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Sobinovsky jubilee marked at open house
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sobinovsky, 171 Parkgate Ave., were guests of honor during an open
Mother-child contest
Mother-child contest HERMITAGE -- Shenango Valley Mall will have its annual Mother-Child Look-
KEYSTONE CLIPS April was a month for awareness
Just how many national awareness or education designations can one month have? Various special
Primary election provides 'jewels'
Opinion: UWhat are "barking goats?" UIf you were a member of the "Ohio Naternal Guard," would you have to
OPTIMIST TRACK Steele ties best throw to win meet's discus
Canton GlenOak's girls and Cleveland Glenville's boys won team titles. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
STRAY-CHIP SCAM
STRAY-CHIP SCAM Tip of the month A favorite ruse used by casino thieves is to toss a gambling
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Anaheim 6, Toronto 4 Texas 4, Cleveland 2 Seattle 6, N.Y.
LAKEVIEW INVITATIONAL Champion boys, Lakeview girls gain sweet repeats
Champion's Ryan Petrick was in on four victories. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Pool water systems use little electricity
Q. I have thought about using a no-chemical ozone or salt purifier kit for my swimming pool to save
BILL COSBY IN YOUNGSTOWN
BILL COSBY IN YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator/Jean Neice 'HELLO FRIEND': Comedian Bill Cosby
Anniversary is celebrated by Maughans
GIRARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maughan, 22 E. Second St., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
HELPING HANDS
HELPING HANDS Volunteering Volunteer Services Agency, a United Way Agency, is a local resource
LifeFlight helicopter to go for test run
LifeFlight helicopter to go for test run HUBBARD -- A test run of a LifeFlight helicopter will be
Tribe reminds us of bad old days
Who was it who said (and I'm paraphrasing here): "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat
MIKE BRAUN Your $$$ at work
Do you often wonder where those hard-earned dollars you spend at club events eventually end up?
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Games at 4:30 p.m. unless noted DIVISION I Host: Fields of Dreams, Boardman Seeds: 1.
Lilkos to observe 50th anniversary in Las Vegas
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lilko of 3209 Meredyth Lane will be honored May 14 at a
Group plans trip on steam-powered train
Group plans trip on steam-powered train On June 8 the Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage
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FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Leashawn Easterly
The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public to help find the
JACK WOLLITZ Weather and the art of fishing
The bass hadn't heard the weather report last Sunday, because they should've been hunkered down and
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today -- Baseball at Wright St., 1 p.m.; Track & amp; Field at Jesse Owens
HEALTH
HEALTH Celebrating nurses YOUNGSTOWN -- Forum Health is celebrating National Nurses Week, May
Perkinses mark 50th anniversary at private dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Perkins of 92 Chatham Lane were honored April 12 at a private
EDUCATION
EDUCATION YOUNGSTOWN -- Karen S. Frank, a Youngstown native, has been named the newly created
SURGICAL PROCEDURE Less weight, more life
For the morbidly obese, the bypass surgery may be their last chance to live a normal life. By
Biased coverage misleads readers about Mideast
Opinion: Biased coverage misleads readers about Mideast EDITOR: I was extremely disappointed in your
Women to exhibit art works at The Butler
Proceeds from a patrons party and a preview party will benefit women and children of the community.
VIENNA -- The Mineral Ridge High softball team scored all of its runs in the fifth inning as pitcher
VIENNA -- The Mineral Ridge High softball team scored all of its runs in the fifth inning as pitcher
Man stabbed in arm
YOUNGSTOWN -- A man was stabbed in an arm around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Martin Luther King
MASONIC INITIATION One-day initiation event is first in state's history
WORTHINGTON -- The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio held the largest initiation event
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Games at 4:30 p.m. unless noted DIVISION I Host: Cene Park, Struthers Seeds: 1. Boardman. 2.
Standings
Standings Mahoning Valley Trap League Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club559\ New Middletown
WHAT TO EAT Dietary guidelines
Here are five things the government thinks you should do to eat properly. How many do you follow?
60th anniversary marked by Hays at family dinner
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hay, 555 W. Glen Drive, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
CATHLEEN CARNEY DANA MOORE
CATHLEEN CARNEY DANA MOORE GIRARD -- The wedding of Cathleen Carney and Dana Moore took place at
SOCIAL SECURITY
Q. How much do I have to earn to get work credits on my Social Security record in 2002? A. In
Group plans drug trip to Canada
SHARON, Pa. -- The Alliance for Retired Americans is sponsoring a trip to Hamilton, Canada, for
CLEANUPS Neighborhood projects
The times, dates and places of upcoming neighborhood cleanup projects in the area: WEDNESDAY
Students to take part in Envirothon
JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- Nearly 1,000 high school students across northwestern Pennsylvania will
BALLOTS Candidates and issues
An X indicates Vindicator endorsement. An * denotes an incumbent. OHIO TREASURER Democrat
LINDA WINTER RICHARD ELAM
LINDA WINTER RICHARD ELAM MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Linda J. Winter and Richard C. Elam, both of Columbus,
The Mahoning Valley Trap League schedule for the 2002 seasons is as follows:
The Mahoning Valley Trap League schedule for the 2002 seasons is as follows: April 29, Fish &
SOCCER ROUNDUP Saturday's games
MLS Earthquakes 3, Crew 2 SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Ramiro Corrales scored a last-minute goal as the
Valley connection
Valley connection Where there is a will, there is a way. Paul Kowalczyk, a Warren native, is a
MERCER HIGH SCHOOL A Distinguished Educator earns accolades in forensics
Hugh Ringer is the forensic coach and athletic director, and he loves both jobs. By LAURI
Surprise dinner party held in Niles to mark Richardsons' anniversary
LISBON -- Alberini's Restaurant in Niles was the setting May 4 for a surprise dinner to honor Mr.
DOCTORS
DOCTORS New chiropractor Michael E. Faber has received his doctor of chiropractic degree from
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Go Cindy Go(R Tharps)2.602.602.20 Cr Grandiose(C Wyers)3.802.80
MAHONING VALLEY 'Walk for Life' promotes health
This is the second year for the event. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL Canfield splits with strong competition
Chaney defeated Lakeview for its sixth straight win. TALLMADGE -- The Canfield High baseball team
Swing for Life Golf Classic set
The event planned for June 21 will benefit LifeBanc. HUBBARD -- The fifth annual Swing for Life
CLEVELAND -- Married at 6 p.m. May 4 at The Renaissance Hotel were Susanne M. Fulco and Dr. Robert
CLEVELAND -- Married at 6 p.m. May 4 at The Renaissance Hotel were Susanne M. Fulco and Dr. Robert
MAHONING VALLEY Businesses see growth in Communion parties
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN --
JAMESTOWN HIGH School project foes unite
Some fear the project is too expensive for the district. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
MAHONING VALLEY Nemenz grocery returns to Canfield, Boardman
A longtime area grocer has taken over a Canfield store and is opening a new store in Boardman. THE
LISA DUCKWORTH NIGEL HIGGS
LISA DUCKWORTH NIGEL HIGGS POLAND -- The marriage of Lisa Duckworth, 48 N. Cadillac Drive,
REGISTERED VOTERS
REGISTERED VOTERS By the numbers Registered voters in the Mahoning Valley for the past five
AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY Vienna Township trustees, 7 p.m., at town hall, Youngstown-Kingsville Road N.E.,
WARREN Roadsters exhibit rolls into Packard museum
Fred Warren of Warren Motorsports owns the featured vehicles. WARREN -- The National Packard
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Everything old is new: Many recycle their finds
Collectors like to find new uses for old objects, which can be recycled in original ways. In the
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY! Mary Opalka
Born: April 11, 1902, in the Ukraine. She came to the United States with her parents at the age of 8
ON FILE Paul Kowalczyk
Paul Kowalczyk, a native of Warren, has been athletic director at Southern Illinois University for
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS Lakes Tournament Trail: West Branch May 11, Berlin June 23, Mosquito July 14, Berlin again
WITH THE VETS
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings Meeting schedule for the week of May 5: TODAY Post 3307,
PLAY REVIEW 'Eleanor' provides glimpse into life of memorable woman
The chemistry between actors makes this love story come to life. By JOHN W. GOODWIN, JR.
Penguin stars help youngsters
Penguin stars help youngsters Fanfare: I am writing on behalf of the Ohio Browns Boosters to
FASHION Q & amp;A
Q. What is it with these cosmetic companies? No sooner do I find a lipstick color I really like than
Special-needs day camp scheduled for August
Special-needs day camp scheduled for August KINSMAN -- A day camp with one optional overnight
Program warns Springfield teens against fast driving
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Mahoning Safe Communities, Springfield schools and the village police department
MILITARY DIGEST
HONORS Person of the Year Coast Guard Petty Officer (Food Specialist 1) Traci Addicott
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, 12:30 to
Frames marking 50th today at celebration
POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon Frame of 5340 Jeanne Lynn Ave. are being honored today at a
FUND-RAISER Golf event to benefit hospital
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The 19th annual Forum Health Tod Children's Hospital Golf Classic will be
PAUL KOWALCZYK | Profile Harding grad works way to top
Perseverance and friendly assists have helped Paul Kowalczyk become athletic director at Southern
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Pat and Phemie Colonna, 285 S. Inglewood Ave., Youngstown, boy, May 3. Michael and
Fronzaglios renew marriage vows during 35th anniversary celebration
AUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Lou Fronzaglio of Austintown were feted as they celebrated their 35th
SLIPPERY ROCK
SLIPPERY ROCK New lieutenants Eight Slippery Rock University Army ROTC seniors will be
RENOVATIONS
RENOVATIONS Jamestown The Jamestown Area School Board is considering high school renovations and
PREP SOFTBALL Rivalry's first round goes to Canfield
The Cardinals outlasted Mooney 1-0 in eight innings. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
PETS | Mary Jo Nagy Allergies don't have to mean the end of animal ownership
Have you been told that you have developed an allergy to your cat, dog or other furry pet? Has your
SATURDAY' RESULTS
SATURDAY' RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 10, Lakeview 4 Mooney 6, Ursuline 5 Canfield
YSU Autism robs him no more
Once a boy who could not look directly at anyone, Sean Barron now faces people and cameras all over
The catchy tunes are swimming in the heads of pupils and their families.
The catchy tunes are swimming in the heads of pupils and their families. By STEPHEN SIFF
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Mooney grad leads Walsh golf team
NORTH CANTON -- The limitation of practicing primarily only putting and chipping shots in practice,
SCOTT SHALAWAY Welcome back little hummers
If you haven't put up your hummingbird feeder, you're late. I saw a ruby-throated hummingbird on
Women's health screenings planned
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Registered nurses from St. Francis Hospital will conduct health screenings for
BOATING
BOATING Free inspections Free boat safety inspections for 2002 certificates are being offered by
POWERS AUDITORIUM Cosby's appeal never grows old
The veteran comedian's style has not changed. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SWANSON | Keystoner Area loses two top women coaches
Two of the area's highly touted women's basketball coaches are stepping down after long careers on
PILOT PROGRAM Pa. trout stocking
CountySiteDate Time CarbonLehigh Canal5/912:45 Clarion/ForestToms Run5/611:30 DauphinRattling
Special to Vindicator
Special to Vindicator PICK A PLANT: "Children Grow Better in Families" has been chosen by
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes 2002-03 season spans centuries of genres
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 77 years of music making during the 2002-03
Elections officials expect voter turnout in Valley to be very low
One official predicted voter-turnout percentages to be as low as 29 percent. By DAVID SKOLNICK
NEW GOLF COURSE The Links comes to Firestone Farms
The new 18-hole layout in Columbiana is set to open on July 1. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS