Byesville Rotary discovers local historic sites provide “living history” experiences

Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President; Debbie Allender, John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and National Road/Zane Grey Museum; Rich Dair, Speaker Host.

Reading: September Rotarian

• "Polio's second act," p. 30.

Debbie Allender, representing the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and the National Road/Zane Grey Museum introduced Byesville Rotary members to two local opportunities for first hand experiences of the area’s history.

New Concord is the site of John Glenn’s boyhood home which is now serves as the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site. Debbie reported, “John Glenn agreed to [the use of his home as a] museum on condition the site be used for education.

Visitors to the John and Annie Glenn Site are offered two distinct living history experiences. Visitors are introduced to life during the 1937 Depression or learn how families coped with life on the home front during WWII. Tours may include an introduction to ration coupons, clothes made from feed sacks, and the meaning of blue or gold star flags. At the conclusion of the living history experience, visitors tour the upstairs exhibits which include John Glenn’s boyhood bedroom and toy room as well as galleries with mementoes from John Glenn’s life and career.

The National Road/ Zane Grey Museum focuses on three areas of local history--the National Road, Zane Grey, the author, and Ohio art pottery. The recently renovated museum introduces visitors to the history of the National Road. Sections of the original road are still in use today as parts of Old Rte. 40 and Rte. 40.

A second section of the museum is dedicated to Zane Grey, a local boy from Zanesville, who grew up to be the author of a series of successful Western novels. A final section displays art pottery produced in the area from local clays. Debbie stated that this important collection of Roseville, Weller and Rookwood potter is worth over $1 million.

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 31, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Byesville Rotary learns Pritchard-Laughlin developing site for outdoor events

Pictured: Jodi Schott, Managing Director, Pritchard-Laughlin Civic Center.

REading: August Rotarian

• "President's Message."
• "Social Climbing," p, 52.
  

Events:

• Red Eye Bus tour to NYC; Oct. 22-24; call Tanya Hitchens to reserve a seat--581-2099, jjhitchens@yahoo.com
• Chicken BBq scheduled for August 28; volunteeers to work needed; call Chuck Fair, 685-2065, to sign up for a shift.

Jodi Schott, Managing Director of the Pritchard-Laughlin Civic Center, informed club members of new services being offered. The Civic Center, located on Glenn Highway west of Cambridge, opened 18 years ago. Jody has worked at the Center for 12 years.

Most Rotary club members were aware that Pritchard-Laughlin was available for all types of events ranging from wedding receptions and cooking shows to theatrical productions such as the Variety series. “Use of the facility has increased. Two hundred twenty-five events are already scheduled for this year. That is up from a previous high of 175 events in one year,” Jodie reported.

Jodi pointed out that this year staff is working to expand the services the Center offers by developing the outside area. A pergola is being built on the grounds at the rear of the building. The pergola will provide a picturesque setting for weddings and other events. The lawn around the pergola will be perfect for tents to be erected.

More information about Pritchard-Laughlin is available at 740-439-7009 or http://www.pritchardlaughlin.com/.

The Rotary club has seats available on the Red Eye Bus Tour to NYC scheduled for October 22-24. Total cost is $95. Seats can be reserved with a deposit of $50 due by August 27. The remaining $45 is due by September 17. The deposit and trip total are non-refundable. Contact Tanya Hitchens, 581-2099 or jjhitchens@yahoo.com, to reserve a seat.
Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 24, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767

Cambridge Farmers Market Manager encourages Byesville Rotarians to become “Locavores”

Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President, Cookie Connell, Cambridge Farmers Market Manager, Rich Dair, Speaker Host.

Readings: August Rotarian

• "Fit for flying," p. 46.


• "Rotary stories: Rotary boy of the year," p. 48.

Cookie Connell, number 1 volunteer and Market Manager for the Cambridge Farmers Market, tempted Byesville Rotarians to visit the Farmers Market with descriptions of the produce, baked goods and crafts offered Fridays on the Cambridge Courthouse lawn.

“This is the 5th year for the Cambridge market,” Cookie said, adding that the idea for the Market was the brainchild of the Cambridge Main Street organization. The Market is held every Friday, May through October, 9:00am –1:00pm. Each week there is a different mix of about 24 venders.

The one requirement is that items on sale must be produced by the vender. Farmers offer freshly picked seasonal produce such as corn, green beans, and herbs. Bakers sell fresh, homemade breads, pies, and cookies. A cheesemaker offers locally made cheese. Craftspeople offer handmade jewelry, candles and various cloth and fabric creations.

New this summer is the “Locavore” event. Cookie described a “Locavore” as a person who makes a conscious choice to eat locally produced food. During the event a chef creates a delicious lunch using food items purchased at the Market the morning of the event.

The next Locavore “Lunch on the Lawn” will be held September 24. Chef Lydia Simonette from New Concord will be cooking. Tickets for lunch are $10.00.

This Friday, children are invited to attend the “Children’s Sprouts Day.” Children will learn how food is produced before it ends up in a box or a can on the grocery store shelves.

Service clubs are invited to set up tables in the resource area of the Market. Fundraisers are allowed as long as the fundraiser does not compete with any of the venders. Tables for service clubs are free. Venders are charged $10 a week or $100 for 26 weeks for a vending site

Cookie has the answers to questions about the Market. Contact her at 439-5522 or bkigal@yahoo.com.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 17, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.