News for November 22, 2002

GETTING INTO THE RIGHT (PRE)SCHOOL

Opinion: GETTING INTO THE RIGHT (PRE)SCHOOL Chicago Tribune: There's an essential New York-ness to the

FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

THURSDAY'S SUMMARY MIAMI (FLA.) 28, PITTSBURGH 21 Pittsburgh7707--21 Miami7777--28 First

MAHONING CO. Inmate to face assault charges

The Austintown man will be sentenced next week for a robbery and slashing. By BOB JACKSON

NATO leaders back Bush stance on Iraq

Washington believes diplomacy alone will not get results. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR PRAGUE,

Pittsburgh comes close

Miami remained unbeaten and extended its winning streak to 32 games with a 28-21 victory. MIAMI

MAHONING COUNTY Final tally confirms Vettori victory

There will be no recount. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Diane

Pacentrano auxiliary selects leaders

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Pacentrano Club Auxiliary met Nov. 10 at the club room for election of officers

GAIL WHITE Vehicularly challenged, I keep motoring along

My problems started when I was a young child riding on the lawn tractor. On separate occasions, I

Swimmers to perform

Swimmers to perform McDONALD -- The McDonald High School Royal Swan Club Swim Show has

BMX RIDING Going to extremes

By CHARLIE RODUTA KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS early half a mile from a city street, the Ravine is

MCDONALD Schools chief Robert Bloniarz to retire

Two school principals got new contracts and pay raises. By MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR

WEST BRANCH SCHOOLS Board OKs moving tree to new school

Students planted tree seven years ago in honor of principal who is critically ill. By JoANN JONES

YOUNGSTOWN New owner plans to keep Andrews operating as usual

The products of the two companies will complement each other, buyer says. THE VINDICATOR

TRUMBULL COUNTY Trim the holiday tree -- of costs?

The Christmas tree in the lobby of the Mahoning County Courthouse was donated years ago, and

Larry Johnson in running for award

DALLAS (AP) -- Colorado's Chris Brown, the nation's leading rusher, is one of eight semifinalists

CLARK TORNADO Schweiker steers funds

Two municipalities may be in line for some community revitalization funds. By HAROLD GWIN

POLAND Middle school students get forecast of job possibilities

POLAND -- Poland Middle School eighth-graders looked beyond their school years toward a variety of

NEW CASTLE, PA. Restaurant patrons give Rendell a warm greeting

The governor-elect toured potential development sites in the county. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

NHL ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

Blues 3, Kings 2, OT ST. LOUIS -- Alexander Khavanov got his second game-winning goal of the

YOUNGSTOWN 2nd inmate loses job leave

The inmate is serving 90 days for DUI and driving under suspension. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

MCI to raise rates on calling plans

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- MCI Group will raise rates sharply on some calling plans starting next month

BROWNS Anthony Henry admits he's not making the plays

The Cleveland cornerback was always in the right place at the right time a year ago. BEREA (AP) --

STRUTHERS Police see a link in holdups

STRUTHERS -- Police are investigating a robbery here that may be linked to another in Columbiana.

Pavilion will cost nonresidents more

NORTH LIMA -- Individuals living outside Beaver Township interested in renting the pavilion in

COLUMBIANA CO. New vote system planned

The elections board agreed to budget money for the conversion, just in case the state can't help

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS (At Boardman Tennis Center) White 6, red 3 1/2 Josh Engle-Anthony Tesone

GAME TIME Saturday

Who: Texas Tech at Oklahoma. When: 7 p.m. TV: TBS.

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--a-Forever Lucky2.405.803.20 a-Miss Marina

HUBBARD Acid cloud closes I-80

Residents of Wansack and Habarka roads were told to evacuate. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

Councilman reports resident's threat

Councilman reports resident's threat YOUNGSTOWN -- Councilman John Nittoli, D-7th, called police

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Jason and Jessica Abbott, 978 Rosegarden Drive, Warren, boy, Nov. 21. Marion

DRIVER OF YEAR 246-66 vote gives honor to Da Matta

It was the first time in the award's 36-year history that a tiebreaking mechanism had to be

AUSTINTOWN Support surfaces for park

The developer says residents should take time to read the petitions they are asked to sign. By IAN

YSU

YSU Baseball YOUNGSTOWN -- Three baseball players have signed national letters of intent with

St. Mary's Sisterhood elects officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Mary's Sisterhood of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church held election

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Bipolar daughter is difficult to live with

Dear Annie: We have a 23-year-old daughter who is bipolar. "Nancy" has no job, no skills and has had

TICKETS

TICKETS George Jr. Republic -- will take on Oak Hill Academy at Youngstown State University Dec.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULES FRIDAY GIRLS BASKETBALL Varsity games at 7:30 p.m. unless noted Rayen at Cleveland

THIS GUY

THIS GUY Can you believe? SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE The totally appealing/appalling boy report, from

"The world needs the nations of this continent to be active in the defense of freedom, not inward

Opinion: "The world needs the nations of this continent to be active in the defense of freedom, not inward

LOS ANGELES Billionaire bids on Vivendi segment

But the owner of Universal Studios and Universal Music Group says it's not for sale. LOS ANGELES

BASKETBALL Florida freshmen lead way in rout of Eastern Illinois

The Gators' 99-65 victory moved them into the semifinals of the Preseason NIT. VINDICATOR

SHARON Council reluctantly OKs budget

Some council members said they agree with the tax increase but not the layoffs. By HAROLD GWIN

Shaq experiences soreness, but wants to play

Even if he makes his season debut tonight against the Chicago Bulls, he probably won't start. EL

NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster gets $1.7M for cultural arts center

The college hopes to complete the project by September. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- On his farewell

PERFUME Fragrance choices can be overwhelming

New fragrances should be tested on clean skin, so don't put on any other perfume before walking out

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.162.24 Bank One, .84,39.3639.37 Clear Channel, 41.85

Kurds try to stop Al-Qaida militia

Iran has promised help to Kurdish officials. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR THE SHINIRWE FRONT,

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES MAVERICKS 103, ROCKETS 90 HOUSTON (90) -- Thomas 1-1 0-0 2, Rice 5-10

NEW CASTLE No-frills budget raises workers' pay by 3%-4%

City tax collection amounts will basically remain unchanged. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

Administrator Kubic seeks new job

Kubic has a contract as Mahoning County administrator through 2005. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Sebring man sentenced for burglaries

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A Sebring man who aspires to attend

Sorenstam shares lead with Se Ri Pak, Mallon

Tiger Woods lost more ground to the leader at the Dunlop Phoenix event. ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST

FRANKFURT, GERMANY 2 companies team to develop male hormonal contraceptive

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Pharmaceutical companies Schering AG and Organon said they planned to

PROPOSED BUDGET A breakdown

Mayor David O. Ryan has proposed an $8 million general fund budget for 2003 that calls for a

Ohio General Assembly tries to fix a problem that isn't

Opinion: The Ohio General Assembly seems to be meddling in an area where it isn't needed: residency rules for

YSU vs. SAMFORD Depth chart

YSU OFFENSE LT -- (66) JOSH DAVIS, 6-5, 295, Jr.; (74) Dean Jewell, 6-3, 300, Soph. LG -- (77)

ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

Mavericks 103, Rockets 90 DALLAS -- Not even 30 points from Yao Ming could stop unbeaten Dallas,

LEETONIA SCHOOLS Officials talk of a tax break

The 23-year levy costs the owner of a $100,000 home about $90 a year. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

CLEVELAND New Detore lawyer gets date change

Detore's trial is now set for next March. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER

Missing 11-year-old found near her home

Missing 11-year-old found near her home STANTON, Calif. -- A missing 11-year-old girl was found

Krenzel's specialty: he just wins

The senior quarterback is at his best in the fourth quarter when the team needs a big play.

BECKY SHER | HYPE A fun look at 20 years of trivia

Talk about a trip down memory lane. Trivial Pursuit's new 20th-anniversary edition features a

INSIDE

INSIDE UOn his farewell tour across Pennsylvania, Gov. Mark Schweiker dropped off a $1.7 million

SHARON Industrial site gets a $500K boost

Pennsylvania has put $3.25 million into the project so far. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By HAROLD

WAR ON TERRORISM What's happening

The latest developments in the war on terrorism: AL-QAIDA CHIEF U.S. counterterrorism

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY First Place Bank to open branches outside Valley

The local bank wants to expand to Cleveland and perhaps Columbus and Dayton. By DON SHILLING

BASEBALL Glavine wined, dined by Phillies

Matt Williams of the Diamondbacks must decide today whether to accept a trade to the Rockies.

UNVEILING: The restored facade of Powers Auditorium, above, returns the former Warner Theater, at

REGION

REGION MV3 Innovations OK'd as incubator tenant YOUNGSTOWN -- The tenant review committee of the

PENN STATE FOOTBALL Lions must stop Rogers

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Everyone knows Michigan State will try to put the ball in Charles Rogers'

PREP FOOTBALL Harding defense to be key Saturday

Raiders coach Thom McDaniels doesn't expect another high scoring contest with Massillon. By BRIAN

INDICTMENTS

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County The following people also were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning

GOLF ALL-STARS Inter-County League

First team Josh Fannin, Jackson-Milton Nick Opritza, South Range Josh Randolph, Springfield Mike

MAHONING VALLEY Traficant items to be auctioned

The ex-congressman's personal property is subject to government seizure. By PATRICIA MEADE

Powers reveals an old face

By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR HE SHEER BLACK MATERIAL that had been draped across the

Steelers, Browns in a real title race

Just when it appeared the Pittsburgh Steelers would cruise to the AFC North Division title, a race

TEXAS TECH VS. OKLAHOMA QB Kliff Kingsbury playing well

The Sooners held him to a season-low in yards last season. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Kliff Kingsbury's

YOUNGSTOWN Another jail inmate has work privileges revoked by sheriff

The inmate is serving 90 days for DUI and driving under suspension. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

World population explosion must be dealt with urgently

Opinion: If President Bush wants to understand what's happening today with regard to children being born in

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Without additional money, the Austintown School District is slated to be in debt

Heacock bids farewell to 18 seniors

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Saturday afternoon, when Youngstown State

Associated Press

Associated Press A LIGHT MOMENT: President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair joke during the NATO

MAHONING COUNTY Officials will pay $75,000 to airport

Mahoning commissioners said they matched Trumbull's contribution because it's a partnership. By

By JOHN BASSETTI

By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBIANA -- For now, his engine is silent. But,

Today is Friday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2002. There are 39 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2002. There are 39 days left in the year. On this date in

FOOD AND CLOTHING

FOOD AND CLOTHING Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, 9 to 10 a.m.

TRUMBULL COUNTY Trim the tree -- of costs?

The Christmas tree in the lobby of the Mahoning County Courthouse was donated years ago, and

COLUMBUS Debate begins on allowing video slots at racetracks

Opponents say the bill is more about helping racetracks than the state. By JEFF ORTEGA

FEDERAL COURT Letters support Cafaro's character

His cooperation with the government began nearly three years ago. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

Republicans everywhere you look ... well, almost

Opinion: Republicans everywhere you look ... well, almost EDITOR: We have a Republican governor, a

LAWRENCE COUNTY Board wants to cut jail costs

Prison board members are trying to free up space for out-of-county inmates. By LAURE CIOFFI

Needlepoint guild to install new slate

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Installation will be held when the Penn-Ohio Chapter of the American Needlepoint

FACES IN THE CROWD: Protesters wearing masks demonstrate against the NATO summit in Prague, Czech

'Martin Berger Day'

'Martin Berger Day' YOUNGSTOWN -- In honor of Dr. Martin Berger's 30 years as host of the Saturday

Looking to cut jail population

Commissioners want to talk about alternatives to jail time to reduce costs. By BOB JACKSON

PREP PREVIEW Warren Harding vs. Massillon

What: Division I state semifinal. When: 7 p.m. Saturday. Where: Rubber Bowl, Akron. Last

Drugs found in car

Drugs found in car AUSTINTOWN -- Police said they found nine packages of heroin in the shoe of a

DUNLOP PHEONIX SCORES

DUNLOP PHEONIX SCORES Thursday At Phoenix Country Club Miyazaki, Japan Purse: $1.65 million

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Michelle Vidale, 703 Harlem St., Youngstown, vs. Nigel G. Vidale,

Shaq ready to play

Shaq ready to play Even though Shaquille O'Neal's presence would help the struggling Los Angeles

HELOISE Rubber gloves help move bulky objects

Dear Heloise: I think rubber gloves are the next best invention after baking soda and vinegar! I

PRESIDENTS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE FOOTBALL ALL-STAR TEAM FIRST TEAM

PRESIDENTS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE FOOTBALL ALL-STAR TEAM FIRST TEAM C -- Brandon Apple, , Sr., ,

2003 PITTSBURGH PIRATES SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE

2003 PITTSBURGH PIRATES SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE Wed., Feb. 26 -- Manatee C.C. @ Bradenton, 12:05

Leaders support stance

Washington believes diplomacy alone will not get results. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR PRAGUE,

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet

PREVIEW YSU basketball

MEN Who: Youngstown State (0-1) vs. Slippery Rock. When: 7 p.m. tonight Where: Beeghly Center.

Ruling in Colon case

Ruling in Colon case YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County judge has ruled that Jackie Colon is not

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