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1985 twisters changed lives
These homes in the Shadow Ridge development off Niles-Vienna Road in Niles were leveled by the devastating May 31, 1985, tornado. The twister killed nine ...
Military valor on display
Youngstown VA volunteer amasses colossal collection of medals By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Stories published May 30, 2010
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YSU’s SMARTS arts program wins national recognition
Youngstown Youngstown State University’s program, Students Motivated by the Arts, was selected for
Father remembers son killed in Iraq at somber McDonald Memorial Day event
news@vindy.com MCDONALD Most people equate Memorial Day with honoring those who fought for
Salem’s 144 graduates urged to depend on trust
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com SALEM Character, trust, strong relationships and a sense of
State parks in Ohio turn to volunteers, donations to make needed repairs
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — Private donors and volunteers are stepping up to help maintain state parks in
Williamses mark 60th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams lisbon Kenneth and Margaret Williams of Lisbon marked their 60th
Donofrios celebrate 68th anniversary
Lowellville Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Donofrio will observe the 68th anniversary of their wedding
Delsanders to celebrate 50th jubilee
Mr. and Mrs. John Delsander to celebrate 50th anniversary YOUNGSTOWN The immediate family of
Garaskys celebrate 60th anniversary
boardman Mr. and Mrs. Steve Garasky of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Dr. Holly Reinke
90th birthday
90th birthday Lowellville Frank Vivo of West Wood Street will be honored today at a family
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Junior Civic league to award scholarships, install officers
Youngstown The Junior Civic League will present college scholarships to 10 local high school
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m.,
Happy 101st birthday, Sally Johnson!
Birthdate: May 20, 1909 Birthplace: Valley Forge, Tenn. Family: The youngest of eight children,
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at Denny’s in Boardman
Showdown to benefit Easter Seals
austintown The Mahoning Valley Mustang and Northeastern Ohio Camaro clubs will sponsor the third
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY Daphne will meet at 10 a.m. at the Birchfield House for a program by John Dunlap. Lunch
Take a moment at 3 p.m. Monday to honor America’s war dead
MOMENT TO REMEMBER How to participate The National Moment of Remembrance, established by
Memorial Day weekend parades, observances abound in the region
A listing of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All events are Monday unless
Military medals, badges line Hall of Honor at Youngstown VA clinic
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Hundreds of military medals and badges in
July rite set for Amanda Burbrink Jerome Rycek II
Amanda Marie Burbrink and Jerome David Rycek II, both of Youngstown, are engaged and planning a
Brinker-Foster engagement is made known
girard Announcement is being made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jessica Louise
Flower planters needed in Liberty this week
Liberty in Bloom needs volunteers. The schedule for planting follows, just bring your planting gloves and a trowel.
Chaney band concert to feature Youngstown Connection
The Chaney High School Band Spring Concert is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the school auditorium.
Veteran's memorial dedication in East Palestine
A veteran’s memorial will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Monday between 90 and 74 N. Market St.
Perry rallies in 7th to oust Boardman
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AKRON Two outs away from Boardman High’s biggest softball
Men called on to help curtail violence
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One national organization says the country’s
Enforce discipline uniformly in city schools, panel says
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A committee assigned to examine student discipline
Gabriel no-hits Fairless for state journey
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com AKRON Sometimes it’s better to let a sleeping dog lie.
NOT FORGOTTEN
Historian discovers yet another Valley connection to Civil War By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Hillsdale blanks South Range in final in Massillon
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com MASSILLON South Range High had its 27-game softball winning
Nelson Ledges satisfies fans jonesing for music and fun
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com garrettsville Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is welcoming
Boys capture regional crown at D2 track meet
Boys capture regional crown at D2 track meet By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com RAVENNA With
Assistant chief gets on a hot streak
Grant-writing helps Austintown get $2M By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The
Class B, top tourneys headed to Cene Park
STRUTHERS The Memorial Day weekend symbolizes the start of the Youngstown Class B season. The
METRO DIGEST || Veterans get in free
Veterans get in free SANDUSKY Active, honorably discharged and retired members of the military
Americans bid adieu
Robby Ginepri is last US player in men’s division at FrenchOpen Associated Press PARIS
MILESTONES || Degree from Cincinnati
MILESTONES DOCTORS Degree from Cincinnati Laura Gaige Albert of Canfield received her doctor
Suspect arraigned in kidnapping
Associated Press ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police in western Pennsylvania say more
1985 twisters changed lives
These homes in the Shadow Ridge development off Niles-Vienna Road in Niles were leveled by the devastating May 31, 1985, tornado. The twister killed nine in Niles.
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK Q 7 2 uK 10 7 3 v9 7 3
newsmakers
newsmakers Pop star Ke$ha sued by former managers NEW YORK Ke$ha’s former managers say the pop
Births
Births St. Joseph Health center Jacklyn and Kent Santagata, Southington, boy, May 28. Tabitha
Venus not rising
No. 2 seed bounced by Nadia Petrova Associated Press PARIS Venus Williams’ celebrated corset
GOP Senate candidate admits claim was false
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. On a weekend dedicated to honoring military service,
Autism researcher discredited
Opinion: Autism researcher discredited Seattle Times: The long, sordid and destructive tale of Andrew
video game reviews
‘DAWN OF WAR II: CHAOS RISING’ Grade: A Details: By THQ for PC; rated Mature; $29.99 “Chaos
World Cup team departs for South Africa
Associated Press STERLING, VA. They don’t make road trips like this anymore. It starts in summer
Debt keeps Americans stressed out
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy trudges ahead, yet debt dogs many Americans, stressing
Indians’ Sipp bashed again as Yankees rally for victory
By Paul Hoynes The Cleveland Plain Dealer NEW YORK So far, the first trip to the big city
CEO: No oil plumes under the sea
Associated Press VENICE, La. Disputing scientists’ claims of large oil plumes suspended
MOMENT TO REMEMBER
MOMENT TO REMEMBER How to participate The National Moment of Remembrance, established by
Family honors a fallen daughter shot to death in Afghanistan
Los Angeles Times SAN DIEGO Standing amid the rows and rows of graves at Fort Rosecrans National
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Citimortgage Inc. v. Donald J. Crawford et al,
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 40 Ohio State University
The number of National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive care centers in the United States.
Nick Foster, 4, smells a marigold at the Fairgreen Neighboorhood Garden. He was with his mother,
Nick Foster, 4, smells a marigold at the Fairgreen Neighboorhood Garden. He was with his mother,
STORY AND PHOTOS
STORY AND PHOTOS By WILLIAM D. LEWIS photo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nestled on a va- cant corner
2. GREECE
Opinion: 2. GREECE Kathimerini, Athens, on political theatrics involved with the country’s economic reform:
if you go
if you go Who: Luke Bryan opening for Sugarland (Danny Gokey also on the bill) When: 7:30 p.m.
SMARTS recognition
SMARTS recognition Youngstown Students Motivated by the Arts, a YSU program, was selected for
Holiday breakfast
Holiday breakfast East Palestine The Firemen’s Association will have a Memorial Day breakfast
Sizemore to have surgery on knee, out 6-8 weeks
Associated Press NEW YORK Grady Sizemore will have surgery on his left knee next week and is
Kurt Busch completes Charlotte sweep
Associated press CONCORD, N.C. Kurt Busch used a lightning fast final pit stop to chase down the
Four-disc set features early MGM toe-tappers
Los Angeles Times When movies began to sing and dance in 1927 with “The Jazz Singer,” the studios
Summit gives business top billing
Summit gives business top billing NICE, France Piracy, terrorism and climate change get prime
Ohio county gets $2M from probe
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Ohio county seated at Cleveland has received more than $2 million
NCAA selects hosts for Div. I baseball
Associated Press NEW YORK The Southeastern Conference had four schools — Arkansas, Auburn,
LISA-ANN ISHIHARA | THE VINDICATOR
LISA-ANN ISHIHARA | THE VINDICATOR David Gettings speaks during Sunday’s Memorial Day service in
Kobe Bryant carries Lakers to NBA Finals
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Among Kobe Bryant’s myriad of inimitable talents is what’s known to
Braves beat Bucs with three in 8th for sweep
Associated Press ATLANTA Brian McCann and the Atlanta Braves quickly shifted gears after another
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers WYNDMOOR, PA. Robert L. McNeil Jr., a Philadelphia chemist who developed a
Salem grads learn significance of trust
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com SALEM Character, trust, strong relationships and a sense of
Rockets 4x800 relay headed to state
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com On Wednesday afternoon at the Division III regional meet,
Lisa-Ann Ishihara | The Vindicator
Lisa-Ann Ishihara | The Vindicator Liberty High School graduate Pooja Kwatra, 18, of Liberty hugs
Changes in church law kept child molesters in priesthood
Associated Press THE VATICAN The future Pope Benedict XVI refused to defrock an American priest
Young Poland softball team has bonded through tourney run
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com POLAND The success of the 2010 Poland High softball team
Jason Sanson, of Delaware, Ohio, and originally from McDonald, left, holds his 3-year-old son, Kyle,
Jason Sanson, of Delaware, Ohio, and originally from McDonald, left, holds his 3-year-old son, Kyle,
holidaY CLOSINGS
holidaY CLOSINGS A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed
Ancient artifacts halt road work
Associated Press NEWARK, Ohio A central Ohio county has put a stop to construction on a new road
Higby looks over plants at Fairgreen Neighborhood Garden as volunteer Kelly Bancroft and Jenny
Higby looks over plants at Fairgreen Neighborhood Garden as volunteer Kelly Bancroft and Jenny
iTunes’ top 5 selling singles:
iTunes’ top 5 selling singles: v“California Gurls” (featuring Snoop Dogg): Katy Perry v“OMG
Elsa Higby, director of Grow Youngstown, carries a flat of vegetable plants at Fairgreen
Elsa Higby, director of Grow Youngstown, carries a flat of vegetable plants at Fairgreen
Military valor on display
Youngstown VA volunteer amasses colossal collection of medals By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Salute to women WWII vets
Opinion: Salute to women WWII vets On May 15, I attended a Wom- en’s Veterans Conference titled “Empowering
CURRENT PRICES for antiques & collectibles
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Actor Dennis Hopper dies after cancer fight
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Dennis Hopper, the maverick director and co-star of the landmark
Prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY RESULTS SOFTBALL STATE TOURNAMENT SCORES Division I Region 1 Final Massillon
Time changes even churches
Editorial: For tens of thousands of Catho- lics in the Youngstown Diocese, Sunday mornings have been much the
Lisa-Ann Ishihara | THE VINDICATOR
Lisa-Ann Ishihara | THE VINDICATOR Before the ceremony could even begin, family, friends and the
Blackhawks chase Flyers goaltender
Associated Press CHICAGO Tomas Kopecky scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the
Tragedy, heroes and hope
Editorial: There is not much to be said today that hasn’t been said over the last 25 years about the tornado
BP fails to plug oil leak in Gulf
Associated Press ROBERT, La. BP admitted defeat Saturday in its attempt to plug the Gulf of
Penske, Ganassi teams on top
Associated Press Indianapolis Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi stood in front of the cameras at
Area golf calendar
JUNE Wednesday — Youngstown State Penguin Club Scholarship Golf Outing at Oak Tree Country Club.
Protesters march to Ariz. Capitol
Associated Press PHOENIX Thousands of people from around the country marched to the Arizona
Teen cop-killer is moved
Associated Press MANSFIELD, Ohio A man convicted of killing a Toledo police officer has been
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Class B at a glance
Champs: Rondinelli Tuxedo is the defending Class B and Connie Mack state champions, as well as
Yes, we are just trying to sell newspapers
Opinion: My “Todd Tour 2010” has taken me to some neat places in recent weeks, including: Austintown
PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE MAHONING VALLEY | June activities schedule
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY FAMILY Make a Splash with Cyd Moore:
Two men shot in Youngstown Friday
youngstown Two people who were shot Friday were still in critical condition Saturday night,
Kyle Busch keeps cool in Nationwide triumph
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Kyle Busch stayed calm even when nothing was going right. He even
Lakers end Suns’ chase for Finals
Associated Press PHOENIX Get ready, Boston. Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers want a
Staff report
Staff report NILES Policeman Bernie Profato, one of the first people on the scene moments after
US drone crew blamed for deaths
US drone crew blamed for deaths KABUL, Afghanistan U.S. military investigators found that
Halladay perfect in Phils’ win
Associated Press MIAMI Philadelphia Phillies ace Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in
Remember the Aleutians
Opinion: By Dr. PAUL KENGOR Grove City College Every Memorial Day presents an opportunity to commemorate
Here's the schedule for Jonesfest today
JONESFEST The big music day is today at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledges Road in
Playhouse to offer edgier fare in new theater space
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com This November, the Youngstown Playhouse will inaugurate
Woman killed by her own car
Associated Press SINKING SPRING, Pa. Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say an elderly woman
Mahoning County Grand Jury indictments
mahoning county INDICTMENTS The following were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury:
Davis, Molder have Colonial lead; 2 share Senior PGA edge
Associated Press FORT WORTH, TEXAS Brian Davis and Bryce Molder are hoping for a little plaid to
Wheelchair ramp is stolen
Associated Press ELYRIA, Ohio Police in Northeast Ohio say they’re looking for thieves who stole
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, May 30, the 150th day of 2010. There are 215 days left in the year. Associated
Supply ships bound for blockaded Gaza delayed
Associated Press JERUSALEM Ships carrying 10,000 tons of supplies and hundreds of pro-
Youngstown can be proud of medical-care quality
Opinion: Youngstown can be proud of medical-care quality I have benefited from ex- cellent medical care in
Pinworm infections are not dangerous
Q. My neighbor’s 5- year-old daughter came down with a pinworm infestation. They found tiny worms
Good taste, good feelings
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com STRUTHERS If you decide to
Indians rally; Huff hit by liner
Associated Press New York David Huff lay motionless on the mound for nearly six minutes, struck
Existence of SPD is completely speculative
On their website — www.spdfoundation.net — the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation defines SPD
Summer workshop for young writers
Summer workshop for young writers university heights, ohio Hathaway Brown, John Carroll
Columbiana, Trumbull county court filings
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Capital One Bank v. Stacie Arnold, money. Ohio
Aging Celtics earn 5-day rest before Finals
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Rajon Rondo hit the deck hard, grimacing after being fouled. Glen
Father of Marine killed in Iraq shares loss, pride in McDonald
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com MCDONALD Most people equate Memorial Day with honoring those
Give ‘The Road’ — one of 2009’s best films — a chance
By Robert W. BUTLER Kansas City Star “The Road” may have been my favorite movie of 2009. Yet
Hosta takeover
These gardens are made in the shade McClatchy Newspapers LEXINGTON, Ky. Chris Miller’s life
Laptops beam your PC screen to the TV
By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Want to get Internet video to your TV? There
Team of women escorts the fallen to their graves
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. Joyce Johnson remembers the drums beating slowly as she walked
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, special executive session, about 11:30 a.m. or
Area golf scores
MEN Another Round (Reserve Run) — (May 27) Low gross: Chris Huckshold 34, Chad Miller and Frank
SecuriKey: an ignition key for your computer
Statistics show that the theft of portable computers continues to be on the rise. And while that
Gibbs’ drivers quite confident
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch, winners of five of the last seven
Recusal in unusual case sparks questions
Opinion: Had it been any other defendant, U.S. District Court Judge John R. Adams’ abrupt withdrawal from the
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Tribune Q. I just want to know who the hunky man is in the Ford
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vJonesfest, noon to midnight: Nine bands, belly dancers and more will
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 22
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “61 Hours” by Lee Child (Delacorte) 2. “Storm Prey” by John Sandford
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
This early-20th-century French papier-m ¢ch milliner’s head has original paint with
This early-20th-century French papier-m ¢ch milliner’s head has original paint with some crazing.
Understanding how sexism and male dominance lay the groundwork for all forms of violence against
Understanding how sexism and male dominance lay the groundwork for all forms of violence against
Playhouse launches subscription drive
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse has kicked off its 2010-11 season subscription
‘Mark Twain Country’
Studying Samuel Langhorne Clemens’ ties to Elmira, N.Y. By Diane Stoneback The Morning Call
Fallout from spill touches attitudes
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTOn The Gulf oil spill has triggered a crisis of confidence, shaking
Fallout from spill touches attitudes
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTOn The Gulf oil spill has triggered a crisis of confidence, shaking
Country singer speaks for struggling soldiers
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country musician Craig Morgan often chats with troops at USO
record reviews
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Album: “Stone Temple Pilots” Grade: B Give the Stone Temple Pilots credit.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His wife prefers sleeping with their daughter
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife sleeps with our 9-year-old daughter,
Super Dario
Franchitti holds off field for second Indy 500 win Associated Press indiaNApolis One lap to
Worries over Europe could affect spending
Associated Press NEW YORK Europe has spooked stock investors. Will it spook shoppers, too?
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Idol’ finalists ready to record albums, tour LOS ANGELES The show is over, the
Collectors seek milliner’s heads
Hats are not as popular today as they were years ago, so there are fewer hat shops and fewer people
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