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SPORTS SHOWCASE Cardiologist: Quitting smoking key

Geisinger Wyoming Valley al. And sadly, for many of our peo- of all heart disease can be attri- Thomas specialist ties one change ple that smoke, that ability to quit buted to smoking, and that smok- Isaac- smoking is a real challenge,” said ing has a connection to about 10 son, to many health benefits. Dr. Thomas Isaacson, chief of car- different types of cancer. M.D. diology at Geisinger Wyoming In comparison to non-smokers, dis- Valley Medical Center in Plains someone who smokes a pack of cusses By STEVE MOCARSKY Township’s Richard and Marion cigarettes a day is twice as likely the [email protected] Pearsall Heart Hospital. to have a heart attack. no- As people make their New “People are successful some- smoking policy at Year’s resolutions, an area car- times for short periods of time, Region of smokers Geis- diologist hopes area smokers will but … that’s not a large group of Given that data, Isaacson says inger. consider quitting as a top priority patients who are able to stay the results of a study released last this year. smoke free,” Isaacson said. January that tags Scranton/ “I think everyone tries to make Still, Issacson says it’s impor- that opportunity (for quitting) re- tant to try, noting that 20 percent SeeSMOKING, Page 10A AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER NFL GIANTS 31 AREA’S FIRST BABY OF NEW YEAR COWBOYS 14 Hollywood STEELERS 13 BROWNS 9 strikes chord EAGLES 34 REDSKINS 10 with area man DOLPHINS 19 JETS 17 Movie “War Horse” reminds Plymouth PACKERS 45 man of uncle’s heroics in First World War. LIONS 41 By BILL O’BOYLE [email protected] PLYMOUTH – When he heard about the THIS COULD BE IT FOR new movie “War Horse,” the storyline really BRADLEY AT PENN STATE hit home with Ben Walker. DALLAS -- Many of his players Walker, who will turn 91 this month, is a did not want to come here. veteran of World War II, having served in the Head Coach Tom Bradley un- Pacific Theater with the U.S. Navy. derstood fully that his inherited Walker’s uncle – Pvt. Benjamin Thomas charges at Penn State were Boyce of Plymouth – served in World War I. upset at being Boyce was assigned a horse that was used to snubbed by pull a caisson with ammunition to the front several bowl line. games, land- Unlike the movie, in which the main human ing the Nittany character and the horse return home after the Lions in something called the war, Boyce and his horse didn’t make it. They TicketCity Bowl. As the players were killed just 10 days before the end of the eventually warmed up to it, PETE G. WILCOX PHOTOS/THE TIMES LEADER conflict. Bradley pitched to them all of The New Year welcomed Dyllon Otto of Carbondale as the first born in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. He weighed 8 the history behind the venue -- pounds, 4 ounces and arrived at 3:46 a.m. Sunday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. SeeHORSE, Page 4A Dallas’ historic Cotton Bowl. Today will mark one more bit of history at the old Texas fair- grounds -- the conclusion of Early but welcome surprise one of the longest chapters in Iran touts new college football history. In all By JERRY LYNOTT boy,” she said. likelihood, Penn State football [email protected] Her daughter has two girls, 3-year-old will become something entirely PLAINS TWP. – With another week to Dayanna and 1-year-old Dominique different in the days following nuke success go before she was scheduled to deliver Myers. today’s TicketCity Bowl match- her third child, Veronica Gifford decided “It was such a quick birth, the baby got up with Houston. SPORTS 1B to shop for baby clothes and a diaper some fluid in his lungs,” said the grand- By RAMIN MOSTAGHIM bag. mother, explaining why her grandson and ALEXANDRA ZAVIS The contractions started Saturday was in the NICU. Los Angeles Times INSIDE around 11 a.m. and almost 17 hours later “He’s doing great right now,” she said. TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Sunday that its she gave birth to her son, Dyllon Otto, at The grandmother said the new par- scientists had produced the country’s first nu- ANEWS: Local 3A 3:46 a.m. Sunday. ents were originally from Wilkes-Barre clear fuel rod, and its navy had test-fired a new Nation & World 5A The 8-pound, 4-ounce boy was the and had recently moved to Carbondale. medium-range surface-to-air missile, announ- Obituaries 8A first baby of the New Year in Lackawan- “She went out shopping for a diaper cements that were likely to heighten con- Editorials 9A na and Luzerne counties. bag,” said the grandmother of what her cerns about the country’s disputed uranium- BSPORTS: Scoreboard 2B “My due date was not until the daughter was doing when the contrac- enrichment program. CCLICK: 1C eighth,” said Gifford, 21, of Carbondale, tions started. The expectant mother was The Islamic Republic News Agency report- TV/Movies 5C while holding the newborn in the Neo- getting sick because the contractions ed the fuel rod had “passed all physical and Birthdays 4C natal Intensive Care Unit at Geisinger were so close together, added the grand- dimensional tests” and had been inserted into Puzzles 7C Wyoming Valley Medical Center late mother. the core of Tehran’s research reactor. Sunday afternoon. They drove down the Casey Highway Iran had said it would be forced to manu- DCLASSIFIED: 1D Anurse later handed the newborn to and Interstate 81 to Plains Township and facture the rods because it is barred from buy- his father Thomas Otto,17, who was still arrived around noon Saturday. ing them on foreign markets. The tubes con- WEATHER overwhelmed. Veronica Gifford described the labor tain pellets of enriched uranium that provide Patricia Gifford beamed about the as “real, real long,” but “four pushes and Thomas Otto and Veronica Gifford are fuel for nuclear reactors. Dominic Argenta birth. he’s out.” The deliveries of her girls were the parents of the area’s first baby Rain and snow, windy. “It’s my third grandchild. It’s my first similar, she said. born in the new year. SeeIRAN, Page 10A High 35. Low 30. Details, Page 8B

>> JUST THE TRVIAL FACTS, MA’AM: Did you know brain cells on a Tuesday?” By watching that show at 9 p.m. on THINGS that the iconic video game character Mario was originally called ABC. That’s how. Jumpman? Or that in Scotland, New Year’s Eve is called hog- manay? Or that aliens helped build the pyramids, the Great Wall of >> S ROŽDESTVOM KHRISTOVYM: While much of the YOU NEED China, The Eiffel Tower and several Las Vegas casinos? OK, that world celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25, our Russian Orthodox last one’s not true. But what is true is that this Wednesday is Trivia friends will have their turn to celebrate the holiday this Saturday. TO KNOW Day – a day for us to share with others those little knowledge Because many of the Eastern Orthodox churches follow the Julian nuggets known as trivia. So, wow your friends with some useless Calendar, Christmas for them falls on Jan. 7. Industrial types can facts. You’ll be glad you did. probably benefit by taking advantage of both holidays. Collecting a 5 THIS WEEK nice gift haul on Dec. 25 and getting a few extra trinkets on Jan.7. >> SWAP MEET: Somewhere, in the deepest, darkest regions After all, you know what they say, “All’s fair in love, war and receiv- of Hollywood, people who get paid a lot of ing presents.” money got together and came up with >> THE LAND OF COTTON: The last time Penn State an idea. “Hey,” they said. “You know >> HEY, FERNANDO!: Fans of 1970s Swedish pop jug- played in Dallas, Texas, Tom Shuman was under center for the what we should do? Let’s have a gernaut ABBA are in luck. No, sequined bell-bottoms aren’t Lions, Greg Buttle was in the defensive backfield, and Pittston’s show where we have former coming back in style. The tribute band ABBA: The Arrival own Jimmy Cefalo was at WR. That was New Year’s Day 1975, when movie star and current crazy will be playing Anni-Frid, Björn, Benny and Agnetha’s Penn State smacked around the Baylor Bears in the Cotton Bowl, person Gary Busey swap wives greatest hits this Sunday night at the F.M. Kirby Center. 41-20. These days, the actual Cotton Bowl game has moved to with someone else.” And, Lo! You can thrill to the sounds of “Dancing Queen.” Tap Cowboys’ Stadium in Arlington, and the TicketCity Bowl is played in Areality TV show was born. your toes to “Take A Chance (On Me)” And do … well … the Cotton Bowl stadium. Confusing? Maybe a little. Either way, the “Celebrity Wife Swap,” an- whatever you’d like to do when they play “Waterloo.” Lions are back in Dallas for 2012, taking on the Houston Cougars at swers the age-old question, The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $24 and $34. noon today in the TicketCity Bowl. The game is on ESPNU. 6 09815 10011 “How can we kill time AND That’s in U.S. dollars. Not Swedish kronas. K

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RIGHT IN STEP FOR THE NEW YEAR DETAILS Box office takes LOTTERY MIDDAY DRAWING DAILY NUMBER – 3-4-2 positive Cruise BIG 4 – 8-8-6-4 QUINTO – 0-4-0-2-9 TREASURE HUNT 02-05-07-08-19 “Mission: Impossible – Ghost lagged NIGHTLY DRAWING Protocol” leads solid New through the DAILY NUMBER – 2-7-7 fall and holi- Year’s weekend. days as audi- BIG 4 – 4-8-9-2 ences had a QUINTO – 5-5-9-3-2 ho-hum re- CASH 5 By DAVID GERMAIN sponse to 12-15-36-40-41 AP Movie Writer Cruise most movies. LOS ANGELES — Tom Some stu- Cruise’s new mission remains dio executives had predicted HARRISBURG – No player impossible to beat at the box record revenues for 2011. The matched all five winning office. movies themselves may simply numbers drawn in Sunday’s Studio estimates Sunday have held less appeal to fans “Pennsylvania Cash 5” game placed “Mission: Impossible — than expected, though audi- so the jackpot will be worth Ghost Protocol” in the No. 1 ences also could be skipping $330,000. spot for the second-straight trips to theaters to watch mo- Lottery officials said 42 weekend with $31.3 million. vies on big-screen home setups players matched four num- With a $134.1million domestic or to play with the countless bers and won $377 each; total, it’s the first $100 million entertainment gadgets now on 1,593 players matched three numbers and won $16.50 hit with Cruise in the lead role the market. Viewers can watch BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER since 2006’s “Mission: Impos- films at home or on portable usquehanna Trailers Hiking Club Secretary Donna Fontanella, right, and President Rich each; and 21,544 players sible III.” devices for a fraction of the SMcNulty, second from right, lead a group of about 20 for a six-mile roundtrip New matched two numbers and The Paramount release led a cost of going to theaters. won $1 each. Year’s Day hike along the Susquehanna Warrior Trail from Union Township to Shickshinny • solid New Year’s weekend as The industry is looking on Sunday afternoon. See Page 1C for CLICK pictures. Hollywood managed fair busi- ahead to an impressive lineup None of the tickets sold ness to end a sluggish year on to turn things around this year. for the Powerball game amore promising note for Big titles include the superhe- Saturday evening matched 2012. Domestic revenues ro tales “The Dark Knight Ris- all six numbers drawn, which closed out at $10.22 billion for es,” “The Amazing Spider- Stove fire causes damage in Plymouth were: 2011, down 3.4 percent from Man” and “The Avengers”; the 05-23-25-28-40 2010’s, according to box-office latest in the animated franchis- Powerball: 34 tracker Hollywood.com. es “Ice Age” and “Madagas- Power Play: 4 That was a slight improve- car,” along with “Brave,” the Players matching all five ment over Hollywood.com’s new adventure from animation numbers and the Powerball projections a week earlier, master Pixar; Will Smith and would have won or shared when Hollywood was limping Tommy Lee Jones’ “Men in the $25 million jackpot. The through the normally busy ho- Black 3”; Daniel Craig’s new prize goes to an estimated liday season with a lineup of James Bond thriller “Skyfall”; $30 million for Wednesday. underachieving movies. Johnny Depp’s vampire story Tickets that match the “This week was a pleasant “Dark Shadows”; Ridley Scott’s first five numbers, but miss surprise,” said Hollywood.com “Prometheus,” a cousin to his the Powerball, win analyst Paul Dergarabedian. sci-fi classic “Alien”; and Peter $200,000 each, and there “It’s a good way to head into Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Un- were five of those. They 2012, with at least a little bit of expected Journey,” the first in were sold in: Arizona(1), momentum at the box office.” atwo-part prequel to his “Lord Florida(1), Nebraska(1), Penn- Still, movie admissions were of the Rings” films. sylvania(1) and South Car- down sharply for the second The rest of this weekend’s olina(1). year in a row. Factoring in top-three remained unchanged. There was one Power Play higher ticket prices, domestic Robert Downey Jr.’s “Sherlock Match 5 winner in Georgia(1). attendance slipped to 1.28 bil- Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” lion in 2011, off 4.2 percent from Warner Bros., finished from 2010 admissions and the second again with $22.1mil- OBITUARIES smallest audiences Hollywood lion, raising its domestic total has had since 1995, according to $132.1million. Butera, Nellie to Hollywood.com. The 20th Century Fox fam- Elko, Joseph Hollywood started the year ily sequel “Alvin and the Chip- Golya, Ronald in a deep rut, with domestic munks: Chipwrecked” was still Gretz, Genevieve revenues trailing 2010’s by 20 at No. 3 with $18.3 million to BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER percent or more as a weak first lift its haul to $94.6 million. Plymouth firefighters responded to a stove fire at 413 E. Main St. around 1p.m. Sunday. Jones, Hubert Jr. quarter fell far short of the pre- In its first full weekend, Ste- According to Plymouth Fire Chief Bill Evans, the occupant of the home will be staying with Kimball, Larry vious year’s spectacular results ven Spielberg’s World War I relatives. The adjacent side of the double-block at 411E. Main St. sustained no damage. No Krohle, Fred for the sci-fi sensation “Avatar.” epic “War Horse” came in injuries were reported. McGuire, Janet Studios nearly dug them- fourth with $16.9 million, Phillips, Dorothy selves out from that deficit pushing its domestic total to over the summer, but business $43 million. Van Bodegom-Smith, Todd No injuries in Hanover Twp. kitchen fire Zaluski, Matthew

Hugh Jackman breaking Page 8A records on Broadway WHO TO CONTACT Missed Paper...... 829-5000 Aussie actor’s one-man show tion’s one-week biggest haul Obituaries...... 970-7224 closed after earning was “Billy Elliot,” which earned Advertising ...... 970-7101 $1,663,895 during an eight- Advertising Billing ...... 970-7328 $2,057,354 in its final week. show stretch last year. Classified Ads...... 970-7130 During the Newsroom...... 970-7242 run, Jackman Vice President/Executive Editor By MARK KENNEDY raised a record Joe Butkiewicz...... 970-7249 AP Drama Writer $1,789,580 for Asst. Managing Editor NEW YORK — Hugh Jack- the charity Anne Woelfel...... 970-7232 man has left Broadway with a lot Broadway Sports Editor of broken hearts — and records. Cares/Equity John Medeiros...... 970-7143 Editorial Page Editor The hunky Australian actor’s Fights AIDS. Mark Jones...... 970-7305 one-man Broadway concert Jackman The run “not show closed on Sunday after- only confirms noon at the Broadhurst Theatre him as one of the most bankable BUILDING after having earned $2,057,354 stars in Broadway’s history but in its final week, the highest also as a fundraiser,” producer TRUST weekly gross recorded by the Robert Fox said. Shubert Organization, which Backed by an 18-piece orches- The Times Leader strives to owns the Broadhurst and16 oth- tra and six leggy dancers, a char- correct errors, clarify stories er Broadway theaters. ming Jackman belted out about and update them promptly. Over its 10-week run, Jack- two dozen musical theater BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Corrections will appear in this man earned a whopping songs in “Hugh Jackman, Back Hanover Township firefighters carry an exhaust fan from the Sullivan Place Senior Apart- spot. If you have information $14,638,428, producers said. He on Broadway.” It was his third ment Community at 100 Claymont Ave. after extinguishing a small kitchen fire Sunday to help us correct an inaccu- now owns 10 of the 11 top gross- time on the Great White Way, around 1:45 p.m. No injuries were reported. racy or cover an issue more ing weeks at the Broadhurst. following “The Boy From Oz” in thoroughly, call the newsroom Jackman, best known for be- 2003 and the play “A Steady at 829-7242. ing the hairy Wolverine in “The Rain” with Daniel Craig in 2009. X-Men” franchise, routinely sold The show featured his inter- Village lot. Police located the property. out the 1,176-seat theater and pretations of songs ranging POLICE BLOTTER Dodge in the 1000 block of the usually posted weekly grosses from the sexy R&B tune “Fever” Hanover Village, but there was SCRANTON – An arrest +(ISSN No. 0896-4084) of $1.5 million, often higher to “Rock Island,” from “The Mu- HANOVER TWP. – Police no one in it. warrant for escape was issued USPS 499-710 than rival musicals such as “Jer- sic Man” to a medley of classic reported the following: Sunday for Jason A. Roberts sey Boys,” “Mama Mia!” “How movie songs such as “Singin’ in •Michael Demchak said his HAZLE TWP. – George Me- after he walked away from the Issue No. 2012-002 to Succeed in Business,” “Any- the Rain” and “Luck Be a Lady.” 2008 Volkswagen GTI was en- halshick, 50, told state police his CCF-MISEC Correction Deten- Newsroom 829-7242 thing Goes” and “Follies.” The average ticket went for tered while it was parked on mailbox at 1109 Pilot Point, tion Unit on Linden Street, state [email protected] Circulation Only “Wicked” and “The Lion $160, with top premiums going Church Street between Friday Pardeesville, was damaged police said. Jim McCabe – 829-5000 King,” produced by other orga- for $350. and Saturday. Tools, a GPS unit between noon Saturday and Robert, 22, is white, has blue [email protected] Published daily by: nizations, consistently outdid Some of the highlights includ- and other items were stolen. 12:30 a.m. Sunday. eyes, a teardrop tattoo near his Jackman. But those shows also ed the eight-minute “Soliloquy” •Two cars were reported right eye and “Mob” tattooed on Impressions Media 15 N. Main St. had much higher overhead from the Rodgers and Hammer- damaged in hit-and-run crashes PLAINS TWP. – State police his right wrist. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 costs. stein musical “Carousel,” and a Saturday night. Kristen Martin reported Roger Resides, 31, of He left the unit without per- Periodicals postage paid at The previous record at the collection of songs from his To- of Hanover Village said her Wilkes-Barre was arrested on a mission and was last seen at Wilkes-Barre, PA and additional mailing offices Postmaster: Send address changes Broadhurst was held by the Al ny Award-winning turn in “The Chrysler 200 was struck by a charge of criminal trespass at 8:40 p.m. on Saturday. to Times Leader, 15 N. 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PLAINS TOWNSHIP Urgent care centers open Historical Society eyes expansion Geisinger Health System will open new urgent care centers in Mountain Development Director Anthony T.P. Luzerne County Top and at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Aim of the multiphase project is to Brooks said. “So there’s a lot of things Historical Socie- Medical Center in Plains Township collect more records and find we’re going to explore over the next four ty Director of next week. storage capacity to house them all. to five years. If the historical society is Development The center at the Plains Township going to effectively accomplish its mis- Anthony T.P. hospital opens Monday and will be sion it needs to continue to collect mate- Brooks poses by open weekdays from 6 to 11 p.m. and By MATT HUGHES rials that are relevant to our history, and the society’s weekends from 3 to 11 p.m. It is acces- [email protected] we need to ask the public to donate their headquarters and sible through entrance to the Pearsall The Luzerne County Historical So- items from the’50s, ’60s, ’70s (and be- library on South Heart Hospital on the Geisinger cam- Franklin Street in ciety wants to collect more records, and yond.)” pus. Wilkes-Barre. The hopes to expand its storage capacity to The society’s records “are pretty good Careworks After-Hours Care in society hopes to house them all. pre-World War II” but much sparser Mountain Top opens Friday and will be expand the build- The society this fall launched dual thereafter, Brooks said. Of the red cano- open Monday and Friday from 5 to 11 ing or find space campaigns to develop its endowment py that covered downtown Wilkes- p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 off-site to en- and expand its archival storage capacity, Barre sidewalks from the 1970s to 2006, a.m. to 9 p.m. From February, the cen- large its collec- announcing the efforts in a December for example, the society has construc- ter will be open seven days a week. tion. letter to members. tion and demolition photos, but little It is located at the Geisinger Medical “It’s a multiphase archive expansion DON CAREY/ Laboratory in the Weis Shopping Plaza THE TIMES LEADER in Fairview Township. project and sustainability campaign,” SeeHISTORICAL, Page 10A The centers are designed for patients with illnesses or injuries that require immediate care but are not serious enough to warrant an emergency room visit, said Dr. Steven B. Pierdon, chief Marino medical officer for Geisinger North- Amatter of degree east. They are also an option for treat- ment of minor illnesses like colds, the flu and ear aches when a family doctor launches isn’t available, Pierdon said.

WILKES-BARRE Sentence reduction denied vets’ story ALuzerne County judge on Friday denied the request of a man sentenced this week to 12 ½ to 40 years in prison to have his sentence reduced to make it project easier for him to apply for parole. The effort will include recording of Robert George Zola, 46, was sentenced by veterans’ oral histories, which will Cosgrove in the De- be posted online. cember 2009 stabbing death of 35-year-old Rosemarie Cave on a By RALPH NARDONE third-degree murder Zola Times Leader Correspondent charge. Tales of war can captivate audi- Zola asked in court papers filed ences of all ages. Local veterans who Wednesday through his attorneys, wish to share them can do so Ferris Webby and Joseph Yeager, that through the Veteran’s History Pro- the judge alter his sentence to 12 1/5 to ject, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Tom Ma- 25 years in prison, followed by 15 years rino and the U.S. Library of Con- of probation. gress. If the sentence is not altered, the Marino, R-Ly- attorneys say, it could have an “unin- tended adverse effect at the time (Zo- coming Township, la) is eligible for parole after serving said he is launching his minimum sentence.” the project in the Cosgrove said Friday at hearing that BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER 10th Congressional his intention in his sentencing was for Molly Cornell, owner of Melt Hot Yoga Studio in Edwardsville, demonstrates proper breathing techniques to her class in District as a way to Zola to be paroled at the minimum the 105-degree studio on Friday morning. honor the men and sentence, unless there are misconducts women who served that occur during his prison stay, not in the armed forces. Marino “based on some mathematical calcula- Yoga studio has classes in warm temps The project will in- tion of the max(imum sentence).” clude recording of veterans’ oral his- By JANINE UNGVARSKY “Many people have a block against that heat at first, but tories, which will be posted online SULLIVAN COUNTY Times Leader Correspondent and maintained in files at the Library EDWARDSVILLE -- It’s nice to have they find they can stretch so much better and they are sur- of Congress, where they can be re- Police make assault arrest the hot new business in town. Just ask prised by how much they like it.” viewed at any time. Molly Cornell. Her recently opened Marino said the project is being State police at Laporte on Sunday yoga studio is hot in more ways than Molly Cornell done in conjunction with the U.S. Melt Hot Yoga owner and instructor said Leonard Gutkowski, 30, of Lu- one. Department of Veterans Affairs and zerne, assaulted a 30-year-old woman Melt Hot Yoga opened Dec. 12 in the the Library of Congress and com- in Colley Township. Gateway Shopping Center, and already Cornell said she began teaching hot “I didn’t have to sell this at all,” Cor- memorates the 70th anniversary of The woman told state police Gut- close to two dozen people come for yoga three years ago in Scranton and nell said. “This was just the right time the attack on Pearl Harbor. kowski got on top of her, pulled her class most mornings. But it’s not just found she really enjoyed it. When the in my life to start a business and it was “The Library of Congress reaches hair, punched her in the head and the great attendance that makes the commute to that school from her Lu- the right for the clients as well.” out to members of Congress annual- threatened to kill her. classes the hot new place to be: The zerne County home got tiring, she Cornell and her three instructors ly to participate, and as soon as I State police charged Gutkowski with practice room is kept at a toasty 105 looked into opening her own studio. It teach the 90-minute classes in a state- heard about it, I said, ‘We’re in. We simple assault, harassment, terroristic degrees and 40 percent humidity. turns out that a number of the stu- of-the-art facility designed for cleanli- have to do this,’ ”Marino said. threats and public drunkenness. He “Hot yoga is a very popular form of dents from her Scranton classes were ness and health. The congressman said he hopes lo- was arraigned and committed to the yoga that has been around for years,” also from the Wilkes-Barre area and “People worry with all that sweat, cal veterans will respond to his call Wyoming County Correctional Facility Cornell said. “It’s very healing for peo- welcomed the opportunity to have it’s not clean, but we brought in every- for participation. He expressed par- after being unable to post bail, state ple with pain and joint problems be- classes closer to home, giving Cornell police said. cause the heat loosens you up.” aready-made client base. SeeYOGA, Page 10A SeeVETERANS, Page 10A CARLISLE Drug charges are made The shows will go on State police in Carlisle arrested a at the Dietrich’s new director ready Bloomsburg woman Friday after, offi- Dietrich cers say, she possessed crack cocaine Theater in and drug paraphernalia. Tunkhan- for second act after flooding Police say Nancy Marie Engel, 46, nock with was a passenger in a vehicle troopers the retire- Erica Rogler, a former chemical The 33-year-old Rogler replaced Hil- stopped for a traffic violation at 2:15 ment of dy Morgan who retired at the end of the Hildy Mor- engineer, replaces Hildy Morgan, p.m. along Route 641near Greystone year and taught the chemical engineer gan, left, Road in North Middleton Township. who retired at the end of the year. how to run the theater. as exec- Engel was taken into custody and Rogler easily made taken to Cumberland County prison for utive direc- tor and Rogler easily the switch from one processing, police say. All the charges By JERRY LYNOTT discipline to another, will be filed via summons before Ma- Erica Ro- made the gler taking [email protected] but credited Morgan gisterial District Judge Paula Correal. switch from over the TUNKHANNOCK – Each time Erica with providing invalu- position at Rogler walks up the stairs to her second- one discipline able mentoring expe- ALLENTOWN the Wyom- floor office at the Dietrich Theater she to another. rience. Escape attempt thwarted ing County steps on a couple of uncarpeted wooden “I’ve learned from landmark treads. the best,” said Rogler An Easton man wanted on robbery cinema and They’ve been bare since she mar- who lives in Tunkhan- and theft charges tried to elude capture cultural shaled volunteers and staff to tear out nock with her husband, Omar, and two by slipping through an attic crawl center at water-soaked drywall and carpeting and rescue dogs. space that connected to a neighboring the start of clean up the muck and mud left behind Agraduate of Penn State University home, police said. the New when the Susquehanna River receded and Tunkhannock High School, she ac- Easton police said Anthony Peebles, Year. after reaching historic levels during the cepted Morgan’s offer to work as assist- 18, of 41 N. 8th St., was arrested Sat- September flooding. ant director eight years ago. urday morning in the home next door, They’re a sign of the effort behind the “I got a call from Hildy one day to see if which he entered through the crawl theater’s recovery and a reminder of an- Iwould work on the project,” said Ro- space when officers tried to serve an AIMEE DILGER/ other task for her in her new position as THE TIMES arrest warrant. 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loved ones’ graves. Benja- “They would sell the photos to min T. HORSE the families if they wanted to buy Boyce, them,” he said. “The Shawnee center, Cemetery offered spectacular with two Continued from Page 1A views of the valley that photo- uni- Boyce is buried in Meuse-Ar- graphed well.” denti- gonne American Cemetery and Walker has a photo of his grand- fied Memorial in Romagne, France. motheratBoyce’sgraveinFrance. Amer- ican “I saw the advertisements for He said the cemetery there is soldiers the movie on TV,” Walker said. “It peaceful and his grandmother felt during brought back memories of my un- it was the best location for his fi- World cle, who I am named after. I think nal resting place. War I in I’ll go see the movie.” “She didn’t want to disturb the France. Walker and his wife, Catherine, grave and bring him back here,” Boyce have been married for 64 years. Walker said. was They are parents of four children, The movie “War Horse” has as- and they have 22 grandchildren FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER brought world attention to the signed a and several great-grandchildren. Ben Walker, 90, of Plymouth, tells the story of his uncle Benjamin value of horses during battle. horse to Another one is on the way soon, Thomas Boyce and the war horse Boyce served with during World Ben Walker wanted to bring at- pull a Walker said. War I. tention to his uncle for his service caisson “My uncle cared for the horse during World War I and his horse. filled that was assigned to him,” Walker ment on West Main Street in Ply- ated the Wyoming Valley’s first “I was told he was with that with said. “The horse pulled a caisson mouth. The statue honors World laundry service on Downing horseallthetime,”hesaid.“Andit ammu- that brought needed ammunition War I veterans from Plymouth. Street in Plymouth. was an important job to get am- nition to to the guys on the front line.” It’s a heritage and history that “They had a horse, too,” he munition to the front.” the The movie tells the story of a Walker is very proud of, and he said. “They would ride in a horse- Heroes are born of every war. fron- young man and his horse who are purchased a brick in the “Walk of drawn wagon and go through Ply- Most don’t have movies made tline. separatedduringthewarandwho Fame” leading up to the monu- mouth to pick up laundry. They about them. PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER are reunited and return to En- ment. would bring it back to Downing gland together. The movie is di- The brick lists Walker and his Street, wash it and return it to rected by Steven Spielberg and is family members who served in their customers.” playing at regional theaters now. the military. Walker’s grandparents also But Boyce was a real-life ver- History is important to Walker. served as early caretakers of the Riverside Rehabilitation Is Pleased sion of the movie character. He is His memory is crisp and he talked Shawnee Cemetery. He said they memorialized on the plaque on about his grandparents – Charles lived on the site and would take To Announce The Re-Opening Of the Soldiers and Sailors monu- and Jane Jones Boyce – who oper- photographs of people visiting New Year’s shooting at Calif. condo leaves 4 dead 220 South River Street Plains, PA 18705 Homicide investigators have “They checked and he had no case any of the victims were not determined how any of obvious signs of life. They tried members of the military,” Nesbit to make contact with anyone else said. 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Tickets for the multistate game are “With the price of Powerball Tennessee Lottery. bers. going to $2 beginning Jan 15. Odds everything else go- “The more choices you gave players Odds of winning are improving be- ing up, there’s not is the big the higher the sales were,” Hargrove cause of changes the game is making in of winning also are improving. much you can get for fish of the said. the numbers players can choose. The adollar anymore,” For example, in Iowa, scratch ticket number of Power Ball numbers to said 28-year-old various sales increased from $125 million in choose from will decrease from 39 to By MICHAEL J. CRUMB Ryan Raker, of Des lottery 2007 to $165.3 million in 2011, state 35. That will raise the odds of winning Associated Press Moines, Iowa, who games lottery officials said. from1in192 million to1in175 million. DES MOINES, Iowa — Powerball buys a ticket once a Lottery officials believe increasing Picking the right numbers will have lottery organizers are betting that big- month. He says he’ll states of- the price of the game will make it more abigger payoff: The starting jackpot is ger jackpots will entice more people to probably play less fer. attractive to players, said Terry Rich, rising from $20 million to $40 million. play, but gamblers are going to have to frequently now. spokesman for the West Des Moines- The amount won for matching all five dig deeper into their wallets to try Powerball’s move based Multistate Lottery Association, numbers but not the Power Ball will in- their luck. follows the model of scratch ticket which runs Powerball. crease from $200,000 to $1 million. Tickets for the multistate game are games, which once were all $1 but now “People like variety,” Rich said. The move is a strategy to differen- AP PHOTO doubling in price to $2 beginning Jan are offered at higher prices with the Powerball is the big fish of the vari- tiate the game from Mega Millions, the Concentrating on the message 15. While the odds of winning one of chance for bigger prizes. ous lottery games states offer, and typ- other big money, multi-state lottery Aman shields himself from the sun the game’s giant jackpots also are im- The evolution of scratch tickets and ically has some of the biggest payouts. game that is sold for $1 a ticket. Both with his coat Sunday as he listens to proving, those in charge of the lottery the creation of families of games that There are nine ways to win the game, games are sold in 42 states, plus the the inauguration speech of Gustavo are gambling that people are willing to offer tickets at different prices has pro- from a $3 prize for matching the Power U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington Petro, Bogota’s new mayor, in Bogota, pay more for the hope of becoming a ven successful across the country, said Ball number to various payouts for dif- D.C. Each game has drawings twice a Colombia. Once a member of the millionaire in a down economy. Rebecca Hargrove, president of the ferent combinations of winning num- week. leftist rebel group M-19, Petro focused his inauguration speech on children’s rights. NASA’s CAIRO Egypt defends attacks 2nd lunar top Egyptian official responsible Afor overseeing civil society groups on Sunday defended sweeps through the offices of 10 human rights and spacecraft pro-democracy organizations, rejecting denunciations from the U.S., U.N. and Germany. It was the first comment from the arrives Egyptian government since the sweeps Thursday that targeted, among others, U.S.-based groups invited to observe The roundabout journey Egypt’s months-long election process. spans 3 1/2 months and Reports of heavily armed police and covers 2 1/2 million miles. soldiers storming into offices, sealing the doors, rifling through files and confiscating computers set off a wave of international protest against Egypt’s By ALICIA CHANG AP Science Writer rulers. International Cooperation Minister LOS ANGELES — A NASA Faiza Aboul Naga defended the oper- spacecraft fired its engine Sun- ation as a legitimate investigation into day to enter lunar orbit, hoping organizations suspected of operating to join its twin already circling without permits and receiving “politi- the moon. cal funding” against the law. If all goes as planned, the back- to-back arrivals over the New MT. RAINIER PARK, WASH. AP PHOTOS Year’s weekend would cap a Republican presidential candidate former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks Saturday during a campaign appear- roundabout Ranger shot, killed in park ance at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa. journey span- On New Year’s ning 3 1/2 Eve, mission Mount Rainier National Park officials months and said a park service ranger has died covering 2 1/2 controllers at after being shot during a routine traffic million miles. the NASA Jet stop on Sunday. Santorum in GOP rivals’ crosshairs The Grail Propulsion Park spokeswoman Lee Taylor said spacecraft — Laboratory the park was closed as authorities Polls showed Mitt Romney poised for short for Grav- searched for the gunman, who was cheered after apossible victory Tuesday in Iowa ity Recovery armed with a rifle and fled on foot after and Interior Grail-A flew the shooting. The ranger is 34-year-old and Ron Paul not far behind. Laboratory — Margaret Anderson. over the are on a hunt south pole. The shooting happened just before 11 to learn what’s a.m. near the Longmire Ranger Station By BETH FOUHY and THOMAS BEAUMONT inside the in the southwestern part of the 368- Associated Press moon by me- square-mile park in Washington state. WASHINGTON — Surging into top- ticulously mapping its lumpy tier contention, Republican Rick Santo- gravity field from orbit. SEATTLE rum came under sharp criticism from ri- On New Year’s Day, the Facebook aids kidney hunt vals hoping to slow his momentum two Grail-B spacecraft swooped over days before Iowa’s kickoff caucuses. the moon’s south pole and exe- Here’s another reason for holdouts to The former Pennsylvania senator de- cuted a 40-minute maneuver to join the social media site Facebook: It’s fended his record in Washington and cast brake into orbit as deep space an- agreat place to find a kidney. tennas tracked its progress. himself as the most electable conserva- Facebook and other social media The move came a day after tive alternative to front-runner Mitt Rom- sites are quickly becoming a go-to mission control at the Jet Pro- place to find a generous person with a ney. pulsion Laboratory cheered at kidney to spare, according to the peo- Polls showed Romney poised for a pos- the success of its twin Grail-A. ple asking for help and some national sible victory Tuesday in Iowa and Texas An engineer even blew a noise- organizations that facilitate matches. Rep. Ron Paul not far behind. Texas Gov. maker to ring in the New Year’s Damon Brown found a kidney on Rick Perry and Minnesota Rep. Michele Mitt Romney is embraced by a supporter Sunday during a campaign appearance Eve arrival. Facebook after telling his story on a Bachmann tried to make their case Sun- at the Family Table restaurant in Atlantic, Iowa. An expedition to the moon, special page the Seattle dad created day to peel conservative votes away from Earth’s closest neighbor at about under the name, “Damon Kidney.” His Santorum, whose meticulous campaign- Santorum’s campaign debuted a TV ad NBC’s “Meet the Press.” 250,000 miles away, usually friends and family forwarded the link ing across Iowa and wooing of social con- in Iowa that portrayed him as “a trusted Santorum defended his support for takes a few days. Grail took the to everyone they knew and on Jan. 3 a servatives appeared to be paying divi- conservative who gives us the best home-state spending projects, or ear- road less traveled by launching woman his wife has known for years, dends at the finish line. chance to take back America.” marks, saying he was elected in part to on a small rocket that length- but not someone they consider a close “He’s got a spending problem, he’s got Joining rivals on the Sunday talk bring federal money to Pennsylvania. ened the trip, but was more eco- family friend, will be giving him a nomical. an earmark problem, he voted eight shows, Santorum was pressed to say “I don’t regret going out at the time and kidney. Since the Space Age, the times to raise the debt ceiling in the Unit- whether he believed Romney had conser- making sure the people of Pennsylvania Brown’s story is not unique, said moon has been the focus of more vative values. Santorum said any of the —who I was elected to represent — got April Paschke, a spokeswoman for the ed States Senate,” Perry said on “Fox than 100 missions. Despite all United Network for Organ Sharing, a News Sunday.” Republican candidates would be more resources,” Santorum said. the exploration — including private nonprofit organization that Bachmann noted on the same broad- conservative than President Barack Oba- But, he added, “I voted for some things Apollo landings on the surface manages the nation’s organ transplant cast that Santorum was soundly defeated ma. that I look back and say, ‘Why the heck and hauling rock and soil back to system for the federal government. when he ran for re-election in 2006, los- “The question is, are those values ones did I do that?’ ” Earth — aspects of the moon re- ing by a 59-41margin to Democrat Bob that you can trust when they become Santorum planned several campaign main a mystery. VATICAN CITY Casey. president of the United States?” he told stops in western Iowa later Sunday. One of the enduring puzzles is its lopsided shape with the far Pope makes unity move side more hilly than the side that Pope Benedict XVI named a married Earth sees. Research published former Episcopal bishop Sunday to earlier this year suggested that head the first U.S. organizational struc- Iraq’s prime minister calls for unity and stability our planet once had two moons ture for disaffected Anglicans and Epis- that collided early in the solar copalians who want to join the Roman Al-Maliki warns Iraqis against try’s security situation fears that sectarian tensions could divide system’s history. Scientists expect to learn Catholic Church. “excessive joy” over the departure remains perilous. The the country and even re-ignite a civil war The Rev. Jeffrey Neil Steenson, a last U.S. combat sol- between Sunnis and Shiites. more about how the celestial father of three and Catholic convert, of American troops. diers exited on Dec. 18. Al-Maliki is also trying to get rid of his body formed using Grail’s grav- will lead the Personal Ordinariate of Al-Maliki called on deputy prime minister, another Sunni, ity measurements that will indi- the Chair of St. Peter, the equivalent of all Iraqis to unite in the leaving many Sunnis worried that they cate what’s below the surface. adiocese, that will be based in Hous- By BUSHRA JUHI interest of the nation are being sidelined from power. Data collection won’t begin ton, Texas, but will operate nationally. Associated Press al-Maliki and stressed that Iraq On Sunday evening, a Katyusha rocket until March after the spacecraft Benedict in 2009 issued an unprece- BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister needs stability if it exploded in Abu Dshir, a Shiite enclave in tweak their positions and are cir- dented invitation for Anglicans to be- called Sunday for unity and greater politi- hopes to remain secure and rebuild. the mainly Sunni neighborhood of Dora cling just 34 miles above the sur- come Catholic in groups or as parishes, cal stability to ensure the country’s secu- “We need political stability so we can in the southwest of Baghdad, killing one face. Middle school students at a time when traditional Anglicans in rity after the end of the American military address the world in one voice and not in civilian and wounding four others, ac- will get the chance to take their several countries were increasingly presence. ... conflicting voices,” al-Maliki said. cording to police and a hospital officials. own moon pictures using cam- upset by the ordination of women and Speaking at a televised celebration in Al-Maliki’s comments came during a In the capital’s southeast, a police car eras aboard the probes as part of gay bishops. Formerly, Anglican con- Baghdad, Nouri al-Maliki warned Iraqis political crisis that started after his gov- vehicle struck a roadside bomb, wound- aproject spearheaded by Sally verts to Catholicism were accepted on against “excessive joy” over the depar- ernment issued an arrest warrant for ing seven, including three policemen, po- Ride, the first American woman acase-by-case basis. ture of American troops, saying the coun- Iraq’s top Sunni politician, re-igniting lice and hospital officials said. in space. CMYK

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HUBERT J. “HUCK” JONES DOROTHY MIKELSKI PHIL- JR., of Wilkes-Barre, passed away LIPS, 69, formerly of Laflin, died Matthew V. Zaluski Nellie (Carmella) DeRosa Butera Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Friday, December 30, 2011 in King- his home. Born October 23, 1951, ston. Born in Plains Township, she December 31, 2011 January 1, 2012 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the was the daughter of the late Antho- late Hubert J. and Helen Jones. ny and Viola Yukasavage Mikelski. atthew V. Zaluski, 20, Dickson ellie (Carmella) DeRosa Butera, Huck was a 1970 graduate of GAR Dorothy was preceded in death by M City, died Saturday night at the N 100, a resident of Wesley Vil- High School, Wilkes-Barre, and her husband, Joseph, in 2003; Moses Taylor Hospital, after a lage, died January 1, 2012. was employed in the maintenance daughter Jo-Anne, earlier this brave, two-year battle with cancer of Born on October 6, 1911in Serra- year; sister Joan Kivler; brothers, department at Luzerne County the liver. difalco, Sicily, she came to America Joseph, Anthony. Surviving are Born April 20, 1991, in Scranton, Community College, Nanticoke. at the age of 5 months. daughters Nancy Lee Reese, La- son of Kimberly Bubblo Trubia and He was preceded in death by his She was the spouse of Angelo parents and his brother David. flin; Rebecca Phillips, Forty Fort; stepdad Carmen Trubia, Dunmore, Butera, who died on January 30, Huck was a loving father and grandchildren, Rachael Lee and with whom he resided for the past 1992. grandfather and will be sadly mis- Michael Noah Reese; sisters Ann few months, and Matthew J. Zalus- sed by his daughters, Erin Earley Pyryt, Forty Fort; Jean Verbitski, ki, Bradley Beach, N.J. He spent She was the eldest of five daugh- most of his life in Dickson City and of Hanover Township and Tracy Plains; Patricia Radle, West ters of the late Anna (Rollo) and Wyoming, Elaine Young, Plains. the Mid Valley area, attending St. John DeRosa. She was preceded in Jones of Wilkes-Barre; sons, James Mary’s School, Dickson City, then and his wife, Heather of Nanti- Funeral will be held at the con- death by sons, Gasper, Blue Bell, venience of the family from the Valley View, where he was on the Pa., and John, Pittston; sisters Rose coke, and Kevin, of Plains; grand- Cougars wresting team. He was a Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main children, Michael Jones, Alicia member of St. Mary’s Visitation, Pelonero, Carrie DeGennaro, Be- Harris, Kyle Earley, Zachary Ear- St., Plains Township. ssie DeRosa and Mary Barrette. Nel- Dickson City. He had worked at the mother, Helen Hudanick. was also an avid reader of newspapers ley, Tylor Harris, Ashley Harris lie was a longtime resident of Froth- Dickson City Civic Center as an as- He is survived by a brother, Za- and novels. She recently celebrated and Grace Jones. RONALD GOLYA, of Wyoming, sistant youth counselor for a short ingham Street, Pittston. She later died Saturday, December 31, 2011 chary Zaluski, at home; his mater- her 100th birthday with family and the Family and friends may express period. For a time, early on in his ill- nal and paternal grandmothers, De- resided with her son John and his at home. staff of Wesley Village. The family condolences on Tuesday from 4 to ness, he attended Lackawanna Col- lores Bubblo, West Wyoming, and wife, Joyce, prior to becoming a resi- Funeral arrangements are 6p.m. at the Jendrzejewski Funer- lege in the nursing program. Frances Zaluski, Mt. Cobb, as well dent of Wesley Village in 2008. would like to thank Dr. Gerald Gib- pending from the Yeosock Funeral al Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes- Matt loved outdoor sports, in- as several aunts, uncle and cousins. She is survived by daughter-in- bons, the nurses and staff of Wesley Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Town- cluding football, and was an Eagles Barre. The funeral will be Wednesday laws, Antoinette, Blue Bell, and Village for their care. ship. fan. He enjoyed spending time with at 9 a.m. from the Yurkanin Funeral Funeral services are entrusted to LARRY MARTIN KIMBALL, Joyce, Pittston; grandchildren, An- his brother, Zac, playing video Home, 1115 Main St., Dickson City, Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston 66, of Nanticoke, passed away Fri- TODD NEIL VAN BODEGOM– games. He also enjoyed writing po- gelo and wife Nancy, Michael, Ge- with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Township. day, December 30, 2011, in Hos- SMITH, age 49, of Trucksville, etry. Visitation, Dickson City. Interment orge and wife Laura, Carmella and pice Community Care at Geisinger passed away peacefully Saturday, He was preceded in death by his will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, husband Albert Fereck; Christine AMass of Christian Burial will be South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Chip- December 31, 2011 at his home. maternal and paternal grandfa- Dickson City. and husband Sam Parry; John and held at St. Joseph Morello Parish (St pewa, Wis., he was the son of the ACelebration of Hope will be thers, John Bubblo and Vince Zalus- Friends may call Tuesday from 6 wife Rose. She had 10 great-grand- Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston, Tues- ki, and recently his great-grand- to 9 p.m. late Errol and Rose Prosecky Kim- held Wednesday, January 4, 2012 children. day, January 3, at 11:30 a.m. ball. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of at 6 p.m. at the Harold C. Snowdon Nellie was a loving and caring There will be no calling hours. the Vietnam Era. He was a member Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main woman who loved to take walks in Interment will follow at St. Rocco’s of Nanticoke American Legion St., Shavertown. Friends may call the Oregon Section of Pittston. She R.C. Cemetery, Pittston Township. Post 350 and Ashley American Le- gion. Surviving are his children; at the funeral home Wednesday Janet McGuire from 4 p.m. until time of the Cele- companion Patricia Hamilton; as December 28, 2011 well as other family and friends. bration of Hope. Interment will be AMemorial Service will be held made Thursday, Jan. 5, in Idetown Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. at Kearney Cemetery, Lehman. A full obituary Janet grandchildren, earning her the right Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green will appear in Tuesday’s edition. McGuire, 69, to proudly display her vehicle’s li- Passers-by rescue kids St., Nanticoke. of PO Box 235, cense plate which read “NANNY-12” Tresckow, She is survived by her husband, passed away Jerry McGuire, with whom she on Wednesday would have celebrated her 51st wed- from river after crash Joseph P. Elko evening at ding anniversary on January 21; a Wilkes-Barre son, Jerry T. McGuire, and his wife, December 31, 2011 General Hospi- Mary Grace, of Drums; daughter, Several people dive into icy but was revived when another tal. Debbie Ritz, and her husband, Dr. waters in Utah after car flips passerby quickly performed Joseph P. El- center of his life -- his main priority Born in Hazleton, she was a George Ritz, of Mountain Top; son CPR. ko, 82, of Du- and love -- was his family, by whom he daughter of the late Michael and Gary McGuire and his wife, Susan, of over into a river. “He took him from there and I Helen (Lech) Shema, a 1959 grad- Drums; grandchildren, Justine, Mi- pont, passed will be missed beyond measure. just tried to get out of the way,” away Saturday He is survived by his wife of 57 uate of Hazleton High School and chael, Thomas and Kelly McGuire, December 31, years, the former Theresa Waskiew- alifelong Hazleton area resident. George, Matthew, Rachael and Da- said Mullahkel, a father of a 4- 2011, at Hos- icz Elko; his daughters, Karen Habe- Janet regularly attended Mass niel Ritz, and Tara, Macey, Gary and By LYNN DeBRUIN year-old himself. “Emotions pice Commu- rek, of Moosic, and Patricia and her and was a longtime member of the Devyn McGuire; her brother, Mike Associated Press started taking over when he start- nity Care, husband, Joseph Haberek, of Moosic; former St. Michael’s Church in “Sonny” Shema of Hazleton; sister, SALT LAKE CITY — As many ed to breathe. Everybody started Geisinger grandchildren, Phillip, Ross and Jen- Tresckow and currently a member Joan Shive, and her husband, Bill, of as 10 people jumped into an icy to cheer. Lots of tears and clap- South Wilkes-Barre. nifer Haberek; Sarah LaMotta and of Holy Rosary Church in Hazle- Tresckow; as well as a niece, a neph- He was born in Dupont, on Au- ton. ew and their families. Utah river to help save three ping.” her husband, Jeffrey, and great-grand- trapped children after a car Willden, 35, of Ogden, was gust18,1929 and was the son of the son, Koby LaMotta. Joseph is also She was a member of the Hazle- Friends are invited to call at the late Charles and Victoria (Lentow- survived by his brothers, Edward, of ton Polonaise Society and the An- Butler Chapel of Krapf & Hughes Fu- plunged down a 10-foot embank- warming up and wrapping up his ski) Elko. Arlington, Texas; William Elko, of thracite Polka Association and ve- neral Home, 530 W. Butler Drive, ment and flipped over, the state’s bleeding forearms cut by the bro- Joseph was a member of Sacred Suscon; his sister, Mary Wasmanski, ry much enjoyed Polka music. Drums, today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Highway Patrol said Sunday. ken window when he heard Heart Of Jesus Church, Dupont. Janet was a talented seamstress, of Plains, and several nieces and ne- again at the Butler Chapel on Tues- He was a 1947 graduate of Dupont who did sewing in her home and day from 9:15 until 10:15 a.m. when a The rescuers helped turn the cheers up the road. phews. High School. Joseph was a veteran produced elegant custom-made funeral procession will travel to the Honda Accord upright in the Lo- “That was awesome,” he said. Funeral services will be held of the U.S. Army and served during draperies. She enjoyed traveling Holy Rosary Church, 240 S. Poplar gan River, and one man shot out “I knew that’s where the little boy the Korean War as a Medic and was Tuesday, January 3,at 9:30 a.m. with her husband and family, espe- St., Hazleton, where a funeral Mass from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., the car’s window with a handgun was.” arecipient of the Bronze Star. He cially the annual vacations to will be celebrated at 11 a.m. and cut a seat belt to help free the The boy and his sister were worked as a dock foreman for 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Ocean City, N.J., camping at the Following the committal prayers children after Saturday afternoon flown by air ambulance to Pri- Friedman Trucking, and also for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Rosemount Camping Resort, play- at the church, funeral home staff Geisinger Hospital. Joseph was a with Fr. Joseph Verespy officiating. ing cards with friends and casino members will oversee the private in- accident, patrol Lt. Steve Win- mary Children’s Medical Center member of the VFW Post 4909 of The VFW Post 4909 of Dupont will gambling. terment of her remains in Calvary ward said. in Salt Lake City. Dupont. provide military honors. Friends may Her priority, however, has al- Cemetery in Drums. The driver, Roger Andersen, Bonnie Midget, a hospital spo- Joe’s passion for the outdoors call today from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment ways been her family and especial- Condolence messages may be en- 46, of Logan, lost control as he keswoman, said Sunday both are fueled his interest in gardening will be held at the parish cemetery. ly maintaining holiday traditions. tered in the family’s memorial guest- tried to brake while heading doing well after spending the and hunting. His dexterity com- Online condolences may be made Undeniably, her greatest pleasure book on the funeral home website at bined with his creativity made him to www.kiesingerfuneralservices- was her relationship with her 12 www.khfuneralhomes.com. northbound on U.S. 89 during night in intensive care. They agifted woodworker. The absolute .com. slick conditions. His 9-year-old were taken out of intensive care daughter and 4-year-old son were Sunday but still in the hospital, trapped along with a second 9- listed in fair condition as they re- Genevieve Gretz year-old girl. cover from hypothermia. FUNERALS “He was panicked, doing every- The father and the second girl December 31, 2011 thing he could to get in through escaped injury, authorities said. the doors, but they wouldn’t Mullahkel said the scene re- BURNSIDE – Angelina, funeral 9 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Rosary Genevieve cis, Emily Woodmancy, Daisey budge,” said rescuer Chris Will- minded him of another heroic a.m. Tuesday in the Peter J. Church, Hazleton. Friends may Gretz, age 92, a Wright, Ethel Chatwin and Edith den, who had jumped into the wa- rescue in Logan earlier this year. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 call 6 to 9 p.m. today in Krapf & 63-year resi- Riddle. ter with his own father after com- In that case, bystanders lifted a William St., Pittston. Mass of Hughes Funeral Home, Drums. dent of Spring She is survived by her daughter, ing upon the crash scene. burning car off an injured motor- Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. NAHILL – Thomas, funeral 10 a.m. Brook Town- Judy; her son Paul and wife Pat and Willden, a Department of De- cyclist and pulled him to safety. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Tuesday in the E. Blake Collins ship, passed in- their daughter, Amy Gretz, her son Lady of Mount Carmel Church, fense contractor with a back- The motorcyclist survived and is Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., to eternity on Duane and wife Donna and their chil- Pittston. Friends may call 4 to 7 ground in law enforcement, shot recovering from his injuries. Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 Saturday dren, Peter and Thomas Derenick, p.m. today at the funeral home. to 8 p.m. today. morning. out one window with his Glock “It was eerily similar,” Mullah- CHERESKO – Stella, Mass of Chris- and her son David and wife Lisa and NALEWAJKO – Helen, funeral 9:30 Born in Old Forge, on April 8, their children, Matthew and David handgun after trying unsuccess- kel told the Deseret News. tian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday in a.m. Tuesday in the Metcalfe and 1919, daughter of the late Isaac and Mercy Center Chapel. Friends Derenick; and longtime family friend fully to open windows and doors. “Those men in the river just even Shaver Funeral Home Inc. 504 Elizabeth Harris Dawes, she was may call 9 a.m. until time of Mass Fred Hirsch; all of whom reside in As he reached upward searching now blow my mind. Look at these Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Mass of educated in the Old Forge School at Mercy Center. Northeastern Pennsylvania for arms and legs, he felt nothing. gentlemen, these men in this riv- Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. District. She was a lifelong mem- COOPER – Elizabeth, funeral 10 a.m. The funeral is scheduled for “I remember thinking to my- er in the middle of winter.” Joseph’s Church of St. Monica’s ber of the Moosic Assembly of God Tuesday in the Richard H. Disque Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Moosic self, ‘You’re going to see some Willden said simply there was Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memo- Parish, Wyoming. Friends may Church. call 4 to 8 p.m. today in the She was a very loving mother Assembly of God Church, 477 Third dead kids, get ready,’ ” Willden amission to be accomplished. Af- rial Highway, Dallas. Friends may Street in Moosic, to be conducted by call 5 to 8 p.m. today. funeral home. who will be greatly missed by her said. “I’ve got three of my own ter all, he had slid into that icy riv- ROSE – Clarence, funeral 10 a.m. children. the Rev. David O’Brien, pastor. Inter- and it was going to be (an awful) er two years earlier — the only DZOCH – Jeff, memorial services 1 ment will follow in Spring Brook p.m. Saturday in the Bethel Hill Tuesday in the John V. Morris She was preceded in death in start to the New Year.” difference is his car didn’t flip. Cemetery. Relatives and friends may United Methodist Church, Sweet Funeral Home, 625 N. Main St., 1988 by her late husband, Peter That’s when he turned to see He noted that both he and his Valley. Wilkes-Barre. Visitation and Gretz. At that time, the couple had pay their respects on Tuesday be- tween 4 and 7 p.m. at the Thomas P. six or so other men scrambling father are both former military/ GIACOMO – Raymond, funeral 9:30 remembrances 5 to 8 p.m. today been married for 41 years. down the bank into the water. To- civilian police officers, while his a.m. Tuesday in the Wroblewski at Morris’ North Wilkes-Barre Also preceding in death were Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming location and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. two brothers, Albert and Augustus Main St., Old Forge. gether they pushed up on the ve- sister and mother are emergency Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian until the time of services. Dawes; and nine sisters, Beatrice Please visit www.KearneyFuneral- hicle enough so they could see in medical technicians. Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family TRIPLETT – Joseph Sr., funeral 11 Dawes, Helen Francis, Violet Ash- Home.com for directions or to leave through the windows. “It’s in our family to go out and Parish, 574 Bennett St., Luzerne. a.m. Wednesday in the Clarke er, Elizabeth Dawes, Dorothy Fran- an online condolence. One of the girls had found an help others,” he said. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset air pocket and was breathing fine at the funeral home. Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. but was trapped in her seat belt. GOBER – Michael, funeral 9 a.m. Friends may call 9 to 11 a.m. be- Willden cut it with a folding pock- In Loving Memory today in the Kopicki Funeral fore the funeral service. Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Frederick J. Krohle et knife and pulled her from the Carmella Kempinski Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 rear passenger window. who passed away two years ago a.m. in St. Elizabeth Church. January 1, 2012 He said the other two children FARRELL – John, funeral 9:30 a.m. January 2, 2010 r. Frederick J. Krohle, age 76, were lifeless, the boy upside today in the George A. Strish Inc. OBITUARY POLICY 1990. down in his car seat and the sec- M of Lake Township, died Sun- He is survived by his wife, Jean; Funeral Home, 211W. Main St., ond girl floating in the front pas- Glen Lyon. Mass of Christian The Times Leader publish- day morning at the Hospice VNA, stepsons, Leonard Kryeski, Gil- Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit es free obituaries, which Northampton Street, Wilkes- bertsville, Pa.; Kevin Kryeski and senger compartment. Parish/St. Adalbert’s Church, Glen have a 27-line limit, and paid Barre.. his wife, Debra, Mount Holly The boy was cut out of his car Lyon. obituaries, which can run He was born in Ashland, Pa., a Springs, Pa.; grandchildren, Abigail seat and pulled out with the other HAHN – Shirley, funeral 9 a.m. with a photograph. A funeral son of the late Jacob and Martha and Nicholas. girl. today in the Harold C. Snowdon home representative can call Nochton Krohle, and graduated Funeral service will be held “I didn’t think they were going from Weatherly High School, Home for Funerals, Inc., 420 the obituary desk at (570) Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the to be around for the New Year,” Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Mass of 829-7224, send a fax to (570) Wilkes College and Drexel Univer- William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, Willden said. Always in our hearts Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. 829-5537 or e-mail to tlo- sity with a Master’s Degree in Li- rear 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth. Ignatius of Loyola Church, King- brary Science. Other rescuers made sure they Loved and missed by [email protected]. If you Friends may call Tuesday from 2 family & friends ston. fax or e-mail, please call to He served in the Army from p.m. until time of service. were. KUDEY – Stanley, funeral 9:15 a.m. confirm. Obituaries must be 1957 to 1959. Memorial donations may be sent Buzzy Mullahkel of North Lo- Tuesday in the George A. Strish submitted by 9 p.m. Sunday Mr. Krohle had been employed the Slightly Read Book Store at the gan told the Deseret News of Salt Inc. Funeral Home, 105 North Main through Thursday and 7:30 for 33 years by Wilkes University Back Mountain Memorial Library, Lake City that the boy wasn’t St., Ashley. Mass of Christian p.m. Friday and Saturday. as a reference and collections de- 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, PA G enetti’s Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity breathing and didn’t have a pulse Obituaries must be sent by a velopment librarian, and had been 18612. Church, Swoyersville. Friends may After Fu nera l Lu ncheons funeral home or crematory, the manager of the “Slightly Read call 3 to 7 p.m. today. Starting at$7.9 5 per person or must name who is hand- Book Store” of the Back Mountain Funeral Lunches MATT – Mary, funeral 9 a.m. today Memorial Library since 2001. Hotel Bereavem en t Rates in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., ling arrangements, with starting at $ address and phone number. He was a member of the Good 7.95 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Mass of Shepherd Lutheran Church, Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in We discourage handwritten Wilkes-Barre. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, notices; they incur a $15 He was preceded in death by his Duryea. typing fee. Memorial Highway, Dallas first wife, Margaret Krohle, in MCGUIRE – Janet, funeral Mass 11 www.omarscastleinn.com • 675-0804 825.6477 K

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AP PHOTO Protesters gather in Moscow during late December to protest alleged vote rigging in Russia’s parliamentary elections. Election outcome spurs awinter of discontent

T MIGHT BE winter in and members of the Russian Moscow, but the Arab intelligentsia these move- Spring seems to have ments are beginning to coa- Ithawed the patience of lesce into one mass surge of the public if the response to public opinion. the spontaneous demonstra- The target is remarkably tion at the capital is any indica- like the one in India, with bu- tor. reaucratic and political cor- Seldom in Russia has one ruption at its core. The opposi- seen such a sight as millions tion leader in Russia is the poured out to question the au- high-profile lawyer, Alexei Na- Postal Service needs flexibility to survive as business thenticity of the recent elec- valny, whose popularity has tion amid loud proclamations soared, making him untouch- of rigging. Usually the protests able by the government. At AS CONGRESS considers customers. are mooted and slip off the this stage, if they tried to gag legislation to reform the In a digital world, businesses and individu- news circuit as the tame media him, the 120,000 strong mass business model of the U.S. COMMENTARY als have choices in the way they communi- settles for the official version. could double. Postal Service, it must con- cate. Although the Postal Service facilitates But this time around even the Perhaps, Russian Prime front a basic choice: to per- KEVIN L. MCADAMS trillions in commerce annually, and supports a Russian authorities who do Minister Vladimir Putin mit the Postal Service to $900 billion mailing industry that employs keep a close eye on what they would do well to call for an in- function more as a business range of $10 billion to $15 billion annually. almost 8 million people, it must have the tools see as dissidence seem to have vestigation into the charges of does, or constrain it from doing so. Within the limits of our legal framework, and the motivations to effectively compete for been caught napping. the rigging and the deeply With greater business model flexibility, the we have responded aggressively to a changing customers. Until now, the rants of a few rooted corrupt practices that Postal Service can return to profitability and marketplace – reducing the size of our work- In the debate about its future, some people bloggers and the call to arms seem to have ripped the façade financial stability. A flexible business model force by 128,000 career employees and reduc- have argued the Postal Service should not (as in peaceful protest) were of public patience. would speed product and pricing decisions, ing annual operating costs by $12.5 billion in operate like a business and be allowed to limited to a few individuals. enable a five-day-per-week delivery schedule only the past four years. However, to return to regress into an unchanging, taxpayer-sub- But now, led by the more high Khaleej Times and permit the realignment of mail proc- profitability we must move at an even faster sidized agency, and some have urged that it profile of these professionals Dubai, United Arab Emirates essing, delivery and retail networks to meet pace. And to do so requires changes in the be privatized and completely separated from lower mail volumes. It also would allow the law. the government. The former is undesirable Postal Service to more effectively manage its If provided with the flexibility and speed to and the latter is unrealistic. QUOTE OF THE DAY health care and retirement systems, and bet- act, the Postal Service can avoid being a fi- The answer resides in the middle – an ter leverage its workforce. nancial burden to the taxpayer. More impor- organization that performs a vital national “I don’t think the project is worth For an organization that generates all of its tant, a financially stable Postal Service that function and operates with the discipline and revenue from the sale of its postage, products can operate more like a business can more motivations of a business that competes for it, whatever the cost is.” and services – and is contending with declin- readily adapt to America’s changing mailing customers. If the Postal Service is to endure Rich Adams ing use of first-class mail for bill payment – and shipping needs. as a great American institution, provide the The co-owner of Around Town Bicycles in having the flexibility to quickly adapt and For example, we are expanding our net- nation with a secure, reliable and affordable Wilkes-Barre is disappointed that bike lanes won’t be react to the marketplace is vital. Our immedi- work of 70,000 retail partner locations and delivery platform, and serve as an engine of part of the $2 million project designed to calm traffic ate goal is to reduce our annual costs by $20 online offerings so that our customers will be commerce, Congress should provide it with on River Street. billion by 2015, which would put the Postal able to purchase stamps and conduct other the speed and flexibility it needs to compete Service in the black and ahead of the long- mailing and shipping transactions outside of in an evolving marketplace. term cost curve. the traditional post office. Customers increas- The Postal Service is far too integral to the The alternative is a business model that ingly will be able to visit gas stations, grocery economic health of the nation to be hand- What now from N. Korea? prohibits or delays cost reduction, perpetuates stores and pharmacies – which are part of cuffed to the past and to an inflexible business an inflexible structure and constrains the regular shopping patterns, open longer hours model. To best serve taxpayers and postal Postal Service from being more responsive to and weekends, and more conveniently located customers, it’s time to remove the constraints. S THE nuclear-armed, itary reserve of more than 7.6 the marketplace. Under this scenario, and in –to conduct their postal business. The tradi- hermit kingdom of North million soldiers. the absence of meaningful and immediate tional post office always will exist, but a Kevin L. McAdams is district manager of the U.S. Korea now even more dan- By the same token, the North business model reform, the Postal Service changing world demands rethinking the sta- Postal Service’s Central Pennsylvania Postal Dis- I gerous as Kim Jong Un, Korean governing elite must re- could soon incur long-term deficits in the tus quo and adapting to the needs of our trict, based in Harrisburg. the young and inexperienced alize that any major conflict son, takes over from his dead would jeopardize the privi- father Kim Jong Il? leged life they lead, in stark Everyone fears those things contrast to the majority of their MAIL BAG LETTERS FROM READERS about which they know least. dirt-poor citizens. They know By that measure, North Korea they must remain sufficiently Reader insists we are SEND US YOUR OPINION Government seeks to dim has long been a legitimate threatening to keep the outside source of major international world at bay, but could lose ev- Letters to the editor must include the what we eat or drink writer’s name, address and daytime the light on our rights anxiety. erything if they go too far. phone number for verification. Letters This is a secretive, apparent- Supported by an indulgent ere are a few ideas that should enrich should be no more than 250 words. We oy, am I relieved. Congress is finally ly deeply paranoid regime China, which values the diffi- our everyday lives. The things we eat reserve the right to edit and limit writers standing up for our rights. Yep, we will which, time and again, has culties Pyongyang causes Hor drink have a great bearing – usually to one published letter every 30 days. Bno longer live in fear of the dreaded • E-mail: [email protected] demonstrated its willingness Washington and its Asian al- within a day or two – on the way we feel, fluorescent light bulb. to lash out aggressively. Even lies, life still looks good for the • Fax: 570-829-5537 behave, sleep, dream (including night- • Mail: Mail Bag, The Times Leader, 15 They have lifted the yoke of tyranny its single major supporter, Chi- North Korean leadership, mares), etc. They can make us feel good or N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1 from our shoulders. We will be able to na, has at times lost patience. whoever they are. bad. continue to buy and use incandescent By constantly warning its And for those extra little lux- It is important to keep a record on a bulbs. Americans are free at last. people that they are under uries, the regime’s elite can calendar of the bad things so we can elim- throat, and the organisms that cause a cold Well, unless you are arrested in the mid- siege and in imminent danger draw on the foreign currency inate them. There are also many other or flu could gain entrance to our bodies. dle of the night because someone mistak- of attack, the regime has turn- they banked from the illegal things that can affect our mood such as the The humidity in a room should be between enly accuses you of terrorist sympathy or ed the country into an armed sale of nuclear weapons know- weather, time of year (season) and other 40 and 50 percent. outright terrorism. Now, if you’re guilty, camp. There are more than 1 how to the likes of Myanmar, people (especially those who are looking Playgrounds should lay two-by-fours on that’s one thing; but guilty or not, you can million men in the army, fully Libya, Syria and Iran. for an argument; we should avoid them). the ground so that young children could be held incommunicado, without legal 20 percent of the male popula- There also are many physical problems walk on them to gain confidence and bal- representation, without trial, for life. Con- tion between the ages of 17 and Arab News that can be controlled by eating or drink- ance. And this balance apparatus could be gress doesn’t feel those rights are needed 54. In addition, there is a mil- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ing certain things (herbal remedies) or increased in height for older kids. This also by American citizens. Editorial Board eliminating things from our diet. Those would reduce the fear of height and the So enjoy your lights and forget your PRASHANT SHITUT problems include headaches, GI problems, use of holding on to something for fear of rights. It looks like it’s the new American President and Interim CEO/Impressions Media stress, heart attacks, stroke and epilepsy. falling. way. JOSEPH BUTKIEWICZ MARK E. JONES When the humidity drops below 40 Jacob Corney Ed Cole Vice President/Executive Editor Editorial Page Editor percent it can cause a person to have a sore Edwardsville Clarks Summit

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORICAL PROPERTIES The Luzerne County Historical States failing to help smokers Society operates four public build- Continued from Page 3A ings. They are: • The Bishop Memorial Library: else. The historical society’s head- Lung Association says people ON THE NET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICYMAKERS quarters and home to its paper Post-war materials wanted are having trouble getting aid records collection. It is housed in a Read the report at www.timeslea- While there are many ways in which policymakers and benefit design- It hopes to acquire more post- Victorian mansion on South Fran- they need. der.com. ers can customize a smoking cessation benefit to fit their own plan war materials from area residents klin Street dating to 1875, and is and constituencies, the American Lung Association provides some and organizations, but has little running short of space. hallmarks of a model benefit that will give smokers the best chance to space for them at its South Fran- • The Luzerne County Historical Patchwork of treatment Society Museum: Located on quit for good: klin Street home. By STEVE MOCARSKY The report finds an uneven • Cover all treatments recommended in the Public Health Service South Franklin Street between the [email protected] Arecently completed engi- patchwork of smoking cessation Guideline, include all seven medications on plan formularies and pre- Osterhout Library and the West- Most states, including Penn- ferred drug lists, and cover all three forms of counseling. neer’s survey found the society moreland Club, the museum has treatments and services across might create some extra space by sylvania, are falling short of pro- • Cover each medication for its FDA-approved duration of use. Cover displayed artifacts from the socie- the country. moving shelves and walls ty’s collection since its construc- viding the help that millions at least four counseling sessions per quit attempt, and at least two “The level and type of assist- quit attempts per year. around, but that the1870s Victor- tion in 1893. It currently has room need to quit smoking, according ance available to smokers is in- • Eliminate or reduce co-pays and other cost-sharing on medications ian mansion cannot support to display about 1percent of its to the American Lung Associ- and counseling 60,000 items at any given time, consistent state to state, insur- much additional weight. ation’s Helping Smokers Quit: • Do not require prior authorization of treatments, which slows down That leaves the society three according to curator Mary Ruth ance plan to insurance plan and Tobacco Cessation Coverage treatment and can decrease a smoker’s motivation and momentum to options: Build an addition at the Burke. • The Swetland Homestead: A 2011 report. smoker to smoker,” said Connor. quit. rear of its existing building, trans- “By not helping all smokers, too • Do not limit the amount of times a person can try to quit in their historic home built in 1803 that is Pennsylvania ranked 20th in lifetime. Quitting is a process that usually takes many attempts. fer some records to an offsite listed on the National Register of the nation in quit-friendliness for many people are missing out on • Do not require stepped-care therapy, which can force a patient to storage facility or partner with Historic Places. Located off Wyom- smokers. longer, happier, more productive use a treatment they have already tried or that is not right. Luzerne County to store docu- ing Avenue in Wyoming. The report calls on federal and lives.” • Do not require patients to attend counseling to obtain medications. ments jointly. The Nathan Denison House: A state policymakers to make quit- The Lung Association calls for Counseling should be encouraged, but requiring it may discourage “(We’re asking the county,) is historic home built by Connecticut some people from seeking any help with quitting. settler Nathan Denison in 1790, it smoking services an urgent pri- acomprehensive approach, in- there a possibility of us having a portion of the space, since the is one of the oldest structures in ority to help citizens live longer cluding unrestricted access to the Wyoming Valley. ties, and the activity is restricted On a positive note, Pennsylva- early records of the historical so- and more productive lives. seven medications and three in restaurants and casinos. nia covers all seven tobacco-ces- ciety are the county records,” For the first time since launch- types of counseling, all of which sation medications and individu- Brooks said. “Is there a possibil- records that go back in time – are ing the annual report in 2008, are recommended by the U.S. Funding issues al and group counseling with on- ity of working together, because records of historical significance, the Lung Association identifies Public Health Service as proven they’re looking for a solution and Pennsylvania charges an ex- ly minimal co-pays in its Medi- so it’s a good fit to have them all the most quit-friendly and the effective in helping smokers we’re looking for a solution?” together,” he said. least quit-friendly states based cise tax of $1.60 on each pack of caid program. Brooks said other Pennsylva- quit. cigarettes sold here, ranking it But for state employees, only To finance its planned expan- on the coverage of smoking ces- The Lung Association in 2010 nia counties share records space sion and maintain solvency in 20th highest in the nation. New nicotine gum and patches and with historical societies, includ- sation programs and treatments gave Pennsylvania a letter grade light of its loss of all state funding available in each state. York ranks first at $4.35 per pack phone and online counseling are ing Adams County, which stores of C for smoke-free laws and for last year, the historical society is The five most quit-friendly while Missouri is the lowest at17 covered by insurance, and coun- its records at the Gettysburg His- its excise tax on cigarettes. But also embarking on a sustainabil- states are Maine, North Dakota, cents per pack. seling is required to receive the torical Society. ity campaign. the state got a failing grade for its Delaware, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania cut state fund- medications. Luzerne County Commission- er and County Councilman-elect Wyoming. The five least quit- investment in smoking-cessa- ing for its tobacco control pro- While nine other states man- Current funding Stephen A. Urban called pro- tion programs and insurance gram by close to 55 percent over date smoking cessation provi- The society is funded by a $1.4 friendly are Georgia, Louisiana, posed partnership a “good fit” for benefits and for its tobacco con- two recent years. This year, the sions for private insurers, Penn- million endowment that gener- Alabama, Maryland and New both parties. trol and prevention spending. ates approximately $45,000 in an- Jersey. state provided only $22 million sylvania does not. Nor does the The commissioners on Dec. 16 nual dividends and about “Progress in helping smokers Pennsylvania law prohibits in funding for its tobacco control state invest the $10.83 for every renewed for two years their lease quit brings real results: It saves smoking in government and pri- program – 14 percent of the $155 smoker into the state quitline as to store records at Thomas C. $50,000 yearly in membership lives and saves money,” said as- vate work places, schools, child- million that the Centers for Dis- recommended by the CDC; Thomas Company Co. in Wilkes- and annual appeal donations. sociation President and CEO care facilities, retail stores, and ease Control and Prevention rec- Pennsylvania invests only 54 Barre, a facility state archive ex- The society spends about $180,000 annually, and despite Charles Connor. cultural and recreational facili- ommended. cents for each smoker. perts have deemed inappropriate for records storage. other fundraisers often operates Urban said the county records with an annual deficit, according to the society’s December letter RESOURCES TO HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING TIPS FOR QUITTING storage improvement committee considered including the histori- to members. SMOKING cal society in a proposed transfer “Right now we’re a very lean • Phone counseling is available in every state by calling 1-800-QUIT- •Discuss options with your doc- NOW, as well as from organizations including the American Lung of county records to the former operating nonprofit organiza- tor to determine what plan might tion,” Brooks said. “There is no Continued from Page 1A Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA. work best for you. Two Jacks Cycle & Powersports • There are several free online programs to help you quit smoking. building on North Washington waste here.” Wilkes-Barre as the second • Get counseling while you’re Find The American Lung Association’s “Freedom From Smoking” pro- Street before the commissioners Society President Gary J. Stack worst smoking metropolitan ar- quitting; it increases your chances gram at www.ffsonline.org. Find links to several other free online pro- ultimately renewed the lease added the organization has lost ea in the United States is still for success. grams to help you quit at www.timesleader.com. • If you don’t already exercise, with Thomas C. Thomas. Keep- close to $20,000 in annual gov- alarming. consider starting when you quit ing the records together in a ernment funding, and “the cam- According to a January 2011 to help avoid gaining weight. building open to the public paign couldn’t come at a better survey by news website The Dai- ple, and we as health care provid- helping millions of people quit • Develop alternative plans for would make it easier for resi- time.” ly Beast, 23.5 percent of Scran- ers need to recognize that. It smoking, studies have shown dealing with stress. dents to sort through historical The Historical Society hopes ton/Wilkes-Barre residents are shouldn’t be about shaming peo- that suicidal behavior and/or de- documents, Urban said. to double its membership to smokers, consuming an average ple, it shouldn’t be about blam- pression can be a side effect. So set, he said. “The records that the county 2,000 dues-payers, which would of 17 cigarettes per day. ing them for what is truly an ad- for people who have depression Isaacson said there’s no “one keeps – the marriage records and net the society an estimated Isaacson pointed to data from diction. But if I don’t talk to them or have been treated for depres- way” to quit. “It really depends the prothonotary records and the $50,000 annually. the U.S. Department of Health about it, I’m also not doing my sion, it may not be a good choice. upon the patients and where and Human Services, which job,” he said. There are other effective pre- they’re at,” he said. states that 36 percent of the na- That responsibility to encour- scription drugs designed to help But there are some strategies flooding assured Morgan she tion’s smokers try to quit each age people to quit smoking for smokers quit, as well as nicotine that have been shown to work hired the right person. It also con- year, but only 3 percent succeed DIETRICH their own well-being and the patches, nicotine gum and well in helping smokers quit suc- vinced her the theater would for six months or more. well-being of those around them smokeless cigarettes to aid cessfully. thrive under Rogler’s direction That’s because nicotine is so is the major reason Geisinger de- smokers in quitting. They include getting counsel- Continued from Page 3A and in turn continue to commit addictive, Isaacson said. cided to no longer hire job appli- Isaacson said many of his pa- ing during the quitting process, gler. “I didn’t have to think twice.” its excess revenue to support cul- “When people inhale cigarette cants who use nicotine products tients who were long-term smok- whether by phone through a toll- Neither did Morgan about her tural programs for the communi- smoke, nicotine and about 4,000 as of Feb. 1, Isaacson said. ers told him quitting cold turkey other substances are easily, Isaacson said smokers need to was the only way because aids free “quitline” available in every successor. ty. through the lung air sacs, trans- feel ready to quit and won’t be wouldn’t help. But sometimes state, or with a doctor, therapist “We’re like family upstairs The devastation caused by the mitted directly into the blood successful until they do. When patches or gum can be used to or other clinician. here,” said Morgan of the people flooding stunned Morgan. stream and lickety-split, that nic- they do make the decision to help someone going through nic- Beginning an exercise plan at who work in the second-floor of- “I was incapable of working,” otine is going to the nicotine re- quit, he said it’s important that otine withdrawal get over the the same time as quitting also fices and socialize with one an- she said. ceptors in the brain and it pro- the smoker discuss the decision hump when the craving appears, helps, especially for smokers other outside of work. Rogler took charge and led the vides a certain ‘this feels good, with his or her doctor, because Isaacson said. worried about gaining weight, as For that reason an outsider recovery. “The theater is actually this is a good thing,’ ” he said. every smoker has different Getting through the first 72 nicotine has appetite suppres- wouldn’t fit in. “It had to be some- better than it was before,” said Because quitting is so diffi- health conditions and life cir- hours of quitting is overcoming a sion qualities. There also are sev- body who was part of the family,” Morgan. cult, Isaacson said, support and cumstances. major hurdle because it takes eral free online programs that said Morgan. With the clean-up complete, encouragement from friends and For example, while the pre- about that long for the nicotine help people set up a quit plan and At 68, Morgan still has the de- Rogler has been attending to dai- family is important. scription drug varenicline receptors in a smoker’s brain to offer tips, advice and encourage- sire to do the work, but lacks the ly duties and overseeing the staff “I think it’s really hard for peo- (Chantix) has been effective in begin to “down-regulate” or re- ment throughout the process. energy she had when she and oth- nearly two dozen employees, ers brought the Dietrich back to most of them part time. life in 2001as a nonprofit organi- “She fully understands we take TO PARTICIPATE considering additional measures zation after more than a decade of chances here,” said Morgan. VETERANS IRAN that could include an embargo on darkness. She’s twice survived “Some of them work and some Veterans who want to participa- Iranian oil imports, a vital source cancer and tires more easily. Plus don’t.” te may call any of U.S. Rep. Tom of hard currency for Tehran. she wants to be able to spend time It’s not only acceptable, but al- Continued from Page 3A Marino’s four offices: Continued from Page 1A • Washington: (202) 225-3731; Iranian officials have threat- away from work, walking her dog, so encouraged to take calculated ticular concern that many • Tunkhannock: (570) 836- Tension has been growing be- ened to retaliate by closing the gardening and rewriting a novel risks, added Rogler, and already World War II veterans may not 8020; tween Iran and the West since a Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker she nearly had published. She’ll the theater is taking one this year participate and are dying off • Williamsport: (570) 322-3961; report by the United Nations nu- traffic, although they later ap- still be around, booking films, when it comes to its film festivals each day. • Sunbury: (570) 988-7801 clear inspection agency in No- peared to back down by saying planning the film festivals and that feature independent and for- He said he has heard many vember expressed serious con- the country would not do so for serving on the board of directors. eign films. interesting local stories from videotape these fascinating cerns about a possible military di- now. Watching Rogler work over the “We’ll be adding a third one this area vets and wishes to keep stories,” she said. mension to the country’s nuclear On Saturday, Iran’s top nuclear years and especially after the year,” she said. them alive. For example, one “We are doing this at the con- program. negotiator, Saeed Jalili, said the local World War II veteran got venience of the veterans,” Ma- The United States and its allies country had proposed a new married right before he left for rino said. “Veterans may make accuse Iran of trying to develop round of talks with the United de Soliel,” Cornell said, “but we war and did not see his child arrangements to come to one nuclear payloads for missiles. States, Russia, China, Britain, YOGA have some students that are stiff for a few years, since this was of our offices or we will come Tehran denies the charge, saying France and Germany, according as a board when they start. Peo- before the digital age of com- to your home or a veterans it needs the technology to gener- to IRNA. The last negotiations ple are focused on their own prac- munications. He also heard in- home to speak with you.” ate electricity and produce ra- between Iran and the group—the Continued from Page 3A tice and aren’t judging others. It’s teresting accounts from local Marino said Fennick and dioisotopes to treat cancer pa- five permanent members of the thing to make sure it’s very clean agood change from a competi- vets who fought at Normandy Knouse will record the veter- tients. U.N. Security Council plus Ger- and healthy,” including a ventilat- tive gym environment.” on D-Day or in the Pacific dur- ans’ accounts and post them on On Saturday, President Obama many—were held in January in ing system and easy-clean surfac- Cornell said, a number of her ing those final days of the war aVeterans History Project signed a defense bill that in- Istanbul, Turkey. es, Cornell said. students are athletes trying to re- with Japan. channel they will set up on cludes new penalties against fi- Nader Karim Noni, an analyst She said the heat does intimi- cover from injuries from other ex- Local veterans of all ages, www.youtube.com. They will nancial institutions that do busi- who writes in reformist newspa- date some new students, but only ercises and sports. and of all time periods, are en- also file them with the Library ness with Iran’s central bank, an pers, said Iran wants to "show the first time. “People who have been hard on couraged to participate. The of Congress. The entire project attempt to hamper Tehran’s abil- teeth" ahead of any further talks “Many people have a block their bodies with gyms and spin- project will be ongoing. Mari- will be one at no cost to tax- ity to fund the program. The head about its nuclear program. against that heat at first,” she ning classes are looking for a way no’s veterans coordinator Mi- payers, he said. of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, State television reported that said, “but they find they can to keep exercising that isn’t as chael Knouse and communica- Marino will announce when Mohammad Nahavandian, dis- the new missile was tested dur- stretch so much better and they hard on their bodies. They find tions director Renita Fennick the www.youtube.com channel missed Obama’s action on Sun- ing military exercises in interna- are surprised by how much they that these classes are great for are handling the project. is ready. Anyone interested in day. tional waters near the Strait of like it. It’s very challenging and anyone with pain and joint prob- The local response has been viewing recorded veterans ac- “The Iranian nation and those Hormuz. demanding but everyone leaves lems,” she said. good and will grow, said Fen- counts can then visit www.you- involved in trade and economic Iranian lawmaker Ismail Kow- with a smile on their faces.” Classes are open to anyone 15 nick. tube.com or the Library of activities will find other alterna- sari told a news agency the10-day Degree of ability and flexibility and older, with the exception of “We have received several re- Congress’ website, tives,” Nahavandian was quoted drill was part of preparations to are not important for beginners, pregnant women. Students of all quests for participation and are www.loc.gov/vets. There they as saying by the semi-official Ira- block the strait if sanctions were Cornell said. experience levels and all walks of in the process of coordinating can search veterans by conflict nian Students News Agency. imposed. But Mousavi reiterated “There’s a misconception that life practice together, Cornell appointments to record and and branch of service. The European Union is also that there were no plans to do so. everyone is flexible, like Cirque said. CMYK

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In all likelihood, Penn State football will become some- Head coach yet to be announced thing entirely different in the days following today’s Tick- etCity Bowl matchup with Houston. By DEREK LEVARSE INSIDE: Position by position breakdowns, 4B Bradley, the long-time lieutenant of deposed coach [email protected] Houston’s Case Keenum impresses Lions, 5B Joe Paterno, remains something of a long shot to UP NEXT DALLAS -- Many of his players did not take over the full-time job. Most, if not all, of want to come here. the current staff -- men who worked for Penn State vs. Tom Bradley understood fully that his ic Cotton Bowl. Paterno for decades -- could be dis- Houston inherited charges at Penn State were “I tried to explain to them the signif- solved. TV: Noon, today, ESPNU upset at being snubbed by several bowl icance and all the great players that have The reports and rumors sur- LINE: Houston games, landing the Nittany Lions in been here,” Bradley said. rounding Penn State’s coaching 1 by 5 ⁄2 something called the TicketCity Bowl. Today will mark one more bit of history search have been building in LAST MEETING: PSU defeated As the players eventually warmed up to at the old Texas fairgrounds -- the conclu- intensity in recent days. Houston 31-14, it, Bradley pitched to them all of the sion of one of the longest chapters in Sept. 17, 1977 history behind the venue -- Dallas’ histor- college football history. SeeBRADLEY, Page 5B

NHL WINTER CLASSIC NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: WEEK 17 Flyers, Broncos, Rangers Giants reach playoffs Bengals taking it Eliminate advance Cowboys, AFC North features three take East playoff teams while Patriots outdoors claim conference’s top seed. By TOM CANAVAN League’s showcase regular AP Sports Writer season game faces off at EAST RUTHERFORD, By BARRY WILNER N.J. — Eli Manning threw AP Pro Football Writer Citizens Bank Park today. three touchdown passes Even without any Tim Te- and the New York Giants bow heroics, the Denver Bron- won an all-or-nothing game cos have won the AFC West. By DAN GELSTON to claim the final spot in the They did it despite falling 7-3 AP Sports Writer NFL play- to the Kansas City Chiefs on PHILADELPHIA — Claude offs, beat- Sunday because San Diego Giroux and Jaromir Jagr hit the ing the knocked off Oakland 38-26. ice looking more ready to shag Dallas The Broncos and Raiders tied flies than practice the power play. Cowboys for the di- The Philadelphia Flyers stars 31-14 on vision PLAYOFF smeared eye black to fight the Sunday lead at 8-8, MATCHUPS glare on a sunny morning as they night. 31 but Den- skated on a rink constructed on The reg- GIANTS ver won Saturday Cincinnati at the site of two Fall Classics that ular sea- on the tie- Houston, 4:30 p.m. underwent a son went 14 breaker, Detroit at New makeover as it down to COWBOYS better re- Orleans, 8 p.m. shifted into the the last sults in Sunday home of the game, and common Atlanta at New Winter Classic. it was games. York Giants, 1p.m. Jagr later coach Balti- Pittsburgh at strode shirtless Tom more Denver, 4:30 p.m. UP NEXT around the Phi- Cough- (12-4) ladelphia Phil- lin’s Giants (9-7) who won took the N.Y. Rangers at lies’ clubhouse the NFC East and returned AFC North and a first-round Philadelphia TV: 3 p.m., with a baseball to the postseason for the bye as a No. 2 seed when it out- today, NBC bat slung over first time since 2008. lasted Cincinnati 24-16. Even Where: Citizens his shoulder. The loss left Jerry Jones’ though the Bengals lost, their Bank Park Skater up! Cowboys (8-8) out of the 9-7 record earned them a wild Cold, wind, playoffs for the second card in a head-to-head tiebreak- ice. Conditions straight year. er over Tennessee, the only that usually spoil the enjoyment New York won three of its other team with that record in of a World Series game are on final four games and earned the AFC. The Bengals beat the deck for the fifth edition of the AP PHOTO awild-card home game Titans 24-17 in November. NHL’s inside-the-park extrava- New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rushes during the first half against the Dallas next Sunday against the At- Pittsburgh (12-4) is the other ganza, this one set for 3 p.m. Cowboys on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. lanta Falcons (10-6). wild card, but lost both games Monday between the Flyers and to the Ravens this year to finish the New York Rangers at Citizens second in the division. The Bank Park. Steelers, who beat Cleveland Amid the HBO cameras and 13-9, will be at Denver next Stanley Cup-atmosphere that has Not quite a dream, season is no longer a nightmare weekend. infused the game with enough Cincinnati visits Houston energy to power the rink, a little Eagles win final four games (10-6). perspective came Sunday from to reach .500 in season that “It’s kind of weird,” Bengals the Rangers and Flyers in their fi- rookie quarterback Andy Dal- nal practices. started with Super Bowl talk. ton said. “Obviously, we didn’t “When we wake up, all the fun get it done today, but we still is going to be over,” Giroux said, have a chance.” “and it’s about two points on the By PAUL SOKOLOSKI 34 10 Tebow’s late-game magic ice.” [email protected] EAGLES REDSKINS helped Denver turn around its The game was pushed back PHILADELPHIA - DeSean season, from 2-5 to the top of a two hours because of a revised Jackson endured a demoralizing "We finished the year stronger weak division. He struggled weather forecast that should of- season and so did the rest of the than we started out," Jackson mightily as the Broncos lost fer optimal game conditions for Philadelphia Eagles. said. their last three games, but they players and fans. But at the start of a new year, Too little, too late for the Ea- are playoff-bound for the first The game was scheduled for 1 they showed what could have gles, though. They wound up time since 2005. p.m. The gates will now open at 1 been in the last one. missing the NFC playoffs while “It’s obviously a little bitter- p.m. Jackson broke loose for an finishing 8-8, a far cry from sweet right now,” Tebow said. Last year’s game at Pittsburgh electric 62-yard touchdown where they expected to be when “We obviously would have was moved into prime time be- catch, Michael Vick threw for they signed and traded for five loved to have won that game to cause of rain. three scores and the Eagles end- former Pro Bowl players during have a little momentum going “Let’s play,” Rangers coach ed their season on a four-game training camp and dubbed them- AP PHOTO into the playoffs. But I think it’s John Tortorella said. “It’s time to winning streak by whipping the selves a "Dream Team." Philadelphia Eagles’ Michael Vick looks to pass during the sec- still a special thing what we ac- Washington Redskins, 34-10 at ond half of an NFL football game against the Washington Red- SeeOUTDOORS, Page 6B Lincoln Financial Field. SeeEAGLES, Page 6B skins on Sunday in Philadelphia. 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BASKETBALL HOCKEY COLLEGE SKI REPORT FOOTBALL AMERICA’S LINE NBA NHL NORTHEAST At A Glance At A Glance FBS Bowl Glance LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as By ROXY ROXBOROUGH All Times EST All Times EST supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Condi- EASTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE Saturday, Dec. 17 tions are subject to change due to weather, skier/ Atlantic Division Atlantic Division New Mexico Bowl rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing INJURY REPORT: On the NBA board Golden State guard Monta Ellis is probable; WL Pct GB At Albuquerque conditions. For more information go to www.sno- GP WLOT Pts GF GA country.com New York forward Amare Stoudemire is questionable. New York ...... 22.500 — N.Y. Rangers...... 36 23 9450 107 77 Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Philadelphia...... 22.500 — Philadelphia ...... 36 22 10 448123 106 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Pennsylvania 01 1 Alpine Mountain — Sun Reopen ⁄04 packed Boston...... 23.400 ⁄2 Pittsburgh ...... 38 21 13 446121 100 At Boise, Idaho College Football Toronto...... 13.250 1 New Jersey ...... 37 21 15 143103 105 powder machine groomed12 - 30 base 2 of 21 trails, 1 Ohio 24, Utah State 23 Favorite Open Curr.O/U Underdog Magic 3.5 182.5 PISTONS New Jersey...... 14.200 1 ⁄2 N.Y. Islanders...... 36 13 17 63284113 10 acres, 2 of 5 lifts, sm Wed/Thu: 12p-6p;Fri: Northeast Division New Orleans Bowl 9a-9:30p Sat: 8a-9:30p;Sun: 8a-6p;Open Wed-Sun Southeast Division Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 Ticket City Bowl Spurs 5200.0 T’WOLVES WL Pct GB GP WLOT Pts GF GA Bear Creek — Thu Reopen TBA variable 4 - 12 Boston...... 35 24 10 149123 68 Tuesday, Dec. 20 base Mon-Fri: 9a-10p Sat/Sun: 8:30a-10p Dallas, TX MAVERICKS PK 199.5 Thunder Miami...... 501.000 — Orlando ...... 41 .800 1 Ottawa...... 39 19 15 543120 133 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl Big Boulder — Sun 3:55 pm packed powder ma- Houston 6757.5 Penn St 1 Toronto ...... 38 18 15 541118 125 NUGGETS 5.5 200.5 Bucks Atlanta...... 31 .750 1 ⁄2 At St. Petersburg, Fla. chine groomed 24 - 36 base 10 of 15 trails 67% 1 Buffalo...... 38 17 17 438100 112 open, 6 of 8 lifts, Mon-Thu: 3p-9p;Fri: 3p-10p;Sat: Outback Bowl Charlotte...... 13 .250 3 ⁄2 Marshall 20, FIU 10 1 Montreal...... 39 14 18 73599110 JAZZ 5.5 182.5 Hornets Washington ...... 04 .000 4 ⁄2 Wednesday, Dec. 21 8a-10p Sun: 8a-8p Tampa, FL Southeast Division Blue Knob — Sat 2:42 pm loose granular machine College Basketball Central Division Poinsettia Bowl Georgia 2.5 3.5 50.5 Michigan St GP WLOT Pts GF GA groomed 10 - 26 base 4 of 34 trails 9% open, 2 of 5 WL Pct GB At San Diego Favorite Points Underdog Chicago...... 41.800 — Florida ...... 39 20 12 747103 107 lifts, Mon-Thu: 1p-9p;Fri: 10a-10p;Sat: 9a-10p Sun: Capital One Bowl 1 Winnipeg...... 38 19 14 543104 107 TCU 31, Louisiana Tech 24 9a-9p GEORGE MASON 18.5 William & Mary Indiana...... 31.750 ⁄2 Orlando, Fl Milwaukee...... 21.667 1 Washington ...... 37 20 15 242111 109 Thursday, Dec. 22 Blue Mountain — Sun 7:24 am frozen granular ma- 1 Tampa Bay...... 37 17 17 337104 122 BOSTON COL- 2.5 Rhode Island Cleveland...... 22.500 1 ⁄2 MAACO Bowl chine groomed 12 - 24 base 19 of 39 trails 49% SCarolina 12.5 46.5 Nebraska 1 Carolina ...... 40 13 21 632103 135 LEGE Detroit...... 13.250 2 ⁄2 At Las Vegas open, 7 miles, 76 acres, 10 of 13 lifts, sm Mon-Fri: WESTERN CONFERENCE 8:30a-10p Sat/Sun: 8a-10p Gator Bowl WESTERN CONFERENCE Boise State 56, Arizona State 24 Central Division Boyce Park — Opening Soon for Snow Sports Jacksonville, FL JAMES MADISON PK Old Dominion Southwest Division GP WLOT Pts GF GA Saturday, Dec. 24 Camelback — Sun 7:25 am packed powder 12 - 32 WL Pct GB Florida 2244.5 Ohio St Northeastern 9TOWSON Chicago...... 38 24 10 452125 107 Hawaii Bowl base 20 of 34 trails 50% open, 100 acres, 11 of 15 San Antonio...... 31.750 — Detroit ...... 38 24 13 149123 84 1 At Honolulu lifts, Mon-Thu: 9a-9p;Fri: 8:30a-10p Sat: Rose Bowl Virginia 1.5 LSU New Orleans...... 21.667 ⁄2 St. Louis...... 38 21 12 5479585 Houston...... 22.500 1 Southern Mississippi 24, Nevada 17 8:30a-10p;Sun: 8:30a-9p Nashville ...... 39 21 14 446105 108 01 Pasadena, CA NC-WILMINGTON 3.5 Delaware Monday, Dec. 26 Eagle Rock — Sun Reopen ⁄06 variable machine Memphis ...... 13.250 2 Columbus ...... 381023525 93 128 1 groomed 12 - 24 base 6 of 14 trails 43% open, 2 of 4 Dallas ...... 14.200 2 ⁄2 Independence Bowl Oregon 4.5 672.0 Wisconsin Virginia Comm 6HOFSTRA Northwest Division lifts, Fri: 12p-9p;Sat: 9a-9p;Sun: 9a-5p Jan 01: Northwest Division At Shreveport, La. Fiesta Bowl GP WLOT Pts GF GA 12p-9p;Jan: 02 9a-5p;Open Fri-Sun GEORGIA ST 4.5 Drexel WL Pct GB Vancouver ...... 39 24 13 250129 96 Missouri 41, North Carolina 24 Glendale, AZ Elk Mountain — Sun 8:04 am packed powder ma- BAYLOR 12.5 Texas A&M Oklahoma City ...... 501.000 — Minnesota...... 40 21 13 6489595 Tuesday, Dec. 27 chine groomed18 - 24 base11 of 27 trails 41% open, Portland...... 301.000 1 Oklahoma St 3.5 474.5 Stanford Colorado ...... 40 21 18 143108 115 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl 5 of 7 lifts, sm Mon-Fri: 8:30a-10p;Sat/Sun: VANDERBILT 19 Miami-Ohio Denver ...... 32 .600 2 Calgary ...... 40 18 17 54199111 1 At Detroit 8:30a-10p Tuesday Minnesota...... 13 .250 3 ⁄2 Edmonton ...... 37 15 19 333100 104 1 Purdue 37, Western Michigan 32 Hidden Valley — Sun 6:37 am loose granular ma- CAL-RIVERSIDE 5CS-Northridge Utah...... 13 .250 3 ⁄2 Pacific Division Sugar Bowl Belk Bowl chine groomed 13 - 27 base 12 of 30 trails 40% New Orleans, LA CAL-POLY SLO 2.5 Cal-Santa Barb Pacific Division GP WLOT Pts GF GA At Charlotte, N.C. open, 6 of 9 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-9:30p;Sat/Sun: WL Pct GB Los Angeles ...... 39 19 14 6448690 9a-9:30p Michigan 1351.5 Va Tech CS-FULLERTON 10.5 Pacific L.A. Lakers ...... 33.500 — Dallas ...... 37 21 15 143100 107 North Carolina State 31, Louisville 24 San Jose...... 34 19 11 4429983 Jack Frost — Sun 3:55 pm packed powder ma- Golden State...... 22.500 — Wednesday, Dec. 28 chine groomed 24 - 36 base 12 of 21 trails 58% Wednesday Long Beach St 14 CAL-IRVINE 1 Phoenix...... 39 19 16 442102 103 L.A. Clippers...... 12.333 ⁄2 Military Bowl Orange Bowl Anaheim ...... 37 10 21 62687124 open, 7 of 9 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p;Sat/Sun: 8a-4p FRESNO ST PK Boise St Sacramento...... 13.250 1 Miami, FL Phoenix...... 13.250 1 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime At Washington Liberty Mountain — Sun 4:24 pm frozen granular Toledo 42, Air Force 41 machine groomed 6 - 8 base 4 of16 trails 25% open, MARIST 2St. Peter’s loss. Clemson 2.5 360.5 WVirginia Sunday's Games Holiday Bowl 25 acres, 3 of 8 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-10p;Sat/Sun: Cleveland 98, New Jersey 82 Sunday's Games MANHATTAN10.5 Rider Nashville 5, Calgary 3 At San Diego 8a-10p Miami 129, Charlotte 90 01 Friday Mount Pleasant — Plan to Open ⁄07 January 6 TENNESSEE 14 Tenn-Chatt Orlando 102, Toronto 96 Today's Games Texas 21, California 10 N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin Woodlands — Cotton Bowl Boston 94, Washington 86 Thursday, Dec. 29 Sun12:35 pm loose granular machine groomed12 - WAKE FOREST 6.5 Wofford Minnesota 99, Dallas 82 New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Champs Sports Bowl Arlington, TX San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m. 24 base 5 of 7 trails, 72% open, 1of 3 lifts, Fri: Denver 99, L.A. Lakers 90 At Orlando, Fla. 2p-10p;Sat: 9a-8p Sun: 9a-4p;Dec 28-30: LOYOLA-MD 13 Niagara Chicago 104, Memphis 64 Edmonton at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Arkansas 7862.5 Kansas St Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Florida State 18, Notre Dame 14 9a-8p;Open Fri-Sun Jack’ville St 5SE MISSOURI ST New Orleans at Sacramento, late Saturday Portland at L.A. Clippers, late Tuesday's Games Alamo Bowl Roundtop — Sun 6:21am loose granular machine groomed 8 - 15 base 4 of 16 trails, 25% open 27 Compass Bowl NO COLORADO 7Idaho St Today's Games Edmonton at Buffalo, 7 p.m. At San Antonio Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7 p.m. Baylor 67, Washington 56 acres, 3 of 9 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-10p;Sat/Sun: 8a-10p Birmingham, AL Golden State at Phoenix, 3:30 p.m. Seven Springs — Sun 5:23 am wet packed snow MIAMI-FLORIDA 22 NC-Greensboro Washington at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Washington, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 machine groomed 10 - 22 base 15 of 42 trails 45% Pittsburgh 5.5 3.5 47.5 Smu NHL Indiana at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. Phoenix at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Armed Forces Bowl open, 7 of 14 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-10p;Sat/Sun: 9a-10p Orlando at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. At Dallas Sunday Favorite Odds Underdog Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 8 p.m. Shawnee Mountain — Sun 5:06 pm loose granular Go Daddy.Com Bowl BYU 24, Tulsa 21 machine groomed 12 - 30 base 14 of 23 trails 60% Winter Classic Toronto at New York, 7:30 p.m. Mobile, AL San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Pinstripe Bowl open, 7 of 11 lifts, Mon-Thu: 9a-9p;Fri: FLYERS -135/ Rangers Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. LEADERS THROUGH SATURDAY, DECEMBER At New York 9a-10p;Sat/Sun: 8a-10p Arkansas St 11.5 62.0 No Illinois Ski Big Bear — Sat 6:55 pm packed powder ma- +115 Milwaukee at Denver, 9 p.m. 31st Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13 New Orleans at Utah, 9 p.m. GOALS Music City Bowl chine groomed12 - 36 base11 of18 trails 62% open, January 9 6 of 6 lifts, Mon: 9a-4:30p, Wed/Thu: 12p-9p, Fri: BCS Championship Game SENATORS -130/ Devils Name Team GP G At Nashville, Tenn. NBA LEADERS 9a-9p Sat: 9a-9p/Sun: 9a-4:30p New Orleans, LA +110 Steven Stamkos Tampa Bay...... 37 26 Mississippi State 23, Wake Forest 17 INCLUDES GAMES OF SATURDAY, Marian Gaborik NY Rangers...... 36 22 Ski Denton — Operating, no details CANUCKS -155/ Sharks Insight Bowl Ski Sawmill — Sun 11:03 am packed powder ma- Alabama1.5 140.0 Lsu. DECEMBER 31, 2011 Phil Kessel Toronto...... 38 21 +135 James Neal Pittsburgh ...... 38 21 At Tempe, Ariz. chine groomed 6 - 36 base 5 of13 trails16% open, 3 NBA SCORING AVERAGE Oklahoma 31, Iowa 14 of 5 lifts, sm Mon, Fri: 10a-9p;Tue, Thu: 1p-9p;Sat: BLACKHAWKS -245/ Oilers GFGFTPTS AVG Jonathan Toews Chicago...... 38 21 Saturday, Dec. 31 9a-9p Sun: 9a-5p;Open Thu-Tue Favorite Points O/U Underdog +205 James, MIA...... 44934132 33.0 Milan Michalek Ottawa...... 34 19 Patrick Sharp Chicago ...... 38 19 Meineke Car Care Bowl Sno Mountain — Sun 11:33 am packed powder Griffin, LAC ...... 334168428.0 machine groomed 18 - 36 base 11 of 26 trails 47% SUNS 3NLWarriors KINGS -160/ Avalanche Evander Kane Winnipeg...... 37 18 Durant, OKC ...... 54732137 27.4 At Houston open, 103 acres, 3 of 7 lifts, sm Mon-Fri: KNICKS 8NLRaptors +140 Love, MIN...... 322327826.0 Thomas Vanek Buffalo ...... 38 18 Texas A&M 33, Northwestern 22 Radim Vrbata Phoenix...... 39 18 9a-10p;Sat/Sun: 8:30a-10p Bryant, LAL ...... 54534128 25.6 Sun Bowl Spring Mountain — Sun 4:40 pm wet packed HEAT 8.5 195.0 Hawks Anthony, NYK...... 42740100 25.0 Claude Giroux Philadelphia ...... 32 17 Home teams in capital letters. Scott Hartnell Philadelphia ...... 36 17 At El Paso, Texas snow machine groomed 12 - 22 base 2 of 9 trails Pacers 5180.5 NETS Jennings, MIL...... 323176822.7 Utah 30, Georgia Tech 27, OT 30% open, 2 of 6 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9:30a-9p;Sat: Nowitzki, DAL...... 429298822.0 Marian Hossa Chicago ...... 37 17 Joffrey Lupul Toronto...... 38 17 Liberty Bowl 8:30a-9p;Sun: 8:30a-9p 8:30a-9p CELTICS 12 185.5 Wizards Bargnani, TOR...... 325106421.3 Tussey Mountain — Operating, no details Rose, CHI ...... 428198320.8 Matt Moulson NY Islanders ...... 36 17 At Memphis, Tenn. Daniel Sedin Vancouver...... 38 17 Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 3:30 p.m. Whitetail — Sun 5:42 am loose granular machine Aldridge, POR ...... 3278 62 20.7 groomed 10 - 12 base 4 of 23 trails 20% open, 4 of 8 Williams, PHL ...... 424248120.3 Kris Versteeg Florida ...... 38 17 (ESPN) WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Erik Cole Montreal ...... 39 16 lifts, Mon-Fri: 8:30a-10p;Sat/Sun: 8:30a-10p LOCAL Neumann at King’s, 1p.m. Allen, BOS ...... 425168020.0 Fight Hunger Bowl Wade, MIA ...... 432157919.8 Logan Couture San Jose...... 34 16 At San Francisco Lycoming at Wilkes, 1p.m. Jordan Eberle Edmonton ...... 37 16 CALENDAR COLLEGE WRESTLING Ginobili, SAN...... 426147919.8 Illinois 20, UCLA 14 Alex Ovechkin Washington...... 37 16 King’s at Pennsylvania/New York Duals Wallace, POR...... 321155919.7 Chick-fil-A Bowl Wilkes at North/South Duals Anderson, ORL ...... 4278 78 19.5 Tomas Fleischmann Florida ...... 39 15 Today's Events Johan Franzen Detroit ...... 38 15 At Atlanta REBOUNDS PER GAME Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) BULLETIN BOARD MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GOFF DEF TOTAVG Curtis Glencross Calgary...... 37 15 Cross County Challenge TRANSACTIONS Howard, ORL...... 418527017.5 Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh ...... 31 15 Monday, Jan. 2 Wilkes at Scranton, 6 p.m. Love, MIN...... 318264414.7 Brad Marchand Boston...... 35 15 TicketCity Bowl MEETINGS King’s at Marywood, 8 p.m. Hawes, PHL ...... 410405012.5 Joe Pavelski San Jose...... 34 15 At Dallas Misericordia vs. Sponaugle New Year’s Tourna- BASEBALL Camby, POR...... 3925 34 11.3 Michael Ryder Dallas...... 37 15 Penn State (9-3) vs. Houston (12-1), Noon (ESPNU) ment, at Franklin & Marshall Cousins, SAC ...... 423224511.3 Tyler Seguin Boston ...... 34 15 American League Jordan Staal Pittsburgh ...... 33 15 Capital One Bowl Crestwood Boys Basketball Booster CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Acquired RHP Myles Humphries, NJN...... 415304511.3 At Orlando, Fla. Club will hold their next meeting TUESDAY, JAN. 3 Jaye and RHP Daniel Webb from Toronto for RHP Diaw, CHA...... 3825 33 11.0 Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 1p.m. Bogut, MIL...... 3726 33 11.0 ASSISTS Jason Frasor. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at Cava- HS BOYS BASKETBALL Hayes, SAC...... 414294310.8 Name Team GP A Berwick at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. BASKETBALL Hibbert, IND...... 413294210.5 Henrik Sedin Vancouver...... 39 36 Outback Bowl naugh’s. We will be discussing the Hazleton Area at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Okafor, NOR...... 310213110.3 Erik Karlsson Ottawa ...... 39 30 At Tampa, Fla. WHITEOUT t-shirt sale, team Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. National Basketball Association Haslem, MIA ...... 413284110.3 Brian Campbell Florida...... 39 28 Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (10-3), 1p.m. Wyoming Area at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. WASHINGTON WIZARDS—Assigned C Hamady Varejao, CLE...... 314163010.0 Claude Giroux Philadelphia ...... 32 28 (ABC) picture updates, the Winter Social Tunkhannock at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Ndiaye to Iowa (NBADL). Gay, MEM ...... 3525 30 10.0 Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh ...... 31 28 Gator Bowl in February and the end of the Nanticoke at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. Pavel Datsyuk Detroit ...... 38 27 Griffin, LAC ...... 31415299.7 At Jacksonville, Fla. season banquet. Parents of boys Hanover Area at GAR, 7:15 p.m. HOCKEY Hansbrough, IND ...... 41424389.5 Jason Pominville Buffalo...... 38 27 Northwest at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. Daniel Sedin Vancouver...... 38 27 Florida (6-6) vs. Ohio State (6-6), 1p.m. (ESPN2) basketball players are invited to MMI Prep at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. American Hockey League ASSISTS PER GAME Rose Bowl GAST AVG Nicklas Backstrom Washington...... 37 26 HS GIRLS BASKETBALL CONNECTICUT WHALE—Reassigned G Jason Patrick Kane Chicago...... 38 26 At Pasadena, Calif. attend. Wyoming Area at Holy Redeemer, 7 p.m. Missiaen from Greenville (ECHL). Lowry, HOU ...... 44611.5 Paul, LAC ...... 33210.7 Jamie Benn Dallas ...... 37 25 Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (11-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) The Crestwood Football Booster Coughlin at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. P.A. Parenteau NY Islanders...... 36 25 Fiesta Bowl Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Rose, CHI...... 4379.3 Club will hold its next meeting on Rondo, BOS...... 4369.0 Teemu Selanne Anaheim...... 37 25 At Glendale, Ariz. Dallas at Tunkhanock, 7:15 p.m. WHAT’S ON TV Jason Spezza Ottawa...... 39 25 Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. at King’s GAR at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Calderon, TOR ...... 3248.0 Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. Nash, PHX ...... 4317.8 Marian Hossa Chicago ...... 37 24 (ESPN) Restaurant. Parents of players and Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Anze Kopitar Los Angeles ...... 39 24 Lake-Lehman at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Diaw, CHA...... 3237.7 Tuesday, Jan. 3 supporters of the program are Ellis, GOL...... 3237.7 Jordan Eberle Edmonton ...... 37 23 Meyers at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. 1p.m. Sugar Bowl Pittston Area at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. Rubio, MIN...... 3227.3 Phil Kessel Toronto...... 38 23 invited to attend. For more in- Wyoming Seminary at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. ABC — Outback Bowl, Michigan St. vs. Georgia, at Miller, DEN...... 4297.3 Mikko Koivu Minnesota ...... 36 23 At New Orleans formation, call Tony at 430-7351. HS BOWLING Tampa, Fla. Collison, IND...... 4297.3 Joffrey Lupul Toronto...... 38 23 Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. Berwick at Central Columbia, 3 p.m. ESPN — Capital One Bowl, Nebraska vs. South James, MIA ...... 4287.0 Joe Thornton San Jose ...... 34 23 (ESPN) West Side United Soccer Club’s Hazleton Area at Governor Mifflin, 3 p.m. Carolina, at Orlando, Fla. Felton, POR...... 3206.7 Kimmo Timonen Philadelphia ...... 36 23 Wednesday, Jan. 4 monthly parent/coaches meeting HS SWIMMING ESPN2 — Gator Bowl, Ohio St. vs. Florida, at Jack- Parker, SAN...... 4266.5 Alexander Edler Vancouver ...... 39 22 Orange Bowl Hanover Area at Wyoming Valley West, 4 p.m. sonville, Fla. Ryan Nugent-Hopkin Edmonton ...... 37 22 will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Stephen Weiss Florida ...... 37 22 At Miami Lake Lehman at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. 5:07 p.m. West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Plymouth Borough Hazleton Area at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. ESPN — Rose Bowl, Wisconsin vs. Oregon, at Pa- NCAA Men Blake Wheeler Winnipeg...... 38 22 (ESPN) Building, second floor, Shawnee Scranton at Abington Heights, 4:30 p.m. sadena, Calif. Top 25 Fared Elk Lake at Delaware Valley, 4:30 p.m. POWER PLAY GOALS Friday, Jan. 6 8:37 p.m. Sunday Ave., Plymouth. All parents and Valley View at Scranton Prep, 7 p.m. ESPN — Fiesta Bowl, Stanford vs. Oklahoma St., at Name Team GP PP Cotton Bowl MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1. Syracuse (15-0) beat DePaul 87-69. Next: at James Neal Pittsburgh ...... 38 10 At Arlington, Texas coaches are asked to attend. Glendale, Ariz. Providence, Wednesday. Cross County Challenge Johan Franzen Detroit ...... 38 9 Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8 p.m. Wilkes at Marywood, 6 p.m. MOTORSPORTS 2. Ohio State (13-2) did not play. Next: vs. Nebras- Corey Perry Anaheim ...... 37 8 ka, Tuesday. (FOX) REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS King’s vs. Scranton (at Marywood), 8 p.m. Thomas Vanek Buffalo ...... 38 8 Saturday, Jan. 7 Misericordia vs. Sponaugle New Year’s Tourna- 1:30 a.m. 3. Kentucky (13-1) did not play. Next: vs. UALR, Tuesday. Jordan Eberle Edmonton ...... 37 7 ment, at Franklin & Marshall NBCSP — Dakar Rally, Santa Rosa de la Pampa to Jason Garrison Florida ...... 39 7 BBVA Compass Bowl PSU Wilkes-Barre at Shippensburg, 7 p.m. San Rafael, Argentina (delayed tape) 4. Louisville (12-2) did not play. Next: at St. John’s, At Birmingham, Ala. Mountain Top Area Little League Tuesday. Scott Hartnell Philadelphia...... 36 7 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL NHL Marian Hossa Chicago ...... 37 7 Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) and Softball will be offering regis- Wilkes at Cenetary, 7 p.m. 5. North Carolina (13-2) beat Monmouth (NJ) 102-65. Next: vs. Boston College, Saturday. Ryan Callahan NY Rangers ...... 36 6 Sunday, Jan. 8 tration for managers/coaches for 3 p.m. 6. Baylor (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. Texas A&M, Erik Cole Montreal...... 39 6 GoDaddy.com Bowl WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 NBC — Winter Classic, N.Y. Rangers at Philadel- Monday. Taylor Hall Edmonton ...... 296 At Mobile, Ala. the 2012 season. The early regis- phia (Citizens Bank Park) 7. Duke (12-1) beat Pennsylvania 85-55. Next: at Tomas Holmstrom Detroit...... 33 6 HS SWIMMING Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 tration will be at Crestwood High 8 p.m. Temple, Wednesday. Daniel Sedin Vancouver ...... 38 6 p.m. (ESPN) Meyers at Pittston Area, 4 p.m. NBCSP — San Jose at Vancouver Henrik Sedin Vancouver...... 39 6 School on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 8. Missouri (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. Oklahoma, Monday, Jan. 9 Wyoming Area at Nanticoke, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Jeff Carter Columbus...... 27 5 7-9 p.m. Bring a copy of your photo Dunmore at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m. 9. UConn (12-1) did not play. Next: at Seton Hall, Zdeno Chara Boston...... 33 5 BCS National Championship West Scranton at Tunkhannock, 4:30 p.m. BOXING Tuesday. Matt Duchene Colorado...... 39 5 At New Orleans ID and the registration fee. For HS WRESTLING (all matches 7 p.m.) 10. Florida (11-3) did not play. Next: vs. UAB, Tues- Patrik Elias New Jersey ...... 36 5 LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) more information, call Terry at Wyoming Valley West at Coughlin day. Tomas Fleischmann Florida ...... 395 Hanover Area at Wyoming Area Fight Schedule Saturday, Jan. 21 823-7949, or visit www.mountain- 11. Wisconsin (12-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 16 Marian Gaborik NY Rangers...... 36 5 East-West Shrine Classic GAR at Lake-Lehman Michigan State, Tuesday. Tunkhannock at Hazleton Area Jan. 6 Claude Giroux Philadelphia ...... 32 5 At St. Petersburg, Fla. toparealittleleague.com. 12. Georgetown (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 14 Curtis Glencross Calgary ...... 37 5 Pittston Area at Crestwood At Key West, Fla. (ESPN2), Dyah Davis vs. Alfonso East vs. West, 4 p.m., (NFLN) The Rock Rec Center will be holding Lopez, 10, super middleweights. Marquette, Wednesday. Milan Hejduk Colorado ...... 40 5 Meyers at Dallas 13. Indiana (13-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 18 Mi- Saturday, Jan. 28 At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif. Jaromir Jagr Philadelphia ...... 32 5 tryouts for Rock Solid AAU basket- chigan, Thursday. Senior Bowl (SHO), Luis Ramos Jr. vs. Raymundo Beltran, 10, Olli Jokinen Calgary...... 39 5 ball on Jan. 8 and 15. The cost is THURSDAY, JAN. 5 14. Marquette (12-2) beat Villanova 81-77. Next: at Ryan Kesler Vancouver...... 34 5 At Mobile, Ala. lightweights;Michael Perez vs. Omar Figueroa Jr., No. 12 Georgetown, Wednesday. GIRLS BASKETBALL Milan Lucic Boston ...... 34 5 North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFLN) $10 per player, and players may 10, lightweights. 15. Mississippi State (13-2) did not play. Next: at Ar- Joffrey Lupul Toronto...... 38 5 Berwick Area at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 7 kansas, Saturday. Saturday, Feb. 5 attend both tryouts for that price. Dallas at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh ...... 31 5 Texas vs. Nation At Heredia, Costa Rica, Bryan Vazquez vs. Euge- 16. Michigan State (13-2) did not play. Next: at No.11 Milan Michalek Ottawa...... 34 5 The times for Jan. 8 are: 2 p.m., Hanover Area at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Wisconsin, Tuesday. At San Antonio Lake-Lehman at GAR, 7:15 p.m. nio Lopez,12, for Vazquez’s interim WBA World su- Matt Moulson NY Islanders ...... 36 5 girls grades 5-6; 3 p.m., girls per featherweight title. 17. Kansas (10-3) did not play. Next: vs. Kansas Alex Ovechkin Washington...... 37 5 Texas vs. Nation, 2 p.m. (CBSSN) MMI Prep at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. State, Wednesday. grades 7-8; 4 p.m. girls grades 9-10; Nanticoke at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 13 18. Michigan (12-2) beat Minnesota 61-56. Next: at Jason Pominville Buffalo...... 38 5 Pittston Area at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Teon Kennedy vs. Chris No. 13 Indiana, Thursday. Teemu Selanne Anaheim...... 37 5 5p.m., boys grades 5-6; 6 p.m., Wyoming Area at Tunkhannock, 7:15 p.m. Martin, 10, junior featherweights. 19. UNLV (15-2) did not play. Next: at Cal State Ba- Wayne Simmonds Philadelphia...... 365 TENNIS boys grades 7-8; 7 p.m. boys Wyoming Valley West at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 14 kersfield, Thursday. Steven Stamkos Tampa Bay...... 375 HS SWIMMING At Offenburg, Germany, Arthur Abraham vs. Pablo 20. Murray State (14-0) did not play. Next: vs. East- John Tavares NY Islanders ...... 365 grades 9-10. Times for Jan 15 are: 2 Kris Versteeg Florida...... 385 Meyers at Dunmore, 4 p.m. Oscar Natalio Farias, 10, super middleweights- ern Kentucky, Wednesday. Brisbane International p.m., boys grades 5-6; 3 p.m., boys Pittston Area at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Shea Weber Nashville ...... 355 ;Robert Stieglitz vs. Henry Weber, 12, for Stieglitz’s 21. Creighton (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. Drake, Berwick Area at Hazleton Area, 4:30 p.m. Sunday's Results grades 7-8; 4 p.m., boys grades WBO super middleweight title. Tuesday. Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood, 4:30 p.m. 22. Pittsburgh (11-4) lost to Cincinnati 66-63. Next: At Queensland Tennis Centre Holy Redeemer at Hanover Area, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 20 AHL 9-10; 5 p.m., girls grades 5-6; 6 at DePaul, Thursday. Brisbane, Australia MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL At Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas (SHO), Rico 23. Virginia (12-1) did not play. Next: at LSU, Mon- At A Glance p.m., girls grades 9-10; 7 p.m. girls Wilkes at Penn College, 7 p.m. Purse: Men, $486,000 (WT250);Women, Ramos vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux, 12, for Ramos’ day. All Times EST grades 7-8. Contact the Rock Rec Thaddeus Stevens at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 7 p.m. WBA World super bantamweight title. $655,000 (Premier) 24. Harvard (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. Dartmouth, EASTERN CONFERENCE WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Jan. 21 Saturday. Surface: Hard-Outdoor Center for more information at Wilkes at Albright, 7 p.m. Atlantic Division At Philadelphia (NBCSN), Eddie Chambers vs. Ser- 25. San Diego State (12-2) did not play. Next: vs. Singles 696-2769 or TheRockRecCen- San Diego Christian, Thursday. GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA gei Liakhovich, 10, heavyweights;Gabriel Rosado Manchester ...... 35 21 12 0244 95 88 Men [email protected]. FRIDAY, JAN. 6 vs. Jesus Soto-Karass, 10, junior middleweights. St. John’s ...... 32 19 84143114 96 First Round BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 27 NCAA Women Worcester...... 31 16 933388880 James Duckworth, Australia, def. Nicolas Mahut, At Temecula, Calif. (ESPN2), Ruslan Provodnikov Portland ...... 32 15 12 2335 88 98 France, 6-4, 6-4. UPCOMING EVENTS Tunkhannock at Wyoming Area, 7 p.m. Top 25 Fared Holy Redeemer at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. vs. Julio Diaz, 10, junior welterweights;Ji-Hoon Kim Providence...... 35 14 18 1231 73 105 Alexandr Dolgopolov (3), Ukraine, def. Alejandro Coughlin at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. vs. Alisher Rahimov, 10, lightweights. Sunday East Division Falla, Colombia, 7-6 (3), 6-2. Crestwood at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. 1. Baylor (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. Missouri, GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA The Knights of Columbus Council Jan. 28 Wednesday. Women Hazleton Area at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. At Turning Stone, Verona, N.Y., Brian Minto vs. To- Hershey...... 33 19 83344125 96 302 will conduct a Basketball Free 2. UConn (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. West Virginia, Norfolk ...... 33 20 11 0242 119 93 First Round Northwest at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. ny Grano, 10, NABF heavyweight title eliminator. Wyoming Seminary at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Penguins...... 33 18 10 1441 100 93 Kim Clijsters (5), Belgium, def. Simona Halep, Ro- Throw Competition at 7 p.m. on Meyers at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. At Springfield, Mo., Cory Spinks vs. Sechew Po- 3. Notre Dame (13-1) did not play. Next: at Seton Syracuse ...... 31 14 13 3132 104 103 mania, 6-1, 6-4. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Wyoming Lake-Lehman at GAR, 7:15 p.m. well, 12, IBF junior middleweight title eliminator. Hall, Wednesday. Binghamton...... 36 14 20 1130 91 110 Iveta Benesova, Czech Republic, def. Lucie Safa- HS SWIMMING At TBA, Mexico, Miguel Vazquez vs. Ameth Diaz, 4. Stanford (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. Oregon, Northeast Division rova, Czech Republic, 2-6, 7-5, 7-5. Valley CYC on South Washington Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Seminary, 4 p.m. 12, for Vazquez’s IBF lightweight title. Thursday. GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Bojana Jovanovski, Serbia, def. Casey Dellacqua, Street in Wilkes-Barre. All children Meyers at Dunmore, 4 p.m. Feb. 3 5. Maryland (13-0) did not play. Next: at Florida Connecticut...... 33 19 10 1342 106 94 Australia, 6-4, 6-2. Nanticoke at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m. At Quebec City, Quebec (SHO), Pier Olivier Cote State, Monday. Adirondack...... 32 17 13 1136 91 86 Francesca Schiavone (3), Italy, def. Ksenia Pervak, ages 10-14 are eligible. Entry forms Hanover Area at West Scranton, 4:30 p.m. 6. Kentucky (12-2) beat Florida, 59-56. Next: vs. Ar- Albany...... 34 14 13 5235 80 105 Russia, 4-4, retired. vs. Maurico Herrera, 12, for Cote’s IBF Inter-Conti- kansas, Thursday. will be available at the CYC, Grand- HS WRESTLING nental light welterweight title. Springfield...... 32 14 16 1130 90 93 Daniel Hantuchova, Slovakia, def. Dominika Cibul- WVC Wrestling Tournament at Lake-Lehman 7. Tennessee (9-3) beat Auburn 73-52. Next: vs. Bridgeport ...... 33 12 17 3128 88 111 kova (8), Slovakia, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. pa’s Workshop on Scott Street in At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Yordanis Despaigne vs. Chattanooga, Tuesday. Edison Miranda, 10, light heavyweights. Doubles Wilkes-Barre and Lasting impres- 8. Duke (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. Virginia, Mon- WESTERN CONFERENCE SATURDAY, JAN. 7 day. Men Feb. 4 Midwest Division sion on River Street in Plains. For At Frankfurt, Germany, Yoan Pablo Hernandez vs. 9. Ohio State (14-0) did not play. Next: vs. Iowa, First Round GIRLS BASKETBALL GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA more information, call 262-3873. Steve Cunningham, 12, for Hernandez’s IBF crui- Monday. Andy Murray, Britain, and Marcos Baghdatis, Cy- Hazleton Area at Tamaqua, 1:30 p.m. 10. Texas A&M (9-2) did not play. Next: at Kansas Charlotte...... 33 19 11 2141 93 85 Col-Mont Vo-Tech at MMI Prep, 2:15 p.m. serweight title;Enad Licina vs. Alexander Alexeev, Milwaukee ...... 30 19 10 0139 93 76 prus, def. Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, and Kei Wilkes University will host its 12th 12, for the vacant European cruiserweight title;E- State, Wednesday. Nishikori, Japan, 6-2, 6-2. Susquehanna at Crestwood, 2:15 p.m. 11. Rutgers (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. Syracuse, Peoria ...... 3517152137106 102 annual Mid-Winter Softball Camp Hanover Area at Pottsville, 7:15 p.m. duard Gutknecht vs. Vyacheslav Uzelkov, 12, for Chicago ...... 32 16 12 1336 89 89 Women Tuesday. Rockford...... 33 11 18 1326 101 125 Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9 HS WRESTLING Gutknecht’s European light heavyweight title. 12. Miami (11-2) did not play. Next: at No. 24 North First Round WVC Wrestling Tournament at Lake-Lehman At San Antonio (HBO), Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Carolina, Monday. North Division Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears, United a.m. to noon each day. Pitching will Storm King School at Wyoming Seminary, 10 a.m. Marco Antonio Rubio, 12, for Chavez’s WBC mid- 13. Texas Tech (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. Okla- GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA States, def. Jelena Jankovic, Serbia, and Andrea begin at 9 a.m., hitting at 10 a.m., MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL dleweight title;Nonito Donaire vs. Wilfredo Vaz- homa State, Wednesday. Toronto ...... 34 17 12 3239 97 91 Petkovic, Germany, 6-4, 6-7 (1), 10-7 tiebreak. PSU Wilkes-Barre at Wilkes, 3 p.m. quez Jr., 12, for the vacant WBO junior feather- 14. Louisville (12-2) did not play. Next: vs. Mar- Rochester...... 33 15 13 4135 96 98 Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Alicja Rosolska, Po- and fielding at 11 a.m. The camp will Lycoming at King’s, 3 p.m. weight title. quette, Tuesday. Lake Erie ...... 33 16 15 1134 81 85 land, def. Anna Tatishvili, Georgia, and Klara Zaka- Grand Rapids...... 32 13 13 4232 98 103 be held in the UCOM building on Feb. 10 15. Georgetown (12-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 21 palova, Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 10-3 tiebreak. DePaul, Tuesday. Hamilton ...... 32 13 14 1431 74 98 Main Street and the Marts Center At Uncasville, Conn. (ESPN2), Demetrius Andrade West Division vs. Derek Ennis, 12, IBF junior middleweight elim- 16. Penn State (10-3) did not play. Next: at Wiscon- (Wilkes Gym) on Franklin Street. ◆ BUILDING TRUST sin, Monday. GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA ITF Hopman Cup inator. 17. Georgia (12-2) beat Arkansas 67-57. Next: at Oklahoma City ...... 34 22 81348106 80 For more information, call Frank at Feb. 11 No. 7 Tennessee, Thursday. Abbotsford ...... 33 22 920468879 Sunday's Results 571-408-4031. The Times Leader strives to At Houston (HBO), James Kirkland vs. Carlos Moli- 18. Green Bay (12-0) did not play. Next: at Milwau- Houston...... 34 18 727459787 At Burswood Dome na, 12, junior middleweights;Jose Miguel Cotto vs. kee, Saturday. San Antonio ...... 32 15 15 2032 75 93 Perth, Australia correct errors, clarify stories and Texas...... 31 14 16 0129 90 94 Jose Luis Castillo, 10, welterweights. 19. Delaware (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. Towson, Purse: $1 million (ITF) At Las Vegas (SHO), Victor Ortiz vs. Andre Berto, Thursday. NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point update them promptly. Sports for an overtime or shootout loss. Surface: Hard-Indoor 12, welterweights;Erislandy Lara vs. Ronald 20. Purdue (11-3) did not play. Next: at Illinois, Mon- Round Robin Bulletin Board items will not be corrections will appear in this Hearns, 10, middleweights. day. Sunday's Games 21. DePaul (12-2) did not play. Next: at No. 15 Ge- Toronto 3, St. John’s 1 Group B Feb. 17 accepted over the telephone. Items spot. If you have information to orgetown, Tuesday. Peoria 1, Milwaukee 0 Spain 2, Australia 1 At Arlington, Texas (ESPN2), John Molina vs. Ale- 22. Texas (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. Kansas, Oklahoma City 6, Houston 0 may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to help us correct an inaccuracy or jandro Sanabria, 10, lightweights. Jarmila Gajdosova, Australia, def. Anabel Medina Wednesday. Today's Games Garrigues, Spain, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. [email protected] or dropped cover an issue more thoroughly, Feb. 18 23. Nebraska (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. Indiana, Connecticut at Portland, 1p.m. Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Lleyton Hewitt, At Olympic Hall, Munich, Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Thursday. Worcester at Bridgeport, 1p.m. Australia, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. off at the Times Leader or mailed to call the sports department at Chisora, 12, for Klitschko’s WBC heavyweight title. 24. North Carolina (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. Tuesday's Games 12 Miami, Monday. 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Third Quarter MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. STANDINGS NO—Graham 19 pass from Brees (Kasay kick), 8:54. Cardinals 23, Seahawks 20 AMERICAN CONFERENCE NO—Collins 1pass from Brees (Kasay kick), 3:47. East Fourth Quarter Seattle ...... 037100—20 WLTPct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div NO—Sproles 9 pass from Brees (Kasay kick), Arizona...... 737 33—23 12:15. y-New England...... 13 30.813 513 342 7-1-0 6-2-0 10-2-0 3-1-0 5-1-0 A—73,065. First Quarter N.Y. Jets ...... 880.500 377 363 6-2-0 2-6-0 6-6-0 2-2-0 3-3-0 Car NO Ari—Taylor 1run (Feely kick), 3:02. Miami ...... 6100.375 329 313 4-4-0 2-6-0 5-7-0 1-3-0 3-3-0 First downs ...... 21 33 Second Quarter Total Net Yards ...... 301 617 Sea—FG Hauschka 43, 12:10. Buffalo ...... 6100.375 372 434 5-3-0 1-7-0 4-8-0 2-2-0 1-5-0 Ari—FG Feely 41, 3:28. South Rushes-yards ...... 24-164 35-208 Passing...... 137 409 Third Quarter WLTPct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Punt Returns...... 0-0 3-45 Sea—Washington 48 run (Hauschka kick), 10:56. y-Houston ...... 10 60.625 381 278 5-3-0 5-3-0 8-4-0 2-2-0 4-2-0 Kickoff Returns...... 2-37 2-54 Ari—Heap 13 pass from Skelton (Feely kick), 6:18. Tennessee...... 970.563 325 317 5-3-0 4-4-0 7-5-0 2-2-0 3-3-0 Interceptions Ret...... 1-53 1-0 Fourth Quarter Jacksonville...... 5110.313 243 329 4-4-0 1-7-0 4-8-0 1-3-0 3-3-0 Comp-Att-Int ...... 15-25-1 31-38-1 Ari—FG Feely 43, 12:18. Indianapolis ...... 2140.125 243 430 2-6-0 0-8-0 2-10-0 0-4-0 2-4-0 Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 2-21 0-0 Sea—FG Hauschka 26, 9:05. Punts...... 4-45.8 1-44.0 North Sea—Lockette 61 pass from Jackson (Hauschka Fumbles-Lost...... 1-1 0-0 kick), 7:47. WLTPct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Penalties-Yards...... 1-5 6-60 Overtime y-Baltimore...... 12 40.750 378 266 8-0-0 4-4-0 9-3-0 3-1-0 6-0-0 Time of Possession ...... 25:26 34:34 Ari—FG Feely 28, 5:49. x-Pittsburgh ...... 12 40.750 325 227 7-1-0 5-3-0 9-3-0 3-1-0 4-2-0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS A—61,798. x-Cincinnati ...... 970.563 344 323 4-4-0 5-3-0 6-6-0 3-1-0 2-4-0 RUSHING—Carolina, Stewart 9-79, D.Williams Sea Ari Cleveland ...... 4120.250 218 307 3-5-0 1-7-0 3-9-0 1-3-0 0-6-0 7-53, Newton 6-32, Smith1-1, D.Anderson1-(minus First downs ...... 19 20 West 1). New Orleans, Ivory19-127, Sproles 6-40, P.Tho- Total Net Yards ...... 369 388 mas 5-30, Henderson 1-9, Brees 1-5, Daniel Rushes-yards ...... 34-178 31-131 WLT Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div 3-(minus 3). Passing...... 191 257 y-Denver ...... 880.500 309 390 3-5-0 5-3-0 6-6-0 2-2-0 3-3-0 PASSING—Carolina, Newton 15-25-1-158. New Punt Returns...... 5-42 4-63 San Diego ...... 880.500 406 377 5-3-0 3-5-0 7-5-0 1-3-0 3-3-0 Orleans, Brees 28-35-1-389, Daniel 3-3-0-20. Kickoff Returns...... 2-84 3-84 Oakland...... 880.500 359 433 3-5-0 5-3-0 6-6-0 2-2-0 3-3-0 RECEIVING—Carolina, Smith 6-86, Shockey 3-18, Interceptions Ret...... 1-33 1-49 Kansas City ...... 790.438 212 338 3-5-0 4-4-0 4-8-0 3-1-0 3-3-0 LaFell 2-27, D.Williams 2-20, Stewart 2-7. New Or- Comp-Att-Int ...... 21-35-1 22-40-1 Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 4-31 2-14 NATIONAL CONFERENCE leans, Graham 8-97, Colston 7-145, Sproles 5-29, P.Thomas 3-36, Henderson 2-48, Meachem 2-30, Punts...... 8-44.6 7-46.3 East Collins 2-3, Arrington 1-17, Higgins 1-4. Fumbles-Lost...... 1-0 1-1 WLTPct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Penalties-Yards...... 7-55 9-76 y-N.Y. Giants ...... 970.563 394 400 4-4-0 5-3-0 5-7-0 4-0-0 3-3-0 Time of Possession ...... 33:42 35:19 Philadelphia...... 880.500 396 328 3-5-0 5-3-0 6-6-0 2-2-0 5-1-0 Bears 17, Vikings 13 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Dallas ...... 880.500 369 347 5-3-0 3-5-0 6-6-0 2-2-0 2-4-0 RUSHING—Seattle, Lynch 19-86, Washington Washington ...... 5110.313 288 367 2-6-0 3-5-0 5-7-0 0-4-0 2-4-0 Chicago...... 01403—17 7-78, Forsett 6-16, Jackson 1-3, Tate 1-(minus 5). Minnesota ...... 10 300—13 Arizona, Stephens-Howling 21-93, Skelton 5-19, South Taylor 3-8, Roberts 1-8, Sherman1-3. WLTPct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div First Quarter PASSING—Seattle, Jackson 21-35-1-222. Arizo- y-New Orleans...... 13 30.813 547 339 8-0-0 5-3-0 9-3-0 4-0-0 5-1-0 Min—FG Longwell 26, 8:53. na, Skelton 22-40-1-271. Min—Harvin 5 run (Longwell kick), 3:42. AP PHOTO x-Atlanta ...... 10 60.625 402 350 6-2-0 4-4-0 7-5-0 3-1-0 3-3-0 RECEIVING—Seattle, Tate 5-46, Baldwin 3-40, Second Quarter Obomanu 3-37, Forsett 3-(minus 4), Washington Carolina...... 6100.375 406 429 3-5-0 3-5-0 3-9-0 3-1-0 2-4-0 Chi—R.Williams 22 pass from McCown (Gould Steelers running back Isaac Redman (33) breaks free for a Tampa Bay...... 4120.250 287 494 3-5-0 1-7-0 3-9-0 1-3-0 2-4-0 2-12, Lynch 2-5, Lockette 1-61, Morrah 1-14, Butler kick), 14:19. 1-11. Arizona, Fitzgerald 9-149, Roberts 4-24, Heap 7-yard touchdown run on in Cleveland. North Chi—Tillman 22 interception return (Gould kick), 2-35, Housler 2-27, King 2-12, Sherman 1-11, Dou- WLTPct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div 13:37. cet 1-7, Taylor 1-6. y-Green Bay...... 15 10.938 560 359 8-0-0 7-1-0 12-0-0 3-1-0 6-0-0 Min—FG Longwell 26, :55. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Seattle, Hauschka 24 x-Detroit ...... 10 60.625 474 387 5-3-0 5-3-0 6-6-0 4-0-0 3-3-0 Fourth Quarter (BK). Chicago...... 880.500 353 341 5-3-0 3-5-0 7-5-0 1-3-0 3-3-0 Chi—FG Gould 27, 10:19. A—62,867. Minnesota ...... 3130.188 340 449 1-7-0 2-6-0 3-9-0 0-4-0 0-6-0 Chi Min Chiefs 7, Broncos 3 West First downs ...... 10 16 Kansas City ...... 7000—7 Steelers earn date WLTPct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Total Net Yards ...... 209 301 Denver ...... 0030—3 y-San Francisco ...... 13 30.813 380 229 7-1-0 6-2-0 10-2-0 3-1-0 5-1-0 Rushes-yards ...... 25-92 27-79 First Quarter Arizona...... 880.500 312 348 6-2-0 2-6-0 7-5-0 1-3-0 4-2-0 Passing...... 117 222 Punt Returns...... 2-4 0-0 KC—McCluster 21 run (Succop kick), :11. Seattle...... 790.438 321 315 4-4-0 3-5-0 6-6-0 1-3-0 3-3-0 Kickoff Returns...... 3-39 2-58 Third Quarter St. Louis ...... 2140.125 193 407 1-7-0 1-7-0 1-11-0 1-3-0 0-6-0 Interceptions Ret...... 3-24 1-0 Den—FG Prater 38, 8:11. x-clinched playoff spot Comp-Att-Int ...... 15-25-1 21-42-3 A—76,005. with Tebow, Broncos y-clinched division Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 7-43 2-6 KC Den Punts...... 7-47.9 6-46.0 First downs...... 14 16 Fumbles-Lost...... 4-2 1-0 Sunday's Games Philadelphia 34, Washington 10 Total Net Yards...... 281 266 Penalties-Yards...... 4-20 5-38 Rushes-yards ...... 30-106 47-216 The Associated Press DENVER — Tim Tebow fell Chicago 17, Minnesota 13 San Diego 38, Oakland 26 Time of Possession ...... 28:46 31:14 New Orleans 45, Carolina 17 Kansas City 7, Denver 3 Passing...... 175 50 CLEVELAND — Isaac Red- short in his latest comeback Green Bay 45, Detroit 41 Arizona 23, Seattle 20, OT INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Punt Returns...... 4-40 2-23 San Francisco 34, St. Louis 27 Atlanta 45, Tampa Bay 24 RUSHING—Chicago, Bell 17-54, McCown 4-30, Kickoff Returns ...... 0-0 1-25 man replaced an injured Rash- bid, yet his Denver Broncos are Tennessee 23, Houston 22 Baltimore 24, Cincinnati 16 Allen 4-8. Minnesota, Gerhart 15-67, Harvin 5-13, Interceptions Ret...... 1-1 0-0 New England 49, Buffalo 21 Pittsburgh 13, Cleveland 9 Webb 4-2, Kluwe 1-0, Booker 2-(minus 3). Comp-Att-Int ...... 15-29-0 6-22-1 ard Mendenhall and ran for a still going to the playoffs. Miami 19, N.Y. Jets 17 N.Y. Giants 31, Dallas 14 PASSING—Chicago, McCown 15-25-1-160. Min- Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 1-5 2-10 Jacksonville 19, Indianapolis 13 nesota, Webb 17-32-2-200, Ponder 4-10-1-28. Punts...... 8-47.1 9-44.7 touchdown as Pittsburgh Former Bronco Kyle Orton RECEIVING—Chicago, Bell 5-28, R.Williams 4-60, Fumbles-Lost...... 1-1 1-1 limped into the AFC playoffs got his revenge in leading the Bennett 3-31, Sanzenbacher 2-27, Hester 1-14. Penalties-Yards...... 6-36 6-49 Minnesota, Harvin 10-115, Aromashodu 3-53, Time of Possession ...... 27:02 32:58 with a 13-9 win Sunday over Kansas City Chiefs to a win Steelers 13, Browns 9 Fourth Quarter Booker 3-33, Rudolph 3-15, Camarillo 1-9, Gerhart INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Mia—Clay 1pass from Mat.Moore (Carpenter kick), 1-3. RUSHING—Kansas City, McCluster 12-61, Jones Cleveland, the Steelers’ 16th over Denver, but it’s the Bron- Pittsburgh...... 03100—13 10:27. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Minnesota, Longwell 48 15-42, McClain 2-4, Orton 1-(minus 1). Denver, Cleveland ...... 06 30— 9 Mia—FG Carpenter 40, 7:11. (BK). McGahee 28-145, Ball 9-24, Royal 2-18, Tebow victory in 17 games against the cos who clinched the AFC 6-16, Johnson 2-13. Second Quarter Mia—FG Carpenter 44, 2:32. West and is headed to the NYJ—P.Turner 10 pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), PASSING—Kansas City, Orton 15-29-0-180. Den- Browns. Cle—FG Dawson 26, 6:03. Titans 23, Texans 22 ver, Tebow 6-22-1-60. Cle—FG Dawson 45, 1:06. 1:15. Redman scored on a 7-yard postseason. A—65,811. Tennessee ...... 01337—23 RECEIVING—Kansas City, Bowe 6-93, Baldwin Pit—FG Suisham 19, :00. 3-27, McCluster 3-25, Copper 1-14, Pope 1-12, NYJ Mia Houston...... 7339—22 run in the third quarter for the Third Quarter First downs ...... 20 14 Breaston 1-9. Denver, D.Thomas 3-34, Fells 1-14, Saints 45, Panthers 17 Pit—FG Suisham 29, 9:43. Total Net Yards ...... 374 210 First Quarter Larsen 1-7, Decker 1-5. Steelers (12-4), who finished Pit—Redman 7 run (Suisham kick), 5:27. Rushes-yards ...... 27-129 26-82 Hou—Tate 4 run (Rackers kick), 5:15. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Kansas City, Succop 44 NEW ORLEANS — Drew Cle—FG Dawson 49, 1:59. Passing...... 245 128 Second Quarter (WL). tied with Baltimore for first in A—68,266. Punt Returns...... 2-26 0-0 Ten—FG Bironas 21, 13:06. Brees threw for 389 yards and Pit Cle Kickoff Returns...... 2-51 2-42 Ten—Avery1pass from Hasselbeck (Bironas kick), Chargers 38, Raiders 26 the AFC North but lost the First downs ...... 22 14 Interceptions Ret...... 2-0 3-76 3:48. Total Net Yards ...... 360 240 Hou—FG Rackers 52, 1:09. San Diego ...... 71777—38 tiebreaker because the Ravens five touchdowns, and New Comp-Att-Int ...... 22-33-3 22-32-2 Oakland ...... 7667—26 Rushes-yards ...... 36-161 15-72 Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 2-3 1-7 Ten—FG Bironas 43, :00. beat them twice. Orleans set a slew of NFL and Passing...... 199 168 Punts...... 5-38.2 4-48.0 Third Quarter First Quarter Punt Returns...... 0-0 3-22 Fumbles-Lost...... 0-0 0-0 Hou—FG Rackers 37, 11:46. Oak—Heyward-Bey 3 pass from Palmer (Janikow- The Steelers had to survive club records. Kickoff Returns...... 4-92 2-23 Penalties-Yards...... 6-40 5-35 Ten—FG Bironas 33, 7:22. ski kick), 7:20. Interceptions Ret...... 1-0 0-0 Time of Possession ...... 28:53 31:07 Fourth Quarter SD—Gates 38 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), 1:03. two fumbles by Redman in the The NFL single-season re- Comp-Att-Int ...... 23-40-0 16-41-1 Second Quarter Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 2-22 2-9 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Hou—FG Rackers 22, 14:57. cords set by the Saints (13-3), Ten—Washington 23 pass from Hasselbeck (Biro- SD—Tolbert 1run (Novak kick), 10:26. second half and a pass into the Punts...... 4-45.3 6-38.3 RUSHING—N.Y. Jets, Tomlinson 11-56, Greene Oak—FG Janikowski 52, 6:19. Fumbles-Lost...... 2-2 2-0 14-55, Kerley 1-16, Sanchez 1-2. Miami, Slaton nas kick), 4:31. who head into the playoffs on Hou—B.Johnson 5 pass from Delhomme (run SD—Goodman 105 kickoff return (Novak kick), end zone by the Browns (4-12) Penalties-Yards...... 4-37 5-40 11-55, Thomas 12-28, Mat.Moore 3-(minus 1). 6:06. Time of Possession ...... 39:11 20:49 PASSING—N.Y. Jets, Sanchez 21-32-3-207, Ker- failed), :14. on the final play that was bat- an eight-game winning streak, A—71,512. Oak—FG Janikowski 43, 2:19. ley 1-1-0-41. Miami, Mat.Moore 22-32-2-135. SD—FG Novak 51, :46. included offensive yards with INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RECEIVING—N.Y. Jets, Keller 7-45, Kerley 4-71, TenHou ted down. RUSHING—Pittsburgh, Redman 19-92, Menden- Burress 4-57, Tomlinson 4-23, Mulligan 1-41, First downs ...... 17 22 Third Quarter The Steelers will face Den- 7,474, team yards passing with hall 8-38, Clay 9-31. Cleveland, Wallace 3-44, Hillis P.Turner 1-10, Slauson 1-1. Miami, Bess 6-45, Mar- Total Net Yards ...... 361 387 Oak—FG Janikowski 27, 13:18. 10-30, Hardesty 2-(minus 2). shall 5-50, Fasano 4-11, Hartline 2-16, Thomas Rushes-yards ...... 22-86 30-152 SD—Jackson 13 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), ver in the wild card next week- 5,347 and first downs with 416. PASSING—Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger 2-12, Clay1-1, Hilliard 1-1, Slaton 1-(minus 1). Passing...... 275 235 7:33. 23-40-0-221. Cleveland, Wallace 16-41-1-177. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Punt Returns...... 4-43 1-11 Oak—FG Janikowski 32, 1:18. end. RECEIVING—Pittsburgh, A.Brown 6-90, Ward Kickoff Returns...... 1-23 1-32 Fourth Quarter Packers 45, Lions 41 5-24, Cotchery 3-28, Redman 3-18, Miller 2-23, Interceptions Ret...... 0-0 0-0 Oak—Boss 22 pass from Palmer (Janikowski kick), Sanders 1-14, Wallace 1-11, Mendenhall 1-7, John- Packers 45, Lions 41 Comp-Att-Int ...... 22-35-0 22-32-0 9:37. Ravens 24, Bengals 16 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Back- son 1-6. Cleveland, Cribbs 7-91, Moore 4-39, Mas- Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 3-22 3-23 SD—Floyd 43 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), 6:49. saquoi 2-16, C.Mitchell 1-19, Cameron 1-15, Hillis Detroit ...... 910157—41 Punts...... 6-47.7 6-44.7 A—58,721. up quarterback Matt Flynn 1-(minus 3). Green Bay...... 10 14 714—45 Fumbles-Lost...... 1-1 1-1 SD Oak CINCINNATI — Ray Rice MISSED FIELD GOALS—Pittsburgh, Suisham 45 First Quarter Penalties-Yards...... 6-47 7-55 First downs ...... 25 28 had a pair of long touchdown threw a touchdown pass to (WL). Det—T.Young 8 pass from Stafford (Hanson kick), Time of Possession ...... 25:22 34:38 Total Net Yards ...... 463 520 Jermichael Finley with 1:10 left 13:00. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushes-yards ...... 31-153 24-103 runs, steadying Baltimore to a Eagles 34, Redskins 10 Det—Team safety, 12:59. RUSHING—Tennessee, C.Johnson 15-61, Harper Passing...... 310 417 to finish off his record-setting GB—FG Crosby 22, 5:55. 4-19, Hall 2-7, Hasselbeck 1-(minus 1). Houston, Punt Returns...... 0-0 0-0 victory over the Cincinnati Washington...... 007 3—10 GB—Nelson 7 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), :16. Tate 16-97, Ward 12-50, Jones 1-4, B.Johnson 1-1. Kickoff Returns...... 6-215 3-64 day of 480 yards and six TD Philadelphia ...... 37321—34 Second Quarter PASSING—Tennessee, Hasselbeck 22-35-0-297. Interceptions Ret...... 1-5 1-0 Bengals that gave the Ravens Det—Johnson13 pass from Stafford (Hanson kick), Houston, Delhomme 18-28-0-211, Yates 4-4-0-47. Comp-Att-Int ...... 19-26-1 28-43-1 passes. First Quarter Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 0-0 0-0 their third AFC North title and Phi—FG Henery 35, 10:29. 8:18. RECEIVING—Tennessee, Washington 4-92, With Aaron Rodgers resting GB—Grant 80 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), 8:00. Cook 4-63, C.Johnson 4-49, Avery 3-45, L.Hawkins Punts...... 0-0.0 1-58.0 Second Quarter Det—FG Hanson 30, 5:53. Fumbles-Lost...... 0-0 0-0 the No. 2 seed in the playoffs. Phi—Hall 7 pass from Vick (Henery kick), 1:44. 3-19, Williams 2-21, Hall 1-4, Harper 1-4. Houston, for the playoffs, Flynn set club GB—Nelson 36 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), Casey 7-91, Tate 4-24, Jones 3-35, Dreessen 3-18, Penalties-Yards...... 8-68 8-64 Baltimore (12-4) will get a Third Quarter 3:37. B.Johnson 2-45, A.Johnson 2-21, Graham 1-24. Time of Possession ...... 30:27 29:33 single-game records for yards Was—Helu 47 pass from Grossman (Gano kick), Third Quarter MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS first-round bye followed by a 10:29. Det—T.Young 2 pass from Stafford (Hanson kick), RUSHING—San Diego, Tolbert 9-58, Brinkley passing and touchdowns. It Phi—FG Henery 20, 4:05. playoff game at home, where 6:39. 16-52, Jackson 1-41, Hester 2-5, Rivers 3-(minus Fourth Quarter GB—Nelson 58 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), 49ers 34, Rams 27 3). Oakland, Bush 19-66, Murphy 1-27, Palmer 2-6, was an ideal afternoon for the Was—FG Gano 27, 13:24. the Ravens are 8-0 this season. 4:32. San Francisco...... 7137 7—34 Moore 1-3, Cartwright 1-1. Phi—D.Jackson 62 pass from Vick (Henery kick), PASSING—San Diego, Rivers 19-26-1-310. Oak- Packers (15-1) who got to rest Det—K.Smith 5 pass from Stafford (Scheffler pass St. Louis ...... 70317—27 12:01. from Stafford), 2:07. land, Palmer 28-43-1-417. First Quarter their starting quarterback and Phi—Celek 4 pass from Vick (Henery kick), 5:56. Fourth Quarter RECEIVING—San Diego, Floyd 7-127, Gates Patriots 49, Bills 21 Phi—Lewis 9 run (Henery kick), 1:56. StL—Clemens 18 run (Jo.Brown kick), 6:20. 5-106, Brinkley 3-12, Jackson 2-29, Crayton 1-23, several other big-name players GB—Driver 35 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), 8:10. SF—Ale.Smith 8 run (Akers kick), :37. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A—69,144. Det—Scheffler 12 pass from Stafford (Hanson Tolbert1-13. Oakland, Heyward-Bey 9-130, Murphy without losing momentum. WasPhi kick), 2:39. Second Quarter 5-72, Moore 3-101, Boss 3-33, Reece 2-28, Ford Tom Brady led the New En- First downs ...... 21 24 GB—Finley 4 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), 1:10. SF—Crabtree 28 pass from Ale.Smith (Akers kick), 2-19, Bush 2-13, Myers 1-11, Ausberry 1-10. Total Net Yards ...... 377 390 A—70,294. 13:05. MISSED FIELD GOALS—San Diego, Novak 44 gland Patriots back from a Rushes-yards ...... 25-130 19-75 Det GB SF—FG Akers 36, 7:14. (WR). Bears 17, Vikings 13 Passing...... 247 315 First downs ...... 32 27 SF—FG Akers 42, 1:00. three-touchdown deficit as Punt Returns...... 2-(-1) 2-32 Total Net Yards ...... 575 550 Third Quarter MINNEAPOLIS — Charles Kickoff Returns...... 2-53 2-43 Rushes-yards ...... 15-73 24-81 StL—FG Jo.Brown 49, 5:04. Ravens 24, Bengals 16 Interceptions Ret...... 1-28 1-31 they scored 49 straight points Passing...... 502 469 SF—Crabtree 14 pass from Akers (Akers kick), :55. Baltimore ...... 10 707—24 Tillman’s interception return in Comp-Att-Int ...... 22-45-1 24-39-1 Punt Returns...... 2-8 1-0 and clinched home-field ad- Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 1-9 2-20 Fourth Quarter Cincinnati...... 3076—16 the second quarter gave Chica- Kickoff Returns...... 4-103 3-39 StL—FG Jo.Brown 48, 12:19. Punts...... 5-36.6 4-50.3 Interceptions Ret...... 1-30 2-6 First Quarter vantage throughout the AFC Fumbles-Lost...... 1-0 1-1 SF—Dixon 1run (Akers kick), 6:30. go (8-8) the lead for good, and Comp-Att-Int ...... 36-59-2 31-44-1 StL—Lloyd 36 pass from Clemens (Jo.Brown kick), Bal—Rice 70 run (Cundiff kick), 12:58. Penalties-Yards...... 6-71 8-75 Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 2-18 3-11 Bal—FG Cundiff 42, 6:45. playoffs with a win over the Time of Possession ...... 30:41 29:19 4:49. the Bears stopped their five- Punts...... 3-47.0 4-44.0 StL—Williams 1run (Jo.Brown kick), 4:36. Cin—FG Nugent 46, 3:02. Buffalo Bills. 1 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Fumbles-Lost...... 2-2 1-1 A—55,990. Second Quarter game losing streak despite 3 ⁄2 RUSHING—Washington, Royster 20-113, Young Penalties-Yards...... 11-101 6-78 SF StL Bal—Pitta 9 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), :11. Brady finished the regular sacks by Jared Allen. 1-12, Helu 4-5. Philadelphia, Lewis 12-58, Brown Time of Possession ...... 28:20 31:40 First downs ...... 21 18 Third Quarter season with the second most 6-14, Vick 1-3. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Total Net Yards ...... 321 311 Cin—Scott 25 run (Nugent kick), 3:26. PASSING—Washington, Grossman 22-45-1-256. RUSHING—Detroit, K.Smith 9-35, Logan 1-16, Rushes-yards ...... 36-110 25-111 Fourth Quarter yards passing in NFL history, 49ers 34, Rams 27 Philadelphia, Vick 24-39-1-335. Morris 4-13, Burleson 1-9. Green Bay, Grant 12-48, Passing...... 211 200 Cin—FG Nugent 46, 12:35. RECEIVING—Washington, Royster 5-52, Gaffney Saine 8-28, Kuhn 2-5, Flynn 2-0. Punt Returns...... 4-37 2-7 Bal—Rice 51 run (Cundiff kick), 5:41. 5,235, after throwing for 338. ST. LOUIS — Michael Crab- 4-28, Moss 3-45, Young 3-32, Helu 2-48, Paulsen PASSING—Detroit, Stafford 36-59-2-520. Green Kickoff Returns...... 3-75 5-130 Cin—FG Nugent 23, 2:39. 2-29, Banks 1-10, Stallworth 1-8, Austin 1-4. Phila- Bay, Flynn 31-44-1-480. Interceptions Ret...... 2-16 0-0 A—63,439. Drew Brees, who last week tree caught two touchdown delphia, Maclin 8-105, Celek 6-86, D.Jackson 4-86, RECEIVING—Detroit, Johnson 11-244, Pettigrew Comp-Att-Int ...... 22-32-0 14-34-2 Bal Cin broke Dan Marino’s record of Avant 4-42, Harbor 1-9, Hall 1-7. 7-116, Burleson 6-45, Scheffler 4-65, K.Smith 4-26, Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 3-22 3-26 First downs ...... 15 19 passes, one from kicker David MISSED FIELD GOALS—Washington, Gano 36 T.Young 4-24. Green Bay, Nelson 9-162, Finley Punts...... 5-56.8 6-50.7 Total Net Yards ...... 347 336 5,084 with the Miami Dolphins (BK). 7-64, J.Jones 6-89, Saine 3-17, Driver 2-52, Kuhn Fumbles-Lost...... 1-0 1-0 Rushes-yards ...... 32-221 24-105 Akers on a perfectly executed 2-10, Grant 1-80, D.Williams 1-6. Penalties-Yards...... 5-80 6-50 Passing...... 126 231 in 1984, added 389 Sunday for Patriots 49, Bills 21 MISSED FIELD GOALS—Detroit, Hanson 39 Time of Possession ...... 35:08 24:52 Punt Returns...... 1-11 4-45 trick play, and San Francisco (WR). Green Bay, Crosby 47 (WL). INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Kickoff Returns...... 2-22 3-72 the New Orleans Saints and wrapped up the No. 2 playoff Buffalo...... 21 000—21 RUSHING—San Francisco, Hunter 16-76, Dixon Interceptions Ret...... 0-0 0-0 New England...... 0141421—49 8-21, Gore 7-9, Ale.Smith 5-4. St. Louis, S.Jackson Comp-Att-Int ...... 15-19-0 22-44-0 ended with 5,486. seed in the NFC and a first- Jaguars 19, Colts 13 16-76, Clemens 2-18, Williams 7-17. Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 1-4 1-1 First Quarter Punts...... 7-46.7 4-53.5 Buf—Choice 4 run (Coutu kick), 11:18. Indianapolis...... 0337—13 PASSING—San Francisco, Ale.Smith 21-31-0-219, round bye. Akers 1-1-0-14. St. Louis, Clemens 14-31-1-226, Fumbles-Lost...... 0-0 1-1 Buf—St.Johnson 18 pass from Fitzpatrick (Coutu Jacksonville ...... 7363—19 Penalties-Yards...... 7-59 4-35 Jaguars 19, Colts 13 kick), 5:19. Brandstater 0-2-0-0, Norwood 0-1-1-0. First Quarter RECEIVING—San Francisco, Crabtree 9-92, Time of Possession ...... 29:26 30:34 Buf—Spiller 15 pass from Fitzpatrick (Coutu kick), Jac—West 23 pass from Gabbert (Scobee kick), JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Chargers 38, Raiders 26 :48. V.Davis 8-118, Hunter 2-11, Dixon 1-6, Swain 1-6, INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 3:10. Miller 1-0. St. Louis, Lloyd 6-100, Kendricks 3-54, RUSHING—Baltimore, Rice 24-191, R.Williams Indianapolis locked up the top Second Quarter Second Quarter OAKLAND, Calif. — Philip NE—Green-Ellis 1run (Gostkowski kick), 11:58. Alexander 3-36, B.Gibson 1-21, S.Jackson 1-15. 6-28, Flacco 1-1, Leach 1-1. Cincinnati, Benson Ind—FG Vinatieri 48, 12:03. MISSED FIELD GOALS—San Francisco, Akers 48 13-51, Scott 6-34, Dalton 4-17, Hawkins 1-3. pick in April’s NFL draft, set- NE—Hernandez 39 pass from Brady (Gostkowski Jac—FG Scobee 25, 1:01. Rivers threw three touchdown kick), 5:42. (WR). PASSING—Baltimore, Flacco 15-19-0-130. Cincin- ting the stage to select Stan- Third Quarter nati, Dalton 22-44-0-232. passes and Richard Goodman Third Quarter Ind—FG Vinatieri 20, 9:07. RECEIVING—Baltimore, Pitta 6-62, T.Smith 5-33, NE—FG Gostkowski 47, 12:19. Jac—FG Scobee 32, 7:33. Falcons 45, Buccaneers 24 Rice 2-8, Dickson 1-20, Leach 1-7. Cincinnati, ford quarterback Andrew Luck. returned a kickoff 105 yards for NE—FG Gostkowski 20, 5:13. Jac—FG Scobee 47, 5:47. Tampa Bay...... 0711 6—24 Gresham 5-72, Simpson 5-54, Hawkins 3-34, Maurice Jones-Drew ran for NE—Gronkowski 17 pass from Brady (Woodhead Green 2-26, Leonard 2-19, Benson 2-10, Lee 2-9, another score as the San Diego run), 1:32. Fourth Quarter Atlanta ...... 21 21 03—45 Jac—FG Scobee 39, 6:30. Scott 1-8. aseason-high 169 yards, clinch- Chargers ended Oakland’s Fourth Quarter First Quarter MISSED FIELD GOALS—Cincinnati, Nugent 36 Ind—Collie 12 pass from Orlovsky (Vinatieri kick), Atl—Rodgers 1run (Bryant kick), 8:12. NE—Green-Ellis 3 run (Gostkowski kick), 11:16. 3:22. (WR). ing the NFL rushing title and playoff hopes by beating the NE—Gronkowski 7 pass from Brady (Gostkowski Atl—Jones 17 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 3:30. A—62,481. Atl—Jones 48 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 3:04. breaking Fred Taylor’s single- Raiders. kick), 3:02. Ind Jac NE—Moore 21 interception return (Gostkowski First downs ...... 19 15 Second Quarter CAREER season franchise record in the kick), 2:55. Total Net Yards ...... 298 261 Atl—Turner 1run (Bryant kick), 11:40. A—68,756. Rushes-yards ...... 22-56 35-190 Atl—Lofton 26 interception return (Bryant kick), RECEPTIONS Jaguars’ victory. Cardinals 23, Seahawks 20, Buf NE Passing...... 242 71 10:43. LEADERS First downs ...... 26 28 Punt Returns...... 1-(-1) 2-13 Atl—Turner 81 run (Bryant kick), 6:49. OT Total Net Yards ...... 402 480 Kickoff Returns...... 3-30 3-79 TB—Briscoe 2 pass from Freeman (Barth kick), Titans 23, Texans 22 Rushes-yards ...... 20-106 29-138 Interceptions Ret...... 0-0 2-19 2:04. Through Jan. 1, 2012 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Larry Passing...... 296 342 Comp-Att-Int ...... 27-40-2 11-19-0 Third Quarter (x-active) HOUSTON — Matt Hassel- Punt Returns...... 1-5 0-0 Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 3-22 3-21 TB—FG Barth 41, 4:19. 1. Jerry Rice...... 1,549 Fitzgerald’s spectacular one- Kickoff Returns...... 2-42 4-77 Punts...... 3-45.3 2-43.5 TB—Mack 40 interception return (Winslow pass Interceptions Ret...... 1-33 4-77 2. x-Tony Gonzalez...... 1,149 beck threw two touchdown handed grab set help up a Fumbles-Lost...... 2-1 1-1 from Freeman), 3:32. 3. Marvin Harrison...... 1,102 Comp-Att-Int ...... 29-46-4 24-36-1 Penalties-Yards...... 4-40 1-10 Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 2-11 4-18 Fourth Quarter 4. Cris Carter ...... 1,101 passes and the Titans kept 28-yard field goal by Jay Feely Time of Possession ...... 29:12 30:48 TB—Briscoe 5 pass from Freeman (run failed), Punts...... 3-41.3 2-48.5 5. Tim Brown...... 1,094 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 11:13. alive their playoff hopes. to give Arizona a win over the Fumbles-Lost...... 1-0 2-0 6. Terrell Owens...... 1,078 Penalties-Yards...... 5-45 4-77 RUSHING—Indianapolis, D.Brown 8-24, Addai Atl—FG Bryant 20, 3:59. The Titans (9-7) have their Seattle Seahawks, the Cardi- Time of Possession ...... 30:22 29:38 8-19, Orlovsky 1-7, Carter 5-6. Jacksonville, Jones- A—68,167. 7. Isaac Bruce...... 1,024 Drew 25-169, D.Harris 3-12, Karim 2-6, Owens 1-3, TB Atl 8. x-Hines Ward...... 1,000 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS first winning record since 2008 nals’ fourth overtime victory at Thomas 1-3, Gabbert 3-(minus 3). First downs ...... 18 22 9. Randy Moss...... 954 RUSHING—Buffalo, Spiller 13-60, Fitzpatrick 5-36, Total Net Yards ...... 294 428 PASSING—Indianapolis, Orlovsky 27-40-2-264. 10. Andre Reed ...... 951 in Mike Munchak’s first season. home in the last nine weeks of Wilson 1-6, Choice 1-4. New England, Ridley 15-81, Jacksonville, Gabbert 11-19-0-92. Rushes-yards ...... 14-35 38-251 the season. Hernandez 2-26, Green-Ellis 7-22, Edelman 1-6, RECEIVING—Indianapolis, Collie 9-96, Wayne Passing...... 259 177 Woodhead 1-5, Hoyer 3-(minus 2). 8-73, Clark 5-53, Garcon 2-22, D.Brown 2-15, Car- Punt Returns...... 2-15 1-9 CAREER Dolphins 19, Jets 17 PASSING—Buffalo, Fitzpatrick 29-46-4-307. New ter 1-5. Jacksonville, Lewis 3-33, Osgood 2-19, Kickoff Returns...... 3-53 0-0 England, Brady 23-35-1-338, Hoyer 1-1-0-22. West 1-23, Dillard 1-8, D.Harris 1-4, Jones-Drew Interceptions Ret...... 1-40 3-49 RUSHING MIAMI — Mark Sanchez Falcons 45, Buccaneers 24 RECEIVING—Buffalo, Hagan 7-89, Martin 4-42, 1-4, Cloherty 1-3, Thomas 1-(minus 2). Comp-Att-Int ...... 31-45-3 13-21-1 St.Johnson 4-40, Spiller 4-40, Chandler 3-29, Roo- MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Sacked-Yards Lost ...... 2-15 0-0 LEADERS threw three interceptions and ATLANTA — Julio Jones sevelt 3-29, Nelson 2-23, Choice 1-9, Brock 1-6. Punts...... 3-49.7 2-50.5 New England, Gronkowski 8-108, Hernandez Fumbles-Lost...... 3-1 1-1 Through Jan. 1, 2012 the Jets were eliminated from caught two touchdown passes 7-138, Welker 6-51, Woodhead 2-10, Green-Ellis Saints 45, Panthers 17 Penalties-Yards...... 2-20 3-20 1-53. Time of Possession ...... 29:52 30:08 (x-active) in a span of 26 seconds, Mi- Carolina ...... 71000—17 1. Emmitt Smith 18,355 the AFC wild-card playoff race. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Buffalo, Coutu 45 (WL). INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Each turnover led to a field chael Turner ran for two scores New Orleans...... 14 10 14 7—45 RUSHING—Tampa Bay, Freeman 3-14, Blount 2. Walter Payton z...... 16,726 Dolphins 19, Jets 17 First Quarter 6-12, J.Johnson 1-5, Madu 2-4, Lumpkin 2-0. Atlan- 3. Barry Sanders...... 15,269 goal, and the Jets gave up six and the Atlanta Falcons used a NO—Ivory 35 run (Kasay kick), 13:21. ta, Turner 17-172, Snelling 9-50, Rodgers 8-24, 4. Curtis Martin...... 14,101 N.Y. Jets...... 730 7—17 Car—Smith12 pass from Newton (Mare kick), 6:42. Jones 1-9, Redman 3-(minus 4). 5. x-LaDainian Tomlinson...... 13,684 third-down conversions during team-record 42 first-half points Miami ...... 33013—19 NO—Colston 15 pass from Brees (Kasay kick), PASSING—Tampa Bay, Freeman 31-45-3-274. At- 2:50. 6. Jerome Bettis ...... 13,662 First Quarter lanta, Ryan 6-9-0-106, Redman 7-12-1-71. 7. Eric Dickerson...... 13,259 the Dolphins’ 21-play, 94-yard to cruise to a win over the Second Quarter RECEIVING—Tampa Bay, Briscoe 8-53, Winslow Mia—FG Carpenter 44, 9:31. 8. Tony Dorsett...... 12,739 Tampa Bay Buccaneers to NYJ—Keller 1pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), 5:51. Car—FG Mare 41, 5:50. 7-56, Lumpkin 5-27, Parker 4-74, Madu 3-19, drive for their only touchdown. NO—FG Kasay 43, 2:42. 9. Jim Brown...... 12,312 Second Quarter Blount 3-14, Williams 1-31. Atlanta, Jones 4-76, clinch the No. 5 seed in the Car—Stewart 29 run (Mare kick), 1:18. White 4-69, Gonzalez 1-8, Weems 1-8, Palmer 1-7, 10. Marshall Faulk...... 12,279 NYJ—FG Folk 31, 3:39. NO—Colston 42 pass from Brees (Kasay kick), :07. Chiefs 7, Broncos 3 NFC playoffs. Mia—FG Carpenter 58, :00. Rodgers 1-5, Snelling 1-4. CMYK

PAGE 4B MONDAY, JANUARY2,2012 ➛ SPORTS THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Position-by-position matchups

By DEREK LEVARSE | [email protected]

Penn State quar- QUARTERBACK Houston quar- terback Rob Tom Bradley coached Penn State’s outside linebackers in 1989 when the Nittany Lions faced Ty terback Case Bolden (1) will get Detmer in the Holiday Bowl. The BYU quarterback was just a sophomore that season, but he still Keenum threw the start against threw for 4,500 yards and 32 touchdowns. This feels like a similar situation for Bradley, now the for 5,100 Houston today in Lions’ interim coach. But Houston senior Case Keenum is unparalleled statistically, owning the FBS yards and 45 Dallas. career records for total offense, passing yards, passing touchdowns and completions. Oh, and he touchdowns in threw for 5,100 yards and 45 touchdowns to lead the country this season, too. It took a loaded 2011. He owns Heisman field this season to keep him out of the finalist ceremony in New York. Penn State’s Matt multiple McGloin will not see the field as he yet to pass his concussion tests. That leaves the game in the NCAA career hands of Rob Bolden, who struggled for much of the regular season. It will be Bolden’s first start since Oct. 15 against Purdue, but in this one he won’t have to wonder when he’ll be replaced. passing re- EDGE: UH cords.

SIlas Redd led the RUNNING BACK Houston’s Char- nation in rusing Penn State placed a heavy, heavy burden on sophomore Silas Redd, who les Sims is one during the month of carried the Lions’ struggling offense for much of the season. Redd led the entire of three backs October, but was nation in rushing yards for the month of October and very rarely was dropped that are likely to slowed by injuries for a loss. But that workload took its toll on the 5-foot-10 tailback, who dealt with see action late in the season. multiple stingers and a sprained SC (sternum/clavicle) joint as the season wound against the With a month off, down. The month off should do him well, and any Penn State victory is likely to Nittany Lions’ he should be fresh come thanks to a huge performance by Redd. Brandon Beachum is out with a defense. broken ankle, leaving Stephfon Green and Curtis Dukes as the top backups. and healthy against Though the Cougars are obviously a heavily pass-oriented team, they still the Cougars. topped 2,000 yards rushing on the season. A trio of backs – Charles Sims, Mi- chael Hayes and Bryce Beall – split the carries for Houston through most of the season. Sims led the team in yards (782) while Hayes was first in touchdowns (11). All three have started at least four games this season. EDGE: PSU

Derek Moye RECEIVER Houston wide leads the Penn Case Keenum understandably gets all of the attention for Houston, but he receiver Patrick State receiving still needs some quality receivers to put up all of those jaw-dropping numbers. Edwards was corps this sea- The Cougars nearly had three wideouts top 1,000 yards as Patrick Edwards one of three son despite (1,524), Justin Johnson (1,081) and Tyron Carrier (914) are the top targets. players in the missing time Edwards is the star of the show, leading all FBS receivers with 18 touchdowns. Cougars’ high- with a broken He also comes into the game third in the country in receiving yards. He had by powered offense foot. far the best day by a wideout in the nation this year, grabbing seven passes for to top 900 re- 318 yards and five touchdowns against Rice in October. Penn State’s numbers ceiving yards pale in comparison, but Derek Moye is just as talented. The senior’s season was interrupted by a broken foot and a November schedule that saw the Lions this season. passing game be thrown out of sync with receivers coach Mike McQueary on leave. Justin Brown and Devon Smith are the next two leaders. With Curtis Drake not with the team in Dallas, the wildcat package could be reduced or non-existent. EDGE: UH

Chima Okoli, OFFENSIVE LINE Houston center pictured at left, None of them are up for any awards, but Penn State’s linemen have gotten Chris Thompson will be playing in the job done as a group. The rushing game has been solid overall and the anchors a line his final game Lions gave up just 12 sacks in 12 games, ranking first in the Big Ten and 16th in that allowed for the Nittany the country. This will be the final game for tackles Quinn Barham and Chima only one sack Lions, along Okoli, as well as guards Johnnie Troutman and DeOn’tae Pannell. Junior for every 36 with fellow of- center Matt Stankiewitch rounds out the starting unit. Houston has given up 17 pass attempts fensive linemen sacks in 13 games, which is arguably a more impressive number given that the this season. Cougars have dropped back to pass an astonishing 613 times – that’s roughly Quinn Barham, one sack for every 36 pass attempts. Not too shabby. Chris Thompson is the Johnnie Trout- top talent on the line for the Cougars, having adjusted well after moving from man and De- guard to center. He is flanked by tackles Jacolby Ashworth and Rowdy Harper On’Tae Pannell. along with guards Ty Cloud and Kevin Forsch. The Cougars will have their hands full with a Penn State D-line that boasts more talent than they’ve seen all season. EDGE: PSU

While fellow DEFENSIVE LINE Houston defen- lineman Devon It would take too long to list all of Devon Still’s accomplishments, but his sive lineman Still has gar- four first-team All-America selections go nicely along with his Big Ten Defen- David Hunter nered most of sive Player of the Year and Defensive Lineman of the Year awards. The big adds experience the attention man’s surge began at last year’s bowl game, where he was dominant against to Houston’s this season, Florida. It carried over to this season as he was one of the top defensive play- front with red- Jordan Hill (at ers in the country and is looking at a high pick in the NFL draft this spring. shirt freshman right) has quiet- Fellow tackle Jordan Hill has helped Still greatly, making it difficult for teams Eric Braswell to double-team him on every play. Ends Jack Crawford and Sean Stanley have ly put together starting oppo- also both elevated their games as well. The Cougars run their defense out of a asolid year. 3-4 base scheme with 301-pound Dominic Miller the linchpin in the middle at site him. nose tackle. Senior end David Hunter adds experience to Houston’s front with redshirt freshman Eric Braswell starting opposite him. The Cougars’ run de- fense enters the game ranked just 77th in the country, allowing 171 yards per game on the ground. EDGE: PSU

Linebacker Ger- LINEBACKER Houston’s Sam- ald Hodges, who The linebackers are the stars in the 3-4 defense, and Houston’s weak-side my Brown leads started his ca- starter Sammy Brown has certainly been that in his senior season. He led the agroup of tal- reer as a safety, nation in tackles for loss with 28, seven more than anyone else in the FBS ented lineback- has recorded 97 ranks. He added 12.5 sacks for good measure and helped funnel ball-carriers ers in the Cou- tackles this inside toward Marcus McGraw, who led the Cougars with 131tackles (27 for gars’ 3-4 defen- season. loss). Phillip Steward and Derrick Mathews round out the group. Penn State sive set. He has has done very well despite losing junior Michael Mauti in the first month of 12.5 sacks this the season to another ACL tear. But credit senior Nate Stupar for playing very season. well in his place, showing good pursuit against the run while also being strong in pass coverage. Thebiggest lift, however, came from junior Gerald Hodges, who found a new level to his game midway through the season. The one-time safety led the Lions with 97 tackles this season. The biggest leap for him was mental as he gained the confidence to recognize plays and make stops in all areas of the field. EDGE: PSU

Safety Drew SECONDARY Safety Kent Astorino and Penn State is hoping the script for this bowl game isn’t the same as in Brooks has the rest of the 2008. That year, a senior-laden secondary was torched by Mark Sanchez and receovered two Nittany Lion USC in the Rose Bowl. This Houston offense doesn’t have that elite level of fumbles for the defensive back- talent at every position, but Penn State’s latest group of senior defensive Cougars this field will be backs is going to have its hands full. Safeties Drew Astorino and Nick Sukay, in season. tested by the particular, will be tested and their charge is to not allow the deep balls that Cougars’ high- killed the Lions in that Rose Bowl loss to the Trojans. Corners D’Anton Lynn, scoring, pass- Chaz Powell, Stephon Morris and Adrian Amos all figure to see the field in this one against the Cougars’ spread attack. Houston’s secondary got a boost happy offense. from the addition of junior college transfer D.J. Hayden, who has had a hand in big plays throughout the season, forcing a team-high four fumbles, recover- ing two, while intercepting two passes. Hayden finished with nine pass break- ups and 11 passes defended. He is joined by Zach McMillian and safeties Nick Saenz and Kent Brooks. EDGE: PSU

Chaz Powell has SPECIAL TEAMS Kicker Matt seen time on Things have been hit or miss this season for the Lions, but Anthony Fera Hogan has only offense and has done a good job of settling things down as the team’s full-time man on had to attempt defense during field goals, punts and kickoffs.All three areas have been solid and Fera fin- 12 field goals his years at ished the season with three Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week awards. this year, mak- Penn State. But Though his numbers are helped by that season-opening touchdown against ing 10. But he his biggest Indiana State, Chaz Powell made it through the regular season ranked 11th in has hit 78 contributions the nation on kickoff returns, averaging a bit over 28 yards per return. Justin straight PATs. may have come Brown is 33rd on punt returns. More impressively, the coverage units have been solid, allowing few big runbacks. That will be key against the Cougars, on the Lions’ who have three return TDs on the season. Star wideout Patrick Edwards is the return teams. one to watch for on punts, averaging 14.6 yards per return. Tyron Carrier has a 100-yard kick return score. Kicker Matt Hogan has only had to attempt 12 field goals this year, hitting 10. He hit an NCAA record 78 straight extra points earlier this year. EDGE: PSU

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THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ SPORTS MONDAY, JANUARY2,2012 PAGE 5B TicketCity Bowl McGloin ruled out Keenum provides a unique foe for today’s clash

By DEREK LEVARSE By DEREK LEVARSE [email protected] [email protected] PSU DALLAS -- Devon Still has al- DALLAS -- There was little ready met Case Keenum. He’s doubt of it coming into the NOTEBOOK even had a picture taken with weekend, but Penn State made him. it official on Sunday. Matt into the huddle and tell every- Penn State’s best player and McGloin won’t be available for body to shut up and let every- Houston’s best player met on the today’s game. body know that the huddle is red carpet last month at a college Interim coach Tom Bradley his.” football awards show in Orlando. confirmed that McGloin will sit The record-setting Cougars quar- out the TicketCity Bowl match- Wildcat tamed? terback couldn’t resist asking the up with Houston because the McGloin will at least be on Nittany Lions’ hulking defensive quarterback has not passed the sideline for today’s game, tackle for a quick photo. concussion tests. but his counterpart Curtis Stillobliged.Buthehadadiffer- McGloin was injured after Drake will not be. ent thought going through his falling and hitting his head The sophomore wideout did head while the during a post-practice alterca- not travel with the team to “We’ve camera was tion with receiver Curtis Drake Houston, a decision that Bra- flashing. on Dec. 17. dley said he sat down and dis- gotta get a “I can’t wait There was hope from cussed with Drake last month. hit on him. to see him McGloin that he would be able That likely means a drastic again,” Still to at least suit up if something reduction to the wildcat pack- We’ve got- joked. “Hope- happened to new starter Rob age that Penn State installed in ta get a fully it’s a differ- Bolden, but Bradley said Sun- the final month of the season. chance to entposeandI’m day that would not be a possi- When asked if the team actually hitting bility. would rely on the wildcat as get to him him instead of Bradley said Bolden will go much, Bradley simply respon- and knock standing next the distance under center for ded, “Not really.” tohimsmiling.” the Nittany Lions, with junior Another former high school him down.” If Penn State walk-on Shane McGregor as his quarterback -- true freshman Larry Johnson is going to beat backup. Bill Belton -- is on the trip and Penn State Houston in to- “One of the things (with could still take snaps out of the defensive line day’s TicketCi- Bolden is) he has been a start- package if needed. coach ty Bowl, there er, he has started games,” Bra- will have to be dley said. “It’s not an awkward Still healthy plenty of photo situation for him. Now he The only other injury of note ops of Still and Lions defenders knows he’s going to go the during bowl practice for Penn slamming into Keenum. whole way if he can. State is on the left foot of defen- The sixth-year senior is the “I think he’s done very well. sive tackle Devon Still, who sat most statistically prolific passer He’s done a great job with out much of this week with turf in the history of major college command of the huddle, get- toe. football. Keenum holds the FBS ting prepared for this game.” “Devon will be ready to go career records for pass comple- Bolden took turns leading tomorrow,” Bradley said. tions (1,501), passing yards the offense with McGloin for “(Team doctor Wayne Sebastia- (18,685), passing touchdowns the first seven games of the nelli) has been treating him. (152) and total offense (19,572). AP PHOTO season, and the results weren’t We expect him to be able to go This season alone, Keenum led Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) passes to running back Michael Hayes (29) during the fourth particularly pretty. full-go.” the country with 5,099 yards and quarter against UCLA in Houston earlier this season. From Bradley’s perspective, The injury could affect Still’s 45 touchdowns through the air, he hopes that Bolden will gain pass rushing effectiveness, as it throwing just five interceptions. diana this season. State’s staff, almost all of it on the That strategy was in play even some confidence from not makes it difficult to get a strong “He gets it out fast -- three-step But, of course, neither North- defensive side of the ball. He has before Matt McGloin was side- having to worry about being initial surge off of the snap. drop,” Penn State defensive line western nor Indiana had Keenum been involved in helping draw up lined and Rob Bolden was picked replaced after every few drives. coach Larry Johnson said. “We’ve running the show. game plans for bowl games to start. “I think he’ll be OK,” Bradley Cougars stay focused got to get our hands up, bat some “Houston’s a very up-tempo, against ridiculously successful “Ball control” has been the said. “He’s had a different All of the attention around balls down. We’ve got some 6-5, fast-paced team,” linebackers college quarterbacks like BYU’s phrase of the week for Penn State. amount of time to prepare. He’s the TicketCity Bowl has been 6-6 ends. I think we can do that. coach Ron Vanderlinden said. “So Ty Detmer (1989 Holiday Bowl) “Absolutely,” Redd said. “Our known he’s going to be the centered on Penn State, so it’s “And it’s not just pressure, it’s getting the call in, getting set, you and Kentucky’s Tim Couch (1998 defense is obviously great, but we starter. Earlier in the year we easy to forget that 12-1 Hous- getting a hit. We’ve gotta get a hit pretty much got to be in the same Outback Bowl). just want to help them out by were bringing him in, bringing ton, ranked No. 19 in the coun- on him. We’ve gotta get a chance personnel group most of the Penn State won both games. keeping Houston’s offense off the him out.That won’t be the case try, was one win away from to get to him and knock him game. “It’s painful to stand there on field, running the ball and chew- (Monday).” playing in a BCS game, likely down.” “Their intent is to get a play off the sidelines (in those games),” ing the clock.” Certainly the situation isn’t against Michigan in the Sugar Penn State has a little bit of ex- every 12 seconds. So adjusting to Bradley said. “We haven’t seen Penn State isn’t headed into new for Penn State players, Bowl. perience in dealing with this type that high tempo, playing with a anybody like (Keenum) in a this one expecting to shut down who have had to deal with the Since an upset loss in the of pass-heavy, spread offense. high degree of certainty and while, though.” Keenum. Far from it. But it will be quarterback carousel all season. Conference USA title game, the Among Big Ten foes, Northwest- awareness and being in the right While the Lions’ defense will critical for the Lions to not fall be- Derek Moye, a senior captain Cougars lost their head coach, ern’s attack most closely resem- place in the right time is going to certainly be under scrutiny, Penn hind by a few scores and be forced and the team’s leading receiver, Kevin Sumlin, to Texas A&M. bles Houston and the Lions have be critical.” State’s offense will play just as out of their game plan. is optimistic that Bolden can Associate head coach Tony had success in making halftime “You can’t simulate it,” John- large a role in slowing down Kee- “One of the things that we’re come through against the Cou- Levine was initially tabbed as adjustments against the Wildcats son said. “But we can make it fas- num. trying to sell our players on is gars, even if his style and de- the interim coach before re- to close out wins. ter (in practice), and that’s what The Lions expect to heavily fea- that, yeah, they might hit a couple meanor is very different from cently being named to the job Houston’s liberal use of the no- we’re trying to do.” ture tailback Silas Redd in an at- big plays, but you can’t flinch,” McGloin. full-time. huddle also resembles the light- Interim coach Tom Bradley has tempt to reduce the number of Vanderlinden said. “You got to “I think his confidence has Despite the upheaval, Levine ning pace the Lions saw from In- seen it all in his 33 years on Penn possessions for the Cougars. keep playing.” definitely grown and I think he said his team remains excited has definitely gotten better this to play in this obscure bowl bowl season,” Moye said of game. chusetts native played linebacker clude safeties coach Kermit will leave with pride for his al- Bolden. “He’s kind of taken “I think it’s really been easy BRADLEY and defensive end at Brown. Buggs, along with Bill Kavanaugh ma mater. control of the huddle and he because not a whole lot of If the full-time job does go to and Elijah Robinson, both of "I think after 33 years of realizes that it’s his time right teams in the country get to play someone outside of the program, whom were promoted last month coaching and being there and now. He realizes that he’s the that game in January. It gives Continued from Page 1B it leaves plenty of question marks following the staff shake-up. playing at Penn State, I can guy going into the game and in our team, our coaching staff, Bradley himself shot down one for the current staff. As for Bradley, he declined to think of so many great memo- order for us to try to win this our players an opportunity of them Sunday, refuting a pair of Bradley and his assistants have answer if he would stay on the ries I have," Bradley said. "The bowl game, he’s going to have against a great opponent on a reports out of Pittsburgh that he been lauded by Penn State players staff if offered a job as an assistant players, the things that hap- to play pretty well. national stage to really show was in line to receive a second in- for their professionalism during a under a new head coach. pened, the bowl games -- just “Rob is more of a quiet per- people that the fluke was the terview for the job later this week. difficult time in which they have “I’m not sure about that," Bra- been a lot of great people. Not son so sometimes you have to one game, not the 12 games. “I don’t know where you guys no assurances of the future. dley said. "I can’t answer that only on the football team but tell him to speak up, but I think “Really with all those factors, get that stuff," Bradley said. “You wouldn’t even know any- right now. I’m sure there will be people at Penn State and people he’s gotten a lot better with it’s been really easy to turn "They haven’t told me anything … thing was going on with them,” li- some other opportunities." I’ve met through football. that through his career here. their attention, turn their focus They haven’t said anything to us nebacker Gerald Hodges said. If this is to be his final game "It’s been a tremendous, tre- Matt, he’s more outspoken than to this game. They’re excited to regarding the coaching search. As Aside from Bradley, defensive with the Lions, Bradley said he mendous experience." Rob, and he’s not afraid to get play.” Isaid the other day, I had an op- line coach Larry Johnson, line- portunity to speak with the com- backers coach Ron Vanderlinden mittee, spent some time with and quarterbacks coach Jay Pater- them. They were very gracious. I no have all interviewed for the was able to talk to them about the job. way I would do things. That’s all Johnson and Vanderlinden that I can ask. would be top candidates to re- “As far as rumors, I don’t pay main on staff under a new head much attention to them. You (re- coach to help the transition be- porters) haven’t hit the jackpot cause of their experience and suc- yet.” cess. “I think the most important Deal or no deal? thing right now (is) not to talk At the same time Sunday, an about what’s happening future- ESPN report cited anonymous wise for me,” Johnson said. “My NFL sources that New England focus right now is just getting Patriots offensive coordinator Bill ready to prepare for Houston and O’Brien has emerged as a leading play those guys. I’ve got to do a candidate to replace Paterno. great job for my players. My job is Penn State acting athletic direc- to stay focused on where I’m at tor Dave Joyner has said that a hir- right now.” ing is not imminent. He reiterated Vanderlinden has declined to Sunday that no deal was in place comment on his future. Jay Pater- with any candidates. no is likely to depart the program O’Brien, 42, is in his fifth season along with long-time offensive as- on the Patriots staff and his first as sistants Dick Anderson and Bill offensive coordinator. Though he Kenney. Offensive coordinator has no head coaching experience, Galen Hall has long held that he O’Brien has worked extensively in would retire when Joe Paterno the college ranks with Georgia was gone, but the 71-year old as- Tech (1995-02), Maryland (2003- sistant said this week that he 04) and Duke (2005-06). would consider returning if Coincidentally, O’Brien shares asked. Paterno’s alma mater. The Massa- Newer members of the staff in- CMYK

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ference is more important than “I have great news and even Kostitsyn scored three goals to putting on a show when he better news,” Bryzgalov said. lead the Nashville Predators to OUTDOORS benched slumping goalie — and “Great news, I’m not playing to- their third straight victory. “24/7” breakout star — Ilya Bryz- morrow night. Good news, we Kevin Klein and Matt Halis- galov for Sergei Bobrovsky. have a chance to win the game to- chuk also scored for Nashville. Continued from Page 1B Bryzgalov, the self-deprecating morrow night.” Jarome Iginla, Rene Bourque play the game.” Russian, has failed to live up to The Flyers counted on Bryzga- and Brendan Morrison scored for Workers stuck Christmas trees the nine-year, $51million con- lov to become the goaltender that the Calgary Flames, who have and winter firewood on the fake tract he signed in June and now would lead them to their first lost three straight. snow around the rink as the fin- finds a spot on the bench for the Stanley Cup championship since Kostitsyn’s first goal gave ishing touches were sprinkled on Winter Classic. 1975. He’s 14-8 with a pedestrian Nashville a 2-1lead. His second aproject that started just before With temperatures expected in 3.01goals against average, and made it 4-1and he capped the Thanksgiving. While fans hoped the low 40s, Bryzgalov joked he’d has allowed five, four and five scoring with an empty-net goal. for winter wonderland condi- sip Earl Grey tea to keep warm. goals in three of his last four Iginla, stationed in front of the tions, the two-hour shift will at He could be in hot water after re- starts. crease, beat goaltender Pekka least mean chilly temperatures vealing before Laviolette’s an- “Six, five, next game if I give up Rinne with a wrist shot 3:47 into and less sun. nouncement that Bobrovsky three, it’s going to be progress,” “It’s going to feel different to be would be in charge of trying to Bryzgalov said. the game. out there,” Rangers center Brad stop Marian Gaborik and Ryan His dry wit made him a hit on Klein tied the game with 7:21 left in the first period when he Richards said. “It’ll be, look Callahan instead of him. Lavio- the first three episodes of HBO’s AP PHOTO around for a little bit, but you lette has strict guidelines on how behind-the-scenes look at both Philadelphia Flyers’ Jody Shelley stares at the camera during blasted a slap shot from the blue don’t want to get clocked, so you he presents the day’s starting teams before the Classic. His two practice for the Winter Classic on Sunday in Philadelphia. line that beat goaltender Mikka can’t look too much.” goalie — never a day ahead, rare- little children, meanwhile, bick- Kiprusoff to his glove side. The game is too important to ly at morning skate — and Bryz- ered at a Christmas celebration that talk. something’s gone wrong with The Predators took the lead at gawk at the skyline. galov’s defiance may keep him on over who was more Russian. Bryzgalov admitted Sunday (my) game. Too much thinking. I 2-1when Kostitsyn skated in Flyers coach Peter Laviolette the bench. Laviolette planned to discuss leaving Phoenix for big money wish I got (a) $450,000 salary.” from the right side and beat Ki- made it clear winning the game Laviolette refused to announce his decision with Bryzgalov later and a hockey-mad market has prusoff to his glove side with a between two teams jostling for agoalie even after he was told Sunday. Oh, to be a fly — or a made him feel added pressure. Predators 5, Flames 3 wrist shot from close range with the top spot in the Eastern Con- Bryzgalov spoiled the news. “24/7” camera — on the wall for “I like it here,” he said, “but NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sergei 4:54 remaining in the first. NBA Fondly remembered, Nuggets avenge loss Rose touched so many The Times Leader writer who covered us, and of course with the to Lakers in rematch racing. He just had a passion for it. ‘just had a passion for it’ will "It seemed like it wasn’t a job The Associated Press Celtics over the winless Wash- be laid to rest later this week. for him." DENVER — Danilo Gallinari ington Wizards. That’s because until the day he scored 20 points, Ty Lawson The victory was the Celtics’ suddenly passed away last Thurs- had 17 points and 10 assists and second straight after losing By PAUL SOKOLOSKI day, Rose conducted conversa- the Denver Nuggets beat the their first three. Washington is [email protected] tions -- not interviews. And they Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on 0-4. After losing their opener by As a former major league base- always seemed to run the gam- Sunday night. six to New Jersey, the Wizards ball manager, Dave Miley dealt mut of life. Nene had 13 points for the have lost the last three by 47 with dozens of reporters on a dai- "I know he did a lot more than Nuggets, who avenged a three- points. ly basis. covering baseball," said Miley, point loss to the Lakers in Los John Wall, who was 10 for 37 None of them impressed him who once managed the Cincinna- Angeles less than 24 hours from the field in Washington’s more than the late Clarence Van ti Reds before taking over a Scran- earlier. first three games, was 6-for-13. Rose. ton/Wilkes-Barre baseball team Pau Gasol had 20 points and He had 19 points, eight assists "I’ve known a lot of beat writ- Rose covered since 1998 -- when 11 rebounds and Andrew By- and seven rebounds. ers. He was definitely at the top of they were the Red Barons of the num had 18 points and 16 re- my list," said Miley, who now Phillies organization and then the Heat 129, Bobcats 90 bounds for the Lakers. Kobe manages the Triple-A Scranton/ top affiliate of the New York Yan- Bryant scored 16 points on MIAMI — Chris Bosh scored Wilkes-Barre Yankees. "Not just kees in 2007. 6-of-28 shooting. 20 of his 24 points in the first as a media person and a sports "He’d come into the clubhouse After a seesaw battle for most half, and the Miami Heat im- person. We were able to become wearing all these country music of the final period, the Nuggets proved to 5-0 for the first time friends. shirts," Miley fondly remem- scored the final 11 points to pull in franchise history by rolling "Sometimes that doesn’t hap- bered. "He always treated me well out the win. past the Charlotte Bobcats. pen with the media and sports fig- and it was always good to see him. The 129 points is the most ures." Iwould get on him -- ’I know I’m Cavaliers 98, Nets 82 scored by any NBA team so far It only figures that subjects Van your second-favorite manager.’ I CLEVELAND — Antawn this season and the 39-point Rose covered held him in high es- still think Bombie (former Red Jamison scored 23 points and victory margin matched the the Cleveland Cavaliers made third-largest in Heat history. teem, whether they played their Barons boss Marc Bombard) was 16 3-pointers in a win over the Dwyane Wade scored 22 points games in the professional sports his favorite manager. It’s going to New Jersey Nets. and LeBron James and Mario world or on the local stage. be a little different when we come Kyrie Irving, the No. 1pick in Chalmers each scored 16 for the AP PHOTO Not all of them will make his back into that (PNC Field) stadi- the draft, had 13 points, four Heat. Denver Nuggets forward Nene, front, drives past Los Angeles viewing from 5-8 p.m. today at the um and not having Van around. assists and four rebounds for Lakers forward Pau Gasol, in the first quarter Sunday. John V. Morris Funeral Home at "He was just a special guy." Cleveland (2-2). Mavericks 99, T’wolves 82 625 North Main Street in Wilkes- Blessed with a special gift for Deron Williams led New MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin of this year, meaning it’s been Bulls 104, Grizzlies 64 Barre. But most of them cited an discovering stories that elevated Jersey (1-4) with 16 points. The Love had 25 points and 17 re- 295 days since the franchise’s CHICAGO — Carlos Boozer easy-going personality and caring Rose’s reporting skills above the Nets dropped their fourth bounds and hit two huge 3s in last victory. scored 17 points and grabbed 11 nature that instantly won Rose rest. straight game despite having all the fourth quarter to help the rebounds, and the Chicago fast friends. Rapson points to Rose’s Colum- Magic 102, Raptors 96 "Even if he wasn’t stringing for bo-like style -- playing a lot less in- five starters score in double Minnesota Timberwolves beat Bulls easily won their home ORLANDO, Fla. — Ryan Indianapolis or Louisville or Co- formed than he actually was -- to figures. the Dallas Mavericks, ending an opener, pounding the Memphis 18-game losing streak dating to Anderson scored 24 points and lumbus -- places where I managed draw interesting answers from his Grizzlies. Celtics 94, Wizards 86 last season. led a fourth-quarter rally that before I came here -- he always subjects which he then turned in- WASHINGTON — Rajon The young Wolves closed the sent the Orlando Magic past Derrick Rose finished with 16 made it a point to come in and say to eye-catching stories. Rondo had 18 points, 14 assists game with a 15-0 run and this the Toronto Raptors. points after a slow start. Ronnie hello," Miley said. "That meant a "Van knew his stuff," Rapson and 11 rebounds while Kevin win has been a long time com- Dwight Howard had 19 Brewer scored 17 with Richard lot." said. "But what I like about him Garnett had 24 points and nine ing. They lost the last 15 games points and 15 rebounds for the Hamilton a late scratch because Rose, it seemed, worked his was, he wasn’t a know-it-all. He’d rebounds to lead the Boston of last season and the first three Magic. of a groin injury. charm in just about every arena he always say, ’What do YOU think?’ entered -- whether it be baseball, "He was always there doing sto- basketball or on the harness rac- ries on drivers," Rapson contin- right to stay at home throughout season collapse with a 19-17 loss son. Under first-year coach Jim ing beat at Pocono Downs, where ued, talking about the Pocono PLAYOFFS the AFC playoffs after a 49-21vic- at Miami to fall out of conten- Harbaugh, the 49ers will be the he was a fixture for The Times Downs track. "That was a big tory over Buffalo, which led 21-0. tion. They dropped their final No. 2 seed in the NFC behind Leader in the 1980s and ‘90s. help. I have to compete against It should be comforting to them, three games after taking control Green Bay (15-1) after a 34-27 "I dealt with Van in two areas," high school football, college Continued from Page 1B except the Patriots have lost of the AFC’s final wild-card spot. win at St. Louis. said Dale Rapson, the vice presi- sports, the pros, trying to get sto- complished — to come back and their last two home playoff “We played well in spurts this New Orleans (13-3) is seeded dent of racing at Pocono Downs. ries out. I never really had to ask win the AFC West is very spe- games, and their last three post- season but we weren’t consistent third after a 45-17 win over Car- "I coached girls basketball at Van, really. cial.” season games overall. enough,” said quarterback Mark olina. The Saints will host De- Meyers for a few years when Van "Van always kind of asked me." By winning every game in the “It depends on how we play,” Sanchez, who was among the troit (10-6), which lost at Green second half of the season, the Pa- three-time Super Bowl cham- most inconsistent Jets. “You Bay 45-41. triots own home-field advantage pion Tom Brady said. “It’s great have to ask yourself the tough Atlanta (10-6) defeated Tampa PREMIER BASKETBALL LEAGUE in the AFC playoffs. By losing playing at home. It’s great to questions and clean things up for Bay 45-24 and is seeded fifth in their last three games, the New have a bye. But I think we have to next season. the NFC. It will travel to face the York Jets won’t be going to a concentrate here this week on “It doesn’t feel good now but NFC East champion New York Steamers fall in season opener third straight conference title what we need to do to play our we’ll come back and be just fine.” Giants, who defeated the Dallas game. best football in a couple weeks.” San Francisco (13-3) is just Cowboys in an elimination game The Patriots (13-3) earned the The Jets (8-8) finished a late- fine thanks to a turnaround sea- Sunday night. By TOM ROBINSON lead late in the first quarter. For The Times Leader Robinson scored the last two The Rochester RazorSharks points of the first quarter before banged off two Redskins defend- second half when running back down and 55th catch overall this raised their championship ban- Rochester opened the second EAGLES ers at the 3-yard line and darted Roy Helu took a dump-off pass 47 season for Jackson, who was ham- ner from 2011, then got their 2012 quarter with a basket. into the end zone with a 7-yard yards for a touchdown. And after pered by injuries and an ongoing season started a bit early with a The Steamers then went on a touchdown catch with 1:44 re- Henery converted a 20-yard field contract dispute through 2011. 107-98 New Year’s Eve victory 16-0 run, which included 11 points by Commons, the first Continued from Page 1B maining in the second quarter. goal, Graham Gano answered for "I stuck with it, fought through, over the visiting Scranton/ player the franchise selected in "Very disappointing," Jackson "I appreciate their toughness," Washington with a 27-yard kick to regardless of how I started," Jack- Wilkes-Barre Steamers in the Pre- mier Basketball League opener. the draft. Commons, a 6-foot-8 said of the season. Reid said of his players. "We keep the Redskins close, 13-10 son said. forward from South Carolina-Ai- Vick threw for 335 yards, tight didn’t winenoughofthemtokeep early in the fourth quarter. The Eagles pulled away for Jerice Crouch led Rochester with 21 points, four assists and ken, has had success profession- end Brent Celek and backup wide going on. But I appreciate the That’s when Jackson delivered good when Vick found Celek with ally in Europe and Asia. two steals. Crouch was a starter receiver Chad Hall each snagged guys battling through the season his game-breaking play. a4-yard touchdown toss and Le- Rochester fought back from on the championship team. atouchdown catch, and Dion Le- right through today." He sprinted down the field, cut wis sprinted 9 yards for a score the 46-38 deficit and took a 56-54 The game, which was the de- wis put an exclamation point on The 5-11 Redskins fought back, between two defenders, and within the final six minutes. lead at the halftime buzzer when but of the Steamers, was played victory with a 9-yard touchdown behind a 113-yard rushing day grabbed a 62-yard bomb from If only they played this way dur- Todd McCoy scored on the re- in front of a crowd of 6,017 at the bound after a Crouch steal and a run with just under two minutes from former Penn State star run- Vick before waltzing into the end ing a 4-8 start. Blue Cross Arena. remaining. ning back Evan Royster. zone with a 20-10 Eagles lead. "You just think about the game missed 3-pointer by Keith Friel. It did not take long for the The RazorSharks wore the "Right now, it feels like it’s "I was able to make some cuts "That was a heck of a play," we could have won," Vick said. Steamers to establish their offen- over," Eagles coach Andy Reid and get around people," Royster Reid said. "He was double- "You can’t cry over spilled milk. Steamers down with their depth. sive leaders. While four players were account- said. "But it’s a good way to start said. "I was just glad that I got on- teamed, the ball was thrown a lit- What’s done is done. You can’t Chris Commons scored 21 of ing for 89 of the 98 Scranton/ off the new year." to the roster and was able to make tle bit short. DeSean weaved his change the past. his game-high 34 points and Rob Wilkes-Barre points, all 12 Roch- The Eagles started strong adifference." way through and made a great "That’s the unfortunate thing Robinson had 16 of his 26 in the ester players got at least 12 min- enough Sunday, as Vick hit Celek His hard running Sunday paid play." about this. It feels so right right first half. utes of playing time and 11 of with a 30-yard bullet to set up off for the Redskins. It was the kind of game-chang- now, (with) everybody jelling to- The Steamers jumped to a 15-9 them scored. McCoy provided 15 Alex Henery’s 35-yard field goal With the Eagles keying on ing play the Eagles have come to gether. It just feels right. That’s lead, but the RazorSharks had points and Aaron Williams had13 in the first quarter. That lead grew Royster, Washington pulled with- expect in the past from Jackson. going to carry over into next sea- two eight-point streaks for an points and nine rebounds while to 10-0 by halftime, when Hall in10-7 on the opening drive of the But it was only the fourth touch- son." overall run of 18-5 and a 36-28 coming off the bench. CMYK

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Marks are Badgers, Ducks meet in reach in a clash of styles

Wisconsin follows a traditional them in the at Orlando past, and Ore- playbook, while Oregon is gon always has Gamecocks, Cornhuskers willing to try almost anything. something new chasing milestones in their for you. People are going to see 2011 season finale today. By GREG BEACHAM UP NEXT something spe- AP Sports Writer cial in this PASADENA, Calif. — The Wisconsin vs. matchup.” By KYLE HIGHTOWER Rose Bowl is a living archive of Oregon Bielema was Associated Press Writer football tradition. Every year, TV: 5:07 p.m., adefensive line- ORLANDO, Fla. —South Car- teams participate in the same ESPN man at Iowa in olina and Nebraska both entered oceanside pep rallies, Disneyland WHERE: Pasa- the 1991 Rose dena, Calif. the 2011 college football season AP PHOTO visits and Hollywood beef-eating Bowl, which primed to make a run at confer- Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is considered a potential No. 1overall pick in the up- extravaganzas before those flo- featured the ence championships. coming NFL draft. wered parade floats glide down most total points (80) in the Those aspirations didn’t pan Colorado Boulevard right before game’s history. That record could out. But entering Monday’s Cap- the game. fall before sunset in Arroyo Seco ital One Bowl, the No. 10 Game- All that history suits No. 9 Wis- if quarterback Russell Wilson cocks and No. 21 Cornhuskers consin perfectly. Coach Bret Bie- gets the Badgers (11-2) rolling are more than willing to settle for lema has built a Midwest power- and Oregon’s Darron Thomas one final victory to end a year of house by largely adhering to tra- can orchestrate his offense’s usu- transition for both. ditional styles and schemes, de- al success. The Cornhuskers (9-3) are termined to win Rose Bowls with “We’ll be comfortable from the wrapping up their first year in unapologetically old-fashioned jump, because we’ve already the Big10 with a chance to win10 football. played in these types of games be- games for the And though No. 6 Oregon usu- fore,” said Thomas, a redshirt at third consecu- ally seems to be visiting our plan- the Rose Bowl two years ago. “Ev- tive year. et from the near future, coach erybody wants to knock us off, so For the Chip Kelly’s Ducks also love ev- they come with their best punch. Gamecocks ery bit of the history they see out It’s not really pressure, but we (10-2), the goal of their mirrored helmets. want to win one.” is also all about The last two losers of the Rose Both teams head into the Rose UP NEXT the numbers as Bowl will return Monday for a Bowl with impressive pedigrees they look to be chance at redemption in the 98th of recent success — except in Nebraska vs. the first team in edition of the Granddaddy of bowl games. South Carolina program histo- Them All, matching two offenses Two-time Big Ten champion TV: 1p.m., ry to post11 vic- with thoroughly disparate strate- Wisconsin lost the Rose Bowl to ESPN WHERE: Orlan- tories. gies for racking up similarly huge TCU last year, while three-time do, Fla. “It’s impor- AP PHOTO numbers on the scoreboard. Pac-12 champion Oregon was tant to all of us Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden has been one of the top players in the game at “You can’t get two teams much beaten by Ohio State two years to try to do his position this season. more different than these, but ago before falling in the BCS title things that have never been done that’s why I think it’s going to be a game last January. The Ducks are before,” South Carolina coach great game,” said Bielema, who the only school playing in their Steve Spurrier said. has led the Badgers to their first third straight BCS bowl this sea- Is it the best he’s ever had at back-to-back Rose Bowls in a doz- son, while the Badgers are look- South Carolina? Top QBs meet in desert en years. “We do things a certain ing for just their second bowl win “Usually as coaches, we like to way at Wisconsin like we’ve done in five years. say, one of the best,” he said. “Ob- viously if we’re successful it will Oklahoma State, Stanford mature and certainly could give the big Car- go down in the history books as meet to prove who is best of prolific ones dinal a run in the Fiesta Bowl. the best. No question about that. out there. Agile and accurate with a big “I really believe this team has the rest at Fiesta Bowl. Stanford’s right arm, Weeden came seem- Michigan State, Georgia achieved just about as much as it Andrew Luck ingly out of nowhere to pile up possibly could. And hopefully has been pro- yards and touchdowns as a ju- we’ll find out (Monday),” he By JOHN MARSHALL UP NEXT jected as the nior and continued it this sea- both aim for strong finish said. AP College Football Writer No. 1overall son, putting together one of the Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Stanford vs. pick in the most impressive two-year runs By FRED GOODALL the last bowl going into the offseason on a pos- Fiesta Bowl has just about ev- Oklahoma St. NFL draft al- in Oklahoma State history. AP Sports Writer game for us,” TV: 8:37 p.m., itive note was the only focus this erything you could ask for from ESPN most since his He forced people across the TAMPA, Fla. — Losing the fi- Richt said. week. abowl game: two of the nation’s WHERE: at days at Strat- country to learn how to spell his nal game is tough for any team, Richt said “I can just put it this way, win- best teams, most explosive of- Glendale, Ariz. ford High in last name — it ends with “en,” especially one that’s had the type UP NEXT while the Bull- ning’s a lot better than losing - fenses and underrated defens- Houston. Last not “on” — with his prodigious of success that led 12th-ranked dogs’ disap- whether it’s a bowl game or any- es, ready-for-the-NFL quarter- year’s Heis- numbers and throws. Michigan State and No. 18 Geor- Michigan St. pointing per- thing else,” he said. backs and this year’s best case man Trophy runner-up, he Weeden isn’t mature beyond gia to the Outback Bowl. vs. Georgia formance “Someone’s going to win this for changing the BCS. made it two straight just misses his years like Luck, though. BCS hopefuls until they lost TV: 1p.m., ABC against UCF game and someone’s going to OK, so maybe there’s no na- after returning for a stellar se- He’s just mature; a 28-year-old the championship games of their WHERE: Tam- hasn’t been lose it. That’s the way it’s going tional title on the line. LSU and nior season. former professional baseball conferences, the Spartans and pa, Fla. much of a moti- to be. I know both teams are go- Alabama get that honor under Prototypically sized, decep- player who’s married and Bulldogs are eager to rebound vation in pre- ing to play hard and want to win the current BCS format. tively agile and mature beyond doesn’t get caught up by trivial- and finish on a winning note paring for the in the worst way. And that’s Still, when No. 3 Oklahoma his years, Luck tore through ities that might slip up younger Monday Outback Bowl, it did spur his what’s going to make the game State and No. 4 Stanford play Stanford’s record book almost players. Michigan State has dropped players in the months leading up great.” Monday night at University of as often as he did opposing de- “He is great. He has put up five consecutive bowl games, to this season. Earlier this season being able Phoenix Stadium, it figures to fenses and improved his NFL- numbers. He has done it win- four of them under coach Mark “You talk about energy, there to achieve any kind of milestone be one of those can’t-miss ready resume by calling some ning,” Stanford co-defensive co- Dantonio. Georgia is 7-3 in holi- wasn’t a whole lot of it. They didn’t seem like it would be pos- shows, the kind that leaves fans of his own plays this season. ordinator Derek Mason said. day appearances under Mark played harder than us, they sible for South Carolina. asking “Did you see that?” the “There is a reason why he is “Any time you can do that, you Richt, but hasn’t forgotten how it played better than us, the played The Gamecocks started the next day. going to be the first player put yourself in an elite category felt heading home following a dis- more physical than us, they de- season 4-0 before coming up a “This is about as good as it picked in the draft, because he of quarterbacks. That’s what he appointing loss to Central Flor- served to win the game that day, field goal short against Auburn. gets right here,” Oklahoma is very good at what he does is.” ida in last season’s Liberty Bowl. there’s no question about that. I Then, problems increased. State quarterback Brandon and he’s had a lot of success the Led by their two quarter- Neither team is dwelling on the think our players understood Embattled quarterback Ste- Weeden. “I’m pretty sure every- last couple years,” Oklahoma backs, Oklahoma State and importance of setting the tone for why they won and why we phen Garcia, suspended twice in body around the country will be State coach Mike Gundy said. Stanford have the kind of of- asuccessful 2012, though they didn’t.” the spring for the fifth time dur- watching.” Gundy’s quarterback is no fenses that turn defensive coor- concede the offseason won’t Michigan State hasn’t won a ing his career, was dismissed in Might as well start with the slouch. dinators inside-out at night try- seem nearly as long coming off a bowl game since beating Fresno early October after a failed alco- quarterbacks. They are, after Weeden won’t challenge ing to figure ways of slowing win. State in the 2001Silicon Valley hol test. all, two of the most intelligent, Luck for the No. 1pick, but he them down. “I don’t think anybody enjoyed Bowl.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Syracuse rips DePaul for 15th consecutive win

The Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — John victory overall and 43rd straight gan won its seventh straight. ROSEMONT, Ill. — Kris Henson scored 21 points and at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Julian Welch and Rodney Joseph scored 22 points and No. North Carolina won its seventh Zack Rosen had 11 points for Williams had 11 points each for 1Syracuse used its defense and straight overall and 26th the Quakers (6-8). Minnesota. depth to rout DePaul 87-68 on straight at the Smith Center. Sunday, the unbeaten Orange’s Harrison Barnes added 20 No. 14 Marquette 81, Cincinnati 66, 15th straight victory. points for the Tar Heels (13-2). Villanova 77 No. 22 Pittsburgh 63 C.J. Fair added 16 points, They shot 54 percent, built a MILWAUKEE — Darius John- PITTSBURGH — JaQuon Dion Waiters had 13 and Fab 55-26 rebounding advantage, son-Odom matched a season- Parker scored a career-high 21 Melo scored 12 points to go used a 33-10 run late in the first high with 24 points to lead points and Sean Kilpatrick add- half to take a 31-point halftime Marquette. with six blocks for the Orange ed 19 for streaking Cincinnati. (15-0, 2-0 Big East). lead. They cruised from there to Reserve forward Davante The Bearcats (11-3, 1-0 Big Syracuse opened 18-0 last break the arena record establish- Gardner had 13 points and a East) have won six straight season and the Orange’s best ed from 1992-94. career-high 10 rebounds for the games since a brawl against start under coach Jim Boeheim Golden Eagles (12-2, 1-0 Big was 19 straight wins to kick off No. 7 Duke 85, Penn 55 East). crosstown rival Xavier last 1999-2000. DURHAM, N.C. — Ryan Mouphtaou Yarou had 14 month led to the suspension of AP PHOTO DePaul (9-4, 0-1) had its five- Kelly had 18 points and 12 re- points for the Wildcats (7-7, 0-2) several players, including star Syracuse’s Scoop Jardine, right, drives past DePaul’s Charles game winning streak snapped bounds to lead Duke. and JayVaughn Pinkston had a forward Yancy Gates. McKinney during the first half Sunday in Rosemont, Ill. and dropped to 3-18 all-time Seth Curry added 15 points career-high 13. Nasir Robinson had 19 points facing No. 1-ranked teams. Cle- for the Blue Devils (12-1), who and Ashton Gibbs added 18 for EVANSTON, Ill. — Drew streak. veland Melvin led the Blue scored 20 of the game’s first 24 No. 18 Michigan 61, the Panthers, who lost their Crawford scored 21 points Sun- Tim Frazier led Penn State Demons with 23 points. points. Duke led by 18 points at Minnesota 56 third straight game. day night, reaching the 1,000- (8-7, 0-2) with 16 points. Jer- halftime and by as many as 34 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Fresh- point milestone for his North- maine Marshall had 14 and No. 5 North Carolina 102, after the break, sending the man Trey Burke scored a sea- Northwestern 68, western career, and the Wildcats Cammeron Woodyard added 11 Monmouth 65 Blue Devils to their fifth straight son-high 27 points and Michi- Penn State 56 snapped a two-game losing for the Nittany Lions. CMYK

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LCCC Literary Arts Society honors veterans The Luzerne County Community College Literary Arts Society (LAS) recently held its fourth annual Veterans Day program at the college’s Campus Center. The program included remarks by Mark S. Grochocki, constituent services representative of Senator John Yud- ichak’s office; Gerald Mullery, Pennsylvania State Representative, 119th Legislative District; Thomas P. Leary, president, LCCC; Joseph Chilson, president, LAS; and Jim Shovlin, LCCC counselor and Coast Guard veteran. The program also included the Presentation of the Colors by the 109th Field Artillery Color Guard; the National Anthem sung by student Susan Porter Allen; and a video featuring interviews about Veterans Day created in cooperation with the college’s Broad- cast Communications Department. At the program, from left, first row: Gerald Mullery, Newport Township, guest speaker; Tasha Olszyk, Tunkhannock; Susan Porter Allen, Mountain Top, vice president, LAS; Joseph Chilson, Hanover Township, president, LAS; Paula Ritten- house, Plymouth, treasurer, LAS; Allison Williams, Kingston, secre- tary, LAS; and Grochocki. Second row: Ryan Thiel, Nanticoke, SPC, B BTRY, 1/109th FA; John Eisenhauer, Dallas, PFC, HHB, 1/109th FA; David Langdon, Wyoming, PFC, A BTRY, 1/109th FA; Lisa Owens, Muh- lenberg, secretary, counseling and student support services, LCCC; Leary; Mary Stchur, Kingston, adviser, LAS and associate professor, Daddow-Isaacs post members visit veterans English; Shovlin; Tristen Vanderlick, Exeter, PFC, A BTRY, 1/109th FA; Sean Haines, Nanticoke, PFC, B BTRY, 1/109th FA; and Thomas M. Members from the Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672 recently visited the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Duffy, SFC, Kingston, senior career counselor, A BTRY, 1/109th FA. and delivered Christmas greetings and gifts to the hospitalized veterans. Some of the participants, from left, first row, are Mike Brian, John Emil Sr. (Santa Claus), Mary Miller and Clarence J. Michael. Second row: Joe Kelley.

Harveys Lake post makes donation to VA department Harveys LakeAmerican Le- gion Post 967 recently made a donation of $500 to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. At the check presentation, from left, are Albert Barcheski and Vincent L. Riccardo Jr., public affairs officer and staff assistant to the director.

Abike built just for him Six-year-old Miles Crawford of Susquehanna and his mother, Nicole Crawford, recently visited Allied Rehab Hospital to pick up a John Deere bike adapted for his use through Allied’s free Toy Adaptation Program. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 1, Miles has had sur- gery and many struggles, but just celebrated his fifth year of remis- sion. He has many challenges still, due to residual effects of chemo JLW Mt. Laurel Lions and radiation. He uses a communication device to speak and has bring holiday cheer developmental delays. With the bike, from left, kneeling: Nicole Craw- ford with Miles; Ann Romanosky, occupational therapy supervisor; to VA Residents Center and Amy Frantz, director of occupational therapy. Standing: Jeff Warner, Allied volunteer, and Bob Longworth, adaptive equipment The Joseph L. Wroblewski technician. (JLW) Mt. Laurel Lions Club recently entertained the resi- dents of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- ter’s Resident Center. Accordion DEVASTATED BY THE FLOOD? music was provided by Dick Yurish and Christmas carols We’re Here To Help! were sung. Donuts and coffee were distributed along with 100% Made in the U.S.A. Christmas cards and bags of Lowest price cabinets! Not imported from China cookies. To join the club, contact Joan Milligan at 823-6035. Some of the participants, from Maple Oak left, first row, are Elsie Belmont, Oak 60.26 76.05 Raised 69.62 87.75 Ann Rose and Yurish. Second Panel row: Karen Daniels, Rosemary 71.37 90.09 98.28 Dressler, Darlene Walkowiak, 84.83 109.40 76.05 80.15 103.55 Eileen Yurish, Charlotte McAdar- 101. 21 126.30 108.81 129.87 86.58 111.74 ro, Jean Bohac and Milligan. 115.25 140.99 103.55 129.29 119.93 143.91 108.23 137. 48 126.95 155.61 109.98 142.16 155.61 186.62 120.51 152.69 171. 41 199.49 119.34 151. 52 180.18 215.87 74.30 91.26 191. 30 229.32 78.98 101. 21 136.31 136.31 81.90 105.89 145.08 145.08 90.09 115.83 Plymouth Auxiliary 235.76 282.56 91.85 126.36 135.14 170.82 143.33 181. 94 holds Christmas party 163.80 203.58 123.44 138.06 141. 57 178.43 212.94 270.27 156.78 196.56 The V.F.W. Auxiliary 1425, 253.31 324.09 Plymouth, recently held its December monthly meeting and Christmas party at Konefal’s, 111.15 145.08 163.80 197. 15 Edwardsville. President Irene 119.34 149.18 184.86 228.15 Augustine announced the auxil- iary had reached 100% member- Dove Tail Drawers, Excellent Finish, Amish Workmanship ship. The group meets the sec- Bring in your Oak raised panel is solid not veneer cabinet Best value in kitchen cabinets anywhere ond Monday of each month at measurements the Plymouth V.F.W. Post home, Free delivery, Fully Assembled, Installation Available Main Street, Plymouth. Members gave donations to the cancer fund, sang Christmas carols and exchanged gifts. At the party, $124600 $157000 from left, first row: Judy Kosten- bauder; Ann Marie Stewart; Augustine, president and party Showroom Hours co-chairman; Lila Stone, secre- Daily: 8 Til 4:30 tary; and Joan Bohinski. Second Wed & Thurs: 8 Til 8 row: Terri Palchanis, vice presi- Sat: 8 Til Noon dent and party chairman; Betty Warehouse Closed Kraszewski, treasurer; Florence Louis Industrial Drive, Old Forge 4:30 Daily • Noon on Sat. Killian; Frances Thorne; and 344-0443 or 457-6774 Rosemary Gawat. 238326 CMYK

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Erik J. Massaker Michael J. Maslowski II Erik James Massaker, son of Michael John Maslowski II, son James and Carrie Massaker, of Tanya Sims and Michael Mas- Kingston, is celebrating his ninth lowski, Nanticoke, celebrated his birthday today, Jan. 2. Erik is a first birthday Dec. 29. Michael is Maron receives Scouting Award grandson of Dan and Carol agrandson of the late George Sekel, Forty Fort, and the late and Loretta Maslowski and Richard Maron, Wapwallopen, a member of Teamsters Local 401, James and Dorothy Massaker, Sandra Trzeciak, all of Nanticoke, became the 23rd recipient of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Coun- Plymouth Township. He is a and Martin Paveletz, Kingston. cil’s George Meany Scouting Award. The award is recognized nation- great-grandson of George Ker- He is a great-grandson of Anna ally and approved by the AFL-CIO Executive Council in cooperation estes Sr., Wilkes-Barre Township. Guravich, Nanticoke. Michael has with the Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes adult union members Erik has a sister, Sarah, 14, and a asister, Cassandra, 10. who have made significant contributions towards today’s youth brother, Neil, 6. through Boy Scouts of America programs. It is the highest honor that Waste Management gives grant to JA can be bestowed upon a union scout member and each central labor council across America is permitted to present one award annually. Teagan T. Bienkowski Waste Management recently presented a $5,000 Educational Im- The award was presented to Maron by James Murphy, president, provement Tax Credit grant to Junior Achievement of Northeast Teamsters Local 401. Maron is employed by YRC Freight and has Teagan Thomas Bienkowski, son Pennsylvania Inc. The grant will support Junior Achievement’s busi- been a member of Teamsters Local 401for the past 25 years. He has of Renee Bienkowski, Swoyers- ness and entrepreneurial programs for kindergarten through high been actively involved with the Columbia Montour Boy Scout Council, ville, and Craig Bienkowski, Glen school students. Junior Achievement will provide programs for more serving in various volunteer and leadership capacities. Maron and his Lyon, is celebrating his third than 10,000 students from Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, family were recognized at the November meeting of the Greater birthday today, Jan. 2. Teagan is Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wilkes-Barre Labor Council. Members of the Greater Wilkes-Barre agrandson of George and Char- Wayne and Wyoming counties this year. Waste Management has Labor Council’s Executive Board with Maron at the award presenta- lotte Demko, Swoyersville, and provided Junior Achievement with $30,000 in EITC grant funds since tion, from left: Ed Harry, president; Maron; Murphy; Patrick Connors, Ed and Lois Bienkowski, Nanti- 2004. At the check presentation, from left, is Melissa Turlip, president, treasurer; Bill Herbert, secretary; and Donald Engleman, vice presi- coke. He has a brother, Anthony, Junior Achievement of Northeast Pennsylvania Inc., and John Ham- dent. 12, and a sister, Saraya, 4. brose, Waste Management.

Wells Fargo gives donation to Domestic Violence Service Center Fraternal Societies collect items for Domestic Violence Service Center The Wells Fargo Plains Township Store recently presented a $1,000 grant to the Domestic Violence The Fraternal Societies of Northeast Pennsylvania recently presented a donation to the Domestic Service Center (DVSC) as part of its Community Partners Program. The program was developed to Violence Service Center as part of ‘Make a Difference Day.’ The donation included household items, provide local stores with the opportunity to select non-profits of their choice to receive Wells Fargo bed linens and health and hygiene products. Representatives of the various fraternal societies, from Foundation grants. The Domestic Violence Service Center has been providing quality services to bat- left, first row: Terri Rumensky; Felicia Perlick; Martha Iskra, president, Fraternal Societies; and Alice tered and homeless women and their children since 1976. At the check presentation, from left: Grego- Czyzyk. Second row: Bernard Kolodziej; Bernie Regis; John C. Andrzejewski III; Mary Jo Savage; There- ry Collins, president, Community Bank; Karen Fritz, manager, Wells Fargo Plains Township Store; Nina sa Kluchinski; Nina C. Dei Tos, development director, Domestic Violence Service Center; Charlotte L. C. Dei Tos, development director, DVSC; and Gregory Redden, regional president, Wells Fargo. Androckitis; and Magdalen Iskra.

Heinz Rehab recognizes volunteers, auxiliary Plains Rotary welcomes new members Allied Services Heinz Rehab Hospital recently held a holiday New members of the Rotary Club of Plains were inducted at a luncheon for its volunteers and auxiliary. They gathered in the recent meeting at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. The new mem- Rose Brader Dining Room, named in memory of an original mem- bers, inducted by District 7410’s Governor Paul O’Malia, are Shelly ber and recently completely redecorated by funds raised by the Centini, Peter Kizis and Robert Morgan. The Rotary Club of Plains group. Tom Pugh, retired administrator of the hospital, thanked Cadettes volunteer at Camp Orchard Hill meets 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, the volunteers for their hard work, and Marianne Sailus, chaplain Route 315, Plains Township. To become a member, contact Past of the hospital, played Christmas songs on the piano. Some of the Members of Cadette Troop 33850, Kingston, recently helped serve District Governor Paul Muczynski at 570-825-4724, or visit the participants, from left: Dolores Antonik; Carl Puscavage; Mary dinner to the homeless men staying at Camp Orchard Hill, Trucksville. Rotary District 7410 web site at www.rotarydistrict7410.org. At the Yuknavich, director of Heinz Rehab volunteers and auxiliary; Ger- Participants, from left, are Shannon Phillips, Morgan Klosko, Mandi induction ceremony, from left, are Kizis, President Tom Malloy, aldine Revitt; Dorothy Kashula; Marguerite Jones; Linda Mitchell; Zawadski, Casssidy Taylor, Mercedes Jasterzenski and Addy Najib. Morgan, Centini and O’Malia. and Robert Mitchell.

M&T makes donation Photo Affair Photography to Family Services Assoc. helps Toys for Tots Toys collected in lieu of sitting The M&T Charitable Foundation fees at A Photo Affair Photog- recently presented a holiday dona- raphy Studio in Kingston through tion in the amount of $3,000 to November and December 2011 the Family Service Association of were recently donated to the Wyoming Valley (FSAWV). At the Toys For Tots Program. Ian Caval- check presentation, from left: Ruth ari, a Webelo from Pack 193 in Kemmerer and Tony Orlando, Swoyersville, helped pack the FSAWV; Mary Ann Lambert, M&T collected toys and deliver them Bank; Mike Zimmerman, FSAWV; to the U.S. Marine Corps barracks and Malcolm Williams, M&T Bank. in Wyoming. His help will go towards his Citizenship Badge. With some of the toys, from left: Ian Cavalari; Santa; and Kim Cavalari, owner and photog- rapher at A Photo Affair. CMYK

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Dear Abby: I have the circumstances surrounding your her. She’s in her 90s, isolated from I’m advising you to do as your father a problem that hap- reason for not wanting a celebration, her family and desperately searching has suggested. If he were stronger, pens once a year — DEAR ABBY it’s time to talk to your supervisor or for answers. I can only imagine it he would have insisted decades ago my birthday at work. someone in human resources. I see no stems from some disagreement dat- that his mother be treated with re- There’s a huge pot- ADVICE reason why you should have to suffer ing back to before I was born. spect. That he would allow her to be luck with cake, ban- unconditional love I craved as a child. emotional stress so that everyone can I can’t believe Grandma Jane has ridiculed or treated rudely in his pres- ners, gifts and a card I have tried bowing out, but I am have a party on your birthday. done anything to deserve being ence is shameful. that has been circu- told, “Oh, come on! We ALL have to forced to die alone, and it hurts know- While you can’t heal the breach, lating around the office for a week. go through this.” I went so far as to Dear Abby: My mother never liked ing my mother would be so vindictive you can remain supportive of your I cringe at the attention. Everyone confide to the party planners why I’m my paternal grandmother. Grandma out of spite. grandmother. When she can no lon- means well, but these celebrations are so uncomfortable. To my horror, a “Jane” was tolerated, but often Grandma’s good health can’t last ger live independently, she will need pure torture for me. few of them began complaining about treated as an object of ridicule or con- forever. I worry what will happen someone to help her or to move her It goes back to my childhood. how hard they worked pulling every- tempt. My sister unquestioningly ab- when she can no longer live indepen- to assisted living. The ideal person to Growing up, we were very poor, and thing together. It was like hearing my sorbed my mother’s prejudice against dently. I believe in reconciliation, , watch over her then would be you. my parents made it clear that sacri- parents all over again. her and is blatantly rude to her. but I know I am in the minority. What fices had been made for my “big day,” Over the years I have grown close can I possibly do? To receive a collection of Abby’s most Am I being too sensitive? I’d appre- memorable — and most frequently re- which always ended up with me guilt- ciate your opinion. to Grandma Jane. My husband and — Loyal Daughter, Caring quested — poems and essays, send a busi- ridden and in tears. — Spare Me in Michigan I visit her regularly. Dad knows, but Granddaughter ness-sized, self-addressed envelope, plus As an adult, I celebrate my birthday says it’s better if Mom doesn’t know. check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: Dear Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. with my husband and son. We keep Dear Spare Me: Because you have Grandma has asked me several Dear Loyal And Caring: Not know- Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. it low-key and I’m surrounded by the tried talking to your co-workers about times if I know why Mom dislikes ing the details of what caused the rift, (Postage is included.) UNIVERSAL SUDOKU CRYPTOQUOTE HOROSCOPE BY HOLIDAY MATHIS ARIES (March 21-April 19). The SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t opinions of others won’t mat- let some idea about yourself ter as you become more deeply get in the way of finding happi- immersed in your interest. The ness. Can you prove this idea is thrill you get from learning over- the truth beyond a shadow of a rides any self-consciousness you doubt? If you can’t, it’s time to once experienced. let it go. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). will benefit from reviewing the You might be surprised how hard chain of causation. Your honesty it is for some people to be happy and willingness to look in detail for others. Your high emotional at what your part may have IQ is apparent in the way you been will enable you to see a support another person in good solution. fortune without feeling like you GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re wish it were you. game for fun and amusement, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It is and the world seems to know natural to pick up mannerisms, this about you. You will get the sayings and attitudes from peo- chance to practice the spectrum ple you admire. Sometimes you of mirth — smiling and laughing. do this unconsciously, but right CANCER (June 22-July 22). You now you benefit from conscious- have to step back in order to get ly picking and choosing what you closer. Being too involved in the want to adopt. minutiae will blind you to the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). One true reality. Removing yourself person’s perceived perfection from a scene will help you see it can inspire another person to GOREN BRIDGE for what it is. feel rather flawed. It’s a trap that LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Even those can be avoided through honesty WITH OMAR SHARIF & TANNAH HIRSCH who usually are quite mellow and a down-to-earth attitude. may seem irritable. Tempers may PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You flare, but they will ratchet down don’t want every encounter to PREVIOUS DAY’S SOLUTION when you remove yourself from be meaningful, and yet in some a problem. ways that’s exactly what’s going VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Take a on today. Your interactions, how- break. Ideas won’t come to a ever casual, matter immensely. stressed-out mind. So do what TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 2). you can to make yourself more You’ll enjoy visual and emotional comfortable. What would it take harmony in your immediate for you to be more at ease with environment. You’ll benefit from your surroundings? erring on the side of caution LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You can’t concerning finance and trusting say “I love you” too much today. new partners. What builds slowly There’s someone you know who will be strong. March brings a really needs to hear those words windfall. Love pursues you in and probably hasn’t heard them May. Leo and Cancer people in a long while. You’ll lead with adore you. Your lucky numbers your compassion. are: 3, 19, 14, 30 and 6.

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Mentalist sees problems about people will be available,” ahead in 2012, keeps election he says. “Once you have opened Pandora’s Box, you can’t close it.” forecast under wraps. •Violence will increase in sports and schools. Sports already are becoming By KATHY LAUER-WILLIAMS more violent on the field and The (Allentown) Morning Call among audiences, from profes- Most of us will just have to wait sional sports all the way down to and see what 2012 brings. But the youth sports, Kreskin says. He Amazing Kreskin, the renowned blames the 24-hour media diet of mentalist who honed his skills televised violence that has “de- more than 60 years ago in south sensitized the public.” He says vi- Bethlehem, says he has an eye in- olent movies as well as the in- to the future. crease in reality shows which Kreskin, a Montclair, N.J., na- show people fighting all the time tive, routinely predicts presiden- have also contributed. tial and Super Bowl winners. He “We’ve seen so much, it no predicted Barack Obama would longer has any impact on us,” he win in 2008 and the Giants would says. “You have to wonder what win the Super Bowl with a 3- we are teaching our young peo- point spread. ple.” Kreskin already has made his •Many sports figures will go prediction for the 2012 presiden- bankrupt. tial election, but he isn’t sharing Athletes who are being paid that information yet. He says he millions of dollars to play a sport spent 28 hours working on it. have become “spoiled brats,” He says he is “very certain that Kreskin says. Kreskin specifically Iam correct and stand by this pre- predicts that in the next seven diction.” Locked copies of his pre- years, six of the current New York dictions are being held by talk Jets will lose everything and go show host Jimmy Fallon, Las Ve- bankrupt. gas reporter Robin Leach and “No wonder it is hard for par- New Jersey radio host Jessie ents to guide children,” Kreskin Frees. They will be revealed after says. “These sports figures are the election in November. not good role models.” In an interview, Kreskin re- •Schools will give teachers vealed some of his general opin- AP FILE PHOTO more authority. ions/predictions about the coun- Actor Tom Hanks and mentalist ’The Amazing Kreskin’ meet up in March 2009 at a special screening of ’The Great Buck Howard’ The increase in crime and de- try for 2012, most of which are hosted by The Cinema Society and Brooks Brothers in New York. sensitization to violence also will not very pretty. lead to more violent behavior in •Crime will increase nation- can arrive. Since neighborhoods will buy guns, Kreskin says. “The should instead get a job for a nology. schools, Kreskin says. He pre- wide. have become so isolated and peo- gun industry will soar,” he says. while or do some traveling. He It finally is happening, Big dicts the climate in which teach- says he has predicted this in the Brother is watching you, Kreskin Kreskin says as the economy ple don’t get to know other in the “Owning weaponry is always ers are afraid to discipline stu- past and institutions are now says. People in the future will continues to struggle and unem- community, criminals will be powerful when there is a break- dents out of fear of backlash from starting to recommend that stu- have little personal privacy. ployment remains high, the able to get away with this tactic. down in society.” However he parents will change. amount of crime will increase “The only answer is to make says gun owners are “under a de- dent take time off before starting “Satellites will pinpoint a per- college. son in a crowd,” Kreskin says. “Parents will come to their caused by “the breakdown of neighbors aware that they have lusion that carrying a weapon “There is benefit in learning “When you go for a job, every de- senses and start being more sup- American society.” watch out for other neighbors,” will protect them,” because it will what the real world is all about tail about you will be researched portive of teachers,” Kreskin “We have become socially dys- Kreskin says. “What we need is not. and taking a break from college,” on the Internet.” says. “Our educational system functional and there will not be stronger family structure and the •Fewer high school students Kreskin says. He says efforts to stem the flow has eroded. Parents will realize enough police to protect us,” return of neighborhoods. People will go right to college. •Everything about people’s of information will fail. “Every re- kids learn more from their fail- Kreskin says. He says the new have to look out for each other.” Kreskin says fewer students lives will be accessible with tech- corded piece of information ures than from their successes.” style of criminal will work in •More people will own guns. will go right from high school to teams, breaking into homes and Aby-product of the increasing college and thinks this is a good getting out quickly before police crime rate is that more people idea. He believes young people

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