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PHILADELPHIA — Letters to the governor’s office after the revelation of the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State University ran the gamut from calls to fire or rehire, suggestions or offers of help, and both praise and condemnation for the governor’s handling of the issue, a newspaper reported The Philadelphia Inquirer says letters and e-mails poured

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into Gov. Tom Corbett’s office within hours after former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was charged Corbett in November with having sexually abused several boys, some of them on Penn State’s campus. The paper said it obtained the material under the

state’s Right To Know law. The response included reaction from Americans living in other countries, handwritten notes from people who said they were sexual abuse victims, and even a note from former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who had just pulled out of the Republican presidential race, citing the experience of a partner in a Minnesota law firm “in investigating misconduct and scandals.”

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and a South Carolina-based victims’ rights group, Darkness to Light, both offered their services, and a law school dean and scrap metal business owner offered to serve on any resulting boards or committees. Sandusky, who was an assistant to veteran coach Joe Paterno, has been charged with 52 crimi-

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A bartender at Lucky’s SportHouse in Wilkes-Barre Township mixes a drink on Friday.

An escape to nowhere? Experts: Hard times trigger abuse

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on binge drinking in NEPA By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

Luzerne and Lackawanna counties are not among the 10 most populous counties in Pennsylvania. But both rank in the top six in terms of establishments with liquor licenses. And the region also ranks in the top four nationally in terms of percentage of people who admit to binge drinking. Is the rate of binge drinking so high because of access to and

shift at the mines availability of alcohol Chase said people would end and the or is the number of turn to binge shift at the bar places selling liquor so plentiful because drinking “as a form would begin. He said coal the region has an ad- of self medicatmining might have diction to alcohol? ing.” left the region, but “It’s a chicken and the affinity for alcothe egg sort of scenario,” said William Chase, a psy- hol never has. And now it’s more economics chology professor at Keystone rather than environmental reaCollege in La Plume. Growing up in Wilkes-Barre, sons that the binge drinking the professor said he recalls a rates are so high. JASON RIEDMILLER/GO LACKAWANNA tight race between the number of churches and the number of See BINGE, Page 10A Experts say some people turn bars. The region’s coal-mining to alcohol to escape their dayto-day problems. heritage traditionally meant the INSIDE: Colleges provide info, 10A

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK

>> IDOL HANDS: Fans of music, overblown production

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values and gobs and gobs of hype can rejoice. No, another Kardashian isn’t getting married. It’s “American Idol” time again. The popular talent show begins another incarnation with its audition phase. The judges will be in Savannah, Ga., and Pittsburgh to begin the search for the next Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood or Taylor Hicks. OK, maybe not him. “Idol’s” 11th season begins Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. on FOX.

>> GREEN WITH ENVY: After Kermit the Frog and

money, Shrek may be everyone’s next favorite green thing. Their least favorite green thing is probably a month-old sandwich. But, if you like the cartoon ogre from his movies, then you’ll love him in the musical based on his life – fictional though it be. “Shrek: The Musical” will be performing this weekend at the Scranton Cultural Center. There’s a show Friday at 8 p.m. and a pair of shows each on Saturday and Sunday.

>> THEY’RE BACK: After a few weeks

on the road, including a two-day stint in the Newfoundland Time Zone, the Penguins will be back in their old Wilkes-Barre Township digs. They’ll be crashing the boards against the Manchester Monarchs on Friday, and doing something vaguely hockey-ish on Saturday when they play the Syracuse Crunch. Both games start at 7:05 p.m.

>> MEOW? If you are a cat owner, did you ever wonder if your cat had a question for you? Probably

Holden: Business connection non-issue

Congressman says link to energy conglomerate does not affect environmental votes. By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

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Wyoming Valley Conference standout Eugene Lewis, who took his official visit to Penn State this weekend, came Lewis away still firmly committed to the Nittany Lions. Lewis, a quarterback at Wyoming Valley West the past two seasons but a projected receiver in college, said he has no plans to visit other schools before national signing day on Feb. 1. Sports, 3B

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WILKES-BARRE – Connect the dots and the picture looks straightforward. In recent years, U.S. Rep Tim Holden has frequently voted to curb environmental regulations. Holden’s old family business, John J. Holden Insurance Co. in St. Clair, is part of Rich Family Companies, a conglomerate dealing in coal, oil and co-generation, all likely benefiting from those votes. And Holden’s campaigns have benefited through dona- Holden tions from those companies. But Holden, poised to become the representative for WilkesBarre and area municipalities thanks to legislative redistricting, says the picture isn’t that simple. For starters, Holden noted, the family business has been largely out of the family for about two decades. It was sold to another insurance broker, along with the name, and eventually ended up in the Rich Family conglomerate, which includes – among others – Reading Anthracite, Keller Oil, Anthracite Power and Light, Lehigh Fuels, Gilberton Coal and Waste Management & Processors Inc., a company that “specializes in supplying fuel to the co-generation industry,” according to it’s website. Holden said he did work at his family insurance business until he was elected on the Democratic ticket to represent the 17th District in 1992. He said his family has no financial stake in the insurance company, though his brother does still work there. Holden also said he has been friends with the Rich family – “I just attended Jack’s funeral,” he noted, referring to the funeral of John “Jack” Rich, the CEO of Reading Anthracite who died late last month. But he insisted his decisions on environmental regulation bills have never been related to his connections to the Rich family or See HOLDEN, Page 10A

not. The whole “Cats don’t speak human” thing gets in the way. But if your cat could ask you a question, this Saturday is the day to do it. Why? Because it’s “National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day,” of course. Hopefully your cat won’t ask a really hard question, like “What is Planck’s Constant?” But rather something on the lines of, “Where are the Little Friskies?”

>> TIM TIME IS OVER: Football fans, what are we going to do? How, oh how, will we ever be able to watch football without hearing the name “Tim Tebow” every 3.2 seconds? Somehow, we will try to muddle through next Sunday. We’ll have to settle for some conference championship football and count down the days until ol’ No. 15 puts on the spikes again. To help us get by until then, Baltimore has graciously offered to play New England at 3 p.m. on CBS, and the N.Y. Giants will soothe our loss with a game against San Francisco at 6:30 p.m. on FOX.

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Derby day powered by gravity and fun Pinewood Derby provides a good time for Cub Scouts from Conygham’s Pack 207.

The annual race features small, gravity-powered cars made by the scouts and their families. The event encourages scouts to spend time with their parents in constructing By GERI GIBBONS the cars, which must conform Times Leader Correspondent to width, length and weight CONYNGHAM -- Competi- specifications. Oswald said the aims of both tion and fun were the order of the day for Cub Scouts from the race and the Boy Scout experience itself are charPack 207, Conyngham, acter, achievement and who vied for their spot in positive experience. the winner’s circle in Sat“I myself raced in the urday’s Pinewood Derby Derby as a youngster,” at the Christ United said Oswald, rememChurch of Christ. To see bering his scouting exCubmaster Paul Os- additional wald, also an Anthracite photos, visit perience as a time to District executive, said www.times develop character and the derby, which boasted leader.com. build friendships. He said many things more than 60 participaabout the derby have nts this year, teaches scouts not only how to use remained the same, but this hand tools and craft race cars year the racetrack was computout of blocks of wood, but also erized for the first time. Oswald’s son, Jack, 10, also fosters good sportsmanship raced this year and smiled and a sense of perseverance.

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Zachary Walp, Sam Schagen and Elijah Miller ready their cars their derby race at Christ United Church of Christ in Conyngham.

broadly as he held his car. Phil Guza, chairman of the event, and his wife, Kelly, put in many long hours in preparation. The two oversaw the concession stand, donations and the pre-inspections of vehicles.

“We really appreciate the efforts of the leaders both during the race and throughout the year,” said Kittrick Danzeisen, noting his son, Kittrick Jr., 8, was racing for a second year and was looking forward to future years of scouting and rac-

ing. Danzeisen said scouting is a great experience and “a lot of fun!” In addition to first through fourth place prizes for racing times, there is also a category of “coolest car,” which encourages creativity in addition to performance. “My car looks like a wedge with gold paint and stickers,” said smiling scout Logan Wetzel, 7, as he enthusiastically enjoyed a hotdog and a soda. Oswald lauds Christ United Church of Christ, which has chartered and hosted Pack 207 throughout its existence. Oswald encourages potential scouts to access the Pack website http://www.orgsites.com/pa/cubscoutpack207. Winners of the event are: first, Bobby Early; second, Josh Wufsus; third, Jason Biever; and fourth, Robert Ronaldi.

Kingston post office remains, but sale still sought Ashley facility closed and four other Luzerne County postal offices targeted for review.

By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

KINGSTON – More than 16 months after the U.S. Postal Service announced it was putting the Kingston branch on the market and would move operations into a smaller facility once a sale went through, nothing has changed at the Kingston branch. But plenty has happened at postal service facilities throughout the region. The 158-year-old Ashley Post Office closed its doors in March 2011. Four months later, four other post offices in Lu-

zerne County were included on a list of more than 3,600 nationwide targeted for review and possible closure. And then in September the USPS said 252 of the nation’s 487 mail processing facilities -- including the one on Davis Street in Scranton -- will be reviewed for potential consolidation. Raymond V. Daiutolo, a postal service spokesman, said the postal service is trying to address millions in dollars in shortfalls and all plans are on the table. Regarding the Kingston location, he said the Postal Service found a smaller retail location in neighboring Edwardsville, but no purchase was made because the service wanted to sell the Kingston location first. That’s been an unsuccessful endeavor. Kingston Municipal Administrator Paul

Mrs. Ruth Louise Shaw January 14, 2012 rs. Ruth Louise Shaw, age 80, of Pierce Street, Plymouth, died M Saturday morning at her daughters

home in Mountain Top. She was born in Kingston, a daughter of the late Clarence and Louise May Fine and attended the Plymouth schools. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Shawnee Sr. Citizens Club, the Silver and Gold Senior Citizens Club, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Plymouth, and the Mothers of Twins Club of Luzerne County. She was a member of the First Primitive Methodist Church of Plymouth and had attended the First Welsh Baptist Church of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, in 1981, and daughter Bonnie Pastorelli in 1992. She is survived by daughters Sandra Baker, Plymouth; Gail Burdulis and her husband, James, Plymouth; Mary Ann Dunn and her husband, Joseph, Mountain Top; Ellen Sorber and her husband, Russel, Hunlock Creek; Tina Mericle and her husband, Richard, Mountain Top; Darlene Burnett and her husband, Brandon, Mountain Top; Diane Pick and her husband, Raymond, Kingston; sons, Gary, Hunlock Creek; Ronald and his wife, Debbie, Larksville; 28 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, a

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acres and has 63 parking spaces. Daiutolo said a decision made in December by the postal service, at the behest of Congress, means that no post office or mail processing facility will be closed or consolidated before May 15, 2012. “This delay is designed to allow Congress sufficient time to enact comprehensive postal legislation. During the moratorium, we will continue to follow applicable guidelines and take all necessary steps required for a full review and study,” he said. He said the public input phase for the fate of post offices in Cambra, Beech Haven, Weston and Glen Rock is ongoing.

brother, James Fine; sister, Nancy Harrison, Wilkes-Barre; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11a.m. from the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, rear 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth, with the Rev. Anita J. Ambrose officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to the NEPA Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Fund, 300 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA 18503-1225.

wife Ruth Elizabeth; twin sons, Samuel Harry and Harry Samuel and sister Catherine Regan. Surviving are his daughter Ruth M. and brother Harry. Samuel will now be with his beloved wife, Ruth, who always had a kind word to say about everyone. He lived a full life and fought life’s battle to the very end. They both were good and faithful servants to their family and the community. We should all follow the example they lived by. A heartfelt thanks to MaryBeth Heal, her husband, Art, Monica Orenich and Ruth Charnogursky, who gave loving compassion and the highest of professional medical skills during his illness. Private funeral services at the convenience of the family will be from the Charles V. Sherbin Funeral Home, Hanover Township. Interment will be in the Hanover Green Cemetery. Pastor Richard S. Sperling, serving the Fairdale charge, will officiate. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hanover Township Community Ambulance Association and/or the Askam Fire Company No. 6.

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He was born April 27, 1921, in Lower Askam and was the son of the late Samuel H. and Marie Davison Sorber. He attended Hanover schools, graduated from Hanover Township Memorial High School and attended Bloomsburg University. Samuel owned and operated Sorber’s Service Center in Lee Park for over 50 years. In his political career, he served first as tax collector for 16 years and later as township commissioner for 22 years. In addition to serving his constituents for almost 40 years, he was Second Legislative District Chairman for 12 years. Although he had a stellar run in politics, the love of his life was his business. He supported area youth by hosting car washes and sponsoring/advertising at football games. His civic affiliations consisted of the Hanover Township Lions Club, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Sorber served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Samuel was a member of the Askam United Methodist Church. His favorite past time was supporting the Philadelphia Phillies. He was preceded in death by his

Keating said the borough has “a keen interest in what goes in there” but added rumors the municipal police force is an option for a tenant are untrue. “That building’s too big and too old,” he said. Daiutolo said the search for a buyer will continue. “Our plan is to continue to market the property. Right now, I understand we will continue operations there until we find a buyer,” Daiutolo said. The 73-year-old building is 18,446 square feet and is located at 435 Wyoming Ave., at the Pierce Street intersection. The property is 1.03

Silent film takes most prizes, Clooney, Streep, Plummer boost Oscar chances.

Samuel A. Sorber amuel Archie Sorber, of Hanover Township, died Saturday, JanuS ary 14, 2012

Raymond V. Daiutolo, a postal service spokesman, said the postal service is trying to address millions in dollars in shortfalls and all plans are on the table.

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The black-and-white silent film “The Artist” came away with the most prizes with three wins at the Golden Globes, but the show spread the love around among a broad range of films and TV shows. Wins for “The Artist” included best musical or comedy and best actor in a musical or comedy for Jean Dujardin, while the family drama “The Descendants” claimed two awards, as best drama and dramatic actor for George Clooney. Other acting winners were Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, and Octavia Spencer, while Martin Scorsese earned the directing honor. Streep won for dramatic actress as Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady,” her eight win at the Globes. Williams won for actress in a musical or comedy as Marilyn Monroe in “My Week with Marilyn,” 52 years after Monroe’s win for the same prize at the Globes. Dujardin won for musical or comedy actor for the silent film “The Artist.” The supporting-acting Globes went to Plummer as an elderly widower who comes out as gay in the father-son drama “Beginners” and Spencer as a brassy housekeeper joining other black maids to share stories about life with their white employers in the 1960s Deep South tale “The Help.” “With regard to domestics in this country, now and then, I think Dr. King said it best: ‘All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance.’ And I thank you for recognizing that with our film,” Spencer said. Scorsese won for the Paris adventure “Hugo.” It was the third directing Globe in the last 10 years for Scorsese, who previously won for “Gangs of New York” and “The Departed” and received the show’s Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement two years ago. He won over a field of contenders that included Michel Haza-

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LIST OF GOLDEN GLOBE WINNERS Winners of the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif.: MOTION PICTURES • Picture, Drama: “The Descendants.” • Picture, Musical or Comedy: “The Artist.” • Actor, Drama: George Clooney, “The Descendants.” • Actress, Drama: Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady.” • Director: Martin Scorsese, “Hugo.” • Actor, Musical or Comedy: Jean Dujardin, “The Artist.” • Actress, Musical or Comedy: Michelle Williams, “My Week With Marilyn.” • Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, “Beginners.” • Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, “The Help.” • Foreign Language: “A Separation.” • Animated Film: “The Adventures of Tintin.” • Screenplay: Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris.” • Original Score: Ludovic Bource,

“The Artist.” • Original Song: “Masterpiece” (music and lyrics by Madonna, Julie Frost, Jimmy Harry), “W.E.” TELEVISION • Series, Drama: “Homeland,” Showtime. • Series, Musical or Comedy: “Modern Family,” ABC. • Actor, Drama: Kelsey Grammer, “Boss.” • Actress, Drama: Claire Danes, “Homeland.” • Actress, Musical or Comedy: Laura Dern, “Enlightened.” • Actor, Musical or Comedy: Matt LeBlanc, “Episodes.” • Miniseries or Movie: “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece),” PBS. • Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Kate Winslet, “Mildred Pierce.” • Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Idris Elba, “Luther.” • Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story.” • Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones.”

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navicius, who had been considered by many in Hollywood as a favorite for his black-and-white silent film “The Artist.” It’s a breakout role in Hollywood for Dujardin, a star back home in France but little known to U.S. audiences previously. His French credits include “The Artist” creator Michel Hazanavicius’ spy spoofs “OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies” and “OSS 117: Lost in

Rio.” “The Artist,” which led the Globes with six nominations, also won the musical-score prize for composer Ludovic Bource but lost out on three other awards, including the screenplay prize for Michel Hazanavicius. Woody Allen won the screenplay honor for his romantic fantasy “Midnight in Paris,” the filmmaker’s biggest hit in decades.

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LUZERNE COUNTY

Dems make endorsements

At its January meeting last week, the Luzerne County Democratic Executive Committee voted to endorse candidates for national and state offices. The group announced that it has endorsed Bob Casey for U.S. Senate. In addition, the committee endorsed, Patrick Murphy for state attorney general, Rob McCord for state treasurer, and Eugene DePasquale for audiCasey tor general. “We are incredibly proud to support Senator Casey, Congressman Murphy, Treasurer McCord, and Representative DePasquale in their bids for their respective offices,” said county party Public Relations Director and 2nd District Chairman Casey Evans. “They have all demonstrated their commitment to standing up for middle and working class Pennsylvanians,” he said. “We strongly endorse their candidacies because of their integrity and their dedication to social justice and equality, economic fairness and opportunity, and for government that works for everyone, not just the privileged few,” Evans said.

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LOCAL WILKES-BARRE

Flags will feature historical and new photos of area businesses

Downtown hoisting signs of pride BANNER PROJECT

By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Banner days are coming to the city. Literally. According to Lore Majikes, special events coordinator for the city, new banners will be hung throughout downtown Wilkes-Barre featuring historical and new pictures of businesses. She said the banners will hang year round. “The city would like to invite all downtown businesses to purchase a banner to hang in front of your downtown location,” Majikes said. All banners will be purchased through Rileighs Outdoor Décor for $150 each. New or old photos of a busi-

Lore Majikes and Kelly Hubiak of the Wilkes-Barre Mayor’s Office, display sample banners that will hang from light poles in the downtown area. The city is offering business the chance to purchase a banner and hang it from a downtown street light pole.

For more information, contact Lore Majikes at lmajikes@wilkes-barre.pa.us, or call 832-4149 or Kelly Hubiak at khubiak@wilkes-barre.pa.us; or call 832-4297.

ness can be used and the picture can be displayed vertically or horizontally, Majikes said. “I have high confidence that this banner program will have tremendous positive impact on the city’s landscape,” said Mayor Tom Leighton. He encouraged every business and organization in the city to get involved. See BANNERS, Page 6A

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Local author’s book features testimonials from people who claim “The Water Cure” has helped them

HANOVER TWP.

Theft under investigation

Melanie Figueroa, identified in lawsuit as alleged slasher, admits to being in Nanticoke bar on Jan. 1.

Police are investigating the theft of several thousand dollars and a handgun in the township. The money and weapon were stolen from a vehicle parked on Wyoming Street, township police said. Police said that Samuel McKeaige told them his locked vehicle was entered early Saturday morning. Police said the victim told them the money was in his wallet, along with identification and bank cards that also were taken. The missing handgun is described as a black, Glock 30 .45-caliber pistol. Police said the vehicle showed no signs of forced entry.

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DURYEA

Wanted man detained

A man found walking in McAlpine Street late Saturday night was drunk and wanted on charges in Luzerne County Court, state police said. Christopher Brian Fegal, 23, of Duryea, will be charged with public drunkenness, state police said, after the state police Bureau of Liquor Enforcement saw him walking in the roadway around 11 p.m. Fegal also was wanted by the county sheriff’s department for failing to appear for a revocation hearing on charges of burglary, criminal mischief, theft and disorderly conduct. He was committed to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility to await a hearing in county court. WILKES-BARRE

Items taken at Turkey Hill

An employee at the Turkey Hill store on Carey Avenue said a man stole between $500 and $600 worth of cigarettes Saturday night. Aileen Ward said the man took a crate containing cartons of Newport, Newport 100s and Marlboro cigarettes around 7:30 p.m. She described the suspect as a black man approximately 50 with a thin mustache and wearing a hooded sweatshirt with Hofstra on it. WILKES-BARRE

Deliveryman is robbed

A deliveryman for the Great Wall Chinese restaurant on North River Street reported Saturday night he was robbed at gunpoint of $30 in the area of 320 N. Empire Court, police said. Jtanzhan Chen told police he was inside his vehicle around 6:20 p.m. It was then when a man with a dark handgun beat him about the head and took the cash, he told police. HAZLETON

Cops: Man ran away

A man was seen running from a residence in the 600 block of Peace Streets during a reported burglary around 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Hazleton police said. Police said a thin white male, approximately 6 feet tall, fled and was seen running north on Peace Street and then east on First Street. A basement window was broken to get inside the residence. Police said it was unknown if anything was taken.

Woman denies being bar attacker

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Area businessman Bob Butts and Harriet Clyde Kipps with a book Kipps wrote, ‘Triumph Over Pain,’ promoting the ‘water cure.’ Butts and Kipps are both passionate about promoting the healing powers of water.

Touting the ‘cure’

The “cure” involves drinking enough water daily to equal half your Author Harriet Clyde Kipps’ recent body weight in ounces and using 1/4 book, “Triumph Over Pain,” has re- teaspoon of sea salt for each quart. Butts, of Elmhurst, learned of the newed interest in a water solution Water Cure in a that some contend book, written by cures common ail“If you’re losing someone the late Dr. Fereyments. doon BatmangheKipps, of New- you love or they are very lidj, called “Your port Township, Many first heard about ill, why not try a free solu- Body’s Cries for Water.” the possible reme- tion? You have nothing to Batmanghelidj, dy from Northeasta native of Iran ern Pennsylvania lose.” businessman Bob Harriet Clyde Kipps and the founder of Butts, who has deAuthor of “Triumph Over Pain” the theory, contended that dehyvoted his life – and dration is the root more than of many illnesses $500,000 – in recent years to promote his belief that such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart ingesting sea salt and large amounts disease, depression, obesity, addicof water can ease or cure many afflic- tion and others. PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER Butts since has taken the reins of tions. Backers have dubbed it the “Water Todd Thorne of Pittston says ‘the Cure.” Water Cure’ helped him. See WATER, Page 6A By ANDREA BROOKMAN tlintern@timesleader.com

W-B’s Courtright Neighborhood a place to call home Units are for rent and houses for sale at former site of lace mill. By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE -Would you prefer to live in a twin home, or a single? Maybe you’re looking for a ranch home, a handicap-accessible abode, or simply a house that is affordable and energy efficient. If so, the Courtright Neighborhood in WilkesBarre has it covered. What was once the fireravaged site of the old mill lace complex on Courtright Street is now the location

for a variety of affordable units that the Housing Development Corporation, a nonprofit arm of the Commission on Economic Opportunity, is putting up for sale. An open house was held at site on Sunday. “It’s a multigenerational neighborhood perfect for all-ages and very family oriented,” said Barb Rupert, manager of Housing Development Corporation. “The homes are all very bright and friendly.” There are a dozen rental units designated for seniors, eight of which are currently occupied. Six homes are available for immediate purchase.

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An open house was held Sunday at the Courtright Neighborhood housing development.

Among these homes is a handicap-accessible residence. “All of the cabinets and countertops are lower, and

there are spaces cut out, such as under a countertop or near the bathroom sink, See COURTRIGHT, Page 6A

HANOVER TWP. – The woman identified in a lawsuit as the person who allegedly slashed another woman in the face inside a Nanticoke bar early New Year’s Day said she is not the attacker. Melanie Figueroa, 20, of Nanticoke, said she was in the Prospect Street Café on Jan.1, but she would not discuss what happened inside it that morning. During a brief interview Sunday she limited her comments to what happened in the days after the attack on Jennifer Mieczkowski. Mieczkowski named Figueroa as the assailant in the suit filed Friday in Luzerne County Court against the bar and its owner Paul Halliday, alleging employees served alcoholic beverages to the underage Figueroa and did not stop the attack. “I did talk to police. I went on my own,” said Figueroa. “Because I heard people were saying I did it.” “Why She denied attacking Mieczkowski, 30, of would I go Nanticoke. to police “Why would I go to police the day after it the day happened if I did it?” after it she asked during a 15happened minute meeting at a donut shop in Hanover if I did it?” Township. Melanie No criminal charges Figueroa have been filed. NantiResponding to coke police Detective allegations Capt. William Shultz said he was not going to get in the middle of what Figueroa and Mieczkowski were saying. “We’re just going to continue our investigation, and we’re going to arrest the person responsible for the crime,” he said. Figueroa said she does not know Mieczkowski and has no idea why she was singled out by her in the suit. “I feel bad for what happened to Jen. I don’t feel like anything like this should happen to anybody,” said Figueroa. Mieczkowski identified Figueroa from a photo lineup within 24 hours of the attack, said her attorney, David Selingo. Mieczkowski declined the opportunity to comment. Selingo said he and his client stand behind the allegations in the lawsuit and “look forward to litigating this matter to its successful conclusion.” “Ms. Figueroa will have full opportunity to present her story under oath and under the penalty of perjury in the litigation forum,” Selingo added. Figueroa indicated she plans to file a suit as a result of being named by Mieczkowski. The publicity has been harmful. and the mother of a 3-year-old child said she wanted to clear her name. She was confident she would be vindicated by the video from the bar’s surveillance system. State police are conducting a forensic analysis of the video. “When the video comes back from Harrisburg it will prove that I’m innocent,” said Figueroa.

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Death toll at 5, 15 still missing The Associated Press

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Another Wonder-ful night

Musician Stevie Wonder performs Saturday night after receiving the BTE Musical Arts Award during the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington. CAIRO

Iran warns Arabs on oil

warned Gulf Arab oil producers against boosting production to offset Ianyran potential drop in Tehran’s crude

GIGLIO, Italy — Coast guard divers searching the submerged part of the Costa Concordia on Sunday found the bodies of two elderly men still in their life jackets, authorities said, raising to five the death toll after the luxury cruise liner ran aground and tipped over off the Tuscan coast. Divers scouring the bowels of the ship in the murky, cold sea discovered the bodies at the emergency gathering point near the restaurant where passengers were dining when the ship carrying more than 4,200 people hit a reef or rock near the island of Giglio, Coast Guard Cmdr. Cosimo Nicastro

said. The discovery reduced to 15 the number of people still unaccounted for after an Italian who worked in cabin service was pulled from the wreckage Sunday and a South Korean couple on their honeymoon were rescued late Saturday in the unsubmerged part of the liner when a team of rescuers heard their screams. “We are still searching” for any bodies, “but (also) in the hope that there might have been an air pocket” to allow the survival of others, Nicastro told Sky TG24 TV dockside. Authorities are holding the Italian captain for investigation of suspected manslaughter and

abandoning his ship among other possible charges. According to the Italian navigation code, a captain who abandons a ship in danger can face up to 12 years in prison. A coast guard official said Sunday officers exhorted Francesco Schettino to return to his ship as panicked passengers desperately fled the cruise liner. The chaotic evacuation has added to the difficulty in tracking down survivors — with six of those unaccounted for crew members and the others passengers. Two of the unaccounted for passengers are American, the U.S. Embassy in Rome said. In the first hours after the ac-

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The cruise ship Costa Concordia leans on its side Sunday almost two days after it ran aground off off the Italian coast.

cident late Friday night, three bodies were found in the waters near the ship. The victims discovered Sun-

Plunging gas prices a boon and a bane

Helping ships get ‘home’ to Nome

exports in the event of an embargo affecting its oil sales, the latest salvo in the dispute between the West and the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program. The comments by Iran’s OPEC governor, published Sunday, came as Saudi Arabia’s oil minister was quoted the same day denying that his country’s earlier pledges to boost output as needed to meet global demand was linked to a potential siphoning of Iranian crude from the market because of sanctions. World oil markets have been jolted over concerns that Iran may choke off the vital Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for sanctions hampering its ability to sell its oil.

Low demand, increase in supply have sent natural gas prices plummeting. By JONATHAN FAHEY AP Energy Writer

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Taliban leader said dead

Intercepted militant radio communications indicate the leader of the Pakistani Taliban may have been killed in a recent U.S. drone strike, Pakistani intelligence officials said Sunday. A Taliban official denied that. The report coincided with sectarian violence — a bomb blast in eastern Pakistan that killed 14 people in a Shiite religious procession. The claim that the Pakistani Taliban chief was killed came from officials who said they intercepted a number of Taliban radio conversations. In about a half a dozen intercepts, the militants discussed whether their chief, Hakimullah Mehsud, was killed on Jan. 12 in the North Waziristan tribal area. MOSCOW

Russian probe crashes

A Russian space probe designed to boost the nation’s pride on a bold mission to a moon of Mars came down in flames Sunday, showering fragments into the south Pacific west of Chile’s coast, officials said. Pieces from the Phobos-Ground, which had become stuck in Earth’s orbit, landed in water 775 miles west of Wellington Island in Chile’s south, the Russian military Air and Space Defense Forces said in a statement carried by the country’s news agencies. The $170 million craft was one of the heaviest and most toxic pieces of space junk ever to crash to Earth, but space officials and experts said the risks posed by its crash were minimal because the toxic rocket fuel on board and most of the craft’s structure would burn up in the atmosphere high above the ground anyway. BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

Crisis meeting is called

Romania’s government called an emergency meeting late Sunday to discuss violent protests that show no sign of abating after demonstrators angry about austerity measures hurled stones and firebombs at police. At least 13 people were injured. More than 1,000 protesters clashed with police, who used tear gas and flares to repel demonstrators who blocked a main road in Bucharest. One man was briefly set ablaze during the chaos. Interior Minister Traian Igas called an emergency meeting to deal with the crisis. The protests, in their fourth day, are the most serious since President Traian Basescu came to power in 2004. They are the result of frustration against public wage cuts, slashed benefits, higher taxes, cronyism in state institutions and widespread corruption. Protesters yelled “The Mafioso government stole everything we had!” and “Get out you miserable dog!”

day were two elderly men who were wearing life vests, said Coast Guard Cmdr. Francesco Paolillo.

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he Coast Guard Ice Breaker Healy attempts to clear a path through the ice near Nome, Alaska, on Saturday. The Healy is helping a Russian tanker move into final position for offloading nearly 1.3 million gallons of diesel fuel and gasoline to the city. The tanker was moored less than a half mile from the town’s iced-in harbor Saturday evening, the Coast Guard said.

D.C. memorial, new theater production show different sides of man

King’s image evolves Visitors gather at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington on Sunday for a National Park Service wreath laying ceremony at the monument of the civil rights leader. For CLICK photos of a local program honoring the late civil rights leader, see page 1C.

By BRETT ZONGKER and SAMANTHA GROSS Associated Press

WASHINGTON — On the National Mall in Washington, Martin Luther King Jr. is a towering, heroic figure carved in stone. On the Broadway stage, he’s a living, breathing man who chain smokes, sips liquor and occasionally curses. As Americans honor King’s memory 44 years after he was assassinated, the image of the slain civil rights leader is evolving. The new King memorial, which opened in August in the nation’s capital, celebrates the ideals King espoused. Quotations from his speeches and writings conjure memories of his message, and a 30foot-tall sculpture depicts King emerging as a “stone of hope” from a “mountain of despair,” a design inspired by his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Some gaze upon this figure in silence. Some are moved to tears. “Just all that this man did so that we could do anything and be anything,” said Brandolyn Brown, 26, of Cheraw, S.C., who visited the memorial Saturday with her aunt and cousin. “I know it took a lot more than him to

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get to where we are, but he was a big part of the movement.” Broadway, theatergoers are seeing a different version of King — one that is more man than legend. The realism was refreshing for Donya Fairfax, who marveled after leaving a matinee of “The Mountaintop” that she had never really thought of King cursing, as actor Samuel L. Jackson does while portraying King in the play. “He was human and not someone who

was above fault,” said the 48-year-old, visiting from Los Angeles. For some, such a portrayal would seem tochipawayatKing’smemory.ButforNatalie Pertz, who at 20 has come to know King only through the gauzy view of history, it seemed a precious reminder that it is not beyond the reach of the ordinary and the flawed to effect change. “It’s important for people our age to see that he wasn’t this saint-like figure,” she said.

NEW YORK — The price of natural gas is plummeting at a pace that has caught even the experts off guard. A 35 percent collapse in the futures price over the past year has been a boon to homeowners who use natural gas for heat and appliances and to manufacturers who power their factories and make The natural chemicals and gas futures materials with price fell 13 it. The country percent last is flush with nat- week, to ural gas as a re- $2.67 per sult of new drilling techniques, 1,000 cubic such as fracking. feet. That’s The country’s the lowest natural gas surwinter-time plus has been growing even as level in a the country decade. burns record amounts. This winter’s warm weather slowed the growth in demand, however, and created a glut. Winter supplies are 17 percent above their five-year average. The natural gas futures price fell 13 percent last week, to $2.67 per 1,000 cubic feet. “The market has been overwhelmed with gas,” said Anthony Yuen, a commodities analyst at Citibank. He and other analysts expect the price to average near $3 for all of 2012. Not all are cheering, though. With electricity prices falling, the profits of all electric power producers — whether they rely on coal, nuclear or wind — are shrinking. Companies that drill solely for natural gas are earning less these days, too.

GOP still divided as Huntsman to quit By BETH FOUHY Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A splintered conservative vote in South Carolina could pave the way for Mitt Romney to win this week’s pivotal primary, some rivals said Sunday, acknowledging an outcome that prominent state lawmakers suggested could end the nomination fight. “I think the only way that a Massachusetts moderate can get through South Carolina is if the vote is split,” said Newt Gingrich, portraying himself as the lone conservative with a “realistic chance” of beating Romney

in the first-inthe South contest. ELECTION Meanwhile, campaign officials told the AP on Sunday that Jon Huntsman will withdraw today from the race for the nomination. Huntsman will endorse Romney at an event in South Carolina, the officials said. Huntsman believes Romney is the best candidate to beat President Barack Obama in November, they said. The campaign officials spoke on condition of anonymity be-

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cause Huntsman plans to make the official announcement today. The former Utah governor placed third in last week’s New Hampshire primary despite devoting most of his campaign resources to the state. He had already acknowledged that expectations for him in South Carolina’s primary this week will be “very low.” Polls show Romney, the former Massachusetts governors who struggled to a fourth-place finish in South Carolina during his 2008 White House run, with a lead heading into Saturday’s vote. The state has a large pop-

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Visitors take pictures Sunday in front of a sand sculpture depicting the Republican presidential candidates at the site of the Republican presidential debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

ulation of evangelicals and other conservative Christians, and concerns arose four years ago about his Mormon faith. But Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Rick Perry all said Romney,

after victories in Iowa and New Hampshire, continued to benefit from the fractured GOP field and the failure of social conservatives to fully coalesce around a single alternative.

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Harriet Clyde Kipps says she tried the water cure on her dog, which had developed a tumor. She said the treatment greatly aided the pet and that she has tried it on herself, with good results.

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the Water Cure, by promoting the theory since Batmanghelidj’s death in 2004 at age 73. “The most “More re- critical elements to a search powerful immune system needs to are oxygen, be done water and before the salt,” Butts said. medical Some becommunity lieve this cure Othcan estab- works. ers, however, lish this as believe it is a PETE G. WILCOX /THE TIMES LEADER hoax without a cure to scientific any ailWater Cure proponents assert cure to any ailment,” Cabello backing. it is a cure for diabetes, a condisaid. ment.” Docs not Kipp’s “Triumph Over Pain” is tion in which the pancreas no Dr. Stephanie convinced a tribute to the work of Bat- longer produces enough insulin, Cabello The estab- manghelidj, who dedicated the so glucose in the blood cannot Geisinger lished medi- last 20 years of his life promot- be absorbed into the cells of the Wyoming Valley cal communi- ing public awareness of the body. Medical Center “I don’t see how water alone ty has not em- “healing powers of water.” The book provides testimo- can take the place of insulin in braced Batmanghelidj’s theory, and most nials from people who swear by the body,” Cabello said. But Kipps is a believer of the physicians do not offer it as the Water Cure and states that Chronic Dehydration (UCD) cure after trying the regimen on treatment for patients. Dr. Stephanie Cabello from contributes to and even pro- her dog, which had developed a Geisinger Wyoming Valley Med- duces pain and many degenera- tumor and was declared termiical Center, Plains Township, tive diseases that can be pre- nal by a veterinarian. said that although water is es- vented and treated by increassential to the body, she believes ing daily water and salt intake. Gave dog new life The “Triumph Over Pain” au“Water is good because it the Water Cure can only work makes the kidneys work, but I thor said that after she started for certain ailments. “More research needs to be don’t believe that it can cure ill- her pet on the Water Cure, the done before the medical com- nesses like diabetes,” Cabello pet’s tumor disappeared and the dog was healthy again within a munity can establish this as a said.

month of starting the regimen. Kipps learned about the Water Cure from Butts. The transformation she saw in her pet was enough to convince the self-published author, and now she too has embraced the work of the late Batmanghelidj. Since following the Water Cure regimen, Kipps said, she feels she has more energy and fewer aches and pains. “If you’re losing someone you love or they are very ill, why not try a free solution? You have nothing to lose,” she said. Kipps first met Butts, owner of Cee-Kay Auto Parts, a regional string of auto parts stores, while reopening a playground in her hometown village of Glen Lyon. Kipps has written more than 30 books on volunteerism and has since used the proceeds from the sales to fund local projects, such as the playground rehabilitation. Butts purchased many of her books to help support her vision. Shortly after meeting her, Butts contacted Kipps to help spread the word about the cause he was passionate about. Butts has spent more than half a million dollars during his lifetime advertising what he believes is a free cure for nearly every illness. At his auto parts stores, he provides free information and videotapes. He also provides additional information on the website www.watercure2.com.

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Jen Yawayorski, a housing specialist, and Barb Rupert, the manager of Housing Development Corporation, discuss the Courtright development. There are a dozen rental units designated for seniors, eight of which are currently occupied. Six homes are available for immediate purchase.

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in the case that someone may use a wheelchair,” Rupert said. There are five rooms total in the one-level home, which includes a full bath, master bedroom, living room and kitchen. All utilities are accessible from the first floor. Single, two-story dwellings are also available. These include three-bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, two full baths, walk-in closet, basement with a concrete floor and a one-car garage. A twin home also has three bedrooms, living room/dining room combination, eat-in kitchen, concrete floor basement, walk-in closet with an option to make a second-floor bathroom, 1 1/2 baths and a one-car garage. Rental homes include all major appliances, as well as landscaping and snow maintenance. Every single property is energy efficient, having been looked at by Energy Star representatives to ensure the most effi-

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WAT E R C U R E F O R M U L A Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj’s recommendations: • Drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily. •Add ¼ tsp of sea salt and let dissolve on tongue. • Sea salt is suggested due to high mineral content. • Drink water within 5-6 minutes. • Retain water for 2-3 hours. • Never drink more than 33.8

ounces (one liter) in one sitting. • Avoid all caffeine, alcohol and soda. • Children 2 and up need 75 percent of their body weight in ounces of water per day. • Program does not apply to newborns up to 2 years of age Source: “Triumph Over Pain,” writings by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj

T R E AT M E N T C L A I M S The Water Cure claims that Chronic Dehydration (UCD) contributes to and even produces pain and many degenerative diseases that can be prevented and treated by increasing daily water and salt intake. Possible treatment for many common ailments is claimed including: arthritis, depression, asthma, heart disease, suicidal

tendencies, cancer, headaches, cramps, diabetes, ulcers, addiction, back pain, MS, obesity, amputation, edema, heart burn, premature aging, vision problems, colitis pain, angina pain, high blood pressure, heartburn, high cholesterol, arthritic pain, fibromyalgia, kidney problems, muscular dystrophy, gout, lupus

TESTIMONIALS • “My father has had Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for the last ten years and was previously blind in one eye. After ten days of following the Water Cure regimen his vision returned and all other MS symptoms have subsided.” -- Miranda VanLuVanee, Moosic •“Seven years ago I literally got the shock of my life. The shock was from a malfunctioning machine that jolted me with 480 volts of electricity at 60 amps of current. Eighteen months later I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Pure Autonomic Dysfunction. I was put on a regimen of medications numbering 14 pills a day and it wasn’t before long that the diseases took over and I was confined to a

wheelchair. One of my friends, Denise Debiasi, from Cee-Kay Auto Store in Pittston saw me going by in my wheelchair and told me of Bob Butts, The Water Cure and how it helped others with R.S.D. Shortly after I started the regimen and was amazed how quickly feeling returned to my legs. I told my doctors about the water cure and was asked to leave their offices and never return if I continued to use a ‘fake treatment.’ I stopped physical therapy and saw more improvements in my body using The Water Cure than I saw with conventional medicine. Something that is virtually free got me up and walking again.” -- Todd Thorne, 47, Pittston

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Gus Genetti of the Best Western Genetti Hotel & Conference Center has already ordered five banners for his block on East Market Street, Majikes said. He said he’s looking forward to getting the banners up as soon as possible. Majikes said interested participants should check with the special events office to be sure the city is not already using a picture that the business would like to submit. She said that once the photo is approved, it should be e-mailed to Rick Snyder at Rileighs Outdoor Décor no later than Jan.30th.

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The first 10 banners will be ordered soon, Majikes said. The banners will hang from the downtown’s new street light poles on the following streets: North and South Franklin, North and South Main, North and South Washington, East and West Northampton, East and West Market and Public Square. Majikes hopes to have the first group of banners up by the beginning of February.

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cient appliances and features are present. The Housing Development Corporation is looking to the future to help save even more on energy costs. “It’s to the point that the roofs are angled and set up for solar panels,” Rupert said. “Solar panels are not yet cost effective, so they aren’t part of the properties at this time, but there are plans for them in the future in

the event that they do become cost effective.” The Courtright Neighborhood strives to be as affordable as possible. The 1,603-grosssquare-foot homes are income eligible and for sale at $120,000. Down payment assistance and grants are available through the Growing Homeowner’s Initiative. The neighborhood is also in a Keystone Opportunity Zone, so tax breaks are obtain-

able for residents. Anyone who missed the open house is welcome to call (570) 824-4803 for a private appointment, or can visit the homes Tuesday between 2 and 5 p.m., when staff will be on hand to give tours. The Housing Development Corporation will also hold Homebuyer Fairs on Feb. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pair arrested on illegal deer hunting, drunken-driving charges WHITE HAVEN – Two men are facing drunken-driving charges after they allegedly killed a deer on private property. Police and the Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Sean P. White, 22, of Spruce Street, Mountain Top, and John Daniel Titus Jr., 22, of Peatmoss Road, White Haven, with driving under the influence, unlawful killing of game, unlawful killing game from vehicle, unlawful use of lights while hunting, unlawful use of lights to search for game, possessing loaded firearms in a vehicle, and killing game near a private residence. Titus was further charged with driving a vehicle with an open bottle of liquor. The charges were filed Thursday with District Judge Gerald Feissner in Freeland and mailed to White and Titus. According to the criminal complaints: A resident of Barry’s Road reported at 12:50 a.m. on Dec. 20 that he heard a gunshot and believed people were hunting deer on his farm. Police stopped a 1996 Jeep Cherokee driven by Titus on Barry’s Road. Titus was arrested and driven to the White Haven Police Department. White was permitted to leave in Titus’ Jeep. When police transported Titus to a hospital for a blood test an hour later, they passed Barry’s Road noticing brake lights in the area where Titus was stopped. Police stopped the vehicle that

was operated by White. White was arrested on evidence of drunken driving, the criminal complaint says. After Titus and White submitted to blood tests at the hospital, they were given a ride to White’s residence in Mountain Top. Police returned to Barry’s Road and found several guns on the

ground where White had been stopped earlier. Surveillance was set up in the area the next morning as police observed White returning to Barry’s Road driving Titus’ Jeep. White got out of the Jeep and picked up the rifle, the complaint says. Authorities said Titus and

White admitted to killing a deer for the purpose to eating it, and using the Jeep’s headlights and a flashlight to locate deer in the field. A wildlife officer found a dead deer in the field where the two men were arrested. Preliminary hearings are scheduled on Feb. 15.

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JANICE M. (SMITH) BURKE, 51, a resident of Trucksville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning, January 15, 2012, at Hospice Care of the VNA, Inpatient Unit, Saint Luke’s Villa, WilkesBarre, after a courageous threeyear battle with ovarian cancer. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s edition of the newspaper. RICHARD D. MOSS, age 81, of Hartman Road, Hunlock Creek, died on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital, Wilkes Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending at the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. ORVAL GEORGE JR., of Hunlock Creek, died suddenly in Ashley, on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

Josephine T. Zaykowski January 15, 2012 T. Zaykowski, age 91, J osephine of Old Forge, died Sunday

morning at the Linwood Nursing Home, Scranton. She was the widow of Alexander Zaykowski, who passed away on February 14, 1987. She was born in Scranton, daughter of the late Alexander and Lucy Zdyunczyk Konarzewski and was educated in the Scranton public schools. She was employed for many years in the area garment factories. Josephine was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge, and the Old Forge Senior Citizens Club. She was preceded in death by sisters Lydia Petkavich and Jean Kazamerizk, and brothers Alexander Jr. and Joseph. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence A., of Paoli, and Ronald, of Old Forge; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister Hedy Taroli, Old Forge, and a brother, Frank Konarszewski, Taylor. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Palermo & Zawacki Funeral Home Inc., 409 N. Main St., Old Forge, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Grace and Lawrence streets, Old Forge. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.

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A. Place, 92, of TunkC hristine hannock, went home to the

Lord Sunday, January 15, 2012. Christine was born in Lemon Township, Wyoming County, on September 29, 1919, daughter of the late Harold and Mary L. Kolip Dix. Christine grew up on a farm in Lemon Township, was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School, class of1937. She loved to knit, crochet and cook. For most of her married life she was a housewife; she retired from Tyler Memorial Hospital, where she worked in the kitchen for over 20 years. Christine was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 74 of Tunkhannock and the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Luman S. Place, whom she married in 1939; brothers, Jesse and Charles Dix; granddaughter Jessica Fegley and grandson Casey Jennings. Surviving are daughters, Kay and husband Robert Johnson of Tunkhannock; Carol and husband Rodger Fegley of Lavelle, Pa.; Vida and husband Edward Jennings of Stowell, Pa.; Diane and husband David Dobrinski of Tunkhannock; son, Jack, and wife Aimee’ Place of Greeneville, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with the Rev. Peter Geschwindner, pastor of the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Order of the Eastern Star services will be conducted by Eastern Star Chapter No. 74 of Tunkhannock at 7:30 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com. More Obituaries, Page 2A

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Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Rocco and Antoinette Ryman Quagliariello. He was a graduate of Coughlin High School, class of 1951, and attended the Wilkes-Barre Business Academy, Wilkes and King’s College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Hank during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement in 1995, he was employed at PG &W as a fleet coordinator for over 30 years. For many years, he was a videographer for Wilkes College and King’s College, covering various sporting events. Tony was a PIAA official covering track and wrestling. Preceding him in death was his first wife, the former Dorothy (Bonomo) Quadro (2000), and his sister, Theresa Kosko. Surviving are his wife, Peggy (Baab) Ward; son, Anthony P. Quadro Jr., and his wife, Lorrie, Stahlstown, Pa.; daughters, Tracy Ann Quadro, North Yarmouth, Maine; Cynthia Ott and her husband, Michael, Allentown; stepdaughters, Sandra Vivian and her husband, Alan, Kingston; Susan Bassett,

Kingston; 13 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11a.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with the Rev. Jeffrey Klansek, chaplain of the Hospice Care of the VNA, officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517 or to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Grace M. Schifano January 15, 2012 race M. (Marranca) Schifano, of Pittston, passed away Monday, G January 15, 2012, in ManorCare,

Kingston. She was born April 17, 1928, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Angela Capitano Marranca. Her husband, Angelo Schifano, died in 1983. She was also preceded in death by sons, Joseph and Angelo Schifano; brothers, Salvatore and Carmen Marranca; sisters Rose Ianello, Millie Baiera, Philomena Butera, Mary Capizzi and Josephine Del Regno. Surviving are sons, Anthony and wife Jean Marie Schifano, Cooperstown, N.Y.; Robert and wife Gayle Schifano, Belleville, Pa.; sister Carrie Musto, Pittston Township; daughters-in-law, Eva Schifano, Pittston; May Ann Schifano, West Pittston; nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services are entrusted to the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Viewing will be

ters Regina Rodak and husband John, South Hampton; Mary Louise Birosak, Harrisburg; sons, Joseph and his wife, Ruth, Duryea; Francis and his wife, Judy, Warminister; Thomas and his wife, Lynnette, Plains; 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Josephine’s funeral will be conducted on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to time of services. Online condolences or directions may be accessed at www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.

January 13, 2012 I. Williams, formerly of C atherine West Pittston, passed away Fri-

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Joseph Marello Parish, St. Rocco’s R.C. Church, Pittston, on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. Interment services will follow at St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township.

January 9, 2012 from her. Her heart didn’t stop -- she simply gave it all away. She was predeceased by brothers, Robert, James, Dick and Bill and sisters Almina, Eva, Helen, Daisy and her twin, Vivian (Kippy). Also surviving, beloved daughter-in-law, Jill Clark Prusko, and grandchildren, Ben Prusko (Katie), Caitlin Prusko, both of Tunkhannock; Matt Prusko and Laurie Sherman of Philadelphia; great-grandsons, Benjamin Prusko Jr. and Jamie Prusko. She is also survived by her sister, Jean De Wolfe of State College, and many dearly loved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Her family extends their deepest gratitude to the wonderful and caring staff at Golden Living Center and the Hospice of Sacred Heart. Their many kindnesses and constant care were deeply appreciated. A life service will be held at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, at noon on Sunday, January 29. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at Sunnyside Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 75 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. For online condolences or directions visit aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.

Angelo “Ang’’ Vomero January 14, 2012 Angelo “Ang” Vomero, 80, of Hokendauqua, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family Saturday January 14, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. He was married to his wife, Irene (Patterson) Vomero, for 51 years. Born in the Wyoming and Pittston area, he was the son of the late Angelo and Theresa (Ritz) Vomero. Ang was a tool and die maker working at Western Electric for 32 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church of North Catasauqua. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Hokendauqua American Legion Post 739 for 41 years. Ang was always a “coal cracker” at heart and was very loving generous and compassionate man of integrity, and a diehard Yankee and

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Doris Elinore Wynd Prusko Doris Elinore Wynd Prusko, 89, a lifelong resident of Tunkhannock, passed away on January 9 at the Golden Living Center after an extended illness. She was born on March 16, 1922, the youngest daughter of the late James and Eva Kneller Wynd. She was the wife of the late Edmund Prusko, who passed away in 1999. They were married on February19, 1943 and had two children, Marilyn Prusko Alspaugh (husband Robert), of Brackney, Pa., and David (partner Carol Ammenhouser), of Stuart, Fla. Doris was a cook at Tunkhannock Area High School for 27 years and not only fed many children, but also made them and the faculty who taught them her extended family. Her humor and generous spirit made her loved by all who knew her. She never knew a stranger and always had someone under her wing and kept an open door to all. Her family was her entire life and we always drew great strength

ary 14, 2012, in the Wesley Village Partridge-Tippett Nursing Facility, Jenkins Township, following an illness. Born January 14, 1916, Josephine was the daughter of the lateJoseph and Hedwig Jeannette Koteras Romanczak. She was a life-long resident of Plains and was a graduate of Plains Memorial High Schools, Class of1934. Josephine had worked as a dress factory floor lady in the local garment industry until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of the former Sacred Heart Church, Plains, until it was closed, and a current member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. She was a retired member of the ILGWU, Wilkes-Barre local, past member of the Plains Senior Citizens Organization and a past den mother of the Plains Boy Scouts Troop. Her hobbies were sewing, traveling and cooking, especially making homemade pierogies. Josephine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph John, who passed away October 24, 1998; a daughter, Rose Marie Bonomo; brothers, Thomas J. Romanczak and Theodore Romanczak; sister, Jeannette Swistock; a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Josephine is survived by daugh-

Giants fan. Surviving, along with his wife, are sons, Jim and wife Monique Vomero of Orefield; Ron and wife Andrea Vomero of West Wyoming; twin sister, Theresa Ann Tarullo of Pittston; brothers-in-law, Robert Patterson of Florida; Stan and wife Bernice Patterson of Duryea; sister-in-law Joan Patterson of Bethlehem; grandchildren, James, Heather, Alexa, Alex, Rachel, Megan, Kenny and Gretchen. Ang is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 1229 Third Street, N. Catasauqua, Pa. Call Wednesday, January 18, in the Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., 234 Walnut Street, Catasauqua, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at which time there will be a time for sharing your thoughts of Ang. A second calling period will be 9 until 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given in his name payable to The St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.

day, January 13, 2012 in Traditions of Hanover, Bethlehem, where she resided with her husband, John. She was born in Pittston, January 23, 1925, daughter of the late Dominick and Catherine Judge Mecadon. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston. Mrs. Williams graduated from St. Cecilia’s High School, and Pittston Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed at Pittston Hospital as a Registered Nurse and also at Veterans Hospital, Bronx, New York. Prior to retirement, she worked as a Private Duty Nurse. She volunteered administering the Polio Vaccine in Richmond, Virginia, and also was a volunteer for the Red Cross of NEPA and Hospice Care. She was a member of the Pittston Hospital Alumni Association. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Mecadon; sister, Elizabeth Sherwood She is survived by her husband, John, with whom she observed their 61st wedding anniversary on December 26, 2011; sons, John Williams and wife Bernadette, Bethlehem; Robert Williams and wife Ma-

ry, Keene, New Hampshire; brothers, John Mecadon, New Jersey; Thomas Mecadon, Whispering Pines, North Carolina; Eugene Mecadon, Santa Cruz, California; grandchildren, Sara, Emily, Robert, Catherine and Collin; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 9 until 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Exeter.

FUNERALS BORDO – Bernard, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge. Mass 10 a.m. in the Prince of Peace Parish-St. Mary’s Church, West Grace and Lawrence Street, Old Forge. DOUGHERTY – Joseph, funeral 10 a.m. today in the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Meshoppen. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Meshoppen. CUNNINGHAM – Mary, interment 11 a.m. today in the Chapel at Maple Hill Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 10:30 a.m. until time of service. DERONDE – Lois, funeral at 9:30 a.m. today in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Chapel, Kingston. FOERSCH – Mary, funeral 9 a.m. Tuesday in Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. GARDZALLA – Imelda, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. today in St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville. GIORDANO – James, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. The family will receive friends and relatives in the church 8:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. GRANDA – Cathryn, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. KERNS – Charlotte, services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today. KELLY – Edward, memorial Mass 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Name/St. Mary’s Church, 283 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville.

Matushka Joanna Pianovich January 14, 2012

Milewski, 96, of Plains J osephine Township, died Saturday, Janu-

nthony P. Quadro Sr., 78, of West Wyoming, passed away A Saturday in the Geisinger Wyoming

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KONNICK – Dorothy, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. before the service. LOZINAK – Dorothy, funeral 9:15 a.m. Thursday in the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Exaltation of the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, 420 Main Road, Hanover Township. Visitation and remembrances 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris’ North Wilkes-Barre Chapel. MITCHELL – John, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. today in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston. The AM Vets Honor Guard of Dupont will provide military honors. PANEK – Robert, funeral 10 a.m. today in the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton. SHUMAN – Preston, visitation 1 to 2 p.m. today in the Emanuel Reformed Church of Mainville, 146 Church Road, Bloomsburg. Funeral at 2 p.m. after the visitation hour at the church. STULL – Gladys, funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Edwards and Russin Funeral Home, 717 Main St., Edwardsville. Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until service time. WASMANSKI – Mary, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark St., Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. Friends may call 8:30 a.m. to time of services. WILK – Mark Sr., funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today.

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atushka Joanna Pianovich, Archbald, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Community Hospice in Dunmore, surrounded by her family. She was 86. She was the beloved wife of the Very Rev. Eugene Pianovich, to whom she had been married for 60 years. Born Joanna Sweda in Olyphant, she was the daughter of John and Martha (Russin) Sweda. She graduated from the former Olyphant High School and Lackawanna Business College. She worked for International Correspondence School, Scranton, as well as for several charity groups. She was very active at her parish, St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Springfield, Mass., where her husband served as pastor for 45 years before retiring in 2002. She was preceded in death by a sister, Myra. She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Olyphant. She is survived by her children, Myra (Very Rev. Daniel) Kovalak, Williamsport; Eugenia (Very Rev. John ) Perich, Boothwyn; Joanna (Rev. John) Bohush, Endicott, N.Y., and Mark (Valerie ), Port St. Lucie, Fla.; sisters, Barbara Puhalla, Olyphant; Martha Ermakov, McKeesport, and Vera Wasacz, San Francisco, Calif.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, East Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant, on Tuesday, January 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Panihida at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at the church on Wednesday, January 18, at 10 a.m., with Father Vladimir Fetcho, pastor and family clergy, officiating, followed by burial at St. Tikhon’s Monastery Cemetery, South Canaan. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joanna’s memory to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Olyphant; St. Tikhon Monastery, or St. Tikhon’s Seminary.

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ean Ann Sheridan Tramuta, 66, of Pittston, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 in Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, Philadelphia. Born in Pittston on February 20, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William and Ann McHale Sheridan. She was a graduate of Hillside High School, Hillside, New Jersey. Prior to her illness, she had worked as a tax clerk for Berkheimer Tax Office. She was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish at St. Mary’s Church, Avoca. She enjoyed spending time with the online group, The Daily Kitten. Surviving are her two daughters, Ann Tramuta, Elizabeth, N.J., and Sarah Tramuta, Reston, Virginia; a brother, John Sheridan, Keyport, N.J.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will at 9:30 a.m. in Queen of the Apostles Parish at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne Street, Avoca. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Lodge, 110 W. Laurel Avenue, Cheltenham, PA 19012. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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Obvious move least likely for the nationalistic Iran

O ONE SHOULD doubt the potential seriousness of Iran’s increased military defiance in the face of growing international pressure over its nuclear program. We have seen the testing of two missile systems, the threat to block the passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the warning from an Iranian general that U.S. aircraft carriers should not reenter the Gulf. The Iranian government is in financial and political trouble. The economy is collapsing, and dissent, both within the leadership and among ordinary Iranians, is growing. Faced with this, the regime is ratcheting up tension militarily so that it can exploit the one clear option it has left: nationalism. Whatever the populace might think about its government, there can be little doubt that most Iranians would rally

around the flag if their country were attacked or seemed to be in imminent danger of attack. Any attempt to close the Straits of Hormuz would be provocative in the extreme. However, it must be asked if this is anything but a bluff. If Iran genuinely wants stability and security in the region, it should press the reset button, simply by permitting a full inspection of its nuclear program. Unfortunately Teheran so far refuses, either because its nuclear plans are indeed anything but civil, or possibly because such a move might appear as weakness, a caving-in to the hated United States. Thus, with every further saber rattle from both Washington and Teheran, this most obvious course seems ever more unlikely. Arab News Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

QUOTE OF THE DAY “Everybody has to have a little bit of Dr. King in him.” Ron Felton The president of the Wilkes-Barre NAACP told attendees at a recent Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance that people should put the slain civil-rights leader’s words into practice in their own lives. King would have turned 83 Sunday.

Study Chinese success

HINA’S RESILIENT trade data is muchneeded good news for the world economy, which is threatened by the lingering European debt troubles and uncertainties arising from the forthcoming U.S. presidential election. U.S. policymakers who are reportedly planning to create a government task force to monitor China over trade and currency issues, should take a hard look at the latest Chinese trade figures. That does not mean they should misuse these statistics to help score political points with voters by blaming China for the woes of the U.S. economy. Instead, they should seriously reflect on whether their

country can learn and benefit from China’s progress in rebalancing its growth model for sustainable development. The latest statistics show that China’s trade volume increased 22.5 percent year-onyear to hit a record $3.4 trillion in 2011. This is clear evidence that the world’s second-largest economy has made its fair contribution to global trade growth in a year when such growth is badly needed in order to cushion the world economy against the turbulence stemming from many developed economies. Make no mistake, getting tougher on China is simply not the way to get serious about a lasting U.S. recovery. China Today, Beijing

Boneheaded bedfellows

NGELA MERKEL and Nicolas Sarkozy must be getting sick of each other’s company. A recent meeting between the German chancellor and the French president was designed to firm up the details of the “fiscal compact” agreed at the most recent European summit and to ensure that the two largest states in Europe remain united in their attempt to ram the deal through, against any objections their neighbors might make. Yet as we have argued before, the collective austerity measures that the compact imposes will do nothing to save the euro; they merely guarantee recession.

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Instead of addressing this issue, Merkel and Sarkozy prefer to focus on pushing through a tax on financial transactions, as punishment for the irresponsible, deregulated speculators whom they blame for the eurozone’s travails. This might gratify voters in Germany and France ahead of their respective elections, but it is economically illiterate. Such a tax would devastate Europe’s financial-services industry while raising only a fraction of the total that will be needed to rescue the euro. What Europe needs is fewer summits and more clear thinking. The Telegraph, London

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Caucus schmaucus: Economy gets last presidential word EVERY FOUR years, Iowa and New Hampshire are the first states to cast votes to select the nominees for president. But does that really mean they’re bellwethers of national political sentiment? In the last five contested Republican battles, voters in Iowa wrongly predicted the eventual Republican nominee three times. A coin flip would have done better. And in 2008, New Hampshire Democrats went for Hillary Rodham Clinton over Barack Obama. So if you can’t count on Iowa and New Hampshire, where should you look to get an accurate reading on the country’s political future? One option might be the United Astrology Conference, to be held in New Orleans in late May. There, the group plans to divine the likely winner of the November elections from the position of the planets. Or perhaps you’d prefer looking to market forces to predict the outcome? The University of Iowa College of Business provides an electronic futures market that allows people to place bets on real-world events, including presidential elections. The 2012 market has been trading since July 1, 2011, with “unnamed” Democratic and Republican nominees. As of now, the implied predictions are about even, with prices of 50 cents for the unnamed Democrat and 49.8 cents for the unnamed Republican. If you pick the winner, you get $1 on your 50-cent investment, but you get nothing if the candidate you put your money on loses. On the eve of the 2008 election, the prices were 90 cents for Obama and 10 cents for McCain. This market has correctly predicted every

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COMMENTARY BRAD SCHILLER presidential election since 1980. For those who do not want to wager real money but would like to express a preference, there is the 7-Eleven coffee-cup poll. In October, 7-Eleven stores will be selling coffee in either blue (Democrat) or red (Republican) colors. Consumers pick their color and implied choice. This poll has been right since its launch in 2000. Timing is, of course, a crucial factor in the track record of these election forecasts. Predicting the winner on the eve of an election is a lot easier than making a prediction in January. Last-minute opinion polls (including prediction markets) and voter exit polls have great track records. But their success is no more impressive than predicting the Super Bowl victor with 1 minute left to play. Getting that prediction right at the beginning of the season is a lot harder. Timing is one of the things that make Ray Fair’s predictions so impressive. The Yale economist made his predictions for the 2012 presidential race way back in October 2010, long before anyone knew who would be challenging Obama this year. In fact, professor Fair says it does not matter who the challenger is. The only thing that matters in Fair’s model is the economy. Echoing Bill Clinton’s mantra – “It’s the economy, stupid” – Fair offers a model of total economic determination. As he sees it, people will vote their pocketbooks. Period.

Think about that proposition for a minute. Nothing else matters? Not who the Republican nominee is? Not the vice-presidential nominee? Not money spent on the campaign? Not the number of candidate appearances or goofs? In Fair’s model, it’s all about the economy, plain and simple. And he’s been right 90 percent of the time. Fair’s equation uses only two variables: economic growth and inflation. On the theory that voters will reward the incumbent who delivers on improving the economy, the calculation adds points for growth (as measured by changes in real gross domestic product) and subtracts them for increases in the rate of inflation. Fair’s model assumes voters have short memories. The economic despair of the past three years hardly matters. What counts, he says, is how well the economy is doing in the election year. In October 2010, Fair was predicting another decisive Obama victory in 2012. His prediction depended on a forecast of a strong 2012 economy. Fair assumed GDP growth of 3.69 percent in the first nine months of the year, including three “good news” quarters (in which GDP grows by more than 3.2 percent). But even modest growth could make the election a lot closer than people now anticipate. So if you are handicapping the outcome, you had better keep an eye on the economy, not the candidates, the stars or the opinion polls. Brad Schiller is a professor of economics at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the author of “The Economy Today.” He wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.

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Sugar Notch ousted a dedicated fire chief

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his letter is written regarding the recent election of officers for the Sugar Notch Fire Department and the ousting of Chief Bill Hagan after 40 years of tremendous service to the borough. This decision was uncalled for after the hard work, dedication and effort Bill put into the department. Bill Hagan was qualified as chief. He attended many training sessions and was there 24 hours a day, seven days a week for an emergency, whether it was a house fire, car accident or a cellar that had to be pumped out after the recent flooding. He also worked on getting grants for firefighting equipment. The residents of the borough should give Mr. Hagan all the respect and credit he deserves for all the years he served so diligently.

God bless you, Bill, and keep you in good health. Celia Toole Sugar Notch

Carpet-bagging lawyers tread all over our shale

s a lifelong resident of the Back Mountain, specifically Lehman Township, I believe in property rights and the way

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things should be. Across the Marcellus Shale region, many townships are considering zoning ordinances to regulate natural-gas development – a clear violation of the state’s current regulatory structure that governs natural-resource development responsibly. Worse, these ordinances apparently are being influenced by out-of-state lawyers funded by big-money interests whose goals, they freely admit, are to prevent Marcellus development. Don’t believe me that rights can be unconstitutionally suspended? Just look at our neighbors in the Delaware River Basin who have had their rights suspended for three and a half years while the rest of Pennsylvania responsibly enjoys naturalgas development. To stop this zoning issue from becoming serious, join me in calling state Sen. Lisa Baker at (570) 675-3931. Gary L. Ide Lehman Township

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Schools aim to teach alcohol education Area colleges offer programs to inform students about dangers of binge drinking.

that uses science-based research to educate students about alcohol and its deleterious effects. “The program is designed to help them make informed decisions about alcohol and the drinking behavior that they may encounter in social situations,” FlanaganHerstek said. At King’s College, the first-year experience seminar is called CORE 090. At Wilkes University, it’s AlcoholEdu. At the University of Scranton, in addition to AlcoholEdu, students also take Royal T.A.P.S. (Teaching Alcohol Preparedness for Students). And at Marywood University and Keystone College, an alcohol-awareness lecture is required for all incoming freshmen. Keystone also requires all athletes to attend the lecture. The course names might be different at each school, but the message is the same: Students must know the risks and dangers

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Local colleges, aware of the historic connection between students and alcohol, have implemented measures to educate students on the dangers of abuse and to assist those with a problem. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Director of Student Affairs Kathie Flanagan-Herstek said the message is sent before a student even enters the classroom at any of the university’s satellite campuses. All entering Penn State students are required to complete a two-part, online module PSU SAFE. PSU SAFE is a confidential, online alcohol-education program

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Marie C. Gray, a nationally certified psychologist and adjunct professor of psychology at Misericordia University in Dallas Township, said the economy is likely playing a role in the rise in binge drinking locally and nationally. High unemployment rates, foreclosures and the stress at home that those matters create are factors. And she said this past year’s flooding and stillhigh unemployment rates will likely only continue the trend. Escapism motive She said more alarming to her is the trend of people in their 30s or older binge drinking. She said binge drinkers usually drink with the belief being drunk will make their problems “go away.” Of course, they’re still there when they sober up, she noted. “It’s escapism,” Gray said. And that’s why, she believes, so many people in older age brackets are taking to it more recently. Gary Knowles, administrative director at Clearbrook Treatment Centers, added that alcohol is a legal substance that can be easily obtained by members of an older generation. Chase said people turn to binge drinking “as a form of self medicating.” “It’s medication they don’t need a prescription for, and it’s a lot cheaper than anything you

POLICE BLOTTER HAZLE TWP. – State police reported Ronny Rojas, 33, of Hazleton, crashed his car Saturday night on state Route 924 after he said he was distracted by something in the vehicle. Rojas was traveling south on the roadway around 6:50 p.m. in a 2003 Infiniti G35 when he lost control and struck a guide rail. He was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.

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donations from the companies. A quick check found nearly $20,000 had been donated in 2008 and 2010 to Holden’s campaign by people with the Rich name who run or are involved in three companies under the Rich Family umbrella. Holden said his decisions on environmental regulations are

of alcohol abuse. While college officials are quick to point out that binge drinking is not unique to students, they’re also hasten to point out it is a problem among that age group. “There are social expectations that alcohol will be associated with life as a college student,” said Wilkes University Dean of Students Mark R. Allen. “Alcohol is the legal drug of choice for those 21 and older, and it’s easy to access for those under 21.” In recent years, bars have sprung up in downtown Wilkes-Barre, smack dab in between the Wilkes and King’s campuses. But bars are not to blame for binge drinking, Allen notes, though happy hour offers of cheap beer and mixed drinks certainly make that option more affordable for students on tight budgets. Allen said internal surveys have shown that while bars are an avenue that gives students more access to alcohol, it’s offcampus parties at private residences

where most binge drinking occurs. Dr. David Withers, medical director at the Marworth substance abuse treatment center in Waverly, said the bars know that students of drinking age are key customers, but they also know that drinking-anddriving laws and enforcement have been on the rise. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts says the Luzerne County Courts handled about 900 DUI cases in 2009 and1,175 cases in 2010, an increase of 23 percent. So establishments have located close to customers to help eliminate the concern of having to drive under the influence, Withers theorized. Withers said he can’t say that he has seen a rise in binge drinking in recent years, but he has seen plenty of studies showing that people who binge drink at an earlier age are more prone to substance abuse and other issues later in life.

LIQUOR LICENSE GLUT Luzerne County ranks third in Pa. for number of liquor licenses, even though it ranks 12th in population. There is one license for every 288 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. County Allegheny Philadelphia Luzerne Montgomery Westmoreland Lackawanna Delaware Bucks Berks Erie

Liquor licenses 2,949 2,787 1,116 1,099 1,006 763 757 722 717 626

People per license 415 548 288 728 363 281 738 866 574 448

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can get at a pharmacy,” he added. Historically high tobacco-use rates in the area also play a role, reasoned the dean of students at Keystone College. “With regard to binge drinking, tobacco use is extremely high in NEPA, and there is a very strong correlation between alcohol use and tobacco use, and an even stronger correlation between binge drinking and cigarette use among high schooland college-age students,” said Robert J. Perkins, the vice president of student affairs and dean of students at Keystone.

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Audriana Lippnik, a bartender at Lucky’s SportHouse in Wilkes-Barre Township, serves up a beer on Friday.

Health to provide tobacco-use prevention and cessation programs for a 10-county area including the Lehigh Valley, Poconos and greater Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre regions, said there’s no doubt this area has a historically high tobacco-use

rate. According to the most recent survey released by the state Department of Health, 24 percent of people in the tri-county region consisting of Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties said they smoke.

Dalla Palu said Luzerne is often the county reporting the highest overall percentage of those in the region. And she concurred with Perkins that links between tobacco use and drug and alcohol use are common.

returned around 2:10 a.m. to find it damaged. • Angie Atkinson of 51 Walnut St. reported Saturday her residence was burglarized. She returned home around 3:40 p.m. and discovered her 32-inch Sony flat-screen television and a Craftsman ratchet and wrench set were missing.

WILKES-BARRE – City police reported the following: • Thomas Edsell of Wyalusing reported Saturday morning that approximately 200 feet of copper cable was stolen from

his truck while it was parked in the Ramada Inn lot behind Public Square. • Two people early Sunday morning reported windows smashed on their vehicles parked on South Main Street and purses stolen. Sherri Shimko, 25, of Wilkes-Barre, said she parked her Jeep Cherokee in the area of 113 S. Main St. and returned around 2 a.m. to find the damage. Aaron Fincke, 34, of Dallas, also said his Land Rover was parked in the area and he

HAZLETON – City police reported the following: • A silver Hyundai was involved in a hit-and-run crash around 10 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of James and

15th streets. The Hyundai was traveling north on James Street when it struck a southbound 2008 Chevrolet Colorado pickup driven by Kyle Plitnick of Sugarloaf. The Hyundai turned west onto 15th Street. There were no injuries. • Two truck ramps were stolen from the rear of a residence on Fifth Street between Wyoming and Laurel streets. The theft occurred between Dec. 27 and last Thursday. The green ramps stand 5 feet, 5 inches high and are approximately 1 foot wide.

about jobs, not campaign contributions or business ties. The coal industry, including coal-fueled electricity plants and efforts to develop cleaner-burning fuel from coal, generates “good jobs,” Holden said. Regulations have helped clean up the environment, he added, citing a creek near his childhood home that once ran orange from acid mine drainage and is now clear. “But I think they are going too far. There is an effort to put coal

plants out of business,” costing thousands of jobs, he said. Holden has been criticized by environmentalists for a string of votes in 2011 that would curb federal regulatory power. In an October blog, Natural Resources Defense Council staff member Pete Altman listed four examples: • HR 2250, which Altman said “weakens Clean Air Act safeguards slated to reduce mercury, toxic metals, acid gases and other hazardous air pollution” from incinerator and industrial oper-

ations. • The TRAIN act, which would “repeal or prevent” Clean Air Act standards for power plants. • An amendment “that would prevent EPA from using funds to implement standards” controlling emissions from cement plants. • HR 910, which bars the EPA from setting regulations regarding “greenhouse gases,” which environmentalists contend contribute to climate change. Holden said his decisions on

these votes were driven by his commitment to the average people who live and work in the coal region. People such as Rich and heads of other large companies that might benefit from such votes “already made it.” But others who work in coal and coal-related industries could be out a job if regulations force companies to close. When it comes to cleaning up the environment, Holden said, “We’ve made a lot of progress. But to put people out of business?”

Abusive behavior Alice Dalla Palu, executive director of Coalition for a Smoke Free Valley, which is contracted by the state Department of

State police reported a motor violation of roadways laned for traffic was filed against Rojas. HANOVER TWP. – Connie Hartman of Fellows Avenue reported Sunday the gate on her fence was damaged sometime last week.

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nal counts in what state prosecutors allege was the sexual abuse of 10 boys over a 15-year period. He maintains his innocence and is out on bail while he awaits trial. Two school officials also awaiting trial on charges of lying to a grand jury and not properly reporting suspected child abuse have also denied the allegations. Paterno was fired in the wake of the scandal and former university president Graham Spanier was also ousted. The paper said the documents suggest that the governor’s staff was intent on the office’s reaction and monitoring the response from university officials and trustees. One exchange outlines efforts to tighten reporting policies within the commonwealth’s 14 stateowned universities. Penn State, while it receives state aid, is not a state-owned school. “From PSU, we can see there is much confusion and uncertainty,” wrote Dean Weber, director of the State System of Higher Education’s internal risk office. David Saxe, an education professor at Penn State, wrote to criticize a lack of transparency on the campus. “I urge you to do anything to change this culture . . . that has become Penn State,” he said. Corbett, who as attorney general initiated the investigation that led to the charges, was accused of failing to “clean house” in some letters, most of which arrived before the actions on Paterno and Spanier. Paterno’s firing prompted the most input, with hundreds protesting the coach’s ouster while others supported the decision. All were told that to contact Penn State because the governor “does not have authority over the university’s internal personnel decisions.” Feedback changed, however, after the governor did a number of TV interviews and was the subject of a positive New York Times profile, the paper said. The paper said no e-mails or other writings from Corbett are included, and parts of other documents were redacted. The governor’s office cited state law allowing it to withhold records relating to active investigations or an agency’s internal deliberations. The (Harrisburg) PatriotNews, meanwhile, reported that Paterno and his wife, Sue, gave $100,000 to a Penn State center in December in addition to their annual $100,000 gift to support the library and a fellows program at the university. The paper, citing a source close to the family, said the donation to the Suzanne Pohland Paterno Catholic Student Faith Center was made just week after Paterno was fired. The center was named after Sue Paterno, a 1962 alumnae, in September 2010.

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The New York Giants’ Kenny Phillips celebrates with fans after New York defeated Green Bay Packers, 37-20, in an NFL divisional playoff game Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants will play at San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.

G-Men earn title game date with 49ers

By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis. — For Eli Manning and the New York Giants, Lambeau Field has become a familiar launching pad. After beating the Green Bay Packers at home for the second time in four years, they only hope this trip ends the same way — at the Super Bowl. Manning threw three touchdown passes and the Giants shocked the Packers 3720 in an NFC divisional playoff game Sunday. Manning threw for 330 yards, sending the Giants to San Francisco for the NFC championship game next Sunday night. The Packers (15-2) might have been the

reigning Super Bowl champs, but the Giants GIANTS (11-7) might be the hottest team in the NFL. “I think we’re a dangerous team,” Giants PACKERS coach Tom Coughlin said. “I like where we are and how we’re playing.” The Giants stunned the Packers with a touchdown off a long heave from Manning to Hakeem Nicks just before halftime, then knocked them out with a late touchdown off a turnover. Lambeau Field fell silent as the Giants swarmed the field in celebration, with a handful of New York fans chanting, “Let’s go, Giants!”

The Giants have been on a roll ever since beating the rival Jets on Dec. 24, beating the Dallas Cowboys to get in the playoffs and then blowing out Atlanta in the wild card round last week. The win came four years after the Giants beat a Brett Favre-led Packers team in the NFC title game. It wasn’t nearly as frigid this time around, and the Packers’ vulnerable defense seemed to be waiting to get sliced up. “This team knows how to win on the road,” defensive end Justin Tuck said. “It seems like right now it’s our time.” Manning found six different receivers against a porous Packers defense. But Manning did the most damage with his

throws to Nicks, who caught seven passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. Nicks’ biggest play was a 66-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. His score at the end of the half came on a 37-yard pass into the end zone with defenders all around. “It was a big momentum play for them, but we were not deflated as a football team,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. Nicks said he wasn’t even sure he’d landed in the end zone. “All I said was, I’ve got to go up and get it,” Nicks said. “Honestly, I (didn’t) know See GIANTS, Page 5B

Ravens’ defense rises to eliminate Texans By JEFF MCLANE The Philadelphia Inquirer

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do things.’ It wasn’t really pretty, but, hey, RAVENS we’re not really a pretty team.” If they want to beat New England in next TEXANS Sunday’s AFC championship game in Foxborough, Mass., the Ravens’ offense may need plastic surgery. Scoring only three points without the benefit of a turnover and generating 227 yards of total offense won’t likely get it done against quarterback Tom Brady. “He’s a great quarterback,” Suggs said. “When it’s all said and done, it’s going to be Johnny (Unitas), him and Peyton (Manning), end of discussion.” Brady tossed six touchdowns as the

BALTIMORE — The Ravens are like Joe Flacco’s Fu Machu mustache. They aren’t exactly a thing a beauty, but they get the job done. In an AFC divisional game that surely won’t leave a lasting imprint in the annuals of the NFL, Baltimore scraped by the Houston Texans, 20-13, in the same manner as many of its victories through 17 years of existence. The Ravens prevailed behind the strength of their defense — albeit an aging one — and in spite of mediocre quarterback play. “I think it was a Ravens-type victory,” Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs said. “I always say this, ’There’s a right way to do things, there’s a wrong way to do things, and then there’s a Ravens’ way to See RAVENS, Page 5B

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ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — Smiling had to hurt Joey Mormina, but he couldn’t help himself. “Big win. Great win,” said the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenceman after his team’s 4-3 overtime victory in American Hockey League action against the St. John’s IceCaps Sunday evening. As Mormina spoke, he held an bag of ice against his right cheek to keep the down the swelling where a puck had climbed the shaft of his stick and caught him in the third period. But despite the discomfort, the big blueliner

L O C A L C A L E N D A R Today GIRLS BASKETBALL Berwick at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Hanover Area at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. Meyers at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. HS WRESTLING (all matches 7 p.m.) GAR at Wyoming Area Hazleton Area at Crestwood MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Hazleton at PSU Mont Alto, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Mont Alto at PSU Hazleton, 6 p.m. Misericordia at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m. King’s at Keystone, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

BOYS BASKETBALL Coughlin at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Dallas at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. HS RIFLE Emmaus at Berwick, 4 p.m. HS SWIMMING Berwick at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Lake Lehman at Hazleton Area, 4:30 p.m. West Scranton at Abington Heights, 4:30 p.m. Elk Lake at Valley View, 4:30 p.m. Tunkhannock at Delaware Valley, 4:30 p.m. Scranton Prep at Scranton High, 4:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING Berwick at Coughlin, 7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Bucks, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Bucks, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

GIRLS BASKETBALL GAR at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. HS SWIMMING Wyoming Area at Dunmore, 4 p.m. Pittston Area at Nanticoke, 4 p.m. Meyers at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING (all matches 7 p.m.) Hazleton Area at Berwick Coughlin at Tunkhannock Lake-Lehman at Nanticoke Wyoming Area at Meyers Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West Dallas at GAR MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL DeSales at Misericordia, 8 p.m. PSU Hazleton at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m. Wilkes at King’s, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL DeSales at Misericordia, 6 p.m. Wilkes at King’s, 6 p.m. PSU Hazleton at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Lycoming at King’s (at Wilkes-Barre CYC), 6 p.m. FDU-Florham at King’s (at Wilkes-Barre CYC), 6 p.m.

THURSDAY

BOYS BASKETBALL Hanover Area at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at GAR, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Coughlin at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. Meyers at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. HS RIFLE Berwick at Liberty, 4 p.m. HS WRESTLING Nanticoke at Hanover Area, 7 p.m. HS SWIMMING High Point Regional at Delaware Valley, 4:30 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at Muhlenburg, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Dallas at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Crestwood at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Tunkhannock, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Meyers at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. HS BOWLING Hazleton Area at Reading, 3 p.m. HS SWIMMING Ray Wills, 6 p.m., at Wyoming Valley West Hazleton Area at Wyoming Valley West Invitational, TBA HS WRESTLING Berwick, Dallas at Richland Tournament, 10 a.m. Coughlin, Nanticoke, Wyoming Valley West at Lackawanna Trail Tournament Wyoming Seminary at Boston/Northfield Duals MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Elizabethtown at Wilkes, 8 p.m. PSU DuBois at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU DuBois at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m. COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD Misericordia at Ursinus, 3 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at York (Pa.), 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

BOYS BASKETBALL Susquehanna at Berwick, 2:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Hunter College H.S., noon Nanticoke at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Weatherly, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Abington Heights at Wyoming Valley West, 2:30 p.m. Hanover Area at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Scranton Prep at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. HS SWIMMING Ray Wills, 9:30 a.m. at Wyoming Valley West Hazleton Area at Parkland, 10 a.m. Scranton at East Stroudsburg North, 11 a.m. HS WRESTLING Berwick, Dallas at Richland Tournament, 9 a.m. Coughlin, Nanticoke at Lackawanna Trail Tournament Wyoming Seminary at Boston/Northfield Duals Lake-Lehman at South Williamsport Tournament Hazleton Area at Bellefonte Duals MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Wilkes-Barre at Penn College, 3 p.m. PSU Hazleton at PSU DuBois, 3 p.m. Delaware Valley at Misericordia, 3 p.m. FDU-Florham at Wilkes, 3 p.m. King’s at Manhattanville College, 3 p.m. DeVry at Luzerne CCC, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Delaware Valley at Misericordia, 1 p.m. FDU-Florham at Wilkes, 1 p.m. King’s at Manhattanville, 1 p.m. PSU DuBois at PSU Hazleton, 1 p.m. PSU Wilkes-Barre at Penn College, 1 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Albright at King’s, 1 p.m. Scranton at Misericordia, 1 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Wilkes at Messiah Open, 10 a.m.

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had no trouble grinning as he spoke about — at least judging by the Penguins’ on-ice celebration -what seemed almost like a playoff victory at Mile One Centre. After Ben Street scored the deciding goal at 1:33 of the extra frame, the Penguins poured off the bench to mob the young cen7 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Sony Open, final round, at Honolulu MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 4:30 p.m. CBS — Indiana at Ohio St. 7 p.m. FSN — Washington St. at Washington 9 p.m. FSN — UCLA at Southern Cal MOTORSPORTS 1:30 a.m. NBCSP — Dakar Rally, final stage, Pisco to Lima, Peru (delayed tape) NBA 9 p.m. ESPN — Phoenix at San Antonio NFL 1 p.m. CBS — AFC Divisional Playoffs, Houston at Baltimore 4:30 p.m. FOX — NFC Divisional Playoffs, N.Y. Giants at Green Bay NHL 7 p.m. NBCSP — N.Y. Rangers at Montreal PREP BASKETBALL 4 p.m. ESPN — Brewster (N.H.) vs. Tilton School (N.H.), at Springfield, Mass. TENNIS 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, first round, at Melbourne, Australia 3 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, first round, at Melbourne, Australia WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 12:30 p.m. FSN — Kansas at Missouri 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Temple at Dayton 2:30 p.m. FSN — Baylor at Texas 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Ohio St. at Michigan St. 4:30 p.m. FSN — California at Utah

N H L At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 42 28 10 4 60 121 86 Philadelphia ................ 43 26 13 4 56 144 128 New Jersey ................. 44 25 17 2 52 121 125 Pittsburgh .................... 44 23 17 4 50 134 116 N.Y. Islanders.............. 42 16 20 6 38 102 131 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 41 28 12 1 57 150 81 Ottawa .......................... 46 25 15 6 56 146 146 Toronto ........................ 44 22 17 5 49 137 137 Buffalo.......................... 44 19 20 5 43 112 129 Montreal....................... 44 16 20 8 40 112 122 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington ................. 43 24 17 2 50 125 124 Florida .......................... 43 21 14 8 50 110 120 Winnipeg...................... 44 20 19 5 45 113 128 Carolina ....................... 47 16 24 7 39 123 154 Tampa Bay................... 44 17 23 4 38 121 156 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis....................... 44 26 12 6 58 115 94 Chicago........................ 45 26 13 6 58 146 130 Detroit .......................... 44 28 15 1 57 141 103 Nashville ...................... 44 25 15 4 54 122 119 Columbus .................... 44 12 27 5 29 106 147 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 45 28 14 3 59 147 110 Minnesota.................... 45 22 16 7 51 105 113 Colorado ...................... 46 24 20 2 50 119 128 Calgary ........................ 46 21 20 5 47 111 131 Edmonton .................... 43 16 23 4 36 112 126 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 41 25 11 5 55 120 95 Los Angeles ................ 45 22 15 8 52 101 101 Dallas ........................... 43 24 18 1 49 120 125 Phoenix........................ 45 20 18 7 47 114 118 Anaheim ...................... 43 14 22 7 35 109 136 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday's Games Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, SO St. Louis 3, Minnesota 2, SO Detroit 3, Chicago 2, OT Colorado 2, Dallas 1 New Jersey 2, Winnipeg 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Toronto 0 N.Y. Islanders 4, Buffalo 2 Carolina 4, Boston 2 San Jose 2, Columbus 1 Nashville 4, Philadelphia 2 Los Angeles 4, Calgary 1 Sunday's Games Pittsburgh 6, Tampa Bay 3 Washington 2, Carolina 1 N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 7 p.m. San Jose at Chicago, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Monday's Games Nashville at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m. Colorado at Phoenix, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday's Games Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Columbus, 7 p.m. Nashville at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Calgary at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

A H L At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts St. John’s .............. 38 22 10 5 1 50 Worcester.............. 37 19 11 3 4 45 Manchester ........... 41 21 18 0 2 44 Portland ................. 39 18 16 2 3 41 Providence............ 41 17 20 1 3 38 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts Hershey ................. 39 24 8 4 3 55 Norfolk ................... 39 23 13 1 2 49 Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton ................ 39 22 12 1 4 49 Syracuse ............... 37 17 15 3 2 39 Binghamton........... 42 16 24 1 1 34 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts Connecticut........... 39 19 14 2 4 44 Adirondack............ 37 20 15 1 1 42 Bridgeport ............. 40 19 17 3 1 42 Albany .................... 37 16 13 5 3 40 Springfield ............. 38 18 17 1 2 39 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts Charlotte................ 40 22 14 2 2 48 Chicago ................. 38 21 13 1 3 46 Milwaukee ............. 36 21 13 1 1 44 Peoria .................... 40 20 17 2 1 43 Rockford................ 39 14 21 1 3 32

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GA 116 95 112 124 117

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ter, who got to play hero two days in a row. On Saturday, Street —whose parents are from St. John’s and who had dozens of relatives taking in both games — had scored a penalty-shot and set up a shorthanded goal by Bryan Lerg as the Penguins prevailed 6-4. On Sunday, his game-winning goal was not quite as nifty. It came when a Mormina shot from the blueline went off IceCaps’ goalie Eddie Pasquale’s stick, hit Street’s leg and went into the net. But the Penguins didn’t care about the aesthetics of Street’s goal, only about what it meant. “I was jumping up and down af-

ter it went in,” said Mormina. “I’m feeling a bit of pain now, but I didn’t then. “These were two hard-fought games against a real good team. These are four big points.” Lerg, with his second shorthanded tally in as many days, Paul Thompson and Geoff Walker had the regulation-time goals for the Penguins, who improved to 22-12-1-4 and moved into a second-place tie with the idle Norfolk Admirals, six points behind the East Division- and Eastern Conference-leading Hershey Bears. Spencer Machacek, Ben Maxwell and Jason Jaffray scored for

St. John’s (22-10-5-1), which holds second place in the conference after earning a single point. The fact his team were able to beat a quality opponent in its own building in back-to-back games “was a step forward for our group,” according Penguins’ coach John Hynes. “This was an important test against an excellent team,” said Hynes. “To be able to find ways to win was exciting for the guys.” At the top of the list of those “ways” was the penalty kill. In all, it produced four shorthanded goals on the weekend. On Sunday, it was especially critical dur-

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North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 41 21 15 3 2 47 111 103 Rochester.............. 38 17 13 5 3 42 109 111 Hamilton ................ 38 17 16 1 4 39 93 111 Lake Erie ............... 39 18 19 1 1 38 95 106 Grand Rapids........ 37 15 15 4 3 37 112 120 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 40 24 11 2 3 53 115 92 Abbotsford ............ 39 24 12 3 0 51 101 91 Houston ................. 39 21 9 2 7 51 108 99 San Antonio .......... 38 18 18 2 0 38 87 108 Texas ..................... 37 17 17 1 2 37 111 113 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday's Games Lake Erie 3, Milwaukee 2, OT Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4, St. John’s 3, OT Worcester 3, Syracuse 2, SO Charlotte 4, Grand Rapids 2 Hamilton 2, Toronto 1 Providence 5, Springfield 2 Portland 4, Manchester 1 Bridgeport 3, Binghamton 2 Oklahoma City 3, Abbotsford 1 Monday's Games Adirondack at Albany, 2 p.m. Texas at Rockford, 2:05 p.m. Abbotsford at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Tuesday's Games Grand Rapids at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

T RA N SAC T I O N S BASEBALL American League TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Agreed to terms with OF Colby Rasmus on a one-year contract. National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with LHP Gio Gonzalez on a five-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Named Dirk Koetter offensive coordinator. HOCKEY National Hockey League NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Placed C Travis Zajac on injured reserve, retroactive to Jan. 2. NEW YORK RANGERS—Recalled F Kris Newbury from Connecticut (AHL). COLLEGE OHIO STATE—Dismissed sophomore DB Dominic Clarke and freshman DB DerJuan Gambrell from the football team for violating team rules. WESTERN ILLINOIS—Named Kevin Corless defensive coordinator.

Underdog

4.5

Louisville

MISSOURI

Texas A&M

SYRACUSE

15.5

Pittsburgh

RUTGERS

3.5

Notre Dame

KANSAS

Baylor

Byu

SAN DIEGO

NHL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

Predators

-$120/ even

ISLANDERS

COYOTES

-$140/ +$120

Avalanche

SENATORS

-$175/ +$155

Jets

Bruins

-$180/ +$160

PANTHERS

RED WINGS

-$230/ +$190

Sabres

BLUES

-$200/ +$170

Stars

Utah 106, Denver 96 Phoenix at San Antonio, 9 p.m. Monday's Games Chicago at Memphis, 1 p.m. Orlando at New York, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Charlotte, 2 p.m. Houston at Washington, 2 p.m. Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 2 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 3 p.m. New Jersey at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 4 p.m. Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Boston, 8 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday's Games Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Orlando, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m. Detroit at Houston, 8 p.m. Denver at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Utah, 9 p.m.

C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L Sunday's Scores EAST Georgetown 69, St. John’s 49 Hartford 69, Binghamton 57 Iona 74, Loyola (Md.) 63 Minnesota 80, Penn St. 66 NYU 74, Rochester 50 Niagara 86, Marist 67 Penn St.-Harrisburg 92, Keuka 68 St. Peter’s 74, Canisius 60 MIDWEST Bradley 78, N. Iowa 67 Butler 71, Youngstown St. 55 Chicago St. 91, St. Francis (Ill.) 63 Creighton 90, S. Illinois 71 Drake 77, Illinois St. 60 Evansville 87, Missouri St. 82, OT Ohio St. 80, Indiana 63 Valparaiso 72, Cleveland St. 66 Wichita St. 75, Indiana St. 65 Wisconsin 50, Nebraska 45 SOUTH Duke 73, Clemson 66 Maryland 61, Georgia Tech 50 SOUTHWEST No scores reported from the SOUTHWEST. FAR WEST Denver 78, W. Kentucky 65 Washington 75, Washington St. 65

This Week's Top 25 Fared

N B A At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia.................... 9 3 .750 New York ........................ 6 6 .500 Boston ............................. 4 7 .364 Toronto............................ 4 9 .308 New Jersey..................... 3 10 .231 Southeast Division W L Pct Orlando ........................... 8 3 .727 Atlanta ............................. 9 4 .692 Miami............................... 8 4 .667 Charlotte ......................... 3 10 .231 Washington .................... 1 11 .083 Central Division W L Pct Chicago .......................... 12 2 .857 Indiana............................ 9 3 .750 Cleveland ....................... 5 6 .455 Milwaukee ...................... 4 7 .364 Detroit ............................. 3 10 .231 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio ...................... 8 4 .667 Dallas ................................ 8 5 .615 Memphis ........................... 5 6 .455 Houston............................. 5 7 .417 New Orleans..................... 3 9 .250 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City................. 11 2 .846 Utah .................................. 8 4 .667 Denver.............................. 8 5 .615 Portland ............................ 7 5 .583 Minnesota ........................ 4 8 .333 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers..................... 6 3 .667 L.A. Lakers ....................... 9 5 .643 Phoenix ............................. 4 7 .364 Golden State..................... 4 8 .333 Sacramento ...................... 4 9 .308 Saturday's Games Atlanta 93, Minnesota 91 Charlotte 112, Golden State 100 Indiana 97, Boston 83 Philadelphia 103, Washington 90 Chicago 77, Toronto 64 Houston 107, Portland 105, OT Oklahoma City 104, New York 92 Memphis 108, New Orleans 99 Utah 107, New Jersey 94 Dallas 99, Sacramento 60 L.A. Clippers 102, L.A. Lakers 94 Sunday's Games Golden State 99, Detroit 91

Points

MARQUETTE

GB — 3 41⁄2 51⁄2 61⁄2 GB — — 1 ⁄2 6 1 7 ⁄2 GB — 2 51⁄2 61⁄2 81⁄2 GB — 1 ⁄2 21⁄2 3 5 GB — 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 61⁄2 GB 1 ⁄2 — 31⁄2 4 41⁄2

1. Syracuse (19-0) beat Villanova 79-66; beat Providence 78-55. 2. Kentucky (17-1) beat Auburn 68-53; beat Tennessee 65-62. 3. North Carolina (15-3) beat Miami 73-56; lost to Florida State 90-57. 4. Baylor (17-0) beat No. 18 Kansas State 75-73; beat Oklahoma State 106-65. 5. Ohio State (16-3) lost to Illinois 79-74; beat No. 7 Indiana 80-63. 6. Michigan State (15-3) beat Iowa 95-61; lost to Northwestern 81-74. 7. Indiana (15-3) lost to Minnesota 77-74; lost to No. 5 Ohio State 80-63. 8. Duke (15-2) beat No. 16 Virginia 61-58; beat Clemson 73-66. 9. Missouri (16-1) beat Iowa State 76-69; beat Texas 84-73. 10. Kansas (14-3) beat Texas Tech 81-46; beat Iowa State 82-73. 11. Georgetown (14-3) lost to Cincinnati 68-64; beat St. John’s 69-49. 12. UNLV (16-3) lost to No. 22 San Diego State 69-67. 13. Michigan (14-4) beat Northwestern 66-64, OT; lost to Iowa 75-59. 14. Louisville (14-4) lost to Providence 90-59; beat DePaul 76-59. 15. Murray State (18-0) beat Jacksonville State 66-55; beat Tennessee Tech 82-74. 16. Virginia (14-2) lost to No. 8 Duke 61-58. 17. UConn (14-3) beat West Virginia 64-57; beat Notre Dame 67-53. 18. Kansas State (12-4) lost to No. 4 Baylor 75-73; lost to Oklahoma 82-73. 19. Florida (14-4) beat Georgia 70-48; beat South Carolina 79-65. 20. Mississippi State (15-3) beat Tennessee 62-58; beat Alabama 56-52. 21. Gonzaga (14-3) lost to Saint Mary’s (Cal.) 83-62; beat Loyola Marymount 62-58. 22. San Diego State (15-2) beat Chicago State 73-65; beat No. 12 UNLV 69-67. 23. Creighton (16-2) beat Northern Iowa 63-60; beat Illinois State 87-78; beat Southern Illinois 90-71. 24. Seton Hall (15-3) beat DePaul 94-73; lost to South Florida 56-55. 25. Marquette (14-4) beat St. John’s 83-64; beat Pittsburgh 62-57.

Women's Basketball Scores EAST Bowling Green 79, Buffalo 59 Delaware 70, Northeastern 54 Drexel 65, Georgia St. 38 Fairfield 55, Canisius 43 Georgetown 69, Syracuse 42 Georgia Tech 68, Boston College 58 Iona 65, Manhattan 60 Loyola (Md.) 55, Siena 45 Marist 63, Niagara 44 Marquette 63, St. John’s 55 Princeton 94, Columbia 35 St. Peter’s 65, Rider 54

Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy Winter Hitting League for baseball & softball players will be held at Connell Park beginning on February 5. Each session meets for four consecutive Sundays. Cost is $125 per player. More information: 570-878-8483 or www.electriccitybaseball.com. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Hanover Area Little League will be holding registration for the 2012 season from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 25 in the cafeteria at the Hanover Area High School. All children residing in Warrior Run, Sugar Notch and Hanover Township, excluding Preston and Newtown, ages 4 through 16 as of April 30, 2012, are eligible to play. Registration costs are $45 per player (ages 4-12) or $75 per family of 2 or more. Cost for Junior/Senior League ages 13-16 is $65 per player. All new players are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate for age verification purposes. Any questions please email hanoverareall@yahoo.com. Kingston/Forty Fort Little League will hold registrations for all baseball and softball divisions on Tuesday, Jan. 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kingston VFW across the street from Thomas’s Market. A copy of a birth certificate for all new players and copies of three proofs of residency dated between 2/1/11 and 1/31/12 are required. Interested managers and coaches should bring a copy of a driver’s license and must apply at this registration. Visit www.eteamz.com/kbsi for registration and medical release forms, fees, and fundraising information. For any additional questions call 570-331-4817 or 570-714-4035. Moosic Mets Baseball will be holding winter tryouts late in January or early February summer/fall teams. Online registration is now being taken for ages 10 and up. For more information and to register online, visit www.moosicmets.net. Northeast Bearcats 18U College Showcase Team is looking for a couple players to complete their roster of 10-11 players for summer college showcase exposure events. For more information and/or a private tryout please call Mark at 570-704-7603 or email sunnybeaches33@verizon.net. South Valley Girls Fastpitch will hold its final day of registration on Wednesday, January 18 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Nanticoke Elementary Center Gym. Cost is $40 for the first child, $5 for each additional child. For more information please contact Steve at 417-7217, Jay at 239-6779 or Ed at 417-1119.

MIDWEST Kansas 72, Missouri 63 Miami (Ohio) 67, Ohio 47 Michigan 61, Minnesota 57 Ohio St. 64, Michigan St. 56 Purdue 57, Iowa 55 Temple 61, Dayton 57 SOUTH Chattanooga 71, Furman 53 Davidson 55, Appalachian St. 52 Duke 61, Virginia Tech 34 Elon 51, Coll. of Charleston 46 Florida 62, LSU 58 Georgia 68, Mississippi St. 51 Hofstra 81, Old Dominion 68 James Madison 67, Towson 57 Kentucky 66, South Carolina 58 Memphis 62, East Carolina 59 Miami 60, Florida St. 57 Mississippi 69, Alabama 55 North Texas 56, Louisiana-Monroe 54 SMU 55, Marshall 53 Samford 82, Wofford 59 Tennessee 87, Vanderbilt 64 UCF 65, Southern Miss. 47 UNC Wilmington 61, George Mason 53 UNC-Greensboro 55, Georgia Southern 54 UTEP 65, Tulane 64, OT VCU 83, William & Mary 80 Va. Lynchburg 78, Washington Adventist 52 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 59, Auburn 39 Baylor 77, Texas 59 Tulsa 69, Rice 42 UAB 67, Houston 43 Temple 61, Dayton 57 FAR WEST California 63, Utah 56 Denver 69, W. Kentucky 62

F I G H T S C H E D U L E Jan. 21 At Philadelphia (NBCSP), Eddie Chambers vs. Sergei Liakhovich, 10, heavyweights; Gabriel Rosado vs. Jesus Soto-Karass, 10, junior middleweights. At Guadalajara, Mexico, Miguel Vazquez vs. Ameth Diaz, 12, for Vazquez’s IBF lightweight title. Jan. 27 At Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Wash. (ESPN), Ruslan Provodnikov vs. David Torres, 10, junior welterweights; Ji-Hoon Kim vs. Alisher Rahimov, 10, lightweights. Jan. 28 At Turning Stone, Verona, N.Y., Brian Minto vs. Tony Grano, 10, NABF heavyweight title eliminator.

ing a 1:58 stretch in the third period when the Penguins were cited for four straight minors. But the PK was more than OK, and the IceCaps couldn’t convert despite the resulting extensive powerplay time, much of it five-onthree. Still, the Penguins weren’t able to get through the third period unscathed. They held a 3-1 lead with just over seven minutes left in regulation, but goals by Maxwell and Jaffray, the latter on a power play, got the IceCaps into overtime, where they experienced the disappointment of the Street goal.

MEETINGS Dallas Softball Booster Club will be meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Grotto Pizza at Harvey’s Lake. Plans for the upcoming softball season and fundraisers will be discussed. Parents of students in grades 7-12 are urged to attend. For more information, call Brent at 739-1126 or Bill at 498-5991. Hanover Area Quarterback Club will be holding a meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Bar 11 in Hanover Township.All parents are encouraged to attend. Plymouth Little League will hold a mandatory meeting for all manager, coaches and volunteers at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Happy Pizza.Any one new who in interested in helpingthis season is also encouraged to attend. Plans for the upcoming baseball season and fundraisers will be discussed. West Pittston Little League announces that registration for the 2012 season will be held on the following dates: Thurs. Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.; Sat. Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-noon; Thurs. Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m.; Sat. Jan. 28, 9 a.m.-noon; Sun. Jan 29, 1-4 p.m. All registrations will be held at the West Pittston Little League practice facility. All fees are due at time of registration. All participants must bring a birth certificate, medical information and three current proofs of residency (driver’s license, insurance id cards, utility bills). Wyoming Area Diamond Club will hold a meeting to discuss the upcoming Baseball season on Wednesday, January 18th at 7pm at the high school in Room 129. All parents of players in grades 7 through 12 who participate in the baseball program are welcome to attend. UPCOMING EVENTS Misericordia Baseball will host a hot stove session on Friday Feb. 24, 7-9 p.m. Hitting and pitching presentations followed by Q&A and open discussion. Light refreshments provided. All are welcome; RSVP by 2/22 to abennett@misericordia.edu. The Lady Patriot Basketball Booster Club is having a Parent & Friends Night Out at the Red Mill on Friday, Jan. 27th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The team coaches will be the guest bartenders. There will be chances to win gift baskets, a 50/50 raffle, and tickets will be sold to win a 32 inch flat screen. Tickets for the TV are $5 each or 3 for $10. Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to tlsports@timesleader.com or dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

At Springfield, Mo., Cory Spinks vs. Sechew Powell, 12, IBF junior middleweight title eliminator. Feb. 3 At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Yordanis Despaigne vs. Edison Miranda, 10, light heavyweights. Feb. 4 At Frankfurt, Germany, Yoan Pablo Hernandez vs. Steve Cunningham, 12, for Hernandez’s IBF cruiserweight title; Enad Licina vs. Alexander Alexeev, 12, for the vacant European cruiserweight title; Eduard Gutknecht vs. Vyacheslav Uzelkov, 12, for Gutknecht’s European light heavyweight title. At San Antonio (HBO), Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Marco Antonio Rubio, 12, for Chavez’s WBC middleweight title; Nonito Donaire vs. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., 12, for the vacant WBO junior featherweight title. Feb. 10 At Uncasville, Conn. (ESPN2), Demetrius Andrade vs. Derek Ennis, 12, IBF junior middleweight eliminator. Feb. 11 At Houston (HBO), Jose Miguel Cotto vs. Jose Luis Castillo, 10, welterweights. At Las Vegas (SHO), Victor Ortiz vs. Andre Berto, 12, welterweights; Erislandy Lara vs. Ronald Hearns, 10, middleweights. Feb. 17 At Arlington, Texas (ESPN2), John Molina vs. Alejandro Sanabria, 10, lightweights. Feb. 18 At Olympic Hall, Munich, Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora, 12, for Klitschko’s WBC heavyweight title. At Durango, Mexico, Jorge Arce vs. Lorenzo Parra, 12, for Arce’s WBO bantamweight title. Feb. 24 At the Galen Center, Los Angeles (ESPN2), Juan Carlos Burgos vs. Cristobal Cruz, 12, junior lightweights; Efrain Esquivias vs. Alex De Oliveira, 10, super bantamweights. Feb. 25 At Stuttgart, Germany, Alexander Povetkin vs. Marco Huck, 12, for Povetkin’s WBA World heavyweight title. At St. Louis (HBO), Marcos Maidana vs. Devon Alexander, 12, welterweights; Adrien Broner vs. Eloy Perez, 12, for Broner’s WBO junior lightweight title. Feb. 29 At Hobart, Australia, Daniel Geale vs. Osumanu Adama, 12, for Geale’s IBF middleweight title; Kali Meehan vs. Kertson Manswell, 12, heavyweights. March 3 At Duesseldorf, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Mormeck, 12, for Klitschko’s WBA Super World-IBF-WBO-IBO heavyweight titles. At Staples Center, Los Angeles (HBO), Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Rocky Juarez, 12, lightweights.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012 PAGE 3B

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL

LACROSSE

Shamrocks a team with no league? By JAY MONAHAN For The Times Leader

The flagship program of the North American Lacrosse League may never play an actual game in the league as the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Shamrocks’ role has become a seemingly nonexistent one. The Shamrocks are no longer a part of the newly formed lacrosse league, according to the league’s website. “The Wilkes-Barre franchise is no longer associated with the North American Lacrosse League,” said a league statement on the Shamrocks’ domain name wbshamrocks.com. The website also directs users to call the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza’s ticket office at 371-3825. The ticket office did not return calls Sunday. Squabbling between the NALL’s acting commissioner Anthony Caruso and its teams continued Saturday when the league said in a press release that it obtained a federal court restraining order against Shamrocks president Jim Jennings, several league representatives, and the Jacksonville and Char-

lotte franchises. The release said the restraining order is “an effort to stop the dissemination of false information” and all league operations will adhere to the January start date. The league commissioner did not return calls Sunday. Waterbucket Media, formerly the league’s public relations firm, issued a Dec. 31 statement that the league was moving its season start date from January to September. On Jan. 5, the league filed a civil lawsuit against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Jacksonville and Charlotte presidents, and released its own statement that the league intended on beginning in January. The Times Leader reported Wednesday that four of the league’s now-former teams still intended to play in the fall under the NALL name. According to Saturday’s release, the defendants are prohibited “from making any communication to any person, including the media, players, coaches, vendors or arenas that the lacrosse season planned or scheduled to commence in January 2012…has been or is canceled.”

PSU FOOTBALL

Area lacrosse fans are also exhibiting frustration at the uncertainty involving the Shamrocks. Season ticket holder Daniel Roberts, a Fairfax, Va., native who is temporarily residing in the Wilkes-Barre area as a consultant, said he “never heard a word” from the Shamrocks regarding his ticket plan. Jennings told The Times Leader on Jan. 5 that all season ticket holders had been contacted about the team pushing the season back. “If they were going to play, I would go,” said Roberts, who said he is not planning on living in the area come fall. “I’m a lacrosse fan, and it turns out I know of four or five of the players that are from Virginia.” The league also announced Saturday the formation of two franchises in Boston and Allentown. The Boston Rockhoppers and Lehigh Valley Flying Dutchmen will join the NALL’s lone remaining team, Kentucky Stickhorses, in a six-game season slated to begin Feb. 11. No arena venue or team information for the expansion teams is available on the league’s website.

NHL/NBA

Lewis makes visit to campus, stays committed

By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

Hours after watching his New England offense break four franchise postseason records to reach the AFC championship, Bill O’Brien was right back on a plane. An early wake-up call for a 6:15 a.m. flight to State College followed the Patriots’ prime-time win over Denver. It allowed Penn State’s new head coach to get back to campus in time for the tail end of a critical recruiting weekend. That included his first face-to-face meeting with Wyoming Valley Conference standout Eugene Lewis, who took his official visit to the school this weekend and came away still firmly committed to the Nittany Lions. Lewis, a quarterback at Wyoming Valley West the past two seasons but a projected receiver in college, said he has no plans to visit other schools before national signing day on Feb. 1. “No, I’m pretty sure I’m done and I’m Penn State all the way,” Lewis said Sunday night after returning home from State College. Penn State has had to scramble to keep together its 2012 recruiting class in the past two months in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal and the firing of Joe Paterno. This weekend was an important part of that process, as the new coaching staff got to meet with most of the team’s verbal commitments. Lewis had given his pledge to Paterno directly back in August but remained committed to Penn State amidst all the chaos, waiting to see who the new head coach would be. And on Sunday he to meet him personally. “He’s a great, intense guy,” Lewis said of O’Brien. “We just talked a little bit about how he’s going to run things, and he’s very excited. To be the new head coach, he’s ready to start a new era for Penn State and get everything on the right track.” Lewis, The Times Leader’s Co-Player of the Year as a senior in the WVC, also got to meet with his prospective position coach, Stan Hixon. A long-time receivers coach in both the college and NFL ranks, Hixon was also named assistant head coach by Penn State last week. “I’m excited for him to be my coach,” Lewis said. “He’s definitely a guy I want to play for.” The weekend trip came after Lewis scored a game-high 25 points in a Friday night basketball game for Meyers, where he transferred to earlier this semester. Making the visit with his father and grandfather, Lewis’ weekend host was Lions tight end Kyle Carter, who redshirted this past season. Saturday featured a presentation from the new coaching staff, a tour of campus, a few meals and catching a bit of TV to see the Patriots, who O’Brien still works for as offensive coordinator. Though his father had to leave early Sunday to get back to Wilkes-Barre, Lewis was able to stick around to meet O’Brien that morning, catching a ride home with another District 2 star, Valley View linebacker Nyeem Wartman. Wartman also verbally committed to Penn State this summer and will likely decide between the Lions and Rutgers over the next few weeks, according to multiple recruiting services. Lewis said he and Wartman both enjoyed their time in State College. “He’s excited, too, and his parents are very excited,” Lewis said. “Everything went very well.” O’Brien may have some more company on those plane rides between New England and Centre County. Penn State is expected to name Patriots offensive assistant George Godsey as its new quarterbacks coach, according to multiple reports on Sunday out of Boston. Godsey would become the ninth and final assistant for O’Brien’s staff. The other eight coaches were all officially announced by the school last week. Godsey, 33, was a two-year starter at quarterback for Georgia Tech while O’Brien served as an assistant coach for the Yellow Jackets. Penn State will not name an offensive coordinator, so Godsey will likely work closely with O’Brien, who will call plays on offense for the Lions.

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Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin charges the net to score his second goal of the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL game Sunday in Tampa, Fla.

Malkin nets 3 goals, 2 assists as Penguins defeat Lightning The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Evgeni Malkin had three goals and two assists, James Neal added two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on Sunday. Malkin scored twice in a stretch of 1:49 midway through the third period to put Pittsburgh ahead 5-3 after the Penguins had blown a three-goal advantage earlier in the frame. He completed the hat trick with an empty-net goal with 56 seconds to play. Richard Park had the other goal for the Penguins, who have won two straight following a six-game losing streak. Matt Gilroy, Ryan Malone and Teddy Purcell scored for the Lightning, who have lost seven straight and dropped into last place in the Eastern Conference. Capitals 2, Hurricanes 1 WASHINGTON — Dmitry Orlov broke a third-period tie with his first NHL goal, and Washington moved into a tie for the Southeast Division lead with a win over Carolina. The rookie defenseman, playing in his 25th game, put in the rebound after a shot by Jason Chimera at 1:12. The Capitals have won three straight overall and seven in a row at home, moving them even with the Florida Panthers for the top spot in the division with 50 points. Washington is 12-9-1 since coach Dale Hunter replaced Bruce Boudreau and hasn’t trailed at home since Dec. 13. Alexander Semin also scored for the Capitals, and Tomas Vokoun made 43 saves. Jussi Jokinen broke his 25-game goalscoring drought for the Hurricanes, who had won two straight to climb out of the division cellar. The Hurricanes welcomed back last season’s rookie of the year Jeff Skinner, who sat out 16 games with a concussion. Canadiens 4, Rangers 1 MONTREAL — Max Pacioretty had two goals and an assist, linemates David Desharnais and Erik Cole also had three points each, and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game skid with a win over the New York Rangers. Pacioretty opened the scoring 2:39 in and restored Montreal’s one-goal lead at 2-1 with his 15th of the season 3:54 into the second. The Canadiens scored three times in the middle period. Desharnais had a goal and two assists, and Cole had three assists on a line that

combined for nine points. Peter Budaj made 28 saves, and Mike Blunden also scored for Montreal (1720-8), which is 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens, 18 points behind East-leading New York, have won six straight against the Rangers at home. John Mitchell scored in the first for the Rangers. Oilers 2, Kings 1 EDMONTON, Alberta — Taylor Hall scored at 3:06 of overtime to lift Edmonton to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, snapping the Oilers’ five game losing streak. Hall scored his 15th of the season on a power play after a terrific backhand pass from Shawn Horcoff. Josh Green scored in regulation for the Oilers, who have just three wins in their last 15 games. Blackhawks 4, Sharks 3 CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews and Viktor Stalberg each had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat San Jose and ended the Sharks’ eightgame point streak. Dave Bolland and rookie Andrew Shaw also scored for Chicago, which has won three of four and is 3-0-2 in its last five. Shaw’s goal was his fourth in seven games since being recalled from the AHL. Joe Pavelski, Jamie McGinn and rookie Tommy Wingels scored for the Sharks, who lost in regulation for the first time since Dec. 26. San Jose had won six of seven, and was 6-0-2 in its previous eight. NBA Warriors 99, Pistons 91 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — David Lee scored 24 points and Monta Ellis added 22 to help the Golden State Warriors win on the road for the first time this season. Golden State won at Detroit for the second time in its last 17 visits. Greg Monroe had 25 points and eight rebounds for the Pistons. Jazz 106, Nuggets 96 DENVER — Paul Millsap had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Al Jefferson added 18 points and 12 rebounds and Utah beat the Nuggets. Gordon Hayward scored 19 points and Devin Harris and Alec Burks added 10 points each for the Jazz, winners of seven of their last eight.

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Wyoming Area girls basketball coach Ryan Kennedy is tapped to a wall in the school for a fundraiser after a recent game.

Coach goes to wall for worthy causes

Walking in the halls of Wyoming Area after its loss to Berwick last Monday night, it looked as if the Warriors faithful take their girls basketball seriously. In fact, it looked as if they took it a little too seriously. A 33-30 loss to a very good Berwick team should be no reason to string up the head coach. Yet there was Ryan Kennedy, surrounded by a mob, getting affixed to a wall in a hallway outside of the Warriors’ gym. It turns out the mob was nothing more than students duct taping Kennedy as part of a fundraiser. “This was all for the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)/TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use), to raise awareness,” Kennedy said after coming down off the wall. “These are things that are more prevalent than people believe. It was a fundraiser. Students paid $1 a yard for the tape.” There was enough tape for the students to have Kennedy stand on a bench while being coated in duct tape strips. Covered and attached to the wall, the students removed the bench from below Kennedy. Then, the coach was doing what the teachers always want to keep the students from doing -- just hanging around in the halls. Though, for Kennedy, his hanging around was literal. In his first year leading the Warriors, Kennedy’s team is sporting a 4-9 record. CHART TOPPER -- Northwest’s Alivia Womelsdorf finished December as the area’s leading scorer, averaging 25.1 points per game in eight games. To put that in perspective, WVC teams posted 13 games during that month of 25 points or less. That’s the entire team’s output. Womelsdorf entered the season with a career-best 25 points in a game last season against Coughlin. She topped that mark

JOHN MEDEIROS NOTEBOOK four times in those eight December games, including a 36-point night at Benton on Dec.28. COMETS COMING TOGETHER -- Defending WVC Division 1 champ Crestwood got back on the winning track after starting the league season with losses to Wyoming Valley West and Pittston Area. Triumphs over Hazleton Area and Coughlin put the Comets at 2-2 in the league entering the final week of first half play. “We know we have a bull’s-eye on our backs every game out,” Comets coach Isiah Walker said. Crestwood is still trying to find itself after posting a 4-2 mark in non-league games, with losses against Scranton Prep and Nanticoke. “I’ve been down this road before,” Walker said. “Hopefully, we’ll have a few leaders step up. Three, four, five perhaps.” The Comets are enjoying impressive balance, though. In league play, they’ve had a different leading scorer in each game -- Sydney Myers (16 vs. Valley West), Kayla Gegaris (17 vs. Pittston Area), Rebecca Rutkowski (17 vs. Hazleton Area) and Amy Jesikiewicz (14 vs. Coughlin). BIRD-DOGGING DEFENSE -Berwick entered the season returning just 5.8 points per game of offense from last season’s 17-6 squad. So coach Bill Phillips has been lauding the defensive efforts of his Bulldogs, who are 2-2 in league play. Berwick is allowing just 35.8 points per game this season, just one more point than last year’s district playoff team did. And this season’s team has had games against powerful squads such as Pittston Area and Holy Redeemer already, and they have yet to surrender more than 48 points in a game.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Azarenka breezes through the center court opener The Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Third-seeded Victoria Azarenka won 12 straight games to finish off Heather Watson 6-1, 6-0 in 67 minutes Monday in the opening match on center court at the Australian Open. Azarenka, one of six women who can finish atop the rankings depending on results at Melbourne Park, is coming off a win at the Sydney International last week. The Sydney champion has gone on to reach the Australian Open final six times since 1997, winning twice. Li Na won in Sydney last year but lost the Australian Open final to Kim Clijsters. Li and Clijsters were in action later Monday. Azarenka beat Li in the Sydney final Friday night and is starting to gain a following in Melbourne’s Chinese community. “After beating Li Na, a lot of Chinese people started recognizing me,” the 22-year-old from Be-

larus said about her experience at a Chinese restaurant. “That’s a plus.” She’ll get more local attention in coming days, with a secondround match against Australian wild-card entry Casey Dellacqua, a 6-3, 6-2 winner over Serbia’s Bojana Jovanovski. In other results, 26th-seeded Anabel Medina of Spain beat Eva Birnerova of Czech Republic 6-3, 6-3, and Eleni Daniilidou of Greece topped 41-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm of Japan 6-3, 6-2. No. 30 Kevin Anderson of South Africa was the first man into the second round, beating Denmark’s Frederik Nielsen 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. Clijsters was due to play Maria Joao Koehler of Portugal, and Li, the French Open champion, had a first-round match against Ksenia Pervak of Kazakhstan. Topranked Caroline Wozniacki, still searching for her first major title, faced Australia’s Anastasia Rodionova.

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AT PLAY

Man bags 10-pointer

12-year-old gets 7-pointer

Gerry Harteis, of Dallas, bagged a 10-point buck on the opening day of rifle season. Gerry was hunting with his son-in-law, grandchildren, and some of his close friends. Pictured from left: Gerry, grandchildren Christian Sypniewski, Gavin Sypniewski, and Ethan Sypniewski.

Youth gets first deer

Trevor Yurin, 9, shot a seven-point buck while hunting with his grandfather Rich Yurkin in the Laurel Run area. It was the first year Trevor had been hunting.

Nanticoke girls win tourney

Redeemer grabs freshman title Christian Sypniewski, 12, bagged a seven-point buck on the second day of the deer rifle season. Christian was hunting with his grandfather, Gerry Harteis. Also, hunting were his father Bob Sypniewski, and brothers Ethan Sypniewski and Gavin Sypniewski. Pictured from left: first row, Gavin Sypniewski (8), Christian Sypniewski (12). Second row: Gerry Harteis. Third row: Bob Sypniewski, Ethan Sypniewski (10).

Team wins state crown

Holy Redeemer defeated Pittston Area 44 -22 in the championship game of the freshman McGrane Basketball Tournament at the Wyoming Valley CYC. Lake-Lehman defeated Hanover Area 33 -24 in the consolation game. In the first round, Pittston Area defeated Hanover Area 51 -42 and Holy Redeemer defeated Lake-Lehman 48 - 28. Pictured are Redeemer team members. First row, from left: Jason Hoggarth, Jerry Busch, Robert Dougherty, Ryan Crossin, Justin Renfer, Lenny Radziak. Second row: Robert Bertram, Mike Angeli, Conlon McAndrew, Jake Martin, Mart Cantafio, Dave Staskiel, Cameron Gill. Third row: CYC athletic director Robert Sobola, Michael Conlon, Jim Slavinski, Tim The Wyoming Valley Soccer Club No. 2 boys team recently White, Coach Jason Blazosek,and Coach Tim Lambert. captured the EPYSA indoor state cup championship. Team members include Coach Javier Rodriguez, Joel Vasquez, Max Paczewski, Mike Mikeicz, Dominic Mattei, Tanner Nilon, Jaden Longdon, Coach Marian Rodriguez, Logan Davison, Ian Ratchford, Dylan Dailey, Antonio Scotto-D’Apollonio, Marcelo Rodriguez and Cole Williams.

Nanticoke sixth grade girls recently won the 3-on-3 Holiday Basketball Tournament in Bath. The girls defeated In the Zone 23-18 in the championship game. The girls posted a perfect 4-0 record outscoring there opponents 126-63. First row, from left: Leah Mullery, Lauren Mullery. Second row, Morgan Bienkowski, Miranda Bohn and Katie Butczynski

Cheerleaders help food bank

Royals win JV tourney

Martin wins Fiascki award

Holy Redeemer defeated Pittston Area 44-36 in the championship game of the jayvee McGrane Basketball Tournament. Hanover Area defeated Lake Lehman 47-41 in the consolation game. In the first round, Pittston Aread efeated Hanover Area 52-33, and Holy Redeemer defeated Lake Lehman 43- 3. Pictured are Redeemer team members. First row, from left: Kyle Gainard, Mariano Medico, Mike Morrison, Brian Banas, Brandon Sandrowicz, Chase Makowski, Jim Strickland. Second row: CYC athletic director Robert Sabola, Coach Tim Crossin, John Kane, Erik Cudo, Matt Pawlowski and Coach Paul Guido.

Warriors join in Pens & Pins

Wyoming Area ice hockey players participated in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Secodn Annual Pens & Pins Charity Bowling Tournament at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center. The ice hockey team captain was Alex Grant, defenseman from the Penguins. All proceeds supported the Allied Services, an organization providing healthcare and support services throughout the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. Pictured, from left: Michael Dolan, Brittani Shearer, Grant, David Hawk, Billy Romanowski and Evan Rider.

Jacob Martin was recently awarded the Peter Fiascki Memorial Award at the Saint Jude’s School sports banquet. The award is presented to the most valuable player on the boys vasristy basketball team. Jacob is the son of Amy and Matthew Martin, of Mountain Top. He will be a freshman at Holy Redeemer in the fall. Pictured, from left: Tom Gilroy, assistant boys varsity coach; Peter Fiascki; Martin; Lester Kempinski, boys varsity coach.

Misericordia University cheerleading coaches Tara Sinclair and Courtney Coletti recently suggested hosting a cheerleading competition among cheerleaders from the local high schools, recreational teams and all-star athletic teams. Approximately 50 cheerleading teams were entered. These teams were further challenged to bring food items for our Back Mountain Food Pantry. The team bringing in the most items would receive atrophy named the "Charity Cup." More than 2,300 food items were received and delivered to the pantry. From left: Kayla Whipple and Jordan Marzani, co-captains Misericordia University cheerleaders. Absent: Amber Schmidt, co-captain.

St. Jude’s wins tournament

Cosmos go undefeated

The Cosmos U8 No. 2 team went undefeated in the Kim Skiro Memorial Tournament. Pictured are team members. First row, from left: Celestia Leva, Thomas Iskra, Daniel Earles. Second row: Dakota Leach, Erin Leonard. Third Row: Coach Cheryl Karasek. Absent from photo: Ryan Bilski and Jeffrey Turpak.

St. Jude’s seventh grade girls took first place in the Good Shepard Academy Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament with a record of 3-0. Pictured are team members. First row, from left: Emily Hons and Katie Karpinski. Second row: Sara Hopkins, Julia Makowski and Gianna Uhl. Third row: Coach Don Hopkins, Autumn Kaminski, Madison Shideler, Allison Knorek, Kaitlyn Bobeck and Coach Brian Hons.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Indiana not a problem for Smith, Ohio State

20 points in the second half and No. 11 Georgetown snapped a two-game losing streak. Thompson, the Big East’s leading 3-point shooter at 52.4 percent, missed four from long range in the first half but he only was off on one of his five attempts in the second, including one that broke an 8-0 run that had brought the Red Storm within 48-45 with 6:36 to play.

The Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lenzelle Smith Jr. more than doubled his career high with 28 on Sunday to lead No. 5 Ohio State to a surprisingly easy 80-63 victory over seventh-ranked Indiana. Jared Sullinger added 16 points, William Buford scored 12 and Deshaun Thomas had 11 for the Buckeyes (16-3, 4-2 Big Ten), who were coming off a loss at Illinois on Tuesday night. Several players questioned their teammates’ commitment and effort after that game.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lays on the field during the second half of in Green Bay, Wis.

side kick, but the Giants’ Victor Cruz recovered. New York’s Brandon Jacobs scored on a 14-yard run with 2:36 left to put the game away. It was an emotional day for the Packers, who welcomed back offensive coordinator Joe Philbin for Sunday’s game — two days after the funeral service for Philbin’s 21year-old son, Michael.

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where I landed. When I saw where I was, it was exciting.” The Giants’ defense also was able to defuse the big-play abilities of Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ offense. Rodgers was 26 of 46 for 264 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. He also was the Packers’ leading rusher with 66 yards on seven carries. Meanwhile, the Packers’ past problems with dropped balls by their talented group of wide receivers returned at the worst time imaginable. And while the Packers’ defense has been vulnerable all season, giving up far too many yards and big plays, they’ve typically made up for it by forcing turnovers. This time, the Packers were the ones giving the ball away. Green Bay lost three fumbles, including one on a rare giveaway by Rodgers. The Giants also sacked Rodgers four times. With the Packers trailing 20-10 at halftime but finally beginning to look like themselves on offense to start the second half, Osi Umenyiora swatted the ball away from Rodgers, and Deon Grant recovered the fumble at the Green Bay 37.

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, after throwing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff game Sunday in Green Bay, Wis.

“With a 10-point lead, we’re going to get after you,” Umenyiora said. “And that’s what we did.” But the mistake didn’t cost the Packers points, and Green Bay cut the lead to seven points on a 35yard field goal by Mason Crosby late in the third quarter. The Packers put together another drive early in the fourth quarter, but Michael Boley and Umenyiora combined to sack Rodgers on fourth-and-5 in Giants territory. After carving up the Packers in the first half, the Giants’ offense hit a lull in the second half. But they broke out of it to drive for a 35-yard

field goal by Lawrence Tynes to take a 23-13 lead with 7:48 left to play. Packers running back Ryan Grant then fumbled after catching a pass and the Giants recovered, taking the ball back deep into Green Bay territory. Manning then threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham and the Giants took a 3013 lead. Rodgers rallied the Packers for a 16-yard touchdown pass to Donald Driver, cutting the lead to 30-20 with 4:46 left. The Packers then tried on on-

Giants 37, Packers 20 N.Y. Giants ....................... 10 10 0 17 — 37 Green Bay ......................... 3 7 3 7 — 20 First Quarter NYG—FG Tynes 31, 8:33. GB—FG Crosby 47, 5:33. NYG—Nicks 66 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 3:47. Second Quarter GB—Kuhn 8 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 14:54. NYG—FG Tynes 23, 1:51. NYG—Nicks 37 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), :00. Third Quarter GB—FG Crosby 35, 3:50. Fourth Quarter NYG—FG Tynes 35, 7:48. NYG—Manningham 4 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 6:48. GB—Driver 16 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 4:46. NYG—Jacobs 14 run (Tynes kick), 2:36. A—72,080. NYG GB First downs ........................... 19 25 Total Net Yards .................... 420 388 Rushes-yards ....................... 27-95 23-147 Passing.................................. 325 241 Punt Returns......................... 0-0 1-16 Kickoff Returns..................... 1-4 4-94 Interceptions Ret.................. 1-0 1-12 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 21-33-1 26-46-1 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 1-5 4-23 Punts...................................... 2-48.0 2-39.5 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 3-3 Penalties-Yards.................... 3-30 3-20 Time of Possession ............. 29:35 30:25 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—N.Y. Giants, Bradshaw 12-63, Jacobs 9-22, Manning 4-10, Ware 2-0. Green Bay, Rodgers 7-66, Starks 6-43, Grant 8-33, Saine 1-3, Kuhn 1-2. PASSING—N.Y. Giants, Manning 21-33-1-330. Green Bay, Rodgers 26-46-1-264. RECEIVING—N.Y. Giants, Nicks 7-165, Cruz 5-74, Manningham 3-31, Bradshaw 3-21, Beckum 2-22, Ballard 1-17. Green Bay, G.Jennings 4-40, Finley 4-37, Starks 4-24, Driver 3-45, Nelson 3-39, Cobb 3-38, Grant 3-17, J.Jones 1-16, Kuhn 1-8. MISSED FIELD GOALS—N.Y. Giants, Tynes 40 (BK).

Duke 73, Clemson 66 CLEMSON, S.C. — Andre Dawkins scored 24 points and made five 3-pointers. The Blue Devils (15-2, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) overcame a sluggish start to pull away from the Tigers (9-8, 1-2) even though scoring leader Austin Rivers finished with 4 points, more than 10 fewer than his average. Georgetown 69, St. John’s 49 NEW YORK — Hollis Thompson scored all of his

Creighton 90, Southern Illinois 71 OMAHA, Neb. — Doug McDermott scored 25 points and went over 1,000 for his career to help the Bluejays (16-2, 6-1) win their sixth straight since opening Missouri Valley Conference play with a home loss to Missouri State. Minnesota 80, Penn State 66 STATE COLLEGE — Joe Coleman scored a career-high 23 points and Minnesota defeated Penn State for its second Big Ten win of the season and the Golden Gophers’ second in as many games.

PRO GOLF

Wagner wins Sony Open The Associated Press

HONOLULU — Johnson Wagner played bogey-free over the last 12 holes and won the Sony Open for his third PGA Tour title. Six players had a share of the lead Sunday at some point in the final round. Wagner was the only player who stayed there, closing with a 3-under 67 for a twoshot victory over Carl Pettersson, Sean O’Hair, Harrison Frazar and Charles Howell III. The win puts Wagner in the Masters, and keeps that mustache around that has been causing so much attention for at least another week. He ended his two-week working vacation in Hawaii

with a tie for ninth at Kapalua and a win at Waialae. Going into the year, Wagner had only seven top 10s in his career. He finished at 13 under. Joburg Open JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s Branden Grace won the Joburg Open for his first European Tour title, closing with an even-par 72 for a one-stroke victory over England’s Jamie Elson. The 23-year-old Grace completed a third-round 65 on Sunday morning in the raindelayed event. He finished at 17-under 270 at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. Elson shot a 63.

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Patriots steamrolled Denver, 4510, Saturday night. The Broncos, of course, don’t have a defense anywhere near as seasoned as Baltimore’s. The last time New England and the Ravens met in the playoffs — a 2009 first-round meeting — Brady had his worst postseason outing and tossed three interceptions in a 33-14 loss. The Ravens (13-4) fell short of the Super Bowl that year, though, and are still looking for their first AFC crown under coach John Harbaugh. This will be Harbaugh’s second crack at clearing that obstacle. Baltimore lost at Pittsburgh, 23-14, in 2008. “It’s always time to go ahead and win one,” said Harbaugh, a former Eagles assistant. “That goes for this game and every game, championship game, opener.” The burden of getting to the Super Bowl also weighs heavily on Flacco, who became the first quarterback in league history to reach the playoffs in each of his first four seasons but rarely receives credit for those appearances. Last week, Flacco joked that if the Ravens did ever win the Super Bowl the media would say he had “nothing to do with why we won.” He certainly had something to do with Sunday’s victory — throwing two touchdowns and not turning the ball over — but he was often shaky and took a number of needless sacks. But even though Texans running back Arian Foster grinded out 127 rushing yards, the Ravens’ defense kept bailing out its offense. “We feel like we’re the big brother of the team, but our offense will get going,” Ravens safe-

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ty Ed Reed said. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb intercepted T.J. Yates twice, and Reed added one late. Houston’s rookie quarterback drove the Texans to the Baltimore 38 with two minutes left. But on first down, Yates went for receiver Andre Johnson in the end zone and Reed snatched his eight career postseason pick. Houston held on Baltimore’s ensuing possession and got the ball back with 45 seconds. But a Yates “Hail Mary” went unanswered. Reed turned his ankle on the play but said he would be ready for the Patriots. Sloppiness on offense and special teams overshadowed a fine defensive effort by the Texans (11-7). They held Ravens running back Ray Rice to 60 yards on 21 carries and had a goal-line stop on fourth down in the third quarter. But Houston couldn’t rebound from a muffed punt by Jacoby Jones that set up Baltimore’s first touchdown. “There’s no excuse, he shouldn’t even be around the ball once that happens,” Texans coach Gary Kubiak said.

Ravens 20, Texans 13 Houston............................... 3 10 0 0 — 13 Baltimore ............................. 17 0 0 3 — 20 First Quarter Hou—FG Rackers 40, 12:24. Bal—Wilson 1 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), 9:51. Bal—FG Cundiff 48, 6:02. Bal—Boldin 10 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), 1:08. Second Quarter Hou—FG Rackers 33, 11:42. Hou—Foster 1 run (Rackers kick), 4:48. Fourth Quarter Bal—FG Cundiff 44, 2:52. A—71,547. Hou Bal First downs ........................... 16 11 Total Net Yards .................... 315 227 Rushes-yards ....................... 28-131 31-87 Passing.................................. 184 140 Punt Returns......................... 6-4 0-0 Kickoff Returns..................... 4-133 1-25 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 3-1 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 17-35-3 14-27-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 0-0 5-36 Punts...................................... 5-40.0 9-49.3 Fumbles-Lost........................ 3-1 3-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 3-20 0-0 Time of Possession ............. 28:40 31:20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Houston, Foster 27-132, Yates 1-(minus 1). Baltimore, Rice 21-60, R.Williams 6-27, Leach 2-1, Flacco 2-(minus 1). PASSING—Houston, Yates 17-35-3-184. Baltimore, Flacco 14-27-0-176. RECEIVING—Houston, A.Johnson 8-111, Foster 5-22, Daniels 2-26, Walter 2-25. Baltimore, Boldin 4-73, Rice 4-20, Pitta 2-29, Evans 1-30, Dickson 1-14, T.Smith 1-9, Wilson 1-1. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Houston, Rackers 50 (SH).

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Irem Legion officers visit Tomb of Unknown Soldier A large contingent of officers from the Irem Legion of Honor recently paid tribute to military veterans at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a recent visit to Washington, D.C. William Hearst, First Vice Commander, MADA Legions of Honor, presented a wreath to the Tomb Honor Guard. The trip was sponsored in part by Sea The World Travel, Forty Fort. At the presentation, from left: Hearst; Cataldo Saitta, Assistant Rabban; Paul L. Detwiler, High Priest and Prophet; and James Austin, First Vice Commander, Irem Legion of Honor.

Legion Post 781 donates to fire victims The Sons of the American Legion Mountain Post 781 recently gave a generous holiday donation to the Medvitz Family, who lost everything in a recent fire. Toys for the two children and a monetary donation were given to the family to help start them on the long road to recovery. At the presentation, from left: Joe Vetashick, adjutant; Kelly Medvitz; and Len Biel, commander.

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Joseph DeLuca Jr. was promoted from Captain to Major on Dec. 10, 2011, at the Aviation Brigade in Fort Indiantown Gap. DeLuca is the Brigade S1 in charge of DeLuca personnel with the 28th Combat Aviation Brigade. He is a 1991 graduate of John S. Fine Senior High School, Nanticoke, and a 1996 graduate of Kutztown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant at Lehigh University ROTC program in June of 1996. DeLuca has over 20 years of service in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard with a deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003. He is married to Jennifer DeLuca and his parents are Joseph DeLuca Sr. and Janice DeLuca. He has two brothers, attorney Vito DeLuca and Jeffery DeLuca.

NEWS FOR VETERANS DALLAS: Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post will sponsor the Pennsylvania American Legion Essay Contest. This year’s topic is “Should America’s Presidential Electoral Process Be Changed?” Applications can be picked up at the schools, or by calling Clarence J. Michael at 675-0488. Deadline for submission is Jan. 28. Monetary prizes will be awarded at various levels. DUPONT: The V.F.W. Post 4909 will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Post home. Items of importance will be discussed. Commander Dave Burrier will preside. The Home Association meeting will take place after the post meeting. Food and refreshments will be served after both meetings. The Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance will take place Feb. 11 at the Post home, 401-403 Main Street. A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Hickory Rose will provide musical enter-

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Lela A. Giardina Lela Anita Giardina, daughter of Joseph Giardina and Anita McKeown, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Jan. 16. Lela is a granddaughter of Anthony and RoseAnn Giardina, Pittston, and Denise and William Olson Jr., Wilkes-Barre. She is a greatgranddaughter of William Olson Sr., Bear Creek. Lela has a brother, J.P., 7 months.

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Makuch named Grand Commander of Alamar Caravan Paul S. Makuch was recently installed as the Grand Commander of Alamar Caravan 4 by Raymond F. Kownacki, Grand Advocate. Makuch rose through the ranks of the Caravan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Makuch and brother of Sister Mary Beth Makuch, director of ministry with the deaf and hard of hearing persons with disabilities in the Diocese of Scranton. Makuch is employed as a nationally registered laboratory phlebotomist at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and is a staff laboratory technician. He is an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Wilkes- Barre, where he serves as a lector and Minister of Communion. Makuch is active with the Knights of Columbus Council 302 Wilkes-Barre and the Bishop William J. Hafey Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Honor Guard. He also belongs to many other civic and religious organizations. The Order of Alhambra is a fraternal order of Catholic men and women dedicated to assisting persons developmentally disabled by mental retardation. Newly installed officers of the Caravan, from left, first row: Patrick Umbra, Scribe of the Exchequer SD RII; Makuch; Francis A. Kennedy, Historiographer and Immediate Past Grand Commander. Second row: Thomas Dugan, Grand Chamberlain; David Miller, Grand Scribe; Kenneth Burke, Master of the Oasis; Raymond F. Kownacki, Grand Advocate; and Thomas Keeney, Master of the Wardrobe.

Wells Fargo supports Pittston library program Wells Fargo Bank recently presented a check for $5,000 to the Pittston Memorial Library in support of the library’s proposed Intergenerational Family Center Program to be housed in the planned John Cosgrove Annex. The program will provide assistance and education to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren and will be open to all Luzerne County residents. Wells Fargo representatives presented the check at the recent kick-off of the Cosgrove Annex fundraising drive. The new annex will also feature a larger children’s section, teen space, an arts and crafts room, conference center and other active space to benefit the community. Anyone wishing to make a pledge or a donation to the annex fundraising drive can call Carol Crane at 570-654-9565, or can mail their tax-deductible gift to Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St., Pittston, Pa. 18640. At the check presentation, from left: Kevin Engleman, vice-president, Wells Fargo; Anne Hogya, library director; Carol Crane, fundraising director; and Barbara Quinn, Chair of the board of Trustees.

Caden J. Moreck Caden Jacob Moreck, son of Aaron and Erin Moreck, Forty Fort, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 16. Caden is a grandson of Jack and Pat Schultz, Kingston; Jack Moreck, Courtdale; and Peg Moreck, Forty Fort. He is a great-grandson of Florence Cadden, Pringle, and Matilda Moreck, Dallas.

PPL recently presented the United Way of Wyoming Valley with the largest overall contribution locally to the 2011-2012 Campaign. PPL hit a milestone with corporate donations and employee campaign combining for $226,985. PPL’s contribution represents an increase of $94,000 over last year. The company has been a staunch supporter of the United Way and a leader in charitable giving. Their generosity recently earned them several United Way Outstanding Achievement Awards including, providing the highest corporate donation; ranking among the top five employee campaigns; and having the second highest employee per capita and corporate per capita gifts. At the check presentation, from left: Robert Soper, president, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and board chair, United Way; Richard Beasley, regional director, PPL; and Ramah Hackett, volunteer campaign chair, United Way 2011-2012.

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Hanover Twp. Lions welcome District Governor District Governor Mimi Tosh recently made an official visit to the Hanover Township Lions Club. Tosh is the daughter of past District Governor Martin Stefanski, governor of 14-H, past president and member of the Hanover Township Lions Club and District Governor from 1970-71. Tosh spoke about international and local Lions Club projects. The local club also presented its fair share contribution for the year to Tosh. Lions are seeking young men and women to join the organization. From left, are Harry Besecker, president, Hanover Township Lions Club; Tosh; and Simon Korba, secretary, Hanover Township Lions Club.

Dallas Knights make donations to area churches The Dallas Council of the Knights of Columbus recently made their annual $200 Christmas donations to each of the following Back Mountain churches, Gate of Heaven, Our Lady of Victory and St. Theresa’s. The donation is to provide help to needy families during the Christmas holiday. At the presentation to the Our Lady of Victory Church, from left: Ed Sholtis, deputy grand knight; Jack Cacozza, grand knight; the Rev. Daniel Toomey, pastor; Marty Lukas, trustee; Tom Casey, financial secretary; and Bob Lukas, trustee.

HUGHESTOWN: The Hughestown Lions Club, 7 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company. Lion Club President Steve Golya will preside. The upcoming District Governor’s visit will be discussed. All members are urged to attend. A dinner will take place after the meeting. To become a member, contact Steve Golya at 655-4552, or any member of the club.

Cole J. Daniels Cole James Daniels, son of Jeffrey and Rachelle Daniels, Sweet Valley, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 16. Cole is a grandson of Ronald Daniels, Dallas; Jean Daniels, Trucksville; Alfred Martin and Mary Ann Martin, Zellwood, Fla.; and the late Deatra Martin. He is a greatgrandson of Betty Kush, Kingston, and Rosetta Tarreto, Luzerne. Cole has a sister, Madyson.

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Scouts collect toys for Marine Corps campaign Girl Scouts from Junior Troop 33932 and Daisy Troop 33670, Kingston, recently collected toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Instead of exchanging gifts with each other, the girls chose to donate them to the campaign. Some of the participants, from left, first row, are Cally Williams, Kira Tran, Madison Chacko, Anya Roberts, Rachel Galasso, Hannah Fox, Rebekah Brody, Paige Sipsky, Emily Costanzo and Hailey Disque. Second row: Alyssa Pearson, Carrie Barletta, Destiny Taylor, Courtney Davis, Kirsten Makos, Abby Apolinaro, Hailey Gesek, Emma Lewis and Cadence Ring. Third row: Grace Jeffery, Hailey Williams, Ariana Makos, Michala Dennis, Gunnery Sgt. Dennis Jones, Megan Brody, Brooke Taylor and Autumn Gaylord. Fourth row: Maryann Heacock, Sierra Jendrzejewski, Isabella Rescinti and Serena Fawcette.

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The members of the Rotary Club of Dallas recently rang the bells for the Salvation Army, as they have done for many years. This year, their kettle drive on Route 309 in Dallas brought in several hundred dollars, thanks in part to a $300 donation from J&J Deli, Route 415, Dallas. More than two dozen Dallas Rotarians, spouses and friends rang the bells for two days. Some of the participants, from left: Kerry Freeman, Rotarian; Lois Macri, event chairperson; Bill Cuff, J&J Deli; and Ken Chapple, club president.

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