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General Election-November 8, 2016 Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

VOTERSʼGUIDE

This publication is issued by the League of Women Voters, a national nonpartisan organization, to provide a forum to all politicalcandidates within the jurisdiction of our organization that includes the City of Tiffin,Clinton, Eden and Hopewell Townships andTiffin City, Hopewell-Loudon and Mohawk School Districts.

This Voter Guide was prepared for the 2016General Election. All candidates who filedwith the Board of Elections were contacted

and asked to submit biographicalinformation, a picture, and to answer at leastone question approved by the League Boardof Directors. Those who did not respond are

listed with the statement—Candidate response was not received by

publication deadline.

Information from Presidential, U.S. Senate,Ohio Supreme Court, Appeals and

Common Pleas Court was obtained by theOhio League of Women Voters.

Information from State Senate, StateRepresentative and County candidates wasobtained by the Tiffin Area League of

Women Voters.

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PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENTPRESIDENT

Term: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $400,000Responsibilities: The President is the Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the United States and Commander in Chief of theArmed Forces.

QUESTION 1. What will you do to support a vibrant econo-my across the U.S.?QUESTION 2: What, if any, actions will you support to createa pathway to citizenship?

VICE PRESIDENTTerm: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $208,000Responsibilities: The Vice President fills in for the President.

DONALD TRUMP/MICHAEL PENCE -RepublicanDonald J. Trump for President, INC, 725 FifthAve, New York, NY 10022 ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: I have proposedtax, trade, energy and immigration reforms thatwill bring trillions of dollars and millions of jobsback to the United States. Through immigration

reform, we will restore wage growth and reduce the related fis-cal burdens on state and local governments. These reformswill help lift wages and will create opportunities for millions ofAmericans to get back in the workforce.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: We must re-establish the rule oflaw in this country. Criminal illegal immigrants will be deport-ed. No one should be given the gift of U.S. citizenship basedon illegal behavior.

GARY JOHNSON/WILLIAM WELDPO Box 4422, Salt Lake City, UT 84110ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Submit toCongress a balanced budget to provide a tem-plate to stop unsustainable growth of thenational debt, debt that weighs on employers,entrepreneurs and the economy. Support a

simpler, fairer tax code that wonʼt penalize productivity orinvestment. Fight to provide certainty in spending, taxes, andregulation so employers, entrepreneurs and investors makedecisions that put people to work.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Ensure a pathway to citizenshipfor deserving immigrants by first establishing a way for non-criminal undocumented immigrants to achieve documentedstatus. After that crucial first step, the pathway to citizenshipwill be the same as it is for all immigrants. No cutting the line.No unfair advantages. Just a legal status that allows immi-grants to pursue the traditional path to becoming a citizen.

RICHARD DUNCAN/RICKY JOHNSON - NON-PARTYCandidate not asked to participate.

JILL STEIN/AJAMU BARAKA318 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: • Eliminateunemployment by creating a job for everyAmerican who needs work. • Repeal NAFTAand other trade agreements that export ourjobs overseas and create immigration surges.• Create 20 million green jobs to stimulate the

economy improving our health by cleaning up our land, air,and water. • Protect consumers and small businesses from bigbanks and Wall Street predators.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: First, end the massive deporta-tion schemes that have torn families apart. I would also end theso-called Secure Communities program that has led to abuseof both citizens and non-citizens. End the misguided free tradeagreements and regime change wars that have forced peopleto emigrate for their own survival. Finally, provide a welcomingand legal path to citizenship for current immigrants.

HILLARY CLINTON/TOM KAINE - DemocratHillary for America, PO Box 5256, New York,NY 10185ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: My first prioritywill be to grow and strengthen our economy. Iwill invest in good-paying jobs, expand accessto higher education, encourage companies tofollow policies that put families first, and fight

so that everyone pays their fair share. Every Americandeserves a good job, a successful career, and a productivelife. Together, these efforts will work to make that a reality.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: In my first 100 days, I will intro-duce comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citi-zenship. An estimated nine million lawful permanent residentsare eligible to become U.S. citizens. As President, I will workto expand fee waivers and enhance outreach, so that more ofthe working poor can assume the full rights and responsibili-ties of becoming U.S. citizens.

U.S. SENATORTerm: - 6 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $174,000Responsibilities: To represent the people of Ohio, their dis-trict, and the United States in dealing with matters of nationaland international importance. The general welfare of the coun-try should be a prime concern.QUESTION 1. Explain why you do or do not thin k the USCongress should address the influence or money in politics,especially in light of the US Supreme Court decision inCitizens United.QUESTION 2: What should the federal governmentʼs topthree priorities be in setting a sound energy policy?

ROB PORTMAN - RepublicanCandidate response was not received by publication deadline.

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TED STICKLAND - DemocratEDUCATION: BA, Asbury College 1963, Ph.Din counseling psychology 1980.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: I served asU.S. Representative for 12 years. I served asOhioʼs governor from 2007 to 2011.ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: The SupremeCourtʼs Citizens United decision opened thedoors to unlimited dark money and for million-

aires and billionaires to try and buy elections for themselves.It undermines our democracy and rightly makes people evenmore frustrated with politics. It has created a rigged systemwhere the Washington establishment and the wealthy specialinterests spend millions to elect those like Senator Portmanwho are pushing their agenda at our expense. In the U.S.Senate, I will work to overturn Citizens United so that to ourcountry cannot be bought and sold, and Iʼll support additionalcampaign finance reforms to increase transparency andaccountability in campaign donations and spending. I will alsosupport Supreme Court judges that will put our democracybefore the interests of corporate billionaires.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: As governor, I was proud to putin place a groundbreaking clean energy bill that helped create25,000 jobs, helped Ohioans save $1 billion on energy billsand tackled the challenge of catastrophic climate change. Ibelieve we must bring these same values to setting our nation-al energy policy: we need to expand domestic clean energyproduction that will help create jobs; tackle the challenge ofcatastrophic climate change; and encourage research, inno-vation and new technologies that will help America use andcreate energy affordably and efficiently. And we can do thiswhile at the same time revitalizing communities in Appalachiathat have been hurt by changing forces in the energy market.SCOTT A. RUPERT - Non-PartisanCandidate response was not received by publication deadline.TOM CONNORS - Non-PartisanCandidate response was not received by publication deadline.JAMES STAHL - Write-InCandidate response was not received by publication deadline.

JOSEPH DeMARE - Green PartyEDUCATION: BA English, MS English EducationTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: NOT a profes-sional politician, Machinist, Teacher, ASLInterpreter, Writer, Environmentalist, GreenANSWER TO QUESTION 1: It must. Moneyhas destroyed our political process. Instead ofdebating issues, the ordinary Parties mainlycompete to see who can raise more money.

The Citizens United (CU) decision made it legal for corpora-tions to bribe and blackmail politicians. Green Party candi-dates refuse to take money from corporations or corporatePAC's. We believe corporations are NOT people and moneyis NOT speech. The Supreme Court is out of control andneeds to be reigned in by the Congress. CU is just one ofmany decisions favoring corporations over people, profitsover protecting the Earth, and limiting our rights to freespeech and assembly. In 2000, the Supreme Court awardedthe Presidency to George Bush, even though the full, finalrecount in Florida showed that Al Gore had won the election.The Democrat controlled Senate supported the Court, ratify-ing the election and failing in its role as a check on theCourt's power. As a Senator, I will restore our politicalprocess by reigning in the Court.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: 1) Sustainability. We live on afinite planet. Any energy source that causes cumulative prob-lems should be eliminated. This includes: nuclear (making mil-lions of tons of radioactive waste); fossil fuel (putting CO2 intothe air causing climate change); and many biofuels (cuttingforests for energy). 2) Promoting clean energy and conserva-tion. Wind, solar, and geothermal power are turning ustowards a clean energy future, thanks to small but essentialgovernment subsidies. The Republicans in congress are elim-inating subsidies for clean energy, while keeping them for dirtysources like oil and fracking. Republicans are also outlawing

renewable energy in many states through laws like Ohio'sunreasonable wind turbine setback rules. The Republicansneed to be replaced by Greens. 3) Positive global impact.Chasing oil, we destroy other countries politically and ecolog-ically. Promoting renewables stabilizes societies. ISIS is oilpowered. We need to export renewable technologies.

REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS(4TH DISTRICT)Term: - 2 years Number to be elected: 1 from each districtSalary: $174,000Responsibilities: To represent the people of Ohio, their dis-trict, and the United States in dealing with matters of nationaland international importance. The general welfare of the coun-try should be a prime concern.QUESTION 1. What should the federal governmentʼs topthree priorities be in setting a sound energy policy?QUESTION 2: Explain why you do or do not believe that thefederal government should ensure that every American hashealth coverage. How will you work to promote your position?

JIM JORDAN - Republican1709 S. State Route 560, Urbana OH 43078OCCUPATION: Representative, 4th DistrictEDUCATION /TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:B.S. Economics, University of WisconsinM.A. Education, The Ohio State UniversityJ.D. Capital University Law SchoolState Representative (1995-2000)State Senator (2001-2006)

U.S. Representative (2007-present)ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: The federal government should (a)promote American energy independence and (b) help theAmerican economy by ensuring safe, reliable and inexpensivesources of energy for consumers. The first step in achieving thesegoals is to reverse the Obama Administrationʼs war on fossil fuelsthat has both threatened jobs and hurt consumers in Ohio. Thenext step is to encourage new fossil fuel exploration while pro-moting market-based solutions for renewable energy production. ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Every American deserves affordablehealth insurance and access to high quality, affordable healthcare. The first step to achieving this goal is to repeal Obamacarewhich has decreased patient choice, decreased the quality of cov-erage for too many, and increased the cost of insurance. Effectivehealth care reform will allow customers to choose their doctor andinsurance plan, will include market-based options like health sav-ings accounts, and will encourage competition among insurers.

JANET GARRETT - Democrat208 Eastern Ave., Oberlin, Ohio 44074 OCCUPATION: Candidate EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Ihave Bachelorʼs Degree and Masterʼs Degrees,from Kent State University. I served in the PeaceCorps, taught for 35 year and was on the execu-tive council of my union serving also as president

ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: 1 - Provide strong incentivesfor energy companies, state and local governments, corpora-tions and individuals to reduce pollution through conservationof energy and natural resources.2 - Strengthen Federal Government oversight and regulationof any energy producer that pollutes our air, water or land.3 - Provide re-training and assistance for individuals such ascoal and fossil fuel workers who will need to adapt to theloss of jobs in affected sectors. ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit ofHappiness is guaranteed by our Constitution. The FederalGovernment has a constitutional and moral obligation toensure all citizens have access to competent, affordablehealthcare. This could be done through expansion of theACA and conversion to single payer. If elected, I will workevery day to make sure every citizen is able to access thecare they need, when they need it without having to sacrificebasic necessities.

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STATE SENATOR(26TH DISTRICT)

Term: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1 per districtSalary: $67,545Responsibilities: To represent the people of the district andthe state of Ohio in dealing with matters not allocated to thefederal government.QUESTION 1: Explain your position on the regulations forensuring the environmental health of Lake Erie and Ohioʼswaterways.QUESTION 2: Explain your position on policies or administra-tive practices, if any, are needed regarding voter registrationand voting for all Ohioans.

DAVE BURKE - Republican411 W 5th St. Marysville, Ohio 43040EDUCATION: BS.Ph – Ohio Northern Univ. 1990MBA – Capital Univ. 1994OCCUPATION: Pharmacist and owner ofDaveʼs Pharmacy in Marysville, OhioTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: MarysvilleCity Council 2004-2008

Ohio House of Representatives 2009-2011Ohio Senate – 2011-CurrentANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Lake Erie is an internationalwaterway and resource of which Ohio plays a major role inmaintaining. Inputs into the lake have a direct effect on waterquality, regardless of source. All states that surround thelakes, as well as Canada, should utilize the Great LakeCompact aggressively in maintaining water quality.Additionally, Ohio should consider all sources, both public andprivate, when building regulations regarding Lake Erie. Toassume a single source is a cause or any problem is naive.Each of us plays a role in water quality and poor choices even-tually find their way into Lake Erie. ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Registration should be quick andeasy. I support moderation of this process and accommodat-ing voters rather than the bureaucracy in effort to engageyoung and/or busy voters. I also support electronic poll books,on-line registration with stronger identification methods andmore transparency regarding some of the complex ballotissues before voters. We need to have higher voter turnoutseach election with informed and engaged voters. Regardlessof party, you own your government. Please cast your vote onits direction.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE(88TH DISTRICT)

Term: - 2 years Number to be elected: 1 per DistrictSalary: $60,584Responsibilities: To represent the people of the district andthe state of Ohio in dealing with matters not allocated to thefederal government.Question for Candidates for State Senator: Do you thinkthe existing system of redirecting needs reform and, if so, howwould you reform it?

BILL REINEKE - RepublicanP.O. Box 430, TiffinEDUCATION: BBA Morehead State UniversityOCCUPATION: Auto RetailerTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 32 years inTiffin as employer, Chamber, Rotary, SIEDC, StJoe members. Managing member of Reineke

Family Dealerships employing 375 employees.ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Everyone wants clean water. Ihave voted for legislation that promotes the self- regulation ofthe application of manure and fertilizer, prohibits against appli-cation of sewer sludge, phosphorous monitoring for publiclyowned treatment works and Maumee Basin dredging guide-lines. Encouraging self- regulation allows for the proper test-ing and monitoring to determine actual causes of phosphorousin order to implement long term solutions.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: It is a privilege and a right tovote. The 131st general assembly has passed several piecesof legislation to permit easier access to vote. Ohioans canregister to vote by mail or by visiting many designated agen-cies that accept registration. They can also vote early byabsentee ballot or they can visit their local board of elections.Encouraging voting but eliminating fraud is the goal.

OHIO SUPREME COURTCHIEF JUSTICE

Term: - 6 years Number to be elected:1Salary: $148,753Responsibilities: Hears all cases involving questions arisingunder the Ohio Constitution or statutes; hears appeals fromCourts of Appeals decisions. The Supreme Courtʼs decisionsare final except in cases involving the U.S. Constitution,statutes, or treaties.QUESTION 1: List your judicial experience (courts and years):QUESTION 2: What about your non-judicial legal experiencequalifies you to be a judge?

MAUREEN OʼCONNOREDUCATION: JD. Cleveland Marshall Collegeof LawOCCUPATION: Chief JusticeTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Chief Justice2011-present; Associate Justice 2003-2011;Lt. Governor & Dir. of the Dept. of PublicSafety 1999-2002; Prosecuting Attorney,

Summit County 1995-1999; Common Pleas Judge 1993-1995; Probate Court Magistrate 1985-1993; Private Practice1981-1985; Family: 2 children 5 grandchildren; Affiliations:CatholicANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Chief Justice 2011-present;Associate Justice 2003-2011; Common Pleas Judge 1993-1995; Probate Court Magistrate 1985-1993ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: As an attorney in private prac-tice and as prosecuting attorney for Summit County I repre-sented clients in state court hearings and trials, in appellatecourts and in Federal court. That experience, along with myexperience as a magistrate and common pleas judge, stoodme in good stead when I was elected to the bench as a jus-tice on the Ohio Supreme Court. I understand the difficultrole of an attorney and have witnessed the good that attor-neys and the courts have accomplished for clients.Experience both before and on the bench has allowed me tofully understand and respect the role of an attorney and ajudge.

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OHIO SUPREME COURT JUSTICETerm: - 6 yearsSalary: $148,753Responsibilities: Hears all cases involving questions arisingunder the Ohio Constitution or statutes; hears appeals fromCourts of Appeals decisions. The Supreme Courtʼs decisionsare final except in cases involving the U.S. Constitution,statutes, or treaties.QUESTION 1: List your judicial experience (courts andyears):QUESTION 2: What about your non-judicial legal experiencequalifies you to be a judge?

Term Commencing 01/01/17Number to be elected: 1

PATRICK FISCHER - RepublicanEDUCATION: Undergraduate and J.D. fromHarvard University, graduated cum laudeOCCUPATION: Judge, Ohio First DistrictCourt of AppealsTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Partner andAssociate, Keating Muething & Klekamp,Associate, Thompson & Knight, Law Clerk,

U.S District Judge William O. Bertelsman, E.D. Ky,; Family:Married with one child; Affiliations: Member of St. XavierCatholic Church. Member of the Hamilton County MentalHealth Board, Cincinnati Childrenʼs Museum Board, VisionsCommunity Services Inc., Hamilton County ADAS Board andPleasant Ridge Community CouncilANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Judge of First District Court ofAppeals. 2010-presentANSWER TO QUESTION 2: I believe that my hard work,integrity and respect for the office qualifies me to serve onthe Ohio Supreme Court. I learned the value of hard workfrom my parents and took that with me to Harvard. Duringmy time there I also had at least one job (janitor ), if not two(library worker) or three (as an intramural ref) jobs at a time,while helping to pay my way through an expensive collegeas my parents did not have the money to afford my school.Despite needing to earn those funds, I still received anaward at graduation for supposedly being the all around per-son in the class. The other thing I value more than anythingelse is integrity. The voters and citizens of Ohio have theright to expect that your judges have the utmost integrity,respect for the law and highest ethical standards. I believethat I have all three and because of that have consistentlybeen cited by me peers including serving as President of theOhio State Bar Association. Iʼve has always had a deep andabiding inte

JOHN P. OʼDONNELL - DemocratCandidate response was not received by publication deadline.

Term Commencing 01/02/17Number to be elected: 1

CYNTHIA RICE - (Democrat)EDUCATION: J.D. University of Akron, B.S.Purdue UniversityOCCUPATION: JudgeTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Judge, EleventhDistrict Court of Appeals, 2003 – PresentPresiding/Administrative Judge – 2007 and 2016United States Attorneyʼs Office, 1999 – 2001

Assistant United States Attorney, General Crimes Division,Special Assistant United States Attorney, 1997 – 1999 TrumbullCounty Prosecutorʼs Office, 1991 – 1999 First Assistant, CriminalDivision Chief Counsel, Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement TaskForce Criminal Administrator Chief Counsel, Drug Prosecution

Unit . Private Practice, Rice Law Offices, 1989 – 1993; Family:Married 28 years to Judge Ron Rice. We have three children;Affiliations: Ohio State Extension Advisory Board, Ohio JudicialConference Executive Committee, 2011 – present Criminal Lawand Procedure Committee co-chair, 2011 – present AppellateProcedure Committee, 2013 – present Ohio Supreme CourtʼsAdvisory Committee on Court Security, 2013 – present BarAssociation Memberships: Ohio, Ashtabula County, GeaugaCounty, Lake County, Portage County, Trumbull County.ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Judge, Eleventh District Courtof Appeals, 2003 – Present Presiding/Administrative Judge –2007 and 2016ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: (1)For twelve years beforebecoming a judge, I gained extensive legal and courtroomexperience as a federal and criminal prosecutor. My non-judi-cial legal practice has been invaluable during my last thirteenyears as an appellate judge. As the Assistant United StatesAttorney assigned to Youngstown, I oversaw the daily opera-tions of the U.S. Attorneyʼs office. I worked with federal andlocal law enforcement from the investigative stage of thecase through trial. While prosecuting felons, I received exten-sive courtroom experience including bench and jury trials. Itaught in-service training for local police officers on topicslike Fourth Amendment search and seizure, Report Writing,and Ethics and Professionalism. As a member of the GeneralCrimes Division, I prosecuted major felonies, includingfirearm and drug law violations, cyber stalking and interstatestalking, and bank robberies. I worked with local communityleaders in the development of the first Weed and Seed pro-gram in Youngstow

PAT DeWINE - RepublicanEDUCATION: J.D. The University of MichiganLaw SchoolOCCUPATION: Judge serving on the First DistrictCourt of AppealsTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: I am currentlya judge on Ohioʼs First District Court ofAppeals. At the request of the Chief Justice, Ihave sat by designation on the Ohio Supreme

Court. I previously served as a trial court judge on theHamilton County Court of Common Pleas, where I heardboth criminal and civil matters. Prior to becoming a judge, Iserved my community as Hamilton County Commissionerand also as a Cincinnati City Council Member. I was a prac-ticing attorney for 13 years at Keating, Muething & Klekamp,a leading private law firm in Cincinnati, where I handled adiverse range of litigation matters, including appellate andconstitutional matters. I am also an adjunct professor at theUniversity of Cincinnati in both the College of Law and theCollege of Arts and Sciences, teaching courses in AppellatePractices & Procedure to law students as well as courses onOhio Government & Politics and American Courts to under-graduates; Family: Married with 5 kids; Affiliations: N/AANSWER TO QUESTION 1: 1994 – Graduated University ofMichigan Law School (top 10% of class). 1995 – 1996 –Clerk, the Honorable David A. Nelson, United States SixthCircuit Court of Appeals. 1996 – 2009 – Of counsel, Keating,Muething & Klekamp. 2009 – 2012 – Judge, HamiltonCounty Court of Common Pleas. 2013 – Present – Judge,Ohio First District Court of Appeals.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: I have always had a deeprespect for the rule of law and the impact a sound legal sys-tem can play in citizensʼ daily lives. My federal clerkshipimmediately after law school gave me a deeper appreciationfor the federalist structure of our country; my work at a lead-ing private law firm allowed me to gain an appreciation forthe many legal issues businesses and individuals regularlyface; and my tenure as a city council member and countycommissioner provided me the opportunity to work in anadjacent branch of government and gain firsthand knowledgeabout how the government and legal system work besttogether to improve the lives of our citizens. Combined withmy judicial roles, these experiences make me very well suit-ed for a seat on Ohioʼs high court.

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OHIO COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE3rd District

Term: - 4 years Number to be elected: 2 per DistrictSalary: $132,000Responsibilities: The Court of Appeals is essentially a Courtof Review. It hears appeals from the Common Pleas, County,and Municipal Courts. Decisions are final except in casesinvolving Constitutional questions, cases of felony, cases inwhich it has original jurisdiction, and cases of public or greatgeneral interest.

Term Commencing 02/09/17

RANDALL L. BASINGER - DemocratCandidate response was not received by publication deadline.

WILLIAM RAY ZIMMERMANThird District Court of Appeals for OhioEDUCATION: J.D.Ohio Northern School ofLaw (1979)OCCUPATION: Common Pleas Judge, ShelbyCounty Ohio (Probate and Juvenile Divisions)TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Attorney atlaw 1979-2008

ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: 2009-present Shelby CountyCommon Pleas Court, Probate and Juvenile Division (elect-ed 2008 and re-elected in 2014) *I have also served as afaculty member with the Ohio Judicial College (Division ofthe Ohio Supreme Court) since 2012. The Judicial College isresponsible for the education and training of Ohio judges.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Before becoming a judge in2009, I had a successful law practice. I have tried over 100jury trials, over 2000 family court cases (divorce, dissolution,child custody), as well as the general practice of law (adop-tions, guardianships, probate estates, real estate transac-tions, personal injury and business disputes). I was alsodeath penalty certified by the Ohio Supreme Court before Ibecame a judge. For 30+ years I served and provided legaladvice to schools, PTO groups, church councils, non-profitgroups, fraternal organizations and community associations.I taught constitutional law classes (Sinclair CommunityCollege, 1980 and 1981) and have provided legal guidanceto college students (at Ohio Northern University) involved instudent teaching (2004-2008).

Term Commencing 02/11/17

STEVEN R. SHAW - RepublicanCandidate response was not received by publication deadline.

MEMBER STATE BOARDOF EDUCATION

Term: - 4 yearsNumber to be elected: 1 per DistrictSalary: No salaryResponsibilities: Exercise responsibility for overseeing theOhio Department of Education and creates policy and makesrecommendation for K-12 education in OhioQuestion for Candidates for State Board of Education: Abill was passed in 2015 that will strengthen regulation of char-ter schools across the state. The new law requires in-depthfinancial and academic reporting from schools and manage-ment organizations, stops charter schools from switchingsponsors to avoid getting shut down, and prohibits poorlyrated sponsors from opening new schools among other provi-sions. Do you believe this legislation is sufficient? Why or whynot?

TANYCE J. ADDISON - Party9808 Harding Hwy., LaRue, Ohio 43332EDUCATION: Upper Sandusky High School;Studied Music Education at The Ohio StateUniversity.OCCUPATION: Teacher in the public schoolsystem; Church Choir Director;TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Teacher for

30 + years; Elgin Local Schools, Ridgedale Schools, PoliticalAction Coordinator at Central OEA/NEA; The Ohio StateUniversity Marching Band TBDBITLANSWER TO QUESTION: I applaud the Oho Assembly forpassing this much needed legislation in HB 2. This is a stepin the right direction for much needed transparency andaccountability. But the funding issue still needs to bereformed. Local school districts have the unfair burden tosubsidize the cost of students who transfer to chartersbecause state funding is insufficient to cover the fullexpense. This robs children in the local public districts ofmuch needed resources. We also need to speed up theprocess to close failing charter schools. Children lose valu-able learning opportunities because this process is too slow.Students having more than one identification number if theyattend a charter school presents the potential for fraud andabuse. Charters need to be held at the same public recordslaws as any other public entity. The investment in our chil-drenʼs education must be truly focused on filling their minds,not the pockets of the profiteers.

LINDA HAYCOCK - Party3358 Yaka Road, Lima. Ohio 45806EDUCATION: B.S., EconomicsOCCUPATION: Business Manager, HaycockFoot & Ankle CenterTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: ShawneeLocal Board of Education, 8 yearsLegislative Liaison, 7 years

President (current) and Vice-PresidentOhio School Boards AssociationFederal Relations Network, 3 yearsMember of Board Member Cabinet, 3 yearsProfessional DevelopmentOSBA Master Board Member, 2015ANSWER TO QUESTION: Given the large amount of taxdollars the State of Ohio allocates to charter schools — 1 bil-lion dollars ($1,000,000,000) annually— charter school,sponsor, and operator accountability is imperative. Beyondthe magnitude of funding, schools that use local tax dollars,traditional public or charter, should thus be accountable tolocal taxpayers. For instance, in the school district I haveserved for 8 years, $3.8 million in taxpayer dollars have beenredirected to charter schools over the past 10 years— rough-ly the annual compensation for 5 teachers. About 80% ofShawneeʼs funds come from local tax dollars approved byvoters for Shawnee Schools, not charter schools.

Nevertheless, accountability in the charter school sectorhas been insufficient and inconsistent, leaving use of tax dol-lars, student performance, student attendance, teacher licen-sure, administrative costs, enrollment, and qualifications ofsponsors and operators unsupervised. In 2015, for instance,a study found that among 5,800 organizations that receivedtaxpayer funds in Ohio over the past 14 years, the 400 char-ter schools audited accounted for a full 70% of misspentmoney. Perhaps most notably, David Hansen, ODEʼs schoolchoice director, resigned last year after it was revealed thathe had excluded failing online charter schools from the eval-uation of charter school management organizations.

After this mismanagement in Ohioʼs charter sector,reform understandably found a bipartisan audience amongOhioans dedicated to fiscal responsibility. As a small busi-

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ness owner trained in economics, I heartily supported andcelebrated the passage of HB 2, the Ohio general assem-blyʼs historic, almost unanimous effort to reform charterschool oversight.

In order to restore Ohio to its former status as a leader ineducation, the charter school reform movement that beganwith HB 2 must continue. As a mother of four, I would workon the State Board of Education to ensure that all Ohioʼschildren have the same opportunities I have enjoyed. Mostimportantly, we must ensure that the tax dollars we spend oneducation in actuality prepare our children to be the engagedcitizens, legislators, physicians, educators, entrepreneurs,and innovators, as well as to sustain a healthy, forward-look-ing society and economy.

MARTHA MANCHESTER - Party29249 State Route 385 Lakeview, OH 43331EDUCATION: BS in Education from The OhioState UniversityOCCUPATION: Managing Partner inManchester Farms General PartnershipTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: FormerTeacher at Indian Lake Schools, and substi-

tute teacher at Waynesfield Goshen Schools, (all subjects).Founder of Rainbow Nursery School. Released TimeProgram Coordinator at Waynesfield Goshen. ANSWER TO QUESTION: I believe it is critical for parentsand students to have a choice in education. We must protectthat choice by ensuring that all educational alternatives areproperly assessed for academic rigor and financial steward-ship. Millions of taxpayer dollars are spent to provide newopportunities in charter schools, and charter schools shouldbe accountable to parents, students and taxpayers. The2015 Charter School Bill is a good start to providing greateroversight and accountability in charter schoolsʼ operations fortaxpayers and parents alike. Educational choice is a contin-uing conversation that requires regular updates. We cannotrisk having our children lose out because the school theyattend does not meet high standards of quality education.Taxpayers need to have confidence in their investment, par-ents need to have confidence in their choice, and studentsneed to have confidence in their success.

LILLI VITALECandidate response was not received by publication deadline.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERTerm: - 4 yearsSalary: $61,215Responsibilities: To exercise financial control of Countyexpenditures; to authorize public works; to purchase land andbuildings; to let contracts; to plan and administer welfare. TheBoard of County Commissioners also appoints other officialsto operate various departments.QUESTION 1: Are you satisfied with the progress on theJustice Center?QUESTION 2: What do you foresee as the next project for thecounty?

Term Commencing 01/02/17Number to be elected: 1

HOLLY STACY - Republican8550 N.C.R. 51 Green Springs, Ohio 44836EDUCATION: B.S. in Agriculture, Ohio StateUniversityM.B.A., Tiffin UniversityOCCUPATION: Seneca CountyCommissioner, 2013–present

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Old Fort Board of Education, 2004 – 2011; President 5 years>Over 20 years in communications, PR, media relations andpublic involvement work>Previous employers: OSU Extension, ODOT, Toledo-LucasCounty Port Authority, HNTBANSWER TO QUESTION 1: I am very satisfied with theprogress on the Justice Center. It has taken a lot of cooper-ation between the County and the City of Tiffin to be wherewe are today, under construction. This project is on trackthanks to the work and monetary contributions from thejudges, county, city and the partners we have engaged in theproject. It truly has been a challenge that was worth theefforts. We maintain an open and transparent process in aunique multi-government building project that many thoughtcould never be done.

For me, the driving force to see this project through wasthe need for adequate space for our juvenile & probate court.Yes, we gain improved security, program capabilities acrosscourt systems, improved technology, and a central locationfor justice services in Seneca County – but addressing aneed that was identified a long time ago by the citizens andthe court was a strong focus for me.

It has been an honor to work with my fellow countyemployees, the city and elected leaders to get this projectunderway, and a privilege to be making the best fiscal deci-sions I can on behave of the tax payers in the county. ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Near term, the next project forthe county is technical infrastructure. We have the need toget fiber capabilities to all our county buildings for improvedsecurity of county data, service and efficiency. This nextlevel of technology will also aid us in the next generation ofthe 911 services available for the safety protection of our citi-zens and visitors.

Short term, the next project is to continue working withour partners in economic development and regional plan-ning, along with the state, on roadway infrastructure thatimproves access for business development and safety. Thedevelopment of the countyʼs transportation priorities andresearch of financial resources, based on the needs we canmeet with improvements, are key to road improvementsalong with the other related infrastructure needed for busi-ness expansions and access.

Long term, the next project will be another building pro-ject that meets needs and efficiencies for county services.Our ability to serve the citizens of the county is always a pri-ority and in order to maintain that ability we will stay on topof building needs to maintain what we have, but also look forthe potential to revamp or consolidate if possible.

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SHAYNE E. THOMAS - Republican2259 TWP RD 159 Tiffin, OhioEDUCATION: Bachelors of Arts from theUniversity of Toledo, Graduate School ofBanking at the University of Wisconsin,Graduate Studies in Economics at BowlingGreen State UniversityOCCUPATION: Commissioner in waiting

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 25 years in banking, busi-ness, and real estate investing as well as many civic boardsand committees.ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: We are the proud generationthat gets to build a new hall of justice for our community. Itwill serve as a symbol of civic pride. Once complete it willallow us to turn the page from the divisiveness of the pastand celebrate all of the great things that are happeningaround the county. There is still work to be done, however,on preserving and promoting public space in the center ofthe County Seat. I envision a multipurpose performancestage and an accessible green on or near courthousesquare. It could host outdoor plays, freedom of speechevents, music, and the arts. The building is just one part ofthe civic core and the commissioners should do what theycan to engage the largest possible segment of the populaceand show them that this is their home built with their money.This new structure also gives rise to an unprecedentedopportunity to reconfigure the rest of the physical spaceoccupied by the county. The commissioners have a chal-lenging path ahead in repurposing the old Carnegie Libraryand addressing the mostly abandoned Jefferson street prop-erty. These decisions will need to be made in a fiscallyresponsible manner that preserves the past, yet doesnʼtexcessively burden the taxpayers. ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: The next significant projectthat must be undertaken in the county is the development ofa county wide Active Transportation Plan. We are fastapproaching an era where drones will deliver our pizzas andself-driving trucks will arrive daily. These changes shouldcause us to reconsider our transportation network and howto best leverage our assets to benefit everyoneʼs quality oflife. We have incredible county and township roads. Thereis not, however, a single meaningful bike route, path or bikelane in the county anywhere. I envision a network of con-nected bicycle routes utilizing existing roads throughout thecounty that link our population centers to our county andmunicipal parks. For instance, we could see a link from theNorth Coast Inland bike trail near Bellevue that passesthrough Flatrock, Attica, and Republic to arrive at HedgesBoyer Park. There could be a well-marked route betweenGarlo Park in Bloomville and other parks such as Collier andLittle Hedges. The Iron Triangle in Fostoria is one of themost unique places in Northwest Ohio. Letʼs make it bikefriendly. A great family day out is to ride your bike to OldFort and visit Steyer Nature Preserve. Letʼs make SenecaCounty the safest and friendliest county in Ohio for cyclists.We will reap benefits in quality of life, safety, health, andtourism as well as recruitment and retention of employeesfor the 21st century.

PROSECUTING ATTORNEYTerm: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $127,563Responsibilities: To investigate and prosecute crimes com-mitted within the county, to defend the county in court, and togive legal advice to county agencies and townships.QUESTION 1: How do you foresee working with the cityProsecuting Attorney in the new Justice Center?QUESTION 2: How has the opiate epidemic (prescriptiondrugs) and heroin affected your office?

DEREK DeVINE51 GolfviewEDUCATION: University of Evansville, 1990. Ohio NorthernUniversity, Law School, 1993.OCCUPATION: Prosecuting Attorney.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Assistant Prosecutor 1994-1999. Private Practice Attorney 2000-2008. Prosecutor2009-Present.ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: I anticipate greater cooperationand collaboration facilitated by being in the same facility.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: A significant percentage of ourcases involve persons with an opiate addiction. Our societyneeds much more effort at preventing addiction and provid-ing meaningful rehabilitation. The criminal justice system isill-equipped to deal with the problem but has become theback stop for the addiction epidemic.

CLERK OF COURTSTerm: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $66,002Responsibilities: To enter judgements and collect court costsfor appellate and common pleas courts, and also to issue andtransfer automobile and water craft certificates of title.QUESTION 1: Have there been any changes in your officeprocedures due to technology advances?QUESTION 2: Are there new issues or problems facing yourdepartment?

JEAN A. ECKELBERRY - Republican7220 E. St. Rt. #18, Republic, OH 44867EDUCATION: Associate Degree BusinessTechnology, Tiffin UniversityOCCUPATION: Seneca County Clerk ofCourts for Common Pleas Court, LegalDepartment, Auto Title Department, and ThirdDistrict Court of Appeals.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 2 years as

the Clerk of Courts. 15 years as the Court Administrator forCommon Pleas Court. Education and training through theOhio Clerk Association. ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: In the Auto Title Office, newprocedures have been put into place preparing for therelease of a new Auto Title Processing System coming out inJanuary of 2017.

In the Legal Department, new procedures have been putinto place to concentrate on scanning documents that arenot currently located in our office. Specifically, scanning oldJournal Dockets instead of old individual files. This allowsus to provide copies of final Journal Entries quicker by nothaving to leave our office to where they are currently stored.

On our website the following improvements have beenmade: additional information has been added, access toforms and a much smoother search capability. Theseimprovements provide a user friendly format which is easilyaccessible anytime to those who need it.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: A new issue in the Title Officeis the release of a new Auto Title Processing System. Inanticipation of this release, training has already taken placeand is continuing to take place through the end of the year.With the new systemʼs implementation, we will have a betterand more efficient way to process your titles. We are excit-ed and looking forward to getting this new system underwayas it will make it more streamlined in entering data. Bydoing so, we hope to be able to reduce the amount of timeyou are waiting for us to complete the processing of yourtitle.

A new issue in the Legal Department is a new law thatwill go into effect in late September. This law will permit thefiling of Complaints in our office on behalf of the Ohio Courtof Claims. In anticipation of this, training has taken place,supplies have been ordered, updates to our docketing sys-tem software are being worked on and procedures are beingestablished. We do not anticipate any problems in beingready when this goes into effect.

As always we will continue to look for ways to improvewhat we do to make your experience with our Title Officeand our Legal Department better.

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SHERIFFTerm: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $69,372Responsibilities: To provide services to the courts, to over-see the county jail, and to act as chief law enforcement officerfor the county.QUESTION 1: How has the increased number of heroincases affected the Sheriffʼs Office?QUESTION 2: Has the Pokémon Go game become a safetyproblem in Seneca County?

WILLIAM E. ECKELBERRY - Republican3040 S. SR. 100, Tiffin Ohio 44883 (Sheriff̓s Office)EDUCATION: 1976 Tiffin Columbian1980 Tiffin Police Academy Over 35 years of continuing education in LawEnforcementOCCUPATION: SheriffTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 1980-1982

Reserve Deputy, 1982-1989 Road Deputy, 1989-1991 RoadSergeant, 1991-2001 Road Lieutenant, 2001-2010 RoadCaptain, 2010 to Present Sheriff.Working together on a multitude of criminal cases with local,state and federal agencies to help the folks we protect.ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Over the past 30 years weʼveseen the drug of choice change numerous times here inSeneca County. While each one of them has presented itsown unique problems, none of them have had the impact onour community like heroin has. We have learned even on apersonʼs first use, this drug seizes their life and itʼs a very diffi-cult struggle for them to escape it. From the initial drug investigations, arrests made, housing andmedical issues and finally the court hearings, it has increasedour work load and added an additional burden to our alreadystretched to the limit operational budget. While some may find it difficult at times to see, I feel thatevery obstacle that we face has an upside to it. The one hereis the cooperation between numerous agencies in our com-munity that have come together to offer support on this issuehas been phenomenal. The number of individuals that havebeen helped by this collaboration is increasing every day. ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: No, it has not.

COUNTY RECORDERTerm: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $55,349Responsibilities: To record deeds, mortgages, plats, liens,and other written instruments.QUESTION 1: Has there been new technology to assist themanagement of your office? Please explain.QUESTION 2: Is too much information available to the publicthrough the internet?

MICHAEL DELL - Party324 Coe Street Tiffin, OH 44883EDUCATION: Terra Community College, Associates Degreein business administration with a major in computer pro-gramming.OCCUPATION: Seneca County Recorder.Training and Experience: Real estate title abstractor, SenecaCounty Recorder.ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Yes. Technology in almost allareas is evolving every day. In the management of records,the Recorders Office has gone from doing everything byhand to being greatly streamlined with the help of technolo-gy. I am always looking for ways to improve the office withtechnology, while being fiscally responsible.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: In the case of the RecordersOffice, we are a public records office. All records are able tobe searched and viewed by anyone coming in to the office. Ido make the indices available on the internet, however toview the instrument, you must visit the office.

COUNTY TREASURERTerm: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $58,668Responsibilities: To collect taxes in the county and its subdi-visions, disburse expenditures, and invest the countyʼs funds.QUESTION 1: Has casino revenue increased for SenecaCounty as was originally predicted?QUESTION 2: Does this revenue or lack thereof make a dif-ference for the county?

DAMON D. ALT - Party7226 S. Twp. Rd. 97, New Riegel, Ohio 44853EDUCATION: Mohawk High SchoolEastern Michigan University, Accounting DegreeUniversity of Toledo, College of Law, Juris DoctorOCCUPATION: Seneca County Treasurer, Certified PublicAccountant, and AttorneyTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Seneca County Treasurer,during the course of that time implemented a cashiering sys-tem in real time, the transmittal of checks electronically,availability to make online payments, credit card payments,ACH payments, and electronic check payments. Prior Iworked in public accounting firms and City of Tiffin asAssistant City ProsecutorANSWER TO QUESTION 1: The casino revenue has under-performed the expectations for the amount generated forSeneca County. The casino revenue was intended as areplacement for the State of Ohio cuts to local governmentfunds that occurred in 2012, the amount of those cuts weresubstantial to the county. The amounts generated from casinorevenue for 2012 was $278,432.56, 2013 was $674,413.14,2014 was $659,179.33, 2015 was $653,507.19, and 2016through the 2nd half was $333,356.63. So as the figuresreflect the casino revenue has helped to offset those reduc-tions to the local government funds received from the State ofOhio, but were not an adequate revenue replacement for thelost revenue from local government funds. I do not anticipateany further substantial increases to casino revenue from whathas been received from the State of Ohio, and feel the histori-cal trend seems to be around the $650,000 to $670,000 rangewhich Seneca County would be receiving in the future yearly.Clearly the revenue received is substantially lower than theamounts received in the past from the State of Ohio throughlocal government funds which had been over $1,000,000.00.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: The lost reveune from local gov-ernment funds that had been received has impacted budget-ing and made a difference for Seneca County. The casino rev-enue received has helped to offset the overall reduction forSeneca County but as the figures show has not been a 100%revenue replacement for the lost revenue. I think that sincethe reduction in funds has occurred, there is more prudencewith the expending of funds for the various departments ofSeneca County. The one revenue component to SenecaCounty Revenueʼs that has continued to increase and growfrom year to year is the amount received for Sales Tax. Thereclearly has been an increase with residents spending locallywithin Seneca County which without this increase the effectsof the reductions of revenue would have had more of animpact for Seneca County. It appears as many residents arewell aware, that there is continued economic growth forSeneca County in various segments, the food industry, manu-facturing expansions, and retail industry, all of which effectsthe sales tax generated within Seneca County. This is a goodeconomic indicator of growth that Seneca County is undergo-ing and will hopefully continue in the future.

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COUNTY ENGINEERTerm: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $99,417Responsibilities: To oversee the construction, maintenance,and repair of all bridges in the county, and of county roads andother public improvements except buildings in the county.Question for Candidates for County Engineer: Describethe projects that have been completed in the past four years.

MARK ZIMMERMAN1780 Winfield Dr.EDUCATION: B.S. Ag Econ Ohio StateUniversity, 1990BS Civil Engineering 2000, Univ of ToledoAssociates in Surveying, Owens CommunityCollegeOCCUPATION: County Engineer

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 6 years SenecaConservative District, 1 yr Seneca Reg Planning, 18 yearsEngineerANSWER TO QUESTION 1: The past 4 years have beendedicated to improving the safety & welfare of the travelingpublic, we have resurfaced or sealed nearly 200 of our 400miles of Road, widened various road segments, installed$700,000 worth of guardrail and replaced or rehabilitatedover 30 bridges. We have done this with fiscal responsibilityand a team of workers that are second to none.

CORONERTerm: - 4 years Number to be elected: 1Salary: $45,384Responsibilities: To determine cause of death of personsdying in a violent or suspicous manner and to issue death cer-tificates.QUESTION 1: Please explain how you work with the coro-nerʼs office in Toledo.QUESTION 2: What are the expenses involved?

MARK AKERS1990 Timbercreek Drive, TiffinEDUCATION: Doctor of Medicine – Wright State University1998TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: County Coroner 2004 ——ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Direct contact with LucasCounty Coronerʼs Office with investigation & cause of death.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Costs include transport, autop-sies, & single investigator.

COMMON PLEAS JUDGETerm: - 6 years Number to be elected: 2Salary: $133,850Responsibilities: To preside at trials of both civil and criminalcases; to supervise the jury commission, grand jury, and otherdepartments of the courtQUESTION 1: List your judicial experience (courts and years)What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you tobe a judge?

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STEVE C. SHUFF - RepublicanSeneca County Common Pleas CourtEDUCATION: J.D. from Wake Forest University School ofLawOCCUPATION: JudgeTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Law practice 1978-1998ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Judge of the Seneca CountyCommon Pleas Court since Jan. 2, 1999.ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Served in private practice andalso was assistant county prosecutor and county prosecutorfor Seneca County.

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MICHAEL P. KELBLEYCandidate response was not received by publication deadline.

Local Ballot Issues

Seneca County Park District – Additional –0.5 mills for 10 yrs., commencing 2016, parksand recreation

Tiffin City School District – Renewal – 1.0mill – and increase 1.72 mills for a continuingperiod of time, commencing in 2017, generalpermanent improvements

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22001166 22001166 2016 CANDIDATE NIGHT

October 12, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Tiffin Middle School

Question & Answer Forum Candidates Invited

to Participate: Bill Reineke Dave Burke Holly Stacy

Shayne Thomas Derek Devine

Jean Eckelberry Mark Akers Damon Alt Michael Dell

Mark Zimmerman William Eckelberry

Steve Shuff Michael Kelbley

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FOSTORIA CITY F OSTORIA 1 A UAW LOCAL 533, 1675 NORTH UNION STREET FOSTORIA 1 B CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 339 SANDUSKY ST.

FOSTORIA 3 A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 339 SANDUSKY ST. FOSTORIA 3 B GEARY FAMILY YMCA, 154 W. CENTER ST.

FOSTORIA 4 A FOSTORIA FIRE DEPT., 233 W. SOUTH ST. FOSTORIA 4 B GOOD SHEPHERD HOME, 725 COLUMBUS AVE.

TIFFIN CITY

TIFFIN 1 A 1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 96 S. MONROE ST. TIFFIN 1 B TIFFIN-SENECA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 77 JEFFERSON ST. TIFFIN 1 C TIFFIN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER, 600 N. RIVER RD.

TIFFIN 2 A TIFFIN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER, 600 N. RIVER RD. TIFFIN 2 B ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 101 MIAMI ST. TIFFIN 2 C TIFFIN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER, 600 N. RIVER RD.

TIFFIN 3 A ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 101 MIAMI ST. TIFFIN 3 B PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 126 HOPEWELL AVE. TIFFIN 3 C ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 101 MIAMI ST. TIFFIN 3 D PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 126 HOPEWELL AVE.

TIFFIN 4 A FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 300 MELMORE ST. TIFFIN 4 B FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 300 MELMORE ST. TIFFIN 4 C FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 300 MELMORE ST. TIFFIN 4 D FIRST UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 419 COE ST.

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GREEN SPRINGS VILLAGE CITY BUILDING, 120 CATHERINE ST., GREEN SPRINGS ADAMS TWP ADAMS TWP RODGER YOUNG VFW HALL,

5912 CR 44, GREEN SPRINGS NEW RIEGEL VILLAGE NR JR HIGH GYM, 44 N. PERRY ST., NEW RIEGEL BIG SPRING TOWNSHIP NR JR HIGH GYM, 44 N. PERRY ST., NEW RIEGEL BLOOMVILLE VILLAGE BLOOMVILLE VILLAGE OFFICE, 10 BEEGHLY AVE., BLOOMVILLE BLOOM TOWNSHIP BLOOM TWP FIRE STATION, 74 S. MARION ST., BLOOMVILLE CLINTON A CLINTON TWP FIRE STATION, 837 N. SR 101, TIFFIN CLINTON B CLINTON TWP FIRE STATION, 837 N. SR 101, TIFFIN CLINTON C CLINTON TWP FIRE STATION #2, 863 E. US 224, TIFFIN CLINTON D CLINTON TWP FIRE STATION, 837 N. SR 101, TIFFIN CLINTON E CLINTON TWP FIRE STATION #2, 863 E. US 224, TIFFIN EDEN NORTH EDEN TWP COUNTY GARAGE, 3210 S. SR 100, TIFFIN EDEN SOUTH EDEN TWP HALL & FIRE STATION, 6571 S. SR 100, MELMORE HOPEWELL A PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 126 HOPEWELL AVE., TIFFIN HOPEWELL B HOPEWELL TWP TRUSTEE OFFICE, 5281 W TR 112 HOPEWELL C BASCOM FIRE STATION, 5960 W. TIFFIN ST., BASCOM JACKSON TOWNSHIP JACKSON TWP HOUSE, 10014 W. CR 28, FOSTORIA BETTSVILLE VILLAGE BETTSVILLE AMERICAN LEGION, 100 STATE ST., BETTSVILLE LIBERTY A SS. PATRICK & ANDREWS CHURCH, 3761 N SR 635, FOSTORIA LIBERTY B KANSAS FIRE STATION, 5980 W. SR 635, KANSAS LOUDON NORTH LOUDON TWP OFFICE, 9970 W TR 112, FOSTORIA LOUDON SOUTH LOUDON TWP OFFICE, 9970 W TR 112, FOSTORIA PLEASANT TOWNSHIP PLEASANT TWP HOUSE, 850 TR 15L, OLD FORT REED TOWNSHIP REED TWP HOUSE, 14027 SR 162, REPUBLIC REPUBLIC VILLAGE SCIPIO TOWNSHIP, 213 WASHINGTON ST., REPUBLIC SCIPIO TWP SCIPIO TOWNSHIP, 213 WASHINGTON ST., REPUBLIC SENECA A McCUTCHENVILLE FIRE STATION,

4460 TR 1072, McCUTCHENVILLE SENECA B McCUTCHENVILLE FIRE STATION,

4460 TR 1072, McCUTCHENVILLE THOMPSON TWP THOMPSON TOWNSHIP,

13525 TR 178, BELLEVUE ATTICA VILLAGE ATTICA VILLAGE HALL,

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