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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1977

Page

2

Athens City plans alternate classrooms during gas crisis

Athens City School officials outline a plan to hold classes in non-gas heated buildings or at Ohio University if the gas crisis continues. Alternate sites would begin February 14 with a six day week possible and extra emergency gas on hand to sustain operations.

Steve Robb Messenger Athens City Ohio University Sam Henderson Chauncey Henderson Board of Education Trict

Frustrated Parents Form Home Based Schools Around Athens

In Wonder Hills west of Athens parents organize to educate about 15 children with two certified teachers for after school blocks. A Morris Avenue group plans third grade instruction in a home to provide an alternative supervised experience.church space is used for Marilyn Gerken’s learning disabled class with packets mailed home. Rev. McNairy notes space at Good Shepherd Church despite cold heating.

Wonder Hills Athens Bascs Richard Moffitt Athens City Federal Hocking Moffitt Morris Avenue Gerald Faverman East School North Side Phyllis Katz Riverview Drive Pat Gyi Marilyn Gerken East Elementary School Phillip McNairy Gerken McNary

Red Cross Plans Flood Protection Advice for Athens Area

The Athens Red Cross urges households to prepare for possible floods as snowmelt raises water risk. Clyde Baker cites past aid, lists steps to protect property, emergency supplies, and the need to shut off utilities before evacuation. Ohio University offers shelter and coordination for heat loss and flood victims.

Athens American Red Cross Clyde Baker Baker Ohio University Red Cross Alan Geiger Geiger

State to auction Nelsonville center lands April 5

The state will sell the old Nelsonville Children's Center properties totaling 15.3 acres in Columbus bids due by noon April 5. The 20 year old complex includes a 77 bed hospital, administration building, director’s residence and two garages valued at 1 050 000 dollars minimum. Proceeds go to the Mental Health and Mental Retardation department under House Bill 1475. Open inspections February 10 17 and 24 from 1 to 3 PM or by appointment.

Nelsonville Children’s Center Richard D. Jackson Ohio Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Real Estate State Office E. Broad St Columbus Jackson Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Nelsonville Children's Center Ohio Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Nelsonville

Injured In Auto Collision Near Buchtel Route 78

Four people were injured when two cars collided on snow covered Route 78 a mile east of Buchtel Friday afternoon. Ruler M Champe 53 Glouster Route 1 was driving west when his car struck an eastbound car driven by Ronald Williams 43 Glouster. Williams and a passenger Lena M Williams Glouster were injured. Champe’s passengers Cynthia Gardner 19 Glouster Route 1 and 3 month old Jasmith Gardner also injured. All were taken to Mount St Mary Hospital for treatment.

Buchtel State Highway Patrol Ruler M. Champe Glouster Ronald Williams Williams Lena M. Williams Champe Cynthia Gardner

Athens City School watches road changes for Monday

School officials announced Monday open for students to get books and assignments with bus routes adjusted due to bad road conditions. Pickup times stay the same and parents should monitor local radio for updates. Alternate pickups include Bus 8 on Route 682, Bus 13 at Strouds Run Road, Bus 14 on Coolville Ridge Long Run, Bus 17 on Vore Ridge, and Bus 27 at County Road 94 Dover Two/Weimer area.

Henderson Columbia Gas Robert Shamp Athens City School Chauncey Area Coal Hollow Strouds Run Tucker Run Strouds Run Road Coalville Ridge Robinson Road Bobo Road Coolville Ridge Long Run Road Vore Ridge Waterloo Two Millfield Weimer Boudinot Dover

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