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SENIOR
CENTER
MENU
Lunch is served Monday through
Friday each week. Reservations are re-
quired by 9 am for lunch by calling the
Muskingum County Senior Center at
740-454-9761. There is a suggested do-
nation of $3.00 for lunch. Menu is sub-
ject to change without notice.
Friday, February 20
FISH STICKS, SCALLOPED
POTATOES, BEETS, PEARS,
BROWNIE
Monday, February 23
TURKEY, SWEET POTATOES,
CAPRI BLEND, MIXED FRUIT
Tuesday, February 24
CHILI SOUP, BAKED POTATO
PEARS, PEACHES, CORNBREAD
Wednesday, February 25
CHICKEN, DICED POTATOES,
MIXED VEGETABLES,
AMBROSIA SALAD
Thursday, February 26
MEATLOAF, MASHED POTATOES,
GREEN BEANS, BANANA
Friday, February 27
PORK PATTY, WEDGE FRIES,
BROCCOLI, PINEAPPLE
Monday, March 2
CHICKEN, TATER TOTS,
MIXED VEGETABLES,
TROPICAL FRUIT
Tuesday, March 3
UNSTUFFED PEPPER, CARROTS,
APPLESAUCE, FRUIT JUICE
Wednesday, March 4
BBQ PORK, WEDGE FRIES, GREEN
BEANS, FRESH ORANGE
Thursday, March 5
BEEF STEW, TOSSED SALAD,
PEACHES
Bonnie Longaberger
Senior Center
1348 Main Street, Dresden
Muskingum County
Center for Seniors
160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/OBITUARIES | PAGE 11
OBITUARY Trulight
Barbara L. (Keyes) Wilcox Ministries
offering free
ville, Lee (Elaine) Wilcox of Norwich,
Brian Burwell of Zanesville, Steven breakfast to
Burwell of Zanesville, Brittany (Eric)
Spangler of Indiana, and Braden (Jane) those in need
Wilcox of Gahanna; great grandchil-
dren, Easton, Chezney, Charlie, Kath-
leen, Gabriel, Fynn and Farryn Wilcox, Trulight Ministries is offering hot break-
Augustin, Evlyana Burwell, Jack Watson fast Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to
and Tommy Wilcox; a brother, Robert 9:30 AM. Breakfast is free to homeless
Keyes; sisters, Jeanette Merriam and and low-income individuals in Zanesville
and Muskingum County.
Marilyn James; many nieces and neph-
ews; brother-in-law, Jim Wilcox and Donations of orange juice, citrus
sister-in-law, Wanda Thornsley. punch, frozen hash browns with onions
We would like to Thank her friends and peppers, are needed and can be
and wonderful neighbors who visited brought to 807 Putnam Ave., Zanesville.
her often, as you know she liked talk These simple items help us provide a
and swing, and a heartfelt thank you to warm, filling breakfast that starts some-
the Staff of Genesis Hospice and The
Altercare Nursing Facility of Zanesville. one’s day with dignity and hope.
Barbara L. (Keyes) Wilcox, 92, of
Dresden passed away Tuesday, Febru- In addition to her parents, she Thank you for helping Trulight Ministries
ary 10, 2026, at Altercare Zanesville. was preceded in death by her husband, continue to be the hands and feet of
Born October 6, 1933, in Dresden, John W. Wilcox, Jr. who passed away Jesus in our community. Every gallon,
Ohio, she was a daughter of the late August 17, 2006. Every bag, Every breakfast, matters.
In lieu of flowers, the family would
Carlos and Dorothy (Snyder) Keyes and like donations to be made in Barbara’s
a 1951 graduate of Jefferson High honor to Dresden United Methodist
School. She was the receptionist for Church. Vendors
Dr. Matthews of Dresden after high
school. She married John W. Wilcox, In keeping with her wishes a grave-
Jr on August 25, 1953, and was a side service took place at 11:00am, wanted
stay-at-home wife and mother. Barbara Saturday, February 14, 2026, with
was a member of Dresden United Pastor Dan Wells officiating. Vendors are wanted for the 2026 Crooks-
Barbara was laid to rest next to her
Methodist Church, attended the Flakey husband, John at Dresden Cemetery. ville-Roseville Pottery Festival. Past
but Faithful Bible Study, and was a past
member of Dresden American Legion vendors have until March 1st to reserve
their spot, after that, registration will be
Ladies Auxiliary. open to new vendors. The festival will be
Surviving are her children, John C. Well done thou good and held July 16 through 18th. Contact the
(Jennifer) Wilcox of Dresden, Rebecca faithful servant. Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival
L. (Joseph) Burwell of Zanesville, and committee through Facebook or send an
Thomas A. (Amy) Wilcox of Dresden; Enter thou into the joy of thy LORD. email to potteryfestival@yahoo.com.
grandchildren, John (Annette) Wilcox of
Nashport, Evan (Fern) Wilcox of Wester- Matthew 25:21
Grant funding available to strengthen K-12
civics education in Appalachian Ohio
Public schools, educators, students and service providers invited to apply by March 31
The Foundation for Appalachian Cara Dingus Brook, FAO president To learn more about FAO and how
Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the and CEO. “Civic health is essential to you can support and create opportuni-
Longaberger Family Foundation, is a flourishing Appalachian Ohio and ties for the people and communities of
opening its fifth round of funding to requires engaged civic participation Appalachian Ohio, visit
support K-12 civics education pro- and strong community leadership. With www.AppalachianOhio.org, email info@
this funding, our young people will not
ffao.org or call 740.753.1111.
gramming in public schools across the
region. only study civics. They’ll be inspired to
Public schools, educators, stu- contribute to their communities now
dents, and public and nonprofit orga- and in the future.” Gospel Sings
nizations serving K-12 students across Since 2019, FAO and the Long-
Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties are in- aberger Family Foundation have
vited to apply for grant funding to sup- awarded more than $135,000 in civics Feb. 20 - First Baptist Church Dresden
port projects and programs that help education grants through the Strength- Feb. 27 - First Baptist Church Dresden
students develop the knowledge and ening Civics Education in Appalachian March 6 - First Baptist Church Dresden
March 20 - First Baptist Church Dresden
skills they need to become informed
Ohio program. This initiative is part of
and engaged community members. FAO’s Education Pillar of Prosperity, March 27 - First Baptist Church Dresden
one of five areas essential to growing
“As our nation celebrates its 250th
anniversary, we want to meaningfully and sustaining a flourishing Appala- All Gospel Sings start at 7pm.
honor this milestone by encouraging chian Ohio. For questions call Mary Lee at 740-624-3985
our next generation of leaders,” said A 501(c)(3) public charity, FAO is a
Matt Kaido, Longaberger Family regional community foundation serving
Foundation representative. “Dedicated the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. In
funding for civics education is an partnership with 14 geographic affiliate WHY ADVERTISE IN THE
investment in the well-being of our foundations and the regionwide African DRESDEN BUZZ NEWSPAPER?
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$40,000 in funding is available. Addi- geographic affiliate partners serve the growing) bi-weekly to readers at over 80 locations
tional information and the application Nelsonville area and Gallia, Guernsey, county-wide and reach thousands more online
are available at www.AppalachianOhio. Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, through the digital edition and dresdenbuzz.com.
org/civics. Applications must be sub- Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408 OR SEND AN
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mitted online by Tuesday, March 31.
Noble, Perry and Vinton counties.
Foundation for its continued partner-
“We thank the Longaberger Family
ship and commitment to advancing THE
civics education in our schools,” said
Pastor’s Corner
Artists
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
801 Chestnut Street, Dresden, OH 43821
740-754-1029
in 80th PASTOR MIKE ROBINSON THE SWEET LIFE (CONTINUED)
Ohio Annual Dear Friend,
Today we will look into step four of our biblical formula for living a sweet life.
Namely that a purposefully spoken word spreads the sweetness of life. Proverbs
Exhibition 16:24 says, “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health
to the bones.” One preacher said, “Personally I LOVE honey. Toast two slices of
This competition is open to all artists, whole-grain bread, spread soft butter over them, and then pour onto them a small
pond of honey - and you have a sweet foretaste of HEAVEN!”
18 years of age and over, who pres-
Now that you have walked with God, and spent time in his word, and learned
ently live in or have previously lived his wisdom, you are better equipped to encourage those around you. Pleasant
in the state of Ohio. All works must
words sweeten the soul of the speaker as well as the listener. Remember, words
be original, completed in the last two are powerful. One of the secrets to a sweet life is to use your tongue every day
years, and not previously exhibited at
to be a blessing to those around you. The Bible says, “For he that will love life,
the ZMA. ‘
Application deadline is Friday, April 24. and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they
speak no guide.” (1 Pet. 3:10)
Our ability to love life and the goodness of our days is directly tied to the
words of our mouth. Evil words bring guilt and regret. They hurt us even more
Categories include: than others. But remember, they do hurt others. So, this week, when we speak,
1. Painting, All Types let’s keep it sweet!
2. Drawing, Prints, and
Collage See you on Sunday!
3. Sculpture
4. Jewelry and Functional Metal - Pastor Robinson
work
5. Ceramics JOIN US!
6. Glass
7. Photography Sunday Morning Service: 10:40 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
8. Fiber Art, Textiles, and Quilts
Bible Study: Sunday 6 p.m.,
For further details visit Wednesday 7 p.m.
www.zanesvilleart.org/ The Evangelistic center of the Tri-Valley Region.
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