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Tri-Valley Art Department Know Your Ballot, Plan Your

restores iconic Jefferson Vote! Submitted

Jayhawk State On Saturday, September 28, the their plans if elected and take audi-

Championship sign Muskingum County Library in downtown ence questions. In addition, representa-
Zanesville (220 N. Fifth Street) will host tives are invited to explain the positions
a candidates’ forum in the lower-level of both sides of the state issue that, if
by Paul Lacey auditorium. Doors will open at noon for passed, would change the way Ohio
the public to have a chance to view lit- draws voting districts.
erature tables with information from the Know Your Ballot, Plan Your Vote is
candidates, issues, and both parties as also sponsored by the Zanesville Busi-
well as information about voting proce- ness and Professional Women’s Club
dures. and the Muskingum County Social Jus-
The program will start at 1:00 with tice Coalition. It is a non-partisan event
a presentation from the Secretary of organized with the goal of providing in-
State’s office on voting security and pro- formation to voters as early voting be-
cedures we need to know to make sure gins for this important 2024 election.
our vote is counted. Candidates running Come prepared to ask questions!! If you
for the offices of County Commissioner, have questions, call Stephanie Bridwell
State Representative, and Congressio- at 740-624-2787 or email
nal Representative are invited to share sbridwell@columbus.rr.com.

FAO awards nearly $659,000

in donor-established

scholarships to students

across Appalachian Ohio

Muskingum County student among 2024
scholarship recipients
Restored Jefferson Jayhawk State Championship sign located at the 9th Street Park in Dresden. Submitted
Lynette Dotson
The Foundation for Appala- competitive application process.
Kudos to the Tri-Valley High School art students Rylan Daniels and Destiny chian Ohio (FAO) has awarded nearly To date this year, FAO has award-
Art Department instructor, students and Vaughn. The Art Department repainted $659,000 in donor-established postsec- ed nearly 600 postsecondary scholar-
maintenance crew who recently offered and restored the sign and the mainte- ondary scholarships to students across ships to 332 students across 26 coun-
their time and talents to restore the Jef- nance crew of Mark Nichols, Kevin Hin- Appalachian Ohio, including a student ties thanks to gifts from residents and
ferson Jayhawk State Championship del and Jason Brock handled moving from Muskingum County. friends of Appalachian Ohio who recog-
sign located in Dresden’s small central and replacing the park sign. Bethany Holmes, a Zanesville High nize the role education plays in ensuring
park on Main & 9th Streets. Some former Jayhawk players, School graduate, received the Ora E. the region’s people and communities
On behalf of Dresden Mayor Greg cheerleaders, managers, and fans, in- Anderson Scholarship, established to can flourish. The full list of 2024 schol-
Morrison, PJ Longstreth coordinated cluding John Larson, made a donation honor Ora Eaton Anderson and support arship recipients is available at www.Ap-
the effort with Tri-Valley’s administra- of appreciation to the Art Department. students who plan to pursue postsec- palachianOhio.org/2024scholarships.
tion, maintenance crew and the Art De- A huge Thank You to all involved! ondary studies in natural sciences and For information on how you can sup-
partment’s teacher Cindy Mihalis, who demonstrate an overall commitment to port educational opportunities and help
did much of the art work in her spare environmental protection and conserva- students in Appalachian Ohio pursue
time along with the able assistance of
tion. their dreams, visit www.AppalachianO-
FAO partners with donors and an ad- hio.org, email info@ffao.org or call
MCLS book sale a huge visory committee of volunteers to award 740.753.1111.
scholarships to students across the 32
counties of Appalachian Ohio through a
success by Lynette Dotson

The Friends of the Muskingum that inventory. The sale helped clear 30th Frazeysburg Lion’s Club
County Library held their final book sale a good portion of the discarded books
until after the John McIntire Library ren- that were being stored in the library and Car Show attracted massive
ovations are complete. The sale was on also helped raise some money to help
August 24. fund the remodel. turnout
According to the library, volunteers Visit muskingumlibrary.org to stay by Lynette Dotson
stocked nearly 10,000 books for The up-to-date on the remodel project.
Two Buck a Bag Sale and sold most of

Ohio Pottery Zanesville

Waltz Family Owned Since 1951
Veteran Largest Selection of USA
Owned Made Planters in Ohio!

Plus bird baths, outdoor plaques, Lynette Dotson
hen & chick pots, crocks, hanging bird A huge variety of vehicles surround- some new ones including an impressive
feeders, hundreds of flower pots, statuary ed the Township Hall during the annual plumb crazy Dodge Charger Hell Cat
including angels, dogs, military, rabbits Frazeysburg Car Show. The show has complete with sound effects. Trucks,
been an annual Labor Day tradition for motorcycles, newer models, and so
and more! 30 years! much more could be admired by all who
There was so much variety in the attended.
RETAIL • WHOLESALE types of vehicles that participants drove The event is a fundraiser for the
onto the event grounds including a Frazeysburg Lion’s Club and a beloved
1905 W Main St, Zanesville Maserati Gran Turismo, dune buggies community event signifying the end of
740-408-2624 a Honda Acty, classic muscle cars, and summer.