It seems the days go faster and there is much more to do. I have a countdown to July 29 when we celebrate the 175th anniversary of Zanesville’s founding. The preparations still need to be finalized.
I need volunteers to be a part of the team to play the old-time team from Huntington.
You need to call Tara if you want to be in the parade. The theme, of course, is the 175 Birthday.
Get your beards ready and practice your hulu-hoop skills for contests. Also practice your line dancing.
If you have been in the car show and you did not get information in the mail, I may not have your address so look for a registration on the Facebook page.
The Zanesville Youth Program continues in its fourth week for the summer. On Tuesday, June 20, the program will include games, snacks, stories, and crafts at the church. On Thursday June 22, the group will be walking to the Lions Club Ballpark to take on the Norwell Lady Knights softball team in some ZYP games. We will also enjoy some ballgame food. Wear your ZYP shirt and tennis shoes. If you have not registered I think you still can as the program goes on for another week, ending June 29.
Let’s Read It!, a program that began last week, continues at the Zanesville Community Church of God. They are getting ready for the Centershot archery program. You can now register for Centershot by picking up a form from the church office or on Facebook. The deadline to register is July 1.
They remind everyone that they are getting ready for the big rummage sale July 28 and 29 that is sponsored by the Women’s Ministry. Call if you have donations. There will also be food at the church on those days.
The Zanesville Town Council will meet at regular meeting time of 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20. All are welcome to attend this meeting that is held at the town building on Wayne Street.
The Northeast Indiana Baseball Association inducted several into their Hall of Fame. Jarrett Grube, a DeKalb High School graduate and a pitcher for 5 Major League Basebasll organizations, was one of those inducted. Kip McWilliams, head coach at Indiana Tech for 16 years, was also added. The Colin Lister Award went to Canterbury Head Coach Pat McMahon and the Bob Parker Award to Justin Prince of WFFT-TV 55.
Jarrod Parker, a Norwell High School graduate who pitched for the Oakland A’s, was also voted into the Hall of Fame but due to previous committments, Parker will be inducted at the 2024 NEIBA banquet. A DeKalb senior, Parker Smith, received the Dick Crumback NEIBA Player of the Year. Smith, a pitcher and infielder, has signed to play college baseball at Wabash College.
Many of my readers like to get info on train excursions in the area as they liked to take their grandchildren for a ride. Visit the Hoosier Velley Railroad Museum’s website, hoosiervalley, org, for coming events. You can order tickets on line or call the depot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at 574-896-3950. The excursions are on Saturday and are approximately 45 minutes long. Ticket prices begin at $10 and groups of six or more get $2 off each ticket.
The site of the train ride is between North Judson and English Lake.
