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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1976

Page

2

Complexities of Death Topic at Canon's Talk

Rev. Michael P. Hamilton of Washington Cathedral led a discussion on accepting death and the advance of medical tech. The event at Church of the Good Shepherd drew fewer than 30 attendees and covered euthanasia living wills truth telling and faith in life after death with medical resource voices from Dr. Stuart Zuckerman and Dr. Frank Myers.

Michael P. Hamilton Washington Cathedral Washington, D.C Church of the Good Shepherd Rev Hamilton Stuart Zuckerman Frank Myers Rev. Hamilton Elizabeth Kubler- Ross St. Christopher's Hospice London Zuckerman

County Seeks Bids for Radio System Upgrade Project

Athens County commissioners invite bids to upgrade law enforcement radios with a 60 000 grant from LEAA and 3330 state match. Bids due Oct 8. award by 2 p m Oct 13. Plan includes 19 new mobiles, updated base station, repeater at Coolville to cover dead spots.

Athens County Law Enforcement Assistance Administration General Electric Motorola RCA Ohio Coolville Sheriff's Nelsonville

SATs Expanded to Six Dates This School Year

The Scholastic Aptitude Test will be offered six times this school year instead of five. Test dates are Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 22, Mar 26, May 7, and Jun 4. Fees run 7.25 dollars for the SAT and 11 dollars for achievement tests.

College Colege College Board

Pressure Clinics Planned Across Athens County in October

Eleven free blood pressure clinics will be conducted in October by the Athens County Council on Aging. The schedule includes Carbondale, Nelsonville, New Marshfield, Athens, Deanville, Jacksonville, Coolville, Glouster, Albany, and Chauncey centers with morning hours and varied venues.

Athens County Council On Aging Carbondale Community Center Nelsonville Jacksonville Center Coolville Senior Center Glouster Center Albany Methodist Church Chauncey Senior Center

Athens Auction Prices Quoted

Prices at Saturday's auction at Athens Livestock Sales Inc. include feeder steers 20 to 35.50 dollars feeder heifers 17.75 to 28 slaughter bulls 25.75 to 30 feeder bulls 20 to 33.50 utility cows 20 to 24 canner and cutter cows 15.75 to 20 and other livestock prices.

Athens Livestock Sales Inc

Athens High Band Finishes Second in Pickerington Contest

Athens High School Marching Green and Gold place second in the open class, one point behind grand champion New Philadelphia, at a Pickerington band contest. New Philadelphia won grand championship plus flags and field commander honors. Claymont and Paden City took AA and A class wins respectively. Athens hosts the Oct 9 invitational and does not compete. Paden City's band director will judge.

Athens High School New Philadelphia Pickerington Steve Berry Athens Pickerington High Berry Claymont High School Urichsville Paden City Athens High Lexington R. E. Hood Miamisburg

Regional Forum Planned for Handicapped in Athens

A regional handicapped forum in Athens Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ohio University Morton Hall rooms 226 and 227 will gather District 8 residents Perry Morgan Noble Monroe Athens Washington Hocking and Meigs Counties to discuss education social health and economic concerns and prepare priorities for the May 1977 White House Conference. Transportation help line is 594-2561.

Athens Congress White House Ohio District 8 Perry Morgan Noble Monroe Washington Hocking Meigs Ohio University Morton Hall Tony Presti Columbus Presti

Rainy Weekend Drives Lawn Growth at Ohio University

Two days of rain last Sunday and Monday boosted lawn growth as the Ohio University Geography Department tallies a rainfall total just over 2% inches.

Ohio University

Voter Registration Drive at Hocking Tech

Athens County Elections Board staff will be at Hocking Technical College on Wednesday from 1 to 4 p m to register new voters. Additional election services will be available during the visit to the campus.

Hocking Tech Athens County Elections Board Hocking Technical College Elections Board

Moving On Costs and Quick Downsizing Tips

Moving costs stay high so consider moving only essential items. Sell extra appliances bedding dishes clothing and other contents to cut expenses. A small Action Act can help reduce costs and our fee is modest.

Ohio House District 91 Debaters Set for Oct 13

Republican incumbent Claire Ball Jr. and Democratic challenger Jerry Adams agreed to a single two hour debate in Athens at 4 p.m. on October 13. The event will feature questions from local media and be broadcast live on WOUB FM with no in studio audience. Adams preferred five debates but Ball favored one.

91St Ohio Claire Ball Jr Jerry Adams Adams McArthur Logan Wellston Belpre Athens Ball Woub-Fm

Budget clash over who writes annual city budget

Mayor Barrett and Finance Committee chair Joe Johnson clash over who should draft the first version of the appropriation ordinance and the annual tax budget. Barrett argues the administration can handle the tax budget but not sole authorship of the appropriation. Johnson cites consultant findings favoring administrative preparation for council review.

Finance Committee Joe Johnson Council Donald Barrett County Budget Commission Barrett Johnson Paul Hadinger City Financial Hardinger Hadinger Jerry Adams Tad Garver Harry Crewson Ralph Nuzum

Health Board Approves Major Reorganization for Appalachia Ohio

The Corporation for Health Education in Appalachia Ohio approves a new direction and full reorganization. It funds interdisciplinary health team training for nursing, medicine, pharmacy, social work and related fields. Students will engage in eight contact-time experiences with rural health care.

Board of Trustees Corporation For Health Education Appalachia Ohio CHEAO Athens

Firearms Course Offered at Ohio University in Fall Quarter

Ohio Universitys Office of Continuing Education offers a six week Fall Quarter non credit firearms familiarization and safety course. Sessions run Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Oct 6, at the indoor range under Peden Stadium. Instructor Mike Worley is NRA certified and Ohio police fire arms instructor. Registration at 309 Tupper Hall or call 594 3361. fee 25 dollars.

Office of Continuing Education Ohio University Peden Stadium Mike Worley National Rifle Association Ohio Police Officers Training Council Continuing Education Office Tupper Hall

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