News for March 17, 2002 | Vindy Archives

TRAFICANT ON TRIAL U.S.: Rep waived his immunity

The prosecution argues that Traficant gave up his right to certain protections by eliciting

INFORMATION If you go

The Boston Women's Heritage Trail takes visitors on self-guided tours through five city

Cline-Thacker wedding is set for May 18

MINERAL RIDGE -- The engagement of Bethany K. Cline, 3891 Edward St., and Otis D. Thacker, 3210 Main

Sunday eeting will address sewage ditches that empty into Mosquito Lake

Officials say the bacteria level in the water is low. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Reassessments shock hundreds of farmers

Farmers are questioning the values placed by the company doing the reassessment. By LAURE CIOFFI

NEW CASTLE Residents seek fair property appraisal

A county official claims the values are regressive and benefit the wealthy. By LAURE CIOFFI

Violinist to perform

Violinist to perform SHARON, Pa. -- Violinist Calvin Lewis will perform in the final program of

FASHION Q &amp; amp;A

Q. My daughter has been searching for a Web site that sells plus-size prom dresses. A. A site that

MONDAY

MONDAY United Veterans Council, at VFW 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers (USMC Tri-State

CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County

A business burglary is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime: Burglary and

VALLEY CORRUPTION Poll finds similar views of counties

The unofficial poll gives the public a chance to vote anonymously. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and AMANDA

2002 SEASON Schedule

Aug. 29 -- Clarion, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 -- McNeese State, 7 p.m. Sept. 21 -- at Western Kentucky, 6:30

AFRO-CUBAN ARTS FESTIVAL Havana cultural high

A jazz musician from Cleveland who's interested in Cuban music is writing a composition specially

Parents announce Hannon-Bundy engagement

The engagement of Kellie A. Hannon, 851 Ravine Drive South, McDonald, and William P. Bundy, 1973

YOUNGSTOWN Cops mount drug raids at three city residences

Four arrests were made after officers found suspected heroin and crack cocaine. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

Cari Keenan, Jeffery Marling to wed April 20

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keenan of 331 Moore St., Hubbard, and Charlotte Marling, 1069 North Ave.,

SCOTT SHALAWAY Books on outdoor topics are plentiful

Fortunately for those who love books, writers never seem to run out of ideas. Here are a few titles

Lawmakers are concerned that an increasing number U.S. companies are incorporating in Bermuda to

Female aviator broke record on a wing and a dare

Campana paid for flying lessons using the meager salary she earned working at G.C. Murphy Co. By

War of words

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Karen Cover clasped her hands, stepped

ROAD WORK Mahoning and Trumbull counties

Here are the road projects the Ohio Department of Transportation is planning to work on in Mahoning

School board goes on retreat

Academics, athletics, finances and discipline are on the agenda. By RON COLE VINDICATOR

ELLIE MAYHEW A.J. PLATT

ELLIE MAYHEW A.J. PLATT BOARDMAN -- Trinity Fellowship Church was the setting at 5 p.m. Feb. 22

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Tri-T baseball and softball -- will hold its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the

Candle-Massie engagement is announced

POLAND -- Michael and Deborah Candle, 8786 Rain Tree Run, are announcing the engagement of their

New Castle cruises to win

The Red Hurricanes rolled over Mount Lebanon, 60-44. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

TRAFICANT ON TRIAL The height of witness intimidation or a tall tale?

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- By Monday, the number of FBI agents who

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Victory Assembly of God, 3899 McCartney Road, Coitsville, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Difficult diagnosis

The baby's condition got worse and the doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. By

WHAT'S DOING?

EVENTS Gun show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23, 24, Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club, Quarry Road,

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Mahoning Valley Eagles -- spring club will hold tryouts at Hubbard High School for

Michelle Luc to be June bride of Greg Lipka

YOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Michelle Luc, 115 Wesley Ave., and Greg Lipka of the same address is

State budget cuts force YSU tuition increase

Opinion: With state budget cuts resulting in a $3 million revenue shortfall, Youngstown State University

FAST FACTS

FAST FACTS Women and education One in four American women is a college graduate. 84 percent of

Peter Rabbit was based on a real rabbit, one of a menagerie of pets Beatrix Potter had as a child.

(Helen) Beatrix Potter was born July 28, 1866, in South Kensington, London, and grew up living the

WHERE TO WRITE

Mike Braun, The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, Ohio, 44503-0780, Online: bronzer@vindy.com or

Darlene Chaney, David Sherwood set wedding date

Plans for the upcoming marriage of Darlene Susan Chaney, 6105 Carter St., Hubbard, and David Richard

BAZETTA Meeting will address sewage ditches that empty into Mosquito Lake

Officials say the bacteria level in the water is low. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

LORDSTOWN Zoning proposal curbs the need for variances

The change would base building height on lot size. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

May wedding set by Miss Quinn, Mr. Blangero

Announcement is being made of the upcoming marriage of Rian Elizabeth Quinn, a daughter of Donald

Miss Kopnicky, Mr. Hively set wedding date

STRUTHERS -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Nicole Marie Kopnicky of Struthers and Ryan James

PREPS

PREPS League change poses attendance problems Fanfare: While I understand "ease of scheduling"

YSU FOOTBALL Penguins open spring drills Wednesday

The team is strong at running back, linebacker and defensive line. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

OHIO Racial gap shows in Valley education

The gap reaches across the tri-county area from cities into the suburbs. By RON COLE VINDICATOR

LIMELIGHT Awards and achievements

COLUMBIANA -- C. Tucker Cope & amp; Associates, a design-build contractor with offices in

By DON SHILLING

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Roger Jones decided about 10 years ago

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Latawon C. Townsend

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

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES OHIO DIVISION I Canton McKinley 65, Mentor 54 Cin. Winton

Acierno-Memo wedding to be at St. Columba

The engagement of Cristina Acierno, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Acierno, Dorado Beach Drive,

YOUNGSTOWN Purse-snatching suspect nabbed

Three armed robberies were reported on the South Side within three hours Friday. YOUNGSTOWN -- A

YOUNGSTOWN School board goes on retreat

Academics, athletics, finances and discipline are on the agenda. By RON COLE VINDICATOR

CLUBS

CLUBS Muzzloaders form The Salem Hunting Club Muzzleloaders has been chartered with the National

Csejtey-Sweeney wedding date is announced

YOUNGSTOWN -- Announced by Alice H. Csejtey, Taft Avenue, are plans for the approaching marriage of

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Warturtle (Eads)16.407.805.00 Veazey (D.Parker)8.606.20

COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Dale Carnes, 879 Valley Ave., East Liverpool, vs. Diana Carnes,

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

Planters Peanuts coloring book, Mr. Peanut & amp; U.S. presidents from Washington to

HERMITAGE Puppy love: Facility dog gives WTC families an emotional lift

A golden retriever used in bereavement counseling is working his magic with children who lost

BUTLER, PA. Kennedy's run comes to end

The Golden Eagle girls were overcome by Monessen in the Pennsylvania state quarterfinals. By TOM

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

NCAA TOURNAMENT Opening Round At Dayton March 12 Siena 81, Alcorn State 77 EAST REGIONAL

SPRING PRACTICE Schedule

March 20 -- 2:30 p.m. (shorts, helmets) March 21 -- 3:15 p.m. (shorts, helmets) March 22 -- 3:15

PIAA GIRLS AAA Too-strong Villa Maria too much for Grove City

The Eagles got off to a bad start; their season ends with a 25-6 record. By BILL ALBRIGHT

STAGE REVIEW Bizarre 'Formicans' invades theatre of Kent State Trumbull

The play explores American culture through the eyes of aliens. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR

SALEM COMMUNITY THEATRE 'My Fair Lady': It's simply 'luverly'

The superb cast, elegant costumes and elaborate settings made the musical an entertaining night out.

Associated Press

Associated Press VALUED ITEMS: Above are the "Pan American Inverts," one of the biggest stamp

YSU

YSU Women's golf TAMPA, Fla. -- Youngstown State placed 12th of 22 teams at the Snowbird

Police: Man was shot after making threats

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 43-year-old Liberty man was shot to death in what appears to be a domestic-related

MARILYN BAQUIRAN ROCCO KOVACS JR.

MARILYN BAQUIRAN ROCCO KOVACS JR. YOUNGSTOWN -- Monsignor Michael Cariglio heard the exchange of

Many people weren't even sure who is in the Trumbull County commissioner race.

Many people weren't even sure who is in the Trumbull County commissioner race. By STEPHEN SIFF

SEVEN SEVENTEEN CREDIT UNION 'Shoppers' check out bank's service to customers

By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER WARREN -- Big Brother is watching -- these days

Balog jubilee is celebrated during party

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. James Balog, 32 McKinley St., were guests of honor during a party March 2

Karr-Pusser wedding to be held in April

BOARDMAN -- Plans for their approaching marriage are being announced by Alicia D. Karr and William

NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home, formerly DACAS HotMeals, offers hot, nutritious meals

ZONING RULES Lordstown

The proposed changes for sizes of accessory buildings in the village: Lots less than 1 acre:

RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Hoyle basketball tournament has a storied history

Sharon High School will hold one of Western Pennsylvania's longest running junior basketball

COLUMBIANA CO. Staffing shortage produces challenge

Although the situation poses a problem, it's not serious enough to demand more funding. By NORMAN

SRHS Auxiliary plans event

BROOKFIELD -- The Sharon Regional Health System Auxiliary will sponsor a charity ball April 6 at

CLINIC YSU football/Bob Dove

April 10 At YSU Kilcawley Center Pre-registration $25 ($30 at door). Doors open at 1 p.m. 2

SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Professor is named to panel

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Years of dedicated research on Panama, including writing a history book

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Rolando and Cynthia Gonzalez, 1030 Kendis Circle, Youngstown, boy,

Ohlin-Barricella open wedding to be held in May

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Gerald and Sandra Ohlin, 220 Kerrywood Drive, are announcing plans for the

South Side schools are topic of meeting

South Side schools are topic of meeting YOUNGSTOWN -- "Building and renovating our schools on the

OHIO House OKs bill to lift ban on Sunday hunting

The measure applies only to private land, and witten permission is still required. By JEFF ORTEGA

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Afro-Cuban Arts Festival What: Art exhibit by Joel Besmar of Camaguey, Cuba. When:

TIMELINE | Women aviators

TIMELINE | Women aviators YEARAVIATORACCOMPLISHMENT 1911Harriet Quimby First licensed woman

Prosecutors dig a deep hole; work cut out for Traficant

Opinion: As the prosecution in the racketeering and bribery trial of U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.

Ahead of her time

Mary Haddow worked to integrate classrooms decades before integration was openly discussed. By

For all you young procrastinators, travel Web site Orbitz.com has chosen the top 10 last-minute

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Warturtle (Eads)16.407.805.00 Veazey (D.Parker)8.606.20

Sanctions against Iraq are only hurting Iraqi people

Opinion: Sanctions against Iraq are only hurting Iraqi people EDITOR: I am writing to urge an end to the

PENNSYLVANIA State police head promotes many troopers to corporal

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Paul J. Evanko promoted 21 members of the

BEHIND THE SCENES

BEHIND THE SCENES What was said Bits of conversation overheard during The Vindicator 69th Annual

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LAUREL RESULTS

LAUREL RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Firebeacon (Rose)2.802.202.10 Nodulee (O.Mancilla)2.802.10 Holy

NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL

NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL First Round Friday At Durham, N.C. Texas Christian 55, Indiana

CLEAN AND GREEN

CLEAN AND GREEN What is it? The Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act, better

Tricia Walcott to be bride of Scott Lenhart

BOARDMAN -- Bill and Debbie Walcott, 750 Sabrina Drive, are announcing the engagement of their

KEYSTONE CLIPS CD features state rep's song

"Flyin' Tonight," a song written by state Rep. Michael Gruitza of Hermitage, D-7th, and his wife,

The Vindicator is publishing a series of stories this month and in April, talking with people where

Bruins 2, Red Wings 1

Bruins 2, Red Wings 1 BOSTON -- Boston's Glen Murray scored his career-best 30th goal of the

Miss Metzinger, Brian Vondran to wed in June

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Metzinger of Sampson Drive announce the engagement of

UTILITY BILLS Toilet kits can save money, water

Q. I always hear water running, but I want to keep our old toilets. How can I fix the water leakage,

JACK WOLLITZ Good fishing: luck or smarts?

Is it luck or inspired strategy? That's a big question in fishing. So today, as we pause to salute

McDonald lift-a-thon

McDonald lift-a-thon McDONALD -- The annual lift-a-thon sponsored by the McDonald High School

Drink to your health

BY REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT T TASTES BAD, IT SMELLS BAD, AND, with rust and

BOOK SIGNINGS

BOOK SIGNINGS Irish storyteller pens her second novel BOARDMAN -- As part of a 10 city signing

Lavelle-Cohol wedding planned for early May

HUBBARD -- Jack and Nancy Lavelle, 41 Hillcrest Ave., announce the engagement of their daughter,

Miss Edwards to be bride of Gary Pritchard

WARREN -- Thomas and Kathleen Edwards, 1909 Woodland N.E., announce the engagement of their

FORUM HEALTH TRUMBULL Critical-care nurse wins $10,000 study grant

YOUNGSTOWN -- Kimberly Palazzo Howe has been awarded the 2002 critical care research grant from the

Zizzo-Wyant wedding plans are announced

YOUNGSTOWN -- Porsia Zizzo and Richard Wyant, both of 3908 Lake Road, are announcing plans for their

RECYCLE | Phone books and magazines

HONORS NCO of the Year Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather I. Griffiths is Non-Commissioned Officer of

Hovaneses to mark 62nd year of marriage

AUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hovanes Sr. of Austintown will celebrate their 62nd wedding

Football powers miss the point(s)

A year ago, Warren Harding football coach Thom McDaniels and Canton McKinley athletic director Lynn

Badger school board

Badger school board KINSMAN -- The Badger Board of Education will conduct an informational meeting

Dream becomes reality

The Bulldogs earned a state tournament berth after defeating Akron East, 53-39. By JOE SCALZO

MIDEAST

MIDEAST Connecticut 86, St. Francis, Pa., 37 STORRS, Conn. -- Unbeaten Connecticut won its 34th

2002 SPELLING BEE Participants

Spelling bee participants, listed alphabetically by school, with the word each missed and the round

MIKE BRAUN Woods must be available for all

A little over three years ago, I wrote about a Trumbull County man who was eager to hunt and fish

Knight Ridder Newspapers

Knight Ridder Newspapers COMMEMORATIVE: Crown Prince Willem Alexander and his bride, Maxima

Mobile medical clinic

Mobile medical clinic YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Elizabeth Health Center's mobile medical clinic will be at

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