News for November 29, 2003

WARREN Council debates cop, fire tax split

A decision must be made before the Dec. 18 filing deadline. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

A's, Padres finalize three-player trade

A's, Padres finalize three-player trade Eds: UPDATES with quotes, detail By JANIE McCAULEY AP

YSU

YSU Baseball signings YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State baseball coach Mike Florak signed three

PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

ALL-OHIO COLUMBUS -- The 2003 Associated Press Division V All-Ohio high school football team,

NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Mavericks 124, Bulls 98 DALLAS -- Nothing changed for the Chicago Bulls in their first game after

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Key Rate6.803.803.00 Trillion Cazillion (R.Perez)4.403.40

Outdoor Sportsman in Sharon burglarized

Outdoor Sportsman in Sharon burglarized SHARON, Pa. -- Police said a fast-working burglar took an

CHRISTMAS | Church services

The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of

COLLEGE HOOPS Ohio State turns back Villanova

Tony Stockman's 23 points led the Buckeyes, who survived a bad ending. LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) --

TRUMBULL COUNTY Furthercuts, layoffs avoided

The prosecutor and auditor are calling for the creation of a financial overseer. By STEPHEN SIFF

Hall of Famer LT tells '60 Minutes' he hired escorts for opposing RBs

NEW YORK (AP) -- Lawrence Taylor had a strategy not found in NFL playbooks: He sent escorts to

DR. AGNES MARTINKO Aflame by God's will -- not burned out by loneliness

When do you feel close to God? That was the question posed at a retreat I attended in Cleveland.

HERMITAGE, PA. Builder eyes spot for new armory

The city is being asked to rezone some residential land for the new site. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The

DETROIT Lions look for respect against talented Pack

Green Bay has won two straight games and is back in the NFC North race. DETROIT (AP) -- The only

Wednesday's Time Schedule

Wednesday's Time Schedule NBA Boston at Orlando, 7 p.m. Detroit at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox He's looking for someone to share his life with

Dear Annie: Believe it or not, I am a 36-year-old male virgin. Women don't seem to have any interest

Schilling joins Red Sox

Schilling joins Red Sox Arizona right-hander Curt Schilling accepted a trade to Boston on Friday

CAVALIERS Hamilton gives James difficulty in 92-88 defeat

Detroit's win extended Cleveland's 31-game road losing streak. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- LeBron

NEW CASTLE School district borrows money

School officials don't know yet if the new bond issue will require a tax increase. By LAURE CIOFFI

GIRLS BASKETBALL Irish-Spartans rivalry on hold

Neither Ursuline nor Boardman wants to play the other on the road. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

Donations decrease as need rises

Downsizings and plant closings have made the need greater. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF

TAC Girls basketball preview

BROOKFIELD Head coach: Shawn Hammond, first season. 2002-03 record: 8-12, 6-10 TAC. Returning

Congress did balancing act to get Medicare bill passage

Opinion: The word used more often than any other in describing the new Medicare overhaul and prescription

PITTSBURGH Steelers enter pivotal game with room for improvement

Another loss will give them as many defeats as in the past two seasons combined. PITTSBURGH (AP)

"Things are happening. Some early skirmishes will be within the next 60 days. If you can see where

Opinion: "Things are happening. Some early skirmishes will be within the next 60 days. If you can see where

By ROGER G. SMITH

By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mayor George M. McKelvey sees a dramatic

FEDERAL LEAGUE Girls basketball preview

BOARDMAN Head coach: Ron Moschella, 23rd year (431-105) 2002-03 record: 21-2, 8-0 SVC. Returning

BASEBALL A's complete trade with Padres for Kotsay

Ramon Henderson and Terrence Long were sent to San Diego. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- All-Star catcher

Tribe hires Hargrove to help develop staff

The former manager played for the Indians from 1979-85. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Former Indians manager

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULES FRIDAY BASKETBALL, BOYS Laurel at Slippery Rock Tournament Mohawk at Wilmington

Rookie Malone makes Pens take notice

The son of a former NHL forward has given the team's scouts a reprieve. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Top

STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Postseason hopes rest on standout Davidson

With a Michigan State-bound player, Ursuline is favored to win the league. By BRIAN RICHESSON

BETTY JANE HEWITT Answer the call of the Lord and take flight

A crumpled hole was ripped in the willow-green capsule lying in the bottom of our kitchen sink.

TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE When Lynle Cornell gets the ball, school records will fall

The Hubbard senior guard could graduate with four school records. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR

MCDONALD CASE Charges against 6 considered

The Girard gril said the group poured water and dish soap on her face. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

FASHIONS Plus-size children want cool clothing, too

Shopping for hip clothes can be a traumatic experience for some kids. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK

Steelers, Bengals face off

Steelers, Bengals face off The Steelers (4-7) and Bengals (6-5) have played in the same division

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS WEDNESDAY 2nd--Irule 6.003.402.40 Just Jettin Holme (S.Mangual)3.802.60

CITY SERIES | Girls basketball preview

CHANEY Head coach: Christine Maga, first season. 2002-03 record: 7-14, 3-3 City. Returning

PROTECTING YOURSELF Have a safe trip

1Think Like A Thief. Thieves want only items with resale value. Laptops, handheld computers, cell

Miami of Ohio gives OK to GMAC Bowl

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- No. 15 Miami of Ohio has accepted an invitation to play in the GMAC Bowl on

PREP ICE HOCKEY Canfield falls to Midview in tournament's opening round

The Cardinals had defeated Boardman earlier in the day. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Taylor leaves hospital, could play on Sunday

BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland Browns linebacker Ben Taylor was out of the hospital and back at the team's

BOXING After long career road, Chaney grad Koranicki looking to reclaim past

The former heavyweight finished 27-9-2 as a professional. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS

EAGLES SPONSORS Girls basketball

Here are the sponsors that made it possible for the Mahoning Valley Eagles' 17-18-year-old girls AAU

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Thursday SOUTH Tuskegee (5-5) at Alabama St. (7-4), 2 p.m.

Oilers battle back to tie, 3-3

Manny Malhotra picked up his first goal in a Blue Jackets uniform. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A fast finish

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune PERSONALIZED: The Kirmss family personalized a monument at Hillcrest

TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Girls basketball preview

COLUMBIANA Head coach: Wayne Johnson, first season. 2002-03 record: 17-3, 12-2 TCL. Returning

SHOPPING IN VOLANT An escape from the mall

Shopkeepers say shoppers are conservative this year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

GIRLS BASKETBALL 2002-03 standings

CITY SERIES LeagueAll games Rayen6-017-3 Chaney3-38-12 Canton Timken3-35-15 Wilson0-62-15

The holidays can be a time for shopping till you drop, spending more than you should and decorating

NFL CAPSULES Today's games

GREEN BAY (6-5) At DETROIT (3-8) 12:30 p.m., Fox OPENING LINE -- Packers by 7 1/2. RECORD VS.

PITTSBURGH Allegheny health officials screen two as hepatitis probe continues

The cases have been sent to the CDC in Atlanta for further analysis. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

HORIZON LEAGUE Vikings claim season opener

Cleveland State's game with Florida A & amp;M had 82 fouls. ASSOCIATED PRESS TALLAHASSEE,

Blackout is a wake-up call

Opinion: Times Herald-Record, Middletown, N.Y.: A three-month international investigation has concluded that

LOTTERY RESULTS

FRIDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 19-26-31-44-50 Mega Ball, 19 Night drawings: Pick 3,

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Hubbard star shoots for records

Hubbard star shoots for records Hubbard basketball player Lynle Cornell could complete her four

GAME-BY-GAME WITH THE EAGLES In AAU meet

Game 1--Amanda Nero scored 12 points in the Mahoning Valley Eagles' 50-47 win over the Oklahoma City

Right white

Right white When we first heard that Clorox had come out with a bleach pen, we figured it was just

CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County

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

Revolution in Georgia

Opinion: Washington Post: Eduard Shevardnadze, the statesman who did much to ensure that the collapse and

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XAtty. and Mrs. Gary D. Beelen (Patricia Hungerford) of Lawrenceville, Ga., announce the birth of a

HARRISBURG Bill to expand state drug-coverage plan

Passage of state and federal drug bills raises questions about coverage. HARRISBURG (AP) -- While

Small school districts confront big challenges

School district consolidations are rare, the education department said. By DENISE DICK

LIBRARY SCHEDULES | December

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY "Countdown to Santa." Holiday stories, crafts and games for

TOP 25 MEN Kansas outworks No. 3 Michigan St.

It was the college season's first marquee matchup. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Kansas may

FEDERAL LEAGUE Bland looking to guide Boardman to school's 1st state tourney berth

The senior forward has signed a letter of intent to play at Penn State. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

HELOISE Scrapbooks made great yule gifts

Dear Heloise: Last Christmas, I decided to make a photo album-scrapbook combination for each of my

TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Women's college basketball

No. 1 Connecticut 81, Florida State 53 HARTFORD, Conn. -- Diana Taurasi scored 27 of her 31 points

HELOISE The wallpaper is gone, but the glue remains

Dear Heloise: I have already removed my wallpaper, but I can't get off the glue that was used for

Blackout at Justice

Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Extreme political correctness is a good description of the shocking way the

BASEBALL

BASEBALL The Thunderplex -- a new indoor softball/baseball complex located on state Route 193 in

NHL STANDINGS

NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia12241296036

Michael Jackson: no longer a thriller, now a freak show

Opinion: Michael Jackson's family, friends, fans and lawyers are claiming that the Jackson is being framed.

SAN FRANCISCO Baseball adopts soft steroid-testing policy

That's the consensus from outsiders, who pinpoint loopholes in the program. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --

HEINZ FIELD Steelers face must-win against Cincinnati

Pittsburgh is 19-6 against the Bengals since 1990. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ask the Pittsburgh Steelers

PREPS Youngstown Christian boosts sports program

The Eagles will join the East Suburban Conference and field a football team. By MARK W. MILLER

Penguins fall to national power

AUBURN, Ala. -- The Youngstown State women's basketball team shot just 28.6 percent from the field

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Division III preview

WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (10-1) VS. MOUNT UNION (10-0) What: NCAA Division III second-round playoff

STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Girls basketball preview

CARDINAL MOONEY Head coach: Jack Bermann, first season. 2002-03 record: 15-8, 4-4 SVC.

Clerk for commissioners plans to quit

A replacement will likely be promoted from within, one commissioner said. By STEPHEN SIFF

Hudson questions funding priorities

The councilman says a drainage project in his ward should be on the list. By BOB JACKSON

Man convicted in shooting of Bengals player

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- A reputed gang member was convicted of attempted murder Tuesday in the

PLAYING FOR HOMETOWN CROWD: San Francisco-based Lipsey Mountain Spring Band, featuring Youngstown

A CHRISTMAS mission Teen reaches out to needy families

By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER WAYNE CLAYCOMB ISN'T CONCERNED about what he'll

FITCH GIRLS TOP CHANEY, 40-34

Fitch rallied from a scoreless first-period to turn back Chaney. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

CAVALIERS Coach changes mind on players

Paul Silas wants to send a message that the team comes first. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cavaliers coach

CITY SERIES Rayen's standout Holland looks to lift talented Tigers

Rayen has won eight of the last 10 league titles. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

WARREN Former officer faces jail program

He also must surrender his CPA license and pay nearly $800,000 in restitution. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

AREA'S TOP 25 Players to watch

Ashley Armstrong5-8Sr.West Branch Tori Arndt6-2Jr.West Branch Amber Bland5-91/2Sr.Boardman

HEINZ FIELD Battle for the Big East: Pitt run game returns for Hurricanes

The Panthers will need to run the ball to combat Miami's secondary. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Basketball

DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Bill frees up $25M for projects

By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mayor George M. McKelvey sees a dramatic

National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA

TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Deville, Leetonia look for regional repeat

The senior center has signed a letter of intent with the University of Akron. By MARK W. MILLER

THURSDAY

THURSDAY The spotlight shines on Division V and VI All-Ohio football

"Unlike other singers, I'm not about wearing leather and chains, or trying to be cutting-edge and

CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS Sacred Moments What do you find is the most sacred part of Christmas? What makes that

CONGRESS Stubborn issues still unresolved

The energy bill stalled in the Senate in the final days of the session. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

CROSS COUNTRY Columbiana judge rules against Salem

The Quakers won an earlier lawsuit to compete in the state meet. LISBON -- Salem school officials

INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Lowellville's Nero led Eagles in AAU tourney

Amanda Nero will bring valuable AAU experience to the Lowellville team. By JOHN KOVACH

NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games

Rangers 2, Lightning 0 TAMPA, Fla. -- Jussi Markkanen made 36 saves for his second shutout of the

WHAT THEY SAID Quotes about Amber Bland

Boardman coach Ron Moschella: "I've never had a player this good. In my opinion, she's the best

Browns center Faine out for the season

Browns center Faine out for the season BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Browns rookie center Jeff

GIRARD Flooding repairs involve meetings

The meetings allow officials to learn about the reimbursement process for flood repairs. By SHERRI

AFC NORTH Cowher isn't conceding season

Cincinnati has more wins in its last six games than Pittsburgh does at 4-7. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

Back on board

Back on board Former Indians manager Mike Hargrove was hired by Cleveland on Tuesday as a senior

LAWRENCE COUNTY Jail must keep health care provider for now

A termination letter will be sent to the Pennsylvania company in a few weeks. By LAURE CIOFFI

Buckeyes' Will Smith top defensive player

PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) -- Michigan running back Chris Perry was named the Big Ten offensive player of

CLUB CALENDAR

MASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of American Association of University Women will meet at 6

DID YOU KNOW? Girls basketball news and notes

Canfield (477 wins) is ranked 13th among girls programs in Ohio -- the only area team among the top

LOCAL COLLEGES Thiel's first win is over LaRoche

Westminster College's teams were beaten. PITTSBURGH -- A free throw by freshman guard Chris Kwolek

GETTING READY What you'll need

A list of supplies. Several hundred (6 to 10 grams) of "seed" beads, size 11, in your main color.

ROAD TO COLUMBUS Area girls teams in the state tournament

Canfield: 1991 (2nd), 92, 2001 (2nd) Poland: 2000, 1998 Salem: 1994 Struthers: 1976, 78 (1st)

Hearing reset for two accused in man's killing

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- A preliminary hearing for two George Junior Republic students accused of killing

STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS -- United High School senior Corey Manfull, Granville quarterback Kyle

Dials leads Ohio State in Maui Invitational win

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) -- Terence Dials, a Boardman High graduate, had 14 points and 14 rebounds and

NFL Another road test awaits 49ers

San Francisco is hurting for guards as it prepares for Baltimore. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR

TRUMBULL COUNTY Further cuts and layoffs avoided

The review of hundreds of messages uncovered a few work-related messages. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

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