Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia region

Make-and-take Christmas ornaments at Dover Library

DOVER − Local crafter Denise Ely will share several ideas for making Christmas ornaments at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St. All materials will be supplied free. Register by Tuesday at 330-343-6123. The class will be limited to 10 participants.

Register for YMCA Turkey Trot

DOVER – The Tuscarawas County YMCA will hold its 51st annual Turkey Trot 5K race at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. The race will begin and end at the YMCA, 600 Monroe St.

Race registration is now open at www.tuscymca.org, or through the Ohio Challenge Series at ohiochallengeseries.enmotive.com. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome.

The YMCA is looking for sponsors for the fundraiser. Opportunities are available at the $100, $250, $500 and $1,000 levels. Detailed information on race sponsorship is at www.tuscymca.org, or contact race director Jason Eick at Jason@tuscymca.org or call the Y at 330-364-5511.

All proceeds from the Turkey Trot provide direct financial assistance to kids and families in the community through the Y’s Annual Campaign, ensuring that no child is denied the opportunity to participate in Y activities due to an inability to pay. The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

FFD Financial Corp. reports strong earnings

DOVER − FFD Financial Corp., parent company of First Federal Community Bank, National Association, reported its unaudited earnings for the three-month period ended Sept. 30. Net income was $2.7 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.90 the quarter ended Sept. 30.

Forestry Association to meet

DOVER − The East Central Ohio Forestry Association will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St. An expert from the Muskingum Watershed District will speak. Nominations for next year’s officers will be open, and elections will be held in January. No registration is necessary.

Cubers Club meets Thursday

DOVER − The Cubers Club meets the first Thursday of every month at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St. Fans of Rubik's Cube can come to the library at 6 p.m. Thursday to talk with fellow cubers, to learn new strategies, and to hone their skills. No registration is necessary. For more information, call the library at 330-343-6123.

New Philadelphia leaf pickup begins Tuesday

NEW PHILADELPHIA − Citywide leaf pickup will begin Tuesday, according to a news release. Residents should rake leaves to the curb strip, but not in the street. The city will pick up bagged leaves if residents choose to bag them. Leaf pickup will begin in the downtown area Central Business District. Following the Central Business District will be the main thoroughfares:

• North and South Broadway

• East and West High avenues

• Fourth Street NW

• Collection then will continue throughout the rest of the city.

Once the initial pickup is completed throughout the city, a second pass will be made to pick up any additional leaves. The city asks that residents have the leaves out on time and to have patience. Any questions, call the City Garage at 330-339-2121.

Crime author at library Thursday

NEW PHILADELPHIA – True-crime author Jane Ann Turzillo will visit the Tuscarawas County Public Library System’s Main Library, 121 Fair Ave. NW, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Turzillo was one of the original owners of the West Side Leader, a large northeast Ohio weekly newspaper, where she wrote a historical crime column for several years. Her interest in true crime led to her writing eight books, including “Wicked Women of Northeast Ohio,” “Ohio Heists,” and, her most recent publication, “Wicked Cleveland.”

Turzillo holds degrees in Criminal Justice Technology and Mass Media Communication from the University of Akron. Her memberships include the Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the National Federation of Press Women.

The event is free and open to the public. Register at www.tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474, ext. 231. Truzillo will answer questions, sign books, and have books for sale.

Gary Mazeroski book signing Nov. 12 at Dayspring

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Gary Mazeroski will sign copies of his book "Ordinary Life/Not" from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at Dayspring Christian Bookstore, 143 W. High Ave.

The book is about the New Philadelphia man's life. He was raised in Cadiz, and said he played football, wrestling and baseball in high school, and later football and baseball at Muskingum University. He said he had a tryout with the Minnesota Twins and became chaplain for a Montreal Expos minor league team.

Mazeroski said he is the cousin of Bill Mazeroski, who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the son of Bob Mazeroski, who coached American Legion baseball for 38 years in Cadiz.

Nelson Insurance Agency, agent recognized

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Nelson Insurance Agency in downtown New Philadelphia was recently recognized for its 50th anniversary representing Auto Owners Insurance Co. of Lansing, Michigan. Nelson Insurance was founded in 1957. It is an independent insurance agency offering multiple lines of insurance, with auto owners as one of their primary carriers.

Patricia A. Doby, an agent for Nelson Insurance Agency, recently was awarded a Top Producer recognition by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for her sales and service of Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements. Her recognition includes top sales in Ohio and also nationally. She lives in New Philadelphia and has been an agent for Nelson Insurance for over 31 years.

Speaker at Historic Zoar Village on Saturday

ZOAR – Historical Geographer Timothy Anderson will share how German immigrants and migrants played a role in settling the Northwest Territory during Historic Zoar Village’s Free Speaker Series event Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Historic Zoar School House.

The Northwest Territory, including present-day Ohio, was established following the Revolutionary War. From 1776 to 1840, German immigrants made significant contributions in forming settlements across what later became Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The German Separatists who founded Zoar in 1817 originally came to the U.S. from Wurttemberg, a historical German territory.

Anderson is associate professor at Ohio University teaching courses in historical geography, which studies the relationship between land and historical events. He also is a researcher and has published several papers related to early Midwestern settlements.

No reservations are required. Free parking is available near the School House. Visit www.historiczoarvillage.com or call 330-874-3011 for more information.

This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia region