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Second annual Riverfest brings Duncan Falls Volunteer Fire

the community outside to Department Car Show reaches

celebrate one of our county’s record breaking 314 entries

best natural assets by Lynette Dotson

Lynette Dotson
Muskingum Valley Park District Vendors, food trucks, bounce houses,
(MVPD), in collaboration with the City and free snacks were available through-
of Zanesville, hosted the second an- out the two-day event.
nual Riverfest at Zane’s Landing Park in Sponsors of the event included Lepi
Zanesville on August 30 and 31. Associates Real Estate Services, En-
“The river is a huge asset and it’s just vironmental Design Group, Hartman
not utilized as much, so we partnered Landscaping, Hazen Services, Float the
with the city to get people to come down River, and American Pride.
here and have a festival to celebrate the “Every year it’s just going to keep get- Lynette Dotson
Muskingum River, said Michelle Illing, of ting better, so we have kind of our five
the Muskingum Valley Park District. and ten-year plan, and we hope that, at
Saturday’s schedule included music the end of it, maybe one day we’ll have The 32nd annual Duncan Falls Volun- open to anything with wheels and par-
by DJ Y-City Productions, a presentation fireworks, we’ll have a boat parade, teer Fire Department Car Show was held ticipants took that invitation seriously.
by the Ohio Canid Center, an Historic there’s always something to strive for on August 31 at Duncan Falls Elemen- Even a Cozy Coop was parked at the
Lock Kayak Tour hosted by Float the and be better,” said Illing. tary School. The event set a new record show!
River, free public rides on The Lorena Also at the MVPD booth, a very brief , 314 vehicles registered! Check out our gallery of photos at
Sternwheeler, and music in the evening survey was being conducted to get input The show amassed quite the collec- dresdenbuzz.com.
by The Alley Boys. from the community as to what outdoor tion of vehicles giving any motorhead or
On Sunday, Ohio Nature Education spaces they use and what improve- casual car lover something to admire.
made a presentation, a group drum cir- ments they think are important. There is The event was advertised as being
cle was held in the late afternoon, Pon- still time to submit your opinions. Visit
toon Rides in the Canal were hosted by mvparkdistrict.org to locate the survey.
ODNR, public rides on The Lorena Stern- For further information about River-
wheeler were offered during part of the fest please visit mvparkdistrict.org/Riv-
day, and the day concluded with a glow erfest.
dance party presented by Y-City Produc-
tions.

ZCT latest production

‘The Complete Works of Wm.

Shakespeare (abridged)

[revised] [again]’ opens Friday,
Insurance isn’t justrance isn’t just
September 12 by Lynette Dotson Insu

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Zanesville Community Theatre brings Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s policies-it’s people.s people.
The Complete Works of Wm. Shake- plays, meant to be performed in 97
speare (abridged) [revised] [again] to the minutes, by three actors. Fast-paced,
stage for two weekends in September. witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter
Show dates are September 12 through for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. In a world of AI and distant call centers, it matters who’s on the other end.
14 and September 19 through 21. Fri- The original version was followed by the As your local, independent agency, we offer real relationships, empathy, and
day and Saturday shows begin at 8 PM 2010 REVISED version, and this latest support-face to face, right here at home.
while Sunday shows start earlier in the REVISED AGAIN version includes chang-
afternoon at 2:30 PM. es that celebrate and encourage greater
The synopsis as described on the diversity and inclusivity in today’s the-
theater’s website is: The cultural touch- ater!
stone that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF The cast includes Colin Dygert, Sarah
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Gantzer, George W. Patterson, Adam
was born when three inspired, charis- Schreiner, Zackary Schreiner, Cary
matic comics, having honed their pass- Stotts, and Jillian B. Von Gunten.
the-hat act at Renaissance fairs, pre- The show is directed by Haley Shaw
miered their preposterous masterwork and assistant director Elizabeth Bennett,
at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987. and is produced by Jillian B. Von Gunten.
It quickly became a worldwide phe- Zanesville Community Theatre is lo-
nomenon, earning the title of London’s cated at 940 Findley Ave, Zanesville.
longest-running comedy after a decade Parking is on the street. Tickets ($20 for 686 West Church St, Newark 2115 Maple Ave, Zanesville
at the Criterion Theatre. THE COMPLETE adults, $15 for students, military, and 344-9556 453-0791
WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE seniors, $5 for youth 12 and younger)
(ABRIDGED) is one of the world’s most may be purchased online at zct.org, or www.williamsoninsurance.net
frequently produced plays and has been by calling 740-455-6487. ADA seating is
translated into several dozen languages. available.