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plant food. The release said similar raids were made in 100 cities throughout the country and the results would be released today at a press conference in Arlington, Va. Arrested at the Sunoco station and later charged in U.S. federal court with six felony counts of distribution of synthetic marijuana – known as “spice” – was Manjinder C. Singh, also known as “Mintu,” whom authorities identified as an employee of the gas station/mini mart.

By BILL O’BOYLE and ED LEWIS boboyle@timesleader.com elewis@timesleader.com

INSIDE: Lawmakers can’t keep up with new drugs, Page 16A

SCRANTON – State police and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents raided two West Side businesses Wednesday and took one man identified as an illegal alien into custody on drug charges. The first raid was at the Sunoco gas station at 973 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, at 8 a.m. After agents stormed the station, they moved north to Magikal Garden, 1174 Wyoming Ave. in Exeter, according to state police at Wyoming.

State police said the raids were in response to the alleged sales of bath salts and synthetic marijuana that is sold as potpourri, herbal incense or spice in colorful packages. The DEA issued a press release later Wednesday that said the raids were part of Operation Log Jam, the first nationwide law-enforcement action against the synthetic designer drug industry responsible for the production and sale of substances that are often marketed as incense, bath salts or See DEA, Page 16A

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This man was taken out of the Sunoco Station in handcuffs after the Sunoco station in Forty Fort was raided on Wednesday.

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PIRATES 3 CUBS 2 He has still yet to coach a game for Penn State, but Bill O’Brien has already received his first contract extension. It’s just not the way he would have liked to have earned it. Speaking on ESPN’s Mike and Mike in the Morning show on Wednesday, O’Brien said his contract called for an automatic extension in the event of NCAA sanctions stemming from the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The extension is equal to the length of the penalties. That means O’Brien’s original five-year deal instead runs for nine years, through the 2020 season. On Monday, the NCAA imposed a postseason ban and scholarship reductions that will last for spans of four years. Sports, 5B

One fatality a hit-and-run, the other a two-vehicle crash. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

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elf advocate Christina Hill, center, leads self advocates from United Rehabilitation Services of Hazleton in the singing of the national anthem during a ceremony at the Luzerne County Courthouse on Wednesday morning celebrating the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program’s name change to the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services. LEFT: Gail Perrins of Wilkes-Barre signs a unity poster at the conclusion of the ceremony celebrating the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program’s name change.

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Dr. Stanley Dudrick

A hospital in Poland has been named for Nanticoke native Dr. Stanley Dudrick, who pioneered what some consider one of the three most important advancements in surgery during the past century. Dudrick, who has a long list of medical achievements listed in a biography of his 50-year career, said

he thinks his greatest accomplishment has been training thousands of doctors and surgeons and helping patients around the world. “I’ve touched a lot of lives,” said Dudrick, 77, who now serves as medical director of the Physician Assistant Program at Misericordia University in Dallas Township and as professor of surgery in the Yale University School of Medicine in

Islands find buyer

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Kingston attorney John Nardone’s quest to buy some unusual real estate was fulfilled with his pending purchase of two Susquehanna River islands. “I wanted to acquire something unique, and this was a rare opportunity to buy unique property,” Nardone

said. Luzerne County officials thought the islands would end up in limbo when they failed to sell at a first-stage, back-tax auction last fall because of construction restrictions and flooding. “We didn’t think there would be any takers,” said county tax claim operator John Rodgers, of Northeast

Revenue Service LLC. A subsequent news article about the islands piqued the interest of Nardone and others, officials said. Two other potential buyers surfaced for one of the islands in the Mocanaqua section of Conyngham Township. Properties that don’t sell See ISLANDS, Page 16A

Connecticut. Growing up in Nanticoke, the son of a coal miner, he vividly recalls his mother, deathly ill with severe rheumatic fever and heart disease. More than anything, he was touched and moved by the doctors who made house visits and treated his mother, and he vowed to grow up to See DOCTOR, Page 16A

Two young women with ties to King’s College in Wilkes-Barre were killed Tuesday in separate vehicle crashes. State police at Shickshinny said Wednesday that Kelci Gibbons, 22, of Dallas, died as a result of a crash involving two vehicles on state Route 487 in Fairmount Gibbons Township near Rickets Glen INSIDE: For State Park at Kelci Gibbons’ obituary, see about 5:45 p.m. Gibbons had at- 2A, for Rebecca McCallick’s, see tended King’s 12A. College and was last enrolled in the 2011 spring semester, said college spokesman John McAndrew. About 16 hours earlier on TuesMcCallick day, Wilkes-Barre police said Rebecca McCallick, 19, a sophomore at King’s majoring in psychology, was struck by a vehicle that drove away on Hazle Avenue at about 2:23 a.m. McCallick was rushed to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township, where she died shortly before 3 a.m. See FATALS, Page 16A

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Attorney John Nardone has submitted a $15,000 bid to purchase Mack’s Island near the Mocanaqua section of Conyngham Township in the Susquehanna River. The island was tied up in a back-tax auction.

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POLICE BLOTTER HANOVER TWP. - Police in two municipalities are investigating separate shootings at apartment complexes Wednesday morning. Hanover Township police said gunfire erupted in the 1800 block of Mark Drive in the Marion Terrace Apartment complex at about 4:50 a.m. A window at an apartment was damaged in the shooting, township police said. No one was injured. A witness reported seeing a dark colored mini-van leaving the scene traveling north toward WilkesBarre. About 20 minutes after the shooting in Hanover Township, Wilkes-Barre police responded to gunfire at the Sherman Hills apartment complex on North Empire Street. City police said an unknown person fired multiple rounds into apartments 403 and 404 in Building 308 at Sherman Hills. No injuries were reported.

arrest records Lacey was found unresponsive in a bathroom of a Center Street residence on July 5. Lacey was placed in an ambulance and allegedly assaulted a paramedic, according to the criminal complaint. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Aug. 1 before District Judge Donald Whittaker. WEST HAZLETON – Police arrested a man early Monday morning on charges he was in possession of a knife and brass knuckles. Nick James Berkheimer, 18, address not listed, was charged with possession of offensive weapon. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail. Police said Berkheimer was spotted riding a bicycle on West Broad Street just before 4 a.m. Due to other crimes in the borough, Berkheimer was stopped and questioned. Police allege in the criminal complaint Berkheimer had a pocket knife and brass knuckles. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Aug. 1 before District Judge James Dixon in Hazle Township.

of $5,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Aug. 1 before District Judge Andrew Barilla in Pittston. HUGHESTOWN – Police arrested Mark Smyden, 49, of Searle Street, Hughestown, Friday night on charges he assaulted his girlfriend. Smyden was charged with two counts of simple assault and a single count of harassment. He was arraigned Saturday and jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $2,500 bail. The woman sustained facial injuries and was treated at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on July 25 before District Judge Andrew Barilla in Pittston.

PLAINS TWP. – A man was arraigned Saturday on charges WILKES-BARRE – Ivy Hall, he tried to disarm a police offi39, of Academy Street, Wilkescer investigating a disturbance Barre, was arraigned Tuesday in at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Wilkes-Barre Central Court on Downs casino. charges he stabbed Terry WilChristopher Evans, 33, of liams with a knife inside a SamValley Street, Exeter, was bourne Street residence on July charged with four counts of 9. criminal attempt to commit FORTY FORT – A man was Williams was treated at a simple assault, and one count arraigned Monday on charges local hospital, police said. each of aggravated assault, he fought with police officers Hall was charged with aggradisarming a law enforcement investigating a drunken-driving officer and terroristic threats. vated assault and simple asincident in a parking lot. sault. He was jailed at the LuHe was jailed at the Luzerne Mark W. Davenport, 52, of zerne County Correctional FacilCounty Correctional Facility for Main Street, Swoyersville, was ity for lack of $5,000 bail. lack of $25,000 bail. charged with driving under the A preliminary hearing is Police allege Evans was fightinfluence, resisting arrest and scheduled on Aug. 2. ing with a woman near the restrictions on alcoholic bevercasino’s main entrance just after ages. He was jailed at the LuHAZLETON – Police said 2 a.m. Saturday. Evans refused zerne County Correctional FacilTuesday a yellow and black to leave the property and enity for lack of $50,000 bail. BMX bicycle was stolen from a tered the casino while being Police allege Davenport was residence in the 600 block of followed by casino security driving a vehicle that was in the James Street. guards. parking lot of Turkey Hill on Evans shouted obscenities at Wyoming Avenue at about 12 PITTSTON TWP. – A man the guards and refused to proa.m. Monday. Davenport exhibwas arraigned Tuesday in vide an identification card. He ited signs of intoxication and Wilkes-Barre Central Court on struggled with a township postruggled with officers before he charges he sold a stolen motorlice officer after he was stunned was stunned by a Taser, accordcycle. by a Taser, according to the ing to the criminal complaint. Antoine McNeal, 28, of High criminal complaint, and grabbed Davenport was transported to Street, Wilkes-Barre, was the Taser from the officer durWilkes-Barre General Hospital charged with receiving stolen ing the struggle. for a blood test. property. He was jailed at the A preliminary hearing is A preliminary hearing is Luzerne County Correctional scheduled on July 31 before scheduled on Aug. 2 before Facility for lack of $3,000 bail. District Judge Diana Malast in District Judge David Barilla in A preliminary hearing is Plains Township. Swoyersville. scheduled on July 31 before District Judge Diana Malast in WILKES-BARRE – City WILKES-BARRE -- A woman Plains Township. police reported the following: was arrested on charges she • Police said Monday a tire stabbed her boyfriend because PITTSTON TWP. – State was slashed and doors were police Bureau of Liquor Control he received a friend request scratched on a 2012 Chrysler on from another woman on FaceEnforcement said it recently Henry Street. book. cited Morgan Inc., doing busi• Police said they cited James Felicia Alston, 33, of Madison ness as By Pass Lounge, 2 BryBarber, 46, of Swoyersville, with Street, Wilkes-Barre, was den St., with fortified or conpublic drunkenness when he charged with simple assault. taminated liquor. was allegedly found highly inShe was jailed at the Luzerne toxicated in Penn Avenue LaunWEST WYOMING – A man County Correctional Facility for dromat on South Pennsylvania was arraigned Saturday on lack of $25,000 bail. Boulevard on July 13. charges he burglarized a service Police responded to Alston’s • Police charged Patrick garage. residence just before 1 a.m. Police arrested Jonathan Monday to investigate a domes- Whalen, 60, of Kingston, on evidence of drunken driving Daniel Filippini, 19, of Birchtic dispute. after he was allegedly stopped wood Estates, Exeter, when he Jamel Lewis told police his driving the wrong way on state was allegedly found inside a girlfriend, Alston, stabbed him Route 309 on July 16. Two service garage on Apollo Drive in the leg and slashed his leg counts of driving under the at about 6:12 p.m. Saturday. with scissors. Lewis claimed influence were filed against Filippini was wearing pajama Alston became upset because he Whalen with District Judge pants when he was arrested, received a friend request on according to the criminal comFacebook from another woman, Martin Kane. A preliminary hearing is plaint. according to the criminal comscheduled on Aug. 15 in WilkesFilippini was charged with plaint. Barre Central Court. burglary, criminal trespass, A preliminary hearing is criminal mischief, possessing scheduled on Aug. 2 in WilkesHANOVER TWP. – Township instruments of crime and disBarre Central Court. police cited Heather Muchler, orderly conduct. He was jailed 27, of Mountain Top, with pubDUPONT – Scott Suhockey, at the Luzerne County Correclic drunkenness after she was 40, of Main Street, Dupont, was tional Facility for lack of $15,000 allegedly found intoxicated and charged by police with harassbail. walking along South Main ing and threatening neighbors A preliminary hearing is Street near Oxford Street on in his apartment building early scheduled on July 25 before July 10. The citation was recentDistrict Judge Joseph Carmody Monday morning. Police said they responded to ly filed with District Judge Join West Pittston. seph Halesey in Hanover TownSuhockey’s apartment three ship. NEWPORT TWP. – A man times for excessive noise and was arraigned Monday on charg- banging from 2:20 a.m. to 3:30 HAZLETON – Police cited es he assaulted a paramedic. a.m. He was arrested after he Justin Heacock, 26, of Hazleton, Mark Anthony Lacey, 52, was told an officer he should have charged with aggravated asshot the neighbors, according to with retail theft after he allegedly stole nine packs of steaks sault, simple assault, resisting the criminal complaint. valued at $96 from Heritage arrest and disorderly conduct. Suhockey was charged with Foods on South Poplar Street on He was jailed at the Luzerne terroristic threats, disorderly Sunday. The citation was filed County Correctional Facility for conduct and harassment. He lack of $50,000 bail. was jailed at the Luzerne Coun- Monday with District Judge Joseph Zola in Hazleton. Township police allege in ty Correctional Facility for lack

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Senate passes Obama tax cut plan, 51-48 McClatchy Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON -- In a political gamble that will reverberate through the November campaigns, the Senate approved President Barack Obama’s plan to give tax breaks to all but the top 2 percent of American taxpayers over the objection of Republicans. Democrats believe Wednesday’s action will shift the debate in a Congress that has been stalemated by partisan inaction, giving momentum to Obama’s proposal - and drawing a contrast with Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential candidate - by sending it to the GOPled House. The Senate approved the measure 51-48, with two Democrats joining the solid Republican opposition. Failure by Congress to extend the tax rates from the George W. Bush administration would result in a tax increase on ordinary Americans, a prospect that poses enormous risk for both parties. At the same time, Democrats rejected a Republican proposal Wednesday, 45-54, to extend the tax cuts for all Americans. Two Republicans, Scott Brown of Massachusetts and Susan Collins of Maine, crossed party lines to oppose the measure; one Democrat, Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas, joined the GOP. Emphasizing the importance of Wednesday’s vote, Vice President Joe Biden made an unusual appearance in the Senate to preside over the session, which provoked a spirited debate be-

tween party leaders in the usually cordial chamber. "Republicans should not force middle-class families off their fiscal cliff to protect more wasteful giveaways to millionaires and billionaires," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. "We’re on the side of the American people." Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, noting the presence of Biden, reminded the chamber that he and the vice president negotiated the 2010 deal that extended the then-expiring Bush tax rates for two more years - until this December. McConnell said that Biden, who under Senate rules was unable to engage in debate, should be "grateful" he does not have to explain the difference in the White House’s position between then and now. "This is a debate I don’t think you would want to lead," McConnell said. Democrats had been reluctant in 2010 to raise taxes on the wealthy, but many Democrats had buyers’ remorse over the deal they cut and the party is playing hardball this year on the tax issue. Senate passage of the tax measure now puts pressure on the House, where Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, has set votes for next week on the GOP proposal. Obama wants to preserve tax rates at their current levels for most Americans, but raise rates on the wealthiest.

Kelci Gibbons July 24, 2012 Gibbons, age 22, of Dallas, K elci died Tuesday, July 24, 2012,

from injuries suffered in an auto accident. Born in Plains Township, Kelci was a daughter of Raymond R. and Kelly McCue Gibbons, Dallas. She was a graduate of Dallas High School, class of 2008. She attended Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, N.Y.; Hartwick College, Oneonta, N.Y., and King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Kelci currently worked as the front desk clerk at the Hampton Inn, Wilkes-Barre. She played in various youth soccer and other sports programs throughout her life and was a proud member of the 2007 State Championship Dallas High School Soccer Team. Kelci was active in various clubs and functions throughout her high school career, including the high school’s dance marathon benefiting childhood cancer research. Kelci was a lifelong resident of Dallas and was working toward her lifetime goal, moving to California for the “sun and surf.” Preceding her in death were maternal great-grandparents, Daniel and Theresa McCue; paternal greatgrandmother, Stella Yurkin; paternal grandfather, Frederick Gibbons; uncle Robert Gibbons. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are older brother, Brian Gibbons, Dallas; identical twin sister, Michelle, Dallas, who was born 12 minutes after Kelci; maternal grand-

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mother, Patricia McCue, Dallas; maternal grandfather, Conrad “Murph” Hislop, Harveys Lake; paternal grandparents, Mary Ann and Ronald Strohl, Trucksville; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. People keep asking if there is anything they can do. There is. We want to celebrate Kelci’s life and not mourn her death. There will be no formal funeral or viewing (that’s not Kelci), but instead the greatest celebration of life we can plan. We need help. We need music and memories, songs, photos and videos. We need people to tell stories about Kelci and share her life. We need to come together in peace and love just as Kelci would want. Tie-dye and peace signs are optional but appreciated. Outdoor arrangements are pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown, PA 18708.

Diana Heiney July 23, 2012 Heiney, 56, formerly of PittD iana ston, died Monday, July 23,

2012, at Community Hospice Care, Dunmore. Diana was born in Newark, N.J., daughter of the late Raymond and Josephine Biscotto Bogdon. She was educated in Belleville High School, Belleville, N.J. Surviving are her son, Michael Sampino, Hughestown; grandchildren, Angelia and Michael Jr.; sister, Marlene Bartoli, Hughestown; nieces, Tammy Mecadon-Uritz, Diana Mecadon, Lisa Mecadon and Nichole Mecadon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township, with the Rev. Daniel Schwebs

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The case against attorney Anthony Lupas, who is accused of running an investment scam, will be delayed at least four months pending a re-evaluation of his mental status by a psychiatrist, one of his attorneys said Wednesday. Attorney William Ruzzo said Dr. Richard Fischbein, who was hired to determine if Lupas is competent to Lupas stand trial, completed an initial exam, but wants to reevaluate Lupas in four months before issuing a final opinion. Lupas, 77, of Plains Township, was indicted in May by a grand jury on charges he allegedly stole $246,000 from a client. Numerous other persons have filed lawsuits against Lupas, alleging they were also victimized. Prosecutors have said they are continuing to investigate those claims. Lupas remains free on bail, with the condition he be confined to his home, pending resolution of the case.

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LOCAL Six schools not making grade They make ‘Low Achieving Schools’ list

By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

Six Luzerne County schools landed on the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Low Achieving Schools list released Wednesday. Students who live in the “attendance zones” of the schools and meet income guidelines can participate in the state’s new Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program that could help offset the cost of sending children to

private or other public schools. Businesses contribute money to nonprofit entities created to manage the scholarships. The businesses get a tax credit worth up to 90 percent of the contribution. Hazleton Area High School and Hazleton Area Middle School are on the list. In Wilkes-Barre Area, GAR High School and three elementary schools – Dodson, Kistler and Heights-Murray – are on the

list. The state combined math and reading test results in 2010-11 for each school and determined which schools fell in the bottom 15 percent among high schools – those with an 11th grade – and elementary schools. The final list includes 414 schools from 74 districts in 38 counties. Charter schools and career and technology centers were not included in the calculation. According to a press

release, this was done because “parents already have the choice to send their children to these educational entities.” A Times Leader analysis published July 16 had found the six local schools were at risk of landing on the list. That analysis also showed Pringle Street Elementary in Wyoming Valley West could be named low-achieving, but the school was closed this

United Way will host a breakfast Aug. 2 at 8 a.m. at the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center on King’s College campus to kick off its annual community campaign. All CEO and campaign team members are invited. United Way will share its vision for community-corporate partnership and focus on corporate CEOs and business leaders, followed by how companies can have a positive affect on its community. Anyone interested can contact Amy George Feldman at 570-8297611 ext. 232, by Tuesday.

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Gene Stilp says he has always supported and fought for the underdog in his career as a political activist. Now he is hoping that voters – and donors – will do the same for him. The Democratic nominee in the 11th Congressional District, Stilp, a Wilkes-Barre native who now resides in Middle Paxton Township near Harrisburg, said his most recent financial report depicting his campaign committee’s finances shows just how Stilp much of an underdog he is. From April 5 through June 30, Gene Stilp for Congress reported raising $12,079 and spending $7,196. The campaign reported entering July with $14,313 in the bank. Conversely, his opponent, U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, reported 23 times the money Barletta in the bank on July 1. INSIDE: Holden With $220,077 raised between campaign gives April 5 and June 30, the Lou Bar- out cash, Page letta for Congress campaign com- 4A mittee moved closer to the $1 million plateau for the 2011-12 election cycle. According to the financial report filed with the Federal Election Committee, the Barletta campaign received $143,435 from individual donors and $76,642 from political committees such as PACs. With the newly reported income, the committee has received $982,158 since the start of 2011. Barletta’s campaign spent $121,414 and reported $335,910 cash on hand as of July 1.

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An insurance company has filed a complaint against a Berwick woman charged with setting fire to a Conyngham apartment building and commercial complex, alleging $11,834 in damages. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. filed the suit recently in county court against Gail Schneider, 43, for the Sept. 5, 2010, fire, on behalf of its client, Christine Falvello. Schneider is charged with six counts of arson and one count of criminal mischief after police said she set a fire at the former Lantern Lane complex on Main Street. The blaze destroyed four businesses and four apartments. Schneider is awaiting trial in county court on the charges. The suit asks for a total of $50,000 in damages

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Democratic challenger to Lou Barletta in the 11th District has 23 times less in the bank.

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Firm sues arson suspect

Hazleton Area: Hazleton Area High Hazleton El./Middle Wilkes-Barre Area GAR Jr./Sr. High Dodson El. Kistler El Heights-Murray El.

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The state deemed six Luzerne County public schools as “low-achieving,” based on combined state math and reading test results. Here are the six schools and the percentage of students scoring proﬁcient or better in the 2010-11 tests.

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Wilkes University will host an information session Aug. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. for adults interested in pursuing an advanced degree or certification in a variety of academic fields. University staff will answer questions about financial aid and admissions procedures. Faculty will be available to discuss master’s programs in business administration, creative writing, education, electrical engineering, engineering management, mathematics, mechanical engineering and nursing. Wilkes also several offers a certificate in sustainability management, master’s degree programs for educators, a master’s degree in bioengineering and doctoral programs in education and nursing. Adults wishing to complete their degree can learn about the accelerated bachelor of business administration program. A transfer counselor will be on hand to review transcripts and discuss the transfer process. Adults who have a bachelor’s degree and want to change careers can explore the accelerated baccalaureate degree in nursing for second-degree students. The session begins with registration and refreshments in the second-floor ballroom of the Henry Student Center, 84 W. South St. There is free parking at the rear of the building. Register online at www.wilkes.edu/informationsession. To learn more, call 408-4235.

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etsy Bell Condron, left, and Angel Jirau chat in the Hughes Memorial Garden behind the Luzerne County Historical Society building in Wilkes-Barre during the society’s 79th Annual Garden Party and Hat Contest on Wednesday evening.

Now, it’s youths’ turn I F YO U G O

By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Having heard from adults over the past three months, the Rev. Michael Brewster and others involved with the Building Bridges initiative will have the opportunity tonight to listen to kids on the causes of youth violence in the city. Junior high and high school-age youths are invited to attend the 7 p.m. meeting at the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center at 36 S. Washington St. Before Tyler Winstead was fatally shot the night of April 5, he reportedly played basketball at the CYC and walked to his Hill Street home with a friend. The death of the 14-year-old GAR student spurred Brewster, the Rev. Shawn Walker and city leaders into action to develop a grass-roots community initiative to identify issues leading to violence and come up with solutions. To date, mainly adults have attended and offered their input at meetings held throughout the city as part of the initiative.

Junior high and high school-age youths are invited to attend the Building Bridges session at 7 p.m. today at the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center at 36 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre.

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Brewster, of Mount Zion Baptist Church, acknowledged that teenagers might have a totally different take. “We don’t know what to expect with it,” he said Wednesday during a meeting with editors at The Times Leader. Neither does he know how many kids will attend. As an incentive, gifts are being offered for attendance and participation in the breakout groups. The group whose idea will be put into practice by the initiative will receive a Visa gift card for each participant. There also will

be gift baskets with coupons from area businesses and restaurants. From the information gathered so far, three major issues have been identified: drugs; parental involvement and parenting skills, and economic disparity. “There’s a lot of lack all around,” Brewster said. The next step is to get more people involved, outline short-term and long-term objectives, and raise funds through a startup nonprofit organization created to address the issues, he added. He estimated it would take an initial $250,000 to cover salaries for a full-time director, administrative staff and “seed money” for projects and programs. If possible, the initiative wants to have some programs ready by the beginning of September to coincide with the start of the school year.

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Land trust purchase of acreage complete By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

BEAR CREEK VILLAGE – A three-year fundraising effort helped with the purchase of the final piece of a 139-acre tract of land protected from development. In June, the North Branch Land Trust acquired the entire parcel for the purpose of conserving it for perpetuity. The trust Tuesday formally accepted the Bear Creek Lakeview Preserve, adding to its more than 11,500 acres of protected land in eight counties. Paul Lumia, executive director of the Kingston Township-based trust, said the final 74 acres cost $579,000, with the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources contributing approximately one quarter of the overall cost. Bear Creek Village residents raised the majority of funds to purchase the land. The preserve overlooks Bear Creek Lake and is open to the public, Lumia said. “We’re going to do a master plan,” he added. The preserve sits among thousands of acres of conserved land and creates a “greenway corridor vital to the maintenance of many native plant and animal species,” according to Lumia. The preserve was part of the original holdings of businessman Albert Lewis, according to Lumia. Lewis, who died in 1923, founded Bear Creek Village and lived in what is known today as the Bischwind inn along state Route 115.

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Cong. Holden’s campaign committee spreading money around By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

During his Democratic Party primary election campaign earlier this year, 10-term U.S. Rep. Tim Holden repeatedly said the least enjoyable part of his job was asking for money to fund his reelection efforts. Since he lost in the primary to Moosic attorney Matt Cartwright, he won’t have to deal with that side of the job again. Now, instead of raising money, the campaign committee that’s served him for so long, Friends of Congressman Tim Holden, has spent the past few months giving cash away.

From April 5, three weeks before the primary, through June 30, the campaign spent $364,818, not Holden all of it on the failed reelection campaign. According to campaign reports filed with the Federal Elec-

tion Commission, the Holden campaign has been winding down its cash, spending some on office supplies, some on staffer salaries and some on phone bills. But mostly, since the election loss, it’s been sending money to other campaigns or refunding some donations to the people, companies and political action committees that contributed.

Among those that received a refund were: Blue Dog PAC, the Carpenters’ Legislative Improvement Committee PAC, Comcast Corp. PAC and American Crystal Sugar Co. PAC, each of which were sent $5,000. Plenty of Holden supporters who stumped for him on the campaign trail received donations to their campaign committees, including state Auditor

General Jack Wagner, state Rep. Mike Carroll and U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland. The campaign also sent $1,000 to Holden as reimbursement for mileage. With more than five months remaining in his term, Holden, D-St. Clair, has no money remaining in his campaign coffers but lists debts and obligations of $1,178.41.

Another tidbit included in the report is that the campaign spent at least $161,000 on media ad buys, handled by Joe Trippi & Associates of Saint Michaels, Md. Cartwright will face Old Forge resident Laureen Cummings, the Republican nominee, in the fall battle for a two-year term to represent the 17th Congressional District.

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NTSB: Pilot killed in crash low on fuel The Associated Press

RENO, Nev. — A fighter pilot on a Navy training mission told air traffic controllers he was running out of gas before he crashed and died at Fallon Naval Air Station in March. Retired Capt. Carroll LeFon had been playing the enemy in an Israeli-built F-21 before attempting to land at the base 60 miles east of Reno. The National Transportation Safety Board hasn’t ruled on a cause but raised the fuel issue in a preliminary report on Wednesday. The NTSB said LeFon abandoned two initial attempts to land at Fallon and diverted to Reno but found the same snowy and windy conditions there. Headed back to Fallon, he told controllers he was in “a critical fuel state” before he maneuvered toward one runway, then another and crashed into a concrete building.

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Stilp, unlike Barletta, also reported debts and obligations totaling $37,623. Penn Blue Strategies, a political consulting and campaign management firm in Harrisburg, is owed the highest amount at $24,500. Stilp also loaned his own campaign $2,300 and has not been repaid. Stilp, in a phone interview, said he’s well aware of the financial disparity between the two campaigns, and he’s hoping voters will realize it too and relate to him and his campaign and what he is trying to do to try to change Washington. “What I’m trying to do is break up the stranglehold that lobbyists have on Washington,” Stilp said, noting that he will not accept money from many corporate political action committees like Barletta has. Stilp did not report one dime from any PAC, but he did receive money from donors who live out of the district and out of state. Only three of the 16 individual donors reside in the 11th District. Others hail from New York, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, New Jersey and other parts of Pennsylvania. Stilp said he entered politics “expecting to be the financial underdog and that’s what I am and what I’m going to be.” He said he’s proud that his donors are individuals, not big business or politically-backed committees. Lance Stange Jr., Barletta’s campaign manager, said Stilp’s report “speaks for itself.” “It doesn’t surprise me that people refuse to contribute to a candidate that would continue President Obama’s policies that have hurt our economy. Lou Barletta enjoys support from across the district and is building his campaign organization every day because he supports a pro-growth, projobs agenda that will get our economy back on the right track.”

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Parts of Aleppo, Syria, ‘a ghost city’

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BEIRUT -- Syrian authorities were sending reinforcements to strifetorn Aleppo, opposition activists said Wednesday, as outgunned rebels in the northern city tried to deliver a potentially decisive blow to the government of President Bashar Assad. Street battles were ongoing in several neighborhoods, including districts close to the gates of the old city, with government forces shelling rebel-occupied quarters with artillery and helicopter gunships, the

of 2 million, they said. Parts of Aleppo are "a ghost city," said one opposition activist in Aleppo reached via Skype. "The people are scared of going out in the streets," noted the activist, who said he had visited Salahuddin, said to be under the control of rebels. "There are destroyed buildings there and injuries and deaths," said the activist, who asked not to be named for security reasons. Residents reportedly have shuttered shops, and gasoline and bread are in short supply. But neighborhoods away from the fighting in the sprawling city still retain some sem-

Video by a BBC crew in Aleppo shows rebels setting up sniper positions in battered buildings, firing on helicopters with a machine gun mounted on a captured tank, and rounding up men, presumably suspected regime collaborators. The Syrian government said its forces in Aleppo had killed scores of "terrorists," the official term for the armed opposition. The state news service accused insurgents of assaulting citizens and attacking property in the al-Sakhour neighborhood, which also was reportedly under rebel control. There was no definitive word on

Muslims in month of fasting

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Noor Inamuallah, 7, attends his daily madrassa, or Islamic school, Wednesday during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, in a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink during the daylight hours, breaking their fast at sundown. PITTSBURGH

EPA: Dimock water is safe he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it has T completed tests on drinking water in

the northeastern Pennsylvania village of Dimock and has determined it is safe to drink, despite the claims of some residents who say it has been polluted by gas drilling. The EPA said in a statement it doesn’t plan further tests, and that there’s no need to provide residents with alternative supplies of drinking water. The town became a focus in the debate over hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, when opponents of drilling showed that some residents have been able to light their tap water on fire because of high levels of methane gas. Some Dimock residents and antidrilling groups claimed that Houstonbased Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. polluted the local aquifer with methane and toxic chemicals. They have disputed earlier EPA findings that the water was safe.

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Mother condemns violence

The mother of a man who was shot by Anaheim police officers has condemned violent protests against the killing, saying Wednesday that she did not want them to become her son’s legacy. “I watched as my son took his last breath. I watched as his heart stopped beating for the last time,” Genevieve Huizar said, breaking into sobs. “Please, please, please stop the violence. It’s not going to bring my son back, and this is the worst thing any mother could go through.” Her news conference followed a fourth day of violent protests over Saturday’s police shooting of Manuel Diaz and the Sunday death of another man. WASHINGTON

GOP rejects drill plan

In an election-year swipe at President Barack Obama’s energy policies, the Republican-led House has voted to revoke the president’s five-year plan for offshore drilling, replacing it with its own plan calling for more ambitious oil and gas development off the U.S. coast. The legislation will likely go nowhere in the Senate and the White House has issued a veto threat, but as with the tax and regulatory bills the House is also taking up this month, it puts lawmakers on the record on the issues that divide the two parties. BEIJING

N. Korea’s leader weds

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is officially off the market. The country’s state-run television announced Wednesday that the young leader of the reclusive nation is married to a woman named Ri Sol Ju. She is believed to be the same woman who has been seen by the North Korean leader’s side during various public events in recent weeks, including a ceremony marking the 18th anniversary of the death of Kim’s grandfather, the nation’s founder, Kim Il Sung. North Korean state media reported that Kim, accompanied by Ri, attended a ceremony marking the completion of an amusement park in the capital of Pyongyang on Wednesday. The couple are thought to be in their late 20s. Ri is believed to be a singer who has performed in front of national audiences.

which have sprung up in battle zones across Syria during the uprising. Insurgents called the attack on Aleppo an all-out offensive that has galvanized dozens of rebel brigades from throughout northern Syria. The fighters are seeking to wrest control of the city and use it as a base to expand their power in the north, where they already have effective control of large swaths of territory. "Aleppo now is the center of the revolution," said another opposition activist reached on the outskirts of the city. "The liberation of Aleppo means the fall of the regime."

First memorial held for victim of theater shooting spree.

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In this June 1983 photo released by NASA, astronaut Sally Ride, a specialist on shuttle mission STS-7, monitors control panels from the pilot’s chair on the space shuttle Challenger flight deck.

A private matter

Ride sparks posthumous debate on coming out By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer

NEW YORK — Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, who relished privacy as much as she did adventure, chose an appropriately discreet manner of coming out. At the end of an obituary that she co-wrote with her partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, they disclosed to the world their relationship of 27 years. That was it. As details trickled out after Ride’s death on Monday, it became clear that a circle of family, friends and co-workers had long known of the same-sex relationship and embraced it. For many millions of others, who admired Ride as the first American woman in space, it was a revelation — and it sparked a spirited discussion about privacy vs. public candor in regard to sexual orientation. Some commentators, such as prominent gay blogger Andrew Sullivan of the Daily Beast, secondguessed Ride’s decision to opt for pri-

Sally Ride, foreground, and Tam O-Shaughnessy in June 2008 during an ALA conference in Anaheim, Calif.

vacy. “She had a chance to expand people’s horizons and young lesbians’ hope and self-esteem, and she chose not to,” he wrote. “She was the absent heroine.” Others were supportive of Ride’s choices. Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson of

New Hampshire, who in 2003 became the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican world, noted that both he and Ride were baby boomers who grew up “in a time when coming out was almost unthinkable.” Robinson is 65. Ride was 61 when she died of pancreatic cancer. “For girls who had an interest in science and wanted to go places women had not been allowed to go, she was a tremendous role model,” Robinson said Wednesday. “The fact that she chose to keep her identity as a lesbian private — I honor that choice.” However, Robinson said he had a different standard for younger gays — to the point of insisting that his own clergy in New Hampshire be open about their sexuality if they are gay or lesbian. “While there is still discrimination and coming out will still have repercussions, the effect of those repercussions are vastly reduced now,” Robinson said. “I believe that times have changed.”

Obama forced to defend biz comments By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Relentless GOP criticism of a 12-day-old remark about business owners has taken a campaign toll on President Barack Obama, forcing him to defend himself and giving Republican Mitt Romney a break from steady attacks. The development has delighted Republicans, who were eager to shift the campaign focus from Romney’s tax returns, overseas assets and Bain Capital record.

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Acknowledging that the Republican’s criticisms were hitting a mark, Obama’s team rolled out two new TV ads this week in which he employed for the first time what many Democrats consider a powerful tool: the president talking directly into the camera and countering GOP claims. “Those ads taking my words about small business out of context — they’re flat-out wrong,” Obama says in the newest ad. Democrats say the “direct to cam-

era” format plays to the president’s strength, and they don’t think Romney can match it. But like any strategy deployed 15 weeks before Election Day, it might lose some of its impact over time. Most GOP attacks ignored the broader context of the speech. In it, Obama discussed a favorite theme: the claim that government-assisted infrastructure including roads, research and schools help sustain American society, including private enterprise.

DENVER — A dad who took his teenage children to the new Batman movie and was killed when a gunman opened fire on the theater was mourned Wednesday, the first memorial service for a victim of the shootings. Fifty-one-year-old Gordon Cowden was the oldest of the 12 people killed in the massacre at the “Dark Knight Rises.” His teenage children escaped unharmed. Cowden lived in Aurora, the Denver suburb where the theater is located. A family statement described him as a “true Texas gentleman” who loved the outdoors and owned his own business. “A quick-witted world traveler with a keen sense of humor, he will be remembered for his devotion to his children and for always trying his best to do the right thing, no matter the obstacle,” his family said. Carrying flowers and passing a large portrait of Cowden, about 150 mourners gathered for the memorial at a Denver church. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper paused at the photo before entering the church. The memorial was also attended by Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan and Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates. Later this week, families of other victims planned to say their final goodbyes. Funerals were planned in towns from San Antonio, home of aspiring sportscaster Jessica Ghawi, to Crystal Lake, Ill., hometown of Navy intelligence officer John Thomas Larimer. Also Wednesday, residents of the apartment building where shooting suspect James Holmes lived were waiting to see if they could return home five days after the shooting. The small building near the University of Colorado, Denver, medical campus was cleared as a precaution because police said Holmes had booby trapped his apartment with a trip wire, explosives and unknown liquids. Because many of the shooting victims have families outside Denver, authorities have assigned each victim’s family a communications officer to keep them updated on the case. Holmes is due in court next Monday. Meanwhile, three hospitals taking care of people wounded in the theater shooting said Wednesday they will limit or completely wipe out medical bills for the victims. Some victims, many of them young, are uninsured and face mounting hospital bills. Children’s Hospital Colorado announced Wednesday it would use donations to cover the medical expenses of the uninsured. HealthOne, which owns the Medical Center of Aurora and Swedish Medical Center, also says it will limit or eliminate charges based on the individual circumstances of the patients.

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But jury deadlocks on most serious charge of robbery, causing mistrial on charge. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A Hazleton man charged with assaulting and robbing a man outside a city bar was found guilty of several offenses Wednesday by a Luzerne County jury, but that jury deadlocked on the most serious charge of robbery. Alex Frederick Kraynak, 25, of Grant Street, was found guilty of two counts of simple assault and one count each of resisting arrest and harassment. The jury deliberated Wednesday for about 3 1/2 hours, and was deadlocked on a felony charge of robbery, causing a mistrial on that charge. Kraynak was charged in August 2011 after police responded to a report of a man on the ground being struck by two men outside the Capri Bar on Alter Street. County Judge David Lupas said Kraynak will be sentenced on the four charges on Sept. 21, and that a pre-trial hearing will be held on Sept. 4 for the robbery charge. Deputy District Attorney Alexis Falvello, who prosecuted the case, could elect to retry Kraynak on that charge. Kraynak’s attorney, Ed Olexa, said in his closing argument that his client was at the Capri Bar and noticed Daniel Soto there. Jurors learned through Kraynak’s testimony that a fight erupted between the two after Soto allegedly tried to make advances on Kraynak’s girlfriend. Olexa said the fight between the two was mutual, and that if there was a robbery involved in the incident, it was poorly planned because the two men were outside the front entrance of a business. Olexa said prosecutors did not present enough evidence to have his client convicted, and that there was enough reasonable doubt in the case to acquit Kraynak. Falvello said in her closing argument that Kraynak’s testimony was a “fantasy” and that his testimony was confusing because he was lying and had to remember what he said. “When you’re telling the truth, you don’t have to remember what you said,” Falvello told jurors. According to court papers, when police arrived at the scene around 1:30 a.m., Soto was being assaulted by two men. Kraynak was later identified by police, but the second person was not. Police chased Kraynak and tried to take him into custody, but he began to struggle and tried to break free. Soto told police that while he was being assaulted, one of the men repeatedly asked for Soto’s money. He said he was continually punched and kicked until police arrived. Police said Soto received injuries to his face, knee and elbow.

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W-B projects still make travel complicated

Mayor says orange cones, concrete barricades and flagmen positive signs.

fall completion and is about 70 percent finished now, he said. Throughout the city, the KRoute Paving Project is 60 percent complete, McLaughlin said. Crews are currently installing base course blacktop on Northampton and Franklin streets and should be finished with that this week. New handicap ramps are being installed on North Main Street with milling and base course to follow, McLaughlin said.

By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – The city continues to be the host of several road and construction projects, causing delays, detours and inconveniences. In recent months, motorists have had to deal with unexpected changes to traffic patterns, making travel more complicated and frustrating. For example, a portion of Northampton Street, one of the city’s busiest roads, was repaved Tuesday and closed to traffic most of the day. And paving was continuing Wednesday at Blackman and Parrish streets. “Inconveniences are inevitable whenever you take on these infrastructure projects, but they have tremendous long-term gains to the city and the community as a whole,” said Mayor Tom Leighton. “Better roads and access in and out of the city create new investment opportunities for private business, create jobs both during the construction and after, and it brings more people into the city to shop, dine and live.” He said the orange cones, concrete barricades and flagmen are all positive signs of a healthy city.

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Construction workers install curbs and sidewalks at the intersection of Union and North Main streets.

One of the major detours continues near the condemned Sterling Hotel, where traffic is one way into the city from the Market Street Bridge and River Street. Barricades block one lane to guard against falling debris from the former hotel that will be demolished soon. “We hope to determine a demolition contractor within the next two weeks,” said Drew McLaughlin, the city’s administrative coordinator. “At that point, we will coordinate a meeting between city, county and state officials to finalize the financing of the project and proceed from there.”

Coal Street is being widened, and the $12 million project is nearing completion, McLaughlin said. “As part of the Coal Street realignment project, crews are currently working on the south side of Coal Street installing new curbs, sidewalks and (handicap) ramps,” McLaughlin said. He said work continues on the retaining walls on the north side of Coal Street. The project is scheduled for

Mid-August wrap-up All K-Route work is scheduled to wrap up by mid-August, and McLaughlin said the project is currently on budget and on time. It’s a $2.2 million project funded 80 percent by the state and 20 by the city, he said. McLaughlin said more streets will be paved through the city’s economic development department. He said those streets will be announced in the near future. Other work in the city includes the Court Street wall construction near the Courtright Housing Development. The project is out for bid and should be finished by the fall.

As part of an agreement with the city, Pennsylvania American Water Co. is installing new water mains and services on Grant Street from Lehigh to South, and from Hancock to Sherman; and York Lane from Hancock to Grant. “Once the installations are complete these streets will be repaved curb to curb,” McLaughlin said. PAWC replaced water lines on River Street between Academy and Jackson streets and installed temporary blacktop sidewalks. The project is expected to be completed sometime in August and new sidewalks will be installed. The work is being done and paid for by the water company, said Butch Frati, the city’s director of operations. There is no cost to the city. Frati said the water company wanted to complete the line replacement this summer in advance of the River Street Corridor Project that will calm traffic in the busy area near the River Common. That project is expected to begin in late 2013, Frati said.

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$1,000 from the rear of his pickup. • An Exeter man faces numerous charges after he allegedly fought with police who responded to a report of a disorderly man at Mohegan Sun Casino at 2:07 a.m. Saturday. Police said Christopher J. Evans, of Valley Street, began WILKES-BARRE – Three fighting with a police officer people were arrested Tuesday after contact was made. Evans on drug charges after an investigation by state police Troop was Tased several times without P Vice/Narcotics Unit at Wyom- any effect and he began running away. ing and Wilkes-Barre police. Casino security officers and Marcus Pilgrim, 21, of Mark Drive, Marion Terrace, Hanover the police officer tackled Evans, Township; Davon McAllister, 21, who then allegedly took the of Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre; Taser from the officer. The officer was able to re-secure the and Dee Jones, 30, of Hutson Taser after several minutes of Street, Wilkes-Barre, were arfighting. Evans was handcuffed rested at about 3:15 p.m. on Coal Street at Custer Street, and taken to police headquarwhere police said they seized 4 ters, police said. grams of heroin and 1 ounce of Police said Evans began marijuana. threatening the officers’ lives They were charged with the and resisting officers’ directions sale and manufacture of heroin after getting out of the cruiser. and marijuana and arraigned Evans was taken to Wilkes-Barre before District Judge Daniel General Hospital for treatment O’Donnell in Sugarloaf Townof injuries suffered during the ship. altercation and then taken to the county prison. Evans was charged with feloPLAINS TWP. – Township ny counts of aggravated assault police reported the following: • Darrick Sones, of Waveland, and disarming a police officer; four misdemeanor counts of Miss., reported at 4:48 p.m. on criminal attempt – simple asJuly 20 that after he checked into a room at the Red Roof Inn sault; and misdemeanor counts on state Route 315 and when he of resisting arrest and making terroristic threats. He was arwent outside about 15 minutes raigned before District Judge later, he noticed that someone stole two spools of copper weld- Rick Cronauer. He was unable to post $25,000 bail. ing lead wire worth about

HARVEYS LAKE – Police said they are investigating vandalism to five vehicles that had windows smashed by rocks in the areas of Pole 60 and Pole 78 on Lakeside Drive. The windows were smashed between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Wednesday. A witness reported a small vehicle with no headlights was driving in the area at the time of the vandalism. Anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to call Harveys Lake police at 639-3316. PLAINS TWP. – A man was arraigned Wednesday in WilkesBarre Central Court on charges he assaulted a township police officer outside Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino. Terry Eugene Finan II, 30, of New Columbia, was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $1,000 bail. Police said they were investigating a report of a man entering vehicles in the casino’s parking lot at about midnight Wednesday. Finan was questioned and was permitted to leave. He continued to walk in the parking lot where he was asked by casino security if he needed help in locating his vehicle.

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Casey promotes expanding gas use Plans bill to create grants to encourage natural gas use as a fuel for vehicles.

By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants the federal government to provide funding to put more natural gas vehicles on roadways in Pennsylvania and across the country. Casey, D-Scranton, said Wednesday he plans to introduce a bill to create a Department of Energy grant program under which states could apply for funding for initiatives that encourage the use of natural gas as a fuel and support public and priCasey vate investment in natural gas vehicles and transportation infrastructure. “The reality is that, unfortunately, natural gas is still largely untapped when you look at it from the big perspective,” Casey said, adding that natural gas vehicles account for less than a tenth of a percent of vehicles on America’s roads. Casey said the program would provide flexibility for states in different stages of natural gas development. Pennsylvania has only 11 publicly accessible fueling stations, for example, while the comparably sized state of Oklahoma has 60 and California has 140, according to the Department of Energy. The grants could be used by states to fund infrastructure development or to offer tax breaks for the purchase of natural gas fuels and vehicles, Casey said. Casey formerly introduced the FRACK Act seeking to federally mandate disclosure of chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process used to extract gas from shale plays like the Marcellus. Casey said he is “not abandoning” the FRACK Act, but he noted passage is unlikely in the short term due to lack of support, especially among Republican senators. He said he does not think encouraging the use of domestic energy and protecting environmental interests are incompatible. “I have no doubt that we can do this right,” Casey said. “That we can take steps to protect our water and our air but at the same time not slow down that job creation. We don’t have to make the old false choices of the past, where you have to choose jobs or energy versus the environment. We have to do both.”

MUNICIPAL BRIEFS FORTY FORT -- The initial date for collection of the school tax real estate bills will be Monday at the borough building from 2 to 5 p.m., and each Monday thereafter. Property owners can break payment down into three installments. The first payment must be received by Aug. 31; if not received by this date no other installments are allowed. If the installment option is taken, taxpayers do not receive the two percent rebate, but instead are paying the face value total. When paying by mail, send the complete bill and a stamped self-addressed envelope for a receipt and remaining coupons showing dates due. If a mortgage company will be paying the tax bill, send the company the top portion of the bill in time for payment at rebate. The company will need the original bill to send along with the check for payment processing. Those not receiving a bill by Aug. 10 should contact the collector for a copy at 287-6337.

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Hot, muggy weather has raised concerns among state environmental regulators about the quality of the air in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Area. Starting Aug. 1, the Department of Environmental Protection will begin issuing ozone forecasts for the region. According to department spokesman Kevin Sunday, ground-level ozone forms when pollution from vehicles, power plants, industry and homes interacts with sunlight. Pennsylvania’s air quality has improved steadily over the past 10 years, Sunday said, mainly due to reduced vehi-

THUNDERSTORMS, TORNADOES POSSIBLE A break from the hot weather may be coming this afternoon. The National Weather Service at Binghamton is predicting that severe thunderstorms could develop after 2 p.m. today in Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.

cle emissions, better pollution controls on power plants and air-quality regulations. But humidity has held pollution close to the ground this summer, and sunlight has been plentiful.

“What we’re now seeing more as a result of the weather patterns this year is more ozone pollutants in the air,” Sunday said. “Hopefully, this year is just an aberration, but if that pattern continues in the future we can continue this monitoring.” DEP had formerly forecast air quality in five regions clustered around the Pennsylvania’s largest metropolitan areas, and Sunday said on Wednesday it would add eight new regions to that list, WilkesBarre/Scranton among them. The forecasts will use the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s color-coded air-quality index scale, which ranges from 1 to 200. An index above 101 warns of un-

healthy pollution levels for the very young, the elderly and those with respiratory problems, while levels above 151 indicate a risk for everyone. Poor air quality makes it harder to breathe, and can trigger acute respiratory symptoms like asthma attacks. Sunday said area residents should avoid overexertion on high-ozone days. “You can maybe not take that five-mile run in the morning when there’s a lot of pollution in the air,” Sunday said. “Maybe you do that in the evening when ozone levels are lower.” Residents can view the air-quality forecasts at the EPA’s Airnow website, www.airnow.gov, or sign up for daily forecast emails at www.enviroflash.info.

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Man injured in fall into well

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A man who was extricated from a pump house well at 61 Sorbertown Hill, Hunlock Township, is transported to an ambulance by emergency workers Wednesday afternoon. Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Chris Meeker said the worker, whose name was unavailable, slipped and fell into the approximately 5-foot-deep hole, and the property owner, who was nearby, called 911. The Luzerne County Technical Rescue Team was called in and the roof of the pump house was removed to get equipment in. The extrication took about 45 minutes. Meeker said the man complained of back injuries and possibly a broken leg and was taken to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township.

Accused Ft. Hood gunman to face blade By JEREMY SCHWARTZ Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN, Texas – A military judge said Wednesday that accused Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Hasan will be forcibly shaved before his Aug. 20 courtmartial unless the Army psychiatrist relents and agrees to remove the beard he has grown over the past two months. Col. Gregory Gross, the judge, also found Hasan to be in contempt for violating Army grooming standards and fined him $1,000. Gross and Hasan have been at odds over the beard since June, when Hasan appeared in court with facial hair he said he grew because of his Muslim faith. He petitioned Army officials for a religious exemption to grow the beard, but was rejected in late June. Since he appeared with the

LEHMAN TWP. – A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 20, in the municipal building, 1183 Old Rte. 115 regarding a request from Joseph and Erma Pagliante to re-zone .88 acres of land off Route 415 from a B-1, community business district to a B-2, highway business district. LUZERNE – Wyoming Valley West School real estate taxes will be issued Monday with the mill rate set at 13.82. The rebate period for the school taxes will run from Monday through Sept. 27. The face period for the school taxes is from Sept. 28 through Nov. 26. The penalty period for school taxes will run from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31. Payments can be made in the borough building, 144 Academy St., during the rebate period 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Property owners with escrow accounts should forward their tax bill to their financial institutions for payment. If you do not receive a tax bill by Aug. 15, call John at 288-9640 or email luzborotax@aol.com and copy of your tax bill will be sent;

beard, Hasan has watched pretrial proceedings on closed-circuit television from a trailer outside the Fort Hood courtroom. Hasan faces the death penalty on 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in the Nov. 5, 2009, mass shooting at Fort Hood. Army rules say prisoners who refuse to shave "may be restrained with the reasonable force necessary" to apply electric hair clippers and a restraint chair may be used. Also Wednesday, Gross said he would review the classified version of a recently released report on the FBI’s failures to stop Hasan before the shooting, before deciding whether it should be provided to Hasan’s legal team as part of the discov-

when making payments, present the entire bill for a receipt. For payments by mail, enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. The installment payment plan is limited to homestead and farmstead properties, with approval from the County Assessment Office. The next payments are due Oct. 31 and Nov. 30. A 10 percent penalty is added to installment payments made after the due dates. Property owners are reminded the 2012 county, municipal real estate, and municipal per capita taxes are being accepted at penalty value through Dec. 31. Also: •Council will hold a work session at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the borough building. •A “Nite Out” will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 7, in the Luzerne Bank parking lot. •The Sewer Authority will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, in the borough building. •Council will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 8, in the borough building. •Window garbage stickers are now due and are on sale in Gerrity’s Supermarket, Union Street.

ery process. That review found FBI agents dismissed emails between Hasan and an al-Qaidalinked cleric as legitimate research and balked at interviewing Hasan before the shooting because they thought it might harm his Army career.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Five weeks ago, Jenn Gibbons set off on 1,500-mile solo rowing journey around Lake Michigan to raise money for breast cancer survivors, blogging along the way about life on the water. Police say someone following her well-chronicled voyage from a distance may have used the information to do her harm. A man broke in as Gibbons slept in the vessel’s cabin, police say, and sexually assaulted her while the boat was moored along the shore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is going public about the ordeal, hoping it helps catch the assailant and sends a message of strength to others who have been assaulted. Her dream of traversing the lake’s perimeter alone in a boat is over, but she’s continuing the journey with a support team — and partly on land. “I don’t really think it’s changed me at all,” she said Tuesday in a phone interview with The Associated Press, which generally does not name sexual assault victims but is doing so in this case because Gibbons wanted to be identified. “It’s made more clear to me than ever that I can’t let things stop me from achieving my goal.”

Michigan State Police say the assault happened around 4 a.m. Sunday as the craft was moored near the village of Gulliver on the lake’s northern shore. “He somehow got on the boat. There’s a hatch,” Sgt. Michael Powell said. “He opened it and gained entrance.” Investigators believe the attacker, whom Gibbons did not know, may have traveled a “significant distance” after following her movements on the website, Powell said. The site tracked her progress by satellite and regularly updated her location. The assailant, described as a man in his 30s, may have been driving a bright yellow Jeep Wrangler, police said. Its spare tire had a yellow smiley face cover. Police released an artist’s sketch Wednesday. They declined to release other details, such as whether he was armed and the vessel’s precise location. State Police spokeswoman Shanon Banner said the agency does not typically comment about what evidence has or has not been collected during an ongoing investigation. Gibbons, 27, is co-founder of Recovery on Water, a Chicago rowing organization for breast cancer survivors. It’s based on the idea that exercise can help prevent recurrence.

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June. The state does not give test results for the schools on the list, or rank them. But The Times Leader analysis, which looked at combined percentages of students scoring proficient or better on the two tests, found both Hazleton Area and GAR, while in the bottom 15 percent , scored better than most in that range. In the analysis, three of the six local elementary schools scored better than most of those in the bottom 15 percent. Neither Wilkes-Barre Area Superintendent Jeff Namey nor Hazleton Area Superintendent Francis Antonelli could be reached Wednesday afternoon, but when interviewed about the newspaper’s analysis results, both said they would not be surprised if some of their schools ended up on the official state list. Namey said the difficulty in Wilkes-Barre Area is the “number one school district in the area when it comes to transient population. That complicates things more than people want to admit. We’re testing a good number of students that we never taught.” Antonelli noted the high school’s “attendance zone” is the entire district, meaning students already attending another school such as MMI in Freeland could theoretically be eligible for a scholarship. The law that created the program limits scholarships in the coming school year to $8,500 for a regular student and $15,000 for a special-education student. Students also must have household income of no more than $60,000, plus $12,000 for each dependent member of the household applying for a scholarship. Schools must apply to participate in the program and receive students with scholarships. Private and public schools can participate. Hazleton Area and Wilkes-Barre Area now have 15 days to notify parents of children in the low-achieving schools of that status, and to post information on the scholarship program on their websites.

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JOHANNA KOCHAN of Tunkhannock and Centermoreland died Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2012, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Calling hours will be at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, Friday evening, 5 to 8 p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Nativity BVM in Tunkhannock on Saturday morning. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery Carverton. JAMES NATHAN JOHNSON, age 49, died Monday, July 23, 2012, of natural causes. He was a former resident of Pine Street, WilkesBarre, until being displaced by a structure fire on March 6, 2012. He is believed to have been a former resident of South Carolina before his relocation to Wilkes-Barre several years ago. The Luzerne County Coroner Office is seeking family of Mr. Johnson. Any person with knowledge of his family is asked to call 825-1664. DANIEL MARINELLI, 39, of Plains Township, died Wednesday morning, July 25, 2012, at WilkesBarre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., Plains Township. CATHERINE M. CARLE, 93, Dallas, passed away Monday, July 24, 2012, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Arrangements are pending from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas.

FUNERALS CAPRARI – Samuel, memorial service 4 p.m. today in Italian Christian Church, 40 E. Oak St., Pittston. DININNI – The Rev. Nicholas, reception of the cremated remains 9:30 a.m. today in St. Aloysius Church, Pottstown, followed by visitation. Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. DOUGHERTY – Helen, funeral 9 a.m. today in Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., WilkesBarre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andre Bessette Parish, Holy Saviour Church, 54 Hillard St., Wilkes-Barre. EHRET – Corey, celebration of life 11 a.m. today in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Route 118, Dallas. EVANS – Betty, funeral 11 a.m. today in Forty Fort United Methodist Church, corner of Yeager and Wyoming Avenues, Forty Fort. Friends may call 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. today in the church. FITZPATRICK – David, friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. HILBERT – Carol, memorial service 11 a.m. today in Kunkle United Methodist Church, 177 Old Highway Road, Dallas Township. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. today in the church. HIRIAK – Theodore and Mary Ann, funeral Mass Friday in St. Philip Neri Church in Pennsburg. Friends may call at the church beginning at 9 a.m. GROSHEK – Henry, funeral 9:30 a.m. Friday in Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51-53 W. Green St., Nanticoke. Family and friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today. JOYCE – Irene, funeral 9 a.m. Friday in Ruane & Regan Funeral Home, 1308 Grove St., Avoca. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Nativity of Our Lord Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today. LAFRATTA – Andrew, funeral 9 a.m. Friday in Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith). Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, William St., Pittston. MONTAGUE - Ann, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Weatherly, with visitation at 10 a.m. MCMULLEN – Clinton, funeral 11 a.m. today in Desiderio Funeral Home Inc., 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. NACHLIS – Dorothy, funeral services 11 a.m. today in Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. WEAVER – Frances, funeral 11 a.m. Friday in Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. WICHT – Erin, memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. Celebration of life in her parents’ home in Lake Silkworth. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. WINTERS – Kevin, viewing 6 to 9 p.m. today in H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. A Memorial Mass at 10 Friday in St. Frances X Cabrini Church, Carverton WHALEY – Jeanette, funeral 10 a.m. Friday in East Lawn Memorial Park of Marietta, Ohio.

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Robert H. Hensley, 69, a lifelong resident of the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Riverstreet Manor, WilkesBarre, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Hensley was born in WilkesBarre, son of the late Charles F. and Betty Krumanocker Hensley, and was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. He received his teaching degree at Bloomsburg State College (now Bloomsburg University) and also attended Seattle University. He was part of a team from Wilkes-Barre Area School District that attended the Rochester Institute of Technology to learn to teach the hearing impaired. He had taught chemistry, Earth science, physical and life science at Elmer L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre Area School District, for more than 20 years prior to his retirement. Bob was a talented actor and had an outstanding stage presence. He performed in many shows at the Music Box, Swoyersville; the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble; Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre; Showcase Theatre; the Scranton Public Theatre, and in two Shakespeare shows at Kirby Park for Wilkes University Theatre. In addition to acting, he also directed a number of shows at Meyers High School. The Hensley family was committed to Boy and Girl Scouting. Bob’s father was a Scout Leader and Cub Master of Pack 98, Christ Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. Mrs. Hensley was an outstanding Girl Scout Leader and was the Executive Director of the Penn’s Woods Council, Girl Scouts of America. Bob and his brother, Charles J. (CJ) Hensley, both earned the Eagle Scout Award and his nephews Charles and Daniel also received the Eagle Scout Award. Bob was a devout Lutheran and had been a member of the former Christ Lutheran Church, WilkesBarre. Following the merger with St. Paul’s Church to form, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, WilkesBarre, Bob served as president of the Church Council; chairman of the Stewardship Committee and also served on the Worship and Music Committee. He had been active in the wider church and was a delegate to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He was also a delegate to Churchwide National Assembly

orothy (“Dottie”) Nachlis, of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly D of Kingston, died Monday evening,

and was a life member of the Lutherans Concerned Ministry. He was co-chair of the Gay/Lesbian Task Force for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod. In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by his brother, Senior Master Sgt. Charles J. Hensley, U.S. Air Force, who passed away last year. Surviving are his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jane D. Hensley, Wilkes-Barre; nephews, Col. Charles T. Hensley, U.S. Army, and his wife, Nikki, Ft. Hood, Texas; Daniel M. Hensley and his companion, Brandi Morgan, Tonawanda, N.Y.; Lt. Col. Joseph E. Hensley, U.S. Air National Guard, and his wife, Lisa, Tyrone, Pa.; 12 grandnieces and grandnephews; his good friend, Steve Willis, Kingston; and his beloved Chihuahua, Bibi The family would especially like to thank Dr. Citti, Dr. Saeed and Dr. Greenwald for their compassionate treatment and concern, and also the nursing facilities which cared for him with such kindness during his last illnesses and his friends who visited and sent cards and prayers. A Memorial Service with Holy Communion will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. Peter D. Kuritz, pastor, will officiate and private interment will be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton, at the convenience of the family. There will be no public viewing. The family will receive family and friends following the service at the church on Saturday. The family requests that flowers be omitted and donations, in Mr. Hensley’s name, be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements are through the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.

Rebecca M. McCallick ebecca M. McCallick, 19, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, R as the result of a hit-and-run acci-

mothers, Mary McCallick, WilkesBarre; Jean Habib, Mountain Top. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Friends may call this evening from 5 to 8 at the McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top. Friends are asked to go directly to the church. Private interment services will be held following Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

William R. Watkins July 15, 2012 William (Bill) R. Watkins, 70, of Deltona, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012. He was born to the late William and Martha Watkins on October 22, 1941 in Kingston. He graduated from Kingston High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre. He and his wife, Linda, lived and worked in Allentown, before relocating to Deltona, Fla., in 1996. Bill served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1965. His professional career was spent

Donald C. Steinert July 24, 2012

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in accounting at firms including Fowler Dick and Walker in WilkesBarre, Junior Colony in Allentown, Watkins and Pagano in Altamonte, Fla., and Vann Data in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bill is survived by his wife, the former Linda Dymond, originally of Dallas; brother, Daniel, of Altamonte, Fla.; daughter, Stacey Evans, of Whitehall; son, Mark, of Orlando, Fla.; grandson, Jordan Janowski of Whitehall; his beloved dogs, Kelly and Terry. A Memorial Service to honor the life and legacy of Bill will be held in Dallas, Saturday, August 4, at 11 a.m. at Dallas Methodist Church. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or the SPCA.

away peacefully at home in Wyoming, Del., surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Don was born in Wilkes-Barre on July 28, 1929, son of the late Clarence and Erma Steinert. He was a graduate of GAR High School, class of 1947, and starred in football, basketball and baseball. Don enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed for 46 years and retired in 1995 with the Okonite Wire and Cable Company as a plant manager at the North Brunswick, N.J. location. Don is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, the former Joan Gyle, of Mountain Top. They have two sons, David and his wife, Jackie, of Somerset, Mass.; Gary and his wife, Kim, of Clayton, Del.; two grandchildren, Scott and Melissa, also of Clayton, Del.; step-grandchild, Robert; brother, Jeff Steinert, and his wife, Ann, of North Caroli-

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Jane L. Davis July 24, 2012 L. Davis, 87, of 933 Davis J ane Road, LeRaysville, Pa., passed

away, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Born April 7, 1925 in WilkesBarre, she was a daughter of the late Murray C. and Mary I. (Seitz) Davis. Her husband, Francis H. Davis, predeceased her in 2006. She graduated from Forty Fort High School in 1943. She was employed by Evans Pharmacy, Forty Fort, and Dr. Raymond Bennett, LeRaysville. She was a past Matron of the LeRaysville Chapter 498 Order of the Eastern Star and was also the former District Deputy of District 17 of the OES. Jane was a member of the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, where she was active in choir, a Sunday school teacher and a Neath Ladies Aid. She married Francis H. Davis on October 5, 1958. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Lynda and Alan Coates of LeRaysville, Pa.; Carol Davis of Liverpool, N.Y.; grandchildren, Brennan and Jolie Coates of LeRaysville, Pa. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings, Nellie Trethaway, Doris Anderson, Dorothy Davis, Ruth Myers, Richard Davis, William Davis, Murray Davis Jr. Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, Neath, Pa., with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Paul Blasko, officiating. The family will greet friends after the services on Sunday at the church. A private burial was held in Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., LeRaysville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, c/o Alan Coates, 359 Second St., LeRaysville, PA 18829, or to the Stevens Cemetery Association, c/o Shawn Russell, 288 Main St., LeRaysville, PA 18829.

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the Wilkes-Barre Barons basketball team, when they played at the Kingston Armory. Dottie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arnold H. Nachlis. She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Freedman, a resident of Albuquerque, N.M.; by her four children and grandchildren, as follows, Marvin (Gayle), Long Beach, Calif., and their children, Alex and Sara; Susan Liese (Roy), Coral Springs, Fla., and their children, Mikole Grindel (Ryan), Brett (Bethany) and Kylea, Lorie (Abby) San Francisco, Calif., and their children, Jeremy (Jennifer) and Emma, and Steven (Rhondi), Kingston, and their children, Billie Kenyon (Cory) and Scott. She was also a great-grandmother to Ellie and Teddy (children of Jeremy and Jenny), and Arwyn (child of Mikole and Ryan Grindel). Funeral services will be held, Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, with Rabbi Larry Kaplan and Cantor Ahron Abraham officiating. Interment will be in Temple Israel Cemetery, Swoyersville. Shiva will be observed at the home of Steven and Rhondi Nachlis, 236 Butler St., Kingston, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., and daily from next Sunday, July 29 through Tuesday, July 31 during the hours of 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be sent to the Morris and Helen Nachlis Memorial Fund for Children, c/o Jewish Family Service, 71 W. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Condolences may be sent by visiting Dottie’s obituary at www.rosenbergfuneralchapel.com.

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dent. Born on January 5, 1993, she was a daughter of William McCallick, Mountain Top, and Judy Habib Pribula and husband Tom, of Dorrance Township. Rebecca was a graduate of St. Jude School, and a 2011 honors graduate of Crestwood High School, where she participated in the Relay for Life, chorus, literary magazine and the St. Jude’s Youth Group. She was entering her sophomore year at King’s College, where she was a member of the Young Scholars Program and was a Dean’s List student. Rebecca was a member of the St. Mary’s Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Dorrance Township, and was a part-time employee at Wegmans. Rebecca was a ray of sunshine and will be greatly missed. Preceding her in death were her grandfathers, William McCallick, Sam Habib; and her great-uncle, Mickey Habib. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her sister, Claire McCallick, Dorrance Township; grand-

July 23, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes-Barre, July 21, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Morris Gershen and Lena Levine Gershen. The family lived in Pringle, where they had a neighborhood grocery store. When Dottie was 12, the family moved to New York. After high school, Dottie attended Hunter College and then worked as a laboratory technician at Sydenham Hospital in Harlem. At Sydenham, she had the opportunity to meet Eleanor Roosevelt and jazz greats such as Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole. On a visit to Wilkes-Barre, she went on a date with her future husband and love of her life, Arnold H. Nachlis. Arnold and Dottie began their married life in Kingston. Before beginning a family, she worked at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dottie was an active partner and co-worker with Arnold in the family business, Nachlis Furniture, Babyland and Kids Korner. Dottie was an active and giving member of her community. She was president of Temple Israel Sisterhood, Wilkes-Barre; president of the Council of Jewish Women, president of Queen Esther Hebrew Aid Society, president of the Jewish Welfare Agency and a life member of Hadassah. At the Jewish Community Center, she was the first woman to coach a boys basketball team. Dottie volunteered with Meals on Wheels, regularly drove cancer patients for their treatments to Danville, was actively involved in supporting the public schools, served on the Board of the Domestic Violence Service Center and answered calls on its hotline. She was involved in both the boys and girls scouting programs. After relocating to Florida, Dottie participated in a rigorous training and became a Guardian ad Litem, representing the interests of children involved in the juvenile court system. Dottie was a sports fan. For many years, she could be seen on Friday nights sitting in the bleachers, eating a Sugar Daddy, and supporting her Kingston Huskies. Dottie and Arnold were part-owners and fans of

John A. Curtis Jr., 24, of Tunkhannock, died on Monday, July 23, 2012. He is the son of John A. “Jack” and Donna J. (nee Benigni) Curtis. In addition to his parents, surviving him are brother, Alexander J. Curtis; his sister, Lauren P. Curtis; grandparents, Joan Curtis, John and Jean Benigni; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding John in death is grandson of the late William P. Curtis Sr. Relatives and friends are invited Friday at 10:45 a.m. in the Danjolell Memorial Home, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. in our Main Chapel. Interment private. Donations would be appreciated to the Caron Foundation, P.O. Box 150, Wernersville, PA 19565.

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Angela Kairo-Scibek sued the Wyoming Valley West School District in 2009. By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

SCRANTON – A federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a teacher who was suspended after she was falsely accused of assault by several special-education students. Angela Kairo-Scibek of Plymouth sued the Wyoming Valley West School District in 2009, alleging her rights to due process were violated when she was suspended without being given a hearing to address allegations Kairo-Scibek made by three students. Police charged Kairo-Scibek in December 2007 with several counts of assault and endangering the welfare of children. The charges were later dismissed after the students admitted they fabricated the allegations. She was reinstated as a teacher and given back pay. The district’s attorney, Robin Snyder of Scranton, filed a motion in November seeking to dismissthesuit,arguingthedistrictwasnotrequiredtoprovide Kairo-Scibek a pre-suspension hearing because the serious nature of the allegations required it take immediate action. U.S.DistrictJudgeEdwinKosik on Tuesday granted the motion, citing appellate court cases that said an employee can be suspended without first being provided a hearing if extraordinary circumstances exist. “Kairo-Scibek, a teacher, held a position of great public trust and high public visibility. Therefore the district had a significant interest in immediately suspending Kairo-Scibek once she was charged,” Kosik said.

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Cellphone record sought in hit-and-run case

Prosecutors want to know if Danielle Castrignano, 20, was talking or texting. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney Mamie Phillips said Wednesday a search warrant was served seeking cellphone records from Danielle Castrignano. Prosecutors are interested to know if Castrignano, 20, was talking on a cellphone or texting when she allegedly struck Corey Ryan, 20, as he crossed South River Street in Wilkes-Barre on June 15. Ryan, confined to a wheelchair, was with his girlfriend and friends when he was struck, city police said. Ryan, of Wilkes-Barre, died in Hospice Community Care in Dunmore on June 29. Phillips said Ryan recently moved to an apartment in Wilkes-

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Danielle Castrignano enters Wilkes-Barre Central Court on Wednesday morning with her attorney, Peter Moses.

Barre and was going to River Prosecutors have not ruled out Common Park to view the Sus- additional charges against Casquehanna River when he was trignano, of Kingston, despite struck. Castrignano waiving her right to

a preliminary hearing in WilkesBarre Central Court on Wednesday, Phillips said. Police charged Castrignano with accidents involving death, a third-degree felony, and summary counts of careless driving and reckless driving. Castrignano, through her attorney, Peter Moses, waived the felony charge and summary counts to county court. “We haven’t made any decision if any additional charges will be filed or if we will withdrawal and refile additional charges,” Phillips said. “At this point, we’re anticipating a (guilty) plea, but we can’t say for sure right now.” City police allege Castrignano drove away after she struck Ryan. She surrendered to authorities on June 16. Castrignano told police she believed she struck a shopping cart, according to the criminal complaint. Moses credited Castrignano’s surrender as a reason why her bail was modified from $10,000

straight to unsecured, permitting her release from jail. She is court ordered to report daily to the Day Reporting Center on unrelated probation violations. Moses said there have not been any negotiations if Castrignano will plead guilty. Prosecutors have until the formal arraignment scheduled on Oct. 5 to withdrawal the charges waived to county court. “We’re not going to make a commitment to what will happen,” Moses said about the possibility of Castrignano pleading guilty. “She has the opportunity to succeed and get on the right track. When we get into the court of common pleas, the DA office and the victim’s family will see that Danielle has done a lot of the right things and has accepted responsibility for what she had done.” Phillips and Moses said a conviction or guilty plea to the thirddegree felony carries a mandatory one- to two-year prison sentence.

Politically charged Pa. voter ID law challenged in court

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HARRISBURG — The first legal test for Pennsylvania’s tough new voter identification law began Wednesday, with state lawyers calling the measure a completely rational step, while opponents attacked it as an unnecessary, unjustified and partisan scheme that will deprive countless people of their right to vote. The law is the subject of a furious debate over voting rights as Pennsylvania is poised to play a key role in deciding the Nov. 6 presidential election. Republicans say if GOP candidate Mitt Romney wins Pennsylvania, then President Barack Obama, a Democrat, will lose the national election. Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson, who presided over a packed courtroom, must decide whether to block the law from taking effect in this year’s election as part of a wider challenge to its constitutionality. The original rationale in Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature for the law — to prevent election fraud — will play little role in the legal case since the

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and they apparently don’t have the required documents — a birth certificate, a Social Security card and two proofs of residency — necessary to get the most common kind, a state photo ID. Wilola Lee, 60, is unable to get a birth certificate from her birth state, Georgia, which apparently has no record. Viviette Applewhite, 93, who recalled marching with Martin Luther King Jr. in 1960, testified that she is unable to get a birth certificate and Social Security card with the same last name after being adopted early in life. And Ana Gonzalez, 63, who also was adopted early in life and came to the United States in 1957, has no Social Security card and doesn’t seem to have the identification necessary to get a birth certificate from Puerto Rico. Three others testified later to similar barriers. Deputy Attorney General Patrick Cawley contended that the state is taking pains to create new

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Department of Transportation. Simpson, a Republican, said he hoped to rule during the week of Aug. 13. His decision likely will be appealed to the state Supreme Court. The hearing will continue today and was expected to last a week. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice is looking at whether Pennsylvania’s law complies with federal laws.

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OTHER OPINION: CAR INSPECTIONS

Emissions testing needs an update

ACH YEAR IN Pennsylvania, somewhere in the neighborhood of 1 million vehicles have their emissions systems tested. Ninety-eight percent of them pass, according to the state Department of Transportation. Let’s assume those tests cost $40 – although the cost is likely slightly higher or lower depending on where an owner lives. That translates to about $39 million spent just to hear a mechanic say, “Yep, you’re good to go.” When the emissions testing program launched 15 years ago in 25 high-population Pennsylvania counties, there were more older, pollution-belching vehicles on the road. But today’s technology produces vehicles with low emissions or none at all, according to state Sen. John Wozniak. The testing program is outdated and needs to be scaled back, according to the Cambria County Democrat, who’s pushing a bill

that would eliminate the emissions testing requirement for vehicles less than 10 years old. This isn’t something the Legislature can or should rush into. Pennsylvania started its emissions program to meet federal Environmental Protection Agency air quality guidelines, and the EPA would need to sign off on any changes. But it is something that should be considered. The state Department of Environmental Protection and PennDOT are doing a study of the emissions inspection program, and a spokesman for Wozniak said the legislator is willing to work with the departments to find a good balance of frequency of testing, age of cars and emissions standards. If a balance can be found that does not erase clean air gains made since 1997 – which the EPA wouldn’t allow anyway – then lawmakers should make the changes. The York Dispatch

QUOTE OF THE DAY “He wants to change the view of Tonto, and he put his reputation and his career on the line.” Chris Eyre The Cheyenne and Arapaho filmmaker said actor Johnny Depp “deserves some credit” for accepting the role of Tonto in Disney’s still-under-production version of the “Lone Ranger.” The character, as portrayed in various TV and movie adaptations, traditionally has drawn fire for spreading Native American stereotypes.

OTHER OPINION: ELECTION 2012

Poverty should be campaign focus

OTS OF THINGS are Businesses sell more products, still very wrong with hire more people and pay more the U.S. economy, but wages. The middle class grows, this is one that should and the ranks of the impoverbe getting more attention: Cen- ished shrink. But in relative terms, busisus figures for 2011 are expected to show the poverty rate ness has had a much healthier jumping to its highest level bounce-back from the recession than the rest of the economy since the 1960s. Essentially, all the anti-pover- suggests. The Dow hit 13,000 ty public policy of the last 50 again in February (it closed at years – the war on poverty and 12,721 Monday), which, although not the expansion of the matching peak social safety net, the Essentially, all the housing-bubble massive private-sec- anti-poverty public levels, was a numtor gains spurred by Ronald Reagan in policy of the last 50 ber not seen in four years, and the 1980s and Bill years … has been Clinton in the 1990s rendered ineffective corporate profits – has been rendered by the meltdown of are soaring. And yet many ineffective by the middle-class fammeltdown of 2008 2008 and the slow ilies find themand the slow recov- recovery. selves plunged inery. to poverty. Why? The numbers will say the nation is at a 15.7 per- That’s the question the presicent poverty rate, an unaccept- dential candidates need to address. And they need to do it in ably high number. It matters. And it ought to be a way that measures up to the more directly discussed in the complexity of the problem. This election should be presidential campaign. So much of the debate be- about how American promise tween left and right about the and opportunity get rejuvenateconomy is focused on the mid- ed. Talking directly, and in condle class and on businesses. text, about the nation’s growing Both matter intensely to the poverty has to be an essential health of the economy, and the part of that discussion. best way to fight poverty is still Detroit Free Press by expanding opportunity. EDITORIAL BOARD

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A rush to such sanctions; all in the name of football? IGNORING THE most important fact – that they do nothing to aid the victims – NCAA sanctions against Penn State University spawned by the Jerry Sandusky tragedy are unfair not because they are too harsh. Considering the crime, they aren’t. They are unfair because they were too hasty. That’s not to say the NCAA didn’t wait; it did, until Sandusky was convicted and the damning Freeh Report had been public long enough to digest. Such a delay was the right thing to do. But why mete out so massive a penalty 11 days after the Freeh Report emerged? Sandusky was behind bars, Joe Paterno is dead and the other high-ranking PSU officials implicated by Freeh were out of the school’s picture. What was the rush? If the sanctions affected only those people responsible, the speed would not be an issue. But its ramifications go well beyond the elite tier of decision makers who failed to act – for a staggering 15 years – on the Sandusky problem. I’m not talking about the pigskin players, who – thanks to a four-year ban on postseason games – see opportunities dim from senior to incoming freshman. As proponents of the sanctions rightly note, they can transfer. If bowl bids matter more than their educations and their allegiance to PSU, goodbye; if not, thanks for showing commitment. Of course, their “commitment” could stem from signed apartment leases or other binding agreements on campus, purchased textbooks,

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Couple believes contempt can lead to horrific events

Consider the entrepreneur or employee dependent on the weekly throngs to Happy Valley and struggling to survive in a tepid economy – the B&B owner, the bartender, the COMMENTARY hotel housekeeper or, as profiled by reporter Andrew Seder in Tuesday’s edition of The Times Leader, the small bus company running carefully crafted course schedules they can’t trips to Penn State games. Attendance drops recreate elsewhere in the next few weeks or just enough to make the business unprofitable, scholarships they need and can’t get by transand the owner and employees are out of work. ferring. Is it really too far-fetched to envision a But as University of Scranton professor Harry Dammer, a faculty representative to the talented teen trapped in an impoverished NCAA, pointed out during an interview Tues- neighborhood and a fractured family losing his day, football is supposed to teach them to deal best shot at climbing from the morass because the NCAA cut the number of scholarships with adversity; so deal. Penn State can offer? Nor am I talking about students or season Alarmist? Sure, but the NCAA’s rush to ticket holders who find themselves likely to such sanctions seemingly without more carewatch a shadow of a lion prowl the field, fully measuring the potential consequences thanks to desertions and a scholarship prowas an alarmist response. The mobs were at gram shrunk by the NCAA. As Dammer also the gate; the need to look decisive apparently noted, those fans might be inconvenienced, trumped all. but their lives aren’t forever changed, unlike An extra few weeks, a partial imposition of the children Sandusky abused. sanctions with a warning more might come; I’m talking about the unintended consethese were off the table, as was a separate quences, the unforeseeable aftershocks, the investigation independent of the Freeh Report, people who could suffer substantially even if bypassed because the Penn State Board of they are utterly unconnected to the scandal. Trustees accepted the report as a fait accomThese sanctions will ripple far beyond the pli. PSU football’s once-hallowed halls. Why? Assume, for example, a top-shelf, highly Because the integrity of NCAA football had recruited player bolts, landing a starting position at another institution in desperate need of to be protected. In a bit of irony, the NCAA’s rush to judghis particular skills. He gets an express ticket to the starting lineup while someone who had ment could become an example of the “football trumps human compassion” mindset the that job lands on the bench, wondering why sanctions are designed to curb. his prospects died courtesy of men he didn’t know in a state he’s never been to doing something he had no inkling occurred. Mark Guydish can be reached at 829-71 6 1 or email mguydish@timesleader.com. Does he get to transfer as well?

olumbine. Virginia Tech. A Tucson shopping center. And, now, a packed Aurora, Colo., theater as men, women and children enjoy a summer movie! Like millions of Americans, we are shocked and saddened by yet another atrocity in a place where Americans assume they will be safe. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those innocent people whose lives were ended so abruptly and those wounded. Once again a shocked nation asks, “How can this happen?” We are impelled to say that Aesthetic Realism, the education founded by Eli Siegel, explains how and lays out how such wrenching events can be prevented. It shows that contempt, “the addition to self through the lessening of something else,” is in every person. Contempt is the cause of all injustice and every human cruelty. As husband and wife, parents and selves, we have seen that contempt can be so very

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ordinary – when, for instance, one spouse doesn’t listen to the other, or when we enjoy making fun of how a person looks or dresses. Carried far enough, contempt can lead to multiple murders on a Colorado night. Only when the way contempt works in each of us – from its everydayness to its extremes – is studied, understood and criticized will America be kind and safe.

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Add Cartwright to list of Democrats to reject

strongly agree with William Levinson’s letter, “ ‘Real’ Democrats should reject Obama and Casey” (July 21). He has identified a serious discrepancy in their rhetoric. I suggest he add another name to his list of Democrats to be rejected for their troublesome views: Matt Cartwright of Moosic. This is a man who announced his congressional candidacy with the self-description that he is a “Democrat’s Democrat.” Then, all through the primary, he voiced his admiration and support for both President Obama and U.S. Sen. Robert Casey. Vote for the person who is running against Cartwright and we will ensure real jobs for the real people of our area and district. Let’s send the message that crony capitalism is done and over. Don Morgantini Wright Township

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at upset sales typically advance to free-and-clear auctions, where liens and back taxes are forgiven and bids typically start at several hundred dollars. The next sale is Aug. 23. However, the law allows private sales of tax claim property between the upset and free-and-clear auctions if buyers are willing to submit a reasonable offer and accept responsibility for liens, Rodgers said. The court and all three taxing bodies must approve private sale purchases, he said. Rodgers said Nardone was the only buyer to express an interest in the Exeter Township island, known as “Miller’s Island,” which is actually a cluster of five islands totaling 3 acres. Nardone’s bid for $1,750 is expected to be accepted by taxing bodies so ownership may be transferred to Nardone in August, tax claim representatives say. Because of interest from multiple parties, Rodgers required sealed bids for “Mack’s Island” in Mocanaqua, a group of large, medium and small islands estimated to total 23.5 acres. One person dropped out, leaving a sporting club and Nardone, who presented the highest bid -- $15,000, officials said. About $3,300 in taxes were owed on the Mocanaqua island, which is assessed at $48,000. The assessment will drop to $4,800 if Nardone participates in the Clean and Green program for non-farm parcels more than 10 acres that will remain undeveloped. Back taxes also are $3,300 on the Exeter Township island, which is assessed at $45,100 with annual property taxes of about $870. An out-of-town relative of the Exeter Township island owner, the late Michael Degirolamo, said the taxes increased dramatically after the countywide reassessment, prompting the family to stop paying them and let it go to tax sale. A Realtor advised the family no one would buy the island, he said. The Mocanaqua island is owned by John Krostek, though property records are addressed to a New Jersey relative, Richard Krostek, who inherited the property and could not be reached for comment. Nardone said he may rename the islands after his children. He was never on the islands but plans to visit them soon. “I hope to do some fishing there someday,” he said. Private individuals or corporations own seven other islands within the 44mile Susquehanna River stretch in Luzerne County. The county owns Richard’s Island under the 109th Field Artillery (Carey Avenue) Bridge in Larksville and Plymouth. The remaining islands have no recorded owners and are not taxed or assessed, officials say. Owners of several other islands say they’re loaded with wildlife. Nardone doesn’t plan to seek government approval to erect any structures on his islands. “I’m going to keep them in their natural state,” he said.

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By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer

WASHINGTON — People are inventing so many new, legal ways to get high that lawmakers can’t seem to keep up. Over the past two years, the U.S. has seen a surge in the use of synthetic drugs made of legal chemicals that mimic the dangerous effects of cocaine, amphetamines and other illegal stimulants. The drugs are often sold at small, independent stores in misleading packaging that suggests common household items like bath salts, incense and plant food. But the substances inside are powerful, mind-altering drugs that have been linked to bizarre and violent behavior across the country. Law enforcement officials refer to the drugs collectively as “bath salts,” though they have nothing in common with the fragrant toiletries used to moisturize skin. President Barack Obama

signed a bill into law earlier this month that bans the sale, production and possession of more than two dozen of the most common bath salt drugs. But health professionals say that there are so many different varieties of the drugs that U.S. lawmakers are merely playing catch up. “The moment you start to regulate one of them, they’ll come out with a variant that sometimes is even more potent,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. There are no back alleys or crack houses in America’s latest drug epidemic. The problem involves potent substances that amateur chemists make, package and sell in stores under brands like “Ivory Wave,” “Vanilla Sky” and “Bliss” for as little as $15. Emergencies related to the drugs have surged: The American Association of Poison Control Centers received more than 6,100 calls about bath salt drugs in 2011 — up from just 304 the year before — and more than 1,700 calls in the first half of 2012. The problem for lawmakers is that it’s difficult to crack down on

the drugs. U.S. laws prohibit the sale or possession of all substances that mimic illegal drugs, but only if federal prosecutors can show that they are intended for human use. People who make bath salts and similar drugs work around this by printing “not for human consumption” on virtually every packet. Barbara Carreno, a spokeswoman for the Drug Enforcement Agency, said the intended use for bath salts is clear. “Everyone knows these are drugs to get high, including the sellers,” she said. Many states have banned some of the most common bath salts, which are typically sold by small businesses like convenience stores, tobacco shops and adult book stores. For instance, West Virginia legislators banned the bath salt drug MDPV last year, making it a misdemeanor to sell, buy or possess the synthetic drug. Conviction means up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Despite the bans, bath salts producers are constantly tweaking their recipes to come up with new drugs that aren’t covered by local laws.

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State Deputy Attorney General Tim Doherty, right, arrives on scene during a raid on the Exeter business Magikal Garden on Wednesday.

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Singh was arraigned Wednesday afternoon before U.S. District Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie. Pending the outcome of a pre-trial release hearing that will be scheduled within five days, Singh was remanded to the Lackawanna County Prison. Federal prosecutor Francis Sempa moved for detention of the defendant, who was represented by Ingrid Cronin, an assistant federal public defender. Law enforcement personnel removed several boxes from the scene and yellow crime scene tape was drapped around the property and the gas station was shut down around 10 a.m. Singh was arraigned with the assistance of an interpreter via a telephone hookup from California. The interpreter translated English to Punjabi, an IndoAryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region of northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. The interpreter could be heard through overhead speakers in the courtroom. Vanaskie said a preliminary hearing for Singh will be scheduled by either Chief Federal Magistrate Judge Thomas Blewitt or federal Magistrate Judge Malachy Mannion within 14 days. The judge noted that Singh is an illegal alien and he has applied for

asylum in the United States. Cronin said Singh had been living with his employer, who was not identified. Cronin said her client has nowhere to stay at this time. “These are very serious charges,” Vanaskie told the defendant as he read him his rights. Vanaskie said he reviewed a financial affidavit and was satisfied that Singh met the eligibility requirements for appointment of counsel. Cronin said she will serve as Singh’s counsel. Vanaskie said Blewitt issued an affidavit of probable cause that itemized several transactions of the controlled substance “spice” at the gas station. Neither Sempa nor Cronin commented on the raid at Magikal Garden. Congress in June added 26 syn-

thetic substances to the federal Controlled Substance Act, listing bath salts and synthetic marijuana as Schedule I substances, those with a high potential for abuse that have no medical use in treatment. Cocaine and heroin are classified as Schedule I substances. The measure doubled the length of time the DEA can temporarily ban other synthetic substances from 18 to 36 months, and created a new definition for cannabis agents addressing ingredients used to manufacture bath salts and synthetic marijuana. Penalties for a first offense for delivery of or intent to deliver synthetic drugs are up to five years in prison and a $15,000 fine. Possession penalties are up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.

a black truck that was parked in a driveway and questioned its owner. The truck and owner were ruled out. While the search continues for the driver and vehicle, police believe another driver may have witnessed the fatal hit-and-run, city spokesperson Drew McLaughlin stated in an email. McLaughlin said the second vehicle was traveling behind the vehicle that struck McCallick and briefly stopped at the scene

before driving away prior to police arriving. Anyone with information about the fatal hit-and-run and drivers of the two vehicles is asked to call Wilkes-Barre police at 208-4201. Police said they reviewed video from surveillance cameras from the Hawkeye Security System and businesses along Hazle Avenue in an attempt to identity the make and model of the pickup. McCallick, originally from

Dorrance Township, was living with her boyfriend, John Schenck, 23, at 119 Hazle Ave. for several months. She graduated from Crestwood High School in 2011. In the Fairmount Township crash, state police said Gibbons was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Charles Young III, 23, of Dallas. Young was traveling south on Route 487 and crossed into oncoming traffic colliding with a

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Name: Dr. Stanley Dudrick Age: 77 Family: Married to former Theresa M. Keen, the couple has six Continued from Page 1A children and 16 grandchildren be just like them. Resides: In Dallas Township, “They saved my mother’s born and raised in Nanticoke life,” Dudrick said. “I said I Education: A 1953 graduate of wanted to be like these peo- Nanticoke High School, he earned a degree in biology from ple.” Franklin and Marshall College in 1957 and his M.D. from the UniPassionate physician versity of Pennsylvania in 1961. And so at age 6, he was set on Career: Worked as chief of surhis career path. By 1961, after gery at the VA Hospital in Philagraduating from Franklin and delphia before becoming the Marshall College with a biolo- first professor of surgery at the University of Texas at Houston gy degree, he was enrolled at Medical School. In 1994 he acUniversity of Pennsylvania’s cepted a job at Yale University in medical school. New Haven, Conn. and serves as After internships and resi- chair of the department of surdency he became chief of surgery at Saint Mary’s Hospital in gery at the Veterans Adminis- Waterbury, Conn. This year he was hired as medical director of tration Hospital in Philadel- the Physician Assistant program phia and in 1972 he moved to and recipient of the first enTexas to become the first pro- dowed chair at Misericordia fessor of surgery at the newly University. established University of Texas Claim to fame: Many, but most at Houston Medical School. He notably he is credited with a new technique called Total Parenteral worked there until 1994 before Nutrition used to feed nutrients heading back east to work at to the ill who could not eat.

Yale. He always wanted to come back and work in the Wyoming Valley and made sure he visited at least twice a year, typically Christmas and summer. His wife, Theresa M. Keen, a Pittston native he met while the two worked at Skytop Lodge in the Poconos during their college summers, was a 1955 Misericordia graduate. Through conversations with the school and its president, Michael A. MacDowell, Dudrick was able to help develop the school’s physician assistant program, and he will come on board full time this fall when the first class enters. Finally, his dream of working and living in Luzerne County will be realized.

Desire to keep helping As for retiring, something some accomplished 77-yearolds might consider, Dudrick said it’s not for him. “I’m in the twilight of my career and the twilight of my life, and I’m trying to be as useful as I can for as long as I can,” Dudrick said. Before he started the latest chapter of his life at Misericordia, he was in Poland in May and learned that a 28-bed hospital that opened this year in the town of Skawina, just south of Krakow, was named in his honor. While there to lecture and participate in the annual meeting of the Polish Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, he was asked to visit a new hospital that was constructed by two Polish doctors he knew. The hospital is located in an area where all four of his grandparents were born and raised before emigrating to America. At a surprise unveiling of a bronze plaque at the hospital on May 24, Dudrick learned of the new Stanley Dudrick’s Memorial Hospital. “It was a very emotional experience for me,” Dudrick said. “I don’t feel I deserve it and I would have never expected it.”

vehicle operated by Ian Stanley, 69, of Alberton, South Africa, early Tuesday night. Stanley was traveling north at the time of the crash. Gibbons was pronounced dead at the scene. Young and a 17-year-old male from Dallas, a passenger in his vehicle, Stanley and Valerie Stanley, 65, of Alberton, South Africa, were transported to area hospitals, state police said. Autopsies were conducted on

Dudrick, who first visited Poland in 2003, has been a consultant and member of the Polish Journal of Surgery’s editorial board for almost 10 years and has contributed several scientific papers for publication in the journal. Dudrick said he didn’t ask for the hospital honor and was told the name was chosen because the two Polish doctors were inspired by his research. “Coupled with the fact I had Polish roots and my family was from that region, it all came together,” Dudrick said. “It was an act of respect and gratitude.” Dudrick said it’s nice to be recognized for his work, most notably his pioneering research while at the University of Pennsylvania in development of the specialized central venous feeding technique known as intravenous hyperalimentation or total parenteral nutrition, which allows those who cannot eat to be fed through a tube that bypasses the intestines. Medical breakthrough Along with open-heart surgery and organ transplantation, his breakthrough has been called one of the three most important advancements in surgery during the past century. “The number one love of my life was to be the best surgeon I could possibly be,” he said. “Being the best husband is second.” And it’s a fact he told his wife while proposing to her. “I told her if she could live with that, would you marry me?” The reply from the English major who would go on to bear his six children was: “Quo Vadis,” or “where are you going?” with the implication she would follow. “Never once in 54 years has she interfered with me being the best doctor I could possibly be,” Dudrick said.

McCallick and Gibbons at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Wednesday. Forensic pathologist Dr. Gary Ross determined the two women died from multiple traumatic injuries due to motor-vehicle accidents. The manner of death for McCallick is pending the ongoing investigation by WilkesBarre police, Luzerne County Acting Coroner William Lisman said.

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Nittany Lions players uniting

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Philly dynasty? Now they are really dreaming

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Penn State senior running back Michael Zordich, left foreground, and senior linebacker Michael Mauti, right foreground, give a statement in support of their team, as other players look on, Wednesday in State College.

Coaches from competing Multiyear ‘death penalty’ schools appear on campus was floated by NCAA By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

INSIDE: Sanctions lead to O’Brien extension, Notebook, Page 5B

CHICAGO – It took just two days for the recruiting war to reach Penn State’s campus. On Monday, the NCAA leveled the Nittany Lions with sanctions and ruled that players could transfer without penalty. Some 50 hours later, coaches from opposing programs began arriving in State College, looking to recruit from the Lions roster. Meanwhile, a group of roughly 30 Penn State players launched a counteroffensive on Wednesday morning,

breaking a two-day silence to say they would remain committed to the Lions. Seniors Michael Mauti and Mike Zordich – both sons of former Penn State lettermen – spoke for a group of predominately upperclassmen, delivering brief, off-the-cuff speeches on the team’s outdoor practice field.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Hamels is the richest Phillie ever

Left-hander stays with organization signing $144M, 6-year deal, second biggest ever for MLB pitcher. By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer

PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels knew the moment he walked off the mound to a standing ovation after allowing five runs in his last start that he was staying with the Philadelphia Phillies. “Words can’t really describe the emotions that you get, and the way the fans were standing and cheering, that was ultimately the deciding point to be here,” Hamels said. He had 144 million Hamels other reasons to stay, too. Hamels on Wednesday signed a sixyear contract worth an average of $24 million per season that prevents the 2008 World Series MVP from becoming a free agent in November. The deal includes a club vesting option for 2019 and a limited no-trade provision. The contract is the largest signed by a Philadelphia athlete and second-highest for a pitcher behind the $161million, seven-year deal the New York Yankees gave CC Sabathia in December 2008. “It was long and laborious,” general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said about negotiations, which started last May. “We finally got to the finish line. (Six years) is unprecedented for the Phillies, but we See HAMELS, Page 6B

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By MICHAEL RUBINKAM and MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press

was hit Monday with a $60 million fine, a four-year bowl game ban, reduced football scholarships and the forfeiture of 112 wins. The school trustees met on the subject at a State College hotel Wednesday, and afterward issued a statement calling the NCAA punishment “unfortunate” but better than the alternative — the so-called “death penalty.” Reporters were barred from the conference room where they met, and trust-

Penn State faced the threat of a fouryear ban on playing football before the NCAA imposed sanctions this week over the school’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, a university spokesman said Wednesday. David La Torre said the potential for the multiyear “death penalty” was floated during discussions between Penn State President Rodney Erickson and NCAA officials before Penn State See FLOATED, Page 5B

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Local canoeist on quest Drums native is partaking in second Summer Games and hopes to improve on previous finish. By JOE BARESS For The Times Leader

In 2008, a local athlete from Drums competed in the Beijing Olympics and represented the United States. This year, canoeist Casey Eichfeld will travel to London after qualifying for his second straight Olympic Games. Eichfeld competed in Beijing Olympics at the age of 18. “My first Olympics was like a dream,” Eichfeld said. “I had trained and raced from a young age with the Olympics in mind and to finally reach my first Olympics was incredible.” Despite his accomplishment, Eichfeld thought he could have raced better in Beijing. “Honestly, I was a little disappointed See CANOEIST, Page 3B

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Casey Eichfeld, from Drums, enters the London Olympics with more experience from the Beijing games in 2008.

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Greater Pittston’s season ended by Towanda Towanda scored four in the bottom of the eighth to nab come-from-behind victory. By By CHRIS NAGY For The Times Leader

SCRANTON — Greater Pittston manager Drew Whyte knew after the first game of the tournament his defense might be what was standing between his squad and a trip to states. Wednesday afternoon, Whyte was

proven right as his defense let him down TOWANDA and Greater Pittston lost to Towanda 9-7 at Connell Park. The loss eliminated GP GREATER from the Region 5 PITTSTON playoffs. “We started off the tournament playing shaky defense and then we ended the tournament playing shaky defense,” said Whyte. GP jumped out to a 3-0 lead on an RBI single by Kody Nowicki and a two-

run double by Randy McDermott. But the defense left Towanda back in the game in the fourth. Two errors led to two unearned and one earned run as Towanda tied it up at 3-3.Until then Towanda did not have an answer for Dylan Maloney who had eight strike outs in the first three innings. Towanda then got a two-run double by Austin Markle in the fifth inning to take the lead. GP would not go away. See LEGION, Page 5B

hen will they learn? The Philadelphia Eagles have to know by now their fans don’t want to hear about plans for big dreams. They want to see them come true. It may turn out to be spot on that the Eagles really are on the verge of a dynasty, as Michael Vick alluded last week. And it’s admirable if the Eagles quarterback truly believes that. But based on all the hot air that evaporated on the Eagles last year, you’d think their approach would sound a little more humble this time around. Not Vick. The multi-talented quarterback capable of demoralizing defenses with his legs as well as his arm passed on a chance to downplay Philadelphia’s prospects this season. After noting his team re-signed talented young stars such as running back LeSean McCoy and wide receiver/punt returner DeSean Jackson, and comparing Philadelphia’s talent level to other NFC East teams, Vick predicted the Eagles are on the verge of a dynasty. “That’s just me speaking out in confidence,” Vick said upon arriving at Lehigh University in Bethlehem for Eagles training camp this week. “As a quarterback, that’s just how I feel.” They can feel the laughter from Lehigh Valley to the Wyoming Valley. Because such bragging could send a team tumbling into a basin. That’s what happened to the Eagles last summer, after their headturning offseason free agent frenzy provoked former backup quarterback Vince Young to proclaim he joined “A dream team.” From there, the Eagles turned into a nightmare. They finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs. That doesn’t seem like much of a dream team, or a dynasty. Maybe the Eagles should just worry about turning around their own destiny before elevating their goals to such dramatic heights. “There are no excuses for last year,” said Eagles coach Andy Reid, whose team failed to develop chemistry during a lockout-shortened preseason of 2011. “Everyone was dealt the same cards.” Yet, the Eagles still believe they’re playing with a royal flush. “You’ve got to aim and shoot for the stars,” Vick said. “And if you miss, at least you’ll be amongst them.” Right now, the Eagles are amongst the teams trying to rebound from missing the 2011 postseason. They haven’t won a Super Bowl in their history and haven’t been to the NFC championship game since 2009 when Donovan McNabb was still quarterback. A team from their own division, the New York Giants, won two Super Bowls during that span. That looks more like a team on the verge of a reign at the top of the NFL. The Eagles aren’t exactly at rock bottom. They have a dynamic offense and a defense that should improve with some solid draft choices and recent acquisition such as former Penn State defensive lineman Ollie Ogbu, who arrived in training camp Wednesday with the rest of the Eagles veterans. “We’re very fired up to be back,” Reid said. “When you set the Super Bowl as your goal, the expectations aren’t any higher. That’s what we do. Coming in, expectations are high.” They always are for the Eagles. But nobody needs to hear about them. We need to see some fulfillment. Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader sports columnist. You may reach him at 970-7109 or email him at psokoloski@timesleader.com.

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R FRIDAY, JULY 27 LITTLE LEAGUE STATE JUNIOR BASEBALL (at Cranberry Area Little League) Northwest vs. Lower Gwynedd, 10 a.m. STATE 10-11 SOFTBALL (at McLane Little League, Edinboro) Nanticoke vs. Avon Grove, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Junior Regional Tournament Nanticoke at Freemansburg Tournament Swoyersville at Kutztown Tournament LITTLE LEAGUE STATE JUNIOR BASEBALL (at Cranberry Area Little League) Northwest vs. Pen Mar, 5:30 p.m. EAST REGION 9-10 SOFTBALL (at Old Forge Little League) Bob Horlacher vs. New City/Suffern/Congers, N.Y., 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Junior Regional Tournament Nanticoke at Freemansburg Tournament Swoyersville at Kutztown Tournament LITTLE LEAGUE EAST REGION 9-10 SOFTBALL (at Old Forge Little League) Bob Horlacher vs. Maryland champ, 8 p.m.

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GOLF 9:30 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Lyoness Open, second round, at Atzenbrugg, Austria (same-day tape) Noon ESPN2 — The Senior British Open Championship, first round, at Ayrshire, Scotland 12:30 p.m. TGC — Web.com Tour, Children’s Hospital Invitational, first round, at Columbus, Ohio 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Canadian Open, first round, at Ancaster, Ontario 6:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Evian Masters, first round, at Evianles-Bains, France (same-day tape)

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

12:30 p.m. MLB — Tampa Bay at Baltimore SNY – N.Y. Mets at Washington 8 p.m. MLB — Washington at Milwaukee ROOT – Pittsburgh at Houston 9:30 p.m. SNY – N.Y. Mets at Arizona 10 p.m. YES – N.Y. Yankees at Oakland

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

7 p.m. SE2, WYLN – Norfolk at Lehigh Valley

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6:30 a.m. TELEMUNDO — Men’s soccer, Mexico vs. South Korea, at Newcastle, England; Honduras vs. Morocco, at Glasgow, Scotland; Brazil vs. Egypt, at Cardiff, Wales; United Arab Emirates vs. Uruguay, at Manchester, England 7 a.m. NBCSN — Men’s soccer, LIVE: Honduras vs. Morocco, at Glasgow, Scotland; Mexico vs. South Korea, at Newcastle, England; United Arab Emirates vs. Uruguay, at Manchester, England; Britain vs. Senegal, at Manchester, England; SAME-DAY TAPE: Belarus vs. New Zealand, at Coventry, England NBC SOCCER — Men’s, LIVE: Honduras vs. Morocco, at Glasgow, Scotland; Mexico vs. South Korea, at Newcastle, England; United Arab Emirates vs. Uruguay, at Manchester, England; Britain vs. Senegal, at Manchester, England; SAME-DAY TAPE: Spain vs. Japan, at Glasgow, Scotland; Gabon vs. Switzerland, at Newcastle, England; Brazil vs. Egypt, at Cardiff, Wales; Belarus vs. New Zealand, at Coventry, England 9:30 a.m. MSNBC — Men’s soccer, Spain vs. Japan, at Glasgow, Scotland; Gabon vs. Switzerland, at Newcastle, England; Brazil vs. Egypt, at Cardiff, Wales

G O L F Lyoness Open Wednesday At Diamond Country Club Atzenbrugg, Austria Purse: $1.21 million Yardage: 7,386; Par: 72 (36-36) Play was suspended by rain and darkness Partial First Round Pablo Larrazabal, Spain ..........................34-30—64 Alastair Forsyth, Scotland........................33-35—68 Oliver Wilson, England.............................36-32—68 Niclas Fasth, Sweden ..............................35-34—69 stephen Dodd, Wales...............................34-36—70 Joakim Haeggman, Sweden ...................35-35—70 Gregory Bourdy, France ..........................36-34—70 Shane Lowry, Ireland................................34-36—70 Joel Sjoholm, Sweden .............................36-34—70 Peter Hedblom, Sweden..........................36-34—70 Rikard Karlberg, Sweden ........................34-36—70 Christoph Pfau, Austria ............................35-36—71 Lorenzo Gagli, Italy ..................................36-35—71 Chris Wood, England ...............................36-35—71 Sam Little, England...................................37-34—71 Alessandro Tadini, Italy............................37-34—71 Steven O’Hara, Scotland .........................34-37—71 Damien McGrane, Ireland........................35-36—71 Also Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Russia ...................38-37—75 Jason Knutzon, United States.................37-39—76 Leaderboard Pablo Larrazabal, Spain........................-8through18 Thorbjorn Olesen, Denmark.................-7through14 Thomas Levet, France ..........................-6through14 Wil Besseling, Netherlands ..................-6through13 Anthony Wall, England..........................-5through13 Alastair Forsyth, Scotland.....................-4through18 Oliver Wilson, England..........................-4through18 Emiliano Grillo, Argentina .....................-4through13 Felipe Aguilar, Chile ..............................-4through12

S O C C E R Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE ...................................... W L T Pts GF GA New York..................... 11 5 5 38 37 29 Sporting Kansas City . 11 6 4 37 26 19 Houston ....................... 9 5 7 34 31 25 D.C............................... 10 7 3 33 34 27 Chicago ....................... 9 7 4 31 22 22 Columbus.................... 7 7 4 25 18 19 Montreal ...................... 7 13 3 24 30 42 New England .............. 6 9 5 23 25 25 Philadelphia ................ 6 10 2 20 20 21 Toronto FC.................. 5 11 4 19 24 36 WESTERN CONFERENCE ...................................... W L T Pts GF GA San Jose...................... 13 5 4 43 44 27 Real Salt Lake ............ 12 7 3 39 33 26 Vancouver ................... 9 6 7 34 25 26 Seattle.......................... 8 5 7 31 25 21 Los Angeles ................ 9 10 3 30 38 35 Chivas USA ................ 6 8 5 23 13 21 Colorado...................... 7 13 1 22 27 30 FC Dallas .................... 5 10 7 22 25 30 Portland ....................... 5 11 4 19 19 35 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Wednesday's Games Chelsea at MLS All-Stars, 8:30 p.m. Friday's Games Vancouver at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m. Saturday's Games Houston at Toronto FC, 4:30 p.m. New York at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at FC Dallas, 8 p.m. Columbus at Sporting Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. Seattle FC at Colorado, 9 p.m. Chicago at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Chivas USA at Portland, 11 p.m. Sunday's Games New England at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 New York at Houston, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 Philadelphia at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Sporting Kansas City at New England, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. Toronto FC at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Colorado, 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 FC Dallas at Portland, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Seattle FC, 9 p.m.

B O X I N G Fight Schedule July 27 At Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. (ESPN2), Hank Lundy vs. Raymundo Beltran, 10, lightweights. July 28 At HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif. (SHO), Robert Guerrero vs. Selcuk Aydin, 12, for the interim WBC welterweight title;Shawn Porter vs. Alfonso Gomez, 12, for the vacant NABO welterweight title. Aug. 3 At Texas Station, Las Vegas (ESPN2), Mercito Gesta vs. Ty Barnett, 10, lightweights;Mickey Bey vs. Rob Frankel, 10, lightweights.

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American League BOSTON RED SOX — Assigned RHP Jose De La Torre to Pawtucket (IL). CLEVELAND INDIANS — Transferred 3B Lonnie Chisenhall to the 60-day DL. Designated OF Aaron Cunningham for assignment. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Named Jim Brower pitching coach for Surprise (Arizona Fall League). MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with C Brian Compton on a minor league contract. NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed 3B Alex Rodriguez on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Ramiro Pena from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Transferred INF Eduardo Nunez from Tampa (FSL) to Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre. SEATTLE MARINERS — Recalled OF Trayvon Robinson from Tacoma (PCL). TAMPA BAY RAYS — Designated OF/DH Hideki Matsui for assignment. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with RHP Scott Copeland on a minor league contract. National League MIAMI MARLINS — Traded 3B Hanley Ramirez and LHP Randy Choate to the L.A. Dodgers for RHP Nathan Eovaldi and RHP Scott McGough. NEW YORK METS — Optioned C Mike Nickeas to Buffalo (IL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with LHP Cole Hamels on a six-year contract through 2018. Assigned OF Jason Pridie outright to Lehigh Valley (IL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Promoted RHP Logan Kensing from Altoona (EL) to Indianapolis (IL) and LHP Jhonathan Ramos from Bradenton (FSL) to Altoona.

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National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS — Signed C Bernard James. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Signed G Alexey Shved. NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed G Ronnie Brewer. UTAH JAZZ — Agreed to terms with G Randy Foye.

FOOTBALL

National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed G Blake DeChristopher on the waived-injured list. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed DE Sean Ferguson. Released DE Lionel Dotson. CHICAGO BEARS — Placed WR Johnny Knox on the physically-unable-to-perform list. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed DT Brandon Thompson. DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed G Mackenzy Bernadeau, WR Danny Coale, CB Mike Jenkins, S Matt Johnson and C/G Kevin Kowalski on the physicallyunable-to-perform list. DETROIT LIONS — Released OT Johnny Culbreath. Signed OT Jonathan Scott. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed G Greg Van Roten. Released G Grant Cook and S Charlie Peprah. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed CB Josh Robinson. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DL Tim Bulman and TE Visanthe Shiancoe. Released RB Joseph Addai. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Agreed to terms with TE Derek Schouman. Signed WR Marques Clark. Waived WR Kevin Hardy. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed P Mat McBriar to a one-year contract. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed S Damon Cromartie-Smith, NT Casey Hampton, LB James Harrison, RB Rashard Mendenhall, OT Max Starks and LB Jason Worilds on the physically-unable-toperform list. TENNESSEE TITANS — Waived OL Chandler Burden. Placed WR Kenny Britt and S Markelle Martin on the physically-unable-to-perform list.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Entered into a one-year affiliation agreement with South Carolina (ECHL). NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Agreed to terms with D Nathan McIver on a one-year, two-way contract. OTTAWA SENATORS — Re-signed F Stephane Da Costa to a one-year, two-way contract. American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Signed assistant coach Jim Paek to a one-year contract extension. SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Signed F Justin Vaive and F Josh Birkholz to one-year contracts. ECHL BAKERSFIELD CONDORS — Named Brian Schmidt equipment manager.

SOCCER

Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS — Re-signed G Matt Pickens to a multiyear contract.

TENNIS

USTA — Named F. Skip Gilbert managing director, professional tennis operations and U.S. Open tournament manager.

COLLEGE

JACKSONVILLE STATE — Named Brandon Romans assistant baseball coach. MINNESOTA — Named Mike Ellis senior associate athletics director for administration. PENNSYLVANIA — Named Ryan Klipstein men’s assistant lacrosse coach. RADFORD — Named Lindsay Walter director of women’s basketball operations. TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO — Promoted KC Cowgill to women’s assistant basketball coach. Named Deidra Johnson women’s assistant basketball coach. TEXAS TECH — Named Russell Raley volunteer assistant baseball coach. UNC GREENSBORO — Named Sarah Sargent women’s golf coach.

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NASCAR 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule, standings Feb. 25 — DRIVE4COPD 300, Daytona Beach, Fla. (James Buescher) March 3 — Bashas’ Supermarkets 200, Avondale, Ariz. (Elliott Sadler) March 10 — Sam’s Town 300, Las Vegas (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.) March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day 300, Bristol, Tenn. (Elliott Sadler) March 24 — Royal Purple 300, Fontana, Calif. (Joey Logano) April 13 — O’Reilly Auto Parts 300, Fort Worth, Texas (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.) April 27 — Richmond 250, Richmond, Va. (Kurt Busch) May 5 — Aaron’s 312, Talladega, Ala. (Joey Logano) May 11 — Darlington 200, Darlington, S.C. (Joey Logano) May 20 — Iowa Spring 250, Newton, Iowa (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.) May 26 — History 300, Concord, N.C. (Brad Keselowski) June 2 — 5-hour Energy 200, Dover, Del. (Joey Logano) June 16 — Alliance Auto Parts 250, Brooklyn, Mich. (Joey Logano) June 23 — Road America 200, Elkhart Lake, Wis. (Nelson Piquet Jr.) June 29 — Feed the Children 300, Sparta, Ky. (Austin Dillon) July 6 — Subway Jalapeno 250, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Kurt Busch) July 14 — F.W. Webb 200, Loudon, N.H. (Brad Keselowski) July 22 — STP 300, Joliet, Ill. (Elliott Sadler) July 28 — Indy 250, Indianapolis Aug. 4 — U.S. Cellular 250, Newton, Iowa Aug. 11 — Zippo 200 at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 18 — NAPA Auto Parts 200, Montreal Aug. 24 — Food City 250, Bristol, Tenn. Sept. 1 — Atlanta 300, Hampton, Ga. Sept. 7 — Virginia 529 College Savings 250, Richmond, Va. Sept. 15 — Dollar General 300, Joliet, Ill. Sept. 22 — Kentucky 300, Sparta, Ky. Sept. 29 — Dover 200, Del. Oct. 12 — Dollar General 300, Concord, N.C. Oct. 20 — Kansas Lottery 300, Kansas City, Kan. Nov. 3 — O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 10 — Wypall 200, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 17 — Ford 300, Homestead, Fla. Driver Standings 1. Elliott Sadler, 675. 2. Austin Dillon, 664. 3. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 656. 4. Sam Hornish Jr., 633. 5. Justin Allgaier, 597. 6. Michael Annett, 569. 7. Cole Whitt, 550. 8. Mike Bliss, 491. 9. Danica Patrick, 443. 10. Brian Scott, 430. 11. Joe Nemechek, 421. 12. Tayler Malsam, 412. 13. Jason Bowles, 391. 14. Mike Wallace, 386. 15. Jeremy Clements, 384. 16. Erik Darnell, 308. 17. Timmy Hill, 272. 18. Johanna Long, 270. 19. Eric McClure, 251. 20. T.J. Bell, 241.

H O C K E Y NHL Calendar July 20-Aug. 4 — Salary arbitration hearings held. Aug. 6 — Deadline for salary arbitration decisions to be rendered. Sept. 15 — Expiration date of Collective Bargaining Agreement. Sept. 19 — NHL preseason schedule begins. Oct. 11 — NHL regular season begins.

F O O T B A L L NFL Calendar Aug. 4-5 — Hall of Fame inductions;Hall of Fame game, Canton, Ohio. Aug. 9-13 — Preseason openers. Sept. 5 — Regular-season opener. Sept. 9-10 — First full regular-season weekend.

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B A S E B A L L International League North Division W L Pawtucket (Red Sox) .............. 59 47 Yankees ................................... 58 47 Lehigh Valley (Phillies) ........... 56 49 Rochester (Twins) ................... 52 53 Buffalo (Mets)........................... 51 54 Syracuse (Nationals)............... 48 56 South Division W L Charlotte (White Sox) ............. 61 45 Norfolk (Orioles) ...................... 54 52 Durham (Rays)......................... 50 56 Gwinnett (Braves) ................... 47 59 West Division W L Indianapolis (Pirates) ............. 65 41 Columbus (Indians)................ 55 50 Toledo (Tigers)....................... 42 63 Louisville (Reds) .................... 40 66 Wednesday's Games Pawtucket 4, Indianapolis 2 Toledo 5, Columbus 3, 1st game Durham 16, Gwinnett 8 Norfolk 3, Lehigh Valley 2 Rochester 5, Syracuse 3 Louisville 5, Buffalo 4 Charlotte 4, Yankees 3, 11 innings Toledo at Columbus, late Thursday's Games Syracuse at Rochester, 11:05 a.m. Toledo at Columbus, 7:05 p.m. Durham at Gwinnett, 7:05 p.m. Buffalo at Louisville, 7:05 p.m. Norfolk at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Pawtucket at Indianapolis, 7:05 p.m. Yankees at Charlotte, 7:15 p.m. Friday's Games Toledo at Columbus, 7:05 p.m. Durham at Gwinnett, 7:05 p.m. Buffalo at Louisville, 7:05 p.m. Norfolk at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Syracuse at Rochester, 7:05 p.m. Yankees at Charlotte, 7:15 p.m. Pawtucket at Indianapolis, 7:15 p.m.

Pct. GB .557 — 1 .552 ⁄2 .533 21⁄2 .495 61⁄2 .486 71⁄2 .462 10 Pct. GB .575 — .509 7 .472 11 .443 14 Pct. GB .613 — .524 91⁄2 .400 221⁄2 .377 25

Eastern League

Eastern Division W L Pct. GB Trenton (Yankees)................... 60 43 .583 — New Britain (Twins) ................. 58 46 .558 21⁄2 Reading (Phillies) .................... 52 51 .505 8 Binghamton (Mets).................. 48 55 .466 12 Portland (Red Sox).................. 47 58 .448 14 New Hampshire (Blue Jays)... 41 64 .390 20 Western Division W L Pct. GB Akron (Indians) ....................... 62 41 .602 — Bowie (Orioles)....................... 53 50 .515 9 Richmond (Giants) ................. 53 52 .505 10 Altoona (Pirates)..................... 51 52 .495 11 Harrisburg (Nationals) ........... 51 53 .490 111⁄2 Erie (Tigers) ............................ 46 57 .447 16 Wednesday's Games New Hampshire 8, Harrisburg 3 New Britain 11, Binghamton 2 Trenton 4, Portland 2 Bowie 4, Richmond 0 Reading 6, Altoona 1 Erie at Akron, late Today's Games Portland at Binghamton, 6:35 p.m. New Hampshire at Altoona, 7 p.m. Bowie at Akron, 7:05 p.m. Richmond at Erie, 7:05 p.m. Harrisburg at Trenton, 7:05 p.m. New Britain at Reading, 7:05 p.m. Friday's Games Harrisburg at Trenton, 6:05 p.m., 1st game New Hampshire at Altoona, 7 p.m. Bowie at Akron, 7:05 p.m. Portland at Binghamton, 7:05 p.m. Richmond at Erie, 7:05 p.m. New Britain at Reading, 7:05 p.m. Harrisburg at Trenton, 8:35 p.m., 2nd game

New York - Penn League

McNamara Division W L Pct. Hudson Valley (Rays) ............. 23 13 .639 Brooklyn (Mets) ....................... 22 15 .595 Staten Island (Yankees).......... 15 22 .405 Aberdeen (Orioles).................. 14 23 .378 Pinckney Division W L Pct. Auburn (Nationals) ................. 22 14 .611 State College (Pirates)........... 21 16 .568 Batavia (Cardinals)................. 19 17 .528 Mahoning Valley (Indians) .... 19 18 .514 Jamestown (Marlins) ............. 18 19 .486 Williamsport (Phillies) ............ 12 25 .324 Stedler Division W L Pct. Tri-City (Astros) ...................... 26 10 .722 Vermont (Athletics) ................ 18 19 .486 Connecticut (Tigers) .............. 16 21 .432 Lowell (Red Sox).................... 12 25 .324 Wednesday's Games Aberdeen 8, Jamestown 1 Brooklyn 3, Batavia 2 Staten Island 8, Mahoning Valley 2 State College 2, Connecticut 0 Auburn 8, Vermont 7, 10 innings Lowell 3, Williamsport 1 Tri-City at Hudson Valley, late Today's Games Brooklyn at Batavia, 11:05 a.m. Staten Island at Mahoning Valley, 7:05 p.m. Jamestown at Aberdeen, 7:05 p.m. State College at Connecticut, 7:05 p.m. Williamsport at Lowell, 7:05 p.m. Vermont at Auburn, 7:05 p.m. Tri-City at Hudson Valley, 7:05 p.m. Friday's Games Brooklyn at Batavia, 7:05 p.m. Jamestown at Aberdeen, 7:05 p.m. Staten Island at Mahoning Valley, 7:05 p.m. Vermont at Auburn, 7:05 p.m. Tri-City at Hudson Valley, 7:05 p.m. State College at Connecticut, 7:05 p.m. Williamsport at Lowell, 7:05 p.m.

GB — 11⁄2 81⁄2 91⁄2 GB — 11⁄2 3 31⁄2 41⁄2 101⁄2 GB — 81⁄2 101⁄2 141⁄2

T E N N I S ATP World Tour Farmers Classic A U.S. Open Series event Wednesday At Los Angeles Tennis Stadium at UCLA Los Angeles Purse: $638,050 (WT250) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Second Round Leonardo Mayer (3), Argentina, def. Flavio Cipolla, Italy, 6-0, 4-0, retired. Rajeev Ram, United States, def. Paul Capdeville, Chile, 6-3, 6-1. Doubles First Round Ruben Bemelmans and Xavier Malisse, Belgium, def. Paolo Lorenzi, Italy, and Benoit Paire, France, 6-2, 7-6 (7). Olivier Charroin, France, and John Paul Fruttero, United States, def. Marcel Felder, Uruguay, and Dudi Sela, Israel, 7-5, 7-5. Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, and Scott Lipsky (1), United States, def. Chris Guccione and Marinko Matosevic, Australia, 6-4, 6-4.

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FIRST ROUND GROUP E ........................................................GPWDLGFGAPts Brazil.............................................. 1 1 00 5 0 5 Britain ............................................ 1 1 00 1 0 3 New Zealand ................................ 1 0 01 0 1 0 Cameroon ..................................... 1 0 01 0 5 0 Wednesday, July 25 Cardiff, Wales Britain 1, New Zealand 0 Brazil 5, Cameroon 0 Saturday, July 28 Cardiff, Wales New Zealand vs. Brazil, 9:30 a.m. Britain vs. Cameroon, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 Wembley, England Britain vs. Brazil, 2:45 p.m. Coventry, England New Zealand vs. Cameroon, 2:45 p.m. GROUP F ........................................................GPWDLGFGAPts Sweden ......................................... 1 1 00 4 1 3 Japan ............................................. 1 1 00 2 1 3 Canada.......................................... 1 0 01 1 2 0 South Africa .................................. 1 0 01 1 4 0 Wednesday, July 25 Coventry, England Japan 2, Canada 1 Sweden 4, South Africa 1 Saturday, July 28 Coventry, England Japan vs. Sweden, 7 a.m. Canada vs. South Africa, 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 31 Cardiff, Wales Japan vs. South Africa, 9:30 a.m. Newcastle, England Canada vs. Sweden, 9:30 a.m. GROUP G ........................................................GPWDLGFGAPts United States ................................ 1 1 00 4 2 3 North Korea .................................. 1 1 00 2 0 3 France ........................................... 1 0 01 2 4 0 Colombia....................................... 1 0 01 0 2 0 Wednesday, July 25 Glasgow, Scotland United States 4, France 2 North Korea 2, Colombia 0 Saturday, July 28 Glasgow, Scotland United States vs. Colombia, Noon North Korea 2, Colombia 0 Tuesday, July 31 Manchester, England United States vs. North Korea, 12:15 p.m. Newcastle, England France vs. Colombia, 12:15 p.m.

Thursday's Schedule

Men's Soccer At Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland Honduras vs. Morocco, 7 a.m. Spain vs. Japan, 9:45 a.m. At St James' Park, Newcastle Mexico vs. South Korea, 9:30 a.m. Gabon vs. Switzerland, 12:15 p.m. At Old Trafford, Manchester United Arab Emirates vs. Uruguay, Noon Britain vs. Senegal, 3 p.m. At City of Coventry Stadium Belarus vs. New Zealand, 2:45 p.m. At Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales Brazil vs. Egypt, 2:45 p.m.

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King’s College/Kirby Park Jr. Tennis Camp will hold its third and final session July 30 through August 10 at the Kirby Park Tennis courts. The camp will run Monday through Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. with Friday serving as a make-up day. The camp features fundamentals of tennis instruction, competition and various related tennis activities. Each student will receive a free tennis racket if required as well as a complimentary camp T-shirt. Enrolling in two or more sessions a student will receive a free junior tennis membership. Interested parties should call the Kirby Park Tennis Office at 7149697 to sign up or get an informational camp flyer. Participant may also sign up the first day of the session. Rock Rec Center is accepting registrations for its soccer camp with instruction from Mark Bassett, men’s soccer coach at King’s College. The camp is open to boys and girls entering K - second grade. The camp runs from July 30 – Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp will take place on the Rock Rec’s new outdoor Astroturf training field. For more information, call Rock Rec at 696-2769. LEAGUES Chacko’s Family Bowling Center will hold signups for its youth bowling league Aug. 5 and Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, 195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. In order to bowl in the youth division, individuals must not have reached their 20th birthday on or before Aug. 1 of the current year. Certification fee for all bowlers is $17, which includes receipt of a USBC Bowling Jersey. Certification fee must be paid at the time of registration. Chacko’s Youth Bowling League bowls each Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and will begin league sessions on Aug. 25. For more details, please visit www.chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com. South Wilkes-Barre Teener League will host its annual late summer/ early fall wood bat league every Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 18 to Oct. 20 with all games played at Christian Field in Wilkes-Barre. Teams with players ages 13-15 will play Saturdays and those 16-18 with play Sundays. Cost is $50 per team plus umpire fees. Each team will provide one new baseball per game. For information call, Nick at 793-6430. Swoyersville Fall Baseball League is seeking teams of players from ages 12-14. For more information, call Al at 881-2626. MEETINGS Checkerboard Inn Bowling League will meet, Wednesday, August 15th at 7PM at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center. All teams are required to have a representative attend. Also the league is seeking bowlers & teams for the fall/winter season. The league is an 80% handicapped men’s league which bowls Wednesday at 6:45PM. Interested parties are asked to contact Chacko’s lanes or Frank Lipski at 675-7532. GAR Memorial High School Football Booster Club will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Choral Room at the high school. New members are welcome. For any questions, call Ron Petrovich at 970-4110 during the day or 829-0569 at night or call his cell at 380-3185. Nanticoke Area Little League will hold its monthly meeting August 1 at the High School Cafe at 7:30 p.m. Board Members are to meet at 7 p.m. Wyoming Valley West Aquatics Parents Club will be having a very important, informative meeting for all parents on Monday,July 30 at 7 p.m. at Grotto Pizza in Edwardsville for the upcoming 2012-13 season. All returning parents and also current eighth grade parents of athletes that are going to be joining swim, dive or water polo next year are encouraged to attend. PHYSICALS Greater Nanticoke Area School District date for physical exams for fall sports has been changed to Saturday, July 28 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the office of Dr. Jon Olenginski, 4 East Main Street in Nanticoke. All PIAA forms should be completed prior to the exam. These forms are available online at gnasd.com or at the GNA Business office and the high school principal’s office. Lake-Lehman High School will conduct physicals for fall sports at

9 a.m. on the following days: Thursday, July 26 - all senior high girls; Wednesday, Aug. 1 - all junior high girls; Wednesday, Aug. 8 – all junior high boys. If you are unable to report on your scheduled day, you may come on the next day scheduled for a boy or a girl. There are new PIAA sport physical forms this year, which can be picked up at the high school office or can be printed from the Lake-Lehman School District web site under Athletics. All physical forms must be signed prior to the exam by a parent/guardian. There will be no make-up exams. Wyoming Valley West will conduct the second physical for fall sports at the middle school in Kingston on July 27 at noon. Any male athlete who missed his physical in June should report to this physical. All necessary paperwork can be obtained on the Wyoming Valley West website or picked up at the high school, middle school or central office. Candidates should have the paperwork completed and signed by a parent before arrival at the physical. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Dukey’s Golf Outing still has openings available for the Rowan Elise Frederick Memorial, which benefits the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The event will take place Sunday at Sand Springs Golf Club with an 8 a.m. shotgun start and a captain and crew format. Cost is $80 per person, which includes carts, green fees, prizes, a hot buffet and refreshments at Dukey’s. Duryea Little League will have signups for fall ball July 30-31 from 6-8 p.m at the the Duryea Little League field. The cost is $30 per player or $45 per family. The regular monthly meeting will be held Aug. 5 at 7p.m. at the Duryea Little League field. For more information, call Ron Ralston at 881-0908. Kingston/Forty Fort Fall Baseball League is holding registration for players ages 12-14 at O’Hara Field in Swoyersville.The league isaccepting Little League-affiliated teams to play in a 10-game season beginning August 25. Travel teams are not permitted. Please contact Dave at d_antall@yahoo.com or 3623561 for more information. Leighton Sunday Softball League is accepting applications for its fall league that will begin August 12. Any men’s team can contact John Leighton at 430-8437. The entry deadline is August 1. Northeast Bearcats Travel Softball will hold tryouts for its 16/18U team. For more information and to register for a tryout call Mark at 704-7603. Plains Baseball will hold fall baseball registrations Thursday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Little League Clubhouse on Wyoming Street in Plains. Little League registrants should be league ages 9-11, while Fall Teener registrants should be league ages 12-14. Little League fee will be $50 per player, and Teener League fee will be $65 per player. Season runs late August through mid October. Any questions call Mike Wozniak at 822-2818 or e-mail woznmich@comcast.net. Stripes & Strikes 2013 Travel Softball Teams will hold tryouts at the 17th Street Field in Hazleton Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m. for 12u, 6 p.m. for 14u and 7 p.m. for 16u/18u. They will also hold tryouts August 15 at 6 p.m. for 12u/14u and 7 p.m. for 16u/18u at 844 Hayes Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. Players unable to attend can call 233-3925 to schedule an individual tryout or email vince11@ptd.net. Wyoming Area Boys Basketball Parents Association Golf Tournament will be held August 26 at Sands Springs Golf Course. Cost of the tournament is $75 per golfer/ $300 per foursome. Tournament will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start, and will be a four-person Captain and Crew format. Price includes cart, green fees, on course refreshments, food at the turn, contests on the course, and a barbeque buffet featuring clams. Additional information can be found on the WA Basketball website wyomingareabasketball.org or contact Coach Brogna at 650-6385, Coach Hindmarsh at 855-4097, Tracy Carey at 313-0837, or Doreen Zezza at 881-4448. Deadline for golf registration and for hole sponsorship is Sunday, August 12.

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A celebration of a light-hearted athlete Many share stories of recent Dallas grad, who last battle with cancer. By PAUL SOKOLOSKI psokoloski@timesleader.com

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DIAMOND CITY BONSPIEL SCHEDULE

By BRITTANY CAVANAUGH For The Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE – The Anthracite Curling Club will be hosting its first-ever tournament this weekend, starting, Friday, at The Ice Rink at Coal Street. The bonspiel, a term meaning tournament in curling, is scheduled to host eight participating clubs, including squads from Rochester, N.Y., Plainfield, N.J., and Whitby, Ontario. Participants will have a weekend full of curling matches, complimentary meals, and a friendly social atmosphere. When hearing the word curling, most people recall it from the Winter Olympics, but few know what the game actually entails. Curling is a game played on a long, rectangular ice surface with two teams comprised of four members. Teams go back and forth sliding (throwing) a total of eight granite stones per round (end) to see who can land theirs closest to the center of the target. Teams are awarded a point for each stone that is closest to the center of the target – known as the button – than the other team’s stones. Joshua Sophy, a curler and board member of the Anthracite Curling Club, has been curling

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with my result in the last Olympics,” Eichfeld said. “I raced in the two-man canoe or C-2 and placed 11th. That being said, we were very young and the experience was the important part.” During the four years in between Olympics, Eichfeld worked hard to get back and improve on his mark in the previous Olympics. After two stages of the three-stage selection process, Eichfeld trailed. “I was the second-place boat through the first two stages, but then pulled ahead in the final race,” Eichfeld said. “It was long and a bit stressful, but well worth the effort.” Eichfeld’s efforts earned him the top C-1paddler ranking in the U.S. and a trip to London. “It is a great feeling to have qualified for the position,” Eichfeld said. “I am sympathetic with my teammates that couldn’t make it, but I can’t help be glad that it ended up being me.” Eichfeld will try to improve on the 2008 Olympics and said he has a shot to be standing on the podium. “I am looking seriously at the possibility of a medal at this year’s games,” Eichfeld said. “We all go to the Olympics racing with the hopes of a medal in mind. I have proven that I can race with the best in the world, and I will do

Pool play Friday: Noon, 2:30, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Semifinals Saturday: 2 and 4:30 p.m. Third-place match Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Event finals Sunday: 11 a.m.

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Tyler Piede of Allentown slides the stone along the ice surface during a curling match earlier this week.

for almost two years now after watching the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. He was fascinated by its uniqueness and gathered a group of friends to attend a Learn How to Curl seminar that year. Immediately after attending, he and his friends signed up for the club. Since then, his life has been completely consumed by the sport. It’s nothing new to hear someone say that curling is one of the most unique sports they’ve ever watched. “It’s the brooms,” Sophy said. my best to show that I am one of the best as well.” Eichfeld will enter the London Olympics with more experience and will race in a one-man canoe or a C-1, unlike in Beijing. “London is different for me because I am rac“I am looking in a different type of boat ing seriand it is my second Olymously at pics,” Eichfeld the possi- said. “I have a bility of a much better idea of how medal at things work this year’s and how I need to conduct mygames.” self so that I can Casey Eichfeld, race my best.” Olympic Eichfeld’s canoeist from love for the Drums sport and rowing talent stems from his family. “My parents were recreational paddlers when I was born,” Eichfeld said. “We would go on river trips when I was a baby and a toddler.” As Eichfeld aged, his desire to compete and talent level only grew. “Eventually, I started paddling my single canoe and gradually got better and better,” Eichfeld said. “I was racing at a national level when I was seven and an international level when I was 14. My prowess has just grown from there.” Eichfeld said he loves water

"When watching the sport for the first time, many interpret it as an easy-going sport, nothing that requires too much energy or a high level of difficulty. However, this sport gives you an extremely good workout. "Along with the physical aspect, it’s also a mental game, too. Planning exactly where to send the stones down the ice so they position themselves as close to the target as possible without knocking any of their other stones further away from it."

More and more people have come out to try the sport in recent years. Today, there are more than 17,000 registered curlers in the United States and that number keeps growing. According to Sophy, curling is a sport for all ages, all skill levels, and can be a fun family activity. “It’s never too late to try something new and meet a bunch of people who have the same similar interest,” Sophy said. The Anthracite Curling Club is a part of the Grand National Curling Club and was previously known as the Scranton Curling Club, formed in 2005. For more information on curling or to sign up for the club, go to www. Facebook.com/AnthraciteCurling, or follow them on Twitter at @anthracitecurl. Or stop by the tournament this weekend.

DALLAS – Stricken with sorrow and finding it difficult to overcome grief, Matt Samuel made his way into a viewing he never envisioned attending. He walked out with a smile on his face. Even in death, Corey Ehret left them light-hearted. “He was more of a jokester, a lot of laughing,” said Maryann Dunn, whose son played soccer for many years with Ehret. It was fitting, then, that when people paid their respects to Ehret on Wednesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, they walked away feeling upbeat. “Anytime I saw him,” said Ehret’s teen friend Tyler Rice, “he always had a smile on his face.” That timeless smile will stand frozen in the minds of those who knew Ehret, after the18-year-old recent Dallas High School graduate passed away Sunday following a courageous three-year battle with embryonal rhabdomyo sarcoma. You’d never know it from his upbeat personality, though. “It didn’t affect who he was,” said his classmate, Jess Missal, who has counted herself as one of Ehret’s many friends since the fourth grade. “It didn’t define him. He was kind of like, ‘Don’t get down about it, get over it, suck it up.’ Especially through this.” His inspirational attitude made Ehret cherished during his life, his friends said, and even reverberate around a room full of his mourners. “It was more like a celebration than a mourning,” said Patrick Newhart, another of friend of Ehret’s. “Every time you’d see him, he’d come in with a smile. It definitely made your day better.” It made Samuel do a doubletake. The veteran Dallas High School track and cross country coach guided Ehret through part of his sports

career, and said he was having a hard time coming to grips with the death of such an inspirational student and athlete. “I’m hurting,” said Samuel, who rushed back from a cross country camp in ShipEhret pensburg along with 16 of his runners to attend Wednesday’s viewing. “And my student-athletes are hurting. I was very beat-up when I went into that room. “I went up and told that family I was so uplifted, I felt like a million bucks when I left,” Samuel continued. “They reminded me of the things that made him great – ambition, strength, perseverance.” Those things didn’t just show up on the cross country course, where Ehret admirably returned to make the Dallas team in 2011 after undergoing initial experimental, joint-damaging cancer treatments. “That,” Samuel said, “is the epitome of a great athlete.” It’s also the personification of a great person, which made it easy to understand why a never-ending line of hundreds of men and women – young and old – snaked out the doors, around the entranceway and into the packed parking lots of St. Paul’s. “He left his mark on this community, students, and everybody here,” Samuel said. “The things that made that young man special are things that can help you in all walks of life.” Most everyone who came in contact with Ehret will miss his unique qualities, which is why some found it difficult to hide their sorrow. “For some people,” said Boyd Dunn, Maryann’s husband, “it brought out emotions. He had a good heart.” That heart, they say, will pump life into those who knew him long after Corey Ehret is gone. “I’ve said this before, he’s my hero,” Samuel said. “This is a celebration of a life I found so inspirational. And I’m not the only one. “What a better way to represent this young man.”

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Conor Jackson tormented the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees on Wednesday as Charlotte defeated the Yankees 4-3 in 11 innings at Knights Stadium. Jackson went 4-for-5 with his seventh home run of the season then scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th on an error. The SWB loss coupled with a Pawtucket win drops the Yankees a half game behind the PawSox in the North Division. Possible playoff sites announced If the SWB Yankees reach the postseason, home games will be played at Frontier Field in Rochester, N.Y., Red Wings general manager Dan Mason made the announcement on Wednesday.

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Early scoring carries Plains The Times Leader staff

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Casey Eichfeld, from Drums, placed 11th in the 2008 Summer Olympics. This weekend, he begins his quest for a medal.

and rivers and slalom racing came naturally to him. “It feels great to race well,” Eichfeld said. “The disappointment that comes with racing poorly only fuels my fire to improve my abilities and focus.” Eichfeld credits his coaches and fellow athletes for helping him become the athlete he is to-

day. “My abilities are a collage of ideas and techniques that I have picked up from all of them,” Eichfeld said. “Without each of them I would not have made it this far.” The men’s C-1heats begin Sunday. The semifinal round is scheduled for Monday and the finals start Tuesday.

SWOYERSVILLE – Alex Gulitus broke a 3-3 deadlock with an RBI single in the first inning that proved to be the difference in the game to lead Plains to a 4-3 victory over Wyoming/West Wyoming to move to the winners’ bracket final of the Swoyersville 11-12 Baseball Tournament. TJ Wozniak held Wyoming/ West Wyoming to one hit while striking out seven over the final five innings. Tony Egidio hit a two-run single for Plains. Jake Brown had an RBI. Josh Brown and Bryce Yencha each supplied two hits. For Wyoming/West Wyoming,

Matt Tarnalicki hit a single, double and a pair of RBI. Jimmy Kosco hit an RBI.

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Nanticoke 12, Jenkins Twp. 9

Justin Spencer had three hits to lead Nanticoke. Derek Cease contributed two hits and three RBI. Joey Day picked up the win. Day, Nick Matson, Trevor Kruczek and Ethan Egenski each tallied two hits and an RBI. Josh Noone, Matt Rhodes, Matt Prociak and Mike Rhodes all had two-hit efforts for Jenkins Township. Cameron Kohut drove in two runs.

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New York Yankees’ Ichiro Suzuki singles against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning Wednesday, in Seattle.

With A-Rod injured, Nix powers Yankees

Tigers 5, Indians 3

CLEVELAND — Max Scherzer allowed two runs over seven innings to win his fourth straight decision and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians for only the second time in eight meetings this season. Quintin Berry had three hits and drove in two runs to help Scherzer (10-5) win for the first time in four career starts at Progressive Field. Rays 10, Orioles 1

BALTIMORE — David Price

allowed one run over seven innings to earn his major league-leading 14th victory, Ryan Roberts homered and scored three runs in his Tampa Bay debut and the Rays cruised past the Baltimore Orioles. Athletics 16, Blue Jays 0

TORONTO — Coco Crisp hit two home runs and Yoenis Cespedes had a pair of RBI doubles, leading A.J. Griffin and the Oakland Athletics over the Toronto Blue Jays for their season-high seventh straight win. It was the most-lopsided shutout loss ever for Toronto. White Sox 8, Twins 2

CHICAGO — Dayan Viciedo homered and drove in four runs, and Chicago completed the three-game sweep. Viciedo hit a two-run single in the second inning and added a two-run homer in the fourth, finishing with three hits. Alex Rios homered for the White Sox, who have won 10 of their last 11 home games. Angels 11, Royals 6

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jered Weaver won his seventh straight start to tie a careerbest, and Mike Trout and Torii Hunter homered for Los Angeles. The Angels won the rubber game of the three-game series without slugger Albert Pujols, who missed his second game of the season because of a bruised right elbow.

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Phils roll lucky seven against Brewers again

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PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins hit an RBI single off Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the 10th and Philadelphia rallied in its last at-bat for the fourth straight day, completing its first three-game sweep of the season 7-6 Wednesday. The Phillies have won four straight, including three walkoff wins. Rollins had the winning hit in the 12th against San Francisco on Sunday. The Phillies scored four runs off Rodriguez in the ninth in a 7-6 win Monday, and six in the eighth in a 7-6 win Tuesday. Michael Schwimer (2-1) allowed an unearned run in the 10th, but earned the win. John Mayberry Jr. walked with one out in the 10th against Rodriguez (2-6). Eric Kratz followed with a double. Pinch-hitter Carlos Ruiz hit a sacrifice fly to tie it. Rollins hit an RBI single. Nationals 5, Mets 2

NEW YORK — Stephen Strasburg struck out 11 in seven innings, Michael Morse and Danny Espinosa hit consecutive homers and Washington completed a sweep of freefalling New York. Adam LaRoche hit a two-run homer for a second straight day, and Espinosa doubled and scored on one of the Mets’ two errors in the Nationals’ fifth straight win. The team with the NL’s best record (58-39) has won seven of 10. Strasburg (11-4) gave up four hits in matching his career best

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Yankees 5, Mariners 2

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SEATTLE — Pinch-hitter Jayson Nix lined a three-run double off Seattle reliever Shawn Kelley in the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees rallied for a 5-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday to complete a 2-5 West Coast trip. Kelley left a 2-2 pitch over the middle of the plate and Nix’s liner scored Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano and Mark Teixeira. It was Nix’s first hit in eight at-bats during the Yankees’ trip. Jeter also homered in the first inning, his eighth of the season, off Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma. Nix probably will see increased playing time with Alex Rodriguez sidelined for a month or more because of a fractured left hand. Nix and Eric Chavez, who started at third base on Wednesday, are the likely candidates to handle the position until Rodriguez returns.

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for innings, done seven times. Ike Davis homered for New York in the finale of an 0-6 homestand. Pirates 3, Cubs 2

PITTSBURGH — Kevin Correia won his career-best fifth straight start and Garrett Jones hit a tiebreaking double to lead Pittsburgh over Chicago. Correia (8-6) gave up two runs and four hits in six innings, helping Pittsburgh avoid getting swept at home. Jones drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the sixth. Neil Walker and Michael McKenry homered for Pittsburgh. Braves 7, Marlins 1

MIAMI — Juan Francisco homered and drove in three runs for Atlanta while the downsizing Marlins jettisoned yet another star player by trading Hanley Ramirez to Los Angeles. Michael Bourn and Jason Heyward homered to back Tommy Hanson (11-5), who pitched around a career-high seven walks and allowed one run and three hits in five innings. Padres 6, Giants 3

SAN FRANCISCO — Jesus Guzman hit two home runs and Chase Headley had one to hand Tim Lincecum another setback and San Diego avoided a three-game sweep. The NL West-leading Giants had only their third loss in 12 games.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Tuesday's Games Cleveland 3, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 3, Baltimore 1 Oakland 7, Toronto 2 Boston 2, Texas 1 Chicago White Sox 11, Minnesota 4 Kansas City 4, L.A. Angels 1 Seattle 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Wednesday's Games Chicago White Sox 8, Minnesota 2 L.A. Angels 11, Kansas City 6 N.Y. Yankees 5, Seattle 2 Detroit 5, Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 10, Baltimore 1 Oakland 16, Toronto 0 Texas 5, Boston 3 Thursday's Games Tampa Bay (Shields 8-6) at Baltimore (Tillman 2-1), 12:35 p.m. Oakland (Milone 9-6) at Toronto (Laffey 2-1), 12:37 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 11-5) at Cleveland (McAllister 4-2), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Mendoza 4-6) at Seattle (Vargas 10-7), 10:10 p.m. Friday's Games Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday's Games Chicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh 1

Nationals 5, Mets 2 Washington

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Braves 7, Marlins 1 Atlanta

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Philadelphia 7, Milwaukee 6 Atlanta 4, Miami 3 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Cincinnati 4, Houston 2 St. Louis 8, L.A. Dodgers 2 Arizona 6, Colorado 2 San Francisco 3, San Diego 2 Wednesday's Games Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago Cubs 2 Atlanta 7, Miami 1 Philadelphia 7, Milwaukee 6, 10 innings San Diego 6, San Francisco 3 Cincinnati at Houston, 8:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Thursday's Games L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 10-5) at St. Louis (Westbrook 8-8), 1:45 p.m. Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 11-3) at Houston (Keuchel 1-2), 8:05 p.m. Washington (E.Jackson 5-6) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 8-7), 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Harvey 0-0) at Arizona (Miley 11-5), 9:40 p.m. Friday's Games St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. San Diego at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

(6). SB—G.Blanco (17). CS—Jo.Baker (1), B.Crawford (3). S—Theriot. SF—Me.Cabrera. IP H R ER BB SO San Diego Marquis W,4-5......... 71⁄3 3 3 1 1 8 Thatcher ................... 1⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Gregerson................ 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Street S,17-17 ......... 11⁄3 San Francisco Lincecum L,4-11 ..... 42⁄3 7 5 5 3 8 0 0 0 0 2 Affeldt ....................... 11⁄3 Penny ....................... 2 4 1 1 0 0 Kontos ...................... 1 0 0 0 0 1 Gregerson pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. HBP—by Lincecum (Quentin). WP—Marquis, Lincecum 2. Umpires—Home, Paul Nauert;First, Dana DeMuth;Second, Doug Eddings;Third, Jordan Baker. T—2:51. A—41,871 (41,915).

Phillies 7, Brewers 6 Milwaukee

Philadelphia ab r h bi ab r h bi CGomz cf 6 2 2 1 Rollins ss 6 0 1 1 Morgan rf 4 0 1 0 Victorn cf 4 2 1 0 Bianchi ph 1 0 0 0 Utley 2b 4 1 3 3 Axford p 0 0 0 0 Howard 1b 4 0 1 0 CIzturs ph 0 0 0 0 Pence rf 5 0 1 1 FrRdrg p 0 0 0 0 Wggntn 3b 5 0 1 0 Braun lf 4 1 3 2 Pierre lf 4 1 2 0 ArRmr 3b 5 0 0 1 Mayrry lf 0 1 0 0 Hart 1b 5 1 2 0 Kratz c 5 1 3 1 RWeks 2b 4 1 4 1 Fontent pr 0 1 0 0 Mldnd c 5 0 1 1 Worley p 2 0 1 0 Ransm ss 3 1 1 0 Kndrck p 0 0 0 0 Estrad p 2 0 0 0 Bastrd p 0 0 0 0 Thrnrg p 0 0 0 0 L.Nix ph 1 0 0 0 Ishikaw ph 1 0 1 0 Papeln p 0 0 0 0 LHrndz p 0 0 0 0 Schwm p 0 0 0 0 Aoki ph-rf 2 0 0 0 Ruiz ph 0 0 0 1 Totals 42 615 6 Totals 40 714 7 Milwaukee .................... 010 002 020 1 — 6 Philadelphia ................. 012 200 000 2 — 7 Two outs when winning run scored. E—Wigginton 2 (12). DP—Milwaukee 1, Philadelphia 1. LOB—Milwaukee 13, Philadelphia 10. 2B—C.Gomez (9), Braun 2 (17), Ransom (10), Utley 2 (2), Pierre (7), Kratz 2 (2). HR—Braun (28), R.Weeks (10). SB—Hart (3), R.Weeks (7), Utley (3). CS—Braun (6). S—C.Izturis, Ransom, Worley. SF—Ar.Ramirez, Ruiz. IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee Estrada..................... 4 8 5 5 3 4 Thornburg ................ 1 2 0 0 0 0 L.Hernandez ............ 2 2 0 0 0 0 Axford ....................... 2 0 0 0 0 3 Fr.Rodriguez L,2-6 BS,6-9 ...................... 2⁄3 2 2 2 1 0 Philadelphia Worley ...................... 51⁄3 10 3 3 1 6 K.Kendrick H,2 ........ 12⁄3 1 0 0 1 2 Bastardo BS,3-3...... 1 2 2 2 0 1 Papelbon.................. 1 2 0 0 0 1 Schwimer W,2-1 ..... 1 0 1 0 1 0 HBP—by Worley (R.Weeks). Umpires—Home, Chad Fairchild;First, Alfonso Marquez;Second, Tom Hallion;Third, Brian O’Nora. T—3:52. A—44,715 (43,651).

Pirates 3, Cubs 2 Chicago

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Pittsburgh

ab r h bi Presley lf 4 1 1 0 Walker 2b 4 1 1 1 AMcCt cf 3 0 1 0 GJones rf 3 0 1 1 Grilli p 0 0 0 0 Hanrhn p 0 0 0 0 McGeh 1b 3 0 0 0 PAlvrz 3b 3 0 0 0 McKnr c 3 1 1 1 Barmes ss 3 0 0 0 Correia p 1 0 0 0 JHrrsn ph 1 0 0 0 JHughs p 0 0 0 0 GHrndz rf 1 0 0 0 Totals 31 2 5 2 Totals 29 3 5 3 Chicago.............................. 101 000 000 — 2 Pittsburgh .......................... 100 011 00x — 3 LOB—Chicago 4, Pittsburgh 2. 2B—DeJesus (18), Barney (19), G.Jones (15). HR—Rizzo (5), Walker (9), McKenry (8). CS—Clevenger (1). IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Dempster L,5-5 ....... 6 5 3 3 0 6 Maine........................ 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Corpas...................... 2⁄3 Camp ........................ 1 0 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh Correia W,8-6.......... 6 4 2 2 2 4 J.Hughes H,10 ........ 1 0 0 0 0 1 Grilli H,25 ................. 1 1 0 0 0 2 Hanrahan S,29-32 .. 1 0 0 0 0 1 Umpires—Home, Andy Fletcher;First, Rob Drake;Second, Joe West;Third, Sam Holbrook. T—2:32. A—33,935 (38,362). DeJess cf SCastro ss Rizzo 1b LaHair rf Clevngr c Valuen 3b Barney 2b Campn lf Dmpstr p Maine p Corpas p RJhnsn ph Camp p

Seattle

ab r h bi ab r h bi ISuzuki rf 5 0 1 0 Ackley 2b 4 0 0 0 Jeter ss 4 2 3 1 MSndrs cf 4 1 1 0 Cano 2b 5 1 2 0 JMontr c 4 1 1 0 Teixeir 1b 4 1 1 0 Jaso dh 1 0 0 0 Grndrs cf 4 0 1 0 Seager 3b 2 0 0 1 Ibanez dh 3 0 0 0 Carp 1b 3 0 0 1 J.Nix ph-dh 1 1 1 3 C.Wells lf 4 0 1 0 ErChvz 3b 2 0 0 0 Peguer rf 4 0 0 0 AnJons lf 4 0 0 0 Kawsk ss 3 0 0 0 RMartn c 3 0 1 1 Totals 35 510 5 Totals 29 2 3 2 New York ........................... 100 000 040 — 5 Seattle ................................ 200 000 000 — 2 DP—New York 1, Seattle 1. LOB—New York 8, Seattle 6. 2B—Cano (29), J.Nix (7). HR—Jeter (8). SB—Granderson (8). CS—I.Suzuki (3). IP H R ER BB SO New York Nova ......................... 5 2 2 2 6 5 Rapada..................... 2⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Phelps W,2-3........... 11⁄3 D.Robertson H,13... 1 0 0 0 0 2 R.Soriano S,26-28 .. 1 1 0 0 0 1 Seattle Iwakuma................... 5 6 1 1 3 3 O.Perez H,2............. 1 0 0 0 0 1 Kinney H,1 ............... 1 0 1 1 0 2 Luetge L,1-1 H,7 ..... 1⁄3 2 2 2 0 0 Kelley BS,2-2 .......... 2⁄3 2 1 1 1 1 Delabar..................... 1 0 0 0 0 1 Kinney pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. Nova pitched to 2 batters in the 6th. HBP—by Kinney (Jeter). Umpires—Home, Manny Gonzalez;First, Gerry Davis;Second, Phil Cuzzi;Third, Greg Gibson. T—3:27. A—36,071 (47,860).

Angels 11, Royals 6 Kansas City

Los Angeles ab r h bi ab r h bi AGordn lf 4 1 1 0 Trout lf 4 3 2 2 AEscor ss 5 1 1 0 TrHntr dh 5 3 4 3 L.Cain cf 3 0 0 0 Trumo rf 4 1 2 1 Butler dh 4 2 2 3 KMorls 1b 5 0 0 1 Mostks 3b 5 0 1 0 Callasp 3b 4 1 3 1 S.Perez c 4 1 1 0 HKndrc 2b 4 0 2 0 Francr rf 4 1 1 3 MIzturs ss 4 0 1 1 Hosmer 1b 2 0 0 0 Bourjos cf 4 1 2 0 YBtncr 2b 4 0 0 0 BoWlsn c 2 2 1 1 Totals 35 6 7 6 Totals 36111710 Kansas City ..................... 000 020 031 — 6 Los Angeles .................... 331 100 03x — 11 E—Moustakas (10), Hosmer (7), M.Izturis (6). DP—Kansas City 2. LOB—Kansas City 8, Los Angeles 6. 2B—Moustakas (24), Trout (20), Callaspo 2 (10), M.Izturis (10). HR—Butler (20), Francoeur (9), Trout (16), Tor.Hunter (11), Bo.Wilson (2). CS— M.Izturis (1). S—Bo.Wilson 2. IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City Hochevar L,6-9 ....... 3 9 8 6 1 2 Teaford..................... 4 6 1 1 0 1 L.Coleman ............... 1 2 2 2 1 1 Los Angeles Weaver W,13-1 ....... 5 3 2 2 2 8 Isringhausen ............ 1 0 0 0 0 2 Hawkins.................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 S.Downs................... 2⁄3 2 3 3 2 1 Jepsen H,5 .............. 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Frieri ......................... 1 2 1 1 0 2 Hochevar pitched to 2 batters in the 4th. Teaford pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. HBP—by Hochevar (Trout), by Weaver (L.Cain, L.Cain). WP—Hochevar 2. Umpires—Home, Bob Davidson;First, Brian Gorman;Second, Todd Tichenor;Third, Tony Randazzo. T—3:07. A—39,107 (45,957).

White Sox 8, Twins 2 Minnesota

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Span cf 4 1 2 0 De Aza cf 4 1 1 0 Revere rf 5 0 1 0 Youkils 3b 2 0 1 1 EEscor Mauer c 3 1 0 0 ph-3b 2 0 0 0 Wlngh dh 3 0 0 0 A.Dunn 1b 4 1 1 0 Mornea 1b 4 0 1 1 Konerk dh 3 0 1 1 Doumit lf 4 0 1 0 Rios rf 3 2 1 2 Dozier ss 3 0 1 0 AlRmrz ss 4 2 2 0 ACasill 2b 3 0 0 0 Viciedo lf 4 1 3 4 Mstrnn 2b 0 0 0 0 JrDnks lf 0 0 0 0 JCarrll 3b 4 0 0 0 Flowrs c 4 0 1 0 Bckhm 2b 4 1 1 0 Totals 33 2 6 1 Totals 34 812 8 Minnesota .......................... 100 100 000 — 2 Chicago.............................. 022 220 00x — 8 E—Span (4), Viciedo (1). DP—Minnesota 1, Chicago 1. LOB—Minnesota 9, Chicago 4. 2B—Span 2 (26), Morneau (19), A.Dunn (13), Al.Ramirez (15), Viciedo (10), Flowers (4). HR—Rios (16), Viciedo (16). SB—De Aza (18). SF—Konerko. IP H R ER BB SO Minnesota Blackburn L,4-6....... 41⁄3 10 8 8 1 1 Fien........................... 12⁄3 1 0 0 0 2 Burton....................... 1 1 0 0 0 1 Perkins ..................... 1 0 0 0 0 2 Chicago Peavy W,8-7............ 6 6 2 1 2 6 Septimo .................... 2 0 0 0 0 1 Crain ......................... 2⁄3 0 0 0 3 0 H.Santiago ............... 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 WP—Crain. Umpires—Home, Angel Hernandez;First, Ed Hickox;Second, Chris Conroy;Third, Tim Timmons. T—3:09. A—32,261 (40,615).

Athletics 16, Blue Jays 0 Oakland

Toronto

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T U E S D AY ’ S L A T E B O X E S Mariners 4, Yankees 2 New York

Seattle h bi ab r h bi 0 0 Ackley 2b 3 1 0 0 2 1 MSndrs cf 4 2 2 1 1 0 JMontr dh 3 0 1 1 Figgins J.Nix pr-3b 0 0 0 0 pr-dh 0 0 0 0 Cano 2b 4 0 1 0 Jaso c 2 0 0 1 Teixeir 1b 2 0 0 1 Seager 3b 4 0 2 1 Ibanez lf 4 0 0 0 C.Wells lf 4 0 0 0 ErChvz dh 4 0 0 0 Carp 1b 3 0 0 0 ISuzuki rf 3 0 1 0 Peguer rf 3 0 0 0 CStwrt c 2 0 0 0 Ryan ss 3 1 1 0 RMartn ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 29 2 5 2 Totals 29 4 6 4 New York ........................... 100 000 010 — 2 Seattle ................................ 102 000 01x — 4 DP—Seattle 2. LOB—New York 7, Seattle 5. 2B—I.Suzuki (16). HR—Granderson (27), M.Saunders (10). SB—Granderson (7), Ackley (11). SF— Teixeira, Jaso. IP H R ER BB SO New York F.Garcia L,4-4 ......... 71⁄3 5 3 3 0 8 Rapada..................... 1⁄3 0 1 1 1 0 Qualls ....................... 0 0 0 0 1 0 Logan........................ 0 1 0 0 1 0 Eppley ...................... 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Seattle F.Hernandez W,9-5 71⁄3 4 2 2 3 4 1 0 0 0 1 Luetge H,6 ............... 2⁄3 Wilhelmsen S,11-13..................... 1 0 0 0 0 2 Jeter ss Grndrs cf AlRdrg 3b

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Qualls pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. Logan pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. HBP—by F.Hernandez (I.Suzuki, Jeter, Al.Rodriguez). WP—F.Hernandez. Umpires—Home, Greg Gibson;First, Manny Gonzalez;Second, Gerry Davis;Third, Phil Cuzzi. T—2:50. A—31,908 (47,860).

Royals 4, Angels 1 Kansas City

Los Angeles ab r h bi Trout cf 3 0 0 0 TrHntr rf 3 1 1 0 BoWlsn c 0 0 0 0 Pujols dh 3 0 0 0 Trumo lf-rf 4 0 2 1 HKndrc S.Perez c 4 0 0 0 2b-lf 3 0 0 0 Francr rf 4 0 0 0 KMorls 1b 4 0 1 0 Hosmer 1b 3 1 1 0 Callasp 3b 3 0 0 0 Getz 2b 4 1 1 0 Segura ss 3 0 0 0 Hester c 2 0 0 0 MIzturs ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Totals 36 4 9 4 Totals 29 1 4 1 Kansas City ....................... 220 000 000 — 4 Los Angeles....................... 100 000 000 — 1 E—Getz (3). DP—Kansas City 3. LOB—Kansas City 8, Los Angeles 6. 2B—A.Gordon 2 (33). 3B—Hosmer (2). HR—L.Cain (3). SB—A.Gordon (4), A.Escobar (15), L.Cain (1). IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City W.Smith W,2-3........ 7 2 1 1 4 4 G.Holland H,9.......... 1 0 0 0 1 0 Broxton S,23-27...... 1 2 0 0 0 1 Los Angeles Richards L,3-2......... 5 5 4 4 3 2 Williams.................... 4 4 0 0 0 3 WP—Richards. AGordn lf AEscor ss L.Cain cf Butler dh Mostks 3b

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Reds 4, Astros 2 Cincinnati

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Houston

ab r h bi Altuve 2b 4 0 2 0 MGnzlz ss 3 0 1 0 SMoore 1b 4 0 0 0 CJhnsn 3b 4 1 2 0 Maxwll rf 4 1 1 2 BFrncs lf 4 0 1 0 Schafer cf 3 0 0 0 MDwns ph 1 0 0 0 CSnydr c 3 0 0 0 Harrell p 2 0 1 0 JDMrtn ph 1 0 0 0 WLopez p 0 0 0 0 Corder p 0 0 0 0 FRdrgz p 0 0 0 0 Totals 37 411 4 Totals 33 2 8 2 Cincinnati ........................... 000 001 003 — 4 Houston.............................. 000 200 000 — 2 E—Rolen (6), S.Moore (3). DP—Cincinnati 1. LOB—Cincinnati 12, Houston 5. 2B—B.Phillips (18). HR—Stubbs (10), Maxwell (10). SB—B.Phillips (8), Paul (1). CS—Stubbs (5), Altuve (6). Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO Leake W,4-6 8 7 2 2 1 6 Chapman S,18-22 .. 1 1 0 0 0 3 Harrell....................... 7 7 1 1 3 6 W.Lopez H,9............ 1 1 0 0 1 1 Cordero L,0-1 BS,1-1 ...................... 2⁄3 3 3 3 2 0 Fe.Rodriguez........... 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 WP—Cordero. Umpires—Home, Gary Cederstrom; First, Mike Muchlinski; Second, Fieldin Culbreth; Third, Lance Barksdale. T—2:59. A—15,908 (40,981).

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Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 2

Colorado

Arizona ab r h bi ab r h bi Fowler cf 4 0 0 0 Blmqst 3b 5 0 1 1 Scutaro 2b 4 0 0 0 A.Hill 2b 4 0 1 0 CGnzlz lf 4 0 0 0 Kubel lf 5 1 2 0 Cuddyr 1b 4 2 2 2 Gldsch 1b 5 0 0 0 ABrwn rf 3 0 0 0 J.Upton rf 1 2 0 0 WRosr c 3 0 0 0 MMntr c 4 0 2 2 Rutledg ss 3 0 0 0 CYoung cf 2 2 2 2 LeMahi 3b 3 0 0 0 Drew ss 3 1 1 1 EdCarr p 1 0 0 0 JSndrs p 3 0 0 0 Roenck p 1 0 1 0 JMcDnl ph 1 0 0 0 Brothrs p 0 0 0 0 Saito p 0 0 0 0 EYong ph 1 0 0 0 DHrndz p 0 0 0 0 MtRynl p 0 0 0 0 Totals 31 2 3 2 Totals 33 6 9 6 Colorado ............................ 000 101 000 — 2 Arizona ............................... 000 220 20x — 6 E—Bloomquist (5). LOB—Colorado 3, Arizona 10. 2B—Bloomquist (20), Kubel (21), Drew (5). HR— Cuddyer 2 (14), C.Young (11). SB—J.Upton (12), C.Young (6). IP H R ER BB SO Colorado Ed.Cabrera L,0-2 .... 31⁄3 4 2 2 4 4 Roenicke .................. 22⁄3 2 2 2 1 0 Brothers ................... 1 2 2 2 2 1 Mat.Reynolds........... 1 1 0 0 0 1 Arizona J.Saunders W,5-6 ... 7 3 2 2 1 9 Saito ......................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 D.Hernandez ........... 1 0 0 0 0 1 Umpires—Home, Mark Wegner;First, Wally Bell;Second, Angel Campos;Third, Mike Winters. T—2:48. A—20,432 (48,633).

Giants 3, Padres 2 San Diego

San Francisco ab r h bi Schrhlt rf 3 1 1 0 Theriot 2b 2 1 1 0 MeCarr lf 4 0 1 1 Posey c 4 0 0 0 Sandovl 1b 1 0 1 1 Belt ph-1b 2 1 0 0 Pagan cf 4 0 1 0 BCrwfr ss 4 0 1 1 Arias 3b 3 0 0 0 Bmgrn p 2 0 0 0 Burriss ph 1 0 0 0 Romo p 0 0 0 0 SCasill p 0 0 0 0 Totals 31 2 7 2 Totals 30 3 6 3 San Diego .......................... 020 000 000 — 2 San Francisco.................... 200 000 001 — 3 No outs when winning run scored. DP—San Francisco 3. LOB—San Diego 6, San Francisco 7. 2B—Quentin (9), Grandal (5), Guzman (15), Schierholtz (4), Sandoval (19). SB—Denorfia (8), Venable (10), Schierholtz (3), Me.Cabrera (11). San Diego IP H R ER BB SO Volquez 7 3 2 2 3 8 Gregerson................ 1 1 0 0 0 2 Thatcher L,0-4 ......... 0 2 1 1 1 0 Bumgarner............... 7 6 2 2 2 9 Romo ........................ 1 1 0 0 0 0 S.Casilla W,4-4 ....... 1 0 0 0 1 2 Thatcher pitched to 3 batters in the 9th. HBP—by Bumgarner (Quentin). PB—Grandal 2. Umpires—Home, Jordan Baker; First, Paul Nauert; Second, Dana DeMuth; Third, Doug Eddings. T—2:49. A—42,559 (41,915). Denorfi cf Forsyth 2b Headly 3b Quentin lf Grandl c Guzmn rf Venale pr-rf Alonso 1b EvCarr ss Volquez p Grgrsn p Thtchr p

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L.Cruz ss 4 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 Treanr c 4 0 0 0 3 2 2 0 Kershw p 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 Lindlm p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AKndy ph 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 ShTllsn p 0 0 0 0 Uribe 3b 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 2 7 2 Totals 31 8 8 8 Los Angeles....................... 000 200 000 — 2 St. Louis ............................. 000 026 00x — 8 E—Berkman (4), Descalso (6). DP—St. Louis 3. LOB—Los Angeles 6, St. Louis 7. 2B—Hairston Jr. (11), J.Rivera (9), Craig (17), Beltran (14), Wainwright (1). SB—Freese (2). S—Wainwright. IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles Kershaw L,7-6 ......... 52⁄3 7 8 8 3 4 Lindblom .................. 1⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Sh.Tolleson ............. 1 0 0 0 1 0 Guerra ...................... 1 0 0 0 2 0 St. Louis Wainwright W,8-10 . 71⁄3 7 2 2 1 7 Rzepczynski ............ 2⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Boggs ....................... 1 0 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Kershaw (Berkman), by Wainwright (Kemp). Umpires—Home, D.J. Reyburn;First, Jeff Kellogg;Second, Marty Foster;Third, John Tumpane. T—2:54. A—38,195 (43,975).

Cal Ripken’s mother abducted, is now safe, police and neighbors say By ALEX DOMINGUEZ Associated Press

ABERDEEN, Md. — Cal Ripken Jr.’s 74-year-old mother was found with her hands bound in the back seat of her car Wednesday after she said she was kidnapped at gunpoint a day earlier at her home outside Baltimore and driven around blindfolded by her abductor, police and neighbors said.

Investigators do not know the kidnapper’s motive and there was no ransom demand for Vi Ripken’s release, Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Trabert said at a news conference. The gunman forced Ripken into her silver Lincoln Continental between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Tuesday, police said. She was found bound and unharmed but shaken about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday

near her home in Aberdeen, about 30 miles northeast of Baltimore. When asked if police believe the kidnapper knew who he was abducting, Trabert did not answer, saying investigators don’t know the motive or if the suspect has any ties to the Ripken family. A next-door neighbor said Vi Ripken told him her kidnapper

didn’t seem to know that her son was the Hall of Fame infielder nicknamed “Iron Man” for playing in 2,632 consecutive games during his 21-year career with the Baltimore. Gus Kowalewski said he spoke with Vi Ripken later Wednesday morning and she told him the gunman tied her hands and put a blindfold on her, but said he wouldn’t hurt her.

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Ron Musto slammed a three-run home run to left in the seventh and GP took the lead back 6-5. “Musto had a huge tournament,” said Whyte. “He was unbelievable.” But Towanda had one more rally left in them. To see additional In the bottom of photos, visit the eighth with www.times two outs, Towanda leader.com got two runners on and chased Maloney after 156 pitches. Adam Romanowski, who threw 11 2⁄3 innings on Sunday, came in and the wheels fell off. Towanda was able to push four runs across to make it 9-6 with GP having just one more at bat left. “Dylan was a horse,” said Whyte. “He pitched great today. It is a shame that he pitched two great games in this tournament and because of our defense he ended up being 0-1.” GP tried to rally and loaded the bases with one out in the ninth. After a hit by pitch scored one run, Towanda’s Zach Place struck

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Towanda’s Zack Ripic is too late with the tag at second base as Greater Pittston’s Kody Nowicki is called safe with a stolen base during Wednesday afternoon’s Region 5 Tournament elimination game.

the next two batters out to put Towanda 9, Greater Pittston 7 Towanda Towanda in the championship Greater Pittston ab r h bi ab r h bi Nowicki cf 5 2 2 1 Roof lf 4 1 1 0 game, a game it lost 8-7. McDrmtt ss 3 2 2 2 Dinelli 2b 4 2 1 1 c 5 1 2 3 Ripic p 5 2 2 2 “We just didn’t get the hits Musto Maloney p 4 0 0 0 Place 3b 5 1 2 1 4 0 1 0 Markel 1b 4 1 2 2 when we needed them,” said Bone lf Chupka 1b 4 0 2 1 Place c 4 1 1 1 Whyte. “We battled back though Loftus 2b 4 1 0 0 CHuff cf 3 0 0 0 Carey 3b 3 1 0 0 Bates ss 4 0 1 1 and the kids played a great Debona rf 4 0 1 0 NHuff rf 3 1 2 0 Romanowski game.” p 0 0 0 0 Granteed 2b

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Sanctions led to contract extension for coach Addendum in contract gives O’Brien extension equal to length of penalties. By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

CHICAGO – He has still yet to coach a game for Penn State, but Bill O’Brien has already received his first contract extension. It’s just not the way he would have liked to have earned it. Speaking on ESPN’s Mike and Mike in the Morning show on Wednesday, O’Brien said his contract called for an automatic extension in the event of NCAA sanctions stemming from the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The extension is equal to the length of the penalties. That means O’Brien’s original five-year deal instead runs for nine years, through the 2020 season. On Monday, the NCAA imposed a postseason ban and scholarship reductions that will last for spans of four years. The contract posted online by Penn State for the public in Janu-

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“We’re going to take this as an opportunity to create our own legacy,” Mauti said. “This program was not built by one man, and this program sure as hell is not going to get torn down by one man. This program was built on every alumni and every single player who came before us. Built on their backs.” “We know there are going to be tough times ahead,” Zordich said. “But we know what our coaches are made of, and we know what the university is made of. We’re ready and willing to fight and to stick together and see this thing through to the end.” The group, which included West Scranton grads Matt McGloin and Eric Shrive, did not field any questions. Among those in attendance were projected starters Adrian Amos, Adam Gress, DaQuan Jones, Pete Massaro, Stephon Morris, Matt Stankiewitch, Dono-

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O’Brien said he considered every Lions home game to be similar to a bowl game due to the crowd. But that pitch may only go so far, particularly if the NCAA penalties limit the Lions’ success on the field, leading to decreased attendance. So Penn State may explore other options, such as utilizing an NCAA clause that allows teams to play a 13th regular season game on the road against Hawaii, O’Brien said on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Wednesday. Later in the day in a chat with fans on ESPN.com, O’Brien also talked of scheduling more marquee non-conference games to give players something to shoot for. “That’s already in the works, trying to change the schedule a little bit, like a Miami, Southern Cal, Hawaii,” O’Brien wrote. “Something you can point to like a bowl game or just a big game. Bowl substitutes? "We should be willing to play Penn State’s four-year postsea- anybody. At least once or twice a son ban is one of many significant year. That’s what we’re trying to hurdles O’Brien and his staff will get started now." have to overcome, particularly on the recruiting trail. On Tuesday, By his lonesome

After spending much of the day at ESPN on Wednesday, O’Brien left for Chicago, where Big Ten media days begin today. He won’t, however, be joined by any of his players. Before the NCAA sanctions hit, Penn State was scheduled to send defensive tackle Jordan Hill, tailback Silas Redd and guard John Urschel as player representatives for interviews on Friday. But a Big Ten spokesman confirmed Wednesday that no Lions players will be attending this year’s event. No reason was given by Penn State. The spokesman said that only head coaches are required to attend. Schools can bring up to three players as well but are not obligated to bring any. Both Hill and Urschel are expected to return to play for the Lions. Redd’s future remains very much up in the air, as the All-Big Ten tailback is receiving interest from schools like USC. O’Brien is scheduled to speak at the Big Ten event at 12:30 p.m. today.

being tracked beyond the football building. “We have chosen to stay at PSU and other opposing coaches are outside our apartment,” Morris wrote on his Twitter account. “Was that the intention of the NCAA. #LeaveUsAlone.” As strange as it sounds, all of that is legal when it comes to Penn State players, according to the NCAA. Because of the sanctions against the program, restrictions that would normally prohibit other schools from contacting Lions players on scholarship have been lifted until Penn State’s classes start on Aug. 27. Opposing schools must notify Penn State ahead of time which players they plan to pursue, and Lions players interested in talking to another school must also first notify Penn State. ESPN reported that one of the programs with coaches on campus Wednesday was Big Ten Leaders Division rival Illinois. An Illini athletic official confirmed that football coaches were there for the pur-

pose of recruiting. Without identifying specific players, O’Brien said that some of his top talents have received offers from up to 50 different schools. "I want everybody to understand – our fans, everybody involved with this program – what is going on with these student-athletes right now," O’Brien said. "They’re under tremendous pressure." O’Brien has said repeatedly this week that keeping the 2012 squad as intact as possible is his main priority. On Wednesday, he got some vocal support from his players. “No sanctions, no politician is ever going to take away what we got here,” Mauti said. “None of that is ever going to tear us apart. All we can do is put our heads down and go to work. We’re going to fight for Penn State. We’re going to fight for each other, because this is what Penn State is about – fighting through adversity. “We’re going to show up every Saturday and raise hell.”

ary makes no mention of this clause. Rather, it appears in an addendum signed by O’Brien and acting athletic director Dave Joyner, according to the Centre Daily Times. The addendum reads, “Any sanction by the NCAA of a) loss of scholarships or b) bowl eligibility due to the actions of the previous staff or lack of institutional control prior to 2012 will immediately result in an automatic extension of coach’s contract at 2016 total compensation and bonus package in years equal to the number of years of the sanctions." O’Brien will earn a base salary of $950,000 in 2012, a figure that increases by 5 percent annually. He also receives compensation totaling $1.35 million from TV, radio and the school’s contract with Nike.

van Smith and John Urschel. Lions coach Bill O’Brien held squad meetings on Monday and Tuesday, hoping to convince his players to stay. On Wednesday, he was off to ESPN’s campus in Bristol, Conn., to do a series of live spots for radio, TV and the web before heading to Chicago for Big Ten media days. As O’Brien was heading out of town, other programs were just arriving. During an interview with ESPN, O’Brien said coaches from multiple schools had begun staking out places on campus such as the Lions’ Lasch Building headquarters to try and talk to his players. “Our players are in our building right now, and they don’t want to leave the building because there are coaches from other schools in the parking lot waiting to see them," O’Brien said. That phenomenon extended to players’ homes as well. Morris and Amos, both of whom would likely start at cornerback this year for the Lions, said Wednesday they were

CARDIFF, Wales — Goldmedal favorites United States, Japan and Brazil won their matches on the first day of women’s football on Wednesday, but all the talk was about an embarrassing mistake by organizers who displayed the South Korean flag instead of the North Korean one before a game in Glasgow. The two-time defending Olympic champion Americans beat France 4-2, World Cup winner Japan got past Canada 2-1 and Brazil — the silver medalist in the last two Olympics — routed Cameroon 5-0 with two goals by five-time world player of the year Marta and one by Cristiane, who become the all-time top Olympic women’s scorer with 11 goals. Also, Britain edged New Zealand 1-0 in its first competitive game ever in women’s football, giving the host the first victory at the London Games. The football tournament started early because of its long match schedule. The men’s competition will begin today. The flag flap happened as North Korea prepared to play Colombia at Hampden Park. A North Korean player was introduced on the jumbo screen along with a picture of the South Korean flag, prompting the team to refuse to take the field and delaying the game start for more than an hour. London Olympic organizers

later apologized, saying that “clearly that is a mistake” and promising that “steps will be taken to ensure this does not happen again.” When the match finally started, North Korea came out pressing to win 2-0 with goals by Kim Song Hui in the 39th and 86th minutes. In the first match in Glasgow, Scotland, the United States allowed two quick goals before rallying for its win over France. After Gaetane Thiney scored in the 12th and Marie-Laure Delie added another in the 14th, the U.S. came back with goals by Abby Wambach in the19th, Alex Morgan in the 32nd and Carli Lloyd in the 56th. Morgan scored again in the 66th. “It’s not the game we wanted to play,” U.S. defender and captain Christie Rampone said. “But we’ve got a lot of games ahead of us to try and get our rhythm back.” Wambach now has 139 international goals in her pursuit of Mia Hamm’s record of 158. Japan, which upset the U.S. to win the Women’s World Cup last year, got goals from Nahomi Kawasumi in the 33rd and Aya Miyama in the 44th for its 2-1 win over Canada in Coventry. Melissa Tancredi pulled one back for Canada just 10 minutes after halftime but the Japanese held on. “I think it was all about the defense today,” Japan coach Norio Sasaki said. “We could run more than Canada and from the defense through to the attack everyone went for the ball.” In the later match in Coventry, Lotta Schelin scored twice to help Sweden defeat South Africa 4-1.

FENCING CHAMP TO BE US FLAG BEARER LONDON — Two-time Olympic fencing champion Mariel Zagunis will carry the U.S. flag in the opening ceremony of the London Games. The U.S. Olympic Committee says Zagunis won a vote of the 529strong team ahead of Friday’s ceremony. Zagunis says she is “extremely humbled by this incredible privilege.” She was the first American to win a fencing gold in 100 years at the 2004 Athens Games.

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ees avoided them after the meeting broke up. The potential for a four-year ban, first reported by ESPN, showed how high the stakes were as college sports’ governing body considered how to respond to an internal school investigation by former FBI Director Louis Freeh that found former coach Joe Paterno and three other top college officials helped conceal reports that Sandusky was abusing children. NCAA president Mark Emmert said this week that if a total football ban had been imposed, other penalties would have accompanied it. “If the death penalty were to be imposed, I’m quite sure that the executive committee and I ... would not have agreed to just the death penalty. It would have included other penalties as well,” Emmert said as the sanctions were unveiled. An NCAA spokeswoman declined further comment Wednesday on negotiations with Penn State. Many alumni and some trustees were incensed over the unprecedented NCAA penalty — which will cost Penn State tens

of millions of dollars and likely cripple its football team for years to come — and Penn State’s quick acceptance of it. A person with knowledge of the meeting said earlier Wednesday that trustees were to discuss whether Erickson had the authority to agree to the sanctions without first getting the board’s approval. The person was not authorized to discuss the meeting and spoke on condition of anonymity. Some trustees had expressed concern that Erickson may have violated a board rule that says the board must authorize the signing of “contracts, legal documents, and other obligations.” The board statement made no reference to the proprietary of what Erickson had done, saying trustees held a discussion but did not take any votes. “The board finds the punitive sanctions difficult and the process with the NCAA unfortunate,” the statement said. “But as we understand it, the alternatives were worse as confirmed by NCAA President Mark Emmert’s recent statement that Penn State was likely facing a multi-year death sentence.” La Torre said Wednesday that Erickson had authority to act without the approval of the full board.

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MLB

Ramirez traded to Dodgers In fire sale, Marlins send infielder and reliever Choate to Los Angeles. The Associated Press

MIAMI — Former NL batting champion Hanley Ramirez was traded from Miami to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, part of what appears to be the third big fire sale in Marlins’ history. Left-handed reliever Randy Choate also was dealt to the Dodgers. The Marlins received right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and minor league pitcher Scott McGough. The 28-yearold Ramirez is hitting .246 with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs, far from his big season in 2009 when Ramirez he hit a leagueleading .342 with 24 homers and 106 RBIs. “I am sad to go,” Ramirez said. “This will be always be my home, but it will just be a little different.” A three-time All-Star, he shifted from shortstop to third base this season to make room for free agent Jose Reyes. The trade came two days after the Marlins sent pitcher Anibal Sanchez and infielder Omar Infante to the Detroit Tigers for pitching prospect Jacob Turner and two minor leaguers. “We weren’t winning with the group we had and we want to make changes,” Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said.

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did it with the right person.” The 28-year-old Hamels becomes the third Phillies starter making $20 million per season, joining Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. A three-time All-Star, Hamels passed up an opportunity to possibly get more money on the open market to stay with the team that drafted him in 2002. “I wanted to give the Phillies every opportunity,” Hamels said. “It’s very hard to leave a place that you’ve had so many great memories. You don’t want to miss it and not be a part of it. I know the organization has always done a good job of going out to win. We have great players here. You don’t want to have to leave that or stray away and see them win and you’re not part of it. “I understand that free agency is great, those opportunities of the unknowing. But this is the place that I call home and want to call home for a really long time. I grew up watching Tony Gwynn play and he made San Diego his home for his entire career. That’s ultimately what I want to make here in Philadelphia.” Hamels is 11-4 with a 3.23 ERA this season. The lanky lefty is 8558 with a 3.38 ERA in seven years inPhiladelphia.Hamelshasnever won more than 15 games in a season, and his 2.79 ERA in 2011 was the only time he was under 3.06. Still, the Phillies were willing to pay big bucks to make sure they didn’t lose a fan favorite. “Therealityisthisisacommodity we know very well,” team president David Montgomery said. “We know Cole as a talent. We know Cole as a competitor. We know Cole as his character and what he and Heidi have done as far as his foundation is concerned. Weknewallalonghewastheright fit for Philadelphia.” Signing Hamels means the Phillies could potentially have $155 million committed to just 11 players for 2013. Montgomery said the team would consider exceeding the luxury tax threshold for the first time. “We may very well need to do that to do the right things on the field,” he said.

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Area home foreclosures up

The percentage of Scranton/WilkesBarre area residential mortgages in foreclosure continued to exceed state and national rates in May, according to a report by real estate industry analyst firm CoreLogic. The local foreclosure rate in May was 3.67 percent, up from 3.14 percent a year earlier and above the national rate of 3.41 percent, which was down slightly from May 2011. The 6.81 percent of local mortgages 90 days or more delinquent was just below the national rate of 6.94 percent. But whil the national rate declined over the past year, the local rate rose. The local 90-day delinquency rate has remained relatively steady over the past two years, according to CoreLogic, while the foreclosure rate has risen steadily.

By CHRISTINA REXRODE AP Business Writer

NEW YORK — Sandy Weill is having a change of heart. Weill, the aggressive dealmaker who built Citigroup on the idea that in banking, bigger is better, said Wednesday that he believes big banks should be broken up. Speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” the 79-year-old Weill appeared to shock the Weill show’s anchors when he said consumer banking units should be split from riskier investment banking units. That would mean dismembering Citigroup as well as other big U.S. banks, like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America. It’s an idea that’s traditionally more in line with the banking industry’s harshest critics, not its founding fathers. It’s an ironic twist coming from an empirebuilder who nursed Citigroup into a behemoth. And it’s directly opposed to the stance of the industry’s current leaders, like JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who have been trying to convince regulators and lawmakers of just the opposite, that big banks do not need to be split. Weill said the radical change is necessary if U.S. banks want to rebuild trust and remain on top of the world’s financial system. Weill also criticized banks for taking on too much debt and not providing enough disclosure about what’s on their balance sheets. “Our world hates bankers,” he said. Investment banking, which offers services like trading stocks and packaging loans into securities, can be spectacularly profitable in the good times and spectacularly unprofitable in the bad. Consumer banking, the plain-vanilla business of making loans and accepting deposits, generally offers a steadier, if slower, way to make profits. Until the late ’90s, federal regulations kept them largely separated. A Citigroup spokeswoman declined to comment. A JPMorgan spokesman didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment. Weill retired as CEO of Citigroup in 2003 but remained chairman until 2006, building it into a giant that offered both consumer and investment banking.

New home sales fall

The Commerce Department said Wednesday that sales of new homes fell 8.4 percent last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 350,000. Sales in the Northeast plunged 60 percent in June to the lowest level since November. Nationwide, sales in May and April were revised much higher. June’s sales pace is 15.1 percent higher than the same month last year. The median price of a new home fell 1.9 percent in June from May to $232,600.

Zynga results disappoint

Zynga stock sank $2.09, or 41 percent, to $2.99 in after-hours trading after the online game maker reported a loss in the second quarter, with adjusted earnings and revenue below Wall Street’s already-low expectations. The company behind games “CityVille” and “FarmVille” also lowered its outlook for the year because of delayed games, reduced expectations for its “Draw Something” game and what it called a “more challenging environment on the Facebook Web platform.”

Big order for Boeing

Mexican airline Aeromexico said Wednesday it intends to order 100 Boeing aircraft in an order with a list price of approximately $11 billion. Grupo Aeromexico’s letter of intent includes 90 of Boeing’s forthcoming 737-8 MAX and 10 787-9 Dreamliners. The airline also has nine previously ordered 787-9 Dreamliners.

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Store owner Michelle Wise, left, shift leader Lynne Lukasavage, and crew member Bryce Triplett wait on customers Wednesday at the grand opening of Dunkin’ Donuts on Highway 315 in Plains Township. It is the 13th Northeastern Pennsylvania store for partners Michelle Wise, Jon Wise, Michael Costa, Danny Costa and Mark Pesce. The store, located in the new Richland 315 mixed-use development between the Woodlands Inn and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, is one of the first in the nation to feature digital menu boards with video. It is open 24 hours every day.

Tech could bring business sweet smell of success IMAGINE YOU’RE sitting on a park bench, minding your own business, when suddenly the smell of cooking hot dogs pervades the air. “You know, I could really go for a hot dog right now,” you think, even though you weren’t hungry a moment before. Your mouth watering, you look around, trying to spot the vendor. No luck. Then you notice the hot dog stand down the street. You gladly spend a few dollars to satisfy your craving, and don’t notice the smug expression on the vendor’s face as you walk away. There’s nothing unusual about this scenario. Smell is one of the most primal senses and it’s closely linked with taste and therefore, hunger. Well, advertising technology has arrived that takes advantage of the hold those delicious aromas have over us. In practice, the prototype doesn’t

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was developed, a scent generating USB device was manufactured, and researchers have announced they’re working on televisions that can dispense smells. Sound like a ridiculous gimmick? That’s what they were saying 10 years ago about 3D. So picture this: As you’re watching TV the smell of freshly baked cookies fills the room. Driven to a nearly intolerable hunger for delicious baked confections, you run to the supermarket, which is freshly stocked with the very cookie you were smelling at home. “Digital scent technology” coupled with detailed profiles of customers (Facebook Likes, for example) could prove to be a deadly combination. “Like” a pizzeria? Well, in a few years, you might just be able to smell their pizza once you do. And you’ll probably be buying a slice or two soon thereafter.

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Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.

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Caren West works at her office in Atlanta, Ga. West, like many others, is finding it hard to break away from work while on vacation.

America has become a nation of no vacations By NEDRA RHONE The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Faythe Seniuk, 6, and Jeremy Hules, 5, both of Wilkes-Barre, climb the rope ladder at James S. Keiper Memorial Park.

All the amenities for amusement By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com

an’t seem to find 7-year-old Trever Newell when you need him? Just look up. Almost guaranteed he’s perched atop something high.

Newell has taken to climbing on anything he can, which is par-

tially why he loves the James S. Keiper Memorial Park on Hamilton Avenue in Kingston so much. “Can I show you how fast I can climb up the twisty slide?” he’ll ask. Before anyone can even answer, he’s gone, nimbly making his way up the plastic play apparatus then sliding right back down. “He’s definitely in the climbing stage now,” his mom, Diane Newell, said. “I’m afraid pretty soon that’s going to become the ‘emergency-room’ stage.” The park, dedicated in July 2003, has plenty of diversions for little ones, climbing experts or not: a mix of older and newer equipment, metal slides, baby and traditional swings, a metal teeter-totter and a giant play place with several slides, monkey bars and pedestals as well a shaky, tricky-to-

cross bridge. Trever refers to it as the wiggly bridge and has made quick work of it. Five-year-old Ryan Kersey of Kingston is a fellow climber. “I’ll go all the way up to the top,” he said of the rope grid that sits on one side of the playground. His dad, C.J., 40, likes the park for different reasons. “There’s a lot of extra space here. Ryan was part of the Kingston Lightning soccer league, so we like to bring a ball to kick around. Sometimes we’ll even bring a basketball and shoot hoops.” The park is flanked by a baseball diamond, tennis courts, a soccer field See KEIPER, Page 2C

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Lathan Jones, 18 months, of Plymouth, experiences his first time in a pool – this one the kiddie offering – at the Kingston Community Swimming Pool, adjacent to James S. Keiper Memorial Park.

IF YOU GO What: James S. Keiper Memorial Park Where: Hamilton Avenue, Kingston How to get there: From River Street in Wilkes-Barre, turn onto the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Turn right onto North Gates Avenue, then take the first right onto Hamilton Avenue.

ATLANTA – This spring, during a weeklong vacation in Florida, Caren West wasn’t just wired, she was literally wired – or wireless. The local public-relations whiz spent most of her time in a beach house with laptop open, smartphone ringing and brain firing as she dealt with clients. On the one day she planned a boat trip, she asked for a moment of peace – which she got, until she returned to land and her mobile phone blew up. “It is to the point where it almost doesn’t make sense to go on vacation because not only are you working, but you come back to twice as much work,” said West, co-owner of Caren West Public Relations. “I al- More than half of ways feel guilty American workers about not work- ended 2011 with ing.” an average of 11 West isn’t alone. More than half days’ unused of American work- vacation time, ers ended 2011 according to a with an average of recent survey by 11 days’ unused vacation time, ac- Harris Interactive cording to a recent for JetBlue. survey by Harris Interactive for JetBlue. Financial constraints, fear of losing a job and just having too much work to do are among the reasons workers give for not taking earned time off. If they do go on vacation, many workers find it hard to disconnect, keeping their smartphones, computers and other gadgets at the ready. Managers seem to do better at taking time off. According to one survey from CareerBuilder.com, 81 percent of managers took or plan to take vacation this year, compared with 65 percent of full-time employees. While no one disputes the value of a vacation – research supports the need to avoid burnout and reduce stress – finding the time and the money for a getaway can be a challenge. West, a self-confessed workaholic, takes about 10 vacation days per year, but not without extensive preparation. “Determining when I can take a vacation is tough because we are in a field that changes daily,” she said. “We try to prepare clients by letting them know we have a team of two and four interns.” Her safety net, however, is planning vacations where she knows there is wireless access just in case she needs to put in some office time. Janet Walsh, president and CEO of Birchtree Global LLC, said the working vacation has become the norm, particularly as the workforce becomes more global. “I am seeing a huge trend in people taking their work with them on vacation,” she said. “The boss isn’t going to know if you are sitting on a beach in See VACATIONS, Page 2C

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On a personal level, many employees simply don’t have vacation plans. “The ‘stay-cation’ is the new reality,” Walsh said. Other employees may not take vacation because they fear losing their jobs, and some companies promote that thought process, Walsh added. But for organizations that want to encourage employees to take a break, the remedy is simple: Institute a use-it-orlose-it policy. Several years ago, Smyrna, Ga.-based United Acceptance Inc., a financial organization with more than 140 employees, shifted from a policy that allowed employees to carry over unused vacation time to one in which only 40 hours are allowed to roll from year to year, said human resources manager Katrina Jackson. Last year, only a handful of employees lost vacation hours, and about 65 percent rolled

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Cancun emailing a customer in Portugal, and the customer isn’t going to care either.” Walsh, who recently moved her business, which provides human resources, tax, legal and financial solutions to companies expanding globally, from Atlanta to Bedford Hills, N.Y., found herself working with a client in India on the Fourth of July. “They understand it is a holiday, but they are sitting in their offices waiting for us to respond. If we don’t, someone else will,” she said. A leaner workforce and poor staffing also create a challenge for employees looking to take vacation especially at companies with fewer than 200 employees, which includes 80 percent of total U.S. businesses, See VACATIONS, Page 3C Walsh said.

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ing out how to manage people who may abuse such a free-flowing system. West said she prefers a flexible vacation policy. When a team member goes on vacation, she tries to have as much respect as possible for his or her time off.

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Alivia M. Graboske Alivia Marie Graboske, daughter of April Welebob and Mike Graboske, Hanover Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, July 26. Alivia is a granddaughter of Mike and Jane Welebob and Henry Graboske, all of Hanover Township. She has a sister, Alexa, 12.

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Class of 1962 is contemplating a reunion. Anyone interested, call Walter at 689-2468.

Renata O’Donnell, Wilkes-Barre, daughter of attorneys Neil and Catherine O’Donnell, received the Harry W. and Emma R. Ruggles Award for the Outstanding Graduate during Wyoming O’Donnell Seminary’s commencement. The award was given in recognition of her scholarship, character and contributions to school life. She also received the Francis J. Mehm III Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to school spirit. Prior to commencement, she received the President’s Educational Excellence Award, the Charlotte R. Levy Memorial Mock Trial Prize, the Wyoming Seminary Government Leadership Prize, the Irving Robin Memorial Prize and the Brooks Christian Citizenship Prize. A Levi Sprague Fellow, she has been inducted into the Cum Laude Society, the national academic honor society for college preparatory schools. She was one of four student speakers at the commencement.

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Colleen Steelman, a front desk clerk at Woodloch Pines, Hawley, recently received a $2,500 scholarship from the Resort Hotel Association, Richmond, Va. Steelman is pursuing a degree in hospitality at the Lackawanna College Kiesendahl School of Hospitality, Hawley. She has been a full-time employee at Woodloch Pines for a year. Steelman is the mother of three daughters.

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Class of 1962 is holding a reunion planning meeting at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Grotto Pizza, Edwardsville. All classmates are invited. The 50th reunion will take place on Sept. 29. A tour of Meyers High School will be held prior to a luncheon at the American Legion, 54 Chestnut St., WilkesBarre Township. Contact Ron Kammer at 287-5247 for more information.

Abington Heights High School Class of 1982 is hosting its 30th anniversary reunion from 5-11 p.m. on Aug. 1 1 at Camelot Restaurant and Inn. Tickets are $35 per person. For details, contact ahhs82@groups.facebook.com. During the reunion the class is holding a fundraiser to benefit Liberty Reins Ranch, and equestrian center and co-educational program that provides services for disabled veterans and their immediate family members from Pennsylvania. The ranch, which operates solely on donations, was founded by Deborah Basalyga, a 1982 Abington Heights graduate, who serves as the executive director.

Nanticoke Area High School Class of 1977 is planning a 35th anniversary reunion on Sept. 15 at Konefal’s Grove. Any classmate who did not receive an invitation, or needs more information, can call Judi Dongoski at 823-1540 or Debbie Bukowski Kearney at 718-1830.

Plains Memorial and Sacred Heart High School Class of 1961 is beginning a monthly get together at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Norm’s Pizza and Eatery, WilkesBarre. All classmates, family and friends are invited. For more information contact Mike at 443-7642.

Dallas High School Class of 1982 is hosting its 30th anniversary reunion on Aug. 18 at the Checkerboard Pavilion. Anyone interested, contact Holly and Jim Daubert at stepupcat@live.com.

Race Family Reunion will take place at noon on Aug. 19 at the old Beaumont School, Beaumont. Participants should bring a dish to pass and their own table service. They should also bring family, family information and photos. Pictures can also be emailed to mrace@stny.rr.com. There will be a piñata and games for children. A Facebook page is also available. If not “friended” go to the Facebook pages of Caroline Wintermute or Violet Race.

GAR Memorial High School Classes of 1950 and 1951 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. on Aug. 22 at Mariannaci’s Restaurant, 252 W. Eighth St., Wyoming. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited. For reservations, call Marilyn at 288-3102; Gil at 824-9425; or Don at 417-2421.

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Crestwood students excel in Stock Market Game Two teams from Crestwood High School were recognized for their expertise and knowledge of the stock market in the 2011-2012 Stock Market Game conducted by The Honesdale National Bank Center for Economic Education at The University of Scranton. The game is a 10-week simulation where students from three grade categories (4-6, 7-8, 9-12) invest an imaginary $100,000 in stocks, bonds and mutual funds listed on the major securities exchanges. Separate competitions are held annually, one in the fall semester and two in the spring semester. Student teams that finished first, second and third in their grade categories from the area served by the Honesdale National Bank Center for Economic Education at The University of Scranton Center are invited to attend an annual pizza party and awards ceremony. Among those recognized at this year’s event were two teams from Crestwood High School. These were the first and third-place teams in the 9-12 grade level from the fall 2011 competition. At the ceremony, from left: Mike Williamson, vice president, Prudential Financial; Tom Plishka, team adviser; Charles J. Rafalko, team member; Raymond Cecotti, senior vice president, The Honesdale National Bank; Gavin L. Lewis, team member; and Mark Graziado, vice president, The Honesdale National Bank.

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Traveling with a stranger is a risky and dangerous way to save money Dear Abby: I am planning a trip to Thailand next year and would like to find a traveling partner. My plan is to visit the country and rent a cabin for a month. My interest is solely to share expenses and have a platonic relationship with my travelmate. Thanks for whatever input you can give me. — Traveler From Kansas City Dear Traveler: You’re welcome. My “input” is to urge you to rethink this. I do NOT recommend that you go to a foreign country and rent a cabin in the middle of nowhere with someone you don’t know because it could be dangerous.

DEAR ABBY ADVICE Traveling can present problems unless you have a high degree of compatibility and similar habits. Lowbudget tours are available, and I urge you to research them. Dear Abby: A few weeks ago my husband and I were having an argument. He stormed out of the house and was killed in a wreck while talking to his brother on his cellphone. His family blames me for arguing with him. While I feel sad that the last thing we did was argue, I feel his brother should shoulder some of the blame because he was on the

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cellphone with him, which is illegal in our state. Luckily, no one else was hurt in the crash, but I am very hurt that “John’s” family is so angry at me. Please remind folks not to drive while on a cellphone. — Idaho Widow Dear Widow: Please accept my sympathy for the tragic loss of your husband. It is important you understand that your former in-laws are angry at the fact that he is dead, and are looking for someone other than him to blame for their pain. If your brother-in-law knew John was on his cellphone while driving, then I’m sure he carries some guilt about it. But the fault lies with your husband. P.S. If your letter serves as a

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hope he fails, or let him know that I don’t want to be with a musician? — Out of Tune in Dayton, Ohio

Dear Abby: I am dating a recently divorced man who was married to a very controlling woman for 31 years. I love him very much and see myself with him in the future. However, at the age of 53, he is interested in pursuing a singing career. I dated a musician for 16 years and I do not want a relationship with another one. I’m pretending to be supportive because I don’t want to be another woman telling him what to do or stifling his dreams. Inside I am dreading it. On the other hand, I can’t imagine my life without him. Should I continue to pretend to support him and

Dear Out Of Tune: It is in neither of your best interests for you to continue lying to him because the truth will come to light eventually. He is not the person you dated for 16 years, so let him pursue his dream. After 31 years of misery with his ex, if he can enjoy some success, please don’t begrudge him. To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable — and most frequently requested — poems and essays, send a business-sized, self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: Dear Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage is included.)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Consider that you may not actually be the most qualified person to assess your own life. An outside view will help you understand a part of you that you didn’t before. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Because the task before you seems to warrant your full focus, you will ration your attention. The ones to the right and left of you can’t compete with the job that’s at your center. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Though you may think it’s no big deal, there’s something impressive in your presentation today. It’s spontaneous. You’ll do what you feel and it boomerangs back to you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It does take an effort to keep current, but you’ll manage to stay abreast of people’s lives that interest you. The ones who matter most to you will be aware of their honored place. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This is the day to honor a loved one with the kind of thing that will matter most — a special look, body language that speaks big time, and a quality of attention you haven’t given up for a while. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Enthusiasm goes a long way toward helping you accomplish professional goals right now, while personal goals require more restraint and sensitivity. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is rare these days that you do something for the sake of doing it, because the experience is the main goal. Enjoyment and expansion is the focus now, so get ready to have a good time.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Spending too much time watching television is dangerous because passive entertainment keeps you from interacting with the ones who will profoundly influence your future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Boldness is not about putting your head inside the crocodile’s mouth. That’s foolishness. Boldness is putting your heart in the hands of another person and hoping for mercy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You take ownership of your actions, partly because you’re hyperresponsible and partly because you recognize that it’s the best way to guide and control your destiny. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are always things in life that you must do and don’t much like doing. Taking out the garbage and paying the bills are things that will make their way into your day. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be in the position to choose your focus. Look at the moral implications, and let them weigh heavily on your decision-making process. Enjoying what you do is not a sufficient reason for doing it. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 26). Keep your ears and eyes open through the next six weeks as exciting changes and subtle shifts are happening behind the scenes. In September, you’ll feel like a veil is lifted. November and March bring accomplishment and financial bonus. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 3, 5, 49 and 1.