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A4 | LOCAL NEWS The MAY 1 - 14, 2026
Frazeysburg Lions Club attend annual Celebrating

convention, volunteer in the community, Older Americans

and recognize longtime members Month

BY ALEXUS MASTERSON, MPH,
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATOR
March 7th Lions of District OH-7 • Certificate for contribution to help
held the annual convention at Lancast- the mission of Central Ohio Lions OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION,
MUSKINGUM COUNTY
er, Ohio. Eye Bank research blindness.
Governor Kelvin Hite gave awards • Certificate of Appreciation for
to honor special people in the district. donation and support of Ohio
Frazeysburg members were: Lions Pediatric Cancer
Lion Dan Osborn received Excellent Foundation for State of Ohio
Secretary and Treasurer awards. • Certificate for Financially Every May, communities across
Zone 3 Chairman Dan Osborn supporting Ohio Sight and the country come together to cel-
awarded a Zone 3 Lion of the Year Hearing Foundation ebrate Older Americans Month, a
award to Nathan Prati for his dedication • Certificate for recognition of time to recognize the experiences,
to leading the Tri-Valley Middle School generous support for Ohio Lions contributions, and strengths of old-
Scotties Leo Club, and he also teaches Foundation er adults. Led by the Administration
in the Tri-Valley District. • Certificate for supporting the for Community Living (ACL), this na-
Governor Kelvin Hite held contests Research Center to help research tional observance has been around
for the clubs to participate in by doing into the cause of blindness since the 1960s and continues to
many service projects and for the do- with the Ohio Lions Eye Research
nations made in their community and Foundation, Inc. shine a spotlight on aging as an im-
around the world. • Certificate for financial support to First Vice District Governor elect Kit- portant—and positive—part of life in
Frazeysburg Lions Club received the Ohio Lions Eye Research ty Ketter from the Millersport Lions Club, the United States.
following certificates of appreciation for Foundation & Diabetes presented International Lions Chevron Older Americans Month matters
supporting these Lions projects during Awareness awards for their many years of service now more than ever. Adults age
the year. • LCIF Russ Williams Chapter to their community and beyond the club 65 and older are one of the fast-
• District OH7 project donation of Award. area to Jeff Garver for 35 years and est-growing age groups in the coun-
money to Governor’s Lions • A patch from 2025 GST Dave Charlotte Jenkins for 25 years. We have try, and their knowledge, resilience,
Project for Canine Companions. Stockum for Ace of MD13 Clubs received a new member, Jillian Gallagh- and leadership play a huge role in
The gift helps to train service service reporting activates on the er, into the club. families and communities alike.
dogs. The donations provide Lion web site. This month is about celebrating
Canine Companions to place At the month of April 2026, Frazeys-
life-changing service dogs free burg Lions Club helped the FRA with the those contributions while also mak-
of charge with veterans, children annual Easter Egg Hunt. They donated ing sure older adults have access to
and adults with disabilities. nine large chocolate rabbits, cookies the support and resources they need
• Certificates for Humanitarian and drinks. to thrive. Each year, ACL selects a
providing service and research national theme to guide activities
on local, district, state many and conversations. The 2026 theme,
projects. “Champion Your Health,” focuses on
taking charge of your well-being at
every age. It encourages older adults
to stay connected, keep moving,
THE
take advantage of preventive care,
Pastor’s Corner and make choices that support inde-
pendence and quality of life.
At its heart, Older Americans
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Month is a reminder that aging is
not something to fear or hide—it’s
something to respect, support, and
801 Chestnut Street, Dresden, OH 43821 celebrate. By honoring older adults,
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MOTHER’S DAY
PASTOR MIKE ROBINSON ture.
Dear Friend, Sources:
Proverbs 31:10 is an oft quoted verse. Especially on Mother’s Day. It famously New Puzzles
reads “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Godly Administration for Community Living. (2026, April
17). Older Americans Month. https://acl.gov/oam/
virtue in a wife and mother is a quality the Word of God describes as being the most older-americans-month
valuable thing on the face of the earth! More valuable than the costliest gem. A EVERY ISSUE! National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coali-
quality so precious that it is to be earnestly sought out and acquired. tions. (2023). April, May, June 2023
In 1st Samuel chapters one and two we read the account of a young would be Health and Cultural Observances. https://
mother by the name of Hannah. The Bible shows us that this young wife had great myemail.constantcontact.com/April--May--
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character and great faith in the Lord. We read that her enemy and rival had goaded soid=1125606860130&aid=vsrGF9e1uG8
her so that she was in a desperate spiritual and emotional straight. But, in her
troubles, rather than succumbing to despair, Hannah sought to the Lord. 1st Samuel
(1:10) tells us that Hannah “Prayed unto the Lord and wept sore.” We read further Tractor show taking place
that the Lord heard Hannah’s prayer for a man child, and soon the great profit
Samuel was born. Her determination to cleave to the Lord eventually bought great at Colony Square Mall
blessing to all.
Today, as we approach another Mother’s Day Sunday, let us take this opportunity through May 3
not only to honor the godly mothers of our past, but also to encourage the young
mothers of today.
See you on Sunday! The Old Steam and Gas Club’s an-
nual Antique Tractor Show is at Colo-
- Pastor Robinson ny Square Mall from through May 3. It
JOIN US! features a mall-wide display of antique
tractors and farm equipment.
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jockeys, concrete benches, statuary GOT
including angels, Indians, dogs, calves, GEESE! The Dresden Elementary Amateur spoke with other students in nearly all
eagles, military, religious, rabbits, concrete Radio Club celebrated its recent wins 50 states, several Canadian provinces
in an amateur radio contest with other and foreign countries as well. The club
porch geese, and more! schools across North America. The goal at the school has been in existence
RETAIL • WHOLESALE was for the students to contact as many since 2009 and meets on a bi-weekly
other schools in as many different states basis.
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their category the students beat out oth-
er competing elementary schools. They