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OBITUARIES Coshocton Community Choir

Frederick O. Muse to share spring concert ‘In All
Things, Love’ April 27

was a gathering spot where stories were
shared, laughter echoed, and friend- 100 Musicians from 9 Ohio Counties return to Coshocton
ships flourished. High School’s McKinley Auditorium to share concert
Beyond his work, Fred’s greatest
joy was his family. He married his high including a variety of sacred musical selections
school sweetheart, Elizabeth Muse right
after graduating from High School. To- submitted
gether, they built a life filled with love,
and enduring the trials and tribulations The Coshocton Community Choir, providing an opportunity for all to attend
of life - their marriage lasted 68 years including auditioned singers traveling our concerts. To that end, the Choir is
until her passing in May 2016. Fred is from nine Ohio counties, will share its piloting a new model that replaces paid
survived by two daughters Karen Muse Spring concert, ‘In All Things, Love,’ at concert tickets with a free-will donation.
(Patrick Maynard) and Suzanne Rezac 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, “Considering the impact of inflation
(Greg Rezac), five grandchildren, seven at Coshocton High School’s McKinley on family budgets, we believe that re-
great- grandchildren, and most recently, Auditorium. The concert, including the moving the requirement to purchase a
a great-great grandson. Fred is also sur- Coshocton Youth Chorale, The Coshoc- ticket will allow us to share our message
vived by a brother, Junior Muse, and a ton Singers, The Roscoe Brass and other with even more guests,” said Jan Myers,
sister, Shirley Muse- Phillips. His legacy instrumentalists, will feature a selection Choir president. “Music is an incredible
lives on through them and the countless of sacred and secular choral music, in- vehicle for sharing the transformative
lives he touched throughout the years. cluding arrangements and settings of fa- power of God’s gifts of love and grace.
Fred’s grandson Blaine beautifully miliar hymns, classical works, spirituals With your help, we can continue to bring
summed up his life by saying that Fred and more. the message of Christmas and Easter
was a constant reminder that a simple There is no cost to attend the con- to Coshocton and beyond for years to
life dedicated to the service of others is cert this year, although a free-will offer- come.”
a life well served. Though he made his ing will be accepted to help meet the The Coshocton Community Choir
living as a barber, his true profession expenses involved in preparing for con- is returning to Coshocton High School’s
was making people laugh and smile – a certs and carrying out the organization’s McKinley Auditorium at 1205 Cam-
gift he shared generously with everyone mission. bridge Road in Coshocton for this year’s
Frederick Muse, 95, passed away who walked through his door. “I was struck by Dan Forrest’s In Spring Concert, after singing its Christ-
on March 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. A Celebration of Life will be held on All Things Love, and was reminded of mas Concert at River View High School
Born on July 23, 1929, in Zanesville, May 31, 2025, at Dresden Presbyterian the quote ‘In essentials, unity; in non- in December. For more information
Ohio, Fred lived a long and fulfilling life Church, located at 808 High St, Dres- essentials, liberty; in all things, char- about the Choir, visit coshoctoncommu-
dedicated to his family, his community, den, Ohio, where Fred was a life-long ity (or love),’” director Charles R. Snyder nitychoir.org.
and his craft. member. Following the church service, said about the concert’s theme. “Love
Fred proudly served in the United Military Rites will be conducted at the for one another and even love for strang-
States Army during the Korean Conflict. Dresden American Legion Hall to honor ers should undergird everything we do.
After his military service, he found his Fred’s service to his country. Service at It is in love for humanity that we hold
calling as a barber – a profession that church begins at 1pm with military ser- doors open for people going into res-
became more than just a job; it was a vice at American Legion immediately taurants, grab things off a higher shelf FOLLOW THE BUZZ
lifelong passion. Beginning his career in following. for a stranger at the grocery, stop to see
1958, Fred became known as THE bar- Fred Muse leaves behind not only if someone needs help when they are @DRESDENBUZZ
ber of Dresden, Ohio. He continued cut- cherished memories but also an endur- stranded on the side of the road. There
ting hair well into his 80s, retiring at the ing example of kindness and dedication are so many everyday things we do as
remarkable age of 83. His barbershop to others. His presence will be deeply expressions of love. It is also a worth-
was more than a place for a haircut – it missed by all who had the privilege of while theme to pursue musically, espe-
knowing him. cially in the Lenten season.”
In lieu of flowers, the family asks Concert selections include new
that you direct your donations to Honor songs for the Choir, Dan Forrest’s In All
ISSUES OF THE DRESDEN BUZZ ARE ALSO Flight Columbus, Inc. Things Love, which inspired the concert
ONLINE IN FULL COLOR! To find out where to donate, use the theme, and Elaine Hagenberg’s Through Drug take back
WWW.DRESDENBUZZ.COM link: www.honorflightcmh.org Love to Light. The concert will also in-
clude special settings of familiar sacred day in New
tunes, St. Theodulph’s Hymn (All Glory,
Laud and Honor); Wondrous Love; Jesus
Buzz Easter HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP? Loves Me; When I Survey The Wondrous Concord
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Cross; and Down By The Riverside.
coloring contest ing works Love Held Him to the Cross ar- The New Concord Police Department
The concert will also feature mov-
winners selected Bids being ranged by Choir friend Len Thomas and will hold a Drug Take Back on Saturday,
April 26, 2024 from 10am to 2pm at
Jane M. Marshall’s My Eternal King, in
You may have noticed the Easter accepted addition to two spirituals by Jester Hair- Village Hall. Any potentially dangerous
ston, Angels Rolled De Stone Away and
expired, unused, and unwanted prescrip-
Coloring Contest that was published in Amen. The Choir will conclude the con- tion drugs will be collected, including liq-
the last two issues of the Dresden Buzz. cert with F. Melius Christiansen’s setting
The contest invited artists of all ages to The Cass Township Trustees are accept- of Beautiful Savior and Peter Lutkin’s uids. They will also collect vape pens and
color the Easter picture and submit it ing sealed bids/offers for the The Lord Bless You and Keep You. other e-cigarette devices only after the
for a chance to win one of five Easter following equipment: Some highlights from the Coshoc- batteries are removed from the devices.
baskets full of candy, snacks, chocolate ton Singers are Jane Marshall’s Psalm No needles will be accepted.
goodies, coloring books, and more. 98, the first song ever performed by the
This year, we also asked the ques- HP Elite Desktop Computer with 24” Coshocton Singers in 1988, Aaron Co-
tion “What do you like the most about monitor, keyboard, mouse and laser pland’s I Bought Me a Cat, and We Are Request for
the Buzz?,”We loved reading all of jet pro M404dw printer. Computer has Called to Be His Servants. The Youth
your answers and we are so happy to Windows 10 and is eligible for a free Chorale will sing Hallelujah, Amen, How
hear that you are enjoying the Buzzles, upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft Of- Can I Keep From Singing, Hush! Some- proposal
events, local news coverage, and sports. fice 19 and Windows Defender Antivi- body’s Callin’ My Name, and Let Me
It was not easy to pick the winners rus. Printer comes with 1 new toner in Ride.
because everyone did an amazing job. the box. Please note HP system on your Now in its 54th season, the Coshoc- Request for Proposal for the Three-year
We loved the added touches that some sealed bid. ton Community Choir was organized in contract of Waste Disposable in the
of you included and every one of them 1971 by Snyder, an accomplished Ohio Village of Frazeysburg are being ac-
made us smile. teacher, choral conductor, and church cepted through July 11, 2025 at 3:00
The winners are Hayden Lapp (6 Also, accepting sealed bids on a Dell musician. Since its founding, more than p.m.
and under), Regan Stanbery (7-12), Lucy B2375 dnk multi-printer/scanner/fax 900 singers have sung with the Choir, For the bid packet and further informa-
Beebe (13-17), Alexia Foster (adult), and comes with 2 new black toners in box. which has become known for its rendi- tion please contact:
Paul Kelsey (65+). Congratulations! We Please note Dell on your sealed bid. tions of sacred a cappella literature. The The Village of Frazeysburg
will be calling the winners to arrange a Choir’s singers, who come from all back-
time for you to pick up your baskets. All sealed bids may be mailed to Cass grounds, vocations and walks of life, re- PO Box 160
Township, P O Box 326, Trinway hearse together weekly through the fall 7W 2nd Street
OH 43842. and winter and traditionally perform a Frazeysburg, Ohio 43822
narrated Christmas concert and spring 740-828-2901
ADVERTISE IN THE DRESDEN BUZZ. concerts. Or email:
740-270-2408 Bids to be opened at the May 6th, 2025 Essential to the Choir’s mission is officeassistant@frazeysburg.gov
regular township meeting at 7:00 p.m.