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January 19, 2006 LOCAL The 7A: Deaths and funerals Calendar SERVICES Richard Boerstler, 64: Memorial service, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Heath United Methodist Church. Betty Long, 84: Calling hours, 2 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta Funeral Cremation Service; service, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St.

Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. William Upp, 77: Calling hours, 2 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m. today, Halteman-Fett Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster, and one hour before the service at the church; service, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Avlon United Brethren In Christ Church, Bremen. Mildred L.

Kochensparger, 89: Calling hours, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, DeLongBaker Lanning Funeral Home; service, 1 p.m. today, funeral home. Philip D.

Wilkins, 69: Service, 1 p.m. Sunday at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home. Lee C. Marshall, 58: Calling hours, 12 to 1 p.m. Friday, Brucker Kishler Funeral Home; service, 1 p.m.

Friday, the funeral home. Leona I. Lybarger, 87: Service, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Perryton Cemetery. Lee C.

Marshall July 24, 1947-Jan. 16, 2006 A funeral service for Lee C. Marshall, 58, of Newark, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Brucker Kishler Funeral Home, with Pastor Harry Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery where military honors will be held.

Mr. Marshall, a labor worker, passed away Jan. 16, 2006, at his residence. He was born July 24, 1947, in Clarksburg, W.Va. to Pauline (Lawman) Marshall and the late Thomas Marshall.

Lee was very 1 giving man. He was a member of the American Legion and also a part of Save the Children. In addition to his mother Pauline, he is survived by his four children: Traci (Manuel) Galarza, of Buckeye Lake, Robert (Myia) Marshall, of Frazeysburg, Heather Marshall, of Logan, and Michael Marshall, of Newark; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call from 12 to 1 p.m., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Brucker Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N.

21st Newark. To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com and click guest Philip David Wilkins Aug. 9, 1936-Jan. 17, 2006 A celebration of life memorial service for Philip D. Wilkins, 69, of Newark, will be held at 1 p.m.

Sunday at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 179 Granville Newark. Mr. Wilkins was born in Johnstown on Aug. 9, 1936, to the late Robert V. Wilkins and Dorothy (Phillips) Wilkins, of Newark.

He passed away Jan. 17, 2006, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed golfing with his friends, and had his first holeone at the Burning Tree Golf Course last year. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Brad and Pamela Wilkins, of Granville, and Vince and Amy Wilkins, of Center Valley, one daughter and son-in-law, Tricia and Jeffrey Hartford, of Heath; former spouse, Marsha Wilkins; and eight grandchildren, Mallory, Kayla, Kaylen, Mason, Ashley, Lauren, Vinnie and Alayna.

Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com to e-mail condolences. TODAY Moundbuilders Chapter of AmSpirit Business Connections: Noon; PaPa Joe's, 1650 Church AmSpirit Business Connections organizes professionals, business owners and sales professionals to help each other succeed by networking; for additional information, contact Susan Bain at (740) 366-9243 or Local 1937 Retirees: Noon; Stacey's Homestyle Buffet, Heath; meeting at 1 p.m. PERI Meeting: 1:30 p.m.; Zerger Hall, 745 E. Main Newark; guest speaker Loretta Frenton from the L.C. Transit Board on senior transportation; new and old retirees welcome; (740) 828-3249 or (740) 522- 0118.

Etna Corporate Park Joint Economic Development Zone Board of Directors Meeting: 5 p.m., in Newark City Council Chambers, 40 W. Main Newark. The public is welcome. For information, call: Stephen Fowler, JEDZ Board chair, (740) 349-1551. Spaghetti Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m.; Teheran Grotto Hall, Waterworks Road, Newark; everyone welcome.

Book and Craft Night: 7 p.m.; Story Time Room at the Newark Public Library, 101 W. Main Newark; designed for children in grades one through six; pre-registration is required; register in the Children's Department of the Newark Public Library or by calling (740) 349-5550. FRIDAY Free Community Meal: 5 to 7 p.m.; Christ United Methodist Church, 10 N. Cedar everyone welcome. Family Fish Fry: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Hanover American Legion Post 764, 1989 W. High St. NE; adults $7, children 10 and under carryouts available; everyone welcome. Newark Lodge 97 7 p.m.; Fellowcraft degree; all members welcome. Music and Karaoke by Johnny 7 to 10 p.m.

every Friday in January; VFW 1060, 469 Forry Newark; open to members and invited guests; (740) 345-0863. Public Euchre Party Owens Corning Retirees: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20; 840 Hollander Newark; $1.50 admission; everyone welcome. SATURDAY Breakfast Buffet: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Trinity United Church of Christ, 20 S.

West Thornville; (740) 246-5644. Community Breakfast: 7:30 to 11 a.m.; Marne United Methodist Church, 1019 Licking Valley Road; pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits, fruit and more; cost is donation; proceeds go to the building fund; everyone welcome; (740) 345-1198. Coyote Drives: Trucks leave at 10 a.m., Johnstown Community Sportsman's Club; Fredericktown; lunch available; (740) 967- 9633. Free Practice for ACT Test: 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Hebron Library, 934 W.

Main Hebron; for colleg -bound students; don't forget No. 2 pencils and nongraphic calculator; space is limited, and registration is required; call (740) 928-3923 or e-mail MEMORIAM In loving memory of (O. Simpson Who passed away January 19, 2002 He had a nature you could not help loving 4 and a heart that was purer than gold. And to those who knew and loved him, His memory will never grow cold. Sadly Missed By, Mother, Sisters, Brother, and Daughter Samantha Annette Harmon Sept.

2, 1968-Jan. 17, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial for Samantha Annette Harmon, 37, of Hamilton, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Church, with Fr. Dennis Dettenwanger officiating.

Burial will follow i in St. Mary Cemetery. Samantha died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield.

She was born Sept. 2, 1968, in Zanesville, the daughter of Richard and Diana (Coble) Johnson. She was educated in the Somerset schools, graduating from Sheridan High School, Ohio State University and earning a Masters Degree in Education from Xavier University. On June 27, 1992, she married John E. Harmon in Somerset.

She was a member of St. Ann Church. She is survived by her husband, John; son, Harmon; stepson, J.T. Harmon; father, Richard (Lynn) Johnson; sister, Lisa (Jeff) Ellis; grandparents, John and Ruby Coble and Frances Johnson; aunts, Carol Kroft and Debbie Kozak; greataunt, Mary Coble; cousin, Drew Krof; and nephews, Joshua and Jordan Ellis. Sam is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Diana (Coble) Johnson. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 3950 Pleasant Hamilton. Prayers will be conducted at 10 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com. Leona I. Lybarger Feb. 6, 1918-Jan.

18, 2006 Graveside funeral services for Leona I. Lybarger, 87, of Heath, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Perryton Cemetery with the Rev. James MacNealy officiating. Mrs.

Lybarger died Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 2006, at the LPN Care Center. Born Feb. 6, 1918, in Perryton, she was the daughter of the late Clifford B. and Mary B.

(Fairall) Walcott and was a 1936 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. She retired in 1980 from Owens-Corning Fiberglas after 28 years of service. Mrs. Lybarger was a member of the Perryton Church of Christ and attended First Christian Union Church of Newark. She was also honorary member of VFW Women's Auxiliary 1060, Moose Lodge Auxiliary 499, and a member of the 25 Year Club and Retirees Club of Owens Corning.

Surviving are two sisters-inlaw, Reva Sherman and Darlene Willey, both of Newark; and nine nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen W. Lybarger, who died Aug. 24, 1991, and one brother. There will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Ohio Hospice, 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, OH 43055, or to the charity of one's choice. The family has entrusted the Newark Chapel of Vensil-Orr Chute Funeral Home to assist them with arrangements. For additional information, or to sign our online memorial guest book, please visit www.vocfh.com and click "obituaries." Jesse Glover April 16, 1980-Jan. 17, 2006 Jesse Glover, 25, of Newark, passed away Jan. 17, 2006.

A celebration of Jesse's life will be held at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.crissschoedinger.com to e- mail condolences. I WANT TO BE YOUR CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Matthew Ellis Newark Office The MANTONYA CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS "ONE OF CENTRAL OHIO'S EQUIPPED CHIROPRACTIC FACILITIES" Quantum Lasers Designed by NASA for Relief of Pain Instrument Gentle Manual Adjusting Techniques Therapy Department and Rehabilitation Department Computerized Nutritional Testing by Electro-Dermal Screening Highly Trained, Experienced and Caring Doctors Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee (Call or see Mantonyachiropractic.com for details) The MANTONYA CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS Providing Expert Health Care to Central Ohio Since 1971 Dr. Matthew Ellis Newark Office 919 N.

2141 Street Newark 366-6601 149 High Street Hebron 928-7646 Guitar Workshop: 1 to 2 p.m.; Emil Eugene (Gene) McCollum May 7, 1919-Jan. 17, 2006 Funeral services for Emil Eugene (Gene) McCollum, 86, of Thurmont, Md. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick, Md. Following the service, interment will take place in the Garden of Devotion at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Frederick.

McCollum died Jan. 17, 2006, in Bradenton, Fla. He was husband of Rosemary Price McCollum, of Thurmont, Md. Born May 7, 1919, in Washington County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Samuel and Collie McCollum. He worked for many years as an ironworker in Ohio.

He also worked at Kaiser Aluminum Company in Newark. In 1970 he moved from Ohio to Frederick, where he was employed by Eastalco Aluminum Company, and later by Ft. Detrick, where he retired in 1984. He was a life member of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship and was the first chapter president in Frederick Md. He served in many roles with the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowships including field representative, international director for the state of Maryland and convention chairman for many conventions at Hood College and Mt.

Saint Mary's College. In addition, he also served as chaplain for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball training camp in Bradenton, Fla. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, IS. Michael E. McCollum and wife Sandy, and Timothy J.

McCollum and wife Cathejo; two daughters, Marrianne Spaulding and Deborah S. Klipp and husband James; one sister, Camilla Moser, of Pennsburg, one brother, Raymond McCollum, of Riverside, 10 grandchildren; three stepgrandsons; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 U.S.

15 Frederick, Md. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 3355 26th St. Bradenton, FL 34205. Arrangements by Resthaven Funeral Services in Frederick. Ernest O.

Scott Nov. 5, 1926-Jan. 17, 2006 A private funeral service will be held for Ernest O. Scott, 79, of Newark, with Pastor Jim Young officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

Mr. Scott died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006. He was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Fallsbury Township to the late William H.

and Eunice L. (Davis) Scott. He was employed by Cooperrider Chevrolet, Smelter Chevrolet and owned and operated Scott Motors. He was an accomplished cabinetmaker. He was passionate about his woodworking, his tree farm and his antiques.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannette (Ikehorn) Scott, whom he married Nov. 3, 1989; daughter, Sherilyn Lee, of Phoenix; son, Gary A. Scott, of Newark; brother, Walter W. Scott, of Newark; sisters, Vernabelle (Paul) Babcock, of Heath, and Charlene (Jim) Jenkins, of Newark; grandsons, Michael (Sue Ann) Lee and David Lee, of Arizona; granddaughter, Kari Scott, of St. Louisville; greatgranddaughter, Kayley, of St.

Louisville; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Clarabelle (Bush) Scott in 1984. Memorial contributions may be made to the James Cancer Hospital Development Office, 300 W. 10th Ave. B-13-4-459, Columbus, OH 43210.

Vensil-Orr Chute Funeral Home, 1850 W. Main is in charge of arrangements. For additional information, or to sign our online memorial guest book, please visit www.vocfh.com and click "obituaries." Brucker Kishler Funeral Home Funeral Home in Licking Co. 985 N. 21st Newark 366-3343 READERS CHOICE AWARDS The Midland Theatre, North Park Place, Newark; blues artist Brad Litwin will teach self-expression and a few new licks and progressions; no charge; reservations are required; call (740) 349-9218, Ext.

8. Jailvis Il: The Auction: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Johnstown Opera House, 1 S. Main proceeds assist the Johnstown Historical Society; the $5 admission will give you five $1 tickets for bidding; the first of two sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature many items donated by merchants for the non-Elvis buyer; session two will be especially for the Elvis-ites and collectable dealers; for information, call (740) 967-8721. SUNDAY Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: Ladies Only Tournament begins at noon.

Open tournament starts at 4 p.m. $20 buy-in, $100 available in chips. Two $20 re-buys. Sons of Italy Hall, 607 McKinley Newark, (740) 322-322- 6251. MONDAY MLK Day Observances: Wynton Marsalis, 1:30 p.m., Swasey Chapel, Denison University, Granville.

The Denison Gospel Choir will open the program. Afterwards, the Gospel Choir will lead a musical procession to the Doane Library, where a dessert reception for Marsalis is planned at 2:40 p.m. Tom Carroll and the Denison Jazz Ensemble will perform. The convocation and reception are open to the public. Alzheimer's Education Class: 6 to 8 p.m; The Carol Strawn Center, 126 W.

Church "Alzheimer's Disease Validation and we will be discussing the ways to help the Alzheimer's person, and to help the caregiver; free; (740) 5190. Hopewell Township: 7 p.m.; Township House, 16191 Flint Ridge Road SE; (740) 787-2787. Moundbuilders Toastmasters: 7 p.m.; room 70 of Hopewell Hall at the Newark Campus of Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College; open to all persons who desire to improve their communication skills; for details, visit moundbuilderstm.org, send e-mail to or call (740) 366-6466. TUESDAY Masonic Breakfast: Social hour, 8:30 a.m., breakfast, 9 a.m.; 875 W. Irving Wick Drive; all masons, non-masons, and their ladies are invited; this is a small fundraiser for the Temple and the donation requested is $5.

Licking County Transit Board: 6:30 p.m.; 763 E. Main St. (rear conference room); to discuss monthly transportation Thank You To the family and friends that came to the hospital and home to see Cindy. For all the food and flowers. Thank you Hospice, the fifth floor of the hospital Dr.

Jackie Jones. Thank You, Joe Johnson Family issues. Parenting Class: 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Licking Memorial Hospital in the Ruth Ridout Room, third floor, 1320 W. Main the class prepares parents and new parents to expect as their babies grow; no cost; to register, call (740) 348-4388. GriefShare Grief Support Group: 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

every Tuesday through Feb. 21; Tri-Village Christian Church, 7509 E. Broad (740) 927-4909. Blood Drive: Newark Healthcare Centre, 75 McMillen Drive; to schedule an appointment, call Erin Wheeler at (740) 344-0357. WEDNESDAY Heath Senior Euchre Party: Noon; Stacey's Homestyle Buffet, Heath; open to all seniors in Licking County 50 and older who enjoy playing euchre; cost is $6.25, which includes lunch.

Resume Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m.; Buckeye Lake Library; free to the public, but space is limited; call (740) 928-0472 to reserve your spot. Spaghetti Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m.; Sons of Italy Lodge, 607 McKinley cost is $5, which includes spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert; everyone welcome. Annual Newark Athletic Booster Fish Fry: 6 p.m.; Owens Corning Fieldhouse, Hollander Street; tickets are family up to 5 members $35, adults 15 and older $10, youth (6-14) tickets are available through the coaches or the athletic office; also a silent auction. Licking Township Zoning Commission: 6:30 p.m.; Licking Township Hall, 6864 National Road, Jacksontown. Licking County Buddhist Fellowship: 7 p.m.; Mandorla Book Shoppe, 2056 Cherry Valley Road, Newark.

An Evening with Lyle Lovett Acoustic Trio: 8 p.m.; The Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark; tickets are call (740) 345-LIVE or stop by The Midland box office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and an hour before the show; tickets are also available online at www. www.midlandtheatre.org; add an additional $2 to each ticket for handling and historic preservation fees.

Community Calendar lists events open to the public and appears daily on this page. To submit items, e-mail advocate fax to (740) 328-8581, or send to Community Calendar, The Advocate newsroom, 22 N. First Newark, 43055. For more information, call Amy Halblaub at (740) 328-8537. Sudoku solution Puzzle on Page 2A Solution to 6 2 15 4 9 4 3 7 1 5 8 7 9 2 16 4 3 7 13 9 4 27 5 1 8 312 8 5 79 6 2 3 4 5 8 6 9 Cremation: the simple alternative.

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