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PAGE 6 | LOCAL NEWS JUNE 27 - July 10, 2025
Philo and New Concord Launch Ohio Crooksville Roseville Pottery
EPA-Funded Initiative to Identify Lead Festival to be held in Crooksville

Water Service Lines submitted
Village Park July 10-12 submitted
Residents of Philo and New Concord ing the community qualify for additional
are being urged to participate in a criti- infrastructure funding that will benefit 60 Years ago, two small towns, festival will be the Queen Pageant, Baby
cal Ohio EPA-funded initiative to identify everyone.” Crooksville and Roseville, came togeth- Beautiful Contest, Pie Baking Contest,
lead service lines in their homes. This Lyle continued, “The health and safety er to promote the pottery industry that over 15 food vendors, vintage, antique
initiative aims to protect community of our residents is our top priority. This was slowly fading with the discovery of and studio pottery sales and appraisals.
health by creating a comprehensive in- partnership with Ohio EPA allows us to plastics and other materials. For years Music provided by Mike Morosko, Mark
ventory of lead water lines. Residents take a proactive approach to eliminating the pottery industry had provided a liveli- Pennington Duo, KLB&Co, Rock This
can easily self-identify their water ser- potential lead exposure in our drinking hood for hundreds of workers. Now with Way Band, The Grand Parade, Fireworks
vice line materials through the user- water. We’re counting on every resident the pottery industry almost extinct, we and much more!
friendly website www.LeadSafeCheck. to help us create a complete picture of are proudly honoring our heritage and Also, Paul Claypool’s Model Steam
org. where replacements are needed.” legacy in pottery. With this year’s theme Pottery will make a return. It has been
Lead in drinking water poses serious being: “Our Diamond Jubilee, Celebrat- restored by Lonny Claypool and will be
health risks, particularly to children and How to Check ing 60 Years of Pottery.” running on the festival groounds.
pregnant women. Even low levels of lead Your Water Line: The ceremonial opening will be held at For all up-to-date information follow
exposure can cause developmental de- Checking your water line is simple noon on Thursday, July 10 with a plate the Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festi-
lays, learning disabilities, and other last- and takes only a few minutes: breaking/auction featuring The Hull Pot- val on Facebook.
ing health issues. Lead exposure can Locate the water line where it enters tery.
also have significant effects on seniors your home, typically in the basement or Some of the highlights of this year’s
and adults, even at lower levels. For crawl space.
adults, lead can cause high blood pres- Scratch the pipe with a coin or metal
sure, kidney damage, and reproductive tool. If the pipe is a shiny orange or cop-
issues. In seniors, prolonged exposure per color, it is not lead. If it is dull gray Z Energy Light Therapy opens
to lead may contribute to cognitive de- and a magnet does not stick, it may be
cline, memory problems, and increased lead. in Downtown Zanesville
risk of cardiovascular diseases[1]. Ad- Visit LeadSafeCheck.org to submit
ditionally, lead exposure can worsen your results and upload a photo of your
pre-existing health conditions, such as pipe if possible. by Lynette Dotson
arthritis or diabetes. It’s important to
identify and remove lead sources to pre-
vent these long-term health risks. Follow-Up Inspections:
This initiative, funded by Ohio EPA, “We strongly encourage residents to
creates a vital first step toward address- self-identify their lines. US EPA requires
ing these hazards and ensuring safe local water departments to inventory
drinking water for all residents. 100% of water service lines. Each home
“This collaborative project gives our that self-identifies their service line
village the resources to address a criti- saves money in in-person inspection
cal public health concern that would costs,” explained Ian Nickey represent-
otherwise be beyond our budget,” said ing LeadSafeCheck.org. “If a resident is
Village of Philo Mayor Troy Coen. “We’re unable to conduct a self-inspection we
asking every household to take five encourage them to reach out via www.
minutes to check their water line – that leadsafecheck.org to schedule an in-
small effort will help us secure the fund- person inspection. Inspectors will be
ing needed to replace any lead pipes at carrying official identification and will
no cost to homeowners.” only need brief access to your water en-
New Concord Mayor Jennifer Lyle try point to verify the pipe material.” Z Energy Light Therapy officially celebrates the opening of their wellness business.
emphasized the project’s importance: Matthew Dotson
“Our historic community has many older Scott and Jennifer Eubanks opened nity to come and heal and relax.”
homes which are more likely to have Z Energy Light Therapy, located at 601 And for me, I just went to be support-
lead service lines. By participating in HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP? Underwood Street, Zanesville. The busi- ive of him,” Jennifer added. “I didn’t go
this inventory, residents are not just pro- CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408. ness offers a non-invasive light therapy in thinking I had an issue or a problem
tecting their own families, but also help- that uses scalar waves and frequencies or anything. And what I found is over-
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heal. more energy throughout the day. Not
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 The type of therapy they provide can feeling the need to take those naps.
Muskingum University be best explained in this segment from Not feeling the need for that coffee at
the homepage of the business’s website 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Digestive is-
President Susan S. Hasseler to Retire “Light Therapy is a safe, non-invasive sues completely cleared up. Things that I
didn’t think were problems kind of were.
treatment that uses specific wave-
lengths of light and color to improve My sleep, it’s very good for sleep. A lot of
ahead.” mood, energy, inflammation, sleep, and people get on a better circadian rhythm
The Muskingum University Board of stress management. Reset your body’s after being in light therapy, which is
Trustees will launch a national search internal clock, give your damaged cells huge. So many of us are deprived of
for the University’s next president. a chance to regenerate, and boost your sleep.”
“President Hasseler has led with vision, overall well-being naturally!” Individual sessions with private rooms
integrity, and a deep belief in the trans- The couple decided to start the busi- with seating for two, large rooms for
formative power of higher education,” ness after experiencing the healing ef- seating up to six, business packages,
said Board Chair Cheryl Carpenter. “She fects of the therapy themselves. and monthly packages are all available
will leave the University positioned for a “I had such terrible back pain and in- as options.
vibrant and dynamic future, and we re- flammation that after trying everything, “So it’s recommended in the field to
Submitted main profoundly grateful for her extraor- doctors, surgeons, you name it, noth- do two-hour sessions because that al-
dinary leadership.” ing worked,” explained Scott. “A friend lows your body the most optimal time
multi-use, academic, athletic, and rec- President Hasseler will serve in her told Jen about this, and quite honestly, for relaxation. After that, though, for us,
reational facility that serves both the role through the upcoming academic I was very skeptical. But I felt so bad, I it was weekly. We know people that will
campus and the broader community. In year, continuing to advance key institu- was willing to give it a shot. We found a come in and do light therapy for four or
addition, Muskingum has significantly tional priorities and working closely with center in Sugarcreek, Ohio. We went to six hours at a time in one day, which is
enhanced its STEM offerings, expanded the Board to ensure a seamless transi-
programs for adult and graduate learn- tion. it. After about 10 hours, I really started fine, too. It’s whatever your body needs,
ers, and reinforced its long-standing mis- to feel a change. And then we contin- whatever you are able to do,” Jennifer
sion of educational access and opportu- ued to go. I think we went eight or nine said.
nity. months, once a week for two hours. And Hours of operation are Tuesday, Thurs-
“Muskingum has always been a driv- I feel 90% better physically and mentally day, Friday, and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to
er of opportunity and innovation,” said FOLLOW THE BUZZ than I did when I started. So I went from 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Hasseler. “Our graduates are leaders in being a skeptic to it totally worked, and to 8:00 p.m. They are closed on Monday
classrooms, clinics, boardrooms, and @DRESDENBUZZ turned it into a business. Try to help oth- and Sunday.
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