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Alice in OBITUARY Improvements

wonder land Ruth A. Cunningham and changes at

By Alice Stratman Smith the Frazeysburg

What a relief in the temperature this in the Scouts and the Child Conserva- Swimming Pool
morning, Monday, July 22nd in Zanes- tion League (CCL). She adored antiques,
ville, Ohio at 73 degrees. The hot weath- collectibles, traveling, and shopping. Of- Mayor Fred Wolford of the Village
er has not effected me since I moved ten, she could be found at the nearest of Frazeysburg is excited to inform the
from Ohio in 2006 to San Saba, Texas TJ Maxx, armed with a fistful of receipts public of improvements and changes he
and hotter in San Fernando, Mexico for and a large bag of returns, ready to has made to increase the efficiency and
mission work. The hot temperatures charm the staff with her infectious smile public confidence in the community of-
have been described as ‘hotter than and witty remarks. fering.
a firecracker’, ‘hot as a fried egg’ and Her larger-than-life personality meant The Frazeysburg Pool has been in
‘hotter than hell’. I have seen a hot fire- she never met a stranger, no matter existence since the early 1970s and was
cracker and a hot egg but I don’t want where in the world she was. Ruth’s hu- deeded to the Village in 1974 to be used
to see how hot hell is! The presidential mor, occasionally risqué but always de- solely for the purpose of a community
election is heating up but this column lightful, left smiles on countless faces. pool by the Tri-Valley School District.
will not go into politics. She is survived by her devoted husband As many fond childhood memo-
My companion cat Dinah and I are Glenn Cunningham, daughter Kelly Cun- ries have been made for generations of
on our porch as I write this. She wants to ningham, granddaughter Caylee King swimmers who have cooled off in the
be with me because I was gone for four Ruth A. Cunningham (Jamison), (Cunningham), and her beloved dog summer months at the Pool, Mayor Wol-
days with my daughter Jenny visiting my born January 3, 1940, passed away on Rosie. Ruth was preceded in death by ford and the Village Council work dili-
granddaughter and family in Franklin, July 17, 2024, surrounded by family at her son Clay Cunningham in 2015. gently to maintain the pool and provide
Tenn. Susan fed and gave great care of Morrison House after a courageous bat- In lieu of traditional services, Ruth’s recreation for many.
her while I was gone. tle with Alzheimer’s. family will hold a celebration of life at Most recently the restoration of one
In the devotional The Word for you Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grand- a later date, ensuring her legacy of joy of the pools diving boards was complete
Today on July 11th the title is Are You mother, and friend to all who had the and love lives on. Donations to Alzheim- and available to the sun bathers.
A Workaholic?...God measures with a pleasure of knowing her. Born to Theo- er’s Association, Greater East Ohio Area The activity was funded by two lo-
different yardstick. He won’t ask about dore (Teddy) R. Jamison and Cozy M. Chapter, 1815 W. Market Street, Suite cal grants; AEP Tri-Valley grant in 2022
your politics or the color of your skin, Paynter, Ruth’s life was filled with love, 301, Akron, OH 44313, are requested purchased the diving board and the re-
but about the quality of your character. laughter, and a touch of mischievous- in lieu of flowers. Ruth would appreciate quired cement around the diving board
Proverbs 3:6 TLB...Put God first, and He ness. knowing her passing could help find a was purchased with a grant provided by
will crown your efforts with success. Married to Glenn E. Cunningham on cure for the disease that took her from The Schooler Foundation. In 2023 The
July 8, 1961, at the Dresden United us. Schooler Foundation gave the grant that
Methodist Church by Reverend Maxwell, Ruth, may you find endless bargains satisfied the Ohio Department of Health
their long lasting marriage was a testa- and laughter in the great shopping mall requirements for the cement portion of
ment to true love and partnership. Ruth in the sky. the project and was poured this sum-
ISSUES OF THE DRESDEN BUZZ ARE ALSO graduated from Jefferson High School mer just before the 2024 season began.
ONLINE IN FULL COLOR! in Dresden, Ohio, and furthered her Many thanks to Tim Besser with Besser
WWW.DRESDENBUZZ.COM education at Ohio University Zanesville. SEND YOUR COMMUNITY Concrete for the donation of additional
Her professional life saw her thrive as a ANNOUNCEMENTS TO cement needed to bring the pool into a
banker and in the healthcare field. INFO@DRESDENBUZZ.COM. better working order.
Ruth was a community pillar, involved On June 25, 2024 Mayor Wolford
and Council took a step to better serve
Gospel Sings the Community by adding Pool Super-
visor Andrea Janssen to the team. An-
drea’s love for the pool and the commu-
nity are apparent in her daily dedication
July 26 - Trinway UMC
August 2 - First Baptist Church Dresden to the happenings of the pool and the
customer service she provides to the pa-
August 16 - First Baptist Church Dresden trons.
August 23 - Trinway UMC The Village of Frazeysburg Pool is
August 30 - New Hope Church open Memorial Day through Labor Day;
Sunday through Saturday from Noon to
All Gospel Sings start at 7pm. 7 p.m. The pool offers private parties
For questions call Mary Lee at by scheduling with Andrea at 740-817-
740-624-3985 5027.

Help is needed to

fill bare shelves

at Christ’s Table

The Muskingum County Junior Fair
Board is set to Fight the Hunger in our
community during this year’s Musking-
um County Fair, but we need your help!
Donate food or sign up to help with col-
Bible-based character lection: go.osu.edu/stockthetrailer
Donations can be made at the fair
education during school by dropping off canned food at the trail-
er by the Junior Fair Office during fair
hours (specials or lunch). week and/or you can bring four cans of
vegetables to any gate on Monday, Au-
gust 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to gain
free admission to the fair. All canned
food will be donated to Christ’s Table.
Last year, more than 15,000 pounds
of food was collected and we are hoping
for more in 2024. What a way to make a
difference in our community!

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