Dear Abby Advice on Inlawed Ministry and Unavailable Partner
A reader asks how to handle a minister husband who fills their home with guests, neglects her feelings, and pressures her to stay. The counselor advises honesty with sons, consideration of leaving if unhappy, and respect for wife before inviting others. A second reader seeks guidance on a failed engagement with an engineer. Jane encourages asking the partner his reasons, not changing oneself, and moving on to avoid emotional unavailability.
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Abby
LIMII
Nigeria
Jane
Something Different contest spotted differences in two photos
Readers are invited to find at least five differences between two photos as published in The Athens Messenger. Send entries with a mailing address to The Athens Messenger or email jhalley athensmessenger.com. Prize is two passes to Movies 10. winner notified by mail. Last week’s winner was Bill Forsyth of Athens.
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Athens Messenger
P.O
Athens
Jhalley
Athensmessenger.com
Bill Forsyth
Buckeye
Cancer screenings at OUHCOM Clinic for uninsured women
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings at the Free Community Clinic on June 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event provides free pap tests pelvic and breast exams and breast health education with mammogram appointments for uninsured or underinsured women. Appointments are required by calling 593 2432 or 800 844 2654.
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Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ouhcom
Meetings and Events Listings in Athens Ohio
A compiled notice listing various community meetings and events in Athens Ohio. Items include Alcoholics Anonymous at 1 a.m. at Athens First Presbyterian Church, Athens Farmers Market 9 a.m. to noon, SMART Recovery at Baker Center noon to 1 p.m., Toastmasters noon to 1 p.m. at Quidel, Free community lunch noon to 1 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, AA women’s group 5:30 p.m. at Christ the King Church, La Leche League 7:30 p.m. at Athens Public Library, men’s group 7 p.m. at Unitarian Fellowship. Contact details for event coordinators are provided.
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Baker Center
State Street
Quidel
E. State St
Alice Carsey
Alice
Athens Public Library
Home St
Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Group
Unitarian Fellowship
Longview Heights
Little Farmers hold June 9 car wash in Athens
Alexander Little Farmers 4 H Club members plan a fund raising car wash on June 9 at the Kroger store on East State Street in Athens. The group will meet next on May 17 at Tyler Fox home to discuss activities.
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Alexander Little Farmers 4-H Club
Kroger
East State Street
Athens
Tyler Fox
Brown Zaleski Alumni Banquet Set for June 13 in Zaleski
The 55th Brown Zaleski Alumni Banquet occurs Saturday June 13 at St. Sylvester Church Hall Zaleski. Registration starts 3 30 p m dinner at 5 theme A Step Back in Time reunion years 1940 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80. The Class of 45 receives 70th reunion honors. Dinner 14 per person dues 4. Reservations by June 8 to Villa Cline Willard P O Box 221 Albany OH 45710 or contact Willard at 698 2909 or willa Willard yahoo com.
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St. Sylvester
Zaleski
Paula Jean Stancart Pickens
Pickens
Suddenlink
Villa Cline
Willard
Willa.willard
Yahoo
Sunday Life Improvement Seminar With Jon Miller
A Sunday life improvement seminar on personal growth and societal issues with Jon Miller from 5 to 6 30 p m at Athens Book Center 74 E State St. Call 592 4865 for details A longer calendar version is on The Messenger website athensmessenger com
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Jon Miller
Athens Book Center
E. State St
The
Messenger
Athensmessenger.com
Obituaries notice for Betty Harris Andrew Sirota and William Sharp
Betty Harris 85 of Reedsville Ohio died May 17 2015 at home White Schwarzel Funeral Home Coolville Logan Andrew C Sirota 84 of Logan died May 14 2015 Heinlein Brown Funeral Home Logan William V Sharp 87 of Hialeah Florida died May 16 2015 in Pembroke Pines Florida McWilliams Funeral Home Wellston arranged the services
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Reedsville
Betty Harris
Ohio
White-Schwarzel Funeral Home
Coolville
Logan
Andrew C. Sirota
Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home
Hialeah, Fla
William V. Sharp
Hialeah
Florida
Pembroke Pines
McWilliams Funeral Home
Wellston
Athens valedictorians Zhu and Horsley chart distinct paths
Athens High School seniors Zhu and Horsley cap their high school careers with top ranks and future plans. Zhu will attend Dartmouth College to double major in computer science and linguistics, study abroad, and pursue dance. Horsley will study international affairs at Macalester College, with humanities focus, and hopes to work abroad or in the Peace Corps.
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Zhu
Horsley
Athens
Athens High School
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
Macalester College
St. Paul
Minnesota
Peace Corps
Ponderosa closes. Job help offered after layoff
Ponderosa restaurant shut down around 8 a.m. Monday leaving employees without prior notice. A sign on the door directs gift card redemptions to other Ponderosa locations in Jackson and Columbus. The Work Station offers free employment assistance to affected workers through Athens County JFS, including the Dislocated Worker Program. Call 740 797 1405 or 877 351 0405 for services or visit workstation.athensoh.org.
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Ponderosa
Jackson
South High Street
Columbus
Athens County
Arian Smedley
Athens County Jfs
Athensoh Org
Warrior Dash event features family participation and podium finish
Al and Kendall Black joined the Warrior Dash with Kendall facing the Great Warrior Wall and a muddy challenge while Al races in the competitive wave and places eighth. The event drew 26 men and 24 women. Ryan Dodd and Amy Pajcic won top titles. Several injuries occurred, including a broken arm, but no life threatening injuries were reported. The World Championships are set for Tennessee in October.
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Kendall
Black
Ryan Dodd
Amy Pajcic
Kendall Black
Tennessee
Portion of Cable Lane Closed for Rail Repairs
The city of Athens will close a portion of Cable Lane on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for guard rail repairs. Motorists are urged to avoid the area during the closure.
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Athens
Ohio Lottery Picks Daily Results Summary
Ohio lottery numbers released: Day Pick 3 222, Day Pick 4 8909, Night Pick 3 006, Night Pick 4 2027, Rolling Cash 5 11 12 17 20 22.
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