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Zombie nativity scene in Ohio

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A “zombie nativity” that spurred complaints and zoning violation notices last year is on display again in a suburban Cincinnati yard, with a change to avoid fines.

Officials have concluded Jasen Dixon’s display complies with local zoning laws because he has removed its roof. Sycamore Township zoning administrator Harry Holbert says the issue was always about the structure and zoning rules, not the zombie figures.

The scene includes a sharp-toothed, grayish figure with black-ringed eyes sitting in the manger where the baby Jesus would be in traditional Christmas nativities

Dixon was threatened with fines last year when officials said the display violated rules on size and placement of yard structures. WCPO-TV (http://bit.ly/1Q06PxD ) reports he removed it before being cited and didn’t have to pay fines.

73 year old man rides Ohio roller coaster for 12,000th time

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A 73-year-old man has taken his 12,000th ride on his favorite roller coaster at King’s Island amusement park in Ohio.

The park says Gary Coleman of Monfort Heights took the milestone ride in the front row of the Diamondback roller coaster on Monday.

The retired minister has made 493 trips to the theme park outside of Cincinnati since 2009, when the 230-foot steel roller coaster opened. It’s the tallest and fastest roller coaster at Kings Island and reaches speeds of 80 mph.

Coleman says he’s loved coasters since childhood. He says he plans to continue increasing his ride count as long as he remains healthy enough to do so.

http://bigstory.ap.org/urn:publicid:ap.org:30bce0dc44ca406bad2e5e0cb1781eac

Senior citizens pose naked for charity calendar

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A charity calendar featuring women in their 80s and 90s from an Ohio assisted living facility is opening more than a few eyes.

The residents of the Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living near Akron decided to show a little skin in calendar. The centerfolds are two women in their 90s appearing to play poker with strategically placed oversize cards.

The 87-year-old Miss February is soaking in a bubble bath and flower petals while another resident in the calendar is covered only by a large exercise ball.

Administrator Teresa Morris said that the residents were giggling and acting like 20-year-olds when the photos were taken.

Money from the $12 calendars goes toward providing shoes for children in the city of Barberton.

http://news.yahoo.com/grandma-centerfold-rest-home-bares-calendar-143349098.html