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Reception for
Walton Brings Out The Best
 Scott
Walton has always known he has an abundance of friends and
supporters and that point was driven home Thursday night in
Claremore when a reception for Scott was put together and hosted at
the Days Inn hotel.
The night brought out quite a few Walton supporters including some
community leader heavyweights such as Sheriff Jerry Prather,
Claremore Police Chief Mickey Perry, Dr. Bill Simcoe, and Mr and
Mrs. John Smith, a retired football coach who has shepherded
countless youth into adulthood.
“This was a great night for not only my campaign for sheriff but it
was also a heartwarming night for me as a member of this community,”
said Walton. “It feels good to have so many friends who are willing
to push and pull and do what it takes to help me in this race.”
The night took on a party atmosphere after Walton spoke to his
supporters from the podium. Late comers were greeted to the sounds
of endless laughter coming from the crowd. As stories and jokes were
passed around the conference center, the flash of photographs and
the continual greetings fed the atmosphere that felt much like a
victory party.
“It might feel that way but it's just excitement,” Walton said.
“Everyone here is pumped up about the campaign like I am.”
 Some
ardent supporters on hand included Rick Thomas, Jerry Brother, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Neely, Frank Robson, Pat Reeder, Don Hill, Richard
Lundy, members of the Bill Snyder family (Oklahoma House
Representative candidate) and many, many more wonderful, supportive
people and community leaders.
Walton said that the reception was initiated by a friend of the
campaign and served not only to get supporters together but also to
raise campaign donations.
“We were able to raise some much needed campaign funds, “Walton
said, “my friends and supporters are not just excited, they're
generous as well and when you're running for public office that's a
definite plus. These campaigns take a lot of money to keep going and
I'm grateful that my friends and supporters saw the need and rose to
the challenge of keeping the campaign on track.”
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