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How Northern Broome Cares program is giving back

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New England golf championships expected to move to Mohegan Sun this fall

Final details are being completed to bring the New England high school golf championship to the Mohegan Sun Golf Club on Nov. 1 in Sprague.

“All indications are we will be moving the tournament there, which is exciting for us,” said Donn Friedman, executive director of the Council of New England Secondary Schools Principals’ Association.

The event, sponsored by the CNESSPA, has been held at Bretwood Golf Course in Keene, N.H., the past 24 years. With the New England tournament moved to the fall and concerns about cold weather, a more temperate course was sought. The CIAC has split its boys golf into two seasons this school year, with 51 teams playing in the fall and nearly twice that many the in the spring.

The CIAC moved up the start of the Connecticut fall season to Aug. 30, 10 days before the other fall sports. Divisional competition will be held the week of Oct. 18. Spring golfers will not have a New England championship, while the autumn golfers will not have a state tournament.

The New England event was held in 1991 at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield before moving around to various states and settling at Bretwood.

“In talking with the golf people, moving spring to fall, frost became an issue,” Friedman said. “You’re also going to have less daylight if there…


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Iraq: Clock ticks on all-important elections, commitment to credibility needed

Briefing Council members in person for the first time in over a year, Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert, who is also the head of the Mission, also called claims that UNAMI is advocating for a postponement of the elections “frankly absurd”.

She urged everyone to “stick to the facts”, focus on their own roles and refrain from using the United Nations as a scapegoat.

“Truth, discipline and, yes, courage, are required at this critical juncture”, said the UN official

Misinformation ‘risky business’

If misinformation overtakes reality, “it is not only an enormous energy-drain for those working hard for the greater good of Iraq,” she cautioned.  “It is also risky business.” 

The UNAMI chief urged media outlets to provide accurate, reliable and timely information, instead of fuelling “false perceptions to suit their backers”.

Stressing that Iraq “leads and owns” the 10 October elections, she reminded that their credibility would prove essential for its future.

Elections at hand 

Detailing joint efforts, Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert said that the Independent High Electoral Commission has reached “several complex milestones” while noting that UNAMI has provided technical assistance wherever it can. 

She outlined that candidate lists have been finalized; a ballot lottery conducted for all 83 constituencies; ballot printing is ongoing; and all ballot papers expected in country by mid-September. 

Meanwhile, polling and results management systems are being reviewed by an independent audit firm.

In parallel, she said preparations for UN monitoring are moving rapidly, with most members of the preparatory team being deployed to Baghdad “as we speak” and regional teams due on the ground in early September.

The Special Representative emphasized that the October elections have “the potential to be different” from those in 2018, and noted that that five times as many UN personnel are currently engaged as were three years earlier.

To calls for…

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The Last of the Fucked-Up Mohicans: On Gianfranco Calligarich’s “Last Summer in the City”

GIANFRANCO CALLIGARICH’S Last Summer in the City is a slim masterpiece about a young man who moves to Rome, fails at journalism, fails at love, and ultimately fails at life. Leo Gazzara counts among literature’s great losers, an unforgettable forgettable, and Last Summer is one of those delicious minor works, enmeshed in a particular place and a particular time, that only rarely escape the confines of a national literature and onto the commercial lists of varsity American publishers. FSG’s new edition, beautifully translated by Howard Curtis, is just one of a number of new translations of Calligarich currently in the works. This new rediscovery, bigger than any before, marks the writer’s definitive entrance onto the stage of world literature.

Despite its initial success upon publication (at Natalia Ginzburg’s insistence) in 1973, Calligarich’s novel has long traveled under the radar as a cult classic, and it’s easy to see why. It’s the opposite of a winner — in fact, the book is about a total loser, a near-perfect example of that Italian type, the sfigato. Leo, in that uncomfortable territory around his 30th year, moves from his native Milan down to Rome. There he works for a “medical-literary” paper until its aristocratic patron goes bankrupt, and Leo’s meetings with the old count lose their remaining veneer of professionalism and become roving conversations about the frivolous things — horses and romance and social hijinks — that still delight the titled gentry. Leo is himself a self-styled aristocrat, though born into the wrong class: when asked where he would like to have been born, he replies, “In Vienna before the end of the empire.” He turns down a new job writing copy for a pharmaceutical trade paper because it sounds like too much work. He decides to wait for something else, “[l]ike an aristocrat…

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St. Augustine football preview, 2021: Hermits ready to challenge state elite again

St. Augustine Hermits

Head coach: Pete Lancetta (fifth season at St. Augustine, 23-16; 238-81-1 in 31 seasons overall)

Last year’s record: 4-3

2021 Starting SI rating: 81.20

Division: WJFL American

Division opponents: Lenape, Millville, Vineland, Shawnee, Williamstown

Key players: Nasir Hill, WR/DB, Sr.; Kenny Selby, WR/DB, Sr.; Kanye Udoh, RB/DB, Sr.; Dennis Jaquez, TE/DE, Sr.; Trey McLeer, QB/DB, Sr.; Bradley Pao, WR/DB, Sr.; Rob Adamson, RB/DB, Jr.; Gavin Kennedy, T/DT, Sr.; Brady Small, OL/DL, Sr.; Frankin Simms, RB/LB, Sr.

Outlook: Look at just about any position on the roster and you’ll find experienced seniors – part of a group that knocked off Seton Hall Prep and put a scare into No. 1 St. Peter’s Prep in the state Non-Public Group 4 tournament as sophomores two years ago.

This year, that group is back for its last hurrah – coming off a disappointing 4-3 season which still included wins over Williamstown and Lenape – and with playoffs back has the look of a team that can pick up some wins against the North Jersey elite.

The secondary – led by All-State pick and Princeton commit Nasir Hill – but also including Sacred Heart commit Kenny Selby, Bucknell commit Bradley Pao and Trey McLeer might be the best in the state. McLeer returns at quarterback after taking over the position last year.

The Hermits have an FBS running back in Kanye Udoh, who is complimented by a big back in Franklin Simms. And there’s plenty of size and talent on both sides of the line with the likes of Northwestern commit Denis Jaquez, Army commit Brady Small and Bucknell commit Gavin Kennedy.

Put it all together and nobody should surprised if it’s the Year of the Hermit.

2021 schedule

  • Aug. 27 at Archbishop Spaulding (Md.), 6:30
  • Sept. 3: Notre Dame, 6
  • Sept. 10: Williamstown, 6
  • Sept. 17: St. Joseph (Hamm.), 6
  • Sept. 24 at Millville, 7
  • Oct. 1: Lenape, 6
  • Oct….

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Luzerne County Community College schedules 29th local history conference

Aug. 23—NANTICOKE — This year, it’s all about the gridiron

Luzerne County Community College announced the theme of its 29th “The history of Northeastern Pennsylvania” Conference, set for Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at the Nanticoke Campus’s Educational Conference Center. The theme this year: “Football in Northeast Pennsylvania.”

LCCC President Thomas Leary will begin the program at 9 a.m., followed with opening remarks from Associate History Professor William Kashatus and Luzerne County Historical Society Director Mary Walsh. The keynote session is titled “The Pottsville Maroons and the Stolen NFL Championship of 1925,” presented by Schuylkill County Historical Society director Diane Prosymchak and Vincent Genovese, author of a book with the same title. That presentation is set to run from 9:15 a.m. to about 10:15 a.m.

As the Roman numerals in this February’s Super Bowl (LV) suggest, in 1925 there was no Super Bowl, or any NFL championship game. The title went to the team with the best record, and the Pottsville Maroons claimed that distinction. But the league president disqualified the team and rescinded it’s NFL rights, giving the title to the Chicago Cardinals (later St. Louis, now Arizona Cardinals).

At 10:15 a.m., the conference will have author George Paulush present “Zeus and the Boys: Wilkes College Football, Coach Rollie Schmidt and Their Historic Winning Streak,” followed by John Zimich on “covering the High School Gridiron” at 11:30 a.m.

The afternoon involves a panel discussion dubbed “National Football League — Past and Present,” with panelists including Greg Skrepenak, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers: 1992-1997; Matt McGloin, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans: 2013-2017; and Bill Bradley, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Cardinals: 1969-1977.

Free and open to the public, the conference is sponsored by the LCCC social science/history department and the Luzerne County Historical Society. For more information Janis Wilson Seeley at LCCC at…

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Tracking The NA Cup Contenders

Published: August 25, 2021 2:53 pm ET

With eliminations for the Pepsi North America Cup just over a week away, Trot Insider has provided a final update on where contenders are racing heading into the $1 million event.

The 38th edition of the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The eliminations will be held a week prior on Saturday, Sept. 4.

For many years, TROT Magazine’s Pepsi North America Cup Spring Book has served as an initial barometer for the colts and geldings that may be in the running for the Glamour Boy division’s single biggest payday. As in past years, the Spring Book appeared in the April Horseplayers issue of TROT.

Clockwise from top left: Lawless Shadow (Curtis Salonick), Jimmy Connor B (New Image Media),
Komodo Beach (Amanda Stephens), Bulldog Hanover (New Image Media)

Here is a look at the horses that remain eligible to the 2021 Pepsi North America Cup, highlighting their previous race and next start entered as of press time on August 25, 2021.

Abuckabett Hanover – Trained by Tony Alagna, the Betting Line colt last raced on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial, finishing eighth by 25 lengths after an early break, individually timed in 1:53.2.

Always A Miki – Trained by Nancy Takter, the Always B Miki colt last raced on August 21 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Max C. Hempt Memorial Consolation II, finishing second by nine lengths, individually timed in 1:50.3.

American Courage – Trained by Travis Alexander, the American Ideal colt was scratched…

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Chinese envoy urges countries to continue to support Iraq’s political process

UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) — A Chinese envoy on Wednesday urged the international community to continue to support Iraq’s political process and assist Iraq in combating terrorism and COVID-19.

As the upcoming elections in October are a top priority on Iraq’s current political agenda and a crucial step forward in its political transition, “the international community should continue to support Iraq in advancing its domestic political process,” Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, told the Security Council briefing on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).

China supports Iraqi people’s independent choice of development path that caters to their national realities, Geng said.

“We are happy to see positive progress in electoral preparations. We support the UN in providing electoral assistance to Iraq, and hope that the UNAMI will play a constructive role in ensuring the smooth and successful conduct of the elections underpinned by the Iraqi-led and Iraqi-owned principle,” he added.

The envoy said that the international community should continue to support Iraq in combating terrorism and maintaining national security and stability.

“Since the beginning of this year, there has been a marked surge in terrorist attacks on Iraqi soil, causing extensive casualties and damage to its infrastructure. It is imperative to increase international support to help Iraq address the threat of terrorism, combat the remnants of terrorist groups and accelerate the repatriation of foreign terrorist fighters,” said Geng.

Speaking of the fight against COVID-19, Geng called for continued efforts in combating the disease and the drive towards a speedy recovery.

“The international community should translate its assistance commitments into action, effectively help Iraq rebuild its infrastructure, accelerate socioeconomic development and reverse the plight of vulnerable groups including displaced persons. Such assistance must not come with political strings attached,” he said.

“China stands…

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Vernon football preview, 2021: Vikings look to carry momentum forward from end of 2020

Team name: Vernon Vikings

Head coach: Steve Down, fourth season (4-24)

Last season: 2-6

2021 Starting SI: 48.30

Division: Super Football Conference, National Red

Division opponents: Hackettstown, High Point, Kittatinny, Lenape Valley, Newton, Sussex Tech

Key players: Kevin Coulther, Sr., DE/DE; John Kowalski, Sr., QB/WR/ILB; Shane Saulnier, OT/DR; Jeremiah Carfello, Sr., WR/OLB; Justin Simone, Sr., WR/CB

Outlook: Vernon is feeling more optimistic headed into 2021 with better numbers in the program, a ton of returning experience and two wins to end last season. The Vikings won just two games across three seasons from 2017-19, so blowout wins over Indian Hills (42-12) and Pascack Hills (33-13) represented an important step.

The Vikings have been able to put up a decent amount of points offensively under Down the past two seasons, but the major issues have been on the defensive side of the ball. Improving upon giving up over 30 points per game last year will be the key to making strides. Vernon allowed at least 35 points in five of its six losses.

Vernon hopes nine returning starters on defense will make a difference. They have experience on all three levels of the defense led by Kevin Coulthier and Shane Saulnier on the defensive line, John Kowalski, Jeremiah Carfello and Aidan Duffy at linebacker and Justin Simone and Ian Schmid in the secondary.

Offensively, Vernon returns seven starters, but will have to replace its two of its best players from last year — quarterback Zack Waschek and receiver Aden Moskovitz. Ian Schmid recorded 502 yards on 114 carries and five touchdowns last year and will be back.

The hopes were high when Down took the Vernon job in 2018 since he came over from Matt Parzero’s Newton staff that was coming off a state sectional championship. The Vikings have had bad injury luck during his tenure, but the added depth in numbers…

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Lisa Baurys Haywood

Lisa Baurys Haywood, 57, of Camp Hill, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, after a tough four-year battle with mucosal melanoma cancer — she never gave up fighting it. Lisa was born in Nanticoke on April 15, 1964, to Eugene and Maxine Paveletz Baurys.

She graduated from Greater Nanticoke Area High School, Class of ’82, earned her BA in communications at Mansfield University and her master’s in education at Penn State University. For the past eight years until the time of her passing, Lisa found great joy in teaching English, history and geography at Harrisburg Academy, where she was beloved by her students and fellow teachers.

Lisa was a teacher, but she also considered herself a lifelong student and was always determined to learn from others. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom for 17 years, she worked in public relations and communications at numerous firms. Lisa performed professionally at Open Stage of Harrisburg and Gamut Theatre for a number of years. Lisa loved being with her family and friends. She was passionate about reading, dancing, acting, running, hiking, biking and camping. She also led Zumba classes at the West Shore YMCA. Lisa was tireless and full of energy and brought joy, beauty and laughter to the lives of all who knew her.

Lisa is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter, Kathryn; son, Lucas; parents; sister, Jennifer Levering and husband, Daniel; nephews, Derek Ezra, Andrew Zook and Matthew Zook; and nieces, Jacki Ezra and Sydney Levering.

Memorial services will be held privately with her family. A public celebration of Lisa’s life will be announced and held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, Lisa’s family requests that donations be made to the Lisa Haywood Memorial Scholarship Fund at Harrisburg Academy — donations may be made out to “Harrisburg Academy”…

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