In the News: Village asking for views on water
NEWCOMERSTOWN — Village officials are polling area residents about the use of fluorine in the municipal water supply.
Currently, by law passed by the State of Ohio in 1978, all municipal water plants providing water to their residents are required to add the chemical fluorine as prevention for tooth decay and to strengthen teeth.
State officials said this was to benefit developing children more than adults whose teeth were already formed. This is regulated by the EPA and supported by documentation found at https://www.epa.gov/.../six-year-review-3-drinking-water. The village must submit regular reports with the required amounts daily.
However, the village of Newcomerstown has concerned residents who do not want fluoridation. Their evidence is based on a video resource: http://www.fluoridefreesudbury.wordpress.com/.../document. Their stated drawbacks are that fluoride is only effective if applied to the teeth through treatments or toothpaste so there is no reason to ingest it, noting it is not a nutrient. There have been studies that state that an accumulation of fluoride can cause other problems in adults and children.
To determine the overall wishes of area residents, the village is taking a straw poll on its website. It is a simple “YES or No” vote to the question: “Do you feel that Newcomerstown should continue to add fluoride to the water supply?”
To take part in the poll, go to the village website, https://www.newcomerstownoh.com/watervote, here to place a vote.
Road construction
Tuscarawas County has issued a weekly construction update to assist travelers in the area.
All work is weather permitting.
• Work was to begin Monday, May 2, to resurface 13 miles of SR 258 from Salt Fork Road to Speck Road. During this work traffic will be maintained via flaggers. Completion date is Sept. 30, 2022.
• SR 212 is restricted between Somerdale and SR 800 for a culvert replacement project. During this work, traffic will be maintained via temporary traffic signals. The completion date is July 31, 2022.
Blood testing
The Rotary Club is bringing back the Spring Community Blood Screening.
The Rotary Club will be using clinic staff and scheduling calendar software from Medi-Wise Pharmacy to assist in pre-registration. Payments will be made at the event May 21.
To pre-register, visit https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php; select a desired time (pick the next available time if full and show up when possible). Complete the additional information fields to make the visit go faster. Or, call Medi-Wise Pharmacy by pressing 6 when calling in at 740-498-6337.
Honor Society
The newest members of the Newcomerstown High School National Honor Society were to be inducted May 3.
New members include: Jacie Tedrow, Olivia Valdez, Jessica Fish, Marlie Moner, Brandon Weber, Ellie Foster, Breanna Rehard, Alexis Dakin, Cabot Little, Megan Parry, Makenzie Hickman and Isabella Lallithan.
Summer meals
“TUFF Bags” is a summer meal program being offered to school age children in Tuscarawas County from June 8 to Aug. 10. The program is committed to providing nutritious and easy to prepare food for children over summer break. The deadline for signing up is May 25. TUFF is an acronym for Tuscarawas United Feeding Our Future.
In Newcomerstown, bags can be picked up from 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday at the Newcomerstown Public Library, beginning June 14. Prior to that, meal bags may be picked up at the Tuff Bags Warehouse, 1060 Cookson Ave., New Philadelphia, on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. beginning June 8.
Families with transportation challenges and who meet the income eligibility guidelines may apply for home delivery through HARCATUS, 740-922-3600, or send an email to caresfrontdesk@harcatus.org and be sure to reference TUFF bags.
For more information, call 330-401-3283 or email Walker@co.tuscarawas.oh.us.
ARTSNCT events
Upcoming free events at ARTSNCT, S. College Street, Newcomerstown, include:
• May 14, 7 p.m., A Night of Comedy by Little Theatre Original Productions; limited seating.
• May 21, noon, Dover High School Steel Drum Band and Jazz Band, outside the Olde Main Street Museum.
• June 11, ARTSNCT Cruise-In, live entertainment by the Chestnut Hill Bluegrass Band.
• June 25, noon, ARTSNCT presents the Dominic Greco Band at the Cy Young Days Festival.
For more information, call 740-575-5710.
Christ’s Kitchen
The May menu for Christ’s Kitchen will include:
May 9 - Eggroll in a bowl, carrots, applesauce, cookies.
May 16 - Pasta casserole, corn, peaches, cake.
May 23 - Turkey/chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, fruit cake.
Tea, lemonade, coffee, macaroni and cheese and hot dogs are available for dine-in only.
Christ’s Kitchen is a faith-based outreach at Christ United Methodist Church, 648 Oak St. Meals are served for dine-in or take-out from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information or to order delivery, call 740-498-8134.
Pool pricing
The pool at Cy Young Park is slated to open on May 28, weather permitting.
Daily general admission is $5 per person. Credit cards and digital passes will be accepted at the park. Pre-sale prices for season passes, through May 20, will be $50 for an individual in the district; $60 for individual out of district; $140 for a family the district and $150 for for family out of district. Costs will increase after May 20. Senior swim is $2.
Shelter rentals will range from $35 for Shelters 1-2-3-4 and 7; $50 for Shelter 6; and$100 for Shelters 5 and 8. Pool parties will be $100 an hour or $250 for three hours. Swiml essons will be $50.
All sales are final; no refunds.
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