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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1976
Page
6
Nelsonville York City Board of Education adopts a mandatory retirement age of 70 for certificated and non certificated staff including substitutes. Those over 70 receive June 30 notice and Aug 31 end date. severance pay provided. A bus driver and kindergarten aide decisions noted amid budget and bid discussions.
The board transfers 1403 from RESA-1975 to the General Fund to balance salary figures. An expulsion and suspension policy, updated to meet federal due process requirements, is tentatively adopted and could be amended in January. Three regular pays will occur in January, with a January 3 reorganizational meeting followed by a special session on next year’s appropriations. A list of 35 substitute teachers was approved for days worked.
Trimble Local School Board approved hiring substitutes David Miller Peggy Sullivan Becky Miller and Rose Campbell plus Jim Simmons as tutor for Beverly Blackford. They authorized bus purchases and a leave of absence for Linda Rothman and set next organizational meeting for Jan 2. Transfers within funds and a two year depository contract with Glouster Bank were approved. Early graduation requests for Jody Richards and Peter Grubbs were considered for first semester completion.
Mrs. Judy Campbell, director of the Right to Read program in Trimble Local schools, described 270 hours of training and local projects such as in service meetings for teachers. She noted the Trimble Local Board of Education has made reading a priority due to many students in need.
Riverview Elementary School stages the Christmas operetta Davy's Star in the school auditorium Thursday at 8 pm. Maxine Whitehead directs with multiple teachers assisting. Jenny Birkhimer accompanies. Student cast spans first through sixth grade with named participants and roles, plus costume and stage details.
A large crowd attended a Christmas concert by the Meigs County Senior Citizen Choir at the Pomeroy Baptist Church. Director Mrs. Ben Neutzling thanked helpers and announced a Christmas party at her home. Gifts for Veterans Memorial Hospital were encouraged.
Middleport residents will attend a Christmas program Sunday at 7 p.m. at Heath United Methodist Church with youth and adults participating. A party follows and adults are asked to bring cookies. A Christmas cantata will be sung Sunday morning under director Ben Philson with organist Newman Burdette. The candlelight Eve service will be December 24 at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Robert Bumgarner.
The Pomeroy Carleton Church on Kingsbury Road will host its annual Christmas program Sunday at 7 30 p m Santa will appear after the program and Gary King pastor invites the public to attend.
The Priscilla Class of the United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas carry-in dinner Monday in the church social rooms. Everyone should bring their own table service. No gift exchange, but a special collection will aid a needy family. Guests are welcome. Meigs County Bloodmobile to visit Pomeroy Elementary School Monday from 1 to 6 pm.
Nelsonville news notes the installation of officers for Eudora Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple Public Square with Howard Shull as installing officer and Mary Ann Theller providing music. A social hour will follow. Candlelight services Sunday at Carbon Hill Christian Church begin at 7 30 with candle lighting and carols led by Rev William A Mechem.
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