July 29 , 2021 The Beacon • 19
Unique capture the flag game is now happening in Coshocton
By Jen Jones
In just the first six days , a special American flag has been “ captured ” about 300 times , and the game shows no signs of slowing down . What started as a joke between friends has become a wide-spread game to capture the flag without being caught .
Eric Fitch said two of his friends , Donald Smith and Timothy Boatman , were joking about taking the American flag he flies on the back of his vehicle .
“ Donald , who owns Hometown Repair , took my flag one day , and it escalated from there . We made our own set of rules and have gotten the community involved . The sheriff ’ s office , Jeff Drennen Dealerships , Rent 2 Own , Shaw Construction — they ’ ve all played along with other members of the community . The game is every single day ,” Fitch said .
The American flag has orange duct tape around the center and top of the pole it is on , and anyone can try
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In just the first six days , a special American flag has been “ captured ” about 300 times , and the game shows no signs of slowing down . What started as a joke between friends has become a wide-spread game to capture the flag without being caught . to capture it . Fitch urges people to search Facebook for Capture the Flag and join the group . They also can add him as a friend .
“ Every time it is captured , the person has to post a picture of where it is so people know where to go to try and capture it . This was even happening during the rough truck show at the fairgrounds ,” Fitch said .
The rules are simple . The flag must be taken during dark hours . If you have the flag , it must be on display during the dark hours . If you are caught stealing the flag , you must leave the flag unless you have the flag in your hands . You must post a picture or video of you stealing the flag . The flag has to be displayed during daylight hours and at a reasonable height , not on a tall flagpole .
“ It will be nice to see some positivity posted . That was the goal — seeing people get along and have fun instead of all the negativity you see within the world ,” Fitch said .
More than 1,000 shoeboxes packed for Operation Christmas
The Samaritan ’ s Purse project Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts‐filled with fun toys , school supplies and hygiene items — and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God ’ s love in a tangible way .
For many of these children , the gift — filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received . Since 2013 , Coshocton , Carroll , Harrison , Holmes and Tuscarawas counties , have collected more than a quarter of a million shoeboxes .
Even with the challenges of COVID in 2020 , First Baptist Church of Newcomerstown packed more than 1,000 shoeboxes . 2021 is their sixth year packing the boxes . They understand the
eternal impact these gifts provide in communities , schools and churches around the world . This small congregation of less than 100 , is made up of approximately 95 percent retired senior citizens and they are on a mission . Lead by Project Leader , Nancy Huffman , this group meets once a month to pack shoeboxes .
Many members make quality craft items for the boxes , like backpacks , hackey sacks , crocheted handbags , necklaces , dresses , stuffed dolls and fabric race tracks which include small cars and trucks .
Several shoppers in the group are always looking for bargains . Some of the best bargains come from Dollar Tree , Dollar General and Coshocton Wal-Mart .
Each week , one shoebox item is printed and placed in the church bulletin as a reminder of what is currently needed and a donation box in the church provides a place for members to drop off their items . Three times a year an envelope is placed in the bulletin for members to contribute toward shoebox shipping .
For more information on how your church can participate , call Esther Troyer at 330-852-4039 .
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