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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1977
Page
3
Temperatures sink to zero in Athens as weather observer Mrs. C L Colmer notes a frigid morning. Two inches of new snow falls since Monday but driving remains light with six traffic crashes reported in the three city area.
Athens attorney and partner in Jones and Ball Cra received the Athens County Republican executive committee endorsement for the judgeship. Gov. Rhodes is expected to follow local party recommendations. A vacancy will occur with Judge Harold’s resignation effective December 31. Rose and Jones are Republicans. Jones previously earned an endorsement from the Athens County Bar Association.
Weigh-in for the steer entries in the 4-H program is today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Athens Livestock Sales. The event invites youths to bring their steers for weighing and eligibility assessment.
Rep. Clarence Miller notes a 15 percent rise in Ohio gas resources from conservation and purchases, offsetting a colder winter. River Gas Co expects no curtailments, Dayton Power and Light up 9 percent, Columbia Gas of Ohio to allow near normal use with 10 percent cooler temps. few large users forecast cuts or layoffs.
Convention of the County Auditors Association of Ohio met in Columbus with Pete Couladis and deputies Ann Orma and June Rosser in attendance. Officers were elected and sessions covered data processing tax credits financial statements settlements and related tax matters.
Athens may adopt a lifeline style relief reducing minimum water and sewer charges for eligible seniors and disabled residents. If approved, qualifying heads of households would be billed on 2,000 gallons instead of 3,000, cutting monthly minimums by about two dollars.
City Law Director Garry Hunter on his first day issued an eight page opinion affirming Athens city has jurisdiction over a three mile radius. He argues the 1964 and 1968 community plans identify streets parks and public grounds for defined uses and areas. He urges the Planning Commission to adopt a statement for the county auditor and warns court action may be sought if refused.
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