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Masterwork Gaming provides a safe Muskingum County Library System

gathering place for all ages by Lynette Dotson “The Hoobert Awards” Film Festival

submitted
Lights, camera, action! The Musk- two or more patrons working together),
ingum County Library System (MCLS) and Professional (for individuals en-
proudly presents “The Hoobert Awards” gaged in filmmaking as their main paid
Film Festival, an extraordinary oppor- occupation). Submissions must adhere
tunity for aspiring filmmakers to show- to a maximum length of 15 minutes.
case their talent and creativity. As part All entries must be submitted by
of the 2023 Muskingum County Library Monday, July 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
System’s Summer Reading Program, Applicants must agree to the MCLS
this festival invites participants of all Photo/Video Policy, and minor appli-
ages to bring their superhero stories to cants must obtain the approval of their
life on the big screen. parents or guardians. Films submitted
Do you dream of being the next must be appropriate for public viewing
blockbuster superhero director? Now and adhere to the MCLS Code of Con-
is your chance to shine! “The Hoobert duct. The library reserves the right to
Awards” Film Festival invites individu- disqualify any films that violate library
als of all ages to submit their best su- policies. Additionally, films must com-
perhero-themed movies for a chance to ply with the YouTube Guidelines and
be celebrated and recognized. Whether existing laws, rules, and regulations.
you’re a child, a teenager, an adult, or “The Hoobert Awards” Film Festi-
Owners of Masterwork Gaming, Ben Robison and Tyler Finck, stand in front of the modern even a professional filmmaker, this fes- val promises to be a celebration of cre-
board game section of their store. Lynette Dotson tival offers a platform to showcase your ativity, imagination, and movie magic.
storytelling skills and cinematic prow- MCLS is eagerly anticipating the im-
The concept for Masterwork Gam- ess. pressive submissions that will trans-
ing, then called Gundam Den, began in The festival features categories port audiences to extraordinary worlds
2021 when co-owner Tyler Finck first for all age groups and collaborative ef- filled with superheroes, action, and ad-
began getting into building models. forts, including Adults 18+, Teens 13- venture. To infinity and beyond!
“When I first started one of my main 17, Children 0-12, Team (consisting of
things was that I enjoyed this model so
much and I wanted other people to en-
joy it as much as I do and not have to Frazeysburg Fire Department
travel all over the country just to get a
model, and at a decent price too,” said Receives Grant by Lynette Dotson
Finck. As the business grew and it was
time to bring on a partner, Finck turned Frazeysburg Fire and Rescue was fill SCBA bottles which are essential for
to his friend Ben Robison who he used the recipient of a FEMA Assistance breathing during smokey rescue mis-
to play D&D with. The duo expanded to Firefighters Grant in the amount sions and situations), and lastly, new
the business to carry more than just of $85,000. The grant will be used to turnout gear.
Gundam models and changed the purchase and install a diesel exhaust “As a fire department, we have
name to Masterwork Gaming. By ex- capture system for each bay in the fire two main goals when serving our citi-
panding into the world of games they station. The CO Exhaust system will re- zens and that is to save lives and pro-
naturally needed more space to host move harmful chemicals from the gear tect property. Firefighting equipment in
game-related events and gatherings. the fire department uses regularly, general is expensive and working to ob-
This led to the business growing into Play area in part of Masterwork Gaming’s eliminating the risk of severe health tain grants takes much of that expense
other parts of the building they were store. Submitted issues known to be caused by these off of the taxpayers. This also allows us
already occupying, making room for chemicals. to perform the work we do more safely
Masterwork Gaming to provide a safe Gaming provides, and it is much need- First Responder Grants, LLC and efficiently by using newer updated
and judgment-free place for anyone to ed in any community. “I want to see helped in securing the grant money for equipment,” stated Frazeysburg Fire
play and be themselves. people have a good time and turn here Frazeysburg Fire and Rescue. Chief Rich Pierce.
instead of other things that are maybe In the past, the department has
not so good, and have that place to feel received six other FEMA Assistance to
safe,” said Robison. Finck added, “We Firefighters Grants which have given
have a firm belief that if there are ta- the station the appropriate funds to
bles open and you want to get a group add a list of life-saving equipment to
of buddies together, so long as there is their inventory. This includes their first
a table open, go for it.” Some people mini pumper that they use to extin-
have run D&D campaigns held at the guish grass and brush fires, Lifepack
store. The space is available to sched- cardiac monitors for both EMS units, a
ule a group play event for games like Lucas device (a machine that performs NEW ON
this or even just as a neutral location chest compressions to a patient who is
for board game nights. experiencing cardiac arrest, freeing up PAGE 10!
In addition to its expansive se- an EMT up to perform other life-saving
lection of Gundam models, the store measures when staffing levels are
carries Warhammer 40K and Age of short and time is of the essence), new
Sigmar models, Magic the Gathering, fire hose, a cascade system (used to re-
model paints, and a nice variety of
modern board games with plans to ex-
pand their offerings in the future.
Special themed days are sched-
uled throughout the month. Warham-
mer is played on Saturdays, Com-
Play area in part of Masterwork Gaming’s mander on Wednesdays, Friday nights
store. Submitted are for Magic, and every first or second
Tuesday there is a build night to build
“I grew up in a smaller town than models, paint them, and share ideas.
Zanesville so there was never anything Open play is on Mondays, but Finck and
to do and I found that the less you have Robison welcome open play anytime
to do the more trouble you get into. there is space available. Most of these
So we want to make a place where events are free with the exception of
people can go to play their things and Magic tournaments and are open to all
meet like-minded people without fear ages, even younger children with adult
of judgment or anything like that. … “I supervision.
think that is one of the things that re- Masterwork Gaming is located at
ally helps, that people can go here and 579 Harding Road in Zanesville. They
see that they have a place to go,” ex- are open Monday through Sunday. You
plained Robison. can find them on Facebook at face-
Being a centralized location that book.com/GundamDen87.
is open to all ages is what Masterwork