News for December 11, 2009

COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland stopped short of saying he would force lawmakers into a special session over the holidays if they don’t quickly address an

Taxes going up in Lawrence County

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County residents will be asked to pay about 15 percent more in county property taxes in 2010.

JENNIFER WHITELEATHER | BRYAN ARNOLD

JENNIFER WHITELEATHER BRYAN ARNOLD COLUMBUS — Whetstone Park of Roses was the setting July 24 for

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Historical society members ready for open house

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CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings

CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet at 1:30

14 years in Howland slaying for Michael Ahladis

WARREN — Michael Ahladis, who testified in a recent trial that he drove two other men to a Howland apartment for a robbery that turned into a homicide, was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison.

Salem gears up for 6th First Night

SALEM — First Night Salem on Thursday fired up its Web site in preparation for the New Year’s Eve event.

Cleveland ices Pittsburgh

CLEVELAND (AP) — There’s nothing Super about the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore. The defending NFL

Solemn, tearful farewell to Colin

Family, friends and Mooney students and faculty packed the church for funeral Mass. BOARDMAN —

Espino kills Pavlik with kindness

Some of Kelly Pavlik’s past opponents have opted to disrespect him before their fight, saying he’s

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Tsagaris’ sentence violation brings rebuke, prison term

AKRON — U.S. District Court Judge Sara Lioi said it appeared James Tsagaris, a former Trumbull

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Red-hot Ice goalie is too much for Phantoms

YOUNGSTOWN — Two goals by Bryon Paulazzo and a league-leading third shutout by goalie Cab Morris

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United Way campaign struggles to attain goal

United Way campaign struggles to attain goal By WILLIAM K. ALCORN YOUNGSTOWN — “Sojourner

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Mum is still the word in YSU coach search

YOUNGSTOWN — The official word out of Youngstown State University about its search for a new head

Howland hires Amero for softball

HOWLAND — The urge to coach softball against Poland and Canfield twice a season has proven

Campbell man who assaulted baby gets 5 years in prison

YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old Campbell man who admitted assaulting a 16-month-old South Side boy in

Judge: ‘Assassin too good a word for you’

The judge said the victim was shot numerous times in an effort to make sure that he died.

Chaney pulls past Niles in OT thriller

YOUNGSTOWN — Chaney senior Nikiea Johnson scored only two points in nearly 40 minutes of basketball

All Ohio residents eligible to get H1N1-flu vaccine

YOUNGSTOWN — Area public- health departments are gearing up for an influx of people wanting the H1N1

First Night Salem to feature family events

Participants buy a $10 badge that admits them to all the activities. SALEM — First Night Salem

Strickland studies options to help Forum

Gov. Ted Strickland visited the Youngstown YWCA with news that the Rayen Avenue facility will receive a $1.1 million state historic preservation tax credit. With the governor is Constance Shaffer, executive director of the YWCA.

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Boardman has 11 sites hosting Army’s red kettles

BOARDMAN It’s that time of year again. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is in full swing

Canfield boys beef up their schedule

Upgraded early schedule will benefit team With 455 wins in 27 previous seasons etched onto an

Council passes 2010 city salaries, police contract

Resident questions adding assistant manager job By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD

First Night Schedule *This is a tentative schedule. For updates, visit www.FirstNightCanfield.com.

vSTnSCABARET DINNER SHOW: Cahal Dunne performs “All My Best I Give to You” When: 4 p.m. Dec. 31

48 compete in Canfield groups’ physique contest

CANFIELD Local body builders performed well at the sixth annual 2009 Youngstown Cardinal Classic

Red kettles in three Poland sites

POLAND It’s that time of year again. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is in full swing

Is this the year for Boardman boys?

After finishing 11-11 a season ago, third-year head coach Jim Goske feels his team has the talent

Celebration Grove is Austintown’s hidden gem

Gary Reel and Susan Leetch at Kirk Road cleanup project in Austintown. NEIGHBORS SPOTLIGHT |

First Night Canfield to ring in the New Year, celebrate the arts

By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com canfield First Night Canfield is mixing the old and the

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Picket Fence swings open in Poland

By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Sandy Baran of Lowellville drives along State

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Police Report

POLICE REPORT | POLAND Nov. 26 Burglary: To a residence in the 2200 block of Lyon Boulevard,

Welcome to Neighbors

Hello, I’m Eric, the Editor of Neighbors. Nice to meet you.

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baseball

baseball Wharmby Sports — has tryouts for next year’s 14-15 Babe Ruth team. Call (724) 971-6105.

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 10th—Elm Grove Gerson12.003.002.20 Townline Powerful

Polanski hearing

Polanski hearing LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors and attorneys for Roman Polanski faced intense

Metro digest

Pharmacy items taken YOUNGSTOWN — Police said someone broke into the CVS Pharmacy at 1833 Oak St.

BOARDMAN

BOARDMAN Nov. 27 Domestic violence: A Youngstown girl, 17, was charged after her sister alleged

Santa to attend breakfast in Canfield

Santa to attend breakfast in Canfield Canfield Fire Women’s Auxiliary will present its Second

Macaroni & cheese, green beans, roll, cry baby

Macaroni & cheese, green beans, roll, cry baby Chicken nuggets, potato, fruit, cookie Soft taco,

Breadsticks w/ meatsauce, green beans, fruit cocktail

Breadsticks w/ meatsauce, green beans, fruit cocktail Salisbury steak, rice w/ gravy, corn, peach

Hot dog, potato, pudding

Hot dog, potato, pudding Nacho bell grande, corn, fruit snacks Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes,

Marines help North recycling program

By RICK ROUAN rrouan@vindy.com POLAND Students at Poland North Elementary School chanted

‘Awesome’ in Austintown

By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Inspiration can strike in unusual places.

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Relative gets tired of a working ‘vacation’

Dear Annie: My sister and I live on opposite coasts, and I visit her once a year at Christmas. For

Record-setting 5 women win ’09 Nobel Prizes

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A record five women were among the 13 people awarded Nobel Prizes on Thursday,

Obama gains unlikely support with Nobel speech

WASHINGTON — By using his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech Thursday to justify expanding the

W.P.A. members thrive on variety

One look at indie rock act Works Progress Administration, which features Nickel Creek’s Sean

Getting it right

GETTING IT RIGHT St. Elizabeth Health Center has corrected the date for the following births:

Best bets on TV tonight

“Yes, Virginia” (8 p.m., CBS): Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Love Hewitt lend their voices to

Boardman Band ‘swings’ into Cavs halftime slot

December BHS Band Performance Schedule What: Holiday Jazz Concert When: 7 p.m. Dec. 17

Blood pressure screenings by Red Cross

Blood pressure screenings by Red Cross The Mahoning Chapter, American Red Cross will provide

Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Dec. 4 Theft: A

Poll: Jobs factor into Americans’ support

WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama prepares to attend a world summit on climate change, a

Health-care overhaul comes at a price

WASHINGTON (AP) — Have your checkbooks and credit cards ready. There’s a price for health-care

Obama to note irony of winning Nobel Peace Prize in wartime

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is accepting the world’s best-known peace award as a

Our great community

NEIGHBORS SPOTLIGHT | John Elias Age: 39 Groups: I like to golf and I like to support my

House Dems fight over bill to decide financial overhaul

WASHINGTON (AP) — After banks and their House allies won limits in the reach of state consumer

Petraeus: US to boost counterterrorism effort

WASHINGTON (AP) — The rapid U.S. buildup in the Afghan war will include more terrorist- hunting

Notre Dame hires Cincinnati’s Kelly

CINCINNATI (AP) — Notre Dame has settled on Brian Kelly as the man who can restore its faded glory,

PTO gets public props; board mulls payback

By RICK ROUAN rrouan@vindy.com POLAND More than 50 people turned out at November’s school

Recession helps rein in wanderlust, study finds

WASHINGTON — The wanderlust that helped define the American character has been reined in by the

6 detained Americans questioned in Pakistan

SARGODHA, Pakistan (AP) — Five young American Muslims detained in Pakistan wanted to join militants

How to create jobs without really trying

Opinion: In 1952, Shepherd Mead wrote a little book called “How to Succeed in Business Without Really

Tips for packing a suitcase make the most of space

Dear Readers: Here are a few hints for you when packing a suitcase. I travel a lot and have learned

U.S. may reassess war on drugs

Opinion: If you had asked me 10 years ago whether the United States would ever change its interdiction-

Nielsen selling trade journals

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen Co. is selling some of its most prominent trade journals — including The

Child molester, 100, is freed

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Everything that pedophile Theodore Sypnier has to show for his 100 years on

Colts, Saints pursue perfection

INDIANAPOLIS — It is familiar territory for the Indianapolis Colts, this flirtation with an unbeaten

‘the legend of zelda: spirit tracks’

‘the legend of zelda: spirit tracks’ (Nintendo) for DS Grade: B It’s easy to take a series

‘Princess’ takes her place among Disney classics

The film marks a return to the style of animation that made Walt Disney’s studio famous.

Climate skeptics seize on e-mails

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a critical time, the uproar over stolen e-mails suggesting scientists

Mahoning County Court filings

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Tyrone D. Lindsey Jr., 26, of 723 E. LaClede Ave., Youngstown,

Baseball teams playing waiting game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As general managers headed out the hotel doors and into the bone-chilling air,

Singletary sticking with O coordinator

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Singletary this week again found himself facing questions about

CDC: 1 in 6 Americans have had H1N1 flu

ATLANTA (AP) — H1N1 flu has sickened about 50 million Americans and killed about 10,000, according

Woods scandal a boon to Web sites

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Like any good celebrity scandal, the Tiger Woods drama has triggered a spike

Who’s complaining over there?

Opinion: Who’s complaining over there? EDITOR: While we hear a lot of Americans railing about the flaws

Americans recovering lost wealth

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inch by inch, Americans are recovering some of their vast loss of wealth from the

‘Precious’ is a movie that is worth seeing

Opinion: Please go see “Precious.” It makes you look, up close, at a victim — not only of revolting abuse

Lawmakers agree to subpoena couple

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress authorized subpoenas Wednesday for the White House gate-crashers to

Research shows effectiveness of nondrug approaches

Q. My doctor disapproves of any kind of supplement or home remedy. I’m in very good health except

Bill revised to court support from GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators trying to craft bipartisan climate legislation offered a revised proposal

Youngstown man indicted in ’03 slaying

YOUNGSTOWN — A city man has been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury on aggravated murder and

selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.81 —.05 Avalon

It doesn’t pay to act as if you’re above the law

Editorial: It doesn’t pay to act as if you’re above the law The arrogance of the Mahoning Valley’s corrupt

Eastwood’s ‘Invictus’ touches the heart

This is a film of big themes played out on a grand scale, a story of races and generations making an

House votes to extend $31B in tax breaks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to extend $31 billion in popular tax breaks, including

China urges US to do ‘deep soul-searching’ on climate

COPENHAGEN (AP) — The U.S. and China exchanged barbs Wednesday at the Copenhagen climate talks,

Storm dumps snow across the Midwest

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A gigantic winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow across much of the

More top-management changes made at General Motors

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors has replaced its Chevrolet brand manager after just five months, and

Go&Do ||Things to see around the Valley

Friday Children Reindeer Moss Container (call to register), 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fellows

There’s something missing

Opinion: There’s something missing EDITOR: If you drive through the main streets of Girard, Niles, Warren

Unions pressure Dems to drop health-insurance tax

WASHINGTON (AP) — Union leaders, among the most passionate backers of President Barack Obama’s

Dupuis leads Pens past Montreal

MONTREAL (AP) — Pascal Dupuis was more than happy to shoot a rolling puck toward the net, confident

nba ROUNDUP Thursday’s games

Pistons 101, Nuggets 99 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Charlie Villanueva scored 27 points, and Rodney

Santa Clara sued over 49ers proposal

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Ohio owners of a theme park adjacent to a proposed stadium for the

THURSDAY’S RESULTS

THURSDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 57, Niles 55 (2OT) East Palestine 48,

Years Ago

Today is Friday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2009. There are 20 days left in the year. The Jewish

Driver in homicide sentenced to 14 years

WARREN — Michael Ahladis, who testified in a recent trial that he drove two other men to a Howland

Agency finds flaws in FDA’s ability to trace food

Agency finds flaws in FDA’s ability to trace food FRESNO, Calif. — An independent watchdog agency

Metro digest || I-376 (Route 60) lane closings

I-376 (Route 60) closings NEW CASTLE, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has

Iranian students stand tough

Iranian students stand tough The Boston Globe: Student protests Monday against the Iranian regime,

Library’s future is uncertain

AUSTINTOWN — The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be unable to sustain its

nhl roundup | Thursday’s other games

Predators 4, Blue Jackets 3, SO NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve Sullivan scored the winning goal in the

Shifted costs enable court to lower its funding request

YOUNGSTOWN — The general division of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court is requesting $2,290,013

Hull’s hot shooting lifts EP, 48-40

COLUMBIANA— East Palestine senior Breanne Hull said coach Walt Herriot has tried everything to

girls basketball Thursday’s other games

United 69, Crestview 40 COLUMBIANA — Hillary Hoppel scored 21 points while Ruth Prosko contributed

China pulls out in front of US

SHANGHAI (AP) — China has overtaken the U.S. as the world’s biggest market for automobiles, the

Sports Digest

LOCAL Time change CORTLAND — Because of ACT testing, Saturday’s Salem-Lakeview girls basketball

Lawrence County to raise 2010 property taxes 15%

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County residents will be asked to pay about 15 percent more in county

Storm leaves behind a shivering nation

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A deadly, windy storm that has paralyzed a wide swath of the nation for days

college basketball Thursday’s Top 25 games

MEN No. 7 Syracuse 85, No. 10 Florida 73 TAMPA, Fla. — Rick Jackson scored a career-high 19

Strickland: Schools will suffer if legislators don’t resolve shortfall

COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland stopped short of saying he would force lawmakers into a special

Thursday’s Game

Thursday’s Game Cleveland 13, Pittsburgh 6 Sunday’s Games Seattle at Houston, 1 p.m. Green

Births for 2009-12-11

Area births

Sports on TV

TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Alfred Dunhill Championship. 2 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NBA: “Cavaliers in the

Business digest

REGION Pittsburgh airport plans new ad campaign CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio travelers can expect

Births for 2009-12-11

Area births

Parade back in Youngstown in grand style

Opinion: Readers of my column know how much I love a parade. What’s better than being with the family,

ONE SWEET RIDE

Beeghly’s ’64 revs into auto history By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com poland A simple

Disney's "Princess' marks return to hand-drawn animation

Disney may have taken a leap forward by pegging its latest animated feature to a black female star,

Governor: ‘I am in good shape’

YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland said his health isn’t an issue and joked that he’s ready to fight

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Statewide project to help veterans under way in Valley

The ultimate goal is to get veterans-service organizations to collaborate. BOARDMAN —

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Local specialty stores prepare for holiday shopping season

By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com boardman As large retailers roll out holiday ad campaigns

I think it’s time for Stoops Way

NEIGHBORS SPOTLIGHT | PETE GABRIEL Pete Gabriel, with his wife Sandy Gabriel. Age: 71 Groups:

AUSTINTOWN

AUSTINTOWN Nov. 23 Disrupting public service: A 911 dispatcher reported receiving an obscene

CHS english teacher Ruggieri honored

By JON MOFFETT jmoffet@vindy.com Colleen Ruggieri is used to having all eyes on her while in

Holiday helpers

Holiday helpers Canfield High School’s Y-Teens and Key Club members helped bag and stock over

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: 2010 “Awesome-town” Fall Festival Organizational Meeting When: 7 p.m. Thursday,

RE/MAX agents take home honors

BOARDMAN Dom Triveri, Sharon Riggs, and Nancy Cuffle, agents with Re/Max Valley Real Estate,

No stimulus money coming for Boardman flood projects

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN It turns out that the township won’t receive

Long-awaited fire truck cruises into town

By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The newest member of the township’s fire

2009-2010 Boardman Boy’s Basketball Team

2009-2010 Boardman Boy’s Basketball Team Varsity NameGradeNumberHeightWeight Damon Collins

Master gardeners lay wreaths on graves

By ELISE FRANCO Vindicator staff writer BOARDMAN A tradition has begun at Zion Lutheran

Lynn Kirk students help others

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Second-graders at Lynn Kirk Elementary in Austintown are

Austintown lights tree,SFlbwelcomes Santa Claus

fire truck.” Oles, along with eight township youngsters led the countdown to light the display.

Lutheran Women’s League receives award

POLAND At the annual meeting of Shepherd of the Valley on Nov. 16 at the Poland facility on

Book drive benefits children’s hospital

Book drive benefits children’s hospital Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Boardman is sponsoring a

‘Amazing’ experience

‘Amazing’ experience lingers for Housteau By SEAN BARRON neighbors@vindy.com Ray Housteau

Ring in the New Year

By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com canfield First Night Canfield is mixing the old and the

Pogany gets standing ovation

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Joyce Pogany unsuccessfully fought back tears

Red kettles in 7 Austintown locations

AUSTINTOWN It’s that time of year again. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is in full swing

For Fitch boys, it’s ‘Believe’

First-year head coach Jason Baker inherited a 3-18 team from a season ago, but the former Heath High

Firefighters host fundraiser

Firefighters host fundraiser The Poland Firemen’s Association is sponsoring “Christmas at Our

MEGHAN MARENKOVIC | DOMINICK BLASI III

BOARDMAN St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park was the setting at 4 p.m. Sept. 19 for

Poland Players put on nice shows

NEIGHBORS SPOTLIGHT Ingrid Lundquist Age: 53 Groups: Trustee of the Resch Foundation, a member

Apartment fire causes little damage, minimal injuries

news@vindy.com canfield A fire that broke out early Wednesday morning at a Canfield apartment

Canfield kettles at Giant Eagle

It’s that time of year again. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is in full swing this holiday

Garden club honors Kindelan

A Valley Forge elm will pay tribute to late Boardman man BOARDMAN The Men’s Garden Club of

POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT CANFIELD Nov. 20 Theft: Police arrested a 17-year-old Boardman student for theft

Route 170 residents offered chance to move mailboxes

POLAND Certain residents living on the west side of busy Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road might no

Head coach Ken Grisdale will rely on a core group of eight seniors this season as the Bulldogs aim

It’s a pre-production car, meaning it was built before the assembly line was operating.

It’s a pre-production car, meaning it was built before the assembly line was operating. Only 150

For a chance at Disney prize, North students are going green

POLAND Poland North Elementary students are trying to minimize the community’s ecological

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