Petition Protest Fortney Rehiring at Mental Health Center
A petition circulated by nurses and staff at the Athens Mental Health Center protests the reinstatement of Union President Ben Fortney after a 15 day suspension. AFSCME Local 1782 members threaten action but a statement from Dr. Chovnick says Fortney will be reinstated. Fortney appeals his suspension as more than 100 employees sign the petition.
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Ben Fortney
Athens Mental Health Center
Kenneth Gaver
Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
Fortney
American Federation of State
Harry Chovnick
Columbus
Dr. Chovnick
Chovnick
Weather Summary July 28 1971 Highs Lows and Precipitation
The daily report notes yesterday’s high 79 and today’s low 52 with a year ago high 82 and low 66. Humidity at 9 am 72 percent, no precipitation yesterday, total this month 3.44 inches, normal 4.57 inches, total this year 19.89 inches, 5.36 inches below normal. Sun set 8:45 pm, rise 6:26 am, barometric pressure 30.08 at 9 am, steady.
Several Municipal Races Lack Candidates As Filing Nears
With one week left to file petitions for village township and school board seats, several offices have no candidates. Coolville and Amesville show no filings though petitions circulate in Amesville. A write in filing rule now requires an intent to run 20 days before the November 2 election. If unfilled, current officials keep posts. Recent filings include Terry K. Bunting for Buchtel clerk treasurer, Joe T. Matheny for York Township trustee, Charles B. Lowry for Waterloo Township trustee, and Edna Whiteman for Lee and Albany town clerks, the latter incumbents.
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Coolvile
Amesville
Coolville
Howe
Buchtel
Joe T. Matheny
Nelsonville
York
Charles B. Lowry
New Marshfield
Waterloo
Edna Whiteman
Albany
Lee
McBee Plant in Athens Faces Closure and Jobs Losses
Company officials warn of a seven million dollar Athens plant and equipment investment that cannot sustain a marginally profitable operation. Union leaders blame hard negotiations and management tactics for stalled talks and possible removal of sheet-fed equipment with 175 jobs at risk between mid-August and mid-September.
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Thornton
Athens
McBee
ABS
Bookbinders Union
Logothetis
Dearth
Litton
Local court fines in Athens County cases and ban on license
In Athens County Municipal Court Judge Franklin Sheeter dismissed a driving while intoxicated charge and fined 76 year old William F. Hartman 50 dollars for reckless operation after a June arrest in Canaan Two. Alice Coen of Guysville pleaded guilty to assault and battery with a 25 dollar fine. John E. Anderson, 43, of Gloucester, pleaded guilty to DWI, was fined 200 dollars, given seven days jail, and had his license suspended 60 days. Meanwhile National Geographic notes colorful bird names developed by ornithologists.
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Bremenman
Athens County
Franklin Sheeter
William F. Hartman
State Highway Patrol
Canaan
Alice Coen
Guysville
Trina Elswick
John E. Anderson
Glouster
Sheeter
Anderson
Lcense
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