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Balloon Festival 2013 COSHOCTON - The 32nd edition of the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival is this weekend, Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9. Sponsored by the Frontier Power Company, the Coshocton event is the longest continuouslyrunning hot air balloon festival in Ohio. Balloon launches and fly-ins will take place at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds around 6:30 p.m. Friday, 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and 6:30 a.m. Sunday, weather permitting. Admission, parking, musical entertainment at the Grandstand, and the fireworks show are free. Fun begins Friday at 4 p.m. when the midway and food vendors open along with the craft and gift sales. The Wayfarers begin the grandstand entertainment at 6 p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. by Friday’s featured performers, The Railers from Nashville. Playing mandolin, violin, concertina, acoustic guitar, and percussion, The Railers will leave you wanting more of their unforgettable show. The traditional Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival fireworks show will cap the evening at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, the midway, food, craft and gift vendors open at 11 a.m. Safety Saturday will be going on from 1 – 4 p.m. Grandstand entertainment begins at 1 p.m. with Miss Jennifer’s Dance Studio performances while Jody’s Dance takes the stage at 2:30 p.m. Granville resident Ashley Kingsmore is the first evening show at 6 p.m. The Retrovox Band’s blend of all your favorite hits of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s will bring back the memories at 7:30 p.m. You won’t want to miss the Balloon Glow at 9:20 p.m. The colorful balloons take on an entirely new personality when illuminated by the golden
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flames of their burners. For the seventh year, Frontier Power Company is the major sponsor of the Balloon Festival. Kelly Kendall, Manager of Administration and Office Services at Frontier Power, is happy that Frontier Power is able to sponsor the Festival again this year. “We feel it is a way to give back to our community and the surrounding areas,” she said. “We like the idea that it is a free event and we want to keep it that way- free admission, free parking, free entertainment and most importantly, free hot air balloon watching. Frontier Propane supplies the propane for the balloon pilot’s tanks which they need to fly. Frontier Power and Frontier Propane employees volunteer their time to work in the information tent, crew for balloon pilots, fill propane tanks, and do anything else that may be needed for the entire weekend. We look forward to the Hot Air Balloon Festival every year and are happy to be in a position to help support this free event.” “It takes a lot of effort, time and money to put on the Festival,” said Tom Roahrig, committee chairman. “I’d like to say a special welcome and thanks to the Coshocton Foundation for helping us out. The Coshocton Foundation is sponsoring the entertainment this year. It’s timely assistance from the Coshocton Foundation and special friends of the Festival like Advanced Spinal Care and Ember Complete Care that make it all possible each year. “This year’s balloon sponsors are Frontier Power, Frontier Propane, Doug Marmie /State Farm Insurance, Coshocton Visitors Bureau, SanCasT Inc., R. Dale Smith, Super 8 Motel/Roscoe Motor Inn, Central Ohio Technical College Coshocton Campus, Coshocton Village Inn and Suites, Jones Metal/Jones Zylon, Edward Jones Investments/Mike Remington, AAA Ohio Auto Club, Walmart Super Center, Clow Water Systems, Decosky Ford, Central Realty and Roscoe Village/Monticello III. “There are dozens of Coshocton County residents who volunteer hundreds of hours to make the Hot Air Balloon Festival a reality each June. It’s impossible to name them all. We start as soon as this year’s Festival is over planning for next year. Finally, I’d like to acknowledge the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce which has helped immensely with the Festival over the years. “Pilots and crews and thousands of spectators look forward to coming to Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival each year because they like the area, the geography, and the friendly folks who let the balloons land on their property. Hot air balloons put a smile on everybody’s face. It’s a fun, free, family event” Roahrig said, “You won’t want to miss it.”
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When brothers Jordan and Jonathan, raised in rural Missouri, met lively Arizona native Cassandra in the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona, the foundation was laid for the adventure of a lifetime. All three classicallytrained students had plans of making the 2,600 mile journey to Music City to follow their dreams, but it wasn’t until an impromptu concert in Phoenix that the trio realized there was an undeniable blend between their musical Saturday, June 8 styles. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Coshocton Antique Flea Market in Commercial “The show was just supposed to be a farewell for our family and Building 2 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.: Midway and Food Vendors, Craft and Gift Sales friends who had encouraged us individually to take a chance and move to Nashville to pursue country music,” said concertina player and vocalist open Cassandra. “We had no idea that night would plant the seed of becoming 1 – 2 p.m.: Miss Jennifer’s Dance Studio at the Grandstand a band. Everyone kept asking what our group’s name was and it became 1 – 4 p.m.: Safety Saturday obvious that we had something really special together.” 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Jody’s Dance at the Grandstand So in January of 2002, the eldest brother Jonathan was the first to pack 6:15 p.m.: Ashleigh Kingsmore at the Grandstand* up his little truck and make the 28-hour drive. Cassandra followed suit 7:30 p.m.: Retrovox Band at the Grandstand* six months later with Jordan not far behind. For the next several years, 9:15 p.m. - Balloon Glow (Great Photo Opportunity)** they each paid bills by working various industry jobs playing for several country artists including Sara Evans, Josh Turner, and Lorrie Morgan. Sunday, June 9 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Coshocton Antique Flea Market in Commercial But it wasn’t until May of 2008 when they met the easy-going Indiana drummer, Tyler Oban that the story was set in motion. After a couple years Building 2 of fitting shows in between rigorous touring schedules and school, they 12 p.m.: Close Midway and Food Vendors, Craft and Gift Sales reached a crucial fork in the road. On April 11, 2010, they all took a deep open breath and a leap of faith, signing their names on a crumpled café napkin 2 p.m.: Rick Williamson – Karaoke at the Grandstand that said “September 11, 2010 or Bust.” Vowing to quit their jobs, and start their quest to become full-time artists. *Performance time may be adjusted to accommodate balloon “It was probably the scariest time in our lives walking away from a launches. steady paycheck and into the great unknown,” said vocalist, mandolin and **These activities are weather dependent. fiddle player Jordan Lawson. So far, it’s paid off. Within the first month of freedom, they landed an opening spot on Sara Evans’ fall and Christmas tour and shortly after, that another sixty show tour was booked with an Irish starlet. More than 200 shows and twelve months later, they were sitting in the Serving Coshocton & Surrounding Counties for over 18 years! office of the President and CEO of Sony ATV Publishing. After two songs, he wouldn’t let them leave his office until a contract was in the works. By HUNTING | FARMING | RANCHING | RIDING | RACING the next year, they were offered a major label record deal with Warner Music Nashville/Atlanta and have since showed no signs of slowing down. By combining personal lyrics, air tight harmonies and earthy instrumentation SALES • SERVICE • FACTORY PARTS using mandolin, violin, concertina, acoustic guitar and percussion, the group melds their energetic songs with classic groundbreaking styles of the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Dixie Chicks, Nickel Creek and Bonnie Raitt, leaving audiences with an undeniable sound and unforgettable live show.
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THERE’S STILL TIME! It is not too late to sing at the Balloon Festival competition. The last day to try out is Saturday, June 8 at the festival. The competition will be Sunday, June 9 in the Grandstands. For more information, visit their website at singingshowdown.com.
Competitions this year will be at the Coshocton Balloon Festival, Dresden Homecoming, the Coshocton and Lorain County Fairs, and the last First Friday of the season. It’s not too late to try out for the Balloon Festival competition. Singers can try out as late as Saturday of the Balloon Festival. The Singing Showdown will be at the Balloon Festival at the Grandstands at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. First place will receive two VIP passes to the August concert at the Airport Amphitheatre which will feature Chris Jensen, the Kentucky Headhunters, and Marty Stewart. First, second, and third place will also receive a cash prize. Entry fee is $5 and donations will also be accepted at the event for Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. The Singing Showdown started something new this year, raising awareness against teen bullying. They will have information and helpful CONTRIBUTED TO THE BEACON numbers for the general public to pick up about bullying and how to get Retrovox is one of today’s most experienced groups available with their help. dead-on harmonies and their incredible musical talent. Retrovox not For more information, visit their Web site at www.singingshowdown. only plays all the hits from the late 40’s all the way through the 90’s, but com. they also perform songs that are not normally performed by other groups because of complex musical arrangements and vocal harmonies required to perform them. It has been said by a few artists that “Retrovox plays our music better than we do.” The band strives to perform the songs exactly the way the original artists performed them. They are seasoned veterans and have shared the stage with many artists over the past 30 years such as REO Speedwagon, 38 Special, Tommy James, The Kentucky Headhunters, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, and many more. Retrovox performs two different shows, one being, “The Time Travel Show - A 50 Year History of Rock-N-Roll”. This show goes on a musical Come and enjoy Gospel Singing at its best. Gospel Hill is located journey back in time from the late 40’s during the swing era with a rock All of the sings will be at 7 PM. Bring a lawn 3 miles north off of U.S. 36 rendition of Glenn Miller’s classic “In the Mood” and goes all the way to chair for best seating. In case of inclement between Warsaw and Coshocton. the 90’s touching on every era of music including Surf Music, The British weather the sing will be held indoors. A love offering will be taken and Invasion, Psychedelic, Folk, Disco, and 70’s 80’s and 90’s Pop Music. Not Come early and tour the Lighthouse. given to the Singing Ministry. only is there good music, there is also a history lesson along the way. The Food stand from 5:30 - 6:45 PM. For further information bands second show is called, “The Classic Rock Experience”. This show call 740-824-3300. is geared towards those lost classics and focuses on the 60’s 70’s and 80’s.
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COSHOCTON - This year’s Balloon Festival will feature the Singing Showdown competition for the fourth consecutive year. The Singing Showdown is a karaoke-based singing competition open to anyone 16 years old and above. Preliminary rounds are usually at Coshocton’s First Fridays where potential contestants sing for three judges who determine whether or not singers are selected for the finals. Judges are looking for knowledge of the song, stage presence, and audience approval. The Singing Showdown offers a wide-variety of music including mostly country, pop, and today’s music. Their goal is to visit at least six different venues throughout Ohio each year. This year, in addition to the Balloon Festival, they will be performing at the Dresden Homecoming, the Lorain, Ohio County Fair, the West Lafayette Homecoming, First Fridays, the Coshocton County Fair, Christmas events, and once a month at Shawnee Springs Winery. Some contestants in Lorain County will be coming to Coshocton for the Balloon Festival to perform. “That’s exactly what we wanted to get going with this competition,” said Rick Williamson, owner of RD Promotions. “Getting people to travel to different parts of the state they may have never seen before.”
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Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival Pilots Pilot # 1 Name: Sean Askren Hometown: Middletown, OH Balloon Name: Bohica Sponsor: State Farm Insurance – Doug Marmie Trivia: Sean is the owner of Askren Air, the premier hot air balloon company in southwest Ohio. If you need the job done, call the “A” team. This is Sean’s third time flying in Coshocton and he couldn’t wait to return. Sean has logged over 2000 hours in a hot air balloon and is excited to have State Farm Insurance and Doug Marmie back as his sponsor!
Pilot # 2 Name: Meredith Bennett Hometown: Hilliard, OH Balloon Name: Sunshine Sponsor: Frontier Propane Trivia: Meredith has been involved in the ballooning community for over 10 years, flying her balloon, Sunshine, for 8 of those years. She has been lucky enough to have lots of fun flights throughout the years, but the funniest flight Meredith had occurred on her first solo flight, where she was almost arrested by a park ranger for a touch and go in a metro park! Thankfully that did not happen, so Meredith is able to be here with us at this event! Thank you everyone for your support of the balloon community. Pilot # 3 Name: Jim Birk Hometown: Defiance, OH Balloon Name: Who Cares Sponsor: Trivia: Jim will be the Event Director for the US Nationals in Longview, TX later this summer. He directs events around the country and competes in selected events over the summer. Jim is a retired corporate balloon pilot having flown Pepe and the Kroger’s balloon for many years. He is accompanied by his faithful crew chief and ace reporter, Trace.
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Pilot # 4 Name: Jim Cusick Hometown: Marysville, OH Balloon Name: Bolt Sponsor: Central Ohio Technical College – Coshocton Campus Trivia: Jim has been a pilot since 2004 after years of crewing and learning about ballooning from his father, Rick. Bolt is Jim’s third balloon and the unique design was created when he was 11 years old. Jim is the Vice President of the Central Ohio Balloon Club and flies in events throughout the Midwest. Jim is married to his crew chief, Laura, and enjoys sharing ballooning with their sons, Ben and Payton. Pilot # 5 Name: Rick Cusick Hometown: Lima, OH Balloon Name: Arrythmia Sponsor: Central Realty Trivia: Rick has been flying in Coshocton since 1986 and really enjoys the people and the flying area. Retired from Proctor and Gamble, Rick stays busy with part time jobs and finishing up his “to do” lists. His wife, Pat, has been his longtime crew chief and is proud that she has never once lost him.
Pilot # 6 Name: Mike Emich Hometown: Akron, OH Balloon Name: Second Wind Sponsor: SanCasT Inc. Trivia: Mike is a firefighter from Akron, Ohio and his first flight was in 1971. He holds 3 US National and 2 World Records for Distance in a hot air balloon. Mike was the top competitive pilot in Ohio in 2010. He has developed some great friendships in Coshocton with his local crew. His wife, Rozanne, is his fabulous crew chief and never forgets the “red cups”.
Pilot # 7 Name: Paul “Homer” Frick Hometown: Edinboro, PA Balloon Name: Just a Dream Sponsor: R. Dale Smith Trivia: Homer is retired and enjoys harassing his friends that still have to work. Dale Smith has been Homer’s sponsor and crew for many, many years. Homer’s wife, Jan, has the patience of a saint and is the technology guru in the family. Pilot # 8 Name: Dan Greathouse Hometown: Eastlake, OH Balloon Name: Kilroy Sponsor: Frontier Power, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative Trivia: Dan and his wife and crew chief, Diane, have been involved in ballooning for 16 years. He first flew in Coshocton in 2000 and has only missed one year. Dan has lots of local crew that love chasing him. Pilot # 9 Name: Alex Jonard Hometown: St. Charles, IL Balloon Name: Cra-Zee Sponsor: Super 8 Motel/Roscoe Motor Inn Trivia: Alex grew up in West Lafayette and still has lots of family in Coshocton County. He is the materials manager at Banner Service Corp. in Carol Stream, IL. Alex started his ballooning career as an observer at the Coshocton event in 1985 and got his pilot’s license in 1987. It is a family affair for the Jonard’s as his wife, Monica, and sons, Alex T. and Nick are his crew. Alex T and Nick are both currently working on their student licenses. Their balloon is a tribute to Professor Zee, Bob Zanella, who passed away in 2010. The “Z” on the parachute top reminds them that he will also be there as they fly. Pilot # 10 Name: Bill Lavigna Hometown: Gates Mills, OH Balloon Name: The Ugliest Duckling Sponsor: Roscoe Village/Monticello III Trivia: The Ugliest Duckling is the third “Rock and Roll” duck flown by Captain Billy. Bill loves to explore the old buildings in Coshocton and enjoys sharing them with his friends from home. When not flying, he is a dentist in the Cleveland area. Pilot # 11 Name: Charlie Mays Hometown: Ryland Heights, Kentucky Balloon Name: Rainbow Maze Sponsor: Coshocton Village Inn and Suites Trivia: This is Charlie’s second time flying in Coshocton and he loves the challenge of the hills and the valleys. Charlie has a balloon ride business in northern Kentucky and comes from a ballooning family. Pilot # 12 Name: Rob Mihaly Hometown: Lakewood, OH Balloon Name: Boojum Sponsor: Coshocton Visitor’s Bureau Trivia: Rob and his wife and crew chief, Marty, are both very talented artists. Rob sells model trains, collectibles, and toys during the off season. He has missed only one event at Coshocton in over two decades. They are joined in Coshocton by their grandson, James.
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Pilot # 15 Name: Maury Sullivan Hometown: Canton, OH Balloon Name: Road Trip Sponsor: Edward Jones Investments – Mike Remington Trivia: “The Big Taco” was finally approved for social security! Maury is the owner of Kozmo’s in Massillon and Pancho’s Southwestern Grill in Green – but he doesn’t have an income from them if the government is checking. He will be providing weather information to the pilots this weekend. Maury interest in ballooning started in 1981 and he has now logged over 750 hours in hot air balloons.
Pilot # 16 Name: Gary Tyo Hometown: Mt. Gilead, OH Balloon Name: CarMaKiDrew Sponsor: AAA of Ohio Trivia: Gary Tyo is a native of North Central Ohio, and a ballooning veteran of 30 plus years. His interest in ballooning came after attending a balloon festival in Marysville, Ohio in 1972. He thought it was a unique and fascinating experience and that he would like to try it some time. It wasn’t until 1981 that he purchased his first balloon and obtained his Private pilot’s license. The following year he acquired his Commercial license. Gary owns and operates Mid-Ohio Balloon Adventures, LLC; a balloon ride business based in Mount Gilead, OH. The most enjoyable aspect of ballooning for Gary is the excitement it brings to others. He and his wife, Kim, look forward to participating in the Coshocton Balloon Festival each year.
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Pilot # 17 Name: Wayne Warren Hometown: Waterford, MI Balloon Name: Junior Sponsor: WalMart SuperCenter Trivia: Wayne started flying in 1973 and has flown at every balloon event at Coshocton except the first. His nickname, The Mad Bomber, is a perfect description of Wayne dropping in on a target. Wayne served as the balloonmeister for the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival several times and always flies well here. He is joined by his crew chief, Linda, and his loyal crew, John and Sherry.
Pilot # 19 Name: Debby Young Hometown: Newbury, OH Balloon Name: Airgasm Sponsor: Decosky Ford Trivia: Debby is a retired research nurse and commercial pilot and spends most of the year traveling anywhere that looks like fun only returning to Ohio for flying season. She received her pilot license in 1997 and holds the AX5 Feminine World Records for Distance (180 miles) and Duration (9 1/2 hours) for a flight from Iowa to Illinois in 2001. She was also the NOBPA Women’s Champrion from 2003 - 2006. Debby’s favorite ballooning experience is traveling to Mexico to fly over the pyramids.
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Pilot # 14 Name: Socrates Rettos Hometown: Liberty Twp, OH Balloon Name: Hot Flash Sponsor: Frontier Power, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative Trivia: Soc grew up in Coshocton and got his start in ballooning in the early 80’s when he volunteered at the Coshocton event. After his first ride, he was hooked. Soc’s father, John Rettos, served for many years as the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival chairman and is now helping Soc as crew. The balloon is named for the “hot flash” of pink in its color scheme.
Pilot # 18 Name: Ted Watts Hometown: Meadville, PA Balloon Name: The Legal Eagle Sponsor: Clow Water Systems Trivia: Ted has been flying for 16 years. He has been the event director of the Thurston Classic Rally in Meadville PA since 1988. The first rally he ever attended was Coshocton in 1987 to learn how to run an event. Ted was safety officer at the National competition in 2011 and Safety Officer at the World Competition in 2012. He was taught to fly by Bob Zanella, his long-time friend and mentor and after Bob passed away in 2010 Ted had a Z sewn in his new envelope in his memory in 2011.
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Pilot # 13 Name: Greg Miller Hometown: Brunswick Hills, OH Balloon Name: Eclipse Sponsor: Jones Metal/Jones Zylon Co. Trivia: Greg works at the Lubrizol Corporation as a database administrator. Greg’s favorite flight was his first flight after getting his license when he could take his wife, Sherry, and son, Michael, along for a ride. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking.
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