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Yellow Springs Village Council votes 3-1 to end 50 years of fluoridation
On February 8, the Village Council passed the following Ordinance by a vote of 3-1. VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS ORDINANCE NO. 2011-02 AN ORDINANCE TO DISCONTINUE FLUORIDATING THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY OF THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS WHEREAS, the Village of Yellow Springs has fluoridated its public water supply for many years; and WHEREAS, the […]
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Yellow Springs: Council says no to fluoride
At their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 18, members of Village Council voted to discontinue the practice of putting fluoride in Yellow Springs water. The vote was 3–1, with Lori Askeland, Judith Hempfling and Rick Walkey voting to discontinue adding fluoride to local water, Karen Wintrow dissenting and John Booth, who is out of the country, absent. […]
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Cities weigh risks, benefits of fluoride in drinking water
MANSFIELD — The federal government has recommended communities reduce the amount of fluoride in their water supplies, reigniting a decades-old debate in some communities whether the additive meant to prevent tooth decay should be used at all. New studies have found too much fluoride in drinking water causes spots and streaks on some children’s teeth. […]
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Yellow Springs: A closer look at fluoridation
At a Village Council-sponsored forum on fluoridated water last weekend, some lesser known facts were shared by several scientists who were invited to speak on the sometimes controversial issue. While ingesting fluoride is not recommended for infants, for example, children between the ages of 1 and 5 who are exposed to fluoride show a greater […]
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Yellow Springs: Forum explores fluoride use
Whether the Village of Yellow Springs should continue to fluoridate its drinking water and at what level will be debated at a forum organized by Village Council from 2 to 4:30 pm Saturday, Nov. 13, at the John Bryan Center gym. At the forum a water scientist, a bio-medical scientist and a medical ethicist will […]
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Yellow Springs: Fluoridation debate features three experts
Whether the Village of Yellow Springs should continue to fluoridate its drinking water and at what level will be debated at a forum organized by Village Council from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the John Bryan Center Gym. At the forum a water scientist, a biomedical scientist and a medical ethicist will present their […]
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Huber Heights: Teenagers want fluoride-free water
HUBER HEIGHTS — A group of 2010 Wayne High School graduates are calling on city council to help their efforts of getting fluoride removed from the city’s drinking water as a matter of public safety. “We were shocked to see there was a substantial amount of fluoride in the water supply,” said Chase Warden, 18, […]
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Yellow Springs: Fluoridation forum coming
At Village Council’s May 3 meeting, Council members agreed to this summer sponsor a public forum addressing whether to continue fluoridating Village water, in an attempt to present both sides of the issue and examine recent research. “Tonight we’re discussing the next steps rather than the content,” said Council President Judith Hempfling, who proposed the […]
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Xenia will not add fluoride to drinking water
Excerpt: “… While the city has no plans to increase water fees, officials no longer plan to add fluoride to the drinking water supply either. “Several city residents spoke against the plan when it was introduced Nov. 24, noting the plan failed in the past. The council voted 5-2 against it, with Council President Dennis […]
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Xenia: City council to consider fluoridation
According to the article in the Dayton Daily Times the city council will consider fluoridation at their meeting on November 24. Residents voted against adding fluoride to the water on 3 occasions: 1969, 1987, and 2005. See full article: Fluoride in water on agenda in Xenia again by Christopher Magan. Print PDF
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