News for July 21, 2002 | Vindy Archives

Losing Phar-Mor a blow to Mahoning Valley economy

Opinion: The victim of its own chequered history and the present's beleaguered economy, the Phar-Mor Corp.

Sleeper's timeless attraction

The Beauport House features more than 40 rooms and collections of everything from hat pins to glass

YOUNGSTOWN Advocacy group to seek tenant at Phar-Mor location

ACTION hopes to find other grocers interested in the Youngstown location. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

HOLLY ROYAL JASON ZELONISH

HOLLY ROYAL JASON ZELONISH CANFIELD -- The Village Church at the Canfield Fairgrounds was the

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Caribbean Sun5.203.603.20 My Harts Desire8.205.00 Shania

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Study will seek sites for industry

A second study will look for potential sites for large industrial development, including Lawrence

WARREN Car show to focus on fast Packards

A 1903 Gray Wolf and two Packard Twin Six Racers are part of the exhibit. WARREN -- Packards at

Robbins basking at the top

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- Kelly Robbins is gaining more confidence with

First-time home buyers

First-time home buyers YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Area Urban League will host "Advice for the

SHARON STRINGER RONALD SHAKLEE

SHARON STRINGER RONALD SHAKLEE YOUNGSTOWN -- The marriage of Sharon Antonia Stringer and Ronald V.

GARDEN CLUBS

THURSDAY XThe annual picnic and flower show are planned for members of Hubbard Junior. Hostess

Mosquito spraying

Mosquito spraying CHAMPION -- Mosquito spraying in the township is set for Tuesday, starting about

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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Henry S. Drevet

Date of birth: July 26, 1902, in Girard, the youngest of five children. His two brothers and two

LISA ARMSTRONG BRYAN SEIVERT

LISA ARMSTRONG BRYAN SEIVERT YOUNGSTOWN -- Wedding vows were exchanged during a 2 p.m. ceremony

LEAH HOOVER STEVEN KECK

LEAH HOOVER STEVEN KECK POLAND -- Poland Presbyterian Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. June 29

FRIDAY'S GAMES

FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 11, Tampa Bay 8 Boston 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Minnesota 5,

STEPHANIE CANDLE MICHAEL MASSIE

STEPHANIE CANDLE MICHAEL MASSIE BOARDMAN -- Stephanie Lynn Candle, daughter of Deborah and Michael

ERIE, PA. Mayor faces many challenges

VETERANS L.Z. Buckeye reunion CINCINNATI -- Vietnam Veterans of America, Clermont County Ohio

CARRIE COPPOLA BRAD CLYDE

CARRIE COPPOLA BRAD CLYDE YOUNGSTOWN -- The exchange of vows took place during a 2 p.m. ceremony

NEW CASTLE Luck is a lady for local 'Guys and Dolls'

Outstanding performances were given by the entire cast. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF

Mobile Medical Clinic

Mobile Medical Clinic YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Elizabeth Health Center presents a Mobile Medical Clinic

TRAP

TRAP Knox Township results Results of a registered trap shoot at the Knox Township Sportsmans

THERESA CAMPBELL CLIFTON JOHNSON JR.

THERESA CAMPBELL CLIFTON JOHNSON JR. YOUNGSTOWN -- Theresa L. Campbell, daughter of Stella

Children's arts festival

Children's arts festival NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The annual Children's Summer Arts Festival at Hoyt

VOLANT, PA. Camp for women helps scouts

Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield is the event's main sponsor. VOLANT, Pa. -- Camp Elliott, owned by

If Traficant thought 'they' were out to get him, he should have behaved

Opinion: Almost certainly, U.S. Rep. James A Traficant, D-17, of Ohio will be simply citizen Traficant before

CAREER PATHS

HEALTH CARE YOUNGSTOWN -- JoAnne K. McCliment is the new corporate director of marketing and

CONTROLLED DEER, WATERFOWL HUNTS Ohio application information

Hunters wanting to participate this fall in special controlled deer and waterfowl hunts must submit

SIDELIGHTS For all seniors

Girard Multigenerational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, will sponsor "Summer Seiseun," an

ART CONTEST Winners on display

The winners of the art/poster contest sponsored by the Mahoning County Bar Association will have

WHAT'S DOING?

SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. Youth Field Day program, Aug. 3, Coachman Club, Lawrence County, Pa.

YOUNGSTOWN Author uncovers a life of greatness

The book is on sale now. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Great

Log Cabin Day to be held in Austintown

Craftsmen and vendors will be offering a variety of handmade items. AUSTINTOWN -- An outdoor

ON THIS DATE

ON THIS DATE July 21 1876 -- Princeton takes the team championship in the first IC4A

KENDEL-RAE JAMIESON MICHAEL CHRISTOFF

KENDEL-RAE JAMIESON MICHAEL CHRISTOFF HUBBARD -- The gazebo at Pine Lakes Golf Club was the

Cover-up compounded child abuse crimes

Opinion: Cover-up compounded child abuse crimes EDITOR: Once again I am reading a letter about the abuse

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4470 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, 1-7 p.m.

Coreys mark 50th anniversary at surprise party

COLUMBIANA -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Corey of 55 Old Fourteen Road were honored June 27 at a surprise

RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Two ex-stars relive storied past

Even Mercer County residents have a tough time trying to explain just where Fredonia is located.

LIBERTY Belmont Avenue cleanup to begin

Township departments will clean up Belmont Avenue. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary A. Hilton Jr., legal age, of Niles, and Danielle L.

LISBON Lepper Library works to get funding for renovation work

A decision on whether to start building this year is expected in a few weeks. By NORMAN LEIGH

Olivers to be honored at dinner on their 54th wedding anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN -- The 54th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Louis Oliver, 2332 Ohio Ave.,

LOWELLVILLE Kevin Dittmar 50

LOWELLVILLE Kevin Dittmar 50 Tim Mann 50 Russ Heasley49 Flip Jendre 49 Doug Worrell 49

MILESTONES ROUNDUP

SCOUTS Zetts III honored Michael Zetts III of Struthers has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Lindsay Semple

Lindsay Semple Mi Hyun Kim is elated ( this is as excited as she gets) agfter making birdie on

BRIAN RICHESSON Scrappers pitcher says minor league is place to learn

Victor Kleine has grown accustomed to the Mahoning Valley. Go ahead and call him a Scrappers

AMANDA BISCORNET DAVID SAVO

AMANDA BISCORNET DAVID SAVO MEREDITH, N.H. -- The Patio at the Chase House was the setting at

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Boardman Spartan Camp -- is July 29 through Aug. 1, for boys entering grades 4 through 9.

NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in

MARY BETH RUSNAK GENO VALENTE

MARY BETH RUSNAK GENO VALENTE CHICAGO -- St. Michael Church in Old Town was the setting at noon

Though pilfering is a problem in every season, spring is when deer are particularly destructive,

GLORIA DAVIS LOCK BEACHUM JR.

GLORIA DAVIS LOCK BEACHUM JR. CANFIELD -- Apostle Wayman Thomas officiated at 3 p.m. July 20 at

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Geewax mark 50th at dinner, family gathering

CAMPBELL -- Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Geewax of Edward Lane were the guests of honor June 28 at a dinner

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune NATURE'S HELPER: Eric Spencer, the foreman of The Living Tree Care Co. in

COLLEEN FROST ROBERT CAMPBELL

COLLEEN FROST ROBERT CAMPBELL BOARDMAN -- Western Reserve Baptist Church was the setting at 7:30

GREENVILLE Group hopes circus will aid town's financial woes

The association will use circus proceeds to help the borough dig itself out of a $1.62-million hole.

LILIAN ESPARRA CRAIG MADDOX

LILIAN ESPARRA CRAIG MADDOX YOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Lilian Esparra of Sheffield Lake and

There was a time when local author Dale E. Shaffer didn't care much for history. That was 19 books

KEYSTONE CLIPS Santa Claus to visit summer celebration

RC's Marina at Clark on Shenango River Lake, Mercer County, will have its annual "Christmas In July"

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers slide past Staten Island

Mahoning Valley stranded just one baserunner in the game. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.I ju -- Three

JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Westminster wins top honors for publications

NEW WILMINGTON -- Westminster College recognizes the value of all of its 20 intercollegiate sports,

JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills New air conditioning is well worth the cost

Q. My old central air conditioner works, but I want to install one that provides better comfort and

INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go Beauport House is at 75 Eastern Point Blvd. in Gloucester, Mass. For

ROAD WORK Area projects

Projects the Ohio and Pennsylvania departments of transportation are working on this week:

Renewal of marriage vows marks the Hurleys' silver anniversary

HUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. William Hurley, 3366 Broadview S.E., celebrated their 25th wedding

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers sweep doubleheader

Mahoning Valley beat the Staten Island Yankees by 2-1 and 6-2 on the road Saturday for an 18-14

FALLS FORD A handshake and a fair shake

The dealership owner's wife and children helped him rebuild the business after it was devastated in

FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE

FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE Kelly Quear, 1807 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, boy, July 20. Tracey

TRACY MIMS JOHN ARKWRIGHT

TRACY MIMS JOHN ARKWRIGHT YOUNGSTOWN -- The rose garden in Fellows Riverside Gardens at Mill Creek

Kim shoots 68, stays within shot of leader

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- Mi Hyun Kim has been in this situation. She

GROWTH STUDY

GROWTH STUDY Input The Allegheny Conference is looking for input from anyone interested in

FAST FACTS Ravenna Arsenal

Where: East of Ravenna, northwest of Newton Falls. What: The Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant

WITH THE VETS | Meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of July 21: MONDAY Korean War Veterans, Chapter 137, at Niles

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

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

JAIME HLEBAK CHRISTOPHER TILLMAN

JAIME HLEBAK CHRISTOPHER TILLMAN FORTSON, Ga. -- The wedding of Jaime Lynn Hlebak and Christopher

GLOUCESTER, MASS. Fishing city has a long history

Walking tours are a perfect way to see the history of this Massachusetts town. By NANCY JOHNGRASS

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Mary L. Thomas

Born: July 22, 1902, in Brewton, Ala. Residence: Lives in McDonald with her grandson and his wife,

Sunfest sand piles

Sunfest sand piles YOUNGSTOWN -- Reserve your one-ton pile of sand for the sculpture contest,

ERIN HART WILLIAM FULLERMAN JR.

ERIN HART WILLIAM FULLERMAN JR. AUSTINTOWN -- A reception was held June 22 at Stambaugh Auditorium

Open house celebration planned in honor of Mr. and Mrs Gillespie

CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillespie, 4208 Pleasant Valley Lane, were honored by family and

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

BOARDMAN -- Lloyd Dermatology and Laser Center is announcing a new academic affiliation with

FARRELL Agency pushes ahead with project

Construction needs to begin by Nov. 30 to secure federal funding for the project. By HAROLD GWIN

SCOTT SHALAWAY Birds often get down and dirty to come clean

Years ago, as I cruised a gravel road in central Oklahoma, a small cloud of dust up ahead caught my

YOUNGSTOWN Cuffing constables: Police chief continues crackdown

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- If you ask city police, they'll tell

MIKE BRAUN Ravenna hunts restored for '02

What terrorist activities helped to tear asunder last year, the Ohio National Guard and the Ohio

The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple

The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple MAKING THE CUT FOR CHARITY: Catherine Cartwright is at 1-under par

HEALTH

HEALTH LifeBanc workshop INDEPENDENCE -- LifeBanc, the organ procurement organization for

Dale E. Shaffer will sign copies of his latest book, "Salem: A Quaker City History" from 2 to 4

AREA

AREA Canfield wallops Kenton, 21-1 HUBER HEIGHTS -- Brittany Danilov and Tricia Bettura combined

NEW BOOK

NEW BOOK Dreams of parenthood What can dreams reveal about the joys and fears of pending

ON THE JOB Is the move toward casual clothes at work good for business?

Proponents of a more formal dress style argue that casual dress leads to decreased productivity.

AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Austintown township trustees, 6 p.m. zoning hearing, 7 p.m. regular meeting,

Team Green back in town

VIENNA -- Team Green is back, thank you very much. Which means there should be an abundance of the

AUSTINTOWN -- Stephanie Agler has been making her own clothes since she was 8, and before that time,

SEBRING Ultralight business is poised for takeoff from a cornfield

The company is looking for investors to help fund an expansion. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR

FARRELL Agency moves ahead on project

Construction needs to begin by Nov. 30 to secure federal funding for the project. By HAROLD GWIN

JACK WOLLITZ Tourney gains $10,000

The bass were not especially cooperative, but there were plenty of smiles last Saturday around the

SCRAPPERS STATISTICS

THROUGH FRIDAY'S GAMES BATTING ABRHHRRBIAVG Ben Francisco of5392003.377 Kenton Myers

MAHONING VALLEY GAS WELLS Drilling pollution is rare

Most of the area has already been drilled for oil and gas. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Videotape collection

Videotape collection NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A campaign to collect unwanted videotapes of movies or

SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 AUXILIARY X1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet Aug. 1 at Roosevelt Park Community Center for a

WESTERN PA. Study to seek sites for industry

A second study will look for potential sites for large industrial development, including Lawrence

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