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Bench installed at Jaycees Golf Course in memory of Floyd

Pollock Jr. BY LYNETTE DOTSON | DRESDEN BUZZ

of the work during that time was done "Growing up, I always knew Grandpa
with manual labor. Hole 15 was one was involved, past President. When I took
of the first holes that was completed. up golf, I started to hear the story that he
"When we came up with the idea would tell about the dead horse on this
of this bench, this was the place to hole. And when he passed, and the first
put it. Mr. Mudgett at Mudgett Monu- time I played out here, I know he was
ments did a tremendous job with this. looking down, laughing at me because
We angled it so that someone could I could never hit this green every time
sit here and watch," Doug explained. I got up here," explained Zack Pollock.
Hole 15 has an interesting story The bench was added to further enhance
that has been shared on many occa- the course and its history of the course.
sions. The land was once owned by "So we appreciate everything that the
a farmer who apparently buried his Pollack family has done. They've dedi-
horse in the location. The mound on cated, you know, a couple different life-
the side of the green was left there times to helping support the Zanesville
out of respect for the farmer's wishes. Jaycees in the community," said Travis
"So this special hole is why we're Reed, the president of the Jaycees. "Their
here, and I want the Jaycees members lineage here has been very important to
Pictured from left to right are Floyd Pollock, Jr.'s family: Zack Pollock, Doug Pollock, Alicia Pollock, Joe to know how special the Jaycees were kind of like building what we have now."
Pollock, and Kristie Pollock Matthew Dotson
to my mother and father," Doug said. For information about the Jaycees,
A bench was dedicated at hole 15 of the Doug spoke before a crowd of people Floyd's grandson, Zack is in- visit zanesvillejaycees.org.
Zanesville Jaycees Golf Club in memory who attended to support the family and volved with the Jaycees and cur-
of Floyd Pollock Jr, who passed away in remember a man who left his mark rently serves on the board.
2007. Floyd was a founding member and on the community and the Jaycees.
past president of the Zanesville Jaycees. "One of the things he was always
The Floyd Pollock Jr. family donated the most proud of was the Jaycees,
the bench and held an unveiling and ded- and he was particularly happy with
ication on Sunday, November 2, 2025. this course. Being a founding mem-
"My dad always said, and I told the ber of the club, one of the main things
kids and I told all the teams I coached, the Jaycees did, of course, was to fin-
that his saying was, 'Don't tell me how ish the existing four or five holes that
good a man you are, show me.' ... were here supposedly as a country club
"He showed everybody that was ever back in the day," said Doug Pollock.
around him what kind of man he was," Floyd was involved in the construction Members of the Zanesville Jaycees Matthew Dotson
explained Doug Pollock, Floyd's son. phases of the Jaycee Golf Course. A lot

Dresden Village Community Theatre makes their debut with

Rotten Apples November 14, 15, 21 and 22 BY LYNETTE DOTSON | DRESDEN BUZZ

The newly formed Dresden Village that. And it felt also like the best fit for
Community Theater (DVCT) will be what we were looking at," Lewis said.
presenting its debut production, Rot- "And they really liked the idea of
ten Apples, over the next two week- three different endings and that we
ends, November 14, 15, 21, and 22 could do a lot of different things with
at the Dresden United Methodist that.... I kind of came up with a differ-
Church, 1014 Main Street, Dresden. ent concept that to me felt more seam-
All Friday shows begin at 7:30 p.m., less and is funny, and also kind of just
and there are two options for Saturday creates extra gags. But it made it fun
shows: 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tick- and a little creative," added Kennedy.
ets will be available at the door, one The cast list includes: Ben Dosch as
hour before each show starts. Students Rumplestilskin, Savannah Henthorne
and seniors are $5, and adults are $10. (Rotten Cast) and Ellesyn Gibson Apples
Rotten Apples, by Tracy Wells is a Cast) as Hagatha, Peyton Barr (Rotten
comedy/murder mystery with three Cast) and Hilary Stirling (Apples Cast)
possible endings involving some well- as Gingerbread, Ethan Nelson as Frog-
known classic characters. Villains: the gie, Aubrey Thompson as Red, Ariel
Evil Queen, Wicked Stepmother, and Miskovich as Evil Queen, Leea Stachler
the Big Bad Wolf, and heroes: Prince as Wicked Stepmother, Carson Rose as
Charming, Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Logan Dotson as the Wolf, DVCT actors run through one of the acts in 'Rotten Apples' a few days before the opening show.
and Pinocchio are all among the cast. Maddox Turner as Jack, Tyler Mauller as Lynette Dotson
The play is directed by Erica Lew- Prince Charming, Bridget Stafford (Rot-
is and narrated by Peyton Brown. ten Cast) and Paislee Watson (Apples definitely come and see it and see new in my senior year. I feel like that's
"I have directed some things like Cast) as Goldilocks, Addison Doyle and not only the show that people have a really special experience." Lewis said.
short videos and stuff as being part Kinley Pulley as Cinderella/Snow White, worked so hard on but also see how "It was really great having this experi-
of Digital Media at Mid-East [Mid- Erin Lewis as Fairy Godmother, Kerri- much potential there is because we're ence to be here instead of having to ei-
East Career and Technology Cen- gan Lonas (Rotten Cast) and Miley Barr just getting started," Lewis stated. ther stop something that I love or go all
ters], but this is my first time direct- (Apples Cast) as Pea Princess, Desiree "We're doing a lot of really cool things the way out there [to Zanesville] for it."
ing a play, explained Erica Lewis." Mullinnex (Rotten Cast) and Emma here at Dresden Church. We try to really "I can use my education background
Rotten Apples was selected by Vansickle (Apples Cast) as Bricks, Lu- be within the community a lot without while still really supporting something
Lewis. "Believe it or not, she actu- cille Bradford (Rotten Cast) and Sophie making you feel smaller in any way, and that I love, which is the dramatic arts
ally did choose this one, and we've Brooks (Apples Cast) as Sticks, and so to me this is inviting even more peo- and helping kids find their voices, Ken-
been talking about her possibly stu- Kamryn Schuler (Rotten Cast) and De- ple into a space that has really felt su- nedy added. "Sometimes it's just about
dent directing, and she's like, 'If I stu- siree Mullinnex (Apples Cast) as Hay. per comfortable to me," said Kennedy. putting a kid on stage and getting them
dent direct, that's what I want to do,'" Members of the crew are Erica The DVCT has filled a gap in the to have some confidence, and I was ex-
said Marley Kennedy, DVCT advisor. Lewis, Director; Mason Vensil, Light/ community of Dresden for kids and cited to make it happen here in Dresden."
"I liked the story of it, honestly. I liked Sound Engineer; Miley Barr, Producer; teens who love to act on stage or be in- The next show will be Matilda Jr., with
how it sounded. It sounded like just a Steven Trusler, Stage Manager; Cole volved in the production of a play, and auditions planned for January. Follow
fun, silly little show. I also, when I was Vernon, Assistant Stage Manager; Lili have limited options to do that locally. DVCT on Facebook for more informa-
looking through the scripts and stuff, I Morgenstern, Prop Master; Erin Lewis, "It's been really cool helping to be at tion.
was definitely paying attention to like Ethan Nelson, and Cast, Costumes. the head of something brand new and
cast size and run time and stuff like "I'd like to say that they should helping with the startup of something