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Thursday, September 20, 2018 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Vol. 48, Issue 303

In the news Alaska getting more than $10M to fight opioid problem ANCHORAGE — Officials say Alaska is receiving more than $10 million to help fight its opioid problem.

The $10.4 million announced Wednesday is among more than $1 billion distributed to states by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

For Alaska, about $4 million will go toward medication-based treatments. Nearly $6.4 million will go toward community health centers, rural organizations and academic institutions for increased access to services.

In Alaska, overdose deaths involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl and related synthetic opioids more than quadrupled last year — from eight deaths in 2016 to 37 in 2017.

Authorities say that given the state’s small population — estimated at just under 740,000 last year — Alaska also has had one of the nation’s highest per-capita death rates for prescription opioid overdoses since 2012.

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State of Alaska sends warning about hurricane scammers The Alaska Division of Banking and Securities is warning people to be wary of investment or charitable scams related to Hurricane Florence.

“Natural disasters bring out the best and worst in people. While news stemming from Hurricane Florence has rightfully focused on the tireless efforts of first responders and neighbors helping neighbors, we know from experience that financial predators are lurking to attempt to profit from the misfortune of others,” Patrice Walsh, acting director of the Division of Banking and Securities, said in a Sept. 19 press release.

Scammers often contact potential victims through unsolicited email, social media messages, telephone calls or crowdfunding pitches. Common hurricane-related scams include investment pools or bonds to help storm victims, water-removal or purification technologies, electricity-generating devices, and distressed real estate remediation programs, according to the release.

Those who are thinking of donating or investing in the wake of the storm should do their homework before handing over money, the release said.

City Council candidates take on issues, share platforms at Kenai Chamber forum

By VICTORIA PETERSEN Peninsula Clarion

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum to get residents better acquainted with the three people running for the two empty seats on the Kenai City Council.

Robert Peterkin, Teea Winger and Bob Molloy are running for Kenai City Council. Elections are Oct. 2.

Peterkin couldn’t attend the forum but submitted a video with his introductory statement, where he focused on quality public safety and protection and asked residents to contact him if they had any questions.

Molloy introduced himself to the crowd as a small business owner, who has been operating a law practice in the area for more than 37 years. He said he is a registered nonpartisan and looks at the job of a city council member as a way to help people and businesses deal with issues in their city government.

“In matters that come before the council I work to be informed, listen to comments and keep in mind the best interest of the city and serve citizens of Kenai,” Molloy said. “Kenai is an awesome play to live, raise a

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Bob Molloy and Teea Winger discuss issues in the city of Kenai Wednesday, at the Kenai Chamber Luncheon at the Kenai Visitors Center in Kenai. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

family and do business.”

Winger introduced herself at the forum as a born-and-raised member of the community.

She said she lives in the fam-

ily home her grandparents, the McBrides, homesteaded. She previously owned a restaurant and said she’s always been active in the community. She said

she is passionate about disaster preparedness and sharing lifesaving skills with the community.

“I’m here to be passionate

Residents talk K-Selo at assembly

By MEGAN PACER Homer News

While no major action was taken at Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting, held in Homer, community members still had a lot to say.

Assembly President Wayne Ogle joked at the end of the meeting that they had set a record for the number of comments on an item on the consent agenda. He was talking about an ordinance that was on the consent agenda to be introduced, not voted on, that would authorize the borough to go out to bond to the tune of about $5.5 million for a new school in Kachemak Selo.

Since the ordinance was on the consent agenda, it was introduced along with several other measures when the consent agenda was approved. The public hearing for the ordinance is on Oct. 9. Assembly members

Homer area residents listen to the Tuesday Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting at Homer City Hall in Homer. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

said they were introducing it now so that everything will be in order if the ballot proposition to allow the borough to bond for the school passes in the Oct. 2 borough election.

Among the community members who had something to say about the Kachemak Selo school issue were two members of the school board, the school’s principal, Mike

Wojciak, Homer City Council member Heath Smith and state Rep. Paul Seaton.

Most commenters voiced their support of the ordinance and the community at the head of Kachemak Bay getting a new school. The approximately 50 students get a K-12 education in three separate buildings the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports have outlived their function.

Others said the price tag of about $15.5 million for the school, with about $5.5 coming from the borough and the rest from a state grant, is too much for the number of students that would use it. They asked the assembly to think of other creative ways of solving the issue.

Smith, the council member, said that something ought to be done in the future to see if there can be some flexibility to state regulations when it comes to See K-SELO, page A3

Kava-not protesters demonstrate at Capitol

By JAMES BROOKS Juneau Empire

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Kava-not protesters gathered in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday night in the latest of what have become regular demonstrations against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Thirty-eight protesters (and two dogs) stood in dwindling daylight and urged U.S. Sens.

Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, to vote against Kavanaugh’s appointment.

The event followed a similar gathering last month and numerous smaller demonstrations in front of the senators’ Juneau office.

“What do we want our sena-

tors to be? Be Alaska senators and not Trump senators,” protest organizer Kate Troll said.

Troll said the “unite” rally was intended to bring Alaska Native interests, labor interests and women’s interests together to express their opinions. It also came as Kavanaugh confronts allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman at age 17. Kavanaugh and his accuser are expected to testify about the matter under oath in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday.

Nancy Barnes led a Nisga’a prayer song to open the protest, which lasted approximately 15 minutes.

As Barnes explained, Native organizations across Alaska — including the Alaska Federation of Natives — have

Protesters listen to Kate Troll during a rally against President Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza on Tuesday in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

announced their opposition to Speaking to the crowd over Kavanaugh, and she feels it’s a small loudspeaker, Barnes important to be involved. said she expects Murkowski “If we don’t pay attention, will be listening to Alaskans. things are just going to hap“You’re our senator, and See CAPITOL, page A5 pen,” she said.

and make a difference,” Winger said.

Qualifications The first question asked what qualifications Winger and Molloy had for the position of city council member.

Molloy, who has been serving on the council since 2005, said he has ample experience working on a team with a lot of divergent views.

“I’m a committed hard worker,” Molloy said. “I study the issues and I’m willing to listen to both sides of the issue.”

Winger said she doesn’t have any political experience, but that she is very active in the community.

“I feel that I could work well with Bob and Robert, and I look forward to bringing forward fresh ideas.”

Challenges The next question was what is Kenai’s greatest strength and greatest challenge?

Winger said Kenai’s greatest strength is its people.

“We live in a great community,” Winger said. “It makes a big difference in our economy and our growth.”

Winger said weaknesses in Kenai can be attributed to See FORUM, page A2

3 hackers sentenced in Anchorage federal court

By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Three young computer hackers whose “botnet” known as Mirai virtually paralyzed chunks of the internet two years ago have received light sentences after helping the FBI with cybercrime and cybersecurity.

Paras Jha, 22, of Fanwood, New Jersey; Josiah White, 21, of Washington, Pennsylvania; and Dalton Norman, 22, of Metairie, Louisiana, were sentenced Tuesday to five years of probation and 62½ workweeks of community service in U.S. District Court in Anchorage.

The three men, who pleaded guilty to computer fraud charges in December, also were ordered to pay $127,000 in restitution and gave up what authorities said was a significant amount of cryptocurrency.

Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy Burgess handed down the sentences after the men cooperated extensively with the FBI on cybercrime investigations and broader defensive efforts, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office in Alaska. Terms of their sentences include the expectation they will keep helping the FBI. “Cybercrime is a worldwide epidemic that reaches many Alaskans,” Bryan Schroder, the U.S. attorney for Alaska, said in the release. “The perpetrators count on being technologically one step ahead of law enforcement officials.

“The plea agreement with the young offenders in this case was a unique opportunity for law enforcement officers and will give FBI investigators the knowledge and tools they need to stay ahead of cybercriminals around the world,” he said.

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weaknesses also felt on a state level.

“I feel that some of our weaknesses are just overall what we’re experiencing on a state level,” Winger said. “We have some tough decisions ahead of us.”

Molloy said he agreed that people were Kenai’s greatest strength. He used an example from Wednesday’s city council agenda — an idea for a dog park that was brought forth by a group of local volunteers. Molloy said the council is working to strengthen any weaknesses.

Priorities The forum asked the candidates what their first priority would be as a council member, and the steps they would take to accomplish that priority.

Molloy said his first priority would be to encourage the administration to move forward with working on a capital plan that discusses capital needs for the city, and to continue working on a land use policy. He said he would do this by encouraging the Planning and Zoning Commission to keep working on sign code.

Winger’s first priority is public safety. She said her first step to tackle this issue would be to work with first responders to build up a safer community.

“I think we’re all aware the amount of crime we’re facing,” Winger said. “We are facing an epidemic right now. I would work with local programs to work on mental health. I believe they go hand in hand. If we can get mental health issues in check, the crime will start to follow.”

Candidates were asked how they would utilize the large amount of vacant land the city owns.

Winger said she wanted to see the land in private hands and on the tax roll.

“I believe we should look at investors and develop those lands and get the revenue on the books,” Winger said.

When asked how they would help to attract new business to Kenai, Molloy said he would

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continue supporting policies that help new businesses, like leasing airport reserve lands.

“When individuals have identified economic opportunities in Kenai, like Ron Hyde and Cannery Lodge, we should be supporting the sale of the property and that economic opportunity,” Molloy said.

Winger said she would pair up with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce.

“I think there’s a lot of great ideas, activities and events we could bring to our city,” Winger said.

Annexation The candidates were asked if they supported annexation and the expansion of Kenai’s borders.

Winger said she wasn’t very familiar with the issue.

“It would be something I would have to look into further on both sides and make sure it’s in the best mind of my community members,” Winger said.

Molloy said he had no interest in annexation.

“In the 37 or so square miles of land we do have, we don’t have all of our roads paved and we don’t have services to a lot of our areas, so I’m not interested in expanding our borders until we take care of our own,” Molloy said.

The next question asked the candidates if services in Kenai needed to grow, and if so, what services should be included.

Molloy said he was pleased with the broad range of services the city already provides.

“I personally haven’t identified that we would need to add any,” Molloy said. “I think our employees and department heads provide great services.”

Winger said the city offers great services, but that she would like to see more programs focusing on mental health, seniors and homeless youth.

“I feel we could add more programs to help with drug epidemics that in turn, will create better crime response,” Winger said. “I personally would like to see better mental health and addiction services increased in this area. There’s always room for improvement with services for our seniors. We’re also facing a newer issue with our

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homeless youth. I’ve been active in a lot of different areas on that and I think we should be concerned with the amount of transient and homeless youth our community is seeing.”

Balancing the budget In 2017, the city adopted a fund balance budget. The candidates were asked if that balance is working and if it’s sustainable.

Winger said there is always room for improvement when it comes to the budget.

“We need to be able to look at our programs and see where our opportunity for growth is,” Winger said. “I will continue to work with everybody to make the best and most important decisions to fund us.”

Molloy said he originally supported the change.

“I think it’s great for the government to have a fund balance policy,” Molloy said.

Environmental concerns Bluff erosion is an issue the city has been dealing with for decades. The feasibility study for a bluff stabilization project is nearing completion. Candidates were asked if bluff stabilization should be the city’s number one priority.

Molloy said the issue should be at the top of the city’s priority list because so much land has been lost already.

“For those of you who were born here, or have lived here a long time like me, remember the Harborview restaurant that is totally gone now,” Molloy said. “The property is totally gone. It’s one of the challenges that we have, and a challenge relating to that is public support for financing it.”

Winger said the bluff erosion study has been going on her entire life, and that she would like to an end to it.

“It would be nice to see an end result,” Winger said.

“We’ve been waiting for a result for a long time. We have to worry about the finances and make sure we can afford such a project.”

Drugs and crime Candidates were asked how they would lessen the impacts of drugs and crime in the community.

Winger said that boosting programs that focus on mental

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health and addiction outreach would help tackle the issue.

“We don’t have very many detox centers or programs or resources for them, so that is something we need to increase in our community, as well as giving more support to our police,” Winger said.

Molloy said he would support funding for the fire department and KPD, as well as reaching out to the legislature.

Candidates were asked if they would be interested in adding additional taxes and revenue streams.

Molloy said he had no interest in adding any additional taxes.

“I don’t want to be misunderstood,” Winger said. “I don’t think our sales tax is down overall, estimate wise.

We do have businesses investing in Kenai.”

Permanent Fund Dividend Winger said she is not a fan of new taxes and residents are facing hard enough times with the reduction of the Permanent Fund Dividend, which she said is hurting the private economy.

“I would not want to do new tax revenue, but I do feel we need to increase businesses,” Winger said. “We need to encourage other business growth.

Our community is full of entrepreneurs, so how do we get them involved and establishing businesses? Do we need to give them more support?”

In their closing statements, Winger said that as a member of the community she sees areas where the city needs to improve.

“I want to step up and be that voice for the younger generation,” Winger said.

Molloy said he would be happy to work with both, Peterkin or Winger should he be elected. He emphasized his long-time community roots in the area and noted that even if he doesn’t like an idea that he works to improve it for the body.

“We do have some challenges ahead and I ask for your support, and one of your two votes,” Molloy said.

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Obituary

Around the Peninsula

Kendall Jay Barrett

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Kendall Jay Barrett, 33, of Sterling, AK passed suddenly on August 14, 2018.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 159 West Marydale Ave. in Soldotna.

Kendall was born Oct. 1, 1984 in Burley, Idaho to parents Kevin and Jenny Barrett. In October 1995, his family relocated to the Kenai Peninsula. Kendall attended school at Nikiski High School where his family resided and he graduated in 2003.

A lover of many things Kendall enjoyed technology, pop culture, music, and PIE! But most of all, he had a passionate love for his children. Kendall had a wonderful sense of humor; he could always make someone laugh and enjoyed doing so. He was kind and compassionate, always willing to help, the first to volunteer and always available even to strangers. On occasion he has even given someone the shirt off his back.

Kendall gave in death just as he gave in life. His final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ donation. Kendall’s generous gift of life was given on Aug. 18, 2018 at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna. Kendall was surrounded by loved ones and family throughout this time and honored us for his life-giving gifts to numerous recipients.

Kendall would say he’s “a jack of all trades” but truly was master at one, being an amazing father. Of all his passions, his children were by far the most important, and being Dad is what he did best. Kendall spent time with his children building Legos and robots, playing games, wearing princess tiaras and dressing barbies. Whatever made his children smile, he did happily, even learning each My Little Pony for RJ. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Velda Barrett, Lola Steele and Frederick Hagelund, aunt, Dorothy Cole, and niece, Erin Clare Smith.

Kendall leaves behind his wife, KoryAnn Hooper-Barrett; daughter Riley-Jay; stepson Branden; daughter Madeline (Cassandra Nash); stepdaughters, Estrella and Anna of New Mexico; parents, Kevin and Jenny (Hagelund) Barrett of Sterling; seven siblings, including Sharon (Jerry), Shana (Jason), Ernest (Olympia), Adam (Danielle), James (Tasheena), Elizabeth “Dolly” (Andrew) and Lillie (Justin); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Do not grieve because I’m not here; instead rejoice because I was.

Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.

The Soldotna Montessori Charter School will host a farmers market Thursday, Sept. 20 from 1-4 p.m. at 158 E. Park Avenue in Soldotna. The market will offer potatoes, carrots, turnips and kale grown in the school’s garden. Money raised from the event will help support children who can’t afford to go on field trips.

Please park near the hockey rink off of Binkley Street across from the post office.

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minimum standards for building a school. The borough’s answer to those who say the project is too big and expensive is that the borough has no choice — it is mandated to build the school according to state standards, which dictate the footprint of the facility.

In Alaska, the minimum number of students needed for a school is 10.

There was talk in 2015 about increasing the minimum student count from 10 to 25, amid a rush to close the state’s thenmultibillion dollar budget deficit. The 10-student minimum standard dates back to the late 1990s. When enrollment rises to 10 students, the state deploys a base of funding which is enough to operate a school, the Alaska Dispatch News reported.

Assembly member Kelly Cooper said she’d be open to working with Smith on seeing whether there are changes that can be made with regard to state standards, but said that should be a conversation held after Kachemak Selo gets the new school.

“I would caution that we shouldn’t make that community the sacrificial lamb,” she said.

Seaton commented to give a legislative perspective. He reminded the assembly and listeners that the only reason the

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The men created a collection of hundreds of thousands of computers and internetconnected devices — including routers, webcams and other devices — infected with malware that they controlled, according to court documents.

A broad “denial of service” attack waged using the Mirai botnet knocked platforms such as Twitter and Netflix offline in October 2016. Prosecutors said they don’t believe the three men were responsible for that attack because Jha had already posted the code for Mirai to online criminal forums.

Jha and Norman also plead-

state gave the borough the approximately $10 million grant it did is because Kachemak Selo, while part of the school district, is technically off the official road system. Residents use an unpaved switchback trail to get down a ridge to the village, set back from the beach.

A borough work group originally tasked with looking for solutions for Kachemak Selo looked into the possibility of making the trail an official road so that students in the village could just go to another school.

They found it would cost $60 million to do that, according to a borough staff member, and it was deemed unrealistic.

“It is a great deal, there’s no arguing that,” Smith said of the state grant. “All of the indicators are there that this is the right way to go, but until we get to the point to where we’re going to re-think what is absolutely necessary in order to achieve the goal, then we’re never going to get out of the mire.”

Seaton and several other commenters told the borough they believe this is the best deal the borough will get when it comes to building a new school. If the bond proposition fails, Seaton has said it is likely the borough would have to go out to bond for the entire cost of $15.5 million.

“We’ve worked really hard,” he said. “This is the best deal that the borough can ever get.”

Reach Megan Pacer at mpacer@homernews.com.

ed guilty to a separate conspiracy charge for using another powerful botnet for a “clickfraud” scheme, used to artificially generate advertising revenue by making it appear that a real user clicked on an online ad.

The investigation originated in Anchorage after some internet-connected devices in Alaska were affected by the Mirai malware.

Bill Walton, a special agent who oversees the Anchorage FBI’s Cyber Crime unit, said in December that the botnet’s name is a reference to a Japanese anime called Mirai Nikki, which loosely translated into English means “future diary.”

Walton said the three men were fans of that anime.

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of the other on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 6-8:30 p.m. starting Sept. 25.

—Swing & Cha Cha Dance: Learn to dance at 7 p.m. on Thursdays starting Sept. 20.

—Basketball & Volleyball Open Gym: This is for adults and teens from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays starting Sept. 27.

—Table Tennis: Open play for all levels starting at 6 p.m. on Thursdays starting Sept. 27.

—Rules of the Road to Investing: Learn the 10 rules to investing with Edward Jones financial advisors at noon on Nov. 6.

—Outsmart the Scammers: Keep yourself and your personal information safe from scammers at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 13 .

—Alaska Herbal Solutions: Learn how to identify Alaskan plants and herbs with Alaska Herbal Solutions. Classes start at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 20.

There will be a peoney root sale on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of Paisley Botique, next to Bargain Basement, in Kenai. Three colors are available. Soil admendments also available. For more info call Special Parents Encouraging Amazing Kids Wayne or Patty Floyd at Cool Cache Farms, or visit our FaceSPEAK! — Special Parents Encouraging Amazing Kids book page facebook.com/coolcachefarms.

— will host its monthly meeting on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Love INC office at 44410 Kalifornski Beach Rd. SPEAK meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month. For parents, family Soldotna Historical Society Fall Fling members, and care providers, SPEAK gives parents a chance The Soldotna Historical Society will host its Fall Fling on to let their hair down and speak about their life as a family with Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Donald E. Gilman Kenai River Center a special needs child in a completely safe, understanding and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speaker Carroll Knutson will present loving environment, with parents who get what you’re talking “History of Alaska Homesteading.” Contact Carmen at 262- about. There is no cost to attend. Childcare can be provided on 2791 for more information. site if you let us know ahead of time. Call Peggy at 907-3946310 for childcare and other questions.

Sterling community breakfast

The Sterling Senior Center is serving breakfast on Saturday, Kenai Peninsula Historical Association fall Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu includes bacon, sausage, meeting ham, scrambled eggs, pancakes and biscuits and gravy. EveryThe Kenai Peninsula Historical Association will hold its fall one welcome. Adults $10. Children $5. All proceeds benefit the meeting at the Donald E. Gilman Kenai River Center on Saturcenter. Call 262-6808. day, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speaker Betty Epps Arnett will present “22 and the Mother of 11” about herr experiences KDLL membership drive as a housemother to 11 boys at the Jesse Lee Home in Seward.

The KDLL 91.9 FM Fall Membership Drive will be on air Contact Bill Nelson at 283-5194 for more information. from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12, featuring all-original, alllocal special programming and raffle prizes. For more informa- Blessing and Appreciation of the Animals tion, visit KDLL 91.9 FM on Facebook or www.kdll.org.

St. Francis by the Sea and Our Lady of Angels will host a Blessing and Appreciation of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 7 Sterling Community Center offers activities from 1-4 p.m. at 110 South Spruce Street in Kenai. Parking, —After school rec program: Registration anytime. Call 262- coffee, hospitality and treats for all the animals will be available. All are welcome.

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—Pickleball: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 10 a.m.

Sterling community meeting —Weight room: Open 11 a.m. – 1 p.m and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A public meeting to identify project proposals under the Monday through Friday. Free weights, squat rack, rowing maState of Alaska Community Assistance Program (CAP) will be chine, cardio bikes, treadmill, elliptical and yoga balls/mats.

—Teen center: Air hockey, foosball, video games, WiFi and held at the Sterling Senior Center on Friday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m.

All are welcome. gym time.

— Home school gym time: Friday, noon-2 p.m.

— Toddler time: Tuesday and Thursday, noon- p.m.

Emergency preparedness volunteers needed —Zumba: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

Volunteers are needed on Oct. 20 for one of two four-hour shifts between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Soldotna Sports Center Nikiski Senior Center fall fundraiser to help with an emergency preparedness exercise. We will be The Nikiski Senior Center will host its fall fundraiser on distributing Narcan and Emergency preparedness starter bags Saturday, Oct. 6. Tickets are $40 for prime rib or chicken cor- for up to 400 participants in four hours. Volunteers are needed don bleu. Event will include live and silent acutions, a wall to help with traffic flow, distributing and collecting forms, and of guns, a raffle for 100,000 Alaska Airlines miles, and prizes. handing out Narcan kits and emergency preparedness starter Doors open at 4 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Call 776-7654 for bags. Volunteers will be expected to stand and be in the elements during the event. more information.

Please contact Ashley Blatchford at 953-0051 for further information

City of Kenai “TRASHersize”

The City of Kenai’s next “TRASHersize” trail cleanup will Family Caregiver open house and workshop take place on Thursday, Sept. 20 at noon. The city will provide The Kenai Peninsula Family Caregiver Support Program bags, gloves and water. Meet at the Kenai Library and clean up will host an Open House & Workshop in the Blazy Mall, Suite Ryan’s Creek Trail. The last cleanup will take place on Thurs# 209 on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. See how day, Oct. 4. For more information call 907-283-8262. we may best serve you via access to our lending library, durable goods loan closet, gain information and assistance. Dani 3 Friends Dog Park volunteer event Kebschull from Frontier Community Services’ Forget-Me-Not On Friday, Sept. 21 the local and National Association of Adult Day Center will give a presentation at 11 a.m. Please call Realtors, the Soldotna Rotary Club and the City Of Soldotna Sharon or Judy at (907) 262-1280, for more information on will complete the built-in seating at the entryway of the 3 how we may help you.

Friends Dog Park in Soldotna. Volunteers can participate in the construction between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday. For the 100+ Women Who Care group safety and security of the dogs, their owners and the volunteers, The Soldotna/Kenai 100+ Women Who Care group will be we ask the community NOT to bring their dogs to the park meeting Sept. 27 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Don Gillman Kenai during the event. For more information contact Connie at 907River Center on Funny River Road. This will be our 3rd quarter 398-3001. meeting. All members in good standing will have a chance to pitch for a cause or nonprofit they support. Three names will VHF, GPS class for mariners be drawn — those three will make their pitch, and the group The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be teaching a VHF radio will vote on the cause that receives the funds from the meeting. class for boaters on Friday, Sept. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All money stays local, for more information find us on FaceA class on GPS for Mariners will take place on Saturday, Sept. book. If you are a member, bring a friend! We hope to reach 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both classes will be held at the Cook 100 women very soon! To date, we have raised over $10,000!

Inlet Aquaculture Center at 40610 K-Beach Road in Kenai. The VHF class is $15. The GPS class is $55. Contact Marion Par- Military Order of the Purple Heart rish to register at 420-7179.

The Kenai Peninsula Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 830 is holding its monthly meeting at the VFW Post Soldotna Community Schools classes 10046 in Soldotna on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. All associFor more information please contact Soldotna Parks & Rec- ate members and new members wanting to join are welcome reation at 907-714-1211 or see a calendar of class at www.sol- to attend the monthly meeting, which takes places on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Contact Jim McHale at 907dotna.org —Martial Arts for Youth: Learn traditional Japanese based 980-5433 or Joe Sawyer at 690-6886. martial arts. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

—Advanced Soccer Training: This is not a team, just an opportunity to improve individual skills and play small sided games for third to fifth graders. Class starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept 26.

—Fur Sewing: Learn sewing techniques for making hats, gloves, slippers and more with Gold Standard Furs. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

—Survival Gardening: With Winter Greens Organic Gardens on intensive organic gardening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22.

—Coffee Fundamentals:– Learn homebrewing methods and explore coffee flavor profiles with Declination Roasting Company. Class starts 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

—Astronomy: Discuss astronomy topics with KPC Astronomy Professor and learn how to use star finders and telescopes.

Class starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

—Power of Masks: One-day mask-making workshop with The Whirling Rainbow Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 27.

—Flute Song for your Soul: Learn how to play native style flutes with the Whirling Rainbow Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 27.

—Yoga for All: Introductory and modified yoga practice to improve flexibility starts at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27.

—Aerobics for All: Combination of fitness disciplines modified for all levels starts at noon on Thursday, Sept. 27.

—Martial Arts for Teens/Adults: Learn the value of strengthening your body and mind with Sensei Salzetti. Class starts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

—Futsal (Indoor Soccer) for Teens/Adults: Futsal is a 5-vs.5 indoor soccer pick-up game. Class starts at 7 p.m. every Wednesday Night.

—Hall Walking: It is as simple as putting one foot in front

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It’s time to push for a domestic violence leave law Did you know that 52 out of 100

adult women living on the Kenai Peninsula have experienced some form of domestic violence? According to an Alaska Victimization Survey taken by Kenai Peninsula residents, this was our local statistic in 2013. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence defines domestic violence as “a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another” that “includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional abuse.” Recently, New Zealand passed a law that grants 10 days paid work leave to domestic violence survivors who are in the process of leaving their batterers to give them time for safe resettlement. New Zealand, like Alaska, has exceedingly high domestic violence rates and has started a movement that recognizes the issue of intimate partner violence and stops the silence surrounding it. It is my hope that Alaska follows this trend.

Currently, many people believe that substance abuse causes domestic violence, but the fact is that while things like drugs and alcohol can make the problem worse, there is only one cause for it. Domestic violence can only exist when one person believes that he or she is better than someone else and that hurting this “lesser” person is okay. This belief is passed down from generation to generation and explains why a majority of intimate partner violence perpetrators target people from groups that have historically been oppressed.

According to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, one in three non-native women, three out of four Alaska Native/Native American women, and one in four men in Alaska have experienced physical violence by a partner. They also found that Alaska has the highest male to female homicide rate in the United States. Given the statistics here in Alaska, domestic violence should be openly and frequently discussed, so why isn’t it?

There is a pervasive silence that surrounds the topic of domestic violence. It is viewed as a problem between couples not to be interfered with by those outside of a relationship. When we look the other way and ignore signs of abuse, cracks in our community begin to form that, when left untended, become harder and harder to repair. One of the ways that we can start to acknowledge the problem is by passing laws that make it easier for a victim to get away from a batterer. Adopting a domestic violence leave law in Alaska, would open up the conversation surrounding domestic violence and acknowledge that Alaska is stepping in the direction of change.

Next month (October) is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Start letting candidates in the upcoming election know that you would like a domestic violence leave law passed in Alaska to help victims and bring awareness to this issue. Ask them for more male/female domestic violence shelter and prevention funding. Most importantly, speak up about the issue of domestic violence because as long as we continue to allow this problem to exist in our community, its destructive presence will always be here.

Kavanaugh’s Kafkaesque nightmare

If Franz Kafka had written about confirmation hearings, he couldn’t have come up with a better scenario than the one now unfolding in the U.S. Senate. Brett Kavanaugh, who the day before yesterday was an unimpeachable pillar of the legal establishment, stands accused of a heinous offense that is almost impossible to definitively rebut.

Even if he is completely innocent of the charge that he sexually assaulted a teenage girl at a high school party 35 years ago, he will be forever considered guilty of it by some portion of the public. This is not due process, or any kind of decent process at all, but how the Senate conducts its business, especially if you are a conservative jurist on the cusp of confirmation to the Supreme Court.

A 51-year-old research psychologist named Christine Blasey Ford went public with the accusation in a Washington Post interview over the weekend, saying she feared for her life when the teenage Kavanaugh attacked her. The charge was inevitably viewed through the prism of #MeToo. But it lacks the credibility of allegations that have felled powerful men over the past two years. There is no contemporaneous corroboration. There is no pattern of conduct on the part of Kavanaugh. There is no weaselly, “Well, I don’t remember it that way, but I’m sorry if she was offended” denial; Kavanaugh rejects the charge

categorically. Contrast the allegations against, to take a Republican from another moral universe, the Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. A key accuser from decades ago told friends about her relationship with Moore Rich Lowry at the time. There was more than one allegation — indeed, Moore had a reputation for unsavory interest in teenage girls. When he first reacted to the stories, Moore gave a mealy-mouthed denial. Ford’s memory is so fuzzy that there is very little in her story that can be corroborated or debunked. She doesn’t know what year it happened, although she thinks 1982. She doesn’t know who owned the house where the party took place, or how she got there or how she got home. It is impossible to disentangle with certainty what may or may not have happened in the early 1980s. Maybe Ford fabricated the entire story, although she told a therapist in 2012 about such an incident.

Maybe her memory is faulty, as happens more than we realize. Maybe there was a drunken encounter that she only later came to consider a trauma. Or maybe what she alleges really took place. What Ford describes is monstrous behavior, by any account. She says that Kavanaugh pushed

her into a bedroom and onto a bed, held her down and tried to rape her, and put his hand over her mouth to muffle her screams.

He and a friend were laughing, before his friend stopped Kavanaugh (the friend denies the incident took place). This is not a drunken escapade but a callous, calculated criminal assault. If someone is capable of such a thing, even as a teenager, it is a black mark against his character. And character is usually destiny. It is no accident that the men taken down by #MeToo are invariably repeat offenders. Not only is there no other allegation against Kavanaugh, the assault charge runs against everything we know about his personal and professional life, as attested by everyone who has known him.

His exemplary reputation, earned over the course of decades and a matter of public record, should outweigh a charge that is unproven and, as far we know, unprovable.

The confirmation process for the Supreme Court has long been badly broken, a forum for sheer blood sport. If, based on what we know now, this accusation keeps Kavanaugh from the court, it will be a new low. The Senate will have embraced a new world where the existence of an allegation, regardless of whether it can be proven, is enough to stop a nominee and destroy his good name.

Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.

Letters to the Editor

Then the oil started flowing in the pipeline and the money started flooding the state’s accounts. We are saved AND ALL IS GOOD! The state budget in 1980 was $1.5 billion, $3,740 per capita.

The politicians were overwhelmed at the amount of cash they had. What to do.

What to do?

Enter Gov. Jay Hammond, with a plan.

He said we have to keep this money out of the reach of the politicians or it will all be spent, WISE MAN. So the Permanent Fund was established, NOT THE TILL-WE-NEED-IT FUND, NOT THE RAINY-DAY FUND, NOT THE WE-BLEW-BILLIONS-ANDNEED-MORE FUND, THE PERMANENT FUND! With an annual dividend for all Alaskans as their share of the resources being sold. AND ALL WAS GOOD! 1985, oil prices down: THE SKY IS FALLING. We must get into the Perma-

nent Fund.

1990, OK: We are OK. Oil is up a little.

1999, oil prices plummet: THE SKY IS FALLING. We must get into the Permanent Fund.

2006, oil prices are way up: We are saved AND ALL IS GOOD, 2008, oh no global financial crisis: THE SKY IS FALLING. We must get into the Permanent Fund.

2011, oil is at an all time high: We are saved AND ALL IS GOOD, 2016, the price of oil is down again: We must get into the Permanent Fund, or we are all going to DIE. Alas, the state now spends $13,000 per capita, the most in the nation.

I think we can all see a pattern here. Our fiscal crisis is not new, and until we have people in Juneau that are responsible with the states money, we will just see more of the same.

A short history of Alaska state finances

I was a junior at West High school, Anchorage in the fall of 1969. That was when the Prudoe Bay oil lease sate was happening. The school announced it over the intercom all afternoon, Sept. 10, 1969. That evening I remember the TV newscasters announcing that Alaska would never see another poor day. Just the interest from $900 million was more than the state budget at the time. AND All WAS GOOD! Alas the State budget in 1970 was $219 million, $725 per capita.

Then OH NO THE SKY IS FALLING. Before the oil started flowing in the pipeline in 1977, the $900 million was gone and nobody was sure where it went. Oh my goodness its gone, all gone.

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Judge sets Dec. 18 sentencing for Flynn

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of delay, former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn now has a sentencing date.

A federal judge on Wednes— Shera Burg, Kenai day set Flynn’s sentencing for Dec. 18, more than a year after the retired U.S. Army lieutenant general pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia during the presidential transition.

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ing of Democrat Hillary Clinton, has been a key cooperator in the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election and coordination with Trump associates.

But prosecutors have yet to reveal the extent of his cooperation, and according to U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan’s order, the public won’t see any details until after the midterm election.

Prosecutors won’t be required to file a sentencing memorandum — a document which usually contains the government’s view on the value of the cooperation — until Dec. 4.

When he pleaded guilty last year, Flynn admitted to lying during an FBI interview about the content of his conversations with

Sergey Kislyak, Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. According to his plea , Flynn discussed U.S. sanctions with Kislyak on Trump’s behalf during the presidential transition and said members of the president’s inner circle were aware of, and in some cases directing, his efforts.

Flynn had urged Kislyak not to respond to sanctions imposed by the Obama administration in response to Russian election interference.

When confronted by FBI agents about the conversations, court papers say Flynn made “material false statements and omissions”, which impeded what was then an FBI counterintelligence investigation. That probe

was later taken over by Mueller, who has brought indictments against Russians that detail a broad campaign to attempt to help Trump’s candidacy and hurt Clinton’s during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Flynn’s interview occurred in January 2017, shortly after he took his post as national security adviser in the Trump White House. He was forced to resign in February 2017. The White House said he was fired for misleading Vice President Mike Pence and other senior officials about the content of his conversations with Kislyak.

As part of his plea, Flynn also admitted to lying about Turkish lobbying and research work.

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Nation/World

Regulators: NC Federal agency says it lost flooding too bad to tally track of 1,488 migrant children environmental damage

By GARANCE BURKE Associated Press

Twice in less than a year, the federal government has lost track of nearly 1,500 migrant children after placing them in the homes of sponsors across the country, federal officials have acknowledged.

The Health and Human Services Department recently told Senate staffers that case managers could not find 1,488 children after they made follow-up calls to check on their safety from April through June. That number represents about 13 percent of all unaccompanied children the administration moved out of shelters and foster homes during that time.

The agency first disclosed that it had lost track of 1,475 children late last year, as it came under fire at a Senate hearing in April. Lawmakers had asked HHS officials how they had strengthened child protection policies since it came to light that the agency previously had rolled back safeguards meant to keep Central American children from ending up in the hands of human traffickers.

“The fact that HHS, which placed these unaccompanied minors with sponsors, doesn’t know the whereabouts of nearly 1,500 of them is very troubling,” Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, the panel’s chair, said Wednesday. “Many of these kids are vulnerable to trafficking and abuse, and to not take responsibility for their safety is unacceptable.”

HHS spokeswoman Caitlin Oakley disputed the notion that the children were “lost.”

“Their sponsors, who are usually parents or family members and in all cases have been vetted for criminality and ability to provide for them, simply did not respond or could not be reached when this voluntary call was made,” she said in a statement.

Since October 2014, the federal government has placed more than 150,000 unaccompanied minors with parents or other adult sponsors who

By MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press

In this June 20, 2018, file photo, immigrant children walk in a line outside the Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children a former Job Corps site that now houses them in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

are expected to care for the children and help them attend school while they seek legal status in immigration court.

On Tuesday, members of a Senate subcommittee introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at requiring the agency to take responsibility for the care of migrant children, even when they are no longer in its custody.

An Associated Press investigation found in 2016 that more than two dozen unaccompanied children had been sent to homes where they were sexually assaulted, starved or forced to work for little or no pay. At the time, many adult sponsors didn’t undergo thorough background checks, government officials rarely visited homes and in some cases had no idea that sponsors had taken in several unrelated children, a possible sign of human trafficking.

Since then, HHS has boosted outreach to at-risk children deemed to need extra protection, and last year offered postplacement services to about one-third of unaccompanied

Gaza protests escalate after blockade deal fails

By FARES AKRAM Associated Press

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinians protested Wednesday at a new location along the perimeter fence between Israel and Gaza as Hamas intensified demonstrations at the border after Egyptian-led cease-fire talks stalled.

The militant Hamas group was hoping its indirect talks with Israel would result in the lifting of a crippling blockade that Israel and Egypt placed on Gaza when it took over the territory in 2007 from the Palestinian Authority, but it accused the West Bank-based PA of thwarting the negotiations.

For months, the marches were limited to Fridays but Wednesday’s protest is the third this week, with new grounds including Gaza’s northwestern tip at the Mediterranean where land and sea boundaries converge. On Tuesday, Palestinian protested outside Erez, the only crossing point for people into Israel or the West Bank.

“This thunderous march will not stop until the ordeal is over. This is our resolution,” Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said during the funeral of a Palestinian killed a day earlier at a protest.

For Hamas, giving new momentum to the protests aims at building more pressure on Israel.

“Creating new ways and tactics and diversifying the marches is meant to achieve

the coveted goal of … the lifting of the siege,” Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said.

The protests have persisted since late March, driven in large part by the desperation of living under the blockade.

Hamas was close to reaching a deal and the mediation efforts reached their peak in August, but intervention by President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority resulted in “confusing and slowing” the discussions, Qassem said.

With limited options, Hamas resorted to escalating the protests in response to “its feeling that it was let down,” said independent Gaza analyst Akram Attallah.

Hamas expects the persistence of the protests will become “annoying to Israel and invite a renewal of mediation diplomacy,” he said.

Israeli gunfire has killed 133 people who were either present or participating in the demonstrations, including three paramedics and two journalists. In July, an Israeli soldier was killed by a Palestinian sniper from Gaza.

At the protests, Palestinians burn tires, hurl rocks and sometimes firebombs at Israeli forces and snipers perched atop earthen mounds behind the boundary fence. For some time, protest activists sent incendiary kites and balloons across the fence to set fire to Israeli farmland.

minors, according to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

But advocates say it is hard to know how many minors may be in dangerous conditions, in part because some disappear before social workers can follow up with them and never show up in court.

From April to June, HHS called 11,254 children the agency had placed with sponsors, and found 25 of the children had run away, and 1,488 could not be located, according to the data provided to the subcommittee.

Portman began investigating after a case in his home state of Ohio in which eight Guatemalan teens were placed with human traffickers and forced to work on egg farms under threats of death. Six people have been convicted and sentenced to federal prison for their participation in the trafficking scheme that began in 2013.

The legislation comes as the Trump administration faces litigation over its family separation policy at the U.S.-Mexican border, which while it was in

effect sent hundreds more children into the HHS system of shelters and foster care. Some of those children since have been reunited with their families, while others have been placed with sponsors.

Oakley did not respond to questions regarding whether any of the children who the agency lost track of had been separated from their families before they were sent to live with sponsors.

The legislation is aimed at ensuring HHS does more to prevent abuse, runs background checks before placing children with sponsors, and notifies state governments before sending children to those states, the bill’s sponsors said.

“The already challenging reality migrant children face is being made even more difficult and, too often, more dangerous,” said the panel’s top Democrat, Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware. “This simply doesn’t have to be the case and, as this legislation demonstrates, the solutions don’t have to be partisan.”

Around the World North and South Korea say they plan bid for 2032 Olympics PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in a statement Wednesday that the countries planned to jointly bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics.

At a major summit, the two leaders gave no details of which cities might host certain events at the games, or how advanced the plans were.

The International Olympic Committee traditionally does not announce host cities until seven years ahead of the games. That would give the Koreas until 2025 to put together a joint bid.

Germany, with a multi-city bid, Brisbane, Australia and Jakarta, Indonesia are among those who have indicated they would bid for the 2032 Games. The India Olympic Committee has also said it could bid for 2032, as has South Africa’s Olympic committee in an attempt to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.

A successful bid by the Koreas would mark the second time South Korea hosted or co-hosted the Summer Games, the first being 1988 in Seoul. South Korea also hosted the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in February.

The joint statement Wednesday also said the Koreas would look to cooperate in major sports events such as the 2020 Games, also without elaborating.

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please vote no,” Barnes said.

Barnes was followed by Nadine Lefebvre, president of the Juneau Central Labor Council, who said Kavanaugh’s appointment would be disastrous for organized labor.

Lefebvre gave the microphone to Beth Kerttula, the former Juneau legislator in the Alaska House of Representatives.

Kerttula said Kavanaugh’s appointment would mean the reversal of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision upholding legalized abortion.

“We got pot legalized, but

we still don’t have a secure right over our own bodies,” she said, speaking to the women in the audience.

Most of the people at the protest were women.

“I know that Sen. Murkowski cares about these issues, and I’m just praying that all of us standing against this … will have a great influence on her,” Kerttula said.

Emily Kane, the Juneau naturopathic doctor, interjected to say that she believes Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott have promised to ask Murkowski to vote against Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

Troll had the final words of the night: “Did you notice that his name ends in a nah? It’s nah, nada, no way.”

Aerial photographs show widespread devastation to farms and industrial sites in eastern North Carolina, with tell-tale trails of rainbow-colored sheen indicating potential contamination visible on top of the black floodwaters.

However, conditions remain so bad more than five days after Hurricane Florence made landfall that the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality said its inspectors have been unable to visit the hardest hit areas or collect samples of the flood water for lab testing. The agency’s regional office in Fayetteville had one foot of water inside, while other locations were without electricity.

“DEQ is waiting for travel conditions to improve … before we can safely inspect the damage reported by farmers to the hog lagoons,” said Megan Thorpe, spokeswoman for the state environmental agency.

“Personally, our staff are facing damage to their homes and those who evacuated are trying to get back. Many staff are helping their colleagues with cleanup.”

State inspectors were able to make it Tuesday to a Wilmington power plant where a landfill breached last weekend, spilling enough coal ash to fill about 180 dump trucks. Duke Energy said Wednesday that water samples collected by its employees and tested at the company’s own lab showed “no evidence of a coal ash impact” to nearby Sutton Lake or the Cape Fear River.

Thorpe said state environmental regulators were waiting on the results of their own testing before determining whether there were any violations of clean water quality rules.

Pressed Wednesday on

whether any federal regulators were at work in the flood-impacted areas, a spokesman for the Environmental Protection Agency referred a reporter to a news release about a regional administrator visiting with state officials at an office in Raleigh.

“Water is still rising, flooding is widespread, and lives are still in danger,” EPA Region 4 Administrator Trey Glenn said, according to the media release.

“The government’s first responsibility is to protect lives and the health of the citizens impacted.”

State officials said they have received reports that the earthen dam at one hog lagoon in Duplin County had breached over the weekend, spilling its contents. According to figures released Wednesday four other lagoons had the same structural damage. Seventeen had been flooded by nearby rivers and 21 were so full they overflowed. The pits contained hog feces and urine. Large mounds of manure are also typically stored at poultry farms.

About 3.4 million chickens and turkeys and 5,500 hogs have been killed in flooding from Florence as rising North Carolina rivers swamped dozens of farm buildings where the animals were being raised for market, according to state officials.

An environmental threat is also posed by human waste as low-lying municipal sewage plants flood. On Sunday, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority reported that more than 5 million gallons of partially treated sewage had spilled into the Cape Fear River after power failed at its treatment plant.

Duke Energy continued cleanup operations Wednesday following a weekend breach at a coal ash landfill at its L.V. Sutton Power Station.

Today in History Today is Thursday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2018. There are 102 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 20, 1962, James Meredith, a black student, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Democratic Gov. Ross R. Barnett. (Meredith was later admitted.)

On this date: In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands.

(Magellan was killed enroute, but one of his ships eventually circled the world.)

In 1911, the British liner RMS Olympic collided with the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Hawke off the Isle of Wight; although seriously damaged, the Olympic was able to return to Southampton under its own power.

In 1958, Martin Luther King Jr. was seriously wounded during a book signing at a New York City department store when he was stabbed in the chest by Izola Curry. (Curry was later found mentally incompetent; she died at a Queens, New York, nursing home in 2015 at age 98.)

In 1963, President Kennedy proposed a joint U-S-Soviet expedition to the moon.

In 1967, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 was christened by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in Clydebank, Scotland.

In 1973, in their so-called “battle of the sexes,” tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome. Singer-songwriter Jim Croce, 30, died in a plane crash near Natchitoches, Louisiana.

In 1976, Playboy magazine released an interview in which Democratic presidential nominee Jimmy Carter admitted he’d “looked on a lot of women with lust.”

In 1984, a suicide car bomber attacked the U.S. Embassy annex in north Beirut, killing at least 14 people, including two Americans and 12 Lebanese. The family sitcoms “The Cosby Show” and “Who’s the Boss?” premiered on NBC and ABC, respectively.

In 1995, in a move that stunned Wall Street, A-T-and-T Corporation announced it was splitting into three companies.

In 1999, Lawrence Russell Brewer became the second white supremacist to be convicted in the dragging death of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas. (Brewer was executed on September 21, 2011.) Raisa Gorbachev, wife of the last Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, died at a German hospital after a battle with leukemia; she was 67.

In 2000, Independent Counsel Robert Ray announced the end of the Whitewater investigation, saying there was insufficient evidence to warrant charges against President Bill Clinton and first lady Hillary Clinton.

Former Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov died at age 65.

In 2001, during an address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush announced a new Cabinet-level office to fortify homeland security and named Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge its director.

Ten years ago: The Bush administration asked Congress for the power to buy $700 billion in toxic assets clogging the financial system and threatening the economy as negotiations began on the largest bailout since the Great Depression. A suicide truck bombing at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed 53 people, including the Czech ambassador.

Five years ago: Charting a collision course with the White House, the Republican-controlled House approved, 230-189, legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown while also defunding President Barack Obama’s 3-year-old health care law. (The Democratic-led Senate rebuffed the House’s attempts to roll back the health care law; the partial government shutdown began October 1 with the start of the fiscal new year).

One year ago: Hurricane Maria, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years, struck the island, wiping out as much as 75 percent of the power distribution lines and causing an island-wide blackout. Rescuers worked furiously at a collapsed school in Mexico City where a girl was believed trapped under debris in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake; it was later determined that no children were still trapped in the debris.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Sophia Loren is 84. Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Taylor is 83. Rock musician Chuck Panozzo is 70. Actor Tony Denison is 69. Hockey Hall of Famer Guy LaFleur is 67. Actress Debbi Morgan is 67. Jazz musician Peter White is 64. Actress Betsy Brantley is 63. Actor Gary Cole is 62. TV news correspondent Deborah Roberts is 58. Country-rock musician Joseph Shreve (Flynnville Train) is 57. Rock musician Randy Bradbury (Pennywise) is 54. Actress Kristen Johnston is 51. Rock singers Gunnar and Matthew Nelson are 51. Rock musician Ben Shepherd is 50. Actress Enuka Okuma is 46. Actress-model Moon Bloodgood is 43. Actor Jon Bernthal is 42. Singer The Dream is 41. Actor Charlie Weber is 40. Rock musician Rick Woolstenhulme (WOOL’-sten-hyoolm) (Lifehouse) is 39. Actress Crystle Stewart is 37. Rapper Yung Joc is 36.

Actor Aldis Hodge is 32. Actor Malachi (MAL’-ah-ky) Kirby is 29.

Thought for Today: “Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” -- George Washington Carver, American botanist (1864-1943).

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Bobcats pounce on Brown Bears at Showcase Staff report Peninsula Clarion

A successful opening weekend of North American Hockey League play for the Kenai River Brown Bears did not translate into opening day success at the 16th annual NAHL Showcase event.

The Brown Bears fell 4-2 to the Bismarck (North Dakota) Bobcats Wednesday morning at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota.

Billed as the “Greatest Show on Ice”, the showcase allows NAHL

players to received exposure in front of professional, college and junior hockey scouts.

Bismarck scored three times in the second period to stake out a 4-1 lead, which the Bears could never recover from. Kenai River fell victim to the penalty box, as Bismarck’s first three goals came on the power play. Bismarck ended up 3 for 5 on the power play.

Kenai River’s lone goal of the night also came on a special-teams advantage, as Zach Krajnik slotted home a goal early in the second period to cut

the deficit to 2-1.

However, the Bobcats answered with two late goals in the second to distance themselves, getting a goal from Daniel Chladek with 7:27 left in the period and a score from Hunter Olson with just 17 seconds left on the clock before the second intermission.

Logan Ritchie notched his first goal of the season for the Bears with 4:10 left in the third, slashing the lead to 4-2 as the Bears pummeled the Bobcats with a 12 to 5 shots advantage in the final 20 minutes.

Kenai River goalie Gavin Enright

stopped 21 shots in a full game effort, while Bismarck’s John Roberts saved 26 of 28 that the Bears sent his way.

The Bears continue their Showcase tournament today with a 1:30 p.m.

ADT puck drop against the Aberdeen (South Dakota) Wings at the Schwan arena.

Kenai River’s Showcase schedule also includes Friday and Saturday games against the Shreveport (Louisiana) Mudbugs and the Brookings (South Dakota) Blizzard.

Wednesday

Bobcats 4, Brown Bears 2 Bismarck 1 3 0 Brown Bears 0 1 1

—4 —2

1st Period — 1. Bismarck, Walinski (Stacho, Johannes), PP, 2:59. Penalties — Kenai River 2 for 4:00, Bismarck 1 for 2:00.

2nd Period — 2. Bismarck, Malinski (unassisted), PP, 2:16; 3. Kenai River, Krajnik (unassisted), PP, 6:51; 4. Bismarck, Chladek (Pollock), PP, 12:33; 5.

Bismarck, Olson (Johannes, Marti), 19:43. Penalties — Kenai River 3 for 6:00; Bismarck 1 for 2:00.

3rd Period — 6. Kenai River, Ritchie (Daly), 15:50.

Penalties — Kenai River 1 for 2:00; Bismarck 3 for 8:00.

Shots — Kenai River 5-11-12—28. Bismarck 12-85—25.

Goalies — Kenai River, Enright (25 shots, 21 saves); Bismarck, Roberts (28 shots, 26 saves).

Power plays — Kenai River 1 for 4; Bismarck 3 for 5.

Voit propels Yankees to victory over Red Sox

By The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Luke Voit hit two homers off David Price, Miguel Andujar popped another one barely into the right-field seats and the New York Yankees stalled Boston’s division-clinching celebration by beating the Red Sox 10-1 on Wednesday night.

Luis Severino (18-8) pitched seven innings of one-run ball, and the Yankees had no need for All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman on the day they activated him from the disabled list. Chapman had been out since Aug. 21 with left knee tendinitis.

Mookie Betts had two strikeouts and no hits in his return to Boston’s lineup. He pulled a possible grand slam just foul in the ninth before grounding into a game-ending double play.

The AL MVP contender sat out Tuesday after injuring his left side two days earlier, but came back to bat leadoff as the designated hitter.

The Yankees will try to send Boston packing Thursday with the AL East still undecided.

The Red Sox lead the division by 9 1/2 games and entered this three-game series needing one victory to lock up the division.

New York maintained a 2 1/2-

game lead over Oakland for the fourth to back Brett Anderson (4- cluding a four-game series begin- nings on his 33rd birthday and Je- Gonsalves threw six scoreless in5), who pitched 6 2/3 sharp in- ning Thursday night in Atlanta. sus Aguilar hit a three-run homer nings, and Minnesota pounded Detop AL wild card. nings. Three relievers finished the four-hitter as Oakland’s 14th shutDODGERS 5, ROCKIES 2 out of the season took just 2 hours, LOS ANGELES (AP) — 23 minutes.

Pinch-hitter Yasiel Puig slugged a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the INDIANS 4, WHITE SOX 1 seventh inning that sent Los AnCLEVELAND (AP) — Jason geles past Colorado to increase its Kipnis hit a grand slam with one NL West lead to 2½ games.

Walker Buehler struck out a out in the ninth inning and Clevecareer-high 12 and the Dodgers land beat Chicago.

Kipnis hit a 3-2 pitch from Ian completed a three-game sweep of the second-place Rockies, giving Hamilton into the right field seats the defending NL champions their for his 1,000th career hit and was largest division lead this season. doused with buckets of water by They outscored Colorado 16-6 in his teammates as he conducted a postgame television interview. the series.

The AL Central champions After falling into a 2-0 hole in a 36-pitch first inning, Buehler were held to two hits through eight settled down. The rookie allowed innings before their comeback. three hits and one walk over six innings, and neither run he gave up PHILLIES 4, METS 0 was earned.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins became the seventhATHLETICS 10, ANGELS 0 fastest player to hit 50 career home OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — runs and Philadelphia beat New Stephen Piscotty hit a three-run York to keep pace in the NL East homer and matched his career high race.

Zach Eflin and five relievwith five RBIs, and Oakland beat Los Angeles to snap a three-game ers combined on a six-hitter and Odubel Herrera added two-run skid.

Oakland moved within four homer for the Phillies. They won games of first-place Houston in the consecutive series for the first time AL West and stayed 5 1/2 ahead of since July 25 and stayed 5 1/2 streaking Tampa Bay for the sec- games behind division-leading Atlanta. ond wild card.

Seven of Philadelphia’s final 11 Jed Lowrie and Piscotty each hit a two-run double in a six-run games are against the Braves, in-

Seward netters gain semifinals Staff report Peninsula Clarion

The Seward Seahawks wrapped up a successful weekend of play at the Valdez Invitational tournament with a run into the semifinal round.

Seward won each of its round-robin games except one, a loss against host Valdez, to finish in a three-way tie with North Pole and Valdez following pool play, but Seward was

seeded third in the Gold bracket. The Seahawks won two out of four single games in pool play.

Seward faced off with North Pole in the semifinal contest, ultimately coming up short as the Patriots advanced to face Valdez in the final.

The Seahawks also placed Ashley Jackson, Coral Petrosius and Allie Toloff on the alltournament team.

Cuban to donate $10M after probe

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has agreed to contribute $10 million to help further the cause of women in sports and raise awareness about domestic violence after an investigation released Wednesday substantiated numerous incidents of sexual harassment and improper workplace conduct within the franchise going back more than 20 years.

Investigators hired by the outspoken billionaire said there was no evidence to show Cuban knew of the most explosive allegations involving former team president Terdema Ussery. But the report faulted Cuban for not firing two employees when there were clear signs he should have.

The report was made public some seven months after Sports Illustrated detailed years of examples of a hostile workplace for women on the business side of the team.

Anne Milgram, one of the lead investigators and former attorney general in New Jersey, said Cuban didn’t know many

details of allegations because he was rarely in the club’s business office. It is housed away from the home arena and basketball operations.

But when some issues were brought to Cuban’s attention, he erred by not acting swiftly, the report said.

In one case, a successful ticket salesman wasn’t fired after surveillance video showed a used condom slipping out of his pants.

Years earlier, Cuban had been told pornography was found on the employee’s computer, and Cuban warned him that he would be fired it happened again.

When told about the condom, Cuban was not aware of any further issues with pornography on the computer and wrote to Ussery, “Don’t make a bigger issue out of it than it is.”

The employee wasn’t fired until three years later after other issues came up, including with a new female employee.

In another case, Cuban didn’t fire team website reporter Earl Sneed after learning of a second domestic violence allegation against him. The accuser was another Mavericks employee. Sneed was fired after the SI report.

in Milwaukee’s victory over Cincinnati.

Manny Pina also had a threerun shot and Aguilar finished with four RBIs. They helped the Brewers boost their lead for the top NL wild card to three games over St. Louis.

BRAVES 7, CARDINALS 3

ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Touki Toussaint pitched into the sixth inning and NL East-leading Atlanta beat St. Louis to snap a four-game skid.

The Braves have a magic numMARINERS 9, ASTROS 0 ber of six over Philadelphia to HOUSTON (AP) — Robinson clinch their first division title since 2013. St. Louis, which had won Cano drove in three runs, Kyle three straight, leads Colorado by Seager, Mitch Haniger and Guill1½ games for the second wild card. ermo Heredia homered and seven pitchers combined for a five-hitter in Seattle’s victory over Houston.

DIAMONDBACKS 9, The Mariners took two of three CUBS 0 in the series from AL West-leading PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Houston.

Walker and Chris Owings homered off Cole Hamels, and Robbie Ray RAYS 9, RANGERS 3 held Chicago Cubs to one hit over ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — six innings in Arizona’s victory.

Walker and Owings were part Tommy Pham homered twice and of a Diamondbacks lineup that fea- extended his on-base streak to 21 tured only two regulars in the field games and late-surging Tampa Bay — Nick Ahmed and Ketel Marte. completed a three-game sweep of The group did most of its damage Texas.

The Rays have won 14 of 17 against Hamels (9-10), who had yet to lose a start since joining the games in September. They have Cubs via trade from Texas on July 11 remaining and are 5 1/2 games behind Oakland for the American 27.

League’s second wild card.

BREWERS 7, REDS 0 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gio Gonzalez pitched six smooth in-

troit’s pitching.

Gabriel Moya started for Minnesota, but was replaced by Gonsalves in the second inning, marking the sixth time this season the Twins used an “opening pitcher.” Gonsalves (1-2) allowed one hit and a walk while striking out four.

PIRATES 2, ROYALS 1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Archer pitched seven strong innings, and Pittsburgh beat Kansas City to complete a three-game sweep.

Archer (5-8) allowed one run on six hits with eight strikeouts and one walk. The Pirates remain marooned in fourth place in the NL Central despite a five-game winning streak.

ORIOLES 2, BLUE JAYS 1 BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie DJ Stewart hit his first major league home run and Baltimore used five pitchers to beat Toronto.

PADRES 8, GIANTS 4

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wil Myers and Freddy Galvis homered, Robbie Erlin pitched five solid TWINS 8, TIGERS 2 innings and San Diego beat San DETROIT (AP) — Stephen Francisco.

Scoreboard baseball National League

East Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta 84 68 .553 — Philadelphia 78 73 .517 5½ Washington 77 75 .507 7 New York 70 82 .461 14 Miami 59 92 .391 24½ Central Division Chicago 89 63 .586 — Milwaukee 87 66 .569 2½ St. Louis 84 69 .549 5½ Pittsburgh 77 74 .510 11½ Cincinnati 65 88 .425 24½ West Division Los Angeles 85 68 .556 — Colorado 82 70 .539 2½ Arizona 79 74 .516 6 San Francisco 72 81 .471 13 San Diego 61 92 .399 24 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta 7, St. Louis 3 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Mets 0 Pittsburgh 2, Kansas City 1 Milwaukee 7, Cincinnati 0 San Diego 8, San Francisco 4 Arizona 9, Chicago Cubs 0 L.A. Dodgers 5, Colorado 2 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets (Vargas 6-9) at Washington (Scherzer 17-7), 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Reed 0-2) at Miami (Brigham 0-2), 3:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Velasquez 9-11) at Atlanta (Gausman 10-10), 3:35 p.m.

American League

East Division

W L Pct GB z-Boston 103 49 .678 — New York 93 58 .616 9½ Tampa Bay 85 66 .563 17½ Toronto 69 83 .454 34 Baltimore 44 108 .289 59 Central Division x-Cleveland 85 66 .563 — Minnesota 71 81 .467 14½ Detroit 61 91 .401 24½ Chicago 59 92 .391 26 Kansas City 52 100 .342 33½ West Division Houston 95 57 .625 — Oakland 91 61 .599 4 Seattle 84 68 .553 11 Los Angeles 75 77 .493 20 Texas 64 88 .421 31 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division Wednesday’s Games Minnesota 8, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 9, Texas 3 Baltimore 2, Toronto 1 N.Y. Yankees 10, Boston 1 Pittsburgh 2, Kansas City 1 Cleveland 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Seattle 9, Houston 0 Oakland 10, L.A. Angels 0 Thursday’s Games L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 2-1) at Oakland (Jackson 5-3), 11:35 a.m.

Boston (Rodriguez 12-4) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 12-5), 3:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (TBD) at Toronto (Gaviglio 3-8), 3:07 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Shields 7-16) at Cleveland (Tomlin 1-5), 3:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Lopez 2-4) at Detroit (Boyd 9-12), 3:10 p.m.

All Times ADT

Twins 8, Tigers 2 Min. 040 200 020 —8 11 0 Det. 000 000 002 —2 4 1 Moya, Gonsalves (2), Reed (8), Busenitz (9) and Astudillo; Turnbull, Farmer (5), Hall (6), Hardy (8) and McCann. W_Gonsalves 1-2. L_Turnbull 0-1.

Rays 9, Rangers 3 T.B. 031 400 010 —9 16 0 Tex. 001 101 000 —3 7 2 Castillo, Yarbrough (2), Kittredge (6), Faria (7), Nuno (9) and Sucre, Ciuffo; Mendez, Springs (4), Pelham (7), Colon (8), Martin (9) and C.Perez, Chirinos. W_Yarbrough 15-5. L_Mendez 2-2. HRs_Tampa Bay, Pham 2 (5). Texas, Beltre (13).

Orioles 2, Blue Jays 1 Tor. 000 000 010 —1 4 1 Bal. 001 000 10x —2 6 0 Estrada, Barnes (7), Mayza (7), Tepera (8) and Maile, D.Jansen; Yacabonis, Wright Jr. (5), Castro (7), Scott (8), Givens (9) and Wynns. W_Wright Jr. 4-2. L_Estrada 7-13. Sv_Givens (8). HRs_ Toronto, McKinney (5). Baltimore, Stewart (1).

Indians 4, White Sox 1 Chi. 000 001 000 —1 5 0 Cle. 000 000 004 —4 5 2 Covey, Fry (7), Minaya (8), Frare (9), I.Hamilton (9) and K.Smith; Carrasco, Miller (7), Hand (8), Cimber (9), O.Perez (9) and Gomes. W_O.Perez 1-1. L_Frare 0-1. HRs_Chicago, Palka (26).

Cleveland, Kipnis (17).

Yankees 10, Red Sox 1 Bos. 000 010 000 — 1 9 1 N.Y. 030 104 02x —10 11 0 Price, Kelly (6), Velazquez (6), W.Cuevas (8) and Leon; Severino, Holder (8), Sheffield (9) and G.Sanchez. W_Severino 18-8.

L_Price 15-7. HRs_New York, Voit 2 (9), Andujar (25).

Mariners 9, Astros 0 Sea. 300 021 210 —9 11 0 Hou. 000 000 000 —0 5 0 Festa, Lawrence (2), Warren (5), Armstrong (6), Duke (7), Grimm (8), Elias (9) and Zunino; Keuchel, Peacock (6), Deetz (7), Perez (7), Devenski (9) and Maldonado, Stassi. W_Lawrence 1-0.

L_Keuchel 11-11. HRs_Seattle, Heredia (5), Seager (22), Haniger (26).

Athletics 10, Angels 0 L.A. 000 000 000 — 0 4 1 Oak. 000 630 10x —10 10 0 Pena, Bridwell (5), Despaigne (6), McGuire (8) and Hudson; B.Anderson, Dull (7), Montas (8), Brooks (9) and Lucroy, B.Taylor.

W_B.Anderson 4-5. L_Pena 3-5.

HRs_Oakland, Piscotty (25).

Fillmyer, Flynn (8) and S.Perez; Archer, Ri.Rodriguez (8), F.Vazquez (9) and Cervelli. W_Archer 5-8. L_Fillmyer 3-2. Sv_F. Vazquez (35). HRs_Kansas City, Mondesi (10). Pittsburgh, Frazier (9).

Braves 7, Cardinals 3 S.L. 000 011 010 —3 8 1 Atl. 000 230 11x —7 7 0 Flaherty, Shreve (5), Mayers (6), Webb (7), Cecil (8) and Molina; Toussaint, Venters (6), Biddle (7), Carle (8), Minter (9) and Flowers.

W_Toussaint 2-1. L_Flaherty 8-8.

HRs_St. Louis, Bader (12). Atlanta, Flowers (8), Freeman (23).

Phillies 4, Mets 0 N.Y. 000 000 000 —0 6 1 Phi. 100 210 00x —4 7 2 Syndergaard, Blevins (5), Sewald (6), T.Peterson (7) and Nido; Eflin, Avilan (6), Arano (7), Morgan (8), Loup (9), Neshek (9) and Ramos.

W_Eflin 11-7. L_Syndergaard 12-4.

HRs_Philadelphia, Hoskins (32), Herrera (22).

Brewers 7, Reds 0 Cin. 000 000 000 —0 2 0 Mil. 103 003 00x —7 7 0 Harvey, Wisler (6), Stephens (8) and Barnhart, Federowicz; G.Gonzalez, Knebel (7), Guerra (8), Peralta (9) and Pina. W_G. Gonzalez 9-11. L_Harvey 7-9.

HRs_Milwaukee, Pina (9), Aguilar (33).

D-Backs 9, Cubs 0 Chi. 000 000 000 —0 1 1 Ari. 400 003 02x —9 12 1 Hamels, Norwood (7), Maples (7), Webster (8) and Contreras; Ray, Ziegler (7), Hirano (8), Chafin (9) and Mathis. W_Ray 6-2. L_ Hamels 9-10. HRs_Arizona, Owings (4), Walker (3), Mathis (1).

Padres 8, Giants 4 S.F. 030 000 010 —4 8 0 S.D. 050 000 03x —8 10 1 Stratton, P.Johnson (4), Okert (5), Blach (6) and Hundley; Erlin, Stock (6), Wingenter (7), Stammen (8), Maton (9) and Mejia.

W_Erlin 4-7. L_Stratton 10-10.

HRs_San Francisco, Garcia (3).

San Diego, Galvis (12), Myers (11).

Dodgers 5, Rockies 2 Col. 200 000 000 —2 4 0 L.A. 010 010 30x —5 5 2 Ty.Anderson, Oberg (7), Rusin (7), Oh (8), McGee (8) and Iannetta; Buehler, P.Baez (7), Ferguson (7), Maeda (8), Alexander (8), K.Jansen (9) and Grandal. W_ Ferguson 7-2. L_Oberg 7-1. Sv_K. Jansen (36). HRs_Los Angeles, Puig (22), Kemp (20).

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Pirates 2, Royals 1 K.C. 001 000 000 —1 6 0 Pit. 010 010 00x —2 9 1

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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Atlanta U. FC New York NYC FC Columbus Philadelphia Montreal D.C. United New England Toronto FC Chicago Orlando City

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WESTERN CONFERENCE S. Kansas City 15 7 6 51 54 34 14 6 8 50 47 37 FC Dallas Los Angeles FC 13 7 8 47 55 43 13 8 8 47 44 42 Portland Real Salt Lake 13 10 6 45 49 47 Seattle 13 10 5 44 37 29 Vancouver 11 10 7 40 46 54 LA Galaxy 10 11 8 38 54 59 Houston 8 13 7 31 47 43 Minnesota United 9 16 3 30 40 55 Colorado 6 16 6 24 31 53 4 17 8 20 45 61 San Jose NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Wednesday, September 19 Portland 3, Columbus 2 Atlanta United FC 4, San Jose 3 Philadelphia 1, Seattle 0 Saturday, September 22 San Jose at Los Angeles FC, 11:30 a.m.

Toronto FC at New York, 1 p.m.

Real Salt Lake at Atlanta United FC, 3 p.m.

Chicago at New England, 3:30 p.m.

Colorado at Columbus, 3:30 p.m.

Houston at Orlando City, 3:30 p.m.

New York City FC at Montreal, 3:30 p.m.

Portland at Minnesota United, 4 p.m.

All Times ADT

transactions BASEBALL American League NEW YORK YANKEES — Reinstated LHP Aroldis Chapman from the 10-day DL. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Sent RHP Logan Shore to Detroit to complete an earlier trade.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Extended their player development contract with Everett (NWL) through the 2021-2022 season.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Selected RHP Allen Webster from Iowa (PCL). Transferred RHP Brandon Morrow to the 60-day DL. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Reinstated LHP Aaron Loup from the 10-day DL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Placed OF Gregory Polanco on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Saturday.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed RB Jalen Simmons to the practice squad and LB Joe Walker from Philadelphia’s practice squad.

DETROIT LIONS — Released LB Alex Barrett from the practice squad. Signed CB DeShawn Shead. Signed WR Keon Hatcher to the practice squad.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released CB Deante Burton. Acti-

vated RB Aaron Jones from the exempt list.

LOS ANGELES RAMS — Activated OG Jamon Brown. Signed WR KhaDarel Hodge from the practice squad and DL Marcus Martin and QB Brandon Allen to the practice squad.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Waived DT David Parry. Signed DT Tom Johnson.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DB Cyrus Jones. Released RB Kenjon Barner.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Placed C Jon Halapio on injured reserve. Released FB Shane Smith.

Signed FB Elijhaa Penny from Arizona’s practice squad. Claimed WR Stacy Coley off waivers from Minnesota.

NEW YORK JETS — Waived WR ArDarius Stewart.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned LW Tyler Steenbergen, RW Kelly Klima and D Jordan Gross, Jacob Graves, Jalen Smereck and Kevin Ekman-Larsson to Tucson (AHL). Assigned G Ivan Prosvetov to Saginaw (OHL), G David Tendeck to Vancouver (WHL), D Kevin Bahl and Noel Hoefenmayer to Ottawa (OHL), D Dennis Busby to Flint (OHL), C Liam Kirk to Peterborough (OHL) and C Nate Schnarr to Guelph (OHL). Assigned F Jan Jenik to Bili Tygri Liberec (Extraliga-Czech Republic).

BUFFALO SABRES — Signed F Sam Reinhart to a two-year contract.

DALLAS STARS — Signed C Ty Dellandrea to a three-year, entrylevel contract.

LOS ANGELES KINGS — Assigned F Aidan Dudas, F Nathan Dunkley, G Jacob Ingham, D Michal Ivan, D Markus Phillips, F Akil Thomas, F Matthew Villalta to junior teams.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Assigned F Gabriel Fortier to BaieComeau (QMJHL), F Jackson Leppard to Prince George (WHL), F Mathew MacDougall to Windsor (OHL), F Chase Wouters to Saskatoon (WHL), F Walter Flower to Halifax (QMJHL), D Montana Onyebuchi to Everett (WHL) and D Radim Salda to Saint John (QMJHL).

COLLEGE CLAYTON STATE — Named Ayumi Deyton graduate assistant trainer.

CONCORDIA (N.Y.) — Named Jalen Heath director of men’s basketball operations and Kenneth Miller assistant men’s basketball coach.

FLAGLER — Named Matt Green senior associate director of athletics/internal operations.

GEORGE MASON — Signed assistant vice president/director of athletics Brad Edwards to a fiveyear contract extension through the 2023 academic year.

HAMILTON — Named Stephanie Hartquist softball coach.

NEW MEXICO — Named Vicky Maes assistant women’s tennis coach.

RUTGERS — Named Franco Castro assistant men’s golf coach.

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Pigskin Pick‘em Baker Mayfield vs. Sam Darnold? Sorry, not this Thursday night

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e sure have been waiting for this Thursday night showcase. Top overall draft pick Baker Mayfield vs. No. 3 selection Sam Darnold, a mano a mano between the rookie quarterbacks.

Oh, wait. Mayfield is a bench jockey in Cleveland right now, while Darnold is winging touchdowns and interceptions for the Jets.

Enthusiasm peaked after Darnold destroyed Detroit in New York’s opener, then came to a near halt when he struggled against Miami. The Browns have a developing defense led by the NFL’s No. 1 draft choice in 2017, Myles Garrett. If Darnold can stay upright and cool, New York could win.

But that’s hardly the history for the Jets. You know, just when things are looking up ...

The Jets, ranked 21st in the AP Pro32, are 3-point underdogs to No. 26 Cleveland. That’s the value of a field goal, or three extra points. Maybe in the Browns’ case, we shouldn’t go there considering what happened in New Orleans with all the flubbed kicks.

Of course, they have a new kicker — and will get their first win of the century. Well, not quite that long.

BROWNS, 17-16 KNOCKOUT POOL

Yes, we survived with the Rams after the Saints let us down in Week 1. Can’t ignore that huge spread in Minnesota, so the VIKINGS are the choice.

P ro P ick ’E m B arry W ilner

No. 20 San Francisco (plus 6 1-2) at No. 4 Kansas City

No. 14 Los Angeles Chargers (plus 7) at No. 1 Los Angeles Rams

matchup.

SAINTS, 28-27 No. 29 New York Giants (plus 6) at No. 28 Houston Now Eli has to avoid J.J. and Jadeveon? SACK ALERT!!!

TEXANS, 20-9

This line appears a bit low given No. 27 Oakland (plus 3) at the Niners’ struggles at times with the No. 13 Miami Remember when La La Land had lowly Lions. Like the Ma-HOME-s no NFL teams?

Dolphins are one of league’s most team here.

RAMS, 22-17 pleasant surprises and remain unbeatBEST BET: CHIEFS, 31-20 en.

DOLPHINS, 24-17 No. 17 Chicago (minus 6) at No. 18 Pittsburgh (minus 2) at No. 31 Arizona No. 8 Tampa Bay, Monday night No. 10 Cincinnati (plus 3) at Some will tell you the desert has no No. 12 Carolina Obviously, the oddsmakers don’t team this year. believe in FitzMagic. Against this Bengals are one of league’s most BEARS, 12-10 leaky secondary and turnover-prone pleasant surprises and don’t remain opponent, we do. unbeaten.

No. 24 Indianapolis (plus 6) at UPSET SPECIAL: BUCS, 30-26 PANTHERS, 22-20 No. 7 Philadelphia No. 32 Buffalo (plus 17) at No. 3 Minnesota

Looks like Carson Wentz will be back for Eagles, but don’t expect too much so soon.

Buffalo once was an even bigger EAGLES, 23-19 underdog at 17½ points vs. Miami in 1985. Dolphins won 28-0.

No. 15 New Orleans (plus 3) at FYI, 80 teams have been 16-point No. 9 Atlanta or more underdogs and, forgetting the spread, went 5-75 on the scoreboard.

Saints are struggling, Falcons are VIKINGS, 28-0 banged up. Key early NFC South

Return of the Orange Crush. This could be defensive gem.

RAVENS, 17-16 No. 19 Dallas (minus 1) at No. 25 Seattle Cowboys can rush QB, Seahawks can’t protect QB. Seems simple.

COWBOYS, 18-6 No. 5 New England (minus 6 1-2) at No. 30 Detroit Will Belichick go easy on former assistant Patricia in prime time?

Doubtful.

PATRIOTS 27-17 No. 23 Tennessee (no line) at No. 2 Jacksonville

Just when we were ready to make Jags the BEST BET, there’s no line.

JAGUARS, 26-9 No. 6 Green Bay (minus 3) at 2018 RECORD No. 22 Washington Last Week: Against spread (9-6).

We now are sure even a hobbled A- Straight up (9-6-1) Season Totals: Against spread (17Rod is an elite quarterback. But that 13-1). Straight up: (19-11-2) secondary is woeful.

Best Bet: 1-1 against spread, 2-0 PACKERS, 30-28 straight up Upset special: 1-1 against spread, No. 11 Denver (plus 5) at 0-1-1 straight up No. 16 Baltimore

Pats tempering expections in 1st week with WR Gordon

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Josh Gordon arrived at a Patriots’ team facility that was abuzz with excitement about what he could potentially bring to their depleted receiving group.

There was also just as strong a sentiment in the building to

keep any lofty expectations in check — at least for now.

Gordon practiced with the Patriots for the first time Wednesday since being traded by the Browns on Monday.

New England worked out a deal with Cleveland for the embattled receiver about 48 hours after the Browns announced their intention to cut ties with

him, saying they had “reached a point where we feel it’s best to part ways and move forward.”

It never came to that, with the Patriots offering a fifthround pick for a freakishly athletic player on the field, who often has been less than dependable off it.

Gordon has been suspended multiple times by the NFL for vi-

olations of its drug policies since being drafted by the Browns in 2012. He missed the entire 2015 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy and hasn’t come close to duplicating his AllPro 2013 season, in which he had 87 receptions for 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns.

He’s appeared in only 11 games since then.

It may be why coach Bill Belichick remained coy Wednesday morning when asked about what Gordon could add to New England’s offense, saying that the trade was yet to be finalized.

An hour later Gordon took the practice field wearing the No. 10 jersey once occupied by former Patriots backup quarter-

back Jimmy Garoppolo, who was traded to San Francisco last season.

Gordon was a limited participant in practice with a hamstring issue and didn’t speak with the media afterward.

But his new teammates said he has been welcomed with open arms. It’s up to him to fit in on a team that demands discipline.

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

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What’s Happening Events and Exhibitions n The Kenai Fine Art Center presents its September exhibit, “Harvest Art Auction.” The exhibit opens Sept. 6 with a First Thursday preview of the art available at the annual Harvest Art Auction event. Silent bidding on the pieces opens on Sept. 6. The finale is the Harvest Art Auction event on Saturday, Sept. 29. Auction tickets are available for purchase.

For more information, call 283-7040. n ARTspace Drawer is on display at the Soldotna Library, the first annual collection of locally created 2D art. The first of its kind in Alaska, this display is made possible by a partnership between Soldotna Rotary, ARTspace Inc., and the Soldotna Public Library. n Kenai Performers present a murder mystery dinner theatre titled, “Girls’ Night Out,” by D’Ann and Rick Artis, directed by Terri Zopf-Schoessler, on Sept. 21 and 22. The event will take place at the Kenai Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Ticket prices $45 per person. Show rating PG. Menu includes: Antipasto platter, salad, pasta with homemade beef meatballs and dessert.

There will also be gluten and vegetarian options. No-host bar by the Upper Deck. Tickets available at River City Books, Kenai Senior Center, Curtain Call Consignment Boutique, and The Flats Bistro. For more information call 398-4205. n Kenai Performers will be holding open auditions for “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” on Sept. 28, starting at 6 p.m. and finishingat 9 p.m. and on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auditions are open to youth age 8 and above and adults. Please arrive 20minutes early to complete paperwork. All youth under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.You don’t have to prepare anything in advance or attend both days of auditions. Please wear comfortable clothing to movearound in and bring your own water bottle.

Location: 44045 Kalifornsky Beach Road (backside of Subway). Performancedates are Feb. 21-24, Feb. 28 and March 1-3. For more information Call Terri at 252-6808 or Donna at 398-4205.

Entertainment n Vagabond Inn Live Music K-Beach Rd. —Shuffledawgs Saturday Sept. 22 at 9 p.m.

—Troubadour North Friday Sept. 28 at 9 p.m. n Veronica’s in Old Town Kenai has Open Mic from 6-8 p.m.

Friday. Call Veronica’s at 283-2725. n The Alaska Roadhouse Bar and Grill hosts open horseshoe tournaments Thursday nights at the bar on Golddust Drive. For more information, call 262-9887. n Acapulco, 43543 Sterling Highway in Soldotna, has live music at 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting at 5 p.m. n A bluegrass jam takes place on the first Sunday of the month at from 1-4 p.m. at the Mount Redoubt Baptist Church on South Lovers Loop in Nikiski. n An all acoustic jam takes place every Thursday. The jam takes place at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on the first Thursday of the month, and at the Kenai Senior Center during the rest of the month. Jam starts at 6:30 p.m. n AmVets Post 4 has reopened in its brand new building on Kalifornsky Beach across from Jumpin’ Junction. Eligible veterans and their families are invited to stop by to find out more about AmVets and their involvement in the Veteran community. For members and invited guests, Friday night dance to “Running with Scissors,” and Saturday Burn your own steak and karaoke with Cowboy Don. n Odie’s Deli in Soldotna has live music Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Pub Quiz night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. n The Bow bar in Kenai has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays

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By Lori Lindsay, Soldotna I didn’t know my life could change, I didn’t know it needed to.

But you were an unexpected miracle That opened up my eyes.

You filled my heart with joy and love A depth I’d never known You gave me that sweet title “mother” I thought I’d never hear.

But why then God, the bliss so brief?

Why did you call him home?

To leave me barren and alone, A grief to bare, my own.

It could have turned my heart to stone It could have made me bitter.

But I choose gratitude for having known you If only for a while I will not see you run and play I will not see you grow I will not see you go to school I will not see you marry But I will smell your sweet soft scent And I will hear you coo And I will see you smile at me And that will never fade God’s plan for us is never clear The path we walk is hard So many lessons here to learn Before we go back home But will we cling to bitterness and curse the rocky road?

Or will we savor gratitude for tender mercies shown?

Poems must include the writer’s name, phone number and address. They should be kept to no more than 300 words. Submission of a poem does not guarantee publication. Poems may be e-mailed to news@peninsulaclarion. com, faxed to 283-3299, delivered to the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay Road or mailed to P.O. Box 3009, Kenai, AK 99611.

Entertainment

Homer Doc Fest turns 15

A sign advertising the annual Homer Documentary Film Festival hangs on the side of the Homer Theatre Wednesday in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

By Megan Pacer Homer News

Hold onto your popcorn, it’s time to talk docs. The Homer Documentary Film Festival is coming to a theater near you — well, the only theater near you — starting tonight.

Now in its 15th year, the festival brings nine documentaries sourced from all over the country and Canada to the Homer Theatre for a full week of entertainment and enlightenment.

Those are the goals of festival organizer Jamie Sutton, who also owns the

theater. He picks documentaries he thinks people will enjoy, but that will also teach them something they might not have known otherwise. His biggest goal, however, remains to have people walking out the door excited to come back the next year.

“I think this is one of the most fun things to do,” Sutton said. “For anyone to do, anywhere, but especially in Homer.”

Asked why it’s special to hold the festival in Homer, Sutton said it’s “because there’s so many people that give a damn, you know? And they’re interested, and their brains are firing on all cylinders. And they want to know stuff.”

This year’s selection includes two very publicized and talked about films: “Won’t You be my Neighbor?” and “RBG.” The former details the life and work of Fred Rogers, originator and host of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” while the latter follows the rise of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Sutton called these “classic biography documentaries done by really good storytellers.”

Other selections include “Three Identical Strangers,” the story of triplets sepSee DOC, page B2

“UFO” — If you’re looking for engaging sci-fi, look elsewhere R eeling It In C hris J enness I’ve always been a big science fiction fan, but lately I’ve been really into a subset of that genre, the so-called “hard” science fiction. This designation is more than just an attempt by nerds to feel superior – it’s a way to separate stories like “Star Wars” – basically fantasies in space, from stuff like “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Or, as my wife would say, boring science fiction. That’s not to say that I don’t like both kinds. In fact, this week my plan was to review “The Predator,” a silly-looking sequel that definitely falls into the “soft” sci-fi category.

This weekend turned out to be busier than expected, however, so I chose a new film that I could watch at home. “UFO” was a movie I’d seen a print ad for, but knew virtually nothing about, other than that it classifies as “hard” sci-fi. Let’s just say my wife might have just been right this time.

“UFO” is a triple-threat: ponderous, dull, and cheaply made. It makes me sad

to say it, as the root of the story is interesting, but even an intriguing premise can’t save this snooze-fest. The story, based on a small kernel of truth, goes like this. One day at an international airport in Cleveland, a couple dozen people report seeing a mysterious saucer-like craft hovering approximately 2,000 feet over the runway. It flashed a couple of lights, sent out a couple of high-frequency chirps, and disappeared.

This incident is based on a similar incident that happened in Chicago a few years ago — one that has never been sufficiently explained, and is similar to other events at different airports around the world. “UFO” uses that event as a springboard to tell the tale of a thoroughly unlikeable math student at the nearby university who takes it upon himself, using his amazing math skills, to disprove the official explanation and crack a hidden code hidden in the craft’s transmission. That’s pretty much the entire movie. The student, Derek, bums rides off his roommate and stands up his girlfriend in a revolving pattern over the course of the film’s 90 mintues. The biggest mystery, however, is that Derek has any friends at all, considering how completely alienating his character his. This character is sullen and moody throughout, making any time spent with him time wasted. “UFO” also

stars David Strathairn and Gillian Anderson, who I can only imagine must have owed someone a favor. Strathairn plays a concerned authority figure well, but I’m not sure what Anderson was doing. Her See UFO, page B2

Producer: DeVos play not meant as ‘cartoon or lampoon’

By MARIA DANILOVA Associated Pres

WASHINGTON — Guns in schools to protect students from grizzly bears? Betsy DeVos endured yet another rocky confirmation hearing in the Senate to become education secretary — this time on a theater stage.

In a play performed on Monday at Washington’s Arena Stage theater, about a dozen student actors from local high schools posed as frustrated Democrats and friendly Republicans to grill DeVos on the merits of public education, the role of the federal government in civil rights, and her family wealth.

“We are living in a time when people think they are looking for truth, but are being told there are alternative facts and, frankly, we are just trying to show facts,” Chris Burney, a co-producer of the show, said in an interview before the performance. “This is what was spoken, these are the words that were spoken, now that you know what the facts are, how do you engage with them?”

The play, titled simply “The Confirmation Hearing for the Secretary of Education,” was part of “American Scorecard,” a series of dramatic readings of congressional transcripts by actors. Other shows in the series have been devoted to banking, the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the U.S. election, and the confirmation of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, who later resigned.

Actors Vanessa Lock, left, as Betsy DeVos, Cole Sitilides, center, and Jenny Waxman perform in the play “The Confirmation Hearing for the Secretary of Education” in Washington’s Arena Stage theater on Monday. (AP Photo/Maria Danilova)

DeVos’ less-than-smooth performance at her confirmation hearing generated satire on television and social media and marked the start of her rocky tenure. After the hearing, two Republican senators joined the Democratic half of the Senate in voting against DeVos and it was only Vice President Mike Pence’s tie-breaking vote that secured DeVos the job.

Putting prominent public figures on the stage as part of documentary theater is not

new, said Jodi Kanter, a theatre professor at George Washington University. For instance, Anita Hill’s powerful testimony at the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas in 1991 also inspired a play.

“It can be extremely valuable to people who are trying to make sense of the current political actors and how they got to where they are and what they are up to,” Kanter said.

See PLAY, page B2

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arated at birth who find each other as young adults; “Bathtubs Over Broadway,” a muContinued from page B1 sical documentary about the world of industrial musicals (yes, they’re really a thing); “Dark Money,” an examination of the role money plays in American elections; “The King,” in which creator Eugene Jarecki drives around in Elvis Presley’s Rolls Royce and compares the late star’s trajectory to that of the United States; “On Her Shoulders,” the story of a young woman tasked with being the spokesperson for her neglected community, the Yazidi; and “Pick of the Litter,” which documents the path some puppies take to becoming guide dogs for the blind.

One film Sutton singled out for Homer specifically is “Evolution of Organic,” a film directed by Oscar nominee Mark Kitchell. It tells the story of organic farming from its roots in the 1960s all the way up to present time.

“It’s such a Homer movie,” he said. “It’s about people moving their lives off the grid and getting to it, you know getting back down to what matters in the world.”

The festival kicks off with a gala tonight at 6:15 p.m. at the theater with a barbecue dinner, after which attendees will get to watch “Won’t You be my Neighbor” and previews for all the other films. The gala costs $20 general admission and $15 for seniors, children, and members of the military or Peace Corps.

The films will be played on a rotating schedule every day from Friday to Thursday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. There are three chances to see each documentary, and four chances to see “RBG.” Each film costs $9 for general admission and $7 for seniors, military and children under 14. Passes for the entire festival are available for $65 general admission and $55 for discounted groups. The pass gets you into the festival and the gala.

“One of the nicest things about putting on a documentary film festival, is there are all these people who paid money … and they’re interested,” Sutton said. “And they walk in, and they say ‘I don’t know much about this subject, but you say it’s a good movie … so, bring it on.’ What an attitude, right?”

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. . . UFO

character seems on the verge of falling asleep in every scene. It was very strange. Alex Sharp, a Continued from page B1 young actor who’s done a few indies, is not good, especially considering he’s a Tony-award winning stage actor. Worst of all, however, is the science. It feels like a bunch of people saying words they don’t really understand. It’s all just window-dressing, and poorly conceived window-dressing at that. Needless to say, I was disappointed in this film. I like the basic concept — that normal people see odd things every day that are never fully explained, but this film was too in love with its disaffected main character and blind to the fact that he was simply not interesting or entertaining to watch.

Rather than spend another 300 words trashing on this movie that, honestly, very few of you would have ever sought out anyway, I’d like to throw a few titles your way — movies that “UFO” aspires to while failing miserably.

ARRIVAL “Arrival” was possibly my favorite film of 2016. Quiet, thoughtful, and without wall-to-wall special effects actions, many people dismissed this movie as too cerebral. For my money, however, you can’t find a better examination of the potential differences between ourselves and an alien species, especially in terms of language. “Arrival” is also a beautiful, if heartbreaking story of motherhood and an examination of time itself.

INTERSTELLAR “Interstellar” caught a little bit of a bad rap when it came out because it was Christopher Nolan’s big follow-up to his “Batman” films, but was much quieter and thoughtful. Matthew McConaughy plays an ex-astronaut living in a frighteningly possible near future where the world is on the brink of collapse due to global warming and where science is looked at with suspicion. When a nearby wormhole provides access to a neighboring galaxy, the remnants of NASA send an expedition in hopes of saving the planet. The film is at turns sad, thrilling, and thought-provoking. But ultimately, it’s uplifting — not a common trait of Nolan’s films.

CONTACT Probably the grandfather of all modern hard-science fiction films would be… well, that would be “2001.” But because some people find that movie impenetrable, I’d recommend a film that’s a little more accessible. 1997’s “Contact” was based on Carl Sagan’s one fiction novel and really explores all the different aspects of what a first contact with another species might be like. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and packed with stars, including Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughy, this is one of my favorite movies. And again, like the previous two films, it all comes down to an emotional connection at the heart of it.

Maybe that’s what “UFO” is missing. The previous three films get easy As, but “UFO” gets a generous C-.

“UFO” is rated PG-13 for adult themes and mild language.

. . . Play

DeVos’ 3½-hour hearing was condensed to under an hour, with roughly the same time Continued from page B1 given to Republican and Democratic senators. The play ended with excerpts from a speech DeVos went on to give as education secretary.

DeVos was played by a professional actress while students, selected from educational theater programs, were cast for their roles irrespective of age, gender and race of the character they were playing. Burney said that was meant to symbolize diversity and to amplify what was being said rather than who was saying it.

The play contained some of the most awkward and contentious moments of the hearing, such as DeVos suggesting that guns may help protect rural schools from grizzly bears, and her struggle to distinguish between proficiency and growth when accessing student achievement.

But the producers insist that their aim was not to criticize or ridicule, but to encourage dialogue and understanding.

“We work really hard to make it so it’s not a cartoon or lampoon, but so that everyone who’s involved and every voice that’s heard is respected, so hopefully then people can find what do we share in common,” said Burney.

“We personally did not try to paint DeVos any way, whether it’s a good or bad character,” said Henry Nieopoetter, a high school senior from Maryland. “Whatever the audience thinks they can now decide ‘cause they are now knowledgeable.”

Frank Kirmser, the Broadway producer who conceived the series, said American society has become deeply polarized. In New York, Kirmser said, she has heard people scream “Not my president” in reference to Donald Trump, “but the fact of the matter is, this is our president.”

“So I think we all really need to listen and learn and move forward accordingly,” Kirmser said.

The Education Department did not provide a comment for this story.

Emmys: An epic proposal, but winners lacking in diversity

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer

“The Proposal.” It was a 2009 movie starring Sandra Bullock, but now will forever be the informal title of the 2018 Emmys telecast, thanks to a memorable romantic gesture from Emmy-winning director Glenn Weiss — who summoned the courage to propose to his girlfriend on live TV. She said yes — thank the Lord. The stars in the audience responded with gasps (we saw you, Leslie Jones) and even tears (we saw you too, Queen Elizabeth — er, Claire Foy.) That feel-good moment — along with crowd-pleasing speeches by Henry Winkler and Betty White — lightened the mood of an evening that otherwise had a lackluster feel, and disappointed many with the lack of ethnic diversity among its winners.

Some moments we’ll be talking about: ISSUE: NOT SOLVED Nope, they sure didn’t solve it.

The Emmys began with a happy announcement — this was the most ethnically diverse group of Emmy nominees yet — and a cheeky musical nod to the diversity issue in Hollywood, a song aptly called “We Solved It!” Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon, Sterling K. Brown, Tituss Burgess and Ricky Martin, among others, sang — tongue firmly in cheek — about how far things had progressed, joined by a company of “One of Each” dancers.

But they couldn’t have known how the evening itself would progress — award after award would go to a white winner.

Presenter James Corden finally said what everyone was thinking. “Let’s get it trending: #EmmysSoWhite,” he quipped, a double reference to both Betty White, who preceded him, and the prevailing color of the evening.

The string was finally broken about halfway through when Regina King was awarded best actress in a limited series or movie for “Seven Seconds.”

DA FONZ! Sometimes it just takes a little patience to achieve your Emmy dreams — like, four decades and six nominations worth of patience.

But who’s counting? Not Henry Winkler, who bounded to the stage with delight to claim his first Emmy, more than 40 years after he was first nominated for his role as The Fonz in “Happy Days.”

The crowd rose to cheer the 72-year-old Winkler as he accepted his trophy for best supporting actor in a comedy series for HBO’s dark comedy “Barry,” joking that he was giving a speech he wrote 43 years ago.

He quoted some Hollywood advice he’d been given, that “if you stay at the table long enough, the chips come to you.”

“Tonight I got to clear the table,” he said, and then jokingly told his (adult) children: “You can go to bed now. Daddy won!”

BETTY WHITE STEALS THE SHOW If that was a feel-good moment, what do you call the sublime appearance of 96-year-old White, honored for 80 years in television?

The star of “Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” got such a huge ovation from the crowd that she quipped: “I’m just gonna quit while I’m ahead.”

“It’s incredible,” White said, “that you can stay in a career this long and still have people put up with you. I wish they did that at home.”

And she showed she wasn’t above — or beyond — a racy joke: “I want to thank Lorne Michaels for everything he’s done with me. I mean, for me,” she said of the “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer of the evening’s telecast.

POLITICS TAKES A BREAK There was surprisingly little politics in the Emmys telecast; the name “Trump” was barely if ever mentioned. But “Full Frontal” host Samantha Bee got a few digs in.

Presenting the award for best drama actor with Taraji P. Henson, Bee was asked what drama she was watching. She was off and running.

“I’ve been watching this shocking dystopian drama called ‘the news,’” Bee said.

“I’m on approximately season 9,000.

Gets darker and darker, but I can’t stop watching. You know, they really need to recast the lead.”

She suggested others might want to try, er, lighter fare.

“Just watch ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ instead,” she said. “It’s a lot more fun.”

A #METOO MOMENT

Sterling K. Brown, from left, Kristen Bell, Tituss Burgess, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, and John Legend perform on stage at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Hosts Colin Jost, left, and Michael Che speak at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Betty White, left, speaks at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Looking on from right are Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

The #MeToo movement, on the other hand, was addressed right away by hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost.

“It’s an honor being here, sharing this night with the many, many talented and creative people in Hollywood who haven’t been caught yet,” Che said, to laughs.

Jost noted that drinks were being served to the audience.

“The one thing Hollywood needs right now is people losing their inhibitions at a work function,” he quipped.

Missing from the audience was former power player Leslie Moonves, the CBS Corp. chief who was ousted last weekend over sexual misconduct allegations.

Che said one of the scariest things a Hollywood executive could hear right now is the message, “Sir, Ronan Farrow is on line one,” a reference to The New Yorker writer who has specialized in #MeToo stories, including the ones that led to Moonves’ downfall.

TALK ABOUT SEIZING THE MOMENT Glenn Weiss knows how to spice up an awards show. In fact, that’s why he won an Emmy Monday — for directing the Oscars.

But he took his talent to new heights, using his acceptance speech to pop the question to girlfriend Jan Svendsen.

He first gave tribute to his mother, who died two weeks ago, and then addressed his girlfriend. “You wonder why I don’t want to call you my girlfriend?” he asked

Svendsen. “It’s because I want to call you my wife.”

A stunned Svendsen made her way to the stage, where Weiss sank to his knee and presented her with the same ring his father gave his mother 67 years ago. Then, he asked. The answer was yes. PHEW. Jost cracked later that there were “so many guys with rings who didn’t win tonight.”

And Emmy winner John Oliver thanked Svendsen for saying yes. “This could’ve been a very different evening,” he noted.

NO PROPOSAL FOR RUSSELL AND RHYS There were two sweet victories for the FX spy drama “The Americans,” which concluded its six-season run in May with an acclaimed finale. The writing award for drama went to Joel Fields and Joseph Weisberg, and the best actor trophy went to Matthew Rhys, who played KGB agent Philip Jennings.

In his speech, Rhys acknowledged his longtime co-star and partner in life, Keri Russell, who lost out in the acting category to Foy. “I don’t have the words, I don’t have the time — neither of which would do you justice, Keri,” he said. “So thank you. More to come.”

He added that there would be no second onstage proposal that night.

“She said, ‘If you propose to me, I’ll punch you clean in the mouth.’”

Editor of The New York Review of Books out after uproar

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer

NEW YORK — The editor of The New York Review of Books has abruptly left his post following an outcry when the magazine published an essay by a former radio host accused of sexual misconduct that many deemed self-serving.

Ian Buruma, who was appointed to lead the magazine last year, is “no longer the editor,” according to Nicholas During, a publicist for The New York Review of Books. It was unclear if Buruma was fired or resigned.

The magazine came under fire last week for publishing “Reflections From a Hashtag,” an essay by Jian Ghomeshi, who has been accused of sexual assault and punching and choking women without their consent.

Critics say the 3,400-word essay had inaccuracies, minimized Ghomeshi’s actions and was an egotistical attempt to rehabilitate himself. Farrah Khan of Ryerson University wondered why the magazine gave Ghomeshi such a platform while many people affected by sexual violence are not.

Ghomeshi was acquitted in March 2016 of four counts of sexual assault and one count of choking involving three complainants. He

also apologized to a fourth complainant and signed a peace bond that saw another count of sexual assault withdrawn.

Buruma later defended publishing the essay in an interview with Slate, saying he was “no judge of the rights and wrongs of every allegation” and that the specifics of Ghomeshi’s past misconduct were not his “concern.”

Buruma contributed to the Review for more than 30 years. His books include “Their Promised Land: My Grandparents in Love and War” and “Year Zero: A History of 1945.” Buruma also taught at Bard College.

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Jealous girlfriend threatens brother-and-sister relationship prosthetics, and she ended up giving them to me to give to my sister. I don’t think my sister needs to have a prosthetic. I just thought it would be nice for the days she did decide she’d like one.

My question is, how do I tenderly give her the gift without her thinking I think she needs it? Or should I not give it to her at all?

Abigail Van Buren -- UNSURE IN THE MIDWEST DEAR UNSURE: Not knowing your sister, I can’t predict how she may react. However, the prudent way to go about it would be to mention to her that you encountered a survivor who no longer needs her prosthetic and ask if she might like to have it in her drawer. If she refuses, let it go and don’t raise the subject again.

DEAR ABBY: I have provided pastoral counseling for 25 years. When an old friend mentioned that she was out of work and couldn’t pay her mortgage, I emailed her a few job notices. In addition, I offered

some suggestions about how she could earn some income, such as teaching private golf lessons or holding an indoor yard sale.

I also gave her phone numbers for the Land Loss Prevention Project and the phone number of a bankruptcy firm. She scoffed at my suggestion of bankruptcy protection to save her home. I am perplexed. Abby, what would make a person in need say “Bankruptcy!

REALLY?” and stop speaking to me?

-- PERPLEXED IN THE SOUTH DEAR PERPLEXED: Your old friend may have been put off or frightened when you used the word “bankruptcy.” Or, she may have been expecting you to rescue her by offering her a loan instead of ways to help herself.

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Hints from Heloise

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018: This year you have the strength to break patterns and initiate an unusual idea or set of ideas. Others observe you more than you think they do. While watching you pioneer a new idea or project, their curiosity sometimes overcomes them. If you are single, your uniqueness appeals to a certain personality. You will need to accept this person’s individuality. If you are attached, you and your partner might decide to take up a new interest together. You will enjoy each other’s company more and more.

AQUARIUS adds excitement to your days.

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) HHHHH Focus on friends, associates and a common goal. Your enthusiasm seems contagious, and others easily sympathize with your thoughts and choices. You hear interesting feedback and ideas. Someone might surprise you with his or her insight. Tonight: Only where the action is.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Focus on your public image and on what you want. When you have a goal, your drive awes many people. You can be determined and direct. People will attempt to get out of your way. You know that a dear friend or loved one is cheering you on. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You could be wanting to change your focus on a certain group project. Whether or not redirection is a possibility, you certainly will fight for what you want. You have the abil-

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ity to see further into the future than certain associates can. Tonight: Try a new spot with loved ones.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You will deal best with others on an individual level. You see life from a different perspective than others do. You might have difficulty getting agreement from everyone.

Listen more and debate less. Understand where others are coming from.

Tonight: Join a loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH A friend has some news or gossip to share. Patiently wait until this person spills the beans. You could be surprised by what you hear.

You might wonder about his or her motivation for sharing this information. Try not to overthink it. Tonight: Make a final decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Your mind might be full of too many ideas and concerns. Do not panic; simply adjust your schedule where you can. Remember that you are only human. Take stock of a specific project. Ask yourself whether you can delegate more work to others. Tonight: Know when to call it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You cannot suppress your interest in someone. Even if an interaction with this person ends up in a quarrel, you have the opportunity to see how much passion resides within him or her. This information could be more important than you realize. Tonight: Let your hair down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Pace yourself, and know that you have a lot to do. You could be overwhelmed by all the choices you have. Realize that this is not the kind of day on which you’ll want to make a decision. Instead, just take

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your time; the answer will come to you. Tonight: Go for a walk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You are likely to say what is on your mind. Ultimately, you will make a difference in what goes on between you and someone else.

Your reputation for being blunt follows you, but so does your reputation for integrity. Others know that you’re well-intentioned. Tonight: Out late.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Curb your expenditures -- you will feel even more in control of your life as a result. You will note a dramatic change in how you approach a difficult situation. This variation comes from within. Share some news, or possibly even gossip, with friends. Tonight: Do some shopping.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might feel as though you need to make a change. Ask yourself what is holding you back.

You could be overly sensitive right now. Know that you need to take care of yourself. A conversation with a difficult person will be quite enlightening. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You have been unusually busy and focused as of late. You might want to let go and relax. An uncompleted matter could demand your attention. Once that situation is handled, you more than likely will experience a sense of exhilaration.

Tonight: Get as much R and R as possible.

BORN TODAY Actress Sophia Loren (1934), author George R.R. Martin (1948), artist Dale Chihuly (1941)

Recycling rules Dear Readers: We’re all into RECYCLING, but not everything is recyclable.

Here are some biggies to keep OUT of the recycle bin: • All medical waste (needles, syringes, etc.).

• Plastic shopping bags -- return these to the store.

• Food -- can attract rodents.

• Plastic-coated paper containers, such as food boxes and some fast-food cups.

• Shredded paper -- can clog the sorting equipment (put in compost instead).

• Hazardous materials, such as motor oil and ammunition.

• Plastic block foam, air-filled packaging and packing peanuts.

GETTING A FOOTHOLD ON LEMON ZEST Dear Heloise: One day I was fretting because the lemon zest I was going to use in a recipe was not fine enough. I just happened to think about my foot callous remover.

I disassembled it and scrubbed it up.

Makes the best lemon zest ever, and I’ve been cooking for 50 years. I read you in the Abilene (Texas) Reporter-News, and always get some tidbit that I can use.

-- Sharon D., Cisco, Texas Readers, let’s have a dedicated callus remover for lemon-zesting!

Try it on limes, and an orange, too! Navel oranges yield the best zest.

-- Heloise HELP FOR HUMMINGBIRDS Dear Heloise: Every day, my wife changes the sugar water in the hummingbird feeder.

The problem is wasps. They like to go there as well, and they scare the hummingbirds away.

I have a wasp trap, and the top part is supposed to hold water. I poured the day-old sugar water in there. It worked! I think the hummingbirds are happy!

-- J.G., Colorado Springs, Colo.

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DEAR ABBY: My brother and his girlfriend live together. One day I heard his ex-girlfriend had passed away suddenly, so I told him because I thought he should know. Well! His girlfriend messaged me and told me to mind my own business and stay away from my brother. She’s very jealous, and she lets it show.

They aren’t engaged or married.

What was wrong with my telling him before he read it in the news? Other people have told me I didn’t do anything wrong. My boyfriend said the same thing.

She has now threatened my relationship with them.

-- JUST LETTING HIM KNOW DEAR JUST: There was absolutely nothing wrong with giving your brother the sad news. As your brother’s sibling, if you feel there is anything he needs to know, you should say it. His girlfriend appears to be pathologically controlling. Do NOT “stay away” from him. The next time you talk with him, tell him what she said and point out that her attitude isn’t healthy for any of you.

DEAR ABBY: My sister is a survivor of breast cancer. She had a single mastectomy and wears a sports bra these days. When I asked her if she was going to get a prosthetic, she told me she doesn’t care.

Recently I met a survivor who was giving away her

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