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Vindy.com for December 18, 2011
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Western Reserve dedicates new school complex
Western Reserve dedicates new school complex BERLIN CENTER Even though graduation day is several
Plan for Campbell community center progresses
Plan for Campbell community center progresses campbell A city councilman who spearheaded an
Officials get ideas for dog-pound expansion
Officials get ideas for dog-pound expansion AKRON County and animal welfare officials will plan
Shifts to resume at GM Lordstown
Staff report LORDSTOWN General Motors Lordstown Complex will resume production Monday after
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East will meet for their annual Christmas luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Stonebridge Grill,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Campbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1947 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Griffiths mark 50th with New England tour
MINERAL RIDGE Glenn and Michelle Griffiths of Mineral Ridge marked their 50th wedding anniversary
Family dinner marks 50th for Habegers
SALEM Springfield Grille in Boardman was the setting for a family dinner Dec. 17 honoring Joyce
Party celebrates 50th milestone for Scheetzes
YOUNGSTOWN Earl and Agnes Ann Scheetz of Youngstown were honored Nov. 19 at St. Christine Church
Blood drive Wednesday in Alliance
Alliance Community Hospital will host a blood drive at the American Legion on West Main Street from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Amateur radio operator training session
Current technician class amateur radio operators can work toward their general class license during the Western Reserve Amateur Radio Club’s training session Jan. 4 through the test session Feb. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mahoning County EMA, 700 Industrial Road.
Atty. Engler probing deaths at Trumbull Children Services
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An attorney who has applied pressure to Trumbull County
Naughty or nice ... Does it really matter?
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN No child wants to be on the dreaded Naughty
YSU starts slow in loss to Toledo
Staff report toledo Junior Blake Allen scored a game-high 22 points and sophomore Kendrick
Valley families make their homes sparkle for the holidays
Area families make their homes sparkle for the holidays By Elise Franco and Christine Keeling
Balanced Phantoms top Bucs
Staff report des moines, iowa Austin Cangelosi and Mike Ambrosia each scored a goal with two
Youngstown Parks Department to hire recreation director
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of the city’s park and recreation
‘Good’ outing: South Range handles Lisbon
Staff report lisbon Dan Good led all scorers with 17 points and Jordan Baker added 15 for South
Prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 69, Farrell 40 South Range 80, Lisbon 47 SUMMARIES South Range 80,
Area kids shop with cops for holidays
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mykajah Martinez started jumping with excitement when
Hammer tries to save competitive bowling
Recently, Hammer, the leading manufacturer of high-performance bowling balls since the late 1970s,
DA seeks to disqualify felon elected to New Castle council
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. The Lawrence County district attorney
Police probe holiday vandalism in Struthers
Staff report STRUTHERS Police were taking numerous reports from throughout the city Friday about
7th District upholds conviction in pee-wee game murder
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of
Mahoning Valley neighbors living in poverty
Twenty years ago, Jimmy Ceballos was a neighborhood handyman on Youngstown's East Side. Today, he lives on Social Security and food stamps, and relies on friends for places to stay and odd jobs to earn extra cash.
'Nanny State' not the answer
Opinion: When it comes to charity, is it the responsibility of the state or private enterprise?
We must protect safety nets
Opinion: The holidays are a time for celebration, but so often they are an unfortunate reminder about how families in this country are struggling.
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES DEPLOYments To Afghanistan Army Maj. Joseph C. Richey, son of John and Elvera
Ohio GOP gives new meaning to the concept of ‘spoils of war’
Editorial: There’s good and bad news in the Ohio General Assembly’s approval last week of a new congressional
Payroll tax cut OK’d by Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate voted Saturday to temporarily avert a Jan. 1 payroll tax
In local government, there’s courage amid chaos
Opinion: Time magazine called 2011 “The year of The Protester.” In Ohio, this could be called “The year of
Foster wins 750th game as Buckeyes hold off Cal
Associated Press berkeley, calif. Samantha Prahalis had 18 points and six assists and No. 12
WORLD DIGEST || Protesters call for boycott of Lowe’s
Protesters call for boycott of Lowe’s ALLEN PARK, Mich. Protesters descended on a Lowe’s store
At least 450 killed in Philippines floods
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines Flash floods devastated a southern Philippines region
14 Girl Scout troops celebrate the season
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com CAnfield More than 100 local Girl Scouts celebrated Saturday
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shamika Moreland, Campbell, boy, Dec. 16. Alaina Ramos and
Protesters arrested in NY
Associated Press NEW YORK Dozens of Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested Saturday after
No. 2 OSU tops SC behind Thomas’ 30
Associated Press columbia, s.c. Ohio State coach Thad Matta might have a second career ahead as
Protect passwords from hackers
More than half of U.S. adults have six or more password-protected accounts online, a recent Consumer
No surprises in the worst 100
Editorial: No surprises in the worst 100 A story in last Sunday’s Vindica- tor reported that all of the
Roethlisberger practices, still questionable
Associated Press pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced Saturday but
Great gifts for gardeners
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Surely, there’s a gardener on your holiday
There was hope for historic house
Opinion: There was hope for historic house We would like to clear up some misinformation that was
Ohio couple copes after explosion destroys home
Associated Press GLOUSTER, ohio A southern Ohio couple whose home was one of three destroyed in
State asks Ohio colleges for construction projects
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state has asked Ohio’s public colleges and universities to work
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Jack & Jill magazine, December 1967, Santa Claus and Raggedy Ann on cover, $15. Arrow Shirts
Military uses heavy tactics
Associated Press CAIRO Troops pulled women across the pavement by their hair, knocking off their
Ohio snaps bowl skid, rallies past Utah State in Boise
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton scored on 1-yard run with 13
T-Pain answers his critics with a string of hits
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer CHULA VISTA, Calif. T-Pain knows that whatever he does —
Cowboys build early lead, ease past Tampa Bay, 31-15
Associated Press TAMPA, FLA. Tony Romo threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth score
Smith’s last-second tip-in guides Butler past Purdue
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Andrew Smith’s tip-in with a second remaining gave Butler a 67-65
Charlize Theron reveals her funny side in new film
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Jason Reitman was under the same impression
History of Santa has changed throughout the years
Santa Claus has changed in appearance throughout the centuries. He is now a mixture of the Dutch,
Public pensions in free fall
Opinion: As the bill to reform Ohio’s five public pension plans crawls through the General Assembly, the need
Malkin’s hat trick leads Penguins past Sabres
Associated Press pittsburgh Evgeni Malkin had his seventh career hat trick, and the injury-
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Only Make Believe,” 7:30 p.m.: A choral holiday show by Move Over
Cellphone ban: bad for business?
Associated Press DALLAS Junior Woods has a well-practiced routine for conducting business on the
Ward wins unanimous decision over Froch
Associated Press atlantic city, n.j. Andre Ward staked his claim as the top 168-pound division
Group that sheltered homeless in Toledo area works to reopen
Associated Press TOLEDO Officials of a charity that once provided shelter to the homeless are
Browns-Cardinals: Battle of the backups
Arizona looks to climb to .500 by beating Cleveland Associated Press Glendale, Ariz.
Panetta pays visit to Libya
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said “the torch of freedom”
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Roger Smith is 79. Blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks is 78. Actor Roger Mosley
GO&DO
TOday Dances Oldies dance with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6:30 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian
Defending generic drugs
Q. I can’t believe so many people complain about generic drugs on your website. Generics are
PLEASANT SURPRISE
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A flood of new visitors from Brazil and a stunning post-
METRO DIGEST || Community Christmas meal Friday
Christmas meal WARREN Warren Family Mission’s community Christmas meal will be from 2 to 6 p.m.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Howland school board, 6 p.m., Middle School Media Center. Newton Falls Exempted
CROSS COUNTRY | CARISSA JENKINS | FITCH
111“I didn’t expect to win,” she admitted, “but I felt being up there with the lead girls, that I
FOOTBALL | JEFF CLEGG | WESTERN RESERVE
111“You almost felt like a hometown celebrity,” Clegg said. “It was great feeling. It really felt
Social-media errors require quick action from owners
McClatchy Newspapers FORT WORTH, Texas Carlo Galotto has gotten a crash course on Internet
Year-end moves can save money for taxpayers
When it comes to that year-end, things-to-do list, who wants one more thing to do? But there are
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2011. There are 13 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
It is alright to tell a child ‘No!’
McClatchy Newspapers At an online source of parenting advice, a mother recently asked a female
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John J. Tomlin Jr., 21, of 2169 Garfield St., Niles,
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Back in the ’60s or ’70s there was a movie called “Say Goodbye, Maggie
CROSS COUNTRY | RYAN ROUSH | SOUTH RANGE
11His biggest impact, though, came during the offseason. Roush kept with his traditional high
Poland business hosts ribbon cutting
Poland business hosts ribbon cutting POLAND The Focal Point, 2289 E. Western Reserve Road, will
GIRLS TENNIS (DOUBLE PARTNERS) | ALLISON PAVLANSKY & GABRIELLE BRANT | CANFIELD
ALLISON PAVLANSKY 11“They were two completely different players,” Pavlansky said. “Kaitlin was
GABRIELLE BRANT
GABRIELLE BRANT 11“It’s been crazy,” she simply says, “but I wouldn’t be myself if I didn’t do all
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
SOCCER | AMY VINOPAL | CARDINAL MOONEY
11“It was a lot of fun,” she said proudly as she joins seven other seniors that have closed their
GOLF | BRANDON PLUCHINSKY | SOUTH RANGE
11When Brandon first started playing golf for South Range, it couldn’t form a full team. Only he and
FAB Ride
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN New restaurants and businesses have crept again
VOLLEYBALL | BRYANNA JAY | GIRARD
11“After I got started with it, I realized it was the mental part I had to develop,” she said. “When
Rescue Mission helps Valley man for 3 decades
By CAITLIN COOK TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Alexander Zetts wasn’t sure if he would ever see
Lobby trimmings carry .... A message of hope
The public is welcome to visit and enjoy the Christmas display at the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning
Columbiana Co. woman bakes for survival
By KACY STANDOHAR TheNewsOutlet.org LISBON Karen Tohm used to love baking pies and cakes for
‘wfmj today’ Schneider leaving anchor position
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com After nearly 14 years, Scott Schneider will say goodbye to
FOOTBALL | COURTNEY LOVE | CARDINAL MOONEY
11“I’ve been wanting to play for Mooney ever since I was a little kid,” Love said. “I grew up ...
SOCCER | CONNOR GILMOUR | HOWLAND
11“I think I kept up pretty well,” Gilmour said referring to juggling soccer and football practices
GOLF | HAYLEE HARFORD | WARREN JFK
11“Then I got pretty serious with it,” she said. As a 12-year-old, she qualified for an LPGA
Life on the streets not easy for Valley man
By RALPH A. LEWIS III TheNewsOutlet.org Jimmy Ceballos usually starts his day by putting out a
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