Keep Feeding the Birds Through Harsh Winter
Rod Gehres of Athens explains that birds not migrating south during subzero weather still need feeding to maintain body heat. Quail suffer from snow crust while grouse and others survive on buds and seeds. water sources at open areas help birds drink. Some die if not fed, but most wildlife cope with normal winter patterns.
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Rod Gehres
Athens
Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Old Man Winter
Gehres
County Considers Mini Computer Purchase and Office Changes
Athens County officials discussed buying a mini computer to replace the current leased system linking two terminals in the auditor and treasurer offices. They plan to inspect Wood County's setup and weigh renewing the contract versus purchasing. Other actions included smaller sheriff cruisers, a public works funding request letter, Coolville meeting reschedule, energy saving restroom closures, and selling county scrap iron to S A Neiman Co for 31.50 per ton.
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Wood County
U.S
John Glenn
Howard Metzenbaum
Clarence Miller
Coolville
S. A. Neiman Co
Zoning Board Tables Sign Variance Request
The Athens Board of Zoning Appeals tabled a request by Interama Corp. to paint a 120 square foot sign on the Tom's Pizza building at 30 N. Court St. The eight square foot Court Street rule prompted the delay as the board seeks more details. Interama bought the Berry lot last fall and plans a three story shop and apartment building with paving for parking. The board also granted a variance to Robert Garrett for a home addition to meet side yard and back yard limits.
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Interama Corp
Tom's Pizza
N. Court St
Interama
Court Street
Paul Loar
Kenneth Smith
Lear
Jack Coon
Pat Sauber
Jane Smith
Ohio University Fund
Robert Garrett
Ohio Ave
Lawsuit Seeks Open Jail Logs in Ohio Case
Ad vocate newspaper files in Licking County Common Pleas Court to compel public access to jail records including juveniles. Defendants include Mayor Richard Baker Safety Director Ray Starr and Police Chief Arthur Nutter Jr. No hearing date set.
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Newark
Ohio
Advocate
Licking County
Weiss
Ohio Supreme Court
Dayton Police Department
Winston C. Allen
West Elementary Principal Darrell Cook Receives Distinguished Service Award
Athens Jaycees honor West Elementary School principal Darrell Cook with the Distinguished Service Award at Bosses Night. The event drew about 60 attendees with Cook serving as toastmaster and notable community roles including Jaycee senator and housing committee founder. Dr. Sam Crowl spoke as guest speaker at the banquet.
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Darrell Cook
Athens Jaycees
Cook
West Elementary
Athens
Sidekicks
Vinton Township Trailer Home Destroyed by Fire
The James Sizemore family trailer home in Vinton Township was destroyed by a Thursday night fire. The 7:42 p.m. call went unanswered by local fire departments due to the lack of a protection contract. Hamden Volunteer Fire Department had previously served Vinton Township, but service ended on contract disputes. Cause of the fire and further details were not available.
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Radcliff
James Sizemore
Vinton
Employers Must Report Social Security and Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service says employers must report Social Security and withheld income taxes for the last quarter by January 31 unless they deposit the full tax due on time in a Federal Reserve bank or approved commercial bank, in which case they have until February 10 to file Form 941. Publication 15 Circular E offers further guidance and is available free from local IRS offices.
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Internal Revenue Service
Federal Reserve
IRS
Precedent Set by GAO Audit Could Change Medicaid
Ohio officials describe a landmark GAO probe of the state Medicaid program as a model for potential nationwide influence. The audit, in its early six month span, examines eligibility, surveillance, claims, and benefits to assess efficiency and potential savings for both state and federal government.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Accounting Office
U.S. Comptroller
Elmer B. Staats
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Ribicoff
Senate
Staats
Congress
GAO
Richard Sheridan
Legislative Budget Office
General Assembly
James A. Rhodes
Sheridan
Tom Dowdal
Washington, D.C
Appeal Time Is Changed in Social Security Claims
Ed Peterson of the Athens Social Security office releases changes to appeal time limits. A reconsideration must be requested within 60 days of denial or award notice, a hearing within 60 days if reconsideration is denied, and an appeals council review within 60 days if the hearing is denied. If denied, court action within 60 days follows. Contact details: Athens 221 Columbus road, 592-4440. Meigs County 992-6622.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Peterson
Social Security
Athens
Peterson
Appeals Council
Columbus Road
Meigs County
Minister Will Head e Campaign for Heart Drive in Athens County
Tom Sanagorski 49 Eden Place named chairman of the 1977 heart drive in Athens County. He is associate minister at the United Methodist Church in Athens. Richard Brooks, president of the Athens County Heart Association, announced the appointment. February volunteers will distribute heart saving materials and raise funds for the Central Ohio Heart Association's programs. Sanagorski noted broad public support is essential. He also named two committee chairs: Mrs. John Good city chairman and Mrs. Chester Parks rural chairman.
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Tom Sanagorski
Eden Place
Athens County
Sanagorski
United Methodist Church
Athens
Richard Brooks
Athens County Heart Association
Central Ohio Heart Association
John Good
Briarwood Drive
Chester Parks
Giouster
Sanitarians To Meet In Athens Ohio Workshop Set
Twenty sanitarians from Ohio local health departments will attend an educational methods workshop at Ohio University next week. Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health and OU Environmental Services, the program targets new public health entrants. Environmental safety coordinator Jon E. Malamatinis directs. Sessions run in Nelson Hall on the South Green and conclude Friday noon.
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Ohio
Ohio University
Ohio Department of Health
OU Department of Environmental Services
Jon E. Malamatinis
Paul Boase
Robert Goyer
John Timmis
Ray Wagner
Richard Whitman
School of Interpersonal Communication
Ray B. Watts
Division of Environmental Health
Nelson Hall
South Green
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OU Inn
Roger Patton
By Steve Robb
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Coe
Karen Harvey
Zoning Board
By Scott Lavelle
the Athens Messenger
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U.S. & Possessions
the Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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Athens Children’s Theater
Richland United Methodist Church
Southeast Ohio
Phi Delta Kappa
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Alan Goldsberry
Steve Sloan
John M. Jones
Harry Lackey
Clifford Houk
Sam Crowl
Dowdal
Sanitarians
Toppers Plains
the Bank of the
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FDIC
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Pomeroye Rutland
Tuppers Plains
Pomeroy National Bank
Pony Family
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Nelsonville Home & Savings Association
Columbus Street
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Bennington
Cunningham Music Center
Stimson & Palmer
SYA
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