Vindy.com for June 30, 2002

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Jump to: » Stories 

« News / 2002 / June / 30


Stories published June 30, 2002

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

YSU A trio of new deans talk it up

The three are part of one of the biggest turnovers in academic leadership in the university's 94-


SATURDAY'S LINESCORES

SATURDAY'S LINESCORES CLASS B ASTRO FALCONS 10, RONDINELLI TUXEDO 2 Rondinelli00002--231


Shapiro bets his career on deals

Ask an Indians fan the difference between Mark Shapiro and the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and he


LIBRARY SCHEDULES | July

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY "Animals on Parade." Stories, games and craft for children at 10


Becky's book

By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT GREENFORD -- Rebecca Foerster was riding in a speeding


Biro-Hankins wedding set for early August

John and Janet Biro of Niles and Linda and Les Benson of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of


JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Hot water dispenser offers great convenience

Q. My husband and I are coffee and tea drinkers and enjoy cooking. I thought a sink-mounted hot


Ospreys making a comeback

Before man nearly wiped out a number of wildlife species in Ohio such as bald eagles, deer, wild


DELPHI PACKARD Local plants help drive the future of auto innnovation

Packard is powering the latest developments in automotive technology. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


Containment systems give dogs room to roam without using fences or chains. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Nobody likes a pooch on the loose. Not the


LIGHTNING STRIKES

An emergency management official is sending a new warning and shelter advisory to golf courses.


MERCER COUNTY Road work

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will do the following road repairs this week:


MUSEUMS Area attractions

Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Far From Home:


DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Couple has high hopes for Hub

The new owners plan to give the landmark restaurant and its menu a face-lift, but they'll keep some


Associated Press

Associated Press RAISINS GALORE: Richard Garabedian, Raisin Administrative Committee chairman,


VETERANS

VETERANS Man of the Year in Ohio VIENNA -- Retired Air Force Col. Dr. Jack Ventling of Poland


MetroStars win

MetroStars win Mamadou Diallo scored his sixth goal in five games with the MetroStars on Saturday


STRUTHERS HIGH Reunion to gather all grads of school

The all-alumni reunion may be held every five years, said Tina Morell, class of '78 and one of the


STRUTHERS Team beats a path to victims

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER STRUTHERS -- Three days into this summer's school


NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Other than a stint with a famous rock 'n' roll band, food service has been a

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Other than a stint with a famous rock 'n' roll band, food service has been a


KEYSTONE CLIPS Stake your claim to long-lost loot

If you think the state of Pennsylvania may be holding onto some of your money or other assets, a


MILL CREEK METROPARKS Events schedule

Activities scheduled in July: Tuesday: Summer Flowers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Make a flower arrangement


The Cragels celebrating 50 years of marriage

DUNDEE, Fla. -- A late-June family dinner party was held in celebration of the 50th wedding


Stevensons feted at celebration for golden jubilee

HUBBARD -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevenson of 617 Sunset Drive was


BRANDY ZEMBOWER JOHN TOMORY

BRANDY ZEMBOWER JOHN TOMORY BOARDMAN -- A honeymoon to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic


Garwigs feted at several events for anniversary

BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Myron E. Garwig, 482 Annawan Lane, celebrated their 50th wedding


LOCAL

LOCAL Clarification GIRARD -- In Wednesday's story about Girard High volleyball player Tealle


WARREN Family events planned for the Fourth of July

The rock band Soul of One will perform a free concert during the festivities. By DENISE DICK


FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Jamal Finley

The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public to help find the


SCOTT SHALAWAY Birding at the beach opens a new list of species

A summer trip to the beach brings a well earned opportunity to rest and relax. It also brings a


CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

RARE FIND: The "Love" head vase is rare and expensive. This one sold recently for $1,800.


AUTOMOBILES Poll: Customers rank low rental prices as key

Increasingly, renters are booking their cars through the Internet. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- In


LIGHTNING Golfers' safety

Question asked of golfers at Mill Creek Park: How confident are you that the golf courses you play


Twenty Mercer County farmers markets, representing more than 40 vendors, are participating in this

Twenty Mercer County farmers markets, representing more than 40 vendors, are participating in this


LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

YOUNGSTOWN -- Misa Billet, a senior staff coordinator at the Callos Companies, has earned the


BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Holy Family Catholic Church, 2729 Center Road, Poland, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St.


Veterans group bestows award

Veterans group bestows award YOUNGSTOWN -- The Vindicator is the winner of the 2002 Norman H. Dohn


Jennifer Allen, Mr. Peters plan summer wedding

VIENNA -- Donald and Mary Kay Allen, 5212 King Graves Road, announce the summer wedding plans of


Rose society announces show results

WARREN -- The Warren Rose Society held its 32nd annual rose show June 15 at the Eastwood Mall.


Growing pains

Growing pains Mike Conroy is only 19 years old, but the Mahoning Valley Scrappers left-fielder is


Michelle Arbogast, Brian Gizzi plan Aug. 3 wedding

CANFIELD -- Announcement is being made by Phillip and Patricia Gizzi, 32 Pine Cone Drive, of the


Alfords honored at family dinner for 50th jubilee

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. and Mrs. Jay Alford of 18 Lakewood Circle were honored June 28 at a family


Garden Forum holds flower show

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area held a flower show June 15 and 16 at


& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;ADAMS, & lt;/B &

& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;ADAMS, & lt;/B & gt;Vincent J., 57, of Mercer,


DOCTORS

DOCTORS Podiatry graduate Bradley A. Habuda has graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric


McDonald Steel pact

McDonald Steel pact McDONALD -- United Steelworkers of America and International Brotherhood of


Family holds celebration for McDaniels' 50th

STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Larry McDaniel, 26 Grandview Ave., where feted by family and friends as


BRIDGET SCARSELLA DAN PEREZ

BRIDGET SCARSELLA DAN PEREZ YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception at the Grand Pavilion at Opus Twenty One in


WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of June 30: MONDAY Trumbull County Marine Corps League Detachment,


MCDONALD Homecoming begins Wednesday

A 1-mile foot race precedes the start of the 69th homecoming. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR


Hoopers mark anniversary at family cookout

BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Hooper of 7060 West Blvd. were honored June 16 at Glenwood


NICOLE LESSARD DARYLE YARAB

NICOLE LESSARD DARYLE YARAB POLAND -- Nicole Andrea Lessard and Daryle G. Yarab were married at


HOWLAND Trustees scramble to probe closing of Ajax Magnethermic

Township trustees and county commissioners approved a 60 percent 10-year tax abatement for the


Brownlee Woods residents gather

Although they have some complaints, Brownlee Woods residents like living in the city. By PETER H.


HOLIDAY EVENTS What's planned

Events scheduled next week related to Independence Day around the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, as


The Heltons mark 50th at family event

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Helton, 5136 Pinecrest Ave., observed their 50th wedding


DIANE DICKERHOOF JOSEPH NOBILE

DIANE DICKERHOOF JOSEPH NOBILE LAS VEGAS -- The Little Church of the West was the setting at 5:45


MELINDA ROSS CHRISTOPHER RAPPACH

MELINDA ROSS CHRISTOPHER RAPPACH BOARDMAN -- St. Charles Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. May


THE FLEETING, SOMETIMES DEADLY flash of lightning common in summer hit home Thursday for about 80

THE FLEETING, SOMETIMES DEADLY flash of lightning common in summer hit home Thursday for about 80


STRUTHERS -- Youngstown Express scored five times in the fifth inning to break open a 4-4 game to

STRUTHERS -- Youngstown Express scored five times in the fifth inning to break open a 4-4 game to


Private school outclasses public, charter schools

Opinion: Private school outclasses public, charter schools EDITOR: DeAnna Hardwick's response to the


BIRTHS

St. Joseph Health Center Trisha and Mark Schoonover, 6080 Thompson-Clark Road, Bristolville, boy,


STEPHANIE CARD MICHAEL PAXTON

STEPHANIE CARD MICHAEL PAXTON CANFIELD -- Old North Church of Canfield provided the setting June 1


There are none so blind as apologists

Opinion: Let's not be na & iuml;ve about the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District lawsuit. Defendants Edward


LIGHTNING STRIKES Danger in a flash

An emergency management official is sending a new warning and shelter advisory to golf courses.


SWANSON | Keystoner Phillips' boxing stock climbs

Sharon heavyweight Willie Phillips certainly boosted his ring stock recently when he came up with a


BOOKS: Bob Foerster examines a book of his daughter Becky's poems, which he found after she died. He

BOOKS: Bob Foerster examines a book of his daughter Becky's poems, which he found after she died. He


Write to: Cook Forest State Park, P.O. Box 120, Cooksburg, PA 16217. Phone: (814) 744-8407.

Write to: Cook Forest State Park, P.O. Box 120, Cooksburg, PA 16217. Phone: (814) 744-8407. For


JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Hassell: Job of softball catcher is a challenge

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Don't tell Tami Hassell of Hubbard that being a softball catcher is easier than


Angels of Easter Seals installs officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Angels of Easter Seals installed officers at its regular meeting May 22 at the


REBECCA GRAY MATTHEW BAVUSO

REBECCA GRAY MATTHEW BAVUSO NASSAU, Bahamas -- Wedding vows were exchanged June 10 at St. Francis


SANDLOTS Express captures first in title series

Astro Falcons routed Rondinelli Tuxedo in Class B action. STRUTHERS -- Youngstown Express scored


Zimmermans' 50th observed at Greenford farm

BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Zimmerman, 69 Buena Vista Ave., were honored by friends and relatives


CHERYL TUSINAC | P. BRIAN SMALDINO

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The wedding of Cheryl Anne Tusinac and Dr. P. Brian Smaldino took place at


SQUAK CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Special events big part of tourney week

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- The Giant Eagle LPGA Classic is a spectacular


STATE

STATE Ohio history published As Ohio prepares to celebrate its bicentennial in 2003, Andrew R.


AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Vienna Township trustees, 7 p.m., town hall, Youngstown Kingsville Road, N.E.,


INFORMATION

INFORMATION On the Net www.nps.gov/sara www.TheNorthernCampaign.org www.fort-ticonderoga.org


SERVICES

SERVICES Pediatric cardiac clinic LISBON -- A free pediatric cardiac clinic for Columbiana


Parachute jump planned

Parachute jump planned GREENVILLE, Pa. -- The Stefan Banic Parachute Foundation will have its


CAREER MOVES

MANUFACTURING GARRETTSVILLE -- Amweld Building Products announces two additions to its national


STAGE LEFT PLAYERS Cast of 'Cabaret' struts its stuff

This risqu & eacute; musical is definitely for mature theatergoers. BY MARGARET NERY


BOATING

BOATING Berlin Lake Safety Day The Berlin lake Safety Council will hold a safety day at the


DANIELLE WEISENBORN THOMAS MACABOBBY

DANIELLE WEISENBORN THOMAS MACABOBBY YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Danielle R. Weisenborn, Canton, and Dr.


Family dinner party held to celebrate Smiths' 50th wedding anniversary

GIRARD -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith, Tibbetts Wick Road, was


YSU A trio of new deans talks it up

The three are part of one of the biggest turnovers in academic leadership in the university's 94-


TIFFANY TEMPLIN MATTHEW SELL

TIFFANY TEMPLIN MATTHEW SELL NEW WATERFORD -- The marriage of Tiffany Templin, E. Park Ave.,


TINA KITCHEN DONALD LUCAS

TINA KITCHEN DONALD LUCAS YOUNGSTOWN -- Married at 2 p.m. June 8 at Alpha and Omega First Baptist


Calderones mark golden jubilee at family dinner

POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Armand Calderone, 6725 James St., were honored May 3 at a family dinner on


MERCER COUNTY Produce coupons help seniors

Older county residents can get $20 worth of free fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets.


A FATHER'S GIFT

A FATHER'S GIFT A daughter's legacy Among the poems to be in the book Becky Foerster's dad is


IN THE CUP!

IN THE CUP! Area holes in one Walter Jacyszyn of Austintown scored a hole-in-one on the second


KRISTAL MELI MICHAEL CODINA

KRISTAL MELI MICHAEL CODINA CINCINNATI -- The Rev. Dennet Juna officiated at 1:30 p.m. June 1 at


Bartender cited

Bartender cited YOUNGSTOWN -- A bartender was issued a citation for serving alcohol while the bar


Morrises mark 50th anniversary at dinner party

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. John J. Morris of 3842 Oran Drive were honored June 29 at a Mass at Holy


LISA BOSNJAK STJEPAN JURATOVIC

LISA BOSNJAK STJEPAN JURATOVIC STRUTHERS -- St. Nicholas Church was the setting at noon June 29 as


REGION Program aims to start caring habits in kids

The program is designed to teach children good habits and reduce disruptive behavior in school.


HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Pauline Draper

Born: July 2, 1902, in Tibedauz, La. Residence: 437 Idora Ave., Youngstown. Married: Andrew Huff


COURTS

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Stephanie Ketchum, 1127 Hillcrest Road, Wellsville, and Shane


Laurie jubilee is celebrated at dinner party

MENTOR -- A dinner party was held June 22 at Mario Fazio's Restaurant in Willoughby Hills in


BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER Petty and Heartbreakers score a hit with the hits

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers got down to the business of playing loud rock 'n' roll classics.


Carnahans celebrate anniversary during party held in Boardman

LIBERTY -- The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Carnahan of Liberty was celebrated


U.S. House can strike blow for honest politics by voting to expel Traficant -- now

Opinion: Add nonfeasance to Congressman James A. Traficant Jr.'s conviction on 10 federal criminal charges,


Mr. and Mrs. Mike Terlecki Jr. celebrate their golden anniversary

STRUTHERS -- A family gathering was held June 29 at Bobby D's in Youngstown in honor of Mr. and Mrs.