President comes to our towns (my Angel's home town)

The Times Reporter, Copley News Service ^ | Sunday, August 1, 2004 | PAUL M. KRAWZAK

[Diplomat]

Thousand of supporters lined the streets, waving flags and holding up signs as President Bush made a campaign side trip through Dover and New Philadelphia. A much smaller number of protesters also staked out the route Saturday.

During the ride through Dover, Bush stopped at the Eiler Candy Shop to trade banter with employees, sign autographs and buy candy.

“How is everybody?” he asked. “Anybody hungry?”

After scrutinizing the candy display, the president purchased chocolate-covered caramels.

[Diplomat]

Dover-New Philadelphia is my wifes home town. Two things to note, there's only about 30,000 people in Dover-New Philly combined. So 1000s showing up is a huge turnout. She also says that Eiler's did have the best candy there is and she went there after high school all the time to buy something called an "Almond Bark". I've not been in the store but will try it next time we visit.

[LisaMalia]

Oh my gosh, that is amazing! I saw President Bush today in Cambridge, Ohio and they said he had made a stop to get some candy. I thought they were joking.

Congrats New Philly, for getting a visit from our President!!!!!

[nyconse]

very interesting-I think Pres. Bush will win big in November.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Lurch would buy the candy before deciding not to buy it.