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Vindy.com for April 10, 2011
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Moon buggy pulls in attention at science showcase at YSU
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Isaac Yurco hasn’t exactly taken the popular
Hundreds check out services at Hubbard Library open house
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Though Sunday’s weather was delightful, more
Schwartzel wins the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Charl Schwartzel has won the Masters by two strokes over Adam Scott and Jason
Indians roll to 7th straight
SEATTLE (AP) — Asdrubal Cabrera welcomed Erik Bedard back to Safeco Field with a solo homer and the
Rockies edge Pirates 6-5 on bases-loaded walk
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seth Smith drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning and Colorado kept up its
Kennedy, Johnson lead Penguins past Thrashers 5-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Kennedy scored the first of Pittsburgh’s four second-period goals, reserve
YSU to honor retired judge, civil-rights activist and apartheid abolitionist
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Nathaniel R. Jones — retired federal judge, longtime civil-rights
YSU’s emergency-response system attracts national attention
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s emergency-response network has won
Trumbull lecture series to include ‘M*A*S*H’ favorite Jamie Farr
Staff report WARREN The 2011-12 Trumbull Town Hall celebrity series will include four lecturers,
Shed a few pounds, help Valley food bank
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Aaron Thompkins, a Howland native who was a
Valley volunteers needed now to help troubled youth
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Edith Smith remembers watching the effect
Columbiana County hunters donate 4,700 pounds of deer meat to feed the hungry
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com columbiana Columbiana County hunters donated 95 deer
Ohio rolls out $81M in road-improvement projects in Mahoning, Trumbull counties
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Orange barrels already are dotting the
Valley communities brace for prime flooding season
By Kristen russo krusso@vindy.com Youngstown April showers can bring May flowers — and a lot
Boardman retail development rebounds; officials study new impact fees
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN As retailers in the township continue to grow,
Mr., Mrs, Slovasky mark 60th jubilee at dinner party
GIRARD Mr. and Mrs. John Slovasky of Girard are celebrating their 60th anniversary with family and
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP Austintown Chapter 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1612 S. Raccoon
Administrative professionals to host Recognition Dinner
YOUNGSTOWN Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will
SOCIETY DIGEST || GCO flower show booked at Holiday Inn
GCO flower show booked at Holiday Inn BOARDMAN The Garden Club of Ohio Inc. will sponsor a
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
THURSDAY Johnny Appleseed will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Lutz Geenhouse, 7879 W. Pine Lake Road,
Girl Scouting’s free event promises one to glow on
YOUNGSTOWN Anyone who is interested in Girl Scouting is invited to a free event for the whole
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: After 5-year betrothal, James still isn’t ready
Dear Annie: I’ve been with “James” for six years. He is 57. We get along great and enjoy each
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will sponsor the following; Monday, bridge at 10
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at 7:30 p.m. for a program on self-defense. Hostess will be Kay
Men who participate will show what’s cooking
YOUNGSTOWN “Men Who Cook” will be back in the kitchen from 6 to 10 p.m. April 29 for a fundraiser
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
Faith Court Order of Amaranth installs officers for the year
SALEM Faith Court Order of Amaranth had its annual installation of officers April 1 at the Salem
Library fines forgiven for food donation
Rose Ann Lubert, director of Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., announced that the library is conducting a “Food for Fines” project through May 14.
Summer enrichment program for kids through 5th grade
YWCA Warren’s summer enrichment program, Camp Discover, will be offered weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 13 through Aug. 26 for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
TEA Party group sues over cancellation of speaker
A lawsuit alleges an Ohio school district violated a tea-party group’s civil rights when it withdrew permission for the group to have an event on school grounds featuring a speaker who some activists say is anti-Islamic.
Southside Academy chief: Law is on White Hat’s side
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN While some of the schools it manages have
2011 Winter Athletes of the Year
The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Winter Sports Athletes of The Year.
Speaker: Women can solve parenting problem
Telling a room filled predominantly with women that the biggest problem in American parenting these days is, well, women, might not seem the best way to win an audience.
YSU closes scrimmage tweaking W. Illinois meltdown
At the end of Saturday’s scrimmage, YSU coach Eric Wolford recreated the situation his team faced against Western Illinois last fall.
Beloved teacher is laid to rest
Many incoming freshmen such as Ryan Phillips are naturally nervous and a bit intimidated about entering high school.
Phantoms finish season with win
The Youngstown Phantoms closed their second USHL season with their second straight eight-goal output and hat trick.
Derby league wins first bout
It’s Wednesday night at Youngstown Skate, and the sidelights dim as the last teen turns in his rented roller skates from open skate.
Brothers come to U.S. from Puerto Rico for Fitch’s baseball program
He may not be a native English speaker, but Kevin Sierra is fluent in baseball.
Many vow to repeal SB 5
Michael Weinman was about a year into his career as a police officer when he was shot and paralyzed in the line of duty.
YSU rebounds, sweeps Butler in doubleheader
The Youngstown State baseball team posted a 4-3 victory in the nightcap to earn a doubleheader sweep of Butler in Horizon League play Saturday at Eastwood Field.
Warren police investigate city’s 10 massage parlors
A banner shimmers across the center of the website. Pictures of women in seductive poses line the bottom of the page.
Klonowski's power lifts Penguins to split doubleheader with UIC
Senior Kim Klonowski went 3-for-4 with three runs batted in, including a two-run home run to lead the Youngstown State softball team to a come-from-behind 6-3 victory over UIC on Saturday afternoon.
Senior center sponsors fundraiser
Another successful fundraiser at the township’s senior center is proof that the community supports its cause, said Executive Director Bill Adams.
Purple Heart recipients sought by fair board
The Trumbull County Fair Board would like to honor all Trumbull County residents who have been awarded the Purple Heart for their service in the military.
Our Civil War
Members of the Western Pennsylvania Civil War Reenactors Society fire their rifles during a spring drill Saturday afternoon at the Raisch Log Cabin in Sharpsville (Pa.) Community Park.
Budget deal benefits Obama, Boehner
House Speaker John Boehner and congressional Republicans wrung a significant victory out of this weekend’s budget deal.
Coroner identifies man shot and killed by off-duty officer
The man shot and killed by an off-duty police officer Friday evening was identified by the Mahoning County Coroner’s office as Warren V. Wright, according to Vindicator broadcast partner WFMJ TV-21.
Gadhafi forces intensify attacks on opposition
Associated Press AJDABIYA, Libya Government soldiers and rebel gunmen battled in the streets
How old is too old for airplanes?
Most travelers don’t think twice about it — although there’s something unsettling about easing into your seat and finding the armrest still has an ashtray built in.
Charter schools manager gets low grades
Since 2008, Ohio-based White Hat Management has collected around $230 million to run charter schools in the state.
Civil War Sesquicentennial REMEMBERING MEN OF WAR
By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com It was April 10, 1861, when Brig. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard,
Two in custody after shooting at cabaret
Township police took three men into custody early Saturday after shots were fired at the Go Go Cabaret.
Man opens fire with machine gun in shopping mall
A man armed with a machine gun opened fire in a crowded shopping mall Saturday, killing six people and wounding 15, then committing suicide, officials and witnesses said.
Ohio school district sued after blocking event
A lawsuit alleges an Ohio school district violated a tea-party group’s civil rights when it withdrew permission for the group to have an event on school grounds featuring a speaker who some activists say is anti-Islamic.
METRO DIGEST || Food for Fines at Girard library
Rose Ann Lubert, director of Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., announced that the library is conducting a “Food for Fines” project through May 14.
CIVIL WAR ANNIVERSARY Ohio events
Ohio’s Civil War Sesquicentennial scheduled events include: Today, Columbus: Civil War troops on
Trumbull, Columbiana county courts
COURTS CoLumbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Amber Harmon, 166 Highland Ave., Salem v. Seth Harmon,
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,
Sidney Lumet, director of ‘Network,’ dies at 86
Sidney Lumet, the award-winning director of such acclaimed films as “Network,” “Serpico,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “12 Angry Men,” has died.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 10, the 100th day of 2011. There are 265 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market
‘Made in China’ is norm
Opinion: ‘Made in China’ is norm An incident the other day got me to thinking. My significant other and I
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
THRIFT THRIVES
When Kansas City preschool teacher Elizabeth Eastburn walked down the aisle last April, she wore an $800 wedding gown from a major bridal retailer. Only she didn’t pay $800 for it.
Fugitive of the Week
The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help in finding the fugitive of the week.
YSU prez is right on SB 5
Opinion: They’re spitting nails in the land of make believe because their leader refuses to travel the yellow
Questioning how Congress thinks
Opinion: Questioning how Congress thinks Why do members of the U.S. Congress, people with excellent wages
I was hip before the iPhone
Opinion: With an iPhone 4 now in my hands and watching many others exude the same glow, I now see that I was
‘Oliver’ opens to SRO crowd at Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse production of “Oliver!” that opened to an SRO crowd Friday night adds precious little to the Dickens versus Bart discourse.
Colorado defeats Pittsburgh
Ty Wigginton hit a tiebreaking, three-run double in the eighth inning to give Colorado a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
Prep softball roundup
Howland 5-7, Western Reserve 0-6 HOWLAND The Tigers (4-0) remain perfect after sweeping a
LITERARY DIGEST | Art gallery books open poetry reading
Pig Iron Literary and Art Works will celebrate National Poetry Month by hosting its second open poetry reading Tuesday at the Art Outreach Gallery in the Eastwood Mall.
Milwaukee bucks Cavaliers by seven
Drew Gooden had his first career triple-double and John Salmons scored 32 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-101 on Saturday.
POP CULTURE Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Is it true Milton Berle hosted one of the early
Now is not the time to rush decisions on Covelli Centre
Editorial: Any discussion in Youngstown City Hall about the Covelli Centre that involves finances should occur
BUSINESS DIGEST | Program to review bulk-mailing changes
The Mahoning/Shenango Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is hosting an all-day informational program at 11 a.m. Friday at the Holiday Inn.
Matacic is the standard for Jackson-Milton wrestling
Although Craig Beach is on a lake, Johnny Matacic II put it on the map.
Moxley succeeds in swimming and track
Maplewood senior Jordan Moxley began the biggest race of her high school career with a false step and ended it with a fist pump.
Air fresheners may affect breathing
Q. For years, I had woken up in the middle of the night unable to breathe through my nose. This
Don’t feed the Look-At-Me Beast
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My 5-year-old daughter relies on me far too much. All through the day,
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 2
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Land of Painted Caves” by Jean M. Auel (Crown) 2. “Lover Unleashed” by
YSU Theater to present ‘La Perichole’
A comic operetta By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s been a while since
New, young group of collectors seeks unique furniture
Should a chair be a “conversation piece” or be comfortable? Twentieth-century designers’ chairs
‘Organic architecture’
Milwaukee Art Museum shows another side of Frank Lloyd Wright Associated Press MILWAUKEE The
Trebilcock will join his brother at osu
There was a time, starting when Gavin Trebilcock was about 12 years old to when he was a freshman in high school, that he viewed swim practice like eating his broccoli or drinking his milk.
‘Outdoor staging’
Curb appeal: Economy requires it, seasons can hinder it McClatchy Newspapers Now that all the
Jenkins’ game influenced by role models
Ursuline senior DeVonte Jenkins doesn’t mince words when talking about his role models.
McIlroy up 4 strokes after Round 3
The birdie putt from the back of the green. The raised left arm, holding the putter high. The right fist slamming downward when the ball disappeared, followed by a cheer that rocked Augusta National.
Bowling Roundup
vMark Lias’ 816 in Youngstown Steel/Mopar at Boardman Lanes highlighted area scores. Lias’ scores
Loew's Williams prepares for St. Louis bout
St. Louis native Dannie Williams will return home this Saturday for what could be a career-changing bout against Manuel Leyva.
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Cookie Craft cookbook, no-bake edible party favors, hardbound, 45 projects, 185 pages, 1977, $25.
Use your tax refund to invest in your future
How do you want your refund? Paper check? Direct deposit into checking? Deposit some refund money
Unrecycled bulbs’ mercury escapes
Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK, Calif. The nation’s accelerating shift from incandescent bulbs
Career paths
Health care Sharon Regional Health System’s Hubbard Diagnostic and Specialty Center has added Dr.
Trim Trumbull precincts now
Editorial: Trim Trumbull precincts now It’s been more than five years since former Trumbull County Board of
Trying to alter ‘McJob’ image
In today’s tough employment market, one company has become the go-to option for the frustrated job seeker: Starbucks.
Limelight Awards, achievements
Mark Zeidenstein, secretary, treasurer and account executive at L. Calvin Jones & Company, has
Kenseth ends race drought with win at Texas
Matt Kenseth had a dominating run at Texas, breaking a 76-race NASCAR Sprint Cup winless streak Saturday night.
Joseph claims 1st swimming title for McDonald High
More than a month after the biggest moment of her athletic career, McDonald senior Katie Joseph was asked two questions about winning the 100-yard freestyle at the Division II state meet.
Experience pays off for Struthers champ
Corey Bayus never met a lane condition he didn’t like — like the ones laid down for the boys state bowling tournament the last two years.
Taylor Williams still has basketball goals to achieve
Taylor Williams hasn’t always excelled in basketball. But that’s only because babies are often
Dudley excels as bowler and team leader
Hubbard junior Samantha Dudley finished in 11th-place in the girls state bowling championships this year, following her third-place standing at state as a sophomore.
WYSU to launch spring pledge drive
Listener-supported WYSU 88.5 FM, Youngstown State University’s public radio station, will have its annual spring pledge drive Tuesday through Friday with a goal of $110,000.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Giving Voice to Peace,” 4 p.m.: Four choral groups and The
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