Like Father...

Like Son.

A frame from some feature hunting last week.

Nathan Foltz mows the lawn with the help of his 5-year-old son, Nicholas, at their Marne home on Thursday. The foltz have lived in their home for over 15 years. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Vigil

A candlelight vigil was held at the courthouse square last night for those who has lost loved ones to suicide. It gave them the opportunity to remember their loved ones, share their story, and learn ways to help anyone who may be on the same path.

Alyssa Hofacker, 5, holds her cande abd observes a moment of silence during a Candlelight Vigil at the Courthouse Square on Thursday night. The vigil, organized by Mental Health America of Licking County, was a chance for the survivors after suicide to share and remember their loved ones as well as obtain information on suicide prevention. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Charlie Smith, 16, a Newark student, observes a moment of silence during a Candlelight Vigil at the Courthouse Square on Thursday night. The vigil, organized by Mental Health America of Licking County, was a chance for the survivors after suicide to share and remember their loved ones as well as obtain information on suicide prevention. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Newark Failball

Newark High School football has won 3 games in the last 4 years....
Last Friday's game was no different. Gahanna wins 54-3.

At least they look good in the photos....?

Newark sophomore quarterback Grant Russell fires a pass while senior linemen James Siminoski blocks Gahanna senior Cameron Howard during Friday's game at White Field. Gahanna won 54-3. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Tires, Tires, Everywhere

The actual River Roundup event was a pretty big success. It was great to see a lot of young kids out, reconnecting with nature, and realizing the impact of something like littering. A group of boys unofficially declared themselves the 'tire boys', and embarked on a tire-hunting quest, which was good, because that was the majority of the trash in the river. Removing any metals and tires was of primary concern due to their environmental impact, leaching chemicals in water that is eventually treated for human consumption.

A clean up group floats their canoe down the Licking River after unloading several tires during the River Roundup on Saturday. More than 100 people volunteered their time to clean up sections of the river ranging from Everett Park to Blackhand Gorge. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Philip Hall, 13, unearths a tire in the Licking River during Saturday's River Roundup. Groups were divided into walkers and canoers, all the way from Everett Park to Blackhand Gorge, removing trash from the river bed and banks. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Didn't Hear Any Banjos

The Licking River Roundup is back. It's an all-day event where anybody in the community is encouraged to come out and help clean up the Licking River. The event is Saturday (which I'm also shooting) but today was the preview day. Dignitaries from around Licking County, as well as media, were invited to come canoe the section of the river that will be cleaned. It gave us a nice look at the current levels of trash and the need for the project.

Mayoral candidate Jeff Hall and Soil and Water intern Sarah Williams paddle past the part of an abandoned tikes toy along the licking river on Wednesday during the River Roundup preview. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Several Licking County dignitaries investigate an abandoned boat during Wednesday's River Roundup preview in the Licking River. The River Roundup strives to clean up the river, taking place this Saturday at Everett Park; volunteers are welcome. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Powwow

Newark, Ohio is home to one of the largest Native American earthworks (technically - "largest set of geometric earthen enclosures") in the world. It is believed to be constructed by prehistoric Hopewell people between 100 BC and AD 500. Historians have presented several theories on the purpose of the mounds, from social gatherings to religious practice and even astronomical alignment. Whatever the purpose, it brings several Native American Powwows to the region every year.

A Powwow is a traditional event where Native Americans from around the country gather and participate in song and dance, as well as trade and sell goods and prepare traditional foods. It's quite the cultural event, and one worth going to if you find one near you.

Red Hawk, of the Chippewa tribe in Michigan, dances and sings in an intertribal dance during Saturday's PowWow at the Newark Earthworks in Heath. The Powwow started Saturday and will continue through Monday. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

7-year-old Daiycon Sierra, of the Onieda tribe in Wisconsin, is followed by Newark local Harley Brown, 6, in her first Powwow dance on Saturday at the Newark Earthworks. Brown followed Sierra during the tiny tots dance, which was specifically for children under 12.

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All in a Day's Work

Like I usually tell people when they ask why I do what I do: "It's something different every day".

3 photos from 3 very different assignments - All in a day's work.

Buckeye Lake's First Community Church pastor David Moody is retiring after 18 years serving the community. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Newark firefighter Dustin Breece volunteered his time, along with many others, to fill the boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Thursday at the intersection of 21st Street and Log Pond Rd.. Firefighters will be collecting from 10am to 4pm on Friday as well. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Melissa Neale, wife of Steve Neale, reacts as her husband is taken into custody after being sentenced to 10 years in prison for the June 2008 crash that killed 3 young adults. Neale's attorney has filed an appeal. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate