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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1975
Page
7
Nelsonville City Council amended an ordinance to fix an error in the land description in the Wolfburg District, annexed by the city as part of the former York Two road. The move avoids a court fight and enables county takeover for road improvement known as Old Trash Pile Road.
Nelsonville mayor Donald E. Kern thanked the council for cooperation during 23 months in office and noted improvements over the past two years. He credited Service Safety Director Harry West and cited staff support from council members. The session also discussed parking restrictions for Terrace Street and the need for city housing rules, recreation funding, and a Meigs County Rail Service Committee meeting about possible rail service abandonment affecting local businesses.
Logan committee discusses Community Development Act funds to buy land for small parks and future recreation facilities. A pre-application seeking up to 157000 dollars will be prepared for council approval, with site options on Elm Eulalia and Culver Orchard streets and safety upgrades planned for water valves and a shelter house sewer line in Rachelmacher Park.
The board plans moderate pay raises expected to raise annual budget by about 3900 dollars after replacing acting librarian Mrs. Francis Miller who resigned. A replacement isn't named yet though several applicants have been interviewed. October tax settlement of 14978.68 is reported net of deductions. A committee of St. Clair Betty Rempel and Susan Brenning will shape appropriations. Transfers of 75 from Contingent Fund to Motor Equipment and Periodicals. November circulation at main facility drops to 594? total 690? from last year. Bookmobile circulation rises to 1,765 adult and 5,724 juvenile totaling 7,489. Reorganizational meeting set for Monday Jan 5.
Logan Hocking County Sanitarian Don Robers asked the board of health for authorization to apply for a federal grant to fund mosquito control. Local funding would be $3,000 of a $15,000 total. commissioners may provide matching funds if approved. Only two board members attended alongside President Dr. Roger Grueser.
Trimble Local Band Boosters met at the Jacksonville school for their regular gathering but postponed due to Thanksgiving holidays. Names drawn for the 200 Club were Julia Olbers Jim VanFossen Bill Roberts and Betty Higgins. December meeting date to be announced.
Eastern PTSA meeting at the school announced Mary Longette will serve as secretary after Linda Edwards resigns. Charles Wills led the junior band in selections and demonstrated integrating instruments. Mothers provided refreshments. Next meeting is the fourth Monday in January.
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