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Kenai eyes nicer ice City considers upgrades for facility By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion
Kenai resident Dan Sexton laced up his skates and stepped onto the ice for a Monday afternoon glide at the ConocoPhillips Kenai Multipurpose Facility in Kenai. Red Line Sports and the Kenai River Brown Bears are sponsoring Summer Ice at the Kenai rink with instructors teaching skating sessions for a variety of ages and skill levels from June to September. Public skating is open during the week
from 1- 2:30 p.m. Sexton said he comes to the rink three times a week to make a few laps for exercise. With the entire rink to himself, he glides along the boards and leans forward with one arm swinging to propel him. Speed skating is a great workout, he said. With the summer sun peering through the building opening, not many people think to go skating, but the ice is in good condition, he said. “This is the best kept secret in town,” Sexton said. “Where else can you skate on ice and
still have mosquitoes buzzing around?” While the multipurpose facility is utilized for youth hockey leagues and public skating, Kenai Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates said the building, located on the Kenai Spur Highway next to the Challenger Learning Center and Kenai Central High School, has the potential to accommodate more user groups and be an even greater asset to the community. At Wednesday’s meeting See ICE, page A-8
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Kenai resident Dan Sexton takes a lap during a free skating time at the ConocoPhillips Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility Monday. A resolution to allocate funds for the design of permanent locker rooms for the facility is on the city council agenda for Wednesday’s meeting.
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JUNEAU (AP) — Sen. Mark Begich says he disagrees with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that found that some companies with religious objections can avoid the contraceptives requirement in President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The Democrat says bosses “should not be able to prevent access to family planning and birth control for Alaska women.” He called the decision out-of-touch. A divided court on Monday found forcing companies to pay for methods of women’s contraception they object to violates the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Republican Rep. Don Young praised the decision as a win for religious freedom. A spokesman for the third member of Alaska’s congressional delegation, Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, said she was in rural Alaska and unavailable for comment.
Inside ‘The unique chance to put the peace plan into practice was not realized. This happened because of the criminal actions of the fighters.’ ... See page A-5
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By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
JUNEAU — A national tea party group that heavily backed Republican Joe Miller’s campaign four years ago has not decided whether to endorse anyone in this year’s Republican U.S. Senate primary. Sal Russo, co-founder and chief strategist for the Tea Party Express, told The Associated Press on Monday that the philosophical contrast between the candidates is “not as dramatic” as it was in 2010. “They’re all pretty much running on a conservative platPhoto by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion form,” he said. Miller was the group’s choice in the 2010 GOP primary beNathan Byrd held his first community benefit boot camp Saturday at the Kenai Recreation Center. The camp will be held cause it saw a clear contrast beonce a month. The cost to participate is three cans of food to be donated to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. tween him and the incumbent, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, he said. The group saw Murkowski as part of the problem in Washington and endorsed Miller, who upset her in the primary. Miller wound up losing the contentious general election to Murkowski, who mounted a write-in campaign to keep her job. By KAYLEE OSOWSKI prey 15 years ago to look at the Miller is running again this Peninsula Clarion genetics of the fish. He is now year and is one of three promiworking in coordination with nent Republicans in the race. The others are with Lt. Gov. King salmon, large fish the Alaska Department of Fish Mead Treadwell and former swimming in small schools, and Game on the study. He said lampreys, which state Natural Resources Comlook like a delicious dinner to missioner Dan Sullivan. lampreys waiting near the bot- have existed for 250 million years, can be found in every They are seeking to replace tom of the Kenai River. Democrat Mark Begich, a firstThe lamprey, a parasitic, eel- river system in Alaska and they term senator up for re-election. like fish, feeds on kings, sock- feed on halibut, cod, herring, Republicans see the seat as key eye salmon and other fish leav- whales — just about anything. “That’s what makes (lamPhoto by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion to their efforts to win back coning wounds that can become infected. Myke Bon, a fisheries preys) so successful is their Pictured is a mounted Pacific lamprey owned by Myke Bon, trol of the Senate. Russo said his group finds biologist, is studying the effects food sources,” Bon said. “They a fisheries biologist, who is studying the effects of lampreys can feed on so many things so on fish stocks on the Kenai Peninsula. Bon has been studying this year’s top GOP contenders of the lamprey on salmon. Bon began studying the lamSee LAMPREY, page A-8 lampreys for 15 years. See ENDORSE, page A-8
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Once bitten: Biologist studies lampreys Research looks at effects of lampreys on salmon species
New Alaska Railroad bridge close to completion FAIRBANKS (AP) — Alaska’s newest, longest bridge is almost complete but its immediate future is uncertain because the Alaska Railroad lacks funds to connect it to Fort Greely. Mark Peterburs, project director for the Tanana River Northern Rail Extension, said the 3,300-foot bridge will be completed on time and under its $156 million budget. “I’m feeling a little sad that it’s coming to an end,” he told the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. “Mostly probably because
it’s been pretty successful — if it was a disaster, I’d probably be happy to put it behind me.” The bridge is key part of a four-phase project to connect military training grounds near Delta Junction to Fairbanks by rail. The Department of Defense contributed $104 million and the state kicked in $84 million, which paid for environmental studies, bridge design and construction. Work began in August 2011. Dump trucks delivered 410,000 tons of fill material.
‘We’d like to say we delivered a project on time and on budget.’ — Mark Peterburs, project director The bridge’s 19 piers required 12,000 yards of concrete. The bridge was declared 94 percent complete last week and much of the remaining work will be hauling off gravel and steel. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 5. C
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railroad spokeswoman Stephenie Wheeler said by email. The projected cost is $100 million to $150 million. “Obtaining funding is a challenge due to the ongoing federal sequester and state budget issues,” Wheeler said. The completed bridge may an incentive for state and federal lawmakers to fund for the rest of the project, Peterburs said. “We’d like to say we delivered a project on time and on budget,” Peterburs said. “We hope that says something.”
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24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.01" Month to date ........................... 2.29" Normal month to date .............. 1.07" Year to date .............................. 6.17" Normal year to date ................. 5.05" Record today ................. 0.83" (1954) Record for July ............. 5.02" (1958) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963)
Juneau 67/51
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Officials clash over contamination warnings By JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A federal plan to lower thresholds for warning the public about contaminated beach water is drawing protests from state officials in the Great Lakes region and along the ocean coasts who say the revisions could unnecessarily scare away swimmers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s draft plan drew a flood of negative reaction from state and local officials during a public comment period that ended May 28. The agency will consider the responses and issue a final decision by the end of July, said Betsy Southerland, science and technology director in the EPA’s Office of Water. The EPA in 2012 updated decades-old recreational water quality criteria designed to guide all states in developing standards for protecting bathers from exposure to bacteria linked to fecal contamination. Officials in the Great Lakes region say they were told early this year by EPA’s regional office in Chicago they were in compliance. But in April, the EPA announced additional requirements for coastal states to qualify for federal grants that help cover the costs of testing beach water quality. Among them
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In a July 22, 2013 file photo beachgoers enjoy the sun and warm Lake Michigan temperatures at Lions Park Beach in St. Joseph, Mich.
were new triggers for advising the public about unsafe levels of bacterial pollution. “We’re not chasing people off, not gating the parking lot,” Southerland said in an interview Monday. “They can swim if they want. But we’re warning them there’s a higher risk of illness if they do.” Shannon Briggs, a toxicologist and beach monitoring coordinator with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, said the new conditions probably would cause her state and many others to forfeit this year’s grants — partly because they wouldn’t have time to get legislative approval as required
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under state law. They also would likely cause a significant and unjustified increase in warnings and beach closures, she said. “We see the new requirements as unattainable and not helping our beaches in a costeffective manner,” Briggs said. The EPA has awarded about $130 million in grants since 2000, under a program called the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act, or BEACH Act. About $10 million is allocated in a typical year. President Barack Obama’s administration has not included funding for the program in its last three budgets, but Congress
has restored it. Some state, tribal and local governments help pay for beach monitoring, but others rely entirely on the federal grants, which support testing at nearly 1,000 Great Lakes beaches. Only about 100 would be evaluated without the federal support, Briggs said. Michigan’s typical yearly grant has been from $250,000 to $280,000. Florida usually gets about $500,000, while Texas has ranged from $359,000 to $408,220 in the past five years. Beach cleanliness standards are based on numbers of bacteria detected in water samples that could cause nausea and diarrhea. Technicians measure E. coli levels at freshwater beaches such as those in the Great Lakes. They use a different bacterium, enterococcus, for ocean water measurements. The dispute involves which levels are unsafe and should lead to public warnings or beach closures. The EPA’s 2012 recreational water quality standards set tougher thresholds based on new epidemiological studies, and states have until December 2015 to adopt them. But in the meantime, the EPA has proposed using different numbers, known as “beach action values,” as the basis for this year’s grants. Some states already meet those standards, while others don’t.
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Oil Prices Friday’s prices North Slope crude: $112.86, up from $112.56 on Thursday West Texas Int.: $105.74, down from $105.84 on Thursday
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Peninsula Clarion, Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Community Calendar Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 3989440. 10:30 a.m. • Take Off Pounds Sensibly, for all ages, meets at the Kenai Senior Center. For more information call 907283-3451. 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 907-283-7609. 1 p.m. • Free Seated Zumba Gold at the Kenai Senior Center. New participants, active older adults, and chairbound 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 907-262-4892. 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. • AA North Roaders Group Step and Traditions Study at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 907-242-9477. • Alcoholics Anonymous Ninichik support group at United Methodist Church, 15811 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik. Call 907-567-3574. The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings of local organizations.To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a contact phone number to news@peninsulaclarion.com.
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Around the Peninsula Nikiski Rec Center, Pool close for holiday
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www.sterlingcommunityclub.com or on Facebook at “Sterling Community Center” to see the current schedule. For more information, call 262-7224 or email sterlingcommunityclub@ live.com.
The Nikiski Community Recreation Center and the Nikiski Pool Facility will be closed Friday in observance of the Kenai Central High School pool schedule set Independence Day Holiday. For more information please call Kenai Central High School Pool is taking sign-ups for 776-8800. swim lessons. Sessions start: June 16, June 30, July 14 and July 28. Morning Lap swim (Monday-Friday) 6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. Open Swim (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) 1 – 2:45 Fourth of July Veteran’s BBQ p.m. For more information call 283-7476. Amvets Post 4 in the Diamond Center on K-Beach invites all veteran’s and their families to spend the 4th of July with your fellow veterans. Barbecue starts at 2 p.m. and bring Classes reunite along a snack or bowl to share. For more information call — Kenai Central High School Class of 1984 will be hold262-3540. ing 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 Volleyball tournament served up p.m. at Main Street, music and dancing to follow. On July North Peninsula Recreation Service Area will host a 3 on 13 from 1-3 p.m. there will be a picnic gathering at the green 3 Volleyball Tournament on July 11 at 5 p.m. at the Nikiski strip in Kenai weather permitting. Contact Mike Lott at 907Community Recreation Center. The volleyball tournament is 690-2032. Donations welcome. a co-ed event; those 16 and older are welcome to join. Regis— Soldotna and Skyview High Schools are planning a ter by July 3. For more information call NCRC at 776-8800. joint reunion for the class of 1994. Events include: Bar Night at 7 p.m. July 11 at The Duck Inn; Dinner at 6 p.m. July 12 at the Sterling Community Center; BBQ Family Day at noon Sterling Community Center schedules July 13 at the Kenai Park Strip. Please contact Carly Reimer activities with any questions and to make reservations at 907-260-6369 The Sterling Community Center has the following weekly or carlyreimer@hotmail.com. — The reunion for Anchorage’s Robert Service High activities in June: Zumba on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:306:30 p.m.; Volleyball for teens/adults on Mondays, 7:00-9:00 School class of 1974 will be July 25-26. If you are a graduate p.m.; Basketball for teens/adults on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; or know someone who is, please contact Sharon Hall Minsch Pickleball on Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 6:30- at 399-4266, sminsch@alaska.net or Marie Mayo Allen at 9:00 p.m.; Toddler Time on Wednesdays, noon-1:00 p.m. All 907-350-4176. — It’s not too early to get started on planning for 2015. other unscheduled time is Open Gym. The SCC has a lending library and public computers. The cost for Zumba is $8 per Kenai Central High School classes of 1970 through 1979 are class, or $60 for 12 classes. All other activities are free to SCC having a reunion Aug. 1-2, 2015. Please contact Anna Carlson members, or $3.00 for non-members. Open to the public. Visit at 907-469-0409 or email annasherpa@gmail.com.
Feds consider sending bison to Grand Canyon By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press
BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal wildlife officials on Monday listed 20 parcels of public lands in 10 states that could be suitable for bison from Yellowstone National Park, but said it would be years before any relocations of the animals. The sites eyed for potential future herds include areas as diverse as Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, an Iowa wildlife refuge and a North Dakota national historic site. They were identified in a long-awaited Department of Interior report that looked at using Yellowstone’s bison herds to further the restoration of a species that once ranged most of the continent. Tens of millions of bison occupied North America before overhunting nearly drove them extinct by the late 19th century. Yellowstone was one of the last holdouts for the animals in the wild. It had roughly 4,600 bison at last count. During their winter migrations, the
animals periodically spill into neighboring Montana, triggering large-scale, governmentsponsored bison slaughters to prevent the spread of the animal disease brucellosis. Capturing the animals and shipping them to other public lands would ease those population pressures. A pilot bison relocation program in Montana has struggled for years against opposition from ranchers. They worry both about the disease and the possibility of bison competing with cattle for grazing space. Several dozen Yellowstone bison have been moved onto American Indian reservations in the state after the animals were held in quarantine for years to make sure they were disease-free. Efforts to relocate another group of about 145 bison that went through the quarantine have stalled. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials in June said they were considering new requests to take the animals from tribes, private conservation groups and the state of Utah. If the park service were to
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revive the quarantine program and make it permanent, federal officials said it could be five years to a decade before more animals were relocated. “If we were to do this, where would you place these bison? This report gives us a headstart on that question,” said Jorge Silva-Banuelos, a U.S. Interior Department official. Some of the 20 sites listed Monday already have bison. However, most bison outside Yellowstone are bison-cattle hybrids that lack the pure genetics of the park’s herds. Yellowstone’s chief scientist, Dave Hallac, said planning for a bison quarantine program is expected to begin in late summer or early fall. Public input will be part of that process. “Within a five-year-period there may be the possibility of moving some brucellosis-free
bison,” Hallac said. Conservation groups that have pushed for alternatives to Yellowstone bison slaughters welcomed Monday’s report. But Defenders of Wildlife said it fell short of a clear plan of action, and the National Wildlife Federation said it did not include enough collaboration with American Indian tribes. Silva-Banuelos responded that the Interior Department had helped with the prior relocation of bison to the tribes of Montana’s Fort Peck and Fort Belknap reservations. He said Monday’s report would be a “foundation for future collaboration and consultation” with tribes. Then-Interior Secretary Ken Salazar first issued a directive for his agency to come up with a relocation plan for Yellowstone bison in May 2012.
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Senate debate sees contrasts among contenders Thursday’s debate between Republi-
can hopefuls for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Mark Begich was a meaningful kickoff to the body of the primary campaign that will be decided Aug. 19. As Alaskans are well aware, the race already has been underway for some time, but with the primary election now less than two months away, it’s clear that candidates Mead Treadwell, Dan Sullivan and Joe Miller are beginning to press harder. That pressure is being applied both to what the candidates see as the failings of Sen. Begich and to one another — after all, only one will survive to continue their campaign in the general election. To that end, attendees at the debate Thursday evening at East Anchorage High School saw the candidates draw some of the sharpest contrasts yet made between themselves and their opponents. Some of those contrasts will be useful for voters who have yet to make up their minds, while others appeared to be pre-tested gotcha lines and red meat meant more to appeal to the party base than to set realistic goals. One meaningful contrast that emerged was a pronounced difference in foreign policy vision between Mr. Miller and his opponents, particularly Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Miller told the crowd at the debate that he rejects the long-standing policy of nation building overseas by the U.S. military, saying that America has had little success in bringing freedoms like those enjoyed at home to other countries. Those statements run sharply counter to both Mr. Sullivan’s views and his résumé — he worked under Condoleezza Rice in the early years of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and later served in President George W. Bush’s State Department as assistant secretary of state for energy, economics and business. His stance on policy reflects that service — he stated in the debate that he believes in American exceptionalism and sees the country’s overseas deployments as protecting others from tyranny. Other moments at the debate, however, were less helpful for those looking for realistic policy goals. At one point, Mr. Miller cited the scrutiny of political groups by the Internal Revenue Service. He told attendees that the country should abolish not just the IRS but also income tax altogether. That scheme is not only politically unworkable but, if implemented, would have massive impacts on essential services like education, transportation, and national defense without other tax revenues to replace them. While Mr. Miller may well believe that the IRS should be reformed or eliminated, it would be more responsible to outline a plan by which the country’s business wouldn’t face an existential disruption rather than simply tapping into resentment of Washington, D.C., and its revenue collection efforts. And back-and-forth exchanges between Mr. Treadwell and Mr. Sullivan about who does more improper funding outside the state might make for a good attack ad, but we’d rather see substantive debate over campaign finance reform than one-liners meant to get quick applause. There’s still a good amount of time left before the primary election, and several more debates between the candidates are scheduled to take place in that time. We’re optimistic that future events will see even more focus on substantive issues and less on “gotcha” moments. — Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, June 29
Our arrogant president
President Obama appears to have forgotten — or ignored — why we have elections. One reason is to stop, or slow down, an agenda the public doesn’t like. When polls began reflecting buyer’s remorse about Mr. Obama in 2010, voters elected a Republican majority in the House of Representatives and might well have done the same in the Senate in 2012 were it not for some weak GOP candidates, especially in Nevada and Delaware. President Obama acts as if elections other than his own don’t matter. His attitude seems to be, “I have the power and the rest of government be damned.” In another speech (does he talk in his sleep?) last week in Minneapolis, the president said of House Republicans, “They don’t do anything except block me and call me names.” Actually, Republicans have passed scores of bills, virtually all of which have died in the Senate, because Majority Leader Harry Reid refuses to bring them up for a vote, much less debate. It is Reid who is the real obstructionist. Speaker John Boehner is threatening to file a lawsuit against the president for using his executive powers to bypass Congress. Critics, notably Neil Cavuto of Fox News, have accused the Republicans of engaging in a “stunt” that has no chance of succeeding. Cavuto may be right, but not all stunts, if that’s what this is, are without merit. While the courts might rule that Boehner lacks legal standing to sue the president,
the lawsuit could serve as a teachable moment for the public, which polls show increasingly distrusts this president on matters both foreign and domestic. Here’s what a real stunt looks like. Cal Thomas While in Minneapolis, President Obama met with two people he said had written him about their economic struggles. He ate a hamburger with a woman who said she is having difficulty paying her bills. Maybe the president picked up the check, helping her out with one meal. Other than that, how did he improve the woman’s circumstances? Cutting taxes, lowering government spending and reducing the size of the federal bureaucracy would improve the economy so that the struggling woman — and many like her — might be able to find a better job with higher pay, or secure a raise in the job she already has. This president believes in his policies even when they are not working. As the late Pete Seeger sang about Lyndon Johnson and the Vietnam War, so it might also be said of President Obama and the record of his administration: “We were knee deep in the Big Muddy, and the big fool said to push on.” The list of policy failures, corruption and probable misdeeds is long and grow-
ing longer. The website White House Dossier lists two dozen scandals linked to the Obama administration and while all might not rise to the level we have come to associate with legitimate political malfeasance, the list is an indictment of a president who sold himself as being nobler than ordinary politicians, not to mention most Americans. He was seen and sees himself as the great deliverer, perched far above the rest of us. Instead, his incompetence has been exposed, leading to the conclusion among growing numbers of us that he is in over his head and harming the country in ways that could last for generations. The list of Obama’s broken promises is longer than his failures. Some have been compiled on Politifact.com. The definitions of “arrogance” from dictionary.com accurately describe the president’s attitude: “1. Offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride. 2. Having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one’s own importance, merit, ability, etc; conceited...” Synonyms for arrogance also apply: “presumptuous, haughty, imperious, brazen, proud.” If this fall’s election gives Republicans a Senate majority, as seems likely, will the president’s arrogant behavior change? Not likely. Humility is not a trait found in Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals.” Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.
Letters to the Editor More to being Alaskans than just residency For some time now I have been listening to and watching campaign advertising paid for by theoretically “unaffiliated” political action committees (wink wink) supporting various candidates vying for our U.S. Senate seat that attacks their opposition for their perceived newness to the State. As a lifelong Alaskan this kind of “seniority” mantra has just about got my BS meter pegged. I have been listening to this type of useless baloney for over 50 years, and have found that in most cases it is usually touted by drunks or politicians (that are quite often themselves stateside transplants) trying to “out Alaskan” another drunk or politician. In my view, being an Alaskan means far more than just having “time on target.” It is an affair of the heart, joined with an unreserved lifelong commitment to this magnificent land, its people, its diverse and virtually classless society and its cultures. I personally know many people born here that, in this sense, will never be an “Alaskan” and many others that became “Alaskans” the day they arrived here. Can’t we please knock off this kind of stuff, start acting like the Alaskans we really are, and direct our focus to those issues that truly matter? Tom Zaruba Juneau
Prosecution could have been avoided with more thorough investigation Last Friday, June 27, a man on trial for his life in Kenai Superior Court was acquitted of all charges, yet the Clarion devoted no coverage to the verdicts. Jason Raymond had been accused of firstdegree sexual assault of a minor from an incident alleged to have occurred in early 2013. He spent over a year in jail awaiting trial, and faced a potential 99-year sentence if convicted. Not only did the jury find him not guilty of all charges, but Judge Bauman noted the weakness of the prosecution on the record, finding personally that the state had failed to prove its case. The investigation of Raymond was a sham. After a confused and implausible allegation that he had assaulted a friend’s daughter “sometime in late January or early February,” the Alaska State Troopers launched an investigation — not to find the truth, but to create a story of
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Raymond’s guilt by any means necessary. The AST either missed or did not care that Raymond had been incarcerated during the time frame of the alleged assault. They subjected a young alleged victim to a long and leading interrogation, ignoring any responses she gave that did not fit their narrative. They visited an injured and drugged Raymond in the hospital after a car accident, treating his confused responses as a “confession,” and relying on this for the bulk of their case. Thankfully, the jury didn’t buy it, and neither did Judge Bauman. Sex crimes against children are and should be one of law enforcement’s highest priorities. If the Troopers had acted with greater diligence and professionalism, countless resources wouldn’t have been wasted prosecuting an innocent man, and Raymond wouldn’t have lost a year of his life awaiting trial for a crime he didn’t commit. Chris Van Zele Sterling
Begich stands up for sportsmen As we have to endure more of these ridiculous Outside TV ads, I just wanted to set the record straight: Mark Begich always has stood up for sportsmen, including support of the second amendment and by using duck stamps to open more public land to hunting. Anita Thorne Anchorage
Classic Doonesbury, 1975
Quotable “The legality of all emirates, groups, states and organizations becomes null by the expansion of the caliph’s authority and the arrival of its troops to their areas. Listen to your caliph and obey him. Support your state, which grows every day.” — Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Spokesman Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, in an audio statement posted online. The Sunni extremist group formally declared the establishment of a new Islamic state on Sunday. “There’s less partying. There’s less sex. Everyone’s interested in politics and no one is having sex.” — Californian Larry Pettit, on the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade which took place Sunday. C
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Applause Support for benefit appreciated I would like to thank all who donated in the Glenna Moore Chinese Auction and Benefit. A special thank you to K&L Distributors and Odom Corp. for their donations. And above all a special big thanks to Amber, Tracy, Heather, Mary and Lori — you girls did a great job. Also thanks to JD, who helped as auctioneer. The auction was a great success and it is wonderful to live in a great community with so many caring people. Thanks again! Chrystal Schoenrock 4 Lands Bar and Liquor
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Nation & World Around the World Religious rights vs. contraception rule: Some employers can avoid coverage WASHINGTON — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that some companies with religious objections can avoid the contraceptives requirement in President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, the first time the high court has declared that businesses can hold religious views under federal law. The justices’ 5-4 decision, splitting conservatives and liberals, means the Obama administration must search for a different way of providing free contraception to women who are covered under the health insurance plans of objecting companies. Justice Samuel Alito wrote in his majority opinion, over a dissent from the four liberal justices, that forcing companies to pay for methods of women’s contraception to which they object violates the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. He said the ruling is limited and there are ways for the administration to ensure women get the birth control they want. But White House press secretary Josh Earnest said the decision creates health risks for women, and he said Congress should take action to make sure they get coverage. “President Obama believes that women should make personal health care decisions for themselves rather than their bosses deciding for them,” Earnest said. “Today’s decision jeopardizes the health of the women who are employed by these companies.”
Israel finds bodies of kidnapped teens in West Bank, says ‘Hamas will pay’ JERUSALEM — The Israeli military found the bodies of three missing teenagers on Monday, just over two weeks after they were abducted in the West Bank, allegedly by Hamas militants — a grisly discovery that culminated a feverish search that led to Israel’s largest ground operation in the Palestinian territory in nearly a decade and raised fears of renewed fighting with Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed tough action as he convened an emergency meeting of his Security Cabinet. “Hamas is responsible, and Hamas will pay,” the Israeli leader said in a statement, adding the teenagers “were kidnapped and murdered in cold blood by human animals.” In Washington, President Barack Obama urged restraint. Eyal Yifrah, 19, Gilad Shaar, 16, and Naftali Fraenkel, a 16-year-old with dual Israeli-American citizenship, disappeared June 12 while hitchhiking home from the Jewish seminaries where they were studying near the West Bank city of Hebron. Despite the dangers, hitchhiking is common among Israelis traveling in and out of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, a military spokesman, said the bodies were found “under a pile of rocks” near the village of Halhul, just north of Hebron. M K
Discovery of 11-year-old boy’s body in Texas draws attention to perils of immigration EDINBURG, Texas — When authorities found the body of an 11-year-old boy in South Texas, a phone number for his brother in Chicago was scribbled on the inside of his belt buckle. The boy, wearing “Angry Birds” jeans, black leather boots and a white rosary around his neck, had come from his home country of Guatemala and apparently got lost in the Texas brush, just a few miles from the border with Mexico and less than a mile from the nearest home. While hundreds of immigrants die crossing the border each year, the discovery of Gilberto Francisco Ramos Juarez’s decomposed body in the Rio Grande Valley earlier this month highlights the perils unaccompanied children face as the U.S. government searches for ways to deal with record numbers of children crossing into the country illegally. “Down here finding a decomposed body ... we come across them quite often,” Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra said Monday, adding that this was the first child immigrant his office has found since he became sheriff in April. “It’s a very dangerous journey.” Separately Monday, President Barack Obama announced that he will no longer wait for Republicans to act on immigration and will move on his own to make policy changes in what has been a top second-term priority of his presidency. Obama said he decided to bypass Congress after House Speaker John Boehner informed him last week that the House would not vote on an immigration overhaul this year.
Militants’ declaration of Islamic state threatens to erode ties with other Sunnis BAGHDAD — A militant extremist group’s unilateral declaration of an Islamic state is threatening to undermine its already-tenuous alliance with other Sunnis who helped it overrun much of northern and western Iraq. One uneasy ally has vowed to resist if the militants try to impose their strict interpretation of Shariah law. Fighters from the al-Qaida breakaway group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have spearheaded the offensive in recent weeks that has plunged Iraq into its deepest crisis since the last U.S. troops left in 2011. The group’s lightning advance has brought under its control territory stretching from northern Syria as far as the outskirts of Baghdad in central Iraq. — The Associated Press
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Ukraine halts ceasefire By DAVID McHUGH and BALINT SZLANKO Associated Press
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said he is halting a unilateral cease-fire in the conflict with pro-Russian separatists and says Ukrainian forces will go on the offensive against the rebels. A statement from Poroshenko on his website early Tuesday said the cease-fire is being halted and that “we will attack and we will free our country.” The fragile cease-fire expired Monday night. The idea was to give rebels a chance to disarm and to start a broader peace process including an amnesty and new elections. But rebels did not disarm, and the ceasefire was continually violated. Rebels did not comply with Poroshenko’s latest push to get them to turn over key border crossings with Russia and permit international monitoring of the cease-fire. “The unique chance to put the peace plan into practice was not realized,” Poroshenko said in a speech prepared for delivery to the nation. “This happened because of the criminal actions of the fighters.” The recently elected Poroshenko had already extended the cease-fire from seven days as
part of a plan to end the fighting that has killed more than 400 people since April. Poroshenko’s decision followed four-way talks in search of a solution with Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on Monday as the deadline approached. He issued a statement after the talks ended, saying the key conditions needed to continue the ceasefire had not been met. Poroshenko said he made the decision after a meeting of the national security council. “After discussion of the situation, I, as commander in chief, took the decision not to continue the unilateral cease-fire.” “Ending the cease-fire, this is our answer to terrorists, armed insurgents and looters, to all who mock the peaceful population, who are paralyzing the economy of the region ... who are depriving people of a normal, peaceful life,” Poroshenko said in his speech. European leaders and the U.S. have urged Russia to use its influence with the rebels to ease the bloodshed and have threatened to impose another round of economic sanctions against Moscow. While Putin has expressed support for the cease-fire, the West has accused Russia of al-
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Valery who gave only his first name carries his injured cat in front of his damaged house after shelling in the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk Region, eastern Ukraine Monday. Residential areas came under shelling on Monday morning from government forces.
lowing weapons and fighters to flow across the border into Ukraine. Russia says any Russians there have gone as private citizens. Tension between Russia and Ukraine escalated in February when protests by people who wanted closer ties with the European Union drove pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych from office. Russia called that an illegal coup and seized Ukraine’s Crimea region, saying it was protecting the rights of people there who speak Russian as their main
language. The insurrection in the eastern regions near the Russian border started soon after, with separatists occupying buildings and declaring independence. Poroshenko said he meant for a cease-fire to be followed by an amnesty for fighters who had not considered serious crimes, and political concessions such as early local and regional elections, protections for speakers of Russian and, in the longer term, changes to the constitution to decentralize power to the regions.
300 United States troops going to Iraq By JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is sending another 300 troops to Iraq to beef up security at the U.S. Embassy and elsewhere in the Baghdad area to protect U.S. citizens and property, officials said Monday. That raises the total U.S. troop presence in Iraq to approximately 750, the Pentagon said. The State Department, meanwhile, announced that it was temporarily moving an unspecified “small number” of embassy staff in Baghdad to U.S. consulates in the northern city of Irbil and the southern city of Basra. This is in addition to some embassy staff moved out of Baghdad earlier this month, Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the Baghdad embassy “will be fully equipped to carry out” its mission. The White House announced that President Barack Obama had directed that 200 troops be sent to reinforce security at the embassy, its support facilities and Baghdad International Airport. The Pentagon said the 200 arrived Sunday and Monday. “The presence of these additional forces will help enable the embassy to continue its critical diplomatic mission and work with Iraq on challenges they are facing as they confront Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant,” the Pentagon’s press secretary, Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, said in a written statement. Obama notified House and Senate leaders in a letter on Monday of the additional forces heading to Iraq. Officials said they bring a detachment of helicopters and drone aircraft to improve airfield and travel route security in Baghdad. Obama has ruled out send-
ing combat troops back into Iraq. He said the extra troops will stay in Iraq until security improves so that the reinforcements are no longer needed. Kirby said another 100 troops, who had been on standby in the Middle East since mid-June, also will move into Baghdad to provide security and logistics support.
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That raises to about 470 the number of U.S. troops providing security in Baghdad. Those forces are separate from the teams of up to 300 U.S. military advisers that Obama authorized for deployment to Iraq earlier in June. Of those 300, about 180 had arrived as of Monday, the Pentagon said. They are assessing the state of
Iraqi security forces and coordinating with Iraqi authorities. The U.S. also has a permanent group of about 100 military personnel in the Office of Security Cooperation, at the U.S. Embassy, to coordinate U.S. military sales.
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US ready for Belgium RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
SALVADOR, Brazil — They know the eyes of the United States will be on them from thousands of miles away, and they say they are ready. The Americans try to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 when they play Belgium on Tuesday. “For some of the guys, it’s the last opportunity, so we have to make the most of it,” U.S. captain Clint Dempsey said. “And I’m sure if we play to the best of our ability, we’ll get a positive result.” There were two bits of news on the eve of the match. Jozy Altidore has recovered sufficiently from his left hamstring strain to be available, although it appears he is unlikely to start. The forward has not played since the Americans’ June 16 opener, when he was taken off on a stretcher during the first half. “Just having him with us tomorrow is huge,” U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Monday, adding Altidore’s time on
the field depends on “how much work is in his legs.” Klinsmann created a stir by saying he isn’t happy with FIFA’s choice of referee, Algeria’s Djamel Haimoudi. His nation was eliminated by the U.S. in 2010, and Algeria played in the same first-round group as Belgium. “Is it a good feeling? No,” Klinsmann said at a news conference. Belgium coach Marc Wilmots dismissed Klinsmann’s comments, saying: “If we start going into this, it is looking for excuses ahead of the match.” The United States and Belgium haven’t played in the World Cup since the first tournament in 1930, a 3-0 win by the Americans. A lot more people are following now. The U.S. averaged more than 18 million viewers on ESPN and Spanish-language Univision for its three first-round games, and viewing parties are scheduled for Tuesday ranging from Solider Field in Chicago to Veteran’s Park in See US, Page A-7
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Germany gets past Algeria France sends Nigeria packing By The Associated Press
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Germany’s Mesut Ozil scores his side’s second goal against Algeria’s goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Germany and Algeria at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Monday. Behind M’Bolhi are Algeria’s Madjid Bougherra (2) and Algeria’s Essaid Belkalem (4).
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — When it comes to the knockout stages of the World Cup, wins are worth more than style. That was on full display Monday when Germany labored to a 2-1 extra-time win over an aggressive Algeria side to reach the tournament’s quarterfinals for the ninth consecutive time. “You don’t have to play fantastic every match,” Germany coach Joachim Loew said. “You have to win.” All three goals came in extra time after Algeria dominated for long stretches during the opening 90 minutes. Germany substitute Andre Schuerrle scored in the 92nd minute and Mesut Ozil made it 2-0 in the 120th before substitute Abdelmoumene Djabou pulled one back in injury time for Algeria. Three-time champion Germany will next face 1998 winner France on Friday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “It was a victory of will power,” Loew said. “We had major
Cubs nip Red Sox BOSTON — Jake Arrieta held the Red Sox hitless until Stephen Drew singled with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat Boston 2-0 on Monday night in the opener of only the second series between the teams at Fenway Park since 1918. Six days after losing a perfect game on a leadoff single in the seventh inning of his previous start at Wrigley Field against Cincinnati, Arrieta took his no-hit bid a little deeper. He allowed only Mike Napoli’s fifthinning walk before Drew lined a clean single to right. Arrieta (5-1) was lifted by Cubs manager Rick Renteria immediately following the hit that came on the right-hander’s career-high 120th pitch. He struck out 10. Nate Schierholtz hit a two-run homer for Chicago.
Murray, Djokovic keep dry, gain quarterfinals HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer
TIGERS 5, ATHLETICS 4 DETROIT — Rajai Davis hit his third career grand slam with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Tigers a victory over the Athletics. Oakland closer Sean Doolittle (2-2) was given a three-run lead to work with in the ninth, but only managed one out. Nick Castellanos and Alex Avila started the inning with singles. Eugenio Suarez struck out but Doolittle walked Austin Jackson — just the second walk he has issued this season — to load the bases for Davis. Blaine Hardy (1-0) earned his first career victory with a scoreless top of the ninth.
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NEW YORK — Logan Forsythe hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the 12th inning and the Rays beat the Yankees after squandering a late lead. Matt Joyce and Kevin Kiermaier homered for the resurgent Rays, who have their first threegame winning streak since taking a season-best four in a row May 22-25. They’ve won five of six overall and no longer own the worst record in the majors, a distinction that had belonged to them every day since June 4. Brian Roberts homered off Rays reliever Joel
problems in the first half to organize the way we played. We made simple mistakes, which invited the opponents to start counterattacks.” Germany finally took the lead when Thomas Mueller provided a cross from the left flank that was slightly behind Schuerrle. The Germany forward dragged his left leg and backheeled the ball into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi with no chance. With the temperature a chilly 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit) and a light rain falling at times, the pace was high at the Estadio Beira-Rio but the goals didn’t come until the end. “Yes, we had our problems but at the end we were better and had a lot of chances,” Loew said. “The important thing is to advance. ... Past champions also did not play well every match. You cannot play fantastic every match of the tournament.” Ozil thought he had put the result out of reach when he pounded in a rebound after a
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Andy Murray of Britain plays a return to Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their men’s singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Monday.
LONDON — As the rain wreaks havoc on the Wimbledon schedule and players start to complain, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have found little reason to worry about the weather. It helped that both got to play Monday on Centre Court, the only spot at the All England Club with a retractable roof. And with back-to-back, straight-set victories, they moved closer to a semifinal showdown that would be a rematch of the final last year, when Murray beat Djokovic to become the first British man since 1936 to win Wimbledon. “Sometimes the scheduling works in your favor. Sometimes the weather works in your favor,” Murray said. “You just have to deal with it.” He reached the quarterfinals for the seventh consecutive year by dulling the dangerous serve of 20th-seeded Kevin Anderson and saving a set point in the tiebreaker of a 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (6) win. They played under a drizzle for about 15 minutes before the roof was closed early in the second set. It stayed that way for the top-seeded Djokovic, and the 2011 champion beat No. 14 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for the 11th consecutive time, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Djokovic grimaced once in the final set while clutching the upper left arm he landed on in his prior match, but finished strongly and said afterward he felt fine. “A lot of matches were canceled, but that’s London, that’s Wimbledon, with its very unpredictable weather,” Djokovic said. Murray, who hasn’t dropped a set, said: “They should always try to play with the roof open, because it’s an outdoor event.”
NBA teams will chase free-agent stars with big dollars JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer
The people of Cleveland burned LeBron James’ jersey when he jilted the Cavaliers four years ago. They cursed his name and swore he was no son of theirs any longer. They cheered his defeats on South Beach with more enthusiasm than they cheered his victories on the shores of Lake Erie. And now they’d do anything to get him back. Such is the conflict facing teams across the league with free agency opening at midnight Eastern on Tuesday. Even after the San Antonio Spurs dethroned James and the two-time defending champion Mimi Heat with a max contract-shunning, throwback brand of selfless play, the allure of splurging on one big star will be too intoxicating for most teams to resist.
James is back on the market this year, along with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade — the same trio that turned the NBA on its head when they united in 2010 to form a team that advanced for four straight NBA Finals. Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce bring added gravitas to this year’s free agent class, joined by up-and-comers like Eric Bledsoe, Lance Stephenson, Kyle Lowry and Gordon Hayward. The Spurs have mastered the art of team building, with their three foundational pieces taking less money, playing in a system that limits their personal statistics and living in a market far from Broadway. But that’s far easier to aspire to than to actually achieve. In a game where one star can have such a big impact on the fortunes of a franchise, most teams with any cap space will be chasing them like mad.
It’s no secret that the Cavs would love to bring James back home, but the Heat are hoping to not only reunite their Big 3 but bolster the supporting cast around them to make another title run. Pat Riley is believed to be selling them on a Spurslike model of taking less than they could make individually elsewhere to keep the core together. “Being able to have flexibility as a professional, anyone, that’s what we all would like,” James said shortly after the finals. The Houston Rockets have landed big-time players each of the last two summers, but even James Harden and Dwight Howard aren’t enough. General manager Daryl Morey wants more star power to put the Rockets over the top in the mighty Western Conference, and he’s willing to pay a hefty price to do it. The Chicago Bulls should have Derrick Rose returning after two seasons C
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Now they are armed with millions in cap space and GM Mitch Kupchak has made it clear that the Lakers aren’t interested in rebuilding. “As long as Kobe is on this team,” Kupchak said, “we have to believe we can contend for a championship.” No contracts will be official until the moratorium ends on July 10. But there will be plenty of meetings, sales pitches and conference calls in the interim, desperate teams chasing after elusive stars and pinning the hopes of thousands on the decision of one. James, Wade and Bosh are expected to re-up in Miami. Nowitzki is expected to take less money to stay in Dallas and give the Mavericks a chance to retool around him and the Suns have made it clear that Bledsoe isn’t going anywhere. Of course, until the ink dries on a contract when the moratorium ends, anything can happen.
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Peralta with one out in the ninth to tie it 3-all. Brandon Guyer drew a twoout walk from Jose Ramirez (0-2) in the 12th and stole second base. Forsythe lined the next pitch into center field, scoring Guyer easily.
ROYALS 6, TWINS 1 MINNEAPOLIS — Alcides Escobar tied a career high with four RBIs on two doubles and Salvador Perez homered to lift the Royals to a victory over the Twins. Danny Duffy (5-7) gave up one run and four hits while striking out three in 5 2-3 innings and Mike Moustakas had two hits for the Royals. Kansas City (43-39) has won three of four and is off to its best start since 2003.
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Redondo Beach, California. “The country is paying attention in a way that it’s never done before, and we have a chance to make some history,” U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said. President Barack Obama even watched last week from Air Force One. A victory against Belgium would put the U.S. in a Saturday quarterfinal against Argentina or Switzerland. With kickoff at 4 p.m. EDT, people are expected to leave work early, take extended lunch breaks and sneak looks at online streams from their mobile phones and office desktops.
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shot from Schuerrle was cleared NATIONALS 7, ROCKIES 3 off the line by defender Esseid WASHINGTON — Adam La- Belkalem, but Djabou volleyed Roche homered, Ryan Zimmer- in a minute later to make the man had three hits and Ian Des- last seconds count. Perhaps inspired by the mond added two doubles and three RBIs as the Nationals welcomed “Disgrace of Gijon” at the 1982 back Bryce Harper with a win over World Cup, when Germany and the Rockies. Austria supposedly conspired Harper, who missed 57 games to oust Algeria in the group because of a torn ligament in his stage, the northern African naleft thumb, went 1 for 3 with an tion outmatched Germany’s inRBI single — on Bryce Harper tensity for long stretches in an bobblehead night. entertaining match. Algeria was playing in the DODGERS 1, INDIANS 0 second round of the World Cup LOS ANGELES — All that for the first time and thought it separated Dan Haren from a pos- had taken the lead before a goal sible chance at a no-hitter was a from Islam Slimani was waved third-inning single that was award- off for offside in the 17th, one ed to Cleveland’s Michael Bourn of many opportunities for the after a replay review. Algeria striker. Rookie Clint Robinson made “We fell just short,” said sure the right-hander’s best outing Rais, who was voted man of
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ATLANTA — Three errors by New York fueled Atlanta’s comeback as the Braves scored four runs in the eighth inning and beat the Mets for their fifth straight win. Errors by reliever Jeurys Familia (1-3), center fielder Juan Lagares and third baseman Eric Campbell in the eighth helped the Continued from page A-6 Braves rally from a 3-1 deficit.
HOUSTON — Robinson Cano had a three-run shot in the seventh inning, one of the Seattle Mariners’ season-high four homers in a win over the Astros. Mike Zunino had a two-run drive in the second, Michael Saunders added a pair on his long ball in the fourth and Brad Miller homered two batters later to help the Mariners to their eighth win in 10 of the season didn’t go to waste, games. hitting a pinch-hit RBI single in the bottom of the seventh. BALTIMORE — Steve Pearce hit two of Baltimore’s four home runs off Joe Saunders and Ubaldo Jimenez ended a run of nine winless starts as the Orioles defeated the Rangers. Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy also homered for the Orioles, who hit a
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Sports Briefs Suarez apologizes for biting RIO DE JANEIRO — After a few days of reflection, Luis Suarez acknowledged what millions saw on TV — he did bite an opponent during a game at the World Cup. In addition, he said he’s sorry about it, and promised it will never happen again. Ending a unified protest in Uruguay by everyone from Suarez to teammates, fans and even the country’s president that the star striker had done nothing wrong, the Liverpool player on Monday offered an apology to Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. “I deeply regret what occurred,” Suarez said in a statement posted on Twitter. “I apologize to Giorgio Chiellini and the entire football family. ... I vow to the public that there will never again be another incident like (this).” The Uruguay striker was banned for four months from all football by FIFA for biting the shoulder of Chiellini during the team’s 1-0 win over Italy in their group-stage game in Brazil. The incident was not spotted by the referee, and the Uruguayans’ victory sent them through to the second round while Italy was eliminated. It is the third time Suarez has been banned for biting an opponent, after similar incidents at both Ajax in the Dutch league and Liverpool in the English Premier League. Chiellini responded on Twitter shortly after Suarez posted his statement, accepting the apology. “It’s all forgotten,” the Italian wrote in English. “I hope FIFA will reduce your suspension.”
Bucks hire Kidd as coach NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets say Jason Kidd is free to coach Milwaukee after agreeing to a deal with the Bucks. The Bucks paved the way for Kidd by firing coach Larry Drew on Monday. The Nets say they will receive second-round draft picks in 2015 and 2019. The 2015 pick was formerly their own. The Nets add in a statement that they will begin a coaching search immediately. Drew went 15-67 in his only season in Milwaukee, but there had been no indication he wouldn’t be back before the Kidd situation emerged.
Kaka out at AC Milan, heads to Orlando MILAN — Kaka ended his contract with AC Milan, leaving the star midfielder free to sign with Orlando City Soccer Club, an MLS expansion team. The Italian club said on its Milan website that it had come to a “mutual agreement” with Kaka, but “there is no doubt that the mutual feeling of love and respect will always be there.” Kaka flew to the United States on Monday night to sign with his new club. Upon arriving at the terminal at Orlando’s airport, he was greeted by about 200 Orlando City fans who pounded drums, and mobbed him for pictures and autographs. He will be formally introduced by the team on Tuesday afternoon. The 32-year-old player is expected to return on loan to his first club, Sao Paulo, before joining Orlando City SC in January 2015 for its first MLS season.
Report: Pistorius did not have mental illness PRETORIA, South Africa — Oscar Pistorius was not suffering from a mental illness when he killed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and was able to understand the wrongfulness of what he had done, according to psychiatric reports submitted Monday at the Olympic athlete’s murder trial. The conclusions by a panel of experts, read aloud by chief prosecutor Gerrie Nel, appeared to remove the possibility that the double-amputee runner could be declared not guilty because of a mental disorder, which would result in his being committed to a mental institution. — The Associated Press
“It means a lot to us, the energy that comes from the United States,” said Klinsmann, the former German star striker who moved to California in 1998. “You see where the game is going in the United States. You can’t stop it anymore. It’s breaking through.” The 13th-ranked Americans are in the knockout rounds of consecutive World Cups for the first time. Belgium, ranked 11th after missing the last two World Cups, has won three straight games at soccer’s showcase for the first time. But the Red Devils are banged up. Central defender Vincent Kompany (strained left groin) is questionable and left back Thomas Vermaelen (right hamstring) is out. Midfielders Moussa Dembele and Marouane Fellaini — known for his
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mop of bushy dark hair — have been slowed by calf injuries. Fellaini is a former Everton teammate of American goalkeeper Tim Howard, who played with Belgian forwards Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas last season. Howard is also familiar with Eden Hazard, who was criticized for his play during the first round despite setting up go-ahead goals against Russia and Algeria. “Probably one of the best players in the Premier League,” Howard said. “He’s shifty. He’s crafty. He’s everything you want in a winner.” Dempsey, 31, and 32-year-old defender DaMarcus Beasley are unlikely to be on the 2018 roster. Howard, 35, hasn’t committed to another four-year cycle. “I’m not at all sure it’s his last World Cup,” Gulati said.
Belgium is quite familiar with Klinsmann: He scored in Germany’s 3-2 win over Belgium at Chicago’s Soldier Field in the second round of the 1994 World Cup. Klinsmann and Wilmots are friends, too. They had scheduled a training session between the teams June 12, but Wilmots called it off because he didn’t want to get caught in Sao Paulo’s traffic jams. Last year, Belgium overwhelmed the U.S. 4-2 in an exhibition at Cleveland. But friendlies are different. The Americans know they have to boost their offense, which was next to last in attacks during the first round. “It’s all about who wants it more,” Beasley said. “You can’t leave anything on the field for these type of games.”
the match. “That’s why we’re of the match and came soon after disappointed, because we think France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris more was possible tonight.” had made a crucial save to deny Peter Odemwingie. “We’re not the prettiest or the France 2, Nigeria 0 best, but we can do good things,” BRASILIA, Brazil — After France coach Didier Deschamps being touted as one of the World said after the game. “The deliverCup’s entertainers, it was a gritty ance came late. There was a lot performance which got France of tension because we were up through to the quarterfinals. against a very athletic side and France’s forward line had there were a lot of challenges.” made headlines with eight goals Nigeria, which had a goal in its opening two group games, ruled out for offside in the 19th but there was little flair on display minute after Emmanuel Emein a hard-fought contest against nike poked home Ahmed Musa’s the African champions. cross from the left, wasted a lot France needed a late header of second-half possession. from midfielder Paul Pogba and Four years ago, France an injury-time own goal from de- crashed out of the group stage, fender Joseph Yobo to overcome shamed a nation by going on a robust Nigeria. strike and was jeered by its own The reward is a quarterfinal fans and lambasted by politicians against Germany on Friday at in the fallout from an embarrassRio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadi- ing tournament. um, following the Germans’ 2-1 It’s very different situation victory over Algeria. now. Pogba’s goal in the 79th min“I’m proud of my players beute followed Nigeria’s best spell cause we’re coming back from
very far. I think we’ve given a lot of pleasure back to our fans,” Deschamps said. “I think there were 5,000 here and millions back home who will feel proud.” Pogba’s crucial goal came after Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama had just made a superb save to tip over Karim Benzema’s header. But he he flapped at the ball from the ensuing corner and Pogba pounced in the 79th minute for his first World Cup goal. That atoned for placing a volley too close to Enyeama in a scrappy first half. Scoring such a crucial goal will boost his confidence heading into the last eight game. “We have four days left to prepare for another battle,” Deschamps said. Yobo, who announced his international retirement after the game, turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time under pressure from France substitute Antoine Griezmann.
Scoreboard Soccer World Cup SECOND ROUND Saturday, June 28 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Brazil 1, Chile 1, Brazil advanced 3-2 on penalty kicks At Rio de Janeiro Colombia 2, Uruguay 0 Sunday, June 29 At Fortaleza, Brazil Netherlands 2, Mexico 1 At Recife, Brazil Costa Rica 1, Greece 1, Costa Rica advanced 5-3 on penalty kicks Monday, June 30 At Brasilia, Brazil France 2, Nigeria 0 At Porto Alegre, Brazil Germany 2, Algeria 1, OT Tuesday, July 1 At Sao Paulo Argentina vs. Switzerland, 8 a.m. At Salvador, Brazil Belgium vs. United States, Noon QUARTERFINALS Friday, July 4 At Rio de Janeiro France vs. Germany, 8 a.m. At Fortaleza, Brazil Brazil vs. Colombia, Noon Saturday, July 5 At Brasilia, Brazil Argentina-Switzerland winner vs. Belgium-United States winner, 8 a.m. At Salvador, Brazil Netherlands vs. Costa Rica, Noon All Times ADT
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Monday At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club London Purse: $42.5 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Grass-Outdoor Singles Men Third Round Stan Wawrinka (5), Switzerland, def. Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. Kei Nishikori (10), Japan, def. Simone Bolelli, Italy, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Feliciano Lopez (19), Spain, def. John Isner (9), United States, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3), 7-5. Fourth Round Marin Cilic (26), Croatia, def. Jeremy Chardy, France, 7-6 (8), 6-4, 6-4. Andy Murray (3), Britain, def. (20) Kevin Anderson, South Africa, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Grigor Dimitrov (11), Bulgaria, vs. Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, 6-4, 7-6 (6), 6-2. Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (14), France, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Women Third Round Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Madison Keys, United States, 7-6 (7), 6-6, retired. Sabine Lisicki (19), Germany, def. Ana Ivanovic (11), Serbia, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1. Fourth Round Lucie Safarova (23), Czech Republic, def. Tereza Smitkova, Czech Republic, 6-0, 6-2. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Caroline Wozniacki (16), Denmark, 6-2, 7-5. Eugenie Bouchard (13), Canada, def. Alize Cornet (25), France, 7-6 (5), 7-5. Petra Kvitova (6), Czech Republic, def. Peng Shuai, China, 6-3, 6-2. Ekaterina Makarova (22), Russia, def. Agnieszka Radwanska (4), Poland, 6-3, 6-0.
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Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Suspended free agent minor league RHP Joel Pineiro 50 games after testing positive for Heptaminol, a prohibited stimulant in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Assigned RHP Julio Depaula to Bowie (El). Reinstated INF Michael Almanzar from the 60-day DL and designated him for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Ramon Ramirez from Norfolk (IL). Optioned RHP Evan Meek to Norfolk. DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Josh Laxer on a minor league contract. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Signed OF Raul Ibanez. Recalled INF Christian Colon from Omaha (PCL). Designated INF Pedro Ciriaco and OF Justin Maxwell for assignment. Traded LHP Donnie Joseph to Miami for cash considerations. MINNESOTA TWINS — Reinstated INF Trevor Plouffe and INF Eduardo Nunez from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Pedro Florimon to Rochester (IL) and INF Jorge Polanco to Fort Myers (FSL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to terms with RHP Brett Graves, RHP Heath Fillmyer, SS Branden Cogswell, RHP Tyler Willman and 2B Trent Gilbert on minor league contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned OF Stefen Romero to Tacoma (PCL). Recalled RHP Taijuan Walker from Tacoma. TEXAS RANGERS — Purchased the contract of INF Adam Rosales from Round Rock (PCL). Optioned INF Luis Sardinas to Round Rock. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Claimed RHP Cory Burns off waivers from Texas. Designated RHP Angel Sanchez for assignment. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Sent LHP Brett Cecil to Buffalo (IL) for a rehab assignment. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned RHP Gus Schlosser to Gwinnett (IL). CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned RHP Dallas Beeler to Iowa (PCL). COLORADO ROCKIES — Placed RHP Jhoulys Chacin on the 15day DL, retroactive to June 29. Recalled RHP Chad Bettis from Colorado Springs (PCL). MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned OF Jake Marisnick and RHP Anthony DeSclafani to New Orleans (PCL). NEW YORK METS — Sent RHP Dillon Gee to Brooklyn (NYP) for a rehab assignment. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Designated RHP Sean O’Sullivan for assignment. Optioned RHP Luis Garcia to Lehigh Valley (IL). Selected the contract of INF Andres Blanco from Lehigh Valley. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned RHP Jorge Rondon to Memphis (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Reinstated OF Bryce Harper from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP Xavier Cedeno and RHP Blake Treinen to Syracuse (IL). BASKETBALL National Basketball Association
DETROIT PISTONS —Declined to exercise the team option on G Chauncey Billups’ contract for the 2014-15 season. MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Fired coach Larry Drew. ORLANDO MAGIC — Waived G Doron Lamb and G Jameer Nelson. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Waived G James Anderson. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Declined to extend qualifying offers to F Robbie Hummel and G Othyus Jeffers, making them unrestricted free agents. FOOTBALL National Football League MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed OL Daryn Colledge to a one-year contract. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed G Al Netter to a one-year contract. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed WRs Lamont Bryant and D.J. Coles. TORONTO ARGONAUTS — Signed SB-KR Chad Owens and C Jeff Keeping to contract extensions through the 2015 season. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Placed DB Korey Banks on the suspended list. HOCKEY National Hockey League FLORIDA PANTHERS — Bought out the contract of D Ed Jovanovski, making him a free agent. LOS ANGELES KINGS — Resigned D Jeff Schultz to a twoyear contract. MONTREAL CANADIENS — Traded F Daniel Briere to Colorado for F Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau and a 2015 fifth-round draft pick. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Traded F Nate Thompson to Anaheim for 2015 fourth- and seventhround draft picks. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Placed D Tim Gleason on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms with D Adam Pardy on a one-year contract extension. SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Named Seth Bacon senior vice president, media. SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Released MF Alex Martinez. Recalled MF Mikey Lopez from his loan to OKC Energy FC (USL PRO). COLLEGE AUSTIN PEAY — Announced the resignation of men’s basketball assistant coach Bret Campbell. BROWN — Named Ralph Tomasso, Jesyka Burks-Wiley and Tyler Patch women’s assistant basketball coaches. DELAWARE — Named Ryan Newell women’s assistant volleyball coach. DUKE — Announced basketball G Alexis Jones will transfer. HOLY CROSS — Named Ryan Klipstein men’s assistant lacrosse coach. MEMPHIS — Named Thomas Carrier assistant athletic director for events and facilities. MIDDLE TENNESSEE — Announced the resignation of women’s assistant basketball coach Mariska Harris. PENNSYLVANIA — Named Colin Farrell men’s lightweight rowing coach and Pat Myers men’s assistant lacrosse coach. ROSE-HULMAN — Announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Jim Shaw. Promoted Rusty Loyd to men’s basketball coach. SAINT XAVIER — Announced the retirement of men’s cross country and track & field coach Ed McAllister. TEXAS STATE — Named Stephanie Stoglin-Reed women’s assistant basketball coach.
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even though … right now we’re having a problem with our kings coming back, (lampreys) can move to a different food source so they’re still there.” While area sport fishermen are noticing river lampreys and catching salmon with the wounds they leave behind, Bon said he doesn’t think the lampreys are a reason for the decreasing number of king salmon. “(Lampreys are) not the cause of demise, but it can be another nail in the coffin for a species of fish because it’s so successful,” Bon said. Typically, Bon said, king salmon will have multiple wounds per fish, and he has seen as many at 12 on one fish. Kings, he said are desirable to lampreys because they are a large salmon species, travel in small schools along the bottom of rivers where the lampreys live. “I think everybody knows kings are tasty,” he said. Normally, he said the fish won’t die from just the wounds. After the lamprey releases from its host, infection will set in and kill the fish. Currently Bon’s research is studying eastside setnet kings and upper Cook Inlet sockeye. Next year he hopes to look at kings in the entire Cook Inlet drainage system, which will help to provide more accurate numbers.
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to be philosophically similar. In evaluating candidates, the Tea Party Express looks at several criteria, including how committed they would be to reducing the size and cost of government, their ability to put together viable campaigns, a demonstration of grassroots support and examples that show they would be willing to make difficult decisions, even if they’re unpopular, he said. Of the major Republican contenders, “I think we’re convinced that all three of them
‘(Lampreys are) not the cause of demise, but it can be another nail in the coffin for a species of fish because it’s so successful.’ — Myke Bon, researcher He said looking at the wounding on salmon is just the beginning of the study. Data on lamprey population and wounding on smolt also needs to be collected to determine the impact on the entire stock of fish. In 2010 researchers found 2 percent of king salmon were wounded and 1 percent in 2011. Bon hopes to get two more years of data after this year for a total of five years of research. Over six years of study, sockeye salmon on average have a wounding rate of 0.3 percent. The lamprey is the only salmon predator that lives in marine and freshwater along with the salmon, Bon said. “Down here on the Kenai River, my hypothesis is … (lampreys) hang out in the alluvial system here on the Kenai Peninsula and then they’ll actually ride the kings up the river to their spawning area.” Kaylee Osowski can be reached at kaylee.osowski@ peninsulaclarion.com. have that ability and willingness to stand up and make tough choices and get the country back on track,” Russo said. Russo said his group is carefully monitoring the race. “But we haven’t gotten to the point of whether there’s one candidate we think is so much better that we should get engaged at this point. We may yet,” he said. “We really need to find a candidate that will be effective in beating Begich,” Russo said. He said defeating Begich is one of his group’s highest priorities this year, and he expects the Tea Party Express to be involved in the race at some point.
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the Kenai City Council will vote on a resolution to allocate $30,000 from the general fund for the preliminary design of permanent locker rooms for the Kenai Multipurpose Facility. The funds for the design phase of the capital project will help facilitate the pursuit of grant funds from the Legislature to pay for construction, said Kenai City Manager Rick Koch. In 2001, the council authorized a $400,000 buyout of Phase 1 LLC, a group of private investors who loaned the city money to build the facility in 1999. The city purchased a refrigeration system in 2001 to keep ice cool year-round. Since then the city has looked at other ways to improve the building to better fit community interests. At one point the city entertained the idea of an
artificial turf field over the ice surface for indoor soccer, Koch said. Currently the building has two small locker rooms that are not a suitable space for visiting hockey teams, Koch said. The Kenai Central High School hockey teams play their home games at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center. Having a place for the home team to play near the high school has been the goal since the rink was build, he said. “There is something exciting about having a noisy crowd cheering on the home team in the close confines of the ice,” Koch said. “The locker room is a good place to start and get momentum and set an achievable goal to demonstrate where we want to go with the building.” In the winter months with the rink not fully enclosed, spectators, sitting on metal bleachers, wear multiple layers to deal with the cold, Koch said.
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Teams would huddle close to a little heater in the locker rooms during intermission, he said. Koch said there is a list of upgrades the city would eventually like to make to the facility in a phased approach, including home and visitor locker rooms that would need a new mechanical room, a heating system for spectators, a dehumidifier and an air circulation system. He estimated the cost to build four locker rooms would run between $500,000 to $700,000 and would seek out state grants to pay for the project. Pending the council’s vote and waiting until the next legislative session to petition for capital money, Koch said the locker room construction is still three years away. In Wasilla the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, built in 2004, is a 102,000 square foot building that includes a NHL-size ice arena, an indoor artificial turf court, a track, three community meeting
rooms and a kitchen. Koch said such a facility would get a tremendous amount of use here. Sexton said it is great having two hockey rinks within 20 miles of each other. Eight years ago, Sexton looked into starting a speed skating club that would bring down teams from Anchorage for competitions. Sexton was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has since recovered but the club idea never materialize, he said. “The interest is here for a speed skating team,” he said. In the meantime, two longtime area hockey coaches — Vince Redford, who has coached hockey for 30 years, and Nate Kiel, the general manager of the Kenai River Brown Bears — have joined together to start the Summer Ice skate sessions. For more information call 283-4677. Reach Dan Balmer at daniel.balmer@peninsulaclarion. com.
pay raise starting July 1, 2015, and a 2 percent increase the following year.
Union serves notice of possible Enstar strike
DOT head apologizes for Glenn delays
ANCHORAGE — A union representing about 150 clerical and operations workers at one of Alaska’s largest utilities has served notice it could call a strike by the end of the week. KTVA reports members of United Association Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 367 made the official notification to Enstar Natural Gas Co. on Monday. The company says service wouldn’t be affected if employees strike since a contingency plan is in place. Negotiations have been ongoing since January, but a deal hasn’t been reached. Enstar wouldn’t detail sticking points, but the union says the company is attempting to cut health benefits and pensions.
ANCHORAGE — The head of the state transportation department is apologizing to drivers for extremely long delays Sunday on the Glenn Highway due to construction. Road work brought some inbound traffic between Birchwood and Fort Richardson to a stop Sunday during long delays. Frustrated drivers took to calling 911 to find out what the delay was for, which in turn prompted a message from Anchorage police that 911 was for emergencies only. On Monday, transportation commissioner Pat Kemp said in a release that the department holds itself to a higher standard than what was witnessed by drivers Sunday. He calls the delays unacceptable and asks that people “accept the department’s deepest apology.” Kemp also has ordered senior managers to investigate why and how this delay occurred to prevent it from happening again.
Thayer: tentative deal reached with 3rd union JUNEAU — A state official says a tentative three-year agreement has been reached with the last of the unions representing Alaska Marine Highway System workers. Department of Administration Commissioner Curtis Thayer said the state and Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association planned to go over details Tuesday. Earlier Monday, the state announced a tentative agreement with the Masters, Mates and Pilots union. The announcements come two weeks after a tentative agreement was announced with the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific, the largest union representing state ferry workers. It also came as the current contracts were set to expire. The proposals must be approved by the Legislature and union members. Thayer says terms for all three unions include a 1-percent
Near-record rain keeps Interior wildfires down FAIRBANKS — A near record-setting month of rain in Fairbanks is having a positive effect on wildfire suppression in interior Alaska. Rain over the weekend brought the Fairbanks total in June to a virtual tie with June 1949 when 3.55 inches fell. The Alaska Interagency Coordination Center reports no significant wildfire activity in the Interior. June historically is the height of wildfire season. Fuels and fire analyst Robert Ziel tells the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that if fires aren’t active when July arrives, they generally don’t get started heavily for the rest of the summer. — The Associated Press C Y
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NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS & BUS ATTENDANTS for Soldotna & Seward areas. Must be 21 years of age.
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The Peninsula Clarion has an immediate opening for a full time clerk. Minimum 2 year experience in business/ office environment. Strong customer service, phone etiquette, and computer experience a must. Job entails legal ad entry & billing, filing & basic accounting skills. Please drop off resume at: 150 Trading Bay Rd. Suite 1, Kenai
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The successful candidate will demonstrate an Associates Degree in surveying/civil engineering, or related field. Additionally, five years of related work experience is required. An additional four years of related experience may be substituted for the degree requirements. Applications may be completed on line 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.
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DELIVERY REPRESENTATIVE We have an outstanding career opportunity for a proven Delivery Representative in our Soldotna location You will help build customer satisfaction by delivering propane to our industrial, commercial and residential customers. If you are energetic, have a high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid class B CDL with hazmat endorsements, a great driving record and can satisfactorily complete a DOT physical, drug test and background check. We are a leader in our industry, and our team members enjoy growth opportunities and competitive compensation. Apply in person at 35992 Kenai Spur Hwy., Soldotna AK 99669. EOE/AA/M/D/V
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 July 9, 2014. EOE
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.
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NEWSPAPER CARRIER The Peninsula Clarion is accepting applications for a Newspaper Carrier. Delivery area Sterling.
Frontier Community Services is a Soldotna based non-profit agency providing in-home and group home services to people experiencing a disabling condition. We are seeking top-notch personnel for full-time and part-time positions within the agency with an interest in providing health care services for the Kenai Peninsula area.
For more information contact Peninsula Clarion Circulation Dept. (907)283-3584
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PCHS has a summer hire position for a board certified Family Physician. The applicant must also be a graduate from an accredited medical school or school of osteopathy. Must have a valid DEA license and be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (e.g. Medicaid and Medicare). Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support certification. Please send cover letter, resume & application to: Human Resources, 230 E. Marydale Ave., Suite 3, Soldotna, AK, 99669 or fax to 907/260-7358. Job description and application available at above address or online at www.pchsak.org PCHS is an equal opportunity employer.
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Homer Electric Association, Inc., is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill an Assistant Engineering Services Supervisor in our Kenai office. The Assistant Engineering Services Supervisor is responsible for assisting in providing inspections of design and construction of HEA/AEEC Transmission and Distribution lines and equipment; assist in monitoring compliance with engineering and construction standards as well as development of standards; assist Engineering Services Supervisor to review work orders, staking sheets and procedures for these activities; maintain processes for accounting and material reconciliation; coordinate with government, local agencies and other utilities for sharing graphics information and joint graphics standards; and provide backup support for customer service complaints to the Engineering Services Department.
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Maintain Internal Controls____________________ • Complies with Morris policies and procedures • Assists with periodic Internal Audits • Fosters control issue awareness throughout the organization • Provides timely and useful Information to the Management Team • Responsible for financial closing and reporting • Supervises human resources activities such as ensuring accuracy of employee data, overseeing timekeeping administration, supporting managers by supplying information, resources and advice • Prepares the Operating and Capital Budgets (This is not an exhaustive list of duties, but represents key responsibilities.) Kenai, Alaska, with its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife, has the nickname “Alaska's Playground.” Whether you enjoy fishing, golf, wildlife viewing, hunting, or hiking, Kenai has it all. The City of Kenai boasts of wonderful views of the mouth of the Kenai River, Cook Inlet, miles of sandy beaches and three active volcanoes. With a population of approximately 7,000, the city is the largest community on the Kenai Peninsula. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent plus 3+ years of accounting experience Experience in human resources a plus. Qualified candidates may submit a resume to: jobs@morris.com
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An exciting opportunity has become available at the Peninsula Clarion newspaper in Kenai, Alaska. We are looking for an individual who has a strong employee relations background, a strategic mindset and the desire to work in an industry that is fast-paced, community-focused and endlessly evolving. HR Director/Business Office Manager serves as strategic partner to the Publisher and is responsible for overall supervision and planning for the business office, provides timely and useful information to management and prepares and maintains the operating and capital budgets, in addition to fulfilling the human resources function for the newspaper. DUTIES: As Strategic Partner to the Publisher___________ • Prepares profit analysis for new/existing products/ services • Monitors and forecasts business performance • Supervises the business office • Prepares and monitors budget and expenses • Hires/Trains/Evaluates staff, including new hire orientation and exit interviews • Responsible for bi-weekly payroll data entry • Responsible for proper controls and security of all personnel files • Assists managers with employee relations issues • Handles employee communications • Responsible for all compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to employment issues (FMLA, HIPPA, Unemployment Insurance, COBRA, etc.) • Seeks ways to streamline and make work more efficient through process changes and the use of technology
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Apartments, Unfurnished 2-BEDROOM 6 miles north of Kenai. $800. per month plus electric & deposit. No pets. Coin operated laundry on site. (907)262-7248. 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. No Smoking/ No Pets. (907)398-0027. 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.
Apartments, Furnished LONGMERE AREA 2-bedroom, Available Aug 1. No smoking/ pets. Washer/dryer, WiFi, all utilities included, $850./ 1st & last month rent plus deposit. (907)262-1790 (907)398-9695
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
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NEW HOME ON 2.49 ACRES
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
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350 Vortec Cratemotor, Turbo 350 transmission, runs great, very reliable, new battery, lots of extras. $17,000. OBO (907)378-8862
Homes 4-BEDROOM 1.5-Bath, Soldotna near schools. Washer/dryer. Storage Shed. No smoking/ pets. $1,270. per month plus tax and utilities. (907)252-4970. ON KASILOF RIVER. Log home furnished 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, garage, basement. $1,150. month, utilities included. (907)262-7405 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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AND CABIN CASTAWAY COVE. Kenai River front double lot. 70 foot frontage by 100 feet deep. KNOCK EM DEAD RED SALMON HOLE right in front of cabin. electricity available. Very accessible location. Age forces me to sell this very valuable location... Lots 34 and 35 block 9, Castaway Cove Borough book and page map 55-253 Call me for a visit to the property (907)252-4500 or (907)283-4960
Retail/Commercial Space PRIME KENAI RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE 1,832SqFt to 20,000SqFt. Rates start @ $.50SqFt. Call Carr Gottstein Properties, (907)564-2424 or visit www.carrgottstein.com
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HC 15 The Ninilchik Traditional Council is seeking General Contractor's w/residential endorsement to construct a single level handicapped accessible ranch style home in Anchor Point. Indian Preference applies. Contractor must pay Tribal Wage Rate, must obtain proposal packet, do an on-site visit, and attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference. Bid opens July 1, 2014 @ 9am and closes July 30, 2014 @ 5pm. Please contact Diane Reynolds, Procurement Officer for a bid packet @ (907) 567-3313.
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17x60 WILLIE DRIFTER Blue diamond outside, 9.9 Yamaha long shaft motor, $8,500. for boat, $1,800. for motor, both $10,000. (907)283-3536 KENAI RIVER FRONT HOME. World-Class SALMON FISHING out your back door! 5-Bedroom, 3-Bath Ranch home, att, heated 4+ car gar. Open kitchen, dining/ living area with 5 picture windows all with views of the river! 112' RIVER frontage. 48' Aluminum dock with fish cleaning table/ sink/ water. Nat. Gas heat, Wood stove, Automatic backup generator. Landscaped yard with Fire Pit/ view of the Kenai Mtns. For MORE INFO See: KENAIRIVERDREAM.blogspot.com Call: (907)252-4671 $749,000. FSBO
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Livestock 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.
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19FT. LUND Aluminum Riverboat Fully equipped 50-Horse Yamaha, 4 stroke. 3 pedestal seats. River ready, just like new. (907)598-1945
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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
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Bank on these checks Dear Heloise: I realize that more and more people pay bills online, but I still like writing checks for most things. Can I order checks from places other than my bank and be certain that my information is safe? This seems like a popular thing to do, but I am hesitant. — Mary W. in Pennsylvania Yes, it’s safe to buy checks from companies other than the one your bank uses, and an added plus is that it can save you money. If you are concerned, research a company’s ratings with the Better Business Bureau, or order checks at big, bulk warehouse stores, which have many members using the service. Your bank already has all of your personal information for ordering your checks. When you go anywhere else, be prepared to provide all of your information, along with your bank’s information. If there is a mistake in that information after the checks are printed, you will still owe for them, so pay close attention to all the information and spellings you provide. — Heloise Storing paint Dear Heloise: When I finish painting a room, I always have some paint left in the can. I make it a habit to put the paint can in storage, in case I need to make touch-up repairs. Through the years, I’ve learned that the extra space in the sealed paint can contains moisture, and this moisture causes rust, which will get into the paint and make removing the lid difficult. I now save a small amount of paint in a large-mouth quart jar. This makes it easy to find the color I need. It takes up less space and does not cause rust to get into the paint. — Darrell B. in Nebraska
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Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Conceptis Sudoku increases from Monday to Friday.
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DEAR ABBY: My girlfriends are always trying to get me drunk. I don’t need alcohol to have a good time, and in fact, I rarely drink. They say I’m “no fun,” which is probably true. But that’s just who I am. Although they never drink and drive, they drink a lot and are embarrassing when they sing loud, stumble on the dance floor and slur their words. I’m afraid if I get drunk I may say something hurtful to them, and they will no longer be my friends. My boyfriend says they’re not true friends if they want me to drink to excess. My college days are behind me. I am mature enough not to succumb to this peer pressure. Is my boyfriend right? Do I need new friends? — TEETOTALER IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR TEETOTALER: There are few things more unattractive than a person who is drunk. Your boyfriend may be right that you need some new friends, if yours can have a good time only if they use alcohol. If I’m reading your letter correctly, it appears you may be their designated driver. My advice is to take yourself out of that equation, and if possible, socialize with them in situations that do not involve drinking. If that’s not possible, then for your own sake, start cultivating friends with wider interests. DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 20 years. Before our two children started high school
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Pet Tails Texas rule could threaten no-kill shelter movement By LAUREN McGAUGHY Houston Chronicle
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Strict enforcement of a previously obscure state regulation is threatening the no-kill movement across Texas and could result in animal shelters euthanizing tens of thousands of additional pets each year, advocates warn. A “clarification” of state rules by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners last August already has sparked a court case and caused widespread confusion among city officials and private groups. The Houston Chronicle reports at issue is the veterinary care provided to animals in municipal shelters and privately operated animal rescue organizations. Under its rules, the board requires the same level of medical care and attention for shelter dogs and cats as they would receive from a private veterinarian. That means volunteers and fosters cannot perform routine care, such as administering intake vaccinations, without a trained
vet present. It also means shelter veterinarians must provide individual care to each shelter animal upon intake. Shelters say requiring a veterinarian at all times would bust their budgets and reverse efforts to reach and maintain nokill status of euthanasia rates at or below 10 percent. Without full-time vet staff, advocates say, shelters eventually would fall back on euthanizing more animals because state law allows trained staff to administer lethal injections. “There’s no need for this policy,” said Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, a leading animal advocate in the Legislature who has sponsored humane treatment bills. “We already have high-kill shelters, and this would just exacerbate that. They’re just going to turn into euthanasia centers.” Nicole Oria, executive director of the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, said the agency has interpreted the law in this way to protect public health and safety. Shelters, she said, will not be targeted by the agency because it only takes action when it gets a complaint.
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Ready to rumble Miz Hope, in her ‘55 Chevy, is ready to rumble with summer cruising time on the Kenai! Owners are Nicole and Ralph Klassen, of Soldotna.
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