ASH WEDNESDAY--Father Arthur Diamond, right, and Pastor Michael Watson administer ashes to the foreheads of the faithful, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 8, 2000. Ash Wednesday is the begining of the 40-day Lenten season and calls Christians to prayer, fasting and good works. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

VICTORY HUG--Democratic Congressional candidate Maryellen O'Shaughnessy hugs her nine year-old son Colin as they watch early returns of her primary victory, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 7, 2000. O'Shaughnessy will face Republican Pat Tiberi for the 12th Congressional District seat. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

WAY TO GO DAD--Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Ted Celeste watches early primary returns with his daughter Liz, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 7, 2000. Celeste will face Republican incumbant Mike DeWine in November. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)