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AWARDS Goodwill Industries to hold annual recognition banquet

The event will honor the outstanding achievements of people with disabilities. LIBERTY -- An


LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

BOARDMAN -- Donnell Ford has received Ford Motor Company's 2000 President's Award, which this year


SYMPHONY

SYMPHONY Subscriptions ON SALE NOW 2001-2002 Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Masterworks and


GOLD, Sue (Shaffer), 57, of 588 Eddy Lane, North Benton, formerly of Youngstown (Arnold Funeral

GOLD, Sue (Shaffer), 57, of 588 Eddy Lane, North Benton, formerly of Youngstown (Arnold Funeral


REBECCA NIGUT RAYMOND CMIL III

REBECCA NIGUT RAYMOND CMIL III YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Dominic's Church provided the setting for the


WARREN Comics, jazz to be on agenda

Comedian D.L. Hughley, who has ties to Warren, will entertain the crowd during the annual gala


VICKIE RAE DRESCHER, 36

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles for Vickie


ELIZABETH A. BIERY, 85

SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home here for


DENISE ANDERSON MARTIN WILLIARD

DENISE ANDERSON MARTIN WILLIARD STRUTHERS -- St. Nicholas Church was the setting at 2 p.m. March


Fagerts observe 50th anniversary at luncheon

BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. F. Ralph Fagert, 1475 Alissa Place, were honored April 22 at a noon Mass at


Tax proposal is for police, fire only, city officials stress

The measure would be temporary and not levied against retirement or Social Security incomes. By


CANDIDATES Treasurer

Six Democratic candidates have filed to run in the May 8 primary for city treasurer: RICHARD L.


Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lyden to mark golden anniversary with family

SPRING HILL, Fla. -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Lyden of Spring Hill,


Flower show winners are announced

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area held a flower show April 21 at the


CAREER PATHS

BANKING WARREN -- First Place Bank, the new bank formed by the merger of FFY Bank of Boardman and


SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Civilian space travel is laced with controversy

Dennis Tito should be well on his way toward fulfilling a lifelong dream right now. No matter where


LOCAL

LOCAL Feller to appear for book signing Bob Feller, Cleveland Indians Hall of Famer, will be at


CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

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


GIRARD Block watch to begin in 4th Ward

Block watch issues will be discussed at the Girard Community Center. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Region needs less racism, more African-Americans holding public office

Opinion: Region needs less racism, more African-Americans holding public office EDITOR: I am an elector


ROBERT GUYAN SR., 71

AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Idaho Road Alliance Church for Robert Guyan


Wheeler 50th is celebrated at family dinner

AUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler, 101 Westminster Ave., observed their 50th wedding


ELECTION 2001 4th Ward Council

Two Democrats face off in the 4th Ward Council race. No Republicans have filed for the office:


McFadden excels in OSU showcase

The Struthers graduate completed eight of 12 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. By BRIAN


HEALTH FAIR Sorority to sponsor seminar

HOWLAND -- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Epsilon Mu Chapter, will present "Women Celebrating the


GAME TIME Today

Who: Pirates (Olivares 1-2) at Padres (Williams 1-3 When: 5 p.m. TV: FOX Sports Pittsburgh.


NILES Six vie for treasurer's position; incumbent Hogan has challenge

The 4th Ward race is a rematch from the 1999 primary election. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


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

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


YOUNGSTOWN Class trains volunteers to tutor illiterate adults

Volunteers were shown what it is like to be functionally illiterate. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


LISBON Library expansion postponed

Money may have to be borrowed to meet a spring 2002 groundbreaking target. By NORMAN LEIGH


SCHOOL BELL

SCHOOL BELL A history The restoration of Damascus Grade School almost was completed in 1983 when


CHERYL FELLOWS JOHN NOVAK

CHERYL FELLOWS JOHN NOVAK BOARDMAN -- The wedding of Cheryl M. Fellows, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.


FROM HARD TO SOFT

Pros and cons Here are some advantages and disadvantages of softening water as seen by the North


NESHANNOCK TOWNSHIP Voters to decide on granting of liquor licenses

The township has one state store and a beer distributor, but no bars or taverns. By VIRGINIA ROSS


SCOUTS

SCOUTS Eagle award Kenneth S. Stiver II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Stiver Sr. of Sexton


MAY SCHEDULES Libraries in Mahoning and Trumbull counties

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY "Hurray for Mom!" Stories and craft for


PAUL D. BLUM, 73 Owned B & amp;B Restaurant and Lounge

POLAND -- Private services will be later in Wheeling, W.Va., for Paul D. Blum, 73, of 7524


CHARLES J. LITTLE II, 82 LOIS B. LITTLE, 80 Mahoning Valley Builders president, wife

NORTH LIMA -- A combined memorial service will be at 2 p.m. May 6 at Glenellen Senior Suites and


Satellite office

Satellite office ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- Getting that dog license or paying county taxes should soon


Annual plant sale

Annual plant sale CANFIELD -- The floriculture and landscaping programs at Mahoning County Career


CRIME SOLVER

CRIME SOLVER Mercer County A break-in at a service club is the focus of Mercer County Crime


SANDRA PROTOPAPA | JOSEPH PULCINI JR.

YOUNGSTOWN -- Monsignor Lawrence Fye officiated at 2:30 p.m. April 28 at St. Columba Cathedral for


BOARDMAN Train's return has pros, cons

Some are looking forward to seeing the train again. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF


TRUMBULL BASEBALL Eckenrode leads Ridge to victory over Sebring

He had three hits and drove in three runs in the 12-2 win. MINERAL RIDGE -- Phil Eckenrode had


By REBECCA SLOAN

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Ride a roller coaster into the clouds, pat a dolphin's


CANDIDATES

CANDIDATES Neshannock supervisor Two candidates for Neshannock Township supervisor -- including


PETE MOLLICA | Golf Avalon Lakes has dream package

Golf doesn't get much better than it does on the country club circuit. Right here in the Mahoning


GEORGE V. DUPONTY, 67

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wasko Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in St.


IN THE CUP! Area holes in one

Phil Clacko of Youngstown at Bedford Trails on the 130-yard, No. 12 hole with a pitching wedge.


EUGENE D. EASTERLING, 68

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pustinger Funeral Home, Farrell, for Eugene


ROSE ELIZABETH GORDON KING, 73

HUBBARD -- A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairview Reformed Presbyterian Church,


Spring game highlights pass attack

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBUS -- On an April day when football sprung up


JAMES DULLEY Cutting utility bills Getting hot water faster to faucets

Q. I installed a new water heater, but it still takes forever for hot water to get to the bathroom


SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULES

BASEBALL Struthers 12, Chaney 3 Fitch 11, Mooney 1 (5 innings) Youngstown Christian 16,


Miss Economus, Michael Passella to be married

POLAND -- Judge and Mrs. Peter C. Economus of Poland are announcing the engagement of their


YO-MAH-O Local chapter honors outstanding executive

The recognition is based on service to the community. BOARDMAN -- John J. Kunovic, assistant vice


FLORENCE ANN IVEY, 69

SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at noon Tuesday in Bethlehem Baptist Church here for Florence Ann


MILL CREEK May calendar

May 3-5: Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens spring plant sale includes unusual annuals, herbs,


WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of April 29: TODAY VVA 135, Vietnam Veterans, at American Legion


JOSEPHINE MCKINNEY-SIBLEY, 93

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Monday at Third Baptist Church for Josephine McKinney-Sibley,


PEOPLE

PEOPLE J.Lo clothing line Jennifer Lopez, fresh from adding a new man in dancer Chris Judd, is


Blood pressure tests

Blood pressure tests BROOKFIELD -- Forum Health is offering blood pressure screenings, including:


Easter Seal "Drive for Dough" set

The fund-raiser will culminate in a bike run and drawing for a new motorcycle. BOARDMAN -- Easter


Money has better use, official says

The railway would service a proposed landfill in Negley to dump construction and demolition debris.


WARREN Leon-Games faces political newcomer in treasurer race

The treasurer's position will be part time at the beginning of the term. By AMANDA C. DAVIS


WARREN Tax proposal is for police, fire use only

The measure would be temporary and not levied against retirement or Social Security incomes. By


FLORIDA Bike tour pedals a different view

Cyclists rode through wildlife-rich coastal marshes, sun-drenched beaches and lush forest canopies.


ALICIA DREVNA ADAM BLACK

ALICIA DREVNA ADAM BLACK ELLSWORTH -- The wedding of Alicia Marie Drevna, 8585 Knauf Road,


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Sharpsville girls hire Jeff Hanley as basketball coach

It hasn't been too many years ago since the Sharpsville Blue Darlings were one of the most talented


VERA PALLO, 89

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and at 11 a.m.


Cardinal to speak at forum, graduation

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Cardinal Edward Cassidy will speak May 12 at the Forum on Christian Unity at


KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Female artists' work to be featured

The Youngstown YWCA's 20th annual women's show, an exhibition of work by regional artists in all


City of Warren needs help

Opinion: Nothing is certain, said Ben Franklin, except death and taxes. And in the city of Warren, the two


FRANK VIGLIO, 71

MERCER, Pa. -- Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Stevenson Funeral Home, Sharon, for Frank


ELLEN G. MANSFIELD, 47

BRISTOLVILLE -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home in Warren for Ellen G.


ANNUAL FLOWERS 1-year wonders In their short life cycles, annuals bring beauty and brilliant color.

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT With their flashy colors and bold, busy blossoms,


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Take a walk on wild side -- of flowers

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Celebrate the arrival of spring with a 90-minute wildflower walk at Jennings


DeLucias renew marriage vows on anniversary

STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. DeLucia, 853 Fifth St., celebrated their 50th wedding


LISA BERKEBILE MICHAEL JURUS

LISA BERKEBILE MICHAEL JURUS BOARDMAN -- Lisa Ann Berkebile and Michael Jason Jurus were married


ATHENA Who's been nominated

The 2001 ATHENA Award nominees: Janet M. Carpenter, supervisor of health professions, Youngstown


Home buyers workshop

Home buyers workshop YOUNGSTOWN -- Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Youngstown will sponsor a


NICHOLAS A. ALTIER, 77

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. in


NEW CASTLE Dog walk in park will help pay for spay-neuter plan

Proceeds will pay for low-cost spay and neuter programs for pets of low-income people. By LAURE


Decorative pond clinic scheduled for May 10

CANFIELD -- The Mahoning County Soil & amp; Water Conservation District, in conjunction with


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 2nd--Mystery Ridge (Spieth)2.802.102.20 Our Golden Years


WARREN H. SWISHER, 70

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Schiavone Funeral Home for Warren H. Swisher, 70,


MARY L. MERVA BIRES, 87

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and at 9:30 a.m.


YOUNGSTOWN ATHENA will honor women in business

YOUNGSTOWN -- Twenty-four female business and professional women have been nominated for the 2001


OHIO STATE Spring game highlights pass attack

The Scarlet team produced a 22-21 come-from-behind victory. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS


PATRICIA LEON-GAMES*

PATRICIA LEON-GAMES* Age: 53 Home: Stewart Drive. Employment: Warren treasurer. Education: Warren


BYRON R. JENKINS, 61

WARREN -- There are no services or calling hours for Byron R. Jenkins, 61, of 182 High St., who


WEDDING PLANS Timely tips

Planning a wedding can be a full-time job. For the brides- and grooms-to-be who are doing it all


With aspirations intact, the band plays on

With aspirations intact, the band plays on Group can't leave its trademark sound behind.


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: U2 and PJ Harvey When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Where: Gund Arena, downtown


Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside Craig and Mary Ann Morrison, 6850 Steeplechase Drive, Canfield, boy, April


McKelvey, Sammarone earn Democratic voters' support

Opinion: Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelvey has virtually no opposition in the May 8 Democratic primary, but


Piping in business via the Internet

Its biggest order this year is for an Austrian power plant. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS


INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go The Mattress Factory is located at 500 Sampsonia Way on the north side of


NEW CASTLE, PA. Officials rethink zone's borders

The low-interest loans are given to companies wanting to expand or locate in Enterprise Zones. By


SHARPSVILLE Borough council

Four seats are up for election in the race for Sharpsville Borough Council in the May 15 primary.


A few games we'd like to see

The possibility exists that a strike by writers and actors could cripple the television and motion


If it's done in good taste, there's nothing wrong with it. People need to remember that etiquette

If it's done in good taste, there's nothing wrong with it. People need to remember that etiquette


JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Marietta's DeSalvo ringing up K's

MARIETTA -- Matt DeSalvo, a junior pitcher for the Marietta College baseball team from Union High


'A GRAND GUY: THE ART AND LIFE OF TERRY SOUTHERN' | A review 'Dr. Strangelove' author had a good run

The common theme of Southern's work was his desire to hold the establishment's feet to the fire.


Workshop in Bazetta focuses on scrapbooks

Workshop in Bazetta focuses on scrapbooks BAZETTA -- A scrapbook workshop will be from 9:30 a.m.


LINDA KRAMER ROBERT ARIZA

LINDA KRAMER ROBERT ARIZA YOUNGSTOWN -- Linda Kramer of Boardman became the bride of Robert A.


Museum artwork has sound appeal

You have to approach the artwork in the Mattress Factory Museum in Pittsburgh with an open mind. And


PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes Powers events focus on children

Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra and Tiny Tot Concerts take center stage at Powers Auditorium


ETC.

ETC. Chorale concert set SHARON, Pa. -- "Songs of Love and Life" is the theme of Shenango Valley


STEVE J. HVIZDAK, 87

STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Kirila Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Holy


EMILY JANE STANTON, 77

WARREN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Staton-Gillen-Larkins Funeral Home for Emily Jane


Janet Lin to be bride of Scott Will

CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Will, 3660 Fawn Drive, are announcing the engagement of their son,


DUBLIN, OHIO Tressel continues OSU involvement with fund-raising for Madison Reed

Part of the ticket money from Saturday's spring game went to the charity. By BRIAN RICHESSON


KEYSTONE CLIPS Store owner plans to leave memento

Farrell businessman Ned Sedar won't be in town for the city's centennial celebration July 10-14, but


VETERANS

VETERANS Officers elected The Tri-State Marine Corps League Detachment and its auxiliary elected


COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces granted Cheryl Atkinson vs. Raymond Atkinson. New complaints


DORIS JEAN BOONE, 53

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for


Woman sues Jackson for child support

Woman sues Jackson for child support CHICAGO -- The mother of the Rev. Jesse Jackson's out-of-