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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1976

Page

3

Turning Point Seen in Federal Hocking Schools Financial Crunch

Charles Caniford, new superintendent of the Federal Hocking School District, faces a looming year end deficit of 212 522 with 40 000 in unpaid bills and potential trouble meeting September payroll. A yet uncertain 8 2 mill levy could bring 175 000 to 190 000 but not before November, risking charter loss if funds arrive late. He appeals to voters amid district morale remains high as talks with state officials continue.

Cariford Carnford Columbus State Department Athens County James Carpenter Caniford Bibbee John Depoy Depoy Route 50 E Citizens Advisory Group Citizens Group Ray Chadwell Amesville Chadwell Ralph Calaway Coalville Bob Dole Reagan A. Jane Fox Ashland Ford-Dole Kathryn Davidson Hebron Ford Republican Women’s Club Licking County

Hope Spreading for Federal Hocking School Levy

Citizens rally around Supt. Charles Caniford as the Federal Hocking district seeks an 8.2 mill operating levy in Tuesday's special election. Voters cite new leadership, athletic upgrades, and improved morale amid налог worries and calls for wiser spending to fund education.

Charles Caniford West Virginia Amesville Coolville Jerry Bibbee

City halts private garbage hauler for fire station

Mayor Barrett ordered an end to a private contractor hauling Station No. 2 garbage after a $54 bill from St. Clair. Fire Chief Cooley defended the 18 months of service at $3 monthly while City crews will collect it. Barrett called the arrangement ridiculous given city finances and said it will stop.

Richland Avenue Donald Barrett Cooley Richland Station Barrett St. Clair

Unity problem for Republicans at Ford Dole ticket

Ohio Republicans at the national convention show divisions over backing Ford and Dole to defeat Carter. Reagan delegates express disappointment and reluctance to campaign for the Ford-Dole ticket, while Ford supporters urge unity and note Dole's appeal. Local officials offer cautious approval and caution about shifting dynamics.

Associated Press Kansas City Ohio Ford Robert Dole Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan John D. Janosik Mansfield Reagan Kansas Janosik California Texas W. Edward Edwards Portsmouth Keith McNamara James A. Rhodes Carter Rhodes McNamara Dole

County Receives 290000 From State Auditor in 1975 Tax Reimbursements

The state auditor's office returned 290000 to Athens County in the second half of 1975 for property tax rollback and homestead exemption reimbursements.

Athens County

New Ohio Lottery Unveils Pot O Gold Tonight in Dayton

The Ohio Lottery launches Pot O Gold tonight as part of its ninth millionaire drawing. One of 100 contestants will win a million dollars in 20 annual $50,000 installments, with 10 finalists each earning $1 000 bonuses and various consolation prizes. Participants include seven from Indiana, three from West Virginia, two from Kentucky, and one from Las Vegas, Harry Robert of the Royal Casino.

Dayton, Ohio Ohio Lottery Dayton Victory Theater Indiana West Virginia Kentucky Las Vegas Harry Robert Royal Casino

New Residential Facility Planned for Emotionally Disturbed Youths

Athens Vinton and Hocking Counties 648 board reports first-step approval by the state Division of Mental Health for a residential home serving about 30 youths annually aged 11 to 17. Costs estimated at 200000 with operation funded by state deficit funds first year. site and layout not yet chosen. facility will replace Nelsonville Center.

Athens Vinton Hocking Counties State Division of Mental Health Ohio Department of Mental Health and Mental Nelsonville Moritz Nelsonville Center Ohio Columbus Dayton Cincinnati

Ohio Arts Grant Totals Ten Thousand Dollars

The Ohio Department of Education received a $10,000 federal grant to develop a statewide plan to improve arts instruction. An arts forum with business labor education and arts representatives will meet this fall and winter to define curricula for music dance dramatics poetry and the visual arts. An arts advisory commission will prepare the plan by July using forum findings. Ohio is one of 41 states receiving such grants to integrate arts into regular curricula.

Ohio Department of Education Ohio Business, Labor, Education Arts Departments of Education

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