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SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
1418 Auxiliary • 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Byzantine Center, 3801
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY • Daphne will meet at 11:30 a.m. for a picnic at the home of Earline Gotthard. The program
JENNIFER VENTRESCO | RYAN RAGER
JENNIFER VENTRESCO RYAN RAGER CANFIELD — Jennifer Ventresco, a daughter of Jerry and Nancy
LINDSAY BECKER | KEVIN KOCH
LINDSAY BECKER KEVIN KOCh POLAND — Holy Family Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. May 23 for the
Miss Hadzigeorge to wed Mr. Gedra in autumn rite
WARREN — The engagement of Sevasti Michael Hadzigeorge, a daughter of Michael and Kaye Hadzigeorge
Miss Winzenburg, Mr. Christoff plan autumn wedding
The engagement of Ashley Winzenburg of Denver, Colo., and Michael J. Christoff, 1150 Vine St.,
Loney anniversary is observed at Mass and parties
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loney, 2251 Burma Drive, were honored at several events as they
Maletich 50th to be celebrated at party, barbecue
PAHRUMP, Nev. — Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maletich, 330 Amarillo Ave., will celebrate their 50th wedding
Trexlers honored on anniversary at picnic in Canfield
BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trexler, 742 Brookfield Drive, celebrated their 50th wedding
Sorokas celebrate 60th anniversary at family gathering
BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Soroka Jr. of Barbie Drive celebrated 60 years of marriage on July 19
Reception honors the Willisons for 50th anniversary
COLUMBIANA — Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willison, 4208 W. South Range Road, gathered July 19 with their
Martins honored at anniversary dinner party
BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin, 32 Gertrude Ave., were the guests of honor as their 50th
SOCIETY DIGEST
YWCA is offering summer scholarships YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA of Youngstown is offering weekly
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
Columbiana Co. church event to overflow with fellowship
NEW WATERFORD — Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, will use its 25 acres for a weekend
Niles works on improving accounting system
NILES — The state auditor says the city doesn’t know how many vehicles or computers it has. That’s
Warren school-district makeover comes with a catch
WARREN — Perhaps one of the most significant changes to hit the urban landscape in Warren recently
Refurbished, expanded center in Boardman Park sports mountain beauty
BOARDMAN — Donations, a vision to bring the park’s beauty inside and green technology melded in the
Youngstown Early College survives state budget ax
YOUNGSTOWN — There’s no money earmarked in the state’s new biennial budget for Ohio’s early college
Youngstown Peace Race - Encouraging growth
Bad times beget good news — for the Peace Race. Both at the organizational level and on the road,
NATURAL GAS || Valley wells fare well
Mahoning and Trumbull counties lead the state in the production of natural gas. Area
Clippers trying extra session
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has added a Jamboree this summer, but not everyone is
Liberty awaits impact of new Wal-Mart
The township administrator predicts the store will transform Belmont Avenue. LIBERTY — Love
Scrappers’ Kid leads shutout of Muckdogs
NILES — Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Clayton Cook takes a lot of teasing from his mostly
Juvenile summit to focus on what works
YOUNGSTOWN — Juvenile crime is declining locally because of the successful collaboration among
WEC bout is added to event at Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN — Another bout with championship potential and overtones in the 155-pound lightweight
Drive to gather school supplies
BOARDMAN — Stephen Hanzely occasionally visits the YMCA to get in a few games of pingpong and, when
Festival to herald reopening of museum
CANFIELD — The oldest log home in the Western Reserve is reopening a year after financial burdens
Browns face another quarterback quandary
BEREA (AP) — As Eric Mangini pulled from the parking lot at Cleveland’s training facility on Friday
Steelers: No apology necessary
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger quickly moved to make sure his problems don’t become those of
Groups work together to get school supplies
YOUNGSTOWN — The City Prayer Team of Youngstown, Mahoning Valley Youth Collaborative and The Jericho
Dann’s campaign committee owes more than $100,000 in legal bills
Ex-Attorney General Marc Dann’s campaign is almost out of money and owes more than $100,000 in legal
METRO DIGEST
Filling Kids Kupboard NORTH JACKSON — First Federated Church, 10786 Mahoning Ave., is conducting
Foo Fighter gets rousing homecoming in Warren
Warren native David Grohl toasts the downtown alley renamed in his honor with a bottle of champagne. The Grammy award-winner wowed a downtown music fest crowd Saturday with some back-up drumming and a few of his hits.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2009. There are 151 days left in the year. On this date in
Nominations sought for Red Cross award
Nominations sought for Red Cross award BOARDMAN — The American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter is
Boardman Spartans
Boardman Spartans Returning lettermen: Rob Boyd, Tyler Blangero, Vito Buonavolonta, Dan Fernback,
Petty motivated to make the Chase
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Richard Petty won 200 NASCAR races, seven championships, and has achieved just
Chiropractors: How much can they really heal?
Chiropractors are best known for treating back and neck pain. But can their hands-on manipulations
if you go|| Shaker Woods
if you go What: Shaker Woods Festival When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and next Sunday, Aug.
Books digest
LOCAL Literary meeting YOUNGSTOWN — Pig Iron Literary and Art Works Inc. will meet at 7 p.m.
WOODSTOCK: HIS STORY
40 years on, Michael Lang tells how of the legendary rock festival came to be By MICHAEL HILL
New York-Penn League | Standings
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)2617.605— Williamsport (Phillies)2518.5811
Don’t be distracted by the noise; support President Obama’s health-care reform bill
Opinion: EDITOR: Along with the 47 million Americans who have no medical insurance there’s a group of
the del-rays REUNION CONCERT
The upcoming show is for family and friends only. STRUTHERS — In 1961, the place to play for
performer: Country singer Darryl Gatlin, a native of Beaver County, Pa., will perform at the Shaker
performer: Country singer Darryl Gatlin, a native of Beaver County, Pa., will perform at the Shaker
Obama keeps pledge with money for COPS
Editorial: During last year’s presidential campaign, the Democratic Party nominee for vice president, Joe
Carroll’s hit in 13th rescues depleted Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Drained by emotion, the Cleveland Indians dug deep and found a way to win. Victor
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200. Mathews School
Jobless say amen to quick prayer
WARREN, Mich. — Standing in city hall’s marble lobby, unemployed autoworker Rick Litwin and his
Fracture traced to osteoporosis medication
Q. Two weeks after I suffered a thighbone fracture that had started as a hairline stress fracture, a
3 American troops die in Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — Three American troops were killed Saturday when roadside bombs ripped through their
Health-care reform limps in Congress; prognosis for ’09 passage put in doubt
WASHINGTON — Congress’ efforts to overhaul the nation’s health care system have been marred by
Wealth of fees to go up in Ohio
The balanced state budget counts on $1.5 billion in funds from higher user fees. State
Boomers adopt retiree lifestyles while still working
DALLAS — Like other empty-nesters, Marty and Cindy Hoover felt lost in their big house in Flower
Journal retracts paper on stem-cell research
LONDON (AP) — A scientific journal has retracted a controversial paper claiming to have created the
American troops in Iraq are now a ‘coalition of one’
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The war in Iraq was truly an American-only effort Saturday after Britain and
Guilty in daughter’s death
Guilty in daughter’s death WAUSAU, Wis. — A central Wisconsin man accused of killing his 11-year-
Murder as a crime of opportunity
Opinion: At 10:37 a.m on July 14, 2009, John Fautenberry became the 31st man to die by execution in Ohio
mls soccer Italic head
Revolution 1, Toronto FC 1 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Edgaras Jankauskas scored his first goal of the
Lottery winner is no stranger to bad luck
BALTIMORE — Marialou Anobas doesn’t use the word “lucky” to describe herself because, as she sees
Cavaliers move on as Warrick chooses Bucks
CLEVELAND — As happens often in the free-agent process, it is on to the next for the Cavaliers.
Retired justice urges rebirth of civic education
CHICAGO (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter urged the nation’s lawyers Saturday to
Mass trial begins in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran began its first trial of the postelection crisis Saturday, a mass court
Thousands in Columbus protest power of federal government
The U.S. government is losing sight of its principal responsibilities, some said. COLUMBUS (AP) —
All aboard — everyone now
Editorial: All aboard — everyone now Last week, Gov. Ted Strickland agreed to cooperate with the governors of
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher Miller, 27, of 210 Willard Ave. S.E., Warren, and
Federal judge pick is not a surprise
Opinion: Let us stipulate that Gene Donofrio, a 7th District Court of Appeals judge, is a nice man who, from
Lyell clobbers substitute in two-round session
CHARLESTON, W. Va. — Professional boxer Billy Lyell of Niles made short work of late substitute and
mlb roundup Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 14, Yankees 4 CHICAGO — Scott Podsednik and Gordon Beckham had four
Chevron gives land for Code Talkers museum
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — As members of an elite group of Navajo Marines approach their 90s, they know
New Web site
New Web site The New Mexico Tourism Department has launched a Web site dedicated to Billy the Kid.
shaker woods festival THE SIMPLE LIFE
The event was founded to honor the 18th-century Shaker community. COLUMBIANA — In the early
Youngstown Swim League Saturday’s results
CANFIELD — Canfield Swim Club scored 1,317.5 points to win Saturday’s Youngstown Swim League meet.
U.S. tourism to Canada nearing all-time low
U.S. tourism to Canada nearing all-time low TORONTO — Canada’s tourism association says the number
Low-paid college grad finds need to steal
Dear Annie: I graduated magna cum laude from college a year ago. I worked hard in school and
Flower shop launches first Facebook store
Flower shop launches first Facebook store NEW YORK — In a first, but likely not last, for
Too few Medals of Honor awarded?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq. About 4,000 members of the U.S.
what’s doing
what’s doing what’s doing HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE
Don’t establish unneeded boundaries
Q. Our 12-year-old son likes a girl in the neighborhood who is in his same grade in school. His
Niners’ top pick Crabtree is no-show in Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Michael Crabtree was a no-show at San Francisco 49ers training camp
Taking a new look at vitamin D
Vitamin supplements have been both heralded and hyped over the years, only to ultimately fall from
Iran confirms arrest of 3 Americans
SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) — Iran state TV confirmed Saturday that it has detained three Americans who
Collectors seek ‘Limoges style’ pottery pieces
The mark “Haviland Limoges” means fine porcelain to most collectors, but in the 1870s, Charles
Bronzebacks, bucketmouths: more than a mouthful
The objects of the most popular fishing tournaments are two species of bass — smallmouth and
ANOTHER YOUNGSTOWN
Historic site marks anniversary of 1759 battle Public displays of history in action often engage
New Stylistics guests on ‘Valley Gold Show’
New Stylistics guests on ‘Valley Gold Show’ YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets are on sale for Russell Thompkins
SMALL PIECE OF HEAVEN
Transform your balcony into a gardening paradise Wind, water, space and sun are issues for
Resurgent Woods has PGA Buick lead
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Tiger Woods drove on adjacent fairways twice on the back nine,
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Keith M. Phillips The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
‘The Search Within’
‘The Search Within’ Sean Jones (Mack Avenue) Grade: B- Trumpeter Sean Jones, who’s all of 31,
Film based on Dahl book will premiere at festival
Film based on Dahl book will premiere at festival LONDON — London Film Festival organizers say
Valley didn’t get what it bargained for in November
Opinion: Valley didn’t get what it bargained for in November EDITOR: There is little sympathy in the
GizaPage organizes social networks, more
One of the big Internet things these days is social networking. There’s Facebook, MySpace, Twitter,
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending July 25: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Defector” by Daniel Silva (Putnam) 2.
CABA Saturday’s results
Scores Vipers 8, Andy’s 9ers 2 Northern Ohio 10, Albion (Pa.) 2 Quarterfinals Vipers 18,
Ashley Tisdale graduates from ‘High School’
The actress who played Sharpay has released a new album. NEW YORK — Although Ashley Tisdale
Shots from car hit Youngstown man
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a Wilbur Avenue man riding in a car on Hilton Avenue was hit by gunfire
Hoyt races on with new exhibit
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Plans for Valley View Downs remain on hold, but the Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts,
“Defying Gravity” (9 p.m., ABC): Moon missions are so 1969. In the sci-fi thriller
“Defying Gravity” (9 p.m., ABC): Moon missions are so 1969. In the sci-fi thriller “Defying
Happy 100th birthday
Happy 100th birthday Cora Marie Petrarca Gioglio Born: Aug. 9, 1909, in New Kensington, Pa.
FAST FACT
FAST FACT Woodstock Music & Art Fair (informally, Woodstock or The Woodstock Festival) took place
Mail to the Chief: What kids tell the President
“Dear President Obama: Letters of Hope From Children Across America” edited by Bruce Kluger and
HOT OFF THE PRESSES For your summer reading
What’s on your summer reading list? You may want to check out these suggested by The Los Angeles
MEN
MEN Coitsville (Bedford Trails): Low gross — Ed Romack 34; Larry Miner 35; Bruce Burns, B.J. Miner
12 Youngstown Striders qualify for AAU regional
YOUNGSTOWN — Twelve members of the Youngstown Striders Track and Field Club have qualified for the
AUGUST
AUGUST TODAY — XCI-Benefit For Bailey Carr, Lakeside G.C Chad Rhodes (330) 277-1366, Shotgun start
CABA suspended: Metros split pair
STRUTHERS — Saturday’s rain suspended play of the CABA Tournament at Cene Park. Play will resume
Indians activate Masterson
CLEVELAND (AP) — Right-hander Justin Masterson was added to the Cleveland Indians’ roster Saturday,
Restrained Kim stays three behind Matthew
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) — Christina Kim does not regard herself as the most patient of
Individuals taking control of their health care will cut medical costs and avoid genocide
Opinion: EDITOR: We must gain control of the cost of health care, but Obama’s socialized medicine is not
COLUMBIANA EVENTS
The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce announced these community events for August. For more
Senior menus
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Wells agrees to Cards contract
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A slimmed-down Beanie Wells arrived at the Arizona Cardinals training camp
Phelps surpasses Cavic in 100 fly
ROME (AP) — Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic again. No doubt about it. With a defiant
Keselowski captures Nationwide in Iowa
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Brad Keselowski passed Kyle Busch with eight laps left and held on to win the
In the cup! Area aces
John Rudy aced the No. 12 hole at Youngstown Country Club. He used a 3 wood for the 189-yard shot.
Healthier Funk takes U.S. Senior Open lead
CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — Fred Funk brought some fire to the U.S. Senior Open. He pumped his fist,
Browns open camp
Browns open camp The Cleveland Browns’ Eric Mangini Era officially kicked off as the former New
‘Blues’ has audience tickled pink
For a play ostensibly about the blues, Sheldon Epps’ Tony-nominated musical revue “Blues in the
3 people injured in Trumbull crash
BRACEVILLE — Three people were injured in a one-vehicle accident on Braceville-Robinson Road in the
Long shot Soul Warrior wins, Mine That Bird is third in W. Va.
CHESTER, W.Va. (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird’s classic finishing kick wasn’t strong
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. Auburn Doubledays. When: Today, 45:05 p.m. Where: Eastwood
Thunder owners lay off staff, ponder return in 2010
BOARDMAN — There’s a 50/50 chance of survival for the patient: the Mahoning Valley Thunder. But,
HANDS ON | Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
At least Obama learns from mistakes
Opinion: At least Obama learns from mistakes EDITOR: The usual local critics of President Obama have been
Lawmaker: Allow charter schools
DAYTON (AP) — Ohio should end a moratorium on new charter schools so the state can compete for
Gunmen rob delivery driver
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a driver for a Belmont Avenue restaurant was robbed at gunpoint as he tried
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games American League Boston 6, Baltimore 5 Cleveland 6, Detroit 5, 13 innings
McCutchen’s three homers pace Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen homered three times and had a career-high six RBI as the
NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field
Muckdogs cooked: Scrappers starting pitcher Clayton Cook had pitched 12 scoreless innings in two
Tigers rebound for win in 12th
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ryan Raburn singled in the go-ahead run in the 12th inning and finished with three
wnba roundup Saturday’s games
Mercury 87, Lynx 74 MINNEAPOLIS — Diana Taurasi scored 20 points, Cappie Pondexter had 17 and
Master miller to offer lecture, training for gristmill operation
Master miller to offer lecture, training for gristmill operation Special to The Vindicator
Halting running toilet
hHalting running toilet A new device can keep water waste and bills in check by sensing when a
Antiques & Collectibles || CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
hA rocker with a rock-star price
hA rocker with a rock-star price Rocking chairs often remind people of their grandma, though her
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Orthopedic surgery Jason Davis, a 1996 graduate of Boardman High School, has completed
BLOOD DRIVES
Today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Armed forces digest
VETERANS Legion post honored SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — Sharpsville American Legion Post 162 received
Warren hip-hop musician works off fine in Grohl Alley
WARREN — Rock star David Grohl’s visit to Warren Saturday had special significance for Jacob
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