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The Advocate LOCAL Friday, March 2, 2001 Deaths and funerals Calendar John King Jan. 31, 1921-Feb. 28, 2001 A funeral service for John D. "Jack" King, 80, Thornville, formerly of Somerset, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the BopeThomas Funeral Home with the Rev.

Gene Dawson officiating. Burial will be in New Lexington Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Somerset American Legion Leo Ryan Post 58. Mr. King, a World War II Army veteran, died Feb.

28, 2001, at his residence. He was born Jan. 31, 1921, in Somerset, to the late Miles D. and Alice Dittoe King. Mr.

King was a member of Carpenters Local Millwright 200, Thornville AmVets, and was a 50-year member of New Lexington Eagles. He is survived by: his wife of 55 years, whom he married Jan. 17, 1946, Alma K. Allen King of the home; sisters, Helen E. Hatfield of Thornville, LaVerne C.

Gall of New Lexington, Rose Marie Cotterman of Somerset and F. Joanne Hilliard of Thornville; brothers, Fred King of New Lexington, and Robert D. King and Gene King, both of Somerset; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-brother, Donald King; and sister, Irene Stayton. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday at the funeral home in Somerset. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 1435-B W. Main Newark, Ohio 43055. Eileen M. Smith Feb.

11, 1917-Feb. 27, 2001 A service to celebrate the life of Eileen M. Smith, 84, of Newark, will be held at 1 p.m. today at the CrissKirkpatrick-Schoedinger Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Tom Myers, grandson, David Richards and niece, Carol Myers officiating.

Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Smith, a retired cook for Restaurant, died Feb. 27, 2001, at LPN Healthcare Facility. She was born Feb.

11, 1917, in Newark, to the late Thomas A. Powell Sr. and Marie E. (Glaunsinger) Powell. Mrs.

Smith, who also assisted her father with Powell Orchards, was a 1937 graduate of Newark High School. She was an active member of Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Dorcas Welfare of the church. She is survived by: her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald (Irene) Smith of Warsaw, and Richard "Dick" (Marilyn) Smith of Newark; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Jesse) Wolford of Walhonding; grandchildren, David Richards, Charles Richards, Raymond Richards, Kelly Sylvia, Kimberly Cunningham, Doug Smith, Kathrine Vickers, Jennifer Smith, Amanda Smith and Jessica Wolford; 10 children; two great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Tom (Betty) Powell Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her sister, Juanita Myers; brothers, Donald and Robert Powell; and grandchildren, Ronald and Christopher Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio or the American Diabetes Foundation.

MEMORIAM In loving memory of Roger Eugene Moran Passed away March 2, 1958 Sadly missed by Mom and Family CRISSKIRKPATRICK SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. -A Name Worthy of Your 179 Granville at Ninth 345-9714 SERVICES Bert Ridenour: Memorial service, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Ramada Inn, Heath. Florabelle McDowell: Service, 2 p.m. March 10, The Leonard Memorial Home, Glen Ellyn, Ill.

Benjamin Pemberton: Service, 2 p.m. today, Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home. Anna Jones: Memorial service, 4 p.m. today, Moose Creek Baptist Church, North Pole, Alaska; 7 p.m. March 13, Chapel by the Sea, Anchorage, Alaska.

Joseph Williams: Calling hours, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Given-Dawson Funeral Home, Coshocton; service, 2 p.m. Saturday, funeral home. Charles Sheats: Calling hours, p.m. today, Criss-KirkpatrickSchoedinger Funeral Chapel; service, 3:30 p.m.

today, funeral home. Ruth Kennedy: Calling hours, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Reed-Egan Funeral Home; Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Monday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Jack King: Calling hours, 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Bope-Thomas Funeral Home; service, 10 a.m. Monday, funeral home. Lloyd Ranck: Calling hours, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Bope-Thomas Funeral Home; service, 2 p.m.

Monday, Hopewell United Methodist Church. Lloyd Lee Ranck Feb. 14, 1905-March 1, 2001 A funeral service for Lloyd Lee Ranck, 96, of Glenford, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hopewell United Methodist Church near Glenford, with Pastor John Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Glenford.

Mr. Ranck, a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church, died March 1, 2001, at Genesis Good Samaritan. He was born Feb. 14, 1905, in Columbus, to the late Pearson J. and Cora Shadwick Ranck.

Mr. Ranck was a member of Linden Lodge 634 and was a former member of Glenford Grange, Farm Bureau and National Huguenot Society. He is survived by: his sons, P.J. (Nancy) Ranck of Gratiot, and Terry Ranck and Dale (Janet) Rank, all of Newark; grandsons, Alan Mark Mitchell and Wade A. Ranck; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife of 46 years, Eleanor Hailey Ranck in 1983; and sisters, Helen Smith and Viola Adel Carrel. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Bope-Thomas Funeral Home in Somerset. MEMORIAM In loving memory of My Dad Paul Modesitt On his 60th birthday today. Love and miss you lots.

Jimmy Mom MEMORIAM In loving memory of Mildred S. Stough Who passed away 6 years ago today March 2, 1995. Sadly missed by Family; Ruth, Durward, Susan, Tim, Brian, and Tyler Maxwell. Brucker Kishler 985 N. 21st Newark 366-3343 Funeral Visitation Times Call 349-4801 Mary F.

Koch Feb. 28, 2001 A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mary F. Koch, 89, of Westerville, formerly of Mount Vernon, who died Feb. 28, 2001, at Westerville Manor Care. She is survived by: her sons, Gary (Carolyn) Koch of North Carolina, and Tad (Carol), Koch of Colorado; grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer and Melissa; and great-grandchild, Joshua.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Dr. Justin L. Koch; and parents, Edgar and Burdelle Grove. An online memorial is located at www.warrenfkauber.plan4ever.com. NATIONAL OBITUARIES Edward Bassett PORTLAND, Ore.

(AP) Edward Bassett, who nurtured two generations of reporters, editors and photographers as a journalism professor, died Thursday of liver disease. He was 72. Bassett led journalism programs at five major U.S. universities, including the University of Washington, and spent four years as executive editor of the Statesman Journal in Salem. In 1993, he won the nation's top award for journalism school administrators, presented by the Freedom Forum.

Bassett also served as president of both the American Association Schools and Departments of Journalism and the Association of Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a sister, and four grandchildren. Hermann H. Field SHIRLEY, Mass. (AP) Hermann H.

Field, who cowrote two novels with his cellmate while imprisoned in Poland during the Cold War, died Friday. He was 90. Field was imprisoned by communist authorities in Poland from 1949 to 1954 after he was arrested while looking for his brother. To pass the time in prison, he and Stanislaw Mierzenski co-wrote "Angry and "Duck Lane," which were published after the inmates' release. "Angry Harvest" was the basis of a TV drama presented by Kraft Theater in 1958, and a German film by Agnieszka Holland, which was an Academy Award runner-up for best foreign film in 1986.

Newark Ice Hockey tournament to be held The Newark Municipal Ice Rink, 936 Sharon Valley Road, will host the annual house tournament of the Newark Ice Hockey Association on March 3, 4, 10 and 11. Games will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will continue all day. The public is invited. For more information, call 349-4765.

This week LICKING METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY: 3 p.m. March 12; Terrace Gardens community room. SONS OF ITALY RINASCIMENTO LODGE 2486: 1 p.m. Sunday; lodge home, 607 McKinley potluck; monthly meeting, 7 p.m. March 14; lodge home.

MOUNDBUILDERS. ROSE SOCIETY: 2 p.m. Sunday; SharonBrooke Inn; landscape designer Kirsten Pape; program, Monet's garden in France; public invited; call (740) 967-8116. BLOODMOBILE: 1-7 p.m. Monday; Church of the Social Hall, Johnstown; call (740) 967- 4558.

JOINT COLUMBUS AND FRANKLIN COUNTY. HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD: March 13 meeting canceled because of not receiving any applications, to review; next meeting, 11 a.m. Tuesday; MORPC. MAKE YOUR CHILD A SAFE CHILD: p.m. Wednesday; learn about dangers, safety tactics, and what to do if your child is victimized; presenter Teri Molnar; for location and to register, call 522-1341.

FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES: 4 p.m. Wednesday; FHSECO office; RSVP by Monday. LICKING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL MEETING: 2 p.m. Sunday; Administration Building, Newark; explanation and tour of records in Recorders Office; members asked to meet at back entrance promptly at 2 p.m.; after entering the building the doors will be locked. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saturday; Jacksontown United Methodist Church; adults, $4.

COUNTRY MUSIC FELLOWSHIP ORGANIZATION: 10:30 p.m. Wednesday; Zerger Hall; potluck at 7:15 SENIOR APARTMENTS Immediate Openings At: NORTHTOWNE GOOSEPOND Senior-Living Retirement Village 366-3685 366-2969 Monthly Rent Includes: Keeping Utilities Pull Transportation Checks Nursing Available re Please join us for Own Your Own Franchise Meet with the experts to learn about: Selecting a franchise Developing your plan Financing your business Wednesday, March 7, 2001 7:00 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Newark Public Library Conference Room 101 West Main Street Free Admission Seating is limited- Reservations are a must! For reservations, call 888-322-3726 or e-mail Visit www.frannet.com/columbus FRANNET IF FRANCHISE CONNECTION SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER American National Bank Your Ideas, Our Expertise, The Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the Ohio Department of Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration and local partners.

The support given through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of uny of the co-sponsor(s) or participants opinions, products or services. This program is provided on a non basis. Special arrangements for handicapped will be made if requested in advance. A partnership program of the U.S. Small Business Administration, We reserve the right to cancel.

p.m. and jam session featuring guest band Pick Five, of Zanesville; members and guests bring covered dish; everyone welcome. CPR-PR REVIEW: 1:30 p.m. Sunday; call Red Cross for information. Every week PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8 a Saturdays; The Main Place, 112 S.

Third $3.50 donation; 345-6246. P.A.C.E. (PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS CAN EXERCISE): 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Newark Healthcare Center, 75 McMillen Drive, south conference room sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation; designed to increase endurance and flexibility; free for individual with arthritis; call 344-0357. PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE: 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays and Tuesdays; Zerger Hall; seniors welcome. YES CLUB: p.m. Monday-Friday; 39 N. First free membership for youth sixth through 12th grades; call 522-0937. NEWARK EAGLES 387 EUCHRE: 7:30 Mondays and Wednesdays; open to the public.

NETWORKING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL: 11:30 a.m.; Bunky's, 1650 W. Church St. LINE DANCE CLASSES: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; Heath Eagles, Hollander Street; open to the public; $4 per person; call 366-3360; no pre-registration required. EUCHRE-SENIORS: 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday; Zerger Hall, 745 E. Main Newark; 55 or older. TOPS CLUB 1069: 10 a.m. Monday; St. Louisville Christian Church, 127 S.

Sugar old and new members welcome; for information call Vivian at 745-5603, or Lavaun at 745-2814. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday; Zerger Hall; novice players welcome; partners encouraged but will pair up if available. NEWCOMERS CLUB GROUP WALKS: 9 a.m. Tuesday; food court entrance, Indian Mound Mall, Heath; call 366-5792.

VINTAGE VOICES: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway, Granville; call 587-4411. WORD OF LIFE CLUB: 7- 9 p.m. Wednesday; Calvary Christian Union Church, Ohio 13, Thornville; for youth ages 12-18.

ADULT SHUFFLEBOARD: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday; Newark shuffleboard courts, Sharon Valley Road (next to Municipal Ice Rink). KRAFTY KRAFTERS: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday; St. Louisville Community Center; call 892- 3457, 344-6169 or 745-5018. NEWARK LIONS: Noon Wednesday; Buckingham House, Sixth and West Main streets, Newark; call 323-1743.

NEWARK FOOTBALL PARENTS CLUB: p.m. Wednesday; Newark High School library. HARVEST TIME: 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturday; Kids for the Kingdom, a nondemoninational program for 4- to 10-year-olds, with the intent of teaching biblically based morals and values through the use of music, crafts, stories and puppets; no fee and a snack is provided; call 928-8995. The Advocate a slice of your life.

On February 8th, following illnesses due to age, we sent them down the Now our Chelsea has them in Heaven with her en rides beneath the rainbow. She rides across the greenest meadows and crosses babbling brooks Trotting along on Crackerjack she giggles with each stride He's free from arthritis now, as part of God's promise. Crackerjack looks No longer hairy coated, but all slick and his hide: I shall be comforted knowing that Chelsea is caring for my Dobby Evermore She's keeping him trail worthy for her Mamal So we may go trotting down Heaven's trail together, Chelsea me. my She on her pony, Crackerjack; and Dobby for her Mamal. Another birthday without our each as painful as the last.

Aunt Valerie, her Daddy, her Papal Daily try to deal with the loss of our sweet girl and the past. To again hold our Chelsea in our arms is the goal of her IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED Chelsea Lynn Belcher Chelsea Lynn you are missed today on your 9th birthday Just as much as on the day we lost you 28 months ago On October 25th our lives were shattered in such a way That we are still held in limbo at an all time low. Happy Birthday are words I wish I could say As I hold you tight in the circle of my arms. And watch you open presents on your day. And enjoy watching you here on the farm.

Everyday as your Daddy worked, you were cared for by Papal me Our days were filled with wonder and the joy of you You'd fill the buckets with grain as you giggled with glee Feeding the horses was something daily enjoyed by you. Little Chelsea learned to ride on her pony Crackerjack And furthered her equitation on our dear horse, Diablo INCREDIBLY MISSED BY HER DADDY, MAMAL PAPAL AND AUNT VALERIE MARCH 2, 2001.