Newcomerstown in the News: Village's leaf pickup delayed

NEWCOMERSTOWN − It’s about the worst time for a malfunction, but Newcomerstown's leaf collection machine broke down during the first week of pickup.

Mayor Pat Cadle apologized for the delay and said the machine will be repaired as soon as possible. He asked residents to continue to check the village website (newcomerstownoh.com) for updates.

Village residents are reminded to rake leaves into the street about a foot from the curb on their assigned day and be sure there is no brush or trash in the leaf pile. Do not park cars in front of the pile. If leaves are on the curb strip, the leaf removal equipment might not be able to reach.

Crews will start at 7 a.m. and will pass by once a day. For more information, leave a message at 740-498-8655 and the call will be returned as soon as possible.

The schedule will be:

Mondays − Section 1, River Street West to the corporation limit, south of the railroad tracks.

Tuesdays − Section 2, River Street East to the corporation limit, south of the railroad tracks.

Wednesdays − Section 3, Bridge Street east to Pilling Street, north of the railroad tracks. Includes Scott Addition.

Thursdays − Section 4, Bridge Street west to the corporation limit, north of railroad tracks.

Rotary blood testing

Newcomerstown Rotary Club plans its semi-annual blood screenings from 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday at West Elementary School, 517 Beaver St.

Coshocton Labs of Coshocton will conduct the screenings. Register by calling the clinic at Medi-Wise Pharmacy, 740-498-6337 (Option 6), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome. A 12-hour fast is required. Those taking part should not smoke that morning but drinking water is encouraged.

Tests offered include: Regular (CBC, CMP, Lipid Profile and Uric Acid), $50; Hemoglobin A1C, $20; PSA (Prostate), $20; Thyroid Screen, $20; Vitamin B12, $25; Vitamin D, $35; Hepatitis C, $30; Male Cancer Screening (CEA, PSA, CA19-9), $125; Female Cancer Screening (CEA, CA19-9, CA-125), $125.

Test results will be mailed to participants who can then contact their physician with results.

Snacks and beverages will be available, and EMS personnel will be available to take patients' blood pressure.

For more information, call Newcomerstown Rotary at 740-498-8562 or 740-294-1349. Leave a message if no one is in and the call will be returned as soon as possible.

Library events

The Newcomerstown Public Library is hosting a “NaNoWriMo” event designed to help hopeful writers get started on their first novel.

A “Write-In” is planned from 1-6 p.m. Saturday to kick off a month of writing. Writing hopefuls should sign up at the library.

The Newcomerstown Public Library will host a “Chili Cook-Off” on Wednesday.

Setup will be at 10:30 a.m., with judging at 11:30 a.m. A public tasting will follow judging.

Town Hall meetings

Regular Town Hall meetings are being held at the Newcomerstown West Elementary.

A Town Hall meeting is where the entire West School comes together to recognize students who show characteristics of the Seven Habits of successful students. Students who are recognized then become "Habit Catchers" and they choose one of their peers to be recognized at the next Town Hall.

Students recognized recently included:

Second grade − Landon Taylor, Aiden Bryant, Tinsley Matchett, Alexis Beall.

Third grade − Bryell Bradford, Hannah Shaw, Mitchell Lamons, Aeriel Elliott.

Fourth grade − Raylan Heston, Hanna Camburn, Aubrey Rine, Pyper Eckelberry.

Fifth grade − Logan Garbrandt, Samuel Alonso, Eathan Mccomas, Koda Stockton. Miss Lefler: Navaya Davidson.

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This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Newcomerstown in the News: Village's leaf pickup delayed