Athens Countians Tackle Energy Crisis by Turning Down Heat
A random Messenger survey shows Athens County households heating at an average 66 degrees with many cutting energy use. Residents report wearing extra clothing and restricting appliance use while debates over store hours and school closures reflect broader concerns about the winter energy shortage.
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Athens County
Messenger
Herb Amey
Steve Robb
Athens
The
James Rhodes
Energy Industry
the Messenger
Raymond Jennings
Robinson Road
Harold Beatty
Albany
Ben Franklin
Man Injured From 20 Foot Fall At East State Street Hangar
Fred Mathias, 42, of Athens, suffered multiple fractures and a concussion after falling 20 feet from the roof of a hangar at the East State Street recreation center onto pavement. He is in Columbus Riverside Hospital ICU. flown to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital initially. He was working with Edward L. Van Dyke of Van Dyke Roofing when the fall occurred.
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Athens
Health Officials Push New Regional Health Agency for Southeast Ohio
Health Director John Ackerman orders formation of Area Six Health Systems Agency to seek federal designation for the 18 county region. OVHSF could be phased out as two districts await funding and board action. OVHSF plans a Feb. 3 public meeting in Gallipolis at 7:15 p.m.
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Herb Amey
Ohio
Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Inc
John Ackerman
Tom Closser
Buckeye Hills- Hocking Valley
OVHSF
Southeast Ohio Health Planning Association of Cambridge
Ackerman
Area Health
Hsas
William Allen
Ovhsf Board
Allen
James Rhodes
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Rhodes
Appalchian Regional Commission
Area Six Health Systems Agency
ASHSA
Federal Health Planning and Resources Act
Sechpa
Holiday Inn
Gallipolis
Bus Trustees To Review Pay Raises And Policies
The AORTA bus system board plans a special meeting next week to review pay raise procedures after a Tuesday vote failed to reach a quorum. Mayor Barrett notes concerns about Executive Director Vaughan granting raises and questions bylaws for direct negotiation with employees.
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AORTA
Donald Barrett
Barrett
David Vaughan
Aorta Employes Association
Vaughan
Humane Society Elects Officers and Opens Budget Talks
Tim Daum was re elected president of the Athens County Humane Society at the first 1977 meeting. Officers include Joe Ann Croxford as vice president and Susan Brenin O Rouke as secretary treasurer. A tentative 1977 budget of 4585 was set with emphasis on educational materials.
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Tim Daum
Guysville
Athens County Humane Society
Joe Ann Croxford
Athens
Susan Brenin- O'Rouke
Candy Davies
Patricia Wester
Wilbur Mender
Nelsonville
Daum
Education Committee
Jane Grover
Hearing on TV violence draws near 50 witnesses
Chicago AP reports a 12 hour PTA hearing with nearly 50 participants including television executives and officials from state and city bodies. Diane Blackmore recalled her foster son imitating violence after watching a violent program. Executives defended programming while critics urged public concern to influence licenses and advertisers.
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Chicago
Diane Blackmore
Rare Attic Find Boosts Value of Old Dishes to 1780
A Northbrook art exchange reports a man discovering several dishes in an attic, with one valued at 1780. The market shows fast appreciation for exceptional collector plates. The firm offers a free report on what to look for and buy, urging readers to mail name, address, and ZIP to Bradford & Change before February 1977.
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Inorthbrook
Bradford & Schange
Bradford Place
Northbrook
Ulimots
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