News for November 30, 2002

LAWRENCE COUNTY Coroner nomination falls through again

The state Senate did not vote on the governor's nomination. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

McDonald's suit shifts blame

Opinion: Let's see if we've got this right. According to a lawsuit filed in New York City, children for whom

DIV. VI FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Finally: Mogadore is state champion

After losing the last two finals, the Wildcats won the state Division VI football title with a 27-7

REGION

REGION Cortland Bancorp declares dividends CORTLAND -- Cortland Bancorp has declared a regular

INDICTMENTS Columbiana County

A Columbiana County grand jury indicted these people: Dwane Feezle, 24, Enon Valley, Pa.; assault.

AUSTINTOWN Fatal fire's cause is probed

Firefighters found flames on the first floor at about 10:20 a.m. AUSTINTOWN -- Arson investigators

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XHubbard Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet at 6:30 p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Builders group challenges projects' minority requirement

A builders association attorney said the policy could cost taxpayers. By JoANNE VIVIANO

ICE HOCKEY Poland splits twinbill in Ice Zone tourney

Boardman dropped a pair while Canfield gained a tie and loss. BOARDMAN -- The Poland High ice

NEDBANK GOLF CHALLENGE

NEDBANK GOLF CHALLENGE Friday At Gary Player Country Club Sun City, South Africa Purse:

EDS: CORRECTS reference to Colorado winless streak to a 2-0-4 record, 10th graf

EDS: CORRECTS reference to Colorado winless streak to a 2-0-4 record, 10th graf By The Associated

YOUNGSTOWN Judge will face ethics hearing

Seven of the counts were dismissed. The bar association wants to hear more about the eighth one.

A big business with a low profile

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In the vast, suburban expanse of the San Fernando Valley, one of the largest

Cafaro sentence prompts the question: What gives?

Opinion: The idea that J.J. Cafaro, scion of one of the most successful shopping center developers in the

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Poindexter keys Wilson win

Randall Poindexter's strong scoring in the second half paced the Redmen. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR

WOMEN'S TOP 25 Friday's games

No. 1 Duke 65, Old Dominion 52 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Alana Beard scored 28

Man charged with assault on officer

YOUNGSTOWN -- A West Evergreen Avenue man is to appear in municipal court Monday to face charges

Parents announce Hess-Clemente engagement

XCHAMPION -- James and Sharla Hess, 6910 Mahoning Ave. N.W., are announcing the engagement of their

OHIO LAWMAKERS Womer Benjamin, Roman reflect on careers in House

Both women say they'd like to stay active in their communities and in government. By MICHELE C.

TELEMARKETING No-call sign-ups exceed Wisconsin expectations

The state expects half of all residential phone lines to be off-limits to telemarketers. MILWAUKEE

SALEM Project puts teens on road to marketable skills

Several seniors will be transforming the 1971 motorcycle into a work of metallic art. By NORMAN

PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES &amp; amp; SCHEDULE

FRIDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Salem 54, Chaney 52 Wilson 61, Youngstown

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Doctor will face 2nd trial in patients' sex allegations

The physician's first trial was scrapped after two jurors engaged in misconduct. By NORMAN LEIGH

SAN FRANCISCO Garment workers in Indonesia urge boycott of retailer

Union study cites poor health and safety conditions at clothing factories. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --

Miss Peterson, Peter Winch to be married

XPITTSBURGH -- Roberta Peterson and Dr. Peter D. Winch, both of 6352 Aurelia St., will be married

HANUKKAH

HANUKKAH Jewish holiday Two free events will highlight the Youngstown-area Jewish community's

DIVISION II FINAL Chaminade-Julienne bags first state crown

Javon Ringer set a rushing record for a Division II championship game in a 41-26 win over Nordonia.

Christmas concert

Christmas concert YOUNGSTOWN -- A unique Christmas concert will include carols and the Ave Maria

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Josh' isn't following cell-phone rules

Dear Annie: Our 18-year-old son, Josh, is a senior in high school. He has a busy social life, works

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW Warren Harding vs. Cincinnati Elder

What: Division I state championship game. When: 8 tonight. Where: Fawcett Stadium, Canton.

In game, players test knowledge of religions

Sect: The Religious Party Game joins a growing list of religious board games on the market. KNIGHT

PENNSYLVANIA Schools lag in notification on spraying

A new law requires schools to use pesticides as a last resort. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- At least one-

Those who had eaten the loaves numbered five thousand men.

Those who had eaten the loaves numbered five thousand men. Mark 6:44

DENVER EchoStar files revised plan to buy DirecTV

DENVER (AP) -- EchoStar Communications has filed a revised proposal to buy Hughes Electronics'

Choir director to retire

Choir director to retire AUSTINTOWN -- Francis St. Clair of Ellsworth, who is retiring Dec. 30 as

NHL ROUNDUP Friday's other games

Maple Leafs 3, Flyers 0 PHILADELPHIA -- Toronto's Ed Belfour took the lead in shutouts among

WARREN Auditor complains he was harassed over sirens, radios

Police say what the detective did is not harassment. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and DENISE DICK

NATION 2000 graduation rate at 70%, report says

Pennsylvania ranked 13th among states for its 2000 high school graduation rate; Ohio ranked 16th.

YSU

YSU Penguins host Toledo tonight YOUNGSTOWN -- Tonight at 7, the Youngstown State men's

INTERFAITH

INTERFAITH Temple rededication Representatives of area faiths will take part in the rededication

CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY The Dana Saxophone Quartet won first place at the State Of Ohio Music

HELOISE Special care needed for orphaned kittens

Dear Readers: If you find a tiny kitten or a litter that has become orphaned, you will want to know

NEXT WEEK'S PREP SCHEDULE

MONDAY BOYS BASKETBALL Champion at Mineral Ridge, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Varsity games

YOUNGSTOWN Plan to lower premiums: Pay out of pocket

The idea is similar to settling a fender-bender with cash to avoid a car insurance rate increase.

Man shot in leg

Man shot in leg YOUNGSTOWN -- Bruce Givens, 37, of South Main Street, told police he drove himself

NHL Whitney's breakaway tallies key Blue Jackets' win

Columbus snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Islanders. UNIONDALE, N.Y.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Georgia is not looking ahead

The Bulldogs plans to play Georgia Tech today without thinking about next week's SEC championship

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune FUN FAITH: Players reach for a card while playing the board game Race to the

OHIO STATE BASKETBALL Alabama topples Buckeyes, 54-48

OSU gave the No. 4-ranked Crimson Tide a battle until Antoine Pettway took over. SPRINGFIELD,

KATHRYN ADAMS Ponder miracle of Christ

The Advent season is almost upon us. Not the season of Christmas, but the season of Advent.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL USC, Notre Dame finally in meaningful contest

Both are ranked in the top seven and today's winner will be in a key BCS bowl game. LOS ANGELES

YOUNGSTOWN Police report finding four dressed like officers

When a fight broke out at the dance, a deputy used pepper spray on the kids. By PATRICIA MEADE

FOOTBALL WVU, Pitt vie in 95th meeting

The Mountaineers and Panthers will inaugurate the new grass installed Monday at Heinz Field.

Cavs drop 12th straight, fall to Iverson, Sixers

Cavs drop 12th straight, fall to Iverson, Sixers Allen Iverson scored 29 points and rescued

14 bouts on tap tonight at St. Luke

YOUNGSTOWN -- Doors will open at 6:30 tonight at St. Luke School, 5225 South Avenue, for Southside

Drugs in schools

Drugs in schools Nearly 35 percent of pupils ages 12 to 18 say marijuana is available in their

Springfield falls in tourney; Stonestreet leads McDonald

MIDLAND, Pa. -- Roosevelt Kirby pumped in 20 points and pulled down six rebounds Friday, to lead the

Today is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 334th day of 2002. There are 31 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 334th day of 2002. There are 31 days left in the year. On this date

Associated Press

Associated Press ON THE SET: Adult actors Randy Spears, center, and Nakita Kash, right, chat with

DIVISION IV STATE FINAL Kenton rolls to second state title

Quarterback Benny Mauk passed for four TDs and ran for three more in the 45-13 win over Portsmouth

WALL STREET Despite small drop, Dow keeps up weekly gains

Investors are optimistic but watching holiday shopping carefully, analysts say. NEW YORK (AP) --

Winterfest dance

Winterfest dance YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rayen School will be sponsoring a Special Needs Winterfest

CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS Church services The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Britt's Babe (D.Parker)4.002.802.80 Crafty Gender

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael S. Evans, 23, of 9451 Lee Highway, #701, Fairfax, Va.,

Carr, Dungee spark Mohawk, Farrell

BESSEMER -- Shawn Carr scored 18 points Friday to lead the Mohawk High basketball team to an easy

NFL Bettis is on verge of being No. 10

"The Bus" needs 66 yards to surpass John Riggins on the NFL's career rushing list. PITTSBURGH (AP)

NBA 76ers survive uprising by Cavs

Allen Iverson had 29 points and rescued Philadelphia down the stretch for a 106-99 win in Cleveland.

NIT BASKETBALL North Carolina defeats Stanford to capture crown

The Tar Heels, 8-20 a year ago, are off to a 5-0 start. NEW YORK (AP) -- North Carolina, one of

REDEDICATION: Rabbi Simeon Kolko of Ohev Tzedek-Shaarei Torah Congregation in Boardman and Jerry

FLORIDA Domino's founder announces plans for Ave Maria University

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) -- The founder of Domino's Pizza plans to build a Roman Catholic university and

PENNSYLVANIA FOOTBALL Hopewell halts Perry's streak

The Pittsburgh team had won 13 straight games without giving up a point until the 20-3 loss.

Ann Womer Benjamin and Twyla Roman have many things in common, including beginning and ending their

ITT graduation speaker

ITT graduation speaker YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Dennis Massie of Boardman Baptist Church,

NHL Kovalev leads Penguins to 4-1 verdict, first place

Alexei Kovalev had two goals and one assist to spark the team that was playing without Mario Lemieux

2 killed in avalanche in New Hampshire

2 killed in avalanche in New Hampshire MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. -- An avalanche on Mount Washington

FARRELL He's on-call to provide spiritual care at hospital

The steel worker turned priest said he provides human and spiritual comfort. By HAROLD GWIN

WARREN HARDING RAIDERS McDaniels knows what it takes to be best

He'll guide the Raiders in the Division I state championship game tonight in Canton. By BRIAN

MEN'S TOP 25 Friday's game

No. 7 Florida 83, No. 2 Kansas 73 NEW YORK-- Anthony Roberson halted an early Kansas comeback in

AUSTINTOWN Bout will ramp up boarding interest

Skateboarding is a rush that fosters friendships, one skateboarder says. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR

Portsmouth West loses

Portsmouth West loses Benny Mauk's seven total touchdowns in Friday's win over Portsmouth West

TOP-25 Simms sparks Texas past rival

Chris Simms has led the Longhorns to three straight victories over Texas A & amp;M. ASSOCIATED

Husband: Zsa Zsa's improving after crash

Husband: Zsa Zsa's improving after crash LOS ANGELES -- Zsa Zsa Gabor, hospitalized after an auto

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Kareem and Felicia Hickman, 4840 Westchester Drive, #6, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 27.

BATTLE IN FLORIDA Seminoles, Gators playing for pride

Neither are in the hunt for a national title and neither is ranked in the top 10. TALLAHASSEE,

The Vindicator

The Vindicator Volunteers make sure kids who need a friend get one Volunteers at the Liberty

NBA ROUNDUP Friday's other games

Pacers 100, Wizards 84 INDIANAPOLIS -- Michael Jordan might be retiring, but Reggie Miller can

Temple to celebrate renovation

By D.A. WILKINSON VIDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR BOARDMAN -- A Jewish congregation is filling its

GRADUATES

Bachelor's degrees unless otherwise noted. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY, SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Slippery

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