The Coshocton County Beacon September 19, 2018 - Page 29

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
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Dave McVay, far right, works the microphone at the annual Don McVay Sr. Memorial
Beagle Field Trail, which was held Sept. 6-9 at Schumaker Farms.
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Natalie Mueller captured this picture of beagles roaming the countryside in Coshoc-
ton County during the annual Don McVay Sr. Memorial Beagle Field Trail.
McVay memorial beagle event draws a crowd
By Josie Sellers
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up extended family. Natalie Mueller, who Vada said is
like a daughter, takes care of the event’s Facebook page
and takes pictures.
“I like the family atmosphere and camaraderie of
this,” Mueller said.
She used to show beagles and likes having the oppor-
tunity to still be around the breed.
“Th ey are so cute and lovable,” Mueller said. “Th ey are
great family pets.”
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WEST LAFAYETTE – People from at least 15 diff erent states
traveled to West Lafayette with their beagles to compete
at the Don McVay Sr. Memorial Beagle Field Trail.
“If I had to guess I’d say there are around 1,500 people
that come for the weekend,” said Dan McVay, one of
Don’s sons. “I’ve talked to people that say they plan their
vacation around this.”
Th e annual Don McVay Sr. Memorial Beagle Field
Trail was held Sept. 6-9 at Schumaker Farms and is put
on by the Coshocton County Beagle Club. Dave McVay,
another one of Don’s sons, said it’s a great weekend for
beagle enthusiasts and the community.
“Th ese people love this area and they are staying here
in our hotels and spending money here,” Dave said.
“People feel welcome here.”
Th ey also enjoy the extra events that come along with
the Don McVay Sr. Memorial Beagle Field Trail like the
inaugural Plum Creek Super Slam that the United Ken-
nel Club also helped with. Th irty-two dogs competed
in the event on Sept. 6, for the chance to win more than
$3,000 in cash and prizes.
“We had advance entry for it and it sold out in 38 sec-
onds,” Dave said.
Another big draw is the raffl e prizes.
“Th e raffl e is open to the public and there is no ad-
vance tickets sold,” Dave said. “Th ey are all sold right
here. Someone had the chance to walk away with a gun
safe and $2,000 worth of guns in it with just a $1 ticket.”
Th ere also are two scholarships given away on Satur-
day of the event.
“Don would just be so proud and overwhelmed by all
of this,” said Vada McVay, Don’s widower.
Th rough the memorial, the McVay’s have even picked
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