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Metlean Singleton

Metlean Singleton

Metlean Singleton


JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR Children’s author Mariellen Rich of Girard holds a copy of her inspirational book titled “Freckles the Fabulous Fish,” which she says opens children’s hearts to the possibilities of achieving goals and overcoming challenges.

JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR Children’s author Mariellen Rich of …

JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR Children’s author Mariellen Rich of Girard holds a copy of her inspirational book titled “Freckles the Fabulous Fish,” which she says opens children’s hearts to the possibilities of achieving goals …


Donna Lucivjansky and Brandon Bartolone

Donna Lucivjansky and Brandon Bartolone

Donna Lucivjansky and Brandon Bartolone


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Ahmed Sutton, chairman of the Youngstown Student Education Association, visited Youngstown Kiwanis Club at its July 17 meeting. He discussed the “Outreach to Teach” project to beautify E.J. Blott Elementary School in Liberty. From left are Jerry Osborne, club secretary; Sutton; and Sabrina Landers, a new member of Youngstown Kiwanis Club.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Ahmed Sutton, chairman of the Youngstown …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Ahmed Sutton, chairman of the Youngstown Student Education Association, visited Youngstown Kiwanis Club at its July 17 meeting. He discussed the “Outreach to Teach” project to beautify E.J. Blott Elementary School …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Some of those helping to make the Four Square Club Foundation’s annual Drive for Hearing a success are, in front, Jackson Diaz, 2015 child representative for Easter Seals and Youngstown Hearing and Speech; and in back, from left, Jeff Michalenok, chairman of the outing; Jodi Harmon, director of marketing and public relations for Easter Seals and Youngstown Hearing & Speech; Jennifer Roberts, special events coordinator for ES and YHS; and Mike Dercoli, ES and YHS development chairman and golf outing co-chairman.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Some of those helping to make …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Some of those helping to make the Four Square Club Foundation’s annual Drive for Hearing a success are, in front, Jackson Diaz, 2015 child representative for Easter Seals and Youngstown Hearing …


Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pizzuto

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pizzuto

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pizzuto


Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nespeca

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nespeca

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nespeca


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Highway Tabernacle member Darlene Williams and the Rev. Matt Miller, pastor, standing next to her, attended a recent meeting of the Austintown Rotary Club to thank Rotarians for their support of the Fifth Quarter outreach program conducted by the church. At right is Rotary President Mal Culp. After each home football game, nearly 500 youths arrive for food, sports, games and fellowship in a safe environment supervised by adults. On the agenda this year are dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, electronic games, music, pool and pinball. Miller said that 11 other sponsors have joined Austintown Rotary in supporting the program. Culp holds a book that will be donated to the Austintown Elementary School in honor of the visitors.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Highway Tabernacle member Darlene Williams and …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Highway Tabernacle member Darlene Williams and the Rev. Matt Miller, pastor, standing next to her, attended a recent meeting of the Austintown Rotary Club to thank Rotarians for their support of …


Lee Liguore and Renee Plummer

Lee Liguore and Renee Plummer

Lee Liguore and Renee Plummer


Patrick Collins and Paige Donatelli-Shaw

Patrick Collins and Paige Donatelli-Shaw

Patrick Collins and Paige Donatelli-Shaw


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The committee for Women’s Equality Day 2015 announces plans for the annual celebration to take place at noon Aug. 26 at the Women’s Park, Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The keynote presentation will feature “Rally the Votes: A Man’s Perspective,” a dialogue between Frederick Douglass, Ansel Bascom and James Mott, which took place in Seneca Falls, N.Y. Tony DeFore will provide music. The event is free and open to the public. Those who attend are asked to take lawn chairs. Refreshments will be served after the program at the Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW. Co-sponsors are the League of Women Voters of Trumbull County, the Upton Association, Warren Civic League, GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League and GFWC Warren City Federation of Women’s Clubs. Committee members, above, from left in front are Co-chairman Sandy Mahaffey, Darlyn Gardiner and Charlotte Meloni, In the second row are Danita Davis, Dorie Harris, Mary Lou Jarrett, Eddie Wolcott, Ellen Partin, Peggy Boyd and Terri Crabbs, chairman. Gloria Rodgers is not pictured.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The committee for Women’s Equality Day …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The committee for Women’s Equality Day 2015 announces plans for the annual celebration to take place at noon Aug. 26 at the Women’s Park, Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren. This year marks …


ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR The second Tippecanoe Golf Classic will take place Sept. 14 at Tippecanoe Country Club, 5870 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield, to benefit Hospice of the Valley. A donation of $125 per person for the scramble includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. Registration, driving range and lunch begin at 11 a.m. The shotgun start will be at noon. Cocktails will be at 5 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner. The dinner and festivities only will cost $40 per person. Sponsorships, hole sponsors and auction items are welcome. Honorary chairman for the event is Dr. Edward Novosel. Bob Ferraro, a member and past president of Tippecanoe Country Club, is the event chairman, and committee members are Liz McGarry, Leslie Coalmer, Nancy Sullivan, Louann Sutton-Kutlick, Paula Durkin and Andy Zabel. For a hole-in-one on No. 9 Pete Brittain of Columbiana Buick-Cadillac-Chevrolet will donate a Cadillac ATS, and for a hole-in-one on No. 5 Judy Rafoth, president, and Monica Rafoth, vice president of Adamas Jewelry and Gifts, will donate a $10,000 shopping spree at Adamas. Hospice of the Valley offers compassionate end-of-life care to those with terminal illnesses and offers support to their families. For information about the classic or hospice services call 330-788-1992, email Liz_McGarry@Mercy.com or visit www.hospiceofthevalley.com. Above from left are William Rafoth, Zabel, Sullivan, Durkin, Novosel, McGarry, Brittain and Ferraro.

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR The second Tippecanoe Golf …

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR The second Tippecanoe Golf Classic will take place Sept. 14 at Tippecanoe Country Club, 5870 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield, to benefit Hospice of the Valley. A donation of $125 per …


Ashlee Russo and George Rohan III

Ashlee Russo and George Rohan III

Ashlee Russo and George Rohan III


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Trumbull retired teachers Marilyn Stanton, left, and Carol Hart are holding up a quilt created by Lynn Valentino, who used yarn donated by members of Trumbull Retired Teachers Association. TRTA then donated the quilt to a local shelter. The next meeting of TRTA will be at noon Tuesday at Ciminero’s in Niles. Burton Cole, humorist and The Tribune Chronicle editor, will be the speaker. Those who want to attend should send $11.25 to Ellen King, 7141 Vineland Place, Youngstown, OH 44512-4845.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Trumbull retired teachers Marilyn Stanton, left, …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Trumbull retired teachers Marilyn Stanton, left, and Carol Hart are holding up a quilt created by Lynn Valentino, who used yarn donated by members of Trumbull Retired Teachers Association. TRTA then …