New County Officials Begin Terms Amid Snow and Hopes
New county officials took office after planning for months as snow fell and a shooting incident occurred. Sheriff Efaw and Deputy staff welcomed the transition with a new code of conduct while County Engineer Maiden reported smooth operations and a minor staffing change. Karen Harvey and other officials spoke of responsibility and setup steps as the team looks ahead to four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ekey
Karen Harvey
David Frey
Rex Maiden
Gary Efaw
Sheriff's Department
Paul Brown
Efan
Efaw
Brown
Maiden
County Engineers
Frey
Growth and leadership urged for Athens area 1977
Fred Palmer president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce outlines growth goals for 1977 including annexation water and sewer extensions and new facilities. He cites 1976 achievements such as Amtrak service the Athens Mall and opening of the Athens Masonic Temple all boosted by chamber and local trade groups. He notes possible hires for a fulltime executive director and discusses senior housing plans and a potential Chessie System meeting on Athens Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Amey
Messenger
Athens
Fred Palmer
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Palmer
Wath Radio
Athens Chamber
Nelsonville Board of Trade
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Amtrak
Sportsman
Athens Mall
Arlen Shopping Centers Inc
Hocking Technical College
Tri-County Joint Vocational School
Security Bank
Berry Hall
Kenneth Kerr
Athens Masonic Temple
Nelsonville Children's Center
Chamber
McBee Systems
Litton Industries
Oak Room
McHappy’s Donuts
Richland Avenue
AORTA
Pomeroy
Carter Cash and Carry Lumber Co
Country Corners
Plains
Best Photo
Coolville
McTyre Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Ombudsman Named at Ohio University
Dr. Margaret F. Cohn, assistant director of the Honors Tutorial College, is named Ohio University ombudsman and will assume the halftime post immediately while retaining her honors duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret F. Cohn
Honors
Ohio University
Honors College
Charles Ping
Cohn
Illinois College
University of Washington
Yale University
Norman §. Cohn
Graduate College
Melanie
Nicholas
Jason
Dog Licenses Available in Nelsonville
Nelsonville residents may purchase dog licenses at Janet's Fabric, 370 Poplar St., in the former Backus Lumber Co. site. Janet Jackson will issue licenses with a January 20 deadline. Fees are 2 dollars per dog, 10 dollars per kennel, plus 35 cents per tag, with 2 dollars per dog for more than five dogs.
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Nelsonville
Janet's Fabric
Poplar St
Backus Lumber Co
Janet Jackson
Jackson
Firemen Assigned Dispatcher Duties In Nelsonville
Nelsonville firemen were notified by Safety Service Director Tom Wilkinson that they are expected to perform dispatcher and traffic duties. Wilkinson said city policy requires this and the city cannot afford to hire others for the work, a stance communicated to Fire Chief Danny Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Safety Service
Tom Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Danny Knight
Improper Direction Delays Fire Destruction In Coolville
Assistant chief Jerry Bibbee of the Coolville Troy Volunteer Fire Department reports a Sunday morning blaze destroyed the Ladimir M Jeric home on Two Road 112. Initial reports of the fire at 8 05 a m lacked adequate directions and a later CB radio call provided sketchy guidance. Fire crews found an arced electrical service and a burned two story frame house with Jeric away from home. Antiques were moved to Athens before his departure. loss remains under assessment.
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Athens Messenger
Associated Press
Corner
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
US & F
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
Aspens
Coolville
Carthage
Jerry Bibbee
Coolville-Troy
Ladimir M.jeric
Bibbee
Jeric
Mayor Barrett outlines budget woes and city growth plan
In a 40 minute State of the City message Mayor Donald Barrett warned of cash flow problems in the 1977 budget tied to uncertain revenues. He urged no attrition in maintenance and proposed annexation to spur economic growth, plus a five year capital plan and streamlined line items for 1978. He also pressed for equipment depreciation schedules and cautioned on personnel reductions if income falls short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Barrett
Barrett
Jack Coon
Council
Athens Corporation
Athens County
Joe Johnson
Johnson
Ellsworth Holden
Holden
Recreation Board Could Be Funded to $20,000
Athens City Council discussed an ordinance to fund the Recreation Board with 20 000 including 10 000 from federal revenue sharing this year and 10 000 from the Capital Improvements Fund. The board's December meeting produced a 1977 project list including pool painting and swimming facility upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City Recreation Board
Recreation Department
Recreation Board
Athens City School Board re-elects officers and budget
The Athens City School Board re-elected Marion Fugate as president and Pat Light as vice president at its organizational meeting. They approved a temporary three month budget of 2,172,200 with funds for salaries and maintenance and discussed future priorities including Morrison Elementary School, Middle School renovations, and potential sixth grade reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Robb
Athens City School Board
Marion Fugate
Pat Light
Fugate
Morrison Elementary
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Vers
W By
Athens County Sheriff's Deputies
Marjorie Mitchell
Ohio River Basin Commission
Ohio River
Kanawha
Kentucky
Huntington East Holiday Inn
Route 60N
Huntington Wva
Riverfront Holiday Inn
Covington
School Board Officers
Light
Tri-County Joint Vocational School Board
E. Kenneth James
the Plains
James
West State Street Park
East State Street Recreation Center
Phyllis Katz
Jerry Adams
Ralph Nuzum
Nuzum
Police Department
Hess Lane
Baler
Twine
del' Kasler
F.D.I.C
Cline
South Court St
Harold B. Swisher
Nationwide Insurance
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co
Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Nationwide Life Insurance Co
Columbus, Ono
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