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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 Soldotna-Kenai, Alaska

Vol. 44, Issue 187

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Budget makes debut

Question Where do you think Wildlife Troopers should deploy additional enforcement on the Kenai Peninsula? n Commercial fisheries n Personal-use fisheries n Sport fisheries

Assembly gets overview of fiscal plan By KAYLEE OSOWSKI Peninsula Clarion

To place your vote and comment, visit our Web site at www. peninsulaclarion. com. Results and selected comments will be posted each Tuesday in the Clarion, and a new question will be asked.

In the news Fishing businesses upset with senator on EPA bill

JUNEAU (AP) — A group of lodge owners and guides has expressed disappointment with Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s support of a bill that would limit when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could use its so-called “veto authority” under the federal Clean Water Act. Nineteen individuals signed onto a letter to Alaska’s senior senator, featured in a full-page ad Wednesday in the Anchorage Daily News, the state’s largest newspaper. Last month, Murkowski became a co-sponsor of legislation that would limit to the permitting stage when EPA could act to restrict or prohibit use of a certain area for disposal of dredged or fill material. Murkowski raised concerns when EPA announced this year that it was initiating the process under the Clean Water Act in relation to the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region before the project had even moved into the permitting phase. That process is still underway, with no final decisions made.

Correction In the Sunday story “Ranger Games” Kelly Modla’s title was incorrectly reported. She is a Federal Wildlife Officer with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service.

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In its proposed fiscal year 2015 annual budget the Kenai Peninsula Borough is facing a $2.9 million funding gap, largely due to an increase in property tax exemptions. Craig Chapman, borough director of finance introduced Assembly members to the annual budget during a finance committee meeting on Tuesday and said voters increased property tax exemptions from $20,000 to $50,000 in October 2013, which impacts the budget by $2.4 million. While voters chose to increase property tax exemption, revenue from the tax is projected to be up slightly from last year. Even with the decrease in revenues it will generate, property taxes is expected to be the biggest contributor to the general fund at $33 million. Chapman said a decrease projected for taxable assessed values for real property is offset by an increase in assessed values oil and gas. More oil and gas exploration in the borough has lead to an increase in assessed values from $699 million in 2012 to $1.142 billion in 2015. The borough projects collecting $73 million total for its

Fish on! Above, Bill Schmidt, of Sterling, shouts as he lands a landlocked sockeye salmon, or kokanee, while fishing Wednesday at Sport Lake in Soldotna. Schmidt said his wife wanted the fish for her birthday, so he spent part of the afternoon fishing for the kokanee which he intends to smoke and gift to her. At right, Schmidt baits his hook. Photos by Rashah McChesney/ Peninsula Clarion

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Acuren building safe, landlord says By RASHAH McCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion

News that one of his tenants had suspended operations, after a surprise inspection by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, came as a shock to Rick Roeske, executive director of the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District. The organization owns

the building where the Kenai branch of Acuren USA has been housed for more than five years. Staff at the development district building has since met with inspectors from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or NRC, and been assured that other tenants in the building had not been over-exposed to radiation, Roeske said.

“We didn’t get a notification from Acuren, we got notification from the media and that’s the first we heard of it,” Roeske said. “We were as surprised as everyone else.” Technically the company was not required to report its encounter with the NRC as it was not spelled out in the terms of its lease with the economic development district, he said.

The company is licensed to use radioactive materials when inspecting pipe welds and on April 10 NRC inspectors on a surprise inspection of the facility, 14896 Kenai Spur Highway, had meter readings that went “off-scale” close to the building, according to a confirmatory action letter issued to the company. An initial dose estimate sug-

gested that a member of the public standing near the building during testing could have gotten a dose of radiation in excess of mandated annual limits, according to the letter. Inspectors moved about 40 feet away from the building and their survey meter read about 200 mR/hour during the two minutes that Acuren was conSee SAFE, page A-10

Assembly approves Lease sale nets $5.2 million funds for turf field By KAYLEE OSOWSKI Peninsula Clarion

The Soldotna High School track and artificial turf field will be completed this year. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly appropriated funds to finish the project during its Tuesday meeting. From the borough’s general fund, the assembly appropriated $135,000. The assembly also redirected $165,000 from other school capital projects to the turf project. Borough Mayor Mike Navarre said the turf field has already been ordered and with the site work underway, the track is the last piece to be ordered. “We need to order (the track) this week in order to move forward,” Navarre said.

He said if the funds weren’t approved the site work, field portion and probably the base work for the track would be complete this year. Because the field and track are from the same company, holding the track until next year would create additional delivery costs. He said costs would be “exponentially higher to delay the project.” “I won’t oppose it simply because of cost benefit analysis of it,” assembly member Wayne Ogle said. “… We’re down the road. And not doing it would present more problems than doing it, but I sure hope in the future we have our funds lined up a little bit better.” The borough received one bid for phase one work — removing the existing track and See TURF, page A-10

By TIM BRADNER Morris News Service-Alaska/

Alaska Journal of Commerce

Bidding was modest at the state’s annual Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula “areawide” lease sales Wednesday, with bids coming from independent companies and most of those in Cook Inlet from companies already established there. A surprise, however, is that there were three bids on tracts near Port Moller on the Alaska Peninsula in southwest Alaska. The state Division of Oil and Gas routinely offers leases on state-owned lands on the peninsula when it makes the Cook Inlet acreage available. Until this year, however, there have been no bids for Alaska Peninsula leases since 2007. Shell acquired several C

leases in 2007 but subsequently dropped them. This year two small independents, Auxullium Alaska Inc. and Novus Terra Ltd. offered bids on three parcels. All three leases were near shore and southwest of Port Moller. In the Cook Inlet sale, 152 state-owned oil and gas tracts were offered, with 35 sold for about $5.2 million in high bids, state Oil and Gas Division Director Bill Barron said. All bids were from independent companies. No major companies submitted bids. Bids for 10,280 acres of leases sold on the Alaska Peninsula totaled $51,400, Barron said. Cook Inlet leases sold totaled 108,543 acres. “Eight bidders participated in the Cook Inlet sale and the high bids of the sale,

of $153 per acre came from Woodstone Resources for two tracts,” Barron said. The state had set a minimum bid of $25 per acre. Hilcorp Energy acquired 11 tracts in the sale with bids ranging from $30 to $40 per acre, while Apache Alaska Corp. won seven tracts with bids that ranged mostly from $26 to $50 per acre but with an $86-per-acre bid on one tract. Hilcorp is the major oil and gas producer in the Inlet, having acquired Chevron Corp. and Marathon Oil Co. properties in 2012 and 2013. Apache is engaged in a multi-year exploration program. Other companies participating included Cook Inlet Energy, a small producer on Cook Inlet’s west side, which

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A-2 Peninsula Clarion, Thursday, May 8, 2014

AccuWeather 5-day forecast for Kenai-Soldotna

Barrow 23/14

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Prudhoe Bay 29/12

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12:12 a.m. (15.4) 12:13 p.m. (14.3)

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11:00 a.m. (13.6) 11:56 p.m. (15.3)

5:28 a.m. (6.2) 5:40 p.m. (4.4)

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10:19 a.m. (12.4) 11:15 p.m. (14.1)

4:24 a.m. (6.2) 4:36 p.m. (4.4)

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9:04 a.m. (6.9) 10:00 p.m. (8.0)

2:55 a.m. (4.4) 3:11 p.m. (2.6)

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3:03 a.m. (25.9) 3:22 p.m. (23.7)

9:27 a.m. (7.0) 9:50 p.m. (5.6)

Deep Creek

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Plenty of sunshine

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Sunny and delightful

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Daylight Length of Day - 16 hrs., 42 min., 1 sec. Daylight gained - 5 min., 11 sec.

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Seldovia

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Tomorrow 5:38 a.m. 10:25 p.m.

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Nome 37/32

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Unalakleet McGrath 42/33 57/33

First June 5 Tomorrow 4:14 p.m. 4:13 a.m.

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Dillingham 53/38

From the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai

24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.09" Month to date ........................... 0.40" Normal month to date ............. 0.17" Year to date .............................. 3.31" Normal year to date ................. 3.24" Record today ................. 0.58" (1988) Record for May ............. 2.77" (1966) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963)

Juneau 60/38

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Sitka 52/43

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Ketchikan 56/44

64 at Petersburg 12 at Point Hope

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Severe storms will roam the Plains today from Minnesota southward into Texas. Rain, heavy at times, will soak the Dakotas. A bit of rain will dampen parts of the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast.

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By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer

NEW YORK — If Mickey Mouse is feeling his age at 86, scientists may have found just the tonic: the blood of younger mice. Older mice got stronger, exercised longer and performed better mentally after they were injected with blood from young mice, or even just with a substance that’s more abundant in younger blood. Someday, if more research goes well, this may lead to a way to treat some infirmities of

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old age in people. In the meantime, scientists have a warning for do-it-yourselfers. “Don’t try this at home,” said Saul Villeda of the University of California, San Francisco, an author of one of three papers published online Sunday by the journals Nature Medicine and Science. He worked with mice that were roughly the equivalent of people in their 20s and 60s. Researchers repeatedly injected the older mice with blood from either the younger animals or other aged mice. Those that got the young blood did better in

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Scientists find elixir for older mice

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High ............................................... 57 Low ................................................ 36 Normal high .................................. 54 Normal low .................................... 34 Record high ........................ 70 (1981) Record low ......................... 24 (1964)

Kenai/ Soldotna 57/33 Seward 58/43 Homer 53/35

Anchorage 58/43

Bethel 48/36

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learning and memory tests than the mice given the older blood. For example, they performed better at recalling where to find a submerged platform in a maze. Villeda said the researchers are trying to figure out what’s in the young blood that made the difference. The two other papers, from Harvard University, focused on a substance that is more abundant in the blood of younger mice than old. That protein, called GDF11, is also found in human blood and its concentration also appears to decline with age, said Amy Wagers, an author on both papers. On average, aging mice that got injections of it showed greater grip strength and more endurance on a treadmill than

untreated mice. The Harvard scientists also found that exposing older mice to the blood of younger mice produced more blood vessels and blood flow in the brain. Injections of GDF11 had a similar effect. Lee Rubin, a study author, said those results suggest further work may lead to a way to treat age-related mental decline and perhaps dementia in people. Wagers and Villeda said it’s not clear whether GDF11 explains the results of Villeda’s study. Wagers said she suspects other substances in blood can also help aging animals. Online: Nature Medicine: http:// www.nature.com/nm Science: http://sciencemag. org

Peninsula Clarion, Thursday, May 8, 2014

Community Calendar Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440. 8:30 a.m. • TOPS AK No. 220 Kasilof weigh-in at CES Station 6, 58260 Sterling Highway. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 2627319 or 252-3436. 10 a.m. • TOPS AK No. 164 Soldotna weigh-in at First Baptist Church, 159 S. Binkley. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. Call 2627339. • Narcotics Anonymous PJ Meeting, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. 12:30 p.m. • The local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society meets at at Heritage Place in Soldotna, 232 Rockwell Ave. Call Lindy at 262-4724. 5:30 p.m. • Free Seated Zumba Gold at the Kenai Senior Center. New participants, active older adults, and chair-bound or limited mobility participants are encouraged. 6 p.m. • AA Step Sisters at Central Peninsula Hospital. Call 2622304. • TOPS AK 20, Soldotna, weigh-in at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 North Soldotna Avenue, Soldotna. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 262-1557. • Celebrate Recovery, Midnight Son Seventh-day Adventist church on the corner of Swires Rd. and Kenai Spur Hwy in Kenai. Dinner is at 6 p.m.; Recovery Lesson at 6:30 p.m.; Open Share groups at 7:15 p.m. Email rking4@mac.com or call 260-3292. 7 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “Dopeless Hope Fiends,” 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • Square dance group at Ninilchik Senior Center. • Alcoholics Anonymous “Unity Men’s Group” meets downstairs the Salvation Army building in Soldotna. 8 p.m. • AA Attitude of Gratitude at URS Club, 405 Overland Drive. Call 283-3777. • AA North Roaders Group at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 242-9477. • Alcoholics Anonymous Ninichick support group at United Methodist Church, 15811 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik. Call 907567-3574.

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efit the Sterling Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program. For more information, call 262-1721.

Learn about garden pest control

Clean-up day at Soldotna Museum

Every gardener has insects, weeds, or other pests that need attention or control during the growing season. This class will help you learn when each pest is most vulnerable to control, how to identify the pests and decide which control is right for your garden, and to create your own IPM plan. Janice Chumley, IPM tech for the Cooperative Extension Service will provide identification tips, pest specific information and help you create an IPM plan for your growing area. This free class is today from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Class size is limited so please register early by calling Cooperative Extension Service at 2625824.

Volunteers are needed for Spring Clean-Up at the Soldotna Museum beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Bring rakes, shovels, and other clean-up tools. Lunch will be provided at noon.

Soapbox Derby ready to roll The Kenai Rotary Club is hosting a Soap Box Derby downhill race. The Super Stock division is designed for racers ages 9 to 18 years of age. Drivers build their own cars from kits with adult supervision. Only six kits remain available for sale. Select cars are available for sponsorship. Tech Inspection and barbecue is Friday next to RE/MAX and Safeway in Kenai. The race will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday on Spruce Street in Kenai. For more information visit www.clubrunner.ca/kenai or contact race director Scott Hamann at 776-7676.

Woodturners meeting planned

Hospital service area board meeting cancelled The regularly scheduled meeting of the Central Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board on May 12 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on June 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Kenai River rugby club seeking recruits Anyone interested in playing an exciting team sport this summer is invited to join the Kenai River Wolfpack rugby club for practice on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Frontage Road fields in Kenai (on the bluff, behind the Backdoor Lounge). No experience is necessary. Practices will cover the basics of the game for beginners with light contact ruck and maul drills as the team prepares for summer tournaments in Anchorage. The Wolfpack will host the Dipnet Fest Tournament July 12 in Kenai. New members are encouraged to bring cleats and a mouthgard for practices. For more information contact Fred at 398-6989 or kenairugger@gmail.com

The Kenai Peninsula Woodturners Chapter will hold its Garden Club Workshops on tap meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the woodturning shop in the log The club’s annual “Workshop Weekends” are under way. building, mile 100 on the Sterling Highway, just a few miles south of Soldotna where Echo Lake Road meets the highway. There are a variety of gardening topics held at different times, There will be a demonstration. Visitors are always welcome. in various locations. Registration is required for all except the May 17 Birding Festival speaker, 4 p.m. at the Kenai Visitor Questions? Call 801-543-9122. Center. Landscape Architect Nancy Casey, will speak on Rain Gardens. Old car and motorcycle swap meet Other workshops include: greenhouse management, garden planning and graphing, flower and shrub combination planting, Come check out the old car and motorcycle swap meet rain or shine Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Peninsula Power- making hanging flower baskets, hypertufa trough construction, sports off the Kenai Spur Highway in Soldotna. Sponsored by herbs and local plant formulas, bigger better faster compost, the Katnu Kruzers Car Club. For more information call Ralph growing fruit and berries, organic greenhouse and garden growing, composting, growing an organic vegetable garden, cement at 252-4047. block raised beds, building a budget greenhouse and tall raised beds, raising chicks to chickens for eggs or meat, ergonomics Hustle over to Sterling for gardeners, irrigation management for gardens and high tunThe Sterling Moose River Hustle fun run is Saturday May nels, growing corn and veggies in a high tunnel and bee keep10, with registration eginning at 8:30 a.m at the Sterling Senior ing for gardeners. For a complete schedule, go to www.cenpengardenclub.org Center. Races start at 10 a.m. Events include 1-mile, 5-kilomter and 10-kilometer races. Registration is $10 for youth, $15 for or email mmkn@ptialaska.net. adults and includes a T-shirt. Proceeds from the event will ben-

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McMurtry revisits wild west in new book

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ARCHER CITY, Texas — Standing among the towering shelves in his bookstore in the small Texas town where he grew up, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry says he has a need to be among books. “I’m very attached to the books. I need them. I need to be among them,” said McMurtry, 77, whose rare and used bookstore in Archer City contains about 200,000 volumes, while the library in his nearby home holds about 28,000. McMurtry is the author of almost 50 books including the novels “Lonesome Dove,” ‘’The Last Picture Show” and “Terms of Endearment,” and biographies and essay collections. He has had simultaneous careers as a screenwriter and bookseller. In his new novel, “The Last Kind Words Saloon,” he again takes readers to the American West — this time peeking into the lives of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday as they ramble through Texas, Colorado and Arizona. “I usually start a book with some notion about a character that I’m curious about or interested in,” McMurtry said in an interview. “And I think that’s what I did here. I kind of wanted to demythologize” Earp and Holliday. “’Lonesome Dove’ was an effort to kind of demythologize the myth of the Old West, but

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By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press

it kind of came to people won’t let you. They’re going to twist it into something romantic no matter what you do.” McMurtry spoke Wednesday night — in what likely will be his only public appearance for the book — as part of the Dallas Museum of Art’s “Arts & Letters Live” speakers series. He divides his time between Tucson, Arizona, and Archer City, a wind-swept town with a population of about 1,800 located about 140 miles northwest of Dallas. “My gig in Dallas is my book tour for this one,” he said. Beth Wasson, who attended the museum event, said she couldn’t miss an opportunity to see one of her favorite authors in person. She said she enjoys his books for his character development and is in awe of his ability to write about both modern day and the Old West. “Just the titles of his books tell a story,” she said. “The Last Kind Words Saloon” features historical figures including Earp, Holliday, Buffalo Bill Cody and Charles Goodnight, along with fictional characters such as journalist Nellie Courtright, who appeared in his novel “Telegraph Days.” McMurtry said he enjoys revisiting characters, including Earp and Holliday. “That’s fun, to go back and see your characters at different stages of their lives,” he said, noting that he followed the characters from “The Last Picture

Show” through several books, marking their transformation from teenagers to old men. Andrew Graybill, director of the Clements Center for Southwest Studies at Southern Methodist University, said McMurtry cleverly brings together famous characters of the American West in his new book. “Putting them on the stage together at the same time — I think it’s a wonderful way to undercut and subvert these myths,” said Graybill, who introduced McMurtry at the Dallas event. McMurtry won the Pulitzer Prize in 1986 for “Lonesome Dove,” which later became a miniseries. Several films have been based on his novels, including “Hud,” ‘’The Last Picture Show,” ‘’Texasville” and the Oscar-winning “Terms of Endearment.” Both “The Last Picture Show” and its sequel, “Texasville,” were filmed in Archer City. Don Graham, a professor of English and American literature at the University of Texas in Austin, said McMurtry is “preeminently a storyteller.” “He’s a great creator of characters and dialogue. That’s one of the reasons he’s had so much success in Hollywood,” Graham said. McMurtry, who along with writing partner Diana Ossana won the Academy Award for writing the screenplay for “Brokeback Mountain,” said they are now working on tele-

vision screenplays. He and Ossana, who joined him at the Dallas event, have collaborated since 1992, co-writing more than 40 screenplays. McMurtry said his next book will be about his “life with women.” (Three years ago, McMurtry married the widow of friend Ken Kesey, author of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”) Graham notes that one of McMurtry’s strengths is creating female characters that women love. “He was able to create women characters that were real and convincing,” he said.

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come big challenges. That’s just what maintaining a timber industry in the Tongass National Forest has become. But, Southeast still talks timber, and the U.S. Forest Service’s announcement this week that the Big Thorne timber sale might be ready for bids by season’s end is action in the right direction. The sale would involve 8,500 acres from Thorne Bay to Lake Luck on Prince of Wales Island. The challenges to the sale up to this point include appeals, and the possibility of listing the Alexander Archipelago wolf as an endangered species hangs on the horizon. Those are big challenges. They can be addressed if Alaskans and the Forest Service (the Obama Administration) really want to preserve the region’s small and threatened timber industry. It comes down to “want to” — whether those with the power to push forward want to. The Forest Service, like other federal agencies and private enterprise, is being asked to do more with less in the current economy. But, as it prioritizes, it should focus on providing the basis for creating jobs that support families. The timber industry will do that if given the chance. It’s all well and good to have recreation, but families will recreate whether the Forest Service provides places for that or not. What Alaskans need is jobs. It’s work first; then play. The wolf gets that. It takes after food, and when its belly is full, then it plays. That’s how it survives, and that’s how Alaskans will make a living that sustains a reasonable lifestyle. Maintaining what remains of the timber industry is a big challenge, but it’s a challenge that can be overcome and lead to better economic times for Southeast and the rest of Alaska. — Ketchikan Daily News, May 2

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Tal Fortgang has offended the offensetakers. The Princeton University freshman wrote an essay for a student publication, since reprinted in Time magazine, skewering the progressive trope “check your privilege.” If you haven’t been told to “check your privilege,” you don’t spend enough time on college campuses, or on progressive websites, where the phrase is considered a debate-clinching rejoinder suitable for any occasion. It is an injunction to admit the privilege — whiteness, maleness, heteroness, middle classness and some other -ness — behind any uncongenial point of view. On websites, people with presumably too much time on their hands do for “checking your privilege” what Judith Martin does for etiquette — describe an elaborate system of rules for how the privileged can appropriately interact with the nonprivileged. It’s Emily Post meets Michel Foucault. Or “Ms. Manners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Politically Correct Behavior.” One feminist writer explains that “just as you have to learn a bunch of new terms for things like science class, so too do you need to do so for non-privileged groups.” It evidently never occurs to them that treating the “non-privileged” as an alien class incapable of having normal interactions with other people is itself deeply insulting, but all is fair in the fight against privilege. After being told to “check his privilege” a few times, Fortgang writes, he checked the family background that had produced the

Letters to the Editor

“It was an absolute passion to actually make it in Cuba where everything that is in the script happened, where the finca (farm) is Effort to keep Skyview where (Hemingway) lived, where his boat was, all the spots from pool open appreciated the Morro castle to Cojimar where he fished.” Thank you to the Soldotna City Coun— Bob Yari, director of the Ernest Hemingway biopic “Papa” which is the first American full-length cil and Mayor Nels Anderson and the Kefeature film to be shot in Cuba since 1959. nai Peninsula Borough School Board and Dr. Steve Atwater for their supporting “Every single one of us in the troupe, every single circus per- the operation of the Skyview Pool for the former, knows that they are risking their lives every time they go 2014/15 year. It is hoped that this valuable out there to perform or practice. We hope it doesn’t happen, but health and safety resource will be utilized we know that we are taking that risk, and we love it enough to to its full potential throughout the years and provide education, therapy and recretake that risk every day to make people happy.” — Samantha Pitard, one of the 8 acrobats who ation to all. Carolyn Cannava plummeted 20 feet to the ground during a circus stunt. Soldotna

Classic Doonesbury, 1973

By GARRY TRUDEAU

Grant will assist with violence prevention efforts The LeeShore Center is very grateful to ConocoPhillips for their generous grant contribution of $2,500, which will help us provide violence prevention education to youth grades K-12 during 2014. ConocoPhillips is a long supporter of LeeShore and our violence prevention efforts targeting youth. With their help, during the last school year LeeShore provided 140 violence prevention education classes to 2943 youth. Helping children learn about healthy relationships, warning signs of abuse and ways to keep safe takes a community effort and we’re grateful ConocoPhillips plays an important role in that effort by supporting our mission to promote healthy families and a violence-free community! Cheri Smith Executive Director The LeeShore Center

Support piques interest in wildlife careers This past weekend the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge hosted a youth game warden camp. We had a full camp of 4th and 5th graders who learned about our local fish and wildlife and the regulations in place to conserve them, were introduced to wildlife forensics, met and worked with our Canine Officer ‘Rex’ and watched him do his job, navigated the woods with GPS C

rank privilege he enjoys as a white, male Princeton student. He found grandparents who barely escaped the Nazis and came here with nothing, a father who earned his success, and parents who passed along Rich Lowry their faith and belief in education. “That’s the problem with calling someone out for the ‘privilege’ which you assume has defined their narrative,” Fortgang writes. “You don’t know whose father died defending your freedom. You don’t know whose mother escaped oppression. You don’t know who conquered their demons, or may still [be] conquering them now.” The push-back against his essay — which has generated incredible attention, including a profile of Fortgang in The New York Times — has featured the snotty in the service of the ridiculous. The collective response could be summed up as “Please, try to check your privilege again.” Fortgang has been accused of objecting to the mere insistence that he be polite to people different from him, although there’s nothing in his piece that justifies rudeness. He has been attacked as making himself out to be a victim, “the Rosa Parks of Ivy League white guys,” although all that he’s asking is that people judge him and his views on the merits. He has been

units, and participated in archery, boating safety, and fitness. They also had the opportunity to work as junior ‘wildlife officers’ and make field contacts, much the same as the many state and federal officers assisting with the event do every day. They were a great bunch of kids and all involved had a great weekend. This would not have been possible without the many partners who helped instruct and otherwise supported the camp. My sincere thanks go to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Alaska State Parks, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Forest Service, Friends of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Peninsula 4H Chapter, Spenard Builders Supply-Kenai, and Sportsman’s Warehouse. Kelly Modla Federal Wildlife Officer Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Help stamp out hunger Saturday, May 10 marks the 22nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp out Hunger Food drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with hunger. On the Kenai Peninsula they don’t walk the streets but they are still aware that hunger in our community exists. So, each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from our neighbors. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people on the Kenai Peninsula who need help. Last year, the Letter Carriers collected over 74 million pounds of food Nationally, feeding an estimated 30 million people. Over the course of its 21-year history, the drive has collected well over one billion pounds of food. The need for food donations is great. Currently The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank touches 20 percent of the population of the Peninsula of those 100 per month are Veterans, 70 to 100 People a day are served In The Fireweed Diner. 426 per month are children who feel hunger’s impact on their overall health and ability to perform

told that he doesn’t get just how privileged he is, since he has never suffered — and presumably never will — the travails of his grandparents. But Fortgang doesn’t deny that. His essay acknowledges all the privileges he has had; only he considers them a good thing. What he writes about is the process whereby — to accept the left’s stilted terms — the socio-economically nonprivileged become privileged in this country. If “check your privilege” were merely a call to be grateful for what we have, or to acknowledge the struggles of people who start with nothing or are considered outsiders, it would be unremarkable. But it carries the noxious assumption that race, class and other characteristics determine your worldview, and it is used as a cudgel against one point of view. If a white person says affirmative action is a wondrous tool of justice, or a male says we desperately need more legislation to fight the “pay gap,” he is unlikely to be reprimanded about the nefarious hidden influence of his privilege. Tal Fortgang scored a direct hit against one of the more mockable expressions of political correctness, although it won’t make a difference to the people who come up with and try to enforce these ever more absurd strictures. They never feel compelled to check their inanity. Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.

in school. Many are seniors over age 60 living on fixed incomes, often too embarrassed to ask for help. This food drive’s timing is crucial. Food banks and pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need. Participating in this year’s Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Just leave non-perishable, non-breakable food donations in a bag by your mailbox or at your Post Office on Saturday, May 10th and your letter carrier will do the rest. I invite you to join in America’s great day of giving and help us in our fight to end hunger. Linda Swarner, executive director Kenai Peninsula Food Bank

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Business

Shops prep for big move

Soldotna businesses moving to ‘Shops at Soldotna Creek’ By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

In the process of relocating, businesses in the Cornerstone Market Place found a way to recycle the very foundations of their old building. Peggy Mullen, owner of the business complex, will be leaving the doors open for volunteers at Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity to retrieve for materials such as lumber, doors, light fixtures, plumbing pipes and windows. The recovered supplies will be used this June, in the 19th home they will be building on the Kenai Peninsula, said Bill Radke, Board member for the Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity. “It is a first for us,” Radke said. “Peggy has been very kind. She would rather see us use it than it be hauled off to the dump.” Chad Hagle, CEO of Aventine Development Corporation, the developer that will be leveling the Cornerstone Market Place building and installing a Walgreens, has also been very receptive to Habitat for Humanity taking leftover equipment, Radke

said. Radke said Habitat houses receive a mixture of new and used materials, which are donated from the community. He is currently in the process finding a plumber who can determine what piping is can be reused, which has to be up to code. “There’s a lot of valuable stuff in there,” Radke said. While he is grateful for the opportunity, he is disappointed to see the building go for his part. Gourmet Garden Market and Deli, Fine Thyme Café, River City Books and At Ease Therapeutic Massage will be moving just down the road into the renovated space that was previously Stanley Ford Inc. It will take a few weeks to install signage but the new complex will be call “Shops at Soldotna Creek,” Mullen said. Each business in the Market Place must be moved out by May 15, said Denise Thompson, owner of Susan’s Bath and Body Boutique. Thompson however, will be moved out and ready to re-open on Monday, she said. Susan Bradley, owner of Gourmet Garden, said her new shop will have all the

same food products, but even more floor space. The Deli will be completely reopened by late next week, she said. Thompson is using the move as a chance to make stylistic developments, such as customized displays, and adding new lines to her existing products. She plans to create a beautified front display, since the outward facing window will lead to her new shop. Along the way the owners met some hurdles, but an extended move ensured the five businesses could move together, Thompson said. Tony Stanley, owner of Stanley Ford, made sure the new layout was well designed for each store. Most of the businesses will have a tight turnaround, Mullen said. River City Books will be closed by Mother’s Day. Volunteers a mix of customers, friends and employees will start packing up the shelves late Saturday night, to have everything ready to pick up where they left off Monday morning, she said. Kelly Sullivan can be reached at kelly. sullivan@peninsulaclarion.com

Facebook to ‘friend’ small business By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer

NEW YORK — Facebook wants to increase its advertising and get more clicks on all kinds of ads. It believes tapping into the lucrative small business market will help it achieve those goals. Sheryl Sandberg, the social media company’s operating chief and “Lean In” author, says the key is showing business owners how to find new customers by creating Facebook pages and by buying ads that appear on individual Facebook users’ pages. The company plans a campaign called Facebook Fit with workshops in five cities to show small business owners the nuts and bolts of using Facebook as a marketing tool. “They don’t have enough customers. This is their No. 1 problem and we can help them solve it,” Sandberg said in an interview with The Associated Press.

The small business market has been difficult to crack for digital companies like Facebook and Google, said Greg Sterling, an analyst with the mobile technology research service Internet2Go. Many owners with Facebook pages are reluctant to advertise, limiting the revenue the company can make from small businesses. “Many of them are struggling just to provide regular content updates or to understand how to use social media, let alone become masters of social media advertising,” Sterling said. Meanwhile, Facebook needs to get more small business advertising to stay competitive with Google, said Debra Aho Williamson, an analyst with eMarketer, a digital research company. “They need to be sure they’re seen as a strong partner to small business owners,” she said. Facebook has updated its technology to make it easier for business owners to use, Sandberg said. The company is tar-

geting those who don’t have the time to sit down at a desktop PC and update pages or ads. “Now they’re able to manage their pages from a mobile phone. Two years ago, they couldn’t,” Sandberg said. Facebook says it is used by 25 million small business users worldwide. The company does not report the number of businesses in the U.S. or any other country. Many very small companies that don’t have websites use social media services like Facebook to reach customers. When a Facebook user “likes” a company’s page, that customer’s Facebook friends see posts on their own pages about the company. Businesses can also buy ads that appear on individual Facebook pages. Facebook is also creating small business advertising products Sandberg said will be affordable. For example, companies will be able to spend $10 to promote a post on other Facebook

pages, something they were unable to do in the past. Facebook pages will remain free. “We’re hoping they’ll want to become advertisers if we can help them just spend a few dollars to help them promote a product,” Sandberg said. Facebook is in a good position to get more revenue from small businesses simply because so many of them already use it. But the company must still convince them ads are a good investment. “They have to make it really simple, affordable, measurable — a small business owner has to be convinced of the success and efficacy of the ad campaign,” Sterling said. Facebook has held workshops for small businesses in cities and towns across the country the past two years, often in partnership with local chambers of commerce and business groups, said Dan Levy, Facebook’s director of small business.

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Business News Chambers set schedules n The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce next meets May 20 at Froso’s Restaurant. RSVP to 262-9814 required. n The Kenai Chamber of Commerce next meets at noon on May 21 at Kenai Catering (formerly the Merit Inn). A presentation “Kenai Through the Years” by Al Hershberger is planned. Lunch is $15. RSVP to 283-1991.

HEA announces election results During the May 1 annual meeting in Soldotna, Homer Electric Association members elected three directors. Each incumbent in the three districts ran uncontested in this year’s election. In District 1 (Kenai/Nikiski/parts of Soldotna area), incumbent director Kelly Bookey of Kenai was re-elected with 861 votes. In District 2 (Soldotna/Sterling/Kasilof area), incumbent director Dick Waisanen was re-elected with 983 votes. In District 3 (South Kasilof/Kachemak Bay area), incumbent director Don Seelinger of Seldovia was re-elected with 1,027 votes. Following the Annual Meeting, the HEA Board of Directors met to elect officers for the upcoming year. Dick Waisanen of Soldotna was selected to serve as President, Bill Fry of Homer was named Vice-President, David Thomas of Kenai was named Secretary/Treasurer and Jim Levine of Homer will be the Deputy Secretary.

Job Center hosts training The following job skills workshops will be offered at the Peninsula Job Center the week of May 12: Monday, May 12 — 9:30 a.m., ALEXsys Job Leads; 10:30 a.m., Introduction to ALEXsys and the Job Center; 2:30 p.m., Resume Writing Workshop. Tuesday, May 13 — 10:30 a.m., Job Prep Workshop. Wednesday, May 14 — 10:30 a.m., CareerReady 101 Lab; 1:30 p.m., WorkKeys® Testing. Thursday, May 15 — 3:30 p.m., Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation. Friday, May 16 — No workshops offered. All workshop are free of charge to the public. Those interested in attending any workshops offered at the Peninsula Job Center can call 335-3010 or visit the job center located in Kenai at 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite No. 2. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding state and federal holidays. You can also reserve space by clicking on the “Schedule Workshops” option located on the main screen in your ALEXsys account www.jobs.alaska.gov.

What’s new in your business? Have you opened a new business, moved to a new location, hired a new person or promoted an employee? The community wants to know, and so do we. Send us your information at news@peninsulaclarion. com, fax it to 907-283-3299, or drop it by the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay in Kenai. Questions? Call 907-3351251. Business announcements may be submitted to news@ peninsulaclarion.com.

Applicants, bosses both blamed as jobs go unfilled By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer

NEW YORK — Many potential employees don’t follow directions on job postings, are no-shows at interviews and sometimes accept a job only to say at the last minute, they’re going to work for somebody else. It’s a situation that makes small business owners wonder as they wade through piles of resumes, are many job applicants unskilled, unreliable slackers? Many of the complaints are about younger workers, but human resources consultants say it’s an issue across the age spectrum and pay scale. But the problem isn’t just a flippant attitude on the part of job applicants. Employers have

contributed to a change in job search etiquette. Brian Schutt is one of the frustrated bosses. His company, Homesense Heating, got about 300 applications for an administrative position, and the office manager interviewed 25 candidates. Schutt expected to meet with a dozen people in the second round of interviews, but only one showed up. Younger applicants in particular seem to have a different work ethic, says Schutt, whose company is in Indianapolis. “They just want to play and have fun and smoke,” Schutt says. “I’ve gotten a very cynical view of what I’ve seen of folks under 25 that we’ve tried to bring on board.” The lackadaisical attitude of

some applicants compounds a difficulty finding skilled employees that owners have reported for several years. In a 2013 survey of 1,200 local employers by St. Louis Community College, 56 percent cited applicants’ poor worth ethic as a problem. In a survey last year by the nonprofit Seattle Jobs Initiative, nearly 35 percent of employers said most applicants for entry-level positions weren’t reliable. At Vacasa, a vacation home management company, chief strategy officer Scott Breon asked applicants for a marketing position to perform a simple task: Design a sales flyer showing why they’re the best one for the job. He got three emails. After he posted the job

again without the assignment, applications poured in. “If you have very few requirements, you get flooded with generic responses, the same letter they sent to 100 other companies,” says Breon, chief strategy officer for the Portland, Oregonbased company. Rob Wilson, president of a company that provides human resources services, not only hears about hiring problems from his clients, he also encounters them. Chicago-based Employco got hundreds of resumes for several open positions. Wilson and his staffers winnowed that number down to 30 and began setting up interviews. Out of six people scheduled, only three showed up. Because of their unprofessional

attitude, those who stood up Wilson can forget about working for Employco in the future. “If they’re a no-show, there’s no second chance,” Wilson says. Employers may be partly to blame for applicants’ uncaring attitudes, says James McCoy, a vice president at the staffing company Manpower. Many human resources or hiring managers never acknowledge applications. Candidates are following their example, McCoy says. Three-quarters of candidates surveyed last year said they never heard back from an employer after applying for a position, according to job search company CareerBuilder. Sixty percent said they went on interviews but weren’t informed

afterward they hadn’t gotten the job. Job-seeker Becky Cole has skipped second interviews or canceled when a would-be employer wasted her time or was condescending during an initial meeting. “How I respond depends on the person. If they have made an effort to be a human being during the interview, I will email to cancel and let them know why I don’t plan to show up,” says Cole, who has been looking for a job as a technical writer in the St. Paul, Minnesota, area since January. Applicants may also be burned out by the increasing demands and low chances of success in job searches since the recession.

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Nation & World

Around the World Yahoo CEO Mayer faces key decisions as windfall from Alibaba IPO looms SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer will face a $10 billion decision in a few months. She already has made many changes since taking over nearly two years ago, but all the internal reshuffling and dealmaking has merely been a prelude to her biggest test. The pivotal moment in Mayer’s tenure will come after Alibaba Group, China’s e-commerce leader, completes one of the biggest initial public offerings of stock in U.S. history. The IPO triggers a provision requiring Yahoo Inc. to sell about 40 percent of its stake in Alibaba. The sale is expected to generate a major windfall that will intensify the pressure on Mayer to revive Yahoo’s revenue growth after years of lethargy. “This is Marissa’s moment of reckoning,” says Moshe Cohen, a Columbia University business professor who has been tracking Yahoo’s ties with Alibaba. Mayer acknowledged as much Wednesday during an appearance in New York at a conference hosted by TechCrunch.

‘Hundreds’ killed in Islamic extremist attack on the Nigerian border, property razed LAGOS, Nigeria — Islamic militants killed hundreds of people in an attack on a border town in Nigeria’s remote northeast, escalating the country’s violent insurrection in which more than 270 schoolgirls have been kidnapped. As many as 300 people were killed when a band of extremists attacked the town of Gamboru Ngala, on Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, according to local press reports. The attack and hundreds of casualties were confirmed Wednesday by Borno state information commissioner Mohammed Bulama who spoke to The Associated Press by telephone Wednesday. Shops and homes were set ablaze and razed in the attack, he said. The news of the attack adds to Nigeria’s growing crisis from the Islamic extremists’ violent campaign of bombings, attacks and abductions. The militant Boko Haram rebels are holding captive 276 teenage students, after abducting them from their boarding school in Chibok, also in northeastern Borno state. In the attack on Gamboru Ngala the militants sprayed gunfire into the crowds of people at a busy market that was open Monday night when temperatures cool in the semi-desert region, reported ThisDay newspaper.

Despite election risks for Democrats, Obama to unveil major power plant emission limits WASHINGTON — Within weeks, President Barack Obama’s administration is set to unveil unprecedented emissions limits on power plants across the U.S., much to the dismay of many Democratic candidates who are running for election in energy-producing states. Fearful of a political backlash, they wish their fellow Democrat in the White House would hold off until after the voting. But Obama can’t wait that long. Unlike the Keystone XL oil pipeline, whose review the administration has delayed, probably until after November’s elections, the clock is ticking for the power plant rules — the cornerstone of Obama’s campaign to curb climate change. Unless he starts now, the rules won’t be in place before he leaves office, making it easier for his successor to stop them. So even though the action could bolster Republican attacks against some of this year’s most vulnerable Democrats, the administration is proceeding at full speed. Obama’s counselor on climate issues, John Podesta, affirmed that the proposal will be unveiled in early June — just as this year’s general election is heating up. — The Associated Press

Rebels surrender strongholds By BASSEM MROUE and ZEINA KARAM Associated Press

BEIRUT — Carrying their rifles and small bags of belongings, hundreds of exhausted Syrian rebels withdrew Wednesday from their last remaining strongholds in the heart of Homs, surrendering to President Bashar Assad a bloodstained city that was once the center of the revolt against him. For Assad, it is a powerful victory ahead of presidential elections. For the rebels, the dramatic exit after two years of enduring grueling assaults and siege captures their sense of abandonment amid world reluctance to help shift the balance of power on the ground. “We ate grass and leaves until there was nothing left for us to eat,” said opposition activist Abu Yassin al-Homsi, who was preparing to leave with the rebels later Wednesday. “We kept urging the international community to lift the siege but there was no response,” he added. The exit of some 1,200 fighters and civilians marks a defacto end of the rebellion in the war shattered city, which was one of the first places to rise up against Assad’s rule, earning its nickname as “the capital of the revolution.” Gaining virtually full control of Syria’s third largest city is a major win for Assad on multiple levels. Militarily, it solidifies the

‘If you take a broader perspective, I think it’s an indication that this conflict is going to take years.’ — Peter Harling, Middle East expert, International Crisis Group government hold on a swath of territory in central Syria, linking the capital Damascus with government strongholds along the coast and giving a staging ground to advance against rebel territory further north. Politically, gains on the ground boost Assad’s hold on power as he seeks to add a further claim of legitimacy in presidential elections set for June 3, which Western powers and the opposition have dismissed as a farce. “For those who want to believe that the regime is winning, it’s a powerful symbolic confirmation of that,” said Peter Harling, a Middle East expert at the International Crisis Group think tank. “But it really is about what the regime has to offer beyond years of such symbolic military victories,” he added. “If you take a broader perspective, I think it’s an indication that this conflict is going to take years.” By early evening Wednesday, some 600 fighters had boarded buses that departed from a police command center on the edge of Homs’ rebel-

held areas, heading north to rebel held towns of Talbiseh and al-Dar al-Kabira, opposition activists said. Many of the rebels were wounded, and it was unclear how many civilians were among them. According to the deal, each fighter was allowed to carry his rifle and a bag of belongings with him. One rocket propelled grenade launcher and a machinegun were also allowed on each bus. “We shall return to Homs!” some of the evacuees chanted as they arrived in al-Dar alKabria and residents rushed to give them fruits and water, according to Mohammed Rahal, an activist who was there to receive them. He said some of the fighters were “so weak they needed assistance to walk.” Videos of the evacuation posted online by activists captured the massive destruction inflicted on Homs from months of bombardment. Buildings were shattered, some with chunks of concrete dangling from twisted rebar, others with upper floors collapsed. Rebels with bags of belongings — some with their

faces covered — boarded green buses as black-uniformed police oversaw the process. At least one U.N.-marked vehicle was parked nearby. Then the buses trundled down a battered road past the wrecked city landscape. The videos appeared genuine and matched the AP’s reporting on the evacuation. It was a bitter moment for the exhausted rebels, who had pledged to fight to the end in 13 neighborhoods in and around the historic quarters of Homs where they had been holed up under siege for more than a year. Homs, with a prewar population of 1.2 million was among the first to rise up in early 2011 with waves of exuberant antiAssad protests. As Syria’s conflict turned into outright civil war, rebels took control of nearly 70 percent of the city, whose population represents Syria’s mix — with a largely pro-rebel Sunni majority and a pro-Assad Alawite minority, along with Christians and other religious and ethnic minorities. The city quickly came under a series of crushing government offensives, turning into a battleground that left entire blocks and much of its historic quarters in ruins. Thousands of people were killed and almost all its residents fled. Tit-for-tat sectarian killings rose, reflecting the increasingly religious dimension of the conflict nationwide.

Health insurers: Payment rates above 80 percent By ERICA WERNER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Top health insurance companies told members of Congress Wednesday that more than 80 percent of people who’ve signed up under the president’s new health care law have gone on to pay their premiums — a necessary step for the enrollment figures touted by the Obama administration to hold up. Aetna reported payment rates in “the low- to mid-80 percent range;” Wellpoint said the rate was as high as 90 percent for those whose premium had come due; the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association said 80 to 85 percent; and the Health Care Service Corporation, which sells Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in five states, pegged the rate at

83 percent or above. The figures were in line with what individual insurers have said on earnings calls with analysts and elsewhere in recent weeks. Democrats seized on the figures disclosed at a House hearing as the latest sign that the health care law has defied its critics and is working. “By any rational, reasonable measure we can call this law a success,” said Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. Republicans said plenty more questions remained — including whether rates will rise next year and by how much, and how many of those covered were previously uninsured. “While the administration toasts the law’s success with its Hollywood allies, declaring this conversation over, we will continue our pursuit for facts,”

said Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. The six insurance industry witnesses summoned by an investigations subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee were unable to provide details on coming rate changes or how many people were previously uninsured, prompting frustration at times from Republicans who’d called the hearing. “It is baffling that we can have some of our nation’s largest insurers and you all don’t have any internal analysis as to what these rates are,” complained Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. In response to that question and others, insurers responded that the calculations were not completed or the data were not yet available.

“We just don’t have access to those numbers,” said Dennis Matheis, an executive at Wellpoint, Inc. Wednesday’s hearing was called in the wake of the release of a GOP report last week finding that as of mid-April, only 67 percent of people who’d signed up for health plans actually had paid their first month’s premium. That would have undermined the Obama administration’s claims that with more than 8 million people signed up, the Affordable Care Act has proven itself a success. But the GOP report didn’t take into account a surge of sign-ups as the health law’s first open enrollment period drew to a close at the end of March, and none of the insurance industry witnesses called Wednesday ratified its findings.

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Troops have pulled back from Ukraine border By PETER LEONARD and JIM HEINTZ Associated Press

DONETSK, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin softened his tone in the confrontation with the West on Wednesday, declaring that Russia has pulled its troops away from the Ukrainian border and calling for a delay of Sunday’s referendum on autonomy in Ukraine’s restive east. But there were no immediate signs that either move was truly happening or that they would cool the Ukrainian crisis. NATO and Washington said they saw no indication of a Russian pullback, and the proRussia insurgents behind the referendum have not agreed to go along with Putin’s proposal. In a Moscow meeting with Swiss President Didier Burkhalter, Putin said Russian troops have been pulled back to their training grounds and locations for “regular exercises,” but he did not specify whether those locations were in areas near its border with Ukraine. A Russian Defense Ministry spokesman declined to say where the troops were now positioned. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the U.S. had “no evidence” of a pullback, and NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen told reporters that the alliance had “not seen any sign that Russia is withdrawing its troops.” Putin also reiterated Russia’s demand that Ukraine’s military halt all operations against the pro-Russia activists who

have seized government buildings and police stations in at least a dozen towns in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine launched an offensive late last week to take back the buildings and towns under insurgent control. At least 34 people, including many rebels, have died in that offensive, the government said. Many had feared that Sunday’s vote would be a flashpoint for further violence between the rebels and Ukrainian troops. Insurgents were calling the ballot a vote on giving regions more autonomy, but Kiev authorities feared it could be a pretext for separatists or those who want the region to join Russia. Russia annexed Ukraine’s Black Sea peninsula of Crimea in March after residents there held a vote and overwhelmingly backed secession. “We believe that the most important thing is to create direct, full-fledged dialogue between the Kiev authorities and representatives of southeast Ukraine,” Putin said. “Because of this, we ask that representatives of southeast Ukraine, supporters of federalization in the country, postpone the May 11 referendum in order to create the necessary conditions for such a dialogue.” A spokesman for the militant group in eastern Ukraine that calls itself the Donetsk People’s Republic was quoted by Russia’s ITAR-Tass news agency as saying the group would discuss Putin’s proposal on Thursday. However, it is unclear how much influence Moscow has

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Masked pro-Russian activists strengthen the barricades in front of the Ukrainian regional office of the Security Service in Slovyansk, Ukraine, May 7. Russia has pulled back its troops from the Ukrainian border, Vladimir Putin told diplomats Wednesday as he urged insurgents in southeastern Ukraine to postpone their planned referendum Sunday on autonomy.

with the insurgents. The Kiev government and Western countries allege Russia is fomenting the unrest, but Russia denies it has agents there. Last month, after Russia, Ukraine, the U.S. and the European Union reached a pact calling for Ukrainian militants to disarm, the insurgents in the east flatly rejected it, saying Russia had not negotiated on their behalf. Many Donetsk residents appear eager to go ahead with the vote. “That Putin’s personal opinion. He’s a very wise man, but we have decided to do things our own way: to become the Donetsk Republic,” said Ludmila Radchenko, 52, standing in a city square. If the insurgents go ahead

with the referendum, it could bolster Moscow’s insistence that it is not directing the unrest. But it could also anger Western countries and increase the pressure for additional sanctions against Russia. The referendum has been hastily arranged, with ballot papers being churned out by two clattering photocopy machines. There’s been negligible campaigning for it, mostly consisting of graffiti. Many sidewalks have been spraypainted from stencils showing the word “referendum” next to a crossed-out swastika, reflecting the insurgents’ contention that the government that took power in Kiev in February is fascist. “Do you support the act of

proclamation of independent sovereignty for the Donetsk People’s Republic?” the referendum asks. Despite the phrasing, organizers say only after the vote is held will they decide whether they want actual independence, greater autonomy within Ukraine or annexation by Russia. The head of the insurgents’ elections commission was confident Wednesday that the ballot would successfully take place. “We are certain that people are fully familiar with the issues,” Denis Pushilin told The Associated Press. Ukraine, meanwhile, is holding a nationwide presidential election on May 25. After his meeting with Burkhalter, who also is chairman-in-office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Putin said that presidential election was a “step in the right direction” but reiterated Russia’s long-standing contention that it should be preceded by constitutional reforms. The interim government in Kiev says Russia has no business telling it what type of government to set up and has been trying to interfere with the presidential vote for months. Russia consistently characterizes Ukraine’s acting government as putschists. They took power after President Viktor Yanukovych fled to Russia in February after months of protests in which more than 100 people died from sniper fire and in clashes with police. A democratic presidential election, however, could undermine

Russia’s stance. In Berlin, a leading Ukrainian presidential candidate said he was prepared to negotiate some decentralization of power as the pro-Russia insurgents in the east have demanded. But Petro Poroshenko, a billionaire chocolate magnate, added that some insurgents in the east understand only force and that restoring law and order was a key priority. “We should speak to the people living in the east — speak and understand them,” said Poroshenko. But “for those people who are terrorists, we should find out the right language they understand — and that would be the language of force.” The U.S. and European nations have increased diplomatic efforts ahead of Ukraine’s presidential election. Jeffrey Feltman, the U.N. undersecretarygeneral for political affairs, met with Ukraine’s acting president Oleksandr Turchynov on Wednesday after visiting Moscow a day earlier. British Foreign Secretary William Hague also arrived in Kiev to speak with the nation’s leaders. Ukrainians “cannot be bullied out of having their elections by disorder that is deliberately fomented and coordinated from another country, in this instance Russia,” Hague said. In one sign of compromise from the authorities in Kiev, Pavel Gubarev, the self-proclaimed “people’s mayor” of Donetsk who was detained by Ukrainian authorities in March, was set free Wednesday. His release had been a top demand of the militants.

Obama removing special trade benefits for Russia By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is removing special trade benefits for Russia because the country is too economically advanced to need them and Moscow’s involvement in Ukraine made it an appropriate time to take the step, the White House announced Wednesday.

Obama notified Congress that he plans to remove Russia from the Generalized System of Preferences program, which gave Moscow a $544 million break on import taxes in 2012 on products ranging from metals and minerals to tires and ceramic wares. The program, which allowed $19.9 billion in imports to enter the U.S. duty-free in 2012, is designed to help de-

veloping countries boost their economy through trade. The program expired in July 2013, but the Obama administration supports legislation under consideration in Congress to extend it. The White House says Russia’s removal will mean its goods will be subject to normal tariff rates once Obama issues a proclamation, which can be no

sooner than 60 days from congressional notification. National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said Russia was set to be eliminated from the program on Jan. 1, 2016, after being upgraded to high-income status by the World Bank last year, but Obama decided to move forward ahead of schedule. “Russia’s actions regarding

Ukraine, while not directly related to the president’s decision regarding Russia’s eligibility for GSP benefits, make it particularly appropriate to take this step now,” she said. The announcement comes on the day that Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country has pulled troops back from the border it shares with Ukraine. But the White House

was skeptical of the claim. “We would certainly welcome a meaningful and transparent withdrawal of Russian military forces from the border,” said White House spokesman Josh Earnest. “That’s something that we have sought for quite some time. I will say that, to date, there’s been no evidence that such a withdrawal has taken place.”

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Accolades pour in for Brown Bears’ Butcher Brown Bears forward becomes 1st ever Kenai River player to receive MVP and named to All-NAHL team By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

The workout plan of Alec Butcher for the summer sounds a lot like his trajectory as a North American Hockey League player. A quick ascent to the top, then enjoy the view. The postseason plaudits kept on coming for Anchorage’s Butcher on Wednesday, when he was named Most Valuable Player and Forward of the Year in voting by the NAHL’s coaches. That comes on the heels of Tuesday, when he was named to the Midwest All-Division team and the All-NAHL team. Butcher, son of Laurie and Allen Butcher and billet son of

Lisa and Dan Zulkanycz, is the first player in franchise history to get All-NAHL, Forward of the Year and MVP honors. Committed to play Division I hockey for Sacred Heart University next year, one couldn’t help but think about Butcher’s path as a Brown Bears player when he talked about his training program for the summer. Butcher wants to get on what he called the Conor Deal program — named after his mountain goat and Mount Marathon veteran teammate — and climb plenty of mountains to improve leg strength. But don’t expect to see him toeing the line with Deal on July 4 in Seward. “Absolutely not,” he said. “It’s more for recreation and

fun. I like to climb mountains to enjoy the view at the top. I don’t want to get to the top and say bye.” When Butcher arrived in Soldotna in November 2012, he was merely a hiker stepping from the car and craning his neck upward to peer at the day’s journey. He had success in high school, scoring the most points on a West team that won the state title his sophomore year. He spent his next two seasons with the Pikes Peak Miners in Colorado, getting first-team allleague honors in 2011-12. But Butcher’s career stalled the next season in Canadian junior hockey before he came to the Bears. Butcher said the main thing

the Bears gave him was opportunity. Last season, he played with future Division I forwards Alex Jackstadt and Albin Karlsson and put up 10 goals and 20 assists in 41 games, finishing plus-11. This season, his main line was Karlsson and another future Division I forward, Sebastian Fuchs, and he had 24 goals and a league-high 42 assists in playing all 60 regular-season games. His 66 points also led the league, and he finished plus-20 as the only Kenai River player to appear in every game. Butcher said his improvement this season was due to mind-set and offseason work aimed at strengthening his legs. Brown Bears coach Geoff

Beauparlant agreed, harkening back to a talk he had with Butcher upon being named head coach in the summer of 2013. “He kept saying that he was going to be the guy, not that he wanted to be,” Beauparlant said. “He was going to be the guy the staff could rely on in any situation, whether it was penalty kill or down a goal with a minute left. “He wanted that pressure. When you set those types of goals, you take a lot on, and don’t have a choice but to succeed.” File Photo, Peninsula Clarion When Beauparlant shuffled the lines to try to get secondary Brown Bears forward Alec scoring, Butcher still was able Butcher received the North to get points without the help of American Hockey League See MVP, page A-9 MVP Wednesday.

Pens go up 3-1 IRA PODELL AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have had so much success at Madison Square Garden, they might not have to make a return trip to Broadway until next season. Brandon Sutter scored a short-handed goal to break a second-period tie, and the Penguins rode that momentum to move within one win of the Eastern Conference finals with a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh, which has won three straight following a series-opening loss, can advance with a Game 5 victory at home Friday night. The Penguins are looking to reach the East finals for the second straight year and the fourth in seven seasons. “We know they are going to be desperate,” Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said. “They have a lot of depth, and a lot of guys that can create things, so we have to have the same men(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) pumps his fist in reaction to a foul call on Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the third quarter of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City Wednesday. Oklahoma City won 112-101.

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Homer softball wins Staff report Peninsula Clarion

The Homer Mariners continued their dominance of the Northern Lights Conference with a 12-0 shutout over Soldotna in four innings Wednesday in Homer. bert’s abysmal, scoreless showing in Monday night’s loss — and After getting the season off most of this year’s playoffs. to a rough start with 13 straight But after hearing 48 hours of losses, the Mariners have constant criticism and continual notched two wins in a row by questions, Hibbert responded a combined score of 29-0, afwith the kind of game Indiana ter topping Kenai Central 17-0 desperately needed. He made his on Monday. Wednesday’s win first four shots, dominated the improved Homer’s conference middle and produced big basket record to 2-1, while Soldotna after big basket. dropped to 2-2 in both conferGame 3 is Friday in Washington. ence and overall standings. Marcin Gortat had 21 points On Wednesday, Homer’s and Bradley Beal added 17 for bats were working hard, as the Wizards. the Mariners outhit SoHi 122. McKi Needham got the win on the mound, pitching all four innings with only the two hits given up, no walks, and two strikeouts. Serena Prior went the diswhich team was able to better take advantage of walks and hit tance for Soldotna, giving up 12 hits and eight earned runs, batsmen. Soldotna pitchers issued but striking out five. The biggest difference beSee BALL, page A-9 tween the two pitchers was the

1 night after receiving MVP, Durant nearly gets triple-double CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook had a triple-double, MVP Kevin Durant fell one assist short and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-101 on Wednesday night to tie their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece. Westbrook had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists

for his third triple-double in his past five playoff games. Durant had 32 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists before leaving the game with 1:21 remaining. According to information provided to the Thunder by the Elias Sports Bureau, no pair of teammates has had triple-doubles in the same playoff game. J.J. Redick scored 18 points, Chris Paul had 17 points and 11 assists, and Blake Griffin added 15 points

for the Clippers. Game 3 will be Friday in Los Angeles. PACERS 86, WIZARDS 82 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Roy Hibbert broke out of his playoff funk with a season-best 28 points and nine rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to an 86-82 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night that tied the Eastern Conference semifinals at 1-1. It was a stark contrast to Hib-

Kodiak baseball gets victory over SoHi ence play at the Soldotna Little League Fields. Kodiak improved to 4-1 in The Kodiak baseball team the conference and 7-6 overall, defeated Soldotna 13-7 Wednes- while the Stars fell to 0-2 in the day in Northern Lights Confer- league and overall. The same By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

two teams play at 3 p.m. today at the Soldotna Little League Fields. The game, which clocked in a 2 hours, 50 minutes, for seven innings, came down to

tality that we had.” The Penguins turned a tied series into a 3-1 lead at the Garden, where they have won seven of nine and are 12-4 since Dan Bylsma became their coach. Overall, Pittsburgh is 19-5 against the Rangers in the playoffs and 9-2 in New York. “This is one of the best places to come in and play,” Bylsma said. “It’s a great building and we seem to always have a rivalry with the Rangers, so we don’t need that motivation for the playoffs. I don’t have a good recipe for you.” A good start certainly helped. Evgeni Malkin scored 2:31 in, and Jussi Jokinen made it 3-1 at 7:02 of the third before the teams traded late goals. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 13 shots. The only negative for the Penguins was that Fleury allowed a goal for the first time in three games. Carl Hagelin’s tying tally in the second period was the Rangers’ first goal in 145 minutes, 30 seconds of playing time.

time spent out on the diamond. Needham delivered 37 pitches in the game, while Prior threw 101 times. At bat, Maggie LaRue provided much of the power, hitting 2 for 2 with three runs scored. Larsen Fellows, Pam Jantzi, Lauren Kuhns and Kyla Pitzman all hit 2 for 3. Fellows batted in three runs and Kuhn added 2 RBI. Amber McDonald had both Soldotna hits. The scoring started in the first inning when LaRue scored on a passed ball, but it wouldn’t be until the bottom of the third that Homer would get going again. LaRue stole home for her second of the day, and Riley Walls scored on a grounder from Fellows. Homer ended up with four runs in the third inning and seven in the fourth, prompting the mercy rule to be put into effect. Homer is off until Tuesday, when they meet up with Skyview for the second time this year. Skyview beat Homer last week for the Mariners’ lone conference loss of the year.

SoHi girls shut out Homer to preserve early hot streak Staff report Peninsula Clarion

The Soldotna girls soccer squad rolled to its fifth win to start the 2014 season with a 6-0 shutout over Homer, Wednesday in Homer. Seniors Kylee Wolfe and Julie Litchfield had two goals apiece to lead the Stars, while junior Skylar Shaw and sophomore Brianna Bennett put in the other two scores. Wolfe got things started in the ninth minute with an assist from Litchfield, who then scored her first goal in the 30th minute with an assist off Elizabeth Cho. Shaw snuck in a goal in the final seconds of the first half to give SoHi a 3-0 lead at the break. Litchfield scored five minutes into the second half with help from Taryn McCubbins, Wolfe scored again in the 60th minute, and Bennett finished the

game with an assist from Lena Stroth“Nobody plays up top as well as he mann in the 72nd minute. does,” said Homer coach Warren Waldorf. “I initially didn’t want to play him because he was hurt last night and Homer boys 2, Soldotna 1 had a pretty good knot in his muscles The Homer boys rallied back above the knee.” from a 1-0 deficit to earn an imporBut after his time in goal, Schneider tant Northern Lights Conference win loosened up enough to help Homer Wednesday. find its strength. After a scoreless first half, the Stars Homer will face Grace Christian on scored three minutes into the second Friday, starting with the girls at 6 p.m., frame when Homer goalie Kenneth while Soldotna hosts Ketchikan today Schneider found himself on a 1-on-1 at 3 p.m. starting with the girls game. with the attacker. A few minutes later, Schneider was Ketchikan girls 6, Skyview 2 moved up to the frontline and Brian Rowe was put in goal for the Mariners. The Panthers took a loss against That proved to be the difference. the Kings Wednesday afternoon at Schneider scored the equalizer in Skyview High School. the 63rd minute with help from SebasTrailing 3-0 at halftime, Skyview tian Tallanas, and scored again in the did not score until the 70th minute of 69th minute with an assist from Quinn the game, when Elizabeth Davis took Daugharty. a shot from outside the goalie box and C

converted successfully. Only three minutes later, Ciarra Mahan took a corner kick that ultimately bounced off of a Ketchikan player and into the net for an own goal. Skyview coach David Carpenter praised the efforts of goalkeeper Mandee Lawson, who went the distance in goal. The loss drops Skyview to an 0-4 season mark in preparation for a road trip against the Houston Hawks on Thursday. Games begin at 3 p.m. In the boys game, Ketchikan defeated Skyview 4-1.

praised her goalie, Rachel Thompson, for her effort in the net, as well as the defensive line that was able to stave off Homer’s attacks. “They’re starting to make great strides and really coming together as a unit,” Adair said. Thompson saved 15 shots on goal, as well as two crucial penalty kicks in the first half. “The first one was a hand ball in the box, and (Thompson) did a great job stopping the PK,” Adair said. “Five minutes later it was the same thing, and I think the kicker still had the first Tuesday one in her head.” The Nikiski defensive line consisted of Hannah Love, Laura Hufford, Nikiski 0, Homer 0 Brianna Vollertson and Evie Cox. The Nikiski girls tied with Homer The draw leaves the Bulldogs with on the road Tuesday with a sturdy de- an 0-3-2 season mark. Both Nikiski fensive effort. teams will face Wasilla today, starting Nikiski head coach Mandy Adair at 5:30 p.m.

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Karlsson and Fuchs. “Whatever line he played with, he made the guys around him better,” Beauparlant said. The Bears had a tough schedule, with 21 of 60 regularseason games coming against teams that would make the Robertson Cup final. Sixteen of those games came against the regular-season champ Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Butcher had four goals and 13 assists against Fairbanks, in all probability keeping the Ice Dogs from sweeping the four major awards Wednesday. Fairbanks was the Organization of the Year, while Trevor Stewart was Coach of the Year and Rob Proffitt was General Manager of the Year. But Beauparlant pointed out that each coach in the league gets a vote, so Butcher had to do more than just produce against Fairbanks. “Because it’s a leaguewide vote, he impressed a number of coaches along the way, not just in our division but outside the division, whether we were in Texas or the Midwest,” he said. “That speaks to his consistency.” Butcher also had to overcome injury to play in all 60 games, including getting struck under the eye by a puck and getting struck on the wrist by a slap shot. “He said it best with a couple of his injuries, ‘If it’s not broken, I want to play,’” Beauparlant said. “It comes down to mind-set and mind over matter. “He was not going to get caught up in it and take a day off. I don’t think he ever took a day off on the ice.” Butcher thanked his teammates for the role they played in the award, and said the award was good for the Kenai River organization. But he left no doubt what he really wanted, and what would have been better for the organization — beating nemesis Fairbanks in the first round of the playoffs. “Obviously, this award is good for the name (of the Kenai C

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10 walks and hit three Kodiak batters, allowing the Bears to score 13 runs on seven hits. Kodiak left nine on base, but was able to register four-run innings in the third, sixth and seventh frames. Kodiak pitchers gave up 13 walks and hit three batters, but buckled down when it counted. The Bears staff gave up just two hits and was able to strand 14 Soldotna runners. The Stars left the bases loaded in the first, third, sixth and seventh innings. Jacob Arnold did most of the work for Kodiak in earning the win on the mound, throwing 113 pitches in 5 2-3 innings of work. He gave up three runs — two earned — on two hits while walking seven, hitting one and striking out six. Sam Kirchenschlager and Hunter Pace each gave up two runs and three walks in 1-3 inning of work, while Alex Pace shut the door in the seventh inning, recording the final two

River organization),” Butcher said. “But I would have rather won a playoff series and be in the position to compete for the championship. “I’m tired of being in the position of being the little brother.” Kenai River lost the series in five games, with Butcher keying a Game 2 victory with a hat trick. Butcher had three other assists in the series and was plus-4. The Bears lost Game 5 3-2 in overtime, and a measure of Butcher’s competitiveness is he left no doubt the series still has left a bitter taste in his mouth as the Dogs gear up to host the Austin (Minnesota) Bruins in the Robertson Cup finals Friday. “It’s a shame we couldn’t win the playoff series in overtime or with three seconds left,” Butcher said. “We were right there. We really were.” While the Bears are tired of being the little brother of Fairbanks, they are optimistic about the little brother of Butcher. Alec will be gone next season, but there is a chance Evan Butcher, with a 1996 birthdate, could make the team. Evan had two goals in two games as an affiliate player with the Bears this season. “We’ve spoken with Evan about being his own player,” Beauparlant said. “He’s not gonna be Alec and Alec is not gonna be him. “He’s up for the challenge and has an exciting opportunity to try out for next season.” Alec has the same opportunity at Sacred Heart. “My speed, puck sense and ability to make plays all have to quicken up for Division I hockey,” he said. Bears notes: Bears goalie Kris Oldham of Anchorage has been invited to the Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp. Beauparlant said this means that Oldham is one of the top handful of goalies with a 1997 birthdate in the entire country. ... The pre-draft camps for the Bears are approaching. There are camps May 16 to 18 in Littleton, Colorado, and Columbus, Ohio. The Anchorage camp is May 30 to June 1 at the Subway Sports Center.

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Scoreboard basketball NBA Playoffs CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Wednesday, May 7 Indiana 86, Washington 82, series tied 1-1 Oklahoma City 112, L.A. Clippers 101, series tied 1-1 Thursday, May 8 Brooklyn at Miami, 3 p.m. Portland at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 Indiana at Washington, 4 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 6:30 p.m. All Times ADT

hockey NHL Playoffs SECOND ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, May 7 Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh leads series 3-1 Thursday, May 8 Boston at Montreal, 3:30 p.m. Anaheim at Los Angeles, 6 p.m. Friday, May 9 N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 5:30 p.m. All Times ADT

baseball American League

East Division W Baltimore 17 New York 18 Boston 17 Toronto 17 Tampa Bay 15 Central Division Detroit 20 Chicago 18 Kansas City 16 Minnesota 15 Cleveland 15 West Division Oakland 20 Seattle 17 Texas 17 Los Angeles 16 Houston 10

L 14 15 17 17 19

Pct .548 .545 .500 .500 .441

GB — — 1½ 1½ 3½

9 17 17 17 19

.690 .514 .485 .469 .441

— 5 6 6½ 7½

15 16 17 17 24

.571 .515 .500 .485 .294

— 2 2½ 3 9½

Wednesday’s Games Seattle 6, Oakland 4, 10 innings, 1st game Kansas City 8, San Diego 0 Cleveland 4, Minnesota 3 Oakland 2, Seattle 0, 2nd game Toronto 10, Philadelphia 0 Detroit 3, Houston 2 Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 3 Boston 4, Cincinnati 3 Colorado 9, Texas 2 Chicago White Sox 8, Chicago Cubs 3 N.Y. Yankees 9, L.A. Angels 2 Thursday’s Games Minnesota (Correia 1-3) at Cleveland (Masterson 1-1), 8:05 a.m. Houston (Keuchel 2-2) at Detroit (Smyly 2-1), 9:08 a.m. Philadelphia (Burnett 2-1) at Toronto (Dickey 2-3), 3:07 p.m. Baltimore (U.Jimenez 1-4) at Tam-

pa Bay (Price 3-2), 3:10 p.m. Colorado (Morales 3-1) at Texas (M.Harrison 0-0), 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Carroll 1-1), 4:10 p.m. Kansas City (Duffy 1-2) at Seattle (Iwakuma 1-0), 6:10 p.m.

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Pct .559 .559 .545 .485 .469

GB — — ½ 2½ 3

Peacock, Zeid (7), Qualls (8) and J.Castro; Porcello, Chamberlain (7), Nathan (9) and Avila. WСPorcello 5-1. LСPeacock 0-3. SvСNathan (7). HRsСDetroit, Mi.Cabrera (4), V.Martinez (6).

13 17 18 20 21

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Bal. TB

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Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, San Francisco 3 Miami 1, N.Y. Mets 0 Washington 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Arizona 3, Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 8, San Diego 0 Toronto 10, Philadelphia 0 Boston 4, Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 7, Atlanta 1 Colorado 9, Texas 2 Chicago White Sox 8, Chicago Cubs 3 Thursday’s Games Philadelphia (Burnett 2-1) at Toronto (Dickey 2-3), 3:07 p.m. Colorado (Morales 3-1) at Texas (M.Harrison 0-0), 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Carroll 1-1), 4:10 p.m. Miami (Ja.Turner 0-0) at San Diego (Kennedy 2-4), 6:10 p.m. San Francisco (Vogelsong 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 0-1), 6:10 p.m. All Times ADT Mariners 6, Athletics 4 (1st Game) Sea. Oak.

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(10 innings) F.Hernandez, Farquhar (7), Medina (9), Rodney (10) and Zunino; Straily, Abad (7), Gregerson (8), Doolittle (8), Cook (10), Otero (10) and Jaso. WСMedina 2-1. LСCook 0-1. SvСRodney (9). HRsСSeattle, Hart (5), Zunino (5). Athletics 2, Mariners 0 (2nd Game) Sea. 000 000 0 00—0 3 0 Oak. 001 100 0 0x—2 7 1 E.Ramirez, Wilhelmsen (7) and Buck; Pomeranz, Otero (6), Ji.Johnson (9) and D.Norris. W_ Pomeranz 2-1. L_E.Ramirez 1-4. Sv_Ji.Johnson (2). HRs_Oakland, Cespedes (6). Indians 4, Twins 3 Min. Cle.

Tigers 3, Astros 2 Hou. 001 000 100—2 7 0 Det. 200 001 00x—3 5 0

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East Division W Miami 19 Washington 19 Atlanta 18 New York 16 Philadelphia 15 Central Division Milwaukee 22 St. Louis 18 Cincinnati 15 Pittsburgh 14 Chicago 11 West Division San Francisco 21 Colorado 22 Los Angeles 19 San Diego 15 Arizona 13

Nolasco, Burton (7), Duensing (8), Fien (9) and K.Suzuki; Salazar, Shaw (7), Allen (8), Axford (9) and Y.Gomes. WСAxford 1-3. LСFien 3-1. HRsСCleveland, Y.Gomes (4).

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outs without yielding a run. Tyler Covey took the loss for the Stars, throwing 2 1-3 innings and giving up five runs — four earned — on two hits while walking five and striking out two. Klayton Justice pitched 3 1-3 innings in relief, giving up four runs and four hits while walking three, striking out four and hitting two. Max Conradi pitched the final 1 1-3 innings, giving up four runs on a hit while walking two, hitting one and striking out one. Leadoff hitter Jon LeVan went 2 for 4 with four runs to lead the Bears. Austin Frick was 2 for 5 with three runs and an RBI, while Kirchenschlager scored three times, Tyler Jester had two runs and two RBIs, and Arnold helped his own cause by going 2 for 5 with two RBIs. For Soldotna, Covey scored three runs and had an RBI despite not collecting a hit. Kenny Griffin had both of SoHi’s hits, scored a run and knocked in a run. Mason Prior had two RBIs and a run, while Justice and Sheldon Nelson added runs.

Tigers nab 8th straight DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers won their eighth straight game, beating the Houston Astros 3-2 Wednesday night. The Astros lost its fifth in a row. Cabrera connected in the first inning. A day earlier, he homered in a four-hit, four-RBI performance. Victor Martinez homered, extending his hitting streak to 10 games for the three-time defending AL Central champions. Rick Porcello (5-1) allowed two runs and seven hits in 6 2-3 innings. Joe Nathan pitched the ninth for his seventh save in nine chances, striking out Matt Dominguez with a runner on third to end it. Rick Porcello (5-1) allowed two runs and seven hits in 6 2-3 innings. Joe Nathan pitched the ninth for his seventh save in nine chances, striking out Matt Dominguez with a runner on third to end it. C

Orioles 4, Rays 3 010 100 200—4 7 1 000 011 001—3 7 1

B.Norris, Matusz (6), R.Webb (6), Z.Britton (8), Tom.Hunter (9) and C.Joseph; C.Ramos, B.Gomes (6), McGee (8), Lueke (9) and Hanigan. WСR.Webb 1-0. LСB. Gomes 2-2. SvСTom.Hunter (10). HRsСBaltimore, A.Jones 2 (3), Schoop (3). Tampa Bay, DeJesus (3). Yankees 9, Angels 2 NY LA

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Nuno, Betances (7), Claiborne (9) and J.Murphy; H.Santiago, Morin (3), Jepsen (5), Kohn (6), Maronde (8), Cor.Rasmus (8) and Iannetta. WСNuno 1-0. LСH.Santiago 0-6. HRsСNew York, Jeter (1). Royals 8, Padres 0 KC SD

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Shields, Crow (8), Coleman (9) and S.Perez; Cashner, Roach (5), Ambriz (7), A.Torres (9) and Rivera. WСShields 4-3. LСCashner 2-5. Blue Jays 10, Phillies 0 Phi. Tor.

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Cl.Lee, Hollands (7), Camp (7) and Ruiz; Buehrle, Santos (8), Jenkins (9) and Navarro, Thole. WСBuehrle 6-1. LСCl.Lee 3-3. HRsСToronto, Kratz (2), Francisco (4), Encarnacion (4). Red Sox 4, Reds 3 Cin. 002 000 100—3 4 0 Bos. 000 002 02x—4 10 0 Leake, M.Parra (8), Hoover (8), S.Marshall (8) and B.Pena; Peavy, Capuano (7), Badenhop (7), Breslow (8), Uehara (9) and Pierzynski. WСBreslow 2-0. LСHoover 1-4. SvСUehara (8). HRsСCincinnati, Schumaker (1). Rockies 9, Rangers 2 Col. Tex.

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J.De La Rosa, C.Martin (7), Masset (8), Logan (9), Hawkins (9) and McKenry; Lewis, S.Baker (4) and Chirinos. WСJ.De La Rosa 4-3. LСLewis 2-2. HRsСColorado, C.Gonzalez (7). Texas, A.Beltre (2).

White Sox 8, Cubs 3 Chi. (N) 010 020 000—3 4 1 Chi. (A) 100 340 00x—8 11 0 T.Wood, Schlitter (5), Villanueva (6), W.Wright (8) and Castillo; Joh. Danks, Petricka (7), Cleto (9) and Nieto. WСJoh.Danks 3-2. LСT. Wood 2-4. HRsСChicago (N), Olt (5). Chicago (A), G.Beckham (2). Pirates 4, Giants 3 S.F. 100 020 0 00—3 7 0 Pit. 220 000 0 0x—4 12 0 Lincecum, Kontos (5), J.Gutierrez (7) and H.Sanchez; Cole, Melancon (9) and C.Stewart. W_Cole 3-2. L_Lincecum 2-2. Sv_Melancon (2). HRs_San Francisco, Belt (9). Marlins 1, Mets 0 N.Y. 000 000 0 00—0 2 0 Mia. 000 000 0 01—1 3 0 Z.Wheeler, Familia (7), C.Torres (8), Farnsworth (9) and Recker; Koehler, Cishek (9) and Mathis. W_Cishek 3-1. L_C.Torres 2-1. Nationals 3, Dodgers 2 L.A. 200 000 0 00—2 7 0 Was. 200 010 0 0x—3 8 0 Haren, Withrow (7), B.Wilson (8) and Olivo; Strasburg, Blevins (8), Clippard (8), R.Soriano (9) and W.Ramos. W_Strasburg 3-2. L_ Haren 4-1. Sv_R.Soriano (7). D-Backs 3, Brewers 2 Ari. 002 000 010—3 14 1 Mil. 100 000 0 01—2 7 1 Arroyo, Ziegler (8), A.Reed (9) and Montero; W.Peralta, Thornburg (7), W.Smith (8), Fr.Rodriguez (9) and Lucroy. W_Arroyo 3-2. L_W.Peralta 4-2. Sv_A.Reed (10). HRs_Arizona, Goldschmidt (7). Cardinals 7, Braves 1 S.L. 011 310 0 01—7 13 0 Atl. 001 000 0 00—1 7 1 Wainwright, Maness (9) and Y.Molina; Minor, Hale (5), Varvaro (8), Avilan (9) and Gattis. W_Wainwright 6-2. L_Minor 0-2. HRs_St. Louis, Bourjos (1).

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES Purchased the contract of C Caleb Joseph from Norfolk (IL). Optioned INF Jemile Weeks to Norfolk. CHICAGO WHITE SOX Reinstated 3B Conor Gillaspie from the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Jordan Danks to Charlotte (IL). HOUSTON ASTROS Recalled RHP Josh Zeid from Oklahoma City (PCL). Optioned RHP Josh Fields to Oklahoma City. OAKLAND ATHLETICS Recalled RHP Arnold Leon from Sacramento (PCL). SEATTLE MARINERS Recalled RHP Erasmo Ramirez from Tacoma (PCL). TEXAS RANGERS Purchased the

contract of RHP Scott Baker from Round Rock (PCL). Optioned OF Daniel Robertson to Round Rock. Transferred LHP Pedro Figueroa to the 60-day DL. National League CHICAGO CUBS Placed RHP Pedro Strop on the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP Zac Rosscup from Iowa (PCL). SAN DIEGO PADRES Optioned INF Jace Peterson to El Paso (PCL) Recalled RHP Hector Ambriz from El Paso. WASHINGTON NATIONALS Activated C Wilson Ramos from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Blake Treinen and 1B/OF Tyler Moore to Syracuse (IL). BASKETBALL Women’s National Basketball Association ATLANTA DREAM Acquired F Swin Cash and a 2015 third-round draft pick from Chicago for G Courtney Clements and a 2015 second-round draft pick. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS Signed LB Larry Foote to a one-year contract. GREEN BAY PACKERS Named Steve Marshall assistant offensive line coach. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Signed CB Richard Sherman to a fouryear contract extension. WASHINGTON REDSKINS Terminated the contract of S Tanard Jackson. HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS Signed D Esa Lindell to a three-year, entry-level contract. FLORIDA PANTHERS Agreed to terms with F Rocco Grimaldi on an entry-level contract. LOS ANGELES KINGS Announced the contract of Manchester (AHL) coach Mark Morris will not be renewed. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS Promoted Ron Hextall to general manager and Paul Holmgren was to president. ST. LOUIS BLUES Signed coach Ken Hitchcock to a contract extension through the 2014-15 season. COLLEGE GEORGETOWN Named James Clark women’s assistant basketball coach. LENOIR-RHYNE Named Morgan Sacharski women’s assistant basketball coach. LIVINGSTONE Named Anita Howard women’s basketball coach. NEW JERSEY CITY Announced the addition of women’s tennis for the 2014-15 season. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE Announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Bob Walsh to become men’s basketball coach at Maine. TEXAS A&M Named Rick Stansbury men’s assistant basketball coach. VIRGINIA UNION Named Shaquana Veney-Battle volleyball coach. WISCONSIN LUTHERAN Named Dennis Miller football coach.

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formula well as one-time funding appropriations over the next three years. Both funding methods will be factored in to calculate local government contributions. Borough Mayor Mike Navarre said the administration is going to work with KPBSD administrators to determine funding levels. He said the additional state funding will help significantly in closing the district’s deficit, so the borough is hopeful it won’t have to increase its general fund appropriation this fiscal year. Last year the borough provided $43.5 million based on the state’s allocation. After schools, the solid waste program is the next most expensive program the borough funds. General fund support is projected at nearly $6.5 million for FY2015, which has been decreasing annually since FY2011. Chapman said much of that decrease is due to waste from oil and gas activity. The borough’s governmental funds are made up of the general fund, special revenue funds, debt service funds and capital project funds. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 3 at the next assembly meeting in Soldotna.

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Corrective actions required before Acuren can resume radiographic operations: 1.) Acuren USA must provide the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or NRC, with a written description of the actions it has taken or will take to ensure that future activities at the Kenai location will not result in a member of the public receiving a dose in excess of federally mandated limits. 2.) Acuren USA will provide the NRC with calculations and evaluations to determine whether members of the public received doses of radiation in excess of limits

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general fund budget — slightly more than FY2014. Sales tax is also expected to bring in more general fund money than FY2014 at an estimated $30.56 million. “Of course, with closing the river to (early run king salmon fishing), we don’t expect our increase to be quite as large as we originally forecasted, but we still see an increase overall,” Chapman said. He said about 25 percent of all sales tax revenue is tourist related. Total expenditures are up $1 million from last year. Contributing factors are school funding and personnel changes, according to the draft budget. The borough estimates to spend about $74.4 million of its general fund. Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is the largest fund expenditure at $49 million, which includes operations, capital projects and debt. It makes up about 66 percent of general fund expenditures. The draft was finalized prior to the end of the Legislative session, so projected funding for education is based on last year’s numbers. Kaylee Osowski can be The Legislature passed reached at kaylee.osowski@ House Bill 278 with increases peninsulaclarion.com. to the Base Student Allocation

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ducting testing. 200 mr/hour, or millirems per hour, exceeds the federally mandated guidelines for an annual limit to radiation exposure which is 100 millirems, though, inspector Lara Uselding, public affairs officer for the NRC, told KBBI, the Homer-based public radio station, that annual limit is “very low” and would be lower than what the average person would receive from background sources of radiation. Inspectors determined that Acuren employees had conducted at least six two-minute exposures that day over the course of about one hour, according to the One of those violations may action letter. The company told have resulted in a radiography the NRC that it had suspended device and radioactive material radiographic operations on April in a pickup truck being stolen 14, according to the letter. How- near Austin, Texas, according ever, reports of that suspension to NRC records. were not widespread until the All calls to Acuren regardNRC released its notice of con- ing the incident were directed firmatory action letter 11 days to Rockwood Service Corlater on April 25. poration, parent company for Acuren USA has 80 locations Acuren. Calls for comment in North America, including of- made in April were not returned, fices in Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay, however an attorney with the Anchorage and Kenai. It em- corporation did leave a message ploys more than 3,500 people at the Clarion Wednesday indiaccording to its website. cating that he was available for The company has a his- comment. He did not answer a tory of violations according to return call by press time. NRC documentation, includRoeske said a team from ing a 2007 citation for failing NRC had been out to the buildto inspect a Virginia facility for ing and had done some testing “compliance with dose limits with Acuren in its facility. The to individual members of the team also met with the other public” and 2010 inspections in tenants in the building. Michigan, Wyoming and Texas The economic development in the soil and a bury pit, crews which found apparent viola- district building houses at least had to do additional excavation tions of security requirements. seven business, each with tenat SoHi. The borough has approached the City of Soldotna about appropriating some money for the project, and Navarre said the administration is “cautiously optimistic” Candidate apologizes over slavery comment the city will approve money for the project. JUNEAU — Alaska lieutenant governor hopeful Dan SulThe Soldotna City Counlivan said Wednesday he apologizes if he offended anyone with cil next meets on May 14. If his use of the term “slavery” in comments he made about the it does appropriate funds, the payment of union dues. money expended from the genBut in a statement late Wednesday afternoon, the Republieral fund would be reimbursed, can and current mayor of Anchorage said he remains opposed Navarre said. to rules compelling mandatory union membership for certain The assembly unanimously work, which he referred to as a form of “economic slavery.” approved the project. “To me, the term has no racial connotations except that peoThe total cost of the project ple of all races may be prohibited from holding certain jobs unis about $2.7 million. The state less they pay tribute to an organization they may not support,” granted money to the project in he said in the statement, released by a city spokeswoman. 2012 and 2013. The Kenai CenThe Anchorage NAACP had demanded an apology for tral High School track and turf the comments Sullivan made at a candidate forum Monday. field project was completed last At the forum, which also featured GOP rival Lesil McGuire, year and construction on the and Democrats Hollis French and Bob Williams, Sullivan was Homer High School turf projasked about right-to-work legislation, in which employees are ect is slated to begin later this not required to join a union to get or keep a job. According to a month. video of the exchange, Sullivan said he supported such legislaThe next assembly meeting tion. is 6 p.m. on May 20 in Soldotna. Wood bison move closer to release in Alaska

grass field and base construction for the turf. It awarded the bid to South Central Construction for more than $1.3 million. Site construction began on the field in mid-April. Navarre said the reason the project needed additional money is because the bid estimate was $200,000 more than the engineer’s estimate. “The fact of the matter is based on our estimates we thought we would have adequate funds available when the bids came in for the site work they were higher than what was anticipated and the result is that we were short in the project,” Navarre said. However, Chief of Staff Paul Ostrander said in a previous Clarion interview that the borough received less money for the than it had expected. He said the borough had anticipated receiving a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Soccer Kaylee Osowski can be Foundation, but the grant was reached at kaylee.osowski@ not awarded. peninsulaclarion.com. Navarre said because of silt

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due to past activities. 3.) Acuren USA will perform the same evaluation at its business in Anchorage and its temporary job sites to determine whether members of the public have been exposed to radiation in excess of annual limits. If Acuren USA identifies similar issues at its other facilities it must cease radiographic operations immediately at those sites until the NRC verifies that the company has effectively taken action to correct the problem. Acuren must immediately inform the NRC if any of its facilities must cease radiographic operations. The ants and staff. Roeske estimated that between 15-25 people were in the building at any given time. “(The NRC) held tenant interviews with everyone in the building and they did go through and do checks. They were very thorough,” he said. “They went through the building, checked everything, talked to all of the tenants, reassured all of the people in the building.” The NRC will issue a final report on the situation, Roeske said. “They did find some administrative lapses with Acuren, but they will be dealt with between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission an Acuren and then (NRC) will shoot me a link to their report,” he said. Roeske said he heard rumors that there was excessive radiation in the building, but was told that those rumors were untrue.

company will also be required to provide the NRC copies of the evaluations it performs at its other Alaska facilities and temporary job sites. 4.) The documents that Acuren USA will provide to the NRC must be mailed to the NRC’s division of Nuclear Materials Safety in Arlington, Texas. 5.) Acuren USA will not conduct radiographic exposures at the Kenai facility until NRC has completed its review of the evaluations and has verified, in writing, that the company has effectively changed its policies and procedures. While the NRC was running its follow-up testing with Acuren, measurements remained low, he said. “(NRC) have what they call a threshold level and (the measurements) didn’t meet that threshold level,” he said. Once the report is issued, Roeske said economic development district staff would be reviewing its lease with Acuren to add language saying the company needed to communicate with staff if there were issues with its operations. “We have tenants and we’re a business incubation center and we try to share services and provide services but one of those services (in return) is to not scare other tenants,” he said, with a laugh. Rashah McChesney can be reached at rashah.mcchesney@ peninsulaclarion.com.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday published in the Federal Register a rule that exempts wood bison in Alaska from key provisions of the Endangered Species Act. Reintroduced bison will be considered an experimental population not essential to the continued existence of the species, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. State officials feared the presence of the species without the rule would hinder resource development. The rule takes effect next month and means threatened wood bison can be managed by state wildlife officials. The state will even be able to plan a hunting season if numbers allow. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Doug Vincent-Lang, acting director of the state Division of Wildlife Conservation. Wood bison could be released on the lower Innoko River in southwest Alaska next spring, Vincent-Lang said. Wood bison are North America’s largest living land mammal. Smaller plains bison were not native to Alaska but were introduced to the state in 1928. Adult male wood bison weigh up to 2,000 pounds. Fossil carbon dating and Alaska Native folklore indicate wood bison were present in Alaska for 10,000 years. They vanished about a century ago for unknown reasons.

Coast Guard plans meetings on Arctic

ANCHORAGE — The Coast Guard is planning four open house meetings to discuss environmental effects of its 2014 Arctic plans. FAIRBANKS — A federal agency has published a rule that The first meeting will be Monday in Nome and will be folcould lead to reintroduction of wood bison to the wilds of Alas- lowed by sessions in Anchorage, Kotzebue and Barrow. ka early next year. — The Associated Press

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acquired four tracts near its existing producing areas; NordAq Energy, which acquired four offshore tracts in North Cook Inlet, and Woodstone Resources, acquiring two offshore tracts also in North Cook Inlet. On most tracts there were single bids but a handful attracted two bidders and one brought three. Apache beat out Hilcorp in bids for two leases, with Hilcorp’s bids of $51.33 and $53.22 per acre topped by Apache’s offer of $86.33 per acre on one lease and $86.53 per acre on the second. All of the leases were for 10-year terms with royalty rates set at 12.5 percent. The annual rents range from $1 per acre to $3 per acre in the peninsula sale to $10 per acre to $250 per acre on the Cook Inlet tracts, Barron said. Cook Inlet has seen a redevelopment of industry activity and new production in recent years, and the state’s annual areawide sale, in which all unleased state land in the region is offered, is usually seen as a barometer of activity. The results in this sale, while modest in terms of revenue to the state, demonstrate continued interest by the larger independents, such as Hilcorp and Apache, and the appearance of new firms interested in the Inlet, such as Woodstone Resources. Tim Bradner can be reached at tim.bradner@alaskajournal. com. C

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What’s Happening Best Bet n On Saturday the Kenai Potters Guild will hold their annual Mother’s Day Pottery Sale from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. or until sold out at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook Avenue in Old Town Kenai (look for signs). This is a first come first served event. Bring a box and a friend! For more information, email stoneware10@gmail.com or call 283-7040.

Events and Exhibits n Triumvirate Theatre presents “Scenes to See,” an evening of one-act comedies, at 7 p.m. May 9, 10, 16 and 17 at the theater in the Peninsula Center Mall in Soldotna. Tickets are $15 and are available at River City Books and at the door. n The Kenai Fine Art Center May 2014 All-Media Curated Open Show, held in conjunction with the May 2014 Kenai Birding Festival, and has a “Flight” theme. The exhibit will be on display through May 31, Wednesday-Saturday from noon-5 p.m. n The Kenai Peninsula Birding Festival’s PEEPs Young Artist Exhibit will be on display the month of May at the Kenai Fine Arts Center. Awards will be announced at the Birding Festival Kickoff May 15 at the Kenai Visitors Center. For more information on the PEEPs Exhibit or the May Kenai Peninsula Birding Festival, visit www.kenaibirdfest.com. n The Alaska Watercolor Society is accepting submissions to the 40th Annual Alaska Juried Watercolor Exhibition. Submission deadline is June 4. Paintings must be primarily aqua media over natural or synthetic paper, and matted and framed under clear acrylic or glass. All submissions will be through CaFE.org (www.callforentry.org). Up to $4,000 in prizes. Prospectus available at akws.org.

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n Veronica’s cafe has open mic at 6:30 p.m. Friday and live music at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. n Join Steve and Fern Holloway for Karaoke every Saturday night at the Kenai Moose Lodge. Singing starts at 9 p.m. and everyone is welcome. n An all acoustic jam takes place every Thursday. The jam is as Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on the first Thursday of the month, and at the Kenai Senior Center during the rest of the month. Jam starts at 6:30 p.m. n AmVets Post 4 in the Red Diamond Center holds blind doubles darts every Friday evening with sign up at 6:30 p.m. Tacos are available; and burn your own steak dinner from 6 to 8 p.m every Saturday with Karaoke after dinner from 8 p.m. to midnight. n Four Royal Parkers on the Kenai Spur Highway in Soldotna has live music with Bob Ramponi and the Alaska Swing Company Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. n Odie’s Deli in Soldotna has live music Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Pub Quiz night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. n The Studio Espresso Shop at Spur Highway and Nikiski Avenue in Nikiski hosts an open mic night on Saturdays starting at 7 p.m. Call 776-7655. n The Bow bar in Kenai has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and live music Fridays, Saturdays at 10 p.m. n Hooligans Saloon in Soldotna has poker Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m. and live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. n The Duck Inn on Kalifornsky Beach Road has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and DJ Arisen on Saturdays. n Mykel’s in Soldotna has live music Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. with Robb Justice, and Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Bob Ramponi. n The Duck Inn will have live music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday with Robb Justice and Trio. n Main Street Tap and Grill has Wednesday karaoke with KJ Natalia, Thursday acoustic music with Dustin and Friends and Keeley & Nelson, and live music and dancing with 9Spine Friday and Saturday. n This week’s Fine Art Friday event will be the Kenai Writers presenting new work at the Kenai Fine Arts Center from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The public is invited and, as always, the Kenai Fine Arts Center provides refreshments.

Markets, fairs and bazaars n Kenai’s Saturday Market starts on May 24 and runs for 17 Saturdays, until Sept. 13. It is held in the grassy area across the parking lot from the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. The market will include very talented folks selling beautiful Alaskan Arts & Crafts. Fresh vegetables will start showing up about the middle of June. Vendor rates are as low as $20 per Saturday and spaces are limited, so pick up an application at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and See ARTS, page B-2

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Who am I By Melinda Anderson, Sterling

Who am I, But a simple girl. One who wishes this were a better world. I wish I could see every child smile, One who wishes to see every over weight child run a mile. I wish things didn’t always seem as they appear, I wish that some people didn’t live in fear. And I wish I could always have my best friend near. But life is tough, Life is rough. But in the end, We know we lived. Poems must include the writer’s name, phone number and address. They should be kept to no more than 300 words. Submission of a poem does not guarantee publication. Poems may be e-mailed to news@peninsulaclarion. com, faxed to 283-3299, delivered to the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay Road or mailed to P.O. Box 3009, Kenai, AK 99611.

Ancestral Homes Left: “My father and I built a traditional Athabascan house. The Athabascans lived in between the Brooks Range and the Kenai Pe n i n s u l a . They built their houses out of wood, animal fur, and moss, but I built my model out of animal hides, wood, and hot glue. -By Bella R.

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Top: “I made an Inupiaq snow house. The Inupiaq people who lived on the Arctic Ocean coast sometimes made these snow dwellings. They used snow and ice blocks to build the home. I used blue paint, white paint, black paint, quick grip glue, toothpicks, a wooden certificate plank, and last but not least Jet Puffed brand marsh mallows.” - Kaytlyyn Walden. Bottom Left: “I built a model of a traditional Athabascan home. Athabascan people live in the Interior region down to the Kenai Peninsula. Athabascans build their houses out of bark and spruce poles or made of moose and caribou hide. I used bark and the door is made of lynx fur and there are also two bear claws next to the door and a martin claw above the door.” - Kaidence Harvey.

Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School fourth-grade students and their families gathered Friday for a reception of their “Ancestral Homes” projects. Students from three classes researched and built miniature models of traditional Alaska Native homes and shelters. While the models themselves were not available for viewing as many of them were built out of material that naturally degraded over time, photographs were displayed and an audio slide show played in the background of the exhibit — each students described the materials and process used to build their shelters. The students constructed 48 replicas in total and planned their own pot-luck-style reception at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook Ave., in honor of the opening of their exhibit. The exhibit is on display until May 17 at the Fine Arts Center.

Find inspiration in ‘Run, Don’t Walk’ Bookworm Sez

t all starts with baby steps. Baby steps, with arm-waving balance and shaky testing of foot on floor. You held onto the fingers of someone bigger and more experienced at that sort of thing, one foot in front of the other before you finally got the hang of it all. You probably don’t remember your first steps — unless it’s your second chance to learn how to make them. In the new book “Run, Don’t Walk” by Adele Levine, P.T. (c.2014, Avery, $26, 278 pages), you’ll see how that can happen. The call came at 0600. Sure that someone was dead (isn’t it always the case with calls like that?) Adele Levine answered the phone and learned that she was being granted an interview for a job as a physi-

cal therapist in the amputee clinic at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Levine had gone to PT school because of “several depressing rounds of unemployment.” PT had never been her “calling,” and she didn’t have big plans, other than to find a job close to her apartment. She figured that Walter Reed would be a temporary gig. As it turned out, she loved the amputee clinic, and stayed for several years. Surrounded by glass walls “The Fishbowl” was complete chaos, a “nonstop party” with visitors, cookies, and bent rules. Double- and triple-amputees worked with therapists to learn to be ambulatory with new prosthetic devices, and other patients hung around as support. Because of the glass, visitors could see what went on but Levine says that the soldiers barely See SEZ, page B-2

Webslinging sequel falls flat R eeling It In C hris J enness “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” Marvel Enterprises 2 hours, 22 minutes Traditionally, the second film in a multifilm series (trilogy, really — they’re all trilogies these days) is the best of the bunch. Series from “X-Men” to “Lord of the Rings,” and going back as far as the 1970s with “Star Wars,” and “The Godfather” all saw the second film as the highlight of the group. Even the previous “Spider-Man” trilogy peaked with number two. For that reason, I was pretty sure that AP Photo/Columbia Pictures - Sony Pictures, Niko Tavernise this week’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” This image shows Jamie Foxx, left, and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in “The See REEL, page B-2 Amazing Spider-Man 2.” C

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Nintendo says no to virtual equality in life game By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES — Nintendo isn’t allowing gamers to play as gay in an upcoming life simulator game. The publisher of such gaming franchises as “The Legend of Zelda” and “Mario Bros.” said Tuesday it wouldn’t bow to pressure to allow players to engage in romantic activities with characters of the same sex in English editions of “Tomodachi Life.” This follows a social media campaign launched by fans last month seeking virtual equality for the game’s characters, which are modeled after real people. “Nintendo never intended to make any form of social commentary with the launch of ‘Tomodachi Life,’” Nintendo of America Inc. said in a statement. “The relationship options in the game represent a playful alternate world rather than a real-life simulation. We hope that all of our fans will see that ‘Tomodachi Life’ was intended to be a whimsical and quirky game, and that we were absolutely not trying to provide social commentary.” Tye Marini, a gay 23-yearold Nintendo fan from Mesa, Arizona, launched the cam-

paign last month, urging Osaka, Japan-based Nintendo Co. and its subsidiary Nintendo of America Inc. to add same-sex relationship options to English versions of the hand-held Nintendo 3DS game. The game was originally released in Japan last year and features a cast of Mii characters — Nintendo’s personalized avatars of real players — living on a virtual island. Gamers can do things like shop, visit an amusement park, play games, go on dates and encounter celebrities like Christina Aguilera and Shaquille O’Neal. “I want to be able to marry my real-life fiancé’s Mii, but I can’t do that,” Marini said in a video posted online that attracted the attention of gaming blogs and online forums this week. “My only options are to marry some female Mii, to change the gender of either my Mii or my fiancé’s Mii or to completely avoid marriage altogether and miss out on the exclusive content that comes with it.” “Tomodachi Life” has been a hit in a Japan, where Nintendo said last December it had sold 1.83 million copies of the game. The English-language packaging for “Tomodachi Life” — “tomodachi” means “friend” in

Lions Gate to develop Power Rangers movie LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood is taking another stab at bringing the Power Rangers to the big screen, two decades after the last movie flopped at the box office. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. says it’s partnering with Haim Saban’s Saban Entertainment to produce a live-action feature film based on the spandex-wearing, martial arts superheroes who are usually called upon to save the world. Saban said in a statement Wednesday that Lions Gate, the maker of young adult blockbuster series “Twilight” and “The Hunger Games,” was the “perfect home” for the Power Rangers. The last time the morphing teenage characters appeared in a movie was 1997 for “Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie,” which grossed a dismal $8.1 million in the U.S. The Power Rangers have been on U.S. television since 1993.

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Visitors Center or call Harold at 283-1991. n A new farmers’ market in downtown Ninilchik will open May 24, Memorial Day weekend, featuring homegrown plants and veggies, a wide variety of crafts, handmade artisan sea salt and dog cart rides. It will be across from the Kenai Peninsula State Fairgrounds. Vendors are needed! For an application or information call Michelle Hogan 299-4999. Cost for a booth is $25 for the season or $5 per day. n Kenai Watershed Forum is accepting applications from local artists and food vendors to reserve booth space at the Kenai River Festival on June 6, 7 and 8 at Centennial Park in Soldotna. Space is limited. Please visit www.kenaiwatershed.org for more information and application details. Last year’s event attracted over 10,000 people! Early deadline for applications is May 12. n The North Peninsula Recreation Service Area is accepting booth applications from local vendors, organizations, groups and other parties interested in reserving booth space at the annual Family Fun in the Midnight Sun Event, June 21 at the NPRSA facilities in Nikiski. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact us early. The deadline to apply is May 31. Applications are available online at www.northpenrec.com or can be picked up at the Nikiski Pool or Nikiski Community Recreation Center. For more information or application details please contact Rachel at 776-8800.

Films n Call Orca Theaters at 262-7003 for listings and times. n Call Kambe Cinemas at 283-4554 for listings and times.

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like that again, once you’ve read “Run, Don’t Walk.” With a sense of irony, a dose of humor, and beaming pride, author Adele Levine gives readers entertainment and lessons that are both sweet and sad. Her anecdotes are peopled by soldiers whose lives have been forever altered, therapists who show them that those lives aren’t over yet, and officers who offer support to both sides. This isn’t necessarily some sunny, feel-good book, though: Levine is plain about pain, roadside bombs, f-bombs, frustrations, injury and death. This is one of those true stories that, when you’re done reading, you’ll wish you could read it again for the first time. And how could you resist a book like that? Really — you can’t, so “Run, Don’t Walk” is a book you should take steps to find.

noticed. They were too busy meeting new challenges. Sometimes, the challenges were Levine’s. Patients occasionally didn’t cooperate with their treatment, and needed warnings, encouragement, or just more understanding. Others really didn’t want to get better, finding the role of victim more appealing. Like most of her co-workers, Levine tried to create unusual ways to keep everyone — staff and patients alike — occupied, to keep them working on getting better, to keep them healthy in mind and body. They did this, though personality clashes. They did it, while the injured never stopped coming. And they did it, though their clinic was closing in less than a year… The Bookworm is Terri Paper cuts. They’re the worst, but I promise you that Schlichenmeyer. Email her at you’ll never whine about trifles bookwormsez@yahoo.com.

Japanese — proclaims: “Your friends. Your drama. Your life.” A trailer for the game boasts that players can “give Mii characters items, voices and personalities, then watch as they rap, rock, eat doughnuts and fall in love.” However, only characters of the opposite sex are actually able to flirt, date and marry in the game, which is set for release June 6 in North America and Europe. “It’s more of an issue for this game because the characters are supposed to be a representation of your real life,” Marini said Tuesday in a telephone interview. “You import your personalized characters into the game. You name them. You give them a personality. You give them a voice. They just can’t fall in love if they’re gay.” The issue marks not only a cultural divide between Japan, where gay marriage is not legal, and North America and Europe, where gay marriage has become legal in some places, but also in the interactive world, where games are often painstakingly “localized” for other regions, meaning characters’ voices and likenesses are changed to suit different locales and customs. “The ability for same-sex relationships to occur in the game was not part of the original game that launched in Japan, and that game is made up of the same code that was used to localize it for other regions outside of Japan,” Nintendo noted in an emailed statement. While many English-language games don’t feature gay characters, several role-playing series produced by English-

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In this June 11, 2013 file photo, attendees play video games on the Nintendo 3DS at the Nintendo Wii U software showcase during the E3 game show in Los Angeles. The gaming company said Tuesday, it wouldn’t bow to pressure to allow players to engage in romantic entanglements with characters of the same sex in the English version of “Tomodachi Life” following a social media campaign launched last month seeking virtual equality for the game’s characters, which are modeled after real people.

speaking developers, such as “The Sims,” ‘’Fable” and “The Elder Scrolls,” have allowed players to create characters that can woo characters of the same sex, as well as marry and have children. Other more narrativedriven games, like “Grand Theft Auto IV,” ‘’The Last of Us” and “Gone Home,” have included specific gay, lesbian and bisexual characters. “We have heard and thoughtfully considered all the responses,” Nintendo said of the

#Miiquality campaign. “We will continue to listen and think about the feedback. We’re using this as an opportunity to better understand our consumers and their expectations of us at all levels of the organization.” Marini isn’t calling for a boycott of “Tomodachi Life” but instead wants supporters to post on Twitter and Facebook with the hashtag #Miiquality, as well as write to Nintendo and ask the company to include same-sex relationships in an

update to “Tomodachi Life” or in a future installment. He noted Wednesday in response to Nintendo’s statement that excluding same-sex relationships in the game is a form of “social commentary.” “I would hope that they recognize the issue with the exclusion of same-sex relationships in the game and make an effort to resolve it,” Marini said. “Until then, Miiquality will continue to raise awareness of the issue.”

Bearded drag queen in Eurovision spotlight By JAN M. OLSEN and DAVID MAC DOUGALL Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — When Austria’s entry takes the stage Thursday at the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen, the spotlight will slowly reveal a lone figure with wide sensual eyes, glossy painted lips, high cheekbones — and a man’s full dark beard. Conchita Wurst — the alter ego of 25-year-old Austrian Thomas Neuwirth — already has shocked audiences by challenging stereotypes of masculine and feminine beauty with the song “Rise like a Phoenix.” Pushing the boundaries of gender identity is nothing new at Europe’s annual song contest — an extravaganza known for its eclectic, sometimes-unlistenable lineup of techno beats, love songs and pop tunes. But the backlash this year against Wurst highlights a rift between Europe’s progressive liberal side and the traditional values and nationalist rhetoric of Russia and other nations taking part. Amid growing tensions over the Ukraine crisis, some in eastern Europe have blasted Wurst as an example of the West’s decadence. Activists in Belarus have even urged the country’s

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was going to be world’s better than the first film, which was not bad, but not all that good either. Looks like not every series follows the trends. I wanted to like “Amazing Spider-Man 2,” I really did. I like Andrew Garfield in the role of Peter Parker, and Emma Stone is awesome as Gwen Stacy, Peter’s beautiful egghead love interest. But the film is such a mess, such a confounding mess of noisy action set pieces with no impact, that I just had to leave the theater shaking my head. In the film’s opener, Spidey is chasing escaped Russian convict Aleksei Sytsevich, played unbelievably badly by Paul Giamatti, and his hijacked shipment of plutonium. Though Spider-Man looks pretty cool, Giamatti is playing it like a cartoon and our hero’s innate zaniness doesn’t help matters. It’s at this point that we are introduced to Jamie Foxx’s Max, a low-level electrician working for the omnipresent Oscorp. After Spider-Man rescues him from the path of an out-of-control semi-truck, Max C

state television network to edit the Austrian entry out of its Eurovision broadcast. Russian legislator Vitaly Milonov accused the Austrian performer of “blatant propaganda of homosexuality and spiritual decay.” “I can only say ‘Thank you for your attention!’ If this is only about me and my person, I can live with it,’” Wurst said about her critics in emails Wednesday with The Associated Press. “You know, I have a very thick skin. It’s just strange that a little facial hair causes that much excitement. I also have to add that 80 percent of the autograph requests that I get are from Russia and eastern Europe — and that’s what is important to me,” she said. Lisanne Wilken, an anthropologist at Aarhus University in Denmark, said the criticism against Wurst would have been trivial if it weren’t for the Russian law last year prohibiting so-called gay “propaganda.” She noted there’s been a lot of “transsexuals, transvestites and drags” in the Eurovision Song Contest, including Israel’s 1998 winner Dana International, who had male-to-female gender reassignment surgery several years before competing. The European Broadcast-

ing Union, which organizes the event, has not received any formal complaints from the participating broadcasters, spokesman Jarmo Siim said. A national broadcaster is not allowed to edit out the live coverage, according to the EBU. Neuwirth, who was born in Gmunden, central Austria, entered show business eight years ago, taking part in an Austrian TV talent show. After joining a boy band that quickly broke up, Neuwirth first appeared as Wurst in another Austrian talent show in 2011. She also took part in two reality shows, including one where candidates had to survive in the Namibian desert together with native tribes. As she prepared for her performance in Copenhagen, Wurst said she wasn’t paying much attention to the controversy about her. “Hey, I’m just a singer in a fabulous dress, with great hair and a beard,” Wurst told AP. The annual competition is supposed to be completely removed from politics. Neither Russia’s entry — teenage twins Anastasia and Maria Tolmachevy — nor Ukraine’s Mariya Yaremchuk, whose routine includes a dancer running in a giant hamster wheel, allude to the recent tensions between Moscow and Kiev.

However, the Ukraine crisis has raised anew questions about the competition’s scoring, which is partly done by phone voting across Europe. Even though Russia has annexed Crimea, votes from the Black Sea peninsula will count for Ukraine because the phone operator there is still Ukrainian, the EBU said. At Tuesday’s semifinal, the audience booed when it was announced that the Tolmachevy twins had qualified for Saturday’s final but cheered when Yaremchuk got into it too. Both have “become the human face of the conflict,” Wilken said, noting Ukraine seems to be some receiving sympathy support. Bookmakers place Ukraine in the top 10 and Russia at the bottom. The winner is picked by juries and television viewers across Europe. The final tally for each country is a 50/50 combination of the telephone votes and votes of a national jury. A country that received a good result in the telephone vote could still be left with no points in the overall tally if the jury gave its highest points to other contestants, according to EBU. Contest watchers believe Wurst will advance from the second semifinal Thursday.

becomes obsessed with the webslinger, even to the point of having imaginary conversations with him in his sad little apartment. Max, as you may have guessed from the myriad trailers for this movie, will soon become Electro, terrifying master of electricity. But Electro is only a subplot and the problem is that there is no primary plot — just a whole lot of threads that really go nowhere. Another subplot involves the introduction of Harry Osborne, inheritor of Oscorp and eventual Green Goblin, into the mix, while another deals with Parker and his relationship with Gwen Stacy. Events in the film sort of stumble along concurrently though independently, none particularly affecting the others. Some plot points are dropped while others seem to appear randomly. For example, Spidey goes from being a universally revered hero to a media pariah with no explanation. At the center of it all is Andrew Garfield’s Parker, who, while I like him generally, seems to overplay the snarky loner role, often alienating the audience. The best part of the movie, for my money, is Emma Stone, who seems to perfectly embody the comic book character of

Gwen Stacy, and who has genuine chemistry with Garfield. This can’t make up for the bellowing, braying, and/or cackling we get from the trio of villains in this film, however. Both broad and confused, “Amazing Spider-Man 2” lurches forward like Frankenstein, unsure of where it’s going but willing to make a lot of noise on the way. I’d like to say the director, Marc Webb, and I just have a different vision of this character, but there was almost no vision to be seen. I read this from an online critic, and it’s true: you could completely remove Electro from the plot and it would make almost no difference to the story. As well, the Green Goblin/ Oscorp stuff is sinister enough, but never really amounts to anything more than a set-up for the next movie. Even the mid-credits surprise sequence is random and disconnected. As a result of contract negotiations of some kind between Sony and Twentieth Century Fox, there is an out-of-theblue teaser for “X-Men: Days of Future Past” right in the middle of the cast and crew for “Spider-Man.” It’s not crosspromotional, by the way. Sony execs have assured us all that Spider-Man with never cross

over into any of the other Marvel movies, so why the “XMen” teaser? It’s pointless, like much of the rest of this two-and-a-half hour slog. I really had to struggle to stay away at times, I’ll admit. The problem is that enough other superhero movies have done it so right, that there’s little room for error anymore. Marvel Studios has clearly marked the path — whether other studios will follow it is another story. It’s been announced that Sony plans a film dedicated to “The Sinister Six,” a super-villain team that often gave poor Spidey fits. I can’t imagine how that will work, considering this current film already feels bloated with only three (two-anda-half, really; Paul Giamatti’s “The Rhino” is only onscreen for a couple of seconds). I really like the idea of “Spider-Man,” but the last few attempts to bring him to life have been more trouble than they’re worth. Grade: C“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is rated PG-13 for cartoon violence, mild language, and frightening sequences. Chris Jenness is a freelance graphic designer and movie buff who lives in Nikiski.

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Full time position open for a Cook specializing in authentic Greek style and method of cooking, Must be proficient in all areas of Saute, Grill, and Pizza making. Minimum of 5 years real work experience necessary, a degree is not required. Pay depends on level of expertise. Please have resumes and references available. Please make all inquires between 2pm- 4pm Monday- Friday in person at 811 Frontage Rd., Kenai, AK or by phone at (907)283-2222. Contact persons are Anami or Pedro.

Property Management Division 170 N. Birch Suite 101, Soldotna (907)262-2522 Mary.Parske@century21.com www.Century21FreedomRealty.com

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General Employment

Lead Appraiser, Kenai Peninsula Borough. Under the general direction and supervision of the appraisal manager, the lead appraiser performs real property appraisals, data collection and sales analysis for various types of properties including but not limited to residential, commercial, recreational and agricultural land values. The lead appraiser also conducts various surveys, researches costs, analyzes economic information to establish residential, commercial, and agricultural land valuation models and to develop standards for field inspections pertaining to the classification and influences of land types, defends land values and models during appeal hearings, coordinates appraiser assignments with the appraisal manager, and leads assigned crews. This position also assists the appraisal manager with developing and implementing training programs. This is a full time classified position. Salary is $31.63/hr. + benefits. A detailed position description and instructions for applying on-line can be found at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ kenaiak/ default.cfm. Job closing: 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2014.

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Garage Sales MOVING SALE Household, garage, sports, furniture, electronics, chest freezer, free items. Irish Hills, Sterling Hwy. milepost 103.5 Friday/ Saturday 10am- 6pm.

Garage Sales HUGE MULTIFAMILY Friday/Saturday, 10am- 4pm 7500W Battery- Start Generator; 6500W Generator Large Old Trunk; Microwaves; File Cabinet; Raft; Wooden Deck Chairs; Hunting- FishingCamping Coolers; Household, Old Lionel Train Set LOTS MORE !! 38305 Riverwood Dr. Ciechanski Follow Signs.

Retail/Commercial Space PRIME KENAI RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE 1,832SqFt to 20,000SqFt. Rates start @ $.50SqFt. Call Carr Gottstein Properties, (907)564-2424 or visit www.carrgottstein.com

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Duties: Education, support, advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Requirements: Understanding of DV/SA and victim issues, excellent communication skills, knowledge of available community resources, ability to work with diverse population, model non-violent discipline techniques, ability to function both independently and on a team, calm in crisis. Shift work, hours vary. High school diploma or equivalent required, degree in related field preferred. Full-time position, including benefits. Resume and cover letter to Executive Director, The LeeShore Center, 325 S. Spruce St., Kenai, AK 99611 by 5pm May 20, 2014. EOE

Employment Agriculture Computing & Engineering Construction & Trades Domestics, Childcare, Aides Drivers/Transportation Education Finance & Accounting General Employment Healthcare Hospitality & Food Service Manufacturing & Production Oil & Refinery Office & Clerical Personal Care/Beauty Professional/ Management Real Estate, Leasing, Mortgage Retail Sales & Marketing Schools/Training Tourism Work Wanted

General Employment CAREGIVER NEEDED For assisted living home. Call between 9am-9pm (907)262-5090.

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New Carpet, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, Bonus room, 5-Star Energy, Stainless Steel appliances, washer/dryer stays with full-price offer, K-Beach between Kenai & Soldotna, Vaulted ceiling. Must See. (907)252-7733 $155,000.

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For more information and to apply for this position go to KPC's employment page at www.kpc.alaska.edu

LARGE MOVING SALE 40 Years accumulation Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, NO EARLY BIRDS! Collectibles, Art, Fabric, woodstove, appliances, yard equipment, ladies plus size, Murwood to Dana Bayes to 48280 Miracle CASH ONLY!!

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the acquisition of goods and services up to $10,000 for KPC, including both Soldotna and Homer campuses as well as the Anchorage Extension Site and Resurrection Bay Extension Site. This position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and requires the ability to efficiently respond to changing work needs and multiple priorities. Outstanding Communication Skills are a must, since this position interacts frequently with students, faculty, staff and vendors.

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Kenai Peninsula College is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill this fulltime, 12 month per year staff position. Starting wage is $18.05 per hour with benefits and tuition waivers. The position begins May 2014.

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3-Bedroom 2-bath 2-car garage. Beautiful cedar sided home in very quite paved neighborhood on a corner lot with 1.37 acres. All one floor with no steps! All doors are extra wide. Paved driveway and parking area. Excellently maintained. Ideal open floor plan with open kitchen. In floor heat throughout. Vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace. Large master bedroom with walk in closet and sliding glass door leading to the back deck with lots of privacy (perfect for a hot tub). Each room has its own thermostat and this house is very energy efficient. Well maintained large front and back lawn with lilac trees and rose bushes. Top of the line water filtration system that has eliminated all iron! Garage is 601Sq.Ft. Asking $269,000. (907)283-5747

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KITCHEN HELP No Experience Necessary, Apply in person, before 10AM only. Charlotte’s Restaurant, Kenai.

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WANTED FLOORING INSTALLERS License/ Bonded & Insured. Call Cole (907)262-2137 Two story home has 2,576sqft. living area, 728sqft. garage; 4-bedrooms, 5-bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, radiant floor heat (both floors) & a two story fireplace/woodstove area that is the centerpiece of living/dining room. Large living room windows, southern exposure, high efficiency gas furnace keeps the heating bills down. Five star energy rating. Underground utilities, well with excellent water quality & flow. Finishing touches to be selected are flooring, cabinets, appliances, countertops, stairway hardwoods & bathroom tile/sinks/baths/toilets. Can be sold As Is, or can be finished to owners specifications for additional costs. Six miles from Soldotna, towards Sterling, on Forest Lane. Quiet subdivision with covenants. $126 per sqft. for living area, $76 per sqft. for garage. AS IS price $380,000. (907)262-1609

WANTED Refrigeration Tech. Experience but will train. Contact Chris (907)283-8176

Hospitality & Food Service Dishwasher $10./hr with experience. Apply in person The Duck Inn

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Land 48705 Wendy Lane Soldotna, off K-Beach. Tax #13132002 1.25 Ac with well & 2 septics, large open carport, well house, & parking pad for mobile home. Electric & Gas. $35,000. (907)398-6968

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Apartments, Unfurnished CLEAN KENAI 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. fireplace, washer/dryer, dishwasher, basement. Near schools. $775. includes heat, cable. No pets. (907)262-2522. EXCELLENT OCEAN VIEW! Bay Arm Apartments, Kenai. Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartment, utilities included. $25. nonrefundable application fee. No pets. (907)283-4405. KENAI 2-BEDROOM Washer/dryer. No pets. $780. Plus tax/ deposit $810. (907)567-3386. REDOUBT VIEW Soldotna’s best value! Quiet, freshly painted, close to schools. 1-Bedroom from $625. 2-Bedroom from $725. 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, from $825. No pets. (907)262-4359.

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Homes 1-BEDROOM Nikiski. $700./ first, last, $200 cleaning, references. (907)776-8970. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE Furnished, Seasonal. Close to great fishing, able to walk to river. 4370 Eagle Rock Drive, Kenai Spur. (907)469-0665 WHY RENT ????? Why rent when you can own, many low down & zero down payment programs available. Let me help you achieve the dream of home ownership. Call Now !!! Ken Scott, #AK203469. (907)395-4527 or cellular, (907)690-0220. Alaska USA Mortgage Company, #AK157293.

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Appliances FREEZER FOR SALE Chest 7.1 cu new 2012 $100. call (907)335-9993

Firewood FIREWOOD Cord $200. split/ delivery. $180. You Pick up. (907)395-7108

Miscellaneous MERCURY 270 Air Deck Rubber Boat Inflated one time, never in water, with electric & hand pump. 8' 9" long, max. load 1200#, max. engine power 10 hp. $1,500 (907)235-3754 or (907)435-7072

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Sport Utilities, 4X4 Ford F150 FX. Black & Blue 4x4, V8 New Rear Breaks, AC/ Power Windows & Doors, New Stereo with Hands Free Blue Tooth, Alarm, Remote Start, Bed Cover, Running Boards, Custom Grill $11,500 OBO. (907)398-1255

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50th Year F150 Anniversary truck Clean white F150 long bed, with bed liner. Automatic with power. 20mpg to Anchorage. 4 x 4 works great. Showing light wear, tires fair. About 204,000 on synthetic oil, no oil burning. Tow hooks, block heater. Starts and runs good in cold weather. New aluminum tool box, tow hitch. Small powerful 4.6 Triton V-8. Call Rick, 907-394-8858. $5,500. Will consider small part trade?

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA AT KENAI In the Matter of the Estate of EDNA MARGARET JONES Deceased.

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Case No. 3KN-14-45 PR/E NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative of the estate at 507 S. Willow Street, Apt 1, Kenai, Alaska 99611.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Project Name: Automated Flight Service Station Phase 2 - Restroom Improvements Pre Bid Meeting Date: Tuesday May 13 2PM @ City Hall Last Day for Questions: Friday May 16 2PM Bid Due Date: No later than Tuesday May 27 2PM @ City Hall Scope of Work: Renovate restrooms and sidewalks to meet ADA requirements. Bidders should contact the Public Works Department at (907) 283-8236 to be placed on the plans holders list. Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project name to the Public Works Department at the address above. Bid documents can be obtained on City of Kenai website at www.ci.kenai.ak.us or at City Hall for a non-refundable fee for each set of documents. This contract may be subject to the provisions of the State of Alaska Title 36 Wage and Hour Administration Pamphlet Statutes and Regulations and may require 100% performance and payment bonds. PUBLISHED: 5/8, 12, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE The Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board will meet Thursday May 8th, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gilman River Center located at 514 Funny River Road, Soldotna. Agenda topics will include Committee and Agency reports and Director Ben Ellis will give a report on the past Legislative session. Public comment is welcome. For more information, contact Pam Russell 714-2471.

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Hilcorp Alaska LLC, Ninilchik Unit, Expansion of the Paxton Pad and Gas Development Activities The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Oil and Gas (DO&G), has received a unit plan of operations application from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) to conduct an appraisal/production well drilling program at the Paxton Pad within the Ninilchik Unit (NU), Cook Inlet Alaska. Hilcorp proposes to expand the Paxton Pad approximately 1.25 acres, and if appraisal wells are successful, subgrade flowlines, along with electrical and instrumentation lines, will be installed between the new production wells and production facility. This project is scheduled to commence June 1, 2014. The portion of the proposed project DO&G is public noticing is within the NU located at mile-post 131 on the Sterling Highway in Cook Inlet, Alaska. DO&G is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment under 38.05.035. Applicant: Hilcorp Alaska, LLC 3800 Centerpoint Dr, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Contact: Kelley Nixon, 907-777-8560 Project ID: LO/CI 04-007 Pad Expansion and Drilling at Paxton Pad Project Location: Seward Meridian, Section 13; Township 1S, Range 14W Project Description: Hilcorp plans to drill up to three gas wells and expand the Paxton Pad to provide the necessary space to accommodate the drill rig for drilling these wells while allowing for uninterrupted facility operations in the Ninilchik Unit, Cook Inlet, Alaska. Additional program details are outlined in the Plan of Operations. The application package is available for review at the Division of Oil and Gas, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or online at http://www.dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Permitting/ Permitting.htm#permittingnotices. Please send comments to DO&G by e-mail to dog.permitting@alaska.gov, or by regular mail to the DO&G address above. All comments must be in writing. A copy of the final decision will be sent to any person who provides written comments. An eligible person affected by this decision may appeal or request the commissioner's reconsideration in accordance with (11 AAC 02). All comments must be received by the Comment Deadline: 4:30 pm, Alaska Standard Time, May 30, 2014. The ADNR complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate may contact the number TTY 907-269-8411 or address above. 14G-10-085 PUBLISHED: 5/8, 2014 1712/648

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Public Notices AGENDA Kenai Peninsula Borough Road Service Area Board May 13, 2014 Assembly Chambers, Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669 ITEM A: Call to Order Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. ITEM B: Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum ITEM C: Approval of Agenda ITEM D: Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2014 Road Service Area (RSA) Board Meeting ITEM E. Correspondence ITEM F: Public Comments and Presentation for items not on the agenda (limit 5 minutes per person): ITEM G: Public Hearings: G.1. Action Items: 1. Voznesenka Loop Exception Request to Road Construction Standards 2. Recommend Assembly Amend KPB 14.06.240 Road Maintenance Decertification Procedures G.2. Resolutions: 1. RSA Resolution 2014-05 Recommending Wrangell Drive and McKinley Avenue Paving #N3WRA Be Included as a FY14 Capital Improvement Project ITEM H: Other: H.1 New Items: 1. RSA Board Meeting Procedures 2. Reschedule June 10, 2014 meeting to June 24, 2014 H.2 Board Requests: A. Discuss a Paved Road Maintenance Policy ITEM I: RSA Director Report: 1. RSA Equipment: Condition, Service and Usage 2. Financial Report 3. Right of Way Regulation 4. Capital Improvement Project Update ITEM J: Board & Staff Comments: ITEM K: Notice of Next Meeting: Tentatively June 10, 2014, at 7:00 P.M., Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers, 144 N. Binkley, Soldotna, AK 99669 ITEM L: Adjournment Invited to attend are all members of the public. If you would like to speak at the meeting, please call the Road Service Area office at 262-4427 (toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4427) or email abeeson@kpb.us. Web site: www.borough.kenai.ak.us/Roads PUBLISH: 5/8, 2014

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Sleeve tattoo could raise eyebrows at black tie event DEAR ABBY: I’m a young professional female with a military background. I’m well-educated and have a great job. However, I am also tattooed. The design is a tasteful full sleeve, with some work on my chest and other arm. I will be attending a black tie affair for my boyfriend’s company and am wondering what attire would be appropriate for such an event. I’m not ashamed of my art, and I have no issue with baring my arms, but would this be acceptable in this circumstance? — FOREVER COVERED DEAR FOREVER COVERED: I’m glad you asked, because it depends upon what kind of company your boyfriend works for. If it’s creative, then to display your body art would not be shocking. However, if the company culture is conservative, it might attract unwelcome attention, and I don’t recommend it.

band. They have been separated for 12 years, but circumstances have brought them back into the same residence. I don’t have an issue with their “roommate” situation. I have been to their home, have stayed the night and I’m OK with their arrangement. What I DO take issue with is him introducing himself as her husband. Since I heard him do that, Abigail Van Buren I have been in an uncomfortable state. Am I wrong for feeling this way, or is she wrong for allowing it to happen? — SEETHING IN SACRAMENTO DEAR SEETHING: Whether this couple has been separated for 12 years or not, they are still leDEAR ABBY: I have been intimately involved gally married. He IS her husband. You may be feelwith another woman. Our relationship has been great ing uncomfortable because you feel like you may be for the past eight months. There is an immense amount involved in a triangle, and from where I sit, it may of love and caring for each other. Although we have be true. been together, we do not currently live together. It’s time to have a frank conversation with your My problem is she’s still living with her ex-hus- partner to clarify exactly what your role is.

DEAR ABBY: I have been trying to plan my son and future daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner. The bride originally told me a local pizza place would be fine for the dinner. I insisted that I would like something “nicer,” and she said it was up to me. I have found a place within budget, but have just learned that the bridal shower is being catered by the same place. Is it acceptable for me to have the rehearsal at the same place? We live in a town with relatively limited options, and there are other important festivities going on that day that limit my options further. Holding the rehearsal dinner at my house would be too stressful. Would it be OK to have it at the same restaurant, but serve different food? — FUTURE MOTHER-IN-LAW DEAR FUTURE MOTHER-IN-LAW: Absolutely! And congratulations on the forthcoming happy event. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars A baby born today has a Sun in Taurus and a Moon in Virgo. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, May 8, 2014: This year your determination mixes with an insatiable curiosity. The combination could be very powerful in enabling you to succeed in nearly any matter you pursue. Ask yourself if there are any alternatives. If you are single, you’ll develop a new way of looking at people and assessing them as potential sweeties. Don’t forget about passion! If you are attached, enlist your significant other in helping you with key ventures and ideas. This person will be very supportive of what you are doing because of your excellent communication. This period could begin quite soon. Schedule plenty of downtime together. VIRGO can be picky, critical and difficult! The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Efficiency becomes a theme for the next few days. Your focus on being resourceful remains a high priority every day. An emotionally laden conversation could add some stress, as it likely will be taken out of context. Tonight: Follow through on calls and some other practical matters. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHHYour imagination knows no limits, at least to those around you. Do not be surprised if someone wants to pick your brain about an important issue. Remember, you are only one person. Remain sensitive to a friend who appears flaky. Tonight: Enjoy the moment.

By Eugene Sheffer

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH The emphasis is on friends and on an important meeting. You might not see eye to eye with others. Gain a more complete perspective before making an important decision. A partner or loved one seems to have many opinions. Listen. Tonight: Whatever makes you happy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Responding to all the calls and questions that head your way will take diligence and endurance. You recently might have realized that that kind of follow-through is imperative in maintaining your professional and personal well-being. Tonight: Continue the process. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHHYou have a unique ability to discipline yourself and not overreact. Some people might take that behavior as a lack of interest, even though that is not the case. You often detach from extremely volatile situations. Tonight: Listen to your intuition. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Someone you care about might be seeking some answers and wanting feedback. You could be out of sorts. Make a point to listen to a loved one who needs your time. Your ability to respond and be diplomatic will be tested. Tonight: Out for dinner. You choose where. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Others might want to assume more control. Let this happen, and don’t worry so much about how others handle their responsibilities. This detachment will empower the interactions between you. Tonight: Sort through all the suggestions, then choose the best one.

Labeled For Theft Dear Heloise: I read your column where you answered a letter on how to pack for an out-of-state move. There’s one thing I need to add to your advice about marking the boxes with their contents. I have had an unpleasant experience from doing that very thing: stolen boxes due to that mistake. One box was labeled as “Breakable, handle with care, antique perfume bottles.” This box was stolen and held my collection of 30-plus years! I learned from this experience, and in doing so, I came up with this checklist. As you pack a box, write the items in a binder, one to two pages per box, and number that page, along with the corresponding number on the box. Also, take a picture of the box halfway through packing, and again when finished. This system will help as well if and when you need to give information to insurance companies. — Cathy R. in California Good advice! You want to label the boxes, but not be so descriptive that thieves know the exact contents of each box — especially which box contains the expensive stuff! — Heloise Flip-top cans Dear Heloise: I keep a screwdriver in my kitchen. I use it for many things, but the main one is to help me open the flip-top lids that come on cans of soup, vegetables, etc. Some of them are so hard, and the screwdriver gives me the extra leverage I need. — A Reader in Alaska

SUDOKU

By Tom Wilson

8 6 7 2 4 5 1 3 9

9 1 2 6 8 3 5 7 4

4 3 5 7 9 1 8 6 2

3 7 4 5 2 6 9 8 1

2 8 9 3 1 4 6 5 7

6 5 1 9 7 8 4 2 3

5 9 3 4 6 7 2 1 8

7 2 8 1 5 9 3 4 6

Difficulty Level

1 4 6 8 3 2 7 9 5

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Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Conceptis Sudoku increases from Monday to Friday.

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