Council to name 1st Ward replacement at June 28 meeting
The City Council must fill the 1st Ward vacancy left by Pete Lalich within June. If not, Mayor Donald Barrett will appoint. Solicitor Lawrence Grey requires nominees be 1st Ward residents for ≥1 year and says a quorum meeting must occur for the vote, with ties broken by the council president.
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1St Ward
Pete Lalich
Donald Barrett
Lawrence Grey
Grey
Council
Ed Beckett
Garbage rate hike approved by Athens City Council
Residential garbage service will rise from 3 to 4 dollars monthly with commercial rates at 9 and dumpster and special haul charges also increasing. Water and sewer hikes drew opposition as council debates minimum charges and to study exact costs, with a full utility review expected to take months.
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Messenger
Athens
Council
Water and Sewer
Environmental Services Committee
Ellsworth Holden
Holden
Two Ohio University Professors Win Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award
The Graduate Student Council named Dr. Robert Hikida of Zoology and Dr. Hugh Culbertson of Journalism as recipients. The honors include an Alden Library book fund in each professor's name, awarded at a reception hosted by President and Mrs. Charles J. Ping.
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Ohio University
Graduate Student Council
Robert Hikida
Hugh Culbertson
Alden Library
Charles J. Ping
Nine region students to graduate from Miami University
Nine students from the region are candidates for bachelor degrees from Miami University as it marks its 137th commencement on Sunday. The list includes Robert A. Caul, Kathleen Gallaway, Sophia Gevas, Dana Lacey, Linda Kay Gamwell, Frank Leroy Grubbs, Michael F. Adkins, Russell W Kessler, and Allen K. Owsley.
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Miami University
Robert A. Caul
E. State St
Kathleen Gallaway
Longview Heights Road
Sophia Gevas
Graham Drive
Dana Lacey
W. State St
Linda Kay Gamwell
Glouster
Frank Leroy Grubbs
Michael F. Adkins
Nelsonville
Russell W Kessler
Allen K. Owsley
Hamden
Coolville Man Honored by Education Honor Society
Herman Andrew Carson of Coolville has been initiated as a member of the Kappa Delta Pi education honorary at Ohio Northern University in Ada. A junior majoring in chemistry and active in Phi Kappa Theta, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman R. Carson of Coolville.
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Herman Andrew Carson
Coolville
Kappa Delta Pi
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Carson
Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity
Herman R. Carson
Athens Swim Club seeks funds for pool lane markers and toilets
Athens city officials consider using leftover Community Development Act funds to cover 750 for lane markers and 495 for portable toilets for the Athens Swim Club AAU matches. Council debates budget breakdowns and possible CDA contingency use while evaluating other priorities like a stolen radio replacement for police and fire dispatch.
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Athens Swim Club
Athens
Recreation Department
Robert Garrett
Donald Barrett
Phyllis Katz
Highland Avenue
West State Street
Ellsworth Holden
Barrett
CDA
Bob Burson
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Safety Services Committee
Committee Members Named for Athens Merchants Association
Harold Reichman announced new committees at a recent meeting. Members include Budget chair George Drach Advertising and Promotion chair Earl Funk and others. July and August meetings are canceled. Events include 1000 Bell Ringers June 15 and 1400 Boys Staters June 19-27. Sidewalk Sales July 9-10 and Dollar Days July 30-31. Rev N L Russell will show slides at Stewart Wesleyan Church Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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Athens Retail Merchants Association
Harold Reichman
George Drach
Earl Funk
Dave Parsons
Suranne Devol
Kenny Woodburn
Fred Bolles
Jim Anastas
Dick Noble
Dave Horr
College Grant
John Combs
Mary Mingus
Marjorie Pricer
al Carpenter
Mac Thayer
Signs
Bob Beeler
Rich Gaarden
Reichman
Athens
N. L. Russell
The
Holy Land
Stewart Wesleyan Church
Nursing Course Offered by Ohio University School of Nursing
An advanced summer course on nursing administration in community hospitals and nursing homes will be offered by the Ohio University School of Nursing. It runs June 25-27 and July 9-11 in Morton Hall with weekend sessions and Friday to Sunday schedules. Five academic credits apply toward a bachelor of science in nursing. Interdisciplinary instructors hail from multiple universities and health agencies.
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Ohio University School of Nursing
Morton Hall
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Schools of Nursing
Alfred University
University of Cincinnati
Colleges of Business
West Virginia
Ohio
Sacramento
Speed Reduction Sought on Columbus Road
Police push for lowering the Columbus Road speed limit from 50 to 35 mph after a computer aided review shows 11 percent of city traffic accidents occur there and speed is a major factor. Ohio University students aided the study. results to City Council for action.
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Messenger
Dan
Athens
Columbus Road
Dairy Queen
Columbus
Ted Jones
Jones
Ohio University
Ronald Bretz
Cyclist Hurt In Collision In Athens County
Larry Woods of Carbondale was treated at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital for a broken hand lacerations and abrasions after a highway crash on Township Road 1103 in Athens County. Homer R. Riley of Athens Route 2 21 was the other driver. Bowling Green State University graduates include Douglas Krinn and Stephen Hedges.
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Larry Woods
Carbondale
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
State Highway Patrol
Woods
Athens County
Homer R. Riley
Athens
Bowling Green State University
Douglas Lee Krinn
Graham Drive
Stephen Austin Hedges
Sunnyside Drive
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Jerry Adams
Adams
Mittee
Graduate Council
Athens Messenger
Associated Press
D&s
U.S. & Possessions
the Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
City Council
State Director of Public Services
East State Street
Sat
Sun
Christian Dior
Diane von Furstenberg
Pierre Cardin
Avant-Garde
Oleg Cassini
Optus
Yves Saint Laurent
Ohio State Optical Co
Riverside Professional
Farm Owners Insurance
Carol L
Ins
Briarwood DR
Landmark
Freezer
Unico Ch Ty
del' Kasler
Mgr
Athens Landmark Inc
Kurtz St
Athens, Ohio
Jack L. Smith
Lincoln
N. Court Street
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