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low 57. Details, Page 8B
Luzerne County District At-
torney Stefanie Salavantis had
two decisions already made
for her by the U.S. Supreme
Court as the case against two
teenage boys accused with
killing three people inside a
Plymouth apartment pro-
gresses.
In a 2005 ruling, the Su-
preme Court abolishedcapital
punishment for those under
18 who are convicted of first-
degree murder and, just last
week the highest court struck
down sentencing laws that
mandated life in prison for ju-
veniles con-
victed of
murder.
Sawud
Davis, 16,
and his half
brother,
Shawn Ha-
milton, 18,
bothfromPhiladelphia andre-
cently residing at rear 178 E.
Ridge St., Nanticoke, were
charged in the shooting
deaths of Lisa Abaunza, 15, of
Duryea, Nicholas Maldonado,
17, and Bradley Swartwood,
21, Plymouth, inside an apart-
ment at 401 First St. on Satur-
day.
Autopsies show the three
were shot multiple times.
State police at Wyoming
and Plymouth police allege
Davis pulled out a .40-caliber
pistol andopenedfire duringa
drug exchange of marijuana
and heroin, according to ar-
rest records.
Davis and Hamilton were
charged with open counts of
criminal homicide, including
criminal attempt to commit
homicide in the shooting of
Maldonados brother, Danny,
19.
Danny Maldonado remains
in critical condition at Geisin-
ger Wyoming Valley Medical
Center.
It is way too early in the in-
vestigation to say howwe will
proceed, Salavantis said
Tuesday.
Prosecutors are required by
state law to file on or before
the formal arraignment their
intentions to seek the death
penalty, including the filing of
aggravating circumstances.
There are 18 aggravating
circumstances in Pennsylva-
nia for prosecutors to seek the
death penalty if there is a con-
viction of first-degree murder.
Two involve murders dur-
ing the sale or delivery of any
controlled substance.
Prosecutors must pass their
Alleged shooter wont face death
Penalty not an option in case
By EDWARD LEWIS
elewis@timesleader.com
Davis
Daniel Maldonado, 19, is recovering in
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. His
mother, Susana Handelong, said he had
another surgery Monday and is doing better,
but still faces a long road to recovery.
A candlelight vigil will be held tonight
from7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 401 First St.,
Plymouth, for the victims of the shooting.
Handelong said Ashley Bryant, Danny
Maldonados fiance, will have a collection
basket for donations to help pay for the
burial costs of Nicholas Maldonado, Dan-
nys 17-year-old brother.
The funeral of Lisa Anne Maree Abaunza,
15, of Duryea, will be held Thursday at 10 a.m.
fromthe Kiesinger Funeral Home, 255
McAlpine St., Duryea. Friends may call today
from4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
No arrangements have been announced
for Bradley Swartwood, 21, Plymouth.
VICTIM UPDATES
See SHOOTING, Page 10A
GOING NUTS OVER MR. PEANUT
AIMEE DILGER PHOTOS/THE TIMES LEADER
ABOVE: Frank Long takes a photo of Sydney
Rusnock, 10, and Ryan Rusnock, 4, in front of the
Planters Peanut Nutmobile outside of Genettis
on Tuesday.
LEFT: Old cans of peanuts available at the swap
meet at the 33rd annual Peanut Pals National
Convention. The gathering brought members
together to swap Mr. Peanut memorabilia and
stories about their passion. Despite Planters
Peanuts and Chocolate Co. originating in Wilkes-
Barre, this was the first Peanut Pals National
Convention to take place in its hometown. For
story, see Page 10A
WEST PITTSTON Borough
council on Tuesday updated resi-
dents on progress in coming into
compliance with the National
Flood Insurance Program.
And then council members lis-
tened as some residents blasted
them, the borough code enforce-
ment officer and the Federal
Emergency Management Agen-
cy for failing to do enough to in-
form them of FEMA require-
ments and enforce those require-
ments in a timely manner after
the September flooding ravaged
the town.
BoroughManager Savino Ben-
ita read a letter borough officials
received from Federal Emergen-
cy Management Agency Region-
al Administrator MaryAnn Tier-
ney spelling out FEMAs con-
cerns with the boroughs flood
plain management program and
the steps necessary by Oct. 1 to
avoid being placed on probation.
W. Pittston
residents
express
frustration
Council gets the brunt of
anger about flood insurance
compliance issues.
By STEVE MOCARSKY
smocarsky@timesleader.com
See W. PITTSTON, Page 10A
Luzerne County Council
members tentatively agreed to
expand the countys nepotism
definition of domestic partners
to include the opposite sex but
decided more analysis is needed
before benefits could be offered
to these partners.
The countys new administra-
tive code defines domestic part-
ners as two same-gendered
adults in a committed, exclu-
sive, lifetime relationship who
share at least one residence and
the common necessities of life.
The code, which will soon
take effect, also requires em-
ployees to file an affidavit dis-
closing these relationships.
A citizen recently filed a com-
plaint with the ethics commis-
sion, saying the code discrimi-
nates by failingtoalsorecognize
or require affidavits for hetero-
sexual partners who live togeth-
er.
During Tuesdays work ses-
sion, Councilwoman Linda
McClosky Houck proposed de-
fining a domestic partnership as
two people over 18 who are in a
stable, committed relationship
and not married or related by
blood. Evidence of a stable rela-
tionship would include financial
interdependence for at least a
year and/or sharing at least one
residence, her definition says.
The county solicitors office
tentatively cleared the defini-
tion, which would remove the
gender reference and affidavit
requirement, she said.
A majority of council indicat-
ed support for approving her
version at a future meeting.
Councilwoman Elaine Mad-
don Curry asked her colleagues
toconsider offeringhealthbene-
fits to domestic partners, saying
government should treat em-
ployees equally.
The state, many Fortune 500
companies and several counties
offer benefits to domestic part-
LUZERNE COUNTY COUNCIL
Defining domestic partners
By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES
jandes@timesleader.com
Luzerne County Council will hold
a public meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday in the countys Emergen-
cy Management Agency building,
Water Street, Wilkes-Barre.
I F YO U G O
See COUNTY, Page 7A
TOLEDO, Ohio Karl Kissner
picked up a soot-covered card-
board box that had been under a
wooden dollhouse in his grandfa-
thersattic. Takingalookinside, he
saw baseball cards bundled in
twine. They were smaller than the
ones he was used to seeing.
But some of the names were fa-
miliar: Hall of Famers Ty Cobb, Cy
Young and Honus Wagner.
Thenheput theboxonadresser
and went back to digging through
the attic.
It wasnt until two weeks later
that he learned that his family had
come across what experts say is
one of the biggest, most exciting
finds in the history of sports card
collecting, a discovery probably
worth millions.
Thecards arefromanextremely
rareseries issuedaround1910. The
fewknowntoexist areinso-socon-
dition at best, with faded images
andwornedges. But theones from
the attic in the Ohio town of De-
fiance are nearly pristine, untou-
ched for more than a century. The
colorsarevibrant, theborderscrisp
and white.
ItslikefindingtheMonaLisain
the attic Kissner said.
Sports cardexperts whoauthen-
ticatedthefindsaytheymaynever
see something this impressive
again.
Every future find will ultimate-
lybecomparedtothis,saidJoeOr-
lando, president of Professional
Honus, Cy and The Peach?
Were talkin millions
By JOHN SEEWER
Associated Press
See CARDS, Page 4A
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Baltrusaitis, Susan
Briggs, David
Chevitsky, John Jr.
Christian, Helen
Sanders
Dixon, Elna
Fisk, Arthur
Gildea, Edward
Glaser, George
Lubinski, Josephine
Meck, Beverly
Mikolaitis, Maryann
Miskiel, Regina
Orloski, Wanda
Price, Thomas
Rinaldi, John
Rupchis, Mary
Shanley, Patricia
Simon, Susan
Sorber, Eleanor
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Thompson, Irvin Jr.
Thrash, Mary
Yankosky, Lawrence
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T
heodore Ted Swoboda passed
away on Monday July 9, 2012, in
the Hospice, Guardian Elder Care
Center, Nanticoke, after a length ill-
ness.
He was born on September 4,
1925 in Nutley, N.J., and at an early
age, his family moved to the Wilkes-
Barre area.
He attended Wilkes-Barre
schools and graduated from G.A.R.
High School in 1943.
Upon graduation, he enlisted in
the U.S. Army and did his basic
training at Fort Dix, N.J. He was lat-
er transferred to the Pacific Theater
with the Army Air Corps as a medic
and was involved in action at Okina-
wa, The Philippines, and post-war
Japan. He received the American
CampaignMedal, EAMECampaign
Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and
the World War II Victory Medal. He
was honorably discharged on April
28, 1946 at the rank of Sergeant.
After returning home, he attend-
ed Wilkes College, and began his ca-
reer at the Veterans Administration
where he worded for 35 years as a
budget analyst.
On August 30, 1947, he married
the former Victoria Niezgoda of
Lehman Township, and as of this
August, they would have celebrated
their 65th wedding anniversary.
He was a member of St. Robert
Bellarmine Parish.
He enjoyed life, especially seeing
his two grandchildren, Jason and
Jessica growing up. He was most
happy and proud of his great-grand-
son, Chase.
He loved crossword puzzles,
reading, watching figure skating,
andWyomingSeminary FieldHock-
ey.
He was preceded in death by in-
fant twin daughters, Mary and Ann;
his parents, JosephandMary; broth-
ers, Anton, Joseph, and Lt. Colonel
Robert USAF.
He is survived by his wife, Victo-
ria, Wilkes-Barre; son, Richard and
his wife, Catherine, Hanover Town-
ship; grandson, Jason, Kingston;
granddaughter, Jessica, Hanover
Township; great-grandson, Chase,
Kingston; sister, Mary Picciano,
Denville, N.J.; brother, Edward,
Wilkes-Barre; and various nieces
and nephews.
A funeral will be held Friday
at 9:30 a.m. from the Mamary
Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Par-
rish St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass
of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St.
Aloysius Church, Wilkes-Barre. In-
terment will be in St. Marys Ceme-
tery, Hanover Township. Friends
may call Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Theodore Swoboda
July 9, 2012
P
atricia Gurka Shanley, 49, of
Boothwyn, Pa., passedaway Sat-
urday, July 7, 2012, at home.
Born March 28, 1963 in Wilkes-
Barre, she was a daughter of John
and Liz Ginda Gurka of Wilkes-
Barre.
Patty, as she was affectionately
known by family and friends, gradu-
ated from Coughlin High School,
class of 1981, andcontinuedher edu-
cation at Penn State University,
graduating in 1985.
She was employed at CIGNA in
the Human Resources Department,
Unisys, Brass Ring and Kenexa as a
resume tracking software imple-
menter.
A fervent lover of animals, she
was a volunteer at Forgotten Cats,
Delaware, Pa.
Her interest in life included mu-
sic and sports, in addition to her
many cats (Trixie, Milo and Archie-
toes).
Patty was preceded in death by
her sister, Lisa Marie Liparula.
Surviving, in addition, to her par-
ents, are her devoted husband,
Chris; brother-in-law, Richard Li-
parula; longtime friends, Toni and
Mike Bercein.
Funeral services will be held at
9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Yeo-
sock Funeral Home, 40 S Main St,
Plains Township, with the Rev. Da-
vid Shewczyk officiating. Interment
will be in Fern Knoll Burial Park,
Dallas. Friends may call Friday 5 to
8 p.m. Parastas Service will be at
7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial con-
tributions may be made to Holy
Trinity Roman Orthodox Church,
the Forgotten Cats of Delaware, or
to the charity of the donors choice.
Patricia Shanley
July 7, 2012
M
r. John J. Chevitsky Jr., of
Wilkes-Barre, passed away
Monday, July 9, 2012, at Aria House
Medical Center, Levittown, Pa.
Born January 24, 1933, he was a
son of the late John J. and Steffie
Czock Chevitsky Sr.
John was a 1951 graduate of
Wilkes-Barre Township High
School and served in the U.S. Navy.
He worked for many years at Cor-
nell Iron, Mountain Top; R.A.F. In-
dustries, Mountain Top; and Inter-
metro, Wilkes-Barre.
After retiring, he was employed
as a greeter at Walmart, Wilkes-
Barre Township, until falling ill.
He was a member of Our Lady of
Hope Parish, Wilkes-Barre, and
played accordion in his polka band,
Johnny Joseph Band, for many
years.
He was preceded in death by his
brother, Edward.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years,
the former Mary Ann Maslowski;
son, John Joseph Chevitsky III, of
Wilkes-Barre; and sister, Marie Wil-
liams of Scranton.
Funeral services will be held
Friday at 9 a.m. from the
Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N.
Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with a
Mass of ChristianBurial at 9:30a.m.
in Our Lady of Hope Parish, Park
Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. The Rev.
Theodore L. Obaza will be cele-
brant. Interment will be in Holy
Trinity Cemetery, Bear Creek. Fam-
ily and friends may call Thursday
from 6 to 9 p.m.
John J. Chevitsky Jr.
July 9, 2012
S
usan Ann Simon, 53, of Plains
Township, entered into Eternal
Light on Monday, July 9, 2012, in
the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Her husband, of 23 years, is Ge-
orge John Simon of Plains Town-
ship.
She was born April 28, 1959 in
Wilkes-Barre. She was a daughter of
the late Leonard Green and June
Fay Connor Green.
Susan was a loving wife, mother
and devoted grandmother.
She was also preceded in death
by her son, WilliamDelong; and her
brother, Leonard Green.
Surviving, in addition to her hus-
band George, are her sons, James
Delong, Michael Simon, Matthew
Delong, George Delong; her daugh-
ter, Desiree Delong Smith; her
grandchildren, Michael, Akira, An-
thony, Adriana Sue, Dale, George,
June, Cody; her brothers, Robert,
David, William, James and Harold.
There are no calling hours. Pri-
vate funeral services will be held at
the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts
may be made to George J. Simon
and sent to the Simon S. Russin Fu-
neral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains
Township, PA. 18705.
Susan A. Simon
July 9, 2012
Arthur R.
Fisk, 69, a resi-
dent of Wilkes-
Barre, died Sat-
urday, July 7,
2012, at his
home sur-
rounded by his
loving family.
Mr. Fisk was
born in Kingston, son of the late
Russell and Margaret Fortuna Fisk,
and attended West Wyoming High
School.
He served as an Airman 2nd
Class with the 1605th Material
Squadron, U.S. Air Force, Amarillo,
Texas, during the Vietnam War.
Following his military service, he
hadbeenemployedby the Eberhard
Faber Co., Mountain Top, for sever-
al years and prior to his retirement
in 2005, he had been a group leader
with Intermetro Industries, Wilkes-
Barre, for 33 years.
He was a member of Kingdom
Hall, Jehovahs Witnesses, Wilkes-
Barre, andhadservedas anelder for
some time.
He and his wife, the former Carol
Gibbons, wouldhave observedtheir
51st wedding anniversary later this
year.
In addition to his parents, Mr.
Fisk was preceded in death by his
sister, Alice Monte and his son, Ar-
thur Fisk.
Surviving, in addition to his wife,
are his children, David Fisk and his
wife, Desiree, Wilkes-Barre, Chris-
topher Fisk and his wife, Kimber-
lee, Dupont, Mrs. Jennifer Cicierski
and her husband, Marc, Plains
Township, Jessica Fisk, Mrs. Katri-
na Collum and her husband, Ed-
ward, and daughter-in-law, Mary Jo
Fisk, all of Wilkes-Barre; 12 grand-
children; and one great-grand-
daughter.
There will be no calling
hours. A memorial service
will be held Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at
Kingdom Hall, Jehovahs Witness-
es, Mayock Street, Wilkes-Barre,
with Elder John Danko officiating.
The family requests that flowers
be omitted and that donations in
Mr. Fisks memory be made toKing-
dom Hall, Jehovahs Witnesses,
Mayock Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
18705. Arrangements have been en-
trusted to the H. Merritt Hughes
Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule
Funeral Home, 451 N. Main St.,
Wilkes-Barre.
Arthur R. Fisk
July 7, 2012
David Wayne
Briggs, 64, of
Wilkes-Barre
went home to
be with the
Lord on Mon-
day, July 9,
2012, in Gaur-
dian Elder Care
Nanticoke.
He was born December 6, 1947 in
Nanticoke, son of the late Irving
Briggs and Ruth Williams Briggs.
David was a member of the Point
Pleasant Orchestra at the Assembly
of God, also played the tambourine
at the Larksville Mountain Full Gos-
pel Church and the Berean Light-
house in Nanticoke, where he was a
member.
He worked in Mental H&R in
Wilkes-Barre.
David was preceded in death by
his brother, Irving Jr.
He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Ruth Briggs, Wilkes-Barre;
brothers, Williamand his wife, Flos-
sie, Akron Pa., the Rev. Ronald
Briggs and his wife, Doris, Harris-
burg, Robin Briggs and his wife, Ju-
lie, KittyHawk, N.C.; sister, theRev.
Sylvia Thomas and her husband,
the Rev. Daniel Thomas, of Wilkes-
Barre; several nieces and nephews;
seven great-nephews; and one
great-niece.
Thank You to emergency room
staff of General Hospital, The
Kindred Hospital, Nanticoke Spe-
cial Care, and especially Guardian
Elder Care, which was Davids
Home for the last year.
Afuneral servicewill be heldon
Friday at 11 a.m. from the Berean
Lighthouse, 2 W. Green St., Nanti-
coke, with the Rev. Ronald Briggs,
the Rev. Sylvia Thomas andthe Rev.
Daniel Thomas, officiating. Inter-
ment will be in Edge Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call Williams-Hagen
Funeral Home Inc., 114 W. Main St.,
Plymouth, Thursday from 5 to 7
p.m. andthe BereanLighthouse Fri-
day from 10 a.m. until time of ser-
vice.
David W. Briggs
July 9, 2012
E
dward C. Gildea, 83, of King-
ston, passed away on Monday,
July 9, 2012, in the Meadows Nurs-
ing and Rehabilitation Center, Dal-
las.
He was born March 3, 1929 in
Kingston. A lifelong resident of
Kingston, he was a son of the late
Hugh A. Gildea and Elizabeth C.
Dress Gildea.
He was educated in the Kingston
public school system.
Prior to his retirement, Edward
was a sanitary engineer for the
Kingston Borough. He was an avid
walker on the streets of Kingston.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his brothers,
Francis and Robert.
Surviving are his sister-in-law, Ei-
leen Gildea; several nieces and ne-
phews of the Gildea family, John,
Frank, Pat, Maureen, Kevin, Beth
and Tom.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Ed-
wards and Russin Funeral Home,
717 Main St., Edwardsville. Inter-
ment will be inSt. Marys Cemetery,
Hanover Township. Family and
friends may call Thursday from 9
a.m. until service time.
Memorial gifts, if desired, may be
made to the Meadows Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, 55 W. Center
Hill Road, Dallas, PA. 18612.
Edward C. Gildea
July 9, 2012
G
eorge J. Glaser, 83, of Wilkes-
Barre, passed away on Monday,
July 9, 2012, at the Wilkes-Barre
General Hospital.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre on
May 28, 1929, a son of the late Ge-
orge B. and Martha Gerber Glaser.
George was self-employed for
many years as a painter.
He attended St. Boniface Church
and its parochial school.
George was also an avid bowler.
He was preceded in death by his
brothers, Gerald and Louis Glaser.
Surviving are his wife of 61years,
Leona C. Povailitis Glaser; sons, Ri-
chard Glaser, Wapwallopen, Robert
Glaser, Kingston, Ronald Glaser,
Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Christine
Bower, Dorrance Township; 13
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchil-
dren; sisters, Marie Rehn, Hanover
Township, Dolores Houghton, Ne-
vada, and Martha Iwata, Nevada.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday morning at 11 a.m. from the
Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89
Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with the
Rev. Rev. Hanna Karam, officiating.
Interment will be held in St. Marys
Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call on Thursday from
6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. On-
line condolences may be sent by vis-
iting Georges obituary at www.na-
tandgawlasfuneralhome.com.
George J. Glaser
July 9, 2012
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WEST WYOMING A public
hearing regarding UGIs permit
application to the state Depart-
ment of Environmental Protec-
tion for a proposed gas compres-
sor station will be held sometime
in September, council President
Eileen Cipriani said during Mon-
days council meeting.
One resident voiced concerns
that the project to build the sta-
tion off Eighth Street, near the
Kingston Township and borough
border, had already begun. Ci-
priani informed the resident that
multiple natural gas-related pro-
jects are under way in the area;
however, UGI hadnt received ap-
proval to begin.
If DEP grants UGIs permit re-
quest, the county must still give
zoning approval for the project.
Cipriani said council will keep
the public updated on the status
of the proposed project and the
exact date of the hearing, when it
becomes available.
Borough Code Enforcement
Officer Tom Roccograndi updat-
ed residents on the status of an
abandoned, nuisance propertylo-
cated at 300 Washington Ave.
Roccograndi said since hes been
unable to contact the owner, who
lives out of state, the boroughs
street department will maintain
the grass and place a lien on the
property for the charges in-
curred.
In other business, council an-
nounced that an ad for the sale of
a borough-owned lot on the cor-
ner of West Eighth Street and
Shoemaker Avenue was to begin
running in Tuesdays paper. Bid
packs for the lot, which is just un-
der an acre, are available at the
borough hall.
Council also announced that
the West Wyoming Hose Compa-
ny No.1 will host a Community
Day on July 28 for residents of
West Wyoming and surrounding
communities. The event will fea-
ture safety activities, demonstra-
tions of fire equipment, childrens
fingerprinting, and more.
Compressor
hearing set
for September
By CAMILLE FIOTI
Times Leader Correspondent
ASHLEY A number of con-
cerned residents came out to the
boroughs regular council session
on Tuesday to voice concerns
over possible personnel changes
at the police department.
BoroughSolicitor Michael Vin-
sko said council would not be
making any immediate person-
nel changes to the police depart-
ment as had been rumored.
The personnel changes were
suggested by the boroughs finan-
cial advisers as a cost-saving mea-
sure in the wake of Ashleys re-
cent budgetary woes. The advis-
ers suggested changes included
eliminating all full-time police of-
ficers and contracting police ser-
vices from another community.
We dont generally comment
on personnel matters, said Vin-
sko. But council felt it appropri-
ate to address this issue publicly
to quell any rumors.
Vinsko went on to say that no
changes wouldbemadetothepo-
lice department until further re-
view and consultation between
borough official and the police
department employees.
In other business, council vot-
ed unanimously to adopt an ordi-
nance establishing a policy that
motorists in the borough comply
with all state and municipal vehi-
cle restraint laws.
Council announced at a previ-
ous meeting that the police de-
partment would be conducting
periodic seat belt safety checks in
the future.
Ashely quells
rumors of
police changes
By STEVEN FONDO
Times Leader Correspondent
C M Y K
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LOCAL
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TUNKHANNOCK
Canoe/kayak race set
T
he Kiwanis Club of Tunkhan-
nock, North Branch Land Trust
and Endless Mountain Outfitters are
sponsoring the 49th annual Endless
Mountains Canoe/Kayak Race at of
noon on July 28.
The 12-mile race course is from the
bridge in Mehoopany to just above
the bridge in Tunkhannock. There
will be several divisions within class-
es for both kayaks and canoes, and a
recreation class for people who dont
compete and just want to have fun
and enjoy the river.
The entry fee is $12 per pre-regis-
tered participant or $15 per participa-
nt the day of the race. Registration is
allowed on race day from10-11 a.m.
at the start site. Register by mail to
the Kiwanis Club of Tunkhannock,
P.O. Box 419, Tunkhannock, online
with Endless Mountain Outfitters at
www.emo444.com or by calling
North Branch Land Trust at 696-
5545.
for more information contact the
Kiwanis folks, Tom Tesluk at 241-
2609 or Gene Truax at 836-3618;
David Buck at Endless Mountain
Outfitters at 746-9140 or Barb Roma-
nansky at North Branch Land Trust
at 696-5545.
PLYMOUTH
Hose co. to sell tickets
Members of Good Will Hose Co
No. 2 will be going door to door
selling $1 tickets today, Thursday
and Friday for their upcoming bazaar
that will be held on fire station
grounds Aug 2, 3 and 4.
Fire Chief Jason Ravert Sr. said the
tickets will be redeemable for $1 food
and game tickets when brought to
the bazaar, which will take place at
the rear of the fire station at 451
West Main St. In addition, those
buying tickets will be entered into a
giveaway for a chance to win one of
seven cash prizes.
Ravert said the presale of tickets
gives the fire company some ad-
vanced money to pay for some ex-
penses related to the bazaar, which
he noted is the companys largest
fundraiser of the year. Call 779-9778
for more details.
PITTSTON TWP.
Wanted: Police chief, ASAP
The Pittston Township Board of
Supervisors are looking to hire a new
police chief, and soon. Interested
applicants have one week to apply
for the post, starting today. The
deadline is July 18 at 10 a.m.
Township Manager John Bonita
said the position has been vacant
since former chief Steve Rinaldi
retired two years ago, after 42 years
with the department. Rinaldi is now
a Township Supervisor.
The department currently has one
officer working full time and another
full-time officer out on disability, in
addition to nine part-time officers. A
third full-time officer recently retired
on disability, Bonita said.
Asked about the week-long appli-
cation window, Bonita said the town-
ship feels its enough time.
The township is seeking applicants
with 10 years experience in law en-
forcement, supervision and adminis-
tration. Job responsibilities and re-
quirements are available at the
Township Municipal Building be-
tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., according
to a classified advertisement an-
nouncing the opening published
Tuesday.
WILKES-BARRE
Merry (early) Christmas
Boscovs and Catholic Social Ser-
vices of Lackawanna and Luzerne
counties are celebrating Christmas a
little early this year.
A Christmas tree will be at Bos-
covs courtesy desk on the second
level. Shoppers can pick an ornament
and help support a person in need
from the community by purchasing
the item listed and dropping it off at
the courtesy desk July 16 through
July 31.
Boscov shoppers can also buy a
pin-up at any register for $1 to help
support Catholic Social Services.
Every dollar goes directly to the
organization. Pin-ups will be on sale
from July 16 through July 31.
Boscovs will also hold a food drive
for the Saint Francis of Assisi Kitch-
en. The kitchen is in need of canned
tuna, fruit and canned vegetables.
Donations to the kitchen have been
down recently, and organizers are
asking the community for help.
Canned goods can be dropped off at
Boscovs courtesy desk from July 16
through July 31.
N E W S I N B R I E F
WILKES-BARRE City Council
members say none of the nearly
18,000 missing gallons of city gaso-
line and diesel fuel was pumped into
their vehicles at least not for their
personal use.
Two council members both for-
mer city police chiefs say they filled
their cruisers at the Department of
Public Works garage and one former
councilman, Tony Thomas Jr., said
he put gas in his vehicle when he trav-
eled to Harrisburg on city business.
Bill Barrett and Tony George, the
former chiefs, said they went to the
city pumps only to put gas in their
police cruisers.
Barrett and George said they never
put city gas in their personal vehi-
cles.
So have I ever filled up at those
pumps, the answer is yes, Barrett
said. But only in a city vehicle.
George said the same.
When I was chief of police, I went
there to put gas in the cruiser. Ive
never used it for my personal vehi-
cle.
Thomas said he would use the
citys fuel when he was traveling to
Harrisburg on city business, instead
of submitting mileage reports.
That was at least three or four
years ago, Thomas said.
I think it ended up costing more
when we submitted mileage reports
than if we used the gas.
The strongest denial of any inferen-
ce council members may have re-
ceived free gas from the city came
from former councilwoman and cur-
rent city Controller Kathy Kane.
Absolutely, unequivocally not,
Kane responded when asked if she ev-
er filled her personal vehicle with
city gas. Im insulted that anybody
would think I would.
The city has come under fire after a
Times Leader investigative report re-
vealed nearly 18,000 gallons of gaso-
line and diesel fuel are unaccounted
for, according to logs kept at the pub-
lic works garage.
Council Chairman Mike Merritt
and council members George Brown
and Maureen Lavelle said they have
never used city gas in their vehicles.
Have I? No, no sir, Merritt said.
Council needs to get it straightened
out and put some system of measure-
ments in there.
Brown said he wasnt even aware
where the city gas pumps were locat-
ed.
Its disappointing when you see
these things are happening, Brown
said. I thought everything was docu-
mented. I didnt know anything about
this until it came out in the media.
Im sure methods will be put in
place to stop this from continuing.
Former councilman and now Dis-
trict Justice Rick Cronauer said he
wasnt embarrassed to answer the
question.
Nope, never, he said when asked
if he ever used city gas.
The Times Leader revealed the un-
accounted for gas in an exclusive re-
port that ran last week.
Lost fuel not in our tanks, council says
For city business only, they claim
By BILL OBOYLE
boboyle@timesleader.com
WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania
AmericanWater will spend$700,000 up-
grading more than 4,000 feet of water
mainalongseveral citystreets andanad-
ditional 2,600feet of line inWilkes-Barre
Township. The project starts later this
monthandmost of theworkwill wrapup
in August with finishing touches done in
the fall.
Some of the 6-inch cast iron water
mains that will be replaced date back to
1889. Theyll be replaced with 8-inch
ductile iron pipe.
The streets slated for the improve-
ments include Miller, Grant, Lehigh,
Larch, York and Washington in Wilkes-
Barre and Nicholson in Wilkes-Barre
Township.
Eachyear, we take a look at the distri-
bution system and determine areas
where there may be a history of main
breaks or leaks and well focus on those
areas for improvement, said Susan
Turcmanovich, a water company spo-
keswoman.
The project will improve reliability for
customers, reduce service disruptions
and increase water flows for firefighting,
the company said. Crews will work
weekdays between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
These projects come on the heels of
Pennsylvania American Waters replace-
ment of more than 6,000 feet of pipe
along River Street in Wilkes-Barre. That
project, which began in late March, in-
volves installing 16-inch pipe between
Jackson and Academy streets. Pipe in-
stallation is nearly finished, with final
service connections to be completed by
mid-August. The company plans tocom-
plete the River Street project, including
final restoration, by October.
During construction, customers
might experience temporary service in-
terruptions, discolored water and/or
lower than normal water pressure. For
more information, contact Pennsylvania
American Waters customer service cen-
ter at 1-800-565-7292.
Water co.
to upgrade
area lines
Certain streets in Wilkes-Barre and
Wilkes-Barre Twp. slated for work.
By ANDREWM. SEDER
aseder@timesleader.com
WILKES-BARRE A Nanti-
coke man charged with at-
tempting to rob a convenience
store and whose attempt was
foiled by a clerk who chased
him with a knife pleaded
guilty Tuesday.
Daniel Joseph Olshefski, 24,
of Burnett Street, entered the
pleabeforeJudgeFredPieranto-
ni to a charge of criminal at-
tempt to commit robbery and
unrelated charges of criminal
trespassing and theft.
Pierantoni said Olshefski,
who was represented by attor-
ney Thomas Cometa, will be
sentenced on Aug. 30.
According to court papers, on
Nov. 21 Nanticoke police were
called to the Cocoa Hut located
onMiddle Roadfor the report of
a robbery.
When police arrived, store
employees said a man had en-
tered the store wearing a black
or dark green hooded jacket,
darkpants, blacksneakers anda
mask over his face withthe eyes
and mouth cut out and had on
black gloves.
A clerk said that the man, lat-
er identified as Olshefski, de-
manded money at least three
times, and that the clerk told
him he wasnt getting any mon-
ey.
The clerk grabbed a knife and
began to chase Olshefski out of
the store into nearby woods.
When interviewed by police,
Olshefski said he tried to rob
the store to get money to sup-
port his drug addiction.
In the burglary incident, po-
lice said Cynthia Lynn Eckhart
reported to police on Jan. 3 that
someone entered her home and
stole a gold bracelet.
Eckhart told police she had
several people at her home over
the holidays, including Olshef-
ski, who she said burglarized
her home in the past to support
a heroin habit.
Eckhart saidshe didnt report
the theft because Olshefski
went to a rehabilitation center
to detoxify, according to the
criminal complaint.
Police said they located Eck-
harts pawnedbracelet, andthat
they spoke to Olshefski about
the incident.
Olshefski allegedly told po-
lice he did take the bracelet so
that he could sell it to buy
drugs, accordingtothe criminal
complaint.
County Senior Judge Hugh
Mundy on Tuesday released Ol-
shefski from the county prison
on parole stemming froma sim-
ple assault charge.
Olshefski originally was sen-
tenced to one year probation in
the case, inwhichhis mother re-
ported to Newport Township
police in January 2011 that Ol-
shefski assaulted her. He violat-
ed the terms of his probation
when he burglarized Eckharts
home andfailedto followcondi-
tions, according to court pa-
pers.
Olshefski was resentenced in
February to six to 12 months in
county prison.
Failed convenience store robber pleads guilty to 2 crimes
By SHEENA DELAZIO
sdelazio@timesleader.com
HANOVER TWP. Standing in
his South Main Street homes drive-
way as cars and trucks zipped past
at well over the posted 25 mile per
hour speed limit, Don Casterline
was a man with a plan to control
speeding and prevent future acci-
dents. He will present that plan to
two Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation officials today
when they visit his Lower Askam
house.
For 45 years Casterline has
watched traffic volume, the size of
vehicles using South Main Street
and the speeds all increase. But the
narrow two-lane thoroughfare has
remained the same.
This road is a horse and buggy
road, its not meant for 50 mile per
hour traffic, said Casterline, who
moved there in 1967 and has
watched the house across the street
be hit by a speeding vehicle and oth-
ers go up for sale without any takers
even at rock bottom pricing.
Youd have to be nuts to move
onto the stretch of roadway be-
tween state Route 29 and Prospect
Street in Nanticoke, he said. At
some points theres no sidewalks,
Resident hopes to control speeding
AIMEE DILGER PHOTOS/THE TIMES LEADER
Don Casterline shows a reporter documentation of traffic problems along Middle Road. Hes scheduled to have
a meeting with members of PennDOT to discuss the road, which passes in front of his home in Lower Askam.
Man has traffic plan
Traffic on Middle Road. Resident
Don Casterline is scheduled to
have a meeting with members of
PennDOT to discuss speeding on
the road.
PennDOT is asking Pennsylvania motor-
ists to help the department monitor its
highway safety efforts by sharing their
opinions on traffic safety enforcement
and driving behaviors through an online
survey available through July 27 at
www.JustDrivePA.com.
The 22-question survey focuses on
highway safety issues, including seat
belts, impaired driving, speeding, mo-
torcycles and distracted driving. People
completing the survey may remain
anonymous, but are asked to provide
their gender, age and ZIP code.
ONLINE SURVEY
By ANDREWM. SEDER
aseder@timesleader.com
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ners, she said.
"Werenot at theforefront here,"
Maddon Curry said.
Councilman Stephen A. Urban
said he opposes the additional
benefits because the county is in a
financial crisis and the partners
dont fall under the traditional or
state definition of marriage.
"I think enough is enough with
the spending," Urban said.
Councilman Stephen J. Urban
said nontraditional relationships
could include multiple domestic
partners of one employee.
Council Chairman Jim Bobeck
said the definition makes it clear a
partnership is between only two
people. Benefitsfor domesticpart-
ners will attract professionals and
show the county is progressive,
Bobeck said.
Councilman Eugene Kelleher
said he wants to knowthe project-
edcosts before making a decision.
CouncilmanHarryHaas saidhe
understands the equality argu-
ment but doesnt believe tax-
payers should be forced to fund
something they disagree with.
County Manager Robert Law-
tonsaidthechangewouldnegativ-
ely impact the employee pension
fund because domestic partners
would be entitled to survivor ben-
efits.
"Were all focusing on health
care, but thereareother aspects to
this that really need to be flushed
out," Lawton said.
Kingston resident Brian Shiner
told council the countys home
rule charter and new personnel
code guarantee equality, which
means domestic partners
shouldnt be excluded.
"We have a new government
here. We need to drop the homo-
phobic attitudes, he said. We
need to join other counties in the
state."
County resident Casey Evans
said county officials shouldnt rec-
ognize domestic partners for nep-
otism purposes but reject health
care coverage.
He said he is in a same-sex rela-
tionshipthat will leadtomarriage,
and prospective employers often
prefer to locate in inclusionary ar-
eas.
"We can show everyone Lu-
zerne County is the inclusive, wel-
coming place," Evans said.
Kingston resident Therman
Guamp said the county cant af-
ford to offer health care coverage
to additional dependents. He sup-
ports Councilman Rick Williams
suggestion to switch to a different
healthcare approachinwhichem-
ployees are covered but required
to pay the cost of dependent cov-
erage.
Williams said the health care is-
suecouldberesolvedbyestablish-
ing a "cafeteria" health plan that
covers employees and allows
them to pay higher, uniform
amounts to cover dependents,
which could include domestic
partners.
Williams also proposed council
set other workforce goals for the
administration, including switch-
ing all employees to a 40-hour
work week and equalizing the pay
for all employees in the same job
title, regardless of the depart-
ment.
Council may establish a sub-
committee to formulate recom-
mended workforce standards.
Inother business, council voted
tohireBrittanyBurgessasthenew
council clerk. She will be paid
$40,000 and wont be eligible for
overtime.
Bobeck said Burgess is a Lacka-
wannaCountynativerelocatingto
the area from Virginia Beach. He
said she has "extensive experi-
ence" in local government.
COUNTY
Continued from Page 1A
Luzerne County Prothono-
tary Carolee Medico Olengin-
ski sent countyManager Robert
Lawtonanemail Tuesday about
his unwarranted negative atti-
tude and copied county coun-
cil members.
Accordingtothe memo, Law-
ton visited the prothonotarys
office at 9:35 a.m. Friday, when
Medico Olenginski was attend-
ingchurchservices andher dep-
uty, Art Bobbouine, was on va-
cation.
As you were leaving the of-
fice several of my employees
and customers heard you mum-
bletoyourself ina negativetone
but loud enough for them to
hear, Im glad to see the office
runs on its own, she wrote.
She told Lawton it was trou-
bling he would disrespect my
officeandmeinsuchamanner.
Medico Olenginski said the
office doesnt run on its own.
Her employees are profession-
ally trained, and she has imple-
mented policies for peak per-
formance 100 percent of the
time, she wrote.
It is disappointing that
(without any merit) you have
repeatedlyexpresseda negative
attitude towards me. I worked
long, hardhours tobringthis of-
fice into the 21st century. I will
not sit silently allowing you to
disrespect and discredit my
management efforts, she
wrote.
Medico Olenginski also said
she offered to implement the ju-
dicial records division reorgani-
zation required by home rule
for no additional pay. She said
her credentials, expertise, expe-
rience and records are second
to none.
You refused my generous of-
fer and since that time you have
been acting towards me as if I
were an adversary. Having a
negative attitude towards good
people is not the road to good
government, she wrote in clos-
ing.
Lawtondeclinedto comment
on the email.
Medico Olenginski was elect-
ed prothonotary the keeper of
civil records in2009andprevi-
ously heldthe electedpost from
1998 to 2002. The prothonotary
was among several elected row
officer seats eliminated by
home rule, though Medico Ole-
nginski is guaranteed to receive
the $36,562 compensation
through 2013, when her term
ends.
Thoughcounty council mem-
bers received the prothono-
tarys latest memo, they are pre-
cluded from getting involved in
day-to-day operations under
the managers control. Council
hires and fires the county man-
ager and must come up with a
procedure to evaluate his per-
formance.
Official critical of
county manager
Prothonotary sends county
manager email about his
negative attitude.
By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES
jandes@timesleader.com
A fiscal and political crisis in the nearly-
broke northeastern Pennsylvania city of
Scranton deepened Tuesday as public em-
ployee unions sought to have the mayor held
in contempt of court after he defied a judge
and slashed workers pay to minimum wage.
Unions representing firefighters, police
and public-works employees also filed a pair
of federal lawsuits against Mayor Chris Do-
herty and the city that alleged violations of
labor law and due-process rights.
Doherty last week ignored a court order
and cut the pay of about 400 city workers to
the federal minimumwage of $7.25 per hour.
He said it was all the cash-strapped city of
more than 76,000 could afford, promising to
restore full pay once finances are stabilized.
Its incredible, the unions attorney, Tho-
mas Jennings, said Tuesday. Ive never had a
public official just say, Imnot goingtoobeya
court order. Imnot evengoingtotry. Hecant
tell me what to do.
Doherty is locked in a dispute with Scran-
tons city council over a financial recovery
plan as it faces a $16.8 million budget deficit.
The mayor didnt return a phone message
from The Associated Press on Tuesday, but
he told the Times-Tribune of Scranton on
Monday that his administration and the
council remained at stalemate over the $85
million budget.
If I had the money, Id pay them, Doherty
said of city workers.
One of the federal lawsuits filed Tues-
day by 10 injured police officers and firefight-
ers alleges Doherty and the city violated
their due-process rights when he cut their
disability pay. The second lawsuit, also filed
Tuesday in federal court, alleges that Doher-
ty and the city violated labor lawby failing to
pay overtime to police officers, firefighters
and public-works employees.
The unions separately askeda Lackawanna
County judge to hold Doherty in contempt of
his order that the city pay full wages to its
work force.
Sam Vitris, president of the public-works
union, said the steep wage cut has come as a
blow to employees struggling to pay mort-
gages, car loans, credit cards and other bills.
He said some of his members have canceled
their vacations.
Unions: Hold Doherty in contempt
Scrantons mayor hit with two lawsuits in
ongoing battle over city finances.
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM
Associated Press
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Inviting Iran to discuss how to
best transition to a post-Assad
Syria is akin to inviting
vegetarians to a barbecue.
KarimSadjadpour
The Iran analyst with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
expressed skepticism after international envoy Kofi Annan on Monday
tried to rescue his peace plan for Syria by seeking help from Iran.
Activists estimate more than 17,000 people have died in the Syrian
conflict since it began in March 201 1.
Shootings signal need
to clean up Plymouth
E
ver since Sunday, Ive been reading
about these Plymouth shootings and
how everyone in the borough is in
shock and afraid to leave their houses.
Have they left their houses lately? This
town has been going down for quite some
time, and no one seems to want to do
anything about it. The kids do what they
please and have no respect for anyone or
anything. There seemingly are drug
houses on every street, and all anyone
seems to do is turn their backs like its
none of their business.
Well, now its killing our kids, so its time
to wake up and clean up the filth.
I wasnt born and raised in this town, but
I do know that a community isnt sup-
posed to be like this. I am completely
disgusted with how people can just turn
their backs on their hometown and let the
criminals and drug dealers take it over
without a fight.
I feel for the families of the shooting
victims. Those families are in my thoughts
and prayers at all times. But this is a per-
fect reason to begin the process of cleaning
up the community.
Wake up, Plymouth! Its time to take
back your town.
Tia Miller
Plymouth
Writer: Double standard
in Sacred Heart closure
T
his is in regard to the article Rome
upholds Sacred Heart closure (June
20). I believe we are all deeply sad-
dened concerning this matter.
The Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Founda-
tion Inc., is doing everything possible to
reopen Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
When you drive past Sacred Heart
Church, everyone can see its standing,
with no stucco falling off or anything lying
on the unneeded scaffolding. But the pas-
tor has the nerve to ask all parishioners of
St. Andre Bessette Parish (formerly Sacred
Heart/St. Johns) to help defray the costs
of repairing Holy Saviour Church.
At one point in the closing of Sacred
Heart, the parishioners wanted to do a
capital campaign; our idea was rejected.
Explain to me which church is falling
apart. Sacred Heart isnt falling apart out-
side or inside. Now, if you go to Holy Sa-
viour, anyone can see how it is roped off
due to falling plaster.
Why cant the higher-ups see this issue?
How do you expect parishioners of Sacred
Heart/St. Johns to contribute to repair
another church (Holy Saviour) when they
were denied the chance to repair their own
church?
I wont do it; neither will my family or
friends. I attend Mass at other churches
just like other members who feel the same
as I do.
Nancy Fedor
Member
Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Foundation Inc.
Hes sick of GOPs
handling of health care
T
here is much being said about the
Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, and
there is much fist-waving and chest-
thumping by Republican leadership and
conservative talk show hosts.
It seems that the Fox News organization
has devoted itself to overturning the act.
The fact that 30 million Americans will
lose health care coverage at the very min-
ute they succeed plays no part in its effort.
The fact that the pharmaceutical-written
Medicare donut hole is being eliminated,
and individuals are saving hundreds, is not
even considered.
So what, then, is the driving force be-
hind killing this health care reform? The
answer is simple but never mentioned by
the Republicans or Fox News. It is the
80/20 rule. Insurance companies are now
required to spend 80 cents of every premi-
um dollar on health care. The remaining
20 cents is for administrative costs. That
means there will be a strong decline in
CEO million-dollar pays and company
bonus programs for top management. It
means that executive memberships in
fancy private clubs will not be paid for
with our premium dollars. Any part of that
80 cents not spent on health care must be
refunded to plan holders. This, my friends,
is the reason why the Affordable Care Act
is under attack.
Ask yourself why anyone would want to
eliminate the pre-existing condition
clause? Why would anyone want to elim-
inate the maximum lifetime coverage on
any policy, and why would anyone want to
stop insurance companies from refusing
coverage and dropping people from cov-
erage?
It is time for the 99 percent to wake up
and show House Speaker John Boehner,
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
the door. It is time to send Congress mem-
bers such as Rep. Lou Barletta back to his
private business and out of public busi-
ness. It is time for Americans to tell the
Republican-led Congress, which voted two
years in a row to eliminate Medicare as we
know it, that we are mad and not taking it
any more.
You have two choices: You can sit and
wait like sheep about to be slaughtered, or
you can stand up and make Congress
aware that it has kicked a sleeping dog and
we will remember them on election day.
Wil Toole
Dupont
Church consolidation
a blessing for Nanticoke
T
he recent decision by the Scranton
Diocese to close, then consolidate,
numerous churches in the Wyoming
Valley was truly a difficult but necessary
one.
So many people were affected by these
changes, and the parishioners of the Nanti-
coke community were no exception.
A thick black cloud seemed to hover
over the entire Catholic community. But as
the old saying goes, behind every cloud is
a silver lining, and that was the case in
Nanticoke.
Five Catholic churches were consoli-
dated into one, namely the parish of St.
Faustina. If you happened to attend the
recent St. Faustina Festival, you would
realize the meaning of my reference to
the silver lining. The parishioners from
all five parishes joined together and
worked arduously to achieve a very suc-
cessful festival and three memorable
nights of self-sacrifice, generosity of spirit
and camaraderie.
To attempt to name all the individuals
who donated their time and talents would
be futile. Rest assured, each will be reward-
ed in heaven. From the workers who
donned their aprons and sweatbands to fry
the delicious potato pancakes, to the pier-
ogie makers, to the food service volun-
teers, to the ticket takers and everyone else
who had a part in the success of this festiv-
al, I highly commend you.
This wonderful community of Catholics
thrives under the spiritual leadership of
Father Jim Nash and Father Ray Deviney,
two of the most dedicated and compas-
sionate priests youd ever want to meet.
It took awhile for the people to accept
the many changes brought about by the
consolidation. But I truly believe the par-
ishioners of St. Faustina Parish have set an
excellent example for anyone else in the
same situation.
Congratulations to all the volunteers for
a job well done! God bless each and every
one.
Joan Wozniak
Hanover Township
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E
VEN WITH evidence
that more than
750,000 Pennsylvania
voters could be disen-
franchised, Gov. Tom Corbett
is refusing to ask the Legisla-
ture to delay implementation
of the commonwealths new
voter ID law.
According to figures re-
leased a few hours before the
July 4 holiday, 758,939 regis-
tered Pennsylvania voters
dont have a Pennsylvania driv-
ers license or alternative Penn-
DOT identification. Thats 9.2
percent of Pennsylvanias 8.2
million voters. While some
not all other forms of govern-
ment or university identifica-
tion are acceptable under the
new law, we are still talking
about hundreds of thousands
of Pennsylvanians having to
jump through a series of bu-
reaucratic hoops to vote on
Nov. 6.
Compare that tothe claimby
Secretary of the Common-
wealth Carol Aichele, repeated
without documentation for
months before and after the
passage of the law, that just 1
percent of Pennsylvania voters
(a not-insignificant 82,000 citi-
zens) do not already have ac-
ceptable ID.
Of course, Aichele and Cor-
bett also have long ignored the
fact that there is no hard, or
even soft, evidence of a need
for a law preventing voter im-
personationinthis state or oth-
ers. In fact, a group of Repub-
lican lawyers could document
only 400 voter-fraud cases in
the entire country over a dec-
ade, less than one case per
state per year. Most of those
cases were vote-buying
schemes that would not have
been prevented by a voter-ID
law.
The law rightly has been
challenged as a violation of the
Pennsylvania Constitution,
with a hearing set in Common-
wealth Court for July 25. But
Gov. Corbett could dispel sus-
picion that he supports voter
suppression by reversing him-
self andaskingfor adelayinim-
plementing the law.
Philadelphia Daily News
STATE OPINION: PHOTO ID LAW
Pa. voters deserve
reprieve from guv
For information on how to ob-
tain acceptable identification to
vote, visit the Committee of
Seventys website www.seven-
ty.org or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE
(1-866-687-8683).
N E E D P R O P E R I D ?
F
OR MOST working
stiffs in Luzerne Coun-
ty, punching out after
only a 32.5-hour
workweek sounds toogoodto
be true, like humming a certain
Johnny Paycheck tune to your
boss right before tendering a
swift and memorable resigna-
tion.
Not so for many Luzerne
County government workers.
The bulk of the 1,500-plus peo-
ple onthe countys payroll were
hired under union contracts
stipulating a workweek of only
35 or even 32.5 hours.
Certain taxpayers understan-
dably feel cheated, calculating
all the tasks that could be ac-
complished during those lost
hours. And skeptics surmise
that a fewextended trips to the
water cooler and some bath-
roombreaks might dropawork-
ers productive time below the
30-hour mark.
A true 40 hours per week
should be the standard for Lu-
zerne Countys workforce.
Members of the startup Lu-
zerne County Council, which
six months ago grabbed the re-
ins of county government, are
right to explore ways to recon-
cile the varied contracts and in-
stitute a uniform workweek.
Negotiating this change
wont be quick (since the exist-
ing contracts dont all expire in
thesameyear) or easy. How, for
instance, will current workers
be fairly compensated if a cen-
tral condition of their employ-
ment the time they spend on
the job suddenly increases?
Sadly, they probably wont get
much public sympathy during
the prolonged discussions over
their work schedules.
Perceptions linger about
elected officials packing county
government with unnecessary
patronage jobs. Likewise, in
years past, some of Luzerne
Countys supposed full-time
rowofficers werespottedfar be-
yond the courthouse during
business hours, drawing into
question their work ethic.
Plus, especially in todays job
market, plenty of truck drivers,
secretaries, plumbers, painters
and other non-public workers
toil far beyond 40 hours, labor-
ing until the job is done, not un-
til the clock hits
(Oh, look at that. Its quitting
time. Lets pick up here tomor-
row.)
OUR OPINION: COUNTY WORKERS
Time has expired
for 32.5-hour week
QUOTE OF THE DAY
PRASHANT SHITUT
President and CEO/Impressions Media
JOSEPH BUTKIEWICZ
Vice President/Executive Editor
MARK E. JONES
Editorial Page Editor
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S E RV I NG T HE P UB L I C T RUS T S I NC E 1 8 81
Editorial
WILKES-BARRE More than just a gath-
ering of fanatical nuts, the 33rd annual Pea-
nut Pals convention brought members to-
gether to swap Mr. Peanut memorabilia and
stories about their passion.
Arlene Pawlowicz and her daughter Chris-
tine, both of Goshen, N.Y., were two of the 40
vendors at Genettis Hotel on Tuesday dis-
playing their many collectibles.
They said they started collecting about 25
years ago. Just about my whole life, Chris-
tine said.
Their most prized possession is a 5-foot,
hand-carved Mr. Peanut picture Arlene has
had since the 70s, when she worked for Stan-
dard Brands, the company that took over
Wilkes-Barre-based Planters Peanuts in the
1960s.
Its a one-of-a-kind, Arlene said. She be-
lieves $1,500 is a reasonable asking price for
something thats hand-carved and that awe-
some.
The most valuable item at the swap meet
on Tuesday was the blinker, according to
Peanut Pals auctioneer, Jim Johnson.
The blinker, owned by Scott Schmitz, is
about a foot tall Mr. Peanut figure once
placed in store windows to catch the eye of
those passing by, when the aroma of roasting
nuts just wasnt enough.
Schmitz began collecting with his parents
in1976. After his mother was diagnosed with
cancer in 1993, he decided to take her to the
annual conventions until her passing in1996.
Judith Walthall, Peanut Pals founder from
Alabama, also had a stand set up, but she
seemed more engaged by the children.
One little boy came up to Walthall flaunt-
inghis first pieceof Planters memorabiliaand
with a smile she told him, youre starting to
be a collector now.
The Nutmobile pulled up around 3 p.m.
in front of Genettis, where children had their
pictures taken, but it hardly distracted seri-
ous buyers at the swap meet.
Despite Planters Peanuts and Chocolate
Co. originating in Wilkes-Barre, this was the
first Peanut Pals National Convention to take
placeinits hometown. Thefirst meetingtook
place inIndianapolis andhas traveledall over
the country from Connecticut to California.
Janeann and John Lokken decided to host
this years event after attending the 2010 con-
vention in Las Vegas, when no one was will-
ing to take on the 2012 job.
Amadeo Obici, an Italian immigrant who
eventually opened up a fruit stand in Wilkes-
Barre, became known as the The Peanut
Specialist shortly after investing in a peanut
roaster.
Realizing the importance of repeat busi-
ness and branding, Obici held a contest for
children to come up with the Planters mas-
cot. In1916, 13-year-oldAntonioGentile won,
and eventually the top hat, monocle and cane
were added.
AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER
Planters peanut auctioneer Jim Johnson of Lewistown, Ill., talks with collector Danny Simmons of Annapolis, Md.
Crazy for The Nut
A1930s Ham Fisher comic featuring Plant-
ers Peanuts.
By NODYIA FEDRICK
Times Leader Intern
What: The Wonderful Story of Planters Pea-
nuts
Where: Luzerne County Historical Society
Museum, rear 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sat-
urday, until Oct. 27
More info: 570-823-6244
MR. PEANUT ON DISPLAY
C M Y K
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N E W S
WEST PITTSTON The
flood of 2011 tore West Pittston
apart; Grace Hosier hopes a
safety and crime watch can
mend the community by weav-
ing bonds among neighbors.
Hosier is the safety chair for
West Pittston Tomorrow, a
community initiative leading
the boroughs long-term recov-
ery effort with assistance from
the Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency.
She hopes to establish a safe-
ty and crime watch in West Pitt-
ston, though not the cap and
armband sort, and will meet
withMayor Tony De-
nisco, Police Chief
Paul Porfirio and
others about the idea
on Thursday.
My concern is
getting the commu-
nity to recognize
who their neighbors
are, Hosier said.
Were not vigi-
lantes; were not
about patrolling the
streets, but get to
know your neighbors; get to
know if something is wrong.
The committee is proposing
the borough select a group of
block captains to act as liaisons
between borough officials and
residents living in one to two
block areas. Those captains
would act as a point of contact
for residents with concerns
about their neighbors, and
could also help emergency re-
sponders identify who needs
help in an emergency.
For instance, you have a
neighbor that you dont know
and youre seeing a variety of
strange vehicles come and go,
Hosier said. Imnot asking you
to go and say, whats going on?
But (the block captain) can
go to the police andthey canad-
dress it. Or maybe you havent
seenMike Jones come out of his
house in three days. Hes got
MS. Is everything all right?
In an emergency like last
years flood, the block captains
could be a crucial source of in-
formation for residents. Both
Hosier and Denisco said misin-
formation and rumors circulat-
ed in the borough during the
September flood.
From our meetings with
folks in the community there
have been lots of ideas about
things that could have been
done differently, Hosier said.
Under the plan Hosier and
her committee are developing,
one or twocommittee members
would sit in on meetings be-
tween the Luzerne County
Emergency Management Agen-
cy and local emergency respon-
ders when floods and other di-
sasters threaten the area in the
future.
Those members
would relay the infor-
mation from the
meetings to the block
captains, who could
pass it on to resi-
dents, so the right
hand knows what the
left hand is doing,
Denisco said.
Hosier said the she
hopes to hold a com-
munity meeting
about the proposal
soon, and also foresees other
events, like block parties to in-
troduce neighbors.
Getting to know one another
is even more important since
the flood, Hosier said, as it may
have created demographic
changes that she called the
ramifications of the empty lots;
the empty homes.
Its difficult to get statistics,
but there are a number of
homes that havent been taken
careof yet, Hosier said. Either
their owners havent returned
or they were rented and the ten-
ants have moved on.
Flooded-out homes also
made an easy target for bur-
glars, Denisco said, even
though borough police, U.S. Ar-
my National Guard and the
Guardian Angels patrolled the
empty streets in the days after
the flood.
Of course we got hit with
burglaries, Denisco said. And
everyone else did too, but it
seemed to just hit us the har-
dest.
Group seeks to keep
an eye on W. Pittston
By MATT HUGHES
mhughes@timesleader.com
Grace Hosier is
seeking volunteers
to participate in
the West Pittston
safety committee
or to act as block
captains. You can
contact her at
655-7566 between
10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
WA N T T O
H E L P ?
Flood insurance policy hold-
ers would face a $50 premium
surcharge if the probationary
status takes effect. And if the
boroughis placedonprobation,
officials would have to show
significant progress in the first
six months or risk suspension
from the flood insurance pro-
gram and losing all grants and
loans for structures in the flood
zone.
The letter listed six program
deficiencies; among them: Fail-
ure to require andmaintainper-
mits for flood repair work on
structures in the Special Flood
Hazard Area; failure to obtain
and maintain documentation
showing that flood victims
were complying with FEMAre-
quirements such as elevating
their utilities above the flood
plain; and failure of the bor-
ough to enforce suspected or
know violations.
Council President Barry Ho-
sier said borough officials were
to contact FEMA by July 1.
Not only was that contact
made, but we also started a cor-
rective action plan at a meeting
held in this office, Hosier said.
Hosier said solicitor Mark
Bufalino drew up a draft of a
new Flood Plain Management
Ordinance that council intends
to approve at its Aug. 7 meeting
if it gets FEMAs approval, and
all of the steps are being taken
as per dates that FEMA set for
(the) borough at this meeting.
Hosier also appointed a Cor-
rective ActionPlanCommittee,
including himself and Council-
men Pete Albano and Barry
Stankus, to further progress be-
tween council meetings.
Several residents criticized
borough code officer Dominic
Pepe for signing off on work
that might not meet FEMA re-
quirements. Others criticized
council for not enforcing per-
mit requirements.
Councilman Brian Thornton
said council tried to alert peo-
ple to permitting requirements
and members often were met
with obscenities and profani-
ty.
DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER
West Pittston residents listen to council members during a
meeting on Tuesday.
W. PITTSTON
Continued from Page 1A
Go to timesleader.com for an
extended version of this story
and to find the letter from FEMA
to borough council; notes from
the boroughs June 28 Correc-
tive Action Plan meeting with
FEMA; procedures for the per-
mitting process; and a list of the
159 structures that are in the
Special Flood Hazard Area and
subject to following the bor-
oughs current Flood Plain Ordi-
nance. The documents are also
available at the borough build-
ing, 555 Exeter Ave., during
regular business hours.
O N T H E N E T
OnSaturdayNicholasMaldona-
do, Bradley Swartwood, 21, of Ply-
mouth, and Lisa Abaunza, 15, of
Duryea, were fatally shot inside
the apartment. The fourth victim,
Danny Maldonado, remained in
critical condition at Geisinger
Wyoming Valley Tuesday.
Shawn Hamilton, 18, and his
half brother, Sawud Davis, 16,
both of Nanticoke and formerly of
Philadelphia, are being held with-
out bail in connection with the
shootings.
Alot of personal stuff has been
stolen, Susana Handelong said.
Somebody took Dannys clothes
and an iPad and other items are
gone.
Handelong said she and Bryant
also removed personal items be-
lieved to belong to Bradley Swart-
woodandLisa Abaunza, the other
two people killed Saturday eve-
ning.
I have everything, and I will
PLYMOUTH The mother of
two of the four shooting victims
returned to the apartment shoot-
ing scene Tuesday to discover val-
uables were missing.
Susana Handelong of Strouds-
burg said she and the mother of
her sons six-week-old daughter
went to401First St. toremoveper-
sonal belongings of her sons, Ni-
cholas Maldonado, 17, and Danny
Maldonado, 19.
Handelong said she and Dan-
nys fiance, Ashley Bryant, dis-
coveredAshleys engagement ring
and a ring her grandmother gave
her were stolen sometime after
the brutal murders.
keep them until I hear from the
families, she said.
A candlelight vigil will be held
today from7:30 to8:30 p.m. at the
site 401 First St., Plymouth in
memory of all the shooting vic-
tims. Bryant will set up a collec-
tionbasket for peopletodonateto-
wardburial expensesfor Nicholas.
Handelong said shes been told
those costs could be in the thou-
sands.
I dont have that kind of mon-
ey, she said.
HandelongsaidTuesdayDanny
is doing better, but is a long way
frombeing out of the woods.
Sifting through the blood-
stained apartment, Handelong
said she kept herself together by
making herself believe the dark
red stains were spilled wine and
not the blood of her sons and two
others.
Abaunzas family declined com-
ment when contacted Tuesday.
Victims items reported missing
Mother of the Maldonado
brothers visited the shooting
scene on Tuesday.
By BILL OBOYLE
boboyle@timesleader.com
first test at a preliminary hear-
ing scheduledonJuly18 when
theyattempt toconvince a dis-
trict judge that a case exists
against Davis and Hamilton.
Salavantis said though Da-
vis and Hamilton were arrest-
ed within 24 hours of the kill-
ings, the investigation is still
maturing.
Were learning more about
what happened, she said.
Salavantis said Hamilton
has been living in the area for
at least two years and was re-
cently joined by Davis.
Facebook profiles for Davis
and Hamilton say they are
both self-employed business-
men and attended different
high schools in Philadelphia.
Aphone number for their Phi-
ladelphia address is discon-
nected.
SHOOTING
Shooting 1A
PLYMOUTH Residents vowed to take
their town back at Tuesday nights council
meeting in the wake of a triple homicide that
occurred in the borough over the weekend.
Residents packed councils hot and stuffy
chambers and spilled over into the hall as they
searchedforanswersandofferedideasonwhat
direction to go. They bombarded council with
stories of brazen drug deals theyve witnessed
in the middle of the day, drug needles littering
thelittleleaguefield, fearof walkingthestreets
and the concerns that its only going to get
worse and that the drug dealers have won.
One thing was for certain though, some-
thinghas tobedonetofight backwhether it be
more police, stronger code enforcement or an
aggressive citizen crime watch.
Its not the Plymouth we grew up in, said
John Frey. The malignant element in the bor-
ough is increasing.
Freys comments drew applause from the
crowd of about 125 who agreed with his belief
that a combination of federal, state and social
programs have contributed to the increase in
low income housing in the borough that is at-
tracting a bad element.
West MainStreet resident Paul Gardner said
council must be more proactive in inspecting
section eight properties and their owners
along with landlords. Instead of more police,
the borough should hire more code enforce-
ment and volunteered his time if need be.
Council President Frank Coughlin praised
local andstatepolicefor therapidarrestsinthe
murders andalsosaidtheboroughwill takeac-
tion on a landlord tenant ordnance next
month.
It will goalongwaytofindingout whos liv-
ing in these places, said Coughlin. Unfortu-
nately, theres more laws inthis country topro-
tect the criminals instead of the innocent.
Coughlin said the ordnance will not solve all
the boroughs problems with out of state land-
lords andresidents movinginandout of dwell-
ings in the middle of the night but its a start.
Plymouth Police Officer John Vanderlick
told residents that the borough desperately
needs to hire additional police and purchase
more cruisers. The borough cant make a dent
in the crime with only four full-time officers
and two cruisers, he said.
If wedont havetheofficers, wecant doany-
thing about it, said Vanderlick. Statistically,
Plymouth has the highest crime rate in the ar-
ea, he said.
Police Chief Myles Collins urged residents
to call 911 anytime they see something suspi-
cious. If it feels suspicious, it usuallyis, hesaid.
Coughlin said it cost about $60,000 to hire
anofficer andthat anynewhires wouldcausea
rise in taxes. No resident spoke against a tax
hike for more officers.
Council, police and residents did seem to
agree that the onlywaytocombat the problem
is by working together rather than blaming
each other and will look into forming a crime
watch.
Fed-up Plymouth residents say they will fight back
By SCOTT L. GOMB
Times Leader Correspondent
C M Y K
SPORTS S E C T I O N B
THE TIMES LEADER WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
timesleader.com
AUSTIN, Texas With
Lance Armstrong digging in for
a legal fight, the U.S. Anti-Dop-
ing Agency issued lifetime
sports bans Tuesday to three
former staff members and con-
sultants on the
cyclists win-
ning Tour de
France teams
for drug viola-
tions.
Luis Garcia
del Moral was
a team doctor;
Michele Ferrari
was a consulting doctor; and
Jose Pepe Marti (team train-
er) worked for Armstrongs U.S.
Postal Service and Discovery
Channel squads. All had been
accused by USADA of participa-
ting in a vast doping conspiracy
on those teams during part or
all of Armstrongs seven Tour
victories from 1999-2005.
Armstrong also has been
charged and has declared his
innocence.
Several hours after USADA
announced its sanctions against
the others, Armstrongs attor-
neys refiled a lawsuit asking a
federal judge in Austin to pre-
vent the case against from go-
ing forward.
L A N C E A R M S T R O N G
Lifetime
bans for
champs
staffers
Three who worked on
Armstrongs Tour de France
teams sanctioned by USADA.
By JIMVERTUNO
AP Sports Writer
Armstrong
See BANS, Page 5B
The Penn State Wilkes-Barre
baseball program could use a
boost.
Director of Athletics Brian D.
Stanchak is hoping to get it from
former Lion Jason McManus.
McManus, a Hanover Area
High School graduate who had
been serving as junior varsity
coach for Riverside High in Tay-
lor, was named recently to take
over at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
As a player, McManus helped
Penn State Wilkes-Barre to Com-
monwealth Colleges Athletic
Conference Eastern Division ti-
tles in 1991 and 1992.
If the Lions are looking for a
way to improve after going 6-19
in 2011 and 3-21 in 2010, they
can expect their coach to be
leading by example.
I have a lot of passion, energy
and enthusiasm for the game,
McManus said. Im the type of
coach that doesnt mind getting
involved with the kids at prac-
tice, going out showing them
that I can still shag fly balls and
go out and still run a few laps
with them.
I live, eat and sleep the
game of baseball. I want them to
enjoy it for what it is. There are
thousands of kids out there to-
day who dont get the opportuni-
C O L L E G E B A S E B A L L
Hanover
grad will
lead Lions
Jason McManus takes over as
the new head coach at Penn
State Wilkes-Barre.
By TOMROBINSON
For The Times Leader
See MCMANUS, Page 5B
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Pablo Sandoval and
Melky Cabrera turned the All-Star game into a
Giant blowout.
Flashing their bright orange spikes and
booming bats, the San Francisco sluggers
keyed a five-run blitz against Justin Verlander
in the first inning that sent the National
League to an 8-0 romp over the American
League on Tuesday night.
Cabrera homered and won the MVP award,
and Giants teammate Matt Cain started a
strong pitching performance for the NL in its
most-lopsided All-Star victory.
Cain combined with Stephen Strasburg,
R.A. Dickey, Aroldis Chapman and the rest of
a lights-out staff on a six-hitter.
San Francisco Giants show, Matt Kemp of
the rival Dodgers said during the game.
Ryan Braun, an All-Star again after his drug
suspension was overturned last winter, dou-
bled, tripled and made a fine catch in the
outfield to help give the NL its first three-
game winning streak in two decades.
Chipper Jones singled in his final All-Star
at-bat at age 40 as the NL, under retired man-
ager Tony La Russa, once again claimed
home-field advantage in the World Series.
Teen sensation Bryce Harper had a shaky
All-Star debut. Fellow rookie Mike Trout, only
20, showed off his dynamic skills.
The game was pretty much decided a few
moments after it started.
Sandoval hit the first bases-loaded triple in
All-Star history off Verlander, who couldnt
control his 100 mph heat. Cabrera singled and
scored the first run, then hit a two-run homer
against Matt Harrison in a three-run fourth.
I dont get many triples, said the slow-
footed Sandoval, known as Kung Fu Panda.
We had some fun with that in the dugout.
Rafael Furcal also hit a three-bagger, making
the NL the first league with three in an All-
Star game.
As the All-Stars returned to Kansas City for
the first time since 1973, La Russa bid a fond
farewell to the national stage in the city where
he played for his first major league team.
Having retired after managing St. Louis to
last years World Series title, La Russa became
just the fourth inactive manager to skipper an
All-Star team and improved to 4-2.
The NL boosted its advantage to 43-38-2
and won for just the third time in the 10 years
the All-Star game has been used to determine
home-field advantage in the World Series. La
Russas Cardinals benefited from last years NL
All-Star victory, with St. Louis winning Games
NATIONAL LEAGUE
8
AMERICAN LEAGUE
0
NATIONAL TREASURE
AP PHOTOS
Melky Cabrera (right) was one of three San Francisco Giants to have a big night for the National League. Cabrera smacked a two-run homer in the fourth,
driving in St. Louis Matt Holliday (left). Giants teammates Pablo Sandoval (three-run triple) and Matt Cain (starting pitcher) also had memorable nights.
NL makes it 3 wins in a row in Mid-Summer Classic
Milwaukees Ryan Braun tripled to help the National League
jump out to an early and commanding lead. The NL will now
have home-field advantage in the World Series.
The Associated Press
See ALL-STAR, Page 3B
KANSAS CITY, Mo. The relent-
less booing of the Yankees Robinson
Cano by Kansas City fans during the
All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday
night drew national attention, and in
some places scorn.
Fans were upset after the captain of
the American League squad said he
would choose a hometown player for
his four-man team, but instead by-
passed Royals star Billy Butler and
went with Prince Fielder of the Tigers,
Mark Trumbo of the Angels and Jose
Bautista of the Blue Jays.
Fielder wonthe competition, andthe
AL routed the National League.
Cano wound up going 0 for 10,
though, and each failure was met by
cheers. Cano brushed off the cold re-
ception, but others werent so kind to
Kansas City. Several national TV
broadcasters, radio hosts and colum-
nists called the fans everything from
jerks to classless.
Robinson Cano certainly picked
people he thought should be on there,
Commissioner Bud Selig told the Base-
ball Writers Association of America on
Tuesday. While I understand Kansas
City and I understand the whole Billy
Butler thing, I really felt very badly last
night.
Union head Michael Weiner thought
the level of jeering was not justified.
It struck me that it moved a little bit
past traditional, good-natured booing,
particularly for an event like that, and
got into another area, Weiner said.
But Robinson Cano grewup in the Do-
minican Republic, plays in the Bronx,
plays for the Yankees. Hes going to be
fine.
AP PHOTO
The scorn from Royals fans for the Yankees Robinson Cano continued during
Tuesdays All-Star Game. The boos started on Monday because Cano did not
pick Royals slugger Billy Butler for his Home Run Derby team.
Yanks used to boos,
but not quite like this
By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer
See BOOS, Page 3B
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12, at Misericordia University.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
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Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons
of St. Patrick Charity Golf Tour-
nament will be held Friday, August
17 at Sand Spring Country Club.
Format will be captain and crew
with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Individ-
ual players are welcome and will
be paired with others. Cost is $80
per person, which includes 18
holes, cart fee, beverages, and a
buffet dinner at the course. Prizes
will be awarded for longest drive
both male and female, closest to
pin, and flight winners. Deadline to
enter is August 10. For more in-
formation, call Jim at 793-3434, or
Brian at 814-8598. Mail payments
(payable to W-B Friendly Sons of
St. Patrick) and registration to 94
Miner Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.,
18702.
Kingston/Forty Fort Little League
will hold a 9/10-year-old baseball
tournament beginning July 14th.
For information please call Dave at
362-3561 or email him at d_an-
tall@yahoo.com.
Plains Lions Club will hold its golf
tournament on Sunday, July 15 at
the Sand Springs Country Club. It
will be captain-and-crew format
with a 1 p.m. Cost is $80 per golfer
and includes cart, green fees and
dinner after the tournament.
Non-golfers and friends of Lions
may participate in the dinner at a
cost of $30. All golfers must regis-
ter in advance and can do so by
contacting Tom Mulhern at 606-
9944 or dyscodog@comcast.net.
PSU Wilkes-Barre Alumni Constitu-
ent Society will host its 17th an-
nual Penn State Masters golf
tournament Friday at Blue Ridge
Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top.
This years winning flight in the
Captain and Crew style tourna-
ment will receive Penn State
Wilkes-Barre Masters navy blazers
complete with 24k gold-plated
Penn State buttons. Golfers have a
chance to win hole-in-one prizes
while on the course including
grand prize of a car donated by
Ken Pollock Chevrolet. Other
contests during the day include
closest to the pin, longest drive for
men and women, and double your
money by holding the green. The
tournament starts 11:30 a.m. with
registration and lunch, and begins
at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. For
more information, call Karen
Brace-Hodle at 675-9228. or email
klb14@psu.edu.
Sand Springs Country Club will be
hosting a golf tournament this
Saturday. Registration is from
noon 2 p.m. with shotgun start of
2 p.m. Events include closest to
pin, longest drive, pot of green and
putting contest. Cost is $80 per
person and $320 per team which
includes green fees, food, refresh-
ments, and dinner. Cost is $25 to
those wishing to attend the dinner
but not golf. Make checks payable
to The Injectibles and mail check
to The Injectibles C/O Adam Ko-
rinchock 604 Birch Road Hazle
Township, PA18202. Any questions
contact Adam Korinchock at
401-6641, Justin Horwath at 579-
7023, or Jaclyn Verratsro at 233-
5766.
U.S. Golf Little League will hold its
second annual golf tournament
July 21 at 8 a.m. at Sand Springs
Golf Course. Entry fee is $70 per
person, which includes greens fee,
cart, lunch, refreshments and
prizes. For more information, call
John at 454-6324.
Woodlands Inn will host its eighth
annual Golf for the Kids golf clas-
sic August 2 at Mountain Laurel
Golf Club in White Haven and Jack
Frost National in Blakeslee. Pro-
ceeds will aid Big Brothers Sisters
of the Bridge and the Wyoming
Valley Childrens Association. The
tournament costs $125 a person,
which includes lunch at The Wood-
lands, round-trip transportation
from The Woodlands to the golf
course, 18 holes of golf and dinner
and cocktails at The Woodlands. If
interested in participating or
becoming a sponsor, call 824-9831
ext. 393.
CAMPS/CLINICS
Berwick boys summer basketball
camp will be held July24-26 at the
Berwick Bulldog Gymnasium for
boys entering grades 1-7. The camp
will be taught by the Berwick
basketball team and staff. Contact
Coach Jason Kingery at 394-7115.
MEETINGS
Crestwood Cross Country/Track
and Field Booster Club will hold a
meeting July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at
Januzzis Pizza in Mountain Top.
Any parent of a current or future
cross country/track and field
athlete is welcome to attend as
plans are made for the upcoming
season. For more information, call
899-1159 or email cometsxc-
track@hotmail.com.
GAR Memorial High School Football
Booster Club will meet Thursday
July 12 at 7 p.m. n the Choral Room
at the high school. New members
are welcome. New members are
welcome.
Hanover Area Quarterback Club will
be holding a meeting Wednesday 7
p.m. at the football stadium. All
parents of players are encouraged
to attend.
PHYSICALS
Greater Nanticoke Area School
District date for physical exams
for fall sports has been changed to
Saturday, July 28 from 8:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. at the office of Dr. Jon
Olenginski, 4 East Main Street in
Nanticoke. All PIAA forms should
be completed prior to the exam.
These forms are available online at
gnasd.com or at the GNA Business
office and the high school princi-
pals office.
REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS
Kingston Huskies Football and
Cheerleading is starting practice
July 16 at the Church Street Field
at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is in-
terested in signing up may do so.
Please bring the following in-
formation (first time participants)
a copy of the childs birth certif-
icate, a small photo of each child
(that will be kept), and two proofs
of residence.
Holy Redeemer junior high soccer
will be holding pre-season condi-
tioningstarting Monday July 30
from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Coal Street
Park in Wilkes-Barre. All players
must bring their own size 5 soccer
ball. Parents with any questions
can call Coach Nikki at 690-1029 or
e-mail npekarski@gmail.com.
Mountain Top Area Little League is
offering a fall ball program, for
boys and girls aged 8 through 11.
Age classifications are based on
2012 regular season. Season runs
from late August through mid
October. Registration fee is $40.
Registration will be held Thursday,
July 19 at 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday, July
24th at 6-8 p.m. and Saturday,
July 28 at noon-2 pm. All sign-ups
are at the Alberdeen Complex. Call
George at 760-1097 for informa-
tion or visit our website at moun-
taintoparealittleleague.com.
West Side United Soccer Club has
openings on a few teams for the
fall season.Eleven-year old boys
are encouraged to sign up for the
U12 team.For info on how to regis-
ter, go to wsusc.org, or call Ken at
288-2525.
UPCOMING EVENTS
10th Annual Penn State Lift For Life
to benefit the Kidney Cancer
Association is scheduled for Friday
from 5-7 p.m. at the Penn State
Lacrosse Field, just south of the
Jordan Center.
15th Annual Greater Wilkes-Barre
Friendly Sons of St. Parick Char-
ity Golf Tournament will be held
August 17 at Sand Springs Country
Club. Cost is $80 a person, which
includes 18 holes, cart fee, beer,
soda and a buffet dinner at the
course. Prizes will be awarded for
Longest Drive for both male and
female, closest to the pin and flight
winners. Everyone will have a
chance to win a 2012 Chevrolet. All
entrants must have their checks in
by August 10. Make checks payable
to W-B Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
Hole sponsorships are available for
$25. All proceeds help support
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Schol-
arships. Mail payments and regis-
tration to W-B Friendly Sons 94
Miner Street, Wilkes-Barre PA
18702. For more information,
contact Jim at 793-3434 or Brian
at 814-8598.
Exeter Lions Little League 8-9 Year
Old Minor Baseball Tournament
will be held July 13August 3.
Registration fee is $100 per team
plus one ball per game. 7 - 9 year
old regular season minor league
players are eligible to participate.
Make checks payable to: Exeter
Lions Little League Send to: 128
Lincoln Street Exeter, Pa 18643.
Bulletin Board items will not be
accepted over the telephone. Items
may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to
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off at the Times Leader or mailed to
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BUL L E T I N BOARD
Nothing really gets the blood pumping on tonights fourteen race
slate, however good time are ahead this weekend. Stakes action rolls
on this coming Saturday when the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes coming
back into town, featuring the three-year old colt & gelding trotters.
ThenonSunday stakes racingcontinues withthat same gender inthe
Pennsylvania Stallion Series being conducted at the Plains Township
oval.
BEST BET: KEYSTONE KATHERIN (12TH)
VALUE PLAY: DOINIT DRAGONSTYLE (10TH)
POST TIME 6:30 p.m.
All Races One Mile
First-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $6,500 last 5
7 Pictonian Pride M.Kakaley 9-2-4 Kicks the door down 4-1
1 White Mountain Top T.Buter 1-7-6 Likely pacesetter 3-1
8 Corky Baran J.Bartlett 2-5-4 Returns back from a layoff 7-2
3 Last Conquest E.Carlson 4-2-8 Close to the action 5-1
6 Spartan Justice T.Jackson 8-6-3 Cant get it firing 9-2
2 Benns Shotgun L.Stalbaum 2-4-3 Not getting it done at Ocean 10-1
4 Gotta Love Him A.McCarthy 7-6-8 The grey is near the back 8-1
5 Devils Embrace N J.Pavia 7-3-1 Chose another 12-1
Second-$14,000 Cond.Trot;n/w 4 pm races life
6 P L Eureka H.Parker 3-3-2 Coast to coast 4-1
1 Loose Deuce T.Buter 2-3-10 Should sit a nice trip 7-2
7 Take Heart B.Simpson 9-3-2 Returns from the big track 3-1
3 Bob N Tony M.Kakaley 2-4-5 Been cashing checks 9-2
9 Pilgrims All In A.Morgan 6-8-2 Tony with rare PD visit 10-1
8 In Your Room M.Simons 3-2-9 Winless in 2012 6-1
5 Muscle Source D.Ingraham 7-1-1 Bounced off the win 8-1
2 Willing Wind A.McCarthy 2-8-8 Blown away 15-1
4 Western Credit A.Spano 5-7-9 Walloped 20-1
Third-$8,000 Cond.Pace;2yr old fillies
6 Skade J.Pavia 2-5-x Finds fairly weak group 7-2
1 Mcarma E.Carlson 4-2-1 McArdle youngster 3-1
4 Always America D.Ingraham 3-6-8 Cook having off season 4-1
7 Diligent Prospect A.McCarthy 7-4-3 Didnt impress in debut 5-1
3 Misssomebeach Blue M.Kakaley 8-1-3 Raced poorly in PA All Stars 9-2
2 Sexy Card Shark T.Jackson 5-4-x No appeal 8-1
5 Likeshootingstarzz J.Taggart 7-6-2 Its a dud 10-1
8 Bootsy Call M.Simons 6-5-7 Rounds out the field 12-1
Fourth-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w 2 pm races life
3 Hawaii And Sun T.Jackson 2-4-2 Flashes by them all 3-1
1 Scofanman M.Simons 4-5-2 Mike doing well at Tioga 9-2
2 All Blues M.Kakaley 5-1-7 Much better on the draw 7-2
8 Windmill Shark M.Romano 1-7-2 Shocked many in upset win 8-1
6 Last Shot Leeton A.McCarthy 1-8-5 Just won at Yonkers 4-1
5 Fresh Dream J.Bartlett 5-4-7 Not lived up to expectations 6-1
4 Chips Galore J.Pavia 7-1-5 Look the other way 10-1
7 Seek The Dragon D.Ingraham 7-5-8 A tosser 15-1
9 Chester Hanover H.Parker 9-9-9 Likes the finish last 20-1
Fifth-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $6,500 last 5
6 Victors Future T.Jackson 3-5-2 Its now or never 7-2
1 Miss Wapwallopen M.Simons 8-3-3 Does best work near the lead 4-1
5 Casanova Lindy A.McCarthy 8-7-9 Been racing slightly better 3-1
3 Celebrity Legacy D.Ingraham 4-4-7 Another fourth in store 8-1
2 Marion Monaco M.Kakaley 2-6-7 First start since Dec 6-1
9 Truth In Action E.Carlson 5-6-2 Three straight 9 posts 20-1
8 Pembroke Street J.Pavia 9-2-8 Pavia barn still on cool side 9-2
7 B Contemporary A.Napolitano 2-8-5 Back from Vernon 15-1
4 Pegasus Man T.Buter 7-5-1 Overmatched 10-1
Sixth-$4,500 Clm.Pace;clm.price $5,000
7 Bond Blue Chip E.Carlson 1-7-9 Make it two in a row 3-1
1 Mysteriosa Hanover M.Kakaley 1-6-3 Just won her 10th of the yr 5-2
5 Monets Lilly M.Simons 4-3-2 Right around at the wire 4-1
8 No Mo Parking A.Napolitano 1-5-7 Has to overcome post 6-1
3 Skyworth H.Parker 2-5-8 Almost got it done at 80-1 10-1
9 A Golden Rose T.Jackson 5-3-4 Saddled way outside 5-1
6 JM Dancing Star J.Bartlett 2-5-5 Out of moves 12-1
2 Bathing Beauty B.Simpson 6-x-8 Washed away 15-1
4 Bravie Dex M.Romano 8-4-6 Often a long price 20-1
Seventh-$11,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $6,500 last 5
6 Keystone Thomas T.Jackson 3-2-7 In the right hands 4-1
2 Ax Man T.Buter 2-7-10 Grabs the place 6-1
5 House On Fire M.Simons 3-7-7 Drops down a peg in class 3-1
3 Florida Mac Attack A.Napolitano 3-2-8 Yet to seal the deal on lead 5-2
4 Pilgrims Chuckie J.Bartlett 1-8-3 May need a start 10-1
1 Stretch Limo M.Kakaley 6-1-6 Back to reality 5-1
7 Eagle Say L.Stalbaum 6-3-1 Comes from a cold stable 20-1
8 Whatnblazes G.Napolitano 2-5-3 Burned up 15-1
9 Shibboleth Hanover M.Romano 6-5-7 Hiding 12-1
Eighth-$8,500 Clm.Pace;clm.price $10,000
4 Riverdancer T.Buter 1-7-8 Team Buters newest 3-1
7 Twin B Passion G.Napolitano 1-1-1 Winning machine 5-2
8 Cheap N Easy J.Pavia 2-1-7 Fits well in here 4-1
6 Dill And Grace A M.Kakaley 2-2-6 Delaware based pacer 5-1
9 Firiel Hanover M.Simons 3-5-7 Best of the rest 12-1
2 Party At Joyces J.Kakaley 3-6-4 John driving at .114 15-1
3 Townline Debbie J.Bartlett 3-6-6 Bartlett the new driver 10-1
1 Hally M.Romano 5-4-6 Competitive field 6-1
5 Littlybrookecrusier E.Carlson 8-4-2 Stuck in neutral 20-1
Ninth-$13,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $9,500 last 5
2 Dash For The Cash T.Jackson 1-2-5 In good form 4-1
4 Ride In Style S.Cook 9-5-6 Player, if on gait 5-1
5 Cold Winner G.Napolitano 7-6-8 Saratoga invader 7-2
3 Marion Miss Julie E.Carlson 7-7-7 Gets needed class relief 3-1
7 Magnum Kosmos H.Parker 4-8-9 Having breaking woes 9-2
8 Kings Cavalier T.Buter 2-8-4 Been racing at Meadowlands 8-1
1 Pilgrims Honey M.Simons 8-4-8 Another making mistakes 10-1
6 A Fortunes Legacy M.Kakaley 5-7-1 No cash to be made here 12-1
Tenth-$14,000 Clm.Hndcp Pace;clm.price $15-20,000
6 Doinit Dragonstyle G.Napolitano 2-9-9 Longshot special 10-1
3 Cruisinthecoast A.McCarthy 1-2-1 In fine form 7-2
1 Dicey Miss H.Parker 2-4-2 Just missed vs similar 3-1
7 Runaway Rose M.Kakaley 1-3-4 Beat this class on the 4th 9-2
2 Natural Woman N J.Bartlett 4-8-2 Marks 2nd start since re-claim 6-1
9 Elodie T.Buter 3-2-3 This is tonights feature race 8-1
4 Trieste Seelster T.Jackson 1-4-3 Paces better at Harrahs 4-1
5 B Js Skye A.Napolitano 5-4-5 Ill take a pass 15-1
8 Trust My Heart J.Pavia 8-2-3 Its all a lie 20-1
Eleventh-$13,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $9,500 last 5
3 ENS Gliding Condor T.Buter 4-1-3 Tyler gets him home 4-1
1 Keepin The Chips E.Carlson 4-4-6 Carlson cooling down a little 3-1
4 Four Starz Robro M.Simons 5-4-3 Mikes choice over #3 & #7 12-1
5 In Nomine Patri A.McCarthy 1-5-3 Finally found a pulse 7-2
6 Berkshire M.Kakaley 6-3-1 Lost that late kick 9-2
7 Lets Go Baby Go D.Ingraham 1-6-7 Going nowhere in here 5-1
2 Wind Neath My Feet T.Jackson 5-6-3 Tends to tire 8-1
8 Bambino Hall G.Napolitano 1-7-6 Stuck with the eight post 10-1
Twelfth-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $6,500 last 5
8 Keystone Katherine G.Napolitano 5-3-10 The best bet 4-1
6 Real Joy E.Carlson 6-7-2 Likely favorite 3-1
4 Smokin N Grinin J.Pavia 5-1-3 Grey mare 7-2
5 Picked By An Angel M.Simons 5-7-5 Cant find her stride 9-2
1 Mikayla Rose J.Bartlett 7-2-3 Raced better as a 3yr old 6-1
7 Woes Jet Filly T.Buter 6-6-5 First start off the purchase 10-1
3 Four Starz Molly B.Simpson 2-2-5 Couldnt beat easier 8-1
2 Joyful Years M.Romano 5-7-7 Best years behind her 12-1
Thirteenth-$9,500 Cond.Pace;n/w 1 pm race life
7 The Real One M.Kakaley 2-2-2 Starts off the late double 3-1
6 Dropping Star J.Pavia 3-4-1 Morning line nailed this race 7-2
2 Have A Purpose T.Buter 2-8-3 Much improved 4-1
9 Dragon Or Angel B.Simpson 4-5-2 Won at the fair 8-1
4 Passion Moon J.Bartlett 5-2-3 Still learning 9-2
1 Sammys Magic Day L.Stalbaum 9-6-5 Forever maiden 10-1
3 Traveling Jeanie A.McCarthy 4-3-4 Watered down 6-1
5 Tell Rosie G.Napolitano 7-5-8 next 15-1
8 Im A Nice Girl B.Probber 6-8-6 One more race to go 20-1
Fourteenth-$9,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $4,000 last 5
9 My Gal Mykenna G.Napolitano 8-3-1 In front and drawing away 3-1
6 G G Roulette A.Napolitano 5-9-8 Its a Nap brother exacta 8-1
1 My Red Hot Mama A.McCarthy 4-9-5 Rounds out the trifecta 7-2
4 Scorpionette T.Jackson 4-8-5 Use in exotics 6-1
5 Prairie Ganache J.Bartlett 7-6-1 Done little since upset 9-2
3 So Feminine J.Pavia 8-3-7 Comes off a scratch sick 4-1
8 My Immortal M.Kakaley 7-4-5 A bomber 10-1
2 Tammibest D.Ingraham 8-5-7 One of the worst 15-1
7 Sharron R A.Buttitta 6-3-3 See you on Fri 20-1
ON THE MARK
By Mark Dudek
For The Times Leader
OLYMPICS
Total Gold Medals Over/under
USA 38.5
China 36.5
Russia 26.5
Great Britian 22.5
Australia 15.5
Germany 14.5
France 11.5
South Korea 10.5
Italy 9.5
Japan 8.5
BASEBALL
Odds to win the 2012 World Series
Team Open Current
New York Yankees 5/1 4/1
Texas Rangers 8/1 9/2
Washington
Nationals
25/1 8/1
Los Angeles Angels 6/1 10/1
San Francisco
Giants
15/1 10/1
Cincinnati Reds 20/1 12/1
Chicago White Sox 50/1 15/1
Detroit Tigers 8/1 15/1
Atlanta Braves 20/1 15/1
Los Angeles
Dodgers
30/1 15/1
Tampa Bay Rays 15/1 15/1
St. Louis Cardinals 20/1 18/1
New York Mets 80/1 20/1
Boston Red Sox 10/1 20/1
Pittsburgh Pirates 100/1 25/1
Miami Marlins 20/1 30/1
Arizona Diamond-
backs
20/1 30/1
Philadelphia Phillies 4/1 35/1
Toronto Blue Jays 35/1 40/1
Cleveland Indians 60/1 50/1
Baltimore Orioles 125/1 50/1
Milwaukee Brewers 30/1 80/1
Kansas City Royals 50/1 150/1
Oakland Athletics 100/1 200/1
Houston Astros 200/1 300/1
Colorado Rockies 30/1 300/1
Chicago Cubs 35/1 400/1
Minnesota Twins 75/1 400/1
Seattle Mariners 100/1 500/1
San Diego Padres 125/1 500/1
AME RI C A S L I NE
By Roxy Roxborough
BOXING REPORT: In the WBC junior welterweight title fight on July 14 in Las
Vegas, Nevada, Amir Khan is -$600 vs. Danny Garcia at +$450.
Larry Hinkle of Drums aced
the 90-yard fifth hole at Sand
Springs Country Club with a
wedge Thursday. Paul Hartz,
Joe Marotoccio and John Chaya
witnessed the hole-in-one.
Frank Schiel Jr. recorded a
hole-in-one of his own on the
152-yard 15th hole at Wyoming
Valley Country Club. Frank
Schiel Sr., Joe Patrizi, Ron Hum-
mer, Chet Blazick and Jim Tho-
mas witnessed the ace.
H O L E S - I N - O N E
L O C A L
C A L E N D A R
TODAY
PREP LEGION BASEBALL
(All games 5:30 p.m. unless noted)
Abington Blue at South Scranton
Dunmore at Abington White
South Scranton at Green Ridge
LITTLE LEAGUE
Section 5 9-10 Baseball
(at Back Mountain Little League)
Tuesdays winners, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays losers, 7:30 p.m.
Section 5 9-10 Softball
(at Old Forge Little League)
Tuesdays losers, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays winners, 7:30 p.m.
State Major Softball Tournament
(at State College Little League)
Bob Horlacher vs. Avon Grove, 12:30 p.m.
District 16 10-11 Baseball
South W-B or Avoca/Dupont at Mountain Top, 6
p.m.
District 3110-11 Baseball
Kingston/Forty Fort at West Pittston, 6 p.m.
District 16 Senior Baseball
Duryea/Pittston Twp. at Nanticoke, 5:30 p.m.
District 16 Junior Softball
Jenkins Twp. at TBA, 6 p.m.
THURSDAY
LITTLE LEAGUE
State Major Softball Tournament
(at State College Little League)
Bob Horlacher vs. Section 8 champ, 5 p.m.
H O R S E R A C I N G
Pocono Downs Results
Tuesday Jul 10, 2012
First - $4,500 Pace 1:54.3
4-Cosmic Illusion N (Br Simpson) 6.20 4.60 3.00
5-Buzzd On Sudzz (Ma Romano) 7.40 4.60
8-Mcrum N Coke (Ge Napolitano Jr) 10.60
EXACTA (4-5) $42.80
TRIFECTA (4-5-8) $420.20
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $105.05
SUPERFECTA (4-5-8-2) $2,204.20
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $110.21
Second - $8,500 Trot 1:55.3
1-Streetwise Hall (Jo Pavia Jr) 20.20 8.60 4.40
4-Tactical Caviar (Ho Parker) 3.60 2.60
2-Keystone Torch (Ge Napolitano Jr) 2.60
EXACTA (1-4) $76.80
TRIFECTA (1-4-2) $275.80
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $68.95
SUPERFECTA (1-4-2-3) $2,187.80
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $109.39
DAILY DOUBLE (4-1) $82.60
Third - $9,500 Pace 1:53.1
1-Keystone Suave (To Schadel) 15.60 6.60 2.20
4-Newspeak (An McCarthy) 6.20 2.20
2-Hes Shore Tan (Br Simpson) 2.10
EXACTA (1-4) $81.00
TRIFECTA (1-4-2) $136.00
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $34.00
SUPERFECTA (1-4-2-7) $976.80
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $48.84
Scratched: Alex In Wonderland
Fourth - $9,000 Trot 1:56.1
3-Che (Ge Napolitano Jr) 8.40 5.60 3.40
1-Quillz (Ty Buter) 6.00 3.60
8-D Lee More (Br Simpson) 4.20
EXACTA (3-1) $37.80
TRIFECTA (3-1-8) $166.00
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $41.50
SUPERFECTA (3-1-8-9) $601.00
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $30.05
Scratched: Gimme The Loot
Fifth - $4,500 Pace 1:54.1
5-Baffler (Ho Parker) 92.60 30.60 10.60
6-Answer The Bell (Ty Buter) 7.00 4.20
8-Absolutely Michael (An McCarthy) 6.00
EXACTA (5-6) $482.40
TRIFECTA (5-6-8) $5,198.40
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $1,299.60
SUPERFECTA (5-6-8-7) $20,039.60
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $1,001.98
PICK 3 (1-3-5) $463.00
Sixth - $6,000 Pace 1:53.3
2-Mountain Rocket (Er Carlson) 10.80 5.80 4.00
9-Tylers Echo N (Jo Pavia Jr) 15.80 7.60
8-Night Call (Ma Kakaley) 4.80
EXACTA (2-9) $120.20
TRIFECTA (2-9-8) $524.20
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $131.05
SUPERFECTA (2-9-8-3) $4,551.00
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $227.55
Seventh - $6,000 Trot 1:57.0
2-Tameka Seelster (Mi Simons) 12.80 2.80 3.00
5-Ready For Freddie (Ja Morrill Jr) 2.40 2.10
6-Sjs Caliente (An McCarthy) 2.60
EXACTA (2-5) $41.80
TRIFECTA (2-5-6) $94.00
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $23.50
SUPERFECTA (2-5-6-1) $411.00
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $20.55
Eighth - $21,000 Pace 1:51.0
5-Caviart Sarah (An McCarthy) 6.40 3.60 2.60
3-Odds On Aventure (Ja Morrill Jr) 2.60 2.20
1-Fashion Majorette (Er Carlson) 3.20
EXACTA (5-3) $12.00
TRIFECTA (5-3-1) $104.80
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $26.20
SUPERFECTA (5-3-1-7) $1,351.40
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $67.57
Ninth - $8,500 Trot 1:57.3
2-Red Victor (Er Carlson) 11.80 2.80 3.00
5-Little Rooster (Ge Napolitano Jr) 2.80 2.10
8-A Real Laser (Mi Simons) 6.00
EXACTA (2-5) $33.80
TRIFECTA (2-5-8) $176.20
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $44.05
SUPERFECTA (2-5-8-4) $734.40
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $36.72
PICK 4 (2-2-5-2 (4 Out of 4)) $597.00
Scratched: Linebriated
Tenth - $25,000 Pace 1:51.0
1-Billmar Scooter (Ty Buter) 4.00 2.40 2.40
3-Miss Annie J (Pa Berry) 7.00 5.40
2-Mystical Diva (Ja Morrill Jr) 3.60
EXACTA (1-3) $14.20
TRIFECTA (1-3-2) $63.60
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $15.90
SUPERFECTA (1-3-2-6) $215.60
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $10.78
Scratched: Ooh Bad Shark
Eleventh - $9,500 Pace 1:54.2
3-Mr Shadow (Ma Kakaley) 18.40 8.00 4.20
7-Talkin First (Mi Simons) 2.80 2.10
8-Mr Govianni Fra (Er Carlson) 7.20
EXACTA (3-7) $141.80
TRIFECTA (3-7-8) $3,735.40
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $933.85
SUPERFECTA (3-7-8-5) $18,847.60
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $942.38
Twelfth - $4,500 Pace 1:53.4
4-Ccs Lover N (Er Carlson) 4.20 2.40 2.10
1-Worthys Magic (Da Ingraham) 5.20 3.00
2-Mikes Hope (Ho Parker) 2.80
EXACTA (4-1) $16.40
TRIFECTA (4-1-2) $58.20
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $14.55
SUPERFECTA (4-1-2-8) $314.20
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $15.71
PICK 3 (1-3-4) $64.60
Thirteenth - $9,500 Trot 1:58.4
3-Angevine (Th Jackson) 16.20 8.00 3.60
7-Allusive (Mi Simons) 8.00 3.20
1-Perfect Omf (Ja Morrill Jr) 2.10
EXACTA (3-7) $105.20
TRIFECTA (3-7-1) $359.60
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $89.90
SUPERFECTA (3-7-1-6) $1,039.80
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $51.99
Scratched: Toms Miracle Gal
Fourteenth - $9,000 Pace 1:52.2
2-Thanks For Stoppin (Ja Morrill Jr) 4.60 3.00 2.40
6-Sisyphus (Ty Buter) 9.00 9.20
3-Night Train Shane (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3.00
EXACTA (2-6) $96.60
TRIFECTA (2-6-3) $448.60
50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $112.15
SUPERFECTA (2-6-3-5) $2,311.60
10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $115.58
LATE DOUBLE (3-2) $67.20
Total Handle-$375,720
S O C C E R
Major League Soccer
EASTERN CONFERENCE
........................................................... W LTPtsGFGA
Sporting Kansas City......................10 53 33 23 17
D.C. ...................................................10 53 33 34 22
New York.......................................... 9 54 31 32 27
Chicago ............................................ 8 64 28 21 21
Houston............................................ 6 57 25 22 24
New England ................................... 6 74 22 24 22
Columbus......................................... 6 64 22 17 17
Montreal ........................................... 6113 21 27 36
Philadelphia..................................... 5 92 17 18 18
Toronto FC....................................... 2114 10 18 33
WESTERN CONFERENCE
........................................................... W LTPtsGFGA
San Jose...........................................11 44 37 36 24
Real Salt Lake.................................11 63 36 31 21
Seattle............................................... 8 56 30 23 19
Vancouver ........................................ 8 46 30 19 19
Los Angeles..................................... 7102 23 28 29
Colorado........................................... 7101 22 25 24
Chivas USA ..................................... 5 75 20 11 18
Portland ............................................ 5 84 19 16 24
FC Dallas ......................................... 3 97 16 17 27
Wednesday, July 11
Vancouver at Toronto FC, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 14
Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Toronto FC at New England, 7:30 p.m.
Sporting Kansas City at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.
Vancouver at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
FC Dallas at Colorado, 9 p.m.
Real Salt Lake at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Portland, 11 p.m.
B A S E B A L L
Minor League Baseball
At A Glance
All Times EDT
North Division
W L Pct. GB
Lehigh Valley (Phillies) ........... 52 39 .571
Pawtucket (Red Sox) .............. 51 41 .554 1
1
2
Yankees ................................... 48 43 .527 4
Buffalo (Mets)........................... 46 45 .505 6
Syracuse (Nationals)............... 44 46 .489 7
1
2
Rochester (Twins) ................... 43 48 .473 9
South Division
W L Pct. GB
Charlotte (White Sox) ............. 50 42 .543
Norfolk (Orioles) ...................... 47 45 .511 3
Durham (Rays)......................... 43 49 .467 7
Gwinnett (Braves) ................... 43 49 .467 7
West Division
W L Pct. GB
Indianapolis (Pirates)............... 56 34 .622
Columbus (Indians) ................. 45 45 .500 11
Toledo (Tigers) ........................ 37 53 .411 19
Louisville (Reds) ...................... 33 59 .359 24
Tuesday's Games
No games scheduled
Wednesday's Games
Pacific Coast League at International League, 7:05
p.m.
Thursday's Games
Columbus at Indianapolis, 6:05 p.m., 1st game
Yankees at Syracuse, 7 p.m.
Yankees 2, Syracuse 0, 4 innings, comp. of susp.
game
Gwinnett at Louisville, 7:05 p.m.
Buffalo at Pawtucket, 7:05 p.m.
Toledo at Rochester, 7:05 p.m.
Durham at Charlotte, 7:15 p.m.
Lehigh Valley at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m.
Columbus at Indianapolis, 8:35 p.m., 2nd game
T R A N S A C T I O N S
Baseball
American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES Agreed to terms with
RHP Matthew Price and RHP Branden Kline on mi-
nor league contracts.
CHICAGO WHITE SOX Agreed to terms with C
Sammy Ayala on a minor league contract and as-
signed him to Bristol (Appalachian).
CLEVELAND INDIANS Agreed to terms with
RHPThomas White and RHPBenny Suarez on mi-
nor league contracts.
NEW YORK YANKEES Assigned OF Robert
Refsnyder to Charleston (SAL).
National League
MIAMI MARLINS Assigned OF Cody Keefer to
Jamestown (NYP).
Basketball
National Basketball Association
DETROITPISTONSNamed Kenny Jimenez en-
tertainment manager for game entertainment per-
formance teams.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS Signed F John Henson to
a two-year contract.
Hockey
National Hockey League
NEW JERSEY DEVILS Signed F Krys Barch.
OTTAWA SENATORS Signed D Tyler Eckford
to a two-year, two-way contract.
PHOENIX COYOTES Signed assistant to the
general manager/goaltender coach Sean Burke to
a multi-year contract extension.
ST. LOUIS BLUES Signed RW Jamie Langen-
brunner to a one-year contract. Traded RW B.J.
Crombeen and a 2014 fifth-round draft pick to Tam-
pa Bay for 2013 and 2014 fourth-round draft picks.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Signed RW Teddy
Purcell to a three-year contract extension through
the 2015-16 season.
Soccer
Major League Soccer
MLS Suspended New England M Kelyn Rowe
one game and fined himan undisclosed amount for
a reckless challenge that endangered the safety of
his opponent during Sundays game against New
York.
College
ALABAMANamedMax Norris womens assistant
tennis coach.
CREIGHTON Promoted sports information in-
tern Shannon Pivovar to assistant sports informa-
tion director. Named Glen Sisk assistant sports in-
formation director.
IMMACULATA Named Terrence Stewart mens
basketball coach.
IOWA Signed mens basketball coach Fran
McCaffery to a seven-year contract.
MISSOURI Announced junior QBAshton Glaser
will transfer.
SACRED HEART Named Kelly Killion and Kara
Powell womens assistant basketball coaches.
SOUTH CAROLINA-AIKEN Named Jason
Walck baseball recruiting coordinator, in addition to
his duties as assistant coach. Named DJ King as-
sistant baseball coach.
W H A T S O N T V
Today
CYCLING
8 a.m.
NBCSNTour de France, stage10, Macon to Bel-
legarde-sur-Valserine, France
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
7 p.m.
MLB Triple-A All-Star Game, at Buffalo, N.Y.
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
7 p.m.
CSN Double-A All-Star Game, at Reading
B O X I N G
Fight Schedule
July 13
At the UIC Pavilion, Chicago (ESPN2), Glen John-
son vs. Andrzej Fonfara, 10, light heavyweights-
;Jose Luis Castillo vs. Ivan Popoca, 10, welter-
weights.
July 14
At thePalms CasinoandResort, Las Vegas, Dmitry
Sukhotsky vs. Cornelius White, 12, for the vacant
IBF International light heavyweight title;Anthony
Mundine vs. Bronco McKart, 10, middleweights.
At Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas (HBO),
Danny Garcia vs. Amir Khan, 12, for Garcias WBC
and the vacant WBA Super World junior welter-
weight titles;Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathon Banks, 12,
heavyweights.
July 16
At WingHat Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan, Sonny Boy
Jaro vs. Toshiyuki Igarashi, 12, for Jaros WBC fly-
weight title;Takashi Uchiyama vs. Michael Fare-
nas, 12, for Uchiyamas WBA World super feather-
weight title.
C M Y K
THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 PAGE 3B
M A J O R L E A G U E B A S E B A L L
KANSAS CITY, Mo. The
number of games between in-
terleague rivals such as the Yan-
kees and Mets, Cubs and White
Sox, and Dodgers and Angels
will be reduced under Major
League Baseballs new schedule
format for 2013.
Players union head Michael
Weiner said Tuesday that in
most instances the rivalry
games will be cut from six to
either four or three. The new
format was caused by next
years move of the Houston As-
tros to the American League,
creating two 15-team circuits
and the need for interleague
play throughout the season.
It wasnt fair to have six
games against an opponent that
other teams in your division
didnt, Weiner said Tuesday
during a question-and-answer
session with the Baseball Writ-
ers Association of America.
The Mets, for example, would
say Why do we have to play the
Yankees six times every single
year when some of our division
opponents are playing teams
that arent traditionally as
strong? We understand weve
got to play the Yankees every
year. Thats OK. Why should we
play six?
Teams in a division will play
three games each against teams
in another division: for exam-
ple, the NL East vs. the AL Cen-
tral. The interleague rivalries
will be either one three-game
series or a home-and-home of
two games each, Weiner said.
There will be an exception in
years the rivals play the oppo-
site division for instance, the
Cubs and White Sox would play
six times in years the NL Cen-
tral plays the AL Central.
Baseballs new labor contract
says teams will play up to 20
interleague games a year. Wein-
er says the total is likely to be
close to the maximum.
It may be that you can come
up with a more workable sched-
ule by moving up to the higher
end of the interleague play
range as opposed to the lower
end, he said. So its not a
question that 19 or 20 is much
better than 18 in terms of in-
terleague play, its a question of
how to put the pieces of the
puzzle together.
A draft schedule has been giv-
en to the union, which is study-
ing it before MLB finalizes it
ahead of an anticipated Septem-
ber release.
Because of the two 15-team
leagues, two clubs will have to
open and close with interleague
games.
Thats not a plus of the sys-
tem, but the other plusses of
the system, going to 15 and 15,
were so overwhelming that we
live with that, Weiner said.
Interleague games will be
kept to a minimum in the final
four-to-six weeks of the regular
season.
A team could have two in-
terleague series in September,
but they wouldnt have two
away interleague series, so that
they wouldnt either have to
add a DH or lose their DH for
more than three games, he
said.
Interleague rivalries will be cut down
With a new schedule format
for 2013, series like the
Yankees vs. Mets will shrink.
By RONALD BLUM
AP Sports Writer
N L S T A N D I N G S
All Times EDT
East Division
W L Pct GB
Washington.................... 49 34 .590
Atlanta............................. 46 39 .541 4
New York ....................... 46 40 .535 4
1
2
Miami .............................. 41 44 .482 9
Philadelphia................... 37 50 .425 14
Central Division
W L Pct GB
Pittsburgh ..................... 48 37 .565
Cincinnati ...................... 47 38 .553 1
St. Louis........................ 46 40 .535 2
1
2
Milwaukee..................... 40 45 .471 8
Chicago......................... 33 52 .388 15
Houston ........................ 33 53 .384 15
1
2
West Division
W L Pct GB
Los Angeles................... 47 40 .540
San Francisco................ 46 40 .535
1
2
Arizona........................... 42 43 .494 4
San Diego ...................... 34 53 .391 13
Colorado ........................ 33 52 .388 13
Sunday's Games
Chicago Cubs 7, N.Y. Mets 0
Atlanta 4, Philadelphia 3
Colorado 4, Washington 3
Pittsburgh 13, San Francisco 2
Milwaukee 5, Houston 3, 10 innings
St. Louis 5, Miami 4
Cincinnati 4, San Diego 2
Arizona 7, L.A. Dodgers 1
Monday's Games
No games scheduled
Tuesday's Games
All-Star Game at Kansas City, MO, 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
No games scheduled
A L S T A N D I N G S
All Times EDT
East Division
W L Pct GB
New York ....................... 52 33 .612
Baltimore ........................ 45 40 .529 7
Tampa Bay ..................... 45 41 .523 7
1
2
Boston ............................ 43 43 .500 9
1
2
Toronto........................... 43 43 .500 9
1
2
Central Division
W L Pct GB
Chicago.......................... 47 38 .553
Cleveland ....................... 44 41 .518 3
Detroit ............................. 44 42 .512 3
1
2
Kansas City.................... 37 47 .440 9
1
2
Minnesota ...................... 36 49 .424 11
West Division
W L Pct GB
Texas ............................ 52 34 .605
Los Angeles ................. 48 38 .558 4
Oakland......................... 43 43 .500 9
Seattle ........................... 36 51 .414 16
1
2
Sunday's Games
Detroit 7, Kansas City 1
Tampa Bay 7, Cleveland 6
Toronto 11, Chicago White Sox 9
L.A. Angels 6, Baltimore 0
Oakland 2, Seattle 1, 13 innings
Texas 4, Minnesota 3, 13 innings
N.Y. Yankees 7, Boston 3
Monday's Games
No games scheduled
Tuesday's Games
All-Star Game at Kansas City, MO, 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
No games scheduled
A L L E A D E R S
BATTING
Trout, Los Angeles, .341; AJackson, Detroit, .332;
Konerko, Chicago, .329; Mauer, Minnesota, .326;
Beltre, Texas, .326; MiCabrera, Detroit, .324; Rios,
Chicago, .318.
RUNS
Kinsler, Texas, 63; Ortiz, Boston, 62; Granderson,
NewYork, 61; Bautista, Toronto, 59; De Aza, Chica-
go, 59; Cano, New York, 57; Choo, Cleveland, 57;
Trout, Los Angeles, 57.
RBI
Hamilton, Texas, 75; MiCabrera, Detroit, 71; Bautis-
ta, Toronto, 65; Fielder, Detroit, 63; ADunn, Chica-
go, 61; Willingham, Minnesota, 60; Encarnacion,
Toronto, 58.
HITS
MiCabrera, Detroit, 111; Jeter, New York, 111;
Beltre, Texas, 104; Cano, New York, 104; Kinsler,
Texas, 101; Rios, Chicago, 101; AdJones, Balti-
more, 98.
HOME RUNS
Bautista, Toronto, 27; Hamilton, Texas, 27; ADunn,
Chicago, 25; Encarnacion, Toronto, 23; Grander-
son, New York, 23; Ortiz, Boston, 22; Trumbo, Los
Angeles, 22.
N L L E A D E R S
BATTING
McCutchen, Pittsburgh, .362; MeCabrera, San
Francisco, .353; DWright, New York, .351; Ruiz,
Philadelphia, .350; Votto, Cincinnati, .348; CGon-
zalez, Colorado, .330; Prado, Atlanta, .321.
RUNS
CGonzalez, Colorado, 61; Bourn, Atlanta, 60;
McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 58; Pence, Philadelphia,
58; Braun, Milwaukee, 56; Holliday, St. Louis, 56;
DWright, New York, 56.
RBI
Beltran, St. Louis, 65; Braun, Milwaukee, 61; Kubel,
Arizona, 60; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 60; DWright,
New York, 59; CGonzalez, Colorado, 58; Bruce,
Cincinnati, 56; Holliday, St. Louis, 56.
HITS
MeCabrera, San Francisco, 119; McCutchen, Pitts-
burgh, 112; Bourn, Atlanta, 111; DWright, NewYork,
106; CGonzalez, Colorado, 104; Prado, Atlanta,
104; Holliday, St. Louis, 101.
HOME RUNS
Braun, Milwaukee, 24; Beltran, St. Louis, 20; Stan-
ton, Miami, 19; Bruce, Cincinnati, 18; McCutchen,
Pittsburgh, 18; Desmond, Washington, 17; CGon-
zalez, Colorado, 17.
AP PHOTOS
The American Leagues Jose Bautista, of the Toronto Blue Jays, catches a fly ball hit by National Leagues Ryan Braun, of the
Milwaukee Brewers, during the second inning of the Major League All-Star Game on Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo.
The American Leagues Justin Verlander, of the Detroit Tigers, misses a grounder from the
National Leagues Rafael Furcal, of the St. Louis Cardinals, in the first inning of the Major
League All-Star Game on Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo.
The National Leagues Rafael Furcal,
of the St. Louis Cardinals, hits a
triple Tuesday.
Cano said that he was pre-
paredfor a frigidreception, even
though it appeared to rattle him
every time his father, Jose, deliv-
ered a pitch that he popped up,
fouled off or grounded out.
Yankees teammates Curtis
Granderson and CC Sabathia
even interrupted the proceed-
ings to give father and son and a
pep talk, but it didnt do a whole
lot of good.
It was interesting, Grander-
son said. It was one of those
things where once it started, ev-
eryone else caught on, and the
performance that Robbie was
able to do just added to it. But
its like Robinson said, were the
Yankees, we get booed all the
time.
The booing didnt stop on
Tuesday night, either. While
fans cheered every other player
during pregame introductions
including fellow Yankees De-
rek Jeter and Granderson
they still jeered Cano when he
trotted out from the home du-
gout.
Yankees star Alex Rodriguez
sent Cano a text message of en-
couragement Monday night
He said, you know, hes a guy
thats looking out for me, Cano
saidandmanyothers came to
his defense.
Im sure it happens in every
ballpark, where theres the
hometown guy didnt make it,
and in Robbies defense, its hard
to pick three guys, White Sox
slugger Adam Dunn said. Its
kind of a tough spot to be put
in.
Brewers outfielder Ryan
Braunquestionedthepracticeof
having players pick the teams.
I understandwhy they have a
captain, but I alsofeel like it puts
guys in uncomfortable posi-
tions, he said, adding that hes
certain David Wright of the
Mets will be chosen next year,
whentheAll-Star gameis played
at Citi Field in New York.
You dont want to deal with
what Robinson dealt with,
Braun said.
The passionate reaction by
Royals fans created plenty of
drama, though, particularly in
an event that often becomes
stale by the time the first round
grinds to a conclusion.
Kansas City fans are better
than that, but I dont get on
them, said Chris Berman, who
called the derby for ESPN. I get
it, but the three guys he picked
were the three top guys.
Butler, a first-time All-Star,
did his best to deflect questions
about the booing. He said that
he appreciated Kansas City fans
for their support, and that he
spoke to Cano after the derby to
make sure everything was fine.
There are no hard feelings.
There never was, Butler said.
Me and Robbie are great
friends, were great competitors,
and love playing each other.
BOOS
Continued from Page 1B
6 and 7 at home against Ron
Washingtons Texas Rangers.
Jones, retiring at the end of
the season, also had one last
All-Star moment, pinch hitting
in the sixth and singling just
past second baseman Ian Kin-
sler and into right field. Jones
chuckled as the ball rolled
through.
Whether youre 19 or 40, we
are all equals here, Jones said
during his pregame speech to
the NL.
Harper, at 19 the youngest
position player in All-Star histo-
ry, had a shaky start when he
entered in the fifth. The herald-
ed rookie, wearing shiny gold
shoes, didnt flash a Gold Glove
and lost Mike Napolis routine
fly to left in the lights, allowing
it to drop behind him for a sin-
gle. He then caught Kinslers
bases-loaded flyball to end the
inning, earning cheers from the
crowd of 40,933 at Kauffman
Stadium, spruced up by a $250
million renovation that was
completed three years ago.
Harper did draw a walk and
tagged up on a long fly, but later
got himself hung up in a run-
down and tagged out.
Trout, among a record five
All-Star rookies, had a nice
showing against two very differ-
ent pitchers. The Angels out-
fielder singled and stole a base
against Dickeys knuckleball,
then drew a walk against Chap-
man and his 101 mph heat.
Cain pitched the 22nd perfect
game in big league history last
month. He didnt have to be
perfect in this one, allowing one
hit in two innings for the win.
For those guys to go out and
score five runs in the first inning
was definitely a little more re-
laxing for me, he said. But I
still tried to stay focused.
Cain was followed by 10 re-
lievers, with Jonathan Papelbon
getting the last out with a run-
ner on third base.
Verlander had a puzzling
outing. In games that count, he
hasnt allowed five runs in an
inning since April 2010, accord-
ing to STATS LLC. He became
the first All-Star to give up a
five-spot since Houstons Roger
Clemens in front of his home-
town fans in 2004.
It was pretty difficult for me
to get the ball down today, said
Verlander, who admitted he
approached this differently than
a regular-season start.
In a 35-pitch inning, he threw
five pitches clocked at 100 mph
and another at 101.
But I had fun, he said.
Thats why I dont try to throw
100 in the first inning. But this
is for the fans. It doesnt usually
work out too well for me.
A crowd clad in red, white
and blue T-shirts cheered during
pregame introductions for
hometown star Billy Butler, who
dropped his cap when he tried
to wave it. Fans booed the New
York Yankees Robinson Cano,
who angered local fans when he
bypassed Butler for Monday
nights Home Run Derby.
Not since Game 7 of Kansas
Citys 1985 World Series over
the Cardinals had the baseball
world descended on the Royals
ballpark, a rare 1970s beauty
known for its 322-foot-wide
fountain in right and the 105-
foot-high scoreboard topped by
a crown.
Cabrera, a former Yankee,
singled with one out in the first
and scored on a double to deep
right by Braun, the reigning NL
MVP.
ALL-STAR
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NL All-Stars 8, AL All-Stars 0
NL AB R H BI BB SO Avg.
C.Gonzalez dh............. 2 0 0 0 0 1 .000
a-Holliday ph-dh........... 1 1 1 1 0 0 1.000
e-C.Jones ph-dh.......... 1 0 1 0 0 0 1.000
h-Bourn ph-dh.............. 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Me.Cabrera cf .............. 3 2 2 2 0 0 .667
A.McCutchen cf ........... 2 0 1 0 0 0 .500
Braun lf .......................... 3 1 2 1 0 0 .667
Bruce rf ......................... 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Votto 1b......................... 3 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Freese 1b ..................... 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000
LaHair 1b...................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beltran rf........................ 1 1 0 0 1 0 .000
b-Harper ph-lf............... 1 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Posey c ......................... 2 1 0 0 1 0 .000
Ruiz c ............................ 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Sandoval 3b.................. 2 1 1 3 0 0 .500
D.Wright 3b .................. 2 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Uggla 2b ....................... 3 0 1 1 0 0 .333
Altuve 2b....................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Furcal ss ....................... 3 1 1 0 0 0 .333
g-S.Castro ph-ss ......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals............................ 37 8 10 8 3 6
AL AB R H BI BB SO Avg.
Jeter ss........................... 2 0 1 0 0 0 .500
c-A.Cabrera ph-ss......... 1 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Cano 2b .......................... 2 0 1 0 0 0 .500
d-Kinsler ph-2b.............. 2 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Hamilton lf ...................... 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Trout lf............................. 1 0 1 0 1 0 1.000
Bautista rf........................ 1 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Trumbo rf........................ 2 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Fielder 1b ....................... 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Konerko 1b..................... 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---
Mauer 1b ........................ 1 0 1 0 0 0 1.000
Beltre 3b......................... 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Mi.Cabrera 3b................ 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Andrus 3b....................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ortiz dh........................... 2 0 1 0 0 0 .500
f-Butler ph-dh................. 2 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Napoli c........................... 2 0 1 0 0 1 .500
Wieters c ........................ 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Granderson cf ................ 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ad.Jones cf .................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals ............................. 31 0 6 0 3 7
NL .................................................5003000008100
AL..................................................0000000000 60
b-walked for Beltran in the 5th. c-walked for Jeter in
the 5th. d-flied out for Cano in the 5th. g-flied out for
Furcal in the 8th.
LOBNL 5, AL 8. 2BBraun. 3BBraun, Sand-
oval, Furcal. HRMe.Cabrera, off M.Harrison.
RBIsHolliday, Me.Cabrera 2, Braun, Sandoval 3,
Uggla. SBTrout.
Runners left in scoring positionNL 2 (Votto,
Freese); AL 5 (Kinsler 2, Mi.Cabrera, Trumbo, Wie-
ters). RISPNL 3 for 8; AL 0 for 7.
Runners moved upPosey, Granderson. GIDP
Hamilton, Mi.Cabrera.
DPNL 2 (Furcal, Votto), (Furcal, Altuve, Freese).
NL IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
M.Cain W................... 2 1 0 0 0 1 29 0.00
G.Gonzalez............... 1 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.00
Strasburg................... 1 1 0 0 1 0 17 0.00
Kershaw..................... 1 2 0 0 1 0 27 0.00
Dickey........................ 1 1 0 0 0 1 15 0.00
Hamels....................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0.00
Kimbrel.......................
2
3 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.00
Chapman...................
1
3 0 0 0 1 1 12 0.00
Miley...........................
1
3 1 0 0 0 0 11 0.00
Hanrahan...................
1
3 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.00
Papelbon ...................
1
3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.00
AL IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Verlander L .............. 1 4 5 5 2 2 35 45.00
Nathan ...................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.00
Price ......................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.00
M.Harrison............... 1 4 3 3 0 0 20 27.00
Weaver..................... 1 0 0 0 1 0 15 0.00
Sale........................... 1 2 0 0 0 1 13 0.00
R.Cook ..................... 1 0 0 0 0 2 11 0.00
Ji.Johnson ............... 1 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.00
Rodney..................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.00
Inherited runners-scoredHanrahan 1-0, Papel-
bon 1-0. HBPby Dickey (Konerko). WPHanra-
han.
UmpiresHome, Gerry Davis; First, Jim Joyce;
Second, Brian Runge; Third, Tony Randazzo;
Right, Brian Knight; Left, Lance Barksdale.
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O L Y M P I C S
Fashion statements for U.S.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
Berets are back for the U.S. Olympic
team.
The team unveiled buttoned-up,
refined uniforms designed by Ralph
Lauren Tuesday for the opening cere-
mony at the London Olympics.
Men will wear navy blue blazers with
the Olympic team patch, along with a
red and navy tie, and cream-colored
flat-front pants. Women will pair the
blazers with scarves with red, white
and blue stripes, and a knee-length
cream-colored skirt.
All the team members will top off
their uniforms with navy berets high-
lighted with red and white stripes.
The marketing folks can only hope
these berets go over as well as they did
in 2002, when the U.S. team wore
powder-blue berets at the Winter Olym-
pics that became instant hits and quick-
ly sold out at stores around Salt Lake
City.
The company said in a statement the
outfits aim to embody the spirit of
American athleticism and sportsman-
ship.
Ralph Lauren also is dressing the
Olympic and Paralympic teams for the
closing ceremony and providing casual
clothes to be worn around the Olympic
Village. Nike has created many of the
competition uniforms for the U.S. and
outfits for the medal stand.
WADA chief: Cheats should
withdraw before Games
MONTREAL The head of the
World Anti-Doping Agency has a mess-
age for drug cheats: Withdraw from
your Olympic teams and stay away
from the London Games.
WADA President John Fahey says
athletes will face the most severe anti-
doping program in Olympic history
and stand only a small chance of escap-
ing detection.
With less than three weeks until the
opening ceremony, Fahey says if you
are a doping athlete and you are plan-
ning to compete in London then you
must withdraw from your Olympic
team.
He urged athletes to collectively
take more responsibility for the sake of
clean competition.
Agent: Bolt feeling good
LONDON Usain Bolts agent says
the three-time Olympic champion is
back in full training and feeling good.
Ricky Simms tells The Associated
Press that the Jamaican sprinter is fit
ahead of the defense of his titles in the
100, 200 and 4x100 at the London
Games.
The holder of the world record in
both sprint distances, Bolt lost to Yo-
han Blake in the 100 and 200 at recent
Jamaican Olympic trials. He had his
right hamstring stretched out by a
trainer after the 200.
Bolt pulled out of the Monaco Dia-
mond League meet on July 20 his
last race before the Olympics with
what his coach called a slight prob-
lem. Britains Daily Telegraph said on
Tuesday that Bolt flew to Germany last
week for treatment on a tight hamstr-
ing.
The Associated Press
I N B R I E F
AP PHOTO
U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte
models the official Team USA Opening
Ceremony Parade Uniform. As an
official outfitter of the U.S. Olympic
and Paralympic Teams, Ralph Lauren
has designed Team USAs Official
Opening and Closing Ceremony Pa-
rade Uniforms as well as a collection
of village wear apparel and accesso-
ries. The company said the goal was
to show the spirit of American athlet-
icism and sportsmanship.
SAO PAULO More than ever, it
will be all or nothing for Brazils soccer
team at the London Olympics.
Brazil has always been under pres-
sure to win the gold medal, the only sig-
nificant title it doesnt have in soccer,
but in London there will be a lot more at
stakefor thefive-timeworldchampions.
Brazil will be one of the few teams
with most of its top players, and failure
in London will likely cost coach Mano
Menezes his jobaheadof the2014World
Cup which Brazil will host.
There will be high expectations from
everyone in the soccer-mad nation, in-
cluding fans, local media and soccer of-
ficials.
The Brazilian federation has already
said winning gold is the priority and
hinted that a disappointing result will
inevitably prompt changes as Brazil en-
ters the final stretch of its preparations
for hosting the World Cup.
Most of the players on Brazils Olym-
pic team will likely play in the World
Cup, too, and the competition in Lon-
don will give many of the promising
young players a chance to prove their
worth.
We know that our final evaluation
ahead of the World Cup will be done
during the Confederations Cup next
year, when we will play with a team
whichwont berestrictedbytheagelim-
it, Menezes said after announcing Bra-
zils squad on Thursday.
But its obvious that we need to play
well in the Olympics to reinforce the
convictions that wehaveabout theteam
so far.
Few teams will showcase their top
players at the Olympics, which has an
under-23 rule with only three players
above that cutoff allowed per nation,
but Brazils young squad will include
names such as Neymar, Lucas, Alex-
andre Pato, Paulo Henrique Ganso, Os-
car and Leandro Damiao.
We have a strong group, we are tak-
ing players who are regular starters for
some topclubs today, Menezes said. A
lot of the youngplayers will get a chance
to start earning a spot in the squad.
Something that wasnt certain before
can start becoming a reality for them
during the Olympics.
Brazils overage players in London
will be ACMilan defender Thiago Silva,
Real Madrid left back Marcelo and FC
Porto striker Hulk.
Many in Brazil praised the squad
picked by Menezes for the Olympics,
but there were critics, too.
I dont agree with the players he se-
lected, said former Brazil striker Ro-
mario, now a congressman. He
shouldve called players who are more
respected abroad. There are plenty of
other over-23 players he couldve select-
ed.
Brazil soccer fear: Win gold or else?
AP PHOTO
Brazils soccer coach Mano Menezes could have his job on the line in London.
A losing performance could cost him his job ahead of the 2014 World Cup.
Despite its storied history in the sport, Brazil has never won Olympic gold.
Pressure is on the South American
power, which will host the next
World Cup with high expectations.
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
OXFORD, England Roger Ban-
nister returnedtothe trackwhere he
broke the 4-minute barrier for the
mile 58 years ago, walking slowly
but smiling broadly as he carriedthe
Olympic torch across the finish line
Tuesday just 17 days before the start
of the London Games.
The 83-year-old Bannister walked
30 yards along the track, holding the
Olympic torch aloft in his left hand
as hundreds cheered for a man who
is an embodiment of sporting
achievement in Britain.
In a way, Im back in the sport
that I belong to, he said. I spent 10
years training before I broke the 4-
minute mile.
Bannister who shattered an an-
kle in a car accident in 1975 and
didnt run again put his walking
cane aside and leaned on a young
manto descendthree stairs fromthe
podium where the Olympic torch
was lit to start the days relay.
He walked down the track before
handing the torch to an Oxford doc-
toral student Nicola Byrom, who ran
a full lap wearing the white torch-
bearer uniform.
Bannister declined to wear the
uniform, fueling speculation that
the Oxford-educated neurologist
may put on the outfit to light the
cauldronat theopeningceremonyin
London on July 27.
Bannister is among those consid-
ered a candidate to light the caul-
dron.
He refused to speculate, saying he
was fully focused on Tuesdays torch
relay event.
Bannister said he felt right at
home on the track where he ran the
mile in 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds on
May 6, 1954. The Iffley Road track is
now called the Roger Bannister
track.
Its an honor to be included in a
list of torch carriers, which has in-
cludedinjuredsoldiers backfromAf-
ghanistanandother places, Bannis-
ter said.
The strongwinds ona chilly, rainy
Tuesday reminded him of that his-
toric day when the weather was so
bad that I nearly decided not to at-
tempt it.
In retrospect, Im glad because if
I hadnt attemptedit that dayI might
not have had another chance, Ban-
nister said.
Also in attendance Tuesday was
Sebastian Coe, the former two-time
Olympic 1,500-meter gold medalist
and mile record-holder who chairs
the organizing committee for the
London Games.
He called Bannister one of Bri-
tains national treasures of sport.
Breaking the four-minute mile as
a mark of athletic achievement is
central in the history of our sport,
Coe said. He paved the way for
what we didinthe late 70s andearly
80s.
Despite attending eight Olympics
one as an athlete and seven as a
spectator Bannister never wonan
Olympic medal. He finished fourth
in the 1,500 meters at the 1952 Hel-
sinki Games.
Had Bannister won the Olympic
gold in Helsinki, he probably would
have retired and the first sub-4-min-
ute mile would have been achieved
by someone else. Instead, he com-
peted for another two years and at-
tacked the mile landmark.
Bannister scheduled his attempt
for May 6, 1954. The weather was
miserable rainy, cool and windy.
He only decided to make the at-
tempt when he saw the English flag
from a neighboring church start to
flutter more gently as the race time
approached.
He was paced by English runners
Chris Brasher and Chris Chataway.
Brasher ran the first lap in 58 sec-
onds and the first half-mile in 1:58.
Chataway moved to the front and
tookthemthroughthreelaps in3:01.
Bannister had to run the final lap in
59 seconds and did.
Bannister had a distinguished 40-
year medical career since retiring af-
ter the 1954 Empire Games. He was
knighted in 1975.
He was among number of sport-
ing celebrities carrying the Olympic
flame on Tuesday.
At Henley-on-Thames, five-time
Olympic rowing goldmedalist Steve
Redgrave carried the torch in his left
and an oar in his right as he helped
steer a boat to the Leander rowing
club.
To have my hands on the torch is
pretty special, he said.
Bannister returns to historic site for honor
AP PHOTO
The Olympic Flame is passed between Sir Roger Bannister and Oxford doctoral student Nicola Byrom on
Tuesday on the running track at Iffley Road Stadium in Oxford, England, the venue where he made history.
Felt right at home
AP FILE PHOTO
Britains Roger Bannister became
the first runner to break the four-
minute mile on May 6, 1954. He is
a candidate to light the cauldron
to open the 2012 Games.
By BARBARA SURK
Associated Press
LONDON It has been a tough few
months at the pockmarked concrete
high-rise known as Fred Wigg Tower.
First therewas thefire, whichleft dozens
temporarily homeless. Then came the
rash of burglaries of fire-damaged apart-
ments. And nowthe British army will be
putting a battery of high-velocity mis-
siles on the roof.
The defense ministry says the mis-
siles, capable of shooting down a hi-
jacked aircraft, are a key piece in the
elaborate jigsaw of security for the Lon-
don Olympics, which start July 27. But
many residents of the east London pub-
lic housing project were dismayed to
find themselves suddenly on the coun-
terterrorism front line.
Its kind of scary now, to be honest,
said Iqbal Hossain, who lives in the
building withhis wife andthree children
aged 2 to 14. If its about safety for the
Olympics, what about safety for us? If
there is a terrorist attack, the first thing
they are going to attack is the missiles.
AHigh Court judge rejected that argu-
ment Tuesday, quashing a challenge by
locals. Judge Charles Haddon-Cave said
the missiles presentednoreal threat to
residents and were a necessary part of
Olympic security.
The missiles will be installed within
days on the 17-story tower, one of six
sites around London where surface-to-
air missiles will be stationed as part of a
vast security operation for games that
run through Aug. 12. Rapier or smaller
missiles also will be located atop anoth-
er apartment building, at a reservoir and
on farmland in east London, and along
hillsides in the south of the city.
Its all part of a ring of steel protecting
the games, which officials acknowledge
are a tempting target for terrorists.
The security operation includes 7,500
soldiers, thousands of police and 13,200
private security guards, as well as RAF
fighter jets on standby at nearby air
bases anda helicopter carrier mooredon
the River Thames.
Defense Secretary Philip Hammond
has said the precautions are intended to
provide both reassurance and a power-
ful deterrent.
Britains official terror threat level
stands at substantial, the middle point
ona five-point scale, indicatinganattack
is a strong possibility.
Intelligence officials say there has
been an expected increase in chatter
among extremist groups ahead of the
Olympics but they have uncovered no
specific or credible threats to the games.
Among many residents at Fred Wigg
Tower, theres a feeling of resignation.
I think they have to put (them) some-
where, said Edita Younas, walking her
childrenback froma nearby school. But
why does it have to be us?
From fire
and burglary
to Olympics
and missiles
A very bizarre year for a London
apartment building is about to get
even stranger during the Games.
By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press
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S P O R T S
U.S. District Judge Sam
Sparks had thrown out Arm-
strongs initial 80-page com-
plaint Monday, but invited him
to submit a new one that was
shorter, more to the point and
less about his career and person-
al battles with anti-doping offi-
cials.
Armstrongs attorneys refiled
a 25-page suit arguing that USA-
DA violates athletes constitu-
tional rights, that the agency
doesnt have the jurisdiction to
bring the charges and that it
may have violated federal law in
its investigation.
Armstrong wants the court to
rule by Saturday, his deadline to
either accept USADAs charges
and sanctions or send his case to
arbitration.
An Armstrong spokesman de-
clined immediate comment on
the USADA bans issued Tues-
day.
Under USADA rules, Moral,
Marti and Ferrari had until Mon-
day to challenge the allegations
against them in arbitration or
ask for a five-day extension. If
they did not respond, USADA
could impose sanctions.
Although none lives in the
U.S., USADA says the ban blocks
them from participating in any
sport that falls under the World
Anti-Doping Agency code.
The respondents chose not
to waste resources by moving
forward with the arbitration
process, which would only re-
veal what they already know to
be the truth of their doping ac-
tivity, said Travis Tygart, chief
executive of USADA.
Theres been no indication
from USADA that any of the
three men who each received
the maximum punishment is
cooperating with investigators.
Armstrong was granted his ex-
tension while he files his court
case. Also charged and granted
an extension was Armstrongs
former team manager, Johan
Bruyneel.
Another team doctor, Pedro
Celaya, also has been charged
and faced the same Monday
deadline. A USADA spokeswo-
man declined to say if Celaya
asked for an extension or for his
case to go to arbitration.
USADA filed the charges
against Armstrong and the oth-
ers in June, laying out what it
calls a vast doping conspiracy on
Armstrongs teams when he was
winning the Tour de France from
1999-2005.
Moral, who lives in Spain, was
the team physician from 1999-
2003. According to USADA, he
helped riders use banned blood
transfusion techniques to help
boost endurance. He also helped
them use banned performance-
enhancing drugs including the
blood-booster EPO and steroids.
Moral could not immediately
be reached for comment by tele-
phone or email.
Ferrari, who lives in Italy, was
a consulting doctor for Arm-
strong and the U.S. Postal Ser-
vice and Discovery Channel
teams from 1999-2006, accord-
ing to USADA. USADA said Fer-
rari developed a special mixture
of testosterone and olive oil to
be placed under the tongue to
help riders recover from races
and training. He also helped ad-
vised riders how to use EPO and
avoid detection.
Ferraris lawyer could not be
immediately reached for com-
ment and there was no answer at
Ferraris home. The doctor al-
ready was banned for life by the
Italian cycling federation in
2002.
Marti, of Spain, who worked
for the U.S. Postal Service, Dis-
covery from 1999-2007 and then
Astana, helped deliver perform-
ance-enhancing drugs to riders
in Europe and helped with injec-
tions, USADA said.
Permanently banning these
individuals from sport is a pow-
erful statement that protects the
current and next generation of
athletes from their influence,
and preserves the integrity of fu-
ture competition, Tygart said.
BANS
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ty to play a game like this. I want
our young men to understand
were playing a game. Theyre
not getting paid for what they
do.
Stanchak was impressed by
that enthusiasm.
I am thrilled to name Jason
as our new head baseball
coach, he said in a press re-
lease. His experience as a stu-
dent-athlete here will be a tre-
mendous asset to our baseball
program.
His passion for the university
and the game of baseball is un-
matched and I amconfident that
he will lead our baseball pro-
gram to a high level of success.
McManus became coach of
the Riverside junior high team
in 2005 and led it to a Lackawan-
na League championship in
2007. He took over the junior
varsity in 2009 and also worked
with the varsity team where he
credits head coach Dan Dig-
wood as a mentor.
In the summer, McManus was
the Old Forge Junior Legion
coach in 2008 before moving to
the Senior program for 2009-11.
He led the Old Forge Legion
team to a 2010 playoff appear-
ance.
McManus lives in Larksville
and is employed by RCN Corpo-
ration as a Development and
Quality Specialist.
MCMANUS
Continued fromPage 1B
VILLIE-MORGON, France
The longtime problem of doping
hit the Tour de France head-on
when a French rider was arrest-
ed at his team hotel and sus-
pended by his team Tuesday.
Police made their move on the
Tours first rest day in arresting
Cofidis cyclist Remy Di Grego-
rio, with judicial officials saying
two other people suspected of
supplying the Frenchman with
banned substances were also ar-
rested one along with the rid-
er in Bourg-en-Bresse, and an-
other in Marseille.
The officials requested ano-
nymity because they were not
authorized to speak publicly as
the investigation is ongoing.
Cyclings premier showcase
event has long been dogged by
doping scandals.
Two-time winner Alberto Con-
tador of Spain is sitting out this
year to serve a doping ban from
the 2010 race, while seven-time
Tour champion Lance Arm-
strong has been charged with
participating in a vast conspiracy
by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
The American has declared his
innocence and is asking a federal
court to block USADAs case.
Di Gregorios arrest comes af-
ter an investigation that began
last June and is led by the
French police agency responsib-
le for doping investigations,
OCLAESP, and Marseille police.
(The police) have followed
Remys actions for a good
while, Cofidis manager Yvon
Sanquer said at a news confer-
ence. If I had ever been aware
or anyone else had been aware,
Remys time with the team
would have been over the very
moment when we learned of it.
Sanquer, who took up his post
two days before the start of the
race, said he found out about the
arrest from po-
lice just before
the team went
on a training
ride in the
morning.
Sanquer said
Di Gregorios
teammates re-
acted with a mix of anger and
devastation ... when I explained
the situation to them, it was
painful for them. There were
tears.
The 26-year-old Di Gregorio
was in 35th place after Mondays
ninth stage. The Marseille native
turned pro in 2005 with French
team Francaise des Jeux, and
was once considered one of the
most promising young French
riders.
When the investigation began,
Di Gregorio was riding for Asta-
na. He won one stage in the 2011
Paris-Nice race with the Kazahk
team. This season, he has had
one stage win, in the Spanish
Tour of Asturias in April.
Sanquer said he believed Di
Gregorio, who recently became
a father, didnt understand the
breadth of what he was doing
and the seriousness of what he
could be doing if the accusa-
tions turn out to be true.
Cycling is about beautiful
moments, and there also very
difficult ones. This is one, San-
quer said. There are other
things sickness, injury ... its
part of a series of things that
riders have to get through.
In the 2008 Tour de France,
Cofidis pulled out of the race fol-
lowing Italian rider Cristian Mo-
renis positive test for testoster-
one.
In 2004, French police arrest-
ed then-Cofidis riders David Mil-
lar of Britain and Cedric Vasseur
of France in another doping in-
vestigation involving the team
and seized male hormones, EPO
and amphetamines.
Another former Cofidis rider,
Phillipe Gaumont, accused sev-
eral of his teammates and the
team doctor at the time of wide-
spread doping.
T O U R D E F R A N C E
Doping arrests hit
race on rest day
French rider Remy Di Gregorio
and two others face charges
for banned substances.
By GREG KELLER
Associated Press
Di Gregorio
OLD FORGE Hope Jones
handled all 18 outs herself in a
no-hitter to lift Bob Horlacher
to a shutout of host Old Forge,
3-0, Tuesday night when the
Section 5 9-10-year-old softball
tournament opened.
Jones struck out 17 and
caught a pop-up for the other
out. Sarah Kuderka and Dela-
ney Romanchick had the games
only hits. Corianne Holzman
struck out 11 in the loss.
Carbino Club 9,
Pittston Twp./Duryea 5
Winning pitcher Karli Muto
struck out 13 and had two hits
to lead Carbino Club. Emily
Yanias also had two hits.
Alexa McHugh had a single
and double for Pittston Town-
ship/Duryea.
DISTRICT 16
JUNIOR BASEBALL
Plains 13, Avoca/Dupont 3
Dave Ceklosky earned the
victory on mound and went
2-for-4 at the plate with a triple
to lead Plains to the five-inning
victory. Tyler Kurilla added
three hits for Plains, including a
double, while Matt Monaghan
chipped in two hits.
Austin Smithonic led Avoca/
Dupont with two hits.
DISTRICT 31
JUNIOR BASEBALL
Kingston/Forty Fort 4,
Back Mtn/Harveys Lake 2
Dillon Yuhas recorded three
hits and earned the victory on
the mound. L.J. Wesneski and
Tyler Wozniak each had a dou-
ble while Kyle Yusko and Mi-
chael Conway each had a hit.
Cole and Eckert each had hits
in the loss.
DISTRICT 16
10-11 BASEBALL
South Wilkes-Barre 15,
Avoca/Dupont 9
Nick Pugh, Anthony Macko
and Mike Krasnavage combined
on the mound for the win on
Monday.
Pugh and Macko each struck
out three. Caden Strobel led the
offense with a single, a triple
and four RBI. South Wilkes-
Barre will play at undefeated
Mountain Top at 6 p.m. today.
Avoca/Duponts offense was
led by Jake Roguskie and Dylan
Lukachko.
HANOVER TOURNAMENT
8-9 BASEBALL
Mountain Top Red 7,
Nanticoke 6
In a game played Monday,
Mountain Top Red prevailed in
nine innings to advance to the
tournament finals.
Red was led by Marcus Vie-
ney (two hits, two RBI) and
Colin Williams (two hits),
while Justin McCune picked up
the win in relief.
Nanticokes Joey Day had
three hits while Nick Matson,
Trevor Kruczek, Ethan Egenski
and Devyn Sura each had two
hits apiece. Owen Brown
picked up two RBI.
L I T T L E L E A G U E R O U N D U P
DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER
Nanticokes Dylan Szchowski (15) comes home on a ball to the backstop, beating a Dunmore pitcher to the plate to score in Tues-
days Section 5 Little League 9-10 tournament game. Results of the game were not reported.
Horlacher softball tosses no-hitter
DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER
Nanticokes Jayden Herald winds up to deliver a pitch during
Tuesdays game with Dunmore at Back Mountain Little League.
The Times Leader staff
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
What makes golf so appealing is
that it can be played for a life-
time.
And the dreams that go with it
dont expire easily, either.
Such is the case of Tim The-
len. His name might not be fa-
miliar outside the PGA of Amer-
ica or southeast Texas. Thelen
spent his career as a golf profes-
sional, working at a country club
in College Station and a resort in
New Ulm, and once giving les-
sons at a driving range that since
has been replaced by a Wal-
Mart.
He was good enough to play
college golf at Houston Baptist
a Scottish kid named Colin
Montgomerie was on his team
but he never made it through
Q-school, and that was before
there was an alternative like the
Web.com Tour. Back then, there
wasnt even a web. The one year
he reached the final stage of Q-
school, he was 38. And while
there was a developmental tour
and Thelen had conditional sta-
tus, he also had a steady income
and an 11-year-old son.
Thelen won the Club Pro
Championship twice and played
in the PGA Championship nine
times without ever making the
cut. He played in 22 regular PGA
Tour events, through his status
as a club pro or Monday qualify-
ing, and made four cuts and the
grand sum of $78,742 over 15
years.
But as he approached his 50th
birthday, a conversation with
the late club pro Bob Boyd
changed everything.
He played on the European
Senior Tour. This was late 2009
and he had been playing for five
years, and he loved it over
there, Thelen said Tuesday
morning from his home in Col-
lege Station. Its different over
there. But its like I told my wife,
theres an opportunity to make
money and well see the world.
It has turned into so much
more than he expected.
Two weeks ago in Munich,
with wife Lucinda on the bag,
Thelen holed out with a 6-iron
for an albatross on the par-5
opening hole in the Berenberg
Bank Masters. On the back nine,
with Bernhard Langer and Barry
Lane among those chasing him
down, Thelen closed with three
birdies on the last four holes to
win.
Bags packed, hotel booked,
they headed off to Switzerland
for the Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors
Open. This time, it was a pair of
Ryder Cup captains former
world No. 1 Ian Woosnam and
Mark James applying the
pressure. Thelen made two late
birdies to thwart the charge and
won again.
And so ended his six-week
journey that began in Michigan
for the Senior PGA Champion-
ship and took him to Spain, En-
gland, Holland, Germany, Swit-
zerland and finally back home to
Texas for two weeks.
That allowed the 51-year-old
Thelen time to reflect before
heading back over to Turnberry
for the Senior British Open.
I had a really good career as a
club pro, said Thelen, who re-
signed from The Falls when he
earned his European Senior
card. Winning the Club Pro
Championship twice, winning
the National Assistant Pro
Championship once ... I knew I
could play. I didnt know I could
reach the level I have today. You
always dream of playing on a
tour, and I never lost focus. But
as a golf pro, you have to find
time to play and practice.
Every golf professional has
that opportunity, he said.
P R O G O L F
European (working) vacation for Texas club pro
By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
C M Y K
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MIAMI Rashard Lewis
has decided to join the Miami
Heat, becoming yet another
shooting option for the reign-
ing NBA champions.
Agent Tony Dutt said the
free agent forward and the
Heat agreed to terms on Tues-
day, and Lewis is expected to
sign his contract Wednesday in
Miami. Lewis decision comes
just four days after Ray Allen
agreed to accept an offer from
Miami.
Allen and Lewis were Seattle
teammates for five seasons,
from 2003 through 2007 and
both figure to fit perfectly into
Miamis plan to surround Le-
Bron James, Dwyane Wade and
Chris Bosh with even more
shooters who can stretch de-
fenses.
Allens 2,718 made 3-pointers
are the most in NBA history,
and Lewis ranks fifth among
active players with 1,690 makes
from beyond the arc.
Lewis will make the veteran
minimum from Miami for this
coming season, worth about
$1.3 million. Hes picking up
another $13.7 million because
the final year of his most re-
cent contract a $118 million,
six-year pact was bought
out earlier this offseason by
New Orleans, who acquired the
6-foot-10 forward in a trade
with Washington and then
waived him.
Allen and Lewis are both
likely to be introduced by the
Heat on Wednesday, once
procedural matters like phys-
icals and paperwork are com-
pleted. Teams may start sign-
ing their free agents when the
leagues moratorium officially
ends at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
Slowed by left knee prob-
lems this past season, Lewis
averaged 7.8 points in 28
games for Washington. For his
career, hes averaged 16.1
points per game with Seattle,
Orlando and Washington.
Source: Warriors trade
Dorell Wright to 76ers
OAKLAND, Calif. A per-
son familiar with the decision
says the Golden State Warriors
have agreed to trade starting
small forward Dorell Wright to
the Philadelphia 76ers for the
rights to a player currently in
Europe.
The person, who spoke on
condition of anonymity be-
cause teams cant announce
until the free agency moratori-
um ends Wednesday, said
Golden State would receive a
player the 76ers have playing
in Europe.
The move frees up about $4
million in salary cap space for
Golden State, which drafted
North Carolina small forward
Harrison Barnes seventh over-
all two weeks ago. The War-
riors now have about $8 mil-
lion to spend before going into
the luxury tax. Wright aver-
aged 16.4 points in the 2010-11
season but slipped to 10.3
points under rookie coach
Mark Jackson last season.
Jenkins signs with Hawks
ATLANTA John Jenkins
and his jump shot made a good
first impression with the Atlan-
ta Hawks.
Jenkins signed his rookie
contract with the Hawks min-
utes before joining Tuesdays
opening of the teams rookie
camp.
Coach Larry Drew was im-
pressed. He says Jenkins is one
of the best shooters he has
seen in quite some time.
Jenkins led the Southeastern
Conference in scoring two
straight years at Vanderbilt.
The 6-foot-4 Jenkins can
compete for substantial playing
time or even a starting job at
shooting guard after the Hawks
traded All-Star Joe Johnson to
the Brooklyn Nets for five
players and a draft pick last
week.
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Heat wave: Lewis
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The Associated Press
STANFORD, Calif. Serena
Williams has hadlittletimetore-
flect onher first GrandSlamtitle
in two years and even less time
to sleep with a schedule she says
is probably the most hectic it
has been in my career.
And it has only just begun.
Threedays removedfromwin-
ning Wimbledon and less than
three weeks away from return-
ing to London to go for Olympic
gold, a jet-lagged Williams was
back on the court Tuesday
more than 5,000 miles and eight
time zones away fromthe All En-
gland Club in the serene set-
ting at Stanford.
I dont know really where I
am right now, she joked.
The 14-time Grand Slam sin-
gles champion left London a day
earlier, watched at least five
movies on the flight The
Hunger Games was her favorite
because she couldnt sleep
and only rested a few hours be-
fore she showed up on Court 10
wearing a pink, long-sleeved
shirt and black capris in front of
about a dozen spectators.
Leaving London drizzle for
Stanford sunshine wasnt the on-
ly reason Williams returned.
The Bank of the West Classic,
where the top-seeded Williams
will defend her title beginning
Wednesday against NCAA
champion Nicole Gibbs of Stan-
ford, holds special meaning for
Williams. The tournament is
where her comeback took shape
last year when she beat Marion
Bartoli in the finals for her first
WTA title victory since return-
ing from blood clots in her lugs
and two foot operations that
threatened her life and career.
I really wanted to come here
more than anything, Williams
said. This is kind of where I felt
like it began. Just getting on that
plane and coming here to play is
probably the best thing I could
have done.
What a way to gear up for the
Games.
Not only did Williams win the
singles title at Wimbledon, she
also teamed with older sister
Venus to capture the doubles
crown. The super hectic sched-
ule, as Williams refers toit, isnt
slowing down either.
The two will be back at the All
England Club when Olympic
competition begins July 28.
Williams and Venus won gold
in doubles in 2000 and 2008 and
will go for a third again this year.
She has never medaled in sin-
gles.
A year ago at this time, even
playing in the Olympics didnt
seem possible because of her
health issues.
Now shes back and better
than ever.
Shes proven herself to be a
great champion, Roddick said
during a conference call Tues-
day before a tournament in At-
lanta. Shes almost become a
master of comebacks. I remem-
ber when, what, four or five
years ago, she was below 100 in
the world? People were wonder-
ing if that was it. She came back
and dominated.
T E N N I S
AP PHOTO
After winning Wimbledon in 2010, a series of health issues hampered Serena Williams career. Now
she has a hectic schedule after earning another Wimbledon title last week before the Olympics.
No rest for Wimbledon winner
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ
AP Sports Writer
NEWPORT, R.I. Top seed
and defending champion John
Isner beat qualifier Sergei Bubka
of the Ukraine 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-3 in
an opening-round match at the
Hall of Fame Tennis Champion-
ships on Tuesday.
Isner, ranked 11th in the world
entering the week and a U.S.
Olympian, relied on his overpow-
ering serve despite playing le-
thargically at times.
Second-seeded Kei Nishikori,
Japans topplayer andthehighest
ranked player ever fromhis coun-
try also won his opening match,
defeating Igor Sijsling from The
Netherlands 6-4, 6-4.
Isner is slated to face Nicolas
Mahut in a second round match.
The pair met in the longest
match in tennis history 11
hours, 5 minutes before Isners
70-68 fifth-set victory in 2010 at
Wimbledon.
We cant avoid each other on
grass, Isner joked about his pair-
ingagainst Mahut. I shouldhave
won my first-round match at
Wimbledon (last month) and we
would have faced each other.
But Isner knows he has to play
better to advance. He felt like he
was havingtrouble withthe grass
surface most of the match.
I didnt quite have my feet un-
der me, he said. I wasnt usedto
the court. Thats something that
comes with playing matches.
After Bubka double-faulted in
the eighth game, Isner closed it
with a backhand winner, going
up 5-3 in the set. He closed out
the match with a hard serve that
Bubka was barely able to get his
racket on.
Isner wins
first-round
match in
Newport
The Associated Press
C M Y K
Tech, oil send stocks down
S
tocks fell for the fourth straight day
Tuesday following a profit slump at
technology companies and a steep
decline in oil prices, which sent energy
stocks sharply lower.
Aluminum maker Alcoa was the
biggest loser in the Dow Jones indus-
trial average, giving up 4 percent after
reporting a slump in revenue late Mon-
day.
Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices
fell sharply after reporting that a slow-
down in China and Europe led to an 11
percent drop in second-quarter reve-
nue.
Benchmark crude oil fell $2.08 to
$83.91 a barrel in New York.
Connor hired in N.H.
Richard L. Connor, former publisher
of The Times Leader, has been hired as
chief executive officer of Fosters Daily
Democrat in Dover, N.H. The company
publishes a 140-year-old daily newspa-
per and two weeklies with combined
circulation of approximately 37,000
copies, according to its website.
Connor led a group of investors who
purchased The Times Leader in July
2006 and separately the Portland Press
Herald and associated publications in
Maine in June 2009. He resigned as
president and publisher of both compa-
nies in October.
Connor resides in Falmouth, Maine.
More job ads posted in May
U.S. employers advertised more jobs
in May than April, a hopeful sign after
three months of weak hiring.
Job openings rose to a seasonally
adjusted 3.6 million, the Labor Depart-
ment said Tuesday. Thats up from 3.4
million in April. Its also the second-
highest level in nearly four years, just
behind Marchs 3.7 million.
A rise in openings could mean hiring
will pick up in the coming months. It
typically takes one to three months to
fill a job.
GM will take returns
Chevrolet is trying to pull more
customers into its dealerships this
summer by offering a money-back
guarantee on new cars and trucks.
The General Motors brand said Tues-
day that buyers can get refunds if they
return their 2012 or 2013 vehicles for
any reason. The guarantee lasts for up
to 60 days from the date of purchase,
and the offer ends Sept. 4.
Returned vehicles cant have more
than 4,000 miles on them and they
cant be damaged.
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Kellogg 48.98 +.33 -3.1
Keycorp 7.56 -.08 -1.7
KimbClk 84.77 +.47 +15.2
KindME 82.63 +.71 -2.7
Kroger 22.58 +.13 -6.8
Kulicke 8.49 -.09 -8.2
LSI Corp 6.09 -.11 +2.4
LancastrC 71.71 -.10 +3.4
LillyEli 42.86 -.09 +3.1
Limited 45.41 -.27 +12.5
LincNat 20.31 -.32 +4.6
LockhdM 87.02 -.37 +7.6
Loews 39.95 -.25 +6.1
LaPac 10.66 -.56 +32.1
MDU Res 21.90 -.05 +2.1
MarathnO 24.09 -.46 -17.7
MarIntA 38.17 -.79 +30.9
Masco 13.61 -.50 +29.9
McDrmInt 11.06 -.20 -3.9
McGrwH 44.70 -.08 -.6
McKesson 93.30 -.62 +19.8
Merck 41.37 -.76 +9.7
MetLife 30.09 -.14 -3.5
Microsoft 29.74 -.26 +14.6
NCR Corp 22.18 -.55 +34.8
NatFuGas 46.30 -.61 -16.7
NatGrid 53.15 -.15 +9.6
NY Times 7.53 -.17 -2.6
NewellRub 17.70 -.33 +9.6
NewmtM 46.42 -1.30 -22.6
NextEraEn 68.53 +.67 +12.6
NiSource 24.45 +.04 +2.7
NikeB 91.29 +1.01 -5.3
NorflkSo 70.99 -1.08 -2.6
NoestUt 38.72 +.16 +7.3
NorthropG 63.08 -.53 +7.9
Nucor 37.70 -.56 -4.7
NustarEn 52.23 +.19 -7.8
NvMAd 15.33 +.01 +4.4
OcciPet 83.24 -1.95 -11.2
OfficeMax 5.14 -.11 +13.2
ONEOK s 42.26 -.34 -2.5
PG&E Cp 44.93 -.16 +9.0
PPG 102.14 -1.23 +22.3
PPL Corp 27.99 +.17 -4.9
PennVaRs 24.53 -.25 -3.9
Pfizer 22.44 -.21 +3.7
PinWst 52.19 +.14 +8.3
PitnyBw 14.25 ... -23.1
Praxair 107.66 -1.39 +.7
PSEG 32.10 +.03 -2.8
PulteGrp 10.79 -.30 +71.0
Questar 20.84 -.22 +4.9
RadioShk 3.91 -.07 -59.7
RLauren 143.70 +1.29 +4.1
Raytheon 56.09 -.24 +15.9
ReynAmer 45.82 +.28 +10.6
RockwlAut 63.29 -1.71 -13.7
Rowan 32.78 -.58 +8.1
RoyDShllB 70.11 +.30 -7.8
RoyDShllA 67.53 +.19 -7.6
Ryder 33.60 -.78 -36.8
Safeway 17.56 +.16 -16.5
Schlmbrg 64.97 -.85 -4.9
Sherwin 129.81 -.39 +45.4
SilvWhtn g 26.12 -1.19 -9.8
SiriusXM 2.05 -.03 +12.4
SonyCp 13.10 -.35 -27.4
SouthnCo 46.94 +.11 +1.4
SwstAirl 9.63 +.39 +12.5
SpectraEn 28.95 -.05 -5.9
SprintNex 3.19 -.02 +36.3
Sunoco 47.65 -.29 +39.6
Sysco 29.21 +.16 -.4
TECO 18.04 -.07 -5.7
Target 59.23 +1.19 +15.6
TenetHlth 4.88 -.23 -4.9
Tenneco 26.02 -1.10 -12.6
Tesoro 25.69 +.29 +10.0
Textron 23.20 -.98 +25.5
3M Co 88.25 -.71 +8.0
TimeWarn 37.73 -.38 +4.4
Timken 42.24 -1.80 +9.1
Titan Intl 24.48 -.33 +25.8
UnilevNV 33.07 -.03 -3.8
UnionPac 116.46 -1.53 +9.9
UPS B 78.58 -.62 +7.4
USSteel 20.28 -.38 -23.4
UtdTech 74.15 -.18 +1.5
VarianMed 57.65 -.29 -14.1
VectorGp 17.16 +.03 -3.4
ViacomB 46.86 -.75 +3.2
WestarEn 30.36 +.20 +5.5
Weyerhsr 22.16 -.30 +18.7
Whrlpl 60.66 -1.24 +27.8
WmsCos 28.78 -.37 +6.8
Windstrm 9.78 -.03 -16.7
Wynn 100.23 +.22 -9.3
XcelEngy 28.64 -.01 +3.6
Xerox 7.57 -.10 -4.9
YumBrnds 63.05 -.42 +6.8
Mutual Funds
Alliance Bernstein
BalShrB m 15.29 -.09 +5.8
CoreOppA m 12.92 -.12 +6.9
American Cent
IncGroA m 25.90 -.21 +7.2
ValueInv 5.92 -.04 +5.4
American Funds
AMCAPA m 20.12 -.12 +7.3
BalA m 19.26 -.09 +6.8
BondA m 12.88 +.01 +4.1
CapIncBuA m51.20 -.03 +6.0
CpWldGrIA m33.49 -.07 +6.0
EurPacGrA m36.40 -.06 +3.5
FnInvA m 37.19 -.31 +5.8
GrthAmA m 31.08 -.26 +8.2
HiIncA m 10.97 +.01 +6.9
IncAmerA m 17.26 -.06 +5.0
InvCoAmA m 28.81 -.15 +7.3
MutualA m 27.10 -.10 +6.0
NewPerspA m28.04 -.14 +7.2
NwWrldA m 48.45 -.13 +5.1
SmCpWldA m36.60 -.21 +10.3
WAMutInvA m29.78 -.17 +6.0
Baron
Asset b 48.15 -.61 +5.4
BlackRock
EqDivI 19.11 -.11 +5.6
GlobAlcA m 18.66 -.09 +2.8
GlobAlcC m 17.33 -.08 +2.4
GlobAlcI 18.77 -.09 +2.9
CGM
Focus 25.59 -.32 -0.2
Mutual 25.99 -.24 +6.5
Realty 29.76 -.44 +11.2
Columbia
AcornZ 29.28 -.36 +7.5
DFA
EmMktValI 26.61 -.13 +3.1
DWS-Scudder
EnhEMFIS d 10.68 +.04 +9.6
HlthCareS d 27.31 -.26 +13.0
LAEqS d 37.61 -.44 +0.9
Davis
NYVentA m 34.26 -.22 +5.4
NYVentC m 32.95 -.21 +5.0
Dodge & Cox
Bal 70.87 -.57 +6.4
Income 13.69 +.01 +4.9
IntlStk 29.53 -.14 +1.0
Stock 107.66 -1.16 +7.0
Dreyfus
TechGrA f 31.53 -.42 +5.6
Eaton Vance
HiIncOppA m 4.38 ... +7.5
HiIncOppB m 4.39 ... +7.0
NatlMuniA m 9.89 +.01 +7.8
NatlMuniB m 9.89 +.02 +7.4
PAMuniA m 9.05 +.01 +4.6
FPA
Cres d 27.31 -.08 +2.9
Fidelity
AstMgr20 13.14 -.01 +4.1
Bal 19.23 -.10 +6.6
BlChGrow 46.38 -.48 +9.3
CapInc d 9.10 +.01 +8.2
Contra 74.16 -.63 +9.9
DivrIntl d 26.66 -.05 +4.5
ExpMulNat d 22.55 -.16 +9.0
Free2020 13.80 -.06 +5.5
Free2030 13.57 -.07 +6.0
GNMA 11.96 -.01 +2.4
GrowCo 90.00 -1.27 +11.3
LatinAm d 47.92 -.45 -2.0
LowPriStk d 38.28 -.20 +7.1
Magellan 68.58 -.62 +9.1
Overseas d 28.45 +.02 +7.4
Puritan 18.88 -.08 +7.7
StratInc 11.12 +.01 +5.2
TotalBd 11.22 +.01 +4.4
Value 67.95 -.63 +7.1
Fidelity Advisor
ValStratT m 25.77 -.24 +10.6
Fidelity Select
Gold d 34.89 -1.03 -17.4
Pharm d 14.65 -.20 +8.5
Fidelity Spartan
500IdxAdvtg 47.54 -.39 +7.9
500IdxInstl 47.54 -.40 +7.9
500IdxInv 47.54 -.39 +7.9
First Eagle
GlbA m 46.70 -.26 +3.5
FrankTemp-Franklin
CA TF A m 7.44 +.01 +6.9
GrowB m 44.87 -.40 +5.3
Income A m 2.14 ... +5.8
Income C m 2.16 ... +5.5
FrankTemp-Mutual
Discov Z 28.73 -.01 +4.6
Euro Z 19.77 +.17 +4.3
Shares Z 21.13 -.07 +5.9
FrankTemp-Templeton
GlBond A m 12.93 +.04 +6.6
GlBondAdv 12.89 +.04 +6.8
Growth A m 16.68 -.05 +2.4
GMO
QuVI 22.52 -.07 +8.0
Harbor
CapApInst 40.11 -.37 +8.7
IntlInstl d 54.64 -.27 +4.2
INVESCO
ConstellB m 19.89 -.25 +4.4
GlobEqA m 10.54 -.07 +2.5
PacGrowB m 17.95 -.11 +0.6
YTD
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Combined Stocks
AFLAC 42.29 -.27 -2.2
AT&T Inc 35.44 -.10 +17.2
AbtLab 65.67 +.06 +16.8
AMD 4.99 -.63 -7.6
AlaskAir s 35.70 -.44 -4.9
Alcoa 8.40 -.36 -2.9
Allstate 34.24 -.19 +24.9
Altria 35.43 +.27 +19.5
AEP 41.03 +.15 -.7
AmExp 58.39 -.02 +23.8
AmIntlGrp 30.97 +.02 +33.5
Amgen 74.93 +.13 +16.7
Anadarko 64.77 -1.56 -15.1
Annaly 16.79 -.08 +5.2
Apple Inc 608.21 -5.68 +50.2
AutoData 55.42 -.10 +2.6
AveryD 27.51 +.08 -4.1
Avnet 30.98 -.56 -.4
Avon 15.81 -.21 -9.5
BP PLC 39.65 -.02 -7.2
BakrHu 39.25 -.77 -19.3
BallardPw 1.14 +.02 +5.6
Baxter 53.80 -.30 +8.7
BerkH B 83.05 -.34 +8.8
BigLots 40.34 +.10 +6.8
BlockHR 16.04 -.04 -1.8
Boeing 73.22 -.81 -.2
BrMySq 34.72 -.30 -1.5
Brunswick 22.15 -.08 +22.6
Buckeye 51.88 -.42 -18.9
CBS B 31.58 -.61 +16.4
CMS Eng 23.70 +.09 +7.3
CSX 22.22 -.18 +5.5
CampSp 32.61 -.11 -1.9
Carnival 32.94 -.36 +.9
Caterpillar 80.27 -2.87 -11.4
CenterPnt 20.47 -.09 +1.9
CntryLink 39.37 -.15 +5.8
Chevron 103.88 -.58 -2.4
Cisco 16.41 -.24 -8.9
Citigroup 25.88 -.23 -1.6
ColgPal 103.90 -.36 +12.5
ConAgra 25.45 -.02 -3.6
ConocPhil s53.48 -.85 -3.7
ConEd 62.53 +.19 +.8
Cooper Ind 67.03 -1.03 +23.8
Corning 12.54 -.13 -3.4
CrownHold 33.64 -.05 +.2
Cummins 86.91 -8.53 -1.3
Deere 78.60 -1.93 +1.6
Diebold 36.07 -1.10 +20.0
Disney 47.36 -.64 +26.3
DomRescs 53.70 -.07 +1.2
Dover 51.79 -.59 -10.8
DowChm 30.56 -.63 +6.3
DryShips 2.25 -.10 +12.5
DuPont 47.65 +.18 +4.1
DukeEn rs 66.14 +.83 0.0
EMC Cp 23.56 -.13 +9.4
Eaton 37.75 -1.44 -13.3
EdisonInt 46.08 +.23 +11.3
EmersonEl 44.65 -.28 -4.2
EnbrdgEPt 29.80 +.10 -10.2
Energen 44.66 -1.18 -10.7
Entergy 68.01 +.03 -6.9
EntPrPt 51.50 -.44 +11.0
Ericsson 8.78 -.12 -13.3
Exelon 37.15 -.03 -14.3
ExxonMbl 83.11 -.54 -1.9
FMC Cp s 52.36 -.80 +21.7
Fastenal 39.81 -.76 -8.7
FedExCp 90.48 -.65 +8.3
Fifth&Pac 9.99 -.42 +15.8
FirstEngy 48.89 -.06 +10.4
Fonar 3.93 +.03+130.6
FootLockr 31.61 +.37 +32.6
FordM 9.35 -.10 -13.1
Gannett 14.54 -.12 +8.8
Gap 27.70 -.49 +49.3
GenDynam 64.43 -.62 -3.0
GenElec 19.62 -.42 +9.5
GenMills 38.65 +.19 -4.4
GileadSci 51.60 +.10 +26.1
GlaxoSKln 44.99 -1.60 -1.4
Goodrich 127.10 +.05 +2.7
Goodyear 10.83 -.16 -23.6
Hallibrtn 28.36 -.64 -17.8
HarleyD 47.09 +1.40 +21.1
HarrisCorp 40.64 -.66 +12.8
HartfdFn 16.69 -.13 +2.7
HawaiiEl 28.50 -.01 +7.6
HeclaM 4.31 -.25 -17.6
Heico s 40.25 +.13 -13.9
Hess 42.30 -1.01 -25.5
HewlettP 19.11 -.32 -25.8
HomeDp 52.22 +.10 +24.2
HonwllIntl 53.71 -1.50 -1.2
Hormel 28.93 -.45 -1.2
Humana 75.84 -.47 -13.4
INTL FCSt 19.43 -.16 -17.6
ITT Cp s 17.66 -.29 -8.6
ITW 51.23 -1.07 +9.7
IngerRd 40.60 -1.92 +33.2
IBM 186.26 -3.41 +1.3
IntPap 28.56 -.35 -3.5
Name Last Chg %YTD Name Last Chg %YTD Name Last Chg %YTD Name Last Chg %YTD Name Last Chg %YTD Name Last Chg %YTD
Stocks of Local Interest
96.19 72.26 AirProd APD 2.56 78.63 -1.00 -7.7
35.00 25.39 AmWtrWks AWK 1.00 35.06 +.23 +10.0
46.47 36.76 Amerigas APU 3.20 41.13 +.06 -10.4
25.94 19.28 AquaAm WTR .66 26.08 +.15 +18.3
33.98 23.69 ArchDan ADM .70 27.57 +.02 -3.6
399.10 266.25 AutoZone AZO ... 366.47 -.76 +12.8
10.55 4.92 BkofAm BAC .04 7.48 -.08 +34.5
25.97 17.10 BkNYMel BK .52 21.33 -.25 +7.1
10.65 2.23 BonTon BONT .20 8.67 +.26 +157.3
48.32 31.30 CVS Care CVS .65 46.93 -.36 +15.1
52.95 38.79 Cigna CI .04 42.89 -.09 +2.1
79.36 63.34 CocaCola KO 2.04 77.98 ... +11.4
32.50 19.19 Comcast CMCSA .65 31.35 +.08 +32.2
29.47 21.67 CmtyBkSy CBU 1.04 27.25 +.25 -2.0
28.79 14.61 CmtyHlt CYH ... 27.33 -.19 +56.6
49.25 29.57 CoreMark CORE .68 49.38 +.28 +24.7
56.80 39.50 EmersonEl EMR 1.60 44.65 -.28 -4.2
45.21 30.78 EngyTEq ETE 2.50 40.51 +.13 -.2
8.89 4.61 Entercom ETM ... 6.23 ... +1.3
17.75 10.25 FairchldS FCS ... 13.78 -.18 +14.5
8.23 3.06 FrontierCm FTR .40 3.96 -.02 -23.1
17.88 13.37 Genpact G .18 16.46 -.05 +10.1
10.24 7.00 HarteHnk HHS .34 9.08 +.10 -.1
55.48 48.17 Heinz HNZ 2.06 55.08 +.72 +1.9
72.73 53.83 Hershey HSY 1.52 72.24 -.20 +16.9
39.99 31.88 Kraft KFT 1.16 39.41 +.38 +5.5
32.29 18.07 Lowes LOW .64 27.17 -.11 +7.1
89.38 66.40 M&T Bk MTB 2.80 82.63 -1.05 +8.2
102.22 82.01 McDnlds MCD 2.80 90.25 +.45 -10.0
24.10 17.05 NBT Bcp NBTB .80 21.60 -.14 -2.4
10.28 5.53 NexstarB NXST ... 6.51 +.01 -17.0
67.89 42.70 PNC PNC 1.60 59.66 -.58 +3.5
30.27 25.00 PPL Corp PPL 1.44 27.99 +.17 -4.9
16.35 6.50 PennaRE PEI .64 15.62 +.07 +49.6
70.89 58.50 PepsiCo PEP 2.15 69.87 -.12 +5.3
91.05 60.45 PhilipMor PM 3.08 90.70 +.09 +15.6
67.95 57.56 ProctGam PG 2.25 61.73 +.18 -7.5
65.17 42.45 Prudentl PRU 1.45 47.04 -.38 -6.1
2.12 .85 RiteAid RAD ... 1.41 +.03 +11.9
17.11 10.91 SLM Cp SLM .50 16.04 -.21 +19.7
57.12 39.00 SLM pfB SLMBP 2.22 45.84 +.54 +17.5
44.98 25.07 TJX s TJX .46 44.00 -.64 +36.3
32.35 24.07 UGI Corp UGI 1.08 30.50 +.21 +3.7
45.07 32.28 VerizonCm VZ 2.00 44.70 -.04 +11.4
71.76 48.31 WalMart WMT 1.59 72.11 +.35 +20.7
45.91 36.52 WeisMk WMK 1.20 45.63 +.10 +14.2
34.59 22.58 WellsFargo WFC .88 32.97 -.29 +19.6
USD per British Pound 1.5509 -.0005 -.03% 1.5486 1.6031
Canadian Dollar 1.0227 +.0032 +.31% 1.0159 .9614
USD per Euro 1.2254 -.0055 -.45% 1.2790 1.4248
Japanese Yen 79.45 -.13 -.16% 76.82 80.71
Mexican Peso 13.3332 -.0666 -.50% 13.6275 11.6189
CURRENCY CLOSE PVS. %CH. 6MO. 1YR.
Copper 3.39 3.43 -0.96 -3.33 -22.56
Gold 1579.30 1588.60 -0.59 -3.17 +1.11
Platinum 1427.00 1443.20 -1.12 -2.42 -17.72
Silver 26.85 27.41 -2.04 -9.84 -24.64
Palladium 575.30 582.60 -1.25 -9.35 -24.94
METALS CLOSE PVS. %CH. 6MO. 1YR.
Foreign Exchange & Metals
JPMorgan
CoreBondSelect12.07+.01 +3.6
John Hancock
LifBa1 b 12.85 -.05 +6.0
LifGr1 b 12.63 -.08 +6.0
RegBankA m 13.94 -.04 +15.7
SovInvA m 16.08 -.12 +4.9
TaxFBdA m 10.37 +.01 +5.3
Lazard
EmgMkEqtI d 18.10 -.01 +7.7
Loomis Sayles
BondI 14.49 -.03 +6.6
Lord Abbett
ShDurIncA m 4.60 ... +3.6
MFS
MAInvA m 19.99 -.11 +7.5
MAInvC m 19.31 -.11 +7.0
Merger
Merger b 15.80 ... +1.3
Metropolitan West
TotRetBdI 10.74 +.01 +5.9
Mutual Series
Beacon Z 12.40 -.04 +6.2
Neuberger Berman
SmCpGrInv 18.95 -.27 +7.5
Oakmark
EqIncI 27.78 -.22 +2.7
Oppenheimer
CapApB m 39.83 -.43 +6.0
DevMktA m 31.31 -.20 +6.8
DevMktY 30.99 -.21 +7.0
PIMCO
AllAssetI 12.04 -.01 +5.9
ComRlRStI 6.56 -.09 +1.9
HiYldIs 9.33 +.01 +7.4
LowDrIs 10.53 +.01 +3.8
RealRet 12.44 +.03 +6.9
TotRetA m 11.39 +.01 +6.4
TotRetAdm b 11.39 +.01 +6.5
TotRetC m 11.39 +.01 +6.0
TotRetIs 11.39 +.01 +6.7
TotRetrnD b 11.39 +.01 +6.5
TotlRetnP 11.39 +.01 +6.6
Permanent
Portfolio 46.54 -.32 +1.0
Principal
SAMConGrB m13.49 -.09 +5.1
Prudential
JenMCGrA m 30.25 -.28 +8.9
Prudential Investmen
2020FocA m 15.03 -.17 +1.9
BlendA m 17.03 -.19 +3.7
EqOppA m 14.28 -.14 +5.0
HiYieldA m 5.53 ... +7.0
IntlEqtyA m 5.51 ... +2.8
IntlValA m 17.71 -.05 +1.0
JennGrA m 19.65 -.17 +8.7
NaturResA m 40.80 -.99 -12.0
SmallCoA m 20.86 -.24 +4.8
UtilityA m 11.32 -.03 +5.9
ValueA m 14.00 -.13 +1.5
Putnam
GrowIncB m 13.04 -.13 +4.8
IncomeA m 7.05 +.01 +5.8
Royce
LowStkSer m 13.89 -.21 -2.9
OpportInv d 11.36 -.16 +10.1
ValPlSvc m 12.59 -.15 +4.9
Schwab
S&P500Sel d 21.11 -.17 +7.9
Scout
Interntl d 28.79 -.09 +3.7
T Rowe Price
BlChpGr 42.76 -.47 +10.6
CapApprec 21.95 -.06 +6.5
DivGrow 24.73 -.15 +6.8
DivrSmCap d 16.48 -.24 +6.7
EmMktStk d 29.41 -.14 +3.2
EqIndex d 36.15 -.30 +7.7
EqtyInc 24.27 -.19 +6.4
FinSer 13.27 -.10 +11.8
GrowStk 35.57 -.40 +11.7
HealthSci 41.02 -.47 +25.8
HiYield d 6.73 +.01 +7.6
IntlDisc d 40.86 -.20 +9.5
IntlStk d 12.76 -.06 +3.8
IntlStkAd m 12.70 -.05 +3.7
LatinAm d 37.01 -.59 -4.7
MediaTele 52.96 -.64 +12.9
MidCpGr 55.81 -.66 +5.8
NewAmGro 33.46 -.33 +5.2
NewAsia d 15.06 -.06 +8.3
NewEra 38.90 -.70 -7.5
NewHoriz 34.48 -.39 +11.1
NewIncome 9.87 +.01 +3.7
Rtmt2020 16.87 -.09 +6.0
Rtmt2030 17.61 -.12 +6.5
ShTmBond 4.84 ... +1.7
SmCpVal d 37.02 -.37 +7.4
TaxFHiYld d 11.61 +.01 +8.4
Value 23.80 -.18 +5.6
ValueAd b 23.54 -.18 +5.4
Thornburg
IntlValI d 25.04 -.02 +2.9
Tweedy, Browne
GlobVal d 23.59 +.09 +8.0
Vanguard
500Adml 123.72 -1.01 +7.9
500Inv 123.72 -1.01 +7.8
CapOp 30.98 -.20 +5.0
CapVal 9.75 -.13 +5.6
Convrt 12.37 -.06 +6.1
DevMktIdx 8.65 -.03 +1.9
DivGr 16.02 -.09 +5.1
EnergyInv 55.01 -.84 -6.7
EurIdxAdm 52.19 -.08 +1.1
Explr 75.23 -.97 +5.3
GNMA 11.07 -.01 +1.8
GNMAAdml 11.07 -.01 +1.8
GlbEq 16.91 -.11 +6.3
GrowthEq 11.71 -.10 +8.5
HYCor 5.91 +.01 +7.4
HYCorAdml 5.91 +.01 +7.5
HltCrAdml 59.01 -.34 +8.8
HlthCare 139.84 -.80 +8.8
ITGradeAd 10.29 +.01 +5.6
InfPrtAdm 29.04 +.05 +5.3
InfPrtI 11.83 +.02 +5.3
InflaPro 14.79 +.03 +5.3
InstIdxI 122.93 -1.00 +7.9
InstPlus 122.93 -1.01 +7.9
InstTStPl 30.28 -.27 +8.0
IntlExpIn 13.22 -.04 +3.1
IntlGr 16.85 -.08 +3.1
IntlStkIdxAdm 22.27 -.11 +2.0
IntlStkIdxIPls 89.07 -.48 +2.0
LTInvGr 10.87 +.02 +8.7
MidCapGr 20.25 -.25 +7.5
MidCp 20.69 -.24 +5.3
MidCpAdml 93.94 -1.09 +5.4
MidCpIst 20.75 -.24 +5.4
MuIntAdml 14.26 +.01 +3.4
MuLtdAdml 11.17 +.01 +1.1
MuShtAdml 15.93 +.01 +0.7
PrecMtls 14.77 -.39 -21.4
Prmcp 64.80 -.51 +5.0
PrmcpAdml 67.25 -.53 +5.0
PrmcpCorI 14.00 -.10 +3.8
REITIdx 21.79 -.26 +15.0
REITIdxAd 92.99 -1.10 +15.0
STCor 10.77 ... +2.5
STGradeAd 10.77 ... +2.6
SelValu 19.47 -.18 +4.7
SmGthIdx 23.30 -.37 +8.4
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THE TIMES LEADER WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
timesleader.com
E
DWARDSVILLEWorkis contin-
uingat the Kmart inthe MarkPla-
za with a goal of reopening just
prior to the one-year anniversary of the
September flooding that damaged the
retailer and every other store in the
shopping center.
Three signs have beeninstalledonthe
building, one for Kmart, another for the
retailers Garden Center and another for
Nathans Hot Dogs, which will replace
Little Caesars Pizza as the stores in-
house dining vendor. Kim Freely, a
Kmart/Sears Holdings spokeswoman,
said that wont be the only change com-
ing to the store.
An expanded pantry section, new pet
section and wider aisles will greet shop-
pers when the store opens at the end of
August.
Many of the stores employees were
given the opportunity to work at other
Kmart stores in the region and they will
be offered the chance to come back to
the Edwardsville store. New positions
will also be filled, though Freely could
not say howmany the store will employ.
She said jobs will be listed on www.sear-
sholdings.com/careers.
Freely said Kmart suffered extensive
loss of product and significant interior
damage as water topped the flood doors
that have protected the structure in the
past. Kmarts flood gate could protect it
from a 34-foot river crest, but the doors
were no match for Septembers record
42.66 foot crest of the Susquehanna Riv-
er.
Officials of the centers other anchor
store, Redners Warehouse Market, have
said they will not return. No other busi-
nesses in the center, which is owned by
Arcadia Realty, had erected signs as of
Tuesday and no other stores that once
occupied the plaza, including Dollar
General, That Bounce Place and Payless
Shoes have reopened. The Long John
Silvers restaurant, inthe plazas parking
lot, has reopened.
AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER
A new Kmart and Nathans sign have been put up on the facade of the Kmart plaza in Edwardsville, which was devas-
tated by flooding last September.
Signs of business
Edwardsville Kmart working toward reopening
By ANDREWM. SEDER
aseder@timesleader.com
NEW YORK They may
make an odd couple, but dis-
counter Target and luxury
merchant Neiman Marcus are
jointly offering a limited col-
lection spanning from fash-
ion to sporting goods for the
winter holidays.
More than 50 products
from 24 designers, including
Oscar de la Renta and Diane
von Furstenberg, as well as
younger designers such as
Derek Lam, will be available
at both stores and on their
websites starting Dec. 1 until
they sell out. Items in the col-
lection will
cost from
$7.99 to
$499.99, but
most will sell
for less than
$60.
We defi-
nitely have
our differenc-
es, Kathee
Tesija, Tar-
gets execu-
tive vice pres-
ident of merchandising, said
of her company and Neiman
Marcus. Theyre high end,
and were mass appeal. But
we both love design.
Target pioneered the idea
of low-price chains teaming
with designers to create lim-
ited-time, affordable ver-
sions. It made headlines last
fall with the bungled launch
of a lower-price collection
from Missoni that was so in-
tensely anticipated that Tar-
gets website crashed for al-
most an entire day, angering
customers and leading to or-
der cancellations.
But the partnership with
Neiman Marcus is unprece-
dented. Target sells $25
dresses and generates almost
half its revenue from staples
like food and detergent,
while Neiman Marcus has
cultivated a reputation for ex-
pensive fashion, selling
$1,000 shoes and $3,000
handbags.
On Monday, state officials
and Mericle Commercial Real
Estate announced Neiman
Marcus would occupy a new
distribution center in Jenkins
Township that would employ
151 within three years.
Retails
odd couple
into design
By ANNE DINNOCENZIO
AP Retail Writer
More than 50
products
from 24 de-
signers, will
be available
at both
stores and on
their web-
sites.
SANDIEGONegotiators fromthe
United States and eight other Pacific
Rim countries concluded a round of
talks Tuesday on one of the most ambi-
tious trade agreements in decades, as
pressure mounted on Japan to decide if
it wants to join Mexico and Canada as
the newest members of the pact.
The administration of President Ba-
rack Obama notified Congress this
week that Mexico and Canada were
joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership,
triggering a 90-day waiting period be-
fore those two countries can enter talks
later this year.
Japan expressed interest last year in
joining the pan-Pacific pact, which
would slash import tariffs on a wide
range of goods and services. But it was
unclear if Prime Minister YoshihikoNo-
da has enough domestic support to
make the move.
We are all awaiting information
from Japan as to whether it has made a
decision, Barbara Weisel, chief U.S. ne-
gotiator, said at a news conference as
the 13th round of talks ended in San
Diego.
The pact promises to sharply in-
crease trade in the Pacific Rim, with the
notable exception of China. It has met
stiff opposition in the U.S. Congress,
largely fromDemocrats and allies of or-
ganized labor who complain the talks
have been shrouded in secrecy.
Along with the U.S., the talks nowin-
clude Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malay-
sia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and
Vietnam.
Obama previously said he was opti-
mistic a trade agreement wouldbe reac-
hed this year, but that was before Mex-
ico and Canada were slated to join. The
United States has been involved in the
negotiations for about three years.
Negotiators made significant pro-
gress in San Diego in areas including
telecommunications, government pro-
curement and competition policy, Wei-
sel said. They also found potential com-
promises on intellectual property
rights, a highly sensitive topic among
advocates of copyright protections and
others who worry about limits on Inter-
net use.
Will Japan join trade pact? Answer sought as talks end
By ELLIOT SPAGAT
Associated Press
C M Y K
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Weather Central, LP
Yesterday 87/57
Average 82/61
Record High 101 in 1936
Record Low 48 in 1983
Yesterday 7
Month to date 114
Year to date 333
Last year to date 277
Normal year to date 213
*Index of fuel consumption, how far the days
mean temperature was above 65 degrees.
Precipitation
Yesterday 0.00
Month to date 0.19
Normal month to date 1.14
Year to date 16.65
Normal year to date 18.97
Susquehanna Stage Chg. Fld. Stg
Wilkes-Barre 0.09 -0.06 22.0
Towanda 0.10 -0.05 21.0
Lehigh
Bethlehem 3.07 0.75 16.0
Delaware
Port Jervis 2.68 -0.04 18.0
Todays high/
Tonights low
TODAYS SUMMARY
Highs: 81-87. Lows: 56-61. Partly cloudy
and warm conditions today. Mostly clear
skies tonight.
The Poconos
Highs: 81-85. Lows: 65-69. Partly cloudy
and pleasant conditions today. Mostly
clear skies tonight.
The Jersey Shore
Highs: 82-86. Lows: 54-63. Mostly sunny
skies today. Clear to partly cloudy skies
tonight.
The Finger Lakes
Highs: 87-89. Lows: 65-68. Partly cloudy
and warm conditions today. Mostly clear
skies tonight.
Brandywine Valley
Highs: 81-87. Lows: 59-73. Partly cloudy
and warm today. Partly cloudy skies
tonight.
Delmarva/Ocean City
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Atlanta 93/71/.00 87/71/t 88/72/t
Baltimore 89/67/.00 88/64/pc 85/69/pc
Boston 79/65/.00 85/65/pc 85/65/s
Buffalo 82/62/.00 82/63/s 82/66/pc
Charlotte 89/73/.00 85/70/t 86/70/t
Chicago 82/70/.00 87/69/s 87/70/s
Cleveland 81/66/.00 82/67/s 85/69/pc
Dallas 93/75/.00 95/76/t 96/76/pc
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Detroit 84/67/.00 83/65/s 86/70/s
Honolulu 83/74/.00 87/72/s 87/75/pc
Houston 84/74/.25 87/75/t 89/75/t
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Los Angeles 72/63/.00 74/66/s 73/66/pc
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St. Louis 94/71/.00 93/70/pc 91/69/pc
Salt Lake City 101/67/.00 104/75/s 103/77/t
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Syracuse
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Pottsville
84/61
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July 19 July 26 Aug. 1 Aug. 9
With all the talk
lately of having
the warmest 12
month period on
record across
the U.S. and the
hundreds of
record-breaking
high tempera-
tures with
drought and wild
res, I still won-
der just how
much mankind is
causing. Ill
admit that our
greenhouse gas
emissions and
increasing
acreage of
asphalt are
partly to blame
for our recent
climate change,
but I must con-
fess to believing
that there are
long term natu-
ral cycles of
global weather
patterns at work
that bring on
one extreme to
another, cycles
that have inter-
vals of hundreds
of years.
- Tom Clark
NATIONAL FORECAST: A moist ow of air from the south will join up with a frontal boundary across
the Southeast and south-central portions of the nation. The result will be scattered showers and
thunderstorms. The summer monsoon season is in full swing and will result in scattered thunder-
storms from the Southwest through the Rockies.
Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Intl Airport
Temperatures
Cooling Degree Days*
Precipitation
TODAY
Mostly sunny and
warm
THURSDAY
Sunny
and
warm
85
56
SATURDAY
Partly
sunny,
showers
82
65
SUNDAY
Showers
and
thunder
85
68
MONDAY
Partly
sunny
85
65
TUESDAY
Cooler,
mostly
sunny
80
55
FRIDAY
Mostly
sunny
85
62
86
57
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and a handful of barely crushed
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and serve as a spritzer with half
sparkling water.
Or perhaps the more tradi-
tional red sangria is your go-to
summer beverage. Start with
fruity red wine and combine
with lemon, lime and orange
slices. Serve as a spritzer by
mixing in lemon-lime soda, or
sweeten with your own simple
syrup (half sugar, half water,
heated to melt sugar) and add
to wine with sparkling water.
Lovely.
Picnic time: Make a salsa
verde potato salad by boiling
Yukon golds until tender, then
cube and toss them with red
onion, bell pepper, salsa verde,
chopped avocado and salt to
taste. Top with chopped fresh
cilantro and cotija cheese.
Think pasta and combine
with fresh vegetables. Add
chopped tomatoes and onion
slices with a garlicky vinai-
grette. Thinly slice zucchini
lengthwise into ribbons using a
mandolin or grater. If adding
any other vegetables to the
pasta, such as snap peas, blanch
them for a minute or two in the
pasta water. Serve with grated
Parmesan.
Or maybe its a Greek pasta
salad that gets your attention:
Cook orzo, the rice-shaped
pasta. Saut chopped zucchini,
yellow squash and green onions.
Toss with the cooked orzo and
add chopped cherry tomatoes,
parsley, dill, goat cheese, salt
and pepper. Drizzle a little vi-
naigrette in the salad to finish it
off. If you like, place the salad
atop baby greens.
Not just for the kids: Make
your own frozen treats by com-
bining vanilla ice cream or plain
yogurt with berries (straw-
berries would need to be cut up
and sweetened). Put them into
molds or other containers such
as paper cups, and freeze. Add
sticks for handles when partially
frozen.
Roast red, yellow and orange
peppers over the grill or under
the broiler by heating them
until the skin blisters and be-
comes dark all over. Place the
peppers in a paper bag or cov-
ered dish to let the skin sweat
off. Rinse under cold water and
brush off the blistered skin. Use
the roasted peppers in salads,
with pasta or on a vegetable
platter.
Add a poached egg to just
about any pile of steamed vege-
tables. Its especially good atop
haricot verts (the skinny green
beans) or cooked greens. For
green beans, steam or boil them
and cool in ice water; pat dry.
Then toss with a vinaigrette.
Top with the egg.
Mustard dill sauce for sea-
food: Whisk together 6 tables-
poons Dijon mustard and cup
chopped fresh dill with 2 tables-
poons sugar, cup fresh lemon
juice or red wine vinegar, salt
and pepper to taste.
Add fresh herbs to any home-
made vinaigrette. Start with a
2:1 proportion of olive oil to acid
(such as vinegar or juices).
Then experiment to find your
preference for best ratio for a
dressing. Add a mashed garlic
clove and a little Dijon mustard.
Whisk together with salt and
freshly cracked pepper and your
favorite herb.
Looking for no-cook options?
Make zucchini carpaccio: Thinly
slice zucchini crosswise use a
mandolin or grater and spread
out on a platter, covering it
completely. Drizzle olive oil
over zucchini, along with a little
lemon juice. Top with finely
grated Parmesan, a little salt
and chopped fresh mint.
Beet salad your style? Thinly
slice beets and cut into match-
sticks (wear rubber gloves to
prevent staining). Add thin red
onion slices and chopped flat-
leaf parsley. Toss with an orange
juice vinaigrette (2:1 olive oil to
OJ) and let sit about 30 min-
utes. Season with salt and pep-
per and drizzle a little more
vinaigrette.
Make breakfast parfaits by
layering plain yogurt with ber-
ries or pitted cherries and gra-
nola. What a way to start the
morning.
Take advantage of the fleeting
cherry season by pureing pit-
ted cherries with hibiscus tea,
sweetened with sugar. Serve
over ice.
Add fresh mint to lemonade,
homemade or prepared. Or add
sliced strawberries. To make
your own lemonade, use about 2
cups fresh lemon juice with a
simple syrup to taste (half wa-
ter/half sugar, heated until the
sugar melts; cool before adding
to the lemonade). Add water
until its the right tartness.
Grill your favorite vegetables
on skewers (soak skewers for 30
minutes beforehand if they are
wooden). For even heating,
place like vegetables on a single
skewer or make all vegetable
pieces roughly the same size. A
nice combo: bell pepper chunks,
yellow summer squash or zuc-
chini, mushrooms, cherry toma-
toes, onions.
Toss cooked snap peas with
pesto, salt and freshly cracked
black pepper for a tasty side
dish.
This is homemade salsa time
as tomatoes begin to ripen.
Seed tomatoes and chop them.
Combine with onion, serrano or
jalapeo peppers, a little lime
juice and salt. Add chopped
cilantro if you like it. Or use
diced zucchini and cucumbers
as the base with just a little
tomato. Add a little vinegar and
olive oil and a handful of
chopped chives.
Make curried onion chutney
to serve with grilled vegetables
or sesame or rice crackers: Sau-
t 3 chopped sweet onions with
2 or 3 minced garlic cloves in 1
tablespoon oil for about 10 min-
utes or until lightly browned.
Let cool and put onions in blen-
der with 2 tablespoons sesame
oil, leaving some chunks. Serve
at room temperature.
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C O M M U N I T Y N E W S
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Floyd William Sutton, son of Carl
and Wendy Sutton, Dallas, is
celebrating his seventh birthday
today, July 1 1. Floyd is a grand-
son of John Wagner, Pittston;
the late Mary Lynn Wagner; and
Carl and Andrea Sutton, Canton.
He is a great-grandson of Ruth
Celmer, Plymouth. Floyd has a
sister, Lydia, 3.
Floyd W. Sutton
Karleigh Adyson Detrick, daugh-
ter of A.J. and Amanda Detrick,
Hanover Township, celebrated
her fourth birthday July 10.
Karleigh is a granddaughter of
Eileen and Larry Davenport,
Hanover Township; Joann and
Michael Stchur, Pittston; and
Arnold Detrick, Dickson City. She
is a great-granddaughter of
Ronald and Elaine Kahley, Moun-
tain Top, and James and Pearl
Karsko, Scranton. Karleigh has a
brother, Connor, 5.
Karleigh A. Detrick
Oliver Bolin, son of Steve and
Kristen Bolin, Exeter, is cele-
brating his fifth birthday today,
July 1 1. Oliver is a grandson of
Nancy Fancher, Exeter; Stephan
Podskoch, Swoyersville; Joseph
Bolin, Pittston; and Michael and
Romaine Korsun, Trucksville. He
is a great-grandson of Leo and
Marion Krawitz, Trucksville.
Oliver has a brother, Lukas, 1.
Oliver Bolin
Garrett Anthony Hudson, son of
Kevin and Dr. Gina Hudson,
Joneboro, Ark., is celebrating his
first birthday today, July 1 1.
Garrett is a grandson of Bob and
Eileen Raineri, Nanticoke, and
James and Ramona Hudson,
Tuscaloosa, Ala. He is a great-
grandson of Edward Raineri, the
late Matilda Raineri, Ann Omo-
lecki and the late Leonard Omo-
lecki, all of Nanticoke.
Garrett A. Hudson
Donald Janis III, son of Donald
Janis Jr. and Renee Dauber-
Janis, Exeter, celebrated his first
birthday July 7. Donald is a
grandson of Larry and Teresa
Dauber, Exeter, and the late
Donald and Mary Maher Janis,
Collinsville, Ill.
Donald Janis III
Brandon Michael Snopeck, son
of Danielle and David Snopeck,
Edwardsville, is celebrating his
third birthday today, July 1 1.
Brandon is a grandson of Donna
Melton, Wilkes-Barre; James
Melton, Forty Fort; and Joan
Snopeck and the late Walter
Snopeck, West Wyoming. He has
a sister, Cassandra, 4.
Brandon M. Snopeck
THIS WEEK: July 1 1 to July 17
Community Lunch Program for
White Haven Residents 1 1:30
a.m.-noon every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, St. Pauls
Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick
St., White Haven. The ministry is
supported through volunteers
and donations. Doors open at 10
a.m. for coffee and close at 1:30
p.m. Contact the Rev. Dawn
Richie of St. Pauls Lutheran
Church at 443-9424 for more
information.
Summer Barbecue, 4:30-7 p.m.
Friday, Trucksville United Metho-
dist Church, Educational Build-
ing, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucks-
ville, left off of Route 309 at
Carverton Road. Take outs only.
Tickets are on sale now. $8
adults; $4 children. Includes half
a chicken, all the fixings and a
homemade dessert. To reserve
tickets, call the church office
from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday
through Friday, at 696-3897.
Chicken Barbecue Dinner, noon-3
p.m. July 21, St. Michaels Ortho-
dox Church Hall, Church and
Winter streets, Old Forge. Pickup
only. $9 each. Place orders by
Friday. Call Al at 562-3965.
Breakfast, 8-1 1 a.m. Saturday, The
Huntsville United Methodist
Church. Menu includes eggs,
sausage, home fries, toast,
pancakes and a beverage. $7
adults; free for kids and seniors.
Strawberry Social, 6-7:30 p.m.
Sunday, The Orange United
Methodist Church, Dallas. $5
adults; $2.50 children younger
than 12. Short cake, ice cream,
strawberries, whipped topping
and a drink. For directions and
tickets call 855-9693 or 675-
1513.
FUTURE:
Spaghetti Supper, 4:30-7 p.m.
July 20, Patterson Grove Camp
Grounds, located one mile off
Route 239 between Shickshinny
and Benton. Menu includes
homemade meatballs, salad,
garlic bread and more. $6
adults; $3 children.
Chicken Barbecue, 4:30-7 p.m.
July 21, Mount Zion United
Methodist Church, Mount Zion
Road, Harding. $8.50 adults; $5
children 12 and younger. Take-
outs available 4-4:30 p.m. For
tickets call Carole at 388-6565
or Bob at 823-2484.
Clambake, 9 a.m. Aug. 1 1, Van
Fleets Grove, Moscow. The 12th
annual Marine Corps clambake
offered for current, active duty
reserve, former Marines and
Navy corpsmen. Breakfast,
buffet lunch and dinner. Wives,
husbands and guests welcome.
Clams and beverages all day.
Handmade Marine Corps com-
memorative gift. Contact MSGT
Edward Kubilus USMC (Ret.) at
487-2373 for information. Res-
ervations due by July 27.
Ice Cream Social, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
July 28, Town Hill United Metho-
dist Church, 417 Town Hill Road,
Shickshinny. Homemade soups,
sandwiches, ice cream, pies and
cakes. Ala carte menu. Takeouts
available.
Family-Style Ham Dinner, 4:30-
6:30 p.m. July 28, Sweet Valley
Volunteer Fire Company, 5383
Main Road, Sweet Valley. $9
adults; $5 children 6-1 1; free for
children under 6.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 8
a.m.-noon Aug. 5, St. Patrick
Parish Center, 411 Allegheny St.,
White Haven, $7.
Taste of the Parish, noon-6 p.m.
Aug. 12, Transfiguration of Our
Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church,
church hall grounds, corner of
Bliss and Center streets, Hanov-
er section, Nanticoke. Includes
samplings of potato pancakes,
pierogies, halushki, halupki,
borscht, kielbasa sliders, bever-
age and dessert. Limited tickets
pre-sold at $10; $12 at the door.
Summer Luncheons, 2 p.m., Aug.
16, Sept. 20, The Irem Country
Club, Country Club Road, Dallas,
hosted by the Irem Womens
Auxiliary. $18 per person. Reser-
vations due by 11:45 a.m. the
Monday before the luncheon.
Prizes awarded. Call Bernice
West at 256-3031 or Sally Wagn-
er at 675-2325 for reservations.
Wheelchair-accessible and
parking.
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 4:30-7
p.m. Aug. 17, Patterson Grove
Camp Grounds, one mile off
Route 239 between Shickshinny
and Benton. Meal includes
mashed potatoes, green beans,
pickled cabbage and more. $8
adults; $4 children.
Open House and Barbecue, 1 1
a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 18, Saint Johns
Lodge Hall, 498 Yatesville Road,
Jenkins Township. Sponsored
by the Saint Johns Masonic
Lodge 233 and Tyre Square
Club Masonic Lodge Golden
Rule 15. Grilled and smoked
chicken and ribs, candied yams,
collard greens, bread, macaroni
and cheese, soft drink or iced
tea. $10 for chicken or ribs; $25
rack. For information call Jerry
Venetz at 654-9833 or Fred
Kotula at 655-1687.
Ethnic Food Festival, 1 1 a.m.-6
p.m. Aug. 25, St. John the Bap-
tist Orthodox Church, 93 Zerby
Ave., Edwardsville. Rain or shine
under the big tent. Freshly
grated homemade potato pan-
cakes, halupki, pierogies, gou-
lash, halushki, pagach and more.
Homemade baked goods and
bread, theme baskets, pic-a-tic
and kids games.
Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m. Sept. 9,
The West Pittston Library, Exe-
ter and Warren avenues, West
Pittston. $20 per person; $35
couples. Tickets available from
the library or any member of
The Friends Association of The
West Pittston Library. For new
member information or tickets
contact Sara at 883-7079 or
sarashanekelly@gmail.com.
GOOD EATS!
PLYMOUTH: Shawnee
Senior Citizens Club will meet
at 1p.m. on Thursday at the
Welsh Baptist Church, Shaw-
nee Avenue. Members should
bring their own lunch. Beverag-
es will be provided by the club.
WILKES-BARRE: Lone Star
Steakhouse, 805 Kidder St., is
holding a benefit for The Lu-
zerne County Pit Bull Owners
Group, a nonprofit organiza-
tion, from11a.m.-10 p.m. on
Thursday.
Servers will donate15 per-
cent of dinner receipts for
patrons who present the
groups flyer. Representatives
fromthe group will also be on
the patio discussing pit bulls
and some puppies will be avail-
able for adoption.
IN BRIEF
Edmond and Stephanie Gilroy recently made a substantial contri-
bution to the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCAs Annual Fund. The Gilroys
donation will be directed to under-privileged children in the city,
providing them with the opportunity to attend camp or become
members of the YMCA. The Gilroy family, including daughters Aman-
da and Emily, has been tremendously supportive of the Wilkes-Barre
Family YMCA over the years. They donate to the annual fund yearly.
From left: Jim Thomas, executive director, Wilkes-Barre YMCA; Ste-
phanie Gilroy; Edmond Gilroy, owner of Gilroy Roofing; and George
Brandt, Wilkes-Barre YMCA.
Gilroys make donation to YMCA Annual Fund
The Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center recently received a
$2,000 donation from Luzerne Bank. The funds were the result of a
non-traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted in May at the
banks new Plains Township office. The ribbon used for the ceremony
was made up of 20 one hundred dollar bills. The charity was chosen
by random drawing of charitable organizations submitted by custom-
ers who attended a business reception held at the new branch in
May. Bank customers and business owners Bill and Ruth Corcoran
submitted the Wyoming Valley CYC as their suggestion. At the check
presentation, from left; Jack W. Jones, vice president, assistant
branch administrator and manager, Luzerne Bank; Todd C. Serafin,
vice president, commercial lending, Luzerne Bank; Robert O. Neher,
commercial loan officer, Luzerne Bank; Ruth Corcoran, owner, Cork
Restaurant and Corcoran Communications; Mark Soprano, executive
director, CYC; Bill Corcoran, president, Corcoran Printing; Maureen M.
Straub, senior vice president, Luzerne Bank; and Kenneth Osiecki,
Plains office manager, Luzerne Bank.
Luzerne Bank makes donation to CYC
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge, a program of Catholic Social
Services, recently presented its annual $1,000 Paul Smith Memorial
Scholarship to Michael Gentile, a graduate of Wyoming Area High
School. Gentile plans to study engineering at Penn State Wilkes-
Barre. At the check presentation, from left: Sue Jones, caseworker,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge; Jeremy Yakus, volunteer Big
Brother; Annette Gentile; Michael Gentile; Jack Nolan, chairman of
the advisory board, Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge; Ann
Smith, board member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge; Chris
Bedwick, board member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge; Mon-
signor Joseph P. Kelly, Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Human Ser-
vices; Tanya Olaviany; program director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of
The Bridge.
Big Brothers Big Sisters awards scholarship
Shirley Bower, Sweet Valley,
visited the State Capitol to
participate in the American
Legion Auxiliary Girls State
program that teaches young
women responsible citizenship
and love for God and country.
Since the inception of the Girls
State program in 1937, nearly
one million young people have
had the opportunity to learn
firsthand how their state and
local government works. On
the Senate floor, from left, are
Senator Lisa Baker and Bower.
Sweet Valley resident
attends Legion Auxiliary
Girls State program
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Topping
15 Oz.
Byrne Dairy
Orange Juice
1 Gallon
Cluster or Hot House
Tomatoes
79
$
3
19
$
4
49
$
1
59
$
4
99
$
9
99
$
1
99 $
8
99
$
3
99
$
3
69
$
11
99
$
3
49
$
1
49
$
8
99
$
3
49
99
/lb.
/lb.
/lb.
/lb. /lb.
/lb. /lb. /lb.
Prices Effective Sun. 07/08/12 - Sat. 07/14/12 While supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. MaineSource accepts EBT and Major Credit Cards.
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Red Ripe Seedless
Watermelons
Home Grown
Squash
Yellow or Green
Large Eastern
Peaches
Home Grown
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$
2
99
89
99
3/99