Vinton Health Center Site Work to Begin
Machinery moved to the site as preparations for Vinton County's new health center begin awaiting suitable weather. The project, to cost about 220000, will be funded 80 percent by the Appalachian Regional Commission and 20 percent locally. Construction aims for mid summer completion, with plans finalized by the county commissioners and architec tural firm Hayes Donaldson Wittenmyer and Partners. Three county engineer purchases were approved: a 1977 truck from Gill Chevrolet for 9191, a tractor with roadside maintainer from Southeastern Equipment Co for 12650, and highway salt from Morton Salt Co at 1130 per ton, with Diamond Crystal Salt Co as the alternative bid at 1144.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes, Donaldson, Wittenmyer and Partners
Eberts Construction
Appalachian Regional Commission
Gill Chevrolet
Southeastern Equipment Co
Morton Salt Co
Diamond Crystal Salt Co
Learn To Live Relaxed Workshop At Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College hosts a three day Arica personal development workshop open to adults. The Arica method, started in 1970 by an international nonprofit, teaches body and mind relaxation through movement meditation and natural thinking. The $25 fee excludes meals.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Betsy Simpson
Arica
Rio Grande College/Community College
Ohio
Jerry West
Meigs Native Seeks Office in County Commissioner Race
Richard E. Jones, a Meigs County native and Republican, defeated incumbent Bernard Gilkey in the primary for county commissioner. A Pomeroy branch manager at Athens County Savings and Loan, Jones is a Meigs High and Ohio School of Banking alumnus and former Farmers Bank vice president. He and wife Donna Wells, with children Kim Brett and Susan, reside at 142 Mulberry Avenue in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Richard E. Jones
Bernard Gilkey
Jones
Athens County Savings and Loan
Meigs County
Pomeroy High School
Ohio School of Banking
Farmers Bank
Donna Wells
Fred Carsey
Kim
Morehead University
Morehead
Kentucky
Brett
Meigs High School
Susan
Pomeroy Elementary
His
Mulberry Avenue
Youth Career Programs Launched in Huntington
The Cabell Huntington Public Library and Hubbell Ensign Electric Division partner to offer youths career exploration opportunities. The library guides experiences in library work while Hubbell provides exposure in electrical engineering. Other local careers include health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Cabell Huntington Public Library
Hubbell
Ensign Electric Division
Boy Scouts of America
Mason Assembly of God to Host Rev. Bob Dixon Speaker
The Rev. Bob Dixon of Dayton will address the Mason Assembly of God Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday Saturday and Sunday and in Sunday morning service. A former drug user, he will speak on this subject. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Bob Dixon
Dayton
Mason Assembly of God
Middleport village weighs raises as HUD funds sought
Middleport Village Council discussed higher salaries for village employees though deferring a decision. HUD pre applications for Community Development Act funds up to 100000 were announced, with two planning meetings set for November. A gasoline bid from Ashland Petroleum was approved, and police activity for September noted with meals served and meters collected.
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Renee Stone
Middleport
Marvin Kelly
Jim Brewer
Fred Hoffman
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Ashland Petroleum Co
Martha Howell
Merchant
Building plans urged for Meigs County complex
Meigs County Commissioners, led by Henry Wells, reported a call from Maxine Plummer of the mental health board enabling interviews with architects for a joint Senior Citizens and Mental Health Clinic building. A public hearing for the 1977 Community Block Program proposals will be held November 1 and 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the courthouse office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners
Three Juveniles Held for Break-In at Service Station
Meigs County sheriff reports three youths under 18 arrested on breaking and entering at a Harrisonville area service station early Sunday. Entrance was gained by breaking a door glass. items recovered. They will be tried in Meigs County Juvenile Court. Assisting agencies were Athens County Sheriff's Department and Rutland Chief Bruce Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Robert C. Hartenbach
Meigs County
Harrisonville
Athens County Sheriff's Department
Rutland
Bruce Davis
Chamber Endorses No Votes on State Issues for November Ballot
Pomeroy Chamber backs a no vote on issues four through seven and a yes on a one mill street lighting levy. Speaker Chuck Williamson warned higher long term costs, while Mayor Clarence Andrews urged support for lighting funds. A Greeting Caravan was announced along with a brochure ad plan for newcomers and a November 10 recognition dinner for E F Robinson. A Meigs High cleanup drive with five student volunteers was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Chamber of Commerce
Chuck Williamson
Meigs Inn
Chamber
Clarence Andrews
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Mary Fowler
Bill Kautz
Chester
Southeastern Ohio Garden Tractor Club
Ray Justis
Tuppers Plains
Kautz
Justis
Dale Washburn
Dale Kautz
Vinton Health Center
County Health Department
Route 93
McArthur
Vinton County
Meigs Native
Richard Jones
Fain National Studio
Gene Grate
Kelly
Hoffman
Grate
Albert Frank
Frank
Ortrait
Kern St
Athens, Ohio
Robinson
Robinson Cleaners
Crow
James A. Garry
Plain City
John
Athens County
Comm
R. Hubberd
Chima
Dwight H. Rutherford
John D. Clark
Ted Vogt
Emagene Davis
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