May 12 , 2022 The Beacon • 19
Fishing derby at Lake Park was a hit with kids
Marianne Austin
This was the first year for Daisy Mardis to enter the fishing derby .
By Marianne Austin
The Coshocton County Sportsmen Association hosted the 30th annual Coshocton County Kids Fishing Derby on May 7 at Lake Park . There were five categories based on age : 3-6 boys , 3-6 girls , 7-12 boys , 7-12 girls , and 13-16 boys and girls . The event is always open to the public , and it is free . There
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are prizes for length of the fish by age group and door prizes , thanks to the donations of local businesses , industries and organizations .
“ We get a lot of donations from the city . We really enjoy putting it on for the kids . It ’ s a community function ,” Butch Hoover said . “ We ’ ve had it every year for a lot of years now . It is
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Four-year-old Olivia was fishing with her family at Lake Park .
always the first Saturday in May for boys and girls 3-16 years old . Generally , we have about 250 kids , but the weather didn ’ t cooperate today , so our total is down . It ’ s a good day for the kids though .”
Each age category could win $ 25 for first place , $ 15 for second and $ 10 for third biggest fish and a $ 10 bill
for every fish that measures 10 inches long or more .
“ We also have a lot of prizes for the kids , plus they get a beverage and a hot dog ,” Hoover said .
Abilene Frazee , 8 years old , got $ 10 for her fish . “ I have caught a bunch of fish before . Last time I caught a big bass at Scott Thomas ’ that almost broke my fishing pole . It was getting ready to pull me in .
Market moving back to Fresno this season
The farmers market organizers and vendors have decided to bring the market back to Fresno .
The Fresno Farmers Market can now be found at the White Eyes Township Maintenance Garage , 26197 Township Road 1045 , Fresno . All customers are advised to park on
I have been coming here for about five years ,” she said .
“ I ’ ve been here a few times , but I never caught any yet . I ’ ll try to wade out in the water where the fish are . Usually , I stay on the ground , but I thought I would try this ,” Brian Asbery said .
This was the first year for Daisy Mardis to fish . She was relying on her
classmate Brian for help . “ It ’ s my first time fishing here , but I have fished other places . I ’ ve been trying but haven ’ t caught a fish yet , so I ’ m going to try wading out .”
Four-year-old Olivia was fishing with her family . Her twin sisters were only two and not old enough to enter yet , but they caught a bluegill so far , their aunt said .
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The market season will begin Saturday , May 28 from 8-11 a . m . These hours may be revised if the need arises . Vendors will be there each Saturday all summer with Sept . 24 being the last market of the season .
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