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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator UPTON ASSOCIATION: The Upton Association recently chose a slate of
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY • Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple,
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
1418 auxiliary seniors • The seniors of 1418 Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 4 at the
Warren Kiwanis Club officers elected by unanimous vote
WARREN — Officers who will lead the Warren Kiwanis Club through 2010 were elected unanimously at the
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
THURSDAY • Hubbard Fortnightly IV, marking the start of its 48th year, will meet at the Downtown
McDonough Museum to host Mad About the Arts celebration
YOUNGSTOWN — The 14th annual celebration of Mad About the Arts has been scheduled for Feb. 19 at the
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY • Wildwood will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at Perkins in Boardman with Jane J. Evans
Struthers considers building new main fire station
STRUTHERS — Deteriorating conditions at the city’s main fire station have prompted administrators to
Victim of Youngstown church shooting ID’d; parishioners angered
YOUNGSTOWN - The slaying of an elderly church member has stoked some fear and much anger and
Dance at Kuzman's to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
GIRARD — Area residents are invited to dance the night away at a “Dance to Remember” from 7 p.m. to
Rising Sun Lodge 90 elects officers, makes appointments
YOUNGSTOWN — The election of officers was on the agenda when Rising Sun Lodge 90 met on Jan. 12.
Youngstown hails champs
Hundreds celebrate Mooney, Ursuline football titles players at Covelli By SEAN BARRON
Classic scores big for Valley kids
The funds go to organizations that serve chronically and terminally ill children. YOUNGSTOWN —
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo FORTY YEARS AGO: Herbert S. Strawbridge, center, president of the Higbee
Hypothesis: Free trade works (even if some people don’t)
Opinion: An excellent book by Tom Friedman, “The World is Flat,” reasons extremely well that free trade has no better com- petitor, even for those who may at some time lose their jobs to imports. Not only does he make arguments for (near- ly) every situation, but there is the fact that, in recent years, every U.S. presi- dent and every U.S. Nobel laureate in economics chimes in with support of free trade under any and every way you look at it (so far).
Where is East’s personality?
Opinion: I recently went to an Ursuline-East basketball game. The metal street sign and practice field welcoming me to the new East campus in place of the old high school was a sad sight. The gymnasium is a nice canvas, but it is blank. Aside from an American flag and a clock with a cage on it, the walls are white and it looks prisonesque. Even the floor has no symbol, nothing but black and blue lines.
Workers earned pensions
Opinion: The Vindicator recently published articles questioning the sustainability of Ohio’s public pension systems and a very emotional, yet incorrect, column by Bertram de Souza.
Youngstown, Warren schools can’t afford to skip the ‘race’
Opinion: President Barack Obama’s intention to seek $1.3 billion in this year’s federal budget to continue
Excuses don’t make the grade
Opinion: Excuses don’t make the grade Imagine you had a child who took a test that was scored by two
President criticizes Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday unloaded on a divided Supreme Court for
Harley-Davidson store organizes benefit for its general manager
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Thunder Harley-Davidson is coordinating a benefit for its general manager, who was
2010 YOUTH MEDIA AWARDS Earning seals of approval
The top books, audiobooks and video for children and young adults were chosen Jan. 18 by the
Church in Austintown offers Great Food For All program
AUSTINTOWN — Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road (corner of state
Lacefield, Seaver lead S. Range past Lisbon
YOUNGSTOWN — With dreams of challenging defending champion East Palestine for the Inter Tri-County
Storms trash California beaches
SEAL BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The sky was blue and the sun bright for the first time in days after a
TV show spotlights teaching methods
The new Channel 19 show will give parents an inside look at what their children are learning.
For the love of Luke, baseball needs to wake up
Opinion: Like many couples, Chad and Nicole Holko had to wait a little longer to finally have their first
Publishers weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 16
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett (Putnam/Amy Einhorn) 2. “The Lost Symbol” by
Homeless vet who saved 5 in fire laid to rest in Arlington cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Ray Vivier had been an adventurer, a Marine veteran who explored the country
Metro digest || Canfield Fair wins
Canfield Fair wins CANFIELD — The International Association of Fairs and Expos awarded the
Tanker truck flips, explodes
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A fuel truck flipped and exploded on New York’s Long Island Expressway on
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator TRAVELING THE GLOBE: Ryan Fitzsimmons, son of Mary and Bill Fitzsimmons
YSU finalist: Students rank as top priority
YOUNGSTOWN — Some say that Cynthia Anderson’s heart and soul are at Youngstown State University.
Justin Moore concert at Allegheny College
Justin Moore concert at Allegheny College MEADVILLE, Pa. — Country music concerts featuring Justin
The Shape of Things box
if you go What: “The Shape of Things” Where: Spotlight Arena Theater, inside YSU’s Bliss Hall,
Cavs survive Thunder on Gibson’s 3-pointer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Daniel Gibson’s 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds remaining gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a
Vikings vs. Saints offers a tasty dish down in Big Easy
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — What a spicy Cajun mix for the NFC championship game. Brett Favre, headed for
Student troupe to present LaBute’s ‘Shape of Things’
YOUNGSTOWN — Blackbox Productions, the student-run theater company at Youngstown State University,
Saturday’s Scores
Saturday’s Scores men EAST Albright 68, Lebanon Valley 63, OT American U. 71, Holy Cross 64
Ex-bar owner accused of drug trafficking
The Poland bar has been boarded up since Nov. 5. YOUNGSTOWN — A former Poland Avenue bar owner
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo A FEW ANSWERS: This Jan. 10, 1951, photo of Army and Air Force recruits at
OLYMPIC FINERY
Vancouver, british columbia The city is the most populous destination ever to host the Winter
Howland is too quick for Salem in AAC contest
SALEM — John Diehl has had some great basketball teams over the past decade at Howland. This
Bush, Wall Street rank as top sources of blame for poor economy, poll finds
COLUMBUS — There’s a simple reason why a majority of likely voters – 52 percent – say the state’s
Phantoms’ road losing woes continue with 3-2 setback in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — David Boehm’s rebound goal with 54 seconds to play in the third period provided
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
‘my dinosaur life’
‘my dinosaur life’ Motion City Soundtrack (Columbia) Grade: B+ With “My Dinosaur Life,” the
Farmland program meeting set
REYNOLDSBURG — Farmland owners can learn how to apply for Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement
Obama to use address to reconnect with nation
“Obviously, you want to write a speech in a way that is interesting enough that people want to
Obama faces tough economic choice
WASHINGTON (AP) — One year in, President Barack Obama faces a perilous economic choice. He can’t
Saudi forces recover bodies of 20 soldiers
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi forces have recovered the bodies of 20 soldiers who had been
Cynthia Anderson
Cynthia Anderson Background Cynthia Anderson is one of four finalists for president of
Lyell hoping for a repeat
The Niles boxer enjoyed a big win over a European in 2009. By JOE SCALZO The last time Billy
URSULINE PROCLAMATION: Ursuline High School football coach Dan Reardon, left, receives a Senate
URSULINE PROCLAMATION: Ursuline High School football coach Dan Reardon, left, receives a Senate
Charles, Pagano lead Girard over Brookfield, 55-53
YOUNGSTOWN — As the quarterback of the Girard High football team, Adam Charles knows a little bit
JUG: Two pheasants decorate this rare 61‚Ñ4-inch-high stoneware gemel jug. Although
JUG: Two pheasants decorate this rare 61‚Ñ4-inch-high stoneware gemel jug. Although small, it is
Female veterans deal with unique difficulties
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — When retired Army Staff Sgt. June Moss returned from Iraq, she had to explain
Outpouring of donations amazes charities
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Of all the calls that came Pati Chasnoff’s way during a Kansas City, Mo.,
woody plants
woody plants Cuttings Here are the best times for forcing cuttings from woody plants, according
Murray, Zheng into Aussie quarters
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Andy Murray overcame big-serving John Isner 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 early
So. Euclid Regina gets the best of Ursuline —again
Ursuline played well but the Royals added another victory to the one-sided rivalry. By JOE SCALZO
MOONEY PROCLAMATION: Ohio state Sen. Joe Schiavone of Alliance, D-33rd, presents Cardinal Mooney
MOONEY PROCLAMATION: Ohio state Sen. Joe Schiavone of Alliance, D-33rd, presents Cardinal Mooney
US skaters are medal contenders
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Seems hard to believe, but it was only about a decade ago that cracking the
world travels From Liberty to around the globe
Ryan Fitzsimmons, 17-year-old son of Mary and Bill Fitzsimmons of Liberty, recently journeyed to
Police suspect robbery was the motive in the killing of the 80-year-old.
Police suspect robbery was the motive in the killing of the 80-year-old. YOUNGSTOWN — An 80
“Emma” (9 p.m., PBS): Jane Austen continues to be a go-to player for “Masterpiece
“Emma” (9 p.m., PBS): Jane Austen continues to be a go-to player for “Masterpiece Classic,” which
Rescuers pull man from rubble 11 days after quake
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An international team of rescuers unearthed a 23-year-old man in good
FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Sandra Stratton and Robert Curd of Youngstown, girl, Jan.
Creative writing workshop will begin Wednesday
Creative writing workshop will begin Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN — The Pig Iron Literary & Art Works,
Ohio’s Democrats need a gimmick
Opinion: A week ago, John Kasich, the expected Republican nominee for Ohio governor, appeared nutty when he
Do bowlers want tougher conditions? Stay tuned
As a nation, it’s no secret that we’ve transformed from an economic producer to a consumer, but are
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Thomas Wright The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
This time against the Jets, Colts are playing for keeps
New York prevailed in Week 16 when Indy’s starters were pulled in the third quarter. INDIANAPOLIS
Collectors seek rare stoneware gemel jugs
“Gemel” is the name for a special type of bottle. Two bottles with curved necks are heated and
Jason Alan box
if you go What: Jason Alan When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Salem Community Theater,
Taking The Plunge
Midwinter Mosquito Lake dip helps benefit Special Olympics By JORDAN COHEN BAZETTA — With
FUN AND FUNCTIONAL
Home gyms Experts recommend equipment that works muscles, heart rate, flexibility and mind.
With Ross Scianna, owner of the Antone’s Restaurant Group, as honorary team owner, the
With Ross Scianna, owner of the Antone’s Restaurant Group, as honorary team owner, the following
AND THE WINNER IS … ALA recognizes the best in youth media
NEW YORK (AP) — Rebecca Stead’s “When You Reach Me” and Jerry Pinkney’s “The Lion and the Mouse,”
URSULINE POWER: Members of the Ursuline High School football team and some of their supporters
URSULINE POWER: Members of the Ursuline High School football team and some of their supporters
World traveler's journey
A young Liberty resident broadens his horizons through educational trips that have taken him around
Canfield gives Blazers a battle
Jillian Halfhill scored 18 points to lead the Cardinals against the defending state champs. By
Salem’s Jason Alan has magic in his mind
To set the stage for his hometown debut this weekend, Jason Alan has made a prediction. The
They don’t take much, but they don’t give much either
Opinion: I enjoy reading How You See It and comments from other writers, like Tom Hall from Lisbon. I agree with his Love/ Hate remarks.
It feels like a tax hike
Opinion: I have never written to a newspaper before, but I think I need to share my story with others. The president has stated several times that “if you make less than $250,000 your taxes will not go up.” As I just found out, this is a lie.
A writer’s daughter writes
Opinion: For almost two decades, my father,Tom Maskell, wrote letters to The Vindicator. I truly appreciate how many of them were published in these pages. Over the years, he would write a letter and, upon seeing it published, would compare the final version to his original to learn from the changes. My father was an engineer and never formally trained as a writer, yet he was always writing and working toward being a better writer. Even before publishing his book, he saw himself as a writer, and he was proud of each letter printed in your paper.
City needs a muzzle law
Opinion: My wife and I were hiking through the trails of Mill Creek Park last week when we encountered a man walking his large rottweiler on a leash heading toward us. The man had great difficulty in trying to restrain his dog who was growling and lunging at us. The man begged for us to please move quickly through the trail.
Youngstown, Warren schools can’t afford to skip the ‘race’
Editorial: President Barack Obama’s intention to seek $1.3 billion in this year’s federal budget to con- tinue the “Race to the Top,” a program designed to improve academic achievement in schools throughout the country, prompts this question: Will the Youngstown and Warren school dis- tricts, which are in academic emergency and ac- ademic watch, respectively, make a concerted bid for the grant money?
Excuses don't make the grade
Editorial: Imagine you had a child who took a test that was scored by two teachers, one of whom gave it a low F and one a high F. Would you accept the child’s complaint that the grade was suspect be- cause the teachers were so far apart?
Remember veterans during 2nd week of February
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Remember veterans during 2nd week of February
Fatal church shooting angers St. Dominic parishioners
YOUNGSTOWN — The Saturday morning fatal shooting of an elderly church member has stoked some fear
After 60 years, a picture comes to life
Opinion: I loved this photograph the first time I came across it while combing through The Vindicator’s
FSN Pittsburgh targets Youngstown
For 14 years, Time Warner cable-TV subscribers in Youngstown have survived without Fox Sports
GOP’s Kasich leads in poll on Ohio governor race
COLUMBUS — Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland, who roared into office three years ago with nearly 61
Butler leads No. 11 WVU past No. 21 OSU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Da’Sean Butler stood in the way of an Ohio State payback. Butler scored
today
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SATURDAY drawings
SATURDAY drawings OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 3-1-1 Pick 4, 5-5-2-4 Rolling Cash 5,
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis SPECIAL SOUVENIR: Ryan Fitzsimmons, who has traveled some 82,000
College student pranked by TSA worker at Philadelphia airport
“TSA viewed this behavior to be completely inappropriate and unprofessional. The employee was
Champion holds off AAC rival Girard with defense
YOUNGSTOWN — Champion High raced out to 10-3 lead and never looked back as the Flashes defeated the
Reader quit smoking with Chantix
Q. I know there is controversy over the stop-smoking drug called Chantix. I started smoking when I
Prugh — not Who? — leads at Hope
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Alex Prugh’s last name rhymes with “Who?” It’s a good question — and a
Lebanon says 2009 was best on record for tourism
Lebanon says 2009 was best on record for tourism BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Tourism Ministry says about
Two US service members killed by roadside bomb
KABUL (AP) — A roadside bomb killed two U.S. service members in southern Afghanistan on Saturday as
US Marines’ command in Iraq comes to an end
US Marines’ command in Iraq comes to an end RAMADI, Iraq — The U.S. Marines marked the end of
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara MOONEY POWER: Cardinal Mooney High School cheerleaders and
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2010. There are 341 days left in the year. On this date in
Oregon voters lean toward OK of tax hike
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — If any Americans are willing to fork over more to state governments in 2010,
New voting precincts announced in Lawrence County
In some of the old precincts, sometimes fewer than 50 people showed up to vote. NEW CASTLE,
Columbiana County Court filings
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Matrix Acquisitions v. Pamela Bricker, money. American
Jackson-Milton duo take home championships
JOSH HEPHNER MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Tim Wiseman and Johnny Matacic of the
Man arrested in shooting
Man arrested in shooting NEWTON FALLS — A 43-year-old Newton Drive man is in Trumbull County Jail
‘Slumdog’ director to do ‘Frankenstein’ onstage
‘Slumdog’ director to do ‘Frankenstein’ onstage LONDON — “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny
Woman killed outside South Side church
YOUNGSTOWN — An 80-year-old Brownlee Woods area woman was fatally shot in the head in the St.
Local man’s extreme-sports film earns a spot at national festival
Dan Mizicko’s film production company is called Stuck In Ohio, but his work is definitely not. The
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