News for September 7, 2005

Specialty varieties continue to grow

SCRIPPS HOWARD The specialty-tea market is the fastest-growing segment of the $5.5 billion tea

OSU QUARTERBACK Zwick or Smith? Tressel won't tell

He explained that each is a deserving candidate. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State coach Jim Tressel

AFC NORTH Steelers looking for their rhythm

Coach Bill Cowher wants to see more consistency in the passing game. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jerome

MERCER COUNTY Official suggests consideration of 4-day workweek to save gas

Unions here would have to be consulted first, a commissioner says. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

Refreshing versatili-tea

Some chefs are cooking up ways to get tea's healthful benefits into food. By MARTY MEITUS

NFL to kick off

NFL to kick off k NEW ORLEANS SAINTS players warm up before practice at a high school sports

New Orleans-area couple wonder about returning

The Saulinos heard from Louisiana neighbors that their house was in ruins. By NANCY TULLIS

Autumn wedding for Sara Pickin and Marc Russell

XEAST LIVERPOOL -- Announcement is being made by Bill and Kathy Pickin, 3014 Kingsridge, of the

PREP FOOTBALL Quiet Canfield is 'noisy' in game

A strong defense has led the Cardinals to two wins entering the Alliance test. By JOE SCALZO

AGENDA THURSDAY

Agenda Thursday Mollie Kessler School board meeting, 6:30 p.m., 118 E. Wood St., Youngstown.

HOW THEY SEE IT \ New Orleans' future Rebuilding might not be best plan

Opinion: By BILL FERGUSON MACON (GA.) TELEGRAPH Some weeks I have a hard time choosing a topic for this

TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL Event brings the promise of many premieres

This year's lineup is full of Oscar favorites. By TERRY LAWSON DETROIT FREE PRESS Another

'Assassin' is back at State College

Chris Harrell adds a heavy hitter to the Nittany Lions' secondary. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- One

Justice Rehnquist left a limited legacy

Opinion: By CLIFF SLOAN WASHINGTON POST Many commentators are rushing to proclaim William Rehnquist one

GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Does eggplant help lower blood pressure?

Q. Have you ever heard of this remedy for high blood pressure? Wash but don't peel a medium

YOUNGSTOWN Teen's sentence is cut to 112 years

The appeals court limited the judge to four gun specification sentences. By ROGER G. SMITH

St. Elizabeth Health Center

St. Elizabeth Health Center Jennifer Buckley and Joseph Roberts, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 2.

HELOISE Homemade denture solution quick and easy

Dear Heloise: Do you know of any way to clean dentures? I've been reading your column every day

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: Sept. 1 Auto theft: A woman came out

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Derrick S. Tinker, 27, of 1133 Kenneth, Youngstown, and Elaine

Safarek-Sahli wedding to be in New Middletown

XMary Jo and Joe Safarek Jr. of Struthers and Debbie and Myron Sahli Jr. of New Middletown are

INSIDE ON C4

INSIDE ON C4 XThe Scrappers' losing streak reached eight games. XThe Pirates couldn't win for

GODFREY SPERLING Veteran journalist strove to be fair

Opinion: As I say goodbye and thank you to readers who have stuck with me over the many years, my abiding

EUGENE LEVY 'The Man' to see for comedy

Levy's newest film has him in an unlikely duo. By NANCY MILLS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS HOLLYWOOD --

PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP Sebring knocks off Springfield for second ICL victory

SEBRING -- The Sebring High volleyball team handed Springfield its first loss of the season as the

STANDINGS A.L. wild card

American League WLPctGB New York7860.565-- Cleveland7861.561 1/2 Oakland7762.55411/2

hArmstrong is engaged to rocker Sheryl Crow

hArmstrong is engaged to rocker Sheryl Crow AUSTIN, Texas -- Seven-time Tour de France champion

LEADERS

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Negotiations at YSU showed Dr. Sweet learned little

Opinion: Negotiations at YSU showed Dr. Sweet learned little EDITOR: At his State of the University

Juby back to action on defense

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State senior Joe Juby spent

CHEFS' SECRETS EVENT SET FOR SUNDAY EVENING

Chefs' Secrets event set for Sunday evening The second annual Chefs' Secrets will highlight the

Actor Freeman heads hurricane-relief efforts

NEW YORK (AP) -- Academy Award winners Tom Hanks, Hilary Swank and Michael Douglas will be among

STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB x-Auburn (Blue Jays)4429.603-- Batavia (Phillies)3538.4799 Scrappers

Irizarry is a walk-on with YSU football team

The former Ursuline star, who played a year at Ohio State won't be eligible until 2006. By PETE

Caught after 9 years

Caught after 9 years YOUNGSTOWN -- Nine years ago, Abdullah C. Fareed was supposed to be sentenced

New step designed to monitor releases

About 44 inmates fit the profile for release, but 18 had issues preventing that. By ROGER G. SMITH

Councilman urges mayor to do more to help evacuees

The city is actively involved in helping, the mayor said. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER

PICTURES WITH PROMISE

Just as surely as summer leads to fall, the movie season changes from frivolous to slightly more

Canfield girls open with 2-1 win over Niles

CANFIELD -- Vicki Magyar and Liz Vernal each scored goals as the Canfield High School girls soccer

The Vindicator

The Vindicator MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Jeff Kossow, executive director of the Youngstown Convocation

Jackson to record song to aid hurricane victims

Jackson to record song to aid hurricane victims NEW YORK -- Michael Jackson has written a song to

Companies' tax abatements taper

The current system won't change in Keystone Opportunity Zones. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR

Youngstown native returns home after surviving flood

Everyone in her apartment believed the water would be pumped out, she said. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

PREP PREVIEWS \ This weekend's games

CHANEY (0-1) vs. BOARDMAN (0-2) Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Boardman Spartan stadium Last

Baytos-Carosella wedding planned for mid-October

XBOARDMAN -- John Michael and Cathy Lou Pokrivnak of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their

Send your assistance through agencies

Call 211 in Mahoning and Columbiana; (800) 427-3606 in Trumbull. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR

HELOISE Shrimp Dijon remains delicious reader favorite

Dear Readers: For your next get-together, why not dazzle your friends by whipping up a delicious

BEVERAGE Friends brew devil of a beer

By BARRY SHLACHTER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Just when you think it can't get any better, another

OSU FOOTBALL Three Stooges expect big game with Texas

The Buckeyes' linebackers are as good as there are in college football. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Off the

Today is Thursday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2005. There are 114 days left in the year. On this date

SUPREME COURT Chief Justice Rehnquist is remembered, buried

Washington's power elite attended the service. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Chief Justice William H.

Back in the saddle

Back in the saddle Browns quarterback Trent Dilfer has a hard time remembering his last NFL start.

Weis' friendly wager aside, rivalry is just another game

The first-year coach is trying to downplay the hype over the Michigan game. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)

Grocers feel effect of rising gas prices

The charge to bring in Western produce has doubled, a grocer says. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

HOW HE SEES IT American tradition keeps U.S. troops out

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- Nearly every time there is a major

THIRD FRONTIER PROJECT In switch, farm bureau favors loan initiative

The farm bureau says the state can better afford the loans now than in 2003. By JEFF ORTEGA

TONY BENNETT

TONY BENNETT Career milestones Tony Bennett, the son of a grocer and Italian-born immigrant, was

Hungarian Heritage Day to be observed Sunday

YOUNGSTOWN -- Authentic Hungarian folk art, music and food will be available during the annual

Cupples-Ohl wedding planned for early October

XPlans are being announced for the upcoming wedding of Kelly Cupples, a daughter of Tom and Mary

Group has the signatures to put 4 initiatives on ballot

The group wants to change the way districts are redrawn in Ohio. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

KATRINA AFTERMATH Stragglers gently coaxed

International donors say U.S. bureaucracy is hindering shipments of supplies. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --

Mooney topples Howland, 3-0; Boardman gives Perry first loss

Austintown Fitch blanked Canton McKinley 5-0. HOWLAND -- In a rematch of last year's Division II

'Meet Me in St. Louis' to be shown on big screen on Central Square

This is the first in a number of classic movies planned for downtown. YOUNGSTOWN -- The big screen

NILES Paint issue to receive a second reading

A lawmakers doesn't want to tell people what color to paint their homes. By TIM YOVICH

Reward is offered for killer of 2 women

Police want to speak to people who knew the victims' habits and associates. By LAURE CIOFFI

LAWRENCE COUNTY Center removes request for help

Council was going to vote to give the facility $7,000 if it didn't file for tax-exempt status. By

CMA AWARDS Nominees

CMA AWARDS Nominees Nominations for the 39th annual CMA Awards were announced Wednesday. The

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HURRICANE DISASTER FEMA chief takes brunt of blame

Heinous conditions at the New Orleans convention center had escaped him. WASHINGTON (AP) -- He's

Parking study to begin soon

Storm and sanitary sewer separation work could affect festivals next year. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

MAHONING VALLEY Think this summer was a hot one? It was -- the hottest since 1995

The summer's average temperature was 3.5 degrees higher than normal. By DAVID SKOLNICK

LAWRENCE COUNTY Treasurer posts $25,000 bond in theft

The treasurer has no plans to resign, his attorney said. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

FDA considers inhaled insulin

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A government advisory panel is set to consider the first insulin that can be

Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:

Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Aug. 29

Three fires flare up in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN -- There were no injuries in three fires over the Labor Day weekend and Tuesday. A

Ethics and independence are what make good judges

Opinion: Ethics and independence are what make good judges EDITOR: Having practiced law in Ohio,

'THE MAN'

'THE MAN' ss 1/2 Director: Les Mayfield Stars: Eugene Levy, Samuel L. Jackson Rating: PG-

School sports living roof

School sports living roof CHICAGO -- Youngsters at Tarkington elementary started their first day

2 men hospitalized after being shot during gunfire in New Castle

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Two men were hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire at a Ray Street home.

LISBON Personnel policy manual to be updated

New policies can be adapted by each office. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON

American hostage freed

American hostage freed BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The U.S. military, acting on a tip, raided an isolated

The following items were discussed or action taken during a borough council meeting Tuesday:

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Lying is serious problem and can't be tolerated

Dear Annie: I have been with my boyfriend, "Hugo," for 11 years. I recently discovered that for the

MAHONING COUNTY Official gets nod for job of lead-control director

The salary is listed at $50,000 to $60,000. By ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

'THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE'

'THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE' ss 1/2 Directed by: Scott Derrickson. Starring: Laura Linney,

Other finalists for the director's position for the Mahoning County Lead Hazard Control Program:

Some schools have only minor damage

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Some New Orleans schools that sustained only minor damage from Hurricane

COLUMBIANA Annual street fair gets under way with parade

Fair weekend is like a homecoming in Columbiana, the manager says. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Effort to shut motel

Effort to shut motel YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County prosecutor's and state attorney general's

Doors open for the displaced

Area schools and the housing authority are ready to accept hurricane victims. By HAROLD GWIN and

MATCHUP YSU vs. Northeastern

YSUNU Record1-00-1 Points scored4438 Points allowed1441 Total offense417405 Total

"Iraq must be doing really well."

Opinion: "Iraq must be doing really well." Dan Goure A military analyst at the Lexington Institute think

HOWLAND Residents to get free wheel locks as part of anti-auto-theft effort

Motor vehicle theft costs Ohioans more than $100 million a year. HOWLAND -- Free steering wheel

Houser-Jones wedding to be in late October

XNORTH JACKSON -- Announced by Greg and Robin Houser of North Jackson are plans for the upcoming

A list of agencies, businesses and organizations providing help to the Hurricane Katrina victims.

YSU CONTRACT ACE president expects lukewarm acceptance

Employees would pay a portion for health care beginning next year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

CAL THOMAS Supreme opportunity in the High Court

Opinion: Dwight Eisenhower came to regret the judicial activism of the chief justice he nominated. Ike called

SOME STEELERS CONCERNED

Some Steelers concerned Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher is concerned about a starting offense that

STEELERS Morgan helps bolster receiving corps

Pittsburgh signed him Tuesday after the Cowboys waived him. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Quincy Morgan, a

Independent candidate acknowledges vendetta

The 'vendetta' against the Democratic mayoral nominee is 19 years old. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Project aims to alleviate flooding

Heavy rains into the creek flooded the treatment facility three times last year. By BOB JACKSON

LISBON Driver who killed man gets 18 years

The prosecutor said the defendant started the dispute. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

BROWNS Dilfer excited about chance

The reason he came to Cleveland was the chance to be a starter again. BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- For a

Prison's population continues to grow

The private prison expects to have about 1,900 inmates by the end of the year. By PATRICIA MEADE

LAWRENCE COUNTY Treasurer questioned but quiet

The district attorney wants Felasco to be removed from public office. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

"It's not exactly New Orleans. But ... there is always a risk of a bigger flood coming."

Opinion: "It's not exactly New Orleans. But ... there is always a risk of a bigger flood coming." Sarah

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Battle over creating fire district heats up

The city says it could back out of a new fire district. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

Pasta doesn't have to cream your health

Evaporated skim milk is the secret ingredient. By JILL WENDHOLT SILVA KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2005. There are 115 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2005. There are 115 days left in the year. On this

NFL PREVIEW AFC

EAST BUFFALO BILLS 2004 record: 9-7 Coach: Mike Mularkey (second year, 9-7) Players added: QB

Fragile heirloom survives amid home's wreckage

Laurie Miller lost nearly everything else when Katrina hit Biloxi, Miss. By JEANNE STARMACK

BOX OFFICE 'Transporter 2' steals No. 1 spot from 'Virgin'

Despite being second, 'Virgin' was still a big moneymaker. ZAP2IT.COM LOS ANGELES --

PENN STATE 'Assassin' is back at State College

Chris Harrell adds a heavy hitter to the Nittany Lions' secondary. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- One

TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge postpones hearing on suit against Girard traffic cameras

The former councilman might take donations toward the legal costs. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

The lagging poor

Opinion: Washington Post: The poverty level edged up last year, to 12.7 percent -- the fourth straight

Mayor finds hope

As floodwaters begin to pour out of the city, foreign aid is on the way. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

TRUMBULL COUNTY Chiropractor gets jail on drug charges

The case of a third co-defendant is pending. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN

Police say man stole pants at mall

BOARDMAN -- A Youngstown man is charged with felony theft, accused of stuffing 25 pairs of work

YSU New pacts will cost extra $5.2 million

The Association of Classified Employees union ratified its contract Wednesday. By HAROLD GWIN

Scrappers' losing skid reaches 8

AUBURN, N.Y. -- Kyle Bohm's two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Auburn

AUGUST

AUGUST The heat is on These are the top 10 warmest Augusts in the Mahoning Valley's recorded

THURSDAY

THURSDAY XVFW Triangle Post 2799 will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for

Finally safe from the chaos, trio blasts slow official action

Mang was part of a loosely organized group that called itself a tribe. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Giuliani: No place for second-guessing

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Rudolph Giuliani, who guided New York City through the dark days after Sept.

NOTRE DAME Weis' friendly wager aside, rivalry is just another game

The first-year coach is trying to downplay the hype over the Michigan game. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)

BOB DENVER, 70 Was best known for 'Gilligan' role

Before acting as Gilligan, Denver played Maynard G. Krebs on 'Dobie Gillis.' LOS ANGELES (AP) --

3 area men face federal charges

YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal grand jury in Cleveland indicted the following men on charges of violating

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Associated Press

Associated Press A FATHER SPEAKS OUT: Dr. Dennis Benson speaks during a news conference at the

COURT Woman sentenced after theft of money

The former director must repay $144,844.60 to the center. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

BRIDGE

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Bringing Katrina victims to Valley needs planning

Opinion: We are not questioning the sincerity of state Sen. Robert F. Hagan , D-Youngstown, or anyone else in

WARREN Dismissal of suit against Pugh stands

The storekeeper had a legal right to detain the robber for police, courts ruled. WARREN -- The

Mechanics union fails to ground Northwest

Opinion: The Forum, Fargo, N.D.: By any objective measure, Northwest Airlines has not been crippled by the

HURRICANE KATRINA Volunteer stylists: a cut above

Victims get free cuts, styles and shaves to help them gain their lives back. HOUSTON (AP) -- In

SUPREME COURT Roberts to face more scrutiny with chief justice nomination

His hearing was delayed until Monday. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- As the body of

CORTLAND Cops find no crime in free water

The county prosecutor had turned down a request to investigate free water use. By TIM YOVICH

A new New Orleans is the answer

Opinion: By JOEL KOTKIN LOS ANGELES TIMES Because the old New Orleans is no more, it could resurrect

Local clergy join efforts with service, fund-raiser

WARREN -- Some 20 local members of the clergy, who have joined in a Hurricane Katrina relief effort,

Utility line inventory due to start

Council rejected an agreement creating a CIC. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Ticket prices in Sunday's announcement of the Stambaugh Pillars and Youngstown Symphony Guild's

YSU FOOTBALL Northeastern next for Penguins

The Huskies are 0-1, but lost in overtime to Georgia Southern. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS

Date is chosen for Halverstadt, Rust wedding

XThe date for their upcoming marriage is being announced by Sarah Halverstadt of 2517 Lower Elkton

Is your fridge a mess? You must keep it clean

A nasty office fridge can actually make employees sick. By PATRICK S. PEMBERTON KNIGHT RIDDER

CONVOCATION CENTER Arena to open on a good note with legendary singer Bennett

Tickets will go on sale Saturday morning. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER

HOW HE SEES IT What have we learned from 9/11, Katrina?

Opinion: By RONALD BROWNSTEIN LOS ANGELES TIMES The natural instinct of any administration is to circle

MOVIE REVIEW In 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose,' what you see isn't what you get

By CHRIS HEWITT ST. PAUL (MINN.) PIONEER PRESS "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" reveals that 3 a.m.

Commissioners to OK 4-year pact to increase 911 workers' base pay

MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners are expected to approve a contract today with the United

Warren man enters pleas in hit-and-run case

The suspect came to court dressed in a purple suit and cream-colored shoes. By TIM YOVICH

NILES Police call off search for missing man

The man was fishing with others when the outing grew into a party, police say. By TIM YOVICH

Rescuers from area help out in Big Easy

Efforts will go on until every home has been searched. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Tod Children's Hospital unveils stamp

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Child Health Commemorative Stamp, issued to heighten public awareness of childhood

"Mystic River" (7 p.m., Cinemax): Here's another chance to catch this 2003 movie that brought Oscars

LAWRENCE COUNTY Board mulls wider search for chief clerk

Commissioners had not advertised the position. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW

HOW THEY FARED

HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents Slippery Rock (0-2) lost to YSU 44-14; Next: Shepherd, Saturday.

MAHONING COUNTY Poland Municipal Forest now official part of village

Paper work hadn't been properly filed when the annexation was approved. By DENISE DICK

Have you read any good books lately?

Tina Tura of Canfield reads "In a Pumpkin Shell" by Joan Walsh Anglund to her children Justin, 3,

WEEKEND FEST Food and more

Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Campbell will hold a Greek Food Fest 2005. When: From 3

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