Nome Teen Center Faces Uncertain, Skimpy Future
Nome Alaska struggles with a frail teen center run by 23 year old VISTA Laurie Terrall. Once condemned and closed for months, the center rewired and bans alcohol and drugs to offer teens an alternative. Critics doubt its long term viability while locals see a hopeful, guiding presence.
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Ted Bartimus
Associated Press
Nome
Alaska
Laurie Terrall
Service To America
VISTA
Oregon
Nome teen center aids bush Alaska youths through outdoor programs
Miss Terrall details efforts to help native youths in Nome and isolated villages cope with discrimination and identity. Federal grants fund a winter recreation program while centers offer traditional crafts and space for youths to find solace away from urban pressures.
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P.E
Miss Terrall
Alaska
Nome
Prizes Awarded for Unique Furnishings by Industry Designers
The sixth annual Resources Council awards honored over 200 entries in interior furnishings. Winners include a bejeweled acrylic lamp by Eric Mulvany and a sculptured dining table by Solie and Sonnenleither, plus tie dyed floor coverings by Maya and barnside vinyl by Sylvia Gold Spelle.
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Vivian Brown
UP News
The
Resources Council
National Association of Interior Furnishings Manufacturers
Eric Mulvany
Solie and
Sonnenleither
Kirk Brummel
Walter Darwin Teague Studio
Anthony V.seske
Maya
Barnside
Sylvia Gold Spelle
Jack Lenor Larsen
Maurice Schaller
Levolor Lorentsen
From My Window A Merry Christmas Thank You
A Christmas gratitude note listing people and groups in Athens Ohio. The author salutes the First Presbyterian Church bell choir, Logan's Bookstore, Nelsonville’s Hocking Valley Railroad Santa Special, Ohio University basketball coach Dale Bandy, West Elementary staff, Athens County historical photography contest founder Dr James Tong, Marge Stone and Mrs Claus.
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Sally Walters
Logan’s
Athens
Nelsonville
Hocking Valley
Nick
Ohio University
Dale Bandy
Cook
West
James
James. Tong
Athens County
Marge Stone
Mrs. Claus
Santa
North Pole
Dr Salk on Child Rearing and Freedom Limits
Dear reader letters discuss parenting with Salk guidance. The exchange emphasizes that freedom requires boundaries and rules to prepare children for later life. Compares child behavior to peers can backfire by making actions feel obligatory rather than voluntary.
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DR. Salk
MR. G.K
Husband Shouldn't Be Such a Good Friend
Dear Abby columns address a wife uneasy about her husband using his friend to visit another woman and the potential cheating implication. The editor advises confronting the husband and clarifying boundaries.
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Abby
Births Jonathan Wayne Piatt and Brett Louis Horvath
Mr and Mrs Neil W Piatt announce the birth of their son Jonathan Wayne on November 18 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Graysville Route 1 grandparents are Jack Collins Zaleski and Henry W Piatt great grandparents Dorcas Weddle Mable Collins George Dishong and others. Mrs Debbie Matthews is mother of Brett Louis Horvath born October 30 at Camp Pendleton base hospital California. Grandparents are Gene Coon Athens and Joseph L Horvath Jr Edwardsville with great grandparents Joseph L Horvath Vernice Burke Dayton.
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Zaleski
Neil W. Piatt
Jonathan Wayne
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Jack Collins
Henry W. Piatt
Graysville
Dorcas Weddle
Woodsfield
Mable Collins
Cleveland
George Dishong
Nelsonville St
Rick Horvath
Athens Grange Christmas Party and Community Note
Athens Grange held a Christmas party with a gift exchange carol singing and treats for children. Patty Fury quoted students on Christmas meaning while Nancy Wolfe offered a Christmas tree reading. A family received a Christmas basket and members pledged future contributions and civic actions.
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Athens Grange
Patty Fury
Nancy Wolfe
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