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Overdose Awareness by Lynette Dotson

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DRESDEN: Bonnie Longaberger Senior Center,
Scotties Den, Dari Twist, Circle K, Thirsty Dawg,
The Warehouse Restaurant, Dresden Branch
Library, Creno’s Pizza, Beauty By Design, Dresden
Buzz, Main Street Pizzeria, The Mill, Agin
Hardware, Certified, Subway, Shrivers Pharmacy,
Humble Heart, Smore Baskets
FRAZEYSBURG: New Beginnings Drive Thru, Walkers cross Main Street after leaving the Muskingum County Courthouse to carry lights representing lost loved ones to the Locks of Love
Dairy Queen, Frazeysburg Village Office, panel on Muskingum Avenue. Lynette Dotson
Subway, Duchess Gas Station
The Muskingum County Courthouse to drug overdose. in a conversation because even though
NASHPORT: Crenos Pizza was illuminated with purple lights in On August 31st the focus shifted to they struggled they were still someone’s

honor of International Overdose Aware- remembering those that have been lost child. This is for the family that doesn’t
ZANESVILLE: Kroger, The Muskingum County ness Day, August 31. It marked the fi- to an accidental overdose. want to be avoided in the office, because
YMCA, John McIntire Library, Muskingum County nal day of Overdose Awareness Week “We have spent most of this week you know as well as I do that if they had
Center for Seniors, Mass Media Comics, which started on August 25. Near the working on prevention and awareness any other disease, they wouldn’t be.
Masterwork Gaming, Denny’s Classic Diner, front steps of the courthouse a group of but tonight this is about honoring those They have been being held hostage by
Fieldhouse Family Sports and Wellness Center, residents who have lost a loved one to that we have lost to overdose. I person- a brain disease that is under researched
Donald’s Donuts, Nicole’s on Main Hair Salon an accidental overdose gathered for the ally haven’t lost a loved one but many and misunderstood. This is for the fam-
and Boutique, The Zanesville-Muskingum County second of two “Together We Can Be the of my dear friends have. Tonight I hope ily that hasn’t stepped out yet for the
Conference & Welcome Center, Light” events. that others can understand the stigma support that they deserve. I want you to
The Elk’s Eye Art Market, Walgreens (Military Rd.)
The first event was held on August associated with losing a loved one to know that you are not alone, this entire
SOUTH ZANESVILLE: South Branch Library, 26 was an educational event focused on substance abuse disorder that way group is your group, they’re just like you,
Darrell’s Donuts, Central Pike Coffee Co. prevention and local resources and sup- they can understand the importance these are your people. They need you
port that are available. Solar lights were of this week. This week is for the fam- as much as you need them. Tonight we
NEW CONCORD: Scott’s Diner, Wally’s Pizza, also decorated in memory of people lost ily that wants to hear their child’s name honor the ones who were taken away
New Concord Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, Orme from us too soon,” said Monica Battei-
Hardware, Arena Cuts ger, Family Advocate for the Zanesville-
DUNCAN FALLS: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Muskingum County Health Department
Library to the crowd at the event.

Pastor Jamie Harrop of Cornerstone
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Branch Library THE Church said a few words before lead-
Pastor’s Corner ing the group in prayer. “It’s an honor
to come up here today before you, and
unfortunately, I’ve felt that pain, Unfor-
tunately, I feel what a lot of you feel, I
lost a niece. Some of you have lost sons,
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH daughters, husbands, wives, boyfriends,
girlfriends, brothers, sisters. This is a
801 Chestnut Street, Dresden, OH 43821 unique group to come together, there
740-754-1029 are certain things in life that brings
common denominators to people and
unfortunately, grief is one of those. And
FOOTBALL SEASON the grief that we feel, we can hold on
PASTOR THOMAS M. to one another to help us get through
ROBINSON
this. Grief is meant to find help and
comfort in a group of people that have
Dear Friend, common knowledge and common feel-
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven,” ings so I echo what Monica said, you are
(Ecc. 3:1). not alone! Their words, their names will
Once again school has started, and the young folks have made their annual trek continue to be said, they Do Matter! Un-
to the bus stops and drop off points for that exciting first day! fortunately, we stand here today in their
Football season has begun and some big games are already in the books. memory, but fortunately, you are still
The harvest season and all of those wonderful fall activities are just around the here, fortunately, you still have hope,
corner. It is indeed a great time of year. I must confess it is my favorite. fortunately, we get to stand tonight and
With each new season I am reminded just how quickly our days fly by. pray that we don’t get to see this any lon-
Last year and yesterday are gone forever. New hope is on the horizon. Let’s all ger. That other families do not feel what
remember that no matter what quarter of life we may be in,or the time on the clock, you are feeling tonight. So other families
it’s never too late to start a new season with the Lord Jesus. do not go through what you have gone
The wise man once wrote “Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth,” through. That’s our desire.”
(Ecc. 12:1). At dusk, walkers left the courthouse
See you on Sunday! carrying solar lights that they previously

decorated in memory of loved ones that
- Pastor Robinson they lost to an overdose traversing along
a path lit with purple tea lights and dec-
orated with purple balloons and cross-
ing the 6th Street bridge that was also
JOIN US! lit with purple lights to Muskingum Av-
enue. They stopped at the Locks of Love
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. panel to place the lights in the ground
Sunday Morning Service: 10:40 a.m. at the base of the panel during a brief
Bible Study: Sunday 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. dedication ceremony.
For overdose prevention informa-
The Evangelistic center of the Tri-Valley Region. tion visit zmchd.org.

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