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WILKES-BARRE, PA timesleader.com TuESdAy, SEPTEmBER 3, 2013 50¢ WyomingArea strike is on for today what should be the fourth day of progress, teachers will not be ranging from 1.83 percent to Teachers may school, and likely until the end returning to the classroom until 3.02 percent in each of the of the month. Sept. 30. seven years. The district offered not be back Teachers of the Wyoming Dolman said the last round of raises from 2.28 percent to 2.86 Area Education Association talks were held Thursday, and percent for five years, but not until Sept. 30 begin a strike today after more there was “some movement on for the 2011-2012 school year, than three years of failed nego- the side of the (school) board” in which a wage freeze was pro- tiations on a teachers contract — the removal of a true wage posed. STEVE MOCARSKY that expired in August 2010. freeze for the 2011-12 school The teachers have proposed [email protected] The union announced the year. But the board’s offer also a seven-year contract and the strike in July, hoping nearly eliminated percentage raises for district has proposed a six-year EXETER — The grounds two-months notice would help four of the remaining years of agreement. of Wyoming Area High School provide an impetus for moving the contract, she said. Dolman said the union hopes and JFK Elementary across the talks with the school board for- “Really, all they did was shift to meet with district negotia- street were devoid of students ward. money,” Dolman said. tors during the strike, but no Monday, which wasn’t unex- Wyoming Area Education At negotiations two weeks talks have been scheduled. Pete G. Wilcox | The Times Leader pected on Labor Day. But they Association President Melissa ago, the union proposed raises The crosswalk in front of Wyoming Area High School in Exeter had no stu- will remain that way today, on Dolman said that if there is no according to seniority steps See STRIKE |8A dents bustling through on Monday because of the Labor Day holiday. Gas spill Administration predicts support from Congress New book litigation lingers reveals Appeal filed with state’s highest court a boss’s in Tranguch case

SHEENA DELAZIO [email protected] power WILKES-BARRE — Attorneys representing a man in a 12-year-old gasoline spill JERRY LYNOTT lawsuit have filed an appeal to [email protected] the state Supreme Court, ask- ing the high court to throw out Matt Birkbeck doesn’t sim- previous rulings in the case. ply drop names for effect in Attorneys Donald his new book about the late Karpowich, Sean Logsdon mob boss of and Kevin Walsh Jr. filed the Kingston. The heavyweights appeal on behalf of Franklin he writes about detonate upon Tarantino, whose family was impact when they the page. one of 1,000 original plaintiffs • Dunmore businessman who sued, alleging fuel leaks Louis DeNaples, who was the at the former Tranguch Tire focus of a grand jury investi- and Service Center on Church gating allegations he lied to the Street in Hazleton entered the board issuing ground and spread to the sur- casino licenses rounding area, causing resi- about his ties dents to come with down ill- AP photo to organized nesses, including cancer, and A Syrian girl holds a sign Sunday during a demonstration in Maaret al-Numan, Idlib province, northern Syria. More than 100,000 Syrians have been killed since crime, includ- causing property damage. an uprising against Syrian President Bashar Assad erupted in 2011. ing Bufalino. The appeal to the high court • Jimmy seeks to overturn rulings by Hoffa, the for- Luzerne County judges to mer Teamsters Birkbeck award a judgment to the defen- union presi- dant in the case, Exxon Mobil, dent who was as well as a ruling by the state Syria tauntsWest but still prepares murdered on Superior Court to uphold orders from those rulings. Bufalino to Tarantino said the appeal to ALBERT AJI Syrian President Bashar Assad summer break Sept. 9. lions of people. prevent his the state’s high court is nec- and KARIN LAUB is getting stronger, saying it now Assad, in turn, tried to project The Arab League at an emer- confidant essary because the Superior Associated Press has evidence that the toxic gas confidence in his escalating show- gency meeting in Cairo on Sunday from testifying Court overlooked two impor- allegedly used in strikes on rebel- down with the U.S., saying in called on the United Nations and about a Mafia/ Bufalino tant facts. DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria on held areas was the nerve agent comments carried by state media the international community to CIA plot to kill Former Judge Joseph Musto Sunday derided President Barack sarin. Sunday that Syria is “capable of take “deterrent” measures under Fidel Castro. in 2009 denied a motion for Obama’s decision to hold off on The administration predicted confronting any external aggres- international law to stop the “I knew who Bufalino was. summary judgment while a punitive military strikes, but also Sunday it will obtain congressio- sion.” Syrian regime’s crimes, but could I didn’t know how powerful county jury in September took precautions by reportedly nal backing for limited strikes. From the sidelines, others not agree on whether to back U.S. he was,” Birkbeck, 52, said 2010 found a few plaintiffs in moving some troops and military After days of edging closer to mil- exhorted the U.S. either to get military action. in a recent interview about the case would not receive any equipment to civilian areas. itary action against Syria, Obama involved or stay out of the bru- Arab foreign ministers at the the Oct. 1 release of “The money, but ruled that Exxon The Obama administration suddenly announced Saturday he tal two-and-a-half-year-old con- meeting in their closing state- Quiet Don: The Untold Story countered that its case for mili- would first seek approval from flict that has claimed more than of Mafia Kingpin Russell See gAS |8A tary action against the regime of Congress, which gets back from 100,000 lives and displaced mil- See SYRIA |8A Bufalino.” The Pocono-based writer and former reporter for The Endurance swim- Morning Call in Allentown mer Diana Nyad was reporting on the licensing Nyad’s persistence pays off is greeted by a of Mount Airy Casino Resort crowd Monday near Mount Pocono and said as she walks he drew a parallel to DeNaples JENNIFER KAY The 64-year-old Nyad swam give up. Two is, you’re never onto the beach and Bufalino on how they had in KeyWest, Fla., Associated Press up to the beach just before too old to chase your dream. the protection from people in 2 p.m. EDT, about 53 hours Three is, it looks like a soli- becoming the high places in politics and law first person to KEY WEST, Fla. — Looking after she began her journey in tary sport, but it is a team,” swim from Cuba enforcement. dazed and sunburned, U.S. Havana on Saturday. As she she said on the beach. to Florida with- He relied on documents and endurance swimmer Diana approached, spectators waded “I have to say, I’m a little out the help of a files and contacts and sourc- Nyad walked onto the shore into waist-high water and sur- bit out of it right now,” Nyad shark cage. es, including remnants of the Monday, becoming the first rounded her, taking pictures said. She gestured toward her Russell Bufalino , person to swim from Cuba to and cheering her on. swollen lips, and simply said to piece together the story. Florida without the help of a “I have three messages. shark cage. One is, we should never, ever See SWIM |8A AP photo See BOOK |8A

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6 0 9 8 1 5 1 0 0 1 1 PAGE 2A Tuesday, September 3, 2013 NEWS www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER Maroon 5,Clarkson heat up holidayweekend DETAILS

BRAD PATTON was not available at press time, or “My Life Would Suck Without Times Leader Correspondent but unofficial estimates had the Yo u” began, thousands of moth- crowd as large as 20,000. ers stood on chairs next to their LOTTERY SCRANTON — Pop music Online sources estimate the daughters as both generations superstars Maroon 5 and Kelly capacity for the large amphithe- sang along with Clarkson. MIDDAY DRAWING Clarkson threw a Labor Day ater at 18,000, but who knows The now 31-year-old singer DAILY NUMBER - 4-0-2 weekend bash in Scranton on just how many people can be used her voice to better effect BIG 4 - 6-1-4-4 Sunday, and more than 18,000 of squeezed onto the lawn, especial- on a string of ballads, soaring their closest friends showed up ly if chairs are not allowed (and through versions of “Breakaway,” QUINTO - 0-6-2-2-8 to party. they weren’t on Sunday)? “Because of Yo u” and a stripped- TREASURE HUNT Most of the large crowd on The show got underway at 7 down solo version of “Don’t Yo u 07-10-18-20-25 Sunday was made up of young p.m. with a short and sweet set Wanna Stay,” which was record- EVENING DRAWING women and teenaged girls as by Rozzi Crane, Levine’s pro- ed as a duet with Jason Aldean. DAILY NUMBER the bill of the first-ever tégé from “The Voice.” Many of Clarkson wrapped up her hour- - 8-8-7 “American Idol” winner with her Sunday’s concert-goers missed her long performance with a nice Submitted photo BIG 4 - 6-5-0-3 girl-power anthems and the band performance as they waited for the rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “I Pop music superstars Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson threw a Labor Day weekend QUINTO - 9-1-5-5-3 fronted by the dreamy reality TV buses to make it up the mountain, Never Loved a Man (The Way I bash in Scranton on Sunday. CASH 5 star Adam Levine proved to be but got to catch a glimpse of her Love Yo u)” and strong versions 27-28-31-34-40 very much to their liking. during one of Maroon 5’s songs of her own hits “Mr. Know It filled the screens between acts, tion for “Sunday Morning” and The Toyota Pavilion at later in the evening. All,” “People Like Us” and “Since he kept his shirt on throughout segueing into Stevie Wonder’s MATCH 6 Montage Mountain was sold Clarkson, the 2002 “American U Been Gone.” the performance. “Sir Duke,” Prince’s “I Wanna 01-04-20-33-43-47 out for only the third time in Idol” champion who has sus- A little more than 30 min- But Levine is more than Be Yo ur Lover” and Daft Punk’s its 14-year history as a fleet of tained a decade-long career with utes after Clarkson finished up, eye candy, as evidenced by his “Get Lucky” in the middle of its Payout information for school buses shuttled concert- her songs of female empower- Maroon 5 appeared to a deafen- strong vocals on renditions of songs. the various games was goers from makeshift parking ment, took the stage at 7:50 ing wall of screams as the large “This Love,” “Lucky Strike” and Maroon 5 finished strongly as not available as of press- lots all over the mountain. The with a sassy version of “Stronger crowd welcomed the band and “Tangled” early in the evening. the main set ended with “Moves time Monday night. facility, which began life in (What Doesn’t Kill Yo u).” its reggae-influenced song “One Levine’s bandmates were just as Like Jagger” and the three-song 1999 as the Montage Mountain She then rattled off a string More Night.” good as James Valentine (guitar), encore featured “Payphone” and Amphitheater (and spent four of her anthems, each sound- Judging by the screams when Mickey Madden (bass), Matt early hit “She Will Be Loved.” years as the Ford Pavilion before ing pretty much the same: The he appeared on the numer- Flynn (drums) and PJ Morton “We have played in many, gaining its current name in majority of the song becom- ous video screens, most eyes (keyboards) plus touring guitarist many towns, but we have never 2006), was previously sold out ing almost unidentifiable until were on Levine, who sported a Sam Farrar flawlessly replicated played in front of a crowd this for shows by the Dave Matthews she kicked into the chorus with white T-shirt emblazoned with the band’s many hits throughout big,” Levine said about midway Band on its first area visit in either “C’mon!” or “Sing it!” “Adolescents 1997 Tour” in red, its 65-minute main set. through Sunday’s show. “So, 2005 and again in 2006. Although it was hard to tell and, much to the chagrin of many The band seemed to be having thank you so much! God, we love The official attendance mark where “Catch My Breath” ended of the tweeters whose words fun on Sunday, adding a horn sec- you so (expletive) much!” OBITUARIES Artysewicz, Sonya POLICE BLOTTER Brown, Vivian Budzak, Brian WILKES-BARRE — City police reported Fadusko, Jeanne the following: • Three people were arrested and charged Faust, Philip Friday after a traffic stop by the department’s Kromis, Bruce Anti-Crime Unit on North River and Tannery Martinelli, Joseph streets around 8 p.m. and a search of the vehi- Monahan, Mary Ann cle later turned up a large quantity of heroin Niederriter, Alicia and a loaded handgun. Lakeisha Robinson of Philadelphia; Brandon Patrician, Zachry Diggs of Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre; and Scherer, Dorothy Gary Diggs of Philadelphia were taken into Slatky, Edward Sr. custody. Officers recognized Brandon Diggs, Stull, Patricia who was wanted for a felony drug charge. Because of a strong odor of marijuana in Trojnacki, Ronald Sr. the vehicle, a police K-9 officer was brought to Wagner, Albert the scene and the dog detected drugs in the Wickizer, Sheila vehicle, police said. The vehicle was towed and Yurek, Genevieve a search warrant obtained. Police said they found heroin and marijuana, including a quan- Page 6A tity of marijuana packed for sale and a loaded 9 mm pistol. The three were arraigned and committed AP photo to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. Robinson posted bail, but Brandon and Gary Two vehicles collided on U.S. Route 219 in Hamlin Township, Pa., on Saturday, killing six people, including two children. Diggs were held for lack of $25,000 bail each. •A woman reported being robbed on South Main Street near a bar on Sunday night, police WHO TO CONTACT 2 kids, 4 others mourned after ashcr said. 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Daniel Burnett ...... 970-7180 described as a scrappy competitor in a friends and wonderful neighbors.” Jarrett Costanzo, a student at Kane When the woman told the man she did not, Sports Editor variety of sports. Renwick, whose husband had worked Area Elementary School, was remem- the man told her he had a knife. The victim John Medeiros ...... 970-7143 Features Editor A sport utility vehicle crossed the with Gary Beimel, said the Beimels had bered as a sports enthusiast and fierce then handed the man the money that she did in Sandra Snyder ...... 970-7383 center line on Saturday afternoon and a large family and were very family-ori- competitor on the wrestling, football and fact have, she told police. Online Editor ...... 970-7329 hit an approaching sedan in Allegheny ented. Little League baseball teams. 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Western Hotel & Conference Center on East old son, all in the SUV, state police said. wonderful to them.” “Jarrett’s smile could light up a room Market Street to call 911, as she was previously Also killed in the crash were four The crash, which occurred about 120 and he brought happiness to all those attending a function at the establishment. adults in the sedan, including a husband miles northeast of Pittsburgh, also killed who knew him and even those who She told police she believed there were three and wife, all from St. Marys, just south- sedan passengers David Cuneo and didn’t!” the notice said. other people with the robber whom she was east of the forest. Florence Donachy. Wrestling coach John Nystrom said unable to describe. CORRECTION The SUV’s driver, Kathy Douglas, of More than 300 people attended a can- Jarrett was willing to compete against Police said a check of the area by officers for Kane, remained hospitalized in serious dlelight vigil for the victims on Sunday people several times his size and some- possible suspects proved fruitless. And an offi- The name of Wyoming condition on Monday. A hospital spokes- at the Kane Area Middle School foot- times succeeded in taking down bigger cer on stationary patrol in the immediate area Area golfer Tony Saitta has woman declined to release information ball field, The Bradford Era reported. opponents. Nystrom told the newspaper of the reported crime did not witness any of been spelled incorrectly about the injured boy’s condition. Many in the crowd wore football jerseys that the 6-year-old would take him down the actions reported, police said. in editions of The Times State police said the cause of the crash and cheerleader outfits from the Kane during practice and then say, “Get up, HAZLETON — City police reported the fol- Leader and The Pittston was being investigated. Tornadoes youth football team and the Coach!” lowing: Dispatch. • John Rogoskey, 61, of Hazleton, was arrest- ed around 3:30 p.m. Saturday on a warrant from the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department Philly teachers turn to crowd funding for supplies for alleged failure to appear in court on charges of simple assault. He was taken to the Luzerne BUILDING TRUST KEITH COLLINS dergarten teacher at the from scissors to musical instru- paigns going. County Correctional Facility. Associated Press Julia deBurgos School in the ments. Melanie Duppins of •A residence at 326 E. Broad St. was bur- The Times Leader strives to Kensington section of the city, “I’ve gotten a ton of books DonorsChoose.org said there glarized around 4:55 p.m. Sunday. A window correct errors, clarify stories PHILADELPHIA — Some said her budget for school sup- and things like writing note- is typically a surge in the num- was smashed to gain entry. and update them promptly. schoolteachers in Philadelphia plies each year is around $100 books, crayons and paper, pen- ber of campaigns launched this • Aneuddy Capellan, 31, of Hazleton was Corrections will appear in this are looking to the Internet to — and she doesn’t expect that cils,” she said. time of year as teachers pre- cited with violating the city’s noise ordinance spot. If you have information to raise funds for basic school to increase any time soon. On the website pare for the fall. around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, police said. 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Once a campaign is when corporate sponsorship violating the city’s noise ordinance around traditional and charter school hard financially to do that,” funded, the organization sends spikes as well. 11 p.m. Sunday after police heard loud music students, and it’s been work- Wudarski said. the items to the teachers. “Usually the biggest ques- inside a residence in the 500 block of North ing for several months to To offset some of those Over the past three years, tions teachers have are ‘Will I Locust Street. close a budget deficit of nearly costs, Wudarski has been rais- Wudarski has launched seven get funded? Is this for real?’” • City residents Jaime Jaramillo-Rodas, 18, +(ISSN No. 0896-4084) $304 million. 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LUZERNE COUNTY County summit Rare stem cell therapy aids area man DREW SCHAUB round of injections at the is postponed Times Leader Intern California Stem Cell Treatment IF YOU GO Center on Oct. 17, 2012. Stem Events to help Bryan County Councilman Harry Haas EXETER — One crisp cells were taken from his back Bryan Bomboy is a has postponed Wednesday’s “Security autumn day nearly nine years in the “love handles” area and “Dan” Bomboy pay for paraplegic trying to Summit” after some of his council col- ago, Bryan “Dan” Bomboy was injected into his spine at his future stem cell injections raise money for stem leagues complained he did not fully helping a 90-year-old woman neck and lower back. include: cell research through brief them on the plans before sched- by cleaning her rain gutters Bomboy was injected with • A line dance and raffle a letter campaign. uling the event. when he slipped on a piece of his own stem cells, becoming event 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday Haas discussed his interest in a moss on her roof and fell, land- the first quadriplegic to receive at the Cracker Barrel Bar, summit on crime at last week’s coun- ing on his head. this treatment. His doctors 340 Main St., Catawissa. Pete G. Wilcox | cil meeting, but council did not vote Bomboy, of Exeter, was were skeptical about the poten- • A percentage of sales The Times Leader as a group to hold the event. flown to Thomas Jefferson tial for success but are amazed event 2 to 6 p.m. next Haas said he will seek council Hospital in Philadelphia, where by his progress, he said. Tuesday at Froyo Mania, 10 approval at the Sept. 10 meeting. he was put on life support, flat In addition to the doctors at E. Northampton St., Wilkes- “I’m looking forward to a spirited lined several times and, after the treatment center, Bomboy Barre. discussion with hopes that it will lead coming out of a coma, was told expressed gratitude to Tom Donations can also be to definitive action,” Haas said. he would never again move Swartwood and Georgia sent to The Bryan Bomboy regain movement in his fin- of his therapy. anything except for his eyes. Cwynski, his occupational ther- Stem Cell Fund, c/o Fidelity gers. With this recovery, he Because the treatment is still DURYEA Some intense physical thera- apists; Daria Palka, his nurse; Bank, 801 Wyoming Ave., hopes to be able to feed himself relatively new, it is not covered py enabled him to regain some and his family and friends for West Pittston. and possibly get back to work. by Medicare, so he has had to Lights out movement in his left arm. But their prayers and support. He also wants to help others rely on donations and proceeds that was the most progress Swartwood, Bomboy’s occu- by spreading the word about from fundraising events put on for high rise Bomboy, now 50, made until pational therapist for the last ly. Today, he’s wearing a t-shirt stem cell therapy. by his loved ones. Bomboy still last October, when he flew to three years, was amazed at his and has a fan blowing on him.” “I am hoping to bring aware- needs $3,500 to receive the Lightning knocked out power to California and received stem progress. “It’s been nothing Bomboy still doesn’t have ness of this procedure to the next treatment. Frank Crossin Towers for around 12 cell injections. short of remarkable,” he said. any movement in his fingers or East Coast, which would The next fundraisers are a hours Monday, according to Duryea “I’m moving my right arm “This is really plowing new below his chest, but he hopes benefit so many other people line dancing and raffle event Mayor Keith Moss. now for the first time in seven ground.” another trip to California will besides myself,” he said. on Sunday at the Cracker Around 100 mostly elderly resi- years. I can rub my eye or One of the most immedi- change that. In the third week of October Barrel bar in Catawissa and a dents live in the building. Residents scratch an itch, I can swat ate benefits of the therapy He plans to go for his second he will give a lecture on his expe- percentage-of-sales event next were moved to a community room, away a fly. Yo u can’t imagine that Swartwood noticed was stem cell treatment on Oct. 1. riences to occupational therapy Tuesday at Froyo Mania frozen and generators were used to provide eight and a half years of not Bomboy’s improved ability to Because of the improvements and physical therapy students at yogurt shop in Wilkes-Barre. refrigeration for medication and being able to do those things,” retain body heat. “This guy he has shown so far, he has Misericordia University, where Times Leader staff writer power oxygen machines, Moss said. Bomboy said. used to be bundled up all the been told the next round of Swartwood teaches. He’ll put Steve Mocarsky contributed Crews from PPL installed new exte- Bomboy received his first time. That changed immediate- injections should allow him to the lecture fee towards the cost to this story. rior wiring and made other repairs to restore power around 5:45 p.m., Moss said. PITTSTON Belleman Welcoming fall Bikers pay tribute to Vietnam vets is new with a festival The Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will hold a fall festival 9 a.m. to overseer 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the library, 47 Broad St. The event will include a flea market, for levee book and bake sale and the follow- ing activities: potato chip taste test, JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES 10 a.m.-noon; reading therapy dogs, [email protected] 10-11:30 a.m.; JustinCredible’s balloon figures, 11 a.m.; and a children’s health Christopher Belleman is resign- program, 11:30 a.m. ing from his new job as Luzerne The library’s regular programming County operational services divi- also will resume in September, includ- sion head to become overseer of ing craft and science clubs, and snack the Wyoming Valley Levee. and story times. The levee management posi- Contact the library at 654-9565 for tion — county Flood Protection additional information. Authority executive director — has been vacant since Jim Brozena SWEETVALLEY retired in January. Belleman, 58, of Kingston, Boback sets times started working in the county as an assistant engineer in 2007 and was promoted to operational ser- for outreach vices division head on July 9. State Rep. Karen Boback, R-Harveys County Manager Robert Lawton Lake, said constituents seeking state said he will be seeking proposals government assistance can meet with from professional recruiters to find a member of her staff at the following applicants for two other vacant outreach locations: division head positions — human Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-noon, Conyngham services and budget/finance — Township Municipal Building; Sept. and will add the operational servic- 5, 10 a.m.-noon, Salem Township es position to the recruitment list. Municipal Building; Sept. 10, 10 a.m.- Home rule created eight division noon, Dorrance Township Municipal Pete G. Wilcox | The Times Leader head posts. Budget and financial Building; Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m., Wright Motorcyclists rev their bikes Monday during the ‘Rev ‘N’ for Heaven’ event to honor Vietnam War veterans and the Traveling Vietnam Veterans division head Richard Cardamone Township Municipal Building; Sept. Wall (which was not present) at the Laurel Mall in Hazle Township.The program was sponsored by the Laurel Mall and the Hazleton DAV also left after weeks on the job to 18: 9 a.m.-noon, Benton Senior Mountain City Chapter 3. accept another position outside Center; Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the area. Shickshinny Senior Center. Belleman will report to the Citizens who cannot attend the independent five-member Flood special satellite hours may schedule a Protection Authority — not the meeting at Boback’s full-time district county manager — in the new offices in Sweet Valley, 477-3752, or authority executive director posi- Tunkhannock, 836-4777. Rally decries unnecessary C-sections tion. Authority Chairman Stephen Patrick Rogan, a caseworker for A. Urban, a county councilman, U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, STEVE MOCARSKY offered the position to Belleman also will be at Boback’s Sweet Valley [email protected] LEARN MORE on July 29 at a salary of $75,000, office 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 and 1 to which is the same amount 3 that afternoon at her Tunkhannock FORTY FORT — Danielle Find out more about the Belleman is making as a division office to help constituents with fed- Coolbaugh says there was no movement to improve head. eral agency and program issues. evidence to support three of maternity care at Belleman said Monday his deci- Boback also will host the the four Cesarean sections www.ImprovingBirth.org. sion to accept the authority posi- Department of Veterans Affairs’ she had when giving birth to tion is no reflection on council Mobile Veterans Center at her her children, and she wants to nancies because the doctor or the manager. He said he inter- Tunkhannock district office 10 a.m. see the practice stopped when was “less than supportive” of viewed for the flood position in to 2 p.m. Sept. 9. Appointments for unnecessary. natural childbirth “despite the March and believes that job “best the mobile center can be made at 344- Coolbaugh, 27, of Dallas, fact that there was no medical suits” his professional and commu- 2676. joined thousands of concerned need.” She felt a C-section for nity interests. families, doctors and other her fourth child was warranted. “With respect to the protection HARRISBURG professionals across the coun- On the flip side, most of the public and property from try Monday in the 2013 Rally patients and health care provid- flood damage, it is my opinion that State forest to Improve Birth, held locally ers who prefer C-section over the executive director position is in the parking lot of the Hugh vaginal delivery cite the fear of arguably one of the more impor- B. Hughes Funeral Home on Fred Adams | For The Times Leader perineal injury, including anal tant vacancies in the county that survey online Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. Angel Kelsey and her 18-month-old daughter, Charlotte, left, along with and urinary incontinence, sexu- needs to be filled immediately,” The public is invited to take an “One in three women are Abigail Ziegler and her daughter Verity, 3 months, take part Monday in al dysfunction, fetal injury, con- Belleman said in an email to coun- online survey as part of an update having Cesarean sections a Maternity Rally in Forty Fort. trol and convenience, accord- cil. of the state forest resource man- and about half those can be ing to a paper published by Dr. The Susquehanna River is one agement plan, state Department of prevented,” Coolbaugh said. And while some point to a hospital, according to The Ashwin Ramachandrappa and of the most flood-prone waterways Conservation and Natural Resources “We’re advocating for mater- older, more obese, less healthy Joint Commission, an organiza- Dr. Lucky Jain, pediatricians at in the country, and the 15-mile Acting Secretary Ellen Ferretti nity care that’s based on scien- mothers as the reason for such tion that accredits and certifies the Emory University School of Wyoming Valley Levee is among announced. tific evidence rather than care high rates of C-section surgery, health care organizations and Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. They the largest flood control systems The plan, revised about every five that is guided by profit or con- a study by the University of programs in the United States. also note the risk of respiratory nationwide, he said. years, outlines oversight of the state’s venience or liability concerns,” Minnesota School of Public Coolbaugh said she had a distress of the newborn, surfac- Necessary flood maintenance 2.2 million-acre forest system. she said. health shows C-section rates C-section for her first preg- tant deficiency and pulmonary projects and mitigation activities The 23-question survey, which Coolbaugh said the state’s vary most among low-risk nancy because “it was deemed hypertension is increased with have been delayed since Brozena takes about 10 minutes to complete, C-section rate of 32.8 percent women. a failure to progress after four elective C-sections. retired, he said. The need for a seeks public input on management is well above the 15 percent Many authors have shown hours labor — no fetal distress, Angel Kelsey, a 33-year-old levee engineer became more press- priorities and the usage of state for- suggested by the World Health that “physician factors” — rath- no maternal distress. Being a mom and a doula from Wilkes- ing in May when former county ests. Organization as a highest rec- er than patient characteristics first-time mom, I really didn’t Barre, said women who have chief engineer Joe Gibbons, who The survey, which must be com- ommended rate. The rate for or obstetric diagnoses — are know any better, so I went with a doula for their births are also had a firm grasp of the levee’s pleted by Oct. 31, is available at www. area hospitals is even higher — the major driver for the differ- it.” She agreed to C-sections two-thirds less likely to have a inner workings, left to take a posi- dcnr.state.pa.us under the quick links. 33 to 34 percent. ence in Cesarean rates within for her second and third preg- C-section. tion outside the region. www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER NatioN & World Tuesday, September 3, 2013 PAGE 4A IN BRIEF Cops: Dad of slain NYtot likelytarget

The Associated Press Lenore Steele, told reporters tragedy for his family, for this Monday at the site of the shoot- community, for the entire city” — Police ing. and political candidates talked investigating the death of a After the gunfire sounded, about gun violence. 1-year-old boy who was shot Hennis ran up to her, she said. Four shots were fired, and in his stroller during a walk “And he fell on the ground one hit the boy in the left side AP photo on a city street believe his and said, ‘Grandma, my baby of his head; he was declared All excited to get back to class father was the intended target, got shot! My baby got shot, dead on arrival at the hospital. A pupil yawns Monday as he takes part in Commissioner Raymond Kelly Grandma!’ ” The gunfire left four .45-cali- a ceremony marking the start of classes said Monday. “He was such a beautiful ber shell casings on the corner at School No. 85 as part of the traditional Authorities have some leads little baby, smiling and talk- and bullet holes in the stroller, opening of the school year known as Day of in the killing of Antiq Hennis in ing to everybody,” Steele said, Kelly told reporters before the Knowledge, in St.Petersburg, Russia. Brooklyn on Sunday night and flanked by community group parade. CAIRO believe his death may be gang- leaders and mayoral candidate “We have some leads, and related, Kelly said. Bill Thompson. those leads are being aggres- Judges back end Antiq’s father, Anthony Anti-violence activist sively followed,” the commis- Hennis, had just gone to pick Anthony Herbert, who heads sioner said. He said the baby’s AP photo up the boy at the home of a group called Advocates father isn’t cooperating with Mourners visit a memorial for Antiq Hennis,in the Brownsville neighbor- of Brotherhood the baby’s mother, Cherise Without Borders, said its mem- police and has a criminal record hood in the Brooklyn borough of NewYork, on Mondaywhere a day earlier, A panel of Egyptian judges recom- Miller, and take him to visit bers were also gathering infor- but didn’t elaborate. the 1-year-old boywas shot and killed in his stroller during a walk with mended Monday the dissolution of the Hennis’ grandmother, Kelly mation about the shooting and The boy’s father and moth- his parents. Muslim Brotherhood, adding momen- said. Hennis, 21, put the boy urging the gunman to turn him- er couldn’t immediately be now,” said Bishop Willie Billips Shirley Jones-Baisden, a ten- tum to a push by authorities to ban the in the stroller and was push- self in. reached for comment. A phone of the Church of Faith, Hope ant association vice president ousted president’s main backer and a ing him across a street in the Grief and outrage over the number for the father wasn’t and Charity, who drove the par- in a local public housing com- pillar of political Islam in the region. Brownsville neighborhood toddler’s shooting loomed over listed, and activists who spoke ents to the hospital to identify plex, wept as she recalled being Since the military deposed when shots rang out at about the annual West Indian Day at a news conference said the the body of their only child. with the baby’s mother at the Mohammed Morsi in a July 3 coup, it 7:20 p.m., police said. Parade about a mile and a half mother wouldn’t be making a “To have to take a young cou- hospital. has steadily intensified a crackdown “All of a sudden, we hear away, where Mayor Michael statement Monday. ple to identify their baby’s body “They need some peace,” on the Brotherhood, Egypt’s largest shots,” Hennis’ grandmother, Bloomberg called the killing “a “The family is suffering right is horrible,” he said. Jones-Baisden said. political organization. Hundreds of its members are in detention and facing prosecution, many on charges of incit- ing violence. Militants Morsi himself has been held in an undisclosed location since his ouster. On Sunday, state prosecutors charged him with inciting the murder of his attack opponents. A date has yet to be set for the trial, in which 14 leading Brotherhood members are also charged. In its recommendation to Egypt’s US base administrative court, the panel of judg- es accused the Brotherhood of operat- The Taliban claimed ing outside the law. It also recommend- responsibility for the ed the closure of its Cairo headquarters. strike in Afghanistan. The Associated Press HOUSTON MOHMANDARA DISTRICT, Cops: Boss got man Afghanistan — Militants attacked a U.S. base in Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on to stop fleeing Monday, setting off bombs, torch- Texas authorities say they dialed a ing vehicles and shutting down a man’s boss for assistance in persuad- key road used by NATO supply ing his employee to end a 70-mile high- trucks, officials said. At least three speed chase. people — apparently all attacking Police say Lionel Rodriguez took off insurgents — were killed. when officers stopped him for a traffic The Taliban claimed responsi- violation in Willis, 45 miles north of bility for the strike in the Torkham Houston. area, the latest in a surge of attacks They say Rodriguez fled at speeds in Afghanistan as U.S.-led foreign exceeding 100 mph until he was troops reduce their presence en stopped near Pearland, a southeastern route to a full withdrawal by the Houston suburb. end of next year. Militants fre- Rodriguez had called the police dis- quently target NATO’s supply patcher, told them that he was a wanted AP photo lines in both Afghanistan and felon and that he wanted police to kill In this Nov. 9, 2012, aerial photo, people stand near damaged homes along the Atlantic Ocean in NewJersey after the region was pounded by Pakistan. him. The dispatcher made a three-way Superstorm Sandy. In a brief statement, NATO call with the suspect’s boss who per- confirmed an “unsuccessful coor- suaded him to stop. dinated attack by enemy forces” but said none of its personnel were killed. The military alliance gener- WASHINGTON ally does not release information News good,bad on future Sandys on wounded troops. No members Midshipmen of the Afghan security forces or SETH BORENSTEIN The study published today in the jour- century, said study lead author Elizabeth civilians were killed or wounded, AP Science Writer nal Proceedings of the National Academy Barnes of Colorado State University. according to Esa Khan Zwak, chief quizzed in assault of Sciences looks at the giant atmospheric But Barnes and Sobel said because administrator in Mohmandara dis- Lawyers on Monday questioned U.S. WASHINGTON — Man-made global steering currents, such as the jet stream. so many other factors are involved this trict, in which the base is located. Naval Academy students who attended warming may further lessen the likeli- A spate of recent and controversial stud- doesn’t mean fewer storms hitting the Ahmad Zia Abdulzai, spokes- a toga party last year about how intoxi- hood of the freak atmospheric steering ies have highlighted unusual kinks and New Yo rk region. This is only one path; man for the governor of Nangarhar cated a female midshipman appeared at currents that last year shoved Superstorm meanders in the jet stream, linking those storms usually come from the south province, said several militants the off-campus house, where she alleg- Sandy due west into , a new to extreme weather and loss of sea ice in instead of from the east like Sandy. wearing suicide vests and carrying edly was sexually assaulted by three study says. the Arctic. This new study looks only at Scientists agree that future storms will other weapons staged the attack, students on the Navy football team. But don’t celebrate a rare beneficial the future and sees a lessening of some be slightly stronger because of global and that Afghan and U.S. forces The woman has testified she had climate change prediction just yet. The of that problematic jet stream swerving, warming and that sea level is rising fast- exchanged gunfire with the insur- been drinking heavily before and dur- study’s authors said the once-in-700-years clashing with the other studies in a scien- er than researchers once thought, Sobel gents. NATO helicopters joined ing the April 2012 party in Annapolis, path was only one factor in the massive tific debate that continues. said. Those factors likely will overwhelm the fight, he added. Md. She has said she has no memory $50 billion killer storm. They said other Both camps agree on what happened the predicted change in steering cur- The encounter began around of having sex with the midshipmen, but variables such as sea level rise and stron- with the weird steering that shoved rents, he said. 6:30 a.m. and lasted three and a became concerned after hearing gossip ger storms will worsen with global warm- Sandy, a late season hurricane that Rutgers University climate scientist half hours, said Masoum Khan shortly after the party that she had had ing and outweigh changes in steering cur- merged with a conventional storm into Jennifer Francis, one of the major propo- Hashimi, deputy provincial police sex with multiple people. rents predicted by the study’s computer a massive hybrid, into New Jersey. The nents of the jet-stream-is-changing the- chief in Nangarhar province. During a hearing to help determine models. jet stream plunged in an odd way. A high ory, said she doesn’t see the jet stream Afghan security forces trying whether the three men will face a court- “Sandy was an extremely unusual storm pressure system off the coast of Canada becoming stronger and moving north to clear the area were still in the martial, attorneys have tried to estab- in several respects and pretty freaky. And and Greenland blocked the storm from as Barnes says the models predict. Her process of defusing a bomb in a lish just how intoxicated the woman some of those things that make it more moving east, as most do. work and others points to more Sandy- car. At least one car bomb also was at the alcohol-fueled party. On freaky may happen less in the future,” That high pressure block now hap- like storms, especially because there was successfully detonated in the Monday, they focused on the recollec- said Columbia University atmospheric pens once or twice a year in August, seem to be more late-season tropical attack, Hashimi said. tions of midshipmen who saw her there scientist Adam Sobel, co-author of a new September and October. Computer storms. An Associated Press photogra- at the crowded house. study on Sandy. But Sobel quickly added: models show the jet stream will move “The matter is not settled,” said pher at the scene saw three bodies “There’s nothing to get complacent about further north, so the “giant blob of high Pennsylvania State University climate of suspected attackers — appar- NEW DELHI coming out of this research.” pressure” will be even less frequent next scientist Michael Mann. ently shot dead from the NATO helicopters. The suspected insur- India moves to gents didn’t manage to enter the main base area, but had tried to Special courts for vets expanding hide under a small canal bridge feed 800 million near it when they were hit. India passed into law Monday an KEVIN FREKING offering help with such things ates under the philosophy that before him face a range of The highway between Jalalabad ambitious program to provide nearly Associated Press as resume-writing and job many of the defendants who charges that stem primar- city and Torkham, an important free food to some 800 million Indians. hunting. A second volunteer have into trouble with ily from substance abuse. route for NATO supply trucks, was Supporters hailed it as a long-overdue PHILADELPHIA — steers them to long-distance the law need treatment, not Sometimes that abuse started closed, Abdulzai said. Militants on fix for the nation’s rampant poverty, Former National Guardsman runs and fitness classes. A incarceration. Some courts in the military. Sometimes, it both sides of the Afghan border while critics slammed it as a shameless Paul Piscitelli is in Philadelphia representative from a com- only take misdemeanor cases. was a problem before a veter- have frequently targeted the sup- electoral ploy the country can’t afford Municipal Court to answer to munity college discusses the Some only handle veterans an ever thought about enlist- ply line, leading NATO to shift that will encourage more waste and drug and theft charges. Elijah advantages of higher educa- who received an honorable ing. Dugan is determined to much of its supply delivery toward corruption. Peters, who served in the tion. discharge. give them a second chance, routes from Central Asian states The National Food Security Bill gives Army in Afghanistan and Iraq, There’s also a worker from The Philadelphia court has and sometimes a third or a instead of through Pakistan. two-thirds of India’s population the was arrested twice for assault. the local Veterans Affairs set few limits. fourth. Afghan officials say a parking right to buy 12 pounds of rice, wheat, Like all the defendants medical center who’s check- The city has been at the “If you take any human lot at the outpost was a stopping millet or other cereals each month at appearing before Judge ing to make sure defendants forefront of an experiment being and you put them in sit- point for many types of vehicles no more than 3 cents per pound. It also Patrick Dugan on a recent are getting doctor appoint- that has mushroomed across uations the military puts you used by U.S. and other NATO provides food free to pregnant women, Wednesday, Piscitelli and ments, disability benefits, the nation. In 2008, there were in, it’s going to affect you. For forces. Hashimi said four U.S. lactating mothers and children under 6 Peters are veterans who chose housing vouchers or any just five veterans courts in the the rest of your life it’s going vehicles there were completely years old. to have their cases handled in other benefit to which they’re United States. By the end of to be there. Some people can burned. The government put the price tag of a special court established for entitled. last year, there were 166. handle it. Some people see In an emailed statement, Taliban supplying about 62 million tons annu- those once in the military. “This is the touchy, Dugan, the judge, is an more and come back with spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid ally at $18 billion, which would make More than justice is meted feely, kissy, huggy court,” Army Reserve captain who baggage,” Dugan said. “In said the insurgent group was it one of the world’s largest such pro- out. explained Janet DiTomasso, served in Afghanistan and the military, they teach you behind Monday morning’s attack, grams. A Ministry of Agriculture study Before the judge takes the who helps administer the Iraq. He has been at the helm to shoot a weapon, but they and claimed it had destroyed sev- estimated the actual cost could be at bench, a volunteer approach- Philadelphia court. of the court from the start. teach you to shoot a weapon eral tanks — an assertion Hashimi least 30 percent higher. es the veterans one by one The veterans court oper- The veterans who appear at a human being.” denied. www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER NEWS Tuesday, September 3, 2013 PAGE 5A ‘Heat days’ become more common for sweaty schools Higher temps for schools than in years past, Holiday breaks have also asleep in the classroom,” said and increasingly, getting a grown longer, and administra- Chicago state Rep. La Shawn bedevil places “heat day” is as common for tors say the only direction they Ford, who received a number students as a “snow day.” can go is back into August. of complaints after the start of As temperatures soared past In Chicago, starting a week school. “It’s just not a learning that lack AC 90 last week, some Midwest earlier is part of Mayor Rahm environment.” schools gave students extra Emanuel’s strategy to improve Some studies have also DAVID MERCER water and bathroom breaks or education in the nation’s third- shown that students in class- and DON BABWIN canceled after-school activi- largest school district by get- rooms with air conditioning Associated Press ties. ting students in school longer. do better on achievement tests Districts from St. Joseph, Air conditioning isn’t part of than those in classroom that CHICAGO — When city Mo., and Frankfort, Ind., sent that plan. don’t. students arrived for the first kids home early. In Fargo, “The last estimate was over Vic Zimmerman, the school day of school under the blaz- N.D., five schools got the week a billion dollars,” said Becky superintendent in the cen- ing temperatures of a Midwest off, and schools in Minneapolis Carroll, a spokeswoman for tral Illinois community of heat wave, staff greeted them closed down, too. Chicago’s district of 700 Monticello, said there is sim- with some unusual school sup- “I was up on the third floor schools. “Those aren’t dollars ply no point in keeping kids plies: water bottles, fans and and it was 93.8 degrees in the we have.” in class. Some of his district’s wet towels to drape around classroom and the kids hadn’t The concerns go beyond students were given Popsicles their necks. been there in hours,” said Matt comfort. Excessive heat makes just to get them through morn- AP photo What they couldn’t always Patton, superintendent of a the body work harder to main- ing reading time. A teacher and students at Washington Elementary School in Monticello, Ill., offer was air conditioning. walk past a large fan used to help cool the school last week. one-school district in Baxter, tain the ideal 98.6 tempera- “They become a little bit “It’s kind of hard to focus Iowa. “You put 20 bodies in ture, and that can cause peo- lethargic,” he said. because everyone was sweat- there and it will go up to at ple to feel sluggish. Parents are beginning to ing,” said Deniyah Jones, to equip aging buildings with Greenwood, who oversees a least 95 and you can imagine Some worry that makes it push back. Sioux City, Iowa, a 12-year-old 7th-grader at air conditioning. tiny district of 380 students all the sweat on the desks and hard to learn. schools decided to move the Nash Elementary School on Parents who worry hot about 20 miles southwest of textbooks.” Sweating helps cool things start of school a week later Chicago’s West Side, which classrooms are a disadvantage Champaign, Ill. For years, schools have been down, but children sweat less next year after getting an ear- has just a few window units for their kids are issuing an Many people can recall moving to start the year in late than adults, so heat can affect ful, school board president for the entire fortress-like ultimatum: Make classes cool- school days spent inside or mid-August rather than just them more quickly. Mike Krysl said. brick and stone building. er or start the year later. ancient, brick-construction after Labor Day, when it is “I was speaking with teach- And a parent group in North This year’s late August heat “Thinking about air condi- buildings that on sweltering typically cooler. ers yesterday and they said Dakota is looking to launch exposed a tug-of-war in school tioning, we can’t even afford days seemed as hot as pizza Part of the reason is that there were students who had a ballot measure requiring districts that are under pres- new textbooks,” said Bement ovens. schools need more training to leave early, students with schools to start after Labor sure to start school earlier Community Unit School But hot classrooms are days for standardized testing bloody noses, students (who) Day, said Jeff Schatz, the than ever but are unable to pay District Superintendent Sheila becoming a bigger problem and new academic standards. had fainting spells or fell Fargo school superintendent. 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ZACHRY THOMAS BRUCE E. KROMIS, 75, of PATRICIAN, 17, of Old Hunter Highway, Drums, died VIVIAN SCHUlMAN BROWN JEANNE ANN FADUSKO Newport Street, Sheatown, Saturday at Department of Sept. 1, 2013 Sept. 1, 2013 passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Vivian Schulman Brown was a Jeanne Ann Fadusko, for- Project Newport Township. Plains Township. loving wife to her late husband, merly of Wilkes-Barre, passed Funeral arrangements are Funeral arrangements are Irving, and mother to Eric Brown away Sunday at The Highlands pending from the Ye osock pending from the Ye osock and Ellen Smith. Nursing Center, LaPorte, Pa. Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., She was born on Sept. 7, 1922, Born March 28, 1942, in Plains. Plains Township. and passed away on Sept. 1, 2013, Wilkes-Barre, she was a daugh- plumbs RONALD M. TROJNACKI EDWARD SLATKY SR., of at the fighting age of 90, sleeping ter of the late Metro and Helen SR., 56, of Jermyn and formerly Duryea, passed away Saturday. soundly in her home. A peach, Lutkoski Fadusko. of Dupont, died Sunday evening. Funeral arrangements are Vivian grew up in Albany, Ga., Jeanne was a 1959 graduate Funeral services are pend- pending from the Bernard J. with her sister, Jeanette, brother, of GAR High School, Wilkes- ing from the Lokuta-Zawacki Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Sonny, and her parents, Esther Barre, and a graduate of Wilkes database Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Main St., Duryea. and Sam Schulman. She was a University with a bachelor’s Ave., Dupont. ALICIA BIERZYNSKI swimmer, a humble worker and a degree in nursing. She joined SONYA A. ARTYSEWICZ, NIEDERRITER, formerly of good friend. the Air Force in 1966 and 96, formerly of Nanticoke, Mountain Top, went to be with One fateful day while attending was a veteran of the Vietnam a Temple service in Albany, Vivian kind, generous and quick-witted War, where she received the currently belonged to St. Andre of calls passed away Sunday in the the Lord on Thursday at her Mercy Special Care Hospital, home in Cape Canaveral, Fla. met the love of her life, Irving grandmother. Meritorious Service Medal with Bessette parish, Wilkes-Barre. The Associated Press Nanticoke. Future funeral arrangements Brown, a Brooklyn-raised Army In 2004, Mama and Papa, one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal She enjoyed spending time Funeral arrangements are will be announced by her family. Air Force soldier stationed near- her Irving, moved to Kingston, with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air doing yard work and cooking. SEATTLE — For at least pending from the Earl W. by. The two married in 1946 and to be closer to their family. Force Commendation Medal She was preceded in death by six years, federal drug and BRIAN J. BUDZAK, 46, later moved to Oceanside, N.Y., After the passing of her handy- with one Oak Leaf Cluster, her brother, Joseph Fadusko. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 of Old Forge, passed away other agents have had near- W. Green St., Nanticoke. where they lived many happy man husband, Vivian moved Air Force Longevity Service Surviving are her sisters, immediate access to billions Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at home years together. to Shavertown to live with her Award Ribbon with four Oak Patricia Fadusko of Bear Creek, ALBERT C. WAGNER, surrounded by his loving family. Known as Mama to those she daughter and son-in-law, Ellen Leaf Clusters, National Defense and Judith Marie Sawyer of phone call records dating 72, of Old Forge, died on He leaves behind his wife of 20 loved, Vivian was the best cook, and David Smith. Service Medal, Air Force and her husband, Perry S., of back decades in a collabora- Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in the years and the love of his life, master of Sunday brunches, and A powerful force in the lives of Overseas Long Tour Ribbon Stonington, Conn. tion with AT&T that officials VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit of Margie Williams Budzak, along raised her children to work hard those she loved, Vivian “Mama” with one Oak Leaf Cluster, A Mass of Christian have taken pains to keep Geisinger Community Medical with his two adoring daughters, and finish their plates. Vivian’s Schulman Brown will live on Vietnam Service Medal, Air Burial will be at 9:30 secret, newly released docu- Center in Scranton. He is sur- Briannon and Emily. He is also gentle strength and big heart through her legacy of sugar, Force Training Ribbon, Air a.m. Wednesday in ments show. vived by his beloved wife, Claire survived by his sisters, Charise made her home a welcoming teaching her family and friends Force Outstanding Unit Award, Holy Saviour Church, The program, previously Schmidt Wagner. He is also O’Konski and husband Bill, of place that was always filled with to always wear a sweet smile, a and the Republic of Vietnam Hilliard Street, East End reported by ABC News survived by his three children, Avoca, and Erin Chapasko of friends and family. She had a sweet tooth and a sweet spirit. Campaign Medal. Jeanne retired Section of Wilkes-Barre. The daughter Sherri Pettinato, and Taylor; his brothers, Michael and The New Yo rk Times, knack for observing boisterous Graveside funeral service will as a lieutenant colonel in 1988. Rev. Kenneth Seegar, pastor, will is called the Hemisphere sons Richard Wagner and sig- Budzak and Michael Meyers, family conversations, absorbing be conducted at 10 a.m. today Jeanne worked as team be celebrant. Interment with nificant other, Barbara Locks, both of Noxen; his maternal the chatter and chiming in with in Temple Israel Cemetery, supervisor at the American Red military honors will be in Holy Project. It’s paid for by the and Robert (Bob) Wagner and grandfather, Nick Cappellini the funniest and truest line of the Swoyersville. Rabbi Larry Kaplan Cross, Ashley, for many years. Trinity Cemetery, Bear Creek. U.S. Drug Enforcement wife Sherri, all of Old Forge; his of Old Forge; and his paternal evening — complete with a wink will officiate. Shiva will be She was a member of the former Friends may call 8:30 a.m. until Administration and the sister, Gail Jones of New Yo rk; grandmother, Helen Budzak of and her warm smile. observed today after the funeral Holy Trinity Church, Wilkes- time of Mass. Arrangements are Office of National Drug four grandchildren, Samantha Pittston. Vivian loved to play gin rummy until 8 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. Barre, where she was a lector by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Control Policy, and it allows and Adam Stanton, and Joshua A Mass of Christian Burial is and eat her signature chocolate Wednesday at 5 Breeze Way, and taught CCD classes, and Home, Wilkes-Barre. investigators armed with and Madison Wagner; and his scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday lady finger cake with her grand- Shavertown. subpoenas to quickly mine dear cat, “Buddy.” in St. Mary of the Assumption children, Hillary and Diana Smith, Arrangements are by the A memorial service is sched- Church, Prince of Peace Parish, the company’s vast database and Ryan Jacobsen. From them, Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., JOSEPH VINCENT MARTINEllI to help track down drug uled at noon Saturday in the Old Forge. Those attending the she earned the name of “personal 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 1, 2013 Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 funeral are asked to go directly self-esteem booster,” as she was a www.rosenbergfuneralchapel.com traffickers or other suspects W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. to the church. Friends may call Joseph Vincent Martinelli, who switch cellphones to Relatives and friends may pay 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the 91, of Laflin, died Sunday at the avoid detection. their respects 10 a.m. until ser- Thomas P. Kearney Funeral GENEVIEVE (JEAN) l. yUREK Veterans Affairs Nursing Home, The details of the vices at the church. Everyone Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Sept. 1, 2013 Wilkes-Barre, following a pro- Hemisphere Project come is invited to attend a luncheon Forge. longed illness. amid a national debate about which will follow the services in MARY ANN MONAHAN, Genevieve (Jean) L. Yurek, He was employed at the federal government’s the church’s banquet hall. of Taylor, died Monday, Sept. 93, of Second Street, Wyoming Tobyhanna Army Depot for 18 access to phone records, par- years prior to retiring. He was PATRICIA STULL, 69, 2, 2013, at the Riverside and a resident of ManorCare, ticularly the bulk collection of Moosic, passed away on Rehabilitation and Nursing Kingston, passed away Sunday. also the owner of New Rail Dam Jean was the wife of the Swimming Area Recreation for of phone records for national Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, sur- Center, Taylor. She was the wife security purposes. rounded by her loved ones. of Eugene Monahan. The couple late John Yurek, whom she many years. She is survived by her beloved celebrated their 27th wedding married at The Nativity of the He was one of the organiz- Hemisphere, however, husband, Willard Stull Sr. On anniversary on April 20. Also Blessed Mother in Plymouth ers of the Duryea Little League, takes a different approach Aug. 21, the couple celebrated surviving are two daughters, on Thanksgiving Day in 1947. as well as the Duryea Junior from that of the National their 48th wedding anniversary. Rebecca Monahan, Taylor, and Together they enjoyed 55 years Football League. He also served Security Agency, which She is also survived by her son, Tammy Chludzinski, Old Forge.; of marriage. Her husband, John, as a Boy Scout leader at St. Dunmore; David Martinelli maintains a database of Matthew Stull, and wife Marcie, a son, Jason Monahan, Avoca; passed away on Dec. 27, 2001. Nicholas Church in Old Forge. and wife Judy, Duryea; John call records handed over by of Avoca; her daughter, Trisha three grandchildren, Avery Genevieve was born in He was an all-around handy- Martinelli and wife Marianne, phone companies as autho- Tucker, and husband Jeremy, Greaves, Kayla and Zackary Bessemer, Mich., on Feb. 12, man for many years at the Madison Township; daughters 1920, daughter of the late Pittston Senior Center, where Anna Marie Kush, Scranton, rized by the USA Patriot of Copperas Cove, Texas; her Chludzinski; a great-grand- Act. brother, Larry Ashton, and wife daughter, Aria Chludzinski; a Joseph and Stella Szweda the polls, tending her flower he and his loving wife met and and Mari Martinelli, Pittston Joan, of Fayetteville, N.C.; six brother, Charles Francis, and Gajewski. Later with her family garden and cooking and baking were married 16 years ago. Township; stepchildren, Barbara “Subpoenaing drug deal- grandchildren; two great-grand- wife Linda, Taylor; a sister, she moved to Plymouth, where the most delectable meals. She Having been certified (Palum) Walling Shock and ers’ phone records is a bread- children; and many nieces and Barbara Pisauro, and husband she attended and graduated also spent her time nurturing each year by the state of husband Jerry, Duryea; Joyce and-butter tactic in the nephews. Frank, Moosic; and nephews from Davenport High School and loving all her family, espe- Pennsylvania, he also taught (Palum) Mashinski and hus- course of criminal investiga- Funeral services are sched- and her best friend of 40 years, with high honors in 1939. cially her grandchildren and exercise classes at the senior band Bill, Fairfax, Va..; Sharon tions,” Justice Department uled at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Annette Boyko. Wanting to do her patriotic great-grandchildren. “Babci” center, as well as being an active (Palum) Eroh and husband Ron, spokesman Brian Fallon said Thomas P. Kearney Funeral The funeral will be at 10 a.m. duty during World War II, she (Polish for grandmother), as member of the chorus there. He Raleigh, N.C.; Bill Palum and in an email. “The records are was also a member of the Avoca companion Mary Kay Berringer, Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Thursday at the Louis V. Ciuccio applied at a defense plant in she was lovingly called by them, maintained at all times by Forge, to be celebrated by the Funeral Home, 145 Moosic West Chester. She operated delighted in playing games, Community Choir. Sterling, Va.; Jim Palum and various machinery as a machine reading books and feeding them He was an avid bowler, hav- wife Theresa, Union Hall, Va.; the phone company, not the Rev. Donald B. Perry, pastor of Road, Old Forge, followed by a government. This program the Moosic United Methodist 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Divine mechanic at the Steam Division their favorite meals, especially ing organized a traveling bowl- Nancy (Palum) Bono and hus- Church. Relatives and friends Mercy Parish, Davis Street, of Westinghouse, West Chester. the Polish delicacies that she ing league at the Senior Center band Rod, Raleigh, N.C.; 21 simply streamlines the pro- may pay their respects 4 p.m. Scranton. Friends may call 5 to Her tasks included repairing of made so well. and belonged to bowling leagues grandchildren and six great- cess of serving the subpoena until services. 7 p.m. Wednesday. damaged U.S. Naval Vessels — In addition to her parents at Modern Lanes, Exeter, and grandchildren. to the phone company so a genuine “Rosie the Riveter.” and husband, she was preceded most recently at the Stanton Guests may call noon law enforcement can quickly Jean was a 65-year member of in death by a brother, Walter. Lanes, Wilkes-Barre. to 1 p.m. Wednesday keep up with drug dealers DOROTHy M. (lAGRUE) SCHERER St. Joseph’s Church, Wyoming, Surviving are her four chil- He was a lifetime member of in St. Maria Goretti’s when they switch phone and a member of its senior dren, Joanne Depascale and the VFW. Church in Laflin with numbers to try to avoid Aug. 31, 2013 choir. Her beautiful voice sang her husband, Joseph, West He enjoyed life and found a Catholic Mass officiated by many solos at Christmastime Wyoming; Irene Pizzano and happiness through cooking, gar- Father Gregory Finn immedi- detection.” Dorothy M. (LaGrue) Scherer, and taught other choir mem- her husband, Carmen, Exeter; dening, quilting, hunting, fish- ately following. Final resting The Associated Press of Pittston, passed away Saturday bers how to sing in Polish. She Annette Kelly, Indianapolis, ing, spending time with family place will be Arlington National independently obtained a in Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. was also active in its Christian and John A. Yurek, Exeter; and eating ice cream! Cemetery in Arlington, Va. In series of slides detailing She was born Oct. 8, 1928, Mother’s Society, holding 10 grandchidren, Jeffrey and He was preceded in death by lieu of flowers, donations can Hemisphere. They show the in Pittston, the daughter of the numerous offices over the years, Steve Pizzano, Kristen Eviston, his parents and an infant grand- be made to the VA Hospital database includes not just late Cataldo LaGrue and Mary including the presidency for 12 Joseph Depascale, Barbara son. Veterans Recreation Center in records of AT&T customers, (Bellanca) LaGrue. years. She proudly chaired the Wesley, Ryan and Matthew He is survived by his wife, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements She was preceded in death but of any call that passes outside kitchen stand at the Kelly, Christopher and Megan Kathleen (Black) Palum are by Howell-Lussi Funeral through an AT&T switch. by her first husband, Walter Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West annual Harvest Festival and Yurek and Jessica Foster; nine Martinelli; sons, Louis Joseph The federal government Slater; second husband, Francis shared her recipes, which drew great-grandchildren, Brianna Martinelli and wife Dobbie, Pittston. Scherer; brothers, Guy LaGrue crowds enjoying Polish foods, and Bruno Pizzano; Ian, pays the salaries of four and Charles LaGrue; and sister, especially her potato pancakes, Tiernan and Wyatt Eviston; AT&T employees who work Jennie LaGrue. pierogies and piggies. Anthony Depascale; Matthew, SHEIlA A. WICKIZER in three federal anti-drug Surviving is a son, Walter Jean was an active member Marshall and Lane Wesley; sev- Sept. 1, 2013 offices around the country to Slater, Ann Arbor, Mich. of the Exeter Cosmopolitan eral nieces and nephews. expedite subpoena requests, Funeral services were entrust- Township. For further informa- Club, enjoying trips and excur- A special thanks is sent to the Sheila A. Wickizer, 64, of West an Obama administra- ed to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., tion or to express your condo- Pittston, passed away Sunday sions to Atlantic City. From the staff of ManorCare in Kingston tion official told the AP on Pittston Township. Interment lences to Dorothy’s family, please Cosmopolitan Club, she enlist- for the loving care given to in Geisinger Wyoming Valley services will be at 1 p.m. today visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome. Medical Center. Monday. ed a group of friends to join Genevieve her last few weeks. The official spoke on the in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston com. her in entertaining the sick and Their genuine care and love Born in Pittston on May 20, elderly at area nursing homes. given each day was appreciated 1949, she was a daughter of the condition of anonymity She was the leader and soloist by Genevieve and her family. late Francis and Dorothy Walk because he or she was not for her group “THE GOLDEN The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Loftus. She was a graduate of authorized to discuss the FUNERAlS VOICES.” Her compassion for Thursday at the Bednarski Pittston Area High School and program, and said that two others and her love of music ini- Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming had been employed in customer BRAZITIS - Peter, funeral EVANS - Michael, funeral 9 a.m. of the AT&T employees are tiated her move to bring joy to Ave., Wyoming, with a Mass service at Travelocity. She was based at the High Intensity 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at S.J. today at the Gubbiotti Funeral an avid reader and loved play- Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 Home,1030 Wyoming Ave., those who perhaps had no one of Christian Burial at 9:30 Drug Trafficking Area office to visit them or were in need a.m. in St. Monica’s Parish, ing cards and board games with W. Main St., Plymouth. Mass Exeter. Services 10 a.m. friends and family. in Atlanta, one at the HIDTA of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in of interaction through music. West Wyoming, with the Rev. office in Houston, and one at SAKAlAUSKAS - Helen, Mass of Jean’s beautiful soprano voice Walter F. Skiba officiating and She was a loving mother, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Christian Burial 10 a.m. today in the office in Los Angeles. and her love of music accom- the Rev. Leo McKernan concel- grandmother, sister and aunt, and PCU and Medical Surgical Floors formerly St.Aloysius Church, St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic ebrating. Interment will be in will be greatly missed. as well as the staff of Summit The Hemisphere data- 143 W. Division St., Wilkes Barre. Church, Pittston. Immediate plished that goal. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today. Although Genevieve was a St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West In addition to her parents, she Nursing Home. base includes records that family can pay respects 9 a.m. at was preceded in death by her hus- A memorial Mass will be cel- date back to 1987, the offi- BROWN - Vivian, graveside Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, stay-at-home mom, she filled Wyoming. her time with volunteering at Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. band, Arthur Wickizer Sr. ebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in cial said, but typical narcot- service 10 a.m. today in Temple 136 Maffett St., Plains Township. Surviving are her son, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Israel Cemetery. Friends wishing to attend are church functions, working at Wednesday at the funeral home. ics investigations focus on Christopher Wickizer, Roaring William Street, Pittston. Those asked to go directly to the church. records no older than 18 CHERR - Peter, Mass of Christian Brook Township; grandchildren, attending are asked to go directly Burial 10 a.m. today in St. SEIDEl - Patricia, Blessing John, Haley, Natalie and Kevin; to the church on Thursday morn- months. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Holy Service 10 a.m. Wednesday at the PHIlIP FAUST sisters, Mary Beth Hummel ing. Interment will be at the con- To keep the program Trinity site, 520 S. Hanover St., Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, Aug. 30, 2013 and her husband, John, Pocono venience of the family. Friends secret, investigators who Nanticoke. 251 William St., Pittston. Friends Manor, and Kathy Ostrowski and may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday request searches of the data- CUNNINGHAM - Margaret, may call 5 to 9 p.m. today and her husband, Butch, Pittston; at the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Philip Faust, 80, of Drums, ily and is survived by several base are instructed to “never funeral 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the brothers, Brian Loftus and his Home, 251 William St., Pittston. funeral home. passed away Friday morning at cousins, including Griff Jones, refer to Hemisphere in any at the Corcoran Funeral Home wife, Sandy, Duryea, and Francis Memorial donations may be made Hazleton General Hospital. Mountain Top. official document,” one of Inc., 20 S. Main St. Plains. Mass SMITH -Anna, funeral 9:30 a.m. Loftus, West Pittston; and numer- to the Care and Concern Clinic, Born in Nanticoke, May 11, A memorial service will the slides noted. of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Wednesday at E. Blake Collins ous nieces and nephews. Pittston. Online condolences may 1933, he was the son of the be held at 10 a.m. Thursday It wasn’t immediately Benedict’s Parish, St. Dominic’s Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Special thanks to the staff of be made at www.peterjadonizio- late Laura (Payne) Faust. Phil at Harman Funeral Homes Church, 155 Austin Ave.,Wilkes- Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Geisinger Wyoming Valley ICU, funeralhome.com. clear what percentage of Barre. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. in St. Maria Goretti had spent the past five years & Crematory Inc. (East), U.S. calls are routed through today at the funeral home. Church, Laflin. Rosary in the in Corrigan House, Hazleton. 669 W. Butler Drive, Drums. AT&T switches and thus He had resided in Drums since The Rev. William W. “Chip” DONAHOE - Dr. Francis, funeral church 30 minutes before Mass. have records captured in noon Saturday in Gate of Heaven Friends may call 8:30 to 9:30 1953, after moving from the Fairchild will officiate the OBITUARy POlICy Hemisphere. One slide says Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas. a.m. at the funeral home. Hanover section of Wilkes- service. Interment will follow Barre. in Hanover Green Cemetery, The Times Leader publishes free obituaries, the program includes records STEFFEN - Esther, funeral 9 a.m. “for a tremendous amount of today at the Peter J. Adonizio Phil had worked as a brake- Hanover Township. Friends which have a 27-line limit, and paid obituaries, G enetti’s Funeral Home, 251 William St., man for Conrail until the mid may call at the funeral home 9 which can run with a photograph. A funeral international numbers that AfterFuneralLu ncheons Pittston. Mass of Christian Burial 1970s and was a member of a.m. until the time of the ser- home representative can call the obituary desk place calls through or roam 9:30 a.m. in St.Joseph Marello the Railroad Workers’ Union. vice. at 570-829-7224, send a fax to 570-829-5537 or on the AT&T network.” Starting at$7.9 5per person Parish, Pittston. He later worked on his farm In lieu of flowers, memorial email to [email protected]. If you fax According to the slides, WAlP - Kirtland, funeral 11 a.m. in Drums, which he was proud donations can be made to Christ the program is useful for HotelB erea vementRates to have placed in the Farmland Evangelical Lutheran Church, or email, please call to confirm. Obituaries must Wednesday at Davis-Dinelli be submitted by 7:30 p.m. for publication in the investigators trying to track Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Preservation Program. He also PO Box 494, Conyngham, PA next edition. Obituaries must be sent by a funeral down drug traffickers or Nanticoke. Friends may call 2 enjoyed working on farm trac- 18219. Online condolences can other criminals who fre- to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the tors. be entered and more informa- home or crematory, or must name who is handling funeral home. Masonic Memorial He was the last surviving tion is available at www.har- arrangements, with address and phone number. quently change phones or 825.6477 80022591 service 7:30 p.m. member of his immediate fam- manfuneral.com. use multiple phones. Editorial

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Our OpiniOn: St.vincent de paul

Clark van Orden/Times Leader file photo a line waiting for a meal at St.vincent de paul kitchen in 2007. A constant kindness for an endless problem “If you’re hungry, you eat.” lining up in this and similar facilities The comment came from a volunteer nationwide? at St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen, refer- But neither those questions nor their ring to the policy of serving all who potential answers matter to the staff, enter — no forms to fill out, no needs volunteers and donors who relentlessly to verify, no questions asked. ensure the kitchen is open and the food But it might as well be the kitchen’s is coming. They just keep managing motto. Since its relatively modest to gather, prepare and serve enough beginnings in the hands of thoughtful, victuals to all who enter, day after day, cOMMentarY: dan Frankel generous and caring people — many week after week, month after month, of them religious leaders from diverse for an astounding and invaluable three faiths — St. Vincent de Paul has had decades. one simple, overarching theme, as tran- For perspective, here’s some history: Strong support to end discrimination scendent of other concerns as hunger Since the soup kitchen opened … is to those who endure it: Feed those 1986, the Space shuttle Challenger Imagine if your boss could fire you, Under existing law, a good employee lic accommodations. in need. exploded (the shuttle program has even though you’re considered a high- can’t be fired for being black, Latino, That includes a majority of This year marks the kitchen’s 30th since recovered and been discon- quality employee who arrives early and Asian — or white. Pennsylvania Republicans, and a major- anniversary, a benchmark to both cel- tinued); 1989, Exxon Valdez runs stays late, just because he doesn’t like A good employee ity of people in every region of the state. ebrate and lament. aground; 1989, U.S. troops invade your husband, wife, boyfriend or girl- can’t be fired for being a It’s a matter of basic fairness. Celebrate because this facility has Panama; 1991, a U.S.coalition drives friend. woman – or a man. The bipartisan House bill (H.B. 300) always represented the purest form of Iraq out of Kuwait; 1991, the USSR For hundreds of thousands of A good employee can’t that would fix the law has 90 House human compassion. It meets the basest disintegrates; 1993, the World Trade Pennsylvanians, that is a reality. be fired for his or her co-sponsors, and 25 Senate co-spon- human need with no strings attached, Center is car-bombed; 2001, The Trade This Labor Day, the rights of working religion: Muslims, Jews, sors – almost half of the entire General thus exhibiting the highest of the Center is destroyed in a terrorist attack people are under attack on many fronts. Hindus and Catholics, for Assembly. human spirit. that reshapes national security and And there is one group of workers who example, all receive this However, it’s been sent to the House Lament because the hunger not only prompts two wars; 2004, U.S. Troops is still fighting simply for the chance to basic protection. dan State Government Committee, chaired remains, but has grown. The first meal take Baghdad following the Iraqi inva- keep their jobs. A good employee can’t by a vocally anti-gay rights legislator, was served June 2, 1983, to 66 people. sion; 2007, the iPhone launches the Shockingly, it’s still perfectly legal in be fired for becoming Frankel who has vowed to block the bill by pre- Now the kitchen feeds an average of age of the world in your pocket … most of Pennsylvania to fire someone pregnant, or becoming Contributing venting a hearing or a vote on the issue. 300 people daily, with 400 or more not It’s just a bare smattering, but the just for being gay, lesbian, bisexual or disabled, so long as she Columnist But it doesn’t have to stay there. Yo u uncommon. picture is there. The world has radical- transgender. I continues to do her job. can help get it out. There are large issues here that merit ly evolved and reshaped in ways both t’s also legal to kick renters out of their And rightly so. In fact, statistically, you, the person discussion in more esoteric circles. imaginable and inconceivable the day homes and even to deny someone a hotel But under current law, that same per- reading this, are probably part of the How does the richest country on earth that first meal was served. room or service at a restaurant for the son can be fired for something else they 72 percent who support fairness. And (cliche though that is) allow hunger to And yet through it all St. Vincent same reason. can’t and shouldn’t have to change about if you call or email your state represen- grow so profoundly? What priorities de Paul Kitchen’s mission remained Yo u can even be fired, evicted or themselves – who they love. tative to demand a hearing and a vote have we set, or failed to set, that leave noble, and unwavering as its need. denied service for being heterosexual — Discrimination in Pennsylvania may on H.B. 300, you can shake Harrisburg adults and more importantly, children If you’re hungry, you eat. or if someone just thinks you’re gay. (Yes, be legal, but it’s also clearly wrong and into doing the right thing for our family really.) un-American, which is why 72 percent of members, friends and co-workers across If you’re confused, because you Pennsylvanians support changing state the state. Our OpiniOn: deBt ceiling thought Pennsylvania protected workers law to ban these types of discrimination from discrimination, you’re partly right. in the workplace, in housing and in pub- Dan Frankel is Democratic state Representative in Pittsburgh. End debt debate circus YOur OpiniOn: letterStOthe editOr Self defense laws have a choice. Either repeal these Freedom of Information Act is not laws or explain to their citizens why worth the paper it was written on. it’s all right for someone to kill them, So be aware of anyone offering a may go too far if the killer feels threatened. gift, service, advice or friendship, and find the right fixes Let us begin with a couple of facts. Stephen George Bettum because they are after whatever they Quite a number of states have insti- Scranton can take away from you. I speak form Americans must be appalled to ing $16.7 trillion in mid-October. At tuted “stand your ground” laws for experience; I am a victim. learn, from both sides of the politi- the same time, Americans know that self-defense. Many people are upset Elaine Givens cal street, that they are about to be the United States must pay its bills, about the jury decision in the Trayvon Beware of scams Plymouth subjected again to partisan wrangling the same as a household must pay its Martin case. Many people are upset over raising the debt ceiling and set- electric and water bills, or else. about the status of gun control laws from caregivers ting a budget for the next fiscal year, A mix of new revenues and budget in the United States. Wayne LaPierre Soap ingredient which begins Oct. 1. cuts are needed to deal with the fed- of the NRA has proposed that more A recent meeting at a local univer- The kickoff for the mud wrestling eral deficit and, in the long run, to guns are the solution to gun control. sity regarding “scams” on the elderly will be Sept. 9, when Congress returns tackle the national debt. There is a long-standing tradition was timely. Presenters cautioned on is harming fish to work from its five-week summer The question is whether the cuts in America of protecting the weak. the many methods dishonest people I at one time was a fisheries biologist vacation. The first deadline will be are done sensibly and with precision, The people most likely to be victims use to take advantage of them via for the United States Environmental Sept. 30, when government spending or administered by a meat-ax like the of crime are black, specifically young telephone and mail. The most inva- Protection Agency and retired as a fisher- authorizations expire. sequester, which is inflicting painful, black people. It is another long- sive method occurs when an elderly, ies biologist for the Pennsylvania Fish and The second will be mid-October, random damage on government ser- standing tradition in America that handicapped person without family, Boat Commission, south central region. when the United States will hit its vices and employment. everyone has the right to personally needing personal care, is subject to Recently, Triclosan has come to may next debt limit. In the meantime, with only a fight bear arms for self-protection. a caregiver. attention. Triclosan is the active ingredi- Two messages on Monday, one and not a solution on the fiscal issues Suppose we arm and train every A needy person is most vulnerable ent in antibacterial hand soap. It is hurt- from each side, show the country being promised by Washington and eligible black person who is in a in their home where their personal ing the environment. what awaits in the coming weeks. The with Vice President Joe Biden the “stand your ground” state. Then we lives, living conditions and financial Triclosan kills algae, phytoplankton first, from Treasury Secretary Jacob latest in the administration to pound would arm other minorities in order status is exploited — even by family and beneficial bacteria in lakes and rivers, J. Lew, was that Congress must raise the war drums on Syria, the world oil of their vulnerability to crime. Any members. What background check is and it paralyzes fish. the debt ceiling quickly so the govern- price is rising and global markets are one of these individuals could then done on a licensed caregiver? The Pa. Fish and Boat Commission is ment will not run out of money and described as disturbed. come up to anyone and, if at any time One situation that might not monitoring it in the Susquehanna River that the Obama administration does The climb in the oil price means they felt their life was in danger, they have been addressed was those who and has found it in fish tissues. That is not intend to bargain on the matter. that U.S. companies will have an could kill the complete stranger that approach your home; be it salesper- why the Susquehanna River is so messed The second, delivered by House excuse to raise gasoline prices at the they had just picked out. Would you son, contractor, service repairman or up. An artificial entitled “estrogenic Speaker John Boehner, was that pump for Labor Day, while disturbed feel that this killing was justified? religious organization. compound in waterways” is coming out Americans should expect “a whale of global markets provide Wall Street a Would you feel safer? Would law There are many laws, but our law- in the September/October issue of the a fight” over these fiscal issues. chance to pocket more commissions enforcement feel safer? makers should find the loopholes that Pennsylvania Angler and Boater. Please The debt limit and the budget are from transactions. We would all know a little more do not protect the law-abiding while read it. Further, please consider your critically important, and both prob- Given this appalling circus pos- about how the minority population permitting the scammer to exist next purchase of hand soap. Use one that lems must be worked out to keep the ing as government, how are ordinary feels now. This law has legalized without being prosecuted. Presently, is alcohol based. country functioning. Americans supposed to win? murder. As I see it, the states that every legal avenue you proceed with Bob Roscinski The national debt will hit a horrify- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have these “stand your ground” laws is passed to another agency, and the Newville

Mallard FillMOre dOOneSBurY PAGE 8A Tuesday, September 3, 2013 NEWS www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER Strike Book From page 1A agreed to a step movement TWO VIEWS From page 1A es. A grand jury probe into charge, Bufalino supplied without payment in the alleged jury tampering him with guns. “We did everything we 2011-12 school year. … The • The Wyoming Area School District compares the Pocono casino license resulted in charges filed Bufalino came out a felt was in our power to bottom line is, we’ve moved district proposals with the Wyoming Area Education DeNaples, whom against James Osticco, loser in the end, having to avoid this happening. It’s substantially and the union Association’s proposals for a teachers contract on Birkbeck said he did not an of Bufalino. flee Cuba by boat and leav- the last thing anyone want- has not. … They are seek- the district website — www.wyomingarea.org — in the speak to for the book, Osticco was later convict- ing behind nearly $1 mil- ed. But after four years, we ing higher wage increases column on the right with a link called “WA & WSEA received a $50 million ed. lion that was buried on the felt we were left with no than the 12 percent and Proposals.” license in 2006 for Mount “Bufalino would not island, Birkbeck said. other alternative,” she said. have moved very little off • The Wyoming Area Education Association has created Airy in Monroe County and allow his underboss to fix As Birkbeck related: The School district solicitor their position in the last a website displaying information from the union’s was later indicted along a trial for someone unless CIA heard the story and, Jarret Ferentino, who is year,” Ferentino said. perspective at www.wateachers.com. with his friend Roman that was someone impor- figuring Bufalino would sitting on the district’s bar- He also noted that while Catholic priest tant,” Birkbeck said. want to get back his money, gaining team, said the three the union points out that Members of the support get 180 school days in by by a grand jury on perjury Bufalino’s rise recruited him in a plot to major issues identified by administrators received staff will need to be brought June 15 or by the last day charges for allegedly lying The heart of the book assassinate Castro. A Time the union were: contribut- raises, administrators also in on the make-up days at of the scheduled school to the state gaming board deals with Bufalino and magazine story in 1975 ing towards its members’ agreed to a pay freeze for the end of the year. Those year. about their connections to covers his life from when identified Bufalino as one health insurance premiums, one year and premium employees are guaranteed If the first strike threat- organized-crime figures. he came to the U.S. as an of the participants in the eliminating health trust sharing. to work a specific number ens that deadline, both For DeNaples, it was infant from Sicily to his plot and Hoffa was sched- language from the contract Ferentino said he doesn’t of days in their contract sides must go into manda- reputed area mobster rise through the ranks of uled to testify before a gov- and a wage freeze for the see what a strike will do for and will likely require over- tory, nonbinding arbitra- William D’Elia, who took . ernment committee about 2011-12 school year. teachers. “It’s not going to time. tion. over the Russell Bufalino Birkbeck details it. However, Bufalino, who “We offered what free up any more money,” Under state law, teach- If a second strike is crime family after his Bufalino’s arranging the had maintained his alle- amounts to a 12-percent he said. ers may strike twice in one called after arbitration, it death in 1994. For Sica, it meeting of mob bosses in giance to Hoffa after he raise over a six-year con- The union has warned school year. must end in time for stu- was Bufalino. Apalachin, N.Y., his owner- was ousted as Teamster tract, no premium shar- of the costs to the district The first strike must dents to get 180 school The charges were later ship in casinos and other president, saw his friend ing on their benefits and associated with a strike. end in time for students to days by June 30. dropped against DeNaples businesses in Cuba before as a liability and ordered in return for him transfer- Castro took over and his him killed to prevent him ring casino ownership to close association with from testifying. his daughter. The charges Hoffa. “Russell wanted to close Gas against Sica were with- The Cuba connection ranks, and he eliminated drawn. is ultimately what led to everybody that was part of From page 1A “I use the DeNaples’ the hit on Hoffa, Birkbeck it,” Birkbeck said. were either settled out investigation as an entrée said. The hit was carried out Mobil and Tranguch were of court or had gone to a to tell the Russell Bufalino Bufalino had developed by and partially responsible for jury trial – such as in the story,” Birkbeck said. a close relationship with the subject of the book “I the spill. case of Carol and Dennis One of the links between Fulgencio Batista, who Heard Yo u Paint Houses,” “That Exxon had Dawley, now of North the two men, he said, was was dictator of Cuba, to by Charles Brandt. already been denied a Carolina, and Bernadine DeNaples’ trial in federal the point at which the “I was told that that was motion for summary judg- Marusak, of Hazleton, in court in 1977 for allegedly leader would send his true,” Birkbeck said, add- ment and that the matter September 2010. defrauding the government children to vacation in the ing sources he developed of control already went to There is another out- during the cleanup after Poconos under the protec- vouched for Sheeran’s a jury and Exxon lost on standing case of Peter Tropical Storm Agnes. tion of Bufalino, Birkbeck story and told him Hoffa’s that matter,” Tarantino Melnick, who still lives in The trial ended in a hung said. Bufalino had supplied remains were incinerated. said. “The Superior the gas spill area, and his jury with one juror refus- Batista with guns when Birkbeck acknowledged Court clearly should have family that will also see an ing to convict DeNaples rebels led by Castro tried that he was unsure what reversed the lower courts appeals court soon. and three others. to topple him, according to the reaction will be to the granting of the motion Times Leader file photo Six named defendants in DeNaples and the others Birkbeck. book. and they didn’t. Clearly, The former Tranguch Tire and Service Center in Hazleton. the case, Exxon Mobil, BP later pleaded no contest to But, Birkbeck added, “At the end of the day, I we were treated unfairly.” Products, Shell Oil Co., conspiracy, were fined and when it became clear reported out a story as faith- Attorneys for Exxon hearing. estoppel does not apply in Scullin Oil Co., Dunmore given suspended sentenc- Castro was going to be in fully as I could,” he said. Mobil in August 2012 filed In Tarantino’s appeal, Tarantino’s case because Oil Co. and Fegley Oil a motion for summary he argues “collateral he has not raised that Co., filed requests for a judgment and asked that estoppel” in that decisions issue in any proceeding judgment to be entered the lawsuit be dismissed in the case were already before. in their favor and the suit Syria based on there being no made by a judge, Musto, The attorneys argue it is dismissed. “evidence of an intention- and jury, and that judges “uncontested” that Exxon On Aug. 13, county From page 1A al act” on behalf of Exxon Lewis Wetzel and William Mobil did not own the Judge Amesbury granted Mobil, and that Exxon Amesbury, who award- storage tanks that leaked, that request, dismissing ment held the Assad Mobil did not control the ed judgment in favor of and that Tranguch never the lawsuit. Amesbury regime responsible for the “The hesitation and the disappointment is gasoline at Tranguch when Exxon Mobil in 2011 and made any written or oral also dismissed a request “heinous” chemical attack, so obvious in the words of President Obama it was sold to Tranguch by 2013, respectively, cannot agreements with Exxon for a medical monitoring saying the perpetrators yesterday. The confusion was clear as well.” another distributor. reverse decisions already Mobil. damage claim on behalf of should be tried before an — Faysal Mikdad, Tarantino said the jury made. The Tranguch business the Melnick family. international court “like has already ruled Exxon Collateral estoppel is a closed in 1995 after filing Amesbury said in his other war criminals.” Syrian deputyforeign minister Mobil was responsible doctrine that prevents a for bankruptcy. The build- ruling that none of the At the Vatican, Pope and that his family, too, is party from re-litigating an ing that still remains on Melnick family members Francis said he would entitled to a jury trial. issue. the site is in the process received a diagnosis con- stage a worldwide prayer the alleged chemical weap- Coalition, said the army “It appears to me that all In a recent filing by of being torn down. firming that higher than vigil for Syria on Sept. 7 ons attacks on areas east moved troops as well as the Superior Court did was attorneys who represent The case also involved normal levels of gasoline- and called on all sides to and west of Damascus, rocket launchers, artillery rehash Exxon Mobil’s talk- Exxon Mobil in response rulings and an order made related components exist lay down their arms. many unanswered ques- and other heavy weapons ing points and didn’t think to the state Supreme by disgraced former coun- in their blood and that “My heart is deeply tions remain. inside residential neigh- about the fact that the issue Court appeal, the attor- ty Judge Mark Ciavarella, submitted doctors reports wounded by what is Neither the U.S. nor borhoods in cities nation- had already been dealt with neys say no appeal should that Tarantino had previ- were insufficient to allow happening in Syria and the Syrian regime, which wide. twice by the lower court,” be allowed due to that ously sought to throw out, the issue to go before a anguished by the dra- blames rebels for the The coalition said Assad Tarantino said. doctrine. citing Ciavarella forced jury. matic developments” attacks, has publicly pre- ordered detainees to be The state Supreme Attorneys Frank Allen, him to sign an agreement Peter Melnick, who on the horizon, Francis sented proof. moved to military targets Court will rule if it will Arthur Jones and Jamie to settle the case and represents his family in told crowds in St. Peter’s Syria’s deputy foreign for use as human shields hear an appeal or not. Slimm, of Haddonfield, settlement offers were the matter, is planning on Square, forgoing the usual minister, Faysal Mikdad, against U.S. strikes. Tarantino said he hopes N.J., said in a response to “grossly unfair.” appealing Amesbury’s rul- religious theme of his claimed Sunday that Three Damascus resi- the appeal will get to a the appeal that collateral Nearly all of the cases ings. weekly address. Obama stepped back from dents, speaking on condi- The main Syrian politi- his threat to attack because tion of anonymity for fear cal opposition, which he lacks evidence of Syrian of reprisals, confirmed operates largely from government involvement such movements. exile, warned that Obama in the Aug. 21 attacks. One man said two Swim would give dictators in “The hesitation and members of the elite Iran, North Korea and the disappointment is so Republican Guards broke From page 1A Hemingway Marina com- rents and jellyfish stings she jumped from the sea- elsewhere a free pass to obvious in the words of into an empty house he modore who helped orga- that left her face puffy and wall of the Hemingway commit atrocities if he President Obama yester- owns, showing him an “seawater.” nize the Cuba side of swollen. Marina into the warm does not punish Assad. day,” Mikdad told report- official paper stating they Her team said she had Nyad’s multiple attempts. This time, she wore a waters off Havana. She In the Syrian capital ers in Damascus. “The were authorized to do so been slurring her words “I always thought she full bodysuit, gloves, boo- stopped from time to time Damascus, some said the confusion was clear as because Syria is at war. while she was out in could do it given her ties and a mask at night, for nourishment, but she reprieve from Washington well.” He said he bribed the the water. She was on a internal energy, her men- when jellyfish rise to the never left the water. was only prolonging their In a sharply worded soldiers and they left. A stretcher on the beach and tal and physical strength, surface. The new sili- The support team torment. front-page article, the woman in another area received an IV before she her will of iron,” said Diaz cone mask caused bruises accompanying her had A 29-year-old city resi- state-run newspaper said soldiers moved into was taken by ambulance Escrich, whom Nyad has inside her mouth, making equipment that gener- dent said he reinforced Al-Thawra, expressing a school next to her house to a hospital. described as a longtime it difficult for her to talk, ated a faint electrical field his window with tape in official thinking, said and she was terrified. “I just wanted to get out friend. she told her team when around her, which was anticipation of an immi- Obama’s turn-about In Washington, U.S. of the sun,” she said. “More than the athletic she was about two miles designed to keep sharks at nent attack. on military action was Secretary of State John It was Nyad’s fifth try feat, she wants to send a from land. bay. A boat also dragged “I know people who “the start of the historic Kerry tried to sharpen to complete the approxi- message of peace, love, Doctors traveling with a line in the water to help prepared sleeping pills to American retreat.” the arguments for military mately 110-mile swim. friendship and happiness Nyad were worried about keep her on course. give to their kids the night Ye t despite the official action Sunday in a serious She tried three times in … between the people her slurred speech and her Nyad first came to of the attack so they can hubris, there were signs of appearances on televi- 2011 and 2012. Her first of the United States and breathing, but they didn’t national attention in 1975 sleep and not be scared,” the regime was taking pre- sion news shows. attempt was in 1978. Cuba,” he said. intervene, according to when she swam the 28 said the man, who only cautions. “The stakes are just “It’s historic, marvel- Her last try was cut Nyad’s website. miles around the island of gave his first name, Nasib, The main Western- really too high here,” ous,” said Jose Miguel short amid boat trouble, Nyad’s journey began Manhattan in just under for fear of reprisals. backed opposition group, Kerry said. “We are not Diaz Escrich, the storms, unfavorable cur- Saturday morning when eight hours. Nearly two weeks after the Syrian National going to lose this vote.”

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SPORTS THE TIMES LEADER timesleader.com Tuesday, September 3, 2013 A big Tis the season to find summer Penn State treasures By JOHN MEDEIROS met ($300) authenticated by [email protected] JSA. checklist Charlie Trippi is in fine By TOM VENESKY With the holiday weekend company in a trio of cards [email protected] concluding, there’s several signed by the local leg- decent options on the auc- end, Paul Hornung and Pierre-Luc Letourneau- tion block for items of inter- Gayle Sayers. That package Leblond had two major est. remains at $50. tasks on his to-do list this We’ll keep it right in Hunt Auctions (huntauc- summer: find a place to state to start, as Keller’s tions.com) has another fine play for the 2013-2014 sea- Kollectibles of Carlisle offering of more than 1,000 son and get married. (kkoas.com) has a weekly lots closing Wednesday This month he accom- auction that concludes each night, meaning there likely plished Sunday, and the current something for everyone to both, one has some finds. There’s look at. Phillies, Yankees, signing a nice selection of Hall of Steelers, Flyers … and seem- an AHL Famer signed and ingly every MLB and NFL contract a couple of nice Penn State team. with the pieces that need to be spot- Touching on some items Wilkes- lighted. of local interest, they have Barre/ The 2010-11 Penn State another Raghib Ismail Scranton Letoureau- team-signed football prob- signed Notre Dame football Penguins Lebond ably warrants a call to helmet. With other Fighting and later Keller’s, as some of the auto- Irish items around it, it’s he tied the knot and headed AP photo graphs look to have fuzzed. currently a bargain at $55 on off to honeymoon in Hawaii. In this July 31 photo,Pittsburgh Pirates fans celebrate after their 5-4 win over the St.Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh. The Pirates run of It could just be the photog- Monday afternoon. “It’s been very busy,” 20 consecutive losing seasons is the longest in North American professional sports history,but the end is just a formality, and these raphy of it as well. But the Bob Sura’s autograph Letourneau-Leblond said resurgent Pirates are now focused on a postseason berth and beyond. ball stood at $10 on Monday is in a lot of signed memo- from his hotel room in Maui afternoon, and you can’t buy rabilia along with auto- on Thursday. “My wife and the ball without signatures graphs from Julius Erving, I are happy to sign with for that price. Charles Barkley and Mike Wilkes-Barre before the The 2009 team-signed Krzyewski, among others. wedding. After all, happy banner, though, is a real That lot stands at $40. wife, happy life, right?” Pirates team quietlymoving gem. Dimentions were not Want a Joe Paterno auto- In all seriousness, shared, but the banner has graph? Yo u can get two in Letourneau-Leblond said he more than 40 signatures, one shot, as two Penn State didn’t feel any pressure to including Michael Mauti footballs signed by the coach sign with a team before his and Michael Zordich. The are available in one lot, at a wedding and he was waiting current bid was open at $25. current bid of $74. for the right opportunity. closer to end of‘The Streak’ American Memorabilia Deeper down the auc- “I knew I would find a (americanmemorabilia. tion are a few more Red job. I just wanted the right WILL GRAVES com) has a large auction Barons items. Hunt had a one,” he said. “As soon as AP Sports Writer closing Thursday. As you large number of Scranton/ my agent called and told me work your way past all of Wilkes-Barre baseball items Wilkes-Barre was interest- PITTSBURGH — the New England Patriots a month ago and might be ed, I said let’s get it done.” There was no champagne jerseys, there’s a significant hitting the end of its supply. Letourneau-Leblond, 28, on ice. No celebratory boxing allotment from the The MeiGray Summer will be entering his eighth pats on the back. No great Joe and Eddie Futch collec- Sale (meigray.com) for professional season - one sigh of relief. Maybe a tion. Eddie was a trainer for hockey jerseys ends Friday. that includes 40 NHL games. postgame cigarette by Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, This is easily the best time He spent last season with the Jim Leyland, but then Ken Norton and others. of year to buy an NHL jer- Norfolk Admirals, posting again, the Marlboro reds There’s clothing, auto- sey. Penguins fans should eight points and 98 penalty have always been at the graphed photos and unique check J&J Distributing minutes in 33 games. Three ready tucked inside the pieces from many of box- (jjdistributing.biz) as their of his points last season - a manager’s desk, win or ing’s biggest names as you weekly sale is standing com- goal and two assists, came lose. scroll through the offerings. petitively with the MeiGray on Feb. 8 against Wilkes- To be honest, Sept. American has a DeSean closeout. Barre/Scranton. Letourneau- 12, 1992 was just anoth- Jackson Philadelphia As always, proceed with Leblond has been to the area er game in just another Eagles game-worn rookie caution. Look for certified many times as a member of pennant race for the jersey ($1,500) authenti- authentics whenever pos- the Albany Devils over the Pittsburgh Pirates. cated by MeiGray, and a Ben sible and always ask ques- last several years and is fully They rallied from a Roethlisberger signed full- tions about items you are aware of what to expect as a four-run deficit over size Pittsburgh Steelers hel- interested in. Penguin. the final three innings “It’s a great hockey town to escape a particularly AP photo and I’ve had success playing hostile Veterans Stadium there,” he said. “I’m looking with a 9-7 win over the In this Oct. 14, 1992 photo, Pittsburgh Pirates Barry Bonds (24) high-fives teammates after the forward to it.” Philadelphia Phillies. A Pirates 13-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the NLCS baseball series in Atlanta. That year Known as a physical decidedly svelte Barry was the last time the Pirates had a winning season and reached the playoffs. player who is willing to Bonds doubled and drop the gloves, Letourneau- scored twice. Super-sized Ask Bell if there’s any- ultimate destination. next four weeks. It will Leblond has compiled 1,061 Mike LaValliere thing about that sunny More than two decades be a day of liberation for a penalty minutes over his drove in a pair of runs. day in Philadelphia that later, 1992 remains the team that spent a genera- 275-game AHL career. As a Shortstop Jay Bell went stands out, the longtime last time the first number tion as a laughable after- Penguin, he could be sharing 3 for 5 with a in big leaguer turned Pirates in Pittsburgh’s win/loss thought in a place that the ice with another well- the ninth off Philadelphia hitting coach just shakes column ended up greater bills itself “The City of known tough guy in Steve closer Mitch Williams. his head. than the second, a record Champions.” MacIntyre. Although the Stan Belinda recovered “I have no idea,” he for futility — the longest The irony, Bell points two have never tangled on from a blown save to pick says with laugh. in North American pro- out, is that just like that the ice, Letourneau-Leblond up the victory. Perhaps because vic- fessional sports — that forgettable day at the said he has met MacIntyre Pittsburgh improved to tory No. 82 never used is simply known as “The Vet, the victory that offi- AP photo and looks forward to being 82-59 after 3 hours and to be a big deal for a fran- Streak.” cially puts The Streak to his teammate. 41 minutes of typically chise whose history is lit- One that mercifully is in rest will be no big deal. Henrik Stenson, left, of Sweden, lines up a putt on the sec- “Steve is one of the persistent and pragmatic tered with World Series its death throes as the cal- Perhaps that’s because ond hole as Graham DeLaet looks on during the final round most respected and one baseball, to open up a titles and Hall of Famers, endar flips to September. Pittsburgh isn’t wheez- of the Deutsche Bank Championship golf tournament in Norton, Mass. on Monday. of the toughest players in four-game lead over the a random mile marker the Barring a historic col- ing to mediocrity but rac- the game,” Letourneau- Montreal Expos on its players caught a glimpse lapse, the Pirates will ing past it with the same Leblond said. way to a third straight NL off of while looking far- snap a 20-year siege of With a roster loaded with East title. ther down the road to the misery sometime in the See STREAK |5B talented third and fourth Henrik Stenson liners, Letourneau-Leblond said he feels right at home playing as a grinder on one Federer upset at U.S.Open by Spain’s Robredo finally cashes in of the bottom two lines. He is also excited about the By HOWARD FENDRICH the second round of prospect of being a veteran AP Tennis Writer Wimbledon — against a at TPC Boston leader for the young players player ranked 116th, to on the Penguins roster. NEW YORK — Right boot — in late June. That DOUG FERGUSON “I’ve played on some from the start, Roger ended Federer’s record AP Golf Writer young teams so I’m familiar Federer looked very little run of reaching at least with it,” he said. “A good like, well, Roger Federer. the quarterfinals at 36 NORTON, Mass. — A great summer of golf leader shows the young In the opening game of consecutive Grand Slam finally paid off for Henrik Stenson. guys the ropes and pushes his fourth-round match at tournaments. Stenson made three straight birdies to race by them to improve. I don’t the U.S. Open, the owner Now, thanks to a fast-fading Sergio Garcia, and he holed a bunker mind helping with that.” of 17 Grand Slam titles Robredo, Federer has a shot for birdie on the 17th hole to turn back a final For now, Letourneau- got passed at the net new, unwanted streak: threat from Steve Stricker and win the Deutsche Leblond will enjoy the twice, sailed a backhand Two consecutive losses Bank Championship. rest of his honeymoon in long, then missed two before the quarterfinals Stenson was runner-up in the British Open and Hawaii before preparing forehands to get broken. at majors. a World Golf Championship, and he tied for third for Pittsburgh’s training In the second game, the This is the first season at the PGA Championship. All that was missing camp in September. In fact, man who has spent more since 2002 that Federer was a trophy, and he took care of that on Labor he’s already been preparing weeks ranked No. 1 than AP photo did not reach at least one Day at the soggy TPC Boston by closing with a himself by taking advantage anyone else dumped a final at any of the four 5-under 66 for a two-shot win over Stricker. of the hotel gym and doing backhand into the net, Tommy Robredo, of Spain, reacts after winning a point against Grand Slam tournaments. The 37-year-old Swede moved to the top plenty of hiking, swimming then shanked two other Roger Federer, of Switzerland, during the fourth round of the 2013 That year also marked of the FedEx Cup standings after two playoff and surfing in Hawaii. backhands several feet U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in NewYork. the last time Federer was events, assuring him his first trip to the Tour “I’m ready to go. When wide. ranked lower than he is Championship and a clear shot at the $10 million I get back I’ll hit the ice No longer the domi- “I kind of self-destruct- by-his-standards Grand now at No. 7. prize. for a few days and then nant presence he once ed, which is very disap- Slam season for Federer, “The story of my life: “I’m just pleased I won here,” said Stenson, get to training camp,” was, Federer lost in the pointing,” said Federer, whose record Grand Slam When I lose, people are who tied the tournament record at 22-under 262. Letourneau-Leblond said. round of 16 at Flushing who made 43 unforced trophy collection includes shell-shocked to see me “This was a big goal of mine to win a golf tour- “There won’t be much Meadows for the first errors and managed to five at the U.S. Open. play this way,” Federer nament after all those nice finishes. My family is time, but I’m extremely time in a decade, sur- convert only 2 of 16 break He exited in the semi- said. here. I’m going to see my kids in a little bit. It’s excited and honored to be a prisingly beaten 7-6 (3), points. “It was a frustrat- finals at the Australian At age 32, Federer has all good.” part of Pittsburgh’s training 6-3, 6-4 by 19th-seeded ing performance.” Open in January, the quar- struggled with a bad back camp and share the ice with Tommy Robredo of Spain Only the latest in a terfinals at the French See GOLF |5B so many respected players.” on Monday night. series. This caps a poor- Open in early June, and See OPEN |5B PAGE 2B Tuesday, September 3, 2013 SPORTS www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER

cOLLEGE FOOTBALL NAScAR SPRINT cUP LEADERS local calendar Gettysburg at Misericordia, 1 p.m. LATEST LINE fight schedule William Paterson at King’s, 1 p.m. Through Sept. 1 TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Morrisville State at Wilkes, Noon NFL Points Sept. 3 1,Jimmie Johnson, 837. 2, Clint Bowyer,809.3, FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE FAVORITE OPEN TODAYO/U UNDERDOG At Takamatsu, Japan, Daiki Kameda vs. Ro- HIGH ScHOOL FIELD HOckEY cOLLEGE cROSS cOUNTRY Kevin Harvick, 795. 4, Carl Edwards, 795. 5, Kyle drigo Guerrero, 12, for the vacant IBF junior ban- Crestwood at Delaware Valley Misericordia, King’s at Lebanon Valley, 10:15 National League Thursday Busch, 786. 6, Matt Kenseth, 768. 7, Dale Earn- tamweight title. Holy Redeemer at Wyoming ValleyWest, 6:30 a.m. hardt Jr., 750. 8, Joey Logano, 729. 9, Greg Biffle, Sept. 7 p.m. Washington -145 at Philadelphia +135 at Denver 8½ 8½ (48) Baltimore 727. 10, Kurt Busch, 719. At Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow, Scot- 11, Jeff Gordon,3. 71 12, Kasey Kahne, 709. 13, Honesdale at Hazleton Area cOLLEGE FIELD HOckEY land, Ray Beltran,vs. Ricky Burns, for Burns’WBO at Cincinnati -145 St. Louis +135 Sunday Martin TruexJr., 704. 14, Ryan Newman, 699. 15, Lake-Lehman at Dallas Juniata vs. King’s at Misericordia, 1 p.m. lightweight title. Brad Keselowski, 691. 16,Jamie McMurray, 680. 17, Wallenpaupack at Coughlin Wilkes at Salisbury, 1 p.m. at Atlanta-190 NewYork+180 New England 6½ 9½ (50) at Buffalo At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif. Paul Menard, 658. 18,Aric Almirola, 640. 19,Juan (SHO), Seth Mitchell vs. Cristobal Arreola, 12, Wyoming Area at Nanticoke Keystone at Misericordia, 5 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Lackawanna Trail at Chicago-145Miami +135 at Pittsburgh 6½ 7(42) Tennessee Pablo Montoya, 628. 20, Marcos Ambrose, 621. heavyweights; Rafael Marquezvs. Efrain Esquiv- Money ias, 10, junior featherweights. cOLLEGE MEN’S SOccER Pittsburgh -115 at Milwaukee +105 at New Orleans 33(54) Atlanta HIGH ScHOOL GOLF 1, Jimmie Johnson, $6,852,284. 2, Kyle Busch, Sept. 11 Berwick at Dallas Stevenson at Wilkes, 4 p.m. Los Angeles-120at Colorado +110 Tampa Bay2½3(40) at N.Y. Jets $5,136,762.3, Matt Kenseth,$4,864,775. 4,Brad Ke- At Osaka,Japan, Kazuto Ioka vs. Kwanthai Crestwood at Pittston Area, 3:30 p.m. Baptist Bible at Misericordia, 7:30 p.m. selowski, $4,628,744.5,Kevin Harvick, $4,613,502. Sithmorseng, 12, for Ioka’s WBAWorld junior fly- Hanover Area at Wyoming Seminary San Francisco -145 at San Diego+135 Kansas City2½3½(41)at Jacksonville 6, Carl Edwards, $4,264,454. 7, Dale Earnhardt Jr., weight title; Ryo Miyazaki vs.Jesus Silvestre, 12, cOLLEGE WOMEN’S SOccER $4,200,308. 8, Jeff Gordon, $4,188,683. 9, Joey for Miyazaki’s WBAWorld strawweight title. Hazleton Area at Tunkhannock American League at Chicago33(42) Cincinnati Lake-Lehman at GAR Wilkes vs. Richard Stockton at Catholic, 2:30 Logano, $4,159,749. 10, Ryan Newman, $4,134,113. Sept. 12 MMI Prep at Meyers p.m. at Cleveland -110 Baltimore+100 at Cleveland Pk Pk (41) Miami 11, Martin TruexJr., $4,046,254. 12, Clint Bow- At MGM Grand, Las Vegas (FS2), Shawn Porter Nanticoke at Wyoming Area Susquehanna at Misericordia, 5 p.m. yer, $4,023,693. 13,Kasey Kahne, $3,972,773. 14, vs.Julio Diaz, rematch, 10,welterweights; Marco Wyoming ValleyWest at Coughlin at New York -140 Chicago+130 Seattle 3½ 3(45)at Carolina Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $3,877,763. 15,Tony Stewart, Antonio Periban vs. BadouJack,10, super middle- $3,710,624. 16, Kurt Busch, $3,675,248. 17,Aric cOLLEGE WOMEN’S TENNIS weights; Hugo Centeno Jr.vs. Julian Williams, 10, at Boston-105Detroit -105 at Detroit 34½(46½) Minnesota Almirola, $3,667,030. 18, Greg Biffle, $3,644,764. junior middleweights. HIGH ScHOOL BOYS SOccER Keystone, Rosemont at Wilkes, 11 a.m. Coughlin at Crestwood at Kansas City-160Seattle +150 at Indianapolis 6½ 9½ (47) Oakland 19,Juan Pablo Montoya, $3,585,589. 20,Jamie Sept. 14 McMurray, $3,511,978. At MGM Grand, Las Vegas (PPV), Floyd May- GAR at Berwick cOLLEGE WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Hanover Area at MMI Prep at Houston-135Minnesota +125 at St. Louis 5½ 4½ (41) Arizona weather Jr.vs. Canelo Alvarez, 12, Mayweather’s King’s at PSU-Harrisburg, noon Holy Redeemer at Pittston Area NAScAR SPRINT cUPWINNERS WBASuper World and Alvarez’s WBC junior middle- Nanticoke at Wyoming Area King’s vs. Penn College at PSU-Harrisburg, 2 Tampa Bay-130at Los Angeles+120 at San Francisco 5½ 4½ (49) Green Bay weight titles; DannyGarcia, vs. Lucas Matthysse,12, p.m. Tunkhannock at Meyers at Oakland -140 Texas+130 at Dallas 33(48½) N.Y. Giants Through Sep. 1 super lightweights; Ishe Smith vs. Carlos Molina, 12, Wyoming Seminary at Lake-Lehman Misericordia vs.Allegheny at Susquehanna, 1. Matt Kenseth, 5 for Smith’s IBF junior middleweight title; Pablo Ce- Wyoming ValleyWest at Dallas 11 a.m. Interleague Monday 2. Kyle Busch, 4 sar Cano vs. Ashley Theophane,10, welterweights. Misericordia vs. SUNY-Morrisville at Susque- 2.Jimmie Johnson, 4 HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS SOccER hanna, 1 p.m. at Arizona -155 Toronto+145 at Washington 4½ 3½ (51) Philadelphia 4. Kasey Kahne, 2 4. Kevin Harvick, 2 Crestwood at Coughlin Houston2½3½(44) at San Diego transactions Dallas at Hazleton Area 6. Brian Vickers, 1 6. David Ragan, 1 Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Seminary BASEBALL Meyers at Tunkhannock harness racing 6. Carl Edwards, 1 6. Joey Logano, 1 MMI Prep at Hanover Area National League Pittston Area at Holy Redeemer WashingtonABRHBIBBSOAvg. 6. Greg Biffle, 1 POcONO DOWNS ENTRIES what’s on tv Harper cf-lf 201020.278 auto racing 6. Ryan Newman, 1 ATLANTA BRAVES — Recalled RHP Kameron Rendon 2b 501101.259 6. Tony Stewart, 1 Loe from Gwinnett (IL). HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS TENNIS Tuesday, September 3, 2013 CINCINNATI REDS — Reinstated C Corky Miller Berwick at MMI Prep Zimmerman 3b 513100.279 6. Martin Truex Jr., 1 Post Time: 6:30 p.m. cANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Werth rf 512101.323 NAScAR SPRINT cUP from the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Neftali Soto Coughlin at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. Desmond ss 522003.286 from Louisville (IL). Selected the contract of OF Pittston Area at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. First 5000cL $4,500 Pace 7:30 p.m. W.Ramos c402100.279 Advocare 500 Results NAScAR SPRINT cUP Billy Hamilton from Louisville. Sent RHP Pedro Tunkhannock at Hazleton Area 1.Winbak Prince (An Napolitano) 6-1 NBCSN — Montreal at Toronto T.Moore 1b 402101.219 Sunday Villarreal outright to Louisville. Wyoming Area at Hanover Area POLE WINNERS 2.Timewell (Ke Wallis) 9-2 Ad.LaRoche 1b 000000.233 At Atlanta Motor Speedway SAN DIEGO PADRES — Recalled RHP Burch Wyoming Seminary at GAR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Hampton, Ga. 3. Zarachino (Er Carlson) 7-2 Hairston lf 412101.189 Through Sep. 1 Smith from Tucson (PCL). Wyoming ValleyWest at Dallas R.Soriano p000000 --- Lap length: 1.54 miles can-Am League 4. Captain Greg (Th Jackson) 8-1 7 p.m. 1. Denny Hamlin, 4 5. Cam’s Yankee Pride (Ma Miller) 10-1 Ohlendorf p100000.000 (Start position in parentheses) 2. Kyle Busch, 3 QUEBEC CAPITALES — Exercised the 2014 HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL MLB — Regional coverage, Detroit at Boston or Stammen p000000.000 1. (9) Kyle Busch,Toyota, 325 laps, 118.2 rating, 6. Touch Of Steel (Jo Kakaley) 20-1 2.Jimmie Johnson, 3 contract options on RHP Chris Cox, RHP Dustin Coughlin at North Pocono St. Louis at Cincinnati 47 points, $338,058. a-Lombardozzi ph 000000.256 4. Carl Edwards, 2 Crenshaw, RHP Jeff Duda, RHP Karl Gelinas, MMI Prep at Berwick 7. Sensationalist (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3-1 WGN — at N.Y. Yankees 2. (11) Joey Logano, Ford, 325, 130.8, 44, Krol p000000 --- 4. Matt Kenseth, 2 LHP Casey Harman, RHP Chad Jones, LHP Kyle Pittston Area at Nanticoke 8. Lombo Powershot A (Au Siegelman) 15-1 Mattheus p000000 --- $250,073. 4. Brad Keselowski, 2 Regnault, RHP Bryan Rembisz, LHP Ryan Rogers, Tunkhannock at Dallas 9. Only In America (Mi Simons) 4-1 SOccER E.Davis p000000 --- 3. (7) Martin TruexJr.,Toyota, 325, 100, 41, 7. Marcos Ambrose, 1 RHP Charlie Rosario, RHP Dan Sausville, RHP WyomingValleyWest at Holy Redeemer, 4:30 p.m. c-Span ph-cf 111000.275 $201,865. 7. Kurt Busch, 1 Shawn Smith, C Jose Peley, INF Jeff Helps, INF Second nw2PM cG $13,000 Pace 8 p.m. Totals 36 616627 4. (32) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 325, 92.5, 40, 7. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 1 Maxime Lefevre, INF Rene Leveret, INF Jonathan WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 1.Western Nation (Ma Kakaley) 10-1 FS1 — Women’s national teams, exhibition, New York 210010 100—5 13 0 $165,235. United States vs. Mexico, at Washington 7. Joey Logano, 1 Malo, OF Sebastien Boucher, OF Royce Consigli, 2. Perfect Night (Si Allard) 5-1 Washington010 10013x—6 16 1 5. (17) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 325, 102, 40, 7. Mark Martin, 1 OFJosh Garton and OFAsif Shah HIGH ScHOOL cROSS cOUNTRY 3. Ideal Rowan (Ke Wallis) 7-2 a-sacrificed for Stammen in the 6th. b-singled $167,848. 7. Jamie McMurray, 1 ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Released LHP Crestwood/MMI Prep/Dallas at Crestwood, 4. Conors Concord (Ro Pierce) 3-1 TENNIS for Atchison in the 8th. c-singled for E.Davis in 6. (5) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 325, 117.1, 39, 7. Ryan Newman, 1 Bobby Jones. 4:15 p.m. 5. Stonebridge Astro (Ge Napolitano Jr) 9-2 the 8th. $171,176. 11 a.m. 7. Danica Patrick, 1 Holy Redeemer at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. 6. Stimulus Plan (Jo Pavia Jr) 4-1 E—Ohlendorf (3). LOB—NewYork 7, Washing- 7. (3) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 325, ESPN2 — U.S. Open, men’s round of 16 and ton 11. 2B—E.Young (21), Dan.Murphy (31), Satin 7. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 1 FOOTBALL 7. Cherokee Hunter (An McCarthy) 8-1 women’s quarterfinals, at NewYork 100.4, 38, $156,504. HIGH ScHOOL FIELD HOckEY (12), Lagares (19), Niese (2), Werth 2 (15). HR— 8. Happy NewYear (Ro Allen) 12-1 7 p.m. 8. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 325, 93.2, National Football League Elk Lake at Berwick den Dekker (1), off Ohlendorf. RBIs—Dan.Murphy 36, $129,265. ESPN — U.S. Open, men’s round of 16 and 2 (65), Duda 2 (25), den Dekker (2), Rendon (28), NAScAR SPRINT cUP ARIZONA CARDINALS — Re-signed LB Kenny GAR at Hanover Area Third Amateur $4,500 Pace women’s quarterfinals, at NewYork 9. (30) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 325, 103.7, 35, Rowe, S Curtis Taylor and WR Kerry Taylor to the Meyers at Montrose Zimmerman (62), Werth (65),W.Ramos (34), $156,526. MILES LED LEADERS 1. Danger Sign N (Ro Hechkoff) 9-2 T.Moore (18), Hairston (23). SB—E.Young (34). practice squad. Signed C-G Philip Blake and LB Pittston Area at Northwest 10.(22) Brian Vickers, Toyota,325,83.1, 0, Dontay Moch to the practice squad. 2. Charlie Leru (Da Yarock) 4-1 S—E.Young, Harper, Ohlendorf, Lombardozzi. Through Sep. 1 3. Ruthless Ace (Mo Banca) 3-1 $120,015. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed S Jim Leonhard. HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL baseball Runners left in scoring position—NewYork 4 1.Jimmie Johnson, 1,683.56 4. In The Mix (Th Donnelly) 10-1 (Duda 2, Quintanilla, T.d’Arnaud); Washington 6 11. (15) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 325, 94.6, Signed CB JohnnyAdams, OT Edawn Coughman Hazleton Area at Delaware Valley 33, $136,675. 2. Matt Kenseth, 1,517.57 5. B B Smash (Ma Zuccarello) 8-1 (Werth, Harper 2, W.Ramos, Rendon, Desmond). 3. Kyle Busch, 1,500.86 and RB Ronnie Wingo to the practice squad. Lake-Lehman at Crestwood, 4:30 p.m. 12. (6) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 325, 98, 32, CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed S Quintin Meyers at GAR 6. Hickory Louie (Wi Augustine) 5-1 RISP—NewYork 4 for 10; Washington 4 for 15. 4. Kasey Kahne, 665.60 Runners moved up—Satin, den Dekker, Ren- $144,946. Mikell. Placed S Haruki Nakamura on injured Wyoming Area at Hanover Area 7. Donnie Bop (Al Charles) 7-2 5. Kurt Busch, 464.16 North Division don, W.Ramos, T.Moore. GIDP—T.d’Arnaud, Niese, 13.(20) Marcos Ambrose,Ford, 325,84.4, 31, reserve. 8. Lightning Madison (Ma Schullstrom) 12-1 WLPct. GB $135,419. 6. Carl Edwards, 451.95 Zimmerman. 7. Martin Truex Jr., 417.36 CHICAGO BEARS — Signed OT Jamaal John- cOLLEGE FIELD HOckEY z-Pawtucket (Red Sox) 80 63 .559 — DP—NewYork 1 (Dan.Murphy, Duda); Washing- 14.(13) A J Allmendinger, Toyota,325,83.3, 30, son-Webb to the practice squad. Acquired TE Fourth 12500cL $10,000 Trot 8. Joey Logano, 400.55 Misericordia at Scranton, 7 p.m. Rochester (Twins)7767.5353½ ton 2 (Desmond, T.Moore), (Desmond, Rendon, $133,363. Dante Rosario from Dallas for a 2014 seventh- 1. Definer (Jo Pavia Jr) 5-2 9. Denny Hamlin, 295.62 Buffalo (Blue Jays)7470.5146½ T.Moore). 15. (24) Greg Biffle, Ford, 325, 72.7, 29, round draft pick.Waived TE Kyle Adams. cOLLEGE GOLF 2.Thekeptman (An Santeramo) 15-1 Lehigh Valley(Phillies) 72 72 .500 8½ $122,355. 10. Brad Keselowski, 276.69 New York IP HRER BB SO NP ERA 11.Jeff Gordon, .83238 CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed DT Geno PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Mont Alto, 11 a.m. 3. Northern Inferno (Ke Wallis) 5-1 RailRiders (Yankees) 68 76 .47212½ Niese 5 2-3102 224943.66 16. (1) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 325, 77.2, 28, Atkins to a five-year contract extension through Misericordia,Wilkes at King’s, 1 p.m. 4. Rise N Shine (Er Carlson) 4-1 Syracuse (Nationals)6678.45814½ $163,466. 12. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 193.56 Atchison H, 611-32110222 4.00 13. Ryan Newman, 191.44 2018. 5. West River Victory (Mi Simons) 12-1 South Division Rice H, 17 1-322 200 83.75 17. (31) David Gilliland, Ford, 325, 73.5, 27, 14. Greg Biffle, 191.00 CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed WR Jasper cOLLEGE MEN’S SOccER 6. S FAceinthehole (An McCarthy) 7-2 WLPct. GB GermenL,1-2BS,2-32-3 21 10 1123.80 $120,738. 15. Clint Bowyer, 190.32 Collins, DB Kip Edwards, DB Darius Eubanks, DB Misericordia at Gettysburg, 7 p.m. 7. Libra Vita (Si Allard) 6-1 z-Durham (Rays) 87 57 .604 — WashingtonIPHRERBBSONPERA 18. (2) Carl Edwards, Ford, 324, 102.7, 27, 16. Marcos Ambrose, 163.30 Terrence Frederick, WR Tori Gurley, DB Julian Muhlenburg at Wilkes, 7 p.m. 8. Sneaky (Ma Miller) 20-1 Norfolk (Orioles) 77 67 .53510 Ohlendorf 59440079 2.98 $139,255. 17.Juan Pablo Montoya, 144.72 Posey and DB Jamoris Slaughter to the practice 9. Grace N Charlie (An Napolitano) 8-1 Charlotte (White Sox) 65 78 .455 21½ Stammen 11000 1153.18 19.(26) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 324, 67.3,0, squad. cOLLEGE WOMEN’S SOccER Gwinnett (Braves)6084.41727 Krol 2-321110173.51 $117,013. 18.Tony Stewart, 144.37 19. Mark Martin, 121.00 GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed QB Sen- Lebanon Valley at Misericordia, 7 p.m. Fifth nw4000L5 $9,000 Pace West Division Mattheus 1-300 000 47.18 20. (29) Aric Almirola, Ford, 323, 65.4, 24, eca Wallace. Released QB B.J. Coleman. Signed Penn State Berks at King’s, 7 p.m. WLPct. GB E.Davis W, 1-0110 002145.06 $140,091. 20.Jamie McMurray, 99.75 1. Dial AWin (An McCarthy) 10-1 21. Kevin Harvick, 78.24 G Bryan Collins,WR Charles Johnson, CB James 2. Come Together (Ro Pierce) 4-1 z-Indianapolis (Pirates)8064.556 — R.Soriano S, 36-42 100 002143.59 21. (21) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 323, 61.1, Nixon,TE Jake Stoneburner,QB Scott Tolzien,WR Inherited runners-scored—Atchison 2-0, Ger- 22. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 45.82 cOLLEGE WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL 3. Market Force (Jo Pavia Jr) 8-1 Columbus (Indians)7173.4939 23, $101,155. Myles White, OT Aaron Adams and RB Michael Hill Immaculata at Misericordia, 7 p.m. Louisville (Reds)6975.47911men 2-2, Mattheus 2-0. IBB—off Krol (Satin). 23. Paul Menard, 43.81 4. Mcsocks (Ma Kakaley) 3-1 22. (19) Casey Mears, Ford, 323, 44.4, 23, to the practice squad. Wilkes at Marywood, 7 p.m. Toledo (Tigers) 61 83 .424 19 WP—Atchison 2. 24. David Ragan, 28.75 5. Iwannarace Hanover (Ty Buter) 7-2 $119,888. HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed FB Zach Boren, z-clinched playoff spot Umpires—Home, Gerry Davis; First, Dan Ias- 25. Brian Vickers, 22.90 6. Double Dribble (Ge Napolitano Jr) 9-2 23. (14) David Ragan, Ford, 323, 61.1, 22, DE Keith Browner, CB Roc Carmichael, WR Andy THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 Monday’s Games sogna; Second,Brian Knight;Third,Mark Carlson. $117,002. 26. Bobby Labonte, 13.30 7. Raji’s Blue Line (An Napolitano) 6-1 Cruse, RB Ray Graham, G-C Alex Kupper, LB Mike Durham 1, Norfolk 0, 10 innings T—3:09. A—28,995 (41,418). 24. (16) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 322, 54.7, 20, 27. Danica Patrick, 12.50 8. Tsm Ryans Dragon (Ma Miller) 15-1 Mohamed and WR EZ Nwachukwu to the practice HIGH ScHOOL FIELD HOckEY Louisville 7, Indianapolis 5 $128,721. 28.Travis Kvapil, 11.53 9. Auckland Flyer (Mi Simons) 20-1 29. Casey Mears, 11.04 squad. Coughlin at Abington Heights Rochester 13, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 3 25. (27) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 322, 53.9,19, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed WR Da’Rick Dallas at Crestwood Pawtucket 4, Lehigh Valley 0 $142,405. 30.Jeff Burton, 10.41 31.J.J. Yeley, 10.08 Rogers to the practice squad. Waived WR Nathan Delaware Valley at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. Sixth 10000cL $8,500 Trot Buffalo 4, Syracuse 2 26. (36) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 322, 53.7, 18, Palmer from injured reserve with an injury settle- Hazleton Area at Wyoming Seminary 1. Corky Duke (Mi Simons) 8-1 Charlotte 4, Gwinnett 0 local golf $96,930. 32. Michael Waltrip, 10.00 33. Scott Speed, 7.66 ment. Nanticoke at Holy Redeemer 2. Guilford (Ke Wallis) 6-1 Columbus 8, Toledo 7 27. (37) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 322, 49.5, 17, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed RB Lonnie Wyoming ValleyWest at Wyoming Area 3. Anastasia Willie (Ma Romano) 10-1 Tuesday’s Games $101,830. 34. Dave Blaney, 7.50 BLUE RIDGE GOLF cOURSE 34. David Gilliland, 7.50 Pryor to the practice squad. 4. Photorama (Th Jackson) 7-2 No games scheduled 28. (10) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 321, 55.8, MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed DB De’Andre Pre- HIGH ScHOOL GOLF 5. Paula’s Brady (Ty Buter) 3-1 Wednesday’s Games 16, $142,141. 36. Aric Almirola, 5.16 OSEN Holes Blue chip Ladies Golf League 37. Michael McDowell, 3.54 sley, S Jordan Kovacs, C Sam Brenner,OTJason Coughlin at Hazleton Area 6. The Bronx Bumper (An McCarthy) 15-1 No games scheduled Results 29. (25) David Stremme,Toyota, 321, 52.9, 15, Weaver, DT Al Lapuaho,WR Brian Tyms,TE Kyle Dallas at Crestwood, 3:30 p.m. 7. Dream Kid (Ma Kakaley) 4-1 $93,030. 38. Regan Smith, 2.50 First Flight: Diane Colescott 38. Josh Wise,2.50 Miller and WR Marvin McNutt to the practice GAR at Nanticoke 8. Must Be Psychic (An Napolitano) 9-2 INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE 30. (42) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 321, 40.8, 15, Second Flight: Dee Lukashefski 40.Trevor Bayne, 2.00 squad. Holy Redeemer at Hanover Area, 4 p.m. 9. Dj John Boy (Ge Napolitano Jr) 20-1 PLAYOFFS Lil Lada $94,380. Third Flight: 41. Landon Cassill, 1.54 MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed DE Tristan Ok- Meyers at Lake-Lehman Jane Saba 31.(41)Timmy Hill,Ford, 321,32.4, 13, $92,730. Fourth Flight: 42. David Stremme, 1.50 palaugo to the practice squad. Pittston Area at Berwick (x-if necessary) Birdies: Dee Kovaleski (Ridge 4) 32. (34) David Reutimann, Toyota, 320, 43.4, Seventh nw2PM2yrcG $13,000 Pace 43. David Reutimann, 1.00 NEWENGLAND PATRIOTS — Re-signed CB Tunkhannock at Wyoming Valley West 1. High And Tight (Ro Pierce) 6-1 First Round chip-ins: Nora Donato (Blue 2), Diane Cole- 12, $92,555. Marquice Cole. Released FB James Develin and Wyoming Seminary at MMI Prep 2. Caviart Luca (Ty Buter) 3-1 (Best-of-5) scott (Blue 9),Judy Cameron (Ridge 8). 33. (38) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 319, 36.3, 0, OL Josh Kline. Re-signed WR Quentin Sims to the 3. Hurricane Breeze (An McCarthy) 4-1 Indianapolis vs.Durham $100,380. NAScAR SPRINT cUP practice squad. Wednesday, Sep. 4: Indianapolis at Durham, HIGH ScHOOL BOYS SOccER 4. Howabout Hanover (Mi Simons) 15-1 IREM cOUNTRYcLUB 34. (28) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 319, 64.5, 10, NEWYORK GIANTS — Signed S Jawanza Star- Crestwood at Hazleton 7:05 p.m. DRIVER RATING 5. Reindance Ray (Jo Pavia Jr) 8-1 $100,230. ling to the practice squad. Dallas at Coughlin Thursday, Sep. 5: Indianapolis at Durham, T’s and F’s Women’s Golf Association Tour- 6. Some Fameous Beach (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2 35. (23) Brad Keselowski, Ford, engine, 307, NEWYORK JETS — Signed QB Brady Quinn. Hanover Area at Nanticoke 7:05 p.m. nament Results 88.6, 10, $145,496. Through Sep. 1 Released QB Graham Harrell. 7. Theindecentlawyer (Ma Miller) 9-2 NASCAR Sprint Cup driver ratings with season Lake-Lehman at Holy Redeemer Friday, Sep. 6: Durham at Indianapolis, 7:05 p.m. First Flight: 1. Ruthie Roberts 36. (18) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 292, 45.7, 8, OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed OT Tony Pashos. 8. Directly Related (Ke Wallis) 10-1 points position,single-race high rating and overall MMI Prep at Berwick x-Saturday, Sep. 7: Durham at Indianapolis, Second Flight: 1. Maureen Whalen $109,930. Signed CB Chance Casey,WR Greg Jenkins,S 9. Playerosa (Ma Kakaley) 20-1 rating: Wyoming Area at GAR 7:05 p.m. Hole-In-One: Sis Ertley (Hole 17) 37. (39) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, engine, 249, Shelton Johnson, TE Brian Leonhardt, G Lamar Wyoming ValleyWest at Meyers x-Sunday, Sep. 8: Durham at Indianapolis, Birdies: Sis Ertley (Hole 4, Hole 5) 33, 0, $91,760. POS. HIGH RATING Mady, OT Matt McCants and LB Marshall McFad- BetsyThomas (Hole 1, Hole 8), Sis 1. Matt Kenseth6146.0108.8 Eighth 15000cLHc $14,000 Trot 7:05 p.m. chip-ins: 38. (4) Denny Hamlin,Toyota, engine, 231, 50.7, den to the practice squad. Ertley (Hole 5, Hole 17). 2.Jimmie Johnson 1148.4 106.6 HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS SOccER 1. Mr Caviar (Ma Kakaley) 15-1 6, $105,960. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed PZoltan Putting Prize: Sis Ertley (30) 3. Kyle Busch 5148.0 102.6 Berwick at MMI Prep 2.Jl Rockin Jake (Ro Pierce) 10-1 EASTERN LEAGUE 39. (12) Clint Bowyer,Toyota, engine, 192, Mesko. Claimed CB Antwon Blake off waivers 4. Kasey Kahne 12 146.799.0 Coughlin at Dallas 3. Sonny Mcdreamee (An McCarthy) 3-1 106.3, 6, $124,793. from Jacksonville. Released P Drew Butler and LEHMAN GOLF cLUB 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr.7119.4 94.8 Hanover Area at Meyers 4. Master Begonia (Ke Wallis) 4-1 Eastern Division 40. (40) Joe Nemechek, Toyota,vibration, 114, CB Isaiah Green. Hazleton Area at Crestwood 5. A Gentleman (Wi Mullin) 20-1 WLPct. GB 6. Carl Edwards4136.594.0 1. Bob Zagorsky,Jr. 27.1, 0, $78,160. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Released KR Rich- Holy Redeemer at Lake-Lehman 6. Cheetah Hall (Ge Napolitano Jr) 9-2 z-Binghamton (Mets)8655.610— championship Results: 7. Clint Bowyer 2127.1 93.9 (137); 2. Zach Aciukewicz (139); 3. Gary Williams 41. (33) Josh Wise, Ford,vibration, 94, 31.9, 0, ard Goodman. Signed TE Jake Byrne,WR Toney Wyoming Seninary at Pittston Area z-Trenton (Yankees) 74 67 .525 12 8. Kurt Busch10122.893.8 7. Fortissimo (Ty Buter) 8-1 (143); 4. Jim Fronzoni (144); 5. Jim Yascur (145). $74,160. Clemons, DE Will Pericak and OT KennyWiggins- New Hampshire (Blue Jays)6872.486 17½ 9. Kevin Harvick 3119.0 93.1 8. Luv Ya Tyler (Si Allard) 7-2 Su- 42. (43) Michael McDowell, Ford,vibration, 92, four to the practice squad. Portland (Red Sox) 68 73 .482 18 Women’s club championship Winner: 10.Martin Truex Jr.13144.0 93.0 HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS TENNIS 9. Prismatica (Ch Norris) 6-1 san Fronzoni 31, 3, $70,160. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed WR Chris Berwick at Wyoming Seminary New Britain (Twins)6676.465 20½ 43. (35) Scott Speed, Ford,vibration, 22, 25.3, Harper to a three-year contract.Traded LB Cam Coughlin at Tunkhannock Ninth nw4PM cG $15,000 Pace Reading (Phillies) 62 80 .437 24½ VALLEYcOUNTRYcLUB 1, $66,660. Johnson to Indianapolis for an undisclosed con- Crestwood at Pittston Area, 4:15 p.m. 1.Windmill Shark (Ma Romano) 20-1 Western Division Race Statistics football ditional draft pick. Signed OT Carter Bykowski, Dallas at MMI Prep 2. Bettor B (An McCarthy) 4-1 WLPct. GB Jason Moore and Greg Mascioli won the cham- Average Speed of Race Winner: 135.128 RB Jewel Hampton, WR Chuck Jacobs, CB Darryl GAR at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. 3. I’m Banksy (Th Jackson) 10-1 z-Harrisburg (Nationals)7765.542—pionship flight of the Frank Orlander Classic over mph. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Morris, G Patrick Omameh, NT Mike Purcell and S z-Erie (Tigers) 76 66 .5351 Hazleton Area at Hanover Area 4. Tomitta Bayama (Er Carlson) 8-1 Mart Bartowski and Ken Bolcavage with a birdie Time of Race: 3 hours, 42 minutes, 14 sec- Mike Thomas to the practice squad. Bowie (Orioles) 71 71 .500 6 Wyoming ValleyWest at Wyoming Area 5. Humility (Ro Pierce) 7-2 on the second hole of a sudden death playoff. onds. Thursday’s Game SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed DT Michael Richmond (Giants) 70 72 .493 7 6. Beachfront (Ge Napolitano Jr) 9-2 Both teams shot a 205. Margin of Victory: 0.740 seconds. Baltimore at Denver, 8:30 p.m. Brooks, TE Cooper Helfet, LB Ty Powell, G Ryan HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Akron (Indians)6873.482 8½ 9 for 47 laps. 7. The Pan Poobah (Ma Kakaley) 3-1 Leon Truskyand Jason Marks finished in third caution Flags: Sunday’s Games Seymour, DB DeShawn Shead, DT Sealver Siliga, Berwick at Coughlin Altoona (Pirates)6379.444 14 place with a 206. Bruce Buker and LarryWalker Lead changes: 28 among 13 drivers. Atlanta at New Orleans, 1 p.m. 8. Montero Blue Chip (Ty Buter) 15-1 G Jared Smith and WR Bryan Walters to the prac- Dallas at MMI Prep z-clinched playoff spot tied for fourth withJohn Mikiewicz andJoe Carroll Lap Leaders: J.Montoya 1-24; J.Logano Cincinnati at Chicago, 1 p.m. 9. Modern Gesture (An Napolitano) 6-1 tice squad. Nanticoke at Wyoming valley West Monday’s Games with a 208 score. 25-26; D.Ragan 27; M.McDowell 28; J.Montoya New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed CB Marc Tunkhannock at Pittston Area Akron 4, Altoona 2, 11 innings 29-39; C.Edwards 40-58; J.Yeley 59-60; C.Mears Tennessee at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Anthony to the practice squad. Tenth 25000cLHc $18,000 Trot Harrisburg 1, Richmond 0 WYOMING VALLEY 61; J.Gordon 62-77; J.Montoya 78; L.Cassill 79; Tampa Bay at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed QB Rusty cOLLEGE MEN’S SOccER 1.Jon Win (Ke Wallis) 8-1 Erie 6, Bowie 3, 7 innings C.Edwards 80-121; R.Newman 122-123; J.Logano Kansas City at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Smith, TE Adam Schiltz and G Al Netter to the King’s at Keystone, 4 p.m. 2. Gaslight (Ro Pierce) 9-2 Trenton at Portland, ccd., rain cOUNTRYcLUB 124-138; C.Bowyer 139-166; J.Logano 167-172; Seattle at Carolina, 1 p.m. practice squad. 3. Windsong Ingenius (Jo Pavia Jr) 15-1 New Hampshire 8, Binghamton 1 C.Bowyer 173-192; J.Logano 193-195; C.Edwards Miami at Cleveland, 1 p.m. cOLLEGE WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL 4. Bloomfieldcantifly (An McCarthy) 10-1 Reading 3, New Britain 2 Mystery Tournament Results 196-200; J.Gordon 201; C.Edwards 202-203; Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m. HOckEY King’s at Baptist Bible, 5 p.m. 5. Windcross (Ty Buter) 4-1 Erie 6, Bowie 3, 2nd game First Flight Low Gross: 1. Natalie Sokoloski J.Logano 204-212; B.Keselowski 213-243; Oakland at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. 6. Quantum Cashman (Ma Miller) 20-1 Tuesday’s Games First Flight Low Net: 1. Sallie Price; 2. Karen J.Logano 244-251; R.Newman 252; J.Montoya Green Bay at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. National Hockey League FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 7. Bay Lightning (Er Carlson) 6-1 No games scheduled Kempinski. 253-254; J.Logano 255-289; Ky.Busch 290-325. Arizona at St. Louis, 4:25 p.m. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms 8. Hoorayforvacation (Ma Kakaley) 3-1 Wednesday’s Games Second Flight Low Gross: 1. Carol Lippincott Leaders Summary (Driver,Times Led, Laps N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. with G Corey Crawford on a six-year contract ex- HIGH ScHOOL FOOTBALL 9. Trading Places (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2 No games scheduled Second Flight Low Net: 1. Becky Kulbaski; 2. Led): J.Logano, 7 times for 78 laps; C.Edwards, Monday’s Games tension, through the 2019-20 season. (7 p.m.) Dorothy Simon. 4 times for 68 laps; C.Bowyer, 2 times for 48 Philadelphia at Washington, 7:10 p.m. Berwick at Pottsville Eleventh nw4000L5 $9,000 Pace NEW YORk - PENN LEAGUE Third Flight Low Gross: 1. Lisa Miller laps; J.Montoya, 4 times for 38 laps; Ky.Busch, 1 Houston at San Diego, 10:20 p.m. 1. Rose Senunas; 2. SOccER Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech at Nanticoke 1. Upfront Ticket (Ro Pierce) 7-2 Third Flight LowNet: time for 36 laps; B.Keselowski, 1 time for 31 laps; Thursday, Sep. 12 Crestwood at North Pocono McNamara Division Molly Churnetski. J.Gordon, 2 times for 17 laps; R.Newman, 2 times N.Y. Jets at New England, 8:25 p.m. 2.Art Of Temptation (An McCarthy) 4-1 1.Joyce Gelli Major League Soccer Delaware Valleyat Wyoming ValleyWest WLPct. GB Fourth Flight Low Gross: for 3 laps;J.Yeley, 1 time for 2 laps; C.Mears, 1 time Sunday, Sep. 15 COLUMBUS CREW — Fired coach Robert War- 3. Insane In Spain (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3-1 Fourth Flight Low Net: 1. June Olszewski; 2. Hazleton Area at Coughlin 4. Caerleon Hanover (Ke Wallis) 9-2 Aberdeen (Orioles) 38 32 .543 — for 1 lap; D.Ragan, 1 time for 1 lap; L.Cassill, 1 time Dallas at Kansas City, 1 p.m. zycha and assistant coaches Ricardo Iribarren Lackawanna Trail at Hanover Area Brooklyn (Mets)3736.5072½ Peg Thomas. for 1 lap; M.McDowell, 1 time for 1 lap. Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m. 5. Master Of Desire (Er Carlson) 15-1 Karen Kempinski (Hole 5), Sallie Price and VojislavStanisic.Named Brian Bliss interim Lake-Lehman at Montrose Hudson Valley(Rays) 36 37 .493 3½ Birdies: Top 12 in Points: 1. J.Johnson, 837; 2. Washington at Green Bay, 1 p.m. 6. Up Front Tim T (Ma Romano) 10-1 (Hole 9), Lisa Miller (Hole 10), Carol Lippinsott coach. Meyers at Old Forge Staten Island (Yankees) 32 40 .444 7 C.Bowyer, 809; 3. K.Harvick, 795; 4. C.Edwards, Minnesota at Chicago, 1 p.m. 7. Brandon’s Colt (Ga Papa) 6-1 (Hole 5), Natalie Sokoloski (Hole 1, Hole 5, Hole Mid Valleyat Wyoming Area Pinckney Division 795; 5. Ky.Busch, 786; 6. M.Kenseth, 768; 7. St. Louis at Atlanta, 1 p.m. 8. Day To Ponder (An Napolitano) 8-1 10). cOLLEGE Mifflin County at Williamsport WLPct. GB D.Earnhardt Jr., 750; 8. J.Logano, 729; 9. G.Biffle, San Diego at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. 9. Stallone Blue Chip (Si Allard) 20-1 z-State College (Cardinals)4626.639 — chip-ins: Pat Alansky (Hole 16) Scranton at Pittston Area Karen Kempinski (Hole 5, 727; 10. Ku.Busch, 719; 11. J.Gordon, 713; 12. Miami at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. CHOWAN — Named Shamika Kentish director Jamestown (Pirates)4230.583 4 closest to the Pin: Tunkhannock at West Scranton Hole 13) K.Kahne, 709. Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m. of compliance. Twelfth nw4PM cG $15,000 Pace Batavia (Marlins)3934.534 7½ Carolina at Buffalo, 1 p.m. GUILFORD — Named Carly Hess assistant 1.Tsm Crusin Usa (An McCarthy) 4-1 HIGH ScHOOL FIELD HOckEY Williamsport (Phillies) 35 38 .479 11½ NAScAR Driver Rating Formula Detroit at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. volleyball coach and Drew Scott men’s assistant Berwick at GAR 2. Fateful Choice (Ro Pierce) 3-1 Mahoning Valley(Indians)2843.394 17½ A maximum of 150 points can be attained in New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m. basketball coach. Hanover Area at Elk Lake 3. Shamballa (Er Carlson) 5-1 Auburn (Nationals)2547.34721 HOLESINONE a race. Jacksonville at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. KANSAS STATE — Named Matt McCumber Northwest at Meyers 4. Cheyenne Reider (Ma Kakaley) 6-1 Stedler Division The formula combines the following categories: Denver at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m. men’s basketball director of student-athlete de- Tunkhannock at Montrose 5. Net Ten Eom (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2 WLPct. GB Grego aces Glenmaura hole Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running San Francisco at Seattle, 8:30 p.m. velopment. 6. Knocking Around (An Napolitano) 10-1 Tri-City (Astros) 43 31 .581 — Carl Grego, 60, of Scranton, hit a Position While on Lead Lap,Average Speed Under Monday, Sep. 16 RAMAPO — Named Justina Cassavell women’s HIGH ScHOOL GOLF 7. Lupara (Si Allard) 12-1 Lowell (Red Sox) 40 31 .563 1½ Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:40 p.m. and men’s cross country coach. Hanover Area at GAR 8. Talk Strategy (Mi Simons) 20-1 Connecticut (Tigers) 33 40 .452 9½ hole-in-one at Glenmaura National Lake-Lehman at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. 9. Seek The Dragon (Ty Buter) 15-1 Vermont (Athletics) 32 41 .438 10½ Golf Club on Aug. 25. Grego used a MMI Prep at Wyoming Area z-clinched playoff spot pitching wedge from 122 yards out golf Nanticoke at Wyoming Seminary Thirteenth nw6000L5 $11,000 Pace Monday’s Games on the No. 11 gold tees. The shot 1. Star Party (Ro Pierce) 9-2 Batavia 6, Williamsport 2 DEUTScHE BANk Lee Westwood (203), $53,250 66-72-69-67—274-10 HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS TENNIS State College 6, Jamestown 4, 11 innings was witnessed by Patti Greco. David Hearn (168), $38,600 68-69-67-71—275 -9 2. Mattox’s Spencer (Er Carlson) 8-1 cHAMPIONSHIP PAR ScORES Wyoming ValleyWest at Holy Redeemer 3. Emjayem Grand A (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2 Tri-City 3, Brooklyn 1 Scott Stallings (168), $38,600 68-69-69-69—275-9 Chris Stroud (168), $38,600 69-70-67-69—275 -9 4. Woodmere Ultimate (An Napolitano) 3-1 Aberdeen 7, Lowell 3 Saldana sinks ace Hudson Valley 4, Connecticut 0 Monday Camilo Villegas (168), $38,600 71-68-67-69—275 -9 HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 5. White Mountain Top (Ty Buter) 4-1 Vermont 1, Staten Island 0, 3 innings, susp., rain Drigelio Saldana aced the 135- At TPc Boston Nick Watney (168), $38,600 69-67-72-67—275-9 Delaware Valley at Crestwood, 4:30 p.m. 6. Gotta Go Hanover (Ma Miller) 12-1 GAR at Hazleton Area Mahoning Valley at Auburn, ppd., rain yard sixth hole at Lehman Golf Norton, Mass. Boo Weekley (168), $38,600 67-69-69-70—275 -9 7. Fantaddy (An McCarthy) 5-1 Hanover Area at Lake-Lehman Tuesday’s Games Purse: $8 million K.J. Choi (138), $28,800 67-67-68-74—276 -8 8. Im A Nice Sky (Mi Simons) 10-1 Club with a 7-wood. Tom Federo Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Area Brooklyn at Tri-City, 6 p.m. Yardage: 7,216; Par 71 Luke Donald (138), $28,800 71-70-67-68—276-8 North Pocono at Meyers State College at Jamestown, 6:05 p.m. and Don Purvin witnessed the Final Phil Mickelson (138), $28,800 63-71-71-71—276 -8 Fourteenth nw4PM FM $15,000 Pace Connecticut at Hudson Valley, 6:35 p.m. hole-in-one. Henrik Stenson (2,500), $1,440,000 67-63-66-66—262 -22 Bryce Molder (138), $28,800 71-67-67-71—276-8 cOLLEGE FIELD HOckEY 1. Somekindamonster (An Napolitano) 9-2 Mahoning Valley at Auburn, 7:05 p.m. Steve Stricker (1,500), $864,000 66-68-63-67—264 -20 Kevin Streelman (138), $28,800 66-71-70-69—276-8 Juniata at Misericordia, 3 p.m. 2. Canary Island (Er Carlson) 7-2 Staten Island at Vermont, 7:05 p.m. cawley aces Ridge No. 9 Graham DeLaet (1,000), $544,000 67-68-62-69—266 -18 Gary Woodland (138), $28,800 72-67-66-71—276 -8 Keystone vs. King’s at Misericordia, 5:15 p.m. 3. Cloris Hanover (Ty Buter) 4-1 Lowell at Aberdeen, 7:05 p.m. Ed Cawley, 70, of White Haven, hit a Sergio Garcia (563), $315,000 65-64-65-73—267 -17 Bob Estes (108), $20,82766-69-70-72—277-7 4. Mcthird Dimension (Si Allard) 15-1 Williamsport at Batavia, 7:05 p.m. Matt Kuchar (563), $315,000 66-66-69-66—267-17 Graeme McDowell (108), $20,82772-66-69-70—277 -7 cOLLEGE WOMEN’S SOccER 5. R JourneyTogether (Ge Napolitano Jr) 8-1 Wednesday’s Games hole in one at the Ridge course No. Jordan Spieth (563), $315,000 67-66-72-62—267-17 Rory McIlroy (108), $20,82770-71-64-72—277 -7 Elmira at King’s, 7 p.m. 6. Silk Pajamas (Ma Kakaley) 10-1 Brooklyn at Tri-City, 6 p.m. 9 hole at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club Kevin Stadler (563), $315,000 64-71-64-68—267-17 Brandt Snedeker (108), $20,82768-68-69-72—277 -7 Brian Davis (425), $248,000 63-72-66-67—268 -16 7. Ideal Ginny (Ma Miller) 3-1 State College at Jamestown, 6:05 p.m. in Dorrance Township. Cawley used Martin Kaymer (108), $20,82769-72-67-69—277 -7 SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 8. Mattie Terror Girl (Ro Pierce) 6-1 Williamsport at Batavia, 6:05 p.m. Roberto Castro (363), $208,000 65-65-68-71—269 -15 Justin Leonard (108), $20,82769-70-72-66—277-7 9. Caviart Savannah (An McCarthy) 20-1 Connecticut at Hudson Valley, 6:35 p.m. an 8-iron on the 138-yard hole and Brendon de Jonge (363), $208,000 69-65-69-66—269-15 Charles Howell III (70), $18,098 71-67-69-71—278-6 HIGH ScHOOL FOOTBALL Staten Island at Vermont, 7:05 p.m. Jason Dufner (363), $208,000 66-66-66-71—269 -15 Jerry Kelly (70), $18,098 66-72-70-70—278 -6 was witnessed by Mike Burke, Ted Ian Poulter (363), $208,000 66-68-66-69—269-15 Dallas at Abington Heights, 1 p.m. Fifteenth nw2PM2yrcG $13,000 Pace Lowell at Aberdeen, 7:05 p.m. John Merrick (70), $18,098 67-69-67-75—278 -6 Jason Day (288), $154,667 67-67-67-69—270-14 Holy Redeemer at Holy Cross, 1 p.m. 1.Vital Terror (Th Jackson) 20-1 Mahoning Valley at Auburn, 7:05 p.m. Reap and John Lampman. Rory Sabbatini (70), $18,098 70-71-69-68—278-6 Scott Piercy (288), $154,667 68-66-67-69—270 -14 Northwest at Susquehanna, 1 p.m. 2. Hurrikane Babykane (Ge Napolitano Jr) 6-1 Adam Scott (70), $18,098 73-66-67-72—278 -6 Dunmore at GAR, 7 p.m. SUNDAY’S LATE BOxScORE Hunter Mahan (288), $154,667 65-70-66-69—270-14 Webb Simpson (70), $18,098 73-68-67-70—278 -6 3. Pierce (Ji Takter) 7-2 Keegan Bradley (268), $124,000 69-65-67-70—271 -13 4. Winds Of Terror (Mi Simons) 4-1 bowling Bo Van Pelt (70), $18,098 68-71-69-70—278 -6 Chris Kirk (268), $124,000 66-71-65-69—271-13 Jonas Blixt (70), $18,098 66-75-69-68—278-6 HIGH ScHOOL FIELD HOckEY 5. Officially Crazy (Ke Wallis) 8-1 Nationals 6, Mets 5 Marc Leishman (268), $124,000 70-67-64-70—271 -13 Michael Thompson (70), $18,098 71-70-71-66—278-6 Crestwood at Selinsgrove, 11 a.m. 6. Wishuponthestarzzz (An McCarthy) 10-1 New York AB RHBI BB SO Avg. cHAckO’S FAMILY BOWLING E.Young lf 42200 1.254 Justin Rose (268), $124,000 70-63-69-69—271-13 Matt Every (40), $17,12070-67-72-70—279-5 Crestwood vs. Mifflin County at Selinsgrove, 7. Official Warning (Ma Kakaley) 15-1 1:15 p.m. Dan.Murphy2b5 12200.283 cENTER Ernie Els (253), $100,000 66-69-68-69—272-12 Russell Henley (40), $17,12070-70-66-73—279 -5 8. War Front (Ro Pierce) 9-2 Satin 3b 4010 11.293 Brendan Steele (253), $100,000 67-67-69-69—272-12 Josh Teater (40), $17,12070-67-73-69—279-5 9. Status Quo (Si Allard) 3-1 HIGH ScHOOL BOYS SOccER Duda 1b 402200.236 Wednesday 6:45 p.m. league Kevin Chappell (235), $76,800 68-70-64-71—273 -11 Stuart Appleby (28), $16,72074-67-68-71—280 -4 Abington Heights at Crestwood T.d’Arnaud c40000 1.175 Team Standings: 1. GDF Maintenance Ser- John Huh (235), $76,800 66-71-70-66—273-11 Tiger Woods (28), $16,72068-67-72-73—280 -4 Coughlin at Hazleton Area Sixteenth nw1PM cG $12,000 Pace Lagares rf-cf40100 1.266 vices, 3-0; 2. Riverside Cafe, 3-0; 3. SaltyDogs, Charl Schwartzel (235), $76,800 67-68-67-71—273 -11 Brian Stuard (15), $16,32071-66-71-73—281 -3 GAR at Holy Redeemer 1. Flopart (Mi Simons) 8-1 den Dekker cf 312100.250 3-0; 4. Maple Hill Burners, 2-1; 5. Portable Weld- Daniel Summerhays (235), $76,800 68-68-69-68—273-11 Cameron Tringale (15), $16,32073-67-71-70—281 -3 MMI Prep at Tunkhannock 2. Pop’s Tribute (An McCarthy) 10-1 Atchison p000000 --- ing, 2-1; 6. BK Electric, 1.5-1.5; 7. Relay for Life, 1.5- Nicholas Thompson (235), $76,800 66-68-67-72—273 -11 Bubba Watson (15), $16,32071-69-70-71—281 -3 3. Snoop (Ma Romano) 15-1 b-Ju.Turner ph 101000.264 1.5; 8. Flaherty’s, 1-2; 9. Major League Sports Bar, Stewart Cink (203), $53,250 66-69-70-69—274-10 Billy Horschel (5), $15,840 72-66-72-72—282 -2 HIGH ScHOOL GIRLS SOccER 4. Nitro’s Wiggle (Si Allard) 3-1 Rice p000000 --- 1-2; 10. Doug Moore Painting, 0-3; 11. HC Energy Harris English (203), $53,250 66-67-72-69—274-10 Pat Perez (5), $15,840 68-72-66-76—282 -2 Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West 5. Moustache Hanover (Ma Kakaley) 7-2 Germen p000000.000 Center, 0-3. Jim Furyk (203), $53,250 70-68-63-73—274 -10 Patrick Reed (5), $15,840 68-72-73-69—282 -2 Dallas at Pittston Area 6. Vidal Hanover (Ro Pierce) 4-1 Quintanilla ss 40100 1.222 Scratch Game: 1. Joe Creazzo, 289; 2. Joe Brian Gay (203), $53,250 67-67-73-67—274-10 Jason Kokrak (5), $15,440 70-71-70-72—283 -1 Nanticoke at Hanover Area 7. Cool Hand Lucas (Ge Napolitano Jr) 20-1 Niese p211000.226 Hourigan, 287; 3. Frank Lipski, 278. Charley Hoffman 03(2 ), $53,250 70-65-66-73—274 -10 Richard H. Lee (5), $15,440 69-70-68-76—283 -1 Tunkhannock at MMI Prep 8. Employess Go Wild (Ke Wallis) 6-1 A.Brown rf 200000.271 Scratch Series: 1. Joe Hourigan, 768; 2. Joe Dustin Johnson (203), $53,250 68-69-68-69—274-10 Ryan Moore (5), $15,20066-73-68-77—284 E Wyoming Area at Wyoming Seminary 9. Just Got Paid (Jo Pavia Jr) 9-2 Totals 37 513515 Creazzo, 725; 3. Frank Lipski, 711. Zach Johnson (203), $53,250 69-72-67-66—274-10 Angel Cabrera (4), $15,040 72-67-72-77—288 +4