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Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Chillicothe Gazette 5A Local news Incumbents ts take the votes on Waverly ballot By ASHLEY LYKINS Gazette Staff Writer WAVERLY The votes are in, and the Waverly City Council incumbents have the upper hand. All results are unofficial until the Pike County Board of Elections can certify them in the next 10 to 15 business days. Dale Reed was voted mayor with about 86 percent of the votes. He faced Jonathan Claytor, who was previously a City Council member. "I want to make things better," Reed said.

"We've got a lot of work to We have to get everyone in the same direction, which can be hard to do." Reed said he's "glad to have the election behind us," especially since he's "not a political person." He said his previous months in office have involved getting accustomed to the position, but now he's ready to "be a stronger leader than (he has) been." "I've got a game plan," he said. "Things are going to be different, I State news Cedar Point coaster won't be ready for opening SANDUSKY (AP) Cedar Point's new $21 million roller coaster will not be ready for the park's opening day Saturday, the amusement park said. Three sections of the steel track were being replaced, the park said Tuesday. Tests prior to its opening determined the changes were necessary, the park said. Cedar Point plans to open the ride by early June.

The coaster called "Maverick" will have a 100-foot first drop and launch riders through a tunnel at speeds of 70 mph. It also will turn them upside down three times. By the numbers Mayor: Dale Reed (751 votes) over Jonathan Claytor (120 votes) Auditor: Harvey Whaley (520 votes) over Tracy Noble (350 votes) City Council-At large: Greg Kempton (572 votes) over Lynn Downey (277 votes) City Council-At large: Thomas Patterson (585 votes) over Bret Bevens (244 votes) City Council, 4th Ward: Forest Blakeman (124 votes) over John Knight (36 votes) City Council, 5th Ward: Steve Fisher (74 votes), unopposed promise." As far as how the other races turned out, Reed said he wasn't surprised. Winner of a council at-large seat, Greg Kempton, agreed. "I expected it to be a little closer," he said.

Kempton beat Lynn Downey in the race with about 67 percent of the votes. "We've started several projects," he said, noting the Ohio 220 connector, which will involve building I a road to allow easier access to the "I expect to try to clean up some areas we couldn't in the past and get more cooperation from all included. I hope we all pull together and work for a better city government in Waverly." Harvey Whaley, Waverly city auditor western part of Waverly. "It will be nice to be around to see some of them completed." The most closely contested race Tuesday was for the city auditor seat between Harvey Whaley, incumbent, and Tracy Noble. Whaley took almost 60 percent of the votes.

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"Harvey, being an endorsed incumbent, obviously did a good job," he said. "The voters came out and voted how they wished. I wish the city of Waverly the best of luck." Incumbent Thomas Patterson won the race against Bret Bevens for an unexpired term for a council-at-large position. Patterson received about 71 percent of the votes. "We got a lot of projects on the table right now to take care of," he said, specifically referring to the many streets in need of repair.

"I want to do those to the best liking of the public and come up with new things to do." Bevens called the race a "good dose of humiliation," and said he was very surprised at the results in a number of races. "I thought they would be more tightly contested," he said. "As far as running, I'd like to run again." Our team of oncologists are providing technology. Here you'll find a program with expertise in the latest investigaAnd, just as importantly, you'll be cared going through and how important you are that gives you the best chance at beating home. It's the one place you want to be.

CHILLICOTHE GREENFIELD JACKSON WAVERLY 740-779-7585 The 4th Ward will continue to see Forest Blakeman as its representative, as he fostered 77.5 percent of the votes over John Knight. "I ran a good, clean campaign, and I'm proud of that," Blakeman said, emphasizing his thanks to voters for returning him to his seat. "I look forward to serving for four more years." Like the other council members, Blakeman said there are several ongoing projects right now, such as work with the city's parks. "There's never a lack of work for us," he said. For the 5th Ward, Steve Fisher ran unopposed as the only Republican in the race.

Knight, Claytor and Downey couldn't be reached for comment. (Lykins can be reached at 772-9376 or via e-mail at Reed 0000107881.