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The Advocate6A OBITUARIESNEWS Sunday, April 13, 1997 UDeaths funerals Money changes mulled for visually impaired Frelda Geraldine Holden George Thomas Gosnell That's the key to making things readable for a low-vision person," said Oral Miller, executive director of the American Council of the Blind, which has advocated changes for 25 years. The government also plans to place a polymer security thread to the right of Grant's portrait, one source said. In the new $100 note, the thread is on the left of Benjamin Franklin's portrait, except for about $4.6 million accidentally misprinted last year. Placing the thread, which glows red under ultraviolet light, in different locations for each denomination would allow bills to be identified more easily by electronic bill readers used by some blind people. Miller said that won't help much unless the cost of bill readers, now hundreds of dollars, can be reduced to an affordable $25 or so.

But the Baltimore-based National Federation of the Blind eschews special favors. "If we spread the word that you can't get along if you're blind unless something special is done for you, then it will make it more difficult to get jobs for the blind," said federation president Marc Maurer. "Everything has to be thought out carefully to come up with something that addresses the problem without creating a new one," said Thomas A. Ferguson, assistant director for research at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Kawika Daguio of the American Bankers Association said his group's concern had been a possible change in bill size, which would force retooling of equipment from automated teller machines to cash drawers.

"We said, 'Don't do anything that's going to be incompatible with our current systems and especially don't do anything (such as Braille marks) that will cause the bills to jam in our he said. A 1995 study by the National Research Council found that Braille and other tactile features, such as notched edges or holes, not only pose a potential problem for machines, but also lose effectiveness as bills wear out. WASHINGTON (AP) Charlie Davis, who runs a snack shop in the basement of the Treasury Department, can't see the money his customers give him for sodas, candy and potato chips. Davis is blind. His clientele is honest, and a sighted co-worker straightens out the occasional mistake, but Davis wouldn't mind if the government made it easier for him to handle paper currency.

"Everybody who's blind has had problems if they deal with money," Davis said. In work spaces three floors above Davis, Treasury officials are considering ways to make the nation's currency more accessible for the 200,000 blind Americans and the 3.5 million with impaired vision. The officials already have ruled out as too expensive or impractical the changes many blind people consider most desirable. Sources familiar with the effort say those include issuing bills in different sizes for different denominations, or incorporating a feature such as Braille that can be felt with the fingers. The new $100 bill introduced a year ago has no special features for the blind.

The sources said Treasury is considering two changes, however, for new $50 notes due out in the fall and for redesigned smaller denominations due in subsequent years. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin has not finally accepted the changes, and department officials are keeping details under wraps until then. One of the proposed changes would be aimed at the partially sighted, the other at the blind. A preliminary design of the new $50, like the current bill, has a portrait of Ulysses S.

Grant on the front. On the reverse, it features an enlarged numeral 50 in the lower right, printed in solid green ink, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The numeral is no longer part of the border engraving but is surrounded by blank space. "Improving the contrast. Lyda Mae Simon May 18, 1920-Apnl II, 1997 Funeral liturgy for Lyda Mae (Distelhorst) Simon, 76, of Johnstown, will take place at 10 a.m.

Tuesday at the Church of the Ascension in Johnstown with Father Richard Metzger officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Johnstown. Mrs. Simon, a former clerk at Midland Mutual Life Insurance Company, died on April 11, 1997, at the Wendt Bristol Center.

She was born on May 18, 1920, in Columbus to the late Walter and Edith (Bigoney) Distelhorst. Mrs. Simon attended the Church of the Ascension, and she had worked for the Columbus Community Chest. She is survived by her husband, Charles Simon; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Wayne Drewry of Claremore, three sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Kathy Simon, David and Laurie Simon, and Terry Simon, all of Johnstown; and five grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her in death.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Crouse-Kauber Funeral Home, 225 N. Main Johnstown, where Vigil services will be held at 8:30 p.m. The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Vencare Hospice, 92 Northwoods Suite Columbus, Ohio 43235. Frederick William Lucas Aug.

21, 1919-April 11, 1997 Private graveside services for Frederick William Lucas, 77, of Newark, will take place Tuesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Lucas, a retired security guard with Honeywell, died on April 11, 1997, in Newark. He was born on Aug. 21, 1919, in Accovule, W.Va., to the late Ira and Hanna (Darlington) Lucas.

Mr. Lucas served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He also served in the Air Force in the Korean War. His wife, Ruby Lucas, preceded him in death.

He is survived by eight children and step-children; a brother, two sisters; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He had lived with his daughter, Linda Rardon of Newark. No calling' hours will be observed. Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Newark, is in charge of local arrangements.

0 CR1SS-KIRKPATR1CK FUNERAL DIRECTORS. INC. Family Owned Operated For Over 100 Years 179 Granville Street Newark 345-9714 MONDAY ROSEMARY LAWHORN 10:30 a.m. Chapel Service Calling Hours: Sunday 2-4 7-9 p.m. Wake Service Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Catholic Social Services, 417 West Church Street, Newark mm 5:30 p.m. for next day publication. (Advinoi psyvnint rKulrad) TRIBUTES PAID OBITUARIES Phone: 345-4053 Fax: 1-61 4-345-1 634 CARD OF THANKS MEMORIAM Fax: 1-614-345-1636 HENDERSON Van Atta 59 Johnston Funeral Service i i Nov. 6, 1936-April 12, 1997 Funeral services for Freida Geraldine Holden, 60, of Pataskala, are at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church with the Rev.

William Lyle officiating. Burial will follow in Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, Ohio. Mrs. Holden, owner of Frei-da's Home Cleaning, died on April 12, 1997, at her residence. She was born on Nov.

6, 1936, in Reese Station, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Dona (Myers) Simmons. Mrs. Holden was a member of the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. She also was an avid music lover, and she taught piano lessons for many years. Shne is survived by her husband, William S.

Holden; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Randal Hall of Pataskala; two sonsx and daughters-in-law, Michael and Jobi Holden of Sacramento, and William and Karen Holden of Reynoldsburg; brother, John Simmons of Glen-ford; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call from 5 to 8 today at the Warren F. Kauber Funeral Home, 289 S. Main Pataskala.

The family suggests memorials be made to Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. Mary Christine Tigner Jan. 26, 1926-Aprd 11, 1997 Funeral services for Mary Christine Tigner, 71, of Cen-terburg, are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Crouse-Kauber Funeral Home in Johnstown, with Rev. Duane Kramer officiating.

Burial will follow in Obetz Cemetery in Obetz. Mrs. Tigner, who was head cashier at Grant Medical Center, died April 11, 1997, at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. She was born Jan. 26, 1926, to the late Lucy (Adams) Estep and the late James Haskel Estep.

Mrs. Tigner was a member of Apostolic Christian Church in Mount Vernon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis A. Tigner. Mrs.

Tigner is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Joe Kessler of Columbus and Pauline and Odell Ball of Centerburg; one brother, James Estep of Alma, one brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Helen Estep of Fort Towson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Tigner was preceded in death by one sister. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 225 N.

Main Johnstown. MEMORIAM In loving memory of My Dad, Arvin D. Walker. Missed by Son Jack MEMORIAM In loving memory of Arvin D. Walker April 13, 1992 Years may wipe out many things But this they wipe out never, Remembrance of those happy years When we were all together.

Sadly missed by Wife, Lee, Children Families RE5D-EG4N FUNERAL HOME Directors: Richard. Kathleen, Agnes Ann Reed, Gene Egan 141 Green Wave Dr. 344-6106 MONDAY GEORGE E. CAMP 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial P.I.M.E.

Mission Center Calling Hours: Sunday 2-4 7-9 p.m. Reed-Egan Funeral Home, Vigil Service 8:30 p.m. Sunday Memorial Contributions may be made to P.I.M.E. Mission Center or Hospice of Licking County Newark Chapel North 5th street Heath Chapel 1249 Hebron Road 522-1010 Bug zappers kill more than just mosquitoes Adam Thomas Hartfield April 12, 1997 Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Adam Thomas Hartfied, the 17-month-old son of Cathy and Steve Hartfield of Granville, who died Saturday at Children's Hospital in Columbus. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adam Hartfield Memorial Fund in care of Park National Bank, P.O.

Box 356, Granville, Ohio 43023. The McPeek Funeral Home, Granville, is in charge of arrangements. William Bill" Harrison March 20, 1925-April 12, 1997 Funeral services for William C. "Bill" Harrison, 72, of Newark, are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Brucker Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N.

21st Newark. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Mr. Harrison, who was an electrician by trade, died April 12, 1997, at LPN Health Care Facility. He was born March 20, 1925, in Newark to the late William R.

and Zoenetta (Huffman) Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a 50-year member of IBEW Local 1105 and a 50-year member of Licking Lodge 291 of Utica. He had served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.

Mr. Harrison is survived by his wife of 21 years, Patricia Harrison, whom he married May 8, 1975; one daughter and son-in-law, VicM and Quinto Greco of Pittsburgh, two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Judi Welker and Doug and Michelle Welker, both of San Diego, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dick and Mary Harrison of Newark and Tom and Terry Harrison of Villa Park, 111; one sister-in-law, Frances Harrison of Newark; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Barbara Shumaker of Newark; one grandson, Douglas; three granddaughters, Amber, Whitney and Shannon; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Mr. Harrison was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert, and one grandson, Sean. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday at the funeral home, 985 N. 21st in Newark. Masonic service will be 6:45 E.m. Monday at the funeral ome. Memorials may be made to Homeward Bound in care of the Humane Society, P.O.

Box 933, Newark, Ohio 43058. Tribute I BRUCKER KISHLER FUNERAL HOME 985 N. 21st Street 366-3343 MONDAY FAITH V. FELUMLEE 10:30 a.m. Central Christian Church Calling Hours: Sunday 2-4 6-8 p.m.

at the funeral home, and Monday Central Christian Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Central Christian Church, 587 Mt. Vernon Road. MONDAY GEORGE THOMAS GOSNELL 11 :00 a.m. Service Liberty United Methodist Church Calling Hours: Sunday 2-4 7-9 p.m.

Memorial To: Hospice of Central Ohio or Liberty United Methodist Church MONDAY -FRANKLIN D. BARRERA 1:30 p.m. Chapel Service Calling Hours: Sunday 2-4 7-9 p.m. Memorial Contributions: Hospice of Central Ohio, 1435-BW. Main Newark 43055 or to Licking County AIDS Task Force, 26 S.

Third Newark 43055 TUESDAY WILLIAM C. "BILL" HARRISON 10:30 a.m. Chapel Service Calling Hours: Monday 2-4 7-9 p.m. Additional Services: Masonic Services Monday 6 :45 p.m. Memorial Contributions: Homeward Bound co Humane Society, P.O.

Box 933, Newark, Ohio 43058 TUESDAY FREDERICK W. LUCAS Private Graveside Service at Greenwood Memorial Park, Phoenix, Arizona Among those preceding him in death is a son-in-law, Ned Colangelo, formerly of Heath. Tribute George Thomas Gosnell June 22, 1900-April 10, 1997 Funeral services for George Thomas Gosnell, 96, of McKeari Township, are at 11 a.m. Mon-. day at the Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev.

Doug Lynn officiating. Burial will follow in Fredonia Cemetery. Mr. Gosnell, the oldest retired fanner in McKean Township and a bus driver for the township, died on April 10, 1997, at his home. He was born on June 22, 1900, in McKean Township, Licking County, to the late Lawrence and Nellie (Thompson) Gosnell.

Mr. Gosnell had been a member of Liberty United Methodist Church since 1916, and he was a lifelong member of the Laylin Grange. He was past president of the McKean school board. He also graduated from Johnstown High School and attended Ohio Wesleyan College. His wife of 67 years, Helen Lucille (Brady) Gosnell, died on June 5, 1992.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Marion and Ramona Gosnell, Frank and Sylvia Gosnell, and Tom and Donna Gosnell, all of Newark; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Lloyd Kasson of Granville, Carolyn and Leonard Oney of Whitehall, Mary and Bernie Arrington of Heath, Rebecca Colangelo of Heath, Kay and Ralph "Skip" McArtor of Heath, Irene and Nick Ferroni of Reynoldsburg, and Ann Gosnell of Newark; son-in-law, George Banks of Phoenix, 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amelia Jeanne (GosneD) Brooks; two grandsons, and a son-in-law. 0 Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today at the Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Newark. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Central Ohio or Liberty United Methodist Church.

MEMORIAM In loving memory of Nancy (Henry) Anderson who passed April 13, 1996 A heart of gold stopped beating Two shining eyes at rest pod broke our hearts to prove to He only takes the best It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone A part of us went with you The day God called you nome. Saaly missed by Freida, Anna Lou, Ted Families Grades take back seat in lottery scholarship MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) At last, scholarships with none of the usual requirements. Stellar grades? Nah. Leadership skills? Not necessary.

Membership in an organization, or a well-written essay? Forget it. The scholarships five of them worth $2,000 each are based on luck, not achievement, with winners determined by ticket stubs drawn from a big drum Saturday night at West Virginia University. "This is the first time I've won anything," said freshman Josh Shreve of New Cumberland, who accepted his prize in a packed ballroom. All 2,700 West Virginia University freshmen were eligible for the drawing, as long as they were not on academic probation. One thing did count: attendance.

Like a church raffle, winners had to be present to claim the prize. One student missed out because he was a no-show. "My mom called me this morning and made me come. I'm glad 1 listened," said Scott Inman, a physical education major from Follansbee. An anonymous donor provided $10,000 for the giveaway, plus an additional $10,000 for five scholarships based on need.

For now, it is a one-time affair, but university officials are talking to the donor about doing the giveaway annually. WASHINGTON (AP) Spring has arrived and daylight savings time is here, so can the mosquitoes be far behind? For many Americans, it's time to get out the electric bug zap-per. The continuous snap, crackle and-pop coming from a zapper on a summer evening has convinced many homeowners the traps are effective in ridding porches and patios of marauding mosquitoes and no-see-ums. But wait, say some scientists who study insects. Too often, they believe, bug zappers not only are ineffective against biting bugs, but do more harm than good.

For instance, a study by the University of Delaware at Newark analyzed 13,789 insects zapped by electric traps and found only 31 less than one-fourth of 1 percent were biting bugs "seeking blood meals at the expense of homeowners." Nearly half were non-biting aquatic insects such as caddis flies and midges that feed fish, frogs, birds and bats, the study found. And another 14 percent were insects that actually attack pests, such as wasps, ground beetles and ladybugs. "The heavy toll on nontarget insects and the near absence of biting flies in catches suggest that electric insect traps are worthless for biting fly reduction," concluded Douglas W. Tallamy and Timothy B. Frick, who conducted the study.

Tallamy, an entomologist, said insects have been described as the glue of the ecosystem. "They are such an important component of thefood chain that, if removed, the ecosystem would fall apart," he said in an interview. "If youjemove the source of food for birds and fish, you don't have birds and fish anymore. A number of mammals also depend on in- sects." Sal DeYoreo, president of Flowtron Outdoor Products, a manufacturer of electric traps in Melrose, disputed the Delaware study. "The findings and numbers in the study are inconsistent with those of the owners of the bug killers," he said.

DeYoreo also contended that zappers "are a safe alternative to chemical insecticides, which when sprayed, kill all in their path," including breeding sites. And insecticides have the added danger of affecting the bird food chain by poisoning insects, he said. The Delaware study estimated that about 1 million zappers are sold in the United States each year. The traps used in the project had been operating for an average of seven years. Through the 40 nights of the study, the seasonal mean catch per night was 445 insects per trap.

That means that if, in any given year, 4 million traps are used for 40 nights during the summer, then 71,200,000,000 more than 71 billion nontarget insects are needlessly destroyed in the U.S. each year, the study concluded. Some entomologists say the study suggested that since so many predators and parasites were killed, the traps may actually be protecting mosquitoes and other pests. Electric traps typically use ultraviolet light to lure flying insects to an electrified metal grid, which Tallamy said does not attract mosquitoes. Monument We carry a full line of traditional and contemporary monuments.

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