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Have a story Idea? Contact City Editor Tom Perry at (740) 450-6753 or tperrynncogannett.com LocalState Page Times Recorder www.zanesviIletimesrecorder.coni FRIDAY July 5, 2002 3fl Students keep college going during the summer Web extra Want to team more about miter Info box Muskingum College is employing 67 students this summer in a variety of positions. Some of these positions include: Financial Aid office: Answering phone calls from graduates and prospective students, clerical work Student Life: Dealing with housing issues, helping with residential life office, clerical work Physical Plant: Maintaining the college grounds and buildings Public Information: Getting information out on college happenings space? Go to In the news bar on the left, click on the words space and science. On the left hand blue screened box, click on the words, "Message boards." Among the topics at the site: missions and launches; science fiction; and the search for life. Briefs By TONYA SHIPLEY TR Staff Writer NEW CONCORD Some students at Muskingum College are preparing for their future not by studying academics, but by working full time. Molly McFarland and Emily Tacosik are two such students who arent spending their summer at a beach, but staving at the college to work.

Muskingum College is employing 67 students this summer, in a variety of positions. "I kind of just wanted to get the experience of living on my own. I wanted to get used to being by myself and taking care of myself without my mom and dad holding my hands," said Tacosik, 20, of Belmont A junior psychology major, Tacosik works in the Student Life office. She covers the office when the regular college staff is away, deals with housing issues and completes clerical tasks. "When I graduate I want to work in a college setting, so this is really good experience for me," said McFarland, 20, of Centerville.

She is a junior business major, and works in the financial aid office. This is the third summer she has worked at the college, but the first time she has been on her own. In previous years, she commuted from her home to the college. McFarland answers phone calls, and deals mostly with graduates. Her works also consists of clerical work.During her time in the office she has picked up a lot about the financial aid process so she can answer people's questions.

McFarland and Tacosik arent working for the money either, only getting paid $5.15 an hour. CHRIS CROOKTimes Recorder Emily Tacosik, who will be a Junior this fall, spends her summer working for the Student Life Office at Muskingum College in New Concord. During the school year they are paid through the Federal Work Study Program, but during the summer they are paid by college funds. "Student workers at Muskingum fill a wide range of positions that provide valuable assistance to our regular staff. In addition to that, these jobs help our students expand on their classroom experiences, and we believe that has great value." said J.

Ransom Clark, vice president for administration. Muskingum College is a liberal arts college, and has approximately 1,550 students. During the summer, the workers can get more hours. Both Tacosik and McFarland are working 40 hours week. They are real flexible with us if we need days off or for vacation," McFarland said.

A lot of it boils down to the college atmosphere. Both said everyone on campus works well together and the communication between the various offices is good. "It's not stressful to get up in the morning and go to work," Tacosik saicLAl-though both students visit their families more in the summer than during the school year, Tacosik said there are times when misses her home. "We have are little tiffs sometimes, and I think why did I come home, but then as soon as I get back (to school) I miss my family," she said. Even though she's working full time, she doesnt feel like she is missing out on things.

"This is giving us the experience of living on our own, getting up everyday and going to work, coming home every night and cooking our own food," Tacosik said. "We have a feeling of what being grown up is like." UhipleynrKogannett.com 450-6767 Judging a classic 1 a a JVL it Zanesville school board to hold special meeting ZANESVILLE The Zanesville Board of Education will hold a special meeting at noon Monday at the Administrative Center, 160 North Fourth Street The purpose of the meeting is to enter into executive session to consider the appointment of personnel and to consider the purchase of property for public use. Any official action by the board will be taken in open session. Girl hit in head on roller coaster AURORA A 12-year-old girl was struck on the head last weekend while riding the same Six Flags Worlds of Adventure roller coaster on which a woman claims suffering a fractured skull Tiera Sweeney needed stitches to close a cut on her forehead after she was struck by an object on the Villain. Her friend said she saw a rock in the car when they got out.

Sweeney was injured about halfway through the ride, about the same place where Terri Wang of Wisconsin said she suffered a fractured skull and broken nose when an object hit her July 2, 2000. Wang filed a lawsuit in Portage County last week saying that Six Flags officials had been notified four times before her injury that people were throwing rocks at riders on the Villain. A high fence was installed between the walkway and the Villain nearly two years ago. Six Flags closed a walkway Wednesday next to the roller coaster that led to a public picnic area, spokeswoman Shannon Paksaid. Sweeney's injury was the first complaint about items being thrown since the fence was built, Pak said.

She said it has not been determined what hit the girl Business leaders donate to pantry in honor of congressman DAYTON A food pantry for the poor has received a donation of $33,000 in honor of U.S. Rep. Tony Hall who has crusaded against hunger for years. House of Bread food pantry announced the gift on Wednesday from area business leaders. The gift, which will be used to buy kitchen equipment for the pantry, serves as a thank-you for the Dayton Democrat's 24 years in Congress and his fight against hunger.

The House of Bread is opening the doors to its new building this month. Executive Director Bill Evans said the new commercial kitchen will allow volunteers to serve 75,000 people a year, up from 40,000. The $900,000 building was constructed using money from individuals, businesses and churches and funds designated through the United Way. The dining room will be named for Hall's son, 15-year-old Matt, who died in 1996 after a four-year struggle with leukemia. "(Matt) went many places with me, in Africa and in the United States to various food kitchens," Hall said.

"He had a great heart and he would have loved this." Hall is waiting to be confirmed by the Senate as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations food and agriculture agencies in Rome. He has said he will resign his seat in Congress if the appointment is confirmed. Staff and win reports CHRIS CROOKH'imes Recorder Jim Drake judges Bob Harmon's 1938 Bulck Business Coupe during the car show that filled the streets of Zanesville near Zane1 Landing Park with cars of an varieties. Fayette Co.

commissioner to challenge Rep. Sulzer Longaberger plays host to American Dream Cruise In Schedule of events The day's events begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 6 p.m. 9 a.m. Flag-raising ceremo ny 2 p.m.

The Longaberger Band will perform, 3 p.m. Simple Pleasures Parade will begin 4 p.m. HB7 will perform 5 p.m. Car show awards will be distributed By LEO SHANE in Gannett News Service COLUMBUS Fayette County Commissioner John Schlichter will challenge Chillicothe Democrat Rep. Joe Sulzer for the 85th district House seat taking the place of Republican Rep.

Dennis Stapleton in the race. "I'm a strong believer in community service, and this is a greater way to serve the community," the new Republican challenger said. This is really an exciting opportunity." Republican leaders had been looking for a replacement candidate since Stapleton's surprise announcement in early June that he would bow out of the election. The race would have featured two incumbents, thanks to redis-tricting, but Stapleton cited personal reasons for not running. Schlichter acknowledged he will have an even tough battle to unseat Sulzer, but said he is confident in his chances.

The 44-year-old is a fourth-generation farmer, and has served on the Miami Trace school board, the Clinton-Highland-Fayette school board and the Southern State Community College Board of Trustees. He is married and has three children. Schlichter called the race "one of the most important races Ohio has faced in 30 years" and said he will focus on improving education and creating jobs in the 85th district The new district which is primarily Republican, includes three-fifths of Ross County, the western half of Pike County, and all of Fayette County. Sulzer has never met Schlichter, but said he believes his opponent is simply following Republican leadership's orders. "Once again we see the big city bosses try and buy this seat" he said.

"If he were to get elected he wouldn't represent the people here, just the big city bosses." By GRETCHEN COOK Special to the TR FRAZEYSBURG If you are feeling a letdown after Fourth of July celebrations, never fear the Longaberger Homestead has more celebration cooked up. Today, the Homestead is hosting the Sixth Annual American Dream Cruise In. Car collectors will display their classic cars and guests are invited to enjoy the vehicles from the 1900s through 1970s, and the entertainment This is one of the most highly attended events," said Jeff WhetzeL public relations representative for the Homestead. "We think families can add to their Fourth of July celebrations. "We have free entertainment" said WhetzeL The band HB7 and the past winners of the Cruise la The Cruise In will accept up to 500 vehicles, which will be judged in 18 categories, Whet-zel said.

Category winners will receive baskets. "It's a perfect fit for the family," Whetzel said. Admission is free and plenty of food and entertainment are available. They always put on a great show," said Joy Riddle from the Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce, which encourages people to attend the event Vehicle registration is $5, and cars can be registered the day of the event Pre-registra-tjon is recommended, and can be done by calling Guest Relations at (740) 322-5588. Registration and check-in will be conducted from 10 am to 2 p.m.

at the event Longaberger Homestead Band will entertain on an outdoor stage, and the Longaberger Entertainers will perform throughout the day. The day's highlights will include the Longaberger Homestead Simple Pleasures of Summer Parade, which will feature 33 JULY 5TH TIMES RECORDER! aA BUYING OR SELLIN3 A HOME? LC0X FOR THIS MONTH'S PUBLICATION IN THE 4t Brought to you by tho Zanesvilto Board of Realtor.