News for November 27, 2005

GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY XGarden Gate members will meet at 7 p.m. with Barbara Murray as hostess and Alma Moore as

Kinsman woman killed

Kinsman woman killed FOWLER -- Laurie Morrison, 37, of Kinsman was killed in a two-car crash

NBA Timberwolves stop Cavaliers

LeBron James had 38 points, but Cleveland lost for the first time at home. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kevin

NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog KANSAS CITY3New England CINCINNATI91/2Baltimore

ALLIANCE Kmic leads Mount with 361 yards

The freshman has rushed for 518 yards and seven TDs in two playoff games. By ERIC HAMILTON

Wedding planned by Tara Rogers, Mr. Schumacher

XCOLUMBUS - Plans for their upcoming marriage are being announced by Tara Michelle Rogers and

VETERANS

VETERANS Pearl Harbor Mass set for Dec. 11 YOUNGSTOWN -- The 64th annual Pearl Harbor Mass,

FRIDAY

FRIDAY XWestern Star Lodge 21 will hold open installation of officers at 7:30 p.m. at the temple,

Sheriff lacks resources to reopen case

An investigator believes the missing woman's body was thrown into a well. OAK HILL, Ohio (AP) --

HOLIDAY SPECIALS Television presents

By MARK WASHBURN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS TODAY "The Shopping Bags: Holiday" (8 p.m., Fine

REGINA MEZZAPESO ADAM SCHACHT

REGINA MEZZAPESO ADAM SCHACHT XPOLAND -- Regina Maria Mezzapeso and Adam Joseph Schacht, 4590

NFL PREVIEWS Today's games

CLEVELAND (4-6) at MINNESOTA (5-5) Game time: 1 p.m. TV/Radio: (27) (19) (WKBN-AM 570) Key

'DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES' Pharmacist addicts an audience

Roger Bart said he tries to find ways to help viewers identify with his character. By FRAZIER

Local

LOCAL Author to sign books BOARDMAN -- A poetry reading and book signing is planned from 5 to 7

YSU women suffer third loss to IUPUI, 53-50

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Youngstown State women's basketball team lost a heartbreaker 53-50 to IUPUI

Car bombs kill 10 people in Baghdad; attacks continue on election workers

At least 2,105 American soldiers have died in Iraq. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Car

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine

WITH PEYTON MANNING'S UNCANNY ABILITY TO DISSECT DEFENSES, TWO OF THE AFC'S TOP THREE RECEPTIONS LEADERS AND THE NFL'S HIGHEST-SCORING OFFENSE, IT'S EASY TO SEE HOW EDGERRIN JAMES CAN BECOME AN

With Peyton Manning's uncanny ability to dissect defenses, two of the AFC's top three receptions

Missing woman

MISSING WOMAN Joanna Jenkins Cold trail: Joanna Jenkins disappeared in 1977 at the age of 23.

Incomplete data allow mentally ill to buy guns

Many states have laws to keep information about mental health confidential. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In

LSU nips West Virginia in OT

The game was before the first November sellout crowd in the 35-year history of the Coliseum.

MEDICARE Q &amp; amp;A Finding a plan for man's meds

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Q. My 72-year-old father is bi-polar and has emphysema. I'm concerned

Organizers seek area musicians for band

Area schools and music stores are helping to find instruments. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

ABORTION Court to consider never-enforced law

The law was struck down days before it could take effect. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- To some, a never-

SKINS GAME Skirted Funk cashes in

Annika Sorenstam outdrove him, leading to an unusual penalty. LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) -- He who

BRIDGE

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KATHERINE BARTH ADAM WIEBE

KATHERINE BARTH ADAM WIEBE XBOARDMAN -- The marriage of Katherine Ann Barth and Adam Phillip

Capital 14, Wabash 11

Capital 14, Wabash 11 CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. -- Colin O'Reilly ran for a pair of touchdowns to lead

Papadopoulos passes PGA test

BOARDMAN -- Taking another and perhaps better road toward his objective, Ari Papadopoulos of

AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Nov. 27 1949 -- Steve Van Buren of the Philadelphia

GRAEDONS | People's Pharmacy Medicare drug plans are complex

Q. My 71-year-old husband is in very good health and doesn't need any prescriptions at this point.

No. 3 LSU rolls in tournament final

The Tigers beat Texas A & amp;M-Corpus Christi 74-45 in the title game. ASSOCIATED PRESS

MEGAN HART ANTHONY CRISUCCI

MEGAN HART ANTHONY CRISUCCI XAUSTINTOWN -- Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church was the

NCAA DIVISION II Grand Valley State 24-17 winner

East Stroudsburg's quarterback threw for more than 300 yards. ASSOCIATED PRESS ALLENDALE, Mich.

Physicians offer weight-related counsel more often than in past

A survey shows many doctors are still reluctant to discuss the topic. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Denise

TOY TIME Serious PLAY

Toymakers get high marks this year, because they were more creative and kid-friendly. By KAREN

Davenport leads Buckeyes to win

Ohio State cruised past Nicholls State 94-35 in the Buckeye Classic. COLUMBUS -- Ohio State scored

National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.

Friday's College Hockey Scores

Friday's College Hockey Scores By The Associated Press Friday, Nov. 25 EAST Boston U. 1,

TEXAS Coach recovers from gunshot

An angry parent gunned down the high school football coach. CANTON, Texas (AP) -- Eight months

AREA

AREA YSU's Hill speaks Monday BOARDMAN -- Youngstown State University women's basketball coach

1418 AUXILIARY

1418 AUXILIARY X1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at The Oakview. Henry Testa

300s for Bob Eisenbraun Jr. are nothing new

Rolling anything over 10 300 games is bowling's version of lane drain: more frequently means less

Cup of Russia Results

Cup of Russia Results At St. Petersburg, Russia Men Free Program 1. Evgeni Plushenko,

Cardinals' defense prevails

Mooney held off Bellaire 20-13 for a chance to defend it's Div. IV state title. By JOE SCALZO

Forum Health Women &amp; amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Timothy and Denise O'Hara, Canfield, boy, Nov. 25.

By TIM YOVICH

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HESTNUTS ROASTING ON an open fire was just one of the

Teacher who raped a student gets a break from prosecutor

Opinion: If you thought the comment from Debra LaFave's lawyer added insult to the injury that the 25-year-

TREATMENT Stylist offers hints on restoring youthful look to aging hair

Physical factors often responsible for changes in appearance of hair. NEW YORK (AP) -- Many women,

'MARIO KART DS'

'MARIO KART DS' Platform: Nintendo DS. Genre: Racing. Publisher: Nintendo. ESRB Rating: E,

McDynamo holds off defending champ

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) -- McDynamo won the Colonial Cup Steeplechase on Saturday, holding off defending

Dads need some fun, too

Fathers who have trouble leaving their childhoods behind are delving into retro toys this year.

State worker retires after 59 years on job

COLUMBUS (AP) -- After 59 years on the job, Ohio's longest-serving state worker has called it quits.

Thiel's great season Ended

The Tomcats faltered in the second half and fell to Bridgewater (Va.), 24-13. By JOHN BASSETTI

Districts share pupils, revenue

The policy has helped some schools, but it has hurt others. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION

HOW SHE SEES IT New Medicare plan will hurt seniors

Opinion: By MARY E. O'BRIEN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE The Medicare Part D prescription plan is forcing the

hMany flock to statue, proclaiming a miracle

hMany flock to statue, proclaiming a miracle SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Carrying rosary beads and

It's a changing world

Opinion: It's a changing world EDITOR: Delphi workers and union's representatives should read the book

Bladder discussion

Bladder discussion HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Dr. Joseph Meyn will give a program on surgical alternatives

Tracking children is justifiable

Have you heard the news? New generation high-tech devices will allow you to track your kids

CHINA Premier orders cleanup of toxic chemical

Beijing has promised to punish local officials responsible for the disaster. HARBIN, China (AP) --

49ers on road for draft clash

Today's loser will contend in the race for the NFL's top draft pick. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Fans

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS "Christmas Tree Tales." Holiday stories and

Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:

Officials looking closely at loopholes

Slot-machine gambling is estimated to general $1 billion a year in tax reductions. By PETER

MINNEAPOLIS Change of heart kept Russell on his NFL path

The Browns safety once earned a reprieve from Vikings coach Dennis Greeen. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --

PBA-Chicago Classic Results

PBA-Chicago Classic Results By The Associated Press Friday At Hawthorn Lanes Vernon Hills,

Yamaguchi, husband welcome second daughter

Yamaguchi, husband welcome second daughter NEW YORK -- Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and

Jamie McKeehan, Joshua Massie to be married

XBOARDMAN -- Announced by Joe and Linda Massie, 114 Lost Creek Drive, is the engagement of their

New Castle City Council approves agreement on eminent domain

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City council will help the Lawrence County Redevelopment Authority to acquire

JOANNA SANDERS MICHAEL NEARY JR.

JOANNA SANDERS MICHAEL NEARY JR. XGIRARD -- A reception was held on Oct. 22 at Stambaugh

GEORGE F. WILL What is it about Indiana? Daniels

Opinion: INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana likes having the nation's highest portion of workers -- 20 percent -- in

SCOUTS

SCOUTS New Eagle Scout Max Altman has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of Troop

World Cup Downhill Results

World Cup Downhill Results At Lake Louise, Alberta Men 1. Fritz Strobl, Austria, 1 minute,

Tinchers observe 50th anniversary Nov. 6 in Canfield

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tincher, 7109 Claybourne Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Regional games

Pitt-Bradford 122, Westminster 109 NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Despite a team-high 33 points by senior

Actor Modine cleared in brush fire

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) -- A jury has ruled that Matthew Modine doesn't have to pay for damages to a

Take That pop group to reunite for a tour

LONDON (AP) -- Take That, minus Robbie Williams, is reuniting for a tour in Britain and Ireland.

In honor of a classmate, students to refurbish bus

The bus and supplies will be delivered to students in Mexico. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Exhibit mirrors holiday poem

As differing images of Santa remain, so do beliefs on who wrote the poem. CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) --

Mooney advances to state title game

Mooney advances to state title game kCARDINAL MOONEY defeated Bellaire 20-13 in a Division IV

MICAH NICHOLS BRYAN COOK

MICAH NICHOLS BRYAN COOK XCOLUMBUS -- New Salem Missionary Baptist Church was the setting at noon

Investigators continue to unravel scandal that surrounds state GOP

Democrats hope to use the events to characterize Republicans as greedy. WASHINGTON POST COLUMBUS

IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS: Ben Taylor, son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, used to hide from his

Major Indoor Soccer League

Major Indoor Soccer League WLPct.GB Milwaukee401.000-- Baltimore201.0001 St. Louis11.5002

Fight Schedule

Fight Schedule By The Associated Press National TV in parentheses Dec. 2 At Palace Indian

METROPARKS

METROPARKS December calendar Dec. 3: Saturday, 9 a.m., Bird Walk. Join volunteer naturalist

Anniversary event to benefit center

YOUNGSTOWN -- The public is invited to attend a 30th anniversary dinner to be sponsored by the trust

Agenda

Agenda MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, regular meeting, 7 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road.

TAMMY CERANKOWSKI JAYSON SAUL

TAMMY CERANKOWSKI JAYSON SAUL XBRECKSVILLE -- Aruba was the honeymoon destination of Jayson Saul

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Ben Taylor with Carly Simon. When: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 30. Where: Playhouse Square

Strong Yankee tops Breeders Crown field

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Strong Yankee beat Hambletonian winner Vivid Photo by a length

Ericsson quadruplets ready to mark 16 years together

These four "Sweet Sixteens" were the first quads born at St. Elizabeth Hospital. By WILLIAM K.

Singers sought for Martin Luther King choir

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Martin Luther King Planning Committee of Mahoning County is recruiting singers to

TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Florida romps past Florida State

Florida went unbeaten at home for the first time since 2000 and ended 8-3. ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Championships

World Championships At Melbourne, Australia Men Floor 1. Diego Hypolito, Brazil, 9.675

With plans for talk-radio show, company targets black audience

LANHAM, Md. (AP) -- Radio One Inc. has plans to launch the first national talk-radio network geared

MARKETING Have hidden ads gone too far?

Companies are looking to market goods through product placement. By DANIEL B. WOOD CHRISTIAN

GIRLS BASKETBALL Mayes hits 17 points to lead Fitch victory

AUSTINTOWN -- Krista Mayes had 17 points and key offensive rebounds down the stretch Saturday as the

OHIO

OHIO Friday 11/25 Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-6-1 Pick 4, 0-2-6-8 Rolling Cash 5, 6-10-12-13-33

Department seeks to get accreditation

Boardman could become the first area law enforcement agency to earn accreditation. By DENISE DICK

The Valley dodges a bullet in first round of GM cutbacks

Editorial: People in the Mahoning Valley had to view the news from General Motors last week with mixed

Louisville sets school mark, rips Syracuse 41-17

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The 14 Louisville seniors hadn't lost a home game in two years. They weren't

2 jail escapees captured; 2 still remain at large

2 jail escapees captured; 2 still remain at large YAKIMA, Wash. -- Two jail escapees were captured

HOCKEY

HOCKEY National Hockey League LOS ANGELES KINGS--Recalled LW Ryan Flinn from Manchester of the

ELIZABETH GILLAM STEVEN GARDNER

ELIZABETH GILLAM STEVEN GARDNER XYOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Elizabeth Rae Gillam and Steven Paul

Main library hosts orientation for grant research

YOUNGSTOWN -- The staff of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is accepting

NCAA DIVISION I-AA Southern Illinois advances

Cal Poly beat Montana for the first time in 11 tries. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Arkee

World Cup Luge

World Cup Luge At Altenberg, Germany Men Singles 1. Markus Kleinheinz, Austria, 1:48.826

Quilt group fund-raiser to benefit organization

A highlight of a Christmas party to be held by That Quilt Guild I Belong To on Dec. 13 at Fair Park

NORTH SIDE STABBING

North Side stabbing YOUNGSTOWN -- Jemarr Robbins, 22, of Broadway, was in guarded condition

GAZA STRIP Hundreds zip through border crossing

The border was open for just four hours Saturday. RAFAH TERMINAL, Gaza Strip (AP) -- It was a

Vindicator file photo

Opinion: Vindicator file photo LATE START: Shoppers thronged to downtown Youngstown Dec. 2, 1950, for their

JENNIFER COLE ANDREW SINES

JENNIFER COLE ANDREW SINES XPOLAND -- Jennifer L. Cole, a daughter of Richard and Margaret Cole,

Hyatt-Owens wedding to be held in Canfield

XAnnouncement is being made of the upcoming marriage of Catherine J. Hyatt, 4469 Kirk Road,

Gray leads Pittsburgh to 62-49 win over Maine

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Aaron Gray had 15 points and a career-high 13 rebounds to lead Pittsburgh to a

AFGHANISTAN U.S. Army will not prosecute 4 soldiers

Islamic clerics criticized the findings of the probe. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- Four U.S.

National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB

FOOTBALL PLAYOFF

FOOTBALL PLAYOFF State finals DIVISION I At Fawcett Stadium, Canton (1) Cin. St. Xavier

TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints ABN AMRO Mtg. Group Inc. vs. Warren L. Palmer, foreclosure.

Allenby holds five-shot lead in Australian Open

FINGAL, Australia (AP) -- Australia's Robert Allenby increased his lead to five strokes in the

Conservatives not convinced on Alito's view

WASHINGTON (AP) -- His mother may know best, but conservatives do not share her certainty that

Sharon's Jackson finds playing time to shine

The rookie defensive back has helped the Colts to a perfect 10-0 record. By JOE SCALZO

700s

700s A-Plus Family -- Nick Gabrick (730) & amp; Joe Nuzzo (723) in Triple A. Arrowhead --

Work training offered seniors in Youngstown area

YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior Employment Centers throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania have 200 openings for older

Financial assistance for sewer hookups available to Pulaski residents

PULASKI TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Financial assistance for public sewer connections to private homes in

Islanders sink Flyers in 4-2 game

Defenseman Brad Lukowich scored his first goal of the season for New York. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --

Hold on to Asia's film industry, Chan urges

NEW DELHI (AP) -- Action star Jackie Chan has a message for Asia's film industry: Unite against

SATURDAY'S RESULTS

SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL DIVISION I Cin. St. Xavier 17, Hilliard Davidson 10 Massillon

BEST SELLERS Publishers Weekly

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Mary, Mary" by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. "Light from Heaven" by

MUSIC Taylor embraces his heritage

The musician, his mother and his sister are all touring together. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Blood Drives

Blood Drives TUESDAY American Red Cross Austintown Donor Center, 57 Westchester Drive,

CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE SteelHounds suffer 3-2 defeat

Corpus Christi rallied to hand Youngstown its fourth straight loss at home. By GREG GULAS

Today is Sunday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2005. There are 34 days left in the year. On this date in 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk, a gay-rights activist,

Today is Sunday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2005. There are 34 days left in the year. On this date in

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