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TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014 Soldotna-Kenai, Alaska

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By-mail voting up for debate

Question Have you successfully negotiated the new roundabout on Binkley Street in Soldotna? n Yes, worked like a charm; n Yes, but it was not a good experience; n No, I’m avoiding it; n No, I just haven’t tried yet.

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By KAYLEE OSOWSKI Peninsula Clarion

sidered, Hamrick said KPTMC proposed a 4 percent bed tax, the same as what the City of Seward currently has in place. “We settled on the 4 percent because … it was really important that … whatever we had was equal throughout the borough so that there wouldn’t be any areas that were charging a higher rate,” Hamrick said. Homer and Seldovia both have sales tax rates of 7.5 percent. A 4 percent bed tax would create a total tax of 11.5 percent, still under Anchorage, Ju-

Originally, it was thought that holding Kenai Peninsula Borough elections by mail would be more cost effective, but according to a fiscal note, it would actually cost more money. “I was disappointed because I initially thought … that we could actually save money, but the extra printing and postage costs added up,” said assembly member Bill Smith. However, the assumed savings were a secondary consideration, Smith said about an ordinance he sponsored to require vote-by-mail elections. His main motive is to increase voter participation. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for tonight’s borough assembly meeting. Last year, the borough saw about 21 percent of voters turn out, which Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, said is “dismal at best.” While costs are estimated to rise if elections are held by mail, Smith called the increase modest. According to a fiscal note prepared by Borough Clerk Johni Blankenship, costs for mayoral election years are estimated to increase by $57,420 and by $23,090 for non-mayoral election years, if the assembly approves vote-by-mail elections. The largest savings would be in personnel costs with a decrease of $10,910. Three boards — logic and accuracy testing, absentee voting officials and canvass — would require only 30 people compared to 116 for polling place elections. “We kept everything except for day-of-election workers,” Blankenship said. Contract services, which includes ballot stuffing and outthe-door postage cost, would see one of the highest increases at $19,750. The borough pays for return postage for the voted ballots as well. “We also have a charge, a pretty large charge, when they are returned undeliverable,” Blankenship said.

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In the news Outage darkens Kenai Peninsula

A system wide power outage blacked out the central and southern Kenai Peninsula Monday. Homer Electric Association spokesperson Joe Gallagher said the power outage began at 4:15 p.m. and affected 32,000 meters of line. The outage was related to a fault along the transmission line from the Bradley Lake hydroelectric plant on the south side of Kachemak Bay. HEA was able to energize the high voltage transmission lines found to be at fault, he said. “It appears something happened on the transmission line and affected the entire HEA system,” he said. Gallagher said by 6 p.m. power was restored to Nikiski and Kenai to Beaver Creek on the Kenai Spur Highway. At 7:45 p.m., HEA began restoring power to the rest of the affected areas. By 8:30 p.m., power had been restored to all affected areas. “Power runs through individual circuits through various substations,” Gallagher said. “We stagger the load to not overrun the system at one time.” According to HEA, the duration and size of the outage was compounded by two transmission related construction projects underway. A small section of the transmission line between Soldotna and Funny River is out of service due to construction work at the HEA substation in Soldotna. In addition, HEA and Chugach Electric are working on the transmission system between Soldotna and Cooper Landing. Gallagher said the cause of the outage was not yet determined but under investigation. — Dan Balmer

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An employee with Endries Company stands on a new culvert being installed beneath Beaver Loop Road Monday. The Kenai Watershed Forum is overseeing the project that will allow juvenile fish to migrate between Beaver Creek and the Kenai River. Completion of the project has been delayed for three more weeks but is expected by the second week in July. A section of the road has been closed, cutting residents off from the Kenai Spur Highway intersection.

Beaver Loop project continues Delay irks residents By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

For the past three weeks, Kenai residents Andrew and Sara Smith have had to drive 30 miles out of their way every day to get to work in Soldotna. Sara Smith, who works at Lucky Raven Tobacco on the Kenai Spur Highway, lives half a mile down Beaver Loop Road from the Spur Highway intersection. But a road closure to replace a culvert between her house and the

intersection has forced her to drive to the other end of Beaver Loop Road to Bridge Access Road and through Kenai instead. To make matters more complicated, their mailbox is on the other side of the construction site. “I haven’t checked my mail in a week because I don’t have the extra gas to go all the way around and back after work at midnight,” she said. “It has been High levels of groundwater have delayed the culvert replacenothing but a pain in the butt.” ment project on Beaver Loop Road that has pushed the The road closure is for a completion timeline back three weeks before the section of See DELAY, page A-7 road can be reopened.

Borough bed tax measure on docket By KAYLEE OSOWSKI Peninsula Clarion

A Kenai Peninsula Boroughwide bed tax may be headed to the October municipal election ballot. But first the borough assembly has to consider whether or not to pose the question to voters. At the 6 p.m. assembly meeting today, an ordinance to establish a 4 percent bed tax contingent on voter approval will be introduced. The ordinance, sponsored by

assembly member Bill Smith, proposes that 75 percent of the tax collected in unincorporated areas of the borough would go to tourism promotion for the borough. The remaining 25 percent would be used for borough school purposes. Tax collected in cities would go to their revenues. “I’m trying to keep pressure off the general mill rate which hopefully if this bed tax passes it will help do that,” Smith said. Shanon Hamrick, executive director for KPTMC, said a

4 percent bed tax is estimated to bring in about $2.4 million, based on 2013 taxable accommodation sales numbers. Of the $2.4 million, about $1.4 million would go back to cities, $796,609 would go to borough marketing and $265,536 would go to schools. “In order for the borough to maintain our schools for as good as we can, we’re going to be looking at spending more money on them than we have been,” Smith said. While other percentages and allocation amounts were con-

Swarm of recent earthquakes puzzles scientists By RACHEL D’ORO Associated Press

ANCHORAGE — A moderate earthquake shook northwest Alaska on Monday, the fifth temblor of the same magnitude since April in an area with otherwise little activity, seismologists said. The magnitude-5.7 quake struck at 4:01 a.m. Monday northeast of the village of Noatak, the Alaska Earthquake Center reported. As with other temblors in the earthquake swarm, the quake was felt in Noatak,

an Inupiat Eskimo community of 560 people. “It woke me up,” said resident Alvin Ashby. “Some people slept through it.” People there aren’t used to earthquakes, and these have some residents worried, said Ashby, who has lived in the community most of his life. Before the swarm that began April 18, the last known quake of similar size in the area was a magnitude-5.5 quake that occurred in 1981, earthquake center seismologist Natasha Ruppert said.

‘At this point, we don’t really understand the nature of these earthquakes.’ — Natasha Ruppert, seismologist The swarm of magnitude-5.7 quakes is connected to more than 300 smaller aftershocks, some with magnitudes in the high 3s, Ruppert said. The first quake and the others of that magnitude have been located in roughly the same area about 20 miles from Noatak. The comC

munity is 70 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Monday’s quake was preceded by one minute by a magnitude-4.2 foreshock and followed by at least 10 aftershocks. Minor damage from the earthquakes includes cracks in

walls in Noatak, but no injuries have been reported. Ruppert said old seismic faults have been mapped in the area, but there are no known active faults, although that doesn’t mean there aren’t any. She said sometimes surface fault scars could be hidden by vegetation or glacial deposits. “Obviously, since we are having all this earthquake activity, there must be some active faults in the area,” Ruppert said. Since the first of the swarms See QUAKES, page A-7

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Southeast U.S. at risk for tornadoes By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

WASHINGTON — Oklahoma and Kansas may have the reputation as tornado hot spots, but Florida and the rest of the Southeast are far more vulnerable to killer twisters, a new analysis shows. Florida leads the country in deaths calculated per mile a tornado races along the ground, followed by Tennessee, North Carolina, Ohio and Alabama, according to an analysis of the past three decades by the federal Southeast Regional Climate Center at the University of North Carolina. That’s because Florida is No. 1 in so many factors that make tornadoes more risky: mobile homes, the elderly and the poor, said center director Charles Konrad II, who headed the new work. “People are just much more vulnerable in a mobile home than they are in a regular home,” Konrad said. Florida’s death rate of 2.4 deaths per 100 miles of tornado ground track is more than twoand-a-half times that of Oklahoma and nearly five times that of Kansas. Along with Florida, Dixie Alley — including Arkansas,

Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, western parts of the Carolinas — is where “more people die from tornadoes” than anywhere else in the world, said Conrad. Three years ago, a four-day outbreak of more than 200 tornadoes killed 316 people in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia. Florida doesn’t get as many tornadoes as Oklahoma and they aren’t as strong, but when Florida does get them, “people are especially vulnerable,” Konrad said. He presented the research at an American Meteorological Society meeting in Colorado this week. Konrad’s work makes sense and fits with earlier research on tornado fatalities, said Florida State University meteorology professor James Elsner and Barb Mayes Boustead, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorologist and tornado chaser. Visibility is another problem for tornadoes in the Southeast. Because of atmospheric conditions, the region tends to get more tornadoes at night, making them harder to see, Konrad said. It also means some people may be asleep and miss warnings.

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Silver closed............ 19.67 -0.03 Dow Jones avg..... 16,781.01 +5.27 NASDAQ................ 4,321.10 +10.45 S&P 500................ 1,937.78 +1.62 Stock prices provided by the Kenai Peninsula Edward Jones offices.

Oil Prices Friday’s prices North Slope crude: $111.69, up from $111.43 on Thursday West Texas Int.: $106.91, up from $106.53 on Thursday

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Peninsula Clarion, Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Obituary

Learn to fly fish

Classes reunite

Ninilchik resident Charles D. Fraser, 65, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home in Ninilchik. At his request, no services are planned. Charles was born July 21, 1948 in New London, Connecticut. He had worked at NE Utilities Service Company in Connecticut. He moved to Alaska in 1989. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Rita A. (Brown) Fraser, and a sister, Joyce Rose Barry. He is survived by numerous friends in the Ninilchik area. Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.

An Introduction to Fly Fishing Class with experienced instructor and author Dave Atcheson is being offered on June 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Sterling Community Center with the local Trout Unlimited Chapter 229. Graduates of this class will be equipped to set up their rod and reels with the correct combination of line, leader, tippet and flies for fishing most conditions, and will learn the fundamentals of casting and river etiquette. Students must be a minimum 12 years of age. The cost is $30 ($25 for SCC members). Equipment will be provided, as needed. Bring a sack lunch. Please call or stop in to the Sterling Community Center to sign up, or if you have questions, call 262-7224, or email sterlingcommunityclub@live.com.

— The 50th reunion of the Kenai High School Class of 1964 will be celebrated on June 20, 21, and 22. All classmates, friends, family, teachers, and students who attended the old Kenai High School are welcome. The class of 1964 was the last class to graduate from the old high school. Planned activities include a dance and program June 21 and a picnic June 22. For information call Mary Grainge Bodnar at 262-0995. — Kenai Central High School Class of 1984 will be holding their 30 year reunion July 11-13, 2014. There will be a meet and greet 6-9 p.m. at the Upper Deck Lounge in Kenai Airport on July 12 with a no host bar, prime rib dinner 7-9 p.m. at Main Street, music and dancing to follow. On July 13 from 1-3 p.m. there will be a picnic gathering at the green strip in Kenai weather permitting. Contact Mike Lott at 907-690-2032. Donations welcome. — The Kenai Central High School Class of 2004 will have its 10-year reunion June 28 at Charlotte’s Restaurant from 1-3 p.m. The whole family is welcome. There will be a Saturday night get together at Main Street Tap and Grill starting at 8 p.m. For details call 925-408-0311.

Longtime Alaskan and Kenai resident, Alan V. Johnson, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Central Peninsula Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jun. 18, at Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai. Viewing will be 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Kenai City Cemetery. Alan was born June 25, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas. He moved to Alaska with his family in 1964 and graduated from West High School in Anchorage. Alan was an outdoorsman and loved to fish and spend quality time with his family. “To know Alan was to love him. He was always hanging out, laughing and smiling. He was a fun loving man who was always there for everyone. His love for the outdoors was something he passed to all of his children and he will be greatly missed.” His family wrote. Alan was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Joann Callahan, father, Henry Johnson, uncle, Harold Anderson, and nephew, Christopher Johnson. He is survived by his fiancée, Wendy Olsen of Kenai; daughters, Britney Matson of Vanderberg, AFB, Calif., Angel Johnson of Kenai; sons, Shane Johnson of Yuba City, Calif., and Kordell and Chase Johnson, both of Kenai; three brothers; four sisters; four grandchildren of Vanderberg, AFB, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be sent to the family at 1803 Miranda Ct., Kenai, AK 99611. Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.

Brian B. Mains Longtime Sterling resident Brian B. Mains, 68, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, share a kindness with someone today.

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Gardening class today With the Summer Growing Season off to a great start it is time to look around and see how is your garden growing. Are some plants looking like something might be bothering them, is it a bug or lack of nutrients or planted in the wrong location? These questions and more will be covered in a free class today from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. Janice Chumley, IPM tech for the Cooperative Extension Service will teach a Garden Problem Troubleshooting Class for attendees. This class will help growers figure out what is going on in their gardens using IPM to maximize growth and fight pests. Space is limited and so registration is required, please call 2625824 to reserve your space in this timely class. Partnering with the Square Foot Gardening Class, Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District, USDA-NRCS and The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank for the benefit of growers across the Kenai.

Caregiver Support to discuss cancer risks A Caregiver Support Meeting will take place Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Kenai Senior Center. An activity for the loved one(s) you are caring for will be provided so you are able to attend this support meeting. Forget-Me-Not Care Center will be part of this activity. The topic for discussion is “10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Cancer.” For more information call Shelley at 907-262-1280.

Sterling Community Center plans activities

Canine Good Citizen class offered

The Sterling Community Center has the following weekly activities in June: Zumba on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Volleyball for teens/adults on Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Basketball for teens/adults on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Pickleball on Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 p.m.; Toddler Time on Wednesdays, noon-1:00 p.m. All other unscheduled time is Open Gym. The SCC has a lending library and public computers. The cost for Zumba is $8 per class, or $60 for 12 classes. All other activities are free to SCC members, or $3.00 for non-members. Open to the public. Visit www.sterlingcommunityclub.com or on Facebook at “Sterling Community

The Kenai Kennel Club will start a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class June 21 at the club’s facility at the Kenai Mall in Kenai. CGC helps teach dogs to be well-behaved and nonreactive in 10 situations. A CGC test will be held at the club Aug. 16. Registration begins at noon for the test. Beginning Obedience starts June 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Rally at 7:30 p.m. Please bring shot records and leave dogs in car until you are registered and meet the instructor. For more information about any event, e-mail kenaikennelclub@gmail.com, or call 907-335-2552.

More musk oxen seen Nome area NOME (AP) — More and more musk oxen are venturing into the Nome area, leading to run-ins with people and their pets. Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Tony Gorn said there definitely are more of the massive shaggy animals around town lately. But that doesn’t necessarily mean there are more of the animals overall, KNOM reported. The Seward Peninsula’s musk oxen population actually has been declining 13 percent a

year, according to Gorn. “What’s really changed in the last several years is the distribution of the local musk ox groups,” he said. One resident, Mercie McGuffie, believes more of the animals are being pushed closer to Nome by an increasing number of brown bears in the area. McGuffie grew up in Nome and used to have to go out into the country for a chance at seen a musk ox. That’s no longer the case. “Everywhere I’m running

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. 10:30 a.m. • Take Off Pounds Sensibly, for all ages, meets at the Kenai Senior Center. For more information call 907-283-3451. Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. • Kenai Bridge Club plays party bridge at the Kenai Senior Center. Call 907-252-9330 or 907283-7609. 1 p.m. • Free Seated Zumba Gold at the Kenai Senior Center. New participants, active older adults, and chair-bound or limited mobility participants are encouraged. 6 p.m.

• Weight Watchers, Woodruef Building, 155 Smith Way, Soldotna. Doors open at 5:15; joining members should arrive by 5:30; Getting Started session for newcomers at 6:30. Call 907-2624892. • ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) meets in Old Town Kenai. Contact Niki at 394-9166 for directions. Kids are welcome at this potluck type event. 6:30 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous “Speaking of Solutions” group at Central Peninsula Hospital, Redoubt Room, Soldotna. 7 p.m. • Lost & Found Grief Self Help Group at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 Soldotna Ave. For more information, call 907-420-3979. 8 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “It works” at URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai.

into musk ox,” McGuffie said. “In the bushes, on the road.” Gorn calls the bear hypothesis compelling, pointing to a colleague’s survey on musk oxen calving. “At the same time calves were disappearing, that was the same period that all the musk ox moved into Nome,” he said. “So, if you connect those dots it certainly does seem like the local movements towards Nome are really in response to predation.” Among residents, Vicky Er-

ickson had her first encounter with musk oxen recently at her property. She saw her husband waving a shovel around at two animals that were ramming the couple’s dog pen. Erickson hasn’t fired a gun in years, so she chased away the musk oxen with her pickup truck. Neither Erickson nor her husband was injured, but she was shaken by the experience. Now she feels she has to be on guard all the time in case her dog or children get in a tangle with one of the animals.

• AA North Roaders Group ing, time of meeting, place, and a Step and Traditions Study at contact phone number to news@ North Star Methodist Church, peninsulaclarion.com. Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 907-242-9477. • Alcoholics Anonymous Ninichik support group at United Methodist Church, 15811 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik. Call 907-5673574. The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings of local organizations. To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meet-

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‘Alaska Agreement’ good theory, flawed practice In 2008, Alaska’s usually low-profile

Senate contests came to an end, as Sen. Ted Stevens saw his decades-long career in office come crashing down amidst a corruption trial that made national headlines. Two years later, the 49th state got heavy press again when Sen. Lisa Murkowski was toppled by challenger Joe Miller in an unexpected primary result, only to mount a successful and widely publicized write-in campaign. This year, the state’s Senate race is once again in the spotlight, as incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Begich will face a strong challenge from whichever Republican candidate emerges from the August primary. This week Dan Sullivan, the best-funded of Begich’s challengers, came forward with a pledge for which he’s seeking Begich’s support. Called the “Alaska Agreement,” the pledge’s stated purpose is to leave state residents in control of the race’s funding. Under its terms, candidates would have to donate half the value of any third-party attack ad buys to a charity of their opponent’s choice. Mr. Sullivan modeled the agreement on the “People’s Pledge” agreed to by Sen. Scott Brown and challenger Elizabeth Warren in their 2012 race in Massachusetts. At first glance, the agreement’s principle is well intentioned: why not cut out negative ads made with outside money? But the particulars of the race make it clear that this agreement is a political gambit rather than a true effort at campaign finance reform. One fact that makes this clear is the fact that both Sullivan and Begich will be able to raise ample money in their own campaign coffers to saturate media from here to the primary and — if Sullivan prevails there — the general election. Both candidates are already running ads heavily, some of which are already turning toward the negative. Even with the agreement in place, Alaskans would likely see little difference in the volume or tone of the ads they see and hear in the newspaper, online, and on the radio and TV airwaves. Furthermore, the agreement makes no mention of candidates in the race other than Sullivan and Begich, despite the fact that polling shows Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell and the aforementioned Miller as credible candidates who have very realistic chances of emerging from the Republican primary. Treadwell, who isn’t known for making high-profile comments thus far in the race, called the agreement a “publicity stunt,” pointing to the fact that Mr. Sullivan has raised the majority of his campaign funds from donors outside Alaska. Also undercutting Sullivan’s intention of giving local voices more weight in political campaigns is his stance in support of the U.S. Supreme Court’s well-publicized decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which prohibited the government from restricting campaign spending of the sort he would seek to limit in his current race. The disharmony between Sullivan’s stances on political campaigns in general and the specific race he is running this fall is peculiar, and doesn’t support his stated intentions in seeking the agreement. We agree that elections, especially recent ones, have become longer, more expensive, and dirtier affairs than is beneficial to healthy political discourse, and that the sentiment of Sullivan’s “Alaska Agreement” is worthwhile. We should seek to have more local voices and issues represented in political races at every level of government. But we can’t square that intention with the facts of how this year’s Senate race is being conducted — and with Mr. Sullivan’s unwillingness to support limits on campaign finance in races other than his own. — Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, June 15

For now, Iraq is on its own

“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain...” (The Gettysburg Address) No life is more wasted than one lost in vain. After the U.S. military battled heroically to liberate Iraq from Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship and to eliminate the possibility that it might become a staging area for terrorist attacks, the Obama administration has created a vacuum now being filled by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an al-Qaida affiliate, which has overrun Mosul and Fallujah, cities liberated by American soldiers. ISIS now threatens Baghdad. The administration’s nonpolicy policy proclaiming the war over, has given ISIS a green light to establish another terrorist state in the Middle East. Following the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, al-Qaida will likely have two states from which it can plan and execute new assaults on America, Israel, Britain and other “infidel” nations. Having declared the war(s) over and al-Qaida “on the run,” President Obama responds with empty rhetoric about his national security team studying what to do, then leaves for a trip that will end on a golf course in Palm Springs. Vice President Biden once called Iraq one of the president’s “great achievements.” On Friday, the president announced the U.S. would not send military forces back to

Iraq unless the Iraqi government finds a way to bridge sectarian differences. Even then, he suggested, military power alone won’t bring stability to the country. Basically, the president said, “Iraq, you’re on Cal Thomas your own.” Imagine what the families of dead and wounded U.S. soldiers think about the sudden resurgence of al-Qaida in Iraq. They were told their sons and daughters died in a noble cause. According to “The Costs of War Project” at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International Studies, “The wars begun in 2001 have been tremendously painful for millions of people ... each additional month and year of war adds to that toll.” The Rock River Times writes, “Coalition deaths in Iraq totaled more than 4,700, with the United States sustaining more than 4,480 deaths through the Iraq War’s official end Dec. 15, 2011. More than 32,000 other U.S. troops were wounded in Iraq, while more than 134,000 Iraqi civilians were killed during the course of the official war.” The monetary cost is in the trillions of dollars. Are we now saying, “Never mind”? The U.S. has no serious counterintelligence operation in Iraq, because it refuses to perceive a commensurate threat from a global enemy or to see the deadly purpose and scope of this enemy. It does not appreciate the scale of the upheaval among the world’s 1.3 to 1.6 billion Muslims, and the money, motives, power and near-total

information control held by the Islamists who are committed to the destruction of their enemies and the subordination, forced conversion and re-education of those they allow to live. The jihadists in Iraq recently looted $429 million from Mosul’s central bank, according to the regional governor, making them possibly the richest terrorist group ever. Our focus under this administration is unimaginatively constrained largely to the Middle East, but the growing threat of Islamic terrorism is not just there. The Islamist infiltration of schools in Birmingham, England, is an example for what is to come there and in the U.S. if they are not stopped. The administration and much of the media try to separate “fanatical Muslims” from “peaceful” ones, but the distinction is meaningless when the fanatics have the weapons and are willing to die for their cause. This war for the future of the planet is not over and is unlikely to be for generations to come. While it’s true we can’t be the policemen of the world, we can be its prisoners in a world ruled by Islamic fundamentalists. If Western nations don’t combine to use their moral, monetary, religious, intelligence and, yes, military power to stop this onslaught against freedom, we will lose it and never get it back. Withdrawal from this war is a policy of surrender. What we need is a unified approach to fighting Islamic extremism by us and other allied nations. What we need is a policy that works. Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

Letters to the Editor Roundabout not so bad I have to admit, I had a lot of trepidation about whether the new Binkley roundabout would work. My word — smooth as silk although I haven’t been there during peak traffic time. Having moved down from Los Anchorage last year I have become accustomed to these little circles of consternation or delight. Allow me to offer a couple tips: The round-a-bout is a bit like a ballet or maybe more like a waltz. It is not stop-go, stop-go unless folks are doing it wrong. It’s more like pause-go, pause-go. The circle is controlled by yield signs. Pause at the yield sign to let the car on the next entrance to your right in ahead of you. As soon as the car on the right moves into the circle you pull in behind it and follow it around to your exit. Please don’t stop in the circle to let someone in. If you stop the entire circle looses its rhythm and someone might get rear-ended. People who think they are special and coming through the roundabout at high speeds, ignoring yield signs and forcing others to stop: the idea is to keep traffic moving. I urge folks to take license plate numbers of bullies, not just at intersections but anywhere they violate a law or cause a reckless situations. Go gently around, yield and merge Go gently around, surpressing the urge to get there first! Pat Wendt Soldotna

Support for Memorial Day event appreciated First of all, I’d like to thank God for protection over the people and homes in our community and for all the many people and churches who prayed and supported this event. A great big thank you to all those who participated, in any way, in this past Memorial Day Community Picnic and Music Fest on the Kenai Beach. I so love and appreciate every one of you! This event gave people a place to come with their families (some who’d been evacuated from their homes), to enjoy the day and have a good time. This was a dream of mine, to have people gather together on the beach to sing, play guitars, drums, etc. and share with the community about the love we have here through music. It was a wonderful day to honor, respect, appreciate and give thanks to God, you and all those who’ve served others and/or our country,

in any way! The food, musicians, volunteers and people kept coming and stayed for almost four hours. We had so much support from the community and I’m sorry, I don’t know all your names, but God does. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! This couldn’t have been such a successful, fun event without all the participants whether you donated, volunteered, brought food, encouraged and/or showed up and brought your families, to enjoy all the work of those who love and care about this community. This was a community event that took everyone’s help and participation. I especially thank all the leaders and congregation of Kalifonsky Christian Center for the amazing prayer covering. You guys went over and above the call of support and I love and appreciate you all! Thank you for believing in me and in loving this community enough to help see the walls come down that try to separate and divide our Brothers and Sisters, in Jesus Christ. We have proved that this is a community, that is truly working on bringing unity! We love this community and hope to keep working together, to make it a better and safe place! If you helped in any way, your participation was not unnoticed. I appreciate all the helpers, donations and volunteers who made this a memorable Memorial Day Celebration. I’d love to hear from you if you participated in any way and/or have any suggestions, comments and/or con-

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cerns. Would you like to see these type of events happen more regularly and/or yearly? Please email me at alotafun07@yahoo. com or call/text 907-394-8768/707-7056. Melinda Briggs Event volunteer/organizer

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Nation & World Around the World Terrorism comes to coastal Kenyan town as people gunned down for being non-Muslims NAIROBI, Kenya — The gunmen went door to door in the Kenyan costal town, demanding to know if the men inside were Muslim and if they spoke Somali. If the extremists did not like the answers, they opened fire, witnesses said on Monday. Al-Shabab, a Somali al-Qaida-linked group, claimed responsibility for the hours-long assault on Mpeketoni in which 48 people were killed. The attack began Sunday night as residents watched World Cup matches on TV and lasted until early Monday, with little resistance from Kenya’s security forces. After daybreak, Kenyan troops and residents stared at the bodies lying on dirt streets by still-smoldering buildings. Two hotels and many vehicles were set on fire. The attack highlights the growing incidents of Islamic extremist violence in a country that was once viewed as the bastion of stability in East Africa, drawing tourists from around the world for safaris and beach holidays. The U.S. ambassador made Kenya’s entire coastal region off-limits for embassy employees after the attack. The merciless life-or-death religious assessment recalled al-Shabab’s attack on an upscale mall in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, last September in which at least 67 people were killed, some of them after not being able to answer questions about Islam.

Russia cuts gas supplies to Ukraine, mounting tensions; Europe trembles

MOSCOW — Russia halted natural gas deliveries to Ukraine on Monday, spurning Ukraine’s offer to pay some of its multibillion-dollar gas debt and demanding upfront payments for future supplies. The decision, coming amid deep tensions over eastern Ukraine, provoked strong words from both sides but does not immediately affect the crucial flow of Russian gas to Europe. Ukraine has enough reserves to last until December, according to the head of its state gas company Naftogaz. Still, the Russian move could disrupt Europe’s long-term energy supplies if the issue is not resolved, analysts said. Previous gas disputes left Ukraine and some Balkan nations shivering for nearly two weeks in the dead of winter. The gas conflict is part of a wider dispute over whether Ukraine aligns itself with Russia or with the 28-nation European Union and comes amid a crisis in relations following Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in March. Ukraine accuses Russia of supporting an armed separatist insurgency in its eastern regions, which Russia denies. Ukraine’s new president, meanwhile, said Monday that he will propose a detailed peace plan this week that includes a cease-fire with the separatist rebels. But before that happens, the armed forces must secure control over Ukraine’s porous border with Russia, President Petro Poroshenko said at a meeting of his national security council.

2 years after court ruling on GPS tracking, muddled landscape for judges WASHINGTON — Judges around the country are grappling with the ripple effects of a 2-year-old Supreme Court ruling on GPS tracking, reaching conflicting conclusions on the case’s broader meaning and tackling unresolved questions that flare in a world where privacy and technology increasingly collide. The January 2012 opinion in United States v. Jones set constitutional boundaries for law enforcement’s use of GPS devices to track the whereabouts of criminal suspects. But the different legal rationales offered by the justices have left a muddled legal landscape for police and lower-court judges, who have struggled in the last two years with how and when to apply the decision — especially at a time when new technologies are developed at a faster rate than judicial opinions are issued. The result is that courts in different jurisdictions have reached different conclusions on similar issues, providing little uniformity for law enforcement and judges on core constitutional questions. Technological advancements are forcing the issue more and more, a development magnified by a heightened national debate over privacy versus surveillance and the disclosure of the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of Americans’ telephone records. “Courts are all over the place on all of these issues,” said Hanni Fakhoury, an attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a privacy group. Among the questions being confronted: Should GPS evidence gathered before the 2012 decision be admissible in court? What are the rights of a passenger in a car being tracked by GPS? And how might the ruling affect other types of technology, such as pole-camera surveillance and “Stingray” devices that capture cellphone data?

Obama to sign order banning federal contractors from discriminating against gays WASHINGTON — After years of pressure from gay rights groups, President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, the White House said Monday. While Obama lacks the authority to extend that protection to all Americans, the order being drafted by the White House would impact about 14 million workers whose employers or states currently do not ban workplace discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals. The scope of the measure was tabulated by the Williams Institute at UCLA Law School, which studies sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. The president has resisted signing the order in hopes Congress would pass a broader non-discrimination measure that would apply to nearly all employers. While the Senate passed the legislation last year, the measure has languished in the Republican-led House and there is little sign that lawmakers will take it up in an election year. “We’ve been waiting for quite a few months now for the House to take action and unfortunately there are no particularly strong indications that Congress is prepared to act on this,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. The White House’s announcement was a significant victory for gay rights advocates, who widely praised Obama’s decision. — The Associated Press

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Militants seize key city By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press

BAGHDAD — In a sign of Iran’s deepening involvement in the Iraqi crisis, the commander of Tehran’s elite Quds Force is helping Iraq’s military and Shiite militias gear up to fight the Sunni insurgents who have advanced across the country, officials said Monday. Iranian Gen. Ghasem Soleimani has been consulting in Iraq on how to roll back the al-Qaida-breakaway group, known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, according to Iraqi security officials. In its latest success, the group Monday seized the strategic city of Tal Afar near the Syrian border, part of its goal of linking areas under its control on both sides of the Iraq-Syria frontier. West of Baghdad, an army helicopter was shot down during clashes near the city of Fallujah, killing the aircraft’s two-man crew, security officials said. Soleimani’s presence is likely to fuel longtime Sunni suspicions about the Shiite-led government’s close ties with Tehran. In a further dramatic shift unthinkable only weeks ago, Washington says it is willing to talk with Tehran on turning back the insurgents’ advance after years of trying to limit Iran’s influence in Baghdad. The security officials said the U.S. government was notified before Soleimani’s visit. Soleimani has been inspecting Iraqi defenses and reviewing plans with top commanders and Iranian-backed Iraqi Shiite militias, the officials said. He has set up an operations room to coordinate the militias and visited the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala south of Baghdad, home to the most revered Shi-

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Demonstrators chant pro-al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) as they wave al-Qaida flags in front of the provincial government headquarters in Mosul, 225 miles northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, Monday. Sunni militants captured a key northern Iraqi town along the highway to Syria early on Monday, compounding the woes of Iraq’s Shiite-led government a week after it lost a vast swath of territory to the insurgents in the country’s north.

ite shrines, and areas west of Baghdad where government forces have faced off with Islamic militants for months. The Islamic State has threatened to march to Baghdad, Karbala and Najaf, and a call to arms Friday from Iraq’s top Shiite cleric, the Iranian-born Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, was mostly focused on the need to defend the holy shrines. Soleimani’s visit adds significantly to the sectarian slant of the mobilization by the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Armed Shiite militiamen have been parading on the streets and volunteers joining the security forces are chanting Shiite religious slogans. Al-Maliki rejects charges of sectarianism and points to recruiting efforts by some Sunni clerics, but there is no evidence of Sunnis joining the fight against the Islamic State in sig-

nificant numbers, if at all. The legitimacy accorded by his government to the Shiite militias poses a risk of Iraq sliding back into the deadly sectarian bloodshed of 2006 and 2007. Such tensions were rising months before the Islamic State’s lightning incursion of last week, with thousands killed since late last year. Bombings killed Shiites and members of the security forces as militants took hold of vast territory and at least one city in the mainly Sunni Anbar province west of Baghdad. Soleimani is one of the most powerful figures in Iran’s security establishment, and his Quds Force is a secretive branch of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard involved in external operations. In the mid-2000s, it organized Shiite militias in a campaign against U.S. troops in Iraq, according to American officials. More recently, it has been in-

volved in helping Syrian President Bashar Assad in his fight against Sunni rebels. His visit and the empowerment of the Shiite militias that his Quds Force trains and arms means Iran could take a role in Iraq similar to the one it plays in Syria. The Quds Force — along with Iraqi and Lebanese Shiite fighters — has been crucial to the survival of Assad, himself a member of a sect that is an offshoot of Shiite Islam. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said in an interview with Yahoo! News that Washington is “open to discussions” with Tehran if the Iranians can help end the violence and restore confidence in the Iraqi government. U.S. officials said earlier there is a possibility that a senior American diplomat may discuss Iraq with an Iranian delegation at nuclear talks in Vienna. The Sunni militants’ capture of the city of Tal Afar was a key prize because it sits on a main highway between Syria and Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, which the Islamic State captured last week. Farther south, the ISIL militants battled government troops at Romanah, a village near another main border crossing to Syria in Anbar province, according to a security official in Baghdad. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media. The Islamic State already controls territory in Syria in several regions next to the Iraq border. Its fighters move relatively freely across the porous, unprotected desert border, along with money, weapons and equipment. Seizing an actual border crossing, however, would be a major symbolic gain for the group.

Study aims to test lung cancer drugs BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer

A bold new way to test cancer drugs started Monday in hundreds of hospitals around the U.S. In a medical version of speed dating, doctors will sort through multiple experimental drugs and match patients to the one most likely to succeed based on each person’s unique tumor gene profile. It’s a first-of-a-kind experiment that brings together five drug companies, the government, private foundations and advocacy groups. The idea came from the federal Food and Drug Administration, which has agreed to consider approving new medicines based on results from the study. Its goal is to speed new treatments to market and give seriously ill patients more chances to find something that will help. Instead of being tested for individual genes and trying to qualify for separate clinical trials testing single drugs, patients can enroll in this umbrella study, get full gene testing and have access to many options at once. The study, called LungMAP, is for advanced cases of a common, hard-to-treat form of lung cancer — squamous cell. Plans for similar studies for breast and colon cancer are in the works. “For patients, it gives them their best chance for treatment of a deadly disease,” because everyone gets some type of therapy, said Ellen Sigal, chairwoman and founder of Friends of Cancer Research, a Washington-based research and advocacy group that helped plan and launch the study. “There’s something for everyone, and we’ll get answers faster” on whether experimental drugs work, she said. Cancer medicines increasingly target specific gene mutations that are carried by smaller groups of patients. But researchers sometimes have to screen hundreds of patients to find a few with the right mutation, making drug development inefficient, expensive and slow.

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Breyan Harris, a lifelong nonsmoker who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, posses at her home in Fair Oaks, Calif., Monday.

One of the leaders of the Lung-MAP study — Dr. Roy Herbst, chief of medical oncology at the Yale Cancer Center — said he once screened 100 patients to find five that might be eligible for a study, and ultimately was able to enroll two. “It’s just going to be impossible, in rare subgroups, for

companies to find enough” people to try out a new medicine, said Dr. Richard Pazdur, cancer drugs chief at the FDA. He and others at the FDA suggested the Lung-MAP trial design to speed new treatments to market and “minimize the number of patients exposed to ineffective therapies,” he said. Everyone in the study will be screened for mutations in more than 200 cancer-related genes, rather than a single mutation as in conventional studies. Then they will be assigned to one of five groups based on what these tumor biomarkers show. Each group will test a particular experimental medicine. Drugs can be added or subtracted from the study as it goes on, based on how each performs. The initial round of testing involves Amgen, Genentech, Pfizer, AstraZeneca PLC, and AstraZeneca’s global biologics partner, MedImmune. Up to 1,000 patients a year can be enrolled in the study. It will cost about $150 mil-

lion. The National Cancer Institute is paying $25 million, and the rest will come from foundations, charities and others in the public-private partnership. About 500 hospitals that are part of a large cancer treatment consortium around the country will take part, and some private groups want to join as well, Herbst said. “Nothing like this has ever been done before,” where such comprehensive testing will be done to match patients to experimental drugs, he said. Breyan Harris, a 33-year-old nurse from Sacramento, hopes to enroll. She’s a lifelong nonsmoker who was diagnosed with lung cancer on June 3. “Since then I’ve pretty much been on the phone, seeing doctors, trying to figure out how do I get rid of this,” she said. Harris expects to have one lung with a large tumor removed, “but if it comes back in my other lung I’m in real trouble,” so finding a drug to attack any remaining, hidden cancer is crucial, she said.

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Sports

Oilers get past Monarchs late in rain Sterling’s Daugherty works scoreless inning to notch win in his 1st Oilers appearance Staff report

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Lake Erie (Michigan) Monarchs 6-3 in seven innings Monday at a rainy and dark Coral Seymour Memorial Park. The Oilers finished the four-game series with the Monarchs with two wins and two ties. Peninsula is now 5-1-2 overall, while Lake Erie is 2-63. The Oilers take today off before beginning a four-game series with the Oceanside (California) Waves on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Seymour Park. If not for a three-run Oilers rally in the bottom of the seventh inning that was assisted by the weather, Peninsula and the Monarchs would have tied for the third time in four days. With the rain quickening and the light dimming, the Oilers quickly made two outs in the bottom of the seventh with the score tied at 3.

AJ Hernandez started the winning rally with a walk, then Josh Rose singled. Jordan Sanford then beat out a roller down the third-base line to load the bases. Gabriel Munoz then lofted a fly ball into the watery skies above short left field. The left fielder slipped trying to catch the ball, allowing three runs to score unearned. The game would be called just two pitches later. The odd sequence of events made a winner out of Sterling pitcher Mitchel Daugherty, who made his first appearance for the Oilers in the top of the seventh. Daugherty, who just returned from college at Southwest Oregon, pitched one scoreless and hitless inning while walking one and striking out one. Tyler Gibson got the start for the Oilers. Gibson pitched five innings

Sports Briefs Gwynn dies at 54 SAN DIEGO — Tony Gwynn, the Hall of Famer with a sweet lefthanded swing who spent his entire 20-year career with the Padres and was one of the game’s greatest hitters, died of cancer Monday. He was 54. Gwynn, a craftsman at the plate and winner of eight batting titles, was nicknamed “Mr. Padre” and was one of the most beloved athletes in San Diego. He attributed his oral cancer to years of chewing tobacco. He had been on a medical leave since late March from his job as baseball coach at San Diego State, his alma mater. He died at a hospital in suburban Poway, agent John Boggs said. “He was in a tough battle and the thing I can critique is he’s definitely in a better place,” Boggs told The Associated Press. “He suffered a lot. He battled. That’s probably the best way I can describe his fight against this

US notches dramatic win RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

NATAL, Brazil — Two hours after opening the World Cup, the United States could dream about defeating Portugal and world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo. The Americans’ confidence is soaring from Monday’s 2-1 win over Ghana, the team that knocked them out of the last two World Cups. “Anything is possible in football,” U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said. Trying to reach the knockout stage of consecutive World Cups for the first time, the Americans went ahead when Clint Dempsey scored 29 seconds in. The night ended with another adrenaline rush on 21-year-old John Brooks’ 86th-minute goal, just four minutes after Andre Ayew had scored for Ghana. Fast-paced end-to-end action in between included a broken nose for Dempsey and hamstring injuries to forward Jozy Altidore and defender Matt Besler. “It showed our resilience. I thought our maturity was awesome,” goalkeeper Tim Howard said. Dempsey became the first American to score in three World Cups; a converted midfielder, he also became the first U.S. forward to get a World Cup goal since Brian McBride in 2002. Brooks became the first U.S. substitute to ever score in 30 World Cup games over 84 years when he rose to head in Graham Zusi’s corner kick from 8 yards. Brooks, one of the team’s five German-Americans, fell to his knees and pushed his face into the ground, his hands on his head, overcome by his first international goal. He thought back to two nights earlier. “I told some teammates that I dreamed that I scored in the 80th minute and we won the game,” he said. “And now it was the 86th minute, and we won.” He dreamed of scoring on a header. From a corner kick. Just liked it happened. Now the U.S. is in good position in Group G, where Germany opened with a 4-0 rout of Portugal. After the game, Vice

President Joe Biden visited the victorious Americans in their locker room. “I just think it shows our character,” Dempsey said. “We did a good job of grinding out the result. It’s a huge three points for us.” Klinsmann had predicted this would be like a final. Altidore was hoping it wasn’t his finale. The forward was carried off on a stretcher after his left hamstring gave out in the 21st minute when he tried to control a long ball. He awaits tests that will determine whether he can return for this World Cup. “I was sprinting and I felt something. We’ll see what happens,” said Altidore, who will have a scan Tuesday back in Sao Paulo. “I was crushed.” GERMANY 4, PORTUGAL 0 SALVADOR, Brazil — Thomas Mueller scored a hat trick as Germany turned on its style and power to rout 10-man Portugal 4-0 in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday. Mueller, who scored five goals at the 2010 World Cup, was ruthless against a weak Portugal team that was clearly outplayed. With Chancellor Angela Merkel supporting in the stands, the German team celebrated its 100th World Cup match with a rousing victory that virtually assured by halftime. Mueller scored either side of Mats Hummels’ headed goal as Germany took a 3-0 lead at the break, and added his third goal in the 81st. Portugal was already 2-0 down before Pepe was red carded in the 37th minute for head-butting Mueller when the German player was sitting on the ground.

IRAN 0, NIGERIA 0 CURITIBA, Brazil — Nigeria and Iran delivered the first draw of the World Cup on Monday as they ground out a scrappy 0-0 stalemate in their opening match in Group F. The draw at the Arena da Baixada in the southern Brazilian city of Curitiba followed 12 mostly high scoring and attacking games. After a first half in which Nigeria failed to capitalize on its dominance, chances were few and far between in the second. In the early passages of play, Nigeria had shown menace, with much of its attacking thrust coming down the left with Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses combining to cause problems for the defensively-minded Iran side.

and give up eight hits and three earned runs while walking one and striking out five. Chad Rieser made his Oilers debut on the hill in the sixth, pitching a perfect inning and striking out two of the three he faced. After the Monarchs took a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning, the Oilers came right back with two runs in the bottom of the second. Hernandez walked and would score on a sacrifice fly by Ethan McGill, and Sanford singled and would score on a two-out double by Jake Sandlin. In the bottom of the fourth, the Oilers took a 3-2 lead when Rose and Sanford led off with singles, then Munoz walked. McGill walked to score Rose. Sanford led the Oilers by going 3 for 4 with two runs, while Rose was 2 for 3. Caleb Stayton was 3 for 3 for the

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illness he had, and he was courageous until the end.” In a rarity in pro sports, Gwynn played his whole career with the Padres, choosing to stay rather than leaving for bigger paychecks elsewhere. His terrific hand-eye coordination made him one of the game’s greatest contact hitters. He had 3,141 hits, a career .338 average and won eight NL batting titles. He excelled at hitting singles the other way, through the “5.5 hole” between third base and shortstop. Gwynn’s wife, Alicia, and other family members were at his side when he died, Boggs said. Gwynn’s son, Tony Jr., was in Philadelphia, where he plays for the Phillies. “Today I lost my Dad, my best friend and my mentor,” Gwynn Jr. tweeted. “I’m gonna miss u so much pops. I’m gonna do everything in my power to continue to ... Make u proud!” Gwynn had two operations for cancer in his right cheek between August 2010 and February 2012. The second surgery was complicated, with surgeons removing a facial nerve because it was intertwined with a tumor inside his right cheek. They grafted a nerve from Gwynn’s neck to help

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Alaska Baseball League Standings

W American League Bucs 4 Oilers 0 Goldpanners 0 National League Pilots 3 Miners 2 Chinooks 1

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him eventually regain facial movement. Gwynn had said he believed the cancer was from chewing tobacco.

Schumacher released from hospital BERLIN — Nearly six months after sustaining serious head injuries in a skiing accident, seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher left a French hospital on Monday and was transferred to neighboring Switzerland to continue his recovery. Schumacher “is not in a coma anymore,” his manager, Sabine Kehm, said in a brief statement announcing that the German driver had left the Grenoble University Hospital, where he had been treated since his accident Dec. 29. Kehm gave no further details of his condition or medical outlook, saying only that he would “continue his long phase of rehabilitation.” Schumacher left the Grenoble hospital Monday morning, said hospital spokeswoman Brigitte Polikar, who declined to give any details — The Associated Press on his condition.

Scoreboard Game 7 — Texas Tech (45-20) vs. Mississippi (46-20), 11 a.m. Game 8 — TCU (48-16) vs. Virginia (50-14), 4 p.m. All Times ADT

Soccer World Cup FIRST ROUND GROUP A W L T GF GA Pts Brazil 1 0 0 3 1 3 Mexico 1 0 0 1 0 3 Cameroon 0 1 0 0 1 0 Croatia 0 1 0 1 3 0 Tuesday, June 17 At Fortaleza, Brazil Brazil vs. Mexico, 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 At Manaus, Brazil Croatia vs. Cameroon, 2 p.m. GROUP B Netherlands 1 0 0 5 1 3 Chile 1 0 0 3 1 3 Australia 0 1 0 1 3 0 Spain 0 1 0 1 5 0 Wednesday, June 18 At Rio de Janeiro Spain vs. Chile, 11 a.m. At Porto Alegre, Brazil Netherlands vs. Australia, 8 a.m. GROUP C Colombia 1 Ivory Coast 1 Japan 0 Greece 0 GROUP D Costa Rica 1 Italy 1 England 0 Uruguay 0

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GROUP E France 1 0 0 3 0 3 Switzerland 1 0 0 2 1 3 Ecuador 0 1 0 1 2 0 Honduras 0 1 0 0 3 0 GROUP F Argentina 1 0 0 2 1 3 Iran 0 0 1 0 0 1 Nigeria 0 0 1 0 0 1 B.-Hrzgvna 0 1 0 1 2 0 Sunday, June 15 At Rio de Janeiro Argentina 2, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 Monday, June 16 At Curitiba, Brazil Iran 0, Nigeria 0 GROUP G Germany 1 0 0 4 0 3 U. States 1 0 0 2 1 3 Ghana 0 1 0 1 2 0 Portugal 0 1 0 0 4 0 Monday, June 16 At Salvador, Brazil Germany 4, Portugal 0 At Natal, Brazil United States 2, Ghana 1 Saturday, June 21 At Fortaleza, Brazil Germany vs. Ghana, 11 a.m. Sunday, June 22 At Manaus, Brazil Portugal vs. United States, 2 p.m. GROUP H Algeria 0 0 0 0 0 Belgium 0 0 0 0 0 Russia 0 0 0 0 0 South Korea 0 0 0 0 0 Tuesday, June 17 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Belgium vs. Algeria, 8 a.m. At Cuiaba, Brazil Russia vs. South Korea, 2 p.m.

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At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Omaha, Neb. All Times EDT Double Elimination x-if necessary Monday, June 16 Texas 4, Louisville 1, Louisville eliminated Vanderbilt 6, UC Irvine 4 Tuesday, June 17

AL Standings

East Division W Toronto 41 New York 35 Baltimore 35 Boston 32 Tampa Bay 28 Central Division Detroit 36 Kansas City 37 Cleveland 36 Chicago 33 Minnesota 32 West Division Oakland 42 Los Angeles 37 Seattle 36 Texas 35 Houston 32

L 30 33 34 38 43

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GB — 4½ 5 8½ 13

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.600 — .536 4½ .514 6 .500 7 .451 10½

Monday’s Games Cleveland 4, L.A. Angels 3 Kansas City 11, Detroit 8 Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 4 Boston 1, Minnesota 0 Texas 14, Oakland 8 Seattle 5, San Diego 1 Tuesday’s Games San Diego (Stults 2-8) at Seattle (Elias 5-5), 11:40 a.m. Houston (Keuchel 8-3) at Washington (Roark 5-4), 3:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 3-1) at Cleveland (Tomlin 4-3), 3:05 p.m. Toronto (Stroman 3-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 10-1), 3:05 p.m. Kansas City (Ventura 4-5) at Detroit (Scherzer 8-2), 3:08 p.m. Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 3-4) at Tampa Bay (Bedard 3-4), 3:10 p.m. Minnesota (P.Hughes 7-2) at Boston (Lester 7-7), 3:10 p.m. San Francisco (M.Cain 1-4) at Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 5-5), 4:10 p.m. Texas (Darvish 7-2) at Oakland (Milone 4-3), 6:05 p.m. All Times ADT

NL Standings

East Division W Atlanta 36 Washington 35 Miami 35 New York 31 Philadelphia 30 Central Division Milwaukee 42 St. Louis 38 Pittsburgh 34 Cincinnati 33 Chicago 29 West Division San Francisco 43 Los Angeles 38 Colorado 34 San Diego 29 Arizona 30

(Wacha 4-5), 4:15 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 7-2) at Arizona (Miley 3-6), 5:40 p.m. Colorado (Chacin 1-4) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 8-3), 6:10 p.m. All Times ADT

Indians 4, Angels 3 LA Cle.

020 100 000—3 9 0 201 100 00x—4 6 0

Weaver, Morin (7), D.De La Rosa (8) and Iannetta; Bauer, Carrasco (7) and Kottaras. W_Bauer 2-3. L_Weaver 7-6. Sv_Carrasco (1). HRs_Cleveland, A.Cabrera (7), C.Santana (9).

Royals 11, Tigers 8 KC Det.

000 043 400—11 17 0 001 100 006—8 13 2

Vargas, Ti.Collins (8), D.Joseph (9), Mariot (9) and S.Perez, Hayes; Verlander, E.Reed (7), B.Hardy (7), Coke (9) and Avila, Holaday. W_Vargas 7-2. L_Verlander 6-7. HRs_Kansas City, Infante (3). Detroit, J.Martinez (4).

Red Sox 1, Twins 0 Min. Bos.

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Correia, Thielbar (7), Burton (8) and K.Suzuki; R.De La Rosa, A.Miller (8), Badenhop (8), Uehara (9) and Pierzynski. W_R. De La Rosa 2-2. L_Correia 3-8. Sv_Uehara (15).

Rays 5, Orioles 4 Bal. TB

000 002 011—4 8 0 100 200 02x—5 9 0

W.Chen, O’Day (7), Matusz (8) and C.Joseph; Odorizzi, Boxberger (6), Jo.Peralta (7), Balfour (8), McGee (8), Oviedo (9) and Hanigan. W_McGee 3-0. L_O’Day 2-1. Sv_Oviedo (1). HRs_Baltimore, A.Jones (12), D.Young (3). Tampa Bay, Y.Escobar (4), Hanigan (4), Sands (1).

Rangers 14, Athletics 8

L 33 33 34 39 38

Pct .522 .515 .507 .443 .441

GB — ½ 1 5½ 5½

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Monday’s Games Chicago Cubs 5, Miami 4, 13 innings Philadelphia 6, Atlanta 1, 13 innings St. Louis 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Milwaukee 9, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 1 Seattle 5, San Diego 1 Tuesday’s Games San Diego (Stults 2-8) at Seattle (Elias 5-5), 11:40 a.m. Cincinnati (Cueto 6-5) at Pittsburgh (Cumpton 2-2), 3:05 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 8-3) at Washington (Roark 5-4), 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 2-6) at Miami (DeSclafani 1-1), 3:10 p.m. Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 2-6) at Atlanta (E.Santana 5-3), 3:10 p.m. San Francisco (M.Cain 1-4) at Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 5-5), 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Niese 3-3) at St. Louis

Tex. Oak.

020 621 012—14 16 1 200 014 100—8 15 3

Lewis, Ross Jr. (6), Sh.Tolleson (6), Cotts (7), Frasor (8), Rowen (9) and Chirinos; Pomeranz, Cook (4), Francis (6), Otero (8), Abad (9) and D.Norris. W_Lewis 5-4. L_Pomeranz 5-4. HRs_Texas, Do.Murphy 2 (4), Choice (7), Chirinos (6). Oakland, Moss (17), Cespedes (13).

Mariners 5, Padres 1 SD Sea.

000 000 001—1 5 0 320 000 00x—5 7 1

T.Ross, Boyer (6), A.Torres (8) and Grandal; C.Young, Beimel (7), Wilhelmsen (8) and Zunino. W_C.Young 6-4. L_T.Ross 6-6. HRs_San Diego, Quentin (3). Seattle, Seager (10), B.Miller (5).

Cubs 5, Marlins 4, 13 inn. Chi. 000 004 000 000 1—5 11 0 Mia. 201 001 000 000 0—4 10 0 Hammel, Grimm (7), W.Wright (7), Schlitter (7), Strop (9), H.Rondon (10), Villanueva (11), Russell (13) and Jo.Baker; Koehler, Hatcher (7), M.Dunn (7), A.Ramos (8), Cishek (9), Morris (10), Da.Jennings (12), Ja.Turner (13) and Mathis. W_Villanueva 3-5. L_Ja.Turner 2-5. Sv_Russell (1). HRs_Chicago, S.Castro (10). Miami, Stanton (19).

Phillies 6, Braves 1, 13 inn. Phi. 010 000 000 000 5—6 12 0 Atl. 000 000 001 000 0—1 12 1

Hamels, Diekman (8), Papelbon (9), De Fratus (10), Hollands (11), Bastardo (12) and Ruiz; Teheran, Avilan (9), S.Simmons (9), J.Walden (10), D.Carpenter (11), Varvaro (12), Hale (13) and Gattis, Laird. W_Bastardo 4-3. L_Hale 2-2. HRs_Philadelphia, Howard (12).

Cardinals 6, Mets 2 NY SL

001 000 010—2 5 0 101 040 00x—6 12 1

deGrom, Eveland (5), Germen (7), Edgin (8) and Teagarden, Recker; C.Martinez, Greenwood (5), Choate (8), Maness (8) and Y.Molina. W_Greenwood 1-0. L_deGrom 0-4. Sv_Maness (1).

Brewers 9, Diamondbacks 3 Mil. Ari.

021 000 033—9 12 0 030 000 000—3 11 0

W.Peralta, W.Smith (8), Duke (9) and Lucroy, Maldonado; McCarthy, Thatcher (8), Harris (8), Putz (9) and M.Montero. W_W.Peralta 7-5. L_Harris 0-2. HRs_Milwaukee, Gennett (4).

Dodgers 6, Rockies 1 Col. LA

000 100 000—1 4 3 002 012 01x—6 15 0

Matzek, C.Martin (6), Belisle (7), Masset (8) and Rosario; Ryu, League (7), Howell (8), B.Wilson (8), J.Wright (9) and A.Ellis. W_ Ryu 8-3. L_Matzek 1-1. HRs_Colorado, Rosario (7).

Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended Boston LHP Miguel Pena (Portland-EL) 100 games a third positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned LHP T.J. House to Columbus (IL). Recalled RHP Mark Lowe from Columbus. Agreed to terms with LHP Justus Sheffield, RHPs Jordan Dunatov and Argenis Angulo and OFs Bobby Ison and David Armendariz. MINNESOTA TWINS — Released OF Jason Kubel. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned INF Andy Parrino to Sacramento (PCL). Reinstated INF Alberto Callaspo from paternity leave. Assigned RHP Marcus Walden outright to Midland (TL). Agreed to terms with 3B Matt Chapman on a minor league contract. TEXAS RANGERS — Promoted Jim Cochrane to senior vice president, partnerships and client services. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed RHP Bronson Arroyo on the 15-day SL. Recalled OF Roger Kieschnick from Reno (PCL). COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned RHP Juan Nicasio to Colorado Springs (PCL). Recalled 1B-OF Kyle Parker from Colorado Springs. MIAMI MARLINS — Designated LHP Randy Wolf and RHP Kevin Slowey for assignment. Placed OF Christian Yelich on the 15day DL, retroactive to Saturday. Optioned INF Donovan Solano to New Orleans (PCL). Transferred C Jarrod Saltalamacchia to the 15-day DL and sent him to Jupiter (FSL) for a rehab assignment. Selected the contract of LHP Andrew Heaney from New

Orleans. Recalled RHP Anthony DeSclafani, OF Jake Marisnick and 1B Justin Bour from New Orleans. Agreed to terms with RHPs Tyler Kolek, Nick White, Connor Overton, Steven Farnworth, Jus- C tin Hepner, Nick Williams, Kyle Fischer and Gregory Greve; LHPs Y Christian MacDonald, Kyle Porter, Michael Mader, Alan Scott and James Buckelew; Cs Blake Anderson and Brad Haynal; SS Justin Twine; 2B Ryan Cranmer; and 1B Austen Smith on minor league contracts. NEW YORK METS — Optioned OF Andrew Brown to Las Vegas (PCL). Reinstated OF Eric Young Jr. from the 15-day DL. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed OF Tony Gwynn Jr. on the bereavement list. Recalled OF Aaron Altherr from Reading (EL). SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned RHP George Kontos to Fresno (PCL). Reinstated RHP Santiago Casilla from the 15day DL. Agreed to terms with OF Daniel Carbonell on a four-year contract. BASKETBALL Women’s National Basketball Association SEATTLE STORM — Promoted Shannon Burley to senior vice president, marketing and business operations. Named Nate Silverman vice president, marketing partnerships. FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed OL Zack Martin to a four-year contract. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released TE Kyle Auffray. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed OT Jay Bromley and LB Terrell Manning. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released DE Kenneth Boatright and QB Keith Price. Signed RB Demitrius Bronson and DT Kevin Williams. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Signed associate coach Craig Hartsburg, goaltending coach Ian Clark and development coach Chris Clark to multiyear contract extensions. Signed assistant coach Brad Larsen to a multiyear contract. Named Jared Bednar coach of Springfield (AHL). EDMONTON OILERS — Agreed to terms with F Iiro Pakarinen on a two-year, entry-level contract. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Renewed its affiliation with Cincinnati (ECHL). NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Promoted Doug Weight to assistant general manager as well as remaining as an assistant coach. Named Greg Cronin assistant coach. WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Promoted Ross Mahoney to assistant general manager. COLLEGE CASTLETON — Named Nicole Kondziela women’s volleyball coach. NOTRE DAME — Suspended RB/WR Will Mahone indefinitely from the football team. OKLAHOMA STATE — Announced men’s basketball G G Anthony Hickey is transferring from LSU and has been granted eligibility by the NCAA for the upcoming season. SAN JOSE STATE — Named Dan Muscatell women’s assistant basketball coach.

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would be open June 11. “I don’t like to a have a timeline set because people get upset when projects don’t get completed in time,” Endries said. “The groundwater and weather has made a mess of things and my guys are working hard to finish.” On Monday a crew of six used heavy equipment and pumps to remove groundwater, while half of the new culvert was in place. Endries said his team was waiting on some heavy equipment to arrive, which slowed down their progress. Elaina Sedivy, who lives next door to the Smiths, said the road closure has affected her, but the crew has done what they can for the locals. Sedivy said she works at Soldotna Kids Early Learning Center on the Spur Highway and has to open the daycare at 6 a.m. To save her commute time she parks on the other side of the construction and walks around the hole in the road. Andrew Smith said the delay is frustrating. He only has one car and has had to take his wife to work before he goes to work. His babysitter lives in Sterling and has to drive the long way to get to their house. Andrew Smith said he is concerned the project will not be completed in time for the start of dipnet season, which would greatly impact Beaver Loop Road residents who could only use Bridge Access Road. “They need to get this road open,” he said. “Nobody will be able to get out. There are going to be a lot of accidents. It’s going to shut down this whole area.”

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Kenai Watershed Forum project However, returned undeto replace a culvert to improve liverable ballots, Blankenship fish passage for tributaries to said, will help the borough to the Kenai River beneath Beaverify bad residential addressver Loop Road. Robert Ruffes. ner, executive director of the Of the 28 precincts within watershed forum, said the old the borough, six are currently culverts were structurally deabsentee-by-mail only. ficient and prevented juvenile For people who prefer to fish from accessing habitat. vote in person, absentee-voting Residents of Beaver Loop Road that have been cut off from access to the Spur Highway will have to wait longer before the road opens. The Continued from page A-1 project, which was originally expected to be completed June neau and Sitka’s 12 percent bed 11, has been delayed another tax rates. three weeks, because of com“In many respects we have a plications with high levels of competitive environment to get groundwater, Ruffner said. tourists to come and so (I) just The contractor, Endries wanted to be within … a good, Company from Soldotna, rereasonable tax that we see in quested an extension from the other communities,” Smith Department of Transportation, said. which will complete the road As laid out in current code, after the culvert and water and an accommodation tax would sewer lines under the road have be on a per night basis. Howevbeen completed, Ruffner said. er, hotel or motel room rentals “The project is a little befor 30 or more consecutive days hind schedule,” Ruffner said. will not be taxed. Recreational “The contractor had some chalvehicle parks would not be sublenges with water and sewer ject to the proposed bed tax. mains that they were installing If passed, Hamrick said with and the amount of groundwater. the increased budget KPTMC The recent rain hasn’t helped could participate in Outside and much either.” international sales missions to Kenai City Manager Rick Koch said the city expects the road to be open in time for the personal-use dipnet fishery, which opens July 10. Pete Endries, the general conContinued from page A-1 tractor, said it’s inconvenient but his crew is working diligently to finish the job. He said he didn’t Reach Dan Balmer at dan- occurred, seismic sensors have like that the reader board on the iel.balmer@peninsulaclarion. been installed in Noatak and the regional hub town of Kotzebue, Spur Highway said the road com.

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stations will be available 15 days before Election Day at the borough clerk’s office at the George A. Navarre Administration Building in Soldotna, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Annex office in Homer and the nearest city clerk’s office. The borough is able to consider by-mail elections because the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 213 this year, which eliminates the need for election boards for each precinct. Requiring an election board for

each precinct for local governments that want to hold by-mail or electronic elections is costly and wasteful, Micciche said, according to an April press release. “It’s a simple bill, but I think the results, hopefully, will result in more Alaskans becoming engaged in local elections and ultimately becoming more interested in the results of those elections,” Micciche said. Micciche said he thinks local

governments that chose hold by-mail elections in Alaska will see a dramatic increase in voter participation because it will be more convenient for rural Alaskans. “If we try (by-mail elections) for a couple of years and it doesn’t work out, we can always go back,” Smith said. “It’s not the end of the world.”

educate travel agents and tour operators about the Kenai Peninsula and push spring, fall and winter tourism. Hamrick said she would also like to explore creating a position to work with Anchorage and state tourism to incorporate Kenai Peninsula in plans for people who travel to Anchorage for conventions. “When people are coming to Anchorage for a convention, they want to be able to do other things while they’re in Alaska as well,” Hamrick said. Hamrick will be speaking to various city councils in the borough this month about the proposed bed tax and asking for letters of support for the tax. The Seldovia City Council has already voted in favor of writing a support letter, Hamrick said, and the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce also agreed

to provide one. According to the ordinance, for 24 years, the borough has funded KPTMC to market the area as a tourism destination. If the voters approve the tax, and the borough continues to choose KPTMC as the agency to market the Peninsula, KPTMC would no longer request borough funding, which in recent years has been $300,000 annually. Along with the $300,000 from the borough, KPTMC contributes about $275,000, Hamrick said at a May borough finance committee meeting. She said other state tourist destinations currently have bed taxes in place and are out-marketing the Kenai Peninsula with larger budgets. Anchorage has a 12 percent bed tax and the largest budget at $7 million. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough

has a 5 percent bed tax and an $850,000 budget. Voters considered and failed a 4 percent bed tax in 2005. Because it called for 75 percent of revenues to go to the borough general fund and 25 percent to go to a tourism marketing fund, Hamrick said KPTMC did not support the tax. Hamrick is scheduled to discuss the ordinance at the joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce luncheon at noon today at Froso’s restaurant in Soldotna. A public hearing on the ordinance is set for the July 22 assembly meeting. If approved, the proposition would appear on the Oct. 7 regular election ballot.

55 miles south. Ruppert said the sensors help gather more accurate information about the earthquakes. The series of earthquakes has scientists puzzled about activity that is considered very unusual in the area.

“At this point, we don’t really understand the nature of these earthquakes,” Ruppert said. Ruppert said she doesn’t believe there is any connection between the quakes and the Red Dog Mine, located

about 35 miles north of Noatak. “All mining activities are very near the surface,” Ruppert said. “And all the earthquakes are miles below the surface.”

Kaylee Osowski can be reached at kaylee.osowski@ peninsulaclarion.com.

Fighter pilot returns to home town for exercise

FAIRBANKS (AP) — An Air Force fighter pilot in Alaska for training is flying over familiar territory. Capt. James Collins grew up in Ester, just south of Fairbanks. When he landed his F-16 on June 4 at Eielson Air Force Base, he was greeted on the runway by his wife, Annette, daughters Olivia, 4, and Zoie, 2, and 9-month-old son

James. “It was kind of cool,” Collins said of flying in from Japan. “I could pick out where UAF was and where the Old Nenana Highway was. I could look in the targeting pod and pick out the clearing in the trees where our house is at.” Collins, 31, is assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron stationed at Osan Air Base in South Ko-

rea, the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner reported. He is taking part in Red Flag-Alaska field training exercises. He grew up dreaming of being a pilot like his grandfather, a Marine Corsair pilot who died in a midair collision during a training exercise. “He’s pretty much always had his sights set on being a pilot,” said Collins’ father,

James. “Everything he did in high school and college was directed to getting a pilot slot out of ROTC and flying fighters.” Collins this time is flying over the 65,000-square mile Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the largest training range in America. “Coming up here and having clear air and having air space

weight of 14,000 pounds. No one was injured in the incident just north of Westchester Lagoon. Spoth-Torres says an engineering firm will be lookCarriage horses spook, knock down bystander ing at the damage Tuesday, but adds the problem appears to be the substructure of the wooden bridge, which is nearly three FAIRBANKS — A woman was taken to Fairbanks Memo- decades old. She says replacing the bridge could cost as much rial Hospital after she was knocked down by horses spooked as $500,000. Ideally, it would be replaced this summer, but is when the carriage they were pulling broke. expected to take longer. One other person was taken to the hospital. Several women riding on the horse-drawn carriage suffered bruises. Tentative deal reached on ferry union contract The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports a veterinarian, Dr. JUNEAU — The state announced Monday that it had Dee Thornell, was giving free carriage rides Sunday afternoon at Raven Landing Senior Community Center for Father’s Day. reached tentative agreement on a new, three-year contract with The back of the carriage broke off and the horses spooked. the largest union representing Alaska Marine Highway System workers. Six women passengers were thrown from their seats. Terms must be approved by the Inlandboatmen’s Union of The horses sped off and knocked down the bystander. Her arm was cut and she hit her head as she fell. She was taken to the Pacific and the state Legislature. A Department of Administration spokesman said talks were Fairbanks Memorial Hospital on a backboard. A hospital spokesman says the woman and another injured continuing with the other two marine unions, the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Enperson were stable. gineers’ Beneficial Association. The tentative agreement calls for a 1-percent pay raise startPedestrian bridge in Anchorage collapses ing July 1, 2015, and a 2 percent increase the following year. ANCHORAGE — A pedestrian bridge along Anchorage’s It also calls for members to pay $100 annually to use the ferry popular coastal trail collapsed Monday morning under the on stand-by status, a benefit the regional director of the Inlandweight of heavy equipment. boatmen’s Union of the Pacific, Ricky Deising, said extends to Municipal parks superintendent Holly Spoth-Torres says a immediate family. Previously, workers and retirees and their private tree company was using the bridge to get to an Alas- families received free passage on ferries on a stand-by basis. ka Railroad project site when the collapse occurred under the He said the proposal would not affect current retirees. — The Associated Press weight of a truck and wood chipper with a total estimated

Around Alaska

from the surface to 60,000 feet is amazing,” Collins said. “It’s a huge amount of air space so it affords us great training opportunities that we don’t have a chance to experience any other place we fly.” The scenery is good, too. “I flew my first sortie out of Eielson (on Wednesday) and it was awesome,” Collins said. “It’s awesome flying over the

mountains southeast of base, that part of the Alaska Range. That was pretty incredible.” Collins will return to South Korea before transferring in August to Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City. His goal is to be stationed at Eielson. “I don’t have any plans on getting out any time soon,” he said. “I’ll probably stay and fly as long as they let me.”

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NEWSPAPER INSERTER Veteran Services Coordinator The KPC VA Coordinator serves as the initial point of contact for inquiries by active duty and veteran students, provides detailed active duty military and VA information in non-regulatory language through workshops, group, or individual settings. The Coordinator will work with prospective and current veteran students to explain the procedures and requirements for obtaining the benefits they are entitled to and facilitate their access to other KPC services. The position requires travel to KPC's Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer on a regular basis. This position also serves as Campus Safety Officer. A 12 month, 40 hours per week position at level 77, step 1; $20.75 per hour, beginning August, 2014. Tuition waivers included with benefits package. Applications will be accepted until the position is closed. To apply for this position go to KPC's employment page at www.kpc.alaska.edu UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.

General Employment

Now Taking Applications. 25- 30 hours per week. Evenings to early morning shift. No experience necessary. Applicants must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. & be deadline orientated. Pre-employment substance abuse testing required. Applications available at the Clarion front office

8am- 5pm, Monday-Friday. 150 Trading Bay Rd. in Kenai. For more information about this position call Randi at the Peninsula Clarion (907)283-3584 The Peninsula Clarion is an E.O.E

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Lake front home with float plane accessibility. Quiet lake home for someone with many interests --- landscaping; animal raising (barn, tack room, chicken coop) art/handicraft studio (26 X 26) that could become separate bedrooms; lake for sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming; float plane accessible; two bedroom apartment for B & B; two car, heated garage; many, many possibilities. This unusual home is built into a hillside. The unique house kept expanding up the hill. All three stories are at ground level,with the main floor handicapped accessible. Windows everywhere. You live with nature. Built as close as possible to 5 Star requirements and to be as maintenance free as possible. It has cement siding, vinyl windows and storm doors. Seven miles south of Soldotna. Priced for sale this summer at $367,000. For appointment to see this home call Ruth at (907)262-9619 or Sharilyn at 5 Star (907)252-3163

Homes The Ninilchik Traditional Council (NTC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Clinic Administration / Patient Accounts Specialist . This position provides administrative and advanced support to the Tribal Health Director and the Behavioral Health Services Manager in order to accomplish the functions of the NTC Community Clinic operations. In addition, this position performs a variety of administrative and technical duties related to managing patient accounts/billing. Qualifications include two (2) years of clerical experience working in a healthcare organization or in a position that requires an understanding and application of basic accounting principles, and two (2) years experience in patient accounting, including Medicare & Medicaid. Additionally, professional certification in patient accounting, healthcare financial management, certified coder or related healthcare revenue cycle component is required. Benefits include Holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical/Dental/Life & 401(k) For the job description or to apply visit our website at www.ninilchiktribe-nsn.gov. For questions call 907-567-3313. P.L. 93-638 applies

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UDELHOVEN OILFIELD SYSTEM SERVICES, INC. UOSS is a merit shop construction contractor that has served the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska for over 40 years. We are accepting applications for current openings on the Kenai Peninsula for

Certified Welders GTAW / SMAW process

for work offshore and onshore including overtime. Wage DOE. If you want to become a part of an established company that puts their employees first, conducts their business with integrity, makes safe execution a priority, and shares success with their employees along with a great benefits package then we want to hear from you. Please send a copy of your resume with work history and any other information to kenaireception@udelhoven.com or fax 907-283-5929.

Hope Community Resources is seeking an experienced candidate for our Home Alliance Coordinator position in Kenai! Hope is a private, non-profit agency that provides services to people who experience disabilities. Through in-home supports and community activities, people supported by Hope have the opportunity to live a full life in the community of their choice. The HAC is a live-in assisted living home manager. This involves assisting with daily living needs, connecting the individuals with activities in their community, and training and scheduling other staff who work in the home. This position is compensated at approximately $49,900/yr. We offer paid training and competitive benefits. Visit our website and apply online at www.hopealaska.org or visit our local office at 47202 Princeton Ave in Soldotna.

General Employment PATHOLOGY LABORATORY NOW HIRING 1 Administrative Assistant Great opportunity with varied duties. Word and excel skills required.

Homes FSBO

2 Office Logistic Coordinator Fast paced; action driven duties. Requires excellent communication and organizational skills. 3 Laboratory work for individual with biology and/or chemistry background. Includes laboratory duties and transcription documentation.

Homer Electric Association, Inc., is seeking a detail oriented individual with an accounting proficiency to assume the duties of TEMPORARY Plant Accountant I in the Homer office. A minimum of one year college level accounting and two years of general accounting experience are required. RUS accounting experience is desirable. This individual will assist with a variety of plant accounting duties which include processing work orders, maintaining asset records, data entry and other duties associated with plant accounting activities. This position is not expected to exceed 6 months. Applications may be completed online at http://homerelectric.applicantpro.com/jobs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at (907) 235-3369 or hr@homerelectric.com. HEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Recruiting will continue until a qualified applicant has been hired.

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4 In addition to the above full-time positions we are also looking for High school or College students looking for summer employment. Hours vary. Opportunity for continued employment during school year. Call (9O7)262-3557.

General Employment LOOKING FOR Hardworking people to fill

Customer Service positions in Soldotna & Kenai. Resume & References Call Brenda (907)394-8220

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. Ross Baxter, Century 21/ Freedom Realty (907)398-7264 MLS#14-8451

Garage Sales PRICE REDUCED CUTE HOME * MOVE-IN-READY

New Carpet, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, Bonus room, 5-Star Energy, Stainless Steel appliances, K-Beach between Kenai & Soldotna, Vaulted ceiling. Must See. (907)252-7733 $149,900.

6th Annual Funny River Community Garage Sale. June 19th-20th. 9am-5pm at the Funny River Community Center 35850 Pioneer Access Rd. If you would like to be a vendor reserve your space call: (907)260-4746

General Employment CITY OF SOLDOTNA, ALASKA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Police Clerk II Wage Range 10 $19.70/hr Non-Exempt The City of Soldotna has an immediate opening for a Police Clerk II in the Soldotna Police Department. This position provides clerical and administrative support for the Police Department. The ability to use diplomacy, good judgment and maintain confidentiality is essential. A complete job description is available on the City's website at http://ci.soldotna.ak.us/jobs.html. Must submit City application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources at 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, by email tcollier@ci.soldotna.ak.us, or fax 866-596-2994 by 5 p.m., June 17, 2014. The City of Soldotna is an EEO employer.

General Employment Glazier/Glass- Merchant

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 June 20, 2014. EOE

NEW HOME ON 2.49 ACRES

at Lakeshore Glass, Homer, AK. Established glass shop looking for additional employee to install windows in homes, boats, autos, some garage door installation also. Carpentry skills helpful, glass experience a big plus. Employer will train the right person. Great trade to learn, advancement potential. Drug test, resume and references required. 1371 Lakeshore Dr. Homer 99603 (907)235-8505 lakeshoreglass@alaska.net

General Employment CAR WASH ATTENDANT

Soldotna/ Kenai Looking for positive & self motivated person, valid drivers lic./ dependable transportation. $9- 15/ DOE, 30- 40 hours/ week, Turn resumes into Auto Wash Express, Soldotna. Drop in Mail Drop, inside entry. Next to Fred Meyer.

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Homes KENAI RIVER HOME

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

Real Estate For Sale 3-Bedroom, 2 1/2-bath 2466sq.ft. home for sale. Located on K-Beach between Kenai & Soldotna on the Kenai River. This home has an 1100sq.ft. attached garage and work shop area, storage shed, paved driveway and established lawn with sprinkler system. The view is gorgeous with the mountains, kenai flats, Kenai river and the city of Kenai. Enjoy watching the amazing wild life from the comfort of your home including eagles, moose, caribou, coyotes, seals and the occasional bear and beluga sightings. Asking $599,000. (907)283-5447 or (907)398-6885.

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

General Employment $12- $18 Hour Men & Women wanted for light delivery in the Kenai area. Must have own vehicle, valid drivers license & insurance. Call Mike. (907)252-6689 Leave message.

Healthcare HELP NEEDED Live in caregiver, Experienced female preferred. All expenses paid. (907)335-1098

Commercial Property Condominiums/Town Homes Farms/Ranches Homes Income Property Land Manufactured Mobile Homes Multiple Dwelling Out of Area for Sale Steel Building Vacation Property Wanted To Buy Waterfront Property

Homes NIKISKI

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

Land 1.7 to 2 ACRE LOTS. Holt Lamplight & Miller Loop. GAS, ELECTRIC & borough maintain roads. Owner financed , 10% down, 8% interest, 10 years. $29,500. (907)776-5212 2.11 ACRES West Poppy Lane. Partially cleared, Utilities hooked up. (907)262-2211, (907)252-8053, (907)252-9946.

Rentals Apartments, Unfurnished Apartments, Furnished Cabins Condominiums Town Homes Duplex Homes Lots For Rent Manufactured/Mobile Homes Misc. Rentals Office Space Out of Area Rentals Rental Wanted Retail/Commercial Space Roommate Wanted Rooms For Rent Storage Rentals Vacation Rentals

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Apartments, Unfurnished EXCELLENT OCEAN VIEW! Bay Arm Apartments, Kenai. Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartment, utilities included. $25. nonrefundable application fee. No pets. (907)283-4405. NEAR VIP Sunny 2-bedroom, 1,100sqft., $1,050. washer/dryer, Dish TV. carport, utilities included. (907)398-0027. NEWLY REMODELED Brunswick Apts. Soldotna. 2-bedroom, storage, $630. Washer/dryer on premises. (907)252-9634, (907)262-7986. No AHFC. Application outside 340 apt. 5. 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.

Homes 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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Antiques/Collectibles Appliances Audio/Video Building Supplies Computers Crafts/Holiday Items Electronics Exercise Equipment Firewood Food Furniture Garage Sales Heavy Equipment/ Farm Machinery Lawn/Garden Liquidation Machinery & Tools Miscellaneous Music Musical Instructions Office/Business Equipment Vacations/Tickets Wanted To Buy

Campers/Travel Trailers ‘92 9FT. WESTERN WILDERNESS cab-over camper. Excellent condition stored in heat shop. sleeps-4, self-contained, roll around jack stands. $10,500. (907)262-3828 WOOLRIDGE BOAT 15.7Ft., Honda 30-50, 5 seats, 3/4 canvas-top, full length cover, anchor/ rope/ chain. Hummingbird depthfinder, trailer. $12,500. (907)262-3828

Guns COLT KING COBRA 4-inch bbl. Stainless steel finish. 357. Cal with manual/case. $1,610. All (701)629-5770

Transportation Autos Classic/Custom Financing Motorcycles Parts & Accessories Rentals Repair & Services Sport Utilities, 4x4 Suburbans/Vans/ Buses Trucks Trucks: Commercial Trucks: Heavy Duty Trailers Vehicles Wanted

Trucks ‘70 CST C10

350 Vortec Cratemotor, Turbo 350 transmission, runs great, very reliable, new battery, lots of extras. $17,000. OBO (907)378-8862 ‘94 FORD PICKUP F350 2x4, crewcab, air, long bed, gas motor, 15-mpg, Hallmark camper cabover, will sell separately. $5,900. (719)963-5515

Aircrafts & Parts WIPLINE 4000 Amphibious Floats, Mount Brackets for Cessna 206, all new Tires, nice tight floats. $22,000. (360)864-6271 (360)269-4907 Toledo, Washington.

Boats & Sail Boats 15' Willie Drift Boat with trailer. Comes with ors & locks seats & more. $5,600. Call (907)388-0362. 19FT. LUND Aluminum Riverboat Fully equipped 50-Horse Yamaha, 4 stroke. 3 pedestal seats. River ready, just like new. (907)598-1945

**ASIAN MASSAGE** Grand Opening, Welcome Visitors Call Anytime! (907)741-1644, (907)398-8896.

THAI HOUSE MASSAGE

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Saturday June 7th off of Holt Lamplight, Sweet active, 35#, female dog, with short brown & black hair with white on it's chest. One bent down ear, short tail, she has been nice around our kids, only barks when someone comes or goes from the house, playful, definitely a puppy. It looks like a mix with rottwhiler. She has no collar, no identification. Please contact Ludie at (907)715. 8254 or email at

Health PENINSULA THAI MASSAGE Thompsons’s/ Soldotna, next to Liberty Tax. (907)252-8053, (907)398-2073

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STOLEN: SET NET Gear. 16'-8' dual axle trailer with four totes containing 8 set nets and a parts motor were stolen this spring from the Pac Star Boat Yard. Please contact with any info for recovery. A reward is offered. (907)690-3465

FOUND 6/11/14 Down rigger. Call to identify. (907)252-1954

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FOUND FERRET off Woods Dr./ Ciechanski. Call to identify. (907)690-0830

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Invitation to BID Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc. is soliciting bids for the West High Romig Middle School Addition and Renovation Project in Anchorage, Alaska. Sealed Bids shall be hand delivered to Cornerstone General Contractors at 5050 Cordova Street Anchorage, Alaska 99503 by 2:00pm (ADT) Wednesday, June 27Th. Drawings, Specifications, and reference documents are available on Cornerstone’s online RFQ data resource site. Please contact Brian Ginder at 907-561-1993 for access to bid related information. We are an EEO employer and are requesting material and subcontractor quotes from all bidders, including MBE, WBE, DBE, etc. PUBLISH: 6/13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2014 1785/73750

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Old military drill truck camouflage in color with a red b&e drill, identification #NKO 171-720539.15358. Has been abandon on the lot of 53464 mark Blvd. Nikiski AK from September 2012 through June 2014. A storage fee of $200. a month is required if you wish to claim this vehicle as a lien holder or family member, please contact Walter Gage via certified mail at PO Box 7973 Nikiski, Alaska 99635 by July 14, 2014 forfeit your title.

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NOTICE OF UTILITY CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT APPLICATION The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that on June 6, 2014, Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska, LLC (CINGSA) filed an application to amend Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 733. Commission Order U-10-051(9), approving CINGSA's initial certificate application, limited the maximum allowable reservoir pressure for the Sterling C Gas Storage Pool to 1,700 psia. That order relied on the technical analysis of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) to determine the suitability of the Sterling C reservoir for natural gas storage. On June 4, 2014, CINGSA received approval from AOGCC to increase the reservoir pressure from 1,700 to 2,200 psia. CINGSA's certificate amendment application seeks to increase the regulatory reservoir pressure limit of the Sterling C storage reservoir to 2,200 psia. Docket No. U-14-082 was opened to address this matter. In connection with the application, CINGSA filed a motion to waive certain application requirements related to corporate/partnership documents, service area maps, technical documentation and information, and financial information. This notice does not address in detail all of the points contained in the filing. The Commission may approve or impose conditions that vary from those proposed. The Commission has not assessed the completeness of the application or petition for waiver. The Commission may determine whether the application is complete after the close of the public comment period as stated below. You may obtain information about this application by contacting Matthew T. Findley, Counsel for CINGSA, at Ashburn & Mason, P.C., 1227 West 9th Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501, (907) 276-4331. The complete filing is also available for inspection at the Commission's office at 701 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501; phone: (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed at the Commission's website at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing Docket “U-14-082” in the Find the Matter search box. To comment on this application or the motion for waiver, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m. July 7, 2014, at the Commission's address given above or via our website at: https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/ PublicNoticesComments.aspx. Please reference docket number U-14-082 and include a statement that you've filed a copy of the comments with CINGSA at its address given above. Individuals or groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication formats, please contact Joyce McGowan at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, or TTY (907) 276-4533 or send a request via electronic mail to rca.mail@alaska.gov by June 30, 2014. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 13th day of June, 2014. REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA

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By Leigh Rubin

Ziggy

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could be taken aback by someone else’s diligence and willingness to go through a problem with you. Accept this person’s support, and be positive. A conversation might be more important than you realize or want to acknowledge. Tonight: Release your inner child. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You’ll accomplish a lot in the morning if you make and return necessary calls. Though you might not want to commit to plans, you will enjoy catching up on others’ news. Think more carefully about your choices that involve a key person. Tonight: Hang out close to home. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You might feel tense about a financial matter in the morning, but by mid-afternoon you will kick back and relax. You could see a different perspective to a personal matter. A co-worker or friend seems to be full of information. Tonight: Visit with a loved one. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Your creativity comes out naturally. Your interactions will attract others’ attention. You might feel energetic, but staying mentally focused could be a challenge. Brainstorm with a pal while taking a walk. Open up, and allow more sharing. Tonight: Be willing to pick up the tab. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH The morning could feel off to you. You might consider taking off the day, or perhaps just the morning. You will rejuvenate later today, and you’ll be nearly unstoppable. Know that you will be able to make up for lost time. Tonight: Beam in exactly what you want.

Ask for an extension Dear Heloise: I would like to suggest to your readers that they ask for seat-belt extenders for their cars. Most people do not know that they are available for all makes and models, but you have to ask for them. They are free. If you do not need them for yourself, you may need them for someone who will be in your car in the future. I think it should be mandatory for all cars (new or used) sold to have them in the car for use, if needed. — Pamela W. in Ohio Seat-belt extenders are an important part of a vehicle, but unfortunately, they are not available for all makes and models of cars. If you want an extender, you must contact the car dealer. Many dealers will give them to you for free, but others may charge a small fee. They also may ask you to sign a waiver saying that you know about the warnings related to effectiveness and liability when using extenders. — Heloise Silica-gel packets Dear Heloise: When I find little packets of desiccants (silica-gel packets) in boxes to keep moisture out of the contents, I wonder if it is safe to put one in my cracker jar. I did try it, and the crackers stayed just as crisp and fresh as when I opened it, but is this safe? — Vicki A. in Idaho Although these packets are nontoxic, they are not recommended for use with food (unless the packets came packaged with that particular food item). To keep your crackers fresh, store them in an airtight container or even the freezer. There are many other areas in your home where you could reuse silica-gel packets, but don’t use them when storing food. — Heloise

SUDOKU

By Tom Wilson

By Dave Green

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

8 1 9 6 5 4 2 7 3

5 3 6 9 2 7 1 8 4

2 7 4 3 8 1 6 5 9

4 5 1 2 3 8 9 6 7

7 6 3 5 1 9 4 2 8

9 8 2 7 4 6 3 1 5

3 4 8 1 6 5 7 9 2

6 9 5 4 7 2 8 3 1

Difficulty Level

1 2 7 8 9 3 5 4 6

2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

A baby born today has a Sun in Gemini and a Moon in Aquarius if born before 2:23 p.m. (PDT). Afterward, the Moon will be in Pisces. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, June 17, 2014: This year you often see the big picture, whereas others might not. You will want to take your time and explain more of your vision. You are 100 percent committed to excellent communication, but you could be too verbal at times. If you are single, this summer could be in your memory for a long time. Romance heads your way. If you are attached, the two of you will enjoy relating more and more. You communicate well with each other, especially when you are alone together. PISCES is as emotional as you are intellectual. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Use the morning for key matters, as that is when you are least likely to hit an obstacle. Optimism surrounds your home life. Any investment you put into property will pay off. Know when to put a halt to a conversation. Tonight: Get some much-needed quiet time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Others clearly have strong expectations of what you can do. You might be confident, but you won’t be as sure of yourself as others are. Pressure builds until the mid-afternoon, when you can ask for feedback from a friend. Discussions will be animated. Tonight: Where the action is. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

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Previous Puzzles Answer Key

B.C.

By Johnny Hart

Garfield

By Eugene Sheffer

By Jim Davis

Take It from the Tinkersons By Bill Bettwy

Tundra

Shoe

7 2 1 3 4 2 8 4 3 8 4 6 7 9 9 6 6 1 3 5 4 2 Difficulty Level

3 7 6 7 6/17

By Chad Carpenter

By Chris Cassatt & Gary Brookins

Mother Goose and Grimm

By Michael Peters

2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

DEAR ABBY: May I sit in your chair and give some advice today? It’s aimed at men who place ads on dating sites and then wonder why they can’t meet “quality” women. I’m an educated, decent-looking, middle-aged widow who has dated quite a lot through such ads and local social groups. Yes, it can be a jungle out there, but the Internet is a wonderful tool for bringing people together. I live in a small town, and the pool of eligible men is smaller here than in metropolitan areas. That said, there are few profiles that attract my attention and that of my divorced/widowed friends. Gentlemen, some pointers: 1. Smile! A dour expression is unpleasant. 2. We may want to see you with your shirt off after we get to know you, but it’s not the most appealing or refined pose for a first look. 3. Be realistic. If you are Joe Average, we Jane Averages would enjoy meeting you. Are you REALLY going to hold out for a model who is a decade or so younger than you? 4. Be kind to the English language. You don’t have to be a genius, but it would be nice to know you can competently communicate in writing. 5. Consider a shave. Some women like men with

Crossword

A-12 Peninsula Clarion, Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Pet Tails

Indiana agency caring for dogs from fighting ring By LAURI HARVEY KEAGLE The Times

MUNSTER, Ind. — Problems at Gary Animal Control last summer led to an international domino effect of rehabilitation and new homes for more than two dozen dogs, officials said. Animal Rescue Corps, a Washington, D.C.-based group that works with law enforcement to save animals from dogfighting rings and puppy mills throughout North America, rescued 25 dogs from a dogfighting ring in Mississippi last month. Five of those dogs — four pit bull terriers and a Rottweiler — were transferred this week to the Humane Society Calumet Area in Munster. They’re starting rehabilitation with trainer Kris Montgomery aimed at placing them in adoptive homes. One of the rescued dog, Hoops, has scars on his head, face and hind quarters. He’s terrified of other dogs, Bacino told The Times (http://bit. ly/1jD6OOE ). All of the dogs tested positive for heartworm. “The pit bull has gotten such a terrible, terrible reputation,” said Jenny Bacino, assistant director at the Munster facility. “People fear them and don’t

understand all of their wonderful traits. It’s a true disservice to the breed.” The local shelter welcomed the dogs, but the addition pushed the already overcrowded facility, which is housing animals in hallways, offices and classrooms, beyond its limits. “We already have around 370 animals here,” volunteer coordinator Jessica Petalas said. “We have dogs everywhere that were only supposed to be in the main kennel, but the alternative is them being on the street.” Animal Rescue Corps sweetened the deal, saying it would take about 20 dogs to a shelter in Nova Scotia, Canada, in exchange for rehabbing the dogs rescued from a life of fighting. “I said ‘We’re in desperate need,’ and they said, ‘So are we,’” ARC founder and President Scotlund Haisley said. Those dogs began their trip Thursday morning, when Haisley arrived with a van. All of the dogs leaving for Nova Scotia already had adoption agreements awaiting them in Canada, Bacino said. A partnership between Animal Rescue Corps and Humane Society Calumet Area was born eight months ago, when ARC provided an assessment of Gary Animal Control after complaints surfaced about con-

ditions and practices there last summer. Haisley said Bissell Pet Foundation, a charity arm of the vacuum cleaner company, asked his group to assess Gary Animal Control and provide recommendations. “It was very clear that it was, quite simply, a disaster,” Haisley said. “The shelter was non-functional. They were putting to death a large number of their animals. For the most part, if you wound up in the Gary pound, you were in trouble.” Haisley said as part of the assessment, he looked at other area rescues and determined Humane Society Calumet Area could provide the best solution. The assessment led to a contract orchestrated by Animal Rescue Corps between the city of Gary and Humane Society

Calumet Area. The agreement allows the Humane Society to handle animal intake for Gary at a rate of $50 per animal per month. Fees are waived for feral cats. Animal Rescue Corps also partnered with Humane Society Calumet Area as part of the agreement. Haisley said the behavior program at Humane Society Calumet Area administered by Montgomery “is extraordinary.” “These are dogs that need significant rehabilitation before placement,” he said. “We work throughout North America and this was the top pick for getting these (dog-fighting) dogs what they need.” Bacino said Haisley is “like the Bono of the animal rescue world.”

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