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

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Children hold stuffed animals at the recent educational program on wolves and the role they play in our ecosystem at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System's Main Library in New Philadelphia. The program was led by Rachel Lauren Robertson of The Ohio Canid Center.
Children hold stuffed animals at the recent educational program on wolves and the role they play in our ecosystem at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System's Main Library in New Philadelphia. The program was led by Rachel Lauren Robertson of The Ohio Canid Center.

Healthy Kids Day is Saturday at the Y

DOVER – The Tuscarawas County YMCA, 600 Monroe St., will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The event is free and open to the community. No registration is required. The first 100 youth are guaranteed a YMCA swag bag.

The event will include inflatables, face painting, balloon twisters, caricature artist, community partners, activities and door prizes. For more information or to volunteer, contact Elizabeth Sickinger at Elizabeth@tuscymca.org or visit www.tuscymca.org.

Scholarships available

DOVER – Applications are being accepted for the Bernhard-Wentz Scholarship.

The scholarships will be awarded to eligible graduating seniors or former graduates of Dover High School. Applications are available in the high school counseling office between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. The scholarship deadline is June 30.

Funds for this scholarship were left to the Dover City School District by A.J. “Patsy” Bernhard of Dover, who died in 1988.

Dover library plans programs on baseball, Medicare and books

DOVER – The Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St., has scheduled several programs at 6:30 p.m. in the community room this week. Register at www.doverlibrary.org/events or call the library at 330-343-6123.

  • On Monday, Dover resident and baseball enthusiast Bob Hall will talk about the history of baseball in Tuscarawas County and will show a few pieces from his collection of memorabilia.

  • On Tuesday, Jay Culler, a licensed sales agent with United Healthcare specializing in Medicare, will present a program titled "Medicare 101: A Simple Guide to Medicare Made Clear & Easy."

  • On Wednesday, author, award-winning essayist and Ohio Wesleyan University associate professor of English Amy Butcher will talk about her book “Mothertrucker: Finding Joy on the Loneliest Road in America.” It is the story of Butcher’s 400-mile journey through Alaska as a passenger in the big rig of Joy “Mothertrucker” Wiebe, the nation’s only female ice road trucker. A book signing will follow the program.

  • On Thursday, Bob Adamov, who started writing at age 51 to fulfill a childhood dream and has authored 18 books, will share some of his humorous misadventures and talk about his Put-in-Bay-based mystery series. A book signing will follow the program.

Trustees meeting changed

DOVER – The regularly scheduled Dover Township trustees meeting for May 2 has been moved to 9 a.m. Saturday in the Dover Township Hall due to a scheduling conflict.

Rachel Lauren Robertson of the Ohio Canid Center holds Watson, a 1-month-old ambassador wolf in training during the Tuscarawas County Public Library System's recent educational program on wolves and the role they play in the ecosystem. The program was held at the Main Library in New Philadelphia.
Rachel Lauren Robertson of the Ohio Canid Center holds Watson, a 1-month-old ambassador wolf in training during the Tuscarawas County Public Library System's recent educational program on wolves and the role they play in the ecosystem. The program was held at the Main Library in New Philadelphia.

Volunteers needed for youth nights

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Tusc Against Trafficking, the anti-human trafficking coalition that serves Tuscarawas and Carroll counties, needs volunteers, donors and community support to expand its current programming to include a monthly drop-in night at Tuscora Park’s Park Place Youth Center.

Tusc against Trafficking in partnership with The Branch Church, and Tuscora Park’s Park Place Youth Center plan to launch a new youth drop-in night program in May on the third Tuesday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m.

Programming will include a free hot meal, free activity, and free hygiene, cleaning, and self-care products as donations allow. The drop-in nights are designed to help youth, their caretakers, and their families form supportive relationships with trained volunteers who can connect participants to resources and services in the community.

For more information, contact Kristi Campbell-Meiser at kcampbellmeiser@Compassrapecrisis.org or call 330-339-2504.

Library plans programs on Google Photos, antiques

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Tuscarawas County Main Library, 121 Fair Ave. NW, host the following programs this week:

  • At 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, learn how to preserve memories at Google Photos classes. Technology training coordinator Leigh Burnham will show attendees how to securely store images in the cloud using Google Photos.

  • From 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, local auctioneer Jason Adams will appraise antiques. Adams will appraise one to two items for up to 75 people and share information about each piece’s history and what makes it special. All items must be able to be carried by their owners. Participants must register in advance to have an item appraised.

To register for these free classes, visit the library’s online registration calendar at www.tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.

Dominic Greco Band invites new members

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Dominic Greco Band is readying for another summer concert series, with free concerts from May through August. If you are interested in joining the Dominic Greco Band this season, attend the first rehearsal from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Dover High School band room, 520 N. Walnut St., in Dover.

For more information, including a concert schedule for the community band, visit https://www.dominicgrecoband.org.

A woman photographs Watson, a 1-month-old ambassador wolf in training before a special educational program on wolves and the role they play in our ecosystem. The event, held at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System's Main Library in New Philadelphia, was led by Rachel Lauren Robertson of the Ohio Canid Center.
A woman photographs Watson, a 1-month-old ambassador wolf in training before a special educational program on wolves and the role they play in our ecosystem. The event, held at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System's Main Library in New Philadelphia, was led by Rachel Lauren Robertson of the Ohio Canid Center.

Kent State to offer BSW on regional campuses

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Kent State University has created a bachelor of social work academic degree program that will launch this fall with a focus on rural social work.

The program is offered at the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses, but students can take courses at any one of Kent State’s regional campuses.

Courses will be delivered in a hybrid instruction format − online and in-person. In-person courses will be held at the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses. Graduates will be eligible to test and become licensed social workers in Ohio.

To learn more, visit www.kent.edu/cats/bsw, email mabutle3@kent.edu, or call 440-964-4268.

Rachel Lauren Robertson of the Ohio Canid Center plays with Watson, a 1-month-old ambassador wolf in training while at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System's Main Library in New Philadelphia. She led a special educational program on wolves and the role they play in our ecosystem.
Rachel Lauren Robertson of the Ohio Canid Center plays with Watson, a 1-month-old ambassador wolf in training while at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System's Main Library in New Philadelphia. She led a special educational program on wolves and the role they play in our ecosystem.

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