News for December 20, 2002

Chain stores taking joy from roadside tree sales

Chain stores are muscling in on roadside sellers to capture a larger share of the Christmas tree

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- The hammer of U.S. military force is almost ready for use

YOUNGSTOWN ODOT opens project bids for 711 connector Phase I

The project's second phase is slated to start in late 2003 or early 2004. By DAVID SKOLNICK

BOARDMAN Cold Metal to move headquarters back from Pittsburgh

Lower rent is attracting executives who are trying to save money and bring Cold Metal out of

BURGHILL Fire destroys storage facility

There were about 30 vehicles and 15 boats inside. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

MAHONING COUNTY Officials are surprised by co-pay

Officials say the copayment is needed, but they would have liked advance notice. By BOB JACKSON

FLORIDA STATE Gambling report spurs denial

A Florida newspaper reported that more players than dismissed quarterback Adrian McPherson took

YOUNGSTOWN Family files suit over accident that killed man on snowy road

The man's Blazer went off the road and got stuck in the snow. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Loghurst program to be for young historians

Loghurst program to be for young historians CANFIELD -- A monthly educational program called the

"There was nothing about the 1948 election or the Dixiecrat agenda that should have been acceptable

Opinion: "There was nothing about the 1948 election or the Dixiecrat agenda that should have been acceptable

SEBRING SCHOOLS Board will seek an emergency levy

Leaders of the school district's unions said they would support the tax levy. By SUE DROTLEFF

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES NETS 98, LAKERS 71 L.A. LAKERS (71) -- Fox 0-4 0-0 0, Walker 3-7 0-0 6,

Jim Tressel runs a tight ship

The Buckeyes' success story seems to start at the top, where the coach gets the most out of his

WARREN Trumbull EMA considers moving offices to airport

Port authority members have not been contacted yet. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF

Kiwanis Club honors members

YOUNGSTOWN -- Legion of Honor awards for perfect attendance were presented to several members when

MCDONALD SCHOOLS School board adopts enrollment policy

Enrollment applications will be available starting Jan. 7. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR

LOCAL

LOCAL Game change YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ursuline-Austintown Fitch boys high school basketball game

WKU getting a second chance against McNeese

The Hilltoppers make their first appearance in a title game when they play top-ranked McNeese St.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE ROUNDUP SEC teams prevail vs. unranked rivals

LSU, Arkansas and Mississippi State were all victorious. ASSOCIATED PRESS BATON ROUGE, La. --

NILES MIDDLE SCHOOL Principal reports on status of building's construction

The board also bought one property and directed that two others be auctioned. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

MAHONING VALLEY Environmental impact study to include health districts

Trumbull County and the Youngstown health departments are participating in the study of

WARREN Judicial panel backs penalty

It is not known when the state Supreme Court will rule. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Officials are surprised by co-pay

Officeholders say the copayment is needed, but they would have liked advance notice. By BOB

NORTHFIELD ENTRIES

NORTHFIELD ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--PACE, 3000CLCD, 2,200, 1 MI Eric Lance,D Ward;

WEST BRANCH Tax rate to drop in school district

The treasurer said the state needs to make changes in how school districts are funded. By JoANN

New house rises next to ashes

Workers say they expect to have the walls and the roof completed by tonight. By LAURE CIOFFI

YOUNGSTOWN Trumbull official: Buy city water

Youngstown offered a rate for water nearly 20 percent less. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Girard's financial woes becoming less woeful

Opinion: Girard Mayor James J. Melfi was downright giddy as he talked about the city's 2003 general fund

East Palestine city council changes income tax rules

EAST PALESTINE -- City residents who work outside the city must decide how they will pay city income

CLEVELAND U.S. targets ex-rep's family

The depositions are set for next week at the U.S. attorney's office. By PATRICIA MEADE

ROUNDUP Thursday's other games

Maple Leafs 2, Lightning 1 TAMPA, Fla. -- Ed Belfour came within 96 seconds of his sixth shutout

SHARON Council avoids layoffs by cutting budget

Council members went over the budget carefully, cutting from nearly every department. By HAROLD

Religion divides more than it unites

The Mideast conflict is only one example of people killing in the name of religion. By GEORGE

Mohawk pupils win awards

The awards were given at a school assembly on Friday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

PRO BOWL Six 49ers selected; Steelers get 3 and Browns shut out

Jerry Rice of the Raiders was selected for the 13th time. NEW YORK (AP) -- Pro Bowl voters

Israelis kill girl, Palestinians say

Israelis kill girl, Palestinians say GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli tanks entered the town of

REGION

REGION American Paper picks lead bidder for sale BOARDMAN -- American Paper Group has selected

TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury declines to indict men

A police chief wasn't surprised by the decision. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

U.S. targets ex-rep's family

The depositions are set for next week at the U.S. attorney's office. By PATRICIA MEADE

PREP CHANGES For Jan. 3 events

The following boys basketball games have been changed due to Ohio State's football game against

Airport to get subsidies

Airport to get subsidies WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have decided to pay the full

PENNSYLVANIA Report gives mixed view of state's charter schools

Eighteen of the state's 67 counties have charter schools, with most of them in the Philadelphia

Council will do more cutting in 2003 budget

The police chief believes there's too much reliance on the general fund to provide services. By

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL North Carolina snaps two-game losing skid

Illinois-Chicago defeated Northwestern. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Rashad McCants

YOUNGSTOWN Inmate pleads guilty to reduced charge

The inmate has insisted all along he did not spit on anyone. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

KMART Holiday sales to be key in decisions on stores

The company filed for Chapter 11 in January. DETROIT (AP) -- With deep discounts and round-the-

BOARDMAN American Paper names lead bidder for buyout

The company CEO says potential buyers intend to keep plants operating. BOARDMAN -- American Paper

Park worker faces charge

The woman says she was frightened, at first, to report what happened but did file a complaint in

INDIANS Bere will serve as starter, leader

He is expected to be a role model for the team's young pitchers. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Searching for a

AGENDA

AGENDA SATURDAY Brookfield Board of Education, work session at 9 a.m., regular meeting at 9:30

Today is Friday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2002. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2002. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date in

HELOISE Keep rugs from moving out of the area

Dear Heloise: How do you keep a throw rug from moving on carpet? I have different-size rugs, and

Associated Press

Associated Press A TOUCH OF SPRING: Abby Bellas, 3, rides her bike as her mother, Nicole Bellas,

MAHONING Panel passes 2003 budget

The sheriff said no decision has been made about layoffs. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

KINDERGARTEN CAPERS

Associated Press HOLIDAY EXCITEMENT: Kindergartner Brittany Neely, right, waves to an audience

TRUMBULL COUNTY Board delays landfillpermit

Both sides expect their efforts to continue. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

POLICE CALLS

Summary of police activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Dec. 13 Threats: A Gordon

PREP FOOTBALL Harding gets Ursuline's Delbert Ferguson

The junior running back is moving to Warren and plans to play for the Raiders in 2003. By BRIAN

STEELERS Punter Miller may need surgery

Josh Miller has a painful shoulder that could mean the end of his season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

FARRELL Board OKs parole request

Pinkins would still have to serve one year in a halfway house . By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher M. Garmier, 25, of 216 W. Ohio Ave.,#105, Sebring,

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

Indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Paul A. Tomasic, 55, Market Street, Youngstown;

Gunmen rob delivery man

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Three masked teenagers robbed a pizza delivery driver on Sankey Street. Police

MAHONING COUNTY Health board denies permit

The OEPA has declared the landfill out of substantial compliance. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Baseball is never too far away

A minor league manager carries the responsibility of developing talent, refining skills and teaching

SCHOOLS Mohawk pupils win first principal's awards

The awards were given at a school assembly on Friday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

School charity drive

School charity drive COLUMBIANA -- Sixth- through eighth-grade pupils at Southside Middle School

WHERE TO WED Tying the knot at home

The ceremony is the biggest moment of the wedding day. There are many important factors to consider

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Opinion: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Philadelphia Inquirer: The Bush administration stood up to industry -- for a

Declaration includes nuke secrets of past

A former inspector said it appears the Iraqis have resubmitted old reports. COMBINED DISPATCHES

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The 3-percent salary increase approved Tuesday for Weathersfield Township

MAKEUP TIPS For the ages

Makeup artist Bobbi Brown says there is no way to stop the aging process, so the best thing to do is

Browns shut out

Browns shut out Pro Bowl voters ignored the Cleveland Browns, who will not be represented at the

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Travis and Jessi Snow, 195 Chris Ave., Washingtonville, girl, Dec. 19. John and

TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioner's plan to hire private attorney lacks support

The prosecutor says the commissioner never complained about poor service. By STEPHEN SIFF and

The Vindicator/Bruce Palmer and Kristen Shaffer

The Vindicator/Bruce Palmer and Kristen Shaffer Santa makes an early Christmas visit to Overlook

LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials expect to OK new health-care plan

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Most of Lawrence County

NATION

NATION Kmart courts shoppers with more hours, buys DETROIT -- With deep discounts and round-the-

Canfield Republican Women seat slate

ELLSWORTH -- Officers were installed Dec. 4 by Canfield Republican Women at a meeting at Diamond

U.S. rejects arms report

The Bush administration will now take its case to the U.N. Security Council and pursue more evidence

Lowellville's girls give gym going-away gift

Danielle Hvisdak had a game-high 19 points as the Rockets went to 7-0 against previously unbeaten

ROSTER 2003 Pro Bowl

National Football Conference Offense Wide Receivers -- Terrell Owens, San Francisco; Joe Horn,

Coke truck pulls in for holiday visit

It's not hard to pick this vehicle out of a crowd. A huge, bright-red Coca-Cola truck rolled into

YOUNGSTOWN Park worker faces charge

The woman says she was frightened, at first, to report what happened but did file a complaint in

TELL U.S. STORY, OPENLY

Opinion: TELL U.S. STORY, OPENLY Los Angeles Times: The United States has a good story about democracy,

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Christmas and New Year's Day State, county and federal agencies and other

NATION Cold snap spikes crude oil costs

A loss of crude oil from Venezuela is a big factor in the rising costs. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

COLUMBUS Blue Jackets keep Flames in check

Calgary returned to Columbus for the first time since March when a 13-year-old girl was struck by a

It's a moral foundation and a source of hope

By GARY ROBILLARD KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Throughout the ages, humankind has wondered how it

SURPLUS FOOD

SURPLUS FOOD Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, various

What do you believe

By AMY SCHNIDMAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS AS AMERICANS, WE ARE granted freedom of religion; but

BASEBALL Yankees sign 'Godzilla' to $21 million deal

Catcher Ivan Rodriguez is resigned to playing in Japan next season. NEW YORK (AP) -- On a day of

Agencies receive $1.45M in federal grants

YOUNGSTOWN -- Seven Mahoning County agencies that provide housing and support services to the

BECKY SHER | Hype Wash away the flu

In case you didn't notice that guy with the hacking cough in your geometry class, we've got news for

WARREN Council will do more cutting in 2003 budget

The police chief believes there's too much reliance on the general fund to provide services. By

COSMETICS Use makeup to enhance your own natural beauty

Too often women aspire to looks they can't possibly achieve. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK --

Crash kills motorcyclist

Crash kills motorcyclist NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Daniel A. Flowers, 16, of New Springfield, was killed

SNEAK PEEK

SNEAK PEEK The buzz on books SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE The stuff you really gotta read right this

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Mr. Smith goes to Michigan St., apologizes for leak

News of his hiring overshadowed the GMAC Bowl on Wednesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS EAST LANSING, Mich.

MAHONING COUNTY Health board denies 2003 permit for landfill

The OEPA has declared the landfill out of substantial compliance. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Trustees hire new fire chief

NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Brian Hughes, 44, is Springfield Township's new fire chief. Hughes, chief of

WAR ON TERRORISM | Around the world

The latest developments in the war on terrorism: AL-QAIDA IN YEMEN Yemeni security forces fought

PREVIEW Saturday's games

MIAMI (9-5) at MINNESOTA (4-10) Time: 1:30 p.m. TV: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), KDKA (2). Series

Another barrier between church and state is breached

Opinion: Having failed to convince Congress that his plan to funnel federal money to faith-based charities

Judicial panel calls for penalty

It is not known when the state Supreme Court will rule. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA

COLLEGE SPORTS AT A GLANCE

MEN'S BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES OHIO American Mideast Conference Shawnee St. 78, Ohio

NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games

Nets 98, Lakers 71 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A rematch of the NBA Finals was nothing like the

STATISTICS

TOTAL YARDAGE AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass Oakland556113464215 Kansas

INJURY REPORT

NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Football League injury report for this week's games as provided by the

CLUB CALENDAR

POLITICAL CLUBS XGirard Men's Democrat Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Parkwood Youth

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