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Over 300 participate in the 4th Annual

Firecracker 10K and 5K BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ

Runners set off across the start line of the 5K. Lynette Dotson
CAMBRIDGE OHIO – Ameri- the 10K for the women, top finish-
ca’s 250th Birthday was celebrated ers were: Ida Estadt (44:11.2), 18
in many ways across the country. of Caldwell; Jennifer Badia-Ranker
For over 300 attending the 4th An- (46:55.9), 47 of Findlay; and Paige
nual Firecracker 10K and 5K, their Long (48:14.4), 29 of Zanesville. Ev-
day began with a race on The Great ery first through third place finisher
Guernsey Trail. in each of the eight age categories
The Firecracker 10K and 5K Race received a medal. All participants re-
& 5K Fun Run & Walk took partici- ceived finisher’s medals for complet-
pants down and back a portion of ing the race/walk.
the paved scenic Great Guernsey The youngest participant was 6
Trail, a trail that in its entirety is 7 years old. 22 runners aged 14 and
miles long (14-mile round trip) and under ran the 5K, and five took on
begins in East Cambridge and ends the 10K. Two Firecracker partici-
in Lore City. pants were 84 years old, the oldest
Trophies were awarded to the top to take part in the race. Five wom- Chris Boyd of Senecaville carries the American Flag as he runs toward the start line in the Great
Guernsey Trail Firecracker 5K. Lynette Dotson
three overall male and female fin- en and four men aged 70 and over
ishers. Top male finishers for the clocked 5K times.
5K were Sawyer Bonnett (17:38.8), Proceeds from the race went to
20 of Saint Clairsville; Tyler Farrar supporting the Guernsey County
(18:55.2), 39 of Marysville; and Community Development Corp.’s
Spencer Milburn (19:12.6), 23 of projects and programs. The race was
Uhrichsville. Jarrett Wentworth timed by Muskingum Multisports.
(36:55.8), 19 of Pleasant City; Joel
Tewksbary (39:16.3), 15 of Pleasant
City; and Ryan Flohr (39:27.9), 40 of
Akron, earned the top three places in
the 10K event. For the women, Karla
Khalifa (19:29.2), 42; Alicia Graham BUZZ FACTS
(20:10.1), 36 of Senecaville; and
Marabelle Thornberry (21:11.0), 18, The Buzz is distributed to
placed in the top three for the 5K. In over 100 locations!
Terry Klies (#115) and David Klies (#108) of Zanesville cross the start line of the 5K. Lynette Dotson

Six new pickleball courts added to Coshocton City Recreation Park

BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ
a blessing to this community for
generations, generations, and gen-
erations. And that when we play on
here, everyone will have a good time,
have joy, share love, and have grace
and just enjoy playing.”
The courts are open to the public
at no charge. The park is located
next to Kid’s America, on Otsego Av-
enue, near the baseball fields. The
City Recreation Park is the city of
Coshocton’s largest park, offering
five ball fields, a soccer field, walk-
ing paths, a picnic area and shelter,
a dog park, and a catch and release
pond, besides the now ten pickleball
courts.
Kid’s America also has indoor pick-
leball courts that are open to mem-
bers and guests. A day pass is $8,
and various memberships are also
available. The indoor recreation com-
plex has a track, soccer fields, bas-
ketball/volleyball/pickleball courts,
a batting cage, a weight room, and
cardio equipment.
Aerial photo of the Coshocton City Recreation Park pickleball courts. Dobbins Aerial Photography For additional information about
the indoor courts at Kid’s Ameri-
COSHOCTON, OH - Volunteers, and the frequent use of the existing “Your generosity, vision, and com- ca and the outdoor City Recreation
donors, and the City of Coshocton, courts sparked the expansion. mitment to improving Coshocton Pickleball Courts, please visit kidsa-
with the help of The Coshocton Pick- A grand opening and ribbon cut- have created a place where fami- merica.org/pickleball. To learn more
leball Club and Kid’s America com- ting was held to dedicate the new lies and friends can come here and about the Coshocton Pickleball Club,
bined their efforts to expand Coshoc- courts on Friday, June 26. Coshoc- play together for generations, and follow them on Facebook.
ton City Recreation Park’s pickleball ton Pickleball Club president Kathy they can have fitness and fellowship
courts, adding six new courts to the Bryan made a few opening remarks all together,” Bryan said to those in
four that were already there. The before initiating the ribbon cutting attendance at the grand opening. READ AND SHARE ISSUES OF THE BUZZ
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growing number of pickleball players ceremony. “My prayer is that this court will be