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WILKES-BARRE, PA timesleader.com MONDAY,MARCH 26,2012 50¢ Strengths High court joins health law battle and flaws People raise ros- Arguments begin today on divisive issue aries in the of Act 13 air during By MARK SHERMAN more than 30 million Americans, the high court prayers as Associated Press begins three days of hearings over the law’s val- part of WASHINGTON — The monumental fight idity. Encircle over a health care law that touches all Amer- The challenge from 26 states and a small the Court icans and divides them sharply comes before business group puts the court smack in the mid- assessed in Prayer, the Supreme Court today. The justices will de- dle of a heavily partisan fight over the presi- an event cide whether to kill or keep the largest expan- dent’s major domestic accomplishment and a Law’s co-sponsor calls report led by sion in the nation’s social safety net in more presidential election campaign in which all his Christian than four decades. Republican challengers oppose the law. by groups affiliated with faith orga- Two years and three days after President Ba- If upheld, the law will force dramatic changes nizations. Wilkes University “opinion.” rack Obama signed into law a health care over- AP PHOTO haul aimed at extending medical insurance to SeeHEALTH, Page 12A

By STEVE MOCARSKY [email protected] PENN STATE ABUSE WILKES-BARRE – A recent report by two local institutes points BODIES IN MOTION IN W-B out strengths and weaknesses in the state’s new regulations for the natural gas industry, but a co- Key focus sponsor of the legislation dismissed the report as “an opinion piece.” The Institute for on probe’s Public Policy and Economic Devel- opment, in collab- oration with the Institute for Ener- victim No. 2 ONLINE gy and Environ- •Find the mental Research report and for Northeastern links to the Pennsylvania, Allegation that led to Paterno’s ouster institutes’ jointly released a websites at raises questions in Sandusky case. timeslea- 20-page report der.com. that comments on key provisions of By MARK SCOLFORO Act 13, which was Associated Press signed into law by Gov. Tom Cor- HARRISBURG — The case is highly bett on Feb. 14. emotional, with accusations delving deep Both institutes are affiliated back in time and numerous alleged vic- with Wilkes University. tims. But for all its breadth, one chapter in Stephen Miskin, a spokesman the Penn State abuse saga outpaces the for House Majority Leader Mike others: the alleged sexual assault in a team Turzai, who co-sponsored the shower by former assistant coach Jerry House version of the bill, said the Sandusky of a boy known only as Victim 2. report seems like “more of an It’s the allegation that opinion piece than a study or a re- Penn State acknowledg- port by a university.” es ended Joe Paterno’s “They should read (or re-read) distinguished football the local ordinance provisions coaching career and spawned criminal charg- SeeREPORT, Page 12A es against two school officials. But the only person Sandusky who says he saw it hap- pen is another assistant. Prosecutors don’t Area native’s know who the boy is, while Sandusky says he believes he does know, and that the now-grown man, referred to in court pa- hip-hop song pers only as Victim 2, could exonerate him. Even the timing of the allegation is in question, as is the age of the boy a decade scores fans ago. All the conflicting information presents tough challenges for prosecutors — not just Subject for Tommy Mula tune PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER at the sex abuse trial beginning in mid-May, t’s not as easy at it looks, so don’t try this at home. Leave it up to the performers with the Cirque is NHL player with a charity at which the defense does not plan to call the ID’Or show who tumble, balance and contort themselves for a living. The troupe brought its show man, but also in the court of public opinion. and a good sense of humor. to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday afternoon. For the story, “I’m not trying to make light of the sit- see Page 3A. SeeSANDUSKY, Page 12A By SARA POKORNY [email protected] Hockey and hip-hop – an unlikely pairing, right? Not for Tom- apparently all that clashing made them angry, because now ma and more. Then the cream begins to rise to the top as my Mula, who found a way to THINGS the Titans are peeved. So much so that they made a movie college basketball’s best keep advancing. With Cinderella meld two of his life’s passions to- about it called “Wrath of the Titans.” A sequel to the 2010 long gone home, it all culminates this Saturday with the gether, and help others in the “Clash of the Titans” (itself a remake of a 1981 flick), “Wrath” NCAA Final Four. In a matchup guaranteed to be on every YOU NEED promises a no-holds-barred Greek rugby scrum featuring TV set in The Bluegrass State, Kentucky takes on Louisville process. gods, demi-gods, heroes, titans and British actors. The film at 6:09 p.m. Later on, about 8:50-ish or so, Ohio St. and The 34-year-old Scranton na- TO KNOW opens Friday in theaters near you and farther away. Kansas take the court. CBS has all the action. tive has been a recording hip-hop artist since 2003, but just recent- >> ALL THAT JAZZ: Looking for a good >> APRIL 1ST IS NEXT SUNDAY: It is a little known 5THIS WEEK story? How about a nice juicy tale of celebrity, fact that the sock was invented in the year 935 by a tailor ly one of his tracks grabbed a lot scandal, corruption and murder mixed in with named Gumdar the Emboldened. In 950, to honor this feat, of attention. The lifelong Phila- alittle singing and dancing? If that sounds Pope Agapetus II decreed the first Sunday of April would be delphia Flyers fan has provided >> FIDDLIN’ AROUND: Ahhh. Country music. 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dence sometime between Thurs- POLICE BLOTTER day and Sunday. •David Price of East Liberty DETAILS HAZLETON -- Two people Street reported a laptop, cologne were injured Sunday in a one-car and wallet were stolen from his crash on Stockton Mountain bedroom during a burglary LOTTERY Road, state police said. sometime between Friday and MIDDAY DRAWING Passengers Morgan Kevenaar, Sunday. DAILY NUMBER – 3-2-6 22, and a 5-year-old boy, both of •Three teenage males fled Summit Hill, were taken to the China House Buffet on Ca- BIG 4 – 6-3-6-0 Hazleton General Hospital for rey Avenue without paying for QUINTO - 1-7-0-9-6 treatment of moderate injuries, their meals on Sunday. TREASURE HUNT state police. Their conditions •James Gilmore, 21, of Lee 08-11-17-20-29 were unavailable. Park Avenue, was cited with NIGHTLY DRAWING Unspecified charges were filed public drunkenness and dis- against Michael Ruckhardt, 30, orderly conduct after police DAILY NUMBER - 7-2-3 of Nesquehoning, the driver of responded to a report of a man BIG 4 - 6-8-8-7 the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, with a handgun in the area of QUINTO - 1-7-1-0-7 state police said. Dexter and Oxford streets at CASH 5 Ruckhardt was traveling south 4:46 p.m. Saturday. 06-15-32-34-38 on the roadway around 1:20 p.m. Police said they found Gil- and lost control of the car while more walking with two friends, trying to negotiate a right turn, and a black handgun was visible HARRISBURG – No player state police said. The car cross- in his waist band around 4:45. matched all five winning ed over the north lane and Gilmore had been drinking and AP PHOTO numbers drawn in Sunday’s struck a utility pole, shearing it was confused, unsteady on his In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen in a scene “Pennsylvania Cash 5” game at its base, state police said. The feet and had bruises and abra- from ‘The Hunger Games,’ based on the first of a best-selling book series. so the jackpot will be worth car was towed from the scene. sions, police said. $225,000. Police determined the weapon Lottery officials said 46 HAZLETON – State police on was a pellet gun. Gilmore said players matched four num- Saturday said driving under the he took it from an unidentified bers and won $303 each; influence charges will be filed person to prevent a fight and ‘Hunger’ like no other 1,439 players matched three against Dennis Malloy, 42, of fell, causing his injuries. He was numbers and won $16 each; Leesport. taken to the police station and and 19,733 players matched Malloy showed signs of in- later released to the custody of two numbers and won $1 toxication after he was stopped his mother. Police took custody “The Hunger Games” sets a in its debut last summer, and With a broader fan base than each. The winning numbers in for traffic violations at 2:43 a.m. of the pellet gun. revenue mark for non-sequel half a dozen other films have the “Twilight” franchise, “The at the intersection of East Hem- •Aman stole an X-box 360 opened with more than $200 Hunger Games” pulled in bigger Saturday evening’s drawing lock and Wyoming streets, state from The Game Station on Lee with $155M opening weekend. million outside the United crowds than the top-grossing in- of the "Powerball" game police said. He was taken into Park Avenue Saturday after- States. stallment of that series. “The were: custody and transported to the noon. Even “John Carter,” a dud do- Twilight Saga: New Moon” leads 01-15-35-37-47 Hazleton state police barracks The man twice came into the By DAVID GERMAIN mestically, managed to take in that franchise with a $142.8 mil- Powerball: 8 for a breath test, state police store and looked at the X-box. AP Movie Writer more than “The Hunger Games” lion opening weekend in 2009. said. The second time he asked the LOS ANGELES — “The Hun- overseas, launching with $70.6 Women and girls have made owner to see it and was handed ger Games” has filled fan appe- million in 55 international mar- up as much as 80 percent of the OBITUARIES HAZLETON – Police said the X-box. The man then walked tites with a $155 million opening kets two weekends ago. audience for the “Twilight” they cited Josephine Lubish, 40, out of the store and got into the weekend that puts it near the top Still, “The Hunger Games” flicks. Though it features a fe- Angerson, Sean of Hazleton with public drunk- passenger side of a waiting dull, of the domestic record book. amassed a worldwide total of male lead, “The Hunger Games” Barno, Wasil enness after she was found in- black Chevrolet pickup truck. The huge haul marks the $214.3 million in just a few days. drew more balanced crowds, toxicated in the area of Laurel The owner ran from behind third-best debut ever in terms of Domestically, it also was by with girls and women account- Benovitz, Madge and Chestnut streets around the counter and tried to get the revenue, behind the $169.2 mil- far the biggest start for a film ing for 61 percent of audiences, Deininger, Walter Sr. 11:30 p.m. Friday. license plate, but it was covered. lion opening for last year’s “Har- opening outside the busy sum- according to distributor Lion- Endza, Leonard The pickup went north on Lee ry Potter” finale and the $158.4 mer and holiday seasons. Ac- sgate. Kramer, Sylvia HAZLETON – Police are Park Avenue toward Wilkes- million opening of 2008’s “The cording to Sunday studio esti- Despite its teen fan base, “The investigating a break-in at a Barre. The pickup had 4x4 in Dark Knight.” mates, “The Hunger Games” Litchkofski, Henry Hunger Games” also did well residence in the area of Carson red lettering on the back. “Harry Potter” and “Batman” came in nearly $40 million Loch, Frank among older moviegoers. Fans Street and Samuels Avenue •Police are investigating the were well-established franchis- ahead of the previous March re- Medd, Rev. Henry III 25 and older made up 56 percent between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sun- theft of money during a break-in es. “The Hunger Games” set a cord-holder, 2010’s “Alice in of the crowds. Murray, John Sr. day. reported Saturday at Shmoopy’s revenue record for a non-sequel, Wonderland” at $116.1 million. “The Hunger Games” stars Piccarreta, Cataldo It is unknown if anything was Bar & Grill on Main Road. taking in more than twice what “The Hunger Games” slid into Jennifer Lawrence as a teen who Sansevere, John Sr. stolen. Anyone with information The owner discovered the the first “Twilight” movie did the No. 3 spot on the domestic about the burglary is asked to business was entered through a with its $69.6 million opening revenue chart ahead of “Spider- is one of 24 youths forced to Scott, Mark contact city police at 570 459- basement window. The jukebox weekend. Man 3,” which opened with compete in a televised death Slavish, Jason 4940. was broken open and coins were “This is the birth of a fran- $151.1 million in 2007. Factoring match in a post-apocalyptic Ungureit, William removed. The cash register also chise. To launch in this fashion is in today’s higher tickets prices, North American society. “The Hunger Games” gave Wargo, Theodosia HANOVER TWP. – Township had been entered and money mindboggling,” said David “The Hunger Games” sold fewer Wilson, Denise police reported the following: stolen. Stock items were Spitz, head of distribution at Li- tickets over opening weekend Hollywood a huge lift during a •Richard Thomas of Lynd- knocked off shelves in the kitch- onsgate, which now also owns than “Spider-Man 3,” though. normally quiet time at theaters, Page 8A wood Avenue reported his 2010 en area. The owner said he the “Twilight” franchise after its Fans camped out for the first with the start of the summer mo- Hanover Area High School class would take an inventory to de- purchase of Summit Entertain- screenings of “The Hunger vie season still a month and a ring was stolen from his resi- termine what was missing. ment. Games,” which began just after half away. 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WASHINGTON TWP. Area man victim at P&G Trial in stabbing homicide begins today Luzerne man died Saturday as A the result of an industrial acci- Jury selection begins for while Sanchez is represented by lance video of the area shows a Hope. dent at the Procter & Gamble Co. attorney Demetrius Fannick. fight between Ruiz, Sanchez Gonzalez, who is facing hom- plant in Wyoming County. Rodolfo Perez and Angel The trial is expected to last and Perez, and that the fight icide and a firearms charge, re- Jason Slavish, 36, of Charles Sanchez, both of Hazleton. throughout the week. may have been gang-related. mains at large, according to Street, was critically injured in the Perez and Sanchez were According to court papers, prosecutors. accident around 1:30 p.m. when charged after Hazleton police Sanchez can be seen punching, Prosecutors say Sanchez and production was By SHEENA DELAZIO responded to West Green Street kicking and stomping Ruiz, Perez were involved in a fight down and a regu- [email protected] Perez Sanchez on January 16, 2011, for the re- while Perez can be seen pre- with Ruiz on Jan. 15, ending larly scheduled WILKES-BARRE – Investiga- port of two men lying on the venting people from helping with Sanchez getting the better maintenance pro- tors say they have it all on sur- other related charges. sidewalk near Penn Palace, a lo- Ruiz. of Ruiz. gram was in pro- veillance video: two men as- Luzerne County Judge David cal tavern. Perez is then seen allegedly The men were charged with gress, according to saulting and stabbing 21-year- Lupas is presiding over the case, Police found Ruiz with sever- taking a knife and stabbing Ruiz disorderly conduct in connec- Alex Fried, a P&G old Vladimir Ruiz to death. which is being prosecuted by as- al injuries and stab wounds, as as he is being assaulted by San- tion with that fight and alleged- spokesman. Beginning this morning with sistant district attorneys Daniel well as 23-year-old Juda Hope, chez. ly decided to settle the dispute Slavish died at 3 Slavish jury selection, prosecutors will Zola and Shannon Crake. of Hazleton, who suffered gun- The two men then fled the with a handshake or a fight p.m. at Tyler Me- try to prove Rodolfo Hiraldo Pe- Perez, who requires an inter- shot wounds and was airlifted to scene, police said. without weapons. morial Hospital near Tunkhannock, rez, 25, and Angel Sanchez, 21, preter at court proceedings, is Lehigh Valley Hospital, where In another altercation in the The men met on Jan. 16 and a said Fried. both of Hazleton, are those two represented by attorneys John he later died. area, police said Willis Gonza- fight erupted outside of Penn “Jason was a 14-year employee of men in a trial on homicide and Pike and David Lampman, Prosecutors say that surveil- lez, of Hazleton, shot and killed Palace, leaving two men dead. P&G and manufacturing process coach, and will be deeply missed. Our hearts go out to Jason’s family, friends and co-workers,” said Louay Cirque D’Or fascinates Kirby Center audience with acrobats, Mishu, P&G Mehoopany Family contortionists and aerial artists performing in unison Care plant manager in a prepared Rise in statement Sunday. The company and authorities are investigating how the accident occurred, said Fried. deadly Grief counselors will be on site at the plant this week. To read Slavish’s obituary, see page 8A. crashes ELYSBURG Boy had heart condition Last summer’s death of a 6-year- in county old Wilkes-Barre boy pulled from the Crystal Pool at Knoebels Amusement Statistics from PennDOT show Park has been attributed to a previously undiagnosed heart condition, statewide decrease in number The Patriot-News in Harrisburg of people killed. reported Saturday. Montour County Coroner Scott E. Lynn released the results of the in- By EDWARD LEWIS vestigation into the July 6 death of [email protected] George Samuel Roberts III. The boy While statewide statistics from was discovered at the bottom of the the Pennsylvania Department of pool and he died less than five hours Transportation showed a de- later at Geisinger in Danville. crease in the number of people It took months to determine the killed in crashes in 2011, there cause of death because the boy was was a significant rise in deadly breathing when taken to the hospital wrecks in Luzerne County last and an autopsy showed no evidence year. of traumatic injuries, Lynn said. According to the Luzerne The boy’s mother and stepfather, County Coroner’s Office, there Ann Marie and Daniel Howey, who were 50 people killed in motor ve- were in the pool area when he died, hicle crashes in the county in posted messages on Facebook at the PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER 2011, compared to 36 fatalities in time saying they did not hold Knoe- Members of Cirque D’Or perform acrobatic routines on stage at the F. M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Some per- 2010. Six people who died in bels responsible for the death. formers begin their training as young as 4 for the demanding routines. crashes in 2011 were ruled hom- The boy’s condition is associated icide due to alcohol impairment with Noonan syndrome, a genetic by other drivers, county statistics disorder that prevents normal devel- say. opment of parts of the body. At least two crashes that involved the deaths of three people PLAINS TWP. Astonishing feats in 2011 remain open investiga- tions. Fire damages family home Barbara Carbohn, 70, of Leh- Fire heavily damaged a house at 18 By RALPH NARDONE it was “well received.” fitness, the performers are then cate- man Township, was ejected from Price St. early Sunday morning. Times Leader Correspondent One performer balanced himself on an gorized in the training centers by a spe- aChevrolet when it collided with There were no injuries as two WILKES-BARRE – Lithe performers elevated platform using one hand to hold cific skill, whether it’s juggling, balanc- aSubaru driven by Geoffrey Pres- people in the house got out safely, astonished and amazed an F.M. Kirby himself up while he stretched and bent ing or climbing, Zhao said. ley at U.S. Route 11 and the Carey said Mark Ritsick, Plains Township Center audience Sunday with 30 world- his legs; he then switched hands in mid- And, the training doesn’t stop once Avenue Bridge on July 11. deputy fire chief. champion acrobats, contortionists and air. they start traveling around the world An autopsy showed Carbohn The fire is not suspicious, but it is aerial artists exhibiting synchronized Another balanced a chandelier with performing, Zhao added. Even on show died from multiple traumatic in- under investigation. It started in the feats of strength, balance and coordina- lighted candles on her head and tossed it days, the artists will work through their juries as a result of the crash. The sunroom and spread to the first and tion set to powerful background music. about with precision. routines for several hours to maintain manner of her death has not been Those seated in the grand old down- Agroup of young men catapulted made pending the on-going in- second floors, said Ritsick. the necessary precision to stay safe while town theater alternated between silent through jump ropes doing flips, high vestigation. entertaining. SCRANTON awe and enthusiastic applause for what jumps and rolls. One jumped rope while No charges have been filed. they saw from the acts in the Cirque doing the “worm.” Zappia said the Cirque D’Or is a “new Edward A. Skwirut, 89, and his Police look for driver D’Or. Grace Zhao, one of the show’s orga- generation of cirque with performers wife Dorothy, 86, of Nanticoke, Joe Zappia and Matt Hufnagel, promo- nizers, said most of the performers are from all around the world.” died at Geisinger Wyoming Val- State police are looking for the ters for the show, said it has similarly trained from a very young age in China Though he is involved in the show, he ley Medical Center after their driver and vehicle involved in a hit- entertained audiences all over the Mid- to develop the strength and discipline said he is still amazed at what he sees. Chevrolet Impala was struck and-run crash Saturday night on In- west and Northeast, establishing itself as necessary for the stunts they do. Hufnagel said the show is best for head-on by a Chevrolet pickup terstate 81 northbound at mile marker “one of the hottest tickets in show busi- Some will start as early as the age of 4 families with young children who will be driven by Kevin Allen on the Sans 182.8. ness.” and train for eight to 10 years, she said. astonished at what people can do with Souci Parkway, Hanover Town- Derin Spector,24, of Scranton was Zappia said everywhere the show went Once they achieve the proper physical their bodies. ship, on Aug. 4. northbound in a 1997 Honda Accord Allen was treated at a hospital. around 8:35 p.m. when a Subaru The manner of deaths for Skwi- Outback changed lanes and struck rut and his wife have not been the rear of his car, causing him to ruled. lose control and strike a guide rail Church on Square delivers message to downtown State police recently shut along the right side of the roadway. down the Sans Souci Parkway to Spector was wearing a seatbelt and reconstruct the deadly crash. was not injured. The nondenominational No charges have been filed. Anyone with information about Nondenominational church’s church is located at 52 Public Coroner statistics show there the crash is asked to contact state inaugural service attended Square, next to the Leo Matus were 44 fatal crashes in 2009 and police at Dunmore at 570 963-3156. by a nearly full house. newsstand. The first Mass was 33 in 2008 in the county. NANTICOKE met with an almost-packed There was one homicide by ve- house. hicle while driving under the in- Historical Society speaker By SARA POKORNY It’s a simple setup, a 700- fluence in each of the years 2010, [email protected] square-foot area complete with 2009 and 2008. The Nanticoke Historical Society WILKES-BARRE -- The faith 50 chairs, a keyboard and Statewide, there were 1,291 will host Anthony T.P. Brooks, direc- is strong at the heart of down- drums. O’Boyle’s co-pastor is killed in crashes in Pennsylvania tor of the Luzerne County Historical town Wilkes-Barre, as evi- Louis Smyth, who first envi- in 2011, the second-lowest num- Society, as a guest speaker Thursday denced by the turnout the sioned the church where it is ber on record and 33 fewer than on architectural influences in the Church on the Square saw for today. in 2010, according to PennDOT. Wyoming Valley over the last 250 its first service on Sunday “He comes from New Jersey; Fatalities in crashes involving a years. morning. he has an incredible passion for drinking driver decreased from Brooks also will present slides in “We are truly blessed,” Pas- ministering,” O’Boyle said. 417 in 2010 to 379 in 2011, the his presentation at 7 p.m. in the tor Vince O’ Boyle said. “We “When he came up this way, he lowest number in more than 10 Samantha Mill House, adjacent to just want to express our grati- looked at the square and BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER years, PennDOT said. the Mill Library at 495 E. Main St. tude to everyone that helped thought that maybe one day Pastor Vince O’Boyle, right, greets people entering the Seating is limited and the public is make it possible, that got it go- Church on the Square for its inaugural service on Sunday Edward Lewis, a Times Leader staff urged to arrive early. ing.” SeeCHURCH, Page 12A morning on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. writer, may be reached at 829-7196. CMYK

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THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ NATION & WORLD MONDAY, MARCH 26,2012 PAGE 5A IN BRIEF Obama presses N. Korea Afghans: U.S. pays President seeks Chinese help in of Seoul’s top-ranked schools, Obama warning Communist country. was to campaign against the spread of nuclear material and weaponry with North Korea’s shadow figuring large. The North By BEN FELLER families plans to launch a satellite with a long- AP White House Correspondent range rocket next month against fierce SEOUL, South Korea — Trying to mus- objections from world powers, as the cle North Korea toward peace over provo- same technology could be used to fire a cation, President Barack Obama is broad- missile. of victims ening his squeeze play from the heart of Obama will also try to build diplomatic this tensely divided peninsula, pressur- force by turning to China, North Korea’s ing China to show more influence and main ally, when he meets with Chinese $50,000 given if someone warning North Korea that it is headed to- AP PHOTO President Hu Jintao. That conversation is killed, $11,000 if someone ward a crippling “dead end” of isolation. President Barack Obama is with South among a flurry of engagements for Oba- AP PHOTO From this capital teeming with pride, Korean President Lee Myung-bak in wounded, Afghan officials say. Alucky day for a soaking leap Obama sought for a second day today to ma, including a final meeting with de- Seoul, South Korea, Sunday. Bagpiper John Mistler from the Atlan- contrast the success of the South to the parting Russian President Dmitry Med- tic City Fire Department SandPipers impoverished North, whose nuclear and vedev, on the sidelines of a major Nuclear day mourning period for longtime leader Times Leader wire services leads the swimmers to the water Sun- missile tests have kept its neighbor on Security Summit. Kim Jong Il, who died of a heart attack in KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — day to start the Polar bear swim at edge and itself on the wrong side of the In a news conference here Sunday, December. The U.S. paid $50,000 in compen- the 2nd annual Leprechaun Leap world community. Already, he said, look- Obama challenged North Korea’s pride Obama then set some blunt expecta- sation for each villager killed and benefiting the South Jersey Cancer ing into the North from near the border and its plans, questioning whether its tions for China, questioning how much it $11,000 for each person wounded Fund in Brigantine, N.J. was like witnessing a “time warp” of de- new, young leader, Kim Jong Un, was was helping to ease tensions with North in a shooting rampage allegedly spair. even truly in charge. Obama’s trip comes Korea by turning a “blind eye to deliber- carried out by a rogue American In a speech at Hankuk University, one as North Koreans mark the end of the100- ate provocations.” soldier in southern Afghanistan, EATONVILLE, FLA. Afghan officials said Sunday. Justice sought for shooting The families were told that the National enthusiasm builds during Benedict’s first visit to Mexico money came from President Ba- frican-American community rack Obama. The payouts were Achurches around the nation on the latest move by the White Sunday amplified the cries for justice House to mend relations with the in the shooting death of 17-year-old Afghan people after the killings Trayvon Martin, with the increasingly threatened to shatter already loud calls coming to the pulpits of tense relations. what have been cultural and often Meanwhile, a roadside bomb political institutions in America. exploded in Kandahar province The one-month anniversary of the on Saturday night, killing a U.S. black teen’s death is today. He was shot soldier, seven Afghan police offi- while wearing a hooded sweatshirt as cers and an Afghan translator, lo- he walked home on a rainy night in a cal officials said. gated community. The neighborhood The blast occurred while Af- watch volunteer who shot him, 28-year- ghan security personnel and U.S.- old George Zimmerman, is the son of a led coalition forces were about to white father and Hispanic mother, and defuse an improvised explosive the demands to charge him in Martin’s device at Kohak village in Argh- slaying have grown ever louder. He had andab district, said Shah Mo- called police to report the hooded hammad, the district governor. figure as suspicious; Martin was carry- Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is ing a bag of Skittles and a can of iced accused of sneaking off his base tea, talking to his girlfriend on his on March 11, then creeping into cellphone. houses in two nearby villages and In religious centers from Florida to opening fire on families as they Atlanta, New York and Chicago, there slept. were messages from pulpits about the The killings came as tensions case. between the U.S. and Afghanis- BEIRUT tan were strained following the burning of Qurans at a U.S. base Syrian forces, rebels clash in February. That act — which U.S. officials have acknowledged Syrian forces attacked flashpoint was a mistake — sparked riots areas Sunday, carrying out raids and and attacks that killed more than clashing with rebels as President Bash- 30 people, including six Ameri- ar Assad’s allies in Russia said the can soldiers. AP PHOTO country may be facing its last chance There have been no violent for peace. Pope Benedict XVI waves from the popemobile wearing a Mexican sombrero Sunday as he arrives to celebrate a Mass in Bicentennial Park near Silao, Mexico. protests after the March 11 shoot- Syrian activists reported clashes in ings in Kandahar province’s Panj- Daraa, the southern province where wai district, but demands for jus- the uprising began last March. tice on Afghan terms have been Aspokesman for the rebel Free Syr- getting louder since Bales was ian Army, Muneef al-Zaeem, said gov- flown out of the country to a U.S. ernment troops invaded the town of Pope stays away from politics military prison. Many Afghans in Nawa, with a population of 100,000. Kandahar have continued to ar- International condemnation and gue that there must have been high-level diplomacy have failed to stop By TIM JOHNSON saying the power of Christ is based on the good-naturedly put it on. McClatchy Newspapers ability to reach out to people’s hearts, not Aday earlier, the pontiff briefly took an multiple gunmen and accused the year-old Syria crisis. The U.N. says the U.S. government of using more than 8,000 people have been MEXICO CITY — Pope Benedict XVI in the power of armies “to make others infant passed to him for a blessing through Bales as a scapegoat. killed, many of them civilians. In recent donned a sombrero Sunday and stayed submit to force or violence.” the window of his vehicle, and chuckled U.S. investigators believe the months, the uprising has transformed away from politics in his first open-air Before the homily, Archbishop Jose lightly when excited shrieks from youths gunman returned to his base af- into an armed insurgency as army Mass in Latin America, urging Roman Ca- Martin Rabago of Leon told the pontiff interrupted his message from a colonial ter the first attack and later defectors and others say they want to tholics in Mexico to seek a pure heart and that Mexicans have passed through years balcony in the city of Guanajuato. slipped away to kill again. bring down the regime by force. avoid “superficial and routine tempta- “of violence and death that have generated Mexico remains the most Catholic tion.” afeeling of fear.” country in the world after Brazil. In the That would seem to support CHICAGO Acrowd estimated by the quasi-official Enthusiasm for Benedict’s visit was low 2010 census, 83 percent of Mexicans iden- the U.S. government’s assertion Notimex news agency at 400,000 people before his arrival. But excitement grew tified themselves as Catholic. that the shooter acted alone, be- Doctors: Cheney on list gathered under a blazing sun for the Mass with wall-to-wall television coverage, Shouts of “Long live the Pope!” and cause the killings would have in Guanajuato state. building even to rapturous levels. “Benedict, brother, you are now Mexi- been perpetrated over a longer Doctors say it is unlikely that former On the third day of a six-day trip that al- The outpouring of faith seemed to melt can!” rang out as the Mass — the highlight period of time than assumed Vice President Dick Cheney got special so will take him to Cuba, the pontiff only the pontiff’s staid demeanor, leading to of the visit to Mexico — ended and when Bales was detained outside treatment when he was given a new tangentially touched on the violence roil- several apparently unscripted and light- throngs streamed from Bicentennial Park his base in Kandahar province’s heart that thousands of younger people ing Mexico, saying he was aware of the hearted moments. between the cities of Leon and Guanajua- Panjwai district. also were in line to receive. “moments of both pain and hope” cours- One came early Sunday as Benedict’s to. But it also raises new questions After spending nearly two years on a ing through the region’s people. white Popemobile approached the soar- Afterward, Benedict boarded a Mexican about how the suspect could waiting list, Cheney received a trans- Mustering strength limited by his age ing outdoor altar. Someone handed a army Super Puma helicopter for an aerial have carried out the pre-dawn at- plant Saturday. The 71-year-old under- but walking without a cane, the 84-year- black sombrero of the type used by maria- view of the Christ the King statue atop Cu- tacks without drawing attention went surgery at the same Virginia hos- old Benedict sought to uplift Mexicans, chis through a window to the pope. He bilete hill, one of Mexico’s revered shrines. from any Americans on the base. pital where doctors implanted a small heart pump that has kept him alive the past few years. Cheney was recovering Sunday at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Santorum ready for Wisconsin after Louisiana victory Va. He had severe congestive heart failure and had suffered five heart attacks over the past 25 years. Former Pa. senator is still ment has coalesced around Short the 1,144 delegates it Romney’s increasingly inevita- will take to clinch the nomina- HONOLULU badly trailing rival Mitt ble coronation. Even in the tion ahead of the convention ‘Titanic’ figure dives deep Romney for GOP nomination. face of the political headwinds, this summer in Tampa, Fla., the former Pennsylvania sen- Romney enjoys an organiza- Director James Cameron has begun ator seemed unwilling to ac- tional and fundraising advan- his journey to someplace only two men By PHILIP ELLIOTT knowledge it would take a dra- tage over his closest rival. For have gone before — to the Earth’s and KASIE HUNT matic change in momentum to instance, Santorum isn’t even deepest point. Associated Press deny Romney his turn as the on the ballot for the primary in The director of “Titanic” and other GREEN BAY, Wis. — Anoth- GOP nominee. the District of Columbia, for its films is using a specially designed er victory in hand but still bad- “Even though a lot of folks April 3. submarine called “Deepsea Challen- ly trailing rival Mitt Romney, are saying this race is over, the Earlier Saturday, Santorum ger” to dive nearly seven miles. He Republican presidential hope- people in Louisiana said, ‘No, said he wanted to debate Rom- began his deep dive at 5:50 a.m. Mon- ful Rick Santorum vowed to it’s not.’ They still want to see ney without trailing competi- day local time, according to Stephanie continue his campaign despite someone who they can trust, tors former House Speaker Montgomery of the National Geo- an increasingly steep climb to someone who’s not running an AP PHOTO Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron graphic Society. the nomination. Etch a Sketch campaign, but Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum addresses Paul of Texas on stage. He plans to spend about six hours Santorum, buoyed by Satur- one who has their principals supporters at a campaign rally in Fond du Lac, Wis., Sunday. “This race has clearly gotten exploring and filming the Mariana day’s win in Louisiana’s pri- written on their heart, not on down to two candidates that Trench, about 200 miles southwest of mary that boosted his spirit an erasable tablet,” Santorum going to do very well up here in with 568 delegates to Santo- can win the nomination,” San- the Pacific island of Guam. but did little to narrow the del- said Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Wisconsin, too.” rum’s 273, according to an As- torum said. Swiss engineer Jacques Piccard and egate gap, urged his support- Nation”. “And I think that’s But it’s going to be a tough sociated Press tally. Newt Gin- Romney’s team, increasing- Don Walsh, a U.S. Navy captain, are the ers to stick with him even as what helped us deliver the win fight, for sure. grich follows with 135 and Ron ly confident, dismissed the only other men to reach the spot. much of the GOP establish- in Louisiana, and I think we’re Romney remains far ahead Paul has 50. idea and the win. CMYK

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Philly pastor is first ever help us,” said lawyer Jay Abra- By BILL DRAPER case involves charged with endangerment mowitch, whose priest-abuse Associated Press the Rev. Shawn lawsuit involving 18 accusers KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Ratigan, who for failing to oust predators. was thrown out by the state Su- charge is only a misdemeanor, remains jailed preme Court in 2005. but if prosecutors are able to win on state and Also on trial is the Rev. James aconviction against Kansas City federal charges By MARYCLAIRE DALE Brennan who, like Lynn, pleaded Roman Catholic Bishop Robert accusing him of Associated Press not guilty. Last week, a third Finn, they could be opening up a Finn producing and PHILADELPHIA — A land- man, defrocked priest Edward whole new front in the national possessing mark priest-abuse trial opening Avery, 69, pleaded guilty to in- priest abuse crisis. child pornography. Both have today in Philadelphia may unveil voluntary deviate sexual inter- Finn is accused of violating pleaded not guilty, and a judge is the cryptic operations of a Ro- course and conspiracy to endan- Missouri’s mandatory reporter scheduled to hear multiple mo- man Catholic archdiocese and ger the welfare of a child. He was law by failing to tell state officials tions in the case Tuesday, includ- detail how child sex-abuse com- 1 about hundreds of images of sus- ing one to dismiss the charges. sentenced to 2 ⁄2 to five years in plaints were buried for decades prison and ordered to surrender pected child pornography found “We do not believe that either in secret archives adjacent to a within 10 days. on the computer of a priest in his the facts or the law support a find- soaring cathedral as the priests Lynn remains the focal point diocese. ing of guilt on the misdemeanor they named went unpunished. Experts say a criminal convic- charges, and we look forward to a of the trial because the 61-year- Monsignor William Lynn is tion against Finn, the highest- just and fair resolution of them,” old was the secretary for clergy the first U.S. church official ever ranking church official charged the diocese told The Associated at the Archdiocese of Philadel- charged with endangering chil- with shielding an abusive priest, Press in an e-mailed statement. phia from 1992 to 2004. dren for allegedly failing to oust could embolden prosecutors “From the church’s perspec- Lynn argues that he prepared accused predators from minis- elsewhere to more aggressively tive, having your bishop declared alist of 37 accused priests in try. But he may not be the last. pursue members of the church acriminal is a big deal, even if it’s Philadelphia prosecutors say 1994, and sent it up the chain to hierarchy who try to protect of- only a misdemeanor,” said Dou- he helped carry out “an archdio- Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua — fending clergy. glas Laycock, a religious liberty cesan-wide policy ... (that) was only to have Bevilacqua have it Finn and the Catholic Diocese specialist at the University of Vir- criminal in nature.” And they’ve shredded. The cardinal died this of Kansas City-St. Joseph each ginia School of Law. “For them, hinted they could charge others year, but his videotaped deposi- were charged last year with one it’s not about the fine, it’s about when the trial ends. tion could be played at trial. count of failing to report. The the statement being made.” Civil lawyers believe the trial The trial will be followed by will help them refile priest-abuse concerned Catholics across the ALL JUNK CARS & 3 ROOMS country, including some who say $589 lawsuits that were thrown out in AP PHOTO PLUSH Based On TRUCKS WANTED 40 Sq. Yds. Pennsylvania because of legal their lives were destroyed. Arthur Baselice Jr. shows a picture of his son Arthur Baselice CARPET Highest Prices Paid In Cash. • INSTALLED WITH PAD • FREE ESTIMATES time limits, or persuade the state “It gives me hope that it’s go- III, in Mantua, N.J. The son overdosed in 2006. Free Pickup. Call Anytime. MARKET ST., NANTICOKE legislature to open a window for ing to raise public awareness, VITO & GINO Call (570) 436-1500 filing child sex-abuse claims. and it’s going to expose the His son, Arthur III, overdosed blasted Bevilacqua, Lynn and 288-8995 • Forty Fort ELLISON CARPET “The evidence that has come church — what they knew, when in 2006, after his civil suit accus- other church officials for looking out about the conspiracy and the they knew it,” said Art Baselice ing a Philadelphia priest of abuse away as scores of accusers cover-up and the level of official- Jr. of Mantua, N.J., a retired Phi- was thrown out. streamed into the archdiocese Over 30 Years Experience! dom involved in it is going to ladelphia homicide detective. Philadelphia prosecutors, too, over several decades.

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WALTER J. DEININGER SR., Jason C. Slavish Henry S. “Lutzy” Litchkofski Cataldo (Tally) age 73, of Taylor, passed away Sat- urday evening, March 24, 2012, at March 24, 2012 March 24, 2012 Piccarreta home. He was preceded in death March 22, 2012 by his beloved wife, Mary Drusbos- r. Jason C. Slavish, of Charles enry S. “Lutzy” Litchkofski, 93, alifelong resident of the Honey ky Deininger, on January 23, 2008. M Street, Luzerne, formerly of the H ataldo (Tally) Piccarreta passed Pot section of Nanticoke, passed He is survived by two children, his Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, C away on March 22, 2012 at the age passed into Eternal Life unexpect- away peacefully on Saturday morn- of 89 years old at Hospice of Arizona. daughter, Suzi Taylor, and hus- ing, March 24, 2012 at his residence. Tally was born in Wilkes-Barre on band William, of Taylor, and Wal- edly Saturday afternoon as a result of an industrial accident at the Proc- Born on September 2,1918, in the August 23,1922 and retired to Sun ter Deininger Jr. and wife Shana, of ter & Gamble Corporation, Mehoo- Honey Pot section of Nanticoke, City, Ariz.,18 years ago. He graduated Lansdale; and four grandchildren, pany. He was 36 years of age. Henry was the son of the late Joseph from GAR High School, class of 1941. and Martha (Shemanski) Litchkof- Tyler and Ryan Deininger, and Born October 12, 1975, in King- He was a World War II veteran, ski. Emily and Will Taylor. ston, he was the son of Andrew J. serving four years in the Army in the AUnited States Army veteran, Pacific Theater. He retired from Pit- Funeral services are scheduled and Carol A. (Wasinda) Slavish of Henry honorably served his country ney Bowes in 1984. to begin on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. Wilkes-Barre. from the Thomas P. Kearney Fu- during World War II with Battery A Tally was proceeded in death by Educated in the city schools, Jay of the 757th Field Artillery Battal- neral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., his first wife, Lucy Orlando Piccarre- was a 1994 graduate of the GAR Me- ion. During his time of service, he ta; his son, Gary Piccarreta Sr.; sib- Old Forge, with a 10 a.m. Mass of morial High School, Wilkes-Barre. was decorated with the Philippines lings Filomena (May) Piccarreta, Sa- Christian Burial in Divine Mercy He furthered his education by at- Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze vino (Sam) Piccarreta; his parents, Parish, 312 Davis St., Scranton. tending the Lackawanna Junior Col- Star, the World War II Victory Med- Michael and Concetta Piccarreta. cow, several cousins and his two be- Henry is survived by his loving Relatives and friends may pay lege and later graduated from Lu- al, the Asiatic Theater Service Med- He is survived by his wife of 35 loved dogs, Nikita and Natasha. wife, Eleanor (O’Donnell) Litchkof- their respects on Tuesday from 5 zerne County Community College, al with one Bronze Star and the years, Emma Stackhouse Piccarreta; Funeral services with Panachi- ski, with whom he would have cele- to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Nanticoke. During his high school Good Conduct Medal. Upon his brated 72 years of marriage on Octo- daughter, Debbie Devries (Terry); and college years, he was quite ac- da will be conducted on Wednesday honorable discharge on January 7, grandchildren, Terry Devries II, at 10 a.m. from the John V. Morris ber15; his son, Carl Litchkofski, and SEAN PATRICK ANGERSON, tive in athletics, excelling in both 1946, Henry attained the rank of Brianne Antelo (Jose), Melanie Bobb Funeral Home, 625 North Main his wife, Elaine, of the Honey Pot baseball and football. He also en- Technician 5th Grade. Piccarreta (Rich), Gary Piccarreta age 33, of Old Forge, passed away Street, Wilkes-Barre, followed by section of Nanticoke; his daughter, joyed playing golf. Prior to his retirement, Henry Jr., Jolene Piccarreta, Tasha Piccarre- unexpectedly Friday morning. the Office of Christian Burial at Bernice Grodzicki, and her hus- He was employed as a machine was employed for many years by ta and Jason Britt (Brandy); great- Born in Wilkes Barre on August18, 10:30 a.m. in Holy Assumption of band, Norman, of the Honey Pot PennDOT as an equipment oper- section of Nanticoke; his grandchil- grandchildren, Gianna and Gage Ho- 1978, he was a son of Patricia Na- operator for the past 15 years by Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Procter & Gamble, prior to his acci- ator. In his earlier years, he was em- dren, Steven Litchkofski and his well; Shelby, Benny Carter and Anna gle Angerson of Moosic and the Church, 695 North Main Street, ployed in the local coal mining in- dent. wife, Alicia; James Litchkofski and Britt; siblings Rose Ondish (Pete), Jo- late Patrick Peter Angerson. He is Wilkes-Barre. The Very Reverend dustry. Jay was an avid fan of the New his wife, Lisa; Robert Litchkofski sephine Ashby, Concetta (Connie) also survived by daughters, Julia- James G. Hayer, pastor, will offici- Aman of faith, Henry was a mem- Piccarreta, Louise Laine; Michael, York Mets baseball and San Francis- and his wife, Alison; Gary Grodzicki na and Angelina Angerson and ate. ber of Saint Faustina Parish, Holy John, Pete (Enida), Richard Piccarre- co 49ers football organizations. He and his wife, Angie; Donna Grod- their mother, Melissa Faatz, of Procession will follow to the par- Trinity Church, Nanticoke. For zicki and her fiancé, Troy Lubinski; ta; along with many other nieces and Moosic, and Gabriella Angerson attended Holy Assumption of Saint ish cemetery, Lake Street, Dallas, many years, he was a member of the nephews. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, and Kimberly Litchkofski; his eight and her mother and Sean’s fiancee, where interment with Rites of Com- former Saint Francis Church, Nanti- great-grandchildren; many nieces, Tally was a warrior who fought a Jennifer Callis of Old Forge; broth- North Wilkes-Barre. mittal will take place. coke. nephews and friends. hard battle with cancer. We will miss ers, Eric Angerson of Pittston and He was preceded in death by both In lieu of floral tributes, the fam- Henry had served as a council- Henry’s family would like to ex- his jokes and his love of life. Nathan and Miles Angerson, both his maternal and paternal grandpar- ily requests that memorial dona- man and controller for the City of tend their sincere gratitude to the In lieu of flowers, donations of Moosic; and several aunts, un- ents. tions be made in Jason’s name to the Nanticoke. Additionally, he held nurses and staff of Hospice Commu- may be made to Hospice of Ari- cles and cousins. Surviving, in addition to his par- GAR Memorial High School Foot- membership with the Honey Pot nity Care for the compassionate zona in Phoenix, Ariz., and MD An- Funeral services are scheduled ents, Carol and Andy, are his sister, ball Booster Club, 250 South Grant Fireman’s Club and the Nanticoke care they bestowed upon him dur- derson Cancer Center in Gilbert, for 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Tho- Melissa Remakus, and her husband, Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. American Legion, Post 350. ing his time of need. The family also Ariz. Aself-proclaimed jack of all mas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Michael, of Luzerne; niece Alexa Relatives and friends may join his wishes to thank Dr. Alex Huang for and nephew Zander; his compan- family for visitation and remem- trades, Henry was always ready and taking exceptional care of Henry. Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. willing to lend a helping hand to Public viewing for relatives and ion, Joy Harris of Wilkes-Barre; Un- brances from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The funeral will be held on cle Dr. John Wasind, and his wife, To send his family online words anyone in need, never asking for Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Mark T. Scott friends will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 anything but friendship in return. 9:30 a.m. from the Grontkowski Fu- p.m. Beverly, of Parrish, Fla.; Aunt Cindy of comfort and support, please visit March 23, 2012 Price of Dallas; and Uncle Thomas our family’s website at www.JohnV- He will always be remembered as neral Home P.C., 51-53 West Green aloving and devoted husband, fa- Slavish and his wife, Kim, of Mos- MorrisFuneralHomes.com. Street, Nanticoke, followed by a ark T. Scott, 59, of Shickshinny, WILLIAM J. UNGUREIT, 51, ther, grandfather, great-grandfather, Mass of Christian Burial to be cele- Mdied March 23, 2012 in Manor- formerly of New York, died Satur- uncle and friend. He will be deeply brated at 10 a.m. in Saint Faustina Care North, Williamsport. day, March 24, 2012 at home. Born missed by his family and friends. Parish, Holy Trinity Worship Site, Born June 2,1952, in Wilkes-Barre, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of In addition to his parents, Henry Hanover Street, Nanticoke. he was the son of Rosemary (Bonn) the late George F. and Elizabeth Reverend Henry Medd III was preceded in death by his son, Friends may call on Tuesday, Scott, Shickshinny, and the late Dr. May Ayers Ungureit. William was Ronald Litchkofski, who passed March 27, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Alvin J. Scott, who died March 31, formerly employed as a taxi driver March 25, 2012 away in 1990; his brothers, Stanley the funeral home. 2010. for City Limousine. He was pre- and Edward Litchkofski; his sister, At the request of the family, flow- He graduated from Northwest Ar- ceded in death by brother George. everend Henry Medd III, age 89, Veronica Gogla. ers are kindly asked to be omitted. ea High School in 1970 and from Wil- Surviving are his step-mother, Do- R of Jenkins Township, passed liamsport Area Community College in1977. He first worked for Brodart in lores Ungureit, Wilkes-Barre; away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the brother Christopher and wife Williamsport and last worked for In- United Methodist Homes Wesley ternational Paper in Mill Hall. Brenda, Harveys Lake; sisters, Ge- John A. Sansevere Sr. Village Campus, Jenkins Township. He was a member of Ascension Ca- orgia Salazar and Cynthia Churry, Born in Philadelphia, Reverend March 23, 2012 tholic Church, Williamsport. husband Adam, both of Wilkes- Medd was the son of the late Henry, Surviving, in addition to his moth- Barre; Susan Kochinski, husband Jr. and Grace Ida McAuley Medd. er, are a son, Travis M. Scott and his Gary, Plymouth; Theresa La Mot- Reverend Medd was a World War John A. San- He was preceded in death by his wife Jillian, Jacksonville, Fla.; two ta, husband Robert, Hanover; niec- II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. severe Sr., 70, wife, Frances May Sansevere, in1986. brothers, Bryan D. Scott and his wife es and nephews. After the war, he earned his B.A. of Harveys Surviving are his son, John Jr., JoAnne, Liberty, Mo., and Dr. Wil- liam S. Scott and his wife Jacqueline, Christian Wake Service will be from Temple University and a Bach- Lake, passed Harveys Lake; grandson, Kyle Memo- away Friday, ry, Exeter; and sister, Cathy Sey- Champagne, Ill.; a sister, Dr. Paula M. held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Yeo- elor of Divinity degree from the sock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., March 23, 2012 mour, Phoenix, Arizona. Scott, Corpus Christi, Texas; six niec- Crozer Theological Seminary. Rev- Plains Township. Friends may call at home. ABlessing Service will be held es; and one great-niece. erend Medd returned to Temple 1to 2 p.m. Memorial contributions Born in Ho- on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Amemorial Mass will be held at a University for his Master’s degree later date. Burial will be in St. John’s may be made to the family. boken, N.J., on 10 a.m. in Pittston Cemetery, Swal- and attended the San Francisco nald John and Kenneth Paul Medd; Cemetery, Dallas. August 28, 1941, he was the son of low Street, Pittston. Theological Seminary for his Doc- In lieu of flowers, donations may brother, George Elmer Medd. the late John and Helen Snyder Funeral arrangements are entrust- WASIL BARNO, 91, former resi- tor of Divinity degree. be made to a charity of the donor’s Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Sansevere. He was a high school ed to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral dent of Kingston, passed away Fri- Reverend Medd was a former the former Virginia Siegel; son, Ste- choice. Arrangements are under the graduate, served in the U.S. Army Home, 251William Street, Pittston. direction of the Mayo Funeral Home day night, March 23, 2012, at the Protestant Chaplain at the Veterans ven Keith Medd and wife, Dawn, and had been employed as a truck Online condolences may be made Inc., Shickshinny. For additional in- Department of Veterans Affairs Administration Hospital, Wilkes- Philadelphia; granddaughter, Lisa Medical Center. driver. at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome- formation, or to send condolences, Barre, for many years. Among his Spilner and husband, Robin; grand- .com. please visit www.mayofh.com. Friends may call at the Karl E. many charges were the Baptist Tab- sons, Benjamin Medd and wife, Dia- Blight Funeral Home, 392 Wyom- ernacle, Wilkes-Barre, and First na and Te Yin Medd; great-grand- ing Ave., Kingston, on Tuesday Baptist Church, Wilkes-Barre, from son, Henry, who is expected in June. from 9 to 9:45 a.m., followed by Of- OBITUARY POLICY which he retired. Amemorial funeral service fice of Christian Burial at10 a.m. in Madge K. Benovitz He was a founding member of the will be held Wednesday, The Times Leader publish- St. Mary’s (Pokrova) Byzantine Wyoming Valley Meals on Wheels March 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Second es free obituaries, which Catholic Church on Chestnut Ave- March 24, 2012 program and remained active with- Presbyterian Church, 143 Parson- have a 27-line limit, and paid nue in Kingston. Interment will be obituaries, which can run in the organization throughout his age Street, Pittston. Reverend Da- adge K. Benovitz, of Key Largo, in Holy Transfiguration Cemetery 57 years, Dr. Burton Benovitz; with a photograph. A funeral in Nanticoke. life. He was also active with Habitat vid S. Brague will officiate. Friends M Fla., and Dallas, died late Sat- daughter, Jane, and her husband, for Humanity, Planned Parenthood, may call at the church from 10 a.m. urday evening in the Baptist Hospi- Dr. Peter Feinstein, Shavertown; home representative can call JOHN ROY MURRAY, SR., 65, Interfaith Council and was instru- until time of service on Wednesday. tal, Miami. three grandsons, Andrew Feinstein, the obituary desk at (570) of Kingston, died Friday, March mental in establishing homeless In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the Boston; Eric Feinstein, Philadel- 829-7224, send a fax to (570) shelters at various churches tions may be made to any of the wor- daughter of the late Nathan and phia, and Ross Feinstein, New York; 829-5537 or e-mail to tlo- 23, 2012 at home. Born in New Esther Miller Klein and was a gradu- York City, he was the son of the late throughout the area. thy causes Reverend Medd had ded- and brother, Harvey Klein, and his [email protected]. If you Reverend Medd was a member of icated himself to throughout his life. ate of Wyoming Seminary, attended wife, Judy, Key Largo, Fla., and Dal- fax or e-mail, please call to James and Elizabeth Alexander Cornell University, University of Second Presbyterian Church, Pitt- Funeral arrangements have been las. confirm. Obituaries must be Murray. He was formerly employ- Pennsylvania and graduated from Funeral service will be held at 3 ston. entrusted to the Harold C. Snowdon submitted by 9 p.m. Sunday ed in the restaurant and transpor- Wilkes College. She was an Eternal p.m. today at the Rosenberg Funeral tation industries. Surviving are Preceding him in death, in addi- Home for Funerals, Inc., 420 Wyom- Light member of Temple Israel and Chapel Inc., 348 S. River St., Wilkes- through Thursday and 7:30 two daughters; two sons; four sis- tion to his parents, were sons, Do- ing Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. its sisterhood, a member of the JCC, Barre, with Rabbi Larry Kaplan and p.m. Friday and Saturday. ters; five grandchildren; five great- an emeritus member of the Broad of Cantor Ahron Abraham officiating. Obituaries must be sent by a grandchildren. Directors of King’s College, a mem- Interment will be in Temple Israel funeral home or crematory, Funeral Services will be held ber of the PA State Board of Educa- Cemetery, Swoyersville. or must name who is hand- at11 a.m. on Thursday at Church of FUNERALS tion, Board of Directors of the Na- Shiva will be observed at the ling arrangements, with tional Association of State Boards of Christ Uniting, 190 Sprague Ave., home of Jane and Peter Feinstein, address and phone number. Education and many other civic, Kingston, with the Rev. Carol Shavertown, today from 7 to 9 p.m., BELLANCO – Rosina, funeral 9:30 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of educational and religious organiza- Tuesday through Thursday from 2 We discourage handwritten Fleming officiating. Relatives and a.m. Tuesday in the Graziano Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy tions. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday notices; they incur a $15 friends may call at the church on Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Town- Family Parish Church, Luzerne. Madge spent her life volunteer- from 2 to 4 p.m. typing fee. Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Ar- ship. Mass of Christian Burial at MORACA – Attilio, funeral 9:30 a.m. ing and was Past Vice President of Memorial contributions, if desir- rangements are by Yeosock Funer- St. Joseph Marello Parish (Our today in the Graziano Funeral the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of Hadas- ed, may be made to the Esther and al Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains. Lady Mt. Carmel R.C. Church), Home Inc., 700 S. Township Blvd., sah, Past President of the United Nathan Klein Passover Endowment Pittston. Friends may call 4 to 7 Pittston Township. Mass of Chris- Way of Wyoming Valley, Past Presi- Fund, c/o of Temple Israel Syn- DENISE WILSON, 57, of Acade- p.m. today at the funeral home. tian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph dent of the League of Women Voters agogue, 236 S. River St., Wilkes- Court for veterans my Street, Plymouth, passed away CERZA – Irene, Mass of Christian Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s R.C. of PA and was chairman of Temple Barre. on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Burial 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Church). Israel’s 70th Anniversary Celebra- Condolences may be sent, by vis- Hospice Care of the VNA, St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. OLEKSY – Louis, funeral 9:30 a.m. tion. iting Madge’s obituary at www.ro- under consideration Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Barbara Parish), 28 Memorial St., today in Kiesinger Funeral Ser- She is survived by her husband of senbergfuneralchapel.com. Funeral arrangements are Exeter. Friends may call 8:30 to vices Inc., 255 McAlpine St., The Associated Press pending from the George A. Strish 9:15 a.m. at the Gubbiotti Funeral Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial HOLLIDAYSBURG — A west- Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave. Exeter. at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of St., Ashley. DICALOGERO – Marion, funeral Jesus Church, Dupont. Sylvia Kramer ern Pennsylvania county is con- 9:30 a.m. today in the Wroblewski O’MELKO – Josephine, funeral 9:30 sidering setting up a new special- THEODOSIA “TEDDY” WAR- Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming a.m. today in the E. Blake Collins March 22, 2012 ty court for veterans. GO, of Coal Street, Glen Lyon, Ave., Forty Fort. Office of Chris- Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Tom Shea, director of Blair passed away on Saturday, March tian Burial with Divine Liturgy at Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian ylvia Kramer, 94, of North Palm Kramer (wife Ruth) of Edwards- County’s Adult Parole and Proba- 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Byzantine S 24, 2012, at the Wilkes-Barre Gen- Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict’s Beach, Florida, formerly of Forty ville; daughter, Karen Winters (hus- tion Office, told The Altoona Mir- eral Hospital. Catholic Church, Swoyersville. Church, Wilkes-Barre. Fort, died Thursday in Hospice of DORRIS – Marjorie, funeral 10 a.m. band Ted) of North Palm Beach, ror that officials are trying to de- Arrangements are pending OWENS – William, funeral 11 a.m. Palm Beach County, West Palm Florida; grandchildren, Bennett today in the Victor M. Ferri Funer- Tuesday in the William A. Reese termine if such a court is needed from the George A. Strish, Inc. Fu- Beach, Florida. Winters of Moosic; Sloan Winters of al Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Funeral Chapel, rear 56 Gaylord She was born February 10, 1918, to help veterans deal with issues neral Home, 211West Main St., Forge. Mass of Christian Burial at Lititz; Rebecca Stitzer of Kingston; Ave., Plymouth. Friends may call in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the Glen Lyon. 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Allison Kramer of Wayne; eight that land them in the criminal jus- 6to 8 p.m. today. late Louis Rosenberg and Hilda Be- Church at the Parish of St. Mon- great-grandchildren. tice system. PALENCAR – Rose, graveside rent Rosenberg. Having resided in LEONARD ENDZA, 78, of ica, West Wyoming. Funeral services and interment State Supreme Court Justice services 10 a.m. today in Sacred Scranton since her childhood, she Harding, passed away Sunday, EICHMULLER – Ernest Sr., funeral Heart Cemetery, Dallas. were held at Star of David Cemetery Seamus McCaffery testified last March 25, 2012 at the Common- 5p.m. Wednesday in the H. was a 1936 graduate of Scranton RICE – Walter Jr., funeral 10:30 a.m. High School. She and her husband &Funeral Chapel, North Lauder- week in favor of a U.S. House bill wealth Hospice of Wilkes-Barre, Merritt Hughes Funeral Home today in the H. Merritt Hughes dale, Florida, on Friday, March 23. St. Luke’s Villa. Inc., 451N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. were proud, founding members of to provide money for such courts. Funeral Home Inc., 451N. Main Shiva will be observed in the Funeral arrangements are Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. the Beacons Club, Scranton. Prior He and Justice Ronald Castille St., Wilkes-Barre. 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THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ NEWS MONDAY, MARCH 26,2012 PAGE 9A Facebook Is Vegas rail gamble or good bet? Victim of chimp is password DesertXpress is on the verge of landing $4.9 billion suing state inquiries to loan from White House. Woman mauled by primate By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press says Connecticut governor be probed knew animal was dangerous. VICTORVILLE, Calif. — On adusty, rock-strewn expanse at Focus is whether employers the edge of the Mojave Desert, making requests during job acompany linked to Senate The Associated Press Majority Leader Harry Reid HARTFORD, Conn. — A interviews are breaking law. wants to build a bullet train Connecticut woman who was that would rocket tourists mauled and severely injured by from the middle of nowhere to an out-of-control chimpanzee By MANUEL VALDES the gambling palaces of Las Ve- and is now suing the state says Associated Press gas. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, as then- SEATTLE — Two U.S. sen- Privately held DesertXpress mayor of Stamford, knew the ators are asking Attorney Gen- is on the verge of landing a $4.9 animal was dangerous. eral Eric Holder to investigate billion loan from the Obama In an interview with The whether employers asking for administration to build the150 Hartford Courant, Charla Nash Facebook passwords during job mph train, which could be a said the chimpanzee got loose interviews are violating federal lifeline for a region devastated and roamed Stamford in 2003. law, their offices announced by the housing crash or a crap She says Malloy knew the Sunday. shoot for taxpayers weary of chimp’s owner, Sandra Herold, Troubled by reports of the Washington spending. AP PHOTO and allowed her to take him practice, Democratic Sens. The vast park-and-ride pro- This artist’s rendering provided by DesertXpress shows the proposed DesertXpress high-speed home and warned that he Chuck Schum- ject hinges on the untested train that would whisk gamblers from Victorville, Calif., to Las Vegas. should be locked up. She was er of New York idea that car-loving Califor- attacked by the animal in Feb- and Richard nians will drive about 100 lection point for millions of driv- ruary 2009. Blumenthal of miles from the Los Angeles ar- ers heading north to Las Vegas. “I know he was the mayor Connecticut ea, pull off busy Interstate 15 Bringing the line deeper into the when Travis was running loose said they are and board a train for the final populous Los Angeles area that time in 2003. (Herold) calling on the leg to the famous Strip. would raise formidable challeng- knew him. And she said he al- Department of Planners imagine that miles, Mack said, from crossing nu- lowed her to take Travis home Schumer Justice and the lions of travelers a year will merous freeways to finding space and said (to) keep him locked U.S. Equal Em- one day flock to a station out- for track. up,” she said. “I think it was ployment Op- side down-on-its-luck Victor- The lot now dotted with spind- said that if he got loose again, portunity ville, a small city where shut- ly creosote bushes has room for they were going to shoot him. Commission to tered storefronts pock the his- 15,000 parking spaces. Bags That’s what Sandra told me.” launch investi- toric downtown. would be checked through to ho- Malloy’s senior adviser, Roy gations. The An alliance of business and tel rooms. At peak hours, trains Occhiogrosso, said Friday the senators are political rainmakers from The would depart every 20 minutes. governor may have met and sending letters Strip to Capitol Hill is backing Mack says an average round-trip spoken with Herold when she Blumenthal to the heads of the project that could become fare could be as low as $75, attended one or more of his pe- the agencies. the first high-speed system to though documents estimate riodic meetings with the pub- The Associated Press report- break ground under President $100. lic. But he said it was “never ed last week that some private Barack Obama’s push to mod- AP PHOTO Mack says the train will deliver about the chimp” and not and public agencies around the ernize the U.S. rail network — Victorville Mayor Ryan McEachron stands on a plot of land that is convenience — and for a price, about the incident Nash men- country are asking job seekers and give the Democratic presi- proposed for a station for the high-speed rail line to Las Vegas. luxury — that studies show pas- tioned. for their social media creden- dent’s re-election prospects a sengers want. Nash’s lawyers say state en- tials. The practice has alarmed lift in battleground Nevada. McEachron envisions a bustling and Canadian transportation gi- DesertXpress officials once vironmental officials received privacy advocates, but the legal- Transportation Secretary transportation oasis with a hotel, ant Bombardier, a DesertXpress boasted they would build the line reports and complaints about ity of it remains murky. Ray LaHood has publicly restaurants, maybe even homes, strategic adviser that wants to with private dollars, but they the danger and that the state On Friday, Facebook warned blessed the train — it means on the proposed station site. He supply its rail cars. now plan to rely on FRA financ- was required by law to remove employers not to ask job appli- jobs, he says — and it’s cleared believes drivers can be enticed Adecision on the loan is not ing to cover the bulk of the cost. Travis, but did nothing. cants for their passwords to the several regulatory hurdles in out of their cars, even in a region expected until mid-year, but the Mack didn’t directly answer if She said the chimpanzee site so they can poke around on Washington. where the notion of rail travel can company has spent about $30 the company turned to the FRA was “a known danger” in a resi- their profiles. The company Yet even as the Federal Rail- seem as distant as a New York million sharpening its plan and because private investors were dential area. threatened legal action against road Administration considers subway. refining ridership projections. unwilling to take the risk, but Aspokesman for the state applications that violate its awarding what would be, by The company is “going to have Rising gas prices and increasing said the loan terms are attractive. environmental agency would long-standing policy against far, the largest loan of its type, to market and market hard in or- traffic congestion could help tick- “When somebody comes and not comment because Nash’s sharing passwords. its own research warns it’s dif- der to get the ridership they need et sales, and the company is tout- tells me I will build a system that case is before the state claims AFacebook executive cau- ficult to predict how many peo- to support paying back the loan,” ing reduced air pollution from pays for itself, I’m suspicious,” commission. tioned that if an employer dis- ple will ride the train, a critical the mayor says. “I think you can fewer cars on the road. said Hasan Ikhrata, executive di- Nash has a $50 million law- covers that a job applicant is a measure of financial survival, change the thinking.” “It’s Victorville that makes the rector of the Southern California suit against the estate of Hero- member of a protected group, an Associated Press review Along with Reid, the presi- project work,” says chief execu- Association of Governments, ld, who died in May 2010. She the employer may be vulnerable found. dent’s most influential Demo- tive Andrew Mack. which questioned ridership po- also has a request before the to claims of discrimination if it There are other skeptics, as cratic ally in Congress, the plan is Far from being a train from no- tential in a report last year. state’s claims commissioner doesn’t hire that person. well. being advanced by casino devel- where, company planners see the “There is no high-speed rail sys- for permission to pursue a $150 Personal information such as “It’s insanity,” says Thomas oper and contractor Anthony struggling city of 115,000, once a tem in the world that operates million lawsuit against the gender, race, religion and age Finkbiner of the Intermodal Marnell II, whose credits include stop on storied Route 66, as a col- without subsidies.” state. are often displayed on a Face- Transportation Institute at the building the Bellagio and Wynn book profile — all details that University of Denver. “People Las Vegas and who heads Mar- are protected by federal em- won’t drive to a train to go nell Companies, the majority ployment law. someplace. 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PAGE 10AMONDAY, MARCH 26,2012 ➛ NEWS THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com W.Va. fire prompts local support House GOP budget becomes issue

Saturday house fire kills nine Proposal’s architect sparred minimal Demo- ting Medicaid payments and people in all after birthday with top Democrats over its cratic congres- shifting oversight to states and sional support, sharply cutting other domestic party guests had left. political fallout. is quickly programs. sharpening as a House Budget Committee line of division Chairman Ryan, who authored a By JOHN RABY By STEPHEN BRAUN for the fall cam- similar plan last year sunk by Associated Press Associated Press Ryan paign, pitting White House and Democratic CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As WASHINGTON — The new GOP and tea congressional opposition, agreed Talma Isabell coped with the debt-slashing budget plan party pressure for a reined-in that Romney backed his plan gen- crushing heartache of losing her pushed by House Republicans budget against White House and erally. But he said the former daughter and five grandchildren heated up as a presidential cam- Democratic Party alarms about a Massachusetts governor might in a house fire that killed nine paign issue Sunday as the propos- weakened Medicare system and not be in complete lockstep with people in all, several dozen peo- al’s architect, Rep. Paul Ryan of tax relief for the wealthy. his vision. ple surrounded the woman and Wisconsin, sparred with top “This is a sharp, clear differ- “I’m not expecting everyone to her family at church Sunday Democrats over its political fal- ence with two different futures,” enact every little piece,” Ryan with their arms raised and their lout and economic consequenc- Ryan said. Despite growing signs said, adding that he expects Rom- heads bowed in prayer. es. that the U.S economy is strug- ney will back the plan’s main Seven children and two adults Senior White House adviser gling back to life, Ryan threw planks. died in the early Saturday blaze AP PHOTO David Plouffe dismissed the GOP down a marker for the fall nation- Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., in Charleston, about 11 miles Investigators sift through debris after a fatal house fire on Sat- plan Sunday as “a lot of candy, al election, saying that the GOP cautioned his party would blunt east of the church. Isabell’s urday in Charleston, W.Va. The cause is under investigation. not a lot of vegetables,” and plan is the only alternative to a the Ryan plan again as it did last daughter, 26-year-old Alisha charged that it would be “rubber- looming debt crisis versus Oba- year, also noting the election year Carter-Camp, had celebrated neral costs. And at the Charles- 7-year-old son, Bryan Timothy stamped” as law if leading Repub- ma’s “path of debt and decline.” “contrast with Democrats.” He her birthday at the home the ton hotel where Carter-Camp Camp, was removed from life lican presidential hopeful Mitt The GOP proposal — en- said Senate Democrats would of- night before her death. worked at the front desk for six support between 8:30 a.m. and 9 Romney is elected. dorsed by Romney last week dur- fer up a rival tax reform plan on Isabell and several relatives months, hotel administrative as- a.m. Sunday, said Charleston Po- “This is really the Romney- ing a meeting with GOP congres- tax day, April 15, calling for in- gathered at Maranatha Fellow- sistant Kathy Mullins said dona- lice Sgt. Bobby Eggleton. Ryan plan,” Plouffe said, adding sional leaders — would slice $5.3 creased taxes on wealthy Ameri- ship Church in St. Albans on tions are being collected that With two years separating the that its mix of across-the-board trillion from President Barack cans along the lines of the “Buf- Sunday, getting hugs and will be given to the family. sisters, Bausley said the pair had tax cuts and stiff budget cuts Obama’s budget over the coming fett Rule” acclaimed by billio- prayers from fellow worship- The blaze tore through the been virtually inseparable since “showers huge tax cuts on mil- decade through tax reforms and naire Nebraska investor Warren pers. Just a few hours before, the two-story home hours after the they were children. Lisa, as Car- lionaires and billionaires paid for sweeping program cuts. The plan Buffett. fire claimed its ninth victim, a 7- last guest had left Carter-Camp’s ter-Camp was known, always by senior and veterans.” aims to shrink U.S. deficits by “Let’s be fair, you should pay year-old boy who died after be- 26th birthday party. was teased about having her The House GOP debt-reduc- $3.1trillion over the next decade, more than your secretary,” ing removed from life support at Jason Bausley said Carter- younger sister with her. tion plan, unveiled last week with reducing tax burdens while cut- Schumer said. ahospital. Camp was his niece and that she “Lisa’s just always felt obli- Pastor Darren Powell de- rented the home. Her sister, La- gated to look out for Tasha,” scribed how he went to the hos- tasha Jones Isabell, lived there Bausley said. pital a few hours after the fire to be with Isabell. He said there along with the sisters’ children. 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WORLD OPINION Apple should take lead to protect copyrighting

PPLE IS IN hot water buck their way. yet again after 22 Chi- Apple likes to portray itself nese authors accused as a lifestyle leader, but it also Athe U.S. tech-behe- should play a leading role in moth of selling unlicensed ver- promoting copyright protec- sions of their books via its on- tion in China. Unfortunately at line store and demanded mil- times like this, it seems it is fo- lions of dollars in compensa- cused solely on the ends rather tion. than the means. This is not the first time the If Apple had conducted stric- big-A has been accused of such ter examination regarding copyright violations. copyright affairs AChinese writer and If Apple had before purchasing several publishing conducted the independent agencies filed a simi- stricter developers’ appli- lar suit in August, and cations, the dis- in September six writ- examination pute would never ers demanded 6.5 mil- regarding have arisen. lion yuan ($1million) copyright affairs To fulfill its in compensation for …the dispute commitment to copyright infringe- protecting intel- ment of 23 books. would never have lectual property According to its arisen. rights, Apple guidelines Apple re- needs to take quires the developers timely and effec- to secure the rights to any ma- tive measures to root out the terial, and certainly the finger pirated products in its online of blame should first be point- store and should use its un- Weak impact fee on drilling could impact your wallet ed at the independent software doubted clout to be a role mod- developers in China who pirat- el safeguarding intellectual ed the books in the first place. property rights in the digital OVER THE next few weeks, schools, such as Penn State University and Yet it remains to be seen era. counties across the state – Temple University, would be cut 40 to 50 whether Apple will successful- including Luzerne County – COMMENTARY percent over that time. ly be able to totally pass the China Today, Beijing must decide whether to Continuing those tremendous budget cuts adopt a limited impact fee STATE REP. EDDIE DAY could force more local property tax hikes, on the Marcellus Shale PASHINSKI teacher layoffs and more students paying fees QUOTE OF THE DAY natural gas industry. For for sports and other activates. Higher tuition counties with little drilling – such as Luzerne When Gov. Corbett signed Act 13 in Febru- bills would leave thousands of college stu- “These teens are at risk, not due –the embarrassingly low impact fee, loss of ary, oil and gas company executives must dents to choose between racking up more to their lifestyle or sexual local control and weak environmental protec- have been popping champagne bottles. The debt and ending their dreams of a college orientation. They’re at risk tions is a terrible deal. With another year of industry’s lobbying in Harrisburg paid off education. deep state budget cuts likely, local taxpayers with an ineffective tax rate of less than 1 Counties and local taxpayers should never because of the cultural perception could feel it, too. percent per well, the lowest rate of every have been put in this position. The governor of their lifestyle and sexual Luzerne County has only two nongas- major gas-producing state in the country. and Republicans controlling the Legislature producing wells and would get only about Hardworking Pennsylvanians pay more should have passed a reasonable tax that is orientation …” $22,600 this year from the impact fee. Every than double the tax rate in personal income fair to the industry and public. The industry John Dawe dollar helps, but that will not address the tax and the same companies, including Ex- can afford it. The NEPA Rainbow Alliance spokesman last week outlined the reason industry’s real impacts on our communities. xon, Chevron and BP, pay a severance tax of When Exxon announced a $9.4 billion for newly instituted Safe Zone meetings, which offer emotional support, When Gov. Tom Corbett and Republicans 7.5 percent in Texas, 7 percent in Oklahoma profit in just the fourth-quarter last year, a education and a social outlet for the area’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and controlling the Legislature negotiated the bill and 5.8 percent in West Virginia. company vice president said, “We remain transgender youths. –now Act 13 – they focused almost entirely This law isn’t in the best interests of tax- bullish on the future of natural gas as an on the counties with extensive drilling. They payers. We should have passed a severance energy source,” adding that natural gas “will ignored the consequences to Luzerne County, tax that’s competitive with other states and play the dominant role going forward.” where pipelines and natural gas compressor used the additional revenue for needs state- Iguess that’s little comfort when a senior Alittle justice at last stations will be built and the damage to our wide. Instead, the law basically gave corpo- citizen gets a property tax bill, a second-grade roads and bridges from thousands of industry rate welfare to some of the most profitable classroom gets more crowded or a college trucks will be realized. companies in the world at the same time the student won’t be able to afford to finish N 1986, JOHN “Ivan” Holocaust The law actually makes the impacts here Corbett administration is proposing more school this year. This Marcellus Shale law is a Demjanjuk was deported survivors worse by stripping most of the zoning power cuts to schools, higher education and the wasted opportunity. The people of Pennsylva- from the United States to and others from local officials to place reasonable limits health safety net. nia deserved better and they should demand IIsrael to stand trial for brought at on the industry. That means municipalities If the governor’s latest budget proposal is that the governor change this law to make it committing murder and acts least 10 pet- have little ability to determine where pipe- enacted, state funding for the average class- fair to the people and the gas industry. of extraordinary violence itions de- lines and natural gas compressor stations, room of 25 students in the Wilkes-Barre Area against humanity during 1942 manding such as one proposed by Chief Gathering and Hanover Area school districts will have and 1943. Dozens of Israeli Demjanjuk that Demjan- State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, of Wilkes-Barre, is LLC near a Dallas School District complex, been cut by $13,000 over the last two years. aDemocrat representing the 121st District in Lu- Holocaust survivors identified juk be tried are built. Our state universities and state-related zerne County. Demjanjuk as “Ivan the Terri- for lesser war crimes while ble,” a notorious prison guard serving as a guard in other con- at the Treblinka extermina- centration camps. tion camp. While the Jewish state MAIL BAG LETTERS FROM READERS Clearly, an effort was made passed on the opportunity to lence will continue to soar and costs to the to publicize the proceedings, convict Demjanjuk, it was Ger- SEND US YOUR OPINION which, like the 1962 Adolf many of all places that decided Church will dearly miss nation, particularly Medicare and Med- Eichmann trial, was used as a to pursue the matter, eventual- Letters to the editor must include the icaid, will grow. This includes an estimat- means of confronting the hor- ly convicting the Ukrainian in disabled veteran’s dog writer’s name, address and daytime ed 500 percent increase in combined Medi- phone number for verification. Letters rors – and the moral lessons – May 2011 for helping to mur- care and Medicaid spending and a 400 e extend our deepest sympathy to should be no more than 250 words. We of the Holocaust. der 28,000 Jews as a guard at percent increase in out-of-pocket costs for Ray for the tragic loss of his friend, reserve the right to edit and limit writers families. Like Eichmann, Demjanjuk the Sobibor extermination W to one published letter every 30 days. was found guilty under the Na- camp. Dudley. • Email: [email protected] Efforts must be made now to address the zis and Nazi Collaborators Demjanjuk died March 17 Ray, a disabled veteran and a devoted • Fax: 570-829-5537 multiple, complex challenges of the dis- (Punishment) Law of1950 and outside prison walls in a Ger- parishioner of the Resurrection of the Lord • Mail: Mail Bag, The Times Leader, 15 ease on individuals, families and govern- N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1 sentenced to death by hanging man retirement home while Polish National Catholic Church of Ed- ment. –the second case of capital waiting for his appeal to be wardsville, brought Dudley to Mass every Iapplaud recent federal efforts toward punishment in Israel’s history. heard. Understandably, many Sunday and any other time he came to drafting a National Alzheimer’s Plan and But Demjanjuk appealed –particularly Holocaust survi- church. hope that efforts are continued to increase and in 1993 the Supreme vors – were disappointed by Dudley was truly an outstanding dog Pennsylvania must plan education and resources for those individu- Court overturned the lower Demjanjuk’s ability to avoid that loved everyone, and everyone loved als and families affected by a dementia court’s decision. The justices – justice. him. Ray would open the door to his van for impact of Alzheimer’s diagnosis. While these efforts are ongoing nationally, it is vital that Pennsylvania also basing themselves in part on But even within the frame- and Dudley would jump out and run up the his month the Alzheimer’s Association develop a state plan to address dementia- new evidence that became work of justice all is not lost. church steps. I would open the door, and released new facts and figures on the capable home and community-based ser- available after the disintegra- According to Germany’s Dem- he would dash right in and go to my purse Tscope of Alzheimer’s disease and relat- vices, public safety issues, quality resi- tion of the Soviet Union – janjuk decision, even serving ed dementias in the United States. looking for his treats. dential care services and support services ruled that a reasonable doubt as an accessory to murder is a Someone develops Alzheimer’s every 68 Dudley greeted everyone as they came for families. remained as to whether or not punishable crime. seconds, and today an estimated 5.4 mil- into our church. During Mass he would sit With the devastating impact on individu- Demjanjuk was in fact Ivan the on Ray’s lap, and you never heard a peep lion Americans have the disease. Within The Jerusalem Post Pennsylvania, there are an estimated als, families and the nation’s health care Terrible. from him. Yes, we will truly miss our dear 400,000 individuals with Alzheimer’s or a system, solving the Alzheimer’s crisis is Editorial Board friend, Dudley. Again, we extend our related dementia. By 2025, there will be as urgent and more pressing than ever. Alz- PRASHANT SHITUT prayers and our deepest sympathy to Ray. many as 6.7 million people with Alzheim- heimer’s can’t wait and neither can fam- President and CEO/Impressions Media er’s and up to 16 million by midcentury. ilies. JOSEPH BUTKIEWICZ MARK E. JONES Margaret Garvin Alzheimer’s has profound implications Linda Martin Vice President/Executive Editor Editorial Page Editor Edwardsville for the nation. As baby boomers age, preva- Harveys Lake

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artist. This whole thing has been “if Tim Curley wanted to verify surreal.” that, Jerry offered to give him HIP-HOP The song is endorsed by the SANDUSKY the name and number of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team young kid,” Amendola said. and Hartnell himself. It can be “Curley seemed satisfied with Continued from Page 1A purchased for $1 at both Continued from Page 1A that,” he said, and did not get to put them together, but how?” www.hartnelldown.com and uation, but how can you say it’s the boy’s name from Sandusky. He saw an opportunity in Hart- www.tommymulamusic.com. murder if there’s no body?” said “The reason he remembers is nell. Mula was a fan of the hip-hop 1982 Penn State alumna Wendy that Jerry contacted him after “He’s always falling down culture from an early age. Silverwood, a saleswoman from that shower situation and said when he plays, and it’s because he “I grew up listening to hip-hop. West Chester, Pa., who said she someone from Penn State may tries so hard. It became a sort of My brother was break dancing on believes Paterno was not given a contact him,” Amendola said. inside joke. People would Tweet cardboard boxes when I was 8. fair shake. “If you don’t know “He said nothing sexual oc- the hashtag ‘#HartnellDown’ He started rapping, his friends who the victim is, and you can’t curred at that time between him while he was playing. He eventu- start rapping and I caught on to identify and speak with them, and Jerry. In fact, the mother ally got a Twitter, endorsed that it.” how can you bring charges?” said Jerry was a godsend to the tag, and turned it into the #Hart- “I love the sampling in hip- As recently as Thursday, family.” nellDown Foundation.” hop,” Mula said. “It’s a way to dis- Sandusky’s lawyer argued in Caroline Roberto, a lawyer for “I like that he took something cover new music. ‘Oh, where did court filings that there wasn’t Curley, said only that Curley everyone was making fun of him they sample that beat from?’ For enough evidence to support the acted appropriately judging by for and turned it into something me, it was a way to learn about charges relating to Victim 2. what he knew at the time. Curl- positive.” music that was before my time.” Sandusky, 68, faces 52 criminal ey and Schultz have both denied #HartnellDown provides sup- Mula, now a Phoenix, Ariz., counts involving 10 boys dating the allegations and are asking a port to charities that support resident, and his brother used to to the late 1990s and denies all judge to dismiss the charges. hockey and children and commu- SUBMITTED PHOTO perform in the area known as the the allegations. Prosecutors said this month nities around the United States Scranton native Tommy Mula points a hockey stick and wears Black Lung Brothers. The lawyer, Joe Amendola, in a court filing that they still did and Canada. hockey gear to promote his hip-hop song about a hockey player. He currently has three solo al- told The Associated Press that a not know the boy’s identity, rais- Mula takes trips to California bums out, the latest called “Go young man contacted him after ing questions about whether the to record songs with his brother, agent, and he loved it. Within The song continues to grow in With The Flow.” He has a fourth Sandusky’s November arrest to man’s lawyer contacted the at- Dorian. It was on his most recent three hours it was up on the web- popularity, with much thanks to one in the works. say he believed he might be the torney general’s office. trip that he decided this was it; it site, Hartnell was Tweeting Mula’s favorite sports team. “This just goes to show that if person referred to as Victim 2. Victim 2 is not the only mys- was time for the hockey song. about it, it was his cell phone ring “Not only are these guys listen- you follow your dreams, follow After meeting with him, along tery in the case. “I recorded it, brought it to my tone. Then other Flyers started ing to it, they’ve been Tweeting your instincts, you really can do with his mother and adult broth- There is a second alleged vic- agent for a listen and she loved it. Tweeting it and it took off. It was about it. They’ve been encourag- anything. It’s great to be able to er, Amendola was left with tim who has not been identified She got in touch with Scott’s like wildfire.” ing people to check me out as an say that I’m doing this.” doubts. by investigators and is being “I wasn’t sure he was,” Amen- called Victim 8. A grand jury re- dola said. “I’m still not sure. I port alleged he was seen by haven’t been able to verify it. Penn State janitor Jim Calhoun HEALTH Jerry’s very sure.” in fall 2000 in athletic depart- Amendola said that the young ment showers with Sandusky, man told him Sandusky had not pinned against the wall as Sand- Continued from Page 1A abused him, but that he later ob- usky performed oral sex on him. in the way insurance companies tained a lawyer and cut off con- Calhoun told another janitor do business, including forbidding tact. Amendola does not plan to and a supervisor what he saw, them from denying coverage due subpoena the young man and the grand jury said, but as of No- to pre-existing medical condi- declined to identify him or his vember suffered from dementia tions and limiting how much lawyer. and was described as incompe- they can charge older people. “I don’t want to put someone tent to testify. The law envisions that insurers on the stand who might say Amendola considers the will be able to accommodate ol- something completely differ- charges related to Victim 2 and der and sicker people without ent,” Amendola said. “And quite Victim 8 the weakest part of the facing financial ruin because of honestly, now that he’s got a government’s case. its most disputed element, the re- lawyer, he might say something “I think that creates a prob- quirement that Americans have different.” lem for the commonwealth,” he insurance or pay a penalty. Records supplied by prosecu- said. “And the commonsensical Another major piece of the law tors indicate some purported reaction would be, if the stuff re- is an expansion of the Medicaid victims have changed their sto- ally occurred, why didn’t they program for low-income Ameri- ries, the lawyer said. come forward and say, ‘I’m the cans that will provide coverage to “Several of the kids, who are guy’?” more than 15 million people who so-called victims now, initially State prosecutors, who need currently earn too much to qual- said nothing happened,” Amen- to be able to prove the ages of ify. dola said. “And now they’re vic- victims, declined to discuss the By 2019, about 95 percent of tims.” issue of the two identities. the country will have health in- AP PHOTO Mike McQueary, who in 2002 “This case has been the result surance if the law is allowed to Awoman adds a flower to the sidewalk around the Supreme Court on the eve of the Supreme Court was a graduate assistant for the of an extensive investigation take full effect, the Congressional arguments on President Obama’s health care legislation. football team, testified at the and an extensive grand jury in- Budget Office estimates. December preliminary hearing vestigation,” said Nils Frederik- Reams of court filings attest Dellinger, who served in the Clin- The administration argues about the significance of what that he saw Sandusky and the sen, a spokesman for the attor- that the changes are being count- ton administration Justice De- Congress has ample authority to they are about to decide. boy, both naked, after hearing ney general’s office. “We have a ed on by people with chronic dis- partment, said opponents have do what it did. If its action was The six hours of argument skin-on-skin slapping sounds. high degree of confidence in the eases, touted by women who succeeded in keeping the focus rare, it is only because Congress time is the most scheduled since He called it “extremely sexual” case, but we’re not going to dis- have been denied coverage for on the insurance requirement in- was dealing with a problem that the mid-1960s. The court will re- and “some kind of intercourse.” cuss the strategy of how our their pregnancies, and backed by stead of two provisions that will has stymied Democratic and Re- lease audio recordings of the ar- McQueary said he reported prosecutors plan to present the Americans over 50 but not yet old keep insurers from discriminat- publican administrations for guments on the same day they what he saw in the locker room case in court. It’s just not appro- enough to qualify for Medicare, ing against sicker and older peo- many decades: How to get ade- take place. The first time that shower to Paterno and Penn priate.” who face age-inflated insurance ple. “The other two are very pop- quate health care to as many peo- happened was when the court State administrators Tim Curl- To establish the age of anony- premiums. ular, and no one discusses them,” ple as possible, and at a reason- heard argument in the Bush v. ey and Gary Schultz. Exactly mous children in child pornog- Republicans are leading the Dellinger said. able cost. Gore case that settled the 2000 what he saw and what he told raphy cases, prosecutors some- fight to kill the law either by the The White House has belated- The justices also will take up presidential election. The last oc- them are both certain to be hot- times have pediatric specialists court or through congressional ly begun touting parts of the law whether the rest of the law can re- casion was the argument in the ly contested at Sandusky’s trial, apply standard measures of de- repeal. They say the worst fears already in effect, including allow- main in place if the insurance Citizens United case that wound as well as at the pending trials of velopment, a technique that about what they derisively call ing offspring to stay on their par- mandate falls and, separately, up freeing businesses from long- Curley and Schultz on charges might be used in the Sandusky “Obamacare” already have come ents’ insurance until age 26 and whether Congress lacked the standing limits on political they failed to properly report case. to pass in the form of higher costs reducing older Americans’ pre- power to expand the Medicaid spending. suspected abuse. “It’s a little bit unusual to and regulations, claims that the scription drug costs by closing program. Outside groups filed a record Penn State trustees have said prove a child rape case this way, law’s supporters dispute. GOP the so-called “donut hole.” The court also will consider 136 briefs dealing with the four is- Paterno’s lack of follow-up after but it’s also unusual to have an presidential candidates all prom- Having rarely talked about the whether the challenge is prema- sues the court will take up over McQueary’s report was behind eyewitness to child rape,” said ise to repeal it if elected. law since he signed it, Obama is- ture under a 19th-century tax law the next three days. their decision to summarily fire Christopher Mallios, a former “Obamacare has already pro- sued a brief statement Friday. because the insurance require- Justice Clarence Thomas, re- him in November, before the Philadelphia deputy district at- ven unpopular and unafforda- “The law has made a difference ment doesn’t kick in until 2014 marking on the sheer volume of end of the football season. The torney who helps train police ble,” House Speaker John Boehn- for millions of Americans, and and people who remain unin- the health care filings, noted they dismissal of Paterno, who died and prosecutors in sexual vio- er, an Ohio Republican, said on over time, it will help give even sured wouldn’t have to pay a pen- filled a large mail bin. “I said, ‘Oh in January of lung cancer, has lence cases. the law’s second anniversary. more working and middle-class alty until they file their 2014 in- my goodness, look at all that rankled alumni and other sup- Jurors may wonder why the Polls have consistently shown families the security they de- come taxes in early 2015. work,’ ” Thomas told law stu- porters. young men have not stepped the public is at best ambivalent serve.” Taking this way out of the case dents at Wake Forest University. Even the year of the shower forward, despite the detailed re- about the benefits of the health The main event before the would relieve the justices of ren- The school posted a video of his incident is in dispute. ports of abuse and the extensive care law, and that a majority of court is Tuesday’s argument over dering a decision in political high talk. Sandusky’s lawyer said that publicity surrounding Sandus- Americans believe the insurance the constitutionality of the indi- season, just months before the The case arrives at a high court his client is convinced it was in ky’s arrest. But that would not requirement is unconstitutional. vidual insurance requirement. presidential election. in which ideology and political af- 2001, not 2002 as the prosecu- be surprising, Mallios said, giv- The administration’s public The states and the National Fed- The justices like to say they filiation align for the first time in tion has said, and that Sandusky en what he saw during investi- education campaign has come eration of Independent Business give the same attention to the generations. The four Democrat- offered to help Curley find the gations in Philadelphia of abuse under strong criticism from its al- say Congress lacked authority small cases as the big ones. But ic appointees make up the liberal boy when the administrator allegations against Roman Ca- lies who say the White House has under the Constitution for its un- everything about the court’s wing, while the five justices asked him about McQueary’s tholic clergy members. been timid in the face of relent- precedented step of forcing handling of health care suggests named by Republican presidents complaint. Amendola said Curl- “A lot of the victims did not less Republican attacks. Americans to buy insurance there is no doubt among the form a cohesive conservative ma- ey never mentioned McQue- tell anyone about what had hap- Washington lawyer Walter whether they want it or not. court’s six men and three women jority on several key issues. ary’s name, and Sandusky does pened to them until well into not recall seeing McQueary. their 50s,” he said. “They just Sandusky told Curley at the couldn’t talk about it. Even the oil and gas industry. non-drilling communities that economic uncertainty and pro- time that he knew the young when the investigators were REPORT The report also notes that 30 can be impacted by increased vides no recourse to mitigate im- man in question but they had able to piece together their iden- percent of the state portion of im- traffic and congestion, place- pacts in non-drilling counties,” been only horsing around, slid- tities by talking to other vic- pact fee revenue will go toward ment of pipelines and compres- the report states. ing around inside the wet show- tims, some just wouldn’t talk Continued from Page 1A environmental uses such as con- sor stations, and population and Teri Ooms, executive director er, the lawyer said. about it.” because they’re totally mischar- servation districts, additional cost of living increases related to of the Institute for Public Policy Sandusky said back then that acterized in the report,” Miskin money for enforcement of water drilling. The law provides no rev- and Economic Development, said. and air regulations, open space enue to enhance the quality of said the report is significant “be- Among the strengths noted in and heritage parks. life for those communities’ resi- cause it traces the evolution of for worship, and keep what we the report are provisions that al- But the law also runs counter dents. both the House and Senate bills CHURCH have now as an outreach cen- low counties and municipalities to many principles supported by And it notes that Arkansas, as well as provides the analysis of ter.” in which gas drilling occurs to re- the institutes, the study notes. Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, the final provisions and is pre- “We’re here so that people of ceive revenue from the industry “For example, it strips munici- West Virginia and Wyoming all sented in a way that everyone can Continued from Page 3A all types, Christian and non- to offset impacts. palities of their power of local have natural gas drilling taxes or understand it.” the Lord would put us there be- Christian, can come into the The proceeds can be spent on zoning and land use planning. It fees that benefit all of residents Kenneth Klemow, associate di- cause there’s a great need Kingdom of God and know that infrastructure improvement and makes the tax optional and puts either through education, com- rector of the Institute for Energy there.” they don’t have to stay in the repair and can fund numerous the burden of collecting, enforc- munity programs or tax reduc- and Environmental Research for O’Boyle and Smyth began the condition that they’re in, thanks programs and community enhan- ing and allocation on the local tions. Northeastern Pennsylvania, con- process about a year ago. to what Jesus has done for us.” cements such as environmental government. This has the ability “Based on this analysis, our In- curred, adding that the report The congregation is made up In addition to Sunday servic- programs, trails, parks, recre- to create an uneven playing field stitutes do not support Act 13, as provides “a unique and timely of five families, about 25 mem- es, the church will hold prayer ation, open space, flood plain with counties opting in or out it falls short of its objective of analysis. We hope that it will bers, but O’Boyle expects it to services on Tuesday nights at management, conservation dis- and assessing the tax at different providing local governments prove useful to decision-makers grow. 6:30. Ladies Bible study will tricts, tax reductions, affordable levels,” the report states. with revenue to mitigate the neg- and the public still trying to un- “As it grows, which we know take place Thursdays at 10:30 housing, social services and The report also contends that ative impacts of drilling and ac- derstand and deal with the com- it will, we’re going to look for a.m. and family Bible study will schools for training workers in the law discriminates against tually increases the potential for plexities of Act 13.” something right off the square go on Friday nights at 6:30. CMYK

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Kentucky, Kansas advance to Final Four AP PHOTO New York Yankees designated hitter Raul Ibanez has struggled at the plate this spring. Yankee DH Ibanez left searching for answers

Former Philadelphia Phillie can’t seem to get on track at the plate with his new team.

By PAUL SOKOLOSKI [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. – A couple of high chop- pers, a strikeout, a few lazy fly balls. This is what passes for accomplishment when hitting a baseball becomes the monumental struggle that it has for Raul Ibanez this spring. “Progressing,” is the way Ibanez described his struggling swing. The former Phillies fan favorite-turned Yankees designated hitter would take anything resembling a hit these days. He entered Sunday’s game with De- AP PHOTO AP PHOTO troit batting just .075. And although he Kentucky’s Darius Miller holds the net after cutting it down after an his Kansas coach Bill Self celebrates with guard Elijah Johnson (15) during blasted his first home run of spring train- team’s South Regional victory over Baylor in Atlanta. The Wildcats won, the second half of the Midwest Regional final against North Carolina on ing Saturday, it was just his third hit in 40 82-70. Sunday in St. Louis. Kansas won, 80-67. at-bats through 14 spring games. So Ibanez spent Sunday morning hon- ing his stroke with the Scranton/Wilkes- ’Cats make it look easy; Jayhawks get the best Barre Yankees, now known as the Em- pire State Yankees, during a minor league camp day - when Yankees minor Louisville looms next of their former coach leaguers squared off in exhibition games against each other. By PAUL NEWBERRY with rival Louisville in the national By NANCY ARMOUR “It’s awesome,” center Jeff Withey His final four trips to the plate during AP Sports Writer semifinals Saturday at New Orleans. AP National Writer said. “There’s no better feeling than the session were telling. ATLANTA — Kentucky could’ve Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 19 ST. LOUIS — Nothing personal, this right now.” Ibanez showed he still has the hustle cut the nets down at halftime. points, Anthony Davis added 18 Roy. And how’s this for symmetry? Kan- and desire, barely beating out a bounder Actually, the Wildcats probably points and 11 rebounds, and Ter- Tyshawn Taylor broke out of his sas began this year’s tournament in would’ve been good skipping the cer- rence Jones dazzled in all the over- slumpinabigwaySunday, scoring22 Omaha, Neb., the same place as four SeeIBANEZ ,Page 5B emony altogether. looked areas to lead the Wildcats pointsandleadingKansasbacktothe years ago. ASouth Regional title is fine, but (36-2) on Sunday. For all the hoopla Final Four with an 80-67 victory over As the game ended, Taylor — what matters to this bunch of future sure to surround the next game in its former coach Roy Williams and top- much maligned for his shooting H.S. GIRLS SOCCER NBA stars is breaking out the scis- basketball-crazed state, Kentucky seeded North Carolina. strugglesduringthefirstthreegames sors in the Big Easy. won’t consider the season a success The second-seeded Jayhawks of the NCAA tournament — ran to Top-seeded Kentucky advanced to unless it wins two more games — (31-6) will play Ohio State on Satur- Kansas fans and raised both arms in the Final Four for the second year in culminating in a national title. day in their first Final Four appear- the air. Travis Releford tossed Spring season arow with a 82-70 blitzing of Baylor, ance since winning the 2008 national setting up a Bluegrass showdown SeeKENTUCKY, Page 3B championship. SeeJAYHAWKS, Page 3B gets one final SATURDAY’S GAMES go around Louisville Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats, 6:09 p.m. Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Kansas Jayhawks, 8:49 p.m. The girls season kicks off on TV: CBS Monday. Starting in September, both girls and boys will play in the fall.

By JOHN ERZAR PRO GOLF [email protected] After 22 years, there end is just a few months away. Once the Wyoming Val- ley Conference girls soccer season is Woods flashes his old form over, so is soccer in the spring. The PIAA has mandated that all girls soccer moves to the fall starting in September. So that means a quick in ending Tour winless skid turnaround for the teams and some significant changes for the fall of 2012. By DOUG FERGUSON Woods closed with a 2-under 70 for a Here’s a look at them as well as other AP Golf Writer five-shot win over Graeme McDowell. items as the season kickoffs Monday. ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods finally The question two weeks ago was when brought the buzz back to the very thing he could play again. Now, it’s whether he FALL EFFECT that made him famous — winning. can get back to being the player who once The girls soccer league will be re- Two weeks after another injury scare, ruled golf. duced from 20 to 17 teams in the fall as Woodslookeddominantaseverinthatred Woods refused to acknowledge this as Delaware Valley, Honesdale and North shirt on Sunday to win the Arnold Palmer his first PGA Tour win in 923 days, dating Pocono join the Lackawanna Confer- Invitational. to Sept. 13, 2009, at the BMW Champion- ence. It could be whittled down even It was his first PGA Tour victory since a ship. He counts the unofficial Chevron more. sex scandal at the end of 2009 led to one of World Challenge last December. Even so, Afew schools might not have AP PHOTO the greatest downfalls in sports. And with this was significant — a full tour event enough players to field teams. Some Tiger Woods, rear, embraces his caddie Joe LaCava after winning the Arnold the Masters only two weeks away, Woods against a strong field, and a performance teams have struggled with small ros- Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando, Fla., Sunday. It was Woods’ first looks more capable than ever of resuming victory on the PGA Tour in 30 months. his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus in the majors. SeeWOODS, Page 5B SeeSOCCER, Page 5B K

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Chris Stroud (54), $96,000 .70-69-72-74—285 -3 LOCAL ROUNDUP LOCAL NHL Charles Howell III (50), BULLETIN BOARD $69,900...... 73-68-68-77—286 -2 CALENDAR AMERICA’S LINE At A Glance Seung-Yul Noh (50), All Times EDT $69,900...... 73-73-67-73—286 -2 MEETINGS TODAY EASTERN CONFERENCE Greg Owen (50), $69,900 ...73-74-67-72—286 -2 By ROXY ROXBOROUGH John Rollins (50), $69,900..71-72-71-72—286 -2 H.S. BASEBALL Atlantic Division Northeast Slovak Golf Club will Delaware Valley at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. GP WLOT Pts GF GA Kevin Chappell (45), Stepinak Coughlin at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. x-N.Y. Rangers...... 75 47 21 7101 206 168 $49,800...... 73-69-73-72—287 -1 meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the club. Tunkhannock at Valley View, 4:30 p.m. NBA x-Pittsburgh ...... 75 47 22 6100 253 195 Matt Every (45), $49,800.....73-72-72-70—287 -1 All league members are asked to H.S. GIRLS SOCCER x-Philadelphia...... 75 44 23 896238 208 Phil Mickelson (45), Coughlin at Berwick, 4:15 p.m. Favorite Points Underdog New Jersey ...... 76 42 28 690206 200 $49,800...... 73-71-71-72—287 -1 attend. Teams will be picked on Holy Redeemer at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. N.Y. Islanders ...... 75 31 33 11 73 180 224 Vijay Singh (45), $49,800....71-68-75-73—287 -1 Monday April 9th at 7 p.m. League Magic [7] RAPTORS Northeast Division Delaware Valley at Nanticoke, 4:15 p.m. Jimmy Walker (45), play will begin on Monday April Wyoming Valley West at Hazleton Area, 4:15 p.m. Heat 3PACERS GP WLOT Pts GF GA $49,800...... 69-72-76-70—287 -1 H.S. SOFTBALL Boston...... 74 43 28 389241 182 Bill Haas (41), $39,900...... 73-72-72-71—288 E 16th at 4:30 p.m. For more in- pitches Crestwood at Marian Catholic, 4 p.m. Pistons 1WIZARDS Ottawa...... 76 38 28 10 86 230 223 J.B. Holmes (41), $39,900..71-75-74-68—288 E formation call Rick at 570-817- Berwick at Holy Redeemer, 4:15 p.m. Buffalo...... 76 37 29 10 84 197 209 Sean O’Hair (41), $39,900 ..69-72-70-77—288 E Wyoming Seminary at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Celtics 7BOBCATS Toronto ...... 76 33 34 975217 239 3999 H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Montreal...... 76 29 34 13 71 197 211 Charlie Wi (41), $39,900 .....66-68-76-78—288 E KNICKS 6Bucks Sergio Garcia (37), Hazleton Area at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Southeast Division Wyoming Valley ASA Umpires will $33,900...... 72-67-75-75—289 +1 Crestwood at Berwick, 4:30 p.m. Jazz 2.5 NETS GP WLOT Pts GF GA hold a mandatory meeting Monday H.S. BOYS TENNIS Florida ...... 75 36 24 15 87 186 206 George McNeill (37), at 7:00 p.m. Konefal’s Restaurant. MMI Prep at Berwick, 4 p.m. BULLS NL Nuggets Washington ...... 76 38 30 884205 214 $33,900...... 73-72-73-71—289 +1 Dallas Daniel Summerhays (37), Checkerboard Inn Golf League will ROCKETS 6.5 Kings Winnipeg...... 75 35 32 878201 217 Tampa Bay...... 74 34 33 775209 252 $33,900...... 72-70-73-74—289 +1 hold an organizational meeting on WHAT’S ON TV CLIPPERS 9.5 Hornets Carolina ...... 76 30 31 15 75 202 228 Kris Blanks (33), $27,650....71-72-73-74—290 +2 WESTERN CONFERENCE K.J. Choi (33), $27,650 ...... 69-72-72-77—290 +2 Monday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the []-denotes a circle game. r blackouts. Central Division Martin Laird (33), $27,650 ..72-68-74-76—290 +2 Checkerboard Inn in Trucksville. All Rod Pampling (33), Monday, March 26 College Basketball GP WLOT Pts GF GA members must attend or contact x-St. Louis ...... 75 46 20 9101 192 147 $27,650...... 75-70-73-72—290 +2 to victory MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Favorite Points Underdog Detroit ...... 75 45 25 595230 185 Webb Simpson (33), the league. 2012 dues will be col- 1p.m. Saturday Nashville...... 75 43 24 894213 198 $27,650...... 73-66-73-78—290 +2 lected & the starting date will be ESPN — Preseason, Boston vs. Philadelphia, at Chicago ...... 75 42 25 892229 214 Michael Thompson (33), Clearwater, Fla. NCAA Tournament Columbus...... 75 24 44 755175 243 April 10th. Any questions can be The Associated Press $27,650...... 74-72-72-72—290 +2 NHL HOCKEY Final Four Northwest Division Chad Campbell (27), directed to Frank at 675-7532. 7:30 p.m. (New Orleans, LA) NANTICOKE – Brian Stepi- GP WLOT Pts GF GA $20,400...... 71-76-69-75—291 +3 NBCSN — Tampa Bay at Philadelphia Ohio St 2.5 Kansas y-Vancouver ...... 75 45 21 999229 187 Colorado ...... 77 40 31 686200 202 Brian Gay (27), $20,400 ...... 72-73-71-75—291 +3 nak pitched four innings, allow- 10 p.m. Hunter Mahan (27), REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS NBCSN — Los Angeles at Vancouver Kentucky 9Louisville Calgary ...... 76 34 27 15 83 186 208 $20,400...... 72-73-71-75—291 +3 ing just two unearned runs, to PREP BASKETBALL Minnesota...... 75 31 34 10 72 159 207 CBI Tournament Edmonton ...... 76 31 36 971206 223 Andres Romero (27), 7:30 p.m. Swoyersville American Legion lead Dallas to a 6-2 victory over Championship Pacific Division $20,400...... 73-74-73-71—291 +3 Baseball will hold tryouts for the ESPN2 — Powerade Jam Fest, at Chicago Josh Teater (27), $20,400...74-73-67-77—291 +3 Nanticoke in the championship SOCCER GP WLOT Pts GF GA WASHINGTON ST 1.5 Pittsburgh Dallas ...... 75 41 29 587198 198 Camilo Villegas (27), Senior Team, Junior Team and 2:55 p.m. game of the Trojan Classic Sun- NHL Phoenix...... 76 37 26 13 87 200 198 $20,400...... 73-69-74-75—291 +3 Prep Team on Sunday, April 1st ESPN2 — Premier League, Fulham at Manchester Los Angeles ...... 75 37 26 12 86 175 164 Robert Allenby (21), United from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. day. Favorite Odds Underdog San Jose...... 75 38 27 10 86 205 195 $15,264...... 72-75-72-73—292 +4 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Anaheim ...... 75 32 32 11 75 189 209 Marc Leishman (21), until 2 p.m. at Roosevelt Field on Stepinak also went 1for 3 FLYERS -$230/+$190 Lightning NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime 7 p.m. $15,264...... 70-71-72-79—292 +4 Church Street in Swoyersville. ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, regional fi- RED WINGS -$260/+$220 Blue Jackets loss. from the plate with two runs x-clinched playoff spot Dicky Pride (21), $15,264 ...74-73-72-73—292 +4 nal, Tennessee vs. Baylor, at Des Moines, Iowa Scott Stallings (21), Anyone who previously did not 9 p.m. JETS -$130/+$110 Senators y-clinched division scored and an RBI in the cham- Saturday's Games $15,264...... 74-72-75-71—292 +4 sign up and would like to sign up ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, regional fi- FLAMES -$120/even Stars pionship game. He was named nal, Duke vs. Stanford, at Fresno, Calif. N.Y. Rangers 4, Toronto 3, SO Gary Woodland (21), and tryout is welcome. Birth certif- CANUCKS -$145/+$125 Kings San Jose 4, Phoenix 3, SO $15,264...... 75-68-70-79—292 +4 icates are required. tournament MVP. Dallas 4, Calgary 1 Ryo Ishikawa, $13,760 ...... 73-74-71-75—293 +5 TRANSACTIONS SHARKS -$160/+$140 Avalanche Buffalo 3, Minnesota 1 Fredrik Jacobson (16), Bear Creek Youth Soccer Regis- In the consolation game earli- Ottawa 8, Pittsburgh 4 $13,760...... 77-70-73-73—293 +5 tration will be held on Wednesday, BASEBALL Philadelphia 4, Montreal 1 Lee Janzen (16), $13,760 ...74-72-71-76—293 +5 April 18 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. and er in the day, Old Forge defeated American League Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Islanders 3 Skip Kendall (16), $13,760 .71-73-75-74—293 +5 Northwest, 5-3. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned RHP Vin 6. (4) Greg Biffle, Ford, 129, 104.9, 38, $119,590. Detroit 5, Carolina 4 D.J. Trahan (16), $13,760...76-70-70-77—293 +5 Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m. – 3 Mazzaro, INF Johnny Giavotella and OF Jarrod 7. (6) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 129, 104.5, 37, Nashville 3, Winnipeg 1 Boo Weekley (16), $13,760 74-72-72-75—293 +5 p.m. at the Bear Creek Community Dallas 6, Nanticoke 2 Dyson to Omaha (PCL). Assigned RHP Zach Min- $146,448. Boston 4, Los Angeles 2 Charley Hoffman (11), Dallas Nanticoke er, C Cody Clark, INF Tony Abreu, INF Irving Falu 8. (13) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 129, 89.3, 36, Vancouver 3, Colorado 2, OT $13,140...... 76-71-72-75—294 +6 Charter School. Registration is ab rhbi ab rhbi and OF Greg Golson to minor league camp. Traded $131,504. Sunday's Games Petel ss 3220Briggs 2b 4120 Justin Leonard (11), open to anyone born between Golson to the Chicago White Sox for cash consid- 9. (23) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 129, 79.9, 35, N.Y. Islanders 3, Florida 2, SO $13,140...... 75-70-73-76—294 +6 Ivoska cf 4220Yudichak c2110 Edmonton 6, Columbus 3 8/1/94 through 7/ 31/08 and must erations. $138,898. Nick Watney (11), $13,140..68-73-79-74—294 +6 Meyers NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned INF Ramiro 10. (10) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 129, 112.5, 35, Washington 3, Minnesota 0 be 4 years old no later than July 31 Narcum c30123b-rf 0000 Pittsburgh 5, New Jersey 2 Mark Wilson (11), $13,140..77-70-71-76—294 +6 Pena to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Reassigned $142,201. Bobby Gates (7), $12,720 ...74-72-75-74—295 +7 Stepinak p-1b 3211Ioanna DH 4000 OF Colin Curtis, RHP Manny Delcarmen, OF Cole 11. (1) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 129, 115.1, 34, Nashville at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. of this year. If you have any ques- Jezewski Boston at Anaheim, 8 p.m. William McGirt (7), $12,720 73-74-77-71—295 +7 Garner, C Jose Gil and RHP Kevin Whelan to minor $149,771. Brandt Snedeker (7), tions, please contact Billie Jo at Petorak 2b 4021lf-1b 3000 league camp. 12. (3) Mark Martin, Toyota, 129, 90.8, 32, $96,355. St. Louis at Phoenix, 9 p.m. $12,720...... 73-73-77-72—295 +7 [email protected] or John at Schilling lf 0000Ivan 1b-p 3000 National League 13. (11) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 129, 85.4, 31, Monday's Games Saba 3b 3001Higgs ss 2010 CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned RHP Andrew $122,469. Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Martin Flores (4), $12,300 ..74-72-73-79—298+10 [email protected]. Gately 1b 2000Valenti ph 1000 Brackman, OF Denis Phipps and IF Chris Valaika to 14. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 129, 89.9, 30, Columbus at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Billy Hurley III (4), $12,300 .75-72-75-76—298+10 Kingston Recreation Center will be Oliveri p 1000Decker p1000 Louisville (IL). Reassigned RHP Carlos Fisher, $102,105. Ottawa at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Anthony Kim (4), $12,300 ...69-74-72-83—298+10 Pilger rf 0000Scott rf 1010 LHP Ron Mahay, LHP Clayton Tanner, RHP Kane- 15. (25) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 129, 76.5, 29, Dallas at Calgary, 9 p.m. Colt Knost (4), $12,300 ...... 76-71-76-75—298+10 holding signups for Karate classes Goode rf 0000Seiwell 3b 0000 koa Texeira and LHP Clay Zavada to minor league $134,330. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Jeff Overton (1), $11,940....76-70-69-84—299+11 presented by the Wyoming Valley Shaver DH 2000Maul rf-p 0000 camp. 16. (15) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 129, 79.2, 28, Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Chez Reavie (1), $11,940...73-74-77-75—299+11 Brokokowski ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Released INF Alex Co- $138,866. Tuesday's Games Jhonattan Vegas (1), Goju Ryu Karate Academy. For DH 1000Boyle ph 1000 ra and C Koyie Hill unconditionally. Optioned 1B 17. (24) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 128, 66.1, Carolina at Toronto, 7 p.m. $11,760...... 76-70-79-75—300+12 more information call the Recre- Stearns DH 1000Malshefski lf 2010 Mark Hamilton and RHP Eduardo Sanchez to Mem- 27, $122,096. Chicago at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Tom Gillis (1), $11,580 ...... 79-66-79-78—302+14 Ultsh ph 1000 phis (PCL). Reassigned 1B Matt Adams to minor 18. (17) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 128, 81.7, 26, N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. John Huh (1), $11,580...... 77-70-74-81—302+14 ation Center at 287-1106. Totals 30 685Totals 27 260 league camp. $125,250. Buffalo at Washington, 7 p.m. Dallas...... 300 012 0—6 SAN DIEGO PADRES — Reassigned RHP Miles 19. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 128, 58.1, 25, Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Nanticoke ...... 002 000 0—2 Mikolas, RHP Matt Palmer, INF Jedd Gyorko and $98,705. Florida at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. LEAGUES 2B – Petel, Narcum, Briggs Scott. OF Jaff Decker to minor league camp. Optioned 20. (22) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 128, 63.3, 24, Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m. NBA IP HRER BB SO INF Jeudy Valdez to San Antonio (TL). $114,163. N.Y. Rangers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. The Kingston Recreation Center Dallas BASKETBALL 21. (29) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 128, 67.3, 23, Stepinak W...... 442091 National Basketball Association $118,388. At A Glance has openings for a summer soft- Oliveri S...... 320022NBA — Suspended Denver G Aaron Afflalo one 22. (19) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 128, 72, 22, AHL All Times EDT ball league, expected to begin play Nanticoke game for throwing an elbow to the head of Utah F $127,180. 23. (33) Casey Mears, Ford, 128, 65, 21, $102,163. EASTERN CONFERENCE on April 1st. Games will be played Decker L...... 554254Gordon Hayward during Friday’s game. At A Glance Maul ...... 1.2 32211 24. (8) Joey Logano, Toyota, 128, 68.6, 20, Atlantic Division OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Recalled G Reg- All Times EDT Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Ivan...... 1 00000gie Jackson from Tulsa (NBADL). $95,280. WLPct GB 25. (28) Aric Almirola, Ford,128, 56.2,19, $124,016. EASTERN CONFERENCE Philadelphia ...... 27 22 .551 — Thursday evening and Sunday FOOTBALL 1 26. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 128, 94.7, 19, Atlantic Division Boston...... 26 22 .542 ⁄2 National Football League morning for all men’s leagues. COLLEGE SOFTBALL $130,566. GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA New York...... 24 25 .490 3 ARIZONA CARDINALS — Agreed to terms with CB 27. (18) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 127, 59, 17, St. John’s ...... 66 39 19 5386 217 186 Toronto ...... 16 33 .327 11 Coed leagues are Sunday after- William Gay on a two-year contract. 1 Misericordia 7, Lycoming 3 $85,230. Manchester ...... 68 35 30 0373 184 188 New Jersey ...... 16 34 .320 11 ⁄2 noon and evening. Both league HOCKEY 28. (26) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 127, 54.9, 16, Providence...... 68 31 30 3469 173 193 Southeast Division fees are $260. For more informa- Misericordia 7, Lycoming 4 National Hockey League $104,188. Portland ...... 67 30 29 3568 189 228 WLPct GB NHL — Fined Phoenix F Alexandre Bolduc $2,500 29. (40) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 127, 48, 15, Worcester...... 65 28 26 4767 174 183 Miami ...... 35 11 .761 — tion call the Recreation Center at for slew-footing San Jose F Ryane Clowe and Col- $101,777. East Division 1 The Misericordia University Orlando...... 31 18 .633 5 ⁄2 287-1106. orado F Chuck Kobasew $2,500 for charging Van- 30. (41) David Gilliland, Ford, 127, 41.4, 14, GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Atlanta...... 30 20 .600 7 softball team swept a double- couver D Aaron Rome during Saturday’s games. $85,480. x-Norfolk...... 68 47 18 1297 248 171 Washington...... 11 37 .229 25 The American Icebirds Spring/ BOSTON BRUINS — Signed F Justin Florek and D 31. (38) David Ragan, Ford, 127, 48, 13, $83,280. Wilkes-Barre/ Charlotte ...... 739.152 28 Summer U16 Youth Ice Hockey header from Lycoming, 7-3, 7-4, Zach Trotman to entry-level contracts and assigned 32. (16) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 126, 68.2, 12, Scranton ...... 68 39 22 2585 213 201 $111,613. Central Division Team is looking for players for all Sunday afternoon at Anderson them to Providence (AHL). Hershey...... 67 37 20 4684 221 192 DALLAS STARS—Signed F Reilly Smith to a three- 33. (34) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 126, 37.7, 11, Syracuse ...... 67 31 27 4571 217 215 WLPct GB positions in the following states: year contract. $80,355. x-Chicago ...... 40 10 .800 — Binghamton...... 68 27 36 3259 184 215 1 Field. 34. (42) Ken Schrader, Ford, 125, 32, 10, $88,155. Indiana ...... 28 19 .596 10 ⁄2 DE, NY, PA, NJ, VA and MD. Please DETROIT RED WINGS — Signed D Xavier Ouellet Northeast Division Mallory Getts had six hits and and D Ryan Sproul to three-year, entry-level con- 35. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 125, 35.5, 9, Milwaukee...... 22 26 .458 17 e-mail the coach at icebirds@in- tracts. Reassigned D Brendan Smith to Grand Rap- $79,930. GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Cleveland...... 17 29 .370 21 drove in seven runs, and Caitlin ids (AHL). 36. (31) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 124, 46.2, 8, Connecticut...... 67 33 23 6577 196 189 Detroit ...... 16 32 .333 23 box.com or call 336-422-3376. $106,125. Bridgeport ...... 66 33 24 3675 198 195 NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Activated C Travis Zajac Adirondack...... 67 33 31 2169 182 190 WESTERN CONFERENCE from injured reserve. 37. (30) Josh Wise, Ford, vibration, 51, 32.9, 7, Cromley picked up both wins on Springfield...... 68 31 31 3368 191 209 Southwest Division UPCOMING EVENTS ST. LOUIS BLUES—Activated F Alex Steen from $79,555. Albany...... 67 28 28 6567 170 198 the mound as the Cougars won injured reserve. 38. (32) Michael McDowell, Ford, vibration, 40, WLPct GB 39.1, 6, $79,307. WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio...... 33 14 .702 — American Hockey League 1 for the ninth time in 10 games 39. (20) David Stremme, Toyota, rear gear, 36, Midwest Division Dallas ...... 28 22 .560 6 ⁄2 The Central Pennsylvania Conser- HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Recalled G Peter Del- 1 Memphis...... 25 21 .543 7 ⁄2 mas from Wheeling (ECHL). 34.1, 5, $75,855. GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA vancy and the Susquehanna to improve to 12-8. 40. (39) Mike Bliss, Toyota, transmission, 18, 33.8, Chicago ...... 67 37 25 2379 183 167 Houston ...... 26 23 .531 8 1 New Orleans ...... 12 36 .250 21 ⁄2 Appalachian Trail Club will be Misericordia will host Neu- 0, $75,675. Charlotte...... 66 33 24 3675 181 182 41. (35) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, vibration, 17, 30, 3, Peoria ...... 67 36 28 2175 200 180 Northwest Division hosting the Ironmaster’s Chal- mann on Thursday. COLLEGE $75,505. Milwaukee ...... 65 33 27 2371 181 171 WLPct GB lenge, a 5K, 15K, 30K and 50K trail 42. (43) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, vibration, 6, Rockford...... 68 32 29 2571 189 206 Oklahoma City ...... 36 12 .750 — BASKETBALL 1 28.9, 0, $75,415. North Division Utah...... 26 23 .531 10 ⁄2 hike and run on Saturday, May 5th. 43. (37) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, engine, 1, 1 WOMEN’S LACROSSE GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Denver ...... 26 23 .531 10 ⁄2 There will be four checkpoints NCAA Tournament Glance 27.8, 1, $83,769. Toronto ...... 68 38 23 4383 193 156 Minnesota...... 24 26 .480 13 Race Statistics Rochester...... 66 32 23 7475 198 195 Portland...... 22 26 .458 14 providing snacks, water, energy Elmira 16, Lake Erie ...... 68 32 27 3673 162 186 EAST REGIONAL Average Speed of Race Winner: 160.166 mph. Pacific Division beverages and first aid. Participa- Time of Race: 1hour, 36 minutes, 39 seconds. Grand Rapids...... 66 30 26 6470 212 210 Misericordia 8 Regional Semifinals Hamilton ...... 66 29 30 2565 161 200 WLPct GB nts in the 50K and Marathon may At TD Garden Margin of Victory: Under Caution. L.A. Lakers...... 30 18 .625 — Caution Flags: 1for 5 laps. West Division Misericordia dropped a non- Boston L.A. Clippers...... 27 21 .563 3 begin check-in at 5:30 a.m. by Lead Changes: 9 among 5 drivers. GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA 1 Phoenix ...... 25 24 .510 5 ⁄2 picking up packets at the Furnace conference decision to Elmira Thursday, March 22 Lap Leaders: D.Hamlin 1;Ky.Busch 2-67;D.Hamlin Oklahoma City...... 68 41 18 4591 197 158 Syracuse 64, Wisconsin 63 Golden State...... 20 26 .435 9 68;J.Gordon 69;J.Johnson 70;Ky.Busch Abbotsford ...... 68 35 26 3477 166 183 Sacramento ...... 17 31 .354 13 Stack Pavilion at Pine Grove Fur- Sunday afternoon at Mangels- Ohio State 81, Cincinnati 66 71-84;T.Stewart 85-104;J.Johnson 105;J.Gordon Houston...... 67 32 23 3976 180 182 Regional Championship 106-107;T.Stewart 108-129. San Antonio ...... 67 35 27 3275 175 185 x-clinched playoff spot nace State Park. Check in for the dorf Field. Saturday, March 24 Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Texas...... 66 28 34 2260 195 216 Saturday's Games 15K and 5K is one hour before the Ohio State 77, Syracuse 70 Ky.Busch, 2 times for 80 laps;T.Stewart, 2 times for x-Clinched Playoff Berth L.A. Clippers 101, Memphis 85 race. All proceeds will benefit the Kate Pagnotta led the Cou- 42 laps;J.Gordon, 2 times for 3 laps;J.Johnson, 2 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point Atlanta 95, Washington 92 SOUTH REGIONAL for an overtime or shootout loss. times for 2 laps;D.Hamlin, 2 times for 2 laps. New Jersey 102, Charlotte 89 Ironmaster’s Mansion. For more gars with three goals and Emily Regional Semifinals Sunday's Games Top12 in Points:1. G.Biffle,195;2. K.Harvick,188;3. New York 101, Detroit 79 information, call 717-241-4368. Foley added two scores. At The Georgia Dome D.Earnhardt Jr., 178;4. T.Stewart, 177;5. M.Truex Bridgeport 4, Connecticut 3, OT Atlanta Jr., 175;6. M.Kenseth, 173;7. D.Hamlin, 171;8. Texas 4, Toronto 2 Chicago 102, Toronto 101, OT The 5th Annual Susquehanna Misericordia, 3-4, will host Friday, March 23 C.Bowyer, 157;9. J.Johnson, 156;10. R.Newman, Manchester 5, Worcester 1 Dallas 101, Houston 99, OT Warrior Trail 5K race / fun walk Baylor 75, Xavier 70 155;11. P.Menard, 148;12. C.Edwards, 146. Adirondack 5, Binghamton 4 San Antonio 89, New Orleans 86 Lebanon Valley on Thursday. Kentucky 102, Indiana 90 NASCAR Driver Rating Formula Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5, Springfield 3 Indiana 125, Milwaukee 104 will be held on Saturday, April 7 at Regional Championship A maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race. Rockford 3, Milwaukee 2, SO Golden State 111, Sacramento 108 10:15 a.m. in Shickshinny, PA. Regis- Sunday, March 25 The formula combines the following categories: Abbotsford 6, San Antonio 5 Sunday's Games tration will be from 9-10 a.m. at the COLLEGE BASEBALL Kentucky 82, Baylor 70 Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Chicago 4, Houston 1 Phoenix 108, Cleveland 83 Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Providence 2, Portland 1, SO playground pavilion located at Oak MIDWEST REGIONAL Hershey 3, Charlotte 2, SO Minnesota 117, Denver 100 Misericordia 10, Regional Semifinals Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Fin- and North Canal Streets. Proceeds ish. Grand Rapids 4, Oklahoma City 1 Atlanta 139, Utah 133,4OT Delaware Valley 1 At Edward Jones Dome IndyCar Hamilton at Peoria, 6 p.m. Boston 88, Washington 76 will benefit the Susquehanna St. Louis Monday's Games San Antonio 93, Philadelphia 76 Warrior Trail. For information, Misericordia defeated confer- Friday, March 23 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Results No games scheduled Miami at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. North Carolina 73, Ohio 65, OT Sunday Tuesday's Games Golden State at Portland, 9 p.m. contact Race Director Max Furek at ence opponent Delaware Valley Kansas 60, N.C. State 57 At St. Petersburg street course Worcester at Bridgeport, 7 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. 542-7946 or [email protected]. Sunday afternoon at Roosevelt Regional Championship St. Petersburg, Fla. Texas at Lake Erie, 7 p.m. Monday's Games Applications can also be download- Sunday, March 25 Lap length: 1.8 miles Boston at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Field. Kansas 80, North Carolina 67 (Starting position in parentheses) Miami at Indiana, 7 p.m. ed at www.susquehannawarrior- WEST REGIONAL All cars Dallara chassis Orlando at Toronto, 7 p.m. trail.org. Kenny Durling went 2 for 4 Regional Championship 1. (5) Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet, 100 laps. Detroit at Washington, 7 p.m. with two RBI and one run while Saturday, March 24 2. (6) Scott Dixon, Honda, 100. PGA TOUR Utah at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Louisville 72, Florida 68 3. (3) Ryan Hunter-Reay, Chevrolet, 100. Milwaukee at New York, 7:30 p.m. 4. (4) James Hinchcliffe, Chevrolet, 100. Ron Guido pitched seven in- FINAL FOUR Arnold Palmer Invitational Par Scores Denver at Chicago, 8 p.m. Bulletin Board items will not be At The Superdome 5. (2) Ryan Briscoe, Chevrolet, 100. nings allowing one run on five 6. (16) Simon Pagenaud, Honda, 100. Sunday Sacramento at Houston, 8 p.m. accepted over the telephone. Items New Orleans 7. (1) Will Power, Chevrolet, 100. At Bay Hill Club & Lodge New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. hits. National Semifinals 8. (12) EJ Viso, Chevrolet, 100. Orlando, Fla. Tuesday's Games may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to Saturday, March 31 9. (22) Charlie Kimball, Honda, 100. 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AHL MacIntyre makes the Falcons pay once again

By TOM VENESKY the crease and brought a Spring- alistic he did a good job,” Hynes [email protected] field player with him, providing a said. “His battle level was high at WILKES-BARRE TWP. – perfect screen for Grant’s slap- the end when they were press- Wilkes-Barre/Penguins forward shot goal that gave the Penguins ing.” Steve MacIntyre expected the a4-3 edge. The Penguins iced the game Springfield Falcons to seek him “That’s was one of the things with an empty net goal from out in response to his actions the (head coach John Hynes) wanted Brian Strait in the last minute to last time the two teams met on 5 3 me to do – use my big body in make it 5-3. The win halts a two- March 11. PENGUINS FALCONS front of the net,” MacIntyre said. game skid during which the Pen- That when MacIntyre pum- Rookie goaltender Patrick Kil- guins were shutout both Friday meled several Falcon players, in- the offensive zone, particularly in leen also played big in the third and Saturday. cluding goaltender Paul Dainton, front of the Springfield net. Ma- period after a rocky start. He al- “We went out there and and was suspended for four cIntyre’s effective play earned lowed three Springfield goals on showed some heart,” MacIntyre games. him a regular shift in the third pe- nine shots in the first two peri- said. “Coming off subpar per- But during Sunday’s rematch, riod while the Penguins were ods, although Hynes said the formances the last couple of it was MacIntyre that made the down by one. goals weren’t necessarily Kil- nights, this win was huge for us.” Falcons pay, and he didn’t do it The move paid dividends less leen’s fault. with his fists or even by getting than halfway through the final The Falcons first period goal NOTES on the scoresheet - he did it by be- frame. came off a three-on-two rush, •DCarl Sneep (injury), D Phi- coming immovable in front of the The Penguins scored three un- while the pair of tallies in the sec- lip Samuelsson, D Cody Wild, C net. answered goals in the third peri- ond period resulted from defen- Matt Rust and LW Brandon De- With MacIntyre posted in front od to erase a Springfield’s lead, sive breakdowns. Fazio were scratched for the Pen- of Falcons’ goaltender Mike and it all began with Brian Gib- “The first three goals we left guins. Clemente during the third peri- bons, who buried a Ryan Craig him out to dry,” Hynes said. •The Penguins dodged a bul- od, Alex Grant sent a slapshot in- cross-crease pass at 2:11. Headed into the third period, let early in the second period to the back of the net that gave That made it 3-3, and Grant’s Killeen wasn’t rattled. when Springfield’s Maksim May- the Penguins their first lead of slapshot five minutes later gave “I still felt good,” he said. “It’s orov was awarded shot after be- the night and a 5-3 win. the Penguins a lead they all mental. You just have to get ing pulled down from behind by The Penguins are now 39-22- wouldn’t relinquish. yourself ready. We were still in a Strait. Mayorov lifted a shot over PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER 2-5 on the season and they keep They play began when Zach position to win the game.” Killeen that hit the crossbar. Kil- Several Penguins players celebrate Brian Gibbons third period their hold on fourth place in the Sill and Paul Thompson fore- Killeen stopped all 17 shots he leen said the play was a little bit goal in Sunday’s AHL game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Eastern Conference. checked deep in the Falcons’ end, faced in the third period, includ- of luck and skill. “I thought I While the Falcons didn’t come forcing a turnover. Sill collected ing several shots from in close played it pretty well. I was square against Binghamton. Third Period: Scoring – 6. WBS, Brian Gibbons 11 (Craig, Bortuzzo) 2:11. 7. WBS, Alex Grant 8 (Sill) after MacIntyre at any point in the puck and dished a pass that from wide open shooters, along to the shooter and at the top of 7:39. 8. WBS, Brian Strait 4 (Sill, McDonald) empty Springfield...... 120-3 net 19:33. Penalties – WBS, Petersen (slashing) the game, he never let the possi- went by MacIntyre as he headed with scrums in front as Spring- my crease when he shot,” Killeen Penguins...... 113-5 10:31. First Period: Scoring – 1. SPR, Matt Calvert 16 Shots on goal: Springfield – 4-5-17-26. Pen- bility of retribution get him off toward the net. field crashed the net. said. “He made a great shot, and I (MacLeod, Cullity) 6:13. 2. WBS, Jason Williams 11 guins – 13-12-6-31. (Lerg, Despres) 9:40. Penalties – SPR, Amadio Power-play Opportunities: Springfield – 0 of 3. his game. “I was calling for it but I had a Killeen’s play, especially dur- got a little bit lucky.” (fighting) :02; WBS, Walker (fighting) :02; WBS, Penguins – 0 of 3. Grant (tripping) 15:22; SPR, Prout (diving) 17:17. Goaltenders: Springfield – Mike Clemente 2- “I was ready,” MacIntyre ad- guy right on me,” MacIntyre said. ing the final 12 minutes as the •Jason Williams’ goal at 9:40 Second Period: Scoring – 3. SPR, Alexandre 1-0 (26 saves-30 shots). Penguins – Patrick Killeen mitted. “But ultimately you have “I’d like to say I planned to let it Penguins clung to a one-goal of the first period ended a Pen- Giroux 14 (Mayorov, St. Pierre) 2:33. 4. SPR, Dane 2-2-0 (23-26). Byers 15 (Garlock, Calvert) 6:50. 5. WBS, Bryan Referee ± Jarrod Ragusiin. Linesmen – Chris to go out there and play hockey.” go by, but it worked out.” lead, impressed Hynes. guins scoreless streak that Lerg 24 (Williams, Strait) 11:55. Penalties – SPR, Allman, Jud Ritter Amadio (interference) 8:42; SPR, Cullity (boarding) Attendance ± 4,908 That’s what he did from the When Sill’s pass went to Grant “To his credit, when we needed spanned 136 minutes and 12 sec- 15:23; WBS, Williams (hooking) 16:23. Penalty Shot – SPR, Maksim Mayorov, 3:56 of first shift, establishing himself in on the point, MacIntyre skated to him to make a couple stops in re- onds, dating back to March 18 the second period – NG

BOXING has a shot at what those last two KENTUCKY teams failed to do — bringing Ken- tucky its first national title since 1998. Writer Bert Continued from Page 1B But for all the talk about Calipa- “I’m not satisfied yet,” Kidd-Gil- ri’s one-and-done tactics, he’s get- christ said. ting plenty of contributions from Sugar dies This group sure has the look of a those who hung around beyond champion, shaking off an early their freshmen year. Take Jones, a The Associated Press blow by the Bears (30-8) — a very sophomoreforwardwhopassedup MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — good team with a daring fashion the draft. He scored just one point Bert Sugar, an iconic boxing sense that was simply no match for in the opening half, but his finger- writer and sports historian coach John Calipari’s latest group prints were all over Kentucky’s who was known for his trade- of Fab Freshmen. Kentucky took dominating performance: nine re- mark fedora and ever-present control with an early 16-0 run and bounds, six assists, three blocks cigar, died Sunday of cardiac led by 20 at halftime. and two steals and — most in the arrest. He was 75. “This team is better than I first 10 minutes. Jennifer Frawley, Sugar’s thought,” Baylor coach Scott Drew “I was just trying to be aggres- daughter, said his wife, Su- said. “This is the best team we sive early,” Jones said. “That al- zanne, was by his side when he faced all year ... probably in a cou- lowed me to get in great position died at Northern Westchester ple of years.” for rebounds and to lead the fast Hospital. Sugar also had been Two years ago, Baylor lost to break.” battling lung cancer. eventual national champion Duke Then there’s Darius Miller, one “Just his intelligence and his in another regional final. of only two seniors on the roster. wit and his sense of humor,” AP PHOTO “Duke was a good team,” Drew He gave up his starting role to Frawley said when asked what North Carolina guard Justin Watts, left, and guard P. J. Hairston react in the final moments of the said, “but Kentucky is better.” Kidd-Gilchrist in this one — Ken- she will remember about her Midwest Regional final against Kansas on Sunday in St. Louis. Kansas won, 80-67. The Wildcats beat Louisville 69- tucky essentially has six starters — father. “He was always worried 62 on New Year’s Eve, but now but added four points, two assists about people. He was always goal drought to end the Midwest son-high 24 times and looked they’ll meet with the highest and two steals in the first-half blow- helping people.” Regional final. surprisingly disheveled against stakes ever. Kidd-Gilchrist out. Sugar was inducted into the JAYHAWKS It was only the third defeat in No. 13 seed Ohio, they had shrugged when someone asked At one point, Kidd-Gilchrist had International Boxing Hall of 12 regional final appearances for things back under control Sun- about playing the Cardinals. as many points as Baylor’s entire Fame in 2005. According to the the Tar Heels, but their second day. “I’m just worried about us,” he team: 17 apiece. Kentucky led 42- hall’s website, Sugar wrote Continued from Page 1B straight after losing to Kentucky White, a freshman, may be a said. “That’s it. I don’t worry about 22 at the break and Baylor never more than 80 books, including his sweatbands into the crowd. last year. “wacko,” as Williams has said af- anybody else.” got any closer than 10 points the “The 100 Greatest Boxers Of “This is what you come to “It was a game of runs,” Wil- fectionately several times the Calipari, in his third season at rest of the way. All Time.” He also appeared in Kansas for,” Taylor said. “It’s a liams said. “And we didn’t an- last few days, but the kid knows Kentucky, just keeps recruiting the “It’s kind of hard to play us,” Da- ahandful of films, including great feeling, but it’s just one swer the last one.” how to run an offense. He had besthighschoolplayers intheland, vis said. “We’re very long and very “The Great White Hype” star- step.” This was only the second time seven assists Sunday, giving him molds them into a top team, then athletic. It makes it tough on the ring Samuel Jackson. Taylor led five Jayhawks in Williams had faced Kansas since 13 for the two games without a sends most of ‘em on to the NBA. other team.” “Around ringside, it’s not go- double figures. Player of the year leaving the school where he single turnover, and North Car- Thenhestartsthewholeprocess The Wildcats left New Orleans ing to be the same with Bert candidate Thomas Robinson spent his first 15 years as a head olina shot almost 64 percent in over again. earlier this month disappointed not there,” said Jack Hirsch, added 18 points and nine re- coach, taking the Jayhawks to the first half. “There are some opinions that with a loss in the Southeastern the president of the Boxing bounds, and Elijah Johnson kept the NCAA title game twice — But the Jayhawks cranked up will never change,” Calipari said. Conference championship game. Writers Association of Ameri- up his blistering pace in the tour- they lost in both 1991 and 2003 the pressure defensively in the “All I’m trying to do is coach these That one’s long forgotten. ca. nament with10 points, including —and two other Final Fours. second half, and North Carolina young people. I’m trying to do the Anational championship has Sugar was born in Washing- a3-pointer with 3:07 to play that Though Kansas fans have soft- buckled. The Tar Heels shot just best job for these kids and their been the goal all along. ton, D.C., in 1936. He gradu- sparked Kansas’ 12-0 run to end ened some — Williams was still 7of 31 after halftime and had six families.” “It’s a great feeling to be part of ated from Maryland and went the game. Withey made two greeted with a chorus of boos, turnovers. Two years ago, John Wall led something special,” Davis said. to law school at Michigan. He monster blocks to deny the Tar and one fan held up a sign that “We had an opportunity to win Kentucky to the regional final. Last Quincy Acy led Baylor with 22 passed the bar in his home- Heels during the final run — in- said, “Roy Down, 2 to Go” — Wil- that game and we didn’t come season, Brandon Knight helped points, and Pierre Jackson added town and worked in advertis- cluding one that set up a big liams said Saturday that facing through,” said Harrison Barnes, guide the Wildcats to the Final 21. Not enough. Not nearly ing in New York City before he three-point play by Taylor. his old team will always be un- who slumped in a locker room Four. Now, with those guys in the enough. got into writing in the 1970s. Taylor came up with the re- pleasant. chair after the game, a towel cov- NBA and Kidd-Gilchrist and Davis “They’re a great team,” Acy said. “Bert was obviously a show- bound after Withey swatted “Too emotional for me. That’s ering his head. “I missed a lot of stopping off for what could be their “They’ve got some good dudes man in the way he did things away a shot by John Henson and the bottom line,” Williams said, shots I usually make. Big-time only season in Lexington, Big Blue down there.” outwardly, very flamboyant, streaked downcourt for a layup, calling Kansas his “second-favor- players come through in big- but in quiet moments I found getting fouled by Stilman White ite” team. “I don’t think it’ll ever time games, and it just wasn’t him to be an extremely modest in the process. As the Kansas- feel good for me, regardless of there tonight.” individual,” Hirsch said. heavy crowd roared, Taylor but- the outcome. I don’t think I’ll ev- The Jayhawks seemed on the ted his head into Robinson’s er feel comfortable with it.” verge of pulling away several chest. He made the free throw to At least this one went better times, only to have Carolina reel give Kansas a 74-67 lead with than the first meeting, at the them back in. But just before the 1:59 left, and the Jayhawks 2008 Final Four, where the Jay- midway point of the second half, cruised from there. hawks walloped North Carolina Kansas established some breath- “There’s no way to put into on the way to winning the title ing room when Releford scored words the way we feel,” Williams Williams never could at Kansas. on a jumper to start an 8-2 run. said. “There’s no way to put into “I enjoyed coaching these Taylor capped the spurt with a words the way I feel. ... It’s the kids, and you hate it for them. swirl-in jumper and a dunk off a NCAA tournament. One team That’s what it’s all about,” Wil- turnover by Henson to give the wins and one team loses, and liams said. “This is college bas- Jayhawks a 66-61lead. that’s what we have to under- ketball. It’s not about the coach- Tyler Zeller pulled the Tar stand.” es, it’s about the players.” Heels within two on a putback, James Michael McAdoo North Carolina was playing a and Barnes hit the first of two scored 15 for the Tar Heels second straight game without free throws to make it 68-67 with AP FILE PHOTO (32-6), who played better in their the dazzling Marshall, who Wil- 3:58 to play. But Johnson, shoot- Boxing historian Bert Sugar second game without injured liams called “our engine, our ing almost 52 percent in the tour- AP PHOTO known for his fedora and star point guard Kendall Mar- driver,theheadofthething.”But nament, drained that 3 from Baylor players sit in the locker room after an NCAA tournament cigar, has died of cardiac shall. But North Carolina unlike Friday, when the Tar NBA range to start the decisive South Regional final against Kentucky Sunday in Atlanta. Ken- arrest. couldn’t overcome a 5:46 field Heels turned the ball over a sea- run. tucky won, 82-70. CMYK

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AUTO RACING Tony Stewart takes rain-shortened race in Fontana

The Associated Press strong start. who rarely gets rolling until sum- Darian Grubb last December. to that point. Although a few vick atop the points standings. FONTANA, Calif. — When Kyle Busch mer. “The history shows the last 13 drivers weren’t happy when the “We had a great race car there dark clouds ominously obscured finished sec- Although Stewart sees noth- years, we haven’t had the stron- race was called off after a delay of from the start of the race,” said majestic Mount Baldy north of ond, and Dale ing special about his approach to gest start the first third of the just over 30 minutes amid stead- Busch, who started second Auto Club Speedway early in Earnhardt Jr. the new season, he’s clearly fo- year, but I’m really excited about ily worsening rain, Stewart col- alongside teammate Denny Sunday’s race, NASCAR’s drivers added to his cused. Stewart and new crew the start we’ve got going. Dayto- lected his 46th career win and his Hamlin and took the lead on the all realized they were probably in good start to chief Steve Addington didn’t na was probably our weakest second at Fontana. second lap. “We led a lot of laps. I for a short day on a long track. Stewart the season in mention the rain to each other race, and I know I made deci- “Playing to the weather, every- just wish we led 30 more.” Nobody did a better job racing third. until moments before it hit one sions trying to make things hap- body is trying to get everything The drivers saw only blue until the raindrops fell than Tony “You hate to have it end with end of the 2-mile oval, but they pen and it didn’t work out. I’m they can get toward the midway skies at their meeting two hours Stewart. rain like that,” Stewart said. “But had already done the work neces- really proud of what Steve and all point of that race,” Stewart said. before the race began, but the Stewart got his second NAS- we’ve lost some that way, and we sary to win. our guys have done.” Defending race winner Kevin weather steadily worsened. The CAR victory of the season when didn’t back into the lead.” “It’s been nice to get off to a Stewart’s Chevrolet passed Harvick was fourth, and Carl Ed- resulting drop in temperature rain shortened the race at Auto Stewart has won seven of the good start this year the way we Busch 44 laps before the race was wards was fifth. Greg Biffle, Ed- threw off many teams’ calcula- Club Speedway by 71 laps, ex- last 15 races, including Las Vegas have,” said Stewart, who has stopped when the looming rain wards’ Roush Fenway Racing tions on air pressure and other tending the defending Sprint last month, in a remarkable been even more impressive this clouds finally burst and halted a teammate, finished sixth and decisions, forcing adjustments Cup champion’s unusually stretch of dominance for a driver year despite firing crew chief race run entirely on green flags kept a seven-point lead on Har- on their first pit stops.

NHL NBA ROUNDUP MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Sid scores Phillies give Thome again as some time in field Pens win The Associated Press Ultey to miss opener CLEARWATER, Fla. — Jim Thome played five innings at CLEARWATER, Fla. — Chase The Associated Press first base and hit a two-run dou- Utley will miss the entire exhibition schedule for the PITTSBURGH — Sidney ble for a Philadelphia Phillies’ second straight year and will Crosby scored in his second split squad Sunday in a 3-3, not be in the Philadelphia straight game and added an 10-inning tie against the Balti- Phillies’ opening-day lineup due assist to help the Pittsburgh more Orioles. to his injured knees. Penguins beat the New Jersey The 41-year-old, who has not The five-time All-Star, limited Devils 5-2 on Sunday night. played the field in the regular to 103 games last year when he Crosby, who snapped out of season since eight innings for didn’t play his first game until May 23, said Sunday he will not acareer-long 12-game goal the Chicago White Sox at the drought Saturday, gave the have season-ending surgery Phillies on June 13, 2007, did not and does not have plans to Penguins some breathing have any grounders hit to him. retire. He says he feels better room with a wrist shot by He hit a two-run double to than he did at this point last goalie Martin Brodeur early in deep center in a three-run third year. Says Utley: “I’m not going the third period. It was Cros- to be ready for opening day. I AP PHOTO against Brian Matusz. by’s first goal at home since don’t really have a timeline on The Philadelphia 76ers’ Lou Williams (23) and San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair vie for control of Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay scoring twice in his season when I will be available. I will aloose ball during the first quarter of an NBA game Sunday in San Antonio. struck out nine and walked two debut against the New York take this process fairly slow in 6 1-3 innings, allowing two Islanders on Nov. 21. because I think it’s important runs and seven hits. Matusz to get everything around my Evgeni Malkin also had a knees working correctly. And I goal and an assist for the gave up three runs and six hits Parker scores 21; Spurs beat 76ers in 4 2-3 innings. think it’s going to take a little Penguins to push his points bit of time. total to 97, tops in the NHL. Tigers (ss) 6, Phillies (ss) 3 Pittsburgh has won 10 straight at Consol Energy Center and The Associated Press starting for Iguodala, added beat Washington. LAKELAND, Fla. — AL Cy three runs in five innings. moved back within a point of SAN ANTONIO — Tony 11 points. Evan Turner and Young Award winner Justin the New York Rangers for the Parker scored 21 points and Jrue Holiday each added 10. Timberwolves 117, Verlander overcame a rocky first Braves 11, Astros (ss) 1 top stop in the Eastern Con- the San Antonio Spurs beat Nuggets 100 to allow two runs and seven hits KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Jair ference. the Philadelphia 76ers 93-76 Hawks 139, Jazz 133 MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin in six solid innings in his next- Jurrjens allowed one run and Chris Kunitz, Jordan Staal on Sunday night in a match- ATLANTA — Joe Johnson Love followed up his 51-point to-last start of spring training. three hits in six innings and and Pascal Dupuis added up of short-handed teams. scored 37 points, Josh Smith game with 30 points and 21 Hunter Pence singled in a run struck out seven in lowering his goals. Dupuis extended his DeJuan Blair added 19 added 22 and the Atlanta rebounds to lead Minnesota for the Phillies in the first, then ERA from 10.13 to 7.45, and points streak to a career-best points for the Spurs, who Hawks ended Utah’s six-game over Denver. scored on an RBI double by Ty struck out seven. He was also 2 10 games, the longest active won for the seventh time in winning streak with a victory Wigginton. for 3 at the plate. streak in the league. eight games and swept the in the NBA’s first quadruple- Suns 108, Cavaliers 83 season series with the 76ers overtime game since 1997. CLEVELAND — Marcin Tigers (ss) 1, Yankees 1 Angels 6, Rangers 5 Bruins 3, Ducks 2 despite being without Tim The four overtimes tied for Gortat and Markieff Morris TAMPA, Fla. — Michael Pine- TEMPE, Ariz. — Albert Pu- ANAHEIM, Calif. — Marty Duncan. With the Spurs play- the third-longest game in scored 22 points apiece, and da allowed one run and five hits jols hit his fourth homer and Turco won for the first time in ing three games in three NBA history. It was the ninth Phoenix never trailed against over five innings as he competes Trevor Bell allowed three hits the NHL in more than 13 nights, coach Gregg Popovich NBA game to go four OTs Cleveland. with Phil Hughes, Ivan Nova and two walks in 4 1-3 scoreless months with the help of a gave the 35-year-old Duncan and the first since Phoenix Steve Nash added 13 assists and Freddy Garcia for three innings in a bid to earn the An- disallowed goal that would his second day off this sea- beat Portland 140-139 on Nov. for the Suns, who have won rotation spots behind opening- gels’ No. 5 starter role. have tied it, and Boston got son. 14, 1997. six of eight to get back into day starter CC Sabathia and second-period goals from Philadelphia lost for the the Western Conference play- Hiroki Kuroda. Brewers (ss), 7 Royals 4 Zdeno Chara and Benoit Pou- second time in its last four Celtics 88, Wizards 76 off race. Phoenix, which im- Derek Jeter hit a leadoff SURPRISE, Ariz. — Scooter liot less than 11/2 minutes games as it played without BOSTON — Avery Bradley proved to 11-4 since the All- homer in the first and also had a Gennett hit a two-run homer in apart to beat Anaheim. Andre Iguodala, who was out scored a career-high 23 Star break, trail Denver and double. the eighth to complete a cycle, Capitals 3, Wild 0 due to left patella tendonitis. points, and Paul Pierce added Houston by 11/2 games in leading Elton Brand led the 76ers 21 points and eight rebounds the race for the final playoff Nationals 12, Mets 0 WASHINGTON — Alex with 12 points. Jodie Meeks, to help short-handed Boston spot in the conference. VIERA, Fla. — Ian Desmond, Brewers (ss) 7, Dodgers 1 Ovechkin scored his ninth goal in seven games, and Jayson Werth and Roger Berna- PHOENIX — Shaun Marcum Washington pulled back into dina hit first-inning home runs allowed one hit in three score- the final Eastern Conference NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT off Matt Harvey to back Stephen less innings in his spring train- playoff spot with victory over Strasburg as Washington stop- ing debut. Minnesota. ped an 11-game winless streak. White Sox 5, Giants 2 Predators 6, Blackhawks 1 Lady Lions no problem for Huskies Marlins 5, Rays 1 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Philip CHICAGO — Pekka Rinne PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Humber allowed an unearned made 24 saves and Nashville The Associated Press Snowden had 17 points, the Bonnies (31-4). Josh Johnson allowed three hits run and one hit in seven innings, ended Chicago winning streak KINGSTON, R.I. — Bria going 5 of 9 from 3-point range, They shot a season-low 19 in five scoreless innings as he struck out five and walked two. at five games. Hartley scored 20 points to and Samarie Walker scored 16 percent, allowed a season-high prepared for Miami’s opener but Matt Halischuk, Andrei lead a balanced Connecticut with 12 rebounds for the Wild- point total and finished with a walked five. He also hit an RBI Cubs 6, Indians 2 Kostitsyn, Patric Hornqvist, offense and help the top-seeded cats. It’s the second trip to the season-worst 21 turnovers. double in the second. GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cleve- Francis Bouillon, Shea Weber Huskies beat fourth-seeded regional finals for Kentucky Leading scorer Jessica Jenkins land’s Jeanmar Gomez, who had and Mike Fisher scored for Penn State 77-59 on Sunday in (28-6) in three years. was scoreless — she entered Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 5 pitched shutout ball in his first the Predators, who matched the Kingston Regional semi- Kayla Standish scored 25 for averaging 14 points — and DUNEDIN, Fla. — Daniel four outings, gave up three runs their season high with the six finals. Gonzaga (28-6), which reached missed all six of her shots. Bard, competing for a spot in and seven hits in five innings. goals. Viktor Stalberg had The Huskies’ stellar defense the round of 16 for the third Boston’s starting rotation, gave He is competing with Kevin Chicago’s lone score. stymied a high-powered Nitta- consecutive year. Maryland 81, up five runs and six hits in six Slowey and David Huff for the The victory sends the Pred- ny Lions offense that averaged Texas A&M 74 innings, struck out five and Indians’ final rotation spot. ators into fourth place in the 87.5 points in the first two RALEIGH REGIONAL RALEIGH, N.C. — Laurin walked three. Western Conference with 96 games of the NCAA women’s Notre Dame 79, Mincy had 21 points and 12 Bard allowed Adam Lind’s Padres 4, Diamondbacks 3 points, one ahead of Detroit tournament. It’s the seventh St. Bonaventure 35 rebounds to help Maryland second home run of spring train- PEORIA, Ariz. — Dustin and four more than the sixth- straight season that Connecti- RALEIGH, N.C. — Natalie rally past Texas A&M in the ing and his double. He also gave Moseley induced four double place Blackhawks. Nashville cut has advanced to the region- Novosel scored 16 points and regional semifinals. up Edwin Encarnacion tying plays in six innings, limiting is now 4-0-1against Chicago al finals. The Huskies will face Notre Dame advanced to the Alyssa Thomas added 21 RBI double in a two-run sixth. Arizona to a run and seven hits. this season. No. 2 seed Kentucky on Tues- regional finals by routing St. points and nine rebounds for Arizona pitcher Josh Coll- Cardinals 9, Twins 2 Islanders 3, Panthers 2 day night with a berth in the Bonaventure. the Terrapins (31-4), who menter allowed two runs, five Final Four on the line. Kalia Turner scored 14 points trailed by 18 in the first half and JUPITER, Fla. — Kyle Lohse hits and two walks in five in- SUNRISE, Fla. — Frans Leading 36-27 late in the first and Kayla McBride added 10 11 midway through the second. allowed two runs and five hits in nings. Nielsen scored the only goal half, UConn (32-4) used a 17-2 for the Irish (33-3). But Maryland fought its way six innings and Matt Holliday to lift New York past Florida. Rockies 7, Reds 3 Kyle Okposo and Matt run spanning halftime to break They shot 52.5 percent, nev- back and held the reigning homered. Lohse, projected to Moulson scored in regulation, the game open. er trailed and led by 45 before national champion Aggies start the Cardinals’ opener, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Todd and Evgeni Nabokov stopped Mia Nickson scored 19 points matching a 22-year-old record (24-11) to one basket in the struck out six and walked one. Helton hit his first two home 1 33 shots. and Maggie Lucas added 15 to for scoring margin in the re- final 7 ⁄2 minutes. runs of spring training and lead Penn State (26-7), which gional round while cruising The Terrapins have won 10 Astros (ss) 9, Pirates 7 Casey Blake hit his first, all Oilers 6, Blue Jackets 3 was making its first appearance into the finals for the second straight and 13 of 14 since a KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Jed drives off Johnny Cueto. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan in the round of 16 since 2004. straight year. home loss to Virginia Tech on Lowrie and Chris Snyder home- Rockies starter Jhoulys Cha- Jones had a goal and two Notre Dame will play second- Jan. 26. They’re back in a re- red, and Yamaico Navarro had cin allowed two runs and six hits assists, Chris VandeVelde Kentucky 79, Gonzaga 62 seeded Maryland on Tuesday gional final for the first time four of Pittsburgh’s 20 hits. in five innings. scored his first NHL goal and Keyla Snowden made five night with a spot in the Final since 2009, when they were in Pirates starter Brad Lincoln Joey Votto, in a 5-for-31slide Edmonton beat Columbus in 3-pointers for Kentucky, hitting Four on the line. Raleigh as a No. 1seed. Fresh- gave up three runs and four hit coming in, had an RBI single in amatchup of the NHL’s worst apair of them to turn back CeCe Dixon had 13 points man Alexia Standish scored 19 in four innings. Houston starter the third and added a single in teams. Gonzaga’s last charge. and Doris Ortega added 11 for points to lead Texas A&M. J.A. Happ gave up nine hits and the fifth. CMYK

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WYOMING VALLEY CONFERENCE GIRLS SOCCER CAPSULES play in the fall. Her stats were modest last season – eight Teams are listed in predicted order SOCCER goals and five assists – but she of finish. can control a game like few DIVISION 1 others. 1. Berwick Continued from Page 1B 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 11-1-1, 1st Div. Hallie Rexer, Holy Redeem- 1 ters and the field hockey could er: A steady and always reliable 2011 postseason: Won D2 champion- impact them even further. performer, Rexer led the Roy- ship; lost 4-0 to Manheim Twp. in first “I do think we’re going to get als with 15 goals and eight round of states some softball players,” said assists last season. She is also a Coach: Paul DiPippa GAR coach Stephanie Frank, Division I recruit and will be Home field: Crispin Field who has 15 girls on the roster, playing at St. Francis. But as of Players to watch: Seniors – Abby Takacs, MF; Jade Welsh, F; Sarah up from 12 last season. “To my now, she’ll be sidelined with an Wilczynski, K. Juniors – Caty Daven- knowledge, we have only three injury. port, MF; Karleigh Hartman, F; Alex field hockey players. But time Kelly Sheptock, Berwick: A Lorson, FB; Bridget Orlando, FB; Kelly will tell.” chip off the old block. Like her Sheptock, FB. Hanover Area has also strug- dad, Wilkes football coach Outlook: Despite losing four-time gled with low numbers, but Frank Sheptock who was an all-star Bella Jaffin, Berwick remains the team to beat. The Dawgs return coach Brian Bannon doesn’t All-American linebacker in eight starters – including Times see the shift to the fall having college, Kelly plays with a Leader All-WVC selections Davenport an adverse effect. toughness and grit that has (12 g, 8 a), Orlando and Sheptock on “Actually, it benefits us to made her the premier defender defense. Takacs (5 g, 10 a) and Welsh move to the fall,” Bannon said. in the WVC. (4 g, 2 a) are proven scorers and “Right now, we have four other Wilczynski is among the WVC’s most DISTRICT PLAYOFF experienced keepers. kids playing other sports and we’ll get them back. And we FORMAT 2. Coughlin 2011 WVC Record/ have five or six coming up and The top four teams from Finish: 11-1-1, 2nd, Div. 1 will lose only two.” Division 1, the top three from 2011 postseason: Lost 2-0 to Berwick The uncertainty made the Division 2, the top two from in D2 championship game WVC athletic directors scrap Division 3 and the top team Coach: Joe Spagnuolo the power alignment for the from Division 4 make the play- Home field: Dan Flood School Players to watch: Seniors – Jess fall of 2012. Instead, all teams offs. Bella, F/MF; Grace Fazzi, MF/F; Lind- will be grouped into one divi- The district soccer commit- sey Humanik, MF/F; Marissa Lercara, sion and play each other once. tee will seed the teams, but FB/F; Bailey Novak, FB; Ivy Nulton, Amulti-divisional alignment rest assured the Division 1 Utl; Amanda Sax, K. Sophomore – could have meant teams losing champion and the runner-up Nora Fazzi, MF. asignificant number of games will be the top-two seeds as Outlook: The Crusaders were hit fairly hard by graduation, but once should too many divisional usual. again should be a divisional power opponents drop girls soccer. Only the district champion with Times Leader All-WVC players The arrangement is for only moves to the state playoffs. Lercara (4 g, 3 a) and Nulton (9 g, 3 a) one year. The WVC will revisit back. The defense will be very strong, the topic for fall 2013 once TOP GAMES but the offense will be a work in BILL TARUTIS FILE PHOTO/FOR THE TIMES LEADER things settle in. The WVC’s best rivalry is in progress and could prevent the Crusaders from overtaking Berwick. Berwick’s Kelly Sheptock, right, is expected to be one of the top players in the Wyoming Valley Con- the first week when Dallas ference this year. Ivy Nulton, left, returns for Coughlin. TOP PLAYERS travels to Coughlin on Wednes- 3. Dallas Here are four standouts to day. The teams play at Dallas 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 8-3-2, 3rd, the roster. The Players to watch: watch, listed alphabetically. on May 3. Div. 1 defense and Seniors – Ameila Ayers, FB; Spen- Hannah Coffin, Crestwood: Meyers at Tunkhannock on 2011 postseason: Lost 2-0 to Cough- midfield should cer Corby, K; Janel Kalmanowicz, The energetic playmaker, who April 30 could decide the Divi- be solid and once Mara Sickler, MF; Vicki Williams, F. lin in D2 semifinals will play at Alabama-Birming- sion 4 title. Coach: Chris Scharff the offense Juniors – Anna Boecker, FB; Mack- Home field: School district campus catches up the enzie Drungell, MF/FB; Katie Proulx, ham in the fall, will start out at The Division 1title could Players to watch: Senior – Colleen Trojans could be FB. midfield where her skills and come down to the final week McDonald, MF/F. Junior – Ashley right back in the Sophomore – Cheyenne Brown, F. quickness should set up oppor- when defending champion Dunbar, F. Sophomore – Vanessa Rexer McDonald Sheptock postseason. Outlook: The Tigers just missed the tunities for her teammates. Berwick is at Dallas on May 7. Parsons, MF/F. postseason in 2011, but that could Colleen McDonald, Dallas: That same day Lake-Lehman change this year. Nine starters return, Outlook: Drexel recruit McDonald (8 FB; Darian Walter, FB. Sophomores – 2. Honesdale Although knee injuries have takes a long drive to Delaware including leading scorer Brown (8 g, 5 g, 5 a), Parsons (7 g, 2 a) and Dunbar Anna Chamberlin, F; Taryn Ficken, K. 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 11-2, 1st Div. a). Crossover games will be key as popped up at times, McDonald Valley for what should be a key (7 g, 1a) give Dallas a very balanced Outlook: Although DelVal lost some 3 two of last season’s losses were to will be heading to Drexel to Division 2 contest. and talented scoring attack. The big key players to graduation, it also 2011 postseason: Lost 1-0 to Meyers Honesdale and North Pocono. question will be on defense. There are returns a solid core that includes in D2 first round many holes to fill as three three-year leading scorers Brockmann (6 g) and Coach: Eric Eisele 2. Meyers starters have graduated. Still, the Chamberlin (5 g, 1a). Ficken is a Home field: Stourbridge Elementary that won three consecutive Na- 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 9-2-2, 1st Mountaineers should be in the thick veteran in goal. The Warriors have Players to watch: Juniors – Alexis tional League East titles, played of the divisional race. Burkavage, FB; Bridget Fennell, FB; Div. 4 IBANEZ enough back to contend for the 2011 postseason: Lost 4-0 to Berwick in two National League Cham- divisional title once again. Rhea Fowler, MF; Ally Hicks, F; Seneca Propst, MF. in D2 quarterfinal pionship Series’ and went to a 4. Crestwood Continued from Page 1B Coach: Jason Nolan World Series while he was there. 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 5-7-1, 5th 3. Wyoming Valley West Outlook: The Hornets lost a big chunk Home field: Gordon Avenue Div. 1 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 3-9-1, 3rd of their offense to graduation, but to first base for an infield hit. Ibanez hit a combined .274 Players to watch: Seniors – Katie 2011 postseason: none Div. 2 should still remain competitive. The But does he still have the pop with 50 home runs and 176 RBI Flannery, FB; Leanne McManus, F; Coach: Russ Kile 2011 postseason: Lost 2-0 to North midfield and defense should be in his bat? during his first two seasons with Ingrid Ritchie, F/MF; Amanda Tredin- Home field: Football stadium Pocono in D2 first round strong and be able to hold the fort nick, MF; Alivia Weidler, K. Ibanez followed that single by the Phillies. His batting average Players to watch: Seniors – Sarah Coach: Mike Davitt until the offense comes around. If Outlook: The Mohawks lost some topping another pitch just foul dipped to .245 last season, but Andrews, F; Hannah Coffin, MF; Han- Home field: Spartan Stadium that happens, Honesdale’s could win quality players to graduation. Howev- of first base before taking a he also slugged 20 homers and nah Lee, FB; Sam Pruce, FB. Sopho- Players to watch: Seniors – Cathy the division in its final WVC season. er, a solid group of seniors should be more – Morgan Kile, F; Gabby Termini, Byrnes, F; Alex Lecce, MF; Juliet called third strike. He then fin- drove home 84 runs after over- able to keep Meyers near the top of F; Meg White, K. Schmid, MF; Steph Serafin, FB. Junior 3. Pittston Area ished out his minor league ses- coming a slow start to 2011. the division. McManus (10 g, 7 a) led Outlook: The Comets are a very good –Elizabeth Hoffman, MF. 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 6-6-1, 3rd sion by poking two easy flies to Now he’s looking forward to a the team in scoring, while three team, although being stuck in the Outlook: Although Valley West will be Div. 3 left and center field. new start, after joining the Yan- veterans return to the defense. Get- toughest division could distort their relying on a solid group of seniors, it 2011 postseason: none ting past Tunkhannock, though, will “It’s all right,” Ibanez insisted kees as a free agent. final record. Termini (13 g, 3 a) and will still be somewhat of a rebuilding Coach: Nicole Tieso be tough. afterwards. “As long as your pro- Ibanez carries a .280 batting White were Times Leader All-WVC season. The offense lost most of its Home field: Primary Center, Rock St., selections. Coffin is heading to Divi- firepower, while the defense took Hughestown gressing and getting better. I’m average over his consistent 16- sion I Alabama-Birmingham in the some hits as well. Should improve as Players to watch: Seniors – Danielle getting the barrell of the bat on year career, with 252 lifetime 3. Wyoming Area fall. There are also a few more return- the season goes on. Fereck, MF; Sarah Kosik, FB; Mallory balls.” homers and 1,054 RBI. ing starters. Yozwiak, FB. Juniors – Jordan Cumbo, 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 6-6-1, 3rd His words expressed hope, That’s the type of production Div. 4 4. Hazleton Area K; Liz Mikitish, MF/F. Sophomore – 2011 postseason: none but his actions revealed frustra- the Yankees are expecting, after 5. Holy Redeemer 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 3-10, 4th Sara Ruby, F. Coach: Mike Sokolas tion. signing Ibanez to be their left- 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 6-7, 4th Div. 2 Outlook: The Patriots bring more Home field: 10th St., Wyoming After each easy out, Ibanez handed-hitting designated hit- Div. 1 2011 postseason: none experience and depth into the season Players to watch: Seniors – Habibah 2011 postseason: Lost 4-0 to Berwick Coach: Dan Matriccino than last year, so both could lead to shook his head, solicited advice ter and part-time platoon player Njiaju, F; Shannon Ritts, FB; Jenna in D2 semifinals Home field: Football stadium an improved record. Ruby (11g, 3 a), from coaches and teammates in the outfield. Skirnak, F. Juniors – Jennifer Bone, Coach: Bob Hughes Players to watch: Seniors – Megan Mikitish (10 g, 3 a) and Fereck (4 g, 4 and went back to practice his Ibanez said they’ve gone out MF; Valerie Bott, F. Home field: Eddie White Field Baranko, K; Krista Leitner, MF/FB; a) bring punch back to the offense, Outlook: The Warriors lost their top swing - trying to straighten it of their way to make him feel ac- Players to watch: Seniors – Allie Nicole Semenza, MF/FB. Juniors – Ally while there is a nice blend of veterans scorer but the return of Bott, who out on his own in the dugout. cepted. Banks, MF; Shaina Dougherty, F; Erin Brennan, FB; Mariah LaPorte, MF. on defense. Could challenge for the missed last season with a knee injury, “I’m on top of the ball and un- “It’s been great, a great place, Gruber, MF; Hallie Rexer, MF; Olivia Outlook: Baranko, Leitner and Se- division. should help the offense. Njiaju and Zurad, MF. Sophomore – Nina Paoloni, menza will be in the starting lineup der the ball,” Ibanez said. “But great people,” said Ibanez, who Skirnak also return to the attack. FB. for a fourth consecutive year, but 4. Wyoming Seminary I’m hitting it on the barrell. will turn 40 in June. “I’m really There is a lot of experience back and Outlook: Redeemer will be missing after that the Cougars are relatively 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 5-7-1, 4th That’s what you want.” excited about playing for this or- another good sign is the roster size, Rexer (15 g, 8 a) to start the season young and inexperienced. The roster Div. 3 What the Yankees want is the ganization.” which is strong for a second consec- due to an injury. Despite the St. consists of mainly freshmen and 2011 postseason: none Francis recruit being absent, the Coach: John Hannigan utive season. guy who spent most of the past If only his bat would start sophomores who will gain valuable three years as a formidable force showing the same kind of enthu- Royals should still be strong at mid- experience heading into the fall Home field: Forty Fort Soccer Fields 4. GAR field with Dougherty (8 g, 3 a) and season. Players to watch: Juniors – Christine in the middle of a Phillies lineup siasm. others back. It’s at both end of the Harris, F/MF; Bridget McMullan, MF; 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 3-9-1, 4th Div. 4 field where some questions need to 5. Nanticoke Anna Warriner, FB/F; Lindsay Warrin- 2011 postseason: none be answered. 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 2-9-2, 5th er, MF/F; Lily Williams, FB. Sopho- Woods goes to No. 6 in the mores – Julie Grosek, MF/FB; Molly Coach: Stephanie Frank Div. 2 world, returning to the top 10 for DIVISION 2 Turner, MF; Margi Wiles, F. Home field: old Wilkes-Barre Twp. WOODS 2011 postseason: none H.S. the first time since May 22. Coach: Andrea Cannavale Outlook: The Blue Knights were hit Players to watch: Seniors – Kaleigh He finished at 13-under 275 for 1. Lake-Lehman Home field: Football stadium hard by graduation, so they’ll be Bubblo, MF; Caitlyn Kovach, FB; Bri Continued from Page 1B 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 5-6-2, 1st Players to watch: Seniors – Mallory relying on several newcomers to fill his 72nd PGA Tour win, one short Majikes, FB. Sophomore – Jillianna Div. 2 Markowski, FB; Cassie Yalch, MF; the ranks. The lineup has been shuf- so clean that he was never seri- of Nicklaus for second place on Leco, K/Ult. Freshmen – Paige Elmy, K; 2011 postseason: Lost 2-1to Holy Morgan Yohey, FB. Junior – Brittany fled in hopes of accelerating the ously challenged on the back the career list. But that’s not the Brea Seabrook, MF. Redeemer in D2 quarterfinals Sugalski, MF. progress. Whether it will work, or Outlook: The Grenadiers have 15 nine. record Woods wants. He has 14 Home field: Football stadium Outlook: Yalch (4 g, 2 a) returns as more switches are needed, will be players, which isn’t much but is up The final hole was a mere for- majors, four short of the Nicklaus Coach: Kelly Adamshick the team’s leading scorer from last determined in the opening games. from 12 last year. They’re an athletic mality, and Woods tapped his put- standard, and he tries to end a Players to watch: Seniors – Tori season. There is also some experi- group, but not all have the necessary Frederick, FB; Nikki Sutliff, MF. Juniors ence on defense. But the Trojans will 5. Hanover Area ter on the ground waiting for his four-year drought at the Masters, experience on the soccer field. The –Ashley Jackson, K; Katie Heindel, have a tough time improving much on 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 4-8-1, 5th turn, knowing that 30 months which starts April 5. defense has some veterans back, but FB; Karen Yamrick, FB. Sophomores – last season’s mark due to the high Div. 3 without a win on the PGA Tour “I am excited, no doubt,” unless a few scorers could be found Kaylee Hillard, MF; Shoshana Maho- level of competition. Finishing in the 2011 postseason: none was about to end. He walked off Woods said. “I’m looking forward ney, F; Emily Sutton, MF. Freshmen – Coach: Brian Bannon that unit could be overwhelmed. upper part of the division will be very the green with his arm extended, to the momentum I’ve built Aleaha Blazick, F; Morgan Goodrich, tough. Home field: Football stadium F; Denae Sutliff, Utl; Hannah Stull, Utl. Players to watch: Senior – Gabby 5. MMI Prep waving his cap to a raucous gal- here.” 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 0-13, 5th Outlook: The Black Knights have a DIVISION 2-A Murphy, MF. Juniors – Ciera Gensel, K; lery. It was the first time Woods had very good chance of repeating as Kayla Keating, MF; Samantha Masher, Div. 4 “It does feel good. It feels really all four rounds under par since he 2011 postseason: none divisional champs. Times Leader 1. North Pocono FB. good,” Woods said before signing returned from his personal crisis Coach: Guillermo Lara All-WVC selection Sutliff leads a 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 7-4-2, 2nd Outlook: Although the Hawkeyes are his card. “It’s been a lot of hard at the 2010 Masters. Home field: Cedar Street field, Free- veteran midfield. Frederick and Ya- Div. 3 young and lack experience, they’ve land work.” McDowell made a 45-foot bird- merick are back on the outside of the 2011 postseason: Lost 4-0 to Cough- been coming along well in the presea- Players to watch: Seniors – Taylor The only thing missing was the ie putt and a 50-foot eagle putt defense, and Mahoney is coming off a lin in D2 quarterfinals son. Murphy (12 g, 2 a) is proven Farrell, F; Andrea Lara, FB. Juniors – host himself. early in the round to try to stay very strong rookie season. They’ll Coach: Hosiah “Dave” Davis scorer, but there is a drop-off after Katlyn Frey, F; Lindsey Joseph, F; Alex need some newcomers to step up. Home field: New high school, Coving- her. The defense has some experi- Palmer’s blood pressure in- close, though he was never closer Haupt, MF; Cassie Calrdwell, FB. ton Twp. ence back and should be a strong suit creased during the final round than two shots after starting with early on. Outlook: The Preppers have a new 2. Delaware Valley Players to watch: Seniors – Kaylee from new medications, and he adouble bogey. He closed with a coach and new home field, but one 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 5-6-2, 2nd Banfield, MF: Alyssa Hamill, FB.; Lizzy DIVISION 4 old problem – being competitive on a was taken to the hospital about15 74. Div. 2 Lisiecki, FB; Desirae Santarsiero, F; consistent basis. The WVC smallest minutes before the tournament “I think he really just kind of 2011 postseason: Lost 3-0 to Dallas in Michelle Stefanelli, MF; Meghan Utter, 1. Tunkhannock school had troubles at both ends of ended as a precaution. Alaistair nailed home his comeback,” D2 quarterfinals K. Junior – Carly Mischello. Sopho- 2011 WVC Record/Finish: 9-3-1, 2nd the field last season and is looking for Coach: Donnel Leiva-Vazquez more – Alissa Kincel, F. Johnston, vice chairman at IMG McDowell said. “Great to have a Div. 4 its first victory since the 2009 sea- Home field: High school Outlook: Although North Pocono will and his longtime business man- front-row seat watching maybe 2011 postseason: none son. There might be a few more Players to watch: Seniors – Amy be counting upon many seniors, the ager, said Palmer would be kept the greatest of all time doing Coach: Kaaron Yablonski opportunities for a victory this sea- Ahlers, MF; Kelly Cappello MF; Kyrsten team is inexperienced overall. Howev- overnight. “Nobody is overly con- what he does best — winning golf Brockmann, F. Juniors – Jackie Uber, Home field: Roslund Elem., Rte. 29 son. er, numbers are up with 33 players on cerned,” he said. tournaments.” CMYK

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National Guard team reads to NAMES IN THE NEWS FOR Hanover Green students MILITARY VETERANS Soldiers from the Pennsylvania Pvt. Anthony Christopher Army National Guard’s 55th Heavy Walsh, Lake-Lehman High HUDSON: Lani VFW Post Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) recent- School Class of 2009, recently 6325, 35 Cleveland St., will hold ly read to students at Hanover Green graduated nominations and election of Elementary School in honor of Dr. from basic officers 7:30 p.m. April 10. All Suess’ birthday and Read Across training and regular members are urged to America week. Each soldier visited Initial Entry attend and vote. with students and read a separate Training (IET) book to two classrooms. Participants, at Fort Ben- ning, Ga., KINGSTON: The VFW Post from left: SFC David Zadzura, HQ with Foxtrot 283, 757 Wyoming Ave., will 109th Infantry; SGT Matthew Lipo, HQ Company, hold election of post officers for 109th Field Artillery; MSG John Paul Walsh second bat- the 2012-13 term at 7:30 p.m. Karpovich, HQ 55th HBCT; Nancy talion, 19 April 4. All members are re- Karpovich, school secretary and infantry, 198th infantry bri- quested to attend this important mother of MSG Karpovich; SFC Daniel gade. Upon completion of IET, meeting. Stella, HQ 109th Field Artillery; SSG he received the coveted In- Christopher Keen, Btry A 109th Field fantry Blue Cord. His company The Ladies Auxiliary will hold Artillery; and SPC Adam Fisher, HQ was the first to receive the election of officers at 7 p.m. 109th Field Artillery. 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver April 4. Dollar. Walsh is stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., with Bravo MOUNTAIN TOP: American Company, second brigade. Legion Mountain Post 781, 1550 program will be presented and Pizza, 40 W. Main Street. Presi- Navy Seaman Kyle M. Volciak, Henry Drive, will hold its an- IN BRIEF light refreshments will be dent Marge Swanek will preside. son of Linda M. and Walter A. nual spring ham shoot at the Editor’s note: A complete Volciak, McAdoo, recently upper grove on Sunday. The served. Grand Knight Drew There will be a dinner meet- list of Volunteer Opportuni- HUGHESTOWN: The Hugh- completed U.S. Navy basic public is invited. Sign up starts Zavada requests all Knights and ing with a program to follow. ties can be viewed at www.ti- training at Recruit Training at 11 a.m. and the shoot starts at estown Police Department, their guests to attend this social The meeting will be hosted by mesleader.com by clicking Command, Great Lakes, Ill. along with the Hughestown meeting. Marge Swanek and Wilkes-Barre Community News under the During the eight-week pro- noon. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the Lions Club, will hold its annual Chapter 90. People tab. To have your or- gram, Volciak completed a variety of training which in- afternoon. Easter Egg Hunt 1p.m. April 7 PITTSTON: The Pittston City There will be no meeting in ganization listed, visit the cluded classroom study and The Executive Committee at the pavilion in Hughestown. Easter Egg Hunt will take place the month of May. New mem- United Way of Wyoming Val- All borough children and their ley’s volunteer page at practical instruction on naval and board members will meet 11 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson bers from Junior Past Matrons customs, first aid, firefighting, families are invited. Two bicy- www.unitedwaywb.org. For 7:30 p.m. April 2 at the post. All Park, New Street. Any Pittston and Junior Past Patrons of Dis- water safety and survival and cles will be raffled and there will more information, contact officers are asked to attend. children up to age 12 are wel- trict 12A will be welcomed at shipboard and aircraft safety. be candy and prizes for every- Kathy Sweetra at 970-7250 An emphasis was also placed AHome Association and one. The Easter bunny will also come. The hunt is sponsored by the June meeting. Reservations or ksweetra@timeslead- on physical fitness. Volciak is a Legion meeting will take place be present. the Pittston City Fire Depart- are needed. Call one of the fol- er.com. 2011 graduate of Hazleton Area 7:30 p.m. April 9. All officers are ment, Pittston City Police De- lowing chapter reservation High School. asked to attend both meetings. MOUNTAIN TOP: The Moun- partment, Greater Pittston chairpersons: Deb Koch, Wyom- Ambulance and Chris Latona. ing 1; Jane Thomas, Harmony ALL JUNK CARS & ARMANDO tain Top Area Knights of Colum- TRUCKS WANTED Affo rdable bus will meet 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 58; Marge Swanek, Wilkes-Barre CONSTRUCTION at the Knights of Columbus PLYMOUTH: The Past Ma- 90; Mary Ellen Heinz, May- Highest Prices Paid In Cash. Roofin gCo. Free Pickup. Call Anytime. home. The council will observe trons and Past Patrons Associ- flower 170; Lois Dunn, Nanti- √ Residential & Commercial Roofing √ Rooﬁng the 39th anniversary of receiv- ation of Wyoming Valley will coke 174; Hope Beisel, Dallas VITO & GINO √ Leak Detection & Repair Forty Fort ing the council’s charter. A brief meet 6:30 p.m. April 5 at Happy 396. 288-8995 • √ Gutter Clean Out & Guards √ Siding √ Chimney & Skylight Repairs √ HIC #PA 9937 & Insured √ Decks NO JOB TOOSMALL Call Anytime √ Additions 570-579-6869 GET THE TIMES LEADER APP! 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Nathan R. Gutkowski Nathan Richard Gutkowski, son of Janelle and Daniel Gutkowski, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, March 26. Nathan is a grandson of Dariel Edwardsville Police Department receives 2011 service award and Richard Stolpe and Stanley and Lois Gutkowski, all of Moun- The Edwardsville Police Department recently received the 2011 tain Top. He is a great-grandson Community Education and Prevention Service Award from the Parent of Jeanne Micklo, Forty Fort. Coach & Education Consultants of NEPA. The award was presented to Nathan has a brother, Nicholas, the police department for its continued commitment and dedication 8. in ensuring that families and children live in a safe and health community. At the presentation, from left: Gary Mack, councilman, Ed- wardsville; David Souchick, police chief, Edwardsville; and Gary F. Retired Hanover Twp. roadsman honored Smith, executive director, Parent Coach & Education Consultants of NEPA. Ron Krushnowski was honored with a proclamation upon his retirement from the Hanover Township road department effective March 30. Krushnowski dedicated 25 years of service to the residents of Hanover Township. At the award ceremony, from left, first row: George Andrejko, supervisor, road department; Russell P. Davis and Albert J. Bagusky, commissioners; Krushnowski; Culin King; and Jeffrey P. Lewis and Frank J. Ciavarella, commissioners. Second row: Robert V. Davison, township solicitor; William L. Howatt, Michael D. Mazur and George W. Bowers, commissioners; John J. Sipper, township manager; Donna M. Makarczyk, township secretary.

Nikolas W. Natt Nikolas William Natt, son of Michelle Huhn and Ronald Natt, West Wyoming, is celebrating his third birthday today, March 26. Nikolas is a grandson of William Huhn, Ashley; Rose and Bob Reese, Wilkes-Barre; Sharon Natt, West Pittston; and Andrew Natt. He is a great-grandson of Gert Huhn, Wilkes-Barre.

Wells Fargo donates to Habitat for Humanity Wells Fargo recently donated $5,000 to Wyoming Valley Habitat Hospital observes Girl Scouts 100th anniversary for Humanity’s Square Foot Appeal. Wyoming Valley Habitat for Girl Scout Ambassadors Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds simple, decent The Girl Scouts observed their 100th anniversary on March 12. homes to sell to families in need. Wells Fargo has chosen to partner to host emergency In honor of this milestone, the Hazleton General Hospital pre- with Habitat to help build a home that will be affordable to low in- sented a gift bag to the family of every baby girl born on March come families who otherwise would not have had the opportunity for preparedness forum 12. The gift bags, provided by local Girl Scouts, included a variety homeownership. At the check presentation, from left: Kevin Engel- An emergency preparedness of Girl Scout items. Approximately 350 girls throughout the man, district manager of the Wilkes-Barre market, Wells Fargo; Karen forum, ‘Disaster Psychology,’ will greater Hazleton area participate in Girl Scouts. From left: Kelly Evans Kaufer, executive director, Wyoming Valley Habitat for Human- Mackenzie P. Reese be presented 6 p.m. Tuesday at Swope, membership associate, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Penn- ity (WVHFH); Greg Collins, community bank president of Northeast- ern Pennsylvania, Wells Fargo; Malcolm Williams, president, WVHFH; Mackenzie Priscilla Reese, the Marian Sutherland Kirby sylvania, and MarfyYanac, obstetrics nurse manager, Hazleton General Hospital. and Dawn Hapeman, volunteer coordinator, WVHFH. daughter of Amanda Perschau Library, Mountain Top. The forum and Mark Reese Jr., Dallas, will be hosted and presented by celebrated her third birthday Karisa McCormick and Nadia March 24. Mackenzie is a grand- Gentilesco, Ambassador Girl daughter of Gayle and Robert Scouts, as part of their Gold Perschau Jr., Dallas, and Colleen and Mark Reese Sr., Harding. She Award project. The PowerPoint is a great-granddaughter of presentation will address family Robert Perschau Sr., Kingston; emergency plans, post disaster Ruth Reese, West Pittston; Elmer psychological stress and commu- Reese, Pittston; and the late nity involvement. The event is Priscilla Perry Lavallee, Patricia free and open to all ages. No Perschau; William Booth Sr.; and registration is needed. Refresh- Ed and Audrey Avery. Mackenzie ments will be served. Contact has a sister, Amy, 10. Karisa and Nadia at me- [email protected] for more information. From left, are Genti- lesco and McCormick. MEETINGS

Today DUPONT: The Dupont Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. at the VFW on Main Street. Violet O. Rosencrance Tuesday Violet Olivia Rosencrance, daughter of Dana and Seth MOUNTAIN TOP: Crestwood High Rosencrance, Pottstown, is School PTA, 6 p.m. in the high celebrating her fourth birthday school cafeteria. Details of the today, March 26. Violet is a Senior Lock-In will be discussed. LCCC truck driving program, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts collect aid for area flood victims granddaughter of MaryRose and Purchases of Gertrude Hawk James Giambrone, Perkiomen- candy or Daily Lottery Number Members of the Luzerne County Community College truck driving program recently assisted Boy Scout Troop 434 and Cub Scout Pack ville, and Karla and Howard calendars for the month of April 433 with a collection to aid area flood victims. The scouts, based out of Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Dorrance, collected dona- Rosencrance, Shickshinny. She is tions, including clothing and furniture, for flood victims in the Shickshinny area. The college donated a tractor-trailer and a driver to trans- agreat-granddaughter of Ann can be made by calling Michele at 881-7981. Seniors and their port the donations from the church in Dorrance to Shickshinny. Participants, from left, first row: Aaron Kleger, Troop 434; Samuel Daniel, Amato, Bridgeport; Mildred and Pack 433; Mike Phillips, Pack 433; and Bret Phillips, Pack 433. Second row: Leah Majdic, volunteer; Kelly Madigan, volunteer; Matt Dopp, Pasquale Giambrone, Perkio- parents are urged to attend the Troop 434; Justin Lukashewski, Troop 434; Hunter Rinehimer, Troop 434; David Havard, Troop 434; and Donald Havard, assistant to scout menville; and Nancy Fritz, Ben- meeting. Membership is $8. Call ton. Violet has two sisters, Cece- Michele Cronauer at 881-7981 master, Troop 434 with Dusty, the golden retriever. Third row: John Walko, instructor, truck driving program; Harold Fisher, coordinator and instructor, truck driving program; Ken Phillips, cub master, Pack 433; and Ron Rinehimer, committee chair, Troop 434. lia, 5, and Fiona, 21 months. with any questions. GUIDELINES Children’s birthdays (ages 1-16) will be published free of charge

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THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ DIVERSIONS MONDAY, MARCH 26,2012 PAGE 5C Use of car booster seats is important for the safety of small children

Dear Abby: What do seat. Click on the child safety section, Alert Day, held on the fourth Tues- about that there is a test. If they take you think of a grand- and you’ll find an area titled “Which day in March, is a one-day “wake-up it, they could be saving lives. mother who has her DEAR ABBY Car Seat Is the Right One for Your call.” The American public is invited — Logan Nicole Gregory, 2012 A.D.A. 7-year-old grandson Child.” There are also videos in this to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find National Yo uth Advocate sit in a baby car seat ADVICE section showing parents how to in- out if they are at risk for developing when she’s driving? ed me that seat belts were designed stall the seats correctly. Type 2 diabetes. It’s a serious disease Dear Logan: Congratulations on your The boy weighs 65 for adults, not children. The recommendations do not vary that strikes nearly 26 million children selection as the 2012 National Youth pounds and is 4 1/2 According to the NHTSA, the among the states. And yes — this in- and adults in the United States. Many Advocate. Readers, because diabetes feet tall. His parents don’t want to 7-year-old should be in a “booster” formation should be shared with the of them don’t know they have it. is a serious condition, and there are cause a rift with her. He looks ridicu- seat. A booster seat positions the seat child’s parents and the grandmother Unfortunately, people are often ways to find out if you could be at lous and must feel embarrassed in belt so it fits properly over the shoul- in order to ensure the boy’s safety. diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes seven risk, pay attention to Logan’s mes- front of his friends. Should relatives der and chest — the strongest parts to 10 years after it has settled in their sage. Visit the American Diabetes intervene? of the child’s body — so it won’t cut Dear Abby: At the age of 2, I was di- system. By then, the major symptoms Association Facebook page, go to — Granny’s Neighbor him or her on the neck or face in case agnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I have have already developed and harmed stopdiabetes.com or call 800-342-2383. of an accident. been involved with the American the body, so early diagnosis is critical. Dear Neighbor: I took your ques- Diabetes Association since I was 6. As Please urge your readers to “Take To receive a collection of Abby’s most The NHTSA used to recommend memorable — and most frequently re- tion to a public affairs specialist with that children 8 to 12 years old or 4 its 2012 National Youth Advocate, I’d it. Share it.” Let them know they can quested — poems and essays, send a busi- the National Highway Traffic Safety feet 9 inches and under use a booster like to invite your readers to join me protect their health and stop this dis- ness-sized, self-addressed envelope, plus Administration. He said that children by participating in the 24th Annual ease by taking the free risk test. Just check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in seat. However, it NOW recommends Canada) to: Dear Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. through the age of 12 should always that parents visit its website, American Diabetes Association Alert answer a few simple questions and Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. ride in the back seat. He also remind- www.nhtsa.gov, to choose a correct Day tomorrow, March 27. share the fact with everyone you care (Postage is included.) UNIVERSAL SUDOKU CRYPTOQUOTE HOROSCOPE BY HOLIDAY MATHIS ARIES (March 21-April 19). You SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your want the best and will approach day will have a rhythm not unlike all things with an eye toward your own breathing. You’ll take quality. Ask questions to get edu- in life and process and contain it cated on the difference between for a moment before releasing “good” and “great.” your energy into the world. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). standards tend to be uncompro- Life may seem to scold you. mising, and this will prove to be The echo of a childhood hurt a positive thing today. Someone may come back to you. It’s your will trust you with a job or chance to realize that this is not privilege because of your proven about you and move into more track record. peaceful surroundings. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You dealing with a group of diverse like to have a plan, though you personalities. It’s hard to come don’t always like to follow it. up with ideas, but you’ll strive There are many valid reasons to for a mutually beneficial out- move away from your schedule come. A mutual benefit is a ben- now. New opportunities await. efit that will endure. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). CANCER (June 22-July 22). You Thinking of adventure is dif- sense the inner life of your ferent from embarking on one. loved ones, especially when they You need a push. Your spirit of endeavor to hide such things exploration will be awakened and from you. You’ll reach out to encouraged by the fire-sign influ- someone who is putting on a ences you know. GOREN BRIDGE brave face while hurting inside. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll Anything you wish to accomplish WITH OMAR SHARIF & TANNAH HIRSCH improve yourself by listening to will require a balanced integra- music. Active listening will be a tion of your thoughts and will. kind of meditative exercise that Whatever you can do to engage PREVIOUS DAY’S SOLUTION will help to strengthen your will, all three categories at once will clarify your feelings and guide bring you joy. you in objective self-reflection. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 26). VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll Your friends and family love organize your assets in a way you the way you are, but you that makes the most of all you have other plans. You embrace have. You won’t waste time change and enjoy the new per- or any other resource at your son you are becoming. There’s disposal. a trade-off in April, and you’ll LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll be glad you made it. Your care encounter many puzzles. helps a loved one thrive in May. Whether or not these puzzles August begins an education and cause frustration is entirely up fresh financial horizons. Gemini to you. Relax and realize that and Libra people adore you. Your nothing has to be solved in one lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 14, 39 day. Resist easy fixes. and 28.

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