CMYK Finding answers Picture yourself to carnage in pictures Norwegian terror suspect Korean War anniversary; wanted anti-Muslim crusade. Dodgeball tourney; Walkathon $ VOUCHER $ NATION & WORLD, 5A CLICK, 1C 20 FOR ONLY 10 The Times Leader300922 WILKES-BARRE, PA timesleader.com MONDAY,JULY25, 2011 50¢ SPORTS SHOWCASE Flea markets are one-stop shopping grounds offering up unique No debt items, great bargains and a day of just plain family fun deal yet for U.S. GOP, Democrats ready rival plans to reassure world financial markets. By BEN FELLER and DAVID ESPO IL BASEBALL Associated Press WASHINGTON — With bipartisan SWB YANKS 7 talks stalled, House Republicans and Sen- CHIEFS 2 ate Democrats readied rival debt-limit emergency fallback plans in hopes of reas- suring world financial markets today the NATIONAL LEAGUE U.S. government will avoid an unprecedented PHILLIES 5 default in barely a week. PADRES 3 House Speaker John Boehner summoned rank-and-file conserva- REDS 4 tive lawmakers in a Sun- BRAVES 3 day-afternoon confer- FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER ence call to be ready for Obama Fran Stavetski of On The Rise - Gifts and Novelties, brings her store items to the flea market on Sundays in the compromise that is “go- AMERICAN LEAGUE summer to sell them. ing to require some of you to make some sacrifices.” YANKEES 7 He said the new legislation, expected to be unveiled as early as this morning, A’S 5 would cut federal spending, raise the gov- ernment’s borrowing authority and be able Outdoor deals to clear both houses of Congress, accord- BLUE JAYS 3 ing to one official familiar with his remarks RANGERS 0 on the call. SARA POKORNY [email protected] and used DVDs and Officials said that plan was likely to pro- video games to collec- vide for an immediate increase in the debt CHAMP FROM If you play your cards right, you can walk away from tibles, housewares, limit of $1 trillion, while making some- DOWN UNDER produce and everything what larger cuts in federal spending. Addi- the Garden Drive-In flea market in Hunlock Creek in between. tional spending reductions and greater Cadel Evans won the Tour borrowing authority would depend on fu- de France on Sunday, be- with fresh produce, a stack of records, a light-up bar “I once found a cow coming the first Australian gravy boat,” Headley said. “It was so ture action by Congress — a two-step proc- to capture cycling’s most sign and a DVD trivia game – all for $18. weird I needed to pick it up. It was a ess that Obama has ruled out. prestigious title. The 34- dollar.” Across the Capitol, Senate Democratic year-old crossed For some, it’s a family affair. Terry the finish line Just ask Adriana Headley, 27, of outdoor flea markets are one-stop Corbin, of Plymouth, likes to take his SeeDEBT, Page 14A on the Champs- Elysees on Larksville, who frequents the out- shopping grounds for those looking 10-year-old son to the flea market. Sunday at door shopping arena on Sundays. to get a good deal or make a buck “He looks forward to coming here the end “I’m pretty good at haggling,” she selling their own odds and ends. and getting food from the concession of the said. “I actually brought the price The Garden Drive-In holds a flea stand,” Corbin said. “He picks on Teacher ratings largely down on this game. I got it for five market every Sunday in the summer fries, we walk around. And of course cere- bucks, even though the guy wanted months from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. It there’s lots of toys for him to look at monial 10. I think he just wanted to get rid spans the area that cars park in dur- and, you know, ask me for. Some- final out for first time stage. of it.” ing movie showings and plays host 1B Once the warm weather kicks in, to tables that tout items from new SeeFLEA, Page 14A Evaluations reveal that few teachers or principals are rated unsatisfactory. By MARK GUYDISH DNA sample provides closure for family [email protected] Hey kids, want to grade your teachers? INSIDE OK, it’s not likely to happen. ANEWS: Local 3A Rosalie Serafin’s blood fied in February through DNA But thanks to the federal stimulus bill, Nation & World 5A sample was matched to her matching. He was buried you and your parents can get a first-ever Obituaries 8A Thursday at Arlington Nation- glimpse into how public school teachers Editorials 13A brother’s war remains. al Cemetery, ending a 60-year are evaluated by their bosses. BSPORTS: 1B wait for the family of the Laflin According to the Pennsylvania Depart- CCLICK: 1C soldier who went missing after ment of Education website, the informa- By JERRY LYNOTT Community News 2C abattle. tion for the 2009-10 school year was com- [email protected] Birthdays 3C Serafin’s husband, Ron, piled as part of the requirements of the Television 4C PLAINS TWP. – Had Rosalie urged her to provide a sample American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Movies 4C Serafin not given a blood sam- and a military nurse came to of 2009, better known as the federal stimu- Crossword/Horoscope 5C ple, her older brother, U.S. Ar- their home in Plains Township lus. my Pfc. Peter Kubic, might still to take it to aid in the identifica- The stimulus poured billions into edu- DCLASSIFIED: 1D be listed as missing in action tion of bones handed over by cation and required efforts at reform. The Comics 16D from the Korean War. North Korea in 1993. Kubic’s PDE says the data on evaluations collected His remains were returned dog tags were among the bones PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER through a state-devised survey supported WEATHER with those of other soldiers Ron and Rosalie Serafin of Plains Township look over pho- nearly 20 years ago and identi- SeeDNA, Page 14A tographs from Rosalie’s brother Peter Kubic’s funeral. SeeRATINGS, Page 14A Matthew Nicholson Lots of clouds, afternoon storms. High 84, low 65. Details, Page 6B are millions of housewives in the state of New Jersey. But only a generally interested in how the county works, then you can attend THINGS few of them have their own TV show. One of those woman will be the public session at 6 p.m. at the county’s Emergency Manage- in our area this Thursday for a book signing. That would be Teresa ment Agency building, 185 Water St., Wilkes-Barre. Giudice from the Bravo show “The Real YOU NEED Housewives of New Jersey.” And she will be >> ROCK-SOLID CAUSE: If you like music and at the concourse outside Rustic Kitchen at supporting a good cause, then check out the Women Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs at 8:30 Who Rock VI benefit concert this Thursday at River TO KNOW p.m. to sign her new cook- Street Jazz Café in Plains Township. Proceeds from the book “FABUL- event will go to the Domestic Violence Service Center. 5 THIS WEEK ICIOUS! Teresa’s Starting at 5 p.m., you can peruse the musical stylings Italian Family of acts like Kira Lee Krakovesky, Maria DuBiel, Shannon Cookbook.” Marsyada, k8, Y. M.I, the Jeanne Zano Band, the Phyllis Hopkins Band, Kriki and Ashes for Trees. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 at the >> CURB YOUR FERN: Do you have a houseplant? Do you >> GIVE door. For info call 823-6799. feel it’s not getting enough exercise? If you answered yes to the THEM AN these questions, then you should take full advantage of “Take Your >> SET SAIL FOR THE THEATER: Ahoy, mateys. At 3 Houseplants for a Walk Day,” this Wednesday. Plant owners are EARFUL: Luzerne County is looking for p.m. on Sunday you have your last chance to see the Bloomsburg encouraged to strolls through the streets with their plants, ex- Theatre Ensemble’s swashbuckling, original pirate musical, “The changing pleasantries and pollen with other plant owners. If you some feed back on the future of Plymouth Landlubber.” It’s fun for the whole family, with a mutiny, a mystery don’t have a plant, never fear, Wednesday is also “Walk on Stilts and a bedtime teddy who perches on the captain’s shoulder where Day.” Really, it is. Township’s Moon Lake Park this Thursday. If you’d expect to see a parrot. The fun is at the Alvina Krause Theat- re in downtown Bloomsburg. Aargh! Call 784-8181 for tickets ($13 6 09815 10011 >> FEED ON THE LOVE: According to the U.S. Census, there you’ve got an opinion, an idea or a just adults; $7 kids) K PAGE 2A MONDAY, JULY25, 2011 ➛ timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com apartment building owed by POLICE BLOTTER Robert Weatherman of Ring- LIKE A REAL FIREFIGHTER town, state police said. DETAILS BLACK CREEK TWP. – A Perez was charged with woman who tried to swim to aggravated assault, simple shore from a boat around mid- assault, terroristic threats, LOTTERY night Saturday drowned in the recklessly endangering anoth- MIDDAY DRAWING Eagle Rock development, state er person, harassment and DAILY NUMBER – 0-8-7 police said. criminal mischief. He was The body of Gina Leigh arraigned and committed to BIG 4 – 6-2-1-1 Divitis, 33, a resident of Eagle the Luzerne County Correc- QUINTO - 3-1-4-2-0 Rock, was located around 1:30 tional Facility for lack of TREASURE HUNT p.m.