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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2016
Page
4
Dear Abby readers debate breast augmentation as a path to confidence. Several letters recount outcomes from positive changes in clothing fit and career to regret from complications and shifting implants.
Last week's winner Paul Wilson of Millfield identified five differences across a scene including a window, roof figure, parking meter, railing, and branch. Photographer John Halley says a sixth difference earns a gold star and entry into this week’s drawing.
A compilation of meetings and events including Alcoholics Anonymous open and closed sessions at multiple churches and venues, a Community Singers rehearsal at Community Connections, a computer tips workshop at Athens Public Library, SMART Recovery groups, a free church lunch, Zumba classes, Narcotics Anonymous at The Gathering Place, Civil War Round Table at the Athens Public Library, a Big Book study at Unitarian Fellowship, a beginners AA group at Athens Community Church, a sewing workshop at Wells Public Library, a Rain Barrel Workshop at the Junior Fair Building, a Gab and Plant Swap at Nelsonville Public Library, a kids bike rodeo at Ohio Health O'Bleness, and a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Torch United Methodist Church. The listings note request for advance submission and contact details for entries.
Brad and Keri Harris Brannon of Belpre announce the April 27 birth of Lucas Dean Brannon at Ohio Health O'Bleness Hospital in Athens. They have a daughter Averi, age 4. Kyle A. and Erin E. Doughty Thomas of Shade announce the April 23 birth of Gabriel Levi Thomas at the same hospital. They have a daughter Aubrey E. Thomas, age 2. Grandparents are Kevin and Teresa Doughty and Cathy and Steve Thomas of Albany.
The Trimble Local Textbook Foundation awarded $3,000 from the Athens Foundation to buy seven whiteboards for classrooms. The grant supports instructional updates and improves student engagement in local schools.
A Mexican federal judge has ruled that Joaquin El Chapo Guzmans extradition can proceed, pending approval by the Foreign Relations Department within 20 days. The defense may appeal, and the move followed Guzmans transfer to Ciudad Juarez near the U S border amid security concerns.
Citizens Bank will shutter its Nelsonville location after July lease renewal, citing a $15,000 monthly loss from repairs and weak economics. Three employees will be affected, with some relocating to the Logan main office. The bank plans to focus on core services, community involvement, and consolidation. Debra Tobin, editor of The Logan Daily News.
The St. Marys College graduation featured 850 Hawks last year and honored new alumni as Betty Young urged graduates to take charge of life and not fear stumbling. Dane Salabak, culinary arts graduate, gave a keynote about turning challenges into lemonade and thanked supporters while urging grads to pursue unique paths and return favors to others.
Fellner returns as Jackie Skellington at the two day Ratha Con in Athens with life size Toothless and other crowd favorites. Co founder Kelly Lawrence says the event aims to be family friendly and community driven, hoping to grow future family events and local participation.
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