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Pontiff’s bombshell rocks troubled church Pope’s decision shocks faithful, forces swift action to select successor VATICAN CITY (AP) — With a few words in Latin, Pope Benedict VXI did Monday what no pope has done in half a millennium, announcing his resignation and sending the already troubled Catholic Church scrambling to replace the leader of its 1 billion followers by Easter. Not even his closest collaborators had advance word of the news, a bombshell that he dropped during a routine morning meeting of Vatican cardinals. And with no clear favorites to succeed him, another surprise likely awaits when the cardinals elect Benedict’s successor next month. “Without doubt this is a historic moment,” said Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn, a protege and former theology student of Benedict’s who is considered a papal contender. “Right now, 1.2 billion Catholics the world over are holding their breath.” The move allows for a fast-track conclave to elect a new pope, since the traditional nine days of mourning that would follow a pope’s death doesn’t have to be observed. It also gives Benedict great sway over the choice of his successor. Though he will not himself vote, he has hand-picked the bulk of the College of Cardinals — the princes of the church who will elect his successor — to guarantee his conservative legacy and ensure an orthodox future for the church. The resignation may mean that age will become less of a factor
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Slaying suspect endures jail life The following is the third of a four-part series about a Greene County man who has been extradited to face a murder charge in Mexico. BY SUSY KELLY skelly@heraldstandard.com
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In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI reads a document in Latin where he announces his resignation, during a meeting of Vatican cardinals, at the Vatican, Monday. Benedict XVI announced he would resign Feb. 28 — the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.
Local priests, bishop give thanks for pope’s years of Vatican service BY FRANCES BORSODI ZAJAC fzajac@heraldstandard.com
Area priests say although the news Monday of the decision by Benedict XVI to become the first pope in six centuries to retire was surprising, they are grateful for his eight years of service to the Catholic Church. “Like everyone, when I awoke and turned on the news, I was shocked to hear he’s resigning. It took everyone by surprise,’’ said the Rev. Ronald L. Simboli, pastor of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown. “I commend him for the position he’s taking and realizing
the office of pope is important, and he would be unable to fulfill his responsibilities. We pray for him and that the Holy Spirit will guide the Church in helping the cardinals select the new pope.’’ The pope announced his decision to retire as of Feb. 28, explaining his advanced age has left him unable to fully carry out his duties. Leader of more than a billion Catholics worldwide, Benedict, 85, became one of the oldest men elected pope in 2005 as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany when he was 78. He is the
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Jailed for a crime he says he did not commit, Dylan Ryan Johnson has found himself in a situation that nightmares are made of, trying to cope with living behind bars, first in U.S. prisons and for the last couple of months, Mexican prisons. In January, Johnson’s mother, Ana Maria Andrade, who changed her name from Melanie Carol Johnson, arrived in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, to assist her son as he defends himself against a homicide charge stemming from the 2003 murder of 16-year-old Hilario Garcia Rosales in Empalme Escobedo, a nearby village. Johnson, 30, was arrested in Nemacolin, Greene County, last year, and extradited to Mexico in December. Andrade said she believes her son is much better off in a Mexican prison than in a U.S. prison. “You don’t feel that sense of desperation here,” she said, adding that Johnson told her he sometimes felt suicidal in U.S. prisons. “One thing they don’t do (in Mexico) is put you in solitary confinement,” Andrade said. She claimed Johnson told her he was segregated from other prisoners sometimes as he waited in federal prison last year for a
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Pa. lawmaker introduces bill to legalize marijuana BY MARK SHADE Calkins Media
HARRISBURG — Bammy, chillums, funk or cheeba. No matter what you call marijuana, a Montgomery County state lawmaker wants it to be legal in Pennsylvania. Sen. Daylin Leach said he is introducing a bill that would legalize pot for all purposes. If approved by the Legislature
and signed by Gov. Tom Corbett — a possibility that seems as hazy as the smoke from a well-lit joint — Leach said you would have to be at least 21 to toke up. “Medicinal, recreational, whatever you want to use it for,” the suburban Philadelphia Democrat said. If signed into law, Pennsylvania would follow Washington and Colorado as the states that have legalized the recreational use of the
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controversial drug. Eighteen other states allow the use of marijuana for medical treatments. Federal law still renders pot smoking as an illegal activity. Leach said it would be illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of pot, if his bill becomes law. Pennsylvanians also would be barred from “blowing a stick” in public. If it sounds similar to the way Pennsylvania deals with alcohol, Leach
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confirmed that and said people would have to buy marijuana in a state store. “We already have an infrastructure of facilities that are around the state that are used to checking ID, that are used to dealing with intoxicants, that are used to collecting taxes,” Leach said. Washington’s liquor control board will oversee marijuana sales when the
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On this date Senior Master Sergeant Baylen M. Johnson retired from the the United States Air Force in December. Johnson was directly responsible for more than 1,900 active, Guard and Reserve enlisted aviators in three Air Force Specialties. He entered the Air Force in August 1987. He was assigned to units in Mississippi, Korea, Colorado, Florida and the Pentagon. He was deployed to Operation Deliberate Guard, Operation Silver Wake, Operation Goal Keeper, Operation Teak Knife, Operation Joint Forge, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Johnson is a 1987
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CORRECTIONS The car police say an alleged suspect drove during a homicide committed in 1980 was a white Chrysler Cordoba. The make of the vehicle was incorrectly reported in an article published Sunday. The HeraldStandard apologizes for the error. ——— Rick Rafail is the secretary of the Fayette County Colon Cancer Network. His last name was misspelled in an article that ran Sunday. The Herald-Standard apologizes for the error.
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In 1554, Lady Jane Grey, who’d claimed the throne of England for nine days, and her husband, Guildford Dudley, were beheaded after being condemned for high treason. In 1818, Chile officially proclaimed its independence, more than seven years after initially renouncing Spanish rule. In 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded. In 1912, Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, abdicated, marking the end of the Qing Dynasty. In 1915, the cornerstone for the Lincoln Memorial was laid in Washington D.C., a year to the day after groundbreaking. In 1924, George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” premiered in New York. In 1940, the radio play “The Adventures of Superman” debuted with Bud Collyer as the Man of Steel. In 1959, the redesigned Lincoln penny — with an image of the Lincoln Memorial replacing two ears of wheat on the reverse side — went into circulation. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with a reception at the White House. A Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 720 broke up during severe turbulence and crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing all 43 people aboard. In 1973, Operation Homecoming began as the first release of American prisoners of war from the Vietnam conflict took place. In 1993, in a crime that shocked and outraged Britons, two 10-yearold boys, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, lured 2-year-old James Bulger from his mother at a shopping mall near Liverpool, England, then beat him to death. (Thompson and Venables were kept in custody
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before being paroled in 2001 at age 18; Venables was jailed in 2010 for possessing and distributing child pornography.) In 1999, the Senate voted to acquit President Bill Clinton of perjury and obstruction of justice. Ten years ago: The U.N. nuclear agency declared North Korea in violation of international treaties, sending the dispute to the Security Council. India conducted its fourth missile test of 2003, firing a supersonic cruise missile. Holiday Inn chain founder Kemmons Wilson died in Memphis, Tenn., at age 90. Five years ago: Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain
won their respective parties’ primaries in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. General Motors reported losing $38.7 billion in 2007, a record annual loss in automotive history, and offered buyouts to 74,000 hourly workers. Imad Mughniyeh, one of world’s most wanted terrorists, was killed in a car bombing in Damascus, Syria. Uno became the first beagle named Westminster’s best in show. One year ago: Adele emerged as the top winner at the Grammy Awards, winning six trophies, including record, song and album of the year, in a ceremony shadowed by the death of Whitney Houston the day before.
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Movie director Franco Zeffirelli is 90. Actor Louis Zorich is 89. Baseball Hall-of-Fame sportscaster Joe Garagiola is 87. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Bill Russell is 79. Actor Joe Don Baker is 77. Rock musician Ray Manzarek (The Doors) is 74. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud
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first to resign in six centuries. The Rev. William C. McGuirk, pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Republic and administrator of Madonna of Czestochowa Parish in Cardale, said he has noticed the pope showing signs of declining health in recent years. “I think he wants to pass it on to a younger man,’’ McGuirk said, adding Benedict will still be able to serve the Church as he intends through a life dedicated to prayer. The Rev. Peter L. Peretti, pastor of St. Procopius Roman Catholic Church in New Salem and administrator of St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Footedale, said he also has noticed signs of the pope’s advancing age slowing the leader down. “It’ll be interesting selecting a new pope with a former pope still living,’’ said Peretti. “I’ll keep Pope Benedict in my prayers and we are also praying for the election of a new pope.’’ The Rev. John Sedlak, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Everson, said Pope Benedict has been an extraordinary successor to St. Peter. “Now we must pray for an equally capable replacement,” he said. The Rev. Andrew Kawecki, pastor of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Fairchance and administrator of St. Hubert Parish in Point Marion, noted that most people are long retired by the age of 85. “It’s a demanding job,” Kawecki said. “It’s all in the hands of the Holy Spirit. (The future of the church) will be fine.’’ Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, which includes Fayette County, issued a statement Monday expressing deep sadness by the news and gratitude for the pope’s service to the Catholic Church. “Raised in the midst of the horrors of Nazism and World War II, he has spent his life teaching the word of God as the response to the evil, godless secularism he saw in Nazism and communism,” Brandt said. “He has always been focused on the eternal truths of the Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and has constantly taught us about the dangers to our lives and souls posed by modern relativism and its child, which is secularism.’’ Brandt recalled a meeting with Benedict in December 2011, where he heard the pope describe his initiatives in the New Evangelization and the Year of Faith, which he launched last October. “We call on the Holy Spirit to guide its Church in the search for a successor, as we prayed nearly eight years ago when Blessed Pope John Paul II left us and Pope Benedict was called to lead us,” Brandt said. “And we pray that God continues to watch over Pope Benedict as he continues his postretirement service to the Church.”
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A gunman who spent years in court battles over child custody disputes opened fire Monday in the lobby of a Delaware courthouse, leaving two women dead before police fatally shot him, authorities said. “It happened so fast,” said Jose Beltran, 53, an employee at the New Castle County Courthouse who was entering the lobby when he heard two shots. He said he turned around and heard three or more shots as he ran. Delaware State Police Sgt. Paul Shavack said the suspected gunman and two women are dead. Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams said in a phone interview that one of the women killed was the shooter’s estranged wife, but Shavack said police had not confirmed that was the case and cautioned against information from other sources. Shavack did not say how the gunman died. He said two police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden said at an afternoon news conference that the shooting was not a random act of violence but the result of a custody dispute. “It’s developed out of a long — over the course of many years — custody dispute in the courts of this state,” he said. Earlier, Shavak said the gunman opened fire
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Heavily armed police enter the New Castle County Courthouse, Monday in Wilmington, Del. The mayor of Wilmington says a man suspected of killing his wife and wounding two others at the New Castle County Courthouse has been killed by police.
before he passed metal detectors in the lobby. Chick Chinski, 62, of Middletown said he was entering the courthouse to report for jury duty when he heard popping sounds. “It didn’t sound like gunfire first at all,” said Chinski, adding that he saw the gunman pointing his weapon. He said it seemed that the shooter deliberately targeted the two women who were shot as they stood in the middle of the lobby. “Absolutely,” he said. “It’s right what he went after when he come in the door. That’s exactly what he did instantly.” Chinski said that before the shooting, he shared
an elevator with the gunman and others from the parking garage. The gunman was quiet and did not appear agitated, Chinski said. In the hours after the shooting, dozens of police cars and emergency vehicles were on the streets surrounding the courthouse. Police searched the courthouse room by room as a precaution. Dick Lawyer works part time across the street at the law office of Casarino, Christman, Shalk, Ransom & Doss. He said his office building was on lockdown for a few hours, starting about 8:15 a.m. The shooting occurred about five minutes earlier. He said he and colleagues were shaken
at first but calmer hours later. “We have a couple of people whose relatives work at the courthouse,” said Lawyer, who works as a document management specialist for the firm. He said the parking garage in the basement of the building — called the Renaissance Center — was still on lockdown as of 3:20 p.m. Monday. Robert Vess, 68, dropped off his wife, Dorothy, 69, for jury duty at the courthouse Monday morning. He said it wasn’t until after 10:30 a.m. that she was able to call him and let him know she was safe. Vess said his wife, who works as a baker at a grocery store, was crying when she called, but he
suffered publicly from the Parkinson’s disease that enfeebled him in the final years of his papacy. Continued from A1 Clearly Benedict wanted to avoid the same fate when electing a new as his advancing age pope, since candidates took its toll, though the may no longer feel com- Vatican insisted the anpelled to stay for life. nouncement was not “For the century to prompted by any specome I think that none cific malady. of Benedict’s successors The Vatican said will feel morally obliged Benedict would live in a to remain until their congregation for cloisdeath,” said Paris Cartered nuns inside the dinal Andre Vingt-Trois. Vatican, although he will Benedict had said as be free to go in and out. recently as 2010 that a Much of this is uncharpontiff should resign if tered territory. The Vatihe got too old or infirm can’s chief spokesman, to do the job, but it was the Rev. Federico a tremendous surprise Lombardi, said he isn’t when he said in Latin even sure of Benedict’s that his “strength of title — perhaps “pope mind and body” had emeritus.” diminished and that he Since becoming pope couldn’t carry on. He in 2005, Benedict has said he would resign ef- charted a very confective 8 p.m. local time servative course for on Feb. 28. the church, trying to “All the cardinals reawaken Christianity remained shocked and in Europe where it had were looking at each fallen by the wayside other,” said Monsignor and return the church Oscar Sanchez of to its traditional roots, Mexico, who was in the which he felt had been room at the time of the betrayed by a botched announcement. interpretation of the As a top aide, Benedict modernizing reforms watched from up close of the Second Vatican as Pope John Paul II Council.
His efforts though, were overshadowed by a worldwide clerical sex abuse scandal, communication gaffes that outraged Jews and Muslims alike and, more recently, a scandal over leaked documents by his own butler. Many of his stated priorities as pope also fell short: he failed to establish relations with China, heal the schism and reunite with the Orthodox Church, or reconcile with a group of breakaway, traditionalist Catholics. There are several papal contenders in the wings, but no obvious
front-runner — the same situation as when Benedict was elected after the death of John Paul. As in recent elections, some push is expected for the election of a Third World pope, with several names emerging from Asia, Africa and Latin America, home to half the world’s Catholics. The Vatican stressed that no specific medical
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thought she would be all right. “She had said, ‘If I had my way, I’d do jury duty every day,’ but I don’t think so after this,” Vess said. Diana Dorn of Wilmington, who lives right behind the courthouse, said she heard the shooting from her bedroom window. “You could hear it really clear. It was like pow, pow, pow, pow,” she said. “That’s normal in my neighborhood with the drug dealers and everything.” She said there was a heavy police response within minutes. She said a shooting at the courthouse was shocking. “This is like way out of the norm for him to go in there and start shooting,” Dorn said. “And the police station is right there. What was he thinking?” A news release from the state court administrator said the county courthouse would be closed Tuesday for the investigation and repairs. “The violence today has saddened and horrified all of us,” Delaware Chief Justice Myron T. Steele said in the statement. “I know I can speak for our entire judiciary in thanking the Capitol Police for risking their lives to protect as many of our citizens and employees as they could.” Gov. Jack Markell’s office said he will return from his trade mission to India early.
condition prompted Benedict’s decision, saying he remains fully lucid and took his decision independently. “Any interference or intervention is alien to his style,” Lombardi said.
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Marcellus shale has big downside BY KEN DUFALLA
Let us really take a look at what is going on with the regulatory agencies. In a recent TV interview with John Hanger, previous head of the state DEP and current candidate for state governor, Hanger brought out some very interesting points on the situation. When referring to jobs in the Marcellus Gas exploration, Hanger admitted that 100,000 new jobs entered the Pennsylvania work force; but it was also brought out that the state needs 6,000,000 jobs statewide. What are we willing to sacrifice for 100,000 jobs? Do all of these jobs go to state residents? Hanger also stated that our education system is in deep trouble. He feels that since every other state has a severance tax, Pennsylvania should also have such a severance tax of which a percentage could be used to offset some of the expense to the education cost problems. Yes, Gov. Corbett did cut
taxes, but the loss of these funds is being made up by higher property taxes or complete elimination of programs. You may say that there is a drilling impact fee in place for each well being drilled, and this is true. Act 13 addresses this issue, but what was sacrificed to get this fee? Control of the drilling by the local townships is gone. This gives new meaning to “drill baby drill”. If one looks at Act 13, parts of this act seem to be unconstitutional. The Pennslvania Constitution grants townships the rights to certain self governing matters. I guess it is OK to pass laws in favor of industry, but what about the common people. If you look at the numbers, Greene County has about 38,000 residents. How many of these residents have actually benefited from the natural gas drilling boom? How much damage will be done to the water and air for the financial gains of a few? How many thousands
of people will suffer with health issues as a result of water and air quality deterioration? The problem has evolved into a regional problem affecting all that may use the water and air. Another question is, “How honest has the drilling industry been with the landowners?” Local courts are now putting our neighbors in jail for questioning the drilling and pipeline operations. Whether we like it or not, numbers do not lie. The needs of the 38,000 residents of Greene County do not compare with the energy (gas) needs of 8,000,000 residents of New York City. Most of the natural gas from our area will be used in NYC or shipped to foreign countries. The need for natural gas is growing, and the money used for drilling is growing. With the need for gas, the money being pumped into the industry, the influence of the extraction industry on politicians, and the lack of new regulations and enforcement of existing
regulations, it is becoming clear that the residents of our area are acceptable casualties. Who really cares if someone loses their water or land to the extractive industry when so much money is at stake? I guess a few deaths are OK if the need for energy is met? This idea reminds me of the coal industry in the late 1800s and early 1900s. At that time, a mule and the production of coal were much more important than a man’s life (acceptable causalities). Have we not learned from the past? As always, better days have to be on the horizon so keep your faith in God, it is sometimes the only thing that can keep us going. Ken Dufalla, a resident of Clarksville, Greene County, is president of the Henry Enstrom Greene County Chapter of the Izaak League. He was recently honored as Pennsylvania’s “Ike of the Year’’ award for his work in protecting the environment.
Nullification not a solution Wielding arguments that flog a horse dead and stuffed since Appomattox, some Pennsylvania legislators recently asserted the state’s right to nullify any new federal gun law. The bill would block any federal law that “attempts to register, restrict or ban the ownership or purchase of a firearm, magazine of a firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition.” It would bar any federal employee from attempting to register, ban or restrict the purchase or ownership of a gun legal in Pennsylvania. And it would commit Pennsylvania taxpayers to paying the legal cost to defend anyone in the state who wants to run out and butt heads with the feds over guns. So much for the people who want to let you keep your own hard-earned money. Here’s hoping this is the kind of stunt politicians pull to get an obstreperous base to simmer down so the pols then can proceed to adult discussion of serious problems. Among the proposed new federal gun regulations are a ban on certain firearms, limitations on magazine sizes and a requirement of criminal background checks on all gun sales, including private ones. Critics of gun control measures make points when they say such moves only heap more restrictions on law-abiding citizens while existing laws go unenforced, although those measures are never specified. They can point to a long list of horrific mass shootings that would not have been prevented by anything now proposed in Washington. But nullification is no answer. Pennsylvania used it vigorously once upon a time to thwart the federal fugitive slave laws and defy Washington. The war that ended slavery also closed that path of resistance. It’s silly season on gun issues nowadays, sadly. When celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone start weighing in publicly, the public probably would like to plug its ears. Granted, with Stallone, they forgot to click the “adjust sharpness” button before they printed him, but even a movie actor ought to think before shooting off his mouth and recall that he owes his celebrity largely to images of himself, M60 machine gun in hand, mowing people down on screen and that he just released a movie called “Bullet to the Head.” Yet Stallone, like millions of other Americans, also sees the crux of the problem: “The biggest problem,” he said, “is not so much guns. It’s that the people that have done these things in the past 30 years are crazy.” Yo, Harrisburg. Guns + crazy (equals) problem. That’s the easy part. We can all identify the problem. The hard part is to try and do something that can actually work toward solving the problem. And simple solutions such as denying that easy access to guns has anything to do with the problem won’t cut it anymore. It’s way past time for such nonsense. Everything has to be on the table, including the role of guns in our society. It’s time now for legislators on both sides of the aisle to try and do serious work in solving this very serious problem. — Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era/Sunday News
GOP aims to ease bloodshed in primaries BY BYRON YORK
“While we were playing footsie debating each other 22 times, they were spending $100 million on technology,” Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said recently, referring to his party’s rigorous debate schedule in the 2012 GOP presidential primary season. The last campaign, many Republican insiders said during a recent RNC meeting, had too many debates, the result of which was a GOP arguing with itself while Democrats prepared the way for Barack Obama’s victory. There’s no doubt the Republican debates produced many damaging moments for the party. There was Mitt Romney’s $10,000 bet offer, which helped cement his image as an out-oftouch rich guy. There were any number of gaffes from Rick Perry, culminating in Perry’s painful-to-watch “Oops” moment. There was Michele Bachmann’s HPV vaccine blunder. There were bareknuckle fights over immigration. And there was warfare between Romney and Newt Gingrich, in which Gingrich prevailed in South Carolina only to be flattened by Romney in Florida. By the end, there was a lot of blood on the floor. Now a panel of GOP
veterans appointed by Priebus is studying what changes should be made next time around. They’re focusing on three questions: 1) At what point in the campaign should debates begin; 2) How many debates should be held; and 3) Who should conduct them? The first debate of the 2012 GOP race was originally scheduled for April 2011. It was postponed, and the debates actually started a little later, but many Republicans believe that was still way too early. “With all the demands on candidates, the importance of grassroots campaigning and meeting voters, are you well served by having a debate process begin that early?” asks Ari Fleischer, the former Bush White House spokesman who is part of the RNC group reviewing debate policy. Many Republicans believe the answer is no. They would like to see no debates until at least fall, before the first caucuses and primaries. (They also hope to see those caucuses and primaries start later than the first week of January, which has been the case in the last two campaigns.) Once the debating starts, how many should there be? “There is a sense that 20 debates might be a tad too many,” says Fleischer. Although Fleischer calls debates a “vital part of
the process” and says the group seeks to have “a healthy, significant number of debates,” some party officials would like to see the number cut in half. Finally, who conducts the debates? The last time around, some conservatives expressed anger about what they saw as liberal journalists subjecting GOP candidates to hostile questioning. “The Republicans have let this become the reality show of presidential politics,” said Katon Dawson, a former chairman of the South Carolina GOP, during that state’s primary week in January 2012. “We’ve let it be driven by people who don’t like us. ... For that hour and a half of earned media, we have let the drive-by shooting of the liberal media come after our Republican candidates unfettered.” Dawson wasn’t alone. Many Republicans scratched their heads during a New Hampshire debate in which ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, a former Clinton operative, grilled Romney on the topic of contraception. Where did that come from? Later, when Democrats sought to make contraception a campaign issue, Republicans saw Stephanopoulos’ questions as a partisan preview of what was to come. So who should conduct the debates in 2016?
“That’s a tricky question,” says Fleischer. “Putting on a proper live debate is no simple matter, and usually the people who are good at it are the networks or the cables. So it’s something we’ve got to work through and talk through, to figure out how the debates are going to be reflective of what a Republican primary voter thinks.” In the end, the party might decide to assign a few debates to organizations that did not conduct them in 2012. National party officials can’t just dictate changes; state parties will have a lot to say about it, too. But the bottom line is that 2016 will likely have fewer Republican debates, starting later, with perhaps some originating outside what Matt Drudge calls ABCCBSNBCFOXCNNMSNBC. There will still be plenty of fighting. And Republican officials point out that Democrats, too, are likely to have a wide-open race in 2016, with a field that includes some candidates — remember Al Sharpton and Mike Gravel? — who won’t exactly bring glory to the Democratic Party. That will be their problem. For Republicans, there is a real determination to avoid the exhausting and rocky road the candidates traveled in 2012. Byron York is chief political correspondent for The Washington Examiner.
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Letters Abolish positions In the day and age of regular tax increases, our county commissioners had the chance to abolish jury commissioners positions and think of the taxpayers. The commissioners chose not to act. The state legislature passed legislation to downsize these positions in county government, and save tax dollars giving the county commissioners the decision making authority to eliminate the jury commissioner positions. The board needed to act by the end of last year. The county commissioners missed the golden opportunity. Now the taxpayers must continue to pay the $40,000 a year for their salary and benefits, and that is $160,000 for the next four years. Many other counties abolished the positions. Washington County made the decision to save the taxpayers last year by eliminating the jury commissioner position. As a result of the county commissioners not eliminating this office, the jury commissioner candidates will be on the primary ballot in May. When I go to vote in the upcoming election, I am writing in my choice for jury commissioner. My vote will be to abolish the position, and I ask the voting public to do the same. Joseph A. Fani Hopwood
Try new diet for Lent This Wednesday (Feb. 13) marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when Christians would abstain from meat and dairy products in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting before launching his ministry. Devout Christians who observe meatless Lent help reduce their risk of chronic disease, as well as environmental degradation and animal abuse. Dozens of medical reports have linked
consumption of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer, and other killer diseases. A 2007 U.N. report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution. Undercover investigations have documented farm animals being beaten, caged, crowded, deprived, mutilated, and shocked. Lent offers a superb opportunity to honor Jesus’ powerful message of compassion and love by adopting a meatfree diet for Lent and beyond. It’s the diet mandated in Genesis I-29 and observed in the Garden of Eden. Every supermarket offers a rich array of meat and dairy alternatives, as well as the more traditional vegetables, fruits, and grains. Entering “vegetarian” in your favorite search engine provides lots of meat replacement products, recipes, and transition tips. Harold Stansbury Uniontown
Pope praised When Cardinal Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI, we all knew that his papacy would not last as long as some predecessors. So his resignation should not be a complete surprise, and we ought to praise God for the eight years that Pope Benedict has been able to serve and lead the Catholic Church. Still, even though I am not Catholic, I was saddened to read today of his resignation. I have known this humble man personally for the last 18 years, and through personal encounters and correspondence, I have developed a deep respect for him. Already as a cardinal, and then as pope, he has been a tireless advocate for the true values of Christianity—values which are sadly being lost, and attacked, all over the world. Pope Benedict is one of the few voices that have had the courage to speak out for true Christ-like discipleship and
for traditional family values. With his resignation, we are losing a voice of conscience that we can ill afford to lose, even as it has been rejected and criticized. I am going to miss Brother Benedict very much and will have him in my prayers. And I pray that the Catholic Church will be led and guided in appointing his successor. Johann Christoph Arnold Senior Pastor Bruderhof Communities
New library needed The Herald-Standard’s front page from Feb. 6 showed a spectacular photo of a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg. I asked several fellow readers for their impression of the meeting place. In addition to spectacular the impressions included cathedlralesque, palatial, romanesque, royal and like that. Yet a long-standing need in Carmichaels, Cumberland Townships, for a brand new state of the art public library building historically has been thwarted. Habitual naysayers exploit the dirge “We can’t afford it”. Hogwash! The Flenniken Public Library serves as the cornerstone of enlightenment for local communities. A high level of patronage attests to that fact. Beyond that a great need for enlightenment exists through out Green County. Our chronically lackluster economy attests to that fact. But that is a whole other story. We are made to suffer needlessly and endlessly. The time is long overdue to abandon the dismal dirge and jump on the enlightenment wagon with a new tune: We can not afford to not afford a new latest state of the art public library building. (Not some dismal ugly pole building!) Paul Lagojda Cumberland Twp.
A true tragedy To those that seek to use the Paterno family response to the Louis Freeh report to bolster their view that the legendary late coach should be absolved of any responsibility for stopping serial child rapist Jerry Sandusky, I would cite Mr. Paterno’s own words, a selfindictment from his resignation announcement of 9 November 2011: “This is a tragedy. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.” I believe that Joe Paterno was perhaps the greatest college football coach that ever lived and was a man that instilled many good values in his players. He never lost his modesty, remaining for decades in the home in which he lived at the dawn of his career. On the other hand, he became the de facto, all-powerful leader of Penn State University, which I believe enabled him to scuttle appropriate punishment for players that had committed serious infractions of school policy. I feel great empathy for his surviving loved ones, given that he passed away while under a cloud and is not here to defend himself. It is sad that “Coach” will be prominently remembered for “wishing he had done more” to stop a beast. Oren M. Spiegler Upper Saint Clair
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A Connellsville man is behind bars after police allege he cut another man during an incident in Connellsville early Sunday. Connellsville police said Thomas Mitchell, 22, of 225 S. Prospect St. was charged before Magisterial District Judge Joseph M. George Jr. with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment. According to Patrolman Andrew Hominsky, Mitchell got into an argument over a cellphone with his father, Arthur Mitchell, at their home at 1:37 a.m.
Police said that during the argument, Thomas Mitchell brandished a knife, and Travis Regish, 21, of Mount Pleasant, attempted to intercede and disarm him. During the scuffle, police said Thomas Mitchell cut Regish on his left thumb. Police said that the laceration required eight stitches. Regish was treated at Highlands Hospital. George placed Mitchell in Fayette County Prison on $25,000 straight cash bond following his arraignment. He will face a preliminary hearing at a later date.
D E V R E S T N A R R WA Michael Scott Soroka, 44, of Uniontown wanted for sexual assault and related charges filed in 2011.
Sarah Elizabeth Coffman, 25, of Connellsville wanted for retail theft and related charges filed on March 28.
Clifford Earl Opperud, 23, of Masontown wanted on charges of receiving stolen property filed in July.
Jason Edward Zunic, 27, of Allison Park wanted on drunken driving charges filed on July 3, 2011.
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Man charged Uniontown police said Joseph Davanzo Jr., 20, of Uniontown was charged with retail theft Saturday after he allegedly stole a packet of beef jerky from Sweet Peas market on West Fayette Street, and boots from Tractor Supply Co. on Morgantown Street.
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Vehicles collide Uniontown police said no one was injured when vehicles driven by Matthew King of Masontown and Shirley Bickel of Uniontown collided Saturday on Connellsville Street near Lincoln Street.
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Wallet stolen Natalie Sykes of Uniontown reported that her wallet was stolen on Saturday from her home on Varndell Street, Uniontown police said.
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Man charged State police said Jesse Kendall, 24, of Uniontown was charged with simple assault after an incident involving 22-year-old Uniontown woman, name not provided, on Friday at a residence along New Salem Road.
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his car to check the tire, he told investigators that the man punched him in the face and then stole his eyeglasses. State police said they are investiThe man then got into his vehicle and gating after an unidentified man asfled the scene. saulted another man at a traffic light The suspect was described as a in Connellsville Township Sunday white man, in his 20s, about 5 feet 10 afternoon. inches tall and weighing about 200 Trooper James Monkelis said the pounds. incident occurred at 5:20 p.m. on West Monkelis said the man was clean Blake Avenue at the intersection with shaven with a stocky build. Route 119. The suspect was wearing a black TZachary Mitchell of Connellsville shirt and blue jeans when the assault told police that he was in his veoccurred. hicle stopped at a red light when the The man was driving a late 1990s suspect exited his vehicle, which was teal green Chevrolet Suburban, with behind Mitchell’s, and approached the pink and black racing stripes on the driver’s side door, Monkelis said. side of the vehicle. Monkelis said that the man told Anyone with information regarding Mitchell that Mitchell had a flat tire the suspect’s identity or the incident on his vehicle. When Mitchell exited is asked to call police at 724-439-7111. jkrysak@heraldstandard.com
Police issue warning on loan scam BY JOSH KRYSAK
separate payments totaling $1,650 for alleged insurance deposits necessary to ensure the loan. Kirsch said that State police said they are warning the initial cost was supposed to be area residents after a Fayette County only $600, but that the company called man was scammed out of $1,650 in the man two more times requesting recent weeks. additional money. Trooper Timothy A. Kirsch said the After a third request, the man told incident began when the 59-year-old police that he declined and that he man responded to an advertisement wanted his money back. The company for Mayfair Direct Lenders on Jan. 20. said that the money would be reAccording to Kirsch, the man nego- funded but it has not. tiated a $25,000 loan over the phone Kirsch said police traced some inwith alleged representatives from formation to Canada and that repeated the company, purportedly based in calls to the alleged company by invesFlorida. tigators have not been returned. He told police that he looked into He said that the website appears the company online and found what to be a “smoke screen” in an atappeared to be a legitimate website, tempt to make the bogus lender seem so he felt the business was secure. legitimate. Over the course of two weeks, the Kirsch said area residents should be man told police, he provided three on the lookout for such scam artists. jkrysak@heraldstandard.com
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Man sentenced in Uniontown assault
State police said Jason Gregory, 29, of Uniontown was charged with public drunkenness Saturday after BY JOSH KRYSAK an alleged disturbance in jkrysak@heraldstandard.com Snyder Terrace. A Pittsburgh man, who police allege SOUTH UNION TWP. threatened to cut an unborn child from the stomach of his pregnant girlVehicles collide friend, then assaulted her stepfather State police said no one in Uniontown earlier this month, was injured when vehicles was sentenced to six to 23 months in driven by Wesley R. Stewart prison on Monday in Fayette County of Fairchance and Jeremy Court. R. Rugg of Dunbar collided Darryl Clark Jr., 21, of 134 Banner Saturday on Main Street. Way was charged with aggravated assault of an unborn child, aggravated assault with a weapon, two counts of simple assault, reckless endangerment of another person, terroristic threats, unlawful restraint, harassment and disorderly conduct. LAKE GROVE, N.Y. However, charges of aggravated as(AP) — Police say one of sault and unlawful restraint were disthe biggest malls on New missed at Clark’s preliminary hearing. York’s Long Island has He subsequently pleaded guilty or been evacuated because no contest to the remaining charges of major roof leaks after a and accepted a plea agreement from rainstorm followed nearly the Fayette County district attorney’s 3 feet of snow. office calling for the prison term. The Smith Haven Mall Judge Steve P. Leskinen sentenced in Suffolk County was Clark to the prison term, noting cleared by 4 p.m. Monday. that he has been incarcerated now Significant leaks were de- as a result of the incident for seven tected in more than two months, and is eligible for immediate dozen stores. parole.
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Under the terms of the agreement, Clark will remain on probation following his release from prison for 17 months. According to Uniontown police Officer Travis Shandor, officers were called to the Lenox Street residence around 12:45 a.m. Aug. 5 for a report of a man trying to cut an unborn child from the stomach of a pregnant woman. Police said Clark had been drinking alcohol, approached the victim, Amanda Burns, and threatened to cut the unborn child from her stomach because he didn’t think he was the child’s father. Clark held a hunting knife just inches from her stomach while screaming at her for several minutes, police said. When she was able to break away, Burns told police that Clark grabbed her by the throat and held her against a wall. She testified that she was eventually able to flee toward her stepfather’s home, which is nearby, where Cullen confronted Clark. A fight ensued between the men. Robert Cullen told police that Clark cut his stomach with the hunting knife during the scuffle.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of a wanted suspect can call Fayette County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-404-TIPS. For a full listing visit the Law and Order section of our website.
V erdict R oundup BY THE HERALD-STANDARD
Several verdicts were rendered during the February term of criminal court week in Fayette County. Among them were: I Frederick Anthony Sherwood Jr., 36, of Connellsville was acquitted of flight to avoid apprehension, but convicted of public drunkenness. He was charged following an alleged incident on March 19 in Uniontown. I Jon Andrew Crowe Jr., 20, of Brownsville was acquitted of burglary, but convicted of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. He will be sentenced at a later date. Crowe was arrested following an alleged incident on Feb. 29 in Brownsville. I Michael John Pilato, 33, of Scottdale was convicted of two counts of possession with intent to deliver drugs, criminal conspiracy to deliver drugs and possession of drugs. He will be sentenced at a later date. Pilato was arrested following an alleged incident in Connellsville on Jan. 23, 2012. I Andrew Dwayne Young, 25, of Pittsburgh was convicted of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges related an incident in Uniontown on Dec. 9, 2011.
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The following are listed by the Fayette County Domestic Relations office as being delinquent on child support obligations or having missed a support hearing as of Monday Roy C. Huffman Jr., 41, of Republic Ryan S. Huffman, 24, of Republic Benjamin J. Kritschgau, 33, of Brownsville Govan Lang, 26, of Uniontown Wilbur L. Larkin Jr., 37, of Belle Vernon
Conrad W. Lewis, 31, of Everson William T. Lewis, 36, of Uniontown Robert J. McQueen, 34, of Brownsville Steven L. Martin, 26 of Brownsville JaJuan Mercer, 20, of Brownsville Andrew Miller, 33, of Smithfield Clark Mitchell, 47, of Uniontown
Police identify human remains NEWPORT, Pa. (AP) — Police say a body found in central Pennsylvania more than two years ago was a Mississippi woman believed to be the victim of a homicide. Pennsylvania State Police said Monday the University of North Texas’ Center for Human Identification used DNA to determine the woman was 38-year-old Teresa Mae Ware of Hinds County, Miss.
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judge to decide Mexico’s extradition request, reportedly to protect him from predatory inmates. She said the periods of solitary confinement contributed to Johnson’s psychological distress. Also, according to Andrade, who has been able to visit her son several times, the conditions at the prison in San Miguel de Allende are not nearly as abysmal as the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs reports overall conditions to be in Mexican prisons. The U.S. State Department warns American travelers on its website, “Prison conditions in Mexico can be extremely poor.” “In many facilities food is insufficient in both quantity and quality, and prisoners must pay for adequate nutrition from their own funds,” the report goes on to say. Not only are food and water scarce in some Mexican prisons, which are generally filled beyond capacity, but proper medical care is not always available either, the state department reports. And for a U.S. prisoner outside the protection of U.S. law, surviving Mexican prison is no guarantee. “From 2008 through 2011, 30 U.S. citizen deaths in Mexican prisons have been reported, including at least
13 apparent homicides,” according to the state department. Andrade, however, said her son’s safety does not seem to be at risk, and his well-being is greatly improved now that he’s in San Miguel de Allende Centro de Readaptación Social (CERESO). “It’s much better here,” Andrade stated. “The whole prison is free to the air,” Andrade said. “Even in the cells, there are slits, like windows, that are open to the air.” Andrade indicated that from what she’s learned traveling and living in Mexico for several years, and living in the border city of Laredo, Texas, for some time, the Mexican prisons near Mexico City and near the U.S. border are “overcrowded and rough”, but conditions at San Miguel de Allende CERESO are “nice” by comparison. Andrade described being able to visit her son in an open quadrant, where visitors walk among prison inmates. She said the atmosphere is familial with many wives, children, and mothers of prisoners visiting in a large common area. “We can come in as early as 10 and leave by four,” Andrade said. “I can come in with pizza or whatever. I get to spend the whole day with him.” Andrade said although she must supply Dylan with clothes and toiletries, he has adequate food and water, and
that he has been able to bathe regularly. She said that was a departure from conditions at Aristo #1 Zona Centro in Comonfort, the prison he was originally sent to when he arrived in Mexico. There, she said, Dylan told her he was only able to bathe once in the three weeks he stayed before being transferred to San Miguel de Allende. “The first place that he was held at was a small holding cell,” Andrade said. “In the holding cell, Dylan was sleeping on the dirty cement floor with only a blanket.” Johnson had no local connection and no family or friends of his own to aid him when he first arrived. “The only help he received was from a fellow prisoner’s family,” Andrade said. In an email from the jail in Comonfort, Johnson said he was punched, through the bars in his cell, by someone visiting another prisoner “because the police told him what I was accused of.” In the original extradition request from Mexico, Johnson was charged with rape as well, a charge he said was dropped soon after he was extradited. “I have seen other inmates attacked for no good reason, pepper sprayed and punched and kicked when on the ground, from three police at the same time,” he wrote. However, Andrade said in San Miguel de Allende, “Everyone is
nice.” She said the other prisoners are very considerate of Johnson, trying to help him learn Spanish and make him feel included in communal activities like watching television. “They have a high incentive to behave,” she observed, because prisoners earn privileges through good behavior and chores. “(Dylan)’s new, so he sleeps on a mattress on the floor,” she said, under a piece of furniture she described as being some type of desk. “He’ll eventually get a bed,” Andrade continued. Prisoners also earn items they might want, like extra clothing or soccer balls, “as long as they don’t act up.” “It’s (the prison) very clean,” Andrade said, “because they all have to clean it. Everyone’s clean and takes care of everything.” Andrade said her son is still working on learning Spanish, and that the prison requires him to take language classes. Once he’s completed a course in the language, he can move on to take other classes, like carpentry, Andrade said. U.S. citizens convicted of crimes in Mexico have the option of petitioning the U.S. government for permission to serve their sentences in U.S. prisons. Should her son be convicted, Andrade said she believes he will try to remain in San Miguel de Allende CERESO.
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stuff hits the shelves in December. And, just as people are allowed to brew beer at home, pot smokers also would be allowed to grow up to six cannabis plants, with only three of them flowering at one time. You could also share your home-grown broccoli with someone else, as long as he or she is at least 21 years old. Leach said the state’s prohibition against marijuana is a “cruel, irrational policy” that improperly treats its users as criminals. “These are people who’ve done no harm to any other person. They’ve done no harm to property. They’ve breached the peace in no way,” he said. In arguing his case for the legalization of pot, the senator said marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol or tobacco. A psychiatrist from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey agreed. “In several respects, even sugar poses more of a threat to our nation’s public health than marijuana,” said Dr. David Nathan, a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. “Alcohol causes severe impairment of judgment, which results in violence, drunk driving, risky sexual behavior and the use of harder drugs. Pot may cause harm, but the harm it
causes is far less than that of alcohol,” Nathan said Monday afternoon during a press conference in the state’s Capitol. Besides, said Leach, a person cannot kill themselves by smoking too much pot. “You can sit down and drink 10, 20 shots and you can overdose and you can die,” Leach said. Nathan, however, did say the chronic use of cannabis can stir low motivation and poor grades in school if a user starts smoking as an adolescent. “But these dangers pale in comparison to the perils of alcohol, which is associated with pancreatitis, gastritis, cirrhosis, permanent dementia and physiological dependence,” Nathan said. The White House, however, said the downward trend of marijuana usage in 12- to 17-year-olds has ended and more than 370,000 people go to the emergency room “with a primary marijuana problem.” The Obama administration says marijuana use is associated with mental illness, distorted perceptions, depression, suicidal thoughts and schizophrenia. It also says pot smoke has 50-70 percent more carcinogens than tobacco smoke. In a state that needs new sources of revenue, Leach said, legalized marijuana could generate “hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars.”
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Latest Earth satellite launches from California coast Eighth of its kind since 1972 VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A rocket carrying an Earth-observing satellite launched Monday from a seaside military base to continue a mission to document changes to the planet’s natural resources. The Landsat satellite was boosted into orbit by an Atlas V rocket shortly
before 11:30 a.m. local time, more than an hour after lifting off from Vandenberg Air Force Base under mostly clear skies. Mission controllers tracked the rocket’s path as it streaked in a southwesterly direction over the Pacific and climbed into space. Cheers erupted in the control room when engineers received word of spacecraft separation. “Give yourselves a pat on the back, shake each other’s hand, hug each other, cry a little bit and
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witnesses to history, documenting the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption and the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Through the decades, the Landsat satellites have monitored drought conditions, global crop output, shrinking glaciers and the effects of urban sprawl. On the eve of the launch, Bolden reflected on the program’s longevity,
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Connellsville prepares to adjust curriculum for exams BY NATALIE BRUZDA nbruzda@heraldstandard.com
CONNELLSVILLE — Connellsville Area School Board will likely approve curriculum changes at its regular meeting Wednesday to better prepare students for the Keystone Exams. According to Dr. Tammy Stern, director of curriculum, course offerings in biology, algebra and literature will be affected because the exams target those subjects. The proposed changes were introduced to the board on
Monday. Stern said eighth-grade students scheduling for ninth-grade classes currently have the option to choose biology or earth and space science. However, because biology is now a tested end-of-course exam, students will have the option to schedule Biology Part A or Biology Part B, upon school board approval later this week. Eighth-grade students who demonstrate that they may have difficulty with biology in ninth grade will be scheduled for Part A, and Part B will
be reserved for 10th grade; earth and space science will be an elective course offering. “It is our hope that by the end of Biology Part B, the students will be very well prepared for the Keystone Exam, and we will have very few students who will need to be scheduled into the tutorial,” Stern said. She said the same line of thinking was applied to algebra course offerings. In addition, tutorials are planned for the 2013-14 school year for
students who score below “proficient” on the Keystones. “When I met with the departments (biology, English and math), it was determined that the best way to address this issue would be through the scheduling of tutorials — as we did in the past with students who scored below “proficient” on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in the areas of math and reading,” Stern said.
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McIntire steps down from center board Colatch to take reins in Connellsville BY NATALIE BRUZDA nbruzda@heraldstandard.com
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Peggy Crable (center), mother of the victim, with support from her friends Mary Bryson and Frank Bryson thanks the crowd Monday during a vigil held at Storey Square in Uniontown to remember her daughter Lisa Tupta.
Vigil against violence Gathering honors woman’s memory and raises awareness of domestic abuse
BY MILES LAYTON jmlayton@heraldstandard.com
Peggy Crable had tears in her eyes as she huddled among friends and family Monday at a vigil in Storey Square to honor the memory of her daughter, Lisa Tupta, and to raise awareness in the community about domestic violence. “I can’t thank everyone enough for coming out here in the cold and the wind in support of Lisa,” Crable said. “I’m touched to the bottom of my heart.” Tupta, 49, was found stabbed in her
North Union Township home on Jan. 28, and later died at the Uniontown Hospital. Tupta’s alleged killer, Henry Clay Crawford, 56, of Uniontown, was charged with criminal homicide, burglary and aggravated assault. Crawford was taken to Fayette County Prison. His name wasn’t even a whisper in the wind among the more than 150 souls who attended the vigil. The Rev. Douglas Wright offered an opening prayer that gave “thanks to God for the many lives that Lisa touched along the way.”
Memories of Tupta stirred emotions as her friends painted a portrait of a woman who cared about others. “Looking back over the past 32 years of my friendship with Lisa, I found it difficult finding a perfect memory that exemplified what I can say Lisa meant to me,” said Mary Bryson, a key organizer of the vigil. “But what I can say is that Lisa’s spirit was like a manyfaceted crystal; each of her warm, caring qualities emulated from her, reflecting
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New state license plate honors veterans BY PATTY YAUGER pyauger@heraldstandard.com
Fayette County residents and those across the state now have another way to pay tribute those that have honorably served their country. Madonna Nicklow, director of the county department of veterans affairs, said that she anticipates a lot of interest in a new Pennsylvania Department of Transportation license plate to honor veterans. “The nice thing about these new plates is that anyone can purchase them,” she said. The “Honoring Our Veterans” plate features the image of the American flag and a bald eagle, the nation’s bird symbol. “It is a very nice license plate with a wonderful message,” said Nicklow. The plate is available for passenger cars and light trucks up to 10,000 pounds. The cost for the specialty plate is $35, with $15 of that amount earmarked for the
Above is a sample of the new Honoring Our Veterans license plate planned by the state. (Image provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation).
Veterans’ Trust Fund. The fund is used to support and assist Pennsylvania veterans and their families through grants to veterans’ service organizations and charitable organizations. Some funds will be used to defray the costs tied to the
implementation of the new license plate. “Although we expect that many veterans will want this new license plate, we anticipate those without a military background will also want the plate to say ‘thank you’ for their
service,” said Nicklow. Applications for the new plates are available at the county veterans affairs office, located at 22 E. Main St., Uniontown. For additional information, call the office at 724-430-1241.
Gary Colatch, former vice chairman of the Greater Connellsville Area Community Center advisory board, has taken over as chairman following Jim McIntire’s resignation. McIntire notified Connellsville City Council members on Feb. 4 about his resignation, which was effective immediately. “Being chairman of the advisory board, you need to devote a lot of time, and with all I’ve got going on, I don’t have the time,” McIntire said. “I wish everybody on the Greater Connellsville Area advisory board and City Council the best.” Colatch said the board seems to be taking steps forward following some disputes over the past couple months. “There is much more cohesion than there was a month ago,” he said. “So, I’m looking forward to there being much more progress with the board and city now.” Colatch said the board’s meeting Friday night was very productive. “We got everybody past the arguments,” he said. “The entire board was there and every member had something to contribute.” Councilman Greg Ritch, director of public parks and buildings, agreed. “I was pleased with the overall positive nature of the meeting,” he said. “There was a lot of interaction, exchange of ideas.” The board is planning a few fundraisers for April, including a dance and a three-on-three basketball tournament. In addition, a new store, the Markdown Market, opened in the center this month. It offers deli sandwiches and groceries at discounted prices. According to Ritch, Markdown Market paid $1,000 in rent for February and will be paying $1,200 per month each month hereafter. A second store, Babies and More, is planning to open March 1. The store will sell new and gently used clothing for children and will pay $350 per month in rent. Despite the new tenants, Colatch said the center is still facing financial difficulties. “It’s still not a good situation,” he said. “Things are still day-to-day. Without a doubt, the community center is still in need of money.”
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ALLISON Evelin (Shaver) Byrd, age 79, of Allison, Pa., passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 in the Uniontown Hospital. She is survived by her son, Charles Byrd, Jr.; a brother, Nathaniel Shaver and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 E. Main St., Uniontown, Pa.
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SMITHFIELD Janie May (Cheser) Johnson, age 89, of Smithfield, Pa., died Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa. Janie May was born March 2, 1923 in Louisville, Ky., a daughter of William Gilbert and Mollie M. (Thurman) Cheser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold K. Miller; second husband of fiftytwo years, William F. "Buck" Johnson; three brothers, Gilbert J. Cheser, Edwin Thomas Cheser and Joseph Lee Cheser; four sisters, Agnes Louise Cheser Kepler St. Clair, Nancy Cathrine Cheser Hutcheson Dancik, Mary Belle Cheser Johnson Cottrell and Annie Mae Cheser Drake Tuttle Nemo and granddaughter, Denise Miller. Janie May is survived by her four sons, Harold K. Miller, Jr. and his wife, Kathleen, of Washington, Pa., Edward J. Johnson and his wife, Karen, of Rainbow, Ala., Ronald L. Miller and his wife, Mae, of Ruther Glen, Va. and Robert F. Johnson and his wife, Susan of Woodside, Pa.; nine grandchildren; thirteen greatgrandchildren; special nieces, Patty Smith, Millie Fowler and Rose Krisky and special nephew, John Drake. Family and friends will be received Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the GOLDSBORO-TOMI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, I N C ., 21 E. Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., John M. Fabry, Supervisor and on Thursday, February 14, 2013 until 9:30 a.m. followed by Prayers of Transfer. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church, 50 N. Morgantown Street, Fairchance, Pa. with the Reverend Father Andrew M. Kawecki as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa. A Blessing Service will take place Wednes-
p day evening at 8:45 p.m. Condolences can be made online at www.goldsborotomi.com.
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YORK RUN Margaret Louise (Zele) O’Hern, age 95, of York Run, Uniontown, Pa. died on Sunday, February 10, 2013. She was born August 8, 1917 at Shoaf, Fayette County, Pa., the daughter of Anton Zele and Bertha (Karwatsky) Zele. She was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church in Fairchance, Pa., The Confraternity of Christian Mothers, the Rosary Society, and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 101 and a former member of The Catholic Daughters of America Court 505 in Uniontown, Pa. Her parents; husband, Wendell Clement O’Hern Sr.; two sons, William A. O’Hern and Wendell C. O’Hern Jr.; grandson, Philip O’Hern; and three brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are her loving grandchildren: Marsha Kish and her husband Matt, William A. O’Hern Jr. and his wife Connie, Shaun O’Hern and his wife Michele, Wendell C. O’Hern III and wife Robin, Melissa Hoinski and her husband Tom, Dennise Pellick and her husband Bill, Karen Dennis and her husband John and Aaron O’Hern and wife Jenifer; and seventeen loving great grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 until 11:30 a.m. when a Prayer Service will be held. A Funeral Mass will follow at noon in the Ss. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church, 50 North Morgantown Street, Fairchance, Pa., with Rev. Father Andrew M. Kawecki as Celebrant Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery Fairchance, Pa. Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary on
, , y Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and Louise Simpson. He was predeceased by a Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home his mother and a sister, Betty Clingerman. on Tuesday at 8:45 p.m. He was a member of Cove Run Free Methodist Church and the Lemont Sportsmen’s Club. He was a retired truck SCOTT TOWNSHIP driver and a member of Bryan J. Pritchard, 41, the Teamsters Local 491. formerly of Point MariHe was also a member on, Pa., died Saturday, of the Hutchinson’s February 9, 2013 in the Sportsmen’s Club. Allegheny General Hos"Don" loved to fish, pital, Pittsburgh. hunt and spend time with Born in Morgantown, is grandchildren. He also W.Va. on Jan. 21, 1972, enjoyed going out to eat he was a son of Jane with family and friends. (Pomeroy) Pritchard of Surviving are his Melbourne, Fla. and the loving wife of 61 years, late Lloyd Pritchard. Geraldine (Yauger) A 1990 graduate of Simpson; five children Mapletown High School and spouses: Donald D. and the Greene County Simpson and his wife Vocational-Technical Sandra, Donna Keilbach School, he was employed and husband Francis for 18 years with Home all of Lemont Furnace, Depot. During that time Ronald Simpson and wife he opened and managed Theresa, Uniontown, Pa., a store in Wake Forest, William Simpson andwife North Carolina, and most Brenda of Connellsville, recently was the store Pa., Quintin Simpson and manager in Robinson wife Debbie of Lemont Township. Bryan was a Furnace; twelve grand lieutenant and the safety children: Penny Simpson officer at the Bower Hill and Jamie Ridley of Volunteer Fire DepartLemont Furnace, Fran ment. Keilbach and his wife In addition to his mothKelly, New Stanton, Pa., er, surviving are his wife, R. J. Simpson and wife Melinda "Mindy" Heather of Monarch, Pa., (Valenson) Pritchard; Casey Picard and her brother, Jim Pritchard of husband John of Biloxi, Chesapeake, Virginia; a Mississippi, Buff sister, Lynda Pritchard Matrunics and husband and aunt, Linda Jones, Paul of Lemont Furnace, both of Melbourne; a Ashley Simpson, Lemont, niece, Kaitlyn Pritchard Brittany Simpson of and his goddaughter, Connellsville, Eleree Erin Elo. Ostrosky and husband Friends will be reMichael of Uniontown, ceived in the B O W E R Quin Simpson of Lemont, HILL VOL. FIRE DEPT., Cameryn Simpson of 161 Vanadium Road, Lemont, Travis Bridgeville, on WednesMaraugha of Uniontown, day from 2 to 4 and 7 to and Eric Gibbons of 9 p.m. and on Thursday Uniontown; six great until 11:00 a.m., the hour grandchildren; sisters of service. Interment foland brother: Jean Camp lows in Beverly Hills Meof Dunbar, Pa., Frank morial Gardens, Wallace of Dunbar, and Westover, W.Va. Ruth Ann Wallace of Arrangements are in Connellsville; special the care of the neighbors: Lloyd and RICHARD R. HEROD Judy Keefer, Tom and FUNERAL HOME, Point Shirley Coleman; and a Marion, Pa. very special thank you Memorials are suggestto his sister-in-law and ed to the National Kidney brother-in-law, Jean and Foundation, 3109 Forbes Bill "Yaggs" Yauger. Avenue, Suite 101. PittsFriends will be reburgh PA 15213. ceived in the DONALD R www.herod-rishel.com CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, HOPWOOD, Pa., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on LEMONT FURNACE Wednesday, February 13, Donald Simpson, age until 11 a.m., the hour of 82, Lemont Furnace, Pa., the Service with Pastor passed away Saturday, Lee Maley officiating. February 9, 2013 in Interment will be Mount Macrina Manor. private (for family only) He was born October in Cove Run Cemetery. 15, 1930, the son of
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no excuse for abuse.” Jo Ann Jankoski, a professor at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Continued from B1 Campus, asked the audience to seek inthe care and goodness spiration from Tupta’s she saw in each person life. She called upon she encountered, making lawmakers to pass them feel loved and stricter laws that will appreciated.” better protect victims Julia Torrens’ voice of domestic violence. was choked with emotion Jankoski used famed as she remembered anthropologist Margaret Tupta from her work at Mead’s famous line as to Goodwill Industries. a call to arms: “I wish I could see her “Never doubt that again,” said Torrens of a small group of Uniontown. thoughtful, committed Crawford was courtcitizens can change the ordered to stay away world; it’s the only thing from Tupta in Nothat ever has.” vember, when she was Jankoski stood near granted a protectiona large color picture of from-abuse (PFA) order Tupta and said she was against him by a Fayette “guaranteed to be an County judge. In her angel — may you rest in PFA, Tupta detailed peace.” abuse at Crawford’s After the vigil, hands, including alJohn F. Brothers | Herald-Standard Tupta’s stepfather, leging that he choked Wayne Crable, held Justine Davis and her son Boston Davis (sister and her and held a knife to his wife, Peggy, close nephew of the victim) listen to the program during a vigil her throat. and watched as balto remember Lisa Tupta, Monday, at Storey Square in Tupta’s memory loons were released and Uniontown. spurred calls for action people held candles high against domestic education specialist for to live up to our truest in the air in solidarity violence. Domestic Violence Serpotential,” she said. “To for a moment in time “We cannot keep vices of Southwestern hurt someone physically, that will echo an eternity silent. We need to Pennsylvania. emotionally, sexually in this family’s life. educate ourselves and Soisson asked the or any other way is an “I hope tonight makes our children on how crowd to empower itself abuse of power. This a difference,” he said. to avoid and stop the by getting involved. vigil is not just symbolic, “We need the legislature violence,” said Jen “Power is about emit is a challenge to get in- do more — do the work Soisson, community powering each other volved directly. There is they get paid to do.”
Aubrey G. Thomas
FARMINGTON Aubrey G. Thomas, age 90, Farmington, Pa., passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Mount Macrina Manor after a short illness. Aubrey was born on January 18, 1923 in Markleysburg, Pa., son of Michael Thomas and Ethel (Stairs) Thomas. He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Barry Thomas; two sisters, Mae Lear, Cora Scandrol and a brother, Francis Thomas. Surviving are his loving wife of 72 years, Evelyn (Kisner) Thomas; two sons: Donald Thomas and wife Erla, Hopwood, Pa., Wilbur Thomas of Farmington, Pa., and a daughter-in-law, Linda Thomas, Uniontown, Pa.; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren: Lisa Thomas Gaster and her children Jeremy and Jenna of Smithfield, Pa., Dr. Shawn Thomas and his wife Lori and their children Molly and Jake of Baden, Pa., Michelle Thomas Guensch and husband Mark and their daughters Katelyn and Lauren of Pasadena, Maryland, Cora Thomas and friend Bill Kemp and her children Levi, Abagail and Jessie of Farmington, Pa.; and a sister, Blanch Hamm of Sykesville, Maryland. Aubrey was a veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII aboard the USS Otter (DE-210) as a 20 MM gunner. He owned and operated with his wife Evelyn Thomas’s Pizza Shop in Farmington as "a labor of love, a hobby". He was a former employee of Rockwell Meters in Uniontown as a milling and paint booth operator for 17 years. Friends will be received in DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, FARMINGTON, Pa., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, February 13, until 1 p.m., the hour of the Service with Pastor Dale Rexrode officiating. AMVETS Post 103, Hopwood will conduct military services at graveside. Interment will follow in the Sansom Chapel Cemetery, Farmington.
Senate panel to vote on Hagel nomination WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are pushing ahead with a vote Tuesday on Chuck Hagel’s nomination to be defense secretary, rejecting Republican demands for more financial information from Hagel in a politically charged fight over President Barack Obama’s second-term national security team. In a brief statement, Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said the panel would meet Tuesday afternoon with the “intention to vote on the nomination after the members have an opportunity for discussion.” Levin had hoped to hold a committee vote last Thursday, but postponed it amid complaints from Republicans that Hagel hadn’t sufficiently answered questions about his personal finances. Not all Republicans shared that view, however. “I have examined the information and responses to members’ questions that Sen. Hagel has provided to the committee, and I believe that he has
fulfilled the rigorous requirements that the committee demands of every presidential nominee to be secretary of defense,” Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said in a statement Monday backing Levin’s plans for a vote. McCain’s expression of confidence in Hagel’s answers was a crucial counterpoint to GOP criticism of the nominee, who still faces Republican threats to block or delay his selection. McCain, the panel’s former top Republican, has said he’s leaning against supporting his former colleague and friend, but he made clear he would not participate in any walkout by committee Republicans over a Hagel vote. McCain also met privately late Monday with some committee Republicans and urged them not to filibuster the nomination, saying it would set a bad precedent and pointing out that someday the roles could be reversed with a Republican president and a GOP-led Senate.
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Zumba classes to be offered in Greene County
Remember when
WAYNESBURG — For Instructor Melissa six weeks this spring, Frameli will lead the the Greene County De- Zumba classes. Those partment of Recreation participating should wear will be offering morning sweat-absorbing clothes Zumba classes three days and shoes with good a week. support, and bring water The “new” morning and a towel. The fitness program fitness program will be held every Monday, Zumba combines Latin Wednesday and Friday and international music from March 11 through w i t h d y n a m i c , y e t April 19, with one ex- simple exercise moves. ception, the scheduled Benefits of Zumba inMonday, April 8, class clude efficient caloriewill be held instead on burning, muscle-toning Tuesday, April 9. Class a n d c a r d i o v a s c u l a r times are 8:30 a.m. to improvement. This photo appeared in the May 10, 1987, edition of the Herald-Standard. It’s a photo of the championship team in 9:30 a.m. Classes will be Zumba is recognized the South Union Recreation Center’s 35-and-over basketball league for the 1986-1987 season. In the front row (from held in the upper level by leading fitness orgaleft) are Rich Pikulsky, Dave Rupp, Wayne Collins, Bob Buehner and Bill Buehner. In the back row (from left) are Tom of the 4-H Building at nizations, including the Ohern, Mike Jennings, Phil Jones and Ben Bealko. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by the Greene County Fair- Aerobics and Fitness Asemailing it to mokeefe@heraldstandard.com or sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., grounds in Waynesburg. sociation of America, the Uniontown, Pa., 15401. Background information for the caption must be included. Individual classes can American Council on Exbe attended at a cost of $8 ercise and Can-Fit-Pro, per class. Anyone wishing a Canadian fitness eduto attend all classes can cation organization. pre-register at a disFor more information, counted rate of $5 per or to pre-register for any class for a total savings of the classes, call the Deof $54 for the 18-class partment of Recreation By Joyce Koballa as well as the flame. Osche would be evaluated after a session. The $90 pre- at 724-852-5323, or visit jkoballa@heraldstandard.com The recreational fire must also 60-day probationary period. registration deadline is online at www.co.greene. be contained by a non-combustible In a separate police issue, council Friday, March 8. pa.us D U N B A R — R e c r e a t i o n a l material and be supervised at all shot down a request to change campfires will be permitted in the times. Sneddon’s title from supervisor to borough under a new ordinance adAll unattended recreational fires police chief in a 4-3 vote. opted Monday by Dunbar Borough need to be completely extinguished “I don’t see a necessity,” said Council. with no smoldering. Gordon, who did not support the The ordinance also combines The ordinance will be enforced measure along with Driscoll, burning regulations included in by council with the police de- Grover and Opst. two previous ordinances. partment or code enforcement ofAlso, council agreed to table a C o u n c i l m a n J o h n M a d d a s ficer issuing a citation to anyone request from Dunbar Volunteer voted against the ordinance, with in violation. Fire Co. to enact an ordinance members Norm Gordon, Bob Opst, Residents will continue to follow authorizing a charge for services John Williams, DeAnn Driscoll, the same regulations for all other rendered in the borough. Mayor Patrick Fitzgerald said Scott Dunn and Rob Grover in burning from dawn to dusk on favor. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. an ordinance is needed for the HARRISBURG — State Rep. Deberah Kula, DCouncil initially heard from In another matter, council voted fire company to bill the insurance residents concerned about illegal 6-1 to hire Joshua Osche as a part- carrier of those involved in an North Union Township, said a $1 million state grant burning in May. time police officer following a 45- incident in the borough when it announced Monday will spur development of a 311Following discussion on the minute executive session for per- responds. acre business park in Dunbar Township. Kula said Fay-Penn Economic Development Nedrow said she would obtain matter, council permitted rec- sonnel matters. Opst voted against the hiring, copies of service ordinances from Council, which operates the park, received the ecoreational fires temporarily as it looked into revising the current which includes a pay rate of $10 Dunbar Township and North Union nomic development grant through Pennsylvania’s ordinance. an hour with a maximum of up to Volunteer Fire companies for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). “These state funds will help foster further ecoUnder the new ordinance, recre- 20 hours a week. council to review. ational campfires will be permitted Turning to other business, nomic development in Fayette County and the entire The hiring is also contingent on any day of the week using only Osche passing a drug test, sub- council reminded residents of region,” Kula said. “This is a prime example of the well-seasoned firewood keeping mitting a credit report and under- a realignment plan meeting for type of public-private partnership that creates new smoke to a minimum. going a background check by police the Dunbar Post Office at 6 p.m. jobs, strengthens our tax base and keeps people gainAdditionally, recreational fires supervisor Kyle Sneddon. Thursday at the Dunbar Presby- fully employed.” Fay-Penn is developing the business park to adcan not exceed 3 feet in diameter Council further agreed that terian Church. dress a critical shortfall in available land to accommodate the recent influx of natural gas-related industries, including energy and advanced technology companies flowing into Fayette County and southwestern Pennsylvania. Kula said 54 projects statewide were selected for WASHINGTON (AP) Administration storm- ones that measure hur- been a 4 or a 5,” said RACP funding, totaling nearly $125 million, and those — The snowstorm that rating measurements ricanes and tornadoes. National Climatic Data projects are estimated to create or retain more than walloped the Northeast initially ranked Friday’s They rank the weekend Center meteorologist 56,000 jobs in 28 counties. with about 3 feet in some snowstorm as 16th in storm as a 3 and “major” Mike Squires. “The foot“Part of the reason the Dunbar Township site is on places didn’t add up to Northeast history by one on a 1 to 5 scale. It didn’t print of really heavy snow this list involves its strategic location,” Kula said. “It being that bad, federal scale and 25th by another. rate a “crippling” 4 or over populated areas was lies along Route 119, has close proximity to the Joseph statistics say. The two storm mea- “extreme” 5. relatively small compared A. Hardy Connellsville Airport and the Penn State Two National Oceanic surement systems are “I was a bit surprised; to other storms we have Fayette campus, has rail accessibility and is centrally a n d A t m o s p h e r i c similar in scale to the I thought it would have looked at.” located near other gas and gas-related industries.”
Recreational campfires approved in Dunbar
Fay-Penn lands $1 million grant for business park
Whopper of a storm didn’t rank high in history
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Fiction and nonfiction tutorials are proposed in response to the Keystone Exam in literature. Stern said a student may need supplemental instruction
in only one of the modules. Other curriculum changes include the proposal for a three-dimensional art class, where students will work with 3-D media such as glass, clay, metal and wood paper; Piano II, which is a continuation of Piano I; Musical Theater Arts II,
which is a continuation of Musical Theater Arts I; and an anatomy and physiology course will replace the current advanced biology course. Also Monday, John Pappas, vice president of Eckles Construction Services of New Castle, provided the board with an
update on the high school construction project. Pappas reported that work in the auxiliary gym is moving along nicely. He said flooring will be installed during the first week in March. In addition, he said work in the TV studio, the student store and the auditorium
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is nearly complete. Natatorium improvements are set to begin mid-March, Pappas said. Pappas also presented eight change orders totaling $96,194. The board will likely approve these change orders on Wednesday. “There’s a lot on for
this month,” Pappas said. “I do apologize for that. We’re seeing a lot of them because we’re in the technical areas. Those areas tend to have more change orders associated with them.” Pappas said $815,662 remains in the contingency fund.
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Kickstarting sales
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Actor Norbert Torok rehearses as the crew watches during the filming of a commercial for a new PepsiCo product called Kickstart, a carbonated drink that is part juice with Mountain Dew flavor, on the streets of downtown Los Angeles Tuesday, Jan. 29. PepsiCo Inc. is set to roll out the new drink called Kickstart this month, hoping to grow sales by reaching Mountain Dew fans at a new time of day: morning.
Mountain Dew uses breakfast product to tap share of energy drink market NEW YORK (AP) — If you don’t like coffee or tea, Mountain Dew has a new breakfast drink that might perk you up. PepsiCo Inc. is rolling out a new drink called Kickstart this month that has Mountain Dew flavor but is made with 5 percent juice and Vitamins B and C, along with an extra jolt of caffeine. The company, based in Purchase, N.Y., is hoping to boost sales by reaching Mountain Dew fans at a new time of day: morning. PepsiCo said it doesn’t consider Kickstart to be an energy drink, noting that it still has far less caffeine than drinks like Monster and Red Bull and none of the mysterious ingredients that have raised concerns among lawmakers and consumer advocates. But Kickstart, which comes in flavors such as “energizing orange citrus” and “energizing fruit punch,” could nevertheless give the company a side-door into the fast-growing energy drink market without getting tangled in any of
its controversies. The drink comes in the same 16-ounce cans as popular energy drinks made by Monster Beverage Corp., which also offers options with juice content. And the TV ad features young men skateboarding, reminiscent of the marketing themes used by energy drink makers. Simon Lowden, chief marketing officer for PepsiCo’s Americas beverages, says the idea for Kickstart came about after the company learned through consumer research that Mountain Dew fans were looking for an alternative to traditional morning drinks such as coffee, tea and juice. “They didn’t really see anything that fit their needs,” he said. Lowden said Kickstart was developed independently from a Taco Bell breakfast drink introduced last year that combines Mountain Dew and orange juice. PepsiCo says Kickstart, which is carbonated, is also not a soda because its 5 percent juice content qualifies it to be
considered a “juice drink” under guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration. A spokeswoman for the FDA said the agency doesn’t have definitions for what qualifies as a soda or an energy drink. With the growth of energy drinks such as Monster and Red Bull expected to slow, Kickstart could also signal the emergence of a new category that plays off the promise of energy and other health benefits, said John Sicher, publisher of the trade journal Beverage Digest. In a nod to the growing concerns about sugary drinks, for example, Kickstart also uses artificial sweeteners to reduce its caloric content to about half that of regular soda; a can has 80 calories. “It’s a very interesting experiment capturing a number of attributes,” Sicher said, likening it to Starbucks’ Refreshers drinks, which promise “natural energy” from green coffee extract.
WASHINGTON (AP) — One in five consumers had an error in a credit report issued by a major agency, according to a government study released Monday. The Federal Trade Commission study also said that 5 percent of the consumers identified errors in their reports that could lead to them paying more for mortgages, auto loans or other financial products. The study looked at reports for 1,001 consumers issued by the three major agencies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The study closely matches the results of a yearlong investigation by The Columbus Dispatch. The Ohio newspaper’s report last year said that thousands of consumers were denied loans because of errors on their credit reports. The FTC says the findings underline the importance of consumers checking their credit reports. Consumers are entitled to a free copy of their credit report each year from each of the three reporting agencies. The FTC study also found that 20 percent of consumers had an error that was corrected by a reporting agency after the consumer disputed it. About 10 percent of consumers had their credit score changed after a reporting agency corrected errors in their reports. The Consumer Data Industry Association, which represents the credit reporting agencies and other data companies, said the FTC study showed that the proportion of credit reports with errors that could increase the rates consumers would pay was small.
Stock market drifts lower to start the week
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower in thin trading Monday, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 index back from a five-year high. The broad-market index edged up slightly last week, enough to put it at its highest level since November 2007. With little in the way of market-moving news Monday, the S&P 500 slipped 0.92 of a point to close at 1,517.01. Seven of the 10 industry groups within the S&P 500 dropped. Now, with major indexes near record highs, many think the stock market’s six-week rally is ready for a pause. “The consensus seems to be that we’re due for a correction,” says Brian Gendreau, market strategist at Cetera Financial Group. “If you compound the increase we’ve had so far, this year would be the best year ever for stocks. And nobody thinks that that’s going to happen.” The best year ever for stocks? For the S&P 500 index it was 1933, when the index rebounded 46 percent in the middle of the Great Depression. In other trading Monday, the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 21.73 points to 13,971.24. UnitedHealth Group led the Dow lower, losing 62 cents to $57.12. The Nasdaq composite fell 1.87 points to 3,192.00. Trading volume was light, with 2.6 billion shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange. That compares with a twomonth moving average of 3.4 billion. Solid earnings reports have helped feed the rally in recent weeks. Of the 342 companies in the S&P index that reported results through last week, two out of every three have beat Wall Street’s earnings estimates, according to research from Goldman Sachs. Gendreau pointed to three reasons he believes that stocks still have room to run. Even after the market’s recent surge, the typical stock looks fairly priced when compared to underlying earnings. Corporations keep finding ways to boost profits, which helps lure stock prices higher. And Americans looking for places to put their savings have few attractive alternatives. “I’ll go out on a limb and say that I think earnings growth, attractive valuations and pent-up demand will add up to a fairly strong year for equities,” Gendreau said. Apple’s stock gained following reports over the weekend that the tech giant is developing a wristwatch-like gadget.
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Play ball!
Recovering Liriano arrives at Pirates camp Pitchers, catchers report to Bradenton BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Francisco Liriano reported to spring training camp Monday, but it will be at least another month before he throws his first pitch. Liriano, who throws with his left hand, will spend the next four weeks rehabilitating the broken humerus in his right arm. He likely won’t be ready to make his regular-season debut until early May. “It’s coming along pretty good,” Liriano said. “I’m going to take it one day at a time and see how it feels over the next couple of weeks.” Liriano began jogging and throwing soft toss on flat ground two weeks ago. He’ll wear a removable brace on his arm for the next two weeks before moving to the next phase of his recovery. In December, Liriano and the Pirates agreed to a two-year contract. But on Christmas, the day before he was supposed to fly to Pittsburgh and
WPIAL pairings meeting tonight
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Pittsburgh Pirates players play catch in the outfield during an unofficial spring training workout on Monday in Bradenton, Fla.
sign the deal, Liriano broke his arm at his home in the Dominican Republic. Liriano said he was injured when he slapped a door in his house. About 20
minutes later, his upper arm didn’t feel like it was broken.” joking,” Liriano said. “I said, was swollen and painful. Liriano then had to call his ‘No, I’m serious. Cancel the “I was surprised when I got agent and the Pirates to tell flight because I don’t think I to the hospital and they told me them about the injury. it was broken,” Liriano said. “It PLAY, Page C2 “At first, they thought I was
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The playoff future for 161 basketball teams (80 boys/81 girls) will unfold this evening when the WPIAL announces the pairings for its two-week district basketball playoff tournament. Action begins this weekend with preliminary round games, and, perhaps, some first-round action. Uniontown, California, Jefferson-Morgan and Carmichaels all had both the boys and
girls teams earn berths into the playoff field. Brownsville, Mapletown and Beth-Center boys teams advanced to the playoff field, as did the girls teams from Belle Vernon, Albert Gallatin, West Greene and Frazier. All four classifications in the girls tournament will feature pigtail games with 19 teams in Class AAAA, 20 in Class AAA, 24 in Class AA, and 18 in Class A. The boys Class AAAA field is the only of the classifications that will not involve any
preliminary round games with a 16-team field. The boys Class AAA has 21 teams in the field, Class AA with 26, and Class A has 17. The WPIAL finals are set for FridaySaturday, March 1-2. Five boys teams advance to PIAA playoffs out of Class AAAA, six in Class AAA, seven in Class AA, and four in Class A. The Class AAAA girls will advance five teams to the state tournament, six from Class AAA, seven in Class AA, and five from Class A.
Centennial Chevrolet Scholar/Athlete Spotlight Danielle Jacobs, basketball
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College plans: Penn State, main campus, with a double major in business and pre-law. Subject, teacher: AP physics, Mr. Higinbotham. Twitter, Facebook or text messaging: Text messaging. Memorable moment: When my basketball team won the Jefferson-Morgan Tournament this season. Favorite food: Chicken. Least favorite cafeteria food: I pack my lunch. Most recent book read (excluding textbooks): Scarlet Letter. All-time favorite movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. On my iPod: I like a variety of different styles. Most admired professional athlete: Sidney Crosby. Greatest influence on you as an athlete: My dad. In 10 years, I will be: Working on my career as a lawyer. If I were President of the United States for a day, I would: Bring our troops home.
College plans: West Virginia University, undecided major. Favorite subject, teacher: TV workshop, Mrs. Hyland. Twitter, Facebook or texting: Twitter. Most memorable sports moment (so far): I made the EQT All-Tournament team earlier this season. Favorite food: Meatball subs. Least favorite cafeteria food: I brown bag it. Most recent book read (excluding textbooks): The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. All-time favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber. On my iPod: Yellowcard, Southern Air album. Most admired professional athlete: Tim Tebow. He is a great Christian. Greatest influence on you as an athlete: Coach Dave Sarra. He has coached me in basketball and baseball since elementary school. In 10 years, I will be: 27 years old. If I were President of the United States for one day, I would: Put a Jimmy John’s in the White House.
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Cohen followed Hyatt from Uniontown to Pitt By George Von Benko For the Herald-Standard
Uniontown High School captured its first WPIAL and PIAA basketball titles in 1925, and the Red Raiders were powered by Charley Hyatt, one of their all time greats. At the University of Pittsburgh, Hyatt sparked the Panthers to national championships in 1928 and 1930. Another and probably lesser known member of those great Uniontown and Pitt teams also hailed from Uniontown, Lester B. Cohen, a 6-3 center who was a star in his own right. Cohen was the wing man for Hyatt, but fashioned an outstanding high school career at Uniontown High School. He excelled in football, basketball and track for the Red Raiders. The highlight of his high school career was the 1924-25 basketball squad, dubbed the “Five Horseman.” Uniontown cruised to WPIAL and PIAA titles. Uniontown went into the national scholastic tournament in Chicago and defeated Greeley, Colo., in the first round, 26-11. In the quarterfinals the Raiders downed Lake View, Ill., 29-11. In the semifinals, Wichita, Kan., defeated the Horsemen, 42-21. In 33 games played that season, the Horsemen were 31-2. In addition to the loss to Wichita, they lost to the Pitt freshman team. The ‘24-25 Red Raiders scored 1,429 points and gave up 615. Although it was an era of possession basketball, Uniontown topped the 50 points in 13 games that season. Hyatt led the point parade with 429. Cohen registered 296. Uniontown’s 1926 team repeated as WPIAL champs, but lost in the state tournament. Following graduation Cohen played freshman ball at West Virginia University before transferring to Pitt and rejoining Hyatt. Together they ushered in a great era of Pitt basketball. In 1928, Cohen’s sophomore season, the Panthers went undefeated with a record of 21-0 and were declared the consensus national champions. During the season, they outscored their opponents, 1001-672. Led by coach Doc Carlson, the Panthers were a disciplined and patient, but highscoring, squad. During the 1929
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can fly there tomorrow.’ It was sad and disappointing. There was nothing I could do except stay home, take it easy and wait.” With his arm in a cast, Liriano was not able to work out. In the meantime, the Pirates revised the contract offer with Liriano and also signed Jeff Karstens and Jonathan Sanchez to compete for jobs in the starting rotation. “I was worried they were going to tell me, ‘We’re not going to sign you,’” Liriano said. A restructured contract was finalized Friday, though, when Liriano passed a physical here. The original contract was for two years and $12.75 million. Under the revised terms, he is guaranteed $1 million this year, but has the potential to get up to $13.75 million plus performance bonuses over two
In this dated photograph of Lester B. Cohen provided by the University of Pittsburgh.
season, they played their first four games on the road in the Midwest. Their first game was against Butler, where Cohen, who was a starter at guard, scored a team-high 12 points, but the Panthers lost the game, 35-33. The Panthers lost their next two games, but won 16 of their final 18 games (including the last seven of the season) to finish the year 16-5. In 1930, Cohen was joined on the Pittsburgh varsity by his brother Milt Cohen. Led by Lester and All-America Hyatt, the Panthers won their first 12 games of the season, including contests in the west against Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Montana State. A mid-season loss to Syracuse proved to be only a speed bump, as the Panthers won 11 of their final 12 games to finish the season with a record of 23-2. For the second time in three years, they were declared national champions.
seasons. Liriano said he doesn’t mind accepting such a heavily incentive-laden deal and less guaranteed money. “After that (injury) happened, I was willing to take anything or play for anybody,” he said. “I wanted to get a job.” Last season, he went a combined 6-12 with a 5.34 ERA for the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox. Liriano believes switching from the American League to the National League could get him back on track. “I was with the Twins (and White Sox) for seven years. That’s a long time,” Liriano said. “Everybody knew me and I knew most of the hitters. I’m ready for something new.” NOTES: Monday was Pittsburgh’s check-in day for pitchers and catchers. The first official workout will be Tuesday morning. More than 40 players, however, took the field on Monday to warm up. ... The Pirates open the Grapefruit League season vs. Tampa Bay on Feb. 23.
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Cohen played guard, forward and center for the Panthers and was described at the time as Pitt’s all-time best center. Years later in an article in the Uniontown Evening Standard, Cohen compared the presentday game with the game he played. “The emphasis today is on scoring,” Cohen stated. “The kids spend many hours each day in their backyards, in the alley, on the street corner or the playground learning to shoot. Also, thanks to the improvements in nutrition, medicine and physical training, the athletes of today are bigger, faster and more agile than they were in my day.” He also cited the abundance of good coaches and the changes in the rules of the game. Cohen pointed out that in his day the emphasis was on ball handling and defense. “We had 35-40 plays, some
Wozniacki, Ivanovic advance in Qatar DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Former top-ranked players Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic eased into the second round of the Qatar Open with straightset victories Monday. The 10th-ranked Wozniacki beat qualifier Mervana JugicSalkic 6-1, 6-2. The Dane had a poor start, losing her serve in the first game. But she broke right back and cruised from there, wrapping up the win in just over an hour. The 13th-ranked Ivanovic beat Tamira Paszek 6-1, 6-2. Ivanovic broke the 26th-ranked Austrian twice in the first set, then saved three break points to go up 4-2 in the second. She broke Paszek again to make it 5-2 and sealed the victory when the Austrian hit a return long. Wozniacki said she felt comfortable against an opponent she had never faced. “I just tried to focus on my
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Indiana coach Tom Crean used an analogy to the state’s second favorite sport after the Hoosiers remained No. 1 in The Associated Press’ Top 25 for a second straight week. It had been over a month since a team managed to stay on top, and Indiana broke that trend despite losing a game last week, leading Crean to bring up auto racing. “I had a good friend tell me that in-season rankings are the barometer of representing what lane you’re in and the direction and how far you are moving towards your goals,” Crean said Monday. “We want to stay in the left lane and keep working on our team and pace because we know there are quite a few others in the left lane as well.” The Hoosiers (21-3) lost to Illinois on a last-second basket Thursday but rebounded with a win at then-No.10 Ohio State on Sunday. In a week when four of the top five teams and six of the top 10 lost, it was enough to keep the No. 1 ranking. “They were really disappointed on Thursday night. And instead of carrying that disappointment into a ‘woe is me’ mentality, they really did trigger how to get better. And I think it was in the sense of closing games,” Crean said. This ends a stretch of five consecutive weeks with a new No. 1, two weeks short of the longest such stretch in 1993-94. Duke started the run followed by Louisville, Duke again, Michigan and Indiana. The Hoosiers received 26 first-place votes from the 65member national media panel Monday, while Duke, the only member of the top five not to lose last week, moved up two spots to second after getting 20 first-place votes. The last time a No. 1 team lost and kept the ranking the next week was the final poll of last season. Kentucky fell to Vanderbilt in the Southeastern Conference tournament championship game, but Nos. 2-4 also went down that week, so the Wildcats were No. 1 heading into the NCAA tournament. Miami, which received 17 No. 1 votes, jumped from eighth to No. 3, the Hurricanes’ highest ranking ever. The Hurricanes are the last team from a major conference to still be unbeaten in league play. Michigan dropped one spot to fourth, while Gonzaga, which got the other two first-place votes, moved up one spot to fifth. Syracuse was sixth, followed by Florida, Michigan State, Arizona and Kansas State. Along with Indiana and Ohio State, the other top 10 teams to lose last week were No. 2 Florida, No. 3 Michigan, No. 5 Kansas and No. 7 Arizona. There were four newcomers to the rankings: No. 20 Wisconsin, No. 22 Memphis, No. 24 Colorado State and No. 25 Kentucky. Wisconsin, Memphis and Kentucky, the defending national champion, were all ranked early in the season, while Colorado State makes it first appearance in the poll since March 9, 1954. They replace Creighton, Cincinnati, Minnesota and Missouri, the only one of the four not to lose two games last week.
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own game and felt like I served well, returned well. I was happy,” she said. Wozniacki’s father, Piotr, was courtside during the match, counseling her at one point. He returned to the role of coach after the U.S. Open and the 22-year-old Dane said she felt she “needed the calmness” of her inner circle. She fired coach Ricardo Sanchez a year ago after two months on the job. “It felt like I needed just people around me that have always been there. That’s the most important thing for me, that I don’t start feeling unsure,” she said. “I have done so many great results, and I have been where I wanted to be. The main thing is that I have always had the people around me that I trust and a good team around me and people who know me very well. That was the choice I had to make again.”
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of which were designed strictly to please the crowd with fancy ball-handling and passing.” Basketball wasn’t Cohen’s only activity at Pitt. He was on the football squad for two seasons, and the track squad for two seasons. He also was active with many groups and organizations on campus, including his first love, the theater. Cohen and Hyatt were part of several Cap and Gown Show productions, including one called Lipstick. In the show Cohen had one of the male leads. He sang and played the ukulele. He also played one of his own songs, the “Pitt Stomp,” an instrumental. Cohen considered going to New York and pursuing career in the theater following his graduation from Pitt, but returned to Uniontown and became executive vice president of Cohen Furniture of Uniontown and president of Cohen Furniture Co., Brownsville. He remained a fixture in the Uniontown business community for many years, serving as president of the Uniontown Jewish Community Center, the Uniontown Zionist organization, Temple Israel, the Uniontown United Jewish Federation and the Uniontown B’nai B’rith Lodge. Cohen’s activities also included: president of Dandy Dudes Sports Club; Jaycee award; president Uniontown High School Lettermen’s Club and Uniontown High School Booster Club; president Uniontown Exchange Club, president Uniontown Playhouse, six times; president retail division Chamber of Commerce and four times President Salvation Army Advisory Board. He also was known as Uniontown’s favorite toastmaster and did a lot of work on local radio, including some sportscasting duties. In 1964, Cohen was named the Letterman of Distinction by the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Letterman’s Club. When Cohen furniture closed in 1972, he briefly lived in Pittsburgh and the moved to Florida and Birmingham, Ala. He passed away in 1989 at the age of 82. G e o rg e Vo n B e n k o ’ s “Memory Lane” column appears in Tuesday editions of the Herald-Standard. He also hosts a sports talk show on WMBSAM radio from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
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DISTRICT High School Swimming Laurel Highlands, Uniontown at Connellsville, 6 p.m.
ON thE AiR Today MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN: Kentucky at Florida ESPN2: Seton Hall at Rutgers 8 p.m. WMBS-AM: PSU-Mont Alto at PSUFayette 9 p.m. ESPN: Michigan at Michigan St. HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. WPIAL Basketball Pairings Show NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN: N.Y. Rangers at Boston SOCCER 2:30 p.m. FSN: UEFA Champions League, Paris at Valencia 8 p.m. FSN: UEFA Champions League, Celtic vs. Juventus, at Glasgow, Scotland
High schooL WPIAL Basketball Qualifiers GIRLS CLASS AAAA (19 teams) Section 1: Hempfield Spartans (19-3), Penn-Trafford (18-3), Norwin (12-10), Albert Gallatin Colonials (11-11), Latrobe Wildcats (9-12); Section 2: Gateway Gators (17-4), Fox Chapel (16-5), Plum Mustangs (16-5), Franklin Regional (1011), Penn Hills Indians (9-13); Section 3: North Allegheny (19-2), Butler Golden (13-9), Oakland Catholic (9-12), Shaler Titans (11-11); Section 4: Mount Lebanon (20-2), Bethel Park (18-3), Chartiers Valley (15-6), Upper St. Clair (11-11), Baldwin (10-11). CLASS AAA (20 teams) Section 1: Hampton Talbots (17-4), Mars (15-7), Kittanning (9-13), Freeport Yellowjackets (8-12); Section 2: Blackhawk (21-0), Hopewell (19-3), Central Valley (16-4), Ambridge (13-8); Section 3: Uniontown (17-2), Greensburg Salem (16-6), Indiana (15-7), Mount Pleasant (10-12); Section 4: Elizabeth-Forward (20-1), Belle Vernon Leopards (15-6), West Mifflin (9-12), Ringgold (10-10); Section 5: South Park (18-2), Quaker Valley (13-8), South Fayette (13-7), Keystone Oaks (13-8). CLASS AA (24 teams) Section 1: Burrell (19-2), Deer Lakes (18-3), Ford City (13-8), West Shamokin (12-10); Section 2: Mohawk (15-6), Beaver Falls Tigers (13-8), Riverside (13-8), Neshannock (11-10); Section 3: Jeannette (15-6), Greensburg C.C. (16-6), Riverview (13-7), Springdale (11-11); Section 4: Seton-LaSalle Rebels (20-1), Bishop Canevin (18-4), Steel Valley (147), Chartiers-Houston (13-8); Section 5: McGuffey (19-1), Charleroi (15-6), Washington (12-10), South Side Beaver (7-13); Section 6: Beaver (16-3), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (18-4), Avonworth (12-8), Carlynton (12-9). WPIAL CLASS A (18 teams) Section 1: Quigley Spartans (16-5), Union Scotties (11-9), Cornell (11-10), Rochester (11-11); Section 2: Vincentian Academy (21-0), North Catholic (13-8), St. Joseph (10-12); Eden Christian Academy (12-10); Section 3: Avella Eagles (13-8), Carmichaels (19-3), California (14-7), West Greene (12-9), Jefferson-Morgan (9-13); Section 4: Serra Catholic (19-2), Winchester Thurston (11-8), Monessen (9-11), Frazier (9-11), Clairton (7-13). BOYS CLASS AAAA (16 teams) Section 1: Hempfield (16-5), Kiski Area (16-5), Norwin (12-9), Latrobe (12-10); Section 2: Central Catholic (16-5), Gateway (15-5), Fox Chapel (15-6), McKeesport (13-7); Section 3: New Castle (21-0), North Allegheny (18-3), Hampton Talbots (18-4), Seneca Valley (15-7); Section 4: Upper St. Clair (18-3); Bethel Park (17-4), Mount Lebanon (10-12), Canon-McMillan (11-11). CLASS AAA (21 teams) Section 1: Mars (18-3), Kittanning (17-4), Indiana (15-6), Knoch (11-10); Section 2: Beaver (17-3), Central Valley (16-6), Blackhawk (12-9), Ambridge (128); Section 3: Uniontown (16-3), Laurel Highlands (15-6), Mount Pleasant (13-9), Yough (8-13); Section 4: Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (16-6), West Mifflin (15-5), Steel Valley (12-8), Elizabeth-Forward Warriors (12-9), East Allegheny (12-10); Section 5: Chartiers Valley (19-2), Montour (17-4), South Fayette (13-8), South Park (11-9). CLASS AA (26 teams) Section 1: Deer Lakes (16-6), Burrell (15-6), Apollo-Ridge (15-7), West Shamokin (11-9); Section 2: Beaver Falls (193), Neshannock (16-5), Riverside (13-8), Aliquippa (9-12), Mohawk (9-12); Section 3: Greensburg C.C. (20-1), Jeannette (17-4), Serra Catholic (13-7), Shady Side Academy (8-13); Section 4: Seton-LaSalle (20-2), Washington (16-6), Bishop Canevin (10-12), Brentwood (12-9); Section 5: California (18-3), Charleroi (14-6), Brownsville (16-5), Jefferson-Morgan (11-11), Beth-Center (10-11); Section 6: Sto-Rox (14-7), Quaker Valley (18-4), Avonworth (12-9), Northgate (13-8). CLASS A (17 teams) Section 1: Lincoln Park (17-5), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (17-4), Union (16-4), Rochester (7-15), Western Beaver (6-14); Section 2: Vincentian Academy (20-1), North Catholic (14-5), Sewickley Academy (8-12), Quigley (11-11); Section 3: Clairton (13-6), Carmichaels (174), Monessen (9-12), Mapletown (6-16); Section 4: Wilkinsburg (11-9), Trinity Christian (9-12), St. Joseph (9-13), Leechburg (8-12).
Boys Basketball Sum Non-Section 2 7 2 7 — 18 West Greene Mapletown 15 16 26 15 — 72 West Greene: Dustin Shough 7. Mapletown: Kevin Ridgley 28, Dereck Riggleman 17, Ben Boone 12. Records: West Greene (0-15, 0-20), Mapletown (6-16, 3-7). Waynesburg Central 70, Southmoreland 62 Records: Waynesburg Central (0-12, 5-17), Southmoreland (0-12, 0-21).
Girls Basketball Sums Section 5-AA Beth Center 39, Burgettstown 52 Records: Beth Center (1-11, 3-18), Burgettstown (3-19). Non-Section Frazier 42, Yough 31 Records: Frazier (4-6, 10-11), Yough 2-10, 7-15). Monessen 44, Thomas Jefferson 69 Records: Monessen (6-4, 9-12), Thomas Jefferson (5-7, 9-13).
LAtEst LiNE NBA Favorite Points (O/U) Denver 2 (205) MIAMI 11 ½ (200) MEMPHIS 9 (190) 5 (201) Okla City LA LAKERS 9 ½ (201) GOLDEN ST 4 ½ (221)
Underdog TORONTO Portland Sacramento UTAH Phoenix Houston
College Basketball Favorite Points Underdog RUTGERS 4 ½ Seton Hall VIRGINIA 14 Virginia Tech DETROIT 14 ½ Cleveland St Towson JAMES MADISON 2 ½ Valparaiso 1 ½ WRIGHT ST FLORIDA 10 Kentucky Indiana St 4 ½ MISSOURI ST 5 ½ WISC MILWKE Loyola Chicago CINCINNATI 6 Villanova 1 Michigan MICHIGAN ST GEORGIA 2 Alabama
NHL Favorite Goals Underdog NEW JERSEY Even-½ Carolina OTTAWA Even-½ Buffalo Montreal TAMPA BAY Even-½ BOSTON Even-½ NY Rangers FLORIDA Even-½ Washington San Jose NASHVILLE Even-½ WINNIPEG Even-½ Philadelphia CHICAGO ½-1 Anaheim Dallas EDMONTON Even-½ VANCOUVER ½-1 Minnesota Home Team in CAPS
SoccER Champions League SECOND ROUND Today Glasgow Celtic (SCT) vs. Juventus (ITA), 2:45 p.m. Valencia (SPN) vs. Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), 2:45 p.m. Wednesday Real Madrid (SPN) vs. Manchester United (ENG), 2:45 p.m. Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) vs. Borussia Dortmund (GER), 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Barcelona vs. AC Milan, 3:45 p.m. Schalke vs. Galatasaray, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal, 3:45 p.m. Malaga vs. Porto, 3:45 p.m.
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BASEBALL Frontier League JOLIET SLAMMERS: Signed RHP Brett Zawacki to a contract extension. Placed C Josh Lyon on the suspended list. Released RHP Alex Thieroff. ROCKFORD RIVERHAWKS: Traded C Mike Thomas to Kansas City (AA) for a player to be named. SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS: Signed RHP Tyler Ware to a contract extension. Signed OF Bobby Martin. United League S AN ANGELO COLTS: Traded OF J.J. Sherrill and OF Jamar Walton to Newark (Can-Am) for future considerations. FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO: Released LB Nick Barnett and S George Wilson. DALLAS: Signed G Charlie Bryant and DT Nick Hayden to their reserve/future contracts. DETROIT: Named Jennifer Cadicamo vice president of marketing and partnership activation, Wade Martin vice president, corporate partnerships and Ben Manges director of corporate communications. MINNESOTA: Signed DB Roderick Williams. N.Y. GIANTS: Signed CB Terrell Thomas. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM: Recalled D Nate Guenin from Norfolk (AHL) BOSTON: Assigned F Jamie Tardif and F Lane MacDermid to Providence (AHL). DALLAS: Recalled F Antoine Roussel from (AHL). PITTSBURGH: Assigned D Joe Morrow to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). ST. LOUIS: Assigned G Jake Allen to Peoria (AHL). Activated G Jaroslav Halak from injured reserve. Reassigned G Paul Karpowich from Peoria to Evansville (ECHL). American Hockey League N ORFOLK ADMIRALS: Released D Kyle Bushee and D Sacha Guimond from their professional tryout contracts. SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE: Recalled D Josh McFadden from Cincinnati (ECHL). Released D Mike Marcou from his professional tryout contact and will return to Greenville (ECHL).
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1. Rory McIlroy NIR 2. Tiger Woods USA 3. Luke Donald ENG 4. Brandt Snedeker USA 5. Justin Rose ENG 6. Louis Oosthuizen SAF 7. Adam Scott AUS 8. Lee Westwood ENG 9. Bubba Watson USA 10. Phil Mickelson USA 11. Ian Poulter ENG 12. Jason Dufner USA 13. Steve Stricker USA 14. Sergio Garcia ESP 15. Keegan Bradley USA 16. Charl Schwartzel SAF 17. Dustin Johnson USA 17. Webb Simpson USA 19. Graeme McDowell NIR SWE 20. Peter Hanson 21. Nick Watney USA 22. Matt Kuchar USA 23. Bo Van Pelt USA 24. Ernie Els SAF 25. Zach Johnson USA 26. Hunter Mahan USA 27. Martin Kaymer GER 28. Jim Furyk USA 29. Branden Grace SAF 30. Jamie Donaldson WAL 31. G. Fernandez-Castano ESP SCO 32. Paul Lawrie 33. Rickie Fowler USA 34. Carl Pettersson SWE 35. Francesco Molinari ITA 36. Bill Haas USA 37. Scott Piercy USA 38. Robert Garrigus USA 39. Nicolas Colsaerts BEL 40. Thorbjorn Olesen DEN 41. George Coetzee SAF 42. Ryan Moore USA 43. Jason Day AUS 44. Matt Manassero ITA 45. John Senden AUS 46. Hiroyuki Fujita JPN
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1937 — Cleveland is granted an NFL franchise. The Rams play in Cleveland for nine years before moving to Los Angeles. After the 1994 season, the Rams move to St. Louis. 1958 — Boston’s Bill Russell scores 18 points and grabs 41 rebounds to lead the Celtics to a 119-101 victory over the Syracuse Nationals. 1968 — Jean-Claude Killy of France wins the men’s giant slalom in the Winter Olympics at Grenoble, his second gold medal en route to the Alpine triple crown. 1972 — The Soviet Union ice hockey team wins the gold medal with a 5-2 victory over Czechoslovakia at the Winter Olympics. The United States is awarded the silver because it had beaten and tied Czechoslovakia. 1993 — The San Jose Sharks tie an NHL record by losing 17 straight games, the latest a 6-0 defeat by the Edmonton Oilers. 1997 — Morocco’s Hicham el Guerrouj breaks indoor track’s oldest record, winning the mile in 3 minutes, 48.45 at the Flanders meet held in Ghent, Belgium. Ireland’s Eamonn Coghlan ran 3:49.78 in 1983 in New York. 2005 — Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia sets a world record in the indoor pole vault, clearing 15 feet, 11 3/4 inches at the “Pole Vault Stars” event in Kiev, Ukraine. Isinbayeva breaks the mark of 15-11 1/4 she set last year at the world indoor championships in Budapest. 2007 — Duke, saddled by its first fourgame losing skid in 11 years, falls out of The Associated Press poll for the first time since the end of the 1995-96 season. The Blue Devils had been in the media poll for 200 straight weeks — the second longest streak behind UCLA’s record 221 weeks. 2010 — Nodar Kumaritashvili, a 21-year-old men’s Olympic luger from the country of Georgia, dies after a crash during training for the Vancouver Games. 2012 — American Hannah Kearney wins her 15th straight World Cup moguls event at the World Cup event in Beida Lake, China. Kearney breaks downhill great Ingemar Stenmark’s all-discipline record for consecutive FIS World Cup victories. Stenmark won 14 straight giant slaloms in 1978-80. Kearney’s streak began in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Jan. 22, 2011.
Record Pts Prv 1. Indiana (26) 21-3 1,559 1 2. Duke (20) 21-2 1,515 4 3. Miami (17) 19-3 1,499 8 4. Michigan 21-3 1,428 3 23-2 1,371 6 5. Gonzaga (2) 6. Syracuse 20-3 1,293 9 7. Florida 19-3 1,286 2 8. Michigan St. 20-4 1,178 12 9. Arizona 20-3 1,062 7 19-4 1,012 13 10. Kansas St. 11. Butler 20-4 943 14 12. Louisville 19-5 842 11 13. Ohio St. 17-6 828 10 14. Kansas 19-4 823 5 15. Georgetown 17-4 679 20 16. Pittsburgh 20-5 591 23 17. Oklahoma St. 17-5 587 22 18. Marquette 17-5 493 24 19. New Mexico 20-4 433 15 20. Wisconsin 17-7 305 — 21. Notre Dame 19-5 264 25 22. Memphis 20-3 193 — 23. Oregon 19-5 137 19 24. Colorado St. 19-4 125 — 25. Kentucky 17-6 87 —
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf New York 32 17 .653 — 7-3 L-1 19-7 13-10 20-9 Brooklyn 30 22 .577 3½ 5-5 W-1 18-10 12-12 23-11 Boston 27 24 .529 6 6-4 L-1 19-9 8-15 16-16 Philadelphia 22 28 .440 10½ 5-5 L-1 16-13 6-15 13-14 Toronto 19 32 .373 14 4-6 W-2 13-13 6-19 10-17 Southeast W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Miami 34 14 .708 — 8-2 W-5 22-3 12-11 16-9 Atlanta 27 22 .551 7½ 5-5 L-1 17-9 10-13 17-13 Washington 15 35 .300 20 6-4 W-4 11-14 4-21 8-22 Orlando 15 36 .294 20½ 1-9 W-1 9-17 6-19 6-26 Charlotte 12 39 .235 23½ 2-8 W-1 7-19 5-20 9-19 Central W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Indiana 31 21 .596 — 5-5 L-2 20-5 11-16 19-12 Chicago 30 21 .588 ½ 5-5 L-1 15-12 15-9 23-9 Milwaukee 25 25 .500 5 3-7 L-4 13-12 12-13 19-14 Detroit 20 33 .377 11½ 4-6 L-1 14-15 6-18 16-17 Cleveland 16 36 .308 15 6-4 L-2 9-15 7-21 12-19 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf San Antonio 41 12 .774 — 9-1 W-2 22-2 19-10 22-8 Memphis 32 18 .640 7½ 6-4 W-2 20-8 12-10 18-13 Houston 28 25 .528 13 6-4 L-1 18-8 10-17 11-19 Dallas 22 28 .440 17½ 5-5 W-2 14-9 8-19 13-19 New Orleans 18 34 .346 22½ 4-6 W-1 8-15 10-19 9-23 Northwest W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Oklahoma City 39 12 .765 — 7-3 W-4 23-3 16-9 27-6 Denver 33 19 .635 6½ 9-1 L-1 22-3 11-16 22-11 Utah 28 24 .538 11½ 5-5 L-2 19-6 9-18 15-18 Portland 25 26 .490 14 5-5 L-3 17-8 8-18 16-15 Minnesota 19 30 .388 19 2-8 W-1 12-12 7-18 11-18 Pacific W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf L.A. Clippers 37 17 .685 — 5-5 W-2 20-5 17-12 24-9 Golden State 30 21 .588 5½ 4-6 L-4 16-6 14-15 15-16 L.A. Lakers 24 28 .462 12 7-3 L-1 15-10 9-18 13-18 Sacramento 19 33 .365 17 3-7 W-2 14-12 5-21 8-21 Phoenix 17 35 .327 19 3-7 L-3 12-13 5-22 10-20 Monday’s Results Minnesota 100, Cleveland 92 New Orleans 105, Detroit 86 Charlotte 94, Boston 91 San Antonio 103, Chicago 89 L.A. Clippers 107, Philadelphia 90 Washington 102, Milwaukee 90 Brooklyn 89, Indiana 84, OT Atlanta at Dallas, (n) Today’s Games Denver at Toronto, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Utah, 9 p.m. Portland at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m. Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games San Antonio at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Chicago at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Toronto at New York, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Denver at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Houston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
USA Today Top 25 Record Pts Pvs 1. Duke (18) 21-2 744 4 2. Indiana (6) 21-3 717 1 3. Gonzaga (1) 23-2 681 6 4. Miami (5) 19-3 674 11 5. Michigan (1) 21-3 663 3 6. Florida 19-3 628 2 7. Syracuse 20-3 608 9 8. Michigan State 20-4 582 8 20-3 491 7 9. Arizona 10. Butler 20-4 460 14 11. Kansas State 19-4 455 15 12. Louisville 19-5 393 12 13. Kansas 19-4 364 5 14. Ohio State 17-6 353 10 15. Georgetown 17-4 329 21 16. Oklahoma State 17-5 259 24 17. Pittsburgh 20-5 246 25 18. New Mexico 20-4 203 16 19. Wisconsin 17-7 150 — 20. Marquette 17-5 144 — 21. Notre Dame 19-5 140 — 22. San Diego State 18-5 120 25 23. Creighton 20-5 102 13 24. Colorado State 19-4 79 — 25. Memphis 20-3 76 —
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Cal U pair honored California University of Pa. freshmen Lindsay Reicoff and Alex Sagl were named to the all-tournament team at the UNC Pembroke Invitational on Sunday. The Vulcans went 5-0 in the season-opening invitational, and the honored pair pitched the squad to four of those wins. They were also productive at the plate with a combined 13 RBI and 11 runs scored. Reicoff batted .625 (10for-16) with seven RBI, while going 2-0 in 12 innings of work. She earned a complete-game victory against the host squad, allowing two earned runs and seven hits in seven innings. Reicoff went 3-for-4 with a double and RBI against Concord, had two hits and two RBI against UNC Pembroke, and capped her weekend with a pair of hits, including a solo home run and two RBI in the second game against the host team. Sagl was 2-0 with a 0.68 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 10.1 innings of relief. She had a .462 average (6-for-13) with a triple, one home run and six RBI. The Vulcans return to action this weekend in the Shaw (N.C.) Tournament in Raleigh, N.C.
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PAC recognizes Jennings Waynesburg University sophomore Patrick Jennings was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week. Jennings put the finishing touches on the Yellow Jackets’ 24-9 win at Thiel last Wednesday with he pinned the Tomcats’ Jake Trillow in 4:37. The Yellow Jackets return to the mat this Friday in the PAC Championships.
Hoyas beat Marquette Momentum-shifting technical propels Georgetown to 63-55 victory WASHINGTON (AP) — Otto Porter scored 11 of his 21 points after a momentumshifting technical foul on Marquette coach Buzz Williams, and No. 15 Georgetown won a stop-and-start game of turnovers and whistles Monday night, beating the 18th-ranked Golden Eagles 63-55 to move into a tie for second in the Big East. Porter scored Georgetown’s next six points after Williams was whistled while arguing an out-of-bounds call along the baseline with 12:13 to play. The Golden Eagles had cut a 10-point halftime deficit to three, but the Hoyas went on an 8-1 run immediately after the technical, and Marquette didn’t get closer than eight points the rest of the way. Georgetown scored 24 points off Marquette’s 19 turnovers, and Markel Starks added 16 points for the Hoyas (18-4, 8-3 Big East), who won their sixth straight and avenged a 49-48 loss at Marquette on Jan. 5. Jamil Wilson scored 13 points to lead the Golden Eagles (17-6, 8-3), who fell into a tie with Georgetown behind conference-leader Syracuse (8-2). Chris Otule scored eight of Marquette’s first 11 points, but had only three the rest of the game. Georgetown won despite going nearly 7 minutes without a field goal to start the second half. The Hoyas went 9 for 24 from the field in the second half, but they compensated by making 11 of 17 free throws in a half that had 24 combined fouls. With both teams playing aggressive defense and the officials calling a tight game, the flow was practically nonexistent. Instead of trading baskets, the Hoyas and Golden Eagles were swapping some combination of turnovers, steals and offensive fouls.
Maples roll over West Greene USGA By the Herald-Standard
The boys from Mapletown had little trouble with winless West Greene Monday night as the Maples cruised to easy an victory, 72-18, in nonsection play. Kevin Ridgley had an impressive 28 points
for Mapletown (6-16, 3-7) in the victory. Dereck Riggleman finished with 17 points and Ben Boone added 12. The lone bright spot for Mapletown (0-15, 0-20) was Dustin Shough, who finished with 8 points. In other local boys action, Waynesburg Central topped Southmoreland, 70-62.
NBA roundup
Bobcats upend Celtics, 94-91 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Byron Mullens had 25 points and 18 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats defeated Boston 94-91 Monday night to snap the Celtics’ seven-game winning streak. Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Celtics, but missed a key 18-footer that would have given Boston the lead late in the game. Paul Pierce and Avery Bradley had chances to send the game into overtime in the final seconds, but missed open 3-pointers. Ramon Sessions had 19 points for the Bobcats, including the go-ahead jumper from 18 feet with 25.7 seconds left. Kemba Walker had 18 points, six assists and six rebounds, and Gerald Henderson chipped in with 16 points.
Nets 89, Pacers 84, OT
Clippers 70, 76ers 90
INDIANAPOLIS — Brook Lopez scored 25 points and Brooklyn opened overtime on a 9-3 run to pull away from Indiana. The Nets (30-22) ended a five-game losing streak at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and won for just the second time in six games overall despite playing without injured guard Deron Williams. Indiana (31-21) lost its second straight home game in overtime, the losses coming on the heels of a 15-game home winning streak. George Hill scored 22 points and Roy Hibbert added 12 on a night the Pacers shot just 34.4 percent from the field and All-Star Paul George finished with five points.
PHILADELPHIA — Chris Paul had 21 points and 11 assists, Blake Griffin scored 20 points and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jamal Crawford also scored 20 points and Matt Barnes had 11 for the Pacific Divisionleading Clippers. Eric Bledsoe scored 10 points while DeAndre Jordan grabbed 10 rebounds.
Spurs 103, Bulls 89 CHICAGO — Kawhi Leonard had a career-high 26 points and Danny Green scored 18, helping the short-handed San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls without their three biggest stars.
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FAR HILLS, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Golf Association is adding its first championship in more than 25 years, getting rid of the U.S. Amateur Public Links in favor of a U.S. Amateur FourBall Championship to meet what it says is a trend at the state and regional level. The Four-Ball Championship — one tournament for men, one for women — will start in 2015. Adding these two tournaments means the end of two others, however. That includes the U.S. Amateur Public Links, which dates to 1922 and has a list of winners that includes Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark and Brandt Snedeker. Also being abandoned is the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links, where Michelle Wie made history in 2003 at age 13 as the youngest winner of a USGA championship for adults. USGA vice president Thomas O’Toole Jr. said the better-ball format for the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship should lend to more exciting golf. He also said it was gaining in popularity, with more than 150 tournaments using the format in state and regional competitions last year. The sites for 2015 events have not been determined. The USGA said there would be no age restriction for teams in the Four-Ball Championship, and that players do not have to belong to the same club, or even come from the same state or country. There will be 36 holes of stroke-play competition — counting the better score of the two players on each hole — before the field is reduced to 32 teams for the fourballs format in match play. The U.S. Amateur Public Links is the fourth-oldest USGA event, and the winner gets an invitation to the Masters. It was created to provide a championship for amateur golfers from public courses, because at the time, the U.S. Amateur was only for players from USGA member clubs. The U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links began in 1977. The last time the USGA added a championship to its roster was in 1987 with the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
NHL roundup
Hurricanes send Isles to 5th-straight loss UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Alexander Semin netted his 200th NHL goal and Jiri Tlusty scored twice and had two assists for the Carolina Hurricanes, who scored four third-period goals and overcame three deficits and a poor night of penalty-killing to send the New York Islanders to their fifth straight loss, 6-4 on Monday. Semin got help on his milestone goal as his shot from the right-wing boards hit the helmet of Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic and caromed off the post past goalie Rick DiPietro at 5:33 of the third period.
Blue Jackets 6, Sharks 2 COLUMBUS, Ohio — After the Columbus Blue Jackets’ biggest offensive outburst of the season, forward Brandon Dubinsky was asked if he saw it coming. “Something had to give, right?” he said. Dubinsky had a goal and an assist and Associated Press the Blue Jackets dominated against the St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott and Wade Redden (6) watch as the puck bounces off NHL’s stingiest defense in a victory over the crossbar while Los Angeles Kings’ Kyle Clifford (left) skates by during the first period of the San Jose Shark.
Maple Leafs 5, Flyers 2 TORONTO — Colton Orr and Matt Frattin scored goals 28 seconds apart in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs earned a win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Dion Phaneuf, Clarke MacArthur and James van Riemsdyk, against his former team, also scored for Toronto. But the win came at a cost. James Reimer stopped 12 shots before being
Monday’s in St. Louis.
replaced by Ben Scrivens early in the second period with what appeared to be a left leg injury. Reimer stayed down before being helped to the locker room without putting any weight on his left leg. The Leafs described the injury as a “lower-body injury.” Scrivens finished with 32 saves. Wayne Simmonds and Tye McGinn scored for Philadelphia. Ilya Bryzgalov made 10 saves on 14 shots before being
replaced by Brian Boucher after MacArthur’s goal at 6:15 of the second. Boucher finished with nine stops the rest of the way.
Blue Jackets 6, Sharks 2 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Brandon Dubinsky had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets had their biggest offensive output of the season against the NHL’s stingiest defense in a victory over the San Jose Sharks.
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Horoscope In coming months, you are likely to develop a closer involvement with a loyal friend who has a great deal of clout in a number of areas. This person’s popularity will result in some exciting new friendships. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Small factors could have more significance than usual in your commercial or financial dealings. All those pennies you save or make will really add up. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Even though you might not be aware of the weight that your words carry, your thoughts and suggestions will have a strong,
constructive impact on persons with whom you’re involved. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Certain confidential information you become privy to can be used to everyone’s advantage, especially yours. It behooves you to keep it to yourself for the time being. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Try to associate with friends whose views and opinions parallel yours. Valuable information can be exchanged through a number of frank discussions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You’re likely to discover
that if confronted by a challenge, you’ll be able to work it out much quicker in front of an appreciative audience than you would alone. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — It’s important that you treat any team effort extremely seriously, whether it involves a sport or a business. Your opponents will be playing to win, so you had better be as well. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you’ve been anxious to get the support of someone about a change that you’d like to make, this is the day to do it. Spell out all the details, even
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much pleasure for you. You’re apt to find far more enjoyment in well-planned activities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A great deal of valuable information can be attained by observing how a successful friend handles his or her relationships. The techniques used by your pal can be tailored to fit you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If you decide to pay a surprise visit to an old friend whom you haven’t seen in a long time, you’ll be welcomed. Your pal will be glad for the opportunity to catch up.
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Geoff Johns stepping down as Green Lantern writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Writer Geoff Johns has taken DC Entertainment’s Green Lantern and its associated characters through brightest day and blackest night, but after nine years of scripting tales about the galactic police force whose rings are powered by will, he’s leaving the series in May with issue No. 20 to focus on the Justice League and its related titles. In doing so, Johns is stepping away from the characters that he first tackled in the pages of “Rebirth,” a six-issue miniseries drawn by Ethan Van Sciver in 2004-2005, that brought characters such as Hal Jordan, Guy
Gardner, Kyle Raner and John Stewart back to the forefront while revisiting the six-decade history of the Green Lantern Corps. “I’m really proud of all the stuff we’ve built with Green Lantern — from Larfleeze to the different corps,” Johns told The Associated Press about his decision. “The universe has expanded and will live well past my run,” the writer said. It was more than just telling another story, but really giving back to the character by expanding and adding to their mythology.” Now, after nine years
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of writing about Green Lantern, as well as the assorted heroes and villains, along with helping retool their origins for DC’s 2011 revamp dubbed “The New 52,” Johns said he’d reached a point in the current story to step away and let someone else take over the writing. “I was getting to an end point and a story line that made sense for me. I felt like it was time to close my run and focus all my energies on the Justice League corner of the DC Universe,” he said, noting that his stories were collaborative efforts with artists and editors like Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Van Sciver and
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Peter Tomasi. “It was a very, very hard decision. I absolutely love these characters but I felt like I had a story line that really made sense and felt emotionally satisfying and felt very big and very epic,” he said. He’s taking some characters from Green Lantern with him, too, including Simon Baz, a MuslimAmerican Green Lantern that Johns created. Johns, who is DC’s chief creative officer, was guarded in discussing his plans for the publisher’s Justice League books, but said the time was right for him to make them his primary focus.
By Philip Alder
Friedrich Schiller, a German poet, philosopher, historian and playwright who died in 1805, said, “It is easy to give advice from a port of safety.” That would also be easy for me to say. Some declarers, though, instead of working safely in port to make their contract, take risks on the high seas of bad distribution. In this example deal, South is in three no-trump. West leads the heart eight (top of nothing), East wins with his king and shifts to the diamond queen. West correctly wins with his king and returns the 10, East overtaking with his jack. South ducks and wins the next diamond, West and dummy discarding hearts. How should South continue? North’s two-club rebid was New Minor Forcing, indicating at least game-invitational values and asking South to describe his hand further. Two no-trump denied three spades and four hearts. This auction kept dummy’s heart suit hidden momentarily, but resulted in the most damaging defense. Yesterday we saw that when North rebid a game-forcing three hearts, West led a club, the unbid suit. Then South took a safetyplay in spades (cash the ace, followed by low to dummy’s 10) to ensure his contract. Even now it looks as though dummy’s spades will provide the necessary tricks. However, a cautious declarer will cash his club winners first. Here he learns that West started with four hearts (presumably), two diamonds and two clubs. He seems marked with five spades. So declarer cashes his spade ace and plays a spade to dummy’s 10.
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Transit supporters rally for more state funding By Mark Shade Calkins Media
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett is talking about hundreds of millions of dollars in new transportation spending in his proposed 2013-14 budget, but transit proponents don’t like what they’re hearing and many of them took the bus to tell him about it on Monday. Molly Nichols, a volunteer with Pittsburghers for Public Transit, told about 200 transit operators and customers from her city, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and elsewhere that people have a right to public transit. “Bus lines and transit lines are our lifelines,” Nichols said in between the chants she led. “We use them to get to school, to work, to the doctor’s office, to churches, to shops … and current transit service is not efficient or affordable for our residents.”
She said public transportation operators are facing a severe funding crisis that needs more attention from the governor and lawmakers. Budget cuts, she said, have forced changes in mass transit service, which force people to drive or worse. “I hear from people who’ve had to quit their jobs or move or choose not to go to school because they could no longer get a bus or transit from their neighborhood,” Nichols said. Carolyn Kemp, a 28-year old resident of Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, said the cutbacks are causing day-to-day problems for riders like her. “Every day that I try to catch the bus, three or four go by that are too full to pick me up. This is ridiculous,” Kemp said. Finding new transportation funding is one of the major
proposals Corbett made last week when he unveiled his financial blueprint for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. He’s facing criticism because the chief funding source for that new revenue, $1.8 billion over five years, would be the gradual elimination of a tax on wholesale oil distributors. Opponents are saying that increase, which could be as high as 28 cents per gallon by the end of its phase out, would be passed on to motorists when they fill up at the pump. By the fifth year of that plan, Corbett told lawmakers last week that an extra $250 million would go to transit while the balance would help to improve roads, bridges, airports, railways, turnpike expansion projects, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. “Transportation is the bloodstream of our economy. If it fails, our economy fails,” Corbett said
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then. That language was something the president of the Transportation Workers Union in Philadelphia seized upon in arguing for more transit dollars. “Without supplying enough blood to the stream, that stream will become dry, thereby killing Pennsylvania’s economy,” said John Johnson. Democratic lawmakers like Sen. Jay Costa said his caucus will not consider any proposal that looks to privatize transit. “We’re not going there,” the Pittsburgh Democrat said as rallygoers booed the possibility. “This administration has started by trying to privatize wine and spirit shops. They want to privatize the lottery fund. We’re not going there, and we sure as hell are not going to let them privatize mass transit.” The only recent talk about the
potential privatization of public transit happened last summer when Corbett signed House Bill 10 into law. The measure, now known as Act 61, allows private companies and other regional transit systems to compete against the Port Authority of Allegheny County to offer transit services in the Pittsburgh area. Rep. John Taylor, a Republican Philadelphia lawmaker who represents voters in the mass transitdependent 177th district, said he supports additional funding but said privatization is news to him. “I haven’t heard about privatization in my caucus. There won’t be any ties to anything. We’re going to fund it correctly. We’re going to fund it for the right reasons. Keep up the fight,” Taylor said. Mark Shade: mshade@calkinsmedia.com or 267-326-3129
Fayette County Growth Fund announces 2012 awardees By Patty Yauger pyauger@heraldstandard.com
Several area organizations seeking to revitalize their community or tell the story of the region’s history were recipients of the 2012 Fayette Community Growth Fund grant. Marilyn J. McDaniel, Community Foundation of Fayette County executive director, Valerie Bacharach, Community Foundation board chairman, and Cathy McCollom, of McCollum Development Strategies and the growth fund officer, announced the recipients during a ceremony Monday at the Community Foundation offices. The Brownsville Free Public Library and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) each received an $8,000 grant to carry out their endeavors, while the Friendship Hill Association and the National Road Heritage Corridor received $3,000 and $2,500, respectively, for their projects. The growth fund is a pooled fund of the community foundation and supported by several benefactors, including The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, the Eberly Foundation, First Niagara Bank, PNC Wealth Management and state Department of Community and Economic Development along with an anonymous donor. McCollum said that the growth fund grants are to aid organizations in pre-planning and analysis of a prospective project to determine its viability.
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The Fayette Community Growth Fund awarded four grants Monday to various organizations. Accepting the grants from Valerie Bacharach, Community Foundation of Fayette County board chairwoman (center) were (from left) Brad Clemenson, Pennsylvania Environmental Council; Donna Holdorf, National Road Heritage Corridor; Bacharach; Kristina Haluska, Brownsville Free Public Library; and Beth Reseter, Friendship Hill Association.
“It allows for the opportunity to take a great economic development, community revitalization idea and give it a start,” she said. “Many times the most difficult aspect in development planning is the pre-development funding to test the idea and pull in other resources to get the idea off the ground.” During the past four years, dozens of projects have been undertaken, due in part to the growth fund grant program that has distributed about $2.5 million, added McCollum. “This has been a successful program,” she said.
Kristina Haluska, Brownsville library director, said that the 85-year-old library building that is situated next to Dunlap Creek is in need of expansion and its surrounding property in need of landscaping and stabilization. The first phase is to clear the property adjacent to the creek. The grant will help prepare design plans for the project. Haluska said that the project coincides with the development of a downtown park project and other endeavors to revitalize the historic district.
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“It will give the downtown a fresh look,” she said. The Friendship Hill Association will continue its work to construct signage at the entrance to Point Marion and to complete some landscaping with its grant, said Beth Reseter, association secretary. Point Marion is home to the Albert Gallatin mansion, known as Friendship Hill. Gallatin was the longest serving secretary of the U.S. Treasury. Friendship Hill is a national historic site. Reseter said that Point
Marion has made great strides in its endeavors to improve the borough, including the construction of a community park, development of the Sheepskin Trail and improvements along the Monongahela River. The National Road Heritage Corridor (NRHC) will utilize its grant to help Brownsville community and civic leaders in their initiative to improve the historic community. Donna Holdorf, NRHC executive director, said that on April 20 the contingent will travel to Blairsville, Hollidaysburg and Greensburg to learn how the officials and redevelopment authority representatives were able to revitalize their respective communities, restore riverbanks and make improvements through collaborative relationships. Brad Clemenson, PEC senior project manager, said that the growth fund grant will allow the organization to undertake a feasibility study for the restoration of historic coke ovens near the Great Allegheny Passage near Connellsville. “There have been many people that have expressed interest in this project,” said Clemenson. “The steel industry would have never developed without the coal from Fayette County coal fields. “We need to preserve and interpret this important story.” McDaniel, meanwhile, said that over the years the fund has helped communities, agencies and organizations move their projects forward and grow. “We must preserve these bits and pieces of history,” she said.
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Poll: Majority favors liquor store privatization By Mark Shade
administration is predicting will come in the switch from 80 years of state control to a free market HARRISBURG — No matter operation would be poured into where you live in Pennsylvania, an educational block grant that a new poll says a majority of school districts can use to make your neighbors favor Gov. Tom improvements. Corbett’s proposal to privatize Even with what appears to be the state’s liquor business and the majority support of Pennsylallow the sale of beer and wine in vanians, Corbett is pressing his grocery and convenience stores. case for additional support. The poll, paid for by the Surrounded by business and conservative Commonwealth education leaders, as well as Foundation and conducted by Republican state lawmakers, Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz Corbett on Tuesday showed & Associates, a California-based school districts just how much public policy opinion research they would receive if the General company, found that 60 percent Assembly adopts his plan. of Pennsylvanians favor Corbett’s Money from his Passport for proposal and 35 percent oppose Learning Block Grant would it. range from $22,000 in the Austin “They’re screaming loud Area School District in Potter and clear with broad biparCounty to $33 million for the tisan support for a last call for Philadelphia City School District. government-sold alcohol,” said Funding, Corbett said, would be Matthew Brouillette, the founawarded based on a district’s dation’s president and chief exenrollment, student population ecutive officer. characteristics, and wealth. The poll queried 800 people “It’s time to change the statewide and has a margin system,” Corbett told reporters. of error of plus or minus 3.5 For the first time since he propercent. posed the liquor store sell-off, the Of those who said they approve governor said it is possible the Corbett’s proposal, 40 percent Legislature, if it opts to approve said they strongly favor it and 20 liquor privatization, will decide percent said they strongly oppose to put the money in transporit. tation or in the money-sucking Republicans favored the govstate pension system. ernor’s idea 69 percent to 26 Corbett rejected criticism that percent. Democrats were 52 he is linking the betterment of percent in favor and 43 percent education with the sale of wine opposed. and spirit stores. Independents favored the “It’s not linking. It’s just, privatization of the state-con‘Here’s our suggestion’,” he said. trolled liquor system 71-25. The House of Representative’s Corbett wants to auction 1,200 Republican leader, Rep. Mike licenses to give consumers more Turzai, said it could be at least places to shop for their beer and two months before the bill for alcohol. privatizing the liquor stores is The $1 billion profit his considered by his chamber. Calkins Media
By then, Corbett said it’s anybody’s guess what privatization looks like or how much school districts will receive if privatization is still breathing. “This is the tip of the iceberg; the first batter in a nine-inning baseball game. It’s a long way to go,” he said. Asked what would happen if privatization fails once the game is over, Corbett said he would not say. “I’m not going to negotiate against myself in public,” he said. He may not have to worry about negotiating against himself. If poll numbers are correct, momentum appears to be building for the sell-off of the Pennsylvania government-controlled alcohol business. A Keystone Poll released earlier this month by Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster said 53 percent of registered voters favored privatization. Fueling the jump to 60 percent support in the Commonwealth Foundation survey, pollster Paul Maslin explained, is Pennsylvania drinkers who have not grown up with having to buy booze in state stores and beer distributorships. Two-thirds of the people aged 18 to 39 said they favor privatization, Maslin said, while 53 percent of people 60 years old and older support the proposal. The biggest supporters of the governor’s plan, though, are the people who buy booze. “They are unlikely to be dissuaded from that point of view because their own experience and their own willingness to have a new system is, obviously, helping to drive this information,” Maslin said.
Lottery deal
Teacher sued in assault wants With clock ticking on review, litigation stayed
governor says he needs answer
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Wienk’s actions because she is employed by IU1. A special education Additionally, Fitzteacher in Brownsville patrick wrote in the By Mark Shade Area School District has answered the questions Kane to suggest that the ongoing form petition that it was not Calkins Media who was sued for alhas asked but is wondering what alleged in the original and legality review is a simple, is taking so long. claim that Savini, Berdar ministerial exercise,” said Kane’s legedly assaulting a HARRISBURG — Newly “From my experience I don’t or the school district “didirector of communications, Ellen student wants a federal elected Attorney General judge to stay the civil recall we ever used, as attorney rectly participated in the Mellody. Kathleen Kane has less than proceedings until the general, the full additional 30 altercation.” “The Office of the Attorney a week to decide whether the criminal case lodged days,” he said. “There is a fiThe suit contended General personnel assigned to Corbett administration’s controagainst her in the matter that Berdar and Savini nancial implication every day review the contract for form and versial contract to privatize the is resolved. that … the contract doesn’t get had a responsibility legality has years of experience management of the Pennsylvania signed.” Deanne Wienk, to train Wienk and inserving under several attorneys Lottery meets her approval. While the Camelot contract vestigate allegations of general and is reviewing the con- 52, of California was Corbett said on Tuesday he charged with simple will expire unless the company abuse made about her. tract for form and legality — not would like an answer soon. assault for allegedly agrees to an extension, officials A similar motion was politics or policy,” Mellody said. The lottery entered into a slamming against said Kane’s window for review filed on behalf of IU1 by Corbett reiterated his belief 20-year contract with a British the wall and choking resets when she receives inits attorney, Joseph L. that the Camelot deal is legal. company, Camelot Global SerShawn Hriscisce, now formation from the governor’s Luvara. Kane’s approval might not be vices, to take over the operation a 6th-grade student, at administration. His motion also the only obstacle standing in the of the state’s multibillion-dollar Corbett said he can’t remember way of the United Kingdom com- Cardale Elementary argued that the boy’s lottery program. School on May 9. The how often his office asked for parents, who were pany’s arrival in Pennsylvania. In exchange, Camelot promised changes in contracts when he boy’s parents sued identified in the suit as Treasurer Rob McCord said last to return to Pennsylvania $34 was reviewing them as attorney Shawn H. and Christine month he would block payment of Wienk, the district billion in profit over the life of the general, but he said those times Intermediate Unit 1, C., cannot name themthe contract even if the attorney agreement. district Superintendent only dealt with form and legality selves as plaintiffs in the general approves the pact. The pending deal stirred the Dr. Philip Savini Jr. and matter. questions when they were sought. “I not only have policy conire of Democratic lawmakers. A Cardale principal Frank “It is not what you would perThe suit alleged that cerns about there being only one recent Keystone Poll found only Berdar. sonally like to see in a contract. It bidder (Camelot) and about this Hriscisce, a fifth-grade 18 percent of registered voters fa- is not politically what you would In a motion filed student at the school, not being, potentially, the most vored Corbett’s plan to work with like to see in a contract. If the Monday, Wienk’s atwas waiting in a line efficient thing in the world for Camelot. torney, Paul D. Krepps, contract before you is in form, is to go to back to his getting the most revenues for Kane acknowledged receipt of requested a stay in the legal, then you have the duty as classroom after lunch great causes related to seniors,” the contract on Jan. 16. She has civil litigation, “pending when Wienk told the attorney general to say so,” the McCord said at a Jan. 24 press until Saturday to announce if the outcome of the governor said. students to be quiet. conference. the contract can be approved for criminal prosecution.” Kane’s office chafed at CorThe filing alleged that “I may be legally prohibited form and legality. The criminal case is cur- Wienk choked Hriscisce, bett’s statement later in the day. from processing this payment,” Corbett said his administration rently in Fayette County slammed him against “It is disingenuous for anyone he said. Court, where Wienk is a brick wall and held scheduled for a pretrial him there for about five in April. seconds. Krepps indicated in The suit alleged the motion that he and Hriscisce was taken to Wienk would participate the hospital and has conin mediation, but asked tinued to seek medical By Steve Ferris prepare a list of businesses that throughout the city from noon to a judge to relieve him of treatment and therapy sferris@heraldstandard.com could be asked to contribute. 4 p.m. May 18 during the National filing any answer to the for post-concussion The new grant and match Road Festival. complaint or conduct syndrome and a cerThe Uniontown Downtown would replace the four-year, The event would be the first discovery on her behalf. vical neck sprain, and Business District Authority $160,000 grant and $96,500 local held in the city during the festival The other parties to continues to suffer from (DBDA) has received a $60,000 match that funded the Main for at least the last eight or nine the suit on Monday filed depression and nightexit grant to operate its Main Street program through the end years, said Donna Holdorf, DBDA motions to dismiss the mares. According to Street program and a $30,000 of last year. chairwoman National Road Corcivil action. court paperwork, the grant for a facade renovation Businesses in the central ridor executive director, adding On behalf of the disboy is now being homeprogram. business district interested in that this year marks the festival’s trict, Berdar and Savini, schooled because Wienk DBDA officials on Tuesday renovating their facades can 40th anniversary. attorney Michael Fitzis still teaching, despite discussed contacting businesses apply for grants of up to $5,000, Activities include tours of patrick argued they being charges criminally about contributing to the required which they would have to match. historic buildings such as the were not liable for in the case. $60,000 match for the exit grant The DBDA must approve reno- Fayette County Courthouse, from the state Department of vation designs before any work Fayette Building, State Theatre Community and Economic Devel- begins and businesses receive Center for the Arts and several HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania opment (DCED). reimbursement from the $30,000 churches; an antique car show; an Board members said they grant, which also came from antique quilt show and appraisal; House of Representatives is sending the state Senate several bills aimed at improving the safety of children. would contact businesses inside the DCED, for their share of the live music; a re-enactment and The House voted unanimously Tuesday to help set and outside of the central project cost after the work is fin- history program and sidewalk up child advocacy centers, to make judges more aware business district. ished, McLaughlin said. sales. when a child has been the subject of a protection from Main Street manager Jeff In other business, the DBDA The wagon train will travel abuse order. McLaughlin said he would is planning a variety of activities through the city at 2 or 3 p.m.
DBDA receives two state grants
House sends child abuse bills to Senate
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Test to find cause Wife’s fling makes man insecure of incontinence DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a 65-yearold woman with urinary incontinence. My doctor isn’t sure what’s causing it, so I need to have urodynamic testing. What information will this test give my doctor? D E A R READER: Urodynamic testing is a series of tests that evaluate your urinary system in action. A doctor may want to do these tests if the cause of your incontinence isn’t clear. Perhaps your symptoms point toward more than one type of incontinence. Testing is also recommended if standard treatments haven’t helped. The urodynamic test is likely to include one or more of the following procedures: I Uroflowmetry measures the amount of urine you produce and the rate of the flow. A slow flow might indicate an obstruction in the urethra or a weak bladder muscle. I Post-void residual volume measures the amount of urine left in your bladder after you urinate. This is particularly valuable if you’ve had repeated urinary tract infections, if you have a neurological disorder, or if your doctor suspects a blockage is preventing your bladder from emptying properly. I Cystometry monitors how pressure builds up in your bladder as it fills with urine, how much urine your bladder can hold and at what point you feel the urge to urinate. (I’ve put an illustration of this test on my website, AskDoctorK.com.) This test can reveal abnormal contractions or spasms of your bladder muscle; signs of stress incontinence; and evidence that your urethra is unable to close completely. If you have low urine flow, this test can show whether this is due to weak
bladder contractions or a blockage. — Electromyography (EMG) uses small electrode patches to help determine whether your nerves and muscles are working together to properly coordinate the activities of your bladder and urethra. I Cystography is an X-ray test performed during cystometry or uroflowmetry. It can pinpoint the location of a blockage or reveal a urethra that doesn’t close tightly enough. I Video-urodynamic study is a computerized test measuring urine flow and pressure in the bladder and rectum. It may provide useful information about your bladder and urethral function, especially if you have problems urinating. Urodynamic testing can help your doctor pinpoint which of the many possible causes of urinary incontinence you may be suffering from — and thereby identify an effective treatment. Having said that, it also is true that the testing alone often is not sufficient to identify the cause of the incontinence. The medical history and physical examination performed by the doctor also are important. So if your primary care doctor has not talked to you in detail about the problem, or done a physical examination related to the problem, be sure you have a medical history and physical examination by an incontinence specialist before any of this fancy testing is ordered. That will increase the likelihood you’ll get effective treatment. Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.
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Low-cartridge alerts annoying Dear Heloise: You had an article about the HIGH PRICE OF PRINTER INK. This is about printers in general. I love my printer; however, the manufacturer has installed an automatic alert system for when it gets low on ink. Great — now I can go buy another cartridge for when it is empty. My complaint is that it starts alerting me when it is just barely below half and throws two or three screens up that I have to click out of before I can go ahead with the printing project I have. I called the company, and it cannot be reconfigured. I spend many minutes clicking and clicking because the printer thinks I’m low on ink. Believe me, I will never repurchase this brand of printer again. — Sherril Gerard, Santa Ana, Calif. Sherril, that sounds like a pain! This is why it is important, before you buy a printer, to check on the price of refill cartridges. So, in your case, just keep clicking away. This way, you will get the most for your money. — Heloise LOST PHONE Dear Heloise: To help people return my locked phone if I lose it, I make a note with my husband’s cell number on it (“If found, please call _____”) and put its picture in my photo album. I then use that photo as my lock-screen picture. — Bev Calfee, The Villages, Fla. HIDING PASSWORDS Dear Heloise: My friend
hides passwords for her accounts and stuff in a computer file. I told her that this is a terrible idea, because if the computer crashed and she lost her hard drive, no more stored passwords. I told her that I keep all of my passwords in an address book. But they are written in a way that no one except me knows how to read them. There are many different things you can add to a password to make it unknown. — Bobby Jo, via fax This is one reason why you should always “back up” your computer info on a regular basis! — Heloise HANDY CLASP ENVELOPE Dear Heloise: On a recent trip to the hospital with my wife, I took a large clasp envelope. Each time I was handed papers, signed forms or discharge forms, I placed them in the envelope and noted them on the outside of the envelope. When we got home, all of our paperwork was together and available as we needed it. — T.C.H., Little Rock, Ark. PLACE MATS Dear Heloise: I was reading a column and saw the hint where old place mats are used for lining drawers and cabinets. Well, I have been doing this, but mainly for heavy things like mixers and blenders that will scratch the lining I have in my shelves. I usually use clear place mats. By the way, I love reading your columns. — Patricia, Mission Viejo, Calif.
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Dear Annie: Twenty years ago, my wife had an affair with a co-worker. It ended when he moved back to his home state 2,000 miles away. At the time, I asked my wife to go to counseling with me. We made it to one session before she pronounced our marriage “healed.” Sixteen months ago, out of the blue, this same guy contacted my wife via email, and they began communicating. I discovered they were planning to meet in Las Vegas. I begged her not to go, but she was convinced she loved him and had to know if they should be together. The month before her trip, I endured more pain than I’ve ever experienced. I set up counseling sessions for us with separate therapists, arranged a meeting with our pastor and lost 20 pounds from the stress. In the end, this creep flaked out on their Vegas rendezvous, probably because he couldn’t see himself leaving his children for her. She also was reluctant to leave our kids. However, the breakup crushed her, and she initially refused to work on our marriage. Finally, we went to a joint counseling session, but when the therapist made reference to her “profound betrayal,” that was that. My wife refuses to rehash what happened. I’m worried that the only reason she is recommitting to our marriage is because the other man gave up on her. Things just don’t feel the same. She insists she’s
Annie’s Mailbox done with this guy, but who really knows? Is it possible to move forward without dealing with the past? — Torn Up in California Dear Torn: Maybe, but not if your wife is using your marriage as her rebound relationship in order to soothe her heartbreak. That’s a temporary commitment. Refusing to examine the reasons behind her vulnerability to the affair leaves open the possibility of repeating the betrayal — and this is undoubtedly what most worries you. You cannot force your wife to work on this, so please get counseling for yourself, on your own. You need to learn what you can live with. Dear Annie: Nobody ever addresses how someone’s death affects the animals left behind. Dogs especially look forward to the return of their “master” each day with great anticipation. When my husband is away on vacation, our dogs wait at the door for hours and
go through the same ritual each day until he returns. When a loved one dies, the pet has no comprehension that this person is not coming back. When one of our dogs has passed on, we always lovingly place them in an open box where the remaining animal can be alone with the deceased for at least a half-hour. That seems to help them understand and reach closure of some kind. Why can’t we bring the animal to the funeral home or other appropriate setting and let the animal be with their friend one last time? It’s the least we can do for our animal friends who give us unconditional love and companionship without asking for anything in return. — Rocky Mount, Va. Dear Va.: Some funeral homes allow dogs as “comfort animals” for the bereaved. It is likely they would also permit an animal to attend a viewing before the service. It is certainly not an unreasonable request. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
ACS announces plans for Daffodil Days The American Cancer Society Daffodil Days are coming soon. Fayette County residents have until Tuesday, Feb. 19, to place their orders for daffodils. The daffodil is the first flower of spring and because of the American Cancer Society it has been a symbol of hope for cancer patients for the past 40 years. The dollars raised through Daffodil Days enable the American Cancer Society to save more lives with their century of experience. The American Cancer Society offers several daffodil options, including purchasing a bunch of flowers, a box of 50 bunches, a half box of 25 bunches, a vase and a bunch or potted mini-daffodils. This year also marks the addition of Ray O.
Hope, the ninth in a special Boyds Bear collection designed exclusively for the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Bear and Bunch. Patrons will also have the opportunity to give comfort to a child in need in your community be delivering an anonymous Boyds Bear to Project Care. In addition, Gift of Hope offers a chance to deliver an anonymous bunch of daffodils and cancer information to a local cancer patient. To place an order, call the American Cancer Society office at 724-834-9081. Daffodils will be delivered the week of March 18-24. Any business wanting to participate by coordinating orders among employees, or volunteer for the event, contact the American Cancer Society at 724-834-9081.
Black with navy? Community Why not? Derek calendar Lam loves it Camel is big, capes are in and black goes with navy on Derek Lam’s runway BY JOCELYN NOVECK The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — To many of us, a navyand-black outfit might seem a bit of an accident, something resulting from dressing too hastily on a dark morning. Not for designer Derek Lam. He loves the navyblack mix. “It’s one of my favorite combinations,” he said backstage after his fall-winter preview on Sunday. “There’s something very unpretentious about navy, and black is very crisp and stark. The navy breaks up the black. And black gives the navy an urban feel.” And so Lam paired a navy-and-white satin top with a black wool trouser. A navy-and-gray wool jersey T-shirt came with a navy-and-black jacquard trouser, plus black shoes and bag. A felt coat came in navy, black and white wool, covering an ivory lace dress. Another big color on Lam’s runway this season: luxurious camel. A classic, loose coat in camel cashmere opened the show, and a roomy cashmere duffel coat looked glamorous with sunglasses of the same color. Camel was also used for a wool cashmere pullover, a wool-and-cashmere dress and, prettiest of all, a big boucle cape. Capes in general were a popular item. “Women have so much already in their wardrobe,” he said backstage. “I thought, what can I give them that’s special?” One particularly nice look was an elbow-length black leather cape that tied in front. By far the most flamboyant item: a red, kneelength fox fur vest, paired with wine-colored flat boots. A shorter, navy fox vest was more understated and in line with the rest of the collection. It was paired with a navy crochet dress and brown ankle boots.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF SOUTHWESTERN PA provides a lowpressure support group that can help those who need to discuss a current or past abusive relationship. For more information, call 724223-9190 in Washington County (including the Mon Valley support group), 724-825-2463 in Greene County or 724-439-9500 in Fayette County. PRODUCE TO PEOPLE will have local food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Dunbar Township. Registration is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The distribution is sponsored by The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and is organized by Fresh Fire Church in Uniontown. For more information, call the ministry office of Fresh Fire Church from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at 724-580-7027 or by emailing pastor4freshfire@yahoo.com. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH will host Lenten dinners from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent in the Parish Hall, 50 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance. Dinners include a choice of breaded or baked cod, plus the choice of two side dishes, roll, dessert and beverage. In addition, shrimp dinners, fish sandwiches and tuna salad croissants will be offered. Side dishes will include french fries, green beans, apple sauce, coleslaw, soup of the day or daily special. Take-out orders may be phoned in advance by calling the parish hall on the day of the dinner at 724-564-9740. UNIONTOWN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1956 will hold a classmates’ dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Ruby Tuesdays, Uniontown. Classmates, guests and friends are invited. For more information, call 724-564-2136. POLICY — Items must be mailed to Community calendar, Herald-Standard, 8 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa. 15401 at least one week prior to desired publication date. A telephone number must be included. Items may also be faxed to 724-439-7559 or emailed to hscalendar@heraldstandard.com. For more information, call 724-439-7565.