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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1976
Page
3
Foreign students in the Ohio University area number about 1000, described as a sizable portion of the local population. Advocates push reviving a host family concept, proposing simpler contacts through dinners and weekend gatherings to connect Americans with the students.
Chauncey Village Council voted to substitute a Halloween party for Trick or Treat Night at Chauncey-Dover Memorial Field on Oct 31 from 4 p.m. The plan includes four age groups with cash prizes for three winners per category and candy for all youngsters. The council also approved enforcing a 9 p.m. curfew for under 18.
Two Jackson County men were freed on rape charges after faulty affidavits led Municipal Court to dismiss the case. Curtis Skeens and Roger Rippeth, both of Jackson, had faced accusations involving an OU coed on Oct. 2. A juvenile suspect remains in juvenile court. Prosecutor Michael Nolan said charges will be refiled.
Gov. James Rhodes signed legislation allowing the Director of Administrative Services to appraise and sell the Nelsonville Children's Center by sealed bid or to a government unit or private buyer. Appraised at 1,050,000 dollars, the facility could fetch two thirds if bids falter. Rep. Claire Ball says mental health officials will move quickly to find a purchaser. A workshop schedule notes a United Campus Ministry event on communes kibbutz life and Utopia now set for Friday and Saturday.
Athens County Commissioners seek to demolish the current jail and build a new three story reinforced concrete facility on the site. Architect Frank Lee says renovations are impractical due to poor foundation insulation and code issues. The jail would hold 50 inmates with five blocks and support services and cost 500000 to 1000000 dollars with possible construction starting in February or March if funded.
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