News for September 1, 2002

Ladies' night out

The group was inspired by the poem, 'Warning: When I am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple.' By

WHAT'S DOING?

SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. Women in the Outdoors event, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21, sponsored

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Constructive summer: building homes

The volunteers lived in accommodations devoid of running water and electricity. By LAURA MILOSER

Local cowboy fits the bill

The chief says he might spend as much as 15 hours each day at the fairgrounds. By IAN HILL

NEW CASTLE

NEW CASTLE Police hope to curb arsons Investigators do not believe the fires are related.

SARAH ROSE CHRISTOPHER THOMAS

SARAH ROSE CHRISTOPHER THOMAS CANFIELD -- Sarah Elizabeth Rose and Christopher Michael Thomas,

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the

Torres makes big splash with team

Eider Torres is 19 years old. He stands 5 feet, 8 inches and weighs 140 pounds. And he doesn't speak

MAINTAINING A HOME Staying on top of roof repairs

Yearly checks and maintenance will increase the longevity of a roof. By REBECCA SLOAN

Lackey-Ripple wedding plans are announced

WARREN -- William and Dolores Lackey, 1283 Stillwagon Road S.E., are announcing the engagement of

MELISSA SAVAGE GABRIEL WHORTEN

MELISSA SAVAGE GABRIEL WHORTEN AUSTINTOWN -- Melissa Savage, 6899 Berry Blossom Drive, Canfield,

MARY JO NAGY | Pets The final goodbye is never easy

Your dog is your loyal companion, a friend in good times and bad. A pet does not care about your

DANIELLE KISH FREDERICK BEHNKE JR.

DANIELLE KISH FREDERICK BEHNKE JR. BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Behnke Jr. accepted

THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting For fans of all kinds of windup toys, tin is in

Toys are favorites of children and adults. The tin windup toys of Louis Marx & amp; Co. are

Dinners honors the Heldmans for 65th jubilee

BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Otis R. Heldman Sr., 90 Green Bay Drive, were guests of honor during two

GAMING RULES

GAMING RULES Quebec vs. America In Quebec, there are some rules that depart from what gamblers

PREP RESULTS AT A GLANCE

FOOTBALL AREA SCORES Rayen 38, Alliance 18 Columbiana 17, Springfield 9 Southington 26,

BASIC GRADS

BASIC GRADS Air Force: Reserve Airman 1st Class Gregory P. Crissman (Newton Falls High School,

SIDELIGHTS For all seniors

MINERVA -- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dickerhoof, 15916 Lisbon St., were honored by family and friends at a

1997: 4 1998: 20 1999: 14 2000: 5 2001: 14 So far in 2002: 12

THERESA PALETTE ANDREW PLATT

THERESA PALETTE ANDREW PLATT VIENNA -- Married at 2 p.m. July 27 at Our Lady Queen of the Holy

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Keith Crockett

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

VFW EVENTS Student contests reward patriotism, volunteerism

Competitions require creative talents and commitment to the community. District 8 Veterans of

Arrested in store thefts

Arrested in store thefts AUSTINTOWN -- Suspects in a rash of thefts of convenience stores rammed a

ICL-TCL FOOTBALL Columbiana surprises Springfield, 17-9

The Clippers won for the second straight week, while the Tigers fell to 0-2. By TOM WILLIAMS

Tractor pull gets drivers' motors running

The event will be broadcast on the national cable network SPEED TV. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

Family business expands into 5 divisions, 4 states

THE YOUNGSTOWN, VINDICATOR By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER BOARDMAN -- A half-

INFORMATION

INFORMATION On the Internet www.thecanyons-summer.com/home.html

TRUMBULL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Prosecutor: Suspend buying from 2 companies

An investigation into Lid Chem and Tri County Supplies began last week, the sheriff said. By PEGGY

YSU

YSU Women's golf team holds scramble WARREN -- The first Play The Lakes for YSU Golf Team

VACATION Wilds of Canada best seen by train

One of the highlights of the trip is when the train travels over the 130-foot-high Montreal River

BOARDMAN -- As co-owner of Amer's Hobby Shop, Ken Patterson likes to recall happy childhood memories

COUNTY SPENDING

COUNTY SPENDING Two companies Following is how much Trumbull County has spent with Lid Chemical

JACK WOLLITZ Record fishing days

Four local anglers awakened last weekend with little clue of the magnificent fishing days that were

MARY ELIZABETH LYNN MATTHEW SAMUELSON

MARY ELIZABETH LYNN MATTHEW SAMUELSON URBANA, Ill. -- Mary Elizabeth Lynn, 30 E. Mason St.,

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sarna mark golden wedding anniversary

NEWTON FALLS -- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sarna of 14609 Pritchard-Ohltown Road were honored Aug. 31 at a

Country Lane marks 40th anniversary

NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Fonderlac Country Club was the setting Aug. 21 as members of Country Lane Garden

COLUMBUS Local doctor honored as family practice educator

Dr. Fedyna is an associate director of the Family Practice Residency Program at St. Elizabeth Health

Candidate for governor to speak in Grove City

Candidate for governor to speak in Grove City GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Democratic gubernatorial

7Teachers in the Jackson-Milton School District strike for the first time since 1974, but schools

An early labor day

An early labor day CANFIELD -- A woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance Friday night after

JUDGE MARK FROST

JUDGE MARK FROST Profile Age: 54. Years as judge: 14. Home: Columbiana. Education: The

FASHION Q &amp; amp;A

Q. I have short legs. What style of shorts would suit me best? A. The more leg you show, the

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Canfield Fair, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield, Canfield, noon to 6 p.m. MONDAY

roof repair

Safety tips If you think you might like to try fixing your roof yourself, follow these safety

Family holds anniversary celebration in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Popio

GIRARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Popio, Crumlin Avenue, were honored during a lamb and chicken roast

Sabatine's sentence tarnishes judge's glowing reputation

Opinion: Perhaps the pressure of the Traficant trial had taken its toll. Or, perhaps she simply didn't want

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Coach responds to mother's letter Fanfare: I would like to respond to Rose McClune's

HUBBARD POLICE No plan yet for possible move

It would take at least 90 days to move the operations. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Police hope to curb arsons

Investigators do not believe the fires are related. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU

As a carnival barker, I really make a splash

Dodging frogs, getting splashed and making change. All in a day's work. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR

Fashion preview planned as scholarship fund-raiser

Proceeds will go toward educational projects supported by various chapters. LIBERTY -- The

PREP FOOTBALL Rayen rallies for win

Tahir Page led the Tigers' runaway win over Alliance. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

SRU expands list of courses for retirees

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Slippery Rock University's Institute for Learning in Retirement has again

Bacani-Brainard wedding rite to be Oct. 5

YOUNGSTOWN -- Roberto and Beth Bacani, 3311 Logan Way, are revealing plans for the upcoming marriage

She's been known to spin some long yarns

It takes one hour to spin one ounce of wool, six days to spin one fleece, or enough yarn for one

MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper It took almost 50 years to buckle up

In a recent column I wrote about important changes that have shaped the way you and I shop for

YOUNGSTOWN Radio host Tom Pope speaks at job expo

Thirty-four businesses participated in the job fair. YOUNGSTOWN -- Nationally syndicated radio

Jigs, shiners are most productive

Just how did those of us on the Fish Ohio Day charter cope with the wind and the waves to catch at

HOLLY PASCARELLA JONATHAN SHABELLA

HOLLY PASCARELLA JONATHAN SHABELLA CAMPBELL -- Holly Pascarella and Jonathan Shabella, both of 137

MERCER COUNTY COURT | Sentencings

The following people were sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court recently: Lamar Wilder,

SHENANGO VALLEY MALL Fashion Bug fashion show: 'We don't turn anyone down'

Each model shows off one outfit from the casual, career or sportswear categories. By HAROLD GWIN

CROSS COUNTRY No shock: Maplewood, McDonald finish 1-2

CORTLAND -- Maplewood claimed the top four individual spots at Saturday's Maplewood Invitational to

Family honors Graffs at club on anniversary

PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- Guests of honor at a dinner party held at Aug. 4 at Tippecanoe Country Club,

LINDA BAUN JOHN EVANS

LINDA BAUN JOHN EVANS BOARDMAN -- Linda L. Baun of Austintown and John R. Evans of Boardman were

KEYSTONE CLIPS Looking for Bigfoot? Then it's time to talk

Is Bigfoot roaming the woodlands of Pennsylvania? If you would like to find out, the Pennsylvania

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Mooney gets first victory in final seconds

YOUNGSTOWN -- Cardinal Mooney scored the go-ahead touchdown with nine seconds remaining to defeat

JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Vienna's Argeras has Olympic softball opportunity

JAMAICA, N.Y. -- Alesha Argeras is as American as mom, Chevrolet and apple pie. Yet the Vienna

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

NAPLES, Fla. -- F.N.B. Corporation, holding company for Metropolitan National Bank in Youngstown

Proposed income tax hike is cause for concern

Opinion: Proposed income tax hike is cause for concern EDITOR: I become concerned whenever I see the

Carnival lifestyle 'gets in your blood'

Working at a fair concession stand has its difficulties and rewards. CANFIELD --Skinner Sanders

Trash removal delayed

Trash removal delayed WARREN -- Trash removal for city residents will be delayed one day Monday

Stephanie Lessard and Bryan Paulis to wed Sept. 28 in New Hampshire

YOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Stephanie Lessard and Bryan Paulus, both of 4 Bruce St., Nashua,

GM unions to be honored at banquet

LIBERTY -- The two unions at General Motors' Lordstown complex will be honored at the Mahoning

DOCTORATE

DOCTORATE Physiology and anatomy Beth Beidleman of Holliston, Mass., daughter of Marilyn Pipoly

Midtown-to-JFK train to begin runs this year

Midtown-to-JFK train to begin runs this year Kennedy International Airport may be New York's

'PARTLY CLOUDY PATRIOT' | A review Writer's patriotism shines brightly in collection of essays

Vowell shames you into wanting to be a better American. By AARON GRAY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

ROOF REINFORCEMENT: Roofer Tim Contenta works on a roof in Youngstown. Mike Brown, of Boak and Sons

CONVICTIONS Litter Enforcement Program

Ten people have been convicted since June as a result of the Youngstown litter enforcement program,

fish had been landed and a smaller number of smaller perch tossed back for another day.

fish had been landed and a smaller number of smaller perch tossed back for another day. Though

NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in

SEPTEMBER 11 | Memorial events

List of activities to commemorate those who lost their lives in terrorist attacks Sept. 11 in New

SCHEDULE What's going on

FREE DAILY EVENTS 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Steam show, Southeast Corner. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Spinning

BIRTHS

BIRTHS UPMC Horizon Greenville Kimberly Christine Foster and Frank Duane Davison, Cochranton,

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CHRISTY SEBULSKY FRIEDRICH ULRICH

CHRISTY SEBULSKY FRIEDRICH ULRICH YOUNGSTOWN -- Christy Sebulsky and Friedrich Ulrich, both of

NICOLE RUSSO GREGORY VAN HOEY

NICOLE RUSSO GREGORY VAN HOEY McDONALD -- Living in Lexington, Va., after a honeymoon in Aruba are

RAY SWANSON | Keystoner W &amp; amp;J favored as PAC champ, again

Who else? John Banaszak, the former Pittsburgh Steeler standout, and his Washington & amp;

SCRAPPERS STATISTICS

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WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Sharon drops 15-12 decision to Duquesne in season debut

Western Beaver reeled off 34 points to defeat Sharpsville in the season opener. DUQUESNE --

FOOTBALL Rayen rallies for win

Tahir Page led the Tigers' runaway win over Alliance. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

Forming your own society

Inspired to start a Red Hat Society of your own? Look no further than www.redhatsociety.com, which

PROSECUTORS Buyouts increase the load in office

The recall priority will be firefighters and police officers, the law director says. By PATRICIA

Patience is order of the day in municipal courts

Judge Mark Frost puts a bit of levity into his speech explaining rights and procedures. By NORMAN

HELPING HANDS

HELPING HANDS Volunteering Volunteer Services Agency, a United Way Agency, is a local resource

WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of Sept. 1: TODAY Post 3307, VFW, 1351 Albert St., Youngstown, 2

JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Build a solar dryer to preserve fruits and vegetables

Q. I plan to buy a lot of fruits and vegetables now (lower prices) and preserve them for natural

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SCOTT SHALAWAY Chimney swifts do most everything in the air

September invariably brings mail from curious readers that goes something like this: "For the past

BOOK PREVIEW What's coming this month

PAUL AUSTER: "The Book of Illusions" (Henry Holt): A novel about a man's obsession with a silent-

Riding high

By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF "Motorcycyle Camping Made Easy" by Bob Woofter

By MILAN PAURICH

By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Call it payback time. After a summer movie season that

SENIOR CITIZENS

55-PLUS MINERAL RIDGE X55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary

GENENE WILSON STEVE MATTERN

GENENE WILSON STEVE MATTERN BOARDMAN -- A cruise to the Mexican Riviera followed the Aug. 31

Kidnapped Calif. boy reunited with father

Kidnapped Calif. boy reunited with father LOS ANGELES -- A 9-year-old boy who was abducted from

Volunteers needed to help playhouse

Volunteers needed to help playhouse YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Playhouse is seeking stage managers,

RONDINELLI | Expanding enterprise

Brothers Gino and George Rondinelli have added several new divisions to the dry-cleaning business

PATRICIA SYAK | Music Olivia Newton-John to perform at Powers

Singer Olivia Newton-John will join the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a special night of music

BRANDY ARTHUR ROBERT DAVIES

BRANDY ARTHUR ROBERT DAVIES SHARON, Pa. -- Nuptial vows were exchanged by Brandy Lynn Arthur of

MICHELLE TAMBURINO ERIC BILAS

MICHELLE TAMBURINO ERIC BILAS YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Columba Cathedral was the setting at 2:30 p.m.

DUCKS UNLIMITED

DUCKS UNLIMITED Local banquets set Several area chapters of Ducks Unlimited will host banquets

COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Anne Murrell, 303 Wilbert Ave., East Liverpool, vs. Ricky

Concert will raise funds to benefit ill Chaney graduate

CANFIELD -- A fund-raising concert will be from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday in Paradise United Church of

LOCAL

LOCAL Published authors to sign at Book Quest GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Greenville High School will

CAREER PATHS

HEALTH CARE YOUNGSTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners has appointed Susan Muth of Struthers

Grant-seeking seminar

Grant-seeking seminar YOUNGSTOWN -- A free grant-seeking basics orientation will be at 9:30 a.m.

Sportsfest features shooting safety

Sportsfest features shooting safety VIENNA -- The Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers

BIRD'S-EYE VIEW What goes up doesn't have to come down, does it?

Hundreds of fairgoers might have had the chance to witness a real-life rescue. By MARALINE KUBIK

Mrs. T. gives up right to privacy

Opinion: Early in his political career, James A. Traficant Jr. let it be known that he did not intend to use

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