NEWTON FALLS — With the start of a new year, the Newton Falls Community Center is planning to add a few more programs, including a teen game night and sock hop.

Bob Burke, community center director, said while many of the popular programs at the center from last year will continue there, this year there has been discussion on possibly adding Tae Kwon Do, tumbling classes and game nights

‘‘We are looking forward to 2008. Anyone who has ideas for new programs, we can offer to meet the needs of the residents is welcome to suggest them,’’ Burke said.

Mel Wilson, senior coordinator for senior programs, said that senior programs have proven to be well attended, with as many as 25 to 35 seniors showing up for line dancing, the Silver Sneakers exercise program and arthritis exercise classes.

Or so reports a recent article in the Trib.

According to the paper, the owner was getting beat down by the gas incentives that the chain offers.

She was quoted as saying with the new affiliation she will be able to have her own ad programs and her prices will be lower.

They will continue to have a bank, dry cleaner and pharmacy she also said.

All this is to happen on November 4th, with it opening on the 5th with the new name.

Newton Falls Bridge (Trumbull County, Ohio)

Directions : Approximatedly 10 miles west of Warren, Ohio on SR 5 to Newton Falls. Turn Left 1.2 miles on OH 534 following 534 when it curves .1 mile and changes to Broad Street. Turn left on River Street than right to the bridge.

Newton Falls Covered Bridge: 117' Long Built in 1831

Town Lattice

Covered walkway for Pedestrians.

An ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING DRIVE to benefit Newton Falls resident Douglas Coward, 17, who suffered third degree burns over 70 percent of his body in 2004, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 14 behind Sorrento’s Restaurant, 2488 Parkman Road N.W., Warren. People can bring items to the back parking lot. Since the collection began in 2005, 5,504 pounds of aluminum cans have been recycled, which is equal to 11 single car garages. For more information, call Connie at 330-399-4395.

A collection of pop can tabs is being held for the Kidney Foundation.

Well 2006 is long gone, and I hope you're all doing well in 2007.

With the new year brings a new poll, and if any of you know me, you know I love a good burger. So I've decided to poll you, the loving citizens of Newton Falls for the best place to get a burger.

If you haven't been to the site in a while, please come back to cast your vote in the newest poll.

A big congratulations to Sam's Pizza for winning the Best Pizza in Newton Falls for 2006.

Please feel free to forward this to your friends and families, get the voting started!

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Wishing you well,
Erik
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