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Wolfie’s Campground dedicates plaque HEALTH & WELLNESS

honoring founding owner Dave Wolf by Lynette Dotson
Medication
Madness: Safety

Tips for Proper
Disposal

by Alexus Masterson, MPH,
Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Ohio State University Extension,
Muskingum County

Sometimes, we may find it hard to
declutter around our house, it can be
hard to tell where to start. Medicine cab-
inets are one of the top forgotten places
that don’t get a regular cleaning every
year. When was the last time you went
through your medicine cabinet? Could it
use updated medications or even start-
ing over? Let’s look at a few ways that
Chalom and Kevin Strope (left) and Dave and Brenda Wolfe (right) pictured after unveiling the plaque honoring Wolfie’s Campground founder Dave Wolfe. can help make the process efficient
Lynette Dotson and safe. Start by looking for medica-
Wolfie’s Campground, a Good Sam as give back. We host different organi- rooms, showers, a picnic shelter, as well tion that is expired and bottles that are
Park, held a ribbon cutting and plaque zations to do events here, and we’re cer- as various activities including corn hole, empty. Remove prescription labels that
dedication ceremony on Tuesday, April tainly open to organizations coming and basketball, and horseshoes are also have identifying information. It is unsafe
29. The park is located at 101 Buckeye using our facilities.” available on the grounds. Visitors can to dispose of medication by flushing
Drive in Zanesville, across from River- The Zanesville-Muskingum County also enjoy pickleball, fishing, boating, down the toilet or tossing it directly into
side Park. Chamber of Commerce welcomed the and the dog park at nearby Riverside the trash as they can become a safety
Wolfie’s Campground has been a be- Stope’s and Wolfie’s Campground to the Park. Day passes are available for peo- hazard. The health department recently
loved camping destination for 36 years. Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony ple wanting to swim in the pool or enjoy conducted a drug take back day that
Offering family fun and a place to cre- held at the park. Directly after the ribbon a shorter visit to Wolfie’s Campground. allowed community members to safely
ate memories, whether it be swimming was cut, the Strope’s unveiled a plaque “Because we are privately owned, per- dispose of unused or outdated medica-
in the saltwater heated swimming pool, that was placed at the large cement sonalized service is what we offer. That’s tions. Efforts like these are what help
letting your imagination run wild as you base for the flag pole near the park of- different from many campgrounds in the keep communities safe and healthy,
“set sail on an adventure” on the pirate- fice and camp store. The plaque reads, area that are more commercialized,” while being proactive about medication
themed playground, challenging oppo- “In honor of our founder, David M. Wolfe. explained Chalom. “We walk around, safety. In Muskingum County, there is a
nents to a game in the game room, or One man’s dream has become genera- we know our campers, we get to know permanent drop-off box outside of the
taking a relaxing walk along the walking tions of family memories. Thank you for them, and they come back. We host county jail so if you missed collection
trail, memories are still being created at your passion and dedication. Est. 1989.” many kids’ activities as well.” day, there is another opportunity to dis-
the campground to this day thanks to “Despite having dreams, very few indi- Kevin added, “If you are looking for a pose safely.
new owners Kevin and Chalom Strope. viduals take concrete steps to fulfil those quick family escape, a digital detox. We Deterra Bags are medication dispos-
“Although each owner over the years dreams. Dave was certainly a dreamer love hosting families and folks that are al bags that deactivate pills, creams, liq-
has added something special to make it and a visionary. He dedicated more than just looking to get away and don’t have uids, and patches with a chemical that
their own, there is something we’ve all ten years of his life chasing his dream,” to go too far.” reacts with water and makes the liquid
had in common, and that’s the dream of said Kevin. “The campground would not Visit Wolfie’s Campground online at safe for the environment and the drugs
owning a campground,” said Kevin. be here today without his dedication.” wolfiescampground.com to make res- ineffective. These can be bought on Am-
azon or Walmart if that is an easier op-
The Stropes have been running the Wolfie’s Campground is open year- ervations, see the park map and ame-
operation for nearly three seasons and round, although certain amenities are nities, and upcoming events. You can tion. Proper disposal of medication does
not only affect us, but it can also affect
have made some additions to the park, seasonal. The family-friendly park offers also call 740-454-0925 to make reser- the world around us too. Unfortunately,
making it their own. New this year will pull-through full-hookup 50-amp elec- vations. Be sure to follow them on Face- people who struggle with substance use
be gem mining (opening Memorial Day), tric RV camping spots, tent camping, book @wolfieszanesville. may rummage through garbage to find
an RC off-road course, and disc golf! and cabin rentals. On-site laundry, rest- pills and other substances. By safely dis-
“One of the things that’s been com- posing of medication, this will limit the
monly asked since we’ve been here, exposure to unlabeled medication to
‘Why did you want to have a camp- those who may be looking for it. The en-
ground?’” Kevin shared. “While there vironmental impact on our water system
are several reasons, the main reason I when we put drugs down the toilet can
tell people is ‘I live where people want to directly affect the water system. Even
vacation’.” with filtration, there are trace amount
“Over the year’s the city of Zanesville of medication that can get into drinking
has been a big supporter of the camp- water supply. These methods of disposal
ground, going back to the early days can help keep us all safe and healthy,
when it was first started by Mr. Dave while spreading the awareness of medi-
Wolf. So, we wanted to get involved cation safety!
with the community when we moved to
Zanesville and took over the operations
of the park, and being a member of the
Chamber has really excelled that,” Kevin
explained. “We’ve met a lot of local busi- Find Us Online
ness owners, we’ve been working with
the Chamber team, who have been great Chalom Strope cuts the ribbon during the ribbon cutting ceremony held in front of the Camp Office and DresdenBuzz.com
in helping us promote the park and get Store at Wolfie’s Campground. Lynette Dotson
connected with the community, as well

Genesis helps to launch the Ohio High value Network submitted

Genesis HealthCare System is one of lation of more than 2.5 million patients Care System to work together with other sion as an independent, faith-based
25 rural hospitals and healthcare sys- and featuring 25 hospitals and other like-minded, independent healthcare or- health system caring for the residents of
tems launching the Ohio High Value Net- care sites in more than 115 cities and ganizations in Ohio,” said Matthew Perry, our region.”
work (OHVN) to collaborate on clinical towns across Ohio. OHVN also is setting President & CEO of Genesis HealthCare The active daily management of the
and business initiatives to strengthen up operational collaborations designed System. “The more we work together, network will be coordinated by Cibolo
healthcare in rural communities across to control costs and share best practices the better we can serve our communi- Health, an organization that helps inde-
the state. among its members. ties – further enhancing quality of care pendent rural hospitals create clinically
The network’s foundation is a clinical- “The Ohio High Value Network will en- and lowering costs. Joining OHVN will
ly integrated network caring for a popu- able rural hospitals like Genesis Health- help Genesis to keep fulfilling our Mis- CONTINUED ON PAGE 17