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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 Soldotna-Kenai, Alaska

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In the news State announces new absentee voting sites

JUNEAU (AP) — The number of absentee voting locations is expected to more than double over 2012 for this year’s elections. Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell’s office says at least 123 new locations are being added. The deadline for new sites to be approved was the close of business Tuesday. Treadwell, in a release, said the new locations, along with a new online system for returning ballots, should make ballots for this year’s elections “the most widely available in state history.” The Division of Elections, which Treadwell oversees, worked with ANCSA Regional Association and the Alaska Federation of Natives in securing the new sites.

NTSB find misrigged control on plane that crashed ANCHORAGE (AP) — Federal investigators have found that elevator cables on a plane that crashed in Anchorage last week, killing the pilot, weren’t connected correctly. A preliminary report on the crash says the 1947 Piper PA-12’s elevator controls were reversed, meaning the plane would dive if ordered to pull up and vice versa. This finding matched witness accounts that said the plane made a steep climb before pivoting to a nose-down position before hitting the ground July 2. KTUU reports the preliminary report of the National Transportation Safety Board investigation into the Merrill Field crash that killed 61-year-old Charles Hancock of Anchorage was released late Monday.

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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell addresses the audience Tuesday during a joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce luncheon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center.

Taking care of the bills 11 measures become law at bill signing By RASHAH McCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell signed 11 bills into law during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. A large crowd attended the luncheon to hear Gov. Parnell’s speech and witness the signing of several laws ranging the legislative gamut from worker’s compensation and medical malpractice issues to cattle brand registration, fishery resource landing taxes, and commercial crewmember licenses. Parnell has made a tour of the state in the last few weeks signing bills in Juneau, Wasilla, Anchorage and Fairbanks — a tradition that, in part, brings issues decided in Juneau back to the constituents

Parnell signed 11 bills into law Tuesday during a joint chamber luncheon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center.

affected by them. “We passed, what, 118 bills this session? Most people have no idea what happened. They know the big ones ... but beyond that, most people don’t

know what has been passed,” he said during a post-luncheon interview. Before he signed any of the bills, Parnell spoke about progress on the Alaska Gas Pipeline

Project which is in the preFEED, or pre-front-end engineering and design, phase. North Slope producers ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and BP, pipeline company TransCanada and the state, have agreed to invest up to $500 million into the phase — a first for the state, Parnell said. “No project has developed to this stage with all the necessary parties,” Parnell said during the post-lunch interview. For the next 12-18 months, the pipeline project will be negotiated and developed before being brought back to legislators. The advancement of the pipeline project heralds a larger oil and gas development upswing in the state, Parnell said during the luncheon, one that will require a skilled workforce. See BILLS, page A-12

The city of Soldotna is proposing a capital budget with significant attention to downtown improvement projects aimed at community identity. New light pole banners, landscaping improvements and two gateway signs are among the beautification projects in the city’s fiscal year 2015 capital budget. The final draft will be introduced at Wednesday’s council meeting, and the final list of capital projects will be open for public comment on July 23. Promoting downtown development was determined to be the highest priority goal from the Economic Development section of Envision Soldotna 2030 Comprehensive Plan, according to the document. The projects for this fiscal year were identified by the public, city administration, or council based on current needs or opportunities, said Stephanie Queen, Director of Economic Development and Planning. “The capital budget is a way to annually implement highpriority city projects,” Queen said. “Many projects on the list were identified as goals in one of the city’s various planning documents, such as the Comprehensive Plan or Recreation and Trails Master Plan.” This year’s proposed budget is $1.45 million to be appropriated to the city’s General Fund. In previous years the operating budget and capital budget were in the same ordinance, but this year the two were taken on individually said Kyle Kornelis, City Engineer. By looking at the two budgets separately, an emphasis See CITY, page A-12

Buccaneer bankruptcy slows gas fight with CIRI By ELWOOD BREHMER Morris News Service-Alaska Alaska Journal of Commerce

A dispute over natural gas rights and royalties is on hold as the producer works out its finances in a South Texas Bankruptcy Court. Representatives for Houstonbased Buccaneer Energy, Cook Inlet Region Inc. and the State of Alaska convened at the Alas-

ka Oil and Gas Conservation Commission office in Anchorage Monday for what ended up being a very brief hearing in the fight over gas Buccaneer is producing from its Kenai Loop field to which CIRI says it has a right. The Southcentral Native corporation claims Buccaneer owes royalties for gas the company pulled from CIRI land that is adjacent to the Kenai Loop

pad. Buccaneer once held a now-terminated gas lease with for the CIRI property. It does not dispute that the drainage is occurring from two of the three wells, KL-1 and KL-3, on the Kenai Loop pad. The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority also owes it money, CIRI says, for the royalties the authority has received from Buccaneer that stemmed from draining CIRI’s gas. The

Alaska Mental Heath Trust Authority owns the Kenai Loop property that Buccaneer is leasing. CIRI is having its subsurface rights violated as gas is being pulled from beneath its property by the KL-1 and KL-3 wells without a pooling agreement in place, it argues. CIRI Vice President of Land and Energy Development Ethan Schutt said during an April

hearing on the issue that nearly 8 million cubic feet of gas per day is being produced by the wells. Buccaneer once had a gas lease for the CIRI land that was terminated by the Native corporation for undisclosed reasons. AOGCC chair Cathy Foerster said the commission would not rule on the conflict until a stay put in place on Buccaneer See GAS, page A-12

Board approves site for Man sentenced for shooting Kachemak Selo school ANCHORAGE (AP) — where he was a nationally beard and thinning gray hair, By KAYLEE OSOWSKI Peninsula Clarion

With the approval of a recommended site, the village of Kachemak Selo is one step closer to seeing a new schoolhouse. The next step is funding. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education approved a site for a proposed new Kachemak Selo School at its Monday meeting. Selecting a site will improve

the chances of receiving grant funding from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development for the estimated $16 million project based on a 18,599-square-foot-building, said Kevin Lyon, director of the borough Capital Projects Department. “Because we’ve found a site, so obviously our plan is more formed so we’ll get … additional planning points,” Lyon said.

An Alaska man was sentenced Tuesday to four consecutive life terms in the 2012 shooting deaths of two co-workers at a Coast Guard communications station that mystified an island community for nearly a year before an arrest was made. Prosecutors had contended that James Wells resented the growing influence of the two victims at the rigger shop

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recognized antenna expert. They said Wells meticulously planned an alibi, sneaked onto the station and gunned the men down. A federal jury found the 63-year-old Wells guilty in April after a 19-day trial. On Tuesday, he maintained that he had nothing to do with the shootings on Alaska’s Kodiak Island. Wells, sporting a long white

made his comments after the widows of the victims spoke. Both women said Wells had destroyed their lives and the lives of their families. In the circumstantial case, it took a jury only one day to find him guilty of two counts each of first-degree murder, murder of an officer or employee of the United States, and possession of a firearm in a crime of violence.

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Tuesday Stocks

WASHINGTON — A new study explains how just four wells forcing massive amounts of drilling wastewater into the ground are probably shaking up Oklahoma. Those wells seem to have triggered more than 100 smallto-medium earthquakes in the past five years, according to a study published Thursday by the journal Science. Many of the quakes were much farther away from the wells than expected. Combined, those wells daily

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Study explains Oklahoma quakes

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By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

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pour more than 5 million gallons of water a mile or two underground into rock formations, the study found. That buildup of fluid creates more pressure that “has to go somewhere,” said study lead author Cornell University seismologist Katie Keranen. Researchers originally figured the water diffused through underground rocks slowly. But instead, it is moving faster and farther and triggers quake fault lines that already were likely ready to move, she said. “You really don’t need to raise the pressure a great deal,” she added. The study shows the likely way in which the pressure can

trigger fault lines — which already existed yet were not too active— but researchers need more detail on the liquid injections themselves to absolutely prove the case, Keranen said. The wastewater is leftover from unconventional wells that drill for oil and gas with help of high pressure liquids — nicknamed fracking — and from the removal of water from diluted oil. These new methods mean much more wastewater has to be discarded. While there are about 8,000 deep injection wells in the region, the amount of water injected at the four wells has more than doubled since the drilling boom started about a decade ago.

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Community Calendar Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440. 10:30 a.m. • Pre-School Storytime at the Soldotna Public Library. Call 262-4227. 11 a.m. • Redoubt Homemakers at Nikiski Fire Station No. 1. • Wee Read at the Kenai Community Library Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. 5:30 p.m. • Weight loss and health support group, Christ Lutheran Church. Call 362-1340. 7 p.m. • Card games, Funny River Community Center. • Narcotics Anonymous support group “Clean Machine” at Central Peninsula Hospital’s Redoubt Room, 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna. Call 907-335-9456. • Alcoholics Anonymous “Into Action” group, 12X12 study meeting, VFW basement Birch Street, Soldotna, 907-262-0995. 8 p.m. • Al-Anon Support Group at Central Peninsula Hospital in the Augustine Room, Soldotna. Call 252-0558. The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings of local organizations. To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a contact phone number to news@peninsulaclarion.com.

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Around the Peninsula Funny River community hosts festival The Annual Funny River Festival will be held Friday-Sunday. The festival will begin Friday afternoon with golfing fun at the Bird Golf Course (sign up before 12:30 p.m.) For those who like to play cribbage, nickels or pinochle, sign up for cards is at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Funny River Center. Saturday is “Fun & Food” day with games, good music and a prime rib dinner ($15 for adults and $7 for children). Adults may want to finish the evening with bingo beginning at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. will move into an auction from noon to 2 p.m. then climax with the long awaited quilt raffle, split-the-pot and 4-wheeler drawings at 2 p.m. at the Funny River Center. Any questions, call Sheilah at 907-748-9000.

ICAN hosts workshop ICAN of the Central Peninsula is hosting Jennifer Allison, of Anchorage, to hold a Revisiting Birth and Creative Exploration Workshop in Old Town Kenai across from the Bingo Hall on July 15 from 6-9 p.m. Contact Moira Ireland at 907-3983895 for more information.

Annual Big Latch On celebrates breastfeeding The Central Peninsula BirthNetwork is sponsoring The Big Latch On 2014 on Aug. 1 beginning at 10 a.m. at Farnsworth Park in Soldotna. Visit www.biglatchon.org for information or contact Niki Parrish at 907-394-9166. The event will include a petting zoo, giveaways and much more.

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Dog show returns to Soldotna The Kenai Kennel Club annual All Breed Dog Shows, Obedience, Rally and Agility Trial will take place Thursday-Sunday at Skyview High School in Soldotna. Agility Trial begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. Conformation and Obedience Events begin at 9 a.m. Friday-Sunday. All events will end mid to late afternoon daily. Conformation Judging Program can be found at www.kenaikennelclub. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own seating and be prepared for changing weather. Dogs not entered in the event are not allowed on the grounds. For more information, visit www.kenaikennelclub.com.

Rotary Unity Run Saturday The annual Rotary Unity Run 10-mile and 5-kilometer race will be held Saturday along the Unity Trail between Kenai and Soldotna, hosted by the Soldotna and Kenai River Rotary clubs and Tsalteshi Trails Association. Meet at Soldotna High School for bus shuttles to the start lines, at Kenai Central High School for the 10-mile start and Peninsula Power Sports for the 5-kilometer start. Buses leave at 9 a.m. and races start at 9:30 a.m. Advance registration is available online at www.tsalteshi. org. Advance race entry is $30 for adults, $10 for youth 12 and under and $50 for families. Active TTA members get a $5 discount. Bib pickup is from 5 to 6 p.m. July 10 and 11 at SoHi. Race day registration and bib pickup is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. July 12 at SoHi. T-shirts are included in race entry, with finisher prizes, raffle drawings and barbecue lunch at the finish line. Participants must finish by noon.

Hospital service area board to meet

The Central Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board AmVets Post 4, the AmVets Auxiliary and the AmVets Sons will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on July 14, at 5:30 will hold their monthly meeting July 15. The ladies meet at p.m. in the Redoubt-Spur conference rooms downstairs at Cen6:30 p.m. and the men meet at 7:00 p.m. AMVETS Post 4 is tral Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna. located in the Red Diamond Center on K-Beach. For information please call 262-3542. Foster family potluck planned

League of Women Voters to meet The League of Women Voters of the Central Kenai Peninsula will hold their monthly meeting at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna at noon on Friday. Josselyn O’Connor from the Kenai River Watershed Forum will be speaking on current river issues and programs. The public is welcome. Contact Gail Knobf at tiamat@

A networking and support opportunity for foster families is being planned for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 12 at Kenai Municipal Park. The potluck event will be a chance for families to get together to network, make friends, share some good food, and play in the park. No program, no special requirements, just fun in the Kenai sun. All members of your family are invited to attend; bring a potluck dish to share. For more information call or text 690-1106.

State won’t study pot measure before vote FAIRBANKS (AP) — Gov. Sean Parnell said he will not use state resources to study the implications of legalizing marijuana unless voters approve a pot initiative this fall. Parnell said he would work to implement the initiative if it passes in November; the Republican also is up for reelection this year. But he said he personally opposes the measure, which would legalize recreational use of marijuana by those 21 years of age or older. “I’m not excited about the prospect,” he told the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner during an editorial board meeting. “I think we’re not sending the right message to our kids.” Voters in Colorado and Washington approved similar measures in 2012. But it took more than a year to put in place the systems for oversight, taxation and quality control. Colorado began marijuana sales Jan. 1, while sales were first allowed

in Washington on Tuesday. If Ballot Measure 2 passes, Alaska would become the third state to legalize recreational marijuana use. Supporters say marijuana should be taxed and regulated in a manner similar to alcohol. A spokesman for the ballot group earlier this year questioned the state’s initial estimated cost for implementation as “poorly researched fiction.” Cost estimates are part of the certification process for proposed initiatives in Alaska. Parnell said Alaska would have the benefit of learning

from what happened in Colorado and Washington. He said he discussed legalization with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, whose advice was: “Don’t go into this lightly.” “He urged caution among governors when it comes to passage of this,” he said. “There are a lot of unintended consequences.” While Parnell acknowledged there are challenges that could come from legalization,

he said he won’t ask state employees to prepare for possible legalization now. He said the Department of Law should focus on its existing workload, not on what may happen after the election. If the measure passes, Parnell said the Legislature and state regulatory agencies would need to establish oversight rules. Ballot Measure 2 also would create a Marijuana Control Board to regulate the new industry.

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Old enough to know better At what age do kids stop acting like

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kids? According to history, it’s whenever a culture or society says so. A 19-year-old was sentenced to a year in prison recently for his role in a rock-throwing incident in 2012 that permanently disfigured a young boy. The defendant was 17 when he and two others — who were 16 and 18 years old at the time — decided to spend a July afternoon chucking rocks at passing cars on Mendenhall Loop Road. The teen’s attorney argued the case should be sent to juvenile court since Jared Cheatham was 17 when he was arrested. Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez made the right call by insisting Cheatham be tried as an adult. He may not have been 18 when the incident occurred, but he was certainly old enough to know better. The same applies to rock-tossing friends Chaleb Calandra and Noel Toribio (Calandra was 18 at the time and Toribio was 16). All three were old enough to work a job and drive a car, but instead of doing something productive (and safe) with their time, they acted like unruly school children with no understanding of action and consequence. Where Juneau’s youth is concerned, they’re not alone. We have high school seniors who treat their alma mater like a truck stop urinal, seniors-to-be who wouldn’t recognize an assault if it smacked them in the rear with a paddle, and students at the high school and middle school level who don’t realize the severity of taking a gun to school (both the real and BB gun kind). Many of our local youth need to grow up, but as a society we tend to prolong adolescence to the point of arrested development. According to Pew economist Richard Fry, about 41 percent of those between the ages of 18-24 either lived at home or with a family member in 2012. That’s up from 30 percent in 2001. A kid is a kid for as long as they’re treated as such. Some of us need to stop raising kids into bigger kids and instead teach them to be capable, responsible and selfreliant adults. During the Civil War it’s estimated that as much as 20 percent of soldiers were younger than 18, according to a report by PBS. The Union had an age requirement of 18, which often was overlooked, and the Confederacy had no binding age limit to speak of. During World War II, teens as young as 17 were able to enlist, and some state’s National Guard units allowed those even younger to serve stateside. In Medieval times, up until the Victorian era, there was no set age for adulthood. When a child was old enough to work, they did. And when the man of the house passed away, his son assumed the role and responsibilities. Same for young girls when the mother passed. We don’t need to remind many of you what high school graduates received along with their diploma from 1969-72 (for many, a one-way ticket to Vietnam). As a society and a community, we need to reassess treating our youth with kid gloves so often and for so long. They’re far more capable than we give them credit for, but unless our expectations change why would their behavior? If you have a 14-18 year old spending the summer sleeping in and hanging out with friends, get them out of the house and into the workforce until school starts. Think of their new employer like a babysitter, if you must (only instead of cashing checks they write them). Other options might include a community project or group, something that will build leadership skills and enable them to evolve as citizens. Considering how rough past generations of teens had it, expecting our youth to be productive with their time and to possess a maturity to match their age isn’t asking too much. — Juneau Empire, July 6

Washington hot dogs

Forget about the World Cup or World Series or even the Super Bowl. The No. 1 competitive sport is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest at Coney Island, New York. The legendary Joey Chestnut won for the eighth straight time, downing 61 in the allotted 10 minutes. While that’s not his personal best of 69, it’s still pretty impressive, if one would call speed gorging impressive. By the way, feed racing has its own Title IX. Miki Sudo inhaled 34, finishing ahead of three-time chomp champ Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas. Call that an upset. Call the whole thing an upset. This competition has been a July Fourth tradition for 98 years, and it’s time we give it the attention it deserves. After all, gross overconsumption by a few is a growing American tradition. But remember the management motto: “If it ain’t broke, break it.” The first thing we need to do is change the venue. I know, I know, there are the traditionalists who will insist that Coney Island provides the perfect tacky backdrop. But if you want tacky, then it’s time to move the entire spectacle to Washington. Why not the White House South Lawn? With just a few tweaks, it certainly would be appropriate. To please the first lady, obviously the hot dogs would have to go. But that’s not a big deal. Carrots will make a wonderful replacement. And there could be a kiddie competition, with — you guessed it — baby carrots. That is, unless

the food conglomerates have their way and the youngsters get to cram in morsels laden with salt, sugar, fat and other addictive ingredients. True to its normal operating procedures, the Obama admin- Bob Franken istration is keeping details secret and will indict any leakers. The event will be shot only by White House cameras. Nathan’s is probably going to bail, since it’s not as unhealthy as they’d like, and that would eliminate many of the usual corporate sponsors, like McDonald’s, Coke and Pepsi. And I’m guessing that Hobby Lobby won’t be called upon to help make the decorations. Even if they were ordered to participate, the Supreme Court said they wouldn’t have to. Speaking of soft drinks, Michael Bloomberg can emcee, now that he’s out of work. I would have recommended John Boehner, but he might get lost in the carrots. This is not as far-out as you might think. Down the street, in the Capitol, they’ve been engaged for years in a food fight. And let’s not limit this to government. Wouldn’t this be a much more civilized way to conduct presidential debates? No

longer could the participants be forced to eat their words. In fact, the advantage here is that no one could understand what they were saying. Obviously Chris Christie would be at a disadvantage, now that he’s lost 85 pounds, at last report from his doctor. Good for him, but his lap-band surgery simply doesn’t allow him to ingest very much. He’s just not the heavy hitter he was, but he can still vent his frustration by having his aides cause a huge traffic jam outside. This could become a regular event during television news ratings periods. Instead of the usual happy talk about how they’re “on your side,” the anchors could simply infotain by stuffing Twinkies in their mouths. On cable news they could only use one side of their mouth, depending on whether it was MSNBC or Fox. At CNN, the food of choice would have to be whatever they were serving on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 when it disappeared. So get ready, America. Forget Tim Howard. We’re going to have some new heroes to worship. Chestnut, Sudo and the Black Widow are just the beginning. This could be bigger than roller derby, particularly if the competition moves to D.C. It would be something else from Washington that makes us sick. Bob Franken is a longtime broadcast journalist, including 20 years with CNN.

Letters to the Editor Flooding mitigation effort needed now I am writing to express my concerns over flooding issues for the K-Beach area. As you are well aware, last fall there was considerable flooding in our area. It was declared a borough, state, and federal disaster. We are still dealing with the paperwork and process of obtaining any of the funds to repair from last year. We are still trying to fix our home, farming business, and property from the damages caused by last year’s flooding. My septic system was flooded and sank into the ground. My house and barns had their foundations compromised, and my crawl space filled with water to within inches of my flooring. This led to our home and outbuildings being heaved unevenly out of the ground during freeze-up. My doors barely operated, and double-paned windows lost their seals when it froze this winter. We sat all winter with feet of ice in the crawl space and covering my entire property. I will have to raise my entire house and all my outbuildings to re-do the foundations, and weather-proof again. During the floods, we had to sell off half of our breeding stock animals, as there were very few areas that were high and dry. Most of my land was under a foot of water or more. We have been slowly repairing these damages as we can afford to. We still use water very sparingly in our household as our septic system is barely working. My neighbors are all dealing with similar issues and problems, and we all have been since last September. I say all of this to let you know the seriousness of our situation. We appreciate all of the work that the borough did in putting in culverts and creating “Lake Karluk” as a holding area for the water drained, sending people to look at the damage and speak with us during the flood. We also appreciate the time spent in meetings and in studying this flooding problem with experts. We are glad that the borough has been very methodical and thoughtful in trying to determine a solution to our areas drainage problem. We have waited patiently and worked with the borough throughout all of the flooding and up until now. We have waited for a plan to deal with these high water issues, for some kind of borough solution to our lack of drainage. I have heard of no plan and see no solutions being implemented. It is July. The time to deal with these problems is now. We can’t wait until August or September when the rains start. We will be flooded out and unable to create the infrastructure needed to effectively drain our neighborhood. Already, this summer, after a few days of rain, people are pumping their crawl spaces, surface water sits in puddles for days after, and leach fields slow to inoperable rates. The ditches and culverts

that were put in last year fill with water and remain filled for days after a rain. We just want the borough to appreciate that the time for action is now. We sit with properties and homes still damaged from last year and watch the clear signs that we will have another disaster in just a short time. We need a solution, a plan implemented, so our neighborhood doesn’t go under again this fall. Thank you. Paul Vass and Julie Wendt Kalifornsky Beach

Current fiscal policies limit choices on oil taxes As I drive along the spur, north of Kenai, I see more signage going up stating “Vote No on 1.” It seems small and medium size businesses understand who runs this State, Big Oil. Certainly our politicians understand. If the mega-oil companies do not get what they want they will pack their bags and leave. Many individuals believe these behemoths would never abandon Alaska. However, Corporations have only one fiduciary responsibility. It’s all about making more money. And so they do. Rules and regulations ignored. Pay the fines as long as the profits continue. Just ask the big banks. It is true Alaskans own the State’s oil and gas resources but big oil dictate the terms of accessing it. I know, many believe our politicians have sold us out or are taking some sort of kickbacks. In reality, they clearly understand who runs the State. It could change but that would take honest questions and discussion on our monetary system and fiscal policies. But the “experts” tell us our economic/monetary system is perfect and no need to discuss an alternative to our current Crony Capitalism. Monopolies run the world and “we the people” accept it. Given our current monetary and fiscal

Classic Doonesbury, 1976

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policies we must vote no on ballot measure one. We’re told there are only two choices on this issue. There are alternatives but they are ignored. Hoping we can access our gas and oil without these big oil corporations is impossible given our ignorance. We could vote yes and hope some other big oil company might agree to our terms and conditions. Perhaps Russia’s Gazprom corporation would agree on Alaska’s governmental rules for delivering our oil and gas to the surface. After all, we have millions of our dollars invested in Gazprom and other Russian corporations. Gazprom is the ninth largest oil company in the world. I bet they want to be bigger than Royal Dutch Shell who is number 1 or ExxonMobil (2), BP (3), Chevron (6) or ConocoPhillips (7). Ray Southwell Nikiski

Maybe this flag idea will stick Fourth of July was a beautiful day, with largest crowd I can remember for the parade and park get together. Every body was in good spirits, with lots of sacks of goodies being passed out, but I had one disappointment with the hundreds of flags given away. I had a hole in the top of my cap so I could display mine, but hundreds went undisplayed. A thought came into my mind after the parade that with the enormous amount of money it costs to put on a program this size maybe something could be done. Frequently on the front of the newspapers I get, there are stick-on advertisements. As a lifetime member of the VFW, from Korea, it might be possible to all the veteran groups to team up and purchase stick-on flags and I am confident that 99 percent of the children would put them on and most adults. Paul D.Morrison Kenai

By GARRY TRUDEAU

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Israeli military masses troops along Gaza border By JOSEF FEDERMAN and NAJIB JOBAIN Associated Press

JERUSALEM — Israel launched its largest offensive in the Gaza Strip in nearly two years, carrying out a blistering aerial assault Tuesday on scores of targets and killing 19 people in what officials called an openended operation aimed at ending weeks of heavy rocket fire. As Gaza militants unleashed salvos on Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel mobilized forces along the border for a possible ground invasion. The offensive set off the heaviest fighting between Israel and the Islamic militant group Hamas since an eightday battle in November 2012. The militants fired about 160 rockets at Israel, including two intercepted over Tel Aviv, while Israel said it attacked more than 150 sites across Gaza. Palestinian medics reported at least 19 dead, including six killed in an airstrike that flattened an apartment building in southern Gaza and set off widespread panic. In a nationally televised statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said continued rocket attacks on Israeli communities would not be tolerated. “Therefore I have ordered the military to significantly broaden its operation against Hamas terrorists and against the other terrorist groups inside Gaza,” he said. “I call on you to display patience because this operation could take time.” Israel and Hamas are bitter enemies that have engaged in numerous rounds of fighting over the years. But until recently, they had been observing a truce that ended the previous hostilities in 2012. Tensions have been rising since Palestinian militants kid-

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Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on Gaza, as seen from the Israel-Gaza Border, Tuesday.

napped three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank on June 12. Accusing Hamas of being behind the abductions, Israel launched a crackdown on the group’s members in the West Bank and arrested hundreds of people. Hamas, which controls Gaza, responded by stepping up rocket fire. The situation deteriorated last week after the bodies of the Israeli youths were found, and a Palestinian teenager in Jerusalem was abducted and burned to death in what Palestinians believe was a revenge attack. Six Jewish Israelis have been arrested in the killing, and the rocket fire from Gaza has increased in recent days. The fighting raged throughout the day. In its fiercest attack, an airstrike flattened the home of a Hamas militant in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis, reducing the concrete structure into a smoldering pile of rubble. Panicked residents fled, screaming “God is great.” Some had bloody faces, and crying mothers held small children as they ran away. Screaming Palestinians took away motionless bodies. Palestinian medical officials said six people, includ-

ing two children, were killed. Late Tuesday, the normally bustling streets of Gaza City were deserted. Fearing an Israeli ground operation, many residents from areas near the border moved to stay with rela-

tives living deeper inside Gaza. In southern Israel, hundreds of thousands of citizens were ordered to stay close to home because of the rockets. Israeli streets were also quieter in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after attempted rocket strikes set off air-raid sirens in Israel’s two largest cities. The Jerusalem municipality said it was opening special bomb shelters. Militants twice fired rockets at Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial capital, sending people scurrying for cover. Both projectiles were intercepted by the “Iron Dome” rocket defense system. The second interception was shown on live TV, as a winding plume of smoke followed the interceptor into the black skies, culminating with a flash. Late Tuesday, Hamas said it fired a salvo of four rockets toward Jerusalem, and two distant booms could be heard from the

city’s center. One rocket landed in the Jerusalem area, officials said, and police said there were no injuries. The army was also checking reports that rockets had flown north of Tel Aviv — which would mark the deepest strikes every carried out by Hamas. In other violence, the Israeli military said it foiled an attempt by Gaza militants to infiltrate a military base in southern Israel by sea. Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, a military spokesman, said four attackers made it to shore and attacked the base with grenades and automatic rifles before they were killed. An Israeli soldier was slightly wounded. As Israel built up forces along the border, the government authorized the army to activate up to 40,000 reservists. The army said that about 1,000 soldiers were immediately activated, in addition to an earlier

group of 1,500 reservists called into action. “If we need to go inside in a ground operation, then we will do it. These things are on the table. These options exist. We will not stop anything until the rocket firing ends,” said Yitzhak Aharonovitch, the minister for internal security and a member of Netanyahu’s inner Security Cabinet. Israel’s last ground offensive was in 2009. Asked by Channel 2 TV if there were any efforts underway to reach a cease-fire, he said: “Not now.” The U.S. State Department condemned the rocket fire on Israeli civilians, defended Israel’s right to defend itself, and said it hoped Israel’s “strong message” would deter further attacks. “But certainly, our preference is to de-escalate the situation on the ground,” spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

$3.7 billion sought to deal with border kids By ERICA WERNER and JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Tackling what he has called a humanitarian crisis, President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked Congress for $3.7 billion to cope with a tide of minors from Central America who are illegally crossing the U.S. border, straining immigration resources and causing a political firestorm in Washington. The White House said the money would help increase the detention, care and transportation of unaccompanied children, help speed the removal of adults with children by increasing the capacity of immigration courts and increase prosecution of smuggling networks. The money would also increase surveillance at the U.S. border and help Central American countries repatriate border-crossers sent back from the United States. Obama requested the money in a letter to House Speaker John Boehner. The request did not include proposals for legisla-

tive changes that the White House wants. But Obama said he still will seek such changes, including providing the secretary of homeland security additional authority to speed up the removal of children who have arrived from countries such as Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Obama said he also wants increased penalties for individuals who smuggle vulnerable migrants, such as children. The developments all come as Obama has declared comprehensive immigration legislation dead in Congress and announced plans to proceed on his own by executive action to make whatever fixes he can to the nation’s dysfunctional immigration system. That could put Obama in the seemingly contradictory position of weighing proposals to shield millions of people from deportation while at the same time trying to hurry deportations for the unaccompanied children. Congressional Republicans blame Obama policies for the confusion; Obama

administration officials dispute that. More than 50,000 children have arrived since October, in many cases fleeing violence at home but also drawn by rumors that they can stay in the U.S. Obama plans to discuss the crisis with faith and local leaders during a political fundraising visit to Texas Wednesday, but he is resisting calls to visit the border for a firsthand look. The White House invited Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry, who is among those urging Obama to get to the border while he’s in the state, to Wednesday’s meeting in Dallas. Perry’s spokeswoman Lucy Nashed confirmed that the governor and Obama would meet. Perry “is pleased that President Obama has accepted his invitation to discuss the humanitarian and national security crisis along our southern border,” Nashed said. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, a Republican, called the situation on the border “extremely dire.”

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Ukraine takes aggressive stance toward separatists By YURAS KARMANAU and PETER LEONARD Associated Press

DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukraine’s government took an increasingly aggressive stance Tuesday toward the pro-Russia separatists, vowing to expunge them from their reduced area of control and imposing new conditions before peace talks can restart. But as the military moves to encircle the rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine, the government also said it would stop using the air and artillery strikes that drove the rebels from other towns so as to avoid terrorizing civilians. Ukraine has displayed growing confidence in recent days after driving the insurgents from Slovyansk, a city that had been the heart of the armed resistance since mid-April. Security officials said Tuesday the area held by the rebels has now been reduced by half. This apparent rout has forced hundreds of militants to regroup in Donetsk, the regional capital, where they occupy government buildings and move freely around the city. Andrei Purgin, deputy prime

minister of the self-proclaimed independent Donetsk People’s Republic, said the rebels have an estimated 15,000 fighters and are focusing their efforts on defending Donetsk, a major industrial hub of 1 million. “We are creating one DPR fist that is ready to fight and repel the Ukrainian army,” Purgin told The Associated Press. He said his forces control all of Donetsk, where the normally busy streets were largely vacant but for groups of automatic rifle-toting rebels on patrol. “After Slovyansk we are gathering strength and resting. In Donetsk, we feel at home, and a home must be defended and protected,” said one 27-yearold rebel fighter, who gave his name only as Dmitry for fear of retaliation. He was patrolling a central district along with seven other militia members. A major asset still under government control is the Donetsk Airport, the scene of a bloody clash in May that claimed the lives of dozens of insurgents. Purgin vowed that the rebels would soon take “all assets of interest, including the airport.” Donetsk Mayor Alexander Lukyanchenko, who has cautiously refrained from openly

‘I plan to leave the city as soon as possible. They have turned us all into hostages, but I have no intention of digging graves for separatists under the muzzle of a rifle.’ — Yekaterina Kachan, restaurant worker taking sides in the conflict, said he was assured by Ukraine’s president that the military will not launch air and artillery strikes on the city. Those strikes had hit Slovyansk and other rebel-held towns to vocal criticism from Russia, which accused the central government in Kiev of indiscriminately killing civilians. More than 400 people have died and tens of thousands have fled their homes during the nearly three-monthlong standoff between the rebels and the new government in Kiev, which came to power after the previous Russia-friendly president was ousted in February. National Security Council spokesman Andrei Lysenko said Tuesday that plans were being drawn up to recapture Donetsk, as well as another insurgent-

held city, Luhansk, without the use of artillery or aviation. He said Monday that the military would create cordons around the two cities to try to cut off rebel supply lines. In Luhansk, an apartment building and a business center were shelled on Tuesday, but no injuries were reported. The circumstances of the shelling were not immediately clear. In Donetsk, tension was high among residents who watched with dismay as Slovyansk, about 110 kilometers (65 miles) to the north, fell in an increasingly ugly standoff. “I plan to leave the city as soon as possible,” said Yekaterina Kachan, 47, who said the restaurant where she works was robbed by militia fighters. “They have turned us all into hostages, but I have no intention of dig-

ging graves for separatists under the muzzle of a rifle.” Rebels in Ukraine and nationalists in Russia have called for the Kremlin to protect the insurgents, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far made no comment on their defeat in Slovyansk. Putin may be wary of more sanctions being imposed by the West, which slapped visa bans and asset freezes on Russian officials and members of Putin’s inner circle after Russia annexed the Black Sea region of Crimea in March. Kiev has accused Russia of lending direct support to the insurgents, something which Moscow denies. Purgin admitted to feeling disappointed by Russia. “We don’t understand the position of the Russian leadership,” he said. “We do, however, feel colossal support from Russian society.” Russian state media have been stark in their criticism of Ukraine and cast the rebel campaign as a fight for liberation from a zealous nationalist government. But they have recently moderated their rhetoric. Broadcasts on civilian victims of Ukrainian military op-

erations have been ubiquitous in Russia, but Kremlin-controlled television stations have downplayed the significance of losing Slovyansk last weekend, reassuring viewers that the rebels are equipped well enough to repel any moves on Donetsk. There appears little interest in Moscow in building public support for a Russian military intervention in Ukraine. A 10-day cease-fire that ended in late June was punctuated by frequent clashes and produced no progress in reaching a negotiated settlement. In an indication of Kiev’s increasingly intransigent line, Defense Minister Valery Heletey said Tuesday that cease-fire negotiations could only be restarted once the rebels lay down their weapons — something the rebels have rejected. Equally unacceptable to the rebels was President Petro Poroshenko’s suggestion that mediation take place in Svyatogorsk, a government-controlled town north of Slovyansk. “This is a big risk for us. It is possible we could go and then not return from Svyatogorsk,” Purgin said. “But we are not opposed to the idea of consultations itself.”

New York Police Department arrests mother of baby left in subway station By TOM HAYS Associated Press

NEW YORK — Security video showed nothing amiss when Frankea Dabbs — wearing dark glasses, pushing a baby stroller and pulling a rolling suitcase — entered a busy Manhattan subway station Monday night. But after riding uptown to another stop, police say Dabbs purposely left her most precious possession behind on the subway platform: her baby girl. Dabbs, 20, who has a record of petty crimes in North Carolina, was arrested near Central Park on abandonment charges Tuesday after someone recognized her from the video released by police. The name

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This Monday image shows a baby girl who was abandoned at the Columbus Circle subway station in New York.

of her attorney wasn’t immediately available. In a preliminary interview with detectives, Dabbs described herself as a homeless

widow from North Carolina who had arrived in New York on July 2, said Stephen Davis, spokesman for the New York Police Department. “She felt she couldn’t take care of the baby and thought she was leaving her in a safe public space,” Davis said. A passenger had seen the woman and child board the train at 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue, police said. The passenger got off at Columbus Circle and noticed the unattended stroller on the platform and the mother inside the train. After the train pulled away, the passenger remained with the baby for about 20 minutes. When the mother did not return, she notified a subway worker who called police. The baby, who is about 10

months old, was examined at Roosevelt Hospital, and doctors found no apparent signs of trauma, police said. She was placed in the care of the city’s Administration for Children’s Services. Records show that Dabbs has a pending assault case and numerous prostitution-related arrests, all misdemeanors, in Raleigh, Charlotte and other locations in North Carolina. She had skipped a court date for one of the cases on July 1, according to the Wake County District Attorney’s office. A city law that allows people to take an unwanted baby to a firehouse, police station or hospital with no questions asked would not have applied in this case because it only pertains to infants 5 days old or younger.

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Roller coaster accident

In this frame grab from video made on Monday, and provided by KTLA-News, workers at the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park rescue people trapped on the Ninja roller coaster after a tree fell onto the tracks, dislodging the front car. The accident left four people slightly injured and kept nearly two-dozen others hanging 20 to 30 feet in the air for hours as day turned to night. Two of the four injured people were taken to a hospital as a precaution, but all the injuries were minor, fire and park officials said.

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Columbia beats Twins on Wood Bat return By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

It took two years and a trip all the way back to Alaska, but Columbia, Tennessee, Post 19 got its revenge Tuesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. In 2012, the American Legion Twins beat Columbia 2-0 on the opening day of the Bill Miller Big Fish Tournament. It still stands as the only time the Twins have beaten a former Legion World Series champion. The two squads were then set to meet in the championship game that year, but it was rained out. But Columbia, which won the World Series in 2007 and counts At-

lanta Braves’ Dan Uggla and at least 10 minor leaguers as alumni of the program, returned and defeated the Twins 11-2 on Tuesday in the opening day of the Bill Miller tourney. “We obviously wanted to avenge that loss,” Columbia coach Scott Beasley said. “We don’t lose very often, so when we do lose to a team, we like to come back and beat them.” In order to get that victory, Columbia rolled out its best pitcher in Jake Usher, a 19-year-old who played baseball this season for Walters State Community College. That is one of the top junior colleges in the country, according to Beasley. The coach said Usher brings a fastball at 88 mph. He also has a nice

change-up and nasty curveball. He pitched the first five innings and gave up two runs — one earned — on two hits while walking three and striking out seven. Twins head coach Hector Rivera said his players haven’t seen anyone that fast, but did say his team was able to start catching up to Usher in the third inning or so. “I’m not taking anything away from him,” Rivera said. “He was good.” Knowing he had to get at least one win to still have a shot at making Thursday’s title game, Rivera had used his top pitcher in an 8-0 victory over Vermont earlier in the day. Dallas Pierren pitched all seven innings and gave up just three hits,

throwing 101 pitches. On offense for the Twins, Josh Darrow was 2 for 3 with a walk and two RBIs, Pierren was 1 for 2 with two walks and two runs, Tyler Covey was 2 for 4 with two runs, and Justin Wisnewski was 2 for 2 with two runs and two RBIs. The Twins started Joey Becher against Columbia and he had some issues with control, walking six in 2 2-3 innings. He gave up seven earned runs on five hits as Columbia led 7-0 after three innings. Klayton Justice pitched 2 1-3 innings for the Twins, yielding three runs on three hits, while Mathew Daugherty finished by allowing an unearned run on two hits in two innings.

“We got the win that we needed to still have an opportunity to get to the championship game,” Rivera said. “That’s what’s important.” Even though Beasley said Columbia is on a hot streak after winning its own tournament, he said some batters have been struggling lately, so it was nice to see them crank out three triples and a double amongst its eight hits. Usher was 3 for 4 with two runs and two RBIs, Peyton Sockwell had a triple, two runs and two RBIs, Ryan Helgren had a double and three RBIs, Taylor Gilbert had a triple, run and RBI, and Ben Wright had a triple, run and RBI. Will Norwood finished with two See TWINS, page A-9

Panners crush Oilers up north Staff report Peninsula Clarion

The Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks pushed themselves to a winning season with a dominant 15-4 win over the Peninsula Oilers Tuesday evening at Growden Memorial Park in Fairbanks. Both teams knocked out 14 base hits, but the Goldpanners took advantage of nine walks to capture the win, compared to just one walk that the Oilers received. Peninsula also left nine men on base. A late grand slam by Cody Nulph in the bottom of the seventh capped a four-hit, sevenrun inning, effectively sealing the victory. The Panners also had five runs in the fifth inning to distance themselves. Nulph hit two homers to bat in five runs, while teammate Brandon Caruso had a field day by hitting 4 for 5 with three runs and two RBIs. Nick Thurman and Alex Rubanowitz each had three hits to lead the Oilers, while Jeff Paschke and Jake Sandlin provided two hits apiece. The win leaves the Panners with a 6-5 American League record in the Alaska Baseball League, two games behind the Anchorage Bucs (12-7). The Oilers dropped to 7-9 (16-102 overall), 3 1-2 games behind the Bucs. Jimmy Nesselt (2-2) received the loss on the mound for the Oilers, going 4 1-3 innings, giving up six runs on seven hits, three walks and two strikeouts. Jace Puckett (4-0) recorded the win for the Panners by pitching 6 1-3 innings, giving up three runs on eight hits, one walk and six strikeouts. Mylz Jones, who hit a triple later in the game, scored the opening run of the day in the second inning on a single from Paschke, but the Panners responded at the bottom of the inning when Tanner Pinkston scored on a sacrifice fly from

Alaska Baseball League Standings

W L Pct. GB Overall American League Bucs 12 7 .632 -- 19-10 Goldpanners 6 5 .545 2 16-6 Oilers 7 9 .438 3.5 16-10-2 National League Pilots 14 8 .636 -- 17-10 Miners 12 8 .600 1 16-9-1 Chinooks 4 18 .182 10 6-20 Monday, July 7 Bucs 3, Chinooks 2 Miners 11, Oilers 9 Tuesday, July 8 Goldpanners 15, Oilers 4 Bucs 3, Pilots 2 Wednesday, July 9 Oilers at Goldpanners, 7 p.m. Bucs at Pilots, 7 p.m. Chinooks at Miners, 7 p.m.

Mike Wieland. The trouble in the fifth inning started with a home run from Nulph, included a 2-run double from Scott Hurst, and ended with five runs scored on four hits. During the inning, Nesselt was taken off the mound in favor of Chad Rieser. Both teams face each other again today at 7 p.m. Tuesday Goldpanners 15, Oilers 4 Oilers AB R H BI Panners AB R H BI Sndl cf 5 0 2 0 Crso lf 5 3 4 2 Sfrd lf 5 0 0 0 Hrst cf 4 1 3 2 Rbnz 2b 5 1 3 0 Bynm cf 0 0 0 0 Jnes ss 4 1 1 1 Hyes rf 4 1 1 2 Thrmn c 3 1 3 0 Bzin dh 4 1 1 1 Pske 3b 4 0 2 1 Pnkn 1b 3 2 1 1 Hrnz 1b 4 0 1 1 Nlph ss 4 2 2 5 Gbsn dh 1 0 0 0 Wlnd c 3 1 1 1 Mnoz dh 3 0 1 0 Vlnva 2b 1 2 1 0 Rose rf 4 1 1 0 Mldr 2b 1 0 0 0 --- Clrk 3b 3 2 0 0 Totals 38 4 14 3 Totals 32 15 14 14 Oilers Panners

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2B — Rubanowitz, Rose, Hurst. 3B — Jones, Caruso. HR — Nulph. HP — Thurman, Nulph. SF — Bozoian, Wieland. SB — Sandlin, Thurman, Rose. LOB — Oilers 9, Goldpanners 7. Oilers IP H R ER BB SO Nesselt, L 4.1 7 6 6 3 2 Rieser 1.0 2 2 2 3 0 Sheridan 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 McGill 1.0 4 7 7 3 0 Daugherty 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 Panners Puckett, W 6.1 8 3 3 1 6 Chambers 2.2 6 1 1 0 4 WP — Nesselt, McGill, Chambers. HB — Rieser, Puckett. P-S — Nesselt 82-49, Rieser 42-24, Sheridan 11-9, McGill 36-18, Daugherty 14-9, Puckett 100-64, Chambers 51-33. T — 2:53.

A’s win 6th straight The Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Sonny Gray struck out eight to win his third straight decision, and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Coco Crisp hit an RBI single and stole his 16th base and Nick Punto doubled in a run during a four-run third against Madison Bumgarner (9-7), handed his second three-start skid of the year. The lefty didn’t allow a hit until Jed Lowrie’s blooper leading off the third that landed in front of a charging right fielder Hunter Pence, who avoided a collision with second baseman Joe Panik. Oakland did all its damage that inning on the way to matching its season-high winning streak. The A’s (57-33) concluded their homestand 6-0, just the 11th undefeated homestand of six or more games in Oakland history. The low-budget club with baseball’s best record has won 11 of its past 12 games at the Coliseum.

TIGERS 14, DODGERS 5 DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander settled down after a terrible first inning and Detroit rallied in emphatic fashion for a victory over the Dodgers. Verlander (8-7) allowed five runs in the first, but the Dodgers managed only one more hit off the Detroit right-hander, who has had his share of struggles this season. The Tigers tied it with five runs in the second, then added two in the third and four in the fourth to pull away.

CARDINALS 5, PIRATES 4 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Kolten Wong gave St. Louis its second straight game-winning ninth-inning home run, connecting off Ernesto Frieri with two outs for a victory over Pittsburgh. Frieri (1-1) got two routine outs before Wong, batting eighth, hit his third homer on a full count.

INDIANS 5, YANKEES 3 CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Brantley homered and had three RBIs, Nick Swisher hit a goahead two-run shot and Cleveland See MLB, page A-9

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Germany’s Thomas Mueller, right, tries to take the ball round Brazil’s goalkeeper Julio Cesar and Luiz Gustavo during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday.

Germany destroys Brazil

Host team records worst loss since 1920 in World Cup semifinal CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — With Neymar out injured, just about everyone in Brazil knew it would be tough against Germany. Nobody ever expected this. The Germans tore apart Brazil’s porous defense time and time again Tuesday, routing the hosts 7-1 in the World Cup semifinals, the largest margin of defeat at this stage in the history of the tournament. “We wanted to make the people happy ... unfortunately we couldn’t,” said Brazil defender David Luiz, who had scored in each of the last two matches. “We apologize to all Brazilians.” The astounding scoreline is sure to overshadow Miroslav Klose’s record-setting 16th career World Cup goal. The strike pushed Klose past Brazil great Ronaldo, who was at the Mineirao Stadium on Tuesday as the Germans advanced to their eighth World

Cup final. Germany will face either Argentina or the Netherlands on Sunday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro with a chance to win for the fourth time. Brazil was playing without Neymar, the team’s key player and the poster boy for the World Cup. He scored four goals in the group stage, but Brazil’s attack seemed to get weaker and weaker as the tournament progressed. The Barcelona striker was ruled out of the tournament with a broken vertebra after getting kneed in the back in the quarterfinal win over Colombia, weakening the sputtering attack even more. With Neymar sidelined and captain Thiago Silva suspended, the collective hopes of a nation remained high even if expectations were lowered. The atmosphere at the start of the match was spine-tingling, but the euphoria of the yellow-shirted thousands soon turned to tears as the Germans

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A Brazil soccer fan cries as Germany defeats her team at a semifinal World Cup match as she watches the game on a live telecast in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday.

scored five goals in the first 30 minutes — four of them in a seven-minute span. “It was very important to stay calm, cool and courageous in facing Brazilian passion,” Germany coach Joachim Loew said. The loss matched Brazil’s

most-lopsided defeat ever, and it’s the first time the team has lost in an official competitive match on home soil since 1975, when Peru won 3-1 at the very same stadium in the Copa America. Its last loss at home came in a friendly with Paraguay in 2002. Previously, Brazil’s biggest World Cup loss was 3-0 to France in the 1998 final. In the 1920 the South American championship, the predecessor of the Copa America, Brazil lost 6-0 to Uruguay. “The responsibility for this catastrophic result is mine,” Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said. “I was in charge.” It was Germany’s biggest World Cup win since routing Saudi Arabia 8-0 in a group match in 2002. On Tuesday, with Bernard playing as the third striker in the place of Neymar, Brazil attacked from the start. But they failed to get any solid chances, and it wasn’t long before the Germans opened up the defense and started the rout.

Sterling case heats up in court LINDA DEUTSCH Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Donald Sterling, challenging the sale of his Los Angeles Clippers, gave testy, bombastic testimony Tuesday, contending he’s mentally sound, sparring with his wife’s lawyer and repeatedly drawing laughter from spectators. “Tell me what you want to accuse me of. ... Stand up and be a man,” he told attorney Bert Fields during a 90-minute afternoon appearance. The 80-year-old billionaire also called doctors who’ve declared he has Alzheimer’s disease “hired guns,” pleaded a faulty memory about some of his most controversial remarks and declared he could top the $2 billion offer for the Clippers by $10 billion by selling TV C

rights to Fox and winning an antitrust suit he’s filed against the NBA. “What do you think, I’m doing this for ego?” he asked Fields. “Yes,” the attorney replied. “Well, you’re wrong, like you’re wrong with all your questions,” Sterling said. He also repeatedly told the soft-voiced Fields that he couldn’t hear him, but at one point also said he was a good lawyer. As Sterling made continued outbursts, Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas tried futilely to take control of the situation, at one point telling him: “Go back to answering questions rather than making somewhat entertaining comments.” After court, Fields said those who watched Sterling could

easily draw their own conclusions on his competence. “Is this a guy you’d employ to sell hamburgers?” Fields said. The NBA has moved to oust Sterling from team ownership because of racist remarks he made to a girlfriend. His lawyers are challenging the authority of Shelly Sterling under a family trust to unilaterally cut a deal for the team with former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. In order to be able to make the deal herself, Shelly Sterling had two doctors examine her husband and they declared him mentally incapacitated and unable to act as an administrator of The Sterling Family Trust, which owns the Clippers. Sterling angrily denied that on the witness stand.

“When I went to the Cleveland Clinic, they told me I was razor-sharp. I have five corporations and I run them every day,” he said. Sterling acknowledged that he had offered to allow his wife to negotiate the sale at one point, but that was when he believed she would retain an interest in the team. “I wanted to keep the team. I didn’t want to sell it,” he said. Despite his challenge, Sterling repeatedly defended his wife and during a break before giving testimony, he pulled her down to his chair for a kiss. She wiped away a tear. “I trust her today,” Sterling said on the stand. “The reason we’re here is because she’s afraid of this big NBA that’s trying to take everything away.” At times, he sniffled and appeared to wipe away a tear.

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scoreless and hitless innings on the hill for Tennessee. The two hits for the Twins came from Darrow and Wisnewski. In other games Tuesday, it was Service 2, Alberta 1; Alberta 6, California 1; Tennessee 3, Vermont 2; and Service beating California 4-4. In the last game, Service won because the

team that scored last wins when the game time reaches 2 hours, 15 minutes. All three Bill Miller games today are at Coral Seymour Memorial Park. Vermont and California play at 9 a.m. Then come the semifinals — Service vs. Kenai at noon and Alberta vs. Tennessee at 3 p.m. The title game is at noon Thursday, unless it features two out-of-state teams. Then, the game could be moved to 9 a.m. if the squads want extra time to explore Alaska.

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Hughes rebounded from being knocked around in his previous two starts to shut down the Mariners. Hughes (9-5) gave up eight hits in Continued from page A-8 7 1-3 innings, struck out eight and didn’t walk a batter in silencing stopped rookie sensation Masahiro Seattle’s stagnant offense. Tanaka’s bid to become the major league’s first 13-game winner. Brantley hit a leadoff homer ASTROS 8, RANGERS 3 in the seventh. The first-time AllARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Star also had RBI doubles in the Chris Carter led off two innings first and fifth, raising his average with home runs, George Springer to .328. had one inning-starting long ball and Houston beat Texas.

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BOSTON (AP) — Conor Gillaspie hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning for his third hit of the game and Chicago beat struggling Boston. Boston lost for the seventh time in eight games as the defending World Series champions remained in last place in the AL East.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — R.A. Dickey allowed four hits over seven innings for his first victory in more than a month, Jose Reyes homered and drove in three runs and Toronto ended a season-worst five-game skid with a win. The Blue Jays also snapped a seven-game road losing streak and RAYS 4, ROYALS 3 ended the Angels’ 11-game home winning streak, which fell one shy ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) of the franchise record set in 1967. — Evan Longoria drove in two runs, Jeremy Hellickson went 4 1-3 innings in his season debut, PHILLIES 9, BREWERS 7 and Tampa Bay beat Kansas City. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Domonic Brown homered and had a twoMETS 8, BRAVES 3 run single and Philadelphia rallied from a big early deficit to outlast NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie struggling Milwaukee. Jacob deGrom struck out 11 in seven shutout innings and also delivered a table-setting hit from the MARLINS 2, No. 8 spot in the batting order and DIAMONDBACKS 1 New York tagged All-Star Julio TePHOENIX (AP) — Marcell heran and Atlanta. Ozuna hit a two-out, two-run home run off Addison Reed in the ninth REDS 4, CUBS 2, GAME 1. inning to spoil a brilliant Arizona REDS 6, CUBS 5, GAME 2 debut by Vidal Nuno and give Miami a victory over the DiamondCINCINNATI (AP) — Jay backs. Bruce homered in the opener, and Ozuna hit Reed’s 2-2 pitch off then helped Cincinnati pull off its the batter’s eye far above the 407biggest comeback of the season for a foot sign in straightaway center. It doubleheader sweep over the Cubs. was the fifth blown save in 25 tries The Reds overcame a 5-0 defi- for Reed (1-5) and the ninth home M cit in the second game, sending run the closer has allowed in 38 apChicago to its fifth straight loss. pearances. K

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SEATTLE (AP) — Minnesota’s Phil Hughes pitched into the eighth inning, Sam Fuld barely cleared the wall with his second home run of the season and the Twins beat Seattle.

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Scoreboard world cup SEMIFINALS Tuesday, July 8 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Brazil 1, Germany 7 Wednesday, July 9 At Sao Paulo Netherlands vs. Argentina, 12 p.m. THIRD PLACE Saturday, July 12 At Brasilia, Brazil Brazil vs. Netherlands/Argentina loser, 12 p.m. FINAL Sunday, July 13 At Rio De Janeiro Germany vs. Netherlands/Argentina winner, 11 a.m. All Times ADT

baseball American League

East Division W Baltimore 49 Toronto 48 New York 45 Tampa Bay 42 Boston 39 Central Division Detroit 49 Kansas City 46 Cleveland 44 Chicago 44 Minnesota 40 West Division Oakland 57 Los Angeles 52 Seattle 49 Texas 38 Houston 38

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Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 5, N.Y. Yankees 3 Baltimore at Washington, ppd., rain Detroit 14, L.A. Dodgers 5 Chicago White Sox 8, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 4, Kansas City 3 Houston 8, Texas 3 Oakland 6, San Francisco 1 Toronto 4, L.A. Angels 0 Minnesota 2, Seattle 0 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 11-4) at Detroit (Scherzer 10-3), 9:08 a.m. Toronto (Stroman 4-2) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-6), 11:35 a.m. N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 0-0) at Cleveland (Tomlin 5-6), 3:05 p.m. Washington (Fister 7-2) at Baltimore (B.Norris 7-5), 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 8-1) at Boston (R.De La Rosa 2-2), 3:10 p.m. Kansas City (Ventura 6-7) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 4-6), 3:10 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 8-5) at Texas (Darvish 8-4), 4:05 p.m. Minnesota (Gibson 7-7) at Seattle (Elias 7-7), 6:10 p.m. Oakland (Hammel 0-0) at San Francisco (M.Cain 1-7), 6:15 p.m.

National League

East Division W Washington 48 Atlanta 49 Miami 44 New York 41 Philadelphia 39 Central Division Milwaukee 52 St. Louis 49 Cincinnati 48 Pittsburgh 47 Chicago 38 West Division

L 40 41 46 49 51

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Los Angeles 51 San Francisco 49 San Diego 40 Colorado 38 Arizona 38

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Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 2, 1st game Baltimore at Washington, ppd., rain Detroit 14, L.A. Dodgers 5 N.Y. Mets 8, Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 6, Chicago Cubs 5, 2nd game Philadelphia 9, Milwaukee 7 St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 4 Colorado 2, San Diego 1 Miami 2, Arizona 1 Oakland 6, San Francisco 1 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 11-4) at Detroit (Scherzer 10-3), 9:08 a.m. San Diego (Stults 3-11) at Colorado (Jurrjens 0-1), 11:10 a.m. Miami (Eovaldi 5-4) at Arizona (Collmenter 7-5), 11:40 a.m. Washington (Fister 7-2) at Baltimore (B.Norris 7-5), 3:05 p.m. Atlanta (E.Santana 7-5) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 3-1), 3:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Beeler 0-1) at Cincinnati (Simon 11-3), 3:10 p.m. Philadelphia (R.Hernandez 3-8) at Milwaukee (Lohse 9-3), 4:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Cumpton 3-2) at St. Louis (Lynn 9-6), 4:15 p.m. Oakland (Hammel 0-0) at San Francisco (M.Cain 1-7), 6:15 p.m. All Times ADT Indians 5, Yankees 3 NY Cle.

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Tanaka, Thornton (7), Kelley (8) and McCann; Bauer, Shaw (8), Allen (9) and Y.Gomes. WСBauer 3-4. LСTanaka 12-4. SvСAllen (10). HRsСCleveland, Swisher (7), Brantley (14). Rays 4, Royals 3 KC TB

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Vargas, Crow (6), Bueno (8) and S.Perez; Hellickson, Boxberger (5), Balfour (7), Jo.Peralta (8), McGee (8) and Hanigan. WСBoxberger 2-1. LСVargas 8-4. SvСMcGee (6). White Sox 8, Red Sox 3 Chi. 020 102 003—8 12 0 Bos. 000 030 000—3 10 2 Joh.Danks, Belisario (6), Surkamp (9) and Flowers; Workman, A.Miller (8), Badenhop (9), Breslow (9) and D.Ross. WСJoh. Danks 8-6. LСWorkman 1-3. HRsСChicago, Gillaspie (2). Astros 8, Rangers 3 Hou. Tex.

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Peacock, D.Downs (6), Zeid (7), Sipp (7), Fields (7), Qualls (9) and Corporan; Irwin, Feliz (5), Sh.Tolleson (7), Poreda (7), Mendez (8) and Gimenez. WСPeacock 3-5. LСIrwin 0-1. HRsСHouston, Springer (18), Carter 2 (17). Texas, L.Martin (5). Blue Jays 4, Angels 0 Tor. LA

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Dickey, McGowan (8), Loup (9) and Thole; Skaggs, Morin (7), Bedrosian (9) and Iannetta. WСDickey 7-8. LСSkaggs 4-5. HRsСToronto, Reyes (7).

solid outing since being reinserted into the starting rotation on July 3. The lefty allowed four hits and one run before being removed for a reliever with two outs in the sixth.

Twins 2, Mariners 0 Min. Sea.

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P.Hughes, Fien (8), Perkins (9) and K.Suzuki; C.Young, Medina (8), Beimel (9) and Zunino. WСP.Hughes 9-5. LСC. Young 8-5. SvСPerkins (21). HRsСMinnesota, Fuld (2). Tigers 14, Angels 5 LA Det.

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Ryu, J.Wright (3), C.Perez (4), Maholm (5), Baez (8) and A.Ellis; Verlander, Alburquerque (7), Krol (8), C.Smith (9) and Avila, Holaday. WСVerlander 8-7. LСRyu 9-5. HRsСLos Angeles, Uribe (5). Athletics 6, Giants 1 SF 000 000 100—1 8 1 Oak. 004 000 02x—6 11 0 Bumgarner, Machi (8) and Posey; Gray, Gregerson (8), Cook (9) and D.Norris. WСGray 9-3. LСBumgarner 9-7. HRsСSan Francisco, Colvin (2). Reds 4, Cubs 2, 1st Game Chi. 000 002 0 00—2 7 1 Cin. 300 001 0 0x—4 11 0 T.Wood, Schlitter (6), Grimm (7), N.Ramirez (8) and Jo.Baker; Cueto, M.Parra (7), Ju.Diaz (8), A.Chapman (9) and Mesoraco. W_Cueto 9-6. L_T.Wood 7-7. Sv_A.Chapman (18). HRs_Chicago, Coghlan (3), Sweeney (1). Cincinnati, Bruce (10). Mets 8, Braves 3 Atl. 000 000 012—3 13 0 N.Y. 131 001 11x—8 18 1 Teheran, Hale (4), D.Carpenter (7) and Bethancourt; deGrom, Carlyle (8), Eveland (8), Familia (9) and d’Arnaud. W_deGrom 2-5. L_Teheran 8-6. HRs_New York, Granderson (14). Reds 6, Cubs 5, 2nd Game Chi. 023 000 0 00—5 11 1 Cin. 000 011 211—6 12 0 Wada, Schlitter (6), W.Wright (7), Villanueva (7), Strop (8), H.Rondon (9) and Castillo; Holmberg, Contreras (3), Hoover (6), Ondrusek (8) and Barnhart, Mesoraco. W_Ondrusek 3-2. L_H.Rondon 1-3. HRs_Chicago, Coghlan (4), Rizzo (19), Olt (12). Phillies 9, Brewers 7 Phi. 151 020 0 00—9 10 0 Mil. 500 002 0 00—7 13 0 K.Kendrick, De Fratus (6), Diekman (7), Giles (8), Papelbon (9) and K.Hill; W.Peralta, Gorzelanny (5), Kintzler (6), Duke (7), Wang (8), Fr.Rodriguez (9) and Lucroy. W_K.Kendrick 4-8. L_W.Peralta 9-6. Sv_Papelbon (21). HRs_Philadelphia, D.Brown (6). Milwaukee, Gennett (7), Overbay (4), Mar. Reynolds (14). Cardinals 5, Pirates 4 Pit. 000 220 0 00—4 9 0 S.L. 020 020 0 01—5 11 0 Worley, J.Hughes (6), Watson (8), Frieri (9) and R.Martin; C.Martinez, Choate (7), Maness (7), Neshek (8), Rosenthal (9) and Y.Molina. W_Rosenthal 1-4. L_Frieri 1-1. HRs_Pittsburgh, P.Alvarez (14), A.McCutchen (14). St. Louis, Wong (3).

Tyson Ross (7-9) was just as sharp, his only mistake a slider up in the zone to Blackmon in the third. Ross went six innings and allowed six hits.

Rockies 2, Padres 1 S.D. 000 001 0 00—1 8 0 Col. 002 000 0 0x—2 7 0 T.Ross, Thayer (7), A.Torres (8), Boyer (8) and Rivera; F.Morales, B.Brown (6), Brothers (7), Ottavino (8), Hawkins (9) and Rosario. W_F.Morales 5-4. L_T.Ross 7-9. Sv_Hawkins (16). HRs_San Diego, Rivera (6). Colorado, Blackmon (13). Marlins 2, D-Backs 1 Mia. 000 000 0 02—2 5 3 Ari. 000 010 0 00—1 9 0 Hand, S.Dyson (7), Morris (8), M.Dunn (8), Cishek (9) and Saltalamacchia; Nuno, Ziegler (8), A.Reed (9) and Gosewisch. W_M. Dunn 7-4. L_A.Reed 1-5. Sv_ Cishek (20). HRs_Miami, Ozuna (15).

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX Agreed to terms with C Ryan Plourde on a minor league contract. CLEVELAND INDIANS Placed RHP Justin Masterson on the 15day DL. Optioned OF Tyler Holt to Columbus (IL). Designated RHP Mark Lowe for assignment. Selected the contract of C Roberto Perez from Columbus. Recalled LHP Nick Hagadone from Columbus. HOUSTON ASTROS Placed OF Alex Presley on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Sunday. Recalled OF Robbie Grossman from Oklahoma City (PCL). Agreed to terms with OF Ronny Ramirez on a minor league contract. KANSAS CITY ROYALS Agreed to terms with LHP Joe Saunders on a minor league contract and will assign him to Omaha (PCL). MINNESOTA TWINS Placed RHP Ricky Nolasco on the 15-day DL. Recalled C-OF Chris Herrmann from Rochester (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES Optioned RHP Bruce Billings to Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre (IL). SEATTLE MARINERS Designated C John Buck for assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Brett Ash on a minor league contract. Recalled C Jesus Sucre from Tacoma (PCL). TAMPA BAY RAYS Optioned LHP Jeff Beliveau to Durham (IL). Reinstated RHP Jeremy Hellickson from the 15-day DL and LHP Cesar Ramos from paternity leave. TEXAS RANGERS Placed RHP Nick Martinez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 2. Recalled RHP Phil Irwin from Round Rock (PCL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Sent OF Mark Trumbo to Reno (PCL) for a rehab assignment. ATLANTA BRAVES Sent RHP Pedro Beato to Gwinnett (IL) for a rehab assignment. CHICAGO CUBS Recalled LHP Tsuyoshi Wada from Iowa (PCL). CINCINNATI REDS Placed 1B Joey Votto on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Sunday. Reinstated C Brayan Pena from paternity leave. Recalled LHP David Holmberg from Louisville (IL). Sent 3B Jack Hannahan to Dayton (MWL) for a rehab assignment. COLORADO ROCKIES Sent OF Carlos Gonzalez to Colorado Springs (PCL) for a rehab assignment. Recalled UTL Kyle Parker

from Colorado Springs. Optioned LHP Yohan Flande to the Colorado Springs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS Placed RHP Josh Beckett on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Monday. Recalled RHP Pedro Baez from Albuquerque (PCL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES Sent LHP Francisco Liriano to Indianapolis (IL) for a rehab assignment. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Sent 2B Marco Scutaro to Fresno (PCL) for a rehab assignment. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES Signed G Zach LaVine. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Re-signed C Sean Collins to a one-year contract. FLORIDA PANTHERS Agreed to terms with C Brett Olson and D Greg Zanon on one-year contracts. NASHVILLE PREDATORS Signed D Anthony Bitetto to a one-year, two-way contract. NEW YORK ISLANDERS Renewed their affiliation agreement with Stockton (ECHL) for the 2014-15 season. OTTAWA SENATORS Re-signed D Alex Grant to a one-year contract. SAN JOSE SHARKS Re-signed F James Sheppard to a one-year contract. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Signed D Matt Corrente to a one-year, two-way contract. Re-signed F Cody Kunyk to a one-year, twoway contract. MOTORSPORTS NASCAR Fined Stewart-Haas Racing crew chief Daniel Knost $10,000 because the track bar on Kurt Busch’s Chevrolet exceeded the maximum separation. Docked Kurt Busch 10 driver points and Gene Haas 10 owner points for the infraction. SOCCER Major League Soccer SPORTING KANSAS CITY Signed MF Michael Kafari. COLLEGE ARMY Named Brian Bancroft acting track and field and cross country coach. BROWN Announced the retirement of men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach Peter Brown. CLEMSON Named Joe Simon assistant athletic director for facilities management. Named Stephen Frazier Wong women’s rowing coach. DAYTON Named Sarah Willis assistant softball coach. GREEN MOUNTAIN Named Ashley Stevens women’s soccer coach and women’s lacrosse coach. GRU AUGUSTA Named Special Jennings women’s assistant basketball coach. HOBART Announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Mike Neer. LEHMAN Named Durval Morgan trainer. MIAMI Dismissed LBs JaWand Blue and Alexander Figueroa from the football team. NEW JERSEY CITY Named Taquan Abdullah men’s assistant basketball coach. NJIT Named Ira Miller men’s and women’s tennis coach. THIEL Named Josh Fleming women’s tennis coach.

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Police reports n On June 21 at 5:49 a.m., Soldotna Dispatch received a report of an assault near Moose Pass. Investigation revealed that Jacey Harker, 31, of Moose Pass, had placed an individual in fear of serious physical injury by cutting a tent with a machete while the individual was in the tent in a sleeping bag. Later in the morning at a different location Harker placed the individual in fear of physical injury by words and conduct. Harker was arrested for third-degree and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and was taken to the Seward Jail without bail. n On June 25 at 11:45 a.m., troopers contacted Sonya Turner, 33, of Kasilof, at her residence in Kasilof. Turner was arrested on an arrest warrant out of New York State for probation violations. She was taken to Wildwood Pretrial on a no bail status and held as a fugitive from justice pending extradition to New York. n On June 26 at 12:05 a.m., troopers received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report about an intoxicated man driving on Lowell Point Road in Seward. Troopers located the vehicle near Jefferson Street and First Avenue in Seward and conducted a traffic stop. Investigation revealed that Dustin Mchone, 22, of Seward, was impaired by alcoholic beverages. He was arrested for driving under the influence and taken to the Seward Jail on $500 bail. n On June 27 at 8:22 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover involving serious injuries on North Fork Road near the intersection of Coleman Lantern Avenue in Anchor Point. The Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsula Team, responded, and investigation revealed that Ivola Usoltseff, 59, of Nikolaevsk, was the sole occupant of a 1995 Toyota Truck driving eastbound, when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle entered the ditch and rolled before coming to a rest on its side. Usoltseff was not wearing a seat belt. Usoltseff was taken to South Peninsula Hospital by Emergency Medi-

cal Services, where he was pronounced deceased at South Peninsula Hospital. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the collision. The next of kin has been notified. Investigation is continuing. n On June 27, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Gerald Amadon, 71, of Wyoming, fishing in the Cook Inlet. Investigation revealed that Amadon was fishing with two lines when an individual is only allowed to use one. He was issued a citation, with the bail set at $110. n On June 27 at about 2:20 p.m., Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision near Mile 63.5 of the Seward Highway in Turnagain Pass. Investigation revealed that Melissa C. Rodgers, 65, of Soldotna, was traveling southbound on the Seward Highway and lost control of her white 2011 Lincoln MKS sedan, which crossed left of center and struck the end of a guardrail on the northbound side, causing massive damage to her vehicle and the guardrail. Rodgers was issued a citation for a moving violation and was taken to Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna by Central Fire and Emergency Medical Services. n On June 27 at 10:47 a.m., troopers received a report of a stolen vehicle from the Soldotna area. Investigation revealed that a 16-year-old male took the vehicle from a family member without permission, drove it to Anchorage and returned. Troopers contacted the juvenile at his residence in Soldotna. The juvenile was issued a isdemeanor citation for driving without a valid license. The charge of first-degree vehicle theft will be forwarded to the Division of Juvenile Justice. n On June 27 at about 11:20 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a disturbance near Mile 1.5 of the Kenai Spur Highway. Investigation revealed that Paul Tickett, 43, of Anchorage, had assaulted a female he was walking with along the Kenai Spur Highway. Tickett was arrested and was later found to have two prior convictions of fourth-degree assault in the past 10 years. Therefore, he was charged with third-degree assault (domestic violence) as well as second-degree un-

lawful contact. Tickett was found to be highly intoxicated and had purchased a bottle of alcohol from 4 Royal Parkers. Tickett was also charged with drunk on licensed premises. Hee Lee, 64, of Soldotna, was charged with selling to a drunken person and was issued a misdemeanor citation. Tickett was taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail. n On June 27 at 7:08 p.m., Crown Point Troopers were patrolling in the Moose Pass area when they conducted a traffic stop on tan Chevy truck. Investigation revealed that Adam Pringle, 31, of Moose Pass, was driving the vehicle with a revoked license and driving the vehicle without an ignition interlock device. Pringle was arrested and taken to the Seward Jail. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver. n On June 27 at about 10:20 p.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for equipment violations on Heather Lee Lane in Seward. Investigation revealed that John Mitchell Spiers, aka Mitch Spiers, 28, of Seward, had a revoked license. He was arrested for driving while license revoked and taken to the Seward Jail on $500 bail. n On June 27, wildlife troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Alexander Carey, 26, of Anchorage, for failing to submit his logbook pages into Alaska Department of Fish and Game as required by regulation. Bail was set at $210 in Kenai District Court. n On June 28, Alaska State Troopers Dispatch received a report of theft from a vehicle at Longmere Lake in Soldotna. The theft occurred between about 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on June 27. An iPhone and a wallet were taken. Total amount taken is worth about $300. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers at 262-4453 or CrimeStoppers at 283-8477. n On June 28 at 11:45 p.m., troopers contacted Joshua Silba, 22, of Soldotna, during a domestic disturbance in Soldotna. Investigation revealed that Silba had broken the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door window of a pickup truck during an argument. Silba was arrested for fourth-degree criminal mis-

chief (domestic violence). Silba also had a warrant for his arrest from a previous matter. He was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail. n On June 28, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post, issued a citation to Sarah Powers, 52, of Homer, for sport fishing without a sport fish license in her possession. Powers was contacted in Kachemak Bay waters without a valid 2014 sport fishing in her possession, as required by law in Alaska. Bail amount was set at $210 in Homer Court. n On June 28 at 9:45 p.m., troopers received a report of a vehicle that had been in a motor vehicle crash on Alexander Road, Nikiski. There were no injuries, but a boat trailer and boat were both damaged during the collision. T0here were no reported injuries. The driver was identified as Connor Hamman, 21, of Kenai. Investigation revealed that Hamman had been driving intoxicated. Hamman was placed under arrest for driving under the influence and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility. Hamman was later charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test. Bail was set at $1,000.

n On June 28, wildlife troopers, Soldotna Post, cited Steven Nguyen, 20, of Anchorage, for sportfishing for halibut without having a 2014 sportfish license in his possession. Bail was set at $210 in Kenai District Court. n On June 28 at 8:47 p.m., troopers received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report about an impaired man operating a vehicle on Bear Lake Road in Seward. Troopers located the vehicle and contacted the operator of the vehicle, Mitchell Graska, 53, of Houston Texas. Investigation revealed that Graska was impaired by controlled substances and alcoholic beverages. He was arrested for driving under the influence and taken to the Seward Jail on $500 bail. n On June 28 at 3:09 p.m., Soldotna police responded to Fred Meyer for a shoplifter. Christopher Payton, 30, of Soldotna, removed $182.96 worth of merchandise from the store without payment. He was issued a criminal citation for third-degree theft and released. n On June 28 at 8:35 p.m., Soldotna police stopped a vehi-

cle on Marydale Avenue at the Kenai Spur Highway. James H. Stacy, 28, of Sterling, was arrested for driving while license suspended and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on $500 bail. n On June 28 at 20:39 p.m., Kenai police received report of a dangerous driver inbound to Kenai on the Spur Highway. Police contacted the vehicle and, as a result, the passenger, Noah D. Price, 18, of Kenai, was issued a summons for sixthdegree misconduct involving a controlled substance. He was released from the scene. n On June 28 at 9:17 p.m., Kenai police conducted a routine traffic stop on the Kenai Spur Highway near Sport Lake. Daniel D. Witte, 54, of Kenai, was issued a summons for driving without a license and was released from the scene. n On June 28 at 8:39 p.m., Kenai police received report of a dangerous driver inbound to Kenai on the Spur Highway. Police contacted the vehicle and, as a result, the passenger, Noah D. Price, 18, of Kenai, was issued a summons for sixthdegree misconduct involving a controlled substance. He was released from the scene.

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Consequently, he said, the state needs to emphasize career and technical education opportunities. “I don’t think we have the workforce to support the growth I see on the horizon,” he said during the interview. “We have to have a workforce that’s ready for (the growth) and trained. But more than that, it’s about the kids ... it’s now just going to benefit our employers, it is going to benefit our people.”

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Parnell said a highly-trained workforce would also be more competitive. “More people are going to come (to the state) and we want to welcome them, but we want Alaskans to get those jobs first,” he said. One of the bills Parnell signed, House Bill 141, was sponsored by Rep. Kurt Olson, R-Soldotna. It defines rates for workers compensation reimbursement when procedures are performed out of state by specifying that reimbursement must be billed under the statutes of the state where the procedure is performed. It also established a

180-day billing time line. The 11 bills signed into law by Gov. Parnell Tuesday were: Olson said care providers HB 250: Medical Malpractice Actions from out of state were billing HB 316: Worker’s Compensation Medical Fees at Alaska rates, which are the HB141: Workers Compensation Med. Fees highest in the nation. Some proHB 167: Architects, Engineers, Surveyors viders were also “back-billing” HB 169: Regulation of Telephone Directories at the higher rate for claims that HB 231: Cattle brand Registration were already paid, he said. HB 305: Junk Dealers & Metal Scrapping Licensing Another, House Bill 250 was HB 218: Sentencing; Aggravator/Deportation Status labeled the “I’m sorry” bill by SB 193: Contractors: Bonds; Licensing Olson who said Soldotna MaySB 71: Payment of Fishery Resource Landing Tax or Nels Anderson was the imHB 143: Commercial Crewmember Licenses petus for the bill. It makes expressions of apology and compassion inadmissible as evidence of culpability in to talk to a family after some- House Speaker Mike Chenault, thing has gone wrong,” he said. R-Nikiski, which clarifies which medical malpractice suits. Among the laws sign was government agency is responsi“This will allow a hospital, doctor or medical practitioner House Bill 231, sponsored by ble for registering cattle brands

— the Division of Agriculture; and one sponsored by Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, which raises the license bond amount certain contractors operating in Alaska must pay to operate in the state — those bond amounts had not been changed since 1982, according to Micciche’s sponsor statement. Parnell also signed HB 143, a bill sponsored by Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, which raises the cost of a non-resident’s commercial crewmember license.

With two absent board members, the body approved the site by a 5-2 vote. Arness and Castimore voted against the site approval. According to a June memo from Superintendant Steve Atwater, in 2009, he introduced the idea of having one school for Kachemak Selo, Razdolna and Voznesenka students. Properly equipped vehicles can only drive to Kachemak Selo via one steep, switchback road. In August 2012, the school board approved spending $50,000 for a feasibility study to build a new road to Kachemak Selo to transport students from the village up the hill. The study showed that a road to Kachemak Selo was not economically feasible. “I’m not convinced that we vetted all of our options with transportation,” Castimore said at a Monday afternoon work session. … “We have three schools within 1.5 miles.” He said from what he understands the Razdolna and Voznesenka schools are also in “pretty bad shape.” He said he doesn’t understand why the district isn’t considering constructing and running a tram. While it would cost money to construct and someone would have to operate it, he said the state currently reimburses travel costs. “At the end of the day, we’re in a better situation if we have one school than three,” he said. At the work session, board member Sunni Hilts said the Kachemak Selo students are excited about the possibility of a new school.

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to the capital budget. The project would involve “the removal of existing signs and warning lights; installation of mid-block crossings and signage; and striping.” A final schedule has not yet been decided for implementing the proposed projects, Kornelis said. Design timeframes, weather conditions, and the bidding climate are among the many considerations required when analyzing and planning the completion of the projects. Kornelis said it is a challenge coming up with a plan on how to implement these projects when the fiscal year ends in the middle of the short summer construction season.

Lyon plans to apply for a DEED grant that, if awarded, would fund 70 percent of the project costs. The remaining 30 percent could be bonded or paid for with other funds. The project is currently ranked No. 3 in the district’s sixyear plan for fiscal years 20152021. If the project is ranked higher, it will get more points in the grant process, Lyon said. A school site selection committee designated two sites for evaluation, which considered land use, construction cost and maintenance and operation factors. Both board president Joe Arness and member Dan Castimore served on the selection committee. In memo to the board from the selection committee, the recommended site shows advantages in construction costs and proximity to students, but shows modest advantages to the alternative site in land use and maintenance and operation costs. Kachemak Selo School Principal Andrew Rothenberger said the approved site selection will make village residents happy. “As long as we’re in motion, things will move forward,” he said. Three residential-type buildings make up the existing kindergarten through twelfth-grade school, which had a total enrollment of 61 in 2014. According to the district’s Kachemak Selo School Educational Specification document, the buildings are in poor conditions, have health and safety compliancy issues, Kaylee Osowski can be maintenance and structural is- reached at kaylee.osowski@ sues and poor energy efficiency. peninsulaclarion.com.

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can be directed at which projects need to get done, rather working around a number, Kornelis said. After the first work session with the council and the public on June 27, Kornelis added an additional $172,000 allocation for extending the sidewalk on Riverside Drive, a section that receives high pedestrian traffic, he said. The council also requested funding for improving the Soldotna City Hall sign, Kornelis said. Improvements to the city’s parks and waterfronts were also a high priority in this year’s budget. Proposed projects include the installation of information-

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and associated proceedings by the court while the bankruptcy situation is sorted out is lifted. The petroleum company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy May 31. A quick look at Buccaneer’s financial statements made the bankruptcy claim predictable, Schutt said in an interview. Buccaneer estimated its assets at up to $50,000 with liabilities between $50 million and $100 million in its court filings. The company also proclaimed its belief that funds would be available for unsecured creditors.

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al and educational signage for guiding visitors and preventing environmental damage, according to the document. Council member Pete Sprague said he was particularly pleased to see a priority placed on renovations to Swiftwater Park this year. The area needs “a lot of work,” he said. Upgrades to Swiftwater Park include work on the water systems, restrooms and pedestrian facilities, as well as road improvements within the park, which is at full capacity during the summer months, according to the document. Kornelis worked closely with Rachel Nash, the City Librarian at the Joyce K. Carver Memorial Library to come up with a plan to allocate funding for a self-checkout program. An appropriation of $40,000 is set for purchas-

ing Radio Frequency Identification tags, according to the document. The independent system is aimed at “improving patron confidentiality,” and “decreases the potential for repetitive stress injuries in the staff members,” Nash said. Soldotna’s Safe Routes to School Walk Zone Inventory and Recommendations plan are already receiving attention with the allocations in this year’s budget. Park Avenue and Redoubt Kelly Sullivan can be Avenue were identified as the reached at kelly.sullivan@pentwo top locations for installing insulaclarion.com. mid-block crossings, according

The quick Monday hearing was the third meeting of the parties before the AOGCC since early April. All the while, the commission has encouraged the parties to negotiate a settlement without commission intervention. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, which oversees the Mental Health Trust Authority and receives gas royalties through the Division of Oil and Gas, has also been a part of negotiations that have been close to reaching an agreement several times, involved parties have said. Schutt said negotiations have not taken place in recent weeks. Buccaneer filed for bankruptcy a day before it was to set up an escrow account at an Alaska

bank to hold the revenue from Kenai Loop gas sales until a resolution could be reached per an earlier AOGCC order. As of mid-June that account had not been established as Buccaneer asked for clarifications to details in the commission order. On Monday, Schutt said he did not know if the account had been set up. Buccaneer has chosen to remain quiet about its court matters and the commission said it cannot comment on an ongoing case. CIRI filed a motion for relief from the automatic stay in the South Texas court July 1, stating that Buccaneer’s finances won’t be resolved until the AOGCC case is. “A determination of the parties’ rights is essential to (Buc-

n The Soldotna City Council meets today at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Soldotna City Hall.

caneer’s) efforts to sell their assets, as well as make a distribution of the escrowed funds possible,” the motion states. Schutt said it is unclear when the matter will be ultimately be settled as it will likely take 30 to 60 days after the stay is lifted before the AOGCC takes it up again. “There’s a lot of balls in the air and it’s very complex,” he said. A hearing on CIRI’s motion is set for August 5, at noon Alaska Daylight Time, at the federal courthouse in Houston, Texas. Elwood Brehmer can be reached at elwood.brehmer@ alaskajournal.com.

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f you’ve been caught up in African, Portuguese and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Indian cultures. As a teaching Brazil since it began earlier tool, the book sparkles, not last month, you are not alone. only through its 60 fullHowever, in addition to the color photographs (by Mauro electrifying games, we’ve also Holanda), but also with many been hearing a lot about all the recipes that include the hisgood food there is to be enjoyed tory behind the food used, a in Brazil. If you are familiar glossary of terms, sources for with Brazilian dishes, such as Brazilian food ingredients Pão de Queijo (Brazilian cheese and products in the United bread), Feijoada (considered States. Once you get hold Kitchen Ade Brazil’s national dish, a oneof “The Art of Brazilian Sue Ade dish meal comprised of black Cooking,” be sure to keep it beans and meat), or Picadinho close. The enthusiasm for (a classic Brazilian stew), you all things Brazilian will remain already know how uniquely delicious and hot, hot, hot, even after the World Cup convibrant Brazilian dishes are. On the other hand, cludes on Sunday, July 13 in Rio de Janeiro, as should you be exploring Brazilian cooking for Rio will serve as host city for the 2016 Summer the first time, you’ll be excited to know that Olympics. Find “The Art of Brazilian Cooking” learning more about Brazil’s diverse cuisine is a at stores selling books for cooks, from on-line worthy, if not lip-smacking, pursuit. American- sources, such as Amazon.com, or via the pubborn author Sandra Cuza, who has lived in São lisher’s website www.pelicanpub.com. Paulo since the 1990’s, makes it easy to recreate traditional Brazilian dishes at home by way of Sue Ade is a syndicated food writer with broad her highly praised “The Art of Brazilian Cook- experience and interest in the culinary arts. She ing,” a 256-page compilation of easy-to-prepare has worked and resided in the Lowcountry of recipes for authentic regional and contemporary South Carolina since 1985 and may be reached dishes of São Paulo, reflective of the region’s at kitchenade@yahoo.com.

All recipes courtesy Sandra Cuza from “The Art of Brazilian Cooking” with photography by

Mauro Holanda/Pelican Publishing Company, publishers, www.pelicanpub.com. Used with permission.

Photo credit: Mauro Holanda

American-born author Sandra Cuza, who has lived in São Paulo since the 1990’s, presents the bold flavors of Brazil in “The Art of Brazilian Cooking,” a 256-page cookbook written as a guide for those wishing to “recreate Brazilian cuisine in their own kitchens with ease and confidence.” Comprised of ingredients readily found in the United States, you’ll enjoy Cuza’s recipes for Salada de Lulas e Cítricos (Squid and Citrus Salad), left, as well as for Picadinho, a classic Brazilian stew, right.

(from the cover of “The Art of Brazilian Cooking,” by Sandra Cuza)

Grapefruit is not grown in Brazil, so this salad is considered exotic and chic. Choose small squid, cut them into thin rings, and they will cook very quickly and be quite tender. Use the tentacles as well. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ¾ pound squid, cleaned and cut into rings 6 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water ¼ cup rice vinegar ½ teaspoon Asian chili sauce (Sriracha, aka “rooster sauce,” or similar product), or to taste 5 tablespoons oil Salt, to taste 1 large orange, peeled and sectioned 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 12 mint leaves, chopped

8 cups assorted lettuce, including radicchio, torn into bit-size pieces

2 pounds sea bass or other mild, firm fish fillets, skin on 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 3 / cup flour 1 teaspoon crushed herbs (thyme and marjoram, if possible) 1½ tablespoons butter, melted 3 bananas, sliced diagonally 2 tablespoons hot pepper jelly* 1 3 / cup sliced almonds, toasted

15 minutes. Combine flour and herbs, and dust fillets with mixture. Broil for approximately 10 minutes on each side, or sauté until done. Meanwhile, melt the butter in another frying pan and sauté the bananas until warm (about 3 to minutes), being careful not to mash them. In a separate pan, warm the pepper jelly. Arrange the fish on a platter and pour pepper jelly over the fish. Sprinkle the fish with toasted almonds and serve with bananas on one side. Serves 4.

Heat the vegetable oil and quickly sauté the squid rings. Be careful not to overcook, or they will toughen. Cool and chill. For the vinaigrette, combine the sugar and water in a saucepan, and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Cool to room temperature, add the vinegar, chili sauce, oil and salt and beat to blend. Chill. In a bowl, combine the orange, grapefruit and mint leaves and chill. At serving time, toss the assorted lettuce leaves with some of the dressing and pile onto individual plates. Toss the citrus/mint mixture with more dressing, mound on top of the leaves, and then arrange the squid on top. Serves 4.

Photo credit: Mauro Holanda

“Variations of the stew are endless, ground beef may be substituted for steak, pitted green and black olives may be added to the meat mixture, and the dish may be made without hot peppers. Sautéed bananas are a common accompaniment, as are poached eggs.” – Sandra Cuza.

This is a classic Brazilian stew that, like carne seca and bacalhau, is sometimes glamorized by serving in a baked, round squash. If you choose such a presentation, select a squash weighing 3 to 4 pounds, cut a round lid from the squash, clean out the seeds and fibers and add ½ cup of salted stock. Replace the lid and bake at 350 degrees in a greased pan for around 2 hours or until the flesh is tender but the shell is still firm. Drain the squash, fill it with the picadinho, and, when serving, scoop out some squash with the meat. 1¾ pounds good quality steak 3 tomatoes 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper Olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced

Derivan Ferreira de Souza is one of the most respected bartenders in Brazil. Two-time president of the Brazilian Barmen’s Association, he represented the International Bartenders Association in Latin America for six years and has standardized the caipirinha, as follows. 1 medium lime, cut into small cubes without the core 2 tablespoons bar sugar* 1½ ounce cachaça* Ice cubes or crushed ice Place the lime pieces and sugar in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass and crush with a pestle. Add the cachaça and crushed ice or cubes and stir. Serves 1.

¼ cup tomato sauce 2 hot chili peppers, or to taste ½ cup water, vegetable, or meat stock ¼ cup parsley, chopped Salt to taste Slice the steak very thinly and cut in small cubes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop the tomatoes. Seed the bell peppers and then cube. Heat a minimum of oil in a large skillet and quickly brown the meat, then remove and reserve. If necessary, add more oil and lightly brown the onion and garlic, and add the bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili peppers and stock. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the steak, parsley and salt, and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed. Serve with rice, hot pepper sauce and sautéed bananas. Serves 6. If in squash, serves 8.

*Kitchen Ade note: For the purposes of Rub fillets with olive oil, sprinkle with gin- this recipe, I used Harry & David Red Jalapeño ger on the side without skin, and marinate for Jelly.

• Pronounced “kah/shah/sah,” cachaça is a distilled spirit made in Brazil from fermented sugarcane juice. Several brands are available for purchase in the United States in liquor stores.

Photo credit: Mauro Holanda

Always served with rice, this dish is easily doubled for a dinner party and is liked by everyone, even those who do not normally care for spicy food.” – Sandra Cuza.

*Kitchen Ade note on ingredients: • “Bar” sugar, also known as “castor” sugar, is “superfine” sugar that will quickly dissolve when added to beverages. You can make your own by whirling granulated sugar in a food processor, or blender. I found Domino Sugar Quick Dissolve Superfine Sugar, in a yellow 12-ounce container, in my local Walmart.

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Photo credit: Mauro Holanda

“This is the national drink and is made with lime, sugar, sugar cane, cachaça and ice. Because the drink is individually mixed, unlike sangrias that are made and served in a pitcher, each person can vary the ingredients according to their taste. It is not uncommon to substitute vodka for cachaça, and in this case, the drink becomes a caipiroshka.” – Sandra Cuza. C

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Grannie Annie is the author of Grannie Annie Cookbook series, featuring Alaskan recipes and stories

About the Fourth of July Estes Park and Fort Collins, Colorado 1940’S

rowing up on the farm in northern Colorado was a lot of fun but a lot of work to. In the early years in the 1940s, dad and mom and grandma and grandpa, uncles, Les, Marvin and Norman and Aunt Ruth would plan a picnic at Estes Park for weeks before Fourth of July-or as dad called it Independence Day. The plan was to travel to Estes Park, each family in their own car and meet at a grassy picnic area beside the St. Varian River, not to far from dad’s favorite place, the Salt Water Taffy Store. Each family fried chicken, made a salad and dessert. Then it was combined at the picnic area and as far as my recollection goes, the best food at a picnic ever! Mom’s fried chicken and potato salad was absolutely delicious, but I loved Grandma Cogswell’s and Aunt Ruths fried chicken and potato salad just as well. Oh but wait, it all had to be prepared first! We traveled to Fort Collins a few days before for the things you did not have on hand. Potatoes, onions and celery and Miracle Whip for the salad. Then gather the eggs from the chicken house and boil them. Wash and peel and cook the potatoes. Dice onions and celery, peel hardboiled eggs and store in the refrigerator for the next morning. It was assembled with Miracle Whip Salad Dressing and a squirt of mustard. Put back in the refrigerator to be chilled. Meanwhile out at the chicken house, most of the time the fryer chicken was picked out days before and caught the day before the picnic. This was a ritual all in itself. Find the hatchet to chop the chicken head off (after apologies to the chicken) on the old wooden stump. Dipped in boiling water to pull off the

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feathers, singe the pin feathers, lay the poor old naked chicken on newspaper and pull the innards out. Find the gizzard, the heart, the liver and take the prepared chicken into the house to be washed off. Mom taught me how to cut up a chicken when I was about eight or nine years old. Then it was stored in the refrigerator to chill until the next day to be fried, which was sometimes the evening before the fourth or the morning of the fourth. Mom fried her chicken in bacon grease, lard and butter after it was floured and sprinkle with salt and pepper. I am not sure how Grandma Cogswell and Aunt Ruth fried their chicken, probably the same way. Grandma and grandpa had a chicken “farm” and raised lots of chickens and some turkeys for sale through the year, trading the eggs fro grocery’s every week on a trip to Fort Collins. Most of the old grocery stores gave credit for grocery’s, for the trade of eggs and dressed (undressed?) chickens. My dad got credit for pinto beans and popcorn at Scrivener’s Grocery store. The barber shop was next door in front of the billiards hall, so once a month dad would “get his ears lowered.” His way of saying he got a haircut. We loved going with him and mom to town in the old black Chevy car - 193?? We sat proud and proper

in the back seat and watched out the window at every thing going by at 35 miles an hour. Unlike travelers today on freeways at 65-75 mph - iPod, iPhones, lap tops and the computer-digital generated games that take up so much of the kids time these days. I used to worry, if I did not watch how I got to town - what if I got lost and did not know my way home. AND we lived 14 miles out of town!! I did know how to get home! The pies grandma made were the most delicious cherry and apple pie. Mom made chocolate, lemon meringue, (I was sure just for me) and most of the time a peach pie. Crusts were made from lard. Dads favorite was peach pie next to grandma’s cherry pie. I should say here, that Dad’s favorite pie was pie, of any kind! He never took one piece of pie - always two big wedges of delicious pie on his plate! Home made, fresh from the cow the day before, (hand beater) whipped cream. Mom made hers extra sweet with a touch of vanilla. Included was the home canned dill pickles - mom made every fall from cucumbers from Dads field and in later years from Dads friend, “Pickle Bill’s” field. I can still smell the home grown dill. Most of the time it was up to me to go get it out in the little garden. She took her time making pickles and the result was the best pickles EVER!

to be continued

I hope your Fourth of July was grand and that you will have memories of this most important holiday. Do not forget why we celebrate “Independence Day” and if your children do not know why - please tell them. That part of history is getting lost in the congestion of the political hysteria of today. God Bless Our America.

ALASKAN MUSHROOMS

Preparing and freezing

First of all...make sure you are picking the edible mushrooms. There are several illustrated books on this subject. Be informed before you gather Any Mushrooms! Puffballs, shaggy manes and morels are the only ones I gather. Trim and clean with a damp paper towel, never under running water. Slice in half or in more uniform size. Bring water to a rolling boil. Pour about a cupful of prepared mushrooms at a time in a small colander and immerse in boiling water for about 30 seconds...no longer! Remove from the water and immediately plunge the mushroom in ice cold water to cool

rapidly. Lay cooled mushrooms on a paper towel lined cookie sheet. Continue to prepare remaining mushrooms. Either place the cookie sheet full of mushrooms in freezer for two hours to freeze or place the well drained mushrooms in Ziploc in serving proportions. Freeze immediately. Place the frozen mushrooms on the cookie sheet in porpotions in Ziplocs. Another way to prepare mushrooms and this is the way I prefer, is to sauté sliced pieces in butter instead of blanching. Sautee briefly, cool completely and place in serving proportions in Ziplocs to freeze for future use. Enjoy with grilled steaks, on the grilled hamburger or in your favorite spaghetti recipe.

RED TOMATO AND ONION SALAD

3 large ripe tomatoes, thin sliced 1 large red onion, thin sliced Arrange on a serving platter.

Whisk in a small bowl: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine or apple cider vinegar 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 1/2 teasp fresh oregano minced or 1/2 dried

1 tblsp fresh basil minced or 1 teasp dried Whisk until well mixed Drizzle over tomatoes and onions, top with 1-2oz can sliced ripe olives About 3/4 cup of crumbled Feta cheese 1 tblsp of minced fresh parsley Cover and chill before serving.

MOOSE BALLS-N-BEER A great appetizer for the potluck or a bon fire crowd. Can be served as a main dish over rice or noodles. Leftovers are good on a hoagie bun. Double this recipe if you wish. About 2 pounds of ground moose - or beef. 2 Tblsp Worcestershire sauce 1 cup of bread or cracker crumbs-finely crushed 3 eggs 2 Tbslp grated or dehydrated onion A sprinkle of garlic salt A sprinkle of pepper A pinch of cayenne pepper Mix and roll into walnut sized balls, put on foil lined cookie sheet. Place in 400° oven for 20 to 30 minutes until done.

While the balls are cooking place the following in a Crock Pot: 1 can of beer or I use beef broth 3 cups of ketchup 1/2 cup finely chopped onion or 1/4 cup dehydrated onion 1 teasp garlic salt 2 Tblsp Worcestershire sauce 4 to 6 shakes of Tabasco If this is prepared in the middle of a cold winter and a big bon fire is blazing with men standing around telling tall stories, I add jalapenos. Warms your “gizzard” as my Dad used to say. Add the cooked meat balls to the Crock Pot and simmer on low for 4 to 6 hours. Men love this!!

he series is written by a 44 year resident of Alaska, Ann Berg of Nikiski. Ann shares her collections of recipes from family and friends. She has gathered recipes for more that 50 years. Some are her own creation. Her love of recipes and food came from her Mother, a self taught wonderful cook. She hopes you enjoy the recipes and that the stories will bring a smile to your day. Grannie Annie can be reached at anninalaska@gci.net C

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General Employment

Peninsula Clarion, Wednesday, July 9, 2014 B-3

Human Resources Director/ Business Office Manager

First Student 36230 Pero St Soldotna, AK 99669 907-260-3557

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.

Part/Full Time Medical Receptionist

Education

Instructional Designer 4 Kenai Peninsula College is looking for an exceptional individual to fill the position of Educational Technology Team Lead Instructional Designer. This is a 12 month, fulltime position at level 81, step 1; $2,350.40 bi-weekly salary, beginning October, 2014. Tuition waivers included with benefits package. Applications will be accepted until the position is closed. This position leads the KPC Educational Technology Team and serves as the lead Instructional Designer for the system of KPC campuses. The successful candidate will work with faculty and staff to conduct activities enhancing campus-based, distance, and hybrid education, providing support to faculty and staff for instructional design and educational technology to enhance effectiveness, collaborating to determine best tools and provides individual and group training. For more information about the position, and to apply for this position go to KPC's employment page at www.kpc.alaska.edu UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.

Education

Training Coordinator This new position at Kenai Peninsula College will enable Kenai Peninsula College to meet industry demand for workforce development training, skills upgrade training, and continuing education for the oil/gas/natural resources industries, and environmental and healthcare fields. The coordinator will develop and coordinate short-term (1 day to 2-month) training programs, and secure qualified instructors to provide outstanding educational experiences. The selected candidate will plan/ coordinate educational and other conferences utilizing campus facilities including the new 92-bed residence hall and state-of-the-art Career & Technical Training Center (CTEC) to be delivered at KPC's Kenai River Campus. A 12 month, fulltime position at level 79, step 1; $1,985.60 bi-weekly, beginning November, 2014. Tuition waivers included with benefits package. Applications will be accepted until the position is closed. To apply for this position go to KPC's employment page at www.kpc.alaska.edu

Peninsula Hearing Services, Inc. has an opening for a part/full time medical receptionist. Experience in computers, medical terminology, phones, scheduling, filing, verifying insurance eligibility. Must be able to multi-task and work well with the public. Attention to detail and able to meet deadlines. Must be able to work well under pressure in a busy workplace with little or no supervision. Monday – Thursday, 6- 7 hours per day. Salary DOE. Bring resume to Peninsula Hearing Services at 105 Shady Lane, Soldotna, Alaska. No phone calls please. Only serious applicants need apply.

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.

General Employment CITY OF SOLDOTNA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Utility Provisional Operator, Operator I or II Non-Exempt Re-Post The City of Soldotna has an immediate opening for an Operator in the Utility Department. Provisional Operator- Range 13 $24.32- $31.44, or Operator I- Range 14 $25.76- $33.31, or Operator II- Range 15 $27.73- $35.85, D.O.E. A complete job description is available on the City's website at http://ci.soldotna.ak.us/jobs.html. Must submit City application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources at 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, by email tcollier@ci.soldotna.ak.us, or fax 866-596-2994 by 5 p.m. July 9, 2014. The City of Soldotna is an EEO employer.

Healthcare

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.

General Employment

NEWSPAPER CARRIER The Peninsula Clarion is accepting applications for a Newspaper Carrier. Delivery area Sterling.

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•Must have own transportation. •Independent contractor status. •Home delivery - 6 days a week. •Must have valid Alaska drivers license. •Must furnish proof of insurance. •Copy of current driving record required upon hire

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For more information contact Peninsula Clarion Circulation Dept. (907)283-3584

www.fcsonline.org ____________________________________ Pick up and return application packet to FCS’ HR Department, 43335 K-Beach Rd. Suite #36, Soldotna, AK 99669 or email to work@fcsonline.org FCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

or drop off an application/resume at the

F/T LEGAL ADS/ BUSINESS OFFICE CLERK

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

or mail to attention: Jane Russell, Peninsula Clarion PO Box 3009 Kenai, AK 99611. Please be sure to list references and phone numbers. Salary DOE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Current Openings: Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist Care Coordinator Care Coordinator Associate DD Grant Coordinator Job Developer/ Job Coach Mental Health Clinician Support Staff

Full job descriptions can be found on our website,

UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.

Finance & Accounting

Peninsula Clarion 150 Trading Bay Road, Kenai The Peninsula Clarion is an E.O.E.

General Employment

PENINSULA CLARION, KENAI, ALASKA 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 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

Professional/Management

Healthcare

NIGHT ADVOCATE Full-time CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA Position Vacancy Airport Operations Specialist. Pay $25.81 per hour. This position assists in the general maintenance and repair of Kenai Municipal Airport grounds, facilities, and equipment. Position announcement, job description and application are available through the Alaska Job Center Network, (907) 335-3010. Submit resume and City of Kenai application form by July 11, 2014 to Peninsula Job Service, 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Kenai, AK 99611. For more information about the City of Kenai, visit our home page at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us.

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

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Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Clinician position located at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility The Mental Health Clinician II is responsible for the direct clinical oversight of behavioral health services for youth involved with the Division of Juvenile Justice. The position is responsible for providing a broad range of behavioral health interventions and services to youth, and providing clinical supervision, consultation and training for facility and probation staff. Job Type: Full Time Range: 19 All applicants must apply on-line at Workplace Alaska, the State of Alaska's employment site listed below: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/ This recruitment closes on 07/16/14 at 5:00 PM Alaska Time The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

To place an ad call 907-283-7551

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General Employment

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS & BUS ATTENDANTS for Soldotna & Seward areas. Must be 21 years of age.

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

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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.

Call 283-7551 for more information

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

Homes KENAI RIVER HOME

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

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

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

Homes HOME FOR SALE.

Homes

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

Homes

NIKISKI 3-Bedroom, 2.5-baths, large kitchen with island, wood burning stove, 2-car garage. approximately 2000sqft., on 2 acres. Very peaceful, a lot of wildlife. $310,000. (907)776-8487, (907)394-1122

Land 1.7 to 2 ACRE LOTS. Holt Lamplight & Miller Loop. GAS, ELECTRIC & borough maintain roads. Owner financed , 10% down, 8% interest, 10 years. $29,500. (907)776-5212 KENAI RIVER/

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

Homes KENAI RIVER FRONT LOT

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, $112,000. Borough book and page map 55-253 Call me for a visit to the property (907)252-4500 or (907)283-4960

Garage Sales MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Tote Rd. to Beam Ave. Thursday- Saturday, 9am-5pm. Canondale Mt. bike, plus size men’s/ women’s clothes, furniture, elementary school teacher items, knives, gun holsters/ scabbard, much more!

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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PRIVATE LOT. Protected slough, Castaway Cove. Castaway Cove is a gated community with 24 hour access fo property owners. $57,500. George (801)244-7285, (907)252-0946.

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

Apartments, Unfurnished EXCELLENT OCEAN VIEW! Bay Arm Apartments, Kenai. Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartment, utilities included. $25. nonrefundable application fee. No pets. (907)283-4405. NEAR VIP Sunny 2-bedroom, 1,100sqft., $1,050. washer/dryer, Dish TV. carport, utilities included. 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 1-LARGE ROOM FULLY FURNISHED Soldotna, quiet setting, includes utilities. (907)394-2543.

Apartments, Furnished

Boats & Sail Boats

5 Minutes North SOLDOTNA Country setting, 1-bedroom, 1-bath, $875. month includes utilities. No Smoking/ no pets. RV parking available. (907)262-4122.

19FT. LUND Aluminum Riverboat Fully equipped 50-Horse Yamaha, 4 stroke. 3 pedestal seats. River ready, just like new. (907)598-1945

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

Campers/Travel Trailers ‘74 AIRSTREAM 31ft. Great condition. Funny River area. $4,995. (717)579-8075

Parts & Accessories

Public Notices

Pork's Torques & Tranny Part's.

Notice of Depreciation Filing

We Build & Sell Torques Converters and Transmission Parts for all makes & models of automatic Transmissions.foreign & Domestic, stock, modified stock, performance and sever duty. Give us a call 907-373-4401 or check us out on the Web at porkstorques.com or visit us at 491 Lucille st. in Wasilla. And like on Facebook !!!

The REGULATORY COMMISSION of ALASKA (Commission) hereby gives notice that Homer Electric Association, Inc. (HEA) filed a depreciation study proposing deprecation rates for the Nikiski Steam Turbine Generator (Nikiski STG), a new addition to HEA's Nikiski power generation facility. Docket No. U-14-087 was opened to address this matter. Depreciation expense is a material cost of business that may be recovered through regulated utility rates. As a result, a change in depreciation expense could eventually lead to a change in a utility rate that consumers pay. No change in consumer rates is proposed at this time by this filing. The new plant investment for the Nikiski STG production plant is approximately $75.2 million. HEA is seeking the approval of a 30-year life estimate for the Nikiski STG production plant and a readjustment of the life of its Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), which is used in conjunction with the Nikiski STG and is already partially depreciated. HEA is seeking to adjust the HRSG's estimated life to correspond to the new Nikiski STG. HEA estimates that the corresponding depreciation rates would result in an almost $3.2 million increase in annual depreciation expenses. HEA requests that the inception depreciation rates be made effective August 1, 2013, when the plant first began producing power for commercial use. The inclusion of the Nikiski STG expenses within HEA's rates will be addressed in a subsequent proceeding. With the exception of the HRSG and Nikiski STG, this depreciation study will have no effect on HEA's ongoing depreciation rates for its other plant investments. HEA stated it intends to file a comprehensive depreciation study by December 1, 2014, allowing the Commission to revisit the depreciation rates of all HEA plant accounts. This notice does not contain every pertinent revision or request associated with Docket No. U-14-087. The Commission may approve, deny, or modify, in whole or in part, the depreciation rates proposed by HEA. The Commission may set conditions on approval. You may obtain more information about this filing by contacting Rick Baldwin, attorney for HEA, at Baldwin & Butler, LLC, 125 North Willow Street, Kenai, AK 99611; phone: (907) 283-7167. The complete filing is also available for inspection at the Commission's office at 701 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501; phone: (907) 276-6222; or at the Commission's website at www.rca.alaska.gov by typing Docket “U-14-087” in the Find a Matter search box. To comment on the depreciation study, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m., August 1, 2014 at the Commission's address given above or via our website at: https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/ PublicNoticesComments.aspx Please reference the docket number and include a statement that you have filed a copy of the comments with HEA at its address given above rickbaldwin@baldwinandbutler.com Indior at viduals or groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication formats, please contact Joyce McGowan at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, or TTY (907) 276-4533 or send a request via electronic mail to rca.mail@alaska.gov by July 25, 2014. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 2nd day of July, 2014. REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA

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Homes 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.

Trucks

350 Vortec Cratemotor, Turbo 350 transmission, runs great, very reliable, new battery, lots of extras. $17,000. OBO (907)378-8862

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Roommate Wanted Must have job/ transportation. Robinson Loop. $500. month, $250. deposit. (907)394-8907

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Misc. Rentals RV SPOTS on the Kenai River, call for details. (907)953-0141

***GRAND OPENING*** A Summer massage open everyday call, texts. (907)252-3985

**ASIAN MASSAGE** Grand opening Happy Holiday, enjoy hospitality anytime. (907)398-8896

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**ASIAN MASSAGE** Grand Opening, Welcome Visitors, Fishermen, New customers. (907)741-1644.

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KENAI KENNEL CLUB

Pawsitive training for all dogs & puppies. Agility, Conformation, Obedience, Privates & Rally. www.kenaikennelclub.com (907)335-2552

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Antiques/ Collectibles BEV DOOLITTLE PRINTS Season of the Eagle $700. Sacred Ground $800. (907)260-6760

Livestock

Appliances

TULLOS FUNNY FARM

RANKIN DELUXE 24in. GRIDDLE 2 burner, 3/4in. plate. $450. (907)235-2696

Taking orders. Quality Timothy Hay. $8. (907)262-4939.

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

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Located in Kenai Behind Wells Fargo/ stripmall. (907)252-6510 (907)741-1105,

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