HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Five candidates are pursuing two Hanover Township seats in the Nov. 3 election.

The candidates include David W. Haley, Leroy Ridgeway, Richard Smith, Donald D. Wilson and Robert Zehentbauer.

Questionnaires from Haley, Ridgeway and Smith were not received by the Salem News.

Donald D. (Ferg) Wilson

Office sought: Hanover Township Trustee

Address: 7066 State Route 9, Hanoverton

Political party: Non-Partisan Office being sought.

Work history: Retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc.

Education: Graduate of Augusta High School. Job related courses at Purdue and West Virginia University

Current community activities: Member of Guilford Lake Civic Association, Farm Bureau, United Booster Club and County Trustee Association.

Family members: Married to wife Phyllis for 50 years; daughter, Chris Halleck of Salem; daughter, Melissa of West Hollywood; granddaughter, Mariah Halleck of Salem.

Have you previously held elected office: Yes, Hanover Township Trustee for eight full terms.

Have you ever lost an election: Yes.

Have you ever been appointed to a public office: Yes, Executive Committee Person for Columbiana County Trustee Association.

What are your qualifications for the office you are seeking: I have been elected for eight full terms as a township trustee. During my time in office I was a very active trustee and responded to township problems in a timely manner. No concerns went unanswered.

If you are the incumbent, list your three biggest accomplishments: I am presently not an incumbent, however during my past terms in office we upgraded most of the township roads. Hanover Township also has a very well-equipped volunteer fire department with stations in Hanoverton and Guilford Lake. We also replaced old equipment with new, so our workers would be safer and more efficient.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime: No.

For all candidates: I am a voter in your district. why should I vote for you? My years of experience and knowledge in township government. Plus, I am also available as a full-time trustee any hour of the day.

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Bob Zehentbauer

Office Sought: Re-election as Hanover Township trustee, elected 1996

Residence: New Garden

Family Members: Wife, Marcy; Daughters, Riley, United Junior High, and Alexis, United Elementary.

Business Experience: Owner, Eagle Pass Golf Course, New Garden.

Employment: Columbiana County Health Department Public Health Emergency/ H1N1 Planning Coordinator.

Organizations: President: American Cancer Society Columbiana County; Hanoverton Ruritan; St. Johns Knights of Columbus; Guilford Lake Civic Association.

Reason for seeking re-election: As a township trustee I began a commitment four years ago to provide a higher degree of accountability and involvement with the community, and to answer to the voters who place their trust in me as their elected representative. In the last four years our board has actively pursued the issue of nuisance complaints, junk vehicles, abandoned homes, and trailers. Through these efforts nearly 13 nuisance properties will have been demolished or abated in Hanover Township.

We are responsible for maintaining nearly 58 mile of roads, and help provide funding for Guilford and Hanoverton Fire Departments, all the while keeping in sight that your taxpayers dollars are funding these projects.

I've always believed being an elected official is more than attending meetings, it's about being active with the community, and responding to the people that elect us. It's about knowing what the fire departments need to do their jobs safely, and it's about spending taxpayer money fiscally and in an efficient way. It's about being able to work with government and county elected officials to provide the best services for our township. But, most importantly it's about being able to say to myself and community that I did the job I was elected to do.

It's important to me as a resident of Hanover Township that we continue the progress we've begun. I appreciate representing our residents and ask for their vote on Nov. 3 for re-election as Hanover Township trustee.

I made a change on my form for re-election to Hanover Township Trustee, If you have already done the election addition don't worry about making changes. The only addition is I added that now I am the new president of the American Cancer Society for Columbiana County.