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THE SHOW

THE SHOW Other Forum doctors and residents whose works will be displayed at the Oakland: Denis

AROUND THE NBA Saturday's games

Hawks 99, Nuggets 88 ATLANTA -- Toni Kukoc scored 23 points and Nazr Mohammed added 16 as the

GRACE E. CLEWELL, 83

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Canfield, for Grace

Double-dipping is wrong and must be stopped

Opinion: What are taxpayers to think when a judge of high standing takes advantage of a loophole in the law

Bayus-Vernille engagement is announced

MASURY -- Announced by David and Bernadine Bayus, 7941 Second St., is the engagement of their

There is something about spring football practice that brings out the best in Youngstown State's

WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, 80

NILES -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fairview United Methodist Church for William R.

MARY ELIZABETH EDWARDS MCMILLEN, 80

WARREN -- There are no services or calling hours for Mary Elizabeth Edwards McMillen, 80, of 1065

Taste of the Peninsula features several events

Taste of the Peninsula features several events The first Taste of the Peninsula celebration will

ELLWOOD CITY, PA. Party's over for the 4th Precinct

Officials are looking into the possibility of using the Saxon Club as the new polling site. By

Diddle-Mayberry wedding planned for June 2 in Boardman church

CANFIELD -- Plans for their coming marriage are being announced by Toni Lynn Diddle and Allen

BRANDY L. REED, 23

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church for Brandy L.

EGG HUNTS Schedule

Area Easter-egg hunts as submitted: TRUMBULL Bazetta: Bazetta Park Easter Egg hunt at 11 a.m.

JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Marla Marino aims for third tennis title

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS -- Senior Marla Marino is optimistic that she will recover from an early-season

GEORGE WARNER SR., 90 Horse trainer won Living Legend Award

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Howard Funeral Home for George Warner Sr., 90, of

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--C-G Maynard8.605.203.40 Master Dreamer(G Grismore)7.404.20

HARRY E. MILHOAN, 73

SALEM -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen Funeral Home for Harry E.

BANKING INDUSTRY Low mortgage rates have homeowners refinancing

Homeowners are using reduced rates to lower their house payments and to consolidate debt. By

ANNA G. BOUQUET, 85

LIBERTY -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, Vienna, for Anna

When country calls Rural areas begin to boom with residential growth

Youngstown and Sharon make the national index on sprawl. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

YSU FOOTBALL Spring practice critical to Street's development

With Jeff Ryan injured, the redshirt sophomore will get plenty of repetitions. By PETE MOLLICA

MAHONING VALLEY Attorneys justify their work in defending homicide suspects

An attorney said defending a homicide suspect is difficult because 'your heart goes out to the

NEMACOLIN SPA Resort tailors packages to groups

The programs aren't just about pampering the body anymore. By LAURIE M. FISHER VINDICATOR

WHAT'S DOING?

SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS For information on basic boat safety courses (mandatory for those born

Home buyer workshop

Home buyer workshop YOUNGSTOWN -- A workshop for first-time home buyers, sponsored by Consumer

DEATH RECORD

DEATH RECORD PORTER, Willie, 82, of 540 W. Judson Ave., Youngstown (Mason). UGRIN, Rose, 94, of

SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos There's more to sun than meets the eye

Let's do a drawing exercise today. Use your crayons (borrow some from your kids or grandkids if

GERALDINE E. STACEY, 82

POLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Nicholas Church, Struthers, for Geraldine E.

May wedding set by Dawn Tomko, Travis Bittecuffer

STOW -- Plans for their spring wedding are being revealed by Dawn Theresa Tomko and Travis Franklin

Jennifer Monseau, Adam Holibaugh are engaged

WARREN --The engagement of Jennifer Beth Monseau and Adam Russell Holibaugh, a son of Robert and

MIKE BRAUN Wild places vanish

Civilization's march into places formerly wild continues, with the eviction of former residents

Carrie Marucci to be bride of Ryan Nicastro

AUSTINTOWN -- Announced by David and Virginia Jones, 3405 White Beech Lane, is the engagement of

'A HEART OF STONE' Woman revisits troubled youth

An unusual set of events trigger a surprising ending to this book. By THERESA HEGEL VINDICATOR

April 3: An Evening with Paul Anka; presented by the Youngstown Symphony Society. April 5 and 6:

Piles of tires effort to stop mosquito breeding , West Nile virus, not a dump

Opinion: Piles of tires effort to stop mosquito breeding , West Nile virus, not a dump EDITOR: A DUMP?

Neroni-Huly wedding plans are revealed

WARREN -- Plans for the spring wedding of Jennifer Neroni, 8568 Carriage Hill Drive, and Patrick

HELPING HANDS Volunteering

SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES Oakland Center for the Arts: Ann Frank Exhibit from April 30 to May 25.

BASEBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES

BASEBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES Springfield 8, Mooney 3 Ursuline 9, South Range 0 Struthers 13,

GEORGE R. BARNETT, 67

WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, for George R.

Shannon Norton, Conley Stanley III to be married in May 5 ceremony

AUSTINTOWN -- Announced by George and Judy North, 134 Maple Leaf Drive, is the engagement of their

Clear standards needed to gauge success of schools

Opinion: In approving a new testing regimen for Ohio schools, the General Assembly dare not water down the

Painter crafts his art

A retired specialist has reinvented himself in a colorful way. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF

Book signing

Book signing Judge Mark Munger, author of "The Legacy," will sign copies of his book Friday at 7

Raccoon Creek State park offers a variety of free educational programs. All programs are at the

ASSOCIATION New members

Robert "Moon" Barrett, Plumbers and Pipefitters 396 Jack Barringer, Painters 476 Dan Bartlett,

NEW BEDFORD, PA. Lions Club proposes park

A $5,000 state grant will pay for initial legal costs and a survey of the land. By LAURE CIOFFI

KEYSTONE CLIPS 'Food for Fines' benefits hungry

Those overdue library books will help out some hungry people. The New Castle Library is

Hit-by-pitch decides YSU's 6-5 win in split with Valpo

Another doubleheader is scheduled today at noon. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES

CRIME SOLVER Mercer County

The burglary of a restaurant is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime:

TRACK &amp; amp; FIELD Crogan tops the field at Ward Invitational

Leetonia's Scott Kyser was named MVP of the field events. EAST PALESTINE -- Andy Crogan, a senior

PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES &amp; amp; SCHEDULE

BASEBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES Springfield 8, Mooney 3 Ursuline 9, South Range 0 Struthers 13,

ITALIAN LANGUAGE CONTEST How pupils fared

Results from the 25th Italian Language Contest arranged by the Greater Youngstown Chapter of the

The Vindicator

The Vindicator STOCKING UP: Vi DuLovic of Struthers arranges items on a shelf in the St.

Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Heart &amp;

Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Heart & amp;

In Cortland, growth fails to ruin charm

A school official said he sees expansion in Cortland slowing down, but Bazetta Township is wide open

MERCER COUNTY Special Olympics seeks money

The level of financial support hasn't been enough to meet the needs. By HAROLD GWIN VINDIC ATOR

NHL Rally lifts Penguins back into playoffs

Alexei Kovalev's goal at the outset of the third period spearheaded the attack. By TOM WILLIAMS

Miss Mims to wed Mr. Arkwright in May ceremony

DIAMOND -- Richard and Sandra Evans, 2136 S. Newton Falls Road, announce the engagement of their

New clinics

New clinics YOUNGSTOWN -- The Visiting Nurses Association of the Greater Youngstown Area will add

WOMEN

WOMEN Ladies & amp; Lures Bass Fishing School JMS Outdoors, Inc. will host a special bass

St. Charles club holds election

BOARDMAN -- Election of officers took place during a meeting March 13 of St. Charles Over 55 Club in

PEARL WILLIAMS, 75

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for Pearl

BAT VIEWING Etiquette

Do not touch any bat you encounter, regardless of where it is. Strive to disturb bats as little as

ROBIN SILVESTRI MARK D'ANGELO

ROBIN SILVESTRI MARK D'ANGELO NIAGARA FALLS -- Robin Christine Silvestri and Mark Steven D'Angelo,

Sue Borawski picked to Ashland 'hall'

ASHLAND -- Susan Borawski of Sharon is one of four selections to the 2001 class of the Ashland

INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go Visitors to Busch Gardens will find a new way to enter the theme park this

URBAN LEAGUE Ex-Clinton official to speak

She served as the first lady's chief of staff and as an assistant to the president. BOARDMAN --

WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of April 1: TODAY Post 3307, VFW, 1351 Albert St., Youngstown, 2

YSU English Festival

YSU English Festival YOUNGSTOWN -- More than 3,000 students, parents, teachers and librarians from

WARREN Thomas to speak at event

WARREN -- Helen Thomas, a former White House correspondent, will speak at 10:30 a.m. April 18 at

PATRICIA L. JOSEPH, 58

CORTLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home for Patricia L. Joseph, 58, of

WARREN Rotary Club to be host of district conference

Rotary's district governor for Northeast Ohio is a member of the Warren club. By AMANDA C. DAVIS

FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Members of Marion B. Roth will meet for a dessert luncheon and guest day at noon at Oak

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Madame Tussaud's Hours: Madame Tussaud's, 234 W. 42nd St., New York, is open from 10

Oh Calcutta, where are your borders?

One trustee said the area bounced back from the demise of the steel industry 'because we've learned

Kelly McLeod to be bride of D.C. Cunningham

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Announcing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Kelly L. McLeod and David

SCOTT SHALAWAY Pileated woodpeckers prefer big trees

As he tells the story, my hunter friend had been comfortably strapped in his tree stand for several

Tribe's staff is deep, talented

I like how the Cleveland Indians' pitching staff has shaped up for opening day, and beyond.

WALTER R. THURMAN, 90

WARREN -- Services will be at noon Tuesday at Peter Rossi & amp; Son Memorial Chapel for Walter

ANNA LESKO, 96

WARREN -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Sinchak & amp; Sons Funeral Home and at 9:30

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Crutchley, Hurford key W. Branch

Struthers is 3-0 and Ursuline opened the season the way it ended 2000. BELOIT -- Senior James

Ulster Project plans Amish dinner and concert on April 7

Proceeds from the event will help youths from Ireland participate in this year's project. BOARDMAN

Cops get fashion tip from checkered past

To cap the deal, the director needed cooperation from Chicago police. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

MARY JO NAGY | Pets Some wildlife babies don't need aid

It's spring, and with spring comes signs of new life -- especially baby wildlife. You will see

AROUND THE NHL Saturday's other games

Rangers 4, Devils 3 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Guy Hebert stopped 38 shots and the Rangers ended a

Date chosen for Hope-Stull fall wedding

BROOKFIELD -- The engagement of Lisa R. Hope, 43 Davis St., Greenville, Pa., and Eric D. Stull, 991

YOUNGSTOWN Phar-Mor has rough future, experts think

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- The future is bleak for discount

Black, Jewish group plans D.C. trip for teens

YOUNGSTOWN -- The African-American/Jewish Dialogue, co-sponsored by Saving Our Next Generation and

Renewal of vows, reception mark Whitmore jubilee

POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Whitmore of Poland marked their 50th wedding anniversary by

AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Beaver Township trustees special session, 6:15 p.m. township meeting room, South

JACK WOLLITZ Rod, reel must be in balance with angler

Balance has become a buzzword among pro anglers and they aren't talking about tipsy people falling

Heather Gulgin, Eric Hilliard are betrothed

Fran and Gary Woolensack of Vienna and Nick and Vicki Gulgin of Warren are announcing the

NETTIE E. CARSON, 94

CANFIELD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield, for Nettie E.

BEAVER COUNTY Grant to allow Primary Health to open health-care centers

The new clinic should be operational by July, one official said. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

JAMES DULLEY Cutting utility bills Remodeling bathroom can save energy

Q. We are planning a full remodeling job of our master bathroom. We want it to be comfortable and

YOUNGSTOWN In volunteer program, cuddling is encouraged

More than 200 people will be shown the ropes in the next few months. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

Health screenings

Health screenings McDONALD -- Life Line Screening will offer tests to detect the risk of stroke

INDIANS, PIRATES SCHEDULES

CLEVELAND INDIANS APRIL Mon. 2--Chicago White Sox, 1:05 p.m. Wed. 4--Chicago White Sox, 7:05

YOUNGSTOWN Female? 40-ish? Talk to the author

Terri Giudici is letting readers of The Vindicator share the details of her journey through the maze

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the

VETERANS

VETERANS Pinetree Line Web site Ren L'Ecuyer, a Canadian Air Force retiree, has a Web site for

GEORGE FARCAS, 73

PARMA -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Parma Baptist Church, 12193 W. Pleasant Valley

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--C-G Maynard8.605.203.40 Master Dreamer(G Grismore)7.404.20

PREP SOFTBALL Marsh, Platt lead Springfield

South Range's Jenn Toth pitched two complete-game victories. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- A pair of juniors

Wild beauty thrives at park

HOOKSTOWN, Pa. -- A good antidote for a long, gray winter is a walk in the springtime woods, filling

Cooksey 50th jubilee is celebrated at family dinner at Avalon Inn

CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cooksey, 8-C Hunters Woods Blvd., were honored at a dinner party

WHEN INSECTS ATTACK Go batty; it'll stop what bugs you

Bats won't bite you on the neck and suck your blood -- they're too busy feasting on mosquitoes. By

Anniversary is celebrated by Slovaskys

GIRARD -- A 50th wedding anniversary dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Slovasky, 97 Lincoln Ave.,

Some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States:

Some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States: CHLAMYDIA Can infect

Calcutta crossroad in Columbiana County explodes with heavy traffic

One trustee said the area bounced back from the demise of the steel industry 'because we've learned

MAHONING VALLEY Educating youths about STDs

Students say they want more information on the lesser-known diseases. By PAUL WHEATLEY

LAS VEGAS -- The wedding of Meredith Veronica Duffy, 500 Tod Lane, Youngstown, and Stephen J.

YOUNGSTOWN Painting the town gray: Inmates help neighborhoods erase graffiti

A city councilman said churches are adopting areas to maintain. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

A CHECKLIST Is refinancing for you?

Save money on interest rates: Refinancing could reduce the monthly payment if the current mortgage

YO-MAH-0 CHAPTER Administrative Professionals Day scheduled for April 25

The event will feature a speaker. The Executive and Member of the Year will be honored. BOARDMAN

RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Dieken, Fazio will speak at pre-tourney banquet

Plans for the 64th Sharon Lions Club/Hoyle Basketball Tournament have been finalized. Two highly

Miss Schneider, Mr. Yuhasz plan June wedding

MARS, Pa. -- The engagement of Randee K. Schneider, 1163 Delaware Trail, Streetsboro, and Paul A.

PEOPLE

PEOPLE Spielberg, Hanks revisit D-Day HOLLYWOOD -- Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, inspired by

Driscolls honored at family dinner for golden event

AUSTINTOWN -- A dinner party was held March 29 at Lucianno's to honor Mr. and Mrs. John Driscoll,

Kelly Badyna and John Patrick will marry on May 14 in Hawaii

BRISTOLVILLE -- The engagement of Kelly Badyna and John Patrick is being announced by her parents,

DePasquales mark 50th anniversary by renewing vows

HUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Ernest DePasquale, 332 Hillcrest Ave., observed the 50th anniversary of

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Farmington VFW Post 7200, state Route 534, West Farmington, 1 to 7 p.m.

Francisco-Groner wedding to be at St. Dominic

BOARDMAN -- Plans for the spring wedding of Leanne M. Francisco of Boardman and Thomas W. Groner of

LEO D. BOBOVNYIK, 79

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Kinnick Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in

GIRARD Longtime area pastor to speak at MLK event

The speaker has been pastor of the Youngstown church for four decades. GIRARD -- The Rev. Dr.

Have you got guts to spare?

A four-week tournament will start Thursday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW

SCOUTS

SCOUTS Eagle Scout Award Jeremy S. McCollum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCollum, 648 Adelaide,

'D/S: A NOVEL' Kadet explores dark side of Eros

The novel glimpses the world of kink. By ROB STOUT SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR "D/S: A Novel,

KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers New painting depicts rural life

Now on view at Youngstown's Butler Institute of American Art is a recently acquired oil painting by

CHARLOTTE D'ARCY ZEDAKER JACOB, 95

BOARDMAN -- Private memorial services will be later for Charlotte D'Arcy Zedaker Jacob, 95, of

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