RECYCLE PROPONENT--Democratic congressional candidate and current Columbus City Councilwoman Maryellen O'Shaughnessy gestures as she speaks during the annaul Recyclefest, on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Thrusday, Oct. 7, 1999. O'Shaughnessy, who serves as chair of the Public Service Committee, is running for Ohio's 12th district congressional seat which is being vacated by John Kasich. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)