Women of Achievement Awards presented
Staff Report
ZANESVILLE - Women of Achievement Awards were recently presented in seven categories by Ohio University Zanesville, Zane State College and the Muskingum Family Y.
The usual dinner has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Videos will be posted on social media outlets to honor winners.
Ruth Ann Allen is the recipient of the Muskingum Family Y Lifetime Service Award. She has distinguished herself by inspiring countless students and adults to pursue musical interests. She served as a teacher in the Franklin and Zanesville City school districts, a private voice instructor and a church musician, director and soloist. Allen served on the Ohio Music Teachers Association and Zanesville Concert Association boards and is a past president of the Thursday Music Club. She is a 55-year soloist for Zanesville’s Messiah presentation and a 40-year actor and music director for the Renner Theater.
The last year has presented significant challenges to individuals, families and businesses because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Despite falling short of its annual Red Kettle fundraising goal, The Salvation Army thanks the community for its ongoing support.
The Salvation Army made a nationwide call for help to Rescue Christmas in 2020. In a year of unprecedented need, the organization expected a possible 50% decrease in fundraising at the Red Kettle. Here in Paris, The Salvation Army experienced a significant drop in giving at the kettle, raising $26,435. Thatâs $15,000 behind the 2019 Red Kettle total of $39,554.
âThe Salvation Army depends on the generosity of the public to meet human needs each year. 2020 was a difficult year, unlike any other, and we anticipated that Red Kettle fundraising could be significantly down due to the economic impact of the pandemic,â Major Frankco Higdon said. âWe do want to say thank you to our partners and donors who suppor
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MARQUETTE Police and fire departments from across Marquette County held a friendly competition for a great cause last week.
Police officers and firefighters squared off in a four-hour Red Kettle challenge benefiting the Salvation Army’s “Rescue Christmas” initiative.
Spearheading the competition were Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt and fire chief Ian Davis of the Marquette Fire Department, both members of The Salvation Army Advisory Board.
Agencies joining in on the fun with the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office and MFD were the Marquette, Negaunee and Ishpeming police departments, the Michigan State Police, the Marquette Township Fire Department, the Negaunee Fire Department and the Forsyth Township Fire Department.