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Muskingum County Community Foundation CONTINUED FROM A4

Awards $100,000 in Spring Grants Radio

SUBMITTED | THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Station Club
The Muskingum County Com- Habitat for Humanity of Southeast “We are proud to support the
munity Foundation (MCCF) an- Ohio incredible work being done by our
nounced the recipients of its 2026 • Award: $8,000 local nonprofit partners,” said MCCF together. If it were not for the help
Spring Grant Competition. Grants • Project: Career Tech Student CEO Brian Wagner. “These organi- of these folks, this would not have
were awarded to programs and proj- zations are making a meaningful happened,” Mayercak added.
ects that strengthen the quality of Home Build Project impact in our community and help- The system was dedicated in
life in Muskingum County. Muskingum County Family YMCA ing to improve quality of life for resi- honor of Larry Miskimens, KE8HEC,
The Spring Grant Competition • Award: $3,000 dents throughout Muskingum Coun- a long-time volunteer and advisor
supports a wide range of communi- • Project: Teen Center ty.” for D.E.A.R.S.
ty needs, including food assistance, Development Support Founded in 1985, MCCF is a “Larry was so instrumental in
youth development, health and well- trusted partner in transformative helping the kids with the radios,
ness programming, workforce trans- Franklin Local School District giving. MCCF works alongside do- putting them together, taking them
portation, the arts, and community • Award: $3,000 nors, nonprofits, and community apart, getting them in the air, what
improvements. • Project: Philo Junior High Food leaders to build endowment award to say, what not to say, all of those
Pantry Support grants, and create opportunities kinds of things. And he is sorely
2026 Spring Grant Award that strengthen Muskingum County missed. He passed on December
Winners: Eastside Community Ministry for generations. Learn more at www. 7th, this past December,” Mayercak
• Award: $3,500 mccf.org. shared.
The Carr Center • Project: Facility Flooring and Learn more about D.E.A.R.S. by
• Award: $10,000 Space Improvements following them on Facebook.
• Project: Fuel Support for
Programs and Operations Grace Community Cupboard / Grace
Church Downtown Zanesville
Breaking Free Therapeutic • Award: $10,000
Riding Center Inc. • Project: Food Assistance and Muskingum County Bar
• Award: $9,741 Pantry Operations
• Project: Therapeutic Riding Association Announces
Instructor Training Mid-Ohio Mobility Solutions Inc.
• Award: $10,000 Essay Contest Recipients
Trulight Ministries • Project: Employment
• Award: $10,000 Transportation Support SUBMITTED | MUSKINGUM COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
• Project: Breakfast for Hope
Feeding Program Support Zanesville Appalachian Arts Project
(ZAAP)
Village of Dresden • Award: $5,000
• Award: $7,000 • Project: Community Arts
• Project: Swim Center Programming Enhancements
Concrete Restoration
Zanesville Museum of Art
Zanesville Civic League • Award: $4,359
• Award: $10,000 • Project: Summer Art
• Project: It Takes a Village Camp Support
Programming
The Center for Seniors
Genesis Healthcare Foundation • Award: $2,000
• Award: $4,500 • Project: Safety and ADA
• Project: Aquatic Therapy Wayfinding Improvements
Program for Parkinson’s
Disease

2026 Essay contest recipients. Muskingum County Bar Association
2026 Jenco Award To call public attention to the Maddie is the daughter of Adam and

nominations open principles and practices of law and Kathy Barclay. Maddie plans to at-
tend Capital University to study psy-
justice in the United States, the
Muskingum County Bar Association chology.
Individual achievement awards celebrate Appalachian sponsored an essay contest open Second place goes to Malorie
Ohioans’ service to others to 2026 graduates of Muskingum Crooks: Mallory is the daughter of
County high schools. Travis and Abbe Mumford. She at-
SUBMITTED | FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO Law Day is an annual event, tends Rosecrans High School. Malo-
which was originally conceived in rie plans to attend Paul Mitchell The
The Jenco Foundation Fund is Jenco Awards uphold the legacy of 1957 when American Bar Associa- School Columbus to pursue a ma-
accepting nominations for the 2026 Father Lawrence Martin Jenco, a Ro- tion President Charles Rhynes en- jor in cosmetology. She receives a
Jenco Awards, recognizing Appala- man Catholic priest who dedicated visioned a special national day to $1,000 scholarship.
chian Ohioans who have made a dif- his life to serving others. In 1985, mark our commitment to the rule of Third place goes to Nick Bernath
ference in the lives of others through Father Jenco was kidnapped while law. Law Day is celebrated on May is the son of Ryan and Theresa Ber-
community service and visionary serving as director of Catholic Re- 1st of every year. nath. He is also a senior at Rose-
leadership. lief Services in Lebanon and spent The 2026 Law Day theme is crans High School. Nick plans to
A partnership between the Jenco 19 months in captivity. Even in con- “The Rule of Law and the American attend Marquette University where
Foundation and the Foundation for finement, Father Jenco continued to Dream.” The rule of law—the idea he plans to study Accounting and Fi-
Appalachian Ohio (FAO), the Jenco serve, providing a listening ear for that no person is above the law—is nance. He receives a $500 scholar-
Awards celebrate individuals across other detainees, including journalist what ensures the rights of the peo- ship.
the 32-county region who have per- Terry Anderson. ple to live their lives as freely as pos- Scholarships were awarded on
formed noteworthy community ser- Anderson, who passed away in sible and to pursue their dreams.” May 1, 2026 at the Muskingum
vice outside their paid employment. 2024, founded the Jenco Foundation Maddie Barclay, a senior at County Courthouse, in the large
Jenco Award recipients exemplify in 2001 to honor the legacy of his Tri-Valley High School will receive a Courtroom.
the difference everyday people can friend, who died in 1996. The Jenco $1,500 scholarship for her essay.
make when they give their time, tal- Foundation joined FAO as an endow-
ent and passion to serve their neigh- ment in 2011, ensuring that Father
bors and communities. Jenco’s legacy would live on in per- Ohio Pottery Zanesville
The Jenco Awards are open to petuity. Since 2002, Jenco Awards
people of all ages serving their com- have been presented to nearly 100 Waltz Family Owned Since 1951
munities across many areas, includ- individuals who, like Father Jenco,
ing arts and culture, community and give of themselves and inspire oth- Veteran
economic development, education, ers to serve their communities.
environmental stewardship, and For more information about the Owned
health and human services. Nomi- Jenco Foundation, the Jenco Awards,
nations are due by Tuesday, June 16. FAO and how you can make a differ-
Additional information, the nomina- ence in your community, visit www.
tion form and a list of previous Jen- AppalachianOhio.org, email info@
co Award recipients are available at ffao.org or call 740.753.1111.
www.AppalachianOhio.org/Jenco.
The Jenco Foundation and the

Cancer Survivors Are Invited

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area cancer survivors, their fami- can take pictures with their family STARTING AT $3.00
lies and friends to “Celebrate Life,” and friends in the K Sound Entertain-
the annual cancer survivors’ event. ment photo booth. Pre-registration is Plus bird baths, outdoor plaques, hen &
Celebrate Life will be held Sunday, not required. For more information, chick pots, 1-10 gal. crocks, mixing bowls,
June 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gen- call Genesis Cancer Services at 740- hanging bird feeders, religious plaques,
esis Cancer Care Center on Genesis’ 454-5865. hundreds of flower pots, outdoor lantern WE’VE
main campus at 2951 Maple Ave., The event is held annually on jockeys, concrete benches, statuary GOT
Zanesville. Doors open at 4 p.m. National Cancer Survivors Day®. On including angels, Indians, dogs, calves, GEESE!
The band Mister Joe and the St. this day, people across the globe will eagles, military, religious, rabbits, concrete
Paul AME Hymn of Praises choir will gather in their local communities porch geese, and more!
entertain the crowd while attend- to honor cancer survivors, to raise
ees enjoy a meal and treats like awareness of the ongoing challeng- RETAIL • WHOLESALE
popcorn and snow cones. Cancer es of cancer survivorship, and to cel-
survivor Natalie Montani will speak ebrate life. 1905 W Main St, Zanesville | 740-408-2624
about her cancer experience. Can-