Water man of Athens kept city flowing through danger and mud
Bill Martin spent 30 years in Athens water maintenance, 20 as a supervisor, surviving dives into flooded holes, geysers and freezing water. A Vietnam veteran and AMVETS board member, he recalls tough conditions, loyalty to coworkers, and a life dedicated to veterans and Athens.
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Veterans share bonds forged in danger and duty
In a vivid reminiscence, a veteran recalls close bonds with fellow service members, near-misses, and wall cracks that could have buried them. He explains why they call each other brothers and reflects on 24 hour calls, hard careers, and the fear for future generations as veterans clubs struggle to recruit. He also details AMVETS work aiding local veterans and sending overseas care packages, stressing the need for successors to carry on honor guard duties.
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Once homeless man with golden voice runs for president
Ted Williams, once homeless Ohio man whose radio voice made him an Internet sensation, announces a presidential bid as an independent. He appeared in a Columbus Dispatch video in 2011 panhandling on a highway ramp. Williams plans to focus on fair housing veterans issues jobs and school improvement.
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Former Messenger photographer to share tales of adventure
Former Athens Messenger photographer Bob Rogers and his wife Claire will tell stories from their world travels on a tandem bicycle at the Athens Public Library on Saturday at 2 p.m. The couple logged 43,000 miles over 20 years, including a trek across the Indian Himalayas to Central Asia and riding Kardung La, the world’s highest motorable road. The free talk is hosted at the Athens Public Library.
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Athens seeks artists for Outside the Box traffic art project
Athens invites local artists to submit up to 10 designs for vinyl wraps on traffic control boxes. selections via jury will each receive a $500 honorarium and works will be displayed at one location for three to five years. deadline is Sept 4.
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Energy panel highlights local efficiency gains and policy needs
Christine Hughes of The Village Bakery outlined renewable energy gains including 90 percent lighting savings and 75 percent refrigeration cuts, plus a wood oven eliminating gas use. At First Presbyterian Church of Athens Reverend Robert Martin cited 95 percent boiler efficiency, LED retrofits, composting, and a 20 percent energy saving in 2012 that earned EPA Energy Star honors, with near 30 percent utility savings now to fund programs. Panelists urged education forums and policy certainty to ease renewable adoption and counter restrictive rules, aiming to report findings to policymakers.
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