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In the news Passengers aboard diverted flight land safely in Seattle SEATTLE — Passengers who were aboard a Delta Air Lines flight that made an emergency landing on a remote Alaskan island have arrived safely at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Delta spokesman Drake Castaneda said in an email Tuesday that the customers took off on an alternative aircraft from Shemya and arrived in Seattle at about 10 p.m. Monday Pacific time. The original flight from Beijing to Seattle carrying 194 passengers was diverted to a military base on the island in Alaska’s Aleutians chain due to a potential engine issue. Delta sent another aircraft with maintenance technicians, airport customer service agents and a new crew to operate the flight to Seattle to pick up the stranded passengers. Castaneda did not respond to questions Tuesday seeking details about the engine problems.

McGrath man dies in crash of snowmobile MCGRATH — A McGrath man died in the crash of a snowmobile. Alaska State Troopers say 38-year-old Christopher Woosley died Sunday morning. A wildlife trooper shortly after 5 a.m. took a report of the crash. The trooper found Woosley near his crashed snowmobile at the intersection of two streets. The trooper started CPR. Emergency medical responders rushed Woosley to the McGrath clinic, where he died. An autopsy is planned in Anchorage. Troopers are investigating the single-vehicle crash. McGrath is a village of 300 along the Kuskokwim River about 269 miles southwest of Fairbanks. — Associated Press

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Tyonek, rescued inlet beluga, School board being treated around the clock to offer remote By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion

Tyonek, the stranded baby beluga whale rescued in 2017, is under constant care at SeaWorld San Antonio. “Tyonek, the endangered beluga calf found abandoned in Western Cook Inlet, Alaska, has been under treatment for persistent digestive challenges since he was rescued more than a year ago,” according to SeaWorld. “For the past several days he has been treated for inflammation and continued digestive issues by our team of veterinary and beluga specialists at Sea- In this October 2017 file photo, volunteers at the Alaska SeaLWorld San Antonio. He appears ife Center feed beluga calf Tyonek, who was rescued on Sept. to be responding to treatment 30, 2017, after he was stranded in Trading Bay. (Photo courtesy See INLET, page A13 of Alaska SeaLife Center).

testimony in 2019 By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion

The new year is bringing a new feature to Kenai Peninsula Borough School District meetings. Starting at the Jan. 14, 2019 6 p.m. Board of Education meeting, the public in Homer and Seward will be able to remotely submit public testimony. Seward Elementary School and Homer Middle School will be open during school board meetings for public testimony via video, according to a release from the district.

Japan stocks plunge, other Asia markets fall after US losses By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer

BEIJING — Japanese stocks plunged Tuesday and other Asian markets declined following heavy Wall Street losses triggered by President Donald Trump’s criticism of the U.S. central bank. The Nikkei 225 fell by an unusually wide margin of 5 percent to 19,155.14. The Shanghai Composite Index ended off 0.9 percent at 2,504.82 after being down as much as 2.3 percent at midday. Benchmarks in Thailand and Taiwan also declined. Markets in Europe, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea were closed for Christmas. Wall Street indexes fell more than 2 percent on Monday after Trump said on Twitter the Federal Reserve was the U.S. economy’s “only problem.” Efforts by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to calm investor fears only seemed to make matters worse. U.S. stocks are track for their worst December since 1931 during the Great Depres-

A man walks past the day’s losses, of Nikkei stock index, left, and of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, right, on an electronic stock board at a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday. Japanese stocks plunged Tuesday and other Asian markets declined following heavy Wall Street losses triggered by President Donald Trump’s attack on the U.S. central bank.(Yohei Fukai/Kyodo News via AP)

sion. Shanghai is down almost 25 percent this year. Tokyo, Hong Kong and other markets are on track to end 2018 down more than 10 percent.

Markets have been roiled by concerns about a slowing global economy, the U.S.-Chinese tariff battle and another interest rate increase by the Fed. Trump’s Monday morning

State board finds Homer physical therapist didn’t violate regulations By MEGAN PACER Homer News

Two complaints made against a physical therapist at South Peninsula Hospital to the state’s licensing board for therapists have been reviewed and closed. An unidentified board member found the therapist did not violate statutes or regulations governing the practice.

Therapist Douglas Westphal was placed on administrative leave from the hospital in December 2017 following allegations made by several female staff members of the rehabilitation department that he had acted inappropriately. The women alleged Westphal, who at the time was director of the department and their direct supervisor, had bullied, sexually harassed or otherwise harassed

them at work. Following an internal hospital investigation, Wesphal returned from his administrative leave and went back to work as a physical therapist, but is no longer the rehab department’s director. That’s a position he had served in since 2009. One former patient alleged Westphal had touched her in-

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tweet heightened fears about the economy being destabilized by a president who wants control over the Fed. Its board members are nominated by the

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Those interested in testifying are required to sign up by 3 p.m. the Friday before the meeting by calling or emailing Debbie Tressler at 907-714-8836 or dtressler@ kpbsd.k12.ak.us. “If no one signs up in advance for video testimony, remote participation will be canceled in that location,” the release states. There are four opportunities during a meeting to address the board — during public presentations on nonagenda items, hearing of delegations, public comments on action items and public See 2019, page A3

Ketchikan man sentenced to 10 years for assaulting woman KETCHIKAN (AP) — A Ketchikan man who authorities said bashed a woman’s head into a car door before running over her foot was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Lapairs Shaw, 26, was sentenced last week in Ketchikan Superior Court after pleading guilty to second-degree assault in the attack on the woman in March, the Ketchikan Daily News reported . Shaw smashed the woman’s head into a rental car door three times, according to court documents. She then fall back and was hit by the car door as Shaw reversed the car, prosecutor Timothy McGillicuddy said. “He drove off, leaving the See YEARS, page A13

Anchorage Assembly sends alcohol sales tax to April ballot ANCHORAGE (AP) — A proposal to set a 5 percent sales tax on alcohol to fund services that address homelessness and substance abuse will go before Anchorage voters next year. The Anchorage Assembly voted last week to send Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s alcohol tax proposal to the city’s ballot in April, the Anchorage Daily News reported . Berkowitz’s administration expects the tax to raise

about $13 million, which could be used to fund homeless shelters, storage for property seized at illegal camps, a mobile intervention team and a treatment center. The tax would add about 40 cents to the price of a six-pack of beer and about 50 cents to cost of a mixed drink. Berkowitz and assembly members have said that declining support from the state is forcing the city to See TAX, page A13

Poor runs prompt southeast salmon fleet buyback By CRISTY FRY For the Homer News

The Southeast Alaska Seiners Association is spearheading another effort to reduce the size of the salmon fleet with another buyback, similar to the one in 2012 that resulted in 64 permits being retired. The funds that will be used

if the referendum passes, $10.4 million, are what remains of an original $23.5 million loan approved by Congress in 2011. SEAS executive director Susan Doherty said that this time the goal is to buy back 36 more permits, out of the 315 remaining. “You have to have enough permits (removed) to make

a significant difference,” she said. “Anything under 10 (percent of the fleet) it would be very unlikely they would approve a referendum.” National Marine Fisheries Service administers the referendum, and letters have gone out to permit holders asking them to vote on the buyback. Doherty said that poor wild

runs have made it difficult for the fishery to support the fleet at its current size. “If it wasn’t for enhancement of chums in our fishery, a lot of folks would have already gone under,” he said. “If you look at time and area that fishermen have been given, it’s been decreasing and decreasing because of concerns that

we’ve become more efficient, with bigger boats and more powerful skiffs, and also the sockeye, with our treaty with Canada — we’ve had big cuts in our time and area.” The funds are repaid by a landing tax not to exceed 3 percent, but for the original buyback from 2012 it has been See RUN, page A13

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AccuWeather 5-day forecast for Kenai-Soldotna

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24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.00" Month to date ............................ 1.76" Normal month to date .............. 1.12" Year to date ............................ 20.81" Normal year to date ................ 17.98" Record today ................. 0.44" (1999) Record for Dec. ............. 3.96" (1988) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963) Snowfall 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. .. 0.0" Month to date ............................ 11.7" Season to date ......................... 12.3"

Dillingham 25/20

Juneau 33/27

National Extremes Kodiak 38/35

Sitka 44/39

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Cold Bay 34/28

Ketchikan 41/38

43 at King Salmon, Cordova and Sitka -31 at Bettles

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A storm will spread disruptive snow across the northern Plains today as severe thunderstorms erupt across Texas and southern Oklahoma. Rain and interior snow will return to the Northwest.

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Anchorage 28/22

Bethel 8/3

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Today’s activity: LOW Where: Auroral activity will be low. Weather permitting, low-level displays will be visible overhead from Barrow to Fairbanks and visible low on the northern horizon from as far south as Anchorage and Juneau.

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Indonesia tsunami survivors remain jittery as deaths hit 429 By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press

SUMUR, Indonesia — Panicked residents, police and soldiers in this remote fishing village clobbered by a devastating weekend tsunami ran to higher ground Tuesday, shouting “Water is coming! Water is coming!” and reciting verses from the Quran as emergency messages were broadcast over mosque speakers. It proved to be a false alarm, but a similar frenzy broke out in Tanjung Lesung, another tsunami-stricken area located hours away, as unsettled survivors of the disaster remained traumatized by a tragedy that killed more than 420 people and left thousands homeless. Meanwhile, Christmas celebrations were replaced by somber prayers, as church leaders called on Christians across Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, to pray for tsunami victims. Unlike other tsunamis that have hit disaster-prone Indonesia following large earthquakes, Saturday’s big waves blasted ashore at night without warning. The eruption of Anak Krakatau, or Child of Krakatoa, a volcano in the Sunda Strait, is believed to have created a landslide on the volcano’s slope, displacing a large volume of water that slammed into the islands of Java and Sumatra. People in Sumur village, which has been slow to receive aid due to roads being cut off, remained stunned by how quickly the tsunami hit. The beach, located just a few kilometers from the tourist island of Umang near Java’s western tip, is popular for snorkeling and other water activities. The tsunami decimated the area, ripping houses from their foundations and bulldozing concrete buildings. Scientists have said the tsunami’s waves were recorded in several places at about 3.3 feet

A man inspects the damage at a tsunami-ravaged village in Sumur, Indonesia, Tuesday. The Christmas holiday was somber with prayers for tsunami victims in the Indonesian region hit by waves that struck without warning Saturday night. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

high, but residents of Sumur insisted they towered more than 10 feet there. They said a soaring white wall of water roared toward them at high speeds, ripping trees out of the ground by their roots. “There was no sign of a tsunami when we were at the beach. The sea didn’t recede,” said Tati Hayati, a housewife, who was enjoying a pleasant evening with 10 other people when the disaster hit. “It was calm and bright with the full moon.” When she spotted high, fastmoving waves launching toward the shore, she ran to her car and managed to get inside. But she couldn’t outrun it. She said the car was struck by three waves, breaking out the back window and filling the vehicle with gushing water. “We were locked inside. The car was swaying in the waves and we thought we would all die,” Hayati said. “We almost could not breathe and I almost gave up when I groped the key

in the water and managed to open the door, and the water began to recede. We got out of the car and ran to safety.” The disaster was compounded because it occurred over a busy holiday weekend before Christmas when many people had fled crowded cities such as Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, to relax at popular beach areas. Pastor Markus Taekz said Tuesday that his Rahmat Pentecostal Church in the hard-hit area of Carita did not celebrate Christmas with joyous songs this year. Instead, only about 100 people showed up for the service, which usually brings in double that number. Many congregation members had already left the area for locations away from the disaster zone. “This is an unusual situation because we have a very bad disaster that killed hundreds of our sisters and brothers in Banten,” Taekz said, referring to the province on Java island. “So our celebration is full of grief.”

The death toll climbed to 429 on Tuesday, with more than 1,400 people injured and at least 128 missing, said Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for Indonesia’s Disaster Mitigation Agency. He said more than 16,000 people were displaced and that there was an urgent need for heavy equipment in the Sumur subdistrict near Ujung Kulon National Park to help get aid flowing and reach people who may be injured or trapped. Military troops, government personnel and volunteers continued searching along debrisstrewn beaches. Yellow, orange and black body bags were laid out where victims were found, and weeping relatives identified the dead. Many searched for missing loved ones at hospital morgues. The lead singer of the Indonesian pop band Seventeen located the body of his dead wife after posting emotional posts on social media, vowing that he would not leave her.

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Jennifer June (Hawbold) Enersen December 3, 1971 - December 13, 2018 Mrs. Jennifer June (Hawbold) Enersen, was born on December 3, 1971 in Soldotna, Alaska, to Shawn Hawbold Harrison and Avery George Hawbold. She passed away at age 47 on December 13, 2018 at 9:41pm in Providence Hospital Anchorage, Alaska of heart failure. Jennifer graduated from Boise State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. University of Alaska Anchorage in 2011 with her AASN, and Soldotna High School in 1990. Jennifer was married to Eric John Enersen, the love of her life and best friend. She was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Michael Ernest Clinton; Grandmother, June Evelyn Clinton; dog, Angel; and horse, Misty Star; Jennifer is survived by her Son, Aaron Michael Hawbold; Daughter, Bronwyn Rose Keen; Brothers, William Avery Hawbold and Michael David Hawbold; Sister, Elizabeth Porter Gregory; Aunt, Norma Jean Clinton; Uncle, Patrick Shayne Clinton; Cousin, Shayne Clinton. and pets, Lucky the Goat, and dog Ripley. She enjoyed spending with her husband raising goats and making fresh goat cheeses. Jennifer loved to travel and walk on Ä?ĞĂÄ?ŚĞĆ? Ä?ŽůůÄžÄ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? Ć?ĞĂ Ć?ŚĞůůĆ?Í• ĂŜĚ Ç€Ĺ?Ć?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? ĹŻĹ?Ĺ?ŚƚŚŽƾĆ?ÄžĆ? ƾƉ ĂŜĚ ÄšĹ˝Ç Ĺś ƚŚĞ Ä‚Ć?Ćš ŽĂĆ?Ćš ÄžĆ?ƉĞÄ?Ĺ?ĂůůLJ ĂƉĞ Ĺ˝ÄšÍ˜ ^ŚĞ ůŽǀĞĚ ĹšÄžĆŒ ĹŠĹ˝Ä? Ä‚Ć? Ä‚ Ä?ĆŒĹ?Ć&#x;Ä?Ä‚ĹŻ Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄž ŜƾĆŒĆ?Äž ĂŜĚ Ç Ä‚Ć? Ä‚ĹŻÇ Ä‚Ç‡Ć? ŚĞůƉĹ?ĹśĹ? ƉĞŽƉůĞ Ĺ?Ĺś ĹśÄžÄžÄšÍ˜ ^ŚĞ ĂƊĞŜĚĞĚ Peninsula Fellowship Church. &ĆŒĹ?ĞŜĚĆ? ĂŜĚ ĨÄ‚ĹľĹ?ůLJ žĞžÄ?ÄžĆŒĆ? žĂLJ ĂƊĞŜĚ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞÄ?ĆŒÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ŽĨ ĹšÄžĆŒ >Ĺ?ĨĞ͕ ŽĸÄ?Ĺ?ĂƚĞĚ Ä?LJ dĞĚ DÄ?<Ĺ?ŜŜĞLJ͕ ŽŜ ^ƾŜĚĂLJ͕ ÄžÄ?ĞžÄ?ÄžĆŒ ĎŻĎŹ Ä‚Ćš ĎŻÍ—ĎŹĎŹ p.m. at Peninsula Fellowship. Cook Inlet Academy, K-Beach Road, Soldotna, Alaska. dĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ĺ?Ć? Ä‚ žĞžŽĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹŻ ĨƾŜÄš ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ƚŚĞ ĨÄ‚ĹľĹ?ĹŻÇ‡Í˜ :ÄžŜŜĹ?ĨÄžĆŒ ĹśÄžĆŒĆ?ĞŜ Memorial Fund. Wells Fargo account # 3914927920

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phase if that board member determines there was a violation of statutes or regulations. In an email to Bollwitt provided to the Homer News, Roark wrote that the board can’t give out the name of the member who performed the review, saying that information is confidential. The members who sit on the physical and occupational therapy board are: Robert Calhoon, an occupational therapist from Anchorage; Jennifer Carlson, a physical therapist in Fairbanks; Ruth Kostik, a public member in Juneau; James Parietti, a physical therapist in Chugiak; Keith Poorbaugh, a physical therapist in Palmer; Mari-Margaret Tydingco, an occupational therapist in Sitka; and Enlow Walker, a physician in North Pole. Both Wilke and Bollwitt said they had no comments about the outcome of their complaints. Derotha Ferraro, South Peninsula Hospital spokesperson, said hospital administration were pleased to get the news of the complaint results. “We take complaints seriously and support an outside regulatory body looking into unusual allegations,� Ferraro wrote in an email. “We appreciate the state investigated (sic), and are happy with the outcome.� According to a search of Westphal’s physical therapy license on the state licensing website, there are not currently any agreements, actions or accusations associated with his license. Those are all different outcomes that could come from an investigation into a complaint against a physical therapist.

appropriately during a physical therapy session in 2009. That woman, Lora Wilke, filed a formal complaint against Westphal to the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. So did occpational therapist Sarah Bollwitt, one of Westphal’s former employees who was among those making allegations. Bollwitt transferred out of the physical therapy department and into home health. Both women got letters dated Dec. 7 from an investigator with the physical and occupational therapy board informing them their complaints had been reviewed by a board member and their cases closed. Both letters were sent to the Homer News. Investigator Autumn Roark wrote in the letters that “there was no indication of a violation(s) of the statutes and regulations that govern the practice of physical and occupational therapy in the State of Alaska.� In each case, this determination was made by one of seven members of the board who reviewed the respective inquiry. In regard to Bollwitt’s complaint, Roark wrote that the reviewing board member determined the alleged violations were an internal hospital personnel issue that had already been addressed. Neither case advanced to an official investigation phase. The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing process for a complaint is for it and information gathered in an inquiry to be reviewed by a single board member. The complaint only moves Reach Megan Pacer at into an official investigation mpacer@homernews.com.

Around the Peninsula Testify at a School Board meeting remotely 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.

Kenai Peninsula College holiday schedule KPC’s two campuses (Kenai River and Kachemak Bay) and Seward extension site (Resurrection Bay) will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 2, 2019. Registration for the upcoming spring semester is available online at www.kpc. alaska.edu. Classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Narcan kits available at Kenai Public Health

Heroin overdoses are on the rise in Alaska. Narcan is an easy medication you can give to someone who is overdosing. It may save their life. Adults can get free Narcan nasal spray kits at Anchorage Fish & Game Advisory meeting the Kenai Public Health Center at 630 Barnacle Way, Suite A, in Kenai. For additional information call Kenai Public Health The Anchorage Fish & Game Advisory Committee will at 335-3400. meet on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Cabela’s conference room, located at 155 W 104th Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Agenda will include preparation of comment on statewide finfish proposals 161-173, se- Kenai Community Library holiday events lect an AC rep for that meeting, and any other business that may We are full of holiday spirit here at the library! Join us for properly come before the committee. The public is invited to one of our holiday-themed programs which include: Apple Butaddress any concerns they have. For more information contact ter Workshop, Candy Cane Family Craft, and Christmas Carols Martin Weiser at mweiser@crsalaska.com. at the Library. As always these classes are free but you must pre-register; so stop by or give us a call to sign up. Also, beAKC Star Puppy class tween Dec. 26-29 we have a Scavenger Hunt Drop-In planned for patrons to find famous characters throughout the library and Kenai Kennel Club will be offering an AKC Star Puppy class earn a small prize! Keep an eye out for all of our upcoming beginning Thursday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. This is a six-week class, and events and programs by “Likingâ€? us on Facebook. you can receive a Star Puppy Certificate at the end. We will also be offering a Family Dog Obedience class beginning Thursday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. Please email kenaikennelclub@gmail.com with ques- Kenai Performers Wonka bars sale tions or to register. Go to Kenaikennelclub.com for the class schedKenai Performers is selling chocolate Wonka bars as a ule and more information. promotional fundraiser. Funds raised will help pay production costs for their spring musical, “Roald Dahl’s Willy Grief Recovery Method Workshop Wonka.â€? Hidden among the candy bars are five, special Golden Tickets. Finders of the tickets will win FREE adThe Grief Recovery Method Workshop: The Action Program mission to one of the shows. The Wonka bars are 4.5 ounces for Moving beyond Death, Divorce and Other Losses 9-week pro- of scrumptious milk chocolate, big enough to share with the gram/Closed group will take place on Wednesday evenings from whole family, and are $5 each. Candy bars are available at 6-8 p.m. Jan. 2019: 9, 16, 23, 30. February 2019: 7, 13, 20, 27. Curtain Call Consignment Boutique in Kenai and at River March 2019: 6. Takes place at PCHS 230 E. Marydale Soldotna City Books in Soldotna. Thank you, Country Foods for spon(conference room upstairs). Sponsored by PCHS. Fee: $95.00 soring our fundraiser! For more information, please call Terri (scholarships available). To register or for further information call: at 252-6808. (BJM ,FOOFEZ r $FSUJĂ FE (SJFG 3FDPWFSZ 4QFDJBMJTUÂĄr 9944

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SEES candy fundraiser

The Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity is now looking for a family to partner with for their 2019 building season. Annual SEES candy fundraiser is going on now at Soldotna If you would like more information, please contact Carri at Professional Pharmacy while supplies last. All proceeds go to the 283-7797, or visit our website: https://hfhcentralpeninsula.org PCD foundation (Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia). to apply online!

Cook Inlet Pipeline Infrastructure Risk Assessment deadline

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge: December

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center is open Experts wishing to participate in the Cook Inlet Pipeline In- every day from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Ski Hill Road near Soldotna. frastructure Risk Assessment expert panel on pipeline integrity For more information, call 260-2820. All events are free. and safety now have until Jan. 18, 2019, to apply. The previous — Drop-in craft and self-guided trail walk, different each deadline was Jan. 5, 2019. week —Saturday Wildlife Movies: 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.: “RefSoldotna/Kenai 100+ Women Who Care meet uge Filmâ€?; 1 p.m.: “Wolverine: Chasing the Phantomâ€?; 3 p.m.: “Alone in the Wilderness IIâ€? The Soldotna/Kenai 100+ Women Who Care group will be meeting Dec. 27 from 6-7 p.m. at the Don Gillman Kenai River Wilderness First Aid Center on Funny River Road. This will be our fourth quarter meeting. All members in good standing will have a chance to course pitch for a cause or nonprofit they support. Three names will The Kenai National Wildlife be drawn; those three will make their pitch, and the group will Refuge is hosting a Wilderness vote on the cause that receives the funds from the meeting. First-Aid course on SaturdaySunday, Jan. 12-13, 2019. Al-Anon support group meetings Course cost $185, plus $45 exJust pennies a day. Al-Anon support group meetings are held at the Central tra for CPR. For more informaDid you know your landlord’s Peninsula Hospital in the Kasilof Room (second floor) of the tion contact Michelle Ostrowski insurance only covers the building? River Tower building on Monday at 7 p.m., Wednesday at 7 at michelleostrowski@fws. 3URWHFW \RXU VWXÇĽ 7KHUH¡V QR UHDVRQ p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Park around back by the ER and gov or debajango@gmail. WR WDNH D FKDQFH Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. enter through the River Tower entrance and follow the signs. com. Must be 16 or older. &$// 0( 72'$< Contact Tony Oliver at 252-0558 for more information.

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Opinion

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Serving the Kenai Peninsula since 1970 Terry R. Ward Publisher

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What Others Say

6 years after Sandy Hook, we are still searching for answers The highlight in history from The

Associated Press recently read: On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman with a semi-automatic rifle killed 20 firstgraders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, then committed suicide as police arrived; the 20-year-old had also fatally shot his mother at their home before carrying out the attack on the school. It is hard to imagine that sort of hate or disregard for another human, especially 6- and 7-year-old children. No motive was ever determined in the massacre, but documents released include writings by the shooter: “I incessantly have nothing other than scorn for humanity,” the Hartford Courant reported. “I have been desperate to feel anything positive for someone for my entire life.” On one handwritten list titled “Problems,” the shooter details a range of grievances including lights that are too bright and his hair touching his brother’s towel, The Associated Press reported. “I am unable to distinguish between my problems because I have too many,” the shooter wrote. It is clear he had deteriorating mental health problems, was isolated and was obsessed with violence. A report by a Connecticut child advocate said those things, combined with access to weapons, was a “proved recipe for mass murder.” But that combination does not always result in tragedy. The nation, and especially the family members of those slain, will likely never fully understand what drove the shooter to murder on that day. But we owe it to those children and teachers to keep searching for answers. We owe it to them — and to students and teachers everywhere — to find ways to keep schools safe. Sandy Hook was not the first school shooting. It was not the last. But the slaughter of 6- and 7-yearolds sticks with us years later because it seems unimaginably horrific. Let’s hope it continues to remain with us. It would be a tragedy if the nation forgets the slaughter of these innocent lives and does nothing to ensure it won’t continue to happen. — The (Mississippi) Daily Leader, Dec. 14

Letter to the Editor More bipartisanship is needed, not less A recent letter to the editor criticized Representative Gary Knopf for wanting to organize a bipartisan caucus in the State House of Representatives. I believe that we need more, not less, bipartisanship in the Legislature and I would like to thank and commend Representative Knopf, and wish him luck in his efforts; this is the kind of leadership we need. I’ve lived in Alaska since 1957, and I recall that Jay Hammond, in my opinion the best governor Alaska has had, who was a Republican, supported Fran Ulmer, a Democrat, when she ran for governor. There is far too much partisanship in our country, both at the national and state levels, in my opinion. —Gerald R. Brookman, Kenai

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No peace or goodwill

Not for a long time has the world seemed so removed from the angelic proclamation of 2,000 years ago: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). Millions have died in countless wars over the last 100 years. People continue to die today as the result of worldwide terrorism and daily shootings in too many American cities. The prophecy delivered by the Christmas Child that there would be “wars and rumors of wars” until He comes again, seems more like current events than a far-off future. One hears a lot of silliness from theological illiterates and institutions whose sole interest in Christmas appears to be profit. Consider the conspicuous consumption associated with “Black Friday,” a day that began for some businesses days earlier. People speak of “the spirit of Christmas,” or when observing some special act with which they approve or seek to inspire, refer to “the true meaning of Christmas.” They are never asked what they mean by either. The true meaning of Christmas is this: God took on the form of a human to die in our place, paying for our sins,

Cal Thomas

so that humans who receive Him might be forgiven and be with Him forever. You are free to reject that message and the One who delivered it, but what you are not free to do is to redefine or change the message into something that fits your own beliefs

and choices. In “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (part of his classic “The Chronicles of Narnia” series), C.S. Lewis writes of a frozen land ruled by a “White Witch,” devoid of hope. In that world, it is “always winter, but never Christmas.” It is a metaphor for a world that has rejected God and His redemptive power. It is a world where humans choose to live as they please, rather than be transformed, even renewed. It is this world in which we now live, full of mendacity, envy, greed, lust, anger, terrorism, war, political divisions and confusion. We have forgotten who we are, because we have forgotten Whose we are. It is these and so many other human deficiencies

the Christ child came to reset. Like a gift under a tree, however, the transaction is not complete until the one for whom the gift is intended receives it. If anyone refuses a gift, the transaction is incomplete, its purpose thwarted. Does it matter that so many reject Him? Look around and consider the result. While some point to the occasional violence mistakenly done in His name to “prove” God does not exist, there are far more examples of good, such as charities, hospitals and inner-city missions that help the poor and homeless. If the bad disproves God, what does the good prove? These good acts rooted in faith are motivated not by selfishness, but selflessness, the kind of selflessness demonstrated by the One who left perfection and emptied Himself, taking on the form of a servant, to come to a fallen world and save us from the consequences of unbelief. Isn’t that message worth celebrating? Isn’t that child worth worshipping? Isn’t that Man worth receiving? As the carol says, “Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in.” Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.

News and Politics

Mattis’ permanent replacement likely to face close scrutiny By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The departure of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in a week will thrust President Donald Trump’s largely unknown choice for acting Pentagon chief into the military hot seat and shift attention to the search for a permanent replacement who will probably face sharp Capitol Hill questioning about the administration’s murky foreign policy. Trump tweeted Sunday that Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan will take over as acting head of the department on Jan. 1, elevating a former Boeing Co. senior executive with little experience in international affairs. Shanahan worked for Boeing for more than three decades and was a senior vice president when he became Pentagon deputy in July 2017. And his time on the job has been mainly focused on the business side of the department and its budget in excess of $700 billion. A White House official said that in the new year Trump wants to focus on streamlining purchases at the Pentagon, an issue on which Shanahan has already been working. The official asked not to be identified publicly discussing personnel matters. But there are looming policy questions about the wars in Syria and Afghanistan, including critical decisions about how the Pentagon will carry out Trump’s order last week to pull all 2,000 U.S. troops out of Syria, and withdraw up to half of the 14,000 American forces

in Afghanistan. Both decisions trigger massive logistical challenges to get the troops and equipment out of both warzones safely, without further inflaming U.S. allies or boosting the aspirations of the enemy. A key unanswered question is what the administration will do for the U.S.backed Syrian Democratic Forces, which have gotten weapons and training to fight Islamic State insurgents. The SDF will face almost certain attacks from Turkey, the Syrian government and IS once the U.S. leaves, and officials don’t know if the Syrian rebels will have to return the weapons to the U.S. Shanahan hasn’t been to either warzone, and officials say he’s likely to depend heavily on Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dunford is scheduled to leave the job and retire Sept. 30, and Trump has already said he is nominating Gen. Mark Milley, the Army chief, as the next chairman. Dunford, who was in Afghanistan on Monday with a USO show, has been telling troops that so far the mission in Afghanistan has not changed, said his spokesman, Air Force Col. Pat Ryder. Ryder said Dunford “told them that they’re American soldiers, they have a mission to do, and to just get after it.” Mattis’ departure signals an acrimonious end to a tense relationship between him and Trump that had eroded in recent months. Mattis hand-delivered a scathing resignation letter to the president on Thursday in protest over Trump’s deci-

sion to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. In the letter, Mattis made clear that he didn’t see eye to eye with a president who has expressed disdain for NATO. That drew a critical tweet from Trump on Monday. “We are substantially subsidizing the Militaries of many VERY rich countries all over the world, while at the same time these countries take total advantage of the U.S., and our TAXPAYERS, on Trade,” Trump tweeted. “General Mattis did not see this as a problem. I DO, and it is being fixed!” The reaction to Mattis’ departure, however, sparked shock and dismay on Capitol Hill. U.S. officials said the fallout angered Trump and fueled his decision to accelerate the Mattis departure. U.S. officials said they don’t know if Shanahan will be Trump’s nominee to replace Mattis. During a White House lunch with conservative lawmakers Saturday, Trump discussed his options. They were “not all military,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was there. Trump’s acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, was asked whether Trump wanted a Pentagon leader willing to challenge him or someone in lockstep with his views, and he said “a little bit of both.” Names that are quietly beginning to surface include some of the civilian leaders of the military services such as Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Army Secretary Mark Esper, an acknowledgement that someone who has already undergone Senate confirmation is considered a safer bet.

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Nation/World

An icon of Christmas cheer Turkey ‘determined’ to drive out Syrian went dark; some parks close Kurdish forces By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The lights were not twinkling. The toy trains were not whirring. Even the nearby bathrooms were locked. The national Christmas tree, symbol of a country’s seasonal cheer, instead stood as an icon of a government in paralysis, as the partial shutdown stretched into the holiday with an array of federal services frozen, some 800,000 public servants either idled or about to be and the disruption to the broader public bound to grow when the quiet spell ends later this week. Already facilities at many national parks were shuttered, if the parks were accessible at all, and thousands of federal buildings were to remain closed when the work week resumed unless President Donald Trump and members of Congress quickly break through a budget impasse that the White House said could drag on into 2019. Under cloudy skies in a brisk wind on the third day of the shutdown, the capital put on little holiday wonder for visitors like Greg Forcherio of Columbia, Maryland, a government contractor with no office to work in after the holidays as long as federal buildings stayed closed. He, his wife and their toddler on Monday came to see the giant, glittering spruce tree brought from Colorado to serve as the national Christmas tree, normally a focal point for Washington holiday visitors. But a locked chain-link fence blocked access to the site and the nearby White House visitor’s center and its bathrooms were closed, with a handscrawled sign directing visitors to portable toilets, which also were chained shut. “Kind of annoying when you’ve got young children,” Forcherio said.

By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY Associated Press

A National Park Service employee closes the gate to visitors at the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the White House, Monday, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Access to the site was restored later Monday and finally, as night fell on Christmas Eve, the lights returned. The government had announced a day earlier that it would be sealed off because of the shutdown and because repairs had slowed after an episode of vandalism on the tree before the weekend. It reopened with money from the National Park Foundation, a charity. A labor organization representing U.S. Treasury employees said Monday that federal workers around the country were cutting back on spending and changing holiday plans with family because of the shutdown. “Just in case anyone still thinks a partial shutdown over a holiday weekend is harmless, think again,” Tony Reardon of the National Treasury Employees Union said in a statement. “Your friends and neighbors around the country who work for the federal government are

already showing signs of financial stress.” In the mountain town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Taylor Futch said the shutdown has already put extra stress on her family, whose sole income comes from her husband, a wildlife biologist who works with black bears for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With two young daughters, the couple is facing an $800 land payment due at the beginning of January as well as a mortgage, car payment and the usual bills. “We’re trying to gather up a couple things just in case I need to start selling stuff on Facebook or eBay,” she said. “If his paycheck doesn’t get here on Friday, we may not have enough for the mortgage.” Federal workers at the agencies affected by the gap in appropriations go unpaid as long as the shutdown lasts. They were expected to get retroactive pay once the impasse was

broken. The shutdown affected national parks unevenly, some still accessible with barebones staffing levels, some operating with money from states or charitable groups and others locked off. Arizona and Utah officials implemented plans to keep open Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks and provide services such as public restrooms, shuttles and trash collection. Concession operations such as lodges remained open, and Utah’s money for parks in that state included visitor centers. Among sites closed outright: in the southwest alone, Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico, White Sands National Monument in southern New Mexico, Petrified National Forest National Park in northern Arizona and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in south-central Arizona.

Honduran mother can’t be deported without daughter, judge says By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press

HOUSTON — A judge on Monday ordered the U.S. government not to deport a Honduran woman, whose lawyers worry about her being separated from her 15-year-old daughter who has been detained with her for six months. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss issued the temporary restraining order at the request of the woman’s lawyers, who feared U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement might deport her before they could appeal after Christmas and leave the teenager alone in government custody. The lawyers say the woman and her daughter came to the U.S. two years ago after gang

members in Honduras held them at gunpoint and demanded they pay protection money. The mother and daughter are detained together at the family detention center in the South Texas city of Dilley. While the daughter has a case for asylum pending, an immigration judge on Friday denied the mother’s request to reopen her immigration case. Shalyn Fluharty, who is managing attorney of the Dilley Pro Bono Project and representing the mother and daughter, said that the teen has tried to take her own life at least once in detention and that she needs her mother. “Her psychological wellbeing is in a critical state,” Fluharty said. The mother and daughter

were initially allowed out of detention while their immigration cases proceeded, but ICE detained them both in June. The daughter had her 15th birthday in detention last week. The Dilley facility, which has a capacity of 2,400, is used by ICE to hold mothers and daughters together. Fluharty said she had never heard of anyone being detained at Dilley for six months. An agreement known as the Flores settlement bars the prolonged detention of immigrant children. Fluharty said the teen and her mother fear that she would be sexually assaulted or killed if sent back to Honduras. But if the mother was deported and the daughter kept in the U.S., the teen would likely be placed in a government fa-

cility for unaccompanied minors. That’s what occurred with hundreds of children earlier this year after their parents were deported under a zero-tolerance immigration policy that led to large-scale family separations. More than 14,000 minors were in government custody last week, many in large, crowded facilities that pediatricians and mental health experts say are unsuitable for children. “That choice is fundamentally unfair and should never be posed to a child,” Fluharty said. Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat who has visited several facilities in Texas to call attention to immigration detention, met with the detained Honduran mother during a visit to Dilley and has called attention to her and her daughter’s case.

North Korea ordered to pay $500M in wrongful death suit By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A federal judge ordered North Korea to pay more than $500 million in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Otto Warmbier, an American college student who died shortly after being released from that country. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell harshly condemned North Korea for “barbaric mistreatment” of Warmbier in agreeing Monday with his family that the isolated nation should be held liable for his death last year. She awarded punitive damages and payments covering medical expenses, economic loss and pain and suffering to Fred and Cindy Warmbier, who alleged that their son had been held hostage and tortured. Warmbier was a University of Virginia student who was visiting North Korea with a tour group

when he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in March 2016 on suspicion of stealing a propaganda poster. He died in June 2017, shortly after he returned to the U.S. in a coma and showing apparent signs of torture while in custody. In holding North Korean responsible, Howell said the government had seized Warmbier for “use as a pawn in that totalitarian state’s global shenanigans and face-off with the United States.” “Before Otto traveled with a tour group on a five-day trip to North Korea, he was a healthy, athletic student of economics and business in his junior year at the University of Virginia, with ‘big dreams’ and both the smarts and people skills to make him his high school class salutatorian, homecoming king, and prom king,” the judge wrote. “He was blind, deaf, and brain dead when North Korea turned him over to U.S. government officials for his

final trip home.” The arrest and death of Warmbier came during a time of heightened tension between the U.S. and North Korea over the country’s nuclear weapons program. President Donald Trump held a first-of-its-kind summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June 2018 and plans another next year. The judgment may be mostly a symbolic victory since North Korea has yet to respond to any of the allegations in court and there’s no practical mechanism to force it do so. But the family may nonetheless be able to recoup damages through a Justice Department-administered fund for victims of state-sponsored acts of terrorism, and may look to seize other assets held by the country outside of North Korea. Fred and Cindy Warmbier, who are from a suburb of Cincinnati, said they were thankful the court found the government of

Kim Jong Un “legally and morally” responsible for their son’s death. “We put ourselves and our family through the ordeal of a lawsuit and public trial because we promised Otto that we will never rest until we have justice for him,” they said in a statement. “Today’s thoughtful opinion by Chief Judge Howell is a significant step on our journey.” The lawsuit, filed in April, describes in horrific detail the physical abuse Warmbier endured in North Korean custody, recounting how his parents were “stunned to see his condition” when they boarded a plane to see him upon arrival in the U.S. The 22-year-old was blind and deaf, his arms were curled and mangled and he was jerking violently and howling, completely unresponsive to his family’s attempts to comfort him. His once straight teeth were misaligned, and he had an unexplained scar on his foot.

ISTANBUL — Turkey said Tuesday it is working with the United States to coordinate the withdrawal of American forces but remains “determined” to clear U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters from northeastern Syria. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters that “if Turkey says it will enter, it will,” in comments carried by private DHA news agency. His comments came amid reports that Turkey-backed Syrian rebels are getting ready to begin a military operation in and near the northern town of Manbij that is controlled by Kurdishled fighters. For weeks, Turkey has been threatening to launch a new offensive against the Kurdish fighters, who partnered with the U.S. to drive the Islamic State group out of much of northern and eastern Syria. Ankara views the Kurdish forces as terrorists because of their links to an insurgent group inside Turkey. President Donald Trump announced the planned withdrawal of U.S. forces after a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier this month. The minister also said Ankara and Washington have agreed to complete a roadmap on Manbij until the U.S. withdraws. Under the June deal, Kurdish forces would leave Manbij, in the western Euphrates valley, but delays have infuriated Turkey. Turkey-backed Syrian opposition fighters have been moving to the outskirts of Manbij and the Turkish army continued to dispatch tanks, artillery and other equipment to the border and an area administered by Turkey in northern Syria, according to Turkish media reports. Maj. Youssef Hammoud,

of the Turkey-backed Syrian rebels known as the National Army, said the military operation against Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria is “near but has not started yet.” The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, said Turkey has ordered rebels it backs to begin a military operation in Manbij “in the coming hours.” “It is crucial that the U.S. doesn’t appear as not having kept its promises,” Cavusoglu said. He argued that Turkey has the “strength to neutralize” IS on its own and criticized France, which has promised to stay in Syria despite the U.S. decision. Cavusoglu warned it would not benefit France if it was staying in Syria to protect the YPG, the main Kurdish militia in Syria. Erdogan, speaking to reporters in Ankara, said Turkey was taking into account Trump’s announcement on Syria rather than French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision. The future of the international coalition against IS, which includes Turkey, the U.S. and France, remains unclear. The Turkish president also announced that a delegation was heading to Moscow and that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Turkey has been negotiating on behalf of the Syrian opposition with Russia and Iran, which support the Syrian government, as part of efforts to end the nearly 8-year civil war. Trump announced last week that the U.S. will withdraw all of its 2,000 forces in Syria, a move that will leave control of the oil-rich eastern third of Syria up for grabs. Russia launched its military operation in Syria in 2015 to back its longtime ally President Bashar Assad.

Around the World Thailand legislature legalizes medical marijuana and kratom BANGKOK — Thailand's legislature on Tuesday agreed to amend the country's drug law to allow the licensed medical use of marijuana, as well as kratom, a locally grown plant traditionally used as a stimulant and painkiller. Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to take such action, which is also under consideration in neighboring Malaysia. New Zealand's government earlier this month enacted a law liberalizing the medical use of marijuana, which had previously been tightly restricted. The Thai legislation passed its final reading at the National Legislative Assembly by a vote of 166-0 with 13 abstentions. The changes, which become law when published in the Royal Gazette, legalize the production, import, export, possession and use of marijuana and kratom products for medical purposes. Purveyors, producers and researchers will need licenses to handle the drugs, while end-users will need prescriptions. Recreational use of the drugs remains illegal and subject to prison terms and fines commensurate with the quantities involved. Public hearings showed overwhelming support for the measure.

Protests in Tunisia after journalist sets himself on fire TUNIS, Tunisia — Protests erupted Tuesday in Tunisia after the death of a journalist who set himself on fire to protest economic problems in the North African nation, prompting clashes with police and nationwide concern. Journalist Abderrazak Zorgui posted a video online before his self-immolation in the struggling provincial city of Kasserine describing his desperation and calling for revolt. He expressed frustration at unemployment and the unfulfilled promises of Tunisia’s 2011 Arab Spring revolution. Authorities said Zorgui died of his injuries Monday soon after being taken to the hospital. His actions prompted a protest Monday night in Kasserine that degenerated into violence, with police firing tear gas to disperse protesters who blocked roads and threw stones at police. Interior Ministry spokesman Sofiane Zaag said Tuesday that six police officers were injured and several people arrested in the protest. A new protest was held Tuesday night in Kasserine, with new tensions with police, and other actions were reported elsewhere. A similar self-immolation — by a street vendor lamenting unemployment, corruption and repression — led to nationwide protests fueled by social media that brought down Tunisia’s long-time authoritarian president in 2011. That ushered in democracy for Tunisia and unleashed similar movements around the Arab world. — Associated Press

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Food P IONEER P OTLUCK ‘G RANNIE ’ A NNIE B ERG

About being curious and reminiscing I came here in July 1967. Fifty years ago! I have a curiosity that always runs through my head. One is how I watched Kenai and North Kenai, now Nikiski, grow through the years. I looked up most of the information to follow as my memory is of the old nature. 1964 was the great earthquake that devastated Anchorage and some other cities in Alaska. Kenai had installed the first upgrade of the water and sewer and streets. Thankfully not much damage was done due to the earthquake. 1966: Kenai had a new airport terminal building and a paved airstrip. The terminal was some of the Wildwood army barracks. 1967: The year me and my three kids arrived on July 9th. We did not get a paved runway to land. The big old Constellation with engines and propellers on the wings stirred up billows of volcanic ash and dust. We came off the airplane in the cloud, following the other passengers into the army green terminal. The baggage attendants carried our luggage from the airplane to inside the airport terminal. We fished through the large amount of baggage for our three large suitcases. The baggage handlers were hot, sweaty and covered with dust and complaining. My kids, thinking they were coming to the land of icebergs, igloos and Eskimos, as my Dad told us in his parting goodbyes to us in Colorado, were in complete awe. Mom dressed my son, David, in a wool suit. The girls, Gail and Susan, had warm cotton dresses and bulky sweaters. I carried the coat and sweaters as they were hot, thirsty and mystified. David was 8 years old and made the deduction: “Momma, we’s in the WRONG place!” One of the baggage handlers announced that he sure wished he could have a big ice cream cone. My kids agreed with him. After gathering our large suitcases and looking for the father of our children and finally figuring out he was not going to pick us up, I went up to only ticket counter and asked him if he could call me a taxi. I also asked him where the hotel was. And if I could call Ken’s Auto. He looked startled, then smiled with kind eyes and said there are no taxis and the phone service to where I want to call was out of order or they did not have a phone? The place I should go to was the Harbor View Annex. Oh, was my reply. Can we walk there? Can I store my luggage? A man standing not to far away from us offered his assistance. He would take us to the motel. We climbed into a nice large car; he introduced himself. To this day I do not remember his name. Off we went down a dirt street creating our own dust cloud, to the Harbor View Annex. (It still stands in the same place!) I rented the second room. The man carried our suitcases inside, shook my hand and told me good luck. I offered to pay him. He said no, he was just glad to help. He got in his car and disappeared. I never saw him again. I have often wondered who that kind gentleman was. We all washed our faces, put on our jammies — it was about 10 at night, but not realizing it, I thought it was about 6. We snacked on candy bars, nuts and dry fruit that all my Colorado relatives had given to us and jumped into bed. I could NOT sleep. I wondered what I was going to do — I had $88 in my purse. We landed in Anchorage with $100 and it cost $12 to get to Kenai. Kids flew free!! Hearing birds chirping and seeing the bright, bright sun in the west, I looked at my watch. Two o’clock in the morning and it was still light! All of the sudden a big ruckus at the door next to us, with a big German voice screaming “You ville come out of there and give me mine propane bottle, OR I go gets the POOLICE!” See ANNIE, page A7

Make a stress-free classic chicken pot pie with only 1 pot By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN

The delights of classic chicken pot pie are many—from the burnished, flaky crust to the luscious, savory filling. But putting it together can be a chore: Between making pie dough (which often requires pulling out a food processor), poaching chicken in one pot and building a gravy in another, and then transferring the filling and crust to a pie plate to bake, this comfort food requires a major time commitment, not to mention a battery of pots and pans. We wanted an easier way and found our trusty Dutch oven to be just the ticket to get us there using only one pot. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces, were easy to work with and stayed moist through cooking. While tasters liked the deeper flavor provided by browning the chicken, they weren’t keen on the crusty, browned exterior on the pieces—it didn’t jive with the luxurious, creamy filling. Instead, we simply stirred bite-size pieces of chicken right into the gravy and turned to two powerhouse ingredients—tomato paste and soy sauce— to boost savoriness without being distinguishable in their own right. To give our pot pie fresh spring flavor we swapped in leeks for onions and stirred in some fresh asparagus, peas, and tarragon after pulling the pot from the oven. With our one-pot filling perfected, we turned to the crust. Instead of labor-intensive home-made pastry, we decided to use buttery store-bought puff pastry and wove it into a simple but stunning lattice. But no matter what we tried, baking the crust on top of the filling inevitably led to sorry, soggy results. In the past we skirted this problem by baking the crust separately on a baking sheet, but we were hesitant to add more dishes to our recipe. We realized, however, that the lid of the Dutch oven could act as a stand-in baking sheet: We simply turned the lid upside down before covering the pot and baked the pastry on top. A simple

egg wash turned the crust a deep golden. Once we slid the baked crust onto the filling, our simplified centerpiece was complete. To thaw frozen puff pastry, let it sit either in the refrigerator for 24 hours or on the counter for 30 minutes to 1 hour. We prefer to place the baked pastry on top of the filling in the pot just before serving for an impressive presentation; however, you can also cut the pastry into wedges and place them over individual portions of the filling.

CHICKEN POT PIE WITH SPRING VEGETABLES Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 30 minutes 1 (9 1/2-by-9 inch) sheet puff pastry, thawed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, and washed thoroughly 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon tomato paste 3 cups chicken broth, plus extra as needed 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 bay leaves 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 1 inch lengths 1 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or parsley 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons juice Cut sheet of parchment paper to match outline of Dutch oven lid and place on large plate or upturned rimmed baking sheet. Roll puff pastry sheet into 15-by-11-inch rectangle on lightly floured counter. Using pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut pastry widthwise into ten 1 1/2 inch-wide strips. Space 5 pastry strips parallel and

This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in December 2018 shows Chicken Pot Pie in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the book “Cook It In Your Dutch Oven.” (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

evenly across -parchment circle. Fold back first, third, and fifth strips almost completely. Lay additional pastry strip perpendicular to second and fourth strips, keeping it snug to folded edges of pastry, then unfold strips. Repeat laying remaining 4 pastry strips evenly across parchment circle, alternating between folding back second and fourth strips and first, third, and fifth strips to create lattice pattern. Using pizza cutter, trim edges of pastry following outline of parchment circle. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing filling. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 400 F. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, carrots, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, garlic, and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Slowly stir in broth, scraping up any browned bits and smoothing out any lumps. Stir in cream, soy sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to simmer and cook until mixture is thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and return to simmer. Off heat, cover pot with inverted lid and carefully place parchment with pastry on lid. Brush pastry with egg and sprinkle with salt. Transfer pot to

oven and bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating pot halfway through baking. Remove pot from oven. Transfer parchment with pastry to wire rack; discard parchment. Remove lid and discard bay leaves. Stir asparagus into filling and cook over medium heat until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in peas and let sit until heated through, about 5 minutes. Adjust filling consistency with extra hot broth as needed. Stir in tarragon and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set pastry on top of filling and serve. ——— Nutrition information per serving: 631 calories; 308 calories from fat; 34 g fat (11 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 212 mg cholesterol; 768 mg sodium; 40 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 40 g protein. ——— For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestkitchen. com. Find more recipes like Chicken Pot Pie in “Cook It In Your Dutch Oven .” ——— America’s Test Kitchen provided this article to The Associated Press.

Baby food offers a key assist to veggie burger By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN

A homemade veggie burger is a welcome alternative to beef—at least in theory. But too many are either mushy or dry and lack flavor. For a modern burger with superior composition, we stepped beyond run-of-the-mill bean patties and combined pinto beans with sweet, earthy beets, rich walnuts, and chewy bulgur. This not only delivered fantastic texture and flavor, but amassed an enviable nutritional profile for a burger: protein and fiber from beans, minerals and vitamins from the bulgur and beets, and omega-3 fatty acids from the walnuts. Carrot baby food (conveniently pureed) provided an unconventional but effective binder that lent the patties a subtle sweetness. Any brand of plain carrot baby food will work here. Use a coarse grater or the shredding disk of a food processor to shred the beet. When shopping, don’t confuse bulgur with cracked wheat, which has a much longer cooking time. Serve these burgers with favorite burger fixings.

PINTO BEAN-BEET BURGERS Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Salt and pepper 2/3 cup medium-grind bulgur, rinsed 1 large beet (9 ounces), trimmed, peeled, and shredded 3/4 cup walnuts 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed

1 (4-ounce) jar carrot baby food 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 1/2 cups 100 percent wholewheat panko bread crumbs 6 tablespoons expeller-pressed canola oil, plus extra as needed Bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in December 2018 in small saucepan. shows Pinto Bean-Beet Burgers in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in Off heat, stir in the cookbook “Nutritious Delicious.” bulgur, cover, and (Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP) let stand until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain bulgur, spread onto rimmed baking tions and pack into 3 1/2-inch-wide patties.Heat 3 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medisheet, and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, pulse beet, walnuts, basil, and um-high heat until shimmering. Gently lay 4 patties in garlic in food processor until finely chopped, skillet and cook until crisp and well browned on first about 12 pulses, scraping down sides of bowl side, about 4 minutes. Gently flip patties and cook until as needed. Add beans, carrot baby food, water, crisp and well browned on second side, about 4 minmustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon utes, adding extra oil if skillet looks dry. Transfer burgers to wire rack set in rimmed pepper and pulse until well combined, about 8 pulses. Transfer mixture to large bowl and stir in baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm. Wipe out skillet with paper towels and repeat panko and cooled bulgur. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat with remaining 3 tablespoons oil and remaining oven to 200 F. Divide mixture into 8 equal por- patties. Serve.

Toasting couscous grains, using broth deepens the flavor Couscous is one of the fastest and easiest side dishes to prepare. A staple in Morocco and other North African countries, it is traditionally served under stews and braises to soak up the flavorful sauce. But because it often plays sidekick, the grain is too often left bland and unexciting. We knew it had the potential to be a quick and tasty dish, and we were determined to develop a classic version for saucy dishes as well as a handful

of flavor-packed variations that would any sauce with which it was paired. make convenient stand-alone sides. We For our dressed up variations, dried found that toasting the couscous grains fruit, nuts, and citrus juice added texin olive oil before adding liquid deep- tural interest and sweet, bright notes. ened their flavor and helped them cook SIMPLE COUSCOUS up light and separate. Servings: 6 And to bump up the flavor even furStart to finish: 45 minutes ther, we replaced half of the cooking 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil water with broth. After just 7 minutes 2 cups couscous of steeping, the couscous was fluffy, 1 cup water tender, and flavorful enough to stand on 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth its own while also ready to accompany

Salt and pepper Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add couscous and cook, stirring frequently, until grains are just beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in water, broth, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover, remove saucepan from heat, and let sit until couscous is tender, about 7 minutes. Gently fluff couscous with fork and season with pepper to taste. Serve. See TOAST, page A7

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. . . Annie Continued from page A6

I locked my door and wondered what in the world had I gotten myself and my kids into. The POOLICE arrived, she “gots” her propane bottle back. All was quiet, except for the fears running around in my head. Another knock on the door. Our door! I peeked out the little window. It was the kid’s dad, my husband, and I was not happy! He had an excuse that his Jeep broke down and that he finally tracked me down. So that was the beginning of our first 48 hours in Alaska — and a week later I met the mad, loud German lady. She became my very good friend. I rented a trailer from Helen — my own trailer — and began my life as a single mother in Alaska, again. 1967 also was Alaska’s Centennial Year. It was the year that brought the project of Fort Kenay to culmination. The present two-story log building is constructed on the Russian Orthodox Church property and reverted to their ownership at the termination of a lease with the City of Kenai. 1968-69-70: Oil companies and related companies moved into the area and platforms were being built in Cook Inlet. Along with the that came families in cars, travel trailers, families looking for houses. Families with little kids, lots of kids. There was no housing and no trailer available. Bob Penny had trailers come up by barge from California and they were NOT winter-Alaska friendly! Two weeks later in 1967 I was working for Offshore Fabricators. I am pleased to say I saw a lot of the platform work being constructed in the shop at Arness Dock to be either flown in by helicopter or by boat to the platforms. 1971: Kenai Junior High was constructed. 1972: The Kenai Public Satey Building was constructed on Willow Street. And much to the amazement of many, a four-lane highway was built through Kenai. (Along with the statement, I might add, from the Old Timers, “If they put in a stop light, I am moving!”) Wildwood Army Base was transferred to the ownership of the Kenai Native Association. I relocated to North Kenai in 1967 to Sleepers trailer court for one week. I left there in the old Willeys Jeep and found my own place. That is where I met Helen McGahan (who just wanted her propane tank back from a former renter). We rented a very small, very clean trailer from her. To my delight it had a washer with a built-in dryer. After the washer stopped, it dried the clothes. I used it everyday. My kids made friends with Helen’s

kids. She watched mine while I worked. We had fun and adapted to our way of life easily in Alaska. School started that fall. I worked part time as a teacher assistant to the largest growing grade school in Alaska. We had 42 states represented in the school. We had kids that had never seen snow. We had kids that were as shocked as I was at the difference in culture and weather, especially winter. Kids that did not have enough clothes to keep warm. Kids that had never worn a pair of snow boots. We all shopped at ArmyNavy in Kenai, now Paradosios. Wally Sidback, a great, longtime teacher, undertook the task of teaching the kids how to ski. But first we had to have skis. Alice Miller located the surplus skis off the army base in Anchorage. They needed to be shortened and the layers upon layers of paint were taken off, then sanded. They were then varnished on top and layers of wax were applied to the bottom. Then the binding was screwed back on. Alice did most of the work, with my help and a few friends. They were delivered to the school, which was a smaller version of the Nikiski Recreation Center now. Everyone was excited, including Wally. He designated me to help, along with teachers and older children, to get skis on the feet of children that hardly knew how to walk in snow, let alone ski in it. All the skis were propped outside the door. Wally would hand them out to the little tiny second-graders, as it was suggested that first-graders and kindergartners were a bit to small. I, with other teachers help, put the skis on their boots and tightened down the bindings and held up the little guys while they tried to stand up. This was all new to me too. Getting the kids to stand still while Wally fastened his skis on — giving instructions and helping some who had fallen down and couldn’t get up. Finally, we were off down the cross country trail that Wally had made. He insisted I put skis on also. Long years before that, I had skied once — well, I was pushed down a bunny hill in Aspen at 17 years old, screaming all the way to the bottom. I was told to take the skis off and go inside and warm up and wait. Wally, who was always positive and always giving out compliments, never gave up on them. However, he did with me!! I walked like a duck. I crossed the skis front and back, many times. I fell many times. I took the skis off and walked the trail, helping the many little fallen soldiers of the cross country trail. I also learned the very first hour, I should have carried a roll of toilet paper in my pocket for the snotty faces that appeared.

The first day was coat sleeve wipes. From then on ski day, I was the lady with the toilet paper. Mom sent Kleenex packets by the dozens that winter. I still had to wipe noses. I look back at that time with smiles. Mom also sent coats, hats, gloves, boots and long-handled underwear to us from Colorado, because I told her I was horrified at the state of clothing from the southern states. None of it warm!! Shoes were sandals. Wally succeeded in making a ski team and many of the kids got the Ten Mile Patch, including mine. My skiing days were over the first day! That winter was the winter of the 12-foot snow. Snow berms everywhere. Snow machines — new ones — everywhere. I did learn to ride a snow machine. I loved it. Ten- to 12-foot berms were piled on the side of the road. A rotary plow came through and completely cleared the road. I believe that year was the final year of the rotary snow plow. When it warmed up and thawed at Christmas, then refroze, the road became an icy highway. Some kids ice skated to school. The road department, not having sand available, crushed shale and spread it on the road for traction. It chewed up tires! Flat tires were driven on until they could get to a place to change them, or, if they were without a spare tire, the car was parked. That was the winter of 1968 — the service station that is now Steve’s Chevron in Nikiski, was piled with cars with flat tires. The owner enlisted men with pickups just off from a week of platform work, to go to Anchorage and buy tires. Some people were too poor to buy tires. Some people refused to pay for tires, saying the road department should. It was a long time before the owner got paid for all his efforts. And some of it he never got paid for. Through the years that followed, I remarried, relocated to Eagle River. My kids went to Chugiak High School. This is what I call my “other life.” Back in Nikiski for the last 35 years, I am content to sit with Bob in his warm cave and look out over the lake we call “Our Lake” and be at peace with all the memories that crop up now and then. I am grateful for all my friends I have made. I am grateful my children are all around me along with the grandkids and greatgrands. I am grateful for our health. I have seen things that make me happy, I have seen things that terrified me. I have managed to live through it all. I am especially happy to be content with spending the rest of my life with Bob. He makes me smile, he makes me laugh. He brings back wonderful memories that I will write about later. We wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS.

This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in December 2018 shows Simple Couscous with Dates and Pistachios in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears

GRANNIE’S FARMHOUSE BREAD I read this about three times then it became easier to make. 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dry yeast (2 packages) 1/2 cup flour This is called Riser. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl: Cover and let stand in a warm place for 15 minutes. My Note: I run hot water in the sink. Place the large bowl of riser ingredients in the water. It will become bubbly in about 15 minutes. The REMAINDER OF ingredients in a medium bowl: 1 1/4 cup warm milk 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons butter — original called for lard About 5 cups flour Warm milk to medium warm, to touch Add the sugar, salt and butter. Stir to dissolve and melt butter. Add 2 cups flour and beat at least two minutes with wooden spoon. Add this flour mixture to the yeast riser. Stir: Gradually stir 3 more cups of flour in, stirring after each 1 cup addition. After stirring in the third and last addition of flour, (if its sticky — use a small amount of flour and shape with hands). Dump out on a well-floured board and pat into a ball. Cover it with the big bowl: Let it rest for 15 minutes. Pat into a large rectangle and with rolling pin roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Fold over and roll out and fold over 4 more times. Cut in half long ways. At the long end roll up jelly roll FASHION, rolling tight. Tuck in ends and place in a very well-greased loaf pans. Roll other half and do the same. Cover and let rise in warm place. I heat 1/2 cup of water for 15 seconds in microwave. Take out water and place the loaves in warm micro. Shut door and let sit in microwave for about 45 minutes. DO NOT RUN THE MICROWAVE. Keep an eye on the dough, take out when doubled in size. Bake 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from the pans immediately or they will steam and ruin your bread. Butter the top. Let them cool on rack. Enjoy with real butter. Sprinkle a little sugar and cinnamon on the slice like my Grandma did! Share the other loaf with your neighbor.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SANDWICH Makes 6 sandwiches 6 boneless chicken breast halves. Pound flat. Brush with olive or vegetable oil In a small bowl combine: 1/2 teaspoon each cumin, black pepper, chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon thyme, crushed 1/8 teaspoon oregano, crushed 1/4 each lemon pepper and garlic salt Mix well. Sprinkle on chicken and let set at room temp for 30 minutes. Meantime: Prepare lettuce, slice tomato, slice onion and have sliced Monterrey cheese on hand. Toast buns on gill or cast iron pan. Set aside to keep warm. Heat grill to medium hot or cast iron skillet, adding a small amount of oil to skillet. Grill or sear in pan until pink is gone from middle. Do not over cook. Place Monterrey cheese on top and allow to melt 1 minute. Spread mayonnaise on bun and then chicken. Top with sliced vegetables. Pass the salsa. I love this sandwich and make it often. I put this seasoning on salmon and halibut for a fine tasting fish sandwich.

AMERICAN-MEXICAN GREEN CHILI STEW For slow cooker: In the morning prepare 1 pound beef tenderloin, cubed 1 pound boneless pork loin, cubed 1/4 cup masa harina (or corn meal) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cups diced green chili peppers — large can 2 cups low sodium beef broth 1 large potato diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro or 1 dried Dash of cayenne pepper Garlic salt to taste Pepper to taste Place cubed meat in Ziploc with the masa harina — (corn meal) and shake to coat. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the meat until browned, 10 minutes. In a slow cooker, place all the ingredients. Cook about 8 to 10 hours on low. Serve with warm tortillas.

. . . Toast Continued from page A6

Simple Couscous with Dates and Pistachios Increase oil to 3 tablespoons. Add 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom to saucepan with

couscous. Increase water to 1 1/4 cups. Before serving, stir in 3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pistachios, 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. ——— Nutrition information per serving: 385 calories; 109 calories from fat; 12 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 410 mg sodium; 59 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; g sugar;

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Taking another look at 2018 NFL draft class By The Associated Press

All five quarterbacks drafted in the first round have had impacts as rookies, one way or another. That’s Baker Mayfield with Cleveland at the top and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson, the last pick of the first round, along with Sam Darnold of the Jets (third), Buffalo’s Josh Allen (seventh) and Arizona’s Josh Rosen (10th). Saquon Barkley had a remarkable debut with the Giants as the No. 2 overall pick. Two of the top three betting choices for Defensive Rookie of the Year were drafted two spots apart: Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (17th) and Dallas linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (No. 19). A rundown of the debuts for the other first-round picks in last spring’s draft: — No. 4: CB Denzel Ward, Cleveland — The 2017 All-American from Ohio State made the Pro Bowl, so the Browns appear to have hit twice with picks in the top four after a number of

draft misses. Ward opened the season with two interceptions against Ben Roethlisberger and has shown surprising toughness with his ability to stop the run. — No. 5: DE Bradley Chubb, Denver — Chubb would need a huge finale to surpass Jevon Kearse’s 14 1/2 sacks in 1999 with Tennessee, the NFL rookie record since sacks became an official statistic in 1982. But his 12 so far qualify as a huge success for a debut. — No. 6: G Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis — With the Notre Dame product as the first guard taken in the top six in more than two decades, the Colts’ line went from allowing the most sacks last year (56) to the fewest (17) with a game remaining. During one stretch, Andrew Luck went 239 consecutive dropbacks without a sack. — No. 8: LB Roquan Smith, Chicago — The 2017 All-American for Georgia is third among rookies in tackles behind second-round pick

Darius Leonard of Indianapolis and Vander Esch, according to SportRadar. A standout rookie season has been overshadowed by the preseason blockbuster trade for pass-rushing star Khalil Mack. — No. 9: T Mike McGlinchey, San Francisco — The second Notre Dame lineman drafted in the top 10 has been solid stepping in right away as the starter at right tackle. He has helped clear the way for a strong running attack but has had problems at times in pass protection. — No. 11: S Minkah Fitzpatrick, Miami — The first of four firstrounders from Alabama has started 10 games, including the past seven, and has been used at safety and cornerback. It’s undecided where he’ll wind up. He was pressed into CB duty recently because of Xavien Howard’s knee injury. — No. 12: DT Vita Vea, Tampa Bay — It took a little more than half the season, but the former Washington

player has emerged as a starter alongside six-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy. More than half of his tackles (16 of 24, according to SportRadar) have come the past three weeks. — No. 13: DT Da’Ron Payne, Washington — Another Alabama first-rounder, Payne has started every game, with solid production. He has 51 tackles and five sacks for one of the NFL’s top pass-rushing defenses. — No. 14: DE Marcus Davenport, New Orleans — The first UTSA player invited to the Senior Bowl learned quickly despite being raw, getting four sacks and a forced fumble in his first seven games. He doesn’t have a sack since, in part because of missing three games with a sprained toe, but his backfield pressure has helped the rush. — No. 15: T Kolton Miller, Oakland — The former UCLA lineman went through a rough patch in the middle of the season when he tried to play with a sore knee. He’s had more issues even after getting healthy and

has allowed more sacks or pressures than any offensive lineman in the league. — No. 16: LB Tremaine Edmunds, Buffalo — Slowly but surely, the former Virginia Tech player is emerging as the defensive leader the Bills anticipated they were getting in trading up six spots for him. The 20-year-old Edmunds picked off Darnold earlier this month to become the NFL’s youngest player to intercept a pass. — No. 18: CB Jaire Alexander, Green Bay — The confident Louisville product quickly earned the coaching staff’s trust to take on an opponent’s top receiver. Alexander has the speed to keep up down the field, and isn’t afraid to get physical. — No. 20: C Frank Ragnow, Detroit — The former Arkansas player has been solid while starting every game at left guard. He gives the Lions a versatile player who could move back to center, his position in college, See CLASS, page A9

Kyrie drops 40 in OT contest Celtics beat Sixers as Lakers lose LeBron but beat Warriors By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press

BOSTON — Kyrie Irving extended the game with a clutch shot, then ended it with two more in overtime. Irving scored six of his 40 points in overtime, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers while leading Boston back from a five-point deficit as the Celtics beat the 76ers 121-114 on Tuesday night. “Just competition at its highest. I love going against the best. It’s not too often you get to do that in the regular season, especially on a holiday like Christmas,” said Irving, who also pulled down 10 rebounds. “I got to open presents with my family this morning then come into work. It was great.” It came very close to not being so great for Boston, which needed Irving’s fadeaway jumper from 13-feet out to tie it at 108 with 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter, forcing the OT. The Sixers, much improved from the team that lost here 105-87 in the season-opener, scored the first five points of OT, but could not stop Irving when they needed to — again. “There aren’t many in his weight class,” Philadelphia coach Brett Brown said. “Inevitably, you’ve got to stop him.” Irving hit a 3-pointer with 2:01 left to put Boston up 115114, then struck again from 30feet with 1:29 remaining in the OT and the Celtics held on to improve to 2-0 against Philadelphia this season. Jayson Tatum and Marcus Morris scored 23 apiece for Boston and Terry Rozier had 10 points. Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 34 points, making 12 of 12 free throws, and pulled down 16 rebounds. Jimmy Butler scored 24, JJ Redick had 17 points and Ben Simmons added 11

points, 14 rebounds and eight assists for the Sixers. Simmons’ two free throws with 2:15 left to put the Sixers up 114-112, but Philadelphia didn’t score again. “These are the type of games that challenge you mentally, and we made sure that we stayed with it and finished it,” said Al Horford, who scored just four points but pulled down nine rebounds and helped mitigate the Sixers’ size advantage inside. The Celtics led 57-51 at halftime, but Philadelphia used a 15-2 run in the third while shooting 60 percent in the period and led 89-86 entering the fourth. Philadelphia shot 60 percent in the third quarter, hitting five 3-pointers, and led 89-86 entering the final quarter. It stayed tight through the end of the fourth. Chandler got open for a 3-pointer with 37 seconds left and the Sixers led 108-106, then Irving pulled up for a 13-foot jumper to tie it at 108 with 20 seconds left. Redick missed a jumper just before the buzzer and the game went into OT. GETTING BETTER The Sixers-Celtics rivalry isn’t quite back to where it once was, but it is getting closer. Boston beat Philadelphia 4-1 in the second round of the playoffs last season and won the first two meetings this season, although the Sixers had not yet picked up Butler in a trade with Minnesota before Boston’s 105-87 win on Oct. 16. The next two meetings are in Philadelphia. “Obviously those guys have gotten better. It’s definitely tougher — no question,” Horford said. CLUTCH KYRIE Irving said Butler had him covered well and forced him to put some extra arch on his game-tying fadeaway at the end

Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving (11) reacts in front of Philadelphia 76ers’ Jimmy Butler after making a 3-pointer in overtime during an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday. Boston won 121-114. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

of the fourth. Butler agreed. “He hit a tough shot. That’s what he does. That’s why he is the player that he is,” Butler said. LAKERS 127, WARRIORS 101 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers lost LeBron James in the third quarter to a strained left groin then went out and beat the two-time defending champions without him Tuesday night, getting King James’ 17 points, 13 rebounds and five assists before the injury in a surprising 127-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors. James grabbed at his left groin area with 7:51 left in the third after slipping under the Warriors’ basket while trying for a loose ball. He tried to stretch it out, awkwardly walked toward the Lakers bench trying to loosen up before leaving on his own though gingerly out the tunnel for the locker room. Stephen Curry made consecutive 3s shortly after James exited, and the Warriors got within 78-

76 at the 2:48 mark of the third — but Kyle Kuzma and the persistent Lakers stayed at it every possession. Curry wound up with 15 points but the home fans had seen enough well before the final buzzer and headed out for the rest of Christmas. Kuzma contributed 19 points with a pretty baseline 3 late, Ivica Zubac had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Rajon Rondo 15 points and 10 assists off the bench as the Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak on the Warriors’ home floor since a 118-115 overtime win Dec. 22, 2012. Los Angeles also ended a seven-game skid overall in the rivalry with its first win in the series since March 6, 2016.

ROCKETS 113, THUNDER 109 HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 41 points and the Rockets beat the Thunder for their seventh win in the last eight games. Harden has scored 30 points or more in a career-high seven games in a row, marking the first time a player has done that since Russell Westbrook had eight consecutive 30-point games in November

2016. A 3-pointer by Paul George with less than two minutes left got Oklahoma City within 4 before Harden missed a 3. Westbrook missed a shot for the Thunder, but George stole the ball from Harden and was fouled by him. George made both free throws to get the Thunder within 2 with 43.6 seconds left. Harden then drove past George and into the lane for a layup to make it 112-108 with 20.4 seconds left. Westbrook made 1 of 2 free throws to cut it to 3 with 15 seconds left, and Austin Rivers made a free throw with 7.4 seconds left to secure the win.

timing also was perfect to show an emerging team, which improved the NBA’s second-best record to 23-10. Malcolm Brogdon finished with 17 points for the Bucks, who bounced back from a loss to Miami on Saturday to win for the fifth time in six games. Rookie Kevin Knox scored 21 points for the Knicks, who have lost six straight Christmas Day games and fell to 22-31 in their NBA-record 53 appearances on the holiday. New York has lost five in a row and 10 of 11 since rallying to stun the Bucks 136-134 in overtime on Dec. 1 at Madison Square Garden.

BUCKS 109, KNICKS 95

JAZZ 117, TRAIL BLAZERS 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 14 rebounds in his Christmas debut, and the Bucks celebrated their return to the holiday schedule by beating the Knicks. Brook Lopez scored 20 points for the Bucks, who played on Christmas for the first time since 1977. They were selected for the showcase slate of games largely because of Antetokounmpo but the

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 18 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks while Donovan Mitchell added 19 points to lead Utah to a rout of Portland. Joe Ingles chipped in 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists for the Jazz (17-18), who won for the fifth time in their last six home games while shooting 55 percent from the floor.

Swearinger plucked by Cardinals after Redskins release him TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Safety D.J. Swearinger, released by Washington after he criticized the team, was signed Tuesday by the Arizona Cardinals. Swearinger said Monday, when he was cut by the Redskins, that he received no explanation for the move. A day later, the Cardinals claimed him off waivers and placed offensive lineman Korey Cunningham (foot) on injured reserve. Washington lost 25-16 at Tennessee on Saturday night. Swearinger was reportedly critical of the lack of aggressive play calling in the loss. He also was critical of the team earlier this season. Swearinger was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate this season with Washington after making a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 64 tackles (52 solo), two sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and 14 passes defensed while starting all 15 games. He rejoins the Cardinals

after playing 20 regular-season games for them in 2015-16. He spent his first two pro season with Houston, then played seven games in 2015 for Tampa Bay.

Broncos rookie RB done for rest of season ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay’s sensational rookie season is over after tests showed he sustained major damage to his right wrist in Denver’s loss at Oakland, a person with knowledge of the MRI results told The Associated Press. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team was off on Christmas Day, confirmed a report by 9News in Denver that medical tests Tuesday morning revealed ligament damage and a possible scaphoid fracture. Lindsay will miss the Broncos’ fi-

nal game against the Chargers (11-4) on Sunday, and it appears unlikely he’ll be able to play in the Pro Bowl next month after becoming the first undrafted offensive rookie in NFL history to earn a Pro Bowl selection. Lindsay was injured in the Broncos’ 27-14 loss to the Raiders on Monday night, a third consecutive defeat that ensured the team of back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 1971-72. He’ll be replaced by fellow rookie Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker on Sunday, when they’ll need seek to avoid posting double-digit losses in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1966-67. Although Lindsay said after the game Monday night that he planned to play in the finale, he was unable to use his right hand while getting dressed and needed assistance buttoning his shirt and putting on a necktie.

Lindsay, the former University of Colorado star who used his snubs from the NFL combine and 2018 draft as fuel for a stellar rookie season, finishes his rookie campaign with 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns. He won’t get the chance to break the NFL record of 1,104 yards for undrafted rookie running backs that was set by the Colts’ Dominic Rhodes in 2001. The Broncos have lost seven starters to season-ending injuries plus wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to a trade — he tore his right Achilles tendon on Sunday in Houston’s 32-30 loss to Philadelphia. Other Denver players out for the year are: linemen Matt Paradis, Ronald Leary and Max Garcia, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, tight ends Jake Butt and Jeff Heuerman and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. Harris said he’s healed 2½ weeks after fracturing his right fibula in a

game at Cincinnati and he plans to play in the Pro Bowl next month in Orlando, Florida.

Comedian sees Bears/ Texans Super Bowl NEW YORK (AP) — Sebastian Maniscalco has a perfect matchup in mind for the Super Bowl: Bears vs. Texans. Could happen. The native of Chicago and lifelong Bears fan also is close friends with Houston star defensive end J.J. Watt. So what could be better for the popular standup comedian than his favorite team facing off with his football buddy in the big game? “We were just talking about that, a friend and me, talking about going to the Super Bowl this year. It could be a Watt/Bears extravaganza,” says Maniscalco, who also is an actor and author. “It would be nice.

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if they decide to reshape the offensive line to revamp their struggling offense. — No. 21: C Billy Price, Cincinnati — The 2017 AllAmerican from Ohio State missed six games with a partially torn ligament in his right foot. His most high-profile moment was an off-target shotgun snap that Andy Dalton tried to recover in the 11th game against Cleveland. Dalton tore a ligament in the thumb of his right, passing hand. — No. 22: LB Rashaan Evans, Tennessee — The Titans traded up for the former Alabama player, who missed the preseason with a hamstring injury. He started slowly after making his NFL debut in Week 2. Evans has started seven of 14 games and led the team in tackles twice. — No. 23: T Isaiah Wynn, New England — The former Georgia lineman tore an Achilles tendon in the preseason and spent the year on injured reserve. — No. 24: WR D.J. Moore, Carolina — The former Maryland receiver had a typical rookie season for a wide receiver: up and mostly down. While he did have his first career 100yard game while emerging as a starter the second half of the season, he’s had just two TDs while averaging 47 yards per game. — No. 25: TE Hayden Hurst, Baltimore — The Ravens’ initial first-round choice, seven spots ahead of Jackson, Hurst missed the first month of the season with a foot injury and hasn’t done much since. The South Carolina product has 19 catches with one touchdown in 11 games. — No. 26: WR Calvin Ridley, Atlanta — The former Ala-

Peninsula Clarion | Wednesday, December 26, 2018 | A9 bama standout was the rookie of the month in September with six TD catches, the most by a rookie in the first four games in NFL history. Although he has cooled off, Ridley is already a strong complement to two-time All-Pro Julio Jones. — No. 27: RB Rashaad Penny, Seattle — Penny hasn’t been able to beat out 2017 seventh-round pick Chris Carson, who surpassed 1,000 yards in Week 16. The former San Diego State back is third on the club in rushing, also behind San Francisco castoff Mike Davis. Penny has been battling a knee injury recently. — No. 28: S Terrell Edmunds, Pittsburgh — The Virginia Tech product has seen a steady increase in production while starting all but one game this season. Edmunds had an interception in his third career game and had a recent run of seven tackles in three straight games. — No. 29: DT Taven Bryan, Jacksonville — The former Florida player couldn’t help the Jaguars avoid their free fall from an AFC championship game appearance to the franchise’s seventh season with at least 10 losses in a span of eight years. Bryan has played sparingly with just one start. — No. 30: CB Mike Hughes, Minnesota — The Central Florida product tore a knee ligament in Week 6 after making a solid impact early. Hughes had a pick-6 in his first NFL regularseason game against the 49ers, while taking over most of the nickel back duties and serving as the primary kickoff returner. — No. 31: RB Sony Michel, New England — Michel was the first of the two standout Georgia backs to get drafted, with Nick Chubb going four picks later in the second round and surging in the second half with Cleveland. Michel leads the Patriots with 881 yards rushing and six touchdowns.

NFC playoffs sharpen, AFC picture muddies By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Barring ties in Week 17 — and there are some wild scenarios should certain games end in draws Sunday — the road to the playoffs is quite straight in the NFC. The path to a first-round bye in the AFC has a bunch of curves in it. Already in are NFC division winners Dallas (East), New Orleans (South), Chicago (North) and the Los Angeles Rams (West). AFC divisions clinched belong to New England in the East and, well, nobody else. But there are clear leaders . Seattle owns an NFC wild card, and the LA Chargers have one in the AFC, though they can still win the AFC West. “You either believe in something or you don’t,” says coach Pete Carroll, whose 9-6 Seahawks made the postseason in what was considered a rebuilding year. “I think just staying the course and knowing we’re on to something. Believing in the history. We know what we’re capable of doing. We’ve shown it over a lot of years. You’re always adapting, but it’s staying what you’re true to. I think that’s what is happening. We look like a team that we have seen before, and that’s powerful.” Most powerful so far has been New Orleans, with the league’s best record at 13-2, and a dynamic offense led by Drew Brees. The Saints have home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs. The Rams (12-3) get the other opening-round bye if they beat San Francisco on Sunday. If they lose and the Bears win at Minnesota, Chicago (11-4) earns the week off and Los Angeles drops to the third seed. A Bears win also could keep the Vikings (8-6-1) out of the postseason, providing defending champion Philadelphia (87) wins at Washington. Only the Vikings or Eagles can get the second NFC wild card. “We’ve got to empty the bucket, and that’s the way we’ve got to play next week at home,” Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph says. “I’m really looking forward to that environment.” In the AFC, seeding is more muddled. Any of four teams could be the top or second seed.

The simplest route is if Kansas City (11-4) and New England (10-5), currently the top two in the conference, both win Sunday. But if the Chiefs lose at home to Oakland and the Chargers (11-4) win at Denver, Los Angeles moves into the top spot. Houston (10-5) also could wind up No. 1 in the AFC with losses by the Chiefs, Patriots against the Jets, and Chargers. New England, the only unbeaten team at home this year, would get the first seed with a victory and losses by the Chiefs and Chargers. And get this: Houston doesn’t even own a division title. If the Texans fall at home to Jacksonville, the winner of the Colts at Titans game in Tennessee takes the AFC South, and the Texans become a wild card, joining either the Chiefs or Chargers. Texans coach Bill O’Brien, whose club began the season 0-3, is intrigued by the division being so ensconced in the playoff picture this year. “I think that’s an interesting question because I can remember the question was, two years ago, ‘Why is the AFC South so bad?’” he says. “Now, ‘Why is it so good?’ “...I’ve never thought it was bad. I think every year it’s been extremely difficult to win games in the division. I just think there’s a lot of great coaches. You’ve got Frank (Reich) in Indy, Mike (Vrabel) in Tennessee, Doug (Marrone) in Jacksonville. You’ve got a lot of great players, quarterbacks, so you’ve got a tough division.” The AFC division often looked at as the toughest has been the North, which, not surprisingly, has come down to Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh. Except the Ravens (9-6) host the Browns, while the Steelers (86-1) must beat visiting Cincinnati and hope their archenemies from Cleveland sidetrack Baltimore, either beating or tying the Ravens. Neither the Ravens nor the Steelers can be a wild card — except if Pittsburgh ties the Bengals, then Indianapolis and Tennessee also tie. Then the Steelers are in. Of course, Pittsburgh also can win the North with a draw and a loss by Baltimore. Your head spinning yet?

Scoreboard basketball NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 25 10 .714 — Philadelphia 22 13 .629 3 Boston 20 13 .606 4 Brooklyn 16 19 .457 9 New York 9 26 .257 16 Southeast Division Charlotte 16 16 .500 — Miami 16 16 .500 — Orlando 14 18 .438 2 Washington 13 21 .382 4 Atlanta 9 23 .281 7 Central Division Milwaukee 23 10 .697 — Indiana 22 12 .647 1½ Detroit 15 16 .484 7 Chicago 9 25 .265 14½ Cleveland 8 26 .235 15½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Houston 18 15 .545 — San Antonio 18 16 .529 ½ Memphis 17 16 .515 1 Dallas 15 17 .469 2½ New Orleans 15 19 .441 3½ Northwest Division Denver 21 10 .677 — Oklahoma City 21 12 .636 1 Portland 19 15 .559 3½ Utah 17 18 .486 6 Minnesota 15 18 .455 7 Pacific Division Golden State 23 12 .657 — L.A. Lakers 20 14 .588 2½ L.A. Clippers 19 14 .576 3 Sacramento 18 15 .545 4 Phoenix 8 26 .235 14½ Tuesday’s Games Milwaukee 109, New York 95 Houston 113, Oklahoma City 109 Boston 121, Philadelphia 114, OT L.A. Lakers 127, Golden State 101 Utah 117, Portland 96 Wednesday’s Games Phoenix at Orlando, 3 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 3 p.m. Charlotte at Brooklyn, 3:30 p.m. Indiana at Atlanta, 3:30 p.m. Toronto at Miami, 3:30 p.m. Cleveland at Memphis, 4 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago, 4 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 4:30 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 4:30 p.m.

Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 6:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Boston at Houston, 4 p.m. New York at Milwaukee, 4 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Utah, 6:30 p.m. Portland at Golden State, 6:30 p.m. All Times AST

College Scores EAST Bucknell 97, UNLV 72 SOUTH Colorado 68, Charlotte 53 SOUTHWEST TCU 83, Indiana St. 69 FAR WEST Hawaii 68, Rhode Island 60

football College Bowl Glance

Wednesday, Dec. 26 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Dallas Boston College (7-5) vs. Boise State (10-3), 9:30 a.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl Detroit Minnesota (6-6) vs. Georgia Tech (7-5), 1:15 p.m. (ESPN) Cheez-It Bowl Phoenix California (7-5) vs. TCU (6-6), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 27 Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. Temple (8-4) vs. Duke (7-5), 9:30 a.m. (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, N.Y. Miami (7-5) vs. Wisconsin (7-5), 1:15 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl Houston Baylor (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 28 Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn. Purdue (6-6) vs. Auburn (7-5), 9:30 a.m. (ESPN) Camping World Bowl Orlando, Fla. West Virginia (8-3) vs. Syracuse

(9-3), 1:15 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl San Antonio Iowa State (8-4) vs. Washington State (10-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 29 Peach Bowl Atlanta Florida (9-3) vs. Michigan (10-2), 8 a.m. (ESPN) Belk Bowl Charlotte, N.C. South Carolina (7-5) vs. Virginia (7-5), 8 a.m. (ABC) Arizona Bowl Tucson, Ariz. Arkansas State (8-4) vs. Nevada (7-5), 9:15 a.m. (CBSSN) Cotton Bowl Classic Arlington, Texas CFP Semifinal, Notre Dame (120) vs. Clemson (13-0), 12 p.m. (ESPN) Orange Bowl Miami Gardens, Fla. CFP Semifinal, Oklahoma (121) vs. Alabama (13-0), 4 p.m. (ESPN) All Times AST

NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England 10 5 0 .667 398 322 Miami 7 8 0 .467 302 391 Buffalo 5 10 0 .333 227 357 N.Y. Jets 4 11 0 .267 330 403 South 10 5 0 .667 382 313 x-Houston Indianapolis 9 6 0 .600 400 327 Tennessee 9 6 0 .600 293 270 Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 242 296 North 9 6 0 .600 363 263 Baltimore Pittsburgh 8 6 1 .567 412 347 Cleveland 7 7 1 .500 335 366 Cincinnati 6 9 0 .400 355 439 West x-Kansas City 11 4 0 .733 530 418 x-L.A. Chargers 11 4 0 .733 405 320 Denver 6 9 0 .400 320 326 Oakland 4 11 0 .267 287 432

NATIONAL CONFERENCE y-Dallas Philadelphia Washington N.Y. Giants

East 9 6 0 .600 303 289 8 7 0 .533 343 348 7 8 0 .467 281 335 5 10 0 .333 334 376 South

y-New Orleans 13 2 0 .867 490 320 Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 380 391 6 9 0 .400 343 368 Carolina Tampa Bay 5 10 0 .333 364 430 North 11 4 0 .733 397 273 y-Chicago Minnesota 8 6 1 .567 350 317 6 8 1 .433 376 369 Green Bay Detroit 5 10 0 .333 293 360 West y-L.A. Rams 12 3 0 .800 479 352 x-Seattle 9 6 0 .600 401 323 San Francisco 4 11 0 .267 310 387 Arizona 3 12 0 .200 201 398 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

Sunday, Dec. 30 Miami at Buffalo, 9 a.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 9 a.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 9 a.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 9 a.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 9 a.m. N.Y. Jets at New England, 9 a.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 9 a.m. Arizona at Seattle, 12:25 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Denver, 12:25 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 12:25 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Rams, 12:25 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 12:25 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 12:25 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 12:25 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 12:25 p.m. Indianapolis at Tennessee, 4:20 p.m. All Times AST

hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 37 28 7 2 58 154 106 Toronto 37 25 10 2 52 140 103 Buffalo 37 21 11 5 47 111 105 Boston 37 20 13 4 44 105 96 Montreal 37 19 13 5 43 115 117 35 15 14 6 36 115 125 Florida Detroit 38 15 17 6 36 109 126 Ottawa 37 15 18 4 34 118 144 Metropolitan Division Washington 35 22 10 3 47 129 103 Columbus 36 21 12 3 45 117 109

Pittsburgh 36 18 12 6 42 119 110 N.Y. Islanders 35 18 13 4 40 101 98 N.Y. Rangers 35 15 14 6 36 102 115 Carolina 35 15 15 5 35 90 103 Philadelphia 35 15 16 4 34 104 125 New Jersey 35 12 16 7 31 102 125

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division 36 24 10 2 50 128 101 37 22 13 2 46 111 95 37 19 12 6 44 129 115 37 18 16 3 39 99 102 35 17 15 3 37 103 99 34 14 16 4 32 96 114 39 13 20 6 32 111 145 Pacific Division 37 22 12 3 47 127 103 Calgary 38 19 12 7 45 124 115 San Jose 39 20 15 4 44 117 112 Vegas 38 19 14 5 43 95 109 Anaheim Edmonton 36 18 15 3 39 102 111 Vancouver 39 17 18 4 38 117 125 36 16 18 2 34 93 101 Arizona Los Angeles 37 14 20 3 31 86 112 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. Winnipeg Nashville Colorado Dallas Minnesota St. Louis Chicago

Thursday’s Games New Jersey at Boston, 3 p.m. Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 3 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. Carolina at Washington, 3 p.m. Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 3:30 p.m. Buffalo at St. Louis, 4 p.m. Calgary at Winnipeg, 4 p.m. Dallas at Nashville, 4 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago, 4:30 p.m. Vancouver at Edmonton, 5 p.m. Colorado at Vegas, 6 p.m. Anaheim at San Jose, 6:30 p.m. Arizona at Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Montreal at Florida, 3 p.m. Toronto at Columbus, 3 p.m. Ottawa at N.Y. Islanders, 3 p.m. All Times AST

transactions FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed OL Korey Cunningham on injured reserve. Released S Fish Smithson from the practice squad. Claimed S D.J. Swearinger off waivers from Washington.

Tomlin trying to keep Steelers focused PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t going to complain about the officiating. Or lament the turnovers and missed opportunities over the last month that have the Pittsburgh Steelers on the outside of the playoffs looking in heading into Week 17. The longtime head coach doesn’t see the point in it. Spending too much time looking back and not enough time looking forward can be just as dangerous as any of the missteps or handful of questionable calls that have hit the Steelers (8-6-1) during a slide that’s seen them drop four of five to fall behind Baltimore for the top spot in the AFC North. “The bottom line is when they’re done, they’re done, you move on,” Tomlin said Tuesday. “What truly defines you (are) the plays that lie ahead.” Maybe, but the sting of a 31-28 loss on the road in New Orleans on Sunday could linger well into the offseason if Pittsburgh can’t slip past the

Ravens to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight year. The Steelers need to beat Cincinnati and hope Cleveland beats Baltimore on the road after letting another fourth-quarter lead slip away against the Saints. Pittsburgh had its chances. But its final three possessions in New Orleans ended with two fumbles sandwiched around a fake punt in which up back Roosevelt Nix was stopped a foot short of a first down that would have allowed the Steelers to bleed the clock. The Saints responded by driving for the go-ahead score, one abetted by a fourth-down pass interference call against cornerback Joe Haden that gave New Orleans a first down. Several Steelers contended Drew Brees’ pass intended for Michael Thomas was tipped at the line, which would have negated the penalty. The league reviewed it and agreed with the call on the field. So did Tomlin, at least to a point: Tomlin doesn’t believe defensive end

Stephon Tuitt got a hand on the ball either, but did offer an addendum. “I also don’t believe it was (pass interference),” he said. It was the second pass interference call against Haden on the day. He drew a 33-yard penalty in the first quarter when officials ruled he illegally prevented New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara from trying to haul in a Brees pass that sailed well over the head of both players. New Orleans running back Mark Ingram bulled over from 1 yard on the next play.

Tomlin, a member of the NFL’s competition committee known to critique the officiating at times, refused to blame his team’s current position on one iffy call. Asked to describe how a team responds to a tough break, the father of three shrugged. “How do you deal with it when your kids don’t listen?” Tomlin said. “You move on. You focus on the things within your control.” That’s an approach — for this week anyway — that might not have any impact on whether the Steelers play into January.

Today in History Today is Wednesday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2018. There are five days left in the year. The seven-day African-American holiday Kwanzaa begins today. This is Boxing Day. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 26, 2004, more than 230,000 people, mostly in southern Asia, were killed by a 100-foot-high tsunami triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean. On this date: In 1799, former President George Washington was eulogized by Col. Henry Lee as “first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African-American boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he defeated Canadian Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia. In 1917, during World War I, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation authorizing the government to take over operation of the nation’s railroads. In 1944, during the World War II Battle of the Bulge, the embattled U.S. 101st Airborne Division in Bastogne, Belgium, was relieved by units of the 4th Armored Division. Tennessee Williams’ play “The Glass Menagerie” was first performed at the Civic Theatre in Chicago. In 1947, heavy snow blanketed the Northeast, burying New York City under 26.4 inches of snow in 16 hours; the severe weather was blamed for some 80 deaths. In 1972, the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman, died in Kansas City, Missouri, at age 88. In 1975, the Soviet Union inaugurated the world’s first supersonic transport service with a flight of its Tupolev-144 airliner from Moscow to Alma-Ata (AHL’-muh AH’-tah). In 1980, Iranian television footage was broadcast in the United States, showing a dozen of the American hostages sending messages to their families. In 1985, Ford Motor Company began selling its Taurus and Sable sedans and station wagons. In 1996, 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey was found beaten and strangled in the basement of her family’s home in Boulder, Colorado. (To date, the slaying remains unsolved.) In 2003, An earthquake struck the historic Iranian city of Bam, killing at least 26,000 people. Three snowboarders were killed in an avalanche in Provo Canyon, Utah. In 2006, former President Gerald R. Ford died in Rancho Mirage, California, at age 93. Ten years ago: Caroline Kennedy emerged from weeks of near-silence about her bid for a New York Senate seat; in an interview with The Associated Press and NY1 television, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy said she felt compelled to answer the call to service issued by her father a generation earlier. (Kennedy later dropped her bid; Kirsten Gillibrand was appointed by New York Gov. David Paterson.) Five years ago: Rounding out a tough and frustrating year, President Barack Obama signed a bipartisan budget deal easing spending cuts and a defense bill cracking down on sexual assault in the military. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid his respects at the Yasukuni Shrine honoring Japan’s war dead in a move that drew sharp rebukes from China and South Korea, as well as disappointment from the United States. LeBron James of the Miami Heat was selected as The Associated Press’ 2013 Male Athlete of the Year. One year ago: The snowfall total from a storm that began on Christmas Day reached 53 inches in Erie, Pennsylvania - the biggest-ever two-day total in the state’s history. The cities of New York, San Francisco and Philadelphia sued the Defense Department, charging that the military failed to properly use the national background check system for guns; the lawsuit said the failure to report criminal records of service members had allowed a former member of the Air Force to kill more than two dozen people at a Texas church in November. Voters in Liberia went to the polls for a runoff election that saw former soccer star George Weah elected as the African country’s new president. Today’s Birthdays: Actor Donald Moffat is 88. Actor Caroll Spinney (formerly Big Bird on TV’s “Sesame Street”) is 85. Rhythm-and-blues singer Abdul “Duke” Fakir (The Four Tops) is 83. Record producer (and convicted murderer) Phil Spector is 79. “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh is 73. Country musician Bob Carpenter (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 72. Funk musician George Porter Jr. (The Meters) is 71. Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk is 71. Retired MLB All-Star Chris Chambliss is 70. Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith is 64. Former Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., is 63. Humorist David Sedaris is 62. Rock musician James Kottak (The Scorpions) is 56. Country musician Brian Westrum (Sons of the Desert) is 56. Rock musician Lars Ulrich (Metallica) is 55. Actress Nadia Dajani is 53. Rock musician J is 51. Country singer Audrey Wiggins is 51. Rock musician Peter Klett (Candlebox) is 49. Rock singer James Mercer (The Shins; Flake) is 48. Actor-singer Jared Leto is 47. Actress Kendra C. Johnson is 42. Rock singer Chris Daughtry is 39. Actress Beth Behrs is 33. Actor Kit Harington is 32. Actress Eden Sher is 27. Pop singer Jade Thirlwall (Little Mix Actor) is 26. Actor Zach Mills is 23. Thought for Today: “Time is the longest distance between two places.” -- From “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams (1911-1983).

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Mom drags her feet pursuing romance with longtime friend with this man. Their relationship stands no chance of progressing further if she isn’t willing to allow it. DEAR ABBY: My fiance has a female friend he has known since they were 15 years old. She’s always in the way, and he always makes excuses for anything she does wrong. The most frequent excuses are, “She Abigail Van Buren was there when nobody else was there,” or, “She’s the only one who would have my back.” OK, I get it. But that was years ago, and I have constantly reminded him that I have his back now and she can step aside. But he says he’s loyal to his friends, and he will never abandon her or any of them. As much as I love my fiance and want to be his wife, I can’t accept this person in our lives. Abby, I really need your advice. Should I give his ring back, or should I keep quiet and let her continue to invade our relationship? -- DEPRESSED FIANCEE IN MICHIGAN

DEAR FIANCEE: Try this. Tell your fiance that you would like the two of you to have premarital counseling to be sure you are on the same page regarding issues that “might” come up after your marriage. Couples usually have this kind of counseling to facilitate discussions about important subjects such as how their finances will be managed, whether they agree on how to raise children, etc. During one of those sessions, you should raise the subject of his old friend “who is constantly in the way” and let the counselor/mediator guide you through the discussion. And if you can’t come to a mutual agreement, you should THEN return the ring. 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.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018: This year you will feel extremely invested in a partnership and/or relationship. Many of your decisions will stem from this bond. Your finances will increase in importance. If you are single, you could meet someone very different who intrigues you and exposes you to a completely new way of thinking. Your acceptance of this person will include accepting his or her lifestyle. If you are attached, your sweetie’s family could play a substantial role in your year. As a couple, you might be planning your dream trip. VIRGO’s fussiness could turn you off. 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) HHHH You are full of surprises, which delights many people. Important conversations need to occur early in the day. A more jovial, flexible attitude marks the dialogue. Clear out a must-do project in the afternoon. Accept someone’s help. Tonight: Wind down from recent events. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You’ll wake up willing to do whatever you must to make a longterm wish a reality. Sharing your vision with a friend or family member could be awkward or difficult. Try to keep an open mind. Your sense of organization kicks in. Tonight: The world is your oyster. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You might choose not to reveal the whole story regarding an important tie, as you could feel awkward discussing your feelings. You have a lot to share but you are not ready to be

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embarrassed or judged when it comes to your feelings. Tonight: Be with a favorite person. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Zero in on what you want, but don’t slow yourself down by providing too many explanations. Curb careless spending. You will have to deal with the reality of your budget sooner or later. Tonight: A loved one does everything she or he can to make you happy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could be far more stubborn than usual. Relax with a changing situation, and try not to make a judgment call yet. You might be exhausted by a demanding loved one who suddenly seems to need more of your time. Focus your creativity elsewhere. Tonight: Out late. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You seek to take the high road and understand what is happening with those around you. Let go of a need to complete certain tasks for about an hour or so. A discussion with a close associate will reveal how much he or she cares about you. Tonight: Create some fun! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Deal with someone directly to work through a misunderstanding. Be careful, as this person might be difficult. A solution is possible, but only if he or she can open up. How many times do you have to go through this same scenario? Tonight: Where there is good music. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could be exhausted by someone’s confrontational style, even though you generally are resilient. Perhaps this person triggers a

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bad memory without you realizing it. Let your imagination emerge and find a more soothing path. Tonight: Go for something naughty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might be less lighthearted than you have been in a while. Ask yourself what needs to happen to make a situation work better. Express more of your thought process with those involved with the matter at hand. Wherever you are, people surround you Tonight: Catch some zzz’s. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Take news with a grain of salt. You have a tendency to be too serious at times. Ask questions, and put yourself in someone else’s shoes. This process also will help you better understand a loved one. Tonight: Give up being so serious if you want to have some fun. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH An early morning offer makes you smile and helps you let go of the recent frantic pace. Oneon-one relating to a close loved one could punctuate your day. What you do might not be as important as being together. Indulge each other a little. Tonight: Favorite food at a favorite place. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You have done more than your share to make the holidays work. Why not indulge in a day for you and a very special person in your life? The activity or your plans have very little to do with the quality of your day. Just spending time together is enough. Tonight: Where people are. BORN TODAY Author Henry Miller (1891), actor Kit Harington (1986), actress Eden Sher (1991)

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Dear Heloise: Please repeat your Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe. I lost mine when we moved, and my family has always loved that soup in the cold winter months. -- Lilly D., Twin Falls, Idaho. Lilly, here it is: Chicken Tortilla Soup 12 corn tortillas 1/2 cup olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1/2 cup tomato puree 4 quarts rich chicken stock 2 cups cooked chicken, diced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Dash of cayenne pepper and Parmesan cheese Cut tortillas into strips and fry in oil until crisp. Drain and set aside. Saute onions in olive oil. Add tomato puree and stock. Add chicken, cilantro and tortillas. Cook over medium heat for about an hour. Top each serving with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and Parmesan cheese. If you enjoy a nice, warm bowl of soup on those cold winter days, you’ll love my pamphlet. -- Heloise LEFTOVER PIE CRUST Dear Heloise: My kids love it when I have leftover pie crust. I roll it out and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on the dough. If I have chocolate chips or raisins, I add those, too. Then I roll it up, slice the roll into 1-inch segments and place each segment on a cookie sheet, and bake it with the pie for about 15 minutes or until golden brown, depending on the temperature used for baking the pie. -- Kimberly Z., Sitka, Alaska TEA FACTS Dear Readers: Did you know that tea bags were invented by Thomas Sullivan in 1908? They were meant to be used as samples and were packaged for that purpose until people started dunking the entire packet in hot water. -- Heloise

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DEAR ABBY: My dad died when I was young. He and Mom had a beautiful marriage. Mom was in a long relationship following his death and has been single for three years now. She has been spending lots of time with a family friend who lost his wife some time ago. They have known each other for years, even when Dad was alive. She goes over to his place for romantic dinners, they talk on the phone at least once a day, and he helps her with anything she needs around the house. He goes above and beyond to show her he’s interested in her without actually saying those words, and he has told her she needs to take him more seriously when he invites her on trips because she laughs it off. Mom flip-flops between being interested and being convinced he doesn’t want a serious relationship. Everyone around her thinks she’s crazy not to give it a try. I don’t know how much I can push her. I haven’t seen her this happy in years. I think she’s scared and nervous, and I also think she’ll regret it if she keeps rejecting his overtures. I think the ball is in her court now. I need help convincing her to pursue this. What can I do? -- HOPEFUL DAUGHTER IN CANADA DEAR HOPEFUL: Tell your mother it’s time to stop laughing and have a serious conversation

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Trump assails Fed as the ‘only problem our economy has’ By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer

President Donald Trump lashed out at the Federal Reserve on Monday after administration officials spent the weekend trying to assure the public and financial markets that Jerome Powell’s job as Fed chairman was safe. “The only problem our economy has is the Fed,” the president tweeted Monday. “They don’t have a feel for the Market, they don’t understand necessary Trade

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president but make decisions independently of the White House. The board’s chairman, Jerome Powell, was nominated by Trump last year. “The only problem our economy has is the Fed,” the president said on Twitter. “They don’t have a feel for the Market, they don’t understand necessary Trade Wars or Strong Dollars or even Democrat Shut-

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Wars or Strong Dollars or even Democrat Shutdowns over Borders. The Fed is like a powerful golfer who can’t score because he has no touch — he can’t putt!” On Wall Street, stocks had already been down but intensified their fall after Trump’s tweet. Markets are facing their worst month in a decade over fears about a U.S. trade war with China, a slowing global economy and chaos in the Trump White House. By the close of a holidayshortened trading session Mon-

day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had sunk 653 points for the day — 2.9 percent. Trump’s latest tweet attacking the Fed was met with concern that any effort to diminish Powell or remove him as chairman could destabilize the economy. “He is seeking open warfare on Christmas Eve,” said Peter Conti-Brown, a financial historian at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. “We’ve never seen anything like this full-blown and full-frontal

assault. This is a disaster for the Fed, a disaster for the president and a disaster for the economy.” The president has expressed frustration over the Fed’s decision to raise its key short-term rate four times this year. Those moves are intended to prevent the economy from overheating at a time of brisk growth and an unemployment rate near a halfcentury low. At a news conference last week, Powell explained that the rate hikes were evidence of the

economy’s strength. But Trump sees the increases — which lead to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses — as an economic and political threat. The president’s attacks are widely seen as an intrusion on the political independence of the Fed, which exists to determine the flow of money based off economic data on employment and inflation. Fed independence has long been among the bedrocks of the U.S. financial markets. It ensures

that central bankers can make politically unpopular decisions, such as fighting high inflation in the 1980s or rescuing banks after the 2008 financial crisis. Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, a senior Republican on the Banking Committee, has cautioned against removing Powell. “I’d be very careful doing that,” Shelby told reporters Saturday at the Capitol. “The Federal Reserve is set up to be independent.”

downs over Borders. The Fed is like a powerful golfer who can’t score because he has no touch — he can’t putt!” The Standard & Poor’s 500 index slid 2.7 percent. The benchmark index is down 19.8 percent from its peak on Sept. 20, close to the 20 percent drop that would officially mean the end of the longest bull market for stocks in modern history — a run of nearly 10 years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 2.9 percent while the Nasdaq skidded 2.2 percent. On Sunday, Mnuchin made a

round of calls to the heads of the six largest U.S. banks, but the move only raised new concerns about the economy. Most economists expect U.S. economic growth to slow in 2019, not slide into a full-blown recession. But the president has voiced his anger over the Fed’s decision to raise its key shortterm rate four times in 2018. That is intended to prevent the economy from overheating. Technology stocks, health care companies and banks took some of the heaviest losses in

Monday’s sell-off. Wells Fargo slid 3.4 percent, Microsoft 4.2 percent and Johnson & Johnson 4.1 percent. U.S. markets reopen Wednesday. In energy markets, Brent crude, used to price international oils, lost 9 cents to $50.68 per barrel in London. The contract plummeted $3.33 on Monday to close at $50.77. In currency trading, the dollar declined to 110.28 yen from Monday’s 110.45 yen. The euro was little-changed at $1.1407.

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caused a laceration to her head, skull fractures and contusions on her legs. It also damaged her hearing, and she’s still using crutches to walk, McGillicuddy said. At the time of the attack, Shaw was out on bail for a separate assault charge against the same woman. During court proceedings, two women had testified to Shaw’s character. “My client hasn’t had issues with domestic violence with any other women,” said Jay Hochberg, Shaw’s public defender.

no longer able to be involved in any fishery, the boats whose permits have been retired have no restrictions on what they can be used for. Matt Schneider of GSI Boat Brokers in Seattle said it can lead to a glut of boats, but that often-times with these buybacks, not everyone has a boat, the permits are unused, or belong to elderly people ready to retire. “You take a good Southeast seine guy, he’s not getting out. So who’s selling out?” he said.

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a 24/7 basis. He was moved from the Sea Life Center to San Antonio in March 2018. In October, SeaWorld reported that Tyonek was doing well in the rehabilitation process. Since 1979, the Cook Inlet beluga whale population has declined by nearly 75 percent and is designated as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. NOAA scientists estimated in 2016 the population at about 328, in comparison to 1,300 in 1979.

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lowered to 1 percent. Current prices for Southeast seine permits run about $250,000, and the $10.4 million available for those 36 permits would cover a price of nearly $290,000. Voting starts Jan. 15 and ends on Feb. 14. A simple majority of permit holders need to vote yes for the process to move forward. Unlike the Bering Sea crab Cristy Fry can be reached at buyback where the boats were realist468@gmail.com.

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and showing some positive improvement. Our teams continue to provide round-the-clock care as we do everything possible to help him recover.” Tyonek is the first whale from the endangered Cook Inlet population to survive in human care. After the 4-week-old whale was rescued on Sept. 30, 2017, Tyonek was brought to the Alaska Sea Life Center in Seward, Reach Kat Sorensen at ksowhere he was cared for on rensen@peninsulaclarion.com.

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victim on the road, where she was found and left in the company of the party’s 4-year-old son who actually made the 911 call thinking his mom was dead,” Judge William Carey said during the sentencing hearing. Their son witnessed the assault. The woman was flown to a hospital in Seattle. The attack

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consider the tax as an option. During the city meeting last week, business owners said the tax could scare away customers and it would unfairly place the burden of the city’s complex problems on retailers and residents. “I am afraid, like many restaurateurs in this room, (the tax) will hurt patronage,” said Dana Walukiewicz, an owner of King Street Brewing Co. Past efforts to tax alcohol

have failed in Anchorage. Voters rejected two separate initiatives in 1994 and 1995. The city assembly has also rejected past tax measures brought forward by lawmakers. Representatives of social services agencies voiced support for the new measure at the meeting. “I really see this as a question of what kind of community do we want to live in in the next five to 10 years?” said Dave Rittenberg, the director of Brother Francis Shelter.

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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.

It’s all about getting the honorees to the event under false pretenses. Why? These aren’t the Academy Awards. These are folks chosen by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding contribution to our community, most of whom would find an excuse to not attend if they knew they were to be honored. So when Melany Derit was asked to be sure Dr. John Halligan of Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center would be at the 60th Annual Awards, she was told it was because Dr. Halligan was to receive an award. The Commitment to Customer Service Award was up first. This award is given to an individual or business that exemplifies and promotes quality customer service. As she read the background of the recipient, Pamela Parker said, “She works tirelessly and sometimes endlessly with a passion for those struggling with illness. Her dedication to patient care and coordination is exemplary. It is for these reasons and many more we are proud to award Melany Derit with Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center our Commitment to Customer Service Award.” Melany was totally caught off guard. Then came the Commitment to Youth award. To be eligible for the Commitment to Youth Award, one must be involved with the community’s young people on a large scale. “Today’s winner has taken that commitment very seri-

The Anchorage Fish & Game Advisory Committee The Anchorage Fish & Game Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Cabela’s conference room, located at 155 W 104th Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Agenda will include preparation of comment on statewide finfish proposals 161173, select an AC rep for that meeting, and any other business that may properly come before the committee. The public is invited to address any concerns they have. For more information contact Martin Weiser at mweiser@crsalaska.com.

AKC Star Puppy class Kenai Kennel Club will be offering an AKC Star Puppy class beginning Thursday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. This is a six-week class, and you can receive a Star Puppy Certificate at the end. We will also be offering a Family Dog Obedience class beginning Thursday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. Please email kenaikennelclub@gmail.com with questions or to register. Go to Kenaikennelclub.com for the class schedule and more information.

Grief Recovery Method Workshop The Grief Recovery Method Workshop: The Action Program for Moving beyond Death, Divorce and Other Losses 9-week program/Closed group will take place on Wednesday evenings 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 Soldotna (conference room upstairs). Sponsored by PCHS. Fee: $95.00 (scholarships available). To register or for further information call: Gail Kennedy • Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®• 907-602-9944

SEES candy fundraiser Annual SEES candy fundraiser is going on now at Soldotna Professional Pharmacy while supplies last. All proceeds go to the PCD foundation (Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia).

Soldotna Chamber president Jim Stogsdill congratulates Melany Derit of Penn. Radiation Oncology Center receiving the Commitment to Customer Service Award.

Coming home for holidays was a proud and nostalgic moment for Willow Haven Walaszek, who attended Soldotna Montessori School in the second grade. “It’s a great experience to be back in the halls where I learned so much in the second grade,” said Walaszek, as she prepared to read her newly published book to Jennifer Hubbard’s Montessori firstthrough third-grade class. “Everything seems so small now,” Walaszek, who was home on her holiday break from Utah College of Dental Hygiene, said. “I had no idea back then, or even a year ago, that I would be an

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author. This is a whole new experience for me. “I love to draw and paint and I had an idea while studying in school to be a hygienist, during my pediatric class, to create a book that would educate kids and warm them up to the idea of seeing a dental hygienist, and the experience of all the new equipment they will see while at the dentist’s office,” she explained. Walaszek’s new book, which she also illustrated, is called “I Like Your Smile.” “It shows kids how to take care of their teeth and walks them through the steps of dental care, and all the instruments that they will be seeing

that might look a little scary to them — like the big lead apron we put on them that feels different and talks them through their overall experience. “As a hygienist, we use a method called ‘Tell, Show, Do’ with children. My book is the perfect resource for the tell and show part of the experience, before you start the doing part of the hygiene cleaning. And that’s why I came back to my old stomping grounds here today — to show them the book and let them know they can grow up to write a book too, or become whatever they want to be,” said Walaszek.

ously and seems to enjoy every minute of it. This past year SoHi All-star Team called Guy and Judy Hays “Mr. and Mrs. Baseball” because of the time and dedication they have for the league,” said Parker. “We’ll keep coaching kids until you bury us!” an emotional Hays said when he accepted the award. For the Volunteer of the Year — an individual who consistently volunteers time and effort in support of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce and their mission — Audra Winsmann was honored. Johni Blankenship was raised in Soldotna and never thought of a career as Borough Clerk, but she, along with her team of Michelle Turner, Randi Broyles and Tatyannah Shassetz, were honored with this year’s Government & Civic Affairs Award. “Growing up I never knew what a borough clerk was or did,” said Blankenship in an interview. “Our group talks every day about commitment to public service and making sure that the public feels heard and that the elected officials get the information they need on issues. It’s been an incredible journey.” Former Soldotna Chamber Executive Director Michelle Glaves was responsible for many awards banquets and for bringing the winners under false pretenses during her tenure. Just a few years ago, she transitioned her career to become an agent with Jack White Real Estate. This year, she See AWARDS, page A2

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Judging by the attention and interest of the Montessori students to Walaszek’s showing and telling of her new book, it’s bound to be a success. “I Like Your Smile” is now available on Amazon or Barnes & Nobel. Willow will be graduating in August and plans to return to the peninsula to begin her other career as a professional dental hygienist. Willow Haven is the daughter of Dale and Aud Walaszek. See page A2 for photos

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found herself present under false pretenses to be honored with the Chamber’s Excellence in Profession Award. The award is given annually to an individual who has attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence in their chosen field. “Myself and Colleen O’Connell were honored this year and, frankly, we were quite shocked and surprised. We were there under false pretenses. Even though I have continued to go every year, we had no idea we would be receiving the award. It’s very humbling, but makes us want to work harder to live up the expectations of the award,” said Glaves. The Pioneer award is given annually to a person or persons instrumental in the development or ongoing development of the community. “Prior to AK Statehood, in 1950, our Pioneer’s family moved to Soldotna, Alaska, from Michigan in the family’s Chevy Suburban. Since, 1989, our Pioneer has been

an individual member of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce,” Parker said. “This year’s 2018 Pioneer Award winner, for her instrumental and ongoing development of our community, is Ms. Barbara Jewell!” announced Parker.

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library and earn a small prize! get them all right! All ages are Keep an eye out for all of our welcome to play. —2019 Vision Boards, upcoming events and programs Thursday, Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. Start by “Liking” us on Facebook. the year off right with this fun goal setting program designed Kenai Performers for teens and adults! Take a moWonka bars sale ment and plan for 2019! LimKenai Performers is sell- ited space available so sign up ing chocolate Wonka bars as a today. For more information promotional fundraiser. Funds please contact James at 283raised will help pay production 8210 or visit us on Facebook. —Raspberry Pi Club, Friday, costs for their spring musical, Jan. 4 at 4 p.m. Come join us at “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” the library to create games and Hidden among the candy bars inventions, learn how to proare five, special Golden Tickets. Finders of the tickets will gram, make music with Sonic win FREE admission to one of Pi, meet new friends, and more! the shows. The Wonka bars are Whether you want to hone your 4.5 ounces of scrumptious milk skills or are learning about Pi chocolate, big enough to share for the first time, the Raspberry with the whole family, and are Pi club is the perfect place for $5 each. Candy bars are avail- you! —Lego Maker Mondays able at Curtain Call Consignment Boutique in Kenai and at from 4-5 p.m. Why not join us River City Books in Soldotna. to build LEGO creations based Thank you, Country Foods for on new themes each week and sponsoring our fundraiser! For inspired by children’s books! more information, please call Lego Makers, Mondays from 4–5 p.m. Designed for chilTerri at 252-6808. dren ages 6-12; children under 8 must be accompanied by an Habitat for Humanity adult. —Wee Read Story Time, seeking family partner Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. DeThe Central Peninsula Habi- signed for children ages 0-3. tat for Humanity is now look- Every Tuesday enjoy a program ing for a family to partner with full of stories,songs, finger play for their 2019 building season. and more! No registration reIf you would like more infor- quired. mation, please contact Carri at —Chess Club, Tuesdays at 283-7797, or visit our website: 4 p.m. Get ready to ROOK the https://hfhcentralpeninsula.org HOUSE every Monday! Do you to apply online! like playing Chess, or would you like to learn how? The Kenai National Wildlife Kenai Community Library is proud to offer a casual program Refuge: December for chess players of all ages and The Kenai National Wildlife levels. Chessboards will be proRefuge Visitors Center is open vided. —Preschool Story Time, every day from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Ski Hill Road near Soldotna. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. DeFor more information, call 260- signed for children ages 3-5. Every Wednesday enjoy a pro2820. All events are free. — Drop-in craft and self- gram full of stories, songs, guided trail walk, different each movement and more! No registration required. week —Saturday Wildlife Movies: 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.: “Ref- Kenai Senior Center uge Film”; 1 p.m.: “Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom”; 3 p.m.: activities “Alone in the Wilderness II” The Kenai Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and are open until 9:30 Wilderness First Aid p.m. on Thursdays. Commucourse nity meals are served Monday The Kenai National Wildlife to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 Refuge is hosting a Wilderness p.m. Cost for lunch is $7 sugFirst-Aid course on Saturday- gested donation for individuals Sunday, Jan. 12-13, 2019. 60 or older, $14 for those under Course cost $185, plus $45 ex- 60. Call 907-283-4156 for more tra for CPR. For more informa- information. tion contact Michelle Ostrowski at michelleostrowski@fws. gov or debajango@gmail.com. Nikiski Recreation Must be 16 or older.

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Soldotna/Kenai 100+ Women Who Care meeting The Soldotna/Kenai 100+ Women Who Care group will be meeting Dec. 27 from 6-7 p.m. at the Don Gillman Kenai River Center on Funny River Road. This will be our fourth quarter meeting. All members in good standing will have a chance to pitch for a cause or nonprofit they support. Three names will be drawn; those three will make their pitch, and the group will vote on the cause that receives the funds from the meeting.

Al-Anon support group meetings Al-Anon support group meetings are held at the Central Peninsula Hospital in the Kasilof Room (second floor) of the River Tower building on Monday at 7 p.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Park around back by the ER and enter through the River Tower entrance and follow the signs. Contact Tony Oliver at 2520558 for more information.

Kenai Peninsula College holiday schedule KPC’s two campuses (Kenai River and Kachemak Bay) and Seward extension site (Resurrection Bay) will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 2, 2019. Registration for the upcoming spring semester is available online at www. kpc.alaska.edu. Classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Narcan kits available at Kenai Public Health Heroin overdoses are on the rise in Alaska. Narcan is an easy medication you can give to someone who is overdosing. It may save their life. Adults can get free Narcan nasal spray kits at the Kenai Public Health Center at 630 Barnacle Way, Suite A, in Kenai. For additional information call Kenai Public Health at 335-3400.

Kenai Community Library holiday events We are full of holiday spirit here at the library! Join us for one of our holiday-themed programs which include: Apple Butter Workshop, Candy Cane Family Craft, and Christmas Carols at the Library. As always these classes are free but you must pre-register; so stop by or give us a call to sign up. Also, between Dec. 26-29 we have a Scavenger Hunt Drop-In planned for patrons to find famous characters throughout the

The Small Business of the Year Award went to the owners of the internationally famous Moose is Loose Bakery, Bob and Diane Wallace. The Business of the Year Award goes to a business that has been a member of the chamber for at least five years, has stimulated economic development while being supportive of other local businesses, and has been involved in activities that enhance the position of business in the community. This year the chamber recognized Alaska Waste as the Business of the Year, whose business is “picking up,” said manager Dennis Smith, as he received the award on behalf of Alaska Waste. Traditionally, the final

award of the year is given to the Person of the Year — an individual who is an active member of one or more service organization, has shown a willingness to assist in community affairs and organizational programs, and has exceptional leadership skills. In recent years, Ryan Kapp, past chamber president, has been the popular emcee for the awards ceremony. But this year, he said he just wanted to be there with his wife and daughter and enjoy the event. So he passed the mantel to the “bagel lady,” Pamela Parker, who found Kapp speechless when she announced him as the Person of the Year. “I was overwhelmed, thankful and don’t know what to say to be honest. It’s amazing how you can be caught off guard. I was listening to Pamela’s intro and thinking, ‘huh that could be me, sounds like me,’ and was shocked that it was me,” said Kapp, of Edward Jones investments in Soldotna.

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Soldotna Community Schools Program —Adult & High School indoor soccer every Wednesday night from 7-9 p.m. This is a drop-in game as is only $2 per night. For more information please call 907-714-1211.

Kenai Community Library events —Drop-in Scavenger Hunt, Dec. 26-29. ALL DAY. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt clue sheet at the front desk and find hidden characters throughout the library! A prize awaits you if you

—Facilities Closures: The Nikiski Pool and Community Recreation Center will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. —Swim Lessons: Open registration for lesson will begin at noon on Jan. 2. Lessons available will be group and semi-private for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediates. Tiny Tots and Pre-School Aquatic play will also be available for registration. Lessons will be available January to April. —Spin class: The Nikiski Community Recreation Center offers spin class twice a week. Classes are Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

Above, Willow Walaszek returns to her second-grade classroom to read her new book on dental hygiene. To the right, Author Willow Walaszek reads her new book to Jennifer Hubbard firstthrough third-grade class at Soldotna Montessori School.

Bring water. —Youth Winter Camps: Camp for K through fifth-grade students and a camp for middle school students Jan. 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Camps will be $10 per day with various activities, including: games, outside activities and cooking. —Open gym nights: Teen Center, Monday–Friday, 2:30–8 p.m. Full Swing Golf, Monday– Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Call 776-8800 for more info.

Diabetes support group to meet The Diabetes Support Group meets the last Tuesday of every month in the River Tower of Central Peninsula Hospital. Meetings are free and open to the public. The group often has speakers on a variety of relevant topics. Please call Ruth Clare at 714-4726 if you have questions or need more information.

New Kenai River rotary meeting place Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, the Kenai River Rotary Club will meet at Siam Noodles in Soldotna.

Soldotna Public Library activities For more information, contact the library at Soldotna Public Library at 262-4227. —Family Movie at the Library, Thursday, Dec. 27 at 2:30 p.m. 14 years ago, an incredible family saved the world. In this long-awaited sequel, it’s Dad’s turn to watch their super-powered kids as Mom heads out to stop the next supervillain. Rated PG. —Window Painting, Friday, Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. Have a favorite quote, your best superhero, or an alien landscape to share? We’ve got window markers and big, boring windows in the teen area. Come help us decorate! —Noon Year’s Eve Story Time, Monday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. If you have kids who can’t quite make it all the way to midnight, here’s a great alternative! We have stories, songs, and a craft, and then help us countdown to noon and the big balloon drop. —Family Movie at the Library, Thursday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. Join us for a movie and popcorn! We will be showing Disney’s Christopher Robin. Rated PG — Pac-Man® Tag (Teens), Friday, Jan. 4 at 5:45 p.m. Man vs ghosts: the final showdown. Who will win? We’re turning you loose in the library to find out. This program is after-hours and will go until 7:15. Please arrive by 5:45! — STEAM Program: Lava Bottles, Friday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Come learn how to make DIY lava bottles and the science that goes behind it! —Movies @ the Library, Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a movie and popcorn! We will be showing Ant Man and the Wasp. Rated PG-13. —Soldotna Library Friends Board Meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Join the Soldotna Library Friends Board in their discussion of ongoing li-

brary fundraising efforts. Open to all members of the Soldotna Library Friends. The Friends are currently seeking new board members. Call us or stop on by for more information. —Library Five Year Celebration, Friday, Jan. 11 at 4 p.m. Help us celebrate 5 years in our new building! Visit with library staff while enjoying cake and a slideshow of the last five years. —Coffee, Donuts, and a Show, Saturday, Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Start your weekend off right! Relax and enjoy coffee and donuts while watching a film on a Saturday morning. We will be showing E.T. —Social Security 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Social Security, Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 12 p.m. Learn how to use my Social Security online account and other online services. You should go to www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to create a my Social Security account and print out your Social Security Statement before attending the workshop. —Mental Health First Aid, Friday, Jan. 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join instructor Jill Ramsey in learning how to respond appropriately to mental health problems in a variety of situations, such as helping someone through a panic attack, engaging with someone who may be suicidal, or assisting an individual who has overdosed. This workshop is being offered in partnership with the Kenai River Rotary Club of Soldotna. Those who wish to attend must register in advance through The Alaska Training Cooperative system. https://aktclms.org/Training/ Class/102705 For more information about this training, contact Jill Ramsey 907-264-6228 or jill@alaskachd.org —Mad Hatter Tea Party, Monday, Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m. A very merry un-birthday to all! Bring a favorite cup to fill with tea or lemonade, and wear your favorite tea party outfit… and don’t forget the hat! — Escape the Room: Totally Radical 80s Time Travel Adventure, Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. You are stuck in 1986! You have 45 minutes, along with some cutting edge 1980s technology, to get back to 2019. Will you escape? Light refreshments will be served. Registration required. Please call the front desk at 907262-4227 to reserve your spot. This program is designed for adults. —Soldotna Library Friends Book and Art Sale, Thursday, Jan. 31 from 2-6 p.m. Join us for great deals on books and art! All proceeds benefit the Soldotna Library Friends. —Teen Yule Ball (Teen), Friday, Feb. 1 at 5:45 p.m. Do you like the holidays? Harry Potter? Dancing? Dressing up? If you said yes to any of these questions, come join us for a special afterhours semi-formal event! You must be at the fireplace at 5:45 before the library doors close to participate in this enchanting evening! Ongoing events: —Teen Lounge, every Wednesday at 4 p.m., for middle school and high school students. Join us for PS4, board games, Nerf battles, study sessions, and other fun! Snacks provided. —Toddler story time, 10:30

a.m. Tuesdays, for children ages 18 months to 3 years. —Bouncing Babies story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for children up to 18 months. —Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, for children 3 to 5 years old. —LEGO Brick Club, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Tell your story and build a world with LEGO. Adult supervision needed for children under10. —Do you want to learn how to use a computer or the internet, but just don’t know where to start? We’re offering free courses in partnership with KPC focusing on learning how to use computers for everyday tasks such as using documents, finding information online, filling out forms, and connecting with friends and family through email or social media. Register in person at the KPC Learning Center or by phone 262-0327.

Update your records at Kasilof cemetery The Kasilof-Cohoe Cemetery Association is updating their records. If you have a reserved plot or a family member interred at Spruce Grove Memorial Cemetery in Kasilof, please notify us with your contact information, so we can keep our records current. Updated rules and regulations are also available. Email SpruceGroveCemetery@gmail. com or send information to Kasilof Cohoe Cemetery Association, P.O.Box 340, Kasilof, AK, 99610.

Women’s exercise group A women’s exercise group meets from 7:15-8 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Soldotna in the cultural hall of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Marydale Ave. It’s a free 45 minutes of aerobics and strength training geared for the “more mature” ladies in the community. Call Sally at 2626637 for more information.

Soldotna Speakers meet The Soldotna Speakers, a group for people to improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from noon-1 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at Peninsula Community Health Services in Soldotna.

Celebrate Recovery at Peninsula Grace Brethren Celebrate Recovery meets each Wednesday, from 6:308 p.m., at Peninsula Grace Church, 44175 Kalifornsky Beach Rd., Soldotna, upstairs in room 5-6 in the worship center. Celebrate Recovery is a Biblically based 12-step program that provides a safe place to share your hurts, habits and hang-ups, in a Christ-centered recovery atmosphere. Come early for a free meal,served at 5:45.There is no charge, but donations are welcomed. Questions? Contact: 907-598-0563.

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5. Don’t Advertise- Forget there are new potential customers who would do business with you if they were reminded and urged to do so.

6. Don’t Advertise- Forget that you have competition trying to attract your customers away from you.

7. Don’t Advertise- Tell yourself that it costs too much to advertise and that you don’t get enough out of it.

8. Don’t Advertise- Overlook the fact that advertising is an investment in selling–not an expense.

9. Don’t Advertise- Be sure not to provide an adequate advertising budget for your business.

10. Don’t Advertise- Forget that you have to keep reminding your established customer that you appreciate their business.

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