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MonroeClassmate
3/17/2020 4:52 PM
Are the outside housers only going to consume Corona? Because the Irish lost St. Patrick's Day OUr students should at least consume some Guiness and Jamison and Baileys don't you think?

https://www.chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Emptied-Dorms-...
Last Edited: 3/17/2020 4:53:05 PM by MonroeClassmate
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Alan Swank
3/17/2020 6:07 PM
Had to deliver a package uptown and then drove down Court Street from Baker to the Armory. It's surreal. Except for the restaurants like Subway that do carryout anyway, most everything else is closed. The strangest thing was seeing a totally blank marquee on the Athena. I'm afraid that come September, there may be some empty storefronts or at least new names on some familiar haunts.
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rpbobcat
3/18/2020 6:19 AM
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
I'm afraid that come September, there may be some empty storefronts or at least new names on some familiar haunts.
That's a big concern in this part of North Jersey.

The places that serve food are offering take out/delivery.
It will be interesting to see if it catches on.

They are also temporarily allowing places with "consumption only' licenses to
sell bottles and cans of beer.

One thing also under consideration is allowing out door dining,with tables several feet apart.
You'd pick up your food and eat outside.

We went to a couple of places Monday night to say "good luck" to the staffs.

Both owners said they were told that,with luck,they could reopen in a couple of weeks.

We'll see.

Both said they could handle 2 weeks.
Much more then that would be tough.

I see that Pa. closed their State Stores.
Any word if Ohio will do that.
Last Edited: 3/18/2020 7:03:41 AM by rpbobcat
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BillyTheCat
3/18/2020 10:08 AM
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
I'm afraid that come September, there may be some empty storefronts or at least new names on some familiar haunts.
That's a big concern in this part of North Jersey.

The places that serve food are offering take out/delivery.
It will be interesting to see if it catches on.

They are also temporarily allowing places with "consumption only' licenses to
sell bottles and cans of beer.

One thing also under consideration is allowing out door dining,with tables several feet apart.
You'd pick up your food and eat outside.

We went to a couple of places Monday night to say "good luck" to the staffs.

Both owners said they were told that,with luck,they could reopen in a couple of weeks.

We'll see.

Both said they could handle 2 weeks.
Much more then that would be tough.

I see that Pa. closed their State Stores.
Any word if Ohio will do that.
Most OHIO state stores now lie in grocery stores, remember PA is different, just allowing beer at gas stations (very few) about 18 months ago.
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Sean Gallagher
3/22/2020 7:01 PM
Unfortunately, it looks like some locals will get their wish. Leading up to the month of March, I read endless on-line complaints about scooters, "fest" season and students generally ruining the town.

Some of these locals need to drive through Pomeroy or Middleport to see what the lack of an economic engine (like a viable university with students) can do to an otherwise proud town

I'm no expert, but my son (2018 OU graduate) says a lot of his age group will take a pass on coming back to Athens. Its understandable that a lot of parents will want their kids to be closer to home once this lifts.

I certainly hope OU is not adversely impacted, but like all businesses, everyone is going to take a hit.
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greencat
3/23/2020 9:27 AM
Sean Gallagher wrote:expand_more
Unfortunately, it looks like some locals will get their wish. Leading up to the month of March, I read endless on-line complaints about scooters, "fest" season and students generally ruining the town.

Some of these locals need to drive through Pomeroy or Middleport to see what the lack of an economic engine (like a viable university with students) can do to an otherwise proud town

I'm no expert, but my son (2018 OU graduate) says a lot of his age group will take a pass on coming back to Athens. Its understandable that a lot of parents will want their kids to be closer to home once this lifts.

I certainly hope OU is not adversely impacted, but like all businesses, everyone is going to take a hit.
Nice picture of Swanky's. Did you even know townies John and Jeff that live upstairs above it?
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Sean Gallagher
3/23/2020 10:01 AM
I did not know John or Jeff personally, but I had heard of them. I was good friends with a girl from high school days named Karen that Ivan Faske went out with around 1977. Swanky's was a very unusual place to say the least. I don't think a place like that could exist in today's world. Swanky's was at 34 S. Court where CVS is today. I picked the photo as my avatar just because people in Athens from that era all seem to have a story or two about Swanky's.
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greencat
3/23/2020 11:41 AM
Sean Gallagher wrote:expand_more
I did not know John or Jeff personally, but I had heard of them. I was good friends with a girl from high school days named Karen that Ivan Faske went out with around 1977. Swanky's was a very unusual place to say the least. I don't think a place like that could exist in today's world. Swanky's was at 34 S. Court where CVS is today. I picked the photo as my avatar just because people in Athens from that era all seem to have a story or two about Swanky's.
By 1980, Jeff had moved to Columbus after he and John fell out. I hung out with Jeff a few times in Columbus and was surprised what a regular suburban guy he had turned into so quickly.

Nothing lasts forever... the more things change, the more they DON'T stay the same. At least that is my observation.
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BillyTheCat
3/23/2020 7:45 PM
Sean Gallagher wrote:expand_more
Unfortunately, it looks like some locals will get their wish. Leading up to the month of March, I read endless on-line complaints about scooters, "fest" season and students generally ruining the town.

Some of these locals need to drive through Pomeroy or Middleport to see what the lack of an economic engine (like a viable university with students) can do to an otherwise proud town

I'm no expert, but my son (2018 OU graduate) says a lot of his age group will take a pass on coming back to Athens. Its understandable that a lot of parents will want their kids to be closer to home once this lifts.

I certainly hope OU is not adversely impacted, but like all businesses, everyone is going to take a hit.
Not sure where you have seen locals not wanting the students in town. Sure maybe some anonymous sound bite in the ANews, but hardly the sentiment of local people.
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Sean Gallagher
3/23/2020 11:46 PM
I respectfully disagree. There's a sizable distaste for students among a large portion of the Athens community. It may be superficial to some, but its there. I won't revisit all the "Athens Voice" comments or endless remarks on social media, but they're all out there. I understand how folks react and say things in the immediate moment of student misbehavior, but the truth is a lot of folks in Athens think this money (income from students) will always be there. The reality is far different.
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BillyTheCat
3/25/2020 8:44 AM
Sean Gallagher wrote:expand_more
I respectfully disagree. There's a sizable distaste for students among a large portion of the Athens community. It may be superficial to some, but its there. I won't revisit all the "Athens Voice" comments or endless remarks on social media, but they're all out there. I understand how folks react and say things in the immediate moment of student misbehavior, but the truth is a lot of folks in Athens think this money (income from students) will always be there. The reality is far different.
The Athens Voice is a dozen folks who have no life, and like to slander stuff with anonymous comments. Again, can you support your actual claim? Me personally, ever local I know enjoys and cherishes the University
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Sean Gallagher
3/25/2020 10:16 PM
Me too. I own property in Athens and love my university. (Me a 78 grad, My son a 2018 grad) Maybe I'm just being pessimistic, but I always get deflated when I read negative comments about "student behavior." I certainly hope you'e right and the more plentiful and smarter heads prevail.
Last Edited: 3/25/2020 10:17:48 PM by Sean Gallagher
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rpbobcat
3/31/2020 1:54 PM
BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more
I'm afraid that come September, there may be some empty storefronts or at least new names on some familiar haunts.
That's a big concern in this part of North Jersey.

The places that serve food are offering take out/delivery.
It will be interesting to see if it catches on.

They are also temporarily allowing places with "consumption only' licenses to
sell bottles and cans of beer.

One thing also under consideration is allowing out door dining,with tables several feet apart.
You'd pick up your food and eat outside.

We went to a couple of places Monday night to say "good luck" to the staffs.

Both owners said they were told that,with luck,they could reopen in a couple of weeks.

We'll see.

Both said they could handle 2 weeks.
Much more then that would be tough.

I see that Pa. closed their State Stores.
Any word if Ohio will do that.
Most OHIO state stores now lie in grocery stores, remember PA is different, just allowing beer at gas stations (very few) about 18 months ago.
New Jersey has classified places that sell liquor as an Essential Business.

There's an article in today's The Record explaining the state's logic.

The state is trying to avoid people with alcohol dependency going through withdrawal and ending up in the hospital.

My brother is an alcoholic.

He's tried to quit twice "cold turkey".

He had "the shakes",tremors, even hallucinations.

Both times he ended up in the hospital.
They were so afraid of seizures,they had him on Valium, or something like it,
while he "detoxed".

He was there for a few days each time.

So,given that,it does make sense to keep liquor stores open.

Also explains why they are allowing bars and restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages "to go".
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Sean Gallagher
4/12/2020 12:18 PM
BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more
Not sure where you have seen locals not wanting the students in town. Sure maybe some anonymous sound bite in the ANews, but hardly the sentiment of local people.
The more my wife shows me posts from the Athens West Side Facebook group, I'd say the sentinment is a little deeper than some anonymous ANews posters.
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BillyTheCat
4/12/2020 4:57 PM
Sean Gallagher wrote:expand_more
Not sure where you have seen locals not wanting the students in town. Sure maybe some anonymous sound bite in the ANews, but hardly the sentiment of local people.
The more my wife shows me posts from the Athens West Side Facebook group, I'd say the sentinment is a little deeper than some anonymous ANews posters.
Oh, the Athens Weat Side isn’t representative of Athens, never has been 🤦🏼‍♂️ most of the ANEWS Voice contributors come from the West Side. Which also has a very high addiction rate and leads the county in murders.
Last Edited: 4/12/2020 4:58:38 PM by BillyTheCat
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Alan Swank
4/13/2020 1:29 PM
Sean Gallagher wrote:expand_more
Not sure where you have seen locals not wanting the students in town. Sure maybe some anonymous sound bite in the ANews, but hardly the sentiment of local people.
The more my wife shows me posts from the Athens West Side Facebook group, I'd say the sentinment is a little deeper than some anonymous ANews posters.
It's really just a bunch of far left old bitties that bitch and complain about everything. I used to be on a committee that met with the mayor once a month and the same group showed up and complained and rehashed their same complaints each month. Fortunately, the mayor saw fit to quit having the meetings. They are very vocal but it's a small group of complainers.
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mf279801
4/13/2020 8:31 PM
Sounds like we're moving firmly into 'No True Scotsman' territory
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Pataskala
4/19/2020 4:11 PM
BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more
I'm afraid that come September, there may be some empty storefronts or at least new names on some familiar haunts.
That's a big concern in this part of North Jersey.

The places that serve food are offering take out/delivery.
It will be interesting to see if it catches on.

They are also temporarily allowing places with "consumption only' licenses to
sell bottles and cans of beer.

One thing also under consideration is allowing out door dining,with tables several feet apart.
You'd pick up your food and eat outside.

We went to a couple of places Monday night to say "good luck" to the staffs.

Both owners said they were told that,with luck,they could reopen in a couple of weeks.

We'll see.

Both said they could handle 2 weeks.
Much more then that would be tough.

I see that Pa. closed their State Stores.
Any word if Ohio will do that.
Most OHIO state stores now lie in grocery stores, remember PA is different, just allowing beer at gas stations (very few) about 18 months ago.
Ohio has limited the sales of alcoholic beverages in six eastern counties to just Ohio residents. The counties border PA and WV. The stated purpose is to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by out-of-staters coming into the state to buy liquor. Of course, PA residents can always drive through those counties and buy booze in the next county over.
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BillyTheCat
4/20/2020 4:32 AM
Pataskala wrote:expand_more
I'm afraid that come September, there may be some empty storefronts or at least new names on some familiar haunts.
That's a big concern in this part of North Jersey.

The places that serve food are offering take out/delivery.
It will be interesting to see if it catches on.

They are also temporarily allowing places with "consumption only' licenses to
sell bottles and cans of beer.

One thing also under consideration is allowing out door dining,with tables several feet apart.
You'd pick up your food and eat outside.

We went to a couple of places Monday night to say "good luck" to the staffs.

Both owners said they were told that,with luck,they could reopen in a couple of weeks.

We'll see.

Both said they could handle 2 weeks.
Much more then that would be tough.

I see that Pa. closed their State Stores.
Any word if Ohio will do that.
Most OHIO state stores now lie in grocery stores, remember PA is different, just allowing beer at gas stations (very few) about 18 months ago.
Ohio has limited the sales of alcoholic beverages in six eastern counties to just Ohio residents. The counties border PA and WV. The stated purpose is to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by out-of-staters coming into the state to buy liquor. Of course, PA residents can always drive through those counties and buy booze in the next county over.
Or they could still buy booze at any number of places who still do not check ID’s.
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