FOOTBALL - (8) Lilton Morris of East blocks the punt of Anthony Cornwell during their game Saturday afternoon. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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FOOTBALL - (8) Lilton Morris of East tries to strip the ball from (15) Carlos Colon during their game Saturday afternoon. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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FOOTBALL - (8) Lilton Morris of East is hit by (8) Lerone Burley during their game Saturday afternoon. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield vs Poland

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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Canfield at Poland Blitz Tailgate Party, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

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FOOTBALL - (17) Keith Auman of Struthers faces off with (13) Alex Lopez during their game Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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FOOTBALL - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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FOOTBALL - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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FOOTBALL - (3) Jermayne Brooks of Struthers breaks away from (12) Chris Copeland for a long gain during their game Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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Boardman's (50) JT More takes down Austintown QB Jon Ballard during their game on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Boardman's (9) Rob Boyd scrambes for yards against Austimtown during their game on Friday night. Photo Mark Stahl

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FOOTBALL - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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FOOTBALL - Skevo Zambellis of Campbell is being pursued by (50) John DeSantis (20) Mike Kunzer and (25) Dylan Duchek of Struthers during their game Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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The Boardman defence sworm all over Austintow's (13) Will Mahone during their game in Boardman on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Boardman's (18) Nick Buonavolonta moves the ball early on Friday night in Boardman against Austintown. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Austintown's Will Mahone (13)moves the ball against Boardman during their game n Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Austintown's QB Jon Ballard (7) burst out of the pocket during ther game against Boardman on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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FOOTBALL - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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The Vindicator/William D. Lewis SMILES FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Posing happily in front of a backdrop of beautiful scenery at the Lake Club in Poland, where the “Magic of the Angels Christmas” will take place Nov. 21, are those involved with the Easter Seals fundraiser. From left to right are Clarence Smith, known as “Sonny,” this year’s honorary chairman; poster child Christian Trella, 3, in the arms of Todd Franko, editor of The Vindicator; Bianca Severino, 18, a former poster child; WYTV-33 personality Stan Boney; and Bob Komara of Komara Jewelers.

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Special to The Vindicator STOP TO SHOP: Getting ready to show off the holiday merchandise at the Shop in the Gardens are, sitting, Fred Martin, board president of Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens, and, back, left to right, Eileen Stankovich, manager of the shop; Jeanne Simeone, buyer for the shop; and Keith Kaiser, horticulture director of Mill Creek MetroParks.

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barnhart

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phipps

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Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blazquez

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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay HELPING OTHERS: For years, the Monday Musical Club has been organizing collection events to benefit the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. Some of those involved in the effort are, left to right, Monday Musical board members Richard Esposito, president; Walter DeBald; and Joan Gallitto, secretary; and Don Rosa, Rescue Mission board president.

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PURR-FECT PUNKIN: 2-year-old Hannah LaPlante was captured in this picture by her father, John, while she was painting a pumpkin at the Poland Halloween Parade last weekend.

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BREAK TIME: Taking a break recently at the Pumpkin Walk in the Flower Garden at Mill Creek Park is Mary Giovanna Melone, 19 months, of Boardman. Her parents are Michael and Kristy Melone.

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Madalyn Smith and her grandmother, Patty Hoover, both of Boardman, are checking out the pumpkins at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park.

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Jazzy Girl belongs to Marie and Dennis Roller of Liberty.

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The Green Team provided pumpkins to paint for students in Mrs. Sheehan's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School.

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Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.

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James Lipjanic, son of Jim and Candace Lipjanic of Boardman, inspected the pumpkins last year at the Whitehouse Farms Pumpkin Fest.

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GOOD GOURD! Harvey Crowley poses with the 845-pound pumpkin he grew this year.

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ENGOURDED: When Heather Antonucci of Girard came home for lunch one day,she found this squirrel inside her large pumpkin, which it had hollowed out. Heather says its stomach was so big, maybe it couldn't fit through the hole!

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Mikayla Upright, 4, and her poppy, Bob Savon, Youngstown make a princess pumpkin together.

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LYING DOWN ON THE JOB: Camden Cox, Austintown, appears to be taking a rest after a day of looking adorable in his costume.

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This is Chelsea Campbell of Youngstown.

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Kaitlin Burich of Austintown sits atop a giant gourd!

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Rowen and Maria Clark enjoyed posing their children around their fall decorations at their home in Campbell. Alexa is 2 1/2 and Ross is 9.

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This is a pumpkin carving done by Dave Len of Poland.

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This is Abby, a Cavalier King Charles owned and loved by Tom and Denise DeLuca of Struthers. they say she loves to get dressed up and is awaiting lots of treats and no tricks this Halloween night.

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Students decorated pumpkins during their Halloween party at Sebring Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Madelyn Banks of Grand Rapids, Mich., was snapped by Nana Lenore Banks.

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This is Caleb Hnat, 3, of Austintown.

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JACK O'LANTERN: Jack Buchner, 9 months, seems pleased with his first jack o'lantern.

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Thereasa Clark and Dean Coman were among the kindergarten students at Ellsworth Elementary School who decorated pumpkins, courtesy of the Green Team.

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Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.

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Students at Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's afternoon class decorated pumpkins.

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These kindergarten students participated in the Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson at Springfield Elementary School.

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The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

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The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

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Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.

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This is Camden Cox of Austintown.

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Reagan Jones from Loveland loved the big pumpkins at the Canfield Fair, which she attended while visiting with Grandpa and Grandma Sullivan of Canfield.

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This is a pumpkin carving done by Dave Len of Poland.

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Zackery Hull, 3, and Megan Hull, 2, of Poland are using their wagon to harvest the pumpkins from their backyard garden.

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Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.

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Landry Naples and Nicholas Brown were among the kindergarten students in Katie Gallagher's class at Ellsworth Elementary School who decorated pumpkins, courtesy of the Green Team.

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A LITTLE PUNKIN: Stella Schiavone, granddaughter of Dan Schiavone of Boardman, is barely a match for this huge pumpkin!

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Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.

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Jacob, 6, and Noelle, 3, show off the pumpkins they carved at their annual pumpkin-carving party in Boardman.

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The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

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Lindsay Jones, 3, 'surfs this pumpkin at Detwiler Farm last October.

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WALKING TALL: Mary Giovanna Melone, 18 months, of Boardman making her way through the Children's Corn Maze at White House Farms.

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The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

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Peg Flynn from the Green Team visited Mrs. Bonarigo's kindergarten class at Poland Union Elementary School and read 'Pumpkin Jack to the students. Afterward, each student received a mini-pumpkin to decorate and to compost later. Students pictured wit Peg are, standing from left, Sophia Diamandis, Austin Lambert, Gavin Wess and Margaret Dodge, and Jack Pepperney, holding the book. All of the students are from Poland.

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Getting ready to paint a pumpkin at the Davis Center in Mill Creek Park last October are Lindsay Jones, 3; Samantha Jones, 4; Allison Jones 3.

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ODOT workers Matt Kotanchek and John Keeney check over one of the plow/slag trucks at the ODOT garage in Canfield.

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Betsy Spin

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Boardman Township Road Department piles salt inside a silo the township maintains off Market Street.

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ODOT workers Matt Kotanchek checks over one of the plow/slag trucks at the ODOT garage in Canfield.

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Brian Spin

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Sears

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Early

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Special to The Vindicator HONORED: Members of the Rotary Club of Austintown who have achieved perfect attendance records during the first quarter of the year were honored at the club’s meeting on Oct. 19 at the Saxon Club on Meridian Road. Displaying their attendance certificates are, from left, bottom row, Tony Cebriak, Rachel Solida, Robin Stock and Brian Laraway, club president; middle row, Deanna Spirko and Hillary Prestridge; and top row, Chuck Baker, Gary Reel, Brian Frederick and Dr. Mitch Dalvin. “Why Diets Don’t Work” was the theme of Butch Temnick, who spoke at the meeting and encouraged members to get their weight and blood pressure under control by eating healthful foods.

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Special to The Vindicator ADMINISTRATORS: During a meeting Oct. 8 at the Grand Buffet in Boardman, the Kiwanis Club of Boardman installed a slate of officers who will head the organization during the coming year. Accepting the responsibilities of new positions were, from left, front row, Mark Luke, Roy Wright and Pete Gross, directors; and the Rev. Chuck Lundquist, president; and in back, John Finley, director; Rich Santilli, president-elect; and Brad Henderson, treasurer. Also inducted, but not pictured, were Brian George, vice president, and George Yates and George Basista, directors. The club generally meets on Thursdays. Prospective members are welcome. Anyone needing information on the club or interested in membership should call Lundquist at (330) 758-5132, or Santelli at (330) 726-7987.

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THINK PINK: Boardman High School cheerleaders participated in the Zeta Tau Alpha's Pink Ribbon Cheer Classic at YSU on Sunday, October 25th and received the Biggest Donor Award by raising more than $4,000.

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SPARTAN SPIRIT: Boardman Freshman cheerleaders Lyndsay Olenych, Jaclyn Jones, Angela Parillo, and Rylie Jarrett getting ready for a varsity home game.

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This was united's 2009 homecoming king and queen...Football player Zack Taylor, and homecoming queen..

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GO LHS! Timmy Lisko, Garth Vocature, Louie LeBron, Mike Kidd, Troy Belanger and Matt Zackasee will brave the elements (and break some rules) for their Lowellville Rockets!

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WE LOVE OUR BAND! The Lowellville High School marching band and danceline put on a fantastic halftime performance to Michael Jackson's Thriller. To us, they are always "BAND OF THE WEEK!"

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Gia Tkach, Brittany Mazzella and Rachel Collins try to keep dry during the Lowellville-Wellsville game. The rain and mud didn't keep the Rockets from winning 20-8.

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L to R: Senior drumline members Olivia Gessler, Mark Uroseva and Tim Campbell share a bittersweet celebration before their last home game with Junior drummers Christian Harrison and Ike Henry.

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The Fitch Seniors' tradition of exchanging flowers before their last home game is carried on by Sami Ragan.

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Girard Seniors celebrate senior night with an added bonus, AAC Blue Division Champs

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Senior Night: The Springfield Local marching band seniors take a moment for a picture with their band director. From left: Hannah McAndrew, director Matt Ferraro, and Katie Cozak.

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Mr. and Miss Springfield

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Published on October 27, 2009

SCARY JOB: Jeff Lyda, co-owner of Halloween Mania in Austintown, checks out masks at the store. He said a lack of stress is making Halloween a popular adult event.

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BALL BATTLE: Fitch’s Christian Goleno, left, battles Canfield’s Gia Nigro for the ball during Monday’s Division I district semifinal girls soccer game in Austintown. The Cardinals won 1-0 in overtime.

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RESTORATION PROJECT: Kirsten Peetz, left, and Justin Rogers of Mill Creek MetroParks examine a pool of standing water at the wetlands restoration site off Western Reserve Road in Canfield Township. Construction on the site began in July and culminated with the planting of native trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers last week.

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LOOKING AHEAD: Youngstown State’s Donald Jones (81) reaches for a pass while being watched by Southern Illinois’ Brandon Williams (6) during the Salukis’ 27-8 win over the Penguins on Saturday in Carbondale. The Penguins are preparing to take on South Dakota State this Saturday.

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WHO’S THAT?: Milly Lopez, an employee at Halloween Mania, tries on a mask at the store. Sales have been strong this month at the seasonal Halloween shop.

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Special to The Vindicator JUST TEA-SING: Prepared to serve after completing arrangements for a Victorian Christmas High Tea on Nov. 8 at the Strock Stone House are, from left, Joyce Pogany, president of Austintown Historical Society, and Marge Goldner, co-chair of the event,

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Harper

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Special to The Vindicator REST STOP: Each fall and spring the Rotary Club of Canfield sponsors a clothing drive for those in need. Once the clothing is collected, it is sorted, packed and distributed to Appalachia, Indian reservations, Central America and India. The Poorest of the Poor project was started almost 20 years ago by Girard-Liberty Rotarian S.P. Wright and has been successful due to generous donations and the support of the community. Members of the Canfield community, Rotarians, and Canfield High School Interact are shown as they take a well-deserved break after a busy morning working on the clothing drive. Relaxing during the rest stop are Interact members, from left, Michael Brocker, Alexis Bates, Matt Schaefer, Layla Benaie, Chelsy Skalada, Dom Mirto, and McKenzie Hagy. Also participating but not pictured was Nick Delisio.

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Special to The Vindicator TRAVELERS: At the Oct. 5 meeting of the Rotary Club of Austintown, the speakers were from left, Jim and Dawn Tallman of Niles. Jim Tallman is a past district governor and now chairman of the district foundation grant program. The Tallmans traveled to India to see the results from funding of between $300,000 and $400,000 that District 6650 has sent there over the past six years. They visited a microfinance conference, which offers grants to women to start businesses and then sponsor others with profits. They took part in a Polio Day, in which 160 million children were immunized. They toured many Rotary water and solar cooking projects, a deaf school and Pardata Pardadi school for girls who can learn a trade to support themselves. At right is Brian Laraway, Austintown Rotary president, who presented a book in honor of the speakers to be donated to Woodside Elementary School Library.

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Alpeter

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Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

Published on October 26, 2009

Bill Davis spent five years building the wooden sailboat William Harrow in the garage of his Girard home. He named the 19 foot boat for his grandfather.

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"Waiting in the rain to present Senior cheerleaders flowers are South Range cheerleaders, Kim Miglets, Alex DeRose, Emma Lewis, and Laura McEwan."

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"Two elementary girls, Reagan Irons and Salli Dispenza, decided that the rain wasn't so bad and came to the sidelines during the 3rd quarter to cheer with the South Range cheerleaders.

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"The rainy weather didn't stop the South Range band from performing Friday evening at halftime. The woodwinds didn't play, but the tubas and the rest of the brass sounded off!"

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"South Range band's version of the Jackson 5 performed during the halftime show...despite the rainy weather."

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"South Range Senior Cheerleaders are honored at Friday evening's Senior Night Ceremony."

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"South Range cheerleader, Dominique Bishop, signs a card for the East High Panthers using fellow cheerleader, Jesse Heck, as a desk."

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"South Range cheerleader, Emma Lewis, helps fellow cheerleaders Kim Miglets and Alex DeRose keep dry before Friday evening's rainy football game."

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"South Range Cheerleaders earned $3500 for breast cancer research and awareness and took that donation to the Pink Ribbon Cheer Classic at YSU this past Sunday. They were awarded trophies for first place "One in a Million" for the largest coin drive, first place "Best Banner," and seond place "Biggest Donation." In the past 6 years, the South Range Cheerleaders have raised $17,500 for this worthy cause.

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Briana and Bryce Revis showing some crusader spirt...GO CRUSADERS!!

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Here is a picture that can hopefully be put in this week's blitz "fan-tastic" back page. Provided Caption: Gina Serluco, graduate of Boardman High School, was crowned 2009 Homecoming Queen at Mount Union College.

Published on October 26, 2009

Please find attached: Austintown Falcon Girls U10 Travel Soccer Team (took 2nd place in their league at final tournament in Warren this weekend).

Published on October 26, 2009

Ursuline Fan Jumps at the Opportunity to show her Spirit!

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Father & son sharing a moment before the Mooney-Ursuline game. Frank Sr. & Frank Lucurell Jr. on senior night.

Published on October 26, 2009

Friendly rivalry neighbors Danny Brooks & Frank Lucurell at the Ursuline Mooney game.

Published on October 26, 2009

Kory and Erica, Struthers Senior Homecoming

Published on October 26, 2009

The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild Ed Port talks with Megan Biddle, of Cleveland, and Brian DePietro, of Austintown, during a spaghetti dinner benefitting Port at St. Dominic's Parish Center on Sunday afternoon. Members of NORA (Northern Ohio Racing Association), Biddle and DePietro met Port at benefit it Port's honor held by the organization in June, "He's a nice guy," says DePietro, "its a good cause, and he's got a good sense of humor."

Published on October 25, 2009

The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild Donna Beatty, of Warren, receives a glass of Montenevojo Montepulciano D'Abruzzo from eight year Stambaugh Chorus veteran, Barbara Modic, of Columbiana, during a wine tasting fundraiser benefitting the Stambaugh Chorus at Rosetta Stone on Sunday afternoon.

Published on October 25, 2009

Published on October 25, 2009

Township Administrator Jim Scharville

Published on October 25, 2009

The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild Co-Organizer and Member of the Columbus Knights of St. Dominic's Parish, Brian Antal, a resident of Poland, prepares spaghetti during a spaghetti dinner,benefiting Ed Port, at St. Dominic's Parish Center on Sunday afternoon. "Double it up," jokes Antal to a patron wearing a Cleveland Browns sweatshirt, "Browns fans get double!"

Published on October 25, 2009

Published on October 25, 2009

Sarah & Taylor with the Eagle

Published on October 24, 2009

Woodrow Wilson the new one takes shape at the corner of Gibson and Indianola in Youngstown.

Published on October 23, 2009

Dennis Alexander of Youngstown cuts drywall for a door way in the new Kaluza house.

Published on October 23, 2009

Published on October 23, 2009

Alaina Francis, a kindergartner at Dobbins Elementary School, looks intently as Bruce Langton gives a drawing lesson at the school. The school brings in authors and illustrators to promote literacy.

Published on October 23, 2009

DRAWING BOARD: Bruce Langton, a children’s book illustrator, gave a drawing lesson to students at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland Thursday. The school brings in authors and illustrators to promote literacy and to get children excited about books.

Published on October 23, 2009

Michael Nittoli, a kindergarten student, shows off his lady bug drawing at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland. The students received an art lesson from Bruce Langton, a children’s book illustrator, to promote literacy.

Published on October 23, 2009

Published on October 23, 2009

HALFWAY HOME: The new home for Joe Kaluza is about halfway finished, and volunteers and working every day to make sure the family is able to move in by mid-December.

Published on October 23, 2009

Sheriff Randall A. Wellington

Published on October 23, 2009

PHANTOMS - (3) Andrej Sustr of the Phantoms gets checked into the boards by (6) Andrew Panzarella during their game Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

Published on October 23, 2009

NEW GEAR: Lt. Robin Lees, commander of the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force, discusses new breaching tools purchased with $12,000 of federal forfeiture funds. The collection of equipment displayed in the roll-call room of the sheriff’s department includes battering rams and sledgehammers of varied sizes.

Published on October 23, 2009

HALFWAY HOME: The new home for Joe Kaluza is about halfway finished, and volunteers and working every day to make sure the family is able to move in by mid-December. Don Murphy, who is a part of the group that organized the construction project, said the electric work, plumbing and window work is complete. Workers hung drywall and siding on Thursday and Friday, and landscaping is expected to get underway this weekend.

Published on October 23, 2009

The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara--- Jim Metzinger of Austintown hangs siding onto the new Kaluza house. Friday October 23, 2009

Published on October 23, 2009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Ursulines #3 Dawalyn Harper starts to make a cut infront of Mooneys John Stoops and behind him #44 Mark Brandenstein - - #58 Ursuline is Pete Wearsch

Published on October 23, 2009

Published on October 23, 2009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Ursulines #26Akise Teague rambles and eludes Mooney defender #44 Mark Brandenstein - at Stambaugh Stadium

Published on October 23, 2009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Ursulines #28 Allen Jones takes off for a first in ten during first half action at Stambaugh Stadium- Behind him is Mooney #59 A J Thomas #44 Mark Brandenstein #41 Chris DeChellis - robertkyosay

Published on October 23, 2009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Ursulines #4 Paul Kempe drives through Mooney Defender #12 Joe Stoops as he scores Ursulines TD - robertkyosay

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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- hard to bring down Mooneys Braylon Heard takes on 33 Jeff Podolsky and #8 Keil'n Thurston ashe crashes for a first down during second quarter action at Stambaugh Stadium .

Published on October 23, 2009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Ursulines QB #4 Paule Kempe eludes Mooney defender #44 Mark Brandenstein as he throws for a short pass during first half action at Stambaugh Stadium -

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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Mooneys #5 Braylon Heard crashes through as Ursulines #8 Keil'n Thurston puts on the stop .

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#5 Mooney Braylon Heard out runs #33 Jeff Podolsky as he scores just before half time

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#5 Mooney Braylon Heard out runs #33 Jeff Podolsky as he scores just before half time

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Salem vs Lakeview

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Special to The Vindicator AWESOME AUCTION: Bids on the treasure trove of donated items, pictured above, will be accepted during live, silent and Chinese auctions that will take place during the annual Hope Gala on Nov. 7 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. The event will also include a gourmet dinner and live entertainment, and proceeds will benefit low income and underserved dindividuals in the tri-county area.

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Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hritzo

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Matthew Morgan and Jennifer Marstellar

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Banks

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Special to The Vindicator INSPIRING SLOGAN: T-shirts, designed in support of those with breast cancer and emblazoned with the slogan “Fight Like a Girl,” are displayed by Pam Simpson at The Simpson Gallery, 2208 Elm Road, Warren. The clothing line and accessories, such as tote bags and water bottle, are being sold to raise funds for the Ireland Cancer Center at Trumbull Memorial Hospital to provide assistance for patients with cancer. The fundraiser will include the sale of tickets to win an “All Pink Basket” containing a variety of clothing, candles, jewelry and accessories. For more information on the merchandise or store hours, call the gallery at (330) 372-1899.

Published on October 23, 2009

Published on October 23, 2009

Special to The Vindicator SERBIAN celebration: The Circle of Serbian Sisters will have their annual Night in Belgrade on Nov. 1 at the Serbian Memorial Hall, 54 Laird Ave., Youngstown. The evening will begin with a buffet dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $15 for adults and $7 for children 6-12. Children under 6 eat free. The cost for the dance only is $10. The buffet will feature ethnic Serbian cuisine, including rice pilaf and cevapcici. Libby Fill Ladies Tamburitzans will entertain with dinner music. Dance music will feature the Vatra Tamburaski Orchestra from Pittsburgh. A Chinese auction and door prizes will also be part of the evening. Make reservations by calling (330) 759-1671. Proceeds will help purchase new altar boy robes and priest vestments. Working hard to put this event together are, left to right, Niki Martin, refreshment chairman; Phyllis Kulics, admission tickets; Mikie Stankich, president and food chairman; Ann Milkovich, co-chairman; Christine Tepsick, co-chairman; and Barbara Rogich, ad book chairman.

Published on October 23, 2009

Published on October 23, 2009

SHIFTING GEARS: Ted Lyda, left, manager of Lanterman’s Mill, and Curt Artman of Ridge Machine and Welding in Toronto, Ohio, assess two halves of the bull gear, which is placed on the water wheel of the mill. The parts, each weighing about 1,000 pounds, were delivered Monday and installed Thursday. In far right photo, the grindstone is an example of the stones used in the milling of flour by Lanterman’s Mill.

Published on October 22, 2009

SOMBER REMINDER: Anthony Kolat of New Middletown holds up a picture of fellow Marines with whom he served. He was on one side of a compound in Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 23, 1983, when a suicidal truck bomber killed 241 U.S. service members, 220 of whom were Marines.

Published on October 22, 2009

MAKING A POINT: Walter “Buzz” Pishkur, former Forum Health CEO, explains why he resigned as CEO last month and has declined a $9,000-a-week consultant’s job for the health-care system.

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EULOGY: Monsignor Peter Polando delivers the eulogy for Capt. Ken Centorame, the Youngstown Police Department officer who died of leukemia Saturday. Monsignor Polando talked about Centorame’s faith and family at services Thursday at St. Matthias Church in Youngstown.

Published on October 22, 2009

SOCCER - (3) Peter Nog ( ) of Howland tries to keep (11) away from the ball Wednesday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

Published on October 22, 2009

Enrique Cruz, left, and his wife Darlene Cruz return some DVD's at the Red Box movie rental vending machines outside Tony's Finer Foods on 4600 W. Belmont, October 6, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois.

Published on October 22, 2009

WE’RE NORTHSIDE FAMILY: Employees at Forum Health Northside Medical Center in Youngstown rally to protest layoffs at the hospital and their exclusion from the decision. “You don’t treat family like that,” said James Brown, right, a member of Service Employees International Union District 1199’s board of directors. Mary Ann Hupp, SEIU administrative organizer for Forum, left, said she hopes Forum’s new interim CEO “includes us in the planning.”

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GRINDSTONE: This grindstone is an example of the actual stones used in the milling of flour by Lanterman’s Mill. The divots in the stone act as knives to remove the hard hulls of buckwheat and corn, and the flat surfaces grind the grains into flour, a mill official said.

Published on October 22, 2009

Greg Cooper AD for Canfield stands on the athletic field , behind him the band shell and the visiting stands... all have been redone in the last couple of years - robertkyosay

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STATE CHAMPIONS: Six students of the Boardman ATA Black Belt Academy won state championships this year in Korean Taekwondo. Pictured (left to right), first row: Brandon Breznai. Second row: Kim Campos, Caitlin Currier, Brielle Campos. Third row: Shawn Menousak, Robert Long (academy owner). Missing from photo is Yianni Koulianos. All except Long won state titles this year.

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Northside Medical Center on Gypsy Lane in Youngstown.

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family: Crystal and Michael Howell hold a photo of their daughter, Jabraya, an East High School cheerleader who died Wednesday. Michael is holding Jabraya’s brother, Michael Jr., 2, as they marked Jabraya’s 17th birthday Thursday.

Published on October 22, 2009

Special to The Vindicator WORD POWER: Rotary International designated Oct. 10 Make a Difference Day, and the Austintown Club did its part. With the Green Team of Mahoning County, Rotary and Fitch Interact members cleaned up Kirk Road. In another project, club members distributed dictionaries to all third-grade classes at Lloyd, Lynn Kirk, Watson, Woodside, St. Joseph/Immaculate Heart, St. Christine and Jackson Milton elementary schools. More than 500 students received dictionaries to keep. Above, students in Mrs. Carchedi’s and Mrs. Billock’s class at Woodside Elementary happily show off their new dictionaries.

Published on October 22, 2009

Special to The Vindicator NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS: Thirty members of Fitch Interact Club, with help from the club sponsor, the Rotary Club of Austintown, created 100 treat bags to be distributed to children at the Hope House of Youngstown. Among those involved in providing the Happy Halloween treats for the youngsters are, from left, kneeling, Miranda DeFurio and Liana DeFurio, and in back, Brandon Rivello, Zarek Bell, Sara Guittar, and Mariah DeFurio. During a recent meeting Eric Bohr, manager of Walgreen’s on Meridian at Mahoning Avenue, challenged members to get involved in the Dec. 18 Christmas party on Lexington Avenue for residents of the No Limits and Ginnette Alternative Centers.

Published on October 22, 2009

FIRE SAFETY: Members of the Hubbard Volunteer Fire Department spent the afternoon recently with students at St. Patrick School for Fire Safety Month, which is October. Below, fourth-grader Daniel Robinson tries on the gear that firefighters wear going into a fire. Above, Daniel and schoolmate Vito DiTomasso listen intently as volunteer fireman Jim Petro gives fire safety tips. Students learned to “Stop, Drop and Roll” if their clothing were to catch fire and were taught the importance of having working smoke detectors in their homes. After the indoor lessons, students went outside to see a firetruck and the equipment firefighters use, including the Jaws of Life.

Published on October 21, 2009

Christine Lohr and Kyle Latta

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Angela Cavalier and Benjamin Karmazin

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Special to The Vindicator CLASS ACT: The third annual dinner hosted by members of the Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing Alumni Association took place Sept. 26 at the Elks Club in Salem. The night included a silent auction and a 50-50 drawing. Sharing a moment at the event were, at left, Virginia Toot, a member of the school’s first graduating class, and Tammy Eckert, a member of the 2009 graduating class. For more information about the association, contact Ann Dattilio at (330) 222-1315, Loretta Ripple at (330) 718-6323, or hemspnalumni@comcast.net.

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Capt. Kenneth Centorame

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SYMBOL OF LIFE: Castranova models a charm bracelet with a breast-cancer symbol. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Castranova said her self-exam might have saved her life.

Published on October 19, 2009

LOOKING CLOSER: Alexis Cloud, an eighth-grader at Girard Junior High School, gets a closer look at fingerprints during a class project to find out who may have stolen some money from a teacher by using crime-solving techniques seen on popular TV shows such as “CSI.”

Published on October 19, 2009

The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild Poland's Vivien Clayton struggles to mantain control of the ball while defended by Canton McKinley's Tiara Smothers during the first half at Poland High School on Monday evening. 10.19.2009

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SURVIVOR: Judy Castranova of Hubbard, a breast-cancer survivor, said she regularly buys “pink” merchandise to benefit breast-cancer research.

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LAKE IS NEXT: Poland’s Vivien Clayton, right, struggles to maintain control of the ball while defended by Canton McKinley’s Tiara Smothers. Poland won and will play Uniontown Lake in the next round.

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Special to The Vindicator tourists: Austintown Homemakers visited the historic McBride House at 27 Hager St., Hubbard, during a recent open house. They were welcomed by, at right, Cecilia Cooper, president of Hubbard Historical Society, who provided a guided tour of the home. Guests may tour the McBride House from 2 to 5 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, or make special arrangements by calling the president at (330) 534-4247.

Published on October 19, 2009

Special to The Vindicator FIVE GENERATIONS: It was not only the 100th birthday of Clara Leone, seated, but also the 17th birthday of her great-great granddaughter, Lauren Newton, at left, that was celebrated during a party on Sept. 27. Joining the honorees for a five-generation picture are, from left, Deena Newton (Lauren’s mother); Mary Brincko (Deena’s mother); and Josephine Nave (Mary’s mother, and Mrs. Leone’s eldest child).

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Jake Guiriceo defeats James Hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James Hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James Hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James Hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James Hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

Published on October 19, 2009

Jake Guiriceo defeats James hope Oct. 17, 2009 at the Eastwood expo Center in Niles, OH.

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Kavin Moore

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Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

Published on October 18, 2009

Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

Published on October 18, 2009

Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

Published on October 18, 2009

Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

Published on October 18, 2009

Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

Published on October 18, 2009

Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

Published on October 18, 2009

Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

Published on October 18, 2009

Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

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Published on October 18, 2009

Billy Lyell defeats Chris Gray in a 8 round bout in Niles, OH Oct. 17, 2009.

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Captain Kenneth Centorame

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FUNDRAISER: Taking steps to ensure the success of a fashion show to be sponsored by Stambaugh Pillars are, from left, Phil Cannatti, executive director; Barbara Banks and Leilani Drake, cochairs; and Judy Conti, fashion coordinator. Proceeds from the Nov. 4 gala will support restoration projects at Stambaugh Auditorium.

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Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Fusco

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Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wash

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Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pauley

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Malvasi

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BOARDMAN - (51) Noah Patoray and (56) Ryan Phillis stop (22) Bobby Hamlet for no gain Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

Published on October 16, 2009

BOARDMAN - (1) Chase Hammond breaks away for a nice gain Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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BOARDMAN - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Kayla Fekety a third grader listens intently as a civics lesson was given to all third grader.. - 10152009

Published on October 16, 2009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay -----William Kay Mayor - Adrianne Sturm School Board President - and Dante Zambrini Superintendent talk to Hilltop Third graders about Civics Day - 10152009

Published on October 16, 2009

Dr. Robert Waddington, a member of the Lawrence County Historical Society, examines a house at 104 Wallace Ave, New Castle. He is one of a group New Castle area residents opposed to the house being demolished to make a parking lot. wd lewis

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BOARDMAN - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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BOARDMAN - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara---- YSU student Aaron Pitts bows his head in prayer at the Liberty High School gymnasium for Fields of Faith 2009, Wednesday October 14, 2009

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The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara-----Senator George Voinovich Friday October 16, 2009

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BOARDMAN - (7) Kenny Jones celebrates a touchdown Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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BOARDMAN - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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BOARDMAN - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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BOARDMAN - (13) Joe Markovitch leads the Boardman special teams and recovers a fumble Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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Audrey Presbylski , a community activist with an interest in historical preservation, stands near a house at 104 Wallace Ave, New Castle. She is one of a group New Castle area residents opposed to the house being demolished to make a parking lot. wd lewis

Published on October 16, 2009

Stopped #85 Eric Kennehan is brought down by McDonalds #21 Devin Bansberg at the line during first half action in McDonald - robertkyosay

Published on October 16, 2009

McDonalds #3 Nick Cupan goes for a first down that set up a second quarter touchdown as Reserves #59 Brian Powell - is in pursuit - robertkyosay

Published on October 16, 2009

McDonalds #21 Devin Bansberg clears his own whole as he busts through the line left is Reserves #80 Clayton Hull and behind him is #53 Ed Crump - robertkyosay

Published on October 16, 2009

tied up Reserves #7 Shane Ewing is brough down by McDonalds #3 Nick Cupan and #28 Stephen Mohamed at the line during second quarter action at McDonald - robertkyosay

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McDonalds #3 Nick Cuan Leaps ahead of Western Reserve defenders #21 Ed Newhouse for a first and 10 during first half action at McDonald - robertkyosay

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Dancing Steps Reserves #80 Clayton Hull sidesteps McDonalds #28Stephen Mohamed during first quarter action - at McDonald Stadium -robertkyosay

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Reserves qb #7 Shane Ewing steps lively away from McDonalds #3 Nick Cupan to make a first down during first half action in McDonald - robertkyosay

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Campbell vs Girard

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Campbell vs Girard

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Campbell vs Girard

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Campbell vs Girard

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Campbell vs Girard

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Campbell vs Girard

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Campbell vs Girard

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Campbell vs Girard

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Campbell vs Girard

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YSU AND HISTORY: Youngstown State University’s history department would take over the daily operations of the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, commonly known as the steel museum, on Wood Street under an arrangement being negotiated with the Ohio Historical Society, which owns and operates the museum. Part of the university’s history department would relocate to the building, which houses exhibits such as the one above depicting a worker clocking in at the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. plant in 1930. The museum would remain open to the public.

Published on October 16, 2009

NEW HOME: Chris Butcher, senior operations manager at VXI Global Solutions, stands among new operators at the company’s downtown call center. Butcher, a Mahoning Valley native, was working in Los Angeles when he suggested VXI consider Youngstown for a call center.

Published on October 16, 2009

READY FOR A FIGHT: Billy Lyell works out at Burnside Boxing Club on Wednesday. Lyell will fight Chris Gray at Eastwood Expo Center on Saturday night.

Published on October 16, 2009

Published on October 16, 2009

MUSEUM DISPLAY: An exhibit at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor depicts the hearth of the Buckeye Furnace that made iron in the early 19th century. Youngstown State University is negotiating with the Ohio Historical Society to take over the museum’s operation.

Published on October 16, 2009

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams, left, and Tobias Parrish, vice president of U.S. operations for VXI Global Solutions, pose after a ribbon-cutting ceremony. VXI opened its new downtown call center, which handles calls for DirecTV, with 40 employees Thursday.

Published on October 16, 2009

Gerald Fordham

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Special to The Vindicator FALL FASHIONS: Cards and games were on the agenda as guests attended a fundraising event sponsored by Columbiana Women’s Club on Sept. 30 at the clubhouse on Main Street. A highlight of the event was a fashion show at which, from left, Janet Tatman, Roberta Myers and Miriam Hutson, club members, modeled the latest in fall fashions from Miriam’s Selections shop on state Route 164, and from the club’s Next to New Shop. Not pictured were Shirley Fitzpatrick and Judi Karcher, who served as chairs for the event.

Published on October 15, 2009

"The Beat Goes On" despite the rain!

Published on October 15, 2009

"Our Turn!" , Fitch Band prepares to take the field at halftime as the Football team heads to the locker room.

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"Dodging Rain Drops."

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"No Dampened Spirit Here!"

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DANGER ZONE: Joey Dixon of Austintown stands alongside his brother’s Suzuki motorcycle at one of the most-dangerous intersections in Mahoning County — Mahoning Avenue and state Route 46 in Austintown. Dixon’s own motorcycle was totaled when he was in an accident at the intersection this past summer. He escaped without serious injury.

Published on October 15, 2009

NEGOTIATIONS OVER: From left, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and Girard Mayor James Melfi show a site plan for a 191-acre site along the Youngstown/Girard border that could be the location of a $970 million V&M Star Steel expansion. It took the two cities weeks to work out an agreement to annex the property, located in Girard, to Youngstown to clear the way for the project.

Published on October 15, 2009

Byard

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Weeks

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Becker

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Marie LaCava

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Bennett

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Louis laCava

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O'Neil

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Springfield's Homecoming Queen, Ashley Davis and cousin, Megan Riley prepare for Friday night football.

Published on October 14, 2009

ON THE ROOF: Firefighters spent a couple of hours putting out a fire in the roof of the Warren post office on High Street Northeast that started at 3:20 p.m. Monday. Water used to put out the fire did some interior damage to the building. Workers using torches on the post office roof started the fire, the fire department said. The post office was closed Monday for Columbus Day.

Published on October 14, 2009

STAGE COACH: David Mullane, right with Errol Kehrberg, speaks to students at a rehearsal for the Boardman Drama Guild’s fall production, “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The guild tackles high-profile productions such as “Chicago” and “Footloose.” In photo at top, from left, Tyler Moliterno, Katelyn Deladurantey, Kehrberg and Mullane prepare for the the fall musical. The group rehearses several days each week in the months leading up to the Nov. 19-22 production.

Published on October 13, 2009

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: From left, Tyler Moliterno, Katelyn Deladurantey, Errol Kehrberg and David Mullane prepare for the Boardman Drama Guild’s fall musical production. The group practices several days each week in the months leading up to the production.

Published on October 13, 2009

V&M Star Steel

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"Senior band members Ethan Parks and Brittany Haynes dance to "Zoot Suit Review" during the halftime show at the South Range football game."

Published on October 13, 2009

"Senior Clay Proust plays his trumpet to "Zoot Suit Review" in the Friday's band show by South Range Raider Band."

Published on October 13, 2009

"James Nell and Matt Gaston help to "Fire UP" the students at a recent South Range Pep Rally."

Published on October 13, 2009

"South Range Senior football players help the Senior cheerleaders with a cheer at Friday's pep rally."

Published on October 13, 2009

"South Range Senior football players, Kyle Seaver, Vince Miller, Tim Shives, and Hunter Spitz enjoy the pep rally on Friday."

Published on October 13, 2009

"Senior band members Ethan Parks and Brittany Haynes dance to "Zoot Suit Review" during the halftime show at the South Range football game."

Published on October 13, 2009

"Reagan Irons, Salli Dispenza, and Emili Boomhower cheered with the South Range Elementary cheer camp at Friday evening's football game."

Published on October 13, 2009

"South Range Elementary girls cheered with the high school cheerleaders during the 3rd quarter of Friday evening's rainy game."

Published on October 13, 2009

FRIENDLY RIVALRY: Joe Rupert, left, and Mason Shadduck, best friends and members of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, stand side-by-side in front of their house. The two are fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, respectively, and are anticipating the game between the teams Sunday.

Published on October 13, 2009

CRIME FIGHTER: Bob DeVicchio, owner of Bogey’s Bar and Grill in Coitsville, is doing everything he can to prevent another break-in at his business. He blocked up the back entrance to the building, where burglars got in earlier this month.

Published on October 13, 2009

TWO SCHOOLS: Four of the people organizing the Warren Western Reserve and Warren G. Harding class of 1968 60th Birthday Party on July 24 at Maffit Meadows on Bazetta Road in Bazetta Township are, from left, Rick Thompson of Reserve, Hank Angelo of Harding, Vicki (Vlad) Marino of Harding and Mark Clawges of Reserve. They posed in Clawges’ garage, where he keeps Harding and Reserve memorabilia.

Published on October 13, 2009

SUPER MODEL: Austintown Superintendent Vince Colaluca, right, explains to Rich Klena, left, the model of the proposed campus-style layout for the school district if a 2.9-mill bond issue passes next month. In the center is the Rev. Rick Stauffer, pastor of Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where a town-hall meeting took place. If passed, the bond issue would fund the 53 percent local share of a $50 million expansion project.

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Published on October 13, 2009

Liberty's Homecoming Court! L-R: Lauren Wine, Tammy Chevelan, Allison Armeni, Pooja Kwatra, Lydia Holden, and Shelbie Stefanski

Published on October 12, 2009

Girard Senior Attendents: Annie Lessick, Julia Guerrieri, Julie Parker, Chelsea Guerrieri and Chelsea Noufer

Published on October 12, 2009

"Go Big Gold" say the South Range cheerleaders on the sideline.

Published on October 12, 2009

"South Range senior band member Ethan Parks plays the fight song at the end of the game."

Published on October 12, 2009

Lowellville's marching band members enjoying the end of the game!

Published on October 12, 2009

Lowellville marching band members Kayla Theisler, Antonina Boggia, Annie Piccirillo and Andi Hrusovsky.

Published on October 12, 2009

Will Lightner and Stacey Harkelrode enjoy the Lowellville / Sebring game.

Published on October 12, 2009

The Rivalry of the Cousins: Cousins from Springfield and South Range battle it off at the South Range-Springfield game. On the left: Neil Buzzacco, Mario Buzzacco, and Dominic Joseph. On the right: Angela Buzzacco, Olivia Buzzacco, and Anthony Buzzacco.

Published on October 12, 2009

Born to Twirl: The Springfield Local Majorettes are all smiles before the half time show at South Range. From the left: Rebecca Platt, Amanda Dicks, and Amanda Lehnerd.

Published on October 12, 2009

Boardman's center Nick Fajack No 70 and Friends on the field and off the field. Always together. Friends forever Brothers always. Together we stand win or lose we are one.

Published on October 12, 2009

"Brrandon Homan rocks out with Guitar Hero at the Blitz tailgate party."

Published on October 12, 2009

"South Range fans hang out at the Blitz tailgate party."

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"South Range cheerleaders Dominique Bishop and Jesse Heck hang out with the Raider mascot at the Blitz tailgate party."

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"The South Range Drumline won the Drum-Off at the Blitz tailgate party!"

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"Peter Dinh hoists a friend at the Blitz tailgate party."

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"Little Raiders cheerleaders and friends are ready to cheer on the South Range team."

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"Little Raiders cheerleaders and friends are ready to cheer on the South Range team."

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"Members of the South Range Golf Team celebrate Aaron Seidler's (on shoulder) hole-in-one on the par 3 at Eagle's Pass against United. Members are from Left Standing: Matt Rhodes, Ethan Parks, Mike Thorpe, Tyler Rach, Brandon Pluchinsky, Brennan Allen. Kneeling: Hogan Russell, Brad Phillips, Mark Stewart. South Range Golf Team were named 2009 ITCL Champions for the 3rd year in a row!"

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Fitch's Spirit Club ready for Canton Glen Oak! ( ...and in the event that a ref gets sick or hurt???)

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Freddy and Freida cheer on their Falcons with the Fitch Marching Band!

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Canfield High School fans show their support for the Boys Soccer Team at a recent game against Poland. WE LOVE OUR CARDS!!!!

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"Jesse Heck poses with fellow South Range cheerleader Dominique Bishop who had the night off from cheering to be on 2009 Football Homecoming Court."

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"The South Range Raider mascot tells senior cheerleader Brittany Haynes a secret on the sideline during the game Friday evening."

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"The South Range tuba players take off on a tuba run during the halftime show."

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"South Range Band Booster Officer Mr. Dieger show his Raider spirit. The painting is done by the flagline members."

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"South Range Homecoming Queen Carly Fusco and Senior Attendant Dominique Bishop pose for photos after the ceremony."

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Lowellville's marching band members enjoying the end of the game!

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Lowellville's marching band members enjoying the end of the game!

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J T Hvisdak and friends give Lowellville's win a thumbs up!

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Lowellville's marching band members enjoying the end of the game!

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Lowellville's marching band members enjoying the end of the

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Nick Giancola and Josh Ivack celebrate the Lowellville Rocket's win over Sebring 25-0.

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Lowellville's marching band members enjoying the end of the

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Austintown Fitch students help the crowd get fired up against Canton McKinley Photographer Emmett King

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Cousins Lena Notareschi and Johnny Perry at the Lowellville / Sebring game.

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Cousins Geno Tkach and Jimmy Perry take a break during the Lowellville / Sebring game. Lowellville won 25-0.

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Krista Romano, Kayla Theiser and Antonina Boggia relax after the halftime performance of the Lowellville marching band at the Lowellville/Jackson Milton game.

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The Canfield Girls Tennis Team trys to keep warm together while waiting to hit the courts during sectional play in Canton, Ohio. From left Salena Nagy, Paige Zwicker, Maggie Kamenitsa, & Kaitlin Kaleel. Back row, Kelly Kuppler, Gabby Brant, Nicole Cordy, Nicole Chahine, and Coach Rob Stephens.

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The2009 Lowellville girls homecoming court during halftime.

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Dominic DeFrank, Alex Harkelrode, Paolo Depasquale and Evan Collins help out on the sidelines for the Lowellville Rockets.

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The Lowellville danceline and marching band comes off the field after the halftime performance at Sebring.

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Nancy Grapevine, Tom Harkelrode, Lisa Perry and Chris Crilley take a break while cheering on the Lowellville Rockets at Sebring.

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A night of celebrations! The Lowellville boys golf team was recognized at Friday's homecoming game for qualifying for state. The Rockets went on to win over Southern Local 20-7.

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Big Band Big Win over Hoover Big Celebration GO BOARDMAN! First time in 8 years Boardman beat Hoover so alot to celebrate about. JoAnne Fajack

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Lowellville senior trombone players Joe Harris and Amber Ivack take a break during third quarter at Lowellville's victory over Jackson Milton.

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Sisters and best friends, Paige Baker and varsity football cheerleader, Morgan Baker, get together during halftime of the Dover game to hangout.

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DRUMMING FOR THE FANS: Jordan Kramer, Tyler Emery, Jon Braden and Ricky Rinko get the crowd excited at Girard's Friday night win over Champion.

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Morgan Baker, Chelsey Baltes, and Elizabeth Cerimele are best friends and varsity football cheerleaders for Canfield High School. This was taken after celebrating their win against their Lakeview scrimmage.

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Girard Senior Attendents: Annie Lessick, Julia Guerrieri, Julie Parker, Chelsea Guerrieri and Chelsea Noufer

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Waiting for the Game: Members of the Springfield Local Marching Band wait to get off the bus at the South Range Stadium.

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UHS Varsity Cheerleaders beaming with Pride

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UHS Varsity Cheerleaders beaming with Pride

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Fitch Falcon Royalty, Alissa Breakiron and Dave Milne.

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Fitch's Homecoming Queen, Alissa Breakiron, congratulated by "Freddy", Nate Choma.

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Columns, gated entrances adorn some of the mausoleums and vaults

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Many of Youngstown's well-known families are resting at Calvary

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HANDY CANDY: Manal Hamdan, of Boardman, gives a stick of cotton candy to a hungry onlooker. Hamdan and others celebrated their heritage during and open house for the Islamic Society of Youngstown on Sunday afternoon.

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CRUISE CONTROL: Chris Craft and Nina Combs, both of Boardman, finalize details on a cruise to Cancun, Mexico, with Apple Vacations. The two attended the first Travel Show at the Holiday Inn in Boardman on Sunday.

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HANDIWORK: A member of the Islamic Society of Youngstown carefully applies a temporary henna tattoo to a patron’s hand. The Islamic Soctiety had an open house Sunday afternoon at its Homewood Avenue mosque.

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Autumn colors accentuate the resting places

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Four tiny stone markers of those taken away too soon

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Set just inches tall, the stone marker of a young child is worn away by time

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Delores Vicarel (l) and sister Joanne Colla of Youngstown (r) visit the resting places of their husbands Patrick and Alfred

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The picturesque hills of Oak Hill Cemetery

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Surrounded by immaculate grounds at Calvary Cemetery

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BSMB Drum Major - Senior Ben Howard

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Homecoming Victory Score

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The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara--- Irishman Dawalyn Harper (3) outruns Central Catholic's Jack Anderson (25) and Dylan Dehoff (19) at Stambaugh Stadium to score a touchdown in the first quarter Friday October 9, 2009

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The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara--- Irishman Allen Jones (28) escapes the grasp of Central Catholic's Dillon Stertzbach (24) at Stambaugh Stadium Friday October 9, 2009

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Columbiana's QB (10)Austin Barbato looks to get away from Springfield's (77) Thomas Bobosky during their game on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Springfield's (49) JIm Zubick runs the ball against Columbiana's (66) Matt Douglas during their game on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Springfield's (49) JIm Zubick looks for running room against Columbiana during their game on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Springfield's (34) Dylan DeJane blocks Columbiana QB Austin Barbato's pass on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Steam rools of of the Columbiana defence as they get set to protect their goalline against Springfield. Photo/Mark Stahl

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Springfield's (31) Jason Horn looks for running room against Columbiana during their game on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara--- Ursuline Dawalyn Harper (3) alludes Central Catholic's Dillon Stertzbach (24) to score a touchdown during the first quarter at Stambaugh Stadium Friday October 9, 2009

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The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara--- Irish Chris Collins (7) and Central Catholic's Dillon Stertzbach (24) during the first quarter at Stambaugh Stadium Friday October 9, 2009

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The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara--- Irishman Allen Jones (28) flies past Dillon Stertzbach (24) and Carmen Bonamico (81) to score a touchdown during the first quarter at Stambaugh Stadium Friday October 9, 2009

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The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara--- Irish's Allen Jones (28) with Central Catholic's defensive back Zach Ungashick (34) grasping his leg during the first quarter at Stambaugh Stadium Friday October 9, 2009

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Columbiana's RB (22) Nick MacMillan gets some tough yards against Sprinfield during their game on Friday night. Photo/Mark Stahl

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The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild Basketball court at Austintown Park. 10.9.2009

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Meredith Lilly speaks with congressman Tim Ryan at the Mahoning County Country Club prior to the 90th NAACP Banquet on Friday evening.

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STORY TIME: Bill Dick, of Goshen Township, reads from his new book, “Santa Meets God’s Ukrainian Children,” to Zachary Smith, 4, of Columbiana, and Anna and Luke Shevchik, 2 and 5 respectively of Greensburgh, Pa. They were at the Children’s Center for Science & wTechnology, 139 E. Boardman St., on Friday.

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HAPPY MEMORIES: Robert McIntyre, who has lived on Lancaster Drive near Wedgewood Park in Austintown since the 1960s, said he played in the park as a teenager, as did his children. He said he’s happy to see the park reopened for current residents to enjoy.

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WELCOME TO WEDGEWOOD: Wedgewood Park was purchased by Austintown Township in the late 1990s

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DRUMMING UP SUPPORT: Involved in planning a charity concert to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley and Angels for Animals on Oct. 18 at Stambaugh Auditorium are, standing from left, former Sen. Harry Meshel; Ron Chick, whose 22-piece All Star Alumni Big Band will be featured; and Jim Echement and the Rev. David L. Sherrard of the Rescue Mission; and, seated from left, Diane Less, co-founder of Angels for Animals, and Ruth McMonagle, event sponsor.

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The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild SUPPORTERS: Ebony Lifeline Support Group’s banquet committee members, from left, Jackie Martin, Toni DiMargio, Pat Traylor and Ed Prayor Sr., pose at Church Hill Counseling in Liberty. Not pictured are committee chairman Bob Thomas and member Jack Carter.

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Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rappach

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Fitch vs. Jackson JV

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Fitch JV vs. Jackson

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ART ON DISPLAY: Suzanne Bort Gray is the art coordinator at the Davis Family YMCA in Boardman. The pieces on display behind her were created by members of the Y and students in Gray’s Y classes.

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CLOSING PRAYER: Pastor Edward P. Noga, a member of ACTION, gives the closing prayer at an event in front of the former Linton Funeral Home on Youngstown’s North Side. The city will demolish the structure shortly. Holding hands with the priest are, from left, Caitlyn Cominsky, 15, and her sister, Haylee, 11, both of Youngstown.

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ONE MORE CHANCE: Tom Mahoney, former Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services director, hands the bailiff his driver’s license in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. Judge John M. Stuard sentenced Mahoney to four years’ probation for his conviction on a cocaine-possession charge.

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NEW JOBS: Ohio governor Ted Strickland addressed a crowd and announced 150 new jobs at the AT&T call center in Boardman. The announcement was made at a press conference Thursday.

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Hubbard's Lexi Starheim slips a shot past Salems Olivia Mitchley, left, and Amy Scullion.

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Salem's Olivia Mitchley blocks a shot by Hubbard's Jillian hinkle#21 at right is Hubard's Jackie Carlisle. wdlewis

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Missouri QB Cody Kirby is brought down by YSU's Taylor Hill during first half action Saturday.

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Missouri's Clay Harbor tries to bring in a second quarter pass during Saturday Oct 3, 2009 game at Youngstown State, Defending for Youngstown are Sir Demarco Bledsoe, center, and Lenny Wicks. The pass was incomplete.

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YSU's Brittany Grove (8) blocks the oncoming ball from Wright State Becca Awaa (33)

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SHARING PRAYER: Rosaries are packed alongside school, medical and dental supplies to be shipped to El Salvador.

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A NEW NOTION: Canfield Local Schools Superintendent Dante Zambrini, left, assists high school athletic director Greg Cooper with a removable first step to the school gymnasium’s new bleachers. The school district completed a renovation project, which cost about $300,000, and replaced the gym floor as well as the bleachers.

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LIFE IN PRISON: Brittnay McCoy, left, and her sister, Chelise McCoy, took turns speaking about Eugene Cumberbatch, who was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the April 13 deaths of their brother Lloyd McCoy Jr., 11, and Marvin Chaney, 26. Deputy Nick Veri is pictured at far left.

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ACCUSED OF DOUBLE MURDER: Lorenza I. Barnette, center, charged with two counts of aggravated murder, two counts of kidnapping, two counts of aggravated robbery, and arson, enters a plea of innocent Tuesday to those charges in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. He is flanked by his attorneys Paul C. Conn, left, and Thomas E. Zena.

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PACKING SHOES: From left to right, Ginny Pugh, Mary Grace Bucko, Sally Perunko and Sally Pallante grab shoes and tape them together to be packed. Perunko and six others will travel to a village in El Salvador for mission work and will give the 134 pairs of gently worn shoes to the villagers.

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HELPING HANDS: Volunteers sift through dental supplies donated from area churches and businesses. The supplies will be transported to San Jose Villanueva, El Salvador, as part of a mission trip that includes members of Ursuline High School’s class of 1958.

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LIFE IN PRISON: Eugene Cumberbatch appeared in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court with his attorney, Joseph Fritz, to be sentenced for his role in the April 13 deaths of Lloyd McCoy Jr., 11, and Marvin Chaney, 26. Cumberbatch was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 38 years.

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RENOVATIONS: Scaffolding is set up outside the National City building in downtown Youngstown. National City Bank was bought out by PNC Bank last year, and the building’s signage is scheduled to be replaced in the coming months.

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RENOVATIONS: Scaffolding is set up outside the National City building in downtown Youngstown. National City Bank was bought out by PNC Bank last year, and the building’s signage is scheduled to be replaced in the coming months.

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MEMORIES: Nick Noviello shares some of his memories in the Bridge Street store in Struthers where he’s worked for 60 years. The store and its inventory will be auctioned Thursday.

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SURVIVORS IN PINK: Geralyn Lucas, right, writer of the book and screenplay, “Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy,” talks with Patti McSuley of Boardman on Monday at the Pink Ribbon Tea at The Georgetown in Boardman. McSuley, who works at Regis Salon in Southern Park Mall, is a breast-cancer survivor and by coincidence, styled Lucas’ hair.

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STORE OWNER: Jihad Mahd, owner of Big Apple Convenient Mart on Youngstown Road, Warren, said there may have been more than 100 people in the area of his store when the shooting occurred early Saturday.

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ON THE BLOCK: Nick Noviello heads toward his storefront, where signs advertise this week’s auction.

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TAKE IT DOWN: ACTION, a faith-based, grass-roots community organization, wants Youngstown to demolish the long-vacant Linton Funeral Home on the North Side. Among those calling for the building to come down are, from left, Byron Armour, a North Side resident; Rose Carter, an ACTION organizer, and Pastor Joseph Rudjak of Sts. Peter and Paul Church.

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7 th District Court of Appeals judges cut ribbon at dediction of new courthouse Friday. l-r Mary DeGenaro, Cheryl Waite, Gene Donofrio and Joseph Vukovich. WILLIAM D LEWIS

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Special to The Vindicator OPTIMISTIC: The 50th anniversary of Austintown Optimist Club was celebrated Sept. 11 at the Fifth Season Banquet Center in Mineral Ridge. The club had 60 members when it was chartered on Dec. 16, 1958, as the 65th Optimist Club in Ohio. Among those attending the celebration was 50-year member and Charter President Earl Yost. Pictured above are the current club officers, from left, Dean Ferris, secretary; Darlene Schaefer, sergeant-at-arms; Lynn Larson, president; and Joe Zemko, treasurer. Past presidents of Austintown Optimist Club are pictured below during the festivity. They are, from left seated, Dick Stoy, Ferris, Joann Sulenski, Yost, Larson, Nancy Stoy and Tim Tryon, and standing, Zemko, Joe Leonard, Bill Sulenski, Lt. Gov. Floyd Barger, Pete Fraser, Ikram Khawaja and Bill Davis. The club, which is known for its distinguished history, is especially proud of its positive impact on the youth of the community. Prospective members are invited to attend meetings at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Saxon Club on Meridian Road.

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Special to The Vindicator GOP HONOREE: Ann Schweinfurth of Howland, a longtime member of the Warren Republican Women’s Club, was honored as one of the 27 outstanding Republican women by the Ohio Federation of Republican Women. Mrs. Schweinfurth is recognized for her years of service and dedication. The event took place in Columbus at the Worthington Hills Country Club. Members attending, back row, left, are Cary Ann Koren, Dorie Harris and Eddie Wolcott. In the front row are Karen Skillings, president of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women, honoree Schweinfurth, and Shirley Sadler, president of the National Federation of Republican Women.

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Autumn Andrews of Petersburg, holds her neice 19 month old Camille Andrews, while receiving a rust belt beer from Rust Belt Brewing Co.'s Brewmaster, Nick Rosich, of Pittsburgh as he stands alongside the brew company's president and youngstown resident, ken blair.

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The Vindicator/Dan Shields on Spring Commons Bridge as Matt Folk begins to move ahead for the finish of the Peace Race.

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The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild Alan Burns, age 13 of Boardman, and Zach Stamp, age 12 of Boardman, run through Mill Creek Metro Park during the Peace Race on Sunday morning.

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OFF AND RUNNING: Joe Scalzo, a Vindicator sports writer, left, runs his third Peace Race. Scalzo crosses the starting line Sunday on West Indianola Avenue with his wife, Tiffani, center, running her first 10-kilometer race.

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ELEMENTS: Janice Lessman-Moss, curator of the “Touch and Scale” art display, stands near her weaving combination of silk, nylon, paint and ink that she calls “Elements.” The piece is part of an exhibit of artwork from Kent State University students and faculty.

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Judy Foster of Enon Valley, Pa., above right, wears a period costume as she talks to Sandy and Patrick Gatta of Poland about the life of Frederick Workman, a Gettysburg veteran who died in 1888. The Gattas said they are considering joining the historical club.

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FALL FEST: Crafts are on display, at left, outside a booth by D&J’s Unique Designs at Boardman Township Park. Boardman Rotary’s Oktoberfest began Saturday and continues today.

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The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild Indiana Ice's Goal Kepper, Casey DeSmith, places his glove over the puck as teamate Alexander Kuqali, defends against Mahoning Valley Phantom's Brett Gensler who comes to a sliding stop after being knocked off balance during his shooting attempt during the first period at the Covelli Centre on Saturday evening. 10.3.2009

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NOTHING’S IMPOSSIBLE: Tommy Angelucci, 3, of Concord uses his shoulder to push against a large pumpkin at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off. Tommy’s dad, Mike, was one of the competitors Saturday at Parks Garden Center in Greenford.

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Carl Angiuli and his 8-month-old daughter, Gisella, above, pose near some gourds at a booth for Angiuli’s Farm Market in Canfield.

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HISTORIC EVENT: Greg Ricker, points as he explains the life of J. Smith Cowden, who was buried in 1902 at Oak Hill Cemetery, near downtown Youngstown. Cowden was the third firefighter to die in the line of duty for the Youngstown Fire Department. Ricker, who is dressed as a firefighter, is part of the Mahoning and Shenango Valley Historical Club, which gave a presentation Saturday at the South Side cemetery.

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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: Christy Harp and her husband, Nick, are lifted up after setting a record for heaviest pumpkin at The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off. The Massillon couple’s pumpkin weighed 1,725 pounds at the event Saturday at Parks Garden Center in Greenford.

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FALL FEST: Crafts are on display, at left, outside a booth by D&J’s Unique Designs at Boardman Township Park. Boardman Rotary’s Oktoberfest began Saturday and continues today. Carl Angiuli and his 8-month-old daughter, Gisella, above, pose near some gourds at a booth for Angiuli’s Farm Market in Canfield. Alison Akuszewski and George Stavrenos of Boardman, right, view mums from Lutz Greenhouse in Salem.

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YSU's Donald Jones eludes Terian Washington of Missouri during 1 rst half action Saturday. wd lewis

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Alison Akuszewski and George Stavrenos of Boardman, right, view mums from Lutz Greenhouse in Salem.

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HISTORIC EVENT: GThe Mahoning and Shenango Valley Historical Club gave a presentation Saturday at the South Side cemetery. Steffon Wydell Jones is dressed as a Civil War soldier as he talks about the life of Thomas W. Sanderson, a former Youngstown mayor who is buried in this mausoleum. Listening are Virginia and Ed Mannion of Columbiana and Alma Gabriel of Warren.

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Boardman vs North Canton Hoover

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CRESTVIEW - EAST PALESTINE - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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CRESTVIEW - EAST PALESTINE - The Crestview defense puts the stop on (9) Ryan Dilworth during their game Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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CRESTVIEW - EAST PALESTINE - (2) Shane Peterson gets away from (9) Adam Britton for a score during their game Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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CRESTVIEW - EAST PALESTINE - (3) Adam Coppock celibrates his first quarter touch down Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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CRESTVIEW - EAST PALESTINE - (28) Andrew Mayer tries to get away from (60) Ben Gysin during their game Friday night. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

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Salem vs Campbell Oct. 2,2009

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Special to The Vindicator HARVEST SPECIAL: Among those who have completed arrangements for a fall festival, which will benefit Lloyd Elemenatary School and its students, are, from left, Jenn Kluchar, committee cochair; Kelly Constance, festival chair; and Kim Smrek, committee member.

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Mr. and Mrs. John Scotford

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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hull

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PARTY PLANNERS: Satisfied with final preparations for a major fundraising event to be sponsored by Youngstown Federation of Women’s Clubs are, from left, Barbara Higgins, Marylou Stimple, Suzanne Brown, Rusti Puromaki, and Debra Kostelic, club members.

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Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Lewis Sr.

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Timko

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Ivan and Alec Bosnjak of Boardman are at Myrtle Beach, N.C. in August.

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The Andrew Murzda Jr. family of Hubbard enjoyed vacationing at Bush Gardens in Florida in July.

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1-year-old Cooper Martz was 'surfing' in the Outer Banks.

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Autumn and Amber Murzda of Hubbard are enjoying there first water ride at Bush Gardens in July.

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Kristen Fechtel, left, and Emily Shipley, two best friends and both of Struthers, were in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on vacation in July.

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Carson John Arfaras, son of John and Lori Arfaras of Canfield, is enjoying playing on the slide when he was on vacation with his family.

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6-month-old Alexandra Cvetkovic, daughter of Nikki and Mathew Cvetkovic of Austintown, looks like she's had enough vacationing She and her family were at Myrtle Beach in September.

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Lisa and Dominic Pannunzio, along with their children Andrea and Anthony, enjoy dinner cooked outdoors on the beach on the island of Curacao, part of the Netherland Antilles.

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Alec, Ivan and Ava Bosnjak of Boardman are at Myrtle Beach, N.C. in August.

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What a catch! Taken at the Outer Banks in North Carolina and provided by Howard and Suzie Hallas of Poland.

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Eric and Melissa Pregi of Boardman and their children, Sean and Liana, have just finished a carriage ride in New York's Central Park.

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Anthony Pannunzio, Dominic Pannunzio and Andrea Pannunzio, all of Mineral Ridge, are preparing to go scuba diving on the island of Curacao in the Netherland Antilles.

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Here are Andrew Cvetkovic, 4 1/2, and his sister, Alexandra, 6 months, during their first visit to the beach in September at Myrtle Beach. They are the children of Nikki and Matthew Cvetkovic of Austintown.

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Sean and Liana Pregi of Boardman stopped at Wall Street during their vacation in New York.

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Autumn and Amber Murzda of Hubbard met Minnie and Mickey Mouse at Disney World in Florida in July.

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Sunset on Lake Erie in Saybrook, between Geneva-on-the Lake and Ashtabula. Provided by Howard and Suzie Hallas.

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Among the family members who were in Bermuda in July for the marriage of Sommer Fasulo and Spencer Conway were Joe Fasulo, a resident of Bermuda; Nick Hodnicky of Hubbard; Sommer; Laura, Bermuda; Doris Chianello of Campbell, the bride’s grandmother; and Shirley Hodnicky of Coitsville.

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Four-year-old Maggie McGlone of Boardman is a granddaughter of Pete Gabriel.

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This picture of Gracie and Jack enjoying Presque Isle was sent by Ray and Mary Pat George of Youngstown.

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MILKING THE SUMMER: Marcus Gromofsky, grandson of Emma Lou Gromofsky of Boardman and the late Bill Gromofsky, learned how to milk a cow at the Canfield Fair while vacationing here. He is the son of Alan and Cindy Gromofsky of Brewster, N.Y.

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Bryan and Karen Gough are 'making sure the ride is safe' for their son, Eli, in the lazy river at the Carribean Resort in Myrtle Beach in July. The picture was taken by Grandma Nancy Gough of Struthers.

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A number of local residents traveled to the home of Karen Chianello Fasulo in Bermuda in July for the marriage of her daughter, Sommer Fasulo, and Spencer Conway. Sommer is the granddaughter of Doris Chianello of Campbell and the late Sam Chianello. Among the relatives making the trip were Corrie Romesburg of Warren and Shirley Hodnicky of Coitsville.

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Will Frankford, grandson of Bob and Marilyn Frankford of Girard, is pictured at Bolton Landing in upstate New York. Will is the son of Rob and Lauren Frankford of Ballston Spa, N.Y.

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Ava Bosnjak of Boardman is making sand angels at Myrtle Beach, N.C., in August.

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Michael Cougras, 8, and his sister, Connie, 6, of Poland are at the Chesapeake Bay at Ocean City, Md., in July.

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Tim Anderson of Austintown is hanging out at the Grand Palladium in Riviera Maya.

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Friends Ronnie Hryb, 8, Zachary Hryb, 6, Michael Cougras, 8, and Connie Cougras, 6, enjoy a day at the beach in July.

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Michael Cougras, 8, of Poland boogie boards in the Atlantic Ocean at Ocean City, Md., in July.

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Dan Shields of Canfield vacationed at Flat Tops in Yampa, Colo., while visiting national forests and parks.

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Nicholas Workman, 9, and Scott Workman were parasailing in Madeira Beach, Fla., in June.

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This is a picture of Shawn Anthony Marcello, 9 months old, spending his summer vacation in the pool with his daddy, Shawn V. Marcello. Picture was sent by his mommy, Amanda Marcello. They live in Hubbard.

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Melissa, Liana and Sean Pregi of Boardman stroll through Little Italy during a family vacation in New York.

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Sommer Fasulo, left, and Corrie Romesburg took time out to do some helmet diving to swim with the groupers during their recent trip to Bermuda in July for Sommer's wedding to Spencer Conway. Sommer is a granddaughter of Doris Jean Chianello of Coitsville and a great-niece of Darlene Romesburg of Struthers. Corrie is a freshman at Youngstown State University.

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On their first family vacation in August in Ocean City, Md., are Brandon and Jackie Bower of Austintown and their children, Brelyn, 4, and Kaelyn and Hadyn, 2.

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Kaelyn and Hadyn Bower, 2, children of Brandon and Jackie Bower of Austintown, enjoy their first trip to the beach at Ocean City, Md.

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Matthew and Julia Ranno, children of Sam and Donna Ranno of Poland, spent a day at Virginia Beach.

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Steamboat Springs Rodeo in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Taken by Dan Shields of Canfield.

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Sierra Campbell, 11, of Youngstown is pictured here at the zoo.

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Family members traveling to Bermuda in July for the marriage of Sommer Fasulo and Spencer Conway included Corrie Romesburg of Warren, Cheryl Chianello of Poland, Jenna Chianello of Pittsburgh and Shirley Hodnicky of Coitsville.

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Here are Wil Nedostup, his wife, Amy Lushinsky Nedostup, and their boys, Blaise and Alerik. Wil, an Army helicopter pilot, was on leave from Afghanistan, and they vacationed in Panama City, Fla.

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Running races in unusual places: Presidio 10K in San Francisco, Calf. Taken by Dan Shields of Canfield.

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Ron, Keary and AJ Iarussi of Struthers stand on some rocks overlooking the ocean in Aruba.

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'Backs in Myrtle Beach' shows, from left, Lyndsay Olenych of Boardman High School, Natalie DeGenova of Poland High School, Laura Tinkler of Canfield High School, Joellin Chance of Austintown Fitch High School, Caprie Klacik of Boardman High School and Rylie Jarrett of Boardman High School.

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Michael Campbell, 9, Youngstown spent a day at the zoo.

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Lindsay and Allison Jones, 4, and Samantha Jones, 5, are enjoying their first time at the beach in July in Alabama.

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Michael McGlone, 22 months, is enjoying the sunset at Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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'More backs in Myrtle Beach' shows, from left, Laura Tinkler of Canfield High School, Leah Callaway of Boardman High School, and Natalie DeGenova of Poland High School.

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This excited little one is Sammie Masucci of Poland.

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While visiting in Youngstown this summer, Thomas Hull III, 4, and his parents, Larisa and Thomas Hull of Ann Arbor, Mich., spent time at the Pittsburgh Zoo, where he made this friend in the petting area.

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Vacationers are having fun at a new beach on Olive Drive, Saybrook, at Lake Erie. Photo provided by Howard and Suzie Hallas of Poland.

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Tricia Bettura , left, Rachel Melewski of Canfield are jumping with joy at Myrtle Beach!

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Joe, Alex and Anthony Weimer of Poland are inside an aircraft carrier at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Cincinnati.

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Alex and Anthony Weimer of Poland are at the Cincinnati Zoo.

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Brandon Bower of Austintown enjoys a stroll on the beach with his two girls, Brelyn, 4, and Kaelyn, 2.

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Yosemite Valley, Calif., taken by Dan Shields of Canfield while visiting national parks and forests.

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Sydney Masucci is the daugher of John and Kristin Masucci of Poland.

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Matthew and Julia Ranno, children of Sam and Donna Rano of Poland, enjoy a camel ride at the Cleveland Zoo.

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There was no information included with this picture, but it was just too cute to omit!

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Father and son, Ron and AJ Iarussi of Struthers, went tubing in Aruba.

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Allison and Lindsay Jones, 4, buried their cousin Isabella's feet in the sand while in Gulf Shores, Ala., in July.

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Members of Jamie's Dance Force Competition Team were in Myrtle Beach in July. They took time out from competing at the Starpower National Talent Competition to make some memories on the beach. Studio owner and director Jamie Cordon is in the center of the back row.

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McKenna Sweeney, 4 1/2, of Boardman enjoyed a day Disney World in Florida that included a visit with Mulan!

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Dennis Moore of New Castle, Pa., sent this picture of the sunrise at Virginia Beach.

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While visiting in Youngstown this summer, Thomas Hull III, 4, and his parents, Larisa and Thomas Hull of Ann Arbor, Mich., spent time at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

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On vacation in Hawaii are, from left, Angie Ferenchak of Westlake; Kenny Ferenchak of Waianae, Hawaii; Cathy Ferenchak of Canfield; and Steve Ferenchak of Canfield.

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Top, from left, Aaliyah, Lilly ,Selena, Dawon and Rodney; and, bottom, from left, Tony, Elena, Jazmynlee, Briana, India and Giovanni are all enjoying their vacation at Splash Lagoon.

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Kyle Mamounis, 9, was on vacation in Florida in July with his grandparents. This was his first time in the Atlantic Ocean, at Cocoa Beach.

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Corrie Lynn Romesburg, daughter of Darlene Romesburg of Struthers and Steve Romesburg of Warren and a YSU freshman, is shown writing in the sand at Horseshoe Bay in the Bermuda. She traveled to Bermuda to attend the wedding of her cousin.

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Lilly and Jaccob Simka of North Carolina, grandchildren of Doris Chianello of Campbell, participated in the July marriage of Sommer Fasulo and Spencer Conway in Bermuda.

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Recently Anthony and Nora Pilolli of Boardman spent a week on Figure Eight Island, N.C. with the family of daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Tom Meyer of Lynchburg, Va. This is a picture of their grandson, Oliver Meyer, checking out the rainbows after a rainy day.

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Members of the Leo Wagner, Frank Kowalczyk and Sam Jackson Jr. families vactioned together in August on the Outerbanks of North Carolina.

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Chelsea Campbell, 11 months, of Youngstown, made her first trip to the zoo.

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Sommer Fasulo, granddaughter of Doris Chianello of Campbell, and Spencer Conway were maried in July in Bermuda.

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10-year-old AJ Iarussi of Struthers visited the Cleveland Zoo this summer and enjoyed a camel ride.

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Jack McGlone, 7, is mastering the skim board at Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., in July.

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Ron, Pam, Keary and AJ Iarussi of Struthers visited the island of