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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1975
Page
3
AFSCME Local 2403 members vote tonight on the city's final contract proposal. Union president Stover says no tentative agreement exists andratification remains to be decided. Council had set guidelines. details are not public as negotiations accelerate before the Dec 31 contract expiry.
The Salvation Army in Athens will provide toys to 400 area children from needy families. Toys were handed to parents on Monday, with 160 families receiving Christmas baskets and food certificates. The kettle campaign aims for 9 000 dollars. as of December 13, 6146 dollars had been collected, already ahead of last year.
The League of Women Voters of Ohio releases a pamphlet titled Open Meetings explaining the Sunshine Law. Copies cost 10 cents from Athens League, 6 Riverview Drive, or from the state league, 65 S. Fourth St., Columbus 43215. The law, effective Nov. 28, requires all public body meetings be open to the public and news media.
Six Southeastern Ohio counties received over 12000 in state reimbursements for transporting mentally retarded residents to community programs. The Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation reported total first quarter disbursements to 169 county boards exceeded 660000 statewide. Local amounts included Athens 3944 Gallia 2857 Hocking 1264 Jackson 2205 Meigs 547 and Vinton 1319. The funds cover only part of transportation costs and actual county costs topped 28000 in the quarter.
The main post office will be closed Thursday with no window or carrier service. Locked box and special delivery service will be as usual. Only collections will be from two boxes in front of and across from the office on Stimson Avenue. The post office will be open Friday and Saturday as usual.
City Council struggles to finalize next year’s budget as unknown pay raises hinder accurate cost estimates. Water fund shows $535,822 plus raises. general fund and other departments face similar gaps until unions conclude negotiations.
A bachelor of criminal justice degree approved by the Board of Regents will be offered at Ohio University beginning in January. The program targets graduates of two year associate degrees in law enforcement, corrections or criminal justice and aims to prepare for advanced work or mid career advancement. Internship options and field experience are available. Don Shamblin leads the program at Chubb Hall Athens 45701.
Three counties Ross Vinton and Highland plan to withdraw from the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission after one year of membership citing a centralized office meeting rotation state certification and committee rejuvenation. Chairman Sam Hughes said complaints are justified and the executive committee will address them. A Jan 22 Hillsboro meeting will review certification and complaints, preceded by caucuses of the 11 representatives. A separate note: A candlelight Christmas Eve service will be held at Concord Church at 8 p.m. and the public is invited.
The Athens County Red Cross annual membership meeting is set for Jan 27 at 7 30 p m in the third floor conference room of O Bleness Memorial Hospital. Bernard Reeves says the agenda includes the annual report financial statement review and prognosis. The event honors volunteers with five 10 15 and 20 years of service. Refreshments provided and United Appeal contributors who are Red Cross members are invited.
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