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Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Findlay Council incumbents re-elected
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By JORDAN CRAVENS

staff Writer

Two Republican incumbents held on to their Findlay City Council seats in Tuesday's election.

Voters retained Randy Van Dyne as the 2nd Ward councilman and K.C. Collette in the 3rd Ward, according to the Hancock County Board of Elections Web site.

Van Dyne, a two-year incumbent, received 2,119 votes (74 percent) while his challenger, Jeff Detmer, the only Democrat running for council, received 746 votes (26 percent).

A total of 2,865 votes were cast in the 2nd Ward race.

In the 3rd Ward contest, Collette collected 610 votes (56 percent) and his opponent, James Routson, earned 472 votes (44 percent).

A total of 1,082 votes were cast in the 3rd Ward contest.

Both Van Dyne and Collette celebrated their victories with other Republicans at the Findlay Inn on Tuesday night, as well as with Findlay school officials at the Rocking U.

"I think the community voted to move us forward and I think now we have the challenge of putting that together," Van Dyne said.

"It's just been such a great night for Findlay and surrounding communities and I am happy to be a part of that," Collette said.

Van Dyne was elected to his second term on council, while Collette will enter his sixth, two-year term.

Both of the legislators were thrilled with the passage of the city's quarter-percent income tax increase, but said keeping control of the city budget will be key in their continued terms.

"We are going to have to knuckle down on the budget," Van Dyne said.

"Efficiency of government is the most important thing. We need to make sure we are watching the nickels and dimes that are spent," Collette said.

Van Dyne is interested in including the private sector in benchmarking various city departments.

"Just to see if we are running them as effectively as we can and to see if there is any way to cut costs," he said.

Residents showed their commitment to the community by approving the Findlay school bond issue, county sales tax and city income tax increase, and now council must act consistently with this support, Collette said.

"We certainly have to keep watching our budget, but it certainly shows this community cares about itself," he said.

Voting results are unofficial as of Tuesday, but include absentee ballots.

No other candidates for ward or at-large council seats were contested in Tuesday's election.

Cravens: 419-427-8422,

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Jeff Detmer wrote:
Thanks to Supporters
“ I would like to thank all of you who supported my campaign for Findlay City Council with your efforts, words of encouragement and your votes. It was a great learning experience and I truly enjoyed getting out and talking with the people of Findlay.
While I did not reach the ultimate of goal of any election, winning, I am happy that I was able to give the voters a chance to participate in a real election for one member of our city government.
I still believe that one party government in Findlay has a corrosive effect on city government and that our city and county could benefit from a real democratic process. It is my hope that others will step forward and help to build a viable Democrat party in Findlay. I would love to see a day when the Hancock County Democratic Party could put forward a complete slate of quality candidates and contest every election in our community.
I would like to congratulate Mr. Van Dyne on his victory and wish him, and all of our local elected officials, the best of luck as they lead our city through this difficult, yet exciting, time in our communitys history.

Jeff Detmer
 ”
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 2:24:26 PM
tom wrote:
the one
“ cant face the truth? here is a newsflash for you, we have homeless people living here, we have a lot of jos that barely pay more than minium wage, and a whole lot of jobs that pay minium wage, where are all the high paying jobs that we are supposed to have? you think 11 dollars and hr is a high paying job? whewre are the 20 dollar an over jobs at? there are not any we have a high rate of employment, the people who are working, are not seeing any raieses ,,everything is going up, yet our pay stays the same ”
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 12:25:21 PM
the one wrote:
wow
“ wish we had the new schools when you were a youngster, maybe it would have halped. ”
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:59:56 AM
ron wrote:
side step spin
“ Being a core republican that means conservative of which the city of, GOP Findlay and Hancock county elected are complete Obama republicans
All this city and county have become is a high pay employment service while all the time only seeking low paying job of any type
To offer its citizens.
Marathon claims it not making a profit and is not sending the city of Findlay any tax dollars and now you'll pay for it

Now more tax breaks of any kind for any reason from this city.. this very night while waiting on a tax vote the city pissed away 20000.00
On hunters creek and this wont stop the flood waters what a joke and we pay . They better hope the city of Findlay gets it act together
And submits the C.R.S app with FEAM you'll need flood insurance . This all so includes marathon oil
”
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 4:05:24 AM
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A woman was injured and taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital after a three-vehicle accident about 7:26 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Tiffin Avenue and Bright Road, according to the Findlay Police Department.

The hospital released no information on the condition of Ann Shiple, 53, of Findlay.

According to Patrolman "Bud" Haas, Dawn Crafts, 40, of Vanlue, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer east on Tiffin Avenue. Shiple was driving a 2008 Ford Expedition north on Bright Road.

Crafts said she failed to see the traffic signal turn red because the sun was in her eyes. She drove into the intersection and her vehicle hit Shiple's vehicle in the driver door. Shiple's vehicle spun 180 degrees and flipped onto the passenger's side.

Following impact, Crafts' vehicle then "glanced off" a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Johnny Louden, 35, of Mount Blanchard. Louden's vehicle had minor damage and was driven away.

Findlay Fire Department personnel had to cut the roof off of Shiple's vehicle to remove her.

Crafts was cited for disobeying a traffic light, Haas said.

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Owens Community College's Student Government is inviting students, employees and the public to join them on the Findlay campus to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 tragedy nine years ago.

At 9 a.m. Friday, employees and students will gather outside the Education Center at the flagpole to observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims. A video tribute will air throughout the day in the college's Commons area.

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A proposed improved version of Findlay's zoning code will be reviewed by the Findlay City Planning Commission at its meeting at 9 a.m. today at City Council Chambers in the Municipal Building.

The plan proposes, among other things, eliminating some zoning districts and recategorizing others to improve flexibility for development while still protecting neighboring property owners.

It also would reorganize and simplify the code book to make it easier for the public to follow.

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The commissioners agreed to purchase the vehicle from Reineke Ford Lincoln Mercury Inc. in Findlay for no more than $23,000.

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Bandish earned a doctorate with distinction in British literature and history from Drew University in Madison, N.J., as well as a master's degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Besides a nature-related story, yoga poses will be taught to act out the tale. In addition, yoga games will be used to help children with their balance, flexibility, concentration and relaxation.

For additional information, call the Hancock Park District office at 419-425-7275.

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Participants are invited to bring favorite toys to share.

Vintage toys will be displayed in the youth services area. The display will remain at the library through September in conjunction with the library's 75th anniversary.

For details, call the library at 419-358-5016.

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ARLINGTON -- The Arlington branch of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Visitors can see the renovated branch and its new, enlarged children's department.

Refreshments will be served and balloons for children will be available.

Fell featured at GOP luncheon
University of Findlay President Katherine Fell will speak at the First Friday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday.

The luncheon will take place at the Elks Lodge, 601 S. Main St.

For reservations, call 419-422-5946 by noon today.

The cost for the buffet is $9.

For more information contact Steve Welton at 419-348-2045 or Dick Larick at 419-422-0499.