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Monday, January 21, 2019 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Vol. 49, Issue 95

In the news Alaska Railroad installs winter visitor shelter at Denali FAIRBANKS — Rail visitors to Denali National Park have a new venue to stay warm.

The Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner reports the Alaska Railroad has built a winter shelter at the park train depot for visitors awaiting rides.

Railroad spokeswoman Meghan Clemens says the shelter is low on facilities. It’s heated but there is no snack bar or other services.

She says the railroad enclosed an existing waiting area. An open gap in the roof remains for safety reasons.

There is no regular shuttle from the depot. Visitors must arrange rides with tour operators or accommodation hosts.

Alaska’s new system flags schools needing more support ANCHORAGE — Alaska education officials have flagged about one-fifth of the state’s public schools as requiring additional support under the new school accountability system.

The Anchorage Daily News reports the state Department of Education and Early Development rolled out the first set of school ratings last year, identifying 107 schools that had low graduation rates or poor performance based on academic measures.

Most schools were given an overall index value, rating each school from zero to 100 based on a set of metrics.

According to the education department, the average rating was 46.20.

Alaska plans for new ferry Tazlina to begin operation in May KETCHIKAN — The Alaska Marine Highway System says the new ferry Tazlina will begin operating in waters in the southeastern Alaska in May. The Ketchikan Daily News reports the ferry system announced last week that the 280-foot Tazlina will operate in Lynn Canal, replacing the ferry Fairweather that connects Juneau, Haines and Skagway.

The vessel built in Ketchikan can accommodate 300 passengers and 53 vehicles, holding more than the 235-foot Fairweather.

System spokesperson Aurah Landau says the sister ship Hubbard is expected to be completed this year.

The state plans for the Hubbard to begin operating in the Prince William Sound in southern Alaska in 2020, replacing the ferry Aurora.

— Associated Press

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Kenai approves preliminary bluff funds

By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion

Kenai City Council will approve accelerated funding for the bluff erosion project.

At their meeting Wednesday night, the council approved a resolution that allows the city to pursue the funding through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The council approved funding the design phase of the project, which has been in the works for more than 30 years.

“The fact is if we didn’t do this, we’d probably get another decade older waiting for the design to happen, in which case the funds we have would diminish, if we even have them any longer,” council member Henry Knackstedt said. “The cost of the project goes up. The cost of the de-

Eroding bluffs can be see on the Kenai Beach on Friday. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

sign, we’ve got a grant for that. (It) makes so much sense to move ahead.”

The next step is for the city

to draft a letter to the Alaska district of the Army Corps, saying that Kenai will fully fund the design phase, followed by

a trip to Washington, D.C., in February.

Once the design phase is complete, construction can begin. Ostrander estimates construction will cost anywhere from $24 to $40 million. The city will cover 35 percent of the final cost, with $6 million already secured from a $4 million state grant and $2 million in voter-approved bonds.

The rest of the project would be funded by the Army Corps of Engineers. The city could apply for other grants or use more bonds to cover the other portions of their share of the bill.

The funds applied to the design phase, though, can be credited towards the ultimate cost share.

“So, basically, we are spendSee BLUFF, page A2

Peninsula sees growth in winter tourism

By VICTORIA PETERSEN Peninsula Clarion

While the borough’s ports and highways fill up with thousands of visitors from across the world in the summertime, more and more travelers are looking to experience Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula in the fall and wintertime.

Alaska has seen an increase in winter tourism, according to a new report from Anchoragebased research firm, the McDowell Group.

Locally, several chambers across the borough have reported seeing small increases in winter tourism.

In Seward, Cindy Clock, the executive director for the

Local breweries, including St. Elias, Kassiks, Kenai river Brewing, participate in the 25th annual Great Alaska Beer and Barelywine festival in Anchorage, on Saturday. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward Chamber of Com- area.

“Although we are too far merce, said in an email that there has been a slight growth south to promote consistent auin winter tourism in the Seward rora activity, Silverton Moun-

tain Guides has been offering heli-skiing for the past few years,” Clock said. “Activity, lodging and restaurant businesses have been evolving into year-round businesses as well since they too are aware of this travel trend.”

Cooper Landing has also seen growth similar to Seward’s, with a handful of businesses choosing to stay open longer in the winter, President of the Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce Stephanie Lesmeister said.

“Several of our members are open this winter and seem to be staying steady,” Lesmeister said. “Local volunteers have been grooming the cross-counSee WINTER, page A3

Dunleavy announces board, commission appointments

By ALEX MCCARTHY Juneau Empire

As the first week of Legislative session drew to a close, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced numerous appointments to the state’s boards and commissions.

Edie Grunwald of Palmer was designated as the chair of the State Board of Parole, and will serve in that role from March 1, 2019 to March 1, 2024. Grunwald ran in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor last year, but lost to Kevin Meyer. Grunwald is the mother of David Grunwald, a 16-year-old who was shot and killed in 2016. His death and the subsequent trials made statewide headlines.

Dunleavy appointed Ketchikan’s Sally Stockhausen and Anchorage’s Bob Griffin to the state Board of Education and Early Development. Tiffany Scott of Kotzebue was reappointed to the board.

To the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees, the governor appointed Joe Riggs of Anchorage, Ken McCarty of Eagle River and John Sturgeon of Anchorage.

Anchorage’s Albert Fogle, Wasilla’s Bill Kending and Anchorage’s Julie Sande were named to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) and Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) boards. Their terms run until June 30, 2020.

Allen Hippler and Lorne Bretz of Anchorage were named to the

See GOV, page A2

Oil exploration predicted to increase on North Slope

By ALEX MCCARTHY Juneau Empire

State officials on Thursday said that 2019 is expected to have the most oil exploration and production rig activity in 20 years, but it will take a while for the state to cash in on that increased investment.

In August 2018, research firm IHS Markit labeled Alaska’s North Slope as a “super basin,” and estimated that crude oil output could increase by as much as 40 percent in the next eight years. Even before that, bullish ConocoPhillips officials were declaring an “exploration renaissance” for North Slope oil.

Department of Natural Resources officials spoke to the Alaska Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, explaining their excitement about the future of oil in Alaska. DNR Deputy Commissioner Sara Longan was one of them.

“The classification of the North Slope as a super basin is a pretty big darn deal,” Longan

Corri Feige, Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, right, listens to Chantal Walsh, director of the Division of Oil and Gas, left, as along with Sara Longan, Deputy Commissioner of DNR, center, give a status of North Slope production during a Senate Finance Committee meeting on Thursday. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)

said in an interview after the to keep looking at Alaska to inmeeting, “and there’s so much vest money.” undiscovered potential in Cook Graham Smith, the permitInlet also, that industry’s going ting section manager for the

Division of Oil and Gas, said in a phone interview Friday that the DNR presenters were actually fairly conservative during

their Thursday presentation.

They said there could be more than 15 oil rigs operating in the North Slope and Cook Inlet in 2019, but Smith said there could be up to 20 operating.

At the highest production time in 2018, Smith said, 11 rigs were running.

“That would be a high, certainly for the last 20 years, probably much longer than that,” Smith said.

While senators were pleased to hear the news, they were hesitant to get overly enthusiastic. Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, RAnchorage, said in an interview that state officials should “manage their expectations” when it comes to oil.

During her portion of the presentation, Division of Oil and Gas Director Chantal Walsh acknowledged that just because there’s exploration doesn’t mean money is about to come streaming in.

“Exploration, though, doesn’t immediately lead to production,” Walsh said. “In See OIL, page A3

Judge declines to jail Fairbanks Four defendant in new case FAIRBANKS (AP) — A man who was one of the defendants known as the Fairbanks Four will not be returned to jail immediately on new charges.

Kevin Pease, 40, will face a curfew and wear an ankle monitor as he awaits the outcome of charges in an assault case, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported.

Pease is one of four Fairbanks men convicted of fatally beating teenager John Hartman to death

on a Fairbanks street corner in 1997. The four spent nearly two decades in prison but asserted their innocence and worked with supporters, including the Alaska Innocence Project, to challenge the convictions.

A monthlong hearing in October 2015 re-examined facts of the case. Pease was released under terms of a settlement in December 2015. The murder convictions were vacated and prosecutors dismissed charges against all

four men, who agreed not to sue the state or the Fairbanks police department.

The four later sued and said that part of the agreement was not enforceable.

Pease in December was charged with felony assault and criminal mischief. Prosecutors say he swung a bat and smashed car windows as his brother’s exgirlfriend tried to drive off.

Warrants for his arrest for failure to appear for court hearings

were quashed Wednesday.

Pease pleaded not guilty to all charges at the hearing. Superior Court Judge Michael McConahy issued an order requiring that Pease put up $2,000 in bail, wear the electronic ankle monitor and maintain a curfew in his home between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

The woman in the assault case participated by telephone. She said she wanted Pease to pay to repair broken windows on her car but did not want him to go to

jail. She said she did not believe Pease was a threat.

Assistant Attorney General David Buettner asked for stricter bail conditions. He noted Pease’s record of only two misdemeanors from 1996 and 1997.

“He was in prison for 18 years.

That’s why there is no history from 1998 and 2016 because he was incarcerated,” Buettner said.

Pease’s attorney, Steven Hansen, said he strongly objected to See CASE, page A2

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24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.00" Month to date ........................... 0.16" Normal month to date ............. 0.61" Year to date .............................. 0.16" Normal year to date ................. 0.61" Record today ................. 0.85" (1980) Record for Jan. ............. 3.03" (1980) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963) Snowfall 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. .. 0.0" Month to date ........................... Trace Season to date ......................... 14.9"

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Dangerous cold will grip the Northeast today, while snow will spread over the northern Plains and the Rockies. Gusty winds will whip over these areas, most of the nation's midsection and interior Southwest.

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By PHILIP MARCELO and CATHERINE PERLOFF The Associated Press

BOSTON — Bitter cold is setting in after a major winter storm blanketed a wide swath of the country in snow, sleet and rain this weekend, creating dangerously icy conditions that promise to complicate cleanup efforts and make travel challenging on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Some of the coldest temperatures felt so far this season started to set in across the Midwest and Northeast Sunday and are expected to plunge further overnight.

Wind chills will bring temperatures into teens in the New York City area and down to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit in upstate New York, the National Weather Service predicted.

In New England, they’ll fall to as low as 20 F below zero around Boston and as low as 35 F below zero in parts of Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire, the service said.

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the insinuation that Pease would have a longer criminal record if he hadn’t been imprisoned for 18 years.

Judge McConahy made his judgment based on recent charges, not the Hartman case, he said.

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Alaska Retirement Management Board, with terms that go from March 1 of this year to March 1, 2023. Darrol Hargraves of Wasilla and Tammy Randolph of North Pole were named to the University of Alaska Board of Regents, and will serve terms from Feb. 4, 2019 to Feb. 1, 2027.

Caleb Seely rides a unicycle on a snow covered sidewalk as he heads home after helping shovel out his brother’s driveway during a winter storm, Sunday, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/ Robert F. Bukaty)

Utilities in Connecticut reported more than 20,000 customers without power by Sunday afternoon.

“We had more freezing rain and sleet than we expected,” Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said Sunday as public works crews across the state raced to clear and treat major roadways before dangerous black ice could form.

Amtrak canceled trains across the Midwest and Northeast over the weekend, but promised full service would resume Monday. Boston’s transit system urged commuters to allow 10 to 15 minutes of extra travel time and warned of icy conditions for pedestrians come Monday.

The storm — caused by the clash of an Arctic high-pressure system with a low-pressure system coming through the Ohio Valley — wreaked havoc on air travel and other forms of transportation all weekend.

More than 1,500 flights were canceled nationwide Sunday, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking company.

Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and the Mid-Atlantic will drop 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit below average, the service said.

“It’s life-threatening,” said Ray O’Keefe, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albany. “These are dangerous conditions that we’re going to be in and they’re prolonged, right through tomorrow.”

The freeze will follow the weekend’s run-ins with power outages, canceled trains and planes, overnight stays at the airport and traffic jams.

Local officials warned residents to limit their time outside to prevent frostbite and to avoid treacherous travel conditions.

They also said places could see strong wind gusts, flooding and further power outages.

“His recent history shows him not being compliant with court orders. I’m not going way back into the ’90s. I’m just talking about recently,” McConahy said.

Pease is accused of circling the car as the woman tried to drive away, swinging the bat to break windows and making a threatening statement.

The judge said he considered the woman’s words in setting bail.

. . . Bluff ing money now and it will be credited so we spend less when we get to construction,” Ostrander said.

The objective of the project, which has been in the works for more than 30 years,

is to stall the 3-feet-per-year erosion on a 1-mile stretch of land starting from North Beach, past the senior center and ending where the original canneries were.

In addition to protecting current properties in Old Town Kenai, the city hopes bluff stabilization will increase investment opportunities in the historic district.

Dunleavy reappointed Leif Holm of North Pole to the Board of Pharmacy. Holm will serve a term from March 1 to March 1, 2023. Wasilla’s Jessica Steele was appointed to the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers, and will serve from Nov. 11 to March 1, 2020.

Nome’s Charles Cross was appointed to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a term running from March 1 to March 1, 2022.

To the Alaska Labor Relations Agency, Dunleavy appointed Anchorage’s Paula Harrison and Fairbanks’ Bob Shefchik to terms that will run from March 1 to March 1, 2022. Karen Smith of Anchorage and Wes Tegeler of Wasilla were appointed to the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy, and their terms will run from March 1 to March 1, 2023.

Dr. Dana Espindola of Ea-

gle River was appointed to the Board of Certified Direct Entry Midwives, to a term running from March 1 to March 1, 2023. Fairbanksan John Anderson was appointed to the Board of Agriculture and Conservation. His term began on Dec. 18 and will run until Sept. 1, 2021. Ashlee Stetson was appointed to the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. That term runs from Jan. 8 to March 1, 2023.

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Around the Peninsula ReGroup Meeting

on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Workshop Presentation will take place 11 a.m.-12 p.m. with Mike Tovoli, Geneva Woods, on services that support family caregivers.

KDLL hosting Picklefest

Tie One On: Fly tying Learn to Tie Flies at Tie One On: Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s popular fly tying night. Family friendly. All skill levels welcome. Vices and fly tying equipment supplied.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Odie’s Deli in Soldotna.

All community members interested in spring and summer recycle events and education are invited to ReGroup meeting KDLL Public Radio has Picklefest 2019, its annual memMonday, Jan. 21. The meeting are held at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope bership meeting, from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Kenai Visitors Community craft show Community Center on Princeton Avenue off Kalifornsky Beach and Cultural Center, with live music by Recess Duty, food and The Kenai Peninsula Homeschool Activities Committee will Road. For more information call 252-2773. drink, an art and adventure auction and a pickle cooking competition. It’s free and open to the public. For more information, host a Community Craft and Vendor Show on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Soldotna Sports Center. For vendor inforvisit KDLL 91.9 FM on Facebook or call 283-8433.

Rehanna Thelwell and Maria Allison in mation visit www.facebook.com/kphomeschoolactivities or call concert 907-513-9469.

True Tales offers ‘siblings’ storytelling

The Performing Arts Society will present mezzo/contralto True Tales, Told Live has live music and storytelling at 6 singer, Rehanna Thelwell, and pianist Maria Allison in concert p.m.

Feb. 1 at Odie’s Deli in Soldotna. Come hear central penon Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Soldotna Christ Lutheran insula residents tell true stories, live, with no notes, on the Church. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for stutheme of “Sibling Rivalry: The Ties that Bind and Blindside.” dents.

Anyone interested in telling a story can message True Tales, Told Live on Facebook, or call Jenny Neyman at 907-394AK CESCL training 6397.

The Kenai Watershed Forum will be hosting a 2-day AK CESCL training on Feb. 11-12 at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Tour of Tsalteshi returns Feb. 17 Association in Kenai. With a 1-day refresher course on Feb. 13.

Tsalteshi Trails Association will hold a 20- and 40-kilomeThe 2-day training explains the erosion process and how to obter Tour of Tsalteshi ski race Feb. 17 at the trailhead behind tain and comply with the EPA NPDES Construction General Skyview Middle School. The 40-kilometer freestyle race — Permit. Register online at www.kenaiwatershed.org. two laps around the trails — starts at 11:30 a.m. A 20-kilometer race — one lap around the trails, with freestyle and classic Sterling Senior Center breakfast divisions — starts shortly thereafter. Prizes will be awarded for The Sterling Senior Center will be serving breakfast on Sat- the first three men and women finishers in each race and raffle urday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu includes bacon, sau- drawings will be available to all participants. Awards will be sage, ham, scrambled eggs, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy. given at a post-race party at Kenai River Brewing in Soldotna. $10 adults, $5 children. Everyone welcome! All proceeds ben- Discounts available for early registration, TTA members and members of neighboring ski clubs. First 100 to sign up get a efit the center. Further info, call 262-6808. free buff with 2019 Amy Kruse artwork. To register, sign up to volunteer or for more information, visit www.touroftsalteshi.

Irish music concert org.

Please join Kenai Peninsula College again this year for “A Winter Concert of Traditional Irish Music,” featuring John Kenai/Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Walsh, Pat Broaders, and Rose Flanagan at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 in the Ward Building of the Kenai River Campus. This event is Committee meeting open to the public and is a food drive event for the food pantry The Kenai/Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Committee at the KRC Residence Hall. Please bring a nonperishable food will meet on Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Cook Inlet Aquaculture item. In lieu of food items cash donations will also be welcome building, located at 40610 K-Beach Road. Agenda includes discussion of South Central Board of Game proposals. For Functional Medicine of Alaska grand opening more information contact Mike Crawford at 252-2919.

Functional Medicine of Alaska will host a grand opening in its new space on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at 508 S. Willow St., Suite C, in Kenai. RSVP to Rochelle or Steven at 907290-7063 or email FMOA@functionalmedicineofalaska.com.

KPC to assist current, potential students impacted by federal shutdown

N.E.T.S. (Necessary Education, Technology and Skills) NETS is a FREE seven-week workshop to help adults gain skills, explore careers, and find a job! The workshop every Monday and Wednesday from 2–3:30 p.m. from Jan. 23 to March 6 in the Learning Center at Kenai Peninsula College. The course, taught by Terri Cowart, will focus on community service, learning about resources, and career/college awareness. Everybody is invited to attend (ages 18+) For more information, call 2620327.

Free In-Person Tax Preparation Available Free income tax return preparation is available again this year at the Soldotna Library from Feb. 9 to April 13. This AARP Foundation-sponsored program is open to low-and moderateincome taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those age 60 and older. AARP membership is not required. Call 907-4204308 to schedule an appointment. For more information, email taxprepsoldotna@gmail.com.

Testify at a School Board meeting from Homer or Seward The KPBSD Board of Education will open two additional locations for public testimony via video during a school board meeting. Homer Middle School and Seward Elementary School sites will be open — if there are advance signups — starting with the Jan. 14 school board meeting. Sign up no later than 3 p.m. the Friday prior to a Board of Education meeting to guarantee the remote site will be open and staffed.

Grief Recovery Method Workshop

The Grief Recovery Method Workshop: The Action Program for Moving beyond Death, Divorce and Other Losses 9-week Kenai Peninsula residents who have enrolled or hope to en- program/Closed group will take place on Wednesday evenings roll in KPC classes, but are impacted by the federal shutdown from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 2019: 9, 16, 23, 30. February 2019: 7, 13, 20, 27. March 2019: 6. Takes place at PCHS 230 E. Marydale Ladies Take-A-Break Luncheon are encouraged to call KPC toll-free at 877-262-0330.

Soldotna (conference room upstairs). Sponsored by PCHS. Fee: Ladies Take-A-Break Luncheon will host “How Do You Beat $95.00 (scholarships available). To register or for further inforthe Wintertime Blues” on Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to The KPC Showcase presents a screening of mation call: Gail Kennedy • Certified Grief Recovery Special12:30 p.m. at the Solid Rock Conference Center at Mile 90.5 the documentary film: ‘We Up’ ist®• 907-602-9944 of the Sterling Highway. Stonecroft Speaker Jan Mathers will ‘We’ Up is a documentary film tracing the cultural, creative, present “A Jungle Island Adventure Results in a Life-changing Experience.” Lunch: $12. Complimentary child care provided. and spiritual connections between indigenous hip-hop artists Al-Anon support group meetings For more information contact Susan at 335-6789 or 440-1319. of Alaska and their peers across the circumpolar north. After Al-Anon support group meetings are held at the Central the screening of the film Executive Producer Aaron Leggett, Peninsula Hospital in the Kasilof Room (second floor) of the curator of Alaska History and Culture at the Anchorage Mu- River Tower building on Monday at 7 p.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Caregiver workshop, open house seum, will be on hand to discuss the film and gather feedback. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Park around back by the ER and enter Kenai Peninsula Family Caregiver Support Program will At Kenai Peninsula College, McLane Commons, on Thursday through the River Tower entrance and follow the signs. Contact host a workshop and open house in the Blazy Mall, Suite # 209 Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Tony Oliver at 252-0558 for more information.

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try ski trails and that seems to draw people to the area. Additionally, fly fishing has been getting more and more popular and we seem to see people out fishing later and later into the winter.”

Lesmeister said Drifters Lodge, Sunrise Inn, Wildmans and The Inn at Tern Lake are a few of the local businesses that

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other words, it doesn’t lead immediately to adding money to the state general fund but it is an exciting indication of the component of our state’s oil and gas, which is a large part of our financial stability in the private world.”

Oil revenues for the general fund are expected to dip in the coming fiscal year from $2.211 billion in the current year, to $1.688 billion (23.6 percent), according to Tangeman’s presentation Wednesday.

Finance Committee Chair Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, took a no-nonsense approach to the meeting, running it tightly and speaking frankly as he interpreted the presentations. When the DNR speakers pointed to a particular project — ConocoPhillips’ Willow development on the west end of the North Slope — Stedman specifically asked when the project might start resulting in a net positive to the state.

have stayed open for the winter.

Tim Dillon, executive director of the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District, said the winter tourism numbers in the borough are up.

“Borough-wide everybody is pretty pleased with the numbers we’re seeing,” Dillon said.

“We’re seeing some growth.”

Over the last three seasons, winter visitation in the state has increased by 2.1 percent. The report said Alaska’s winter tourism has been growing steadily over the last decade, though

still far below summer tourist numbers. The report says the number of tourists visiting between the fall and winter season of 2017 and 2018 was up 33 percent from a decade earlier.

Data refers to the time period between the months of October and April, and both out-of-state and Alaska residents.

The report notes that the “Chinese market has exploded over the last several seasons.”

“The main draw is the northern lights,” the report said.

The report also notes that

Girdwood’s Alyeska Resort reported “unprecedented growth in out-of-state visitation over the last several winter seasons.”

Dillon said local chambers are in a listening mode and are gathering information about what travelers might be interested in doing in the winter.

“Whether it’s northern lights, ice-fishing, snowmobiling, or other winter sports, the peninsula can really accommodate,” Dillon said. “Our tourism industry has really been able to hold its own.”

Walsh said the project will likely start resulting in the state making money in 2026.

“So what you’re telling me is I’d better not expect revenue two years from now to help us get out of this ditch,” Stedman said, referring to the state’s uncertain financial situation. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s first state budget included a $1.6 billion deficit.

“That’s correct,” Walsh replied.

Stedman referred to the state’s budget situation as “a more-than-immediate issue in the middle of the table this year and next year.” During a Wednesday meeting, Stedman said this year’s Senate Finance Committee is larger than it has been in the past decade due to the complexities of the current budget situation.

The committee spent a couple days during the first week of session discussing how oil and oil prices factor into the budget process. During his Wednesday presentation to the committee, Tangeman said oil prices experience “wild swings” and that Gov. Mike

Dunleavy’s administration is taking a conservative approach to forecasting oil revenues. This is to avoid making an oversized budget.

Overall, though, those at Thursday’s meeting came out of it with high spirits. Von Imhof said in an interview that she was encouraged by both Tangeman’s presentation Wednesday

and by the DNR presentations on Thursday, saying she’s looking forward to bringing more jobs to the North Slope as exploration increases.

“I’m really excited about it,” Von Imhof said. “I think the arrows are going in an upward direction and the leading indicators are proving positive.”

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Today in History Today is Monday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2019. There are 344 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 21, 1977, on his first full day in office, President Jimmy Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft evaders.

On this date: In 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI, condemned for treason, was executed on the guillotine.

In 1861, Jefferson Davis of Mississippi and four other Southerners whose states had seceded from the Union resigned from the U.S. Senate.

In 1908, New York City’s Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance prohibiting women from smoking in public establishments (the measure was vetoed by Mayor George B. McClellan Jr., but not before one woman, Katie Mulcahey, was jailed overnight for refusing to pay a fine).

In 1924, Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin died at age 53.

In 1950, former State Department official Alger Hiss, accused of being part of a Communist spy ring, was found guilty in New York of lying to a grand jury. (Hiss, who proclaimed his innocence, served less than four years in prison.)

In 1954, the first atomic submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched at Groton (GRAH’-tuhn), Connecticut (however, the Nautilus did not make its first nuclear-powered run until nearly a year later).

In 1958, Charles Starkweather, 19, killed three relatives of his 14-yearold girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, at her family’s home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

(Starkweather and Fugate went on a road trip which resulted in seven more slayings; Starkweather was eventually executed while Fugate spent 17 years in prison despite maintaining she was a hostage, not an accomplice.)

In 1968, the North Vietnamese Army launched a full-scale assault against the U.S. combat base in Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, in a siege lasting 11 weeks; although the Americans were able to hold back the communists, they ended up dismantling and abandoning the base.

In 1982, convict-turned-author Jack Henry Abbott was found guilty in New York of first-degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of waiter Richard Adan in 1981. (Abbott was later sentenced to 15 years to life in prison; he committed suicide in 2002.)

In 1997, Speaker Newt Gingrich was reprimanded and fined as the House voted for the first time in history to discipline its leader for ethical misconduct.

In 1998, Pope John Paul II began a historic pilgrimage to Cuba. Actor Jack Lord of “Hawaii Five-O” fame died in Honolulu at age 77.

In 2003, The Census Bureau announced that Hispanics had surpassed blacks as America’s largest minority group.

Ten years ago: In a whirlwind first full day in office, President Barack Obama showcased efforts to revive the economy, summoned top military officials to chart a new course in Iraq and eased into the daunting thicket of Middle East diplomacy. The Senate confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state.

Five years ago: Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, once viewed as a rising star in the GOP, and his wife, Maureen, were indicted on federal corruption charges; the couple denied wrongdoing. (A jury in Sept. 2014 convicted the McDonnells of doing favors for former Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for more than $165,000 in low-interest loans and gifts. Their convictions were later overturned as the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the definition of public corruption.)

One year ago: Security forces in Afghanistan brought an end to an overnight siege by Taliban militants at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul; four American citizens were among 22 people killed in the 13-hour attack. “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” swept the Screen Actors Guild Awards with wins for best ensemble, best actress for Frances McDormand, and best supporting actor for Sam Rockwell. The Philadelphia Eagles stunned the Minnesota Vikings, 38-7, in the NFC title game to advance to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots, who had scored a 24-20 comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC title game. (The Eagles would go on to win their first Super Bowl.)

Today’s Birthdays: World Golf Hall of Famer Jack Nicklaus is 79. Opera singer-conductor Placido Domingo is 78. Singer Mac Davis is 77. Actress Jill Eikenberry is 72. Country musician Jim Ibbotson is 72. Singersongwriter Billy Ocean is 69. Former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke is 69. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is 68. Actor-director Robby Benson is 63. Actress Geena Davis is 63. Basketball Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is 56. Actress Charlotte Ross is 51. Actor John Ducey is 50. Actress Karina Lombard is 50. Actor Ken Leung is 49. Rapper Levirt (B-Rock and the Bizz) is 49. Rock musician Mark Trojanowski (Sister Hazel) is 49. Rock singer-songwriter Cat Power is 47. Rock DJ Chris Kilmore (Incubus) is 46. Actor Vincent Laresca is 45. Singer Emma Bunton (Spice Girls) is 43. Actor Jerry Trainor is 42. Country singer Phil Stacey is 41. Rhythm-and-blues singer Nokio (Dru Hill) is 40. Actress Izabella Miko (MEE’-koh) is 38. Actor Luke Grimes is 35. Actress Feliz Ramirez is 27.

Thought for Today: “The road to ruin is always in good repair, and the travellers pay the expense of it.” -- Josh Billings (Henry Wheeler Shaw), American humorist (1818-1885).

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Trump’s State of the Union options

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has given President Trump an opportunity to change the dynamic of the State of the Union address, Serving the Kenai Peninsula since 1970 an event that has become predictable and often boring. It has featured members Terry R. Ward of Congress popping up and down like Publisher whack-a-moles, interrupting the president ERIN THOMPSON..................................................................... Editor with applause if they agree with him, or DOUG MUNN....................................................... Circulation Director stone silence if they don’t.

FRANK GOLDTHWAITE.................................... Production Manager Pelosi claims that because of the partial government shutdown, the security of the U.S. Capitol cannot be guaranteed.

The Department of Homeland Security debunked her claim, saying that the Secret Service and Capitol Police will perform their duties whether or not they are receiving paychecks.

President Trump might consider reverting to the pattern of previous presidents, sending his address to Congress in writing.

Then he might deliver the speech from the Oval Office, or at one of his rallies instead of in the Capitol Building. Democrats wouldn’t be able to instantly respond on television, as they did following the president’s border wall speech, and even if they did, they would likely look as small as Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) did then.

Caught repeatedly in the exaggeration The truth is that the economic state of the union is good. According to Labor that thousands of terrorists enter the United States Department data, more people than ever by illegally crossing the Mexican border, President working and unemployment figures, Trump has returned to making another debunked as- are especially in the African-American and sertion: Undocumented immigrants are stealing jobs Hispanic communities, are at record, or from people born in this country. near record lows. The stock market, after

What Others Say

Beyond the wall: There are more effective ways to curb illegal immigration

It isn’t true, but Trump is desperate to find a plausible reason for the government shutdown he engineered to get his border wall funded.

The stolen jobs canard was a staple for Trump during his 2016 election campaign. “They’re taking our jobs,” he said at a Phoenix rally. Trump resurrected the assertion last week in declaring a “crisis” at the border. “All Americans are hurt by illegal immigration,” he said. “It strains public resources and drives down jobs and wages. Among those hardest hit are African-Americans and Hispanic Americans.”

Trump gave a shout-out to the black and Hispanic communities because they are disproportionately poor. He wants people to believe workers in the country illegally are taking unskilled jobs that poor people want. Actually, studies show employers have a hard time filling low-wage jobs when there aren’t immigrants to hire.

Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, explained in a 2017 study that undocumented workers typically do the unpleasant, back-breaking jobs — gutting fish, working on farms, performing yard work — that native-born workers aren’t willing to do.

An Associated General Contractors survey last year showed Texas couldn’t find enough construction site laborers partly because of Trump’s immigration crackdown. “Construction has long had a much higher percentage of foreign-born workers than other industries,” said AGC chief economist Kenneth D. Simonson.

Even if Trump were right about undocumented workers stealing jobs, building a border wall isn’t the answer. He would have more success changing companies’ hiring practices by dusting off his campaign promise to “strengthen and expand” the E-Verify system, which requires employers to use an online tool provided by the federal government to determine a job applicant’s status.

Arizona has seen its number of unauthorized workers drop 33 percent below projections since it started using E-Verify in 2008, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Yet only seven other states — Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Utah — require private companies to use E-Verify. Only 10 percent of U.S. employers are enrolled in the system.

Previous legislation that would require all states to use E-Verify has been opposed by critics who fear legal residents could fall victim to inaccurate or outdated immigration data that has been provided by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Social Security Administration. The possibility of E-Verify being hacked has also been raised.

Those valid issues should be addressed in any new legislation to expand E-Verify, but the system should be required in every state. E-Verify can help stop unscrupulous employers from exploiting immigrants who fear complaining about poor pay or working conditions will lead to their deportation. E-Verify puts the onus on employers to make sure their work force is legal or face penalties for not following the law.

As the U.S. cracks down on employers’ use of undocumented workers, it should also look to broaden the ways immigrants can legally find work in our country. One way to begin would be for Congress to increase the number of H-2B temporary visas granted to seasonal and unskilled workers. That would help companies already struggling to find workers with the nation’s unemployment rate at historically low levels. H-2B workers typically go back and forth across the border without seeking permanent residency.

a recent decline, has rebounded, for which retirees are no doubt grateful.

Unfortunately, the political state of the country is anything but unified; not even close. For decades the media and their Cal Thomas Democrat allies have blamed Republicans for dividing the country when they stand on their principles, only praising members of the GOP when they submit to Democrat demands.

The Constitution requires a president to deliver an annual assessment of the state of the union. George Washington delivered the first one before Congress on Jan. 8, 1790 in New York City, which was the new nation’s provisional capital. In 1801, Thomas Jefferson, believing an in-person address would have made him look like a king appearing before his subjects, set the precedent of writing his state of the union address and having it delivered to Congress by a clerk.

Woodrow Wilson re-established the practice of an in-person speech, but the practice was not consistent even during the latter part of the 20th century. Jimmy Carter delivered a written report in January 1981, shortly before Ronald Reagan was inaugurated. Every president since has delivered a State of the Union address before

Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor:

Politicians must give up their addiction to overspending It is very embarrassing that our elected officials in the legislative branch and executive branch use American workers, contractors and vendors as economic pawns in their civic games. They should all be removed. Term limits would really help for those in the legislative branch.

One of the effects of this sandbox behavior is the seven years of damage to those workers and who miss a credit card payment because of the loss of their just compensation. For hundreds of thousands of those individuals being held hostage, when and if they miss a credit payment, their interest rates will go from as low as 8 percent to as high as 29.9 percent. This reality was approved by the federal government after the banking crisis where the taxpayers were made to bailout the banks.

This current evil will again surface two months from now, in March, when Congress and the president will be “forced” to raise our national debt limit. Regular citizens know that you cannot spend more money than you are taking in. It is wrong.

In some ways, the overspending by officeholders is as addictive as heroin or meth. God Bless America.

— David Carey, Soldotna

The best answer to America’s illegal immigration problem is comprehensive legislation that goes beyond unlawful border crossings to address the estimated 11.3 million people living in the country illegally.

Even under normal circumstances passing a comprehensive immigration bill has been next to

Congress with Reagan adding a twist, the recognition of balcony guests he and his successors wished to honor.

When radio and especially television offered an opportunity for presidents to be heard and later seen, most have delivered their remarks in person. The House of Representatives offers an impressive backdrop, but shots of some members of Congress smirking, texting and otherwise not paying much attention, do not demonstrate the respect the speech deserves.

Most people who pay attention to the childish and partisan behavior that characterizes Washington these days can do their own assessment of the state of the union.

If they have jobs and are prospering, they probably think it is pretty good — the pettiness in Washington notwithstanding.

Should President Trump decide to do an alternative report, either in writing, or from the White House, or even a retro address on radio, he is likely to get more attention than he would receive from delivering it in person. He could also go ahead with a speech in the House of Representatives and by doing so challenge Democrats and Pelosi’s claims of insufficient security. Maybe Pelosi and Schumer would boycott the speech; it would certainly appeal to their liberal base. It would also demonstrate who the real culprits are when it comes to the country’s disunity.

This year marks Cal Thomas’ 35th year as a syndicated columnist. Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.

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impossible. Expanding E-Verify, however, shouldn’t be as difficult.

Trump wants it. Republicans have sponsored bills to do it. Democrats might come aboard if Trump gives up his quixotic quest for a border wall and makes legal residency for the Dreamers part of the bargain.

It’s time to end the theatrics that led to the government shutdown. A wall

where technology and more manpower would make more sense will do little to stem illegal border crossings and nothing to address the status of people who have lived here illegally for decades.

Washington should start with E-Verify, then take the next step toward comprehensive immigration reform.

— Houston Chronicle, Jan. 16

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At 30-day mark, shutdown logjam Giuliani: ‘So what’ if Trump and Cohen remains over border funding

discussed testimony

By JILL COLVIN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Thirty days into the partial government shutdown, Democrats and Republicans appeared no closer to ending the impasse Sunday than when it began, with President Donald Trump lashing out at his opponents after they dismissed a plan he’d billed as a compromise.

Trump had offered the previous day to temporarily extend protections for young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children and those fleeing disaster zones in exchange for $5.7 billion for his border wall. But Democrats said the three-year proposal didn’t go nearly far enough.

On Sunday, Trump branded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a “radical” and said she was acting “irrationally.” The president also tried to fend off criticism from the right, as conservatives accused him of embracing “amnesty” for immigrants in the country illegally.

“No, Amnesty is not a part of my offer,” Trump tweeted, noting that he’d offered temporary, three-year extensions — not permanent relief. But he added: “Amnesty will be used only on a much bigger deal, whether on immigration or something else.”

The criticism from both sides underscored Trump’s boxed inposition as he tries to win at least some Democratic buy-in without alienating his base.

With hundreds of thousands of federal workers set to face another federal pay period without paychecks, the issue passed to the Senate, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to bring Trump’s proposal to the floor this week.

Democrats say there’s little chance the measure will reach the 60-vote threshold usually required to advance legislation in the Senate. Republicans have a 53-47 majority, which means they need at least some Democrats to vote in favor.

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks about the partial government shutdown, immigration and border security in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, in Washington, Saturday.

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

McConnell has long tried to avoid votes on legislation that is unlikely to become law. And the Kentucky Republican has said for weeks that he has no interest in “show votes” aimed only at forcing members to take sides after Trump rejected the Senate’s earlier bipartisan bill to avert the shutdown.

What’s unclear is how McConnell will bring Trump’s plan forward — or when voting will begin. The Republican leader is a well-known architect of complicated legislative maneuvers.

One question is whether he would allow a broader immigration debate with amendments to Trump’s plan on the Senate floor.

McConnell spokesman David Popp said Sunday, “When we have (a plan) we will be sure to let everyone know.”

One key Republican, Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, said that he and other lawmakers had been encouraging the White House to put an offer on the table — any offer — to get both sides

talking.

“Get something out there the president can say, ‘I can support this,’ and it has elements from both sides, put it on the table, then open it up for debate,” Lankford said on ABC’s “This Week.”

“The vote this week in the Senate is not to pass the bill, it is to open up and say ‘Can we debate this? Can we amend it?

Can we make changes?’” Lankford said. “Let’s find a way to be able to get the government open because there are elements in this that are clearly elements that have been supported by Democrats strongly in the past.”

“The president really wants to come to an agreement here. He has put offers on the table,” said Rep Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” ”The responsible thing for the Democrats to do is put a counteroffer on the table if you don’t like this one.”

Vice President Mike Pence said on “Fox News Sunday” that Trump had “set the table for a deal that will address the crisis on our border, se-

cure our border and give us a pathway” to reopen the government.

Democrats, however, continue to say that they will not negotiate with Trump until he ends the shutdown, the longest in American history.

“The starting point of this negotiation ought to be reopening the government,” Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., told NBC. “We cannot reward the kind of behavior of hostage taking. Because if the president can arbitrarily shut down the government now, he will do it time and again.”

As news media reported the outline of Trump’s proposal ahead of his Saturday speech, Pelosi and other Democrats made clear the president’s plan was a non-starter — a quick reaction Trump took issue with Sunday.

“Nancy Pelosi and some of the Democrats turned down my offer yesterday before I even got up to speak. They don’t see crime & drugs, they only see 2020,” he said in first of a flurry of morning tweets.

More lenient state laws could chill low-alcohol beer market

By TIM TALLEY Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY — Beer snobs are raising their mugs to a stronger brew in three states that once forbade grocers from selling anything but low-alcohol brands, and the changes could indirectly chill the industry in two others where such regulations remain.

Until October, Oklahoma grocery and convenience stores could stock beer with only up to 3.2 percent alcohol content — considerably lower than even leading light beer brands.

Liquor stores were able to sell stronger 8.99 percent beer but were prohibited from selling cold beer of any strength.

Voter-approved changes now allow stronger ales to be sold in Oklahoma grocery and convenience stores. And many of the changes are being adopted this year in the adjoining states of Colorado and Kansas.

The beer revolution will leave just two states — Utah and Minnesota — where only 3.2 percent beer may be sold

in grocery and convenience stores. Beer industry observers say how lawmakers in those states react to the changes could determine whether the future of low-point beer in the U.S is as flat as a week-old lager. Half of the nation’s 3.2 beer market was in Oklahoma and an additional 20 percent was in Colorado.

“It is a dramatic drop,” said Brett Robinson, president of Beer Distributors of Oklahoma, which represents some beer distributors in the state.

“In Oklahoma now, beer is just beer. There is no more definition or classification.”

Oklahoma was the first of the nation’s five 3.2-beer states to make the switch. That’s ironic considering alcohol was illegal until voters repealed statewide prohibition in 1959 — 26 years after Prohibition was repealed nationally.

“It was a long time coming,” said Lisette Barnes, president of the Oklahoma Beer Alliance, a beer industry trade association. “It’s refreshing. I think overwhelmingly people are ex-

cited about it. It’s been a good thing for both industry and consumers.”

As the market for “baby beer” continues to shrink, brewers must decide whether it’s profitable to continue to make it — a decision that could cause low-point beer supplies to dry up in Utah and Minnesota.

Anheuser-Busch, the world’s largest beer producer, said it will work to meet the needs of consumers in 3.2 percent beer states even amid declining demand.

“While we will continue to produce 3.2 percent beer, regulatory and legislative changes in Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas that affect demand for 3.2 percent beer will impact our national production,” the company said in a statement in December.

But some brewers are already cutting back on their 3.2 percent beer production. Oklahoma City-based craft brewer COOP Ale Works, which distributes in six states, including Oklahoma and Kansas, has

discontinued two of its three 3.2 percent brews.

“The only reason we produced those other two beers was to have beer in grocery and convenience stores,” said Sean Mossman, director of sales and marketing for COOP. “Now that we can sell our more popular styles in the grocery stores, we just don’t see any need to continue manufacturing those beers.”

And selling COOP’s flagship beers in grocery stores “has been a boon for us,” Mossman said. He said the brewer’s business has increased 50 percent in the months since Oklahoma grocers began stocking its stronger beers. New regulations go into effect in Kansas in April, when grocery and convenience stores can start selling beer with an alcoholic content of 6 percent.

“Overall, we’re very happy about the death of 3.2 beer,” he said. “The death of 3.2 beer is good for us.”

Dwindling supplies of lowpoint brew is something state regulators have considered.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani left open Sunday the possibility that Trump and former personal attorney Michael Cohen might have discussed Cohen’s congressional testimony.

But, he added, “so what” if he did?

Giuliani told CNN’s “State of the Union” that he did not know if Trump had discussed with Cohen a 2017 congressional interview at which Cohen has admitted lying about a Trump Tower real estate project in Moscow. He also acknowledged in a separate interview with NBC News that conversations about that project stretched throughout 2016, including possibly up until October or November of that year.

The question arose in light of a BuzzFeed News report from last week that said Trump had instructed Cohen to lie to Congress and that Cohen relayed that to special counsel Robert Mueller’s team of investigators. Mueller’s office took the unusual step of issuing a statement disputing the story.

BuzzFeed said it stands by its reporting.

Giuliani said in interviews with CNN and NBC that Trump never directed Cohen to lie to lawmakers. But on CNN he acknowledged the possibility that Trump and Cohen might have discussed Cohen’s testimony, saying that while he had no knowledge of such a conversation, he wasn’t ruling it out and that it’d be “perfectly normal” anyway.

“I don’t know if it happened or didn’t happen,” Giuliani said, later adding, “And so what if he talked to him about it?”

Giuliani’s suggestion that dialogue about the Trump Tow-

er project could have stretched into the fall of 2016 extends the timeline for negotiations well beyond what the president has publicly acknowledged. Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress by saying that he had abandoned the project in January 2016 even though prosecutors say he actually continued pursuing it into that June.

Giuliani said on NBC’s “Meet The Press” that Trump recalled having conversations with Cohen about the project throughout 2016, though there “weren’t a lot of them.”

“The president also remembers — yeah, probably up — could be up to as far as October, November,” Giuliani said. “Our answers cover until the election. So anytime during that period they could’ve talked about it. But the president’s recollection of it is that the, the thing had petered out quite a bit.”

Giuliani made a similar comment last month on ABC News when he suggested that the president knew that Cohen was pursuing the project into 2016.

“According to the answer that he gave, it would have covered all the way up to — covered up to November, 2016.

Said he had conversations with him but the president didn’t hide this,” Giuliani said.

Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat and chairman of the House intelligence committee, said the panel planned to investigate why Cohen made false statements to Congress and determine what exactly Cohen and Trump might have discussed about his testimony.

“Congress has a has a fundamental interest in two things first in getting to the bottom of why a witness came before us and lied and who else was knowledgeable that this was a lie,” Schiff said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”

Around the Nation Amtrak train hits vehicle on track in Indiana CHESTERTON, Ind. — An Amtrak train from Chicago to Grand Rapids, Michigan, hit an unoccupied vehicle on the track in Indiana, but no passengers or crew were injured.

Amtrak says in a statement that the accident happened about 7:30 p.m. central time Sunday as the train carrying 163 passengers reached Chesterton, Indiana, 46 miles southeast of Chicago.

Amtrak spokeswoman Beth Toll says it was not clear why the vehicle was obstructing the track with no driver inside.

She says there was only cosmetic damage to the train.

She says the train continued on its route after a delay of an hour and 40 minutes. Local police are continuing the investigation of the incident.

School where fans displayed Trump flag pulls out of MLK game MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota high school where fans displayed a President Donald Trump re-election flag has pulled out of a basketball invitational hosted by a Minneapolis school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Jordan High School boys’ basketball team was scheduled to play Minneapolis Patrick Henry High School Henry on Monday in the MLK Showcase at Minneapolis Roosevelt.

Some Jordan fans displayed a Trump banner when Roosevelt visited Jordan last week. Jordan is a rural, overwhelmingly white community. Roosevelt’s coach says his team is predominantly black.

Henry coach Jamil Jackson says organizers of the invitational were told Jordan feared something might happen to the players if they came to Roosevelt to play.

But Jordan Superintendent Matthew Helgerson says, “Fear was not our reason.”

Helgerson tells the Star Tribune in an email that the team did not want its presence at the event “to detract from the athletes.”

Warren planning 1st trip to South Carolina

Deputies shoot man after he kills 4 family members PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A rural Oregon man killed four members of his family at the home they shared and was shot by sheriff’s deputies as he tried to kill a girl, authorities said.

Mark Leo Gregory Gago, 42, killed his parents, his girlfriend and their infant daughter Saturday night before deputies shot him, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said.

The victims were not shot, The Oregonian reported . Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Brian Jensen said the causes of death will be investigated.

“We’re not sure what was used at this time,” Jensen told reporters near the scene Sunday. “I’ve been told that there were numerous weapons, swords, things of that nature in the residence. The investigators are trying to determine what exactly was used to kill each person.”

The sheriff’s office identified the victims as Olivia Gago, 9 months, Shaina Sweitzer, 31, Jerry Bremer, 66, and Pamela Bremer, 64.

The home is about 20 miles south of Portland and north-

east of the city of Woodburn.

The sheriff’s office took an emergency call from a resident of a home at about 10:15 p.m. Saturday. The caller described a violent and hectic scene, Jensen said. Arriving deputies found a “horrific” situation, Jensen said.

“I’ve talked to investigators, 20-year veterans, and they’re saying this is a shocking scene,” Jensen said.

They found a woman dead outside the home and Gago attacking the child. The 8-yearold child was Sweitzer’s

daughter from a previous relationship.

A roommate also survived.

She suffered what deputies described as injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. She was being treated at a hospital.

Gago had been arrested in August on a weapons charge.

Jensen said by email that Gago was booked on a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon. He did not have details on the circumstances of the arrest or disposition of the case.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is making her first trip to early voting South Carolina since launching her exploratory bid for a possible 2020 presidential run.

Warren’s organization tells The Associated Press on Sunday that she is planning to visit Columbia on Wednesday for an organizing event at Columbia College.

Warren has been visiting the early presidential primary and caucus states of New Hampshire and Iowa since launching her exploratory effort last month, becoming the first of the better-known national Democratic presidential prospects to do so.

During the 2018 midterm elections, Warren aimed to maintain visibility among South Carolina voters, signing on to fundraising emails sent out by the state Democratic Party and sending a staffer to run the state party’s communications efforts.

— Associated Press

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Kenai Middle School Welcome back from holiday break! We are excited for the new year and all the fun things that happen between now and then end of the year! Keep your running shoes on because it will be busy!

Several sports are now in full swing.

Cross Country Skiing practices Monday – Friday 2:30 – 4:15 Volleyball practices Monday – Friday 2:30 – 4:30 Wrestling practices Monday – Friday 2:30 – 4:15 There is still time for your student to join but they must have a completed sports packet turned in to the office prior to participating.

Clubs begin this week. They will happen each Wednesday for the last period of the day. Make sure your student’s club fee has been paid to the office and all permission slips have been turned in. If you have any questions regarding clubs you can call the office at 907-283-1700.

After-School Tutoring starts back up this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30 – 4:00. If you are interested in After-School Tutoring for you student, paperwork is available at the office.

On Friday, January 18th KMS will host the first Wrestling meet of the season and we hope you’ll join us! The meet begins at 3:00.

Also on Friday, XC Skiers will head to Nikiski to compete in the first Cross Country Ski meet of the season! If you are able, show up and cheer ‘em on! Go Kossacks!

Soldotna High Parents of Seniors – The After Graduation planning meeting is on Monday, January 21st at 6pm The afterschool tutoring buses will start running on 8/28.

There are 2 buses that leave at 4:15. You must be on the route list to ride the bus. See Ms. Wear in the library to find out more information and/or get on the bus list. You can also email her at twear@kpbsd.k12.ak.us or call 260-7036.

Soldotna Stars Letterman Jackets are available to order at www.neffco.com. Click on Varsity Jackets, find our school by State, select Soldotna High School, starting at $149 you can personalize it anyway you would like. Makes a great Christmas gift!

SoHi Pool Schedule M,W,F Morning Lap 6:30am-7:30am Sport Calendar http://www.arbiterlive.com/ Teams?entityId=21192 or http://www.asaa365.com/ There are two ways to order a transcript. Each way serves a different purpose.

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FINAL TRANSCRIPTS! A final transcript is one that shows your second semester grades… If you order your transcript when we are IN second semester, you will need to make sure you choose “next grading period” when you go on to Parchment… that way your transcript request will wait until the grades are in at the end of the year before it is sent.

Redoubt Elementary We have no school on January 21st.

Site council meeting will be January 22nd @ 3:45pm in the teachers’ lounge, parents are welcome to attend.

Fun Fest will be happening January 25th from 3:30-5 pm there is no Boys & Girls club after school this day, make sure you have a plan for your student after school. Fun Fest is $4.00 per student, this cost only covers the activities, snacks are extra.

The district Battle of the Books will be happening January 30th and the 31st, anyone is welcome to come and watch!

Save the date! We will be having our Redoubt Carnival on February 23rd, our PTA is looking for parent and student volunteers and accepting donations for the carnival.

Please make sure to send students to school in all their winter gear to play outside that includes a winter coat, hats, gloves, snow pants, and boots to stay warm.

You may know, that are parking lot is one of the most challenging areas we have to keep students and parents safe. We ask that if you are coming into the building to pick your child(ren), to park in a parking space. If you chose to park in the pick-up lane, you must stay in your vehicle and wait for your child to come out. Thank you for helping us keep your children safe at our school.

Kaliedoscope The Life Skill we are focusing on this week is Patience – To wait calmly for someone or something.

Re-enrollment forms were sent home in Friday folders last week. Re-enrollment forms are due February 15th by 4:00 p.m.

Every student must have a completed form turned in to the office to hold their place for next year. If your child is not returning, even if they have aged out of the school, please fill out the back of the form so we know where they will be attending in order to send their records when it’s time.

Monday, January 21 No School in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr Day Friday, January 25 School wide Bus Evacuation Maria Allison and The Preforming Arts Society will be here to perform for the staff and students.

Please make sure to send winter gear to school with your student, labeled with their name. Our school nurse is limited to what she has on-hand to loan out.

Up Coming Events January 31 - Kindergarten Connections and Potluck @ 5:30 February 1 - 1st & 2nd grade will be visiting the Challenger Center February 6 - Early Release Day at 2:10 February 7 & 8- Parent Teacher Conferences- No School February 11 – 1st & 2nd grade will be visiting the Kenai Senior Center, Riverside and Jumpin Junction Volunteers Volunteers are welcome any time at Kaleidoscope! Background checks and Volunteer Training are required for each school year to be an approved volunteer. Go to http://kaleido-

KPC closed today for Alaska Civil Rights Day In observance of Alaska Civil Rights Day and Martin L. King Jr. Day, all locations of Kenai Peninsula College will be closed today, Monday, Jan. 21. Campuses and extension site will re-open with normal hours on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Spring semester starts, still time to register Even though the spring semester is underway, anyone who has not yet registered can still do so, with an instructor’s permission, through Jan. 25. Registration is allowed only with the instructor’s permission and students must contact the instructor (call, email or in person) for “an override” in order to register online. Students can also register in person at the campus after getting the instructor’s permission. Starting classes late can be challenging, but it is an option for students who have no other options.

Visit KPC’s searchable schedule to access KPC’s spring schedule at this link: https://www.kpc.alaska.edu/academics/ schedule/. Registration is available at https://www.alaska.edu/uaonline/.

For more information, contact KRC Campus Services at 262-0330 or email uaa_kpciyinfo@alaska.edu.

Rarefied Light 2018 photography exhibit open The annual, traveling photography show that showcases Alaskan photographers’ works, Rarefied Light 2018,

Peninsula Clarion | Monday, January 21, 2019 | A7

K enai P eninsula C ollege A round C ampus is currently being exhibited in the G.L. Freeburg Gallery at the Kenai River Campus through Feb. 28.

According to the Rarefied Light 2018 website, this year’s juror, Arthur Meyerson, is an award-winning fine art photographer. Meyerson is recognized as one of America’s finest photographers.

Through the years, this native Texan has traveled throughout the world creating award-winning advertising, corporate and editorial photographs, as well as an extensive body of fine art imagery. Adweekmagazine named him Southwest Photographer of the Year on three separate occasions and American Photo has selected him as one of the top photographers in advertising.

The G.L. Freeburg Gallery is located in the Brockel building lobby. For more information, contact Cam Choy, KRC associate professor of art, at 262-0274 or email cchoy2@alaska.edu.

KPC Showcases offers great, free winter diversions The continuing humanities series, the KPC Showcase, is funded by a generous grant from the Damon Foundation. The events are always provided free to the

scope.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/wpmu/volunteers for the 2 links.

Background checks may take up to 2 weeks to be processed. Volunteer Indemnification forms are to be completed 2 days before each study trip.

Soldotna Elementary Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: January 21 Vacation Day/ No School January 25 Geography Bee at 2:00pm in the gym February 1 Tie Dye Day February 4-8 Book Fair in the Library February 6 Early Release Day 1:55pm February 7-8 Parent Teacher Conference Days/ No School for Students February 22 Spelling Bee at 2:00pm in the gym February 28 “Soup”er Lunch Fundraiser during student lunch times Soldotna Elementary students have recess every day. Please make sure children are properly dressed for the weather.

Soldotna Elementary is currently accepting applications for its 2019-2020 Title 1 Pre-K program. Students must be 4 years old by September 01, 2019 and live in the Soldotna Elementary boundary.

Applications are located at the front office.

Student notes and bus passes are sent to classes at 3:00pm each day. Please send in a note or call prior to this time to ensure your student gets the message.

Connections Dates To Remember: 01/24 – Connections Spelling Bee @ 1:00pm, Soldotna Library (more info below) 1/30 – Seward Office - Chena Grow Tower Project: Cool Hands On Build It From Scratch Project!! Recommended for Grades 3 & Up. Call or email Julie for more info and to get on the participation roster. 224-9035 or jlindquist@kpbsd.k12.ak.us 02/07 – Soldotna Office: Art Share from 3-4pm (more info below) 02/15- Science Fair Registration Due 02/25- Science Fair Projects Due 02/25 - March 1- Science Fair Projects Displayed in Connections Office 03/07 - Soldotna Office: Art Share from 3-4pm (more info below) 04/04 - Soldotna Office: Art Share from 3-4pm (more info below) 05/03 & 05/04 – FULL: Overnight Trip to Kasitsna Bay Laboratory with Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies contact Derek Bynagle for more info 05/06 – Kenai Fjords Marine Science Explorer Tour – Please Contact Julie Lindquist for More Details jlindquist@kpbsd.k12. ak.us or (907) 224-9035 NEW: Soldotna Office – Free Tutoring: Connections is very excited to have Rebecca Weaver, Assistant Professor from the Kenai Peninsula College, at the Soldotna office every Thursday from 11:00am to 2:00pm to tutor students and parents in math, physics, chemistry and science for free! If you are a parent or a student that needs help in any of these areas, please call us at 714-8880 to make an appointment.

Connections Spelling Bee: Connections Homeschool is enrolled in the National Spelling Bee this year, continuing with a great tradition. All Connections students in grades 3-8 are encouraged to participate in order to build confidence, increase vocabulary and improve spelling skills. Connections Spelling Bee date is Thursday, January 24th from 1-4pm.

The 2019 Alaska State Spelling Bee is still to be determined. For word lists and information, contact Carole Nolden at 714-8880 or cnolden@kpbsd.org Soldotna Office: Connections Science Fair: The Connections Science Fair is open to all Connections students, and is a non-competitive opportunity for students to explore a science related topic, create a display, and show off their display in the Connections office. See the attached registration form and rules/guidelines for more info, and please contact Mark Wackler (mwackler@kpbsd.org) for more resources to help with your project.

Soldotna & Homer Offices: Thursday Art Share: The Soldotna & Homer offices are celebrating student art, grades K-12, every month! Paintings, drawings, ceramics, photography, digital art, etc… all are welcome and encouraged! Submissions can be dropped off anytime during the month, an art activity will start promptly at 3:15 on the Art Share day, see below for dates.

Our art share in February will be Thursday, February 7th from 3-4pm and the theme is: winter animals!

March: Spring theme! Thursday, March 7th from 3-4pm April: Green Earth theme! Thursday, April 4th from 3-4pm. **please note: any and all submissions are welcome regardless of theme** Mountain View Monday, January 21st, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, is a vacation day. There is no school for staff or students.

Friday, January 25th is Pajama Day. Wednesday, February 6th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held Thursday & Friday,

public. This semester, there are currently two upcoming events that the public may be interested in attending.

There will a screening of the documentary film, We Up, which will include a follow-up discussion with Aaron Leggett, the executive producer, who is also a curator at the Anchorage Museum.

The screening will be held at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24, at the KRC McLane Commons.

The documentary traces the cultural, creative, and spiritual connections between indigenous hip-hop artists of Alaska and their peers across the circumpolar north. According to Leggett, “Forty years after hip-hop culture was evolving in the multiethnic South Bronx neighborhood of New York City, it’s being reinterpreted in fascinating ways by indigenous artists throughout Alaska, as well as Greenland, Canada, Norway, and Finland.”

The next Showcase to mark on the calendar is the highly-popular, annual Irish music concert that has packed the house every year in recent memory. This year’s Night of Traditional Irish Music and Folklore will feature New York fiddler Rose Conway Flanagan, Irish-born guitarist Pat Broaders and New York guitarist John Walsh.

The music will begin at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Ward building rooms 102-106 at the Kenai River Campus in Soldotna. As always, admission is free and the public is encouraged to arrive early to secure a seat.

February 7th & 8th. There will be no school for students.

The Library will be holding a book fair the week of February 4 – February 8 during school hours and parent-teacher conferences.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the book fair please call the office at 283-8600.

Nikiski Middle/High The following students were named to the Honor Roll for the first semester at Nikiski Middle/High School: 4.0 Honor Roll 12th grade – Bethany Carstens, Justin Cox, Garrett Ellis, Eleni Powell, Hannah Young 11th grade – Madison Akers, Kaycee Bostic, Hamilton Cox, Tawnisha Freeman, America Jeffreys, Kaitlyn Johnson, Jordyn Stock, Joseph Yourkoski 10th grade – Rosalie Anderson, Brenden Boehme, Lillian Carstens, Siobhan Dempsey, Courtney Ellis, Bailey Epperheimer, Sidney Epperheimer, Dylan Harris, Aspen Hooper, Samuel Smith, Jaryn Zoda 9th grade – Levi Anderson, Aubree Day, Emily Durfee, Camry Ellis, Rylee Ellis, Rory Gilmartin, Simon Grenier, McKinlee Jeffreys, Alyssa Nunley, Adrienne Stynsberg, Ariel VanZandt 8th grade – Brady Bostic, Serenity Freeman, Braeden Porter, Savanna Stock 7th grade – Ashlee Anderson, Nolan Boehme, John Brinner, Zoey Ellis, Maggie Grenier, Shelby McGahan, Jorja Peppinger 6th grade – Jackson Anding, Makenna Anthony, Everett Chamberlain, Leeloo Darwin, Avery Ellis, Ethan Ellis, Telan Fallon, James Hemphill, Kaydence Jeffreys, Lincoln Kimbell, Gavin Ley, Cameron Parrish, Kailey Stynsberg 3.5 Honor Roll 12th grade – Hannah Ashley, Kelsey Clark, Kasandra Greene, Cody Handley, Alie Minium, Samantha Perry, McKinsey Pitt, Zina Schwenke, Gabriel Smith, Jacob Smith, Cheyanne Wall, Shane Weathers, Emma Wik 11th grade – Flavie Antoniotti, Angela Druesedow, Ethan Hack, Noah Litke, Bryan McCollum, Michael Mysing, Chase Olsen, Elora Reichert, Aeneas Soby, Ana Stankovic, Suparote Fahnamporn, Matthew Weathers, Michael Weathers, Tika-Marie Zimmerman 10th grade – Christopher Druesedow, Austin Freeman, Racheal Hoke, Renee Hoke, Alexander Johnson, James Lamping, Savannah Ley, Koleman McCaughey, Trevor Mysing, Laila Olsen, Gavin White, Megan Wolverton, Cailin Yeager 9th grade – Trista Apted, Kylee Bitterich, Kandice Cornett, Jordyn Flynn, Shylea Freeman, Hunter Greene, Patrick Henry, Vincent Hooper, Ndea Rollins, Zachary Soby, Madalyn Stichal, Jaycee Tauriainen, Hana Tibbetts, Jade Williams 8th grade – Alexander Anderson, Lilly Anderson, Tre’len Anderson, Charles Chamberlain, Jesse Colton, Celina Martinez, Jessica Perry, Zalah Robert, Saydee Shackelford, Brynne Tedford 7th grade – Brooke Abel, Holley Benner, Niles Broussard, Lainey Dugan, Keegan Hupp, Sabrina McMilllen-Jenkins, Giaseena Nicks, Abigail Rector, Julia Smith, Katelyn Stichal, Emma Weeks, Wynter Yeager 6th grade – Jaci Bettis, Ethan Boehme, Sabre Christoffersen, Kathleen Curtis, Noah Douglas, Athena Henry, Ashlynne Playle, Thayne Quiner, Emma Rector 3.0 Honor Roll 12th grade – Abigail Bystedt, Seth DeSiena, Jada Glaves, Jace Kornstad, Katelyn Moore, Dustin Mullins, Raven Patterson, Shirika Thomas 11th grade – Jakob Andreanoff, Samuel Berry, Laurens Borggrewe, Martin Cox, Petie Deveer, Kayle Johnson, Elsa Nogrette, Mason Payne, Pedro Souza, Madelin Weeks, Andrew Wolverton 10th grade – Shelby Edgar, Braden Evoy, Isaiah Gray, Harmony Harris, Solomon Hemmings, Emily Hufford, Katrina Isabell, Emma Lakin, Nicholas Mosqueda 9th grade – Bobbi Barker, Hannah Ellis Calie Liebes, Bryli Mullin, Emiliana Osborne, Jimmy Snow, Wyatt Stormer 8th grade – Jasmine Durfee, Drew Handley, Mariah Hernandez, Isabelle Ley, Adrienne Muir, Dwyght Mullins, Danya Schwalb, Jasmine Smith 7th grade – Synder Calderon, Jed Davis, Luis Elias, Destiny Langston, Joshua Martin, Leora McCaughey, Truit McCaughey, Johnathan Ralston, Timothy Shackelford, Jesse Slaughter, Danielle Thies, Diva Thies, Avery White, Sam Yerkes 6th grade – Lynn Deveer, De’ahni Hemmings, Seth Hodsdon, Caleb Litke, Jonathan Loop, Kassidy Love, Kevin Love, Alexander Martinez, Belle Morris, Logan Nicks, Logan Price, Jessica Rumaner, Nevaeh Scott, Cecelia Strongheart, Aiden Sullivan, Jackson Wittmer Monday, January 21 NO SCHOOL – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.DAY Tuesday, January 22 High School Basketball @ Soldotna - Girls JV 3:00 / Boys JV 4:30 / Girls Varsity 6:00 / Boys Varsity 7:30 Thursday, January 24 High School Basketball – C Team @ CIA 4:00 Friday, January 25 High School Basketball @ Homer - Girls JV 3:30 / Boys JV 5:00 / Girls Varsity 6:30 / Boys Varsity 8:00 For a complete list of Schools briefs visit peninsulaclarion.com.

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Sports

Woods, Hermanson win big races at Besh Cup

By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

Sticky enough to stride up the steepest uphills and slick enough to power through everything else.

That’s the type of skis Alaska Winter Stars coach Jan Buron gave to the two big winners Sunday at Besh Cup 4 at Tsalteshi Trails.

Eli Hermanson, a 17-yearold AWS skiers and senior at Service High School, posted the fastest 10-kilometer classic time for the men, while Marion Woods, a 23-year-old coach for the Alaska Winter Stars, had the fastest five-kilometer time for the women.

“Our skis were really good and I credit that to coach Jan,” Hermanson said. “I’ve skied with him seven or eight years and he’s been a mentor to me.

He taught me to ski, really.”

Tsalteshi hosted Besh Cup 3 on Saturday and Besh Cup 4 — which had 196 finishers — on Sunday. The six Besh Cup races are used to choose Team Alaska for Junior Nationals, which this year will be March 9 to 17 at Kincaid Park in Anchorage. For those older or younger than the Junior Nationals age limits, or for local skiers looking to see what it’s like to race against the bestin the state, the Besh Cups also are a golden opportunity.

“A lot of young kids were just impressed with the level of skiing,” Kenai Central coach Brad Nyquist said. “It was pretty fun to watch a couple of kids get the energy it takes to really improve.”

Woods, 23, graduated from the University of Vermont 1 1-2 years ago. She just started competing again and is a member of the Anchorage Biathlon Club looking to start making waves in that sport. She is not eligible for Junior Nationals — she finished her career in that event with six golds — but wants to stay sharp and be able to relate to the athletes she coaches.

“It’s always a good opportunity to jump in with the juniors,” she said. “Right now in the U.S., there are so many fast juniors.”

Woods finished the 5K in 14 minutes, 34.70 seconds.

Runner-up was Aubrey Leclair of the Alaska Pacific University program in 14:45.66.

Part of the reason for hosting the Besh Cup is to show off

Kenai Central’s Summer Foster and Soldotna’s Erika Arthur round a corner during Besh Cup 3 at Tsalteshi Trails on Sunday. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tsalteshi Trails, and it worked with Woods. This is her fourth time racing Besh Cups here.

“I love it,” she said. “It’s a really interesting trail system.

It definitely favors the stronger, bigger skiers that can put a lot of weight through the snow.”

Woods said Tsalteshi is constantly rolling, and strong double-poling is essential to powering through the slight inclines. But the hills also get steep, and that’s where Buron’s testing on the kick wax was pivotal, because Woods was able to stride up the tracks.

Woods also won Saturday’s sprint race, and gave the Tsalteshi sprint course kudos as well.

“It’s so spectator-friendly,” she said. “I loved watching as much as I loved racing.

“I really liked the open area and everyone cheering. It felt a little like Europe. The people were alive and the stadium was alive.”

Hermanson wanted to be competing in the U18 Scandinavian Championships in Otepaa, Estonia, from Sunday to Wednesday, but an accident on the Hillside Trails near Service in late November thwarted those plans.

The trails were icy and Hermanson, who has won two Besh Cups in a row at his age group, caught an edge while carrying a lot of speed down a hill. Hermanson was skiing alone, but some skiers behind him were able to direct him back to Service when he became wobbly and disoriented.

Rams, Pats get to Super Bowl

By The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s the dead of winter, meaning the weather in New England can be brutal. And that the Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl.

It took them overtime and more of Tom Brady’s brilliance to get there — for the third straight year. While the folks back home dealt with a frigid storm, Brady blew through Kansas City’s exhausted defense on a 75-yard drive to Rex Burkhead’s 2-yard touchdown run in a 37-31 victory Sunday for the AFC championship.

The drive, during which New England (13-5) had three third-down conversions, was reminiscent of when the Patriots beat Atlanta in the only Super Bowl to go to OT two years ago.

“Overtime, on the road against a great team,” Brady said. “They had no quit. Neither did we. We played our best football at the end. I don’t know, man, I’m tired. That was a hell of a game.”

Awaiting them in Atlanta are the Los Angeles Rams, who won 26-23 in overtime in New Orleans for the NFC championship. The Rams (15-3) last made the Super Bowl in 2002 while based in St. Louis, losing to the Patriots.

New England benefited from two critical replay reviews and made its ninth Super Bowl with Brady at quarterback and Bill Belichick as coach.

“This is crazy,” said Brady, who was 30 of 46 for 348 yards.

“What a game.”

It’s the first time both conference title games went to OT. The last time both visitors won conference championship matches was 2012; New England was 3-5 on the road this season.

RAMS 26, SAINTS 23, OT NEW ORLEANS — A big comeback. A blown call. And, finally, a booming kick that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl.

After rallying from an early 13-0 deficit, the Rams stunned the New Orleans Saints with Greg Zuerlein’s 57-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory in the NFC championship game Sunday — an outcome that might not have been possible without an egregious mistake by the officials in the closing minutes of regulation.

Los Angeles cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman committed a blatant interference penalty with a helmet-to-helmet hit on Tommylee Lewis well before the pass arrived inside the 5, forcing the Saints to settle for Wil Lutz’s 31-yard field goal that made it 23-20 with 1:41 left in regulation.

“Came to the sideline, looked at the football gods and was like, ‘Thank you,’” RobeyColeman said. “I got away with one tonight.”

After the no-call, Jared Goff had enough time to lead the Rams down the field for Zuerlein’s tying field goal, a 48-yarder with 15 seconds remaining.

He had a broken nose, facial lacerations and a concussion that would keep him off of skis for a month. As Sunday’s victory would indicate, Hermanson now feels fine skiing, but he said boisterous periods in school still have him searching out a quiet room.

Hermanson’s first races back were at the U.S. Cross-Country Ski Championships in Craftsbury, Vermont, from Jan. 3 to 8. He said he felt only 50 to 70 percent.

So Sunday’s victory was a big turning point as he shoots for a top performance at Junior Nationals. He skied the 10K in 27:33.31, while Alexander Maurer of AWS was second at 27:43.22 and Karl Danielson was third at 27:43.43. Danielson is a 2018 Kenai Central graduate redshirting his first Kenai Central’s Quinten Cox competes at Besh Cup 4 on Sunday at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by year at the University of Alaska Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion) Fairbanks.

“I’m pretty pleased,” Her- er, AWS, 27:49.75; 4. Everett Cason, U16 5K — 1. Josh Baurick, FXC, 13:29.08; 14:45.66; 2. Ellie Mitchell, APUNSC, manson said of his victory. “I APUNSC, 28:08.74; 5. Dale Baurick, 2. Aaron Maves, APUNSC, 13:40.01; 3. 15:38.87; 3. Emma Jerome, FXC, 16:07.93; 28:23; 20, Bradley Walters, ANR Porter Blei, ANR, 13:47.61; 4. Eli Mer- 4. Adeline Wright, APUNSC, 16:36.67; 5. knew it was a possibility. I’m FXC, (Soldotna), 31:40.16; 29. Jack Harris, rill, FXC, 14:00.91; 5. Konrad Renner, Ariana O’Harra, APUNSC, 17:45.59; 6. just trying to stay positive and I Soldotna, 33:43.80; 34. Joshua Foster, ANR, 14:10.97; 18. Tyler Hippchen, Kenai, Hannah Delker, Soldotna, 17:58.40. keep getting better and better.” Kenai, 35:53.06; 35. Joseph Dammeyer, 16:11.57; 27. Quinten Cox, Kenai, 20:40.30. Senior 5K — 1. Marion Woods, AWS, U12 3K — 1. Kieran Kaufman, FXC, 14:34.70.

37:55.14.

Hermanson also is a fan of Soldotna, U20 10K — 1. Karl Danielson, Kenai 12:29.65; 2. Basile Plattet, FXC, 12:41.25; 3. Masters 5 5K — 1. Donna DiFolco, NSCF, Tsalteshi Trails, pointing out Central grad, 27:43.43; 2. Ari Endestad, Wade Harry, FXC, 12:46.63; 4. Dylan Amy, 17:38.70. the system has enough variety FXC, 28:06.87; 3. Kai Meyers, APUNSC, AWS, 12:53.41; 5. Logan Cuddy, AWS, U14 5K — 1. Heidi Schumacher, AWS, 4. Josiah Alverts, 28:49.12; 5. 13:31.39.

17:15.20; 2. Sammy Legate, APUNSC, and length to make a great 10K 28:24.65; Patrick Marbacher, 29:10.53; 9. Jeremy U10 1K — 1. Si Hanestad, Mat-Su Ski Club, 17:23.51; 3. Piper Sears, APUNSC, course without having to do Kupferschmid, ANR, 30:12.50.

3:59.10; 2. Bridger Petersen, Fairbanks Jr. 18:29.04; 4. Berit Meyers, AWS, 19:11.62; Senior men 10K — 1. Julian Bordes, APUN- Nordic, 4:01.46; 3. Wilson Rasic, Fairbanks 5. Krista Fern Leclair, APUNSC, 19:14.90. multiple loops.

SC, 28:11.75; 2. Adam Loomis, Team AK Jr. Nordic, 4:27.56; 4. Kyle Foster, Kenai, U16 5K — 1. Quincy Donley, AWS, 15:00.50; “It’s got fast downhills and Ski Jumping, 30:52.45; 3. Matthew Muffo- 5:33.49.

2. Victoria Bassette, FXC, 15:02.03; 3. Meredith Schwartz, AWS, 15:26.90; 4. Neena steep uphills,” he said. “It defi- letto, The Other Guys, 33:45.10; 4. Maksim Women (Top 5, plus local finishers) The Other Guys, 34:21.45.

Brubaker, AWS, 16:00.10; 5. Katey Houser, nitely separates out the men Mayer, U18 5K — 1.

Annika Hanestad, APUNSC, Masters 2 Men 10K — 1. Gavin Kentch, ANR, 16:12.90; 17. Sonora Martin, ANR 14:51.66; 2.

Garviey Tobin, APUNSC, from the boys.”

APUNSC, 31:51.31.

(Soldotna), 17:44.69; 20. Erika Arthur, ANR Besh Cup 4 Men (Top 5, plus local finishers) U18 10K — 1. Eli Hermanson, AWS, 27 minutes, 33.31 seconds; 2. Alexander Maurer, AWS, 27:43.22; 3. Joel Pow-

Masters 5 Men 10K — 1. Scott Amy, AWX, 49:22.53.

U14 5K — 1. Murphy Kimball, AWS, 15:45.26; 2. Skyler Amy, AWS, 15:56.82; 3.

Aven Elsberg, APUNSC, 16:56.98; 4. Elias Engman, FXC, 16:59.58; 5. Paul Hlasny, AWS, 17:11.25;

14:57.20; 3. Annie Gonzales, APUNSC, 15:05.76; 4. Ivy Eski, APUNSC, 15:06.02; 5. Tjarn Bross, FXC, 15:31.93; 13. Maria Salzetti, Kenai, 17:12.65; 15. Cameron Blackwell, Soldotna, 18:14.79; 17. Mickinzie Ticknor, Kenai, 20:25.34.

U20 5K — 1. Aubrey Leclair, APUNSC,

(Soldotna), 18:00.37; 25. Isabella Dammeyer, Soldotna, 19:09.56.

U12 3K — 1. Olivia Soderstrom, FXC, 12:40.87; 2. Ingrid Baurick, FXC, 13:18.89; 3. Rachel Danz, ANR, 13:53.56; 4. Abigail Howe, 18:02.41.

Scoreboard Football NFL Playoffs

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 20 NFC L.A. Rams 26, New Orleans 23, OT AFC New England 37, Kansas City 31, OT Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 27 At Orlando, Fla. AFC vs. NFC, 11 a.m. (ABC/ ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3 At Atlanta New England vs. L.A. Rams, 2:30 p.m. (CBS) All Times AST

Rams 26, Saints 23, OT L.A. 0 10 7 6 3—26 NO 13 0 7 3 0—23 First Quarter NO_FG Lutz 37, 10:04.

NO_FG Lutz 29, 7:06.

NO_Griffin 5 pass from Brees (Lutz kick), 1:35.

Second Quarter La_FG Zuerlein 36, 9:45.

La_Gurley 6 run (Zuerlein kick), :23.

Third Quarter NO_Ta.Hill 2 pass from Brees (Lutz kick), 8:34.

La_Higbee 1 pass from Goff (Zuerlein kick), 3:06.

Fourth Quarter La_FG Zuerlein 24, 5:03.

NO_FG Lutz 31, 1:41.

La_FG Zuerlein 48, :15.

Overtime La_FG Zuerlein 57, 11:43.

A_73,028.

La NO First downs 19 19 Total Net Yards 378 290 Rushes-yards 26-77 21-48 Passing 301 242 Punt Returns 1-0 0-0 Kickoff Returns 1-17 4-119 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 1-1 Comp-Att-Int 26-41-1 26-41-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-8 2-7 Punts 4-45.8 4-42.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 7-64 3-20 Time of Possession 32:36 30:41 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Los Angeles, Ander-

son 16-44, Reynolds 1-16, Goff 3-10, Gurley 4-10, Woods 2-(minus 3). New Orleans, Ingram 9-31, Kamara 8-15, Line 1-4, Ta.Hill 1-0, Brees 2-(minus 2).

PASSING_Los Angeles, Goff 2540-1-297, Hekker 1-1-0-12. New Orleans, Brees 26-40-1-249, Ta.Hill 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING_Los Angeles, Cooks 7-107, Woods 6-33, Reynolds 4-74, Higbee 4-25, Everett 2-50, Shields 1-12, Anderson 1-5, Gurley 1-3. New Orleans, Kamara 1196, Thomas 4-36, Ginn 3-58, Griffin 2-12, Ingram 2-6, J.Hill 1-24, Smith 1-10, Carr 1-5, Ta.Hill 1-2.

MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.

PASSING_New England, Brady 30-46-2-348. Kansas City, Mahomes 16-31-0-295.

RECEIVING_New England, Edelman 7-96, Gronkowski 6-79, Hogan 5-45, White 4-49, Burkhead 4-23, Patterson 2-18, Dorsett 1-29, Develin 1-9. Kansas City, Dam.Williams 5-66, Watkins 4-114, Kelce 3-23, Hill 1-42, Robinson 1-27, Ware 1-21, Harris 1-2.

MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.

Patriots 37, Chiefs 31, OT

Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 35 13 .729 — Philadelphia 30 17 .638 4½ Boston 28 18 .609 6 Brooklyn 24 23 .511 10½ New York 10 34 .227 23 Southeast Division Miami 22 22 .500 — Charlotte 22 24 .478 1 Washington 19 26 .422 3½ Orlando 19 27 .413 4 Atlanta 14 31 .311 8½ Central Division Milwaukee 33 12 .733 — Indiana 31 15 .674 2½ Detroit 20 25 .444 13 Chicago 10 36 .217 23½ Cleveland 9 38 .191 25

NE KC

7 7 3 14 6—37 0 0 7 24 0—31

First Quarter NE_Michel 1 run (Gostkowski kick), 6:55.

Second Quarter NE_Dorsett 29 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), :27.

Third Quarter KC_Kelce 12 pass from Mahomes (Butker kick), 12:56.

NE_FG Gostkowski 47, 4:02.

Fourth Quarter KC_Dam.Williams 1 pass from Mahomes (Butker kick), 14:51.

KC_Dam.Williams 23 pass from Mahomes (Butker kick), 7:45.

NE_Michel 10 run (Gostkowski kick), 3:32.

KC_Dam.Williams 2 run (Butker kick), 2:03.

NE_Burkhead 4 run (Gostkowski kick), :39.

KC_FG Butker 39, :08.

Overtime NE_Burkhead 2 run, 10:08.

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Basketball NBA Standings

Men’s Major Scores EAST

Boston College 87, Florida St. 82 Duquesne 91, George Washington 85, OT Monmouth (NJ) 83, Iona 81 MIDWEST

EASTERN CONFERENCE

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Houston 26 19 .578 San Antonio 27 21 .563 New Orleans 21 25 .457 Dallas 20 25 .444 Memphis 19 27 .413 Northwest Division Denver 31 14 .689 Oklahoma City 27 18 .600 Portland 28 19 .596 Utah 26 21 .553 Minnesota 22 24 .478 Pacific Division Golden State 32 14 .696 L.A. Clippers 25 21 .543 L.A. Lakers 25 22 .532 Sacramento 24 22 .522 Phoenix 11 37 .229

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New Orleans at Memphis, 1:30 p.m.

Miami at Boston, 2 p.m.

Houston at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Portland at Utah, 5 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m.

All Times AST

— ½ 5½ 6 7½ — 4 4 6 9½ — 7 7½ 8 22

Sunday’s Games Indiana 120, Charlotte 95 L.A. Clippers 103, San Antonio 95 Minnesota 116, Phoenix 114 Monday’s Games Oklahoma City at New York, 8:30 a.m.

Chicago at Cleveland, 9 a.m.

Dallas at Milwaukee, 10 a.m.

Detroit at Washington, 10 a.m.

Orlando at Atlanta, 11 a.m.

Sacramento at Brooklyn, 11:30

Bradley 57, S. Illinois 54 Drake 74, Missouri St. 63 Iowa 95, Illinois 71 Marquette 79, Providence 68 Nebraska-Omaha 75, South Dakota 68 FAR WEST Denver 74, Oral Roberts 58 Utah 78, Colorado 69

Hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 49 37 10 2 76 199 140 Toronto 48 29 17 2 60 168 137 Boston 49 27 17 5 59 143 128 Montreal 50 27 18 5 59 152 148 Buffalo 48 24 18 6 54 140 144 Florida 47 19 20 8 46 146 168 Ottawa 49 19 25 5 43 154 184 Detroit 50 18 25 7 43 142 170 Metropolitan Division N.Y. Islanders 48 29 15 4 62 145 119 Columbus 48 28 17 3 59 154 146 Washington 48 27 16 5 59 162 149 Pittsburgh 48 26 16 6 58 169 146 Carolina 48 23 20 5 51 133 144 N.Y. Rangers 48 21 20 7 49 139 164 Philadelphia 48 19 23 6 44 139 169 New Jersey 48 18 23 7 43 140 164

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Winnipeg 48 Nashville 50 Colorado 48 Dallas 49 Minnesota 48 St. Louis 47 Chicago 50 Pacific Division Calgary 50 San Jose 50 Vegas 50 Vancouver 50 Anaheim 50 Edmonton 49 Arizona 48

31 15 28 18 22 18 24 21 24 21 21 21 17 24

2 64 167 134 4 60 155 133 8 52 166 153 4 52 126 128 3 51 133 138 5 47 131 144 9 43 153 188

32 13 28 15 29 17 23 21 21 20 23 23 22 22

5 69 187 143 7 63 178 155 4 62 154 134 6 52 145 156 9 51 119 148 3 49 142 160 4 48 128 138

Los Angeles 49 19 26 4 42 110 147 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Sunday’s Games Chicago 8, Washington 5 N.Y. Islanders 3, Anaheim 0 Vancouver 3, Detroit 2 Arizona 4, Toronto 2 Carolina 7, Edmonton 4 Monday’s Games Nashville at Colorado, 11 a.m.

St. Louis at Los Angeles, noon Minnesota at Vegas, 2 p.m.

San Jose at Florida, 3 p.m.

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Transactions BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with RHP Cody Allen on a one-year contract.

Designated RHP Miguel Almonte for assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS — Transferred G Jaylen Adams and F Alex Poythress from Erie (NBAGL).

HOCKEY National Hockey League COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled F Josh Dickinson from Utah (ECHL) to Colorado (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Assigned G Cory Schneider to Binghamton (AHL) for conditioning.

NEW YORK RANGERS — Returned D Ryan Lindgren and F Boo Nieves to Hartford (AHL).

American Hockey League HARTFORD WOLF PACK — Released D Zach Tolkinen and Terrence Wallin from professional tryout agreements and returned them to Maine (ECHL).

American Hockey League HERSHEY BEARS — Assigned F Jordan Samuels-Thomas to South Carolina (ECHL).

LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS — Recalled D Frank Hora from Reading (ECHL).

MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Recalled F Alex Overhardt from Atlanta (ECHL).

TEXAS STARS — Assigned D Nolan Gluchowski to Idaho (ECHL).

COLLEGE DUKE — Named Trooper Taylor wide receivers coach.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE — Named Todd Goebbel tight ends coach and special teams coordinator.

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Son is still mired in grief long after father’s death

DEAR ABBY: My brother lives in a different state, and every year he comes “home” for a week. I’m one of six siblings who live in the area, but Abigail Van Buren “Jim” always stays with us.

After the first time he stayed here he said, “I’ll just keep your key for next year.”

I love my brother, but this means giving him my bedroom for a week or more. We have no other bedrooms, so I have to share with my husband and get no sleep. I’m in my 70s, and after a week with no sleep I feel awful.

I have hinted to Jim about him staying with his son, but he says “no.” The other siblings don’t offer because he is so critical. Everything we do has to be his way.

I really need to tell him he must stay elsewhere, but I can’t seem to find the right words. My siblings say just tell him. What should I do?

-- NEEDS MY SLEEP DEAR NEEDS SLEEP: Just tell him! Permit me to suggest a few phrases: “Jim, you will have to make other arrangements when you come to town because you can no longer stay with us.

Going without sleep for a week while you use my bed is affecting my health, so please return our house key. We love you and would like to visit with you while you’re here, and we hope you understand.”

Do not feel guilty for saying any of it because you have been more than generous to your brother.

DEAR READERS: Today, we remember the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who in 1968 was martyred in the cause of civil rights.

His philosophy still rings true: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Jan. 21, 2019: This year, you evolve into a nicer and more sensitive person than you were before. You will be more willing to be vulnerable and open. You also seem to have gained the ability to see both sides of an issue. You often just take a side to make a conversation more interesting. You’ll be prone to feeling more peaceful and centered than you have in recent years. If single, you might discover that you are attracting a different type of personality than you have in the past. If you’re attached, your relationship improves because of your heightened sensitivity. Your significant other might be surprised at your ups and down. LEO enjoys your company.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH The Full Moon emphasizes interpersonal relationships. You might not wake up feeling delighted by this Monday; early on, your attitude flows toward a key person. You will notice that his or her response to you might seem cold.

You have a choice to make. Be more aware of the effects that your mood has on others. Tonight: Fit in a walk, or choose another stress buster first.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Understand what is happening in your life. Although you currently have multiple stress points, deal with them as separate issues to avoid ending up grumpy for the day. A friend might be quite assertive but has an excellent idea. Tonight: Have a tete-a-tete with a loved one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You speak, and others respond. You might be stunned by another person’s response. You might not be grasping what your words mean to others. In any case, because a key person comes from a very different cultural

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background, how he or she visualizes could be quite different. Tonight: Quietly but firmly establish boundaries with a cantankerous individual. Remain sensitive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Issues arise regarding finances, spending, allocation of money and other critical topics. Discussions are always excellent; however, in order to receive the same gift, you need to respect others’ perspectives. Having that attitude will allow you to accomplish much with others. Tonight: Make it your treat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH If you can handle the ups and downs of the lunar eclipse, you will flourish. When you’re dealing with partners or those close to you, emotions might be more prevalent. In return, others are displaying their own reactions to the stellar activity. Know that all can change quickly. Flow with the moment. Tonight: Letting off some pent-up steam.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Before you get into a controversial conversation with a key person in your life, touch base with your inner needs. Do not make assumptions; lose any that you have about this person’s response. You see life from very different perspectives. Listen. Identify and walk in the person’s shoes. Tonight: As the worm turns.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Understand what is happening with a friend as well as a loved one.

Although you have your hands full, you might want to absorb what is happening around you. You might not see the similarities among your underlying issues; however, know that such similarities exist. Tonight: Let go of problems.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Be more aware of the people who surround you in your day-to-day life, especially those who have clout

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over you. Additionally, you need to be aware of their requests, personalities and where they are coming from. Your professional interactions could have a very positive impact on your finances.

Tonight: Out and about. Know that someone is observing you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You are in an unusually fortunate year. Do not hesitate to go for what you want. It might be wise to have a discussion as well, so that those involved know where you are coming from. At the present moment, you make more sense than your comrades do. Tonight: Favorite person, favorite haunt.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH You could relate to someone on a one-on-one level. Understand where you’re coming from, and be willing to reveal your feelings more openly than you usually do. You may be in a position to find out the lay of the land or how an important goal or desire could end up. Tonight: Do not lose your center.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You could find a key person or persons in your life to be challenging.

You could try to air out this issue, but you might be best off postponing this talk. If this type of behavior happens frequently, consider a change in how you deal with this person. Tonight: Note how a loved one calms down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Remain more sensitive to what is happening between you and a loved one. One of you might be up for dissecting every conversation, action and expression. Perhaps you should look within to see when a certain action from another person started to upset you. Tonight: Clear out some extra work and errands.

BORN TODAY Golfer Jack Nicklaus (1940), fashion designer Christian Dior (1905), rapper/ musician Jam Master Jay (1965)

FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Here are some uses for the comics in the Sunday papers: * Cover an old book. * Use as wrapping paper. * Use them to teach your child to read. * It makes a terrific border for a bulletin board.

-- Heloise READER NOT IN AGREEMENT Dear Heloise: I don’t agree with a recent reader’s letter about traveling without children and instead leaving them with grandparents. It’s nice to travel, but take the kids with you. It’s educational for them, and they enjoy time with their parents.

Too many people today rely on grandparents for money, baby-sitting, help fixing things, etc. My generation managed on our own, with little or no help.

-- A Reader in Indiana I can understand wanting to get away for a trip with just the two parents and no children, and I also can understand the desire to take the youngsters along. How do you readers feel about this? Should children be included on every trip? Let us know.

-- Heloise ADULTS ONLY? Dear Heloise: Regarding a recent reader’s letter, the most tactful way to handle having no children at a wedding reception is that when your invitations are being printed, they should say at the bottom: “You are invited to an adults-only reception at ...”

Printers do this all the time.

-- A Reader, Jacksonville, Fla. EASY BEAUTY Dear Heloise: When I put on or take off pantyhose, I use plastic gloves. No nail snags.

Also, when I pull on or off a garment over my head, I cover my face with a shower cap. No makeup stains.

-- Gail in Los Angeles

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-- TRYING TO MOVE ON DEAR TRYING TO MOVE ON: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your father.

The inability to find happiness in things that used to bring you joy is one of the symptoms of clinical depression. After two years, you should be doing better than you are. For that reason I’m suggesting you discuss what’s going on with you with a psychiatrist, a doctor who has the

training and certification to give you a definite diagnosis and medicate you, if necessary. Please don’t wait to ask your doctor or your insurance company for a referral.

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DEAR ABBY: It has been a little over two years since I lost my father to leukemia. The progression of his illness and death was rapid and unforeseen. It has been a tremendous emotional strain on the family, but I seem to be having a hard time “ending” my grieving and finding even simple happiness in things I used to enjoy. I know the death of a loved one can change a person’s perspective forever, but I’m wondering if my process has turned into something else.

I am somewhat prone to depression (especially around the winter months), but have stuck with my doctor’s orders about medication and exercise on a regular basis. I was in counseling, but that seemed to reach its conclusion about a year ago.

I’m married with three wonderful children, and I feel like I could be a better husband and father if I could figure out how to move on. Abby, please help.

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