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August 10-16 2016 Volume 9 Number 15
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Bakersville Homecoming to celebrate 66th year
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By Beth Scott beth@coshoctoncountybeacon.com
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Records set at River View park social
Watermelon juice dripped down William Cullison’s arms while he attempted to finish off his piece of watermelon before the rest of the competitors in his age group at the River View Park Social watermelon eating contest. The event was held Aug. 7 at the park in Warsaw and featured 52 competitors in four different age categories. “That’s the most we’ve ever had,” said Sandy Zimmer, who organized the contest with the help of her cousin Heather Maxwell. “This is awesome. The contest grows every year. We even went from three
to four age categories and that still wasn’t enough.” According to Jesse Fischer, president of the River View Park Board, it also was a record year for the Beaver Run Duck Race. “By 1:30 p.m. we had adopted all 300 of our ducks,” he announced while emceeing the watermelon eating contest. “I think this is the earliest that has ever happened.” This was the 50th year for the River View Park Social, which was held Aug. 5-7 at the park. For more photos from the watermelon eating contest, visit www.coshoctonbeacontoday.com.
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COSHOCTON – This year marks the 66th year for the Bakersville Homecoming. This annual event is filled with good old-fashioned fun and includes four tractor pulls throughout the weekend. The homecoming kicks off on Friday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. with a chicken barbecue by the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department. “Our chicken barbecue is always really popular,” said Larry Stahl, who helps organize the antique tractor pull. “We usually sell out really fast, usually by 7 p.m.” While enjoying your chicken barbecue, head on over to Bud Hawk Arena for the 33rd annual antique tractor pull at 5 p.m. for tractors made in 1957 and older. “Some of these antique tractors have been passed down for three or four generations,” said Stahl. “We’re a farming community and for the most part, the tractors we pull are the tractors we use for farming.” On Friday only, visit the Country Store which is a fundraiser for the local
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