THE BOYS OF SUMMER--Chase Nelson, left and his buddy Luke Rice, enjoy the first day of summer, at Alum Creek State Park, in Lewis Center, Ohio, on Monday, June 21, 1999. Luke's mom Kelly brought the seven year-olds to the beach. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

POWER LUNCH--Twelve year-old Shane Gerhold, left and his friend Sean Meade, age 13, enjoy lunch, on the first day of summer, at Alum Creek State Park, in Lewis Center, Ohio, on Monday, June 21, 1999. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

THE GIRLS OF SUMMER--Lifeguards Sheena Hankings, left, and Lauren Baker keep an eye on beach goers, at Alum Creek State Park, in Lewis Center, Ohio, on the first day of summer, Monday, June 21, 1999. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

DYSART WOODS PROTEST--Stephen Rounthwaite, of Athens, Ohio, holds a sign after taking part in a 120 mile walk from Dysart Woods to Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, June 21, 1999. Rounthwaite and about 20 activists are protesting the Ohio Valley Company's plan to mine the historical site, in Belmont county. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)