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MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 Soldotna-Kenai, Alaska

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By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

In the news TSA reminds tourists: No ulus on flights

FAIRBANKS — The summer tourist season is about to arrive in Alaska, and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration is reminding passengers that a popular Eskimo-style, halfmoon-shaped knife isn’t allowed in carry-on bags. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that visitors to the state often forget that the knife, known as ulu, is banned like all other knives. The TSA has gone so far as to create special placards for the Fairbanks International Airport, displaying a picture of an ulu with a line through it. Fairbanks daily air traffic is expected to jump from about 1,000 to 1,500 people in the next few weeks. Although it’s early in the season, the local TSA collection already has four ulus, all new in their original packaging. — The Associated Press

Inside ‘We announce to the world that the country can’t be a breeding ground or an incubator for terrorism.’ ... See page A-7

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Clamoring for razors

Ted Nichols, 12, and his father, John Nichols, of Chugiak, dig for clams at Whiskey Gulch on Saturday in Anchor Point. The two were targetting razor clams.

JUNEAU — A borough that sued the state over public school funding says municipalities are “coerced” into contributing to local districts, but Alaska compares it to other programs requiring local matches for state dollars. Arguments are scheduled for June 2. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough sued in January, arguing a required local contribution for schools is unconstitutional. The borough claims the mandated payment constitutes a dedicated tax or dedicated fund and that it violates the Legislature’s appropriation powers. It also says municipalities are under threat of otherwise receivSee SUIT, page A-5

Beaver Loop residents pack road meeting By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

Kenai resident Tom Potton would like to see safer conditions on Beaver Loop Road for his children’s sake. The 3.75-mile stretch of road that connects the Kenai Spur Highway to Bridge Access Road does not have a shoulder or bike lane, despite many bikers using the road as a connecting route during the summer, he said. “My biggest concern is how to keep my kids safe and provide a bike path to connect the loop,” he said. Potton was one of more than 50 residents from Beaver Loop Road that packed the Kenai council chambers for an open house Thursday to provide

feedback on the Beaver Loop Road Improvement and Pathway Project. Representatives from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities along with consultants from Kinney Engineering shared their design plans, answered questions and received feedback from residents. The proposed improvements include a widening of the road’s shoulders, raising the roadway surface, constructing a pathway off the road, replacing culverts and reconstructing ditches, according to a DOT&PF document. The current right of way is 100 feet with two 12-foot lanes with a deteriorating surface and no shoulders or pathway. John Pekar, project engineer with Kinney Engineering,

shared the scope of the plan and highlighted some of the challenges of the project. More than 100 properties use Beaver Loop Road, and, with nine connecting roads, multiple driveways, culverts and utilities would need to be moved for the pathway to be constructed. As a result, many property owners could lose some frontage, based on what compromises are made, Pekar said. “It is important to bring in the local perspective to any project,” he said. “This roadway, the residents see it everyday and know about the drainage issues.” Pekar, along with Tom Schmid, DOT&PF project manager, suggested design See ROAD, page A-5

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An all-terrain vehicle trail and utility boxes line the side of Beaver Loop Road near the Dolchok Lane intersection. The road that connects Bridge Access Road and the Kenai Spur Highway is slated for improvements. A pedestrian pathway is also in the construction plans. Local residents shared feedback at a open house on Thursday for the project, which is in the preliminary design process.

Village of Kake pins hopes on oyster farming By MARY CATHARINE MARTIN Capital City Weekly

KAKE — Timber, construction and commercial fisheries are down, the cannery closed decades ago, and the salmon hatchery here is closing next month. The Organized Village of Kake, the Hoonah Indian Association and organizers across Southeast have another hope: oyster farming.

Oysters aren’t native to Southeast Alaska, and oyster farming isn’t new here, but Alaskan oysters have advantages over those grown in warmer climes, oyster bars are ever popular, and teamwork, say farms’ proponents, can help make it a lucrative effort. Other kinds of shellfish farming provide even more opportunities. The Southeast Soil and Conservation District, a recently

created entity that aims to become a clearinghouse for information and opportunities across Southeast Alaska, hosted a workshop on shellfish farming in Kake at the beginning of this month. Along with the Soil and Water District, representatives from the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, the Organized Village of Kake, the Hoonah Indian Association and

the Alaska Department of Fish and Game attended the workshop. Haa Aaní, Sealaska’s rural economic development limited liability company and the creator of OysterFest, is an important backer of the cause. “We all have the same challenges and opportunities,” said soil and water district manager James Marcus. “Working together, we’ll save wasted time and energy.”

Alaskan opportunities and efforts “Frankly, we’re not the first ones to do this,” Ray LaRonde, a long-time mariculture researcher with the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, said in Kake. “Your ancestors did it thousands of years ago.” Forty-nine farms already See KAKE, page A-10

Statue defaced, to be replaced By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

Damage to the vandalized Les Anderson statue is so extensive it will need to be replaced. Soldotna Chamber of Commerce executive director Michelle Glaves originally believed the life-size wooden carving would need a fresh fish figure at the most. The statue’s carver Scott Hansen said large chunks have Photo courtesy Michelle Glaves been cut from the base and the The fish was found ripped from the hands of Les An- shoulders and fish have partialderson and placed on a bench 30 feet from the stat- ly rotted. It makes more sense ue on May 9 at the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. to make a new one, he said. C

Glaves said an employee passing by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce May 10 originally noticed the destruction. The fish had been ripped from the grasp of Les Anderson, taking with it the long thin strips of metal bolting it to the statue. It was found resting 30 feet away on a bench, Glaves said. Deep gashes were chopped from the large circular foundation of the statue with an axe. The figure is attached to cement, and someone tried to hack the entire figure from the it, she said. At first there was some con-

fusion because Hansen was scheduled to do maintenance repairs and restorations later that week. Hansen picked up the pieces the next day and hauled them to his shop. The statue originally cost the city a little less than $4,000, Glaves said. She said it was also notable because it was damaged one week from the 29th anniversary of when Les Anderson originally caught the record breaking 97-pound-4ounce salmon, which is on display in the Soldotna Chamber See STATUE, page A-5

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SpaceX Dragon returns to Earth from space station By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The commercial cargo ship Dragon returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Sunday, bringing back nearly 2 tons of science experiments and old equipment for NASA. SpaceX’s Dragon splashed into the Pacific, just five hours after leaving the orbiting lab. “Welcome home, Dragon!” the California-based company said via Twitter. After a one-month visit, the SpaceX cargo ship was set loose Sunday morning. Astronaut Steven Swanson, the station commander, released it using the big robot arm as the craft zoomed more than 260 miles above the

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South Pacific. “Very nice to have a vehicle that can take your science, equipment and maybe someday even humans back to Earth,” Swanson told Mission Control. The SpaceX Dragon is the only supply ship capable of returning items to Earth. The others burn up on re-entry. This was the fourth Dragon to bring back space station goods, with 3,500 pounds aboard; it came down off Mexico’s Baja California coast. NASA is paying SpaceX and Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corp. to make station deliveries. Orbital is next up, next month. Russia, Europe and Japan also make occasional shipments. SpaceX also is competing for the right to ferry station

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This photo provided by SpaceX shows SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft splashing down after it successfully completed the CRS 3 mission for NASA, landing safely, Sunday in the Pacific Ocean with 3,500 pounds of ISS cargo.

astronauts, perhaps as early as space station on April 18 with 2017. a full load and arrived at the The Dragon rocketed to the orbiting lab two days later.

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Peninsula Clarion, Monday, May 19, 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. 10 a.m. • Narcotics Anonymous PJ Meeting, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. 5 p.m. • TOPS group 182 meets at the Sterling Senior Center. Call 260-7606. 6 p.m. • Kenai Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at the Kenai Senior Center. Call 252-9330 or 283-7609. 7 p.m. • Women’s Barbershop sings at the Soldotna Church of God on the corner of Redoubt and Binkley. For more information, call 335-6789 or 262-4504. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “Middle of the Road” at United Methodist Church, 15811 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “Dopeless Hope Fiends,” 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • Alcoholics Anonymous “Into Action” group, VFW basement Birch Street, Soldotna, 907-262-0995. 8 p.m. • Al-Anon Support Group at Central Peninsula Hospital in the Augustine Room, Soldotna. Call 252-0558. The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings of local organizations.To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a contact phone number to news@peninsulaclarion.com.

Anthropologist who identified mass graves dies OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Clyde Snow, a forensic anthropologist who worked on cases ranging from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to mass graves in Argentina, has died. He was 86. Snow’s wife, Jerry Snow, told The Associated Press her husband died Friday morning at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma. Jerry Snow said her husband had lung cancer and emphysema. Among Snow’s subjects were Nazi fugitive Josef Mengele, victims of the Oklahoma City bombing and victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy. He also examined mass grave sites in countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Croatia, and often helped build criminal cases against government leaders who carried out the killings. “Bones don’t forget,” Snow once told the AP. “They’re there and they have a story to tell.”

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dotna). Online registration is available through May 23 at www. tsalteshi.org. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for students, with a $5 discount for Tsalteshi Trails Association members (use code TTAMEMBER). Race day registration will be available at 10 a.m. AmvVets to hold monthly meeting at the trailhead, for an additional $5. Bib pickup is at the trailhead AmVets Post 4, the AmVets Auxiliary and the AmVets Sons beginning at 10 a.m. will hold their monthly meeting this Tuesday, May 20 beginning at 7 p.m. The election and installation of officers will be the primary topic so all members are asked to attend to cast their vote. AM- Support group for parents of children with VETS Post 4 is located in the Red Diamond Center on K-Beach. special needs plans picnic For information please call 262-3542. A fun picnic for the whole family is being planned by the Parents Support Group of Special Needs Children on Tuesday, May Judo club to put on self-defense class 20 at 6:30 p.m. behind Redoubt Elementary School at the picnic The Sterling Judo Club will be conducting a self-defense class area. Bring enough hotdogs and buns to feed your family (there for women and girls on May 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sterling will be a berbecue grill there) and a large side dish — hot or cold Elementary School. The class is for females ages 8 and up. For — or a dessert. Everything else will be provided. Even if you have more information please contact Bob Brink at 907-242-9330 or never come to a regular monthly meeting, come and meet some great families. For more information call Peggy Larson at: 260visit the Sterling Judo Club on Facebook. 3621 or 394-6310, or emai peggysuelee@gmail.com.

Around the Peninsula

Learn about foster care, adoption A meeting to learn more about foster care and adoption on the Kenai Peninsula will be held May 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 145 Main Street Loop in Kenai. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children’s Services, offers monthly Resource Family Orientations to give interested individuals a brief overview of the state’s foster care and adoption programs and process. To learn more about how to make a difference in a child’s life and in your community, please attend. For more information call Tonja Whitney or Michelle Partridge at 907-283-3136.

Race to benefit Relay for Life

Caregiver Support to discuss blood pressure The next Caregiver Support meeting is Tuesday, May 20 from 1-3 p.m. at the Kenai Senior Center to discuss the topic, “Understanding Your Blood Pressure Condition.” Bring your home BP monitor for help using it correctly. Come share your experiences with other caregivers. For more information call Shelley at 907262-1280.

Swim lesson sign-ups Thursday at Nikiski pool

Nikiski Pool semi-private, tiny tots and comp swim lesson signRelay for Life of the Central Peninsula will hold a fundrais- ups start Thursday May 1. Group Swim lessons sign-ups for Sets er 5-kilometer fun run/walk at 11 a.m. May 24 at the Wolverine 1-3 start May 24, 9-11 a.m., at the Nikiski Pool. Please call 776Trailhead of Tsalteshi Trails (off Kalifornsky Beach Road in Sol- 8800 for more information.

‘Godzilla’ opens with smashing $93.2 million By JESSICA HERNDON AP Film Writer

LOS ANGELES — “Godzilla” has smashed its way to the top of the box office. The 3-D monster movie from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures had the second-largest debut of the year this weekend with $93.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Godzilla” trails DisneyMarvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” which opened with $95 million in April, and sits just above “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” which debuted with $91.6 million this month. Paying homage to the 60-year-old franchise in tone and spectacle, the latest iteration continues the legend of 1954 Japanese original — Ishiro Honda’s “Gojira.” Reviews of the film were positive — it earned a “fresh” rating from review aggregator RottenTomatoes.com, with 72 percent of film critics responding positively. Legendary Pictures President Jon Jashni said the film did better than expected partly because it was “starting to get sampled even by those who didn’t think it would necessarily be for them. They didn’t have nostalgic feelings for it.”

He said friends or family members likely recommended the movie to those viewers. Jashni added that the success of “Godzilla” is “validating” after last year’s “Pacific Rim” and “Jack the Giant Slayer” performed below expectations for the Warner-Legendary team. The film, directed by Gareth Edwards, also helped eliminate the bad memory of another of the franchise’s remakes, Roland Emmerich’s “Godzilla,” released in 1998 and starring Matthew Broderick. Backed by Sony, the film opened with $44 million. Two other reboots — “Godzilla 1985” and “Godzilla 2000” — also flopped. May is prime real estate for studios looking to launch or advance franchises. The top two opening weekends of all time in North America occurred in May — “The Avengers” opened with $207.4 million in 2012 and “Iron Man 3” debuted with $174.1 million in 2013. “Godzilla,” starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen, marks the largest May opening ever for Warner. It’s also the year’s biggest opening for Imax globally. It generated $103 million and

Top 10 box office sales Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released on Monday. 1. “Godzilla,” $93.2 million ($103 million international). 2. “Neighbors,” $26 million ($13.5 million international). 3. “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” $17 million ($32 million international). 4. “Million Dollar Arm,” $11 million. 5. “The Other Woman,” $6.3 million ($8.2 million international). 6. “Heaven Is for Real,” $4.4 million. 7. “Rio 2,” $4 million ($7.6 million international). 8. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” $3.8 million ($1.3 million international). 9. “Legend of Oz,” $2 million. 10. “Mom’s Night Out,” $1.9 million. 14.35 million admissions from 16,946 screens in 64 markets outside the U.S. and Canada. “Godzilla” knocked last weekend’s No. 1 hit, Universal Pictures “Neighbors,” down to No. 2 in its second weekend. The raunchy Seth Rogen and Zac Efron-led comedy earned $26 million, bringing its domestic total to $91.5 million. Rounding out the top three was “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” with $17 million. So far it’s earned a total of $172 million domestically. Also opening this weekend was Disney’s feel-good sports drama “Million Dollar Arm,” starring Jon Hamm, which landed at No. 4 with $11 million. “The summer is about having a diverse lineup, and this

film will have legs,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box-office tracker Rentrak. “If superheroes and monsters aren’t your pleasure, you can go see a more character-driven sports movie.” In its fourth weekend, Fox’s femme-fueled comedy “The Other Woman,” starring Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton, gained $6.3 million, bringing its domestic total to $72 million.

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A look back at the ‘education session’ Tuesday afternoon in Wasilla, Gov.

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Sean Parnell signed House Bill 278, the Education Opportunity Act, into law. The omnibus school bill passed the Legislature in the days after the scheduled end of session this year, born of a down-the-middle compromise between those who wanted more funds put into the Base Student Allocation formula that determines the per-pupil dollar amount districts receive and those who wanted the money inserted as a one-time boost. Those pushing for more formula funding pointed to the fact that the BSA hadn’t received a bump since the 2011 fiscal year, leaving districts squeezed by increasing costs for things like heating fuel. Although the Legislature, as guided by Gov. Parnell’s budget, provided one-time funding outside the formula, each year district representatives trekked to Juneau to make their case, knowing full well that without a sizable one-time shot in the arm, they would be faced with massive budget and staff cuts that would necessitate their worst-case scenario — big increases in the student-to-teacher ratio. Those wanting an increase to the formula got half of what they wanted — a $150 million boost that goes part of the way toward addressing increased fixed costs and inflation. Those who wanted the BSA to remain the same for the fifth straight year argued a case from the perspective of raw numbers: Formula funding is permanent, so money that is added has impacts for every year afterward. Many of those arguing against increased formula funding have other concerns about the state’s education system, from its focus on public schools instead of charter alternatives to the growth of administration instead of funding flowing more directly into the classroom. It’s understandable that legislators have qualms about giving increased funds to a system that’s structured in a way they don’t favor. But the flip side is that withholding education money, especially in the absence of workable alternatives, guarantees that classroom outcomes will suffer. The notion of obtaining increased control of the education budget through one-time funding shots is problematic for a few reasons. For one, it guarantees that each year will see a “Groundhog Day” scenario in which district officials and area legislators will waste time in a too-brief session by rehashing the same arguments for more state dollars, each year making piecemeal contributions via targeted increases as the formula becomes less and less relevant to the goal of providing full funding for schools. And if the goal is to ensure more money makes it to the classroom, restricting funds to a specific purpose can be counterproductive. For instance, a recent targeted allocation of one-time security money meant schools could do things like install more closed-circuit cameras (requiring more of district information technology staff) or hire security guards (increasing staff costs in positions outside the classroom). Overall, the compromise approach might have been the best realistic result one could expect out of Juneau this year. Perspectives on the best direction for the state to take toward education funding are too varied for consensus on a comprehensive plan, especially given a 90-day session that’s too short to deal with complex issues like oil taxes and education. One display of the vast philosophical differences legislators have on education came this year with Sen. John Coghill’s failed measure to amend the Alaska Constitution to allow state funding of religious schools. The measure’s passage would have divided the focus of districts already grappling with new assessment systems for schools and teachers, to say nothing of concerns about violating the separation of church and state. Legislators did make at least some progress this year, recognizing that school outcomes won’t improve simply by maintaining the status quo. But it’s hard to cheer a result that ensures everyone will be right back in almost the same position in January 2015. So as for that grade? Let’s call it an incomplete. — Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, May 14

Rove is correct to ask

It was inevitable that attacks on Hillary Clinton would be deemed sexist. We now know that they will be called ageist, too. A report in the New York Post’s Page Six that Karl Rove told a conference last week that Hillary Clinton might be braindamaged after a 30-day hospital stay during her illness at the end of 2012 caused a volcanic eruption of denunciation aimed at the Republican strategist. Rove was accused, among other things, of dealing the age card from the bottom of the deck. Rove denies saying “brain damage,” and the Page Six report didn’t put quote marks around that phrase. He tells me he’s not sure whether he actually said she was in the hospital 30 days (it was three), but regardless, he meant to refer to the entirety of the 30-day episode when she was dealing with a virus, a fall and a subsequent concussion and blood clot between her brain and skull. If we take Rove’s interview on Fox News the day after the Page Six item as the best explanation of his view, his basic points are unassailable — the state of Clinton’s health will play into her decision whether or not to run, she will have to be completely open about the 2012 episode and all of this will be filtered through the fact that she will be 69 if elected and 77 if she serves two terms. The point about her health being a consideration in her decision-making is almost

a tautology. Most everyone assumes that if she feels up for it, she’s a go. And if not, she passes. Even if you take at face value everything we’ve heard about Clinton’s condition in December 2012, Rich Lowry it was frighteningly serious. The clot, according to The Washington Post, “can cause permanent brain damage, coma or death if not detected and treated in time.” News accounts say it was caught early, and Clinton is performing as ably as ever. But politicians have a long history of lying through their teeth about their health — see Woodrow Wilson, John F. Kennedy and Paul Tsongas, for example. So Clinton will have to provide a full accounting of the 2012 incident and her overall health. And as for her age, of course it will be an issue. The problem with being an old candidate in American presidential politics is that people use it against you. U.S. News & World Report had an item in April 2008 titled “Obama Campaign Plans to Hit at McCain’s Age.” The generational contrast between Obama and McCain didn’t have to be made explicitly; it was too self-evident to need much reinforcement, and Obama’s theme of hope

and change played into it. The Bill Clinton re-election campaign in 1996 feasted on contrasts between the new and old in its lopsided bout with the septuagenarian Bob Dole. The age issue was so upfront that Time magazine ran a cover asking “Is Dole Too Old for the Job?” and The New York Times ran a thumb-sucker wondering “Is Age-Bashing Any Way to Beat Bob Dole?” Of course, age is hardly dispositive. Ronald Reagan was the oldest president at age 70 in 1981 and embodied an invigorating optimism despite his years. But age was an issue for him in 1980 and 1984, and a particular threat in the 1980 nomination fight when the speculation, early on, was that he had a light campaign schedule because he couldn’t handle anything more rigorous. Hillary can potentially trump all this with openness about her medical records, and with an energetic and future-oriented campaign, should she run. Her supporters, in the meantime, hope to deflect any questions with cries of ageism and sexism. It will be a nice change of pace to move on from racism as the Democratic rejoinder of choice to other “-isms” neglected during the past eight years. But Rove is right: Hillary will have to deal with these questions. Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.

Tea party losing races but tugging GOP rightward By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Tuesday’s highprofile primary elections may extend a streak of sorts for tea party Republicans: losing individual races but winning the larger ideological war by tugging the GOP rightward. Several tea party-endorsed candidates are struggling in Tuesday’s Republican congressional primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and Idaho. In each state, however, the “establishment” Republican candidates have emphasized their conservative credentials, which narrows the party’s philosophical differences. Citing similar dynamics in other states, Democrats say the GOP candidates who are trying to give Republicans control of the Senate will prove too far right for centrist voters in November. Republicans need to gain six Senate seats to control the chamber. Holding Kentucky and Georgia against well-funded Democrats, both women, is crucial to their hopes. Six states hold primaries Tuesday. Georgia, Kentucky and Oregon have closely watched Republican contests for Senate. Pennsylvania and Arkansas have feisty gubernatorial primaries. In Idaho, tea party-backed lawyer Bryan Smith is trying to oust Republican Rep. Mike Simpson, who’s seeking a ninth House term. In Kentucky, tea partyers would love to knock off Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a 30-year senator they see as too accommodating to Democrats. But challenger Matt Bevin has struggled under a barrage of attacks from McConnell and his allies. McConnell, caught off guard by the tea party movement in 2010, has scrambled to win support from conservatives who dislike compromise. He quickly allied himself with Sen. Rand Paul, who defeated McConnell’s hand-picked candidate in the 2010 primary. And in February, McConnell voted against raising the debt ceiling, a neverpleasant vote that past party leaders often swallowed to avert a government default. In Georgia, the Republican primary to

AP News Extra succeed retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss drew a crowded field, including three U.S. House members. All are battling for the top two spots, with a July 22 runoff virtually certain. Polls suggest Reps. Paul Broun and Phil Gingrey, who espouse tea party principles, may have faded in recent weeks. Georgia’s former Secretary of State Karen Handel won endorsements from Sarah Palin and the Tea Party Express. Rep. Jack Kingston and businessman David Perdue have walked a careful line: showing more openness to establishment support while still catering to hard-core conservatives who dominate Republican primaries. When the U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Kingston, Broun called him “the king of pork.” That tag might have fit a few years ago. Kingston, a longtime Appropriations Committee member, has proudly steered millions of federal dollars to his district. But tea party-driven attacks on federal spending have sent Republicans scurrying to tighter-fisted ground. Kingston raised eyebrows in January when he voted against an appropriations bill after working hard to insert funding for Savannah’s port. In a sign of the narrowing differences between tea party activists and traditional Republican groups, Kingston was endorsed by Brent Bozell, an outspoken critic of Republican “moderation.” And the Chamber backed Kingston even though he has opposed two of its priorities: raising the debt ceiling, and overhauling U.S. immigration policies to allow legal status for millions of people living here illegally. “I don’t agree with folks in my family on every single issue, but I love them,” said Chamber of Commerce political director

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Rob Engstrom. In Oregon, Republicans hope to knock off first-term Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley in November. Seeking the GOP nomination Tuesday are pediatric neurosurgeon Monica Wehby and state Rep. Jason Conger. Arkansas’ primary holds drama for several state offices, but the U.S. Senate showdown will come this fall. Two-term Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor and first-term GOP Rep. Tom Cotton will claim their parties’ nominations Tuesday. Cotton cleared the Republican field partly by steering solidly right on key issues. He differed with his fellow Arkansas Republicans, for instance, by voting against a major farm bill, which conservatives found too costly. Some conservatives and liberals alike reject the notion that the Republican establishment is taming the tea party movement this spring. They point to Thom Tillis, who won the Senate nomination in North Carolina by defeating leaders of the tea party and the Christian Right. Democrats say Tillis, speaker of the North Carolina House, is no moderate. He led the way for cuts in taxes, education spending and unemployment benefits. He boasts of rejecting federal funds to expand Medicaid. “He is as in synch with the tea party as they can get,” said state Democratic spokesman Ben Ray. Conservative activists say much the same thing, albeit with pride. Matt Kibbe, who has feuded with McConnell as political chief of FreedomWorks, said the self-described liberty movement is winning the larger battles within the GOP. “We’ve already changed the narrative, and the Republican Party is running on the principle of limited government,” Kibbe said. “Now we have to figure out what to do with a seat at the table.”

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Police reports Alaska State Troopers n On May 4 at 10:23 p.m., the Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsula Team conducted a traffic stop on a 2012 GMC Acadia SUV for a moving violation near Mile 63 of the Seward Highway. A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Thomas A. Galloway, 24, of Kenai. Galloway is on Department Of Corrections search conditions for alcohol possession and consumption. Probations was contacted and requested a search of the vehicle. Open containers were located in the vehicle, and Galloway was found to have been consuming alcohol. Galloway was arrested for being outside of his travel limitations without a travel pass and for consuming alcoholic beverages. Galloway was taken to the Anchorage Jail. n On May 5, troopers responded to an assault near Homer and contacted Veniamin Basargin, 36, of Homer. Investigation revealed that a domestic violence assault had occurred. Basargin was arrested and taken to the Homer Jail without bail on the charge of fourth-degree assault. n On May 10 at 9:13 p.m., troopers were patrolling on Heath Street in Homer when they observed a Cadillac in front of them with the front passenger not wearing his seat belt. Troopers stopped the vehicle and contacted and identified the driver as James Avery, 19, of Homer. The passenger, who was not wearing the seat belt was identified as Izahia Henry, 20, of Homer. Investigation revealed that Avery driving in violation of an instructional permit and that Avery and Henry were in position of a controlled substance. Both were issued

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changes like a reduction to the road shoulder from 4 feet to 2 feet, or a pathway reduction of 10 feet to 8 feet could be made to limit how much right of way space is needed for the project. With the project still in the preliminary design and environmental review, Pekar encouraged everyone in attendance to submit written comments so the engineers can take everyone’s concern into consideration before plans are finalized next year. While public involvement is encouraged all the way up to construction in 2018, to ensure all possible factors are considered, written comments need to be turned in this summer by June 13. The cost of the project, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is estimated to cost $14 to $17 million, Pekar said. Currently, DOT will oversee the development and construction of Beaver Loop Road, with work slated to begin in the summer of 2017. When the road is substantially completed, the City of Kenai will assume ownership and maintenance, based on a memorandum of understanding between the city and state. Kenai City Manager Rick

summons, Avery for driving in violation of an instructional permit and sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, and Henry for sixthdegree misconduct involving a controlled substance. n On May 11 at 2:23 p.m., troopers were patrolling near the Star Wash on Ocean Drive in Homer, when they observed a white pickup westbound with mud on the window obstructing the driver’s vision. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as Clarence Hock, 22, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that Hock’s license was suspended. He was arrested and taken to the Homer Jail for driving while license suspended. n On May 12 at 1:14 a.m., the Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsula Team, located a vehicle in the ditch and contacted the driver, who was identified as Steven R. Silba, Jr., 47, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that he was driving under the influence. He was arrested for driving under the influence and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility, where he was held without bail, due to this being his second DUI offense within the last 10 years. n On May 12 at 8:16 a.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported vehicle rollover near Mile 9 of East End Road in Homer. Investigation revealed that a 17-year-old female, of Homer, was driving a 1999 Hyundai Accent westbound, when she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle exited the road and rolled. The 17-year-old was not wearing a seat belt but was uninjured. She was issued a citation for failure to wear a seat belt. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $4,000. n On May 12 at about 8:00 p.m., troopers contacted Alex Oder, 18, of Soldotna, during a traffic stop. He was subsequently arrested on an outstanding $250 misdemeanor arrest warrant for failure to appear for failure to

maintain liability insurance and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial on $250 bail. n On May 13 at 8:07 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report that a body was located floating in a lake near Tyonek. Troopers responded to Tyonek to recover the remains. The body will be taken to the State Medical Examiner’s office for autopsy and positive identification. The remains are believed to be those of Eugene Bismark, 45, of Tyonek. Bismark was reported missing to troopers on Oct. 25. Cause of death is undetermined at this time, though nothing suspicious was observed. n On May 13 at 12:27 p.m., a 17-year-old male reported an unknown individual had shot him with a blow gun while he was walking in Ninilchik. The male had a very minor injury to his hand. Investigation continues. n On May 13 at about 11:00 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers Dispatch was advised of a female passed out on the bike path by Even Lane in Soldotna. Trooper investigation revealed that Laura Stansbury, 50, of Soldotna, was intoxicated. Stansbury was also found to be in possession of marijuana. She was arrested sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on $250 bail. n On May 14 at 1:15 a.m., an Alaska State Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a red Dodge Dakota for no front license plate on Swanson River Road in Sterling. The trooper contacted the driver, a 33-yearold male from Washington, and passenger Angela Wolfe, 37, of Sterling. Wolfe was found to be on probation for third-degree assault with conditions to not possess or consume alcohol. Wolfe was found to be in possession of multiple cans of beer and was under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested for violating her probation and tak-

en to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail. n On May 14 at about 6:20 p.m., troopers arrested Robert Chandler, 47, of Kasilof, on an outstanding arrest warrant for two counts of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fourth degree. Chandler was taken into custody without incident and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on $5,000 bail. n On May 14 at 9:07 p.m., Soldotna troopers responded to a report of a female standing in her driveway, frantically waving her arms, as if in distress. On arrival, troopers contacted Cora Sacaloff, 51, of Nikiski. Sacaloff was found to be under the influence of alcohol and in violation of her court ordered conditions of release. She was taken into custody without incident and taken to Wildwood Pretrial, where she was held without bail pending arraignment. n On May 15 at 2:38 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to South Peninsula Hospital in Homer for a reported gunshot wound. Investigation revealed that James Doppler, 43, of Anchor Point, had shot himself in the head on May 10 while negligently handling a firearm. Doppler did not seek medical attention until May 15. His injury was serious but not life threatening. n On May 15 at about 10:00 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers responded to Kasilof to a report of a domestic disturbance. An investigation revealed that Joseph Maes, 40, of Kasilof, had placed a woman in fear, broken her cell phone and interfered with her reporting a domestic violence crime. Maes was arrested and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility, where he was held without bail, charged with fourth-degree assault, criminal mischief and interfering with a report of domestic violence crime.

Koch said with construction of a new well on the other end of Beaver Loop Road the city has plans to expand a water transmission line down Beaver Loop Road to Bridge Access Road and connect the lines, which would provide quality water and strengthen the city water grid. The Kenai Watershed Forum is also in the process of restoring three fish stream tributaries from Beaver Loop Road to the Kenai River. Pekar said this summer DOT&PF field workers will map out the wetlands and document how much would be impacted by the roadway development. Chris Garcia, owner of Tanglewood Bed and Breakfast raised his concerns about the placement of the pathway, which is currently designed on the south side of the road, which would eat into his frontage property. With his home and business along the Kenai River next to Cunningham Park, Garcia said the riverside presents more obstacles for the pathway. “I am 100 percent opposed to having the bike path on the south side,” he said during the open house. “It is a good scope, if you don’t live on the road.” Garcia said more people would be affected if the pathway stayed on the south side and he is worried about how much space would be taken in front of the assisted living

home. Other residents raised concerns about speed and increased truck traffic that would come from a new roadway. Garcia, who was involved in an accident on Beaver Loop Road, said ever since the road was used as an alternative access for the construction of Kalifornsky Beach Road, more people have found the road and many speed through. Beaver Loop Road resident Bunny Swan said while the road improvements are needed, the issue of losing frontage would affect a lot of people. Still, she liked what she heard at the meeting and said the engineers are willing to work with everyone. “Progress is inevitable and it’s important everyone has to make concessions,” she said. “Everyone is willing to come to the table with some solutions. We are all for improvements, that’s why we’re here.” Pekar said it was great to see such a large turnout for the open house because a lot of people were able to get information and add their input. He said some people prefer to comment in writing while others are more vocal at the meeting and want their voice heard. “That’s why we ask for input in writing we get the extrovert and introvert perspective,” he said. “The more ways to receive input the more likely you

are to hear all sides.” Potton, who lives closer to the Kenai Spur near the Dolchuck Lane intersection, said he is not concerned if the project cuts into his property as long as he gets what he wants. “Sure I want a bigger yard, but I also want to be able to give feedback into this process,” he said. “It is an imperative necessity to have a bike path away from the road for the safety of all kids. I am going to be there to support it because it is worth it for me. Then I can Continued from page A-1 take my family out riding and enjoy it in the evenings.” of Commerce. For more information on the “It is kind of disheartening,” project or submit comments Glaves said “It’s been there for visit: www.beaverlooproad. 10 years.” com Hansen said upon receiving the log he will carve the new Reach Dan Balmer at daniel. statue from, it should only take balmer@peninsulaclarion.com

Around the State Idaho man to answer sex abuse charges in Alaska ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say a 52-yearold man has been arrested in Idaho after two women in Alaska told police he sexually abused them. Trooper said Friday night that Anthony Gilliam is in custody in Freemont, Idaho, awaiting extradition to Alaska. He was arrested Friday by the Ashton Police Department and the Freemont County Sheriff’s Department. Last November, a 23-year-old woman from Wasilla reported to Alaska state troopers that she and her 22-year-old sister had been sexual abused by Gilliam. After an investigation, the Palmer District Court issued a warrant for Gilliam’s arrest on Friday for 22 counts of sexual abuse of a minor and three counts of coercion. Gilliam’s bail was set at $500,000.

Body found in burned village home; woman missing LEVELOCK — An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a home fire that killed a person in the southwest community of Levelock. Alaska State Troopers took a call on the fire at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday in Dillingham. Troopers say 70-year-old Charles Andrew and 59-yearold Katherine Achayok of Pilot Point were at the home and that Achayok likely died in the fire. Investigators say Andrew went to bed at about 10 p.m. Wednesday while Achayok stayed up watching television. Both had smoked cigarettes on an exterior porch. Andrew awoke to the fire and escaped. After the fire was put out, a body was found inside and Achayok was not accounted for. An autopsy is scheduled. Levelock is 278 miles southwest of Anchorage. — The Associated Press

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ing no state aid for schools if it doesn’t pay. The state says in court filings that the borough based its claim on a misreading of Alaska’s constitution. It says the borough also “relies on an unspoken, unsupported assumption that the Alaska Constitution requires all education funding to come from the state.” Attorneys for Alaska contend the required local contribution isn’t new and likens it to other programs that make state funding dependent on local matches. The borough rebuts that analogy, saying municipalities can decide not to participate in match pro-

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grams for capital projects, for example. Part of the borough’s request is for “restitution” for the $4.2 million it paid as its required local contribution for fiscal year 2014. The Fairbanks North Star Borough has filed a friend of the court brief in support of its fellow borough. School funding was a hot topic during the legislative session that recently ended. While lawmakers flirted with changes to funding calculations and with raising the required local contribution, they ultimately decided to study how the state funds schools and further delve into the issue later. A bill to scrap the required local contribution, from Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, failed to gain traction. him about a week to finish the new figure. The Soldotna Police Department could not be reached for comment. “He will be back soon with bright new clothes on,” Glaves said. Kelly Sullivan can be reached at kelly.sullivan@peninsulaclarion.com

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Derailment fuels sleep apnea screening talks By JIM FITZGERALD Associated Press

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A deadly Metro-North train derailment last year in which the “dazed” engineer was found to have sleep apnea has pushed the commuter railroad to look into establishing screening for the condition, which could include measuring operators’ necks and asking them and their spouses about snoring habits. Metro-North spokesman Aaron Donovan confirmed that the railroad that serves New York City’s northern suburbs is working with unions on sleep apnea screening, but he cautioned nothing has been decided. Any program, he said, “would be for all employees in any safety-sensitive positions.” While no cause has been established for the Dec. 1 derailment in the Bronx that left four dead and dozens hurt, apnea has gotten much of the attention. Even before the accident,

federal railroad officials had been discussing requirements related to sleep disorders. But there is still no national screening requirement for apnea, and railroads around the country have varying practices. Any screening program that emerges is likely to start with questioning about the subject’s sleep habits and some physical measurements. Overnight sleep-observation studies, which can be time-consuming and expensive, could follow. Apnea robs its victims of rest because their tongue and throat muscles relax too much during sleep, and they are repeatedly awakened as their airway closes and their breathing stops. “The person basically gasps himself awake,” said Dr. Gregory Belenky, director of the sleep and performance research center at Washington State University. “It’s very much the functional equivalent of waterboarding.” Loud snoring is a symptom

and apnea is more common in those who are overweight. Having a large neck size, over 17 inches for men, is a risk factor. In the case of engineer William Rockefeller, who was at the controls during the MetroNorth derailment, the National Transportation Safety Board said he was classified as obese at 5-foot-11 and over 260 pounds. Rockefeller told NTSB investigators that he felt strangely “dazed” before his train hit the curve, which has a 30 mph speed limit, at 82 mph. Asked if he was clearheaded enough to realize he was entering a curve, he replied, “Apparently not.” Rockefeller’s medical exam after the accident uncovered “severe obstructive sleep apnea,” and when experts studied his sleep, he woke up about 65 times an hour without being conscious of it. As few as five interruptions an hour can make someone chronically sleepy.

‘Fatigue is the No. 1 safety issue in the industry today.’ — James Stem, lobbyist with International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers The Federal Railroad Administration, with the help of Harvard’s medical school, has set up a website with resources including an apnea questionnaire and a video of a man snoring thunderously and repeatedly waking up to breathe during a sleep test. James Stem, a lobbyist with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, said the website is useful but nationwide rules are needed. “Fatigue is the No. 1 safety issue in the industry today,” he said. At Boston’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Author-

ity, anyone hired to drive a bus or a train is screened for sleep disorders using the Epworth Scale, a questionnaire that asks people to rate their chances of dozing off in various daytime situations, including watching TV and driving but stopped in traffic. “People with sleep apnea, they fall asleep at stoplights, they fall asleep at meetings during the day,” Belenky said. “They’ll deny any sleepiness and nod off right in front of you.” If the questionnaire leads to a diagnosis, Boston’s drivers are required to get treatment and comply with it.

A common treatment of obstructive sleep apnea is CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, which uses a mask and hose to push a steady flow of air pressure into a person’s airway during sleep. The mask can be programmed to reveal whether a person is following doctor’s orders. At the Chicago-area Metra network, spokeswoman Meg Riley said there’s no specific test of engineers for sleep apnea, but if their regular exams lead to a diagnosis, the railroad requires treatment and a doctor’s statement that the employee is cleared for work. The Schneider trucking company, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, imposed a screening program after finding that fatigue was the top cause of crashes, said spokesman Don Osterberg. Drivers were asked questions about sleepiness and had their neck circumference and body mass index measured.

Schools work to help transgender students fit in By LISA LEFF Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Isaac Barnett took a bold step last year: He told teachers and classmates at his Kansas high school that the student they had known as a girl now wanted to be accepted as a boy. His close childhood friend, who also identified as transgender, was ready to reveal his secret, too. With the administration’s blessing, a segment featuring the two friends talking about their transitions aired in the school’s classrooms, alongside a basketball team promotion and a feature on the importance of the arts. “I didn’t get any questions or hate or put-downs or anything like that,” said Barnett, now 18, adding that they called him Isaac immediately — a drama-free coming-out that would have been extraordinary in schools a decade ago.

With children rejecting the birth gender at younger ages and the transgender rights movement gaining momentum, schools in districts large and small, conservative and liberal, are working to help transitioning youth fit in without a fuss. California this year became the first state with a law spelling out the transgender student rights in public schools, including the ability to use restrooms and to play on sports teams that match their expressed genders. Another 13 states prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity in schools. Dozens of districts, from Salt Lake City and Kansas City to Knoxville, Tennessee, and Decatur, Georgia, have adopted similar protections. Parents are increasingly seeking a comfortable learning environment for their transgender children, according to Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund Executive Director Michael Silverman.

His group represented the parents of a transgender Colorado grade school girl who was prevented from using the girl’s restroom until state civil rights officials ruled in her favor last year. There’s “a new generation of parents who grew up in the age of the gay rights movement and are saying, ‘We want to do what is best for our children,’” he said. The trend is likely to accelerate with help from the federal government. Last month, the U.S. Education Department alerted districts in a memo on sexual violence that it would welcome civil rights complaints from transgender students under Title IX, the 1972 law that bans gender discrimination at schools. The guidance gives families new leverage to negotiate access to locker rooms, sports teams and other kinds of accommodations covered under California’s law, said Mark Blom, a

National School Boards Association attorney. He said the memo surprised him because courts have said Title IX doesn’t provide protections for sexual orientation or gender identity. “It’s going to create a real problem for school districts because the department has the right to go in and attempt to require the district under threat of losing federal funding to meet the standard the department articulates,” Blom said. School officials in states without anti-discrimination provisions for transgender residents already have been grappling with how to serve students whose needs conflict with traditional views about when and why boys and girls are separated. The ACLU of Mississippi got involved last year when a high school senior who was born male but identified as a girl wanted to dress accordingly. The principal balked, saying the dress code required clothing to

conform to gender. The school board relented and stood by its decision, even after some parents and students complained, said Bear Atwood, then the state ACLU’s executive director. “For a long time they would have told you we don’t have any trans kids here,” Atwood said. “But as more and more kids are coming out everywhere else in the country, that is true in Mississippi as well. “There is this sense of, ‘We have to start figuring out how to deal with this,’” Atwood said. Last week, a Christian legal group, Alliance Defending Freedom, asked the Louisville, Kentucky, school board to overrule a high school principal who allowed a transgender freshman to start using the girl’s bathrooms. The principal has since limited the student to one girl’s restroom but said treating her like other female students adhered to the recent Title IX guidance.

“When the issue of gender identity was brought to my attention, I had to educate myself on the issue and what this means in terms of fair and just treatment of transgender people,” Atherton High School Principal Thomas Aberli said. Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Jeremy Tedesco said schools should instead give transgender students the option of using staff or unisex facilities, as many do. “The fact that we are in a position culturally where schools are just caving to these demands is very concerning,” he said. Kim Pearson, training director of Trans Youth Family Allies, estimates that for every case that makes headlines there are dozens that are resolved quietly and easily. Since she co-founded the support and advocacy group in 2007, Pearson has worked with parents and educators in half of the states. “If a school wants to get it, they will,” Pearson said.

Coffee fungus raising prices for some blends

Around the Nation AT&T’s $48.5 billion DirecTV acquisition could form 2nd largest US pay TV company DALLAS — AT&T Inc. on Sunday agreed to buy DirecTV for $48.5 billion, or $95 per share, a move that gives telecommunications company a larger base of video subscribers and increases its ability to compete against Comcast and Time Warner Cable, which agreed to a merger in February. AT&T’s proposed combination, which is subject to government review, could improve its Internet service by pushing its existing U-verse TV subscribers into video-over-satellite service, and thereby free up bandwidth on its telecommunications network. AT&T currently offers a high-speed Internet plan in a bundle with DirecTV television service. The acquisition would help it further reap the benefits of that alliance. With 5.7 million U-verse TV customers and 20.3 million DirecTV customers in the U.S., the combined entity would serve 26 million. That would make it the second-largest pay TV operator behind a combined Comcast-Time Warner Cable, which would serve 30 million. The companies expect the deal to close within 12 months. Under the terms agreed to Sunday, DirecTV shareholders will receive $28.50 per share in cash and $66.50 per share in AT&T stock. The total transaction value is $67.1 billion, including DirecTV’s net debt.

Tea party losing primary challenges but winning ideological fight WASHINGTON — Tuesday’s high-profile primary elections may extend a streak of sorts for tea party Republicans: losing individual races but winning the larger ideological war by tugging the GOP rightward. Several tea party-endorsed candidates are struggling in Tuesday’s Republican congressional primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and Idaho. In each state, however, the “establishment” Republican candidates have emphasized their conservative credentials, which narrows the party’s philosophical differences. Citing similar dynamics in other states, Democrats say the GOP candidates who are trying to give Republicans control of the Senate will prove too far right for centrist voters in November. Republicans need to gain six Senate seats to control the chamber. Holding Kentucky and Georgia against well-funded Democrats, both women, is crucial to their hopes. Six states hold primaries Tuesday. Georgia, Kentucky and Oregon have closely watched Republican contests for Senate. Pennsylvania and Arkansas have feisty gubernatorial primaries. — The Associated Press

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to help Central American farmers fight a devastating coffee disease — and hold down the price of your morning cup. At issue is a fungus called coffee rust that has caused more than $1 billion in damage across Latin American region. The fungus is especially deadly to Arabica coffee, the bean that makes up most high-end, specialty coffees. Already, it is affecting the price of some of those coffees in the United States. “We are concerned because we know coffee rust is already causing massive amounts of devastation,” said Raj Shah, head of the U.S. Agency for International Development. On Monday, he was expected to announce a $5 million partnership with Texas A&M University’s World Coffee Research center to try to eliminate the fungus. But the government isn’t doing this just to protect our $4 specialty coffees, as much as Americans love them. The chief concern is about the economic security of these small farms abroad. If farmers lose their jobs, it increases hunger and poverty in the region and contributes to violence and drug trafficking. Washington estimates that production could be down anywhere from 15 percent to 40 percent in coming years, and that those losses could mean as many as 500,000 people could lose their jobs. Though some countries have brought the fungus under control, many of the poorer coffee-producing countries in Latin America don’t see the rust problem getting better anytime soon. Guatemala, El Salvador, C

Honduras, Panama and Costa Rica have all been hard hit. Much of the blander, massproduced coffee in this country comes from Asia and other regions. Most of the richer, more expensive coffees are from small, high altitude farms in Central America. Because the farms are smaller, farmers there often don’t have enough money to buy the fungicides needed or lack the training to plant in ways that could avoid contamination. The rust, called roya in Spanish, is a fungus that is highly contagious due to airborne fungal spores. It affects different varieties, but the Arabica beans are especially susceptible. Rainy weather worsens the problem. “We don’t see an end in sight anytime soon,” said Leonardo Lombardini of Texas A&M’s World Coffee Research. So far, major U.S. coffee companies have been able to find enough supply to avoid price increases. But some smaller outfits already have seen higher prices, said Ric Rhinehart of the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Rhinehart said the worst-case scenario is that consumers eventually will pay “extraordinarily high prices for those coffees, if you can find them at all.” He said some very specialized varieties from a single origin — Guatemalan antigua coffees, for example — have been much harder to source. If the problem continues, he says, some small coffee companies either will raise prices or use blends that are easier to find, decreasing the quality of the coffee. Larger companies such as Starbucks and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. have multiple suppliers across the region and say they have so far been able to source enough coffee. “It’s a little bit too soon to tell what the impact will be on sup-

ply and long term quality over time,” said Lindsey Bolger, who heads up coffee sourcing for Keurig Green Mountain. Still, the companies are trying to ensure that their future supply isn’t affected, so they are working closely with growers on better practices that will help them avoid contamination. “Supporting the farmer’s ability to access information, technology and resources allows them to adapt to these uncertainties and ensures the longevity of our industry’s supply

chain,” said Craig Russell, Starbucks Global Coffee executive vice president. Starbucks even bought a Costa Rican farm for research purposes. USAID intends to work with Texas A&M to step up research on rust-resistant coffee varieties and help Latin America better monitor and respond to the fungus. The U.S. already collaborates with some of the coffee companies and other international organizations to finance replanting of different varieties of trees.

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In this image made from video provided by the Libyan national army via AP Television, Tripoli joint security forces on vehicles with heavy artillery stand guard on the entrance road to the parliament area after troops of Gen. Khalifa Hifter targeted Islamist lawmakers and officials at the parliament in Tripoli, Libya, Sunday. Forces loyal to a rogue Libyan general attacked the country’s parliament Sunday, expanding his eastern offensive against Islamists into the heart of the country’s capital. By ESAM MOHAMED Associated Press

TRIPOLI, Libya — Forces apparently loyal to a renegade Libyan general said they suspended parliament Sunday after earlier leading a military assault against lawmakers, directly challenging the legitimacy of the country’s weak central government three years after the overthrow of dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Libya’s leadership condemned the attack and vowed to carry on.

A commander in the military police in Libya read a statement announcing the suspension on behalf of a group led by Gen. Khalifa Hifter, a one-time rebel commander who said the U.S. backed his efforts to topple Gadhafi in the 1990s. Hours earlier, militia members backed by truck-mounted anti-aircraft guns, mortars and rocket fire attacked parliament, sending lawmakers fleeing for their lives as gunmen ransacked the legislature. Gen. Mokhtar Farnana, speak-

ports these extremist Islamist entities,” al-Hegazi said. “The aim was to arrest these Islamist bodies who wear the cloak of politics.” The fighting spread to the capital’s southern edge Sunday night and along the airport highway. Libya’s army and police rely heavily on the country’s myriad of militias, the heavily armed groups formed around ethnic identity, hometowns and religion that formed out of the rebel factions that toppled Gadhafi. Bringing them under control has been one of the greatest challenges for Libya’s successive interim governments, one they largely failed at as militias have seized oil terminals and even kidnapped a former prime minister seemingly at will. In the fighting Sunday, officials believe members of the al-Qaaqaa and Sawaaq militias, the largest in the capital, backed Hifter even though they operate under a government mandate. AlQaaqaa posted a statement on its official Facebook page saying it attacked parliament with Sawaaq because lawmakers supported “terrorism.” Islamist-backed parliamentary head Nouri Abu Sahmein earlier told Libyan television station al-Nabaa that parliament would convene Tuesday. An official with the Libyan Revolution Operation Room, an umbrella group of militias groups in charge of the security in the capital, said the gunmen “kidnapped” some 20 lawmakers and

government officials. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief journalists. Lawmakers said security officials tried evacuate them before attackers breached the parliament, following warnings the building would be assaulted. Libya’s parliament is divided between Islamist and non-Islamist factions, with rival militias lining up behind them. Recently, Islamists backed the naming of a new prime minister amid walkouts from non-Islamists, who said the new government would be illegitimate. Those who attacked parliament — and Farnana — have ties to Zintan in Libya’s west and are an anti-Islamist powerhouse in Tripoli. Militias from Misrata, the other dominant force in Tripoli, largely support the Islamists. Libya’s new interim prime minister has not yet named a Cabinet. However, lawmaker Khaled al-Mashri told al-Ahrar that attackers wanted to prevent lawmakers from picking a new Cabinet as a list of nominees reached legislators Sunday. It’s not clear which militias and political leaders support Hifter, but his offensive taps into a wider disenchantment among Libyans with its virtually powerless government. Backers include members of a federalist group that had declared an autonomous eastern government and seized the region’s oil terminals and ports for months, demanding a bigger share of oil revenue.

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ing on a Libyan television channel on behalf of Hifter’s group, said it assigned a 60-member constituent’s assembly to take over for parliament. Farnana said Libya’s current government would act on as an emergency Cabinet, without elaborating. Farnana, who is in charge of prisons operated by the military police, said forces loyal to Hifter carried out Sunday’s attack on parliament. He also said Sunday’s attack on Libya’s parliament was not a coup, but “fighting by the people’s choice.”

“We announce to the world that the country can’t be a breeding ground or an incubator for terrorism,” said Farnana, who wore a military uniform and sat in front of Libya’s flag. Early Monday morning, Libya’s interim government condemned the attack on parliament and largely ignored the declaration by the general’s group. “The government condemns the expression of political opinion through the use of armed force,” Libyan Justice Minister Salah al-Marghani said in a statement. “It calls for an immediate end of the use the military arsenal ... and calls on all sides to resort to dialogue and reconciliation.” Militias that backed the country’s interim government manned checkpoints around the capital late Sunday. Hifter’s forces in Tripoli appeared concentrated around the road to the city’s airport and its southern outskirts. The attack on parliament, which al-Marghani said killed two people and wounded more than 50, came after an assault Friday by Hifter’s forces on Islamist militias in the restive eastern city of Benghazi that authorities said killed 70 people. On Sunday, gunmen targeted the Islamist lawmakers and officials Hifter blames for allowing extremists to hold the country ransom, his spokesman Mohammed al-Hegazi told Libyan television station al-Ahrar. “This parliament is what sup-

Flooding in Bosnia triggers more than 3,000 landslides, unearths unexploded mines

By ALOU DIAWARA Associated Press

BRCKO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Floodwaters triggered more than 3,000 landslides across the Balkans on Sunday, laying waste to entire towns and villages and disturbing land mines leftover from the region’s 1990s war, along with warning signs that marked the unexploded weapons. The Balkans’ worst flooding since record keeping began forced tens of thousands of people from their homes and threatened to inundate Serbia’s main power plant, which supplies electricity to a third of the country and most of the capital, Belgrade. Authorities organized a frenzied helicopter airlift to get terrified families to safety before the water swallowed up their homes. Many were plucked from rooftops. Floodwaters receded Sunday in some locations, laying bare the full scale of the damage. Elsewhere, emergency management officials warned that the water would keep rising into Sunday night. “The situation is catastrophic,” said Bosnia’s refugee minister, Adil Osmanovic. Entire towns and villages in the Balkans have been laid to waste as the region struggles to deal with the worst flooding on record. Floodwaters have triggered more than 3,000 landslides and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. At least two dozen people have died, with more casualties expected. “The situation is catastrophic,” said Bosnia’s refugee minister, Adil Osmanovic.

BAMAKO, Mali — Separatist Tuareg rebels launched an assault on the northern Mali city of Kidal over the weekend, killing eight soldiers, storming government buildings and taking 30 hostages in a “declaration of war” on the government, officials said Sunday. The attack was apparently prompted by a visit to Kidal on Saturday by newly appointed Prime Minister Moussa Mara, highlighting regional hostility toward the central government in Bamako and casting further doubt on the viability of reconciliation efforts. The country’s U.N. mission said in a statement Sunday that six local government officials and two civilians had also been killed, although the circumstances of their deaths were unclear. “This barbaric crime is totally unacceptable and those responsible must answer for their actions,” said mission chief Albert Koenders. “An investigation must be carried out quickly to verify the facts and bring those responsible to justice.” The violence began Saturday morning when the rebels

3 face charges in Turkey mine disaster amid growing anger about alleged negligence ISTANBUL — In the face of widespread anger over Turkey’s worst mining disaster, prosecutors arrested three people, including a company manager, on charges of negligence Sunday. The three were also accused of causing the death of more than one person, a charge that doesn’t imply intent, prosecutor Bekir Sahiner said at a news conference in the western town of Soma, where 301 coal miners were killed in Tuesday’s tragedy. The arrests follow allegations by miners that the company failed to heed safety concerns and that government inspections had been superficial. The disaster has provoked anger at a critical time for Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as he mulls running in August’s presidential election. A total of 25 people were initially detained for questioning and six were later released, Sahiner said. Prosecutors will now decide whether to charge or release the remaining 16 people in custody. Sahiner said one of those arrested was the company’s operations manager. The manager is Akin Celik, though Sahiner didn’t identify him by name.

Much of northern Mali fell under the control of ethnic Tu‘This barbaric crime is totally unaccept- areg separatists in 2012 before able and those responsible must answer al-Qaida-linked fighters hijacked the invasion. A Frenchfor their actions.’ led military intervention in — Albert Koenders, mission chief 2013 scattered the Islamic extremists, but Tuareg separatists have retained a strong presence launched a heavy assault on ficers were injured in the fight- in Kidal despite efforts by the the governor’s office, where ing, the peacekeeping mission central government to control the northern city. officials had gathered to meet said. Mara, according to a government statement. Mara stayed in the army barracks and then left Kidal on Sunday for another northern center, Gao. Fighting continued throughout the day, killing eight soldiers and injuring 25, according to a separate Defense Ministry statement. The statement said 28 assailants were also killed along with 62 wounded. The Defense Ministry said Malian soldiers had regained control of all administrative buildings in Kidal except the governor’s office. It was unclear where the hostages were being held. “The government considers this unspeakable and cowardly attack to be a declaration of war, which leaves it with no choice but to respond,” the government statement said. Twenty-one U.N. police of-

As parents ask why, ferry sinking makes S. Korea question pride in progress ANSAN, South Korea — Park Si-chan had trouble sleeping the night before the biggest trip of his young life, a four-day journey with his entire junior high school class to a lush volcanic island known here as the “Hawaii of Korea.” The trip was the students’ last chance for all-out fun before preparing for grueling, all-important university entrance exams, and Si-chan was excited. While packing, he kept saying, “’What am I missing?’” his father, Joseph Park, recalled. He gave his son some advice: Know where the life jackets are, “just in case.” And if anything happens, “just do what those in charge say.” That’s exactly what the kids and other passengers did, and many died as a result when the five-story-high Sewol ferry turned upside down and sank in just a few hours on April 16. Most of the 304 people dead or missing were teenagers trapped in cabins where the crew had ordered them to stay. — The Associated Press C

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Pacers beat Heat, keep home-court edge MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is done talking about home-court advantage. The top-seeded Pacers are ready to use it against the two-time defending champs. They took the first step Sunday, when Paul George finished with 24 points and seven assists, David West added 19 points and seven rebounds, and suddenly surging Indiana led wire-to-wire in a 107-96 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. “This is just a fun matchup,” George said. “It’s one that we’ve been waiting for all year.” For the first time in this year’s playoffs, the Pacers won a series opener. And for the first time in their last three playoff battles against the Heat, the Pacers won Game 1. Game 2 is Tuesday night. The home team has won all five games in this season’s fiercest and most competitive

rivalry, though none was more impressive or important than this one. All five Indiana starters and backup C.J. Watson scored in double figures, helping Indiana produce its highest point total of the playoffs. The Pacers limited the Heat to just four offensive rebounds and 6-of-23 shooting from beyond the arc. LeBron James went 1 of 5 on 3s and shot just two free throws, and Miami fell so far behind so fast, it never even had a chance to tie the score. Sure, opening this best-of-seven series at Bankers Life Fieldhouse helped. The hometown crowd that sometimes serenaded the Pacers with boos during the first two rounds spent most of the first half on its feet, chanted “Defense” every time it looked as if the Heat might come back and finished the game with its customary chant of “Beat The Heat!” But the biggest difference was on the court. Indiana shared the ball, limited its turnovers, maintained its poise and got contributions from everyone in a game

Blackhawks get jump on Kings JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO — Corey Crawford is playing so well right now that nothing seems to bother him. When the Chicago Blackhawks had a goal waved off in the second period Sunday, Crawford picked up the slack for his disappointed team-

mates. Crawford made 25 saves, Jonathan Toews had a big goal in the third and the Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 in Game 1 of the Western Conference final. “Confidence has always been there,” Crawford said. “Really the first thing is being prepared, See NHL, Page A-9

Middle school borough track results posted Staff report

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Middle School meet was held Friday at Kenai Central High School. Kenai Middle School won both team championships. On the boys side, Kenai had 166 points, while runner-up Soldotna Middle School had 109. On the girls side, Kenai led the way with 154, while Soldotna had 108. The complete results follow: Kenai Peninsula Borough Middle School Meet Friday at Kenai Central BOYS Team scores: 1. Kenai, 166; 2. Soldotna, 109; 3. Homer, 72; 4. Nikiski, 48; 5. Seward, 22; 6. Chapman, 14; 7. CIA, 1. 100 meters — 1. Kevin Ramos, Ken, 12.52 seconds; 2. Karl Danielson, Ken, 12.55; 3. Koby Vinson, Sol, 12.61; 4. Caleb Streiff, Ken, 12.92; 5. Zack Tuttle, Ken, 13.10; 6. Lucas Johnson, Sol, 13.44. 200 — 1. Kevin Ramos, Ken, 25.71; 2. Case Estes, Sew, 25.78; 3. Brenner Furlong, Sol, 26.32; 4. Zack Tuttle, Ken, 26.63; 5. Caleb Streiff, Ken, 26.91; 6. Bechler Metcalf, Sol, 27.98. 400 — 1. Karl Danielson, Ken, 55.75; 2. Charlie Menke, Hom, 56.18; 3. Kevin Ramos, Ken, 56.23; 4. Jakeb O’Brien, Ken, 58.32; 5. Brenner Furlong, Sol, 58.57; 6. Tim Blakely, Hom, 1:00.28. 800 — 1. David Michael, Sol, 2:18.39; 2. Jordan Beachy, Hom, 2:21.45; 3. Jarett Wilson, Ken, 2:28.12; 4. Jacob Davis, Hom, 2:29.43; 5. Luciano Fasulo, Cha, 2:31.36; 6. Elan Carroll, Hom, 2:34.69. 1,600 — 1. Jordan Beachy, Hom, 5:05.01; 2. David Michael, Sol, 5:12.39; 3. Jace Kornstad, Nik, 5:23.14; 4. Braydon Goodman, Ken, 5:38.24; 5. Denver Waclawski, Hom, 5:43.83; 6. Joshua Shuler, Sol, 5:48.04. 100 hurdles — 1. Jarett Wilson, Ken, 16.72; 2. Mathew Torkelson, Ken, 17.04; 3. Luke Beiser, Ken, 17.06; 4. Luciano Fasulo, Cha, 17.18; 5. Cody Nill, Sol, 18.04; 6. Hunter Patton, Hom, 18.90. 400 relay — 1. Soldotna (Chance Turvin, Koby Vinson, Cody Nill, Derek Evans), 54.39; 2. Homer, 55.28; 3. Seward, 56.28; 4. Kenai, 58.39; 5. Homer, 1:02.58; 6. Kenai, 1:05.28. 800 relay — 1. Soldotna (Derek Evans, Koby Vinson, Bechler Metcalf, Brenner Furlong), 1:47.14; 2. Homer, 1:47.53; 3. Nikiski, 1:56.07; 4. Kenai, 1:59.47; 5. Homer, 2:02.98. 1,600 relay — 1. Kenai (Jakeb O’Brien, Kevin Ramos, Mathew Torkelson, Zack Tuttle), 4:04.10; 2. Homer, 4:04.30; 3. Soldotna, 4:17.60; 4. Nikiski, 4:30.90; 5. Seward, 4:38.90. Shot put — 1. Ian Johnson, Nik, 38 feet, 9 1-2 inches; 2. Hunter Thompson, Sol, 37—1; 3. Jakeb O’Brien, Ken, 36—0; 4. Caleb Streiff, Ken, 35—5 1-2; 5. Chance Turvin, Sol, 35—4; 6. Tyronne McEnerny, Ken, 35—2 1-2. Discus — 1. Ian Johnson, Nik, 121—0; 2. Jakeb O’Brien, Ken, 100—4; 3. Tyler Johnson, Cha, 96—11; 4. Quintin Kimball, Sol, 88—7; 5. Tyler Lingafelt, Ken, 87—9; 6. Jaibao Leaf, CIA, 87—8. High jump — 1. Koby Vinson, Sol, 5—0; 2. Luke Beiser, Ken, 4—10; 3. Quintin Kimball, Sol, 4—10; 4. Hunter Thompson, Sol, 4—8; 5. Chance Turvin, Sol, 4—8; 6. Ian Reger, Sol, 4—6. Long jump — 1. Karl Danielson, Ken, 17—5; 2. Logan Schrader, Sol, 16—2; 3. Charlie Menke, Hom, 15—11; 4.

Aaron McCollum, Nik, 15—7; 5. Tyler Johnson, Cha, 14—11; 6. Mathew Torkelson, Ken, 14—8. Triple jump — 1. Karl Danielson, Ken, 36—10 3-4; 2. Aaron McCollum, Nik, 33—6 1-2; 3. Case Estes, Sew, 33—4 3-4; 4. Bechler Metcalf, Sol, 31—10 1-2; 5. Simon Dye, Hom, 31—8; 6. Luke Beiser, Ken, 31—1. GIRLS Team scores: 1. Kenai, 154; 2. Soldotna, 108; 3. Homer, 65; 4. Seward, 52; 5. Nikiski, 30; 6. Chapman, 9; 7. Ninilchik, 8; 8. CIA, 6. 100 — 1. Haley Maw, Ken, 14.10; 2. Tekaiya Rich, Ken, 14.14; 3. Sarah Wolf, Hom, 14.20; 4. Melia Harding, Ken, 14.76; 5. Marlayna Saavedra, Sol, 14.83; 6. Cheyenne Gillette, Cha, 14.95. 200 — 1. Brittany Taylor, Sol, 29.03; 2. Sarah Wolf, Hom, 29.60; 3. Tekaiya Rich, Ken, 29.84; 4. Talon Hagen, Sol, 29.92; 5. Haley Maw, Ken, 30.71; 6. Melia Harding, Ken, 30.74. 400 — 1. Brittany Taylor, Sol, 1:03.51; 2. Sarah Wolf, Hom, 1:04.80; 3. Ruby Lindquist, Sew, 1:05.70; 4. Talon Hagen, Sol, 1:06.53; 5. Tekaiya Rich, Ken, 1:07.84; 6. Jaylee Martushev, Hom, 1:08.46. 800 — 1. Riana Boonstra, Ken, 2:49.48; 2. Jaycie Calvert, Ken, 2:51.33; 3. Brooke Satathite, Ken, 2:52.28; 4. Aliann Schmidt, Sol, 2:53.36; 5. Emma Moore, Sew, 2:54.99; 6. Alexandrea Moseley, Hom, 2:55.01. 1,600 — 1. Jaycie Calvert, Ken, 5:44.21; 2. Riana Boonstra, Ken, 5:44.27; 3. Brooke Satathite, Ken, 5:56.07; 4. Ashley Guernsey, Sew, 6:23.39; 5. Alexandrea Moseley, Hom, 6:26.48; 6. Ithaca Bergholtz, Ken, 6:38.62. 100 hurdles — 1. Brooke Satathite, Ken, 18.83; 2. Uno Mireles-Moore, Nin, 19.46; 3. Maille Moriarity, Sew, 19.61; 4. Rylee Jackson, Nik, 19.67; 5. Nichole Prior, Ken, 20.15; 6. Calla Seay, Hom, 20.33. 400 relay — 1. Soldotna (Brittany Taylor, Emily Pieh, Tovia Bremond-Hilton, Marlayna Saavedra), 58.60; 2. Homer, 59.02; 3. Nikiski, 1:01.00/ 4. Seward, 1:03.62; 5. CIA, 1:03.74; 6. Kenai, 1:03.82. 800 relay — 1. Soldotna (Kalyn McGillivray, Hailey Wilkinson, Talon Hagen, Brittany Taylor), 1:59.32; 2. Homer, 2:06.62; 3. Kenai, 2:14.80; 4. Seward, 2:15.43; 5. Homer, 2:18.33. 1,600 relay — 1. Seward (Ashley Guernsey, Emma Moore, Sadie Lindquist, Ruby Lindquist), 4:45.60; 2. Homer, 4:50.70; 3. Soldotna, 4:52.40; 4. Kenai, 4:59.20; 5. Homer, 5:26.00. Shot put — 1. Emily Pieh, 27—9; 2. Savannah McDonald, 26—0; 3. Danielle Peterson, Ken, 25—0; 4. Verity Feltman, Nik, 24—6 1-2; 5. Maddie Galloway, Ken, 24—5 1-2; 6. Madison Fischer, Ken, 23—1. Discus — 1. Verity Feltman, Nik, 70—7; 2. Riley von Borstel, Sew, 69—7; 3. Ashlee Heiman, Sol, 68—2; 4. Adara Warren, CIA, 63—10; 5. Danica Schmidt, Sol, 63—6; 6. Alyssa Stanton, Ken, 61—6. High jump — 1. Denali Wurst, Sol, 4—4; 2. Kriziel Sarmiento, Sew, 4—2; 3. Rylee Jackson, Nik, 4—2; 4. Kodi McGillivray, Sol, 4—2; 5. Darrion Derflinger, Sol, 4—2; 6. Brenna Eubank, Ken, 4—2. Long jump — 1. Sarah Wolf, Hom, 13— 9; 2. Cheyenne Gillette, Cha, 13—7; 3. Hailey Wilkinson, Sol, 13—6; 4. Brenna Eubank, Ken, 13—3; 5. Melia Harding, Ken, 12—9; 6. Emma Carr, Ken, 12—7. Triple jump — 1. Brooke Satathite, Ken, 28—3; 2. Mayzie Potton, Ken, 26—9; 3. Emma Carr, Ken, 26—3 3-4; 4. Nichole Prior, Ken, 25—11 1-2; 5. Annebelle Schneiders, Ken, 24—9; 6. Tekaiya Rich, Ken, 24—2 1-2.

it had to win. Roy Hibbert finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, Lance Stephenson had 17 points and eight assists, and George Hill added 15 points as the Pacers looked more like the team that was so dominant over the first half of the season, rather than the one struggled so mightily in the second half. The challengers in this matchup insist they know it’s only a start. “There’s nothing to celebrate. It’s not like we won a championship. It’s one game,” Hill said. “Yes, it was good, but if we come out and lay an egg on Tuesday, this game doesn’t mean anything.” The toughest part for the Heat will be figuring out what went wrong. Coach Erik Spoelstra used Shane Battier in the starting lineup, then replaced him with Udonis Haslem after the Pacers took a 55-45 halftime lead. It made no difference. James, who had 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and Dwyane Wade, who had 27 points on 12-of-18 shooting, desperately tried to rally the

Heat but got little help. Chris Bosh had nine points and two rebounds. Ray Allen finished with 12 points. While Bosh thought the primary problem was Miami’s inability to get stops, James wasn’t as sure. “The game’s still so fresh. It’s too hard to just say, ‘Well, we need to do this better in Game 2,’” James said after the Heat lost for just the second time in 10 playoff games. “We need to evaluate our mistakes and things we did in Game 1 first before I can say what we need to bring to Game 2.” Clearly, the Pacers weren’t the same team that spent most of the last three months answering questions about their second-half swoon. Indiana swarmed the glass, exploited its size advantage, knocked down six of its first seven 3-pointers and forced the Heat into playing catch-up. When the Heat cut a 10-point, first-quarter deficit to 41-37 midway through the second quarter, Stephenson scored four points in a 5-0 run to make it 46-37. When James trimmed

it to 50-45 with back-to-back baskets late in the quarter, the Pacers ended the half with five straight points to make it 55-45. Hibbert and West then combined eight of Indiana’s first 14 points to open the second half, pushing the lead to 69-52. James and Wade rallied the Heat within 83-74 early in the fourth, but the Pacers opened it up again to 10284 with 4:11 to go. Now comes the hard part — doing it all over again Tuesday night. “We’ve been complacent many times. We just can’t get complacent,” George said. “We’ve got to stay humbled off this win and come in with the same mind-set that we have to get another one.” Notes: Miami has lost six straight series openers on the road. ... The last two games these teams have played were both decided by double digits. ... Former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine opened the series by playing the National Anthem on his harmonica.

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Basketball NBA Playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Sunday, May 18 Indiana 107, Miami 96, Indiana leads series 1-0 Monday, May 19 Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 Miami at Indiana, 4:30 p.m. All Times ADT

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Jason Allred, $17,327 Ricky Barnes (19), $17,327 Lee Williams (19), $17,327 Ken Duke (14), $15,663 Brian Gay (14), $15,663 Angel Cabrera (10), $15,180 Brian Davis (10), $15,180 Martin Flores (10), $15,180 Brad Fritsch (10), $15,180 J.J. Henry (10), $15,180 James Driscoll (6), $14,559 Jamie Lovemark (6), $14,559 Rod Pampling (6), $14,559 Chris Thompson, $14,559 Jim Renner (3), $14,145 Josh Teater (3), $14,145 Luke Guthrie (1), $13,938 Patrick Cantlay (1), $13,731 Alex Prugh (1), $13,731 Jim Herman (1), $13,524 Steve Marino (1), $13,386 Made cut; did not finish Daniel Chopra (1), $13,110 Kevin Foley (1), $13,110 Ryo Ishikawa (1), $13,110 Alex Cejka (1), $12,696 Jhonattan Vegas (1), $12,696 Will Wilcox (1), $12,696 Mark Anderson (1), $12,282 Eric Axley (1), $12,282 Johnson Wagner (1), $12,282 Kyle Stanley (1), $12,006

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Hockey NHL Playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, May 17 N.Y. Rangers 7, Montreal 2, N.Y. Rangers leads series 1-0 Sunday, May 18 Chicago 3, Los Angeles 1, Chicago leads series 1-0 Monday, May 19 NY Rangers at Montreal, 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 Los Angeles at Chicago, 4 p.m. All Times ADT

Soccer MLS Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE W New England 6 S. Kansas City 5 Houston 5 D.C. 4 New York 3 Columbus 3 Toronto FC 4 Chicago 2 Philadelphia 2 Montreal 1

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Sunday’s Games Chicago 2, Sporting Kansas City 1 Wednesday, May 21 Houston at D.C. United, 3 p.m. FC Dallas at Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m. All Times ADT

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Evan Meek to Norfolk (IL). Agreed to terms with RHP Heath Bell on a minor league contract. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Placed 1B Jose Abreu on the 15-day DL. Reinstated OF Adam Eaton from Charlotte (IL). DETROIT TIGERS — Activated RHP Anibal Sanchez from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Justin Miller to Toledo (IL). LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent 3B David Freese to Salt Lake (PCL) for a rehab assignment. MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned RHP Michael Tonkin to Rochester (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Recalled RHP Jose Ramirez from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) as 26th Man. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Sent 1B Daric Barton outright to Sacramento (PCL). Optioned LHP Joe Savery to Sacramento. Claimed LHP Jeff Francis off waivers from Cincinnati. Transferred INF Jake Elmore to the 60-day DL. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed OF Desmond Jennings on the bereavement list. Recalled OF Kevin Kiermaier from Durham (IL). Agreed to terms with INF Jayson Nix on a minor league contract. TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned RHP Miles Mikolas to Round Rock (PCL). Recalled OF Daniel Robertson to Round Rock. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Buffalo (IL). Reinstated C Dioner Navarro from the bereavement list. National League CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned C Tucker Barnhart to Louisville (IL). Reinstated LHP Tony Cingrani from the 15-day DL. COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned C Michael McKenry to Colorado Springs (PCL). Reinstated C Wilin Rosario from the 15-day DL. Sent OF Michael Cuddyer to Colorado Springs (PCL) for a rehab assignment. MIAMI MARLINS — Assigned RHP Henry Rodriguez to New Orleans (PCL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned RHP Ethan Martin to Lehigh Valley (IL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Recalled RHP Brandon Cumpton from Indianapolis (IL) as 26th Man. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned RHP Jorge Rondon to Memphis (PCL). Reinstated LHP Jaime Garcia from the 15-day DL. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed LHP Gio Gonzalez on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Ryan Mattheus from Syracuse (IL). Sent RHP Ross Ohlendorf to Syracuse (IL) for a rehab assignment. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed CB Ricardo Allen and LBs Prince Shembo, Marquis Spruill, Yawin Smallwood and Tyler Starr. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Named Aaron Glenn assistant defensive backs coach. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed CB Demetri Goodson. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed WR Brandin Cooks.

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having that preparation to try and have my game at the highest level it can be each time I get out there.” He is on quite a roll right now, allowing only one goal in each of the past three games. The 29-year-old Crawford leads the NHL with a 1.90 goalsagainst average and a .933 save percentage in the playoffs. “He does a good job of never getting too high or too low because tomorrow’s another day,” teammate Brandon Saad said. “He did a great job tonight.” Saad had a goal and an assist for defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago, which remained perfect in seven home playoff games this year. Duncan Keith had a tiebreaking score in the third period. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Wednesday night. Playing just two days after a Game 7 victory over Anaheim, the Kings got a second-period score from Tyler Toffoli and outshot the Blackhawks 26-20 in the opener of a rematch from last year’s Western Conference final. But Crawford made a couple of solid stops in another terrific performance. “I think we can do a better of getting in front of the net and make it harder on their goalie because we had some pretty good shots, but nobody was hanging around, so he was able to see everything,” Kings center Anze Kopitar said. With the Blackhawks clinging to a 2-1 lead in the third, Toews, Marian Hossa and Johnny Oduya got loose on a 3-on-1 break. Toews one-timed Oduya’s pass right by Jonathan Quick for his sixth playoff goal at 16:10. Quick made 17 saves after he played a key role in Los Angeles’ rally from a 3-2 deficit in the series against the Ducks. The Kings also battled back from a 3-0 hole against San Jose in the first round. “We had a chance,” Los Angeles forward Mike Richards said. “We shot ourselves in the foot a bit on their goals, and give them credit, they’re an opportunistic team. But we made

a couple of mistakes and it ended up in our net.” Toews’ 26th career playoff goal came after he had one waved off in a confusing stretch in the second period. It looked as if Chicago had a 2-0 lead when Toews’ rush to the net resulted in the puck going off the skate of Kings defenseman Slava Voynov and into the goal. But it was waved off after a conference by the officials, prompting a round of boos from the crowd of 21,832 and a waving, yelling display from Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. According to the NHL, the original call of good goal was changed because the officials decided Toews made incidental contact with Quick before the puck crossed the goal line. The league said the ruling was not reviewable, so the call on the ice remained in place. The sequence seemed to wake up the Kings while deflating the Blackhawks. Los Angeles got its first goal about a minute later, with Tanner Pearson making a terrific pass to the middle to Toffoli for his fourth of the playoffs at 4:35. “I thought we lost a little momentum there,” Quenneville said. The Kings then had a couple of chances to take the lead, but Crawford stepped up each time. He denied Kyle Clifford on a 2-on-1 break with 13:42 remaining, and stopped Marian Gaborik and Dustin Brown in rapid succession midway through the period. Crawford’s solid play bought Chicago some time to shake off the disallowed goal, and it paid off when Keith’s slap shot went off the stick of Kings forward Trevor Lewis and bounced past Quick for a 2-1 lead at 11:54. Crawford made another big save on Jeff Carter in the first minute of the third, and Toffoli had a backhander go off the outside of right post on a breakaway opportunity in the final period. The Blackhawks turned a bad roughing penalty by Kings defenseman Alec Martinez into Saad’s power-play goal with 5:14 left in the first. The Kings had a prime scoring chance with 2:42 to go in the period, but Nick Leddy tied up Richards at the end of a 2-on-1 break.

Sports Briefs Source: Timberwolves open to trading Love MINNEAPOLIS — Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press the Minnesota Timberwolves are now open to the idea of trading star forward Kevin Love if the right deal comes along. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not made any final decisions on the All-Star forward’s future in Minnesota. Love can opt out of his contract after next season, which places increasing urgency on the franchise to make a decision about trading him or trying to convince him to stay. Love has spent the first six seasons in Minnesota, but hasn’t made the playoffs. The uncertainty has complicated the team’s search for a new coach, with several big-name candidates reluctant to take the job until there is clarity on Love’s future.

Ovechkin injured at worlds MINSK, Belarus — Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin was taken to a hospital with a right leg injury Sunday after colliding with an opponent during Russia’s game against Germany at the ice hockey world championships. Ovechkin took a hit to his right knee from forward Marcus Kink midway through the third period and stayed on the ice for several minutes before he needed assistance to leave the ice. Ovechkin struggled to put weight on his right leg and did not return to the game, which Russia won 3-0. Kink was not penalized for the incident. Russia coach Oleg Znarok said he couldn’t “share any information now” about the injury, and that more details would be disclosed after Ovechkin was examined. The Capitals said in a statement their medical staff was “working with Ovechkin and Team Russia to gather additional information.”

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Pujols powers Angels past Rays runs Crow allowed in 20 relief ap- the 1960 World Series. pearances and 17 innings. Mark Teixeira had a two-run single and Brett Gardner added an RBI double as New York won the ATHLETICS 13, INDIANS 3 opener of the first single-admisCLEVELAND — Yoenis Ces- sion twinbill at Yankee Stadium pedes drove in a career-high five since 2004. Starling Marte hit a two-run runs, Brandon Moss had three homer for the Pirates in the second RBIs and Oakland completed a three-game sweep with a win over game after striking out four times in the opener. Marte, though, left slumping Cleveland. The Athletics, who have won with left hamstring tightness in nine of 10, outscored the Indians the seventh. Neil Walker and Tony Sanchez homered for Pittsburgh in 30-6 in the series. the opener. Former Yankees catcher Chris MARINERS 6, TWINS 2 Stewart had two RBIs in the second game. Fill-in closer Mark MINNEAPOLIS — Felix Her- Melancon, who broke into the big nandez pitched eight strong in- leagues with New York, pitched a nings and Robinson Cano had four perfect ninth for his sixth save. hits in Seattle’s victory over Minnesota. Hernandez (5-1) continued his BRAVES 6, CARDINALS 5 recent domination of the Twins, ST. LOUIS — Ryan Doumit giving up two runs and seven hits while striking out five and walking scored on a wild pitch and the Atone. In his past four starts against lanta Braves got two runs in the Minnesota, Hernandez has pitched ninth inning to rally past the St. 34 innings and allowed three Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Freddie Freeman started a earned runs with 30 strikeouts. TIGERS 6, RED SOX 2 ninth-inning rally with a leadoff single off St. Louis closer Trevor BOSTON — Victor Martinez RANGERS 6, BLUE JAYS 2 Rosenthal (0-2). hit a two-run homer, Torii Hunter added a solo shot and the streakARLINGTON, Texas — Mitch ing Detroit Tigers won their 11th Moreland hit a tiebreaking homer GIANTS 4, MARLINS 1 straight road game to complete a in the seventh inning, Alex Rios SAN FRANCISCO — Pablo three-game sweep of Boston. had a two-run triple and Texas It was the sixth consecutive avoided a three-game sweep with Sandoval homered for the first time in more than a month, Ryan win and 15th in 18 games for the a victory against Toronto. Tigers, who have the majors’ best Making his second straight start Vogelsong won for just the second record at 27-12. at first base with Prince Fielder time in nine starts, and San FranIan Kinsler got four hits, and sidelined by a neck strain, More- cisco salvaged a split of the fourMiguel Cabrera had three hits and land hit a line drive just over the game series. Buster Posey returned from a two RBIs as Detroit dominated the wall in right field off R.A. Dickey day off to hit a sacrifice fly, while first matchup between the teams (4-4) to break a 2-all tie. Tyler Colvin and Brandon Hicks since losing last season’s AL each hit RBI singles in a stretch of championship series to the eventual World Series champion Red ASTROS 8, WHITE SOX 2 four straight base hits with two outs in the first against Jacob Turner. Sox. HOUSTON — Matt Dominguez homered twice and had four RBIs to lead Houston past Chicago. ROYALS 8, ORIOLES 6 CUBS 4, BREWERS 2 Dominguez hit his sixth and KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex seventh homers of the season off CHICAGO — Travis Wood Gordon went 4 for 4 with a pair of lefty John Danks (3-4). Both came pitched two-hit ball for seven inthree-run homers and a career-high with Dexter Fowler on base. nings and Chicago got home runs six RBIs as Kansas City beat BalBacked by early run support, from Welington Castillo and Mike timore. Brad Peacock (1-4) allowed two Olt. Gordon connected off Ubaldo runs and five hits in 6 2-3 innings. Wood (4-4) allowed two runs Jimenez (2-5) with two outs in The Astros scored two runs or and struck out seven for the Cubs, the fifth inning. Gordon, who led fewer in six of Peacock’s previous who took two of three from the NL the Royals with 20 home runs last nine outings. Central leaders to win a series for year, had gone 134 at-bats without the second time this season. The one. YANKEES 4, PIRATES 3; left-hander walked three, all in the He homered again in his next first inning. PIRATES 5, YANKEES 3 at-bat, a three-run shot off leftNEW YORK — Josh Harrison hander Troy Patton in the seventh ROCKIES 8, PADRES 6 after Eric Hosmer walked and Bil- homered in the seventh inning to DENVER — Justin Morneau ly Butler doubled for his third hit. make up for a baserunning blunAdam Jones hit a three-run der and made a diving catch in left hit a two-run homer in the 10th inhomer off Royals reliever Aaron field that helped preserve Pitts- ning and Colorado turned the third Crow in the ninth. It was the first burgh’s first win in the Bronx since triple play in team history in its

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols hit a pair of solo homers against David Price, and Matt Shoemaker took a shutout into the seventh inning to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Sunday. Pujols drove an 0-2 pitch over the center-field fence in the first inning. The three-time NL MVP increased the Angels’ advantage to 6-2 in the seventh with his 12th homer this season and the 504th of his career, tying Eddie Murray for 25th place. Price became the 319th pitcher Pujols has homered off during the regular season. Shoemaker (2-1) was charged with a run and two hits in six-plus innings. He struck out six, five days after earning his first major league win with a 4-3 victory at Philadelphia.

Rafael Nadal by rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory Sunday to win the Italian Open for the third time — then dedicated the title to his flood-hit native Serbia by carving a heart on the clay with his racket. “This heart on the court is for you,” he told the fans in Italian during the victory celebration. “It’s also a special dedication to my country, which is suffering a lot right now. My heart is with them.” In the women’s final, Serena Williams kept the crowd from being a factor in a 6-3, 6-0 victory over 10th-seeded home favorite Sara Errani to win her third Rome title. Errani was bidding to become the first Italian to win the tournament in nearly 30 years but the top-ranked Williams quickly took control in both sets and Errani was slowed by a left thigh problem. Williams had a left thigh problem herself last week that prompted her to withdraw before her quarterfinal match at the Madrid Open but now she appears back on track for the French, which starts next Sunday. “I’m not 100 percent but I’m just kind of going on adrenaline,” the top-ranked American said.

Hornish Jr. tastes victory NEWTON, Iowa — Sam Hornish Jr. went from nearly winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series season title to losing his ride. Hornish reminded everyone Sunday that a lack of sponsorship funding is the only reason he’s not pushing for the champion again. Hornish Jr., who finished second in the Nationwide Series in 2013, beat pole-winner Ryan Blaney off a restart with 21 laps to go and hung on to win at Iowa Speedway. Blaney was second, followed by Regan Smith, Chase Elliott and Elliott Sadler in the first standalone event of the season. Hornish, piloting the No. 54 car usually driven by Kyle Busch, led 167 of 250 laps to win in second start of the year for Joe Gibbs Racing. “I got a lot of crap from people on Twitter wanting to know why I don’t have a full-time ride. But I’d rather be part-time in this car than full-time in a lot of others,” Hornish said.

Chrome might skip Belmont

IRVING, Texas — Brendon Todd won the Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a bogey-free 4-under 66 for a two-stroke victory over Mike Weir. It was the 77th career PGA Tour event for Todd. He earned $1,242,000, a two-year PGA Tour exemption and a spot next year in the Masters. Todd finished at 14-under 266. He took the lead for good with birdies at Nos. 9 and 10, and went on to become the eighth first-time winner this season. Weir, the 2003 Masters champion who won the last of his eight PGA Tour titles in 2007, finished with a 67. Charles Howell III and Marc Leishman tied for third at 10 under.

BALTIMORE — California Chrome might abandon his Triple Crown bid if New York officials do not allow the colt to wear a nasal strip in the Belmont Stakes. Trainer Art Sherman made no threats about the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner passing on a chance to become horse racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner, but he suggested it was a possibility. “I’d have to leave it up to the owners,’’ he said Sunday. ‘’I know they’ll be upset.’’ Neither the New York State Gaming Commission nor the New York Racing Association stewards has received a request to use nasal strips in the Belmont on June 7. “If a request to use nasal strips is made, the deDjokovic topples Nadal cision on whether to permit them or not will be ROME — Novak Djokovic is going to the fully evaluated and determined by the stewards,’’ French Open with a big clay-court victory in his Gaming Commission spokesman Lee Park said pocket. And a heavy heart. Sunday. — The Associated Press Djokovic extended his recent dominance over C

win over San Diego. After Carlos Gonzalez singled earlier in the inning, Morneau lined a 3-2 fastball from Dale Thayer (2-2) to straightaway center. He was mobbed at home by his teammates. It was the second walkoff homer for Colorado this season. Nick Masset (1-0) pitched a perfect 10th for his first win with Colorado. LaTroy Hawkins blew his first save of the season in the ninth as he surrendered a tying two-run homer to Everth Cabrera.

DIAMONDBACKS 5, DODGERS 3 PHOENIX — Cody Ross hit his first home run of the year, Eric Chavez went deep for the second consecutive day and Arizona won a home series for the first time this season. After setting a team record for runs Saturday night in an 18-5 rout, the Diamondbacks broke a 3-all tie with Chavez’s soaring, two-run shot off Dan Haren (5-2) in the fifth inning.

PHILLIES 8, REDS 3 PHILADELPHIA — Cody Asche, Jimmy Rollins, Wil Nieves and Marlon Byrd all homered to power Philadelphia’s victory. Cliff Lee (4-4) struck out three in 6 2-3 innings for his first home victory of the season. Cincinnati’s Devin Mesoraco had a career-high four hits, including two doubles, and an RBI. The Reds again played without the injured Joey Votto, who remained in Cincinnati during the three-game series with a strained quad.

NATIONALS 6, METS 3 WASHINGTON — Wilson Ramos drove in four runs and Ian Desmond homered to help Jordan Zimmermann earn his first win in three starts for Washington. Desmond’s solo shot tied the score in the second inning and Ramos’ two-run double in the third put the Nationals ahead for good. The catcher drove in two more with a bases-loaded single in the fifth off starter Zack Wheeler (1-4), staking Washington to a 5-1 lead. Zimmermann (3-1) allowed three runs and eight hits in six innings hours after Washington put left-hander Gio Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

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culture oysters in the state, including 26 in Southeast Alaska and 22 in Southcentral. Most geoduck and littleneck clam cultures are in Southeast. Most permitted farms in Alaska produce Pacific oysters, mussels, littleneck clams and geoduck clams. Sea urchins, kelps, sea cucumbers, razor clams and scallops are also permitted by the state, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. For oysters, the process works like this: farmers buy thousands of young, tiny oysters called “spat.” (Kake’s farm got its seed from Haa Aaní.) The spat grow in stacked trays submerged in the ocean. When they’re ready, the farmers scrape the oysters off the trays and tumble them in a mechanized, rotating metal cylinder that breaks off the edges of the shells, allowing the oysters to grow deeper — more oyster, less shell. (Another technique, which more and more farms are using, is to grow the young oysters in a tidal flat, allowing the action of the waves to do the initial tumbling.) The tumbled oysters go back into the ocean to grow until harvest. Farmers grow oysters in stacked rafts, inspecting the oysters and cleaning the rafts every so often until they’re ready for sale. A farm running at full tilt is usually growing a few million oysters. The farm outside Kake is a project of the Organized Village of Kake and funded through a federal grant. After their apprenticeship, the farmers could get loans to start their own farms. After checking young oysters at the workshop, Rodger Painter, a long-time mariculturist and oyster farmer working with Kake and its apprentices, said growth from spat placed in September of last year is better than he expected. Some more than doubled their size in one growing season. He also said there’s a lot more to oyster farming, how-

ever, than shell growth. There are also more opportunities. “Shellfish aquaculture is more than farming,” LaRonde said. “It’s sales, marketing, purchasing, nursery culture, transportation, gear sales, enhancement, tourism — a lot of things are associated with this aquaculture enterprise that expand opportunities.”

Jobs Reliable jobs in rural Southeast Alaska can be hard to come by. Hoonah Indian Association’s Natural Resources Director, John Hillman, was working in the Southeast Alaska timber industry and had to move to the Lower 48 when it slowed. “I was forced to move down South and work down there,” he said. “(Oyster farming) is part of the reason that brought me back.” Oysters also brought at least one of Kake’s apprentices back to the town. Allen Davis, originally from Kake, was living in Juneau and out of construction work (he’d also worked in mining and timber) when he heard about the opportunity to apprentice at the farm and move home. Last spring, he did. He also helped build the floats and the farm itself. Apprentice Kevin Martin said the opportunity to work on a community farm in Kake “just sounded interesting.” Martin worked at Kake’s salmon hatchery for 14 years, but that hatchery will soon close, a victim of regional economics. Apprentice Hank Copsey said he thought the farm was “a good business opportunity.” “I’ve been working with OVK (the Organized Village of Kake) for four years,” he said. “I wanted to get into (oyster farming). I got a chance this time and jumped in.” Apprentice Jacob Shaquanie worked with Tom Henderson, who owns a private farm outside Kake, for two years. Part of what the workshop aimed to accomplish was help with developing a local workforce. “The whole purpose is rural

economic development,” Marcus said. In addition to the jobs on the farm, Hillman anticipates jobs in marketing, packing, and other aspects of the business. He also anticipates oyster bars in Hoonah. “It’s just an excellent opportunity,” he said. “There were 150,000 tourists walking off the ships last year (in Hoonah). ... That’s a lot of people, and a lot of them like oysters.”

Marketability, Developments LaRonde is always looking for ways to make oyster farming more viable in the 49th state. Alaskan oyster farmers frequently test new techniques he uncovers through research. One tip he picked up from an oyster farmer in Washington was to grow oysters for their first year on a tidal flat, not in the water. The natural movement of the water on land cuts labor costs, as the oysters don’t have to be tumbled. “This essentially removes a year of labor,” he said. The technique, he said, is “spreading like wildfire.” Through crossbreeding, LaRonde has also helped speed the time to harvest. In 1991, that was four years. Now, it’s between 1 ½ and 2 ½ years, depending on the oyster, he said. LaRonde, like many of the workshop’s oyster farming advocates, believe the industry should do as much business as possible in Southeast Alaska. “It just makes sense to keep all that money here,” he said. Alaskan oysters are also marketable as higher quality than more southernly oysters, workshop attendees said. Because Alaska waters are too cold for oysters to reproduce, they retain some of the sugars they would otherwise use in spawning, making them a little sweeter. They can also be harvested year-round, and there’s no danger of them becoming an invasive species. They’re also higher in unsaturated fatty acids like Omega 3s than oysters raised in warmer waters, LaRonde said. According to federal law, Painter said, everyone who sells shellfish to consumers

must know where that shellfish came from. Oysters are generally sold at a price of between $5 and $15 per dozen, he said. Reputation and business relationships with buyers are paramount in the determination of that price. Most Alaskans are familiar with a bumper sticker that says “Friends don’t let friends eat farmed fish.” Farmed oysters are different. Because they’re filter feeders, they actually clean the water around them, and there’s none of the concentrated waste found at a salmon farm.

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Bill Wolfe Jr., an apprentice at Hoonah’s soon-to-be oyster farm; Rodger Painter, aquaculture specialist and a longtime shellfish farmer; and John Hillman, Hoonah Indian AssociaChallenges tion’s Director of Natural Resources, look over oysters pulled Oyster farming, however, from the Kake nursery on May 1.

isn’t all pearls. It can be laborintensive. “You have to work your gear all the time during the growing season,” Painter said. With around 3 million oysters in a farm, “If you’re handling them once a month, it ends up being a lot of work no matter how efficient you are.” Oysters were first brought to Alaska in the 1900s. The industry failed in the 1960s and restarted in the 1970s, LaRonde said. Backers of the modern revival are hopeful that technological developments, advances in farming techniques, and teamwork will help make it more successful now. The last step before sale is sending oysters to Anchorage to be tested for paralytic shellfish poisoning, or the algae that causes it. If any of the oysters at a farm test positive, all go back in the ocean until they filter themselves clean (something validated by additional tests). The longer a farm goes without a PSP problem, however, the less frequent tests become. Though Alaska’s issues with PSP are complicated, Painter said it tends to be a very localized problem. Another challenge is ocean acidification. Acidification is caused when carbon dioxide from air pollution is absorbed by the ocean, creating carbolic acid. That chemical reaction makes the ocean more acidic, creating conditions that can eat away at the shells of crabs, lobster and shellfish. Acidification is a growing concern that will

have major effects for anyone connected with the ocean or its bounty. For the last three years, Painter said, he’s only been able to order half the oyster seed he’s wanted to, something he said will eventually be “a major hit” on revenue. “It’s like being a fisherman and having your boat broken,” he said. “(Acidification) should be a major concern for everybody ... the impacts go far beyond oysters.” It hasn’t yet directly impacted Southeast Alaska, he said. “We haven’t seen the effects yet up here, but we know it’s going to hit us sooner or later,” he said. “If we (humans) stop everything bad that we’re doing ... it’s still going to be a problem. Where are we if the oceans die?”

Future Part of what will make the shellfish farming industry viable, LaRonde said, is teamwork. Collocating labor or data collection equipment helps to reduce costs, for example. An “intensively developed” local industry, rather than discrete farms in different locations, makes it viable. “It doesn’t’ make sense ... to be by yourself, financially,” he said. Another key effort is recruiting younger farmers. “It’s a community-based project, and that’s what this

whole thing is about,” he said. “The need to touch everybody from ‘k’ to gray.” LaRonde calls Alaska oysters “a premium product in a pristine environment.” “It’s just remarkable,” he said. “Shellfish farming has a lot of opportunity here.” HIA received its farming permit at the end of April. Hillman said they plan to construct their floats and have 600,000 seeds in the water in Port Frederick Bay by the end of June. By the time the farm is running at full pace, they’ll have about 3 million oysters in the water. Hillman is also hopeful that Hoonah could start a project of its own, benefiting from its proximity to Juneau and favorable shipping. “This is a sustainable industry that provides a lot of benefits,” Marcus said. Kake Tribal executive director Gary Williams said OVK’s farm is “an impressive accomplishment.” “We’re hopeful that when folks see the success, they’ll want to jump on (board),” he said. “We’re always looking for more partners,” Marcus said. “The whole idea is it’s a publicprivate partnership.” “We’ve all got to be a team,” Hillman said. “Team players of Southeast.” Marcus said the Southeast Soil and Water District’s workshop is the first in a series. Future workshops will focus more on techniques.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

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School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley Street in Soldotna (unless otherwise noted). For more information, call 907-714-8888 or visit http://www. kpbsd.k12.ak.us/board.aspx?id=28035. The agenda and packet items are posted on Wednesday afternoon prior to the date of the Board Meeting. Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate at School Board meetings should contact Debbie Tressler at 907-714-8836 or email dtressleratkpbsd.k12. ak.us no later than three business days before the meeting date. The board will meet: June 2; June 3 (Board Planning Session). Photos by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion

Summer break approaching The last day of school for students is May 21. The last day for teachers is May 22

Rilee Erickson and Andi Hiler enjoy the lunch provided for the winners of this year’s Reading Counts program May 9 at Soldotna Elementary school.

Rewarding readers

Career and Tech training offered

KPBSD Career and Tech Department is offering free after school academies to train students in the Welding, Construction and Medical Field. There will be a summer construction academy at the Workforce Development Center (located behind KCHS). Students will be constructing a greenhouse and a shed. Class days will be May 28-30 and June 2-6 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Also offered this summer is an Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) academy. This academy will take place at Nikiski High School from June 4-25, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This course will cover all areas required to receive certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. The last week of class will be for review and the final exam. If you pass the exam you’ll receive your certification and an ETT patch. Any high school student is able to participate in any of our academies. If a student successfully completes the 60 hour academy they will receive a ∏ practical art credit. To sign up students can see their counselor, call Debbie Pearson at 283-2145 or go to http://onestop.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/ Funding for the Alaska Construction Academies comes from a grant from the Ak Dept of Labor and Workforce Development, The Ak Dept of Commerce and Economic Development and The AK Youth First Program.

Soldotna Elementary School improves reading levels

Connections Home-school Here are some upcoming dates that may be of interest to you: Semester reports are due Monday — please submit promptly by Monday. Our staff leaves for the summer and we need to have all reports/grades entered. We are enrolling students next year and our Soldotna office is open during the summer. Call 714-8880 today for an appointment to enroll for next year if you haven’t enrolled yet. Connections graduation will be Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Soldotna High School auditorium. In preparation for next school year we’d like to see if there are any parents who would be interested in coordinating activities or field trips. Please let us know if you would be interested in helping put together some activities for the students. Seniors — Please turn in grades as soon as possible. We hope everyone had a great school year and we wish you a safe and fun summer!

Kaleidoscope School Of Arts and Science n Monday — 6 a.m.-6 p.m. 5th and 6th graders are going to Seward for a trip with Kenai Fjords. Please have your student at the school no later than 6 a.m. with the following supplies: cold lunch, snacks, water/juice in plastic bottles, winter coat, rain pants, hat and gloves. Please, no pop or energy drinks.; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 3rd and 4th graders will be walking to the Visitor Center and Kenai Library. Please make sure your child has the right gear for walking, a cold lunch, snack, water/juice in plastic bottle. n Tuesday — 9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 1st and 2nd graders will be going to the Nikiski Pool. All students will need appropriate swim wear, towel, sack lunch, snack and a water/ juice in plastic bottle.; 5:30 p.m. 5th and 6th graders will be camping out at the park; 7-7:30 p.m. Celebration for the Graduating 6th graders n Wednesday — Last day of school; 5th and 6th graders will be coming back from their camp out. Parents are asked to pick up camping stuff up from park at 9:30 a.m.; Beach Day-Kaleidoscope kitchen will be closed. Please send in cold lunch, no microwaves will be available. Reminders n The Life Skill we are focusing on this week is Friendship: To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring. n Mark your calendars for August 18 at 4 p.m. is the APC meeting in the library; 5 p.m. is Meet the Teacher; 6 p.m. is the Back to School BBQ.

Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Mr. Daniels would just like to say thank you to his parent volunteers and others that have supported the class this year. We have had a fun year full of learning. Mr. Daniels says that most important one thing you can do this summer to keep your skills sharp for next year is read, read, read! Be safe around water, campfires, and roads this summer. The 6th grade Continuation Ceremony will be Monday at 6 p.m. in the K-Beach Gym. Students should be at the school by 5:45 p.m. Parent volunteers have planned the evening’s agenda. The theme chosen by the students for this year is “At See SCHOOLS, page B-2

Debbie Adamson bought bags of books for each of the winners of this year’s Reading Counts program on May 9 at Soldotna Elementary School. By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

Trent Boots walked straight to the fiction section directly beneath the inflated solar system hanging from the ceiling. “The Penderwicks at Point Mouette” by Jeanne Birdsall is Boot’s favorite book. He’s memorized exactly where the series is organized in the Soldotna Elementary School library. “I’ve really liked reading,” Boots said. “It lets you explore a new place and you don’t even need to get an airplane.” Boots said the major reason he started reading so much was so he could ride in a fire truck at the end of the year. Boots is one of the eight students that won the Reading Counts awards this spring and was rewarded on May 9. Librarian Debbie Adamson introduced the national program at

Soldotna Elementary four years ago. writing and spelling,” Boots said. “I read the Adamson coordinated with the Soldotna words and they get caught in my brain and I Fire Department who now volunteers rides can spell more.” for the year’s winners, to come up with a way Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, handed to reward the students for reading more. medals to each of the students. Misty GarRilee Erickson would come into get a diner said her favorite book “Stay out of the new book up to twice a day Adamson said. Basement” was part of the “Goosebumps” She would often find herself asking, “Rilee series by R.L. Stine. weren’t you just here?” Gardiner said her favorite books had big After a student reads a book, she or he will plot twists and surprises. She said she was take a Reading Counts quiz. Their name is taken aback but excited she won. entered into a drawing for the chance to ride Adamson said the program is set up so the fire truck each time they pass. even slower readers have the same chance Boots reads red dot books, which is the as faster ones. Each teacher develops unique most advanced reading level, higher than plans for each individual student. blue and yellow dots. Each book read is also “It brings such meaning to life to see the worth a number of points dependent on its students become fabulous members of socilevel of difficulty. ety and such fabulous adults,” Adamson said. Josh Pieh received the Principal’s Award She had also prepared a pizza lunch for the for having the most points in the school. A students in the library. tarnished paw-shaped medal hung from his Sitting around a child-sized round table neck, clanging against the circular one he and between shelves filled with books, Micciche his fellow winners received. asked the winners how they would be spend“My favorite series is ‘Ranger’s Appren- ing their summer. tice,’” Pieh said. Among the answers were fishing and “Mine’s between ‘The Maze Runner’ and reading. ‘Ranger’s Apprentice,’” Colton Sorhus said. “Well, should I order them?” Adamson Kelly Sullivan can be reached at kelly. said, and walked over to the desk at the front sullivan@peninsulaclarion.com of the library to write it down. Adamson said more than 55,000 books have Reading Counts quizzes, so students have many choices outside of the school. The second and third grade students now have 100 percent involvement in the program. The program doesn’t only help students improve their reading skills, but writing as well, which affects other areas of study, Ad- Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, sits with the winners during lunch on May 9 at Soldotna Elementary School and asks them amson said. “It helped my if they will continue reading over the summer.

A successful KPC graduate speaks out Dagmar Mayer, a recent KPC graduate who walked in the college’s May 8 commencement ceremony, recently shared her feelings about her college experience with KPC’s advancement office. “I am graduating with my Master’s Degree in Social Work. I can’t believe that this is the third time I will walk across the stage to get a degree! I know I couldn’t have done it without my family, community and KPC. I am so proud to have gotten my start at KPC and feel truly honored to have had teachers who encouraged me along the way, often seeing potential in me that I didn’t know was there. As a non-traditional student, I know it’s never too late to start the journey of learning and self-discovery, regardless of one’s background and origin or native language.” The Kenai Peninsula College community is very proud of Dagmar and the rest of the class of 2014. Congratulations, graduates!

cation, students simply need to log on to their student account on uaonline.alaska. enai eninsula edu, click on the “Student Services & Account Information” tab, click on “Campus ollege Housing and Dining,” navigate to “KPC Housing” and select “ApplyOnline.” A round C ampus KPC Residence Life is happy to assist community to take part in their shared 50th students with the application process. Call anniversary celebration from 4-7 p.m. on 262-0256 or e-mail reslife@kpc.alaska. Aug. 14 at the Kenai River Campus in Sol- edu for assistance. dotna. Celebration plans include a free barbecue, live entertainment, a variety of pre- KPC summer semester update sentations, historical photo displays, tours The spring semester has wrapped up and and lots of activities for the kids. Get the family together and join KPC, KPB and now it’s time to dive into summer courses. KPBSD for this exciting event! Thanks to KPC’s summer semester is broken down the several organizations that have gener- into two five-week sessions. The first sesously offered critical sponsorship for the sion of the semester begins on May 19 and event including the Peninsula Clarion, Tes- will end on June 23; the second session beoro Alaska, KSRM Radio Group, KWAVE/ gins on June 25 and will end on Aug. 2. Tuition and fees for the summer semester KBAY and Turquoise Broadcasting. must be paid before June 23 or a $125 late will be assessed. If not paid before July Apply for fall semester student fee 21, another $175 late fee will be assessed. KPC invites community to 50th housing at KPC KPC’s Kenai River Campus will be open anniversary celebration Become a part of KPC’s growing resi- from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friin August dence life community; apply for student day, and will be closed on weekends this summer. Please note that KPC will be Kenai Peninsula College, the Kenai housing today! KPC students can now closed on May 26 in observance of MePeninsula Borough and the Kenai Pen- complete their fall 2014 student housing morial Day as well as July 3-4 for summer insula Borough School District invite the application online. To complete an appli- recess.

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Nikiski North Star Elementary

n Monday — is fifth grade promotion at 9:15 “At the Beach”. Suggested attire is sundresses, a.m. This event will be held in the school gym. Awards will be handed out and there will be a reT-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, and flip-flops. ception for our departing students. The public is invited to attend and share in their special day. Kenai Central High n Tuesday — Pre-K graduation and recepn Tuesday — 6 p.m. is Kenai Central High tion in the gym at 9:30 a.m.; NNS talent show at School’s annual Awards Night Ceremony to 1:30 p.m.; if you need more information, please recognize our students’ academic success. The call the office at 776-2600. n Wednesday — last day of school for stuAwards Ceremony will be held in the Renee’ C Henderson Auditorium. If you have any ques- dents. There will be an awards assembly in the tions, please contact Patti Lawyer at the KCHS morning, followed by an all school picnic. We welcome all NNS families to come and enjoy Counselors Center. n Wednesday — Congratulations to all of the our end of the year barbecue! We would like to wish all of our families a seniors. Graduation practice is at 7:45 a.m. All seniors that are panning on walking during the wonderful and safe summer. See you in August! ceremony later that evening need to be at practice that morning. The Graduation Ceremony Redoubt Elementary will start at 6:30 p.m. that night in the Renee’ C Band Instruments - Students that rented or Henderson Auditorium. The 2013/2014 school year is coming to an borrowed band instruments from the school need end. Thank you students and staff for making to return them to the school this week before this year at KCHS, GREAT. The bell schedule summer break. Redoubt Library books need to be returned to will be different this week to accommodate the the school library. All library books need to be students that are taking finals. n Saturday — “Swing Into Summer” with returned to the school before summer break. Field Day volunteers are needed for the last the KCHS Jazz Band and the Lyon’s Pride Jazz Band from 8-11 p.m. at the KCHS Auditorium. day of school on Wednesday. If you have comLive swing dance with two jazz bands! Tickets pleted the volunteer registration with the school district and would like to help with our school are $10 per person; available at the door. wide picnic and or Field Day please contact the n Monday — Finals 1,4,6 Morning Announcements — 7:40-7:45 a.m. school office at 260-4300. School Picnic – students are asked to bring in 2nd periods — 7:45-9:35 a.m. (110 minutes) $2 for the school picnic the last day of school. Break — 9:35-9:50 a.m. (15 minutes) 4th periods — 9:50-11:40 a.m. (110 minutes) Hotdogs, chips, cookies and a drink will be Lunch — 11:40 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (45 min- served at the picnic lunch. Parents are welcome to join us for the picnic. Please notify the school utes) 6th periods — 12:25-2:15 p.m. (110 min- office if you plan to join your child for lunch so that we order enough hotdogs for everyone. utes) Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of n Tuesday — Finals 2,5,7 school. If you are still interested in purchasing Morning Announcements 7:40-7:45 a.m. a yearbook please contact the school office, we 1st periods 7:45-9:35 a.m. (110 minutes) have a few extra. Break 9:35-9:50 a.m. (15 minutes) Redoubt’s Third Annual Summer Reading 3rd periods 9:50-11:40 a.m. (110 minutes) program sponsored by Soldotna Rotary is gearLunch 11:40 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (45 minutes) ing up. Add reading to your summer activities. 4th periods 12:25-2:15 p.m. (110 minutes) Join us in Redoubt’s summer 2014 reading pron Wednesday — Last Day of School gram. Reading calendars will be sent home to 1st Period — 7:45-8:23 a.m. (38 minutes) keep track of all those summer reading minutes. 2nd Period — 8:28-9:06 a.m. (38 minutes) Prizes will be awarded in the fall. 3rd Period — 9:11-9:49 a.m. (38 minutes) After 16 years of teaching and promoting Locker Cleaning — 9:49-10:14 a.m. (25 minmusic in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School utes) 4th Period — 10:19-10:57 a.m. (38 minutes) District, Sue Biggs, band teacher, musician and 5th Period — 11:02-11:40 a.m. (38 minutes) music teacher at Redoubt Elementary, is retiring. 6th Period — 11:45 a.m.-12:23 p.m. (38 min- The students and staff at Redoubt would like to congratulate Mrs. Biggs on her recent retirement. utes) Lunch (BBQ on front lawn if nice, BBQ in Thank you for filling our school with the gift and joy of music. You will be greatly missed. cafeteria if rainy) 12:23-1 p.m. “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to Activities — 1-2:15 p.m. the mind, flight to the imaginationand life to everything.” -Plato Kenai Middle n Monday — Science Day from 9-11:30 a.m. Mini courses will be held today and Tuesday 6th grade – toothpick bridges in the gym, 5th with the last day of school on Wednesday. There grade – rockets outside, 4th grade – Egg Drop will be an awards assembly and a lunch BBQ for in the gym n Tuesday — Beach Day Grades 4 – 6 all students. n Wednesday — last day of school — Stu4.0 Honor Roll for the 2013/2014 year is as follows: 8th Grade – Ithaca BergHoltz, Riana dent Awards in the gym for Grades 4-6 at 9 a.m., Boonstra, Karl Danielson, Dareena Doyle, Bren- Grades 1-3 at 10 a.m.,Kindergarten awards will na Eubank,Brittany Gilman, Jian Hayes, Devynn be presented in their classrooms.; Picnic Lunch Heath, Maria Maes, Jakeb O’Brien, Alisa Posey- cost is $2 per student. Picnic will be at regular Schave, Raleigh Van Natta; 7th Grade – Derek lunch times.; Field Day from 1–3 p.m. – volunBrown, Brittany Burcham, Jaycie Calvert, Pau- teers are needed to help with this fun event. Last week’s Box Tops for Education winners lynne Catacutan, Kiera Duby, Connor Felchle, Sarah Foutty, Maddison Galloway, Faith Ivy, were Taylor Estes, Josiah Burton, Micah Porter Kyaran Matturro, Travis McKinley, William and Lydia Fidai. Keep turning those Box Tops Morrow, Molly Nusbaum, Emily Olson, Delbri- for Education. Don’t forget to collect them duran Parfitt, Raven Patrick, Damien Redder, Maria ing the summer. Boys and Girls Club after school program at Salzetti, Brooke Satathite; 6th Grade – Candice Bowers, Elizabeth Hanson, Chelsea Plagge, Redoubt will close Wednesday and re-open June 2 for the summer. Kassandra Renfrow, Mekhai Rich Congratulations to all of our Redoubt students Perfect Attendance Awards for the school year go to: Alden Bookey, Derek Brown, Ashley for being Safe, Respectful and Responsible this Hamilton, Alisa Posey-Shave, Yareth Santana, school year. Have a wonderful summer. Ning Wangnoi, Jarrett Wilson. Congratulations to our character-counts win- Skyview High ners last week: Kylan Lakshas and Kiera Duby! The boys Track and Field team tied with HomGreat job ladies! er for 2nd place at Boroughs; Hallie Landess Have a great summer! finished 3rd in the 100; Micah Hilbish finished 1st in the 400; Coltin Yancey placed 3rd; Micah Mountain View Elementary was 3rd in the 800; Daniel Shuler was 3rd in Please check the Lost and Found outside the the 3200; Logan Hemphill, Coltin Yancey, Sky school office before the end of the school year. Schlung and Micah Hilbish won the 1600 relay. The boys’ soccer team beat Houston 2-0 There are a lot of coats, hats, and gloves just Tuesday — Skyview Graduation at the Sports waiting to be claimed. Wednesday is the last day of school. Students Center at 7 p.m. Finals Week Bell Schedule will be participating in field day activities. We n Monday will be having a picnic for the students with 7:50–8:45 a.m. — Advisory (Review Time) chips, cookies, and juice provided by the PTA 8:50-10:25 a.m. — 1st period Final and hot dogs being provided & cooked by the 10:25-10:35 a.m. — Break Kenai Moose Lodge. 10:40 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — 4th period Final Please try to repay borrowed lunch money be12:15-12:45 p.m. — Lunch fore school is out. There will no more borrowing 12:50-2:26 p.m. — 6th period Final from the lunch fund this last week of school. n Tuesday 7:50-8: 45 a.m. — Advisory (Review Time) Nikiski Middle-High 8:50-10:25 a.m. — 2nd period Final 10:25-10:35 a.m. — Break After multiple hours of combing resumes, 10:40 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — 5th period Final interviewing, and checking references, Nikiski 12:15-12:45 p.m. — Lunch Middle High School will have four new certi12:50–2:26 p.m. — 7th period Final fied staff members for the 2014-15 school year n Wednesday and two other additions from around the district. 7:50-8:25 a.m. — 1st period The new additions are: Megan Fowler: intensive 8:30–9:05 a.m. — 2nd period needs; Jennifer Hornung: 6th grade math/sci9:10-9:45 a.m. — 4th period ence; Darren Zibell: HS SS/LA; Barry Hartman: 9:50-10:25 a.m. — 5th period welding/CTE; Nicole Gaunt: full time counselor; 10:30-11:05 a.m. — 6th period Gary Wertz: half-time counselor. Welcome new 11:10 a.m.-noon — 7th period staff members, we look forward to having you noon–2:26 p.m. — Lunch and activities on board for 2014-15!! Upcoming Dates: n Monday–Tuesday — Middle School Soldotna Elementary Campout at Hidden Lake May 9, was our Reading Counts Contest Celn Tuesday — Graduation at 7 p.m. n Thursday–Saturday — Region Soccer at ebration, and did we have fun! First, our assembly was very exciting. The Grand Prize Winners Palmer High School n Friday—Saturday — State Track at Dia- received pins from Senator Micciche, along with their reading certificates. Mrs. Diamond, our mond High School Principal, awarded their reading medals which Seniors: n Monday — Seniors official last day of the kids wore with pride for their photographs. Then the winners were escorted onto a fire truck school n Tuesday — Walk practice in the gym fol- for a ride around town. When the students relowed by a BBQ lunch at 8 a.m.; Graduation at 7 turned to school, they had a lovely lunch in the library with Mrs. Diamond, Senator Micciche, p.m.; After Grad party at 9 p.m.–midnight n Wednesday — Seniors vs. Staff softball and their faithful friend and librarian, Mrs. AdC

amson. Our menu consisted of Bub’s pizza, a fabulous salad (if I do say so myself), soda, and cake which had vanilla mousse filling. These students also received a “Paws” book bag full of books at their reading levels. Many prizes had been awarded during the 16 week contest for the students who earned the most points in their classrooms. This reading program and contest increase reading speed, comprehension, and provide recognition for their determination. Besides, we enjoyed the entire 16 weeks. What a wonderful way to discover the fun of reading! Our thanks to Chief Perkins of CES and Senator Micciche for their time and efforts in helping to make this a memorable experience for our students and staff. You have made a memory they will have forever. Also a heart-felt thank you to the Peninsula Clarion for covering our reading story. Please make sure all your child’s library books are returned to the school as soon as possible. We need to have those books returned or paid for immediately so the shelves in the library will be full again. This summer the library gets new carpet, but before that happens all the shelving units have to be wrapped and moved out of the library to make space for the work to be done. Awards Assembly coming up on Tuesday in the gym. The 6th grade graduation will follow the assembly. Please come and help us celebrate the hard work these students have completed. Congratulations to Fisher Kennamer who won the box top drawing last week! Our Wolf mascot has a name, finally! Thanks to our PTA (once again) for providing our school with a mascot costume. After the students came up with some amazing names, the staff came up with four favorite choices. The students selected one name from that list. At this time… we would like to announce the winner…of the Mascot contest…Timber! The name Timber entered into the contest by Mr. Coen Braxling from Miss Smith’s class. He will be receiving a pizza lunch along with two of his friends. Congrats, Coen! Read S’more is our summer reading program which will be starting the first day of summer break. Calendars were sent home last week for your child to record his/her reading minutes, and that calendar needs to be returned to school the first week we’re back. Students reading at least 5 minutes a day or 150 minutes a month will receive a bookmark, certificate, and a book. If they read 300 minutes or more a month, or just 10 minutes a day, they will receive those three items plus a cool T-shirt. It’s so worth it, besides we know how much fun it is to get lost in a great book! All grade levels, staff and family members are invited to the SOEL PTA-sponsored picnic on the last day of school, Wednesday. We are asking for the following donations from the different classes: Kinders – pkg. popsicles; First – Juice boxes; Second – pkg. popsicles; Third – Hot dog buns; Fourth – Hot dog buns; Fifth – Hot dog buns; Sixth – Hot Dogs. Please have donations at school on Monday. Thank you for your support!! Thank you PTA and parents! For all the wonderful staff treats, flowers, and surprises last week. What a fun week for us! Thank you also for your support of our teachers and staff at Soldotna Elementary, and for supporting your child’s learning through not only this entire year, but each year they are here with us!

Soldotna High Thank you to Stephanie Cox, Maureen Mokracek, Kita Wilcher, and Soldotna High School students for helping with this year’s Cinderella’s Closet. We provided items for students at KCHS, Soldotna High, Nikiski High, CIA, Skyview High, and RCA. We also were able to donate items to community members in need through Frontier Community Services and Hope for their prom. Our total numbers for this year…54 people were provided dresses and other items. We are at 396 young ladies receiving items in 4 years!!!! Donations are taken during the school year of dresses, shoes, and accessories. Thank you again for helping get the word out on both collecting donations and letting students know. We will see you in the spring! Yearbook: 2014 Soldotna High School yearbooks will be available for pickup during the last week of school prior to graduation. We have a limited number of extra copies if you haven’t purchased yours yet. The yearbook class is working on a spring event insert for this year’s yearbook. The insert will include all spring sports, prom and graduation. If you are interested in a copy of the insert, they are on sale at the Soldotna High School front office or at the distribution event for $10. Inserts will be available at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year for pickup or will be mailed to graduated seniors upon request. Looking Ahead to Next Year: Families of incoming seniors (class of 2015) are being offered a 10 percent discount on senior recognition ads if they are purchased before June 1, 2014. Next year’s recognition ad prices will be: $275 for a full page, $200 for a half page, $100 for a quarter page and $60 for a business card size. Recognition ads can be purchased at the Soldotna High School office or by emailing Mrs. McGlothen at kmcglothen@kpbsd.k12. ak.us. 2015 Senior portraits will be required to be head and shoulders portrait with a resolution of at least 300 dpi and are due no later than Oct. 1. We can take either digital or physical copies of photos. Kelly Reilly Photography Studio (907-283-7757) and W.E. Photography (907-947-4282) both do a great job with senior portraits and can be reached at. Thank you for your support. Robotics: Do you plan to become an engineer after school? Do you like building or tinkering? Do you want to do something creative and fun? Do you need some scholarships next year? 2014/15 Soldotna High School Robotics Club will have an informational meeting in room 76 on Thursday from 10 a.m.–noon. If you are interested in helping with the club, please attend to get more information. We had a very successful year this year and look forward to combining the two schools into one dy-

namic club next year. Students eligible for the club need to be ages 14-18 during the 2014 year and have transportation to all meetings. Meeting times to be determined based on student availability. I have approximately 15 spaces available. Commitment outside of club meetings will include three overnight tournament trips to Anchorage and the monthly Kids Camp fundraisers. More information about the FIRST family of programs is available at www.usfirst. org. If you can’t attend the meeting, but would still like to be part of the club you can email Mrs. McGlothen at kmcglothen@kpbsd.k12. ak.us. A huge thank you to our sponsors this year for all your help: Amy and Andy Mitzel, NW Customs, Frosos Restaurant, Sweeny’s, Trust Worthy Hardware, Big Dog Automotive, Bub’s Pizza, & Buckets Restaurant. We couldn’t have been as successful without your assistance. The club is actively looking for both sponsors and mentors for next year. We will continue to have kids camps next year as a major part of our fundraising. We are taking registrations for any month during the 2014/14 school year. We will offer two camps: Lego Adventures for ages 6-9 and Lego Robotics for ages 10-14. If you are interested in preregistering your student, please email Mrs. McGlothen at kmcglothen@kpbsd.k12.ak.us. Camps will be held on the third Saturday (August-April) each month from 1pm-3pm and cost $35/month or $300 for all nine sessions. Summer weeklong kids camps will be held during the week of July 21-25 and August 4-8 from 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost for the each camp is $125. To register please email Mrs. McGlothen at kmcglothen@kpbsd.k12.ak.us. The track/football area/field is closed until further notice. No cars will be allowed in the area. The utility road between SOHI and SMS will be closed to all traffic! Graduation is Monday at 7 p.m. at the Sports Center. Higher Expectations Greater Success Parent Guide (Alaska Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics) is now available at the front office. Alaska’s standards in English and math set high expectations for students from kindergarten to grade 12. Students who meet these goals will be ready for success after high school-whether it is in the military, on the job, or in a union apprenticeship, technical school, or college. Your schools will decide how to meet the standards through a local curriculum and teaching methods that respect your community’s cultures.

Soldotna Middle Team Spartan – Last week of School! n Monday — Yearbook Assembly n Tuesday — Student Checkout – 7th and 8th Grade n Wednesday — Last Day of School for Students! Celebration of Academic Achievement for 8th Grade Students in the SMS large gym at 8 a.m. reception to follow in the SMS small gym. Parents, family, and friends are invited to attend.; 8th Grade Talent Show in the SMS large gym at 9 a.m.; Lunch provided for all students and staff at noon; Field Day Activities at 1 p.m. All outstanding fees and library materials are due! Please contact Mrs. Kircher at 2602500 with any questions or concerns. Congratulations April May Students of the Month! American History – Emily Noblin, Farra Waldrip; World History – Amanda McGlothen; Science – Carsen Brown, Kristina Bybee, Kealey Hendricks, Jaela Hubbard, Anthony Kitson, Bryan Parazoo, Kayli Smith, Andrew Winslow; Language Arts – Trinity Bower, Sharon Childsdress White, Madelyn Miles, Logan Smith, Jaida Sturman, Selene Williams, Keeley Withrow; Reading – Cody Hemphill, Isaiah Thomas, Benjamin Van Hoose; Health – Asia Angeles Hanson, Carsen Brown, Wyatt Denna, Thomas Wells; Physical Education – Garrett Cadwalader, Samantha Denbrock, Brett Fullenwider, Christian Hames, Shelby Hardy, Travis Howell; Algebra – Selby Hill; Math – Sharon Childsdress White, Titan Farrell, Angel Joseph Matumeak, Loren Melovedoff, Mackenzie Powell, Kevin Schneider, Farra Waldrip, Kambree Whittom, Jacob Wylie; Math Study Skills – Alexandra Carrasco, Emilie Fuhrman, Shelby Hardy, Chelsey Hernandez, Sierra Reid, Samuel Skolnick, Taha Trigg, Christopher VanCuren; Homeroom – Derek Evans, Logan Smith; Aide – Daniel Grubb, Dalton McWhorter, Solomon Rasch; Art Intro – Alyson Driskell, Andreah Walker; 2D Art – Madeline Kindred, Tre Rybak; Ceramics – Jaela Hubbard; Graphic Design 2 – Kealey Hendricks, Chloe Newby; Spanish 1 – Ashley Jones; Spanish 2 – Grace Graham, Samuel Snow; Study Skills – Chelsey Hernandez, Ashley Jones, Cameron Knowlton, Dorothy Kreider, Samuel Skolnick, Sean VergIn; Business Information – Hali Andersen Currier, Chyanne Turner; Robotics – Derrick Bever, Savanna Davis; Yearbook – Justin Lavender; Choir – Kiernan Escott; Drumline – Talon Hagen; Band – Cody Quelland

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Wings Christian Academy As the 2013-2014 school year comes to a close, Wings Christian Academy would like to thank all the parents, students, and teachers who were involved in the school. This last school year was a success because of all the hard work that was put into it. Congratulations to the graduating class, Matanya Bush and Salena Peña, as well as the 2nd grade students, Valerie Cázares and Charisma Watkins. Way to go! Wings is now enrolling for the upcoming school year, K-12. Please call 907-283-9361 for any questions. Space is limited. Have a great summer vacation!

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GRANTS & CONTRACTS/ PAYROLL TECH Kenai Peninsula College is recruiting for a Grants & Contracts/ Payroll Technician at our Kenai River Campus in Soldotna. This successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and administering restricted fund (grant) financial activities from proposal to post-award. Duties include proposal review, budgetary review, account setups, billing & reporting for KPC sponsored programs. This position is also serves as the Payroll Technician for KPC, including both our Soldotna and Homer campuses, as well as our Anchorage and Seward extension sites. The individual will be responsible for review of timesheets for completeness and accuracy as well as compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, and University policies and regulations. This individual will have frequent interaction with KPC Faculty, Staff and Students and must enjoy working in a fast paced work environment. Accuracy, attention to detail, good computer skills and outstanding communication skills are a must for this position. For more information and to apply for the position go to KPC’s employment page at www.kpc.alaska.edu UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.

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Kenai Peninsula College/ UAA Math Learning Specialist KPC is searching for an exceptional individual who is team oriented and enjoys working in a positive environment. Apply for the following position if you look forward to making a difference in the lives of our students: PCN 509043, term position, 30 hours per week, $20.34 per hour, benefits and tuition waivers available. See list of responsibilities, qualifications and to apply online: www.kpc.alaska.edu - KPC employment Applications accepted until position is closed. UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.

General Employment Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response, Inc. (CISPRI)

Administrative Assistant CISPRI is seeking a professional individual to answer phones, greet and direct visitors, process purchase orders to accounts payable, perform numerous bookkeeping functions, coordinate meetings, assist with special events, technical writing, internal documentation, travel arrangements, assist personnel/members with administrative duties, and oversee all functions of the general office. The successful candidate must be able to work well within a team environment in addition to being self-motivated and task oriented. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be vital to this position. The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the Accounting Supervisor.

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Stanley Ford in Kenai is currently hiring for experienced flat rate technicians. We are looking for producers and offer competitive wages. Sign on bonus considered for qualified applicant. Full benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance as well as paid time off. If you are looking for good quality of life and want to be home every night then this opportunity is for you! Ford & ASE certified technicians encouraged to apply. Your application is kept confidential and will not contact references without your approval. To apply send your resume to alw@stanleyfordak.com or fax to 907-335-3367 Attn: Service Manager. For questions call 907-262-5491 ext. 1220.

Proficiency with both Mac and PC computer using Word/ Excel and Outlook, as well as experience with other software programs desirable. Exceptional customer service and telephone skills, accuracy in data entry with a high attention to detail. Professional appearance. Ability to meet deadlines and complete multiple tasks, this individual will support the Advertising Department with office related tasks, may work directly with customers in a receptionist capacity, perform data entry on a daily basis, and learn to answer phones. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8am- 5pm. Salary DOE. Benefits available. Submit completed application attention: Leslie Talent Peninsula Clarion PO Box 3009 Kenai, AK 99611 No Phone Calls. The Peninsula Clarion is an EOE. Applications are available at our offices on 150 Trading Bay Road in Kenai, Suite 1.

General Employment DEPUTY CLERK II ALASKA COURT SYSTEM KENAI, ALASKA $2,867.00 MONTHLY

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The Kenai Trial Court is accepting applications for a Deputy Clerk to serve as a criminal case manager and perform duties relating to criminal cases. Complete recruitment information is available on Workplace Alaska at http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace. Applicants must submit a complete application with cover letter through Workplace Alaska by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014. For further information, please contact the Alaska Court System Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. THE ALASKA COURT SYSTEM IS AN EEO EMPLOYER AND PROUDLY PROMOTES DIVERSITY

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Stanley Ford Service Department is currently hiring for a Service Advisor. We are looking for an individual that has a minimum of 1 year experience in shop setting! Prior experience with Reynolds and Reynolds a plus. Must be a team player, have good communication skills, and have excellent customer service skills. Some of the key roles for service advisor are listening to customers concerns and accurately documenting those concerns, dispatching repair orders, creating estimates for repair, reviewing repair orders with customers and light cashiering. Full benefits package including health & dental insurance, holiday & vacation pay. Pay depends on experience and is a performance base pay plus other incentives. If you are ready to join a winning team e-mail resume or application to alw@stanleyfordak.com , fax to (907)335-3367

BRISTOL BAY DECK HAND NEEDED for 2014 Season. Call (907)598-2202 CONSTRUCTION/ HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING LABORERS NEEDED. Salary DOE, Bonuses. (907)394-6034

Healthcare OPTICAL/ CONTACT LENS ASSISTANT Full-time, Professional position. Includes Optical Pre-testing, Training Patients, Assisting Dr., Optical Sales. Requires strong math, Computer and Multi-tasking ability. Resume with References: Kenai Vision Center 110 South Willow #108, Kenai

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10-key, filing, technical writing, proof reading, general bookkeeping knowledge, and problem solving • Strong computerized bookkeeping/ accounting knowledge • Considerable knowledge and experience in computer applications, especially using the Microsoft Office suite of programs • Multi-task orientated, efficient, organized and flexible • Strong interpersonal & communication skills • College degree or administrative related college classes and/or five plus years in proven administrative & bookkeeping support CISPRI is an equal opportunity, not-for-profit company, located in Nikiski, Alaska. Normal business hours are 8:00 - 4:30, Monday through Friday. In addition, employees are provided with cellular phones so as to be available 24hrs per day for emergencies. CISPRI offers a competitive salary, 38K-42K DOE, and a comprehensive benefit package. Job offers to be contingent on a medical exam (including drug screening) and background investigation. Qualified applicants can pick up a Job Application at CISPRI at Mile 26, Kenai Spur Highway, or call (907)-776-5129 to have an application faxed or e-mailed. Resumes, completed job applications and credentials can be submitted in person at CISPRI, mile 26 Kenai Spur Highway or faxed to 907-776-2190. E-mailed to: accounting@cispri.org Or mailed to: CISPRI Attention: Accounting Supervisor P.O. Box 7314 Nikiski, Alaska 99635 (907)776-5129 Fax (907)776-2190

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We are seeking a part-time RDH, 16 hours per week. Team player with the ability to multitask and who has strong communication, computer and customer service skills is desired. You must understand importance of, and use, loupes as well as be comfortable with use of the Cavitron for prophylaxis. If interested please fax us your resume at 888-788-4617 with a note as to why we should hire you.

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Compensation: 12-50 dollars per hour based on experience/skills Seeking superstar with excellent customer service skills. Assist our patients with your winning smile! Full time position in our 5 star office. A professional and positive attitude is a must! We are dedicated to excellence and are seeking highly skilled individuals. Organized, dedicated and detail oriented individuals please fax Soldotna Dental Arts your resume at 888-788-4617 with a note as to why we should hire you.

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NIGHT ADVOCATE Full-time 3-Bedroom, 3-baths, large kitchen with island fireplace, 2-car garage. approximately 2000sqft., on 2 acres. Very peaceful, a lot of wildlife. $310,000. (907)776-8487, (907)394-1122

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

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

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Apartments, Unfurnished 329 SOHI LANE 2-bedroom, carport, storage, heat, cable, tax included, $875. (907)262-5760 (907)398-0497 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. SOLDOTNA 2-Bedroom, 1-bath, apartment, washer/dryer No smoking/ pets. $850. plus electric & tax. (907)252-7355.

Homes 1-BEDROOM Nikiski. $700./ first, last, $200 cleaning, references. (907)776-8970. 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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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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Property Management Division 170 N. Birch Suite 101, Soldotna (907)262-2522 Mary.Parske@century21.com www.Century21FreedomRealty.com

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

Manufactured/ Mobile Homes NIKISKI 3-Bedroom, 1.5-bath, $950.. per month. Pets allowed, includes utilities. Call (907)776-6563. PRIVATE 4-bedroom Mobile home. Very private with beautiful views. Four bedroom mobile home with large lean-to. Pets on approval only. No smoking inside $500. fine. Deposit is first & last months rent. Rent is $800. plus electricity & gas. Lots of parking. Brand new flooring. Come and take a look. (907)776-8072

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‘02 Pontiac Montana 7 passenger Minivan, $4K OBO; Very Good condition, 114K miles, call Keith (907)283-3175 for more info.

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‘01 DAKOTA SPORT 2 sets wheels & tires. less then 61K miles remote start. $8,000. (907)690-1410

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‘94 FORD PICKUP F350 2x4, crewcab, air, long bed, gas motor, 15-mpg, Hallmark camper cabover, will sell separately. $5,900. (719)963-5515

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Dogs Goldendoodle Puppies. 1 Male Pup. 8 Weeks old. Sire AKC Golden Retriever. Dam AKC Standard Poodle. Great Family Dogs. (907)398-3821 Cost $1,250.

Motorcycles ‘98 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Classic, Hard Bags, tour package, wired for heated clothing. Over $5,000. in extras/ upgrades. $10,500. (907)690-1148

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Husband thinks less is more when wife budgets for clothes DEAR ABBY: I have been working hard to advance in my health care career so I can give my family a decent life. I have worked my way up from poverty, paying my own way, earning my degree through the military and sheer determination. I have reached a point where I would like to enjoy life a little more, but my husband thinks I am being “materialistic.” We fight often over my wardrobe spending. I believe the clothes I wear, mostly nice skirt suits and heels, are part of my job and image. I believe it has helped me to get ahead. I don’t buy overly expensive items, but they aren’t cheap. I wear the things I buy for years and have a $200-a-month budget for what I may need, even though I don’t always spend it. I think I have earned the right to shop a little, which will ultimately lead to bigger and better things for my family, so why does my husband make me feel so guilty? — CLOTHES MAKE THE WOMAN DEAR C.M.T.W.: Not knowing your husband, it’s difficult to say, but I’ll throw out a few ideas. Could he be insecure or intimidated by your professional image? Could he be jealous on some level? In what kind of environment was he raised? Was

his mother’s “uniform” a housedress? If you are earning good money and your family is being provided for, then you are certainly entitled to spend some of it on yourself. And you shouldn’t have to apologize for it.

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DEAR ABBY: I am under a lot of stress, but the woman I am with doesn’t know it. I am 17, and I have been sleeping with my 38-year-old aunty. She’s marDEAR ABBY: I am getried and has three children. She’s my mum’s sister. ting married in October, and Abigail Van Buren We’ve slept together seven times and we can’t stop domy fiance, “Brad,” and I are ing it. I think I’m in love with her. having trouble seeing eye-toI know this is wrong. I need advice. Please help. eye on the name change issue. — LOVESICK TEEN IN THE U.K. Brad’s family is originally from the North, and my DEAR LOVESICK: Being “in love” shouldn’t family is from the South. He and his family are convinced that I should drop my maiden name, keep my cause stress; it should relieve it. You know what middle name, and take his name as my new last name. you are doing is wrong, and YOU must be the adult However, the women in MY family have always and end this relationship. If you don’t, it will bring kept our maiden names, added their new husband’s last heartache and turmoil to you and the rest of the family. By having an adulterous and incestuous afname to theirs and dropped their middle names. This is about the only thing Brad and I can’t seem fair with you — her nephew and a minor — your to agree on. What can I do when my mother says one aunt is behaving like a sexual predator.

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thing and my sweetie says another? With your years of experience, I hope you can steer me in the right direction. — BRAD’S BRIDE IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR BRIDE: It’s YOUR name. So do what you are most comfortable doing, because it’s the name you will have to carry ‘til the day you die (or divorce).

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, May 19, 2014: This year you will be more in touch with your feelings. You will be an effective communicator, and you’ll also be more expressive when you feel upset or angry. If you are single, potential suitors might notice how you switch back and forth between being conservative and being quirky. You need to relate to someone who is not judgmental. Come summertime, you could meet Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are attached, the two of you are more likely to take up a new hobby together. Your mutual interest will help you both open up more. AQUARIUS can be as stubborn as you are, but your views are very different. 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) HHHHYour calmness will transform quickly into strong action. A partner seems to be a bit difficult at the moment. You might be unusually irritable in the evening as well. Know that this, too, will pass. Tonight: Be careful, as you could be accidentprone. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Take a leap of faith, and be willing to take risks in order to get past a situation. You could be sorry that you decided to act a certain way with an associate or a loved one. Put in the extra effort that could help this person to relax and ease up. Tonight: All smiles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHYou might be more interested in what someone else has to say

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HHH Know when to back down in order to get the best possible results from a situation. The less said, the better off you’ll be. You could feel awkward with others, and perhaps also with an associate. Try not to let your frustration get the best of you. Tonight: Where the action is. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Don’t stand on ceremony, just pick up the phone and start a conversation. You might be delighted by how happy the other party is to hear from you. Several people might challenge you in a meeting, but make it your pleasure to be responsive. Tonight: Out and about. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You might want to indulge a boss. Your high energy and distinctive ideas will come out, no matter who runs into you. You’ll want to be aware of the costs of your actions. Someone could become angrier than he or she has been in a while. Tonight: Off to the gym. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHHYou tend to flourish, no matter what you’re doing. Do research, or call someone you consider an expert. Get as much feedback as possible. Push to get a better grasp of a situation, and know that you will make the right decision. Tonight: Happiest among crowds. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You might need to be more detached and not personalize a situation so much. Read between the lines when you speak with a friend. You could be waffling about what you are seeing. Don’t allow others to add fuel to any fires that might be smoldering. Tonight: Togetherness works.

SIGNS OF CONFUSION Dear Readers: Here is this week’s SOUND OFF, about signs being left up: “I dislike when people have garage sales and leave the signs up for days or weeks after the sale has already passed. I understand putting them up a few days before, but it can get confusing if there is no date on the sign and the sale has passed. It also makes the neighborhood look bad when signs are left up forever. If you are going to put up signs, for whatever reason, please take them down as soon as they are no longer needed.” — Helen K. in Alabama GRASS STAINS Dear Heloise: With the warmer weather, kids are playing outside more, and with that comes grass stains on their clothes. Do you have any hints on how to get these stains out? — Paula C. in Louisiana I do have a hint on how to get these stubborn stains out! Take a liquid laundry detergent or a prewash spray and rub it into the stain. Wash the garment in the hottest water that is safe for that particular fabric, and use an enzyme detergent. You may need to repeat the process before putting it in the dryer, so always check to make sure the stain is fully removed. I have put together a pamphlet with all of my solutions for hard-to-remove stains. To receive a copy, send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Stain Guide, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Have a mud stain? Let dry first. Then brush off as much as you can, treat with prewash spray or liquid laundry detergent and wash as usual. — Heloise

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9 6 8 2 4 3 1 7 5

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4 3 1 9 2 5 7 8 6

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