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LeeShore Center monthly board meeting

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Successful Ice Fishers reel in the prizes

The LeeShore Center will be holding its monthly board meeting at The LeeShore Center on Wednesday, March 28. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. For further information call 2839479.

Postcard Writing Project Two students, Kaegan and Molly Koski, along with their supermom, Eva Knutson, will be hosting a Postcard Writing Project on Wednesday, March 20, from 3-5 p.m. at the Soldotna Library Community Room. All you need to do is bring yourself, a friend and kids and grandkids to write a note to legislators and ask them to STOP the deep cuts to the public education budget and SAVE OUR SCHOOLS! Visit the Facebook page for the Save Our Schools event at https:// www.facebook.com/ events/5723288666 13372/.

Trauma Workshop A Trauma Workshop will take place on March 30, 1-4 p.m. at Soldotna United Methodist Church with Trauma Specialist, Lisa Schmitter. This workshop will explain trauma and the physiological and psychological impact it can have. It will provide you with tools to regulate and begin to heal from the trauma. Traumas can be recent or from years ago. Lisa Schmitter, a trauma specialist who has 35 years experience, will share the latest research and neuro hacks for moving from PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) to Post Traumatic Growth. Visit the Facebook page for the Trauma Workshop at https:// www.facebook.com/ events/23276801341351 10/.

Kenai Peninsula Foundation Grant Cycle Opening Kenai Peninsula Foundation 2019 competitive grants cycle is open from March 6 to April 3. We are currently accepting applications. Please direct general questions to KPF’s Program Manager, Hadassah Knight, at hknight@ alaskacf.org. Please direct eligibility and technical questions about the online grant system to The Alaska Community Foundation at grants@ alaskacf.org. See EVENTS, page A3

Winners in the 22nd Trustworthy Hardware Ice Fishing Derby collect their prizes.

For 22 years, the month of February has been a time to get out of the house and into the peninsula’s winter wonderland, experience the thrill of bringing a fish up through the ice and win some fantastic prizes — all while bonding the family to the spirit of the north and its many wonders. All this is thanks to the Miller family, owners of Soldotna Trustworthy

At the first Resiliency Fair, local, state and federal agencies came together with local nonprofit and utility companies on Saturday, March 2 to share useful tips, tools and resources on being more resilient before the next disaster. Held in the wake of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Southcentral Alaska in November, the event — which took place the Peninsula Center Mall — drew a larger turnout than anticipated, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Dan Nelson said. “The turnout was amazing. And that was pretty exciting because what we are really trying to do here is take our emergency notification to the next step. So maybe our cellphone tells us there’s an earthquake or a tsunami warning, but what does that really mean and what should we do next? “So here today at the Resiliency Fair we had our volunteer organizations. Our first responders like our fire departments and National Guard are here today, and they are relating to people what those notifications really mean and

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you bring in a big fish it really encourages the kids to get out there and give it a try and they get excited,” said Knaack. However, on the last day of the derby, Feb. 28, it was Wilma Omnik who took the Women’s Division and the overall largest fish with her 5.36-pound rainbow. New to the derby this year was a catch-and-release division, which was

won by Dustin Senna — who brought through the ice and then released a 26.5-inch lake trout. Also different in this year’s derby was the absence of a division for the largest northern pike. “We’re very happy about that,” said Scott Miller in an interview with the Dispatch. “Fish & Game has done a great job with their eradi-

cation program that started a few years back and there just aren’t any pike out there to be had. So we happily eliminated that division. We went from having two to three hundred pike brought in 20 years ago, to last year only a couple and this year we won’t see any thanks to Fish & Game for doing a really good job and protecting our trout and See ICE, page A2

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how (they) should respond. It really depends on where you live what your response needs to be. If you live in the central peninsula or Homer your response will be different. And people are learning that here today, and the interest has been very encouraging,” said Nelson in an interview. Eighteen different vendors participated in the event — ranging from ham radio operators to Enstar and HEA. “Some of the skills that were learned included building your family communication plan, how do we get in contact with our family when we may be separated during a disaster, how to build your emergency kits and maintain them, disaster first-aid, ham radio operation, how to safely connect a generator to your home, sheltering for you pets, how to mitigate financial loss during disaster,” said Jade Gamble, program manager with OEM. “We have a lot of information

available, but we want people to know what to do with it, where to go for accurate and up to date information.” “Our first responders and military do a fantastic job and we can’t thank them enough,” Nelson said.

“But what we know in our community is that it comes down to the individual, the family household and extended family. That’s who needs to be prepared and have the tools for resiliency. Because if they are pre-

pared at that level, then the first responders and military can do their jobs that they train for everyday and be successful. “So being prepared to be resilient and by doing See FAIR, page A2

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salmon on the peninsula, as pike have never been indigenous here and had become a real threat to our native species,” said Miller. The traditional Ice Fishing Derby Awards ceremony was held March 8, and Miller once again was reminded why they hold the derby each year. “It’s the smiles on the kids’ faces knowing they have been introduced to great outdoors and had the thrill of bringing a fish through the ice , and the adults too who put a big effort into catching those illusive fish, that remind us all of why we are Alaskans. A lot of memories of our dad here, especially around this event which he loved getting up and going,” he said at the presentation.

According to the Derby Queen, 150 fish were brought into Soldotna Hardware & Fishing to have their photo taken and their catch posted on the standings board. “It was a big turnout this year, with a lot of kids coming in with their families and a lot of adults participating again this year. The new catch-and-release division was very popular and that was really cool to see. I caught my rainbow on the first day, but in the kids division — those guys smashed my rainbow and that was a nice fish,” said Knaack. The weather was like a roller coaster this year, making conditions challenging. “We had some nice cold days, but then it got warm and a bunch of snow that made it tough to get out on the ice some people, in-

cluding me. I learned the hard way about overflow and what to do and what not to do,” added Knaack. Sharing the Trustworthy Derby Queen crown this year was Portia. “It was a lot of fun. I’m new to fishing game, but I’ve learned a lot working here — where it’s like a family and a really good time with helping the customer our top priority,” she said. “There’s a lot to keep track of here, but I work as hard as I can to know how to help you and where to find whatever it is you need from fishing to plumbing. I’m going for the monster catch-and-release next year and I’m excited,” she said. Complete Trustworthy Ice Fishing Derby results and catches can be seen at www.soldotnahardware. com or by stopping into the store on the Sterling Highway in Soldotna.

Trustworthy Derby Queen Jazi Knaack won the employee division bringing a 3-pound rainbow from under the ice.

2-year-old Renee Chinuly wins the Cutest Fisher Award.

Weekly winners in the Ice Fish Derby collect prizes.

Wilma Omnik: Wins the women’s division & biggest fish with her 5.36-pound rainbow.

Dustin Senna collects the catch-and-release trophy for landing and releasing a 26.5-inch lake trout.

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insula and also the eastern area in Seward. “This first one was a bit of an experiment for us, but Jade did a great job in bringing it all together and crowds we saw here today and interest of the fami-

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that we know … we can go through the next natural disaster with as little loss or

damage as possible. The interest here today tells us folks are interested in our message and information and our goal is to take this fair on the road later this year and go down to Homer area in the southern pen-

Jason Bussdieker’s son gets his first fishing rod.

lies and kids shows us that it was a great success and we’re looking forward taking it on the road and hopefully making it an annual event,” Nelson said.

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Resiliency Fair vendors hand out pertinent information for disaster preparedness.

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SPEAK meeting

SPEAK (Support Group for families of children who live though disabilities) will be meeting the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Love Inc. building 44410 K-Beach Rd. Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, and care givers service providers and resource representatives are encouraged and welcome to come and participate. This is great way to connect with others through their overcoming successes as parents, grandparents, and caregivers. SPEAK is a resource-based group. Please no children, childcare is not available. Questions call 907-252-2558 or 907-953-6325.

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Soldotna Community Schools Program upcoming classes —Coffee Fundamentals: Explore the history, farm cultivation, home brewing methods and structured tastings with Declination Coffee Roasting Co. owner and head roaster Hollis Swan. Students will walk away with a vocabulary in tasting and describing coffees as well as an understanding of home brewing equipment and techniques. Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. $45 per person (includes free pound of coffee). —Survival Gardening: This is a one-day course on intensive organic gardening in our unique climate with Jackson Gardens Nursery owner Bobbie Jackson. Learn everything from planning, planting, harvesting and preserving the harvest. This class will demonstrate that anyone can grow their own vegetables, herbs, fruit, grains and flowers. Regardless of where you live, whatever the weather, experience level, garden size, finances, available time, age or physical ability. Seeds and supplies will be provided to make seed tapes and start some plants for your garden. Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. $50 per person. —Wilderness Living Skills: Learn hands-on training in the skills of wilderness living and modern survival. The focus of this class will be on clothing, fire, shelters, hazards and safety. Class will occur inside Centennial campground but will meet in the parking lot of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Saturday, March 23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. $20 per person. For more information and to registers call Soldotna Parks & Recreation at 907-714-1211.

Al-Anon support group meetings Al-Anon support group meetings are held at the Central Peninsula Hospital in the Kasilof Room (second floor) of the River Tower building on Monday at 7 p.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Park around back by the ER and enter through the River Tower entrance and follow the signs. Contact Tony Oliver at 252-0558 for more information.

—Lifeguard prep class: Nikiski Pool will be hosting a Lifeguard Prep class for those 13 years and older from March 19 through April 4 on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. This class is for anyone interested in lifeguarding or wanting to work on their water skills. —Indoor soccer: NPRSA is now registering youth ages 4th through 5th grade for Indoor Soccer. Practices will start after Spring Break and games will begin in April. For more information or to register, please call 776-8800. —Fitness classes: NPRSA has many offerings to help you meet your health goals in 2019. The following fitness classes are held at NCRC: Strong by Zumba with Samantha Pate: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.; Yoga with Lacey Stock: Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Body Blast with Lacey Stock: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. —Spin Class with Teri Langston: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. —Tuesday night log rolling: The Nikiski Pool hosts log rolling on Tuesday nights from 6:45-7:45 p.m. This FREE family-friendly event is for ages 5 and up. Come try out your skills on the key log! For more information, please call 776-8800. —NCRC Open Gym Nights: Teen Center, Monday – Friday, 2:30-8 p.m. —Full Swing Golf, Monday – Friday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

The KPC Showcase presents: “American Music, American Myth” KPC will host “American Music, American Myth” on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the McLane Commons at Kenai Peninsula College. American music, where has it been, where is it going, and how is it tied to American myth? A presentation by Mike Morgan PhD, local musician and KPC instructor. This will be followed by a panel discussion, hosted by Dave Atcheson and featuring Dr. Morgan; Dr. Alan Boraas, KPC Anthropology Professor; and Bill Tappen, 1960s concert promoter. Panelists will share tales, myths and personal stories of rock & roll history, music & fantasy, and how they influence the very idea of America.

CIRCAC scholarship deadline CIRCAC is giving away two $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school and college-age students pursuing coursework in environmental sciences or maritime technical and vocational studies. Applications can be filled in online at https://www.circac.org/outreach/scholarshipprogram/. For more information, call 907-283-7222. The deadline to apply is March 26.

“Alaskans Choose Respect” Awareness The LeeShore Center cordially invites you to join us for the 10th Annual “Alaskans Choose Respect” Awareness Event March 27 in support of state-wide efforts to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault. We will meet at noon in Kenai on the Frontage Road in front of the gazebo at Leif Hansen Park at noon and walk to the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact the Education and Training Assistant at 283-9479. Seeking host families The Central Peninsula AFS chapter is seeking host families for the 2019-20 school year. There are currently seven high school exchange students hosted by local families, and we will be sending four local students abroad next year. We have a strong organization and lots of support for host families. If you are interested in learning more, contact Eileen at 690-2779 or Laura at 394-6949.

AFS foreign exchange student dinner The 38th annual AFS foreign exchange student dinner will take place Sunday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Kenai. Meet our seven exchange students and enjoy food from their countries: Thailand, Lebanon, Holland, Tanzania, Portugal, Germany and Spain. All proceeds go to support local host families and the four Peninsula students who will study abroad next year. Tickets are $25 or $10 for kids, and are available at River City Books, the UPS store in Soldotna, or from AFS students and volunteers. Call Connie at 398-3128 for more information.

The Nikiski Community Recreation Center —Call out to local vendors: It’s time to reserve your space! Booth Space is available for the annual Family Fun in the Midnight Sun/Nikiski Days Event scheduled for Saturday, June 15. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact us early. Applications will be available online www.northpenrec.com —American Red Cross Lifeguard class: The Nikiski Pool is looking for lifeguards. Class will be held April 8 through April 12 from 5-10 p.m. For more information, call 776-8800. —Aqua Hiit: Nikiski Pool is offering a new aquatic fitness class for Heart & Lung health. This is a low-impact, instructor-led cardio and pulmonary exercise that is beginner friendly. Class is free with pool admission. Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. March 19 through May 9. For more information, please call 7768800. —Spring clean community garage sale: The annual NCRC community garage sale will be held Saturday, March 29 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Make sure to pre-register for this event. Forms can be picked up from NCRC or the Pool or they can be printed off of the website. For more information, call 776-8800 or check out our Facebook page. —NPRSA spring craft fair: The annual NPRSA spring craft fair will be held Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come see what local craftsmen and artisans have made! Vendor booths are available, but they fill up quickly so reserve your space today. Call 776-8800 for more information.

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

Women’s exercise group A women’s exercise group meets from 7:15-8 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Soldotna in the cultural hall of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Marydale Ave. It’s a free 45 minutes of aerobics and strength training geared for the “more mature” ladies in the community. Call Sally at 262-6637 for more information.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

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Join the Kenai Watershed Forum at Snug Harbor Seafoods on K-Beach for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Saturday, March 23 from 6-9 p.m. This year’s films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation.The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is a fundraiser for the Kenai Watershed Forum and a way to support our mission of working together for healthy watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula. Price is $25, includes a Cooper Landing Brew, food and fun!

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

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Kenai Alternative High School is currently scheduling interviews for our 5th Rotation. Interviews will be held the week of March 25. Classes for the 5th Rotation begin April 8. Students who are interested in scheduling an interview are asked to call the school at 335-2870 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

420-4308 —Teen Lounge, every Wednesday at 4 p.m., for middle school and high school students. Join us for PS4, board games, Nerf battles, study sessions, and other fun! Snacks provided. —Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, for children ages 18 months to 3 years. —Bouncing Babies story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for children up to 18 months. —Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, for children 3 to 5 years old. —LEGO Brick Club, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Tell your story and build a world with LEGO. Adult supervision needed for children under10. —Do you want to learn how to use a computer or the internet, but just don’t know where to start? We’re offering free courses in partnership with KPC focusing on learning how to use computers for everyday tasks such as using documents, finding information online, filling out forms, and connecting with friends and family through email or social media. Register in person at the KPC Learning Center or by phone 262-0327.

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

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

Kenai Community Library events —Lego Maker Mondays from 4-5 p.m. Why not join us to build LEGO creations based on new themes each week and inspired by children’s books! Lego Makers, Mondays from 4–5 p.m. Designed for children ages 6-12; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. —Wee Read Story Time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 0-3. Every Tuesday enjoy a program full of stories,songs, finger play and more! No registration required. —Chess Club, Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Get ready to ROOK the HOUSE every Monday! Do you like playing Chess, or would you like to learn how? The Kenai Community Library is proud to offer a casual program for chess players of all ages and levels. Chessboards will be provided. —Preschool Story Time, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 3-5. Every Wednesday enjoy a program full of stories, songs, movement and more! No registration required.

Kenai Senior Center activities The Kenai Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and are open until 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Community meals are served Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $7 suggested donation for individuals 60 or older, $14 for those under 60. Call 907-283-4156 for more information.

New Kenai River rotary meeting place Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, the Kenai River Rotary Club will meet at Siam Noodles in Soldotna. Soldotna Public Library activities For more information, contact the library at Soldotna Public Library at 262-4227. —Soldotna Library Friends Book and Art Sale, Thursday, March 28 from 2-6 p.m. Join us for great deals on books and art! All proceeds benefit the Soldotna Library Friends. Gardening for Procrastinators, —Book to Action Climate Series, Thursday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. Climate change is affecting Alaska faster than any other state in the nation. Join us for a solution oriented discussion focused on climate action and local solutions. We will begin this series by discussing the book Drawdown. The series will be held on the 4th Thursday of each month.

Ongoing events: —Free AARP Foundation Tax Aide Preparation, FREE In-Person Tax Preparation will be offered by the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program again this year at the Soldotna Library. Tax counselors will be available from early February through mid-April. Tax-aide services are for taxpayers with lower incomes, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Our volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year. Tax-aide counselors work hard to make sure you get every tax credit and deduction you’ve earned. The program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. For more information, call 907-

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

Girl Scout Reunion Tea Current and former Girl Scouts in Service Unit 941, formerly named Kalgin Service Unit on the Kenai Peninsula, are invited to a Girl Scout Reunion Tea to observe the 60th Anniversary of our Service Unit on Sunday, March 31 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Soldotna Methodist Church, Binkley Street. Bring your Scouting memorabilia. For more info contact Rosemary Pilatti at 907-776-8916 or wrangell86@gmail.com.

Free In-Person Tax Preparation Available Free income tax return preparation is available again this year at the Soldotna Library from Feb. 9 to April 13. This AARP Foundation-sponsored program is open to low-and moderate-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those age 60 and older. AARP membership is not required. Call 907-420-4308 to schedule an appointment. For more information, email taxprepsoldotna@gmail.com.

Habitat for Humanity seeking family partner The Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity is now looking for a family to partner with for their 2019 building season. If you would like more information, please contact Carri at 283-7797, or visit our website: https://hfhcentralpeninsula.org to apply online!

Refuge Accepting Applications for Summer Youth Conservation Corps Jobs Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is accepting applications for summer jobs for the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). Eligible applicants will be youth 15-18 years of age and who live in or have lodging available in the local commuting area. Applications are available at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, the Alaska Employment Service Office in Kenai, or from local high school career counseling offices. Applications will be accepted from March 4 through April 12. All applications must be received at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters on Ski Hill Road by 4:30 p.m. (close of business), on April 12. The positions will be filled via a random selection process and selected applicants will be notified by phone no later than April 26. Youth will work 40 hours each week from June 3 through July 26, and receive $9.90 per hour. Job duties will include trail maintenance and rehabilitation, cabin restoration, campground maintenance, litter collection, biological assistance, and visitor information services. For additional information, please contact the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge office during regular business hours at (907) 262-7021.

MAP volunteers needed Parents experienced with raising children with Chronic Medical Conditions and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities are needed as MAP volunteers to help Mentor, Advocate and Partner with new parents in similar situations. Please join our volunteers in providing free Parentto-Parent support in our community. Register for training this week by visiting https://www.stonesoupgroup.org/ event/mentor-advocate-partner-map-training-soldotna/ or call 907-953-8480 to inquire about more information on how you can help.

Ninilchik Community Neighborhood Watch The Ninilchik Community Neighborhood Watch would like to give public notice that we are now working together for a safer community. We encourage support and participation. Contact your local nonprofit organization at 907-202-2103 or 907-398-8067. See EVENTS, page A6

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Sterling Community Rec Center Daily Event Schedule

—Pickleball: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m.12 p.m. —Weight room: Open 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday (Free weights, squat rack, rowing machine, cardio bikes, tread mill, elliptical, and yoga balls/mats) —Zumba: Mondays at 6 p.m. —Teen Center: Air hockey, fosse ball, video games, WiFi, and gym time. —Home school gym time: Fridays at 12-2 p.m. —After school rec program: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Registration anytime Call for information 907-262-7224. Adults $3 per visit, seniors $2 per visit, teens $2 per visit, and children $1 per visit

KCHS 1969 reunion The KCHS 1969 50th High School Reunion will take place on July 26 at 6 p.m. at Pizza Paradisos. Dorothy Lou Hermansen, Maryam Gray House and Sheryl House Martin are serving as the event’s planning committee. Visit the Facebook page “KCHS 1969 50th Reunion” for more information. Graduates may register through that page, or by emailing Dorothy Hermansen at hootowl@chugach.net.

Central Peninsula Hospital Health Fair Central Peninsula Hospital is holding a Health Fair on March 23 from 8 a.m. to Noon in the River Tower on the CPH campus. Blood Chemistry Panels, Thyroid, Prostate, Vitamin D (D2&D3) and A1C tests will be available. You must be 18 years or older to have blood work done. Community health partners are invited to participate as a vendor. Contact Camille Sorensen at 714-4600 or csorensen@ cpgh.org for an application. Deadline for vendor registration is March 18.

Hospice Spring Volunteer Training Registration is open for Hospice of the Central Peninsula’s Spring Volunteer Training. Training is over two week-

ends, March 22-23 and 29-30 at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and be able to pass a background check. Lunch and snacks are provided. Call the office at 262-0453 or visit www.hospiceofcentralpeninsula.com for more info.

Land Management Division letters of interest The Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Land Management Division is calling for letters of interest from people looking for new agricultural land. The hope is that people will share some details that the borough can use to inform the program design. The kinds of major points officials think would be helpful in a letter include the size and general location needed, along with any other criteria that would be essential for the person’s production plans, and maybe an indication of the time frames that people are thinking if they were to take on an area of land with production goals. Letters should be addressed to KPB Land Manager, 144 North Binkley St., Soldotna AK 99669. More information can be found at kpb.us/land

Classical chamber music with pianist Eduard Zilberkant The Performing Arts Society is pleased to announce the return of pianist Eduard Zilberkant, who has charmed our audiences several times in the past. Joining him are Bryan Emmon Hall, violin; Gail Johansen, viola; and Ryan Fitzpatrick, cello. They will be performing works by Beethoven, Turina, and Arensky. Please join us for this classical chamber music on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for students and may be purchased in advance in Soldotna at River City Books and Northcountry Fair or in Kenai at Already Read Books and Country Liquor or at the door.

‘The Best of Broadway’ Forever Dance Alaska will present “The Best of Broadway” annual showcase on March 29-30 at 7 p.m. at the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium. Tickets are $15, includes $1 KPBSD seat charge. Call 262-1641 or email info@foreverdancealaska.com.

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N.E.T.S. (Necessary Education, Technology and Skills) NETS is a FREE seven-week workshop to help adults gain skills, explore careers, and find a job! The workshop every Monday and Wednesday from 2–3:30 p.m. from Jan. 23 to March 6 in the Learning Center at Kenai Peninsula College. The course, taught by Terri Cowart, will focus on community service, learning about resources, and career/ college awareness. Everybody is invited to attend (ages 18+) For more information, call 262-0327.

Soldotna Little League baseball clinics Soldotna Little League will be starting baseball clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays through April from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Skyview Middle School. You must be registered with Soldotna Little League for the 2019 season. We have early bird savings if you register before March 31. You can save up to $50 per person.

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In the news 2 snowmobilers die after falling into open water BETHEL — Authorities in western Alaska say two people died after falling into open water while driving snowmobiles. Alaska’s Energy Desk reported Tuesday that the separate deaths of Joseph Kernak and 41-year-old Eric Phillips during the week beginning March 10 were the result of driving snowmobiles over unmarked areas of water. Police say Kernak and his girlfriend drove into water near a lake March 10 and became soaked at below freezing temperatures. Search and rescue volunteers brought Kernak to a nearby community, where he succumbed to hypothermia March 11. Authorities say they recovered the body of Phillips after locating a damaged snowmobile a few days after Kernak’s death. Warmer temperatures have reportedly weakened ice on the Kuskokwim River, the main travel route for area residents.

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Dunleavy forums to begin in Kenai By VICTORIA PETERSEN Peninsula Clarion

Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Monday he will host a series of community-focused discussions and meetings called “A Statewide Discussion for a Permanent Fiscal Plan,” which will strive to outline a permanent fiscal plan for Alaska. The first discussion will be held in Kenai. While it is not disclosed in the state’s press release, Americans For ProsperityAlaska is hosting the event series, which they call “Fortifying Alaska’s Future.” Dunleavy’s series of community events comes

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Jan. 8. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)

shortly after the State House Finance Committee decided to host a series of forums across the state

addressing residents’ concerns about the budget. The undisclosed sponsorship was reported by

Jeff Landfield, editor of Alaska Landmine, a statefocused political blog, in a tweet on Tuesday. Portia Noble, an event organizer for Americans for Prosperity — the primary political advocacy group of the David H. Koch and Charles Koch — said the events advertised on the Americans for Prosperity website and the state’s press release are the same events. She confirmed the series of community meetings are being hosted by the advocacy group. “These presentations will outline our vision for Alaska, take an in-depth See FORUM, page A2

Tlingit code talkers recognized State honors 5 servicemen who saved lives with language By ALEX MCCARTHY Capital City Weekly

Harold Jacobs hardly ever heard his father talk about the war. His father, Mark, and Mark’s brother Harvey had enlisted in the military on Dec. 9, 1941 — two days after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. They were shipped out without even going to basic training. All their family knew at the time was that the brothers were in the U.S. Navy. What they were really doing was much more secretive — the two were code talkers, developing ways for American soldiers to communicate clandestinely. “The only thing I remember that he told me was he and his brother referred to radar as ‘eyes in the dark.’ That’s the only thing I remember him telling me,” Harold recalled.

Family members of brothers Mark and Harvey Jacobs hold a picture of the brothers during a ceremony honoring Tlingit code talkers on Monday in Juneau. (Alex McCarthy/Juneau Empire) Mark and Harvey were two of five Tlingit code talkers who have been honored by the State of

Alaska this month. They were honored by a citation March 6 and by speeches on the floors of the House

and Senate. Then, prior to a game at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament in See CODE, page A3

Searchers recover black box recorder of plane missing since January By RACHEL D’ORO Associated Press

ANCHORAGE — Searchers have recovered the cockpit voice recorder and found other parts of an air ambulance that disappeared with three people on board in January, the owners of the aircraft said Tuesday. A landing gear and engine of the King Air 200 also were located in the same waters of Frederick Sound, Guardian Flight said in an initial release. The company later said an underwater search team located additional aircraft parts on Tuesday, including the tail assembly, fragmented fuselage, propeller blades and wing fragments. Searchers estimate they found as much as 90 percent of the plane scattered over a large debris field in the waters of Frederick Sound, according to the Utah-based company. Guardian Flight said it plans to recover major pieces that could be useful in the investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Clint Johnson, the NTSB’s Alaska chief, said options are being looked at for recovering airplane debris, but added plans have not been finalized. “This is a work in progress,” he said. An NTSB investigator was on board the recovery boat when the plane’s black box recorder was recovered Monday evening, and has possession of the black box, also known as a cockpit voice recorder, according to Johnson. Guardian Flight said it See PLANE, page A2

State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — State health officials are proposing rate reductions for some Medicaid service providers as part of a broader effort aimed at cutting costs. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is pursuing a $225 million reduction in state Medicaid spending, about $95 million of which Health and Social Services

Commissioner Adam Crum sees as achievable for the coming fiscal year as part of an initial phase. Details of the second phase are being worked out but would involve seeking special permission from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for more flexibility in the state program and legislative approval to pursue some of those avenues, Crum said. Crum said he is not an-

ticipating changes to Medicaid eligibility. Medicaid is a government program that provides health care to lower-income Alaskans. More than a quarter of the state’s population is covered by Medicaid. Dunleavy’s budget came out Feb. 13, and officials are now providing a bit more detail on how the administration seeks to hit its budget reduction target. The initial phase calls for

Medicaid provider rate reductions for a broad range of service types, including certain inpatient and outpatient hospital and specialty physician services. Crum said the proposed rate changes would not affect primary care providers, obstetrics and hospitals deemed as critical access facilities in smaller or more remote communities. “The initial shock when the budget came out was

that there was a threat of multiple hospitals closing, lack of access, items like that. And that is not the case, as you can see,” Crum said. The first phase seeks to implement a 24-hour nurse hotline, cut in half the time allowed for a provider to file a claim, limit the annual number of adult visits for physical, occupational or speech therapy and more closely scrutinize non-emerSee COST, page A2

Anchorage airport expects summer passenger increase

Man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Three Bears in Kenai

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska’s largest airport is expecting a big increase in passenger capacity during the summer tourist season. Officials at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are looking forward to a “significant increase” in summer 2019 passenger capacity as more tourists visit Alaska, the Anchorage Daily News reported Monday. The projected 6 percent growth in seat capacity equals an additional 68,000 passenger seats on flights to Anchorage compared to last year, according to airport officials. They said

By BRIAN MAZUREK Peninsula Clarion

that increase is on top of a 4.5 percent increase last summer. Alaska Airlines should increase passenger capacity between Anchorage and Seattle, while Allegiant is expected to add service between Anchorage and Bellingham, Washington. United Airlines anticipates more flights from New York, and Air Canada will likely increase flight frequency between Anchorage and Vancouver, airport officials said. The upward trend for the state’s overall tourism market was visible between May and September 2018,

the fourth consecutive summer of growth, according to a February report from McDowell Group, and Anchorage consulting firm. Those figures include visitors traveling via air, highway and ferry. The number of people visiting Alaska by air grew by 1 percent last summer, according to McDowell, which calculated that most of the state’s tourism growth was from cruise ships. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development predicts that 2019 will be “another record year” for tourism in the state.

A man from Anchorage has been charged with shoplifting from Three Bears and injuring two employees while attempting to escape, according to an affidavit filed at the Kenai Courthouse on March 12. Michael Eugene Villa, 30, was allegedly at the Three Bears grocery store in Kenai on March 2 and attempted to steal a bottle of liquor by concealing it in his pants. According to the affidavit, employees from the store approached Villa and Villa attempted to run away,

knocking over shelves and breaking glass bottles on his way out. Two employees reportedly attempted to physically restrain Villa, causing one to suffer a laceration on his forehead and the other to be bitten on the arm by Villa. According to the affidavit, Villa was able to escape and fled through the emergency exit, leaving behind his hat and wallet as well as the bottle of alcohol that he was allegedly attempting to steal. Kenai Police Department and Alaska State Troopers responded to the scene after the altercation and were unSee BEARS, page A3

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look into the direction we’re headed, and further lay our proposals out in the open,” Dunleavy said in the press release. “As we surpass the 60th day of the Legislature, it’s important that Alaskans fully understand where we’re headed.” Matt Shuckerow, the spokesman for the governor, said the administration has and continues to partner with several different organizations, like the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Alaska Policy Forum, Americans for Prosperity and others to organize events for the community. “We are not event planners,” Shuckerow said. When explaining why the state didn’t disclose the sponsorship information in the press release, Shuckerow said the state was releasing information in real time and was waiting for specific information to be confirmed before announcing it to the public. “We wanted to make sure to get the dates out first, while additional information was getting locked in,” Shuckerow said.

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nurse Stacie Rae Morse and flight paramedic Margaret Langston were Guardian Flight employees based in Juneau. “The families of our beloved crew members have been notified of these latest developments. We are hopeful that we will be able to recover their loved ones to aid them and the entire Guardian

Flight team in grieving this tremendous loss,” Randy Lyman, the company’s operations vice president, wrote in a news release.. The Coast Guard searched hundreds of square miles before suspending the search Jan. 31. An aircraft wing and other debris were found at the search site about 22 miles

west of Kake near the last known position of the plane. Guardian Flight officials say they believe it was the missing plane. The company initially grounded all of its 85 aircraft across the U.S. as a show of respect for the missing. It gradually re-started operations with aircraft based outside of Alaska.

tribal health organization to a non-tribal provider, among other things. The department previously said it planned to eliminate adult preventative dental services, which is an optional service, but maintain emergency dental care. At a budget hearing last month, Republican Sen. Natasha von Imhof asked

why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. “It’s one important thing that brings people into clinics. So if we lose that, we might lose that access point

to people,” she said, suggesting another optional service could alternately be looked at. The Legislature is more than halfway through the constitutionally allowed 121-day regular session. Voters approved a 90-day session limit though legislative leaders don’t consider that a doable target this year.

The release said locations and times are subject to change. According to the press release, the governor will attend these public community meetings with the Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson, Commissioner of Revenue Bruce Tangeman, Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin and Chief of Staff Jeremy Price. On the Americans for Prosperity website, the event is advertised as a “private, policy-focused event dedicated to discussing Americans for Prosperity’s issues.” The event information also includes two guest speakers — Jeff Crank, regional director of Americans for Prosperity and Bethany Marcum, executive director of Alaska Policy Forum — who were not included in the state’s press release. “Join Americans for Prosperity-Alaska as they host guest speakers and a panel discussion on why Alaska must face its fiscal reality and implement reforms to curb government’s habit of overspending,” the Americans for Prosperity online event information reads. “Speakers will include experts from the governor’s administration to

explain his budget proposal, as well as panelists that will explain how a spending cap and a Taxpayer Bill of Rights amendment can help put Alaska on the path to prosperity.” Noble and the state’s release say the events are open to the public, but lengthy terms and conditions listed below the Americans for Prosperity’s online event information say all attendees must register themselves and any guests. Event coordinators may also ask guests to present valid identification to enter. Shuckerow confirmed the events will be open to the public. He said the administration is anticipating large crowds at the events and is encouraging residents to register for the meetings through the Americans for Prosperity website. Noble said registration is not required to attend, but is encouraged. According to the terms and conditions, “guests who attend the event consent and authorize Americans for Prosperity to record, film, photograph, broadcast or otherwise capture during the event … your likeness, image, voice or any other indicia of identity,” which can be used by the organization.

The terms and conditions also say guests are not allowed to record, reproduce or transmit from the place of performance without specific written permission from Americans for Prosperity. Further, the terms say no signage or candidate stickers, pins, T-shirts or other materials may be worn and no bags larger than purses will be allowed into the event. Attendees who fail to comply with these terms and conditions may be denied access to the meeting. In a statement, Senate Democratic Leader Tom Begich took issue with the terms and conditions outlined by the group, and said Dunleavy is obligated to promote “open and transparent public forums.” Begich call for Dunleavy to cancel the Americans for Prosperity-hosted events. Shuckerow said the governor has more community events planned for the future. The first of the community meetings series will take place in Kenai at 6 p.m., Monday, March 25, at The Cannery Lodge. Events in Anchorage, Nome, Fairbanks and Mat-Su will follow. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Dorsie Mae Pipkin Bryant

Luella Mead Haralson

January 17, 1932 - March 4, 2019

December 6, 1923 - March 11, 2019

Dorsie (Dort) Mae Pipkin Bryant, 87, went to be in the presence of God in the early hours of the morning on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the James L. West Alzheimer’s Center in Fort Worth, TX, where she had resided for the last 5 years. Dort was born on 1-17-32 in Clovis, NM. Her father, William (Bill) Weaver Pipkin, Jr. died the same year she was born. Her sister, Ima Faye died December 28, 1930 at the age of 2. She and her siblings, Wilma, Bud and Hubert, were raised by their mother, Hettie Lee Smith Pipkin, in the Claud area and Clovis, New Mexico. She married Gerald Wayland Bryant in 1951. Dort and her family lived in Clovis, New Mexico; Pasco, Washington; Anchorage, Alaska and 47 years in Kenai Alaska. She and her husband raised 2 sons, William (Bill) Gaylord Bryant and Alan Lee Bryant and one daughter D’Aun Bryant Reckling. Dort supported her husband’s career as a Union Pipefitter (Local 367) for the oil companies in the Kenai area. Dort used her faith in God to lead her through life. What she enjoyed most was fulfilling the roles of being a wife, mother and grandma. She always had a warm, beautiful smile on her face, a happy disposition and a great laugh, which she used to meet people. A big part of her life was making people feel welcome and part of the local community. She was well known in the area and touched many people with her kindness. Her family still continues to run across people she had interaction with and remember her with fondness. Dort could usually be found in the kitchen preparing a meal for family or friends, as she found great pleasure in making sure that all who entered her home had the opportunity to enjoy a good meal and fellowship. She enjoyed music, attending local community theater, and musical productions. Dort is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Bryant; parents, Bill and Hettie Pipkin; sisters, Ima Faye Pipkin and Wilma Lee Pipkin Barnes; and her brothers, Raymond “Bud” Pipkin and Hubert Leroy Pipkin. She is survived by her son Bill Bryant, his wife Brenda; son Alan Bryant; and her daughter D’Aun Bryant Reckling, her husband Danny; four grandchildren, Sarah, Dana, Micah, and Jeremiah Reckling; and by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of long-time friends. Disposition is by cremation, and for her ashes to be spread at the same location as her late husband Gerald. A memorial service and celebration of Dort’s life will be held on March 30, 2019 in Soldotna, AK at College Heights Baptist Church, 44440 Kalifornsky Beach Road at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the James L. West Center, 1111 Summit Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102 or the Alzheimer’s Association/North Central Texas Chapter, 2630 West Freeway, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102.

Kenai resident, Mrs. Luella Mead Haralson died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska. Luella will be permanently interred with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Luella was born Dec. 6, 1923 to George Sidney and Eva Muriel Cartwright and raised on a small, family farm in rural Grainola, Oklahoma. She excelled in high school academics and sports, playing basketball and softball. After graduating as valedictorian in 1941, she traveled alone to Washington, D.C., to do her part for the war effort. She was employed as a clerk by the US Navy. Lue transferred to the Naval Air Station in Norman, Oklahoma, assisting in the effort to train Naval aviators. After the war she moved to Bartlesville, OK, attending business College and working for City Service Company headquarters. She worked at many different companies in Oklahoma, including 20th Century Fox film distribution and the Oklahoma State Water Resources Department. She married Donald Haralson in 1947, and the couple continued to live and work in the Norman and Oklahoma City area until Donald was recalled to military service in 1949. Then began a long journey of service as a military spouse with assignments in Washington, Italy, Germany, Missouri, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Japan, Washington, D.C., Florida, Illinois, finally retirement back to Norman, Oklahoma. But the travel was not over. She continued to travel throughout all of Europe and many other areas before moving to Kenai, Alaska, in 2000, so she could spoil her grandchildren. Luella enjoyed sewing, travelling and her grandchildren. In her 90’s she continued to take many walks around the neighborhood loving to be outside in Alaska. She remained at home while Alzheimer’s dementia robbed her of many memories through her last years. But her memory will be with us always. She was preceded in death by her parents and Younger Brother, George Elwood Cartwright She is survived by her husband, Donald H. Haralson; Son, Douglas K. Haralson, Daughter-in-law, Cindy L. Haralson; Grandchildren: Logan, Connor and Ian Haralson. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Children’s Medical Research and Treatment organization of the donor’s choice. Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please visit or sign her online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

Around the Peninsula Medicaid Stories coffee Medicaid Stories coffee will take place Wednesday, March 20 from 2-4 p.m. at Veronica’s (604 Petersen Way): Does Medicaid impact you or a loved one? Are you a parent of a child with Denali KidCare? Do you work with Medicaid beneficiaries? Share your story with Alaskans Together for Medicaid, a nonpartisan initiative connecting Alaskans who care about Medicaid. If you are interested but can’t make it, you can still share your story by calling 1-833-AKSTORY. For further information, please email info@alaskantogetherformedicaid.org.

Caregiver Support workshop open house

Kenai Peninsula Family Caregiver Support Program Workshop and Open House will take place in the Blazy Mall, Suite # 209 on Tuesday, March 26 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Workshop Presentation 1-2 p.m.: “The Family Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease” focuses on strategies to help deal with behavior issues such as perception of reality, agitation, hallucinations, sleeplessness, sundowning, wandering and incontinence. Contact Sharon or Judy at 907-262-1280, for more information.

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able to locate Villa. The damage to Three Bears merchandise amounted to $754.95, while the bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin Villa allegedly concealed in his pants was worth $26.39, according to the affidavit. An investigation revealed that Villa was on probation in Anchorage for seconddegree theft. Police contacted

his probation officer who said that Villa did not have permission to travel to the Kenai area. A search warrant was issued based on this information, and on March 14 Villa was eventually located and sent to Anchorage. Villa faces one count of third-degree criminal mischief, a class C felony, two counts of fourth-degree assault, a class A misdemeanor, and one count of concealment of merchandise, a class B misdemeanor.

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Juneau on Monday night, Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer honored the five men and personally thanked family members of the quintet of code talkers. Along with the Jacobs brothers, the state recognized Richard Bean Sr., Robert “Jeff” David Sr. and George Lewis Jr. Alongside Meyer were former legislators Bill Thomas and Albert Kookesh, both Tlingit. Thomas was key in advocating for the state to recognize the Tlingit code talkers, as was Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI), according to a release from SHI. Last week, Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked that all flags be lowered to half-mast each day of the week for each of the five code talkers. All five code talkers are deceased, but a couple dozen family members were present Monday to receive folded American flags in honor of each code talker. Verna Adams, Lewis’ daughter, said it was a thrilling moment to be out on the court getting a flag in her father’s honor. “I was shaking, I was excited, I was nervous,” Adams said. “But it’s huge. This was huge. I’m very proud of my father.” While Navajo code talkers have long been recognized for their work in the war, the Tlingit code talkers remained silent. Bean’s granddaughter Krissy Bean said Bean’s wife went to her grave without ever knowing what her husband had done in the war. Some of the family members said they found out in 2013, when Congress awarded posthumous silver medals to the Tlingit code talkers. Others said they found out even more recently than that. For Josh Jackson, grandson of Harvey Jacobs, finding out about Harvey’s accomplishments was quite the shock. “Your mind’s kind of blown about it,” Jackson

said. “You grow up knowing that he served but not knowing he was such a pivotal piece to something like that.” During that 2013 ceremony, former House Speaker John Boehner reported that “during 48 hours on Iwo Jima, they say 800 Native language battle communications were received and translated. It took seconds, at a time when decoding by machines could take half an hour. The men undoubtedly saved lives.” The irony of the use of the Tlingit language in such a vital time is not lost on the men’s descendents. When the code talkers were growing up, Alaska Native languages were being destroyed. In boarding schools around the territory, students were disciplined harshly if they were caught speaking their native language. Yet when the country needed an upper hand in the war, military leaders turned to the Tlingit language to help. “They were punished and they were told not to speak their language,” Krissy said, “and (the language) just happened to save lots of lives.” The Jacobs brothers and Lewis were all related and were all from the killer whale clan, Harold Jacobs said. Adams said Lewis knew all three distinct dialects of the Tlingit language, which surely helped him in his role. Though Adams and Harold Jacobs knew their fathers, other family members on the court had only hazy memories of their relatives. Krissy Bean said her grandfather died when she was just 5 years old, and Jackson never met his grandfather. Learning about their relatives’ accomplishments, and being on the court at Juneau-Douglas Yadaa.at Kalé High School on Monday, helped bring them a little closer to their relatives. “It’s amazing. It’s really emotional,” Jackson said. “I never got to meet my grandfather, but he was a wonderful man from all I’ve heard.”

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Resource development is good for our health

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Serving the Kenai Peninsula since 1970 Jeff Hayden Publisher ERIN THOMPSON......................................................... Editor DOUG MUNN........................................... Circulation Director FRANK GOLDTHWAITE......................... Production Manager

Letter to the Editor

Give the public a voice; provide budget survey online It’s hard for constituents to input

and suggest possible cost cuts when very few people really have any idea of all the state budget line items. It’s overwhelming to say the least. I requested a copy from my representative back in the 80s. It came in four banker-type book boxes: one of the four boxes was just the university’s budget. It should be possible to provide the entire budget line items on an easily accessible website. If the general public had even a clue of all the thousands of departmental maintenance, capital projects, education, services, etc., line-item dollars that are requested, it’d be beneficial in trying to make educated suggestions on cost cuts to our legislators. The entire list should have a simple “yes / no” rating to give our representatives an idea of what each person feels is important to them. There should be notations for items with matching federal or private funds, i.e.: Medicaid, road projects, airports, etc. It’s obvious that people in the bush are going to have very different priorities from those that live on the road system. Until you’ve been to places like Arctic Village up North, or Hoonah in Southeast, you’ll probably have no idea what a full permanent fund dividend does to help pay $8 for a gallon of milk, $9 for a gallon of fuel, or a ferry trip to buy groceries. Conversely, people living next to a freeway and supermarkets might not think a dividend is all that important in these tough times. I suppose that many people might take a look at the overwhelming budget line-item list and just give up. It’d be easier to fill out an itemized federal tax form 1040 than take the punishment of answering a several hundred page survey — not something that’s going to get completed in one night between dinner and bedtime. Most likely, there will be some that will go to “town meetings” and figure they’ve done due diligence sitting through three hours of arguments and finger-pointing, or calling the morning talk show. I believe that putting an easily accessible, full budget survey online would not only let the public know where public interests are, but also be invaluable information for our heckled legislators. They’ve been elected to analyze and make the tough choices; let’s give them some raw material to work with.

It seems as though we are constantly beating back the regressive ideas that development of our abundant resources is bad, businesses are bad, people who work for businesses are bad, and on and on. Generally, our response to these views has something to do with revenue to the State of Alaska, jobs and the state’s gross domestic product. While true, these cold, dry facts draw little interest. To my surprise, an article published last May in the Journal of the American Medical Association caught my eye and put new and brighter light on what resource development means for Alaskans. It drew me in. I thumbed through the pages and came to Figure 2, Change in Life Expectancy at Birth by County, 1980 to 2014. It was a map of the U.S., Alaska and Hawaii showing that the average life expectancy of Alaskans had increased in every area of the state during those years. But the most dramatic increase could be seen in the North Slope Borough, North West Arctic Borough, Aleutians-East Borough, Kodiak and Southeast Coast of Alaska; these areas saw an eight- to 13-year increase in life expectancy, at birth, between 1980-2014. Nearly 80 percent of the state saw an increase of more than 6 years over that 35-year time period. That stopped me. I had to ask, what caused this dramatic increase, larger than most of the rest of the U.S.? The researchers’ discussion was interesting. Socioeconomic and race/ethnicity, behavioral and metabolic risk factors, and health-care factors combined to explain 82 percent of the contributing factors to change in life expectancy. This begged the question: What was happening in Alaska during the years 1980-2014?

A laska V oices S en . C athy G iessel Well, that’s not hard to answer for those of us who were here in those years. The TransAlaska Pipeline began flowing oil in 1977. Red Dog Mine began production in 1990. The Magnusson-Stevens Act pushed out the foreign fishing fleets, leading to important development of Alaska fisheries. These resource developments, along with others around the state, changed Alaska from a struggling new state, to an economically thriving place. These resources became jobs and opportunity for work close to traditional homes, something previously unavailable. And boroughs were formed in these areas, enabling the ability to levy taxes that funded community infrastructure. Health care, education, clean water, wastewater treatment and goodpaying local jobs transformed rural and urban Alaska. The Alaskan people benefited. After the 1957 discovery of oil on the Kenai, Congress finally decided, in 1958, that Alaska had a chance of supporting herself on her rich resources. Alaskan voters, all 46,000 of them, voted six-to-one to become a state. As a territorial kid growing up in Fairbanks, I remember those days. I had the delightful chance to frequently go to work with my dad, a Wien Airlines captain. That meant riding along on an F-27 as he made rounds to rural communities around our state. They were referred to as “villages” then and they were iso-

lated, poor and small. Then came resource development. As a nurse practitioner, I had the wonderful privilege of providing health-care services in those same rural areas, now thriving communities with schools, clinics, roads and jobs. In one very remote community, I was on the same flight with a young man, going to his job at Prudhoe Bay. His wife and little son bid him goodbye at the airport. The airline agent told me that the young man was the pride of the community, bringing his paycheck back home, helping his parents and grandparents out with fuel costs in the winter and supporting his family. That is what resource development means for Alaska’s families. It’s all about our people. Yes, we love the state government revenue and services that pays for. We have all prospered during these years since oil and mining production. But the most important benefit of resource development is to our people, our families and our local businesses. As a health-care professional, it still brings tears of pride to my eyes to contemplate the change in our state. We still have challenges. But we met challenges before and have demonstrated an ability to solve them. The caribou, polar bears and fish all coexist with our industries. The important thing is our lands are precious for the resources they contain, and our people can and will thrive by utilizing and stewarding them. Alaska’s resource development continues to bring health and happiness to our people. Senate President Cathy Giessel, a Republican, represents District N, which covers parts of Anchorage and communities along Turnagain Arm.

— Dave Eagle, Kenai/Soldotna

Alaska’s resource future can be a win-win Recently, several public opinion messages and campaigns have voiced concerns about the mining industry here in Alaska. It seems that much of the angst is based on either a perceived favorable bias of the regulatory system towards industry, a bias against natural resource extraction in general, or a zero-sum game view that says you must “trade one resource for another,” which precludes the possibility of success for more than one resource. I am grateful this attitude has not defined Alaska’s journey, and I pray it will not define our path forward. I believe Alaska is on the verge of the greatest resource production renaissance in the history of our state and it will only be realized if we come together as one. All resource extraction industries have struggled to overcome enormous obstacles in this last frontier and have evolved into more accountable and effective stewards of our environment, providing excellent jobs for our people. Alaska is a paragon for the world because of our long history of the mining and oil and gas industries coexisting with fisheries, wildlife and other habitat users. In Cook Inlet, oil and gas exploration, development and production have existed alongside a significant commercial and sport fishing industry for nearly 70 years. Mining and commercial salmon fishing have coexisted in the waters of Southeast Alaska for gen-

A laska V oices R ep . C huck K opp erations. And the North Slope oil and gas industry has demonstrated to the world that polar bears, caribou and other wildlife can thrive alongside one of the world’s largest oil producing basins. We understand that the land and the sea make up one Alaska. There is no question that the mining practices of the late 1800s and early 1900s were hard on the laborers and the environment. The commercial fishing industry certainly had its dark moments in the history of our state and was one of the prime motivators for statehood. And certainly, the oil and gas industry has made mistakes. Yet we all know that much has changed with these modern industries. Today, you can’t find better regulated, higher performing resource extraction industries anywhere in the world. Alaskans decided to move forward. I have been commercial salmon fishing in the waters of Bristol Bay and Cook Inlet for nearly 50 years. I remember listen-

ing to my father and others from his generation talk with pride about the honor of being able to participate in the rhythm and cycle of this harvest. It was a family business. We were focused and “all-in” physically and emotionally. We enjoyed success and failure, exhaustion and exhilaration — together. I was never a miner, but I have dear friends who have devoted their whole lives to this industry. One recently told me a story of his late father emerging from a mine at the end of a hard day, his face dark with dirt and sweat, a hard hat with an attached light on his head. He said, “the grimace on my dad’s face would break into a smile when he would see us. We were always waiting for him at day’s end. Mining was our family, our life.” The roustabout crews from the oil derricks in Cook Inlet to the drill pads of the Slope are no different. They live, work, and die as a family. These vocations all have inherent risks, and we Alaskans accept and learn from them. We keep moving forward, no matter what. Today our state University has powerfully connected education to jobs through robust fisheries, mining, and petroleum engineering programs because these industries have a great future in Alaska and need a highly skilled workforce. The incorporation of strong public in-

put into our industry permitting processes and considerable regulatory oversight is a good thing. It is true we have well-founded concerns about local impacts and the need for safe, responsible development of our resources. But I think it is fair to say that most Alaskans want to see mining, fishing and other resource extraction industries be well-regulated and flourish in our state. Alaska has consistently had a higher unemployment rate than the national average since 2013. Within Alaska, unemployment is highest in rural areas, which have limited economic opportunities and year-round employment is almost nonexistent. Mines produce high-paying jobs without question and a sense of self-sufficiency in areas long deprived of careers that can offer multigenerational prosperity. No one industry could have brought us to the point where we have the capacity to energize, feed and enrich far more than just our own people. If we each are willing to support opportunity, self-sufficiency and purpose’s expansion outside of our own interest, there is no limit to how bright our future will be. Our families and future generations will be the beneficiaries. Chuck Kopp is serving his second term as State House Representative for District 24 and is Chair of the House Rules Committee.

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Nation/World ‘Trump of the Tropics’ Bolsonaro visits the White House By Jill Colvin and Peter Prengaman Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will work to designate Brazil a “major non-NATO ally” — and maybe even full NATO membership —as he welcomed the country’s new Trump-friendly far-right leader to the White House. That’s despite the fact that Brazil doesn’t quality to join the North Atlantic alliance. Jair Bolsonaro, who’s been described as the “Trump of the Tropics,” ran on an unabashedly proAmerican platform, emulating Trump in tone and in style. It’s a position that seemed to pay off for the leader on his first official trip to Washington. As they sat down for the first time, Trump praised Bolsonaro, saying he’d done “a very outstanding job” so far and hailed his run as “one of the incredible campaigns.” Trump said he was “honoured” Bolsonaro’s campaign had drawn comparisons with his own 2016 victory. And he predicted the two would have a “fantastic working relation-

ship,” telling reporters at a joint press conference that they have “many views” in common. The two also exchanged soccer jerseys in a sign of friendship. Bolsonaro has made clear he wants to strengthen military and economic ties with the U.S., and Trump appeared eager to deliver, announcing that he would back Brazil’s effort’s to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Trump also told reporters he intends to designate Brazil as “a major non-NATO ally” or “even, possibly, if you start thinking about it, maybe a NATO ally,” though he said he’d “have to talk to a lot of people” for Brazil to join the organization. Brazil, the largest and most populous nation in Latin America, has pursued becoming a non-NATO ally to make it easier to buy U.S. weapons and lower barriers for military and other cooperation. But James Stavridis, a retired Navy admiral who was the Supreme Allied Commander at NATO from 2009 to 2013, said Brazil does not qualify for full membership under the

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro presents President Donald Trump with a Brazilian national team soccer jersey in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

North Atlantic Treaty of 1949. “The idea of formal membership is a nonstarter in every dimension — the treaty doesn’t allow it, the Brazilians wouldn’t want it and the Europeans wouldn’t approve,” Stavridis said in an email exchange. NATO’s own membership policy says it is open only to any “European state” that is “in a position to further the principles of this treaty and to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area.” Bolsonaro has much in common with Trump. He, too, ran an insurgent, so-

cial media-powered campaign. And like Trump, he has blasted unflattering stories as “fake news” and used Twitter and Facebook to bypass mainstream news organizations. Standing side-by-side in the White House Rose Garden, Bolsonaro told Trump the U.S. and Brazil stand together in support of “liberties,” including “traditional family lifestyle,” and “against the gender ideology or the politically incorrect attitudes and against fake news.” “I’m very proud to hear the president use the term ‘fake news’,” Trump later remarked.

Troops celebrate as US-backed force seizes IS camp in Syria By PHILIP ISSA Associated Press

BAGHOUZ, Syria — U.S.-backed Syrian forces on Tuesday seized control of an encampment held by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, after hundreds of militants surrendered overnight, a spokesman said, signaling the group’s collapse after months of stiff resistance. A group of suspects involved in a January bombing that killed four Americans in northern Syria were among militants captured by the Kurdish-led forces. The taking of the IS camp was a major advance but not the final defeat of the group in Baghouz, the last village held by the extremists where they have been holding out for weeks under siege, according to Mustafa Bali, the spokesman for the Kurdishled force known as the Syrian Democratic Forces. Still, fighters from the force were starting to celebrate anyway. “I’m happy it’s over. Now I know my people are safe,” said a fighter who identified himself as Walid Raqqawi who fought in the camp Monday night. He said he

U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters celebrate their territorial gains over Islamic State militants in Baghouz, Syria. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

is returning to his hometown of Raqqa to rest. Comrades from his unit sang and danced in celebration at an outpost in Baghouz, all saying they were looking forward to going home. An unknown number of IS militants still clung to a tiny sliver of land trapped between the Euphrates River and the encampment now held by the SDF, officials in the force said. The militants have been putting up a desperate fight, their notorious propaganda machine working even on the brink of collapse. On Monday, IS issued a video

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showing its militants furiously defending the encampment, a junkyard of wrecked cards, motorcycles and tents. In the footage, they shoot nonstop with AK-47s and M-16s from behind trucks, vehicles and sand berms. A group of children could be seen at one point amid the fighting. “My Muslim brothers everywhere, we did our best, the rest is up to God,” a fighter says as black smoke rises from behind him. The complete fall of Baghouz would mark the end of the Islamic State group’s self-declared territorial “ca-

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liphate,” which at its height stretched across much of Syria and Iraq. For the past four years, U.S.-led forces have waged a destructive campaign to tear down the “caliphate.” But even after Baghouz’s fall, IS maintains a scattered presence and sleeper cells that threaten a continuing insurgency. The battle for Baghouz has dragged on for weeks — and the encampment has proven a major battleground, with tents covering foxholes and underground tunnels. The siege has also been slowed by the unexpectedly large number of civilians in Baghouz, most of them families of IS members. Over past weeks they have been flowing out, exhausted, hungry and often wounded. The sheer number who emerged — nearly 30,000 since early January according to Kurdish officials — took the Kurdish-led SDF by surprise.

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Kazakhstan’s president to step down after 30 years in power MOSCOW — President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the only leader that independent Kazakhstan has ever known, abruptly announced his resignation Tuesday after three decades in power, raising uncertainty over the future course of the Central Asian country. In a televised address to the oil-rich nation, the 78-year-old Nazarbayev said he has made the “difficult” decision to terminate his authority as president, effective Wednesday. He did not give a specific reason for the surprise move, but noted that he would have marked 30 years on the job later this year and added that he sees his mission as securing a smooth transition of power. “As the founder of the independent state of Kazakhstan, I see my future task in ensuring the ascent to power of a new generation of leaders, who will continue reforms,” he said. Nazarbayev will retain the honorary title of “Elbasy” or “Leader of the Nation” and continue to wield considerable political power. He said he will remain chairman of the nation’s Security Council and the head of the ruling Nur Otan party. “I will stay with you, as a citizen, a man who loves our country,” he said. “I will serve you until the end of my days. “ He said that upper house speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will serve as interim head of state in line with the constitution until a new election can be held. Tokayev is a former prime minister and foreign minister who also served as director-general of the U.N. office in Geneva between 2011 and 2013. — The Associated Press

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Mix up your pasta and meatballs with some lamb and orzo

St. Pat’s Day at 30 below, a long time ago This was before Bob built his Cave-shop. This was before we had running water. This is when we still used the outhouse. This was when we were young and the cold was nothing to worry about. Our friends, being tired of the long snowy winter, came and enjoyed themselves around a roaring Bob-bonfire. What a delightful break that was from that long, bleak, cold, dark days. Bob is known for his bonfires, and for the past 30 years we have had a fire of some sort in the spring and summer and gettogethers in the fall. But the most fun time we still talk about was in the middle of the winter at St. Patrick’s Day — standing around a roaring bonfire with all our friends trying to stay warm. We all would get toasty on one side and turn and toast the other side. We had had (and have had) bonfires at Christmas that are doozie! There are lots of family and friends standing around watching all the little kids and some big kids, a grandma and uncles and cousins and neighbors sledding down our hill. The others were in the warm house, juggling the wet coats, mittens and boots on kids when they came in from the cold. We burnt a large amount of pallets that Bob was bent on burning. What a roaring good time we all had. This cold 35-below St. Patrick’s Day year began snowing in November and never stopped. So we had snow, snow and more snow. In March, Bob cleared away the snow once again with the snow plow — measuring 6 feet total at times — that made some berms 7 to 8 feet tall. Then they froze solid. He shoveled a path to the outhouse again as he did every day because it was essential to keep the path to the outhouse clear, not having running water or a bathroom. He would have to stand back at every shovel full of snow and toss it high upon the 8-foot snow bank. The yard was filling up with pushed-up snowbanks by the snow plow and there just was no place to put any more snow. But that did not matter; we decided to have a St. Pat’s party anyway. It was up to Bob to get the wood to burn. Not too hard to do — as we burnt wood in the stove and he somehow had an endless supply of wood pallets. We used to cut and split our wood or have it hauled in and then we split and stacked it. Sometimes we had help in the form of grandson Arleigh when he was old enough to “hep Bob” carry wood. Grey was every so helpful also when he was old enough to pack wood for “Bomp.” Our See ANNIE, page A9

This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen shows Lamb Meatballs With Orzo in Brookline, Mass. (Steve Klise/America’s Test Kitchen via AP) By America’s Test Kitchen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pasta and meatballs are a perfect match, but for a unique spin on this classic duo we turned to lamb instead of beef or pork, and to orzo instead of spaghetti, and we enhanced the dish with fresh, bold Greek flavours like mint, oregano, and cinnamon. A panade—a simple paste made from Greek yogurt and panko—kept the meatballs moist and lent the dish welcome tangy flavour. We used our Dutch oven to deeply brown the meatballs and create lots of flavourful fond in the pot. Using some of the rendered fat to cook our aromatics gave our orzo pilaf a super-savory base. After toasting the orzo to golden brown, we

added a combination of white wine and chicken broth and cooked the orzo until it was nearly tender. We were then able to simply nestle our seared meatballs back into the pot to cook them through. We finished the dish with a bright topping of cherry tomatoes, more fresh mint, and feta, which cut through the richness for a highly satisfying one-pot meal. Depending on the size of your Dutch oven, you may need to brown the meatballs in two batches rather than one.

LAMB MEATBALLS WITH ORZO, TOMATOES AND FETA Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes

1/2 cup plain wholemilk Greek yogurt 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 3 tablespoons water 1 large egg 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint, plus 2 tablespoons torn leaves 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried Salt and pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 2 cups orzo 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) Mash yogurt, panko, and water together with

fork in large bowl to form paste. Stir in egg, minced mint, half of garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and cinnamon until combined. Add ground lamb and knead with your hands until thoroughly combined. Pinch off and roll mixture into 18 separate 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown meatballs on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes transfer to plate. Pour off all but 2 -tablespoons fat from pot. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt to fat left in pot and cook over medium heat until onion is softened and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add orzo and cook, stirring

frequently, until lightly browned and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth and wine, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has been absorbed and orzo is almost tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and nestle meatballs into orzo. Cover and cook until orzo is tender and meatballs are fully cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with tomatoes, feta, and torn mint. Serve. ——— Nutrition information per serving: 986 calories 336 calories from fat 37 g fat (14 g saturated 1 g trans fats) 179 mg cholesterol 463 mg sodium 97 g carbohydrate 6 g fiber 6 g sugar 57 g protein.

Kids and adults alike will delight in making ‘zoodles’ By America’s Test Kitchen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A spiralizer turns carrots, beets, and squash into noodles (or “zoodles” when using zucchini). The steps below the recipe work with all these vegetables. For best results, use smaller zucchini, which have thinner skins and fewer seeds. The blade on a spiralizer is very sharp, so make sure to do this with an adult.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI NOODLES

This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen shows Roasted Zucchini Noodles in Brookline, Mass. (Daniel J. van Ackere/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 55 minutes (Prep time: 15 minutes) Prepare Ingredients: 4 zucchini (8 to 10 ounces each) 1 tablespoon extra7/8virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped

fresh basil Gather Cooking Equipment: Chef’s knife Cutting board Spiralizer Kitchen shears Ruler Rimmed baking sheet Oven mitts Cooling rack Tongs Serving platter Start Cooking! Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 F. Use chef’s knife to trim off ends of zucchini. Use spiralizer to cut zucchini into 1/8-inch-thick noodles. On cutting board, pull noodles straight and use kitchen shears to cut them into 12inch lengths. Transfer noodles to rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss noodles with your hands to combine and spread them into even layer. Place baking sheet in oven and roast until zucchini is just

softened, about 20 minutes. Use oven mitts to remove baking sheet from oven (ask an adult for help) and place on cooling rack. Use tongs to transfer zucchini to serving platter. Sprinkle cheese and basil over zucchini and drizzle with extra oil. Serve. Making Zoodles: Place the spiralizer on a flat counter or table and push down on the four corners until the suction cups are secured to the counter or table. Cut off ends of zucchini so it will fit on prongs. Secure zucchini between prongs and blade. Turn crank to spiralize zucchini and produce long noodles. Pull noodles straight on cutting board and use kitchen shears to cut noodles into 12inch lengths. ——— Nutrition information per serving: 109 calories 53 calories from fat 6 g fat (2 g saturated 0 g trans fats) 4 mg cholesterol 407 mg sodium 11 g carbohydrate 3 g fiber 7 g sugar 5 g protein.

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neighbors, our relatives and their relatives Continued from page A8 have all helped with the splitting and stacking of wood at one time or other. You will never be forgotten! The day of St. Patrick’s arrived and Bob hauled some pallets he had found and placed them in the fire pit and then stacked odd pieces of wood on top. He hauled out his big “weed burner” (as I call it) — and poof, we had a roaring fire. Our brave, brave friends came from down the road, up the road, from far and near, to have a break from the constant cold and snow and have a St. Patrick’s party at Bob and Ann’s. I had called and passed the word along to all and everyone. When they arrived they parked along side the driveway and down into the cul-de-sac and walked in, covered dish in hand. Bob carved out a ledge in the snow berm and that became a table. The men’s drinks we carefully guarded so the beer would not freeze!! The temperature was 35 below! I had made corned beef and cabbage and one nice visitor brought a big kettle of it also. We hauled out the barbecue grill, lit it and placed the two big kettles on it to keep it warm. I jabbered with all, being glad to see some familiar faces I had not seen all the long, cold winter. I went to stir the corned beef and cabbage. It was cold!! There was no flame. We had just gotten the bottle filled. I relit it — it burned for about five seconds and went out. I tried again!! Nope, it would not stay lit. It was so cold the propane froze!! At 35 below things freeze, even propane. Not to be detoured, we hauled the big kettles of corned beef and cabbage into the house — heated them up and eventually we had cups of HOT corned beef. Sure did taste good! People drifted in and stayed until they either got too cold or just too tired and went home. The memories of this cold St. Pat’s Day is one we talk about every year on St Pat’s Day. I hope you had a memorable day this year. And now the continuing story of Bernie and me returning from Colorado. ANCHORAGE AIRPORT, 1996 Because we had stayed so long on the ground in Denver and because of a lightning and thunder rainstorm, our arrival time in Anchorage was late. This made our connections with the little airplane to Kenai just with minutes to spare. As we were getting ready to land in Anchorage, Bernie announced to me: “Now when we land, grab your wheelie luggage at the baggage area. We have to run to the boarding gate for Kenai, so when we get off, you just follow me.” OK, I said. We hit the terminal on the run. She takes off to the left and I follow her, thinking she is in control and always has a plan and knows exactly what she is doing — well, I was wrong! The airport was jammed with passengers. We were pulling the wheelie luggage. We were running down behind a big line of waiting passengers to board, pulling our wheelie luggage and toting our large purses slung over our shoulders. We pulled them down long stairs to the lower level. Down the long hall-way of the old part of the airport. All the way to the end! She runs up to a man, “Where’s the airplane?” He looks at her kinda sideways, “What airplane?” “The one to Kenai!” she half shouts. “Oh” he says. “This is the old part of the airport. They are at the other end of the new building.” “Oh! I forgot! Thanks!” She turns around and off she runs in the same direction we just came, back up the stairs, pulling the luggage behind her. I had a hard time catching up with her. As we were going back up the stairs and behind all those people in line we just passed, I see smoke coming from her luggage. I shout, “Bernie your wheel is on fire!” She stops, looks at me like I am crazy, and everyone flips around and looks at these two old crazy ladies running a marathon, running one way and then back tracking. Bernie flipped her wheelie luggage over, and grabbed the wheel and burnt her finger. “Ouch!” she shouted. “That darn thing is hot — look I have a flat tire!” She flipped it back over and started running, shouting to me, “Come on we are going to miss our plane! “ Off she goes, the luggage with a flat tire was pulling to one side and then zigzagging the other down the hall. She picked it up and ran even faster towards our boarding area just in time for the lady to say, “You ladies are in luck, we were just about to close up and fly away.” We threw our luggage in the open door of the luggage compartment and boarded the plane, flopped in our seats and started to laugh. Bernie says, “We were two crazy ladies running around the airport with luggage on fire!” We giggled but were too tired to say much else. Apparently, while we were running through the airport — first one way and then the other, the wheel on her luggage got stuck and the friction from the carpet finally caught it on fire. The whole one side of the plastic wheel had been rubbed off before it finally caught on fire. Bernie called me the next day and she said we were the talk of the airport — I guess there were people who knew us boarding at the Anchorage airport who got there money’s worth. Oh what fun we had. Memories are so special, especially when you travel with Bernie.

PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE This is my recipe — It’s Bob approved. 1 box of plan Jell-O No bake Cheesecake 1 large can of crushed pineapple, well drained. Press the juice out. Save the juice. Butter an 8 x 8 square pan. Pat in the crumb crust according to directions. Make the cheesecake according to directions. Stir the well-drained pineapple into the thick cheesecake. Pour into the prepared pan. Smooth and refrigerate. Pour the pineapple juice into a sauce pan and add 2 teaspoons lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Stir in 1/4 cup of sugar and bring to boil. Add 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water and simmer until thick. Cool until completely cold. Stir in 5 tablespoon of Cool Whip until smooth. Frost the top of the chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle with coconut or crushed pecans. Keep chilled until serving time. This freezes easy too.

JALAPENO CORNBREAD This is from Ronnie and Jim Childers. These fine people looked us up while they were visiting from California. We enjoyed them but the visit was not long enough. COMBINE: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Whisk the following together: 2 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 stick melted butter 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos Stir into the flour mixture.

Pour into a buttered, cornmeal-dusted 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Top with slices of pickled jalapenos. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. (P.S. This is very good, but I added 1/4 cup each chopped onions and red bell pepper. Thank you so much Ronnie!)

ST PATRICK’S DAY CABBAGE AND SAUSAGE This is Susan Jordan’s recipe. Chop 1 small head of cabbage. Peel and cut 2 potatoes, dice in large pieces. Slice 1 smoked keilbasa sausage or sausage of choice In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Place potatoes in first and cabbage and then the sausage. Top with a lid. Fry potatoes, cabbage and sausage until slightly browned, stir gently often. So good! But because I cannot leave a recipe alone I added: 1/2 cup chopped onions and a sliced carrots because Bob likes carrots. We had about a cup left over when we were through eating. Grey came over and ate the rest!! It must have been good! Thank you, Susan.

HALIBUT WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE About 2 pounds of halibut, about 1-inch thick 1/4 cup butter 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups sliced mushrooms Saute in butter the minced garlic and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour and stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup, undiluted. Add 1/2 cup milk. Simmer until slightly thick. Add more milk if too thick. Generously butter a baking dish and place halibut in bottom. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and pour the mushroom mixture over. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes. Depends of thickness of halibut. Done when halibut flakes. Serve with chopped lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion slices — pass the favorite dressing.

Poppy seed muffins with rich, full flavor — and less sugar By America’S Test Kitchen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

stituted for the whole-milk yogurt, but the muffins will be slightly drier.

We wanted to make poppy seed muffins with rich, full flavour fluffy, tender interiors and golden crusts. We were amazed to find that our go-to recipe had a whopping 22 grams of sugar per muffin, so we hoped that our new recipe would work with a sugar content of only 11 grams. We turned to Sucanat, which we ground in a spice grinder to ensure that the tops of the finished muffins weren’t speckled. Lemon zest seemed like a natural complement to the poppy seeds, but we could only add so much zest before the muffins started to taste soapy, and our muffins were still lacking flavour. To fix this problem and to up the perceived sweetness without adding more sugar, we started by increasing the vanilla. This helped, but tasters still wanted more flavour, so we scoured the pantry for solutions. We found our answer in ground anise seeds, which had a sweet, subtle licorice flavour that rounded out the muffins perfectly. Next, we needed to fix the texture of the muffins they were a bit dense and tough. To create a finer crumb and a less chewy texture, we switched from all-purpose flour to cake flour. A combination of baking powder and baking soda ensured good rise and good browning, but we also increased the oven temperature and raised the oven rack to help achieve the perfect golden brown crust. You can skip grinding the Sucanat however, the muffins will have a speckled appearance. Low-fat yogurt can be sub-

ANISE AND POPPY SEED MUFFINS Servings: 12 Start to finish: 1 hour 3/4 cup (4 ounces) Sucanat 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 2 3/4 cups (11 ounces) cake flour 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground anise seeds 3/4 teaspoon salt Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 425 F. Grease 12-cup muffin tin. Working in 3 batches, grind Sucanat in spice grinder until fine and powdery, about 1 minute. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, swirling pan constantly, until butter is dark golden brown and has nutty aroma, 1 to 3 minutes. Transfer browned butter to large bowl and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted let cool slightly. Whisk yogurt, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest into browned butter until smooth. In large bowl, whisk ground Sucanat, flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, anise, and salt together. Using rubber spatula, stir in yogurt mixture until combined.

This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen shows Anise And Poppy Seed Muffins in Brookline, Mass. (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake until golden brown and toothpick inserted in centre of muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating muffin tin halfway through baking. Let muffins cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes before serving. ——— Nutrition information per serving: 276 calories 94 calories from fat 11 g fat (6 g saturated 0 g trans fats) 60 mg cholesterol 350 mg sodium 39 g carbohydrate 1 g fiber 13 g sugar 5 g protein.

What’s good for lunch, brunch or dinner? This asparagus tart

This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen shows Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart in Brookline, Mass. (Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP) By America’s Test Kitchen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

This beautiful tart takes just minutes to assemble and makes for an impressive brunch dish, appetizer, or even a simple light lunch or dinner. We experimented with several different crusts, trying a pie shell, a tart shell, and par-baked puff pastry. The buttery, flaky puff pastry was absolutely irresistible, and so easy to prep. For a fresh, light filling, we simply scattered the asparagus and other toppings over the pastry base. Cutting the asparagus spears into thin, 1-inch pieces made the tart easier to eat and ensured that the asparagus didn’t need precooking. We tossed the pieces with olive oil, plus

garlic, lemon zest, scallions, and olives. For a creamy base to anchor the toppings, tangy, soft goat cheese nicely complemented the bright, grassy asparagus. Blending in a bit of olive oil made it easier to spread. We dolloped more cheese on top of the asparagus and baked the tart to golden perfection. To thaw frozen puff pastry, let it sit either in the refrigerator for 24 hours or on the counter for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Look for asparagus spears no thicker than 1/2 inch.

ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE TART

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 55 minutes 6 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and

cut 1/4 inch thick on bias (1 cup) 2 scallions, sliced thin 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 ounces (1 cup) goat cheese, softened 1 (9 1/2-by-9 inch) sheet puff pastry, thawed Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 425 F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine asparagus, scallions, 1 tablespoon oil, olives, garlic, zest, salt, and pepper in bowl. In separate bowl, mix 3/4 cup goat cheese and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth set aside. Unfold pastry onto lightly floured counter and roll into 10 inch square transfer to prepared sheet. Lightly brush outer 1/2 inch of pastry square with water to create border, then fold border toward centre, pressing gently to seal. Spread goat cheese mixture in even layer over centre of pastry, avoiding folded border. Scatter asparagus mixture over goat cheese, then crumble remaining 1/4 cup goat cheese over top of asparagus mixture. Bake until pastry is puffed and golden and asparagus is crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, cut into 4 equal pieces, and serve. ——— Nutrition information per serving: 530 calories 366 calories from fat 41 g fat ( 9 g saturated 0 g trans fats) 13 mg cholesterol 464 mg sodium 31 g carbohydrate 2 g fiber 1 g sugar 11 g protein.

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Poppy seed muffins with rich, full flavor — and less sugar By America’S Test Kitchen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

stituted for the whole-milk yogurt, but the muffins will be slightly drier.

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Trout, Angels near 12-year, $432 million deal By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer

Mike Trout is on the verge of becoming baseball’s first half-billion dollar man. Trout and the Los Angeles Angels are close to finalizing a $432 million, 12-year contract that would shatter the record for the largest deal in North American sports history, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The deal was disclosed Tuesday by a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been finalized. The contract was likely to be announced by the end of this week, the person said. Trout would set a baseball record for career earnings at about $513 million, surpassing the roughly $448 million Alex Rodriguez took in with Seattle, Texas and the New York Yankees from

1994-2017 “I’m pretty sure I ain’t paying one more dinner for him,” said fellow Angels star Albert Pujols, in the midst of a $240 million, 10-year deal. “It’s well deserved. I don’t think there’s anybody in baseball besides him who deserves that.” Trout’s latest deal would top the new $330 million, 12-year contract between Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies, and Trout’s $36 million average annual value would surpass pitcher Zack Greinke’s $34.4 million in a six-year deal with Arizona that started in 2016. The contract also would best Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez’s $356 million deal with sports-streaming service DAZN. Progress toward an agreement was first reported by ESPN. Whether Trout’s contract is the largest in the world for a team athlete is difficult to determine. Forbes estimated Lionel Messi

earned $84 million from Barcelona in 2017-18 and Cristiano Ronaldo $61 million from Real Madrid, but precise details of their contracts are not known. “You think about Angels, you think about Mike Trout,” Los Angeles shortstop Andrelton Simmons said, “You locked up the best player in the game. That’s a big first step to take. You can build off of that. That’s a good base to the house.” Trout’s deal would include a signing bonus and supersede the $144.5 million, six-year contract that had been set to pay him $33.25 million in each of the next two seasons. While the marketplace has been slow for many players this offseason, prompting complaints from the players’ association, top stars have gained robust deals. Four of the largest seven contracts will have been agreed to since Feb. 19, with Trout and Harper joined by Manny Machado ($300 million for 10 years with San Diego) and

Nolan Arenado ($260 million for eight years with Colorado). Los Angeles selected Trout with the 25th overall pick in the 2009 amateur draft, and he signed for a bonus of $1,215,000. He made his major league debut on July 8, 2011. A 27-year-old entering what should be his prime years, Trout is considered baseball’s top player and would have been coveted as a free agent after the 2020 season. He lives in southern New Jersey, and Harper said he was excited about trying to recruit Trout to join him in Philadelphia. Astros, Bregman come to terms HOUSTON — Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros have agreed on a $100 million, six-year deal that keeps the All-Star third baseman under contract with the team through 2024, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.

The agreement includes this season, buys out three years of arbitration eligibility (2020-22) and pushes back Bregman’s opportunity to become a free agent by two years. The person spoke Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because details had not been released by the team. The agreement was first reported by KRIV-FOX 26. The 24-year-old Bregman made his first All-Star team last season and was selected MVP of the game after hitting a home run to help the American League win. He set career highs with a .286 batting average, 31 homers, 103 RBIs and a major league-leading 51 doubles, finishing fifth in AL MVP balloting. The second overall pick in the 2015 amateur draft out of LSU, Bregman has hit .282 with 58 homers and 208 RBIs in 2½ seasons with the Astros, helping them win consecutive AL West titles and the 2017 World Series.

Nets rally to top Kings By The Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — D’Angelo Russell scored 27 of his career-high 44 points in the fourth quarter, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson made a layup with eighttenths of a second remaining, and the Brooklyn Nets rallied from 28 points down in the second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 123-121 on Tuesday night and snap a four-game losing streak. Brooklyn was sluggish and out of sync for three quarters before Russell sparked the Nets’ biggest comeback of the season. After scoring 17 points in the first half and going without a point in the third quarter, Russell shot 10 of 15 in the fourth quarter, repeatedly burning Sacramento’s defense with quick drives to the basket. Russell also had four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, breaking Allen Crabbe’s singleseason record of 201 set last season. Russell has 202.

clinching a playoff berth. Clinging to a 110-107 lead, Lou Williams hit a jumper with 40 seconds left to stop a 5-0 run by Indiana.

BUCKS 115, LAKERS 101 MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 30 points and Brook Lopez added 28 as Milwaukee beat Los Angeles. Milwaukee played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is nursing an injured ankle, while LeBron James sat out for Los Angeles due to a sore groin.

ROCKETS 121, HAWKS 105 ATLANTA — James Harden had 31 points and 10 assists, Clint Capela added 26 points and 11 rebounds and Houston won its third straight game. The Rockets have won 12 of 13 and have 10 wins in their last 13 road games. Trae Young had 21 points and 12 assists and John Collins added 20 points 10 rebounds for the Hawks.

WARRIORS 117, TIMBERWOLVES 107 MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry scored 22 of his 36 points in the third quarter and Klay Thompson pitched in with 28 points as Golden State beat fading Minnesota and regained first place in the Western Conference. Jonas Jerebko added 18 points, Kevin Durant scored 17 points and Draymond Green had 10 rebounds and nine assists for the Warriors (48-22), who bounced back from a loss at San Antonio on Monday and moved a half-game ahead of Denver (47-22) in the race for the top seed. The Nuggets were idle.

CLIPPERS 115, PACERS 109 LOS ANGELES — Danilo Gallinari scored 24 points, Montrezl Harrell had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Los Angeles prevented Indiana from

76ERS 118, HORNETS 114 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ben Simmons scored 28 points, JJ Redick had 27 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and Philadelphia held on to beat Charlotte for its fifth straight victory. Jimmy Butler added 23 points and nine assists, and Tobias Harris chipped in with 22 points and 12 rebounds for the 76ers (46-25), who remained in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Redick finished with seven 3-pointers, one shy of his career high. Jeremy Lamb led the Hornets with 26 points and 11 rebounds, but missed a floater that would have sent the game into overtime. Kemba Walker had 21 points for the Hornets (31-39), who have dropped four of their last five and continue to fall out of playoff contention.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, skates against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday in Newark, N.J. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Caps take over 1st in Metro NEWARK, N.J. — Brett Connolly sparked a three-goal second period and the Washington Capitals moved into first place in the Metropolitan Division with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson also scored in the second as the defending Stanley Cup champions won for the 10th time in 13 games. Andre Burakovsky got the other goal and backup goalie Pheonix Copley made 20 saves in winning his sixth straight since the All-Star break. HURRICANES 3, PENGUINS 2, SO RALEIGH, N.C. — Dougie Hamilton scored in the shootout, Petr Mrazek stopped Pittsburgh cold and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins. Justin Williams scored the tying goal with 1:56 left in regulation, and Brock McGinn also scored for the Hurricanes. They won their fourth in five games and earned an important two points in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race — and perhaps just as important, prevented the Penguins from picking up

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CANADIENS 3, FLYERS 1 PHILADELPHIA — Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber and Max Domi scored goals, Carey Price stopped 32 shots and Montreal earned a win over Philadelphia. The Canadiens and Flyers are both chasing a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Montreal entered three points behind Columbus for eighth place in the East and the Flyers were six points out with 78.

PREDATORS 3, MAPLE LEAFS 0 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pekka Rinne shut out Toronto for the second time this season and Brian Boyle, Wayne Simmonds and Filip Forsberg scored goals to give Nashville a win over the Maple Leafs. Nashville won its third straight and Toronto lost for the fourth time in five games.Rinne made 22 saves and Toronto goalie Frederik Andersen made 17 stops.

BRUINS 5, ISLANDERS 0

scored twice and Tuukka Rask earned his 45th career shutout and Boston beat the Islanders. Noel Acciari, Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk also had goals to help the Bruins win their second straight since a three-game skid that followed their 19-game point streak (15-0-4). Boston has won seven consecutive meetings between the teams — eight in a row in New York.

FLAMES 4, BLUE JACKETS 2 CALGARY, Alberta — Johnny Gaudreau scored his team-leading 35th goal and Michael Frolik added a goal and an assist and Calgary earned a win over Columbus. David Rittich made 31 saves to win his fourth start in a row. Andrew Mangiapane and Matthew Tkachuk also scored for the Flames and Austin Czarnik had two assists.

STARS 4, PANTHERS 2 DALLAS — Alexander Radulov had two goals in the third period to lift Dallas over Florida. Coach Jim Montgomery reunited the Stars’ three top scorers on the first line during the first period. In addition to Radulov’s two goals and an assist,

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Knights, Bruins get 1st NCAA wins By The Associated Press

DAYTON, Ohio — Kevin McClain scored 29 points and led the decisive secondhalf run as Belmont got its first NCAA Tournament win, pulling away to an 8170 victory Tuesday night and ending Temple coach Fran Dunphy’s career in the First Four. The 11th-seeded Bruins (27-5) play Maryland on Thursday in the East Region. Belmont got at-large bid after losing to Murray State in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title game. The Bruins showed that the selection committee’s faith was not misplaced, getting the breakthrough win on

their eighth try. The loss sent Temple (23-10) into a transition at the top. Dunphy is retiring after his 13th season at Temple, where he replaced John Chaney. Dunphy previously coached 17 seasons at Penn. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 82, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 76 DAYTON, Ohio — Darnell Edge scored a careerhigh 33 points, and Fairleigh Dickinson rallied to win its first ever NCAA Tournament game, taking down Prairie View A&M in the tourney opener. Edge was 7 for 9 from beyond the 3-point line, and

Jahil Jenkins scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half for the Knights (21-13), who advanced out of the First Four to play No. 1 seed Gonzaga on Thursday in Salt Lake City. Prairie View (22-13), also seeking its first tournament win, built up 13-point leads in both halves, but Fairleigh Dickinson took control in the second half behind the shooting of Edge and Jenkins. A 3-pointer by Gary Blackston pulled Prairie View back to within two points, 78-76, but a layup from Mike Holloway Jr. and a pair of free throws by Edge with 17 seconds left sealed it for Fairleigh Dickinson. Blackston led the Panthers with 26 points and Devonte Patterson had 17.

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Jamie Benn had a goal and two assists and Tyler Seguin assisted on all four goals.

AVALANCHE 3, WILD 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Philipp Grubauer made 36 saves to lift Colorado over the Wild in a game that had playoff implications in Minnesota and elsewhere. Tyson Barrie, Tyson Jost and Ian Cole scored for Colorado, which won its second straight game. Minnesota remained one point behind the idle Arizona Coyotes for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, while the Avalanche got within one point of the Wild and two of Arizona. Colorado also has a game in hand on Minnesota. The result also clinched a playoff berth for the San Jose Sharks. Zach Parise scored and Devan Dubnyk stopped 35 shots for Minnesota.

BLUES 7, OILERS 2 ST. LOUIS — Jaden Schwartz had three goals and an assist, David Perron added two goals and two assists, and St. Louis routed the Edmonton. Schwartz scored once in each period for his fourth career hat trick and first since Oct. 18, 2017, against Chicago. Alex Pietrangelo and Pat Maroon also scored for the Blues, who outshot Edmonton 44-17 and improved to 6-1-2 in their past nine home games against the Oilers.

RED WINGS 3, RANGERS 2 NEW YORK — Andreas Athanasiou scored twice and Detroit beat New York. Frans Nielsen also scored and Taro Hirose recorded an assist during his NHL debut for Detroit, which won its second straight but has already been eliminated from playoff contention. Jimmy Howard stopped 41 shots. Ryan Strome and Brendan Smith scored, but the Rangers dropped their fifth consecutive game and inched closer to being knocked out of the playoff race for the second straight season. Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves.

Basketball NCAA Tournament Glance FIRST FOUR At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Tuesday, March 19 Fairleigh Dickinson 82, Prairie View A&M 76 Belmont 81, Temple 70 Wednesday, March 20 N.C. Central (18-15) vs. North Dakota State (18-15), 2:40 p.m. Arizona State (22-10) vs. St. John’s (21-12), 5:10 p.m. All Times ADT

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB x-Toronto 50 21 .704 — x-Philadelphia 46 25 .648 4 Boston 43 28 .606 7 Brooklyn 37 36 .507 14 New York 14 57 .197 36 Southeast Division Miami 34 36 .486 — Orlando 33 38 .465 1½ Charlotte 31 39 .443 3 Washington 30 41 .423 4½ Atlanta 24 48 .333 11 Central Division x-Milwaukee 53 18 .746 — Indiana 44 28 .611 9½ Detroit 36 34 .514 16½ Chicago 20 52 .278 33½ Cleveland 18 53 .254 35 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Houston 45 26 .634 — San Antonio 42 29 .592 3 New Orleans 31 42 .425 15 Memphis 28 42 .400 16½ Dallas 28 42 .400 16½ Northwest Division x-Denver 47 22 .681 — Portland 43 27 .614 4½ Oklahoma City 42 29 .592 6 Utah 41 29 .586 6½ Minnesota 32 39 .451 16 Pacific Division x-Golden State 48 22 .686 — L.A. Clippers 42 30 .583 7 Sacramento 34 36 .486 14 L.A. Lakers 31 40 .437 17½ Phoenix 17 55 .236 32 x-clinched playoff spot Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia 118, Charlotte 114

Houston 121, Atlanta 105 Golden State 117, Minnesota 107 Milwaukee 115, L.A. Lakers 101 Brooklyn 123, Sacramento 121 L.A. Clippers 115, Indiana 109 Wednesday’s Games Boston at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Milwaukee at Cleveland, 3 p.m. New Orleans at Orlando, 3 p.m. Utah at New York, 3:30 p.m. Houston at Memphis, 4 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 4 p.m. Miami at San Antonio, 4:30 p.m. Toronto at Oklahoma City, 5:30 p.m. Dallas at Portland, 6 p.m. All Times ADT

NIT Glance

First Round Tuesday, March 19 UNC-Greensboro 84, Campbell 69 Lipscomb 89, Davidson 81 NC State 84, Hofstra 78 Indiana 89, St. Francis (Pa.) 72 Clemson 75, Wright State 69 Memphis 74, San Diego 60 Arkansas 84, Providence 72 Texas 79, South Dakota State 73 Creighton 70, Loyola of Chicago 61 Colorado 78, Dayton 73 Wednesday, March 20 Wichita State (19-14) at Furman (25-7), 3 p.m. Harvard (18-11) at Georgetown (19-13), 3 p.m. Norfolk State (21-13) at Alabama (18-15), 3 p.m. Toledo (25-7) at Xavier (18-15), 3 p.m. Sam Houston State (21-11) at TCU (20-13), 5 p.m. Butler (16-16) at Nebraska (1816), 5 p.m. All Times ADT

Hockey

Metropolitan Division Washington 73 43 23 7 93 252 226 N.Y. Islanders 73 42 24 7 91 206 178 Pittsburgh 74 39 24 11 89 251 223 Carolina 72 40 25 7 87 215 198 Columbus 73 40 29 4 84 222 214 Philadelphia 73 35 30 8 78 223 244 N.Y. Rangers 73 28 32 13 69 204 244 New Jersey 74 27 38 9 63 205 253

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Winnipeg 72 43 25 4 90 246 213 Nashville 74 42 27 5 89 222 195 St. Louis 73 38 27 8 84 214 200 Dallas 73 38 29 6 82 185 180 Minnesota 74 34 31 9 77 200 217 Colorado 73 32 29 12 76 232 224 Chicago 72 32 30 10 74 243 263 Pacific Division x-Calgary 73 45 21 7 97 260 208 San Jose 73 43 22 8 94 261 229 Vegas 73 41 27 5 87 227 203 Arizona 73 36 31 6 78 196 204 Vancouver 73 31 32 10 72 199 225 Edmonton 73 32 34 7 71 206 244 Anaheim 74 30 35 9 69 173 227 Los Angeles 72 25 39 8 58 170 230 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched conference Tuesday’s Games Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 2, SO Montreal 3, Philadelphia 1 Detroit 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Boston 5, N.Y. Islanders 0 Washington 4, New Jersey 1 Colorado 3, Minnesota 1 St. Louis 7, Edmonton 2 Nashville 3, Toronto 0 Dallas 4, Florida 2 Calgary 4, Columbus 2 Wednesday’s Games Toronto at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 3:30 p.m. Ottawa at Vancouver, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Anaheim, 6 p.m. All Times ADT

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP z-Tampa Bay 73 Boston 73 Toronto 73 Montreal 73 Florida 73 Buffalo 72 Detroit 73 Ottawa 72

W L OT Pts GF GA 56 13 4 116 287 191 44 20 9 97 221 185 43 25 5 91 259 219 38 28 7 83 215 213 32 29 12 76 236 246 31 32 9 71 200 233 26 37 10 62 198 249 25 41 6 56 213 263

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Named Bill Bavasi director operations for the Arizona Fall League. American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Signed OF Carlos Gonzalez to a minor league contract. Optioned OF

Oscar Mercado to Columbus (IL). Released OF Matt Joyce. HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned OFs Derek Fisher and Myles Straw, and LHP Cionel Perez. Reassigned OF Yordan Alvarez, LHP Kent Emanuel, RHP Brendan McCurry; and INFs Jack Mayfield, Nick Tanielu and Abraham Toro to their minor league camp. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned RHP Glenn Sparkman and OFs Jorge Bonifacio and Brett Phillips to Omaha (PCL). Reassigned LHP Richard Lovelady; RHPs Zach Lovvorn and Drew Storen; C Xavier Fernandez; INFs Jecksson Flores and Nicky Lopez and OFs Elier Hernandez and Bubba Starling to their minor league camp. NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with LHP Gio Gonzalez on a minor league contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Selected C Nick Hundley from Las Vegas (PCL). Placed RHP Jharel Cotton and OF Nick Martini on the 10-day IL, retroactive to March 17, and C Chris Herrmann on the 60day IL, retroactive to March 17. SEATTLE MARINERS — Selected OF Ichiro Suzuki from Tacoma (PCL). Placed RHPs Shawn Armstrong, Gerson Bautista, Anthony Swarzak, Sam Tuivailala and INF Kyle Seager on the IL. Re-assigned LHP Tommy Milone and C Jose Lobaton to their minor league camp. TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned C Jose Trevino to Nashville (PCL). National League SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned RHPs Tyler Beede and Ray Black to their minor league camp. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS — Signed F Deyonta Davis to a 10-day contract. MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Signed G Tim Frazier. SACRAMENTO KINGS — Assigned F Caleb Swanigan to Stockton (NBAGL). FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed LB/DE Bruce Irvin to a one-year contract. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Resigned DB Phillip Gaines.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Agreed to terms with WR Randall Cobb on a one-year contract. Signed DE Kerry Hyde. Re-signed C L.P. Ladouceur. DETROIT LIONS — Signed WR Tommylee Lewis. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Announced LS Luke Rhodes signed his tender. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed LB Jake Ryan. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed CB Bashaud Breeland. LOS ANGELES RAMS — Agreed to terms with QB Blake Bortles on a one-year contract and LB Clay Matthews on a two-year contract. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed K Dan Bailey. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Re-signed WR Phillip Dorsett NEW YORK GIANTS — Resigned LS Zak DeOssie, WR Bennie Fowler and DB Tony Lippett. NEW YORK JETS — Signed TE Daniel Brown. Re-signed TE Eric Tomlinson and OL Brent Qvale. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed LB Vontaze Burfict. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed LB Mark Barron to a twoyear contract. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Named Dustin Little athletic trainer. Re-signed RB Raheem Mostert to a three-year contract and signed P Justin Vogel to a one-year contract. HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed TE Darren Fells. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed WR Brian Quick. Resigned G Zac Kerin. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed DL Mic’hael Brooks. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed WR Kenneth Walker. SOCCER Major League Soccer DC UNITED — Signed F Griffin Yow. COLLEGE SUN BELT CONFERENCE — Named Keith Gill commissioner. ARKANSAS — Announced F Daniel Gafford will enter the NBA draft and will not play in the NIT. MISSISSIPPI — Agreed to terms with men’s basketball coach Kermit Davis on a four-year contract. SAINT JOSEPH’S — Fired men’s basketball coach Phil Martelli.

Saint Mary’s plans for yet another upset By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer

MORAGA, Calif. — Randy Bennett has earned seven NCAA Tournament bids, made one trip to the Sweet Sixteen and turned a two-win team into one of the winningest on the West Coast since arriving to coach at tiny Saint Mary’s nearly two decades ago. This year’s trip to the tournament might be the most unexpected, and gratifying, of Bennett’s career. His rebuilding Gaels weren’t supposed to get here — not this year, anyway. It was last season’s experienced group that went 30-6, won 19 straight games and absolutely planned to be playing on the big March stage only to be left out on Selection Sunday.

“The whole way we thought we’d be in,” Bennett said. And this season? The odds were against the Gaels. Saint Mary’s certainly wasn’t supposed to beat No. 1 Gonzaga last week to steal away the West Coast Conference tournament title and automatic NCAA bid. “Just to win that tournament is hard, because you’ve got Gonzaga in the way,” Bennett said. “They win it so often, and this year they’re really good, so it wasn’t something you count on, ‘Hey, we’ll just win the conference tournament,’ you got to go through No. 1 in the country to do it. Didn’t really see it coming. I knew we were playing better.” So, imagine how much less daunting it feels now

Packers lose Matthews, Cobb LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linebacker Clay Matthews agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, returning to his native Southern California after a decade with the Green Bay Packers. The 32-year-old Matthews set the Packers franchise record with 83½ sacks over his 10 seasons in Green Bay. The former USC star earned six Pro Bowl selections and won a Super Bowl ring with the Packers, although his 3½ sacks last season were a career low. Matthews went to high school in Agoura Hills, California, and he lives in nearby Calabasas with his wife and growing family. Both towns are a short drive from the Rams’ training complex in Thousand Oaks northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Matthews will contribute to the Rams’ pass rush alongside All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald and linebacker Dante Fowler, who re-signed with the NFC champions earlier this month. Nose tackle Ndamukong Suh is still a free agent after his sole season with Los Angeles. Matthews played four seasons for the Trojans at the Coliseum, where the Rams will play next season before moving into their multibillion-dollar stadium

complex in Inglewood in 2020. Matthews won four Pac12 titles and three Rose Bowls at USC. He famously walked onto Pete Carroll’s roster and redshirted on the Trojans’ last national championship squad before growing into a firstround NFL pick. The Rams released starting linebacker Mark Barron earlier this month, creating additional opportunities for Matthews. Matthews joins veteran safety Eric Weddle and backup quarterback Blake Bortles in the Rams’ compact class of free-agent signings. Cowboys sign Cobb FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a oneyear contract with freeagent receiver Randall Cobb. Cobb spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, though he was limited to nine games last season because of a hamstring injury and a concussion. Along with the addition of Cobb, the Cowboys on Tuesday re-signed unrestricted free-agent long snapper L.P. Ladouceur They also signed Kerry Hyder, a defensive end from Texas Tech who was with Detroit last season.

for the 11th-seeded Gaels (22-11) to go cross-country for a first-round game against defending champion and No. 6 seed Villanova on Thursday in Hartford, Connecticut? Not to mention the Gaels’ lone trip to the Sweet Sixteen came from an upset of second-seeded Villanova in 2010 as a 10th seed. That had been the only win in program history against a top-10 team until the victory over Gonzaga in Las Vegas last week. There’s a reminder of that Sweet Sixteen trip in the hallway outside the locker room that the players see as they walk out to practice each day in McKeon Pavilion. “We know that we can beat anybody,” leading scorer Jordan Ford said. “Since we beat the No. 1 team in

the country, and to be able to see and play against the No. 1 team in the country three times this year, we know that we can hang with anybody.” Things began to turn around for Saint Mary’s after a 94-46 thumping at Gonzaga on Feb. 9. Ford, a junior guard averaging a team-best 21.3 points, and senior center Jordan Hunter spoke up in a hurry. They reminded their teammates everyone must remain positive. Saint Mary’s started defending better, then won five straight games that included lopsided road victories at Pacific and San Diego before a 6955 home defeat to Gonzaga on March 2 in which the Gaels hung tough deep into the game. Then Saint Mary’s pulled

off the improbable: stunning the favored Zags 60-47 for the WCC tournament title. “It’s just a great feeling to knock off the No. 1 team in the country. It doesn’t happen that often,” Ford said. “To play the defending national champions is just another great opportunity for us.” Bennett received 400 congratulatory text messag-

es that night, his record. He allowed his players to celebrate the upset and be proud for a short time, then it was time to return to work. “There’s no bums in the tournament,” Hunter noted. The good vibes through the selection show knowing they were in was a drastic difference for the Gaels from being on the bubble a year ago and not getting into the tournament.

Today in History Today is Tuesday, March 19, the 78th day of 2019. There are 287 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 19, 1945, during World War II, 724 people were killed when a Japanese dive bomber attacked the carrier USS Franklin off Japan (the ship was saved). Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of German facilities that could fall into Allied hands in his so-called “Nero Decree,” which was largely disregarded. On this date: In 1918, Congress passed the first law establishing daylight saving time in the United States, with clocks to be moved forward one hour from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. (This law was repealed in August 1919.) In 1920, the Senate rejected, for a second time, the Treaty of Versailles (vehr-SY’) by a vote of 49 in favor, 35 against, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed for approval. In 1931, Nevada Gov. Fred B. Balzar signed a measure legalizing casino gambling. In 1953, the Academy Awards ceremony was televised for the first time; “The Greatest Show on Earth” was named best picture of 1952. In 1966, the Texas Western Miners defeated the heavily favored Kentucky Wildcats, 72-65, to win the NCAA Championship played in College Park, Maryland; making the contest especially noteworthy was that Texas Western became the first basketball team to start five black players in a national title game as it faced an all-white Kentucky squad. In 1976, Buckingham Palace announced the separation of Princess Margaret and her husband, the Earl of Snowdon, after 16 years of marriage. In 1979, the U.S. House of Representatives began televising its floor proceedings; the live feed was carried by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network), which was making its debut. In 1987, televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as chairman of his PTL ministry organization amid a sex and money scandal involving Jessica Hahn, a former church secretary. In 1993, Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White announced plans to retire. (White’s departure paved the way for Ruth Bader Ginsburg to become the court’s second female justice.) In 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.) In 2005, Police in Citrus County, Florida, found the body of 9-yearold Jessica Lunsford, more than three weeks after she’d disappeared from her bedroom. (Convicted sex offender John Evander Couey was later sentenced to death for kidnapping, raping and burying Jessica alive; he died of natural causes in September 2009.) In 2013, Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole exemplifying his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion strong flock during a Mass at the Vatican. Ten years ago: An Austrian jury sentenced Josef Fritzl, 73, to life in a psychiatric ward for locking his daughter in a dungeon for 24 years, fathering her seven children and letting an eighth die in captivity as a newborn. Pope Benedict XVI, visiting Cameroon, told Muslim leaders that true religion rejected violence; the pontiff also held up peaceful coexistence between Christianity and Islam in the country as “a beacon to other African nations.” Five years ago: In her first news conference as Federal Reserve chair, Janet Yellen said with the job market still weak, the Fed intended to keep short-term rates near zero for a “considerable” time and would raise them only gradually. Toyota agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle an investigation by the U.S. government, admitting that it had hidden information about defects that caused Toyota and Lexus vehicles to accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in injuries and deaths. Robert Strauss, 95, a prominent Democratic party powerbroker and former U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union, died in Washington. Former Iran-Contra chief prosecutor Lawrence E. Walsh, 102, died in Oklahoma City. Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro Baptist Church that preached hatred of gay people, died at age 84. One year ago: Speaking in New Hampshire, a state ravaged by opioids, President Donald Trump called for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty. Former tennis star Martina Navratilova said she was “extremely angry” to learn that the BBC paid John McEnroe at least 10 times more than her for their broadcasting roles at Wimbledon. Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon announced that she would challenge New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a Democratic primary in September. (Cuomo easily beat back the challenge.) Today’s Birthdays: Former White House national security adviser Brent Scowcroft is 94. Actress Renee Taylor is 86. Actress-singer Phyllis Newman is 86. Actress Ursula Andress is 83. Singer Clarence “Frogman” Henry is 82. Singer Ruth Pointer (The Pointer Sisters) is 73. Actress Glenn Close is 72. Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is 67. Actor Bruce Willis is 64. Actress-comedian Mary Scheer is 56. Playwright Neil LaBute is 56. Actor Connor Trinneer is 50. Rock musician Gert Bettens (K’s Choice) is 49. Rapper Bun B is 46. Rock musician Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World) is 43. Actress Virginia Williams is 41. Actress Abby Brammell is 40. MLB pitcher Clayton Kershaw is 31. Actor Craig Lamar Traylor is 30. Actor Philip Bolden is 24. Thought for Today: “As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” -- Virginia Woolf, English author (18821941).

A12 | Wednesday, March 20, 2019 | Peninsula Clarion

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LEGALS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT KENAI In the Matter of the Estate of BRUCE PHILLIP WARNECKE, Deceased. Case No. 3KN-19-00057 PR Date of Death: February 23, 2019

LEGALS NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND SALE NAMING TRUSTEE: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY TRUSTOR: THOMAS C. CARVER, an unmarried person BENEFICIARY: ESTATE OF HERMAN E. FANDEL OWNER OF RECORD: THOMAS C. CARVER, an unmarried person

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that KATHRYN WALUKEWICZ has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate on March 1, 2019. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims should be presented to the personal representative, KATHRYN WALUKEWICZ, Personal Representative of the estate of BRUCE PHILLIP WARNECKE., through her attorney, KATHERINE ELSNER, 215 Fidalgo Ave, STE 201, Kenai, Alaska, 99611. DATED this 18th day of March, 2019. /s/Katherine Elsner, ABA#1411116 Attorney for Petitioner Pub: March 20. 27 & April 3, 2019 849231

Said Deed of Trust was executed on the 25th day of May, 2017, and recorded on the 1st day of June, 2017, Serial No. 2017-003880. Said Deed of Trust has not been assigned by the Beneficiary. Said documents having been recorded in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, describing: LOT ONE (1) AND LOT (2), BLOCK FOUR (4), INLET VIEW SUBDIVISION - FIRST REVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. K-1515, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. The physical address of the real property described above is 702 Lawton Dr., Kenai, Alaska 99611.

The undersigned, being the original, or properly substituted Trustee hereby gives notice that a breach of the obligations under the Deed of Trust has occurred in that the Trustor has failed to satisfy the indebtedness secured thereby: FOUR HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN AND 40/100TH DOLLARS ($415,497.40), plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred, and any future advances thereunder. Said default may be cured and the sale terminated upon payment of the sum of default plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred, and any future advances thereunder, prior to the sale date. If Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously and default has been cured, the trustee may elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. Upon demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee elects to sell the above-described property, with proceeds to be applied to the total indebtedness secured thereby. Said sale shall be held at public auction at the ALASKA COURT SYSTEM BUILDING, 125 TRADING BAY DR., #100, KENAI, ALASKA, on the 14th day of May, 2019, said sale shall commence at 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in conjunction with such other sales that the Trustee or its attorney may conduct. DATED this 6th day of February, 2019. FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY By: KRISTI A. LARSON Title: Authorized Signer 302 Kenai Recording Feb 7, 2019 Serial No. 2019-000919 Pub: March 20, 27, April 3 & 10, 2019 839063

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Peninsula Clarion | Wednesday, March 20, 2019 | A13

WEEKDAYS MORNING/AFTERNOON A (3) ABC-13 13 (6) MNT-5 5 (8) CBS-11 11 (9) FOX-4 4 (10) NBC-2 2 (12) PBS-7 7

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137 317

(23) LIFE

108 252

(28) USA

105 242

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139 247

(31) TNT

138 245

(34) ESPN 140 206

(35) ESPN2 144 209

(36) ROOT 426 687 (38) PARMT 241 241

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M T 173 291 W Th F M T 171 300 W Th F

(51) FREE 180 311 (55) TLC

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105 242

(30) TBS

139 247

(31) TNT

138 245

(34) ESPN 140 206 (35) ESPN2 144 209 (36) ROOT 426 687 (38) PARMT 241 241 (43) AMC

131 254

(46) TOON 176 296 (47) ANPL 184 282 (49) DISN

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(51) FREE 180 311 (55) TLC

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182 278

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120 269

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118 265

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