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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1977

Page

8

Warren Local Driver Wins National School Bus Safety Award

Nelson Benedict of Warren Local School District near Marietta won the seventh annual National School Bus Safety Road-E-O in Portland Oregon scoring 557 of 600 to top 87 entrants. The 21 year veteran drives Bus 36 through Southeastern Ohio hills and also manages a 460 acre cattle farm. Benedict serves as president of Chapter 408 OAPSE and cites fog as a driver challenge while praising the yellow school bus as the safest transport.

Vincent Washington County Nelson Benedict America Benedict Ohio Hills Ohio United States Pat Nelson Benedicts

Vinton Officials Accept Wooddell's Resignation

Vinton County Commissioners accepted James Woodell resignation as investigator to the prosecuting attorney effective Friday. Woodell alleged Sheriff Davis used office for political purposes. Davis denied the charges. The panel hired a bus mechanic and a maintenance helper under CETA VI, with John R. Nicholson and Thomas E. Kirby named. Coal bids were opened. Ramon Morris won at 25 dollars per ton plus 6.50 hauling. Other bidder James Molihan quoted five dollars per ton above mine price.

Wellston Receives 240000 EDA Grant for Pool Complex

Mayor Walburn announced Wellston has been awarded 240000 dollars in EDA Public Works funds to build a municipal pool at the former Harvey Wells School site. Bids must run 30 days and work start within 90 days of approval with 10 percent set aside for a minority business enterprise. Plans call for pool tennis courts picnic area concession changing facilities and parking. Rothwell Club meets Thursday at 12:30 pm Burr Oak Lodge hosted by Mrs. Mary Gamwel.

Wellston Larry Walburn City of EDA Public Works Harvey Wells

Hearing on Funds Is Scheduled

Nelsonville planned a revenue sharing public hearing but canceled action as publication notice timing did not meet the 10 day requirement. The meeting, led by Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh, involved Mabel Tigner, Reginald Levering, and Wilbur D. Mender with $50,555 federal funds at stake. A new notice and date will be published by city officials.

Nelsonville Violet Hollenbaugh Mabel Tigner Reginald Levering Wilbur D. Mender

First Aid Classes Taught by Kathy Whalen in September

Two multi media first aid courses led by Kathy Whalen in September. The Sept 17 session graduated Barbara McBride Jean Robinette Edith Hazlett Rose Stanley Tony Cosper and Harold Cosper. The Sept 20 session produced Lloyd Rollins John Carson Joseph Keirns Jim Gilbraith Jeffrey Smith Joe Keirns George Christain Homer Williams Mark Bumgardner Stephen McDaniel Terry McDaniel Richard Nihizer and William Naxon. POMEROY Meigs County REACT meets Friday at 8 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building.

Terry McDaniel Richard Nihizer William Naxon

Savalas Deposition Set in Florida Murder Case

Miami AP Report Telly Savalas slated to give a deposition in the Ronny Zamora first degree murder case tied to a homicide allegedly inspired by TV violence. Judge to decide if Savalas may testify for the defense as Zamora and Darrell Agrella face separate trials and expert testimony limits are argued.

Miami Telly Savalas Kojak Florida Ronny Zamora Savalas Paul Baker Zamora Ellis Rubin Baker Margaret Hanratty Thomas Rubin Thomas Florida Technological University Orlando Darrell Agrella Elinor Haggart Haggart Walter B. Reid Michael Gilbert Agrella

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Warren Two The Ohio Association of Public School Vinton Wooddell James M. Molihan Budget Commission Gilliland Jackson Jackson County Roy Gilliland Board of Elections Blue Cross Bill Abele Vinton County Abele EMS Glouster Rothwell Club Burr Oak Lodge Mary Gamwel Pomeroy Meigs County React Meigs County Senior Citizens Building Chuck Roast Logan, Ohio Fawn Dhen Ae Aalehe Hardware Store Richland Ave
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