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EXERCISES Counting calories
According to Fitness magazine, gardening burns up about as many calories as fast walking. In 60
VETERANS
VETERANS Pharmacist honored YOUNGSTOWN -- Alfred Dudek, 79, of 940 Larkridge Ave., received the
BOARDMAN POLICE Rules of the road change for pursuits
Officers will continue to pursue serious suspected criminals. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
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JAMES DULLEY Cut Your Utility Bills Choose landscape shade trees carefully
Q. I live in a fairly new house that needs some landscaping. I think the proper placement of trees
JACK WOLLITZ Long story short: A great day fishing
One of my favorite fish stories begins on a hot July day. It was the kind of day when a
New York author to sign books in Warren
New York author to sign books in Warren WARREN -- Jonah Winter of Brooklyn, N.Y., will sign copies
Field construction progressing at park
Field construction progressing at park GIRARD -- Construction of an all-purpose practice field in
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS USecond annual Gene Winchell Memorial 3D Bowhunting Tournament will be held by the
JACKSON-MILTON Replace, repair high school, report suggests
The board of education may ask voters to pay for construction of a new high school. By IAN HILL
Petrellas honored for golden jubilee at reception
YOUNGSTOWN -- A celebration took place July 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in honor of Mr. and
NYP LEAGUE 'Cutters hand Scrappers 4-1 loss
Williamsport scored three runs in the seventh inning. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go By air: You can either fly into Savannah, which is 75 miles to the north,
GAME TIME Today
Who: Dodgers (Brown 7-4) at Pirates (Beimel 4-4). When: 5:05. Radio: WBZY-AM (1280).
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER WARREN -- Delmar Figinsky's small trucking
BOARDMAN A lesson learned the painful way
Similar injuries leave most people paralyzed, doctors said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO South Pacific When: 3 today; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and July 27-28; 3 p.m. next
Krispinsky's performances behind mike color games
NILES -- To Chad Krispinsky, a Mahoning Valley Scrappers game is like theater. "In essence, it's
All events will be on the stage at Broadway Avenue and East State Street unless otherwise noted.
All events will be on the stage at Broadway Avenue and East State Street unless otherwise noted.
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Buick Pontiac GMC, a Market Street auto dealership, was listed in Ward's
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Buick Pontiac GMC, a Market Street auto dealership, was listed in Ward's
Bill would endanger children's health by fettering health boards
Opinion: Bill would endanger children's health by fettering health boards EDITOR: The Ohio Public
Family get-together being planned for July 27 to celebrate Patricks' 50th
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Wayne G. Patrick, 8493 Crystal Drive, will celebrate their fiftieth wedding
RECALLS Cleaners and blowers
STRIPPERS/CLEANERS What: About 18,000 bottles of Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner
Meeting schedule for the week of July 15:
Meeting schedule for the week of July 15: MONDAY Post 76, American Legion, 395 W. California
ELIZABETH TSVETKOFF MICHAEL DOMINIC
ELIZABETH TSVETKOFF MICHAEL DOMINIC BOARDMAN -- Living at 2445 Waterfall Lane, Columbus, after a
MIKE BRAUN Loaded for bear at the DOW?
When man and one of Mother Nature's creatures are at odds, it is usually Mom's offspring that gets
KEYSTONE CLIPS State rep opposes lowering of hunting age
State Rep. Rod Wilt of Greenville, R-17th, thinks lowering the hunting age in Pennsylvania to 10
ROBIN BETRAS WILLIAM MANSOURZADEH
ROBIN BETRAS WILLIAM MANSOURZADEH BOARDMAN -- The wedding of Robin N. Betras, 104 Spitfire Lane,
OLD HOME WEEK Fredonia
Tonight: Vespers services at 7. Monday: Bridge building contest for children in ninth through 12th
MELISSA TRIGG KEVIN COLLINS
MELISSA TRIGG KEVIN COLLINS CANFIELD -- The wedding of Melissa Ann Trigg, daughter of Bill and
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Patricia Murphy and Jason Gray, 45 S. Evanston, Youngstown, boy, Saturday.
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR Going, going, gone! Highest bids buy kids' 4-H projects
The money is often used to finance future fair projects. By JENNINE ZELEZNIK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Company presents new series of tools
Milwaukee Electric Tool has introduced a series of large sanders and grinders with 4.0-horsepower
AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
TRI-T COLT (ages 17-18) East Palestine Venezia Auto Sales 6, Niles Atronics 4 -- Winning pitcher
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES CLEVELAND -- The American Red Cross hopes to collect 500 pints of blood from 9 a.m.
WANT WRESTLING?
WANT WRESTLING? What: Mikes' Hard Lemonade Summer Wrestling Series. When: Wednesday and Aug. 15.
SALEM Residents will bid farewell to Jubilee
After a 20-year run, the Jubilee will present its last hurrah. By VERONICA GORLEY VINDICATOR
CURRENT PRICES From shows, sales, auctions
Silk piano shawl, embroidered flowers, pink, red, fuchsia, purple and teal, 12-inch fringe, c. 1935,
Coys are honored at luncheon for 65th anniversary
CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Coy, 433 Fairground Blvd., were honored July 8 at a luncheon at
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Gambling Willy(Angus)8.403.403.80 Hot Sand(W Case Jr)5.604.00
SUNBURN Symptoms: Red, sore, swollen or blistered skin, fever, headache. What to do: Take a shower
SUNBURN Symptoms: Red, sore, swollen or blistered skin, fever, headache. What to do: Take a shower
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY A summer picnic is planned for members of Garden Gate at the home of Barbara Murray. Co-
JACQUELINE CHUIRAZZI JAMES GIDDINGS III
JACQUELINE CHUIRAZZI JAMES GIDDINGS III GIRARD -- Nuptial vows were exchanged June 9 during a 1
Statistics show drop in airline flight delays
Statistics show drop in airline flight delays Flight delays were down in the first five months of
MAHONING COUNTY Agency sets goals, strategy
CSB's vision is to be a nationally respected child protective agency, according to its proposed
GOLF CLASSIC ACS tri-county men's event set
Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society. HOWLAND -- The American Cancer
NEW CASTLE 2001 Balloon Quest to offer more than just a lot of hot air
Some 20 hot air balloons -- including one shaped like the sun -- will be launched during the event.
Summer WORKOUT
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT If yard and garden work define your summertime
PET CARE
PET CARE UDon't leave pets in a car, even if the windows are open. Ten minutes could be long
Both sides in nurses strike have reasons to settle
Opinion: At the risk of overstating the obvious, the strike by nurses of Forum Health has gone on far too
SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Like the stars, 'Cosmos' is making a transition
Did you know that when a super massive star (like Betelgeuse, for example) runs out of fuel, it
Free burn camp planned
Free burn camp planned AKRON -- The Summit/Stark Chapter of Aluminum Cans for Burned Children is
This show will be centered on the National Packard Museum on Mahoning Avenue N.W. Here's the
This show will be centered on the National Packard Museum on Mahoning Avenue N.W. Here's the
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Borghetti legacy: Ernie's ties to Pitt lead son E.J. there
PITTSBURGH -- E.J. Borghetti is following in his father's footsteps at the University of Pittsburgh.
'8 SIMPLE RULES' Book takes light look at teen girls and dads
How do you handle your daughter's becoming a teen-ager? Try humor. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR
WARREN Car show celebrates Packard's odyssey
Events will include driving tours, educational programs, a swap meet and band performances. By
INDEPENDENT WRESTLING Taking their BUMPS
By PHIL NOVAK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- A mangled and warped mattress lies on top of
SCOTT SHALAWAY Nature's clock is the most reliable
Summer began right on schedule a few weeks ago, but no sooner did it arrive than it started to fade.
CRIME SOLVERS
CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County The theft of a firearm is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers
HERMITAGE Teachers continue working
Negotiators have scheduled two bargaining sessions this month. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
LAUREN DONATELL CLARKE SEYLER
LAUREN DONATELL CLARKE SEYLER YOUNGSTOWN -- Lauren Elayne Donatelli, a daughter of Jerome and
YSU
YSU Valentine picks Penguins YOUNGSTOWN -- Tennis player Ryen Valentine, a Marion High graduate,
RAY SWANS0N | Keystoner Joey Bishop honored by East High
If anyone has done more for the benefit of boxing in the Youngstown area than Joey Bishop, I have
A man plowed his car into a crowd at the finish line after he had been stopped from meeting the Tour
A man plowed his car into a crowd at the finish line after he had been stopped from meeting the Tour
Heritage Day schedule
Heritage Day schedule NILES -- Antique appraisals will be offered during the city historical
KERRIE KNUTTI RUSSELL BOWSER
KERRIE KNUTTI RUSSELL BOWSER YOUNGSTOWN -- Living in Morgantown, W.Va., after a honeymoon at
ALL-STAR PENTATHLON Swimming showdown
Some of these swimmers have been competing since they were 4 years old. By PHIL NOVAK VINDICATOR
LATE FRIDAY
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CARIE BRODE DANIEL WATSON
CARIE BRODE DANIEL WATSON YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception was held at the Maronite Center to honor
AIDA GALVIS ROBERT BILLETT
AIDA GALVIS ROBERT BILLETT NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The wedding of Aida Galvis, daughter of Luz Mary
NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area
MAHONING COUNTY Dacas HotMeals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 12 locations in Mahoning
TAMMY ACHEY CHARLES WILT
TAMMY ACHEY CHARLES WILT STRUTHERS -- Charles G. Wilt, 531 Sexton St., and his bride, the former
Dinner party held in celebration of Schiavones' golden anniversary
POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schiavone, 6090 Pawnee Place, were honored at a dinner party held June
BALD EAGLE Offspring
Newborn bald eagles grow at the rate of about one pound every four or five days and are about 1 foot
MASONIC GROUPS
THURSDAY XA Scottish Rite family picnic will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Argus Park. Those attending
Allsopp-Daprile wedding is set for Oct. 20
POLAND -- The engagement of Amy Diane Allsopp and Anthony Richard Daprile, both of 3561/2 S.
LeBron evokes Joe's legacy
It's funny how one word can stir such emotions. And bring back a flood of memories. That word is
ROB STOUT
ROB STOUT SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Now that a United States Circuit Court of Appeals has made
JULIE MOSTOV MATTHEW PALNIK
JULIE MOSTOV MATTHEW PALNIK BOARDMAN -- Ohev Tzedek Temple was the setting at 5:30 p.m. June 10
Conflict over shooting
Conflict over shooting YOUNGSTOWN -- Police have been given conflicting reports in a shooting. A
Parents announce Ridge- Loomis wedding plans
Plans for the upcoming marriage of Christine Ridge and Christopher Loomis, both of 7949 Mines Road,
Trustees meeting
Trustees meeting NEWTON FALLS -- The Newton Falls Public Library board of trustees will meet at
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER WARREN -- Delmar
JEAN RINKO JASON ZETS
JEAN RINKO JASON ZETS YOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Jean Marie Rinko and Jason William Zets took
In Savannah, history's around every corner
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Most people who vacation off the coast of either South Carolina or Georgia usually
Drapchos renew marriage vows on anniversary
STRUTHERS -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Drapcho, 556 W. Omar St., was
3 men face various charges after car chase and crash
COITSVILLE -- Two Youngstown men and a Farrell, Pa., man were arrested on a variety of charges early
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-PLUS LIBERTY XLiberty 55-Plus Club will meet at noon Thursday for a picnic at a member's
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS Today -- at Williamsport, 7 p.m. Monday -- at Williamsport, 7 p.m.
ERIN CLAY PATRICK BLAKEMAN
ERIN CLAY PATRICK BLAKEMAN NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 3:30 p.m.
PHARMACIST
PHARMACIST Shelley earns degree Scott Shelley, son of Don and Pat Shelley of Girard, and a 1992
SHANNON ANDERSON KARL PENN
SHANNON ANDERSON KARL PENN YOUNGSTOWN -- Central Christian Church was the setting at 4 p.m. June
SCRAPPERS, NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE STATISTICS
SCRAPPERS STATISTICS (Through games Thursday) BATTING ABRHHRRBIAvg Chris Small c20100.500
Fall wedding set by Maria Carbone, Howard Frank
BOARDMAN -- Plans for the autumn wedding of their daughter, Maria Anna Carbone, and Howard Glenn
THE HEAT INDEX, OR HEAT STRESS INDEX, MEASURES THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF AIR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY, AND TYPICALLY IS INCLUDED IN WEATHER REPORTS. THE HIGHER THE INDEX, THE GREATER THE CHANCE OF
80 degrees to 90 degrees, fatigue from prolonged sun exposure or physical activity is possible. 90
SIDELIGHTS For all seniors
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 9273 High St. N.E., Warren, has the following summer activities
Officers installed by St. Charles club
BOARDMAN -- St. Charles Garden Club installed a slate of officers during its June 7 meeting held at
Lisa M. Ewing, Stephen A. Wolfe plan nuptials for mid-September
William and Sandra Ewing, 14 Mohican Drive, Girard, and Thomas and Carol Wolfe, 2134 Stiver St.,
MICKEY MANTLE Three area teams make fifth round in state tourney
The Astro Falcons, Youngstown Propane and Youngstown Express persevered through the loser's bracket
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SHENANGO RIVER LAKE Baby eagle is new kid in town
The first eaglet to be born at Shenango River Lake is now about 2 months old. By HAROLD GWIN
WORKING OUT Safety guidelines
Jeffrey Restuccio, author of "Fitness the Dynamic Gardening Way," explains strategies for getting a
LISA PEZZENTI PETER PACKARD
LISA PEZZENTI PETER PACKARD AUSTINTOWN -- Lisa Marie Pezzenti and Peter A. Packard were married at
JULIA STEINER | LEONARD CARBONE
JULIA STEINER | LEONARD CARBONE AKRON -- The marriage of Julia Steiner, 90 E. Bridge St., Berea,
FORMER INDIANS
FORMER INDIANS Some were booed, but some were cheered Fanfare: In response to Ricky George's
ULSTER PROJECT Breakfast to benefit Make A Wish Foundation
Teens from Northern Ireland will participate in the fund-raising project. BOARDMAN -- Mahoning
Wagners observe 50th anniversary at banquet center
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robert Wagner, 1350 Hazelwood Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding
Laura J. Burdick, Michael P. Deeds to be married Oct. 27 in Washington
SPRINGFIELD -- An autumn wedding is planned by Laura Jean Burdick, 1909 N. Key Blvd., Arlington,
The Mitchell trustees have asked for another hearing before the full appellate court; meanwhile,
The Mitchell trustees have asked for another hearing before the full appellate court; meanwhile,
The creation of Ambassador Technologies, a technology consulting company, came from turning a hobby
The creation of Ambassador Technologies, a technology consulting company, came from turning a hobby
CHICAGO Boatloads of fun at the Windy City's Navy Pier
From the view from the deck of the Windy to the food at the restaurants on shore, Navy Pier has
ISLAND respite
By NANCY BAILEY VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. -- As you head off the causeway
ROAD WORK Area construction
A schedule of area road construction projects: MAHONING COUNTY Lake Milton: Work continues on
SCHEDULE Clan Day
10:55 a.m. -- Bagpiper. 11 a.m. -- Mass. 11:45 a.m. -- Welcome; breakfast foods available; American
Should we read it because we can?
Alice Randall falls short in trying to provide a more complex view of the South. By ROB STOUT
KAREN BARTELMAY JEFF SALAJKO
KAREN BARTELMAY JEFF SALAJKO CANFIELD -- The Rev. Terry Hazel presided at 2 p.m. June 30 at St.
STAYING COOL
STAYING COOL Although children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to heat discomfort and
SUMMER SIZZLE Health in heat: Better sweat it
Although summer means pools and parks for some, others are concerned with the heat's potential
JILL KEAGY MICHAEL ALVETRO
JILL KEAGY MICHAEL ALVETRO YOUNGSTOWN -- The Marble Room at Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting
REVIEW | 'Twelfth Night' Talented TNT cast stages energetic, witty production
The actors ably make their way through the many plot twists and physical humor of Shakespeare's
Fund-raiser at Gardens
Fund-raiser at Gardens YOUNGSTOWN -- Fellows Riverside Gardens and Davis Center will close to the
YOUNGSTOWN -- Everyone's Irish at the annual Irish heritage festival, The Gathering of the Irish
YOUNGSTOWN -- Everyone's Irish at the annual Irish heritage festival, The Gathering of the Irish
Sharon school officials take gutsy position on grades
Opinion: If the Sharon school board votes to accept the policy recommended by Superintendent Richard Rossi,
BALLOON QUEST 2001 schedule of events
FRIDAY Noon -- Gates open, ride special matinee, crafts, food. 5 p.m. -- BINGO, sponsored by Union