News for March 11, 2001 | Vindy Archives

Imagination, improvisation help pupils hone creativity

One young team had to perform earlier than planned and improvise with a newspaper, but the

By MILAN PAURICH

By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT ach year when the Oscar nominations are announced

DMYTRO NAMISNYK, 80

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home in

REUNION 'Cappy's' baseball bash is Thursday; 59 invited

YOUNGSTOWN -- "Cappy's Crew Grand Slam," the third in a series of reunion-scholarship fundraisers,

FUND-RAISER Altrusa to sponsor art auction

Funds from auction of fine arts and sports memorabilia will benefit community service projects.

TROY A. McCURDY, 59 Owned, operated Els Odds and Ends

JEFFERSON, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home,

Computers are home work

The young entrepreneur says he is paying himself $12 an hour to start. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

Clock ticking loudly for Idora Park owners

Opinion: No one should be surprised that the former Idora Park ballroom burned to the ground. The owners of

SCOTT SHALAWAY That's no 'Lady,' that's a beetle!

It's become an annual event. For the last eight years these brightly colored, black-spotted beetles

JACK D. DIPINTO, 65 Was principal for Youngstown schools

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Clemente Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. in St.

RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Hoyle tourney making changes

If W.U. "Bill" Hoyle were alive today, he probably wouldn't recognize his basketball tournament, at

MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY XLB Circle of Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Austin Manor.

FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at 7:30 p.m. for Irish night and guest night. Robert Casey,

CLARA VENTRESCO, 72

BOARDMAN -- Private services were Saturday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home for Clara Ventresco, 72, of

SIDELIGHTS For all seniors

Niles Senior Center of SCOPE Inc. will hold a cookbook and quilt raffle promotion from 10 a.m. to 2

WARREN General Electric again cuts jobs at lamp plant

WARREN -- General Electric has eliminated 82 hourly jobs at its Ohio Lamp Plant in Warren. This is

KEYSTONE CLIPS Stoneboro, Hermitage firefighters ask for money

Spring is when many volunteer fire departments launch fund-raising drives, asking residents and

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Beloved Disciple Church, 321 N. Broad St., Grove City, Pa., 1 to 6 p.m.

Crime Watch meeting

Crime Watch meeting YOUNGSTOWN -- Sheridan Crime Watch meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Martin Luther

Stitchery Showcase features intricate work

Stitchery Showcase features intricate work AKRON -- The 32nd annual Stitchery Showcase will be

Home Show 2001 will be at Radisson

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The Mercer County Home Builders Association will conduct its Home Show 2001

EDWARD G. TILL, 91

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home for Edward G. Till, 91,

Pennells mark 50th anniversary at Timberlanes

AUSTINTOWN -- A dinner celebration was held March 3 at the Timberlanes in Salem in honor of the

TRUMBULL CO. Family agency has plan

The 60-page plan took a year to develop and involved discussions with a wide variety of people. By

Fire at motel

Fire at motel BOARDMAN -- A Saturday morning fire damaged rooms at the Tower Motel, 5235 Market

Canfield league plans party

AUSTINTOWN -- The Canfield Junior Women's League will sponsor an American Girl Pastimes Party Encore

INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go The New England Quilt Museum has its own collection of historical quilts

LTV Financial plan is presented to judge for review

The deal would give the steelmaker time to reorganize. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS

JACK WOLLITZ Little streams can offer big tips

Indeed, sometimes fishing comes down to just teasing a bite in difficult conditions. Not always, but

STELLA CHRISTNER, 84

AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Joy Church of the Brethren, Mt. Pleasant,

Regina jumps on Ursuline early, 64-34

The Irish finished the season 20-6 after falling behind early in their Div. III regional

Arena expectations need more than talk to happen

Opinion: Arena expectations need more than talk to happen EDITOR: I want to commend Bertram de Souza for

CAREER PATHS

LIBRARY SCIENCE SALEM -- Scott Shafer, a Salem native, has been appointed director and clerk-

KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Lasers, holograms herald spring

As winter gives way to spring, exhibition and events begin to bloom at The Butler Institute of

Anniversary celebrated by Siembidas

SALEM -- Mr. and Mrs. John Siembida of Salem were honored March 6 as they celebrated their 25th

WIN, PLACE AND SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Four Starzzz Dream6.003.403.60 Topnotch Tucson(R

McDavids feted at dinner for 50th anniversary

CAMPBELL -- Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDavid Jr., 216 Tremble Ave., were honored Feb. 17 at a dinner at

VETERANS

VETERANS Medal eligibility Veterans who served in the Armed Forces between June 25, 1950, and

TRUMBULL COUNTY Tutor opens books, doors

Want someone to have a better future? Help them learn how to read. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

'DEATH OF A SALESMAN' TNT performances make the sale

The show is a deeply disturbing, tense drama, full of psychological shadows. By GARRY L. CLARK

NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area

MAHONING COUNTY Dacas HotMeals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 12 locations in Mahoning

DeWAYNE EDWARD SAM, 53

MERCER, Pa. -- Private services will be at the convenience of the family at the J. Bradley McGonigle

LISBON District tackles safety issues

Identifying students at risk for violence is the toughest challenge educators face, the

WOMEN'S COLLEGE ROUNDUP Saturday's games

Toledo 74, Kent St. 65, OT CLEVELAND -- Kahli Carter scored 36 points, including five in overtime,

WARREN Leadership conference aims to empower youths

The national coordinator for the conferences is from Warren. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR

Work slated to begin on new campus center

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College is undergoing something of a renaissance. In the past

SCOUTS

SCOUTS 10 earn Arrows of Light Ten members of Cub Scout Pack 60 have earned the Arrow of Light,

GARDEN FORUM Trips planned

Call Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, or Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, for reservations or

The Vindicator/Jason Kaye

The Vindicator/Jason Kaye "SMART" ROOM: Students file into the President's Classroom in Thompson-

NORMAN L. McKNIGHT, 69

MASURY -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home, Sharon, for Norman

TRUMBULL COUNTY Asbestos cases will choke courts, judge says

The average asbestos trial lasts about two weeks. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Canfield Middle School band to play at Washington festival

CANFIELD -- Members of the Canfield Middle School Symphonic Band will perform in front of one of the

WESTERN PA. Census has its ups and downs

A Hermitage official is 'double shocked' and disappointed with the results. VINDICATOR STAFF

SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Hey, Mr. Bush, give our kids the stars

March 11, 2001 Dear President Bush: Please keep my tax cut. I don't want the money. Use it

EXHIBITION BASEBALL

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Baltimore63.667 Toronto63.667 Texas53.625

MAHONING VALLEY More gas wells, higher prices go together for now

New technology may have played a role in the drilling. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

Old building adapts to modern life

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Larry Ratvasky walks around

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Assoc. Home Equity Services inc., vs. Donna L. Anderson et al,

NELO A. NIEMI, 80

WARREN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home for Nelo A. Niemi, 80, of 2040

WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of March 11: TODAY Post 278, American Legion, 2237 N. Park Ave.,

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

BOARDMAN -- Gail McCullough, operator of the Chick-fil-A restaurant, 1051 Boardman-Poland Road, was

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Cresentia Lind and Anthony D'Apruzzo, 84 Frank St., Struthers, boy, March 9

CAPPY'S CREW Invited guests

Mike Cefalde III, Greg Gulas, Andy Kosco, Sam DePizzo, Pete Patellis, Anthony Patellis, Ken Mills,

'THE GOLDEN AGE' Famed author misses the mark

Unlike previous works by Gore Vidal, 'The Golden Age' provides cardboard characterizations that tell

ZOLTAN KOZIC Sr., 78

LOWELLVILLE -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home here for Zoltan

Virus spreading westward

By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- When warm weather comes, a search for the

HELEN V. BENSON, 79

MASURY -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church, Sharon, for Helen V. Benson,

Air-show applications

Air-show applications BEAVER, Pa. -- Beaver County Airshow Committee is accepting applications for

SYMPHONY

SYMPHONY Coming events March 24: First Bass; Youngstown Symphony Orchestra; Isaiah Jackson,

ELLSWORTH For years, pupils prepare for tests

One teacher said we seem to forget that fourth-graders taking the state proficiency tests are only

YOUNGSTOWN Irish honors due top man, woman

Both recipients have done extensive volunteer work in the Irish community. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Irish

AROUND THE NHL Saturday's other games

Devils 3, Flyers 2 PHILADELPHIA -- John Madden scored with 47 seconds left in the third period as

Breathing class

Breathing class VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- EverGreen and Villa Maria Sister Services will be host to

4TH GRADE TEST Sample questions

1.) The Ohio State Fair is held every year in Columbus. At one of the state fairs, there were 48

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

Streamlining adoption best for kids and new families

Opinion: Older children seeking adoptive homes -- especially those who have been bounced around the foster-

NORTHEAST OHIO Shelters vie for funding

A Stark County agency wants to share the money with Mahoning County. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

A good attitude contrasts bad one

I was struck by the actions and words of two athletes whose stories appeared in these pages in the

LESSONS FOR ALL

LESSONS FOR ALL Call for current rates Private ski lessons are available for students ages 18

JOHN A. MAJERNIK, 87

CANFIELD -- Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in

St. E's chiller plant will be first step in energy project

The improvements should save the hospital $1 million a year in utility costs. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

BOATING

BOATING New chief named for watercraft COLUMBUS -- Michael E. Quinn of West Jefferson has been

BEATRICE J. BOOK, 84

NEW CASTLE -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ed & amp; Don DeCarbo Mill Street

PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes Double bass star to perform at Powers

"In the hands of Gary Karr the double bass sings with all the richness of the cello, the warmth of

Consortium meeting

Consortium meeting CHAMPION -- Those interested in joining the Mahoning River Consortium, a

SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 RETIRED SENIORS XThe executive board of 1418 Retired Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at

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