News for January 20, 2008 | Vindy Archives

Relax, Boardman; no new tax levy attempt expected

BOARDMAN — Although township trustees have made no decisions, a second levy attempt appears

Are you sinking in debt? There’s no quick fix

A new year, new resolutions. Besides weight, the only thing people want to get rid of more is debt.

Medical, retail development on target for Boardman

BOARDMAN — By spring, the mounds of dirt and vacant land along Market Street between DeBartolo Place

Q&A with Jermain Taylor

What did you learn from your loss to Pavlik? One thing I learned is I don’t like defeat. There

NBA ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s games

Knicks 88, Heat 84 MIAMI — Jamal Crawford scored 22 points and Nate Robinson added 19, including a

Penguins’ Sabourin gets second shutout

Pittsburgh won its first game without injured Sidney Crosby, 2-0. MONTREAL (AP) — Dany Sabourin

Body parts case has potential to reach far

NEW YORK (AP) — The alleged mastermind behind a scheme to plunder bodies and sell their parts for

Howland’s Leek, Ryan repeat as mat champs

David Hunter and Adam Rubesich of Howland also won championships. HOWLAND — Howland High’s Kyle

Toledo’s road woes continue against Western Michigan

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — David Kool and Joe Reitz each scored 16 points, leading Western Michigan to a 75-

BOY SCOUTS Competitions, winners

The 2008 Klondike Winter Event on Saturday at Camp Stambaugh in Canfield had several tasks for which

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games

Boardman 46, Lake 36 BOARDMAN — Courtney Schiffauer scored eight of her 12 points in the fourth

Cold-weather advice: Avoid brain freeze

YOUNGSTOWN — Baby, it’s cold outside. Real cold. And it’s going to stay that way through Monday. A

IF YOU GO

What: “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Where: New Castlehouse Playhouse Annex Theatre, 212 E. Long Ave.

Turner goes from blooper to near Super

But the Chargers coach still has one massive mountain to scale. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — He’s not

McCain, Clinton, Obama win in Saturday contests

Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in Nevada, but Barack Obama got one more delegate than she did.

High school students sound off on racism

Society is nowhere near fully achieving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of eradicating racism,

WOMEN’S TOP 25 \ Saturday’s games

No. 1 Connecticut 86, Cincinnati 49 HARTFORD, Conn. — Renee Montgomery scored a career-high 27

Snow falls in parts of Deep South

ATLANTA (AP) — Snow, rain and sleet spread across parts of the South on Saturday, dusting lawns and

Trying to help troubled students

YOUNGSTOWN — The new president of the city school board would like to see an alternative education

In the Nevada Democratic caucus, with 98 percent of the precincts reporting and 25 delegates

Lines drawn in Columbus: market forces vs. regulation

Lines drawn in Columbus: market forces vs. regulation It has become crystal clear that Ohio House

Cleveland State pulls past Valparaiso, stays unbeaten in Horizon

CLEVELAND — Cedric Jackson scored 16 points and Cleveland State used a 16-point differential at the

BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA

BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA East 89, Cle. Hope 56 Kennedy Catholic 70, Mooney 66

Panel wants contact rights for death row inmates

YOUNGSTOWN — Families of death row inmates should be allowed physical contact with the prisoners in

Mercer prison gets new boss

MERCER, Pa. — A 26-year state corrections veteran has been appointed superintendent at the State

MEN’S TOP 25 ROUNDUP Saturday’s games

Maryland 82, No. 1 North Carolina 80 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Bambale Osby scored inside with 21

Butler did it: YSU rally falls short

The Bulldogs made crucial 3-pointers to beat the Penguins 78-69. YOUNGSTOWN — When playing

Debate begins on who should receive rebates

Families of four earning less than $24,900 a year would not get a rebate under the White House plan.

MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

The Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against the following people last week:

INSIDE

INSIDE NFC Preview: The Giants vs. the Packers

Tennessee gains revenge with defeat of Ohio State

The Buckeyes knocked the Volunteers out of last year’s NCAA tournament. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —

Leonard sitting pretty at Hope

He holds a four-shot lead entering today’s final round. PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Justin Leonard

NFL PREVIEW | Giants vs. Packers

NEW YORK GIANTS (12-6) at GREEN BAY (14-3) Game time: 6:30 p.m. TV: (17/62) (8) (53) Opening

JAYANNE GRGURINA BRIAN SILVERS

JAYANNE GRGURINA BRIAN SILVERS X NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Rev. Robert Schweitzer presided as Jayanne

AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Saturday’s games

MEN Saint Vincent 71, Grove City 57 GROVE CITY, Pa. — Ryan Gibson had 18 points to lead Grove

Generation of homeless vets emerging from latest wars

Troubled veterans have resulted from every war, and we still have no solution. LEEDS, Mass. (AP) —

IS THE DREAM ALIVE? Students at Youngstown East High School recently spoke about Dr. Martin Luther

Trying to help troubled students Murray has vision for Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — The new president of the city school board would like to see an alternative education

Couple’s business is a joke — seriously

The Comic Wonder Web site is one couple’s attempt to keep the art of joke-telling alive.

MLK REMEMBRANCE

MLK REMEMBRANCE Activities in the Valley Community Service of Worship, 3:30 p.m. today at New

Our beef with cloned meat

Our beef with cloned meat Before too long, that hot, juicy burger you sink your teeth into may

Federer, Hewitt score wins in long, long day of tennis

The Saturday night session didn’t end until Hewitt won at 4:33 a.m. Sunday. MELBOURNE, Australia

Fitch’s Jameson suffers rare loss

St. Paris Graham’s Ben Jordan got a late takedown to top the three-time champ. ALLIANCE — Was

Editor challenges objection

The editor of National Geographic, the prestigious magazine that irritated many North Dakotans with

PAVLIK-TAYLOR II At a glance

When: Feb. 16 Where: MGM Grand, Las Vegas Tickets: $100-$600. Can be purchased through Ticketmaster

Mardi Gras party is benefit for Hospice

Funds will benefit those needing compassionate care. BOARDMAN — Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave.,

JULIE FLEMING ANDREW GAY

JULIE FLEMING ANDREW GAY X CANFIELD — St. Michael Church was the setting July 21 as Julie Fleming

Better to ask than to assume

Opinion: Better to ask than to assume EDITOR: The letter in the “How you see it” column last Sunday

SCOUTS

SCOUTS Eagle award conferred Adam Bowman Kaiser, 18, son of Keith and Marcy Kaiser of

Dieter named president of home builders group

REGION Dieter named president of home builders group BOARDMAN — Paul Dieter of PMD Builders was

ANDREA SASSE MICHAEL COPPAGE

ANDREA SASSE MICHAEL COPPAGE X VIENNA — Andrea Sasse and Michael Coppage were married on Oct. 20

AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE

AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE 100 Greatest Movies 10th anniversary edition 1. Citizen Kane 2. The

Senior changes schools for safety

Concerns about violence caused this student to leave Chaney High School. YOUNGSTOWN — Gerri

Lethal injection debate stalls executions in U.S.

Opinion: The recent argument before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding lethal injection points to the surreal

Cerniga 50th wedding anniversary observed at dinner party in California

X SPRINGVILLE, Calif. — Dr. Raymond M. and Marilyn L. Cerniga of Springville, formerly of the

Kansans find more than fame telling Holocaust hero’s story

Irena Sendler had been nominated for a Peace Prize last year. FORT SCOTT, Kan. (AP) — It was just

Grant workshop open house set

The purpose of the meeting is to have various agencies assist applicants. MEADVILLE, Pa. — The

JENNIFER CANN JAMES COLBRUNN

JENNIFER CANN JAMES COLBRUNN X YOUNGSTOWN — Jennifer Lynn Cann, a daughter of William and Mari Ann

STUDENT VIEWS

STUDENT VIEWS From Liberty, East Mary Mathews, Liberty High School: “I see racism as a disease,

GIRLS BASKETBALL Federal League tournament Pairings for the Federal League girls basketball tournament. Seeds in parentheses:

First Round Tuesday (JVs at 6 p.m.) (7) Fitch at (2) Canton McKinley (6) Mass. Jackson at (3)

NFL PREVIEW Chargers vs. Patriots

SAN DIEGO (13-5) at NEW ENGLAND (17-0) Game time: 3 p.m. TV: (27) (19) (2) Opening line:

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board retreat, 8 a.m. to noon,

Wine tasting to be art gallery benefit

Wine tasting to be art gallery benefit YOUNGSTOWN — Art Youngstown, the Youngstown Club and

Dinner, reception held for Nodays’ 50th anniversary

X BOARDMAN — Antone’s Banquet Centre provided the setting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 for a dinner and

‘Be a Heart Hero’ program scheduled for Feb. 7

‘Be a Heart Hero’ program scheduled for Feb. 7 YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Health Partners is

Role-play online is scrutinized

Using a fake persona could soon be a crime. ST. LOUIS — After wrapping up his work in the “Star

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Some college students in this particularly conservative area of Utah

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Some college students in this particularly conservative area of Utah don’t want

Strong leads, special effects highlight thriller in Salem

The director and cast succeed in pulling off a difficult drama. SALEM — Privacy and security

PROMOTIONS

PROMOTIONS Achieved rank of major Maj. James L. Spanbauer, of Salem, was promoted to his present

For 2008, Atlantic City plans openings, building

For 2008, Atlantic City plans openings, building ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — In the face-lift that will

Radio host Steve Harvey is still fly at age 50

Radio host Steve Harvey is still fly at age 50 NEW YORK — Steve Harvey wants men to know: “At 50,

Frozen tundra returns for NFC

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Baby, it’s cold outside. So cold, one team has practiced with footballs

Stop, look, listen before judging local homeless

Opinion: Stop, look, listen before judging local homeless EDITOR: In a letter last Sunday, a writer

Taylor’s rise started with Little Rock brick-layer

Trainer Ozell Nelson said he knew Jermain Taylor was special by age 15. Jermain Taylor was 13

Jerusalem Arabs seek Israeli citizenship

Many want to see an independent Palestinian state but not be a part of it. JERUSALEM — Like

Martins celebrate 65th anniversary of their wedding

X COLUMBIANA — Ira and Martha Martin of Columbiana are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.

Valley business awards, achievements

YOUNGSTOWN — Attorneys James L. Blomstrom and Ned C. Gold Jr., members in the law firm of

Sharon begins change

Most of the immediate changes were procedural. SHARON, Pa. — After a contentious election,

CHILDREN’S 2008 BOOK AWARDS The American Library Association gave its seals of approval Monday to the best in children’s literature.

NEW YORK — A Baltimore librarian’s classroom project is now part of publishing history. “Good

TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Allstate Insurance v. Clinshay Artis, cognovit. PHH Mtg. Corp.

ALL MY CHILDREN

ALL MY CHILDREN Content that Zach finally came to her rescue, Hannah let go of his hand and fell

New border-crossing requirements start Jan. 31

A required-passport proposal has been delayed. WASHINGTON (AP) — If you’re accustomed to driving

East sails past Hope for eighth victory

Kenny Carter, Jurrell Burt, Teshawn Letlow and Anthony Bowers led the win. YOUNGSTOWN — Kenny

Does generic anti-seizure drug have a flaw?

Q. I was taking phenytoin, an extended release generic form of the anti-seizure drug Dilantin. On

MELANIE RASETA STEVEN MAGLOTT

MELANIE RASETA STEVEN MAGLOTT X YOUNGSTOWN — Melanie Raseta, a daughter of Daniel and Shirley

‘DISTORTION’

‘DISTORTION’ The Magnetic Fields (Nonesuch) Grade: B Magnetic Fields mastermind Stephin

SCOPE Niles Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is seeking 500 bid card players for Tuesday afternoon

At Dinosaur World, see Rex, effects

Each dinosaur is proportionally correct and painted to look real. PLANT CITY, Fla. — With jagged

New technology and old-fashioned service

TERRY SEMACH OFTEN THINKS about opening a new television and appliance store on U.S. Route 224 in

Picking a first credit card

Erica Sande is not your stereotypical indebted college student. The 21-year-old graduate student at

TUESDAY

TUESDAY X Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Youngstown Masonic

Valentines show our heartfelt thanks to veterans

Dear Annie: More than 5.4 million veterans received care in Veterans Affairs health facilities in

N. Castle’s Mangino worth celebrating

Mark Mangino is the type of guy you like to see succeed. Football and coaching have been his

AARP 4545

AARP 4545 X Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7 at Holiday Inn

AMENITIES

AMENITIES For cats and dogs With so many hotels accepting pets, it’s no surprise that travelers

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Paul L. Henderson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

Technology challenges Ticketmaster’s lead

The acquisition of TicketsNow is expected to strengthen inventory. CLEVELAND (AP) — In the 1990s,

Bronze Star medals have ties in family

Anzevino and Bilas are carrying on family traditions of decorated military service. Capt.

Today is Sunday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2008. There are 346 days left in the year. On this date in

Survey: Online booking exceeds off-line purchases

Survey: Online booking exceeds off-line purchases NEW YORK — The year 2007 was the first in which

“The Amazing Race 12” (8 p.m., CBS): On the season finale of “The Amazing Race

“The Amazing Race 12” (8 p.m., CBS): On the season finale of “The Amazing Race 12,” the remaining

Annex Theater offers the right atmosphere for ‘Brighton Beach’

The comedy was especially strong in the Neil Simon play. Watching a play at the New Castle

Man charged in bottle club raid

YOUNGSTOWN — A man who police said identified himself as the president of a bottle club has been

DEENA BARTHOLOMEW DOUGLAS GRIFFITH

DEENA BARTHOLOMEW DOUGLAS GRIFFITH X BOARDMAN — Deena Gail Bartholomew and Douglas Lee Griffith

OU has virtual SAT review

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio University hosted mermaids, spacemen, goldfish and even a few inanimate

GARDEN FORUM Upcoming activity

Call Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, for reservations or information on the following bus trip

Birmingham letter inspires many today

In the letter, the civil rights leader said injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

Brookfield wins tourney tune-up

The Warriors pulled away from United, 46-31. HANOVERTON — Brookfield girls basketball coach

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SATURDAY 1st—Ransom’s Fool (Barria)3.403.002.40 Too Wild

‘MX VS. ATV UNTAMED’

‘MX VS. ATV UNTAMED’ (THQ) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PS2, PSP, DS Genre: Racing; Rating:

Interest grows in DIY legal kits

Companies are seeing the potential business in such kits. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tax giant H&R

MAHONING COUNTY

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

Oates leads field of finalists with nods in 2 categories

Tim Weiner was nominated in the nonfiction category for ‘Legacy of Ashes: A History of the CIA,’

Wellness in Howland

Wellness in Howland HOWLAND — Howland SCOPE will sponsor a “Walking into Wellness” clinic with

Hawaii tourism down

Hawaii tourism down Arrivals to Hawaii dropped 1.3 percent in October, compared with the same

TOP 10

TOP 10 Backpacker bests Hike, Mountain West: Crest of the Wind Rivers, Wyo. Hike, Northwest:

Hundreds of thousands attend annual 11-day festival

PLANT CITY, Fla. — Strawberry shortcakes, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry cobblers, strawberry

NFL PLAYOFFS | Schedule

AFC Championship San Diego at New England, 3:05 p.m. (27) (19) (2) NFC Championship N.Y.

GOP RESULTS

GOP RESULTS In Nevada, South Carolina Here are the results of the voting Saturday for Republican

Buckeyes fall to Tennessee

Buckeyes fall to Tennessee Tennessee gained a small measure of revenge against Ohio State

NHL ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games

Stars 3, Blue Jackets 1 DALLAS — Mike Smith made 29 saves for Dallas, which snapped Columbus’

Phantoms win again in Showcase, 3-2

BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms are proving to be the not-so-perfect Showcase 2008 hosts,

Scouts put skills to the test

Some Scouts tied a style of knot used to rescue someone trapped on steep terrain. CANFIELD —

Beatdown at Beeghly: YSU women blast Detroit

Three Penguins scored in double figures. YOUNGSTOWN — It took the Youngstown State women’s

SteelHounds suffer 5-3 loss to Mudbugs

Youngstown scored three times in the final period, but it wasn’t enough. YOUNGSTOWN —

Irish start strong, finish wrong vs. Fairless

Ursuline couldn’t stop Falcons senior Jordan Jennings in a 65-61 loss. NORTH CANTON — After

Minimum wage increase hits businesses where it hurts

Opinion: Minimum wage increase hits businesses where it hurts EDITOR: After reading the main story in

Honor restored for black soldier

Two of the 28 men are still alive. The convictions were overturned in October. MILWAUKEE (AP) —

SWIMMING AND DIVING

SWIMMING AND DIVING Men Grove City 195, Washington & Jefferson 94 — Grove City is 8-1, 2-0 in

WHAT’S AHEAD

WHAT’S AHEAD Primaries, caucuses Primary elections and caucuses are planned for Super Tuesday,

MUSICAL TRIBUTE: Above, Nikita Jones of Youngstown joins the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and the

The Boardman and Austintown Fitch bowling teams are competing in the Federal League for the first

Lawsuit against banks may hurt Valley

Opinion: These days, we have Fantasy Football, Fantasy NASCAR, and now even Fantasy Life (Second Life? — I

BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly

BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly For the week ending Jan. 12 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Plum Lucky”

Terrified, many Israelis flee town

More than one in five adults there have post-traumatic stress disorder. SDEROT, Israel (AP) — Worn

Veterans groups looking for new ways to survive

As membership numbers dwindle, events are being planned to help out. FOREST, Ohio (AP) — He was

Acidic diet can erode enamel

Tooth enamel can’t be replaced once it’s lost. Many of us have cut out much of the sugars,

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