State parks program unveils 13 million for Appalachian recreation
Paul Efarw, director Fred Morr outlined a six year 100 million capital plan for outdoor recreation in Ohio. In the 28 county Appalachia region the program will invest 13.3 million in Athens Washington Morgan Perry Hocking Vinton and Meigs counties creating jobs and new facilities including 500 campsites 119 miles of trails 1200 feet of beaches 1400 picnic tables 48 miles of roads and 1600 car parking plus 800 boat docks and a new Burr Oak Lodge with multiple rooms and dining facilities. Morr urged tougher water pollution enforcement and noted cooperation with federal agencies and local conservancy districts. He praised Wonderful World of Ohio magazine for promoting the region and invited continued promotion of natural resources.
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Athens
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Appalachia
Washington
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Perry
Hocking
Vinton
Meigs
Burr Oak Lodge
Messenger Publisher Receives Athens Jaycees Honor
G Ken ner Bush of The Messenger earned the Athens Jaycees Distinguished Service Award at Bosses Night at The Ohio University Inn. He was commended for editorials supporting city income tax and school bond issues and for community leadership in the Athens area.
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Nick Marinacci
Fred Marr
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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Ohio University Inn
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Bush
Athens Business Association
Athens
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Ohio Valley Region
Velopment Council
Southeastern Ohio Regional Council
Athens Rotary Club
Ohio
Asociation and Educational Writers Association
Athens Jaycees
U. S. Jaycees
William Lavelle
Robert Mathews
John W. Seay
Planning Associates Proposes City Utilities Planning
Planning Associates presented its proposal for continued planning and mapping city utilities at a special planning commission meeting. Mayor Raymond Shepard and the city council will review two bids from Planning Associates and Clark Turner and Associates of Yellow Springs.
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Planning Associates
City Planning Commission
Raymond Shepard
Clark Turner
Jaycees Announce City Park Plan in Athens
The Jaycees presented a 300000 dollar Athens city park plan at Bosses Night at Ohio University. The project begun in 1964 includes an outdoor theater playground tennis and basketball courts boat facilities a community center parking and space for a swimming pool and football fields.
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Nick Marinacci
Jaycees
W. State St
Hocking River
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