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Twin Oaks

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Twin Oaks
Twin Oaks, Inc. is a trustworthy, family owned and operated business that you can trust to take care of your home. We are there to take care of all of your family’s heating and air conditioning needs. Call us today or visit us at www.TwinOaksHVAC.com.

Wil Chandler Pat Merriell

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Wil Chandler Pat Merriell
Since 1992, Wil Chandler has led the team of sales agents at Athens Realty. You know of their hard work, dedication and knowledge about real estate and the Athens market. Pat Merriell has joined Wil as a partner in the business and has assumed the duties as the managing Broker.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Rob Brezsny
Why should you work harder than everyone else? Why is it up to you to pick up the slack when others are suffering from outbreaks of laziness and incompetence? And why should you be the fearless leader who is focused on fixing the glitches and...

Wise up!

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By David Bruce
• Bobbie Lee Nelson is Willie Nelson’s sister — he calls her “Sister Bobbie.” For decades, she has toured with her famous younger brother. At age 77, she recorded her first solo album, although she didn’t know that she was doing that.

Parents’ coping strategy causes college-bound kid’s resentment

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By HARLAN COHEN
Dear Harlan: I am preparing to move in to UC Berkeley as a new freshman. My parents are having a very difficult time coping with this change. Normally, I’d help them along, but they seem to resent me because I am not struggling with letting go like they are.

the Straight DOPE

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

the Straight DOPE
By CECIL ADAMS
I read a letter to Dear Abby from someone who had served cupcakes made with Kahlua liqueur. A coworker claimed she’d gotten drunk from one cupcake, and the writer wondered whether this was possible. Abby said enough alcohol remained to affect someone with alcohol sensitivity.

Congressional race like a ping-pong match

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By David DeWitt
The Gibbs campaign crowed over an Ohio Elections Commission ruling that recent Space campaign television advertisements contained false statements that obscured Gibbs’ record.

Mom faces charge for child endangerment

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Burkhart, who lives on Knollwood Court between Athens and Albany, was charged after Athens County sheriff’s deputies and Athens County Children Service officials visited her home Friday, according to the sheriff’s office, and found the child playing, unclothed, in a neighboring lot while his mother was inside the home, allegedly sleeping.

Carl Fouts

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Carl Fouts
Carl and Mary Fouts are the owners of Little Italy Pizza in The Plains. They opened in 1979 and have been in the same location ever since. It all started in the mid 1960’s when Carl Fouts father also named Carl opened the fi rst Little Italy Pizza in Glouster which has since been sold.

Michael J. Carpenter

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Michael J. Carpenter
Michael Carpenter, CFP® is a licensed security and insurance representative, and a fee-based Registered Investment Advisor through VSR Advisory Services, Inc. He enjoys working with people and assisting them with their fi nancial planning. He provides expertise to businesses and individuals guiding them to work with their available resources.

The Athens NEWS

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Athens NEWS
Bruce Mitchell founded The Athens NEWS, originally The Athens “A” News, in the spring of 1977. Published every other week, the thin tabloid was originally sold on Athens downtown street corners for 25 cents. That fall the newspaper converted to free circulation.

University Medical Associates Pediatrics

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

University Medical Associates Pediatrics
UMA Pediatrics is dedicated to providing health care services to the families of Southeastern Ohio. The pediatricians are involved in community outreach/prevention programs and pediatric-focused research. The UMA pediatric team cares for children and adolescents in the Athens community and surrounding counties including Meigs, Vinton and Hocking.

Dennis Buttrick

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dennis Buttrick
Dennis has had an interest in cars since he was 10 years old. His father was mechanically inclined and always worked on his own vehicles. And while he learned from watching his father about how the cars ran, he was more interested in how they looked..

Arnold Insurance

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Arnold Insurance
Debbie Arnold, an agency owner for 21 years, calls it an honor to be one of only three commercial elite agencies in Ohio through Farmers Insurance Group. “We are an agency of choice for the preferred personal lines consumer and business consumer due to our quality insurance products and service,” she explains.

New To You Thrift Shoppe

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

New To You Thrift Shoppe
Through the years New to You has assisted in providing such items as: monthly recreation money for children, trips to Kings Island, Reds Ball games, Six Flags to name a few. The proceeds are used to provide continuing education, sports fees and equipment, contact lenses, class rings, along with yearly parties and events.

Todd Shelton

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Todd Shelton
If the Athens County Economic Development Council, also known as Business Remixed, is rightfully known as the champion of businesses in Southeast Ohio, then Todd Shelton and Sara Marrs act as its strong right arm. Todd relocated to Athens County to become Business Remixed’s director after working for Senator Voinovich.

Jason A. Reed D.O.

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jason A. Reed D.O.
Reed’s experience includes joint reconstruction of the shoulder, knee and hip; arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and ankle, including ACL reconstruction; rotator cuff repair; labral repairs (SLAP) of the shoulder; and instability repair of the ankle.

Lee Jones

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lee Jones
A family business when it was opened and still to this day, CE Stores was founded in 1958 by Chuck and Evelyn Jeffers. The “C” is for Chuck and the “E” for Evelyn.

Small dairy says it thrives by offering better, healthier milk

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Small dairy says it thrives by offering better, healthier milk
By David DeWitt
Five years ago Warren Taylor set out to prove a point to the corporate dairy industry – that he could build his own local, sustainable dairy that produces milk the way it used to be, the freshest and healthiest milk on the shelf. And Taylor has done nothing less.

Libby Markham

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Libby Markham
Did you know that Busy Day Market is more than just a market? It is essentially four businesses under one roof. It all started after Libby worked in a Viking retail store in Nashville. “Besides being a great store for cooks, they held classes and many chefs came in to teach, I was hooked,” says Libby Markham, owner of Busy Day Market.

Ben Holter, PharmD, Rph

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ben Holter, PharmD, Rph
Fast, friendly and personalized service is what you can expect to receive at The Drugstore. They are a full-service pharmacy, offering valuable services such as free local prescription delivery and a dose reminder program. Business has prospered in the past 6 months as more and more customers are realizing the level of service and care.

Mike Bishop

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Bishop
Little did he know he would end up buying the business in 1990 from Carolyn Wilson and Judy Thompson. He also married Judy’s daughter, Jane, and they have a daughter, Jennifer, who works in the business today. Mike and Jane also have a son, Justin and another daughter, Megan.

Tina Ball

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Tina Ball
Tina Ball is the Offi ce Manager for HousingHotLink.com and enjoys serving the Athens Community every minute of her day. Her business motto exemplifi es her dedication to her tenants and her work; “Any job worth doing is worth doing well. I always give it 100 percent of my efforts!”.

New owner hopes to continue and expand on bookstore’s reputation

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

New owner hopes to continue and expand on bookstore’s reputation
By Jim Phillips
She hastened to add assurances, however, that many of the amenities customers have gotten used to in the Athens Book Center – the big comfy couches, the extensive used-book offerings, the coffee and smoothies bar – won’t be going away. She’s even keeping on the staff who want to remain.

Cory Corrigan

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Cory Corrigan
As a not-for-profi t fi nancial institution, one of OUCU’s core purposes is to promote its members’ financial well-being and quality of life. Not only does OUCU provide innovative high-quality products and services, they deliver them with consistency and professionalism.

Jeffrey L. Gilmore

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jeffrey L. Gilmore
Dr. Jeffrey L. Gilmore, native of North Canton Ohio, received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University where he also completed his orthodontic residency and received his orthodontic certifi cate and Master of Science degree.

Michael Soroka, DO

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Michael Soroka, DO
UMA ExpressCare is a local urgent care facility that has been operating for over 10 years. The facility is now conveniently located at 265 W. Union Street, between Hungry Howie’s and Seaman’s Grocery.

Sal Bertuna

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sal Bertuna
Sal Bertuna, President, graduated from the Gatton School of Business at the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Accounting and recieved his Masters of Taxation from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio.

Scott Thew

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Scott Thew
With more than 30 years of experience, Scott Thew has the knowledge and qualifi cations to get the job done. Scott has had an interest in cars for as long as he can remember and has turned his hobby into a career. After working for others since 1982 he decided to branch out on his own a few months ago.

Reid Caldwell

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Reid Caldwell
This has been the theme of Lake Snowden ever since its grand re-opening in 2008. Since then, Lake Snowden has embarked on a recreational remodeling plan that included the addition of a 12.5 mile bridle trail, upgrades to the shelter houses, new paddle boats and kayaks, and a new horse camp.

OU’s dining department upgrades services while using local produce

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

OU’s dining department upgrades services while using local produce
By Alissa Paolella
According to the National Association of College and University Food Services’ key benchmarking statistics for the 2008-09 academic year, OU Dining Services has fared well in recent years in terms of efficiency and its monetary contribution to the university.

Troy Miller

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Troy Miller
When Troy Miller moved to Athens roughly fi ve weeks ago from Charlotte, NC, he came with the purpose to “commit to Athens” by connecting with the business, civic and private sectors of the community; in short – he is getting involved. He said, “I am excited that Holzer plays a large part in the community.

PersonnelPlus

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

PersonnelPlus
PersonnelPlus began in 1983 in response to employ- Many area businesses benefi t from the fl exibility and ment needs of workers with disabilities and those of area options of the workers provided through PersonnelPlus.

Eric Lucas

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Eric Lucas
Eric Lucas and his family represent two generations of family owner-operators of Carpet One Floor Moore Decorating, Inc. Larry Lucas, Eric’s father, had worked in the industry for 14 years for other companies and with the encouragement and support of his wife, Linda, fi nally decided to open their own family-owned store.

John P. Lavelle

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

John P. Lavelle
John’s focus as a trial attorney is to serve those injured in Southeastern Ohio. At Lavelle Farms, his focus is on naturallytrained Tennessee walking and quarter horses, stock dogs and cattle. His wife Lora, a health teacher at Athens Middle School, shares his love for the farm and Athens.

Liz Maule Realty

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Liz Maule Realty
Liz Maule Realty opened its’ doors four years ago, catering specifi cally to clients who enjoy great customer service, 24/7 response, and a positive team of Realtors working to help them fi nd the home of their dreams. In four short years, Liz Maule Realty has grown from a team of three Realtors to a team of eleven.

From home-based to Union Street, business flourishes during economic recession

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

From home-based to Union Street, business flourishes during economic recession
By Libby Cunningham
Knowing this, one might be surprised to learn that Zonez, 306 W. Union St., a business that specializes in promotional material, has seen more than a 200 percent sales increase since opening two years ago, said owner David Kasler..

Brian Miller

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Brian Miller
Brian is truly committed to the community and helping people. He states, “I enjoy working with people to match their health care insurance needs to the right plans. It’s a great feeling to know that I am really helping people protect themselves and their families.

Melissa & David Kasler

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Melissa & David Kasler
ZONEZ opened its doors in Athens in November 2008 when Melissa (Missie) Kasler expanded her trophy and engraving business after her husband Dave retired from Ohio University. In the two short years that ZONEZ has been in business, they have quickly become the area’s go-to source when a custom item is needed quickly.

John and Debra Gutekanst

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

John and Debra Gutekanst
John and Debra Gutekanst celebrated the 10th anniversary of opening Avalanche Pizza last April. John is a veteran and fl ew with Naval Security Group, Atsugi, Japan and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One. Debra is a lyric soprano opera singer and teaches voice at Marietta College.

Jay Barnes Jim Smith

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jay Barnes Jim Smith
After 41 years in the accounting business, Jim Smith has decided to retire at the end of this year. Back in 1979, Jim and his then business partner, Larry Armstrong founded Armstrong Smith. In 1995, Jay Barnes joined the fi rm and became a partner in 2000.

Health-care firm offers choices for area’s low-income residents

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Health-care firm offers choices for area’s low-income residents
By Alissa Paolella
With visits from area politicians, including state Rep. Debbie Phillips, D-Athens, and CEO Mark Bridenbaugh, the event aimed to showcase the benefits of the health center in The Plains and the 47 other health centers in the state, including three mobile units.

Valerie Kinnard

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Valerie Kinnard
Valerie fi rst recognized the need for such a service in Athens while operating another business which had a very seasonal workfl ow. Having worked for staffi ng agencies elsewhere, she understood that access to qualifi ed people on short notice to fulfi ll temporary needs was both possible and valuable to employers.

Thomas Parfitt

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Thomas Parfitt
Originally, Tom rented a space on Richland Avenue and purchased an offi ce in Waverly, Ohio. He bought his former offi ce at 486 Richland Avenue to accommodate his growing business in 1984. That same year, Tom formed a partnership with Bill Kottyan and Tim Shephard to start Athens Sport Cycles on Columbus Road.

Andy Vogt

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Andy Vogt
Andy is a Hocking College graduate in Telecommunications and Broadcasting who started part-time with the company in 1991. He quickly worked his way into a full-time position. Andy enjoys working with people, learning about their businesses, their families and helping them with their insurance needs.

Max, Kevin & Jan Schwarzel

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Max, Kevin & Jan Schwarzel
Stop ‘N’ Cop Drive Thru on Richland Avenue has been a family owned and operated business since 1985. Max Schwarzel and his sons, Kevin and Jan, work complex and varied shifts to serve their customers every day, 96 hours a week and still have time for a very wide variety of other interests.

With expanded grocery, eating options growing on Stimson

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With expanded grocery, eating options growing on Stimson
By Jim Phillips
The business was clearly in a prime location, however. The then newly-built Palmer Place apartments, a studentoriented complex with rooms for about 250 tenants, and located just across the street, was just about to open its doors for Ohio University’s fall quarter.

Welcome to The Athens NEWS’ Accent on Business!

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This year, The Athens NEWS is combining its traditional double-header of “Progress” issues into one bigger “Accent on Business” special section. In addition to the numerous quarter-page ads focusing on local businesses, we are featuring a halfdozen articles about new and expanding businesses in Athens County and the nearby region.

Center addresses deteriorating conditions in area

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Center addresses deteriorating conditions in area
By David DeWitt
This is the third article in a series focused on working people facing financial hardship in Athens County. This is the story of residents who have had to take on low-wage jobs to make ends meet, and the difficulties they face.

Roundabout may be controversial but so far it’s safe

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Roundabout may be controversial but so far it’s safe
By David DeWitt
“We’ve had several large trucks hit the attenuator there on the new Richland bridge,” he said. “The attenuator is the big piece of steel that juts out in front of the temporary Jersey barriers where they have the sidewalk on the wrong side of the bridge right now.

Athens an oasis after 100 miles of biking

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Athens an oasis after 100 miles of biking
By Libby Cunningham
After riders crossed the finish line at Ohio University’s TailGreat Park, they were greeted by a supportive crowd and Pelotonia staff. Those choosing to ride back the next morning were offered rooms in university residence halls, including the nearby Convocation Center, Kinman said.

YOUR LETTERS

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This year, the Athens County Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Program was fortunate enough to receive a grant funded by the Athens Foundation. Since CASA/GAL, a local nonprofit, has limited office resources, this grant provided much-needed funds to purchase a new filing and organizational system.

YOUR LETTERS

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In response to the letter on city bus drivers, all of the bus drivers are nice people. Yes, they are human and can have a bad day. On a daily basis, they deal with riders who may also be having a bad day and the bus drivers are nice to all of their riders.

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Amy Goodman
Salman Hamdani died on Sept. 11, 2001. The 23-yearold research assistant at Rockefeller University had a degree in biochemistry. He was also a trained emergency medical technician and a cadet with the New York Police Department. But he never made it to work that day.

YOUR LETTERS

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Only one of five young people pictured in your Aug. 16 issue appeared to take “global warming” seriously. While it’s true that weather is not the same as climate, greenhouse gases have been expanding in the atmosphere, and I applaud your suggestion in the “Wearing Thin” column of Aug.

YOUR LETTERS

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This is probably my fault for bringing monkeys into the picture; they’re confusingly associated with things like addiction, and besides, they fling poo all over the place. We’re offered a false dilemma to explain people’s food choices: either people are weak-willed and stupid, or they’re ignorant.

Someone please explain to me why the TSA exists

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Dennis E. Powell
The whole thing was an assault on the dignity of all the airline passengers there, my friend in particular. It might seem a small price to pay if the safety of flights is at stake, but anyone with two or more brain cells to rub together can see that it isn’t.

3rd dorm bomb suspect charged

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

O’Leary, Straight, and Senquiz, along with Michael R. Gibson and Christopher A. Babics, also 19, are all accused of having been involved in making homemade bombs out of bottles and a toilet-cleaning chemical product, which they threw out of windows at OU’s Pickering Hall dormitory, where they lived.

New spur to extend bikeway

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

New spur to extend bikeway
By David DeWitt
ODNR awarded 30 Clean Ohio Trails Fund grants for community projects that build and maintain infrastructure that allows citizens to conveniently connect to nature, it said. These projects reportedly complete regional trail systems and connections to statewide trails, as well as link population centers with outdoor recreation areas and facilities.

Ask the Advice Goddness

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Amy Alkon
I started seeing this amazing guy, but had to initiate most of the making out. He soon dumped me, saying he has little experience and was freaking out. (He’s 40, and has only had three girlfriends.) We got back together, but he still wasn’t initiating, and six months in, still hadn’t had sex with me.

News of the Weird

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By CHUCK SHEPHERD and CHIP ROGERS
Woody Allen Joke Come to Life: Shirley Anderson, 71, is suing her son Ken, 46, in Vancouver, British Columbia, for parental support — even though she and his father had abandoned him when he was 15 (having one day just picked up and moved and, as in Mr.

Peletonia bikers return

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Peletonia bikers return
Hundreds of cyclists will spin into town, completing the first leg of Pelotonia bike tour, from Columbus to Ohio University’s TailGreat Park, located between the Convoca- tion Center and the Hocking River. Only in its second year, the Pelotonia has nearly doubled, with more than 3,900 riders registered to participate.

What’s happening

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

• “Spring Mix” by Elizabeth Brown, new mixed media, graphite, acrylic and watercolors. “Something Weird This Way Comes,” new ceramics from the witty mind of Doug Green. Plus the ninth annual Glazey Daze artist studio clearance sale. Through Aug. 25 at Starbrick Cooperative Gallery.

Celebration of local music on tap Sat.

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Celebration of local music on tap Sat.
In an e-mail on Tuesday, Winland, who books bans for the Union Grill and operates Blackout Booking, said that what began as a benefit concert on the city parking-garage roof in Athens “has developed into a multi-venue, music extravaganza…” The...

Athens Music Scene

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Athens Music Scene
By Eric Leighton
The other day I made the comment, “I’d rather have my dreams crushed than to stop having them.” It made me think about the line from an old song, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” Which I misquoted in my mind to be “I’d rather have bad luck than no luck,” which may be a quote, but not one that I could find.

Second student charged in bomb incident at OU

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Straight and O’Leary, along with three other male students, are alleged to have taken part in concocting homemade “bottle-works bombs,” using glass bottles and a commercial toilet-cleaning chemical product, which they tossed out a window of OU’s Pickering Hall dormitory May 11.

Meeting examines policy reforms aimed at Ohio kids

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Meeting examines policy reforms aimed at Ohio kids
By David DeWitt
He said the board will tell the Legislature what Ohio schools really need to keep the system going. He said that he thinks the state will succeed in implementing the “evidencebased model” that the Legislature passed last year to reform the state’s education system, but it will take time.

ODNR mine cleanup project will include two Athens County sites

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ODNR mine cleanup project will include two Athens County sites
By David DeWitt
The ODNR held a public meeting in Athens Tuesday night to discuss proposed mine land projects in 12 southeast Ohio counties.

Space: Big broadband grant to mean 725 new jobs

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

“Pure and simple, this is about jobs,” Space said. “The truth is that many businesses today simply won’t go to a place where they don’t have access to both a good workforce and a broadband network. There’s no doubt that we have the workforce, and this funding will provide the technology we need to attract new industry to Ohio.

What’s it all about, algae? State lakes under watch

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What’s it all about, algae? State lakes under watch
By Jim Phillips
Of particular interest to Athens County area residents, the paper found unsafe levels of fecal coliform in the waters at Burr Oak State Park (both campground and lodge), Lake Hope State Park and Strouds Run State Park.

Future Bobcats get OU immersion during precollege

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Libby Cunningham
From July 26 to Aug. 14, future Bobcats and their ’rents were given a 36-hour taste of life at OU. From early rises to exams (also known as placement tests), prospective students have been given an idea of what life will be like at OU before class starts on Sept.

Forbes magazine includes OU in ‘best’ list

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Alexander Menrisky
And in U.S. News and World Report’s 2011 Best Colleges rankings released Monday, OU placed 60th among ranked public national universities and 124th on the full national university list, making it a Tier 1 university according to the rankings. See related story on this page.

OU ranks third among state schools in U.S. News

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

U.S. News and World Report released its 2011 Best Colleges rankings Monday, and Ohio University continues to be a top public university, according to an OU news release. The university placed 60th among ranked public national universities and 124th on the full national university list, making it a Tier 1 university in the rankings.

‘The Cause’ here to help

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Alissa Paolella
Since she was 13 years old, Ginger Gagne has wanted to help people in need. That dream is coming to fruition in the form of The Cause Inc., an Athensbased nonprofit organization that aims to provide basic necessities and education to those who need it in the Appalachian Region from Maine to Mississippi.

YOUR LETTERS

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Richland Avenue roundabout is great but I suspect it was a costly mistake. It is not doing too well in China but they have a lot of novice drivers and never-before-seen traffic jams. On the other hand, we here in Athens have too many uncaring drivers and unenforced laws.

YOUR LETTERS

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I am appalled by your recent headline “Rape or Lovers Spat?” (The NEWS, Aug. 5). Sensationalizing rape trials is ethically wrong. I’m certain that you are aware of the rape statistics, and of the fact that very few perpetrators or rape are ever brought to trial.

Tea partiers are con artists

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Ed Safranek
The big news several months ago surrounding Tea Party devotees has ebbed a little in the heat of the summer months, but is likely to erupt in the next few weeks as the mid-term election campaigns hit stride. Their entrance upon the public landscape, however, warrants a closer look at their pretentiousness.

YOUR LETTERS

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Recently, in a letter to the editor, a person said that Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly had silenced even his critics with the job he has done since taking office. Sheriff Kelly has a positive attitude about his position, staff and the county he serves, and he is humbled by his position.

YOUR LETTERS

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In 1971 Jimmy Reid, Communist and Trades Union leader, was elected by the students of the University of Glasgow as their rector, following a line of notables in that post such as Edmund Burke (profession “philosopher”) and Prime Ministers Gladstone and Disraeli.

Boehner as House Speaker, climate Nuremburg, the mosque

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Terry Smith
• Columbus Dispatch senior editor Joe Hallett, in his Sunday political column, suggested that a Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives would be a great thing for Ohio in that it would elevate House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-West Chester, to the powerful position of House Speaker.

Staffer to help address growing need for kinship childcare

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By David DeWitt
Blakeman explained that the kinship caseworker position will initially deal with families who have children in the custody of Children Services and placed with relatives. The goal, she said, as the position is developed will be for Blaine to also provide referral services for people in the community.

Philly doctor gets 30 years for raping area woman

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Jim Phillips
The victim, a 29-year-old woman who met her assailant through an online dating service, said during a sentencing hearing in Athens County Common Pleas Court that the physical injury she suffered “is nothing compared to the emotional scars that are left behind.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Rob Brezsny
In the 18th century, the French Academy laid down rules about the differences between professional and amateur paintings. For example, it was decreed that true artists must create a “licked surface,” hiding all evidence of their brushstrokes.

Wise Up!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By David Bruce
• In 1976, graphic storyteller Jim Steranko created, wrote and drew the graphic novel “Chandler: Red Tide.” According to Mr. Steranko, “It’s a homage to the great noir films. It’s not comic book storytelling; it’s cinematic storytelling. I only had a few months, so I lived in my studio.

the Straight DOPE

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

the Straight DOPE
By CECIL ADAMS
In the Donald E. Westlake novel “Drowned Hopes,” character Tom Jimson says Oklahoma remained dry following the repeal of Prohibition and was so feisty about it that officials arrested a bartender serving drinks on a through train.

Facebook defriending fazes new grad

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By HARLAN COHEN
Dear Harlan: I have a question about Facebook friends. I just got out of high school and I noticed that quite a few people are defriending me.

QB question still up in the air as ’Cats approach fall

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

QB question still up in the air as ’Cats approach fall
By Adam Flango
The day followed the first week of fall practice for the squad, which enters the season optimistic that it can return and improve on last year’s surprising run to the MAC championship game and possibly win the school’s first bowl game.

Hot games, hot crack-ups, hot… hot

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hot games, hot crack-ups, hot… hot
Photo at right: Gary and Brenda Malone of Logan play ski ball while Vernon Yoder, center, fixes one of his machines a the Athens County Fair on Friday night. he fair, during which every day was in the 90s, ended on Saturday. Photo below: Eric Zimak tries to win a prize in a balloon-popping game at the county fair Friday night.

Jury rejects lawsuit assault claims

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In depositions, both Kitsmiller and Thomas have said that at his apartment they watched TV, began to kiss and later had sex. Thomas claimed the sex was consensual, while Kitsmiller she she told Thomas she did not want to have sex, and tried repeatedly to stop him.

Prosecutor to ask for 30-plus years in prison

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Prosecutor to ask for 30-plus years in prison
By Jim Phillips
“Quite frankly, If I’d known you were going to go this long, I would have cut you off a long time ago,” Ward cautioned, some six hours into Farmer’s summation Thursday afternoon. “I don’t want to do anything to the detriment of your client, but my gosh – we’ve got to end this at some point in time!” Ward spoke outside the presence of the jury.

Palmer Fest partier pleads guilty to misdemeanor; pays city $3,000

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lowry was one of three students who were arrested on the strength of photos taken by people attending Palmer Fest, which showed the three apparently engaged in dragging a couch into the street and setting it on fire. (Many other people had been arrested during Palmer Fest on various, mostly alcohol-related charges.

County leads state in people working, but still poor

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

County leads state in people working, but still poor
By David DeWitt
This is the second article in a series focused on working people facing financial hardship in Athens County. This is the story of residents who have had to take on low-wage jobs to make ends meet, and the difficulties they face. This story focuses on the high number of area residents employed in the service industry.

On Court Street

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Court Street
“I believe the world goes through high and low temperature patterns, and this is just one of the warmer patterns right now.”.

City: Code says no to strip clubs

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Jim Phillips
A Shade-based company, Three Wide Entertainment, has filed multiple applications with the city code office, seeking a permit to open a “gentleman’s club,” featuring nude dancers, in a building on Stimson Avenue.

Thief crashes stolen van into house, flees scene

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Thief crashes stolen van into house, flees scene
A stolen minivan that had been chased by Athens Police after it fled an attempted traffic stop early Sunday morning crashed into a house in Athens, causing dam- age so serious officers were afraid the building might collapse when the vehicle was extracted.

YOUR LETTERS

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

While I am in no hurry to jump on the anti-roundabout bandwagon, I do see issues that concern me concerning both safety and efficient traffic flow. The first thing I noticed was how small this structure is as opposed to roundabouts in the Cleveland east-side area.

YOUR LETTERS

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

First thing, do you, Mr. Couladis, as stated in the article, believe this country should be a direct democracy, that is, we pass laws by direct majority vote of the people? You are welcome to your opinion, but such a policy runs strongly counter to the Founding Fathers’ opinions and Constitution.

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Amy Goodman
And yet, no matter how glitzy the presentation, a key fact is invariably omitted. Imagine if, after flashing the words “extreme weather” to grab our attention, the reports flashed “global warming.” Then we would know not only to wear lighter clothes or carry an umbrella, but that we have to do something about climate change.

YOUR LETTERS

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In your “Wearing Thin” column on Thursday, your use of the argument, “if a young man or young woman can be asked to die for his or her country, then that young man or young woman…,” yada yada yada. (It continues with an overuse of pronouns and no logic.

YOUR LETTERS

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For the past two years, I’ve been a loyal, paying customer of the Athens Transit public bus system. Ever since I left my awful Ford Taurus with the lovely folks at Landot Used, I’ve taken on the heavy task of embracing public transportation as my sole means of gettin’ around town (going to class, uptown, East State Street, etc.