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SEPTEMBER 4 - 17, 2026 The ANNOUNCEMENTS/OBITUARIES | A9

OBITUARY Board of Health SENIOR

Nancy L. Shumate Announces New CENTER
Health

dren and then grandchildren on the Commissioner MENU
court. Nancys greatest joy in life was
babysitting her grandchildren for de- Zanesville, Ohio - The Zanes- Lunch is served Monday through Friday
cades. ville-Muskingum County Board of each week. Reservations are required
Surviving is her husband of 54 Health is pleased to announce the by 9 am for lunch by calling the The Cen-
years, Leslie “Les” Shumate Sr. of appointment of Kylie Jones, BA, ter at 740-454-9761. There is a suggest-
the home; three children, JR (Kari) MPH, as the next Health Commis- ed donation of $3.00 for lunch. Menu is
subject to change without notice.
Shumate, Rick Shumate, and Jack- sioner for the Zanesville Muskingum
ie (Shane) LeFevre; fourteen grand- County Health Department.
children, Anthom Weaver, Austen Jones has served for four years as Friday, September 4
Parsons, Jay (Mariah) Shumate, Deputy Health Commissioner for the FISH STICKS, CARROTS, STEWED
TOMATOES, MAC N CHEESE,
Katie Shumate, Zeke Lydic, Emma Cambridge-Guernsey County Health MIXED FRUIT
Shumate, Kyren Shumate, Felicity Department, and for 11 years with
(Trevor) Vice, Jordan LeFevre, Bella the Zanesville-Muskingum County Monday, September 7
LeFevre, Landon LeFevre, Michae- Health Department. CLOSED for Labor Day
la (Lucas) Plumadore, Sophia Shu- Jones earned a Master of Public
Nancy L. Shumate, 74, of Dresden, mate and Ashlin Shumate; two great Health degree from Kent State Uni- Tuesday, September 8
died Sunday morning, August 30, grandchildren, Lana and Luella Shu- versity and a Bachelor of Arts de- MUSHROOM STEAK, MASHED
2026, at Genesis Hospital, Zanes- mate; a sister, Pam Bice; brother, gree from Muskingum University. POTATOES, GREEN BEANS,
ville. Rod Morrison II; brother-in-law, Tom “I am honored by the opportunity TROPICAL FRUIT
Born December 16, 1951, in Davis; sister-in-law, Debbie (Wayne) to serve as the next Health Commis-
Zanesville a daughter of the late Gomo; and several nieces and neph- sioner for the Zanesville Muskingum Wednesday, September 9
Rodney “Jack” and Dorothy (Brooks) ews. County Health Department,” said BEEF & NOODLES, CAPRI BLEND
PEACHES, PEARS
Morrison Sr. and a 1969 graduate of In addition to her parents, she was Jones. “I look forward to working
Tri-Valley High School. She worked preceded in death by a brother, Greg with the dedicated public health pro- Thursday, September 10
at Johnson’s Restaurant as a teenag- Morrison; two sisters-in-law, Patri- fessionals at the department to build CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD,
er, Longaberger Co. for a few years cia Kamphuis and Stacey Morrison; upon the successful programs and CROISSANT, PEA SALAD, TOMATO
and later ran the Pizza Parlor for her father and mother in-law, Cecil and services provided to the community. SALAD, PEACHES
brother for over 20 years, where she Clara Davis. In partnership with stakeholders and
earned her nickname “Nancy Ga- Friends and family may visit, 2-4 & community partners, we will contin- Friday, September 11
zette” the town gossip. She was an 6-8pm, Friday, September 4, 2026, ue to promote health, wellness, and HAM/GREEN BEAN/POTATO
avid sports fan, watching the Cleve- at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil | vitality throughout the City of Zanes- CASSEROLE, CARROTS, BAKED
land Browns, The Ohio State Buck- Wagner | Marshall Funeral Homes, ville and Muskingum County.” APPLES. BROWNIE
eyes and anything her grandchildren 714 Main Street. Current Health Commissioner Co- Monday, September 14
played. She was a professional bas- Funeral services will be held at rey Hamilton reflected on her up- CHICKEN PARMESAN, CAPRI BLEND
ketball watcher, spending so many 10:00am, Saturday, September 5, coming retirement, stating, “After PEACHES, FRUIT JUICE, GARLIC
hours in the Gym watching her chil- 2026. 22 years at ZMCHD I am looking for- BREAD
ward to traveling with my husband
Gus Macker Zanesville Begins and spending more time with my Tuesday, September 15
HAMBURGER GRAV, MASHED
family – especially my children and
Early Team Recruitment grandchildren. Retirement is bitter- POTATOES, GREEN BEANS,
PINEAPPLE
sweet because I still have a lot of
passion for public health, the people
who do this work, and contributing to Wednesday, September 16
TURKEY, PEAS, CARROTS, FRUITED
The return of Gus Macker basket- • YMCA and recreation programs the health and wellbeing of my com- JELL-O, STUFFING
ball to Zanesville continues to move • Local businesses munity. Being retired will give me the
forward. • Former Gus Macker participants opportunity to get involved in other Thursday, September 16
Organizers have begun develop- • Community organizations ways and I plan to stay active and en- PIMENTO CHEESE, TOSSED SALAD/
ing an early team recruitment and • Anyone connected to basketball joy this next phase of life.” TOMATO/CUCUMBER, PICKLED
marketing network designed to help throughout the region Jones will serve alongside current BEETS, APRICOTS, COOKIE
spread tournament information Health Commissioner Corey Ham-
throughout Zanesville, Muskingum You do not have to become a spon- ilton until her retirement, effective Friday, September 17
EGG & SAUSAGE BISCUIT,
County, and eventually the surround- sor to help. December 1, 2026. HASHBROWNS, APPLESAUCE,
ing region once registration officially Simply sharing a tournament flyer, For more information, visit www. GRAPE JUICE
opens. registration link, QR code, social me- zmchd.org.
“Our philosophy throughout this dia post, or information with players Bonnie Longaberger
entire process has been to start ear- and families can help the committee Major announcements will be re- Senior Center
ly,” said Executive Chair Dominique expand its reach. leased as the remaining milestones 1348 Main Street, Dresden
Proctor. “We did that with sponsor- “When registration opens, we don’t are completed. Contract information The Center
ships, partnerships, our venue, and want to start asking who we should submitted. 160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville
operational planning. Now that our contact,” Proctor said. “We want that If you’re connected to a school, col-
sponsorship foundation is well es- network already built and ready to lege, basketball program, youth or-
tablished and we’re getting closer go.” ganization, business, or community
to final approval, we want to bring group and can help spread the word, Gospel Sings
that same approach to team recruit- Volunteer Recruitment Is Al- Gus Macker Zanesville wants you in-
ment.” ready Open volved. Sept. 4 - First Baptist Church Dresden
While team registration will come Sept 18 - First Baptist Church Dresden
The Road to 250 Teams later, volunteer recruitment for Gus Sept 25 - First Baptist Church Dresden
The committee has established an Macker Zanesville 2027 is already
ambitious goal of attracting at least underway. Made with All Gospel Sings start at 7pm.
For questions call Mary Lee at 740-624-3985
250 teams for the tournament’s re- Community members interested in 100%%
turn to Zanesville. helping with tournament operations,
That goal has been influenced in registration, scorekeeping, hospitali- local news.
part by conversations with success- ty, setup and teardown, and other ar- ADVERTISE IN THE BUZZ.
ful Gus Macker tournament orga- eas are encouraged to sign up early. 740-270-2408
nizers. Norwich, New York Tourna- The Volunteer Sign-Up Form can
ment Director James Mullen recently be found through the Gus Macker
shared with Zanesville organizers Zanesville Facebook page.
that his tournament attracted 318 As planning progresses, volunteer
teams, with strong local marketing information will be shared with the THE
playing an important role in that suc- appropriate tournament leads to
cess. help the committee develop an ac- Pastor’s Corner
“Two hundred and fifty teams isn’t curate count and begin building its
something we’re assuming will hap- workforce well ahead of tournament
pen,” Proctor said. “It’s something weekend. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
we’re going to work toward. One of
the biggest lessons we’ve learned is Follow the Journey 801 Chestnut Street, Dresden, OH 43821
that you can’t simply open registra- Community members are en- 740-754-1029
tion and expect teams to appear. You couraged to join and follow the Gus
have to intentionally get the informa- Macker Zanesville Facebook page PASTOR MIKE ROBINSON BIBLICAL PRAYER
tion into the community.” for ongoing information about final
The committee is already begin- tournament approval, the official Dear Friend,
In Luke 1:1-13 we see the disciples assembled together with Jesus. While they
ning outreach to high schools, ath- tournament date, team registration, watched and listened he prayed. When he ceased, one of them asked, “Lord, teach
letic directors, basketball coaches, volunteer opportunities, community us to pray.” (Luke 11:1)
colleges, youth basketball programs, partnerships, sponsorships, venue Someone has said, “imitation is the sincerest form of compliment.” The
recreation organizations, and other planning, and team recruitment and disciples had seen prayer, and had heard Jesus teach on secret prayer in Matthew
potential marketing partners. marketing. chapter six.
What they truly sought here was the ability to pray like Jesus prayed. Can you
A new Team Recruitment Pipeline imagine what it must have been like to hear Jesus pray? He would have been the
is also being developed to organize human example of perfect biblical prayer.
contacts, follow-ups, participating Happily serving the In his answer to his disciples Jesus outlines four characteristics of biblical
schools and colleges, marketing prayer.
partners, and eventually registered community since 2011! First, biblical prayer is based on a relationship. In verse two Jesus instructs to
teams. Meats, cheeses, bulk foods, milk, address God as “Our Father”. To truly partake in biblical prayer one must be born
again into the family of God. (John 3:2) Also, biblical prayer is submissive. Jesus
Start local. Build relationships. Ex- ice cream, snacks, and more! said, “Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.”
pand regionally. CURRENT SPECIALS Thirdly, Jesus says biblical prayer is definite! “Give us day by day our daily
SPECIALS
DELI SPECIALS 32 OZ. Walnut Creek $ bread.” Specific prayer pleases God and increases our faith.
Community Help Wanted Roast Beef .................. $ $ 8.39/lb. Cornmeal Mush ...... 2.89/ea. Finally, biblical prayer is continual. Jesus taught in Luke 18:1 that men ought
Colby Swiss Swirl ......
50 LB. Bulk Pioneer $
The committee is looking for indi- 3.99 /lb. 32 Oz. Walnut Creek $ always to pray and not to faint.
Granulated Sugar ..... 34.99/ea.
viduals and organizations willing to FEATURED ITEM Meltz Cheesy ............. 5.59 /ea.
1 QT. Sweet Pickled $
help spread the word once official 1 GAL Super Dip $ 7.99 /ea. Baby Beets .................. 6.59 /ea. See you on Sunday!
Ice Cream
tournament information and regis- SPECIALS ENDS SEP 16. - Pastor Robinson
tration materials become available.
• High schools and athletic JOIN US!
departments Closed Labor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Day, Mon.,
• Boys’ and girls’ basketball Sept. 7. Sunday Morning Service: 10:40 a.m.
coaches Bible Study: Sunday 6 p.m.,
• Colleges and universities 5790 Dresden Adamsville Road, Adamsville Wednesday 7 p.m.
• Youth basketball and AAU voicemail: 740.297.9131 The Evangelistic center of the Tri-Valley Region.
programs Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. 8:00-5:00,
Sat. 8:00-4:00, Thur., Sun. Closed