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NEWS & FEATURES VALLEY UPDATE Valley Update: Page 5

• Youngstown State University President David Sweet announced last month four personnel actions aimed at improving labormanagement relations on campus. The appointments come in response to recommendations of the Labor-Management Review Panel that Sweet formed after two YSU employee unions staged strikes last summer. Page 5. • Youngstown firefighters battled three fires on the city’s North Side on Feb. 5. Firefighters were called to blazes at 40 Indiana, 44 Illinois and 19 Tacoma. Officials have ruled the fires arson. A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information leading to the identification of the perpetrator. Page 5.

MAHONING VALLEY • When Kravitz’s Delicatessen opened in 1939, “Gone With the Wind” was a recent theatrical release and World War II was about to begin. Rose Kravitz talks about those early years and the ingredients to her restaurant’s long-time success. BY MARK C. PEYKO. Page 7.

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PERSONAL FINANCE • Unmarried couples are pervasive in society - they include widows, never married individuals living together, divorcees, and same-sex unions. If you are unmarried and are in a committed relationship with a life partner, you simply cannot afford to ignore the financial and legal challenges that you and your partner face. BY CATHY PARETO. Page 9.

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• Howard LeWine, M.D. of Harvard Medical School, explains what the new inhaled form of insulin means for people with diabetes in a questionand-answer format. Page 11.

RESTAURANTS • Spring Dining Guide: Updated lsitings for nearly 300 restaurants. • Trumbull County wine lovers have something to look forward to every month now that the Michael Charles Premier Wine Shop has begun to hold monthly wine tastings on the second Saturday of every month. BY JOHN WEBSTER. Page 14.

CALENDAR SECTION • Calendar listings for March 2006. Page 19. • Museums and gallery listings for February. Page 29. • ABOUT THE COVER - The Poland branch of the Public Library in late February. Electronic image by Christine Mikitaw. Calendar: Page 19

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Sweet appointees to focus on labor relations at YSU

oungstown State University President David Sweet announced last month four personnel actions aimed at improving labor-management relations on campus. The appointments come in response to recommendations of the Labor-Management Review Panel that Sweet formed after two YSU employee unions staged strikes last summer. “A major theme of the panel’s report was the need to start fresh with new faces and leadership in labor negotiations,” Sweet said. “With these acCHORDAS tions, the leadership of the administration’s labor relations team is being completely replaced.” Sweet announced that effective March 1: Ronald K. Chordas, associate provost for academic administration, will RITCHEY become interim executive director of human resources. Hugh Chatman, executive director of human resources, will be reassigned to the position of executive director of regulatory compliance. Chatman will be reRILEY sponsible for implementing recent changes to federal employment laws and for reviewing and updating the University Guidebook. Teresa Riley, professor of economics, will become the new director of faculty reCHATMAN lations, replacing Tom Maraffa. Maraffa will remain special assistant to the president and coordinator of the university’s enrollment management plan. Nate Ritchey, chairman of the department of mathematics and statistics, will become interim associate provost for academic administration, replacing Chordas. In addition to the actions by Sweet, John Pogue, chairman of the YSU Board of Trust-

he Regional Chamber and The Vindicator are seeking candidates for the 2006 Athena Award. The recipient, along with all nominees, will be honored at the 14th annual Athena Award dinner scheduled for May 25. Nominations must be submitted by March 31. The award is presented annually to recognize area business and professional in the VALLEY UPDATE women areas of business UPDATE DIGEST and professional achievements, community service, and support for professional women. Past Athena recipients include Sister Patricia McNicholas, Dr. Cynthia Anderson, Eugenia Atkinson, Dr. Gwendolyn Hughes, Lynn Cavalier, Dolores Crawford, Diane Sauer, Nancy Jastatt-Juergens, Carolyn Anderson, Helen Paes, Marie Izzo Cartwright, Trudy Bayman and Elaine Wilson. Nominees are not required to be a member of the Regional Chamber or to be employed by a Chamber-member firm. Candidates may self-nominate and past Athena nominees are eligible. To obtain a nomination or sponsorship form, or for information, contact the Regional Chamber at 330-744-2131, ext. 31, or print the forms online at www.regionalchamber.com.

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Youngstown firefighters battled three fires on the city’s North Side on Feb. 5. Firefighters were called to blazes at 40 Indiana (top), 44 Illinois (left) and 19 Tacoma. Officials have ruled the fires arson. A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information leading to the identification of the perpetrator. Call Arson Investigations at 330-782-0055.

ees’ Internal Affairs Committee, announced that the committee had a lengthy discussion concerning personnel issues contained in the Labor-Management Review Panel report. Pogue said Sweet will take that discussion under advisement and that further decisions will be forthcoming. Sweet also announced that the Office of Human Resources, which currently reports to the vice president for administration and finance, will now report to the president. “It is time to move forward,” Sweet said. “It is time to fully focus on our reason for being here: the education of our students.” For information on the program, contact Reid at 330-941-1870 or e-mail jmreid@ysu.edu.

Diocesan Catholics pledge $32.7 million to campaign

atholics in the Diocese of Youngstown made commitments exceeding $32.7 million in the “Today’s Sacrifice . . . Tomorrow’s Church” capital campaign. An additional $5.4 million was raised by eight parishes conducting piggyback campaigns for designated parish purposes (construction or renovation). Church representatives

An additional $5.4 million was raised by eight parishes conducting piggyback campaigns for designated parish purposes. said the campaign is an historic milestone in the history of the diocese. Of the total dollars committed, $21,162,514 was designated for the Diocesan portion of the campaign case. That case included endowment funds for Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, Diocesan ministries and seminarian support. Funding for the restoration of St. Columba Cathedral and the renovation of Our Lady of the Woods Pastoral Center were also part of the Diocesan appeal. Finally, $4 million of that $21 million was designated for the 2005 Annual Appeal that was not conducted in 2005 due to the campaign, but will resume in 2006. The Annual Appeal supports current operations. Contributions committed for parish needs totaled $17,377,278. Funds will be used for needs identified at local parishes. Included in this number is the $5.4 million for those parishes conducting “piggyback campaigns” for designated parish purposes.

ormer FBI agent and true crime author Jim Fisher returns to the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library for a 6:30 p.m. lecture on Wednesday, March 15 concerning “Badly Bungled Criminal Investigations.” Fisher, professor emeritus of criminal justice at Edinboro University, will discuss the JonBenet Ramsey case, the Dr. Moonda turnpike murder, and the Erie Pizza Bomber during his lecture at the Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW in Warren. Learn the unsettling details of these cases – and why each of them is considered by Fisher to be poorly investigated and badly bungled, leaving each open and unsolved. Fisher graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School and served with the FBI from 1966-72. He is an active speaker and the author of six nonfiction books, twice nominated for the Mystery Writers of America’s “Edgar Allan Poe Award.” The lecture is free.

Leadership Mahoning Valley nominees sought

pplications for the Leadership Mahoning Valley class of 2006-2007 will be available until May 1. The community leadership program was created to identify individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who demonstrate leadership talent and community commitment. The program provides adult community leaders with a general overview of the Mahoning Valley, an opportunity for increased understanding of key community issues and the potential to develop effective working relationships with other civic leaders. Participants complete a 10month program, which center on major community systems such as education, health, human service, government, justice, labor, business, media, and quality of life. The $2,000tuition fee covers all program costs, including retreat accommodations, and program meals. Applications may be requested by mail, phone, or via the group’s Web site: http:// www.leadershipmv.org. Call 330-941-1980 for more information.

Fox expands broadcast

ox 17/62 has expanded its local 10 p.m. television newscast to one hour. The newly expanded newscast debuted in late January. “Lifestyles are changing, it’s early to bed and early to rise,” said News Director Gary Coursen. “We see an opportunity to provide a complete wrap-up of local, state, national and international news, along with expanded weather, and a huge new commitment to local and national sports.” The expanded newscast debuted with a dual-anchor format, staffed by Robb Schmidt and Whitney Ward. Ward came to Youngstown from Bismarck, N.D. last October. Schmidt is a longtime WKBN veteran, assuming main news anchor duties last April after serving more than 10 years as sports director.

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YSU graduate student Jonathan Kinser stands outside the boyhood home of famed American lawyer Clarence Darrow in Kinsman. Kinser recently presented a paper on Darrow at an international conference in Hawaii.

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ake a colorful bootlegger and speakeasy owner who was gunned down by mobsters, and an internationally heralded agnostic lawyer known for his wit and compassion, put them together in Prohibition-era industrial Northeast Ohio, and you have the beginnings of what might be a great movie. Or, in Jonathan Kinser’s case, a great research paper. “It’s a fascinating story, and a story that is not known to many people,” said Kinser of Kinsman, a graduate student of history at Youngstown State University. “There are so many different facets, so many personalities. Bribes, lawyers, guns. And they all converge right here in Northeast Ohio.” Kinser presented his research paper, titled “Clarence Darrow’s Lost Retirement Trial 1928-1930: Defending the Bootleg King of Warren, Ohio,” at the fourth annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities in January. The 23-page paper, which chronicles famed American lawyer Clarence Darrow’s involvement in the bribery trials of Warren businessman/bootlegger James Munsene, was written for a graduate seminar taught by David Simonelli, YSU assistant professor of history. The paper will be the basis for Kinser’s master’s thesis and, he hopes, a future book. “Jonathan’s research is significant,” said Fred Viehe, YSU associate professor of history and Kinser’s thesis adviser. “The Munsene trial has never been mentioned before, neither by Darrow in his autobiography nor by his biographers. It is extremely rare for a historian – not to mention a graduate student – to discover new factual material.” Kinser, who received a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from YSU in 2002, said he was doing research on

Clarence Darrow was just coming off the famous Scopes’“Monkey” trial and was arguably the most famous defense attorney in the nation at the time. Prohibition and speakeasies in Trumbull County when he stumbled across Munsene, an Italian immigrant who arrived in Warren in 1916. A one-time steelworker, Munsene became a wealthy, well-known businessman, operating a profitable Warren speakeasy, according to Kinser’s paper. In 1926, however, he was indicted for allegedly bribing Trumbull County’s sheriff to gain protection for a gambling club that Munsene wanted to open. A jury found Munsene guilty, and he was sentenced to three years in prison. An appeals court, however, ordered a new trial. At the second trial, Munsene was again found guilty, and again it was reversed and a third trial was granted. That’s when Clarence Darrow surfaced. Darrow, 71, who was born and raised in the small Trumbull County town of Kinsman, was just coming off the famous Scopes’ “Monkey” trial and was arguably the most famous defense attorney in the nation at the time. “Darrow still felt that something was missing in his stellar legal career: a win in his old home county,” Kinser writes. The trial, which this time was moved to Ashtabula County, started on May 7, 1928. “Anticipation was high and there was a palpable sensation in the air that something big was going to happen as people began to come in to town from all over,” Kinser writes in his paper. In both the third and subsequent fourth trials, the jury was hung and could SEE DARROW, PAGE 21

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MAHONING VALLEY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

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hen Kravitz’s Delicatessen opened in 1939, “Gone With the Wind” was a recent theatrical release and World War II was about to begin. Rose Kravitz and her husband were in their early twenties and about to undertake a business partnership that would endure through the lean war years, through periods of growth and prosperity, and the establishment of a family. Today, the delicatessen is serving its fourth generation of customers and a North Jackson production facility turns out 2,000 bagels per hour for wholesale and retail customers in 15 states. For many Mahoning Valley residents, the Liberty-based delicatessen remains a constant in community life. And even at 90, delicatessen cofounder Rose Kravitz still takes an active role in the administration of the restaurant where she typically works a full day. Kravitz recalled that the original Elm Street location was an immediate hit, even though she and her husband were young and inexperienced. “From the very beginning, we had the acceptance of the community. Right from the start. We still have that ability within our business. We’re a Jewish deli that caters to the general public,” Kravitz said. With limited experience, the young couple opened Kravitz’s Delicatessen on Elm Street near Thornton Avenue. Although Youngstown’s North Side had the highest concentrations of Jews in the metropolitan area, Kravitz said the delicatessen’s appeal transcended racial and cultural lines. Like many small, family-owned businesses, Kravitz’s had its challenges and triumphs. Rationing and wartime food shortages were serious early hurdles for a business in need of a constant supply of foodstuffs. “During World War II, getting products was difficult,” Kravitz recalled. “It was a big thing in any food business. There was no butter. If you needed meats, you had to have [rationing] tickets or you went on the black market,” Kravitz recalled. But it was a debilitating illness that presented the most serious early challenge to the young couple’s business. Ironically, hidden within this challenge lie the greatest opportunity for a lifetime partnership, because it set the tone for the couple’s relationship. Sixteen-year-old Rose Hirschl met her future husband at an impromptu – albeit manufactured – social event that she and her teenage girlfriends cooked up one af-

LIFE’S WORK Rose Kravitz discusses the joys, challenges of business since 1939

problem, his legs got tired very quickly, but that didn’t matter. With a little bit of pampering, it worked out well.” She said each also understood and respected personal needs outside of the business. “My husband needed recreation, like golf. He needed bowling. He needed a good poker game. And I made sure that he had it. In the afternoon, when I needed time for myself – whether it was running the house, taking care of the children – he made sure I had that. The first day I had children, I had house help. And my husband said to me, ‘If you don’t have house help, you’ll burn out.’ ” Kravitz said a sharing of responsibilities was in the business from the onset with tasks suited to the strengths and capabilities of each person. “My husband decided that as far as managing money, I could do better than he could. So there was no competition,” she recalled. “We each knew that one person had certain strengths and we respected that. And we also gave ourselves enough time away from each other. We each still had a little bit of extra life.” n recent years, developments have ensured that the Kravitz name reach a wider audience than those who frequent the restaurant. In the early 1990s Rose’s son, Jack, and daughter-in-law, Cindy, opened a production facility to manufacture bagels for retail and wholesale customers. Rose Kravitz said her lawyer son approached the mass production of bagels as if he were preparing for a case. “He had books from the library, just like he was doing a law case. Books on chemistry, books on physics, books on engineering. That place is automated. You had to know what you were talking about.” Rose Kravitz said the North Jackson business started before a bagel boom in the 1990s, so there wasn’t a model for production. “There was no precedent for the business.” She said large-scale bagel manufacturers like Lenders were making a frozen product. “They [Jack and Cindy Kravitz] literally had to set their own model,” Kravitz recalled. “And you couldn’t make too many mistakes or you could get wiped out.” Prior to opening North Jackson, bagels were manufactured at the Belmont Avenue deli with a crew of 20 people. Realizing the inadequacies of such a modest arrangement, the Kravitz family began looking for a more appropriate location. Today, the North Jackson production facility turns out 2,000 bagels per hour for customers in 15 states. “We built it from the ground up. We started with nothing and I think we did well,” Rose Kravitz concluded.

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Rose Kravitz at Kravitz’s Delicatessen in late February.

ternoon. “We got on the phone and called up and few boys and said we were going to have a party with hot dogs and snacks and a bunch of girls were going to be there,” Kravitz recalled. She met her future husband there and after a courtship, the couple married. Kravitz said her husband unexpectedly took ill during the early years of their marriage. She said they managed to weather the challenge, but the illness rendered him incapable of performing some of the more demanding physical tasks needed in the family business. Kravitz said her husband’s decision to delegate responsibility had as much to do with necessity as with the emotional chemistry of the couple. She said her husband also encouraged her to delegate noncritical domestic responsibilities to others too. Kravitz said delegating responsibility was an important early lesson and one that still applies in running a business at 90. “You need to delegate certain things in a business or you’ll burn yourself out,” she observed. After a few years in business, the Kravitzs expanded by acquiring a commercial building farther north on Elm near Tod Lane. “We bought the building and we had enough money saved that we renovated that building. In a matter of not too many years,

we had the building paid for,” Rose Kravitz recalled. Still, there were occasional challenges to the business in its early years. “For a short period of time, things go a little bit hard,” Kravitz said. “I think we had too much inventory and not enough cash. So rumors started to pass around the town: ‘Kravitz’s isn’t doing well.’ She said that’s when her husband, who had a keen understanding of marketing and public image, stepped in. “My husband said, ‘Let’s try something. Let’s buy a new car.’ And I said, ‘You’re nuts!’ But he said, ‘No.’ So her husband went out and bought a new car and parked it right in front of the restaurant. “We took our register, which was in the back and put it up front. So if we had two customers, it looked like the place was as busy as you could ever imagine,” Kravitz recalled. She said the rumors of their ill-fortune soon ceased, adding that her husband was keenly aware of public image and marketing. “He was sharp . . . and he was a very, very kind caring man.” Kravitz said she attributed the delicatessen’s success to the mutual respect she and her husband had toward each other. “I think mainly because we respected each other’s needs. My husband, first, could not physically handle as much as I could. There was a fact. He had a back

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PERSONAL FINANCE Unmarried couples should cover their assets BY CATHY PARETO FROM THE ENLIGHTENED INVESTOR

nmarried couples are pervasive in our society; they include widows, never married individuals living together, divorcees, and same-sex unions. These couples, whether gay or straight, face important issues that their married counterparts do not face. Unfortunately, many of these issues, if left unattended, can have a dramatic negative impact on healthcare decisions, income taxes, estate taxes and retirement planning. If you are unmarried and are in a committed relationship with a life partner, you simply cannot afford to ignore the financial and legal challenges that you and your partner face. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the once dominant “married couple” households have slipped from nearly 80 percent in the 1950s to just 50.7 percent today. Nearly 42 percent of the U.S. workforce consists of unmarried individuals. The decision to not marry can stem from a variety of reasons including the possible loss of deceased or divorced spouse’s benefits to impenetrable legal barriers for same-sex couples. In fact, many widows and divorcees, despite having found love again, cannot afford to remarry for fear of losing health, pension or social security benefits. Real world challenges ◆ Retirement benefits – One of the

benefits of a qualified retirement plan is the ability to defer income taxes until forced distributions begins begin at age 70 1/2, for both the account owner and their surviving spouse. That deferral benefit, however, does not equally apply to a nonspouse benefiary. Here’s how: For qualified plans (i.e. 401k, 403b), unless the proceeds are annualized over the beneficiary’s life starting within one year of death, they must be included as taxable income within five years of death (a surviving spouse is allowed to defer proceeds and taxation until age 70 1/2). This shrinks the pot and potential growth of the qualified money for the surviving partner (assuming the partner is the beneficiary). IRA accounts offer a little bit more flexibility. Inheriting an IRA from a spouse allows you to put the IRA in your name or roll over the funds into an IRA you have already set up. The IRS will treat this as if the inherited IRA assets were yours all along. Conversely, non-spouse heirs do not have the option of treating inherited IRAs as your own. This does not imply that the money is not yours; it

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the once dominant “married couple” households have slipped from nearly 80 percent in the 1950s to just 50.7 percent today. simply means that you cannot make any contributions to that IRA or roll it over to another IRA. If the decedent was age 70 1/2 or greater (and taking distributions out of the IRA when he/she died), then you may start taking money out using the same distribution method. This option is typically not recommended, unless you desperately need the money. If the decedent was not yet taking distributions out of the IRA, you have two IRA distribution options: All of the interest from the IRA must be distributed to you by Dec. 31 of the fifth year after the year the decedent died, (not the best choice) or all of the interest must be distributed over your life expectancy Government and corporate pensions are the least flexible of all. In an employer sponsored pension plan, the surviving partner may not be entitled to any survivor benefits. You are encouraged to confirm whether or not this is available with your HR manager. Social Security spousal benefits are simply not available to non-spouses – period. The consequence is that your partner will be forced to accumulate more funds in order to ensure a comfortable retirement after you are gone. ◆ Taxes – Unmarried couples are also

negatively affected with respect to estate taxes. There is a special provision in the tax law that allows married couples to defer estate taxes until after the second spouse dies. Unmarried couples do not get to benefit from this unlimited marital deduction. Any assets (including home, car, savings, retirement accounts, collectibles, etc.) above $2 million are subject to taxation rates as high as 47 percent. ◆ Asset transfers – For an unmarried couple, dying without a will and other related estate planning documents is a recipe for disaster. Without a clearly defined will, your partner may inadvertently get disinherited. Unlike married couples, surviving partners do not automatically have a share in the estate. If you die “intestate” (without a will), the estate will pass under state intestate succession laws and the estate assets, including maybe your primary home, will likely be transferred to the blood relatives. Solutions for asset transfers at death

ne of the best ways to ensure an efficient transfer of assets from one unmarried partner to another is through a combination of wills, will substitutes and trusts. Failure to plan for this is planning to fail. ◆ Wills – The most widely recognized means of transferring wealth at death is by use of a will. Without knowing the details of exactly what happens, most people know that a will must be presented to the local probate court. If a will does not properly dispose of a deceased individual’s assets, then the probate court gets involved in distributing that person’s assets, a process that can be both costly and time consuming. ◆ Will substitutes – The will substitute has the advantage of avoiding the probate process and the related cost, delay, and potential publicity. It also has SEE COUPLES, PAGE 20

Library’s online workshop to aid job-seekers, others

usiness leaders, job seekers, sales people and the general public are invited to attend a workshop on the ReferenceUSA database from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, March 14 at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW/Warren. ReferenceUSA is an online database MONEY MATTERS provided through the FINANCE DIGEST library TO cardholders at no cost. The database may be accessed at the library or from a home computer. The database offers real-time access to 13 million U.S. businesses with detailed information regarding each business. With its power, speed and userfriendly interface, ReferenceUSA is an effective, easy-to-use reference tool. Reference USA would be a valuable resource for researchers, entrepreneurs, students, job seekers, sales people, consumers, news media, law firms, corporate libraries and government agencies. The business database contains information about companies such as Fortune 1000 ranking, estimated sales volume, credit rating code, news headlines, and more. The database information can be searched by a number of criteria. Visit http:// www.libraryusa.com for information regarding the products and services of ReferenceUSA. Or go to the library’s home page at http:// www.wtcpl.lib.oh.us and click on the Online Databases link under Electronic Resources to take you to ReferenceUSA and a number of other online resources. To learn more about the workshop, call 330-399-8807, ext. 400.

Program to focus on resumes, interviews

he Warren-Trumbull County Public Library and Accountemps will team up to offer free workshops on interviewing skills and resume writing in March. Sessions will be offered at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 at the Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road and at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 21 at the Howland Branch. If you are working but considering a career move, or unemployed and seeking a job, this workshop will guide you through the heart of the interview process. Learn the right set of skills that will let you compete during critical job interviews. Learn the mistakes to avoid, questions to expect, how to close the interview. Michael Gunter, a staffing manager at Accountemps with 15 years experience in interviewing and hiring, will lead the program. Accountemps, a division of Robert Half International Inc., is the world’s first and largest specialized temporary staffing service for accounting, finance, and bookkeeping professionals. Accountemps is headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., and has more than 325 offices in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Visit http://www.accountemps.com to learn more. The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 330-399-8807, ext. 128 or visit http://www.wtcpl.lib.oh.us.

Kent State class to cover Internet security issues

he Workforce Development and Continuing Studies Center at Kent State Trumbull Campus will offer “Internet Protection For Small Business” from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. Technology is changing the way people do business and the security issues with which businesses commonly address. This workshop will help individuals and business owners examine their business and confirm that private business information and that of customers is secure and confidential. To register or receive a brochure, please call the Workforce Development and Continuing Studies Center at 330-6758809.

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HEALTH & FITNESS A boon for diabetics?

Harvard Medical School doctor answers questions about inhaled insulin FROM THE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

oward LeWine, M.D. of Harvard Medical School, explains what the new inhaled form of insulin means for people with diabetes in a question-and-answer format. How long has insulin been used to treat diabetes?

For over 80 years, insulin has made the difference between life and death for people with diabetes. One of the first patients to receive insulin was a 14-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes (in which the body cannot produce insulin on its own). Not only did this young lady recover, but daily insulin injections enabled her to live another 59 years.

How does the inhaled insulin work?

Exubera, the first FDA-approved form of inhaled insulin, is a dry powder. The device that goes into the mouth churns the powder into a cloud for easy inhalation. When a person inhales, the cloud moves into the tiny sacs in the lungs called alveoli. The insulin gets transported across the thin lining of the sacs into the bloodstream. Does this mean no more shots for

he American Cancer Society recommends that women age 40 or older get a mammogram once a year. For women who do not have health insurance or who have inadequate health coverage, the Breast Education and Screening Together (BEST) program provides free mammograms to qualifying applicants. A grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio affiliate has been earmarked for mammograms in Carroll, Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Unlike former years, women will contact providers directly. “This should streamline the system and make it easier for everyone involved,” said Al Stabilito, public relations director of the American Cancer Society. Providers involved in the BEST program include: Advanced Radiology, 330-7262064; Medical Imaging/Boardman X-Ray/ Breast Care Center & Mammovan, 330726-2064; East Liverpool City Hospital, 330-38-MAMMO; Humility of Mary Health Partners, 330-480-3362; Tiffany Breast Care Center, 330-629-8624; Salem Community Hospital, 330-332-7171; Forum Health Center for Breast Health, 330-884-2200; Trinity Health Center East, 740-283-7015. For more information about breast health or the BEST program, call 1-888-227-6446.

Skating Club forms at Chevrolet Centre

Why an inhaled form of insulin? Why can’t insulin be provided in pill form?

No one enjoys injections. Multiple shots each day, along with finger pricks to monitor blood sugar levels, are unpleasant and can leave people with diabetes feeling like pincushions. So researchers have been exploring other ways to deliver insulin without shots. So far, finding alternatives to injectable insulin has proved difficult. Insulin is not available as a pill. Insulin is a protein, so when taken by mouth it can be destroyed by stomach acid and digestive enzymes before ever reaching the bloodstream. Inhaling insulin into the lungs has been among the most enticing alternative to injections. Studies show that inhaled insulin controls blood sugars similarly to short-acting injectable insulin. An external insulin pump delivers insulin without requiring multiple daily injections. These small, lightweight devices deliver a steady supply of insulin through plastic tubing attached to a very small needle or plastic tube that is inserted under the skin. While it eliminates the need for frequent injections, the catheter insertion site and tubing must be changed every few days. And patients must learn how to select an extra helping of insulin before meals to prevent the increase in glucose that would otherwise occur.

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Researchers have been exploring other ways to deliver insulin without shots. Finding alternatives to injectable insulin has proved difficult.

rapid-acting insulin, may be helpful for people with type 2 diabetes who have blood sugar spikes after meals. Are there any precautions regarding inhaled insulin?

Can people with type 2 diabetes use Exubera?

Inhaled insulin is an exciting advance in the treatment of diabetes. However, we have much to learn about Exubera. Who will benefit most from its use? Are there long-term consequences of inhaling insulin, a known protein growth factor? The main worry about Exubera has been, and remains, possible lung damage. To date, studies indicate that provided a person is not a smoker and has no active bronchial or lung disease, Exubera doesn’t appear to contribute to lung damage. Current smokers and smokers who have recently quit (within the past 6 months) should not use Exubera. People with chronic and/or active lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema are not good candidates for inhaled insulin. We already have the tools to achieve excellent blood sugar control. Exubera offers another option for those who cannot reach their goals any other way.

Many people with type 2 diabetes can control blood sugars with diet and exercise alone. Some need diabetes pills or insulin as well. Exubera, like injectable

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people with type 1 diabetes?

Unfortunately, no. Exubera works like rapid-acting injectable insulin Lispro (Humalog, Novolog), and takes effect within minutes. Administered right before a meal, it allows people with diabetes to fine-tune insulin needs based upon the number of calories and types of food about to be eaten. With any fast acting form of insulin, including Exubera, a person needs to eat within 15 minutes to prevent a low blood sugar reaction (hypoglycemia). Exubera offers an alternative to some of the rapid-acting injectable insulins. However, people with type 1 diabetes who use inhaled insulin will still need to inject a longer acting preparation at least once per day to ensure the necessary, steady level of insulin circulating in the blood.

local skating club has a new home and a new name. The Skating Club of Greater Youngstown recently formed at the Chevrolet Centre and will provide figure and hockey-skating lessons on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m.“We’re fortunate that the Chevrolet Centre has provided this opportunity,” said Club President Denise Powell. The skating club has a coaching staff comprised of ISI-certified judges, CFSA gold medalists, and many USFS gold, silver and bronze medalists. The group has 122 members and many have been featured performers during intermission at Steelhounds hockey games. The Skating Club of Greater Youngstown plans to host regular USFS test sessions every two months, as well as sponsoring an ISI recreational skater competition this spring at Hess Ice Arena in New Castle. If you would like more information on the organization, call Maria Koman at 330502-7528 or visit the Web site at www.skatingytown.com.

Forum sets conference on chronic illness

he Child Life and Education Department at Forum Health Tod Children’s Hospital is announcing a twopart continuing education seminar on March 22 and 29 for school nurses and counselors who care for chronically-ill children. The program is titled “Physically and Emotionally Caring for Children with Diabetes and Asthma” and will address current clinical and professional issues of interest for school nurses and counselors. It occurs from 3:30 to 8:15 p.m. in Auditorium C of the Medical Education Building at 500 Gypsy Lane in Youngstown. The seminar costs $80, which includes dinner (both evenings), plus handout materials and resource books. It is accredited for 8.9 contact hours by the Ohio Nurses Association and 7.0 contact hours by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for Social Workers and Counselors. Participants are required to register before the seminar dates. Registrations will be accepted until Friday, March 10 and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, call 330-884-3724.

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RESTAURANTS Trumbull County wine retailer kicks off new tasting series T

rumbull County wine lovers have something to look forward to every month now that the Michael Charles Premier Wine Shop (3225 Elm Road, Warren, 330-372-2337) has begun to hold monthly wine tastings on the second Saturday of every month, at $8 admission. Owner Chuck Lapmardo told me that he thinks the time is right to offer his customer base a chance to try his many wine offerings once a month to help them expand their tastes. I think that this is a wonderful idea that more wine shops should investigate. For a mere $8, the customer gets a chance to sample six different premium wines from around the world. This is a great way for the novice wine drinker to explore and find unusual wines without having to purchase a full bottle. I found three really nice wines at this tasting that I think my readers would like to try. My first selection is the Ventana Gewurztraminer 2001 ($5.99) from Arroyo Seco in Monterey County. This estate-grown Gewurz is slightly off-dry, with lots of floral-tinged fruit flavors, making it very easy to keep going back for more. I have reviewed other Ventana wines and continue to find them to be quite nice and very affordable. This wine would match up very nicely with grilled pork loin or stuffed breast of turkey. The next selection is from the Rueda region of Spain. The Basa Rueda Blanco 2004 ($12.99) is a very crisp white wine with lots of citrusy fruit flavors. No wood aging is used in this clean-tasting, fruitdriven white. Sauteed tilapia in lemon butter sauce would be my choice of entrée for this delicious Spanish wine. Let’s travel to Chile for my next wine selection. The Miguel Torres Santa Digna Merlot 2003 ($9.99) is an easy-drinking red that has a lot going for it. Light to medium-bodied with lots of plummy berry-scented flavors and a smooth, clean finish, this is a great red for someone looking for a wine that doesn’t have mouthpuckering tannins and acidity. Grilled chicken, pork loin, or Cajun-style salmon would be the natural choices for this tasty South American Merlot. Let’s stay south of the equator for the next wine, the Australian Southern Roo Cabernet Shiraz 2002 ($12.99) blend is just the opposite of the last selection. This cuvee (blend) of 85 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 15 percent Shiraz is big and muscular, with lots of Cab fruit flavors balanced out with a dollop of Shiraz to round out its rough edges.

ries, and assorted cakes and cream puffs. I was fortunate to be asked to fill in as a wine pourer at this event, and I always like doing so because it gives me a hands-on chance to talk to people about their wine preferences. Normally, I find an average of eight to 10 wines to write about at a tasting, but I was stunned at the number of top-flight bottlings I found at this affair. Let’s start with a sparkling wine from the Loire region of France. I was really impressed with the Bouvet Rose

If you are looking for a great red at a bargain price to go with your prime rib or beef stew, this is a great choice. I’d like to thank Chuck Lapmardo and his staff for inviting me to their first “Second Saturday” wine tasting, and I hope to see many of you there in the future. For information on the next tasting, stop by or call the store. My next wine tasting took me to the Avalon Inn in Howland. The Avalon was this year’s location for the annual “Reds, Whites and Blues” benefit wine taste for the Children’s Rehabilitation Center. This year’s event featured multiple tables of wine to sample, with Avalon staff mingling through the crowd with trays of delicious appetizers including chicken satay, grilled skewered shrimp, and California rolls) Near the main entrance was a huge table of fruits and cheeses, a nearby carving table featured herb-roasted turkey and pepper-grilled sirloin, and a “mashed-potato martini bar” offered assorted toppings on a base of mashed potatoes served in martini glasses. An astoundingly lavish dessert station offering flaming Bananas Foster, truffles, chocolate-covered strawber-

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($12.99). This full-bodied, fresh-tasting Vin Mousseaux from the Loire Valley is a real bargain when compared with wines coming from the Champagne region of France. Very dry-tasting with great balance and a long finish, this was a great match for the skewered grilled shrimp. The Smokehouse Vidal ($12.99) from Standing Stone Vineyards, New York, is a really tasty white that should appeal to both novice and established wine drinkers. The Vidal Blanc grape is a French-American hybrid that grows astonishingly well in the Finger Lakes region. With two and a half percent residual sugar and no oak aging, this crisp-tasting white mimics an off-dry German Riesling, but is somewhat fullerbodied. I think this crisp refreshing white would be just the ticket for pan-fried Lake Erie perch or walleye. I might add that this is just another example of moderately priced fine wine that I’ve sampled from this New York winery. I look forward to trying some of their other bottlings in the future. Another off-dry white wine I liked was the Virgin Wines 2004 Chardonnay ($10) from California. With no apparent oak aging, this slightly off-dry screwcap Chardonnay was just bursting with citrusy fruit flavors and a nice clean finish. This is a great wine for someone who doesn’t appreciate an extremely dry, oaky white wine, but is tired of drinking sugary sweet White Zinfandel and its myriad clones. Now we move along to something a little drier tasting, from the Chablis region of France. At $19.99, the Louis Latour La

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Chanfleure 2003 Chablis is quite a mouthful of crisp clean Chardonnay. This was textbook-tasting Chablis, perfectly matched with the California rolls and chicken satay. Anyone who has priced French white burgundy lately will understand why I think this wine is quite a bargain. Let’s move a little south, but stay in the fascinating area of Burgundy and visit the Macon wine region. The Chanson Pere and Fils 2003 Vire Clesse ($22) is a prime example of why this white wine (Chardonnay) growing region is fast becoming a good place to look for affordable clean, crisptasting white wine. The Chanson Vire Clesse is just bursting with lively fruit flavors followed by a long, citrusy finish. I sampled this wine with the roasted turkey and found it to be superb. While on the subject of Avalon’s excellent herb-roasted turkey, I have to tell you about the Gnarly Head 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel ($9.99) from Lodi, Calif., made from 80-year-old head-pruned vines (no trellises are used in cultivation; each vine stands alone, bearing only a few precious clusters of grapes). This deeply colored profound red, with lots of smooth, briarytasting fruit and a long, long finish, was a perfect match for the herb-roasted turkey. I’m going to put a few bottles back for my own Thanksgiving celebration this year. Another great red that was seamless with the roast turkey was the Hallett 2001 Faith Vineyard Shiraz ($21) from the Barossa region of southeastern Australia. This red had a very smooth upfront style that I found to be very attractive. Lots of deep berry-like fruit flavors were followed by a spicy long finish. This Aussie Shiraz also went very well with the cheese selections. My next red selection is the Beringer Founder’s Estate 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon ($12.99) from California. I

continually hear how hard it is to find great-tasting Cabernet under the $20-30 price point. To a large extent this is true, but after trying this smooth-drinking Cab with Executive Chef Kyle Mayette’s succulent pepper-crusted sirloin, you don’t have to look any further. Beringer has a real winner in this medium-bodied SEE WINE GUY, PAGE 29

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RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE AMERICAN A&W, Amen Corner, Applebee’s, Arthur Treacher’s, Avalon Inn, Barbara’s Cozy Corner, Barney’s Deli, Beat Coffeehouse, Belly Buster, Bill’s Place, Blackstone Gourmet, Bloomingdale’s Point Restaurant, Blue Wolf Tavern and Cafe, Boathouse, Bob Evans, Boston Market, Brookfield Diner, (Brown Derby) Roadhouse, Bud’s Suds and Pub, Buffalo Wild Wings, C’s Waffle House, Cafe Olgun, Chapters Cafe, Charly’s, Chik-Fil-A, Chili’s, The Chophouse, Chuck E. Cheese, City Limits, Coconut Grove, Country Corner Cafe, Country Market, Covered Bridge Inn, Crispy Chicken, Cracker Barrel, Damon’s, Davidson’s, Downtown Coffee Café, Downtown Draught House, Eat’n Park, Edie’s, Emerald Diner, Fifth Season, Frulati Cafe and Bakery, Frankie’s Main Street Cafe, Friday’s, Friendly’s, the Garden Cafe, Gasoline Alley, Gingerbread Cafe, Globe Restaurant, Golden Dawn, Golden Stallion, Grandma Ross’ Country Kitchen, Great American Steak Out, Greenford Cupboard, Hickory Grille, Home Cooking, Hometown Buffet, Hubbard Family Restaurant, Ice House Inn, Imperial Cafeteria, International House of Pancakes, Iron Bridge Inn, Isaly’s, Janos, Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs, Jillian’s, Jib Jab Hot Dog Shop, Johnny’s Fine Food and Spirits, Jolly Joe’s, Kahunaville, the Korner, Kountry Kupboard, Lakeside, Lake Tavern, Landmark, Little Johnny’s, Log Cabin Inn, Lone Star, Longhorn, M&P Coney Island, MVR, McMenamy’s, Martini’s, Max and Erma’s, May’s State Line Diner, Mighty Moe’s, Mikeee’s, Mocha House, Molly’s, Monty’s, Nancy’s Place, Newport Cafe, Nic’s First Light Cafe, North Perk, Open Hearth, Original Roadhouse, Oscar’s, Outback Steakhouse, P&C Cafe, Page’s New Ages Restaurant, Panera, Paul’s Place, Peaberry’s, Perkins, Philly’s All-American Cheese Steaks, Ponderosa, Popeye’s, Quaker Steak & Lube, Quiznos, Rachel’s, the Rack’s Cafe, Raptis, Red Lobster, Roadhouse, Rockne’s, Royal Oaks, Ruby Tuesday, Salty Grog’s, Smokey Bones, Spinners Subs, Spread Eagle Tavern, Springfield Grille, Station Square, Steak-n-Shake, Stockyard Market, Sunrise Inn, T.J.’s, Teddy’s, Timberlanes, Times Square, Trax Lounge, Tully’s, Vernon’s Cafe, Vick and Syl’s Eatery, Wayside, Westfork, What’s Cookin’, Winston’s Tavern, Winslow’s Cafe, Wooden Angel, Wrangler’s Olde Country Restaurant, Yankee Kitchen, Young’s Restaurant, Youngstown Crab Co., Youngstown Sports Grille. BARBECUE (Brown Derby) Roadhouse, Buena Vista, Charlie Staple’s Bar-B-Q, Damon’s, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Garland’s, Hickory Rib, Longhorn Steakhouse, Ohio Pig House, Open Hearth, Original Roadhouse, Royal Oaks, Quaker Steak & Lube, Smokey Bones, Tully’s Steakhouse, West Fork Steakhouse. BUFFET Asian Buffet, Grand Buffet (Chinese), China Garden Buffet, Country Market, Golden Corral, Great China Buffet, Hometown Buffet, International Buffet (Chinese), King’s Buffet (Chinese), Sunshine Buffet (Chinese). CAJUN/CREOLE Blue Wolf Tavern. CHINESE/ASIAN Asian Café, Asian Chao, Asian Garden, Chef Peng, China Buffet, China Express, China Garden, China Hing, China Wok, Chung Chinese, Dragon Palace, East Wind, Evergreen Chinese Takeout, Fortune Garden, Girard Wok, Golden Hunan, Grand Buffet, Great China Buffet, Great Wall, Harvest Buffet and Grille, House of China, Hunan Express, Hung Fung, Little Hunan, King’s Chinese Buffet, Main Loon, Main Moon, Mark Pi’s China Gate, Panda Garden, Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Sunshine Chinese Buffet. COFFEE Barnes & Noble, Beat Coffeehouse, Bean Counter, Blue Wolf Tavern and Cafe, Borders, Chapters, Downtown Coffee Café, French Street Cafe, Gingerbread Cafe, Gloria Jean’s, Krispy Kreme, Maggie’s Magic Muffins, Mocha House, Panera, Peaberry’s, Renee’s, Starbucks, Winslow’s. DELICATESSEN Barney’s, Beat, Bean Counter, Chapters, Downtown Coffee Cafe, Flaming Ice Cube, French Street Cafe, the Garden Cafe, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, Newport Cafe, Old Precinct, Panera Bread, Peaberry’s Cafe, Philly’s All-American Cheese Steak, R&R Gourmet, Sandwich Factory, Smaldino’s Sunrise Deli and Pizza, Spinners, Tastebuds, That’s a Wrap, Winslow’s Cafe. EASTERN EUROPEAN/SLOVAK Rip’s Café. FRENCH French Street Café, Old Precinct, Renee’s. GERMAN R&R Gourmet Village. GREEK Buena Vista, Grecian Gourmet, Grecian Hut, Greek Place, Our Place, Raptis, Stephano’s. ITALIAN Café 422, Alberini’s, AngeNetta’s, Antenucci’s, Anthony’s on-the-River, Antone’s, Armando’s, Aulisio’s, Avalon Gardens, Bella Luna Italian Cafe, Belleria, Belleria at the Dome, Boulevard Tavern, Brother’s Sub Shop, Bruno’s, Buena Vista, Caesar’s, Carmello’s, Café 422, Cafe Cimmento, Café Roma, Caffe Capri, Carchedi’s, Carmelo’s, Cesta’s Golden Gate, Combine Bros., Davidson’s, DeChellis Italian Cafe, Dilucia’s, Dino’s Italian Restaurant, Dirusso’s, Ezio’s, Enzo’s, Fazoli’s, Frulati Cafe and Bakery, Gampetro’s, Gennaro’s, Geno’s, Golden Gate, Gonata’s, Inner Circle, Jimmy’s Famous Take Out, Joé, La Rocca’s, La Villa, Leo’s Ristorante, Little Peppino’s, Lucianno’s, MVR, Marino’s, Martini’s, Nicolinni’s, Old Precinct, Olive Garden, Papa Louie’s, Ristorante Allora, Salvatore’s, Scarsella’s, Scacchetti’s, Smaldino’s, Soffo’s Cafe, Station Square, Sunrise, Tomasino’s, Townhouse, Tuscany Square Ristorante, Vernon’s Cafe, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza, West Glen Italian Eatery, White Rose Spaghetti House. ITALIAN (Pizza) Amendolara, Angelea’s, Angelo’s, Avalon Gardens, Belleria, Belleria at the Dome, Bianci’s, Bleggi’s, Bravo’s, Brier Hill Pizza and Wings, Brothers, Buena Vista,

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THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 Caesar’s, Café Roma, California Pizza & Wings, Carmen’s, Champion Chicken & Pizza, Cici’s, Cocca’s, Cornersburg, Duffy’s, East of Chicago, Elmton, Ezio’s, Enzo’s, Fast Eddie’s, First Class, Francesco’s, G’s Pizza World, Gaetano’s, Gennaro’s, Giuseppe’s, Gonata’s, Hilltop Pizza, Ianazone’s, Inner Circle, Jab’s, Julio’s, Kenny’s, La Rocca’s, La Villa, Leo’s, Little Milly’s, Little Peppino’s, Mahoning Valley Pizza, Manfredi’s, Maria’s, Nicky’s, Noble Roman’s, Noday’s, North Lima Pizza Shop, Oven Fresh, Paisano’s, Papa Aldo’s, Papa John’s, Papa Louie’s, Parkman Road Pizza, Pasquale’s, Pastino’s, Peg’s Pizza Plus, Petrillo’s, Pizza Hut, Pizza Joe’s, Pizza Outlet, Pizza Works, Point Pizza, Prince’s, Ridgeview, Risi Bros., Robbins, Salvatore’s, Sam’s, Sbarro, Scarsella’s, Scotto, Severino’s, Smaldino’s Sunrise Deli and Pizza, Sorrento, Southgate, Sunrise, Tangier, That’s Amore, Tomasino’s, Tuscany Square, Uptown, Vasilio’s, Vocelli, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza, West Gate. JAPANESE Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Tokyo House, Yamato. LEBANESE Aladdin’s, Cedar’s Cafe, Upstairs Lounge. MARTINI BAR Imbibe. MEXICAN Caballo Bayo, Cancun, Casa Fiesta, Casa Ramirez, Don Pancho’s, El Carlos, El Rodeo, La Fiesta, Salsita’s. PUERTO RICAN The Old San Juan. SEAFOOD/FISH Boulevard Tavern, Café 422, Coconut Grove, Long John Silver’s, Steamers Stonewall Tavern, Red Lobster, Youngstown Crab Co. STEAK Alberini’s, Anthony’s on-the-River, Avalon Inn, Café 422, The Chop House, Damon’s, Fifth Season, Great American Steak Out, Ground Round, Lone Star, Longhorn, Oscar’s, Outback, Ponderosa, Quaker Steak & Lube, Rachel’s, Roadhouse, Sakura, Scachetti’s, Springfield Grille, T.J.’s, Teddy’s, Timberlanes, Tully’s, Vernon’s Cafe, Winston’s, Wooden Angel. SUSHI Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar,Yamato Japanese Restaurant. VEGAN Flaming Ice Cube. VIETNAMESE Yamato.

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AUSTINTOWN Angelea’s, Antone’s, BW-3, Bob Evans, Chapters, Charly’s, Crispy’s Chicken, Cocca’s Pizza, Cornersburg Pizza, Cosmo’s, Cracker Barrel, Dino’s, Eat’n Park, Fast Eddie’s, Fifth Season, Gatsby, Ice House, Inner Circle, International Buffet, Iron Skillet, Jay’s, Little Hunan, Lucianno’s, Marino’s Italian Cafe, Nicolinni’s, Ohio Pig House, Original Roadhouse, Oven Fresh Pizza, Papa John’s, Ponderosa, Popeye’s, Rachel’s, Rotelli, Ruby Tuesday, Salsita’s, Salvatore’s, Sandwich Factory, Scacchetti’s, Smaldino’s, Starbucks, Sunrise Deli, Spinners, Trax Lounge, Upstairs Lounge, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza, West Gate Pizza, Winston’s Tavern. BERLIN CENTER Ben’s, G’s Pizza World. BOARDMAN A&W, Aladdin’s, Amendolara’s Pizza and Rolls, Antone’s, Applebee’s, Asian Chao, Belleria, Blackstone Gourmet, Blue Wolf Tavern, Boathouse, Bob Evans, Boston Market, Bruno’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Caffé Capri, Carrabba’s Italian Grille, Charley’s Steakery, Chick-Fil-A, Chili’s, Chinatown, Cocca’s, Cornersburg Pizza, Denny’s, East of Chicago Pizza, Eat’n Park, Evergreen Chinese Takeout, Flaming Ice Cube, Friday’s, Frulati’s Cafe, Gampetro’s, Gloria Jean’s, Grand Buffet, Great China Buffet, Grecian Gourmet, Greek Place, Gyro City, Harvest Buffet and Grille, Hometown Buffet, House of China, Inner Circle, International House of Pancakes, It’s a Wrap, Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs, Jillian’s, Johnny’s, Jolly Joe’s, Landmark, Lone Star, Longhorn, M&P Coney Island, Main Moon, Mark Pi’s, Mocha House, Olive Garden, Oscar’s, Outback, Panda Garden, Panera, Papa John’s, Park Diner, Perkins, Philly’s All American Cheese Steak, Quiznos, Red Lobster, Rockne’s, Rotelli, Salty Grog’s, Sandwich Factory, Scarsella’s, Scotto Pizza, Smokey Bones, Soffo’s Cafe, Southgate, Springfield Grille, Spinners, Stagecoach, Starbucks, Steak-n-Shake, Steamers Stonewall Tavern, T.J.’s, Townhouse, Uptown Pizza, What’s Cookin’, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza, Yankee Kitchen, Youngstown Sports Grille. CAMPBELL City Limits, Gaetano’s, Jay’s, Main Moon, Nicky’s, Our Place, Oven Fresh Pizza. CANFIELD AngeNetta’s, Barney’s Deli, Belleria, Bob Evans, China Hing, Greenford Cupboard, Janos, Peaberry’s Cafe, Piccadilly Parlour, Pizza Joe’s, Oven Fresh Pizza, Quiznos, Renee’s, Stockyard, Young’s Restaurant. COITSVILLE May’s, Sandy’s Diner. CORNERSBURG Belleria, Chung Chinese, Cornersburg Pizza, Davidson’s. LAKE MILTON El Carlos Mexican Restaurant, Napoli Pizza. LOWELLVILLE Carchedi’s, Geno’s, Gonata’s, Kenny’s. NEW MIDDLETOWN DeChellis Italian Cafe. NORTH JACKSON Dino’s, Jab’s Pizza, the Korner, Wrangler’s Olde Country Restaurant. NORTH LIMA Bloomingdale’s Point, Giuseppe’s, North Lima Pizza Shop. POLAND Chapters, Cornersburg Pizza, Ezio’s, Fireplace, Friendly’s, Gingerbread Cafe, Inner Circle, La Rocca’s, Noble Roman’s, Point. STRUTHERS Belleria, Brier Hill Pizza, China Garden, Elmton, La Villa, Rip’s Cafe, Sandwich World, Tangier, Vick

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The Upstairs Lounge recently expanded into a first floor space on Mahoning Avenue with a planned wine bar, which is set to open in mid-March. Wine Down will serve between 25-30 people and is expected to offer wines, single-malt scotches and espresso drinks in a smoke-free environment.When it opens, a retail wine shop located near the rear of the building will relocate to the wine bar. The shop will carry over 400 bottled wines. Donna Saadey of Studio One Interiors designed the furnishings and Cheri Hayek was architect. A centerpiece of the room is long black granite bar, which will seat approximately 14. Pictured left to right: Joe Saadey, owner, and Tim King, chef, in a 2004 file photo. and Syl’s Eatery. YOUNGSTOWN (downtown) - Anthony’s on-the-River, Bean Counter, Beat Coffeehouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cafe Cimmento, Café Roma, Cedar’s Cafe, Charlie Staples, Downtown Draught House, Garland’s, Inner Circle, Jay’s, Jorgine’s Deli, MVR, Mahoning Snacks, Martini’s, Mighty Moe’s, Old Precinct, Royal Oaks, Subway, Tomasino’s, University Pizzeria, Walden’s Eat Shop, Winslow’s Cafe, the Youngstown Club. EAST SIDE Bud’s, City Limits, Jay’s, Royal Oaks. NORTH SIDE Avalon Gardens, Beat Coffeehouse, Belleria Pizzeria, Charlie Staples Original Famous Bar-B-Q, Garland’s Barbecue, Golden Dawn, Inner Circle, Jorgine’s Deli, MVR, Main Moon, Mighty Moe’s Sports Bar, Pettway Diner, Pizza Joe’s, Roly Poly, Subway, University Pizzeria, Walden’s Eat Shop, Winslow’s. SOUTH SIDE Angelo’s, Boulevard Tavern, (Brown Derby) Roadhouse, Crispy’s Chicken, Coconut Grove, Dragon Palace, East Wind, Evergreen Chinese, Irish Bob’s, Jolly Joe’s, Nancy’s Place, Newport Deli, Old San Juan, Oven Fresh Pizza, Point Cafe, Scarsella’s, Tokyo House. WEST SIDE Bleggi’s Pizza, Casa Ramirez, East of Chicago Pizza, the Garden Cafe, Giachetta’s, Grandma Ross’ Country Kitchen, Inner Circle, Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs, Kirkmere Pizza, La Fiesta, Molly’s, Open Hearth, Palm Cafe, Periscoop Submarine, Socciarelli’s. YSU CAMPUS Beat Coffeehouse, Charlie Staples, Jorgine’s Deli, Inner Circle, MVR, Mighty Moe’s, Peaberry’s, Roly Poly, Subway, Taco Bell, University Pizzeria, Winslow’s Cafe.

COLUMBIANA COUNTY COLUMBIANA Das Dutch Haus.

HANOVERTON Spread Eagle Tavern. SALEM Hickory Rib, Timberlanes.

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BROOKFIELD Bellybuster, Brookfield Diner, C’s Waffle House, Hilltop Pizza Shop, Papa Louie’s. CORTLAND Golden Stallion, Monty’s Mosquito Lake Carry-Out, Shiflet’s Delights. GIRARD Amen Corner, Belleria at the Dome, Café Olgun, Girard Wok, Jib Jab Hot Dog Shop, Little Peppino’s, Mikeee’s, Scenna’s. HOWLAND Avalon Inn, Bailey’s, Bella Luna Italian Cafe, Boston Market, Caballo Bayo, The Chophouse, French Street Café, Leo’s Ristorante, Main Moon, Perkins, Ristorante Allora, R&R Gourmet Village, the Rig, Salvatore’s, Sunrise Express, Up a Creek. HUBBARD Antenucci’s, Belleria, C’s Waffle House, Country Market, Downtown Coffee Café, Emerald Diner, Frankie’s Main Street Cafe, Jos. M. Biscotti’s, Paul’s Place, Main Moon, Tony’s Sandwich Shop, Wings Express. KINSMAN Times Square Restaurant. LEAVITTSBURG Country Kupboard. LIBERTY Antone’s, Armando’s, Bob Evans, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, China Express, Denny’s, First Class Pizza, Fortune Garden, Golden Hunan, Joé, Inner Circle, Jimmy’s Famous Take Out, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, Page’s, Paisano’s, Perkins, Philly’s All-American Cheese Steaks, Station Square, Subway, Teddy’s, Uptown Pizza, West Fork Steakhouse, Youngstown Crab Co. MASURY White Rose Spaghetti House. MINERAL RIDGE China Garden.

NEWTON FALLS Covered Bridge Inn, Oven Fresh, Sam’s Pizza. NILES Alberini’s, Applebee’s, Asian Chao, Aulisio’s, Bob Evans, Brothers Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Charley’s Steakery, China Wok, Chuck E. Cheese, Damon’s, El Rodeo, Frankie’s, Gasoline Alley, Great American Stake Out, International House of Pancakes, Kahunaville, Kenny’s Pizza, King’s Chinese Buffet, Lone Star, Main Loon, Manfredi’s, Maria’s, McMenamy’s, Max and Erma’s, Hometown Buffet, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Oven Fresh Pizza, Papa John’s, Philly’s All American Cheese Steak, Quiznos, Rack’s Cafe, Red Lobster, Risi Bros., (Brown Derby) Roadhouse, Robbins Pizza, Ruby Tuesday, Salvatore’s, Spinners Subs, Steak-n-Shake, Sunshine Chinese Buffet, Vernon’s Cafe. VIENNA Brothers Pizza, Dairy Queen, Diggins Airport Inn, Yankee Kitchen. WARREN Asian Café, Asian Garden, Belleria Pizzeria, Brothers Pizza, Buena Vista Cafe, Caesar’s, Café 422, Carmelo’s, Carmen’s Pizza, Cesta’s Golden Gate, Chat-n-Chew, Chung Chinese, Dilucia, East Wind, Eat’n Park, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Enzo’s, Fiesta at the Waterworks, Golden Gate, Great Wall, Hot Dog Shoppe, Hung Lung Chinese Food, Imperial Cafeteria, Lakeside, Mahoning Valley Pizza, Mary M’s, Mocha House, North Perk, Papa John’s, Panera Bread, Parkman Road Pizza, Perkins, Pizza Joe’s, Pizza Works, Prince’s Pizza & Subs, Ridgeview Pizza, Ristorante Allora, Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Sandwich Factory, Saratoga, Sorrento Pizzeria, Stephano’s Diner, Sunrise Inn, Wayside.

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA BEAVER Wooden Angel. BEAVER FALLS Calamity Jane’s Roadside Steakhouse & Saloon, Guiseppe’s Tuscany Grille. CLARK Shark City Grill, Tara. ELLWOOD CITY Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe, Countryside, Ellport Restaurant, Ellwood Hot Dog Shop, Fifth Street Diner, Johnny’s Pizza Shop, Red Hot Restaurant, Shakespeare’s, Vinny’s Italian Restaurant, Wolverine. FARRELL Basilone’s, C’s Waffle House. GREENVILLE A China Gourmet, Carini Pizza, Carini Restaurant, Cianci’s Restaurant, Greenville Diner, Hilltop Restaurant, Karen & Jerry’s, King Buffet, Meek Pub and Grill, Majestic Restaurant, Paxton’s Lunch, Perkins, Stone Arch Restaurant. GROVE CITY China Buffet, Coffaro’s Pizza, Common Ground, Deb & Mike’s Good Wings, Elephant & Castle Pub, Grove City Diner, Hoss’ Steak House, Jean’s Super Subs, Perkins, Rachel’s, Sun Gin Chinese Restaurant. HERMITAGE Applebee’s, C’s Waffles, C.W. Dandy’s, Chiccarino’s, China Wok, Combine Bros., Denny’s, Eat’N Park, Four Star Pizza, Hermes Gyro Pizza Pasta and Sandwiches, Hickory Grille, Jai-Alai, Jess’, Panera Bread, Perkins, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Quaker Steak & Lube Express, Quiznos, Red Lobster, Ruby Tuesday, Starlite Lounge and Dining, Subway. MERCER 1866 Restaurant and Taproom, Benjamin’s, Butterfield’s Pub, Cinnamonster, Corner Kitchen, Great Steak and Potato Co., Guiseppe’s, Iron Bridge Inn, Magoffin Inn, Mamma & Papa Bair’s, Olde Homestead, Rachel’s Roadhouse, Roma Italian Restaurant, Ruby & Sons, Rudy’s, Springfield Grille, Tea House of Grove City. NEW CASTLE Alcham, Augustine’s Italian Village, B&B Charcoal Grille, Bill’s Sandwich Shop, Bingo’s Restaurant and Lounge, Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe, China Banquet, Coney Island, Crane Room Grille, Coverts Restaurant &

THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 | info@metromonthly.net Lounge, China Banquet Buffet, Chuck Tanner’s, Crane Room Bar & Grille, Deno’s, The Diner, East of Chicago Pizza Co., East Wind, Eat’n Park, Edward’s Restaurant and Lounge, Ellis Island Cafe D’art, Fifties Diner, Fleeger’s Soup Bowl, Four Star Pizza, Gallo’s Italian Villa, Great Wall, Hazel’s Restaurant, Heavenly Drive-In, Hill House, Hoss’ Steak House, Hudson Lunch, Italian Village, JJ’s Eatery, Jamie’s Arizona Grille, King Buffet, Little Johnny’s Pizza, Mama Maria’s Restaurant & Bakery, Mary’s Restaurant & Bakery, Mr. B’s, Mr. Pizza, M&P Coney Island, Mulligan’s, Nahla’s Middle Eastern Food Restaurant, New Bailey’s Diner, New Mandarin Inn, Pagley’s Pasta and More, Paradise Bar & Grille, Parkstown Lounge and Restaurant, Pepe & Mal’s, Pizza Joe’s, Pizzas by Marcelloni, Ponderosa, Post Office Lunch, Relics Main Street Cafe, Starwood Rib & Steak House, Swihart’s Harbor Landing, Theodorou’s Restaurant, Travelers Inn, Tuscany Square, Villa Banquet Center & Restaurant, Village Inn, Villanova Inn, Wise Guyz. NEW WILMINGTON Elizabeth’s Feed Mill, Isaly’s, Prima, Tavern on the Square, Vine Street Feedmill. SHARON Billy’s Black and Gold Bar, Buhl Mansion, Chestnut Street Café, Coney Island Niko Lou’s, Echoes, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Golden Chinese Buffet, Golden Lion, Inn 62, Main Moon, Marigold, Monte Cello’s, Nittany Pub and Grill, Phoenix, Pizza Joe’s, Quaker Steak & Lube, Rib Connection, Sharon Hotdog Shop, Side Pocket Cafe, Style’s, Tastebuds, Tony’s Pizza Kitchen, Tully’s, Wave Restaurant. SHARPSVILLE Corral, Danny’s Bar & Grille, Lock Stock and Barrel, Muscarella’s Cafe Italia, Nancy’s Cozy Cafe, South Py Family Restaurant, Zappa’s. STONEBORO Hoss’ Steak & Sea House. WEST MIDDLESEX Hogan’s Heroes, Middlesex Diner, Pizzas by Marchelloni, Raddison. VOLANT Volant Good Earth Gallery.

DINING GUIDE GENERAL DIRECTORY | A-Z A&W, 680 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-7588901. Chain restaurant features A&W favorites like floats, sodas, burgers and fries, plus 50s-style car hops. L,D. ALADDIN’S, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; 330-629-6450. Features fresh Middle Eastern and Lebanese cuisine. Includes chicken and beef entrees, salads, homemade soups, vegetarian dishes, wrapped sandwiches, organic coffees and teas, and freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. ALBERINI’S, 1201 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330652-5895. It’s easy to understand why this landmark Italian restaurant is a destination. The pasta, steaks, seafood, service and award-winning wine cellar are exceptional. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. AMEN CORNER, 20 W. Main St., Girard; 330-545-5694. Popular Girard bar/restaurant with a sports bar atmosphere serves soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Full bar. ANGENETTA’S CAFE AND BAKERY, 31 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; 330-533-6090. Features Italian cuisine. ANTENUCCI’S,245 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-5789. Features Italian cuisine, including homemade pasta, soups, salads. ANTHONY’S ON-THE-RIVER, 15 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-7888. Downtown Youngstown restaurant overlooking the Mahoning River serves American and Italian cuisine. L,D. Full bar. ANTONE’S, 4837 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-7930707. 3551 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 759-1561. Local chain serves Italian and American cuisine. ANTONE’S PANINOS AND PASTA, 720 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman; 330-965-0333. Locally owned restaurant serves Italian-American cuisine. L,D. UPDATE APPLEBEE’S, 904 Great East Plaza, Niles; 330544-0780. 6691 South Ave., Boardman; 9650460. This Kansas-based chain operates 1,600 “neighborhood” restaurants in 49 states. Serves dinner entrees, soups, salads, and appetizers. L,D seven days. ARMANDO’S,3807 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-8989. The number of selections at this locally owned Italian restaurant is staggering. Selections include steaks, seafood, veal, pasta, chicken and more. MC,V. ARTHUR TREACHER’S. Various locations in the Youngstown-Warren area. Features its classic fish and chips, plus a number of other seafood selections. ASIAN CAFÉ, 2017 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-7727. Features Chinese cuisine and some specialty dishes. ASIAN CHAO, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-965-9859. Eastwood Mall; 505-1792. Asian cuisine with a fast-food presentation. ASIAN GARDEN, 470 Elm Road, Warren; 330-394-8317. Features Chinese cuisine. Dine in or carry out. L,D. AULISIO’S,815 Youngstown-Warren, Niles; 330-652-6929. Italian and homestyle American food. B,L,D. Tuesday through Saturday. BAILEY’S PUB, 5000 E. Market St., Howland; 330-856-6531. L,D. Full bar. V, MC. BARBARA’S COZY CORNER, 3671 McCartney Road, Campbell; 330-536-8999. Family-style. UPDATE BARNEY’S DELI, 132 S. Broad St., Canfield; 330533-7408. Locally-owned, independent restaurant serves recently expanded its hours and offerings. In addition to deli-style lunches, Barney’s

serves breakfast (traditional items, plus a vegetarian omelet), soups, salads, low-carb salad grillers, sandwich platters, traditional and contemporary deli sandwiches (nova lox bagels, corned beef and pastrami, and turkey reubens), and fish dinners (Friday), and a Sunday brunch. The restaurant is located on the Canfield Village Green in the WPA office building. BEAT COFFEEHOUSE, 215 Lincoln Ave.,Youngstown; 330743-4227. Independently owned and operated coffeehouse near the YSU campus features specialty coffee drinks, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and wraps. B,L,D. Monday through Saturday. NEW! BELLA LUNA ITALIAN CAFE,1913 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-856-7200. Locally owned and operated restaurant features Italian cuisine. Specialties of the house include grilled sirloin and fettuccine, lime pesto tilipia, and Italian stuffed pork chops. Other menu items include chicken, eggplant and veal parmeseans; pizza; sandwiches; appetizers; salads; soups; and menu items for children. Dan and Lisa Hall are the proprietors. Dine in or carry out. Smoke free. L,D. Seven days. All major credit cards. BELLY BUSTER, 6949 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; 330-448-2145. Brookfield eatery features 25 varieties of submarine sandwiches. BEN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR, 17729 Akron-Canfield Road, Berlin Center; 330-547-7633. Longtime independent specializes in steaks, entrees and seafood. NEW! BLACKSTONE GOURMET, 6810 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-5900. Boardman eatery prepares gourmet and standard food in a carry-out format. Specialties of the house include chicken marsala and crab cakes. Delivers within a wide radius of the restaurant ($15 minimum order). Serves beer and wine. Smoke-free restaurant. L,D. Monday through Saturday. All major credit cards. BLOOMINGDALE’S POINT RESTAURANT, 9835 South Ave., North Lima; 330-549-5445. Locally-owned independent features homecooked meals and daily specials. Seven days. BLUE WOLF TAVERN, 1295 Fawn Plaza/Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8137. Since relocating from Struthers, the Blue Wolf Tavern expanded its offerings and has achieved a wider audience. The Boardman restaurant serves Italian, Southwestern, Mediterranean and American cuisine and offers a bake shop and cafe in an adjoining area. L,D. Full bar. THE BOATHOUSE, 7323 South Ave., Boardman; 330-7265606. Locally-owned, independent restaurant features Italian and American cuisine. Full bar. BOB EVANS. Ohio-based chain offers Sunday-style dinners and hearty farm-style breakfasts. On the breakfast side, you’ll find omelets, egg-and-breakfastmeat combinations, plus country favorites like buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy and flapjacks. On the dinner side, it’s a mixture of new and old: classic turkey dinners and chicken pot pie share the spotlight with grilled fish, stir fries and other contemporary fare. B,L,D. BOSTON MARKET, 435 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-4006. 1977 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-544-5101. Boston Market is a whollyowned subsidiary of the McDonald’s Corp. and is headquartered in Golden, Colo. Features homestyle dinners and accompanying sides, deli-style sandwiches, desserts and soft drinks. L,D. Dine in or carry out. BOULEVARD TAVERN, 3503 Southern Blvd., Youngstown; 330-788-0931. Landmark restaurant serves ItalianAmerican. On Friday, there’s a popular fish fry. Photos of old Youngstown complement a comfortable setting. A Youngstown institution. Full bar. L,D Monday-Saturday. BROOKFIELD DINER, 524 state Route 7, Brookfield; 330448-2838. Family-style eatery serves dinner entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads and breakfast. B,L,D. BROTHER’S SUB SHOP,710 E. Market St.,Warren; 330-3934111. Locally-owned, independent serves pizza, sandwiches, salads, and various sides. L,D. Seven days. (BROWN DERBY) ROADHOUSE, 2537 South Ave., Youngstown; 330-782-8033. 1231 Youngstown Road, Niles; 505-9881. The Brown Derby chain retooled itself a few years back and now offers casual dining. The Roadhouse features wood fire grilled steaks, chicken, burgers and seafood. Entrees come with a family-style salad and peanuts and butcher paper tablecloths give the restaurant an informal air. MC,V,AE,D. Full bar. BRUNO’S,1984 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330757-0840. Locally-owned restaurant offers Italian-style cuisine. B,L,D. Major credit cards. BUD’S PUB AND SUBS, 28 Jacobs Road, Youngstown; 330-740-2837.This locally owned restaurant/bar may be tucked beside the Lincoln Knolls Plaza, but the regulars know where to find it. Solid comfort food, plus sandwiches, soups, and various sides. Nice bar/restaurant atmosphere. Full bar. BUENA VISTA CAFÉ, 1305 Buena Vista, Warren; 330-3724493. Uncle Nick’s Greek fried chicken is the restaurant’s claim to fame. Casual eatery features Italian, ribs, pizza (Italian, white, Grecian, etc.) and various dinner entrees. Open seven days. Full bar. BUFFALO WILD WINGS, Stambaugh Building, downtown Youngstown; 330-744-2999. Southern Park Mall, Boardman; 726-1313. 950 Great East Plaza, Niles; 5052999; 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-779-0201. This Minneapolis-based chain (370 plus restaurants) got its start in 1982 near the Ohio State campus. Restaurant features a casual sports-bar atmosphere, complete with TVs,trivia, burgers, wings and 20 domestic and imported beers on tap. L,D. Full bar.

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16 | SPRING RESTAURANT GUIDE C’S WAFFLE HOUSE, 7317 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; 330-448-1264. 920 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-7631. Family style cooking. B,L,D. CABALLO BAYO, 8220 E. Market St., Howland; 330-8568115. Locally-owned restaurant in the Howland Plaza features authentic Mexican cuisine. L,D. Full bar. CAESAR’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 2801 W. Market, Warren; 330-898-1555. Features Italian-American cuisine. L,D seven days. CAFÉ 422, 4422 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-369-2422. Landmark Italian restaurant offers signature dishes like eggplant parmesean and homemade pasta, plus steaks, seafood, chicken, and a low-fat menu. The restaurant’s rustic Italians bread is baked on premises. L,D. Full bar. MC,V,AE,D. NEW! CAFÉ CIMMENTO, 120 E. Boardman St., downtown Youngstown; 330-740-0166. Independently owned and operated restaurant features Italian cuisine. Specialties of the house include Penne Alla Vodka, homemade mozzarella, and Nutella cheesecake. Entrees include chicken and eggplant parmeseans, pasta, lasagna, burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. The restaurant delivers within a 2 mile radius of the restaurant ($15 minimum order). Smoking in designated areas. Open Monday through Saturday and before all events at the Chevrolet Center. A full-service bar and evening dining is planned for early March. B,L,D. MC,V. CAFÉ OLGUN, 9 W. Liberty St., Girard; 330-545-6015. Homestyle meals in a diner-style atmosphere. B,L. CAFÉ ROMA (YMCA), 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown; 330-746-6900. Popular downtown eatery is sited in the second floor of the YMCA. Locally owned restaurant features pizza, various Italian entrees, plus sandwiches, soups and salads. Dine in or carry out. B,L Monday through Friday. V,MC,D. CAFFE CAPRI,8000 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-9900. Family-owned destination restaurant features upscale Italian cuisine, soups, salads, appetizers and sandwiches. One of the restaurant’s calling cards is Mama Q’s memorable red sauce over homemade pasta. And the restaurant’s homemade breads are outstanding. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. CAFFE DARS,7 Lisbon St., Canfield; 330-702-0820. Darlene and John Morris are the proprietors of this cafe, which is sited on the Canfield Village Green. The eatery features sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade biscotti, wedding soup and specialty coffees. L. Monday through Saturday. CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT, Belmont at I-80, Liberty; 330-759-3301. Mexican cuisine. Seven days. CARCHEDI’S, 30 E. Water St., Lowellville; 330-536-8128. Features homestyle Italian food in a casual atmosphere. L,D Monday through Saturday. CARMELO’S, 2635 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-3696262. Italian, pizza, and steaks. Seven days. MC,V,GB. CASA RAMIREZ, 1578 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330792-9920. Family-owned restaurant features Mexican cuisine in a casual setting. L,D Monday through Saturday. CEDAR’S CAFÉ, 131 W. Commerce St., Youngstown; 330743-6560. Family owned bar/restaurant features American cuisine and Lebanese specialties like kibbe, grape leaves and hummos. The American side of the menu includes soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Full bar. L,D. Major credit cards. CESTA’S GOLDEN GATE, 2186 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-399-8971. Features Italian-American cuisine. CHAPTERS CAFE, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-707-9860. 600 Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-793-7408. Deli-style restaurant in the Poland and Austintown branches of the Public Library features specialty coffees and teas, soups, salads, and sandwiches, plus a fine selection of homemade desserts and pastries. CHARLY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT BY MR. B., 4455 Kirk Road, Austintown, 330-799-5569. Family-style food. CHARLEY’S STEAKERY,7401 Market St., Boardman; 330726-7171. 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; 330544-3300. Columbus-based chain features grilled steak and chicken subs, fresh-cut french fries and soft drinks. CHAT-N-CHEW,2600 W. Market St.,Warren; 330-898-7940. Family-style cooking in a casual atmosphere. B,L,D. CHESTNUT STREET CAFÉ, 23 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-346-1414. Sharon restaurant with a Victorian-style pub atmosphere features appetizers, dinner entrees, sandwiches, soups, and various sides. L,D. Full bar. MC,V,D,AE. CHICK-FIL-A, 1051 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-7205. Southern Park Mall, Boardman, 758-7391. This Atlanta-based, fast-food chain has nearly 1,300 locations in 38 states. Founded in 1967, the restaurant credits itself for offering the first boneless chicken breast sandwich in the country. The chain also publicizes its philosophical decision to be closed on Sundays. CHILI’S GRILL AND BAR, 7403 Market St., Boardman; 330758-4117. Brinker International Inc., the publicly held, Dallas-based company that owns Chili’s, also operates Romano’s Macaroni Grill, On the Border Mexican Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Rockfish Seafood Grill. Chili’s offers a casual, pub-style atmosphere and signature items like baby back ribs. L,D seven days. MC,V,D. CHINA BUFFET, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330797-8763. Chinese food in a buffet format. CHINA EXPRESS, 2899 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-7593022. Asian cuisine. Dine in and carry out. CHINA GARDEN,3971 State Route 46, Mineral Ridge; 330505-1188. Chinese cuisine. Dine in, carry out. CHINA GARDEN, 1010 5th St., Struthers; 330-750-9818.

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Serdar Dede took over the ownership of Cafe 422 in January.

Cafe 422 under new ownership

hange came to the area after the first of the year when Serdar Dede purchased Abruzzi’s Cafe 422 from longtime restaurateur Robert Abruzzi. Although the restaurant will continue to serve familiar and popular favorites, some additions include an 18 oz. char-grilled steak ($17.95), rack of lamb (with Italian and American seasonings), shrimp scampi, and Italian beans and greens. Lunch entrees are priced between $5.25 and $9.95 and dinners range from $7.95 to $16.95. Dede said longtime customers have been very receptive to the restaurant changes, which include a number of new menu items and cosmetic improvements like new carpeting and furnishings. “We added more steaks and seafood, Dede said. “We age all or our steaks 28 days and we cut our steaks every day in-house. Our steaks are certified Angus beef and we look for the best cuts,” he added. Dede said he decided to buy the restaurant because it had a “great location and great (customer) base.” In addition to daily specials, Cafe 422 recently added lobster tail and surf and turf. A beer-battered fish for $9.95 is featured on Friday. Another change at the restaurant is the addition of a weekday happy hour from 3-6 p.m., where appetizers and select drinks and beers will be available at half price.

– Mark C. Peyko Chinese cuisine. Eat-in, carry out. L,D. CHINA HING, 423 E. Main St., Canfield; 330- 533-8989. Asian cuisine. Eat-in, carry out. CHINA WOK, 39 Vienna, Niles; 330-544-6969. Chinese cuisine. Dine in, carry out. CHINATOWN, 8600 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-9659818. Chinese cuisine. L,D. THE CHOPHOUSE, 9519 E. Market St., Warren; 330-8562121. Upscale Howland restaurant on the Avalon Inn property offers steaks, seafood, chops, chicken, various dinner entrees, appetizers and salads. Features a comprehensive wine list and a children’s menu. Certified Angus beef. Full bar. MC,V,AE,D. CHUCK E. CHEESE, 521 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-629-9929. 2082 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Niles; 652-0740. Kid-friendly chain restaurant offers sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and a signature pizza. CHUNG CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2020 North Road, Warren; 330-652-7277. 3145 Canfield Road, Cornersburg; 797-8223. Chinese cuisine. Dine-in, carry out. UPDATE CICI’S PIZZA, 463 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-629-8890. This Texas-based pizza chain operates over 560 locations in 26 states. Features a pizza buffet with approximately 16 varieties or pizza, pasta, salads and desserts. CITY LIMITS RESTAURANT, 3038 McCartney Road, Youngstown; 330-746-4026. B,L,D. Mom-and-pop restaurant serves Italian and American cuisine. Homemade soups, daily specials. Seven days. UPDATE COMBINE BROS., Routes 18 and 518, Hermitage, Pa.; 724-983-1057. Independent, family-owned restaurant features modern Italian. Salads, pasta, sandwiches, appetizers, soups, etc.The restaurant’s signature homemade rolls are light, yeasty and the size of a baseball softball. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards.

CONEY ISLAND,930 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-758-3650. Hot dogs. COUNTRY CORNER CAFÉ, 4551 Mahoning Ave., Champion; 330-847-7100. Serves American-style food with a smattering of Italian dishes like chicken and veal parmeseans. Daily specials. Seven days. COUNTRY MARKET, 2226 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-5344856. Restaurant and buffet in the Flying B complex serves family-style meals. Seven days, 24 hours. B,L,D. COVERED BRIDGE INN,22 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; 330872-5556. Serves American cuisine, including steaks, chops, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and appetizers. B,L,D. Seven days. UPDATE COYOACAN, 1393 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-5768. This Mexican restaurant offers ala carte burritos and tacos in an assembly-line format. Patrons select among chicken, beef, pork and vegetarian bases and build their sandwiches with a number of freshly prepared ingredients. A 13-inch flour tortilla is filled with selections based on customer preference, which can include rice (two varieties), beans (two varieties), salsa (mild to spicy varieties), cheese, lettuce, sour cream and chopped peppers. Dine in or carry out. L,D. CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, 5600 Interstate Blvd., Austintown; 330-652-7227.This Lebanon, Tenn.-based chain has 535 restaurants in 41 states. Cracker Barrel serves country-style food and features a gift shop selling country items. B,L,D. Seven days. Major credit cards. CRISPY CHICKEN, 5188 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-750-6199. 1651 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-799-6099. Chicken. DAMON’S GRILL,5580 Youngstown Road, Niles; 330-5449400. This Columbus-based chain was founded in 1979

and includes 100 company and franchised locations.This sports bar/restaurant offers ribs, chicken, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and burgers. Full bar. In keeping with its sports bar atmosphere, the main dining room features large screen TVs where sports programming and interactive trivia games can be found. L,D seven days. Major credit cards. DAS DUTCH HAUS, 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; 330482-2236. Locally owned restaurant features Amish-style food and desserts. DAVIDSON’S RESTAURANT, 3636 Canfield Road, Cornersburg; 330-793-0033. Locally-owned, independent serves Italian-American. Specialties of the house include fish and prime rib. Other items: pasta, sandwiches, salads, seafood, chicken, and beef. Smoking in designated areas. B,L,D. Seven days. Full bar. MC,V,D. DECHELLIS ITALIAN CAFE, 11092 Main St., New Middletown; 330-542-3733. DENNY’S, various locations. California-based chain operates 1,600 restaurants worldwide. B,L,D. 24 hours. DICKEY’S, 27 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-7990058. bar/restaurant serves daily homecooked specials. Items include sandwiches, deep-fried appetizers, steak, pasta, fish (Friday), chili, salads, pizza and pepperoni rolls. DIGGIN’S AIRPORT INN, 1749 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna; 330-394-2099. Family-style meals. B,L,D. Serves fish dinners on Friday. DILUCIA’S, 2610 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-3813. Serves homestyle lunch and dinner. MC,V. DINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZA, 10941 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330-538-2263. Locally owned restaurant serves Italian-American cuisine. B,L,D. DON PANCHO’S TEX-MEX CAFÉ, 95 S. Union, Alliance; 330-823-4390. Longtime independent restaurant serves Tex-Mex cuisine. DOWNTOWN COFFEE CAFE,29 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330534-1199. Downtown Hubbard cafe serves dinner entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, specialty coffees, desserts and breakfast. Smoke-free. B,L,D. Seven days. DOWNTOWN DRAUGHT HOUSE, 219 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-746-9722. Downtown bar/restaurant serves burgers, pasta, soups, salads. L Monday through Friday. Full bar. DRAGON PALACE, 3501 South Ave., Youngstown; 330788-2949. Chinese cuisine. EAST WIND,2841 Market St., Youngstown; 330-782-4516. 865 Elm Road, Warren; 395-7117. Restaurant in the Uptown area serves Chinese cuisine. Eat-in or carry out. EAT’N PARK,8049 Market, Boardman; 330-758-1307. 2057 Wal-Mart Drive, Warren; 372-6610; 5459 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 779-0411. Pittsburgh-based restaurant chain operates 75 restaurants in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Founded in 1949 by an executive from the Isaly Dairy Co., Eat’N Park now offers a contemporary interpretation of classic diner with breakfast and lunch buffets and a complete full-service menu. B,L,D. Warren, Austintown 24 hours. EDIE’S,2033 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-3062. Homestyle. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. EL RODEO, 5400 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330505-1093. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Features a great number of entrees, including chicken, beef, seafood, pork, and vegetarian selections. The food is excellent – with just the right amount of fire. L,D. ELI’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE,4284 New Road, Austintown; 330-270-2503. 1407 Niles Road, Warren; 330-369-5457. Locally owned and operated barbecue restaurant serves ribs, chicken and fish, along with greens, candied yams, cornbread and southern treats like sweet potato pie and homemade pound cake. L,D. UPDATE THE ELMTON, 584 5th St., Struthers; 330-7558511. Landmark Struthers bar/restaurant features an exceptional broasted chicken, broasted potato spears and a distinctive, one-of-a-kind pizza. To see the Elmton in all it’s glory, visit in the fall after a Struthers football game. Features a family-friendly dining room and a bar area packed with hometown regulars. L,D seven days. EMERALD DINER,825 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-1441. This gleaming, stainless steel Art Deco diner provides a nice retro setting for contemporary reinterpretations of classic diner fare. The restaurant features dinner entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, breakfasts and desserts. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. EZIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT,3032 Center Road, Poland; 330-757-0738. Italian, pasta, chicken, steaks and pizza. L,D. Seven days. MC,V. ENZO’S, 2918 Elm Road, Warren; 330-372-3314. Italian, seafood, sandwiches, steaks, and pizza. L,D. Tuesday through Saturday. MC,V,AE,D. EVERGREEN CHINESE TAKEOUT, 1393 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8848. Chinese cuisine. Eat-in, carry out. L,D. Seven days. THE FIFTH SEASON, 7098 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-3483. Upscale restaurant on Meander Reservoir specializes in steaks, chops and seafood, soups, salads and sandwiches. Full bar. Major credit cards. FIREPLACE, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330757-4042. Longtime restaurant/bar serves ItalianAmerican cuisine. FULL BAR. LIVE MUSIC ON WEEKENDS. FLAMING ICE CUBE, 1449 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-726-4766. The area’s only truly vegan cafe features vegetable wraps, burritos, pita pockets, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and dinner entrees. The eatery also offers a coffee and juice bar. Seven days. UPDATE FORTUNE GARDEN, 4245 Belmont Ave.,

THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 | info@metromonthly.net Youngstown, 330-743-6688. Restaurant near I-80 offers Hunan and Szechuan-style Chinese cuisine. The Fortune Garden recently expanded its menu to offer new selections, while keeping steamed vegetable dumplings, scallion pancakes and other restaurant favorites. FRANKIE’S MAIN STREET CAFE,368 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-9064. Bar/restaurant serves ribs, steaks, seafood, burgers, dinner entrees and various sides. Tuesday through Sunday. Full bar. FRENCH STREET CAFÉ, 1195 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-609-5100. This Howland cafe features made-from-scratch French pastries, cakes, breads, soups, deli-style sandwiches, wraps and specialty coffee drinks and teas. B,L,D. Monday through Saturday. FRIDAY’S, 7165 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 330-629-2600. This Texas-based chain operates 924 restaurants in 47 states and 54 countries. Serves seafood, steaks, salads, pasta, appetizers, and southwestern specialties. Full bar. FRIENDLY’S,3 McKinley Way, West, Poland; 330-757-8915. Founded in 1935 as an ice cream shop, this Massachusetts-based chain has since grown to 530 fullservice restaurants across the eastern United States. Offers soups, dinner entrees, sandwiches, salads and a number of classic ice cream and soda fountain treats. FRULATI CAFE AND BAKERY,7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-729-9060. G.’S GOLDEN GATE, 2186 Parkman Road, Warren; 330399-8971. Features Italian-American food. GAMPETRO’S,7332 Southern Blvd., Boardman; 330-7584618. Serves Italian, American and Southern-style comfort foods. UPDATE THE GARDEN CAFE, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Restaurant in the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens serves sandwiches, salads and soups. The Garden Cafe, which overlooks Lake Glacier, is operated by the Georgetown. L. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday. GARLAND’S BARBECUE,520 Belmont,Youngstown; 330746-9461. Southern-style chicken, ribs, and fish. GASOLINE ALLEY, 500 Vienna Ave., Niles; 330-652-0555. Features home cooking and bar fare. Full bar. L,D. THE GATSBY,54 Westchester Drive, Austintown; 330-7936299. Pasta, ribs, seafood, chops. Full bar. B,L,D seven days. Major credit cards. GENNARO’S, 5832 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330505-1512. Niles eatery serves pizza and Italian cuisine. Menu items include appetizers, soups, hot and cold subs, salads, pasta, dinner entrees (Italian and American), and fish. Seven days. GENO’S RESTAURANT, 224 E. Water St., Lowellville; 330536-9009. Italian. GINGERBREAD CAFE, 2289 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-707-BAKE. Bakery/cafe features soups, delistyle sandwiches, specialty coffees and drinks, and a fullline bake shop. B,L,D. M,V,AE,D. GIRARD WOK, 44 W. Liberty St., Girard; 330-545-4221. Chinese cuisine. Dine in or carry out. L,D Monday through Saturday. GLOBE RESTAURANT, 6965 Truck World Blvd., Hubbard; 330-534-9725. Features lunch and dinner selections, trucker-hearty breakfasts and an all-you-can-eat buffet on Sundays. B,L,D. GLORIA JEAN’S COFFEES,Southern Park Mall, Boardman; 758-8311. This 500-store chain was founded by Gloria Jan Kvetko in 1979 as a small coffee shop north of Chicago. Gloria Jean’s features specialty coffee drinks, teas and baked goods. GOLDEN DAWN,1245 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 330-7460393. Neighborhood bar and North Side institution serves sandwiches, dinners, and a unique pizza. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. GOLDEN GATE, 2186 Parkman, Warren; 330-399-8971. GOLDEN HUNAN, 3111 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-7597197. Serves Hunan/Szechuan cuisine. Features a Chinese buffet on Friday, L,D. Seven days. GOLDEN STALLION, 111 Market St., Cortland; 638-8837. L,D Monday through Saturday. GRANDMA ROSS’ COUNTRY KITCHEN, 569 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-793-4255. Homestyle cooking. GRAND BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT, 7690 Market St., Boardman; 330-629-8887. Chinese buffet with a large amount of menu items, including sushi and crab legs, specializes in Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunan cuisine. L,D. Seven days. GREAT AMERICAN STAKE-OUT, 5115 Youngstown Road, Niles; 330-652-2254. Locally owned restaurant serves steaks, seafood, chicken, and various entrees. V,MC,AE. GREAT CHINA BUFFET, 463 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-965-9222. Features a Chinese buffet. GREAT WALL, 2662 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-3925008. Chinese cuisine. L,D. GRECIAN GOURMET, 1235 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-9692. Features Greek specialties and pastries. L,D Monday through Saturday. GREEK PLACE,7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-726-7625. Features Greek specialties. Located in the food court at the Southern Park Mall. GREENFORD CUPBOARD, 11975 Lisbon Road, Canfield; 330-533-9847. GYRO CITY & GRILL,Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; 330-629-8090. Located in the food court at the Southern Park Mall. UPDATE HICKORY GRILLE, 1645 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage; 724-962-1775. The Hickory Bar and Grille is another holding in the regional chain that owns

three Springfield Grille properties, the Log Cabin Inn (Harmony, Pa.), Rachel’s Roadhouse (Mercer, Pa.) and the Iron Bridge Inn (Mercer, Pa.) The Hickory Bar and Grille

offers a casual atmosphere and features beef, pork, chicken, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads, and appetizers. L,D. Full bar. HICKORY RIB,377 S. Ellsworth Ave., Salem; 330-332-3330. Serves Texas-style barbecue. Full bar. L,D Tuesday through Saturday. Accepts all major credit cards. HOLIDAY INN METROPLEX (TEDDY’S), 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty; 330-759-0606. Restaurant in the Holiday Inn serves steaks, chicken, various entrees. B,L,D. HOMETOWN BUFFET, 387 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-629-8700. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 652-5752. This 360-location, Minnesotabased chain was founded in 1983 as Old Country Buffet. An update of the classic smorgasbord. Seven days. HOT DOG SHOPPE,740 W. Market, Warren; 330-395-7057. West Side eatery serves coneys, sandwiches, shakes and a larger portion of french fries known as “family fries.” A Warren institution – just ask any Trumbull native. HOUSE OF CHINA,Boardman Plaza, Boardman; 330-7582307. Cantonese and Mandarin-style Chinese cuisine. HUBBARD FAMILY RESTAURANT, 135 HubbardYoungstown Road, Hubbard; 330-534-5338. Family-style cooking. B,L,D. Seven days. HUNAN EXPRESS, 1810 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-792-0188. Eatery serves carry-out Chinese food. HUNG FUNG CHINESE FOOD, 2573 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-898-3112. L,D seven days. ICE HOUSE INN,Webb Road at Route 46, Austintown; 330544-8800. Sandwiches, fish, chicken, spaghetti and entrees. L,D seven days. IMPERIAL CAFETERIA, 1860 Elm Road, Warren; 330-3727600. Family-style food. B,L. INNER CIRCLE PIZZA, 4520 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-3819; 3570 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 759-7896. 2715 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 799-7809. 318 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-744-5448; 1816 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; 757-3719. Locally owned pizzeria/ restaurant/bar serves pizza, wings, Italian specialties, sandwiches, soups and salads. Full bar. INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, 833 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-758-8505; 1980 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles; 330-505-9480. B,L,D. UPDATE IRON BRIDGE INN, 1438 Perry Highway (Route 19), Mercer, Pa.; 724-748-3626. The Iron Bridge Inn is another holding in the regional chain that owns three Springfield Grille properties, the Log Cabin Inn (Harmony, Pa.), Hickory Bar and Grille (Hermitage, Pa.) and Rachel’s Roadhouse (Mercer, Pa.) The Iron Bridge

was the first restaurant in what became the Springfield Restaurant Group. The restaurant offers casual dining and features steaks, seafood, sandwiches, soups, salads and appetizers. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. Major credit cards. ISALY’S, various locations. Deli menu, plus ice cream and soda-fountain treats. B,L. JW’S OTHER CLUB/CRYSTAL ROOM, Radisson Hotel, Sharon; 724-528-2501. L,D. Full bar. JANOS FAMILY RESTAURANT, 6620 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield; 330-533-1929. Homestyle cooking. B,L,D. JAY’S FAMOUS HOT DOGS,Various locations in the area. Serves coneys, fries, gyros and various sides. JIB JAB HOT DOG SHOP, 313 S. State St., Girard; 330-5451129. Sandwiches, soups and sides. JILLIAN’S, 7401 Market St. (Southern Park Mall), Boardman; 330-629-8556. American. L,D. Full bar. JOÉ RESTAURANT,2921 Belmont, Liberty; 330-759-8890. Italian cuisine. Features chicken, beef, fish, pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads. V,MC. JOHNNY’S, 7807 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-8262. Contemporary American cuisine. Casual and fine dining. JOLLY JOE’S SPORTS BAR, 3718 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-788-0827.7631 South Ave., Boardman; 330-629-9605. KAHUNAVILLE, Eastwood Mall, 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-505-9303. Bird noises, dancing fountains and tiki hut architecture. Salads, steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches. L,D seven days. KING SUPER BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT, 5703 Mines Road, Niles; 330-544-8238. Serves ChineseAmerican cuisine in a buffet format and made-to-order, custom-grilled items. L,D. Seven days. THE KORNER, 9177 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330538-9963. Family-style cooking. KOUNTRY KUPBOARD, 6152 W. Market, Leavittsburg; 330-898-7797. Diner-style food. B,L,D. 24 hours. KRAVITZ’S DELICATESSEN, 3135 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-7889. Longtime delicatessen (since 1939) serves deli-style sandwiches, soups, baked goods, bagels, and various sides. B,L,D. LA FIESTA, 1801 Midland Ave., Youngstown; 330-7933967. Authentic Mexican. D, Wednesday through Saturday; L Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Full bar. LAKESIDE RESTAURANT, 238 W. Main St., Warren; 330637-8817. Family-style. UPDATE LAKE TAVERN, 6071 state Route 46, Cortland; 330-637-1971. Independently owned and operated restaurant/tavern is sited in an historic 1837 building and is named for the building’s original owners, Daniel and Dolly Lake. The tavern serves a complete menu, including appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and specialties of the house. The tavern also stocks an

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18 | SPRING RESTAURANT GUIDE extensive selection of beer and wine. Monday through Saturday. LANDMARK RESTAURANT, 7424 Market St., Boardman; 330-965-6199. Family-style cooking. LA ROCCA’S PIZZA & PASTA, 6505 Clingan, Poland; 330757-1212. Italian, pasta, chicken and seafood. LA VILLA SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE, 812 YoungstownPoland, Struthers; 330-755-8744. Italian-American wigs, burgers and various sides. Monday through Saturday. LEO’S RISTORANTE, 7042 E. Market, Howland; 330-8565291. Upscale restaurant features modern Italian cuisine: beef, chicken, veal, pasta, Italian greens, pizza, and various sides. L,D Monday through Saturday. LITTLE HUNAN, 4748 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330792-4411. Chinese. L,D daily. LITTLE JOHNNY’S CAFE, 187 W. Market St., Warren; 3692233. Restaurant on Courthouse Square serves homemade specials for lunch. LITTLE PEPPINO’S, 728 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-2424. Italian. L,D. Tuesday through Sunday. UPDATE LOG CABIN INN, 430 Perry Highway (Route 19), Harmony, Pa.; 724-452-4155.The Log Cabin Inn is another holding in the regional chain that owns three Springfield Grille properties, the Hickory Bar and Grille (Hermitage, Pa.), Rachel’s Roadhouse (Mercer, Pa.). and the Iron Bridge Inn (Mercer, Pa.) The restaurant is

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bar area is comfortable and roomy and a delight in the summer months. L,D. Full bar. UPDATE THE RACK’S CAFÉ, 54 S. Main St., Niles; 330652-9419. Eatery sited in the rear portion of a billiards hall in downtown Niles features deep-fried

appetizers, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, and specialty coffee drinks. L,D. Seven days. Full bar.

sited in a 160-year-old log cabin that overlooks a wooded area. The eatery features steaks, chops, seafood, sandwiches, appetizers, soups and salads. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE, 1738 Boardman-Poland, Boardman; 330-757-7133. Eastwood Mall, Niles; 5447000. Steakhouse features steaks, seafood, burgers, chicken, soups, salads and appetizers. LONG JOHN SILVER’S. Fast food seafood. Various locations in the area. LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE, 953 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-729-9730. Steakhouse chain serves steaks, ribs, chicken, salmon, soups, salads, sandwiches and various sides. Full bar. UPDATE LOS GALLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 685 Boardman-Canfield Road. Boardman; 330- Full service restaurant/steakhouse serves Mexican food. Dine in or carry out. Delivery available. Seven days. LUCIANNO’S, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330792-5975. Italian-American. M&P CONEY ISLAND, 930 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 758-3650. 2700 Elm, Warren; 330-372-9250. Coneys, fries, sides. MR. R.’S FOOD CARRY-OUT, 2727 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-369-4370. Italian, pizza, chicken, parmeseans, etc. L,D Tuesday through Sunday. MVR,410 N.Walnut St.,Youngstown; 330-746-7067. Serves Italian-American cuisine. Also has outdoor seating and a bocce court. L,D Monday through Saturday. MAGGIE’S MAGIC MUFFIN HOUSE,7932 Southern Blvd., Boardman; 330-965-7400. Locally-owned cafe serves muffins, sandwiches and specialty coffee drinks. B,L. MAIN LOON RESTAURANT, 26 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-9682. Chinese. MAIN MOON, 8218 E. Market, Howland; 330-856-9388. 607 W. Liberty, Hubbard; 534-8880. 671 McCartney, Campbell; 746-0008. 1760 Belmont, Youngstown. Chinese. L,D. MARINO’S ITALIAN CAFE, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-8326. Serves Italian-American food. L,D. Seven days. MARIO’S, 5162 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330755-0738. Italian. MARTINI’S, 100 Federal Plaza East (City Center One), downtown Youngstown; 330-742-9463. Locally owned and operated restaurant serve dinner entrees, steaks, seafood, daily specials, salads, appetizers. Located in the basement of City Center One. Matt Sutton is chef. Full bar. L,D. MARK PI’S CHINA GATE, 60 Boardman-Poland, Boardman; 330-758-8639. Chinese cuisine. MARY M.’S, 2940 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-898-3846. B,L,D. Family-style cooking. MAX & ERMA’S, 5792 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-4447. Pub-style cuisine. Full bar. McMENAMY’S,325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330544-1732. Serves specials, dinner entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, appetizers. Full bar. UPDATE MIGHTY MOE’S SPORTS RESTAURANT, 315 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-742-9292. Offcampus eatery near YSU serves appetizers, salads, soup, chili, specialty pita sandwiches and wraps, hot and cold sandwiches, American, Italian, Middle Eastern and vegetarian dinners, pizza, wings, sandwiches, smoothies, and various breakfast specials. B,L,D. Monday through Saturday. MIKEEE’S, 30 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-6431. Girard tavern has a sports bar atmosphere, but it family friendly too. A recent expansion added a second floor dining area and sheltered patio. Served dinner entrees, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and daily specials. Full bar. MOCHA HOUSE,467 High St., Warren; 330-392-3020; 7141 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 965-0890. Locally owned restaurant/cafe serves specialty coffee drinks, teas, desserts (pastries, cheesecake, pies, layer cakes), lunch/ dinner, soups, sandwiches, salads. B,L,D seven days. MOLLY’S, 1309 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown; 330-7990038. Italian, burgers, wings, chicken, sandwiches. L,D.

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Danny and Susan Chappa recently opened the D&S Produce and Olde Tyme Shoppe, Inc. at 1478 Churchill-Hubbard Road in Liberty. The store features fresh produce, coffee, bulk foods, homemade pies, cookies, among other items. MONTY’S, 1241 Greenville, Cortland; 330-638-5598. Sandwiches, dinner entrees, various sides. Seven days. NANCY’S PLACE, 3650 Shady Run Road, Youngstown; 330-788-6441. Italian cuisine, pasta, chicken, wings, sandwiches, soups, salads and fish. NEWPORT CAFÉ, 4069 Hillman Way, Youngstown; 330782-4213. Breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts. B,L Monday through Saturday. UPDATE NIC’S FIRST LIGHT CAFE AND SPECIALTY CATERING, 407 South Main St., Niles; 330-6529149. Downtown Niles restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. The restaurant serves beer-battered fish on Friday. NICOLINNI’S, 1912 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330799-8294. Serves Italian-American cuisine. Tuesday through Saturday. All major credit cards. NODAY’S PIZZA & DELI, 5229 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-792-5822. Features Italian-American food in a deli-style presentation. Hot and cold items. Carryout. NORTH PERK, 176 N. Park Ave., Warren; 330-395-1700. Downtown Warren cafe features specialty coffee drinks, soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods. B,L. OHIO PIG HOUSE BBQ, 7 N. Edgehill Ave., Austintown; 330-797-1456. UPDATE THE OLD PRECINCT, 32 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown; 330-743-9699. Downtown eatery serves freshly-prepared lunches from scratch. Specialties of the house include Italian and French cuisine. Delivery available in the downtown area ($15 minimum). Restaurant is smoke free. Open Monday through Friday and on weekends during special events. Full bar. B,L,D. MC,V,D. OLIVE GARDEN,853 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8380. 5740 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 652-2014. Italian, seafood and salads. OPEN HEARTH,207 Steel St., Youngstown; 330-799-2999. West Side tavern serves entrees, soups, salads. Barbecue and spit-roasted meats on weekends. L,D. Full bar. ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE, 920 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, 330-544-3990. Independent local restaurant serves barbecued ribs and chicken, sandwiches, soups, salads and appetizers. OSCAR’S, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330965-0800. Boardman restaurant features upscale dining. Full bar. MC,V,D,AE. OUR PLACE, 725 McCartney Road, Campbell; 330-7437954. Locally owned restaurant serves Greek and American food. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, 7000 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman; 330-629-2775. 5553 Youngstown Road, Niles; 544-6774. Tampa-based steakhouse chain serves steaks, beef, ribs, seafood and pasta. Major credit cards. D seven days. P&C CAFE,194 S. High St., Cortland; 330-638-6509. Familystyle cooking. B,L,D. PANDA GARDEN, 5122 Market, Boardman; 330-788-1202. Chinese cuisine. Eat in or carry out. PANERA BREAD, 5533 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330259-0078. 377 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330965-9997. 3641 Elm Road NE, Warren; 330-372-3390. Missouri-based chain operates 825 bakery/restaurants in 35 states. Sandwiches, muffins, breads, soups, salads and desserts. B,L,D. Seven days. MC, V. PAUL’S PLACE, 862 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330-534-9096. Eatery serves burgers, pizza, wings and various sides. PEABERRY’S Cafe, Kilcawley Center, YSU, Youngstown. Campus eatery serves specialty coffee drinks, pastries, sandwiches and appetizers. L. Monday through Friday.

PEABERRY’S CAFE, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-702-9230. Cafe serves pastries, sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks and teas. PERISCOOP SUBMARINE, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-793-9162. Serves submarine sandwiches and various sides. A full-service bar adjoins the restaurant. PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANTS. This full-service restaurant chain was founded in 1958 as a pancake house by Matt and Ivan Perkins of Cincinnati. The 494unit chain, which operates in 34 states and five Canadian provinces, offers family-style fare, a children’s and senior’s menu, salads and desserts. B,L,D. Open 24 hours. PETTWAY DINER, 1005 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330743-4545. Locally owned and operated restaurant features Southern-style comfort food. B,L,D. UPDATE PHILLY’S ALL AMERICAN CHEESE STEAK, 8414 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-8100. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505 2345. 2545 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-746-4971. Philly cheesesteaks and other sandwiches. PICCADILLY PARLOUR,114 S. Broad St., Canfield; 330-5334749. Victorian-style tea room serves sandwiches, salads, various luncheon items and a variety of teas. L. PONDEROSA,4626 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 330-7999100. This Dallas-based steakhouse chain was founded in 1965 in Kokomo, Ind.Today it is part of the Metromedia Restaurant Group which also controls Bennigan’s, Bonanza and Steak and Ale. There are 184 company stores and 350 franchise locations in the United States, Canada and overseas. The eatery features steak, chicken, sandwiches, seafood, and charbroiled and deep-fried items. Austintown offers a salad-bar buffet. UPDATE POPEYE’S CHICKEN AND BISCUITS, 6073 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-779-3890. 40 W. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; 330-782-0143. This southern style fried chicken restaurant chain got its start in New Orleans 35 years ago. The parent company that owns Popeye’s operates 1818 restaurants in the U.S. and abroad. Features fried chicken, sandwiches, seafood, buttermilk biscuits and various sides. QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-WING. 7530 Market St., Boardman; 330-7266620. Locally-owned chain serves wings, sandwiches, appetizers and burgers. Full bar. QUIZNOS, 440 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330758-8455. 7105 Lockwood Blvd., Canfield; 330-965-2466. 1968 E. State St., Hermitage; 724-342-6150; 2488 NilesCortland Road, Howland; 330-544-6565. Denver-based chain was founded in 1981 and operates over 3,000 restaurants worldwide. Features toasted submarine sandwiches (steak, turkey, chicken, beef and vegetarian), plus salads, soups and bread bowls. L,D. R&R GOURMET VILLAGE & DELI, 8024 E. Market St., Warren; 330-856-1176. Locally owned independent serves European and German cuisine, deli-style sandwiches, soups, baked goods, and complementary side dishes. Also features imported beers, wines, imported chocolates and European pantry items. RACHEL’S RESTAURANT AND BAR,3657 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-1700. Locally owned and operated restaurant features steaks, seafood, chops, salads and appetizers. Full bar. UPDATE RACHEL’S ROADHOUSE,1553 Perry Highway (Route 19), Mercer, Pa.; 724-748-3193. Rachel’s is another holding in the regional chain that owns three Springfield Grille properties, the Log Cabin Inn (Harmony, Pa.), Hickory Bar and Grille (Hermitage, Pa.) and the Iron Bridge Inn (Mercer, Pa.) Rachel’s offers a

RAPTIS FAMILY RESTAURANT,1939 Niles-Cortland Road, Warren; 330-856-3237. Serves American food with some Greek specialties on the menu. B,L,D. RED LOBSTER, 1410 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-758-0979. 5701 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 544-1321. Chain seafood restaurant is among the holdings of Darden Restaurants, which also includes the Olive Garden and Bahama Breeze. Specialties of the house include a number of fish selections (grilled, roasted and fried), shrimp, seafood pizzas, soups, salads and various appetizers. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. RENEE’S FRENCH BAKERY,584 E. Main St., Canfield; 330533-2668. Pastries, breads, soups, sandwiches, coffees and drinks. B,L. RIP’S CAFÉ, 614 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330755-0057. Slovak cuisine. RISTORANTE ALLORA, 9519 E. Market St., Howland; 330856-2121. Restaurant at the Avalon Inn serves Italian cuisine. Selections include pasta, steaks, seafood, salads, and various appetizers. In addition, Italian wines are also available. MC,V,AE,D. ROCKNE’S PUB, 1497 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-629-9730. Entrees, sandwiches, pasta, soups and salads. Full bar. Seven days. ROLY POLY SANDWICHES, 137 Lincoln Ave.,Youngstown; 330-480-0490; 714 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-726-5704. Specializes in wrapped sandwiches: chicken, turkey, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian. Soups and various sides are also available. ROTELLI PIZZA AND PASTA,6540 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1914. 5553 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330270-8349. Features Italian cuisine, including pizza, pasta, calzones, salads and wraps. ROYAL OAKS, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; 330-744-5501. Locally owned and operated restaurant/bar serves wood-smoked barbecue ribs, chicken and pork; wings; soups; salads; sandwiches; and appetizers. L,D. Full bar. RUBY TUESDAY, Eastwood Mall; 652-6636. 5555 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-779-3640. Dinner entrees, soups, salads, pasta, sandwiches. Full bar. SAKURA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR, 4166 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-395-1688. Features authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi. Table-side cooking, full bar. L,D. Seven days. V, MC, AE, D. SALSITA’S, 5495 Clarkins Drive, Austintown; 330-2709133. 3031 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-270-9133. Serves Mexican cuisine. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. SALTY GROG’S,1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-6690. SALVATORE’S, 8720 E. Market St., Howland; 330-609-7777. 4831 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-2285. Locally owned and operated restaurant serves Italian-American cuisine, including pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads. Full bar. Major credit cards. SANDWICH FACTORY, 15 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown; 330-793-4084. 6128 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-0400. Serves submarine sandwiches (plus other varieties), salads, soup and various sides. L,D. Seven days. SANDY’S DINER, 6922 McCartney Road, Coitsville; 330536-8483. Homestyle cooking. B,L,D. SARATOGA, 129 E. Market St., Warren; 330-393-6646. B,L. SCACCHETTI’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 3781 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-799-1316. Locally owned restaurant serves char-broiled steaks, burgers, pasta, soups, salads and appetizers. L,D. UPDATE SCARSELLA’S, 4151 Market St., Youngstown; 330-788-0806. Family-owned, independent restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Features homemade and regular pasta, a number of Italian specialties and an Italian-style fish on Friday. The restaurant’s red sauce is among the finest in the area. L,D. MC, V, AE. SCARSELLA’S PIZZA & CARRYOUT, 8252 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-0837. Italian, sandwiches, pepperoni rolls, wedding soup. SCENNA’S FAMILY RESTAURANT, 1901 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-8984. Family-style cooking. B,L,D, Monday through Saturday. SHIFLET’S DELIGHTS, 4194 Greenville Road, Cortland; 330-924-2511. Family-style food. SMALDINO’S SUNRISE DELI AND PIZZA, 8585 South Ave. Extension, Boardman; 330-758-1116. SMOKEY BONES BBQ, 6651 South Ave., Boardman; 330965-1554. Chain restaurant serves hickory-smoked barbecue. L,D. Seven days. UPDATE SOFFO’S CAFE, 8586 South Ave., Boardman; 330-629-9100. This locally owned and operated restaurant features upscale Italian cuisine. Ray and Theresa Paparodis, the former proprietors of Timberlanes of Salem, are the owners. The restaurant also offers outdoor patio dining in summer months. L,D. Full bar. V, MC. SPINNERS SUB SHOP, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-0500. 1295 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 726-1736. 5462 Mahoning Ave., Austintown;

THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 | calendar@metromonthly.net 330-799-3309. This casual eatery serves submarine sandwiches on a warm, toasted roll. Features submarine sandwiches in a variety of styles, including traditional Italian, turkey, beef, and chicken, etc. SPREAD EAGLE TAVERN, 10150 Plymouth, Hanoverton; 330-223-1583. Regional and American. L,D. Monday through Sunday. MC, V, D. UPDATE SPRINGFIELD GRILLE, 7413 Tiffany South, Boardman; 330-726-0895. 1226 Perry Highway (Rt. 19), Mercer, Pa.; 724-748-3589. 7000 Crider Road, Mars, Pa.; 724-778-8700. Pennsylvania-based, regional chain features steaks, chops, seafood, pasta, soups, salads and various sides in a clubby neo-Victorian atmosphere. Mounted wild game, deep-mahogany woodwork and other upscale embellishments complete the atmosphere. Seating is available in an intimate dining room, a light-filled, enclosed private area, or in a bar area that hums with an almost-constant activity. L,D. Full bar. STAGECOACH RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 10300 Market St., Boardman; 330-549-3470. CHARLIE STAPLES ORIGINAL FAMOUS UPDATE BAR-B-Q RESTAURANT, 372 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-7427. Charlie Staples moved to the corner of Belmont and Rayen where the longtime restaurateur retooled and upgraded his restaurant. Although the wrought iron and furnishings suggest New Orleans, the signature barbecue chicken, rib and fish dinners are pure Youngstown. And, yes, you’ll want sauce on your fries. Monday through Saturday. UPDATE STARBUCKS, Boardman-Poland Road at Tiffany South, Boardman; 330-726-0300. I-80 at State Route 46, Austintown. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Seattle-based coffee chain features specialty coffee drinks, teas, pastries, cookies, and baked goods. The stores also sell bagged coffees by the pound and equipment. STATION SQUARE, 4250 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-7598802. Locally owned independent serves Italian and American cuisine. Feature daily specials, pasta, salads, soups, and dinner entrees. L,D daily. Full bar. MV, V, AE. STEAMERS STONEWALL TAVERN, 10078 Market St., North Lima; 330-549-9041. Locally-owned, independent restaurant serves steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and desserts. Full bar. UPDATE STEAK-N-SHAKE, 6786 Applewood Blvd., Boardman; 330-965-0753. 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles; 330-505-3599. This 430-unit, Indianapolis-based restaurant chain was founded in Normal, Ill. in 1934. The original restaurant served chopped steak burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes, thereby explaining its name. In the early 1990s, CEO E.W. Kelly revived the restaurant’s retro 1930s soda shop/ diner look by bring back real china, glass and flatware. Today, the eatery serves its original steakburgers, milkshakes and soda fountain items and while adding salads and melts. B,L,D. Open 24 hours. STEPHANO’S DINER, 2723 Elm Road, Warren; 330-3721252. Diner-style food, with some Greek specialty items. B,L,D. Seven days. NEW! STOCKYARD MARKET, 483 Main St., Canfield; 330-533-4442. Canfield restaurant serves American cuisine. Specialties of the house include fresh seafood (flown in), imported pastas, and certified Angus beef. Restaurant is smoke-free. L,D. Seven days. Major credit cards. SUBWAY. Chain. Features a number of low-carb, low-fat sandwiches, plus soups and salads. L,D. SUNRISE EXPRESS, 132 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-609-7474. A branch location features carryout pizza, wings, sandwiches and sides. SUNRISE INN, 510 E. Market St., Warren; 330-392-5176. Longtime Warren restaurant serves Italian and American food.The eatery also features a deep-dish, Chicago-style, Sicilian and sheet pizza varieties for dining in or carry out. Full bar. B,L,D. SUNSHINE CHINESE BUFFET,1212 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-505-1488. Chinese cuisine in a buffet. T.J.’S, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; 330-726-1611. Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees. B,L,D seven days. TEDDY’S, Metroplex, 1600 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty; 330759-0606. Steaks, seafood, pasta. V,MC,D,DC,AE. THAT’S A WRAP AND PIZZA CAFE, 343 BoardmanCanfield Road; 330-726-0011. Serves wrapped sandwiches, soups, salads, pizza and various sides. TIMBERLANES, 544 E. Pershing, Salem; 330-337-9572. Steaks, seafood, chicken, beef. TOKYO HOUSE, 1907 South Ave., Youngstown; 330-7472231. Japanese-style steakhouse. D Monday through Saturday. TONY’S SANDWICH SHOP, 778 N. Main St., Hubbard; 330534-4395. Sandwich shop serves subs, sausage sandwiches and various sides. L. TOWNHOUSE,8398 Market St., Boardman; 330-758-5450. Italian-American. Seven days. TRAX LOUNGE, 4250 New Road, Austintown; 330-7992249. Features homestyle cooking, including dinner entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads and various sides. TULLY’S STEAKHOUSE,101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724981-3123. Downtown Sharon eatery steaks, seafood and various sides. TUSCANY SQUARE RISTORANTE, 3470 Wilmington Road, New Castle; 724-654-0365. Features ItalianAmerican specialties. Items include a number of pasta dishes; chicken and veal; barbecued ribs; a grilled steak; barbecue chicken; and pizzas and sandwiches made in

a large wood-fired oven. Open Tuesday through Sunday. UPDATE UNIVERSITY PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN EATERY, 133 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown; 330743-9244. Off-campus restaurant serves Italian specialties and pizza, salads, soups, and specialty coffee drinks. Specialties of the house include New York style pizza and riccotta cheesecake. Delivery available to area businesses and YSU’s student housing. Open Monday through Saturday. Full bar. Smoking occurs in designated areas. B,L,D. All major credit cards. UP A CREEK, 4793 E. Market St., Warren; 330-856-5135. Wings, sandwiches, appetizers. Full bar. UPDATE UPSTAIRS LOUNGE, 4500 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-5577. LebaneseAmerican. Mondays feature Middle Eastern, but the menu also includes grilled salmon, steaks and pasta and appetizers. Recently added a wine cellar and a wine bar (Wine Down) is set to open by mid-March. L,D Monday through Saturday. MC, V, AE. U.S. SUB SHOP,2155 Youngstown Road, Warren; 330-3694598. Submarine sandwiches. L Monday-Saturday. VERNON’S CAFÉ, 720 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1381. Upscale restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Selections include steaks, pasta, seafood, poultry, veal, and fish. The restaurant also features an extensive wine list. Full bar. L,D Monday through Saturday. MC,V. VICK AND SYL’S EATERY,500 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-750-9950. WALDEN’S EAT SHOP, 610 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-1955. Serves Southern style comfort food. WAYSIDE Restaurant, 825 State Road, Warren; 330-8477614. Family-style cooking. Seven days. WESTFORK STEAKHOUSE, 3850 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-8666. Steakhouse features casual dining: beef, chicken, ribs, etc. WEST GLEN ITALIAN EATERY, 8600 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-2388. Italian-American cuisine. WHAT’S COOKIN’, 6007 South Ave., Boardman; 330-7261622. B,L,D. Homestyle cooking. UPDATE WHITE ROSE SPAGHETTI HOUSE, 802 Standard, Masury; 330-448-8823. Locally owned and operated restaurant serves homestyle pastas and Italian specialties. The restaurant/bar is a gem straight out of the 1940s and one of those places virtually untouched by time, but known to all the regulars. The White Rose is a place worth discovering. WINGS EXPRESS, 636 W. Liberty St.; Hubbard; 330-5348011. Wings. WINSLOW’S CAFE, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-8600. Locally owned and operated restaurant serves deli-style sandwiches, salads, specialty coffees and teas, pastries and baked goods. B,L,D. Open seven days. WINSTON’S TAVERN,870 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Au; 330544-2378. Restaurant in the Best Western Inn serves Italian-American cuisine, plus steaks, seafood, sandwiches and appetizers. D. Monday through Saturday. Full bar. UPDATE WOODEN ANGEL, Leopard Lane, Beaver, Pa.; 724-774-7880. Independent, upscale restaurant/cafe/wine and cocktail bar in Beaver, Pa. serves contemporary American and regional cuisine. The wait staff is knowledgeable, well-trained and efficient. From the setting and the service to the food, the Wooden Angel comes up a winner. L,D Tuesday through Friday; D Saturday, Full bar, extensive selection of wines by the glass and bottle. Major credit cards. WRANGLER’S OLDE COUNTRY RESTAURANT, 106 N. Salem-Warren Road, North Jackson; 330-538-2275. Local independent serves homestyle meals. B,L,D. UPDATE YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT, 1225 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; 330-5441800. Features Japanese cuisine ins a steakhouse format. Vietnamese selections also available. L,D. Full bar. YANKEE KITCHEN, 6635 Market St., Boardman; 330-7261300. 484 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna; 3941116. Family-owned independent restaurant serves homestyle food: hearty breakfasts, omelets, burgers, open-faced sandwiches, dinner entrees, and arguably the best home fries in the area. B,L,D. Seven days. YOUNG’S RESTAURANT, 11016 Akron-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-5985. Features country-style homecooking. B,L,D. Seven days. YOUNGSTOWN CRAB CO., 3917 Belmont Ave., Liberty; 330-759-5480. Locally owned seafood restaurants serves fresh seafood, soups, salads, sandwiches and dinner entrees. L,D. Full bar. UPDATE YOUNGSTOWN SPORTS GRILLE,7463 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-7043. This locally owned and operated bar/restaurant recently relocated to the South Avenue corridor (south of State Route 224). Specialties of the house include a popular chicken-andgreens sandwich and loaded bacon ranch fries. In addition, the eatery serves a complete menu, pus burgers, sandwiches, soups and various sides. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. Smoking is in designated areas. All major credit cards.

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Musical Enchantment March 25, 2006 at 8PM

Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 Arnaldo Cohen Debussy: Nocturnes: Nuages, Fetes Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite (1919) Arnaldo Cohen, pianist In the years since Arnaldo Cohen came to the attention of the critics and public, the Brazilian-born pianist has enjoyed an increasingly successful career taking him to the major concert halls of Europe and South America and now the United States. Arnaldo Cohen is the kind of musician that classical music devotees dream of discovering. One who is wholly individual and totally captivating. Concert underwritten in part by First National Bank.

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THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 must be memorialized in a legal document. COUPLES, FROM PAGE 9 Unmarried couples are negatively Otherwise, your partner’s wishes may be overwritten by his or her family, since you affected with respect to estate are not legally related to your partner. taxes. There is a special provision in ◆ Medical power of attorney – A medithe tax law that allows married cal power of attorney appoints a person the couples to defer estate taxes until power to make medical decisions on your after the second spouse dies. Un- behalf. What are the consequences of not married couples do not get to ben- having this document? Let’s say that your partner of 10 years is hospitalized, as a efit from this unlimited marital de- “non family” member you may be prohibduction. Any assets (including ited from visiting your partner or discushome, car, savings, retirement ac- sion your partners medical condition with counts, collectibles, etc.) above $2 his/her healthcare professional. Instead, an million are subject to taxation rates immediate family member like a parent or sibling may be the only ones privy to disas high as 47 percent. cussing medical information with your doctors – not your partner. the advantage of allowing the current owner ◆ Financial power of attorney – A finanof property to name the person or persons cial power of attorney states who can make who are to receive the owner’s interest at financial decisions on your behalf. A medihis or her death. Will substitutes are revocal power of attorney does not dictate who cable and include common forms of ownand how your finances will be handled in ership like “joint with rights of survivorthe event you are disabled. Both must work ship,” beneficiary designations (for retirealongside one another to ensure that you ment accounts), transfer on death clauses and your partner are cared for, both physi(for investment or brokerage accounts), cally and financially. payable on death clauses (for bank acIn summary, estate planning can be a counts) and revocable living trusts. It is very tedious and complex process, but it always best to consult with a qualified promust be done – married or not. Although fessional for any gift or tax consequences unmarried couples clearly face challenges that these strategies may cause. that married couples do not, they are chal◆ Living trusts – A revocable living trust lenges that can effectively be overcome is almost always established for two reawith some careful planning. I highly recsons: to avoid probate; and to handle the ommended than anyone preparing an esgrantor’s financial affairs in the event of tate plan seeks the counsel of a competent the grantor’s incapacitation. Since such a and experienced legal professional. trust cannot accomplish any tax objectives Copyright © 2006 Investor Solutions, Inc. and provides no asset protection, income Used with permission. from the trust assets is taxed to the grantor under the grantor trust rules. No gift tax is due upon funding the trust because the DARROW, FROM PAGE 6 retained right to revoke prevents a completed gift. Likewise, the retained right to Clarence Darrow felt something revoke also means that the trust assets are was missing in his stellar legal caincluded in the grantor’s gross estate. reer – a win in his old home county. ◆ Life insurance trusts – A life insurance policy for the benefit of a surviving part- not reach a verdict. A new date – for a fifth ner can help supplement future income lost trial – was set for June 1930. from forced distribution from a qualified But the trial never happened. On Oct. plan, the inability to receive spousal so- 29, 1929, the stock market crashed. cial security benefits and pension survi- Darrow, who had been representing vor benefits. Munsene free of charge, lost most of his Furthermore, using an irrevocable life savings. A plea bargain was reached. insurance trust (ILIT) can remove the life Munsene was sentenced to one-year proinsurance policy out of the estate. You must bation and fined all taxable-costs of the five make sure that you do not own the policy trials, or just over $2,000. when you die. The proceeds can go to the Darrow went into retirement, only to resame beneficiary but the policy must be surface in the famous Massie murder trial owned by the trust. If a policy is trans- in Hawaii in 1932. He died six years later. ferred, the transfer must take place within Munsene went on to thrive as the owner three years of death. An ILIT can also help of clubs and dog-racing tracks in the provide the liquidity necessary to help pay Trumbull County area. But in 1941, while estate tax and settlement costs incurred by standing at the bar of his restaurant, the deceased partner’s estate. Munsene was gunned down by two hit men from Detroit allegedly sent by the CleveHealthcare planning necessities inally, non-spouses, in the event of dis- land mob. Kinser, who hopes to pursue a doctorate ability or incapacitation, do not have automatic rights to the care and finances of the in history, said he interviewed several disabled partner. The following are some of people, including Munsene’s daughter, who the “must haves” in order to ensure that you now lives near Miami, Fla., to write the and your partner can make medical and fi- paper. He said he thinks it is important that nancial decisions for one another. ◆ Living will – A living will stipulates people learn about and celebrate local hiswhat life-saving medical procedures you tory, including people such as Munsene. “A lot of people seem ashamed of some want or don’t want in the event you are physically or mentally incapacitated. The of the history of our area, but it’s our hisTerry Schiavo case shed important light on tory and we should embrace it,” he said. this controversial issue. If you and your “Yes, it’s gritty and it’s sometimes violent, partner have an understanding of what your but it’s ingrained in us and our processes. end-of-life medical planning should be, it You can’t hide from it.”

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WEDNESDAY 1 Tax Counseling for the Elderly, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982. Volunteers will be available for consultation. Sponsored by the AARP. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982. Stories for ages 3-6. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6. Every Wednesday. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Free. Monthly: Time for Babies and Books,Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. For children ages 6-23 months. An adult must accompany each child. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free. Monthly: Tales for Toddlers, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Stories and fun for children ages 2-3.10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Public Library, Cortland Branch, 212 North High St., Cortland; 330-638-6335. A free 30-minute session with finger plays, stories and other activities for children ages 3-5 who are accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Tax Counseling for the Elderly, Public Library, Canfield branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-5335631. Volunteers will be available for consultation. Sponsored by the AARP. 1-7 p.m. Adult/Teen Classes: Oil Painting, Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-4876. Instructor Bill Young will teach the basics of painting with oils. The class is for those ages 13 and up. Class meets each Wednesday till March 29. 3-5 p.m. $60. Bird Buddies, Public Library, Cortland Branch, 212 North High St., Cortland; 330-638-6335. Children ages 6-12 are invited to learn more about our feathered friends. Hear a story, make a craft and nibble on some seeds. Call to register. 4:30 p.m. Monthly: First Time Homebuyers Workshop, Family Service Agency, 535 Marmion, Youngstown; 330-7829113. Consumer Credit Counseling Services hosts this three-hour workshop sponsored by area financial institutions. Participants receive a free copy of a credit report, a certificate of attendance, and forms for home budgeting. Sessions occur the first Wednesday of each month. Registration is required. Call for information or to register. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Book Discussion Group, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. This month’s title is

more information, contact the center or visit www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts. 7-8 p.m. Free. Hockey: SteelHounds vs. Austin Ice Bats, Youngstown Chevrolet (Convocation) Center, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600. Watch the Youngstown team in their inaugural season as they battle Central Hockey League rivals. 7:05 p.m. Call for ticket information.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Champagne. Johnny’s. Carl Severino and the East Coast Band. Kuzman’s. Tony Emery. The Royal Oaks. Open mike Wednesdays. Cedar’s. YSU Jazz. Drunken Jacks’ Saloon. Brazz Azz. R&B/classic rock.

THURSDAY 2

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld: March 17 at Stambaugh Auditorium

WYTV’s Angee Shaker: March 7 at the Campbell branch of the Public Library

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‘An Evening of Dance Featuring the Artwork of Chen Chi’: March 3 at the Butler. “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. To join, call facilitators Colleen Keller, ext. 22 or Norma Savany, ext. 11. 6:30 p.m. Weekly: Alcoholism Recovery, Salvation Army West Side Chapel, 6431 Mahoning, Austintown; 330-270-1751. Every Wednesday. 7 p.m. Free. Weekly: Back to Basics, Cable Channel 15 (Trumbull County). Tom Gilmartin and Elizabeth Repko host readings of original poetry. Every Wednesday. 7 p.m. D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5. Monthly: Peace Action Youngstown Meeting, 204 Broadway at Elm St., Youngstown; 330-747-5404.

Peace Action Youngstown, a local affiliate of the international peace and disarmament organization, meets the first Wednesday of the month for development of the group’s agenda. 7 p.m. Weekly: Sounds of Square County Chorus, Trinity Lutheran Church, 56 N. Chestnut, Niles; for more information call Terry at 330-544-0242 or Doris at 330544-2252. This group meets each Wednesday to practice four-part barbershop harmony. Meetings are open to females age 11-years old. 7 p.m. Weekly: Smarts Rhythms,SMARTS Center, Adler Arts Academy at the Symphony Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Suite 1, Youngstown; 330-941-2787. Every Wednesday. Students Motivated by the Arts continue their community drum circles every Wednesday this month. Sessions are open to the general public. For

Weekly: Yoga in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-7407116. Learn the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. Sessions occur on Thursdays. 8:30-10 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. $9 each session. Garden Forum Board Meeting,Davis Visitor Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 9:30 a.m. Monthly: Time for Babies and Books,Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Books, songs, rhymes, and more for children ages 6-12 months at 9:30 a.m. and for children ages 13-23 months at 10:30 a.m. An adult must accompany each child. 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Free. Monthly Support Meals, Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., North Lima; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. 6-8 p.m. Weekly: Divorce Recovery/Support Group, Tod Avenue United Methodist Church, 155 Tod Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-637-3975, 330-637-2127 or 330-3726645. This group is open to divorced and separated individuals and those ending a relationship. The organization seeks to assist in the healing process and offers insight into better relationships. The meetings occur every Thursday, are nondenominational and open to all ages. 7 p.m. $1 donation (for refreshments). Monthly: First Thursday Monthly Film Discussion, Austintown Movies, Austintown Plaza, 6000 Mahoning, Austintown; 330-779-0792. Austintown Movies continues its monthly film screening and discussion series tonight and every first Thursday. Each month, the cinema screens a current specialty/ independent film and follows it with a discussion. Local film writer Milan Paurich leads the sessions.Titles will be announced one week in advance on the Austintown Movies Web site (www.austintown movies.com) or patrons may call the theater information line, listed above. Although there is a charge for the film, the discussion is free. 7 p.m. $5. Recovery, Inc., Christ Church Presbyterian Church, 1933 Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-747-1176. Recovery, Inc. is a self help mental health group that meets the first and third Thursday of the month. 7 p.m. D.A.R.E. Singles Group: New Member Meeting, Boardman Christian Church, 565 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; for more information call 330-7571440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7:30 p.m. Weekly: The Harvey Toady Show, Time Warner Cable Channel 15 (Warren area); 330-506-3688. This locally produced comedy show airs every Tuesday and Thursday on cable access television. 10:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s. Swing Night.

FRIDAY 3 Perspectives on Health Care for Decisionmakers: Healthy Solutions for Mahoning Valley Business, The Holiday Inn Boardman, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; for more information call Jennifer Mascardine at 330-744-2131, ext. 12. The program is

THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 sponsored in part by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. This forum will offer insight and hands-on strategies to help your employees maintain and improve their health, as well as proven ways keep the bottom line of Mahoning Valley businesses healthy too. 7:15-9 a.m. $20 (prospective members), $15 (members). Baby Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Story time for babies. 11 a.m. Weekly: Back to Basics, Channel 19 (Austintown). Tom Gilmartin and Elizabeth Repko host readings of original poetry. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 5:30 p.m. An Evening of Dance Featuring the Artwork of Chen Chi, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; for more information call the Ballet of Western Reserve at 330-744-1934. The paintings of Chen Chi will be brought to life through dance. Anita Lin will direct the Ballet of Western Reserve dancers. 6 p.m. (wind and cheese), 7 p.m. (performance). $35, $15 (students). There will also be a $4 handling fee per order. Monster Truck Mania, Youngstown Chevrolet (Convocation) Center, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; for more information visit ww.GOLIATH4x4.com. 7:30 p.m. $20 (VIP), $15 (adults), $10 (children under 12). Oasis in Space, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-941-3619. A journey through the solar system and beyond in search of water. The show incorporates the latest results of astronomical research and exploration and offers a new look at water. 8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Marc Anthony. The Cellar. The Clarks. 8 p.m. Down the Hatch. Full Throttle. Drunken Jacks’ Saloon. Guys without Ties. Fifth Season. Ed Gorse. Classical guitar. Frieda’s. Howard Howell. Irish Bob’s. Grey Dealer. J&W’s Other Club. Brotherhood. Johnny’s. Tommy Chris. Kuzman’s. Dr. Zoot. McMenamy’s. Illusions. Nyabinghi. Kitchen Knife Conspiracy.

SATURDAY 4 Weekly: Yoga in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-7407116. Learn the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. Sessions occur on Saturdays. 8:30-10 a.m. $9 per class. Garage Sale, Ursuline Mother House, Shields Road, Boardman; for more information to make a reservation, call Jan at 330-538-3559. All nonprofit groups are invited to participate. The cost is $20 to reserve a table. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adult/Teen Classes: Book Making, Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-4876. Children ages 8-14 are invited to learn how to create a variety of books that can be used for sketching, note taking, journaling or more. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20. Annual Grove City Trade Show, Grove City College Physical Learning Center, Grove City, Pa.; 724-4586410. Area businesses highlight their products and services. 10 am.-4 p.m. Free. Mercer Area Chamber Business Expo, Mercer County Career Center, Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-4185. The Chamber will be showcasing area businesses. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Weekly: Men’s Fellowship, Salvation Army West Side Chapel, 6431 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-2701751. Meets every Saturday. 11 a.m. Free. Daughter of the Stars, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza,Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Learn the myths and legends of the Milky Way through the eyes of Native Americans. The show includes the artwork of YSU alumnus, Joe Tucciarone. 1 or 2:30 p.m. Free. Pysanky Workshop, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Mary Soldo will teach this ancient tradition of decorating eggs practiced throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Registration and fee are due by March 1. 1-4:30 p.m. $10 (not registered), $7.50 (registered). Monster Truck Mania, Youngstown Chevrolet (Convocation) Center, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; for more information visit ww.GOLIATH4x4.com. 2 or 7:30 p.m. $20 (VIP), $15 (adults), $10 (children under 12). Weekly: Back to Basics, Time Warner Cable Channel 9. Tom Gilmartin and Elizabeth Repko host readings of original poetry. Every Saturday. 4 p.m. An Evening of Dance featuring the artwork of Chen Chi, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; for more information call the Ballet of Western Reserve at 330-744-1934. The paintings of Chen Chi will be brought to life through dance. Anita

Lin will direct the Ballet of Western Reserve dancers. 6 p.m. (wind and cheese), 7 p.m. (performance). $35, $15 (students). There will also be a $4 handling fee per order. Oasis in Space, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-941-3619. A journey through the solar system and beyond in search of water. The show incorporates the latest results of astronomical research and exploration and offers a new look at water. 8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS The Cellar. The Poverty Neck Hillbillies. Down the Hatch. Full Throttle. Ice House. The Rage. J&W’s Other Club. Brotherhood. Johnny’s. North Coast. Kuzman’s. Del Sinchak. McMenamy’s. Sideshow. Mocha House. Jang A Lang. Nyabinghi. Aura.

SUNDAY 5 Weekly: Fellowship and Worship, Salvation Army West Side Chapel, 6431 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-270-1751. Meets every Sunday. 11 a.m. Weekly: Interpreted Service for the Hearing Impaired,Old North Church of Canfield, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield; 330-533-6848 or through Ohio Relay Service at 1-800-750-0750. The Old North Church offers interpreted services for the hearing impaired every Sunday at during its 11 a.m. service. The 9:30 a.m. signed service is available on request. 11 a.m. Free. Weekly: Sunday Buffet, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-330-740-7116. The Georgetown will cater in the Garden Cafe every Sunday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $11.95, $10.95, $8.95. Weekly: Back to Basics,WKTX (830 AM). Poetry with Tom Gilmartin and Elizabeth Repko. Program airs every Sunday. 11:30 a.m. Spaghetti Dinner, St. Patrick’s Church, 1420 Oak Hill, Youngstown; 330-743-1109. The dinner will be held in the church social hall. Carryouts are available. Call for more information. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $6.50 (adults), $3.50 (children age 8 and under). Spaghetti Dinner/Bake Sale, ITAM Post 3, 115 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown; for more information call John at 330-782-0340, or Mary at 330-782-9497. Noon5 p.m. $5.50 (adults), $3 (children 6-10), free (children under 6). Monthly: Austin Log Cabin Tour and Open House, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-1129. The Austintown Historical Society hosts its open house every first Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Free. Monthly: Strock Stone House Open House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-792-1129. The Austintown Historical Society host its monthly open house and tour every first Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Free. Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio Council’s Magic Show, Austintown Middle School; for more information call 330-533-4121. There will be a professional stage show with magicians from the Youngstown Magic Club. 1:20 p.m. (doors open), 2 p.m. (performance). $4 (adults), $3 (students and seniors). Florida and Wildflowers, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Award-winning photographer, Michael Witt, will present a slide show of images of Florida and of Ohio’s springtime. 2 p.m. Monthly: Vegetarians of the Greater Youngstown Area, Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-799-7237. The Vegetarians of the Greater Youngstown Area hosts its meeting, mixer and dinner the first Sunday of each month. Participants are requested to bring a vegetarian casserole, salad, vegetable dish or dessert, an individual place setting, and a cup. If you make a dish, bring a copy of the recipe for the others. The main focus of the meeting is a potluck dinner. The group has no formal organization, no newsletter, no officers and no dues. A free-will offering will be taken. 4 p.m. Free. Music from the Western Reserve, Western Reserve Academy Chapel, 115 College St., Hudson; 330-6532252. The Cavani String Quartet will perform a recital. 5 p.m. $15 (adults), $5 (students).

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Jack Vasco and Co.

MONDAY 6 Monthly: Blood Pressure Screenings, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Conducted by the Mahoning chapter of the American Red Cross. 12:30-3 p.m. Free. Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Health Screenings, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330-744-2790. 1-3 p.m. Guitar Lessons, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Learn the basics

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CALENDAR | 23 Cancer Society Office, 525 North Broad St., Canfield; 330-533-0546. The meetings are for women and families who have been affected by gynecological cancers. Meetings occur the first Tuesday. 7-9 p.m. Weekly: Stephen Foster Chorus of Warren Rehearsal, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren; 330-652-5739. This group meets every Tuesday to practice and perform four-part male harmony vocals. All area men are invited to participate. 7:30 p.m. Free. Weekly: The Harvey Toady Show, Time Warner Cable Channel 15 (Warren area); 330-506-3688. This locally produced comedy show airs every Tuesday and Thursday on cable access television. 10:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s. Jazz with Teddy Pantelas.

WEDNESDAY 8

The Oakland will present Arthur Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ March 10-25.

he Oakland Center for the Arts will present Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Sales man,” the classic story of a failing salesman who seeks, through a tragic series of soul-searching revelations, to discover where and how he has failed to win success and happiness. Miller’s work won the 1949 Tony Award for best play. “Death of a Salesman” stars Charles Simon, Jane Hill, James McClellan and Ed Walsh, and features Tom Morris, Mary Ellen Cleary, Dr. David Waldman, Tommy O’Donnell, Kate Renfield, Victor Malchione, Cathy Shook and Erica Shoon. Mike Hinge is director. Youngstown City Schools’ Choffin Career and Technical Center vocational and technical students will be providing help with set construction and advertising design. Hinge, director of “Death of a Salesman,” has been an English teacher at Choffin Career and Technical Center for the past 16 years. For additional information, photos and cast biographies, visit the “Death of a Salesman” webpage at www.oaklandcenter.com/oca0506season.htm or call the Oakland at 330-746-0404. PERFORMANCES: 8 p.m., March 10, 11, 17, 19, 24 and 25 and 2 p.m., March 18. of playing guitar. For teens in grades 7-12. Lessons also take place March 13 and 20. 5 p.m. Wellness Seminar, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. Presented by Dr. Richard S. Kattouf, author of “Forever Fit.” 6 p.m. Weekly: Family Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Call for more information. 6:30 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY 7 Weekly: Downtown Warren Business Association Meeting, Hippodrome Luncheonette, conference room, 150 High St., N.W., Warren; 330-399-1955. This downtown Warren advocacy organization meets every Tuesday. The group seeks to promote business activity in Warren’s central business district and is open to individuals and organizations operating a business downtown. Membership fee is required; call for information. 8-9 a.m. $60 annually, $5 per month. Friends of the Library Meeting, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main; 330-757-1852. 9:30 a.m. Tax Counseling for the Elderly, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Volunteers will be available for consultation. Sponsored by the AARP. Walk-ins are welcome each Tuesday. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Weekly: Adult Bible Study, Steel Valley Community Outreach, 2616 Mahoning Ave.,Youngstown; 330-7825499. Lighthouse Outreach Ministry and Cornersburg Baptist Church host this weekly adult Bible study class. Meetings occur every Tuesday. 10 a.m. Free. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. For children ages 3-6. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Free. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Canfield branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-5335631. For children ages 3-6. The group meets each Tuesday. 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Free. Grieving the Loss of a Special Needs Child, Hospice’s Bereavement Resource Center, 3736 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; for more information call 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. Call to register. 10 a.m.-noon. Weekly: Food Pantry, Salvation Army West Side Chapel, 6431 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 3302701751. Offers emergency food up to four times a year, a clothing bank and Christian counseling. The

program also runs on Thursdays. 10 a.m.- Noon. Free. Monthly Support Meals, Good Hope Evangelical Luterhan Church, 12030 Market St., North Lima; for more information call Hospice of the Valley at 330788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. Noon-2 p.m. Tax Counseling for the Elderly, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-7553322. Volunteers will be available for consultation. Sponsored by the AARP. Walk-ins are welcome each Tuesday. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Ginny’s Bellydance Boudoir Class, 1280 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman; 330-507-2326. The class meets each Tuesday for six weeks. 5:15-6:45 p.m. $75 (for 6 classes). Weekly: Yoga in the Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-7407116. Learn the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Call to register. Sessions occur on Tuesdays. 5:30-7 p.m. $9 per class. Come and Join the Fun with WYTV’s Angee Shaker, Public Library, Campbell Branch, 374 Sanderson Ave., Campbell; 330-755-4227. Join Angee for stories and more fun for children ages 3-6. 7 p.m. Weekly: Y-Dance Club’s West Coast and Hustle dance lessons, The Youngstown Maennerchor Club, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; for information call 330-533-7059. Every Tuesday there’s a beginner lesson from 6:45-7:15 p.m.; an Intermediate lesson from 7:208 p.m.; and an open dance from 8-10:30 p.m. $8 (nonmembers), $5 (members). D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5. Kid’s Club: It’s Not Easy Being Green, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-7448636. Stories, crafts and more for children ages 2-6 with an adult. 7 p.m. Weekly: Middle Age & Renaissance Interest Group, Beeghly Center, Room 329, YSU, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-542-2635. Sponsored by the Society for Creative Anachronism, the group meets every Tuesday. For more information, call or visit the group’s Web site at www.rivenvale.org. 7-9 p.m. Free. Monthly: Ovarian Cancer Support Group, American

Spring Landscape Clinic, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. OSU Extension Mahoning County and the Mahoning Valley Landscape & Nursery Association have joined with FRG to sponsor a horticulture clinic. The topics will focus on innovative ideas for the green industry. Vendors will display current service products. Call to register. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $40, $30 (MVLNA members). Health and Wellness Walks, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm for a 2-4 mile hike. 9 a.m. Trumbull Town Hall Celebrity Series: Dr. Elliot Engel, Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; for ticket information call the YWCA at 330373-101, ext. 16. Dr. Elliot will present “The Tortured Genius of Edgar Allen Poe,” through demonstrations and a recounting of Poe’s life and literature. 9:30 a.m. (doors open), 10:30 a.m. (presentation begins). Call for ticket information. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982. Stories and more for ages 3-6. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6. Every Wednesday. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Free. Tales for Toddlers, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Stories and fun for children ages 2-3.10 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Public Library, Cortland Branch, 212 North High St., Cortland; 330-638-6335. A free 30-minute session with finger plays, stories and other activities for children ages 3-5 who are accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Story Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Story time for children ages 36. 10:30 a.m. Ginny’s Bellydance Boudoir Class, 1280 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman; 330-507-2326. The class meets each Wednesday for six weeks. 5:15-6:45 p.m. $75 (for 6 classes). Emotional Freedom Technique, Best Western Meander Inn, State Route 46 and Interstate 80, Austintown; for more information call Well Within and Ohio Hypnosis at 330-881-5506, or 330-652-5600. Learn basic EFT introduction and how it can reduce stress and trauma. The group will meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 6:30 p.m. $3. D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5. Come to a Positively Preposterous Puppet Performance, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. “Jack and the Beanstalk” will be presented for children of all ages. 7 p.m. Come and Join the Fun with WYTV’s Angee Shaker, Public Library, Brownlee Woods Branch, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-782-2512. Join Angee for stories and more fun for children ages 3-6.10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Johnny’s. Aunt Esther Band. The Royal Oaks. Open Mike Wednesdays.

THURSDAY 9 Preschool Story Time: It’s the Green Scene, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330744-8636. Stories, crafts and more for children ages 3-6 with an adult. 10 a.m. Tales for Twos: Oh Deer! Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Twoyear-olds will learn about a deer’s life through a story, outdoor exploration, and a variety of activities. Call to register. 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m. Monthly: Tales for Toddlers, Public Library, Poland Branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. Stories

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and fun for children ages 2-3. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free. Monthly: Time for Babies and Books, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-6982. For babies 6-23 months – must be accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Free. Toddler Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Story time two year olds who are accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Get Unreal @ the Library, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon; 330-792-6982. Invade the library after hours for some XTreme multiplayer online gaming.Teens in grades 7-12 can team up and engage in Unreal Tournament action. 6 p.m. Nikki Micheax, Kent Trumbull Campus Theatre, Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; for more information call 330-6758887. Micheaux, a Hollywood actress who has appeared in “Six Feet Under,” “Soul Food,” and more, will discuss her experiences in Hollywood. 6 p.m. Monthly: Messies Anonymous Support Group, Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Niles; 330-544-4846. Meetings are based on the 12 steps and traditions of the Messies Anonymous for Household Organization. The organization meets the second Thursday of each month. 7-8:30 p.m. D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Guest Speaker, Boardman Christian Church, 565 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; for information call 330-757-1440, 330729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s. Swing Night.

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romp, based on the popular movie of the same title that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate. Thoroughly Modern Millie is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment.

Good Morning, Youngstown!, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 343 Via Mt. Carmel, Youngstown; for more information call Jennifer Mascardine at 330-744-2131, ext. 12. Come meet Mayor Jay Williams, while networking with local city and school leaders. 8-9 a.m. $15 (prospective member), $12 (member). Reuben’s Readers Book Discussion Group, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330757-1852. Share the books you’ve read this past month. 10 a.m. Flower Pot Friend, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each preschooler age 3-5 with an adult will decorate a green clay pot and sow seeds that will grow to look like hair. Sprout snacks and a story will be shared. Call to register. 11 a.m.-noon or 1-2 p.m. $7 (not registered), $5 (registered). Time for Babies and Books, Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631. Features books, songs, rhymes and more for babies 6-12 months. 1 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. Give the “gift of life,” and donate. 2-7 p.m. Hockey: The Phantoms vs. Cleveland Barons, Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. Call for ticket information. 7 p.m. Death of a Salesman, The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St.,Youngstown; 330-746-0404. Arthur Miller’s classic story of a failing salesman who seeks, through a tragic series of soul searching revelations, to discover where and how he failed to win success and happiness. Directed by Mike Hinge. The show will run March 10-11, 17, 19, and 24-25 at 8 p.m., and March 18 at 2 p.m. YSU Science Wizards, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza,Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Join the YSU Science Wizards for live science demonstrations. The program is for upper elementary and older audiences. 8 p.m. Free. Trinity Organ Series: Martin Jean of Yale University, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., downtown Akron. The program will include works by Bach, Bohm, Dupre, Franck, Langlais, Mozart and Vierne. 8 p.m. Offering will be accepted.

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Avon Oaks. Marc Anthony. Down the Hatch. Night Owl. Drunken Jacks’ Saloon. Rudy and the Professionals. Fifth Season. Ed Gorse. Classical guitar. J&W’s Other Club. Total Package. Johnny’s. Manhattan. Kuzman’s. Crossroads. McMenamy’s. Brotherhood. Nyabinghi. Lamont, Low Divide.

SATURDAY 11 Placement Test, Cafeteria, Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-4563. For all incoming freshmen. Students should bring two #2 pencils. Call to register. 9 a.m.-noon. Preparing for the ACT,Kent State University Trumbull

Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-8470571. This workshop is designed to assist students in achieving a better score on their ACT. The workshop is also offered March 18. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Babysitter Training, Canfield Fairgrounds, Canfield; for more information or to register call 330-726-6063. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $30. Just Imagine,Beecher Planetarium,YSU,Youngstown; 330-941-3619. A program for grades 5 and up that discusses what the world would be like without the moon. 10 or 11 a.m. Free. Adult/Teen Classes: Beginning and Intermediate Drawing, Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-4876. Learn the basics of drawing. Color and perspective will also be discussed. The class meets each Saturday through March 25 and is for ages 8-13. 10-11:30 a.m. $30. Flower Pot Friend, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Each preschooler age 3-5 with an adult will decorate a green clay pot and sow seeds that will grow to look like hair. Sprout snacks and a story will be shared. Call to register. 11 a.m.-noon $7 (not registered), $5 (registered). Monthly: Children’s History Club/TowPaths, Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown; 330-743-5934. Learn about Ohio’s water ways. Also, which president was a canal boy? Participants will build a model canal boat. Noon-3 p.m. $10 (Ohio Historical Society members), $12 (non-members). Adult/Teen Classes: Impressionism for Youth, Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-4876. Children ages 10-15 are invited to this workshop that will take a mini look at three impressionist artists and their work. Techniques and strokes learned will be used to create work. The class meets Saturdays through March 25. 12:30-2 p.m. $30. Daughter of the Stars, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza,Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Learn the myths and legends of the Milky Way through the eyes of Native Americans. The show includes the artwork of YSU Alumni, Joe Tucciarone. 1 or 2:30 p.m. Free. Peanuts: Facts and Fun, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Children ages 6 and up with an adult will learn interesting facts about this important plant, sample nut snacks, and plant a pot of “goobers” to take home. Call to register. 1:30-3 p.m. $10 (not registered), $7 (registered). Monthly: ADD/ADHD Support Group, YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown; for more information call 330-746-6361. The group meets the second Saturday of each month. Childcare is available. 2 p.m. Free. Concert: Indy United, Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Niles; for more information visit www.teenfusion.net. Local bands such as Gates Called Beautiful and Never Die Wondering will also perform. 5 p.m. $5. Just Got To Dance, The Youngstown Maennerchor Club, 831 Mahoning, Youngstown; for information call 330-759-2636. There will be a dance lesson from 7-8 p.m. and an open dance from 8-11 p.m. Hockey: The Phantoms vs. Cleveland Barons, Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. Call for ticket information. 7 p.m. Westminster Celebrity Series: A Broadway Celebration, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; 724-946-7354. All time Broadway classics and hit numbers will be presented. 7:30 p.m. (doors open). $42, $37. YSU Science Wizards, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza,Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Join the YSU Science Wizards for live science demonstrations. The program is for upper elementary and older audiences. 8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Down the Hatch. Night Owl. Frieda’s. Howard Howell. Ice House. Edison’s Medicine. J&W’s Other Club. Frankie and the Sensations. Johnny’s. Savoy. Kuzman’s. Bill Bevic. Mocha House. Third Class. Nyabinghi. Big Nurse.

SUNDAY 12 Youth Benefit Spaghetti Dinner, Ss. Peter and Paul, 421 Covington St., Youngstown; 330-539-4674. Dine in or dine out on this all you can eat pasta. 11:30 a.m.4 p.m. $6 (adults), $3 (children ages 5-11), free (children under 5). Adult/Teen Classes: Puppet of Yourself, Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-3954876. A class for ages 7-12 where students will learn to create a puppet from a digital photo of their face, complete with a talking mouth. The class meets Sundays through March 26. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $20.

THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 | calendar@metromonthly.net Hike: On the Trail with Jack Kerouac, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a 3 mile hike around Lake Cohasset, which will involve the reciting of Kerouac’s natureinspired writings. 2 p.m. Adult/Teen Classes: Watercolor/Resist,Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-4876. Make a beautiful glowing picture with NEON crayons. For ages 8-14. 2-4 p.m. $15. Commemorative Event of the 1848 War of Independence, Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown; for more information call Katherine E. Novak at 330-747-2661, ext. 509. The program will feature guest speakers in both the Hungarian and English language; presentations of interest on Hungarian backgrounds and current cultural events and changes taking place in Hungary. A special feature will be Andrew Check II performing on his cimbalom, as well as a performance by a Hungarian dance group. 2:30 p.m. Monthly: The Philosophy Group, Barnes and Noble, 381 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-6299562. A group that seeks to cultivate lively and thought-provoking discussions of philosophical topics. Participants are invited to bring their best (or worst) philosophical ideas, authors and books for discussion. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome. The group meets the second Sunday of the month. 4 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Rocky Chircliglia. Johnny’s. Vegas. Kuzman’s. Carl Severino. The Royal Oaks. Open Mike Wednesdays.

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MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Rex Taneri. Irish Bob’s. Brady’s Leap. 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY 13 Friends of the Library Meeting, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-7553322. 2 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Carol Potter of Mill Creek MetroParks will guest speak. 5:30 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. 5:30 p.m. Weekly: Family Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Call for more information. 6:30 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY 14 Monthly: Tales for Toddlers, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Stories and fun for children ages 2-3. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. Monthly: Tales for Toddlers, Public Library, Austintown Branch, 600 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-799-6982. Stories and fun for children ages 2-3. Must be with an adult. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. For children ages 3-6. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Free. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Canfield branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-5335631. For children ages 3-6. The group meets each Tuesday. 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Free. Step By Step Bereavement Support Group, Unity Church, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty; for more information call Bill Lileas at 330-841-5479 or 1-800862-3090. A support and educational group for the bereaved that meets the second Tuesday of each month. 10-11:30 a.m. Lunch and Learn at the Library: Tornadoes of 1965 and the Great Blizzard of 1950, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Roger Pickenpaugh, author and teacher, will discuss today’s presentation. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee is provided. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Health Screenings, Public Library, South Branch, 1771 Market St., Youngstown; 330-747-6424. 1-3 p.m. Twice-Monthly: Neighborhood Health Watch, United Methodist Community Center, 334 N. Pearl St., Youngstown; 330-743-5149. In cooperation with Humility of Mary Health Partners, the community center offers blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, body fat and bone density screenings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. 1-4 p.m. Free. Guitar Lessons,Public Library, Campbell Branch, 374 Sanderson Ave., Campbell; 330-755-4227. Learn the basics of playing guitar. For teens in grades 7-12. Lessons also take place March 28. 5 p.m. Botanical Pottery: Family Tree, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown; 330-7407116. Lynn Cardwell, a potter whose works often follow a botanical theme, will teach students to construct a ceramic family tree that spans three generations to display on a wall. The work will be glazed, fired and ready for pickup after March 31. Call to register. 5:30-8 p.m. $32 (not registered), $25 (registered).

CALENDAR | 25 Grant Center Collection. The program is intended for representatives new to the process and who want to know more about the resources at the library, or for those who need a refresher. Call to reserve. 6:30 p.m. D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5.

‘Seussical the Musical’: March 3-5 at YSU’s Ford Theater. Weekly: Y-Dance Club’s West Coast and Hustle dance lessons, See Tuesday, March 7. 6:45, 7:20 or 8 p.m. $8, $5. D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5. Family Story Time: Celebrating Seuss,Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-7448636. Stories, crafts and more for children of all ages and their family. 7 p.m. Monthly: Second Tuesday Poetry Reading, Cedar’s Cafe, 131 W. Commerce St., Youngstown; 330-7476932. Pig Iron Literary and Art Works and Jim Villani, center director, continue their monthly open poetry reading this evening. Readings and participation are open to everyone, but some stipulations apply. Presentations should be kept to six or seven minutes or less; sign-ups for readings close at 8:45 p.m.; and participants are requested to stay for the entire reading. 8 p.m. Free.

WEDNESDAY 15 Tales for Toddlers, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Stories and fun for children ages 2-3.10 a.m. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982. Stories and more for ages 3-6. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6. Every Wednesday. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Free. Story Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Stories for ages 3-6. 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Corner: It’s Spring, Public Library, West Branch, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-799-7171. Stories, crafts and games for children ages 2-6. 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Corner: It’s Spring, Public Library, West Branch, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-799-7171. Stories, crafts, and games for children ages 2-6. 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Public Library, Cortland Branch, 212 North High St., Cortland; 330-638-6335. A free 30-minute session with finger plays, stories and other activities for children ages 3-5 who are accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screenings, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982. Held by the Red Cross. 1-3 p.m. Guitar Lessons, Public Library, Brownlee Woods Branch, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-7822512. Learn the basics of playing guitar. For teens in grades 7-12. Lessons also take place March 22. 5 p.m. Monthly: Step By Step Bereavement Support Group, Medical Education Room, Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, Squires Lane, Warren; for more information call Bill Lileas at 330-841-5479 or 1-800862-3090. A support and educational group for the bereaved that meets the third Wednesday of each month. 6-7 p.m. Grant Center: Grantseeking Basics, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-7448636. Orientation to funding research processes and

Monthly: Austintown Stitch and Share, Humanity House, 755 Ohltown Road, Austintown; call group leader Theresa Campbell for more information at 330793-1619. The group meets the third Thursday. Call for more information. 10 a.m. Toddler Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard;330-545-2508. Story time two year olds who are accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631. Held by the Red Cross. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Kidz Zone: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. A Holiday program for children in grades K-3. 4 p.m. Spring has Sprung,Public Library, South Branch, 1771 Market St., Youngstown; 330-747-6424. Stories, craft, games, and prizes for children in grades K-6. 6 p.m. Internet Protection for Small Business, Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-847-0571. The Workforce Development and Continuing Studies Center is presenting the program for those interested in security issues involving the Internet.This workshop will help you look at your business and confirm that your private business information and that of your customers is secure and confidential. Call 330-675-8809 to register. 6-9 p.m. Monthly: The Mahoning Valley Rose Society,Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. The society meets every third Thursday. Various programs will include: back to basics of growing roses, rose arranging, garden tours, speakers, slide presentations and more. 6:30 p.m. Recovery, Inc., Christ Church Presbyterian Church, 1933 Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-747-1176. Recovery, Inc. is a self help mental health group that meets the first and third Thursday of the month. 7 p.m. The Civil War in the Mahoning Valley, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982.Travel back to 1861-1865 with the Mahoning Historical Society and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Speaker Anne Lowery will discuss the reaction to and impact of the Civil War on the Mahoning Valley. 7 p.m. Broadway! The Star Spangled Celebration, Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 841-2931. A salute to Broadway’s greatest shows. 7:30 p.m. $21.50 (adults), $6.50 (students).

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s. Swing Night. Nyabinghi. My Great Escape.

FRIDAY 17 2006 Spring Arts and Craft Bazaar, Salem Memorial Building, 785 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-5512. The bazaar runs through March 18. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tales for Toddlers, Public Library, Canfield Branch, 43 W.Main St., Canfield; 330-533-5631. Stories and fun for children ages 2-3. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. Free. Baby Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Story time for babies. 11 a.m. Monthly: Mahoning River Consortium Meeting, Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard; 330-779-3800 or 330-675-2480. This environmental group concerns itself with the Mahoning River and its immediate environs. Meets third Friday of each month. Call Kim or Trish for more information. 1-3 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting, Public Library, Brownlee Woods Branch, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-782-2512. 2 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Mixer, Choices, The Holiday Inn Metroplex, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Girard; for more information call Jennifer Mascardine at 330-744-2131, ext. 12. Join more than 300 members who gather for Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 (prospective member), $15 (member). Hockey: The Phantoms vs. Alpena Ice Diggers, Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. Call for ticket information. 7 p.m. Hockey: SteelHounds vs. Colorado Eagles,

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Nightclub Directory Editor’s note: Unless noted, the 330 area code precedes each phone listed in this directory.

YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN AVALON GARDENS,1719 Belmont,Youngstown; 747-7800. AVALON INN, 9519 E. Market St., Howland; 856-1900. AVON OAKS, 1301 N. State St., Girard; 545-8974. BAD APPLE, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 740-0288. BAILEY’S PUB, 5000 E. Market St., Howland; 856-6531. BILL’S PLACE,4771 Mahoning, Austintown; 270-1703. BLARNEY STONE, 30 Grant, Etna, Pa.; 412-781-1666. BLUE MAGOO’S, 480 E. Market St., Warren; 399-1466. BLUE WOLF, 1295 Boardman-Canfield Road; 726-1736. CEDAR CAFE, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; 743-6560. THE CELLAR, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 750-0199. CHOICES, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty; 759-0606. CHOPHOUSE, 1 American Way, Howland; 856-2121. CLUB LEON’S,1111 Niles-Cortland Rd., Howland; 856-3627. THE CORE, 36 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 747-2673. DOWN THE HATCH, 3101 Mahoning,Youngstown; 799-3449. DOWNTOWN COFFEE CAFE, 29 N. Main, Hubbard; 534-1199. DRUNKEN JACKS’, 1714 Boardman-Poland Rd.; 757-1490. FIFTH SEASON, 7098 Mahoning, Austintown; 799-3483. THE FIREPLACE, 2075 E. Western Reserve; 757-4042. FRIEDA’S, Belmont at Rayen, Youngstown; 746-9003. FUNNY FARM,1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty; 759-4242. GRIST MILL,174 Raccoon Road, Austintown; 792-1949. HORSESHOE BAR, 206 E. Market St., Warren; 395-SHOE. ICE HOUSE INN,Webb at 46, Mineral Ridge; 544-8800. IRISH BOB’S,3602 South Ave., Youngstown; 788-0011. KUZMAN’S, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 545-8995. LAURA’S PLACE, 825 N. River Road, Warren; 847-6390. LEO’S RISTORANTE,7042 E. Market, Howland; 856-5291. MOCHA HOUSE, 467 High St., Warren; 392-3020. NYABINGHI, 1229 Salt Springs,Youngstown; 799-9750. PEABERRY’S, Kilcawley Center, YSU, Youngstown. POWERHOUSE, 999 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 394-5106. QUAKER, STEAK & LUBE,110 Connelly, Sharon; 724-981-3123. ROYAL OAKS, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; 744-5501. SALTY GROG’S, 1203 Boardman-Poland; 726-6690. SELAH CAFE, 121 South Main St., Poland; 707-1117. TIMBERLANES, 544 E. Pershing Ave., Salem; 337-9572. TJ’S, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; 726-1611. YANKEE LAKE BALLROOM,Route 7, Brookfield; 448-8361. YOUNGSTOWN CRAB CO., 3917 Belmont; 759-5480.

CLEVELAND AGORA, 5000 Euclid, Cleveland; 216-881-6700. ARABICA, 11300 Juniper, Cleveland; 216-791-0300. BARKING SPIDER, 11310 Juniper; 216-421-2863. BEACHLAND BALLROOM, 15711 Waterloo; 216-383-1124. BLIND PIG, 1228 W 6th St., Cleveland; 216-621-0001. FAT FISH BLUE,21 Prospect, Cleveland; 216-875-6000. FLANNERY’S, 323 Prospect, Cleveland; 216-781-7782. GROG SHOP,1765 Coventry, Cleveland; 216-321-8900. HARD ROCK CAFE, 230 W. Huron; 216-830-7625. HILARITIES,1546 State, Cuyahoga Falls; 330-923-4700. HOUSE OF BLUES, 11802 Detroit, Lakewood; 216-221-6099. HOUSE OF SWING, 4490 Mayfield, S. Euclid; 216-382-2771. IMPROV,2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland; 216-696-4677. LIME SPIDER,207 South Main St., Akron; 330-762-2350. ODEON,1295 Old River Road, Cleveland; 440-247-2722. OUTPOST, 4962 State Route 43, Kent; 330-678-9667. PEABODY’S, 2083 E. 21 St., Cleveland; 216-241-5555. PHANTASY, 11802 Detroit, Lakewood; 216-228-6300. SECOND CITY CLEVELAND, Hanna Building, Playhouse Square, 2037 E. 14th St., Cleveland; 216-466-2222. SIXTH STREET UNDER,1266 W. 6th, St.; 216-589-9313.

PITTSBURGH BYHAM THEATER, 719 Liberty, Pittsburgh; 412-456-6666. CARNEGIE LECTURE HALL,Pittsburgh; 412-394-3353. CLUB LAGA, Oakland; 412-323-1919. HARD ROCK CAFE, Station Square; 412-481-7625. JAMES STREET, Pittsburgh; 412-323-2222. METROPOL, 1600 Smallman, Pittsburgh; 412-323-1919. A.J. PALUMBO, 600 Forbes, Pittsburgh; 412-323-1919. ROSEBUD, 1650 Smallman, Pittsburgh; 412-323-1919. Compiled by The Metro Monthly staff.

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THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 Youngstown Chevrolet (Convocation) Center, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600. Watch the Youngstown team in their inaugural season as they battle Central Hockey League rivals. 7:05 p.m. Call for ticket information. Monthly: Youngstown Area Tropical Fish Society Meeting, First Presbyterian Church, 3654 N. Main St., Mineral Ridge; 330-270-9198 or 330-799-5349. The Youngstown Area Tropical Fish Society includes members of all ages who enjoy the hobby of fishkeeping. Founded nearly 30 years ago, the group has approximately 50 members. Meetings occur the third Friday of each month and feature speakers, a mini-show, a raffle and fish auction. Annual memberships are $10 for individuals and $15 for families. Members also receive a magazine. 7:30 p.m. The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate: Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery,The Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave.,Youngstown; 330-746-5455. By David McGillivary. The show runs March 17-18, and 24-2 at 7:30 p.m.; March 19 and 16 at 2 p.m. $10 (adults), $8 (seniors/ students). Geology on a Roll, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Join YSU Geologist, Dr. Ray Beierdorfer and Planetarium Staffer, Rick Pirko for a journey through the last 600 million years of Earth’s history. 1 or 2:30 p.m. Mambo Italiano, Kent State Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave., Warren. A comedy about family dynamics of family, the old and new world, and about grasping the resonant codes embedded in what is said and what is meant in ordinary speech. The show runs March 17-18 and 24-25 at 8 p.m.; and March 19 and 26 at 3 p.m. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330652-1103. Directed by Terri Gilbert. The show runs March 17-18, 24-25 and the 31 at 8 p.m. Call for ticket information. Jerry Seinfeld, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.,Youngstown; for more tickets call 330-747-1212 or 330-259-0555. 9:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Marc Anthony. The Cellar. Disco Inferno. 9 p.m. Down the Hatch. After Midnight. Drunken Jacks’ Saloon. Vegas. Fifth Season. Ed Gorse. Classical guitar. Frieda’s. Howard Howell. Funny Farm/Boardman. Mike Veneman. Funny Farm/Liberty. Dan Mengini. Irish Bob’s. Fergie and Bog Dogs. 3-11 p.m. J&W’s Other Club. N-Dex. Johnny’s. Frankie and the Sensations. Kuzman’s. Ivory Coach. McMenamy’s.TBA. Nyabinghi. You Are the War That I Want.

SATURDAY 18 Historic Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Join Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens at this year’s Saturday Symposium, to help celebrate the 115th Anniversary of Mill Creek Park. Guest speakers include Denise Wiles Adams, author of “Restoring American Gardens,” and Scott Kunst of Old House Gardens. Call to register. The admission fee includes lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $45, $35 (FFRG Members). 2006 Spring Arts and Craft Bazaar,Salem Memorial Building, 785 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-5512. 9 a.m.3 p.m. Project Wild/Aquatic Wild Workshop, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-7407107. This is a supplementary educational program for children in grades K-12. The programs are to emphasize awareness, appreciation, and understanding of wildlife, natural resources and the environment. Registration and fee are due by March 4. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10 (includes lunch). Just Imagine, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-941-3619. A program for grades 5 and up that discusses what our world would be like without the moon. 10 or 11 a.m. Free. Geology on a Roll, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Join YSU Geologist, Dr. Ray Beierdorfer and Planetarium Staffer, Rick Pirko for a journey through the last 600 million years of Earth’s history. 1 or 2:30 p.m. Silent Auction, Word of Grace Church, 2734 Mt. Vernon Ave.,Youngstown; 330-750-1384. Call for more information. 3 p.m. $5. Monthly: Art Bell Discussion Group of Austintown, Denny’s Restaurant, 4927 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-781-0030. The Art Bell Discussion Group of Austintown meets the third Saturday of every month. Topics for discussion include UFOs, the paranormal,

THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 | calendar@metromonthly.net metaphysical activity and more. Meetings include speakers and topics featured on past shows. 7 p.m. Hockey: The Phantoms vs. Alpena Ice Diggers, Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. Call for ticket information. 7 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance, Cardinal Mindszenty Hall, Our Lady of Hungary Church, 545 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; for tickets call Lonnie at 330-8569997 or the church office at 330-799-6829. Entertainment will be provided by Mike Roberts. 711 p.m. $25 (for two) or $15 (for one). Tickets are sold in advance only. Hockey: SteelHounds vs. Colorado Eagles, Youngstown Chevrolet (Convocation) Center, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600. Watch the Youngstown team in their inaugural season as they battle Central Hockey League rivals. 7:05 p.m. Call for ticket information. Geology on a Roll, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Join YSU Geologist, Dr. Ray Beierdorfer and Planetarium Staffer, Rick Pirko for a journey through the last 600 million years of Earth’s history. 8 p.m.

SUNDAY 19 16th Annual Elementary Art Recognition Program, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; for more information call Heidi at 330219-8631. Sponsored by The Steel Valley Art Teachers Association, the show will honor elementary art students from Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties. 1-3 p.m. Free. Health and Wellness Walks, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Lily Pond for a 2 mile hike. Participants will look for remnants of winter and signs of the arrival of spring. 2 p.m. Adult/Teen Classes: Pretty Stuffed Bird, Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-3954876. Students ages 5-10 will stuff and decorate a big, colorful bird. The class meets Sundays through March 26. 2-3 p.m. $15. Monthly: PFLAG, First Unitarian Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-746-4693. The Youngstown area’s Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, is a local chapter of the national support, education, and advocacy organization. Meets the third Sunday. PFLAG provides the opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and strives to create a society respectful of human diversity. 3-5 p.m. Free. Monthly: USA Dance Chapter 2015, Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Center, 1025 North Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; for more information email susanaryan2@aol.com or visit http:// usabda215.tripod.com. Dance the night away to ballroom, Latin, swing and hustle. Dances are open to the public. Dance lessons are offered before the general dance. 5:30 p.m. (lessons), 6:15-9 p.m. (general dance). $8 (non-members and guests), $5 (USA Dance members), $2.50 (students). Monthly: Irish Music Session, Girard MultiGenerational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave., Girard; 330545-4034. Area Irish music enthusiasts are invited to play traditional tunes on acoustic instruments and sing Irish songs. Meetings are open to the public and occur the third Sunday of each month. 6-8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. The Revue.

MONDAY 20 Friends of the Library Meeting, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982. The meeting will include a guest performance by Carol Weakland. 10 a.m. Spring has Sprung, Public Library, East Branch, 6 N. Jackson St., Youngstown; 330-744-2790. Stories, craft, games, and prizes for children in grades K-6. 6 p.m. Weekly: Family Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Call for more information. 6:30 p.m. Free. It’s a Paint Party, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Children of all ages are welcome to make a clay pot “critter.”7 p.m. Mahoning County Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society, St. Charles Church, 7325 Westview Drive, Boardman; for more information visit www.mahoningcountychapterorgs.org. The group

D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5. Monthly: Mahoning County Computer Club Meeting, Canfield Presbyterian Church, 104 Main St., Canfield; 330-757-9854 or 330-799-1676. Meetings are for those who want help to learn more about how to best use their computer. Occurs the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. Free.

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WEDNESDAY 22

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS The Cellar. The Rage. 9 p.m. Down the Hatch. After Midnight. Funny Farm/Boardman. Mike Veneman. Funny Farm/Liberty. Dan Mengini. Ice House. Sector 7. J&W’s Other Club. Savoy. Johnny’s. 1st Degree. Kuzman’s. Del Sinchak. Mocha House. Jim Moran.

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‘Back to Basics”: Every Sunday on WKTX (830 AM). Poetry with Tom Gilmartin and Elizabeth Repko. Airs at 11:30 a.m. will meet the third Monday of each month. 7 p.m. Weekly: Co-Dependents Anonymous, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road, Poland; 330-743-3768. This 12-step recovery program for individuals in co-dependent relationships meets every Monday. Call for more information. 7:30 p.m. Rhythm of the Dance, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; 330-744-0264. A two hour dance spectacular featuring traditional instrumentalists, singers and dancers, who bring sounds of Ireland’s musical culture. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.

TUESDAY 21 Monthly: Howland Happy Stitchers Sewing Group, Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland; 330-847-9813 or 330-638-2916. A local chapter of the American Sewing Guild meets third Tuesday of each month. Participants bring projects for a show-and-tell segment and the group helps individuals troubleshoot problems members may be facing. All skills levels are welcome. 10 a.m. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. For children ages 3-6. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Free. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Canfield branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-5335631. For children ages 3-6. The group meets each Tuesday. 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Free. Grieving the Loss of a Special Needs Child, Hospice’s Bereavement Resource Center, 3736 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; for more information call 330-788-1992 or 1-800-640-5180. Call to register. 10 a.m.-noon. Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Health Screenings, Public Library, West Branch, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-799-7171. Call for more information. 1-3 p.m. Monthly: Red Cross Blood Pressure Screenings, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. 1-4 p.m. Free. Step By Step Bereavement Support Group, Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman; for more information call Bill Lileas at 330841-5479 or 1-800-862-3090. A support and educational group for the bereaved that meets the third Tuesday of each month. 6-7:30 p.m. Grant Center: Guide to Resources on the Foundation Center Web site, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. A brief overview of the Foundation Center’s website and the various ways it can be helpful to grantseekers looking for information on the Internet. The training session will also include instruction on how to find 990pfs (tax returns) on the Internet. Call to make a reservation. 6:30 p.m. CSI-Y’town, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Fun for mystery fans, readers, writers and mystery movie and TV buffs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Weekly: Y-Dance Club’s West Coast and Hustle dance lessons, See Tuesday, March 7. 6:45, 7:20 or 8 p.m. $8, $5. Come and Join the Fun with WYTV’s Angee Shaker, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Join Angee for stories and

Health and Wellness Walks, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-702-3000. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a 4 mile hike. 9 a.m. Tales for Toddlers, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Stories and fun for children ages 2-3.10 a.m. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330792-6982. Stories and more for ages 3-6. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Boardman Branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-1414. Stories and more fun for children ages 3-6. Every Wednesday. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Free. Story Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Story time for children ages 36. 10:30 a.m. Spring has Sprung, Public Library, West Branch, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-799-7171. Stories, craft, games, and prizes for children in grades K-6. 6:30 p.m. Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. A special presentation by Carol Potter and Rick Shale, authors of the book “Historic Mill Creek Park.” 7 p.m. Monthly: FOCUS (Friends Offering Compassionate Understanding Support), American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad St., Canfield; 1-888-ACS-OHIO (1-888227-6446). All breast cancer survivors are encouraged to attend this support group, which meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. 7 p.m. D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5. Monthly: Write On, Write Now, Work in Process Creative Writing Workshop, Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; 330-747-6932. Pig Iron Literary and Art Works and Jim Villani, center director, continue their creative writing workshop the fourth Wednesday of each month. Sessions include readings of works and a discussion. 7-9 p.m. $3. Hockey: SteelHounds vs. Fort Worth Brahmas, Youngstown Chevrolet (Convocation) Center, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600. Watch the Youngstown team in their inaugural season as they battle Central Hockey League rivals. 7:05 p.m. Call for ticket information.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Wayne Tomsic. Johnny’s. Sensual Groove. Kuzman’s. Bret Sullivan. The Royal Oaks. Open Mike Wednesdays.

THURSDAY 23 Preschool Story Time: We’re Going to the Zoo, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Stories, crafts and more for children ages 3-6 with an adult. 10 a.m. Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Health Care Screening, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. 10 a.m.-noon. Toddler Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Story time two year olds who are accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Program, Back of Cafeteria, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, East Market St., Warren; for more information or to make a reservation call 330841-9880. The four hour class will include helpful tips on how to avoid driving hazards, as well as suggestions for combating age-related physical challenges and retaining mobility and independence. 12:30-4:30 p.m. $10. Brady’s Leap, Lecture Hall A, Classroom/ Administration Building, Kent State Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave.,Warren; for more information call 330-847-0571. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 grapefruit and sprout salad. Finish off this meal with strawberry cake. Call to register. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $32, &25 (FFRG Members). D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s. Swing Night.

FRIDAY 24 Breakfast Botany: The Primrose Family, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-330-740-7116. Today’s morning walk in the gardens will focus on plants belonging to the Primrose family. The activity also includes a light breakfast. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. 8:30-10 a.m. $8 (not registered), $6 (registered). 5th and 6th Grade Education Day, Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-4563. Students will participate in special sessions planned by the school’s faculty and coaches. Students will attend three sessions of their choosing, a one-act play, “Ping Pong,” and an interactive session with the school band. Call to register. 9:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Preschool Nature Hour: Busy Groundhogs, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Preschoolers ages 3-5 with an adult will learn about groundhogs through play, a story and craft. Call to register. 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. $3 (not registered), $2 (registered). Hockey: The Phantoms vs. USA National Team, Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. Call for ticket information. 7 p.m. Hockey: SteelHounds vs. Fort Worth Brahmas, Youngstown Chevrolet (Convocation) Center, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600. Watch the Youngstown team in their inaugural season as they battle Central Hockey League rivals. 7:05 p.m. Call for ticket information. YSU Science Wizards, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza,Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Join the YSU Science Wizards for live science demonstrations. The program is for upper elementary and older audiences. 8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Marc Anthony. Down the Hatch. Triple Threat. Drunken Jacks’. Dominic Tocco and Brotherhood. Fifth Season. Ed Gorse. Classical guitar. Funny Farm/Boardman. Dave Coulier. J&W’s Other Club. First Degree. Johnny’s. Ovation. Kuzman’s. Eddie and the Edsels. McMenamy’s. Manhattan.

SATURDAY 25 Preschool Nature Hour: Busy Groundhogs, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Preschoolers ages 3-5 with an adult will learn about groundhogs through play, a story and craft. Call to register. 10 a.m. $3 (not registered), $2 (registered). Crafts and More Crafts, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Children ages 4-12 are welcome to come and make spring-time crafts. The program is being held in conjunction with National Craft Month. 11 a.m. Just Imagine,Beecher Planetarium,YSU,Youngstown; 330-941-3619. A program for grades 5 and up that discusses what our world would be like without the moon. 1 or 2:30 p.m. Free. Happy Hearts Jr. Tamburitzans Annual Chinese Auction,Croatian Home - Lodge 66, 3200 Vestal Road, Youngstown; for more information call Don at 330392-4388. 2 p.m. $3 Night at the Races, Operating Engineers Hall, 291 McClurg Road, Boardman; for more information call Jennifer at 330-783-0418. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). $5. Hockey: The Phantoms vs. USA National Team, Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman; 330-965-1423. Call for ticket information. 7 p.m. Hockey: SteelHounds vs. Fort Worth Brahmas, Youngstown Chevrolet (Convocation) Center, 229 East Front St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600. Watch the Youngstown team in their inaugural season as they battle Central Hockey League rivals. 7:05 p.m. Call for ticket information. Musical Enchantment, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 Federal Plaza West,Youngstown; 330744-0264. Brazilian-born pianist, Arnaldo Cohen, will perform Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto. Other musical selections include the Berlioz “Roman Carnival” Overture, Debussy’s “Nuages” and “Fetes” Nocturnes and Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” Suite. Call for ticket information. 8 p.m. YSU Science Wizards, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, One University Plaza,Youngstown; 330-941-3619. Join the YSU Science Wizards for live science demonstrations. The program is for upper elementary and older audiences. 8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Down the Hatch. Triple Threat. Frieda’s. Howard Howell.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Jim Frank Trio. Johnny’s. Carl Severino and the East Coast Band. Kuzman’s. Big Pete. The Royal Oaks. Open Mike Wednesdays.

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‘Fish Eyes’: Friday, March 31 at Das Dutch Village Inn. Funny Farm/Liberty. Dave Coulier. Ice House. Huckin Fillbillies. J&W’s Other Club. Vegas. Johnny’s. Geo C and the Storm. Kuzman’s. Jack Vasko. McMenamy’s. The Hern Brothers. Mocha House. Davis and McKay. Nyabinghi. Christine, Stone Slinger.

SUNDAY 26 Weekly: Fellowship & Worship,See March 5. 11 a.m. Weekly: Interpreted Service for the Hearing Impaired, See Sunday, March 5. 11 a.m. Free. Weekly: Sunday Buffet, See Sunday, March 5.11 a.m.3 p.m. $11.95, $10.95, $8.95. Weekly: Back to Basics,WKTX (830 AM). Poetry with Tom Gilmartin and Elizabeth Repko. Program airs every Sunday. 11:30 a.m. Get Ticked! Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330702-3000. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a 2 mile hike. Participants will learn about ticks and mites. 2 p.m.

MONDAY 27 Weekly: Family Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Call for more information. 6:30 p.m. Free. Friends of the Library Meeting, Public Library, Canfield branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-5335631. 6:30 p.m. Celebrity Pajama Jam: Sleepy Time Fun for the Whole Family, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. Mrs. Borovitcky, principal of Dobbins Elementary School, will read bedtime stories. Wear your pajamas. 7-7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY 28 Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Poland branch, 311 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-1852. For children ages 3-6. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Free. Weekly: Come and Join the Fun, Public Library, Canfield branch, 43 W. Main St., Canfield; 330-533-

5631. For children ages 3-6. The group meets each Tuesday. 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Free. Monthly: The Embroiders’ Guild of America, Youngstown Chapter Meeting,I.O.O.F. Hall, Canfield; for more information write to the Youngstown Chapter of EGA or email YoEGA@aol.com. The programs offer instruction on various types of needlework. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. 10 a.m.-noon or 7:30-9 p.m. Monthly: Step By Step Bereavement Support Group, Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman; for more information call Bill Lileas at 330-841-5479 or 1-800-862-3090. A support and educational group for the bereaved that meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. 1-2:30 p.m. Bluebells, Cockleshells, Eevy, Inv, Over, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. School aged children will jump into spring with schoolyard rhymes and clapping games. 6:30 p.m. Pajama Story Time, Public Library, Austintown branch, 600 S. Raccoon, Austintown; 330-792-6982. Children of all ages will snuggle up to stories and more. Wear your p.j.’s. 6:30 p.m. The Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley Meeting, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, Canfield; 330-783-6287. Larry Rosche, editor of the “Birds of the Cleveland Region,” will present a program about Warblers, birds that will soon be returning to Ohio. All are welcome. 6:30 p.m. (social), 7 p.m. (program). Weekly: Y-Dance Club’s West Coast and Hustle dance lessons, See Tuesday, March 7. 6:45, 7:20 or 8 p.m. $8, $5. Kid’s Club: This Place is a Zoo, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. Stories, crafts and more for children ages 2-6 with an adult. 7 p.m. D.A.R.E. Singles Group: Dance Lesson, Judy Conti, Wedgewood Plaza, Raccoon Road, Austintown; for more information call 330-757-1440, 330-729-0127 or 330-793-1484. D.A.R.E. is a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people. 7 p.m. $5.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s. Jazz with Teddy Pantelas.

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SteelHounds vs. Colorado Eagles: March 17 at the Chevrolet Center

International Trade Primer, Lockwood House, 7095 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman; for more information call Jennifer Mascardine at 330-744-2131, ext. 12. Local business consultants team up to discuss and promote the global opportunities for Mahoning Valley Businesses. Guest speakers include: Larry Zielke, Esq., International Business Center, YSU Williamson College of Business, Sean Corson, Ohio Department of Development, International Trade Division, D. Paul Zito, Ohio Department of Development, Ohio European Office-Brussels, and Kimberly Holizna, Northeast Ohio Trade and Economic Consortium, International Trade Assistance Center. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8-10 a.m. (program). $20 (prospective members), $15 (members). March Into Spring, Public Library, Struthers Branch, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers; 330-755-3322. Stories and a craft for children ages 3-6. 10 a.m. Story Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Story time for children ages 36. 10:30 a.m. The Culinary Garden: Spring Greens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-330-740-7116. Ely Pugh will prepare recipes using the freshest ingredients. Learn to make a potato, spinach and morel terrine complemented by a

Toddler Time, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; 330-545-2508. Story time two year olds who are accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Program, Back of Cafeteria, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, East Market St., Warren; for more information or to make a reservation call 330841-9880. The four hour class will include helpful tips on how to avoid driving hazards, as well as suggestions for combating age-related physical challenges and retaining mobility and independence. 12:30-4:30 p.m. $10. J.B., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, One University Plaza, Youngstown; for tickets call the Box Office at 330-941-3105. A play that deals with the great unanswered problems of the human relationship to God in an era of cruel injustices. The show runs March 31-April 1 and April 7-8 at 8 p.m.; April 2 and 9 at 3 p.m. Call for ticket information.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Cedar’s. Swing Night.

FRIDAY 31 March Into Spring, Public Library, Brownlee Woods Branch, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; 330-7822512. Stories and a craft for children ages 3-6. 10 a.m. Concert: Freshmen 15, Old North Church, Canfield; for more information visit www.teenfusion.net. Local bands such as Gates Called Beautiful and Never Die Wondering will also perform. 5 p.m. $5. Fish Eyes, Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. State Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050 or toll free at 1-888482-5050. A two-man comedy depicting the lives of two of Jesus’ disciples, Andrew and Peter. The show runs this weekend only. Seating begins at 6:45 p.m. $40, $35. Westminster Celebrity Series: The Ten Tenors, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; 724-946-7354. The Ten Tenors will present music from opera and Broadway to rock. 8 p.m. $42, $37.

MUSIC AT NIGHTSPOTS Avon Oaks. Marc Anthony. Fifth Season. Ed Gorse. Classical guitar. Funny Farm/Boardman. Doc Dixon. Funny Farm/Liberty. Jimmy Shubert, Scotty K. J&W’s Other Club. Dorals. Johnny’s. Redline. Kuzman’s. Mansfield 5. McMenamy’s. Crossroads. Nyabinghi. Kairos, Irreality.

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THE METRO MONTHLY | MARCH 2006 | calendar@metromonthly.net African-American History Museum, 1765 Crawford Road, Cleveland; 216-791-1700. Web site: www.aamcleveland.org. Showcases the historical and artistic contributions of Africans and AfricanAmericans. The facility is closed until spring 2006. Andy Warhol Museum,117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412-237-8300. Web site: http://www.warhol.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday; closed Monday. On exhibit: “The Realms of the Unreal.” Through April 30; “Henry Darger: Highlights from American Museum” Through April 30; “Grayson Perry.” Through April 30. $8, $7, $4 ($3 Friday evening). Arms Family Museum of Local History, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-2589. Web site: http:// www.mahoninghistory.org. Hours: 1-5 p.m. TuesdaySunday; closed Monday. Exhibits of local historical interest, an archive and research library and the private furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms. On exhibit: “Greystone Centennial Exhibit,” the periodfurnished rooms of the Arms family home. $4-$2. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1711. Web: www.butlerart.com. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday. Closed Monday. On exhibit:“The Body Electric.” Recent works by two internationally known holographers. Through April;“Joseph Nechvatal: Contaminations.” Computerrobotic assisted acrylic paintings and electronic installations.Through April 23;“David Bierk: Paintings.” March 4-April 30;“Steve Deihl: Celestial Navigations.” Deep blue oil paintings on wood panels. March 5-April 30. $3, Free. Butler Institute of American Art/Salem,343 E. State, Salem; 330-332-8213. Web site: www.butlerart.com. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; closed Sunday through Tuesday. On exhibit: “Salem Art Guild Member Show.” Works by members of the Salem Arts Guild Organization. Through March 4; “Gabriea Gonzalez Dellosso. Realist works in a varietiy of media. March 25-April 29. Free. Butler Institute of American Art/Trumbull, 9350 E. Market St., Howland; 330-609-9900. Web site: www.butlerart.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Monday through Tuesday. On exhibit: “Lorraine Shemesh: Breaking the Surface.” Large scale realist works depicting swimmers. Through April 9. Free. Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes, Pittsburgh; 412-622-3131. Web site: http://www.cmoa.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. On exhibit: “Tarnished: The Decline of Family Formality.” Through May 14; “Barns of Western Pennsylvania: Vernacular to Spectacular. Through May 28;“Documenting Our Past: The Teenie Harris Archive Project, Part Two.” Through May 28; “The Impression Era: Works on Paper from the Collection. March 11June 18; “Fierce Friends: Artists and Animals, 17501900. March 26-August 27. $10, $7, $6. Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-622-3131. Web site: www.carnegiemnh.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Closed Monday. On display: “Urban Dreams: A Search for a Better Life in Bolivia.” Through June 18; “Bears: Icons of the Wild.” Through May 28;“Wild at Heart: National Museum of Wildlife Art.” March 4-August 13. $10, $7, $6, free. Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-237-3400. Web site: www.carnegiesciencecenter.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday through Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday. On exhibit: “Mystery of the Nile.” Through June; “Magnificent Desolution: Walking on the Moon.” Through June. $14 adults, $10 child/senior. Children’s Museum of Cleveland,10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-791-7114. Web site: www.cleveland childrensmuseum.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Children’s museum offers changing and permanent exhibits, craft times, art studios and story times. $6, 11 months and under free. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh,10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh; 412-322-5058. Web site: www.pittsburghkids.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Offers educational and interactive fun for children, including exhibits and displays. $8 adults; $7 children

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‘An Evening of Dance Featuring the Artwork of Chen Chi’: March 3 at the Butler Institute of American Art. and youth 2-18; under 2 free. Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-744-5914. Web site: http:// valleykids.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 1-4:30 p.m., Sunday; Closed Monday. Interactive children’s museum offers a wide range of creative activities and educational pursuits for children and families. $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children 3-13 years old. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland; 216-721-1600. Web: www.cbgarden.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Features the Eleanor Smith Glasshouse, which recreates Madagascar’s desert and Costa Rica’s rainforest. $7, $3, free. Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd., Cleveland; 216-421-7450. Call for hours. The institute is home to the Cleveland Cinematheque. $8. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland; 216-421-7340. Web site: www.cleveland art.org. The museum is termporarily closed for renovation and expansion. Cleveland Museum of Natural History,1 Wade Oval, Cleveland; 216-231-4600. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Wednesday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. $7-$4. Cortland-Bazetta Historical Museum, Viets House, 224 N. High St., Cortland; 330-638-3467. 1-4 p.m., Sunday (except January and holidays). 10 a.m. $5. Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116. Web site: http://www.millcreekmetroparks.com. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On Exhibit: “Charles Eliot: Landscape Architect.” This prominent architect, a contemporary of Volney Rogers, influenced the design of Mill Creek Park. Through April; “Nature Photography Exhibit.” An annual exhibit that highlights the talents of amateur photographers. March 4-April 9. John Stark Edwards House,303 Monroe St., Warren; 330-394-4653. Warren’s oldest house is open for tours every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. through October. The house museum is furnished in a period style and focuses on the early history of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Ford Nature Education Center, Volney Road at Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7107. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Web: www.millcreekmetroparks.com. Features live animal exhibits, hands-on nature games and displays. Free. The Frick Art & Historical Center,7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh; 412-371-0600. Web site: http://frickart.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday. Tours of the Frick Art & Historical Center grounds, art museum, car and carriage museum and greenhouse are free. On exhibit: “Possessions,

Personalities and the Pursuit of Refinement: A Fresh Look at the Collections of the Frick Art & Historical Center.” Through April 9. Tours the restored home of Henry Clay Frick are $10 for adults, $8 for students/ seniors. Great Lakes Science Center, North Coast Harbor, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland; 216-694-2000. Web: www.greatscience.com. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m., Saturday. Interactive science and technology exhibits. On exhibit: “Lego Mindstorms.” Through May. $10.95, $9.95, $7.95 (galleries and Omnimax); $7.95, $6.95, $5.95 (galleries or Omnimax). Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; 412-454-6000. Web site: www.pghhistory.org. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Complex in the Strip District includes museums dedicated to regional history, Western Pennsylvania sports history, and rural life. On exhibit:“Clash of Empires: The British, French & Indian War, 1754-1763.” Includes almost 300 artifacts and paintings. Through April 15.;“Isaly’s Dairy: Klondikes, Chipped Ham, and Skyscraper Cones.” Ongoing; “Rediscovering Lewis & Clark: A Journey with the Rooney Family.” Through April. $7.50 adults; $6 seniors; $5 students; $3.50 children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6. Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure, New Castle; 724-652-2882. Web: www.hoytartcenter.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.5 p.m. all other days; Closed Sunday and Monday. On exhibit: The Harlem Renaissance featuring Romare Bearden. Through March 17. Free or donation. Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, Main and Lincoln Streets.; 330-672-3450. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Thursday; Noon-4:45 p.m. Sunday. $5, $3. Loghurst, 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-4330. Visitors experience 200 years of farm life through activities and tours. Admission charge. McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown State University, Wick Avenue, Youngstown; 330-941-1400. Web site: http://mcdonoughmuseum .ysu.edu. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday. On exhibit: “Biennial Faculty Exhibition.” Selected works in various media by Studio Art Faculty in the Department of Art at YSU will be on display through March 24. Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, 5833 Ellsworth Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-441-5200. Web: www.morganglassgallery. com. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, noon-5 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. Gallery exhibits contemporary studio glass, including sculpture, goblets, and jewelry in glass and mixed media. Museum of Ceramics, 400 E. 5th, East Liverpool; 330386-6001. Web site: http://www.ohiohistory.org/ places/ceramics. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday or by appointment. Chronicles the rise and fall

Traveling south of the equator to New Zealand, I recommend that you Cabernet. With clean Cabernet fruit flavors try the Brancott 2003 Pinot Noir ($9.99) from the Marlborough region.

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and a hint of toasty oak on the nose, this wine just keeps you coming back for more. My next two reds, both Pinot Noirs, seemed to go well with everything I put on my plate. The Sebastiani 2004 Pinot ($17.99) from the Sonoma Coast of California is another example of how far this

winery has come with this grape variety. Season after season, they seem to produce fruit-driven Pinots that just melt in your mouth. This medium-bodied wine is lightly oaked and will only get better with a few years in a cool cellar.

Traveling south of the equator to New Zealand, I recommend that you try the Brancott 2003 Pinot Noir ($9.99) from the Marlborough region. This Pinot is made in a lighter style (Cote du Beaune) but is in no way inferior to the more muscular style

of East Liverpool’s potteries. From the earliest through the famous Fiesta line. On exhibit: “Women at the Statehouse and in State Government.”Through March 31. $3, $2.40, $1. Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland; 216-421-8671. Web site: www.mocacleveland.org. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. On exhibit: “All Digital.” Examples of computer generated art made by eight artists from around the world. Through May 7; “Jon Pylypchuck.” Paintings, sculptures and installations that tackle issues of emotion. Through May 7; “Peggy Kwong-Gordon: Life Studies.” Drawings, scrols and paintings using the Tao Te Ching philosophhy. Through May 7; “Drawn, Exposed and Impressed: Recent Works on Paper from the Cleveland Museum of Art.” Single-focus, thematic shows. Through May 7. $4, $3, free. National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-394-1899. Web site: www.packard museum.org. Hours: Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Offers historical and thematic exhibits and displays vintage Packards. On exhibit: “Motorcycles and the Movies.”Till April 15. $5, $3, free. Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh; Web site: www.phipps. conservatory.org. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. A center of horticulture education. On exhibit:“Orchid Fantasy.” Till March 12; “Spring Flower Show.” March 18-April 23. $7.50, $6.50, $5.50, $4.50, free. Pittsburgh Center For The Arts, 6300 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-361-0873. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton; 330-456-8207. Web site: www.profootball hof.com. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., daily. Historical exhibits, library, theater and museum shop. $13, $8, $6. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1 Key Plaza, Cleveland; 216-781-7625. Web site: www.rockhall.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., daily; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday. Exhibits that chart the development of rock and roll and its impact. On exhibit: “Tommy.” Explore one of the earliest and most important rock operas. Through March.$20, $14, $11, free. Struthers Historical Society Museum,50 Terrace St., Struthers. Hours: 2-4 p.m., the first Sunday. Sutliff Museum, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330399-8807, ext. 121 or to schedule a tour call 330-3949989. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Call to make an appointment or arrange a tour. Local history museum is housed on the second floor of Warren’s public library. On exhibit: An assortment of 19th Century kitchen items.Through the end of March. Free. Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-4876. E-mail: tag157info@aol.com. Local and regional art. Hours: Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield; 330-5336311. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily and on weekends. War artifacts from the American Revolution through the Persian Gulf War. Free. World War II Vehicle Museum, 5959 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-8125. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; weekends by appointment. Military equipment from World War II. $5 (adults), $3 (children 10 and under). Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown; 330-743-5934. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Michael Graves-designed museum features permanent steel-industry displays, an archive, and traveling shows. On exhibit:“Kilroy Was Here! The 1940s Revisited.” $7 (adults), $6 (seniors), $3 (students), free (children 5 and under).

of Pinot that seems to be in vogue now. Light to medium-bodied and just bursting with strawberry and cherry fruit flavors, this is a refreshing wine that keeps you coming back for more. Grilled pork loin or lamb chops would be the natural partner for this fine New Zealand Pinot. With spring fast approaching, I look forward to seeing you at many of the upcoming wine events around the Mahoning Valley.

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Clean 3 bedroom house. Quiet North Side neighborhood two blocks from YSU. New paint, updated bathroom, newer stove and refrigerator. Annual lease, references and security deposit required. $650 per month, plus utilities. Available for summer and fall leasing.

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MARKETPLACE HEALTH & FITNESS BELLYDANCE - Ladies fun and fitness classes held Tue. and Wed. evenings in Boardman. Recuit 3 friends & your next 6 weeks are free! Dance party held after each session. Email inthewoods501@ yahoo.com or register with Ginny. 330-5072326. (6-06) THE YOGA ROOM - Yoga for all ages and abilities. Pilates, fitball, and DansKinetics, seminars and special events. Massage and reiki treatments. 2440 Niles-Cortland Road. 330-637-7171. See http:// yogaroom.tripod.com for current schedule. (8-06) ALL-NATURAL WHOLESALE CLUB - Receive 30% to 40% discount on all natural and personal

care prodcuts delivered factory direct to your door. Join today for a healthier home and family. Call Carrie. 330-797-5061. (9-06)

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A Centre Dedicated to resourcing and providing techniques that may offer relief from Stress - Tension - Fear • Providing techniques for Relaxation Massage • EFT • Life Coaching Image Transformation Internally and Externally • Thought and Belief Transformation Pam

330-881-5506 Email: Wellwithinyou@aol.com 4372 Mahoning Ave. Austintown, Ohio

MARKETPLACE HEALTH & FITNESS BELLYDANCE CLASSES - FEB. 06. GREAT FOR FITNESS! 330-2190008 OR 330-533-5470. (4-06)

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STILL LOOKING FOR AN ACCEPTING CHURCH - Visit us: ALL SAINTS COMMUNITY CHURCH, 4530 Niles-Cortland Road. 330-6371946. Worship: 10:15 am. Rev. Jamie Kaufman, B.A., M. Div. - Pastor. We TRULY welcome all! (3-06) BECAUSE CHRISTIANS SHOULD HAVE A SOCIAL CONSCIENCE Engaging in Social Deviance as as Act of Christian Love and My Lord and My God. Written by local pastor – Rev. Jamie Kaufman, B.A., M.Div. Available at Author House Publishers and Amazon.com (3-06)

NOTICES VACATIONS FUN IN THE SUN - “You deserve a relaxing vacation.” Affordable travel in yours when you log on to Gulliver’s Travel Today. See www.GulliversUSA.com/ 1150590. 1-866-807-7386 GT Agent# 1150590. (11-05/3-06) CHURCH TOURS - Affordable rates. www.GulliversUSA.com/ 1150590. 1-866-807-7386 GT Agent# 1150590. (11-05/3-06)

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to Gulliver’s Travel Today. See www.GulliversUSA.com/ 1150590. 1-866-807-7386 GT Agent# 1150590. (11-05/3-06)

MARKETPLACE COMPUTER CONSULTING COMPUTER CONSULTANT - Independent, CCNA and A+ certified technician offering onsite support of personal computers, servers and computer networks. Call 330-502-7751 or email nkoz@rushlight.net (3-06/3-07)

NOTICES PERSONALS SWM, 42, would like to meet SWF who is down to earth, sincere & caring. 330-747-9112. (5-06)

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EFT DROP-IN WORKSHOP & DISCUSSION GROUP

Thai Yoga Massage

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Best Western Meander Inn Conference Room. Roue 46 and -80, Austintown, Ohio.

6:45-9:00 p.m. Learn Basic EFT Introduction and How Emotional Freedom Technique relates to different “topics” to be announced in the Calendar.

This ancient therapy combines massage with passive, gentle yoga stretching. Benefits include: relief from pain and muscle tension, improved circulation, and flexibility.

330-233-0599 Debbie Cogan L.M.T Certified Thai Massage Therapist

Ohio Hypnosis Healing Center 330-652-5600 and

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MARKETPLACE GOODS FOR SALE SUNNY & SASHA’S CONSIGNMENT SHOPPPE - 15 Stadium Dr., Boardman. We carry new and gently worn baby’s, children’s and teen clothing. We also have great toys! Hours: Mon., 10-5; Wed., 11-6; Fri., 10-5; Sat. 10-4. 330-965-8351. (11-05/4-06)

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MARKETPLACE SEWING/ALTERATIONS QUALITY ALTERATIONS, QUALITY WORK - Men’s/women’s. Reasonable. 330-629-6916. (3-06)

MARKETPLACE MUSICAL INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS - In your home or in my studio. Classical or modern music. Adults & children. Experienced instructor. 330-7598700 or e-mail musicteacher@ cboss.com for info. (2-06) DRUM LESSONS - In your own home. Enjoy learning the music you like. Learn reading skills & more. Ages 8-18. beginnner to Intermediate. References avail-

MYRTLE BEACH CONDO - 10% off. Early booking. APR - summer. 2 bed, 2 bath, condo reservation. (330) 545-5338. (3-06)

MARKETPLACE APARTMENT FOR RENT DUPLEX UNIT FOR RENT - Spacious 1500 square foot duplex unit available for rent has 2 bedrooms, a formal dining room, living room, sunroom, and kitchen with pantry. There is also a garage unit for your car. Unit is located at 2419 Ohio Avenue on the Northside of Youngstown near Northside Hospital. Unit is also close to the University. New rug has been installed and electric has been upgraded. Rent is $400.00 a month and includes water. Major appliances are supplied for the unit. Security deposit of $400.00 is needed to hold the place. Outside grounds are maintained by the landlord. Small pets can be discussed further with the landlord at time of visit. Please call to set up a time to tour. Call Anna at 330-5599378.

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HOUSE FOR RENT NEAR YSU Clean 3 bedroom house. Quiet North Side neighborhood two blocks from YSU. New paint, updated bathroom, newer stove and refrigerator. Annual lease, references and security deposit required. $650 per month, plus utilities. Available after April 1, 2006. 330-259-0435. (3-06) APARTMENT FOR RENT - Two bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment. Quiet neighborhood on the upper North Side of Youngstown. Located convenient to major bus lines and shopping. Ideal for YSU graduate students, retirees, and couples. Call 330-719-4200.

MARKETPLACE ITEMS FOR SALE OFFICE FURNITURE FOR SALE We’re remodeling our office and some office furniture must go! Computer stand w/CD compartment and sliding keyboard shelf, $10. 2 Metal office desks, $100 for both. 1 Wooden L-shaped desk, $50. Old Philco stereo. Combination console: AM/FM radio, turntable. Sounds great. $35. Call 330-719-4200. (4-06) OFFICE FURNITURE FOR SALE We’ve remodeled and now have some surplus office furniture.

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APARTMENTS AVAILABLE BEAUTIFUL CENTURY HOME IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD A SHORT WALK FROM YSU CLEAN, FRESHLY PAINTED 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. NEW KITCHEN AND BATHROM FLOOR AND FIXTURES. NICELY FURNISHED. SINGLE OCCUPANCY $479/MO. INCLUDES GAS, HEAT, WATER. QUAINT 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT ON 3RD FLOOR. COZY SITTING ROOM. SPACIOUS STORAGE. LIKENEW KITCHEN APPLIANCES. COMFORTABLY FURNISHED. SINGLE OCCUPANCY. $425/MONTH INCLUDES GAS, HEAT AND WATER. SMOKE-FREE BUILDING. NO PETS. REFERENCES REQUIRED.

330-746-5933 Golden oak executive office desk. Very good condition. $100. Legal-size vertical file with 4 drawers. Good condition. $35. 3-drawer vertical file. $25. 6 brushed aluminum office chairs. Hip, retro style like on “Law and Order.” $120 for all. Computer table, $35. 330-259-0435. (4-06)

USED SPRINKLER SYSTEM - Piping, sprinkler heads, elbows and fasteners. $950. 330-259-0435.

ITEMS FOR SALE ELECTRONICS WHY PAY SO MUCH? No creditQ Cash in your pocket! www.pay half.com/members/debrac. (4-06).

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LAKE MILTON PROPERTIES - Scenic Lake Milton! Lot 290, Alliance (40x100) ($1,400); lot 599, Pittsburgh Avenue. ($1400). Call 330856-3836. (4-06)

IRISH MUSIC SESSION - Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave., Girard; 330-5454034. Area Irish music enthusiasts are invited to play traditional tunes on acoustic instruments and sing Irish songs. Meetings are open to the public and occur the third Sunday of each month.

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MARKETPLACE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LAKE MILTON PROPERTIES - Scenic Lake Milton! Lot 290, Alliance (40x100) ($1,400); lot 599, Pittsburgh Ave. ($1400). 330- 8563836 or 330-766-3836. (12-06)

NOTICES RELATIONSHIPS/DATING ALONE? WHY? - Chance of a lifetime dating service. Meet someone today. 330-856-7331. (3-06). MAKE NEW SINGLE FRIENDS AT: www.ChristianFriendFinders.com

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NOTICES BIRTHDAY GREETINGS HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELISE! March birthdays are the best. Wishing you many more! (3-06)

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