get Congress to turn over 25,000 acres of Federal Land, to Private Development in Washington County, Utah! If any of my readers know anyone in Congress who is Environmentally Friendly, please tell them that the Citizens of Washington County, Utah, don't want this Land Bill!

It looks like the Bechtel Corporation has Cut and Run from Iraq. Too bad they were paid for work that they never completed!

CodePink

2006-11-16T14:44:00.000-08:00

CodePink is a fantastic organization! Although I'm not a Lady, the Women in our area set up a local chapter, and have received Media Coverage. Here is the Website for the National Organization: http://CodePinkAlert.org.

I can't wait for the New Congress to take over! Although I know that they won't be able to correct everything, at least there will be some improvement!

Time-Tables

2006-11-15T15:41:00.000-08:00

President Bush says that he doesn't want Time-Tables for bringing the Troops home. Sorry, but the Gravy-Train for Halliburton is coming to an end!

Iraq

2006-11-14T16:19:00.000-08:00

Let's bring the Troops home from Iraq! The Republicans have spent enough Time, Treasure, and Lives, on their Military Adventure! I suggest a careful auditing of Halliburton's books by the new Congress. Also Blackwater Security, and others, should be scrutinized.

Washington County

2006-11-13T11:12:00.000-08:00

There is so much going on, in Washington County, Utah! Here are a couple of links about the rapid, uncontrollable growth our area is facing: http://CitizensForDixie.org, and http://VisionDixie.org.

Here is a link for helping our kids have a good Christmas: http://CoinsForKids.net.

Veterans Day

2006-11-12T16:06:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was Veterans Day. The College Democrats marched in the Veterans Day Parade. Although I'm not in College, they let me help carry their banner! It was good to keep the Democratic Message in front of the People!

It's great that we were able to take control of Congress! Here in Utah, we struggled! The only place that Democrats seem to do well in Utah, is in Salt Lake County! I will not rest until Democrats begin doing well in Southern Utah as well!

Denver

2006-11-10T08:08:00.000-08:00

I think the 2008 Democratic National Convention should be held in Denver. What do my readers think?

Final Results

2006-11-09T14:32:00.000-08:00

Although I lost my Election, I still feel like a Winner! I received 6,329 Votes! The Incumbent took 69% of the Vote, I received 24%, and the Independent Candidate followed with 5%.

Campaigning

2006-11-06T13:16:00.000-08:00

I have been doing alot of Campaigning, since tomorrow is the Election! The Honk and Wave, has been working real well! Tomorrow, some of us Democrats are going to have an Election Party, at the Coral Hills Motel, starting at 8 PM!

Three more days!

2006-11-04T12:26:00.000-08:00

There is so much going on with my Campaign, I don't know where to begin! This morning, and yesterday evening I did the Honk and Wave. Also, this morning I did the Alzheimers Memory Walk. This Memory Walk raised $22,000, for People who suffer from Alzheimers. The Team, I was on (Democrats of Southern Utah) , raised more Money ($600) , than any other Team! On Thursday Evening, I attended a Meet the Candidates Event, at the SunRiver Community Center. Although there weren't many People there, I was able to meet some highly motivated Seniors, who are looking for Good Government! On top of all this, I moved to a different Apartment (i.e. Room) yesterday!

Radio Interview

2006-11-01T16:00:00.000-08:00

Today I did my Radio Interview. I was a bit nervous, since I couldn't see my Audience, but many People told me I did well. Even the guys at work, listened to the Interview. Since it was a Call in Show, I had to answer alot of phone calls, from listeners. After the Interview, I participated in a Peace March in St. George. There was probably about 50 of us, in the March. Also an article was published about me, in the Spectrum Newspaper today. My Mothers Letter to the Editor, in support of my candidacy, was also published in the Spectrum.

The Spectrum

2006-10-31T17:33:00.000-08:00

A Newspaper Reporter called me today, and interviewed me over the telephone. He said an article about me, will appear in the Spectrum Newspaper, tomorrow.

Tomorrow I will be interviewed on the Radio, for 30 minutes. Wish me Luck!

Questions

2006-10-30T15:56:00.000-08:00

The St. George Spectrum (Newspaper) sent me 4 questions they wanted me to answer about my Political Campaign. I finished my answers, and they will be published in the Newspaper.

My Mother wrote a letter to the Spectrum, supporting my Candidacy. They called her, and said they will be publishing her letter.

Campaign Signs

2006-10-29T15:19:00.000-08:00

I just finished putting up 25 Campaign Signs! Also, I will also be running an Advertisement in the Dixie Weekly, and the Hurricane Valley Journal.

Yesterday, I attended the What Women Want Expo. The reason I went to the Expo, was to visit the Code Pink booth! For those who don't know what Code Pink is about, they are a group of Ladies, with Chapters all across the Nation, who want to bring the troops home from Iraq! The Women at the Booth, asked me to leave some of my Campaign Flyers on their table.

I have been speaking at alot of debates lately. On Monday, I was at the Rotary Club Luncheon Debate. On Wednesday, I was at the AOPC Debate. Many People told me that they thought I did a good job.

Last Tuesday, I became a member of the St. George Elks Lodge. I look forward to being of service to others!

Honk and Wave

2006-10-21T13:43:00.000-07:00

I started doing the Honk and Wave, with my 3 foot x 3 foot campaign sign, yesterday and today. The response has been good!

Today I tried to do some volunteer doorbelling for Pete Ashdown's Senatorial Race. However, I was unable to do so, since the person who was supposed to show up with the flyers, never did. It wasn't a complete waste of time, since I was able to inform the other Volunteers about my Campaign for County Commissioner, and show them my Honk and Wave Sign!

I have also been helping Don Miller, who is running for the State Legislature, put up his Campaign Signs! I heard that he was doing the Honk and Wave for his Campaign yesterday.

Chamber of Commerce

2006-10-20T14:41:00.000-07:00

Last Wednesday I took part in a Candidates Forum sponsored by The St. George Chamber of Commerce. My Political Opponent for the position of County Commissioner, was also there. I made a good showing, but was saddened when my Opponent had a meltdown after I finished answering a question about the proposed Lake Powell Pipeline. He began berating me and telling me that I didn't know what I was talking about. It was amazing that the Audience of about 100 People weren't able to hear him. If they had, they would realize how truly psychotic that Fellow actually is! Yesterday, when the Newspaper article of the event was published, the Newspaper Reporter misquoted me on a very important point! I called to have the matter clarified, and a retraction was carried in todays Newspaper!

Campaign Website

2006-10-14T13:31:00.000-07:00

Please visit my Campaign Website: http://KrisBallard.com. If you read my Blog, and my Website, you can get some insight into what a Grass-Roots Campaign for Political Office, looks like! There are only 24 days left, until the election!

Yesterday I attended the Grand Opening of Congressman Jim Matheson's, St. George Campaign Headquarters. The event was well attended, and the Congressman, was in attendance.

Although I have included this Website in my Blog previously: http://SoldiersPeace.com, I must post it again as a special tribute to a true Patriot! Keep up the good work, Marshall Thompson!

Pete Ashdown

2006-10-12T17:01:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Pete Ashdown had his first debate with Orrin Hatch. Since I was working, I was unable to attend this important event. This morning however, I read the Newspaper Report in the St. George Spectrum Newspaper. It sounds as if Pete, pretty well stomped Orrin! I just hope the Voters of Utah, will wake up and realize what a Great Candidate for the U.S. Senate, that Pete Ashdown is!

Campaign Sign

2006-10-11T17:52:00.000-07:00

I'm having a 3 Foot x 3 Foot Campaign Sign made up! This will be perfect for when I do Honk and Waves! Also, I'm having 125 more Campaign Flyers made up! These will be 2 sided Flyers. The first side will be the same as my Regular Flyer, but the other side will let People know about my Radio Interview on November 1st!

Yesterday

2006-10-10T16:53:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I went Door-Belling with my Campaign Flyers, and was warmly received by the Voters! This morning I also handed out some of my Flyers to my Friends, who always drink Coffee at the Grocery Store. One time, these Fellows even bought me Hot Chocolate, since I don't drink Coffee! Tonight, I'm going to go Door-Belling again!

Rain

2006-10-09T16:52:00.000-07:00

There sure has been alot of Rain lately in St. George, Utah! It rained alot today, and there was also alot of Rain, last Friday!

I'm going to start Door-Belling with my Campaign Flyers tonight. My Political Opponent is starting to put up Very Large Political Signs around the Area. Everyone, please wish me Luck in my Grass-Roots Campaign for County Commissioner! There are only 29 days until Election Day!

Sorghum

2006-10-07T11:54:00.000-07:00

I marched in the Sorghum Parade today! This was a small Parade, so I didn't run out of Candy. My Mom marched in the Parade with me, and my Campaign Manager drove my Truck. This will probably be the last Parade I march in, before the Elections, unless there is one coming up that I don't know about.

Yesterday I had 300 Campaign Flyers copied off. On Monday I'm going to begin Door-Belling!

Interview

2006-10-05T15:48:00.000-07:00

My Radio Interview will be on November 1st, at 9 AM, on KDXU! I will be on the Mike McGary Show.

I will be in the Sorghum Parade this Saturday! Although I have never seen Sorghum, it is supposed to be similar to Corn.

Yesterday, I visited Congressman Mathesons new St. George, Campaign Headquarters. Although the Official Grand Opening is later, it was good to get a Sneak-Preview. Several other volunteers, were there also. The Home-Made Chocolate-Chip Cookies that were served, made the Meeting especially memorable!

Radio Interview

2006-10-02T16:13:00.000-07:00

I just received word that a Local Radio Station wants to do a 30 minute interview with me! I sent them a return Email, telling them that I will be there! They want to interview me, sometime between October 30th, and November 3rd.

Website

2006-09-30T12:47:00.000-07:00

Here is my Campaign Website: http://KrisBallard.com! I must warn you, that it is still under construction.

Family Values

2006-09-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

If Congressman Mark Foley represents Republican Family Values, the Republican Party needs to do some serious Soul-Searching!

Sorghum Parade

2006-09-28T15:36:00.000-07:00

I will be marching in the Sorghum Parade on October 7th. Since it is a small Parade, they won't be announcing the entries over the Loud Speakers. I look forward to meeting the Voters in LaVerkin, Utah, in this Parade!

Panic Mode

2006-09-27T16:34:00.000-07:00

The Republicans are in Panic Mode in Southern Utah! They sent a bunch of their Politicians on a Red Bus, to tour Iron, and Washington County, Utah! They made seven stops, but were outflanked by Democrats who had set up signs of their own! At Dixie State College, in St. George, the Republicans were shocked to discover that the Student Democratic Club had scheduled to have a booth at the College for the entire week! Not only that, the College Democrats served Free Pizza this Evening, and signed up 20 New Members! If the Republicans are having a tough time in Southern Utah, they must be even more vulnerable Nation-Wide, than I originally thought!

Candidates Forums

2006-09-26T15:39:00.000-07:00

I have been asked to participate in several Candidates Forums in October! I look forward to meeting the Voters at these events! Yesterday I turned in a 250 word biography to the Chamber of Commerce. When they first asked me for it, 250 words seemed like alot. After I wrote it, 250 words didn't seem like nearly enough. They said they were going to put my biography on a Program they were preparing for their Candidates Forum.