The Coshocton County Beacon September 26, 2018 - Page 4

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T
he 167th annual
stock is fed, watered and has
Coshocton County
clean bedding during the
Fair kicks off this
fair. It’s a big job and while
Friday and while
the fair is going on - school
we’re enjoying the rides,
athletic, band and other
the hustle and bustle of the
extra-curricular activities
midway, the events at the
don’t stop.
grandstand, the livestock
Th e weather reports - dare
MARK’S MUSINGS I say
shows or just visiting with
it - are looking pretty
friends and family, there
positive for at least the fi rst
are a tremendous number of people that couple days of the fair. But you know this
make the fair possible. Here’s a partial
is Ohio and the weather can change on a
list but I will probably not remember to
dime. 70’s during the day and 50’s in the
recognize every group so I apologize in
evening is just about an ideal tempera-
advance for that.
ture range. It might help keep the bees
You have to start with the senior fair
away too!
board - these men and women put in
What’s your favorite part of the fair?
too many hours to even count and when Most people would probably have fair
you ask them when the planning begins
food at or near the top of their list while
for the next fair, they will tell you, “As
others might say the rides or the live-
soon as this one ends!” Th ey all deserve
stock is something that they look for-
our appreciation for a job well done in
ward to. Maybe for some it’s the grand-
putting on one of Ohio’s greatest county
stand events, the OSTPA or local tractor
fairs. Next up would be the junior fair
pulls. For the youngsters it is undoubted-
board - as these young men and wom-
ly the rides that are at or near the top of
en work tirelessly to ensure that the
the list followed, I am sure by the food.
junior fair livestock and other shows go
It’s a very busy and tiring time for a
smoothly. Th ank you!
lot of people but when it’s over maybe
Mary and the folks that answer all of
you’ve made a new friend or two and can
the questions and keep the paperwork
look back on the 167th annual Coshoc-
fi lled out at the fair board offi ce - thank
ton County Fair as a great experience.
you!
We’re now one third of the way
Th en you have all of the volunteers that through the 2018 college football season
staff the school food stands - all of the
and there have been no surprises in the
bands, choirs and other performers that
top 4 teams: Alabama, Georgia, Clemson
grace the fairgrounds with their musical and Ohio State round out the top four
talent. And of course, we can’t forget the
with undefeated LSU right behind the
Walhonding Rube Band!
Buckeyes in the fi fth spot. For most of
All of the fi rst responders that stand
those teams the opponents start getting
ready to serve at a moment’s notice -
a bit tougher instead of the patsies that
thank you. What about those that ensure make up most of the early part of the
the trash is hauled away and the bath-
season.
rooms are clean and stocked. Th anks
On the baseball side of the ledger,
railroad gang for opening up your facili-
we’re headed into the playoff s with a
ties during the fair! It is appreciated.
few spots still up for grabs. Th e Indians
Everyone that helps keep things secure are as ready as anyone heading into the
during the fair by spending their time in
post-season. Th e Cubs have rolled up 91
the buildings or overnight - thanks.
wins as of right now with a strong second
Finally, although I know I’ve forgotten
half season. Virtually any of the teams
a bunch - all the moms and dads and
headed to the post-season could end up
extended family that make sure the live- in the World Series.
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