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Dozens make run for money to help paralyzed Joe Kaluza
The former KFC restaurant manager continues to inspire many people, some participants said.
More tickets for Thunderbirds show in Valley available Monday
VIENNA -- Several thousand more tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m. Monday for the Thunder
Sculptors enjoy sun, fun at Mill Creek fest
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Turtles, castles and a jolly fellow with a beard
Indians rock Seattle in 12-3 win
SEATTLE (AP) — Grady Sizemore hit his 20th leadoff homer, Jhonny Peralta hit his second career grand
Area officials prepare for swine-flu season
YOUNGSTOWN — So far, so good is the assessment by Mahoning County public-health officials of the
Diamondbacks wallop Pirates
PHOENIX (AP) — Mark Reynolds and Gerardo Parra each hit two-run homers, Parra finished with four
Columbiana Co. Fair visitors to see many improvements
LISBON — The 164th annual Columbiana County Fair is a week away with spruced-up grounds, music and
Landfill closing far ahead of schedule
GREEN — A long-running landfill in southern Mahoning County is slated for closure by month’s end.
Palestinian archbishop visits Youngstown, urges end to Israeli occupation
YOUNGSTOWN - A call for peace and an end to oppression in the Palestinian territories went out
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
Commercial intertech • Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Parents announce Schissel-Masters wedding plans
BOARDMAN — The wedding of Anna Schissel, 2630 Netherland Dr., 102, and Tom Masters, 425 Dayton
Melissa Johnson, Robert Beadle to wed in autumn
CANFIELD — Christopher and Mary Kaye Johnson of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their
CANDICE LAWSON | JOHN METZINGER
CANDICE LAWSON JOHN METZINGER YOUNGSTOWN — Sacred Heart of Jesus Church was the setting at 11:30
JULIE SZELES | DAVID COLELLA
julie szeles david colella POLAND — Holy Family Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. June 13 as the
LAURA ITALIANO | KENNETH KRAFT
LAURA ITALIANO KENNETH KRAFT YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev Edward Noga officiated at 2 p.m. May 23 as Laura
DiPieros receive dinner, honors on 60th anniversary
COITSVILLE — John and Elinor DiPiero of Coitsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June
Kiralys plan trip to celebrate their 30th anniversary
MCDONALD — Mr. and Mrs. George Kiraly, 224 Grant St., will celebrate 30 years of marriage on July
Stumpo family marks couple's 60th anniversary
LIBERTY — Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Stumpo of Liberty will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug.
Mr., Mrs. Prokop mark 60 years of marriage together
LIBERTY — Peter and Helen Prokop of Liberty celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 19. They were
Surprise party honors Castros for 50th anniversary
CAMPBELL — A surprise party and buffet dinner on July 19 at the Elm Tree in Struthers honored Manuel
Kennehans host family for their 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. William Kennehan of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
Family, friends join to celebrate for Higginses' 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Higgins STRUTHERS — Mr. and Mrs. Bill Higgins of Struthers celebrated their 50th
Ankle & Foot Care Centers plan diabetes golf tourney
Special to The Vindicator FORE WORD: Looking forward to the Annual American Diabetes Association
Torch Club member garners 2 awards
Torch Club member garners 2 awards YOUNGSTOWN — Professor Charles W. Darling, a member of
'The Fair That Cares' asks you to care, too
CANFIELD — Because people make the fair, the Arts and Crafts Department of the Canfield Fair wants
Prevention plans urged to reduce child deaths
Buying furniture safety straps is a very small price to pay to make a child safe, a Struthers
Thunder falls
Large turnout closes season Green Bay’s trickery played a role in the 63-43 victory in the season
Salinas brothers earn Roth victories
Ten bouts were fought at the second tournament honoring Bob Roth. YOUNGSTOWN — Not all boxers
Rep. Ryan discusses coverage concerns
Valley residents share their health-care stories By JORDAN COHEN NILES — Krista Ventresco of
Niles boxer Lyell looks for big hit in W. Virginia
The middleweight will fight Chris Overbey on Friday in a Charleston stadium event. Just
Mercer Co. seniors take trip to the fabulous ’50s for follies
Go back to the ’50s with more than 20 acts. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — They’re a tight group, the
Scrappers rebound with shutout
Mahoning Valley returned home for a 4-0 win over Williamsport and first place. NILES — Strong
MONSTER MADNESS
Aptly named trucks, Jeeps take over the fairgrounds By SEAN BARRON CANFIELD — Bigfoot, Bounty
Cabrera, Tribe sink Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Jeremy Sowers jumped back into the Cleveland Indians’ rotation after a stint in the
Mahoning Twp. official faces charges over use of credit card
He has been charged with five felony counts, including two counts of theft. HILLSVILE, Pa. —
Girl racers rule in 72nd running of All-American Soap Box Derby
AKRON — A 10-year-old girl who is the 15th member of her family to participate in the national Soap
Big Ben fans offer support
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a warm reception from Pittsburgh Steelers fans in
Butler Co. gets set for Week of Caring
BUTLER, Pa. — United Way of Butler County is now accepting applications for projects for its 14th
MILESTONES
DOCTORS OSU optometry Sarah L. Wagner of Boardman has received her doctorate of optometry from
Road to recovery
Ohio Department of Transportation workers install the American Recovery and Reinvestment roadway sign to denote a project along state Route 39 in Columbiana County.
Deadline nears for Gus Macker
YOUNGSTOWN — The deadline to enter the first Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is today. The
Business digest
REGION GM Lordstown salaried retirees plan meeting CANFIELD — The GM Lordstown Salaried Retirees
Security tips when leaving home
leaving home Security tips Guard your home against intruders while you’re away on vacation with
The battle to absorb
hThe battle to absorb The battle between paper towels and reusable washcloths continues, with Skoy
ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES || CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Now is a good time to buy new car
The time has come to figure out what to do. Now, I wouldn’t normally purchase a brand-new car. I’m
TOUR DE FRANCE \ 20th Stage
Stage: A 104-mile stage from Montelimar to the Mont Ventoux, with a 13-mile final ascent at an
Dayton apartments to empty in bedbug battle
DAYTON (AP) — Owners of a downtown Dayton apartment building are moving residents out for a week and
Canfield wins Little League state opener
TALLMADGE — The Canfield 11-12-year-old Little League baseball team opened up state tournament play
Gay wins race despite leg injury
LONDON (AP) — Tyson Gay didn’t look like a man preparing to end Usain Bolt’s sprinting supremacy at
Astro Falcons to play for title
STRUTHERS — The Astro Falcons defeated Toronto Mets, 3-2, on Saturday to advance to today’s
Jones propels Pirates past Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — The way rookie Garrett Jones is going these days, even the balls he doesn’t think are
MLB \ Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 11, Twins 5 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chone Figgins and Maicer Izturis, normally
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER \ Saturday’s games
Crew 3, FC Toronto 2 COLUMBUS — Jason Garey scored in second-half stoppage time and the Columbus
BLOOD DRIVES
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Eastgate Regional Council
SANDLOTs \ Scores and schedules
NABF Senior Regional Saturday’s scores Round 3 Winners Bracket Game 7 — Thunder Select 5,
Some cat owners ignore their basic responsibilities
Opinion: Some cat owners ignore their basic responsibilities EDITOR: I am a cat owner. I am a dog owner.
Gov. Rendell’s legacy collides with GOP’s need for identity
HARRISBURG (AP) — When they talk about what they want out of the state’s 2009-10 budget, Gov. Ed
Cash leads West to All-Star victory
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — It was quite a weekend for Swin Cash. Cash enjoyed a reunion with her
Laffey, Indians blank Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Aaron Laffey couldn’t remember the last time he had a scoreless outing. No wonder.
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Charles C. Richardson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Questions abound in NFL preseason
Ah, the pleasantries of training camps. The oppressive heat. The two-a-day practices. The stuffy
Formula One driver is stable
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa underwent surgery on life-threatening skull
Dufner has lead at soggy Canadian
OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Jason Dufner flirted with a 59, then settled for a 9-under 63. Mark
Contador poised to win; Armstrong likely third
MONT VENTOUX, France (AP) — Alberto Contador is basking in double satisfaction: the Tour de France
Saved by a wave
Opinion: Saved by a wave EDITOR: Last Saturday, my husband was at the corner of Indianola Ave. and
Swan speakers sound and look good
Q. I am looking to add better sound to my TV. Do you favor the Soundmatters MAINtage HD or the Zvox
Children’s art festival at Hoyt Institute
Children’s art festival at Hoyt Institute NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts will come
Simply put, we’re not the best
Opinion: Simply put, we’re not the best EDITOR: The health care discussion needs to be conducted in light
Books digest
LOCAL Boardman writer’s work featured in new book BOARDMAN — Julie Arduini’s story about a
Some of the talk about fixing health care is scary
Opinion: Some of the talk about fixing health care is scary EDITOR: I’m a 28-year-old mother of three
Food, fun, tradition...that’s amore!
Grape stomping featured at this year’s fest Music and winemaking will be a big part of the fun.
Best-Sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending July 18: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner
KidsPost Book Club | Book 5 Here’s food for thought
“Chew on This” by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson (Houghlin Mifflin Harcourt, 318 pp., ages 9-13)
expert advice
expert advice Designers John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon offer some tips on how to decorate with
Great Lakes Coast Guard chief is Ohio native
CLEVELAND (AP) — Coast Guard admiral Peter Neffenger was expecting to finish an adventurous sailing
walking tips A healthier lifestyle
Here are some tips to help get you walking to a healthier lifestyle: Set reachable goals. Use
Irish band The Script finds influence in R&B and soul
NEW YORK — The Script are spending the year opening up for superstars such as Paul McCartney and U2,
‘Addams Family’ will open in April
‘Addams Family’ will open in April NEW YORK — “The Addams Family” musical has found a home on
Retailers turning to localized discounts
NEW YORK — At the Banana Republic store in New York’s World Financial Center, a white pleated skirt
WALLPAPER IS BACK
Drama, texture, warmth and personality easily added With stylish patterns selling for $30 a roll
‘Girls From Ames’ chronicles set of longtime friendships
DES MOINES, Iowa — A year before it became a best-seller, author Jeffrey Zaslow wondered if all the
Activists decry diabetes drug as dangerous
The diabetes drug rosiglitazone, already under fire because it has been found to increase the risk
Gymnast Liukin competes again
Not bad after almost a year off. Not bad at all. Olympic champion Nastia Liukin returned to
Analysis: Race is daunting challenge for Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s summary of the furor over a black Harvard professor’s
An opening at the airport
Editorial: An opening at the airport The Western Reserve Port Authority plainly didn’t need the distraction
House calls
Practice making a recovery Washington Post WASHINGTON — When George Taler meets with a patient,
Upton leads Diamondbacks past Bucs
PHOENIX — Justin Upton homered and drove in three runs, and Doug Davis rebounded from his worst
Politics at the root of Kentucky prosecution
Opinion: Three years ago, with TV crews rolling, police helicopters swooped down on construction sites in
HEALTH DIGEST
Free service offered YOUNGSTOWN — Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., has opened the
Worldwide, protesters target Iran
LONDON (AP) — Protesters across the world called on Iran on Saturday to end its clampdown on
SATURDAY drawings
SATURDAY drawings OHIO Saturday night: Pick 3, 7-7-2 Pick 4, 6-8-7-0 Rolling Cash 5, 10-
Father saw illness as a ‘test of his faith’
WAUSAU, Wis. — A Wisconsin man accused of killing his daughter by praying instead of seeking
System Mechanic adds energy boost
Walk into any convenience store these days and you’ll see those little energy booster bottles next
Mahoning County officials must justify their existence
Editorial: Not to burst Mahoning County Commissioner David Ludt’s bubble, but the glaring absence of the public
Jevan Snead, Tim Tebow lead SEC QB parade
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Joe Cox might not become the next Matthew Stafford, a top draft pick now
Suicide attackers strike city
KABUL (AP) — Less than a month before Afghanistan’s presidential election, Taliban fighters wearing
Excessive sweating may be hyperhidrosis
Q. Is there any remedy for underarm sweating? Our 14-year-old granddaughter refuses to wear anything
‘Young creatives’ in Portland tough it out in tough times
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ceramics artist Heidi Sowa had her eyes set on Portland for years. The city
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURT FILINGS
Columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Kathleen Feezle, 489 Columbiana St., Leetonia, v. Douglas
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, July 26, the 207th day of 2009. There are 158 days left in the year. On this date
An arena of false profits and false prophets
Opinion: The headline on the front page of Tuesday’s Vindicator screamed — OK, perhaps not screamed, but
Vaccine shows promise against typhoid
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A typhoid vaccine proved effective in the slums of India, where it not only
Many short-term complications stall health-reform bill
The sheer size of the bill — 1,018 pages — and the monumental impact it will have on all Americans
Financier: I turned over $5.5M to Jackson executors
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former financial adviser to Michael Jackson said Friday that he was the person
METRO DIGEST
2nd sales-tax hearing YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners will conduct a second public
Astronauts in orbit enjoy a day off
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts in orbit, all 13 of them, enjoyed their first day off in
Providers split on Medicare payment plan
WASHINGTON — While a cornerstone of President Barack Obama’s plan to trim medical costs — an
VETERANS
VETERANS Reservists reunion VIENNA — A first reunion is planned Aug. 15 for all Navy reservists
Washington must fix our broken health care system
Opinion: Washington must fix our broken health care system EDITOR: I am writing to ask that our federal
Build a countertop
Build a countertop Here’s an ambitious project for the DIYer: building a countertop — from
‘Best Friends Forever’ — not Weiner’s best book
“Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner (Simon & Schuster, 368 pages, $26.99) Addie Downs and
Geo’s Music will reopen downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Geo’s Music will reopen at its original location at 102 W. Federal St., downtown. The
Great news, but a bad picture
Opinion: Great news, but a bad picture EDITOR: What great news for our wonderful city to rank in the Top
‘Battlefield’
‘Battlefield’ Jordin Sparks (19 Recordings) Grade: C Challenged to name all eight “American
Deconstruction has multiple advantages over demolition
Opinion: EDITOR: We were rather disappointed in Bertram de Souza’s portrayal of the City of Youngstown’s
Evil children: Subgenre has always chilled moviegoers
One professor says the enduring appeal of demon children in horror films is the fear of the
Bernie deserves better than he got in life and story
Opinion: Bernie deserves better than he got in life and story EDITOR: I feel compelled to comment on The
The headline is ‘Jarts.’ The story is ‘Family.’
Opinion: I got schooled by the regulars at Cassese’s MVR in a round of boccie last year. And, in our
Across U.S., stimulus projects stall in slow lane
Federal and state officials expect the pace of construction and hiring to pick up substantially
“Masterpiece Mystery!” (9 p.m., PBS): On a new “Masterpiece Mystery!” Miss
“Masterpiece Mystery!” (9 p.m., PBS): On a new “Masterpiece Mystery!” Miss Marple (Julia McKenzie)
Shark alert! Norman has Senior British lead
SUNNINGDALE, England (AP) — Greg Norman shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Saturday to grab the lead by
Time to cash in savings bonds?
DALLAS — For some people, the U.S. savings bonds they’ve bought end up forgotten in a drawer, closet
Future is bright for Philips’ flat-light technology
AACHEN, Germany (AP) — Someday, our ceilings and walls might radiate light, illuminating indoor
Dangerous cocktail: Mix U.S. with Mexico
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre isn’t touching one very volatile subject
LOCAL, REGION DIGEST
LOCAL Dog shows set to start Thursday at fairgrounds CANFIELD — The Steel Valley Cluster, which
Where to go for weekend entertainment
Today Children Way to Go, Wheat! (wheat harvest progress wagon tour), 1 to 4 p.m., Mill Creek
New vehicles must be hits, GM product chief says
New vehicles must be hits, GM product chief says He said all new vehicles will be more fuel
Car fuels unique legacy for an entire family
Car fuels unique legacy for an entire family What started out as a graduation gift eventually
‘PARTY OVER HERE!’
Toronto’s Scotia Bank Caribana is in its 42nd year This year’s festival continues through August
Mahoning sets goals on sewer projects
A major unseen investment is being made underground. YOUNGSTOWN — From one end of Mahoning
SNAPZ — Don’t miss it!
Don’t miss it! Wednesday is the deadline for next month’s Snapz feature. The theme is “Festival
Service
Service The Youngs-town YMCA has hired Greg Kleeh of Canfield as financial development and human
They finance deadbeat stepson’s lifestyle
Dear Annie: My 21-year-old stepson, “Sam,” is smart, strong, healthy, good-looking — and lazy. He
Rice, Henderson together forever
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Rickey Henderson knew what was expected every time he batted. So, too,
Collectors seek farm-related toys
Now that vegetable gardens are in the news – there’s one at the White House and cities are
Brewerton retains Evian Masters lead
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Becky Brewerton of Wales shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to grab a
Obama cites small-business study to promote reform
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, citing a new White House study suggesting that small
Martin breaks mark for age for Indy pole
INDIANAPOLIS — There are not many times in Mark Martin’s success-filled NASCAR career when he has
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