Meigs Board Plans Curriculum Upgrades and Facility Improvements
The Meigs Local Board of Education heard a depth report on upgrading reading and curriculum including a comprehensive reading project. The board approved aluminum bleachers for Meigs High School football field and approved bids for painting and finishing work. Roof repairs, lunch policy changes, resignations and retirements, new hires, and a three year contract for Superintendent Dowler were discussed and approved. The Spanish program was eliminated at Pomeroy Elementary, and cooperative special education arrangements with Gallia County were renewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Jones
Meigs
Board of Education
Dan Morris
Earie
Pomeroy
Joan Goins
Fort Wayne
Ind
Goins
Huntington Products Co
Middleport
Rutland
Harrisonville
George Hackett
John Mora
Mora
Charles Dowler
Eric Hart
Grace Drake
Dorothy Woodard
Mildred Long
Cook
Janis Schmoll
Phyllis Hackett
Pataskala
Bernice Carpenter
Martha Husted
Annette Knight
Ed Bartels
Sam Crow
Carol Ohlinger
Dowler
Bill Thornton
Norman Wood
Janet Williamson
Charlotte Dillard
Charles Burton
Heard Dowler
Ohio Association of Public School
Scout Camp Opens at Arrowhead Near Ona West Virginia
Scout Camp Arrowhead opened its season for the Tri-State Area Council near Ona with hundreds of local scouts expected over five weeks. The program emphasizes advancement plus swimming canoeing hiking and other outdoor activities. Camp leadership includes Charles E. Callicoat program director David De Hart and Camp Ranger Albert Nibert. Additional programs planned include Cub age day camp Webelos weekend and merit badge activities. Camping dates list Troop 242 Syracuse June 26 to July 2 Troops 249 and 239 Pomeroy Langsville July 10 to 16 and troops 209 208 205 200 Gallipolis July 17 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Arrowhead
Tri-State Area Council
Ona
W.va
Tri-State Area
W. Robert Cree
Camp
Charles E. Callicoat
David de Hart
Ceredo
Albert Nibert
Ranger
Cree
Camp Arrowhead
Cubage
Webelos
Syracuse
Langsville
Gallipolis
Firemen Observe Yule Wellston Wellson Volunteers Hold Christmas Party
The Wellson Fire Department celebrated Christmas in June at the Jackson County Fairgrounds shelter house after illness and other commitments postponed the usual Wellston event. A coal stove ham burger dinner shifted to a charcoal grill as rain briefly appeared and the tree was toppled by wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Wellson
Merrill O. Ward, Jr
Jackson County Fairgrounds
Graduate Humphrey earns BS with honors in Medical Technology
Robin Humphrey of Reedsville has earned a bachelor of science in allied medical professions with distinction in Medical Technology from Ohio State University. She and her family are noted for her merit award and her role on the Medical Technology Student Competition Team, now regional champions. The team will compete nationally in Atlanta during the American Society for Medical Technology convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Robin Humphrey
Ohio State University
C. Ed Humphrey
Humphrey
Ohio State University Hospitals
Columbus
American Society For Medical Technology
Atlanta
Head Start Accepting Applications in Wellston
The Jackson Vinton Community Action Head Start program begins accepting calls for those wishing to apply for the 1977 78 school year from September 6 through May. It serves special needs children and those meeting federal income guidelines. Centers are at Berline Crossroads and Blackfork with a Milton Head Start Center at Berlin Crossroads near Route 124 and Route 346.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Jackson- Vinton Community Action
Berline Crossroads
Blackfork
Jackson-Vinton
Community Action
Milton
Berlin Crossroads
Thieves and vandals strike Meigs County homes
Meigs County Sheriff’s Department investigates a string of break ins and theft attempts. Bill Radford on old Route 33 reports a stolen vehicle battery, while Bill Folmer on County Road 20 reports battery removal attempts and broken brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Heath Honors Students at Heath United Methodist Church
Heath middleport recognition service highlighted local students with talk by Steve Walburn from Marietta College on higher education. Honorees included Mary Krawsczyn, Andrew Hoover, Beth Fultz, and Becky Fultz. Nearby towns reported break in and vandalism incidents and a Plants family reunion notice at Krodel Park.
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Middleport
Heath
Career
Heath United Methodist Church
Steve Walburn
Marietta College
Dale Walburn
Mary Krawsczyn
Holzer Hospital School of
Water Ski Appeal Offers Boats for Rent or Buy
Readers are invited to explore Boats and Motors classification 82 for a boat that fits their schedule. The message emphasizes owning a boat enables flexible outings and longer stays on the water.
Vinton County considers bridge priority and bids set
McArthur Ohio July 2 19 Vinton County Commissioners with County Engineer Ronald Sharrett discuss bridge projects funding and timing Federal aid finances a County Road 28 bridge bid set for Aug 2 while Spring Street bridge may need fund transfers Sharrett estimates county share 85000 for the first project and notes substantial funds needed for the Spring Street bridge Officials also weigh matching funds for a South Central Speech and Hearing Clinic project and a four county Half Way House plan plus water quality planning funding. bids for general liability insurance to be opened July 5 17 3 miles of roads to be repaired at 165000 cost. 566 67 public defender money received. Recorder Shirley Murcock to attend a meeting July 27-29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County
Ronald Sharrett
Sharrett
Spring Street
Carol Kamaras
Rick Oremus
South Central Speech and Hearing Clinic
Jerry Thompson
Ross
Vinton
Pike
Highland Counties
Ross County
Thompson
Law Enforcement Administrative Association
SEAA
Claire Puchy
Ohio
Tal Protection Agency
Pomeroy council questions health department funding
Mayor Clarence Andrews and part of the Pomeroy Village Council questioned Meigs County Auditor Howard Frank’s request for more money for the County Health Department. The panel debated restoring subsidies to the 1974 level of 3800 instead of the current 5100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Clarence Andrews
Pomeroy Village
Meigs
Howard Frank
Andrews
Frank
Harold Brown
Larry Powell
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Meigs Board
Diehl
County Board of Education
Gallia
Jeanne Slanter
Yale
Messenger
Joann Hunter
Larry Walburn
Steve Trainer
Bob Long
Yule
Head
Point Pleasant
Plants
Krodel Park
Harold Will
Racine
Douglas Farm
East Letart
Mary Pierce
Long Bottom
Ralph Wigal
Wigal
Charles Goeglein
Patsy Claar
Vermont Ave
Public Defender
Shirley Murcock
Mohican Lodge
Perrysville
Ralph
Wesley Buehl
Comets
Wyliss Hill
Buehl
Werry
James Rhodes
Harry Davis
Vance - Leach
Bheleo
Vance-Leach
Athens, Ohio
Woodmen
Modern
Woodmen of America
Modern Woodmen OF America
Fraternal Life Insurance
Rock Island
Illinois
Earl Radcliffe
FIC
Athens
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