Photos for July 31, 2009

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BIG BEAT: Marcus Surles, 19, left, and Lafay Walden, 17, members of the Tribe of Judah drum line, perform Friday as part of the festivities at the weekend reunion for “The Brooks”, in Youngstown.

BIG BEAT: Marcus Surles, 19, left, and Lafay Walden, 17, ...

BIG BEAT: Marcus Surles, 19, left, and Lafay Walden, 17, members of the Tribe of Judah drum line, perform Friday as part of the festivities at the weekend reunion for “The Brooks”, in Youngstown.


STAYING IN THE LINES: Marv Hermes, of Williams Hardwood Flooring in Akron, carefully maneuvers his paint roller along the taped lines on the new floor of Canfield High School’s gymnasium. The crew was painting the lines on the new floor Friday.

STAYING IN THE LINES: Marv Hermes, of Williams Hardwood Flooring ...

STAYING IN THE LINES: Marv Hermes, of Williams Hardwood Flooring in Akron, carefully maneuvers his paint roller along the taped lines on the new floor of Canfield High School’s gymnasium. The crew was painting the ...


AIMING HIGH: Terrell Vaughn and Kendail Clark, both 4 and preschoolers at the Center for Community Empowerment, show their basketball skills. The weekend reunion for current and former residents of Rockford Village, formerly Kimmel Brook, will be filled with a list of activities for adults and children.

AIMING HIGH: Terrell Vaughn and Kendail Clark, both 4 and ...

AIMING HIGH: Terrell Vaughn and Kendail Clark, both 4 and preschoolers at the Center for Community Empowerment, show their basketball skills. The weekend reunion for current and former residents of Rockford Village, formerly Kimmel Brook, ...


LOVE OF DANCE: Grace, 88, and Harry Ripley, 94, of Campbell dance to the country song “I Just Want to Dance With You” by George Strait at the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival. “Wherever we can dance, we go,” Harry said. The couple visits the festival every year.

LOVE OF DANCE: Grace, 88, and Harry Ripley, 94, of ...

LOVE OF DANCE: Grace, 88, and Harry Ripley, 94, of Campbell dance to the country song “I Just Want to Dance With You” by George Strait at the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival. “Wherever we can ...


Scrapper pitcher (35) Vidal Nudo throws out Batavia's (10) Guillermo Toribio after a bunt.

Scrapper pitcher (35) Vidal Nudo throws out Batavia's (10) Guillermo ...

Scrapper pitcher (35) Vidal Nudo throws out Batavia's (10) Guillermo Toribio after a bunt.


A REFLECTION OF THE PAST: Amico Colaizzi of Poland tosses pizza dough opposite a mural while inside Paisano’s Pizza Connection at the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival downtown. The festival, on six city blocks, features entertainment, games and food. It continues today.

A REFLECTION OF THE PAST: Amico Colaizzi of Poland tosses ...

A REFLECTION OF THE PAST: Amico Colaizzi of Poland tosses pizza dough opposite a mural while inside Paisano’s Pizza Connection at the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival downtown. The festival, on six city blocks, features entertainment, ...


Bill siskovic, VP Everflow eastern, stands at a well head near WEst Blvd School in Boardman. wdlewis

Bill siskovic, VP Everflow eastern, stands at a well head ...

Bill siskovic, VP Everflow eastern, stands at a well head near WEst Blvd School in Boardman. wdlewis


GIVING: Ursuline High School sophomore Rachel Hoffman places a musical dog on a table at Chaney High School while helping with the “Spirit of Giving Outreach Program.”

GIVING: Ursuline High School sophomore Rachel Hoffman places a musical ...

GIVING: Ursuline High School sophomore Rachel Hoffman places a musical dog on a table at Chaney High School while helping with the “Spirit of Giving Outreach Program.”


The new WalMart in Liberty on Belmont Avenue in the Liberty Plaza is due to open mid-August, according to Thomas Urena, store manager.

The new WalMart in Liberty on Belmont Avenue in the ...

The new WalMart in Liberty on Belmont Avenue in the Liberty Plaza is due to open mid-August, according to Thomas Urena, store manager.


COTTON CANDY: KeyAsia Thompson eyes the cotton candy being spun during the weekend reunion at Rockford Village, formerly called Kimmel Brook. The idea started as a 10-year celebration for the Center for Community Empowerment but quickly grew to include an overall Kimmel Brook celebration.

COTTON CANDY: KeyAsia Thompson eyes the cotton candy being spun ...

COTTON CANDY: KeyAsia Thompson eyes the cotton candy being spun during the weekend reunion at Rockford Village, formerly called Kimmel Brook. The idea started as a 10-year celebration for the Center for Community Empowerment but ...


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Julie A. Halaparda and Anthony A. Lewis

Julie A. Halaparda and Anthony A. Lewis

Julie A. Halaparda and Anthony A. Lewis


Dana Drissen and Eric Mitchell

Dana Drissen and Eric Mitchell

Dana Drissen and Eric Mitchell


Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Soroka Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Soroka Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Soroka Jr.


Todd Robejsek and Jessica Silvestri

Todd Robejsek and Jessica Silvestri

Todd Robejsek and Jessica Silvestri


Amanda M. Ross and Thomas E. Godward Jr.

Amanda M. Ross and Thomas E. Godward Jr.

Amanda M. Ross and Thomas E. Godward Jr.


Ashley Winzenburg and Michael J. Christoff

Ashley Winzenburg and Michael J. Christoff

Ashley Winzenburg and Michael J. Christoff


Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin


Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maletich

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maletich

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maletich


Jonathan R. Ward and Heather Å. Wayne

Jonathan R. Ward and Heather Å. Wayne

Jonathan R. Ward and Heather Å. Wayne


Mr. and Mrs. Anthony White

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony White

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony White


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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trexler

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trexler

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trexler


Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willison

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willison

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willison


Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loney

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loney

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loney


Alex D. Gedra and Sevasti M. Hadzigeorge

Alex D. Gedra and Sevasti M. Hadzigeorge

Alex D. Gedra and Sevasti M. Hadzigeorge


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Special to The Vindicator
WOMEN ARTISTS: Among the women artists competing in the YWCA’s 27 annual Women Artists: A Celebration art show and attending the patron’s party, where they received awards, are from left at back, Elaine Green, Karen St. John-Vincent, Maryanne Caleris, Nan Buchanan and Marianne Whitehouse, and in front, Gail Trunick, Rochelle N. Krok, Jo Ann Buzulencia, Mary Kay D’lsa and Merle Bouffard.

Special to The Vindicator WOMEN ARTISTS: Among the women artists ...

Special to The Vindicator WOMEN ARTISTS: Among the women artists competing in the YWCA’s 27 annual Women Artists: A Celebration art show and attending the patron’s party, where they received awards, are from left at ...


'Fountain of knowledge' by artist Tom Antonishak

'Fountain of knowledge' by artist Tom Antonishak

'Fountain of knowledge' by artist Tom Antonishak


'Fountain of knowledge' by artist Tom Antonishak

'Fountain of knowledge' by artist Tom Antonishak

'Fountain of knowledge' by artist Tom Antonishak


The back of the building with its many windows illuminating the structure

The back of the building with its many windows illuminating ...

The back of the building with its many windows illuminating the structure


Entrance to the Poland Library

Entrance to the Poland Library

Entrance to the Poland Library


Domed roof of the Poland Library

Domed roof of the Poland Library

Domed roof of the Poland Library


Main Street view of the Poland Library

Main Street view of the Poland Library

Main Street view of the Poland Library


The patio at the back where you can sit and take in your book and the view

The patio at the back where you can sit and ...

The patio at the back where you can sit and take in your book and the view


Exterior view of the library's dome

Exterior view of the library's dome

Exterior view of the library's dome


The signpost to the library with the Poland Union Seminary Dormitory in the  background

The signpost to the library with the Poland Union Seminary ...

The signpost to the library with the Poland Union Seminary Dormitory in the background


Boxed plants along the bridge add a riot of colour against the white background  of the library

Boxed plants along the bridge add a riot of colour ...

Boxed plants along the bridge add a riot of colour against the white background of the library


View from the entrance to the library.

View from the entrance to the library.

View from the entrance to the library.


18 month old Francesca Gallo takes a moment to pose for the Vindy. Francesca  was visiting the library with her mom Anita.

18 month old Francesca Gallo takes a moment to pose ...

18 month old Francesca Gallo takes a moment to pose for the Vindy. Francesca was visiting the library with her mom Anita.


Creek side view of the library from the Main Street Bridge

Creek side view of the library from the Main Street ...

Creek side view of the library from the Main Street Bridge


All along the wall on the main floor are busts of thinkers, philosophers and  presidents

All along the wall on the main floor are busts ...

All along the wall on the main floor are busts of thinkers, philosophers and presidents


Exterior view of the library's dome

Exterior view of the library's dome

Exterior view of the library's dome