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16 News Herald Monday, November 2, 1970 Chance to finish Stephens' request Observe Vietnam week Shimp tells value of police experience ties, who would be uniformed and who would ride with regular deputies en night patrol to relieve the shortage of help. Sheriff Stephens also plans to We can achieve much ML have one deputy stationed in the extreme east end rf ot. tawa County and another deputy stationed in the extreme west end of the countv. With these men in Danbury and either Clay or Allen townships, those deputies could handle emer gencies in those areas much quicker than is possible Sheriff Stephens now has seven states Armed Forces are corn-deputies: Chief Deputy William netted to fignt ta Vietnam; and Faust, Jack Cupp, Gerald Perry, WHEREAS, The individual Don Beck, Eugene Sprosty, servicemen are fighting valiant-John Crosser and Jack Mor- jy for our country; and tus, who doubles as Catawba WHEREAS, The citizens of Township constable. There al- port Clinton wish to show their so are three young ladies who appreciation and support of our serve efficiently as dispatchers, u.

S. servicemen in Vietnam: The sheriffs department nas u.j a they are busy almost constant- I .1 Shimp also has plans to 1 insist on deputies taking advantage of available training and for establishing an auxiliary force a force which would consist of volunteer officers and would not cost the taxpayers money. These men would be trained in police duties and on call to serve as dispatchers, traffic controllers and to ride with "If elected, I would institute an auxiliary force to get deputies off the desk and off traffic direction." In the late stages of his campaign Shimp has taken aim at two rumors concerning himself and his approach to the office of sheriff. One of these involves his plans for the department. Shimp said there were rumors he would fire all present deputies.

In response to this claim he emphasized, "I have no intention right now to replace anyone. If I can determine that an individual has performed his job and is performing his job as I expect it, I am going to keep him." Shimp did not make a guarantee of job security to every deputy but said such judgment would be made after he was on the job and personally witnessed the deputies' work, if elected. "I really haven't made up my mind in all respects if fortunate to be elected," stated Shimp. He added, "There are some outstanding deputies. The ones I feel are outstanding are ones I am going to keep." Shimp concluded, "I don't have anyone in mind to take anyone's place over there.

I have no intention right now to replace anyone." is a taxpayer and is entitled to the same quick, efficient service from the sheriff's department," Sheriff Clarence J. Stephens, Democratic candidate for sheriff in Tuesday's election, stated this week. Appointed to the sheriffs position April 8, 1970, by the Ottawa County Democratic Central Committee to fill the unexpired term of former sheriff James Ellenberger, Stephens asks the residents of this county for support at the polls. "I've started now and want to finish the job. I would be honored to continue this service." Stephens declares.

Born in California, Ohio, a small town near Cincinnati, Sheriff Stephens moved to Ot tawa County as a young child. He was raised on a farm near Genoa. His father had been an interurban conductor in Cin- dnnati before the family moved ii hi uie uoiwi area. Clarence Stephens attended the first grade at Bono and then transferred to the Woodville elementary school. He is a graduate of Genoa high school.

After graduation, Stephens Continued to work as a farmer, Later he worked at the Genoa Store for two years, at the U. S. Gypsum plant in Genoa five years and at the Lorenzen Coal Company in Curtice for four years. He was married to the former Alice Hesselbart in 1934 and she died in 1961. A World War II veteran, Stephens served three years nrmy uronance uorps in England, France and Ger many and was discharged in February, 1946.

After returning home to Genoa, Stephens managed the former Genoa Recreation Dowling alley for a year and then was ap- pointed chief of police in that village. He served as Genoa chief of police for three years, In February, 1950, Stephens was appointed a deputy sheriff to serve under Sheriff Mer- lan Budd and he served as a deputy for 16 years until resigning in 1966 when he ran iy. proclaim the week of Novem-Among physical improvements, ber 1 through 7, 1970, as. Sheriff Stephens hopes to com- CHRISTMAS FOR OUR U. S.

plete more painting and repair SERVICEMEN IN VIETNAM work in the county jail and Week to Port Clinton and urge sheriff's office. If Clarence 0181 citizens and all corn-Stephens is elected sheriff Nov. munity organizations Join in 3, there also are plans for a the observance, sheriff's horse posse for parade WITNESS WHEREOF, I duties and it would be organized have hereunto set my hand more complete coverage and protection of the public if there is cooperation," said Shimp, emphasizing, "Working for the people is the name of the game." His contention is there is enough crime, accidents and more than enough investigations to keep everybody busy. "Cooperation will give people that much better coverage," claimed Shimp. Better coverage of the county with law enforcement is primary in Shimp's hopes and plans for his department.

He has positive plans on how to spread the services of the Sheriff's department to the eastern and western extremes of Ottawa County. In the Danbury township area he will push for a cooperative plan similar to the one now in existence on Catawba Island. The township constable would also be a deputy of the Sheriff department with full powers of that office. The western end of the county is even more remote from the Sheriff's headquarters in Port Clinton and presents more of a problem. Shimp in his pre-election campaigning has made a pledge that a Sheriff's department car would work the western end of the county daily.

Shimp sees the need for at least two more deputies on the Sheriff's staff. For six days after the resignation of James Ellenberger as sheriff and before Clarence Stephens, who now serves, was named by the Democratic party to serve, Shimp was interim sheriff for six days as an appointee of the county commissioners. In that brief periods Shimp got a glimpse at the manpower problems of the Sheriff's department. "I tried to work out schedules, and there was no way vou could work out adequate coverage without two more men." CLARENCE STEPHENS Democrat 'or county commissioner. Af- tor ho Inst In rlnsA nam.

Stephens began working for the Genoa Area School District, in 1968, he was a candidate for sheriff and again lost in a close race, When former sheriff. James Ellenberger resigned earlier this vear. Stephens was the unanimous choice of the Ottawa County Democratic Central Committee to be named as sheriff to fill the unexpired term. He was a popular choice with the deputies as the experienced staff has worked in close harmony with Stephens. On Dec.

22. 1962. SteDhens was married to former Port ciintonite Marian Stevens Claus in Genoa, and she is the present matron of the county jail. Stephens is a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Genoa, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 324.

He was' a charter member of the Genoa Kiwanis Club and a former member of the Elks and Eagles lodges, If elected sheriff Tuesday, Nov. 3, Stephens has plans for improved service in the sheriff's department. He hopes to appoint ten special depu- by Deputy Gerald Perry. ACLU to defend indicted student COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Kent State University student bodv nresident Craia Morean. who was indicted in a special state grand Jury probe of Kent State disorders, wp be repre- "re On the eve of election Jack Shimp, the man bidding to be the first Republican sher-Js iff of Ottawa county, has been busy telling voters the pjj value of having a trained police officer in the Job, stressing a need for tion of law enforcement agen-S cies and dispelling rumors about his own qualifications.

The former village police officer and state highway 1 patrolman has taken the pos-I itive approach in his cam- 1 paign. Police work in his blood says Shimp is prime motiva- tion for his political bid to 1 become Sheriff. "The big reason for running I do consider myself a policeman. If you talk to any police- man, the greatest majority I can't get it out of their sys- tern." Continuing on his mo- tivation, Shimp stated, "Num- ber one reason is I enjoy il police work and think I can Li do what I always wanted to do." Tied to this desire to be a i police officer is a loyalty to 1 Ottawa county and its people. Shimp has lived in this county most of his life.

"I like the opportunity to do something for Ottawa county," noted the candidate, adding "Quite frankly I seek the opportunity to straighten out some of the things that happened in the past and are happening, now." Primary in the plans of Jack Shimp are increased police training for his deputies and. greater cooperation with other law enforcement offices. In his plans are efforts to improve cooperation between the sheriff 's department and the highway patrol, city police and village police officers. He said, "There always has been an atmosphere of distrust, animosity and suspicion between all departments. I intend to work to eliminate this." Tax JACK SHIMP Republican November 1, 1967.

He received the Highway Patrol's Superintendent's citation in 1966 and was selected Sandusky post 'Patrolman of the year' in 1966. In regard to charges he had to resien or was fired from the Patrol, Shimp makes a Oat denial and states: "I would welcome Bmmiu knn ih.iV4 1 CUIJTV1IC TTiiU U09 CUiJT UUUUi III his mind to call Ohio High-1 way Patrol general head-! quarters, Columbus; Ohio 1 Patrol District 2 headquar-U ters, Bucyrus, or Sandusky Patrol Post." Jack Shimp, who will be 1 37 years old next month, 1 was born in Toledo, 1933. In jj second grade his family moved to Elmore where he 1 received his elementary I schooling and graduated from high school. He joined the jjjf Navy in December 1952 and jj served four years. After II leaving the Navy he worked at the power plant of Erie Army.

Depot, attended Bowling Green State Univer- 3 sity for over a year while working as a policeman in 1 the village of Gibsonburg. He then went into the high- fj way patrol. I For the past three years he has been employed at 1 Uniroyal, where he is now quality control manager in charge of 50 employes. At Uniroyal he started as a 1 foreman, was promoted first to shift foreman, then de- 1 partment foreman and finally his current job. Shimp is married.

He and his wife, Diane, are parents of five children, Linda, 14; Cynthia, 12; Kelly, 10; Sandra, 7, and Jack, 4. uvu Laoerues union. schools, Education Director Dr. The ACLU said Sunday Mor- A-Lu coetzee announced. "Up gan will be represented by at- to now there has officially been torney Niki Z.

Schwartz of xx education in Transvaal Cleveland, who will be aided by schools. The ban on sex team of nationally known tion is therefore nothing new," attorneys." Coetzee said. If children spon- Morgan is one of 25 persons taneously ask about sex in class Second rumor attracting Shimp's rebuttal Js one that he was forced to resign from the Ohio Highway Patrol. Shimp was in the Ohio patrol for eight years, graduating from the Patrol Academy in 1958 and serving until inmctea ny ine jury mat in- vestigated Kent State disorders in which four students were killed in a confrontation with Ohio National Guardsmen. w', SB For a New and Stronger Voice All citizens are urged to display their American flags during Vietnam November 1 through the 7th.

The week observance spon sored locally by the Port Clin- ton Junior Women's Club is Par of "Christmas For Our u-s- Servicemen in Vietnam." prt Cmon Mayor Lockwood eis has issued a proclama- tion which reads as follows PROCLAMATION Christmas For Our U. S. Servicemen In Vietnam November 1 7, 1970 WHEREAS. The United NOW THEREFORE: I Lock- Z' wooa Zeis, Mayor ot tne ury of Port Clinton, do hereby and caused the seal of the City of Port Clinton to be affixed this 21st day of October 1970. LOCKWOOD ZEIS Mayor of the City of Port Clinton Children safeguarded JOHANNESBURG.

South Af- rina API School children will "safeguarded" against pos- sex education by a ban affecting all Transvaal province the teacher must "use his discretion in accordance with poiicy He must never answer the child in front of the lass, Coetzee said. You. 266, Fremont, Ohio For State Representative Ohio 1 3th District Reform Legislation Is Served 34 Months U.S. Army World War II (China Burma India) University of Michigan Graduate AB Degree in Political Science Own and Operate Farm Equipment Business in Fremont for 1 5 Years. (Purdy Sales, Inc.) Age 47, Married and One Daughter Member and Elder First United Presbyterian Church.

Better Schools with More State Financial Support. A Real Estate Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens More Effective Crime Control and Prevention. Stronger Water and Air Pollution Laws. Active In Many School and Civic Organizations. A MAN WHO IS CONCERNED ABOUT YOU AND ME.

1 ROWLAND J. PURDY" Ohio Needs A Governor With Integrity. Elect John J. Gilligan For Governor They'll Work Together For Purdy Campaign Committee Tom Secrist, P. O.

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