Flamingo book by Athens County native Caitlin Kight
Athens County native Caitlin Kight writes Flamino a study of the flamingo in natural and cultural history released this June. Based in Marietta Bird Watcher's Digest sparked the project and Kight sought the chance after reviewing bird books. She pivoted from robins and nightingales to flamingos, drawn by their lesser literature and mystery. She relied on experts for the cultural content and sourced images through permissions and gifts, a process both stressful and rewarding. Kight resides in Cornwall United Kingdom and works at University of Exeter. More at CaitlinKight.com.
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University of Exeter
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Poultry Show Judges Highlight 4-Hers At Athens County Fair
Herron Linscott and Mariah Pickering discuss the poultry judging changes due to the statewide avian influenza ban. They describe showmanship questions, poster requirements, and the fun of presenting without the usual noisy barn atmosphere.
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Herron Linscott
Mariah Pickering
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Pickering
Messenger
Leah Keiter Herron Linscott
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Horse Show Returns to Wilmington
The ninth annual Tough Enough to Wear Pink Horse Show in Wilmington runs September 18 to 20 with 487 stalls and 1 814 entries. Proceeds aim to match last year’s 70 500 in support of cancer patients as organizers Tracy and Jackson emphasize faith and hope.
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Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association
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Meigs County immunization clinic in Pomeroy
The Meigs County Health Department hosts an immunization clinic on Tuesday from 9 11 a.m. and 1 3 p.m. at 112 E Memorial Dr Pomeroy. Bring shot records and insurance cards. A $10 donation is appreciated but not required. Zostavax available. Call 740 992 6626 for eligibility and visit meigsh ealth com for details. Athens Soil and Water Conservation District meets Aug 20 at 2 p.m. The Plains Ag Natural Resource Service Center 69 S Plains Rd call 740 797 9686. Coolville Water Department announces a 72 hour boil for entire village until Sunday 1 p.m.
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Pomeroy
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Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
Ag-Natural Resource Service Center
S. Plains Road
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Barb’s Concessions Stands Out At Athens County Fair
Gaylord Otterbacher, owner of Barb’s Concessions, says his family has run eight stands across fairs for nearly 18 years. TheCircleville origin family discusses cheese on a stick, tenderloin, and predictable weekly sales while sharing hospitality that draws repeat customers. Haley Dake, Messenger intern.
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Athens County Fair
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Gaylord
Athens
Circleville
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Gallipolis
Peyton
Board weighs funding for Alexander Community Wellness Center
The Alexander School District board reviewed Phase One bids for the wellness center, noting a 1 100 overrun on the 1.5 million estimate. Architect Jim Thomas outlined separate bids for permitting electrical and mechanical work, with most under budget. Phase One covers shell needs and infrastructure with the Holzer clinic operating separately. Two options priced at 1.3 million for Phase Two or 830 thousand for a usable but gymless building were discussed. Superintendent Douglas said Phase One is funded but Phase Two awaits funds. possible gym cuts were noted. The board will reexamine total costs around 2.8 million, and a building committee meets soon. New staff hires were announced and a state checkbook posting request prompted no objections.
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Jim Thomas
BDT
Thomas
Holzer Clinic
Patrick Lawson
Douglas
Aaron Schirm
Fred Davis
T. Douglas
Justin Giddy
Nelsonville
Giddy
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Ben Shultz
Schirm
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