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NEWS, OBITUARIES LOCAL FORECAST TODAY FRI SAT SUN 68 52 70 45 68 43 66 43 TODAY TONIGHT Overcast with a Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. chance of rain. High in the upper 60s. )) Low in the lower 50s. Winds from the north Winds from the north at 5 to 15 mph.

at 5 to 10 mph. ALMANAC PRECIPITATION inch TEMPERATURES RECORDS Yesterday .......0.29 High yesterday ..71 FOR SEPT. 26 Month (to date) ..4.6 Low High 88 3 (1998) Normal Normal high ......72 Low 33 (1950) Year (to date) ..25.93 Normal low .......49 Normal ..........29.13 SUNRISE ..7:20 a.m. SUNSET ..7:16 p.m. YESTERDAY'S HIGH ..107, Death Valley, Calif.

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740-295-3417 She's been told by Twitter: Continued from Page 1A Fair technical skills are what Applegate was looking for when judging the nearly 700 entries. "There's a lot of good stuff here. There really is," she told the crowd. Applegate owns her own art shop and coordinates the arts section at the Canfield fair. Coshocton County Fair Board member Bob Buxton, after more than 30 years serving as Junior Fair superintendent, changed roles, taking over as Art Hall supervisor, a role vacated by Dan Markley who retired last year.

"I said when that position came up I'd like to be the superintendent," Buxton said. "Sometimes you've got to watch what you're wishing for." Buxton, who for years submitted his own antiques, photography, and hobby and collectibles, has made a few changes in his hall this year to improve viewing. "We changed the photography and made everyone use foam boards this year, which will make it a lot easier to hang them," he said. "We won't have to staple them, and they'll fit into the slots (on the wall)." Peg boards were removed and panels placed in one display area to let light through, which will give spectators a better view. The ropes also have been removed to permit fairgoers a closer look.

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The village might also request a budget audit from the state auditor's office just to make sure the books are in order, she said. The Council at the meeting voted to go on the Uniform Accounting Network, the computer software system used by the state auditor's office and most major municipalities in the state. This will allow for better and more detailed bookkeeping going forward. "It's going to take us a few months to get into the groove and figure out finances, but we will get there," Donley said. Additionally, she said a blue canopy and a security camera for Conesville Park purchased with village funds are missing.

She said officials would look for the items and if necessary file a theft report and seek insurance reimbursement. New members and goals At the meeting, Councilman David Saylor Sr. was promoted to council president. Paula Fry and Vicki Harvey, former council members, were welcomed back, along with newcomer Meg Gano. They join council members Gladys Thomas and David Saylor Jr.

Tonya Slade was appointed village clerk. Salary for the mayor is $150, council members are $83.11 and the clerk is $225 every three months. Donley said she would be donating her pay back to the village. Attorney William Todd Drown also is being retained by the village as legal counsel on an asneeded basis for $50 an hour. Drown is the village solicitor for Warsaw and other villages.

Donley said a letter would be sent to all village residents detailing the changes, what council is working on and thanking Appis for his service. Appis is suffer5 ing heart problems and his sister recently died of a heart attack. Village information and a list of new personnel will be posted at the post office, fire department and mayor's office. Currently, council is in discussions with Franklin Township trustees to contract with the township for gas for village equipment and winter snow removal. An insurance check for $4,250 was received for the Conesville Veterans Memorial that was damaged in a lightning strike in August.

Saylor who does woodworking, is drawing up plans for a new monument to be approved by the council. A security camera will be installed in the picnic shelter at Conesville Park and signs will be posted listing park hours to hopefully curtail recent vandalism. Donley said looking to the future as mayor, she wants to work on getting grants for village improvements and host a community clean-up day in the spring. She's talked with the Coshocton County commissioners about applying for Community Development Block Grant funds for street paving and repair. The Conesville council meets at 6:30 p.m.

the second Wednesday of the month at the Conesville Fire Department. tribune.com 740-295-3417 Twitter: Coshocton Tribune Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 Ohio lawmaker requests federal election monitors Associated Press Alicia Reece of Cincinnati federal observers will help says two recent federal restore the integrity of the CINCINNATI A state court decisions have the po- voting process and prevent lawmaker is asking Attor- tential to confuse Ohio vot- Ohioans from being denied ney General Eric Holder to ers trying to cast in-person their right to vote. send federal election moni- early ballots and or trying Reece made the request tors to Ohio in November to to cast provisional ballots. along with Cincinnati minprotect voter rights.

Reece tells Holder in a isters and community Democratic House Rep. letter dated Monday that leaders. OBITUARIES Obituaries and photographs Thelma J. Mortine submitted to the Coshocton MOUNT VERNON: Thelma J. Tribune may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms.

Nancy K. Porteus-Melick View obituaries online at Coshocton Tribune.com. FRESNO: Nancy K. Melick, 67, of Fresno, passed away on Tuesday September 25, 2012. Nancy was born in Coshocton to the late Roy Edward and Matilda J.

(Duling) Porteus on November 22, 1944. She graduated from West Lafayette High School and Kent State University Tuscarawas Nursing Program. She began her career at Southeast Regional Hospital, but spent most of her career at Coshocton Memorial Hospital ER Department where she retired in 2009. Nancy was an avid bowler participating in the Rollerette Bowling League and was a member of the Fresno United Methodist Church. Nancy is survived by her sons, Edward (Bambi) Zinkon of West Lafayette and Troy A.

(Chelley) Melick of Newark; daughters, Joanna (Kevin) Fillman of Farmville, VA and Amy (Kevin) McCoy of Coshocton; a brother, John (Nancy) Porteus of West Lafayette; sisters, Jane (Eric) Kreidler of Coshocton and Sue (Tom) Redman of Lancaster, OH; grandchildren, Bodie and Madison Wells, Adam and Kelby Fitch, Taylor and Jarred Melick, Collin and Allie McCoy, Ross and Cole Fillman; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sterl B. "Jake" Melick who passed away on July 2, 2012. Friends may call at The Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main Coshocton on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 3:00 6:00 PM where funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling hours with Pastor Don Dolick officiating. A private graveside committal service will be held at later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Health Services of Coshocton envelopes will be available at the funeral home. An online memorial is located at ILLER FUNERAL HOME FAMILY SERVING FAMILIES das George Gregory Pappas, Sr. NORWICH: George Gregory Pappas, 64, of Norwich, OH died Monday, September 24, 2012. He was born October 30, 1947, in Zanesville, OH. George graduated from Zanesville High School Class of 1965.

He married Hilda Marie Felton on February 20, 1971 in Coshocton, OH at St. John's United Church of Christ by Rev. Rezasch and Father Menelaos Papageorge of the Martin's Ferry Greek Orthodox Church. George was President of Lumi- Lite Candle Inc. He was a former president of National Candle Association.

He received the 2010 NCA Hall of Fame Award for his accomplishments and contributions to the industry. He was a member of several committees including the ASTM fire safety committee and holds several patents improving candle safety. He also worked tirelessly to protect the industry from unfair foreign trade practices and testified several times in Washington DC on behalf of the industry. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Zanesville, OH.

He is survived by his wife Hilda; and two children Natasha of Portland, OR and George I1, his wife Angie their daughters Alexis and Alaina of Norwich, OH; brother, Pete of Zanesville, OH; nephew Zane, his wife Alison and their son Soren of Westerville, OH. George was preceded in death by his parents Gregory George and Catherine (Sharpino) Pappas; and sister-in-law Verne Pappas. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 2-4 6-8pm with Christian Vigil at 7:45 followed by an opportunity for comments from family and friends at Hillis Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue Zanesville, OH. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, September 28, 2012 at 1:30 pm at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Zanesville, OH, with Father Martin Ralko as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.HillisHardwickFH.com Hillis Hardwick FUNERAL HOME DRESDEN: Kathryn F. Longaberger, 97 of Dresden died September 26, 2012 at Autumn Healthcare of Coshocton. She was born December 22, in Bristol, PA to the late Clarence and Ellen (Bilger) Craig.

From the age of eight she was raised by Frank and Kate Ogle. A 1933 graduate of Jefferson High School, Kate was a homemaker. She had worked parttime at the Dresden Branch Library and Jefferson High cafeteria. She was a member of the Dresden years. An avid gardener, Kate also She made many pieced baby blankets John (Joyce) Longaberger of Conesville; Dresden; grandchildren, Melody (Ken) Jim (Hope) Longaberger, Jeff (Jodi) (Debbie) Haines of Wills Creek, Julie and Carrie Barnes of Zanesville; and -grandchildren.

she was preceded in death by her whom she married October 20, 1934 1974; and her "other daughter" Reva from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 VENSIL CHUTE FUNERAL HOME, 714 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral McClelland officaiting. Burial will be in I VENSIL CHUTE FUNERAL HOMES Mortine, age 91, of Mount Vernon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, September 25, 2012 at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Mount Vernon.

She was born on January 5, 1921 in West Lafayette, OH, daughter of the late Sheridan and Nannie (Phillips) Geese. Thelma was a member of the South Vernon United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, the Harrison Grange, Sow and Hope Garden Club, and NFO. She worked for over 20 years as a poll worker for the Knox County Board Election. Thelma won many blue ribbons for her baking at the Knox County Fair. Thelma is survived by her daughter, Wilma (Robert) Neiderhouser of Mount Vernon and son, Dennis Mortine of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Jennifer Hedden, Ben Neiderhouser, Andrew Mortine, Shannon Castle, Cody Mortine, Jessica Mortine, and Amanda Mortine; great grandchildren, Cynthia, Josh, and Chloe Castle; and a daughter-in-law, Joan Mortine.

In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Mortine; a son, Gary Mortine; and: a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Castle. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of a funeral service at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, 619 East High Mount Vernon. Rev.

Robert L. Alexander will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette. Private condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www. snyderfuneralhomes.com The Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is honored to serve the family of Thelma J.

Mortine. Snyder. Funeral Homes Donald Gary Sprague WHITEHALL: Donald Gary Sprague, age 81, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving from September 23, 1958 to July 6, 1964. He was a member of Village Baptist Church, Whitehall and Gahanna Senior Centers.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances; and brother, Dale Sprague. He is survived by daughters, Glenda (Gary) Clark, of Whitehall, and Donna (Tom) Fox, of Gahanna; son, Clifford (Alisa Groce) Sprague, of North Canton, Ohio; 11 great grandchildren; and longtime friend Charlotte Dennis. His family will receive friends Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 E. Main St.

Reynoldsburg, where his service will be Friday at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Randy Landrum officiating. Interment to follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Contributions may be made in his memory to Village Baptist Church, 4880 Langley Avenue, Whitehall, OH 43213. Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www. cotnerfuneralhome.com Kathryn F.

Longaberger Presbyterian Church for 80 enjoyed crafts and sewing. and crocheted rag rugs. Survivors include her son, daughter, Ellen Andrews of Lowe, Renee (Pat) Anderson, Haines, all of Coshocton, John (Bob) Niswonger of Bristow, and many great-grandchildren In addition to her parents husband Glenn Longaberger, and who died December 13, McClure. Friends family may call 28, 2012 and from 10 to 11 at the DRESDEN CHAPEL of Main Street, Dresden. A funeral service will be home with Rev.

Dr. William Dresden Cemetery. www.vocfh.com DEATH IN THE NEWS Andy Williams BRANSON, Mo. (AP) Emmy-winning TV host and "Moon River" crooner Andy Williams has died at age 84. Williams' publicist, Paul Shefrin, said Wednesday that the silky-voiced singer died Tuesday night at his home in Branson, following a year-long battle with bladder cancer.

Williams said in November 2011 that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer but planned to continue performing at the namesake theater he built in Branson in 1992. The clean-cut Iowa native began singing with his brothers as a child, and his easy style and mellow voice led President Ronald Reagan to call Williams "a national treasure.".