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P.R.I.D.E. basket bingo

Basket Bingo Sponsored by Blue Jay P.R.I.D.E. at Lake Milton Legion Hall on May 18 from 2-5 p.m. doors open at 1:30 p.m . The cost is $15 a person $25 a couple (or bring a friend)
Baskets and gifts valued at approximately $25, $50, and $100. Grand prize for the evening is a $400 husqvarna self propelled push mower. for more info contact Elaine 330-654-2662 or John at 330-538-3435.

"If a person weighs 100 pounds, how much are they lifting when they do a push-up?" Many on the staff of the Newton Falls Public Library try to practice healthy life styles, but had never considered that doing a push-up is not just an exercise, but is also a form of weight lifting. In researching this question, the staff was amazed at how many different types of push-ups there are for people to do. The list, in "Prevention's Firm Up in 3 Weeks" by Michele Stanten, includes the bent-knee, kneeling triceps, one-knee, one leg, and triceps ones.  "The Men's Health Home Workout Bible" by Lou Schuler and Michael Mejia actually lists 23 variations of the push-up.
Still seeking the answer to this question, we looked in "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Out at Home" by Jourdan Zayles. It gives us some interesting information, for example, the male and female norms for the number of push-ups completed according to age.  The average woman, 50 - 59 years of age, should be able to do 7 - 10 push-ups, the average man 10 - 12 [p. 27].  However, while good to know, this was not what we needed.
Not seeming to locate our answer in one of the books, it was time to search online.  According to leehayward.com/pushup.htm, "When you do a push up you lift approximately 60 percent of your bodyweight," meaning a 100 pound person would be lifting about 60 pounds. 
This is the information we passed on to our patron.  Following more extensive research, including the discovery of an actual Physics of Push-ups Forum [lofi.forum.physorg.com/Physics-of-Push-ups_13567.html], there seems to be variations in that figure depending on the type of push up being done. One of their contributors stated, "When performing a full push-up [i.e. bearing your weight on your hands and toes] you are essentially benching (lifting) 75 percent of your body weight. At the knees this is reduced to 60 percent."  Physicsforums.com also has some interesting information about the science of push-ups in relation to men, women, and body mass versus strength.
To learn more about push-ups or other physics and fitness information, visit the Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal St., Newton Falls, phone 330-872-1282, or Ask A Librarian online at www.newtonfalls.org.

Southeast Soccer
Association sign-ups

The Southeast Soccer Association sign ups will be May 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18 from 2-4 p.m., and  June 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Edinburg Park.

First Annual Pets in the Park

On Sunday May 4 from 1-4 p.m. at Austintown Township park there will be the first annual Pets in the Park. Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County will be on hand to microchip your pets fro just $10. $5 donation is appreciated with proceeds to benefit the Animal Welfare League.

A Nite at the Races

The Newton Falls and Lordstown Lions Club will present a Nite at the Races on Saturday, May 3 at the Newton Falls VFW. Doors open at 6 p.m. races starts 7 p.m. 10 races and 1 auction race, purchase a horse for $15. Tickets are $5 per person and include food and beverage. There will be a cash bar. Call Lion Dwane Stull at 330-872-3241 or Lion Rick Albrecht 330-647-1750. 50/50 Raffle-Chinese Auction.

Second Annual Plant Exchange

Attention gardeners! It is time to get ready for the Second Annual Plant Exchange in Newton Falls.  In order to participate bring at least 6 potted plants to trade with other gardeners.   We will be at the pavilion on
Center Street in the Newton Falls Park by the basketball courts on Saturday, May 10th from 9 am til noon .  We had a great time and a terrific turn out last year; please help us make it even better this year.  This is a great way to get free perennials and other plants for your garden. Coffee, books to browse, donuts, and great conversation provided! Questions?  Call Kris at 330-872-5175 or Susan at 330-872-7819.

Newton Falls Kiwanis
Jr. Olympics

The Andy Jacob Newton Falls Kiwanis Jr. Olympic Games will be held at Newton Falls High School Tiger Stadium on Saturday, May 10. The event is for both boys and girls ages 6-12. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. and the events will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be available.
Registration forms will be distributed near the end of April and will be available at the Newton Falls Elm. School, Middle School and St. Mary and Joseph School. Participants are encouraged to follow the instructions on the form and to turn the forms in by May 8. If you have any questions please contact Tom Palmer at 330-872-1617.

Scenic Rivers Program
workshops

There will be an Upper Cuyahoga Scenic River tour Monday, May 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mantua Village Park.

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