In the News: Street Department crews went above and beyond
NEWCOMERSTOWN — Employees of the Newcomerstown Street Department were stretched to the maximum with the recent snowstorms which blanketed the region.
Mayor Pat Cadle was appreciative of the effort.
“The street department has done a great job clearing the streets of the snow we have had,” Mayor Cadle said. “We only have four guys so they are working 12-15 hour shifts with these heavier snows. We had a few calls about plowing but most were for alleys. With these big snows, the main streets are plowed the most at first, then the secondary streets and alleys are last. We received 11-12 inches on Sunday-Monday, Jan. 16-17. That’s an overload of snow!”
Village news
The Newcomerstown Mayor's Office was seeking bids on four demolition projects of houses in the village. Bids were due by 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28.
“If you are licensed and insured to do this work, you can pick up the list at the Mayor's Office,” Mayor Cadle said. Each house was a separate bid. The village has become eligible for grants to pay for this demolition work to be done this year.
The village is looking for a full-time street technician. Interested individuals can go to the village website for more information or go to https://www.newcomerstownoh.com/jobs/657/.
The village said the applicant must: Display positive attitude when dealing with the public; Maintain a clean and neat appearance; Be willing to obtain a valid CDL (Class B);
Safely operate and maintain village equipment as assigned; Maintain a safe and clean work environment, display sound safety practices; Ability to communicate effectively; Possess knowledge of hand tools; Desire and ability to learn.
While it’s cold outside, the village is already starting to think about summer by beginning a search for lifeguards for the pool at Cy Young Park.
Anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard must complete lifeguard certification at the YMCA. Call Stacy Harlan at 330-364-5511 or email stacy@tuscymca.org to schedule lifeguard training courses.
The deadline to apply for lifeguard positions is April 9.
Cy Young Youth League
A sure sign of spring is registration for the Newcomerstown Cy Young Youth League. There is no walk-in registration and the deadline for online registration is Feb. 19. Anyone signing up after Feb. 19 will be issued a late fee of $10 per person in addition to the team fees.
The online registration site is http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/newcomerstowncyll. The league website is on Facebook under Newcomerstown Cy Young Youth League.
Parents of new players must register as the primary account holder, with an email to be used with the account. Players who played in previous years already have an account but will need to log-in. For further assistance, contact Jenna Marstrell.
The teams include (ages as of April 30, 2022): 8-under Pinto Coach Pitch; 10-under Mustang; 12-under Bronco; 14-under Pony; T-Ball for ages 5-6 (must turn 5 by Aug. 31, 2022). Ages for softball teams is of Dec. 31, 2022. Teams include softball 8-under Coach Pitch; softball 10-under; softball 12-under; softball 14-under.
Fees are $40 per child; $60 per child for 14-under Pony and 14-under softball. There is a maximum of $100 per family.
School news
West Elementary School is looking to hire a part-time classroom aide (paraprofessional) for the Multiple Disabilities classroom. Hours are tentatively 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday.
For more information, call the West School office or apply in writing to: Superintendent Jason Peoples, 702 S. River Street, Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832
The West School staff has congratulated the following students, who were selected as prize winners from among those who met or exceeded the Accelerated Readers goal for the second nine weeks.
Sixth grade winners: Hope Amore, Hailee Hanekrat, Brennen Ingle, Sami Kuder, Brooklyn Milligan, Addie Peoples, Diane Raber.
Seventh grade winners: Hayden Frost, Paul Garabrandt, Rylee Johnson, Memphis Lehman.
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This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: In the News: Street Department crews went above and beyond
