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Muskingum County resident named 2025 Jenco Genesis

Award recipient HealthCare

Awards program celebrates those who go above and beyond in service to others System

submitted receives award

Muskingum County resident Amy serves as treasurer and has supported The Jenco Foundation and the Jenco for life-saving
Hursey is one of four Appalachian Ohio- youth and families through the commu- Awards uphold the legacy of Father Law-
priest who dedicated his life to serv- care
ans selected as 2025 Jenco Award nity garden, food giveaways and holiday rence Martin Jenco, a Roman Catholic
recipients, honoring their selfless com- dinners, fundraising and program plan- submitted
mitment to serving others and their ning ing others. In 1985, Father Jenco was
communities. • Soroptimist International of Zanes- kidnapped while serving as director of
Presented by the Jenco Foundation ville, where she serves as District 4 sec- Catholic Relief Services in Lebanon and Genesis HealthCare System recently
in partnership with the Foundation retary of the Midwestern Region and spent 19 months in captivity. Even in received the American Heart Asso-
for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), the Jenco helps empower local women and girls confinement, Father Jenco continued to ciation’s Get With The Guidelines®-
Awards celebrate individuals across the through economic and educational op- serve, providing a listening ear for other Resuscitation Gold Award for the ninth
32-county region who have performed portunities that include Baby Care Kits detainees, including journalist Terry An- consecutive year. This national recogni-
noteworthy community service outside for parents who receive services from derson. tion highlights Genesis’ commitment to
their paid positions. Jenco Award recipi- local food pantries and the Follow Your Anderson, who passed away in 2024, consistently providing evidence-based,
ents exemplify the difference everyday Dream Award she developed that pro- founded the Jenco Foundation in 2001 life-saving care to patients who experi-
people can make when they give their vides support to women with financial to honor the legacy of his friend, who ence cardiac arrest while hospitalized.
time, talent and passion to serve their need who are entering the workforce or died in 1996. The Jenco Foundation “Genesis is committed to delivering
neighbors and communities. furthering their career joined FAO as an endowment in 2011, the highest-quality patient care,” said
“Each of these individuals embod- • 100 Women Who Care, a giving circle ensuring that Father Jenco’s legacy Heath Sholtis, Director of Pulmonary
ies the spirit of servant leadership,” that supports the county’s nonprofits would live on in perpetuity. Since 2002, and Critical Care Services. “By meeting
said Sharon Hatfield, Jenco Foundation In Noble County, Hursey uplifts oth- Jenco Awards have been presented to and exceeding the Get With The Guide-
committee member. “Their unwavering ers through Faith Baptist Church’s sew- more than 90 individuals who, like Fa- lines high standards, we ensure every
dedication to the well-being of others is ing ministry, back-to-school blessings ther Jenco, give of themselves and in- patient receives the most effective and
strengthening our communities and call- and countless prepared meals to sup- spire others to serve their communities. proven treatments. It’s one of the many
ing others to lives of kindness and pur- port new mothers, the sick and those All Jenco Award recipients are nomi- ways we’re working to ensure our com-
pose.” receiving medical treatment. She also nated by their fellow community mem- munity receives the care it deserves.”
A resident of Roseville, Hursey is a leads the Celebrate Recovery ministry, bers. The other 2025 Jenco Award re- Genesis earned the award for meeting
steadfast volunteer whose impact spans expanding the ministry to a second lo- cipients are Amanda Cleary of Lawrence strict performance standards for treat-
two Appalachian Ohio counties, the cation in partnership with Noble County County, Stephanie Rife of Meigs County ing patients who suffer cardiac arrests
greater Appalachian region and beyond. CARES. and Shannon Stewart of Athens County. in the hospital. These measures include
In addition to serving local organiza- For more information about the Jenco protocols for patient safety, medical
In Muskingum County, Hursey contrib- tions, Hursey has supported disaster re- Foundation, the Jenco Awards, FAO and emergency team response, effective
utes to several nonprofit organizations, lief efforts in other Appalachian states how you can make a difference in your and timely resuscitation (CPR) and post-
including: and is a citizen archivist with the Nation- community, visit www.AppalachianO- resuscitation care.
• Bethel Mission at the Bethel Commu- al Archives, volunteering to transcribe hio.org, email info@ffao.org or call To learn more, visit genesishcs.org.
nity Center, where she started as a vol- historical documents to make them 740.753.1111.
unteer in the afterschool program, now more accessible to the public.

Zanesville Concert Association Muskingum County

announces 2025-2026 - 86th Prosecutor’s Office Shows

Season submitted Support for Overdose

Awareness
The Zanesville Concert Association alleled.
announces is 2025-2026 Concert Sea- Sunday, November 9, 2025 - 3:00
son. This is its 86th year of bringing pm - New York Theatre Ballet presents
“world-famous” musical entertainment “The Firebird”. New York Theatre Ballet’s
to the Zanesville/Muskingum County “Once Upon a Ballet” series presents
community at an affordable price. Five “The Firebird” a family-friendly version
concerts are held at Secrest Auditorium, of “The Firebird” tells the story of the
334 Shinnick Street, Zanesville. The ZCA adventurous Prince Ivan and a magical
membership also includes a reciprocal bird. Choreographed by Richard Hold-
relationship with the Mount Vernon Con- en after Michell Fokine and set to the
cert Association to their six concerts. score by Igor Stravinsky, Firebird takes
Sunday, September 14, 2025- 3:00 audiences to the dark garden of the
pm - Joan Ellison performs “Salute to Immortal Kostchei, a tree glows, laden
Judy Garland” featuring the New Albany with golden fruit. The firebird appears,
Symphony Orchestra. Joan Ellison brings attracted by the tree, and is pursued by
Judy Garland’s original symphonic ar- Ivan Tsarevitch.
rangements back to life I a nostalgic Wednesday, February 25, 2026 -
trip from technicolor Hollywood to the 7:00 pm - Peking Acrobats are redefin-
stage with the New Albany Symphony ing audience perceptions of Chinese
Orchestra. The salute includes “the Trol- acrobatics, these amazing entertainers
ley Song,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My perform daring maneuvers and display
Heart,” Stormy Weather,” and, of course, their technical prowess at such arts as
“Over the Rainbow.” trick-cycling, precision tumbling, jug-
Sunday, October 19, 2025 - 3:00 pm gling, somersaulting, and gymnastics.
- The Canadian Brass (Gala) delights au- They push the limits of human ability,
diences with its winning blend of excep- defying gravity with astounding displays
tional sound, engaging wit, popular pro- of contortion, flexibility, and control.
gramming, and top-notch showmanship. Accompanied by live musicians who
Their masterworks approach to reper- skillfully play traditional Chinese instru-
toire includes their signature takes on ments, this performance coalesces
Baroque hits, traditional jazz, big band, time-honored Chinese music with high-
Broadway, opera, and popular songs by tech special effects and awe-inspiring
artists ranging from Leonard Cohen to acrobatic feats, creating an exuberant
DeadmauS to The Beatles. Whatever entertainment event with the festive
the style, the music takes center stage, pageantry of a Chinese Carnival. In recognition of overdose awareness week’s theme, “Wear Purple Wednesday”, staff from the
performed with dedication, world-class Friday, March 27, 2026 - 7:30 pm Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office showed their support by wearing purple.
skill, and excellence, and their connec- - Tony Danza “Standards and Stories”. #PavingTheFoundationOAD2025 Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office
tion with their audiences remains unpar- Combining timeless music with wit,