A2 READING EAGLE, SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 Two-minute NEWS SUMMARY 300 yards from stage, Live 8 felt big Two Reading Eagle reporters brave the crowds and watched. Still, they seemed con- cians driving around in Lexuses tent just to be there and to listen. and Bentleys while people in the the heat to get the not-so-up-close story of the The mostly under-25, mostly world go to bed hungry. Philadelphia show. white crowd was extremely or- The concerts were intended derly, likely the result of no al- to send a message, and that By Jon Fassnacht Standing here in our tight cohol being sold. message was important to some and Mike Urban confines, with people as far as The bands’ sets whizzed by, in the crowd. Reading Eagle you can see in every direction, with most acts getting about 15 To show his commitment to it sure feels big. minutes on stage, making the poverty relief in Africa, Peter PHILADELPHIA — It’s near- At 9:30 in the morning, we se- event feel like a glorified live Martin, 26, of Long Island took ing 2 in the afternoon, the sun’s cured a spot about 300 yards mix CD. Crowd favorites were five trains to reach the show. rays are pounding relentlessly from the stage, just to the left of hometown host Smith, Bon Jovi “I would have come even if it and we’re wedged in with about Eakins Oval, the grassy knoll in and Linkin Park with Jay-Z. was all country singers,” Martin 1 million others, reciting the front of the Philadelphia Muse- The day was not without its said. words to “The Fresh Prince of um of Art. ironies. In fact, Martin soon will move Bel-Air” with Will Smith and DJ The view? Chants of “E-A-G-L-E-S” broke to South Africa to help the cause. Jazzy Jeff. Standing on your toes, you out about every half-hour, even “This is a powerful event, Nice. sometimes could make out a once drowning out a film spot- and hopefully it opens other Speaking to the sea of humani- miniature Beyonce or Kanye lighting the starving children of people’s eyes a little,” he said. ty sprawled out block after block, West jumping around. Africa. ■ Contact reporters Jon Fassnacht at Smith called Saturday’s Live 8 Most of the show was shown And there’s something slightly 610-371-5017 or jfassnacht@reading concerts the biggest global event on a few massive screens, which hypocritical about multimillion- eagle.com and Mike Urban at 610-371- in the history of the planet. is how almost all the crowd dollar stars ranting about politi- 5023 or [email protected].

The Associated Press Demonstrators in the Make Poverty History March make their way along Princes Street on Saturday in Edinburgh, Scotland. PERILOUS | Area youths still drawn to river n NATION/WORLD Will it survive? Continued from A1 Call to end poverty Janesville, Wis., is wondering whether General Motors’ 86- The boy watched as his 14- Tens of thousands of anti- year-old assembly plant year-old friend, who also didn’t poverty campaigners in Edin- there can escape another want to be identified, swam to burgh, Scotland, echo the mu- round of corporate belt-tight- the middle of the river. sical call of the Live 8 con- ening. C5 The 15-year-old said it was certs that the world’s wealthi- his first time swimming in the est nations act to lift Africa n ENTERTAINMENT river. out of misery. A4 “I just think you have to be Local athlete featured careful,” he said. Ex-agent identifies Kate Stopper, a Conrad Weis- About a half-dozen swim- man in photo er High School graduate and mers have drowned in the river A top Iranian former secret Penn State varsity athlete, between the Penn Street and agent says the hostage-taker will be featured in “Stick It” Bingaman Street bridges in the in a 1979 photograph is not as a body double and a gym- last 33 years, city officials said. President-elect Mahmoud Ah- nast coached by Jeff Bridges. The most recent drowning of madinejad, but a former mili- E2 a swimmer before Michel’s tant who committed suicide. death was in July 2002, when A6 Public TV under siege Raul T. Santos, 17, of Reading With partisan politicians run- didn’t resurface after he n IRAQ IN TRANSITION ning the show, the Corpora- jumped into the river from the tion for Public Broadcasting fishing pier on the west side of Violence continues in Iraq is being recast for the Bush the river across from River- Suicide bombers struck in era. At stake are PBS’ credi- front Park. Baghdad and a Shiite city bility and spin-free journal- Though swimming there may south of the capital in attacks ism, a commentator writes. be risky, it is not a violation of a that killed 26 people and in- E6 city ordinance or state law. jured nearly 50, Iraqi officials “It’s swim-at-your-own-risk say. A8 n SPORTS and it’s not advisable, but it’s not illegal,” said city Fire Chief n BERKS & BEYOND Pitcher shines William H. Rehr III. “We don’t Brett Myers takes a one-hit- chase people out of there. Business booming ter into the ninth inning and “The river’s about 3 feet deep at museum also has an RBI single to near shore, but the real danger Traffic has increased at the lead Philadelphia to a much- is a channel 15 to 18 feet deep in Mary Merritt Doll Museum needed victory over Atlanta. the middle of the river. When near Douglassville as people D1 you get out there, it’s a sudden discover they have until only drop. It’s like stepping off a cliff. Reading Eagle: Ryan McFadden the end of the year to experi- Always active “A swimmer can drop in Jansel Robles, 16, of Reading baits a hook with a crawfish before fishing in the Schuylkill River. ence it. B1 Holy Name Ideal Athlete Matt there, gasp for air, get a mouth- Raquet excels at football, bas- ful of water, start to panic and way the weather’s been the last But the city’s fees are less Jack Russell terrier by the riv- Few risks ketball and track, but stinks at then can’t take a breath. few days.” than those of nearby cities. er later in the week, said he al- Chances are slim that any red video games, his father says. “Unless you’re an excellent Robles and other teens said Lancaster charges $4 per so was swimming there the day tide-affected seafood from D2 swimmer and can stay mobile, they prefer the cleanliness of child and Allentown charges Michel drowned. North Atlantic waters will most people panic and can’t the city pool at Schlegel Park to $3.50 per child, city officials said. “For an average swimmer, wind up on your plate, local keep up to take a breath.” the sometimes muddy river, but Many families also enjoy it’s not dangerous,” Barlet said. wholesalers and restaura- TODAY’S OBITUARIES The river runs through other the river is an occasional fun al- having parties by the river, But it could be for those who teurs say. B3 Berks municipalities, such as ternative. where it is legal to have barbe- act irresponsibly, he acknowl- Baskerville, Edward Birdsboro, that also have no re- Also, Schlegel pool had so cues on grills they take there edged. n BUSINESS Benfield, Victoria E. (Eline) strictions on swimming in it. many guests the day of the and in makeshift pits among Last Sunday, some swimmers Boarder, Mabel C. (Hauder) The Pennsylvania Fish and drowning that the pool closed piles of rocks. climbed onto a railroad bridge When one door closes ... Brown, John C. Boat commission doesn’t regu- its doors to additional visitors, “Some people also use those that has been turned into a Len Smith of Brecknock Christman, Carol M. late swimming, said Dan Tredin- city officials said. to create smoke to keep bugs pedestrian trail and were Township, laid off by Comcast (Heintzelman) nick, commission spokesman. On Sundays, visitors to the away,” Rehr said. jumping from one of the Corp. in 2001, does commer- Evans, Irvin R. “There’s no state agency that pool pay a $2 fee and on other The day Michel drowned, bridge’s concrete piers to the cial-production work for hun- Schaeffer, John E. S. regulates swimming,” Tredin- days pay $3, a fee that was there were more than 30 people water about 20 feet below. dreds of eastern Pennsylvania Texter, Harvey L. Jr. nick said. “I didn’t grow up in raised from $2 in 2003, city offi- swimming in the river by River- “We said somebody would companies — including Com- B6, B7 Reading and I never swam in cials said. front Park and there were three get hurt and they did,” Barlet cast. C1 the Schuylkill, but I grew up The day of the drowning, or four large families having pic- said. “It’s a shame.” swimming in ponds and creeks some of Michel’s friends said nics there, said Stewart L. Bar- ■ Contact reporter Jason Brudereck at and I can certainly see why the increased fee keeps them let, 48, of Reading. 610-371-5044 or jbrudereck@ people do it, especially with the away from the pool. Barlet, who was walking his readingeagle.com. READING EAGLE Founded 1868, Number 158 USPS 456-440 Corporate administration Published daily by Reading Eagle Company Myrtle B. Quier Chairman of the Board Missing Idaho girl found with convicted sex offender P.O. Box 582, 345 Penn St., Reading PA William S. 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