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OBITUARIES John Douglas "Grizz" Butt GRANVILLE: A gathering celebrating the life of John "Grizz" Butt, 53, of Granville, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2010 a at the McPeek Lodge, 3447 RacCOOn Ohio. A Valley Road, Granville, private graveside service will be in Welsh Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Stephen J. Cramer officiating.

Doug died Friday, February 5, 2010 at his home after an ex- tended illness. He was born January 29, 1957 in Granville, Ohio to Evelyn L. (Foster) and the late Ralph L. Butt. A 1975 graduate of Granville High School, Doug was previously employed as a foreman at Excavating Unlimited.

The great outdoorsman that he was, "Grizz" greatly enjoyed deer hunting, cutting firewood, snow plowing, golfing and any other outdoor recreation. He loved spending time with his family whether it was selecting the perfect Christmas tree or watching football on TV. In addition to his mother, surviving are his children, Abby Jayne, Joey and Andy Butt of Granville; brothers and sistersin-law, Kenneth Neil and Brenda Butt of Granville, and Rodney L. and Deb Butt of Granville; and nephews and nieces, Jessica, Josh, Megan, Jason, Emily, and Tyler. Arrangements are in the care of McPEEK-HOEKSTRA FUNERAL HOME in Granville.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mcpeekhoekstra.com. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058 or American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The family would like to the hospice nurses and aides, Doug's caregivers, everyone who said prayers, visited, sent cards, and brought food, and helped in any way. Oscar V.

"Vince" Laisure NEWARK: A funeral service for Oscar V. "Vince" Laisure, age 89, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, at the Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral Cremation Service with Rev. Gene Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Hanover Cemetery.

Mr. Laisure died Friday, February 5 at Autumn Healthcare. He was born September 3, 1920 in Columbus to the late Oscar and Audrey (Potts) Laisure. Vince served in the Canadian Army (R.C.A.) air division during WWII and worked as a construction worker for over 40 years as a concrete finisher. He is survived by his wife, Mabel, of 64 years; three daughters, June Hill of Alabama, Marilyn (Phil) Chesser of Newark, Anita (Carl) Lacy of Nashport; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 11 greatgreat grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers; Harold and Paul Laisure; and sister, Virginia Williams. Friends may call from 5 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, at the funeral home, 59 North Fifth Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio. Please visit: www.hendersonvanatta.com to view a memorial and to leave a message of condolence for the Laisure family.

Henderson Van Alta STICKLE Funeral Cremation Service Newark Heath Helen Bibart Fowler SOMERSET: Helen Bibart Fowler, 89, of Somerset, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Autumn Healthcare of Somerset. Helen was born May 21, 1919 in Thorpe, West the daughter of the late George and Mary Avram Bibart. She was an honor graduate of Newark High School (1936). On December 24, 1938.

she married Edward H. Fowler in Trinity Episcopal Church in Newark, Ohio. A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Fowler moved many times during Col. Fowler's military career.

She made each house a home often giving temporary lodging to Air Force officers who were seeking scarce wartime. billets. Mrs. Fowler planted gardens and made the most of ration stamps. She worked tirelessly along with Col.

Fowler to give their girls golden childhoods and opportunities to be educated, constructive adults. In later years, she was a dental assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Upon retirement, Helen and Ed moved to Somerset, Ohio. Mrs. Fowler was known for her love of gardening and beautifully crafted needlework.

She also maintained a weekly correspondence with friends and nursing home residents. Most of all Helen was a wise, compassionate and loving woman who, like her husband, loved justice and God. Mrs. Fowler is survived by three daughters, A. Sue Fowler of Rio Dell, California, Dr.

Patricia A. Keener of Indianapolis, IN, and Linda Grow of Somerset; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Edward H. Fowler (Dec.

17, 2008). No calling hours will be observed. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednes7 day, February 10, 2010 in Somerset Cemetery with Dave Troyer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen and Theresa Ulrich Rural.

Professional Education Endowment Fund, The Muskingum County Community Foundation, 554 Putnam Zanesville, Ohio 43701: Bope-Thomas Funeral Home in Somerset, Ohio is entrusted I OBITUARIES, NEWS Obituaries and photographs submitted to the Newark Advocate may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms. Jessica Rae "Jessi" Buchanon NEWARK: A funeral service for Jessica Rae "Jessi" Buchanon, age 21, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, at the Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral Cremation Service with Pastor Matthew P. Van Winkle officiating. Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery.

Jessi passed away Friday, February 5, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born June 29, 1988 in Newark. Jessi was a 2006 graduate of Newark High School where she was active in the color guard and enjoyed singing. In 2008 she received an Associate of Science Degree in Forensics from Central Ohio Technical College. Jessi's passion in life was caring for others and she became an STNA in 2 2009.

She was employed with Interim Healthcare as a home health aide. Jessi was a friend to everyone she met. She was very devoted to her family and dearly loved her sister. She loved all animals, especially her cat, Sunny. She will be greatly missed by her parents, Richard Allen "R- ick" Buchanon and Edwana Sue (Litton) Buchanon; and sister, Jerrica Dean Buchanon, all of Newark; maternal grandmother, Helen Litton of Newark; paternal grandmother, Beverly Buchanon of Fort Wayne, Indiana; aunts, Susan "Polly" Buchanon of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Carolyn Crozier of North Carolina; uncle, Ron (Loretta) Buchanon of Newark; great aunt, Judy (Rex) Ramsey of Newark; great-uncle, Sam (Beth) Clayton of Newark; many cousins including Chris, Becky, Josh, Justin, Wendy, Nicole, Heath, Vanessa, Atrina, Amy, Virgil and Jim and Kathy Rhodes and family; many close friends including Regina (Jeff) Large, Aaron Miracle, Jeff (Tish) Targett and family and Kyle Lightle; many friends from school and work and many other special know who you She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Etzel Eugene Buchanon; and paternal great-grandparents, Hazel Buchanon White and Sam and Lena Clayton.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, February 8, at the funeral home, 59 North Fifth Street, Newark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Homeward Bound Humane Society. Please visit: www.hendersonvanatta.com to view a memorial and to leave a message of condolence for Jessi's family. Henderson Van Atta STICKLE Luneral Cremation Service Newark Heath James D.

Marshall BUCKEYE LAKE: A funeral service celebrating the life of James D. Marshall, 50, of Buckeye Lake, will be held Tuesday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the chapel of the Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Brown as celebrant. Interment will follow at a later date in Clifton, West Virginia. Jim died suddenly on Friday evening February 5, 2010 at home.

He was born September 4. 1959 in Bethesda, Maryland at the Naval Hospital, the son of James F. and the late Betty (Wilson) Marshall. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister Linda. He is survived by his father; and sister, Hazel (Wayne) Rasmussen of Pickerington; his nephew, Harlan (Veronica) Rasmussen of Pickerington; and his niece, Lesa (Dan) May of Pataskala; grand nephews, Zac and Justin May; and grand niece, Addisyn Rasmussen.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 9, from 3 5 p.m. at The Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 Main Sti in Kirkersville, where an online guest register and memorial are available at: www.hoskinsonfuneral.com Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of James D. Marshall. Hoskinson Funeral Home In Loving Memory of Ester Miller February 6, 1996 Sadly missed By and Sons Grandchildren loved and 0000523187 Paul H. Harkness, 89: Service, 2 p.m.

today, Heath United Methodist Church. Norma L. Bonner, 67: Visitation, 5 to 8 p.m. today, CrissSchoedinger Funeral Home, Newark. Service, 1 p.m.

Monday, funeral home. Elizabeth M. Walton, 94: Visitation, 2 to 4 p.m. today, LawBaker Funeral Home, Utica. Service, 11 a.m.

Monday, funeral home. Jean Griffith, 85: Visitation, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Hoskinson Funeral Home, Kirkersville. Service, 10 a.m. Monday, Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Ralph L. Sharrow, 72: Visitation, 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Brucker Kishler Funeral Home, Newark. Service, 11 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home.

Helen Bibart Fowler, 89: Service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Somerset Cemetery. John Douglas "Grizz" Butt, 53: Memorial gathering, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 21, McPeek Lodge, 3447 Raccoon Valley Road, Granville.

James D. Marshall, 50: Visitation, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 E. Main Kirkersville. Service, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, funeral home. Oscar V. "Vince" Laisure, 89: Visitation, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Newark chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral Cremation Service, 59 N. Fifth Newark.

Service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Jessica Rae "Jessi" Buchanon, 21: Visitation, 4 to p.m., Monday, Newark 'chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral Cremation Service, 59 N. Fifth Newark. Service, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, funeral home. DEATH IN THE NEWS PHILLIP MARTIN Denson, the current chief who JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Phillip Martin, a longtime chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, was remembered Friday as a visionary who lifted the tribe from stifling poverty with casinos and other businesses. Martin died Thursday night at a Jackson hospital with his family by his side after suffering a massive stroke a few days earlier, said his niece, Natasha Phillips. He was 83.

Martin's 28-year tenure saw construction of an industrial park and the $750 million Pearl River Resort, complete with two casinos, a golf club and a water park, on tribal land in rural east central Mississippi, about 65 miles northeast of Jackson. He was praised for creating thousands of jobs. He also set up a scholarship that pays 100 percent of college costs for tribal youth. "He was a great man and a visionary leader He transformed the economy of our Tribe and with it the fate of our people," said Miko Beasley defeated Martin in 2007. First elected chief in 1979, Martin promoted economic development long before the casinos opened.

In 1981, he persuaded his hometown of Philadelphia, to issue bonds to lure American Greetings to an industrial park on the Pearl River Reservation. The operation employed 150-250 people at its peak. Martin's influence reached beyond Mississippi. He was the first president of the Board of Regents of Haskell Indian Junior College, now Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence Kan. He also served as president of the National Tribal Chairmen's Association president of United South and Eastern Tribes Inc.

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Sponsored by the Land of Legend Barbershop Chorus. Proceeds benefit local Licking County charities: a SERVICES The Advocate I Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 Terry Gilliam, AP Jackie Buell, Ph.D., R.D.L.D., director of sports nutrition at Ohio State University, front, and docotral student Jonathan Scott, right, look at the computer screen scan of Beth Grainger's hip while onlookers watch at The Center of Science and Industry, in Columbus. Museum puts university research on display BY JOANNE VIVIANO Associated Press COLUMBUS Two moms pushing strollers watch as a woman named Beth has full body scan done just a few feet away at an unlikely venue: the Center of Science and Industry, a downtown museum known as a hands-on discovery mecca for kids. There's more to see behind the glass walls of a lab at the museum: a machine that assesses body mass and composition and an assembly of fitness equipment including a treadmill, stationary bike and a Nintendo Wii.

In what's believed to be the country's first working research lab inside a science museum, researchers at Ohio State University seek to teach the public about nutrition and exercise and expose both adults and youngsters to work that was previously done behind university walls. The newly opened "Labs in Life" brings that Ohio State research into the open at COSI. Beth's identity is kept confidential as part of a study on the effects of recreational running on bone mass. She has agreed to allow museum visitors to see her step on a scale, sit down to have blood drawn and lie in a machine to have her skeleton, spine, arm and hip scanned. A handful of museums around the country have areas where researchers discuss their work with museum visitors, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is building a facility that would bring research into the public view, but the COSI lab remains unique.

"There is some momentum in involving the public more in this kind of research, but they are the first doing it in this way," said Maria Zacharias, spokeswoman for the National Science Foundation. It's the type of venture, connecting research with people and health, that should be happening more, said Sean Smith, spokesman for the Association of Science-Technology Centers. The project could be replicated at other science centers to expose more people to university research, said Jonathan Scott, an Ohio State doctoral student helping with the bone density research. "A lot of it's published in scholarly journals people might not have access to or if they do it's written in such a way that it's not necessarily in layman's terms," he said. The project was about eight years in the making and took an initial investment of about $700,000, excluding medical equipment, which was secured at a discount by researchers, said Dr.

David Chesebrough, president and chief executive of COSI. Nutrition and physical activity were chosen as topics in hopes the research would help people understand their bodies and make positive lifestyle changes. Chesebrough said the lab's community involvement could open researchers up to more grant money. "We're starting to see what we'd hoped we would see, which is a positive effect on the public pointing the way for how science centers and universities can work together for their mutual benefit, and more importantly the mutual benefit of the community," he said. Certain programs at the museum catering to youngsters who might not have been encouraged to go to college have incorporated the labs, allowing students to use the equipment.

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