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LUZERNE COUNTY COUNCIL: Historic government change made as first-ever 11-member ruling body takes office

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Luzerne County President Judge Thomas Burke, bottom center, administers the oath of office to nine of the 11 memberselect of the Luzerne County Council on Monday morning in Wilkes-Barre.

Vote in favor of home rule led to change The first 11-member Luzerne County Council was sworn in and seated Monday, ushering in the historic switch to a citizen-designed and voter-approved home rule government. Kingston resident Brian Shiner captured the sentiment of many inside the courthouse Monday when he asked the new council during its first meeting to officially rename the commissioners’ meeting room where they were gathered. “We got rid of the commissioners. Now let’s get rid of their room,” Shiner said. Shiner also asked councilmen Stephen A. Urban, a former commissioner, and his son, Stephen J. Urban, about their absence at the preceding joint swearing-in ceremony in the courthouse rotunda. The men opted to have a notary administer the oath at a private family gathering. “I was very happy that there was a joint swearing-in today, and I’m glad to see the Urbans have decided to join the rest of our new government,” Shiner said, generating some chuckles in the audience. Jackson Township resident Ed Chesnovitch also commented on their absence. Stephen A. Urban said later in the meeting that he and his son wanted to See COUNCIL, Page 10A

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Luzerne County home rule charter drafter Jim Haggerty offers remarks as master of ceremony Monday.

Councilman Jim Bobeck and daughter, Natalie, after Monday’s ceremony.

Tom Pribula became the first appointed manager in Luzerne County’s new home rule government Monday, receiving rave reviews from some audience members. Pribula will serve anywhere from 30 days to six months until the new county council selects a perma- Pribula nent manager. Interim managers have all the power of permanent managers to make appointments and handle day-to-day operations. The 53-year-old Conyngham Township resident served as county budget/finance chief from 2008 to 2010, resigning in large part over the then-commissioner administration’s See PRIBULA, Page 10A

DES MOINES, Iowa — The White House their goal, Republican presidential hopefuls raced across Iowa on Monday in a final, full day of frenzied appeals for support in precinct caucuses that open the 2012 campaign. “It is the race you make it,” an upset-minded Rick Santorum told voters Paul soon to pick a winner. In the race’s final hours, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney predicted victory and former Romney House Speaker Newt Gingrich all but forecast his own defeat. From Sioux City in the western part of the state to Davenport in the Santorum east, the six presidential hopefuls hustled through 23 fast-paced campaign events combined. That and the $13 million or more already spent on television commercials was evidence enough of the outsized importance Iowa holds in the race to pick a Republican opponent for President Barack Obama in the fall. Romney had one eye on his GOP rivals and another on Obama as he argued he is in the best position of all to capture the White House. The president has been “a great divider, the great complainer, the great excuse giver, the great blamer,” said the former Massachusetts governor, who is making his second try for the nomination and has been at or near the top of the Iowa polls since the campaign began. Later, before a noisy crowd in Marion, he predicted his own victory in a state that humbled him four years ago. “We’re going to See CAUCUS, Page 6A

Police canines: Their noses know By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

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Area officers depend on dogs’ keen sense

Frantic last day for GOP hopefuls

Candidates make last stops before first voting event of presidential campaign.

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outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, in the Winter Classic on Monday at Citizens Bank Park. Playing on a rink that stretched from first base to third base, the Rangers made the league’s fifth Classic event a memorable one, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to stay atop the Eastern Conference standings. 1B

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ing marijuana through the Back Mountain on Nov. 3. When McAlarney refused a request to search his car, canine Aron was brought in. The mere sight of Aron sparked an alleged confession by McAlarney. “Once(McAlarney)sawthattheK-9unitwasinfact on scene, he stated that the dog was going to hit on his car because there was weight inside and then further stated the weight was a quarter pound of marijuana,” arrest records say. The alleged discovery of marijuana in McAlarney’s car resulted in a search at a house where Hanover Township police dog Ado led to the discovery of 5 pounds of “high-grade” marijuana, a handgun, pack-

Law enforcement officials who have canine units agree criminals can’t beat the nose of a dog. Whether narcotics are hidden behind an electrical outletorinsidethedoorpanelofacar,oddsareapolice canine will detect them within seconds. It happened to a Hanover Township man twice on the same day. Dallas Township police stopped a vehicle driven by Casey John McAlarney, 23, on suspicion he was mov- See DOGS, Page 10A

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Pictured is Hanover Township Police Department canine Ado at a Nov. 4, 2011, drug bust.

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Former TL publisher Smith dies in Florida Harrison Harvey Smith headed Wilkes-Barre Publishing Co. from 1946 to 1978.

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WILKES-BARRE – A longtime president and publisher of the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Co. passed away New Year’s Day at his home in Florida. Harrison Harvey Smith, 96, of Key Biscayne, died after suffering a cardiac arrest shortly after midnight, his daughter said. “He was not sick at all; he was healthy,” Barbara DeWitt Smith, 69, said Monday from her home in Los Angeles. “He was with his wife (Dorothy) at home watching the

New York City festivities and had just watched the (Times Square) ball drop,” she said. Smith Her father had planned to go to a dinner dance on New Year’s Eve, DeWitt Smith said, but he had a cold and decided to stay home. Smith was publisher of The Times Leader Evening News Record from 1946 to 1978, when he then sold the paper to Capital Cities Communications. In 1908, the Wilkes-Barre Times and the Wilkes-Barre Leader were bought and merged by several businessmen, including Fred C. Kirkendall, who

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asked his roommate from Lafayette College, Col. Ernest G. Smith, to come help. When Ernest Smith died in 1945, his son, Harrison Harvey Smith, took over as president of the publishing company. Other principals of the company were John A. Hourigan and Dr. Frederick Johnson. After graduating from Northwestern University at the Medill School of Journalism, Smith worked as a reporter at The Times Leader before joining the U.S. Army in1945. He returned to Wilkes-Barre a year later. He wrote two regular columns, Little Studies, which were stories about his family and five daughters; and Valley Views, which were historical pieces about the Wyoming Valley.

Not only was her father a reporter, using facts to tell a story to readers, DeWitt Smith said, but he was also a man who “never ran out of telling stories” – having traveled to every continent except Antarctica. “He never let the facts get in the way of telling a good story, despite being a good journalist,” DeWitt Smith said. She recalled stories of her father traveling to the Middle East with the American Society of Newspaper Editors in1956, when he interviewed David Ben-Gurion, the first prime minister of Israel, and King Hussein, who at the age of 20 had been appointed king of Jordan, and Gamal Nasser, the first president of Egypt. “My father had a photograph of himself with these three world

leaders ... just when they were ascending their power,” DeWitt Smith said. Smith, a father of five girls, often told stories of a summer home his parents had in Nantucket and taking the Lehigh Valley Railroad to New York City, Connecticut, Massachusetts and into Nantucket on a regular basis. “The stories he told amazed me and my sisters, even when he was a little boy,” DeWitt Smith said. DeWitt Smith says what she’ll miss most about her father is his spirit of having a good time. “The legacy that I’ve learned from my father is that he was a man who never complained and he knew how to enjoy himself,” DeWitt Smith said. Smith’s obituary is on page 8A.

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By SARAH HITE shite@timesleader.com

DALLAS TWP. – The Dallas School Board discussed expanding the high school academic schedule at a meeting Monday night. Superintendent Frank Galicki said the board is considering switching from the four-period block-stylescheduletoafive-period schedule. He said the goal is to utilizethenewhighschooltoitsfullest potential while also offering students more educational opportunities. Each period would be decreased by eight minutes, from 81 minutes to 73 minutes. The first period of the day would be 76 minutes with the elimination of homeroom, in which teachers track students’ attendance. Flex period, time at the end of thedaywhenstudentscangetextra homework help or convene with academic clubs, will be eliminated. Galicki said high school PrincipalJeffShafferhasbeenworkingon a new scheduling system for two years, but delayed its inception due to the completion of the high school in September. The school was built with more space for related arts courses, including food technology, prototyping and pre-engineering courses, but Galicki said students had trouble adding these classes to their schedules because of the four-period limitation. BoardPresidentCatherineWega said no new teachers would be needed to expand upon current course offerings. She said adding theextraperiodinthedaywouldal-

The next Dallas School Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 in the administration building.

so unlock current teachers’ schedules, allowing them to instruct extra courses. She also said there would be needforsomecoursematerials,but mostofthenecessitieshavealready beenpurchasedforthenewclasses. Shaffer will present more information about the scheduling changesattheboard’smeetingnext Monday. Inotherbusiness,BusinessManager Grant Palfey said the district will keep its promise in not raising taxes above the Act 1 index this year. The Act 1 index is based on the state weekly wage index and limits thepercentagebywhichschooldistricts can raise taxes. The Act 1 indexforthe2012-13schoolyearis2.1 percent. Districts must apply for special exceptions if they plan to raise taxes above the limit. Palfey said the district could apply for exceptions in special education and employee pensions, but recommendedtotheboardthatthe district remain at or below the index because of past tax increases to pay for the new high school building. “There’s no question it’s going to be a challenge again,” said Palfey. Galicki added most of the budgeting process is dependent upon the state budget, which is released in March.

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NANTICOKE – City police are investigating the slashing of three people inside the Prospect Street Café early Sunday morning. Nanticoke police Detective Capt. William Shultz said two men and woman were slashed in the face by an unknown female around 2 a.m. A female victim, who was not identified by police, was taken to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center for facial injuries caused by a sharp instrument. A Facebook social networking page created identifies Jennifer Mieczkowski, 30, of Nanticoke, as the woman attacked, and indicates

a gathering on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at city hall to address the incident. A message left at a phone number for Mieczkowski was not immediately returned Monday. One man involved in the incident refused medical treatment at the scene, Shultz said. The second man suffered injuries to his jaw, eye and head. Shultz said the police learned the female suspect is white, about 21 yearsold,about5feettallwithblack or dark-colored hair. Shultz said police expect to file charges once the suspect is identified. Anyone with information is asked to call Nanticoke police at 570-735-2200.

Margaret L. Boyes December 30, 2011

argaret “Peggy” L. Boyes, 82, Dallas, died peacefully Friday morning, December 30, 2011 in Golden Living Center, East Mountain, while convalescing after surgery. Peggy was born in Plymouth, daughter of the late Thomas and Marie Pearce Frantz of Kingston Township and was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of1947. She retired from the Dallas School District, where she worked as a school secretary. She was a longtime member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church. A loving mother to her three sons, she volunteered for many years as a Cub Scout Den mother and a Sunday school teacher. Peggy was preceded in death by More Obituaries, Page 8A

her beloved husband, Warren C. Boyes Sr. Surviving are her three sons, Warren, Peachtree City, Ga.; George; Jeffrey, Sweet Valley, and Hugh, Dallas; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; sister Delphine Evans, North Lake; brother, Thomas Frantz. Funeral will be held Wednesday, January 4, at 11 a.m. from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Leslie Halchak, pastor of Orange Methodist Church, officiating. Friends may call Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas.

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Emergency personnel from several departments responded to a fire Monday night at 56 Main St. in Luzerne. The blaze was in a multi-unit apartment building. Reports indicate residents were still inside the building when the fire started shortly after 7:30 p.m. No injuries were reported, however, and the cause of the fire was unknown Monday night. Emergency responders from Luzerne, Pringle and Courtdale boroughs responded.

Forty Fort reorganizes for 2012 The borough is preparing for its 125th anniversary celebration later this year. By CAMILLE FIOTI Times Leader Correspondent

FORTY FORT -- At its reorganization meeting Monday, borough council voted to appoint Joe Chacke as council president and Frank Michaels as vice president. Karen Martinelli, Robert Craig, Rick Kamus and Frank Michaels were sworn in to new four-year terms on council. Council also voted for the following appointments: Denise Syms, borough secretary; Bonnie Arnone, assistant sec-

retary; Samuel A. Falcone, borough solicitor; Quad 3 Group, borough engineer; Jack Gill, zoning solicitor; Stephen Nowroski, building inspector/code enforcement officer; James Shedlarski, fire chief; Bob Smith, fire marshal, and Eleanor Babonis, health officer. Council voted to maintain the current schedule for its regular meetings, which are held the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and the work sessions on the third Monday of the month, also at 7:30 p.m. Sherry Yeninas, a member of the borough’s 125th anniversary committee, unveiled several souvenirs commemorating the borough’s 125th anniversary of its in-

corporation. The souvenirs in the form of a coin, key chain, travel mug, t-shirt and others will be available for purchase by next week. All proceeds from the sales will help offset the cost of the anniversary celebration, which will take place in the soccer fields June 21-24. The souvenirs can be purchased at the borough building, at tables along the Kingston/Forty Fort Memorial Day Parade route and the anniversary celebration. The event will coincide with the annual fireworks celebration sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts in Forty Fort and will include a parade, pony rides and other family activities.

Dallas welcomes three council members There are now six serving members on the board, a decrease from last year. By SARAH HITE shite@timesleader.com

DALLAS – Council reorganized and three council members were sworn in Monday night. Lee Eckert and Chris Matus were sworn in for another term. Both have served on council for the past four years. Charles Youngman was sworn in as a first-time council member. Council now has six serving members. Last year council petitioned Luzerne County Court to decrease its size from seven to five members. The petition was approved, and the decrease will be complete by next election. Eckert was voted as president and council member Robert Edgerton was chosen as vice president. Matus had previous served in the position.

Council also voted to change its meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month. The following persons were reappointed to positions in the borough: Tracey Michael Carr as borough manager, borough secretary and zoning officer; Carl Alber as assistant zoning officer and code enforcement officer, Mary Herbert as treasurer, Jeffrey Malak as solicitor, Karen Fiorello as administrative assistant, Harry Vivian as emergency management coordinator, the Dallas Area Municipal Authority as sewage enforcement officer, Mark Van Etten as real estate tax certifier and James Drury as chief of police. Drew Regan, Margaret Baney and Kathy Kupstas were appointed to the zoning hearing board. Frank Rollman, Joseph Gilroy and Barbara King were appointed to the planning commission. Nancy Eckert, Vivian and Joseph Fiorello were appointed to the property maintenance code

W H AT ’ S N E X T The next Borough Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 in the municipal building.

appeals board. Mayor Tim Carroll was appointed as a representative to DAMA and the Back Mountain Community Partnership. John Oliver was also appointed as a representative to the municipal authority. Council also reappointed the following individuals to serve on the Back Mountain Regional Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with Jackson, Lehman and Lake townships: Vivian as chief coordinator representing Dallas Borough, John Wilkes Jr. as deputy chief coordinator representing Jackson Township, James Welby as assistant coordinator representing Lehman Township and Dennis Barney Dobinick as assistant coordinator representing Lake Township.

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Dallas man died after a crash A Saturday in Bethlehem Town-

ship, Northampton County. State police at Bethlehem said 53-year-old Thomas J. Reed died Sunday morning after his 2012 Honda Civic crashed on state Route 22. Police said Reed was rounding a curve in the roadway when he lost control of the Civic just after 10:30 p.m.. Police said the car struck an embankment and rolled over multiple times. Reed was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, where he later died.

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Crash at Woodlands Inn Police said they responded to the Woodlands Inn lot for a report of a crash early Friday morning. Israel Gargi reported he was rearended in Wilkes-Barre Township by a Dodge Caravan and located the van at the Woodlands Inn, police said. Police said they observed the van trying to leave the Woodlands lot and that would not stop for police officers. The driver nearly struck a police cruiser head-on, police said. Police said they arrested Roger F. Uchin, 30, of North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, for driving under the influence, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, recklessly endangering another person and expired inspection. Uchin was taken to a local hospital for a blood-alcohol test and then to the county prison for overnight arraignment, police said

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Geisinger ER doc honed skills in war zone Physician returned from Afghanistan By GERI GIBBONS Times Leader Correspondent

PLAINS TWP. -- When Dr. Timothy Cheslock entered the Emergency Room of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center clad in a set of navy blue scrubs at 9 on Monday morning, it was difficult to guess that the young doctor had just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan serving as a Pennsylvania Army National Guard major. Surrounded by a host of administrators and physicians, Cheslock is greeted warmly by those he will be working with at the medical center. “To have someone on staff who consistently puts service above self is a real asset,” said Ron Strony, director of the Emergency Room at Geisinger North.

“We relied heavily on our physical exams and clinical skills … .”

Operations Manager George Rittle echoes the sentiment, describing Cheslock as a “great guy, a class act, a great Dr. Timothy physician.” Cheslock Cheslock, Geisinger doctor who has served in the military for 15 years, said that not only was his tour in Afghanistan an opportunity to serve his country, but it also gave him a chance to hone his basic skills. “We relied heavily on our physical exams and clinical skills because we did not have access to state-of-the-art equipment,” he said.

While in Afghanistan Cheslock provided primary and emergency care to U.S. servicemen and civilians at the New Kabul Compound. Along with medics, he provided sick-call services and emergency care to the more than 1,000 civilians and military personnel assigned there. He also trained U.S. medical personnel, refining clinical processes so that quality of care would be improved in the long term. Cheslock’s roots in the area run deep. Graduating from Bishop Hafey High School, he then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from King’s College. Originally a physician’s assistant, he sought a new challenge, and in 2007 graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Dr. Timothy Cheslock sits in a room in the Emergency Department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Cheslock said his new challenge would be to simply settle in to Geisinger Wyoming Valley’s ER and begin doing what he always does, “practice good medicine.”

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Museum featured on TV

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Dog event at bookstore Barnes & Noble Bookstore at the Arena Hub Plaza will host a reading day that will include some of Therapy Dogs International Tail Waggin’ Tutors, according to an email news release. Volunteer handlers and dogs from two local groups, Welcome Waggers and South Paws, will be instore on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In accordance with the Tail Waggin’ Tutors “Children Reading to Dogs” program, children of all ages are invited to read to the dogs. Handlers and dogs will rotate throughout the day in 1 1/2 hours shifts with three to four different handlers/dogs each shift from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Children can choose a book from the shelf that both the child and dog will enjoy. For more information on Therapy Dogs International and the Tail Waggin’ Tutors program, visit their website: www.tdi-dogs.org. For more information on this and other events at the Arena Hub Plaza store, call (570) 829-4210.

Cheslock’s wife, Stephanie, and his children, Abigail, 6, and Claire, 3, are proud of Cheslock, and very glad to have him back in the area. The family lives in Moscow.

Homicides in 2011 top 2010 First half of year saw more violent deaths than in the second half. There were 2 justifiable homicides.

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The History Channel’s “Brad Meltzer’s Decoded!” will present Houdini Museum magicians and experts Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz in “Houdini Murdered?” about the early-20th century magician’s unusual death that will air Wednesday at 10 p.m. and Thursday at 2:01 a.m., according to an emailed release from the museum. The History Channel segment tells of the mysteries of Houdini’s death and some never-before-revealed secrets about what happened in Houdini’s dressing room when he was punched in the stomach, an incident that led to his untimely death. More of this recent information about his death can be found at the Houdini Museum website at http:// houdini.org/houdinimurdered.html. After that, The Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum” will repeat the story from Scranton’s Houdini Museum about one of Houdini’s most controversial escapes on Tuesday, Jan. 10, “Mysteries at the Museum” 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 11, “Mysteries at the Museum” 3 a.m. The Travel Channel calls its segment “Keys to Houdini’s Secrets.” It features Dietrich, celebrity magician and escape artist, who is a director of the Houdini Museum, located at 1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton.

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Nathan Newton, 51, and Gary Edwards, 59, both of Forty Fort, gave a tour of the Kingdom Hall last week and talked about their religion. “First of all, we don’t think we’rebetterthananybodyelse; BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER we respect people and their beliefs,” Edwards said. “We are Congregation elders Gary Edwards, left, and Nathan New-

The first half of last year was violent with 10 people intentionally killed, while the last six months were relatively peaceful with two killed at the hands of another. There were four deaths caused by alleged drunken drivers, and a teenager was killed in a non-alcohol-related crash in Luzerne County in 2011. In 2010, there were eight deaths ruled homicide and two people killed by drunken drivers. Jan. 3: Kayla McGrady, 15, of Edwardsville, was killed in a crash on Suscon Road, Pittston Township, when Scott Smith, 17, lost control of the vehicle due to speeding. Jan. 16: Vladimir Ruiz, 21, and Judah Hope, 23, were killed outside a nightclub on North Wyoming Street in Hazleton. A fist fight was arranged to settle the differences between Ruiz and Angel Sanchez, 20. During the fight, Ruiz was stabbed multiple times and Hope was gunned down across the street. Sanchez and Rodolfo Hiraldo Perez, 26, were charged in the homicide of Ruiz, while Willis Gonzalez, 22, remains on the run for the deadly shooting of Hope, according to arrest records. Jan. 29: Wilkes-Barre police continue to search for Evaristo Tapia, 33, in the killing of Evaristo G. Tlatenchi, 40, inside a Dana Street house. Police allege Tapia crawled through a kitchen window and stabbed Tlatenchi, who had a relationship with his ex-wife. Police suspect Tapia fled the county and may be in Mexico. Feb. 6: State police at Wyoming said Matthew Brokenshire, 24, shot and killed his girlfriend, Caitlin McGuire, 24, before taking his own life inside her residence on West Eighth Street, Franklin Township. Feb. 15: A poker game turned deadly inside a house on East Mine Street, Hazleton. Police allege Jaboar Stanley, 29, shot and killed Emmanuel Felix, 20, during the poker game, arrest records say. March 8: Kingston police allege Kathleen Jordan, 49, drank a beer after she allegedly killed her boyfriend, Milo Reilly, 45, with a shotgun inside their residence on Valley View Drive, Pringle. Court records say Reilly and Jordan had an abusive relationship. March 8: Plains Township police charged Robert Wickham, 55, of Dallas, for a tow-truck mishap that caused fatal head injuries to Denise Polinchak, 55, outside the Social Security Administration building on East Mountain Boulevard. Wickham, a tow truck operator for Herbert’s Towing, was dispatched to the parking lot when Polinchak had trouble with her vehicle.

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Kelsey Williams of Hanover Township tries out the stationary bicycles at the new wellness center inside the YMCA in Wilkes-Barre during its open house on Monday afternoon.

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a member so he can prepare for this summer’s Wilkes-Barre WILKES-BARRE -- “I like what I’ve Triathlon with his brothseen so far,” said Wayne Grilz of Asher. ley as he tested out a new virtual exer- To see additional The renovation procise bike during an open house Monject, which has been day at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA. photos and video, visit under way for several Built in 1934, the facility, which is www.times years, should be comundergoing a $5.7 million makeover, leader.com pleted by May. It inheld a ribbon-cutting ceremony to cluded constructing a unveil its new Wellness Center. “The equipment is state-of-the-art,” new six-lane pool and 21 apartments that will cater to Wilkes University said Grilz, 61, as he peddled his way through a scenic, mountainous course. students. The new wellness center, Grilz, who attended the event with his which is outfitted with mostly new equipment, flat-screen TVs and a rubbrother Dave Grilz, 55, of WilkesBarre, said he is considering becoming berized floor, is situated over the forBy CAMILLE FIOTI Times Leader Correspondent

S P E C I A L R AT E S E T The YMCA is running a membership special until Sunday. New members pay $1 per day, which is a savings of over $200 annually.

mer pool. To fill the pool, concrete beams were anchored in place from top to bottom, and a layer of concrete was poured on top, said Meghan Davis, the Y’s marketing and communications director. The wellness center used to be on See YMCA, Page 5A

New W-B Jehovah’s Witnesses hall opens Congregation is growing at Scott and Laird streets location in the city. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Jehovah’s Witnesses opened its new Kingdom Hall at Scott and Laird streets in November, and according to two elders, thecongregationthereisgrowing. There are two auditoriums in the new building and four services are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. There are additional meetings held during the week.

OPEN HOUSE When: Saturday, noon to 2 p.m.; and Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to noon Where: Kingdom Hall, Scott & Laird streets, Wilkes-Barre Features: Tour of building; slide show of the construction project

ton, both of Forty Fort, describe the two auditoriums inside the new Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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Cops: Body is of gunman Man allegedly killed park ranger By MIKE BAKER Associated Press

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Not a totally rosy scenario

An Occupy protester with a sign marches Monday along Colorado Boulevard during the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Several hundred of the protesters marched at the end of the traditional parade in a pre-arranged demonstration.

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. — An armed Iraq War veteran suspected of killing a Mount Rainier National Park ranger managed to evade snowshoe-wearing SWAT teams and dogs on his trail for nearly a day. He couldn’t, however, escape chest-deep snow. A plane searching the remote wilderness for Benjamin Colton Barnes, 24, on Monday discovered his body lying face down on the mountain. Barnes is believed to have fled to the remote park on Sunday to hide after an earlier shooting at a New Year’s house party near Seattle that wounded four, two critically. Authorities suspect he shot ranger Margaret Anderson later Sunday. SWAT teams used to urban standoffs trekked deep into the backcountry.

Immediately after Sunday’s shooting, police cleared the park of visitors and mounted a manhunt. Fear that tourists could be caught in the crossfire in a shootout with Barnes -who had survivalist training -- prompted officials to hold more than 100 people at the visitors’ center before evacuating them in the middle of the night. Barnes, who was believed to be carrying a cache of weapons, has had a troubled transition to civilian life, with accusations he suffers post-traumatic stress disorder and is suicidal. He was involved in a custody dispute in July, during which his toddler daughter’s mother sought a temporary restraining order against him, according to court documents. The woman told authorities he was suicidal and possibly suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after deploying to Iraq in 2007-2008. She alleged that he gets easily irrita-

ted, angry and depressed and keeps an arsenal of weapons in his home. She wrote that she feared for the child’s safety. Late Sunday police said Barnes was a susAnderson pect in another shooting incident. On New Year’s, there was an argument at a house party in Skyway, south of Seattle, and gunfire erupted, police said. Barnes was connected to the shooting, Barnes said Sgt. Cindi West, King County Sheriff’s spokeswoman. Anderson had set up a roadblock Sunday morning to stop a man who had blown through a checkpoint rangers use to check if vehicles have tire chains for winter conditions. A gunman opened fire on her before she was able to exit her vehicle, authorities say.

OK, HOLIDAYS. WRAP IT UP! TIME TO GO.

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A show of military strength

test-fired a surface-to-surface cruise missile Monday in a drill its Inavyran chief said proved Tehran was in

complete control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the passageway for onesixth of the world’s oil supply. The 10-day naval maneuvers, which are set to end today, were Iran’s latest show of strength in the face of mounting international criticism over its nuclear program. Tehran has threatened to close the strait as retaliation to new U.S. economic sanctions. The official IRNA news agency said the missile “successfully hit its intended target” during the exercise. CORONADO, CALIF.

Two shooting victims ID’d

A family member says two of the four people found dead in a New Year’s shooting at a California condominium were a Navy pilot and his younger sister. Tom Reis said Monday that his 25year-old son, David Reis, and 24-yearold daughter, Karen Reis, were confirmed as victims by the Navy. David Reis was training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar since September. Karen Reis graduated from University of California, San Diego, in 2009 and stayed in the area. Authorities have said they found a dead man in the doorway of a Coronado condo and the bodies of two men and a woman inside after a report of gunfire early Sunday.

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eth Alexander wraps a reindeer for storage on Monday at the Bank of America Corporate Center in Charlotte, N.C. Employees with Media Advertising Design of Matthews were working to dismantle the Christmas tree and pack away the holiday items.

LAGOS, NIGERIA

Cost of gas doubles

Irate drivers in Africa’s most populous nation paid more than twice the usual price Monday after the government quietly removed a long-cherished consumer subsidy that had kept gas affordable, prompting fears of strikes and unrest. Gas powers Nigeria’s generators because the national electricity supply is sporadic at best, and fuel also keeps engines running in traffic that can snarl for hours. The government’s announcement — made over a long holiday weekend — drew outrage. “This New Year ‘gift’ by the presidency is callous, insensitive and is intended to cause anarchy in the country,” said a joint statement by two unions who said they were planning general strikes and protests in the coming days. Unrest would only add to Nigeria’s security woes: President Goodluck Jonathan already declared a state of emergency over the weekend in parts of the country hit by a growing Islamic insurgency that is fueled in part by widespread poverty. LOS ANGELES

Man arrested in arsons

Authorities arrested a man Monday in connection with dozens of suspected arson fires that destroyed parked cars, scorched buildings and rattled Los Angeles residents over the New Year’s weekend. Police declined to identify the man, but said he was to be booked later on arson charges arising from 53 fires that have flared since Friday in Hollywood, neighboring West Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley. The suspect resembled a “person of interest” captured on videotape Saturday near a carport. He was stopped early Monday in a van that matched a description given by witnesses. Firefighters have not responded to any other suspicious fires since the man was detained, Capt. Jamie Moore said.

Renewed oil pipeline debate holds risk for Obama Some unions say the Keystone XL pipeline would create thousands of jobs. Environmentalists fear spill. By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Congress are starting the election year locked in a tussle over a proposed 1,700-mile oil pipeline from Canada to Texas that will force the White House to make a politically risky choice between two key Democratic constituencies. Some unions say the Keystone XL pipeline would create thousands of jobs. Environmentalists fear it could lead to an oil

spill disaster. A law Obama signed just before Christmas that temporarily extended the payroll tax cut included a Republican-written provision compelling him to make a speedy decision on whether to build the pipeline. The administration is warning it would rather say no than rush a decision in an election year. It’s a dicey proposition for Obama, who enjoyed strong support from both organized labor and environmentalists in his winning 2008 campaign for the White House. Environmental advocates, already disappointed with his failure to achieve climate change legislation and the administration’s decision to delay new smog standards, have made it clear that approval of

the pipeline would dampen their enthusiasm for Obama in the upcoming November election. Some liberal donors even threatened to cut off funds to Obama’s re-election campaign to protest the project, which opponents say would transport “dirty oil” that requires huge amounts of energy to extract. If he rejects the pipeline, Obama risks losing support from organized labor, a key part of the Democratic base, for thwarting thousands of jobs. Obama appeared to have skirted what some dubbed the “Keystone conundrum” in November when the State Department announced it was postponing a decision on the pipeline until after this year’s election.

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Protesters still being killed, says League But Syrian government has withdrawn heavy weaponry from cities, Arab League says. By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY and HAMZA HENDAWI Associated Press

BEIRUT — Syrian security forces are still killing anti-government protesters despite the presence of foreign monitors in the country, the head of the Arab League said Monday. But he insisted the observer mission has yielded important concessions from the Damascus re- “The misgime, such as the withdrawal sion’s phiof heavy weap- losophy is ons from cities. Syria’s oppo- to protect sition cau- civilians, tioned the obso if one is servers not to be taken in by killed, then President our misBashar Assad’s sion is ingovernment, which has un- complete.” leashed a withNabil Elaraby ering military Head of Arab assault to crush League a 9-month-old uprising. Opposition groups have been deeply critical of the mission, saying it is simply giving Assad cover for his crackdown. “The Arab League has fallen victim to the regime’s typical traps, in which observers have no choice but to witness regimestaged events, and move about the country only with the full knowledge of the regime,” said a statement by the Local Coordinating Committees, an umbrella group of activists. “This has rendered the observers unable to work or move independently or in a neutral manner,” the group said. The U.N. estimates more than 5,000 people have been killed since the revolt erupted in midMarch. Activists say that in the week since the observers started their work in Syria on Dec. 27, hundreds have been slain. The LCC put the death toll at more than 390 people since Dec. 21. “Yes, there is still shooting and yes there are still snipers,” Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby told a news conference in Cairo. “Yes, killings continue. The objective is for us to wake up in the morning and hear that no one is killed. The mission’s philosophy is to protect civilians, so if one is killed, then our mission is incomplete.” “There must be a complete cease-fire,” Elaraby said. Elaraby stressed the achievements of the Arab League mission, saying Syria’s government has pulled tanks and artillery from cities and residential neighborhoods and freed some 3,500 prisoners. He said food supplies have reached residents and the bodies of dead protesters have been recovered.

Officials probe attacks at Islamic sites in New York City Sunday arsons result in no injuries and little damage but shake community. By VERENA DOBNIK and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press

NEW YORK — While members of an Islamic cultural center gathered for a Sunday evening dinner, a Molotov cocktail hurled by an unknown assailant and made from a Starbucks bottle burst and shattered against the center’s main entrance. Another was thrown at the sign for the center’s school. It was one of a string of suspected arson attacks that police were investigating on Monday as possible bias crimes and

trying to determine whether the incidents were linked. No arrests have been made. Structural damage to the Imam Al-Khoei Foundation was minimal, but some members of the center were emotionally shaken, the assistant imam said. About 80 worshippers were there when the firebomb was set off at 8:44 p.m., the third in the series of suspected arson attacks in Queens on Sunday night. “We were very surprised,” assistant Imam Maan Al-Sahlani said. “This has never happened here before.” The decades-old foundation is among the foremost Muslim institutions in New York, with branches around the world, he said. Named for one of the

Nations. The center also has a full, accredited school that resumes today after holiday break, and some parents were concerned about the attack, Al-Sahlani said. The sprawling complex has two minarets rising high with the Van Wyck Expressway as a backdrop. On Monday, the concrete overhang outside the main entrance was blackened from smoke damage and there was minor damage to the area near the sign, as yellow police AP PHOTO tape fluttered. But Al-Sahlani, 36, dressed Imam Maan Al-Sahlani stands in front of the Iman Al-Khoei in traditional clerics’ robes, Benevolent Foundation, an Islamic center that was attacked Sunday in New York. said the center was working with authorities and trying to most influential Shiite schol- nority rights as a general con- move forward. The front doors ars, it promotes work in devel- sultant to the Economic and were wide open, and anyone opment, human rights and mi- Social Council of the United could walk in to worship.

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the fifth floor and the locker rooms were in the basement before the renovation, said Davis. “You’d get a workout before you even started,” she said. Now everything is located on the same floor. “Everything is centrally located,” she said. “It’s very exciting to go into the new year with this new wellness center.” What excites wellness staff member Diane Hoover the most about the new center is that it is handicapped accessible. “We have a lot of members who use wheelchairs and walkers, so the ramp will make getting to the equipment easier for them,” she said. Sunlight filtered into the wellness center through large windows along a south facing wall. “This is more inviting and a lot brighter with all of the windows,” said Corey Owen, also a member of the wellness staff. “The other rooms were

MUNICIPAL BRIEFS SWOYERSVILLE – The 2012 recycling sticker will be available for sale beginning today and may be picked up at the borough building, Hospodar’s Garage on Shoemaker Street and Rich’s Service Station, Main and Shoemaker streets. The cost is $25 per residential unit. The deadline to purchase a sticker is Feb. 29. EXETER – Refuse stickers for Exeter Borough are now available. The price of the sticker will be $150 for anyone under the age of 65. Senior citizens will pay $110 if they are 65 years or older by March 13, 2012. These are the rebate prices until Feb. 28. From March 1 through March 31, the price will be $180 for anyone under 65 and $130 for anyone over 65; April 1 through April 30, the sticker will be in penalty and the

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here to educate people about the Bible.” Newton agreed, saying Jehovah’s Witnesses aren’t about telling people what to do. “It’s all about the Bible,” he said. Ontheofficialwebsite–watchtower.org – it states “Jehovah’s Witnessesaremembersofaworldwide Christian religion who actively share with others information about God, whose name is Jehovah, and about his Son, Jesus Christ. We base our beliefs solely on the principles found in the Holy Bible and view first-century Christianity as our model. “We believe that in addition to

The $5.7 million project includes: • A six-lane pool. • Twenty-one apartments, located on the upper floors and geared towards Wilkes University students, should be ready by May. • A new spinning room, which will be located off of the balcony, should also be ready by May. • A new wellness center and weight room. • Two new elevators • Relocated locker rooms and new lockers.

too dark.” Moments before slicing the yellow ribbon with a gigantic pair of scissors, Jim Thomas, YMCA executive director, recalled the work that went into the project. “This is just another example of how the Y can adapt from one thing to another,” he said. “The YMCA keeps transforming itself.” Thomas pointed out some of the programs the Y offers for adults and children. “We’re becoming more family oriented,” he said. “This place is going to have a lot of great energy.” charge will be $250 for everyone. On May 1, the delinquent list will be turned over to the chief of police and citations will be issued. Residents will then pay a fine, plus the $250 refuse bill. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beginning Wednesday, the refuse office will be open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., through March. Payments can also be mailed to the refuse office at 1101 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA 18645. A sticker and calendar will be mailed back. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment. Payment can be made with cash, check, money order or credit card. American Express is not accepted. NEWPORT TWP. – The Newport Township Sewer Authority Board of Directors said rates will increase $1 per quarter effective Jan. 1 due to increasing costs. drawing one closer to God, living byBibleprinciplesgivespurposeto life, promotes strong family ties, and develops productive and honest citizens.” To become a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Edwards and Newton said, there are rules: no living together without marriage, no drug abuse, no drunkenness (drinking is allowed, but not to excess), no smoking and no gambling. People interested in joining a congregation must study the Bible for months to “gain knowledge.” The new 10,500-square-foot building was built by volunteers – about 500 members from all over the East Coast. Construction began in March. There are about 270 Englishspeaking members and 70 Spanish

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012

police reported the following nover Township. incidents: • Police responded to the • Justin Edmondson, of area of East Mountain Boulevard for a report of a male stumFREELAND – State police at South River Street, reported bling on the roadway late SatHazleton reported that between Friday that someone smashed the passenger-side front window urday night and cited David Saturday and Sunday someone on his 2000 Saturn sedan and Searfoss, 41, of Pocono Trailer damaged property at the Freebroke into his trunk. An Alpine Park, with public drunkenness. land Public Park. MRP-M500, 500-watt power • Police responded to the Police said park benches amplifier worth $203 was taken. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs under a pavilion and a door on • Police cited 30-year-old casino late Saturday for a report an adjacent building were damGary Yale, of Hopkins Street, of a male who damaged a slot aged. Plains Township, with public machine screen valued at Anyone with information is drunkenness on Friday after a $1,000. asked to call police at 570-459report of a man intoxicated and Police said Jose Antonio Gon3890. passed out on East Carey Street. zalez, 48, of Boulevard Avenue, • Police said they responded Dickson City, was arrested on FOSTER TWP. – State police to the Woodlands Inn on a recharges of criminal mischief, at Hazleton reported someone resisting arrest and criminal threw a rock through a window port of a disorderly man who was shouting and spitting early trespassing. Police said Gonat the Hickory Hills Property Saturday morning. Police said zalez was previously told to stay Association Building sometime Justin Jarski, 34, of Plains Town- off the property after he dambetween Sunday and Monday. ship, was pepper-sprayed by aged a slot machine in SeptemAnyone with information is security officers and will be ber. asked to call police at 570-459cited with disorderly conduct. Gonzalez was taken to the 3890. • Police responded to the county prison for overnight arraignment. HANOVER TWP. – Township area of Route 315 near Jack Williams Tire for a two-vehicle • Police said Muhammed Jah, police reported the following crash with no injuries early 27, of Warren Avenue, Kingston, incidents: was arrested on evidence of • Police said a juvenile female Saturday morning. Police said Michelle Marko, of driving under the influence will be cited with underage 331 Garfield St., Nanticoke, early Sunday morning after he consumption of alcohol after a struck another vehicle driven by was observed committing a report of disorderly youths at an Oaklawn Avenue apartment late Kevin Lepka, of Scranton. Police traffic violation while exiting said Marko exhibited signs of the Woodlands Inn parking lot Saturday evening. alcohol impairment and was and almost striking the officer’s • Police said Patricia Farrell, arrested on suspicion of driving cruiser. 39, of Greentown, and Barbara under the influence. She was Police said charges are pendJarski, 43, of Hanover Towntaken to a local hospital for a ing the blood alcohol test reship, will be cited with sumblood-alcohol test and charges sults. mary violations after a fight on are pending the results, police • Police said they observed a Park Street early Sunday. said. large amount of smoke coming Police said the two women • Police responded to 48 from a vehicle that was pulling were involved in a physical Warner St. for the report of into the Red Roof Inn early altercation and that Jarski sufSunday morning. Police said the fered minor injuries but refused juveniles causing a disturbance outside the residence late Satdriver told them she was previmedical treatment. urday night. Police said several ously involved in a crash in • Melissa Brown, of the Hajuveniles fled the area. Wilkes-Barre Township near nover Village Apartments, told Police cited a 14-year-old Skateway. police she was attacked by sevfemale juvenile from Ashley The driver, 23-year-old Amaneral black females while walking with underage drinking and da McDonald, of Hughes Street, to her residence Sunday morn18-year-old Corey Davis, of HaWilkes-Barre, allegedly exhibing. Brown said she suffered facial and hand injuries and was treated at a local hospital. child and instead shot Bagley, ofPolice said Brown was allegficials said. edly highly intoxicated and Cooper then took his own life. could not provide any further information about the suspects. May 27: Jonathan Balester, 56, Continued from Page 3A Police said the incident is under was found fatally stabbed inside investigation. Township police allege Wick- his North Lehigh Street, Kingham was intoxicated when he ston Township, home. No arrest HAZLETON – City police moved Polinchak’s car. She was has been made. said they arrested Wendy HenriJune 30: Aloysius McLaughhit by a door and struck her head quez Acosta, 32, of West 4th on the pavement, arrest records lin, 64, of Swoyersville, was Street, on charges of disorderly killed when she was struck by a say. conduct, public drunkenness March 11: Arthur Stoss, 49, vehicle driven by Karen and harassment after an inwas charged by Pittston police McCann, 34, on Third Avenue, cident in the area of 4th and with killing Lillian Calabro, 48, Kingston. Police allege McCann Alter streets just after 3 a.m. near the Water Street Bridge and had narcotics in her system. Monday. July 3: State police at Hazlethrowing her body in the Susquehanna River. Her body was ton charged Onix Gorbea-LesPLAINS TWP. – Township found 10 days later near Kirby pair, 50, of Cumberland County, in the drunken-driving crash Park in Wilkes-Barre. speakingthatcometothenewlocaMay 1: A fight between broth- that claimed the life of 18-yeartion, Edwards said. Services are ers Martin Beamer and John old Kayla Bahrey on Interstate held in both languages. Bogdon inside a West Shawnee 81 in Hazle Township on July 3. Bahrey was standing outside a In addition to the four congregaAvenue, Plymouth, that intions that worship in the new buildvolved a handgun resulted in the disabled car when she was ing, Newton and Edwards said shooting death of Samantha struck by Gorbea-Lespair’s vehithere are Jehovah’s Witnesses conClaudio, 17, on May 1, according cle, state police said. Gorbea-Lespair had a blood algregations in Dallas, Duryea, Muhto arrest records. lenberg, Mifflinville, Hazleton, May 20: Hanover Township cohol level of .084 percent, state Bloomsburg, the Poconos, Tunkpolice allege James Cooper, 39, police allege. July 18: Brian Madry, 16, was hannock and Scranton. Each conof Scranton, killed Shana Bagregation has 75 to 100 members, gley, 25, in the Hanover Village killed in a crash on Lake Road, they said. Many are second- and apartment complex. Cooper Fairview Township, when Adam third-generation members. went to the apartment complex Fredmund, 16, of Wright TownJehovah’s Witnesses established intending to kill Shaundra Lan- ship, lost control of his car. Poa congregation in 1906 on Public gille over losing custody of his lice allege alcohol played a role. Square in Wilkes-Barre, Newton said.Allmembersparticipateinthe ministry – going door to door to offerBiblediscussionstoprospective members. Newton said attendance at Sunday services is usually 100 percent.

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ited signs of alcohol impairment and was arrested for driving under the influence. Police said she was taken for a blood-alcohol test and charges are pending the results. Officers said McDonald also was driving with a suspended driver’s license. • Police said they responded to Sheetz on Route 315 for a report of a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning. Paul Vanauken, of Wyoming, reported to police that a red Jeep Cherokee struck his Chrysler Sebring and fled. Police located the vehicle outside the owner’s residence on East Chestnut Street, Wilkes-Barre. City police assisted Plains Township at the address and located the driver of the Jeep. Police said Gary J. Milazzo then began assaulting several police officers and was arrested. Milazzo was charged with driving under the influence, accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle, resisting arrest, simple assault and disorderly conduct. Milazzo was taken to the county prison for an overnight arraignment, police said. LUZERNE COUNTY – Police responded to several accidents on the North Cross Valley Expressway Monday night after snowing conditions left the roadway icy. Police responded to accidents near exits 2 and 3 where a vehicle had struck a barrier in the middle of the roadway, causing others to strike it. Reports indicated some injuries had occurred, but the extent of those injuries was unknown Monday night. Oct. 8: Hazleton police are searching for Rafael Enrique Gonzalea-Aguirre, 38, who fled after he allegedly gunned down Cesar Robles, 30, inside a house on East Chestnut Street. Gonzalea-Aguirre allegedly sexually assaulted a woman inside the house and shot Robles in the back, according to charges filed. Dec. 16: Wilkes-Barre police arrested Stanley Alan Davis Jr., 45, within minutes after he allegedly killed his girlfriend, Carlotta Springer-Howard, 37, inside their Starling Street apartment. Police said in arrest records that Davis shot Springer-Howard with a shotgun in front of her child. Two deaths were ruled justifiable homicide by the district attorney’s office: Feb. 8: Robert Muntz, 44, was killed in a shooting when state police allege he stormed into a trailer on Old Tavern Road, Hunlock Township, in a robbery. Nov.1: Otha Green Jr., 29, died several days after a police-related shooting at North Washington Street and George Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Three other deaths in crashes remain open.

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win this thing with all of our passion and strength,” he said. Texas Rep. Ron Paul flew into the state accompanied by his son, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, and urged supporters to “send a message tomorrow night that echoes not just around Iowa but ... around the world.” Many in the audience of about 300 chanted “end the Fed,” a reference to the Texan’s pledge to abolish the nation’s central bank as a first step toward repairing the economy. Most polls in recent days have put Romney and Paul atop the field in Iowa, with Santorum in third and gaining ground. More than a third of all potential caucus-goers say they could yet change their minds. “Do not settle for less than what America needs to transform this country. Moderate candidates who try to appeal to moderates end up losing,” Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator, said in a slap at Romney. After absorbing a pounding in television commercials from Romney’s deep-pocketed allies, Gingrich said he was looking ahead to next week’s primary in New Hampshire, and then to one in South Carolina on Jan. 21 “I don’t think I’m going to win, I think when you look at the numbers, that volume of negativity has done its damage,” he said of the Iowa caucuses. Romney is viewed as the overwhelming favorite in New Hampshire, although Santorum, Paul and Gingrich have all said they intend to campaign there. South Carolina figures to be more wide-open, the first contest

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Republican presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn, waves from her bus after a campaign stop Monday in West Des Moines, Iowa.

in the South, and in a deeply Republican state. If others were thinking about conceding Iowa, they did not show it. Texas Gov. Rick Perry took swipes at Romney, Santorum and Paul in an appearance in Sioux City. “If you have my back tomorrow at the caucuses, I’ll have your back for the next four years in Washington, D.C,” he said. Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann unveiled the first television ad in months. It hailed her as Iowa-born and the only “consistent conservative fighter” in the race and concluded, “She’ll never back down.” The commercial was the last in a race in which the candidates’ own ads were sometimes overshadowed by the more negative

ones run by super PACs, organizations established and funded by their allies. Perry and a super PAC supporting him spent the most, $5.5 million, according to one tally of the ad spending. But it was the combination of Romney ($1.3 million) and his super PAC ($2.7 million) that appeared to have the most noticeable impact on the race. That was particularly so in the final few weeks, when Gingrich surged to the front of the polls. The former speaker soon found himself under relentless attack in ads by the Romney super PAC. At the same time, the former Massachusetts governor’s campaign took the high road, airing positive ads designed to show him in a favorable light.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks while campaigning Monday.

Short on funds, Gingrich was unable to respond in kind, declaring instead he would run only a positive campaign. It wasn’t much of a contest, and before long, he faded, while Paul and then Santorum rose. In fact, Gingrich’s emergence was only one in a series of twists that seemed to produce a new front-runner every few weeks. Bachmann earned that distinction when she won a straw poll last summer in Ames, but she was bumped off stride when Perry entered the race. His boomlet lasted until his first few debate performances were judged lacking, and then it became Herman Cain’s turn. The former business executive suspended his campaign after being accused of personal indiscretions, and Gingrich GOP presidential hopeful former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, began gaining ground, then Paul. with wife, Callista, gestures Monday while campaigning.

Lackawanna County leaders take oath

New commissioners sworn in. Corey O’Brien is only incumbent to return.

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SCRANTON – Surrounded by their respective family members, Lackawanna County’s new board of commissioners was sworn into office Monday during a ceremony at the Electric City Trolley Museum. “The three of you are a credit to everything that’s good about Lackawanna County,” Lackawanna County President Judge Tom Munley said to commissioners Corey O’Brien, Pat O’Malley and Jim Wansacz. “As president judge, I’ll be working hard with the commissioners. The advantage I have is that I know them a long, long time, and I’m so proud of the work that they’ve done.” O’Brien, the only incumbent returning to the board, was flanked by his wife, Missy, and children Kate, Casey, Jake and Luke as he took the oath administered by Judge Jim Gibbons. “It was an incredible four years and an honor for me to serve previously, and it’s an even greater honor for me to serve now,” O’Brien said. “To serve with Jim Wansacz and Pat O’Malley is a thrill for me – I’m very, very excited – because I think we all share the most important thing in this county, which is family. “We want to make sure that all of our futures are bright for all residents and families of Lackawanna County.” Wansacz, sworn in by Judge Sean

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McGraw, stood by his wife, Maria, and held his daughter, 4-year-old Nadia Rose, as he addressed onlookers Monday morning. He said he’ll enjoy time home with his family while returning to elected office, as opposed to the busy schedule of a state legislator that kept him in Harrisburg from 2000 to 2010. “I’m able to look at things as a bigger picture, to look at things long term. I know how the state operates and where we can go for help when we need it,” Wansacz said after the ceremony. Munley administered the oath to O’Malley, who asked for a brief moment of silence for his mother, Ann Marie, who passed away on Jan. 3, 2011. She

served as O’Malley’s campaign chairwoman for each elected office he had previously sought, and she gave her blessing for her youngest son to seek the county government seat in December 2010. “This would have been huge for her,” he said after being sworn in as the new minority commissioner. O’Malley, a Republican, echoed a call for job creation made throughout the campaign season last year. “The Industrial Revolution started in Lackawanna County, and we’re going to put Lackawanna County back on the map,” he said, standing alongside his wife, Christine; sons, Patrick II and Vincent; brother Matty, and other relatives.

Super PACs poised for battle with millions to spend By JACK GILLUM Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Look no further than Iowa to understand the impact of a Supreme Court ruling that opened the floodgates to outside money in American politics — and to get a glimpse of what’s in store for the race between President Barack Obama and the eventual Republican nominee. Independent groups called super political action committees have spent millions on television ads and mailings to boost their favored candidates in Iowa and maim those candidates’ rivals, dramatically influencing what’s been a remarkably fluid race for the GOP presidential nomination. The groups have ramped up spending just as the primary season is hitting full-force. Some have done the campaigns’ bidding by running attack ads on rivals. Others have bolstered candi-

dates who had been running on financial fumes. The trend will hardly be unique to Iowa. Political operatives and campaign-finance watchdogs say the 2012 election — projected to be among the costliest ever — will face an onslaught of ads by powerful interests that will have an extraordinary say in who might next occupy the Oval Office. With more than 300 days to go before the general election, the measures of influence are legion: Some TV ads assail Newt Gingrich for “collecting big bucks” from mortgage lender Freddie Mac, and others praise Mitt Romney for “turning around” dozens of companies. One heralded Rick Santorum as a “courageous reformer with results” while another credited Rick Perry for his outside-the-Beltway experience. Meanwhile, the candidates didn’t have to spend a dime of their own money for any of those

ads. “We’re going to see huge amounts of money in the course of 2012 spent by the candidatespecific super PACs,” said Fred Wertheimer, president of the watchdog group Democracy 21 and a prominent critic of the new groups. “They are vehicles for big donors to circumvent the contribution limits and give money that directly benefits the candidates.” The super PACs are a product of the 2010 Citizens United ruling by the Supreme Court, which removed restrictions on corporate and union spending in elections. Still, Republican-leaning groups far outpaced their Democratic counterparts in that year’s midterm elections, helping Republicans win control of the House and pick up six seats in the Senate. Nearly two years later, the money is still flowing to GOP candidates.

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RONALD GOLYA, 55, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Stephen and Irene Klutchko Golya. Ron was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, Class of 1974, and was formerly employed by H.K. Jones & Sons and Duggan & Marcon Inc. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union Local 5. Surviving are brothers, Stephen and wife Mary, Hughestown; John and wife Wendy, Hanover Township; Joseph and wife Kathy, Laflin; sister, Diane, St Louis; former wife, Diane M Golya, Wilkes-Barre; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family from the Yeosock Funeral Home, Plains. Memorial donations may be made to R.E.A.S.O.N., RR2 Box 379, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. MICHAEL PAUL TYMCZYN JR., 70, died on Thursday, December 29, 2011, in Henderson, Nev. Born in the Brookside section of Wilkes-Barre, he was a longtime resident of Larksville before moving to Nevada nearly three years ago. Educated at area schools, he earned a college degree from Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, Pa., and continued his education with a secondary degree from the University of Scranton. He was employed as a job training and vocational education planner for the majority of his career. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Helen. He is survived by his wife, Judith; son, Michael J.; and daughter-in-law, Jennifer, all of Henderson. Private services are planned. Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society. STANLEY GETZ, 87, of WilkesBarre, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Hospice Community Care in Geisinger South WilkesBarre. Arrangements are entrusted to and pending from Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home Inc., 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. BestLifeTributes.com. ELEANOR PATYK (PADDICK), age 94, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending from the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. DOLORES J. PEELER, 68, of Murray Street, Larksville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville. GERMAINE H. MALAST, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012, at her home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. BRIAN J. HODLE, of Swoyersville, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. FREDERICK (RICK) OSMANSKI, 46, of Plains Township, passed away Saturday evening, December 31, 2011, in the WilkesBarre General Hospital following an illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Wednesday’s edition by Yanaitis Funeral Home, Plains. LEONARD CHERNOUSKAS, 78, of Pittston, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012, at Golden Living Manor, East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. ELEANOR GULICK, 90, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was the widow of William J. Gulick. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township.

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Leiber John “Lee” Monte

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December 27, 2011

Harvey Smith, the forH arrison mer newspaper publisher of

The Times Leader, died Jan. 1, 2012, of cardiac arrest in Key Biscayne, Fla. A resident of Key Biscayne since 1976, he was 96. Mr. Smith came from a newspaper family. His father founded the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company, which published two dailies, the Wilkes-Barre Record and The Times Leader. Mr. Smith became president in 1946, after his father died. He sold the papers to Capital Cities Communications in 1978. The son of Col. Ernest Gray Smith and Marjorie Harvey, he was tographs of himself with the three born in Wilkes-Barre on October 24, world leaders. Mr. Smith was active in commu1915. Educated at the Harry Hillman Academy in Wilkes-Barre, and nity affairs in Wilkes-Barre, where Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J., he was a director of the First NationMr. Smith studied at Northwestern al Bank of Eastern Pennsylvania, a University at the Medill School of director of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and a past president of the Journalism. He worked as a reporter at The Wyoming Historical & Geological Times Leader before joining the Ar- Society. In addition, he was a memmy in 1945. Working for the Army ber of the Poor Richard Club of Phinewspaper, Stars and Stripes, he ladelphia, the Westmoreland Club covered the surrender of the Japa- of Wilkes-Barre, the Sankaty Head nese at Tokyo Harbor and was on Golf Club in Siasconset and the Key the deck of the battleship Missouri Biscayne Yacht Club. In addition, he on Sept. 2, 1945, along with 3,000 was a lifetime member of the VeterU.S. Army and Navy officers, mili- ans of Foreign Wars and the Amertary personnel and journalists to ican Legion. He was a member of the Key Biscayne Presbyterian witness the historical occasion. He Church and a 33rd degree Scottish then was stationed in Korea as part Rite. of the U.S. occupying forces after Divorced and then a widower, he the Japanese surrender. He returnis survived by his third wife of 22 ed to Wilkes-Barre in 1946 to asyears, Dorothy Welborn Smith of sume his duties as publisher. A resi- Key Biscayne and Siasconset, dent of Dallas, he also wrote for 32 Mass., where they had a summer years a weekly column, called Little home; his daughters, Barbara DeStudies, which were mostly humor- Witt Smith of Los Angeles; Marjorie ous stories about his family and his Harvey Smith of Menlo Park, Calif.; trials and tribulations about being Rosanne Jameson Smith of Athens, the father of five daughters. Ga.; and Elizabeth Simons Smith of A worldwide traveler, he was on a Northampton, Mass. His daughter, trip with the American Society of Susan Christopher Smith, died in Newspaper Editors who went to the 1999. He is also survived by four Middle East in 1956, where he inter- stepchildren, Elizabeth W. Cardiviewed David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s nale of Key Biscayne; Daniel and Dafirst prime minister. The following vid Welborn of Davie, Fla., and Jenweek he interviewed King Hussein nifer W. Paredes, also of Davie. of Jordan, who was 21 and had just There will be memorial serbeen appointed king, and Gamal vices in Key Biscayne, SiasNassser, who was the new president conset and Wilkes-Barre at a later of Egypt. Mr. Smith valued the pho- date.

Todd Neil Van Bodegom-Smith December 31, 2011 Neil Van Bodegom-Smith, T odd age 49, of Trucksville, passed

away peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2011 at home. Diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gerig’s Disease), he continued his journey for nearly 11 years, far surpassing all Western medical expectations. There are unique souls that come to this earth to teach, to touch us in special ways; Todd was one such soul. He walked this earth with true grace. His generosity of spirit was surpassed only by his deep love for those around him. He was a great teacher of life, and those of us who know him have been blessed by his presence. His life was dedicated to touching the lives of others. On his journey, he chose jobs that connected him to many, working in camping, as a personal trainer and finally as a life coach. One of his many gifts was that he could see your heart, your pain, and knew what lesson you needed. He showered his wisdom down upon us, opening our darkness to light and love. Todd was born May 3, 1962 in Paterson, N.J. He was a graduate of Voorhees High School, Glen Gardner, N.J. and proud graduate of East Stroudsburg University, Stroudsburg, Pa. Todd lived four years in Kunming, China, practicing healing through acupuncture, herbs and Tai Chi. Along the way he received formal training in hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming and life coaching. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor McKenna Van Bodegom-Smith. Surviving are his father, Neil Van Bodegom-Smith, and Louise Haught; sisters, Jill Van BodegomSmith and Heidi Van Deutsch and her husband, Gary; brothers, Billy and Kai Van Bodegom-Smith; and

adored nieces, Ashlyn, Cortlyn and Bryce Van Deutsch. The family would like to give our profound gratitude to the following for their strength, courage and hope they shared with Todd: Dr. Bach, Betsy, Kathleen, Maria, Isaac, his Chinese herbalist, Dr. Ni and Rosanne in his office, Arielle, Stephanie, Lisa, Dr. Puff, Mary, Phil, Derek, Sandra, Jen La, Sharon, Carina, Liz, Joe, our Angel Toni, and all those, too many to mention, who fought for us. Please join us to celebrate his amazing life in sending him off into the light with love and in peace. A Celebration of Hope will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2011 at 6 p.m. from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main Street, Shavertown. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4 p.m. until time of ceremony. Interment will be made Thursday, January 5 at 1 p.m. in Idetown Cemetery, Lehman. To leave online condolences, please visit www.toddvanbodegomsmith.webs.com. In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, may be made to the documentary film, HAPPY, which Todd was passionate about at www.thehappymovie.com/get-involved/

Josephine Musial Johnson OBITUARY POLICY

December 13, 2011 Musial Johnson, 87, of J osephine Riverview, Fla., passed away on

December 13, 2011, at Sun City Center Hospice House with her family near. Born in Wilkes-Barre, on January 18,1924, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Sajdak Musial. She was a graduate of Huntington Mills High School. She was employed for many years in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Josephine had resided for the past 22 years in Florida. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Apollo Beach, Fla. Josephine enjoyed crafting dollhouses and miniature furniture, and had a collection of Victorian-era dolls. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were siblings, Theodore, Sophie, Alex, Mildred

Tolodziecki and Edward. She is survived by daughters Janice Uniatowski Hilley of Hunlock Creek, Jane Uniatowski Mizerak of Hanover Township, two grandchildren and two great-grandsons. She is also survived by husband Alvin Johnson of Atlanta, Ga.; five stepchildren; 11 step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dallas, on Saturday, January 7, at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to share in honoring her memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephine’s honor to Calvary Lutheran Church care of Building Fund, 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North, Apollo Beach, FL 335723510, or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas, PA 18612.

eiber John “Lee” Monte, age 84, L formerly of Burdett, N.Y., and Elmira, N.Y., recently resided at the

Bath VA Nursing Home, where he passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Leiber John was born in Wilkes Barre, on August 19, 1927, the son of Nicholas and Gaitana Villano Monte. The Monte family moved to Granville Summit, Pa., where Lee spent his childhood and received his primary education. After the family moved to Elmira, Lee attended and graduated from Southside High School. Leiber served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a gunner on a B-29 bomber crew, and later served in the military police. After an honorable discharge, Lee attended Elmira College and Cornell University, where he earned his accounting degree. Upon his return to Elmira, he founded the El Monte Inn, which was later owned and operated by his brother Joseph G. Monte. Leiber married the late Francis Parks Monte, and together they operated Leiber’s accounting practice, a beef cattle farm in Burdett, N.Y., which he called “Hillside Acres,” and the former Coach and Carriage grocery in Catherine, N.Y. For much of his life, Leiber was very active in the Democratic Party in Schuyler County, and once ran in the Democratic primary for the New York State Senate against longtime local incumbent Senator William Smith of Big Flats, N.Y. He was predeceased by his be-

loved parents, Nicholas and Gaitana Villano Monte; his sisters Lucy Neidszwski, Manuella Muccigrosso, Carmella “Millie” Colton, and Antoinette “Toni” Monte, and by his brother Joseph G. Monte. Leiber is survived by his sisters Kathryn D. Monte and Paula “Polly” Monte Chapman of Elmira N.Y.; a sister in-law, Dorothy Cronk Monte of Horseheads, several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and numerous cousins, longtime friends and comrades at the VA in Bath, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Leiber’s Memorial Services on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Lynch Funeral Home, 318 W. Broad St., Horseheads, N.Y., where full military honors will be accorded Mr. Monte. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township, at the convenience of the family. The family wishes to acknowledge with gratitude the extraordinary care and love given to Leiber during his stay at The Bath VA Nursing Home by his doctors and the entire medical staff. Those wishing may remember Leiber may do so through memorials to The Resident Activities Fund C/O The Bath VA Nursing Home Bath, NY 14810.

Evelyn M. (Salvo) Barborek January 2, 2012 M. (Salvo) Barborek, 71, E velyn of West Pittston, passed away

Monday morning in the Hospice Care of the VNA Inpatient Unit, Wilkes-Barre. Born July 9, 1940, in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late John L and Geraldine Sullivan Conden. Residing in Wyoming for the majority of her life, she was one of the original organizers and also a past president of the former West Wyoming Jr. Warriors. She was also instrumental in forming the first Cub Scout pack in West Wyoming, Pack 366; she worked with West Wyoming Brownies and girls softball teams. For many years, she was employed at Rex Shoe Company and Riverstreet Manor. Preceding her in death was her brother Gerald Conden. Surviving are her husband, James Barborek; children, Robert Salvo and wife Donna of Harding; Linda S. Salvo of Delaware; Denise Spoon and husband Michael of Wyoming; grandchildren, Amanda Cruise, Amber Lynn and Robert John Locascio-Salvo; brother John Conden and his wife, Norina, Wyoming; great granddaughter Angelina Faith; stepchildren, John Barborek, Pittston; Lori Ann Perrego, Pittston; step-grandchildren, Sara

Lynn and Haley Marie Perrego; Crystal, John and Jennifer Barborek; Jessica Felker-Barborek; nieces, Tara Bonin, Jessica Bonomo. A blessing service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with the Rev. Leo McKernan, of Our Lady of Sorrows Church of St. Monica’s Parish, West Wyoming, officiating Interment will be in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Evelyn Barborek to the Mental Retardation Program of Luzerne County, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

FUNERALS BURNSIDE – Angelina, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. BUTERA – Nellie, Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. today in St. Joseph Morello Parish (St Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston. There will be no calling hours CHERESKO – Stella, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mercy Center Chapel. Friends may call 9 a.m. until time of Mass at Mercy Center. COOPER – Elizabeth, funeral 10 a.m. today in the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. DZOCH – Jeff, memorial services 1 p.m. Saturday in the Bethel Hill United Methodist Church, Sweet Valley. ELKO – Joseph, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. GIACOMO – Raymond, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Parish, 574 Bennett St., Luzerne. GRETZ – Genevieve, funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Moosic Assembly of God Church, 477 Third St., Moosic. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. JONES – Hubert Jr., friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. today in the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. KIMBALL – Larry, memorial service 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke. KROHLE – Fred, funeral 4 p.m. today in the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, rear 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth. Friends may call 2 p.m. until time of service. KUDEY – Stanley, funeral 9:15 a.m. today in the George A. Strish Inc.

Funeral Home, 105 North Main St., Ashley. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. MCGUIRE – Janet, funeral Mass 11 a.m. today in Holy Rosary Church, Hazleton. NAHILL – Thomas, funeral 10 a.m. today in the E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. NALEWAJKO – Helen, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral home Inc. 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church of St. Monica’s Parish, Wyoming. ROSE – Clarence, funeral 10 a.m. today in the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Visitation and remembrances 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at Morris’ North Wilkes-Barre location. TRIPLETT – Joseph Sr., funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. Friends may call 9 to 11 a.m. before the funeral service. VAN BODEGOM-SMITH – Todd, celebration of hope 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Friends may call 4 p.m. until time of the celebration of hope at the funeral home. ZALUSKI – Matthew, funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Yurkanin Funeral Home, 1115 Main St., Dickson City. Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Visitation, Dickson City. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today.

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Rose M. Florio January 1, 2012

ose M. Florio, 88, of Plains Township, passed away Sunday evening at Riverstreet Manor Nursing Home, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Plains, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Clara (Siani) Florio. Rose was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School, Class of 1941, and was employed as a seamstress for Plains Blouse. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church, Plains, and a current member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains, and the Plains Senior Citizen’s Organization. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Clara, Minnie and Mary Florio, and Margaret Ciali, brothers James, Anthony and Joseph Florio. Surviving are her brothers John Florio and his wife, Olga, Plains, and Robert Florio, Broomall, Pa., several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains. Interment will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.. Memorial donations may be made to Ss. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA 18705. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

Daniel R. Yaglowski December 31, 2011 aniel R. Yaglowski, 48, of Sunbury, Pa., passed away in an auto D accident Dec. 31, 2011 in West Chill-

isquaque Township, Northumberland County. Daniel was born in Kingston, on Sept. 5, 1963 the son of Daniel R & Donna (Pugh)Yaglowski, who survive in Pringle. Dan graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School in 1981 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Slippery Rock University in 1987. He worked for the City of Sunbury as Director of the Redevelopment Authority for many years, then worked for Direct TV and now was employed by FrackTech Industries in Williamsport. He was a former Director and member of the Friendship Hose Co. He loved to hunt and fish and was very active in the Community of Sunbury. Preceding him in death were grandparents, Thomas and Kathrine Pugh and Jeff and Stella Yaglowski. On Feb. 14, 2001, he married the former Lisa A. Hovenstine, who survives; also step-children Stephen W. Ackley and Jarred E. Walburn; stepgrandchildren Tyler and Brayden; brothers, Thomas and John Yaglowski of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area; god-daughter/niece Keri and nephew Zachery; sister-in-law and husband Rene G. and Brittain A Hoagland, other nieces & nephews. Friends may call at the Faith United Methodist Church from 10:30 a.m. Thursday until a Celebration of Life/Memorial Service is held at 11 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Ronald Troup will be the celebrant. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Court Dale United Methodist Church of Faith United Methodist Church, 2nd & Arch streets in Sunbury.

William D. Devens January 1, 2012

illiam D. Devens, Drums, died Sunday morning at his resiW dence.

Born in Kingston, he was the son of Etta (Oswald) Devens, Plains, and the late Fredrick Devens. He was a graduate of Crestwood High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Criminology. Bill was of the Christian faith and was very active for Holy Rosary Church. He was recently employed as a Produce Manager for Carone’s Market in Freeland and had been a manager for Eckerd Drugs, Valmont Plaza, West Hazleton, and various Rite Aid drug stores. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, the former Joan Ecker; daughter Kristi Lehigh DevensLaVorgna and her husband, Shaun, Jacksonville Fla.; a sister; Donna Sieminski, and her husband, John, Forty Fort, along with several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at noon in Holy Rosary Church, Hazleton. Friends may call Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Rosary Church or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. More Obituaries, Page 2A

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Driver’s ed funds should be priority

students wishing to enroll in EN AND TWO. the program must pay $325. Left, right, left. While it’s obvious the state Pump the brake. The lessons drivers considers driver’s ed funding a learn when first climbing below priority, the question that hind the steering wheel never arises is, “Then why is there go away. Some become in- state funding available in the grained as behaviors. Others first place?” The answer, we suspect, is might return in an instant to asthat driver’s ed is, in fact, imsist in avoiding danger. Yet, in a down economy portant. When the language on reimbursement that’s seen state govwas written into ernment slash school Putting betterlaw, it was an acfunding, more and trained young knowledgment more districts have drivers on the that putting betmade cuts to driver’s ter-trained young education programs road is a boon for drivers on the that are vital to form- all of us. road is a boon for ing that foundation. all of us. The state governYou could make an argument reimburses school districts about $35 per student to ment, of course, that if high help offset the district’s costs of school students can’t afford running a driver’s ed program. $250, or even $325, for driver’s But in order for a district to reed, they’ll never be able to put a ceive that money, it can charge car on the road long enough to students no more than $50 to create much of a danger to themselves or others. But the participate in the program. That’s where districts run in- fact is, most kids are going to to problems. According to take to the road. And we’d just school officials, operating a full as soon see 100 percent of them driver’s ed program can cost up do so with the best training available. to $500 per student. We hope our lawmakers recAnd because of the funding gap, and the overriding need to ognize the potential for saving cover other costs first, districts lives and seek to fix what’s beeither are charging students come a broken system for drivmore for driver’s ed, scaling er’s ed reimbursement. back programs or doing away The Evening Sun with them. Hanover At one area school district,

Fight child abuse

ENNSYLVANIA State University has pledged to donate $1.5 million to raise awareness about sexual abuse. Penn State’s donation will come from the university’s share of revenue realized when its football team played the University of Houston in Monday’s TicketCity Bowl. Instead of going to Penn State’s athletic department, the money will be donated to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The high-profile criminal case involving Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant football coach at Penn State, has certainly raised awareness nationwide about sexual assaults on children and young people. Former National Hockey

League player Sheldon Kennedy testified before the U.S. Senate last month that a former junior-league coach in Canada had abused him. “Punishing the bad guys makes us feel good, but it does not fully solve the problem,” said Kennedy. He recommended more oversight of adults who lead youth programs. We also need more answers about pedophilia, a topic that Dr. Justine Schober, a pediatric urologist at UPMC Hamot, has studied. She has treated five pedophiles with a drug to decrease or eliminate their sex drive. There is no cure for pedophilia, she said, but “there are things we can do to modify their sex drive, so they don’t have the desire to molest children.” Erie Times-News

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NOTHER YEAR, another raid on the pocketbook. But the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s 10 percent fare rise on most of the state’s toll roads, which took effect Jan. 1, comes with a break for those who don’t literally dip into their pocketbooks. It’s only the cash fares that are going up – those drivers who have signed up for E-ZPass won’t have to pay the increase. Cash-loving drivers of passenger vehicles will pay $30.80 to travel west the entire length of the turnpike and $35.55 to go

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east. That compares with EZPass customers who pay $26.19 westbound and $30.17 to go east. Now there’s an incentive to sign up for an electronic transponder that can deduct fares automatically, the method which more than 60 percent of turnpike users have chosen to embrace. It’s a new year, a new chance not to waste money. E-ZPass is available online at www.paturnpike.com or by calling 1-877Penn-Pass (1-877-736-6727). Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Forced abuse-reporting bill could overwhelm cops, CYS SOME LOCAL police chiefs say they have no problem with legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Robert Casey of Scranton that would force everyone to report any suspicion of child abuse to child protective services agencies or to police (“Abuse bill OK with police,” Dec. 23). But if it ever actually happens, those police chiefs will learn the true meaning of “be careful what you wish for … .” Most cases of child abuse are far more ambiguous than a man allegedly caught in the act of raping a child in the shower. Nationwide, even now, more than threequarters of all reports alleging child abuse are false. Further expanding forced reporting means child abuse hotlines will be deluged with even more false reports, further overloading workers who then will have less time to find children in real danger. Right now, police investigate only a fraction of the cases; most go to county Children and Youth Services agencies. But under Casey’s bill, people would choose whether to call CYS, the police or both. That would drown the police in false reports, and they’d have far less time for each case, leaving them in the same position as CYS – lacking time to thoroughly investigate any case, and increasing the risk that real abuse will be overlooked.

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RICHARD WEXLER To see the result of taking away all discretion and common sense, consider the recent case from Florida in which a mandated reporter called in a report – and sheriff’s deputies launched an investigation – when a schoolyard crush led a 12-year-old girl to kiss a 12-year-old boy. Is that really the highest, best use of law enforcement’s time? But there’s another huge problem with Casey’s scheme: Thousands of children who were never abused will be traumatized by the investigation itself – which often includes a stripsearch as an examiner looks for bruises. The medical exam required in cases of sexual abuse is even more traumatic. One police chief calls this “err(ing) on the side of caution.” But for children forced to endure it based on a vague guess by a newly minted “mandated reporter” afraid of being prosecuted for failure to report, it is state-sanctioned child abuse. So it’s no wonder a recent hearing on this bill turned into an embarrassment for the senator. These are not hearings at which anyone can testify. Senators handpick their witnesses. But not one witness supported Sen. Casey’s scheme. Indeed, there is remarkable consensus among child

welfare experts who disagree on almost everything else that Sen. Casey’s idea is awful. They understand that the only thing it would accomplish is to harm more children. Eighteen states already require everyone to report, and there is no evidence children are any safer in those states. While this would be a terrible idea anywhere in the country, surely people should be thinking twice about giving police, child welfare agencies and judges even more unbridled power in the home of the “kidsfor-cash” scandal. As is so often the case with our efforts to fight child abuse, this solution has nothing to do with actually helping children and everything to do with adult self-indulgence. It makes adults feel better about a heinous crime even as it puts children in more danger. Richard Wexler is executive director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform, based in Alexandria, Va. For information, visit www.nccpr.org.

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Indeed, there is remarkable consensus among child welfare experts who disagree on almost everything else that Sen. Casey’s idea is awful. They understand that the only thing it would accomplish is to harm more children.

n a recent evening, we had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion, on South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. After the tour, we all agreed that the property should be renamed the “Jewel of the City.” Our host and tour guide was owner Joe Matteo. What a beautiful and painstakingly restored building. If you have not taken the time to see this magnificent building, please do so. Joe not only has restored the building, but also has retained a wealth of history and knowledge on the Stegmaier family and Wilkes-Barre in general. We took only the tour, but if you would like a more intimate experience, you can arrange for tea, dinner parties or an overnight stay in the luxurious rooms or suites. Our city is constantly being knocked, but treat yourself to a tour of a bygone era of elegance and opulence. It truly is a jewel

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rchbishop Timothy Dolan, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, previously made the following proclamation: “(Abortion) is not a church issue. (The

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fight to end abortion) is a civil rights issue, the premier civil rights issue of our day! All we are asking is that the equal protection of the law promised by our beloved Constitution be applied to the pre-born baby. All we’re promoting is the noble right to life assured in our nation’s foundational documents, which list the right to life first among those inalienable rights no one has the power to take away.” As we begin a new year please recognize this injustice and give of yourself to protect and defend the lives of all our unborn. Join others as we pray the rosary at 9 a.m. on the first Friday of each month at Planned Parenthood, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Planned Parenthood is the largest provider of abortions in the country. Stand with fellow pro-lifers on Jan. 6 to advance the cause of life in America and end abortion. Please restore for all Americans – born and unborn – their inalienable right to life. Abortion is not simply an “issue” to be debated and discussed. It is an injustice that must be condemned and abolished. Ada Magni West Wyoming

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celebrate the memorable occasion together at his home. He thanked voters for electing him for a fourth time and cautioned his fellow council members that they will also become targets of criticism as they progress through their elected terms. “The longer you stay here, the more critics you’re going to have because the more decisions you make,” he said, noting that he will vote his conscience, work with other council members and obey the new home rule charter that he once campaigned against. Councilman Jim Bobeck, who was elected chairman Monday with votes from all but Stephen A. Urban and Stephen J. Urban, said the audience must remember that all council members were chosen by voters and should be commended for serving. The council is a “united body” that will have disagreements, he said. Councilwoman Linda McClosky Houck was elected vice chairwoman. Councilmen Harry Haas, Stephen A. Urban and Stephen J. Urban supported Rick Morelli for the vice chairperson’s post. McClosky Houck said she is “very honored” to be part of the first council and is confident voters have selected a “good group” to serve. Councilman Edward Brominski thanked the packed crowd attending the meeting and said he looks forward to “working for you.” Councilwoman Elaine Maddon Curry said the council will work hard to make citizens proud. Councilman Stephen J. Urban said he will put taxpayers and citizens first and expects lots of debate. “We’re not always going to agree. There’s going to be some fireworks going forward,” he said. Morelli, the only home rule charter drafter on council, said he will donate his $8,000 salary to four charities as promised in his campaign. He also said he will be pushing to get council meetings online for citizens who can’t attend in person. Councilman Rick Williams said he respects council members for keeping their independence and is “thrilled and honored” to serve. He said he dreams of a day when words such as “excellence” and “best practices” are used in county government. Councilman Eugene Kelleher said he wants the group to leave a nice trail, not one “littered with poor politics and poor govern-

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aging materials and more than $3,000, according to arrest records. Hanover Township Police Chief Al Walker said a dog’s ability to detect hidden narcotics greatly enhances searches of houses and vehicles.

Kingston Township resident Tom Dombroski advises the new Luzerne County Council during its first meeting Monday.

Rick Morelli, left, congratulates fellow Luzerne County Councilman Jim Bobeck after Bobeck was selected chairman Monday.

W H AT ’ S N E X T The Luzerne County Council will meet at 6:01 tonight in the commissioners’ meeting room at the courthouse in Wilkes-Barre. The meeting time stems from the home rule charter requirement that at least one meeting per month starts after 6 p.m. The county e-mail addresses of all council members have also been posted on the county website at www.luzernecounty.org.

ment.” Haas said he doesn’t expect politics from the11“dynamic people” chosen to serve, because they all have the county’s best interest at heart. He asked the public for patience as the home rule conversion proceeds. Councilman Tim McGinley promised to listen to public input and differing views and to treat fellow council members with respect and civility. Past disagreements should be left behind, he said. “We are here to work forward today.” County President Judge Thomas Burke administered the oath to the nine council members in the courthouse rotunda in front of citizens, county judges and some employees who came in on their day off to witness the ceremony and meet their new leaders, in many cases for the first time. Burke said the home rule change is a “significant” exercise in democracy. Home rule charter drafter Jim Haggerty, who hosted the ceremony, said he has worked closely with the council members during their last two months together on the home rule transition committee. “I can attest without reservation that they are among the best and most dedicated citizens our county has to offer,” Haggerty said. “Canines have a keen sense of sight and smell,” Walker said. “Their senses are head and shoulders above an officer’s ability to do that.” There are at least 10 canines working for municipal police departments in Luzerne County, including a dog with the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department. Wilkes-Barre police has three canines on their force, and Kingston has two. Nanticoke, Swoyers-

Luzerne County Councilman Rick Williams, at right, signs his oath of office in the presence of county President Judge Thomas Burke before the first council meeting Monday.

Luzerne County Councilman Stephen A. Urban enters the commissioners’ meeting room for the first council meeting of the new home rule government.

ville and Wilkes-Barre Township each have one dog within their departments. “The addition of the K-9 unit to the Wilkes-Barre Police Department is a valuable tool for our department to confront the growing needs of our community in terms of ensuring the safety of the general public,” city Police Chief Gerard Dessoye said. “In a variety of cases, the canines have proved their worth through apprehending

suspects and locating dangerous narcotics to get them off city streets.” “There are many benefits with a canine unit,” Swoyersville Police Chief Thomas DiMaria said. “Out biggest benefit is using him for drug searches; a canine can cover a large area and save a lot of time.” Canines and their handlers receive in-depth training before the dogs begin service with monthly exercises during their careers.

decision to put iffy revenue in the county budget. “You have a daunting task that I don’t even want to begin to imagine,” County Council Chairman Jim Bobeck told Pribula after he was appointed during the first council meeting in county history. “We really appreciate the fact that you are willing to do so on this basis. You are a man of integrity and a man who everyone speaks very highly of in this courthouse and, not only that, in this county,” Bobeck said. Pribula will be paid $2,000 per week plus benefits. Councilman Eugene Kelleher instructed Pribula to remain outspoken. “I voted for you because you’re not a yes man,” Kelleher said. Pribula said he looks forward to the challenge. “I’m excited – and scared too,” he said, laughing. “There’s a lot to do.” Revising the 2012 budget will be one of his primary focuses. He already has a list of employees to grill about the accuracy of their expense and revenue projections. Pribula plans to present various budget scenarios to the new council, which must ultimately approve the budget. His analysis shows the 2012 budget, as is, will require around150 layoffs. The depth of cuts will hinge largely on whether the new council is willing to raise taxes. He does not believe the budget approved by commissioners is realistic and attainable. He said he has no “silver bullets” or “magic” solution, but will expect all departments to share in reductions required to balance the yet-to-be-amended budget. “You could put this in big print in bold letters: There’s no ‘I’ in team,” Pribula said. “We’re all going to have to work together.” As manager, Pribula will have authority to make personnel and operational changes by issuing executive orders. He plans to post his orders on the county website, saying he wants to be open with the public. One of his first executive orders will involve the designation of employees to temporarily oversee departments previously run by elected row officers now eliminated by home rule – the coroner, recorder of deeds, clerk of courts, sheriff and treasurer. The manager will also recommend division chiefs, a public defender and solicitor to council for its confirmation. Pribula said he will calculate decisions because he doesn’t want to take actions that must be reversed. Nanticoke resident John Newman congratulated council on the selection of Pribula, saying he is a knowledgeable man of “excellent integrity.” Newman said he’s concerned about issues that have been raised regarding the finances and work history of at least two of the permanent manager finalists, saying the council should consider Pribula for the permanent manager post and not hire anyone else until it has thoroughly completed background research. Kingston Township resident Tom Dombroski, one of several citizens who aggressively pushed for the passage of home rule, advised the council to use common sense in the permanent manager selection and “vociferously” endorsed Pribula’s appointment. “He knows what ethics is. He knows where the ghosts are in this county,” Dombroski said, referring to employees who are not needed. Exeter resident George Race advised council to “resist temptation” to increase spending and “pander to government union employees.” He also praised Pribula and asked council to consider him for the permanent manager post. “He is not going to play the shell game with our tax dollars,” Race said. The council also hired Colette Check as temporary council clerk Monday. She will be paid $35,000, the same salary she received as an executive assistant for Councilman Stephen A. Urban when he was a commissioner.

Handlers take the dogs to their homes where they basically become family pets. The cost to purchase and train the dogs typically runs from $8,000 to $12,000, with additional cost for veterinarian care and food. Several canines, such as the dogs in Hanover Township and Kingston, were purchased with money confiscated during drug sweeps with the fund managed by the county District Attorney’s Office.

The Wyoming Valley West School District purchased one canine for Kingston, and Greater Nanticoke Area purchased the dog for Nanticoke. “We’ve used the dog in tracking missing persons, domestic violence situations and narcotics,” Nanticoke police Detective Captain William Shultz said. “At a recent domestic, the suspect fled and we tracked him into the woods with the dog.”

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TICKETCITY BOWL Penn State .................14 Houston .....................30

CAPITAL ONE BOWL Nebraska.....................13 South Carolina.........30

OUTBACK BOWL Georgia ......................30 Michigah State ........33

GATOR BOWL Florida........................24 Ohio State ..................17

ROSE BOWL Oregon .......................45 Wisconsin..................38

FIESTA BOWL Stanford .......................... Oklahoma State ......(n)

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Penn State’s No. 4 Silas Redd is brought down during the TicketCity Bowl on Monday.

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Penn State wide receiver Devon Smith sits on the bench at the end of the the TicketCity Bowl between the Houston Cougars and the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Smith caught two pass for 49 yards in the game. He also ran once for no gain. Houston won the game 30-14.

Case Keenum. What sort of football program emerges in the coming months can’t be known. Penn State (9-4) has still not appointed a full-time head coach and the cloud of scandal still hangs over the university. In the meantime, Bradley will continue to try and hold the team together. “I’m going to work ’til the very end. Until they tell me I’m no longer needed,” Bradley said. “That’s what Penn State’s paying me to do, and that’s what’s in my heart that I’m going to do. Because I love this university and I love the people.” Bradley said he tried hard not to think about the future this week,

DALLAS – Twenty-five years to the day of the program’s greatest victory, Penn State football faced the end of what it once was. The Nittany Lions capped off the 1986 season with their last national title by upsetting Miami in the Fiesta Bowl, outcoaching the powerful Hurricanes to hold on for the win. This 2011 season, the darkest in program history, ended in obscurity with a 30-14 loss to Houston in the TicketCity Bowl. Tom Bradley and the beleaguered remnants of Joe Paterno’s coaching staff couldn’t prepare the Lions for this – 69 throws for 532 yards by national passing leader See LIONS, Page 3B

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New York Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, celebrates with teammates after the Rangers won the NHL Winter Classic, 3-2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA — Henrik Lundqvist stopped Danny Briere’s penalty shot with 19 seconds left, Brad Richards scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the New York Rangers rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in the Winter Classic on Monday at Citizens Bank Park. Playing on a rink that stretched from first base to third base, the Rangers made the league’s fifth Classic event a memorable one to stay atop the Eastern Conference standings. Mike Rupp scored twice as New York won for the third time this sea-

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son against Philadelphia. The NHL surrounded the rink with Christmas trees, fire wood, fake snow, and even trash-can fires. But there was nothing artificial in the elements with snow flurries late in the second period See CLASSIC, Page 4B

on’t be fooled by this flurry at the finish the Philadelphia Eagles put up. They are only deceiving themselves if the Eagles believe a Super Bowl run is on the horizon. They make it sound as if their big prize is just around the corner. At least, that’s the way the Eagles always seem to see it, even at the end of a 2011 season that finished at 8-8 Sunday. “It will be tough to sit home and watch the playoffs,” Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin said. “But we have to maintain a positive outlook about what we could be, and go into the offseason knowing we can play with the best teams in the league.” The players believe the pieces are already in place to start clearing a space for the Lombardi Trophy. “I don’t think there will be any changes,” Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said. “Now 2012, here we come!” roared Eagles defensive end Trent Cole. There they go again, guaranteeing greatness after a season that wasn’t very good. “Next year will be totally different. I promise,” Vick said. Even the coaches seem blinded by potential only masking mediocrity. “We’ve been playing good football the last four weeks,” Eagles coach Andy Reid said. “We didn’t win enough of them to keep going on. (But) you have the other point that we finished out positive.” But the Eagles had way too many negatives to generate such confidence or comfort heading into next year. They didn’t tackle well. They turned the ball over too much. They didn’t block well and got blocked too easily this season. Their defense played disjointed and their offense didn’t gel fast enough to save Philadelphia’s postseason plans. And a four-game winning streak to finish at .500 doesn’t absolve all of that. “We wanted to be better sooner than we were,” said cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, Philadelphia’s star free agent signing in the offseason. “The last part of the season when everybody was clicking, we started to show that team that we expected to be all along.” The Eagles anticipated they’d in the Super Bowl next month, not playing their final month to save face. That fantastic finish they’re all giddy about? The Eagles beat Miami, the New York Jets, Dallas and Washington close their season. None of those teams are going to the postseason. “Unfortunately, we didn’t make it,” Maclin said. “We knew that if they were going to let us in the playoffs, we were going to do a lot of damage.” Really? The Eagles lost at least once to every playoff-bound team they played this season. That’s why they should spend the offseason dropping their dead weight. Starting with defensive coordinator Juan Castillo, who should go back to teaching the team’s offensive linemen how to block somebody. That overhyped showboat receiver DeSean Jackson should join him on the first boat down the Delaware River, after he spent a disgruntled season concerned more about a new contract than catching passes. The Eagles have to find coordinators who know how to organize their talent, a deep-threat receiver who’ll sell out for the ball instead of selling his team out in the search for more money, and linebackers who will have the defensive line’s back. Only then will the Eagles return as a true title contender. Until then, this idea of Philadelphia being a ‘Dream Team’ will remain a delusion.

Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader sports columnist. You may reach him at 970-7109 or email him at psokoloski@timesleader.com.

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Zeglinski, Harris come up big late in game for Cavs The Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. — Sammy Zeglinski and Joe Harris hit big 3-pointers in the final minutes to enable No. 21 Virginia to beat LSU 57-52 in a non-conference game Monday night. With their lead at one point, Zeglinski made his fourth 3 of the game to put the Cavaliers on top 51-47 with 3:25 remaining. A 3-pointer by Anthony Hickey again reduced Virginia’s lead to a single point before Harris made his 3-pointer with 1:30 left. The Tigers cut their deficit in half at 54-52 on a field goal by Justin Hamilton with 51 seconds remaining. LSU got the ball back when Ralston Turner blocked a shot by Harris and Hamilton grabbed the

L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS HS BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. Hanover Area at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Wyoming Area at Holy Redeemer, 7 p.m. Coughlin at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Dallas at Tunkhanock, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Meyers at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. HS BOWLING Berwick at Central Columbia, 3 p.m. Hazleton Area at Governor Mifflin, 3 p.m. HS SWIMMING Hanover Area at Wyoming Valley West, 4 p.m. Lake Lehman at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. Hazleton Area at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Scranton at Abington Heights, 4:30 p.m. Elk Lake at Delaware Valley, 4:30 p.m. Valley View at Scranton Prep, 7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Cross County Challenge Wilkes at Marywood, 6 p.m. King’s vs. Scranton (at Marywood), 8 p.m. Misericordia vs. Sponaugle New Year’s Tournament, at Franklin & Marshall PSU Wilkes-Barre at Shippensburg, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wilkes at Cenetary, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 HS SWIMMING Meyers at Pittston Area, 4 p.m. Wyoming Area at Nanticoke, 4 p.m. Dunmore at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m. West Scranton at Tunkhannock, 4:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING (all matches 7 p.m.) Wyoming Valley West at Coughlin Hanover Area at Wyoming Area GAR at Lake-Lehman Tunkhannock at Hazleton Area Pittston Area at Crestwood Meyers at Dallas

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T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Agreed to terms with RHP LaTroy Hawkins on a one-year contract. National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Agreed to terms with C Josh Bard and LHP John Grabow on minor league contracts. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Fined Utah F Josh Howard $25,000 after upgrading his Flagrant Foul One against San Antonio’s James Anderson in a Dec. 31 game. Women's National Basketball Association SEATTLE STORM—Traded F Swin Cash, F Le’coe Willingham and a 2012 second-round draft pick to Chicago for a first-round 2012 draft pick. FOOTBALL National Football League MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Signed WR Kris Adams, G Chris DeGeare, DB Reggie Jones, G Butch Lewis, LB Tyrone McKenzie, TE Allen Reisner and WR Kerry Taylor to reserve-future contracts. NEW YORK JETS—Signed WR Michael Campbell, TE Dedrick Epps, WR Dexter Jackson, T Dennis Landolt, CB Julian Posey and WR Eron Riley to reserve-future contracts. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Fired coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Fired coach Raheem Morris. TENNESSEE TITANS—Agreed to terms with RB Herb Donaldson, G Ryan Durand, DE Pannel Egboh, TE Cameron Graham, WR James Kirkendoll, OT Troy Kropog, WR Michael Preston, CB Terrence Wheatley on reserve-future contracts. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS—Recalled F Jordan Caron from Providence (AHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Signed F Mark McNeill and F Phillip Danault to three-year contracts. DETROIT RED WINGS—Activated F Chris Conner from the injured reserve list and reassigned him to Grand Rapids (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Assigned F Cody Eakin to Hershey (AHL). American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS—Signed F Mathieu Aubin. Announced F Micheal Haley was returned to the team by the New York Islanders (AHL). PROVIDENCE BRUINS—Announced D Marc Cantin was assigned to the team from Reading (ECHL). SOCCER CONCACAF—Named Ted Howard acting general secretary. COLLEGE NORTH CAROLINA—Announced junior DE Donte Paige-Moss will enter the NFL draft. NOTRE DAME—Named Chuck Martin offensive coordinator, Kerry Cooks co-defensive coordinator. Named defensive coordinator Bob Diaco an assistant head coach. Promoted Scott Booker from intern to offensive assistant. WASHINGTON—Announced junior RB Chris Polk will enter the NFL draft.

F O O T B A L L College Football FBS Bowl Glance Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Houston 30, Penn State 14 Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. South Carolina 30, Nebraska 13 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Michigan State 33, Georgia 30, 3OT

ball. However, Hamilton immediately lost the ball. Baylor 61, Texas A&M 52 WACO, Texas — Perry Jones III had 14 points with 12 rebounds and fourth-ranked Baylor remained undefeated with a victory over Texas A&M in the Big 12 opener for both teams. The Bears (14-0) have started the season with the first 14game winning streak in school history. WOMEN’S ROUNDUP Penn State 82, Wisconsin 49 MADISON, Wis. — Maggie Lucas scored 18 points to lead Penn State over Wisconsin. Lucas led a balanced attack for the Nittany Lions (11-3, 1-1 Big Ten) with Nikki Greene adding 14 points and Mia Nick-

Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida 24, Ohio State 17 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Oregon 45, Wisconsin 38 Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), late Today's Games Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 7 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 9 BCS National Championship At New Orleans LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

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Duke 77, Virginia 66 DURHAM, N.C. — Tricia Liston had 18 points to lead four players in double figures for No. 7 Duke, which blew past Virginia in the ACC opener for both teams. Haley Peters added 13 points, Richa Jackson 12 and Chelsea Gray 11 with eight assists for the Blue Devils (10-2), who have won 19 straight in the series. Ohio State 84, Iowa 71 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Samantha Prahalis scored 30 points and Tayler Hill added 28 to rally No. 8 Ohio State from

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North Carolina 65, Miami 63 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Chay Shegog hit the go-ahead

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Purdue 64, Illinois 63 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Courtney Moses made a 3-pointer from the top of the key as time expired, giving Purdue a win over Illinois. Ivory Crawford made two free throws with 25 seconds left to give Illinois a 62-61 lead, but Lydia McCully hit just 1 of 2 free throws with 7 seconds left for a two-point lead before Moses nailed the game-winner.

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a 15-point first-half deficit for a victory over Iowa, keeping the Buckeyes perfect this season. The Buckeyes (15-0, 2-0 Big Ten) are off to their best start during the NCAA era.

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National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L y-New England ............................ 13 3 N.Y. Jets....................................... 8 8 Miami ............................................ 6 10 Buffalo .......................................... 6 10 South W L y-Houston..................................... 10 6 Tennessee ................................... 9 7 Jacksonville ................................. 5 11 Indianapolis.................................. 2 14 North W L y-Baltimore ................................... 12 4 x-Pittsburgh.................................. 12 4 x-Cincinnati .................................. 9 7 Cleveland ..................................... 4 12 West W L y-Denver ......................................... 8 8 San Diego ....................................... 8 8 Oakland ........................................... 8 8 Kansas City..................................... 7 9 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L y-N.Y. Giants ................................ 9 7 Philadelphia.................................. 8 8 Dallas ............................................ 8 8 Washington .................................. 5 11 South W L y-New Orleans............................. 13 3 x-Atlanta ....................................... 10 6 Carolina ........................................ 6 10 Tampa Bay ................................... 4 12 North W L y-Green Bay ................................. 15 1 x-Detroit........................................ 10 6 Chicago ........................................ 8 8 Minnesota .................................... 3 13 West W L y-San Francisco........................... 13 3 Arizona ......................................... 8 8 Seattle ........................................... 7 9 St. Louis ....................................... 2 14 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday's Games Chicago 17, Minnesota 13 New Orleans 45, Carolina 17 Green Bay 45, Detroit 41 San Francisco 34, St. Louis 27 Tennessee 23, Houston 22 New England 49, Buffalo 21 Miami 19, N.Y. Jets 17 Jacksonville 19, Indianapolis 13 Philadelphia 34, Washington 10 San Diego 38, Oakland 26 Kansas City 7, Denver 3 Arizona 23, Seattle 20, OT Atlanta 45, Tampa Bay 24 Baltimore 24, Cincinnati 16 Pittsburgh 13, Cleveland 9 N.Y. Giants 31, Dallas 14

son with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Taylor Wurtz led Wisconsin (4-10, 0-2) with 17.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 37 24 9 4 52 110 79 Philadelphia ................ 37 22 11 4 48 125 109 Pittsburgh .................... 38 21 13 4 46 121 100 New Jersey ................. 37 21 15 1 43 103 105 N.Y. Islanders.............. 36 13 17 6 32 84 113 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 35 24 10 1 49 123 68 Ottawa .......................... 39 19 15 5 43 120 133 Toronto ........................ 38 18 15 5 41 118 125 Buffalo.......................... 38 17 17 4 38 100 112 Montreal....................... 39 14 18 7 35 99 110 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 39 20 12 7 47 103 107 Winnipeg...................... 38 19 14 5 43 104 107 Washington ................. 37 20 15 2 42 111 109 Tampa Bay................... 37 17 17 3 37 104 122 Carolina ....................... 40 13 21 6 32 103 135 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago........................ 38 24 10 4 52 125 107 Detroit .......................... 38 24 13 1 49 123 84 St. Louis....................... 38 21 12 5 47 95 85 Nashville ...................... 39 21 14 4 46 105 108 Columbus .................... 38 10 23 5 25 93 128 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 39 24 13 2 50 129 96 Minnesota.................... 40 21 13 6 48 95 95 Colorado ...................... 40 21 18 1 43 108 115 Calgary ........................ 40 18 17 5 41 99 111 Edmonton .................... 37 15 19 3 33 100 104 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles ................ 39 19 14 6 44 86 90 Dallas ........................... 37 21 15 1 43 100 107 San Jose ...................... 34 19 11 4 42 99 83 Phoenix........................ 39 19 16 4 42 102 103 Anaheim ...................... 37 10 21 6 26 87 124 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday's Games Nashville 5, Calgary 3 Monday's Games N.Y. Rangers 3, Philadelphia 2 Ottawa 3, New Jersey 2 OT San Jose at Vancouver late Edmonton at Chicago, late Colorado at Los Angeles, late Today's Games Edmonton at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7 p.m. Calgary at Washington, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. Phoenix at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 8 p.m. Wednesday's Games Winnipeg at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Boston at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Vancouver, 10 p.m. San Jose at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Manchester ........... 35 21 12 0 2 44 95 88 St. John’s .............. 32 19 8 4 1 43 114 96 Worcester.............. 32 16 10 3 3 38 88 84 Portland ................. 33 16 12 2 3 37 93 102 Providence............ 35 14 18 1 2 31 73 105 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Hershey ................. 33 19 8 3 3 44 125 96 Norfolk ................... 33 20 11 0 2 42 119 93 Penguins.............. 33 18 10 1 4 41 100 93 Syracuse ............... 31 14 13 3 1 32 104 103 Binghamton........... 36 14 20 1 1 30 91 110 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut........... 34 19 10 2 3 43 110 99 Adirondack............ 32 17 13 1 1 36 91 86 Albany .................... 34 14 13 5 2 35 80 105 Springfield ............. 32 14 16 1 1 30 90 93 Bridgeport ............. 34 13 17 3 1 30 92 111 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................ 33 19 11 2 1 41 93 85 Milwaukee ............. 30 19 10 0 1 39 93 76 Peoria .................... 35 17 15 2 1 37 106 102 Chicago ................. 32 16 12 1 3 36 89 89 Rockford................ 33 11 18 1 3 26 101 125 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto ................... 34 17 12 3 2 39 97 91 Rochester............... 33 15 13 4 1 35 96 98 Lake Erie ................ 33 16 15 1 1 34 81 85 Grand Rapids......... 32 13 13 4 2 32 98 103 Hamilton ................. 32 13 14 1 4 31 74 98 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City ...... 34 22 8 1 3 48 106 80 Abbotsford ............. 33 22 9 2 0 46 88 79 Houston.................. 34 18 7 2 7 45 97 87 San Antonio ........... 32 15 15 2 0 32 75 93 Texas...................... 31 14 16 0 1 29 90 94 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Monday's Games Portland 5, Connecticut 4, OT Bridgeport 4, Worcester 0 Today's Games Syracuse at Toronto, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Wednesday's Games San Antonio at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Lake Erie, 7 p.m. Binghamton at Adirondack, 7 p.m. Bridgeport at Manchester, 7 p.m. Norfolk at Penguins, 7:05 p.m. Thursday's Games No games scheduled Friday's Games Manchester at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Toronto, 7 p.m. Hershey at Adirondack, 7 p.m. Connecticut at Binghamton, 7:05 p.m. Portland at Providence, 7:05 p.m. Rochester at Penguins, 7:05 p.m. Albany at Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. Syracuse at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. Worcester at Springfield, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Peoria, 8 p.m. Lake Erie at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Texas at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Rockford at Houston, 8:35 p.m. Grand Rapids at Abbotsford, 10 p.m.

B A S K E T B A L L College Basketball Monday's College Basketball Scores EAST Albany (NY) 88, Hartford 63 American U. 70, Brown 61 Columbia 67, Fairleigh Dickinson 52 Maine 76, Binghamton 61 Marist 71, St. Peter’s 67 NJIT 78, Lafayette 58 Niagara 66, Loyola (Md.) 61 Northeastern 57, Towson 48 Rhode Island 78, Boston College 72, 2OT Rider 88, Manhattan 77 Stony Brook 65, Vermont 59 UMBC 82, New Hampshire 76 VCU 80, Hofstra 63

Syracuse No. 1 for 4th straight week Syracuse is No. 1 in The Associated Press’ Top 25 for a fourth straight week and Pittsburgh is out of the poll for the first time since the middle of 2009-10. The Orange received 60 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel. Kentucky, which moved up one spot to second, got the other five. North Carolina, Baylor and Duke all jumped two places to third through fifth. Ohio State dropped from second to sixth after losing at Indiana. Missouri, Connecticut, Georgetown and Michigan State round out the top 10. Louisville, which lost to Georgetown and Kentucky, dropped from fourth to 11th. No. 23 Kansas State and No. 25 Gonzaga enter the rankings on six-game winning streaks. Creighton fell out from 21st. Pittsburgh, losers of three straight, dropped out from 22nd.

free throws with 1:11 left, helping No. 25 North Carolina rally past No. 12 Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. Maryland 91, Florida St 70 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —

Men's College Basketball Schedule Today's Games EAST Longwood at Army, 7 p.m. Bucknell at Dartmouth, 7 p.m. Harvard at Fordham, 7 p.m. Md.-Eastern Shore at Lehigh, 7 p.m. UConn at Seton Hall, 7 p.m. Louisville vs. St. John’s at Madison Square Garden, 7 p.m. Holy Cross at Yale, 7 p.m. Siena vs. Iona at Madison Square Garden, 9 p.m. SOUTH UAB at Florida, 7 p.m. UALR at Kentucky, 7 p.m. Carver Bible at NC A&T, 7 p.m. SC State at South Carolina, 7 p.m. Cornell at Maryland, 8 p.m. Alabama A&M at Jackson St., 8:30 p.m. Ark.-Pine Bluff at MVSU, 8:30 p.m. Alabama at Georgia Tech, 9 p.m. Alabama St. at Grambling St., 9 p.m. SMU at Mississippi, 9 p.m. MIDWEST Nebraska at Ohio St., 6:30 p.m. S. Utah at IPFW, 7 p.m. UMKC at IUPUI, 7 p.m. Oral Roberts at Oakland, 7 p.m. Indiana-Northwest at Toledo, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at W. Michigan, 7 p.m. Michigan St. at Wisconsin, 7 p.m. Oklahoma at Missouri, 8 p.m. South Dakota at W. Illinois, 8 p.m. Drake at Creighton, 8:05 p.m. SOUTHWEST Savannah St. at Arkansas, 8 p.m. Oswego St. at Texas-Pan American, 8 p.m. Southern U. at Prairie View, 8:30 p.m. Alcorn St. at Texas Southern, 9 p.m. FAR WEST Johnson & Wales (CO) at Air Force, 9 p.m. Houston Baptist at New Mexico, 9 p.m. Wyoming at Utah Valley, 9:05 p.m. Morgan St. at San Francisco, 10 p.m.

BULLETIN BOARD MEETINGS Crestwood Boys Basketball Booster Club will hold their next meeting Monday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s. We will be discussing the WHITEOUT t-shirt sale, team picture updates, the Winter Social in February and the end of the season banquet. Parents of boys basketball players are invited to attend. The Crestwood Football Booster Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. at King’s Restaurant. Parents of players and supporters of the program are invited to attend. For more information, call Tony at 430-7351. West Side United Soccer Club’s monthly parent/coaches meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2 at the Plymouth Borough Building, second floor, Shawnee Ave., Plymouth. All parents and coaches are asked to attend. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Mountain Top Area Little League and Softball will be offering registration for managers/coaches for the 2012 season. The early registration will be at Crestwood High School on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 7-9 p.m. Bring a copy of your photo ID and the registration fee. For more information, call Terry at 823-7949, or visit www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com. The Rock Rec Center will be holding tryouts for Rock Solid AAU basketball on Jan. 8 and 15. The cost is $10 per player, and players may attend both tryouts for that price. The times for Jan. 8 are: 2 p.m., girls grades 5-6; 3 p.m., girls grades 7-8; 4 p.m. girls grades 9-10; 5 p.m., boys grades 5-6; 6 p.m., boys grades 7-8; 7 p.m. boys grades 9-10. Times for Jan 15 are: 2 p.m., boys grades 5-6; 3 p.m., boys grades 7-8; 4 p.m., boys grades 9-10; 5 p.m., girls grades 5-6; 6 p.m., girls grades 9-10; 7 p.m. girls grades 7-8. Contact the Rock Rec Center for more information at 696-2769 or TheRockRecCenter@bmha.org.

Women's College Basketball Schedule Today's Games EAST Sacred Heart at St. Bonaventure, 2 p.m. Army at Bryant, 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at Villanova, 6 p.m. Yale at Bucknell, 7 p.m. DePaul at Georgetown, 7 p.m. Dartmouth at Holy Cross, 7 p.m. Marquette at Louisville, 7 p.m. Howard at Mount St. Mary’s, 7 p.m. NJIT at Navy, 7 p.m. Saint Joseph’s at Quinnipiac, 7 p.m. Harvard at UMass, 7 p.m. Syracuse at Rutgers, 9 p.m. SOUTH Morgan St. at FIU, 6 p.m. Alabama St. at Grambling St., 6:30 p.m. Alabama A&M at Jackson St., 6:30 p.m. Ark.-Pine Bluff at MVSU, 6:30 p.m. Furman at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Duquesne at James Madison, 7 p.m. Southern Wesleyan at SC State, 7 p.m. Chattanooga at Tennessee, 7 p.m. Wiley at McNeese St., 8 p.m. MIDWEST South Florida at Cincinnati, 7 p.m. Nebraska Omaha at Saint Louis, 8 p.m. SOUTHWEST Southern U. at Prairie View, 6:30 p.m. Alcorn St. at Texas Southern, 6:30 p.m. Sam Houston St. at Houston Baptist, 8 p.m. Fresno St. at Texas-Arlington, 8 p.m. St. Thomas (Texas) at Texas St., 8 p.m. FAR WEST North Dakota at Idaho, 9 p.m. San Jose St. at S. Utah, 9 p.m. Asbury at Utah St., 9 p.m.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct New York .......................... 2 2 .500 Philadelphia...................... 2 2 .500 Boston ............................... 2 3 .400 Toronto.............................. 1 3 .250 New Jersey....................... 1 4 .200 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami............................... 5 0 1.000 Orlando ........................... 4 1 .800 Atlanta ............................. 3 1 .750 Charlotte ......................... 1 3 .250 Washington .................... 0 4 .000 Central Division W L Pct Chicago............................. 4 1 .800 Indiana............................... 3 1 .750 Milwaukee......................... 2 1 .667 Cleveland.......................... 2 2 .500 Detroit................................ 1 3 .250 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio ...................... 3 1 .750 Houston............................. 2 2 .500 New Orleans..................... 2 2 .500 Memphis ........................... 1 3 .250 Dallas ................................ 1 4 .200 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City ............... 5 0 1.000 Portland........................... 3 1 .750 Denver ............................ 3 2 .600 Minnesota....................... 1 3 .250 Utah................................. 1 3 .250 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers..................... 2 2 .500 L.A. Lakers ....................... 3 3 .500 Phoenix ............................. 2 3 .400 Sacramento ...................... 2 3 .400 Golden State..................... 2 3 .400 Sunday's Games Cleveland 98, New Jersey 82 Miami 129, Charlotte 90 Orlando 102, Toronto 96 Boston 94, Washington 86 Minnesota 99, Dallas 82 Denver 99, L.A. Lakers 90 Chicago 104, Memphis 64 Sacramento 96, New Orleans 80 L.A. Clippers 93, Portland 88 Monday's Games Phoenix 102, Golden State 91 Boston 100, Washington 92 Indiana 108, New Jersey 94 Detroit 89, Orlando 78 Atlanta 100, Miami 92 Toronto 90, New York 85 Minnesota 106, San Antonio 96. Oklahoma City at Dallas, late Milwaukee at Denver, late New Orleans at Utah, late Today's Games Charlotte at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Utah, 9 p.m. Houston at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday's Games Cleveland at Toronto, 7 p.m. Washington at Orlando, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Memphis at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Golden State at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Sacramento at Denver, 9 p.m. Houston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Laurin Mincy scored 23 points, Alyssa Thomas added 21 points and 10 rebounds and Tiana Hawkins had 20 points and 13 rebounds as No. 5 Maryland remained unbeaten with a 91-70 rout of Florida State on Monday night.

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The Knights of Columbus Council 302 will conduct a Basketball Free Throw Competition at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Wyoming Valley CYC on South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre. All children ages 10-14 are eligible. Entry forms will be available at the CYC, Grandpa’s Workshop on Scott Street in Wilkes-Barre and Lasting impression on River Street in Plains. For more information, call 262-3873. Wilkes University will host its 12th annual Mid-Winter Softball Camp Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Pitching will begin at 9 a.m., hitting at 10 a.m., and fielding at 11 a.m. The camp will be held in the UCOM building on Main Street and the Marts Center (Wilkes Gym) on Franklin Street. For more information, call Frank at 571-408-4031. Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

B O X I N G Fight Schedule Jan. 6 At Key West, Fla. (ESPN2), Dyah Davis vs. Alfonso Lopez, 10, super middleweights. At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif. (SHO), Luis Ramos Jr. vs. Raymundo Beltran, 10, lightweights; Michael Perez vs. Omar Figueroa Jr., 10, lightweights. Jan. 7 At Heredia, Costa Rica, Bryan Vazquez vs. Eugenio Lopez, 12, for Vazquez’s interim WBA World super featherweight title. Jan. 13 At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Teon Kennedy vs. Chris Martin, 10, junior featherweights. Jan. 14 At Offenburg, Germany, Arthur Abraham vs. Pablo Oscar Natalio Farias, 10, super middleweights; Robert Stieglitz vs. Henry Weber, 12, for Stieglitz’s WBO super middleweight title. Jan. 20 At Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas (SHO), Rico Ramos vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux, 12, for Ramos’ WBA World super bantamweight title. Jan. 21 At Philadelphia (NBCSN), Eddie Chambers vs. Sergei Liakhovich, 10, heavyweights; Gabriel Rosado vs. Jesus Soto-Karass, 10, junior middleweights.

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but as Monday went along, that became tougher and tougher to do. The interim coach embraced players at the end of warm-ups and was emotional throughout the game. He again said he has been given no timetable for a coach to be named as more seemingly random names continue to emerge. The agent for San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman told The Associated Press Monday that his client was a “finalist” for the Penn State job. Acting athletic director Dave Joyner twice denied this week that the school is close to naming a coach and that interviews are ongoing. At least one Penn State coach believed the uncertainty and constant rumors had an adverse effect on the players headed into Monday’s game. “I think so,” co-defensive coordinator Larry Johnson. “Just not knowing who the coach is … I mean, they’re young kids, they’re 18-year-old kids. They’re worried about it. … Over the last couple weeks we kind of emotionally hit a wall with it. “But they stayed resilient with it, and you’ve got to be proud of that.” Resiliency wasn’t enough against Keenum and the Cougars (13-1). The senior quarterback dissected the Lions’ zone defense through all four quarters and broke several Cotton Bowl Stadium records in finishing 45-of-69 passing for 532 yards and three touchdowns. The completions and attempts were the most by an opponent in Penn State history. The yardage fell short of Ty Detmer’s total of 576 for BYU in the 1989 Holiday Bowl. “I think kind of before the game we knew we were going to throw the ball a bunch and talked about breaking records,” Keenum said. “He’s a really good quarterback, probably the best we’ve seen all season long,” Johnson said. “He really has a good eye, he knows where he wants the ball. … An accurate arm and he’s pretty precise in his throws.” It was a staggering difference between the two teams’ passing games. Subbing for injured starter Matt McGloin, Rob Bolden finished 7-of-26 for 137 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. The sophomore finished the season with a completion percentage under 40 percent and had just two scores. Keenum topped 200 yards and two touchdowns through the air in the first quarter alone. Bolden didn’t complete a pass in the frame. The Cougars outgained Penn State 600-306 for the game, running 85 total plays. Keenum threw two touchdowns to Patrick Edwards (10 catches, 228 yards) and another to Justin Johnson (12 catches, 148 yards) to go with three Matt Hogan field goals. Penn State’s touchdowns came from Stephfon Green on a 6-yard run in the second quarter and a 69-yard connection between Bolden and Justin Brown in the third. The defeat capped off three losses in the Lions’ final four games following the arrests of former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky and two high-ranking school officials and the firing of Paterno. Bradley said he couldn’t have asked for more from his players and his staff, given the circumstances. Regardless of what happens in the following months, Bradley said that is what he will take from this season. “They can do what they want to me,” he said. “I want these players to know those coaches, those managers, those trainers, everybody there fought ’til the end. “Ten years from now they’re going to say, ‘Hey, maybe it didn’t work out for them.’ We don’t know that yet. I want them to respect every one of us. All those guys weren’t looking for jobs. They weren’t running around doing other things. They were busting their tails to help this team win this bowl game. “I’m proud of them and I’m thankful for the efforts they gave me. Nothing changed. They worked like dogs the whole way through this thing. What they do from here, that’s their decision.”

Penn State quarterback Rob Bolden heads to the bench near the end of Penn State’s 30-14 loss to the Houston in the TicketCity Bowl at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Monday.

GREG ELLMAN PHOTOS/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES LEADER

Penn State interim head coach Tom Bradley attempts to make a point to an official during Monday’s TicketCity Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

The Penn State drum major performs his traditional flip during the Blue Band’s pregame performance at the TicketCity Bowl Monday in Dallas’ Cotton Bowl.

Houston quarterback Case Keenum lets loose with one of his 69 pass attempts during Monday’s TicketCity Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

Penn State running back Stephfon Green (21) is brought down by Houston’s Marcus McGraw during the TicketCity Bowl Monday in Dallas, Texas. Green finished the game with 63 yards on 15 rushing attempts.

In a game of survival, Nittany Lions hopes died By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

DALLAS -- The concern had been merely to survive. That’s how Tom Bradley put it this weekend before Monday’s TicketCity Bowl. “In any bowl game,” Bradley said Sunday, “you’ve gotta be able to survive the first quarter.” After Penn State’s 30-14 loss to Houston on Monday, the interim coach didn’t need to think long about how that worked out. “F. I would give us an F,” Bradley said after watching his team fall behind the Cougars 17-0 after one quarter. “That’s the one thing about bowl games, you have to get caught up to speed as fast as you can. You can’t duplicate it because you haven’t played in five weeks. You’re just not used to it. “That’s the one thing that always worries you. You’ve got to get caught up, and we didn’t today. Since I’ve been in all those bowl games here, I know the games we win it’s because we come out first quarter at least even or close to it.” The Nittany Lions were not

close to even with Houston in the early going. Not at all. After winning the coin toss, Bradley deferred, hoping his defense would set the tone with a big stop. Instead, Houston’s Case Keenum hit two big passes on third down on the opening drive, the second of which went for a 40-yard touchdown. Following a field goal, Keenum added an 8-yard score to Justin Johnson to make it 17-0 after 13 minutes. When the carnage was over, Keenum had thrown for 227 yards in that opening frame, the most by any quarterback in any quarter of any bowl game in NCAA history. “Keenum did an excellent job today,” senior linebacker Nate Stupar said. “He picked us apart in areas. We were trying to figure out what coverages worked against him. They had a good game plan and made some plays where we didn’t.” Infirmary report Devon Still’s All-America season sputtered a bit down the stretch as the defensive tackle was hampered by injuries.

Houston 30, Penn State 14 Houston .............................. 17 7 3 3 — 30 Penn St............................... 0 7 7 0 — 14 FIRST QUARTER UH ± Patrick Edwards 40-yard pass from Case Keenum (Matt Hogan kick), 13:08. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 1:52. Comment: Well, that didn’t take long. Penn State’s defense looks strong on first and second down but gives up two deep passes on third down on the opening drive.The second goes 40 yards for a touchdown as Keenum connects with his leading receiver to give Houston the lead less than two minutes into the game. Keenum launched a bomb down the left sideline to Edwards, who raced past nickelback Malcolm Willis to run under the ball for the score. HOUSTON 7, PENN STATE 0. UH ± Hogan 35-yard field goal, 9:12. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 2:26. Comment: Penn State’s poor start continues with a three-and-out as Rob Bolden shows some of the same problems he had during the regular season, airmailing a third-and-1 pass over the head of fullback Mike Zordich. A short punt gives the Cougars great field position and only a third-down tackle by Nate Stupar forces Houston to go for the field goal. Not six minutes into the game, Keenum is already 9-of-12 for 129 yards as the Cougars have yet to call a run play. UH 10, PSU 0. UH ± Justin Johnson 8-yard pass from Keenum (Hogan kick), 2:35. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 1:09. Comment: The difference between the two passing games is comical. Bolden is 0-for-2 with two poor passes in three drives. Keenum goes over 200 yards in the first quarter when he connects for his second TD of the game on the ensuing drive, hitting Johnson, headed toward the right sideline and beating the defense to the goal line. The start of a very long day for the Lions. UH 17, PSU 0. SECOND QUARTER PSU ± Stephfon Green 6-yard run (Anthony Fera kick), 5:57. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:54. Comment: Penn State’s offense finally shows some life after a play that didn’t even count.The effort by wideout Justin Brown on what was initially ruled a 93-yard punt return touchdown fired up a lifeless sideline even after replay showed Brown clearly stepped out of bounds at his own 33. Penn State proceeded to get the touchdown the hard way, as Stephfon Green scored on a direct snap. Bolden got things going on third-and-long, throwing a rope to Devon Smith, who gave a full-out dive to haul in a 43-yard pass to set up the score. UH 17, PSU 7. UH ± Edwards 75-yard pass from Keenum (Hogan kick), 1:43. Drive: 2 plays, 84 yards, 0:24.

Comment: Moments after Houston misses a touchdown when D.J. Hayden drops a potential pick-six throw by Bolden, the Cougars offense gets it done after a punt. Safety Drew Astorino slips, allowing Edwards to run wide open some 20 yards behind the defense for an easy 75-yard score. The numbers are mind boggling. Keenum has 380 yards passing and Edwards has 200 receiving at halftime alone. UH 24, PSU 7. THIRD QUARTER UH ± Hogan 38-yard field goal, 4:21. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 1:55. Comment: The pace is much slower in the second half, but Penn State still can’t make a dent in the deficit. Keenum is still able to rack up yards, closing in on multiple bowl game records by a Lions opponent. The Penn State defense is clinging for dear life, again keeping Houston out of the end zone. UH 27, PSU 7. PSU ± Justin Brown 69-yard pass from Rob Bolden (Fera kick), 2:38. Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 1:35. Comment: Bolden’s second touchdown of the season and third completion of the game comes on third-and-long after a sack. Brown makes a tough catch look easy, plucking the rifle shot out of the air without breaking stride and outrunning the defense for the score. UH 27, PSU 14. FOURTH QUARTER UH ± Hogan 22-yard field goal, 14:52. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 2:40. Comment: And once again the Cougars answer the score with one of their own, not allowing the Lions to build much momentum. D’Anton Lynn breaks up a third-down pass in the end zone to hold the Cougars to three points. UH 30, PSU 14. A—46,817. Hou PSU First downs.......................... 25 14 Rushes-yards ..................... 16-68 44-169 Passing ................................ 532 137 Comp-Att-Int ....................... 45-69-0 7-27-3 Return Yards....................... 19 47 Punts-Avg............................ 6-42.5 9-41.6 Fumbles-Lost ...................... 0-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards .................. 6-55 6-55 Time of Possession ........... 27:49 32:11 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Houston, C.Sims 6-39, Hayes 2-20, Keenum 7-10, Team 1-(minus 1). Penn St., Green 15-63, Redd 14-53, Belton 6-38, Bolden 6-16, De.Smith 2-0, Team 1-(minus 1). PASSING—Houston, Keenum 45-69-0-532. Penn St., Bolden 7-26-3-137, Belton 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING—Houston, J.Johnson 12-148, Edwards 10-228, Carrier 9-44, Ron.Williams 6-58, C.Sims 5-30, E.Smith 2-13, Hayes 1-11. Penn St., De.Smith 2-49, Green 2-6, Brown 1-69, Haplea 1-12, Suhey 1-1.

Slowed by an ailing back in November, Still was limited in Monday’s loss by turf toe and Houston’s fast-paced offense. Still was able to get little surge off the line, and that was on the few instances where Houston’s no-huddle offense allowed the Lions linemen to even get set. “He’s been limping,” Bradley said. “Even before the game today he was limping. It was painful. He wasn’t himself. I guess if you asked him, he’s maybe playing half-speed. “He wasn’t at all a factor in today’s game, which usually he’s going to give us some pressure in there. I knew he was in that situation before we got there. It’s not an excuse, it’s just where he was.” Still was able to play most of the game, but some teammates weren’t as fortunate. Defensive end Sean Stanley suffered a dislocated left elbow and defensive backs Drew Astorino and Adrian Amos both were said to have concussions. Tailback Silas Redd (14 carries, 53 yards) skipped off the field in pain in the second half

with an apparent injury to his right knee and did not return. Though no update was available after the game, a Penn State spokesman said it was not believed to be serious.

make some really good throws today, and there were some glimmers there for a guy who hasn’t played a lot of football the last four or five weeks. “He did some good things and I think he’s gotta keep that in Little progress for Bolden perspective. It’s easy when Penn State had hoped that you’re a quarterback to take Rob Bolden would show imthese (losses) very, very hard provement in the bowl game and very personally.” without having to rotate snaps Bolden, who was set to transwith the injured Matt McGloin. fer after last season’s bowl game, But it was more of the same said that “right now” he was for the sophomore who again planning to return to Penn struggled, going just 7-for-26 State, adding that he would like passing and throwing three to see who the new coach will interceptions. He had three be. more passes that were dropped He’s not the only one. by Houston defenders, two of Defensive tackle Jordan Hill, which likely would have been who said earlier in the week he returned for touchdowns. would likely return for his senior Quarterbacks coach Jay Paseason after receiving an NFL terno took Bolden aside at the draft projection of a third- or end of the game for a private fourth-round pick, hedged a bit talk. after the game. “I just told Rob after the game, “Hopefully, we find out someI said, ‘Look, ‘You’ve got a great thing this week,” Hill said. “I future ahead of you. I’d like to be know a lot of guys have decithe guy to coach you. Whatever sions to make. I have one to happens, happens. But you’ve make. I’m not sure what I’m gotta keep that in mind. You’ve gonna do, but hopefully we find gotta keep pressing forward,’ ” out something this week to Paterno said. “Because he did make the best decision we can.”

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Despres plans to continue his party By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

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The University of Oregon mascot joins paradegoers on the street in the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday. Oregon and Wisconsin played each other in the Rose Bowl later in the day.

Simon Despres was on the plane with his Pittsburgh Penguin teammates following their game against New Jersey on Saturday when he got the news that he was headed back to Wilkes-Barre. But it was New Year’s Eve, and Despres was allowed to finish out 2011 as a Pittsburgh Penguin. “I partied with the team at Flower’s (Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury) house and then I left Sunday afternoon to come back. It was a good time,” Despres said. So was his stint with Pittsburgh – his first in the NHL. Since his call-up at the beginning of December, Despres, 20, played in 13 games while seeing his ice time increase each night. He also scored his first NHL goal and added three assists

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and was a plus-2. The experience added to an already productive first season as a pro for Despres. “It was a good feeling to get the goal out of the way and a great experience overall,” he said after Monday’s practice at Coal Street. “I didn’t have my best training camp this year, but I worked hard with Wilkes-Barre to get called up.” In 22 games with Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton, Despres has emerged as a defenseman with enormous offensive upside. He has three goals and seven points in 22 games with the AHL Penguins, including two game-winners.

And there’s a good chance that Despres may be even more dangerous in the AHL now that he has some NHL experience under his belt. “I’m way less nervous,” Despres said. “I know I can play up there and the experience was good for my confidence.” Head coach John Hynes has already seen a difference in Despres after just one practice. Hynes said the maturity in Despres’s game is noticeable, as are the improvements in his practice habits, crisp passing and just executing overall at a higher level. “It’s always nice to have players come back that were a big part of the team before they left,” Hynes said. “He’s a good player with a good attitude.” Just how long Despres will stay remains to be seen. While he did say he’s happy to be with his Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton teammates again, his goal is

to brush up some facets of his game to get a return trip to Pittsburgh. “It’s only my first year as a pro and I still have a lot to learn,” Despres said. “But I know what I have to do to get back there and stay there. I learned a lot just being around guys like Brooks Orpik and all those top defensemen in Pittsburgh.” NOTES • Goaltender Scott Munroe left Monday’s practice early and didn’t return to the ice. “I think he’s going to be OK,” Hynes said after practice. “I don’t know exactly what happened. He tweaked something, but he should be fine.” • D Carl Sneep, D Joey Mormina, D Boris Valabik and F Brian Day remain out for this week, Hynes said. Sneep and Mormina didn’t practice.

NFL

Buccaneers fire Morris

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Raheem Morris has been fired as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after three seasons. The team announced the change Monday, one day after a 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons extended the franchise’s longest losing streak within the same season since 1977 to 10 games. Morris went 17-31, including a 10-6 mark in 2010, when the Bucs (4-12) narrowly missed the playoffs.

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Rams dump coach, GM The St. Louis Rams fired coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney. The team made the announcement Monday, a day after the team wrapped up a 2-14 season that tied for the NFL’s worst. The Rams made a six-win improvement last season and played for the NFC West title in the finale, but were just 10-38 overall in three seasons with Spagnuolo and Devaney calling the shots. Devaney joined the front office in 2008. In his four years as GM, the Rams were 12-52. Owner Stan Kroenke fired both men with one year remaining on their contracts, and with fan interest dwindling. The Edward Jones Dome was about half-filled much of the year.

Source: Steelers lose Mendenhall for playoffs The Pittsburgh Steelers journey through the playoffs won’t include running back Rashard Mendenhall. A person familiar with his injury told The Associated Press that Mendenhall has a torn ACL in his right knee and is out for the entire postseason. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an official announcement about Mendenhall’s status. The severity of the injury was first reported by ESPN.com and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Mendenhall hurt the knee while being tackled late in the first quarter of Sunday’s 13-9 victory over Cleveland. He did not return and coach Mike Tomlin said after the game the injury was “not good.” Mendenhall will have surgery before the end of January. Second-year back Isaac Redman and rookie John Clay will fill in when the Steelers face Denver in the AFC Wild Card on Sunday. MLB

Marlins Ramirez says he’ll switch to 3B for Reyes Hanley Ramirez says he’ll accept a position switch to third base so Miami Marlins newcomer Jose Reyes can play shortstop. When Reyes signed a $106 million, six-year deal with Miami last month, there was speculation Ramirez was unhappy about being supplanted at short. But new manager Ozzie Guillen sold Ramirez on the idea. With Reyes at shortstop and Ramirez at third, the Marlins become stronger defensively at both positions, and more potent offensively. Reyes hit .337 with the New York Mets last year to win the NL batting title, and Ramirez — a career .306 hitter — was the 2009 batting champ. The two Dominicans are friendly, although Reyes recently said he hadn’t heard from his fellow All-Star since signing. -- The Associated Press

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Philadelphia Flyers’ Brayden Schenn, right, celebrates his goal in the second period of the NHL Winter Classic against the New York Rangers on Monday in Philadelphia.

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and temperatures that dipped into the 30s, forcing 46,967 fans to bundle up for the big game. Rookie Brayden Schenn and Claude Giroux scored for the Flyers. It was Schenn’s first career goal. While this game meant two points in the standings, like the four other NHL games set for Monday night, it received the kind of hype normally reserved for the Stanley Cup finals. NBC televised the game and HBO had 12 camera crews filming the game and behind-the-scenes action for its “24/7” series. One of the breakout stars of the show was benched. Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, who signed a nine-year, $51 million contract in June, saw a recent slump send him to the bench. Sergei Bobrovsky got the call from coach Peter Laviolette and failed to hold the early

lead built in front of a decidedly orange-and-black crowd. The Flyers ended the game without star forward Jaromir Jagr, who played only a minute in the second period before leaving the game for good. The Flyers did not say what was wrong with the 39-year-old star. Jagr said after the game he injured his left leg and expected to return soon. Even with Jagr out, his presence was noted. Rupp’s first goal late in the second came with a salute toward the Flyers’ bench — the same move Jagr makes for the home crowd after one of his goals. Rupp smiled as his teammates mobbed him along the boards and the crowd booed his attempt at showing-up Jagr. Jagr never really got a chance to respond and the Flyers hope whatever is ailing their third-leading points scorer won’t keep him out long. Rupp, who scored the winning goal for New Jersey in Game 7 of the 2003 Stanley Cup finals against Anaheim, delivered another clutch goal on the

big stage when his wrister from the circle shot under Bobrovsky’s right arm and tied the game at 2. Richards wasted no time scoring the winner, knocking in a rebound 3:20 later to put the Rangers up 3-2. Lundqvist outplayed Bobrovsky, stopping 12 shots in the first, and had 34 saves. His finest moment came in the waning moments after Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh was whistled for covering the puck in the crease. Lundqvist stoned Briere with his pads when the All-Star center tried to sneak it through his legs. With some fans paying more than $1,000 a seat on the secondary market, the stadium was full to the end. For a brief moment in the second, Flyers fans thought they’d see a winner. Schenn, a prized rookie sent over from Los Angeles in the Mike Richards deal over the summer, scored his first goal midway through the second period, setting off the Liberty Bell in right field normally reserved for Phillies home runs.

NBA

Hawks run away from Heat in 4th, win The Associated Press

MIAMI — Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady hit a pair of big 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks ended Miami’s perfect start by beating the Heat 100-92 on Monday night. McGrady and Al Horford each scored 16 for the Hawks (4-1), who opened the final period on a 15-3 run to take control. And McGrady made perhaps the two biggest plays of the night in the final minutes, first throwing a lob to Josh Smith for a dunk, then hitting a 3-pointer that gave the Hawks a 93-84 lead with 2:26 left. LeBron James scored 28 points, Chris Bosh scored 19 and Dwyane Wade finished with 12 for Miami (5-1). The Heat led by as many as 10 in the early going and took a fourpoint lead into the final quarter before getting outscored 33-21. Pistons 89, Magic 78 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ben Gordon scored 26 points, and the Detroit Pistons overcame some early foul trouble in an impressive defensive effort against Dwight Howard

and Orlando, beating the Magic. Celtics 100, Wizards 92 BOSTON — Ray Allen scored 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics won for the second straight night over Washington, beating the winless Wizards. Paul Pierce had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Celtics (3-3), who pulled to .500 after losing their first three games of the season. Rookie Greg Stiemsma, making his first start, had 13 points and seven rebounds, and reserve Brandon Bass scored 12. Pacers 108, Nets 94 NEWARK, N.J. — Paul George scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers shot a season-high 52.6 percent in posting a victory over the skidding New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Danny Granger added 15 points and David West scored 13 as the Pacers won for the fourth time in five games and sent the Nets to their fifth straight loss.

Suns 102, Warriors 91 PHOENIX — Steve Nash scored 13 of his game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter and rookie Markieff Morris added 16 points, helping the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors. Raptors 90, Knicks 85 NEW YORK — Andrea Bargnani and DeMar DeRozan each scored 21 points, and the Toronto Raptors held onto a big lead this time, beating the New York Knicks. Jose Calderon added nine points and 12 assists for the Raptors, who blew a 16-point lead Sunday in Orlando before losing 102-96. They opened a 17-point advantage at halftime in this one thanks to the Knicks’ inept second quarter, then held on to snap a three-game losing streak. Timberwolves 106, Spurs 96 MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Love had 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to their second win in a row.

Wilkes University men’s basketball team dropped a 71-53 decision to the University of Scranton in the opening game of the Cross County Challenge at Marywood University’s Insalaco Arena. Wilkes falls to 6-3 overall, suffering their second straight defeat after falling to unbeaten Lycoming College on December 10th in their final contest of 2011. Scranton improves to 7-4 following the non-league victory. Wilkes will play its second game of the Cross County Challenge today when the Colonels face host Marywood University at 6 p.m. in the Insalaco Arena. King’s 81, Marywood University 53

King’s College defeated host Marywood University 81-53 in the opening round of the Cross County Challenge at Insalaco Arena. The King’s victory was ignited by a Matt Fiorino three-pointer, one-of-two foul shots from Keyton Winder and a three-point basket by Nick Reisig With the win, King’s improved to 6-5 on the season. Franklin & Marshall 68, Misericordia 55

Misericordia University opened the new year with a 68-55 loss to undefeated Franklin & Marshall in the opening game of the Sponaugle Tournament in Lancaster. Matt Greene led the Cougars with 15 points while Joe Busacca and Ethan Eichhorst both had 11 points. Jeff Slanovec added 10 The 8-4 Cougars will face Drew at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

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Alfredsson scores OT winner again The Associated Press

OTTAWA (AP) — Daniel Alfredsson scored his 401st goal on a power play 4 minutes into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. Alfredsson, who scored his 400th in overtime Friday against Calgary, beat Martin Brodeur with 59.4 seconds left in the extra period after David Clarkson was called for hooking 2:58 into overtime. Oilers 4, Blackhawks 3 CHICAGO — Ryan Smyth, Taylor Hall and Andy Sutton scored in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers bounced back from Daniel Carcillo’s nasty hit during a chippy victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Jordan Eberle added two assists for the Oilers, including a perfect backhand pass to Sutton for the tiebreaking score. Ben Eager added an insurance goal in the third period as Edmonton snapped a three-game slide. Sharks 3, Canucks 2 VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Michael Handzus scored the only goal in a shootout and the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks.

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No sugar-coating it, Hokies seeking a big step SUGAR BOWL

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS — A couple decades ago, few in college football would have dreamed of placing Virginia Tech in the same elite class as Michigan. As the two teams collide in Tuesday night’s Sugar Bowl, however, the team more associated with sustained success in recent years won’t be wearing maize and blue. Virginia Tech (11-2) has won no fewer than 10 games in eight straight seasons. The Hokies are the ones whose19th straight bowl appearance represents one of the longest streaks in the country.

Michigan vs. Virginia Tech 8:30 p.m. today (ESPN)

If Virginia Tech has been short on anything since the program’s landmark victory over Texas in the Sugar Bowl that capped the 1995 season, it has been victories in BCS bowls. The Hokies have lost four of five BCS bowl appearances, including twice in the Sugar Bowl

— once against national champion Florida State in the 1999 season and once against unbeaten Auburn in 2004-05. “We’ve had some great wins and we’ve done a great job getting here,” longtime Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer said Monday before posing for photos with Michigan coach Brady Hoke and the Sugar Bowl trophy. “Now we need to take that next step and get our share of the BCS wins. ... The challenge to Virginia Tech and to the ACC right now is not only get here, but get a win.” Beamer has already shown how serious he is about players emphasizing winning over party-

none of them have a bowl victory to their name. “We broke every record you didn’t want to break as a team,” Michigan senior defensive end Ryan Van Bergen said. “We were the team that snapped the (33year) bowl streak. We were seven (straight) losses against Ohio (State). We had done pretty much everything incorrectly.” However, Hoke, in only his first season as head coach, has been able to re-establish a foundation of toughness and confidence at Michigan, an institution he has revered since childhood, despite growing up in Ohio. Hoke was part of a national

ing, having sent home place kicker Tyler Weiss for a curfew violation. That left Tech thin at the position because top kicker Cody Journell had not even made the trip after his recent arrest in an alleged home invasion. Still, this might be the right year for Virginia Tech to catch Michigan (10-2) in a BCS bowl, at least in terms of facing a Wolverines squad with relatively little experience in such an arena. Michigan has not been to a BCS bowl since losing to Southern California in the Rose Bowl to conclude the 2006 season. Current Wolverines are in only their second bowl in four years, and

The wait’s finally over for Ducks

championship-winning coaching staff at Michigan under Lloyd Carr in1997. When he returned to Ann Arbor in 2011 after leading San Diego State to a rare bowl victory, Michigan players responded to Hoke’s passion for their program and its traditions. Hoke never seemed to believe he was taking over a team that had diminished in stature, even if it had been a little thin on wins lately. He made that clear when asked whether, with a Sugar Bowl triumph, Michigan would “be back,” as a national power “I don’t think Michigan ever left,” Hoke said.

Booster: OSU worth a thought

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Michigan State wide receiver Keith Nichol (7) scores a fourth quarter touchdown in front of back judge Michael Bailey during the Outback Bowl.

Spartans give past the boot Conway’s field goal in third overtime ends Michigan State’s five-game bowl skid. By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer

TAMPA, Fla. — Down a touchdown with less than two minutes remaining and a long way to go, Kirk Cousins found a way to give Michigan State a parting gift. A cornerstones of coach Mark Dantonio’s rebuilding project, Cousins led a late rally MICHIGAN in the fourth STATE quarter and Dan Conroy kicked a 28-yard field goal in the GEORGIA third overtime to lift the 12th-ranked Spartans over the No. 18 Bulldogs 33-30 Monday in the Outback Bowl. Michigan State (11-3) ended a five-game bowl losing streak with its first postseason win since beating Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Bowl. To do it, the Spartans — who had been 0-4 in bowl games under Dantonio — overcame a 16-0 halftime deficit and scored the tying touchdown with 14 seconds left in regulation. “All week, all month, really, there was a sense of urgency in our preparation because the fact that for me as a senior, this was the last shot. Certainly all game long we felt that same way,” said Cousins, who completed 27 of 50 passes for 300 yards and was intercepted three times. He was at his best during the tying 85-play, 10-yard drive in the closing minutes. “And at halftime we had our doubts because of how successful their defense was in stopping us. ... But we found a way. It wasn’t perfect, but we certainly showed character, and that’s what I’m most proud of,” Cousins added. “We played with a great deal of maturity and toughness, and we weren’t afraid. We didn’t back down, and we found a way at the end. And that’s what great teams do.”

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Oregon’s Kenjon Barner scores a touchdown during the first half of the Rose Bowl against Wisconsin on Monday in Pasadena, Calif. Wisconsin defensive back Dezmen Southward (12) trails on the play.

At last, time on Oregon’s side in Rose Bowl By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

PASADENA, Calif. — The Oregon Ducks had waited 95 years to win another Rose Bowl, and the last few seconds stretched for an eternity. The players in mirrored helmets held each other back on the sideline, waiting on tiptoes for video review to confirm Wisconsin was out of time. The call went Oregon’s way. The Ducks stormed the hallowed field. The most futuristic team in college football had buried another bit of history, and that revolutionary offense finally has a shiny trophy that will look right at home among those eye-catching uniforms. Darron Thomas passed for three touchdowns, De’Anthony Thomas scored on runs of 91 and 64 yards, and the No. 6 Ducks earned their first bowl victory under coach Chip Kelly, holding off the Badgers 45-38

Monday night in the highestscoring Rose Bowl ever played. “We had no doubt this year OREGON that we were going to come out and do big things,” said WISCONSIN Darron Thomas, who passed for 268 yards. “It’s a big statement for the Oregon program.” Indeed: The last time Oregon won the Rose Bowl, beating Penn 14-0 in 1917, the players wore leather helmets, not those shiny numbers that exemplify every innovation the Ducks have created during Kelly’s three-year tenure. Oregon (12-2) showed off that creativity with 621 total yards — second-most in Rose Bowl history — against the tough Badgers, playing at its usual

frantic pace until the final whistle. Lavasier Tuinei caught eight passes for 158 yards and two TDs for the Ducks, who had no postseason success to show for Kelly’s otherwise wildly successful three-year tenure until this landmark offensive performance. “None of us were around 95 years ago, and we never talked about it,” Kelly said. “We’re a forward-thinking operation, and we’re always looking ahead.” Maybe so, but it’s unlikely anybody from Oregon will forget how this one ended. With two long passes, Russell Wilson moved the Badgers to the Oregon 25, but with 2 seconds left and no timeouts. After waiting for the ball to be set, he spiked it to set up a last-ditch heave to the end zone, but the clock hit zeros while he did it. The Ducks were winners after video review, holding Wisconsin scoreless in the fourth quarter.

“It would have been nice to have a chance there,” said Wilson, who passed for 296 yards and two scores. “With 1 second left, I think we could have capitalized.” The Ducks don’t doubt it: The 98th Rose Bowl was that kind of game. The ‘Granddaddy of Them All’ had never seen this many points, beating the record 80 scored by Washington and Iowa in 1991. “We knew we had to score almost every time we touched the ball,” Wisconsin tailback James White said. Montee Ball rushed for 122 of his 164 yards in the first half for the Badgers (11-3), who lost the Rose Bowl for the second straight year despite managing 508 yards of their own. Ball tied Barry Sanders’ FBS record with his 39th touchdown of the season, but the Heisman Trophy finalist was held to three carries for no yards in the fourth quarter.

Victory over old coach’s new team proves special

vious eight games. Ohio State (6-7) finished below .500 for the JACKSONVILLE, first time since 1986. Fla. — Florida’s special The Buckeyes can take teams came up big in solace in knowing that the Gator Bowl, scoring Meyer, who officially twice as the Gators beat takes over at Ohio State Ohio State 24-17 on this week, will make it a Monday in a game between Urban Meyer’s OHIO STATE priority to improve special teams. Meyer did old team and his future that in his six seasons in one. Gainesville, and Rainey Andre Debose returnFLORIDA and Debose were two of ed a kickoff 99 yards — his most prized recruits. the longest scoring play Ohio State fell to 0-10 in bowl in bowl history — and Chris Rainey blocked a punt that was games against teams from the Southeastern Conference. Yes, returned for a touchdown. The speedsters helped the the Buckeyes beat Arkansas in Gators (7-6) avoid their first los- the Sugar Bowl last year. But ing season since 1979 and pick that victory was vacated. The latest loss had everything up some much-needed momentum after losing six of their pre- to do with Florida’s speed. By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

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Florida wide receiver Andre Debose (4) and Florida running back Mike Gillislee (23) celebrate a touchdown with teammate Deonte Thompson, middle, during the first half of the Gator Bowl on Monday in Jacksonville, Fla.

Ariz. — Billionaire booster T. Boone Pickens says Oklahoma State should receive first-place votes in The Associated Press poll if the Cowboys romp past Stanford and Alabama knocks off No. 1 LSU in the BCS championship game. Speaking before the Fiesta Bowl on Monday night, Pickens said that a win by No. 3 Oklahoma State over No. 4 Stanford followed by a Crimson Tide victory on Jan. 9 in New Orleans would make things murky for the BCS. Alabama, Oklahoma State and Stanford all have one loss, but the Crimson Tide earned a rematch against LSU in the BCS title game.

Gamecocks show fight in battering The Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. — Alshon Jeffery had 148 yards and a touchdown before getting tossed out of the game for fighting and No. 11 South Carolina’s defense had six sacks and shut out No. 21 Nebraska in the final three quarters of 30-13 win at the Capital One Bowl on Monday. The victory gave South CarSOUTH olina (11-2) 11 CAROLINA wins for the first time in school history and snapped a NEBRASKA string of three straight bowl losses. Nebraska (9-4) lost its second consecutive bowl game and drops to 12-6 all-time in bowl matchups against SEC foes. Both teams lost standout players in the third quarter when Jeffery, playing weeks after surgery on his hand, and Cornhuskers cornerback Alfonso Dennard were ejected for throwing punches at each other after a play. But the Gamecocks kept the pressure on even without him and went up 23-13 with 12:25 to play on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Shaw to Kenny Miles. Miles then added a 3-yard touchdown run with just over three minutes left — his first of the season — to put the game out of reach. Jeffery out-jumped the Nebraska secondary in the end zone to catch a 51-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass from Shaw at the end of the first half to send the Gamecocks into the locker room with a 16-13 lead.

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FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY Light snow in the evening

SATURDAY Partly sunny, shower

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Wash your hands often and get an annual flu vaccine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; those are the best ways to avoid getting sick, yes, but not the only ways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an entire arsenal of tools and actions you can use to fight off this virus,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. William Berg, director of the public health department in Hampton, Va. Such as: Stop touching your eyes, nose

and mouth. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not just at risk if somebody coughs or sneezes near you. Viruses can live on many surfaces, and you can easily infect yourself by touching one and then a mucus membrane. Give up cigarettes and heavy drinking. Smoke â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including second-hand smoke â&#x20AC;&#x201D; damages your lungs and paralyzes tiny,

hair-like cells in the nose that can sweep out viruses. Alcohol can weaken your immune system. Live healthfully. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re better able to fight off germs when you get enough sleep, exercise, eat fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. Note: obesity appears to be a risk factor for severe flu cases. Use a humidifier. Membranes in your nose and throat can block

more germs if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dry out. A moister environment also may prevent viruses from staying airborne as long. Carry hand sanitizer. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portable, convenient and effective if it has an alcohol concentration of at least 60 percent. But stick with soap and water for visible dirt. Use sanitizing wipes. Clean commonly-touched surfaces, including doorknobs, remote controls, office desktops, grocery

store carts and ATM keypads. Avoid crowds. Limit trips to public places such as movie theaters and shopping malls at the height of flu season. Ask about prescription medication. If someone close to you gets sick and you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a flu shot, an anti-viral â&#x20AC;&#x201D; plus a vaccination â&#x20AC;&#x201D; may keep you healthy. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; MCT Information Services

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Learning and using Yoga Balance Yoga will offer tips and techniques for beginning Yoga. Wear comfortable clothes. Thursday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Ave, West Pittston. The Holistic Moms Network is a nonprofit support and resource network for parents interested in holistic health and green living. Fathers and Children are also invited to attend. Everyone is invited to come and see what we have to offer for free. Then if you decide to join, the tax-deductible membership is $45 a year. For more information contact Nicole at 466-1347 or hmnwyomingvalley@hotmail.com or visit www.wyomingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org or check out our Facebook page.

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Healthy Beginnings Plus Announces New Location The Healthy Beginnings Plus office in Hazleton, relocated to the first floor of the Center City Complex located at 20 N. Laurel St., Hazleton. The new location will be accessible by bus. Healthy Beginnings Plus is offered by the Hazleton General Hospital. The state-funded program is designed to provide low-income mothers with prenatal care and is available to pregnant women who are eligible for Medical Assistance. The program also offers prenatal care, regular mother and fetal checkups, as well as birthing and various support classes. All mothers who participate in the Healthy Beginnings Plus program deliver their babies at Hazleton General Hospital. A bilingual interpreter is also available to assist patients. For more information about this program, call the Healthy Beginnings Plus office in Hazleton at 459-0082, or the Route 309 office, located inside the ExcelCare Pain Management Center office building, in Hometown, at 668-3898.

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Ellen Catania holds her son, Dylan Catania, in their Los Angeles home. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedtime and his parents want Dylan to fall asleep. Dylan, almost 2 years old, has other plans. Dylan remains seizure-free following his hemispherectomy in April 2010 as he continues his recovery.

Determined to thrive A LITTLE BOY BATTLES A BRAIN DISORDER By MOLLY HENNESSY-FISKE Los Angeles Times

Pocono Chapter Emergency Nurses Association Meeting Ann Marie Papa, National ENA President will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stretcher Side Nursing,â&#x20AC;? Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Community Medical Center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Professional Building, 315 Colfax Ave., Scranton. All Are Welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you do not need to be a member to attend. Contact Deborah Clark, Pocono Chapter President at Debbie.clark@cmchealthsys.org or 969-8123. Health briefs are limited to nonprofit entities and support groups. To have your health-oriented announcement included, send information to Health, Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., WilkesBarre, PA 18711-0250; by fax: 8295537; or e-mail health@timesleader.com. Information must be received at least two weeks in advance.

words. He does not cry for OS ANGELES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; his mother at the preDylan Catania turns school near his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2 next month. He home in Beverly Glen, Callikes pasta with red sauce, if., but if another child playing catch or wrestling wails, he joins in solidarity. with his dad, sitting on He favors classical music slick leather chairs at Starand anything Elmo, wavbucks to greet strangers ing his right hand to the and holding his breath unbeat, but has been known derwater. He does not like to watch in awe as his sister baby food, sitting in his car and cousins groove along seat or taking naps. to their Wii. He has yet to When he is really, really make peace with his left happy, Dylan likes to sit on side, slightly paralyzed by the ground, crack a smile the surgery, but if his parexposing his fledgling ents ask nicely, he will kiss teeth and spin like a top. Anesthesiologist Dr. Swati Patel joins Dylan Catania in the his left hand, known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;lefThe faint scar on his recovery unit in Los Angeles, Calif., after radical brain surty.â&#x20AC;? right temple is invisible gery in April 2010. Cataniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second brithday is in January. The right side of Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s under a cap of downy brown hair. He was born with half of his ing as many as a hundred seizures each brain was triggering seizures that worsened steadily after his birth in January brain enlarged and malformed, a disor- day. Neurologists who see him now, 2010, even when he was heavily medider known as hemimegalencephaly that occurs in fewer than two dozen scooting across the floor propelled by cated. Specialists at UCLA recomhis right hand, recognize the telltale mended operating as soon possible, bebirths a year. When he was nearly 3 months old, â&#x20AC;&#x153;hemi scoot.â&#x20AC;? His family and friends fore the seizures could damage Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neurosurgeons at UCLA severed the see a determined boy who has grown brain. But they warned that the surgery right hemisphere of Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brain from not only stronger but more trusting, might paralyze Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left side and still the left in a seven-hour hour operation, empathetic and brave. He can say more than two dozen See FIGHT, Page 2C radical surgery to stop him from suffer-

Dylan Catania was born with half of his brain enlarged and malformed, a disorder known as hemimegalencephaly that occurs in fewer than two dozen births a year.

WTC respondersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; illnesses linked By RIDGELY OCHS Newsday

Two hallmark health problems of World Trade Center responders â&#x20AC;&#x201D; post-traumatic stress disorder and respiratory symptoms â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are linked, and one illness may be heightening the effect of the other, Stony Brook, N.Y., researchers have found. In a study of 8,508 police officers who worked at the World Trade Center site and 12,333 â&#x20AC;&#x153;nontraditionalâ&#x20AC;? responders, researchers looked at the incidence of PTSD, respiratory symptoms and lung function.

Their findings, published online last month in the journal Psychological Medicine, confirmed what others have found: Statistically, PTSD and respiratory symptoms were â&#x20AC;&#x153;moderatelyâ&#x20AC;? interrelated in both groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This shows the important interaction between mental and physical health, and how they complicate one another,â&#x20AC;? said lead author Dr. Benjamin Luft, a Stony Brook professor and medical director of the Long Island World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program.

That interaction, he said, is a reason for ensuring that health care doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t artificially separate the two. Using statistical models, the researchers also found that PTSD appeared to contributing to the persistence of respiratory symptoms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The study reaffirms what has been shown, but it takes the question to the next level. What appears to be driving what?â&#x20AC;? said another researcher, Evelyn Bromet, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciSee WTC, Page 2C

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Q: During a visit to my friend who was a patient at an Atlanta hospital, I discovered that in addition to their cafeteria, they have a McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant! I was shocked that a hospital supposedly promoting healthy eating and lifestyle would allow a fast food restaurant. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hypocritical. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you agree? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;D.C., Marietta, Ga. A: There are actually dozens of hospitals across the country that have a McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant. A number of those hospitals are childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals. I too was shocked the first time I discovered a fast food restaurant in a place that should be promoting healthier choices. McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has long been the poster boy for unhealthy eating. Movies like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Size Meâ&#x20AC;? have illustrated the health effects of bad eating. McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defends its menu, citing their healthy meal options like salads, apple slices instead of fries, low-fat yogurt and fresh fruit. While they do have those options, most folks tend to gravitate to the burgers and fries. The reality is that most Americans, particularly during times of stress like caring for a loved one in the hospital, gravitate toward the less-healthy comfort foods. If most folks objected strongly to having McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant in a hospital, poor sales would dictate McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to end their relationship with hospitals. That has not proved to be the case. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not let the hospitals off the hook on this one: the food served in most hospital cafeterias is no healthier than the food at McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and sometimes is far worse. Bacon, sausage, hash browns, greasy grilled meats, fries, macaroni and cheese, green beans with bacon, fried chicken, pork ribs and meatloaf are no healthier than McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst. Yes, folks should be offered healthy fare both in and out of the hospital to keep them out of the hospital. In the end, hospitals are competitive businesses that seek to please the customer. McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant seems to please its customers. Q: I was treated for an infection in my stomach due to Helicobacter pylori bacteria. When I asked my doctor how I got it, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. Do you? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;R.J., Philadelphia A: We used to think that with all that hydrochloric acid in the stomach, nothing could live. We thought that the stomach was a sterile environment. However, Drs. Marshall and Warren of Australia proved in 1983 that we were wrong. A spiral-shaped bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori lives in the stomach and1st part of the small intestine (duodenum) of about half the people of the world. Over the years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been drinking gallons of antacid, taking pounds of Tums or Rolaids, and spending billions on prescription acid blockers when what we should have been doing is checking to see if the curly pest Helicobacter pylori was behind it all. In answer to your question as to how you got Helicobacter pylori infection, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure either. However, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably transmitted either mouth to mouth by kissing or sharing food, or through a fecal (stool-contaminated) to oral route from a contaminated water supply, or swimming in water infected with the bacteria. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where it gets tricky: Between 10 percent and 80 percent of â&#x20AC;&#x153;normal, healthyâ&#x20AC;? people have Helicobacter pylori and feel fine. We still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fully know why. However, from 70 percent to 97 percent of those with duodenal ulcers have the bugs; 60-90 percent of those with stomach ulcers have the bugs. From the cutting edge research files: Helicobacter pylori bacteria are currently being investigated as a possible cause of diabetes. Dr. Mitchell Hecht is a physician specializing in internal medicine. Send questions to him at: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask Dr. H,â&#x20AC;? P.O. Box 767787, Atlanta, GA 30076. Due to the large volume of mail received, personal replies are not possible.

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Pets join health-food craze Government intervenes with obese children

By JEANNINE STEIN Los Angeles Times

When Gabriel, a 10-year-old rescue cat from Chinatown, tucks into his morning meal, you won’t see any Friskies or Meow Mix in his bowl. Ahi tuna and duck are more the ticket. “I think there’s more than enough pesticides and chemicals and that kind of stuff in human food,” says Gabriel’s owner, Jason Lanum, on a recent expedition to the Urban Pet, a Los Angeles specialty pet store. “I eat natural food, and I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t give it to my cat.” These days, our pets may be eating better than we are. Big-box pet stores and precious pet boutique shelves are increasingly stocked withgourmetediblesthatarecornfree, wheat-free, locally sourced, byproduct-free, free-range, minimally processed and raw. As more of us turn toward more healthful foods, we’re doing the same for our pets, and the market has caught on. “If there’s a trend in human food and supplements, you’ll see it on the pet food aisle,” said Bob Vetere, president of American Pet Products Association, based in Greenwich, Conn. “Gluten-free, vitamin supplemented, breed-specific, senior formulas — all of these have taken over the pet marketplace, and we’re seeing the competition increasing.” It’s a matter of debate whether these foods are appreciably better for pets than the standard megabrands — but just as with debates on human foods, passions can run high. Some pet owners are sure that the mega-brand foods are wreakinghavoconourpets’constitutions, and some veterinarians aren’ttoohotonthemeither,while other vets think they’re just fine. “From the scientific point of view, is there objective evidence that any commercial diet leads to a better outcome than any other?” says Dr. Tony Buffington, a professor of veterinary clinical sciences at Ohio State University. “If there is, I’m not aware of it.” Fully 72.9 million homes — 62 percent of U.S. households — own a pet, up from 56 percent in 1988, the American Pet Products Association has reported. And we spend big bucks on our furry, winged and scaly friends: Retail pet food sales were $18.4 billion in 2010, up 2.8

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Sim Adam shops at the Urban Pet store in Los Angeles, Calif. with her dog, Montey, who ’suffers from allergies so he can only eat the raw lamb or chicken,’ she says.

percent from 2009, according to the Packaged Facts, a market research company, and natural pet food sales were $1.5 billion in 2009, up from $689 million in 2005. The cost of natural foods can be significantly higher: A 6.6-pound package of Evo grain-free dry cat food, for example, sells for about $19,comparedwithroughly$10for a 6.3-pound bag of Friskies. Simply put, our attitude toward pets has evolved, says Dr. Nancy Scanlan, a practicing veterinarian and executive director of the Maryland-based American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. “More owners are treating their pets like one of the family.” They seek food they believe is more wholesome and natural compared with large commercial brands. They want food free of byproducts (animal parts such as feet, ears and snout), food they hope will alleviate allergies or gut problems, and think that grain-free food and raw food (sold frozen or dehydrated) are healthier options for animals that wouldn’t eat corn in the wild. Many owners moved to specialty foods after the 2007 recall of brands found to be contaminated with melamine. Pet foods are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, which requires the food to be safe, produced under sanitary conditions and bear truthful la-

bels. The agency also makes sure manufacturers back up any claims on the packaging, such as “controls tartar” or “eliminates hairballs.” Sometimes, in fact, pets may be sold short by more “natural” and healthful-seeming options. A January review of five raw dog and cat food diets in the Canadian Veterinary Journal — two commercial and three homemade — found that three out of the five were low in calcium and phosphorus and two were deficient in potassium, magnesium and zinc. The authors concluded that raw food may hypothetically be a nutritional risk for pets (though better studies are needed) and that it may also pose a risk of infectious disease to both pets and people. But other times, paying more dough may pay off for a pet. A 2002 study in the American Journal of Veterinary Research compared meat meal to less-expensive corn gluten meal (a byproduct of corn milling that is a common ingredient in major pet food brands) as a protein source in dry cat food. After feeding the different foods to eight healthy adult cats (evenly split between males and females) then analyzing their urine, the researchers found that meat meal was more digestible than gluten meal, and absorption and retention of nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium

were better with meat protein too. But just as is the case for organic foods for people, specialty pet foods are not immune to recalls due to contamination with E. coli or salmonella. In February, for example, the FDA announced that Texas-based Merrick Pet Care (makers of minimally processed, preservative-free pet foods) issued a recall of a pet treat because of potential salmonella contamination (no animals were reported ill). And buyers should beware when reading labels — just as they should in the grocery store. Justbecauseapetfoodmarketsitself as “grain free” or “byproduct free” doesn’t necessarily mean it will make a difference to an animal’s health, says Dr. Jennifer Larsen, a veterinarian and professor of clinical nutrition at the University of California at Davis. “Food doesn’t have to prove health benefits,” she says. “Unless an individual pet has a specific documented intolerance to a certain type of grain, there’s no advantage.” How does a pet owner filter through all this information? Since every animal is different, experimentation may be in order to find the right food, says Scanlan, the holistic vet. “But just because something should be good for them doesn’t mean it is. There is no such thing as ‘the’ best diet.”

EXPLORING THE ISSUE

CHICAGO — Marla Richter comes from, to use her term, a “fat family.” Her mom was fat, as are her kidsandmostofhergrandkids.Soa recent case hit home: A 219-pound Cleveland third-grader was taken from his mother by child welfare officials,inpart,becauseofhisobesity hit home. Richter, 61, of Corinth, Texas, says a 13-year-old relative who weighs morethan200poundssawanewsreport on the case and immediately tried to nix an upcoming medical appointment. “I’m not going to the doctor now,” Richter quoted the girl as saying. “No way. I’m not going to be taken away from my mother.” Cases of children being temporarily taken from their homes due to obesity-related concerns remain extremely rare, but the Ohio case has fanned concern among obese kids, their relatives and their advocates. “I see our freedom being stripped fromusmoreandmoreeveryday,soI don’t really see (removing kids) as so outrageousthatit’snotarealpossibility,” says Peggy Howell, a spokeswoman for the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (naafaonline.com). “We don’t even have enough foster parents as it is in this country, so what are we going to do? Create fat concentration camps that we’re going to put these children in?” The bad news for concerned families is that a handful of influential doctors have come forward in recent years to discuss the possibility of temporarily removing extremely obese kids from their homes. Thegoodnewsisthatthatdiscussion has generally been extremely cautious and moderate, with an emphasis on a very small subset of very obese kids who face severe and immediate health risks because of theirweight.Ahighriskofadultdiabetes, for instance, wouldn’t meet the standard outlined in a 2009 article in the journal Pediatrics. A respiratory condition that could lead to death in a matter of days, on the other hand, very well could. “These are extraordinarily unusual situations,” says David Allen, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and a co-author of the Pediatrics

• For the full article, “Child Obesity and Medical Neglect,” in Pediatrics, go to pediatrics.aappublications.org (type the title in the search field). • Find the NAAFA Child Advocacy “Size Diversity ToolKit” at naafaonline.com/dev2.

study. “We’re talking about a very, very, very small percentage of children that would ever be in this situation.” Allen and his co-authors wrote that removal of a child from his home could be justified, but only if stringent conditions were met. First, the child would have to be facing a high risk of serious and imminent harm. Mere obesity, however severe, would not meet the standard. Second, the article requires a reasonable likelihood that the child would receive effective treatment after being removed from his home. And, finally, all of the less invasive alternatives to removal would have to be exhausted. Advocates object that the vast majority of people who lose a large amountofweightgainitback,making all obesity treatment ineffective in the long run; that claim is backed by numerous scientific studies. But Allen says kids are different, because parents and other adults really can control their calorie intake and exercise. He pointed to group homes where children with genetic syndromes that lead to obesity have lost weight. In the Cleveland case, Allen said, newsreportshaven’tprovidedalotof detail, but it appears that child welfare workers made substantial efforts to help the family of the 8-year-old honor student who lost and then rapidly regained weight. Fat rights advocates, however, see the Cleveland case as part of a broader threat to the well-being of fat people and their families. “Most people I’ve talked to are disgusted. They think about the emotional toll it takes on the child, the parents and the other children (in the family),” says Richter. “I have a friend who’s thin, her husband is thin, her girls are thin, but she hasthischubbylittleboy.Shesays,‘He eats just like we do. What are we supposed to do? Are they going to come and take him away from me?’”

stopped taking his anti-seizure medication months ago. His brown eyes, once hooded, are now open wide, taking in the world. “If you ask him to press a button, he does it. He knows exactly what you’re talking about,” Jeff Catania, 61, says. “He lays down when asked, and when we go to leave the house, he lifts up his legs to put on his shoes.” Dylan’s right arm is so strong, when they play catch, he slings the ball over his father’s head. “I don’t underestimate him anymore,” Jeff Catania says. “So I give back a little bit.” The Catanias do not measure their son’s progress in the typical childhood milestones. Doctors say Dylan’s development is delayed but that he is making good progress. “He’ll need support and all the things that go with it, but he’s already achieving a level of activity that we would not have expected if we had not gotten seizure control,” says Dr. Gary Mathern, the UCLA neurosurgeon who operated on Dylan. “He’s already beating

expectations.” Mathern is working with the Catanias and other parents through the nonprofit Brain Recovery Project to develop therapies for children who have the same surgery as Dylan. The Catanias, who both work as fundraisers, still have a mountain of medical bills from Dylan’s care. They just learned that he will need surgery in order to correct the crossing in his right eye. Ellen Catania, 48, sits up at night reading stories on the Internet about other children who had Dylan’s surgery. “Some go all the way to 15 and have a seizure,” she says, grimacing. “You feel so joyful for every day with him, but then you still worry about his future.” His pediatric neurologist, Dr. Raman Sankar, said there is no guarantee that Dylan will remain seizure-free. But at a time when his brain is rapidly developing, stopping the seizures has given Dylan’s mind space to grow, Sankar said. “I wanted him to be able to

make his own decisions, and he tronic Santa Claus set up next to and sang for the umpteenth time. does,” Jeff Catania said as he the tree in their living room. “He sure knows a lot of ways to watched Dylan repeatedly punchDylan’s11year-old sister, Isabel- say no!” she said as Dylan shot her ing a button to activate an elec- la, rolled her eyes as Santa danced a grin and began spinning.

toms, Bromet said — a finding researchers hope to confirm in another study already under way. Continued from Page 1C The latest study, which used ence and Preventive Medicine at data collected between 2002 and Stony Brook. 2008, found that a lower percentThe study suggests that PTSD age of police had PTSD — 5.9 is driving the respiratory symp- percent, compared to 23 percent

of civilian responders. Police also had a lower rate of respiratory symptoms — 22.5 percent, versus 28.4 percent. Luft speculated that officers’ training and experience may bet-

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not stop his seizures. The Catanias chose to try to save Dylan’s mind. Still, they worried if they were doing the right thing for their infant son. The Times documented their decision to operate and Dylan’s long recovery in an article that was published last Christmas Day. Before the surgery, Ellen and Jeff Catania had lived on the edge. Dylan’s seizures grew increasingly frequent. His tiny body would tense, arms clenched, and he would wail. When it was over, they would give him a cocktail of anti-seizure drugs that left him sluggish, eyelids at half-mast. They kept him close by, never moving him into his nursery. More than a year and a half after the operation, Dylan has not suffered another seizure. He still has trouble sleeping through the night (Elmo helps) and beds down in his parents’ room. But he

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Additive claims to be the boss of sugar, benefiting diabetics By JULIE DEARDORFF Chicago Tribune

Diabetes can affect how your body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. Glucose is the brain’s main source of fuel and provides critical energy for the cells. If you have diabetes, it means that eating too many carbohydrates can spike blood sugar, leading to health issues. But what if there was a natural product that effectively reduced blood sugar and calories and could be added to the food supply? That’s the premise behind Emulin, a patented formulation of compounds found in fruits, like grapefruit and berries. The claim: “Emulin, a tasteless additive, blocks the absorption of sugar by more than 30 percent,” the manufacturer claims. “By having it in the food supply, we will see a rapid reduction in obesity and diabetes rates,” said Joseph Ahrens, chief executive officer and director of scientific affairs for ATM Metabolics, which created the product. Emulin is added to sugar (called Sugir) by some manufacturers; the company is working to add it to beverages, breads and cereals. A product with Emulin called GC7X is available at GNC. Each 90-count bottle, for $44.95, represents a 30-day supply. The reality: Though small independent studies have been conducted, there is no published research on the efficacy or safety of Emulin. The largest trial, which included 40 people and was financed by ATM Metabolics, has been sub-

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Music to go the extra mile Maybe you haven’t been in a dance club since Madonna was in the top 10. But if you need to quicken your heart rate — and your iPod’s pulse — to keep up with a New Year’s resolution, pick up a few new beats-perminute from the fitness team at Self magazine and the workout music blog RunHundred.com. Refreshing your playlist might help you go the extra mile. At Self, fitness editor Marissa Stephenson, assistant fitness editor Jaclyn Emerick and deputy editor Meaghan Murphy each

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RunHundred.com, a workout music blog, regularly polls its subscribers to see what tunes help them break a sweat. Foun-

der Chris Lawhorn compiled this winter top 10 list based on subscriber favorites: • “Seek Bromance” (Avicii vocal edit), Tim Berg • “The One That Got Away,” Katy Perry • “Mr. Saxobeat” (Maan Studio remix), Alexandra Stan • “Good Feeling,” Flo Rida • “Forever,” Wolfgang Gartner and will.i.am • “Tonight Tonight” (Goldstein remix), Hot Chelle Rae • “Hangover,” Taio Cruz and Flo Rida • “I Like How It Feels,” Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and The WAV.s • “Lick It,” Kaskade and Skrillex • “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger),” Kelly Clarkson

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LUZERNE COUNTY: The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts community blood drives throughout the month. Donors who are 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 1 10 pounds and are in relatively good health or 16 years old and have a parental permission form completed, may give blood every 56 days. To learn more about how to donate blood or platelets or to schedule a blood donation, call 1-800-REDCROSS (7332767). In addition to those listed below, blood drives are conducted at the American Red Cross Regional Blood Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Industrial Estates, Ashley, Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Sundays from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Appointments are suggested but walk-ins are accepted. Platelet appointments can be made by calling 823-7164, ext. 2235. For a complete donation

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Bloomingdale Willing Hands Quilters celebrate with Christmas party

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The Bloomingdale Willing Hands Quilters recently ended their quilting year with a Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged and good food was shared. Their hand-appliquéd and hand-quilted Raffle Quilt was won by Edwina Luthi of Berwick. The Willing Hands quilting will resume on Jan. 7. The group hand quilts for members and non-members and they usually have two quilts in progress at most times. To request a quilt, contact any member of the group. At the party, from left, first row, are Donna Krothe Goobic, Elaine Baluh, Tillie Krudener, Kathie Fink and Jeanne Whitesell. Second row: Norma Benscoter, Kathy Kalie, Margaret Wolfe Kyttle, Janice Chapin Monroe, Francis Coppola, Phyllis Bogetti, Linda Van Gorder, Eileen Stimeling, Florence Brizzy, Marcia Dodge, Mary Bessant, Dottie Trumbower and Susan Yeager.

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Samantha J. Beers Samantha Jeanne Beers, daughter of Alfred and Laura Beers, Mountain Top, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Jan. 3. Samantha is a granddaughter of Marianne Hearns, Reeders; Arthur Hearns, Lakeville; and the late Alfred and Mary Beers, West Columbia, Texas.

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Matteo Michael Belanchik, son of Michael and Kelly Belanchik, Dorrance, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 3. Matteo is a grandson of Becky McCord, Wilkes-Barre; Mike McCord, West Wyoming; and George and Terri Belanchik, Dorrance. He is a great-grandson of Elwood and Marge Rinehimer, Slocum; Gloria and Fritz Schreyer, Dorrance; George and Alice Belanchik, Bear Creek; and Bill and Trudy Johnson, Gardiner, N.Y. Matteo is a great-great-grandson of Arline Rinehimer, Nanticoke. He has a brother, Brayden, 16 months.

Members, friends of Falls Senior Center enjoy concert Members and friends of the Falls Senior Center, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties, recently enjoyed a vocal concert given by the Rev. Gideon Gaitano, tenor concert vocalist, and his wife, Robin. At the concert, from left, first row, are Maita Zim, Florence Snyder, Arthur Haefner, Mary Yatsko, Ron Jackson, the Rev. Gaitano and Robin Gaitano. Second row: Violet Treat, Stanley Kaiser, Tom Rogers and Herb Watkins. Third row: Sheryl Phillips, Pat Smith, Eugene Smith and Warren Keller.

Kendyl Miner

Kendyl Miner, daughter of Ryan and Jennifer Miner, Shickshinny, celebrated her second birthday Dec. 31. Kendyl is a granddaughter of Rick and Deb Boyer, Benton, and Jim and Lorraine Miner, Hunlock Creek. She is a greatgranddaughter of Clyde and Betty Boyer, Dallas; Gary and Jean Conger, Benton; the late Jim and Lorretta Monk; and the late Lorretta Miner. Kendyl has a sister, Karsyn, 6, and a brother, Ryan, 5.

Chris Reedy

Chris Reedy, son of Mike and Grazia Reedy, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Jan. 3. Chris is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dellecave, Wilkes-Barre, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reedy, Vidor, Texas. He is a great-grandson of Joyce Egan, Beaumont, Texas. Chris has two sisters, McKenna, 13, and Lilly, 14.

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Seth Sommers, son of Jackie and Norm Sommers, Plains Township, is celebrating his 13th birthday today, Jan. 3. His sister, Sarah Ann Sommers, celebrated her seventh birthday on Nov. 18.

SENIOR NEWS EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony’s Center. Vic Malinowski will preside. Hosts and hostesses have been contacted. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to the Sands Casino on Jan. 19. Pickups available in Exeter and Pittston. Non-members are welcome on the trip. For more information call Johanna at 655-2720. MOUNTAIN TOP: The Mountain Top Social Club will meet 3:15 p.m. Jan. 10 in the Father Nolan Hall day room at St. Jude’s Church. Hosts are Connie Slusser, Maria Witek and Dorothy Worke. New members are welcome. Dues for 2012 are

being collected. Trips planned for 2012 are: Mount Airy Casino every fourth Thursday of the month starting in March and running through November; April 12, Mount Haven, Milford; May 10, Riverview Inn, Matamoras; June 21, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, New Jersey; July 12, Lancaster, to see the play “Jonah;” Aug. 10, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse; Sept. 16, Woodloch Pines, Hawley; and Oct. 18, Hunt’s Landing, Matamoras. For more information, or to make reservations, call Otto at 474-0641. PLAINS TWP.: Plains Senior Citizens Project Head will meet at noon Wednesday at SS. Peter and Paul school’s cafeteria, Hudson Road. Hostesses will be Carmella DeBonis, Eleanor Donata, Mary Drew, Sunny

The Kingston Senior Center celebrated Christmas with a special lunch and entertainment. Members of the center’s chorus performed a spoof of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ and sang Christmas carols. Len Kuchinskas recited an original poem. Some of the participants, from left, first row: Diane English, props; Betty Lee Frusciante, the mouse; Carolyn Tavella, sugar plum fairy; and Louise Stuart, mamma. Second row: Sandy Acornley, director; Jack Granahan, Santa; Margaret Craig, hurricane; Dolly Yunkunis, props; Hugh Rolf, second Santa; Rachael Pollard, narrator; Mary Ann Prince, whistle; and Jean Spindler, assistant director.

Dudeck, Marge Evans and Jennie Figel. A light lunch will be served and the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Bingo will be played after the meeting. New members are welcome. The group held its annual Christmas party on Dec. 18 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. The Royal Singers from Holy Redeemer High School, under the direction of Ann Manganello, provided a medley of Christmas music.

Army. Fifty-fifty cash winners were Helen Skovira, Sandy Yeager and Barbara Elgonitis. Many gift prizes were also won and bingo was played after the business session.

WYOMING: The Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors will meet 1:30 p.m. today at the St. Monica meeting center. President Frank Perfinski will preside. Servers are Sam DeSalvo, Mickey PLYMOUTH: The Senior DeSalvo and Genny Labaty. Citizen’s Friendship Club of St. New members and nonMary’s will meet 1 p.m. Monday residents are welcome. The at the Holy Child School buildclub meets the first and ing on Willow Street. Servers will be Barbara Elgonitis, Frank second Tuesday of the month. Refreshments will be and Mary Jane Forlin, Pat Cole and Arlene Gritsko. At the previ- served after the meeting and bingo will be played. Dues ous meeting members voted to make their yearly charity collec- for the coming year will be collected. tion donation to the Salvation

Chloe Bonario selected as Heinz Rehab’s Hero of the Month

Chloe Bonario was recently selected by her therapists as the Heinz Rehab KidsWish Network Hero of the Month. Chloe, 10, has been receiving therapy services for cerebral palsy since she was very young. Born eight weeks early, Chloe had difficulty walking and was unable to transfer off of the floor. She has had Botox injections, surgery on both of her legs and she has had to wear leg braces. Now she is doing so well she has progressed to customfitted shoe inserts instead of leg braces and no longer requires physical therapy each week. She still attends the Fitness Program at Heinz Rehab. From left: Amia Jones, Chloe’s mother; Chloe Bonaro; and Joe Bonario, Chloe’s father.

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