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NEIL ARMSTRONG: 1930 - 2012

America’s spaceman is dead at 82 Astronaut was first person to walk on the moon.

By LISA CORNWELL and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Neil Armstrong was a soft-spoken engineer who became a global hero when as a steely-nerved pilot he made “one giant leap for man-

kind” with a small step onto the moon. The modest man, who had people on Earth entranced and awed from almost a quarter-million miles away, but credited others for the feat, died Saturday. He was 82. Armstrong died following

complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures, his family said in a statement. Armstrong had had a bypass operation this month, according to NASA. His family didn’t say where he died; he had lived in suburban Cincinnati.

Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon July 20, 1969, capping the most daring of the 20th century’s scientific expeditions. His first See ARMSTRONG, Page 10A

HOUSING PROJECTS: Two privately owned housing complexes in the area are getting a reputation as sources of crime, and solutions aren’t coming easily

Meth lab suspect familiar figure

Woman arrested Friday, killed man in a previous case, according to court papers.

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In this July 28, 2012 file photo, Hanover Township police investigate a shooting at the Hanover Village apartments.

Wilkes-Barre police investigate an incident at the Sherman Hills complex, along Coal and Empire streets.

The trouble next door

By STEVE MOCARSKY and EDWARD LEWIS smocarsky@timesleader elewis@timesleader.com

Violent crime at two of the area’s largest privately owned housing projects – Hanover Village in Hanover Township and Sherman Hills in Wilkes-Barre – has some residents feeling unsafe and neighbors calling for action. Police officials in both communities acknowledge the sprawling complexes are sources of a disproportionate number of violent crimes, and they expressed concern for the law-abiding

people living there. For decades government officials maintained a goal of federally subsidized housing is to ensure that low- to middleincome people have a safe, affordable place to live. But many residents said they feel anything but safe. Most were afraid to have their names used in this story for fear of retaliation from drug dealers and other criminals at the complexes. “As long as you stay in your house, you’re safe,” said Yahaira Rodriguez, who lives with her three children at Hanover Village in Hanover Township.

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“It’s safe now because it’s early,” the 31-year-old said while barbecuing on a small charcoal grill in her small front yard on a warm afternoon last week. “I’ve been here a year. So far, for me, right here, this place is safe. It’s not that bad.” But, she added, she won’t let her children wander around the 15-acre development. And with good reason.

Three weeks prior, two men were shot near the complex entrance during a large fight. In June, two other men were shot, also during a large fight just outside the complex. Two days prior to that, police arrested a village resident and seized hundreds of packets of heroin and thousands in cash from her apartment. The same month a man was assaulted walking to his apartment. “I’m not feeling good at this time,” said Digna Ward, who lives in the comSee COMPLEXES, Page 12A

When five and dimes reigned in region Area native Kresge was king of discount store industry While the once-ubiquitous S.S. Kresge stores (the form of the name on their signs) are long In September 1955, 88-year-old five-and-dime king Edwardsville gone, Kresge’s legacy lives on in Sebastian S. Kresge visited his newly renovated Kmart is the modern Kmart chain, created Wilkes-Barre store for its grand reopening, meeting the reopening out of the Kresge company 50 staff and posing for photos. after the years ago. Kmart itself is celeHe had “taken a special and lively interest in the devastating brating a local milestone this week construction of the local store,” according to The flood of 2011. with the reopening of the EdTimes Leader. That “interest” could well have been Page 9A wardsville store along U.S. Route something more than public relations, for Kresge’s 11, badly damaged in the Tropical 1955 visit was a homecoming of sorts. Storm Lee flooding of September 2011. Born just a few miles from Wilkes-Barre in 1867, Sebastian Spering Kresge was born at Bald MounKresge by mid-20th century was a titan of the discount store industry that had swept America and revolutionized retail buying since the late 1800s. See KRESGE, Page 9A By TOM MOONEY Times Leader Correspondent

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Sebastian Kresge, center, cuts the ribbon on his remodled WilkesBarre store in the 1950s.

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Big trade

Boston sends 3 stars to L.A. Story, 1C

B PEOPLE Birthdays 13B C SPORTS Outdoors 10C

COURTESY OF LUZERNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Weather 12C D BUSINESS Stocks 3D E VIEWS

F. ETC. Puzzles 2F Books 5F G CLASSIFIED

Eighteen months after she killed a man to protect her own life in a methamphetamine lab, Amanda Rose Bowman was found inside another suspected meth lab Friday, Wilkes-Barre police allege. Bowman, 30, of Glen Lyon, was one of three people charged in connection with a suspected mobile meth lab found parked on East Lafayette Place Friday afternoon. Police also arraigned Bowman two men, Christian Joseph Morgan, 38, of Beach Haven, and Courtney M. Wolfe, 29, of Shickshinny, on drug manu- Morgan facturing and other felony charges Saturday morning. During an August 2011, trial, Bowman testified she shot 44-year- Wolfe old Robert Muntz in the head with a .40caliber handgun after Muntz burst into her trailer in Hunlock Township on Feb. 8, 2011. Bowman was not charged with homicide in the incident as prosecutors ruled she acted in self-defense. Muntz was carrying a stolen .22-caliber handgun and wearing a Halloween mask as he entered the trailer, according to investigators. State police said the trailer at 59 Old Tavern Road, which Bowman shared with her boyfriend Jeffrey Layton, was filled with firearms, ammunition and materials used to manufacture methamphetamine. Drug, weapons and other charges weSee METH, Page 7A

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POLICE BLOTTER HAZLETON – Pennsylvania State Police Saturday said an arrest warrant was issued for Justin Lee Vaughn, 24, of Hazleton after he failed to return to the MinSec community corrections center on Broad Street after completing his community service. Anyone with information on the whereVaughn abouts of Vaughn is asked to contact state police Hazleton at 570 459-3890. PITTSTON – The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement issued a citation for selling alcoholic beverages to a minor to CFM-NEPA LLC doing business as the Convenient Food Mart at the intersection of North Main and Panama streets. The violation occurred on July 15, the bureau said.

LOCAL BRIEF LUZERNE – Luzerne Borough will hold a free tire recycling event sponsored by the Luzerne County Waste Management Department and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Two tire collections are scheduled, with the first to be Oct. 6 at the Butler Township road department, 14 W. Butler Drive, Drums, and the second, Oct. 13 at Hanover Area High School, 1600 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township. Call the Luzerne Borough secretary for any further information at (570) 287-7633.

John Nagy August 25, 2012

M. Nagy, 78, of SpringJ ohn brook, passed away Saturday,

August 25, 2012, at Riverside Rehab and Nursing Center, Taylor. He was born in Dupont, March 31, 1934, and was a son of the late John and Madeline (Klimek) Nagy. John was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston. He attended Dupont schools. John was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired in 1979 from RCA, Dunmore. John was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6520 Cortez, Mt. Cobb. John was a good-natured and humorous man. He appreciated and loved the outdoors and took great joy in gardening, hunting, fishing and connecting with nature. He was an impressive, selftaught violin player and enjoyed all genres of music. While serving in Korea, he shared his talent by playing in a band entertaining the troops. Throughout his life, he also played in several local bands. Music, nature, family and friends were cherished aspects of John’s life, a life he lived fully and with great happiness. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank. John is survived by his wife of 51 ½ years, the former Dorothy Pearage Nagy; sons, John, Tenn.; Brian and his wife, Denise, Moscow; daughter, Jacqueline and her husband, Michael Yalch, Nanticoke and sister, Evelyn Pearage, Dupont. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Kayla, BJ, Michael, Cassandra; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, with the Rev. Joseph Bertha officiating. Friends may call Monday from 5 until 8 p.m. Parastas Services will be held at 7 p.m. Interment will be held at the parish cemetery. AMVETS Honor Guard of Dupont will provide military honors. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com. More Obituaries, Page 8A

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Rx for medication: A motorcycle run Event raises funds to help area residents who suffer from mental illness.

WEEKLY LOTTERY SUMMARY

Big Four, Midday Sunday: 5-9-4-1 Monday: 0-9-9-1 Tuesday: 5-3-0-3 Wednesday: 8-4-5-3 Thursday: 9-9-2-0 Friday: 4-8-4-4 Saturday: 0-2-6-9

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Jack Tereska parks his bike at the Swoyersville American Legion pavilion at the end of the Angel Medication motorcycle run in Memory of Mark J. Valanski.

people simply cannot afford their medications," said Jacki Rydzafski, a nurse and long time employee of CCS. Rydzafski emphasized these clients cannot successfully live without medications even for a short time. She said she was very grateful Pokorny was focusing on this very specific and necessary community need. Pokorny lauded Jim Alansky, Wilkes-Barre Township, for his efforts in planning out the bike route. Covering approximately 72 miles, the bikers made their way from The Checkerboard Inn in Trucksville, through Nanticoke, Berwick and Mountain

Top, finishing at the American Legion pavilion in Swoyersville, where participants were treated to good food, fellowship and the opportunity to participate in various raffles. "It was a beautiful day, an excellent route and a good cause," said Randy Schweiss, Hunlock Creek. Attendees said they considered it a privilege to raise money for those in the area challenged by mental health issues. "Mental illness is more prevalent in the community than people realize, and this fundraiser is very necessary and appreciated," said Brian Dougherty, Wilkes-

Barre. The Band Jax and 25 Cent Smoke were on hand to provide music for the event. Pokorny said she is grateful not only for those who participated in the run, but to those who donated items for the raffles and for those who gave generously. She said she anticipates holding the bike run annually, but that she will also be coordinating other events. Anyone wishing to support the Angel Medication effort, a nonprofit organization, should send a check or money order to Angel Medication, 18 Marabee Avenue, Dallas, Pa. 18612.

Florence Kelly

Emerson Ramage

August 24, 2012

Phillips, Plains Township; greatgrandchildren, Emma Kelly Murphy, Cara Grace Murphy; sister, Genevieve Sabatini, Chicago, Ill.; nephews and nieces. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoanfuneralhome.com.

Arline Passetti August 25, 2012 C. Passetti, 85, of Oak A rline Street, Sugar Notch, passed

Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Pittston. Born in West Pittston, December 16, 1916, a son of the late Carl and Anna Price Ramage, he was a graduate of West Pittston High School and the Wharton School of Finance. He was retired from WILK Radio where he was employed as Business Manager and Controller. He was a Past Master and 50 year member of Valley Masonic Lodge No. 499. Emerson was a member of the former Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church where he was a member of the M and M Class, served as a Deacon and Trustee and sang in the Choir. He served on the Board of Directors for the Pittston YMCA and United Way of Luzerne County. Emerson is preceded in death by wife, Marion Reed Ramage; infant daughter, Carol Ramage; son, John Ramage; grandsons, Nathan Hemperly, Kyle Ramage; brother, Carl Ramage. He is survived by daughter, Patricia Miller and husband, David, Roaring Brook Township; son, Russell Ramage and wife, Donna, Hockessin, Del.; daughter-in-law, Donna Kaye Ramage, Victor, N.Y.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, a niece, four step-grandchildren, seven step-great-grand-

children and one step-great-great grandchild. The family would like to thank the staff of Wesley Village for their care and compassion throughout the past few years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. The Rev. Jeff Levy of Moscow United Methodist Church will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. Valley Lodge No. 499 will conduct services Monday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Valley Lodge No. 499 building fund for flood restoration or the West Pittston Library.

Anne Bonsavage

away on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Celtic Health Care inpatient unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Wilkes-Barre on January 8, 1927. She was a daughter of the late Arline C. Lewis. She was a member of Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch, and was also a former volunteer with the American Red Cross. She loved spending her time with her family, especially with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed talking on the telephone with her chards, Kyle Reese, Cory Reese; family and friends. great-grandchildren, Kayleen, SheaShe was preceded in death by her lyn and Andrew Yermal, Emma and husband, Evaristo P. Passetti; infant Brady Thomas, Aidan Krieger, Apagranddaughter, Kristan T. Passetti; lonia Passetti, Sareina Wootton, grandson, infant grandson, Charles London Fenner, Daniel and Dylan Z. Passetti and brother, Dave Lewis. Bayhurst. Two nephews also surSurviving are her daughters, Covive. lette Yermal and her husband, DaFuneral services will be held on vid, Ellicott City, Md., Anne RiTuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Gechards and her husband, Donald, orge A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, Pittston, Jacqueline Reese and her 105 N. Main St., Ashley. A Mass of husband, Richard, Fredericksburg, Christian Burial is at 10 a.m. in Holy Va.; sons, Edward Passetti, at home; Robert Passetti and his wife, Marie, Family Church, with the Rev. JoGlen Lyon; grandchildren, Jennifer seph Kakareka officiating. InterKrieger, Robert Passetti Jr., Susan ment will follow in St. Charles CemThomas, Jeffrey Passetti, April Pas- etery, Sugar Notch. Family and setti, Audry Rose Bayhurst, Alexan- friends may call on Monday from 6 der Passetti, David Yermal Jr., Eric to 8 p.m. Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 Yermal, Michael Richards, Eric Ri- a.m.

August 24, 2012 nne Bonsavage, 87, of Hanover A Street, Warrior Run, passed away Friday morning, August, 24,

2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. She was a 1942 graduate of Hanover Township High School and a member of Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch. Anne and her husband, Charles, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 28, 2012. She was very proud of her 65th anniversary. Charles and Anne were married on June 28, 1947, after Charles, a Navy veteran, was discharged from the service after World War II. Anne, with her husband, enjoyed numerous trips to California to visit her son and family and was satisfied that she had traveled and enjoyed her life. She was a devoted mother and loving wife and lived in Warrior Run after she was married. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Shircavage; brothers, John and Stephen Shircavage and sister, Mary Bilak. Surviving are her loving husband, Charles; son, also Charles; grandson, Charles Dominick; granddaughter, Nicole, all of San Diego, Calif.; sister, Stephania Zear-

Quinto, Midday Sunday: 4-6-8-0-8 Monday: 5-5-7-3-4 Tuesday: 2-1-1-6-8 Wednesday: 1-5-6-8-4 Thursday: 8-1-1-4-7 Friday: 7-1-4-9-1 Saturday: 7-5-5-8-8 Treasure Hunt Sunday: 02-04-06-15-19 Monday: 07-08-14-25-30 Tuesday: 01-06-09-26-28 Wednesday: 06-16-22-24-28 Thursday: 10-12-21-25-28 Friday: 05-07-13-18-25 Saturday: 02-09-11-22-24 Daily Number, 7 p.m. Sunday: 3-8-4 Monday: 9-9-1 Tuesday: 4-1-1 Wednesday: 3-3-5 Thursday: 4-1-6 Friday: 5-2-6 Saturday: 2-3-3 Big Four, 7 p.m. Sunday: 5-6-9-9 Monday: 0-8-2-2 Tuesday: 1-5-2-4 Wednesday: 0-3-1-5 Thursday: 7-1-3-0 Friday: 0-4-4-9 Saturday: 0-5-5-9 Quinto, 7 p.m. Sunday: 2-5-0-4-7 Monday: 4-9-6-7-0 Tuesday: 7-7-5-7-6 Wednesday: 0-8-5-4-9 (8-0-80-8, double draw) Thursday: 3-0-7-3-7 Friday: 6-1-0-9-7 Saturday: 4-4-8-5-8

merson H. Ramage, 95, of West Pittston, passed away Friday, E August 24, 2012, in The United

G. Kelly, 84, of Plains F lorence Township, died Friday evening,

August 24, 2012, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Plains Township, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Kunegunda (Niedzielska) Gosiewski. Florence was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, class of 1946, and was employed as a Seamstress for Plains Manufacturing and Harbour Casuals until her retirement. She was a member of the I.L.G.W.U., a former member of Sacred Heart Church, Plains Township, and currently was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Kelly, on January 26, 2001; brothers, Frank and Stanley Gosiewski; sisters, Mary Stavish, Sophie Dreabit, Lottie Westawski and infant sister Josephine. Surviving are her son, John A. Kelly, Plains Township; daughter, Lois Phillips and husband, Nick, Plains Township, grandchildren, Lori Murphy and her husband, Dr. James Murphy, Philadelphia; Kelly Phillips, Middletown, Conn..; Nick

DETAILS Daily Number, Midday Sunday: 3-6-4 Monday: 5-2-6 Tuesday: 5-4-1 Wednesday: 5-5-1 Thursday: 2-1-1 Friday: 4-4-2 Saturday: 8-5-0

By GERI GIBBON Times Leader Correspondent

SWOYERSVILLE – Cherise Pokorny was well aware Saturday’s Angel Medication motorcycle run was much more than a fun activity for area bikers. The run, held in memory of her brother, Mark Valanski, was an opportunity to raise money for area residents who suffer from mental illness and can’t afford necessary prescriptions. Pokorny, coordinator of the event, said these medications can markedly increase the quality of people’s lives. She said her brother greatly benefited from these during his lifetime. Mark, who passed away suddenly in 2009, didn’t let his struggle with bipolar disorder stop him from helping others. After his death, many who knew him shared stories about his big heart and his desire to assist people in need. In that spirit, Pokorny puts together events throughout the year to raise money for area residents who cannot afford mental health medications. She works closely with Community Counseling Services, Wilkes-Barre, to insure those who rely on such medications do not have to go without them. "With budget cutbacks and economic concerns, it has become a more common occurrence that

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foss, Mountain Top; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at noon from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Holy Family Church, with the Rev. Joseph Kakareka officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 11 a.m. until noon. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Family Church, 828 Main St., Sugar Notch, PA 18706.

Cash 5 Sunday: 03-18-24-28-41 Monday: 14-22-27-35-38 Tuesday: 10-12-18-30-36 Wednesday: 05-06-26-32-36 Thursday: 17-18-29-38-42 Friday: 05-18-29-32-33 Saturday: 13-19-24-34-38 Match 6 Lotto Monday: 01-03-20-26-27-32 Thursday: 01-10-21-29-31-41 Powerball Wednesday: 22-29-31-47-55 Power ball: 19 Saturday: 01-06-07-20-49 Power ball: 23 Mega Millions Tuesday: 05-13-20-23-33 Megaball: 30 Megaplier: 02 Friday: 25-34-45-46-49 Mega ball: 34 Megaplier: 02

OBITUARIES Bonsavage, Anne Byram, Eleanor Cianfichi, Rosalie Firestone, Richard Gola, Mary Ann Kelly, Florence Meier, Gloria Miles, Angeline Nagy, John Passetti, Arline Ramage, Emerson Regan, Jane Rood, Robert Simalchik, Genevieve Sparich, Salvatore Sr. Whispell, Gale Yungkurth, Mary Page 2A, 8A

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DUPONT

Cancer fundraiser ahead

n event to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides A Against Breast Cancer Walk will be

held Sept. 7, at the Midtown Sports Bar & Grill, Concord Drive, Dupont. A special happy hour fundraiser will be held, “Drink To Pink” and will feature drink specials, live music and raffle baskets. A $5 donation will benefit the cancer walk and pink attire is encouraged.

HAZLETON

DUI checkpoints listed

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop N, Hazleton, announced that DUI checkpoints and roving DUI patrols will take place Labor Day weekend, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ending at midnight on Monday. DALLAS

Dallas has new schedule

The staff and administration of Dallas High School announces students and staff will be working and learning in a new five-period, fiveday cycle schedule. The new schedule offers students the opportunity to take up to 10 academic credits per school year. The school added a dozen new courses to the curriculum. New faculty members also join the staff this year, including: Guidance: Matt Kelly (long -term substitute), Wellness: Nancy Roberts, English: Matt Samuel (long-term substitute), Special Education: Doug Mucha & Casey Cicale, Technology: Marc Golden. Opening day for students in the Dallas School District will be Wednesday. High school students may enter the building at 7:30 a.m. Student homeroom assignments will be posted on the commons windows. Sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students will report to the middle school building between 7:45 and 8 a.m. “Back to School” Night will be held Sept. 10, beginning at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Students in the first through fifth grades will attend full day sessions from 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. beginning Wednesday. Kindergarten students will start their regular schedule beginning on Wednesday as follows: A.M. kindergarten: 9:05 to 11:45 a.m.; P.M. kindergarten: 1 to 3:35 p.m. The school building will open at 9 a.m. All students, including kindergarten, will report directly to their classrooms. Back to School Nights will be held starting at 7 p.m. at the Dallas Elementary School as follows: Sept. 11 for Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and special subjects; Sept.13 for third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade. The initial PTO meeting for the school year will be held in the Library on Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.. New volunteer orientation will be conducted before the meeting at 6:45 p.m. PLAINS TOWNSHIP

United Way plans kickoff

United Way of Wyoming Valley’s Labor Participation Committee said the annual Labor Kick-Off Event in support of this year’s United Way campaign will be held on Sept. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Plains Township Park Pavilion. Cost of the event, which will be a cook-out, is $11 per person and reservations can be made by calling 270-9109. Deadline for making reservations is Sept. 10. WHITE HAVEN

Whitewater release is set

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers Philadelphia District announced it has enough water storage to hold a whitewater release Sept. 1 from the Francis E. Walter Dam off White Haven Road. The schedule now includes 22 whitewater releases in 2012. The corps will announce at a later date if it is able to hold additional whitewater releases on Sept. 2 and 14.

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LOCAL Young issues apology to Toohils Candidate had accused opponent’s family of not paying property taxes. By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

Candidate for state representative Ransom Young has backed off the attack he made last week against the parents of his opponent, state Rep. Tarah Toohil, RButler Township, for not paying their property taxes.

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Toohil

Young, a Democratic Butler Township supervisor, based the attack on the listing of two parcels of vacant land owned by Toohil’s parents, Peter and Barbara Toohil, in a Luzerne County tax sale no-

tice published in The Times Leader Aug.17. Peter and Barbara Toohil have now paid the delinquent 2010 taxes on both parcels and they are no longer listed for tax sale. Toohil, in turn, accused Young of attacking her parents for political gain and demanded Young publically apologize. Young apologized to Peter and Barbara Toohil in a letter sent by his press secretary to The Times Leader Friday evening. “It is no secret that I am upset

over the cuts in educational funding that have been a part of the budgets for which Representative Toohil has voted,” Young wrote. “…When I read the notice about unpaid school taxes, with the knowledge that Ms. Toohil not only lives with her parents, but also uses their property to manage her campaign, I became even more upset. I could not understand how an adult child would allow her parents to become delinquent over such an important issue.

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A ring of winners Bosack’s Market takes top honors again for fresh and third for smoked at 9th annual festival in Plymouth. By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent

PLYMOUTH – Crowds of hungry people from across Northeastern Pennsylvania came out to the 9th Annual Plymouth Kielbasa Festival on Saturday to celebrate the famous Polish sausage so popular throughout the area. The two-day event featured dozens of food vendors, serving all types of fresh and smoked kielbasa and sausages, as well as stands featuring potato pancakes, freshfried vegetables, pulled-pork barbecue, crab cakes, funnel cakes and buttered corn-onthe-cob. The highlight of the annual festival is the kielbasa judging competition with Bosack’s Market of Olyphant taking first place for fresh kielbasa and Komensky’s Market in Dupont walking away with top honors for smoked rings. "This is our 10th trophy to add to our display case," beamed Gail Bosack, who also place third in the smoked kielbasa category. "It’s a lot of hard work to make good kielbasa, but an event like this makes it all worthwhile.’’ Bosack said their product has been shipped as far away as California and many people from throughout the Wyoming Valley take the drive to Olyphant to purchase their award-winning kielbasa and 14 different varieties of sausage. "The weather this year has been absolutely perfect and the crowds have been huge," explained Susan Gryziec, vice president of Plymouth Alive, the organization that organizes the festival. "After the hurricane last year, we are blessed that this weekend has See FEST, Page 7A

City said revenue would to towards equipment purchases and upgrades. By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

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Mary Ann Medura of Plymouth, left, and her daughter Susan Drozginski of Duryea along with Medura’s granddaughters Leah, 4, and Lexi Drozginski, 1, watch the parade.

Home sweet hometown flavor of Plymouth PLYMOUTH – Walking up and down Main Street at the 9th annual Kielbasa Festival, one thing was missing – mustard seeds. Back in the day, my mom and dad would make kielbasa

BILL O’BOYLE OPINION for the holidays and mom – Elizabeth Kraszewski O’Boyle – always added mustard seeds to the mix. It was a recipe brought from Poland near Krakow that she stuck to and

we all enjoyed every Easter and Christmas. Just about everybody in our family made kielbasa and all called for mustard seeds. But the little yellow spicy gems are no longer to be found – at least not in the kielbasa I tasted at the festival. “The Germans use those,” one person told me.

“Only the Lithuanians use mustard seeds,” said another. It’s been a long time since I helped turn the handle on the meat grinder as my dad held the casings and my mom mixed the meat filling that became kielbasa, but I miss those little yellow seeds. See HOME, Page 7A

Loyal animal pals get a ‘thanks’ from their humans The ‘Bark for Life’ event recognizes a bond that grows when cancer strikes. By RALPH NARDONE Times Leader Correspondent

WILKES-BARRE – When a cancer diagnosis is given, patients who face a new sometimes terrible future will naturally lean on their families for support. They also garner a lot of support from their pets, according to organizers of the first “Bark for Life of Wyoming Valley” event on Saturday at Nesbitt Memorial Park. To give owners and their pets an opportunity to participate together in the fight against cancer and to recognize those pets that stay by their owners with unconditional love, the American Cancer Society organized the event along with members of See BARK, Page 7A

“In my response to what I perceived as yet another slap in the face to the education of our children, I inadvertently, and with sincere regret, allowed Mr. & Mrs. Toohil to be caught in the middle. I will continue to fight for our children’s education, and no doubt will cause Ms. Toohil some discomfort with the facts; however, I regret that anything I may have said was perceived as a personal attack on Peter and Barbara.” Tarah Toohil did not respond to a request for a response.

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HAZLE TWP. – For the right price, the terminal, equipment and even the Hazleton Municipal Airport could bear the name of a sponsor and provide needed revenue to maintain the facility. The city of Hazleton which took over the airport this year expects the airport to be selfsufficient and cover general operating expenses, but the additional revenue would go towards equipment purchases and upgrades. Mayor Joe Yannuzzi offered a ballpark estimate of $250,000 as what the sponsorships could raise. “I think it might work,” he said Friday. The city budgeted $90,000 this year for airport operations, the mayor said. The money is expected to come from fuel sales, hangar rentals and tie down fees. But an influx of money is needed to improve the amenities and increase the services, he said. The airport received a $93,750 grant through PennDOT’s aviation development program to purchase airfield maintenance equipment and must come up with a 20 percent match. The money would go towards the purchase two fuel trucks, cutting decks for a tractor, chainsaws and other equipment. Sponsorships for the equipment or vehicles could provide the match and allow the city to seek other grants. As it stands now the city doesn’t apply for many grants requiring matches because it doesn’t have the money, Yannuzzi said. City engineer Dominic Yannuzzi added the length of a sponsorship has yet to be determined. “We’re open to different terms,” he said. The sponsors would be recognized, he explained. For example, he said, in return for providing the match required to purchase a cutting deck a sponsor’s name would be put on the piece of equipment and a plaque placed in the terminal. There have been some inquiries about the idea backed by the city administration, but no offers have been made yet. “We didn’t put it out there yet,” the mayor said. If anyone is interested he suggested they call his office at 570 459-4910. Jerry Lynott, a Times Leader staff writer, can be contacted at 570 829-7237.

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CARACAS, Venezuela — A huge explosion rocked Venezuela’s biggest oil refinery and unleashed a ferocious fire Saturday, killing at least 26 people and injuring more than 80 others in the deadliest disaster in memory for the country’s key oil industry. Balls of fire rose over the Amuay refinery, one of the largest in the world, in video posted on the Internet by people who were nearby at the time. Government officials pledged to restart the refinery within two days

and said the country has plenty of fuel supplies on hand to meet its domestic needs as well as its export commitments. At least 86 people were injured, nine of them seriously, Health Minister Eugenia Sader said at a hospital where the wounded were taken. She said 77 people suffered light injuries and were released from the hospital. Officials said those killed included a 10-year-old boy, and that 17 of the 26 victims were National Guard troops stationed at a post next to the refinery. President Hugo Chavez declared three days of mourning in the country. “This affects all of us,” Chavez said by phone on state television. “It’s very sad, very pain-

Participants in the annual Zombie Walk through parts of central Stockholm, Sweden, enter the subway Saturday. Although the subway authority allowed the walk it stipulated that no brains were to be eaten by the ‘undead.’

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ful.” Chavez said he ordered a “deep investigation” to determine what caused the explosion.

Vice President Elias Jaua, who traveled to the area in western Venezuela, said the authorities tried “to save the greatest number of lives.”

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NATO airstrike in eastern Afghanistan killed a senior commandA er of the Pakistani Taliban who had close ties with al-Qaida, dealing a blow to the militants who operate on both sides of the countries’ porous border. Mullah Dadullah was killed Friday in Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province, which lies just across the border from the Pakistani tribal area of Bajur, the military alliance said. He was the Pakistani Taliban leader in Bajur, and NATO said Saturday that Dadullah also was responsible for the movement of fighters and weapons across the frontier as well as attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Afghanistan. Eleven other militants were also killed in the airstrike in Kunar’s Shigal district, about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the Pakistani border.

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Romney turns to Ohio GOP contender promises to help women-led businesses if he becomes president. By STEVE PEOPLES and PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press

POWELL, Ohio — Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney declared Saturday that “women need our help” as he promised to help promote women-led businesses should he defeat President Barack Obama in November’s election. The appeal came as the former Massachusetts governor tried to shrug off a series of unwanted distractions before the Republican convention opens Monday in Florida. “Just a word to the women entrepreneurs out there, if we become president and vice president, we want to speak to you, we want to help you,” Romney said with running mate Paul Ryan at his side

during an outdoor rally that drew an estimated 5,000 people to the Columbus area. “Women in this country are more likely to start businesses than men. Women need our help.” The promise comes as Republicans face difficult questions about the party’s position on abortion after a Missouri Senate candidate’s recent suggestion that women’s bodies can prevent pregnancy in cases of “legitimate rape.” It also comes less than 24 hours after Romney raising the discredited rumor that Obama wasn’t born in the United States. The comment, and Romney’s efforts to explain it, overshadowed his economic message as he campaigned near his Michigan birthplace on Friday. Romney did not repeat the remark on Saturday, but instead assailed the Democratic incumbent for failing to deliver on his campaign promises. “I can almost read his speech now. It’ll be filled with promises and tell people how wonderful things are,” Romney said

of the speech Obama will give at the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina next month. “It is not his words people have to listen to. It’s his action and his record. And if they look at that, they’ll take him out of the office and put people into the office who’ll actually get America going again." At the same time, Obama used his weekend radio and Internet address and a new TV ad to highlight Romney’s plans for the Medicare health program for seniors. Obama doesn’t mention his Republican challenger in the radio address but says the Medicare program is about keeping promises to millions of seniors who have put in a lifetime of hard work. His new 30-second TV ad says Romney “would break that promise” and replace the current Medicare system with a voucher program that wouldn’t keep up with costs. “Insurance companies could just keep raising rates,” the new ad says.

Obama: Romney views ‘extreme’ President says competitor deals in factually dishonest arguments that could haunt him in debates.

be willing to make a range of compromises with Republicans, confident there are some who would rather make deals than remain part of “one of the least productive Congresses in American history.” With the remarks, Obama set up a By BEN FELLER contrast between Romney, whom he cast AP White House Correspondent as an extremist pushing staunchly conservative policies, and himself, by saying he WASHINGTON — President Barack would work across party lines. It was a Obama said Mitt Romney has locked seeming play for the independent voters himself into “extreme positions” on ecowho decide close elections and tell pollnomic and social issues and would surely impose them if elected, trying to discredit sters they want to see the often-gridlocked his Republican rival at the biggest political politicians in Washington solve the nation’s problems. moment of his life. Mainly, Obama was intent on counterIn an interview with The Associated ing Romney even before his challenger got Press, Obama said Romney lacks serious to the Republican National Convention, ideas, refuses to “own up” to the responwhich starts Monday in Tampa, Fla. In sibilities of what it takes to be president, and deals in factually dishonest arguments doing so, the president depicted his opponent as having accumulated ideas far that could soon haunt him in face-to-face outside the mainstream with no room to debates. Obama also offered a glimpse of how he turn back. “I can’t speak to Governor Romney’s would govern in a second term of divided motivations,” Obama said. “What I can government, insisting rosily that the say is that he has signed up for positions, forces of the election would help break Washington’s stalemate. He said he would extreme positions, that are very consistent

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with positions that a number of House Republicans have taken. And whether he actually believes in those or not, I have no doubt that he would carry forward some of the things that he’s talked about.” Obama spoke to the AP on Thursday before heading off to a long weekend with his family at Camp David, the secluded presidential retreat in the Maryland mountains.

NEW YORK — All nine people wounded during a dramatic confrontation between police and a gunman outside the Empire State Building were struck by bullets fired by the two officers, police said Saturday, citing ballistics evidence. The veteran patrolmen who opened fire on the suit-wearing gunman, Jeffrey Johnson, had only an instant to react when he whirled and pointed a .45-caliber pistol as they approached him from behind on a busy sidewalk. Officer Craig Matthews shot seven times. Officer Robert Sinishtaj fired nine times, police said. Neither had ever fired their weapons before on a patrol. The volley of gunfire felled Johnson in just a few seconds and left nine other people bleeding on the sidewalk. In the initial chaos Friday, it wasn’t clear whether Johnson or the officers were responsible for the trail of wounded, but based on ballistic and other evidence, “it appears that all nine of the victims were struck either by fragments or by bullets fired by police,” Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly told reporters on Saturday at a community event in Harlem. He reiterated that the officers appeared to have no choice but to shoot Johnson, whose body had 10 bullets wounds in the chest, arms and legs. “I believe it was handled well,” Kelly said. The officers confronted Johnson as he walked, casually, down the street after gunning down a former co-worker on the sidewalk outside the office they once shared. The shooting happened at 9 a.m., as the neighborhood bustled with people arriving for work. The gunman and his victim, Steve Ercolino, had a history of workplace squabbles before Johnson was laid off from their company, Hazan Import Corp., a year ago. At one point, the two men had grappled physically in an elevator. John Koch, the property manager at the office building where the men worked, said security camera footage showed the two pushing and shoving. The tussle ended when Ercolino, a much larger man, pinned Johnson against the wall of the elevator by the throat, Koch said. Ercolino let him go after a few moments, and the two men went their separate ways. “They didn’t like each other,” Koch said.

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Irene became the costliest Category 1 U.S. hurricane on record since at least 1980. By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press

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Isaac heads to Fla. after hitting Haiti Storm threatens Florida just as the Republican Party gathers for its convention. By TRENTON DANIEL Associated Press

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Tropical Storm Isaac pushed into Cuba on Saturday after sweeping across Haiti’s southern peninsula, where it brought flooding and at least three deaths, adding to the misery of a poor nation still trying to recover from the terrible 2010 earthquake. Forecasters say the storm poses a threat to Florida Monday and Tuesday, just as the Republican Party gathers for its national convention in Tampa. It could eventually hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of nearly 100 mph. Due to the weather, the convention will convene Monday, then recess until Tuesday afternoon once the storm is expected to have passed. Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency and officials urged vacationers to lead the Florida Keys and the U.S. National Hurricane Center said a hurricane warning was in effect there, as well as for the west coast of Florida from Bonita Beach south to Ocean Reef and for Florida Bay. He is canceling his speech at the convention as well. At least three people were reported dead. A woman and a child died in the Haitian town of

Souvenance, Sen. Francisco Delacruz told a local radio station. A10-year-old girl died in Thomazeau when a wall fell on her, said Marie Alta Jean-Baptiste, director of Haiti’s Civil Protection Office. She said as many as 5,000 people were evacuated because of flooding. Many, however, stayed and suffered. The Grive River overflowed north of Port-au-Prince, sending chocolate-brown water spilling through the sprawling shantytown of Cite Soleil, where many people grabbed what they could of their possessions and carried them on their heads, wading through waist-deep water. “From last night, we’re in misery,” said Cite Soleil resident Jean-Gymar Joseph. “All our children are sleeping in the mud, in the rain.” More than 50 tents in a quake settlement collapsed, forcing people to scramble through the mud to try to save their belongings. About 300 homes in Cite Soleil lost their roofs or were flooded three feet deep, according to Rachel Brumbaugh, operation manager for the U.S. nonprofit group World Vision. Isaac was centered about 40 miles east of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, early Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. It was moving northwest at 17 mph. Tropical force winds extended nearly 205 miles from the storm’s center, giving Isaac a broad sweep as it passes.

Antonia Schreiber is taking no chances on the next big storm. The remnants of Hurricane Irene turned the 200-year-old building that housed her Catskill Mountains spa boutique into a muddy mess a year ago in Windham, N.Y. She managed to reopen in the same town within months — but this time on higher ground. "If it happens once, history has a tendency to repeat itself, and I hope it’s a long, long time from now," Schreiber said, "but that’s not a chance I want to take again." Hard lessons have been learned in the year since Irene sent sedans bobbing down rivers, swept away historic covered bridges, put millions in the dark and killed dozens of people along the Eastern Seaboard. Responses range from personal gestures, like buying a home generator, to statewide policy changes, like the tightening of utility regulations. Many of the reactions are based on the belief that whileIrenesurprised areas more used to blizzards than tropical weather, future storms are inevitable. "Our question for Vermont is: What did we learn fromIrenethat we would do again and would put us in a better position with future storms in a climate-change future?" said Gov. Peter Shumlin, who scrambled after the storm hit his state Aug. 28 to help hill towns cut off from the world. As Irene made landfall in North Carolina and roared up the East Coast, a densely populated corridor loaded with high-rises, suburban sprawl and pricey beach homes, officials in New York City and Long Island braced for storm surges and heavy winds by evacuating low-lying coastal areas and shutting down one of the world’s largest subway systems. The storm made a direct hit on New York City as a tropical storm, but damage there — and in other big cities such as Philadelphia and Boston — was minimal. That gave many Easterners the impression that the muchfeared storm was a dud. But in the days to follow, it became clear that the lashing rains had saved their most dramatic damage for 100 miles or more in-

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subordination of the safety of children to its economic self-interests, and to its interest in maintaining and perpetuating its reputation.” The complaint was filed electronically in Philadelphia state court, Slade McLaughlin, a lawyer for Victim 1, told The Associated Press. The suit names no other defendants than the State College university. Sandusky was convicted in June of 45 criminal counts for sexual abuse of 10 boys, both on and off campus. At 68, he awaits sentencing that will likely send him to prison for the rest of his life.

Victim 1 and his mother reported Sandusky to the boy’s high school and the Clinton County child protective agency in November 2009. Their complaint triggered the state investigation that last year resulted in the criminal charges against Sandusky and two university officials. Former Penn State administrator Gary Schultz and athletic director Tim Curley, who is on leave, were charged with perjury and failure to report suspected child abuse. Famed football coach Joe Paterno was fired. He died last January.

the Bark for Life would give them and their owners a chance to get together in their own event, she said. The Bark for Life included several dog and owner teams who walked around Nesbitt Park, raffles, assorted dog treats and care products and a “Cancer Barked up the Wrong Tree” pet luminary in honor of pets who were lost to cancer, Thorne said. “It’s a canine event that helps in the fight against cancer,” she added. Russell Keeler, a member of the Relay for Life Committee, wants the Bark for Life to grow in popularity locally as it has in other parts of country. Allowing cancer survivors to participate with their pets helps the healing

process, Keeler said. The patients often say how important it is to them their dog is always there during their tough times, Keeler said. Diane Sickler from Dallas brought Abby, a border collie, who was very helpful when she was going through chemotherapy and radiation therapy several years ago. “I was too dizzy to do anything but live,” Sickler said. “Abby was curled up at my feet all the time,” she added. “It’s nice to know someone cares. Abby was watching over me,” she said. Keeler pointed out the event helped dog owners honor their beloved pets that fought cancer too.

glimpse of a yellow mustard seed would be there. I didn’t find any. My friend Rich Mackiewicz still makes kielbasa at his mom’s Continued from Page 3A house in Larksville and they use As I went from stand to stand, I mustard seeds, but they aren’t at anticipated looking at each kielba- the Kielbasa Festival this year. My weekend wasn’t ruined, sa sample with the hope that a

however, because kielbasa can still taste pretty darned good without the mustard seeds. Judging the Kielbasa Contest was still an honor and a joy that I look forward to each year. What I realized in my walk down Main Street and Memory

HARRISBURG — The young man whose 2009 allegations of sexual abuse led to the Penn State scandal and criminal convictions of former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is asking a court to find the university also at fault. A lawsuit, filed Friday by the person known as Victim 1 at Sandusky’s trial, said university officials made deliberate decisions not to report Sandusky to authorities. It described their actions as “a function of (Penn State’s) purposeful, deliberate and shameful

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the local Relay for Life Committee. A loyal dog can offer a lot of therapeutic benefits for cancer patients, according to Desiree Thorne, manager of the local Relay for Life events for the Cancer Society. Dogs are a part of the family and the society respects their value in helping patients survive, Thorne said. The Bark for Life came about because dogs are not allowed at regular Relay for Life events due to technical and legal reasons, she said. So the society thought

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re filed against nine people in connection with the incident. Bowman pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal conspiracy of possession with intent to deliver and was awaiting sentencing Sept. 4 at the time of her arrest Friday. She will now face new drug charges at a hearing scheduled for the same day. On Friday afternoon, WilkesBarre police allege, Bowman was found sitting in a green Toyota Corolla parked on East Lafayette Place with Morgan and Wolfe. State police forensic scientists pulled containers

and other items they called consistent with the manufacture of methamphetamine from the trunk and passenger compartment of the vehicle, which was later towed to the city’s impound lot at LAG Towing. All three were charged Saturday with manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance; conspiracy to manufacture, deliver or possess a controlled substance; possession of red phosphorous, etc. with intent to manufacture controlled substances; risking catastrophe; internal possession of a controlled substance, and use or possession of drug paraphernalia.

Red phosphorous is a substance found in match boxes, road flares and fireworks that is used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Morgan was additionally charged with resisting arrest. Residents of the East Lafayette Place neighborhood said a man ran from the vehicle as WilkesBarre police Officer Robert Collins approached and Collins used a Taser to subdue the man and take him into custody. Bowman, Morgan and Wolfe are being held at Luzerne County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 each in straight bail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. before District Judge Rick Cronauer, Wilkes-Barre.

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Man who triggered Sandusky case sues PSU By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press

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he band Shakedown performed a concert free to the public at the River Common on Friday night. The band, consisting of Kevin Kratzer, Tony Musto, Diane Luke and Dennis Redding is a rock band that plays tunes from the 1950s through today.

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been so fantastic. We couldn’t be happier." The festival featured a colorful fireman’s parade on Saturday along with a full lineup of live entertainment at the main bandstand throughout the weekend. "This is our first year participating in the competition and we Lane, was that much more was missing from my old hometown. The old saying is that you can never go home again, but that isn’t true. You can go home, it’s just that home may not be what it used to be. That’s the case with Plymouth. The Plymouth Alive organization is doing a great job bringing the town to life with the Kielbasa Festival and other events like sidewalk Christmas trees and window painting. Plymouth is still a good place, despite the rash of recent shootings that have happened there and in other towns. Dwindling tax dollars in these towns have all but eliminated small town police forces and the state police ranks are low. Law enforcement is difficult to adequately accomplish when you don’t have law enforcement jobs. Main Street Plymouth was a vibrant place in the 1960s. Lots of

came in second by one point," stated John Vishnefsky of Tarnowki’s Kielbasa in Glen Lyon. "We’re thrilled with the result today and we’re serving notice that we plan to win next year." Vishnefsky said that he sells his product at farmers markets across the valley but the Kielbasa Festival was the highlight of their year. "We’ve been making kielbasa and sausage for 64 years," continued Vishnefsky. "We knew we had a great product, but its great to get cars and pedestrians and many stores to shop. It was Small Town, USA, back then. Plymouth was no different than any other small town – it had a busy Main Street where you could shop, see a movie, have an ice cream, get a haircut, drink a beer with your friends, and buy a new sofa. It had everything. And when your day on Main Street was over, you returned to your neighborhood and visited with your friends and played games in the street. The only drive by that occurred was Mister Softee, Dairy Dan or the Good Humor man. Ringing bells or happy music would play as the ice cream truck drove through. A crowd gathered on Main Street Friday night to listen and dance to Tom Slick and the Thunderbolt Grease Slappers. People of all ages swayed to the music of yesteryear and everybody had fun.

recognized." Rob Sepelyak, owner of Komensky’s Market in Dupont, said that they have been participating in the festival since its inception nine years ago and that the hard work pays off by the patronage and compliments of the thousands of smiling customers who stop by to sample their kielbasa. "Winning today was just icing on the cake," smiled Sepelyak. "And we plan to keep coming back as long as they’ll have us." Garlic filled the air and bellies were full – the Plymouth Kielbasa Festival was going full throttle. Chief Myles Collins had extra officers on patrol – just in case. But there were no incidents. In the nine years of the Kielbasa Festival, no major disturbances have occurred – a testament to the borough leaders, police and event organizers. But that’s when I realized what has really changed. Place the blame wherever you want, but Small Town, USA, just isn’t what it used to be. Whether this new world we live in was born out of intolerance, disobedience, bad parenting, lousy music or an extended down economy – we live in fear and we worry about things we never even thought of when we were growing up. That’s when I realized that mustard seeds aren’t the only things missing from my hometown.

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ROSALIE E. CIANFICHI, 74, of Moscow, died Friday, August 24, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Muklewicz Wolchak. She is survived by husband of 54 years, Robert A. Cianfichi; sons and their spouses, Robert B. Cianfichi and Deborah, Ken Cianfichi and Carla, Thomas Cianfichi and Bryan Batt, Jamie Cianfichi and Michelle; brother, Joseph Wolchak; brother-in-law, Benjamin Cianfichi and Darraugh; four grandchildren, Adam Cianfichi and Rachel, Cara Cianfichi, Kristi Cianfichi and Kayla Cianfichi. A Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Monday in Saint Eulalia Church, 214 Blue Shutters Road, Roaring Brook Township. Calling hours are Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are by Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. Please visit www.kearneyfuneralhome.com for directions or to leave an online condolence. MARY ANN GOLA, 76, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Sipos. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, William; daughter, Cheryl Coleman and husband, Larry, Tunkhannock; sons, William, Kingston, Brian and wife, Karen, Maryland; three grandchildren, Stephanie Boyce and husband, Micah, Will and Katie Gola; two great-grandchildren, Cole and Jocelyn Boyce; brothers, Jimmy Sipos, Johnny Sipos; sisters, Eleanor Zbegner and Bernadine Naugle. A funeral Mass was conducted at St. John the Baptist Church, Wilkes-Barre Township on August 25, 2012. Arrangements were handled by Nat and Gawlas Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. ANGELINE L. MILES, 85, former resident of Hanover Township, passed away in Mercy Center Nursing Care, Dallas, on August 25, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. MRS. JANE REGAN, of Duryea, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Hospice Community Care, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. ELEANOR V. BYRAM, 68, of Pittston, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Victorville, Calif., she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Irene Byram. Eleanor was a waitress and hostess at the Woodlands Inn and Kohler Bright Star, Hanover Township. Surviving are daughters, Cynthia Schultz and companion, Steve, Mountain Top; Laura Schultz Duncan and husband, Pete, Pittston; sons, Daniel Schultz and wife, Carol, Pittston; Thomas Manual Scazafabo, Wilkes-Barre; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. The family would like to make a special thank you to Hospice of the Sacred Heart and the nurses for their wonderful care. Memorial service and calling hours will be on Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.

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at the Hospice Care Center in Louisville. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 3700 Baseline Road, Boulder, Colo. A reception will follow at the church. Mary was beloved wife to Charles R. Yungkurth for 56 years. They made their home in Endicott, N.Y., until 1999 when they moved to Boulder, Colo. Mary graduated as valedictorian from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1947. After a semester at Mt. Union College, where both her parents had gone to school, Mary took a position in the family business, a prosperous grocery store that served both the town and the surrounding farm community. Even as a young child, Mary showed her talent for theater, especially singing, which her mother very much encouraged. By the time she was a young adult she was appearing in theatrical and musical productions in different venues in eastern Ohio, often in the leading role. Although she never intended to make a career of it, love especially of singing remained with her all her life and wherever she was she took a leadership role in promoting local musical organizations. Mary expressed this lifelong love for music by joining the Binghamton, N.Y., Choral Society, and served as their president for four years. She was also a member of the Binghamton Symphony Board and their president for three years. After serving on the board for 12 years, Mary continued her support of the orchestra and chorus, singing with the chorus and working with the Friends of the Symphony on its many activates. Mary was very civic-minded and maintained her Republican Party ideals her whole life. She served as precinct committeeperson for Tioga County in New York and a member of the Republican Women’s Club. She served on the Zoning Board

of Appeals for the town of Owego. She served for 11 years including the chairman. In Colorado, she joined the Boulder Republican Women’s Club and became an active member of that organization right away, making many friendships which she has treasured. Mary was very active in the Central Methodist Church in Endicott, N.Y., and also loved her membership in the Monday Afternoon Club of Binghamton. Mary continued participation in many groups after the move to Boulder. She joined the Newcomers Club right away and that led to one of her most enjoyable clubs where she soon made a wonderful group of friends; the Monday bridge club at East Boulder Rec. Center. Mary joined the Boulder Chorale and spent many happy years singing with that group. Mary leaves her beloved husband Charles; their four children, son, Charles B. (Stacy) Yungkurth, Tucson, Ariz., and their sons, Zachary and Robert; daughter, Karen Y. (Paul) Gerhardt, Vail, Colo., daughter, Kristin E. (Craig) Raphael, Brooklyn, N.Y., and their sons, Malachi and Ezra and son, Kurt S. “Terri” Yungkurth, Tucson, Ariz., and their sons, Scott and Jeffrey; and her brother, Charles Edmond Burriss, Myrtle Beach, N.C. In lieu of flowers, or other memorials, donations may be made to Hospice Care of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, 2594 Trail Ridge Dr., Lafayette, CO 80026.

Gloria Meier August 23, 2012 P. Meier, 77, of Plains G loria Township, passed away Thurs-

day, August 23, 2012, at WilkesBarre General Hospital. Born in Tappan, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Mutinsky Madura. Gloria was a graduate of Congers High School, N.Y. She was a Secretary with The Clarkstown School District, N.Y. Gloria was a loving Mother and Grandmother. Surviving are husband, Bernhard M. Meier, with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage; daughters, Cheryl DiPasquale, Binghamton, N.Y.; Patricia and her husband, Rickey Holter, Trucksville; grandchildren, Natasha Holter, East Norriton, Pa., Cassandra DiPasquale, Philadelphia, Geena DiPasquale, Binghamton. Funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial

GULICK – Elizabeth, funeral services 10:30 a.m. Monday in Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. Friends may call Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. MEIER – Gloria, funeral services 11 a.m. Monday in the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Friends may call Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service. PIRILLO – Mary Helen, funeral services 9 a.m. Monday, from Kielty-Moran Funeral Home Inc., 87 Washington Ave., Plymouth. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in All Saint’s Parish, Plymouth. Friends may call today 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. PRIEBE – Verna, memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dallas. WILSON – George, funeral services noon Monday in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Friends may call 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

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Medical Center, Scranton. Mrs. Whispell was born August 9, 1957, in Kingston, and was a daughter of Clyde and Elizabeth Andrews Boyer of Dallas. She graduated from Dallas High School in 1975 and received an associate degree as a licensed practical nurse from Wilkes-Barre Vocational Technical School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend to many and will be greatly missed. She attended the Peckville Assembly of God Church, Archbald. Gale was preceded in death by her son, Jeramy Robert; father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Joseph and Edna Derhammer Whispell; brother-in-law, Kenneth Whispell. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Robert T. Whispell; daughter, Heather Hudak and her husband, Joseph, Jessup; parents, Clyde and Elizabeth (Betty) Boyer, Dallas; brothers, Rick Boyer and his wife, Debby, Benton; Gary Boyer, Dallas; brothers-in-law, Carl Whispell and his wife, Polly, Harveys Lake, Richard Whispell and his wife, Betty, Vernon; sisters-in-law, Marie Whispell Martin, Fla.; Beverly Sowers and her husband, Mark, North Car-

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olina; Joan Newell and her husband, Dick, Tunkhannock; Edna Hoyt, Dallas; grandchildren, Brandon Hudak, Jerry Hudak, Nicole Hudak; many cousins, nieces and nephews. She will also be greatly missed by her faithful canine companion, “Peanut Butter.” A funeral for Gale will be held on Tuesday at11a.m. from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of state Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. Jack Parry of the Peckville Primitive Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Dymond Section of Orcutt’s Grove Cemetery, Noxen. Friends may call 7 until 9 p.m. on Monday.

Salvatore Sparich Sr. August 24, 2012 alvatore P. Sparich Sr., 76, of Lehighton passed away peacefully S on Friday, August 24, 2012, sur-

rounded by his loving family. Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna Sparich and husband of the late Helen E. Sparich. He was a 1954 graduate of the former Nesquehoning High School. Sal proudly served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 until 1957. He was machinist with the Tobyhanna Army Depot and retired in 1998. Sal loved breeding and racing homing pigeons, playing cards, spending time with his family and friends, especially all of his grand- Pierce Sparich, Samantha and Abichildren. He was an active member gail Sparich; two sisters, Mary, wife of the Tamaqua Flying Club, Men of of the late George Bushta; JoseMarian Organization, the American phine, wife of Leonard Lauchnor; Legion, the Beaver Run Rod and numerous nieces and nephews. Gun Club and supported many nonFuneral service today at 5 profit veteran and law enforcement p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral organizations. He enjoyed traveling Home, 300 Alum St., Lehighton, PA and made many friends everywhere 18235. Calling hours will be today he visited. from 3 p.m. until time of service at Sal is survived by two daughters, the funeral home. Committal serLouise, widow of Mark Chambers, vice to be held at a later date. Hamilton, N.J.; Jody, wife of Joe Schaeffer Funeral Home, LehightPalmer, St. Augustine, Fla.; two on, is in charge of the arrangements. sons, Dr. Salvatore Sparich Jr. and Online condolences may be made at his wife, Marianne, Drums; Joseph www.schaefferfunerals.com. ConSparich and his wife, Michele, tributions may be made to WoundWeatherly. He also survived by nine ed Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, grandchildren, Rebecca and Nora Topeka, KS 66675, or www.wounChambers, Robert and Kenneth dedwarriorproject.org/donate in Carbaugh, Brenna, Caden and Memory Salvatore P. Sparich Sr.

Robert Rood Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Lawrence D. Reed, pastor Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, Harveys Lake, officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends may call Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

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ichard D. Firestone, 69, of Lake Nuangola, Mountain Top, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012. Born on January 27, 1943, in Lebanon, he was a son of Richard and Elizabeth (Grumbine) Firestone. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Richard is survived by his wife, Joan Opert Firestone, at home; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Paula Geiser, Mountain Top; granddaughters, Jodi Lazovich, Slocum Township; Sophia Geiser, Mountain Top; grandsons, Shane Nowak, Freeland; Robert Geiser, Mountain Top; two great-grandsons, Michael and Lucas Lazovich, Slocum Township; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Lisnock, Patricia Weigand and her husband, John; several nieces, nephews, one great-nephew and his cats, Biddy and Smoke. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. McCune Funeral Service Inc. is handling the arrangements.

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FUNERALS ARGO – Albina, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Monday from St. Joseph Marello Parish (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church) Pittston. Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. in Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. BORUCH – Carl, funeral services 9:30 a.m. Monday from the Joseph L. Wroblewski Funeral Home, 56 Ashley St., Ashley. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 828 Main St., Sugar Notch. Friends may call Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. BROWN – Howard, funeral services and calling hours 1 until 3 p.m. today in the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township. CARFI – Emanuel, funeral services 8 p.m. Monday from the SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Friends may call 6 p.m. until time of service. CRISPELL – Ellen, memorial service 2 p.m. today in Forty Fort United Methodist Church. DESMOND – Helen, funeral services 10 a.m. Monday in E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call today 5 until 8 p.m.

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Back from flood, Kmart reopens Monday Shoppers will notice some changes in the Edwardsville store, closed nearly a year.

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EDWARDSVILLE – Just less than a year after floodwaters devastated stores in the Mark Plaza, shoppers will return to the anchor store Monday to search for bargains at Kmart. Customers have been dropping in daily to get word of a reopening date since the store began showing signs of life in June with job interviews, merchandise delivery and interior setup, said District Manager Gary Keegan. Keegan, of Mountain Top, said

he expects a line outside the doors when they open at 8 a.m. “The community support has just been amazing,” Keegan said. “I think the community is … eager to see what the new store looks like.” On Friday the building was filled with employees hustling to stock shelves and contractors putting the finishing touches on electrical, lighting and other punch list items. Keegan said the place looked much different, and waterlogged, last September. The store, which is located in a flood plain, suffered significant interior damage as water topped the flood doors that have protected the structure in the past but were no match when the Susquehanna River crested at a record

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The store’s soft opening is Monday but plans are being made for an official grand opening on Sept. 8. Sales, thank you ceremonies for local emergency responders and character appearances are being discussed for the event.

42.66 feet on Sept. 9, 2011, filling the store with 13 feet of water. Keegan said store employees, with experience from previous floods, had enough time to get the majority of merchandise loaded into trailers and taken to safety before the water could ruin them. “Unfortunately we’ve done this a few times,” Keegan said. With the new lease on life, Kmart opted to tinker with the

store’s layout by expanding the pantry section, adding a pet section and widening aisles. The store becomes only the second one in the state, and 45th nationally, to include a Nathan’s Hot Dog shop. Previously the store eatery was a Little Caesar’s Pizza. While customers may notice some changes, the faces of many of the store’s 100 employees will be familiar. When the store closed last fall, all employees were offered jobs at other area Kmarts, and 80 accepted, Keegan said. Every one of the 80 who remained with the company will be back to work at the Edwardsville store. Kim Freely, a Kmart corporate spokeswoman, said some jobs are still available and people can ap-

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Timing is everything Kresge wasn’t alone in his vision of what America needed. By 1912, when his stores incorporated, there were growing national chains under the name of McCrory (his old partner), Woolworth, Kirby, Kress, Newberry, McClellan, Murphy and many more, though Kresge had one of the largest. The merger of Woolworth and Kirby at that time created the heavyweight of the pack, a 300-store mega-chain. Said Stanley Kresge in his speech, what these men had in common was “the abilities to recognize that the time was ripe for the fulfillment of their ambitions.” Others have noticed the meeting of the right idea with the right times. “This is a phenomenon created by the larger economy,” said An-

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ply online at searsholdings.com/ careers. Officials of the center’s other anchor store, Redner’s Warehouse Market, have said they will not return. No other businesses in the center, which is owned by Arcadia Realty, had erected signs

as of Friday and no other stores that once occupied the plaza, including Dollar General, That Bounce Place and Payless Shoes have reopened. The Long John Silver’s restaurant, in the plaza’s parking lot, reopened earlier this year.

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tain, Luzerne County (now Lackawanna County) in 1867. Not wanting to follow his family in farming, he attended the Fairview Academy and the Polytechnic Institute, becoming a teacher but earning so little money that a job change to a Scranton grocery store increased his income substantially. By age 21 he had graduated from the Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He then became a salesman for the Bertels tin ware company of Wilkes-Barre. Impressed by the success of the growing Woolworth chain of retail stores, he decided to use the $8,000 he had saved and enter that business. In the Midwest he first partnered with John G. McCrory, who was starting what would become a major chain of stores. Then in 1897 Kresge went to Detroit and opened the first store under his own name, bearing the slogan “Nothing over 10 cents.” The business succeeded magnificently and spread across the United States. By 1912 Kresge had 85 stores bearing his name – including one in downtown Wilkes-Barre, near his birthplace. What accounted for that success? In 1957 Kresge’s son, Stanley Kresge, gave a speech in which he quoted his father as having said of his career: “I had the right idea at the right time and in the right place.” That idea was a big Main Street type of store full of low-price everyday items placed so the customers could see and examine them and pretty much serve themselves. With standardized goods, no delivery and the employment of young women as clerks, overhead was held down.

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April Singleton, a visual merchandise specialist, arranges clothing at Kmart in Edwardsville in preparation for the reopening Monday.

The development of national chain variety stores in the late 19th and early 20th century owed much to eastern Pennsylvania. The F.M. Kirby chain, which eventually merged with the F.W. Woolworth chain, began in Wilkes-Barre when Fred Morgan Kirby arrived from upstate New York and opened a store on East Market Street. Woolworth’s brother, Charles S. Woolworth, opened his first store in Scranton. Sebastian S. Kresge, founder of the Kresge store chain, was born at Bald Mountain, Luzerne County (now Lackawanna County) in 1867. He opened his first stores in the Midwest, but eventually opened several in Wyoming Valley.

His company is now represented by the Kmart chain. John G. McCrory, founder of the nationwide McCrory chain, was born in York, Pa. He opened his first stores in western Pennsylvania and eventually owned several in Wyoming Valley. Early in his career he partnered with Sebastian S. Kresge. Samuel H. Kress opened his first store in Nanticoke. The chain eventually spread all over the East. J.J. Newberry, from Stroudsburg, opened his first stores in eastern Pennsylvania. Early in his career he worked for Samuel H. Kress and in the Boston Store, of WilkesBarre. -- Tom Mooney

fit, along with annual bonuses. A pension plan appeared in 1941, and in 1960 the company started an employee stock purchase plan. Growth and change continued into the later 20th century. As shopping centers and malls drew people away from the old downtowns, the Kresge company moved to meet the challenge.

other innovative means – to help communities through what it calls “strategic philanthropy.” That could include anything from promoting the fine arts to aiding hospital expansion to helping conservation projects. In 2010 it put $158 million into grants. Kresge headed the foundation early on, and then became treasurer. In 1966, not long after that transition to Kmart, the 99-yearold Sebastian S. Kresge died at his home of many years at Mountainhome in Monroe County. His legacy continued. In Wyoming Valley, Kmarts appeared in the 1970s, with the last of the old Kresge stores (long past their five-and-dime stage) finally closing their doors in the early 1980s. Competitors that had not already vanished soon followed. The era of the downtown discount-priced variety store had ended, but the “K” from Kresge’s lived on.

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SS Kresge Co. store on Public Square in Wilkes Barre as it looked in the 1950s.

thony Liuzzo, professor of business at Wilkes University. Liuzzo pointed out the need for more and cheaper goods in the turbulent and sometimes depressed economy of the post-Civil War era. “There was an explosion of retail shopping in the late 19th century.” The Kresge chain, with its distinctive red signs bearing the name “S.S. Kresge,” continued to grow. Locally, a Pittston store was established. In Wilkes-Barre, Kresge’s occupied an odd Yshaped structure with one front on Public Square and another just around the corner on South Main Street, divided in two by a triangular curved-front building. In that burgeoning downtown of the early 20th century, Kresge’s immediate neighbors included “five and dime” competitors Kirby’s, McCrory’s (Kresge’s

old partner) and Neisner’s, as well as the more traditional Boston Store. “It was an industry full of copycats,” said Liuzzo. “You had to be first and aggressive.” A typical Kresge store of the 20th century was large enough to accommodate housewares, clothing, toiletries, school supplies and hardware items, mostly on open counters, with sales clerks strategically placed. Like other variety stores, they tended to be just one or two floors, differing from the multistory department stores of that era. The customer could get in and out fast. Children were drawn to the Kresge stores by the big toy departments, and the weary shopper could relax at a lunch counter or in a full-scale restaurant, often with table service.

Satisfying, low cost Shopping was made as pleasant as possible. The local Kresge’s was among the first area stores to install air conditioning. But the emphasis was on low prices. It was not until 1917 – 20 years after their founding – that the Kresge stores had to go beyond the five-and-dime model and raise some prices to 15 cents. A few years later the top price became 25 cents, and for a time Kresge operated a separate chain of stores with some items costing an astonishing $1. In the post-World War II era Kresge began modernizing its stores. The Wilkes-Barre store was gutted and completely rehabbed in 1955, attracting Sebastian S. Kresge for the reopening. Employees were treated well, with paid vacations of up to one month coming in early as a bene-

Changed with the times While some other chains kept to the “main street” store concept or sold out to rivals, Kresge in 1962 began developing the Kmart mega-stores in shopping centers, offering a greater variety of goods, including furniture and electronics. Despite the demands of business, Kresge never forgot the society that helped to make success possible. In 1924 he allocated $1.6 million to start The Kresge Foundation, which put up money – often through a challenge grant or

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words after becoming the first person to set foot on the surface are etched in history books and the memories of those who heard them in a live broadcast. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” Armstrong said. (Armstrong insisted later that he had said “a” before man, but said he, too, couldn’t hear it in the version that went to the world.) In those first few moments on the moon, during the climax of a heated space race with the Soviet Union, Armstrong stopped in what he called “a tender moment” and left a patch to commemorate NASA astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts who had died in action. “It was special and memorable but it was only instantaneous because there was work to do,” Armstrong told an Australian television interviewer this year. Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent nearly three hours walking on the lunar surface, collecting samples, conducting experiments and taking photographs. “The sights were simply magnificent, beyond any visual experience that I had ever been exposed to,” Armstrong once said. The moonwalk marked America’s victory in the Cold War space race that began Oct. 4, 1957, with the launch of the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1, a 184-pound satellite that sent shock waves around the world. Although he had been a Navy fighter pilot, a test pilot for NASA’s forerunner and an astronaut,

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tion. They set out to show the world that the American spirit can see beyond what seems unimaginable — that with enough drive and ingenuity, anything is possible,” Obama said. Obama’s Republican opponent Mitt Romney echoed those sentiments, calling Armstrong an American hero whose passion for space, science and discovery will inspire him for the rest of his life. “With courage unmeasured and unbounded love for his country, he walked where man had never walked before. The moon will miss its first son of earth,” Romney said. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden recalled Armstrong’s grace and humility. “As long as there are history books, Neil Armstrong will be included in them, remembered for

taking humankind’s first small step on a world beyond our own,” Bolden said in a statement. Armstrong’s modesty and selfeffacing manner never faded. When he appeared in Dayton in 2003 to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight, he bounded onto a stage before 10,000 people packed into a baseball stadium. But he spoke for only a few seconds, did not mention the moon, and quickly ducked out of the spotlight. He later joined Glenn, by then a senator, to lay wreaths on the graves of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Glenn introduced Armstrong and noted it was 34 years to the day that Armstrong had walked on the moon. The manned lunar landing was a boon to the prestige of the United States, which had been locked

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in a space race with the former Soviet Union, and re-established U.S. pre-eminence in science and technology, Elliott said. “The fact that we were able to see it and be a part of it means that we are in our own way witnesses to history,” he said. The 1969 landing met an audacious deadline that President John F. Kennedy had set in May 1961, shortly after Alan Shepard became the first American in space with a 15minute suborbital flight. (Soviet cosmonaut Yuri A. Gagarin had orbited the Earth and beaten the U.S. into space the previous month.) The end-of-decade goal was met with more than five months to spare.

Was the walk on the moon one small step for man, or a man? Neil Armstrong’s first words from the moon were heard all over Earth, and Earth heard this: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” But Armstrong said immediately after the 1969 landing that he had been misquoted. He said he actually said, “That’s one small step for ‘a’ man.” It’s just that people just didn’t hear it. The astronaut acknowledged during a 30th anniversary gathering in 1999 that he didn’t hear himself say it either when he listened to the transmission from the July 20, 1969, moon landing. “The ‘a’ was intended,” Armstrong said. “I thought I said it. I can’t hear it when I listen on the radio reception here on Earth, so I’ll be happy if you just put it in parentheses.” Although no one in the world heard the “‘a,” some research backs Armstrong. In 2006, a computer analysis found evidence that Armstrong said what he said he said. Peter Shann Ford, an Australian computer programmer, ran a software analysis looking at sound waves and found a wave that would have been the missing “a.” It lasted 35 milliseconds, much too quick to be heard.

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Frontier Communications hosted a variety of events during ‘Community Appreciation Week’ through Saturday, including a free car wash. Participating were Frontier employee Wayne Devine, left, with retired Frontier employee Herb Lasman and his granddaughter Toni Amato, 10.

The Riverfront Parks Committee sponsored a free concert featuring the band Shakedown on Friday at the River Common’s Amphitheatre. Shakedown is a party rock band that plays rock ’n’ roll favorites from the 50s to present. Enjoying the music were Pat Chiverella, left, Irene Redding and Corrine Simon.

About 500 first-year King’s College students Friday took part in CitySERVE, a one-day volunteer community service day. Students helping beautify the city included Austin Cowperthwait, left, and Tino Byrd.

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Christina Musto, left, Theresa Musto and Dolores Ramiza

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Frontier employees Ted Wilson, left, and Marty McGuire

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plex with her son and husband. Is she feeling safe? “Not really,” said Ward, 43, and a resident there for four months. She thinks management should do more stringent background checks on applicants and would like to see a crime watch. Management mum A manager at Sherman Hills, located off Coal Street, declined to answer any of a reporter’s questions last week but agreed to meet with a reporter this week. Attempts to reach the owner of Hanover Village – Virginia-based Hanover Village Associates – were unsuccessful. The address for the owner and Hercules Real Estate Services – the management company – on company websites are identical. A woman in the office at Hanover Village refused to answer any questions and said the manager was on vacation. She also reAIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER fused to provide a rental application to a reporter. Children play outside a Hanover Village apartment on a sunny afternoon last week. Attempts to reach a representative of Bronx, N.Y.-based owner RECENT POLICE LOG ON THE COMPLEXES Sherman Hills Realty also were Dec. 26: A delivery employee Wilkes-Barre police reports for unsuccessful. Some feel entitled A 26-year-old Sherman Hills resident said he’s been squirreling away money for a house down payment and moving his family out. He pointed to bullet holes in his patio doorframe and in the exterior wall below a second-floor window. “I believe public housing is supposed to be to help you get on your feet so you can achieve more,” said the man, who declined to give his name because he’s afraid of becoming a target of criminals. But he thinks some feel entitled to live there and find it easier to make money through criminal activity. He fears that lawless mindset has become pervasive. In addition to the man’s apartment being shot at three weeks ago, a stabbing on Aug. 1, an assault with a shotgun on July 4, a shooting on June 16, and an assault on a pregnant woman on May 27 are among several incidents at the complex in the past three months. People living near Hanover Village and Sherman Hills blame much of the crime in their neighborhoods on project residents and their visitors. Several residents of Hanover Hills, an upscale community adjacent to Hanover Village, complained to township commissioners at their August 13 meeting. “I don’t feel safe living in my own home,” one Highland Drive resident told commissioners. Residents told commissioners that since Easter, they’ve had to deal with arson, knocked-down fences, stolen property and numerous acts of vandalism. Residents said they reported it to the apartment complex managers, but management told them that there’s nothing they can do. Commissioners told them they plan to file a complaint with the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, which subsidizes and regulates the complexes. Commissioner Chairman Al Bagusky said Friday code, fire

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A bullet hole (near the brick wall, about 8 inches from the ground) can be seen in the doorframe of a sliding glass door of an apartment at Sherman Hills in Wilkes-Barre. A child was sleeping near the door when bullets struck the home a few weeks ago, a tenant said.

and police department heads have been inspecting the complex to prepare the formal complaint. He said commissioners also intend to try to arrange a meeting with Hanover Village officials to discuss the problems. Chief: Escalating violence Hanover Township Police Chief Al Walker said Hanover Village has been part of the community for years. “There has always been issues at that apartment complex, always been problems with crime. There are hundreds of residents located in a small area and just by those numbers, you’re going to create some instances.” Hanover Village has 152 units while Sherman Hills – the largest complex in Luzerne County – has 344. “What has changed in Hanover Village is the severity of the crimes that are occurring,” Walker said. “We’ve had assaults and all kinds of fights back when I was on patrol. The difference now, opposed to the fistfights, are the shootings and stabbings. It’s that increase in violence that is occurring there.” Walker said Hanover Village is a constricted area with only one access off East Division Street. There was a second access from Knox Street until the early 1980s

when residents of Hanover Hills, a neighborhood of single-family homes with lush green grass and swing sets, complained about increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic. A wood barricade now blocks access. Walker said while most residents are law-abiding, there are tenants who cohabitate with individuals not on the lease. “You have individuals from outside the area cohabitating with tenants up there allowing them to stay. They’re bringing in that bigger city attitude that our area is not used to. I believe that is causing the escalation of violence,” the chief said. “A healthy percentage of residents up there are not involved in criminal activity but it doesn’t take many individuals to ruin the whole neighborhood. That is what is happening up there. You have good apartments and a few not so good apartments, and it’s causing the escalation of violence,” Walker added. Wilkes-Barre Police Chief Gerard Dessoye echoed Walker’s viewpoint on subsidized housing and expressed concern that criminals were preying upon law-abiding tenants. “The problem with Sherman Hills is twofold. It’s a city within a city and people there trying to get a leg up and (who) need a helping

Sherman Hills: Aug. 1: Erik Steadele, 22, and Eric Williams, 22, both of Wilkes-Barre, were charged with stabbing Joel Steinruck in Building 320. July 25: An unknown person fired several shots at apartments 403 and 404 in Building 308. No injuries were reported. July 11: Police charged Daniel Ebert, 38, of Lawrence Street, Wilkes-Barre, with possession of heroin and cocaine after leaving a building in Sherman Hills. June 30: Police charged Amity Potichko, 39, of Hanover Township, after heroin was allegedly found in her purse while sitting in a vehicle with a child in Sherman Hills. June 16: Police said a man was shot in the apartment complex. May 31: Police arrested Natalie Thomas, 24, Melvin Hall, both of Wilkes-Barre, and DeJuane Gause, of Pittston, with breaking into an apartment in Building 324. May 27: Police charged DeJuane Gause, 26, of Pittston, and Natalie Thomas, 24, of Wilkes-Barre, with assaulting a pregnant woman. March 17: Police charged Richard Mitchell, 35, of Wilkes-Barre, after a firearm with an altered serial number was found inside an apartment in Building 320. Police were investigating a burglary at another apartment when the firearm was found. March 4: Police arrested Keon Tyler, 23, on charged he was driving with a suspended license when he was stopped for a traffic violation in the apartment complex. Jan. 14: A man delivering food from Great Wall Chinese restaurant told police he was robbed by a gunman at Building 320. Jan. 2: A man delivering food from Tin-Tin Chinese restaurant told police he was robbed inside Building 320. Dec. 28: A delivery employee from Golden Palace Chinese restaurant told police he was robbed in front of Building 320. Dec. 27: A delivery employee from Great Wall Chinese restaurant told police he was robbed inside Building 316.

from Great Wall Chinese restaurant told police he was robbed at gunpoint inside Building 328. October 2008: State and local drug agents arrested 14 members of a street gang they called the Long Island Boys that distributed a large amount of heroin in the apartment complex from December 2007 through 2008. June 19, 2008: Aaron Baxter, 23, known as Rockstar, was killed in a shooting inside Building 332. Police at the time said they suspected Baxter, of Philadelphia, was shot during a drug deal. Hanover Township police reports for Hanover Village: Aug. 19: Police charged Peter F. McCoy Sr., 28, of Wilkes-Barre, with drug and traffic offenses after a traffic stop in Hanover Village. McCoy allegedly threw a bag containing marijuana after he was stopped when he drove the wrong way in the apartment complex. July 28: Khauri McPhail, 25, and Sean McPhail, 26, both of New York, were shot near Building 1 during a fight involving 15 to 20 people. June 7: Police arrested Kristen Martin, 26, after allegedly finding 378 heroin packets in her apartment at 508 Hanover Village. June 2: Bashier Edwards, 19, of Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre, told police he was assaulted while walking in Hanover Village. He was treated at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. April 29: Police investigated gunfire in the 600 block of Hanover Village. Shell casings were found on the ground. Jan. 1: Melissa Brown told police she was assaulted by several females while she was walking to her apartment. May 20, 2011: James Cooper, of Scranton, shot and killed Shana Bagley, 25, and wounded Bagley’s husband, Bradley, 27, and Thomas Harris, age unknown. Police believe Cooper was upset over losing custody of his daughter and intended to kill the child’s mother, Shaundra Langille.

hand to get out of poverty are victimized. To the criminal element, they look at these tenants as poor people and nobody cares about them,” he said. The Sherman Hills layout creates problems for patrols, Dessoye said. The buildings are on

roads that turn and lead to deadends as opposed to Boulevard Townhomes, which run parallel between South Welles Street and South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. “The logistics of doing (police) operations in Sherman Hills makes it difficult,” Dessoye said.

Hanover Village • Plans to construct Hanover Village were announced in September 1968 when the late U.S. Rep. Daniel Flood announced the Federal Housing Administration reserved funds for the rent supplement apartment complex on 15 acres once owned by the Glen Alden Coal Company off Division Street. • Construction of the $2.2 million, 10-garden style apartment buildings with 150 units, began in late 1969. • Tropical Storm Agnes that flooded the Wyoming Valley suspended construction in June 1972. The flood also changed Hanover Village’s purpose for low-to-moderate income families and began accepting families that had their homes destroyed. • The first tenant to sign a lease at Hanover Village was Bernard Rubin on Oct. 9, 1972. Rubin’s house in Wilkes-Barre’s Riverside Park was consumed by the swollen Susquehanna River, according to The Times Leader archives. • Sixty-eight families affected by Tropical Storm Agnes moved into Hanover Village in the following weeks. Sherman Hills • The devastation of Tropical Storm Agnes and the emergent need for housing created the Sherman Hills Housing Development on 22 acres of land off Coal and North Empire streets in Wilkes-Barre. The $8 million construction project consisted of an eight story Sherman Terrace with 104 apartments for the elderly and disabled and eight garden-style, three story apartment buildings with 241 apartments. • The first scoops of dirt at the groundbreaking for Sherman Hills were thrown on Oct. 21, 1974, by Flood and the late Gov. Milton Shapp. Sherman Hills was constructed for moderate income families and received its first tenants in January 1976. • The area was once landscaped with mine shafts and was heavily strip mined in the early 1900s. An incinerator was constructed and the city used the land as a landfill in the 1930s before trucking garbage at the East Side Landfill opened in Plains Township in the 1950s.

“It’s a maze for people. The design of that complex makes enforcement a little more challenging. … If I were chasing you in any of those buildings, there are 100 places for you to go. If I were chasing you at Boulevard Townhomes, there are limited places for you to run,” he said. Residents’ suggestions Three men talking on the lawn near the rental office all agreed more police presence is needed at the complex. They blame problems on people from out of the area and real estate moguls more concerned with profits than resident safety. “If real estate developers wouldn’t take all these people out of the ghetto and the big city, you wouldn’t have all this crime here,” said a 57-year-old resident who declined to give his name. He wants city police to have a 24-hour presence at the complex and focus their attention on younger people walking around the site rather than questioning folks closer to his age about whether they live there. His friend, a 44-year-old man living in the same building, said he would like to see more patrols driving through and drug-sniffing K-9 patrols walking through. “The cops need to get off their butts and spend more time here,” he said.

Support vital for housing complex crime watch, activist says Sherman Hills management has not cooperated, says the local watch chief.

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Despite residents’ misgivings, Wilkes-Barre Crime Watch Coalition President Charlotte Raup said she thinks a crime watch would be effective at complexes like Sherman Hills and Hanover Village. “How would they know you’re part of a crime watch?” Raup said in response to some residents’ fear of retaliation. “We don’t have crime watch tattoos. All you have to do is report incidents and suspicious activity to police. You can be anonymous,” Raup said. Raup added that it’s important for management to support a

crime watch at housing complexes. She said an official from the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority attends crime watch meetings at public housing complexes, but management at Sherman Hills has not been as supportive and doesn’t attend meetings. “We had a crime watch there for the last 15 years. We meet the third Monday at 2 p.m. This Monday, there was no one there. … They don’t advertise it, they’re not proactive. I asked management for support. She said, ‘I can’t pull people out of a hat,’ ” Raup said. Tenant screening an issue Some residents also said more vigorous tenant screening would lower crime. John Sullivan, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

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which subsidizes the rents of low- to moderate-income residents, said managers are required to check criminal histories of ap-

plicants. Sullivan said applications from applicants or members of their households who are lifetime-registered sex offenders or have been evicted for drug-related criminal activity in the previous three years must be rejected. However, managers have discretion to make exceptions for people who can show evidence of drug rehabilitation. Public housing authorities also must adhere to a one-strikeand-you’re-out policy for tenants who commit crimes or violate rules. Private housing managers

have more discretion on whom they can admit, said HUD spokeswoman Lisa Wolfe. “HUD creates guidelines, but it’s up to the management companies themselves (to decide on) a low no-tolerance policy,” Wolfe said. Raup and several residents don’t think private subsidized manager should have such discretion. “The housing authorities have a very, very strict process in (screening) people. Sherman Hills, it’s just a money maker. It’s just for profit, and they don’t care,” Raup said. Management of Sherman Hills declined comment but agreed to meet with a reporter this week.

security director at the Luzerne County Housing Authority since 2009, said closed-circuit security systems are becoming increasingly popular with housing complex managers and owners as a good crime deterrent. Bratton said the county housing authority invested about $300,000 in camera surveillance systems at most of the authority’s 11 complexes. Bratton acknowledged that much of the crime at housing complexes initiates with people who live there “without authorization.” He said he reviews video footage of the exteriors of apartments when management receives a complaint that an unauthorized person is living there and he has successfully used the Closed-circuit security video footage in eviction proDeryck Bratton, a former FBI ceedings. He said it’s hard to quantify agent who has been working as

the deterrent effect of the cameras on crime, but he said providing video clips to Exeter police has aided in the conviction of several criminals. Sullivan said HUD has no grant money for such a crimeprevention measure, but municipalities might be eligible for federal Community Development Block Grant money that’s funneled through the state. Wilkes-Barre Administrative Coordinator Drew McLaughlin said that with recent cuts to Community Development funding and further cuts anticipated in coming years, “financing installation of security cameras for a privately owned facility would not be a priority of the administration with the funds available.” “The private operator should bear the cost burden of such a proactive security measure,” McLaughlin said.

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Shown at the UNICO swearing in ceremony are Dave Donnini’s brother, Joe Donnini Jr.; sister, Deanna Donnini; his father Joe Donnini Sr.; his mother, Ann Donnini; immediate past national UNICO President Glenn Pettinato.

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When Dave Donnini grew up in Wilkes-Barre, he was surrounded by a family involved in the community. “I learned from both my mom and dad, how important it is to help others,” said Donnini, whose father Joe Donnini is a member of UNICO, the organization of people of ItalianAmerican heritage who focus on charity in the community. UNICO was founded in 1922 “to engage in charitable works, support higher education, and perform patriotic deeds” with chapters around the country. In Luzerne County, UNICO is best known for sponsoring an annual scholastic football game but the organization does other service work in the community and celebrates unity. “I can remember the summer picnics at Harveys Lake, the father-and-son dinners at Aldino’s (a former Wilkes-Barre restaurant), macaroni dinners, the UNICO football games,” Donnini said. UNICO left a lasting impression on Dave Donnini and at the UNICO National Convention earlier this month he was elected national president of the Italian American service organization. Donnini, 40, is the second youngest person to hold the title of UNICO national president. As president, Donnini oversees 134 UNICO chapters in the U.S. and more than 7,000 members. His position is volunteer. He has the distinction of being the second Wilkes-Barre native to have that honor; in 1988 Frank Castrignano Sr. was UNICO national president. Donnini’s father, Joe, has been a member of the organization since the 1960s . “My father was chapter president of Wilkes-Barre in 1980,” said Donnini, who

is a graduate of GAR High School and King’s College. “In 2001, my dad asked me to come to a meeting at the Woodlands. Ever since then, I got more involved and started chairing different events.” Donnini said he co-chaired UNICO’s annual pig roast with his father and he helped run the Miss UNICO pageant. He said about a year after joining UNICO he was asked to run for treasurer and won. He was elected 1st vice president in 2004 and held that position until 2005 when he moved to Redondo Beach. After selling his business, Copacatana, which had locations in Wilkes-Barre, Dallas and Edwardsville, Donnini became a licensed Realtor with RE/MAX in Redondo Beach, California. He joined the Los Angeles Chapter of UNICO National and his father said “he turned the chapter around.” Donnini said he gradually climbed the UNICO ladder, serving in several positions with the national organization over the last five years. That culminated with his election as presi-

dent this year at the UNICO National Convention on Marco Island, Florida. His father, owner of Donnini’s Hair Services on South Main Street, said the family is very proud of Dave’s accomplishments. “The national organization noticed what he did at the Los Angeles chapter,” said Joe Donnini. “My daughter, Deanna, is now president of the LA chapter.” U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, honored the new UNICO national president on the House floor with remarks entered into the Congressional record. “It is an honor to recognize Mr. Donnini and his involvement in an organization that has given so much to the community,” Barletta said. “I have had the esteemed privilege of attending many UNICO events in my congressional district, including pig roasts and charity events, and proudly witnessed the positive impact the group’s efforts have made in my community. “UNICO is one organization that has and still helps out many great causes,” said Dave Donnini.

UNICO REGIONAL MEETING The UNICO Eastern Regional Meeting will be held at The Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains Township, Nov. 8-9.

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uzy Kaminski is the author of the childrens book, “Our Forever Home – Tails of the Cozy Red Barn.” She uses the pen name of Penny Hart. Kaminski, 66, also owned Abby’s Doggone Good Gourmet Cookies in Mountain Top and recently retired from the business. Suzy graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit, Mich., and received her associate’s degree in business administration with electives taken in fine art at Luzerne County Community College. She lives in Mountain Top with her husband, Karl and their dog, Carmella. They have two children: Karla and Karl. You obviously have a passion for animals that is evident with your past dog cookie business and the themes present in your book. What is the book about and how did it come about? “As I was coming to the end of my business career I decided that I really wanted to write a book. I wanted to craft a book for children in a day and age when many kids and people do not have a home of their own due to many circumstances. This book is

a tale about children told through animals and their words. The story shows how the characters come to find goodness and shelter in a cozy red barn and all of the animals come together in diversity regardless of who they are or where they came from. Its basic theme is that if you try to get along with others you will be happy in life. It is for all faiths and relates to all beliefs. I want everyone to relate to the story so I do not alienate anyone due to religion, race or any beliefs.

It has many themes that are dealt with in tender and caring ways. The book deals with bullying, diversity, love, death and life to name a few themes. It is a wonderful story that is a result of my own personal hardships told through gentle animals representing children in unfortunate circumstances. My husband Karl constantly prompted me to write the story. The defining moment and inspiration for the story and title came one evening in our own cozy red barn. My husband was feeding our one-eyed Arabian stallion, Prince, who had lost his eye through abuse, and he called me to see something. There was a one-eyed mouse gathering bits of food that had fallen from Prince’s mouth. It was a one-eyed mouse sharing corn with a one-eyed horse. That was it. The first chapters of my story were born.” You mentioned that your dog cookie business was a passion for years. What See MEET, Page 2B

f you’re a genealogist with ancestors living in the Mountain Top area (or even if you aren’t) you’ll enjoy the new “Mountain Top” book, part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishers. Mountain Top is most of the area in southeastern Luzerne County between Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton, the main roads of which are state Route 309 and Interstate 81. It’s primarily the townships of Fairview, Wright, Rice, Dorrance and Slocum and the borough of Nuangola. The book offers a capsule history of the area followed by 166 pages of historic photos, all of which are heavily researched (complete with dates) and nicely captioned. It’s by Joseph Kubic, Darlene MillerLanning and the Mountain Top Historical Society. Kubic has authored several other books on Mountain Top history. Miller-Lanning is director of the HopeHorn Gallery at the University of Scranton. Priced at $21.99, it will be available starting tomorrow at local retailers, online booksellers or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888) 313-2665. As a genealogist, what I like about this book is precisely what I like about the other local books in the series: it offers visual images of the everyday world of many of our ancestors. You’ll see the streets and homes where they lived, the schools they attended, the roads they traveled, the railroads they worked on and the churches in which they worshiped. Don’t forget to look for other books in Arcadia’s local series, including Nanticoke, Scranton, the trolley cars and Wilkes-Barre postcards. Genealogy Club News: The Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society will be busier than ever next month. First, the research library in the society’s headquarters at the Hanover Green Cemetery, Main Road, Hanover Township, will be open on Mondays the 10th, 17th and 24th 4 to 8 p.m. The society credits “the huge response of researchers that took advantage of our Monday night research opportunities this past summer.” The club will also open its 2012-2013 series of programs with “The Legacy of Nursing in Northeastern Pennsylvania,” presented by Jessica Reeder, archivist of the Center for Nursing History of Northeastern Pennsylvania at Misericordia University. The program will highlight the contribution of nurses and the impact of nursing on the area’s history. The meeting, open to the public, is in room 106 of the McGowan Building on the campus of King’s College at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25. The society’s digitization effort for local records is continuing. For the latest information on available records go to the society’s website www.nepgs.org and click on “records preservation.” In fact, every time you go there you’ll find new materials. Correction: Several readers have pointed out that I was wrong in saying “Family Tree Magazine” is not available on newsstands. The Barnes & Noble bookstore in Wilkes-Barre Township, just off Mundy Street, carries the “bible” of genealogy. Barnes & Noble has been a friend to genealogists and historians for many years. News Notes: The Genealogical Research Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania has an interesting program coming up. On Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Nancy McDonald will offer “If You Can Play Scranton, You Can Play Anywhere.” Though it’s not generally recalled today, the coal-region towns of decades past were famed as places where stage shows of all kinds could find tough but appreciative audiences. The society’s meetings take place at the Research Center, 1100 Main St., Peckville. Call (570) 383-7661 for information on joining the group and on its many activities. A Google map is available. Tom Mooney is a Times Leader genealogy columnist. Reach him at tmooney2@ptd.net.

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Students raise money for Heart Association Mario Cella’s physical education classes at Schuyler Avenue and Third Avenue Elementary Schools recently held a ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ event to benefit the American Heart Association. The purpose of the event was to bring awareness, acceptance and education about the importance of helping others, while promoting healthy physical activity and a good sense of competitive spirit. Students were asked to collect donations from family and friends to sponsor them in jumping rope as many times as they could in two minutes. The event was a success and the schools were able to raise almost $2,000. Top earners from Schuyler Avenue (above), from left: Ray Whalen, principal; Lucas Brown; Davis Booth; Kayla Sincavage; Kerstyn Thomas; Maddox Hass; Jacob Stitzer; and Cella. Top earners from Third Avenue (below), from left, first row, are Rebecca Brandreth, Alex Kobusky and Michaela Holmstrom. Second row: Sydney Rush, Josh Wilkins, Collin Uter and Conner Uter.

are some of the other things you like to do? “Most everything I enjoy revolves around animals. My husband and I like to ride horses. I also love to cook gourmet foods and decorate cakes. The cookie business was a real passion as we ran it for 16 years and enjoyed it very much. Our previous dog, Abby, was my best friend and the inspiration for the name.” What are some of the ways that you have shared the joy of your book with the public? “I have often read passages from the book to kids at various libraries such as in Nuangola and the Mill Memorial Library in Nanticoke. I often read a specific passage that relates to our current dog, Carmella. We took in Carmella after our beloved Abby passed away. Abby’s veterinarian matched us up to Carmella after trying every day for over a week to have us come in and see Carmella. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to take in another dog at the time, but after seeing her for only a few moments I knew she was meant to be with us. Carmella had suffered loss of a leg and tail after being hit by a car. She was a stray that was about to be put to sleep until she licked the vet when he was about to administer the shot. The vet knew she had life left in her after that and thought of my family as the perfect haven for her. We have loved her dearly ever since.” Who has been an inspiration in your life aside from your husband Karl? “Gertrude Hawk and her work ethic in the business world was a great inspiration. Her work ethic and managing skills were amazing as she constantly

produced a quality product. I always tried to imitate her. She is phenomenal.” What do you think needs improvement or inspiration in Northeastern Pennsylvania? “I would love to see the beat down homes get refurbished one by one. I often imagine how these homes looked about 50 years ago as opposed to the blight of today. They are simple homes that need simple repairs as well as difficult ones.” What is a favorite food you enjoy? “I love vegetable egg foo young with brown gravy.” Do you have a favorite film? “The Enchanted Cottage is a favorite of mine. It is another story of the beauty that exists within a place of safety and comfort for two people that are not always viewed pleasantly by the outside world. It tells of a homely maid who tends to an injured ex-GI and they come to see the beauty in each other that escapes the perceptions of other people. It is a lovely story.” Do you have a favorite musician or type of music? “I really like classical music and the songs of Bruno Mars.” What would you say are some of your proudest moments in your life? “I would have to say the recreation of self in having my children. In the business world I would have to say that being nominated as one of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 Women in Business was a highlight in my career. I was so proud of my friends that nominated me for that honor. Everything that happened personally and professionally also manifested itself in my children’s book as well. I am extremely proud of the story I have woven from my experiences.” John Gordon writes about area people for the Meet feature. Reach him at 970-7229.

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St. Jude fundraiser will help Mountain Top family Faculty and students at St. Jude School held a fundraiser to help the Legge family of Mountain Top. Anita Legge, faculty member, is the mother of Nicholas Legge, who was seriously injured in a car accident and will be traveling to Project Walk in California for rehabilitation. Students in pre-kindergarten through grade 7 gave a donation to play bingo and win donated prizes. Faculty members volunteered to be the target of water balloons. School families donated money in the name of the teacher they wanted to win. The top three teachers had the honor of being targets. Student names were randomly selected to toss the balloons. More than $800 was raised. At the water balloon toss, from left: Anita Legge; Brenda Kolojejchick, third place; Lester Kempinski, first place; Eileen Kempinski, second place; Evette Koshinski, event organizer; and Jeanne Rossi, principal.

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Palovchak-Miller, Jagodzinski

urrounded by the most supportive family and friends, Carla Christina Palovchak-Miller and Michael Raymond Jagodzinski were united in marriage Nov. 26, 2011, by the Rev. Ann Marie Acacio, friend of the bride. Their intimate ceremony was held by fireside at Carmen’s Country Inn, Drums. The bride is the daughter of the late Christina Kozak Palovchak, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Angelo Monteforte. She is the granddaughter of the late Julius and Lucille Kozak, Wilkes-Barre. The groom is the son of Rosemarie and John Yogi Jagodzinski, Georgetown, Wilkes-Barre Township. He is the grandson of the late Mildred and John Ondish, Georgetown, WilkesBarre Township. Carla was given in marriage by her sister, Patricia Jackloski. Their children showed their love and support by joining the bridal party. She chose her daughters, Cassandra Lynn Miller and Emily Ann Miller, as maids of honor. Hailey Ondish, godchild of the groom, was flower girl. Michael chose his son, Justin Jagodzinski, as best man. Robert Charnichko, very close friend of the groom and groom’s son, served as groomsman. Matthew Rader, nephew of the groom, was a junior groomsman. The couple paid their respects to those who could not be present. Mentioned in prayer were the bride’s parents, the father of her children David J. Miller, the groom’s grandparents and godfather, Raymond Ondish. The first reading, chosen by the couple, was given by the groom’s godmother, Veronica Navroth, Nanticoke, who is like a second mother to him. The second reading was selected and given by the bride’s very best friend, Laura Fath, Buffalo, N.Y. The blessing was given by the groom’s mother. Thanks to Cathy Kutchi and the staff of Carmen’s Country Inn who hosted a wonderful reception with amazing food, drink and atmosphere. A candy buffet was offered for the guests to enjoy. The evening was entertained by George Rittenhouse Sr. Productions along with his son, George Rittenhouse Jr. The best man and maid of honor, Cassandra Miller, started the evening giving the most beautiful toasts to wish their parents much happiness. The entertainment continued by the groom’s son playing a few songs on his guitar and then by the groom’s father singing polkas. The bride is a 1985 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School. She is a career agent with American General Life and Accident Insurance Company. The groom is a 1986 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School. He is a driver for FedEx Ground. Carla and Mike honeymooned in Walt Disney World and reside in Sugar Notch.

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ourtney Ann Savage and Jason Shatrowskas were united in marriage on Aug. 27, 2011, at The Highlands at Newberry Estates, Dallas, by Judge David Barilla. The bride is the daughter of Robert Savage, Wyoming, and Colette Savage, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She is the granddaughter of Robert Savage, Phyllis Savage and Gordon Schaefer, Swoyersville, and Edward Biernacki and the late Dorothy Biernacki, Kingston. The groom is the son of Butch and Barbara Shatrowskas, Wyoming. He is the grandson of the late Leo and Mary Lulewicz and Stanley and Caroline Yankowski, all of Wyoming. The bride was escorted down the aisle and given in marriage by her dad. She chose her long time friends Becky Evansky and Christy Tyson to be her matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were cousin Julie Haller and friends Jennifer Kuna and Mandy Fox. Flower girl was Alexis Savage, cousin of the bride, who walked the couple’s dog and ring bearer Dobie down the aisle. The groom chose his father Butch Shatrowskas as his best man. Groomsmen were Butchie Shatrowskas, brother of the groom; Michael Jordan, cousin of the groom; and friends Brian Slavinski and Anthony Santarelli. An evening cocktail party and reception were held at The Highlands at Newberry Estates, Dallas. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Perugino’s Restaurant, Luzerne. The bride was honored by a bridal shower given by her bridal party and family at Apple Tree Terrace, Dallas. The couple traveled to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, and their favorite city, Chicago, for their honeymoon. The couple resides in Wyoming.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of the late Katherine Wren and Henry Wren, Plymouth. She is a graduate of West Side Vocational Technical School. She is a stay-at-home mom of four wonderful children. The prospective groom is the son of Jackie Shoemaker, Plymouth, and Richard Telefarro, Glen Lyon. He attended West Side Vocational Technical School. He is employed at Valley Distribution. A wedding date has not been set.

Church. The reception was held at The Barn at Boones Dam. The bride is a daughter of Gerard and Sandra Clifford of Mountain Top, Pa. She is the granddaughter of Otto Eime, the late Shirley Eime, Harry and Sue Clifford. The groom is son of Kevin and Kim Engler of Mountain Top, Pa. He is the grandson of Peggy Cerasaro, Charlie Engler, and the late Mary Ann Engler. The bride and groom both graduated from Crestwood High School in 2004. The bride graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010 with a doctorate of pharmacy degree. The bride was escorted down the aisle and given by her father Gerard Clifford. The bride chose her sister Jennifer Clifford as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kori Engler, sister of the groom; Caitlin Margeson, Earlene Bosga Smyth and Mindy Gentilesco. The groom chose his best friend Peter Dombroski as his best man. Groomsmen were Robert Engler, cousin of the groom; Omar Rodriguez Jr., Steven Hughes and Peter Ackourey.

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esse Bixby and Ivy Priest, Hunlock Creek, were united in the sacrament of marriage on Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Negril, Jamaica, at the Sandals Beach Resort, by the Rev. Richard Ramsay. The groom is the son of Roswell Bixby Jr., Lake Township, and Deborah Hobbs, Plymouth. He is the grandson of Roswell Bixby Sr. and the late Katherine Bixby, Lake Township. The bride is the daughter of Theresa Letner, Swoyersville. While on their weddingmoon in Jamaica, they climbed the cascading waterfalls and rocky slopes of Dunns River Falls; rode horseback in the countryside and warm waters of the Caribbean Sea; swam to the cliffs of Ricks Cafe; and sped through the forest on bobsleds and ziplines. They enjoyed Jamaica and intend to return on their oneyear anniversary of marriage, July 21, 2013.

r. Mary Blair Long and Michael Anthony Krauson were married on April 28, 2012, at the King’s College Chapel, Wilkes-Barre, by the Rev. Richard Hockman. The bride is the daughter of Blair E. and Mary Ann Long, Slocum Township. She is the granddaughter of the late Stanley and Frances Narsavage, Pittston, and the late Wilson and Florence Long, Penn Hills. The groom is the son of Daniel P. and Rosemary Krauson, Shenandoah. He is the grandson of the late Edward and Frances Krauson and the late Andrew and Mary Cohoat, all of Shenandoah. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Emily Ann, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mary Zajac, Audrey Zajac and Margaret Walsh. Best man was David Krauson, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Thomas McGough, Jason Loftus, and Ryan Boyle. A dinner reception was held at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. A bridal shower was hosted by the mothers of the bride and groom and Aunts Bonnie and Marianne at King’s Restaurant, Mountain Top. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the groom at Theo’s Metro, Kingston. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and a 2005 graduate of King’s College. She earned her doctorate of optometry at Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2009. The groom is a 2000 graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School and a 2004 and 2010 graduate of College Misericordia, where he earned his master of business administration degree.

Tafani, Zoltewicz Zoltewicz and Dominick S arah Tafani, along with their parents,

hristina Maria D’Ippolito and Shawn Lewis Bookwalter were C united in marriage on July 6, 2012, at

auren Ann Clifford and Brian Scott Engler were united in marriage on L Aug. 26, 2011 at St. Columba Catholic

oelle Wren and Richard Sims, together with their friends and Jfamilies, announce their engagement.

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Clifford, Engler

Wren, Sims

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beachwood, N.J., by Pastor Peter Hartney. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and Robert D’Ippolito, Toms River, N.J. The groom is the son of Connie and William Bookwalter, Forty Fort. The bride was given in marriage by her father and serenaded by her cousin, Beth Schoening, on the violin and the hand bell choir directed by her mother. The bride chose her college roommate, Kristen McGranaghan, as her maid of honor. Her bridesmaids were Beth Lemmerman, Molly McBryan and Meaghan Dorn, all good friends of the bride. James Walker served as the best man to the groom. Groomsmen were Randy Bookwalter, Brandon Bookwalter, Cody Bookwalter and Robert D’Ippolito, all brothers of the bride and groom. All of the men in the wedding party have achieved the honor of Eagle Scout. An evening cocktail hour and dinner reception overlooked the ocean at the Sunset Ballroom, Point Pleasant, N.J. The bride is a graduate of Toms River High School East and is in her sixth and final year of pharmacy school at Wilkes University. The groom is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and is also completing his final year at Wilkes University in the pharmacy program. The groom is a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army, who will be serving his country via the Medical Corps after graduation. The couple honeymooned aboard the Carnival Freedom, which visited Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize and Roatan. The couple resides in Kingston.

would like to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Regina Zoltewicz, Nanticoke. She is the granddaughter of Helen Zoltewicz and the late Henry Zoltewicz and the late Wesley and Regina Price, all of Nanticoke. Sarah is a 2002 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School. She earned her associate’s degree in office management technology and microcomputers in 2006. Sarah works as a loan officer and customer service representative at the UFCW Federal Credit Union. The prospective groom is the son of Giampiero and Barbara Tafani, Plains Township. Dominick is the grandson of the late Domenica and Primo Tafani and the late Marilyn and Elmer Geiger. Dominick is a 2003 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School. Dominick earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Misericordia University in 2010. He is working with Larry O’Malia’s Greenhouse. The couple will unite in marriage on April 27, 2013, at St. Barbara’s Parish in Exeter.

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Havard, Moska amie Lynn Havard and Peter Anthony Moska Jr. were united in Jmarriage on July 14, 2012, at St. Ma-

ria Goretti Church, Laflin, by the Rev. Msgr. Neil J. Van Loon. The bride is the daughter of Robert J. (Jeff) and Carol Havard Sr., Old Boston. She is the granddaughter of the late Pauline Mascelli, Old Boston, and the late David and Rita Havard, Wilkes-Barre. The groom is the son of Sandra Swiontek, Inkerman, and Peter A. Moska Sr., Port Griffith. He is the grandson of Jean Fey and the late Gerard Fey, Inkerman, and the late Peter and Mildred Moska, Inkerman. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. She chose her cousin, Leah Lavelle, as her maid of honor and her sister-in-law, Kim Havard, as her matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Tiffanie Moska, Samantha Moska, sisters of the groom and Angela Hillan, cousin of the bride. Tenley Havard, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. The groom chose his friend, Chris Berti, as best man. Groomsmen were Jarred Swiontek, Paul Moska, brothers of the groom, Robert Havard Jr., brother of the bride and Joe Iacona, friend of the groom. Beau Widdick, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. Scriptural readings were given by Diane Hillan, godmother and aunt of the bride, and Sherri Petrokonis, cousin of the groom. Gifts were presented by Cathy Morio, aunt of the bride, and Debbie Chikey, godmother and aunt of the groom. Musical selections were provided by Jennifer Johnson. A shower was given by the mother of the bride at the Checkerboard Inn Pavilion, Shavertown. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the mother of the groom at Leggios Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, Plains Township. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at Via Appia, Taylor. The bride is a 2003 graduate of Pittston Area High School. She is a 2007 graduate of Misericordia University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education and a specialization in early childhood education. She received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in 2010 from Misericordia University. She is employed by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. The groom is a 2002 graduate of Pittston Area High School. He is a 2007 graduate of Misericordia University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing and a minor in biology. He is employed by Interstate Blood and Plasma Inc. The couple honeymooned in Ocho Rios. They reside in Plains Township.

The Harowiczes The Stashes ndy and Lynn Stash, Ashley, A will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28.

Mrs. Stash is the former Lynn Bergstrasser, daughter of the late Helen and Edward Bergstrasser. Mr. Stash is the son of the late Betty Stash and the late Andrew Stash. Mrs. Stash works as a parttime caretaker. Mr. Stash is employed at Brink’s Inc as a vault manager. The couple has one son, Christopher Andrew Stash, who is employed at Bank of America as a supervisor. The couple is celebrating their anniversary with a dinner out with their son and his fiancée, Tara.

heodore and Septa Harowicz of Wilkes-Barre recently celebrated T their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 28, 1952 in St. Lawrence Church, Old Forge. Mrs. Harowicz, the former Septa Martini, is the daughter of the late Domenic and Frances Martini, Old Forge. Mr. Harowicz is the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Harowicz, Wilkes-Barre. The couple has three children: James and wife Michele, Mountain Top; Linda Harowicz and husband Charlie Fredenburg, New York; Maria Ursida and husband Vince, Hawaii. They also have two grandsons, Brian Harowicz and Michael Harowicz, Mountain Top. A Mass and renewal of vows was celebrated at the parish of St. Andre Bessett, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Wilkes-Barre. A family dinner was held to mark the occasion.

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allory Marie Zoeller and Robert Joseph Hudak, together with their parents, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Joseph and Lucille Zoeller, Hanover Township. She is the granddaughter of Ann Zoeller and the late Louis Zoeller, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Florence and Edward Pavia, Nanticoke. Mallory is a 2005 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School. She attended Wilkes University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education in 2009. She earned her master’s degree in middle school mathematics from Wilkes University in 2012, and she is pursuing her second master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from King’s College. She is a special education teacher in the Hanover Area School District. The prospective groom is the son of Thomas and Dorothy Hudak, Hanover Township. He is the grandson of the late Theresa and Joseph Hudak, Hanover Township, and the late Cecilia and Frank Santey, Sugar Notch. Robert is a 1999 graduate of Hanover Area Jr.-Sr. High School. He attended Bloomsburg University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2003. In 2011, he earned his degree in special education from King’s College. He is employed by the Children Service Center. The couple will exchange vows July 13, 2013, at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, Wilkes-Barre.

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ttorney and Mrs. Thomas A. O’Connor, Kingston, are A pleased to announce the engage-

r. and Mrs. Harold Haefele, Dallas, celebrated their 50th anniM versary on Aug. 18.

ment and approaching marriage of their daughter, Catherine Ellen (Katie) to Anthony Eugene Ardito, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene G. Ardito, of Portland, Maine. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Attorney Patrick J. O’Connor and the late Helen A. O’Connor and the late Michael J. Naples Jr. and Catherine Naples, West Pittston. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ardito and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Whitney, all of Augusta, Maine. Katie is a 2006 graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School and a 2010 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass., with a major in English and a minor in Italian. She is the human resources coordinator for Bain and Company, Boston, Mass. Anthony is a 2006 graduate of Cheverus High School, Portland, Maine, and a 2010 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass., with a major in economics. He earned a master of business administration degree and a master’s degree in accounting from Northeastern University, Boston, Mass., in 2011. He works in audit at Ernst and Young, Boston, Mass. A September wedding is planned.

Mrs. Haefele is the former Jayne Searfoss, daughter of the late George and Eleanor (Jones) Searfoss. Harold is the son of the late Raymond and Stella (Titus) Griffiths. They were married on Aug. 18, 1962, in Westmoor Church of Christ, Kingston, by the late Rev. William F. Tucker. Their attendants were Nancy Jane (Jones) Morgan, Dorothy (Trax) Jablonski, Linda (Searfoss) Davis (sister of Mrs. Haefele), the late Frank Titus, the late Robert Gimber, and Daniel Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Haefele are the parents of two children: Daniel Haefele, Hanover Township, and Mrs. James (Deborah) Popson, Mountain Top. They are the grandparents of Maranda (Haefele) McElheny; Donovan, Katelyn and Tristen Haefele; Bernard and James Popson; Nikki, Joseph and Anthony Dennis; and Frank Geklinsky. They also have two great-grandchildren: Benjamin McElheny and Ayden Craig. Mr. Haefele worked for Royer Foundry, Kingston, and retired from Atlantic Design, Corning, N.Y. Mrs. Haefele retired from Commonwealth Telephone Company, Dallas, worked at Hallmark, Dallas, and is presently working part time at the office of Dallas Family Practice, Dallas. A celebration party with friends and family was held at the home of James and Deborah Popson.

iffany Krzynefski and Joseph Riley, together with their famT The Hugheses ilies, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. oris and Charles Hughes, WilkesThe bride-to-be is the daughter of Barre, formerly of Mountain Top, D Clem Krzynefski, Hunlock Creek, Pa., will celebrate their 65th wedding and Marie Piekanski and Ray Piekanski, stepfather, both of Larksville, Pa. She is the granddaughter of Marie Mushala, Larksville, Pa.; the late John Mushala; and the late Clem Krzynefski Sr. and Mary Krzynefski. The prospective groom is the son of Joseph and Patricia Riley, WilkesBarre Township, Pa. He is the grandson of Theresa Riley, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; the late Joseph Riley Sr.; and Lorraine and Robert Burgit Sr. Tiffany is a graduate of Nanticoke Area High School and Misericordia University. She is employed with Genesis Rehab Services. Joseph is a graduate of Nanticoke Area High School and attended Bloomsburg University. He is employed with CK Alarm Systems. The couple will exchange vows during a September 2012 ceremony at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Plains Township, Pa.

anniversary on Aug. 30, 2012. They were married Aug. 30, 1947, in the former Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church, WilkesBarre, by the late Rev. Robert Huntsberger. Mrs. Hughes is the former Doris R. Mills, daughter of the late Horace and Edna Mills. Mr. Hughes is the son of the late William and Anita Hughes. He served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army in World War II and Korea. They have two children, Dennis, Mountain Top, and David, Kingston. They have four grandchildren, Jeffrey and Alyssa, Mountain Top, and David and Nicholas, both of Wilkes-Barre. A family dinner is planned.

Association for the Blind plans annual awards dinner The Association for the Blind will hold its annual awards dinner on Sept. 12 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Plains Township. Honorees for this year’s dinner are Larry G. Kaplan, recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award; InterMountain Medical Group, recipient of the Community Partnership Award and Caitlin Best, recipient of the Arline Phillips Achievement Award. The evening will also feature a silent and live auction. Proceeds from the event will support programs and services provided by the Blind Association. For reservations, sponsorships or ads, call 693-3555 or (877) 693-3555. Dinner committee members, first row, from left, are Tina McCarthy, Jolene Knecht, Debbie Grossman, Karen Keefer, Cor Catena, dinner chairman; Ida Miller, Ina Lubin, Anna Cervenak, and Essy Davidowitz. Second row: Marie Roke-Thomas, Ph.D.; Tom Robinson, Ron Petrilla, Ph.D.; Jim Schilling, Bob Loftus, Colin Keefer, Richard M. Goldberg, Esquire; Max Bartikowsky, Bill Davidowitz and Bobbie Steever. Also serving on the committee are Patricia Dougherty, Mary Erwine, Bob Fortinsky, Rosemary Chromey, Dr. Ira Grossman, Allan M. Kluger, Sue Kluger, Abbe Kruger, Dr. Erik F. Kruger, Kim Michelstein, Harold Rosenn, Esquire; Isobel Slomowitz; and Marvin Slomowitz.

Leaver, Holly he engagement of Rachel Holly to Patrick Leaver, both of LeT highton, has been announced by

Langdon, Kramer

r. and Mrs. Richard Kramer of Edwardsville announce the engagement of their daughter Allison Beth Kramer to Christopher Daniel Langdon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Langdon of Wyomissing, Pa. Allison is the granddaughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Beaney of Wyoming and the late Albert and Sylvia Kramer of North Palm Beach, Fla. Chris is the grandson of Richard and Joanne Koch of Lancaster, Pa., and Candy Langdon and the late Dean Langdon of Wyomissing. Allison is a 2001 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and a 2005 graduate of Susquehanna University. In 2011, she earned a master’s degree in business administration from Temple University. Allison is the manager of Member Relations for the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs in Philadelphia. Chris is a 2004 graduate of Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School and a 2008 graduate of Lycoming College. Chris is an account executive at East Penn Manufacturing in Lyons Station, Pa. The couple will be united in marriage on Sept.15, 2012, at Skytop Lodge in Skytop, Pa.

their families. The bride-to-be, originally of Hazleton, is the daughter of Valerie (Holly) Baber, New Tripoli, and granddaughter of Edward and Anna Marie (Balukonis) Holly, Freeland. She is a 2012 graduate of Parkland High School in Allentown and currently attending East Stroudsburg University to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in art and design with a minor in media communications and technology. She is currently employed by the Times News LLC in Lehighton. The prospective groom is the son of Michael and Tammy Leaver, Lehighton, and grandson of Madlyn Bramich and the late Ronald Bramich, Whitehall, and Melvan and Marilyn Leaver, Slatington. He is a 2009 graduate of PA Cyber Charter School and a 2012 graduate of East Stroudsburg University earning a Bachelor of Science in media communication and technology. He is also the lead singer and guitarist in the rock band, Phoenix Bridge. He is currently employed by Blue Ridge Communications TV-13. A wedding is planned for October of 2013.

Hazleton Chamber honors students at banquet The Millers

r. and Mrs. Calvin and Lorraine Miller of West Pittston celeM brated their 50th wedding anniver-

sary yesterday. They were married on Aug. 25, 1962 at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, Wyoming, by the Rev. J. Papka. Parents of the couple are the late George and Mary Legas and Harvey and Marjorie Newton. Calvin is retired from Cascade Tissue in Suscon. Lorraine is retired from Diversified Information Technologies in Scranton. They are the proud parents of their son Gary. Gary and his wife Charlene will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3, 2012. A family dinner will be held in the couple’s honor.

The top academic students in five area high schools were honored at the 38th annual Academic Achievement Banquet coordinated by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce at Capriotti’s in McAdoo. The program recognized the scholastic achievements of students from Hazleton Area, Immanuel Christian School, Marian Catholic High School, MMI Preparatory School and Weatherly Area High School. Students recognized at the event were from Hazleton Area: Matthew Alshefski, Josie Ann Bachman, Megan Baranko, Abigail Brandtmeier, Blake Burger, Jenna Butala, Christopher Carrillo, Eric Curran, Annya D’Amato, Jennifer Furlani, Kayla Garzio, Elizabeth Gordineer, Shaina Grego, Jessica Hoffman, Megan Hudock, Matthew Kiprovski, Dana Kisenwether, Thomas Klein, Katelyn Mantz, Catherine LaBuz, Amanda Layton, Danielle Lisnock, Spencer Lovrinic, Jenna Marinock, Evan Pataki, Morgan Pecile, Hayley Price, Alexander Radosta, Kiranjot Kaur Singh, Shawn Siroka and Jessica Thorne. Immanuel Christian School: Scott Boehret. Marian High School: Emmarose Boyle, Emily Burger, Kaysi McLaughlin, Miranda Milillo, Timothy Miller, Briana O’Donnell Anthony Pilla, Shannon Skotek, Stephen Valente and Kimberly Wilson. MMI: Caroline Bandurska, Paul Brasavage, Roderick Cook, Antonia Kitchen Diener, Brittany Fisher, Megan Kost, Michael Macarevich, Christian Parsons, Alyssa Triano and Annika Wessel. Weatherly Area: Matthew Caccese, Andrea Dietrich, Sarah Dolinsky, Jaime Dougherty, Tiana Genetti, Christopher Hunt, Rebecca Moyer, Alicia Panzarella, Lucas Rinker and Karlee Ursta. At the event, from left, first row: Alicia Panzarella, Weatherly Area High School; Annya D’Amato, Hazleton Area High School; Emily Burger, Marian Catholic High School; and Antonia Diener, MMI. Second row: Allen Wagner, Wagner, Whitaker & John LLC, vice chair, Chamber and program chair; Stuart Tripler, principal, Weatherly Area; Rocco Petrone, principal, Hazleton Area; Dr. Gary Lawler, chancellor, Penn State Hazleton, speaker; Sue Ann Gerhard, director, Development and Alumni, Marian Catholic High School; Pastor Jim DeRamus, Apostolic Faith Church; Tom Hood, president, MMI; Kelly Knowlden, administrator, Immanuel Christian School; and Mayor Joseph Yannuzzi.

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NAMES AND FACES Patrick Charles Dix, son of Nancy and Chuck Dix, graduated magna cum laude from Parkside High School, Salisbury, Md., on May 29. He received the President’s Education Award for outstanding academic excellence. Dix Dix received a scholarship from the Delmarva Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association and was honored at their annual dinner at the Yacht Club in Ocean Pines, Md. Dix entered Penn State University Main Campus on Aug. 24 majoring in history. He is the grandson of Patricia and Charles Dix, Mountain Top, and the late Jane and John Clendaniel, Seaford, Del.

Pittston Area gets grant for bullying prevention program The Pittston Area School District was awarded a Safe Schools Targeted Grant from the state. The funds will be used to implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in grades 9-12 in the fall. The program is a research-based program designed to prevent and reduce bullying throughout the school setting. A Bulling Prevention Coordinating Committee, consisting of administration, teachers, guidance and members of the Student Assistance Program (SAP), participated in a two-day training session conducted by Olweus trainers Charles Balogh and Krista Goodman. Members of the Coordinating Committee, from left, first row, are Marlene Verdine, Jennifer Alaimo, Balogh, Goodman, Amy Hazlet, Kim Collins and Tara Craig. Second row: Janet Donovan, principal of curriculum (K-12); John Haas, principal; Adam Burdett; Frank Victor; Jay Rowan; Coreen Milazzo; Judy Greenwald; Paul McGarry; Jim Blaskiewicz; James Woodall; and Arthur Savokinas, assistant principal.

Rachel Ackerman, daughter of John and Marguerite Ackerman, Hazle Township, has been named the summer 2012 student marshal for the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture. The title of marshal is awarded to the student who has earned the highest overall grade-point average in the college. Ackerman will earn a bachelor of music education degree with honors. A Schreyer Honors College Scholar, Ackerman garnered several awards, including a School of Music Jury Recognition Award and the Willa Taylor Vocal Endowment Scholarship. She is a member of Pi Kappa

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Lambda Music Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Eta Sigma academic honor societies. While at Penn State, Ackerman was Ackerman a member of the inaugural class of the Penn State Presidential Leadership Academy. She served as secretary and mentoring chair of the National Association for Music Educators, collegiate chapter; student chapter vice president of the National Association of Teachers of Singing; student chapter executive board member of the American Choral Directors Association; and vicepresident of the Penn State Concert Choir. Ackerman was also the soprano section leader for both the Williamsport Chamber Choir and Orchestra and the Faith United Church of Christ in State College, soprano counselor for the Performing Arts Institute in Kingston, and a private voice teacher in Hazleton. She has accepted a position as a middle and high school choral and general music teacher at Connelly School of the Holy Child, Potomac, Md.

Madeline Distasio, Mountain Top; Jessica Elston, Wilkes-Barre; and Lauren Gavinski, White Haven, were recently inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta freshman honor society at Susquehanna University. The society encourages superior scholastic achievement among college students during their first year, promotes intelligent living and a high standard of learning and assists students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals. Distasio, the daughter of Daniel Distasio and Elizabeth Distasio, is a rising junior majoring in English. She is a 2010 graduate of Crestwood High School. Elston, the daughter of Tom and Joyce Elston, is a rising sophomore majoring in communications. She is a 201 1 graduate of Holy Redeemer High School. Gavinski, daughter of Victor and Roxanne Gavinski, is a rising sophomore majoring in Spanish and secondary education. She is a 201 1 graduate of Hazleton Area High School.

Elder Berroa, Hazleton, a rising senior student at Hazleton Area High School, recently attended Explore Your Future, a six-day career exploration camp at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus in Rochester, N.Y. Campers got a taste of possible careers in computer art design, lab science technology, business, computing,

Sarah Connolly, Swoyersville, was recently inducted into the Susquehanna University chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-educational service fraternity. The purpose of the fraternity is to assemble college students under the fellowship and principles of leadership, friendship and service to humanity. Members complete a minimum of 40 hours of service per year. Connolly will begin her junior year this fall. She is the daughter of John A. Connolly III and Krista P. Connolly and a 2010 graduate of Holy Redeemer High School.

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Ava M. Glynn Ava Marie Glynn, daughter of Jeff and Chantel Glynn, Mountain Top, celebrated her third birthday on Aug. 19. Ava Marie is a granddaughter of William and Roslyn Glynn, Mountain Top, and Robert and Barbara Opachinski, Nuangola. She is a great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Spagnola, Mountain Top. Ava has two brothers, Jeffrey, 15, and Frank, 23, and a sister, Amber, 25.

Joshua Kolanich Gustinucci Joshua Kolanich Gustinucci, son of Alan Dean Gustinucci and Kim Kolanich Gustinucci, Pittston, celebrated his ninth birthday Aug. 23. Joshua is a grandson of Margie and Jake Kolanich and Mickie and Alan Joseph Gustinucci, all of Plains Township. He is a great-grandson of the late Joseph and Mary Gustinucci, Jenkins Township; the late Lucille Budziak, Parsons; and the late John Kolanich, Stanton, Calif. Joshua has a brother, Troy, 3 1/2.

Ava Jarmusik Ava Jarmusik, daughter of Melinda Fink and Leo Jarmusik Jr., West Nanticoke, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 26. Ava is a granddaughter of Robert and Donna Fink, Hanover, and Kim Jarmusik, Shavertown. Ava has a brother, Devon, 15.

Spring Students of the Month named at Nanticoke schools

Lauren Kane Kaitlyn M. Malet Kaitlyn Mackenzie Malet, daughter of Brian and Rachel Malet, Exeter, celebrated her eighth birthday on Aug. 18. Kaitlyn is a granddaughter of Barbara Malet and Daniel Yurchak, Wyoming; Raymond Adamavage, Hanover Township; and the late Carol Adamavage. She has a brother, Brian, 4.

Ryan H. Serafin Ryan Hunter Serafin, son of Eric and Rose Ann Serafin, WilkesBarre, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 26. Ryan is a grandson of Raymond and Rosalie Winiewicz, Plains Township, and Edward and Bridget Serafin, Wilkes-Barre. Ryan has a sister, Eryka Jordan, 5.

Lauren Kane, daughter of Patty and Jim Kane, Bear Creek Township, is celebrating her eighth birthday today Aug. 26. Lauren is a granddaughter of Mary Alice Kane, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Thomas Kane; Elmer Petlock, Bear Creek Township, and the late Margaret Petlock. Lauren has a brother, Connor, 9.

Spring Students of the Month were announced at Kennedy and the GNA Elementary Center in Nanticoke. The Super Stars of the Month were Sean Spencer and Dashawnna Jones. Award-winning students (above), from left, first row, are Taylor Bartle, Kyler Bednar, Mandy Biehl, Calvin Brzozowski, Anthony Colon, Ayden Everett, Charles Hoover and Elizabeth James. Second row: Kelsey Jenkins, Katelyn King, Dillon Kruczek, Oscar Kryznewski, Alyssa Lewis, Jillian Maute, Alyssia Meaney and Kaleah Moran. Third row: Alexis Nadolny, Logan Nelson, Jasmine Peters, Zachary Simon, Sean Spencer, Calista Walk, Tristan Young and Braden Zaremba. More award winners (below), from left, first row, are Ava Adamczyk, Alexis Atkins, Tristan Bigelow, Gabrielle Bohinski, Maria Bonn, Dominic Buckingham, Bella Czeck and Hannah Eaton. Second row: Katelyn Evarts, Rachel Goss, Damien Gregory, Nathan Hatalski, Dashawnna Jones, Zachary Jones and Bryant Keegan. Third row: Julianna Kent, Lance Krupyak, Olivia Lore, Mallory Mayo, Jasmine Peters and Adrianna Pezzella. Fourth row: Carly Reakes, Emily Yaksima and Rachel Yarosh. Mercedes Hunter, Mykayla Madjeski, Sincere Shiloh, Tylor Violini, and Tylor Wylie were also Students of the Month.

Jackson M. Jones Logan J.J. Kosloski Logan Joseph Jacob Kosloski, son of Joseph and Sarah Kosloski, Alden, celebrated his first birthday on Aug. 23. Logan is a grandson of John and Paula Wilde, Bear Creek, and Joseph and Juanita Kosloski, Plymouth. Logan is a great-grandson of Marie Jacobs, Wilkes-Barre.

Brislyn M. Reilly Brislyn Michael Reilly, daughter of Rachel Chopyak-Reilly and Patrick Reilly, is celebrating her first birthday, today Aug. 26. Brislyn is a granddaughter of Stephen and Betty Chopyak, Hughestown, and the late James Reilly and Zeny Miller, WilkesBarre.

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Wilkes students join education honor society Nineteen students from Wilkes University were recently inducted into the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the National Education Honor Society. The inductees were chosen because of their outstanding character, service to Wilkes University and the larger community, a high grade point average, and a desire to enter the teaching profession as competent, caring, and ethical educators. At the induction ceremony, from left, first row: Kelly Lashock, Hazleton; Catelyn Sofio, Exton; Jessica Short, Forest City; Rachel Gill, Luzerne; Rachel Beavers, Lake Ariel; Casey Naumann, Bloomsburg; and Rachael Bernosky, Mayfield. Second row: Abigail Kaster, Mountain Top; Courtney Leighton, Wilkes-Barre; Megan Petrochko, Nanticoke; Amber Konopka, Croydon; Brittany Sheluga, Scranton; Emilee Segreaves, Stewartsville, N.J.; Marrissa Fedor, Hanover Township; and Josh Olzinski, Nanticoke. Also inducted were: Lindsey Davenport, Dallas; Elizabeth Dollman, Beachwood, N.J.; Nicole Scharpnick, Luzerne; and Amanda Shonk, Wilkes-Barre.

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IronPigs spoil Yankeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; party plans

SWB still in line to win IL North despite loss By PAUL SOKOLOSKI psokoloski@timesleader.com

IRONPIGS

YANKEES

ALLENTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Not so fast. If the red-hot Scranton/WilkesBarre Yankees had plans of clinching the International League North Division this weekend, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to push them back for at least a little bit. Derrick Mitchell launched a three-run home run, Cody Overbeck drove home three runs and Steve Susdorf scored three times as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs came back from an early three-run deficit to beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

9-5 Saturday at Coca-Cola Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to start the homestand,â&#x20AC;? said IronPigs manager Ryan Sandberg, whose team closes the regular season fighting for an IL playoff spot with the final nine of its games at home. The victory reduced Scranton/ Wilkes-Barreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead over the IronPigs to six games in the IL North. It also ended the Yankees ninegame winning streak, and kept Scranton/Wilkes-Barreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magic number for clinching the division over the IronPigs and Pawtucket at three.

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Red Sox rebuild, deal four to L.A.

The Yankees could have earned that division championship simply by beating Lehigh Valley Saturday and this afternoon coupled with a Pawtucket loss either one of those days. The IronPigs had other ideas. They watched starting pitcher Mario Hollands surrender two runs in each of the first two innings as the Yankees strolled to a 4-1 lead. Then Lehigh Valley lashed out. Overbeck laced a two-out RBI single to cut Scranton/WilkesBarreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead to 4-2 in the third in-

ning. Then Mitchell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who recently returned from a broken hand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; followed with a towering fly that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop carrying until it landed in the left field bullpen for a threerun homer, bringing home Jason Pridie and Susdorf â&#x20AC;&#x201C; along with a 5-4 IronPigs lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting his timing back,â&#x20AC;? Sandberg said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and getting his bat speed reaction to the pitches.â&#x20AC;? Then the IronPigs kept piling on. See YANKEES, Page 3C

LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

Survivor series

Boston sheds biggest contracts by trading Beckett, Gonzalez and Crawford for Loney and propsects. By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

BOSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, pitcher Josh Beckett and outfielder Carl Crawford from Boston on Saturday, hoping to boost their playoff hopes by taking on the underperforming and high-priced stars who failed to thrive in a fractious Red Sox clubhouse. Boston also sent infielder Nick Punto and about $11 million in cash to the Dodgers in the nine-player trade that was the biggest in Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; history. The Red Sox acquired first baseman James Gonzalez Loney, pitcher Allen Webster, infielder Ivan DeJesus Jr. and two players to be named. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a pennant race and have an opportunity to add talent and were focused on that,â&#x20AC;? Red Sox genBeckett eral manager Ben Cherington said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be our job to take advantage of this opportunity and build the next big Red Sox team.â&#x20AC;? Under a rich new ownership group that includes NBA star Crawford Magic Johnson, the Dodgers entered the day three games behind San Francisco for the NL West lead and in the midst of the wild-card race. They have dramatically revamped their roster in the last month with trades, acquiring shortstop Hanley Ramirez, outfielder Shane Victorino, starter Joe Blanton and reliever Brandon League and now the three Red Sox players â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Crawford is recovering from surgery â&#x20AC;&#x201D; less than a week before the deadline for players to be eligible for the postseason. See TRADE, Page 7C

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Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jake Rucker (18), Luke Brown (14) and Lorenzo Butler (8) celebrate after winning the U.S. championship game on Saturday. Tennessee blew a 10-run lead in the sixth but still won 24-16 in seven innings.

Tennessee prevails in wild slugfest

Remembering the Kings of Back Mountain

By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tennessee players threw their gloves in the air as they converged near third base before falling to the ground with big smiles. The exhaustive 24-16 victory Saturday over Petaluma, Calif., will be remembered back home for a while â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and not just because it earned Goodlettsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite sons a berth in the Little League World Series title game. Brock Myers hit a tie-breaking double, and Tennessee, gave up a 10run lead in the bottom of the sixth before scoring nine in the seventh in a 24-16 victory Saturday over Petaluma, Calif., for the U.S. crown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it,â&#x20AC;? Tennessee manager Joey Hale said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tell people this is like Christmas on steroids and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m having a blast.â&#x20AC;? Tennessee will face Tokyo today after Japan beat Aguadulce, Panama, 10-2 in the international final. Only Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-run comeback to send the game into extra innings tied at 15 could overshadow Tennessee slugger Lorenzo Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extraordinary day at the plate. Butler set a single-game record with nine RBIs, and tied a record with three homers to lead Tennessee. Tennessee finally held on in the

By TOM FOX For The Times Leader

bottom of the seventh. They might have lost, but the California boys have nothing to be ashamed about â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially not after its improbable rally. Pitching aside, they took part in a Little League classic. The teams combined for 40 runs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; another World Series record â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in a game that lasted more than three hours.

DALLAS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jack Bestwick can still hear the ball whizzing past him, even though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been almost 50 years to the day. Bestwick, an assistant coach on the 1962 Back Mountain Little League team, remembers the feeling as vividly today as he did when the play happened right before his eyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My heart sank,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were winning the game 1-0, but it was pretty tight. There were runners on first and second with two outs. This guy just hit a hard shot. I was standing in the dugout, and the ball flew past me. I thought that was it. But our shortstop that game, I believe it was Charlie Kern, reached his glove out and grabbed it. It was such an amazing play.â&#x20AC;? The stories and memories are alive and well within the group, which captured district, sectional

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Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luke Brown cheers after his team won in extras.

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PAUL SOKOLOSKI OPINION

A whole new world awaiting the new guy

o high school football coach in Northeastern Pennsylvania has a tougher job than Bob Zaruta. Because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be judged hard at Dallas every day, every step of the way. Some people already made up their minds about Zaruta, insisting heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never be able to win the way deposed Dallas coach Ted Jackson did, because they believe nobody could. But Zaruta may have already attained his greatest win long before the season even begins for Dallas this Saturday. He won over his team. That wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy, because when the Dallas school board opened Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job after 27 seasons, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players who showed up to support him were livid. Somebody from the crowd scorned the school board for killing the football program. The community that grew so accustomed to winning was angry over losing a coach who experienced just one losing season in his 27 seasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were some rumbles that kind of popped up,â&#x20AC;? Zaruta said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;some players not coming out, some going someplace else. â&#x20AC;&#x153;None of that occurred.â&#x20AC;? It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen because Zaruta wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow it. Right after he was hired, he gathered the Mountaineers and explained his goals and philosophy during a 45-minute meeting. Then he had another one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After those two meetings, we were off to a good start,â&#x20AC;? Zaruta said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we ever had to look back after that.â&#x20AC;? Instead, they looked ahead to a new future at Dallas. The team spent the preseason bonding together as a team by staying on campus through double-sessions, typical of an NFL training camp. The kids loved it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a different experience here,â&#x20AC;? said Zaruta, who has never been a varsity head coach before but guided the Dallas freshman team from 200308. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve embraced the new stuff. It worked out well. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the commitment from the players right now.â&#x20AC;? With his warm personality and a wealth of football knowledge, Zaruta never gave his new team the option to become disenchanted with him. Now he needs fans in the stands to give him a fair shot. After the departure of Jackson, and the way it was handled, some fans swore theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d stay away from the program. Some long-time Dallas supporters said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d come to root against their once-beloved Mountaineers. And plenty of them are sure to be on the visiting sidelines for this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opener. You want to re-visit the school boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasoning for dumping the sometimes-controversial Ted Jackson Sr. after a season where he stayed out of trouble? Have at it. But the guy who replaced him doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deserve to be disparaged for trying to implement his own system in hopes of finding his own success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was one of 14 who applied for the position,â&#x20AC;? Zaruta said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they want to put some blame on me, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand that. I was selected to the position and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I look at.â&#x20AC;? The administrators at Dallas will be looking at how Dallas football players conduct themselves, an issue the school board expressed concern with when Jackson was coaching them. The fans will be looking for the kind of performances that made Jackson a 200-game winner and a state championship coach at Dallas once. All Bob Zaruta is looking for is a chance.

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MONDAY, AUG. 27 H.S. GIRLS TENNIS Hanover Area at Wyoming Valley West GAR at Coughlin Dallas at Crestwood Berwick at Pittston Area MMI Prep at Tunkhannock Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Area Hazleton Area at Wyoming Seminary

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AUTO RACING 4 p.m. NBCSN — IRL, IndyCar, Grand Prix of Sonoma, at Sonoma, Calif. 11 p.m. SPEED — FIA World Rally, at St. Wendel, Germany (same-day tape)

CYCLING

2 p.m. NBCSN — U.S. Pro Challenge, final stage, at Denver 4 p.m. NBC — U.S. Pro Challenge, final stage, at Denver

GOLF

8 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Johnnie Walker Championship, final round, at Perthshire, Scotland Noon TGC — PGA Tour, The Barclays, final round, at Farmingdale, N.Y. 2 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour, The Barclays, final round, at Farmingdale, N.Y. TGC — LPGA, Canadian Women’s Open, final round, at Coquitlam, British Columbia 7 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Boeing Classic, final round, at Snoqualmie, Wash. (same-day tape)

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

11 a.m. ESPN — World Series, third place game, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa. 3 p.m. ABC — World Series, championship game, teams TBD, at South Williamsport, Pa.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

1 p.m. TBS — L.A. Angels at Detroit WPIX – Houston at N.Y. Mets YES – N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland 1:30 p.m. ROOT — Milwaukee at Pittsburgh WQMY – Washington at Philadelphia 2:10 p.m. WGN — Colorado at Chicago Cubs 8 p.m. ESPN — Atlanta at San Francisco

MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE

3 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, championship match, teams TBD, at Boston

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

1:30 p.m. SE2, WYLN — Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Lehigh Valley

MOTORSPORTS

8 a.m. SPEED — MotoGP World Championship, Czech Grand Prix, at Brno, Czech Republic 3 p.m. SPEED — MotoGP Moto2, Czech Grand Prix, at Brno, Czech Republic (same-day tape) 4 p.m. SPEED — FIM World Superbike, at Moscow (same-day tape)

NFL FOOTBALL

7 a.m. NFL — Preseason, Chicago at N.Y. Giants (tape) 10 a.m. NFL — Preseason, Atlanta at Miami (tape) 1 p.m. NFL — Preseason, New England at Tampa Bay (tape) 4 p.m. FOX — Preseason, San Francisco at Denver 8 p.m. NBC — Preseason, Carolina at N.Y. Jets 11 p.m. NFL — Preseason, Detroit at Oakland (tape) 2 a.m. NFL — Preseason, Arizona at Tennessee (tape)

PREP FOOTBALL

Noon ESPN2 — Alcoa (Tenn.) at Maryville (Tenn.) 3 p.m. ESPN — University School (Fla.) vs. Trotwood-Madison (Ohio), at Kings Mills, Ohio

SAILING

2:30 p.m. NBC — America’s Cup World Series, at San Francisco

SOFTBALL

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX—Traded RHP Josh Beckett, 1B Adrian Gonzalez, OF Carl Crawford, INF Nick Punto and cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers for 1B James Loney, INF Ivan DeJesus, Jr., RHP Allen Webster and two players to be named.

FOOTBALL

National Football League JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Waived CB Ashton Youboty, WR Chastin West, QB Nathan Enderle, LB Nate Bussey, RB DuJuan Harris, CB Mike Holmes, OT Dan Hoch and LB Donovan Richard. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Waived G Bridger Buche, RB Derrick Coleman, G Grant Cook, LB Solomon Elimimian, DB Corey Gatewood, OT Levi Horn, DE Anthony Jacobs, WR Kamar Jorden, WR. A.J. Love, LB Tyler Nielsen, DE Ernest Owusu, DT Tydreke Powell, CB Chris Stroud, WR Kerry Taylor and WR Bryan Walters.

H A R N E S S R A C I N G SUNDAY'S POCONO DOWNS ENTRIES Post Time:6:30 PM Mark Dudek is currently on vacation. The return of On the Mark will coincide with his return First nw1PM2yrCG $9,500 Pace 1. Dawson City (Ma Romano) 12-1 2. Tim’s Castoff (Th Jackson) 7-2 3. Rhythm In Art (Da Ingraham) 9-2 4. Rockaholic (Jo Pavia Jr) 5-2 5. Snoop (Mi Simons) 6-1 6. Ring Leda (Ho Parker) 8-1 7. A Bettor World (An McCarthy) 3-1 Second 5000CL $4,500 Pace 1. Forte Blue Chip (Ma Romano) 3-1 2. Skedaddle Hanover (Ho Parker) 2-1 3. Four Starz Pop Pop (Mi Simons) 5-1 4. Lifetime Louie (Jo Pavia Jr) 6-1 5. The Son Ofa Legend (Da Ingraham) 7-2 6. Pull The Tab (An Napolitano) 12-1 7. Cannae Barron (Th Jackson) 10-1 Third nw1PMLt CG $9,500 Trot 1. Pee Wee Hanover (Dr Chellis) 15-1 2. Sapelo (Jo Kakaley) 8-1 3. Follow My Ashes (Ji Raymer) 4-1 4. One More Kid (Ja Marshall III) 3-1 5. Radical Ridge (Ho Parker) 7-2 6. Megabar Lenny (Mi Simons) 9-2 7. Big Drama (Th Jackson) 6-1 8. May Day Mist (An Napolitano) 10-1 9. Explosive Fashion (Da Ingraham) 20-1

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Odds

Friday Underdog

American League TIGERS

9.5

Angels

Boise St

25.5

San Jose St

INDIANS

Saturday

Blue Jays

i-Notre Dame

16.5

RED SOX

9.5

Royals

W VIRGINIA

WHITE SOX

9.5

Mariners

PENN ST

6.5

RANGERS

10.5

Twins

Cards

8.5

REDS

METS

8.0

Astros

PIRATES

8.5

Brewers

CALIFORNIA

11.5

Nevada

PHILLIES

7.5

Nationals

NEBRASKA

17.5

So Miss

Northwestern

Navy Marshall Ohio U

SYRACUSE

OHIO ST

22.5

Miami-Ohio

ILLINOIS

9.5

W Michigan

Tulsa

BOSTON COLL

IOWA ST

Miami-Fla

Rockies

CUBS

DODGERS

8.0

Marlins

c-Iowa

6.5

No Illinois

D’BACKS

9.5

Padres

d-Colorado

5.5

Colorado St

GIANTS

7.0

Braves

GEORGIA

37.5

FLORIDA

Points

Underdog

BRONCOS

49ers

JETS

Panthers

College Football Favorite

Points

Underdog

Thursday S Carolina

VANDERBILT

C Florida

23.5

AKRON

BALL ST

3.5

E Michigan

s-Texas A&M CONNECTICUT

Thirteenth nw1PM2yrCG $9,500 Pace 1. All Day Ray (Ma Kakaley) 3-1 2. Bettormeboy (Da Ingraham) 12-1 3. Caution Signs (Jo Pavia Jr) 6-1 4. Ralbar (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2 5. Keepcalmandcarryon (Ho Parker) 8-1 6. Card Knock Life (Er Carlson) 9-2 7. He Rocks The Moon (Ja Bartlett) 7-2

STANFORD

Nc State

9.0

Favorite

Twelfth NW5600L5 $9,000 Trot 1. Aequitas (Ge Napolitano Jr) 4-1 2. Badboy Paparazzi A (Mi Simons) 3-1 3. Marion Monaco (Ma Kakaley) 15-1 4. Stretch Limo (Jo Pavia Jr) 8-1 5. Ride In Style (Th Jackson) 10-1 6. Benns Sure Thing (Ja Bartlett) 7-2 7. Showmeyourstuff (Er Carlson) 6-1 8. April Sunshine (An Napolitano) 9-2 9. Cameo Credit (Ho Parker) 20-1

9.5

NOTE: There will be no over/under run total (which would be the overnight total) for all the Chicago Cubs home games due to the constantly changing weather reports at Wrigley Field. Please check with www.americasline.com for the latest Cubs run total on the day of the game. NFL Pre-Season

Eleventh 5000CL $4,500 Pace 1. Style Guy (Mi Simons) 10-1 2. Foxy Guy (Er Carlson) 9-2 3. Baffler (Ho Parker) 4-1 4. Absolutely Michael (Ja Bartlett) 3-1 5. Warrawee Iceman (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2 6. Satin Spider (Jo Kakaley) 12-1 7. Trickle Hanover (Jo Pavia Jr) 8-1 8. Third Day (Ma Kakaley) 5-1

MICHIGAN ST

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National League

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LEAGUES Dick McNulty Bowling League will start its season on Tuesday night at 6:45 p.m. at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. All bowlers should report to the lanes at 6:15 p.m. Bowlers interested in joining should call Windy Thoman at 824-3086 or Fred Fairve at 2150180. Lady Birds Bowling League will begin their season on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Modern Lanes in Exeter. Bowlers please report at 6 p.m. since bowling starts at 6:15 pm. Maximum Impact Instructional Coach Pitch League begins Sept. 1 for ages 5-7. Practices are held on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. for 10 weeks. Call 822-1134 for more information. MEETINGS

Fourteenth NW5600L5 $9,000 Trot 1. Justa Jersey Boy (Th Jackson) 4-1 2. Broadway Victory (Ho Parker) 9-2 3. Somolli Crown (Da Ingraham) 8-1 4. Fun N Pleasure (Jo Pavia Jr) 10-1 5. Che Hall (Mi Simons) 7-2 6. Paisley (Ma Kakaley) 12-1 7. Little Rooster (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3-1 8. Second Avenue (Er Carlson) 5-1

F I S H I N G Catching Dreams at Harvey's Lake Charity Bass Tournament Aug. 19 Results Robert Polishan and Joe Zombek Cody Cutter and Travis Doty Jon Kelley and Jonathan Kelley

Lunker Award

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Friday's Games Atlanta 81, Washington 69 Tulsa 81, Chicago 78, OT Saturday's Games Minnesota 84, Atlanta 74 San Antonio 91, Tulsa 71 Indiana at Phoenix, late New York at Los Angeles, late Today's Games Chicago at Connecticut, 5 p.m. New York at Seattle, 9 p.m.

Friday's Games Richmond 2, Altoona 1 Portland 4, Binghamton 3 Trenton 6, Akron 1 Bowie 6, Harrisburg 3 New Hampshire 5, New Britain 2 Reading 6, Erie 2 Saturday's Games Binghamton 5, Portland 1 Bowie 5, Harrisburg 4 Reading 2, Erie 1 Akron 4, Trenton 3 Richmond at Altoona, late New Britain at New Hampshire, late Today's Games Binghamton at Portland, 1 p.m. Trenton at Akron, 1:05 p.m. New Britain at New Hampshire, 1:35 p.m. Harrisburg at Bowie, 2:05 p.m. Richmond at Altoona, 6 p.m. Erie at Reading, 6:05 p.m.

S O C C E R Major League Soccer

F O O T B A L L

Aug. 22 Results

Joe Halesey 16 7⁄8 inches, 2.50 lbs Andy Nealon 16 ½ inches, 2.13 lbs. Lori Mrochko 16 ½ inches, 2.00 lbs Donnie Parsons III 16 ¼ inches, 1.94 lbs Lynda Morris 15 3⁄8 inches, 1.88 lbs

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Top 10 Season Standings

Chris Ostrowski 15.13 lbs Jim Lacomis 13.82 lbs Joe Halesey 13.82 lbs Larry Fetterhoof 13.45 lbs Ed Mrochko 13.35 lbs Lori Mrochko 13.21 lbs Frank Slymock 13.09 lbs Donnie Parsons III 12.93 lbs Chuck Paypack 12.49 lbs Any Nealson 12.35 lbs.

B A S E B A L L Minor League Baseball International League North Division W L Pct. Yankees.................................. 79 56 .585 Lehigh Valley (Phillies).......... 72 63 .533 Pawtucket (Red Sox) ............. 71 63 .530 Rochester (Twins).................. 67 67 .500 Syracuse (Nationals) ............. 63 71 .470 Buffalo (Mets) ......................... 62 72 .463 South Division W L Pct. Charlotte (White Sox)............ 79 55 .590 Norfolk (Orioles)..................... 68 67 .504 Durham (Rays) ....................... 63 72 .467 Gwinnett (Braves) .................. 61 73 .455 West Division W L Pct. z-Indianapolis (Pirates).......... 81 53 .604 Columbus (Indians)................ 68 66 .507 Toledo (Tigers)....................... 57 78 .422 Louisville (Reds) .................... 50 85 .370 z-clinched playoff spot Friday's Games Gwinnett 6, Syracuse 0 Lehigh Valley 8, Rochester 1 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 6, Buffalo 4 Durham 8, Norfolk 3 Toledo 14, Columbus 5 Indianapolis 4, Louisville 2 Charlotte 2, Pawtucket 1 Saturday's Games Buffalo 5, Rochester 3 Lehigh Valley 9, Yankees 5 Syracuse 1, Gwinnet 0 Toledo 5, Louisville 1 Columbus at Indianapolis, late Norfolk at Durham, late Pawtucket at Charlotte, late Today's Games Rochester at Buffalo, 1:05 p.m., 1st game Columbus at Indianapolis, 1:15 p.m. Yankees at Lehigh Valley, 1:35 p.m. Pawtucket at Charlotte, 2:15 p.m. Rochester at Buffalo, 3:35 p.m., 2nd game Norfolk at Durham, 5:05 p.m. Syracuse at Gwinnett, 5:05 p.m. Louisville at Toledo, 6 p.m.

GB — 7 71⁄2 111⁄2 151⁄2 161⁄2 GB — 111⁄2 161⁄2 18 GB — 13 241⁄2 311⁄2

Eastern League

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East .........................................W L T Pct PF New England ................. 1 2 0 .333 52 Buffalo ............................ 0 2 0 .000 20 N.Y. Jets......................... 0 2 0 .000 9 Miami .............................. 0 3 0 .000 30 South .....................................W L T Pct PF Houston ...................... 2 0 0 1.000 46 Jacksonville................ 2 1 0 .667 76 Tennessee ................. 2 1 0 .667 79 Indianapolis ................ 1 1 0 .500 62 North .........................................W L T Pct PF Baltimore ........................ 2 1 0 .667 91 Cincinnati........................ 2 1 0 .667 54 Cleveland ....................... 2 1 0 .667 64 Pittsburgh....................... 1 1 0 .500 49 West ......................................W L T Pct PF San Diego .................... 3 0 0 1.000 61 Denver.......................... 1 1 0 .500 41 Kansas City.................. 1 2 0 .333 58 Oakland........................ 0 2 0 .000 27 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East ......................................W L T Pct PF Philadelphia................. 3 0 0 1.000 78 Dallas ........................... 1 1 0 .500 23 Washington ................. 1 1 0 .500 38 N.Y. Giants .................. 1 2 0 .333 74 South .........................................W L T Pct PF Tampa Bay ..................... 2 1 0 .667 57 Carolina.......................... 1 1 0 .500 36 Atlanta............................. 1 2 0 .333 59 New Orleans .................. 1 2 0 .333 47 North .........................................W L T Pct PF Chicago .......................... 2 1 0 .667 56 Detroit ............................. 1 1 0 .500 44 Green Bay ...................... 1 2 0 .333 50 Minnesota ...................... 1 2 0 .333 52 West ....................................W L T Pct PF Seattle........................ 3 0 0 1.000 101 San Francisco........... 1 1 0 .500 26 St. Louis .................... 1 1 0 .500 34 Arizona ...................... 1 3 0 .250 85 Thursday's Games Green Bay 27, Cincinnati 13 Baltimore 48, Jacksonville 17 Tennessee 32, Arizona 27 Friday's Games Tampa Bay 30, New England 28 Philadelphia 27, Cleveland 10 Atlanta 23, Miami 6 San Diego 12, Minnesota 10 Seattle 44, Kansas City 14 Chicago 20, N.Y. Giants 17 Saturday's Games Washington 30, Indianapolis 17 Detroit at Oakland, late Pittsburgh at Buffalo, late Houston at New Orleans, late St. Louis at Dallas, late Today's Games San Francisco at Denver, 4 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Jets, 8 p.m.

PA 63 43 43 66 PA 22 103 61 29 PA 61 52 54 48 PA 43 33 92 34 PA 50 28 39 55 PA 65 43 61 44 PA 79 31 69 43 PA 41 26 55 103

B A S K E T B A L L Pct. GB .568 — .530 5 .515 7 .496 91⁄2 .477 12 .424 19 Pct. GB .580 — .538 51⁄2 .508 91⁄2 .481 13 .462 151⁄2 .420 21

Women's National Basketball Association All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Connecticut .................. 17 5 .773 Indiana .......................... 13 8 .619 Atlanta ........................... 12 11 .522 New York ...................... 9 13 .409 Chicago......................... 8 14 .364 Washington .................. 5 18 .217 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct x-Minnesota ................... 18 4 .818 x-Los Angeles ............... 18 6 .750 San Antonio ................... 16 6 .727 Seattle............................. 10 13 .435 Phoenix .......................... 4 18 .182 Tulsa ............................... 4 18 .182 x-clinched playoff spot

EASTERN CONFERENCE ....................................... W L T Pts GF GA Sporting Kansas City ..14 7 4 46 31 22 New York......................13 7 5 44 43 36 Houston ........................11 6 8 41 37 29 Chicago ........................12 8 5 41 32 30 D.C. ...............................12 9 4 40 41 35 Montreal .......................12 13 3 39 42 44 Columbus ..................... 9 8 6 33 25 25 Philadelphia ................. 7 12 4 25 24 28 New England ............... 6 13 5 23 27 31 Toronto FC................... 5 15 5 20 28 45 WESTERN CONFERENCE ....................................... W L T Pts GF GA San Jose.......................14 6 5 47 48 32 Real Salt Lake .............13 10 4 43 37 32 Seattle ...........................11 6 7 40 34 24 Los Angeles .................11 11 4 37 44 40 Vancouver ....................10 9 7 37 28 33 FC Dallas ..................... 8 11 8 32 33 35 Chivas USA ................. 7 9 6 27 15 26 Colorado....................... 8 15 2 26 32 36 Portland ........................ 5 13 6 21 24 42 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Wednesday's Games Columbus 2, Toronto FC 1 D.C. United 4, Chicago 2 Friday's Games Philadelphia 0, Real Salt Lake 0, tie Saturday's Games Montreal 3, D.C. United 0 Columbus 4, New England 3. Toronto FC at Houston, late Vancouver at Portland, late Seattle FC at Chivas USA, late Colorado at San Jose, late Today's Games FC Dallas at Los Angeles, 7 p.m. New York at Sporting Kansas City, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 Columbus at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Chivas USA at New England, 8 p.m. New York at D.C. United, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 Colorado at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 Montreal at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at New England, 7:30 p.m. Toronto FC at Sporting Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. D.C. United at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 Seattle FC at FC Dallas, 7 p.m. Houston at Chicago, 7 p.m. Chivas USA at San Jose, 9 p.m.

B O X I N G Fight Schedule

GB — 31⁄2 51⁄2 8 9 121⁄2 GB — 1 2 81⁄2 14 14

Aug. 25 At 02 World, Berlin, Robert Stieglitz vs. Arthur Abraham, 12, for Stieglitz’s WBO super middleweight title. Sept. 1 At Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany, Felix Sturm vs. Daniel Geale, 12, for Sturm’s WBA Super World middleweight title and Geale’s IBF middleweight title. At Turning Point Casino, Verona, N.Y. (HBO), Gennady Golovkin vs. Grzegorz Proksa, 12, for Golovkin’s WBA World and IBO middleweight titles;Sergiy Dzinziruk vs. Jonathan Gonzalez, 10, junior middleweights. Sept. 8 At SC Olimpiyski Arena, Moscow, Vitali Klitschko vs. Manuel Carr, 12, for Klitschko’s WBC heavyweight title. At Prudential Center, Newark, N.J., Tomasz Adamek vs. Travis Walker, 12, heavyweights;Steve Cunningham vs. Jason Gavern, 10, heavyweights. At Oracle Arena, Oakland, Calif. (HBO), Andre Ward vs. Chad Dawson, 12, for Ward’s WBC-WBA Super World super middleweight titles;Antonio DeMarco vs. John Molina, 12, for DeMarco’s WBC lightweight title. At The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas (SHO), Randall Bailey vs. Devon Alexander, 12, for Bailey’s IBF welterweight title. Sept. 14 At Harrahs, Chester, Pa., Victor Vasquez vs. Naim Nelson, 10, for the Pennsylvania State lightweight title. Sept. 15 At Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas (PPV), Sergio Martinez vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 12, for Chavez’s WBC middleweight title;Rocky Martinez vs. Miguel Beltran, 12, for the vacant WBO junior lightweight title;Matthew Macklin vs. Joachim Alcine, 10, middleweights. At MGM Grand, Las Vegas (SHO), Canelo Alvarez, vs. Josesito Lopez, 12, for Alvarez’s WBC super welterweight title;Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Daniel Ponce De Leon, 12, for Gonzalez’s WBC featherweight title;Marcos Maidana vs. Jesus Soto Karass, 12, junior middleweights.

Crestwood Boys Basketball Booster Club will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Cavanaugh’s Grille. We will be discussing our annual "Nite at the Races" benefit. All parents of Crestwood boys basketball players are invited to attend. Nanticoke Area Little League will hold its monthly meeting at High School Café on Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Board Members are to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday Nite Mixers will hold their back to bowling meeting Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. at Stanton Lanes. For more information, call Carl at 239-5482. League bowls Wednesday nights at Stanton Lanes at 7 p.m. and will start bowling Sept. 5. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Impact Panthers is establishing a U16 fast-pitch softball team for this season. Tryouts will be today at Abington Rec. Fields on Winola Road, Clarks Summit. Registration is at 12:30 p.m., tryouts begin at 1 p.m. Pre-register at impactpanthers16u@yahoo.com. UPCOMING EVENTS/OTHER Berwick High School Basketball Team will be sponsoring a golf tournament at the Berwick Golf Club Saturday Sept. 8. The event will start at 1 p.m. and the format will be a 4-person scramble. Information can be found at www.berwickdawgs.com or you can contact Coach Jason Kingery 394-7115 or Coach Bobby Calarco at 854-0196. Good Life Golf Classic will be held Aug. 31 at Sand Springs Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit families of children with muscular dystrophy. Registration is at 8 a.m. the day of the tournament and is $80 per person or $320 per team. Register online at crlgoodlife.org or call 480-658-7534 Crestwood Football Kick Off Tailgate Party will be on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at the high school football field. Admission will be $6. Come out and support the 2012 football team, the cheer leading squad, and the high school marching band. Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will host its annual Black Shamrock Open Sunday at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Course. The format of the tournament is captain and crew and the entry fee is $75 per golfer. The event will kick off with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. If interested, call president Jimmy Clancy at 881-4176 or any active member of the G.P. Friendly Sons

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Eighth nw13000L5 $15,000 Trot 1. Quit Smoking Now (Ja Bartlett) 9-2 2. Opinion Hanover (Ma Romano) 10-1 3. Mymomsablizzard (Er Carlson) 4-1 4. The Evictor (Mi Simons) 3-1 5. Definitely Mamie (Jo Pavia Jr) 5-1 6. Wingbat (Ma Kakaley) 12-1 7. Keepin The Chips (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2 8. Tactical Caviar (Ho Parker) 8-1

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Seventh nw2PMLtCG $11,000 Pace 1. Uf Rockin Dragon (Th Jackson) 8-1 2. Mr Govianni Fra (Ma Kakaley) 7-2 3. High Stake Hanover (Da Bier) 9-2 4. Vavoomster (Ja Bartlett) 20-1 5. Newspeak (Er Carlson) 10-1 6. Mr Dennis (Mi Simons) 3-1 7. T’s Electric (Ho Parker) 4-1 8. Windmill Shark (Ma Romano) 15-1 9. Arc De Triumph (Ge Napolitano Jr) 6-1

Eastern Division W Trenton (Yankees)................... 75 Reading (Phillies) .................... 70 New Britain (Twins) ................. 68 Portland (Red Sox).................. 65 Binghamton (Mets).................. 63 New Hampshire (Blue Jays)... 56 Western Division W Akron (Indians) ....................... 76 Bowie (Orioles)....................... 71 Richmond (Giants) ................. 67 Altoona (Pirates)..................... 63 Harrisburg (Nationals) ........... 61 Erie (Tigers) ............................ 55

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The Braves’ Mike Minor, right, is greeted by Martin Prado, left, after scoring the Braves’ fourth run in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco Saturday .

Heyward’s homer stops Giants streak The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves snapped the San Francisco Giants’ five-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory on Saturday. Michael Bourn had two hits and two RBIs for the Braves, who had lost six of seven. Reed Johnson and Martin Prado each drove in a run. Atlanta left-hander Mike Minor (7-10) gave up three runs and four hits in 6 2-3 innings. He also doubled, walked and scored twice. Minor was 1-4 with a 2.22 ERA in his previous seven starts. Reds 8, Cardinals 2

with an infield single and pitching seven solid innings to help the Mets stop a six-game skid. Justin Turner hit his first homer of the season and Jason Bay snapped an 0-for-14 slump with an RBI single in the eighth that ended a stretch of offensive futility for the Mets. Rockies 4, Cubs 3

CHICAGO — Carlos Gonzalez used his speed to beat out a potential double-play ball in the seventh inning and drive in the go-ahead run in the Rockies’ victory. PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay outpitched Gio Gonzalez with seven solid innings and John Mayberry Jr. homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a victory over the Washington Nationals. Halladay (8-7) allowed two runs and seven hits, struck out six and walked one. The righthander, who missed 42 games with a strained muscle, is 4-1 with a 2.75 ERA in his last five starts.

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Tribe stops 9-game skid CLEVELAND — Justin Masterson handled New York’s power-packed lineup for 6 2-3 innings and Michael Brantley hit a three-run homer as the Cleveland Indians snapped a nine-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Yankees on Saturday night. It’s the second time this month that Masterson (10-11) has busted a long losing streak for the Indians. On Aug. 8, he beat Minnesota and stopped Cleveland’s 11-game slide, one loss shy of the club record. Brantley homered in the first inning off Hiroki Kuroda (12-9), and the Indians, who were in playoff contention in late July, held on to win for just the fifth time in 27 games. Cleveland is 5-18 in August. Athletics 4, Rays 2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brandon McCarthy pitched seven solid innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays. McCarthy (7-5) allowed two runs and four hits while improving to 9-0, including three wins this season, against AL East teams over 14 starts since 2009. Chris Carter and Seth Smith homered for the Athletics, who took two of three from Tampa Bay and moved within a halfgame of the AL wild cardleading Rays. Oakland has won eight of 10 to go a season-high 12 games over .500. After Sean Doolittle struck out two during a perfect eighth, Grant Balfour got the

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final three outs for his 14th save. Rangers 9, Twins 3

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler hit a leadoff home run and Mitch Moreland launched a 463-foot shot, sending Ryan Dempster and the Texas Rangers past the Minnesota Twins for their fourth straight win. Kinsler homered in the first, hit a bases-loaded triple in the third inning that made it 9-0 and also singled. Dempster allowed two runs in six innings and improved to 3-1 since he was acquired from the Cubs on July 31. He was 5-5 with Chicago. Tigers 5, Angels 3

DETROIT — Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run double, part of a three-run eighth inning that sent the Detroit Tigers to a victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The Tigers trailed 3-0 before scoring twice in the sixth and taking the lead in their last at-bat. With men on first and third, Peralta hit a line drive just fair down the left-field line off Garrett Richards (3-3). Alex Avila then added an RBI single. Orioles 8, Blue Jays 2

BALTIMORE — J.J. Hardy homered and scored three runs, rookie Steve Johnson allowed four hits over six innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 Saturday night to equal their win total of last season.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday's Games L.A. Angels 2, Detroit 1 N.Y. Yankees 3, Cleveland 1 Baltimore 6, Toronto 4 Boston 4, Kansas City 3 Oakland 5, Tampa Bay 4 Texas 8, Minnesota 0 Chicago White Sox 9, Seattle 8 Saturday's Games Oakland 4, Tampa Bay 2 Texas 9, Minnesota 3 Detroit 5, L.A. Angels 3 Cleveland 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Baltimore 8, Toronto 2 Kansas City at Boston, (n) Seattle at Chicago White Sox, (n) Sunday's Games L.A. Angels (E.Santana 7-10) at Detroit (Scherzer 13-6), 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (F.Garcia 7-5) at Cleveland (Jimenez 9-12), 1:05 p.m. Kansas City (W.Smith 4-5) at Boston (Doubront 10-6), 1:35 p.m. Toronto (H.Alvarez 7-11) at Baltimore (Tillman 6-2), 1:35 p.m. Seattle (Millwood 4-10) at Chicago White Sox (Floyd 9-9), 2:10 p.m. Minnesota (De Vries 2-5) at Texas (Feldman 6-9), 3:05 p.m. Monday's Games Kansas City at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday's Games Chicago Cubs 5, Colorado 3 Milwaukee 6, Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 4, Washington 2 Houston 3, N.Y. Mets 1 St. Louis 8, Cincinnati 5 San Diego 5, Arizona 0 L.A. Dodgers 11, Miami 4 San Francisco 5, Atlanta 3 Saturday's Games Colorado 4, Chicago Cubs 3 N.Y. Mets 3, Houston 1 Atlanta 7, San Francisco 3 Cincinnati 8, St. Louis 2 Pittsburgh 4, Milwaukee 0 Philadelphia 4, Washington 2 San Diego at Arizona, (n) Miami at L.A. Dodgers, (n) Sunday's Games Houston (Harrell 10-9) at N.Y. Mets (Hefner 2-5), 1:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 12-10) at Cincinnati (H.Bailey 10-8), 1:10 p.m. Milwaukee (M.Rogers 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Bedard 7-13), 1:35 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 9-7) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 2-7), 1:35 p.m. Colorado (Chacin 1-3) at Chicago Cubs (Volstad 0-9), 2:20 p.m. Miami (Buehrle 11-11) at L.A. Dodgers (Harang 9-7), 4:10 p.m. San Diego (Volquez 8-9) at Arizona (J.Saunders 6-10), 4:10 p.m. Atlanta (T.Hudson 12-4) at San Francisco (Lincecum 7-13), 8:05 p.m. Monday's Games St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Atlanta at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.

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Pirates 4, Brewers 0

Phillies 4, Nationals 2

CINCINNATI — Brandon Phillips hit his first home run in August, Mike Leake pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Reds strengthened their hold on the top spot in the NL Central. Phillips and Ryan Ludwick had three hits apiece and Jay Bruce added a two-run homer as Cincinnati regained a sevengame lead over second-place St. Louis, which rallied to win Pirates 4, Brewers 0 the series opener 8-5 on Friday PITTSBURGH — Jeff Karnight. stens pitched seven-plus innings before leaving with an Mets 3, Astros 1 injury and the Pittsburgh PiNEW YORK — R.A. Dickey rates snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over helped his own cause for his the Milwaukee Brewers. 16th victory, driving in a run

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Phillies 4, Nationals 2 Washington

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Rangers 9, Twins 3 Minnesota

Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Span cf 5 0 1 0 Kinsler 2b 5 1 3 4 Revere rf 4 1 1 0 Andrus ss 5 0 1 0 Mauer dh 4 0 1 1 Hamltn lf 4 1 2 0 Wlngh lf 4 0 0 0 Beltre 3b 4 0 0 0 Mornea 1b 4 1 4 1 N.Cruz dh 4 1 2 1 Doumit c 4 0 1 0 DvMrp rf 4 1 2 0 Plouffe 3b 3 0 0 0 Soto c 4 2 2 1 JCarrll 2b 4 1 2 0 Gentry cf 3 2 1 0 Flormn ss 3 0 2 1 Morlnd 1b 4 1 1 3 Totals 35 312 3 Totals 37 914 9 Minnesota .......................... 000 110 100 — 3 Texas.................................. 234 000 00x — 9 E—J.Carroll (12), Florimon (4). DP—Minnesota 1, Texas 3. LOB—Minnesota 8, Texas 5. 2B—Revere (13), Mauer (26), J.Carroll (15), Hamilton (24), N.Cruz 2 (34). 3B—Kinsler (4). HR—Morneau (17), Kinsler (15), Moreland (14). SB—Revere (30). CS— Andrus (8). IP H R ER BB SO Minnesota Duensing L,3-9........ 21⁄3 10 9 9 1 3 Al.Burnett ................. 22⁄3 2 0 0 0 1 Fien........................... 1 1 0 0 0 0 T.Robertson ............ 1 0 0 0 0 1 Perkins ..................... 1 1 0 0 0 1 Texas Dempster W,3-1...... 6 8 2 2 2 7 R.Ross ..................... 1 3 1 1 0 0 M.Lowe..................... 1 1 0 0 1 0 Scheppers ............... 1 0 0 0 0 2 WP—Dempster. Umpires—Home, Chris Conroy;First, Mark Carlson;Second, Wally Bell;Third, Ed Hickox. T—3:07. A—44,215 (48,194).

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Clemens back on the mound The Associated Press

SUGAR LAND, Texas — Roger Clemens was back on the mound at age 50, striking out hitters again. Pitching for the first time in five years, Clemens tossed 3 1-3 scorelessinningsSaturdaynightforthe Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League. Clemens faced the Bridgeport Bluefish and struck out two, including former major leaguer Joey Gathright to start the game. He allowed one hit without a walk and threw 37 pitches. Scouts from the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals were on hand to watch Clemens’ comeback — for however long it lasts and wherever it leads. He certainly was happy to be back on a diamond instead of in a courtroom. In June, the seventime Cy Young winner was acquitted of charges he lied to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs. Clemens, who last pitched for the New York Yankees in 2007, worked a 1-2-3 first inning and fanned two. His fastball was clocked at 88 mph, and he mixed in curves and splitters. Wearing the No. 21 that he sported during his rise to fame with Boston nearly three decades ago, Clemens got a big cheer when he took the mound.

Athletics 4, Rays 2 Oakland

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Orioles 8, Blue Jays 2 Toronto

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AL LEADERS Reds 8, Cardinals 2

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BATTING—Trout, Los Angeles, .338; Jeter, New York, .326; MiCabrera, Detroit, .324; Konerko, Chicago, .316; Mauer, Minnesota, .313; Beltre, Texas, .313; Fielder, Detroit, .309. RUNS—Trout, Los Angeles, 99; Kinsler, Texas, 88; MiCabrera, Detroit, 83; Hamilton, Texas, 82; Granderson, New York, 81; Jeter, New York, 81; AJackson, Detroit, 79. RBI—Hamilton, Texas, 107; MiCabrera, Detroit, 106; Willingham, Minnesota, 91; Fielder, Detroit, 89; Encarnacion, Toronto, 88; ADunn, Chicago, 87; AdGonzalez, Boston, 86; Pujols, Los Angeles, 86. HITS—Jeter, New York, 173; MiCabrera, Detroit, 159; Beltre, Texas, 149; Cano, New York, 148; Andrus, Texas, 146; AdGonzalez, Boston, 145; AGordon, Kansas City, 145; AdJones, Baltimore, 145. DOUBLES—AGordon, Kansas City, 40; AdGonzalez, Boston, 37; Cano, New York, 35; Choo, Cleveland, 35; Kinsler, Texas, 35; Brantley, Cleveland, 34; NCruz, Texas, 34; Pujols, Los Angeles, 34. TRIPLES—AJackson, Detroit, 8; JWeeks, Oakland, 8; Rios, Chicago, 7; Andrus, Texas, 6; AEscobar, Kansas City, 6; ISuzuki, New York, 6; Trout, Los Angeles, 6; Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 6. HOME RUNS—ADunn, Chicago, 38; Encarnacion, Toronto, 34; Hamilton, Texas, 34; MiCabrera, Detroit, 32; Granderson, New York, 32; Willingham, Minnesota, 31; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 30. STOLEN BASES—Trout, Los Angeles, 41; RDavis, Toronto, 39; Revere, Minnesota, 30; Crisp, Oakland, 28; AEscobar, Kansas City, 25; JDyson, Kansas City, 24; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 24. PITCHING—Weaver, Los Angeles, 16-3; Price, Tampa Bay, 16-4; Sale, Chicago, 15-4; MHarrison, Texas, 15-7; Sabathia, New York, 13-3; Scherzer, Detroit, 13-6; Vargas, Seattle, 13-8. STRIKEOUTS—Verlander, Detroit, 192; Scherzer, Detroit, 186; FHernandez, Seattle, 179; Darvish, Texas, 172; Shields, Tampa Bay, 168; Price, Tampa Bay, 167; Peavy, Chicago, 155.

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Pete Orr doubled, Susdorf walked and Overbeck belted a two-run double in the fifth inning as Lehigh Valley’s lead grew to 7-4. Two innings later, the IronPigs added their final two runs when Mitchell and Sebastian Valle delivered sacrifice flies to put the game out of Scranton/WilkesBarre’s reach. Early on, it appeared the Yankees were set to score a victory and move to the brink of a division-clinching celebration. Chris Dickerson tried to get the party started when the slammed a double to start the game. Corban Joseph followed with a single and Eduardo Nunez beat out an infield hit to score Dickerson with the game’s first run. Joseph came home a little later when Brandon Laird blooped an RBI single off the glove of first baseman Overbeck for a 2-0 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre advantage. The IronPigs got a run back in the bottom of the first when Susdorf drew a bases-loaded walk off Yankees starter and former big leaguer Ramon Ortiz. But Scranton/Wilkes-Barre put two more up against Hollands in the second inning, when Ronnier Mustelier and Austin Romine delivered back-to-back RBI singles to give the Yankees a 4-1 lead. That’s when the IronPigs said enough was enough, and the Yankees didn’t score again until Romine lofted a sacrifice fly to score Joseph in the ninth inning. “It was early in the game,” Sandberg said of facing a quick deficit against Scranton/WilkesBarre’s hot ballclub. “We got baserunners and all of a sudden we were rallying ourselves. The guys came right back.” The Yankees still have more than enough opportunity to wrap up the IL North this week. They face the IronPigs four more times at Coca-Cola Park, beginning with today’s 1:30 p.m. game when Lehigh Valley’s Jonathan Pettibone will put his 4-1 record and 1.69 ERA against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Justin Thomas (1-1, 3.56). Yankees

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Davin Joseph is taken off the field with an injury during a preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday. Joseph injured his knee and will miss the entire season. BUCCANEERS

Joseph out for season TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Davin Joseph has a torn right patellar tendon and will undergo surgery that will sideline him for the entire season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was injured during the second quarter of Friday night’s 30-28 preseason victory over New England when a teammate blocked a Patriots lineman into the back of Joseph’s knee. Reserve Ted Larsen replaced Joseph at right guard against the Patriots, however coach Greg Schiano was not ready Saturday to declare the thirdyear pro will start the regular season opener. Joseph is the leader of an offensive line that’s considered one of the strongest assets of a team that went 4-12 and ended last season on a 10-game losing streak.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A day after watching starting cornerback Prince Amukamara get a moderate high ankle sprain, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin said he concerned about the state of his banged-up secondary. “We’re certainly concerned and that’s a modest word,” Coughlin said during a conference call Saturday. The Giants had the day off following the 20-17 loss to the Bears on Friday. “All you have to do is look around and see what we have there,” Coughlin said. “We started out with what we thought was good numbers and good quality at that position. “I don’t know why we continue to have this happen to us at that position. It’s been that way for the last couple of years. Our numbers have dwindled there now.” Amukamara, who missed most of his rookie season with a broken foot he suffered on his second day of practice after signing last year, was projected as a start-

er at cornerback this season. Amukamara had Xrays taken, but they came back negative. The extent of his injury is not yet known and it’s not been deterCoughlin mined how long he will be out of action. “I know he’s sore today,” Coughlin said. “I don’t know how long he will be out. It’s unfortunately longer than you would like it to be. I guess it’s all depending on the damage and how much pain he could tolerate.” Amukamara joins fellow cornerbacks Terrell Thomas (strained ACL) and rookie Jayron Hosley (turf toe) on the sideline with injuries. Coughlin said that he will look to veteran reserves Michael Coe and Bruce Johnson to step in while Amukamara and Thomas remained out, but Johnson is still recovering from a torn Achilles

tendon last season. “Michael Coe played well, but he’s coming off a hamstring injury,” Coughlin said. “I think we’ve all tried to encourage Bruce to engage more and make some plays. “It would let us see some positive things as we move forward. We challenge all our defensive backs to play tighter coverage, even in the zone.” Coughlin was asked if the injuries would force the Giants to look elsewhere for defensive back help. “We’re certainly always scanning and looking to see if there are people out there who could help us,” Coughlin said. “But it’s difficult to assess whether there are any people out there who can help us. I think it has to come from inside (the current roster).” Thomas, who missed all of last season after undergoing ACL surgery, wrote on his blog that he hopes to be back in time for the season opener Sept. 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. But Coughlin is not

Pats know offense has to improve

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New England has struggled to move the ball consistently through its first three preseason games.

Monroe, Smith return JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Left tackle Eugene Monroe and linebacker Daryl Smith are back at practice for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both players returned Saturday and are expected to play in Thursday night’s preseason finale against Atlanta. Monroe missed the past two exhibition games after sustaining a concussion in practice. Coach Mike Mularkey says Monroe passed his concussion test Friday and was cleared to practice. He was working with the starting unit Saturday. Guard Will Rackley also was back in a limited capacity after missing much of training camp with a highankle sprain. Like Rackley, Smith missed all three preseason games. He injured his groin early this month. Also, Mularkey says defensive end George Selvie (knee) and tight end Zach Miller (calf) will be out at least a couple of weeks. TITANS

Pass rush showing signs of steady improvement NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans safety Michael Griffin says Tennessee’s defense did a “pretty good job” in their big tuneup for the regular season. He is being a bit modest. The Titans finished their third preseason game with four sacks, helped force five turnovers, had eight tackles for loss and 10 hits on quarterbacks. Their performance had coach Mike Munchak using words like “awesome” and “dominated” and a little worried for Arizona’s quarterbacks in a 32-27 win Thursday night. Now if the Titans can carry this stifling defense into the regular season, they will have accomplished their biggest offseason mission of creating a pass rush after having only 28 sacks last season. Griffin says the main thing going into the season is being more consistent and creating turnovers. DOLPHINS

Tannehill’s supporting cast is looking a little bit shaky DAVIE, Fla. — Ryan Tannehill’s biggest problem as a rookie may be his supporting case. The Miami Dolphins quarterback went 11 for 27 for 112 yards and one interception Friday night in a 23-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and he had little help on offense. The Dolphins dropped seven passes, including four thrown by Tannehill, one of which would have been a touchdown. Pass protection wasn’t in sure hands, either — Tannehill was sacked once and hit several other times. Defense is expected to be the Dolphins’ strength, and the first-teamers held Atlanta’s high-powered attack without a touchdown. But the first-team offense has produced only 10 points while playing about five quarters through three exhibition games, all defeats. -- The Associated Press

sure about that. “That’s not according to what I’m reading,” Coughlin said. “We can give way to hope, but no one has told me he’s become ready to run. At that position, you need to start and stop quickly, change directions on a dime. It’s not easy.” Coughlin said that he wasn’t sure about moving a safety up to play corner. “We’ve done that with Antrelle (Rolle) before, but I would not think that’s an option right now,” Coughlin said. “But I’m willing to try anything if the need could be there.” Coughlin said that starting outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka was sore Saturday and won’t play in the final preseason game Wednesday against New England, but should be fine for the season opener a week later. Offensive tackle Will Beatty, who has not played during the preseason because of back issues, showed some signs of improvement.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck passes under pressure from Washington Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield during the first half of a preseason game Saturday in Landover, Md.

Luck, Griffin impress as ’Skins win The Associated Press

LANDOVER, Md. — Robert Griffin III was the last player announced during pregame ceremonies. He emerged from the tunnel, through the large inflatable Washington Redskins football helmet and onto the field, raising both arms to pump up a crowd eager for his first head-to-head matchup with Andrew Luck. Like everything else about the rookie, Griffin was doing something new — but looking as if he’d done it before. “I’ve never had my own introduction ever, high school or college, so that was extremely fun with the smoke and everything,” Griffin said. “It was like you’re in a movie.” In many ways, Saturday’s game was promoted like a movie opening, the curtain raiser for a budding quarterback rivalry between the Nos. 1 and 2 picks in the draft. The co-stars responded with a display of A-list poise and promise as Griffin’s Redskins defeated Luck’s Indianapolis Colts 30-17. Top pick Luck completed 14 of 23 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown to fellow rookie T.Y. Hilton. Heisman Trophy winner Griffin went 11 for 17 for 74 yards and a scoring throw to veteran Santana Moss. Both quarterbacks played one series into the third quarter in the teams’ dress rehearsal for the regular season, with the Redskins ahead 14-7 when the subs took over. “I haven’t had any overall bad performances for myself. ... I thought he did a good job out there as well,” Griffin said. “They blew this up as a headto-head, and we’ll see what happens next.” Barring an incredible pair of Super Bowl runs from two teams rebuilding from bad seasons, the first Luck-RGIII encounter that really counts won’t come until the 2014 regular season. Still, the comparisons will continue. “It’s not something you can just push away or put aside,” Griffin said. “It’s everywhere. It’s going to be there for our entire careers.” The game was marketed to the hilt, offering a ground-floor glimpse at two players given the burden of reviving proud franchises. The Colt are coming off a 2-14 season as they embark on the post-Peyton Manning era, while the Redskins went 5-11 last year for a fourth consecutive last-place finish in the NFC East.

P R E S E A S O N R O U N D U P Even so, it was merely a preseason game. The atmosphere in the stadium was far from electric — attendance was announced as 60,047 — and the offenses were still running basic schemes, saving the more creative stuff for their regular-season openers in two weeks. And while Griffin gave himself good marks for his performance, Luck was more downcast despite putting up decent numbers. “I’m not happy,” Luck said. “But I realize a preseason game is a chance to learn.” Luck’s touchdown was an impressive moment. He stepped up in the pocket to avoid the rush, then put a deep ball down the left side into the arms of third-round pick Hilton for a 31-yard touchdown, wrapping up an 80-yard drive. Griffin responded on the next drive, which also went 80 yards. He took a high-and-wide shotgun snap and drifted to the right to find Moss for a 4yard score. Through three preseason games, Luck is 40 for 64 for 514 yards with three touchdowns, two interceptions and a 90.2 rating. Griffin is 20 for 31 for 193 yards with two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 103.2 rating — not to mention an approving coach. “He keeps on getting better and better,” Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said, “more comfortable with the system, with what we’re trying to do.” Meanwhile, someone forgot to tell Redskins rookie running back Alfred Morris that the game wasn’t all about him. The sixth-round draft pick, getting the start because of a rash of injuries, ran for 107 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown. Evan Royster (knee) and Roy Helu Jr. (Achilles) both sat out, while Tim Hightower was limited to five carries in his first game since tearing the ACL in his left knee last season. The game got predictably messy after Luck and Griffin departed. Seventh-round pick Chandler Harnish was whistled for delay of game on his first Colts series, then was tackled for a safety by linebacker Chris Wilson on the next play. Rex Grossman, who started 13 games last season, was welcomed

with a smattering of boos when he ran onto the field to replace Griffin. He answered by going 8 for 8 for 127 yards and two touchdown passes, a 13-yarder to Joshua Morgan and a 12-yarder to Dezmon Briscoe. One thing that was clear early: Luck and Griffin will need better protection to succeed anytime soon. Griffin never got sacked, but he was under severe pressure twice in his first drive. Luck was sacked twice on one series and had another drive thwarted by a clipping penalty. Steelers 38, Bills 7 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Receiver Antonio Brown scored two touchdowns in leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a preseason rout over the Buffalo Bills. Ben Roethlisberger shook off a slow start by engineering an 11-play, 98yard touchdown drive for the goahead score with a 6-yard pass to Brown at the end of the first half. Brown then opened the second half with a 39-yard touchdown catch from backup Byron Leftwich in helping the Steelers (No. 7 in the AP Pro32) improve to 2-1. Fred Jackson scored on a 1-yard plunge, and high-priced defensive end Mario Williams had two sacks for the Bills (No.9), who dropped to 0-3. The Bills’ starting offense sputtered in producing just one score despite five of seven drives into Steelers territory. Raiders 31, Lions 20 OAKLAND, Calif. — Matthew Stafford threw for 68 yards until leaving with an injury to his non-throwing hand in the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Oakland Raiders. Defensive end Dave Tollefson drove Stafford to the ground after an incomplete pass in the second quarter. Team trainers wrapped Stafford’s left hand in heavy bandages and a brace on the sideline. Shaun Hill took over on Detroit’s next possession. Oakland sidelined several more Detroit players. Cornerback Bill Bentley departed with a shoulder injury and Chris Houston with a left ankle injury for the Lions. Running back Kevin Smith also left with a right ankle injury and trainers wrapped bandages around Mikel Leshoure’s midsection after his final run.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have plenty of work to do with their offense before they show they can contend for another Super Bowl berth. Chances are they’ll do it. With just one of their four exhibition games remaining, the Patriots haven’t moved the ball consistently while shifting players around in the offensive line and dividing playing time among receivers, several of them not likely to make the team. Still, coach Bill Belichick wasn’t happy after Friday night’s 30-28 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which Tom Brady threw an interception for a touchdown and was sacked twice. “We didn’t do anything offensively except lose yardage and turn the ball over. It was tough to watch any of what we did offensively,” Belichick said. The Patriots added talent and depth to their already potent passing attack in the offseason by signing wide receivers Brandon Lloyd, Donte’ Stallworth and Jabar Gaffney. They already had Wes Welker, Deion Branch, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez to catch Brady’s throws. But Welker sat out the last two games and Lloyd, Gronkowski and Hernandez returned Friday night after resting in the Patriots 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. And Brady played just two series in the opening 7-6 win over the New Orleans Saints, then didn’t suit up against the Eagles. Once the top players get their usual playing time in the regular season, the offense will pick up. Still, Brady did play three quarters at Tampa Bay and threw for just127 yards on13 completions in 20 attempts. And Lloyd caught only one of those passes. “We’ve got a lot of work to do in being consistent and putting drives together to get the ball into the end zone,” said Lloyd, who played for the Patriots’ new offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, the past two seasons. “We are developing as an offense and we’re trying to integrate as much of the running game and pass catchers as possible, but I think what it is coming down to is that we all need to make plays and be more consistent out there on the football field.” That should be easier once the firststring offensive line is back together. Left guard Logan Mankins played Friday night for the first time since undergoing offseason knee surgery. Sebastian Vollmer will help at right tackle once his back problems subside. And right guard Brian Waters, outstanding in his first year with the Patriots last season, would be an improvement if he reports to camp. Belichick hasn’t said why Waters hasn’t shown up, but there’s still two weeks left before the opening game at Tennessee on Sept. 9 and he could be ready by then. Left tackle Matt Light, who protected Brady’s blind side for the past 11 seasons, retired and has been replaced by secondyear pro Nate Solder. But Brady said he still has confidence in the offensive line.

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Local College Football Preview The King’s Monarchs are enthusiastic with a flurry of young, collegiate players

The seasons can’t start soon enough for the three local college football programs.

The coaches are excited for their respective seasons to begin later this week because looking to make a name for themselves and help the team rise to the top once again. Meanwhile, the first-year Misericordia University Cougars can’t wait to finally get

of up-and-coming or established youth.

The Wilkes Colonels return 18 starters from a year ago and a vast majority of those their inaugural season underway as all the hard work has been starting to show in practices and scrimmages.

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With a more experienced defense King’s is looking to improve in coach Jeff Knarr’s third season leading the Monarchs.

Chemistry could key Monarchs’ turnaround

Two tough seasons later, King’s is looking to get back into the thick of the MAC. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — After first two seasons as head coach at King’s, Jeff Knarr’s tenure hasn’t begun as he and the team would have hoped. Starting Year 3 now with a vast majority of players in camp – men he recruited – Knarr is in the middle of his best training camp as King’s mentor. One of the reasons there’s so much optimism at camp is because the players are getting along better than ever under Knarr. “The thing we like is these seniors have done a good job of building team chemistry,” the coach said. “The first year it’s hard to do that even though we had a great group of seniors there. Last year there was no chemistry and the kids realized that’s a problem and what you need and these guys have done a great job of doing that.” The Monarchs are coming off a 1-7 record in the MAC and a 1-9 overall mark, prompting coaches in the preseason poll to rank the squad tied for eighth in the 10-team league. But that’s not going to stop the players from having high expectations. “We’re expecting what every team comes into the season expecting: to win every game and a championship climb,” said senior linebacker Ryan Cordingly. “You’re crazy thinking you’re going to go into the MAC and not compete. And that’s what we’re planning on doing regardless of rankings and polls and what other people have said about our team.” ON OFFENSE With just four returning starters on offense, the Monarchs are youthful and may look like an inexperienced squad. But that’s not the case. Sophomore quarterback Bryant Klein played in five games, including four starts a year ago. Another sophomore signal-caller is Tyler Hartranft, who transferred to King’s in January from Susquehanna. Both are competing for the starting gig. Kyle McGrath, who rushed for a team-high 4.2 yards per carry as a freshman, is back for his sophomore season after an injury-plagued campaign. Junior Judens Giombert will also see some time in the backfield. There’s also a competition at receiver and tight end with five players vying for playing time at wideout and five more in a close See KING’S, Page 7C

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DALLAS — It’s been nearly 22 months since the announcement was made that Misericordia was going to start a football program. From the point Mark Ross was hired as head coach in January of 2011 he was doing everything from finding vendors for equipment and chairs to helping recruit players. In the last few months, the focus has shifted to all on-field activities. And with the planning all in the rearview mirror, the coach can’t wait to lead his team onto the field Saturday for the first game in school history in what everyone involved in the program hopes will be a season to remember. “I’ve had a ball. It’s been one of the most fun preseasons I can remember,” said Ross, who spent 10 years as assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Ithaca. “Part of it is that it’s new, it’s fresh. You spend that much time not really coaching and dealing with administrative type tasks and now to see it all together. … The facilities have turned out fantastic and the kids are fun to work with so I’ve enjoyed it a lot.” Usually when a school is beginning a football program, it starts up with a JV team the first few years. The Cougars are jumping right into things in the MAC just like Stevenson did last fall. Stevenson finished 1-7 in the conference and 2-8 overall last year. “I expect our kids to play hard and play as fast as they can,” Ross said. “We tell them everyday play as hard and as fast as you can and we’ll correct any mistakes we see on film. “We don’t want them out there worried about making mistakes and letting it affect the next play because they’re going to make mistakes, we all do. Just play hard and fast and try to take the pressure off them and let them play and have fun.”

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play away from your role increasing immensely,” Ross said. When it comes to calling plays, Ross will leave that duty to longtime coaching partner Mike Hatcher, the team’s offenON OFFENSE sive coordinator, but he may As of the middle of last chime in occasionally. week, Ross and his coaching “Our main thing is put the staff were still monitoring ball in the hands of our best position battles for the majority kids. Balance to us is being of the offense as evaluating able to run or throw to either took a step up. A few players side of the formation with have appeared to lock up start- equal efficiency,” Ross said. ing roles, like tailback Robin “It’s not having equal amount Custodio. of runs or throws, because the “There’s a handful of kids game dictates that stuff. You that probably started to sephave to be able to run the ball arate themselves from the rest because that’s how you get play of the pack. But we tell them action and get big yardage everyday that you’re only one See COUGARS, Page 7C

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Misericordia’s Mark Ross has been thrilled to get out on the field and coach after a year spent on administrative duties.

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Wilkes junior linebacker Tate Moore-Jacobs, who had 95 tackles and three interceptions in 2011, is one of many top returners.

Colonels aim to climb back into contention

A sizable group of returning starters spearheads Wilkes’ effort in 2012. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

EDWARDSVILLE — When the 2011 season ended for Wilkes, coach Frank Sheptock couldn’t wait to get back on the field for the start of the 2012 campaign. Nineteen of the Colonels’ 24 starters in the season finale were underclassmen, making Sheptock enthusiastic and hopeful. That time has now come for the Colonels, who are coming off a 4-5 overall record and a 4-4 mark in the MAC. And although the club is still youthful with a small senior class stepping on the field when the season begins later this week, the expectations are high. “They’re not worried about what other people think or what they’re saying or what they did against other teams,” Sheptock said. “They’re excited about the new experience and the new team that they’re on and hopefully that allows us to play with an enthusiasm and a passion.” ON OFFENSE Junior Alex George is beginning his third year at quarterback. He’s not entering without experience as he’s seen significant playing time in the previous two seasons, including starting every game last year. There’s no pressure on the signal-caller, but now appears to be his time. Junior Tyler Bernsten, who was banged up last year, is also expected to take snaps this season. The Colonels return nine starters on offense, but one of the losses is tailback Zach Tivald, who finished his career fifth all-time on the Wilkes career rushing yards list. The cupboard isn’t bare in the backfield though, as the team ran for an average of 242.8 yards per game in 2011. Aux Wogou, a junior, carried the ball 74 times for 425 yards last season. Sophomore Andrew Regan and junior Calvin Garvin also got limited carries and George piled up yards on the ground running for the second-most on the team with 706 and a team-high nine rushing scores. “One of Alex’s strengths is running his own read. He makes very good decisions and he’s tough to tackle,” Sheptock said. “We feel very strongly about our three top returning backs.” Junior Tim Bousson leads a young receiving corps and will be joined by sophomore Ryan Behrmann.

Colonels Roster

No. Name 1 Tim Bousson 2 Patrick Inguilli 3 Tyler Thomas 4 Marcus Leaf 5 Omar Richardson 6 Calvin Garvin 7 Tyler Bernsten 8 Steve Oprendek 9 Dan Van Mater 10 Alex George 11 Matt Ciampaglio 12 Auxence Wogou 13 Will Jones 14 Chris Shuster 16 Tyler Schmitt 17 Nick Gray 18 Justin Pellowski 18 Ken McGotty 19 Jonathon Conklin 19 Pat Cook 20 Jordan Fredo 20 Tyheed Jackson 22 Payton Bachman 23 Matt Aportella 24 Jared Hargis 25 Michael Frendak 26 Matt Hill 27 Jared Powell 29 Andrew Regan 30 Ryan Behrman 31 Jake Sarson 32 P.J. Incremona 33 Roger Legg 34 Tate Moore-Jacobs 35 Zack Ross 35 Bryan Mellon 36 Paul Gaffney 37 Matt Briskie 38 Jordan Mroczka 38 Adrian Krall 39 Chris Ralda 40 Jeff Mastrantuono 41 Ty Cunningham 42 D.J. Shuttleworth 43 Michael Paskas 45 Joe Madnavita 46 Julian Anamege 47 J.T. Keer 48 Joey Spies 49 Jeremy Knosp 49 Carl Von Glahn 50 Justin Rowley 51 Nick Dawson 52 Tom Calabrese 53 Joe Lane 54 Joe Buffa 55 William Baker 56 Jake Jardel 57 Dave Cinalli 58 Simon Tkach 58 Kyle Belle 59 Grant Rogers 60 David White 61 F.J. Constantino 62 Cliff Francis 64 Brian Brune 65 Kyle Phillips 66 Jose Santana 67 Nick Ciambrello 68 Josh Haag 69 Michael Boures 70 Michael Litwak 71 Lucas Amarose 72 Rob Beachy 73 John Simon 74 Ryan Asay 75 Erik Hothouse 76 Jeff Lee 77 Nick Kocman 78 Chris Grube 79 Anthony Swain 80 Brandon Yaegel 82 Drew Devitt 84 Ryan Casey 86 Frank Bobo 87 Patrick Devine 88 Dan Curry 89 Louis Abramo 90 Eric Allen 91 Jason Ugwu 92 Alexander Laubach 93 James Messina 94 Brandon Petrouskie 95 Ryan Deeney 96 David Wilke 97 Tyler Kunkel 98 Mark Wilchock 99 Rob Houseknecht -- Nathan Bowden

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Yes, there’s an app for that, too If you know me, you know that I am a bit of a techno geek. If there is a new gadget out, I generally

have to have it. MP3 players, video game consoles, GPS units. Whatever the latest gadget was, you can bet I was an early user of it. So it should not come as a surprise that I use the MapMyRide app on my smartphone to keep track of my rides. But as I was enjoying the Tour de France this year I was introduced to a newcomer in GPS tracking (well, at least to me) – Strava. Naturally, I had to give it a try. So I spent the last week or so running both the MapMyRide app and the Strava app while I was riding. (For those concerned about such things, I was running the apps on the Ice Cream Sandwich version of the Droid operating system on a Verizon Motorola Razr.) What did I learn? To start with, both applications are remarkably similar – as to be expected. And both do an excellent job turning your $400 smartphone into a very expensive and accurate bike computer. Both keep track of all the important stats and keep a map

That’s how I found out that Brian Hazenski climbed the hill out of Glen Lyon twice as fast as I did. CYCLING SCENE And don’t even ask me how I did in the Market Street Bridge of your route, and both can be paired with heart rate monitors, sprint. If I didn’t already have a year cadence sensors and all that and a half of data on MapMyRother good stuff. ide, this might have been But there are few subtle difenough to get me to switch. ferences that might make one In the end, however, I suggest of them right for you. Here are some of them that I you do what I did – take both applications for a test ride. thought were important. They are each available in the • Strava’s user interface is Google and Apple app stores much easier to read. It’s a feature I appreciate as the time for for free. me to wear bifocals draws closVictories for locals er and closer. In case you’ve lost count, • MapMyRide does appear Richard Meeker’s run of victoto combine with social networking sites a little easier. You ries now stands at 13 straight. The 49-year-old former can post any of your rides to Wyoming Valley resident postTwitter or Facebook with the ed his most recent victory at push of a single button, and the Ladera Ranch Grand Prix in even automatically post live Ladera Ranch, Calif. updates to Facebook as you Meeker won the Masters ride. 45-plus division while riding. • MapMyRide’s website is a The last time Meeker entered little more useful. While Stravaa race and didn’t end up on top .com has basically all the same statistics that MapMyRide.com of the podium was back on May does, I think the latter does just 6, when he finished 20th in the a little bit better job organizing Cat 1/2/3/4 Masters 35-plus division of the Amgen Breakthe information. away from Cancer Dana Point • Both apps allow you to Grand Prix. Don’t worry, post routes and compete though. Later that day Meeker against other riders. won the Masters 45-plus diviHere is where Strava really shines, however. When you ride sion of the same event. At the opposite end of the over a route that someone has age spectrum, 17-year-old Luke posted, Strava automatically Lukas has posted some impresrecords your time and places sive results of his own. you on a leaderboard.

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Most recently, Lukas won the Junior 17-18 criterium at the California Grand Prix in California, Pa., last week. Earlier in the month, he finished third in the Oley Valley Road Race’s 16and 18-year-old division. Rides In my last cycling column, I mentioned that even though football season kicks off this week, there are still plenty of good group rides left. There is the Upstate Vello Club’s Return of the Great 100, scheduled for Sept. 9. Proceeds from the event benefit the Wounded Warrior Fund. For more information, visit www.upstatevelo.com There is also the Tour of Shunk in Monroeton, scheduled for Sept. 16. The Tour of Shunk, which benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation, features rides of 25, 50 and 100 miles. Be forewarned, however. Organizers of the ride are proud to say their event was voted “Most Challenging Century Ride” by the League of American Bicyclists. For more information on the Tour of Shunk, go to www.rockysbikeshop.com/tourdeshunk.html. Joe Soprano writes about cycling for The Times Leader. His Cycling Scene column appears every other Sunday. Reach him at jsoprano@timesleader.com

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plays is through play-action. We’re always going to try to run because of that.” Ross also added that he likes his offensive line, which includes Alec Garrity at center, Trevor Davis at tackle and John Ameen.

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Valverde wins 8th stage COLLADO VIALBA, Andorra — Alejandro Valverde overtook overall leader Joaquin Rodriguez and Alberto Contador on the final climb to win the eighth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday. Valverde surged past the pair after the last turn to cap a grueling climb over the closing miles in a winning time of 4 hours, 6 minutes, 39 seconds. Contador struggled in the Andorran Pyrenees before giving way to finish in the same time. Christopher Froome couldn’t keep up with the Spanish trio and finished 15 seconds behind in fourth.

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“We continue to do everything in our power to strengthen our team for the stretch drive in an effort to reach the postseason,” Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said in a statement. “This trade today exemplifies ownership’s commitment to making the team as good as possible not only for 2012 but for many seasons to come.” For the Red Sox, who entered the night 131⁄2 games back in the AL East, the trade signaled a concession for 2012 and a chance to rebuild without hefty con-

ON DEFENSE Cordingly and fellow senior linebacker Ryan Kelly are both four-year starters for the Monarchs and have been a staple for the team’s solid play in that time. In their previous three seasons, they have combined for 430 tackles. With a young defensive line last year, the duo put more pressure on themselves to get the job done. With most of the young D-line returning and having more experience, Cordingly and Kelly will change that method into a traditional linebacker role. “It’s all about the patience,” Cordingly said. “You want to go out and make that play and make the tackle every time, but you know that if you’re protecting the gap you’re doing your job. It’s all about just understanding your job and the film.” Jake Lehnowsky is a returning starter on the defensive line and defensive back Evan Crisman are two more returning starters on an experienced defense. The Monarchs also have a Ron Garrett returning from an injury to

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BOULDER, Colo. — Defending champion Levi Leipheimer opened a 9-second lead Saturday in the USA Pro Challenge overall standings, while Australia’s Rory Sutherland won the uphill sixth stage. Leipheimer, the Omega Pharma-Quickstep rider based in Santa Rosa, Calif., began the day in fourth place — 8 seconds back. He was fourth in the stage, 26 seconds behind Sutherland. The second-year race will end Sunday with a 9.5-mile time trial in Denver. Sutherland, who competes for U.S.-based UnitedHealthcare, completed the 102.8-mile stage from Golden, the last mountain stage of the weeklong race, in 4 hours, 6 minutes, 12 seconds for his second win of the season.

race at tight end. “Competition makes everyone better. They cheer for their teammates and they can only get better from there,” Knarr said. “If we have two good guys and they’re both competing, they’re both going to get better and that will help us.”

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Lance Armstrong guides his bicycle through the small crowd after the Power of Four mountain bicycle race at the base of Aspen Mountain in Aspen, Colo., on Saturday.

Armstrong says he’s at peace By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer

ASPEN, Colo. — Lance Armstrong was feeling just fine even after being beaten by a lanky teenager in a grueling 36-mile mountain bike race. Better than fine, even. He’s more at ease now than he has been in a decade. In his first interview since the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency disciplined Armstrong with a lifetime ban from professional cycling and vacated his seven Tour de France titles, he said, “Nobody needs to cry for me. I’m going to be great.” Armstrong couldn’t catch Keegan Swirbul at the Power of Four bike race Saturday, finishing nearly five minutes behind the hard-charging kid. “It’s cool to get your butt kicked by a 16-year-old when you know he has a bright future,” Armstrong said, smiling. tracts given during an undisciplined foray into free agency that, Cherington conceded, has not worked out. Even with $11 million going to the Dodgers, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the deal, Boston will save more than $250 million in salary from now through 2018. “To build the team we need and the fans deserve and we want required more of a bold move,” Cherington said. “It was a difficult thing to do to trade away four players like this. Beckett, in particular has been here a long time and been here for some of our best times in some of our biggest games.” But Beckett, who was a key part of the team that won the

For a few hours, Armstrong was back in his element — on a bike and in a race. No controversies weighing him down, either. The escape into the mountains around Aspen was almost refreshing. He took the time to enjoy a bright, blue day and soak in the scenery. As for what lies ahead, Armstrong wasn’t thinking that far — only toward lunch. Armstrong chatted for a few minutes before saying, “OK, I’m going to go eat a cheeseburger.” Before leaving, though, he posed for pictures with the throng of fans that gathered at the base of a ski lift to watch the racers finish. Asked if there was anything he would to say to his fans, the ones who’ve supported him through the controversy, he said: “I think people understand that we’ve got a lot of stuff to do 2007 World Series, was also the ringleader in last year’s collapse, when the ballclub went 7-20 in September and missed a playoff spot on the final day of the season. Reports of players drinking beer and eating fried chicken in the clubhouse during games surfaced afterward, and Beckett’s demeanor — and rising ERA — continued to alienate fans. The 2003 World Series MVP with the Florida Marlins, Beckett now moves from the home of Dunkin’ Donuts to the land of InN-Out Burger, bringing with him a pair of other players who were not productive enough to justify their contracts. Beckett was due $31.5 million over the next two years; Gonzalez has $127 million

going forward. That’s what I’m focused on and I think people are supportive of that. It’s great to be out here.” Decked out in black and gold and sporting a Livestrong emblem on his jersey, Armstrong tinkered with his bike and gave a kiss to girlfriend Anna Hansen before pedaling off. Hansen was waiting at the finish, too. So were plenty of other members of the Armstrong entourage. His busy weekend was supposed to include a trail marathon Sunday. But he told The Associated Press two hours later he was going to skip the race. This competition simply took that much out of him. With good reason, given all the climbing the cyclists had to do. And while Armstrong may be banned from cycling, it certainly hasn’t diminished his passion for competition. coming through 2018; Crawford is due $102.5 million over the next five seasons. Both Cherington, who replaced Theo Epstein after the September collapse, and manager Bobby Valentine, who was brought in to replace Terry Francona, defended their departing players. “The bottom line is we haven’t won enough games. That goes back to last September,” Cherington said. “We just haven’t performed on the field. As a team we haven’t performed. We’ve had individuals perform. This is not about the four players we gave up — anything particularly they did wrong. We just didn’t perform as a team.”

ON DEFENSE Ross likes his depth on the defensive side and stated that one of the most talented players on defense is cornerback Jiwan Petties-Jackson, a freshman from Somerville, N.J. “He’s a super-talented kid who has a good future ahead of him if he keeps working hard,” Ross said. “He’s raw and talented.” Also in the secondary, Kevin Bagasevich and Phil Arnold are in line to play a bulk of the snaps, while freshman Hunter Pates has made an impact at linebacker. “We could use more depth, but in year one, I couldn’t be happier,” Ross said. OUTLOOK Year 1 of a football program is

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Chris Grube, a senior. ON DEFENSE The Colonels struggled at times defensively in 2011 allowing an average of 268.8 passing yards a game. But that was a young group in the secondary and with a year of experience, the stats can only improve. Tate Moore-Jacobs, a junior linebacker, helped the pass defense leading the unit with three interceptions and 95 tackles. Entering his third year as starter, he could be one of the top ’backers in the country by the time the season concludes. “He’s having his best camp thus far,” Sheptock said about his stud linebacker. “He’s building off of last year where last year he was our leading interceptor. He’s really embraced being a complete football player as opposed to just a tackler or a run player.” D.J. Shuttleworth is expected to start alongside Moore-Jacobs, while sophomores Justin Pellowski and Matt Briskie are returning starters in the secondary along with fellow sophomores Jake Sarson and Omar Richardson. Junior Rob Houseknecht paces the pressure on the D-line as a returning starter picking up a team-high 2.5 sacks and was

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M O N A R C H S A T A G L A N C E Coach: Jeff Knarr, third year (2-18) Returning starters: 4 offense/6 defense Stadium: McCarthy Stadium, Betzler Athletic Complex, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Key players lost: Joe Kirchon, QB; Jay Torres, WR; Glenn Ford, TE. 2011 regular-season leaders PASSING: Joe Kirchon 87-of-168, 978 yds., 4 TDs, 7 Ints. RUSHING: Eric Ofcharsky 92-284, 3.1 avg., 2 TDs RECEIVING: Jay Torres 39-562, 14.4 avg., 5 TDs SCORING: Mike Lloyd 31 pts. KICKING: Mike Lloyd 10 XPM, 7 FGs, 31 pts. TACKLES: Ryan Kelly 32 solo, 41 ast., 73 total INTERCEPTIONS: 3 players with 1 SACKS: Jake Lehnowsky 3.5-32 Schedule Sat., Sept. 1 at William Paterson 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8 Widener 1 p.m. Fri., Sept. 14 at FDU-Florham 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22 Misericordia 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29 at Lycoming 1:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 13 Delaware Valley 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20 at Albright 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 27 Stevenson 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3 Lebanon Valley 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10 at Wilkes Noon 2011 Results (1-9, 1-7 MAC) William Paterson ..............................................L, 13-6 at Stevenson .................................................W, 51-26 Albright............................................................L, 57-17 at Widener ........................................................L, 70-0 Lycoming ........................................................L, 42-12 at Delaware Valley .........................................L, 54-13 Wilkes................................................................L, 13-6 FDU-Florham....................................................L, 17-3 at Lebanon Valley ............................................L, 54-7 at Bethany.........................................................L, 48-0

help bolster the defensive unit and nose guard Pete Santorelli played in seven games last year. OUTLOOK It’s been a long first two seasons for Knarr and his team, only managing two wins in 20 games. Losing players with injuries has been a thorn in the side for the Monarchs over the last few seasons. More depth should be able to cover if that happens again. Although having a young team, King’s shouldn’t have problems improving on its record of the last two years, and opponents will have to watch out for upsets from the young, upstart team.

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Coach: Mark Ross, first season First season: The Cougars are starting their first season of football without playing a JV campaign. New Program: Two notable schools with local ties recently started a football team. In 2011, Stevenson joined the MAC without playing a JV season and won two games. In 1993, King’s College restarted the team while playing a JV season and went 1-9. Assistant coaches Offensive coordinator/QB: Mike Hatcher O-Line/strength and conditioning: Chris Gray Assistant coach: Ted Jackson Assistant coach: Vince Luvara Assistant coach: Tom Norman Assistant coach: Mike Pasqualichio Assistant coach: Jared Siegel Assistant coach: Josh Watters Stadium: Mangelsdorf Field, Dallas campus Schedule Sat., Sept. 1 at Gettysburg 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8 at Lebanon Valley 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15 Widener 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22 at King’s 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29 Stevenson 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6 at Wilkes 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20 at Delaware Valley 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 27 FDU-Florham 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3 at Albright 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10 Lycoming 1 p.m.

always a trying time. With a young team having two-thirds of its roster made up of freshmen, there will be a few bumps in the road. However, there are winnable games on the schedule and with a coaching staff that has been around the sport for a long time, the Cougars might be able to pull off a few upsets.

C O L O N E L S A T A G L A N C E Coach: Frank Sheptock, 17th year (98-70) Returning starters: 9 offense/9 defense Stadium: Schmidt Stadium, Ralston Athletic Complex, Edwardsville Key players lost: Zach Tivald, RB; Todd Eagles, WR; James Moore, DL. 2011 regular-season leaders PASSING: Alex George 113-of-194, 1368 yds., 12 TDs, 3 Ints. RUSHING: Zach Tivald 163-981, 5.8 avg., 9 TDs RECEIVING: Todd Eagles 37-533, 14.4 avg., 6 TDs SCORING: Zach Tivald 60 pts. KICKING: Geoffrey Arentz 22 PAT, 2 FGs, 28 pts. TACKLES: Tate Moore-Jacobs 49 solo, 46 ast., 95 total INTERCEPTIONS: Tate Moore-Jacobs 3-51 SACKS: James Moore 4-32 Schedule Sat., Sept. 1 at Morrisville State noon Sat., Sept. 15 Albright 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22 at Widener 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29 FDU-Florham 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6 Misericordia 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 13 at Lebanon Valley 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20 at Stevenson noon Sat, Oct. 27 Lycoming 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3 at Delaware Valley 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10 King’s Noon 2011 Results (4-5, 4-4 MAC) at Susquehanna ...................................L, 33-30 (OT) at Waynesburg.............................................cancelled at Albright .......................................................L, 65-26 Widener ........................................................W, 35-27 at FDU-Florham ...........................................W, 45-25 Delaware Valley ...............................................L, 14-6 at Lycoming ......................................................L, 40-7 at King’s ...........................................................W, 13-6 Lebanon Valley..............................................L, 42-35 Stevenson ....................................................W, 43-34

second on the team in tackles behind Moore-Jacobs. OUTLOOK Winning two out of its last three games last season, Wilkes started to get things going late and should be able to carry that momentum into 2012. The Colonels weren’t a high choice in the preseason MAC Coaches Poll, but if there’s a team that could pull off upsets and surge to the top of the conference it’s without a doubt Wilkes.

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BRISTOL, Tenn. — Roger Penske said Saturday he’s taking his time deciding who will drive his No. 22 car next season. Penske released AJ Allmendinger following his failed drug test, and Sam Hornish Jr. has been driving the car since Daytona in July. But the search continues for a full-time solution. “We’ve got a lot of races left and we’ve really got to take a look at all the options until we get to the final decision,” Penske said before the race at Bristol Motor Speedway. “You just don’t make a decision like this. Sam’s running well, we’ve got sponsors, we’ve got to decide if we want to three cars next year or two.” Penske fields two cars right now, but has room to expand providing he had the sponsorship for additional teams. Joey Logano, in the final year of his contract with Joe Gibbs Racing, has been mentioned repeatedly as a strong candidate for the ride. “He’s obviously a candidate,” Penske said. “But there’s other good people, too, that people haven’t talked about yet. There’s always a couple of rabbits.” Penske declined to name any other drivers, but said Hornish is “absolutely” still a candidate. Meanwhile, Matt Kenseth said he expected to announce where he’ll drive “within the next two weeks.” NO DRAMA: A few comments made after last week’s race are following Brad Keselowski, who insists he wasn’t accusing Hendrick Motorsports of cheating in his remarks. But there was a sting to them, according to Dale Earnhardt Jr. “I don’t particularly like the things he says lately about the company I work for,” Earnhardt said at Bristol Motor Speedway. “I take offense at the claims and accusations. It’s just natural for me to do that, but we’re friends, and I don’t want any drama between (us).” Keselowski finished second last Sunday at Michigan to Hendrick driver Jimmie Johnson, and talked briefly about rear suspension work some teams are doing as “parts and pieces on the car that are moving after inspection that make the car more competitive.” Keselowski did not refer to a specific team, but it was assumed he meant Hendrick Motorsports.

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Nick Watney, right, and Sergio Garcia shake hands on the 18th green after finishing the third round of The Barclays at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y., Saturday.

Garcia builds a two-shot lead

and this one cost him. The ball raced 10 feet by the hole, FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — and he missed it coming back Bethpage Black lived up its for his only official three-putt reputation because of the of the round. That gave him greens, which in some cases an even-par 71, though still in looked brown. good shape to make a run at Sergio Garcia called them the fastest putting surfaces he his first win of the year. “The course just kind of could recall. Nick Watney beat you up,” Watney said. referred to them as extreme. He got one small measure More than one player suggested the course was unplayable of revenge by making a 35foot putt on the par-3 17th for Saturday in The Barclays, certainly late in the afternoon the only birdie of the round. By late afternoon, the green as the sun baked out the public course on Long Island. was so firm that shots landing near the front pin settled in And yes, there were references to Shinnecock Hills, the the rough or fringe behind the green. private club on Long Island Tiger Woods, who started where the greens were out of control on the final day of the the third round three shots out of the lead, three-putted 2004 U.S. Open. for bogey three times on the Garcia managed them just front nine alone. He had anfine. other three-putt on the 14th With no bogeys over his hole, this one from 15 feet, final eight holes, he turned a and had a 72 that put him six three-shot deficit into a twoshots behind. shot lead over Nick Watney with a 2-under 69. Such were Canadian Women’s Open the conditions that Garcia COQUITLAM, British Cowas the only player among lumbia — Lydia Ko took a the final 18 to finish who one-stroke lead in the Canabroke 70. dian Women’s Open in her bid “The course is extremely to become the youngest winfirm,” he said. “The greens, ner in LPGA Tour history, just probably some of the shooting an even-par 72. fastest greens I’ve ever The 15-year-old South Koplayed. Just one of those days where you knew it was going rean-born New Zealander had an 8-under 208 total at The to be tough and you have to Vancouver Golf Club. hold on very tight, and just Also trying to become the kind of hope for the best.” fifth amateur winner and first Garcia went four years since JoAnne Carner in the without winning on the PGA Tour and now has a chance to 1969 Burdine’s Invitational, Ko won the U.S. Women’s make it two in a row and Amateur two weeks ago. In return to the top 10 in the January, she won the New world. He was at 10-under South Wales Open in Austra203, and only four players lia at 14 to become the youngwere within four shots of the est player to win a professionlead. al tour event. Watney, who made five Lexi Thompson is the putts over 15 feet, went after youngest LPGA Tour winner, another one on the 18th hole The Associated Press

taking the Navistar LPGA Classic last September at 16. Ko bogeyed the par-4 18th, making a 5-foot putt after her 4-foot par try lipped out. Chella Choi, tied for the second-round lead with Ko, had a 73 to drop into a tie for second with Stacy Lewis, Inbee Park and Jiyai Shin. Lewis, a two-time winner this year, had a 66, Shin shot 69 and Park 70.

Boeing Classic SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — Tom Jenkins holed out for eagle on the par-4 third hole and finished with a bogey-free 7-under 65 to take a threeshot lead in the Boeing Classic. The 64-year-old Jenkins is trying to become the oldest winner in Champions Tour history. Mike Fetchick was 63 when he won the 1985 Hilton Head Seniors Invitational. Jenkins had a 9-under 135 total at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. He won the last of his seven titles on the 50-andover tour in 2006. On the 439-yard third hole, Jenkins hit an 8-iron from 148 yards that bounced off the collar of the green and rolled into the cup. He followed with a birdie on No. 4 and added four more birdies. Johnnie Walker Championship GLENEAGLES, Scotland — Scotland’s Paul Lawrie shot a 5-under 67 to take a onestroke lead after the third round of the Johnnie Walker Championship. Lawrie had a 12-under 204 total on the PGA Centenary Course, the site of the 2014 Ryder Cup. France’s Romain Wattel was second after a 63.

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Travers history: Alpha, Golden Ticket in dead heat By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP Sports Writer

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Too close to call indeed. Track announcer Tom Durkin couldn’t pick the winner of the $1 million Travers Stakes, and neither could anyone else when Alpha and Golden Ticket flashed across the finish line Saturday at absolutely the same time. The photo finish sign went up immediately on the infield toteboard at Saratoga Race Course, and a few minutes later, the race was declared an official dead heat — the first time the Travers wound up with two winners in 143 runnings dating to 1864. “I thought we were beat at first, then I thought we won,” said an ecstatic Ken McPeek, who trains 33-1long-shot Golden Ticket. “I couldn’t tell. I’m thrilled we finished in a dead heat.” It appeared Golden Ticket would be alone in the winner’s circle as the field of 11 3-year-olds rounded the final turn and headed down the stretch on a hot and humid day. With David Cohen aboard, Golden Ticket moved inside and grabbed the advantage. But jockey Ramon Dominguez kept urging on 2-1favorite Alpha,

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Alpha (6) and Ramon Dominguez, who finished in a dead heat with Golden Ticket and David Cohen, occupy the winner’s circle after co-winning the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Saturday.

and the game colt trained by Kiaran McLaughlin caught his rival in the final stride. The crowd of 46,528 roared, while McLaughlin and McPeek smiled and high-fived each other in the grandstand when the result was official. “It’s a dead heat but it goes in the ‘W’ column,” said McLaugh-

lin, who added a Travers win to his Alabama score last week with 3-year-old filly Questing. “It doesn’t happen very often in a Grade1, $1million race, but we’re all happy it happened today.” The1874 Travers also ended in a dead heat, but Attila was declared the official winner after a runoff with Acrobat.

Fast Falcon, send off at 32-1, was a neck behind the winners in third place. Atigun, also trained by McPeek, was fourth, followed by Nonios, Neck ‘n Neck, Stealcase, Speightscity, Liaison, Five Sixteen and Street Life. The winning time for the 11/4 miles was 2:02.74. Alpha returned $4.10, $5.10 and $3.90, and Golden Ticket paid $26.80, $26.40 and $11.80. Fast Falcon, trained by Nick Zito, returned $13.60. McPeek is familiar with pulling off upsets. In 2002, he won the Belmont Stakes with 70-1 shot Sarava, who spoiled War Emblem’s Triple Crown bid. But he’ll certainly share this win with a fellow trainer from Lexington, Ky. “It would have been a heartbreaker for either one of us to lose,” said McPeek, who decided on Tuesday to give Golden Ticket a chance in the Travers because several other options didn’t pan out. McPeek insisted Golden Ticket was training well, and would run a big race. McLaughlin felt the same way about his colt, who matched his sire Bernardini by completing the Jim Dandy-Travers double.

Cole Tomei had a two-run double in the sixth, and Hance Smith’s solo shot with two outs tied the game at 15. “The message will be you never gave up,” said Hance’s father, California manager Eric Smith. “All we’ve asked of them all year was their best effort. I never saw them quit and I never saw them think they were out of it.” Luke Brown’s strikeout to end the game set off a wild celebration on the field. Tennessee ended up near their dugout in front of third, giddy with exhaustion before they had to get up for the customary postgame handshakes. “I finally get to rest,” Tennessee catcher Cole Carter. “My legs were killing me after catching seven innings.” The U.S. title game looked as though it might also be a blowout with Tennessee leading 15-5 in the sixth. That’s when Petaluma powered up at the plate. Every run that drew California closer turned up the intensity in the Lamade Stadium stands. “Petaluma! Petaluma!” California’s fans pleaded throughout the sixth. Smith’s homer finally completed the comeback. And soon enough, Tennessee surged ahead again with nine runs in the seventh. Logan Douglas scored on an error for California in the bottom of the seventh with two outs to

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and state honors 50 years ago. “A lot of people probably don’t even realize that we won a title. Most probably don’t realize that we were one game away from the World Series,” Mel Morris said. “We are kind of flying under the radar, but we had a pretty special team with two pretty good pitchers.” To this day, the ’62 squad is the only team in District 16 history to win a state championship, reaching what was then called the Eastern Championship in Boston. There, they defeated a team from the home state, Newton Little League, 6-1, before losing in the Eastern Region final to Pittman, N.J., 4-1. Pittman’s Dave Chew tossed a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts in the victory. New Jersey finished third at the World Series, while San Jose, Calif. won the title, 3-0, over Kankakee, Ill. “That was a pretty amazing experience in itself,” Ken Jones said, “just looking at all the historical sites in Boston. It was pretty impressive.” In all, the team finished the allstar season 10-1 and rode the arms of Kern and Ed Dubil – who allowed just 24 hits and 14 runs in 11 games. The strikeout total was even more impressive, with the fearsome duo combining for 115. “There was no question that we had some pretty good talent, and a team that could hit the ball,” Jones said. “But we also had two great pitchers, and probably two of the best pitchers in the state. It was a team effort, and we all had a big impact during the all-star season in some way. “But make no mistake about it. Charlie and Eddie were a big part of it. Charlie was a big part of my life. We played teeners together, and also had great high school careers at Lake-Lehman. I think we won something like eight or nine titles together, and Charlie was a big part of that.” Memories. Talk with each member of the team, and the details are implanted in their minds – throughout the entire magical journey. “The state championship game was a well-played game,” Bestwick said. “The guy we were going against was throwing curves, and our manager told the players to wait for a strike and hit it. There was an infield single, two walks, and then, we drew a bases-loaded walk to score the run. Hardly did we know at the time that it would be the only run scored.” The person who drew the bases-loaded walk? Jones. “It was probably one of my fondest memories of Little League,” Jones said. “It was the RBI that

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make it 24-16, and anxious fans wondered again if Petaluma could pull off another miraculous rally. But it wasn’t to be. “They certainly knew it was going to be easy, but they weren’t moping around the dugout,” said about his team’s fortitude. “I’m fine with that. I don’t think I’ve seen a game like this, coming back from 10 runs and then giving up nine.” Butler had such a big day at the plate his name at one point was a trending topic on Twitter. He hit a trio of three-run homers, including the final one the opposite way to right in the sixth to make it 15-5. After each blast, Butler looked calm in the dugout, seeming as collected as a big-league hitter in a tense playoff game. “Yes sir, first time I hit three homers,” the 12-year-old slugger said simply. Japan relied on the bats in the early game, too, getting five homers, including two from 13year-old slugger Kotaro Kiyomiya, for the international championship. Coach Junji Hidaka would rather his team not rely so much on the long ball today. “We only scored on home runs today, I would advise the players not to try for more homers” Sunday, Hidaka said. “We need to string our hits together.” A traditional World Series powerhouse, Japan has won the international bracket five times in the past seven years. But it has won the World Series title game only once during that span, in 2010. won the state championship. Phoenixville had a powerful team, which included Andre Thornton, who had a really nice MLB career with Cleveland. And we got to know Andre pretty well during our stay in Williamsport. He was a good guy.” Jones can still remember the ride back from Williamsport with the championship in hand. “You saw the cars lined up with about 15 fire trucks waiting for us,” he said. “Those fire trucks took us through the Back Mountain and we ended up in downtown Dallas.” Kings of the Back Mountain, and still history-makers in District 16. “It’s amazing that we are still the only district team to win a state title because our area has seen its fair share of good ballplayers,” Morris said. “It was definitely a different path back then because it was single elimination. One loss, and you were finished. I don’t know how the talent compares, now and then, but we knew that we had a pretty nice team. With Charlie and Eddie pitching, we knew we would be in every ballgame.” “It was a team that always fought in every game,” said Bestwick as the Back Mountain team won district, sectional and state title by just a single run each time. “They were a well-rounded group, but they were pretty composed for 12-year-old kids. We had a lot of kids that chipped in at important times, but we had two really good pitchers. It was a special time for us and the community. We had no-hitters, and games that went right down to the wire – even down to the last pitch. I remember Dubil hit a home run over the left-field fence and onto a porch to win one game. We had some great hits during that run.” The history remains in tact, according to Morris. Two of the trophies, the regional and state crowns, are proudly displayed inside Dallas High School. “They were lost for the longest time,” Morris said. “We actually found them in Linda Parry’s home. They were in pretty rough shape, but we were able to get them refurbished and fixed up real nice.” The memories, though, will last through time. “It was quite an experience, I’ll say that,” Jones said. “It’s amazing that it’s been 50 years. It doesn’t seem that long ago. I’ll never forget the times on the baseball field with that team. We were a special team that just all gelled together. We had a great manager and great coaches. We didn’t know what was about to happen. “We just knew that we had some good 12-year-old ballplayers who loved to play. That’s all that mattered to us. We loved the game.”

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Newport Township Little League joins Nanticoke Service! Tennis clinic underway in Freeland

The Newport Township Community Organization recently presented a $600 donation to the Nanticoke Little League for sponsorship of two girls’ softball teams, the major league Red Devils and the minor league Red Devils. This year, for the first time, the previously separate Newport Township Little League is now part of the Nanticoke Little League. Pictured, from left: Newport Township Community Organization president Palmira Gregory Miller; Nanticoke Little League president Wade Rowles; Little League vice president Dave Buchinski; Community Organization first vice president Tom Kashatus; Little League treasurer Mark O’Connor.

The Freeland MMI Tennis Clinic recently concluded its first session. Pictured are participants. First row, from left: Lily Nowak, Maddie Dryfoos, Kyle Falatko, Evan Dryfoos. Second row: Coach Mark Dryfoos, Kaitlyn McGuire, Kelsy Donaldson, Lew Dryfoos, Soprina Guarneri, Ryan Eschenbach, Katy Eschenbach, exercise science coach Joe O’Brien, coach Don Cassetori. Absent from photo: Christian Badamo.

Local curling club plays host

Skiro scholarships announced

A team comprised of members of the Pittsburgh and Plainfield, N.J. curling clubs defeated a team from Whitby, Ontario, 9-2, at the Inaugural Diamond City bonspiel, hosted by Anthracite Curling Club recently. The Pittsburgh/ Plainfield team completed the weekend with a perfect 5-0 record. The bonspiel was a round robin and knockout format tournament. Six curling clubs from the U.S. and Canada were represented at the inaugural tournament. Two teams from the host Anthracite Curling Club were entered in the tournament. Each finished with a 2-3 record. Pictured are the Diamond City bonspiel champions. From left: Ian Webb, Aaron Dubberly, Rich Ashford, Don Baird.

Two local athletes were recently presented the Kim Skiro Memorial Scholarship Award. Shelby Jackloski and Will Trowbridge received their awards along with $2,000 each to be used in their freshman year at college. Jackloski and Trowbridge will be attending New York University and Arcadia University, respectively. Each recipient displayed outstanding achievement in academics, scholastics and community service. The scholarship funding was raised from the second annual Kim Skiro Soccer Tournament, held the first weekend in November at "The Pit." Donations and tournament help is always welcomed and greatly appreciated. Anyone interested in applying for next year’s scholarships may do so by searching the Plains Soccer website for details. Pictured, from left: Shelby Jackloski, Don Skiro, Will Trowbridge.

Golf tournament raises $105,000

More than 220 golfers participated in the third annual Onion Slice Open, hosted by Todd and Janet Bodine at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top. The tournament raised $105,000 that will be invested in services to help pediatric patients who are treated for brain injuries and other neurological impairments at Allied Services Heinz Rehab Hospital. The total raised by Onion Slice Opens since 2010 is more than $279,000. Pictured at the check presentation are, from left: Jim Brogna, assistant vice president, advancement, Allied Services Foundation; Janet Bodine; Todd Bodine; Mike Avvisato, senior vice president/CFO, Allied Services Integrated Health System; Bill Conaboy, president/CEO, Allied Services Integrated Health System.

Silver medals for Crestwood duo

Crestwood’s Morgan Kile, left, and Lizzy Dessoye recently earned silver medals in field hockey at AAU Junior Olympics in Houston. The Comets are preparing for the WVC season as Dessoye enters her freshman year, while Kile will be a junior.

Second-place finish for Fusion

Flames catch fire this season

The Wyoming Valley Flames U16 softball team defeated Muhlenberg 4-3 to capture the ASA Stonersville title in Reading. The Flames are undefeated over their last 15 games, having been rained out of title runs in Binghamton, N.Y. and Wildwood, N.J. in the last month. Pictured are team members, first row, from left: Brit McNair, Caitlyn Bogart. Second row: Rachel Langen, Rachel Roccograndi, Kayla Cunningham, Madison Perez, Amber Grohowski. Third row: Jess Luton, Haylee Bobos, Colleen Borum, Michelle McNair.

The PA Fusion U12 softball team earned second place in the Pig Pit Softball Tournament, held in Trout Run. Pictured are team members. First row, from left: Payton Boler, Megan Murphy, Tori Martin, Melinda Holena, Breezy Prynn. Second row: Morgan Klosko, Jenna Lipowski, Melodi Raskiewicz, Kiera Brown, Ashdon Clark. Third row: Coach Mark Klosko, coach Marc Lipowski, manager Charlie Holen. Absent from photo: Brinley Sobeck, Tiffany Toporcer.

Widows capture five crowns

Keystone Games success

Big summer for Nanticoke team

Four Hanover Area athletes came home with medals from the 2012 Keystone State Games, held in Harrisburg. Pictured, from left: Marissa Metric (first, 800; second, long jump; third 400 hurdles), Anthony Eck (second, 1,600; second, 800), Carl Daubert (first, 400 hurdles; third, triple jump), Matt Clemons (second, long jump; third, triple jump) and John Westawski (second, high jump). Absent from photo is James Lukachinsky, who also competed.

The Black Widows fast-pitch softball team recently completed its season by winning the Drifton Cup. The team was 32-8, winning five of seven tournament titles, including the Eastern Region championship. Team members include, front row, from left: Kayla Merchlinsky, Erin Belles, bat boy Nanticoke’s 10-11 girls softball team won the District 16 and Jason Paisley Jr., Mandi Black, Jolee Youngblood, Hannah Rubasky, Talia Williams. Back row: Sam Pientack, Cheyenne Section 5 titles. Pictured are team members. First row, Gerber, Candice Van Horn, Becky Demko, Gabby Ziller. Abfrom left: Jena Niewinski, Meghan Duda, Brinley Sobeck, sent from photo: Jackie Yurchak. Coaching staff: Michelle Katie King, Abbey Kotch, Liz Redenski, Stephanie Layland. Ziller, Mike Ziller, Danny Williams. Second row: Lindsey Rowles, Alyssa Lewis, Kelsi O’Connor, Kendra Ryan, Sabrina Holevinski.

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BULLETIN BOARD Nescopeck State Park will host the following events in September (for more information or to register, call the park office at 403-2006): Thursday, Sept. 20 - Sustainable Landscape Bus Tour,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 - Family Paddling Program,9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Led by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Family Paddling Program is a free, four hour program for families with children age 8 and older who are new to paddling. Participants will learn about regulations, equipment, safety and paddling skills. After an on shore lesson there will be the opportunity to test out your new skills and to practice re-entering swamped canoes. All canoes, paddles, PFDs and safety equipment will be provided. Participants should bring their own water and lunch and should wear clothes that can get wet. Preregistration required by calling 403-2006. Saturday, Sept. 29 - National Public Lands Day Helping Hand’s for America’s Lands, 9 a.m. to noon; Do you have a few hours to spare to volunteer at one of your local State Park’s to celebrate National Public Lands Day? Nescopeck State Park will be holding a work day to help with landscaping, trail trimming, litter pick up, and work in the park’s nature classroom. National Public Lands Day began in 1994 and is now the nation’s largest, singleday volunteer event for public lands. In 2011, more than 170,000 volunteers worked at 2,067 sites in every state, the District of Columbia and in many U.S. territories. Registration is required by calling 403-2006. The Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the clubhouse on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Members are reminded to make ticket returns for the September "Super Gun" event. A limited number of tickets may still be available; please see Kevin Weisenfluh. The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host a bus tour highlighting seven sites throughout Luzerne County that showcase a variety of management techniques such as riparian buffers, rain gardens, parking lot bio-infiltration, grass parking pads, green roofs, pollinator gardens, native grassland meadows, community gardens and more. The tour, which was also organized by Penn State Cooperative Extension and PA Environmental Council, will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., on Sept. 20. Participants will begin at the Kirby Park Natural Area in Wilkes-Barre, where they will board a charter bus and travel to the Plains Animal Hospital, Lands at Hillside Farm, Butler Township Community Garden/Center for Landscape Stewardship and Design, Life Expression Wellness Center, and Nescopeck State Park. The cost for the program is $30 which includes the bus tour, lunch, and a tour booklet highlighting our stops. Tour sponsorships are also available. For more information and to register please contact the Penn State Cooperative Extension at 825-1701.

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Keep it simple: Back to basics for Pa. anglers

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The Pennsylvania Game Commission will increase it’s pheasant allocation for the upcoming hunting season to 200,000. The agency cut it’s allocation to 100,000 in 2005.

One miraculous comeback By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

ynn Appelman was shocked when the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the pheasant allocation for the upcoming hunting season. Last September, two of the agency’s pheasant farms were devastated by flooding. Approximately 40,000 pheasants either escaped or were washed away when flood water ravaged the Loyalsock and Northcentral game farms in Lycoming County in 2011. The agency hoped to double it’s pheasant allocation the following year to 200,000, but many feared the flood waters dealt a fatal blow. “I thought there was no way to get to 200,000 when I saw the devastation last year at the game farms,” said PGC commissioner Jay Delaney, who represents the northeast region. Last week, however, that goal was met when the agency announced this year’s pheasant allocation doubled the 100,000 annual production mark in place since 2005. “I was shocked,” said Appelman, who is president of the Central Susquehanna Chapter of Pheasants Forever. “I couldn’t believe it. Bob Boyd (PGC’s wildlife services division chief in charge of pheasant propagation) and the pheasant farm crews deserve a hand for this.” Delaney called the return to 200,000 “a miracle,” adding the move should ignite interest in small game hunting in general. He hoped it would help the sport recover from the hunter losses that occurred when financial shortfalls forced the agency to slash its pheasant production in half – from 200,000 to 100,000 – in 2005. “Many pheasant hunters were up in arms, but without a license fee increase a return to 200,000 wasn’t going to happen,” Delaney said. “Later, we found money through Marcellus Shale.” Money realized through Marcellus Shale leases on State Game Lands allowed the agency to return to the 200,000-bird level, and now it’s hoped

that hunter numbers will take a similar jump. Appelman said the number of pheasant hunters dropped after 2005 from over 100,000 to 80,000 as a result of the decreased allocation. Fewer birds in the field meant less interest in the sport, he said. Now, with a allocation that has doubled and a wild pheasant recovery program that is showing signs of success in areas, Appelman said there are plenty of reasons for pheasant hunters to be excited. “Pheasant hunting looks better now than in 30 years,” he said. “We’re on the right track and it’s energized a lot of pheasant hunters.” Delaney hopes to see results in the next few years as more hunters buy bird dogs and return to the sport. He thinks it will happen, and the benefits will extend to all small game hunting. “Pennsylvania pheasant hunters wanted this,” Delaney said. Returning to the 200,000 production level was only one step in the process. The Game Commission also had to determine how to allot the pheasants to counties that would provide suitable habitat and plenty of hunting opportunity. In the northeast region, Bradford and Luzerne counties will realize the biggest jump. Bradford will receive 5,610 pheasants this year, compared to 1,010 in 2010. Luzerne will get 4,140 pheasants, 2,300 more than the 2010 allocation of 1,790. Delaney said habitat improvement projects, such as the work done on public land near the Francis Walter Dam in Bear Creek, were responsible for the increased allocations in some counties. Pheasants will be released in four inseason stockings, up from two during previous years. Appelman said the increase in stockings will help spread out hunting pressure, meaning more pheasants should remain in the field. “The latter two weeks of the season should be really good after turkey comes in and diverts even more pressure,” he said.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission hopes an increase in this year’s pheasant allocation will attract more hunters to the sport. “Pheasant hunting looks better now than in 30 years,” said Lynn Appleman, president of the Central Susquehanna Chapter of Pheasants Forever.

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By the numbers… A comparison of this year’s pheasant allocation and the numbers released in 2010 in the northeast (by county): 2010 2012 Wyoming 640 1,170 Susquehanna 1,000 2,800 Pike 1,280 3,540 Monroe 1,090 3,260 Luzerne 1,790 4,140 Bradford 1,010 5,610 Northeast Region 13,500 31,680

Youth hunt set Pheasants Forever Local Chapter 803, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will hold a mentored youth pheasant hunt on State Game Lands 119 on Oct. 6. Participating youths must be between the ages of 12 and 16 and have successfully completed a hunter safety course. Volunteers with hunting dogs and mentors are also needed. For more information, visit www.nepapf.org or contact Corey Wiesel at 570-282-6346. Pheasants Forever Chapter 803 meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at 7 p.m., at the Farmers Inn on Hillside Road in Trucksville.

Game farms tours scheduled The Pennsylvania Game Commission will offer public tours of its four game farms on Sunday, Sept. 30. Guided tours are scheduled to begin at noon and conclude by 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the game farms in Armstrong, Crawford and Lycoming (two farms) counties. Tour stops will include hatcheries, brooder houses, and rearing, “grow-out” and over-wintering pens. Workshop discussions will focus on objectives in propagation management, including sportsmen’s organizations participating in raising day-old chicks provided by the farms to increase local hunting opportunities and surplus day-old hen chicks that are sold to the public. Also, after registration and before taking the tour, visitors may view a brief DVD highlighting farm operations throughout the year. When visitors arrive on tour dates, they will be asked to register before game farm personnel take them on a guided tour. In order to maintain biosecurity and minimize human contact with the birds, visitors will be asked to remain with tour groups. Directions to the local game farms are as follows: Loyalsock Game Farm: Lycoming County, 136 Game Farm Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754. The game farm is five miles north of Montoursville on Route 87, but the Route 973 bridge over the Loyalsock Creek still is out due to last year’s flood. The game farm is 1.5 miles east of Warrensville on Route 973. Follow Warrensville Road 5.7 miles north to Warrensville from the Warrensville Road exit (Exit 23) of Interstate 80. Tour starts at the hatchery. Northcentral Game Farm: Lycoming County, 1609 Proctor Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701. The game farm is 18 miles north of Montoursville off of Route 87. Tour starts at the hatchery of the Proctor (northern) farm.

t’s a classic American image: a kid sitting on a river bank fishing for catfish with a bamboo pole and a can of redworms. Its fishing made simple. The way it’s supposed to be. But in an age when bass boats cost more than cars, we’ve gotten away from the simplicity of fishing. And not just from a financial perspective. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is partly responsible for making today’s fishing complicated. The agency has enough regulations, limits and restrictions that the most recent summary booklet has 41 pages full of them. It’s gotten to the board where some within the PFBC want to do what they can to make fishing less complicated and more laid back, while retaining those regulations necessary to protect the resource. One area that could be targeted is trout fishing, which is overwhelmed by regulations. It wasn’t that long ago when trout fishing was defined by those places that were stocked and those that weren’t. The most complicated thing about it was wondering what day of the week the stocking truck would stop by your favorite spot. As a teenager, the simplicity of trout fishing is what compelled me to spend all of my free time on the water. I knew the places that held stocked trout and quite a few remote mountain streams with thriving populations of natives. All I needed was a licensed pinned to my hat, a couple spinners, a rod and hip boots and I was good to go. Today, however, no longer are there simply approved trout waters and those that aren’t stocked. Now we also have catch and release areas. But there’s more to it than just reeling one in and putting it back. There’s also areas that are catch and release fly fishing only and catch and release all tackle, which is different from regular catch and release which allows artificial lures only. And it doesn’t end there. There are plenty of other waterway designations when it comes to trout, including trophy trout, all tackle trophy trout, delayed harvest artificial lures only, wild brook trout enhancement program and early season trout-stocked waters. They all are unique, and each carries its own set of regulations. The designations do have merit in that they are aimed to enhance the resource and improve angling opportunities. But they have inadvertently made trout fishing a complicated affair. Dyberry Creek in Wayne County is a good example. The stream is an approved trout water, but an 0.8-mile stretch of it is listed in the catch and release fly fishing only designation. According to the summary booklet, that stretch is located 0.19-mile downstream from the third bridge on Dug Road upstream of the mouth, downstream to the second bridge on Dug Road upstream from the mouth. Be careful not to get lost. PFBC commissioner Norm Gavlick, who represents the northeast region on the board, said some anglers have told him they’ve given up stream fishing because it’s just too complicated with all the regulations. “I’d like to see it simplified,” Gavlick said. “We have so many times and restrictions, can’t we do this in a simpler manner so the average angler can just go out and enjoy the day. Do we need it to be that restrictive, detailed and complicated?” No. The intent behind the designations is good, but we can’t overlook the importance of the river bank and bamboo pole days. Enhancing the resource and improving opportunities are keys to promoting fishing, but so is keeping it simple.

Tom Venesky covers the outdoors for The Times Leader.

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The Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club hosted the annual Coors Classic Sporting Clays Tournament on Aug. 11-12 at the club grounds. Over 170 shooters participated. Pictured above is high scorer Doug Tomlinson, a 17-year-old student attending Wellsboro High School. Using a Krieghoff model K-80, Doug bested all shooters by breaking 96 of 100 clay birds over the challenging course.

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waterfowl hunting on Sept. 15 and Sept. 22. The Junior Waterfowl Days will be open to those The Pennsylvania Game Com- 12 to 15 years old who hold a mission has made its selections junior hunting license. To participate, a youngster must be for the 2012-13 migratory game accompanied by an adult. bird hunting seasons and bag During these hunts, juniors limits. Annual waterfowl seasons are can harvest Canada geese, selected by states from a frame- ducks, mergansers, coots and moorhens. The daily bag limit work established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Game for juniors participating is the same as for the regular season Commission selections were made after reviewing last year’s daily limit in the area being season results, waterfowl survey hunted. The only exception is when September Canada goose data, and input gathered from waterfowl hunters and the pub- daily bag limits exceed the regular season limit for the area lic. Final approval from the being hunted; juniors then can USFWS is expected by late take the September daily limit. September. The Game Commission has FEDERAL REGULATIONS posted the annual waterfowl POSTED ON GAME and migratory bird season broCOMMISSION WEBSITE chure and zone maps on its In addition to posting the website at www.pgc.state.pa.us. Game Commission waterfowl annual waterfowl and migratory game bird brochure on its webbiologist Kevin Jacobs said the site, the Pennsylvania Game outlook is mixed for waterfowl populations important to Penn- Commission has posted a synopsis of federal regulations that sylvania. govern migratory game bird and “Banding studies indicate most of Pennsylvania’s mallard, waterfowl seasons to assist hunters in finding answers to wood duck, and Canada goose questions. harvests are derived from birds To review the information, go breeding in Pennsylvania and to the Game Commission’s surrounding states,” Jacobs website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), said. “These populations are monitored through the Atlantic put your cursor on “Hunt/Trap” in the menu bar at the top of Flyway Breeding Waterfowl the page, click on “Hunting,” Survey. This year, because of scroll down and click on “Waterthe mild winter and early spring, the Pennsylvania portion fowl Hunting and Conservation,” and then scroll down and of this multi-state survey was click on “Federal Waterfowl advanced a week earlier than Hunting Regulations Synopsis” normal for the first time. in the “Waterfowl Hunting Reg“At the state level, the estiulations” section. mated number of indicated mallard breeding pairs (60,500) 2012-13 WATERFOWL was 35 percent below the 1993SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS 2011 long-term average of DUCKS: 93,000 pairs. Southeastern North Zone: Ducks, sea Pennsylvania had the highest ducks, coots and mergansers, density of breeding mallards, followed by northeastern Penn- Oct. 6-20, and Nov. 13-Jan. 5. South Zone: Ducks, sea sylvania. The 68,000 wood duck breeding pairs estimated in 2012 ducks, coots and mergansers, Oct. 13-20, and Nov. 15-Jan. 15. was 31 percent above the longNorthwest Zone: Ducks, sea term average of 52,000 pairs.” ducks, coots and mergansers, Jacobs noted that this estiOct. 6-Dec. 14. mate could be the result of Lake Erie Zone: Ducks, sea larger than average numbers of ducks, coots and mergansers, migrating wood ducks being in Oct. 22-Dec. 29. Pennsylvania at the time of the Total Duck Bag Limits: 6 earlier survey. daily, 12 in possession of any “Trends in wood duck abunspecies, except for the following dance have indicated stable to restrictions: daily limit may not slightly increasing populations include more than 4 mallards across all years of the survey,” including 2 hen mallards, 4 Jacobs said. “Wood duck densiscaup, 1 black duck, 3 wood ties were highest in northwestducks, 2 redheads, 1 canvasern, southwestern and northeastern Pennsylvania. American back, 2 pintails, 1 mottled duck, 1 fulvous whistling duck and 4 black ducks were not observed scoters. Possession limits are in Pennsylvania’s 2012 survey. Black ducks have been observed double the daily limits. Mergansers: 5 daily, 10 in at very low and declining densipossession (not more than 2 ties since the survey was initihooded mergansers daily, 4 ated in 1989. However, black hooded in possession). Coots: duck populations in eastern 15 daily, 30 in possession. Canada remain healthy, allowREGULAR CANADA GOOSE ing this species to continue to account for about five percent of SEASON & BAG LIMITS (including WHITE-FRONTED Pennsylvania’s total duck harGEESE): All of Pennsylvania vest.” will have a regular Canada In the Atlantic Population goose season, however, season Goose Zone, the regular snow lengths and bag limits will vary goose season will be Oct. 27by area as follows: Jan. 26, with a snow goose Resident Population Goose conservation season to run from Zone (RP) Jan. 28-April 26. In the SouthAll of Pennsylvania except for ern James Bay Population the Southern James Bay PopGoose Zone, the regular snow ulation and the Atlantic Popgoose season will be Oct. 27Jan. 18, with a snow goose con- ulation zone. The season is Oct. 27-Nov. 24, Dec. 11-Jan. 15, and servation season to run from Feb. 1-28, with a five goose daily Jan. 19-April 26. The Resident Population Goose Zone regular bag limit. Southern James Bay Popsnow goose season will run Oct. ulation Zone (SJBP) 27-Feb. 28, and the snow goose The area north of I-80 and conservation season will run west of I-79 including in the city March 1-April 26. of Erie west of Bay Front ParkYoung Pennsylvania hunters way to and including the Lake will have two special days of

Erie Duck zone (Lake Erie, Presque Isle and the area within 150 yards of Lake Erie Shoreline). The season is Oct. 6-Nov. 24, Dec. 10-Jan. 18, with a three goose daily limit. Atlantic Population Zone (AP) The area east of route SR 97 from Maryland State Line to the intersection of SR 194, east of SR 194 to intersection of US Route 30, south of US Route 30 to SR 441, east of SR 441 to SR 743, east of SR 743 to intersection of I-81, east of I-81 to intersection of I-80, south of I-80 to New Jersey state line. The season is Nov. 13-24 and Dec. 13-Jan. 26, with a three goose daily limit. Exception: The controlled hunting areas at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lebanon-Lancaster counties, as well as all of State Game Land 46 has a daily bag limit of one, and possession limit of two during the regular Canada goose season. BRANT (All Zones): Oct. 6-Dec. 3, 2 daily, 4 in possession. LIGHT GEESE (Snow Geese and Ross’ Geese): Atlantic Population Zone: Regular: Oct. 27-Jan. 26, 25; daily, no possession limit; Snow Goose Conservation Hunt: Jan. 28 – April 26; 25 daily, no possession limit. Southern James Bay Population Zone: Regular: Oct. 27-Jan. 18; 25 daily, no possession limit; Snow Goose Conservation Hunt: Jan. 19 – April 26; 25 daily, no possession limit; Resident Population Zone: Regular: Oct. 27-Feb. 28; 25 daily, no possession limit; Snow Goose Conservation Hunt: March 1 – April 26; 25 daily, no possession limit. HARLEQUIN DUCKS, and TUNDRA and TRUMPETER SWANS: No open season. Pymatuning Wildlife Management Area: Shooting days at Pymatuning are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, one-half hour before sunrise to 12:30 p.m. Ducks: Oct. 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24 (junior-only day), 26, 27, 29, and 31; Nov. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, and 30; and Dec. 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 14. Geese: Oct. 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, and 31; Nov. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, and 24 (junior-only day); Dec. 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, and 31; and Jan. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, and 18. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area: shooting days at Middle Creek are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to 1:30 p.m. Geese only: Nov. 13; and Jan. 17, 19, 22, 24, and 26. Geese and ducks: Nov. 15, 17 (junior-only day), 20, 22, and 24; Dec. 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 27, and 29; and Jan. 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, and 15. JUNIOR WATERFOWL HUNTING DAYS (Statewide): Saturday, Sept. 15 and 22. Open to licensed junior hunters ages 12-15, when properly accompanied, for ducks, mergansers, moorhens and coots, and Canada goose as permitted. Same daily bag limits as regular season. Hunting hours to close at sunset. JUNIOR-ONLY DAY AT CONTROLLED HUNTING AREAS: Middle Creek is Nov. 17, and Pymatuning is Nov. 24.

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Campaign rhetoric misleads on China By MATTHEW PENNINGTON Associated Press

WASHINGTON — While U.S. presidential candidates talk tough about what they see as China’s unfair trade policies, one fact gets little notice: Chinese companies are investing more than ever in the U.S. and supporting thousands of American jobs. With two separate billion-dollar deals in a struggling chain of movie theaters and in shale oil and gas, as well as other major ventures in the works, investment from China is set to hit record levels in

2012. Its cash-rich companies have expanded their presence here in the past three years, eager to tap the lucrative American market and U.S. know-how. The jobs created don’t offset what American politicians and some economists see as the millions of jobs lost because of China’s currency policies and the theft of intellectual property. Also, Chinese investment, especially in telecommunications and other sensitive businesses, isn’t always welcome. But the growth in investment underscores how the relationship between the

U.S. and China is more complicated than depicted on the campaign trail. Cheap Chinese products have benefited American consumers, and China’s massive purchases of Treasury securities have helped finance the U.S. budget deficit. And while Chinese investment in the U.S. is barely off the starting blocks given the size of its economy, some believe it could become a major source for American jobs. “There’s a huge amount of ignorance in the U.S. marketplace of how to take advantage of potential Chinese invest-

ment,” said Larry Morrissey, independent mayor of Rockford, Ill., a city of 150,000 that hosts three major Chinese companies. While money is tight in the U.S., he said, Chinese firms want to invest and have the funds to do it. But in the presidential campaign, China seems to attract only negative attention. “They steal our intellectual property rights. They block access to their markets. They manipulate their currency,” See CHINA, Page 2D

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Jordan Hansen, 13, and his mother Kristi of Mountain Top do back-to-school shopping at the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township.

Still making the grade

Back-to-school spending up despite sluggish economy

By ANDREW M. SEDER

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urveys this summer show back-to-school shoppers still cautious in the face of a sluggish economy, but ready to shell out more cash than in each of the past two years.

Even though 85 percent of those surveyed by BIGinsight for the National Retail Federation say the economy will influence their back-toschool spending this year, a survey done by the same research firm showed the average family with children in grades K-12 will spend $688.62 on their children’s back-toschool needs, up 14 percent from last year’s $603.63 projection and 13 percent over the $606.40 shoppers said they would spend in 2010. Overall, consumers are expected to spend $84 billion on back-to-school

shopping, up a whopping $15 billion from 2011’s retail federation estimate. According to the latest back-toschool shopping survey issued by the federation on Aug. 15, the average family with children in grades K-12 had completed 40 percent of their shopping, while college shoppers and their families had completed slightly more than 45 percent. That gives retailers less than one more week to compete for the remainder of shoppers’ spending. See SCHOOL, Page 2D

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING 2012 According to a survey conducted among 8,509 consumers: • Total back-to-school and college shoppers will spend $83.8 billion • The average family will spend $688.62, 14 percent more than last year • Discount stores, department stores and clothing stores are the most popular places for back-toschool shopping • More than one-third will do their shopping online • A strong majority of both smartphone and tablet owners will use their devices to shop. The survey had a margin of error of 1 percent.

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Sample Good Food Made Simple for back-to-school breakfasts SEPTEMBER is just around the corner -and that means it’s back-to-school time. And with all the chaos in the morning, it can be difficult to ensure your kids get a good breakfast. And we all know how important a good breakfast is for a child’s school performance. Let Good Food Made Simple make your mornings, well, simpler. Its frozen 100 percent steel cut oatmeal, 100 percent all natural egg patties (perfect for the on-the-go breakfast sandwich without any yolk drip), and breakfast burritos, guarantee your child will have a healthy and delicious breakfast in under three minutes. Find them in the frozen foods aisle at Walmart and Wegmans. The company has been gracious enough to

BUSINESS LOCAL

Manufacturing panel should look forward

By ANDREW TANGEL Los Angeles Times

NEW YORK -- They’ve called from pay phones. They’ve had furtive meetings at hotels and even a church. On internal government documents, they go by code names like Mr. X. For the past year, whistle-blowers deep inside corporate America have been dishing dirt on their employers under a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission program that could give them a cut of multimillion-dollar penalties won by financial regulators. A new bounty program has been an intel boon to the securities industry regulator, which has struggled to redeem itself after failing to stop Bernard Madoff’s epic Ponzi scheme and rein in Wall Street before the 2008 financial crisis. Motivated by cash and the chance to rat out wrongdoers, tipsters are dropping more than names. Whistle-blowers and their attorneys are turning over boxes of documents, copies of emails and even audio recordings of alleged fraud or illegal overseas bribery. “We are getting very, very high-quality information from whistle-blowers,” said Sean McKessy, director of the SEC’s whistle-blower office. “I was girding myself for what we were promised, which was an avalanche of nonsense, and I’ve been very pleased.” In the program’s first year, 2,870 tips -or about eight a day -- rolled in as of Aug. 12. And on Tuesday, one of them finally led to the agency’s first payout: $50,000 to an informant who alerted regulators to an investment fraud. They declined to specify the case, careful to avoid identifying the whistleblower. Some say shielding identities could pose a challenge for publicizing the program, but the anonymity probably will yield more information. The flood of new information doesn’t necessarily mean the SEC will be more effective. In the case of Madoff, one whistle-blower repeatedly sounded the alarm years before the scheme blew up. The whistle-blower unit now has seven lawyers pursuing cases and plans to add four more. Some observers wondered whether the agency has enough resources or appetite to pursue complicated cases. “I’m not sure the SEC is capable of processing the information it could now

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ANDREW M. SEDER STEALS & DEALS offer some coupons for free products to one lucky reader. The first reader to email me with the correct answer to a trivia question will win. The trivia challenge is: Name the three types of breakfast burritos made by Good Food Made Simple. Send your response to aseder@timesleader and make sure you include your full name and address. Good news for those who like shopping at Dollar Tree stores but were always irked that coupons were not accepted. Starting today, the national chain will begin accepting manufacturer’s coupons. Here’s some New York & Company math for teachers: Back to School + Teacher Appreciation = 30 percent off

your purchase through Wednesday. Teachers with valid ID and their spouses get the discount on most items, although not the buy-one, getone pant or jeans deal. Still need some back-to-school backpacks or lunchbags? Head over to Rite Aid where they’re all buy-one, get-one free. Weis Markets has a nice deal on fried chicken this week. Get a 12 piece bucket for $7.99. The store also has many Top Care brand items on a buyone, get-one free sale. Load up on all your home health needs now with this deal. There are plenty of valuable coupons found in today’s Times Leader. Here are a few ways to best use them at local stores: • Head over to Shur Save with the $1 off two Keebler Club Cracker boxes. They’re on sale for $1.98 a box so you’ll get two for $2.96.

• Walmart is offering a deal where you buy three boxes of Fiber One six count, 90 calorie brownies at $2.50 per box, and get a fourth one for free. Use the $1 off two boxes coupon and get four boxes for $6.50. A• CVS has Dawn dish detergent on sale for 99 cents. Use the $1 off two coupon to get two bottles for 98 cents. Since there are two Dawn coupons in today’s paper, get four for $1.96. Just remember to use your CVS Extracare Card. • Take the buy-one, get-one free coupon good for Waggin’ Train dog treats to Price Chopper where duck or chicken jerky treats are on sale for $2.50 a bag. Get two for that price. Andrew M. Seder, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 570-829-7269. If you know of any local steals or deals send them his way. And follow him on Twitter @TLAndrewSeder

he report released last week on manufacturing in Pennsylvania – along with recommendations by Gov. Tom Corbett’s hand-picked advisory council – is filled with predictable tactics, such as improving technical education, lowering taxes and reducing regulations. That’s what you’d expect from a group dominated by old-school industries like metalworking (six of 18 industry members on the council) and paper products. The ideas aren’t bad, they just don’t sound original or daring; more like pandering to industry’s pet peeves than challenging business and government to think hard about the future. There seems no doubt that American workers have fallen behind in the skills required in modern manufacturing, so better training is a no-brainer. Even companies that make mundane-sounding products can benefit from innovative production techniques requiring math and computer savvy. So, the recommendation to offer tax incentives to companies that establish apprenticeship programs stands out. This is an area where employers and – dare I say it? – unions could work together for better results, as they do in Germany. Unfortunately, the report hardly mentions potential contributions by workers, other than as drones to be trained and plugged in where industry wants them. “People really need pretty advanced skills,” said Joseph M. Lane, vice president of enterprise development at Ben Franklin Technology Partners in Bethlehem, a quasi-public organization that works with new and existing businesses to promote technological approaches to efficiency and problemsolving. The glaring omission in the governor’s report is minimal mention of emerging industries with the potential to provide employment for workers left behind as heavy manufacturers streamline their production lines or lose business to low-cost foreign competitors. Barely over two pages of the 29-page report are devoted to “Innovation Recommendations.” Even what’s there is generic gobbledygook directed at established companies, like “Develop CEO growth forums that allow for peer-to-peer mentoring and collaboration.” Where is the recommendation to support new high-growth businesses? “There certainly is a lot going on with new, very high-tech manufacturing,” Lane says. “(These) are going to be the established manufacturers of the future,” using “very sophisticated technologies” and producing products with high profit margins. I’m not arguing against reasonable measures to support established manufacturers. Their products will be in demand for years to come and their employees generally earn good wages. The Ben Franklin organization recognizes this and devotes about half its effort to helping these businesses become more efficient. That seems like time and money well-spent. The report’s section on developing a statewide energy plan – which is deemed critical – reveals a myopic focus on natural gas while paying lip service to other power sources. While gas certainly has many present benefits to its users – notably heavy manufacturers – it’s dangerous to bet the house on an industry that is Pennsylvania-based only in the source of its raw material, which, no matter how abundant, has a finite lifespan. Given the administration’s emphasis on cost-cutting, even the best of these recommendations may not move off the printed page, since nearly every one requires spending state money … funding that is unavailable as long as gas drillers get a free ride and a chosen few, like the proposed Shell plant in western Pennsylvania, get subsidies.

Ron Bartizek, Times Leader business editor, may be reached at rbartizek@timesleader.com or 570-970-7157.

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CORPORATE LADDER PARENTEBEARD John Reynolds has been promoted as a principal in the firm’s audit and accounting practice, Wilkes-Barre. Reynolds earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting Reynolds from the University of Scranton, and is a graduate of LEAP, the firm’s unique three-year leadership development program.

KING’S COLLEGE The Rev. Thomas Looney, C.S.C., has been named director of campus ministry and college chaplain. He will also supervise the college’s Shoval Center. Rev. Looney holds a bachelor’s degree from Stonehill and a master of Looney divinity from the University of Saint Michael’s College (University of Toronto). Ordained to the priesthood in 1987, he was awarded a doctorate in systematic theology from The Catholic University of America.

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The Dunmore-based bank has announced several staff promotions. JoAnn Kotlowski, assistant manager, Hanover Township Community Office. Kotlowski is a graduate of Coughlin High School and the FNCB Professional Development Program. She recently completed Professional Bankers Kotlowski Association graduate courses and is a certified notary public. Amy L. Campbell, assistant manager, Back Mountain Community Campbell Office. Campbell is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and the FNCB Professional Development Program. Claire Krause, Krause assistant manager, Kingston Community Office. Krause is a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School and the FNCB Professional Development Program. She is currently pursuing a degree at Luzerne County Community College.

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The Wilkes-Barre based health insurer recently added local physicians Dr. Brian J. Marien and Dr. James L. Sundheim to its staff as associate medical directors. Marien is an attending surgeon at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and is a clinical associate professor of surgery at The Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton. Sundheim is a radiologist with Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, and with Regional Hospital of Scranton. Also recently named as medical director, network manager, and provider operations is Dr. John J. Viteritti. Viteritti is an emergency physician most recently with Lehigh Valley Physicians Group, Allentown.

MCCANN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY Sherry Castrine was recently promoted to student placement director at the WilkesBarre campus. Castrine is a graduate of Pennsylvania State UniCastrine versity. Amber Kuhl has joined the admissions team. Kuhl is a graduate of the College of St. Elizabeth, New Jersey, with a degree in Kuhl communications. The Times Leader publishes announcements of business promotions, hirings and other noteworthy events on Sundays. Submit an announcement by email to tlbusiness@timesleader.com or by mail to 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

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“It’s evident that there are plenty of last minute shoppers this year and for retailers (the next few days) are of utmost importance when it comes to attracting families who still have apparel, electronics and school supplies to stock up on,” National Retail Federation President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Shay said in a release. “Given how much of an impact the economy is having on consumers’ buying decisions, retailers will remain competitive up through the final sale after Labor Day, rolling out web, in-store and even mobile promotions to entice children and their parents.” This month alone, offers and enticements have included free kids haircuts at JC Penney, half off – or better -- jeans at Abercrombie & Fitch, 40 percent off everything at Justice, $10 jeans for kids at Old Navy, free shipping on everything purchased from American Eagle Outfitter’s website and notebooks — the kind you write in, not type on — for as little as a penny at Staples or 17 cents at Walmart. Joseph Ohrin, marketing director at the Wyoming Valley

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Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan told supporters in Ohio last week. He accused President Barack Obama of allowing China to treat him like a “doormat” and vowed Mitt Romney would crack down on China cheating. Obama, who has sought deeper ties with China, says his administration has nevertheless stepped up trade complaints and announced one in response to Chinese tariffs on U.S. auto exports during a campaign trip to Ohio in July. But both the administration and the Republican-supporting U.S. Chamber of Commerce are actively seeking Chinese investment. They want to capitalize

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Oscar Marrero, 7, of Plains Township, gets his hair cut at JCPenney by master stylist Jessica Bialko.

Mall, says he’s noticed a few trends this year including more signage hyping promotions and sales starting much earlier than in previous years. “I think the economy is a lot better than it was a few years ago,” Ohrin said, and that means more money to spend and more competition among stores to get those dollars. Typically, back-to-school sales started popping up in early August, Ohrin said. Now, he noted, some started in early to mid-July, just weeks after some students were dismissed for the school year. “It seems to be creeping earlier year after year,” Ohrin said. on the ambitions of state-owned and private Chinese companies to expand from the developing world to developed countries. The private Rhodium Group, which closely tracks Chinese foreign direct investment, puts the total attracted to the U.S. since 2000 at $20.9 billion. It predicts that Chinese companies could invest between $1trillion and $2 trillion internationally by 2020 and a significant chunk of that investment could come to the U.S. While China is still far from emulating the outward expansion of Japanese companies into the United States the 1980s, the Japanese experience could be a formative example. Fears then that the U.S. economy might be dominated by Japan proved unfounded. Today, Japanese-affiliated companies employ about 700,000 Americans.

Kurt Slusser, manager of the JC Penney store at the Wyoming Valley Mall, said on one recent night the mall parking lot was filled as if it were “a Saturday in December, not a Friday in August.” He said this past week was likely the busiest of the back-toschool shopping season, which is second only to the Christmas shopping season. While JC Penney sales were brisk, Slusser said, the marketing campaign that really got people in the store was the free kids haircut. He said 753 free cuts given at the store through Wednesday. Kelly Hardy, of Plains Town-

ship, brought her 10-year-old daughter Kelsey and 7-year-old son Oscar in Wednesday for their back-to-school cuts. The promotion saved her $28. “It’s fantastic,” Hardy said. While JC Penney was able to get the Hardy family in with the haircut promotion, they did not spend money on back-to-school clothing there. Instead she shopped at Old Navy, where $5 polos and $10 pants enabled to her to dress her children for $150. Another shopper who said she would spend less than the $688.62 average on her children’s back-to-school needs was Kristi Hansen, of Mountain Top. Walking through the mall with her son Jordan, 13, in tow, she decided to wait until the last minute to do her shopping and chose the mall as her destination. With bags in hand from Sears, Aeropostale, Hollister, JC Penney and Zoomiez, Hansen said she spent about $1,000 last year but she quit her job at the Columbia County Prison to spend more time with her family. With less income coming in, she scaled back her budget by 50 percent this year. She said by shopping with a plan and not allowing children to dictate what to buy, it’s possible to spend less than that $688 figure. “It’s doable,” Hansen noted.

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Pin Ni, president of the American arm of the private Wanxiang Group, an auto parts and renewable energy manufacturer that has close to 6,000 employees in the U.S., said negative views of China and political tensions between the two governments deter some companies. Yet in reality, he said, that’s little impediment to doing business.

DEMPSEY’S DRY CLEANERS

Dempsey’s Dry Cleaners, a subsidiary of Fashionable Laundry Inc. of Dunmore, opened a “drop store” at 16 S. Main St., Pittston on Aug. 20. “We were excited about the development of the downtown area -- so when community leaders reached out to us about opening a store there, it was an easy decision,” explained Fashionable Laundry owner Robert T. Dempsey. Vaccaro’s on Broad Street was the last downtown dry cleaners, but closed more than 10 years ago. Fashionable Laundry has been in business since 1950. Residents can drop off items from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Dry cleaning services include individual clothing, such as suits, slacks and blazers. Other items, such as men’s dress shirts, comforters and blankets can also be laundered.

NOT SO SHABBY

Jackie Heffron and Chrissy Dixon have opened the new shop on Luzerne’s Main Street, selling antique, vintage and hand-

A.: You have apparently made the common mistake of describing a workload problem from your own point of view, emphasizing how tired and stressed you feel. When you added the word “unfair,” your boss stopped listening and labeled you as a whiner. To get his attention, you must stop talking about yourself and start talking about the business. For example: “I’m concerned that we may be missing some sales opportunities because my time is split so many ways. Handling such a wide variety of tasks reduces the time available for calling on customers and developing new leads. I know you want to increase sales, so I would like to discuss the best way to handle this situation.”

crafted furniture and furnishings for the home. “Re-use, recycle and repurpose is our mantra,” says Dixon. Not So Shabby will help to find something special or to revitalize an old piece of. Styles range from traditional to country to whimsical, and there also is a wide selection of accessories, paintings, lamps and linens. Not So Shabby is located at 57 Main St., Luzerne, across from House of Nutrition. The shop is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 11-7 Thursday and 10-4 Saturday. Call 338-2452 or visit www.facebook.com/notsoshabbyluzernepa.

USA INSULATION

Jim Mintzer, Bethlehem, recently purchased the local USA Insulation franchise serving the Scranton and Allentown markets. The company specializes in the installation of high R-value wall insulation in existing homes. For information, call 961-7500. The Times Leader announces new businesses and business moves and expansions. Send announcements to tlbusiness@timesleader.com or mail to Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Please include the business phone number and hours.

Thomas Churilla, Scranton, a fourth-year medical student of The Commonwealth Medical College, was awarded the Physicians of Tomorrow award from the American Medical Association Foundation. Churilla was one of 18 Churilla fourth-year outstanding medical students across the nation who received a $10,000 scholarship to defray medical school expenses. Patrick J. Dempsey, chairman of Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc., has received the TRSA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest textile services industry honor, for the expansion of his operation to serve businesses throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Metz Culinary Management has honored the following employees who best display company values: Bill Allman, general manager of the year, Lebanon Valley College; Jim Dickson, CEO award, senior vice president of education and corporate dining; Joe Landolina, vice president award, health care; Ken Bush, vice president, award for environmental services, Butler Hospital; Altoona Area School District team, vice president award for school services; and Cavin Sullivan, vice president award for corporate dining, J.M. Smucker’s Foodservice.

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Submit announcements of business honors and awards to Business Awards by email to tlbusiness@timesleader.com; by mail to 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250; or by fax to (570) 829-5537. Photos in jpg format may be attached to email.

OFFICE COACH

Q.: I am the only salesperson in a very small software company. Everyone else seems to have a clear job description that matches their skill set, but I have many responsibilities unrelated to sales. To make matters worse, the owner keeps giving me tasks that I am not qualified to do. For example, he recently asked me to create a company Facebook page, even though I have absolutely no skills in that area. I would like to respectfully tell my boss that I am overwhelmed and cannot handle all these additional activities, plus my regular sales work. But when I said it seems unfair that I am the only one being given extra tasks, he just told me to stop whining. What should I do now?

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For assignments outside your area of expertise, calculate how much time your learning curve will take, then suggest a more efficient alternative. With the Facebook page, for example, you might propose assigning the technical aspects to someone with more experience, while remaining involved from a sales perspective. Finally, you should collaborate with your boss in establishing priorities. List your responsibilities in order of importance, then see if he agrees with your rankings Marie G. McIntyre is a workplace coach and the author of "Secrets to Winning at Office Politics." Send in questions and get free coaching tips at http://www.yourofficecoach.com.

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be receiving,” said John Coffee, a Columbia Law School professor specializing in securities matters. “There’s not enough staff and the staff is greatly overworked.” But McKessy said the new intel has helped the SEC better focus its investigations. “Good information isn’t resource-draining, it’s actually resource-saving,” McKessy said. Under the program, tipsters whose information proves crucial to a case could get10 percent to 30 percent of penalties over $1 million. To provide the payouts, the SEC has set aside $452 million from past penalties and fines in an investor protection fund. The new program has its roots in the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul of 2010. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission started its own whistle-blower bounty program in January. The SEC has come under criticism for in effect outsourcing some investigations

“We are getting very, very high-quality information from whistle-blowers. I was girding myself for what we were promised, which was an avalanche of nonsense, and I’ve been very pleased.” Sean McKessy Director of the SEC’s whistle-blower office

by letting companies hire private law firms to look into some cases of alleged wrongdoing. The SEC maintains the whistle-blower program has been successful. McKessy would say little about what future cases may result from whistle-blower tips, other than to hint they could bring bigger paydays. “If they ripen the way we think some of them might,” McKessy said, “we could be issuing checks larger in magnitude” than the one issued Tuesday.

NETWORKING MIXER: Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., model home at Valley View Townhomes, Alliance Drive off the Airport Beltway, Hazleton. Free for Greater Hazleton Chamber members, employees, co-workers and guests. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, door-prize raffle. Reservations required; call 4551509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. OSHA FOCUS FOUR HAZARDS TRAINING: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Greater Hazleton Chamber office, 20 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Learn about the four leading hazards that cause 90 percent of deaths and injuries in construction. $79 per person, $39 each addl. person from same company, includes lunch and materials. Reservations required; call 455-1509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. NETWORKING MIXER: Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m., Providence Place Retirement Community, 149 S. Hunter Highway, Drums. Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and drinks, door prizes, facility tours. Free for Greater Hazleton Chamber members, employees, coworkers and guests. Reservations required; call 455-1509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP: Sept. 1 1 and 18, 6-9 p.m., Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Lehman Township. To help determine the amount of money needed to retire. $49, includes a guest. For more information or to register call 675-9253. 10-HOUR OSHA TRAINING: Sept. 1 1-12, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Broad St., Hazleton. For general industry workers, supervisors, safety managers or other individuals responsible for safety in their organizations. $180 for Greater chamber members; non-members $230, includes lunch and materials. 30-hour program also available. Reservations required; call 455-1509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS SEMINAR: Sept. 14, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Ethical theories and practices to use every day. $10 for chamber members; nonmembers $15, includes materials and refreshments. Reservations required; call 455-1509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. Send announcements of upcoming events by email to tlbusiness@timesleader.com; by mail to Business Agenda, Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1 or by fax to 829-5537. Include a contact phone number and email address. The submission deadline is Wednesday for publication on Sunday.

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MarketPulse CONVENTION A good way to start an argument is to ask which political party is best for stocks. When it comes to political conventions, the answer is maybe. Going back to 1948, the S&P 500 has had an average gain of 0.3 percent during the GOP convention. It has risen 11 times and fallen five times during that stretch, according to S&P Capital IQ. Democrats, on the other hand, have seen stocks drop an average of 0.2 percent during their conventions. The S&P 500 has fallen nine times and risen seven over that stretch. To be sure, the pattern was flipped last time. Stocks fell 3.6 percent as Republicans nominated John McCain in 2008. They rose 2.7 percent while Democrats nominated Barack Obama.

SIZE MATTERS The biggest stocks have been the best ones to own this year. Consider the S&P 100 index, which includes only giant companies. It has climbed 14 percent in 2012 through Tuesday. That beats the 11 percent rise for the S&P 400 of mid-size stocks and the 10 percent rise for the Russell 2000 inHuge, mid-cap and small stocks compared dex of small stocks. 15% Bigger has been better Mid-cap because investors are 12 stocks worried about the slowing global economy and 9 have been choosing “safer” stocks, Barclays 6 Huge stocks strategists say. Big 3 stocks tend to have smaller swings in price 0 Small stocks than smaller stocks. Big -3 stocks also tend to be J F M A M J J A better dividend payers. Source: FactSet

REALLY, THIS TIME For years, financial analysts have been saying that interest rates are so low that they can’t fall any more. For years, they’ve been wrong, as Interest rates continued their 30-year descent. Last month, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note 10-year Treasury yield sank to a record low of 1.39 15% percent. But since then, it has been steadily rising, and some analysts say to expect 12 it to continue. Analysts at JPMorgan and Wells Fargo 9 Wealth Management both expect the 10-year note’s yield to end the year at 2 per- 6 cent. Several reports on the U.S. economy have been 3 better than expected, including the most recent jobs re0 port, which has helped to ’82 ’92 ’02 ’12 Source: FactSet push up yields. AP

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0.21

0.8

-2.4

2.7

290.59 7 399.10 365.08

1.43

0.4

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Why do you own bonds from Canada and Australia? Australia’s debt relative to the size of its economy is pretty low, certainly compared to the U.S. Canada is a very similar analysis. They’ve gotten their act together since the 90s, where it’s not a country that has exorbitant deficits and debt, and their banking system is in great shape. So is the Australian banking system. Those are things that can help if there is a global concern on sovereigns being able to repay their debts, especially if they came to the U.S. That’s where I would bail out to. Five years ago, I would have said Germany. But the German situation has changed (now that they are being asked to help support their European neighbors.)

Bank of America

BAC

Bk of NY Mellon

M&T Bank

MTB

So overseas is where the best opportunities are for bond investors? We’ve got a position outside the U.S., but it’s not gigantic. I think there are also pretty decent opportunities in some U.S. investments outside of Treasurys. There’s not much value in a 5-year Treasury at a yield of 0.69 percent. But if I can buy a pretty decent corporate bond or mortgagebacked security and get a yield of 1.5, 2 percent without taking a lot of great? No. But 2 percent in a low-inflation environment would be good for the kind of investor who says “I need to sleep at night.”

McDonalds Corp

MCD

NBT Bncp

NBTB

17.05 6 24.10

Nexstar Bdcstg Grp

NXST

PNC Financial

-7.8 —4.75

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8.16

0.16

2.0

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2 -25.6

17.10 7 24.72

22.43

-0.30

-1.3

s 12.7 +12.78

-9.6

Bon Ton Store

BONT

9.79

8.44

1.00

13.4

s 150.4 +23.25

2 -17.2

...

2.4

CVS Caremark Corp

CVS

32.14 9 48.69

45.56

0.25

0.6

5.3

1.4

Cigna Corp

38.79 6 49.89

44.50

0.20

0.5

-.71

-2.5

0.1

CocaCola Co

31.67 8 41.25

38.47

-1.06

-2.7

s 10.0 +13.23

9.6

2.7

Comcast Corp A

CMCSA 19.54 0 35.16

33.95

-0.07

-0.2

s 43.2 +67.72

7.0

1.9

Community Bk Sys

CBU

21.67 8 29.47

27.77

-0.50

-1.8

-0.1 +20.59

9.2

3.9

Community Hlth Sys

CYH

14.61 9 28.79

26.30

0.55

2.1

s 50.7 +35.29

-4.7

...

Energy Transfer Eqty

ETE

30.78 9 44.47

7.6

5.9

Entercom Comm

ETM

3 -18.5

...

Fairchild Semicond

FCS

Frontier Comm

FTR

Genpact Ltd

Harte Hanks Inc

HHS

Heinz

2.23 9

11.7 +34.07 6.0

42.56

-0.71

-1.6

4.9 +22.38

8.64

6.14

-0.33

-5.1

-0.2 +7.53

10.25 9 15.90

4.61 4

14.99

-0.55

-3.5

s 24.5 +20.11

-4.1

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7.58

4.63

0.00

0.0

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-9.1

8.6

13.37 8 19.52

17.81

-0.27

-1.5

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1.0

6.16 3 10.24

7.00

-0.08

-1.1

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4.9

HNZ

48.54 0 56.00

56.27

0.63

1.1

4.1 +13.12

7.4

3.7

Hershey Company

HSY

55.32 0 73.16

72.61

1.07

1.5

s 17.5 +29.45

11.1

2.1

Kraft Foods

KFT

31.88 0 41.60

41.87

1.37

3.4

s 12.1 +25.75

7.9

2.8

Lowes Cos

LOW

18.28 7 32.29

27.73

-0.14

-0.5

-0.3

2.3

66.40 0 88.02

85.87

-1.41

-1.6

s 12.5 +19.55

-1.6

3.3

83.65 3 102.22

88.92

1.56

1.8

t -11.4 +1.66

3 14.9

3.1 3.8

3.06 4

9.3 +39.18

21.08

-0.43

-2.0

-4.7 +10.01

1.9

9.60

8.36

-0.39

-4.5

6.6 +32.70

-2.5

...

PNC

42.70 8 67.89

62.05

0.00

0.0

7.6 +35.59

-1.0

2.6

PPL Corp

PPL

26.68 8 30.27

29.28

-0.13

-0.4

-0.5 +9.29

-6.1

4.9

Penna REIT

PEI

6.50 0 15.77

15.65

0.38

2.5

s 49.9 +58.17

1 -11.2

...

4.1

PepsiCo

PEP

58.50 0 73.65

73.06

-0.33

-0.4

s 10.1 +17.96

3.8

2.9

Philip Morris Intl

60.45 9 93.60

89.76

-3.62

-3.9

s 14.4 +32.36

1 27.3a

3.4

Procter & Gamble

59.07 9 67.95

67.02

0.02

0.0

0.5 +9.29

3.0

3.4

Prudential Fncl

PRU

42.45 6 65.17

54.62

0.43

0.8

9.0 +15.90

-8.0

2.7

SLM Corp

SLM

10.91 9 16.89

15.82

-0.21

-1.3

s 18.1 +17.30

2 -20.0

3.2

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SLMBP 39.00 7 51.42

47.05

0.50

1.1

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0.0

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4.8

TJX Cos

TJX

25.47 0 46.17

45.87

-0.04

-0.1

s 42.1 +66.61

1 25.3

1.0

UGI Corp

UGI

24.07 9 31.51

30.38

-0.71

-2.3

3.3 +9.47

6.1

3.6

Verizon Comm

34.65 8 46.41

43.17

-0.89

-2.0

7.6 +23.86

5.7

4.6

WalMart Strs

WMT

49.94 9 75.24

72.11

0.12

0.2

s 20.7 +38.03

1 12.3

2.2

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WMK

36.52 7 45.96

42.48

-1.47

-3.3

2.8

5.53 7

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1WK

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0.01 -0.01 0.00 -0.02 -0.09

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2.40 3.65

1.39 2.45

6.4 +16.54

2.4

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ings of the 50 largest hedge Most retail investors won’t funds to show which stocks ever invest in a hedge fund. They’re primarily for rich Stock- they’re making the bigpeople, college endow- Screener gest bets on, relative to the market. Equinix ments and other institu(EQIX), for example, makes tional investors. But retail investors can still up just 0.8 percent of the S&P get a glimpse at which stocks 400 mid-cap stock index. But it makes up 5.5 percent of hedge funds are holding, althe portfolios of the 50 largbeit with a delay. Every quarest hedge funds. That means ter, many hedge funds must that hedge funds have an “acgive a list of their holdings to tive weight” of 4.7 percent in the Securities and Exchange Equinix (5.5 percent minus 0.8 Commission in a filing known as a 13F. Investors can peruse percent). This screen shows the these filings through the SEC’s stocks in the S&P 400 index website. where hedge funds have the Credit Suisse analysts scanned through the 13F hold- largest active weights.

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FRIDAY NAV

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-0.64 -1.00 -0.82 -0.85 -2.03 -0.16

Equinix (EQIX)

52-WEEK LOW HIGH

1-YR STOCK CHANGE

HEDGE FUND ACTIVE WEIGHT

134.0%

4.7%

$191.07

$80.85

$194.48

Endo Health Solutions (ENDP)

32.25

26.02

39.29

9.4

1.3

Lamar Advertising (LAMR)

32.84

16.49

35.99

77.5

1.1

Advent Software (ADVS)

23.64

19.00

29.42

18.2

1.1

Carter’s (CRI)

53.10

27.44

57.27

92.7

1.1

Martin Marietta Materials (MLM)

76.62

59.93

90.57

22.7

1.0

805.90

554.71

879.99

34.1

1.0

Oceaneering International (OII)

54.83

31.77

57.16

55.6

0.9

Ralcorp Holdings (RAH)

68.20

59.28

76.96

-1.4

0.9

NVR (NVR)

2.55 4.77 4.03 5.10 10.15 1.34

+.07 -.15 -.73 -.06 -.23 -.17 -.24 -.30 -.31 -.13 +.06 +.04 +.08 +.08 +.08 +.08 +.62 -.13 -.07 +.01 +.05 -.61 -.62 +.05 +.20 -.62 -.61 -.17 +.03 +.03 -.03 +.06 +.06 -.04 -.19 -.19 -.19 +.15 +.01 -.36 -.20 -.06

4WK

1.71 3.22 2.92 4.22 6.62 0.80

52-WK HIGH LOW

RETURN/RANK 1YR 5YR

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+16.5/A +6.4/D +12.3/A +11.9/B +5.3/B +17.9/D +18.0/C +14.3/B +19.9/C +13.9/A +19.9/B +5.2/D +5.5/D +7.5/B +4.1/B +21.7/A +19.6/C +24.4/A +17.8/C +22.5/A +14.7/A +14.6/A +13.3/A +3.0/C +3.3/C +7.0/A +11.0/D +10.0/B +4.6/A +8.3/B +8.5/A +8.7/A +8.4/A +.8/E +20.9/B +23.4/A +14.2/B +6.6/C +22.5/A +22.4/A +4.2/C +8.1/A +22.5/A +22.6/A +22.0/B +7.4/B +3.6/B +13.2/B +5.7/D +5.7/D +2.3/D +21.9/B +21.9/B +21.7/B +14.3/A +16.0/A +16.1/A +22.8/A +22.7/A +7.6/

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Rank: Fund’s letter grade compared with others in the same performance group; an A indicates fund performed in the top 20 percent; an E, in the bottom 20 percent.

Mid-cap stocks that the pros love COMPANY

52-WK HIGH LOW

CHANGE 1MO 3MO 1YR

TICKER

GROUP, FUND

Amer Water Works

ADM

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AZO

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LocalStocks COMPANY

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Brazil

India

Among S&P 500 companies Abroad that report foreign sales 46.1% data, nearly half of revenue came from abroad in 2011. Europe alone accounts for about 11 percent.

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Should investors lower their expectations for returns going forward? You have to factor in the threat that interest rates could go up. If interest rates go up just 0.5 percentage points, that will eat up a fair amount of returns because yields are so low now. But I don’t want to tell an investor to go buy the stock market. It’s hard to say that the S&P 500 a screaming buy if you think we might go over the fiscal cliff (of scheduled government spending cuts and tax increases) or if Europe can’t get its act together, which I think is a fairly high risk. The idea of just getting your money back isn’t a bad thing.

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Italy

1.83 3.47 2.97 4.23 6.78 0.97

TREASURYS

0.7 0.4

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2.7 2.5

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FRIDAY YIELD

U.S. BOND INDEXES

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YIELD

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9.2

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InterestRates

Mortgage rates are continuing their slow climb. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose for the fourth straight week, the first time that has happened since April 2011. After falling to a record low of 3.49 percent in July, the average rate is now 3.66 percent, according to Freddie Mac. To be sure, that’s still lower than the 4.22 percent it was a year ago.

Sources: Credit Suisse; FactSet

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-0.5% WEEKLY

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-1.3% WEEKLY

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20 years later, a hurricane’s lesson lives on

Basic biology escapes an ignorant GOP

HERE’S WHAT AN idiot I was: I thought it was going to be fun. Scary, yes – the lights would go out, the winds would howl, the windows would rattle – but essentially harmless for all that. It would be fun, in a ghost-stories-in-the dark, shiver-upyour-back kind of way. We would camp out in the house, eating bologna sandwiches and play board games while waiting for the lights to come back on. We had been gone for a week, a family road trip to Washington and Atlanta, and this was before the Internet was ubiquitous, back when it was still possible to unplug from the inflow of information. I had not seen a paper or watched the news since we left Miami. So it was not until the night before we returned, when I chanced to be watching television in a Savannah, Ga., motel, that we learned a hurricane was bearing down on South Florida. We stopped in Daytona Beach the next day and called our neighbors from a pay phone. Pam and Joe told us to, for God’s sake, stay where we were, but we shined them on. I didn’t want to miss the fun. That was 20 years ago this month and, needless to say, “fun” is the last word anyone who went through it would use to describe Hurricane Andrew. Because we had not been there to board up the windows, we spent that night in a defenseless home. We didn’t initially understand what we’d wandered into. At one point, water was spitting through the vent in the kitchen ceiling, and my wife was laying down newspaper because she didn’t want it to ruin her floor. I pulled her clear just before the ceiling came crashing in. That’s when we understood. We huddled in a closet the rest of the night, me, her and our five children, ages 18 years down to 23 months, listening fearfully to the thumping, howling and shattering of the storm. Have you ever felt a wall breathing? Expanding and contracting like lungs? I felt the closet wall breathing against my back all night long. It was the first time in my life — the only time, thank you, God — I ever felt the reality, the imminence, the nearness, the likelihood of my own death. It had, shall we say, a centering effect. But the roof over us held and when morning came, we stepped from that bunker unscathed. Looking back, that seems miraculous to me. The rest of the house was destroyed, sunlight rushing through where the living room roof had been. Almost everything we owned was damaged or destroyed — clothing, record albums, books, furniture, my wife’s car, photos, appliances. We had little food, no water. The TV was facedown in a puddle. And you know what? It didn’t matter. Not even a little bit. Everybody says that, of course: “It’s only stuff; it’s not important.” Most of the time, I think, that’s just lip service. Ours is a culture of acquisition, where people literally kill and die for stuff, for DVD players, Jordans and iPads. I don’t think you can appreciate how unimportant stuff truly is until all your stuff is gone and you, against the odds, are not. This is the lesson the storm taught me. Twenty years later, I live in a new home with new stuff. But the lesson has never left. The night after the storm, I wandered through that broken house in the dark, I had no idea what would happen next, how I would feed, clothe or house my family. But I do not remember feeling despair. All I remember is gratitude. I looked up through where the ceiling had been and I could see the stars. I am a lifelong child of the city and I realized I’d never actually seen the stars; most of them always had been lost in the wash of light from the streetlamps and gasstation signs of Earth. But there were no lights or signs now, and there they were, an endless field of diamonds glittering upon an infinity of black. For a long moment, I just stood there, looking up. I’d never seen anything more beautiful in my life.

Clinton’s speech was opening night, which traditionally sees fewer attendees than the keynote address and final night when the party’s nominee addresses the crowd. And gone are the days of television networks broadcasting conventions start to finish. The keynote is a time slot, however, that will air in prime time. “When you give the keynote

SOME DAYS MITT Romney must wonder how he got involved with this crew. Here he’s trying to talk about jobs, jobs, jobs — and his political colleagues keep changing the subject to a topic about which an alarming few seem to know anything at all: women. Specifically, women’s plumbing. Introductions are no longer necessary for the formerly obscure Missouri congressman, Todd Akin, who had hoped to snatch Democrat Claire McCaskill’s Senate seat. For those who didn’t pay their cable bill, Akin recently assured Americans that in cases of “legitimate rape,” women don’t get pregnant because “the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” To think we’ve overlooked this failsafe method of birth control. More legitimate rape; fewer unwanted children. It has a certain Talibanesque ring to it. All Hades broke loose, one is grateful to note, despite Akin’s lame attempts at penitence. From Romney to Karl Rove, condemnation of Akin’s remarks was stern, with many calling for him to step out of the race. Yet even Akin’s apology and self-correction were mealymouthed and lacking in, shall we say, remorse born of clarity. In a hastily constructed ad released Tuesday, Akin tried to organize his thoughts: “Rape is an evil act,” he said, apparently appealing to those who still weren’t sure. “I used the wrong words in the wrong way and for that I apologize. ... I have a compassionate heart for the victims of sexual assault. I pray for them.” Of course words were never the problem. The “thinking” was the problem. Akin’s belief that legitimate rape so scrambles the female’s signals that even biology is thwarted was born of conversations he says he had with doctors. Akin at least should surrender the names of those doctors so that they can be removed from the practice of medicine. For those still confused, raped women do get pregnant, which is why many who are strongly pro-life nevertheless allow abortion exceptions for rape victims. Even so, the Republican Party platform calls for a “human life” amendment to the Constitution that, strictly applied, likely would prohibit any abortion under any circumstances. Akin’s gift to Democrats wasn’t just a probable campaign killer for him personally. It also reminded critics that Akin once co-sponsored legislation with Paul Ryan re-defining rape as “forcible” versus, what, voluntary? To be fair, there is a difference between morning-after remorse that some call “rape” and rape as most understand it. But for these purposes, as President Obama said, “Rape is rape.” Does a raped woman need bruises to qualify for an abortion? More broadly, Akin’s comments furthered the perception that Republicans are waging a war on women. The gender gap exists for a reason. Whether mandating transvaginal probes prior to abortion under “informed consent” logic or misunderstanding basic biology, Republicans have managed to alienate a fair portion of the female population. Even pro-life women will have a hard time standing by men who are so willfully ignorant. These episodes not only are embarrassing, but they shift debate from the profound to the ridiculous. One Catholic strategist close to GOP anti-abortion discussions put it this way to me: “Any politician is an idiot if he cannot speak eloquently on the tragedy of abortion, with compassion for women and a sense of recognition also for the life of the child. ... Akin does a disservice to the cause of educating Americans about the humanity of the unborn child. Honestly, though, he is the exception.” Perhaps so, but the cumulative effect of Republican actions aimed at limiting women’s access to abortion rather than seeking remedy through education poses an existential threat to the GOP. You don’t change people’s hearts by insulting their minds.

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RENTON, N.J. - Chris Christie takes the stage next week at the Republican National Convention for a keynote address that will give the New Jersey governor his largest audience yet. • Last week, Christie was on vacation at the Jersey Shore, where he eschewed speechwriters and was drafting his own version of the address he’ll give in Tampa, Fla., before Republicans nominate Mitt Romney. Christie has been running potential lines past friends and advisers, said those familiar with his speech. But what exactly the speech itself will say, Christie is keeping as private as he can for now. • Analysts say Christie has an opportunity to set himself up for a 2016 presidential bid.

But there are keynote speeches people remember, and then there are those they don’t. Barack Obama delivered a speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention that stayed with people and led to his successful presidential bid four years later. Others — like U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley, who was the featured speaker in 1992 — weren’t as lucky. “It gives you a prime time national stage and that’s something that even money can’t buy,” said Bob McHugh, a former journalist who was later a spokesman for Republican New Jersey Govs. Tom Kean and Christine Whitman. Not every speech leads to a run for the White House. Bradley was unsuccessful at getting the Democratic Party’s support in 2000 despite sharing the stage with two other keynote speakers at the 1992 convention. And even though New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is well known, his keynote at the 2004 Republican National Convention wasn’t notable enough to help his presidential bid four years later. Others don’t seek national office. Former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, then her state’s treasurer, gave the keynote at the Democratic National Convention in 1988, making head-

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a rally in support of Gov. Mitt Romney December 7, 2011 in West Des Moines, Iowa.

lines for saying then-Vice President George H.W. Bush was “born with a silver foot in his mouth.” Richards’ sarcastic speech was popular and she went on to become governor. Richards never made a national run; instead, then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton — who gave such a long-winded nominating speech at the same convention that people said it would ruin his career — went on to win the presidency four years later.

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speech, you’re a supporting player whether you want to be or not,” McHugh said. “You end up being the best supporting actor or you end up being someone that’s never heard from again.” Ross Baker, a political science professor at Rutgers University, lists Obama, Clinton and Richards among the more notable speeches. He also points to Hubert Humphrey’s 1948 speech that led Democratic Southern state delegates to walk out of the convention hall in protest when he called on them to “come out of the shadows of segregation and walk in the sunlight of civil rights.” “It was a lovely speech,” Baker said. And while it wasn’t a keynote, Baker said, perhaps the most ironic oration was Ohio delegate James A. Garfield’s 1880 nominating speech in support of John Sherman, who at the time was the Republican presidential candi-

date. “Garfield’s speech was so elegant and beautiful they nominated him instead of Sherman,” Baker said, adding that it is unlikely something like that would happen again. “I cannot imagine that the people in Tampa, after Christie’s speech, would turn on Romney and say this is the guy we want.” McHugh, who covered the 1988 GOP convention for The Associated Press, also points to Kean’s speech. “He wasn’t known as a great orator, but he had a reputation as a great governor and he also had a deep personal relationship with (George H.W.) Bush so he gave a good speech,” McHugh said. But Baker said a speech like Kean’s wouldn’t go over well now. “There’s a situation in where a man’s personality really did come through - an absolutely generous, spirited, big-hearted man and he gave that kind of speech,” Baker said. “But I think the Republican party of today would find it insipid and kind of Pollyanna-ish.” In his speech, Kean criticized the Democrats for changing the colors on

the American flag to pink, azure and eggshell because it looked better on television. “Well I don’t know about you, but I believe Americans, Democrat and Republican alike, have no use for pastel patriotism,” Kean said. McHugh said the statement seemed out of character for Kean, who was known for his bipartisanship. “You have to give a good speech, but you also have to do as you’re told,” he said. “Tom Kean, I don’t think would have used the phrase ’pastel patriotism’ himself, although he was a very, very dyed-in-the-wool Republican.” New York Gov. Mario Cuomo’s 1984 keynote also made an impression that left people talking about him as a possible Democratic presidential candidate up until 2000, McHugh said. “The guy was gifted as an orator; not that many politicians are anymore,” he said. While Christie can command a crowd, McHugh said his style is markedly different from Cuomo’s. “Cuomo was sort of classically elegant, almost in the academic tradition of rhetoric,” he said. “The words sort

THE TIMES LEADER of rolled off his tongue.” Both Baker and McHugh describe Christie’s blunt style in one word — “Jersey.” “The governor does have a tendency to go over the top,” Baker said. “With a prepared statement though, I think he will be restrained. But he’s got to have red meat in that speech, too, for the conservatives.” And while Baker said convention speeches are usually heavily vetted, the goal is also for the speaker’s personality to shine through. Christie’s speech will ultimately go through the Romney campaign for final approval. “Clearly, the person who draws that assignment is basically getting the leg up on everybody for the party nomination four years hence,” Baker said. “There’s a very strong tendency not to blow it, to really do a good job.” McHugh said personality is the reason GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney gave Christie the keynote. “They picked him because he’s Jersey, but he can’t be calling Obama an idiot or a nut job,” said McHugh, adding after a pause: “Or maybe he will.”

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As GOP convention planners consider platforms and pledges, they might also contemplate a seminar for Republican men about how the fairer sex works. Recognizing that attendance could be humiliating, they could put a brown wrapper around it (note to Akin supporters: this is a metaphor) and call it something deceptively innocuous, such as: “Golf and SkinnyDipping, from the Sea of Galilee to the Gulf of Mexico.” Once attendees are seated, Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore, recently named the first women members of Augusta National Golf Club, could conduct a PowerPoint presentation of the female reproductive system. Given the likelihood of a large audience, the GOP might need a bigger tent than usual. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com.

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OUR OPINION: FRESH STARTS

Think ahead as summer ends

IME FOR A stirring admonishment about … maybe just a quick analysis of… perhaps a few moments of introspection on … Oh, who’s kidding whom? It’s the last week of August, the psychological end of summer. For most it’s a week of pining for more vacation, cramming more outdoor activities into waning days of warmth, or grumbling about all the time that yard work, housework or just good old fashioned job work sucked out of another summer. So instead of reaching for the profound, let’s remember the basics as we count down single digits to another Labor Day weekend: • School starts for most students this week. Put down the smart phones and keep both eyes on the road. Tens of thousands of children will be walking, driving and riding the bus to their futures. Make sure

they arrive safely. • On the same topic: those students come to class without having had any say in budgets, curriculum changes or contracts. Teachers, parents and pols should try to start the year united in making school work, regardless of ideology or politics. The first day of school is the day to reset and make sure the focus is literally, and not merely rhetorically, on the kids. • Speaking of resets, Luzerne County’s big “back-tax auction” Thursday seems like a good opportunity to encourage responsible ownership and development. We’ve had enough properties fall into arrears or into ruin. It’s time for property owners to put building community ahead of building personal bank accounts. Simply put, we’re talking perspective, not hard facts. Consider using the demise of summer not as another ending, but as a fresh start.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “There comes a point in every man’s life when he has to say, ‘Enough is enough.’ For me that time is now.” Lance Armstrong The retired American cyclist and seven-time Tour de France winner announced he is done fighting the latest allegations - leveled by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency – that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his professional career.

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Let’s love food but hate waste

F YOUR PARENTS made you sit at the kitchen table until you finished dinner, the following announcement is certain to disturb you: Americans are wasting up to 40 percent of the country’s food supply. It ought to outrage every member of the Clean Plate Club. Excuses abound. The blueberries were on sale at the farmer’s market. So you bought five containers. The neighbor dropped off seven pounds of zucchini from his garden. Those bananas surrounded by fruit flies? No time to reconstitute them into banana bread. Sometimes, ambitions at the grocery store wither when faced with actually cooking the food and then cleaning dirty dishes. Grocery shopping is exhausting, after all. Can’t we order Chinese? Even the more conscientious who stuff containers of leftovers into the freezer often resort to food wasting. What the heck is the frost-covered, freezer-burned item banished to the back of the shelf? Is it chicken soup or pie filling? The Natural Resources Defense Council estimates Americans waste $165 billion in food each year. The average family tosses 20 pounds per person, per month. The numbers may sound like an exaggeration, but consider the garbage created from plate-scraping one meal. Baked potato shells. Corners of New York strip. Asparagus stalks. If we don’t like some-

thing, we just throw it away. Bigger picture: Dumped food isn’t the only thing we’re wasting. Think of the energy it took to produce the food. Those moldy blueberries were planted, watered, cleaned and trucked to the farmers market. The bananas may have been flown from South America. All that work, for nothing – except to pile up in a landfill. The defense council’s report says getting food to our tables consumes 10 percent of the total U.S. energy budget. And yet as a whole, Americans are fatter than ever. Apparently, we aren’t throwing away the cheeseburgers, fries and ice cream sandwiches. No, it’s the fresh fruit and vegetables that end up in the garbage bin. According to the report, the United Kingdom and European Union are making food waste a predominant issue. A U.K. education campaign called “Love Food Hate Waste” is raising awareness and driving down consumption. Businesses are doing a better job of identifying ways to reduce food-as-trash. As consumers, we can help by buying scarred or damaged fruits and vegetables. We can plan our meals better and smaller. And we can make more pots of “garbage soup.” You know, the recipe where you throw everything from the fridge into the crockpot. Our grandmas would be proud.

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My very brief life as a director: Wellllll ... and cut! IN Hollywood, everyone wants to be a director. The actors. The shoe salesmen. You can stop a 5-year-old, ask him if he wants an ice cream, and he’ll say, “Yeah! ... But I really want to direct.” I have no such desires. I write. That’s enough. By the time I finish most of my work, I never want to look at it again, much less film it. But life is funny. A few months ago, a friend named Jon Avnet (who produced “Risky Business” and directed “Fried Green Tomatoes”) asked me to write a short script for a new YouTube Web channel he and a pal were starting up called “WIGS.” No real money. More of a onetime fun thing. So I did it. A little 12-minute story. I gave it to Jon. And he said: “Great. You want to direct it?” And I said ... “Nah.” (“IDIOT!” I hear everyone shouting. “Who turns DOWN a chance to direct? Were you BORN stupid?” Well. No. Not that I recall.) I said I had no idea how to direct. He said he would help me. I said why would anyone listen to me? He said they’d listen to him. “OK, Jon, fine,” I said. “As long as you sit next to me the entire time.” “Absolutely.” I arrived for shooting. And there was Jon, drinking a coffee. And I sat down in the wooden director’s chair, looked over ... And he was gone. Now let me set the stage here. (Oops. Does that sound like I’m directing?) Our lead actress was the wonderful Catherine O’Hara, star of the “Home Alone” series, “Beetlejuice”

Lighting people calling for gobos and bounce boards. A rain machine. (A rain machine?) Things flew by so fast that all I basically learned was to yell “action” and “cut” and ask MITCH ALBOM the actors if they wanted water. But here’s the thing. When you are a director, they have these people called “assistant and hysterical movies such as “Best in Show” and “A Mighty Wind.” I am awed by her comic directors.” And apparently, in California, the word “assistant” means “do everything.” talent. So when I met her, compelled to be as And they did. They did the yelling, the cool as possible (since I was, after all, her pointing, the running, the troubleshooting. director), I shook her hand and shared this And after they finished, they’d turn to me and creative thought: say, “What do you think?” “I don’t know what I’m doing.” And I’d fold my arms and say, “Wellllll ...” She smiled nervously. I asked how she saw Which is what directing is, I’ve concluded. her role. “Oh, God, don’t ask me,” she said, That long “Wellllll...” As if your brilliant mind almost panicked. She then related how, when is considering all the mathematical permutashe directed her first piece, she made the tions when, in fact, you have no clue where mistake of inviting input from the crew. From that rain came from. that moment on, she had 700 people in her And then we were done. ear. I have seen the finished product. It’s actually “Just tell me what you want,” she said. very funny. Titled “Leslie,” it can be viewed on “You got it,” I said. YouTube.com/wigs. I frantically looked for Jon. And should you watch it, despite the credMeanwhile, our other star was Anthony its, just know that I am the director the way “Cass” Castelow, who is from Detroit. He Sara Lee is the actual woman to bake your played a homeless man. Cass actually was cake. homeless for a while, and he now works with By the way, when the whole thing was other homeless folks at a Detroit church. In finished, guess who showed up? Jon. other words, he is not an actor, which I “How’d it go?” he asked. thought was perfect. Until I realized I had to “You said you’d be with me!” direct him. “Ah, you could handle it.” “Ready?” everyone was asking. The lighting I wanted to hit him, but realized I would people, the grips, the makeup folks, the sound have to hit an assistant director first. guys. “What do I do?” I whispered to someone. “You say ‘action,’” he whispered back. Mitch Albom is a columnist for the Detroit Free “Oh.” I swallowed. “Uh ... action?” Press. Readers may write to him at: Detroit Free The next two days were insane. Cameramen Press, 600 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48226, or via email at malbom@freepress.com. asking if we wanted the “75” or the “50”?

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Bottom-feeding Republicans: Deny them higher office THREE WEEKS AGO (an eternity in U.S. politics) Missouri Republicans nominated one of their own to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill in November. A resident of St. Louis, McCaskill, 59, earned her undergraduate degree as well as her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri. A former county prosecutor, McCaskill was elected State Auditor in 1998 before Missouri voters sent her to the U.S. Senate in 2006 where she established a reputation as a thoughtful, hardworking, Midwestern, Harry Truman, moderate. But in January of 2010 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision that eviscerated political campaign finance laws and rocked our democracy by allowing any person or corporation to funnel unlimited amounts of anonymous cash to political action committees (Super PACs) seeking to defeat any candidate they wish. Instantly, McCaskill and the Senate seat she holds became a target of the Far Right and its wealthy financiers shipping millions of dollars to the more red than purple “show me state” of Missouri. Absorbing a barrage of incoming negative ads for more than a year, the respected McCaskill watched as her standing slipped in statewide polls. By July she trailed her GOP rivals including the infamous Missouri congressman, Republican Todd Akin of St. Louis. Akin and his fringe tea party supporters defeated other GOP candidates in the August 6 Missouri primary and captured the party’s 2012 nomination for the United States Senate.

KEVIN BLAUM IN THE ARENA Akin prevailed despite comments during an April 12 Republican primary debate when referring to our government’s involvement in federal student loans for college students, he stated: “America has got the equivalent of the Stage 3 cancer of socialism.” Missouri Republicans nominated Akin despite his June 2012 radio comments in which he asserted: “At the heart of liberalism, really, is a hatred for God.” A sitting member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Akin also cosponsored HR 3 of 2011 that put forward in legislative language the mindless and insulting term of “Forcible Rape.” As if rape of a human being could occur otherwise. Such is the bottom-feeding depth to which many in the Republican Party have sunk. Among those joining Akin in sponsoring HR 3 (January 20, 2011) was Mitt Romney’s VP pick, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Congressman Lou Barletta of Hazleton. Last Sunday (an eternity in U.S. politics) while discussing pregnancy and rape, Akin further stated: “If it is a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” As if rape of a human being could somehow lack “legitimate” violence, horror and unmitigated terror. “Legitimate rape,”Mr. Akin? “Forcible rape,” Mr. Barletta? The Republican Party is rapidly becoming a tub-toy of extreme right wing ideologues

The Republican Party is rapidly becoming a tub-toy of extreme right wing ideologues and their wealthy financiers and their wealthy financiers with the limitless means of influencing any number of elections, federal appointments and policies by which we live. Fortunately, our right to vote remains more powerful than the likes of Akin, Barletta and Ryan. Female voters, as well as male, still retain the ultimate authority to defeat these candidates and deny them higher office. Ominous for Republicans is that today marks the 92nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s addition to our U.S. Constitution. By August 1920, three-fourths of the 48 states had finally approved it when Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment granting every women the right to vote. Documentation of Tennessee’s action was transmitted via rail to U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby in Washington, D.C., for his signature of official certification. The paperwork arrived at Colby’s home on the morning of Thursday, Aug.26, 1920. Without fanfare, the Secretary of State immediately affixed his signature, instantly making a woman’s right to vote the supreme law of the land. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby (1869-1950) was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Kevin Blaum’s column on government, life and politics appears every Sunday. Contact him at kblaum@timesleader.com.

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r. Fran Lovecchio traveled to Wilkes-Barre during his medical school years at Princeton to be tutored in advanced math classes by an old GAR High School math teacher. George Bekampis recently sent me a note naming this same teacher’s impact on his career. For about the last 15 years, when I access the Internet, I have to identify my favorite high school teacher. Yes, the same name surfaces for the three of us (a doctor and two engineers with master’s degrees): Mr. Myron Tope. He is the GAR teacher who is remembered over the past 60 years for his inspiration, knowledge and teaching skills. Corny Salvaterra Hellertown

Anger and hate only divide us

nger sells, doesn’t it? Bill Dress’s letter to the editor (“Tea Party, supporters ready to oust Obama,” July 28) concerning the president and society is symptomatic of how insignificant fact seems to have become in a world where ideology, assumption and hate seemingly matter more than thoughtful insight. Why any newspaper would publish information that is clearly false is something I can’t understand. Start with the snide shots at the woman with a “welfare card.” There’s no such thing in Pennsylvania. The commonwealth provides something called an ACCESS card to enable low-income people with substantial proof of need the ability to purchase limited amounts of food each month. The electronic system it’s tied to doesn’t allow the purchase of anything other than food. I also wonder how, in the same letter in which a writer in-

vokes God’s blessing, a person can be so hate-filled. Scornful judgment of the poor is somewhat at odds with spiritual leaning. That same brand of scornful warping of fact regarding the president is dishonest. The idea that the president wants to control people is outright absurdity. Equally absurd is the writer’s contention that Mr. Obama is responsible for our economic mess. I’ve been looking for a fulltime job for three years, and my economy is a wreck. But what’s happened in my life and the lives of millions of others began before the president took office. Mr. Dress probably knows this but won’t acknowledge it because it doesn’t suit his political agenda. George Bush inherited a Democratic administrations’ gift of a budget surplus, and he and the Republicans squandered it. He tied us to a $10billion-a-month war to find weapons of mass destruction that didn’t exist. He enabled a financial system’s house of cards to fall, entrepreneurism on Wall Street that led to the collapse of the housing marketplace. The “enormous debt” this writer weeps over is the price we’re paying for pulling out of a situation that began under the watch of “conservatives.” You’ve got to wonder if “conservative” means anything other than give me mine and shut up. Voters ought to be concerned about a powerful group of people who are angry about the effects they’ll feel when that groups attacks “overly (whatever that means) generous benefits” that others re-

ceive for being American. Over time, we’ve earned the privilege of unemployment compensation, eventual Medicare and Medicaid. We earn those because this country knew that as a matter of morals and compassion, it has to provide a safety net for those who need it. I believe in the aspirations of the Founding Fathers. So do the tea party adherents. But what they’ve apparently forgotten is this: We live in what is supposed to be a “United” States of America. We are supposed to be a land of shared vision and aspiration, a place where those words on the Statue of Liberty actually mean something. We are supposed to live in a unique nation, guided by shared compassion and concern for one another. Mr. Obama will have my vote in November. He should have yours, too. John M. Castagna Drums

Pioneer fundraiser honors fire chief

he Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating its 100th year of service to the residents of Pringle. The department recently held a car show/pig roast on the grounds of the West Side Career and Technology Center, dedicating it to the memory of our fire chief, Ron Fronzoni, who recently passed away. We thank everyone who came out to show their support, making this event very successful. A special thanks to state Sen. Lisa Baker, state Rep. Phyllis Mundy and Penn-

well as those who attended our car washes and those who dropped coins in donation buckets throughout Mountain Top. We are extremely grateful for the countless volunteer hours that went into the planning, decorating, chaperoning and clean-up of the lock-in. An event of this magnitude could never have happened without the immeasurable amount of help and support we received. Thank you so very much.

sylvania State Association of Boroughs representative Christine Dixon for the awards presented to our department. Also, a special thanks to Michael Berish, Ed Dunbar and all the participating car owners and car clubs. Appreciation also goes to all the volunteers, for making it happen. John Fronzoni Fire chief On behalf of the Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department Pringle

Gina Miale Fairview Township On behalf of Crestwood High School PTA and the Class of 2012

Crestwood lock-in a great success

‘Fracking’ gets a spin factor

he first meeting of the 2011/12 Crestwood High School PTA was held Feb. 22, 2012. A very ambitious group of parents and students was determined to have a senior lock-in for the Class of 2012. The event offers our graduates a safe, fun-filled environment in which to celebrate their high school graduation night. With perseverance, many fundraisers and the resolute support of our community, students, family and friends, the Class of 2012 Senior Lock-In took place on June 8. With more than 182 students in attendance and more than 60 chaperones donating their time, the lockin was an enormous success. Our event was kicked off with the help of radio station WKRZ and the recording artists Chiddy Bang, to which we owe a tremendous amount of thanks. The officers of the Crestwood High School PTA and the students of the Class of 2012 express their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to everyone who made a contribution. Contributions ranged from monetary to food, beverages, musical entertainment and buckets, soap and towels for our car wash. We also thank all those people who purchased and helped to sell lottery tickets, Gertrude Hawk chocolate bars, flowers and plants, as

n order to make money, you need to spend money. We see evidence of this principle in the methods of the natural gas industry. Television networks run expensive advertisements touting the alleged benefits of drilling for natural gas. What the slick ads don’t tell is that the activities associated with natural gas drilling pose a serious threat to the health and financial well-being of anyone who has the misfortune to live near a drilling site or a compressor station. Lies come in more than one type. There are blatant lies, such as the claim that natural gas is a clean and green fuel. Although natural gas burns more cleanly than coal or oil, the activities associated with extracting, processing and transporting natural gas add up to a massive assault upon the Earth’s atmosphere. At a typical drilling site, large amounts of methane – a potent greenhouse gas – are released. Over a 20-year period the atmospheric damage associated with methane far outweighs that of carbon dioxide. Another type of lie is the lie of omission. Recently, the gas industry financed the making of a movie that they call “Truthland.” In this movie

retired Penn State professor Terry Engelder is asked about the possibility that high volume hydraulic fracturing causes water contamination. He responds by explaining that no link between fracking and water contamination has been established. A few other scientists also make this claim in the movie. But what this answer means is that the specific step in the gas-extraction process when explosives are set off a mile underground has not been directly connected to any of the instances of water contamination that have been observed in gas-drilling areas across North America. The response intentionally avoids addressing the many other dangerous activities such as blasting through a mile of varying geologic strata, bringing the gas up through the water table and filling up large pits with highly toxic frack waste. According to spin doctors such as Engelder, these things are not part of “fracking.” When a residential water well gets polluted because the drilling has caused movement of naturally occurring substances, the drilling company claims that the water supply was like that before the drilling commenced. Another old saying goes like this: If you don’t like the message, kill the messenger. This is the strategy behind the movie “Truthland,” to discredit filmmaker Josh Fox, whose Academy Award-nominated documentary “Gasland” has spread the word about the dangers of gas drilling. The real truth is that Fox is a true American patriot, an individual who is willing to devote virtually all of his energy to fight against a wellfinanced, politically connected industry. Like many of us who join in this fight, Mr. Fox’s initial motivation was to protect his home from danger. Perhaps more than any other contemporary movement, this exemplifies the American spirit. Scott Cannon Plymouth

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An imperiled Israel has got to take action EITHER Israel is engaged in the most elaborate ruse since the Trojan Horse or it is on the cusp of a pre-emptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. What’s alarming is not just Iran’s increasing store of uranium or the growing sophistication of its rocketry. It’s also the increasingly menacing annihilationist threats emanating from Iran’s leaders. Israel’s existence is “an insult to all humanity,” says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. “Anyone who loves freedom and justice must strive for the annihilation of the Zionist regime.” Everyone wants to avoid military action, surely the Israelis above all. They can expect a massive counterattack from Iran, 50,000 rockets launched from Lebanon, Islamic Jihad firing from Gaza and worldwide terror against Jewish and Israeli targets. Yet Israel will not sit idly by in the face of the most virulent genocidal threats since Nazi Germany. . Time is short. Last-ditch negotiations have failed abjectly. The Iranians are contemptuously playing with the process. The strategy is delay until they get the bomb. What to do? The sagest advice comes from Anthony Cordesman, military analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, hardheaded realist and a believer that “multilateralism and soft power must still be the rule and not the exception.” He may have found his exception. “There are times when the best way to prevent war is to clearly communicate that it is possible,” he argues. Today, the threat of a U.S. attack is not taken seriously. Not by the region. Not by Iran. Not by the Israelis, who therefore increasingly feel forced to act before Israel’s more limited munitions – far less powerful than those in the U.S. arsenal – can no longer penetrate Iran’s everhardening facilities. Cordesman therefore proposes threefold action. 1. “Clear U.S. redlines.” Establish real limits on negotiations – to convince Iran that the only alternative to a deal is pre-emptive strikes and to convince Israel to stay its hand. 2. “Make it clear to Iran that it has no successful options.” Either their program must be abandoned in a negotiated deal on generous terms from the West or their facilities will be physically destroyed. Let Iran know about the range and

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COMMENTARY CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER power of our capacities – how deep and extensive a campaign we could conduct, beyond just nuclear facilities to militaryindustrial targets, refineries, power grids and other concentrations of regime power. 3. Give Iran a face-saving way out. Offer Iran the most generous possible terms – economic, diplomatic and political. End of sanctions, assistance in economic and energy development, trade incentives and a regional security architecture. Even Russian nuclear fuel. Tellingly, Cordesman does not join those who suggest yielding on nuclear enrichment. That’s important because a prominently leaked proposed “compromise” would guarantee Iran’s right to enrich, though not to high levels. In my view, this would be disastrous. Iran would retain the means to potentially produce fissile material, either clandestinely or in a defiant breakout. Would Iran believe a Cordesman-like ultimatum? Given the record of the Obama administration, maybe not. Some have therefore suggested the further step of requesting congressional authorization for the use of force if Iran does not negotiate denuclearization. First, that’s the right way to do it. No serious military action should be taken without congressional approvalSecond, Iran might actually respond to a threat backed by a strong bipartisan majority of the American people. If we simply continue to drift through kabuki negotiations, one thing is certain. Either America, Europe, the Gulf Arabs and the Israelis will forever be condemned to live under the threat of nuclear blackmail (even nuclear war) from a regime the State Department identifies as the world’s greatest exporter of terror. Or an imperiled Israel, with its more limited capabilities, will strike Iran – with correspondingly greater probability of failure and of triggering a regional war. All options are bad. Doing nothing is worse. “The status quo may not prevent some form of war,” concludes Cordesman, “and may even be making it more likely.” Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

bove the mundane; on the edge of mortality. A world to enjoy; a world to protect. A panoramic respite; a pensive introspection. … Neither context A nor subtext matter: No words adequately describe the value of a single soldier’s commitment.

Supply-side economics: Been there, done that MILTON Friedman was wrong on his theory of “supply-side” economics, or “trickle-down” economics. Or, as George Bush Sr. called it in the 1980 primary election against Ronald Reagan, “Voodoo” economics. Yet the Republican Party still embraces “supply-side” economics, drinking the Kool-Aid and believing that money will “trickle down” to the lower classes, inhaling the “fairy dust” and believing that cutting taxes on “job creators” will make a strong economy. They keep doing the same thing expecting different results. Money, however, is like no other substance. The “pigs won’t eat it,” as my grandmother used to say, and it has its own physics. Money defies gravity and always goes up the economic ladder; it stays there for long periods of time and then it forms a black hole, sucking in all the other money around it. But it never “trickles down.” Since the advent of supplyside policies, the numbers are astounding. According to the Congressional Budget Office, since 1979 the average pre-tax income for the bottom 90 percent of house-

military, of course, is that the ruling class can become detached from the consequences of war, and the price of that is COMMENTARY steep. Conservatives may blame everything from Medicare to holds has decreased by $900, teachers’ salaries for the nationwhile that of the top one percent increased by over $700,000. al debt, but it is a result of the Heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have wealth equal to that of one which soaked up enough money to buy everybody in the country third of the American populaa house and an MRI. tion, more than 100 million According to Nobel Prize people. About 400 individuals winning economist Joseph Stiown about 90 percent of the glitz, the wars in Iraq and Afnation’s assets. The Koch brothers, thanks to ghanistan will have cost the the Citizens United decision by country about $6 trillion. The Iraq War was based on their friends on the Supreme falsehoods and compromised Court, have more than enough the economic well-being of a money to buy this year’s elecgeneration. And the fraud was tion. historic, even though practically Supply-side economics, in short, consolidates wealth at the none of it has been prosecuted. In our “anti-regulation” clitop and eliminates the middle mate, America doesn’t have the class. manpower or the willpower to It’s time for the GOP to put investigate the larceny that was this bad boy in the file under plainly visible during the Iraq “been there, done that” and War. come up with a more balanced Stiglitz also argues that the economic plan. growing income inequality may Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, be a reason our infrastructure is however, are supply siders on falling apart and why we went steroids. to war in Iraq. Friedman also advocated the Top earning families wealthy all-volunteer military, and on enough to buy their own educathis score the consensus is that tion, medical care, security and the concept is a keeper. Most even golf courses have little Americans believe that our fighting force is the most profes- interest in helping to pay for such things for the rest of us. sional in our history. The danger of an all-volunteer They can also buy the political

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Money, however, is like no other substance. The “pigs won’t eat it,” as my grandmother used to say, and it has its own physics.

influence they need to make sure they don’t have to help. Similarly, their sons and daughters are in no threat of going to war and therefore they are more willing to support war. This week at the GOP convention watch out for a lot of saberrattling. Romney already proposes to increase the military budget even though we spend more than the next 19 countries combined. President Obama ended the war in Iraq and has us on a timetable to leave Afghanistan. Along with Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, he has conducted a strong, sensible foreign policy with a reluctance to engage our troops in places like Libya and Syria, and I trust him to finally remove America from its present war in perpetuity. With the way he is talking, Romney would do just the opposite.

John Watson is the former publisher of the Sunday Dispatch in Pittston. He lives in Seattle. Contact him via email at jwatson@timesleader.com.

Strong school leadership is needed to retain high-achieving teachers A GREAT teacher can have a huge effect on a child’s life. So, unfortunately, can a bad teacher. But in education, job performance has virtually nothing to do with opportunities for advancement. Teachers who are consistently successful with students are not given leadership roles that would allow them to reach students beyond their own classrooms, and if they don’t have enough seniority, they can be let go without anyone seeming to care come layoff time. This is enormously frustrating. I’ve taught for 11 years at the same high-poverty elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District. My fourth- and fifth-grade students arrive in my classroom with varying degrees of preparedness, but they leave with a strong set of skills and a desire to continue learning. Both their intellectual curiosity going forward and their test scores reflect what they get from my class. I’m only one among many hardworking, high-achieving teachers in Los Angeles. Unified and other districts. But we are at risk. A recent study by the educational nonprofit organization TNTP found that each

COMMENTARY SUJATA BHATT year urban school districts are losing high-achieving teachers because they make little effort to retain them, or to push out the low achievers. The report, “The Irreplaceables: Understanding the Real Retention Crisis in America’s Urban Schools,” estimates that the nation’s 50 largest school districts lose about 10,000 excellent teachers a year. Those teachers are extremely difficult to replace. The report estimates that it takes 11 hires by a district to yield one truly great teacher, and so it strongly behooves schools to make sure their best teachers stay. That’s often the opposite of what school districts do. In fact, TNTP found that high performance in the classroom actually might slightly lessen a teacher’s chances of being offered leadership roles within a school. Among the 90,000 teachers it studied in four large, geographically diverse school districts, only 26 percent of high-performing teachers reported that they had been offered leadership opportunities by their principals, whereas 31 percent of low-

performing teachers reported having such chances. Reading that made me think about a teacher I know, Ms. Perez. A few years ago, she was teaching at a school that was about to be sanctioned under No Child Left Behind, so she and another excellent teacher were asked to rewrite the school plan in order to improve student achievement. They took their job seriously. Each spent more than 40 hours attending meetings and sessions on school design before rewriting the massive document that was supposed to govern the life of the school. They homed in on better professional development for teachers as the key to improving instruction, and they devised a system in which teachers at each grade would co-create a lesson, rotate teaching it and observe and critique each other in the process. The plan was approved by the district. The teachers were excited to put it into practice. But weeks passed and nothing happened. The teachers went to the principal to get a timeline. He looked at them dismissively, explaining that the plan just needed to be written, not implemented. Little at the school changed. The next year, the principal was promoted. Today he’s training other principals.

Luckily for L.A. Unified, Ms. Perez, though disheartened, continued to teach in the district. But that kind of disrespect for a teacher’s time, abilities and ideas is exactly what drives so many high-performing teachers from the classroom. The good news is that, according to the report, it’s not terribly difficult to keep good teachers happy. You see, we love what we do. And if we’re just given support, encouragement and recognition, we’re likely to stay around. Still, as “The Irreplaceables” points out, there is only so much a high-performing teacher can do in the face of a principal who is indifferent – or actively resistant – to change. Perhaps it’s time to broaden our reform focus to include the leadership at schools. Indeed, the study suggests as much. Several of the paper’s recommendations, point to a need for leadership cultures that are less top-down, more grounded in listening and more focused on supporting those teachers who teach students well. The study recommends that we “overhaul principal hiring, support and evaluation to focus on instructional leadership abilities that result in smart teacher retention.” And it suggests that “principals and district leaders should give teachers frequent

Teachers who are consistently successful with students are not given leadership roles that would allow them to reach students beyond their own classrooms, and if they don’t have enough seniority, they can be let go without anyone seeming to care come layoff time. This is enormously frustrating. opportunities to share feedback ... and they should use the results to improve teachers’ day-to-day experiences.” Implemented together, these recommendations would encourage highperforming teachers to stay in the profession and make our schools better learning environments for more children. Principals who recognize and value teachers’ hard-earned expertise and treat them as collaborative partners in transforming schools ought to be rewarded. Leadership like that would encourage the Ms. Perezes of the world to continue doing what they do: changing young lives on a daily basis. Sujata Bhatt is a national board certified teacher in her 11th year at Grand View Boulevard Elementary in Los Angeles. She wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.

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ith the new school year just around the corner, parents’ attention is turning to school clothes, supplies and lunches. Yes, school lunches. Traditionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture had used the National School Lunch Program as a dumping ground for surplus meat and dairy commodities. Not surprisingly, its own surveys indicate that children consume excessive amounts of animal fat and sugary drinks, to the point where one-third have become overweight or obese. Their early dietary flaws can become lifelong addictions, raising their risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Gradually, the tide is turning. The new USDA school lunch guidelines, mandated by President Obama’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, require doubling the servings of fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, less sodium and fat, and no meat for breakfast. Still, food lobbyists have prevailed on Congress to count pizza and French fries as vegetables, and fatty mystery meats and sugary dairy drinks abound. Parents and students should

consider a healthy school lunch as a work in progress and insist on healthful plantbased school meals, snacks and vending machine items. Guidance is available at www.fns.usda.gov/cnd, www.healthyschoollunches.org and www.vrg.org/family. Wilbur Tillman Wilkes-Barre

Lee Park dancer will be missed

he ballroom dancing community lost a benefactor, patron and, most of all, a friend, with the recent passing of Donald Higgins of the Lee Park neighborhood in WilkesBarre. Watching Don dance, even after his 85th birthday, brought to all area ballroom dancers a particular relish. A 1944 graduate of Meyers High School and a combat World War II veteran, Don did an amazing ballroom swing up

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e loves bridges, Civil War battlefields and black-and-white photos. Visit his new fine art gallery, One Thousand Words on Wyoming Avenue in Kingston, and you’ll soon realize all that about Paul Funke of Nuangola. As he shows you around, you’ll also likely hear about the adventures he’s had with his camera. “Stand out in a storm long enough,

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A theater junkie from the first time he played Tiny Tim in a production of “A Christmas Carol,” Dane DeHaan still can recall a scolding by a high-school teacher for spending too much time doing what he loved. “I was in a production of ‘The Miracle Worker,’ and we were touring schools with it,” recalls DeHaan, who was born in Allentown and raised in nearby Zionsville. “Some of my teachers at Emmaus High School were very angry about me missing classes to do theater, and one of them pulled me aside and told me that I should quit acting because he knew I’d never be able to “But make a living at it.” getting to Less than eight years later, Degive so Haan is touted as much of one of the hottest up-and-comers in yourself to Hollywood. Acsomething cording to such you love publications as Entertainment Weekis an ly and British GQ, incredible DeHaan has the talent and the chafeeling.” risma to go all the — Dane DeHaan way to movie stardom. To say DeHaan is in demand is an understatement. Since making his film debut in John Sayles’ 2010 film “Amigo,” he’s shot six films, including the Beat-era drama “Kill Your Darlings” with Daniel Radcliffe and Michael C. Hall and “Devil’s Knot,” the Atom Egoyan thriller about the wrongful conviction of the West Memphis Three. Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon co-star. This fall, DeHaan also will pop up in “Jack and Diane,” a lesbian horror romance starring Juno Temple and Kylie Minogue, and “The Place Beyond the Pines,” a gangster saga in which DeHaan plays the love child of Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes. “Jack and Diane” opens Nov. 2, and “The Place Beyond the Pines” will premiere at September’s Toronto Film Festival. “My life is going a whole lot better than I ever thought it would go,” the actor, 25, says. “I can’t spend too much time thinking about it because it becomes overwhelming. I try to take it day by day, and, literally, every day there’s something very exciting for me to do. … It can be exhausting. But getting to give so much of yourself to something you See STARDOM, Page 4F

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — It’s the moment before the moment of truth. The new fall series are in the wings, just days or weeks from bursting into view and discovering their fate. Their stars, producers and network bosses are full of anticipation and resolve. That’s what the recent Television Critics Association powwow was all about: Casts and execs parading before the nation’s TV reporters to get them stoked. Granted, many of the stars who

hawked their show with such conviction were relying on blind faith. Most were still a few days from resuming production. Some hadn’t even seen any upcoming scripts. Their only firsthand knowledge was based on the series pilot they shot months ago. But never mind the unknowns to be dealt with once they got back to work. They were excited that soon their show would reach the public and, just maybe, catch fire and air for years, then reign forever in syndicated reruns — a jackpot that might bring them new or boosted fame and untold riches,

even a place in the annals of great TV. The stakes are sky-high and, each fall, hope springs eternal. So does reasonable doubt for most of the stars. They know launching a series that clicks with viewers is like striking oil or taking gold at the Olympics. The painful truth is the shows the stars came plugging at TCA will most likely be gone a year from now,whensomeofthesameactors could be right back here promoting their next series — those actors, that is, who are lucky enough to land another series so quickly.

Consider Laura Benanti from the upcoming NBC comedy “Go On,” who a year earlier sat here on the dais in the Beverly Hilton Hotel’s grand ballroom as part of the ensemble of NBC’s “The Playboy Club”—whichwasaxedlastfallafter airing just three weeks. Alongside her was “Go On” costar Matthew Perry, who last season was at TCA plugging his ABC sitcom “Mr. Sunshine.” During the “Go On” session one reporter’s question to him began with, “A lot of people in this room See STARS, Page 5F

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One might think at first glance that Cricket was insubstantial and dumb, but Dane beautifully conveyed Cricket’s heart and intelligence.” The movie is set in a time, not unlike today, when the gap between the rich and the poor seems ever-widening. DeHaan sees other parallels as well. “I think moonshine (stills) are like the equivalent, in a way, of modern meth labs,” the actor says. “Just like moonshine, meth is cooked in secret and is sold illegally, untaxed. Obviously, meth is a whole lot worse for you than moonshine, but just in terms of the culture of it, there’s clear similarities.” Before shooting began, DeHaan prepared by researching Rickets, the condition that left Cricket with twisted, bent legs. In an attempt to get a feel for Cricket’s pain, DeHaan tried, literally, to walk in his shoes. “I worked with the costume department to develop these shoes that on the inside were on angles so I could more consistently maintain a bend in my legs,” he says. “I wanted to make (his limp) as subtle as possible because I didn’t want the focus to be on his disabilities but on his Pr The es atr 201 by ente th d eW 2 ork Sum e sho me pS r tud ent Aug. 24, s 25 at 7pm, Aug. 26 at 2pm

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resist sharing tidbits he’s gleaned. “This bridge at Harpers Ferry was burned nine times and rebuilt nine times,” he said, indicating a photo on the wall in the gallery’s restroom. He calls that room the “Loo - vre,” by the way, in honor of both the famous French museum and the British word for lavatory. Why does he work in black-andwhite, with film? “I like the depth of it,” said Funke, who began to devote himself to photography three or four years ago. Before that he was in the business world, he added with the air of someone glad to leave that all behind. Funke’s gallery is a showcase for other artists as well. Among the many works on display are millinery from Marsha “Mona the Mad Hatter” Drummond of Devon, cider paintings by Sandy Leonard of Pikes Creek, animation design by Gerry Stankiewicz of Wilkes-Barre and pottery by Ellen Mulvenna of Harleysville. “It’s decorative as well as functional,” Funke said of Mulvenna’s bowls and tea pots. “It’s dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe. You just can’t put it over an open flame.” “I know, I sound like a commercial,” he said, chuckling at his own enthusiasm. Other artists return the compliments. “I love the gallery. I think it’s a great addition to Kingston,” said Erin Jordan, 30, of West Wyoming, whose brilliantly colored oils can be seen there.

liked ‘Mr. Sunshine,’ ” whereupon Perry got laughs with a joke at his own expense: “THIS is the room where people liked ‘Mr. Sunshine’?” “Mr. Sunshine” came and went in early 2011. Now Perry (whose new show got a sneak preview on Wednesday after NBC’s Olympics coverage) is primed to take another swing. So is Anthony Anderson, whose many TV credits include the Fox drama “KVille,” which lasted just a few weeks in fall 2007. Now he’s in the NBC sitcom “Guys With Kids” and exuding positive energy. “It’s the job that I have at hand,” said Anderson at NBC’s poolside party, “so I send nothing but positive energy to it. That’s the only way it’s going to be successful. You manifest your own destiny.” Other actors have other coping techniques. Mindy Kaling, fresh from “The Office,” is the creator-writer-star of the Fox comedy “The Mindy Project,” which suggests she might be feeling extra waves of pressure. But there’s good news, she said, for a multi-hyphenate: “When you’re starring in a show you’re also writing, you don’t have extra time to do the neurotic things I would normally do, like obsess.” “You get nervous as hell,” confided series veteran Michael Chiklis, now back with “Vegas,” a CBS drama. “I feel like this show is such a great thing, but I’m mildly superstitious and afraid to be cocky. I don’t want to get ahead of myself.” Terry O’Quinn, who scored belated TV stardom on “Lost,” now is headlining as a devilish landlord on ABC’s spooky thriller “666 Park Avenue,” and he takes nothing for granted. “I feel very uncertain, not terribly wellbalanced,” he said with a wan smile, “and having done this for a living for this long, that’s a fairly normal state. I hope the show

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Artist Kathy Connelly’s painting of a harbor is on display at A Thousand Words gallery.

I F YO U G O What: A Thousand Words fine art gallery Where: 253 Wyoming Ave., Kingston When: Usually open noon to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday Next gallery reception: Tentative date Oct. 12 Info: 899-5578 Artists whose work is on display: Kathy Connelly, Marsha “Mona the Mad Hatter” Drummond, Jennifer Fedorick, Paul Funke, Erin Jordan, Jeanne Kenney, Sandy Leonard, Robin Antolic Manjone, Ellen Mulvenna, Gerry Stankiewicz.

“It’s a great location, with a lot of traffic on a busy street,” said Stankiewicz, 29, who recently sold one of his drawings at A Thousand Words. Stankiewicz’s work is a celebration of pop culture, with purple dragons, Peewee Herman and a sword-wielding Conan the Barbarian of video game fame.

Ellen Mulvenna’s ceramic art is decorative as well as functional. Just don’t put it on an open flame.

Jordan’s oil paintings, in contrast, are much more abstract. “For me, the art is like a meditation,” she said. “I have to get to a place where I’m not thinking about anything. I pick out all the colors first and then let myself go free and see what comes out.”

“Stand out in a storm long enough, dodge enough lightning and you’ll get a good shot.” Photographer Paul Funke

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Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis in the pilot episode of ‘Vegas,’ premiering Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. on CBS.

succeeds, but I’ve become pretty philosophical about the numerous failures that one suffers in this business.” For many stars, the best policy at a moment like this is to stay sharply focused on just doing the job and let the rest of the process take care of itself. Justin Bartha stars as one-half of a committed gay couple in the NBC comedy “The New Normal,” and while declaring his pride in the show he confessed, “I don’t even know when it will air, to be honest.” “Everybody is cautiously optimistic,” said his co-star Andrew Rannells (a Tony winner for the hit musical “The Book of Mormon”), adding with cautious optimism, “our fingers are crossed.” Jordana Spiro, who formerly starred in the TBS comedy “My Boys,” insisted that right now she means to “keep my head down and do good work and not look like a schmuck” on her new Fox drama, “The Mob Doctor.” But after it premieres, that could change. “If people really respond to it I may get a bit dizzy and say, ‘Whoa, wait a second! This is kind of a big deal!’ ” Meanwhile, nothing can hold back JoAnna Garcia Swisher. A star of the NBC sitcom “Animal Practice” (which gets a post-OlympicspreviewonSunday),shealready is dreaming about a big deal. “I’m always hoping for the best; that’s mypersonality,”sheexplainedwithagrin. “I’m already thinking about syndication!”

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mers were originally designed for carrying cargo such as lumber and granite. The advent of steampowered ships and later, the railroad, eventually put them out of the shipping business. The Mary Day is one of 13 windjammers offering passenger cruises along the Maine coast in summer and early fall; all belong to the Maine Windjammer Association. We awoke on Day Two in Bucks Harbor to the smell of blueberry pancakes and fresh coffee coming from the galley. Outside, the early-morning fog was as thick as Maine chowder, so, many of the passengers went ashore to the small town of South Brooksville. The locals were gearing up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the children’s book, “One Morning in Maine,” which was set here by the late author and illustrator Robert McCloskey, a summer resident. By mid-morning the fog had burned off and many of the passengers decided to go swimming, some of the younger passengers climbing out onto the ship’s bowsprit before leaping some 15 feet (5 meters) into the chilly water. Following a macaroni and cheese lunch that one passenger said was reason enough to book a trip again next year, we headed back out on to the bay. More than a dozen harbor porpoises could be seen surfacing in the calm wa-

Olivia Trankina of Marietta, Ga., and Liz Archibald of Clarks Summit, Penn., leap from the bowsprit of the schooner Mary Day in Bucks Harbor in South Brooksville, Maine.

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Captain Barry King, on the guitar, joins passengers Sarah Washburn, playing violin, and her husband, Ryan Jesperson, during a musical evening aboard the Mary Day off Ilseboro, Maine. Its sleeping cabins are heated and have nine feet of headroom.

ters. At another point, we sailed past a rocky ledge occupied by dozens of seals. Uninhabited islands were as numerous as buoys marking lobster traps. The relatively small size of the schooner cruise tends to create camaraderie among its passengers. Whether it’s the teamwork from helping to raise the ship’s seven sails, or from sharing breakfast in the cozy main saloon, you can’t help but get to know your shipmates. These friendships and the casual atmo-

sphere are among the reasons Donna Archibald, along with her husband and daughter, were marking their sixth cruise with the fleet. The Archibalds, from Clarks Summit, Pa., have cruised on big ships but prefer the more informal windjammers. On a cruise liner, “you’re not as laid-back as on a schooner. You’re more on the go because you want to get in your day trips to the islands. You don’t really have time to sit back and get to know everyone be-

cause they’re all busy doing something else. And there are shows and captain’s dinners, so you have to get dressed up for that,” said Archibald. “Here you kind of roll out of your bunk, spritz your hair, and you’re ready to go.” Finally, on Day Three, the captain’s prediction proved true. The Mary Day and all aboard returned to Camden Harbor, its majestic sails down and ready for the next scenic trip to nowhere along the Maine coast.

The schooner Mary Day sits at anchor in the morning fog off South Brooksville, Maine. The 90-foot Mary Day, which is celebrating its 50th season, is the first schooner in the Maine windjammer fleet to be built specifically to accommodate passengers.

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SURF, SAND AND SEA Maine windjammer offers scenic trip along coast

By ROBERT BUKATY The Associated Press

AMDEN, Maine — Capt. Barry King is wrapping up his “welcome aboard” speech in the galley of the schooner Mary Day when he gets around to the question everyone has regarding the trip’s itinerary. “So where are we going?” he asks rhetorically. “We’re going Camden. Should be there in three days.”

Day One started out sunny, but In other words, there is no itinerary. All we know is that our light fog came and went throughjourney will end right back here out the day. By late afternoon we where it’s starting, in Camden anchored off an island about 15 Harbor. Where we go between miles (24 kilometers) east of now and then will mostly depend Camden. The all-female crew shuttled passengers ashore in on the wind and weather. With no set schedule, no cell rowboats. After a day of doing not much, other than phone signal, no helping to raise and noisy motors, what MORE INFO lower the ship’s masbetter way to relax than on a Maine MARY DAY: Based in sive sails, it was time for an all-you-can-eat windjammer? Camden, Maine; On this sunny day http://www.schooner- lobster bake on the beach. in early August, the maryday.com or Most folks turned Mary Day sailed out 800-992-2218. Remaining cruises for down the captain’s ofonto picturesque Pe- the season through fers after eating two. nobscot Bay. Behind Sept. 27 range from David Ernest, a colus, Camden’s busy $625 to $950 per harbor, white church person depending on lege student from Lynnfield, Mass., steeples and rounded departure date and managed to polish off mountains created a length of cruise (three, four or six four. classic Maine back- days). After dinner we redrop. Ahead of us was MAINE WINDJAMturned to the schoonPenobscot Bay, with MERS: Cruises ofer and sailed north, more than 200 fered through late spruce-covered is- September and early arriving at Buck’s Harbor after dark. lands, making it one October on 13 windThe 90-foot (27of the state’s finest jammers belonging to Maine Windjammer meter) Mary Day, cruising grounds. Association, http:// With more than 5,000 www.sailmainecoast- which is celebrating its 50th season, is the miles (8,000 kilome- .com . first schooner in the ters) of jagged coastline, you’re never far from a quiet Maine windjammer fleet to be harbor or secluded cove to drop built specifically to accommodate passengers. Its sleeping cabanchor and go ashore. “The beauty of it to me is every ins are heated and have nine feet week we can go somewhere we (three meters) of headroom. Most of the Maine’s windjamhaven’t been before,” said King. “There are always new places to explore.” See WINDJAMMER, Page 5F

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The schooner Mary Day, right, sails in a schooner race with other members of Maine’s windjammer fleet off Rockland, Maine.

Captain Barry King draws various sailing vessels to help answer a passenger’s question.

Sawyer King, 12, the son of the captain, rides on the bowsprit of the 90-foot passenger schooner Mary Day

Maggy Mulhern, left, and Katharine Mead, prepare a lobster bake for dinner on the shore of a small island in Penobscot Bay Maine.

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