OFFICIALLY CANDIDATES

Sheriff candidates James Ward, left, and Bruce Pennington, right, talk just before filing opened at noon Monday at the Saline County Clerk's Office. Looking on are District 12 Constable Gene Gentry, a Republican, and Pennington's wife, Barbara. Ward and Tim Dudderar (not pictured) are seeking the Republican nomination, while Pennington has filed for the Democratic nomination. See related photo, page 2.