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Proud mom mourns son who died in Iraq
BOARDMAN — For about 20 years Don Clark served his country, and his mother, Linda Clark, said he was
Ursuline focused on Liberty Union
YOUNGSTOWN — When you’re the coach of the top-ranked Division V team in the state, every playoff
COLLEEN FOSSESCO/RYAN GOCHNAUER
COLLEEN FOSSESCO RYAN GOCHNAUER • KEY WEST, Fla. — Colleen Fossesco of Brunswick and Ryan
ERIN RAFFERTY/ANDREW FRUM
ERIN RAFFERTY ANDREW FRUM • CANFIELD — Erin Elizabeth Rafferty and Andrew Jonathan Frum were
LEAH NEFF/CALVIN WILSON
LEAH NEFF CALVIN WILSON SBlt YOUNGSTOWN — Calvin Wilson and his bride, the former Leah Neff,
ERIN SHANNON/ADAM RUDOLPH
ERIN SHANNON ADAM RUDOLPH SBlt CAMPBELL — Erin K. Shannon, a daughter of Edward and Linda Shannon
JENNIFER HOWLEY/VINCENT MCCABE
JENNIFER HOWLEY VINCENT MCCABE • MEADVIEW, Ariz. — Grand Canyon West Ranch was the setting for the
LORI MASENHEIMER/MITCH PROZY
LORI MASENHEIMER MITCH PROZY • BOARDMAN — Lori Masenheimer and Mitch Prozy, both of 3652 S.
RACHEL GRAHOVAC/ROBERT MOLNAR
RACHEL GRAHOVAC ROBERT MOLNAR SBlt NORTH CANTON — The Rev. Matthew Albright officiated at 4 p.m.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS • Reserve Officers Association, Mahoning County Chapter, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday
SENIOR MENU
Mahoning county Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
If you’re sending a package to he soldiers: Tips and guidelines
The U.S. Postal Service offers the free Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Box for sending packages to
Family Day at the museum
YOUNGSTOWN — Celeste Wilbois took a trip over the river and through the woods and learned a turkey
Pupils take symbolic flight
AUSTINTOWN — Lynn Kirk Elementary first-graders have become ambassadors of peace, friendship and
Agency still puts family first
YOUNGSTOWN — Identifying changing community needs and developing programs to meet them is key to the
Yorks help Boardman Park campaign
BOARDMAN — A couple heavily involved in the local community has donated $15,000 to the township park
Help center lends a caring hand
YOUNGSTOWN — Joy Maiorana, 25, of Girard is pregnant with twins. Upon hearing the news, Maiorana
Boardman speech team achieves distinction
BOARDMAN — Their speaking, debating and acting abilities rank them in the top 1 percent of student
Some ‘F’ grades could help YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University had to return $500,000 in unused federal student aid in
Ursuline football to play Baltimore Liberty-Union at New Philadelphia
Ursuline to play Liberty-Union.
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4545 • Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Holiday Inn
GARDEN CLUBS
monday • Garden Gate will decorate cookies to be delivered to a local nursing home. The hostess is
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY • Youngstown Federation has scheduled a noon luncheon at Springfield Grille, 7413
Cavs beat Jazz for seventh straight; Boozer booed
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 38 points, leading a second-half rally that gave the Cleveland
Ideas for Wick Park upgrades offered
Better access and lighting were top concerns for many in the audience. YOUNGSTOWN — Deborah
Buffalo is better on boards than YSU at Beeghly
The Penguins put four players in double figures, led by Sirlester Martin, in a season-opening loss.
Women’s loss full of miscues
The Penguins had 29 turnovers in their 37-point loss to Kent, which had five players in double
Senators, Valley reps back $25B Big 3 bailout
The U.S. Senate will begin debate Monday on the emergency loan program. U.S. Sen. George V.
Phantoms may be bloodied, but they put Bandits in their place, 3-1
YOUNGSTOWN — A bloodied Trevor Shively walked out to the main concourse of the Chevy Centre to sign
When clowns gather, it’s serious business
Clowns invest considerable time, effort and money into making themselves the best they can be.
New open-records law to go into effect in Pennsylvania
The law presumes all records, with noted exemptions, are public. Proponents of a stronger
Lien Forward Ohio selling Youngstown gloves
The company’s founders have no ties to Youngstown, but they liked the name. YOUNGSTOWN — At Lien
Jill Kline engaged to Jonathan Marx; wedding planned
• HOWLAND — Announced by Dr. James and Dr. Lynn Kline, 900 Saint Andrews Place N.E., is the
Rutgers, Connecticut winners
TAMPA, Fla. — Mike Teel threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns to help surging Rutgers rout South
WOMEN’S ROUNDUP
WOMEN’S ROUNDUP Saturday’s Top 25 games No. 4 Oklahoma 88, California-Riverside 57 NORMAN,
Nebraska manhandles K-State; Arizona loser; Texas stays in hunt
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Joe Ganz accounted for 365 total yards and four touchdowns and Nebraska manhandled
Hansbrough-less Tar Heels winner
No. 10 Gonzaga cruised past Montana State-Billings and No. 13 Memphis breezed past Fairfield.
Leathernecks overtime winner via field goal
Northern Iowa clinched at least a tie for the conference championship. MACOMB, Ill. — Taylor
NBA ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
Warriors 121, Clippers 103 LOS ANGELES — Undrafted rookie Anthony Morrow had 37 points and 10
Northwestern adds to hard times in Ann Arbor
Purdue couldn’t stop Iowa’s Shonn Greene. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan has lost eight games for
Panthers win with Franklin smoking
Wisconsin-Milwaukee faces host Iowa State today in the round-robin phase of the World Vision
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games Flyers 2, Canadiens 1 MONTREAL — Scottie Upshall and Jeff
Some residents share spirit of Christmas just a bit early
A local woman said she’s been decorating for every holiday since she was 9 years old. 1For Lil
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Bazetta Township Trustees, public hearing, 8 p.m., township hall. The hearing is
Pavlik excited for fight downtown
Weight trainer Rocky Taumoepeau got his due during an appreciation dinner at the Maronite Center.
Grove City beats Thiel in season finale for teams
Stephen Mercer caught 14 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown in the Wolverines’ 20-14 victory.
Bunnies auctioned to aid needy
Two Austintown girls auction rare Webkinz bunnies to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank.
St. Elizabeth’s Health Center
St. Elizabeth’s Health Center Richard and Sharon Willrich, Lowellville, boy, Nov. 14. Michael
Staal scores twice in Penguins’ win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jordan Staal had two goals, including the tiebreaker late in the third period, and
New Castle council seeks loan approval
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Council has agreed to ask Lawrence County Common Pleas Court to cover any revenue
Buckeyes run wild
Buckeyes run wild Beanie Wells ran for 143 yards and a touchdown and Terrelle Pryor added another
Fundraiser to benefit toddler with cancer
LISBON — A fund-raising spaghetti dinner is set for Tuesday for the benefit of 11-month-old Luke
Group to give $1,000 to Alpha
The organization ‘adopted’ Alpha nearly two years ago, providing various services. YOUNGSTOWN —
EXEMPTIONS What you can’t have
There are 31 categories of exemptions under Pennsylvania’s new Right to Know law, which covers
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Tuesday — Men’s basketball at Maryland, 8 p.m. Wednesday — Women’s basketball
Youngstown State softball team adds four in early signing period
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State signed four softball players during the early signing period this
Mr. and Mrs. Wood mark 50th with family celebration
• HOWLAND — Mr. and Mrs. David A. Wood of Warren recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with
Witherows feted at Mass, dinner for anniversary
• BOARDMAN — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Withrow, of Runnemede Drive, was
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo McKinley Club Banquet: The 1980 Mahoning Valley McKinley Club banquet drew
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott D. Dustman, 40, of 3962 Anderson Road, Leavittsburg, and
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Jerry L. Womack The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Reader says ‘floaters’ can be sign of cancer
Q. I read your column about floating poop. When I experienced this about seven years ago, I ignored
Diane Evans DelMio.com A wealth of books to help us cope
A few weeks ago, I wrote in a light vein about books you might read to divert your attention from
Best and worst \ Records access
The organization Investigative Reporters and Editors ranked all 50 states for open records access on
Holiday spirit: it’s all for kids
Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays TAKE A BOUGH: The Friends of the Children’s Aid Society of
‘Angels’ to brighten holidays for children
Special to The Vindicator DECORATING COMMITTEE: Pleased with the results after decorating an Angel
Iraq’s Cabinet to vote on security pact with United States
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Cabinet will vote today on a security pact with Washington that would keep
Submitted photo
Submitted photo Three Youngstown men, from left, Ron Snyder, Brian Marrow and Rich Slaina were
Angel food set for holiday brunch
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay RECIPE FOR SUCCESS: Convinced that foods prepared from Angels of
Team identities need a jolt
Pittsburgh’s Willie Parker and San Diego’s LaDainian Tomlinson are the authors of the school of
Anyone for some Browns & Bills?
Buffalo has a winning record and is a team without internal strife heading into Monday’s game.
Rick Hendrick’s cookies & milk session pays off
The team owner challenged driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus to settle their
Lohan pelted with flour
Lohan pelted with flour PARIS — U.S. actress Lindsay Lohan has been pelted with a flour bomb on
Joe Paterno’s team is better than his hip in 34-7 victory
Josh Hull had seven tackles and a sack, while Aaron Maybin recorded his Big Ten-leading 12th sack.
Toledo man faces execution
TOLEDO (AP) — Staring at the body sprawled on a parking lot, the police detective’s mind flashed
Both vulnerable. West deals.
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Obama’s election spurs hundreds of racist acts, crimes
Cross burnings. Schoolchildren chanting “Assassinate Obama.” Black figures hung from nooses. Racial
Teen sought in Fla. in stabbings of five
STUART, Fla. (AP) — Investigators are searching for a teenage girl they say stabbed five other girls
COVERING ALL BASES
Variety of fall rugs puts style underfoot Let your personal style shine in more than just your
FIRST-CLASS EXHIBITS
Research center, historic site focus on presidents’ wives One of the most popular displays has
Obama urges Congress to act on rescue plan
CHICAGO (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to get moving next week on an
Millers celebrate 50th anniversary at surprise party
• CANFIELD — Ed and Leeann Miller, of 3325 Roseview Drive, Hubbard, celebrated their 50th wedding
Today is Sunday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2008. There are 45 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2008. There are 45 days left in the year. On this date in
Nature adorns window boxes
Look outside for some inspiration to dress up your window boxes. MINNEAPOLIS — Now that the
Deaths related to tainted milk go uncounted
Lawyers, doctors and reporters say they were pressured to keep quiet. LITI VILLAGE, China (AP) —
Jamaica schedules cleanups of areas
Jamaica schedules cleanups of areas SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jamaica plans to spend $11 million to
information
information If you go MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FINANCE: 48 Wall St.; www.moaf.org or (212) 908-4110.
Biographer reveals forces that shaped etiquette goddess
“Emily Post: Daughter of the Gilded Age, Mistress of American Manners” by Laura Claridge (Random
An Obama boom in the publishing industry
An Obama boom in the publishing industry NEW YORK — Between the books already out there and the
Majolica proves popular enough for a comeback
Majolica proves popular enough for a comeback Majolica was made in many countries, the United
Publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 8
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Divine Justice” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 2. “Salvation
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Deadly tornadoes, storms batter North Carolina
KENLY, N.C. (AP) — As a tornado ripped through his North Carolina neighborhood, Curt Jernigan
History of finance: Wall Street corners mark it
The tour is offered on an annual basis. NEW YORK (AP) — The enduring symbols of Wall Street’s
HOW-TO TIPS
HOW-TO TIPS Creating window boxes Re-use the potting soil from your summer planters to anchor
Do-it-yourself clubs offer help with home projects
Tapping into the talents of friends and relatives can help with your budget. Lewis and Rebecca
creating a club \ Tips for homeowners
If you’d like to start a DIY club: To find members, put notices on bulletin boards at hardware
Illini are in rearview mirror; Buckeyes look to Michigan
Ohio State had its best ground production in more than three years en route to a 30-20 victory over
PEDESTAL: Rorstand, a Swedish company started in 1726, made this 45-inch-tall majolica pedestal with
PEDESTAL: Rorstand, a Swedish company started in 1726, made this 45-inch-tall majolica pedestal with
Terminix offers tips to eliminate spiders
Terminix offers tips to eliminate spiders Though most spiders aren’t a threat to humans, their
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
Mount Union 49, Marietta 0 MARIETTA — Nate Kmic rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns in the
NFL PREVIEW Today’s games
SAN DIEGO at PITTSBURGH Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19) (2) WNIO-AM (1390) Opening
Martins celebrate 50th anniversary in Las Vegas, Nev.
• YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Martin, 706 Broadway Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding
DEPRESSION DIARY
DEPRESSION DIARY Excerpts Benjamin Roth moved to Youngstown in 1919 and opened a law practice
Pill senses when to release medicine
Call it the “intelligent pill” — an amazing capsule that understands when your body needs medicine.
‘Thr33 Ringz’
‘Thr33 Ringz’ T-Pain (Jive) Grade: B T-Pain’s latest album, “Thr33 Rings,” opens with an
WINTER LINENS Caring for bedding
The nip has hit the air. And that means it’s time to pull out the serious bedding — the flannel
Tourists’ spending
Tourists’ spending Skiers spend 176 percent more than other tourists in Utah, according to the
‘Gears of War 2’
‘Gears of War 2’ (Microsoft Games) for Xbox 360 Genre: Shooter; Rating: M Grade: A I’ve got
‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ gets 8 nominations
‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ gets 8 nominations LOS ANGELES — “Grand Theft Auto IV” is likely to mow down
DANCERS: The cast of “The Nutcracker” includes (front) Tammy Chevlen and Andrea Liguore,
DANCERS: The cast of “The Nutcracker” includes (front) Tammy Chevlen and Andrea Liguore, and (rear)
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Sluggers — has tryouts for the 14-15 Babe Ruth team on Sundays. Call (330) 720-4938. BB
if you go
if you go What: Ballet Western Reserve’s “The Nutcracker” When: 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Tressel lends his voice to BWR’s ‘Nutcracker’
Ballet Western Reserve is staging the famed work for the first time. YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday is
Youngstown shines on the world stage
Opinion: My Aussie accounting professor in grad school used to call it “that Pink Rag!” In the UK, it is
Local artists dress up nutcrackers for benefit
YOUNGSTOWN — Twelve local artists are putting their own spin on wooden nutcrackers that will be
Western Michigan defeats Toledo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Tim Hiller passed for 225 yards and three touchdowns Saturday, leading
A potential model citizen
Editorial: A potential model citizen Other nations send students to the United States for an eduction hoping
‘Miracle on Easy Street’: old favorites and more
‘Miracle on Easy Street’: old favorites and more YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets are now on sale for Easy
Leaders of 20 largest economies meet in attempt to boost confidence
The leaders released a blizzard of pledges to take action on the global crisis. WASHINGTON —
Dem chief Antonini should step down
Opinion: To quote Chris Matthews, the insightful and aggressive talk show host of “Hardball” on MSNBC, “Ha!”
Will economy make crowds shun gloomy Oscar flicks?
11Hope is often lacking in Academy Awards contenders such as “Milk,” films that tend toward bleak,
Operation Cease fire offers Youngstown citizens hope
Editorial: Even though a small minority of the city of Youngstown’s population is responsible for the seemingly
“Total Finale Live” (8 p.m., MTV): A galaxy of stars, including Justin Timberlake,
“Total Finale Live” (8 p.m., MTV): A galaxy of stars, including Justin Timberlake, Christina
Infatuation with husband’s friend is just a fantasy
Dear Annie: A year ago, I fell hard for a very good friend of my husband. I love my husband, but I
Domestic auto industry can’t be allowed to fail
Opinion: It’s time to stand up for the Main Street economy. In the face of a global credit crisis and a
Allyson Vrable sets wedding date with Matthew Zuzik
• CANFIELD — Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Vrable, 9671 Callawoods Drive, announce the engagement and
UAW chief: Don’t blame autoworkers for ills; blame troubled U.S. economy
If the Lordstown GM plant closed, the village could lose up to 70 percent of its budget, analysts
Summer wedding for Amanda Burns and Brian Jones
Brian Jones Amanda Burns • Announced by Michael and Peggy Miller of Vienna and Ron and Debra Burns
A night at the opera
Opinion: A night at the opera EDITOR: Opera Western Reserve presented “Madama Butterfly” Nov. 7 at
Great American Smokeout planned for Thursday
Great American Smokeout planned for Thursday The American Cancer Society’s 33rd annual Great
School opens for unruly students
Young people adjudicated as delinquent will attend the alternative school. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Gay-marriage supporters rally in several U.S. cities
In Youngstown, advocates of same-sex marriages demonstrated downtown. BOSTON (AP) — Gay-rights
Flaming Lips make a sci-fi flick
NEW YORK — Seven years in the making, the Flaming Lips’ new “Christmas on Mars” is a lo-fi feat of
Bailout demands caution
Opinion: “To me, the amazing thing is you have so many House members who say, ‘I may not understand this, and
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Ryan’s suspicions of Annie resurfaced when her situation was vastly different from
Couple to receive Brandeis award
The Shermans have been active in Jewish youth programs. YOUNGSTOWN — Carol and Bruce Sherman
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1stSEmDStockton F (Oro)10.006.204.80 Lady Mimi (Gaitan)26.4014.60
Local diary reveals the last Great Depression
Some events recorded in the diary show parallels to today’s economic situation . YOUNGSTOWN —
Navy closes gap as clock ticks away before Irish win, 27-21
A pair of onside kick recoveries by the Midshipmen’s Corey Johnson added drama to the ending.
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s games
MEN Penn State Behrend 77, Westminster 55 ERIE, Pa. — Freshman forward Rob Briggs posted a
MEN’S SCORES EAST
MEN’S SCORES EAST American International 68, Sciences, Pa. 54 Army 63, Dartmouth 48 Bentley
Thanksgiving Open House
Thanksgiving Open House LORDSTOWN — The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County plans a
IRISH GET IT DONE
Ursuline rallies for 18-17 win over Kirtland WARREN — With the game’s biggest play behind him
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
No. 3 Florida 56, S. Carolina 6 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Percy Harvin ran for a career-high 167 yards
Girls make their mark in Miss Teen pageant
Girls make their mark in Miss Teen pageant INDEPENDENCE — Adelle Pociask and Natalie Susor
Southern California struggles with fires
A Los Angeles blaze threatened at least 1,000 structures. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern Californians
THE LOOK OF LOVE?
Jena Pincott reviews odd research into the science of attraction “Do Gentlemen Really Prefer
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