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Stories published August 25, 2002

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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


FISHING

FISHING Book signing, fly tying Jay "Fishy" Fullum of Ravena, N.Y., will be signing his new


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


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