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and Zone 3 Chairman Lion Dan Osborn.
and Zone 3 Chairman Lion Dan Osborn.
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MAY 29 - JUNE 11, 2026 Pictured from left to right: Lion Nathan Pratl Pictured from left to right: Lion Nathan Pratl LOCAL NEWS | A5
Auxiliary Holds Red, White, Ohio University Zanesville to

and Brunch SUBMITTED Host Art Show Celebrating

Although members aid in other proj- Local History and Community
ects including senior care center
visits, Christmas baskets, the Christ- Storytelling SUBMITTED | OHIO UNIVERSITY ZANESVILLE
mas Angel Tree, and youth camp,
The Auxiliary’s signature event is the palachian Ohio eventually evolved
fall Coats for Kids initiative which is into a deeper exploration of the peo-
largely funded by the spring brunch ple, organizations and events that
and provided over 800 new coats shaped the Zanesville Jaycees Pub-
to Muskingum County children in lic Golf Course over the last century.
2025. “This book is the culmination of
Stacey Russell, local entertainer my research into Harry Mangold,
and voice coach, entertained brunch The Mangold Farm, Park, and Coun-
guests with a program of patriotic try Club, The Zanesville Junior Cham-
and audience participation songs ber of Commerce, Harold Mizer and
following the silent auction and bake his family, the Bowmans, Logan and
sale events. Mitch, and the events and golfers
John Larson and Taylor from the One Good John Larson from the Warehouse that created the golf course,” Boyd
Deed Journey along with outgoing Auxiliary chose the Women’s Auxiliary as a
President Beth Archer ready to serve at the recipient of his ONE GOOD DEED shared. “It is a story of hard work,
Red. White, and Brunch celebration. death and sorrow, community sup-
Submitted JOURNEY and, along with part of his port, rebirth, and fulfilling the life of
staff, visited to help with celebration a public golf course.”
The Salvation Army Women’s activities. Jim Boyd. Submitted Boyd said the idea to incorporate
Auxiliary celebrated America’s 250 The Women’s Auxiliary always wel- Ohio University Zanesville will host local artists into the project came
and Ohio’s 223 birthday with a Red, comes new members. It meets the a special evening celebrating local during a conversation about cov-
White, and Brunch event in May. The first Monday of each month, Sep- history, art and community story- er artwork and quickly grew into a
Auxiliary was organized in 1952 as tember through May, excluding De- telling during an art show featuring larger community collaboration. The
a fund- raising and volunteer service cember and January at the Salvation the work of 50 local artists on Tues- result is a project that not only doc-
group to promote and support the Army location, 515 Putnam Avenue day, June 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the uments the history of a golf course,
work of the Salvation Army. Current- in Zanesville. Contact 740-683-3456 Zanesville Campus Library. but also preserves memories and
ly, there are over 70 members. for information. The exhibit highlights artwork cre- stories connected to generations of
ated for local author Jim Boyd’s up- local residents through visual art.
Frazeysburg Lions Club coming book, Birth, Death, and Res- Visitors attending the June 2 event
urrection of a Golf Course: Mangold will have the opportunity to view
Share May updates SUBMITTED Country Club to Zanesville Jaycees artwork featured throughout the up-
Public Golf Course. The project com-
coming publication and meet sever-
bines historical research and per- al of the contributing artists.
Frazeysburg Lions in May present- sonal storytelling with illustrations “I hope by reading it you have
ed Nathan Pratl with the Zone 3 from artists across the region, offer- formed a picture of what life and
Lion of the Year award. Nathan is a ing a unique look at the history and golf were like in early 1900’s Zanes-
new member that stepped forward impact of public golf in Muskingum ville and gained an appreciation for
to oversee the Tri-Valley Scottie Leo County. the hard work of those who brought
Club in the middle school. The Leo Born and raised in Zanesville, Boyd public golf to this part of the state,”
Club has done many projects and developed a love for golf at an ear- Boyd said.
funds raisers this year in the school ly age while spending summers at A separate book signing event
and community. Education grant recipients. Submitted the Zanesville Jaycees Public Golf celebrating the official release of
munity projects again this year. The Course. A graduate of West Musking- the book is planned for later this
flower beds at the west and east side um High School and former Ohio Uni- summer at the Zanesville Campus
of town have gotten planted for the versity Zanesville golf team member, Library. Preorder your book by vis-
season by the club. The club has giv- Boyd credits his time at OHIO Zanes- iting the library during the event or
en money to help with The Frazeys- ville and history professor Mike Kline throughout the summer. The art
burg Sparks in the Park. On June for helping inspire his passion for show will remain on display during
26th the event will have activities historical research and storytelling. library hours until July 31. The event
prior to dark, and a fireworks show What began as an interest in re- is free and open to the public.
at Frew’s Park on Canal Road. searching public golf courses in Ap-

Smore Baskets donates $4,000 to AIM Outreach

On May 2, Smore Baskets held their inaugural
Basket Bingo event, where they raised $4,000 to
go to local nonprofit AIM Outreach. A giant check
At the Tri-Valley High School was presented to the co-founder of AIM Outreach,
Senior Scholar Program awards on Jason Watson, during a Facebook live.
May 20, 2026, the Frazeysburg Li- “That’s amazing!” said Watson. “We use this to
ons award for the 32nd time five feed kids in the summertime, and that’s unreal.”
$1,000.00 Education Grants to the AIM Outreach runs weekly food pantries in
following. Braylie Burkey, Colton Frazeysburg and Dresden and an ice cream truck
Devoll, Sarah Jacoby, Ryan Lamon- summer food program; all of which are communi-
ica, Caden Wasson. Thanks to the ty-funded initiatives that address food insecurity
Tri-Valley communities for support- in the community.
ing the Lions fundraising efforts to “We are so happy to be able to give back to a
help make this possible. community organization with a great cause,”
The Frazeysburg Lions Club has Smore Baskets commented on Facebook.
been busy in May. The Rose Sale was Follow Smore Baskets and AIM Outreach on
a great fundraiser to help fund com- their respective Facebook pages for more infor- Ronnie Rhoades and Robert Hamel of Smore Baskets present a $4,000
mation. check to Jason Watson of AIM Outreach. Submitted
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