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'PENNY BURFORD' Lessons of a woman are no small change
A single discarded nickel changes the course of a young woman's life and the lives of others. By
HEALTH BUILDING | Exhibits, screenings
The health exhibits are presented at the Canfield Fair by representatives of the Mahoning County
Several state and local agencies are working to promote seat-belt use over the Labor Day weekend as
Several state and local agencies are working to promote seat-belt use over the Labor Day weekend as
AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Run your errands at the fairgrounds
The Canfield Fair first-aid station, bank and post office make for a convenient day at the fair.
NEW CASTLE, PA. Effort to monitor West Nile virus continues
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- For the past few summers, Jerry
Curatola jubilee is celebrated at family party
ENON VALLEY, Pa. -- A family party was held Aug. 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Curatola, 336
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. Boat owners wishing to rent public boat docks at Ohio State Park
PROFILE | Bob Rose A lifetime of service to fair
The Elijah J. Williams law office was the first historical building in the Canfield Fair's Western
HUBBARD Soccer youths look into history
Team members left their own small tribute at the memorials. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Far From Home:
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Far From Home:
OHIO GOVERNOR'S RACE
Associated Press THE CAMPAIGN TREK: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tim Hagan, left, speaks at
Russia demands action on rebels
Russia demands action on rebels MOSCOW -- Russia demanded Saturday that Georgia take decisive
SUSPENDED GAMES Chaney holds on to beat Falcons
After storms washed out the finish of the game Friday, the Cowboys came back Saturday to win 19-13.
LIMELIGHTS
LIMELIGHTS Awards and achievements CANFIELD -- Wayland Russell, chairman and chief executive of
WARREN City cites landfill for leaving gates unlocked
By DENISE DICK and PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A city health official
SCOTT SHALAWAY Cardinals -- America's favorite bird
Ask ten people to name their favorite bird, and at least five will say "cardinal." It's beautiful,
ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE By the numbers The Canfield Fair is Mahoning County's largest annual event and the
LIBRARY PROGRAMS | September
YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY "Back to School with Captain Underpants." Stories, craft and games
Rayen's new hire 'happy to be back'
'This is going to be a school where people are calling me up and wanting to get their kids to attend
Rosanna Miller, Patrick Howlett will exchange vows Sept. 20
Rosanna Miller of Poland and Patrick Howlett of Dayton are announcing plans for their late-summer
Thanks to Graceland, Elvis Presley's estate has done better financially than Presley himself. E5
Thanks to Graceland, Elvis Presley's estate has done better financially than Presley himself. E5
Honorees take time to volunteer
Canfield Fair's 'outstanding families' are recognized for years of community involvement. By ROSA
VETERANS
VETERANS Meeting changed The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission has changed its meeting
YWCA seeks nominations for Women of the Year awards
YOUNGSTOWN -- Nominations are being accepted for the YWCA of Youngstown's 25th annual Women of the
Closing in on Enron crooks
Opinion: The federal government appears to be going after the crooks who ran Enron and doing so with gusto,
TAKE YOUR SEATS
TAKE YOUR SEATS Grandstand events Wednesday: Lee Greenwood and Sandi Patty concert, 8 p.m.,
STACIE HANNON | MATTHEW DUNN
BOARDMAN -- The home of Matt and Penny Hannon, 485 Ewing Road, was the setting at noon Aug. 24 for
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers sweep past New Jersey
Mahoning Valley took three straight from the Cardinals after 10-9 and 5-0 wins Saturday. By BRIAN
Marriage vows are renewed by Greens on 25th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Green, 237 Mumford Circle, celebrated their 25th wedding
BOARDMAN Artist returns to create something special
The special effects artist plans to open a studio here in about a year. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Ellasheks mark 50th anniversary at dinner party
AUSTINTOWN -- Friends and family gathered Aug. 10 at the Holiday Inn, Boardman, to honor Mr. and
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go Location: Jungle Jim's International Farmers Market is at 5440 Dixie
Bondars jubilee is celebrated, vows renewed
AUSTINTOWN -- Friends and family members were present Aug. 3 as Mr. and Mrs. John Bondar, 4170
NEW CASTLE, PA. Effort to monitor West Nile continues
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- For the past few summers, Jerry
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Antjuan Adkins
The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are asking the public to help find the
TRICIA WALCOTT SCOTT LENHART
TRICIA WALCOTT SCOTT LENHART BOARDMAN -- The Rev. Daniel Venglarik officiated at 1:30 p.m. July 27
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
WEEKEND RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 19, Austintown Fitch 13 East Liverpool 21,
JACK WOLLITZ Anglers of all stripes can tell the same stories
The other day I was roaming the aisles at the Gander Mountain store in Niles searching for odds and
NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Forum explores changes to telecommunications regulations
A law regulating high-speed access is expiring in 2003. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Experts from the
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers rally in ninth for victory
Brian Wright's two-out single brought home the game-winning run. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
JUNIOR FAIR | Schedule
TODAY 1-7 p.m.: Booth setup and distribution of packets to advisers, Building 25. MONDAY 1-9
Several local residents who attended the Twins Days Festival earlier this month in Twinsburg took
Several local residents who attended the Twins Days Festival earlier this month in Twinsburg took
Cop's job is anything but dull
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER FLASHING RED LIGHTS IN THE REAR-VIEW mirror send
Firefighter grant
Firefighter grant SHARON, Pa. -- The city has been awarded a $53,773 federal grant for equipment
Participants for parade
Participants for parade LOWELLVILLE -- The Lowellville Day Committee is seeking participants for
TODAY
TODAY Veterans Radio Programs, WNIO-AM (1390), 6:30 a.m.; WRTK-AM (1540), WBBG-FM (106.1), both at
HARNESS HORSEMEN Amid racing events, funds will be raised for food bank
The association is providing a big assist to the Second Harvest Foodbank of the Mahoning Valley.
TRACEE MOSS SCOTT LINEBAUGH
TRACEE MOSS SCOTT LINEBAUGH COITSVILLE -- Victory Christian Center Church was the setting July 27
OHIO WATERFOWL Dates, limits
The duck hunting season (except pintails and canvasbacks) in the north zone is Oct. 19 through Nov.
KRISTINE SMITH THOMAS AKERS JR.
KRISTINE SMITH THOMAS AKERS JR. BOARDMAN -- Kristine Robin Smith and Thomas A. Akers Jr., both of
STATISTICS
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MIKE BRAUN Duck and dove season news
There will be 60 days of duck hunting in 2002-03 for Ohio waterfowl hunters with the season
WARREN Horse show to raise funds for Animal Welfare League
The group depends on donations and fund-raisers. WARREN -- More than 300 participants are expected
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THE VINDICATOR | Contest winners
Children from throughout the Mahoning Valley and other areas entered this year's Vindicator Coloring
YSU tuition increase should be last resort
Opinion: Faculty and classified employees at Youngstown State University will receive a significant boost in
FAIRGROUNDS The Big Rock has interesting history
The boulder, composed of large crystals of feldspar and flakes of biotite and pyroxene, is foreign
The 16 Canfield Fair Board directors:
The 16 Canfield Fair Board directors: KATHRYN BENNETT Hometown: Green Township Departments
MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper A stroll down supermarket-history lane
I began writing Supermarket Shopper in 1969 and when I recently finished my 4,000th column, I began
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune CHAMPION SWIMMER: The U.S. Postal Service is honoring Duke Kahanamoku, who
AMANDA LUCAS ANDREW PONDILLO
AMANDA LUCAS ANDREW PONDILLO CANFIELD -- Amanda Lucas, daughter of Ken and Sally Lucas, 205 S.
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Replace old range hoods with quieter models
Q. My kitchen has an old noisy range hood and it looks old-fashioned. I would like one that has
Guerrieros will mark 50th at buffet reception
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. James Guerriero of Boardman will be honored Sept. 1 at a buffet reception
MUSIC For Greenwood, tradition counts
Two decades after Lee Greenwood made a big splash in country music, he's moving ahead with a new
LINDSAY BERGER MARTIN RAUPPLE
LINDSAY BERGER MARTIN RAUPPLE BERLIN CENTER -- Martin Raupple and his bride, the former Lindsay
DEBRA BURNS MARK KELLER
DEBRA BURNS MARK KELLER ONTARIO, Canada -- Debra Burns, 39183 Crestview Road, Leetonia, and Mark
LOWELLVILLE Flip Jendre48 Jerry Murray48 Tom Stockunas 47 Doug Worrell47 Dave Zofko47
LOWELLVILLE Flip Jendre48 Jerry Murray48 Tom Stockunas 47 Doug Worrell47 Dave Zofko47
Special to the Vindicator
Special to the Vindicator RADIO PERSONALITIES: Tom Joyner, right, and his sidekick, Tavis Smiley,
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner N. Castle grads join college HOF
A pair of New Castle High athletes, who went on to good careers at Westminster College, will be part
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTS 'Sue Thomas: F.B.EYE' Premiere: 9 to 11 p.m. Oct. 13. Time slot: Sundays, 9 to 10
HOLLY DRAGOMIR DANIEL WYTKO
HOLLY DRAGOMIR DANIEL WYTKO AKRON -- St. Martha Parish was the setting at 1:30 p.m. July 27 as
A superintendent's tips for getting to and from school safely
Opinion: EDITOR: The first day of school is fast approaching and soon, early morning school bus rides will
FAIRFIELD, OHIO Jungle Jim's is a shopper's paradise
The four-acre grocery store offers everything from Irish brown bread to mushrooms from all over the
MEDICAL BUILDING Screenings give money's worth
The county medical society has provided information at the fair for more than a half-century. By
JOANNA MALMISUR SAMUEL OLIVER
JOANNA MALMISUR SAMUEL OLIVER CANFIELD -- Joanna Malmisur of Canfield and Samuel Oliver of
St. Elizabeth's Safety Village to skip fair
CANFIELD -- St. Elizabeth Health Center's Safety Village will not be at the Canfield Fair this year.
CAREER PATHS
CAREER PATHS MANUFACTURING GARRETTSVILLE -- W & amp;W Holdings, the parent company of Amweld
Fair board plans to take extra safety precautions
Terrorism and perpetrators of other crimes aren't the only concerns; weather also could pose a
Waldman-Kay wedding date to be Sept. 21
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announced by Dr. David and Judy Waldman, 2910 Biscayne Ave., is the engagement of
KEYSTONE CLIPS Red Cross issues call for volunteers
The Mercer County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for volunteers. The agency needs
License plates in parking lot belie prison's claim of sensitivity to families
Opinion: License plates in parking lot belie prison's claim of sensitivity to families EDITOR: While in
Celebration to mark 4-H's anniversary
CANFIELD -- The Mahoning County 4-H program will have a centennial birthday celebration Sept. 1 from
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Sims Auto Park, 3100 Elm Road, Warren, noon to 5 p.m. MONDAY Club South,
WHAT'S FREE
WHAT'S FREE Canfield Fair Many attractions at the 156th Canfield Fair my be enjoyed at no cost.
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
'Limited only by your imagination'
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT For many gardeners, a flower bed just isn't worth a
FOOTBALL Western Reserve holds off Malvern
The Blue Devils posted a 33-26 victory. By RYAN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MALVERN -- At
Ridge Crest award for excellence
Ridge Crest award for excellence WARREN -- Ridge Crest Care Center, 1926 Ridge Ave., received the
TV stations to offer freebies and tryout
Fun and practical freebies will be available at the tents of local TV stations during the Canfield
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 4, Anaheim 1 Texas 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 Oakland 9,
JUNIOR FAIR King, queen candidates
These 4-H members topped the competition in community service, project work and interview skills and
CANFIELD Junior Fair adds space for animals
While the number of most animal projects in the fair has increased, the number of horse projects has
YOUNGSTOWN Live broadcast sparks plan to extend party
Too many events offer hope but no follow-up, but not this one, the organizer said. By ROGER G.
EXHIBIT Black bears likely to be behind steering wheel
The bears spend most of their year on a 700-acre ranch in Texas. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN Be strong but avoid the curse
The author urges women to answer the call to 'move up a level' in their religious life. By GARRY
Fire damages duplex
Fire damages duplex YOUNGSTOWN -- Damage was estimated at $10,000 in a Saturday morning fire in a
AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, 7 p.m., township building, 82 Ohltown Road, regular
YOUNGSTOWN Schools' principals represent new breed
The three men fill the city's critical need for male principals in its 13 elementary schools. By
CHOIR Diversity describes group
Choir members will sing two anthems during the service. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
COURTNEY DERHODES SHANE PHILLIPS
COURTNEY DERHODES SHANE PHILLIPS BOARDMAN -- The wedding of Courtney DeRhodes and Shane Michael
DANIELLE MARKEL PATRICK HOPPER
DANIELLE MARKEL PATRICK HOPPER WARREN -- Church of the Blessed Sacrament was the setting at 2:30
JOLENE SRNEC DOMINIC SPOSETTI
JOLENE SRNEC DOMINIC SPOSETTI CAMPBELL -- The Rev. John Trimbur officiated at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at
MEGAN EVANS THOMAS SHANNON JR.
MEGAN EVANS THOMAS SHANNON JR. STRUTHERS -- The Revs. Edward Gretchko and Lee Diefenderfer
New symphony director named
New symphony director named GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Michael Gelfand of Youngstown State University
BIKE NIGHT Agenda includes night just for motorcycles
The display of bikes will be one of the largest shows of its kind in this area, fair officials said.
Canoe trip planned
Canoe trip planned ORANGEVILLE -- Trumbull County Soil and Water Conservation District and Penn
PATRIOTISM This year's theme: 'Pride in America'
A tribute to local veterans, police officers and firefighters will be on the grandstand stage
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Royal Flemish glass has a distinctive appearance
In 1894, a new glassware was patented. It had heavy gold relief designs on multicolored panels in
Defense name of game at YSU
If there is one group of people who know just how good the Youngstown State football defensive unit
NFL ROUNDUP Saturday's preseason games
Saints 31, Bengals 23 CINCINNATI -- Aaron Brooks led three crisp scoring drives, emphatically
SALEM Athletic facility gears up for opening
Memberships for the new nonprofit center are now on sale. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Lightning blamed in power failures
BOARDMAN -- Two Saturday afternoon electrical failures knocked out power to about 12,000 customers
Culinary extravaganza to feature international fare, auction, music
Area chefs will create everything from main-course dishes to desserts. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Edward W.
Christa Oliver is dancing her way to Britain to study at a prestigious school this fall.
Christa Oliver is dancing her way to Britain to study at a prestigious school this fall. By ROSA
Melissa Wayland, Kevin Crump to marry in autumn
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. William J. Wayland of 2248 Innwood Drive are announcing the engagement of
YOUTH AWARD| Junior Fair
The Junior Fair Outstanding Youth Award provides an opportunity to recognize youth actively involved
BRIAN RICHESSON | Scrappers Rickon gets call to Tribe's bullpen
Jim Rickon was on his way back from Jamestown, N.Y., with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers when he got
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL St. Ed's knocks off Ursuline, 31-12
Four Ursuline turnovers were costly in the loss. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
BENEFIT CFF plans walk to raise funds
Food and beverages will be provided, and prizes will be awarded. BOARDMAN -- The third annual
The Pearces mark 60th anniversary during dinner party in California
NUEVO, Calif. -- Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pearce, 29224 Obsidian Court, were guests of honor at a
MLS ROUNDUP Saturday's game
Rapids 3, Earthquakes 0 DENVER -- Chris Carrieri scored on a 30-yard pass from Carlos Valderrama
'They can't take away my spirit'
Opinion: Poor Tim Ryan, he just can't seem to shake loose the Traficant monkey that has been on his back