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EVENTS
EVENTS Teddy Bear Health Fair at Eastwood Mall NILES -- Free immunizations and screenings are
VETERANS
VETERANS 'Piece of My Heart' BUTLER, Pa. -- Tickets are available for all performances of "A
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER EDUCATION Western Reserve Fish & amp; Game Club, W. Third Street, Niles. Aug. 23, 6-10
MORE THAN just a rink
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- Skate Zone Fun Center was a
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott W. Burrows, 30, of 1954 CloverBrook Drive, Mineral
SHARON Podiatrist served team for 50 years
Dr. Leonard Pleban gave his medical services free to the Sharon City School District athletic teams.
MUSEUMS | Area attractions
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Far From Home:
BOARDMAN Skating their way to victory
The young skaters hope that hard work this month will give them an edge in early August at
Traficant needs to be put out of misery
Opinion: With citizen James A. Traficant Jr.'s second date with destiny just 48 hours away -- the first took
American originals The Butler Institute and Lou Zona showcase artistic treasures
Lou Zona wears many hats and has never met an employee or volunteer he doesn't like. By SHERRI L.
EMPOWERMENT You can control pain, doctor says
'If severe pain were uncontrollable, that would be a tragedy. That it is controllable, but is so
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Allen and Tony Mayberry, 920 Myler Park Road, East Liverpool, girl, July
DR. ERIC M. CHEVLEN 'Power Over Pain'
BIOGRAPHY Dr. Eric M. Chevlen, a 1967 graduate of Youngstown Rayen High School, is board
NEON HISTORY
NEON HISTORY A closer look The chemical element neon was discovered in 1898 by a pair of British
Mustang Car Show
Mustang Car Show ERIE, Pa. -- The Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club is holding its fourth annual
EXPELLED CONGRESSMAN Traficant has a unique flair from his trousers to his hair
Do we all want to unleash our outer Traficant? By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
BEREA Finally! Browns' Green signs five-year contract
The running back will likely boost the worst rushing attack in the AFC. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
TRAFICANT CASE Prison will cramp style for ex-rep
Prison will impose changes on nearly every aspect of the former congressman's life. By PATRICIA
JACK WOLLITZ Boggs fishes to fulfill a competitive spirit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- It was two outs, bottom of the ninth and Wade Boggs found himself with an
Davis motivates at Browns camp
The anticipation of building something special has Butch Davis fired up. By JOE SCALZO
SALEM A jumping good time at frog contest
A Mark Twain tale serves as catalyst for these light-hearted competitions. By NORMAN LEIGH
BRIAN RICHESSON | Scrappers Brumit shores up career as Staten Island pitcher
Matt Brumit was true to himself. If the pitcher wasn't going to get batters out, he wasn't going to
SCOTT SHALAWAY It's a real jungle out there for many critters
A pack of wolves stalks, then runs down, an old moose on Michigan's Isle Royale, then devour the
Mr. and Mrs. John Savastuk feted at surprise dinner on 50th jubilee
SANDUSKY -- A surprise family dinner party was held June 15 at Damon's on the Lake in honor of the
COLUMBIANA CO. County prepares for a week of thrills on wheels (and horses, too) at fair
Area residents will get a chance to find fame. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON
Lentons honored for golden jubilee at family dinner
AUSTINTOWN - A family dinner July 6 at Springfield Grille in Boardman honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert
CHARITY GOLF United Way's annual event set for Sept. 16
This year's outing will feature a new modified two best balls of four format called "shamble."
SHARON ACS taking reservations for gala at Buhl Mansion
SHARON, Pa. -- Wednesday is the deadline for reserving a spot at "A Mid summer Night's Dream" gala
GARDEN FORUM Trips planned
Call Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, or Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, for reservations or
RAVENNA ARSENAL Deer numbers crunching
Working under tight security restrictions at the Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant in 2001, a spokesman
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CHRISTINE JAMES JEFF SHEPHERD
CHRISTINE JAMES JEFF SHEPHERD POLAND -- Christine James, a daughter of Stephen and Shirley James,
CURRENT PRICES | Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary because of local economic conditions.
Carnival glass compote, Star & amp; Fife pattern, marigold, $135. Royal Doulton proverb jug,
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills How to reuse grey water
Q. We seem to have water shortages every summer and my water-sewage bills keep increasing. Are there
NEW YORK-PENN Top 'Cutters too much for Scrappers
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are slumping, and one of the New York-Penn
SCRAPPERS STATISTICS
THROUGH FRIDAY'S GAMES BATTING ABRHHRRBIAVG. Ben Francisco, of81122805.346 Jeff Haase,
YOUNGSTOWN Officer: Thieves always looking
Preventive measures should be taken to ward off the thefts. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Anniversary is celebrated by the Rohrers
COLUMBIANA -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rohrer of Columbiana was
Strike at Youngstown State would jeopardize its future
Opinion: Dr. John Russo, president of the faculty union at Youngstown State University, contends that the
KEYSTONE CLIPS Valley Arts Guild seeks entries for Buhl Day Art Show
The Valley Arts Guild is looking for entries for the 2002 Buhl Day Art Show to be Sept. 2 in Buhl
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL Canfield heads to regional with World Series dreams
After dismantling district and state competition, the team of 11-12-year-olds will see what tests
Service, lunch mark Vegh 50th at El Emeth
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Vegh, 245 Richards Drive, were honored July 6 during a service and
AMY TIRATTO MICHAEL FULINE
AMY TIRATTO MICHAEL FULINE LOWELLVILLE -- Amy Tiratto and Michael Fuline were married at 2 p.m.
JACLYN SNEIZIK ALFONSO MACIAS
JACLYN SNEIZIK ALFONSO MACIAS VIENNA -- The marriage of Jaclyn Sneizik, 2307 Warner Road, Fowler,
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Baltimore 9, Boston 2 Detroit 8, Cleveland 5 N.Y. Yankees 12,
'SIX FEET UNDER' Are they taking a dig at undertakers?
The series is sparking conversation on the topic of death, and the once-mysterious undertaking
SKEET RESULTS Midwest Open
ShooterScoreTitle DOUBLES (57 ENTRIES) Rich Cameron, Sharon100CH Bob Kalantari, N. Huntington99RU
AREA LINKS John Carroll
The John Carroll University football team lists nine area players on the roster for this coming
SATURDAY'S NABF LINESCORES
SATURDAY'S NABF LINESCORES YOUNGSTOWN PROPANE 7, KISKI STRONGLAND 6 Strongland0004002--693
Mercifully, football is at hand
Opinion: Just when you thought you couldn't stand to even think about the news any more, what with the
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One
Merl Gay of Boardman aced the No. 15 hole at Reserve Run Golf Course. He used a 9-iron on the 127-
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Scrappers (20-18) at Crosscutters (24-14). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).
Book sale is set at library in Warren
Book sale is set at library in Warren WARREN -- Friends of the Warren Library will hold a book
LIBRARY SCHEDULES | August
YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY Children "A Juggling Jamboree" with Kevin Delagrange, 10
BENEFIT AHA plans annual Heart Walk
This year's event is dedicated to the late David Y. Farrell. The 2002 American Heart Walk has been
THE BUTLER
THE BUTLER Fast facts About the Butler Institute of American Art: Locations: 524 Wick Ave.,
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Sharon adds coaches
Sharon School Directors have cast their nets across the state line into the Buckeye State to land
Local 'Fear Factor'
Local 'Fear Factor' YOUNGSTOWN -- Hospice of the Valley will reap the financial rewards of a
Niners next stop: Japan
BOARDMAN -- Dr. John York, president of the DeBartolo Corporation and director/owner's
Ferraros feted at Mass, brunch on anniversary
LOWELLVILLE -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Ferraro of Lowellville were honored at a champagne brunch held
KELLY KLINGENSMITH CHRISTOPHER KUTSKO
KELLY KLINGENSMITH CHRISTOPHER KUTSKO YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception at The Georgetown in Boardman
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TODAY St. Jude Activity Center, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
CLUBS
CLUBS Mixed shoot set The Mosquito Bowman will be holding a 30 mixed, 3D shoot and an American
SHARON, PA. Volunteers clear debris in revival of old theater
A trade school has been asked to have its students do plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. By
MIKE BRAUN Deer hunt changes at Ravenna will affect participation
The special controlled deer hunt at the Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant will be held this year, but it
Island offers plenty to see and do
Lighthouse boat tours, whale watching and fishing are a few of the activities available on Mount
CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County
Thefts from motor vehicles are the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime: Theft.
YOUNGSTOWN -- Whether Nick Petrella was working at the Borden Dairy, at Princeton Junior High School
YOUNGSTOWN -- Whether Nick Petrella was working at the Borden Dairy, at Princeton Junior High School
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Brooke named John Carroll captain
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS -- Brian Brooke of Youngstown feels honored that his teammates on the John
GRAVITY GAMES At a glance
When: Wednesday-Aug. 4. Where: North Coast Harbor in Cleveland. (Behind the Rock and Roll Hall of
ANN LANDERS CLASSIC Racetrack fling may wreck many lives
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in
Art museum guides
Art museum guides YOUNGSTOWN -- The Butler Institute of American Art is offering education classes
Mr. and Mrs. Jones mark 50th year during family dinner in Braceville
BRACEVILLE -- Mr. and Mrs. David Jones of Braceville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Mazzarinos feted at reception for 50th jubilee
STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mazzarino, 409 Geneva Ave., were honored July 21 at a dinner
NEW MIDDLETOWN FARMERS 568 - 1704
NEW MIDDLETOWN FARMERS 568 - 1704 LOWELLVILLE ROD & amp; GUN CLUB 567
50th anniversary celebration fetes the Heaveners
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Heavener, 3884 Ayrshire Drive, were the guests of honor during
WITH THE VETS | Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of July 28: TODAY Post 6488, VFW, 2065 Coitsville-Hubbard Road,
NATIONAL PARKS Acadia offers diverse beauty
Mountains, meadows, beaches and the ocean make Acadia National Park an outdoor lovers' delight. By
Bankses' 25th wedding anniversary marked at events at Columbiana park
YOUNGSTOWN -- The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Banks, Forest View Drive, was
NICOLE GRESH MITCH CAPPERES
NICOLE GRESH MITCH CAPPERES ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Nicole Gresh, daughter of Norbert
ANNE GOZDANOVIC JOSEPH BERQUIST
ANNE GOZDANOVIC JOSEPH BERQUIST CLEVELAND -- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist provided the
WAKEBOARDING Struharik riding high
Rob Struharik of Boardman has been riding the waves to a highly-successful career. By JOE SCALZO
Molnars feted at family dinner for 60th jubilee
AUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Gus Molnar, 4503 Woodleigh Ave., were honored July 27 at a family dinner
MILL CREEK METROPARKS | August calendar
Thursday: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friendship Wreath. Children 6 years old and up and their adult companions
KAREN SLIFKA COREY EVANS
KAREN SLIFKA COREY EVANS BOARDMAN -- Living in Youngstown following a honeymoon trip to the
Demskys mark golden jubilee at dinner party
BOARDMAN -- A dinner party was held July 21 at the Lockwood House in celebration of the 50th wedding
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials will seek Pa. funding to clean up Mahoning River for recreation
The goal is to clean up the river for human use. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
The Hodges mark 50th year at reception
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Wesley L. Hodge of Youngstown were guests of honor during a dinner
FRANCES SANTARELLI DONALD ZEBRASKY
FRANCES SANTARELLI DONALD ZEBRASKY POLAND -- The Rev. David Blood officiated July 27 at Poland
Buttons Ann returns
By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HUBBARD -- With technology today, it's not too hard to
MICHELLE WILL JOHN HAMSTRA
MICHELLE WILL JOHN HAMSTRA YOUNGSTOWN -- Michelle Sue Will, 3660 Fawn Drive, Canfield, became the
SPORTS FESTIVAL Cleveland to host Gravity Games
The event will be held from Wednesday through Aug. 4 and is expected to draw a big crowd. By JOE
MARTIN SLOANE | SUPERMARKET SHOPPER Company is searching for smart shopping cities
When I hear about a competition that involves grocery shopping, it immediately attracts my interest.
FISHING Popular Yelas captures Classic
The pro angler plucked 45 pounds 13 ounces of bass . By JACK WOLLITZ SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
FEDERAL PRISON
FEDERAL PRISON Permitted items The federal Bureau of Prisons allows inmates the following items:
CHRISTINE QUINN MICHAEL CONNOLLY JR.
CHRISTINE QUINN MICHAEL CONNOLLY JR. YOUNGSTOWN -- A honeymoon to Hawaii followed the July 6
Propane alive in NABF play
STRUTHERS -- Youngstown Propane held off Kiski Strongland in the seventh inning Saturday to win 7-6
Lance Armstrong worth being hailed as a hero
Opinion: Lance Armstrong worth being hailed as a hero EDITOR: Since Sept. ll, Americans have found solace
SUMMER POLBURN DAVE KISH
SUMMER POLBURN DAVE KISH CAMPBELL -- The Rev. John Trimbur officiated as Summer Polburn of
Interview with Traficant on WFMJ-TV
YOUNGSTOWN -- An exclusive, live and unscripted interview with James A. Traficant Jr. will air at 7