DECEMBER LUNCH BUNCH--With December temperatures in the high 60's, this group enjoys their lunch on the sun-drenched steps of the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

JUST ANOTHER FACE IN THE CROWD--A giant Nutcracker strolls the lunchtime streets promoting the annual performance of The Nutcracker, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. The holday classic will run at the Ohio Theatre from Dec. 8 thru the 29th. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

BUDGET CORRECTION BILL--Rep. Edward Jerse, D-Euclid, left confers with Rep. Charles Wilson, D-St. Clairsville, during debate on the budget correction bill, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. Also seen are Rep. Jeanine Perry, D-Toledo, left, and Rep. Mary Cirelli, D-Canton. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

BUDGET CORRECTION BILL--Rep. Jon Peterson, R-Delaware, speaks on behalf of the compromise House/Senate budget correction bill, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 5, 2001. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)