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Bargain hunting season Early-morning shoppers hit stores to nab day-after-Christmas deals By StEPHEN J. PytAK STAff WRiTER

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Freezing rain slickened some roads in Schuylkill County on Monday. But that didn’t stop some people from one of their favorite Yuletide traditions, day-afterChristmas shopping. “We do Black Friday and this is something we do after Christmas. We were at Wal-Mart just after 7. I

think they had the best deals. I left with a cart full of Christmas lights,” Holly Swope, Ringtown, said as she visited Schuylkill Mall in Frackville. Bargain hunters also flocked to shopping centers including Fairlane Village mall in Norwegian Township and Wal-Mart in Saint Clair. When the doors to Boscov’s opened at 7 a.m. Monday, there

were eight people waiting to come in. “It’s not what it used to be in years past. In years past you’d have crowds at all the malls at all the stores,” Liz Eich, store manager at Boscov’s at Fairlane Village mall, said. At 7:30 a.m., Natalie Setlock, Pottsville, had finished her shopping at Boscov’s. Please see BARGAIN, Page 9

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Angela and Brian Potts, Frackville, shop for day-after-Christmas sales Monday at Boscov’s at the Fairlane Village mall in Norwegian Township.

Man suffers burns in house fire

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Chief: East Brunswick blaze not believed to be suspicious By StEPHEN J. PytAK STAff WRiTER

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NEW RINGGOLD — A man was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after he suffered burns in a fire that destroyed the mobile home he was living in in East Brunswick Township, according to Joseph Caracappa, New Ringgold fire chief.

It occurred at 622 Summer Valley Road at 12:03 p.m., according to a supervisor at Schuylkill County Communications Center. Caracappa did not know the name of the man but said he was transported by New Ringgold Ambulance to the Lehigh Valley Health Network Regional Burn Center, Allentown. Please see FIRE, Page 7

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Family and friends of Savas Logothetides, Pottsville, gather Aug. 27 for the soft opening of his new restaurant, Wheel, formerly The Famous bar, in Pottsville. Wheel was one of a few new business additions to downtown Pottsville in 2016.

County business scene’s ups, downs, innovations STAff REPORTS

tion, the once-vacant D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. ice cream factory at 420 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, became home to a bustling gift shop and a waste treatment facility for the brewery across the street. The brewery spent more than Businesses settle $6 million renovating the property. The new gift shop opened in city’s downtown on Feb. 29, and the treatment In 2016, a few new stores opened in Pottsville’s downtown. plant went on-line March 8. Please see BUSINESS, Page 7 After two years of renova-

Again in 2016, Schuylkill County saw several businesses shutter, costing the county workforce jobs, while others undertook innovations and entrepreneurs launched new operations.

Editor’s note: In the final days of 2016, The Republican-Herald news staff looks back at the memorable stories of the year, bringing things up to date when needed. Today, we remember the closures, openings and bankruptcy in the Schuylkill business scene; Wednesday, we look back on tragic loss of life to fire; Thursday, we bring the year in crime; Friday will be a jumble of stories of interest while the year’s top 10 stories, selected by the staff and presented in chronological order, will be published in the New Year’s Eve edition.

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From left, Joseph Caracappa, New Ringgold fire chief, Kevin Kistler Jr. and Kobe Reed walk past the remains of a mobile home destroyed by fire Monday in East Brunswick Township. A man who lives at the home was taken to the hospital for burns he suffered in the fire. SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-8pm Fri. 9am-6pm | Sat. 9am-3pm

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STAff REPORTS Schuylkill County CourtSchuylkill County’s house; however, the shermalls continued to strug- iff sale of the mall did not gle in 2016, with some occur. changing ownership. Chapter 7 permits the assets to be sold to pay off Bankruptcy creditors. Empire What some perceive as Schuylkill LP owns the the continued decline of mall. The filing was done the Schuylkill Mall took in the U.S. Bankruptcy place in October when the Court for the Middle Disowner of the mall filed for trict of Columbia. Chapter 7 bankruptcy. DAViD MCKEOWN/STAff PHOTO At the time of the filing, Before doing so, the The Schuylkill Mall in Frackville filed for Chapter 7 mall was up for sheriff total liabilities were listed

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Voting system susceptible to hacking By MICHAEL RUBINKAM AND FRANK BAJAK ASSOCiATED PRESS

ALLENTOWN — Jill Stein’s bid to recount votes in Pennsylvania was in trouble even before a federal judge shot it down Dec. 12. That’s because the Green Party can-

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didate’s effort stood almost no chance of detecting potential fraud or error in the vote — there was basically nothing to recount. Pennsylvania is one of 11 states where the majority of voters use antiquated machines that store votes elec-

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tronically, without printed ballots or other paper-based backups that could be used to double-check the balloting. There’s almost no way to know if they’ve accurately recorded individual votes — or if anyone tampered with the count. More than 80 percent of

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Pennsylvanians who voted Nov. 8 cast their ballots on such machines, according to VotePA, a nonprofit seeking their replacement. A recount would, in the words o f Vo t e PA’s M a r y b e t h Kuznik, a veteran election Please see VOtING, Page 9

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Good binoculars will show the nearest big galaxy. At exactly 6 p.m., be lying on the ground and looking straight up for a small, dim smudge of gray among the stars.

WBRE WEATHER WISE

Things will start off warm and rainy today. Some of us will be near 50 this morning, before temperatures fall to the 40s and 30s. We’ll be dry on Wednesday, with highs much closer to average for this time of year in the mid-30s. Rain and snow showers look to visit the area Thursday, and we’ll be windy and cold with snow showers on Friday. Highs will fight to get into the 30s Saturday, but we’ll remain dry for New Year’s Eve. It could be a different story for the first day of 2017, due to a chance of rain and snow showers Sunday. Highs look to rise to the 40s. — Meteorologist Dave Caulfield WBRE’s Accuweather Team Chief Meteorologist Josh Hodell, Meteorologist Kevin Derk, Meteorologist Dave Kuharchik, Meteorologist Stefano DiPietro, Meteorologist Dave Caulfield & Meteorologist Drew Anderson

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NORTHAMPTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania man going through treatment for colon cancer won a pizza parlor’s raffle for a year’s worth of free pies and donated his prize to a food bank. The owners of Mario’s Pizza then doubled down and offered the prize to both Josh Katrick, 36, of Northampton, and the food bank.

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SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — If a costume designer wanted to recreate a World War I era wraparound dress, a 1940s zoot suit or even a bodice from 1875, the sewing patterns are in Rhode Island. The University of Rhode Island has the largest known collection of sewing patterns in the world, according to the collection’s curator, Joy Spanabel Emery, and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. About 50,000 are on paper and 62,000 are in an electronic database. They’re at the university because of Emery’s love of patterns. Emery donated her personal collection of patterns and periodicals to the university years ago and has painstakingly sorted through the donations sent there as word spread about the growing repository. Three more boxes full just arrived to be added to the overflowing filing cabinets. “This is much more than a hob-

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by. It really is a passion,” Emery, a professor emerita of theater at URI, said. “I’m learning things every day about pattern companies and the different styles and I enjoy creating something that’s a legacy.” As a costume designer, Emery began saving paper patterns in the 1980s because everyday clothes often aren’t preserved over time. Notable pieces like military uniforms and wedding dresses tend to be saved. And, she worried electronic versions of the patterns could be lost as technology changed. The association for performing arts and entertainment professionals, USITT, honored Emery this year for documenting the clothing of American history. The 80-yearold Emery received a distinguished achievement award in costume design and technology, the only one given this year in that category. Costume designers can replicate period clothing and the public can understand how middle-class Americans dressed over time

because of Emery, executive director David Grindle said. Emery finds the patterns from the 1930s the most interesting because they’re elegant and inventive despite the fact they were designed during the Depression. She’s also intrigued by the WWI dress, the “Hoover apron.” Women wore it when Herbert Hoover promoted food conservation by encouraging Americans to grow vegetable gardens. The oldest patterns in the collection are from 1847, including a peignoir and a baby cap. The database can be used to trace the evolution of clothing and reoccurrence of trends. Emery was inspired to collect patterns by her friend, Betty Williams, a theatrical costume maker in New York and pioneer in dressmaker pattern research. When Williams died 20 years ago, her 12,000 patterns, periodicals and research papers were donated to URI. Rhode Island has a strong history with the textile industry, fashion and theater.

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FRACKVILLE — Schuylkill County Sheriff Joseph Groody was selected as the 2016 Officer of the Year for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 25. Groody was presented the award during the group’s annual awards ceremony Dec. 20 by Butler Township police Patrolman Shawn Butler, recording secretary of the lodge. Butler, who nominated Groody for the award, commended the sheriff and former Ashland police patrolman for his 38 years of service to the lodge, a majority of that time serving as chaplain. Groody’s law enforcement career started in 1977 as a full-time police officer with Ashland borough where he served the residents of that community for 31 years, later becoming

Schuylkill County Sheriff in 2008, a position he still holds today. “Under Sheriff Groody’s leadership the Sheriff’s Office has progressed by leaps and bounds,” Butler said. Groody currently sits on multiple local and state affiliated boards including the Schuylkill County Prison Board, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol board, Schuylkill County Child Death Review Board, Schuylkill County Interagency Forensic Task Force, Schuylkill County Mental Health Steering Committee and the Legislative Committee for the Pennsylvania Sheriff ’s Association, where he is also a director and chaplain. Butler said that Groody is also a member of the Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance Board of Directors and Schuylkill Community Action. Please see award, Page 5

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Schuylkill County Sheriff Joseph Groody, center, accepts the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 25 Officer of the Year Award on Dec. 20 from recording secretary Shawn Butler, left, and lodge president Matt Dillman.

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Four Shenandoah Valley seniors discuss their plans Dec. 20 for the first Kielbasi-Pierogi Drop that will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Legion Memorial Garden in downtown Shenandoah. The students met at the Downtown Shenandoah Inc. office to discuss plans for the first event that hopefully will become an annual drop. From left are Shenandoah Valley high school teacher and DSI Promotions Committee Chairwoman Anne Taylor; DSI Executive Director Mary Luscavage; and students, Emily Tovar, who is also a DSI student representative; Liz Rosa De Aza; Lynn Rosa De Aza; and Marisol Velasquez. Also attending the meeting was Shenandoah Valley Public Relations Director Robert Yudinsky.

Shenandoah Valley students create Kielbasi-Pierogi Drop By John e. uSaLiS STAFF WRiTER

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SHENANDOAH — Celebrating the arrival of the new year has been done around the country with all types of “drops,” including the Times Square ball drop, but Shenandoah begins a new tradition this year with a Kielbasi-Pierogi Drop on Saturday. The unique way of saying goodbye to 2016 and welcoming in 2017 is the idea of four Shenandoah Valley seniors as part of their senior project. The celebration will use depictions of two extremely popular ethnic foods in the borough and the anthracite coal region. The Shenandoah fits in with many other themed drops in areas in Pennsylvania, the United States and the world. In Pennsylvania, the drops include a stuffed beaver in Beavertown, a bear in Boyertown, two pickles in Dillsburg, a 10-foot Crayola crayon in Easton, a Hershey kiss in Hershey, a wrench in Mechanicsburg, a chunk of coal turning into a diamond in Shamokin and Wilkes-Barre, and in Pottsville, a bottle of Yuengling beer is raised instead of dropped. Developing the idea are seniors Emily Tovar, Liz Rosa De Aza, Lynn Rosa De Aza and

“There are two separate parts — the pierogi part and the kielbasi part. here are four of us, so two of us are working on the pierogi, and the other two on the kielbasi, and then we’ll combine and put them together.” emily tovar, Downtown Shenandoah inc. student representative and Shenandoah Valley senior Marisol Velasquez, all members of student council. The students are working on the models of the pierogi and kielbasi at the office of Downtown Shenandoah Inc., meeting there last week on the planning for the inaugural drop, which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Legion Memorial Garden, located next to the American Legion Anthony P. Damato “Medal of Honor” Post 792, located on the 100 block of North Main Street. According to Tovar, the idea came from a remark made at a state assessment meeting in October at the DSI office when someone remarked about a pierogi drop. “He was joking around about doing a pierogi drop, and I thought that it’s a good idea,” Tovar said. Tovar spoke to her friends about the idea as a senior project, and they also liked the idea. “I thought it would be a good

idea to have all of us in it since it would be a lot of work for just one person,” Tovar said. The DSI office had the “pierogi” partially done. Made with a piece of plywood measuring 8 feet long and 4 feet high, it was covered with cloth and stuffed with plastic bags for the “filling.” “There are two separate parts — the pierogi part and the kielbasi part,” Tovar said. “There are four of us, so two of us are working on the pierogi, and the other two on the kielbasi, and then we’ll combine and put them together.” The “kielbasi” will be 10 feet long and will curve over the top of the pierogi. DSI Executive Director Mary Luscavage approached the borough about the idea to get permission from the borough council, though the idea of what was going to occur was explained before permission was granted at the council’s Dec. 21 meeting. Please see droP, Page 5

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MAHANOY PLANE — The Gilberton Borough Council formally adopted the 2017 general budget at Thursday’s meeting that includes no real estate tax increase. The vote was 5-0 for the revenue and spending plan, which also includes no increase in garbage and sewer fees. Council President Daniel Malloy called for a motion to adopt, which was made by Vice President Michael VanAllen, seconded by Councilman Mark Keirsey. The operating budget keeps the real estate tax levy at 13.814 mills. The budget shows anticipated revenue in 2016 at $145,750,

n Frackville: The Frackville Rotary Club sponsored the Schuylkill County Byzantine Men’s Choir for a Christmas performance at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The group entertained the residents by singing Christmas carols in Polish, Slovakian, English and German. Nursing home residents and personnel, according to the Rotary bulletin, thanked the group and Rotary Club for the performance. Afterward, the club hosted the group at a Christmas party.

Company, 6 E. Ogden St., will host a Geisinger Blood Center blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the firehouse. To schedule an appointment, call Julie at 570-276-6922 or go online to geisingerbloodcenter. org and click on “Make an Appointment.” Walk-ins are also welcome.

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SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS — The West Mahanoy Township supervisors met Dec. 20 and formally adopted the 2017 operating budget with no increase in real estate taxes. The balanced budget was approved 2-0, with Chairman Paul “Pepper” Martin and Supervisor Joseph Sweeney voting in favor. Vice Chairman David Lukashunas was absent. Total revenues and expenditures are $1,774,075, an increase over the 2016 budget of $1,690,300. The 2017 spending plan keeps the real estate tax at 7.15 mills. The 7.15 mills includes 5.9 mills dedicated for general purposes and 1.25 mills for public safety. Each mill brings in $42,850 in revenue. For every $100 in assessed valuation, taxes are 71.5 cents. In other business, the township received a letter from Scott Dunkleberger, the executive director of the Commonwealth Financing Authority, that the grant application to the state Department of Community and Economic Development has been approved for $100,000 on the road project on Altamont Boulevard. At a special meeting in July, the supervisors approved applying for the grant. The road is a section of Altamont Boulevard (township Route 608) between Industrial Park Road and the access road to the Schuylkill Mall that will be affected by the planned relocation of a large water line by the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority. The authority serves the Frackville and Mahanoy state correctional institutions, area businesses, the Laurel Ridge Development, the Frackville Industrial Park, and New Boston and Morea. The water line is along the southbound lane of the road. The township project would include storm sewer improvements (150 feet of 18-inch HDPE storm sewer pipe and three precast concrete inlet boxes) and full-depth pavement reconstruction, which will include excavation/milling/ grading/compacting, putting in 2A stone subbase, a base course, and overlay. Martin announced that the monthly sewer fee from the Shenandoah Sewer Authority will increase by $3 per month in the new year.

an increase of $8,400 from the 2 0 1 6 b u d g e t e d r e ve n u e o f $137,350. The total 2016 estimate expenses are $141,173, an increase of $12,253 as compared to the 2016 budget of $128,920. The anticipated surplus for 2016 is $4,577. The real estate tax of 13.814 mills is broken down as follows: • General purposes — 6.814 mills. • Roads — 5 mills. • Fire — 2 mills. The per capita tax of $10 remains the same, as does the earned income tax at 1 percent, real estate transfer tax at 1 percent, and the local services tax at $52 (half is shared with the Mahanoy Area School District). The assessed value of property in the borough is $3,619,970. The total

number of per capita taxables is 514. The garbage collection fee remains the same. Residents can make one payment of $160 in February, two $80 payments (February and August), or $40 quarterly payments (February, May, August and November). Sewer rates will also stay the same. Borough Secretary/Treasurer Tina Antalosky and streets employee Scott Stockunas will receive a $0.50 per hour increase. Part-time employees William Blank (streets) and Lloyd George Jr. (code enforcement officer) will receive a raise of $0.25 per hour. Staying with tradition, the borough council approved giving borwww.ebook3000.com

ough employees $25 Christmas bonuses. In other business, Malloy reported on a Nov. 21 meeting in Shenandoah with representatives from the state Department of Transportation about the planned restoration and resurfacing of state Route 924. The project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase of design, with the final design starting in early 2017 and design completion in the fall of 2018. Expected start of construction will be winter 2018-19, with much of the physical construction completed by the end of 2019. Unforeseen weather, schedule restrictions and other factors could extend the project into the spring of 2020. Please see hiKe, Page 5

Theater, North Centre Street, will hold an open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday to introduce its new program, Majestic Kids of the Arts, involving classes for the performing arts. The theater will offer acting, singing, dancing and piano lessons for children in kindergarten to 12th grade. Attendees will have the opportunity to register for the classes, which begin in January. The program director is Sandy Kost-Sterner and Kelly Pleva and Katrina Calvin will head the classes. Pleva is a Blue Mountain High School, Wilkes University and New York University graduate and Calvin is a Nativity BVM and Penn State graduate. For more information, email majesticplayerspottsville@ gmail.com or call the theater office at 570-628-4647. The Majestic Theater is a nonprofit organization.

n Pottsville: The Schuylkill Transportation System held its holiday food drive at Union Station for Schuylkill County food pantries. All food collected was given to Schuylkill Community Action for distribution, according to an STS press release. Each passenger who donated a food item was eligible to enter a drawing to win a free monthly bus pass valued at $56 for January. The drawing was held at Union Station at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 and the winner was Kimberly Kline, Saint Clair, according to the release. n Shenandoah: Borough

hall will be closed Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Monday’s garbage will be picked Tuesday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Wednesday. Thursday’s pickup will remain the same. There will be no recycling on Wednesday. Recycling will resume on the east side on Jan. 11.

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Area Chamber of Commerce has extended an invitation for everyone to head to downtown Tamaqua on Friday for the 19th annual New Year’s Eve Eagle Rise at the ABC Tamaqua High Rise. “Count down to 2017 as the lighted eagles make their way to the top of Tamaqua’s (and Schuylkill County’s) tallest building. The Revive Community Fellowship will offer hot chocolate and popcorn and there will be a broadcast from Times Square in New York City to help ring in the new year, according to a chamber press release. Broad Street will be closed to traffic for everyone to enjoy the festivities. “This event has become a great tradition in our downtown. Bring your kids, bring your neighbors. Everyone is welcome to gather together for the countdown to the new year,” Vanessa Gerhard, Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce administrative assistant, said in the release. The free event began in 1998 to usher in Tamaqua’s bicentennial year. Frank Fabrizio, Brockton, has provided the light and sound every year. The chamber thanked Tamaqua borough, police department and fire police as well as the ABC High Rise for their support and cooperation. For more information, call the chamber at 570-668-1880 or go online to chamber@tamaqua. net.

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News iN Brief Blizzards, ice storms strike northern Plains CHICAGO (AP) — Travel conditions remained hazardous as a winter storm swept across much of the northern Plains on Monday, with blowing and drifting snow forcing the closure of an airport and creating nearzero visibility on some roads. The combination of freezing rain, snow and high winds that forced vast stretches of highways in the Dakotas to be shut down Sunday continued into Monday, and authorities issued no-travel warnings for much of North Dakota. Meanwhile, in parts of the South, unseasonably warm temperature was raising the risk of tornadoes and damaging thunderstorms. About 3 million people in parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee could see damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes Monday, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said, but no major outbreak was expected. Most of North Dakota was to remain under a blizzard warning through Monday afternoon or early evening, according to the National Weather Service in Bismarck. Severe whiteout conditions led to the closure of Minot International Airport, and the facility wasn’t expected to reopen until 3 a.m. today. The airports serving Fargo and Bismarck also list flight cancellations on their websites.

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Kremlin plays down possibility of terror attack in plane crash By VladiMir isaCHeNKoV aNd VeroNiKa silCHeNKo ASSOCIATeD PreSS

SOCHI, Russia — The Kremlin on Monday played down the possibility that a terror attack might have downed a Syria-bound Russian plane, killing all 92 people on board, as the nation observed a day of mourning for the victims, including most members of a world famous military choir. The Tu-154 owned by the Russian Defense Ministry crashed into the Black Sea early Sunday two minutes after taking off in good weather from the city of Sochi. The plane was carrying members of the Alexandrov Ensemble, often referred to as the Red Army Choir, to a New Year’s concert at a Russian military base in Syria. About 3,500 people, 43 ships and 182 divers have been sweeping a vast crash site for bodies of the victims and debris, and dozens of drones and several submersibles also have been

involved in the search. Rescue teams so far have recovered 11 bodies and numerous body fragments, which have been flown to Moscow for identification. Divers have located parts of the plane’s fuselage and other fragments, but the search for the jet’s flight recorders will likely prove challenging as they lack underwater locator beacons for easy spotting common in more modern planes. Officials sought to squelch speculation that the crash might have been caused by a bomb planted on board or a portable air defense missile. But some aviation experts pointed that the crew’s failure to communicate any technical problem and a large area over which fragments of the plane were scattered point at a possible explosion on board. Evidence of a bombing of a Syria-bound military flight would badly embarrass the Kremlin, highlighting Russia’s extreme vulnerability to attacks even as it boasts its success in Syria

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Ministry employees lift a fragment of a plane Monday outside Sochi, Russia. All 84 passengers and eight crew members on the Russian military’s Tu-154 plane are believed to have died Sunday morning when it crashed two minutes after taking off from the southern Russian city of Sochi. after Aleppo fell into President Bashar Assad’s hands.

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Christmas day typhoon kills 6

BATANGAS, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon blew out of the northern Philippines on Monday after killing at least six people and spoiling Christmas in several provinces, where more than 380,000 people abandoned celebrations at home to reach emergency shelters and other safer grounds. Typhoon Nock-Ten cut power to five entire provinces due to toppled electric posts and trees, dimming Christmas revelries in Asia’s largest Catholic nation. More than 300 flights were delayed or re-scheduled and ferries were barred from sailing, stranding more than 12,000 holiday travelers. Six people died from drowning or by being pinned by fallen trees, poles and a collapsed concrete wall in the provinces of Quezon and Albay, southeast of Manila, after the typhoon made landfall in Catanduanes province Sunday night, officials said.

Colombia probe finds human error

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A series of human errors caused an airliner to run out of fuel and crash in Colombia last month, killing 71 people including most of a Brazilian soccer team, aviation authorities said Monday. Colombia’s Civil Aeronautics agency concluded in its investigation that the plan for the flight operated by Bolivia-based charter company LaMia did not meet international standards. Among the errors made were the decisions to let the plane take off without enough fuel to make the flight safely and then to not stop midway to refuel. The pilot also did not report the plane’s emergency until it was too late, it said. Neither the company nor Bolivian authorities should have allowed the plane to take off with the flight plan submitted, Freddy Bonilla, air safety secretary for Colombia’s aviation authority, said. He said the agency’s preliminary conclusions were based on the plane’s black boxes and other evidence.

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HONOLULU (AP) — In an alternate universe in which President Barack Obama ran for a third term against Donald Trump, who would have won? No surprise: The president and the president-elect disagree. A fresh dispute erupted Monday between Obama and his successor, spurred by Obama’s hypothetical musings that had he run again, he would have been victorious. Interviewed for a podcast, Obama suggested he still holds enough sway over the coalition of voters that elected him twice to get them to vote for him once again. “I am confident in this vision because I’m confident that if I had run again and articulated it, I think I could’ve mobilized a majority of the American people to rally behind it,” Obama told his former White House adviser, David Axelrod, in a podcast released Monday.

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Sal Miwa, of the Japan-America Society of Hawaii, center, shows Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the Ehime Maru Memorial on Monday in Honolulu. The memorial is dedicated to the victims of a 2001 collision off the coast of Hawaii between the Ehime Maru, a fisheries training vessel, and a U.S. naval submarine. Several were killed, including four high school students, in the accidental collision. Abe arrived in Hawaii on Monday to recognize the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor.

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Hawaii on Monday to recognize the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Abe landed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the historic visit. He will be the first Japanese prime minister to visit the memorial that honors sailors and Marines killed in the attack that spurred America to enter World War II. Japan’s former leader Shigeru Yoshida went to Pearl Harbor six years after the country’s World War II surrender, but that was before the USS Arizona Memorial was built. Yoshida arrived at Pearl Harbor in 1951, shortly after requesting a courtesy visit to the office of Adm. Arthur W.R. Radford, commander of the U.S. Pacific fleet. The office overlooked Pearl Harbor, offering a direct view of the attack site. The memorial will be closed to the public today when Abe visits the historic site, joined by U.S. President Barack Obama, who is vacationing in Hawaii with his family. The importance of the visit

may be mostly symbolic for two countries that, in a remarkable transformation, have grown into close allies in the decades since they faced off in brutal conflict. At the same time, it’s significant that it took more than 70 years for U.S.-Japanese relations to get to this point. Abe won’t apologize for Japan’s attack when he visits, the government spokesman said earlier this month. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that “the purpose of the upcoming visit is to pay respects for the war dead and not to offer an apology.” The visit comes six months after Obama became the first sitting American president to visit Hiroshima for victims of the U.S. atomic bombing of that city at the end of the same war. On Monday, Abe visited the Ehime Maru Memorial near downtown Honolulu. Nine boys and men died when a U.S. Navy submarine collided with their Japanese fishing vessel off Oahu on Feb. 9. 2001. Hawaii Gov. David Ige and Caroline Kennedy, U.S. ambassador to Japan, were among those who joined Abe for the solemn memorial visit.

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Abe arrives Monday at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. Abe will visit Pearl Harbor with U.S. President Barack Obama today, becoming the first leader of Japan to visit Pearl Harbor, the site of the surprise attack that propelled the United States into World War II. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack.

NEW YORK — If President-elect Donald Trump wanted to show he planned to obliterate President Barack Obama’s approach to Israel, he might have found his man to deliver that messa g e in David F riedman, his p i c k f o r U. S . ambassador. The bankruptcy lawyer and son of an Orthodox david rabbi is everyfriedman thing Obama is Trump’s pick for not: a fervent supambassador porter of Israeli settlements, opponent of Palestinian statehood and unrelenting defender of Israel’s government. So far to the right is Friedman that many Israel supporters worry he could push Israel’s hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be more extreme, scuttling prospects for peace with Palestinians in the process. The heated debate over Friedman’s selection is playing out just as fresh tensions erupt between the U.S. and Israel. In a stunning decision Friday, the Obama administration moved to allow the U.N. Security Council to pass a resolution condemning Israeli settlements as illegal. The move to abstain, rather than veto, defied years of U.S. tradition of shielding Israel from such resolutions, and elicited condemnation from Israel, lawmakers of both parties, and especially Trump. “Things will be different after Jan. 20th,” when he’s sworn in, Trump vowed Friday on Twitter. On Monday, he added: “The United Nations has such great potential but right now it is just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time. So sad!” Presidents of both parties have long called for a two-state solution that envisions eventual Palestinian statehood, and Netanyahu said he agrees. Friedman, who still must be confirmed by the Senate, does not. He’s called the two-state solution a mere “narrative” that must end. Under Obama, the U.S. has worked closely with J Street, an Israel advocacy group sharply critical of Netanyahu. Friedman accuses Obama of “blatant anti-Semitism” and calls J Street “worse than kapos,” a reference to Jews who helped the Nazis imprison fellow Jews during the Holocaust.

AP poll: Americans hopeful for a better 2017 By eMily swaNsoN aNd VereNa doBNiK ASSOCIATeD PreSS

NEW YORK — Emotionally wrenching politics, foreign conflicts and shootings at home took a toll on Americans in 2016, but they are entering 2017 on an optimistic note, according to a new poll that found that a majority believes things are going to get better for the country next year.

so how was 2016? Americans weren’t thrilled with the year. Only 18 percent said things for the country got better, 33 percent said things got worse, and 47 percent said it was unchanged from 2015. On a personal level, they were optimistic about 2017. Fifty-five percent said they believe things will be better for

them in the coming year than in the year that just concluded. That’s a 12-point improvement from last year’s poll. Americans interviewed about the poll’s results expressed some of that optimism. “Next year will be better than this year, because people will have more jobs and they’ll have more money to spend,” said Bourema Tamboura, a Harlem resident behind the wheel of a New York car service. “I’m hoping 2017 will be better,” added Elizabeth Flynn, 62, an elementary schoolteacher from Peabody, Massachusetts. “You’ve got to be optimistic, and I’m going to try.” Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say 2016 was worse for the country than 2015. And Republicans are especially likely to feel that 2017 will be even better

for them personally. University of Miami professor Benjamin Alsup said he needed only three words to explain why 2016 felt worse for him: “Trump, Trump, Trump!” Robert Greenstone, a New York commercial real estate broker, said the political discourse leading up to Republican Donald Trump’s election as president played havoc with people’s emotions. “The amount of disinformation made people suspect of everything and everyone, even their neighbors,” he said.

U.s. election leads top news events The U.S. elections top Americans’ list of 10 top news events in 2016. Three-quarters called the presidential election and Trump’s victory very or extremely important.

Sixty-three percent ranked mass shootings and bombings in Orlando, Florida, and in Belgium, Turkey, Pakistan and France as personally important news stories of the year. Fifty-one percent said they found news stories about the deaths of people at the hands of police officers, or news about ambush attacks on police in three states, to be among the year’s most important news events. Fourth on the list are 43 percent who described the spread of the Zika virus as important. The three events described by the largest percentages of Americans as not too important included the death of Muhammad Ali (50 percent), approval of recreational marijuana use in four states (43 percent), and the death of Fidel Castro (40 percent).

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Four Shenandoah Valley seniors are developing their senior project by creating a special Kielbasi-Pierogi Drop in Shenandoah on New Year’s Eve, an event that includes an eight-foot wide “pierogie” made of wood and covered in cloth, which will also include a large depiction of a kielbasi. The students met at the Downtown Shenandoah Inc. office Dec. 20 to discuss plans for the event. Standing behind the “pierogie” that is still in development are students, from left, Marisol Velazquez, Lynn Rosa De Aza, Liz Rosa De Aza and Emily Tovar. Continued from Page 3

“I said you know how the ball comes down, we’ll do kielbasi and pierogies,” Luscavage said. “I told them about the girls doing it and so that kind of got the girls the edge.” The students will receive help from the Rescue Hook and Ladder Company of Shenandoah, which will provide its ladder truck to raise the kielbasi-pierogi combination for the drop. “There will be a rope to go over the ladder so someone can manually drop it down,” Tovar said. DSI Promotions Committee chairperson and Shenandoah Valley teacher Anne Taylor said borough Fire Chief Russell Schumack, who is the Shenandoah Valley physics teacher, is helping with the

logistics in the drop event. “Mr. Schumack has been a source for them in helping them with weight and size and height,” Taylor said. The event will be simple for this first time, with the hope that it will expand in successive years. Tovar said why they wanted to drop it early. “We didn’t want to do it too late just so we could have the younger kids come out and do it, but then we didn’t want to have it too early,” Tovar said. The drop in Shenandoah at 7 p.m. is timed with the Greenwich Meridian, which separates east from west in the same way that the equator separates north from south, according to the Greenwich Meridian website. The website states that the meridian is inextricably

linked with Greenwich Mean Time and also sits at the center of the world system of time zones. Its path is determined by the location of an historic telescope, the Airy Transit Circle, which is housed at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, England. When it is midnight in Greenwich, it will be 7 p.m. in Eastern Time Zone in America.

tinue to meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in 2017. The reorganization meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 3. The township Board of Auditors will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 4. The township

Planning Commission will meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 10 and will conduct meetings on Mondays when necessary during the year. The township Zoning Board will convene on an as-needed basis.

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· What: kielbasi-Pierogi drop · When: 7 p.m. saturday · Where: Legion Memorial garden, located next to the american Legion anthony P. damato “Medal of honor” Post 792, on the 100 block of north Main street

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Residents were reminded that they are required to clean their sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours after a storm. The supervisors will con-

“The list of accolades could go on and on,” Butler said, adding that Groody’s dedication to the law enforcement community is unfathomable. “I was lucky enough to get on this job when Brother Joe was still wearing an Ashland uniform,” Butler said. “Brother Joe taught me a lot, things he may not have even known, from his crisp, always pleated appearance in uniform, to the respect he gave the citizens he served whether they were in police custody or just scared victims,” Butler said. He noted that Groody was always available, always answered the phone whether at church, at 3 a.m. or while on vacation. “Brother Joe was by far one of the most respected officers I had the pleasure to work with, but he never gloated or bragged … he would give you shirt off his back if needed,” Butler said. In closing, Butler thanked all members of the lodge for their service and dedication and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and safe and prosperous New Year in 2017. In addition to the award

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Officers for Fraternal Order of Police 2017, seated from left, are William president; Matt Dillman, president; and recording secretary; standing, from Livergood, associate secretary; Joseph lain; and David Sage, trustee. presentation, the lodge also elected officers for 2017. They are Matt Dillman, Mount Carmel police, president; William McGinn, retired Mahanoy City police patrolman, vice president; Shawn Butler, recording secretary; Richard Wilson, retired Kulpmont police officer, financial secretary; Marvin Livergood, West Maha-

Lodge 25 for McGinn, vice Shawn Butler, left, Marvin Groody, chap-

noy Township police chief, associate secretary; Joseph Groody, chaplain; Todd Owens, Mount Carmel police chief, guard; David Stamets, Shenandoah police patrolman, conductor; and trustees Chris Williams, Coal Township police, Adam Bernodin, Ringtown police chief and David Sage, Coal Township police.

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Traffic will be maintained during construction, with staged construction with night time work and short term lane closures. Temporary signals may be installed by the contractor. During the informational meeting, Malloy asked whether the work, especially in light of a proposed plan to replace the Route 924 bridge in the borough, will cause traffic difficulties within the borough along state Route 4030. “The main concern I had was if it would affect traffic in the borough,” Malloy told the council. “The bridge would be a total replacement. I was concerned if we were going to be rerouted to get from Gilberton to Maizeville.

“The main concern I had was if it would affect traffic in the borough. ... I was concerned if we were going to be rerouted to get from Gilberton to Maizeville.” daniel Malloy, gilberton Borough council president They said it won’t affect it ( t r a f f i c ) w h a t s o e v e r. PennDOT said there will be some disruption, but we will be able to get from one section of the town to another.” VanAllen commended the fine work that code enforcement officer Lloyd George Jr. is doing. Antalosky said in the past month the citations filed against code violations total more than $2,000. The borough council will investigate the need for an

ordinance to prohibit the use of engine brake retarders, usually referred to as a “Jake brake” or “Jacobs engine brake” after a resident raised the issue and the noise the retarders make. An engine brake retarder is a compression release braking system on large diesel trucks for additional braking power beyond the normal braking system. While effective, the braking system makes a great deal of noise when operating.

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Ice rinks across country Small ski resorts tout authenticity fight against energy bills By KRISTEN WyATT AssociAted Press

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WOODSTOCK, Vt. — A small community skating rink that was once in danger of folding is working on a long-term plan to eliminate its biggest single expense — its energy bill — by becoming what its leaders believe would be the country’s first with no costs for electricity or heating fuel. The plan includes upgrading the existing equipment at Woodstock’s Union Arena for efficiency, finding ways to reuse some of the heat generated by the power-sucking compressors used to make ice and, finally, buying solar panels that will be erected elsewhere. While the long-term plan to eliminate the power bill, making the rink “net zero,” is in its early phases, the rink’s electricity consumption from early November to early December was down 12.5 percent from the same period a year ago, said Harold Mayhew, the president of the Union Arena Board of directors and an architect who specializes in skating rinks. “If you can make a hockey rink a net zero building, you can make anything net zero,” said Mayhew, who designed the rink at Maine’s Bowdoin College, which opened in 2009 and became the nation’s first hockey rink to be certified by The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, or LEED, that rates buildings for their energy efficiency. Energy costs are typically the largest bills for skating rinks, which use huge amounts of electricity to run the equipment that makes and maintains the ice used by hockey players, figure skaters and others, such as curlers. “Utilities is what kills the rinks,” said Paul Moore, the chairman of the Board of

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Union Arena organizers want to make the Woodstock, Vt., arena the nation’s first skating rink to go “net zero” on energy, meaning no costs spent on electricity or heating fuel. Governors for Falmouth Youth Hockey in Massachusetts and the coach of the Falmouth High School hockey team. He has worked to reduce his facility’s electric bill by installing 4,400 solar panels on the roof and in a nearby parking lot that produces just short of 1 megawatt of electricity, enough for about 164 homes. Through a deal with a utility, the Falmouth facility is guaranteed for 10 years an $85,000 a year savings on its electric bill, but it’s not down to zero. “This has been huge for us,” Moore said. “We’re a nonprofit. The youth hockey organization owns the rink, so this allows us to continue our mission statement of keeping tuition low and keeping ice rates low.” Across the country, rinks large and small are always looking for ways to save energy and therefore money, said Kevin McLaughlin, the senior director of hockey development at USA Hockey, the organization

that oversees most youth hockey programs in the country. For example, he said, at the University of Colorado, excess heat from the skating rink’s ice system is used to heat the water in the swimming pool. National Hockey League teams are also working to save energy, and the NHL’s Greener Rinks initiative is sharing best practices with the small community rinks. “Community rinks are the front lines of our game,” Omar Mitchell, NHL’s vice president for corporate and social responsibility, said. Mayhew, a Woodstock resident who designed the original rink that opened in 2003 and became involved again several years ago when the energy bill had helped push the rink to the brink of closing. Energy costs at about $140,000 a year were about a third of the rink’s total budget. “They were having such a hard time keeping the doors open they couldn’t afford to

do any of the work to cut down on energy consumption,” Mayhew, who joined the Board of Directors in 2013 and later became president, said. The first goal was to raise enough money to pay off the rink’s debts. Then the rink embarked on its four-tier plan to eventually reach net zero. Mayhew designs rinks in New England, but he works with people who know the industry across North America and beyond. He says no one he has spoken with is aware of any other facility working to reduce its energy bill to zero. The rink is still raising the estimated $1.3 million that will be needed to make the changes. Mayhew said he hoped the net zero goal can be reached in about two years and then serve as an example for other rinks. “I firmly believe that once the first one is done, there will be dozens in a very short time,” he said.

DENVER — A budget ski resort in western Colorado came up with an eye-popping offer — a $700 lift ticket, the most expensive in the nation. Only this lift ticket comes with a sweet bonus: a pair of handcrafted skis made from Colorado wood. Gimmicky? Sure. But Sunlight Mountain Resort said that in an era of increasing ski-industry consolidation, where a handful of companies control more and more winter sport terrain, scrappy independent resorts need all the help they can get to compete with amenity-laden megaresorts. From baking fresh doughnuts for skiers to displaying local art to play up a sense of community, smaller, independent resorts say they have to rely on personality. “ I t ’s t h e d i f f e r e n c e between Budweiser or a craft brew,” Troy Hawks, Sunlight’s head of marketing and sales, said. The ski industry used to be dominated by independent resorts, where downhill and cross-country skiers would drive to a local mountain, maybe get a fireside cup of hot chocolate in a lodge, then drive home. A ski area with an on-mountain hotel was a rarity; one with nighttime entertainment and whitetablecloth dining would be a true destination. Starting in the 1980s, larger conglomerate companies started consolidating ski areas, investing heavily to make their mountains 12-month vacation destinations. They made room for upstart snowboarders. Added spas and skiing lessons for kids. Built condominiums and larger hotels. Allowed guests to one buy one pass good at several mountain resorts. Consolidation expanded in spurts. The trend hit a new

milestone last October when Vail Resorts of Broomfield spent $1.05 billion to buy Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc., North America’s biggest and busiest ski resort. The purchase brought Vail Resorts to a dozen ski areas, all of them destination resorts that court overnight guests. “We’re seeing homogenization in the industry, no question,” said David Norden, CEO of Taos Ski Valley Inc., an independently owned resort in New Mexico. Mega ski operators like Vail can afford to advertise worldwide, and they grab headlines when they grow. But an industry association that tracks skier visits says that smaller, independent resorts are holding their own. “There’s the visible national destination resorts, but there’s a whole other aspect of the industry made up of resorts that are closer to home, that they’re easily accessible, affordable, and in many cases specialize in teaching people how to ski,” said Michael Berry, president of the National Ski Areas Association, based in Lakewood. Just a fraction of the nations’ 463 ski areas are owned by multi-mountain conglomerates, and no one counts how many of the 57 million or so annual skier visits are made to independently owned mountains, Berry said. But he conceded that consolidation isn’t going away, making it imperative that independent resorts keep locals coming back. “The better they do, the more likely they are to be a target for acquisition. It’s one of those ironic realities,” Berry said. Owners of the independent mountains said they’re trying to buck the consolidation trend by competing with personality.

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The CVS Pharmacy at Fairlane Village mall in Norwegian Township closed at noon April 24, and the new CVS Pharmacy down the road on Claude A. Lord Boulevard in Pottsville opened at 9 a.m. April 25. In July, Penn Train & Hobby opened at 12-14 N. Centre St., Pottsville, in the former Klingaman’s Office Supply Store. It’s owned by Charles L. “Chuck” Klingaman, Hometown, and his wife, Cathy. Since 1992, the business was Klingaman’s Office Supply Store. Toy trains have always been in stock at Klingaman’s, but at Penn Train & Hobby, they’re the main attraction. The store also sells remotecontrolled vehicles, model rockets, model cars and greeting cards. On Sept. 24, Wheel opened at 201 W. Market St. The eatery specializes in grilled cheese. The owner is Savas Logothetides, Pottsville. His father, George, managed The Famous bar at that location from 1992 until it closed in June. George Logothetides continues to own and operate the Beer and Burger on the property. In October, Quandel Perfor mance Construction announced it was opening an office at the former Union Bank and Trust Co. at 25 S. Centre St. Earlier this year, Barefield Development Corp. and Quandel entered into a rentto-own agreement, in which Quandel agreed to buy the building for $145,000.

as $30,408,168.99. Of that, $27,432,905.10 are owed to creditors who have a secured claim to proper ty and $2,975,263,89 is in unsecured claims. Assets totaled $265,178.74. Most of the secured claim is owed to Walnut St. 2014-1 Issue LLC, who hold the mortgage, and $4,029 to Bancorp Bank. Forty creditors have unsecured claims. William G. Schwab, bankruptcy trustee, Lehighton, was appointed to operate the mall for 90 days, after which he must file a report with the bankruptcy court and the U.S. Trustee Office of investigation. The mall’s future will be decided after that. While that was going on, the mall saw the departure of a long-term tenant. Black Diamond Antiques had been at the mall for 18 years. The mall’s scheduled sheriff sale was given as the reason for the closure, even though that sale did not occur. RadioShack and Sprint stores closed in March. RadioShack was an original tenant at the mall when it opened in 1980. The Sprint store was located in RadioShack.

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Tom Talerico, owner of Talerico’s Shoe Repair, works on repairing a boot Aug. 15 at his shop on Coal Street in Shenandoah. The business closed Aug. 30. space to forage on the ground. It differs from cage-free methods in which uncaged birds, kept indoors, are free to walk and engage in other natural behaviors. Free-range means the same as cage-free, but the birds may also have access to the outdoors. Changing traditional egg farms to cage-free or other methods can be an expensive process, according to Gregory P. Martin, Ph.D., Penn State Poultry Extension educator, Lancaster. Consumers may be paying about 36 percent more per dozen, or an average of 6 to 8 cents more per dozen if they’re cage-free eggs, according to Martin.

gas arrives by rail Koppy’s Propane Inc., Williamstown, built a new propane rail terminal this fall in Porter Township to help supply its 18,000 customers. Koppy’s president, David Koppenhaver, and general manager, Randy Witmer, said contractors began the work in May. With the new terminal, up to eight rail cars can be unloaded at one time. Propane will be brought in by the rail cars from throughout the U.S. and Canada, with the bulk of the propane being domestic, including product from the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania. The tracks leading to the terminal belong to Reading, Blue

Mountain & Northern Rail- Talerico, started his first store road Co. in the U.S. in Shenandoah in 1903 after learning the trade Nursing home in Italy. The second shop is the changes hands one on West Coal Street, havSenior Health Care Solu- ing opened in the 1940s. The t i o n s L L C , S c r a n t o n , first one closed in the 1950s. At acquired the Heritage Mills one time, there was a third Personal Care and Memory shop in William Penn, where Assist Center, Tower City, for the old post office is, but Tale$2.4 million from Salveo rico didn’t work there and Healthcare Solutions, Ore- doesn’t remember it. field, according to Michael P. Shoes, purses, car covers Kelly, SHCS president. The and even prosthetic legs for acquisition was finalized people were given more life April 15 at the 846 E. Wiconis- and repairing them helps the co Ave. facility, formerly owners enjoy them longer. known as the Best Stock Customers said they were Manufacturing building. sad to see the business close. Last May, SHCS also acquired The equipment was sold to a the former Friendly Skilled man in Easton. Nursing Facility, Pitman, and Schuylkill Haven received approval from the Casket Company Inc. state Department of Human suffers Services to build a “replacement bed” facility in PottsA long-time employer perville, under the new name of manently laid off 25 full-time Green Valley Skilled Nursing employees in September. and Rehabilitation Center. The Schuylkill Haven Casket Company Inc., located on family business closes East Liberty Street in the after 113 years borough, took the action in Talerico’ s Shoe Repair, 111 part due to decreasing sales. W. Coal St., Shenandoah, The company also ceased closed Aug. 30 because the making hardwood caskets — landlord did not renew the something it had been doing lease where the store was. since 1919. The company did Tom Talerico owned the not close. store. Being 68 years old, (Amy Marchiano, Talerico did not want to go Stephen J. Pytak and through the trouble of find- Vicki Terwilliger contributing a place to move until his ed to this report.) not-too-far-off retirement. His grandfather, Gregory

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lykens Valley shopping center A new owner assumed possession of the Lykens Valley Shopping Center for $1.25 million, according to the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds Office. RJB Jr. LLC, 3600 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, bought the Elizabethville plaza from Kocher Enterprises Inc., 510 Union St., Millersburg, on Aug. 31. The deed information was recorded Sept. 26.

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Continued from Page 1 All that makes national judge, essentially amount to elections very difficult to this: “You go to the comput- steal without getting caught. er and you say, ‘OK, comput- “It would take a ‘large coner, you counted this a week- spiracy’ to hack the results and-a-half ago. Were you of a presidential election,” said Kay Stimson, speaking right the first time?’ ” These paperless digital for the National Association voting machines, used by of Secretaries of State. But difficult is not imposroughly 1 in 5 U.S. voters last month, present one of sible. Wallach and his colthe most glaring dangers to leagues believe a crafty team the security of the rickety, of pros could strike surgicalunderfunded U.S. election ly, focusing on select counties system. Like many electron- in a few battleground states ic voting machines, they are where “a small nudge might vulnerable to hacking. But be decisive,” he said. As a battleground state other machines typically leave a paper trail that could w i t h p ap e rl e s s vo t i n g be manually checked. The machines, Pennsylvania is a ANDY MATSKO/STAFF PHOTOS paperless digital machines perfect candidate. In affidaMary and Bob Porter, Pottsville, shop for day-after-Christmas sales Monday at open the door to potential vits for the recount, computelection rigging that might er scientist J. Alex HalderBoscov’s at the Fairlane Village mall, Norwegian Township. man of the University of not ever be detected. He took a few boxes of What’s more, their preva- Michigan laid out how Christmas lights up to the lence magnifies other risks attackers could conduct a counter. in the election system, such successful hack: “I’m looking for sales, • Probe election offices as the possibility that hacklooking for lights,” Keysock ers might compromise the well in advance to determine said. computers that tally votes, how to break into computers. His order would have • After identifying battleby making f ailures or totaled more than $150, but attacks harder to catch. And ground states, infect voting with the sale it came to just like other voting machines machines in targeted counover $45. adopted since the 2000 elec- ties with malware that would The Bon-Ton at Schuylkill tion, the paperless systems shift a small percentage of Mall opened at 7 a.m. Monare nearing the end of their the vote to a desired candiday and other stores in the useful life — yet there is no date. mall opened at 10 a.m. Mon• After silently altering comprehensive plan to day. electronic tallies, erase digireplace them. At 9:20 a.m., Ida Rakowsky, “If I were going to hack tal tracks to leave no trace. 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Karen Donchak, left, and Holly Donchak, Ringtown, a perfect target chak, also of Ringtown, were Studies by Halderman and walk by an advertisement for holiday sales Monday as wandering around The U.S. voting system others proved years ago that they leave The Bon-Ton at the Schuylkill Mall, Frackville. Schuylkill Mall waiting for — a loosely re gulated, it’s possible to infect voting “I used to go to Kmart, but locally managed patch- machines in an entire prea part of everything, espestores to open. “We’re here for semi-annu- cially when gas prices are so they’re not around here any- work of more than 3,000 cinct via the compact flash al sales,” Holly said. more,” Keysock said, refer- jurisdictions overseen by cards used to load electronic high,” Setlock said. “And the sales at Bath and “I think it’s the internet,” r i n g t o t h e K m a r t a t the states — employs more ballots. Body Works,” her mother Ida Rakowsky said. An infected machine Schuylkill Mall that closed in than two dozen types of said. machinery from 15 manu- “could do anything you can “A lot of people go online 2015. They had just come from shopping,” Weir said. E l a i n e T. M a n e v a l , facturers. Elections offi- imagine,” Rice University shopping at Boscov’s. “You can find your good Schuylkill Mall manager, and cials across the nation say computer scientist Dan Wal“We were looking for sales deals on the internet and you Eich offered another reason they take g reat care to lach said. “It could flip votes on decorations for outside, don’t have to wait until after why the shopping crowds secure their machines from one candidate to anothblow-ups, things like that. Christmas until the stores many not be so intense this from tampering. They are er. It could delete votes. 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A year-long bipartisan Senate investigation of sudden drug-price spikes is a call for Congress to act. The title of the Senate Aging Committee’s report tells the tale: “Sudden Price Spikes in Off-Patent Prescription Drugs: The Monopoly Business Model that Harms Patients, Taxpayers and the U.S. Health Care System.” At issue are effective but decades-old prescription medicines for which patents have expired, that have no generic equivalents and no competition because they serve a relative small number of patients. As detailed by the report, a model has developed in which companies acquire the rights to produce and market the drugs and then drive up the price, which they can do because patients have no other options. Committee Chairwoman Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, described it as the “hedge fund model” of drug marketing. High drug prices long have been the source of debate in Congress. Republicans generally have opposed government intervention in pricing, arguing that the prices reflect the high cost of companies’ research and development. But these companies do not bear those R&D costs. They have acquired the rights long after consumers have paid the R&D costs to the original developers. The report made sensible recommendations that Congress should approve early in its new session. One would create incentives for generic manufacturers to enter the specialty market, including a streamlined regulatory approval process. Another would allow tightly targeted importation of drugs to ensure price competition when there is a major price increase. Investors have a major and risky role in drug development. But they should not be able to blithely manipulate the market for existing life-saving drugs at the expense of patients, taxpayers and the health care system.

Disclose emails State Sen. Scott Wagner, a York County Republican, is at the center of the state’s layoff of nearly 600 state Department of Labor and Industry employees who work on unemployment compensation claims. Wagner persuaded Republican leaders not to conduct a vote on a bill that would have extended funding for the workers, arguing that it included other matters that had not been fully accounted for by the administration. Democrats contend that Wagner is using the issue as a political tool for his anticipated challenge to Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf in 2018. The Senate right-to-know officer recently rejected the Democratic Party’s request for Wagner’s emails on the issue. Democrats contended that the records might show Wagner’s intent and whether he was campaigning on state Senate time. According to the decision, the emails do not meet the law’s definition of a legislative record. The party has appealed to the state Office of Open Records. Regardless of the underlying issue, there should be no dispute that legislators’ emails — about public business and generated on public time with public equipment — should be considered public records. Lawmakers themselves should amend the Right-to-Know Law in the next session to ensure that their emails are subject to disclosure.

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For Mikulski, Senate not all about bills We are sorely in need of some cheerful news out of Washington, so I’m going to tell you Barbara Mikulski’s story about the Senate bathrooms. Mikulski, 80, has served in Congress longer than any other woman in history. She’s retiring this month after representing Maryland for 30 years in the Senate. Before that she spent 10 years in the House. She was a social worker who got into Democratic politics during a battle to stop a planned highway that was threatening the ethnic Baltimore neighborhoods she loved. It was an unusual career route at the time, but she was an unusual person. “One of the things they said was that I didn’t look the part,” Mikulski, who is 4-foot-11, recalled. “... You know, chunky and I have a definite blue-collar style, so I wasn’t to the manner born, to the trust fund inherited.” The classic way for a woman to win a seat in the Senate was to follow a famous male relative. Nancy Kassebaum, the only other woman in the Senate when Mikulski arrived, was the daughter of the Republican presidential candidate Alf Landon. When the Senate was in session and Kassebaum needed to

Gail Collins use the bathroom, she had to stand in line at the women’s room used by the tourists. Mikulski immediately eyed a lounge that was set aside for the senators’ wives. It was, she recalled in an interview, a memento of the days “when women would come over dressed in hats and gloves and sit adoringly listening to their husbands.” Once she explained her plight, the wives invited Mikulski and Kassebaum to use their lounge, which became their refuge until 1992. That was when four new women were elected to the Senate, making a grand total of six. The media announced “the Year of the Women.” It was a title that Mikulski took with, um, a grain of salt: “Wow, we get our own year ... like the Year of the Caribou, the Year of the Mushroom, the Year of the Asparagus.” They also got their own very modest two-stall bathroom. By 2013 there were 20 women in the Senate and waiting lines in the loo.

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Mikulski recalled that the Rules Committee, which controlled such matters, wanted to create an elegant place with a chandelier and little sinks with slim legs. “We wanted low cost. We didn’t want anything fancy or expensive, but we wanted maximum functionality — the way women use a bathroom and not the way men think women use a bathroom,” she recounted. In the end, functionality won. The new bathroom had two more stalls, an extra sink and shelves in which each senator had her own basket to store combs, brushes, makeup, whatever. “And so when I leave they’ll retire my basket. ... It’s kind of like retiring your jersey,” Mikulski said, rather proudly. Recently Mikulski and Susan Collins, R-Maine, invited their female colleagues for coffee, to welcome the latest generation of newcomers. It was a final gesture of outreach as Mikulski moved on into Senate history. She deserves some kind of permanent memorial. Maybe they could put a plaque in that bathroom. (Collins is a writer for The NewYork Times)

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SB 76 will cost taxpayers more

To the Editor: As school districts will soon begin planning for next year’s budget and the recent news of the state’s shortfall of revenue begin to surface, a popular topic rears its head with school property tax reform. Where every representative acknowledges and agrees with the financial stress that our school districts are under and the causes of charter schools and pension cost, they have done nothing to remedy those costs. Accordingly, school property tax reform is not the answer. What our local representatives have not told you is SB 76 is nothing more than corporate welfare. According to the Pennsylvania Economy League, commercial and industrial real estate account for 25.6 percent of assessed property in Pennsylvania (as of 2015). Who do you think will have to pay for those taxes eliminated? Every local representative agrees that most taxpayers will pay MORE in overall taxes while big business, such as a big box corporation in our district, would receive a $450,000 tax break as it does not pay income or sales tax and would have a large portion of its real estate taxes removed. This overall increase in personal taxes will have a far-reaching disaster on the economy. The argument is that property values will increase under SB 76

when, in fact, taxpayers will have less disposable income resulting in a decrease in the affordability of houses. Keep in mind the state Legislature passed Act 1, in which property tax relief was the sales pitch. However, as one representative acknowledged, the real intention was nothing more than to save the horse breeding industry in Pennsylvania and NOT property tax relief, as evidenced by the flat funding of property tax relief since inception. Lastly, it is appalling that they are talking of school district consolidation to the 500 public schools while they have voted to increase substantially less-educationalperforming charter schools by approximately 250. That’s 250 more schools being supported by the same tax base. It’s time for our local legislators to be honest with their constituents that they will be paying more in taxes under SB 76 and fix the cost drivers of the public school system, which are ultimately being placed on the local taxpayers that they represent. If you wish, you may contact me and I can provide a sample of how households will see the tax increase while corporations will receive the tax break. Robert L. Amos, CPA Business Manager North Schuylkill School District

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“(G)oing through the legislative process is always better, We have long criticized in part because it’s harder to presidents of both parties who undo,” Obama told National use their executive authority Public Radio in an interview. to achieve policy goals they Alas, last Tuesday, the couldn’t get by working with president was back at it, signCongress. In limited circuming an executive order declarstances, especially emergening huge chunks of the Arccies, such actions are OK. But tic and Atlantic Oceans off in general, they’re an undemo- limits to oil and gas drilling cratic assault on congressio“for a time period without nal prerogatives — and those specific expiration.” The who favor presidential power White House did not use the plays should worry about the word “permanent,” but enviprecedents they set for when ronmental groups did. the other party holds the It’s not. Instead, it’s part of White House. a pattern of Obama behavior That latter point finally that could enable all kinds of seemed to be sinking in last month with Donald Trump’s unilateral actions by Trump surprise win in the presiden- — including ordering that huge chunks of the Arctic tial election. Recently, it even and Atlantic Ocean be appeared to resonate with opened to oil and gas drilling President Barack Obama, with lease terms favorable to who has issued a striking number of edicts that rewrite energy companies. Not many Democrats will federal laws after being frusbe happy about presidential trated in his dealings with a Republican Congress. overreach then.

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THUNDER / ENLIGHTNING Concerning the caller who stated disbelief in Catholics who had voted for Donald Trump: What about disbelief in Catholics who had voted for Hillary Clinton, who is for abortion? Minersville The election is over. At some point in time, you’re all going to have to stop acting like you’re 12 years old and go on with your lives. • Kudos to William Wagner. Couldn’t have said it better myself. Give Trump a chance. We, who are conservatives, didn’t carry on like babies while Obama ruined our country for eight years. Suck it up, cupcakes. Gordon I’d like to know one concrete thing that Obama did that ruined my country. Right now, I can’t think of a thing, and you tell me he did it every day for eight years. • All I read in T/E is people bashing Clinton and Obama and thank God we got Trump in there. I’ve got to tell you that you don’t know what we’re in for yet. If Trump doesn’t get us into a big mess of trouble, I’ll be the first one to congratulate

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today’s obituaries branchdale Oler, Michael H. Duncott Smitreski, Catherine Frackville Mulry, Catherine Niedzwiecki, Sophie Girardville McDonald, Anne V. Mahanoy City Hanley, James A. Minersville Brennan, Julia I. Novak, Mary Orwigsburg Seltzer, Robert W.

Catherine Smitreski December 23, 2016 Catherine Smitreski, 102, formally of Duncott, passed away Dec. 23 peacefully at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven. In addition to her parents and her husband Michael, she was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas Smitreski; a daughter, Justine Woll; sisters, Helen McKendry, Mary Belas and Anna Vudrick; brothers, Joseph and Steve Postick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew the Evangelist Church, Minersville, with the Rev. Leo Maletz officiating. All are respectfully invited to attend a visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Kostka No. 2 Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to St. Matthew the Evangelist Church. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com

Robert W. Seltzer December 26, 2016 Robert W. Seltzer, 68, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday at his residence. Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Orwigsburg, will soon announce services.

Vera Rubin, 88, found evidence of dark matter ASSOCIAteD pReSS

PRINCETON, N.J. — Vera Rubin, a pioneering astronomer who helped find powerful evidence of dark matter, has died, her son said Monday. She was 88. Allan Rubin, a professor of geosciences at Princeton University, said his mother died Sunday night of natural causes. He said the Philadelphia native had been living in the Princeton area. Vera Rubin found that galaxies don’t quite rotate the way they were predicted, and that lent support to the theory that some other force was at work, namely dark matter. Dark matter, which hasn’t been directly observed, makes up 27 percent of universe — as opposed to 5 percent of the universe being normal matter. Scientists better understand what dark matter isn’t rather than what it is. Rubin’s scientific achievements earned her numerous awards and honors, including a National Medal of Science presented by President Bill Clinton in 1993 “for her pioneering research programs in observational cosmology.” She also became the second female astronomer to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences. In Loving Memory Of

ELIZABETH EDITH (TOOTSIE) LORD December 27, 2000

To our Angel in Heaven, who is always loved and never forgotten. Love, Betty Jane (Sissy) & Family

Obituaries

Sophie Cooper Niedzwiecki December 24, 2016 Sophie Cooper Niedzwiecki, 96, a lifelong resident of Frackville, passed away peacefully Saturday at Seton Manor Convalescent Center, Orwigsburg. Born in Frackville, Feb. 18, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Mikolaj “Mike” and Anastasia Melnick Cooper. She worked as a housekeeper at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville, for more than 40 years. She was a devout member of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, where she belonged to the Sacred Heart Society and was the moderator of the Girls’ Sodality of the BVM for more than 30 years. Sophie also was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Frackville. She was an avid bowler. She enjoyed vacationing, especially visiting the beach and Disney World. She enjoyed going on the rides and seeing new and different places. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester S. Niedzwiecki, in 1976; a son, John, in 2016; a great-granddaughter, Gabriella Vogel, in 2011; a brother, John Cooper; four sisters, Anna Maskalick, Mary Cooper, Jene Cooper and Julia Narbut. Sophie is survived by five children, Chester Niedzwiecki and his spouse, Doris, Orwigsburg, Ann Jean Shimko and her spouse, George, Frackville, Mary Ann Miller, widow of Donald Miller, Morea, Barbara Schweiter, widow of Joseph Schweiter, Honesdale, and Robert Niedzwiecki and his spouse, Marie, Red Hill; a daughter-in-law, Susan Niedwiecki, widow of her son, John, Dillsburg; 18 grandchildren, Dorothy Sterner and her spouse, Steven, Deer Lake, Dr. John Niedzwiecki and his spouse, Dr. Megan Streams, Nashville, Tenn., George Shimko and his spouse, Donna, Frackville, Joseph Shimko and his spouse, Kimberly, Tamaqua, Stephen Shimko and his spouse, Lori, Frackville, John Niedzwiecki and his spouse, Stephanie, Burke, Va., Stacey Niedzwiecki, Dillsburg, Donald Miller and his spouse, Michelle, Shenandoah, Richard Miller, Morea, Melissa Curnow and her

sOPHie COOPer nieDZWieCKi spouse, Kyle, Mahanoy City, Nicholas Miller, Morea, Donette Miller, Petersburg, Va., Colleen Miller, Mahanoy City, John Vogel and his spouse, Carolynn, Ocean View, Del., Christina Tipton and her spouse, Edwin, Tucson, Ariz., Derek Vogel and his spouse, Jessica, Minneola, Fla., Elizabeth Stonewall and her spouse, Patrick, Hereford, Sara Gillander and her spouse, Christopher, Pottstown; 28 great-grandchildren, Emily, Mason, Devan, Hunter, Hannah, George, Monika, Melanie, Joshua, Samantha, Timothy, Isaac, Riley, Haley, Grace, Jacqueline, William, Ruby, Donovan, Madison, Kaitlyn, Alexander, Ethan, Cadence, Jayden, Corinne, Sebastian and Amelia; two great-great grandchildren, Kaeson and Jinn; a nephew, Nicholas Maskalick, Pittsburgh. A Divine Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville, with the Rev. Petro Zvarych, pastor, celebrating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery in Englewood, Frackville. Friends may call from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m Friday at Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville. Parastas will be held at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions be made, in Sophie’s name, to the memorial fund of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 243 S. Middle St., Frackville, PA 17931. To sign the guest book, leave personal condolences and for further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com. Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com

Julia I. Brennan December 25, 2016 Julia I. Brennan, R.N., 91, of Minersville, died Sunday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Minersville, Aug. 5, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Patrick F. and Veronica Burns Murphy. She was a 1943 graduate of Cass Township High School and a 1946 graduate St. Joseph School of Nursing, Philadelphia. Julia was employed as a nurse at the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, prior to retiring. She also served two years in the Cadet Nurse Corps. Julia was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Brennan, in 1973; a son, Michael J. Brennan Sr.; a brother, Harold Murphy; two sisters, Bernice Bird and Joanne Bennett. Surviving is a daughter, Sharon Piccioni and her husband, Robert, Pottsville; three grandchildren, Michael Brennan Jr., Jarrad Brennan and Marina Refi: three great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Murphy, Doylestown; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Buri-

Julia i. brennan al will be celebrated at the convenience of the family from St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to St. Michael the Archangel Memorial Fund, 538 Sunbury St., Minersville, PA 17954, or St. Patrick Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Interment will be private in St. Kieran No. 2 Cemetery, Llewellyn. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements. Please share your memories and condolences with the Julia’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com

Michael H. ‘Mickey’ Oler December 25, 2016 Michael H. “Mickey” Oler Jr., 83, of Branchdale, passed away Sunday surrounded by his family at his home. A Celebration of Life memorial service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday at EblingStabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, with certified cele-

brant Rebecca Devlin officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Friends and family are welcome to join us after the service at Muddy Creek Sportsman Club, Flicker Road, Branchdale.

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Anne V. McDonald

James A. Hanley

Mary Novak

December 26, 2016

December 25, 2016

December 26, 2016

Anne V. McDonald, 87, of West Main Street, Girardville, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley HospitalSchuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Arrangements will be announced by Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland.

James A. “Jay” Hanley, 85, of Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully Sunday at Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest, Allentown. Arrangements will be announced upon completion by Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah.

Mary Novak, 93, formerly of Minersville, died Monday at Orwigsburg Center. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, has charge of arrangements. Please see Obituaries, Page 13

Funeral nOtiCes BERZOWSKI, EDWARD M., 65, of Duncott, passed away peacefully Saturday at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville. All are welcomed to attend a visitation from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be at St. Kieran No. 2 Cemetery. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • BRENNAN, DANIEL E., 92, of Pottsville, died Dec. 19 at Orwigsburg Center-Genesis Eldercare, Orwigsburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville, with the Rev. John Wallace officiating. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • BURKEY, WILLIAM T., 82, of Hegins, passed away Dec. 20 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Most Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Parish, Tremont, with the Rev. Jason Stokes as celebrant. Visitation will be held from 10 to 10:30 a.m. today at the parish. Interment with military honors will be made in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry St., Tremont, PA 17981. BuffingtonReed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • BUSH, BETTY J., 91, of Tower City, passed away Thursday night at Vibralife Senior Living Community, Mechanicsburg. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today at the Chapel of Dimon Funeral Home Inc., Tower City. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Vibralife Residents Garden Fund, 707 Shepherdstown Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. To sign the guest book, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • EBERT, GAIL M., 70, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Allentown, Lehigh County. A religious service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at GeschwindtStabingas Funeral Home Inc., with the Rev. Ted Rathman officiating. A viewing will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • GARLAND, SAMUEL T., 81, of Hamburg, died Saturday at his residence. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday from Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home Inc., 40 S. Fourth St., Hamburg. Funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll. com. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • GOWER, THOMAS J., 76, of Girardville, passed away peacefully at his home Friday evening after a long battle with renal disease. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Girardville, Worship Center of St. Charles Borromeo Parish with Father Edmund Brennan. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fort Springs. Friends may call at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, from 6 to 8 p.m. today with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Rothermel officiating and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom’s name, to the National Kidney Foundation at 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY, 10016, or online at www.kidney. org/support. To sign the guest book, leave personal condolences and for further information, please visit www. thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com. Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, Timothy M. Sullivan, supervisor, is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • KIMMEL, BARBARA ANN “BOBBIE,” 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday at Weston Senior Living Center, Orwigsburg. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Orwigsburg. Friends are invited to call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service today at the church. Inter-

ment will be in Kimmels Cemetery, Orwigsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to St. John’s UCC Church, 236 E. Market St., Orwigsburg, PA 17961, or National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter, P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 022845945. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • KLEM, JOSEPH P. “MOOSE,” 81, of Norristown, and formerly of Gilberton, passed away peacefully Wednesday in Montgomeryville. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Bernard S. Gutkowski Funeral Home, 305 Jefferson St., Swedesburg. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 120 Jefferson St., Swedesburg. Interment with military honors will be in St. Augustine Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company, 310 Jefferson St., Swedesburg, PA 19405. Bernard S. Gutkowski Funeral Home, Swedesburg, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.gutkowskifuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • KRAMER, GRANT H. SR., a former Ashland resident, passed away Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday at Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be the Rev. Dana Heckman Beil, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Ashland. Visitation with family will be held from 10 a.m. Friday until time of service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123. Visit fritzfuneralhome.com. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • KRAPF, DONALD WILLIAM, 85, of Tamaqua, died Thursday. A service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, with the Rev. Kari Anne Olson officiating. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials in Don’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association GPA, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Tamaqua. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • MOYER, MARLIN L., 62, of Harrisburg, died Dec. 22 at Harrisburg Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Salem Hetzel’s Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. A calling time will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 1019 Mumma Road, Wormleysburg, Pa. 17043. Online condolences may be left at www.hooverfuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • OLER, MICHAEL H. “MICKEY” JR., 83, of Branchdale, passed away Sunday surrounded by his family at his home. A Celebration of Life memorial service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, with certified celebrant Rebecca Devlin officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Friends and family are welcome to join us after the service at Muddy Creek Sportsman Club, Flicker Road, Branchdale. Interment will be private at the family’s convenience. The family requests donations in Michael’s memory be sent to Wounded Warrior Project at P.O. Box 475, Blandon, PA 19501. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements with cremation services provided by Riverside Cremation Services LLC, Schuylkill Haven. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • PEIFFER, RUSSELL L., 90, of Summit Station, passed away Saturday at his residence. A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, with the Rev. Mark Dewald officiating. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday until time of service at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc. The family requests donations in his name to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Living Memorial Fund, Auburn, PA 17922. Interment will be in Summerhill Cemetery, Wayne Township. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • REESE, STANLEY “GOOCH,” 60, of Anaheim, Calif., and formerly of Shenandoah Heights, passed away peacefully Dec. 12 after a valiant battle

with cancer, at the home of friends in Payson, Ariz. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah. A scripture service will be conducted at 11 a.m. with pastor Mindy Heppe officiating. Interment will follow in St. Casimir Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • RUBERT, JOHN W., 88, of Barnesville, passed away Thursday at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, with the Rev. Robert Adams officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • SMITRESKI, CATHERINE, 102, formally of Duncott, passed away Dec. 23 peacefully at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew the Evangelist Church, Minersville, with the Rev. Leo Maletz officiating. All are respectfully invited to attend a visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Kostka No. 2 Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to St. Matthew the Evangelist Church. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • SOMERS, DAVID L. JR., 84, of Pine Grove, passed away Saturday at his home. A service of remembrance will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home. The family requests donations in his name to PA Wounded Warriors Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. EblingStabingas Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • SWARTZ, HARRY T., 87, of Frackville, died Dec. 18 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. A graveside service for Harry will be held at 11 a.m. today in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, or the National Psoriasis Foundation, 6600 SW 92nd Ave., Suite 300, Portland, OR 972237195. Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • WHITEASH, RICHARD A., 61, of Pottsville, formerly of Minersville, passed away Wednesday at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Minersville. By request of the family, visitation is private. Interment will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Minersville. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is entrusted with the arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • YOUNG, VIRGINIA “GINNY” ROJINSKI MORATTI, passed away peacefully at home Thursday surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer and other related illnesses. A funeral service and Mass of Christian Burial for Ginny will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church, 2545 West Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Isidore’s Catholic School Library, Quakertown. To make a donation, go to www.parishgiving.org/main.aspx. Click on “Make a Donation or Payment,” then enter zip code “18951,” then click “Search.” Choose “St. Isidore Catholic Church.” In the drop down menu for “Select Contribution Type,” you’ll see “Virginia Young Library Fund.” Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com • ZELINSKIE, EDWARD J., 68, of 335 W. New York St., Shenandoah, died the evening of Dec. 21 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Casimir Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights, officiated by Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian. There will be no services held at the funeral home. Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., Shenandoah, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com

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A Mahanoy City woman is headed to state prison after being sentenced Dec. 19 in Schuylkill County Court on three sets of drug-related charges. Michelle L. Meyers, 43, must serve 15 to 30 months in a state correctional institution, President Judge William E. Baldwin ruled. Baldwin also sentenced Meyers to pay costs and $300 to the Substance Abuse Education Fund. Baldwin imposed the sentence after removing Meyers from the intermediate punishment program. Meyers originally pleaded guilty on May 25 to three counts each of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility. At that time, Baldwin accepted the plea and sentenced Meyers to serve 24 months in the intermediate punishment program. Schuylkill County detectives charged Meyers with possessing a salable amount of drugs on Aug. 12, 2014; Nov. 3, 2014; and Jan. 9, 2015. All three incidents occurred in Mahanoy City, detectives said. Also on Dec. 19, Judge Charles M. Miller revoked the probation of Shannon K. Reed, 34, of Pottsville, and sentenced her to spend four to 12 months in prison and an additional 11 months on probation. Miller imposed the sentence after Reed admitted that she violated the conditions of her probation. Reed originally pleaded guilty on May 18 to six counts of possession of a controlled substance and two of possession of drug paraphernalia, with prosecutors withdrawing two counts of public drunkenness. At

that time, Miller accepted the plea and sentenced Reed to spend 23 months on probation and pay costs, $200 in SAEF payments, $100 in payments to the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account and $365 restitution to the state police crime laboratory in Bethlehem. Pottsville police filed each set of charges against Reed, alleging she possessed drugs and paraphernalia on Aug. 5, 2015, and again on Dec. 21, 2015. Each incident occurred in the city, according to police. In other recent county court action, Judge James P. Goodman accepted guilty pleas from, and, in accordance with agreements between prosecutors and defendants, imposed the indicated sentences on, these people: Jason J. Dahm, 38, of Tuscarora; delivery of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; two to four years in a state correctional institution, $200 in SAEF payments, $50 CJEA payment, $113 restitution to the state police crime laboratory in Bethlehem and submission of a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities. Prosecutors withdrew charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility and possession of a controlled substance. Allison M. Hicks, 40, of Pottsville; two counts each of forgery, identity theft and bad checks and one each of theft by deception, driving under the influence, driving under suspension-DUI related and retail theft; 90 days in prison, 24 months in the intermediate punishment program, $3,500 in fines, $100 SAEF payment, $100 in CJEA payments, $786.50 restitution and 20 hours community service. Prosecutors withdrew

a charge of receiving stolen property. Justin T. Kanezo, 23, of Pottsville; possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; two to 12 months in prison, $100 SAEF payment, $50 CJEA payment and $113 restitution to the state police crime laboratory in Bethlehem. Prosecutors withdrew a charge of no rear lights. Edward A. Moyer, 36, of Coaldale; DUI and following too closely; five days to six months in prison, $325 in fines, $100 SAEF payment, $50 bench warrant fee, $60 restitution to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street and 20 hours community service. Prosecutors withdrew a charge of careless driving. Ronald P. Ney Jr., 54, of Reading; DUI and no rear lights; five years in the intermediate punishment program, $1,025 in fines, $100 SAEF payment, $60 restitution to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street and 100 hours community service. Brent E. Newman, 30, of Pottsville; unlawful restraint, terroristic threats and simple assault; nine months to two years in a state correctional institution consecutive to current sentence, $50 CJEA payment and $455 restitution. Prosecutors withdrew a charge of harassment. Robert L. Slover, 31, of Pottsville; receiving stolen property; four to 12 months in prison and $50 CJEA payment. Prosecutors withdrew a charge of retail theft. Francis T. Green, 33, of Mahanoy City; disorderly conduct; $300 fine. Prosecutors withdrew eight counts of recklessly endangering another person, four of terroristic threats, three of propulsion of missile into occupied vehicle, one each

of prohibited possession of firearm and unlawful possession of weapon and an additional count of disorderly conduct. Christine A. Seliga, 45, of Hazleton; 15 counts of forgery and one of access device fraud; three years probation, $50 CJEA payment, $3,250 restitution and submission of a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities. Prosecutors withdrew charges of theft and receiving stolen property. Scott Smith, 46, of Coaldale; criminal trespass; 18 months probation, $50 CJEA payment and submission of a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities. Prosecutors withdrew a charge of defiant trespass. Nora G. Solano, 30, of Shenandoah; materially false written statement; nine to 18 months in prison, $50 CJEA payment and submission of a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities. Prosecutors withdrew charges of unsworn falsification to authorities and false statement under penalty. Anthony J. Swetavage, 33, of Shenandoah; criminal mischief, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person; six to 12 months in prison, $50 CJEA payment and $2,843.92 restitution. Prosecutors withdrew nine counts of aggravated assault, two each of disorderly conduct and harassment, eight additional counts of simple assault and three additional counts of recklessly endangering another person. Roxanne M. Wylie, 37, of Shenandoah; theft of leased property; 12 months probation, $50 CJEA payment and $350.22 restitution. All defendants who were sentenced must pay costs as a part of their sentences.

waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Dec. 20 on two drug-related and two traffic charges resulting from an incident in July in Schuylkill Haven. Heath A. Dougherty, 28, of 321 Bear Creek Road, Schuylkill Haven, faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating with unsafe equipment and operating vehicle without valid inspection. Magisterial District Judge James R. Ferrier bound over all charges for court after Dougherty waived his right to the hearing. Ferrier allowed Dougherty to remain free on $2,500 unsecured bail pending further court action. Schuylkill Haven borough police allege the incident occurred at 11:49 p.m. July 28 in the borough. Police said the incident started in the 300 block of Center Avenue when they saw Dougherty’s green Chevrolet Cavalier had excessive window tint and no certificate of inspection. Police said that when they stopped Dougherty’s car in the 600 block of North Garfield Avenue, they found methamphetamines and a baggie in it. Other defendants whose cases Ferrier considered on Dec. 20, the charges against one and the judge’s James R. Ferrier each dispositions of the matters ORWIGSBURG — A Wayne included: Township man is headed to John N. Andrachick, 66, of Schuylkill County Court after 21 Beckville Road, Schuylkill

Haven; driving under the influence and careless driving; charges held for court after preliminary hearing. Amber R. Anthony, 37, of 23C Frieden Manor, Schuylkill Haven; DUI and careless driving; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court. Mark A. Antonelli, 25, of 26 Thomaston Road, Pottsville; DUI, driving unregistered vehicle, disregarding traffic lane, careless driving and operating vehicle without valid inspection; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court. David E. McGovern, 50, of 104 N. George St., Apt. 2, Pottsville; DUI, operating vehicle without required financial responsibility, disregarding traffic lane, failure to drive at a safe speed and careless driving; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court. Susan M. Rochford, 33, of 26 Pike St., Port Carbon; DUI, driving unregistered vehicle, driving without a license, operating vehicle without required financial responsibility, disregarding traffic lane and careless driving; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court. Christopher B. Yost, 22, of 14 Center Ave., Schuylkill Haven; possession of drug paraphernalia and no headlights; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.

District court Anthony J. Kilker SHENANDOAH — A Shenandoah man charged with trying to rape a woman in the borough on Dec. 3 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker. Luis Alberto Henriquez, 36, of 109 N. Main St., Second Floor, was arrested by Shenandoah police Patrolman William Moyer and charged with criminal attempt to commit rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, indecent assault, indecent exposure and open lewdness. By waiving his right to a hearing Henriquez will now have to answer to all six charges in Schuylkill County Court. Moyer charged Henriquez with taking a woman to his apartment building so she could look at an apartment for rent. The woman said she went to the Henriquez apartment with the man and, while there, he threw her onto his bed and fondled her, Moyer said. Prior to throwing the woman onto the bed, Moyer said, Henriquez exposed himself to the woman. Other court cases included: Ryan J. Neaus, 29, of 917 West Road, Box 118, Weston; waived for court: possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with public records or in-

formation, careless driving, driving at an unsafe speed, displaying a plate card on an improper vehicle, no rear lights, driving a vehicle without a valid inspection and driving without insurance. William G. Navitsky Jr., 25, of 308 W. Coal St., Apt. A, Shenandoah; waived for court: forgery, theft and receiving stolen property. Kayla E. O’Donnell, 27, of 108 E. Centre St., Shenandoah; held for court: retail theft and receiving stolen property. Brandon S. Herb, 27, of State Correctional Institution/Mahanoy, Frackville; waived for court: receiving stolen property. John O. Danchision, 30, of 66 Pattersonville Road, Ringtown; held for court: DUI-controlled substance, flight to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment, fraudulent use or removal of a registration plate, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, driving without a license, having an altered driver’s license, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving without insurance. John J. Ulrich, 32, of 524 W. Pine St., Mahanoy City; waived for court: access device issued to another person and receiving stolen property.

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Cass Township — Ronald and Blanche Rowe to Steven and Christine Skibiel; 795 Valley Road, Pine Knot; $11,000. Cressona — Wells Fargo Bank NA to Secretary of Veterans Affairs; 165 Willow St.; $10. Orwigsburg — Lauren A. Bamford to Lauren A. Bamford; 626 N. Warren St.; $1. Pine Grove — Comcast of Colorado/Florida/Michigan/ New Mexico/Pennsylvania/ Washington LLC to Borough of Pine Grove; property at Orchard Alley and Laurel Street; $1. Ryan Township — Gayle Hutnyan to Steven Hutnyan and Shane M. Hutnyan; 62 Orchard Road, Barnesville; $1.

Schuylkill Haven — Zachary G. and Naomi C. Reber to Brandon W. Bashore; 100 Jefferson St.; $159,000. Shenandoah — Diane M. Strumba to Diane M. Strumba and Lawrence J. Stremba; 432 Oak St.; $1. Raymond T. Nestor and Matthew R. Nestor to Fidelmar Lopez; 265 W, Columbus St.; 414,000. Tamaqua — Ernest B. Jr. and Susan K. Henritzy to Ernest B. Jr. and Susan K. Henritzy; 335 Penn St.; $1. Upper Mahantongo Township — Harold J. and Eleanor M. Lenker to Chris H. and Melissa J. Lenker; 50 percent interest in 33 Creektown Road, Klingerstown; $1. Walker Township — Ronald and Brenda L. Lord to Ronald and Brenda L. Lord and Amanda H. Lord; 1.511-acre

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Richard C. and Naomi J. property on Catawissa Road, Becker to Lee R. and Ruth R. Lewistown Valley; $1. Wayne Township — George Miller; 18.419-acre property D. and Mary Jean Manbeck on Route 309; $85,000. Richard D. and Claudia D. to Tanya Bedway and Craig Manbeck; property in Sum- Oswald to Lamb Equity Limited; 2.84706-acre property at mer Hill; $1. West Mahanoy Township Summer Valley and Kepners — Marianne McAndrew, indi- roads; $25,000. Donna M. Kern, executrix vidually and as executrix of the Estate of Victor P. Mar- of the Estate of Karl E. Steiconi, Victoria Polosky and gerwalt Jr., to Brian P. and KyMichele Marnell to Rafael lie A. Seitz; four properties; Chagolla Escovedo; 270 Ra- $210,000. Sarah Ann Fink, adminisven Run Road, Raven Run; tratrix of the Estate of Tina $150,000. West Penn Township — Marie Hoppes, to Sarah Ann Kelly L. and Jonathan L. Fink, Pamela S. Hoppes and Sears to Craig J. and Penny Kyle Scott Hoppes; 1908 A.P. Krause; 1-acre prop- West Penn Pike and 709 erty on Eagles View Drive; Zion’s Stone Church Road, Snyders; $1. $50,000. Inkyo and Hwa Sook Kim to Keith D. and Carla A. Zimmerman to Keith D. and Car- Leonard W. and Ann E. Osterla A. Zimmerman; property gaard; 525 McIntosh Lane, www.ebook3000.com Andreas; $407,000. on Mush Dahl Road; $1.

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Catherine ‘Kay’ Mulry December 25, 2016 Catherine “Kay” Mulry, 81, of Frackville, passed away peacefully Sunday evening surrounded by family at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 26, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille Trelewicz Gennuso. She graduated from high school in Brooklyn, N.Y. She last worked as a receptionist for the Schuylkill Mall Management Office, Frackville, and previously worked as a secretary for a lawyer in New York City. Kay enjoyed the many family gatherings with family and friends. She collected dolls and special stuffed animals.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Lawrence Mulry, in 1996; and companion, Joseph Gower. Kay is survived by a son, Larry Mulry and his fiancee, Lori Garron, Frackville; two daughters, Diana Hartz and her husband, Ronald, and Linda Wong and her husband, Cecil, all of Washington Township, N.J.; four grandchildren, Kevin, Kelly, Christopher and Nicholas; a sister; Josephine and her husband, Larry, Linwood, N.J.; nieces and nephews A memorial service will be announced when arrangements are complete. Albert L. Gricoski Funeral Home, Frackville, has charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com

police Man injured in 2-vehicle crash MAR LIN — A Pottsville man suffered injuries in a twovehicle crash in Norwegian Township on Saturday morning, according to state police at Schuylkill Haven. At 9:33 a.m., Allen H. Angst, 83, of Pottsville, was driving a black Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck north on Bunting Street, which is state Route 209. Angst pulled into the intersection, attempting to turn left on Route 901, the Pottsville-Minersville Highway, and was struck on the driver’s side door by a maroon Nissan Altima GXE that was heading east on Route 901 in the left lane, police said. The driver of the Altima was Kenneth S. Rossi Jr., 20, of Pottsville, police said. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage and had to be towed. Rossi suffered minor injuries to the head and face and was taken by Minersville Ambulance to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, according to Trooper Daniel Hillbish of the Schuylkill Haven barracks and a supervisor at Schuylkill County Communications Center.

Police: Driver crossed median DELANO — A Mount Carmel woman suffered a serious injury in a two-vehicle accident that occurred Friday on Interstate 81 in Delano Township, according to state police at Frackville. At 4:41 p.m., Brianna L. McPeak, 29, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze south in the left lane on Interstate 81, approaching mile marker 134.2, police said. Megan D. Kufro, 35, of Frackville, was driving a 2012 Toyota Camry north in the right lane on Interstate 81. For unknown reasons, McPeak left the travel lanes, crossed the southbound shoulder, continued down the grassy downhill median and became airborne for 30 feet before the vehicle landed on its wheels, police said. McPeak’s vehicle punched through a guide rail and hit Kufro’s vehicle nearly headon. Both vehicles came to rest in the northbound lanes, blocking both lanes, police said. McPeak was severely injured. She had not been wearing a seat belt. Her front and side airbags deployed. She was attended

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Driver hit tree; no one injured

TUSCARORA — A Bethlehem man and a Tamaqua boy escaped injury Monday when their vehicle ran off a road in Ryan Township and hit a tree, according to state police at Frackville. The incident occurred at 1:44 p.m. on Tuscarora Mountain Drive, state Route 1013, police said. Shawn P. Boyle, 45, was driving a 1995 Ford Explorer northbound when he left the road and hit a tree on the east berm. His passenger was a 9-year-old boy, police said. The vehicle was towed and police charged Boyle with failing to stay in his lane.

Ashland woman charged in fight

ASHLAND — State police at Frackville charged an Ashland woman with harassment after she injured a man on Christmas during a child custody dispute in the borough, police said. The incident occurred at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 1821 Walnut St. Bethany Freil, 23, struck and scratched the neck of Douglas Litwhiler, 32, of Mahanoy City, police said. “Ashland Borough Police, a full-time department, was not on duty for unknown reasons,” according to Trooper Edward Sanchez of the Frackville barracks, the investigating officer.

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Marian’s Jasmine Mooney hits the ball to Berlin Brothersvalley’s Kiera Booth, left, and Hope Poorbaugh during their PIAA Class A Tournament semifinal match Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Cumberland Valley High School, New Kingstown. Mooney surpassed 800 career kills and posted nearly 200 service aces this season in leading the Fillies to the state championship match. The two-time All-State player has been named The Republican-Herald All-Area Girls’ Volleyball Team’s Player of the Year.

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Marian’s Mooney named Player of Year BY CHUCK CURLEY STAFF WRITER

in my life. I don’t know where that one came from, ccurley@republicanherald.com Football — Sunday but it was just such a satisfying feeling. With her participation at Girls’ Soccer — Monday Girls’ Volleyball — Today “I was actually tearing the club level, volleyball is Boys’ Soccer — Wednesday up a little in the game clearly Jasmine Mooney’s because of how proud I game, but not all of the “It’s been a joyride,” the was of my team, and it was practices and matches have 6-foot outside hitter said. just a great feeling.” blended together for the “It’s an indescribable feelIt was an entire season Marian junior. ing, especially that semifiof great feelings for When Marian won its Mooney, whose excellence PIAA Class A Tournament nal game.” After compiling 29 kills, has led to her selection as semifinal match against The Republican-Herald AllDistrict 5 champion Berlin 10 aces and 18 digs in that match, she said, “That was Area Player of the Year. Brothersvalley, that Mooney was one of eight the best game I ever played moment struck Mooney.

All-Area teams

Schuylkill League players named in the PIAA’s four classes to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-State teams. Six of the selections were also named to the AllArea first team: Marian senior Miranda Antiga, Lehighton senior Katie Higgins, Panther Valley senior Danielle Hudicka, Blue Mountain junior Ashley Snesavage and Nativity’s Noelle Steele, a senior, Please see ALL-AREA, Page 27

The Republican-Herald Girls’ Volleyball Team Player of the Year Jasmine Mooney............Junior.....................Marian

Rookie of the Year Maniya Erdman......... Sophomore................. Halifax

Coach of the Year Nick Marrongelle...............................Blue Mountain

First Team

Miranda Antiga ............. Senior ....................Marian Katie Higgins ................ Senior ................Lehighton Danielle Hudicka........... Senior ......... Panther Valley Jordan Skoff ................. Senior .........Blue Mountain Ashley Snesavage ..........Junior..........Blue Mountain Noelle Steele................ Senior ................... Nativity Emily Yordy ....................Junior.................... Nativity

Second Team

Gianna Agosti ................Junior.....................Marian Emily Bartashus............ Senior .............. Minersville Christina Dacey..............Junior.......... Panther Valley Madison Felty ............... Senior ...... Schuylkill Haven Reiley Lonergan ............ Senior .............. Minersville Maya Throne................. Senior .........Blue Mountain Brianna Turner .............. Senior .................... Halifax

Honorable Mention

Halifax sophomore middle hitter Maniya Erdman, left, hits the ball at Minersville’s MacKenzie Cullen during a Twin Valley Conference match in September at Minersville. Erdman was named Player of the Year in both the Tri-Valley League and the Schuylkill League’s Division III and has been named The Republican-Herald All-Area Rookie of the Year.

Jerienne Abercrombie.....Junior..........Blue Mountain Jordyn Ashberry .............Junior..................... Halifax Maura Bentz ................. Senior .............. Minersville Sydney Clouser ..............Junior.......... Panther Valley Rachelle Filer............ Sophomore...... Panther Valley Sydney Gnall..................Junior.......... Mahanoy Area Tori Pascucci..................Junior....... Schuylkill Haven Jillian Peterson ............. Senior ..............Jim Thorpe Kyra Schenk ................. Senior .................Pottsville Luca Walborn............ Sophomore................ Nativity

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M A H A N OY C I T Y — Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area will meet tonight in the championship game of the Senator Rhoades Tournament at Mahanoy Area. They took decidedly different roads to get to the final. The Blue Devils (4-2) trailed at the half in the opening semifinal against Old Forge, then battled down to the wire to walk off the court with a 39-31 victory. The Golden Bears (6-0) showed exactly why they’re undefeatH.S. ed as they into gIRLS’ head the secHOOPS ond quarter of their schedule, using a harassing defense from one end of the court to the other to cause turnovers, then convert them into easy points in a 65-18 victory over Panther Valley. Old Forge and Panther Valley will meet today at 5 p.m. in the consolation game, with the two Schuylkill League Division III rivals to follow immediately in the title contest. It was the play of junior center Allison Wargo in the post that keyed Shenandoah Valley’s victory. Collecting a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, Wargo was the dominant force in a game that featured six lead changes. The eight-point difference

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Shenandoah Valley’s Allison Wargo looks to pass with Old Forge’s Maya Florovito defending during Monday’s game at the Senator Rhoades Tournament. Wargo scored 22 points and had 11 rebounds in Shenandoah Valley’s 39-31 win. at the conclusion was the biggest lead by either team and was created when Wargo converted two free throws and hit a layup in the final 38 seconds. “She (Wargo) was tremendous tonight,” Shenandoah Valley coach Chris Conroy said. “We played Notre Dame (East Stroudsburg, a 39-35 Shenandoah Valley victory) Please see RHOADES, Page 28

Another year, another year without a title Philly teams continue to struggle BY BOB BROOKOvER THE PHILADELPHIA INquIRER

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PHILADELPHIA — Another year is about to expire without one of Philadelphia’s four major professional franchises winning a championship. It has not reached the point where profits can be made from selling T-shirts detailing droughts. Kids graduating from high school and college in 2017 still have fond memories of that parade down Broad Street following the world bleeping championship the Phillies won in 2008. On the other hand, we are fast approaching a decade without a title in a city that had to wait a quarter century between its previous two titles. It’s also safe to say that 2017 is not going to be the year that ends this mini-dry spell even if you are excited

COMMENTARY about the Flyers’ recent 10-game winning streak. More about that later. In fact, it’s far easier to see a future that takes us into the 2020s before one of the four teams in the city is even ready to compete for a title again. Let’s start with the Eagles. They will finish their third straight season out of the playoffs, which is only the second time that has happened in the last 29 seasons. This season also represents the first time in this century that the Eagles have had consecutive losing seasons. All their eggs are in Carson Wentz’s basket because that’s where de facto general manager Howie Roseman decided to place them before this season. Based on the quarterback’s rookie season, Please see PHILLY, Page 28

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UConn women still unanimous No. 1 in AP poll

uConn is still the unanimous no. 1 atop The associated Press women’s basketball poll. The huskies received all 33 first place votes again after beating then-no. 12 Ohio State and nebraska to stretch their winning streak to 86 consecutive games. uConn faces no. 4 Maryland on Thursday. a victory would leave the huskies three victories short of matching the 90-game overall winning streak the school set from 2008-11. notre dame, Baylor, Maryland and Mississippi State followed uConn in the poll again. The top 11 teams remain unchanged as most teams had a light week of games because of the holidays. — Women’s poll, Page 18

Villanova remains No. 1 men’s team

Villanova starts its fourth week as the no. 1 team in The associated Press Top 25 as the ranked teams stay the same from the last poll except for Florida, which replaces fellow SeC member South Carolina. The Wildcats (12-0) received 56 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel to maintain its big lead over uCla (13-0), which received three no. 1 votes. Kansas (11-1) was third, followed by Baylor (12-0), which got the other six firstplace votes. duke remained fifth while louisville jumped from 10th to sixth following its 73-70 victory over Kentucky last week. — Men’s poll, Page 18

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76ers ponder trading big man What could Okafor or Noel bring in return is question By Keith PomPey The PhiladelPhia inquirer

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PHILADELPHIA — What can the Philadelphia 76ers get for Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor? That’s perhaps one of the biggest questions during the first third of the NBA season. The Sixers would love to trade Noel and/or Okafor to get a more balanced roster. However, the team has been adamant it won’t make a bad deal. But what’s a good deal at this time? We all know the Sixers would have been better off cutting their losses by trading one of the two around the NBA Draft and the three months that followed. At least they wouldn’t have all the distractions that came after Noel voiced his displeasure in the Sixers’ having three starting-caliber centers in the 6-foot-11, 232-pound Noel, Okafor and Joel Embiid. They wouldn’t be forced to slide power forward Dario Saric to small forward, where he’s struggling just to get some quality minutes in games. The Sixers wouldn’t have to forcefeed a Twin Towers starting lineup when they know they’re more effective without it. So what’s a good deal now? Teams are wary about Noel. He’s in the final season of his rookie deal. So a team that acquires him would most likely make him a restricted free agent by extending a qualifying offer at season’s end. However, that team would have to match any offer a team extends in free agency to keep him. If the new team doesn’t match

“Hopefully we can make mutual benefit to both the organizations and Nerlens players involved in whichever Noel respective trades between the (FebruPhiladelphia 76ers ary) trade deadline or before the center (June) draft, ultimately. “I’m pretty sure everyone is lined up to criticize whatever deal I make with Nerlens.” He’s right. the offer, it basically would have tradThat’s why keeping Noel isn’t out ed for an end-of-the-season rental. of the question.

Noel’s Dilemma

Right now, Noel is viewed as the third-string center behind Embiid and Okafor. In addition, he’s getting back into shape after missing the first 23 games with inflamed tissue in his left knee. Maybe the Sixers can find a team in a similar situation, with an unhappy player in the fourth year of his rookie deal without an extension. In that scenario, the Sixers could try out that player for the rest of the season, then decide if they want re-sign him afterward. However, that’s still not a lot of value for Noel. He was expected to be the first overall pick of the 2013 draft until he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during his lone season at Kentucky. And it wasn’t too long ago that the Sixers were touting him as their franchise center. They gave up an all-star point guard in Jrue Holiday to acquire him from the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2013 draft. “I will only make deals that make sense for this organization,” Sixers president Bryan Colangelo said.

Limited options Meanwhile, Okafor’s options are limited because he is a throwback player. He’ll have to go to a team where he’ll be protected by a defensive-minded power forward. It would preferably be a place where a team runs through him in a half-court set. He’s a solid offensive player. But his defensive deficiencies and lack of athleticism and conditioning have driven his trade value down. Right now, it will be extremely hard to get anything of what they view as equal value for Okafor, the third overall pick of the 2015 draft. The Sixers selected him instead of standout power forward Kristaps Porzingis, who went fourth to the New York Knicks. Porzingis is one of the league’s best young talents, someone expected to be voted to several All-Star Games in the future. Some have questioned why the Sixers passed over Porzingis in the first place when his skill set is better than Okafor’s to pair with Embiid. Assuming they do trade him, Okafor would be viewed as a complete

PiTTSBurGh (aP) — Mike Sullivan’s arrival in Pittsburgh last season provided the spark that turned the Penguins’ listless season around. The franchise rewarded its fiery head coach with a three-year contract extension Monday that will keep Sullivan with the team through 2019-20. The 48-year-old Sullivan aSSOCiaTed PreSS took over for Mike Johnson North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb (9) tackles Vanderbilt running last december and guided back Ralph Webb during the first half of Monday’s Camping World Independence the team on a spirited Bowl in Shreveport, La. N.C. State defeated Vanderbilt 41-17. run that finished with the Penguins earning their fourth Stanley Cup. Sullivan is 5524-10 with Pittsburgh, the second-best point total in the nhl over that span.

TOrOnTO (aP) — Clayton Keller scored twice and the united States overcame a slow start to beat latvia 6-1 at the iihF World Junior hockey Championships on Monday. Patrick harper opened the scoring for the americans 6:27 into the game, but renars Krastenbergs responded for latvia to make it 1-1 after the first period in the tournament opener for both teams at Toronto’s air Canada Centre. The u.S. regained the lead when Colin White scored 6:29 into the second and Keller made it 3-1 late in the period. Keller scored his second of the game with 7:41 to play in the third. Jeremy Bracco added another at 17:31 while Jordan Greenway got on the scoreboard in the final minute. u.S. goalie Tyler Parsons only had to make 11 saves for the victory. The u.S. faces Slovakia on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) shoots over Phoenix Suns center Alex Len during their game Dec. 23. failure if the Sixers don’t get a top-10 pick or a standout player in return. Okafor, however, is a little more attractive than Noel because he’s in the second season of a four-year rookie deal. Teams looking to acquire him would have two years to decide if they wanted to give him a lucrative extension. But both players will also have to explain some negative off-court situations before a team thinks they would be a fit. The Sixers had better hope someone gets desperate before the Feb. 23 trade deadline. So, again, what can the Sixers get for Noel and Okafor?

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BC holds off Terps in Quick Lane Bowl Mississippi State, N.C. State notch victories By LArry LAGe aSSOCiaTed PreSS

DETROIT — Boston College blew a fourth-quarter lead in a loss to Georgia Tech in its season opener in Ireland. In the Eagles’ finale, they showed they had learned how to hold on for a victory. Patrick Towles threw two touchdown passes and caught a pass for a score in the first half, helping Boston College beat Maryland 36-30 in the Quick Lane Bowl on Monday. The Eagles (7-6) led by 16 at halftime, 23 points early in the third quarter and then had to CoLLeGe f o r c e aryfootBALL M land to turn the ball over on downs late in the game to seal their first bowl victory since beatformer rangers ing Michigan State at the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl. pitcher dies in “We started to really develArk. shooting op a resolve that you see in liTTle rOCK, ark. (aP) — the players’ eyes,” Boston John Barfield, a left-hander College coach Steve Addazio from arkansas who pitched said. “The most critical thing three seasons for the in building your program is Texas rangers beginning in having that. And, I really 1989, died in a shooting in believe we have finally set little rock, police and family that platform forward and members said. he was 52. that’s the most exciting thing Police said Barfield was to me of all.” fatally shot dec. 24 after an Maryland (6-7) had the ball altercation with an acquainat its 35 with 1:48 left with a tance in downtown little rock. chance to drive for a goWilliam Goodman, 59, of ahead TD. But the Terrapins Pine Bluff is being held in didn’t gain a yard before Harthe Pulaski County jail on old Landry helped finish preliminary charges of firstdegree murder in connection them off with a possessionending sack. with Barfield’s death, which Maryland made some big has been classified as a homicide. plays on offense, but four

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Boston College running back Jon Hilliman (32) falls into the end zone after being hit by Maryland’s Alvin Hill during Monday’s Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit. Boston College outlasted Maryland 36-30. tur novers, eight sacks allowed, 11 penalties and poor field position proved to be costly. In the first half, Perry Hills threw an interception, lost a fumble and was sacked four times. On the Terrapins’ first snap of the second half, Hills handed off to Ty Johnson and the running back’s fumble was recovered in the end zone by Boston College. With 4:02 left, the Terrapins got to the Boston College 1 with a chance to cut into their nine-point deficit and Hills lost a fumble after bobbling a snap. They got the ball back less than a minute later when Boston College’s Jon Hilliman fumbled at his 6, and were forced to settle for a field goal.

Nick Fitzgerald rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns and Mississippi State held off Miami (Ohio) with help from a blocked field goal in the closing seconds. Nelson Adams got a hand on Nick Dowd’s potential game-winning 37-yard field goal that would have helped Miami finish a stunning turnaround from a 0-6 start. Instead, both the Bulldogs (6-7) and RedHawks (6-7) finished with losing marks.

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SHREVEPORT, La. — Jaylen Samuels caught three touchdown passes from Ryan Finley and Nyheim Hines returned a kickoff for a 100yard touchdown as North Carst. Petersburg Bowl olina State beat Vanderbilt. mississippi state 17 North Carolina State (7-6) miami (ohio) 16 won three of its final four ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — games.

Temple aims for 1st 11-win season By DAViD GiNsBUrG aSSOCiaTed PreSS

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Playing in a bowl game is usually considered a reward for a successful season. For Temple and Wake Forest, today’s Military Bowl offers an additional bonus: a three-hour escape from off-the-field events that served as a distraction for each program. No. 23 Temple (10-3) hasn’t played since beating Navy 34-10 on Dec. 3 in the American Athletic Conference championship at NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium, site of the Military Bowl. Much has changed since then for the Owls, who will have a different look on the sideline when their return. Three days after Temple won its first AAC title, coach Matt Ruhle accepted the same position at Baylor. Florida defensive coordinator Geoff Collins was subsequently hired as Ruhle’s replacement. Ed Foley, a nine-year assistant at Temple, will serve as interim coach when the Owls vie for the first 11-win season in school history. “One of our goals was the championship, and another was to win an 11th game and become the greatest Temple team ever,” senior linebacker Avery Williams said. “Everything that’s been going on, we really don’t care. It’s all about us right now.” Under normal circumstances, Wake Forest’s main focus entering the Military Bowl would be to secure a winning season by ending a three-game losing streak. But the Demon Deacons (6-6) have been embroiled in a scandal in which Wake Forest broadcaster Tommy Elrod leaked or attempted to leak game plan information to at least three opponents. “We knew something was going on since a month ago and we’ve focused on the game and things we can control,” Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson said. “I think our players have done a great job of that. Nothing we can do about it. It happened, it’s in our past, we addressed it and we’re moving forward. I think for us it’s great that there is another game.” FANTASY ISLAND: Foley probably hasn’t stopped

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No. 23 Temple (10-3) vs. Wake Forest (6-6) When: Today, 3:30 p.m. Where: navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, annapolis, Maryland TV: eSPn Line: Temple by 12 Storyline: Temple takes the field under interim coach ed Foley after Matt rhule left for Baylor. Owls are looking for the school’s first-ever 11-win season. smiling since getting the job as interim coach. “To me, it’s like Phillies fantasy week. You go down there and you get to be on the Phillies team for a week,” he said. “Well, I get to be the head coach of Temple for 21 days. It’s just a thrill.” After it’s all over, Foley is counting on working with Ruhle at Baylor or under Collins at Temple. “I feel really good that ... I’m going to end up in a really good place,” he said.

UConn fires Diaco after 3-9 season STORRS, Conn. — UConn fired football coach Bob Diaco on Monday after his third losing season, choosing to cut ties rather than allow Diaco to rebuild a struggling offense. Diaco will be relieved of his duties effective Jan. 2, university officials said. The move was surprising in its timing a month after the Huskies season ended but it made financial sense for the university. The buyout on Diaco’s contract drops from $5 million to $3.4 million after Jan. 1. “I believe a new leader for our program and studentathletes is needed to build long-term success,” athletic director David Benedict said. The Huskies were 11-26 under Diaco in three seasons, including 3-9 this season. UConn’s best finish under Diaco was last year, at 6-7 and a losing trip to the St. Petersburg Bowl. UConn officials say the search for a new coach will begin immediately. Diaco was Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator when he was hired by UConn to replace Paul Pasqualoni, who was fired four games into his third season.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016

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Week 16 mixture of good, bad, ugly NFL’s 3 worst teams — Browns, 49ers, Jags — all won By BARRy WIlnER AssociAted press

There’s only one way to describe a weekend in which the three worst teams in the NFL all win. And when a coach leaves his hospital bed to work the sideline, only to see his team get annihilated. And when two of the most promising quarterbacks in pro football get broken legs. Week 16, Christmas weekend, was as eventful as any can be. From the very good (Miami’s Jay Ajayi rushing for more than 200 yards for the third time in 2016) to the very bad (Cleveland, San Francisco and Jacksonville, with a total of three victories heading in, all winning), the penultimate week of the schedule was wild. Start by Lake Erie, where the Browns’ ignominious crawl to imperfection ended with a 20-17 decision against lame-duck San Diego. The celebrations in Cleveland weren’t quite to the level of the partying after the Cavaliers’ NBA title or the Indians’ American League crown. But considering the relief throughout Northeast Ohio, it was close.

“I kept telling myself, ‘I shouldn’t be this happy. This is not that big of a deal. We just won a game and it doesn’t even matter,”’ said Joe Thomas, the Browns’ superb tackle and, by far, their best player. “It definitely felt like it was more than just a win. “Obviously, everybody knew the gravity of the situation that we were facing going down the stretch trying to get a win. Finally getting that win and getting the monkey off of our back definitely felt amazing. You don’t want to say it was like our Super Bowl, but it really was.” Move along the lake to Western New York, where Ajayi, perhaps the NFL’s most improved offensive player, had 206 yards rushing and a touchdown. His 57-yard run in overtime set up the winning kick in a 34-31 victory over Buffalo. Ajayi became the fourth player in NFL history with three games of at least 200 rushing yards in a season. Two came against Buffalo. In some ways, he’s carried Miami on his ample shoulders into the playoffs with a 10-5 record and nine wins in its last 10 outings.

“When we had 200 yards earlier in the season, I don’t think we ever thought we were going to do it again,” Dolphins coach Adam Gase said. “It’s tough. It’s an eight-man box most of the time. It’s not an easy thing to accomplish. I felt like our guys came in with a purpose today and we were just trying to make sure we established a solid running game and stayed ahead of the sticks.” It wasn’t such a fun weekend for Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota, who each ended up with broken right legs. Both are done for the season, as most likely are the chances for the Raiders to make any postseason noise. It’s particularly upsetting because Carr deservedly has been in the MVP conversation — he should remain there — and Mariota, like Ajayi, is among the league’s most improved players. Their injuries on Christmas Eve overshadowed more terrific quarterbacking from Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Tom Brady. Then again, big numbers by Brady were predictable with another no-show by the Jets, even as

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Cleveland nose tackle Danny Shelton (55) and defensive lineman Jamie Meder (98) celebrate after the Browns defeated San Diego 20-17 on Sunday for their first win of the season. coach Todd Bowles worked the sideline hours after what he said was an attack of “kidney stones, gall stones, gall bladder” that hospitalized him. Week 16 also gave us the champions of the NFC South (Atlanta) and East (Dallas), AFC South (Houston) and North (Pittsburgh).

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Role players growing up for Steelers Jones, Rogers, Ayers haul in passes on game-winning drive

Sunday’s win ousted Denver from playoffs

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was no shortage of smiles inside the Kansas City locker room after the Chiefs unceremoniously dumped the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos from the AFC playoff picture Sunday night. Nor was there a sense of accomplishment. The Chiefs knew even before kickoff they had locked up a wild-card spot, thanks to Pittsburgh rallying past Baltimore earlier Sunday. But their 33-10 rout of the Broncos kept alive their hopes of winning the AFC West, and with that comes a first-round bye and at least one home playoff game. “Everyone just has to stay on task. We have so much ahead of us,” Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones said. “We can still win the division, you know? Our hopes are farther than the playoffs. We want to win the division and clinch the bye. Our mind is on the next game. We are on to San Diego.” The Chiefs (11-4) are a game back of Oakland (12-3) in the division race, but they hold the head-to-head tiebreaker by virtue of two wins over the Raiders earlier this season. So, if the Chiefs win their regular-season finale at San Diego and the Broncos beat Oakland — which will be without quarterback Derek Carr, who broke his leg Saturday — in a game that will be happening simultaneously, coach Andy Reid’s crew will win its first division title since 2010. That sure beats opening the postseason on the road without getting a week off. “We always want to play at home,” said Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, whose team is playoff-bound in back-toback seasons for the first time since making it every year from 1990-95. “You hear opposing coaches, opposing players, talk about what a difficult place this is to play,” he said. “We want to be able to bring that playoff game to Arrowhead. We want our fans to experience it.” As it stands, the Chiefs are the No. 5 seed and would head to Houston for the first round. It would be a rematch of last year’s playoff opener that Kansas City won in a rout.

It short-circuited the drama of whether the Browns would match the 2008 Lions at 0-16. It saw the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos drop their third in a row and fifth in seven games to fall out of contention, while Kansas City earned a postseason spot. Eventful and wild, indeed.

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Cowboys deck Detroit in Mnf battle Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate carries Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) for extra yardage after catching a pass during Monday night’s game in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Lions 42-21.

Making playoffs early allows Giants options By TOM CAnAVAn AssociAted press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Making the playoffs with a week to spare has given rookie coach Ben McAdoo and the New York Giants options heading into the regular-season finale against Washington Redskins. The Giants (10-5) are locked into the No. 5 seed in the NFC. They are going to open the postseason on the road against the lowestseeded division winner. If McAdoo wants, he can either rest any of his nicked-up players or limit their playing time with a token appearance at Washington. Cornerback Janoris Jenkins might benefit from another week off after sitting out the Giants’ loss to Philadelphia on Thursday night with a back injury. Defensive tackle Damon Harrison (knee) also could use the rest. It might even be a chance for Eli Manning to relax after throwing a franchise-record 63 passes in the loss to the Eagles. He’s started 198 consecutive games and has been hit a lot this season. McAdoo could also use the game as a chance to get his offense going. Despite gaining a season-high 470 yards and 24 first downs against Philadelphia, the Giants scored 19 points. They haven’t hit 30 this season. “My take is to play,” Manning said Monday. “I think to go in there, play well and try to find a good rhythm offensively going against a team in the division, a team you know well and they know us. I think that’s the mindset. Until I’m told differently, that’s how I’m taking it.” The Giants were in a similar situation in the final regular-season game against the undefeated 2007 New England Patriots. Tom Coughlin played the game to win. New York lost 38-35, but it showed the team it could compete against the best. A little more than a month later, the Giants beat the Patriots to win the Super Bowl. “I think you’ve got to play good football in the playoffs,” Manning said. “You’re going to be going against good teams. You’ve got to play smart and you’ve just got to make the plays that are there. We have that capability of scoring points and moving the ball and converting on third downs and doing all the right things offensively. We’re just going to have to make the plays on game day.”

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AFC (all spots clinched) Current seeds: 1. New england (13-2, east champ), 2. oakland (12-3, leads West), 3. pittsburgh (10-5, North champ), 4. Houston (9-6, south champ), 5. Kansas city (11-4, wild card), 6. Miami (10-5, wild card) NFC Current seeds: 1. dallas (13-2, east champ, clinched top seed), 2. seattle (9-51, West champ), 3. Atlanta (10-5, south champ), 4. detroit (9-6, leads North), 5. New York Giants (10-5, wild card), 6. Green Bay (9-6, wild card) Still in hunt: Washington (8-6-1), tampa Bay (8-7)

Seattle wide receiver lockett has surgery for broken leg RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has undergone surgery after breaking two bones in his lower right leg in Saturday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said during his weekly radio show on KIRO-AM in Seattle on Monday that Lockett underwent surgery late Saturday night for a broken tibia and fibula in his right leg.

Titans QB Mariota will have leg surgery Wednesday NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota will have surgery Wednesday for his broken right leg, and coach Mike Mularkey says the recovery process will take four to five months. Mularkey said Monday that Mariota will have a plate inserted over the break by Dr. Bob Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Savage to remain starting QB for Texans against Titans HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are sticking with Tom Savage at quarterback Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Savage made his first career start in place of Brock Osweiler on Saturday night in a 12-10 win over the Bengals that allowed the Texans to clinch the AFC South. Osweiler was benched in the second quarter two weeks ago against Jacksonville and Savage took over to help the Texans rally for awww.ebook3000.com 21-20 victory.

PITTSBURGH — The image of Antonio Brown’s seemingly elastic left arm fighting off a pair of tacklers to stretch the ball across the goal line and send the Pittsburgh Steelers into the playoffs will live on. One more highly GIF-able moment in the star wide receiver’s weekly dance with the improbable. Zoom out, though, and the picture gets crowded by the guys who played vital parts in the drive that saved Pittsburgh’s season, a group of “who’s that?” players forced to grow up on the job for arguably the NFL’s hottest team. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw eight passes of consequence during the 10-play masterpiece that moved the Steelers 75 yards in 69 seconds. Sure, two went to Brown, but three went to back up tight end Jesse James, thrust back into the starting lineup with Ladarius Green out with a concussion. One went to rookie Demarcus Ayers, who deftly stepped out of bounds to stop the clock after the first catch of his career, a 9-yard gain that pushed Pittsburgh (10-5) to the end of field-goal range. One went to undrafted first-year player Eli Rogers, whose leaping grab pushed the Steelers inside the red zone. Still another went to practice squad graduate Cobi Hamilton. Oh, and all that came after third-string tight end Xavier Grimble hauled in a leaping 20-yard touchdown from Roethlisberger in the first quarter. This is not the group Roethlisberger thought he would have his disposal when the season opened. Yet there they were, delivering with a division title hanging in the balance in a raucous 31-27 victory . “Sometimes it just doesn’t matter where you’re drafted, it doesn’t matter where you are on the depth chart,” Roethlisberger said. “Sometimes if you have the want to and the desire to get out there and make something happen, if you make the most or your opportunity, you get to do it and some of those guys did it.” Even if the road to get here tested their patience and resolve. The Steelers took a flier on Ayers in the seventh round of the draft envisioning him as a return specialist but he couldn’t stay

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Pittsburgh tight end Jesse James leaps over Baltimore’s Chris Lewis-Harris during the second half of Sunday’s game. healthy during training camp and was cut before landing on the practice squad. He finally earned a spot on the 53-man roster against Cincinnati, but was inactive on game day. Ayers was told on Christmas Eve he’d be on the active roster for the first time in his career. In an effort to quell Ayers’ nerves, Roethlisberger tried to give the rookie a pep talk. “Ben told me (Saturday) night, he said ‘Go to sleep, get some good rest, relax. It’s just football at the end of the day. You’ve been playing this your whole life,’ ” Ayers said. “Before I went to bed, that’s the only thing I could think about.” Suddenly Ayers found himself walking onto the field with the Steelers trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Lined up on the outside, Ayers darted downfield on a go route while Roethlisberger heaved it his way. The ball sailed just out of reach but Ayers drew contact from Baltimore defensive back Tavon Young. The 35-yard pass interference penalty put the Steelers in position to kick-start their comeback. It also showed just how far Ayers has come. “I grew up today,” Ayers said. It’s a path that mirrors the one Rogers took a year ago when he broke his foot and spent the entire season on injured reserve. He’s played erratically this fall as the de facto second option at receiver following Martavis Bryant’s suspension and injuries to Coates, Markus Wheaton and Darrius Heyward-Bey. In a de facto elimination game against an arch rival, Rogers finished with 84 yards receiving on four receptions, including a 39-yarder that set up a field goal.

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Linksters Golf Group At Blue Mountain Golf Course Monday’s results 1st place (221 net, tie) — Bill Donati 82-10—72, Ron Schneck 91-18—73, Paul Eckhart 95-19—76 1st place (221 net, tie) — Charlie Shappell 82-15—67, Frank Hlavaty 89-15—74, Warren Rohrbach 10020—80 3rd place (223 net) — George Brommer 90-16—74, Rich Rohrer 93-19—74, Al Carr 87-12—75 Closest to the Pin (Par 3s) No. 2 — None, No. 5 — Charlie Shappell, No. 10 — None, No. 12 — Rich Rohrer, No. 16 — Al Carr Longest putt on First Putt on Green No. 18 — Bill Donati, 14 feet, 10 inches Birdies Rich Rohrer, Paul Eckhart (1) Next match: Today at Lebanon Valley Golf Club, Myerstown. Golfers should report by 9:15 a.m. Tee time is 10 a.m.

America’s Line NFL Points Underdog Current O/U Sunday TITANS 3 (40.5) Texans Bills 6 (44.5) JETS BENGALS 2.5 (41.5) Ravens WASHINGTON 7.5 (44.0) Giants Packers 3 (46.5) LIONS COLTS 4.5 (47.5) Jaguars EAGLES 6 (42.5) Cowboys VIKINGS 5.5 (41.0) Bears BUCS 6.5 (46.5) Panthers STEELERS 7.5 (44.5) Browns FALCONS 7 (55.5) Saints Patriots 9.5 (44.5) DOLPHINS Cards 6.5 (40.5) RAMS Chiefs 4.5 (45.0) CHARGERS Seahawks 9.5 (43.0) 49ERS BRONCOS 2.5 (42.0) Raiders College Football Favorite Points Underdog Current O/U Saturday College Football Playoffs Peach Bowl Alabama 15 (54.5) Washington Fiesta Bowl Ohio State 3 (59.5) Clemson Today Heart of Dallas Bowl Army 11 (48.5) North Texas Military Bowl Temple 12 (41.0) Wake Forest Holiday Bowl Wash. State 10.5 (61.5) Minnesota Cactus Bowl Boise State 7.5 (67.5) Baylor Wednesday Pinstripe Bowl 5.5 (65.5) Northwestern Pittsburgh Russell Athletic Bowl Miami, Fla. 3 (56.5) W Virginia Foster Farms Bowl Utah 7 (54.5) Indiana Texas Bowl Texas A&M 2.5 (56.5) Kansas State Thursday Birmingham Bowl S Florida 10.5 (62.5) So. Carolina Belk Bowl Va Tech 7 (61.5) Arkansas Alamo Bowl Colorado 3 (62.5) Okla. State Friday Liberty Bowl Georgia PK (48.5) TCU Friday Sun Bowl Stanford 2.5 (54.5) N. Carolina Arizona Bowl Air Force 13.5 (57.5) S. Alabama Music City Bowl Tennessee 5.5 (59.5) Nebraska Orange Bowl Michigan 6.5 (52.5) Florida State Saturday Citrus Bowl LSU 3.5 (59.5) Louisville Taxslayer Bowl Ga. Tech 3.5 (60.5) Kentucky Monday Outback Bowl Florida 3 (40.5) Iowa Cotton Bowl Wisconsin 8 (53.5) W. Michigan Rose Bowl USC 6.5 (60.5) Penn State Sugar Bowl Oklahoma 3 (63.5) Auburn NBA Favorite Points Underdog CELTICS 6.5 (197.5) Grizzlies Thunder 2.5 (206.5) HEAT Rockets 6.5 (208.5) MAVERICKS Jazz 4 (203.5) LAKERS NOTE:O/U is the over/under total (combined points for both teams) for each game. College Basketball Favorite Points Underdog Northeastern 2.5 PENN STATE MARYLAND 3.5 Illinois WISCONSIN 18 Rutgers SYRACUSE 20 Cornell TEXAS 11 Kent State Smu 2.5 MEMPHIS MINNESOTA 4.5 Michigan State NHL Favorite Points Underdog RANGERS -$175/+$155 (5.5) Senators B. JACKTS -$160/+$140 (5.0) Bruins Capitals -$155/+$135 (5.0) ISLES Penguins -$145/+$125 (5.5) DEVILS R. WINGS -$135/+$115 (5.5) Sabres PREDS -$120/even (5.0) Wild BLKHWKS -$180/+$160 (5.0) Jets Flames -$140/+$120 (5.5) AVALNCH Stars -$150/+$130 (5.5) COYOTES DUCKS -$120/even (5.0) Sharks Grand Salami: Over/under 54.5 goals. NOTE:O/U is the over/under total (combined goals for both teams) for each game. NOTE:The ‘’Grand Salami’’ is the total combined goals for all the games on the card.

mINOR HOCkEy AHL Monday’s scores W-B/Scranton 5, Binghamton 4 St. John’s at Toronto, late Hartford at Bridgeport, late Providence at Albany, late Syracuse at Rochester, late Hershey at Lehigh Valley, late Chicago at Milwaukee, late Rockford at Iowa, late Stockton at San Jose, late Tucson at San Diego, late Bakersfield at Ontario, late Today’s regional game Springfield at W-B/Scranton, 7:05 p.m. ECHL Wednesday’s regional game

Elmira at Reading, 7 p.m.

SpORtS CARD TODAY Non-League Boys’ Basketball Panther Valley at Tamaqua (varsity only), 7 p.m. North Schuylkill at Shamokin, 7:30 p.m. Lourdes at Shikellamy, 7:30 p.m. Shenandoah Valley at MMI, 7:30 p.m. Hamburg at NW Lehigh, 7:30 p.m. Cardinal Classic At Pine Grove Nativity vs. Devon Prep, 6 p.m. Mahanoy Area vs. Pine Grove, 7:30 Rotary Basketball Tournament At Northern Lehigh High School Lehighton vs. Palmerton, 6:30 p.m. Jim Thorpe vs. Northern Lehigh, 8 p.m. Non-League Girls’ Basketball Weatherly at Schuylkill Haven, 1 p.m. Lebanon Catholic at Marian, 1 p.m. Gatorade Classic At Martz Hall Whitehall vs. Minersville, 6 p.m. Liberty vs. Pottsville, 7:30 p.m. Senator Rhoades Tournament At Mahanoy Area Panther Valley vs. Old Forge, 5 p.m. Mahanoy Area vs. Shen. Valley, 7 p.m. Cardinal Classic At Pine Grove Blue Mtn. vs. Pleasant Valley, 3 p.m. Pine Grove vs. ELCO, 4:30 p.m. Non-League Wrestling Halifax at Newport Holiday Wrestling Tournament, 10 a.m. Non-League Swimming and Diving Shamokin at North Schuylkill, 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY Non-League Boys’ Basketball WQLV Tournament At Millersburg Tri-Valley vs. Upper Dauphin, 2 p.m. Williams Valley vs. Millersburg, 7:30 p.m. Cardinal Classic At Pine Grove Consolation, 4:30 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Rotary Basketball Tournament At Northern Lehigh High School Consolation, 6:30 p.m. Championship, 8 p.m. Col-Mon Vo-Tech Tournament Weatherly vs. Columbia County Christian, 6 p.m. Bloomsburg vs. CMVT, 7:15 p.m. Non-League Girls’ Basketball Gatorade Classic At Martz Hall Consolation, 6 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Shamokin K of C Tournament at Shamokin Area High School Nativity vs. Lourdes, 6 p.m. Southern Columbia vs. Shamokin, 7:30 p.m. Cardinal Classic At Pine Grove Consolation, 3 p.m. Championship, 6 p.m. State College Tournament North Schuylkill vs. Northampton, 1 p.m. Burrell vs. State College, 5 p.m. Lehighton Holiday Tournament Northern Lehigh at Jim Thorpe, 6 p.m. Lehighton vs. Palmerton, 7:30 p.m. WQLV Tournament At Millersburg Tri-Valley vs. Upper Dauphin, 12:15 p.m. Williams Valley vs. Millersburg, 6 p.m. Non-League Wrestling Blue Mountain, Pottsville, Tri-Valley at Hurricane Classic (Bethlehem Liberty), 9 a.m. North Schuylkill, Williams Valley at Jim Thorpe Holiday Tournament, 11 a.m. Panther Valley at Windsor Central (N.Y.) Holiday Tournament, TBA Non-League Swimming and Diving Whitehall at Pottsville, 11 a.m. Blue Mountain at Schuylkill Valley Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

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FEmALE AtHLEtE 2016 AP Female Athlete of the Year Voting Athlete Pts Simone Biles 31 Katie Ledecky 20 Serena Williams 4 Breanna Stewart 4 AP Female Athletes of the Year 2016 — Simone Biles, gymnastics 2015 — Serena Williams, tennis 2014 — Mo’ne Davis, baseball-x 2013 — Serena Williams, tennis 2012 — Gabby Douglas, gymnastics 2011 — Abby Wambach, soccer 2010 — Lindsey Vonn, skiing 2009 — Serena Williams, tennis 2008 — Candace Parker, basketball 2007 — Lorena Ochoa, golf 2006 — Lorena Ochoa, golf-x x-both male and female winner were from the same sport

tv SpORtS TODAY Afternoon 12:00 — College Football: Heart of Dallas Bowl — Army vs. North Texas. (ESPN) 12:00 — Premier League Soccer: Stoke City at Liverpool......................(NBCSN) 3:00 — College Basketball: Northwestern at Penn State..................... (ESPN2) 3:30 — College Football: Military Bowl — Temple vs. Wake Forest......... (ESPN) 5:00 — College Basketball: Illinois at Maryland.................................. (ESPN2) Evening 7:00 — NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils ............. (ROOT) 7:00 — College Football: Holiday Bowl — Minnesota vs Washington...... (ESPN) 7:00 — College Basketball: Rutgers at Wisconsin .............................. (ESPN2) 7:00 — College Basketball: Kent State at Texas................................. (ESPNU) 7:00 — College Basketball: Lander at South Carolina............................. (SEC) 7:00 — College Basketball: Cornell at Syracuse ......................................(YES) 7:30 — NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat .............. (NBA) 9:00 — College Basketball: Michigan State at Minnesota ................... (ESPN2) 9:00 — College Basketball: SMU at Memphis .................................... (ESPNU) 10:15 — College Football: Cactus Bowl — Baylor vs. Boise State ........... (ESPN) 10:30 — NBA Basketball: Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers ..................... (NBA) WEDNESDAY Afternoon 2:00 — College Football: Pinstripe Bowl — Pittsburgh vs. Northwestern (ESPN) 2:00 — College Women’s Basketball: Rutgers at Michigan...................... (BTN) 2:40 — Premier League Soccer: Tottenham at Southampton...............(NBCSN) 3:00 — College Basketball: Houston at UConn................................... (ESPN2) 4:00 — College Women’s Basketball: Iowa at Illinois .............................. (BTN) 4:00 — College Basketball: Drexel at Pennsylvania ................................(CSN) 5:00 — College Basketball: Wake Forest at Florida State .................... (ESPN2) 5:00 — College Women’s Basketball: Vanderbilt at Memphis.............. (ESPNU) 5:30 — College Football: Russell Athletic Bowl — W. Va. vs. Miami ....... (ESPN) Evening 6:30 — College Basketball: Nebraska at Indiana.................................... (BTN) 6:30 — College Basketball: DePaul at Villanova ......................................(FS1) 7:00 — College Basketball: Virginia at Louisville ................................ (ESPN2) 7:00 — College Basketball: Monmouth at North Carolina.................... (ESPNU) 7:00 — College Basketball: South Florida at East Carolina............. (ESPNEWS) 7:00 — College Basketball: Providence at Xavier .................................... (FSN) 7:00 — NHL Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins........... (ROOT) 8:00 — NBA Basketball: Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls ..........................(YES) 8:00 — NBA Basketball: L.A. Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans.............. (NBA) 8:00 — College Basketball: Seton Hall at Creighton ................................(FS2) 8:00 — NHL Hockey: Philadelphia Flyers at St. Louis Blues .................(NBCSN) 8:30 — College Football: Foster Farms Bowl — Indiana vs. Utah ..............(FOX) 8:30 — College Basketball: Iowa at Purdue............................................ (BTN) 8:30 — College Basketball: Georgetown at Marquette .............................(FS1) 9:00 — College Basketball: UCLA at Oregon ...................................... (ESPN2) 9:00 — College Basketball: Cincinnati at Temple................................ (ESPNU) 9:00 — College Football: Texas Bowl — Kansas State vs. Texas A&M.... (ESPN) 10:30 — NBA Basketball: Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors ......... (NBA) 11:00 — College Basketball: UNLV at Colorado State........................... (ESPNU)

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NFL National Football League AMERICAN East W L T Pct. PF y-New England 13 2 0 .867 406 x-Miami 10 5 0 .667 349 Buffalo 7 8 0 .467 389 N.Y. Jets 4 11 0 .267 245 South y-Houston 9 6 0 .600 262 Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 357 Indianapolis 7 8 0 .467 387 Jacksonville 3 12 0 .200 298 North y-Pittsburgh 10 5 0 .667 372 Baltimore 8 7 0 .533 333 Cincinnati 5 9 1 .367 298 Cleveland 1 14 0 .067 240 West x-Oakland 12 3 0 .800 410 x-Kansas City 11 4 0 .733 352 Denver 8 7 0 .533 309 San Diego 5 10 0 .333 383 NATIONAL East W L T Pct. PF y-Dallas 13 2 0 .867 408 x-N.Y. Giants 10 5 0 .667 291 Washington 8 6 1 .567 386 Philadelphia 6 9 0 .400 340 South y-Atlanta 10 5 0 .667 502 Tampa Bay 8 7 0 .533 337 New Orleans 7 8 0 .467 437 Carolina 6 9 0 .400 353 North Green Bay 9 6 0 .600 401 Detroit 9 6 0 .600 322 Minnesota 7 8 0 .467 289 Chicago 3 12 0 .200 269 West y-Seattle 9 5 1 .633 329 Arizona 6 8 1 .433 374 Los Angeles 4 11 0 .267 218 San Francisco 2 13 0 .133 286 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday’s score Philadelphia 24, N.Y. Giants 19 Saturday’s scores New England 41, N.Y. Jets 3 Jacksonville 38, Tennessee 17 Washington 41, Chicago 21 Green Bay 38, Minnesota 25 Cleveland 20, San Diego 17 Atlanta 33, Carolina 16 Miami 34, Buffalo 31, OT Oakland 33, Indianapolis 25 New Orleans 31, Tampa Bay 24 San Francisco 22, Los Angeles 21 Arizona 34, Seattle 31 Houston 12, Cincinnati 10 Sunday’s scores Pittsburgh 31, Baltimore 27 Kansas City 33, Denver 10 Monday’s score Dallas 42, Detroit 21 Sunday, Jan. 1 New England at Miami, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Houston at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Seattle at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. New Orleans at Atlanta, 4:25 p.m. Kansas City at San Diego, 4:25 p.m. Arizona at Los Angeles, 4:25 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 4:25 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Washington, 4:25 p.m. Green Bay at Detroit, 8:30 p.m.

NCAA FOOtBALL PA 236 345 348 399 304 361 372 376 303 294 305 425 361 284 291 386 PA 279 274 364 318 374 353 416 385 364 327 297 361 269 356 350 455

Sunday’s late summary

Chiefs 33, Broncos 10 Denver ................7 3 0 0 — 10 Kansas City ..........21 0 0 12 — 33 First Quarter KC — A.Smith 10 run (Santos kick), 8:59. KC — Hill 70 run (Santos kick), 5:17. Den — Forsett 1 run (McManus kick), 1:54. KC — Kelce 80 pass from A.Smith (Santos kick), :53. Second Quarter Den — FG McManus 52, 6:38. Fourth Quarter KC — FG Santos 27, 11:59. KC — FG Santos 39, 8:51. KC — D.Harris 2 pass from Poe (kick failed), 1:52. A — 76,671. Den KC First downs 14 23 Total Net Yards 246 484 Rushes-yards 14-63 37-238 Passing 183 246 Punt Returns 1-0 4-21 Kickoff Returns 4-113 1-17 Interceptions Ret. 1-38 1-19 Comp-Att-Int 17-43-1 26-37-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 0-0 Punts 7-46.6 4-41.0 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 2-0 Penalties-Yards 9-70 8-65 Time of Possession 21:59 38:01 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Denver, Booker 5-27, Thompson 3-19, Forsett 5-11, McManus 1-6. Kansas City, Hill 6-95, S.Ware 13-62, A.Smith 4-46, West 14-35. PASSING — Denver, Siemian 17-43-1-183. Kansas City, A.Smith 25-36-1-244, Poe 1-1-0-2. RECEIVING — Denver, Booker 6-44, Heuerman 3-32, Dem.Thomas 3-20, Sanders 1-26, Taylor 1-26, Norwood 1-17, Krieger Coble 1-13, Fowler 1-5. Kansas City, Kelce 11-160, D.Harris 6-37, Maclin 3-9, S.Ware 2-20, Conley 2-14, A.Wilson 1-3, West 1-3. MISSED FIELD GOALS — Kansas City, Santos 39.

tRANSACtIONS BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Assigned F Troy Williams to Iowa (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Waived OL Cornelius Edison. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed TE Tyler Eifert and G Clint Boling on injured reserve. DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived DE Zach Moore. Activated DE Randy Gregory from the exempt/commissioner permission list. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled G Jeremy Smith from San Antonio (AHL) and G Kent Simpson from Colorado (ECHL). DALLAS STARS — Recalled F Jason Dickinson from Texas (AHL). Placed F Antoine Roussel on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 20. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Signed coach Mike Sullivan to a three-year contract extension. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Reassigned Fs Cory Conacher, Erik Condra and Tanner Richards to Syracuse (AHL). COLLEGE CARSON-NEWMAN — Named Simon Duffy women’s soccer coach. MARYLAND — Ruled LB Shane Cockerille ineligible to play in the Quick Lane Bowl. UCONN — Fired football coach Bob Diaco.

BOXING Fight Schedule Dec. 30 At Tokyo, Naoya Inoue vs. Kohei Kono, 12, for Inoue’s WBO junior bantamweight title; Akira Yaegashi vs. Wittawas Basapean, 12, for Yaegashi’s IBF junior flyweight title; Ryota Murata vs. Bruno Sandoval, 10, middleweights. Dec. 31 At Kyoto, Japan, Jonathan Guzman vs. Yukinori Oguni, 12, for Guzman’s IBF super bantamweight title; Kazuto Ioka vs. Yutthana Kaensa, 12, for Ioka’s WBA World flyweight title. At Tokyo, Jezreel Corrales vs. Takashi Uchiyama, 12, for Corrales’ WBA Super World super featherweight title; Ryoichi Taguchi vs. Carlos Canizales, 12, for Taguchi’s WBA World light flyweight title.

2016-17 Bowl Glance Monday’s scores St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Mississippi State 17, Miami (Ohio) 16 Quick Lane Bowl Detroit Boston College 36, Maryland 30 Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. NC State 41, Vanderbilt 17 Today’s games Heart of Dallas Bowl Army (7-5) vs. North Texas (5-7), Noon (ESPN) Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. Wake Forest (6-6) vs. Temple (10-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl San Diego Minnesota (8-4) vs. Washington State (8-4), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl Phoenix Boise State (10-2) vs. Baylor (6-6), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday’s games Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, N.Y. Northwestern (6-6) vs. Pittsburgh (8-4), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl Orlando, Fla. Miami (8-4) vs. West Virginia (10-2), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Foster Farms Bowl Santa Clara, Calif. Indiana (6-6) vs. Utah (8-4), 8:30 p.m. (FOX) Texas Bowl Houston Kansas State (8-4) vs. Texas A&M (8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 29 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl South Florida (10-2) vs. South Carolina (6-6), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Belk Bowl Charlotte, N.C. Virginia Tech (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl San Antonio Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Colorado (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 30 Liberty Bowl Memphis, Tenn. Georgia (7-5) vs. TCU (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas North Carolina (8-4) vs. Stanford (9-3), 2 p.m. (CBS) Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee (8-4) vs. Nebraska (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Arizona Bowl Tucson, Ariz. Air Force (9-3) vs. South Alabama (6-6), 5:30 p.m. (ASN) Orange Bowl Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida State (9-3) vs. Michigan (102), 8 p.m. (ESPN)

Mississippi St. 17, Miami (Ohio) 16 Miami (Ohio) .......3 6 7 0 — 16 Mississippi St. .......0 7 7 3 — 17 First Quarter MOH — FG Dowd 18, 10:07 Second Quarter MOH — Gardner 6 pass from Ragland (kick failed), 8:36 MSST — Fitzgerald 2 run (Graves kick), :22 Third Quarter MOH — R.Smith 1 pass from Ragland (Dowd kick), 8:11 MSST — Fitzgerald 44 run (Graves kick), 4:15 Fourth Quarter MSST — FG Graves 36, 12:03 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Miami (Ohio), Young 9-67, Ragland 17-51, M.Thomas 3-33, A.Smith 4-20, (Team) 2-(minus 1). Mississippi St., Fitzgerald 18-132, A.Williams 12-64, Dear 1-3, Shumpert 1-2, (Team) 1-(minus 2). PASSING — Miami (Ohio), R.Williams 0-1-00, Ragland 22-30-1-263. Mississippi St., Fitzgerald 13-26-0-136, Dam.Williams 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING — Miami (Ohio), R.Smith 7-72, Gardner 5-92, R.Williams 4-38, Young 3-29, J.Murphy 1-20, Zielinski 1-6, M.Thomas 1-6. Mississippi St., F.Ross 4-44, Dear 2-19, D.Gray 2-18, A.Williams 1-24, F.Green 1-13, Mixon 1-11, Ju.Johnson 1-8, Holloway 1-(minus 1). MISSED FIELD GOALS—Miami (Ohio), Dowd 37.

Boston College 36, Maryland 30 Maryland ................0 13 14 3 — 30 Boston ...................6 23 7 0 — 36 First Quarter BC — Hilliman 1 run (kick failed), 6:47 Second Quarter BC — Sweeney 2 pass from Towles (Knoll kick), 13:40 BC — FG Knoll 22, 10:32 MAR — T.Johnson 62 run (Greene kick), 9:20 BC — Towles 20 pass from J.Smith (Knoll kick), 7:29 MAR — T.Johnson 30 run (pass failed), 6:36 BC — M.Walker 49 pass from Towles (kick failed), :35 Third Quarter BC — Kavalec 0 fumble return (Knoll kick), 13:24 MAR — Morgan 63 pass from Hills (Greene kick), 12:48 MAR — L.Jacobs 52 pass from Hills (Greene kick), 10:05 Fourth Quarter MAR — FG Greene 23, 2:55 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Maryland, T.Johnson 15-159, D.Moore 2-7, Goins 2-5, W.Brown 1-4, Morgan 1-(minus 6), Hills 13-(minus 41). Boston, Hilliman 29-79, Willis 2-74, J.Smith 4-15, Towles 12-14, Rouse 2-1, (Team) 3-(minus 6). PASSING — Maryland, Hills 15-35-1-229. Boston, J.Smith 1-1-0-20, Towles 10-22-1-151. RECEIVING — Maryland, L.Jacobs 4-71, Morgan 3-90, D.Moore 3-40, T.Johnson 2-15, W.Brown 1-14, Hayward 1-0, Goins 1-(minus 1). Boston, M.Walker 3-63, Callinan 3-45, Sweeney 2-26, Towles 1-20, Idrizi 1-13, J.Smith 1-4. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Boston, Knoll 38.

NC State 41, Vanderbilt 17 NC State ................0 14 14 13 — 41 Vanderbilt ...............3 0 7 7 — 17 First Quarter VAN — FG Openshaw 52, 6:06 Second Quarter NCST — Samuels 9 pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 9:08 NCST — Samuels 55 pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 1:24 Third Quarter NCST — Gallaspy 5 run (Haskins kick), 11:50 NCST — Samuels 17 pass from Finley (Haskins kick), 5:34 VAN — Webb 30 run (Openshaw kick), :58 Fourth Quarter VAN — Blasingame 1 run (Openshaw kick), 10:37 NCST — Hines 100 kickoff return (Haskins kick), 10:21 NCST — Clark 32 interception return, :00 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — NC State, Dayes 9-47, Gallaspy 11-26, Finley 4-24, Nichols 2-15, McClendon 4-10, Samuels 2-9, Hines 1-4, Louis 1-3, Bodine 2-3. Vanderbilt, Webb 21-111, Sherfield 1-45, Sims 3-7, Lipscomb 1-4, Blasingame 2-2, Shurmur 7-(minus 13). PASSING — NC State, McClendon 0-1-0-0, Finley 19-30-0-235. Vanderbilt, Shurmur 19-463-158. RECEIVING — NC State, Samuels 6-104, Hines 6-69, Louis 2-21, Gallaspy 2-0, Cherry 1-24, Dayes 1-13, Harmon 1-4. Vanderbilt, Duncan 6-47, Scott 4-49, Sherfield 3-24, Lipscomb 2-13, Webb 2-13, Rayford 1-10, Dobbs 1-2. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Vanderbilt, Openshaw 27. NCAA FCS Playoff Glance Championship Saturday, Jan. 7 At Toyota Stadium Frisco, Texas James Madison (13-1) vs. Youngstown State (12-3), Noon

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COLLEGE HOOpS The AP Men’s Top 25

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 25, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Villanova (56) 12-0 1614 1 2. UCLA (3) 13-0 1518 2 3. Kansas 11-1 1461 3 4. Baylor (6) 12-0 1458 4 5. Duke 12-1 1375 5 6. Louisville 11-1 1260 10 7. Gonzaga 12-0 1222 7 8. Kentucky 10-2 1171 6 9. North Carolina 11-2 1113 8 10. Creighton 12-0 1049 9 11. West Virginia 11-1 933 11 12. Virginia 10-1 892 12 13. Butler 11-1 837 13 14. Wisconsin 11-2 772 14 15. Purdue 11-2 745 15 16. Indiana 10-2 709 16 17. Xavier 10-2 548 17 18. Arizona 11-2 512 18 19. Saint Mary’s (Cal) 10-1 407 19 20. Florida State 12-1 326 21 21. Oregon 11-2 321 20 22. Southern Cal 13-0 248 23 23. Cincinnati 10-2 207 24 24. Notre Dame 10-2 204 25 25. Florida 9-3 76 — Others receiving votes: Maryland 40, Virginia Tech 37, Seton Hall 18, Clemson 12, Minnesota 8, Miami 8, Oklahoma State 7, Northwestern 5, South Carolina 4, UNC Wilmington 3, Arkansas 3, Iowa State 2.

USA Today Top 25 Poll

The top 25 teams in the USA Today men’s college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 25, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record

Pts

1. Villanova (27) 12-0 771 1 2. UCLA (2) 13-0 736 2 3. Kansas (1) 11-1 695 3 4. Baylor 12-0 656 6 5. Duke (1) 12-1 641 4 6. Gonzaga 12-0 600 7 7. Louisville 11-1 560 11 8. Kentucky 10-2 537 5 9. Creighton 12-0 531 9 10. North Carolina 11-2 522 8 11. Virginia 10-1 454 10 12. West Virginia 11-1 438 12 13. Butler 11-1 397 13 14. Wisconsin 11-2 347 14 15. Purdue 11-2 331 15 16. Indiana 10-2 285 16 17. Xavier 10-2 277 17 18. Arizona 11-2 232 18 19. Saint Mary’s 10-1 214 19 20. Florida State 12-1 161 22 21. Oregon 11-2 148 21 22. Southern Cal 13-0 136 25 23. Cincinnati 10-2 93 23 24. Notre Dame 10-2 92 24 25. South Carolina 9-2 57 20 Others receiving votes: Florida 37, Maryland 33, Arkansas 27, Oklahoma State 17, Miami 13, California 7, Minnesota 7, TCU 7, Seton Hall 4, Virginia Tech 4, Nevada 3, Colorado 2, Middle Tennessee 1, New Mexico State 1, UNC-Wilmington 1.

AP Top 25 Basketball Schedule Today’s game

No. 14 Wisconsin vs. Rutgers, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s games

No. 1 Villanova vs. DePaul, 6:30 p.m. No. 2 UCLA at No. 20 Oregon, 9 p.m. No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 12 Virginia, 7 p.m. No. 9 North Carolina vs. Monmouth (N.J.), 7 p.m. No. 10 Creighton vs. Seton Hall, 1 p.m. No. 15 Purdue vs. Iowa, 8:30 p.m. No. 16 Indiana vs. Nebraska, 6:30 p.m. No. 17 Xavier vs. Providence, 7 p.m. No. 20 Florida State vs. Wake Forest, 5 p.m. No. 22 Southern Cal at Oregon State, 11 p.m. No. 23 Cincinnati at Temple, 9 p.m. No. 24 Notre Dame vs. Saint Peter’s, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s games

No. 8 Kentucky at Mississippi, 8 p.m. No. 13 Butler at St. John’s, 7 p.m. No. 19 Saint Mary’s at Loyola Marymount, 11 p.m. No. 25 Florida at Arkansas, 9 p.m.

Toronto Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia

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Sunday’s scores

— 2½ 6 14 16

oston 119, New York 114 Cleveland 109, Golden State 108 San Antonio 119, Chicago 100 Oklahoma City 112, Minnesota 100 L.A. Lakers 111, L.A. Clippers 102

Monday’s scores

Washington 107, Milwaukee 102 Orlando 112, Memphis 102 Detroit 106, Cleveland 90 Brooklyn 120, Charlotte 118 Minnesota 104, Atlanta 90 New Orleans 111, Dallas 104 Chicago 90, Indiana 85 Houston 131, Phoenix 115 Toronto at Portland, late Denver at L.A. Clippers, late Philadelphia at Sacramento, late

Today’s games

Memphis at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Utah at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games

Charlotte at Orlando, 7 p.m. Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. New York at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Chicago, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Phoenix at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Denver, 9 p.m. Sacramento at Portland, 10 p.m. Toronto at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Wizards 107, Bucks 102 MILWAUKEE (102) — Snell 7-14 0-0 20,

Antetokounmpo 7-12 8-11 22, Henson 4-7 0-0 8, Parker 7-18 0-0 14, Dellavedova 1-9 6-8 8, Beasley 4-11 0-0 8, Monroe 7-10 2-4 16, Terry 0-1 0-0 0, Brogdon 3-3 0-0 6. Totals

40-85 16-23 102. WASHINGTON (107) — Porter 13-18

1-2 32, Morris 7-11 3-4 18, Gortat 2-5 0-0 4, Wall 8-19 1-2 18, Beal 5-14 9-10 22, Oubre 2-6 0-0 5, Smith 1-1 1-2 3, Burke 0-1 0-0 0, Thornton 2-4 0-0 5. Totals 40-79 15-20 107.

Milwaukee..............27 30 27 18 —102 Washington.............28 25 29 25 —107 3-Point Goals—Milwaukee 6-21 (Snell 6-11, Beasley 0-1, Antetokounmpo 0-1, Parker 0-3, Dellavedova 0-5), Washington 12-29 (Porter 5-9, Beal 3-8, Thornton 1-2, Morris 1-2, Wall 1-4, Oubre 1-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Milwaukee 40 (Antetokounmpo 12), Washington 40 (Porter 13)

Magic 112, Grizzlies 102

Friday’s games

Saturday’s games

No. 1 Villanova at No. 10 Creighton, 1 p.m. No. 5 Duke at Virginia Tech, Noon No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 16 Indiana, 12:30 p.m. No. 7 Gonzaga at Pacific, 8 p.m. No. 9 North Carolina at Georgia Tech, Noon No. 12 Virginia vs. No. 21 Florida State, 2 p.m. No. 17 Xavier at Georgetown, 11 a.m. No. 19 Saint Mary’s vs. San Diego, 9 p.m. No. 24 Notre Dame at Pittsburgh, 2 p.m.

The AP Women’s Top 25

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 25, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking Pts

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MEMPHIS (102) — Parsons 0-4 0-0 0,

No. 2 UCLA at Oregon State, 11 p.m. No. 3 Kansas at TCU, 9 p.m. No. 4 Baylor at Oklahoma, 7 p.m. No. 7 Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine, 9 p.m. No. 11 West Virginia at Okla. State, 4 p.m. No. 18 Arizona at California, 11 p.m. No. 21 Oregon vs. No. 22 Southern Cal, 10 p.m.

Record

NBA

1. UConn (33) 11-0 825 1 2. Notre Dame 11-1 767 2 3. Baylor 11-1 759 3 4. Maryland 12-0 740 4 5. Miss. State 13-0 679 5 6. South Carolina 10-1 664 6 7. Florida State 12-1 629 7 8. Louisville 12-2 593 8 9. Washington 12-1 539 9 10. UCLA 9-2 517 10 11. Miami 11-1 473 11 12. West Virginia 12-0 451 13 13. Stanford 9-2 408 14 14. Ohio State 10-4 400 12 15. Duke 11-1 310 17 16. Texas 6-4 272 16 17. Kentucky 9-3 251 18 18. Arizona State 9-2 247 21 19. Virginia Tech 12-0 227 23 20. Colorado 10-1 188 15 21. California 12-0 159 — 22. Oregon State 10-1 147 25 23. South Florida 10-1 117 21 24. Oklahoma 9-3 112 20 25. Syracuse 9-4 76 19 Others receiving votes: DePaul 60, Kansas State 22, Oregon 18, Southern Cal 17, Gonzaga 12, Tennessee 11, Oklahoma State 8, Texas A&M 7, Utah 4, Northwestern 4, Mississippi 3, Vanderbilt 2, Marquette 2, Boise State 1, Clemson 1, Georgetown 1, Green Bay 1, Michigan 1.

Women’s Top 25 Basketball Schedule Today’s games No. 2 Notre Dame at Chattanooga, 6:30 p.m. No. 9 Washington vs. Washington State, 10 p.m. No. 16 Texas vs. Kent State, 7 p.m. No. 22 Oregon State vs. ArkansasPine Bluff, 9 p.m. Wednesday’s games No. 5 Mississippi State vs. Northwestern State, 8 p.m. No. 13 Stanford vs. Yale, 5 p.m. No. 14 Ohio State vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m. Thursday’s games No. 1 UConn at No. 4 Maryland, 6 p.m. No. 2 Notre Dame at N.C. State, 7 p.m. No. 3 Baylor vs. Kansas State, 8 p.m. No. 7 Florida State at No. 11 Miami, 7 p.m. No. 8 Louisville vs. No. 25 Syracuse, 7 p.m. No. 12 West Virginia at TCU, 7:30 p.m. No. 15 Duke vs. No. 17 Kentucky, 7 p.m. No. 21 California at Arizona, 9 p.m. No. 24 Oklahoma at Kansas, 8 p.m. Friday’s games No. 9 Washington at Oregon, 6 p.m. No. 10 UCLA vs. Utah, 10 p.m. No. 13 Stanford at No. 18 Arizona State, 6 p.m. No. 16 Texas at Kansas State, 8 p.m. No. 19 Virginia Tech vs. Delaware State, 7 p.m. No. 20 Colorado at Southern Cal, 9 p.m. No. 22 Oregon State vs. Washington State, 7 p.m. No. 23 South Florida vs. Stetson, 7 p.m.

Ja.Green 3-6 1-2 9, Gasol 4-9 3-4 11, Conley 6-8 5-5 17, Allen 4-7 2-2 10, Ennis 3-4 3-4 11, Martin 2-3 0-0 4, Randolph 6-15 0-0 13, Harrison 1-4 6-8 8, Daniels 5-12 2-3 16, Carter 1-4 0-0 3. Totals 35-76 22-28 102. ORLANDO (112) — Ibaka 6-11 2-2 16, Gordon 11-15 4-5 30, Biyombo 4-6 2-4 10, Augustin 4-8 0-0 10, Meeks 5-8 0-0 13, Je.Green 2-11 0-0 4, Rudez 0-2 0-0 0, Zimmerman 0-0 0-0 0, Vucevic 6-11 0-0 13, Payton 6-10 3-5 16, Watson 0-4 0-0 0, Hezonja 0-1 0-0 0, Wilcox 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 44-87 11-16 112.

Memphis..................18 25 28 31 —102 Orlando ....................36 32 28 16 —112 3-Point Goals—Memphis 10-25 (Daniels 4-8, Ennis 2-2, Ja.Green 2-5, Randolph 1-3, Carter 1-3, Gasol 0-1, Conley 0-1, Parsons 0-2), Orlando 13-26 (Gordon 4-4, Meeks 3-5, Augustin 2-2, Ibaka 2-6, Vucevic 1-1, Payton 1-2, Hezonja 0-1, Rudez 0-1, Watson 0-2, Je.Green 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Memphis 35 (Martin 8), Orlando 44 (Biyombo 12).

NHL National Hockey League EASTERN Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts. PF PA Montreal 34 21 9 4 46 104 76 Ottawa 34 20 11 3 43 88 89 Boston 36 18 14 4 40 85 87 Tampa Bay 35 17 15 3 37 100 98 Florida 35 15 14 6 36 85 97 Toronto 33 14 12 7 35 97 95 Detroit 34 15 15 4 34 83 96 Buffalo 33 12 13 8 32 71 91 Metropolitan Division Columbus 32 23 5 4 50 110 65 Pittsburgh 35 22 8 5 49 121 100 N.Y. Rangers 36 23 12 1 47 119 89 Washington 32 20 8 4 44 87 69 Philadelphia 36 20 12 4 44 110 108 Carolina 33 15 11 7 37 88 90 New Jersey 34 13 14 7 33 80 102 N.Y. Islanders33 13 14 6 32 90 102 WESTERN Central Division GP W L OT Pts. PF PA Chicago 36 22 9 5 49 102 86 Minnesota 33 21 8 4 46 102 66 St. Louis 35 18 12 5 41 98 103 Nashville 33 15 13 5 35 94 94 Dallas 35 14 14 7 35 89 106 Winnipeg 36 16 17 3 35 95 105 Colorado 33 12 20 1 25 67 106 Pacific Division San Jose 34 21 12 1 43 87 75 Edmonton 36 18 12 6 42 105 97 Anaheim 35 17 12 6 40 96 99 Los Angeles 34 17 13 4 38 87 84 Calgary 36 18 16 2 38 94 103 Vancouver 35 14 18 3 31 86 109 Arizona 34 11 18 5 27 75 108 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday’s scores No games scheduled Monday’s scores No games scheduled Today’s games Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Boston at Columbus, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Nashville, 8 p.m. Winnipeg at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Dallas at Arizona, 9 p.m. Calgary at Colorado, 9 p.m. San Jose at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Wednesday’s games Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Toronto at Florida, 7 p.m. Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Thursday’s games New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m. Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Ottawa, 8 p.m. Chicago at Nashville, 8 p.m. Columbus at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Colorado at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Arizona, 9 p.m. Los Angeles at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Anaheim at Calgary, 9 p.m.

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Teaberry Hill Ranch. Totally remodeled. 3 bedroom, 2 full baths. Finished basement, large kitchen, 1 car garage. $169,000. 570-640-7827

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Ranch home. 19400 square foot, 0.70 acres. 4 bedroom, 3 full bath. Central air. Full walk out basement. 1 car garage. Rear deck. Outside storage shed. Fenced in yard. Blue Mountain School District. $189,900 570-640-1903 or 570-391-2695

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Country. 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. Non smoking. No pets. Newly remodeled. All utilities except trash included. $575/month. Lease, security and 1st months rent. Available Jan. 1st 570-345-1254

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4 West Laurel Street Cozy, 2 bedroom townhouse. Yard. $525/month. 570-573-8772, 570573-2655 or 610-965-2700.

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2 bedroom apartment, new carpet, large rooms. Most utilities & heat included. Excellent location. Pets ok. Immediate occupancy. $690/month. 610-882-9793 or 908-319-8386 2 bedroom available. Washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher included. Heat, trash and hot water included. $850/month + security & 1st and last month's rent. 570-516-0573.

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1 bedroom apartment. Water, sewer & garbage included. $400/month + security. No pets. 570-544-8127 MINERSVILLE Very nice 1 bedroom apartment for rent. $500/month + security deposit. Water, sewer & garbage included. 570-497-0986 or 717-372-4898

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Near schools. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Yard space, private parking. Call for details. $750/month. 717-383-1762

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116 North 16th Street 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Sewer, water, trash included. $650/month + 1 months security. Oil heat. No pets. Call 570-527-7246 POTTSVILLE 2 MONTHS FREE RENT Newly renovated cozy 3-4 bedroom East Side house. $550/month + all utilities. No pets. 570-622-5507

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3 bedroom home for rent. Recently remodeled. Nice location. $550/month. Tenant pays utilities. Pet friendly. HUD approved. 570-875-7646

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432 sq. ft. commercial building for rent. $400/monthly includes sewer & water. Credit check, lease, & security deposit required. 570-915-6658

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UNDER $2000 (2) SNOW THROWERS – (1) Sears 10 HP, 29 inch $150. (1) Ariens 8 HP, 24 inch $100. Both Gas. Call 570-640-2058 KENMORE REFRIGERATOR FREEZER: black, freezer on bottom. $80. Excellent shape. 570-739-2031.

$150 & UP MATTRESS SALE! NEW in factory plastic. Full warranty. Made in USA. 50-80% off fancy retail store prices. Call John at 610-451-8823 SOFA – New, 80”, tan with floral pattern $300. Bistro table set, glass top $75. Call 570-691-6713

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Flat bench, decline bench & seated preacher bench. 2-310lb. sets of standard weights. Dumbbells range from 5lbs.-35lbs., easy curl bar and straight bar. Discount if purchased together! 570-205-0476

ROCKING WHEELCHAIR

If you have to sit in a wheelchair all day, why sit in one that just sits there? Have a rocking wheelchair! For sale: rocking wheelchair, cost $2,200. Asking $1,500. Used only 1 month. VERY COMFORTABLE!

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SCOOTER – Pride Maxima. 4 wheel , top of the line. Fully loaded with many extras. Basket, wide backseat, quality battery charger, 500lb weight capacity. Used only a few months. Paid $4,000. Asking $2,700. 570-429-1240

BUNN COFFEE MAKER – Digital, auto feed, 3 warmers & hot tap. 110 or 220 volts $400. (1) Complete Polycom with extra base & speakers $200. Call 570-622-4185 CLEANING OUT GARAGE – 4 new hemlock doors/windows 32x96 $50 each or best offer. Small Craftsman air compressor $25. 2 corner shelf units $15 each. Sheets of plywood $3 each. 570-640-7365

HEATER – Laars Natural or Propane Gas, 40k/btu@80%, 115V/20A, updraft max temp mp 155f, warranty, $750. Local placement, installation negotiable. Call 570-624-8673 PELLET HOT AIR STOVE - Pellet Hot Air Stove with two speed fan. No Chimney needed Direct Vent. 50000BTU $1800. Pine Grove 570-345-2869

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rich singer and his son, aaron, Pottsville

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Vintage canoe paddles and a portrait of an American Indian are typical themes in home accessories from Genesee River Trading Co.

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Hibernate in comfort until the first whispers of spring By Patricia Sheridan Pittsburgh Post-gazette

da Trainor said. Sarreid Ltd., the North CaroIGH POINT, N.C. — It’s lina-based furniture company, the time of year when will be celebrating its 50th annicabin fever starts to versary in 2017. Its Buck’s chest take hold. No, not the is made from recycled pine with kind that makes you natural antler drawer pulls, so want to get out. This one draws no two will be exactly alike. you deeper inside with the This is a versatile piece that warmth of wood, an open could be used in a hall, bedhearth, candlelight and a faux room or den or, tucked by the fur throw. fireplace. Whether you live in a townIf a mounted deer head is not house, a McMansion or a camp appealing, consider Gold Leaf in the forest, there are a few Design Group’s version. The must-haves to get that curl-upcompany’s skull and antlers and-get-cozy feeling. painted gold takes cabin living Genesee River Trading Co. to another level. Then there’s specializes in vintage and vinCisco Bros. Cambridge chair. tage-style pieces to enhance Made for a fireside chat, it’s your existing cabin or create shown here upholstered in onethe look at home. The company of-a-kind Hakan fabric. makes all the right accessories Wax tapers and the glow of for that north woods look, from the fireplace are nice light sourcold canoe paddles to prints, es, but they can’t hold a candle to paintings to rustic furniture. Currey & Co.’s Teepee chande“We love to mix our furniliers by fabric designer Aviva ture pieces with vintage items Stanoff. They come in large and and layer to achieve a rustic, small, both with feathers and cozy atmosphere,” said Brenda crystals hanging below. Using Trainor, who owns the compathem together creates a campny with her husband, Steve. like vignette above the table. Their Bunkhouse beds, which Century Furniture’s new Corare bench-made from hickory, so Collection features a cabinet look great with vintage plaid with an exclusive Southwestwool or Hudson Bay blankets. style blanket fabric upholstered “We don’t use any electric- on the doors and embellished ity since they are made by with nail heads. This could work the Old Order Amish,” Bren- as an end table or nightstand.

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Gold Leaf Design Group gave this skull with antlers the Midas touch. Hancock & Moore, famous for quality leather upholstery, has the Abby chair in honeycolored saddle leather with a nailhead design on the apron. The company also does custom painting on its leather chairs. Several ranches have requested specific scenes that are handpainted by a local artist, then

sealed to preserve the painting. The Marco chest designed by Thor Taber for Theodore Alexander’s Highland Collection is made with mesquite-finish mahogany and has three hairon-hide drawers embellished with cast branch pulls. It also comes in console size (for a really tiny cabin in the woods).

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Does nesting male betta fish need a mate? By Marc Morrone Newsday

Q: I have a red betta fish named George that has been living in a little 2-gallon tank on my desk at work for the last month. I have some live plants in the tank and he has built a bubble nest around the stems that poke up out of the water. He really seems to be fixated on this nest and is always adding more bubbles to it. Should I get him a female betta as a mate so that he can make use of the nest? A: You would think that getting your fish a mate would be a good thing, but it would actually complicate the situation. First, males do fight with females. A male betta wants nothing to do with a female

unless she is full of eggs and ready to breed. Then he acts quite romantic and will entice the female to the bubble nest and embrace her in order to stimulate her to lay the eggs that he fertilizes as she produces them. He then grabs each little egg in his mouth and places them in the bubble nest with great care and deliberation. When the eggs are all laid and placed in the nest, his romantic thoughts toward his mate are all over and he chases her away and will kill her unless you take her out of the tank and put her in one of her own. So now you will have two tanks on your desk with a fish in each one. Then after the eggs hatch you have a lot more drama on your

hands as the babies are very small and need a specially prepared food. You cannot feed them the betta pellets that you are feeding the father. It is fun to watch the father care for the babies, though. If a baby falls out of the nest, the father will carefully grab it in his mouth and ever so gently place it back in the nest. However, in a few days the babies are old enough to swim on their own and then the happy little family is finished as now Dad wants nothing to do with them and does his best to drive them out of his territory. So now you have to set up another tank for the babies and, as the males grow, you have to separate them from each other or they will

fight together, and before you know it your desk will be covered with tanks and bowls and all you will be doing all day long is caring for fish. So if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Q: My 10-year-old female Dachshund has always had terrible teeth and no matter what we did seemed to fix the situation. Now it seems that she is in a lot of distress and is pawing at her mouth and drooling. Our vet says that she needs to have every tooth extracted and this horrifies us. Can you advise us? A: I am not a vet, I never went to college, and I am lucky that I qualify for a library card. However, I have had a lot of dogs with chronic dental problems pass through my

hands in the last half century, and a few of them needed to have total extractions of every tooth. I was always amazed at how happy the dogs were after the surgery. Obviously dogs without teeth cannot eat dry kibble, but they do just fine on canned food. The only issue in some petkeepers’ minds is that a dog with no teeth will very often allow its tongue to hang out of its mouth. Some people think this looks cute and some do not, but it is still an improvement over the drooling and smell that accompanies a dog with a mouthful of rotting teeth. So if your vet prescribed this procedure, then it is in the best interest of your pet and you both.

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Theft of prized possessions leaves wife feeling betrayed Dear Abby: I recently realized that my mother-in-law stole several of my prized possessions. It seems that my husband’s brothers, who helped us move when we lost our home, took the items (obviously at her request and with her approval) instead of placing them in the storage unit as instructed. I am furious at her and my husband’s brothers. How should I deal with this? I want to confront her and let her know that I am aware of her betrayal, but my husband is a great man, and I hate to hurt him in this process. When I told him I was aware that his mother had stolen from us, he said he would make it up to me and that his mother is old (she’s 81) and I should let it go. However, every time I visit her home and see my things it hurts. How should I deal with this? I feel raped. Furious In Tennessee Dear Furious: If the items are replaceable, let your husband do as he promised. If they are heirlooms, you will either have to

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Dear Abby: I am a senior-aged man who swims three times a week at a nearby fitness center. I shower there after each swim. Seldom do I use the shower in my apartment. My son has reprimanded me strongly for not showering daily. He asserted that by not showering every day and by using a public facility when I do, I am practicing “very poor hygiene.” I believe that my hygiene routine is acceptable and in line with common practice, but I’m concerned that in order to visit with him in the future, I will first need to take

a shower. Am I wrong here, or is he? Not Showering Enough Dear Not Showering: With apologies to William Shakespeare: To shower or not to shower, that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of your son’s criticism or to stand up for yourself (in a sea of sniping) is up to you. From where I sit — far downwind — if you can pass the smell test, showering three times a week is all that’s necessary for proper hygiene. Do not allow your son to shake your self-confidence.

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Dear Abby: My husband and I have been dining out with another couple about twice a month. We have not been able to entertain them at our home because it is not easily accessible and the man is in a wheelchair. Over the past several months his health has declined. His mind is sharp, but his body is weakening.

The last time we met them for dinner, we couldn’t understand what he was saying, so his wife “interpreted.” Also, when he tries to eat, the food falls out of his mouth onto a bib and from there to the floor. Abby, we just don’t know what to do. We really like this couple, but it is nauseating to watch him eat with food falling out of his mouth. Plus, the other patrons at the restaurants are starting to stare. We look forward to your advice. People Are Starting to Stare Dear People: If this couple ever needed understanding friends, it’s now. Because you are embarrassed to be seen with them in a restaurant, consider bringing a take-out meal to their home. Granted, watching your friend struggle is painful. But if he’s going downhill as rapidly as you say, he needs your support more than ever, and so does his wife. And when he’s gone, you’ll know you did the right thing. (Dear Abby is written by Jeanne Phillips)

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Dear Doctor: Our young son fell off his skateboard recently, and the items my wife and I needed to tend to his cuts and scrapes were scattered throughout the house. Now we want to assemble a home first-aid kit. What should it contain? Dear Reader: Great idea! A well-stocked first-aid kit is an important safety feature for every home. And while first-aid kits are available for purchase, you can easily put one together yourself. Take an afternoon to evaluate your family needs, make a list, then hit your local drugstore. With just a little bit of planning, you’ll be ready to handle the minor bumps and mishaps of everyday life at a moment’s notice. With a home first-aid kit, you’re preparing to deal with three basic types of medical issues — injury, infection and allergy. Everyday injuries include scrapes, cuts, splinters, burns, sprains and stings. Infections may range from an inflamed wound to fever, a sore throat or the flu. You’ll also want to be prepared for common allergic reactions such as the rash from poison oak and poison ivy, and itching and swelling from insect stings. It’s important that if anyone in your family has severe food allergies or a respiratory condition such as asthma, you stock a backup of the appropriate medication. Mark each item with its expiration date and replace as needed. It’s a good idea to keep a separate checklist, which will make it easy to know when it’s time to replace that inhaler or EpiPen. So how do you build a first-aid kit? Start with a container such as a plastic storage tub, a tackle box or a tote bag with separate compartments. It should be easy to

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anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Lee Moyer, 60th Florence and Lee Moyer, Schuylkill Haven, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 27. They were married Oct. 27, 1956, at St. Paul’s Reform Church, Auburn, by the Rev. Zechman. An anniversary party was held Oct. 22 at Goodwill Fire Company, Cressona. They have six children, Deb Bensinger and Janet Sattizahn, both of Schuylkill Haven; Robert Moyer, Pine Grove; Joan Hill, Friedensburg; Brenda Moyer, Ravine; and Nancy Mack, Tremont. They also have 13 grandchilflorence and lee dren and 14 great-grandchilmoyer dren. Mrs. Moyer is a daughter Mr. Moyer is a son of the late Milton and Jennie Moy- of the late George and Alreter. ta Foose.

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LONDON — Grieving fans on Monday mourned the death of George Michael as British charities revealed that the pop star had secretly been a major behind-thescenes donor who gave his time and money to support cherished causes. The man with the reputation for self-indulgence had actually given millions of dollars to charities involved with helping children, cancer victims and AIDS sufferers. He was also remembered for small acts of kindness: helping his village in north London get a Christmas tree and volunteering at a homeless shelter. Fo r m e r B e a t l e P a u l McCartney posted a statement on his website praising M i ch a e l ’s “ swe e t s o u l music,” which he said will live on. “Having worked with him on a number of occasions his great talent always shone through and his self-deprecating sense of humor made the experience even more pleasurable,” McCartney said, posting a picture of the two of them together. The singer’s death was announced late Sunday. Many paid tribute on Facebook and Twitter and others

cited years of good works that received little publicity — largely because Michael insisted on keeping his charity work out of the limelight. Fans placed flowers and other tributes at his homes in north London and in Goring, England, where he died of apparent heart failure. Michael’s later years were marked by occasional brushes with the law and a series of driving incidents related to substance abuse, but this was overlooked Monday as directors of major charities and advocacy groups stepped forward to praise him. Among the groups he supported were the Terrence Higgins Trust, which helps people with AIDS, Macmillan Cancer Support and Childline, which offers confidential phone counseling for young people. Childline founder Esther Rantzen said Michael gave royalties from his 1996 hit “Jesus To A Child” to the charity along with many other donations. “Over the years he gave us millions and we were planning next year, as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations to create, we hoped, a big concert in tribute to him — to his artistry, to his wonderful musicality but also to thank him for the hundreds

of thousands of children he helped,” she said. She said Michael was determined that no one outside the charity should know “how much he gave to the nation’s most vulnerable children.” Jane Barron from the Terrence Higgins Trust said Michael made many donations and gifts, including the royalties of his “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” duet with Elton John in 1991. Michael had spoken publicly about the pain of losing a partner to AIDS early in the epidemic, but he kept his long history of donations to the Trust private. Rights activist Peter Tatchell, who knew Michael before he achieved fame, said Michael had hidden his homosexuality in the early part of his career because gay public figures were subjected to vicious treatment by the British tabloid press. He praised the singer for making his sexual orientation known after he was arrested in 1998 for lewd behavior in a public toilet in Los Angeles. Tatchell said Michael’s response to his ar rest amounted to “a defiant defense of the right to be gay” that had an impact throughout the gay community.

Scholars worry about fate of ‘holy grail’ abbey books By DAViD RiSinG AssociAted Press

ALTOMUENSTER, German — It was filthy, cramped and in major disarray, but when art historian Eva Lindqvist Sandgren entered the library in Altomuenster Abbey, off-limits to all but the German monastery’s nuns for more than five centuries, she immediately knew she was looking at a major treasure. The dusty shelves held at least 500 books, by her estimate, including precious illuminated manuscripts from the 16th century, chants used by the uniquely women-led Bridgettine Order and processionals bursting with colorful religious and ornamental decoration in their margins. Unlike most Bridgettine libraries, the tomes had survived the Protestant Reformation, the 30 Years War and Germany’s “secularization,” when the state took most church property. It represents the most complete collection of the order known today. “I had entered a time capsule,” Lindqvist Sandgren, a senior lecturer at Sweden’s Uppsala University, said. Surprised by the spontaneous decision by Altomuenster’s last remaining nun,

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An undated reproduction shows a religious book that was found in a library of the abbey in Altomuenster, southern Germany. Sister Apollonia Buchinger, to open the library, 20 scholars including Sandgren made plans to return and meticulously catalog the remarkable collection. But before they could, the Vatican ordered the abbey in the Bavarian town of 7,500 closed and locked up the library, which also contains some 2,300 statues, paintings and other works of art. If plans go ahead to close it down, all of the abbey’s property — the books, the artworks, the city block-sized abbey and the acres of forests and fields that make up the monastery grounds — would be turned over to the dioceses of Munich and Freising. Altomuenster is the end of a subway line from Munich, one of Ger many’s most expensive cities, and its land alone is thought to be worth tens of millions of dollars — assets that Sister Apollonia thinks the dioceses are eager to get their hands on. Since 1496, the former Benedictine abbey in Altomuenster has housed a female religious order founded by

Saint Bridget in Sweden in the 14th century. It is one of three monasteries of the original branch of the scholarly, monastic order operating today. But with its numbers in decline, Sister Apollonia now lives there alone. The Vatican requires at least three nuns to train novices to become nuns, prompting the decision to shut the abbey down. The Franciscan nun the Vatican put in charge of the abbey’s closure, Sister Gabriele Konrad, said the library’s collection is just being kept safe but she’s refused to grant the scholars or anyone else access to the books. “The value of the library is the ensemble because it’s never been taken apart,” said Corine Schlief, an art historian at Arizona State University who visited the library with Sandgren. “If this should be taken apart and divided up between books that collectors would give tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars for and those only of interest to scholars, it would lose a lot of its value.”

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and Emily Yordy, a junior. Jordan Skoff, who helped Blue Mountain to its firstever Schuylkill League title, was also named to the first team, while the Eagles’ head coach, Nick Marrongelle, was selected All-Area Coach of the Year. Halifax sophomore Maniya Erdman was named AllArea Rookie of the Year.

Mooney leader of upstart Fillies The All-Area Rookie of the Year just one year ago and the league’s lone returning All-State player, Mooney was a target for opposing defenses when the 2016 season began. It didn’t matter. By the day the Schuylkill League Division IV and District 11 Class A champion Fillies finished second to Greensburg Central Catholic in the PIAA Class A championship match, Mooney had collected 512 kills, joining Marykate Sherkness as the only Marian players to surpass 500 kills in one season. But the chemistry of these Fillies is the one thing Mooney admits she already misses. “I’m missing playing with my best friends every day, just the feeling of winning and getting to do that with a lot of low expectations everywhere and getting to prove them wrong,” she said. The Fillies were the topranked Class A team in Pennsylvania for much of the season. One reason was the Fillies’ 25-14, 21-25, 26-28, 25-17, 17-15 victory over arch-rival and state-ranked Nativity in the season’s first match. “That was a great match, and it was a good eye-opener for us to build confidence for the rest of the season,” Mooney said. Mooney had 25 kills in that match, an effort that paled to the Fillies’ next showdown with the Green Wave. On Oct. 3, Mooney set the school record for kills in a match with 35 as Marian again defeated Nativity in five sets. Yet the PIAA Class A semi-

final win over Berlin Brothersvalley is still the defining moment for Mooney. A sister of three brothers who had standout athletic careers at Lehighton, Mooney has participated in dance, soccer, basketball and softball in her life. Yet volleyball strikes her as the ideal sport, exemplified by that PIAA semifinal. “Every single person on the team needs to work together, and I just love that aspect,” she said. “Also, everyone has a great relationship together and has a strong bond with each other. That makes the game great.” Mooney also fits well into the Marian tradition. Her mother is a graduate of the Hometown school, but friends led her to volleyball in fourth grade. “Toni (Galasso) had her older sister Ashley, who was a senior when we won the state championship (in 2013),” Mooney said. “Toni just looked up to her as a role model and said she wanted to play volleyball like her sister. “And we were best friends. We did everything together and we just kind of joined in.” Since then, Mooney has riveted her focus, including participation for a club team, East Coast Power. “I’m usually in the same position of outside hitter, but I’ve been working on my allaround play. I thought about possibly switching over to setter/right side because they don’t usually have tall setters (in college) and everybody tells me that I could be one,” she said. Although college coaches are not allowed to contact prospects until their junior year, Mooney, then a sophomore, joined her older East Coast Power teammates in sending emails to coaches. Armed with two All-State selections and three PIAA finals appearances, Mooney has in turn drawn plenty of attention for her volleyball skills. “I’d like to go to a school possibly in North Carolina, and I’m looking for a high level of play along with getting my education,” she said.

The All-Area First Team Miranda Antiga

Katie Higgins

Marian senior

Lehighton senior

Danielle Hudicka

Jordan Skoff Blue Mountain senior

Panther Valley senior

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Ashley Snesavage

Noelle Steele

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Blue Mountain head coach Nick Marrongelle encourages his team during the fifth set of the Schuylkill League girls’ volleyball semifinals against Marian on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Minersville Area High School. Marrongelle led the Eagles past Marian and then to a victory over Panther Valley in the championship match for the school’s first-ever league crown in the sport. He has been named the All-Area Coach of the Year.

nals en route to a 21-1 record that ended with a first-round loss to Bethlehem Catholic Emily in the District 11 Class AAA Yordy Tournament. Nativity Through all of it, the junior Eagles displayed confidence born of past success and participation in a summer league in Hazleton. from the first day of the 2016 “All of the girls play club campaign. (volleyball), but they don’t Some of that optimism play together, so playing in came from Marrongelle him- that summer league really self — six years ago. helped us,” he said. “It’s funny you ask that Marrongelle said the because last year was my arrival of Alyssa Mundy, a fifth year as a head coach transfer from Wilson, proved with this program,” he said. to be pivotal. “In my original interview six “We needed an outside hityears ago, I told Ruth (Weid- ter, and she just fit beautifulman) and Harry (Myers) that ly in that spot,” he said, “The within five years, we were senior leadership from her, going to be a league champi- too, was a big asset to us.” on.” The coach added new Marian derailed that goal, assistant coach Angela but Marrongelle said, “That Tobash also blended well was a match I thought we with the team and her fellow should have won and we coaches Kyle Rice and Greg didn’t, but it left us hungry Gergely. because we were so close to Marrongelle said the the mountaintop that we team’s focus was remarkbelieved we could get there, able considering the chalthat we could get the job lenges that included a Marrongelle completes done, that we would be match against then-unbeatEagles’ mission league champions.” en Panther Valley, two Blue Mountain lost the This fall, the Division showdowns with Division I Schuylkill League champiI-winning Eagles not only rival Pottsville and a long onship to Marian in a five-set won the title with a victory Saturday road trip to Daniel match in 2015, so the expecta- over Division II champion Boone. tions of another big season Panther Valley, but defeated The reward was not only a Marian in the league semifi- league title, but momentum by the Eagles were evident

Her academic future is admittedly more uncertain. “I’ve been pushed to look at a lot of things, and I’ve changed my mind a couple of times,” she said. “Right now, I’ve been stuck on psychology and behavioral analysis, in that range.” With such a major, she may tap into her role as a senior leader on next year’s Fillies as a guide. “I thought I’m going to try to focus not just on myself, but pushing my teammates to their maximum because I know it’s a great feeling to get attention, but they deserve attention, too,” she said. “Because without them, I couldn’t have done any of this.” Already, Marian head coach John Fallabel has laid down the challenge to next year’s Fillies after this year’s loss in the state final. He said, “Here’s what I said at the (postseason) banquet: ‘Bigger, stronger, faster.’ That is my motto.”

to begin a tradition. “The benefit is we have a younger group of girls in the middle school that can look at this program and say, ‘One day, I want to play for a league champion,’ ” he said. “And having our girls work with those girls in conjunction, they can say, ‘Wow, I’m getting coached by league champions.’ ”

Erdman lifts Halifax back to division title Halifax returned to the pinnacle of the Schuylkill League’s Division III for the first time in three years. Erdman’s role as the Wildcats’ 6-foot middle hitter was a big reason for that rise and for the team’s Tri-Valley League championship. The sophomore was named Player of the Year in that league after amassing 60 kills and 12 blocks in six matches. After Halifax placed second to defending champion Minersville in the Twin Valley Conference, Erdman also was named to the conference’s All-Star first team after ranking among the league leaders in attacks and blocks. She also was a force in Division III, where she was named Player of the Year by the division’s coaches.

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the other night and we didn’t do a very good job of getting touches in the paint. “We stressed that tonight. Those inside points were something we needed. We did a better job of finding her.” Wargo did a great job of finishing, either with short jumpers from the high post, driving past defenders for layups or finding a teammate down low for an easy deuce. And still, it wasn’t an easy victory. After trailing 17-14 at the intermission, Shenandoah took the lead for good when Carly Teaschenko opened the second half with a layup, then Wargo converted two layups to complete a 6-0 run to make it 20-17. Shenandoah Valley never trailed again, but it never put the game out of reach, either, until the final buzzer. “It got a little wild,” Conroy said. “Some of these endgame situations we’re not doing everything textbook.” Wargo finished as the only Shenandoah Valley player in double figures. Jennifer Regan led Old Forge with 10 points, but she got in foul trouble early in the second half, eventually fouling out with 3:09 to play in the fourth. Mahanoy Area’s trip to the final was much more comfortable, but don’t think for a minute the Golden Bears didn’t work hard for it despite the wide margin on the scoreboard. Their game starts with defense and that was on point Monday night. The Bears applied con-

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Mahanoy Area’s Abby McGee drives past Panther Valley’s Rachelle Filer during Monday’s opening-round game of the Senator Rhoades Tournament. McGee had 14 points in the Golden Bears’ 65-18 win. stant pressure, forcing the Panthers into 22 first-half turnovers and putting the game into the mercy rule by the halftime break. “That’s something we work hard on and something we take pride in,” Mahanoy Area coach Tom Scheeler said. “We gave up 10 in the first quarter tonight, and that’s too many for us as far as we’re concerned.” While Mahanoy did allow 10 first-quarter points, they scored 23, then added 26 in the second quarter for an insurmountable 49-14 halftime advantage. The biggest thorn in their side during that first quarter was Panther Valley junior guard Christina Dacey, who scored all eight of her points in the first eight minutes. Mahanoy Area’s offense proved to be as diverse as its defense was staunch. Abby McGee led the way with 14 points. She was the only player in the game to hit double figures, but the Bears got scoring contributions

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Senator Rhoades Tournament At Mahanoy Area SHENANDOAH VALLEY (39) — Demalis 0 1-3 1, Donovan 1 1-2 4, Monahan 1 0-0 2, Teaschenko 2 2-3 6, Gallo 0 0-0 0, Moncrief 0 0-0 0, Wargo 6 10-11 22, Michalik 1 1-3 4. Totals 11 15-22 39. OLD FORGE (31) — Nocera 1 5-8 7, Regan 5 0-0 10, Welsh 1 6-6 8, Kuckla 1 0-0 2, Flovorito 1 0-0 2, Osieski 0 0-0 0, VanFleet 0 0-0 0, Holzman 0 1-2 1, Bound 0 1-4 1. Totals 9 13-20 31. SV (4-2) ................9 5 10 15 — 39 OF (3-3).................7 10 6 8 — 31 3-point FGs: Donovan, Michalik

PANTHER VALLEY (18) — Sheridan 0 0-0 0, Dacey 4 0-0 8, Filer 1 0-0 2, Miller 2 0-0 4, Markovich 1 0-0 2, Pascoe 0 0-0 0, Steber 1 0-0 2, Weaver 0 0-0 0, Knoblauch 0 0-0 0, Hoben 0 0-0 0, Ketledge 0 0-0 0, Krajcir 0 0-0 0. Totals 9 0-0 18. MAHANOY AREA (65) — Cavenas 3 1-1 7, McGee 6 2-4 14, Bisco 3 0-0 9, Babinsky 2 0-1 4, Byrne 4 0-0 9, Abrachinsky 4 1-3 9, Karmonick 1 0-0 3, Miller 1 2-2 4, Lawrence 0 0-0 0, Dewitt 0 0-0 0, Scalamonti 0 0-0 0, Yakinovich 0 0-0 0, Bernardyn 3 0-0 6, Scheeler 0 0-0 0. Totals 27 6-11 65. PV (1-5) ............. 10 4 2 2 — 18 MA (6-1)............ 23 26 12 4 — 65 3-point FGs: Bisco 3, Byrne, Karmonick

Shenandoah Valley’s Molly Michalik goes up for two against Old Forge during opening-game action in the Senator Rhoades Tournament. from nine different players. Megan Bisco, Jayda Byrne and Cierra Abrachinsky tallied nine apiece.

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Philadelphia Phillies’ Carlos Ruiz, left, and Brad Lidge react after the final out in Game 5 of the 2008 World Series in Philadelphia. The Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 to win the series. It was the last championship won by any of the city’s four major sports franchises. closest to being a championship contender again. Of course, one month ago they were 9-10-3 and appeared as lost as the other teams in the city. Then they went on their 10-game winning streak that boosted them into the playoff picture. You have to love the young talent of defenseman Ivan Provorov and the quartet of Claude Giroux, Wayne Simmonds, Brayden Schenn, and Jake Voracek is playing terrific hockey. But that 10-game winning streak was a little deceiving for a number of reasons. The Flyers were outshot in six of those 10 games and relied heavily on the goaltending of Steve Mason and Anthony Stolarz. Six of the wins were by one goal or fewer and all 10 were decided by two goals or fewer. It was not as if they dominated. Six of the 10 games were at home and only two were against teams that currently have a winning record. In 5-on-5 situations, the Flyers are 17th in the league in goal differential, having been outscored, 79-76. Look at the best teams in the league and they all excel in 5-on-5 hockey. So, yes, the Flyers are headed in the right direction, but they still have a long way to go.

We saved the 76ers for last because that’s where they have been in the NBA and the city standings for so, so long. Believe it or not, however, they are the last team in the city to actually win a playoff series. Who can forget the 2012 first-round victory over the Chicago Bulls? The Process started shortly after that and we’re still in the midst of it even though Sam Hinkie is off somewhere speed listening to books we could not possibly understand. At the moment the Sixers are like one of those pictures you used to stare at until you could make out something really cool. Some people could see the really cool thing. I admit that I never could. I’m willing to give it another try, however. Once general manager Bryan Colangelo sorts through all the trees and decides which ones to keep and which to cut down, and once Ben Simmons actually plays in a game, I’m hoping to see something revolutionary. Right now, however, I still see the boring teens continuing in the near future on the Philadelphia professional sports scene with the hope that they lead to the Soaring Twenties.

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