Miss Flame crowned in Willard Fire Week pageant
Times Junction News reports Morgan McDowell crowned 2013 Miss Flame during Fire Prevention Week at Willard Fire Department. The Willard High junior, daughter of Donna and Gregory McDowell, notes the title as a community role model and discusses her background in athletics and volunteer work.
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Morgan McDowell
Willard Fire Department
Donna
Gregory McDowell
Willard High School
Willard
McDowell
Miss Flame
North Shore
Kaitlyn Aichholz
Jennifer Montoney
Victoria Shull
Mackenzie Newman
Park
Mikaela Cok
Paige Wiers
Emily Schwan
Claire Wiers
Willard firefighter Hartz named Firefighter of the Year
Greg Hartz of Willard Fire Department is named Firefighter of the Year for 2013. He has 37 years of service, organized fundraising for local charities, and helped reorganize the Willard Explorers. Chief Joe Reiderman notes his long service and willingness to help on calls, paid or volunteer.
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Willard
Greg Hartz
Willard Fire Department
Joe Reiderman
Reiderman
Greg
Hartz
Willard Explorers
Murray Reiderman Honorary Firefighters
During Fire Prevention Week two women, Jean Murray and Pat Reiderman, were named Honorary Firefighters for the Willard Fire Department, becoming the fourth and fifth non firefighters honored while 27 firefighters already held the title. Fire Chief Joe Reiderman said nominees must show merit and high involvement, and noted Pat Reiderman has firefighting connections through her family, underscoring deep public service understanding.
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Jean Murray
Pat Reiderman
Willard Fire Department
Willard
Joe Reiderman
Reiderman
Tappel to head water maintenance in Willard
Willard City Manager Brian Humphress has named Water Plant Superintendent Shawn Tappel to also head the Maintenance Department. Council learned of the move after three months of Tappel managing both roles and noted no permanent maintenance chief since David Arnold’s retirement. Humphress cited tough economic times and said no layoffs may result from not filling the vacancy. The council also amended the wage structure for department heads.
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Willard
Brian Humphress
Shawn Tappel
David Arnold
Humphress
Shawn
New London
Stand Back from the Yellow and Black Bus Safety Week
Willard City School District joins Ohio districts for National Bus Safety Week Oct 22 26. Transportation director Michael Lillo urges parents to watch for buses loading and unloading to protect students. He notes nearly 10 000 motorists illegally pass stopped buses daily and school buses carry vast numbers of riders across about 5 billion miles yearly.
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United States
Willard City
Ohio
Michael Lillo
Lillo
City council declines water bill adjustment request
Willard area businessman Daryl Wilson at 16 Myrtle Ave asked the city for relief on a $500 water bill, blaming a hot water tank running all weekend. He cited a past sewer adjustment after prior damage to his office and urged relief, noting similar prior city action. See adjustment on Page 5.
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Willard
Daryl Wilson
Myrtle Ave
Wilson
Plymouth council says cemetery and sewer funds improved
Village of Plymouth officials reported the cemetery and sewer operating funds are in better shape after recent actions. Finance officer DiAnn Jamerson moved funds to restore the cemetery balance while Rural Community Assistance Program guidance helped maximize sewer funds. An emergency fund balance of 45,000 dollars is maintained to cover three months of operations.
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Plymouth Cemetery
Keith Hebble
Plymouth
Hebble
DiAnn Jamerson
Jamerson
Roberta Acosta
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