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Lion Robert Register Now and Celebrate at HEALTH & WELLNESS

“Bob” Bickle MCLS Summer Reading Mental Health

honored Kick-Off Events Submitted Awareness Month

Submitted by Lion Dan Osborn
The Muskingum County Library Sys- Thursday, June 5 by Alexus Masterson, MPH,
tem (MCLS) is getting ready to launch John McIntire Library at the Reading Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
another exciting summer of reading, and Festival in partnership with the Musk- Ohio State University Extension,
it all starts with pre-registration and a ingum County Literacy Council at the Muskingum County
week of Sum- Colony Square
mer Read- Mall – Satur-
ing Kick-Off day, June 7
events across Each event is
Muskingum open to the We have made our way through
County. public and de- May, with the end of the school year ap-
Pre-regis- signed for all proaching quickly. How are you feeling?
tration is now ages to enjoy. Are you doing things that fill your cup?
open for the Families, kids, If your answers include the word stress,
2025 Sum- teens, and overwhelmed, busy, etc. maybe it’s time
mer Reading adults are in- to take inventory on what is causing
Program, giv- vited to stop these feelings. Life gets busy and sched-
ing readers by, sign up, and ules become more chaotic around this
of all ages take part in the time of year, but being mindful of our
the chance to celebration. own capacity will allow us to be pres-
sign up early, Participants ent for ourselves and those around us.
explore activi- can also regis- May is Mental Health Awareness Month,
Frazeysburg Lion Robert “Bob” Bickle ties, and get ter and track which serves as a great reminder to take
Submitted time for you!
ready to track their reading
The Frazeysburg Lions Club honored their reading from anywhere As I have talked about before,
Lion Robert “Bob” Bickle for his 65 beginning June 1. using the Beanstack mobile app, which health is all encompassing, and each
part of our health can affect another.
years being in the club. Club members To celebrate, each MCLS location will is available free in the app store.
and guests met at Primrose Retirement host a kick-off event filled with fun ac- runs from June 1 through July 31, with Some of the top contributors include
money, work, loss, illness, and caregiv-
Community for dinner with him on May tivities, giveaways, and opportunities to This year’s Summer Reading Program
SPORTS June 1960. Bob was twice president and participate in the fun at any kick-off signed to inspire readers and bring lenges specific to us, those are called
ing (Walden University, 2025). We all
13th. President Kathy Moran reminded register in person. If you have pre-regis-
experience life differently and have chal-
Bob that Burkam Welsh sponsored him tered, claim your Summer Reading bag prizes, challenges, and activities de-
lived experiences. Our lived experiences
the community together. But first, it all
of the club, sponsored 5 members into event.
are good, bad, and in between but can
starts with pre-registration and your lo-
the club, and was a Melven Jones Fellow • Dresden Branch Library
shape how we view the world, especially
Friday, May 31
since 1997.
cal kick-off celebration.
our health. If you or your loved one is
Lion Earl Paazig for the club presented • Roseville Branch Library
Visit
www.muskingumlibrary.org/
struggling with their mental health, of-
summerreading2025 to learn more.
Monday, June 2
a The Ohio Lions Eye Research Founda-
fer support. Supporting those around us
tion Dick Bryan Fellow award to Bob. • New Concord Branch Library
This award is presented in recognition of Tuesday, June 3
be one of the most helpful things we can
significant contribution to research into • Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library
do. I speak a lot about the importance of
the causes and cures of diabetes. OH 7 Wednesday, June 4 READ & SHARE THE BUZZ ONLINE IN FULL when going through a difficult time can
mental health and what can contribute
District Governor Lilane Fox congratulat- • South Branch Library COLOR - WWW.DRESDENBUZZ.COM to it, but what are some ways we can re-
ed Bob on his years of serving the Lions. duce the stress of it? Spring has sprung
so has the ability to be outdoors. Spend-
Tri-Valley Education Awards announced ing time in nature, can boost your mood
and motivation by 98% when engaging
with outdoor environments (Nejade et
al., 2022). Muskingum County has mul-
Submitted by Lion Dan Osborn tiple options for outdoor recreation such
as Dillon State Park, Blue Rock State
On Monday May 19th, Lion President
Kathy Moran represented the club at Park, Muskingum River State Park.
Other bike paths, trails, and gardens can
the Tri-Valley Senior Awards night. She be found through the Visitors Bureau
presented three $1,000.00 grants to the at https://www.visitzanesville.com/Ex-
following: plore/Outdoor-Recreation/.
• Olivia Frampton Be kind to yourself and others as we
• Jacie Rollison are never sure what someone may be
• Eli A. McDonald struggling with. Spend time with those
Thanks to the community support of you care about, and yourself!
our projects to help make this possible.
For more information about the Frazeys-
burg Lions Club please contact Lion Dan Sources:
Nejade, R. M., Grace, D., & Bowman, L. R.
Osborn at 740-828-2313/ 740-319- (2022). What is the impact of nature on
0033 or liondano@outlook.com human health? A scoping review of the lit-
erature. Journal of global health, 12, 04099.
https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.12.04099.
Walden University. (2025). 5 Contributors
to Stress Every Mental Health Professional
Made with Should Know. https://www.waldenu.edu/
online-masters-programs/ms-in-clinical-
100%% mental-health-counseling/resource/five-con-
tributors-to-stress-every-mental-health-pro-
fessional-should-know
local news. Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention &
Left to right, Frazeysburg Lions Club President Kathy Moran, Olivia Frampton, Jacie Rollison and Eli A. Visitors Bureau. (2025). Where to Explore:
Outdoor Recreation. https://www.visitzanes-
McDonald. Dan Osborn ville.com/Explore/Outdoor-Recreation/
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NISOD Excellence Award
Angela goes above and beyond to swer questions outside of class. And the unwavering dedication to excellence in
make sure her students know she cares biggest thing of all—she encourages her education. She will be honored at NI-
and wants to help them succeed,” said students to use their creative imagina- SOD’s annual International Conference New Puzzles
Dianne Morehead, ZSC student and tions!” on Teaching and Leadership Excellence
award nominator. “She makes time for Zane State College celebrates this in Austin, Texas.
her students—she’s always willing, no well-deserved recognition and applauds on page 12!
matter what she has going on, to an- Assistant Professor Hendershot for her