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Eight candidates, six of them By JON O’CONNELL [email protected] cross-filed, running to fill seat WEST PITTSTON — In a formerly held by Pierantoni. town yet to fully return to its feet after back-to-back storms By JOE HEALEY devastated homes and busi- [email protected] nesses in 2011, one community The race for Democratic and group is determined to make Republican ballot slots for the sure everyone is better prepared Pittston district judge seat is if another disaster strikes. coming down the home stretch. By formalizing a block captain Eight candidates are running, program, West Pittston Tomor- and all but two are cross-filed on row — a nonprofit set up last both tickets. year to improve the community Candidates who cross-filed are — hopes to find community- Arthur Bobbouine of Pittston, minded volunteers and give Alexandra “Sciandra” Kokura of them basic emergency training Dupont, Girard “Jerry” Meca- should another hurricane or don of Jenkins tropical storm sweep through Township, Len again. Sanguedolce In 2011, tropical storms Irene of Pittston, and Lee hit within two weeks of Mark Singer each other in August and Sep- of Pittston and tember. The rains from the rem- nants of Lee caused the Susque- James O’Brien BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER of Pittston. Jef- hanna River to rise to 42.66 feet, frey C. Kulick of Hughestown bout 30 bikers head out on a 90-mile motorcycle run from The Getaway Lounge in Plymouth Township on flooding areas unprotected by and Quiana Murphy Lehman of ASunday afternoon to benefit the Blue Chip Farm No-Kill Animal Refuge. Other activities for the benefit held Dupont will appear only on the later in the evening featured local public figures in a ‘Kiss the Pig’ contest starring Shovelhead the Pig. See W. PITTSTON, Page 8A Democratic ballot. The candidate who receives the most votes in each party will square off in the Nov. 5 general election. 19 wounded in Mother’s Day parade shooting Doc studies The state Supreme Court re- cently approved vast Pittston and Gunmen open fire in new Jenkins townships and small bor- survivors ough of Yatesville being added orleans. It’s called street to the magisterial district that violence, not terrorism. currently represents Pittston, Du- pont, Duryea and Hughestown. By CHEVEL JOHNSON of disasters Realignment of the district takes Associated Press effect on June 1. NEW ORLEANS — Gun- Geisinger epidemiologist The Pittston seat is currently men opened fire on dozens of looking at n.J. residents hit occupied on an interim basis by people marching in a neigh- Senior District Judge Andrew borhood Mother’s Day parade by Hurricane Sandy. Barilla Jr., formerly the longtime in New Orleans on Sunday, Swoyersville judge. He was ap- wounding at least 19 people, By JON O’CONNELL pointed to the seat after Fred police said. [email protected] Pierantoni became a county The FBI said the shooting A Geisinger doctor wants to judge. appeared to be “street vio- understand how people handle One early favorite for the dis- lence” and wasn’t linked to ter- disasters, more specifically, how trict judge’s seat was former Lu- rorism. their brains handle them. zerne County District Attorney Many of the victims were Dr. Joseph Boscarino is an epi- Jackie Musto Carroll of Yates- grazed and most of the wounds demiologist, a type of psycholo- ville, but she has decided not to weren’t life-threatening, ac- gist, and he’s conducting a study run. cording to authorities, though on the people of Monmouth and According to campaign fi- at least three people had seri- Ocean counties in New Jersey, nance reports filed with the Lu- ous wounds. No deaths were AP PHOTO two counties that arguably were zerne County Election Office reported. Bystanders comfort a shooting victim while awaiting EMS in New Orleans after authorities hit hardest during Hurricane for the latest reporting period The victims included 10 say gunfire erupted at a Mother’s Day second-line parade Sunday. Sandy. ending on May 6, Kokura was men, seven women, a boy and “Hurricane Sandy offers a the biggest money raiser and a girl. The children, both 10 night at a hospital where gun- Mary Beth Romig, a spokes- violence in New Orleans,” she unique opportunity to study the the biggest spender, followed years old, were grazed and in shot victims were taken. woman for the FBI in New said. impact of a large-scale disaster good condition. “These kinds of incidents Orleans, said federal investi- As many as 400 people in a major shore community,” Mayor Mitch Landrieu will not go unanswered. Some- gators have no indication that joined in the second-line pro- Boscarino said. See JUDGE, Page 2A urged witnesses to come for- body knows something. The the shooting was an act of ter- cession that stretched for Using research completed ward with information during way to stop this violence is for rorism. INSIDE a news conference Sunday you all to help,” he said. “It’s strictly an act of street See SHOOTING Page 8A See GEISINGER, Page 8A A NEWS: Local 3A Obituaries 4A, 6A >> ART CLASS: What would life be without art? And what be fired, ships will explode, Spock will do that finger thing he Nation & World: 5A would art be without life? You don’t have to answer that. does, and a good time will be had by all. Editorials: 7A THINGS It’s sort of rhetorical. Our human capacity to create is what Weather: 8A sets us apart from the other species. If you’d like to check >> AND THEY’RE OFF: The word “orb” sounds funny. If you YOU NEED out some of this fine human capacity, it will be on display string it together and say it fast, you’d sound like the Swedish this week in Wilkes-Barre. 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Continued from Page 1A LOTTERY by Mecadon and Singer. Money MIDDAY DRAWING collected come from candidates Bobbouine Kokura Kulick Lehman Mecadon O’Brien Sanguedolce Singer DAILY NUMBER - 2-9-7 themselves, their families and BIG 4 - 5-2-0-2 personal campaign donations. cases, weighing evidence, mak- focusing on family and criminal High School in 1983. He earned He considers drugs to be a seri- Kokura collected $61,940 and QUINTO - 9-1-9-4-0 ing decisions, just like a magiste- law. He is not married. a bachelor of science degree in ous problem in this area. spent $34,719, leaving a balance TREASURE HUNT rial district judge.” Qiana Murphy Lehman, 37, business management from the “Practically every crime we of $27,200. The campaign listed 02-13-16-22-26 She said now that the district said she has a strong concern for University of Scranton in 1987 have around here could be traced $33,900 in unpaid debt. is expanded, it is important a the spread of drugs and gang vio- and his law degree from Wid- to drugs,” he said. “We need to NIGHTLY DRAWING Mecadon has collected $35,261 have a full-time district judge. lence in the local community. ner University School of Law in do more to stop the violence.” DAILY NUMBER - 0-6-7 and spent $31,583, leaving a bal- “I don’t operate a private law “They’re changing the scope of Wilmington, Del., in 1990. He suggested rehabilitation ance of $4,677. The campaign BIG 4 - 4-9-8-7 practice, and it’s important I’m our communities,” she said. “We His first legal job was a clerk programs are helpful and would has $15,000 in unpaid debt. QUINTO - 3-4-2-3-2 not trying to balance both,” she have a lot of small towns, and the in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in encourage drug addicts who Singer’s committee collected CASH 5 said. “The community will be criminals are using the smallness Scranton. He worked for a year come before him to utilize them, $26,045 in donations and spent better served by having an acces- and peacefulness as assets.” in Philadelphia and returned especially younger defendants. 16-17-24-28-41 $25,862, leaving a balance of sible magistrate 24 hours a day. Lehman said she has criminal home to private-practice work. He said if elected he would $242. The unpaid debt is listed The taxpayers deserve a full-time and civil experience. She has He teamed with current County conduct night court by request HARRISBURG - No player matched all as $25,075. magistrate. I’m willing and dedi- prosecuted cases for the Luzerne Court of Common Pleas Judge for people who work during the five numbers in Saturday’s “Cash 5” O’Brien’s committee collected cated and excited to do it.” County District Attorney’s Of- Mike Vough and subsequently day. He said he would also close jackpot drawing. Today’s jackpot will $6,985 and spent $5,901, leaving She said she hopes to work fice and has civil law experience has been in practice on his own. his private practice and become a be worth $325,000. a balance of $1,083. The cam- with local groups to help identify working at the law firm of Brady He is also an assistant public full-time magistrate. Lottery officials said 34 players paign has no debt. repeat offenders in the commu- & Grabowski in Wilkes-Barre. defender for the county and A lifelong resident of Greater matched four numbers, each receiv- Bobbouine collected $5,755 nity. “I’m running because I have serves on the board of directors Pittston, he graduated from Se- ing $435.50; 1,960 players matched and spent $2,412, leaving a bal- “I want crime-watch groups to the qualifications and experience of Greater Pittston Chamber of ton Catholic in 1997. He obtained three numbers, each receiving ance of $3,342. The campaign understand that as a magistrate to to to do a good job,” She said. Commerce. a bachelor of science degree in $12.50 and 24,691 players matched has no unpaid debt. I know that I’m the first person “I hope to serve the community He is married to the former economics from the University of two numbers, each receiving $1. Lehman collected $2,375 and that deals with crime in our com- well.” Christa DeVizia and they reside Scranton and a law degree from No players matched all five numbers spent $1,888, leaving a balance munity on a basic grassroots She promises honesty, integ- in Jenkins Township. Penn State’s Dickinson School of drawn in Saturday’s Powerball jack- of $486. The campaign has no level, so I will be available to rity and fairness. “I really think you need to look Law in 2006. He opened a private pot drawing. Wednesday’s jackpot unpaid debt. them,” she said. “I understand as “I offer a unique combination of at experience of all the candi- practice on Public Square in Wil- will be worth $350 million. Sanguedolce’s committee col- an attorney how to use the bail legal experience, excellent legal dates,” he said. “And you’ll see I kes-Barre from 2006 to 2010 and The numbers drawn were: lected $1,700 and spent $2,782. process to keep the most violent education, and common sense,” stand out.” moved the practice to Pittston in 06-13-19-23-43 The committee still has $1,883 in offenders off the street for as long she said. “I have practiced law for James “Red” O’Brien, 44, 2011. While working for the gas Powerball: 16 the account and has $770 in debt. as possible.” 10-plus years, but have not aban- said he has spent half of his life in companies, he said he mostly Kulick collected $1,514 and She also hopes to establish doned my common sense, which public service. writes legal opinions before drill- spent $1,255, leaving a balance a truancy program at the local serves me as a community leader, Terms as mayor of Avoca, ing is performed. of $258. The campaign has $200 court level to work with schools wife and mother of two.” member of the Pittston Area He is married to the former in unpaid debt. to help ensure kids are attend- She said she has the ability and School Board and the Luzerne Jennifer Borget and they have District judges are elected ing school and help families deal good judgment to use bail to help County Recorder of Deeds make two sons, Lenny, 3, and Nicholas, to six-year terms and are paid OBITUARIES with truancy. protect the community. him ready to serve as the district 6 months. $86,639 a year. After the Luzerne County cor- “I have to ask myself, is this judge for Pittston and the sur- Mark Singer, 50, said he has Bergevin, John The following are based on ruption scandal, she volunteered person a flight risk, does he have rounding communities, he said. seen it all. interviews with all of the candi- Denault, to work on the Youth Aid Panel family,” she said. “Should there “I’ve had a strong sense of duty From summary citations to dates. Candidates are listed al- Raymond Sr. Program through the District At- be nominal bail or ROR? Or and diligence my entire life,” he capital murder cases, he has sat phabetically. Dochinsky, Victoria torney’s Office. should there be a high bail for se- said. “I hope to protect the safety on both sides of the table and Art Bobbouine, 37, of Born and raised in Dupont, she rious crimes?” and security of the community.” said his experience sets him Gibbons, Frances Pittston, said his law degree and graduated from Scranton Prep in Born and raised in Pittston O’Brien is the only candidate apart in this judicial race. Hall, Dale his background as a criminal jus- 2000. She received a bachelor’s Township, she graduated from who didn’t attend law school, but “I’ve spent most of my profes- tice instructor makes him a good Lozo, Willard degree at Lehigh University and, Pittston Area High School in he said his life experience makes sional life in a courtroom,” he fit for the job. McGrady, Laurence after several years off, she re- 1993. She received her under- him uniquely qualified. said. “I have an extensive legal “I’m able to make intelligent, Podejko, Daniel ceived her law degree from Wid- graduate degrees in theater “I believe I can better relate to background. I’m wiser, more ma- common-sense decisions,” he ner University School of Law in and political science from East the issues facing neighborhood, ture and can hit the ground run- Serafin, Gregory Sr. said. “I have the background and 2009. After college, she served as Stroudsburg University. She re- facing seniors, facing families ning.” Sincavage, Carol the experience.” an assistant to former U.S. Rep. ceived her law degree from the and facing our children,” he said. Singer, of Hughestown, said Stokes, John He said drugs are a big prob- Paul Kanjorski in Washington, New School of Law in Boston in He grew up as one of 10 chil- he would offer night court for lem in the district and he would Pages 4A, 6A D.C. After law school, she served 2003. She was in private practice dren. “I believe growing up in those employed during the day, participate in public-awareness as law clerk to Lackawanna in Pittston for two years then such a big family opens your primarily for summary offenses, programs to curb crime and drug County Court of Common Please joined the Luzerne County Dis- eyes to fully understand what neighbor disputes and minor use in the district. Judge Thomas J. Munley. She trict Attorney’s Office for three life is about and to respect one civil matters. “I’m willing to work with po- serves as court-appointed special years. She was a member of the another.” He pledged he would be avail- lice and community members master presiding over Family Brady & Grabowski Law Firm in He said he already took the able 24-7 for local law enforce- in crime-prevention programs,” Court in Lackawanna County. Wilkes-Barre for the past six and state class required of any non- ment in signing warrants and WHO TO CONTACT he said. “We need to get the resi- She is married to Nick Kravitz, a half years. practicing lawyer to become a arraigning defendants, and he dents more involved.” Missed Paper ...... 829-5000 formerly of Pittston. Her family In 2003, she volunteered at the magisterial district judge. He will give up his private legal prac- He said he would be under- Obituaries ...... 970-7224 has resided in Dupont for many Barbara J. Hart Justice Center, a said he took the class to learn tice to be a full-time magisterial standing and fair when dealing Advertising ...... 970-7101 generations. non-profit group associated with more about the job. judge. with the public. Advertising Billing ...... 970-7328 “I understand the hard work it the Women’s Resource Center “I was proactive to see if I was Singer served 16 years on the Classified Ads ...... 970-7130 “At magistrate court, you’re takes and I also understand how and offered legal services to vic- going to be able to handle it,” he Pittston Area School Board and Newsroom ...... 970-7242 the people’s judge,” he said. “If you give back to your commu- tims of domestic violence and said. He’ll take the test in June if led the board in the wake of the the people don’t understand Vice President / Executive Editor nity,” she said. sexual assault. he makes it past the primary elec- countywide corruption scandal. what’s going on, it’s my job as a Joe Butkiewicz ...... 970-7249 Jeffrey C. Kulick, 27, is Lehman resides in Dupont with tion. “I was the face of the district magisterial judge to help them Asst. Managing Editor youngest of the announced can- her husband, David Lehman, and He said he’ll meet with com- after the scandals,” he said. “I Anne Woelfel ...... 970-7232 understand.” didates. their two children, Calder, 6, and munity organizations, crime- said there was a dark cloud over City Editor Bobbouine said he is unsure if “And a fresh face for the com- Covington Rose, 2. watch groups and senior centers the district and promised things Daniel Burnett ...... 970-7180 he has to be certified by the Mi- munity is a good thing,” he said. “I am not a politician,” she to let them know what’s happen- would get better. And things got Sports Editor nor Judiciary Education Board John Medeiros ...... 970-7143 Kulick, of Hughestown, is af- said. “I don’t come from a politi- ing in their communities. better. We got back into the busi- because he as a law degree but is Features Editor filiated with his older brother, cal family and I will serve with- Born and raised in Avoca, ness of education.” not a member of the state bar. Sandy Snyder ...... 970-7383 John, in the Kulick Law Firm in out any political strings.” O’Brien is a 1986 graduate of Singer said he’s the only law- Online Editor The board’s website says train- Exeter. He serves as a solicitor Girard “Jerry” Mecadon, Pittston Area High School. He yer running who has defended Christopher J. Hughes ...... 970-7329 ing is necessary if an elected for the Greater Pittston YMCA. 48, said Pittston’s district court studied business administration and prosecuted capital cases. Director, Interactive and New Media judge is not a member of the “I grew up in this area and is one of the busiest in Luzerne and information technology at “I’ve prepared my whole life Nick deLorenzo ...... 970-7152 state bar. Photo Editor worked hard my whole life,” he County, and that’s not including LCCC and Marywood University, for this position,” Singer said. Bobbouine is a 1994 graduate Clark Van Orden ...... 970-7175 said. From his landscaping job the addition the three new towns. but he never received a degree. A 1980 graduate of Pittston of Pittston Area High School and when he was younger, to his law “It’s a busy office and it’s only He worked at FedEx for five Area High School, he earned a earned a bachelor’s degree in his- E-MAIL ...... [email protected] practice with his brother, he said going to get busier,” Mecadon years and owned O’Brien’s Pub degree in history and political sci- tory and political science from he knows hard work. said. and Grill in Avoca for seven ence from the University of Scran- the University of Scranton. He “I feel I can do this job with the It’s a full-time job that Meca- years. He was mayor of Avoca for ton in 1984. He graduated from graduated from Dickinson Law dignity and respect it requires,” don said he is fully prepared to three years and was the Luzerne the Dickinson School of Law in School in 2001. He then spent he said. handle. County Recorder of Deeds for 1987. His legal career started in eight years in the Luzerne Coun- “I have my experience both “The public needs to have four years until home rule did the Public Defenders Office in ty Sheriff’s Office, rising to the in and out of magisterial court,” someone with experience who away with the elected position. Lehigh County. He served as an post of chief deputy under Sheriff he said. “And county court, too, can deal with all of the the is- He is currently unemployed and ADA in the Luzerne County Dis- BUILDING Barry Stankus. He then worked family and criminal law. Every- sues,” he said, including pre- a “full-time father.” trict Attorney’s Office under Cor- as a criminal justice instructor TRUST thing from criminal disputes to liminary hearings, bail, truancy He is married to the former reale Stevens, Jerome Cohen and at the Municipal Police Officers civil issues.” in school, municipal codes and Ann Snopkowski of Dupont and Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. He then Education and Training Commis- The Times Leader strives to He has seen too many DUI landlord-tenant cases. they have a son, Seamus, 18, and went into private practice. He sion at Luzerne County Commu- correct errors, clarify stories cases. Mecadon decided to run be- a daughter, Ella, 5. The family also served as solicitor to the Lu- nity College and Fortis Institute and update them promptly. “DUI’s are so preventable,” cause it’s an area of the law he has lived in Pittston for the past zerne County Prothonotary, and in Forty Fort. He is currently the Corrections will appear in he said. “Programs that stress has always been interested in. 10 years. taught criminal procedure and prothonotary and clerk of courts this spot. If you have infor- moderation and common sense “I feel I can do a public ser- “This job is all about us- law at Luzerne County Commu- mation to help us correct an for Luzerne County appointed by are needed, but we really need vice,” he said. “I’ve always been ing common sense,” he said. nity College. He also has served inaccuracy or cover an issue the county manager. to reach out to the people be- involved with the community” “I believe a have a tremendous as first assistant liaison to the more thoroughly, call the He was elected to the Pittston fore they get behind the wheel He listed a number of organiza- amount of common sense.” Lower Lackawanna/Upper Lu- newsroom at 829-7242. City Home Rule Study Commis- drunk.” tions he belongs to, including Len Sanguedolce, 34, has zerne County Drug Task Force. sion, serving as the treasurer and He promised to be impartial the Lions, the Rotary, UNICO, been on the front line of the Mar- He is married to the former as a current member of the Tran- and remain a full-time district the Knights of Columbus and the cellus Shale natural gas boom, Ann (Heidi Lee) Baldyga-Surwil- sition Committee for the new judge. Holy Name Society of St. Joseph writing opinions for some of the la, formerly of Kingston. They form of government. He is also a “I”ll give everyone a fair Marello. major drillers in the region, in- have one daughter, Anjelica Nic- certified notary public. chance,” he said. “You have to lis- Mecadon said his qualifica- cluding Chesapeake, Exxon and ola, 13, a student at Pittston Area Bobbouine is married to the ten to everyone.” tions, his experience and his Chief. Middle School. former Trish Sgarlat and they Kulick grew up in Hughestown record are what sets him apart But, he said, his experience in He said he hopes to uphold the have two children, a son, Arthur and graduated from Seton Catho- from other candidates. the law is extensive and his first standards of past Pittston district Primo, 6, and daughter, Giovan- +(ISSN No. 0896-4084) lic in 2003. He received a crimi- “I’ve handled every type of few years in the legal profession judges Luzerne County Court of na, 2. USPS 499-710 nal law and justice degree from case that comes before a magis- were spent in front of district Common Pleas Judge Fred Pier- Alexandra “Sciandra” Koku- Penn State in 2007 and received trate,” he said. “And I’m ready to judges. antoni and Senior Judge Joseph Issue No. 2013-133 ra, 30, of Dupont, said that as a his juris doctorate from Thomas hit the ground running. I’ve been “I feel like I have the experi- Augello. Newsroom special court master, she’s do- 829-7242 M. Cooley Law School in Michi- doing this for 22 years. I’m ready ence to do a good job,” he said. “I feel it’s my time to run, and [email protected] ing many of the duties a district gan in 2010. He passed the bar to handle it.” “Not just in education, but in life. hopefully I have the support of Circulation judge performs. Jim McCabe – 829-5000 exam in Pennsylvania and New Born in Pittston Township, he I have an ability to be fair and in- the people.” [email protected] “I’m currently presiding over Published daily by: Jersey. He is in general practice, graduated from Seton Catholic dependent.” Impressions Media 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Periodicals postage paid at THE TIMES LEADER A CIvITAS MEDIA company Wilkes-Barre, PA and additional mailing offices Postmaster: Send address changes to Times Leader, 15 N. 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JENKINS TWP. Woman’s death is probed March of Dimes fundraiser ahead Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Sunday near her home along Westminster Road in Jenkins Township. organization focuses on the nonprofit a way to raise proceeds for If you Go raise awareness of the March The victim was identifed as 65-year- research for and promotion of organization research to prevent prema- of Dimes as well as funding old Jean Darsky. that works ture births, prenatal wellness When: Sunday for her family’s team, Team Times: Registration begins at Luzerne County District Attorney healthier moms and babies. to improve programs, research grants, Wendo in Memory of Aria. the health of neonatal intensive care units, 9 a.m. and the walk starts at Aria was the family’s sec- Stefanie Salavantis said detectives from 10 a.m. her office along with township police mothers and and family support programs. Where: King’s College’s Betzler ond child, born at 17 weeks. are investigating. By EILEEN GODIN their babies. Last year the walk-a-thon Field, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Aria lived for two hours after “At this point it’s leaning more toward Times Leader Correspondent TheWendolowski raised $130,000 nationally, birth. Her memory is still a hit-and-run,” Salavantis said. WILKES-BARRE TWP. March for said Deborah Pollock, execu- health advancements. strong and is a driving force Investigators are trying to confirm – Celebrating its 75th anni- Babies will be held at King’s tive director of the March of Chosen by the March of for Team Wendo. if the woman was struck while walk- versary, the March of Dimes College’s Betzler Field in Dimes. Dimes as the family ambas- “The March of Dimes gives ing home after being dropped off from will continue the organiza- Wilkes-Barre Township. Reg- The March of Dimes has sador for the local event, the me a positive way to deal church late in the afternoon, Salavantis tion’s tradition of research istration begins at 9 a.m. and yielded health advances that Wendolowskis have taken with the negative,” Nicole said. the walk starts at 10. have decreased infant deaths said. An autopsy is set for today. to promote healthier babies their role seriously. by holding a fundraiser walk After the walk, the day will from infectious diseases and “It is surprising not a lot of The Wendolowskis now WILKES-BARRE called March for Babies on feature family fun, includ- birth defects, said Pollock. people know what they do,” have three children: Cole, 11, Sunday. ing refreshments, entertain- After experiencing four Nicole Wendolowski said, Athena, 3, and Alexa, 2. All Child injured in shooting Founded in 1938 by Presi- ment, activities for children, premature births and one in- referring to the organization. were born prematurely, de- Police are investigating a report of a dent Franklin D. Roosevelt and much more. fant death, the Wendolowski With various fundraisers spite Nicole’s best efforts to child injured in a shooting at a residence to fund the fight against po- The longest running walk- family, of Peckville, knows planned throughout sur- be healthy. The longest term on Wayne Street early Sunday night. lio, the March of Dimes is a a-thon began in the 1970s as the importance of these rounding areas, she hopes to baby was 35 weeks. The shooting appears to be acciden- tal, police said, but no further informa- tion was available. Police were called to the residence shortly before 7 p.m. Children, PLAINS TWP. Cabaret for Cancer tonight The annual Spring Cabaret for Can- seniors cer will be held 5:30 to 9 tonight at the River Street Jazz Cafe. The cabaret serves as a fundraiser for the Cancer Wellness Center — Candy’s are focus Place. There is a $5 cover charge and all the proceeds will go to the center. There will be entertainers, singers and musicians of all ages. A casual dinner of group menu is available throughout the eve- ning. Tables can be reserved by calling 822-2992. Those who cannot attend but would Men in Mission of nanticoke like to make a donation may send a seeking help raising funds for check payable to Cancer Wellness, c/o Gina Major, Box 204, 62 Dallas Shop- more activities. ping Center, Dallas, PA 18612.

LUZERNE COUNTY By STEVE MOCARSKY Gardeners, planters beware [email protected] The National Weather Service at NANTICOKE — A men’s min- Binghamton, N.Y., has issued a frost istry group at a local church has warning until 8 this morning and a made it its mission to provide fun frost and freeze warning tonight and activities for the community’s chil- early Tuesday morning when tempera- dren and senior citizens. tures could slip down into the mid 20s But, the group needs some com- to low 30s. munity support to raise the cash needed to achieve their goals. WILKES-BARRE PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER That’s the impetus behind a Nicholas Tomaszewski runs the bases with Dallas High School softball team member Sydney Kern during a pre-game chicken barbecue dinner the group Crime Watch meetings set Mother’s Day program on Sunday with kids with autism participating in the festivities before the start of the Dallas/ is hosting this month at St. John’s The Wilkes Barre Crime Watch will Lake Lehman girls softball game at the Back Mountain Little League Complex in Dallas Township. Lutheran Church at 231 State St., announce its meeting schedule for the said church member Dale Zmijew- week: ski. East End — today at 7 p.m., Holy The Men in Mission group’s first Savior Church, 54 Hillard St. endeavor was a success, Zmijewski Central City — Wednesday at 6:30 Teamwork for autism awareness said, with about 130 children par- p.m., Provincial Towers, 34 S. Main St. ticipating in the Fall Funfest the Parsons — Thursday at 7 p.m., group put together at St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church, 193 Dallas high school softball team held the second annual autism aware- ed from the interaction with the autis- last year. Austin Ave. invites kids with autism to play ball ness event and invited Tomaszewski, tic children. “It was a place for kids to come South View High Rise —Thursday at 16, his younger brother, Brian, 14, and Yanuskavich, in the spirit of giving and have a good time in a safe 2. p.m., South View Manor, 60 Monroe prior to game time. others students that she has taught. back to the community, came up with environment. If you go to a fair, St. David and Donna Tomaszewski the idea and the Misericordia Univer- you could end up spending tons For more information, call 208-8900 of Trucksville watched as their sons sity graduate credited her players with of money. We made the food and or visit us on the web at www.wbcrime- By JERRY LYNOTT laughed and grinned running the base taking the lead. They researched au- games very inexpensive. Even for watch.org. [email protected] path. tism by reading up on it and watching those with no money, we had at The students posed for photographs a video, made posters and spoke about least four things you could do for SUGAR NOTCH DALLAS TWP. — A walk turned free,” Zmijewski said. and each received a signed softball their experience before the game. into a skip and then an all-out run as “There are a lot of children in “I just suggested it and they ran Parking ban on Main St. Brian Tomaszewski rounded the bases from the Dallas team before the start the area who don’t have a lot. We The Sugar Notch Police Department at the Back Mountain Little League of a league game with Lake-Lehman on away with it,” Yanuskavich said. want to offer something they can says there will be a parking ban in ef- field. Sunday night. Junior Abby Berger said she enjoyed be involved in,” he said. fect 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today on Main He had just hit a softball from a tee “The more typical things they do, the program. Men in Mission is “just a group Street for the Pennsylvania Depart- and it took a moment or two for him to the more typical their lives are,” David “It’s nice to see them smile,” she of guys at the church who want to ment of Transportation’s annual street pick up speed as a Dallas High School Tomaszewski said. said. reach out to the community,” Zmi- cleaning of the state route. girls softball player kept pace with him. The program, held on Mother’s Day Money raised through the sale of jewski said. “We started meeting Violators will be ticketed and towed. Under the direction of their coach, so families could attend, offered the T-shirts, magnets, refreshments and a informally and then monthly.” Residents are reminded the street Jennifer Yanuskavich, a special-educa- students the opportunity to participate raffle benefited the special-education And before long, some new com- cleaners make more than one pass so tion teacher in the district, the players with the players who, in turn, benefit- department at Dallas. munity activities came about. the ban is in effect until 3 p.m. Men in Mission currently spon- sors a Coffee House for senior HAZLETON citizens on the fourth Friday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Officer Memorial Day set County picks up more than 1,300 voters since Nov. church. Food is served and there is The Hazleton Police Department usually live music as well. “We’re looking to tap into the se- will host a National Police Officer Luzerne County because some citizens may question Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. rePOrTerSNOTebOOk nior community to do some more picked up 1,319 vot- why a local applicant was not nomi- types of events for seniors,” Zmi- Wednesday at City Hall. ers since the No- nated. jewski said. “But we need money A memorial plaque will be unveiled, vember 2012 general * Lawton will present his first- to put on more of these type events blessed and dedicated to honor Hazle- election, with an in- jeNN learN-aNDeS quarter financial report during Tues- for seniors and for kids.” ton officer Ernesto Valente who died crease from 194,137 day’s meeting. He has promised to The group has volunteers for in the line of duty on May 15, 1938. to 195,456, county Some examples: Sir Fred the Cat, give council an understandable and the chicken barbecue, but food and He was assisting in saving the life of election office statis- Willing to Help, Smuck, Rambler, Pi- in-depth view on how revenue and ex- monetary donations are welcome, an 8-year-old child struck by a car on tics show. rate Party of the United States, Jedi, penditures are performing under the as would be assistance selling Broad Street. The last living relatives The county’s Democratic voter reg- Halloween, Good One, Good Neigh- 2013 budget. tickets to the event. Anyone inter- of Valente will be in attendance for the istration increased 815, for a new to- bor, Everyday, Interesting, Not Sure * Council also will vote on Forty ested in helping out should call the dedication. tal of 111,726. There are 64,118 regis- and Decline to State. Fort’s request to use up to an acre at church office at 735-8531 for more The ceremony also will pay tribute tered Republicans, an increase of 176. * County Council will meet at 6 the county-owned recreation com- information. to past, present and future law enforce- Independent and third-party voter p.m. Tuesday, though the public ses- plex for a compost site. ment who have served and continue to registration went up 328 since No- * A vote to create a council Budget sion isn’t scheduled to start until 7:15 If you Go serve the public and who have made vember, for a new total of 19,612 vot- p.m. at the council meeting room in and Finance Committee also is listed the ultimate sacrifice for the privilege ers. the county courthouse, Wilkes-Barre. on the agenda. Councilman Rick Mo- What: Men in Mission Chicken of protecting their communities. This category includes 14,195 vot- County Manager Robert Lawton’s relli has repeatedly pushed for such Barbecue Dinner. Church Street (state Route 309) will ers of no affiliation, 3,574 Indepen- nomination of Colorado resident Lin- a committee, saying more council When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. dents, 921 Libertarians, 433 Green discussion and scrutiny is needed Where: St. John’s Lutheran be closed between Broad and Maple da A. Coxen for judicial services and Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke. streets 10 a.m. to noon for the ceremo- party and 104 non-partisans. records division head is on Tuesday’s on county finances. Morelli’s mo- How much: The requested dona- ny in front of City Hall. In the event of Other voters have registered under agenda for council confirmation. tion has failed in the past, in part be- tion is $9. inclement weather, the speeches will a variety of more than 60 other party Insiders say the council confirma- How to help: Call 735-8531 for be held indoors. names. tion of Coxen is up in the air, in part See NOTEBOOK, Page 4A more information. 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government policy. Council candidate Rich- Ginsburg: roe gave abortion opponents a target NOTEBOOK ard “Kick” Heffron, a charter Continued from Page 3A drafter, told council mem- bers he does not believe they By JASON KEYSER said, because it was not argued she said. She added that it might tionwide rule that could lead to should vote on the change Associated Press in weighty terms of advancing also have denied opponents the the overturning of laws in more cause some council members until they clearly explain the women’s rights. Rather, the Roe argument that abortion rights than three dozen states that cur- said budgetary information exemption that will apply to CHICAGO — U.S. Supreme opinion, written by Justice Harry resulted from an undemocratic rently do not allow same-sex should be presented to all this category of workers. He Court Justice Ruth Bader Gins- Blackmun, centered on the right process in the decision by “un- marriage. Even some supporters 11 council members. Morelli said he wants to ensure fu- burg says she supports a wom- to privacy and asserted that it ex- elected old men.” of gay marriage fear that a broad said the committee meetings ture county administrations an’s right to choose to have an tended to a woman’s decision on Ginsburg told the students she ruling could put the court ahead would be open to all council don’t use the exemption to abortion, but feels her predeces- whether to end a pregnancy. prefers what she termed “judicial of the nation on a hot-button so- members and the public. prevent division heads or sors’ landmark Roe v. Wade rul- Four decades later, abortion restraint” and argued that such cial issue and provoke a backlash * A motion to revise the other employees from follow- ing 40 years ago was too sweep- is one of the most polarizing is- an approach can be more effec- similar to the one that has fueled personnel code also is on ing merit hiring policies. ing and gave abortion opponents sues in American life, and anti- tive than expansive, aggressive the anti-abortion movement in Tuesday’s agenda. The home * Councilman Edward Bro- a symbol to target. abortion activists have pushed decisions. the years following Roe. rule charter says employees minski questioned the recent Ginsburg, one of the most legislation at the state level in “The court can put its stamp The court could also decide must be lumped into one of decision to honor Joe Gib- liberal members of the nation’s an effort to scale back the 1973 of approval on the side of change to uphold California’s ban — an three categories: career ser- bons with a cake and procla- high court, spoke Saturday at decision. This year, governors and let that change develop in outcome that would not affect vice, exempt service or civil mation after his last council the University of Chicago Law in North Dakota and Arkansas the political process,” she said. the District of Columbia and service. The amendment meeting as chief engineer be- School. Ever since the decision, signed strict new abortion laws, A similar dynamic is playing the 11 states that allow gay mar- says exempt service employ- fore accepting another posi- she said, momentum has been including North Dakota’s ban on out over gay marriage and the riage. ees will consist of elected of- tion outside the region. Bro- on abortion opponents’ side, fu- abortions as early as six weeks speculation over how the Su- Ginsburg did not address the ficials and those appointed minski said county officials eling a state-by-state campaign into a pregnancy. preme Court might act on that pending gay marriage cases. or approved by council who should not be selective and that has placed more restrictions Ginsburg would have rather issue. Asked about the continuing have the authority and re- must honor all departing and on abortion. seen the justices make a nar- The court decided in Decem- challenges to abortion rights, sponsibility to make county retiring employees or none. “That was my concern, that rower decision that struck down ber to take up cases on Califor- Ginsburg said that in her view the court had given opponents of only the Texas law that brought nia’s constitutional ban on gay Roe’s legacy will ultimately hold access to abortion a target to aim the matter before the court. That marriage and a federal law that up. at relentlessly,” she told a crowd law allowed abortions only to denies to gay Americans who are “It’s not going to matter that Frances Gibbons of students. “… My criticism of save a mother’s life. legally married the favorable tax much,” she said. “Take the May 10, 2013 Roe is that it seemed to have A more restrained judgment treatment and a range of health worst-case scenario … suppose stopped the momentum that was would have sent a message while and pension benefits otherwise the decision were overruled; you rances Gibbons, of Facto- son-in-law, Jeanne and Arthur on the side of change.” allowing momentum to build at available to married couples. would have a number of states Fryville, died Friday in Lin- Verno Sr. of Factoryville; grand- The ruling is also a disap- a time when a number of states Among the questions now is that will never go back to the wood Nursing and Rehabilita- son, Arthur Verno Jr.; grand- pointment to a degree, Ginsburg were expanding abortion rights, whether the justices will set a na- way it was.” tion Center in Scranton. daughters, Karen Verno and She was born in Factoryville Lori Haier; great-granddaugh- on March 29, 1918, daughter of ter, Emily Verno; niece Bonnie the late William and Mary Bar- Miner and nephew Brent Jer- tridge Miller. vis, both of Tunkhannock, and Ex-penn St head was top paid among public colleges Frances was a 1934 graduate several other nieces and neph- of Factoryville High School and ews. By CAROLYN THOMPSON obstruction, endangering the Spanier was one of four chief just above Mary Sue Coleman before her retirement she was Private funeral services Associated Press employed for numerous years will be held on Tuesday from welfare of children, failure to executives to surpass the $1 of the University of Michigan, by Ohio Casualty in Philadel- the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral properly report suspected child million threshold in 2011-12, who earned $919,000. Coleman phia. Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former abuse and conspiracy stemming one more than the previous was the lone woman among last Frances was preceded in Tunkhannock, with Pastor Pe- Penn State President Graham from administrators’ handling year. The others were Au- year’s top 10. death by her husband, Joseph ter Geschwinder, pastor of the Spanier became the highest of sex abuse allegations against burn University President Jay Ammons, who is black, was Gibbons; brothers, Fred Mill- Tunkhannock United Method- paid public college president Sandusky. Spanier has vigor- Gogue, who received $2.5 mil- the highest earning minority er, Henry Dickinson; sisters, ist Church, officiating. Inter- of 2011-12 when he was forced ously denied the charges. lion; E. Gordon Gee of Ohio among the college presidents. Mable Wickizer, Viola Kra- ment will be in Sunnyside Cem- out over his handling of the sex Sandusky was convicted in State University, who earned Gee, who topped the 2010-11 chanko, Wilhelmina Cooper, etery, Tunkhannock. Online Irene Moores, Florence Jervis condolences may be sent to the abuse scandal involving former 2012 of abusing 10 boys and $1.9 million; and now-retired earnings list and became the assistant football coach Jerry and Carolyn Smith. family at www.sheldonkukuch- sentenced to 30 to 60 years in George Mason University’s first public college president in Surviving are a daughter and kafuneralhome.com. Sandusky, according to a survey prison. Alan Merten, whose total pay the million-dollar club in 2007- released Sunday. Former Florida A&M Univer- plus benefits and deferred com- 08, had the highest base salary The Chronicle of Higher sity President James Ammons pensation totaled $1.87 million. last year: $830,439. That was MORE OBITUARIES, Page 6A Education’s annual ranking of also saw his place on the earn- Deferred compensation more than double the median public college presidents’ earn- ing list rise amid scandal. He plans, meant as retention incen- base salary, which inched up 2 ings said Spanier’s $2.9 million ranked 11th at $781,000 after tives, give executives a lump percent to $373,800. pay, which included $1.2 mil- collecting $422,000 in sever- sum after a specified number of A separate analysis of the pay Comfort the lion in severance and $1.2 mil- ance and bonuses when he re- years on the job. of private college presidents BELLES lion in deferred compensation, signed in the wake of the haz- Ball State University’s Jo Ann released by the Chronicle in CONSTRUCTIONCO. Efficient Way put him well ahead of his peers ing death of a marching band Gora collected $500,000 in de- December found 36 leaders when he left Penn State in No- member. ferred pay on top of $431,000 in received $1 million or more in EN ERGYSAVINGS vember 2011. While the median com- base pay, launching her into the 2010. 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Trio of women were allegedly ment and said they were Prosecutors said last week imprisoned and sexually abused grateful for the support of they may seek aggravated family and the community. murder charges — punishable for years in Cleveland home. “I am so happy to be home, by death — for allegedly im- and I want to thank everybody pregnating one of his captives for all your prayers,” DeJesus at least five times and forcing By JOHN COYNE said in a statement read by her miscarry by starving her Associated Press an attorney. “I just want time and punching her in the belly. CLEVELAND — The three now to be with my family.” The allegations were con- women allegedly imprisoned The women, now in their tained in a police report that and sexually abused for years 20s and 30s, vanished sepa- also said Berry was forced to inside a padlocked Cleveland rately between 2002 and 2004. give birth in a plastic kiddie At the time, they were 14, 16 pool inside the home. A DNA AP PHOTO house asked for privacy Sun- day, saying through an attor- and 20 years old. test confirmed that Castro fa- People on Sunday view the scene at ney that while they are grate- Investigators say they spent thered the 6-year-old girl, who one of the Saturday explosion sites AP PHOTO ful for overwhelming support, the last nine years or more escaped the house with Berry. that killed 46 and injured about 50 Gina DeJesus, one of three women held captive for about a they also need time to heal. inside the home of Ariel Cas- After nearly a decade of be- others, in Reyhanli, near Turkey’s decade at a run-down Cleveland house, gives a thumbs-up Amanda Berry, Gina DeJe- tro where they were repeat- ing away, the three women border with Syria. The bombings edly raped and only allowed need time to reconnect with as she is escorted last week toward her home in Cleveland. marked the biggest incident of sus, and Michelle Knight re- main in seclusion, releasing outside a handful of times. their families, said attorney support and good wishes in Berry added: “Thank you cross-border violence since the Castro, 52, is being held on Jim Wooley. start of Syria’s bloody civil war and their first statements since her statement. so much for everything you’re they were found May 6 when $8 million bond. The former Knight, who was the first to “I am healthy, happy and doing and continue to do. I has the raised fear of Turkey being school bus driver was charged disappear and the last of the pulled deeper into the conflict. Berry escaped and told a 911 safe and will reach out to fam- am so happy to be home with dispatcher, “I’m free now.” with four counts of kidnap- three released from the hospi- ily, friends and supporters in my family.” ANKARA, TuRKEy They thanked law enforce- ping and three counts of rape. tal, thanked everyone for their good time.” Bombings seen tied to Syria Turkey’s prime minister vowed Sun- day his country won’t be drawn into Syria’s civil war, despite twin car bomb- ings the government believes were car- 2 bodies ried out by a group of Turks with close ties to pro-government groups in Syria. The bombings left 46 people dead and marked the biggest incident of vio- found after lence across the border since the start of Syria’s bloody civil war, raising fears of Turkey being pulled deeper into a suspect conflict that threatens to destabilize the region. Syria has rejected allegations it was behind the attacks. But Turkish author- is killed ities said Sunday they had detained nine Turkish citizens with links to the Syrian intelligence agency in connec- Registered sex offender tion with the bombings in the border barricaded himself in home town of Reyhanli, a hub for Syrian refu- gees and rebels just across from Syria’s with girlfriend’s three children. Idlib province.

WASHINGTON By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Obama hails nation’s police Associated Press President Barack Obama on Saturday TRENTON, N.J. — A reg- praised the nation’s police officers for istered sex offender who bar- everyday acts of courage, saying they of- ricaded himself for days in a ten rush into danger to do “some really home with his girlfriend’s three tough stuff.” children was shot to death Sun- In a White House ceremony honor- day as police rescued the cap- ing some of the bravest, he said America tives and recovered the bodies need look no further than the Boston of their mother and another sib- Marathon bombings to know what police ling, authorities said. are made of: “Police officers … running Police officers initially went towards explosions not knowing if there to the South Trenton home Fri- was something more on the way. Law day afternoon after a relative of enforcement from different agencies in 44-year-old Carmelita Stevens different parts of the country working said she hadn’t spoken to her in AP PHOTO together as one united team to identify weeks and was worried, authori- Pope Francis kisses the altar as he arrives to celebrate his first canonization ceremony in St. Peter’s Square at suspects and bring them to justice.” ties said at a news conference the Vatican on Sunday. The pontiff canonized Antonio Primaldo and his companions, also known as the Martyrs of He said few will ever forget the end of Sunday. upon further investiga- Otranto, Laura di Santa Caterina da Siena Montoya of Colombia, and Maria Guadalupe Garcia Zavala of Mexico. the marathon manhunt in Watertown, tion, authorities then discov- Mass. Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev died ered her children hadn’t been to in a gunbattle with police, and residents school in 12 days. cheered and gave police high fives after Officers entered the home his brother Dzhokhar was apprehended. Hundredsofnewsaintsgiventochurch through a rear door and smelled an odor consistent with that of WASHINGTON Pope Francis leads his first a decomposing body, Trenton Police Director Ralph Rivera Jr. Gates: Syria move a mistake decided upon by Francis’ predecessor, of Siena Montoya y upegui as a poten- canonization ceremony in a packed said. The officers also noticed Former Defense Secretary Robert Benedict XVI, in a decree read at the tial source of inspiration to the country’s maggots throughout the resi- Gates says he thinks direct u.S. interven- St. Peter’s Square. ceremony in February where the former peace process, attempted after decades- dence. tion in Syria’s civil war — particularly pontiff announced his retirement. long conflict between rebels and govern- They found 38-year-old Gerald direct military involvement — would be Shortly after his election in March, ment forces. By FRANCES D’EMILIO “Skip” Tyrone Murphy in an up- a mistake. Francis called for more dialogue with Francis prayed that “Colombia’s be- Associated Press stairs bedroom and he told them Gates, who served both President Muslims, and it was unclear how the loved children continue to work for peace he was armed with a gun and ex- George W. Bush and President Barack VATICAN CITy — Pope Francis on granting of sainthood to the martyrs and just development of the country.” plosives and had three children Obama, says he oversaw wars that began Sunday gave the Catholic Church new would be received. Islam is a sensitive He also canonized another Latin with him, Mercer County Pros- with quick regime change “and we all saints, including hundreds of 15th-cen- subject for the church, and Benedict American woman. Maria Guadalupe Gar- ecutor Joseph L. Bocchini Jr. know what happened after that.” tury martyrs who were beheaded for re- stumbled significantly in his relations cia Zavala, a Mexican who dedicated her- said. Officers noticed one of the He asks on CBS’ “Face that Nation, fusing to convert to Islam, as he led his with the Muslim community. self to nursing the sick, helped Catholics dead victims before they retreat- “Haven’t we learned that when you go to first canonization ceremony Sunday in a The first pontiff from South America avoid persecution during a government ed from the second floor and war, the outcomes are unpredictable?” packed St. Peter’s Square. also gave Colombia its first saint: a nun crackdown on the faith in the 1920s. rescued Stevens’ 19-year-old son To those who think intervention might The “Martyrs of Otranto” were 813 who toiled as a teacher and spiritual Also known as Mother Lupita, she hid from the basement, who said he be ‘clean” and “neat,” Gates says “most Italians who were slain in the southern guide to indigenous people in the 20th the Guadalajara archbishop in an eye hadn’t seen her or his siblings wars aren’t that way.” Italian city in 1480 for defying demands century. clinic for more than a year after fearful since about April 24. He says that if the u.S. were to do by Turkish invaders who overran the cit- With Colombia’s President Juan Man- local Catholic families refused to shelter Police remained in contact anything in Syria, it might be picking adel to renounce Christianity. uel Santos among the VIPS, the Argen- him. with Murphy throughout the opposition groups that the u.S. believes Their approval for sainthood was tine pope held out Laura of St. Catherine would have some degree of moderation, 37-hour-long standoff and passed and providing them with intelligence and food into the home through an basic military equipment. upstairs window, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said. Murphy LAHORE, PAKISTAN Reviewchairman:Clintondidn’tmakeBenghazicall kept the captives with him in- side the roughly 10-foot-by-11- Former PM looks like winner foot bedroom throughout the Former Pakistani Prime Minister Accountability Review Board standoff, authorities said. Nawaz Sharif looked poised Sunday to whose career spans four de- concluded decisions made cades, said of Clinton’s critics. Officers stormed the home at return to office with a resounding elec- around 3:45 a.m. Sunday after tion victory — a mandate that could well below secretary’s level. The Accountability Review Board, which Pickering head- noting Murphy’s “deteriorating make it easier to tackle the country’s state of mind,” Fuentes said. An daunting problems, including growing ed with retired Adm. Mike Mullen, the former chairman officer shot Murphy because he power outages, weak economic growth By PHILIP ELLIOTT was threatening one of the chil- Associated Press of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and shaky government finances. dren, he said. Questions remain, however, about WASHINGTON — The sea- did not question Clinton at length about the attacks but Murphy was taken to a hospi- Sharif’s stance on another key issue: soned diplomat who penned tal and later died of his injuries. violent Islamic extremism. Critics a highly critical report on concluded last December that the decisions about the con- Authorities found the bodies have accused his party of being soft on security at a u.S. outpost in of Stevens and her 13-year-old radicals because it hasn’t cracked down Benghazi, Libya, defended his sulate were made well below the secretary’s level. son in separate bedrooms. Ste- on militant groups in its stronghold of scathing assessment but ab- vens’ body was in an advanced Pickering and Mullen’s AP PHOTO Punjab province. solved then-Secretary of State state of decomposition, and po- That could be a concern for the unit- Hillary Rodham Clinton. blistering report found that In this Sept. 14, 2012 file photo, Libyan military guards “systematic failures and lead- check one of the U.S. Consulate’s burnt out buildings. lice said she appeared to have ed States, which has pushed Pakistan “We knew where the re- died two weeks ago. for years to take stronger action against sponsibility rested,” Thomas ership and management de- that took place.” nal committee to investigate ficiencies at senior levels” of Authorities wouldn’t com- a variety of Islamic militant groups, es- Pickering said Sunday. Pickering’s defense of his the Sept. 11, 2012, assault on ment on a possible motive or say pecially fighters staging cross-border “They’ve tried to point a the State Department meant panel’s conclusions, however, the u.S. diplomatic mission that security was “inadequate how the victims died, citing the attacks against American troops in Af- finger at people more senior failed to placate Republicans that killed four Americans, ongoing investigation. ghanistan. than where we found the deci- for Benghazi and grossly inad- who have called for creation including u.S. Ambassador sions were made,” Pickering, equate to deal with the attack of a special select congressio- Chris Stevens. PAGE 6A MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 Obituaries TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

VICTORIA A. DOCHINSKY, Willard ‘Chiz’ Lozo John Bergevin Raymond Joseph 96, a resident of Riverside Nurs- May 10, 2013 ing and Rehabilitation Center May 10, 2013 Denault, Sr. in Taylor, died Wednesday, May ohn Bergevin (local conserva- Affectionately known as “Pop,” 8, 2013. Born on Dec. 30, 1916, illard “Chiz” Lozo, of May 11, 2013 she was the daughter of the WShavertown, passed away Jtionist), 75, of Dallas, passed John was an avid fan of the late Victoria Gillis and Michael Friday, May 10, 2013, at the age of into eternal rest surrounded by Lake-Lehman High School Lady Dochinsky. Surviving are her his loving family, on Friday, May Knights soccer team and the Raymond Jo- 86 in Hospice Community Care, seph Denault nieces and nephews, Marie Wilkes-Barre. 10, 2013, at the Wilkes Barre Gen- Cantolao Explosion girl’s soccer Bowers, Joan McNelis, Walter eral Hospital. club team. “GO-O-O-O EXPLO- Sr., 94 years Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was young, of Da- Mularz and Stephen Soha. the son of the late Willard and Born Jan. 21, 1938 in Plym- SION!!!” Sisters Mary Mularz, Constance outh, he was the son of the late Surviving are his devoted and leville, Pa., Dorothy Eitel Lozo and was a formerly of (Connie) E. Dochinsky and Ann graduate of Kingston Township Marius E. and Sophia M. (Vonsav- loving wife of 56 years, the for- Soha preceded her in death. age) Bergevin. mer, Arlene Hochreiter; daugh- Thornhurst, High School. Willard was a mem- Pa., passed Private service arrange- ber of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, He resided in Trenton, N.J., ters, Michelle Davis and her hus- ments are under the care of the from 1951 until he returned to the band, Larry, of Pleasant Gap, Pa.; away on May Dallas. Before retirement, Willard 11, 2013. Thomas P. Kearney Funeral worked as store manager at Evans area in 1970. He briefly resided in Colleen Reed, of Flagstaff, Ariz.; Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Kingston before living in Dallas, Jacqueline Lane and her husband, He was the husband of Rexall Store and Cook’s Pharma- Chyleen Carey Denault and the Forge. Interment will be in St. cy for 49 years. where he stayed for more than 40 Larry, of Naples, Fla.; Suzanne Casimir’s Cemetery in Pittston. years. John graduated from Tren- Spudis and her husband, Jeff, of late Rosalie (Lee) Grab Denault. He was a Navy veteran of World Born in Cambridge, Mass., on Visit www.kearneyfuneralhome. Friends may call ton Catholic Boys High School, Galveston, Texas; Larisa Hillard War II and a member of Daddow March 3, 1919, he was the son com. Wednesday from 6 to 9 Class of 1955, and he received his and her husband, Keith, of Dallas; Isaacs American Legion, Post of the late Aiken and Blanche p.m. at the Richard H. associate’s degree in Business Ad- nine grandchildren, Timothy and 672, Dallas. Broulliard Denault. He was a CAROL SINCAVAGE, 65, of Disque Funeral Home ministration from Mercer County Jessica Davis; John Reed; Zacha- Willard was preceded in death 1938 graduate of Rindge Tech- Pittston, passed away March 2, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Community College. ry, Kasie, Jacob and Jenna Spudis; by his wife, the former Lila Rae nical High School, where he 2013 at home. Born in Pittston Dallas. He was a U.S. Air Force vet- and Brittney and Kaylee Hillard; Parry, and by sisters Alice Crock- studied journalism. He was on Aug. 6, 1947, she was the Funeral will be held at 8:30 eran, serving for four years. He two brothers, Maurice Bergevin er and Nancy Franceschetti. employed as a printer with the daughter of the late Rocco and p.m. with the Rev. Charles H. was employed by the U.S. Postal and wife Lorraine, of San Anto- Surviving are sons, Todd Lozo, Scranton Tribune and later with Evelyn Mitchell from Nafus Grube, pastor, St. Paul’s Luther- Service from 1960 until his retire- nio, Texas, and James Bergevin, Kingston; William and his wife, the Catholic Light Newspaper, Street. She is survived by her an Church, officiating. Daddow ment as manager, Systems Test- and wife Carole, of Trenton, N.J., Janet Lozo, Lehman; Edward and from which he retired. son, Gary Sincavage of Pittston. Isaacs American Legion Post 672, ing and Quality Assurance Branch as well as several nieces and neph- his wife, Linda Lozo, Shavertown; He was an Army Air Force A memorial Mass will be Dallas, will conduct military hon- at the Wilkes-Barre Postal Data ews. three grandchildren, Scott Lozo, veteran of World War II, where held on Tuesday at 8 a.m. at St. ors Wednesday evening. Center in 1992. John’s family would like to es- Sarah DiGiovanni, Stephanie Da- he served as crew chief and later John’s the Evangelist Church In lieu of flowers, memorial do- He held life memberships in pecially thank Dr. Boonin and the vies; three great-grandchildren, a flight engineer with the AAF Chapel. nations may be sent to The Dal- the National Rifle Association, InterMountain Medical Group Betsy DiGiovanni, Brecken and Tactical Air Command, 1st Air las American Legion Scholarship the Appalachian Trail Confer- and the staff at the Wilkes Barre Lila Davies; brother, Robert Lozo, Force with the rank of sergeant. Fund, c/o Daddow Isaacs Post ence, the Keystone Trails Asso- General Hospital CCU, for their Florida; sister Bernice Hill, Dal- Ray was an extremely active las. 672, Dallas. ciation and Trout Unlimited. He care and compassion. FUNERALS was a member of the Susquehan- Memorial service community volunteer and served na Small Mouth Bass Alliance, will be held Wednes- as member and past president, the Mid-State Trail Association, day at 6:30 p.m. at the North Pocono Board of Educa- Penns Valley Conservation As- S.J.Grontkowski Funeral tion; member and past chair- man, North Pocono Joint School CREEDON - Francis, Mass of Laurence L. McGrady sociation, the National Wildlife Home, 530 W. Main St., Plym- Authority; secretary-treasurer, Christian Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday in Federation, the Pennsylvania His- outh. Family and friends may call Thornhurst Township; secretary, Queen of the Apostles Parish, Av- May 10, 2013 torical and Museum Commission, on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until oca. Friends may call at the church the Texas State Rifle Association, service time at 6:30 p.m. Thornhurst Township Planning 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. Harveys Lake Rod & Gun Club In lieu of flowers, memorial Commission; member, North DEFALCO - June, funeral 11 a.m. aurence L. McGrady, 75, of and the National Association of contributions may be made to Pocono Planning Commission; today at the Nat & Gawlas Funeral LPlains Township, passed away Retired Federal Employees. Medical Oncology Association, member, North Pocono Council Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Friday morning at Geisinger John was a longtime blood and Prescription Assistance Fund, of Governments; and charter DEMICHELE - Marie, funeral Wyoming Valley Medical Center, platelet donor with the American 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA member of the Thornhurst Vol- 10:30 a.m. today at Fierro Funeral Plains, after suffering a heart at- Red Cross, a lifelong advocate of 18704-5535. Please visit www. unteer Fire & Rescue Co. He was Home, 26 W. Second St., Hazleton. tack. coldwater conservation as well as sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com a member of the Catholic faith. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Born in Plains, he was the son hiking trail creation, preservation for directions or to submit online Ray is survived by his wife, in Most Precious Blood Church, of the late Joseph and Loretta and enhancement. condolences to John’s family. Chyleen Carey Denault, of Da- Hazleton. (Brady) McGrady. leville, and seven children by HUMMEL - Cheri, funeral 6:30 Larry was a graduate of Sacred his first marriage: a son, Ray- p.m. today in the Edwards and Heart High School, Plains, Class mond Denault Jr., and wife Russin Funeral Home, 717 Main St. of 1955; St. Elizabeth Hospital Linda, Clarks Summit, and six Edwardsville. Friends may call 4 to School of Nursing, Boston, Mass., Dale T. Hall daughters, Patricia Wincek and 6:30 p.m. receiving his RN. He received husband Leonard, Thornhurst; JANOSKI - Jerome, funeral 9 his baccalaureate degree in nurs- Therese Erk and husband Rus- a.m. Tuesday at the Kizis-Lokuta May 11, 2013 ing from St. Louis University, sell, Phoenixville, Pa.; Pamela Funeral Home, 134 Church St., souri and Pennsylvania, and had St. Louis, Mo., and received his ale T. Hall, 67, of West years, Ruthann (Searfoss) Hall; McCusker and husband Mark, Pittston. Mass of Christian Burial been licensed to practice nurs- master’s degree in rehabilitation DPittston, passed away Sat- son, Dale Hall, West Pittston; Hanover, Pa.; Constance Sanko 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello ing in these commonwealths and counseling from the University of urday evening, May 11, 2013, in stepchildren, Cleta, Richard and husband John, Moscow, Parish, William Street, Pittston. states. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. Scranton. Larry received the Par Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, and Steven Barber, all of West Pa.; Kimberly Kerrick and hus- He was last employed as di- JENSEN - Donald, funeral 11 a.m. Excellence in Clinical Nursing, Hospice Community Care. Pittston; six grandchildren; broth- band Howard, Blakeslee, and rector of nursing services for the today in Trinity Episcopal Church, Who’s Who in America Nursing Born in Kingston on July 10, er Hugh Hall and his wife, Jes- Christine Carroll and husband VNA of Wyoming Valley until his 220 Montgomery Ave., West and belonged to the Sigma Theta 1945, he was the son of the late sie, Wampum, Pa.; sisters Nancy Kenneth, Thornhurst. He is also retirement. Pittston. Friends may call 10 a.m. Tau International Honor Society Howard and Gladys Hughes Hall. Russnick and her husband, John, survived by his beloved sister, In addition to his mother and until service time. of Nursing. He was of the Protestant faith. Virginia; Janet Cox and her hus- Jeannette Wright, Peoria, Ariz.; father, Larry was preceded in LIEB - David, blessing service 6 He was a board member and He attended Dallas schools and band, Jon, Dallas Township; Bar- 14 grandchildren; four great- death by his brothers Francis and p.m. today at the Andrew Strish past president of the Pennsylvania had been employed at Offset Pa- bara Sullivan and her companion, grandchildren, many nieces and Leo McGrady. Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larks- Council of Homemakers/Home perback Manufacturers, Dallas, Dave Cease, Shickshinny, and nephews. ville. Friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Surviving are his sister, Loretta Health Aides; member of the Pro- for 27 years. Betty Hollenbach, Plymouth; nu- Ray was predeceased by his MARX - Patricia, funeral with McGilloway, and husband James, fessional Advisory Committee for He, along with his first wife, merous nieces and nephews. first wife, Rosalie (Lee) Grab Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Lakewood, N.J., and brother the School of Nursing at College was active with the West Pittston Friends may call Tuesday Denault, in 1987, and their today in St. John the Evangelist Thomas McGrady, Yardville N.J.; Misericordia, Dallas; certified as Little League Organization. from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Peter J. son, Christopher, in 1970 and Church, 35 William St., Pittston. several nephews and nieces. nursing instructor for the Home In addition to his parents, he Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 Wil- two brothers, Roland, of Fort Friends may call 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Private funeral services will Health Nursing Course, American was preceded in death by his first liam St., Pittston. Interment will Smith, Ark., and Milton of Sil- in the church. be held at the convenience of the Red Cross Chapter, Wilkes-Barre. wife, Sarah Arnone Hall; siblings be at the convenience of the fam- ver Spring, Md.; and two sisters, MCGLYNN - Thomas Sr., Mass of family. Larry was employed in the George, Gladys, Howard and Da- ily. Online condolences may be Cecile Mazza of Belmont, Mass., Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday Arrangements are by the health care industry for 35 years, vid Hall. made at www.peterjadoniziofu- and Marguerite Phelps of Mer- in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 There will be no public calling both in private and federal sec- Surviving are his wife of 11 neralhome.com ritt Island, Fla. S. Main St., Plains. hours. Family and friends are tors. He had been employed in He touched many people’s asked to go directly to the church staff to administrative positions Online condolences may be lives and will be remembered for the morning of the funeral. in the health-care industry in made at www.corcoranfuneral- his quick-witted sense of humor. MOULES - Kenneth, funeral at 10 Massachusetts, California, Mis- home.com. He will be greatly missed by all a.m. Tuesday at Mamary-Durkin Daniel C. Podejko who knew him. Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., May 10, 2013 Friends and fam- Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 4 to ily may call at Duffy 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. aniel C. Podejko, 66, of Avo- Stanley Podejko, of Connecticut, & Snowdon Funeral MROCHKO - Barry, memorial John ‘Jack’ H. Stokes Dca, passed away Friday, May and Susan Ann Mitchell, of Hun- Home, 401 Church St., service 7 p.m. today at George A. Moscow, on Tuesday from 4 to Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. May 11, 2013 10, 2013 at the Commonwealth lock Creek. Also surviving are Hospice Of NEPA, Scranton. nieces and nephews, David and 8 p.m. Memorial service will be Main St., Ashley. Friends may call Wednesday at Duffy & Snow- 6 p.m. until service. He was born in Avoca, Nov. 23, Wally Kincaid, Julianne Podejko, ohn “Jack” H. Stokes, 77, of verton; Kristen and her husband, don Funeral Home beginning at O’HARA - Therese, celebration of 1946 and was the son of the late and Stephen and Stacey Mitchell. JTrucksville, went home to be Douglas Higgins, Harveys Lake; 9 a.m. with a viewing, followed life 8:30 a.m. today at McLaugh- with the Lord Saturday, May 11, seven grandchildren and three Charles and Frances (Satkowski) A Mass of Christian Burial will lin’s, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes- Podejko. be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at by a blessing service at 10 a.m. 2013. great-grandchildren; sisters, Hel- Interment with military honors Barre. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Born in Luzerne, he was the en Traver, Dallas; Janet Dutter, Daniel was a member of Queen Queen Of The Apostles Parish, in the Church of St. Mary of the Of The Apostles Parish, Avoca. Hawthorne Street, Avoca, with will be held immediately after at son of the late Robert and Helen Lancaster, and Geraldine Angel, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Cov- Immaculate Conception, Wilkes- Carr Stokes. He attended Luzerne Elkart, Ind.; several, nieces and He was a graduate of Northeast Fr. Phillip Sladicka officiating. Barre. ington Township, Pa. In lieu of schools and served in the U.S. nephews. High School. Daniel retired from Friends may call for visitation at PRUSHINSKI - Robert, Mass of flowers, donations may be made Army. Jack had resided in Trucks- Jack touched the lives of many Maui Cup-Letica Corp., Pittston the church 9:30 a.m. until time Christian Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday in Township. In his younger years, of Mass. Interment will be held in Ray’s name in memory of his St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, ville for the past 49 years. Prior to people with his smile, generosity son, Christopher, to St. Joseph’s his retirement, he was employed and sense of humor. Shed no tears he was awarded the prestigious at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Eagle Scout Badge; he was an Avoca. Center Foundation, PO Box 388, Family and friends are asked to at General Cigar for 35 years. He for me, I’m with my Savior. Dunmore, PA 18512-0388. was a member of Emmanuel As- Funeral will be avid hunter and fisherman and In lieu of flowers, memorial go directly to the church for the enjoyed woodworking. He will be contributions may be made to Mass. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today sembly of God Church, Harveys on Wednesday at 11 deeply missed by his family and American Cancer Society or to at the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Lake. He was also a member of a.m. from the Hugh friends. MORE OBITUARIES, Page 4A Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Kingston Lodge No. 395, F&AM. B. Hughes & Son Inc. the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Ave., Forty Fort. Jack was a loving husband, fa- Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Daniel is survived by his sib- 24th St. N.W., Washington, DC RABIOLO - Kathy, celebration of ther and friend. He loved to hunt, Ave., Forty Fort. The interment lings, Patricia Ann Kincaid, of 20037. Online condolences may life 4 p.m. Thursday at McLaugh- fish and spend time with his fam- will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial New Mexico; Charles Edward be made to www.kiesingerfuner- lin’s, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes- ily. Park, Dallas. Friends may call on Podejko, of Portland, Pa.; David alservices.com. Barre. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. His brother, Edward Stokes, Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on SALUS - Barbara, memorial Mass preceded him in death. Wednesday from 10 a.m. until ser- 10:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Surviving are his wife of 52 vice time at the funeral home. Sorrows Church of St. Monica’s years, Nancy Stavish Stokes; sons, For information or to send the In Memoriams Parish, West Wyoming. Friends John E. and his wife, Debra, Falls; family an online message of con- To Better Serve Our Customers may call 9:30 a.m. until Mass. David R. and his wife, Becky, dolence, you may visit the funeral WIDDICK - Thomas, funeral 11 a.m. Mon. deadline is Thurs. at 11am Shavertown; daughters, Sharon home website at hughbhughes. today at Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Tues. deadline is Thurs. at 5pm G enetti’s Home Inc., corner of routes 29 and her husband, Jeffrey Ide, Car- com. After Fu nera l Lu ncheons and 118, Pikes Creek. 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WORLD OPINIONS WJC’s Budapest gesture

he WorlD Jewish Ministry’s decision to add to the Congress, which repre- public school syllabus literary tsents Jewish communi- works of known anti-Semites ties worldwide, usually and nationalists, including those holds its annual plenary assem- without artistic distinction, can bly in Jerusalem. But this year a be seen as a concession to the different venue was chosen. extremists. So is the ministers’ In a brave show of solidarity silence over the growing cult of for hungary’s embattled Jewish Miklos horthy, hungary’s leader community, the WJC’s leader- from 1920 to 1944. Statues have ship decided to hold its confer- been erected and several streets ence in Budapest. the message and squares have been named was clear. in his honor, despite horthy’s the WJC then invited the pop- checkered past. ulist, ultra-conservative hungar- though he refused to deport ian Prime Minister Viktor orban hungary’s Jews, horthy was an to speak before the three-day as- ally of hitler and passed anti- sembly. It was a perfect opportu- Semitic laws. and after the na- nity for orban to openly address zis invaded, he stood by when the rising levels of anti-Semitism hungarian gendarmes rounded and xenophobia since his ascent up more than 500,000 Jews and to power in 2010. sent them to their deaths. But orban’s speech was disap- pointingly lacking in content. the WJC’s courageous show While most attention has fo- of solidarity with hungary’s cused on Jobbik, which became Jews is an important gesture in the third-largest party with the ongoing battle against eu- about 17 percent of the vote in a ropean anti-Semitism. But with 2010 election campaign that vili- hatred of those perceived to be fied the roma, the strengthening different so entrenched in hun- of Jobbik is “only a symptom,” garian society, the future is not Challengesnewandoldforourveteransonthehomefront Peter Feldmajer, chairman of the encouraging for Jews and other Federation of Jewish Communi- “minorities” who call the Mag- ties in hungary, told reuters. yar nation home. More than a decade It’s clear that the Va alone cannot meet the hungarian education The Jerusalem Post has passed since the start COMMENTARY the needs of the veterans. only through a of operations enduring dedicated outreach effort by civilian com- Freedom (afghanistan) WILLIAM KASHATUS munities – public, private, and faith-based and Iraqi Freedom. from the military unit to family, withdraw- — will our wounded warriors be able to Memories of those wars al from the emotional rush of war, clinical overcome their challenges to find acces- Brazil must protect women have begun to fade for depression and thoughts of suicide. Such sible health care as well as secure and most of us, but not for challenges make the afflicted veteran es- fulfilling employment. t’S the biggest country in who was under the influence of those who fought them. pecially vulnerable to a civilian life already Such a grassroots effort begins by latin america and has great drugs, according to witnesses, embraced as heroes when they re- plagued by high rates of homelessness and building a network of community col- potential to be a super- got on a bus and hit a 30-year- turned home, many of the veterans now unemployment. leges, churches, chambers of commerce, I old woman before raping her. struggle with psychological wounds and small businesses, hospitals and health care power in the future, but the the U.S. Department of Veterans af- rampant street crime in Brazil’s apparently, the man had forced brain injuries. Military services, veterans’ fairs is the logical institution to address centers to determine and fund appropriate major cities are a big security the driver to keep on driving, hospitals and the soldiers themselves did these needs. however, the Va medical programs for the support of local veterans not anticipate the length or severity of challenge for the government. while he committed the heinous system was in the process of downsizing and their families. these campaigns. as a result, the United the gangs, petty thieves and crime. prior to the 9/11 attacks because its main once established, the network can States is woefully unprepared to handle drug peddlers, who lurk in the this case has followed the clients, World War II veterans, were dying expand collaboration and information- the needs of our most recent veterans. streets of rio de Janeiro and gang rape of an american tourist off. as a result, the system was simply not sharing through a web portal that gives Since 2001, 2.5 million american Brasilia, are a vexing problem on a moving bus in March, while equipped to handle the massive influx of veterans access to a wide range of services men and women have served in Iraq and for Brazil — the country that her French boyfriend was hand- disabled soldiers returning from Iraq and and resources available to them while si- afghanistan. While body armor and im- will be hosting the 2014 FIFa cuffed and physically abused by afghanistan. Many wounded warriors multaneously reducing costs, competition proved protective equipment limited the World Cup and 2016 olympics. assailants with a crowbar. complain that the system is cumbersome and duplication of efforts among commu- the high incidence of sexual death toll to just over 4,400 U.S. soldiers recent cases of sexual crimes and antiquated with a backlog of benefit nity organizations. crimes in cities lsuch as rio de killed in Iraq and 1,200 in afghanistan, in rio de Janeiro — Brazil’s com- claims in the hundreds of thousands. another way to sustain support is to Janeiro and Delhi show the dif- about 1.6 million returned to civilian life, mercial hub — have especially recent data compiled by the Va build public awareness through a market- ficulty of curbing crime in over- many suffering from traumatic brain injury generated a big hullabaloo in ing campaign that directs the individual populated places. Soaring migra- or post-traumatic stress disorder. confirms their view. of the 270,000 Iraq the international media, raising to a website, web portal or organization tion especially makes it difficult Unlike earlier wars in which enemy and afghanistan veterans examined by where they can learn more about how to concerns about the security of for the authorities to enforce law combatants fought with conventional the Va for potential post-traumatic stress scores of tourists who are ex- in a sprawling cities where posh arms, insurgents in these Middle eastern disorder, about 150,000 were diagnosed help veterans in their community. pected to visit the country for neighborhoods exist alongside countries used roadside bombs, suicide with the condition and given benefits. But If our nation’s humanity is measured by the sporting events. shantytowns. But if countries attackers and improvised explosive devices the Va also underestimated by 77,000 the how it treats returning soldiers, then local the latest case of rape on a such as Brazil and India have to to do their fighting. the results were hor- number of returning vets who would seek communities must find a tangible way to moving bus in rio de Janeiro has aspire to become superpowers rific, taking a devastating toll on veterans’ its services. Perhaps that is why 22 veter- meet the needs of the men and women shocked the country, and trig- one day, they have to ensure that psyches. ans commit suicide every day, on average, who sacrificed their physical and mental gered a vibrant discussion on so- their women are protected. Post-deployment challenges include the and 141,000 spent at least one night in a health to serve this country. cial media. an armed assailant, The Khaleej Times, Dubai need to overcome feelings of alienation, homeless shelter in 2011. of that num- William Kashatus is a historian and writer. He can lack of purpose, guilt over survival, as well ber, 10 percent were women, up from 7.5 percent in 2009. be contacted at [email protected] End race divide in Malaysia as the inability to transition one’s loyalty lthoUgh he won, tion has exposed the growing Marcellus Shale boom makes rural hospital cutting-edge the result of Malaysia’s racial polarization and social di- election is hardly the vision in what is Southeast asia’s aoutcome that Prime third-largest economy and a the SUSqUehanna County community old hospital. Working with our present Minister najib razak wanted, country whose stability is of vital has seen its share of change over the years. outdated facility has bred a lot of creative and he is going to have to work importance to australia. While recently, there has been a burst of activity COMMENTARY improvising through the years and brought hard to avoid it turning into a support for the ruling coalition related to the Marcellus Shale natural gas DR. JOSEPH SPEICHER us close together – sometimes too close, from majority ethnic Malays has pyrrhic victory. he was hoping boom. the influx of people, industry and hospital in a rural community where we some of my colleagues might rightly point for a return to the pre-2008 situa- remained solid, ethnic Chinese, attention that we’ve experienced over out. who make up a quarter of the treat each other as family. now imagine tion when his ruling Barisan na- the past several years has been a bit of a the same family of hard-working doctors, We’ve taken our mission seriously, well sional coalition, dominated by Malaysian population, as well as shock to members of our community, and aware as we are that without us, local the smaller Indian ethnic group, nurses and medical staff located in a brand the United Malays national or- people have honest disagreements over new facility with state-of-the-art resources patients would be forced to leave the com- have deserted in droves, flocking munity and travel anywhere from 30 to 60 ganization, enjoyed a two-thirds the effect of the shale boom on our region. at their fingertips, able to extend the same to the opposition alliance led by minutes to receive the same treatment. parliamentary majority. one thing for certain, though, is that it has brand of neighborly care backed by some Instead, it has achieved its anwar Ibrahim. benefited this region’s health care. With a new, state-of-the-art critical access the last time an UMno lead- of the best technology available today. worst result in an unbroken se- thanks to support from community hospital, we’ll be able to attract more er failed to deliver the sort of vic- It’s not a dream: it’s soon to be the ries of 13 successive election members, federal, state and local govern- physicians and provide more services to tory demanded by party bosses, reality of the new eMhS. thanks to the victories since independence ment and friends in the private sector such our community. he was soon dumped. financial resources we’ve been able to ac- But most important, that fundamental in 1957. For the first time in 44 as Cabot oil & gas Corp., we are in the It would be a tragedy if, in cess over the past few years, we are in the compassion for our patients, the kind you years, it lost the popular vote process of a major institutional build-out seeking to shore up his position process of building a facility that’s nearly get at a small community hospital, will 51-49 percent to the opposition, at endless Mountain health System in ahead of a leadership election twice as large – going from 48,000 to still be there. despite retaining a comfortable before the end of the year, najib Montrose that will change the face of 96,000 square feet. Where there were once We’re excited about the changes going majority in parliament. felt compelled to pander even healthcare in Susquehanna County for 17 exam rooms, there will be 27. twenty- on in our community and throughout even more worrying for najib further to the Malay majority. years, even decades, to come. one licensed beds will grow to twenty-five. our region because we know that, from is the extent to which the elec- The Australian, Sydney local residents have long turned to two emergency bays will become six. a health care perspective, Susquehanna eMhS for everything from routine preven- there’s more. a mobile mammography County residents will be better served Editorial Board tative care to critical emergency help. our unit currently located in a trailer outside than ever before. small and very committed team of medical PRASHANT SHITUT the hospital will now enjoy permanent professionals has consistently worked space inside the hospital. We’ll also see President and CEO Dr. Joseph Speicher is President of the Medi- hard, providing the kind of compassionate enhanced patient privacy and better facili- JOSEPH BUTKIEWICZ cal Staff at Endless Mountains Health System in care that one might expect from a small ties for the handicapped. We’ll miss our Montrose. Vice President/Executive Editor

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By Jon o’Connell Among other guest speakers, By combining creative and ter Lee in September. [email protected] Plains Township Emergency material resources, munici- Representatives from the Red PLAINS TWP. — Valley Unit- Management Coordinator Char- palities can develop thorough Cross, the Salvation Army and ed wants to help citizens pre- lie Krommes will lead a discus- emergency plans and ultimately other similar relief agencies at pare for future disasters. sion about collaboration. recover faster, said Krommes, booths will be on hand to offer Organizers from Valley Unit- Krommes said he hopes to who is also the Valley United support ed, in conjunction with Ameri- use the discussion as a first step chairman. He said he hopes Flooding will fill up most Corps, are hosting the Luzerne toward protecting the county community leaders will use the of the conversation because, County Disaster Preparedness from another disaster like back- forum to make first connections. AmeriCorps spokesman Don- Forum 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at to-back tropical storms Irene “It’s just to get together so ald Hawkins II said, this area Wilkes-Barre Area Career and and Lee in summer 2011. we can have better results than has been dealt its fair share of

Technical Center, 350 Jumper “Long story short, there’s (those that) came out of this di- floods. But he said presenters AP PHOTO Road, Plains Township, in the gonna be another one,” Krom- saster,” Krommes said referring will talk about other types of di- New Orleans police officers investigate the scene at the mes said. to the 2011 flood that came af- sasters and how to be ready. school’s cafeteria. intersection of Frenchmen and N. Villere Streets in New Orleans after gunfire at a Mother’s Day second-line parade on Sunday. described as moving block par- ties. SHOOTING A social club called The Original Big 7 organized Sun- Continued from Page 1A day’s event. The group was founded in 1996 at the Saint about 3 blocks, though only Bernard housing projects, ac- half that many were in the im- cording to its MySpace page. mediate vicinity of the shoot- The neighborhood where ing, said Police Superinten- the shooting happened was a dent Ronal Serpas. Officers mix of low-income and mid- were interspersed with the dle-class row houses, some marchers, which is routine for boarded up. As of last year, such events. the neighborhood’s population Police saw three suspects was about 60 percent of its pre- running from the scene in the Hurricane Katrina level. city’s 7th Ward neighborhood. The shootings took place No arrests had been made as of about 1.5 miles from the heart early evening. of the French Quarter and Outside the hospital on Sun- near the Treme neighborhood, day night, Leonard Temple which has been the centerpiece teared up as he talked about for the HBO TV series “Treme.” a friend of his who was in Sunday’s violence comes at surgery after being shot three a time when the city is strug- times during the parade. Tem- gling to pay for tens of millions ple was told the man was hit of dollars required under a fed- while trying to push his own eral consent decree to reform daughter out of the way. the police department and the “People were just hang- city jail. ing out. We were just chill- DON CAREY/ THE TIMES LEADER FILE PHOTO Shootings at parades and ing. And this happened. Bad neighborhood celebrations Water covered a sizable portion of West Pittston in September 2011. By organizing a block-captain program, borough community things always happen to good have become more common leaders hope to minimize the destruction and quicken recovery should another flood like Lee strike again. Some say it’s not a people,” said Temple, who was in recent years as the city has matter of if, but when. at the parade but didn’t see the struggled with street crime. shootings. Police say gang turf wars often IF yoU WAnT To HELP responders (know about the Captains will have no law- In the late afternoon, the are the root cause. need).” enforcement power and should W. PITTSTON To become a block captain, scene was taped off and police Police vowed to make swift contact Grace Hosier at 570-655- There is no qualifying crite- not consider themselves vigilan- had placed bullet casing mark- arrests. Serpas said it wasn’t ria for block captains, they just tes, Aita said. Continued from Page 1A 7566 or [email protected] ers in at least 10 spots. clear if particular people in the have to be willing, Aita said. The program is not just for Second-line parades are second line were targeted, or Recruitment is now under- floods, though another flood loose processions in which the Wyoming Valley levee sys- first on a phone chain when the if the shots were fired in a ran- way, Aita said, and the group threatens the quiet riverside people dance down the street, tem, including a large portion of borough needs to reach every- dom fashion. needs captains not only for town more than a crime wave often following behind a brass West Pittston. one, Aita said, and added that “We’ll get them. We have flood-zone areas, but also those or an epidemic. West Pittston band. They can be impromptu Block captains would act as block captains must be aware of good resources in this neigh- out of dangerous neighbor- Tomorrow hopes to see com- or planned and are sometimes liaisons from borough officials their zone’s specific needs. borhood,” Serpas said. to the community and would be hoods. munities strengthened and new “There will also be a buddy “People who live outside the friendships formed as block cap- responsible for certain zones, a system for giving handicapped single street or a block or two, flood zones are the ones who tains reach out to their neigh- neighbors extra help,” Aita said. will be most important while bors. Still, captains are to be depending on how many sign ” The block captain wouldn’t State Liquor Control Board up, said Judy Aita, a group com- the flood-zone residents are trained to facilitate in case of be responsible (to provide scrambling to secure the impor- most borough-wide emergen- mittee chairwomen. the help), but let emergency Each block captain will be the tant things,” Aita said. cies. audit finds lack of oversight with returning ing forward, as hurricane sea- the risk score project, Boscarino war veterans son will be starting again very said. Funding for the second By Kari andren the sale of wines and spirits, GEISINGER Tribune-Review, Greensburg at Geisinger soon,” he said. Hurricane/ half, the DNA testing part, will the LCB’s finances, value and The state Liquor Control management have come under Continued from Page 1A hospitals and tropical storm season officially be granted depending on the pi- found it to be begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. lot’s success. Board overstated its store fix- intense scrutiny. LCB sales and during the Sept. 11, 2001, World highly effec- The hypothesis Boscarino The doctor referenced Hurri- tures, equipment and other as- tax revenue for the 2011-12 Trade Center attack, Boscarino, tive. and his team have been testing cane Irene, the devastating 2011 sets in financial documents by fiscal year reached nearly $2.1 more than $1 million because billion, a 5.5 percent increase a New Jersey native who now Boscarino By building rests on the idea that, while storm that walloped communi- works in Danville, will employ a list of 500 those who go through disasters ties along the Susquehanna Riv- the agency does not regularly over the previous year. his test-in-progress, the “New cooperating residents affected may seem to bounce back quick- er in Northeastern and Central take a physical inventory, ac- Kevin Shivers, state director York PTSD Risk Score,” to mea- by last year’s hurricane, the ly, long-term psychological ef- Pennsylvania. That storm left cording to an annual audit by of the National Federation of sure how residents are recover- New Jersey study will start as a fects set in slowly. behind significant scars; how- the state auditor general. Independent Businesses, said ing now that about seven months survey to discover: Funding has been a challenge, ever, as a researcher, his team Without implementing pro- such accounting “missteps” in have passed since Sandy. • The disaster’s personal im- Boscarino said. must pursue funded projects, cedures for periodically count- the private sector would have The test, if proven effec- pact on each participant; Risk-score testing apparatus the doctor said. ing items, errors in financial consequences, such as manage- tive, will be applied not only to • Each participant’s health is made of a psycho-social por- The researchers aspire to statements will occur and go ment being fired or the compa- those traumatized by natural status before and after Sandy; tion in the form of verbal and standardize their risk score test undetected in audits, the re- ny being liquidated. disasters. Those who witness • If the hurricane caused written questions, but there’s and make its apparatus afford- port said. The audit found that in a terrorist attacks and combat- participants any psychological a biological segment that uses able and compact. They hope The audit, quietly released in random sample of 10 items weathered veterans can take the strain, such as anxiety or panic DNA samples to test a disaster their test will be added to the March while state lawmakers from the LCB’s list of assets, test to give doctors insight into attacks, depression or post trau- survivor’s susceptibility to men- repertoire of standard tests were buzzing about the idea of six items valued at $1.047 mil- potential mental problems that matic stress disorder. tal anguish. completed in trauma units and privatization, looked at the fis- lion were no longer being used might come down the road. “The goal here is to under- The team secured funding in by disaster relief teams. cal year that ended in June. or were described vaguely and Already, the doctor said he has stand what happened, learn the form of pilot grants for the “It’s got to be simple and cost As the state Senate considers could not be identified by LCB used pieces of the risk-score test from it and be prepared mov- verbal and written portions of effective,” Boscarino said. legislation that would privatize officials or a store manager. 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IL BASEBALL Too many pieces missing as RailRiders fall short

SWB tries to rally from 7-3 York, Adams launched a three-run kees sources are targeting Wednes- home run during his first at-bat for day as the third baseman’s callup deficit, but is unable to get the RailRiders during Sunday’s 7-6 date to New York. “I don’t pay at- the elusive tying run in 9th. loss to Gwinnett. tention to anything in the media. That may not have been enough If I get a call, I’ll be ecstatic, I’ll be By PAUL SOKOLOSKI to help the RailRiders extend grateful. Until that day comes, I’m [email protected] Gwinnett’s two-week losing streak, going to keep playing hard.” MOOSIC — Two of his current 7 6 BRAVES RAILRIDERS but it certainly couldn’t hurt his Yet, a couple of guys who didn’t teammates had already left the stock in the eyes of the Yankees. play may have hurt the RailRiders in the batting order of the parent Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders “A rumor’s a rumor unless the the most Sunday. Yankees in a matter of days. original starting lineup Sunday Yankees come out and say some- Both starting pitcher Brett Could it be much longer before and headed straight to New York. thing’s official,” said Adams, re- Marshall and leadoff hitter Cor- FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER David Adams joins them? The rehabbing player who had ferrring to a New York Daily News ban Joseph were scratched from RailRiders baserunner Dan Johnson (26) is out at sec- With talk swirling about his pos- the most consistent day for the report over the weekend that Yan- ond as Gwinnett Braves Sean Kazmar throws to first to the RailRiders will likely be back sible upcoming promotion to New See RAILRIDERS, Page 4B complete a double play in the first inning Sunday.

OUTDOORS high sChool traCK and field PSU fOOTBALL Boich carries on a tradition O’Brien hops a bus Royals star looking to add to her family’s legacy of District 2 championships before going to BC. to drum up By PAUL SOKOLOSKI [email protected] The standard was set for Fallyn Boich AP PHOTO support Fergus Falls shooting coach long before she was born. Ranae Edwards gives junior It began in 1956, when Boich’s maternal McKenne Kvern some pointers grandfather, Jack Dougherty, won the Dis- By GENARO C. ARMAS during a recent practice at the trict 2 javelin championship. AP Sports Writer Lakes Area Shooting Center in It continued when her father, Daryl Boi- STATE COLLEGE — The Fergus Falls, Minn. ch, along with her uncles Dave and Brad contingent, appropriately Boich, all won District 2 titles throwing dressed in blue and white, gath- the javelin for Meyers High School. ered in front of the blue and So when she began competing in track white bus with the unmistak- Building and field able logo of the Penn State mas- “I did not feel pres- at Holy cot. sure. It’s kind of Redeemer But one man was missing, High School with nearly 10 minutes to go neat. Both of my four years Tuesday, before the 9:30 a.m. interest uncles ago, Fallyn departure time. Boich au- “Who are we waiting for,” were tomatically Penn State field hockey coach big in had a fam- Char Morett asked an athletic in sport the ily legacy to department official. “The big live up to. guy?” throws, “I did Five minutes later, Bill and my not feel O’Brien appeared with a stuffed pressure,” black briefcase in one hand, a shooting dad, even my grand- Fallyn said. jacket in the other. father. It seems like “It’s kind of It was time to start another neat. Both week of the Penn State coaches Trapshooting is a varsity it’s in the blood. I of my uncles caravan. sport in Minnesota, and was next (in line) to were big in Crisscrossing Pennsylvania the throws, and neighboring states to hit it’s proving to be popular. throw. But my fam- and my dad, Penn State alumni strongholds, ily supported me in even my the caravan was a thank-you By CHRIS MURPHY grandfather. trip to fans, as well as an oppor- The Associated Press every way, in every It seems tunity to do some face-to-face FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — At aspect, in whatever I like it’s in fundraising, and promote ticket the Lakes Area Shooting Center, the blood. sales. there were Fergus Falls letter- wanted to do.” I was next Some of Penn State’s true man jackets Fallyn Boich (in line) to blue supporters showed, from OUR LOCAL Holy Redeemer senior next to throw. But current students to well-to-do SHOOTINg camouflage alumni. After a successful first STARS my fam- ones. There ily supported me in every way, in every season on the sideline in the face of unprecedented pres- In the Wyoming were short aspect, in whatever I wanted to do.” Valley, Berwick students What she wants to do most right now is sures, O’Brien clearly has the High School has next to tall, walk away from the District 2 Track and respect of the fan base. had a varsity rifle big stu- Field championships Monday at Scranton “I believe in Penn State, and team for more dents next Memorial Stadium wearing one more gold I believe in what we’re trying to than a decade. to small, do here,” O’Brien said. “There The Bulldogs and medal. freshmen Or maybe a few of them. are two goals for me in this cara- North Pocono van. Thank people for their sup- are the only two next to up- The daughter of Daryl and Yvonne Boi- teams from Dis- perclassmen ch of Mountain Top will defend the district port but also try to make sure trict 2 schools in and every javelin and discus championships she won they understand how important the Northeast Pa. high school as a junior last year, and will also compete their continued support is and Scholastic Rifle stereotype in the shot put. hopefully they can spread the League, which wrapped word.” is comprised of She’s pretty much dominated the field into one in those events throughout the 2013 Wyo- PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER Twelve stops in two weeks. It’s 10 schools from Holy Redeemer track and field athlete Fallyn Boich competes in the girls shot put trapshooting ming Valley Conference season, regularly a grueling road trip, though not Allentown to at Lake-Lehman on May 7. Boich was the District 2 Class 2A champion in the dis- Stroudsburg. team. quite as ambitious as the three- sweeping all three field events and finish- cus and javelin last year. It didn’t ing out of first place just twice all season. week, 18-stop tour last year, matter if they were the blond- “This has been her forte for the last doing really well for us. She’s peaking right Lehman this past week, Boich took on before O’Brien ever coached a haired girl or the nerd with jeans couple years,” Holy Redeemer track coach before districts. That’s huge.” rising sophomore Cayle Spencer — who game in Happy Valley. ready for a flood fight. All that Kevin Walters said. “The (throwing) The final WVC meet of her career proved promises to be one of Boich’s biggest chal- The Associated Press fol- mattered was the target. coaches have a good plan for her and she’s just how much Boich relishes the big stage. lengers Monday — and won all three field lowed O’Brien on several stops That’s exactly what the cre- been doing everything they ask. She’s been In a battle of team unbeatens with Lake- See BOICH, Page 3B See BUS, Page 4B ator of the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League (MSHSCTL) Jim Sable imag- ined when he started the jour- gOLf ney to make trapshooting a var- sity sport 12 years ago. In 2014, the MSHSCTL will Woods’ game not just a little splash take another step forward, part- nering with the Minnesota State High School League for a state By DOUG FERGUSON 2-under 70. AP Golf Writer tournament in June, making If only it were that simple for Minnesota the first state to hold PONTE VEDRA BEACH, the Spaniard. such a high school event, The Fla. — Tiger Woods had the last Garcia was standing on the Forum of Fargo reported. word against Sergio Garcia by 17th tee shot, staring across The MSHSCTL will still hold winning The Players Champion- the water to an island as Woods its annual tournament in Al- ship on Sunday. made his par. He took aim at the flag with exandria where all shooters in Woods ended a weekend of his wedge and hung his head the league are invited, but the verbal sparring with Garcia MSHSL-sponsored event will be when he saw the ball splash by doing what he does best — down short of the green. Then, the best of the best. closing out tournaments, even if “Not every kid is cut out to be Garcia hit another one in the he let this one turn into a tense water on his way to a quadru- a football player or a basketball duel over the final hour at the player,” Sable said. “Not every AP PHOTOS ple-bogey 7. He completed his TPC Sawgrass. Tied with Garcia trailer when he watched on kid is big, strong, muscular, fast ABOVE: Sergio Garcia reacts as his tee shot on the 17th hole stunning collapse by hitting his goes into the water during the final round of The Players with two holes to play, Woods TV as rookie David Lingmerth or agile. Some are just plain tee shot into the water on the Championship at Sawgrass on Sunday. RIGHT: Tiger Woods won by finding land on the last 18th and making double bogey. missed a long birdie putt that See SHOOTING, Page 4B hits onto the 15th green during Sunday’s final round. two holes for par to close with a Woods was in the scoring See WOODS, Page 4B PAGE 2B MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 SPORTS www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER

LATEST LINE Braves 7, RailRiders 6 BuLLETIN BOARD LOCAL CALENDAR HARNESS RACING Gwinnett RailRiders ab rhbi ab rhbi TODAY’S EVENTS POCONO DOWNS RESULTS Major League Baseball Pastornicky 2b 3112Corona 2b 5110 CAMPS/CLINICS fees are $50 for cheer and $60 Heyward dh 4023Granderson rf 5130 for football, with a $10 sibling HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Saturday FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Terdoslavich rf 4011Almonte lf 4000 Mejia 1b 4000Adams 3b 4213 Curry & Powlus Quarterback (4:15 p.m.) First - $21,000 Pace 1:50.0 National League discount. Tunkhannock at Holy Redeemer 5-Diamond Stick Pin (Carlson) 7.80 3.60 2.40 Boggs cf 5010Johnson 1b 2113 Skills Camp is Saturday, May 25, Wyoming Valley West at Pittston Area 4-Musselsfrmbrussels (Napolitano) 2.40 2.10 at Pittsburgh -150/+140 Milwaukee Carrithers lf 4120Neal dh 5020 Berwick at Hazleton Area 6-Lean On You (Jo Pavia Jr) 5.20 Kazmar ss 3100Mesa cf 4010 at Crispin Field in Berwick for boys South Wilkes Barre Mini Mo- Coughlin at Crestwood EXACTA (5-4) $22.60 at St. Louis -190/+180 New York Matt Pagnozzi c2 210Wilson c2000 age 9 through graduating seniors. Nunez 3b 3221Maruszak ss 4100 hawks will hold cheerleading and Dallas at Wyoming Area 50 CENT TRIFECTA (5-4-6) $119.00 at Chicago -120/+110 Colorado Hazleton Area at Nanticoke 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $29.75 Totals 32 710 7Totals 35 696 It will be under the direction of football registration on May 18, HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (5-4-6-2) $390.80 at Arizona -135/+125 Atlanta Gwinnett 050 002 000—7 Berwick football coach George from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and May 24 (4:15 p.m.) 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $19.54 RailRiders 300 002 001—6 Berwick at Wyoming Area Second - $18,000 Trot 1:55.4 Washington -120/+110 at Los Angeles E: GWN - Terdoslavich (5, fielding). DP: GWN Curry and Ron Powlus Sr., a 30- from 3-5 p.m. All registrations will Crestwood at Pittston Area 8-As Ya’ll Like It (Ty Buter) 9.20 6.20 3.40 - 2 (Pastornicky-Kazmar-Mejia, E, Nunez-Pastor- year coaching veteran. Scheduled take place at Minor park, next to American League nicky-Mejia, E); SWB - (Maruszak-Corona-John- Dallas at Tunkhannock 3-April Sunshine (Ma Kakaley) 12.00 4.60 instructors include Penn State Kistler Elementary. Parents must GAR at Meyers 2-Sunland Dakota (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3.40 at Cleve. (G1) -140/+130 New York son, D). LOB: GWN 8; SWB 9. TEAM RISP: GWN Hanover Area at Northwest EXACTA (8-3) $99.00 - 5 for 9; SWB - 1 for 8. 2B: GWN - Pastornicky quarterback Stephen Bench, and provide a copy of their child’s birth Hazleton Area at Nanticoke 50 CENT TRIFECTA (8-3-2) $338.00 at Cleve. (G2) -115/+105 New York (7, Perez, K). HR: SWB - Adams, D (3, 1st inning high school and college coaches. certificate. The cost per child is Holy Redeemer at MMI Prep 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $84.50 off Rodriguez, D, 2 on, 1 out), Johnson, D (3, 6th Wyoming Valley West at Coughlin 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (8-3-2-1) $882.00 at Detroit -280/+240 Houston inning off Rodriguez, D, 1 on, 0 out). SB: GWN - Fee is $50 and includes T-shirt, $70 and $90 per family. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $44.10 Chicago -115/+105 at Minnesota Carrithers (1, 2nd base off Montgomery, M/Wilson, lunch, refreshments and instruc- (All games 4:15 p.m. unless noted) DAILY DOUBLE (5-8) $38.20 Bo), Mejia, E (2, 2nd base off Montgomery, M/Wil- Delaware Valley at Lake-Lehman, 5 p.m. Third - $10,000 Pace 1:51.0 at Los Angeles -135/+125 Kansas City son, Bo). tional packet. Checks made pay- Stan Waleski Basketball Camp North Pocono at Tunkhannock 1-Apache Reneg. (McCrthy) 27.60 10.20 8.60 IP HRER BB SO able to Curry QB Camps Inc., can Registrations are being accepted Dallas at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m. 6-Ccs Lover N (Ty Buter) 5.60 4.40 at Oakland -125/+115 Texas___ Gwinnett Rodriguez (W, 2-3) 5.1 85543 be sent to C&P Quarterback Camp, for boys and girls in grades K-8 HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD 5-St Lads Kingpin (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5.00 NBA Playoffs District 2 Class 2A Meet at Scranton Memorial EXACTA (1-6) $169.80 Obispo 2.2 00013 c/o George Curry, 305 Summerhill for a camp from July 8 through Stadium, 3 p.m. 50 CENT TRIFECTA (1-6-5) $711.20 Tonight Buchter (S, 2) 111023 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $177.80 RailRiders Ave., Berwick, Pa., 18603. For more Aug. 9 at the Greater Pittston TUESDAY 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (1-6-5-9) $2,816.80 FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG Perez (L, 0-2) 265513 information, visit www.curryqb- YMCA. The camp features an Montgomery 320024 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $140.84 Miami 8187½ at Chicago HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PICK 3 - 15% TAKEOUT (5-8-1) $444.80 Spence 222211 camps.org. early registration discount for (4:15 p.m.) Fourth - $15,000 Pace 1:49.4 at Memphis 4½ 184½ OKC Miller 200023 players registering prior to June 1 Wyoming Seminary at Northwest 8-Steelhead Hanover (Pavia) 16.00 6.60 3.20 WP: Rodriguez Holy Redeemer Girls Basketball GAR at Nanticoke 5-Mustang Art (An McCarthy) 3.00 2.20 Tomorrow HBP: Pastornicky (by Spence). and discounts for multiple family 1-Summer Camp (Ja Morrill Jr) 2.20 Umpires: HP - Ian Fazio. 1B - Brad Myers. 3B - Camp will run June 17-19 at Holy Hanover Area at Meyers at Indiana 5180 New York members attending. For camp Pittston Area at Coughlin EXACTA (8-5) $44.60 Seth Buckminster. Redeemer from 5:30-8:30 p.m for information, call Coach Waleski HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 50 CENT TRIFECTA (8-5-1) $59.00 at San Antonio 8195 Golden State T: 3:06. A: 4,752 Northwest at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $14.75 girls in grades 4-8. Registration at 457-1206 or Coach LoBrutto at Tunkhannock at Lake-Lehman, 4:15 p.m. 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (8-5-1-4) $457.20 NHL Playoffs GOLF forms may be picked up at the 654-8030. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $22.86 Tonight school and the deadline is June District 2 Tournament, quarterfinals at higher Fifth - $12,000 Pace 1:50.2 PGA SCORES seeds 4-In Mint Condition (McCarthy) 4.60 3.60 3.00 FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG 10. Cost is $75. For more informa- HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD 2-Cruznwithdabigdog (Morrill Jr) 5.40 4.80 UPCOMING EVENTS/OTHER District 2 Class 3A Meet at Scranton Memorial 1-Lambretta (An Napolitano) 5.80 at Boston -200/+170 Toronto Players Championship tion, call coach Chris Parker at Sunday Stadium, 3 p.m. EXACTA (4-2) $24.00 604-3690. Berwick High School Boys Bas- 50 CENT TRIFECTA (4-2-1) $114.40 at Washington -135/+115 N.Y. Rangers At TPC Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. WEDNESDAY 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $28.60 Day TBA ketball Boosters will have their 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (4-2-1-3) $628.00 Purse: $9.5 million MEETINGS annual Golf Tournament Sunday HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $31.40 at Pittsburgh -220/+180 Ottawa Yardage: 7,215; Par: 72 (4:15 p.m.) Sixth - $19,000 Pace 1:50.1 Final May 19 at the Berwick Golf Club. Berwick at Crestwood 6-Windsong Harley (Kakaley) 5.60 3.60 3.00 Tiger Woods 67-67-71-70—275 Crestwood Football Booster Club This is a 4-team scramble and the Dallas at Lake-Lehman 1-Alex Bullville (Br Simpson) 5.60 3.20 AHL PLAYOFF GLANCE Kevin Streelman 69-70-71-67—277 Wyoming Area at Tunkhannock 5-White Mountain Top (Ty Buter) 3.60 David Lingmerth 68-68-69-72—277 will meet on Wednesday, May 15, at cost is $75 per golfer or $60 per Pittston Area at Coughlin EXACTA (6-1) $27.40 All Times EDT Jeff Maggert 70-71-66-70—277 7 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza. Berwick Golf Members. Shotgun Crestwood at Berwick 50 CENT TRIFECTA (6-1-5) $125.40 (x-if necessary) Martin Laird 71-67-73-67—278 Hazleton Area at Wyoming Valley West 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $31.35 CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS Ryan Palmer 67-69-70-72—278 starts at 1 pm. Please contact HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (6-1-5-2) $721.00 BEST OF 5 Henrik Stenson 68-67-71-72—278 Hanover Area Quarterback Club Coach Bobby Calarco at 854-0196 Berwick at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $36.05 Ben Crane 69-71-72-69—281 will have a meeting Tuesday, May Northwest at Hughesville, 4 p.m. PICK 3 - 15% TAKEOUT (8-4-6) $99.20 EASTERN CONFERENCE Sergio Garcia 68-65-72-76—281 or Coach Jason Kingery at 394- HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE Scratched: Emjayem Grand A Marc Leishman 72-66-71-72—281 14, at 7 p.m. at Major League 7115 for any further questions. (All games 4:15 p.m.) Seventh - $16,000 Pace 1:50.4 Providence 3, Hershey 2 Rory McIlroy 66-72-73-70—281 Sports Bar. All parents are invited. Tunkhannock at Scranton Prep 2-C’mon Buzz Off (Jo Drury) 15.40 5.60 2.60 Friday, April 26: Hershey 5, Providence 2 Brandt Snedeker 71-69-71-70—281 District 2 Tournament, quarterfinals at higher 1-Vincent Fra (Ma Kakaley) 4.20 2.60 Sunday, April 28: Hershey 5, Providence 4, OT Lee Westwood 69-66-74-72—281 Branden’s Heart Charity Fund Saturday, May 4: Providence 5, Hershey 1 Casey Wittenberg 67-69-70-75—281 seeds 3-Spunky Monkey (Ja Morrill Jr) 2.10 Lake Lehman Booster Club will Raiser will be a one-day “every- HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS EXACTA (2-1) $66.80 Sunday, May 5: Providence 5, Hershey 4 Brendon de Jonge 72-69-70-71—282 District 2 doubles tournament, first three rounds 50 CENT TRIFECTA (2-1-3) $93.80 Wednesday, May 8: Providence 3, Hershey 2 Tim Herron 71-69-74-68—282 have its monthly meeting May 13 body-can-do-it” triathlon in Lehigh at Kirby Park, 9 a.m. 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $23.45 Syracuse 3, Portland 0 Webb Simpson 67-71-74-70—282 at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Ten Res- Gorge State Park near White HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (2-1-3-4) $547.80 Saturday, April 27: Syracuse 4, Portland 3, OT Jimmy Walker 72-71-72-67—282 District 2 Class 2A quarterfinals, doubleheaders 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $27.39 Sunday, April 28: Syracuse 4, Portland 2 Jason Day 69-75-71-68—283 taurant. Anyone can attend this Haven. Teams of 4-6 members at higher seeds starting at 5 p.m. Eighth - $19,000 Pace 1:50.3 Thursday, May 2: Syracuse 4, Portland 3, OT Luke Donald 72-69-73-69—283 meeting. will all take part in the rafting por- 8-Verdad (Ma Kakaley) 14.00 8.20 3.40 Springfield 3, Manchester 1 Zach Johnson 66-71-76-70—283 1-Mosee Terror (Ma Miller) 10.80 4.20 Saturday, April 27: Springfield 2, Manchester 1, OT Adam Scott 69-68-75-71—283 tion of the event, with one team WHAT’S ON TV 6-Kyle Major (Ja Morrill Jr) 4.40 Sunday, April 28: Springfield 3, Manchester 2, OT Roberto Castro 63-78-71-71—283 Plains Yankees Football & Cheer- Thursday, May 2: Manchester 2, Springfield 1 member running and just one EXACTA (8-1) $152.20 Hunter Mahan 67-70-71-75—283 leading Organization will hold it’s 50 CENT TRIFECTA (8-1-6) $839.00 Saturday, May 4: Springfield 4, M