Opening door in closed adoption invites hard decisions
Dear Abby answers two questions about birth family contact in a closed adoption. A couple with a addicted birth father and limited consent wrestles with whether to reveal or pursue contact for their 6 year old daughter. The advice backs preserving the adoptive family's boundaries while preparing the child for eventual adult choice.
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Community Meeting and Event Listings For Athens Area
Listings note submission four days prior by email or mail. Friday closed AA discussion 5 30 p m First Methodist Church Athens Pork chop dinner 6 to 8 p m Sons of American Legion 520 W Union St. Celebrate Recovery 12 step Athens Community Church 219 Columbus Rd. Jam session Shade Community Center 7 to 10 p m 12 12 study 7 p m Christ the King Catholic Church 141 Mill St. Saturday yard sale cookout bake sale 9 a m to 2 p m Nelsonville American Legion Moves to basement in case of rain Wednesday PERI Chapter 1 p m Athens Community Center East State St speaker Fred Davis of Emergency Management Agency.
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Sons of American Legion
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Athens Community Church
Columbus Road
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Sheila Knudson
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Christ the King Catholic Church
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Athens firm expansion eyed with tax incentives and roadwork
The draft application details a project to create 60 full time jobs with a payroll over 2.12 million by year three, and investment up to 3.02 million in building, equipment and inventory. It seeks abatement repayments if goals aren’t met, with 800k from JobsOhio and ARC plus 250k city funds for McKinley Avenue extension and a Stimson Avenue roundabout to aid Athens Mold and Machine, Jackie O’s, and Stirling Technologies.
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Poll finds aging workers stay with one employer
A Chicago AP NORC poll of 1,000 Americans 50 and older shows over 40 percent of baby boomers stay with a single employer for more than 20 years, with 18 percent reaching 30 years. Pensions influence decisions to switch jobs, and retirement outlook affects tenure.
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Athens district expands early retirement option for teachers
Athens district extends early retirement incentives after discussions with the Athens Education Association. The move to broaden eligibility from fixed points to 27 years aims to ease budget pressures while avoiding immediate staff cuts. Superintendent Gibbs plans a May 26 school board meeting to discuss three proposed reductions and possible attrition driven changes.
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Shelter dog theft spurs signs and spay neuter push
The shelter reports a dog stolen by a suspect who hurled the animal back over the fence after hours. The incident prompts calls for added surveillance signs to aid future trespass charges and a plan to invite area veterinarians to operate a weekly spay neuter clinic at the shelter. Commissioner Chmiel will present the proposal to colleagues for consideration.
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