Chamber speakers tout Rhodes plan benefits for Southeast Ohio
Athens Chamber meeting hears three backers from the Ohio Development Department and Ohio Contractors' Association argue four Rhodes ballot questions would raise tax revenue minimally and fund transportation, housing, and redevelopment. They claim Southeast Ohio gains outweigh tax costs with job growth and local tax base expansion.
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Robert Ekey Messenger
Southeastern Ohio
James Rhodes
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Southeast Ohio
Ohio
Ohio Department of
Statewide coalition may form to oppose Rhodes bond plan
State Sen. John McCormack says a weekend meeting at Ohio State University could launch a nonpartisan statewide group to educate the public about a proposed 4.5 billion bond package and its 30 year debt. Proponents plan to spend about 1 million as groups like the Ohio League of Women Voters and AFL-CIO weigh in.
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Columbus, Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
John T. McCormack
Euclid
Cam
Paign Rhodes
McCormack
Ohio League of Women Voters
Ohio Afl-Cio
Sierra Club
Ohio Senior Citizens Council
United Auto Workers
D-31
UA Commercial Drive Launched in Athens United Appeal Campaign
The Commercial Division of the United Appeal in Athens County launches a drive aiming to raise eight to ten thousand dollars with eight top local men leading efforts. Palmer and Thayer of WATH pledge dedication and note early divisions like Corporate and Special Gifts have started, with Public Service and University divisions still to begin.
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Athens
Palmer
Thayer
United Appeal
Dave
Athens County
WATH
Barbara
Jacque
Patton St
Trustees Academy of Ohio University
Athens Jaycees
Kiwanis
Boy Scouts
Tom Evans
Butch Grover
Public Service
Jaycees Map All-State Convention Plans in Athens
Final preparations for next week's All-State convention fill Athens as about 1,500 Jaycees from across Ohio converge. Pickering Hall on Ohio University serves as HQ for registration, rooms, and transit info, with a large awards banquet set for the Convocation Center.
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Randy Bachman
Athens
Jaycees
Jim Crouse
Ohio
Pickering Hall
Ohio University
Heart Films Available for Ohio Teachers
The Ohio State Heart Association offers two heart health films and teaching aids for central Ohio schools. "Hey, What's a Heart" targets grades one to three using animation and humor, while "Our Way of Life" suits junior and senior high instruction on heart care and circulatory systems. Contact Central Ohio Heart Chapter at 535 E Broad St Columbus 43215 or call 228-6327.
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Ohio
Ohio State Heart Association
Central Ohio Heart Chapter
E. Broad St
Columbus
Athens Magazine Wins Top Rating in SPJ Contest
Ohio University students publish Athens Magazine which earned first place in its class at the 1975 Mark of Excellence Contest by Sigma Delta Chi SPJ. It marks the third consecutive national or regional honor for the publication amid over 2,000 entries across 10 classes from more than 100 regional finalists.
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Athens Magazine
Ohio University
Society of Professional Journalists
Sigma Delta Chi
Abuse Reports Rise With Ohio Child Abuse Law Taking Effect
Athens County Children's Services heads expect 30 to 40 monthly referrals to rise toward 75 or 100 children as the new Ohio law takes effect November 28. Director Rowena Sprout notes complete reports with parent names addresses and directions aid investigations. After hours calls go to three numbers and secrecy for complainants is emphasized. The agency stresses responsible planning for involved children and cites duty of reporting by professionals under the new law.
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Athens County
Ohio
Children’s Services
Rowena Sprout
Athens
Nelsonville
Miss Sprout
Reporting Abuse Law in Child Welfare Programs
Miss Sprout explains the legal definition of abuse including wounds or neglect of someone under 18 or a disabled person under 21. The law requires professionals to report suspected abuse to a centralized registry maintained by the state Welfare Department.
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Miss Sprout
State Welfare Department
Sheriff delays subpoenas draw sharp criticism in Athens
An Athens attorney accuses Sheriff Paul Brown of failing to deliver subpoenas for a Civil Case in Common Pleas Court. The hearing was postponed as Brown cites a depleted gasoline fund and lack of funds for patrols, amid a budget dispute with county commissioners.
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Athens
Paul Brown
John Stimmel
Brown
Stimmel
Common Pleas
Lowell Howard
Summer
Howard
Adult Classes Begin At Eastern High School
TUPPERS PLAINS Adult Basic Education classes begin Monday at Eastern High School. Instructor Jennifer Machier leads sessions Monday Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. The program offers free instruction in reading math and English with individualized pacing and goals for adults 16 and older not enrolled in public school. Veterans benefits apply for qualified participants. Call 985 3329 for information.
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Tuppers Plains
Eastern High School
Jennifer Machier
Democrat Candidate Calls for Bus Service in Longview Heights
Eugene Brundige a Democrat candidate for City Council 2nd Ward urges starting bus service to Longview Heights and Mulligan Road after door-to-door outreach. He cites Mayor Barrett and AORTA’s David Vaughan open to re evaluating routes and asks residents to send letters of support to 2 Curtis St. for forwarding.
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Longview Heights
Mulligan Road
Brundige
Donald Barrett
AORTA
David Vaughan
Curtis St
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