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By GEORGE WELKER
By GEORGE WELKER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BEREA -- When the Browns turned to offense, they looked
BENEFIT YWCA to sponsor art exhibit
The exhibit will feature works created by women in a variety of media. YOUNGSTOWN -- The YWCA of
INDIANS NOTEBOOK From Jacobs Field
'Rallies: Saturday's win was the Tribe's fifth come-from-behind victory of the season. It was the
MONSIGNOR GEORGE F. WINCA, 90 Was pastor emeritus of St. Matthias
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Matthias Church for Monsignor George F.
MAHONING VALLEY Local spending takes a plunge
Some say residents and businesses are afraid to spend money out of concern for the future. By DON
ELVA JEAN FRONK, 76
BROOKFIELD -- There are no calling hours or services for Elva Jean Fronk, 76, of 1034 S. Park Court,
'THE PERSIA CAFE' | A review Segregation and murder form core of southern novel
By ROB STOUT SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR & quot;The Persia Caf & eacute;, & quot; by
LILLIAN CASSANNA NAVARRA, 80
BESSEMER, Pa. -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Christ the King Parish/St. Anthony Church
KATHERINE WELLMAN CAMPANA, 73 Worked in family owned Wellman theaters
POLAND -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. John Greek Orthodox Church, Boardman, for
DONALD B. MCKEAN, 78
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at a later date for Donald B. McKean, 78, of 198 Scott Road
BROWNS Morgan, Jackson offensive picks
The Browns selected wide receiver Quincy Morgan and running back James Jackson. By GEORGE WELKER
CAREER PATHS
BANKING SALINEVILLE -- William White III has been named vice president and branch manager of Sky
Pekarovic 50th anniversary is observed
NILES -- A 50th anniversary dinner party was held April 7 at Jimmy Chieffo's Restaurant, Warren, in
WILLIAM HENRY CAPITOL, 84 Was owner of funeral home in Farrell
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at noon Monday in the Cedar Avenue Church of God, for William Henry
CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL An exchange of hospitality
Mahoning Valley residents learned firsthand about the difficulties of living near the site of the
DUI checkpoint arrests
DUI checkpoint arrests YOUNGSTOWN -- A checkpoint staged on Glenwood Avenue resulted in three DUI
NFL DRAFT Saturday's selections
First Round 1. Atlanta (from San Diego), Michael Vick, qb, Virginia Tech. 2. Arizona, Leonard
The Brickleys mark jubilee at reception
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brickley of Boardman were honored for their 50th wedding
YOUNGSTOWN Canton PR firm opening office in the area
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN YOUNGSTOWN -- A longtime advertising and public relations firm from
WARREN COUNCIL Money is key issue in wards
The 4th-Ward race was compounded by unfounded allegations of wrongdoing. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Mars viewing in June to be exceptional
This summer is shaping up to be the summer of Mars. The 2001 Mars Odyssey mission won't reach the
Lucky circumstances saved life of 33-year-old family man
Paramedics and EMTs in East Palestine hope voters will approve a tax increase for round-the-clock
RAE LYNNE SMITH
RAE LYNNE SMITH DENNIS WOOLLEY CANFIELD -- The wedding of Rae Lynne Smith, 5061 Irma Ave.,
SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
BASEBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES Walsh Jesuit 8, Akron Hoban 1 Parma Padua 8, Kennedy Christian 2
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills By putting in a skylight, room gains positive effect
Q. I have seen how a skylight can brighten a room and make it appear larger. I want to install a
TRACK & amp; FIELD West Branch, Champion are team champs
The Boardman and Southeast girls won other meets. BELOIT -- Lisa Davies of West Branch High took
MERCER BOROUGH Candidates
Three candidates are running for the Republican nomination for the part-time post of borough mayor:
Rendanos mark 57th jubilee with family
YOUNGSTOWN -- A family dinner party was held April 15 at Tippecanoe Country Club, Canfield, to honor
MAHONING VALLEY Private banking caters to upscale clients
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Too busy making money to go to the bank? Private banking may be the
LESLIE SELL DANIEL MURPHY
LESLIE SELL DANIEL MURPHY BOARDMAN -- The marriage of Leslie Anne Sell and Daniel Joseph Murphy,
VIRGINIA BUFANO* (1ST WARD)
VIRGINIA BUFANO* (1ST WARD) Age: 73 Home: Oakdale N.W. Employment: None. Education: High school
'Mystery Tour' features Trumbull County sites
'Mystery Tour' features Trumbull County sites NILES -- In observance of National Tourism Week, May
MERCER, PA. 2 newcomers, 1 councilman vie for seat in mayoral race
A high school senior, a college student and a 55-year-old businessman all want to be the next mayor.
Senior citizens conducts election
YOUNGSTOWN -- The election of officers highlighted a meeting of Sts. Peter and Paul Senior Citizens
JAMES RICHARD MAGILL, 72
COLUMBIANA -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Seederly-Mong & amp; Beck Funeral Home,
WHEATLAND Mayoral race
A former mayor who served the borough for 12 years is challenging the incumbent mayor for the
Recycling site
Recycling site KINSMAN -- Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has established a
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Exhibit features lifelike sculptures
Opening today at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown is an exhibition of super-
OTHER FINDINGS˜ Family life in America
About 17 percent of all children, and 57 percent of black children, lived with an unmarried parent
KEYSTONE CLIPS This is the week to start volunteering
This is National Volunteer Week and Daniel K. Dilley of the Volunteer Service Division of United Way
Marc Routh's parents moved from Liberty to North Carolina last summer. His early mentor was Bentley
Marc Routh's parents moved from Liberty to North Carolina last summer. His early mentor was Bentley
TRANSFER, PA. Animal rescue group seeks donations
The group saved 396 dogs and 12 cats destined to be put to death last year. TRANSFER, Pa. -- A
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Clelland is selected for mat hall of fame
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will honor eight men, three from
Spring cleanup in Weathersfield
MINERAL RIDGE-- Weathersfield Township's annual spring cleanup will resume after a one-year hiatus,
AMERICAN LEAGUE Thome ends slump, wins game in 11th
Jim Thome's two-run blast in the last of the 11th inning lifted the Indians to a 5-4 win over the
EMS LEVY
EMS LEVY Tax facts East Palestine firefighters and emergency medical services personnel are
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Bushey has hand in Notre Dame's baseball success
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The University of Notre Dame baseball team is off to its best start ever, and
CAMPAIGN 2001 Racial controversy enters judge contest
The candidates for Youngstown municipal judge say they're not responsible for bringing the race
Balas anniversary celebrated April 7 during a surprise dinner party
POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Balas of Poland Center Drive were honored during a surprise dinner
PAULINE F. KOPCHAK, 79
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fabrizio Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.
YOUNGSTOWN Kids urge peers: Don't have sex
Kids take other kids' advice when it comes to sex, peer pressure and using words that hurt. By
SIDELIGHTS For all seniors
Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St., has scheduled a meeting for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to make
UNION TOWNSHIP Supervisor
KEVIN GUINAUGH Age: 77. Home: 1419 W. Washington St. Employment: Union Township roadmaster.
ROUTH'S RESUME
ROUTH'S RESUME Producing credits: New York, San Francisco and touring productions of "Stomp";
GETTING IT RIGHT
A story in Thursday's Blue Streak edition attributed to Lareane Rue a comment about money being the
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes Andr & eacute; Watts to perform at Grand Finale concert
Pianist Andr & eacute; Watts joins the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and Isaiah Jackson for the
ESSIE MCNEELY, 77
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kinnick Funeral Home for Essie McNeely, 77, of
Harry Potter books conjure up flavors
Kids are willing to taste the yucky jelly beans for the chance to get some of the good ones. By
MAHONING TWP. Supervisors
VITO YEROPOLI Age: 27. Home: 193 Rich Ave. Employment: Direct sales representative for
Austintown Historical Society plans high tea in May at Strock House
Tours of the landmark and a basket raffle are also planned during the two-day event. AUSTINTOWN --
BIRTHS
FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE Monica Slepski and Scott Conrad, 16579 Republic Ave., Berlin Center, boy,
Browns go defensive, select tackle Warren
By GEORGE WELKER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BEREA -- Switching coaches in the off-season resulted
Driscolls' 50th jubilee observed at family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. and Mrs. Richard B. Driscoll, 1445 S. Meridian Road, celebrated their 50th
A CLOSER LOOK Casey Hampton
School: Texas. Height: 6-1. Weight: 321. Year: Senior. Highlights: First-team All-American
HIGH SCHOOLS Martin fans 14, fires two-hitter
Ursuline and Kennedy Christian lost games in the Ohio Parochial baseball tournament. STRUTHERS --
NEW CASTLE Two will vie for township position
Both are seeking the Democratic nomination for the six-year term as supervisor. By LAURE CIOFFI
MUSEUMS Area attractions
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Heart & amp;
SISTER M. NATIVITY, H.M., 81 Served Diocese of Youngstown as director of nursing at St. E's
VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Villa Maria Chapel, for Sister M.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Dr. Sundaram Harikrishnan scored a hole-in-one at the 135-yard No. 17 hole at Reserve Run Golf
EILEEN S. IMHOFF, 73
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Nativity Church, 5802 Curry Road, Pittsburgh, for
SHANNON BRAY RICHARD SCHOBEL
SHANNON BRAY RICHARD SCHOBEL YOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Shannon Bray, daughter of Samuel and
Banquet will honor Miss SNPJ 2001
Banquet will honor Miss SNPJ 2001 GIRARD -- A banquet will be May 12 in Vernon's Banquet Center to
UNIVERSITIES Ohio regents officially OK journalism major at YSU
Approval is still pending for the master of fine arts in creative writing. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio
A CLOSER LOOK Gerard Warren
College: Florida. Height: 6-31/8. Weight: 312. Year: Junior. Highlights: Massive tackle made
65th anniversary is celebrated by the Seiples
BOARDMAN -- A family dinner party was held April 21 at the Youngstown Country Club to honor Mr. and
NBA PLAYOFF ROUNDUP Saturday's games
Pacers 79, 76ers 78 PHILADELPHIA -- Reggie Miller nailed a 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds remaining to
RAYMOND P. BUHECKER, 74
EAST PALESTINE -- There are no services for Raymond P. Buhecker, 74, of 1591 Rauch Road, who died
LOCAL
LOCAL Veteran writes 2 books Leo D. Gallagher, a former Sebring man convicted in 1958 of armed
THE SERIES Penguins vs. Capitals
April 12 Washington 1, Pittsburgh 0 April 14 Pittsburgh 2, Washington 1 April 16
KINSMAN Darrow home due for honor
Clarence Darrow lived in Kinsman from age 7 to age 21. By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
CITY SOUNDS
CITY SOUNDS Night music ON SALE NOW 2001-2002 Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Masterworks and
Harts are honored at anniversary dinner dance
BOARDMAN -- A dinner dance was held April 21 at Colonial Catering in Canfield in celebration of the
Funds available for scrap-tire collection
WARREN -- The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will financially assist cities,
Walk America set at three parks
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies. Three area parks will be
Consider where you want to plant, then find a tree to fit the site, one expert advises.
Consider where you want to plant, then find a tree to fit the site, one expert advises. By SEAN
MICHAEL SUDZINA, 83
CAMPBELL -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Szabo & amp; Sons Funeral Home and at 10:30
By LAURE CIOFFI
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Pesed has kept a silent
Every state has birds, trees; Ohio has aviation pioneers
Opinion: About a hundred years ago, Ambrose Bierce defined the word "advice" thus: "The smallest current
COURTS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Penny Traina, 17308 Crews Road, Wellsville, vs. Alfonso Traina,
EARTH DAY Activities
County-by-county activities for Earth Day today and next week: MAHONING COUNTY Youngstown: Earth
Regional airport's potential confirmed by the experts
Opinion: There's nothing anyone can say that would change the minds of those Mahoning Valley residents who
SUSAN MACRES, 92
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, for Susan Macres, 92,
INFORMATION
INFORMATION On the Net Billy Bob's Texas: www.billybobstexas.com City of Fort Worth: www.ci.
JUANITA D. KULISZ, 70
ANDOVER -- Memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, Andover, for
Red Cross training
Red Cross training WARREN -- The American Red Cross Trumbull County Chapter is offering training
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS 1st--Cg Sam(D Ward)23.804.402.10 Gus Angus(S Schillaci)2.202.10 De Leon(B
Kids get radiation respite
Belarussian children have been coming to the Valley for 10 years. The Children of Chernobyl,
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County
A suspicious house fire is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime: Arson.
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for judge. An (*) denotes incumbent.
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for judge. An (*) denotes incumbent.
Buckeye Card sign up
Buckeye Card sign up Ohio residents who are 60 and older may apply for the Golden Buckeye Card
Santarellis feted at surprise party for anniversary
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Santarelli Sr., 216 Forest Park Drive, were honored April 20 at a
Mobile classroom on travel and tourism
Mobile classroom on travel and tourism POLAND -- This year, the Travel and Tourism Institute's
Know what makes me angry?
Know what makes me angry? Bud Selig, who should realize he won't get anything that relates to
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
YOUNGSTOWN -- Chatrchai Watanakunakorn, M.D., of Youngstown was one of 43 internists given the title
THELMA FOSTER WILSON, 77 Was co-owner of Wayland Gas & amp; Oil
PARIS, Ohio -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Wayland Community Church, for Thelma Foster
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
MARY DECATO, 95
WARREN -- Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. May 5 in Crown Hill Burial Park for Mary DeCato, 95,
Researchers want tissue samples from body
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Egyptian mummy at Westminster College could help solve a medical mystery.
AROUND THE NHL Saturday's other games
Kings 3, Red Wings 2 DETROIT -- Ziggy Palffy had a goal and an assist as Los Angeles, down 2-0 a
Family dinner held for Pattons on anniversary
BOARDMAN -- A family dinner party was held April 7 at Bruno's Restaurant in Poland in honor of Mr.
MARY V. YUHAS, 79
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home for Mary V.
RUTH C. JONES, 79
NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holloway & amp; Son Funeral Home here for Ruth
4-H fund-raiser
4-H fund-raiser NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County's 4-H charity auction is planned for 6 p.m.
AUSTINTOWN Resident thinks he's solved decades-old murders
The History Channel and an international organization of crime solvers are interested in the