MCKINLEY MAKEOVER--Workers from the Marion, Ohio, based Quality Masonary Co. demolish the stage of the McKinley Monument, on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999. According to Ronald Keller, executive director of the Capital Review and Advisory Board, the $1.2 million project will replace the sandstone stage, which is used for over 500 events per year, with a larger limestone stage which should be completed by late spring of 2000. William McKinley was the former governor of Ohio and the 25th president of the United States. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

RECYCLE OHIO MONTH--Isaac Keim, of Homerville, Ohio checks out a display at the annual Recyclefest, held on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

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)

O'SHAUGHNESSY MUG--This is the latest mug shot of Democratic Congressional Candidate Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999. O'Shaughnessy, who serves on Columbus City Council, will most likely face Republican State Rep. Pat Tiberi or State Sen. Eugene Watts for the 12th congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. John Kasich. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)