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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 Soldotna-Kenai, Alaska

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Brown bear sport hunting closure proposed for refuge

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday announced a proposed temporary closure of sport hunting of brown bears on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. According to a press release from the refuge, the temporary closure would be implemented as a resource protection measure to ensure consistency with refuge purposes. The closure would be effective Sept. 1 through May 31, 2015. Additional information can be found at http://www.fws.gov/alaska/. Fish and Wildlife is accepting written comments on the proposed temporary closure. Written comments may be submitted by mail to: Refuge Manager, P.O. Box 2139, Soldotna, AK 99669; by fax to 907-262-3599 (attention Refuge Manager); or by email to kenai@fws.gov. Written comments will be accepted through August 27. Fish and Wildlife will hold public hearings to provide notice of and additional information on the proposed temporary closure. Hearings will be held at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office, 1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage on August 26, and at the Soldotna Sports Center, Kalifornsky Beach Road, on August 27. Both hearings will be held from 6-9 p.m. Fish and Wildlife will accept verbal and written testimony at the hearings. For additional information, contact the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge office at 907-262-7021. — Staff report

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State Senate District O independent candidate Eric Treider, right, and incumbent Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, discuss their goals if elected during a debate Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Senate candidates square off Forum highlights 20differences 14 between Micciche, Treider By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

The two candidates for Senate District O met for the first time for a debate Tuesday and the only thing challenger Eric Treider and incumbent Sen. Peter Micciche R-Soldotna agreed on was that they both had very different visions for the future of Alaska. Micciche and Treider spoke at a joint luncheon of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Tuesday. Soldotna Chamber of Commerce President Ryan

2014 Kapp moderated the debate and asked each candidate a series of questions from legislative goals, to how they would vote on the ballot initiatives. Treider, who is running as an independent, will be on the Nov. 4 general election ballot while Micciche will be on the Aug. 19 primary ballot. Micciche said he would not campaign until after the primary, when the race will be decided

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with the general election. The differences between the two candidates became more evident with each question. While Treider admitted he did not have the experience working on local boards or commissions, Micciche referenced his past experience in local government from Soldotna mayor, council member and the multiple committees and service projects he has served on. “It takes a certain skill to be idealistic yet pragmatic,” he said. “I have a vision of utopia but I accept that is never go-

ing to happen. The job is to try to get us as close as possible. Those that get hung up on getting exactly what they want causes gridlock. Experience is pertinent to what I’m doing. I love my job.” Treider said his top legislative priority if elected would be to propose a rule change that would allow lawmakers to abstain from voting on matters with a perceived conflict of interest. Treider has been critical of Micciche’s voting record on oil and gas issues while working as superintendent of the ConocoPhillips See DEBATE, page A-14

ANCHORAGE — Needing to net six seats in November to regain control of the U.S. Senate, Republicans ought to be able to count on reliably conservative Alaska as something of a gimme. But they’ll first have to settle on a candidate. And as the Republicans on next Tuesday’s ballot snipe, bicker and fight their way toward the primary, some are worried their candidate — no matter who it might be — will emerge too weakened to defeat Democratic Sen. Mark Begich. “That’s the life of a Republican primary — bomb throwing for three months, and then you try to piece the candidate back together before the general,” said former Republican state lawmaker Andrew Halcro. In some ways, the same schisms dividing the party establishment and tea party supporters in the Lower 48 are playing out on The Last Frontier. Former state attorney general and natural resources commissioner Dan Sullivan has the backing of major Republican donors and Washington-based power brokers, including Karl Rove. The Marine reservist, who worked for the State Department in the George W. Bush administration, is the target of populist, socially conservative broadsides from tea party favorite Joe Miller, who pulled off a surprise upset of Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski in state’s See RACE, page A-14

APOC OKs opinion Text helps searchers locate hiker on ballot measures By EMILY RUSSO MILLER Morris News Service-Alaska

JUNEAU (AP) — The Alaska Public Offices Commission has approved an advisory opinion that found that lawmakers can use state resources, like their legislative websites, to make known their positions on referenda and ballot measures. Guidance on the issue was requested by House Speaker Mike Chenault and Senate President Charlie Huggins. The advisory opinion referenced a legislative ethics committee decision that found action to support or oppose an

initiative was related to lawmakers’ duties. But the advisory opinion said that in the future when lawmakers use state resources to take such positions, the use of state resources should be disclosed on an independent expenditure report and communications expressing an opinion on a ballot measure should include a “paid for” tag. The commission approved the decision on a 4-1 vote last week.

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Searchers easily located a lost hiker stuck atop a mountain near the Mendenhall Glacier on Thursday when the 28-year-old man texted Alaska State Troopers a picture of his surroundings. Troopers showed the picture to a Temsco Helicopters Inc. pilot who was familiar with the area, and the pilot found the hiker in less than 30 minutes. “He seemed like he was pretty excited and grateful,”

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pilot Eric Main said of the hiker’s reaction when the helicopter picked him up. Troopers began searching for the hiker, whom they identified as Richard Lam, when Lam called them asking for help at about 4:45 p.m. Thursday. He was high up enough on the mountain to get cell phone service, said trooper spokeswoman Megan Peters. “We had another rescue in a similar area the week before where someone didn’t have cell coverage,” Peters noted in an interview. “They were further down in the valley, but (Lam) was high up enough

where his phone worked.” Lam reported that he had been hiking East Glacier Trail and Nugget Creek Trail, which begin behind the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and that he got lost and was stuck on a high ledge somewhere. He texted a picture of his location to Juneau-based trooper Christopher Umbs, who showed it to Temsco base manager and helicopter pilot Main. Main instantly recognized the area as Middle Basin, one of the drainages off Heintzelman Ridge that feeds into See TEXT, page A-14

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Seward seeks sewerage fix ANCHORAGE (AP) — Tourism operators along scenic Lowell Point in Seward are hoping the city can fix a smelly problem that has begun to affect visitors. The odor from the Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility had grown strong over the last several years and is hurting tourism, operators told KTUU-TV. “The smell is just sickening,” said Lynda Paquette, who with her husband owns bed-andbreakfast cabins that overlook Resurrection Bay. “For many years, it was totally innocuous,” said Michael Miller, owner of Miller’s landing, an outdoor recreation business that includes a campground, water taxi and cabin rentals. His mother sold the city the property for the sewage lagoon, which was built more than 30 years ago.

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“People didn’t even know it was there. People would ask us what kind of fish they would catch at the hatchery up the road.” His answer: “Brown trout.” The odor is now overpowering, said his niece, Jaimie Walker, who works at Miller’s Landing. “The smell is so bad, and I happen to live right next to it, so I know it makes my eyes water when I come out of my cabin,” Walker said. Lowell Point residents and business owners have filed nearly 2,500 complaints with the state in the last year. Last summer, state environmental conservation officers found the city in noncompliance. In July 2013, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation found the lagoon had more than double the permitted fecal coliform.

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City public works director W.C. Casey said the odor comes from a lack of air circulation in the lagoon. “The air feeds the bugs, which in turn eat the sewage,” said Casey. “The air lines are leaking back in the ground here.” There’s also a buildup of “sludge,” composed of human waste, Casey said. Sludge was last removed from the pond in 1992, he said. The city at the direction of the state formed a plan for fixing the problems and hoped to

make repairs for $3 million. Bids came in Monday at $3.8 million to $6 million, City Manager Jim Hunt said. Tourism operators say the solution may be coming too late. “On certain days, the smell just permeates the area and customers who have been coming here for years say they’re not coming back due to that smell,” Walker said. “It’s too bad because we’re going to have to do a lot of damage control to get our customers back.”

100 Alaska firefighters to help in California ANCHORAGE (AP) — Another 100 firefighters from Alaska are headed to the Lower 48 to battle wildfires. KTVA reports five crews will depart Tuesday morning for California. These include Alaska Fire Service crews from St. Michael, Mountain Village, Selawik and Pilot Station. An Alaska Division of Forestry crew from Upper Tanana will also head south. This is the second wave of firefighters heading south this week. Another 100 crew members flew to California on Saturday.

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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 Free gardening classes at Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Square Foot Gardening instructor Lark Ticen will teach two sessions of “Square Foot Gardening 101” Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. Ticen will also teach a “How to Winterize Your Garden” class on Sept. 9, 5:307 p.m. at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. To register, please call 283-8732 ext. 5. These free classes are offered through a partnership that includes Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank for the benefit of growers across the Kenai.

Celebrate 50 years with Kenai Peninsula College, borough, school district The public is invited to celebrate an important milestone with Kenai Peninsula College, Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. To mark fifty years of service to the Kenai Peninsula, the three key organizations are hosting a community barbecue Thursday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at KPC’s Kenai River Campus in Soldotna. In addition to historical displays, a brief ceremony, tours, live entertainment, free food, games for children, and organization booths, everyone present will have an opportunity to win a commemorative coin set. The college will dedicate a time capsule that will be opened at the 100-year anniversary celebration in 2064. There will also be copies of KPC’s recently released 50-year history book available for purchase. Overflow parking will be at the KRC Residence Hall and K-Beach Elementary located on E. Poppy Lane in Soldotna. A shuttle bus will run from the elementary school to campus throughout the celebration event.

Canine Good Citizen test scheduled The Kenai Kennel Club will hold a Canine Good Citizen test at 1 p.m. Saturday at its facility in the Kenai Mall behind Home Gallery (Sears) in Kenai. The test follows a six-week course, however, the course is not required to take the test. The purpose of the CGC test is to ensure that a dog can be a respected member of the community because it is trained and conditioned to act mannerly in the home, public places and in the presence of other dogs. The program is open to all dogs. The test is not a competition and does not require you and your dog perform with precision. Proof of current shot records must be presented before dogs can enter the building to test. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. (please do not bring in your dog until after you have registered). The program is offered through the American Kennel Club and costs $10. For more information, call 335-2552 and leave a message. Micro Chipping will be available (time pending but most likely after testing).

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SoHi plans open house Soldotna High School will be having an Open House on Monday. Activities kick off with a hot dog feed at 6:00 p.m.

Equinox run in Cooper Landing The Cooper Landing School will host the second annual “The Glass Is Half Full” Equinox Run at 10 a.m. Sept. 20. There will be a 5K and 10K run (walkers welcome for the 5K). The cost will be $25 which includes a T-shirt and snacks. For more information, course map/profile, directions and registration visit: Cooper Landing Equinox Run on Facebook or email equinoxrun@gmail.com.

Foster care, adoption information available A meeting to learn more about foster care and adoption on the Kenai Peninsula will be held Aug. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 145 Main St. Loop in Kenai. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children’s Services, offers monthly Resource Family Orientations to give interested individuals a brief overview of the state’s foster care and adoption programs and process. For more information, call Tonja Whitney or Michelle Partridge at 907-283-3136.

Sterling Community Center to host silk painting class The Sterling Community Center is hosting an Adult & Child Silk Painting Class on Friday at 5:00 p.m., at the center (located next to Sterling Elementary). Children will paint a decorative hoop and adults may choose between a silk scarf or hoop. All instruction and materials included. Participants must bring their own hair dryer. Cost: $45 for the scarf, $25 for the hoop. Participants must be 5 or older. The registration deadline is today. To register, visit or call the Sterling Community Center at 262-7224.

Kenai Senior Center to host annual Old Timers Luncheon The Annual Old timers Luncheon is scheduled for Aug. 21 at the Kenai Senior Center. A full course turkey dinner will be served by “the kids”, entertainment and lots of time for visiting with old friends. For more information, call the Kenai Senior Center at 2834156 or Joanna at 283-7756.

League of Women Voters to host SB 21 forum The League of Women Voters of the Central Kenai Peninsula will hold an SB21 Forum Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Borough Assembly Room. Rebecca Logan, General Manager of the Alaska Alliance and Senator Hollis French will present information and answer questions at that time. For more information email tiamat@eagle.ptialaska.net or phone 262 6635. Submit announcements to news@peninsulaclarion.com.

State doesn’t have money to replace Gustavus float JUNEAU (AP) — The state transportation department still doesn’t know what caused the failure of a $1 million steel float in Gustavus last winter. It also doesn’t have the funds to replace it, and timber floats are in use instead. Kirk Miller supervises ma-

rine design in southeast Alaska for the transportation department. He tells KTOO the float was designed to be removed if it appeared there would be issues because of weather. Five of the 10 steel piles

holding the float in place were damaged in a December storm. He says it should have been unbolted and moved after that, but while the state was working on

a plan to replace the piles a second storm came along. Even though the storms were intense, he says the piles should have held.

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Rain makes good judgment imperative on Alaska waters It’s been almost hard to recognize

the Chena River this summer. Usually an easygoing stream that meanders through town lazily, the river this season has been transformed by persistent rain into something more closely resembling a miniature version of the Yukon. It’s swift, it’s deep, and there are few easy places to get out if you should fall in. As several people have learned this summer, that’s a dangerous combination. There have been several well-publicized incidents this summer that highlight the potential dangers faced by those on the river as it swells to near flood stage — a pair of canoeists whose boat got sucked into a log jam around a Wendell Avenue bridge abutment and a man who jumped in from the pedestrian bridge just upstream from Pioneer Park and couldn’t get to shore spring to mind. And most recently, yesterday two men were seen in the river near Graehl Landing, with only one able to make it to shore. With water flowing swiftly at such high volumes, it’s easy to get into a lot of trouble in a hurry. A few pieces of advice should be common sense for anyone on or around the river in its present state. For those in the vicinity of the river, be aware of your surroundings. Water has crept into areas you might not expect, as evidenced by the submerged pedestrian and bike path between the Cushman Street and Veterans Memorial bridges, and in other places the riverbank has become soggy and sometimes undercut by the current. For those that venture onto the river, life jackets — not just in your boat or watercraft but being worn by everyone on the water — are a necessity, as is a good understanding of where and how you plan to put in and take out. Even when wearing flotation devices, if you find yourself in the water, taking proper action is imperative. It takes only minutes in the water before you start losing sensation and mobility in your extremities given the cold temperature of local rivers, and first responders estimate that survival time even if you stay afloat is no more than an hour. If you’re in the water, find a safe place to get out of the water and make sure you get there. The Chena is usually a forgiving river, but in conditions like those we’ve experienced so far this summer, no river gives you much room for error. If you’re not confident of your abilities on or in the water, the best solution may be to stay on land when the water is high. And even if you are, make sure you’re prepared to deal with situations that you hope not to encounter. It’s always better to be ready for more than Mother Nature throws at you, especially in situations where fun can turn into trouble in a hurry. — Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Aug. 8

Classic Doonesbury, 1976

By GARRY TRUDEAU

The tangled friendships we weave

We’ve all heard the cliche: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” It is supposed to explain why nations that normally are bitter foes sometimes will work with each other and even join forces when they face a common hated adversary. Iran and the United States, for instance, might use back channels to cooperate on efforts to stop the intensely violent Sunni Muslim force that is rolling over Iraq to carve out a Sunni country. The ISIS shorthand — or ISIL, if you prefer — are names that actually have rational historic meaning to go along with their insane religious motivation. The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (or the Levant) refers to efforts to establish this gruesome theocracy in a large portion of the Mideast that extends from southern Turkey through Iraq and Lebanon, Syria, the Palestinian territories and Jordan. And of yeah, Israel. Remember that many borders were arbitrarily created after World War II, an effort that, among other things, created the state of Israel. ISIS (or ISIL) wants to rule over an area that does away with all that and impose a rule of law that dates back millennia. Iran, which is Shiite Muslim, has an obvious determination to stop that from happening, as does the U.S. So now we have a shared interest. But we also share that interest with the Assad government in Syria, whose brutal use of military force, killing

thousands and thousands of innocent citizens to put down an armed military rebellion, has generated international condemnation. It’s dominated by battle-hardened troops that have now split off to conduct their Le- Bob Franken vant campaign, using, by the way, sophisticated weapons that they’ve merely taken from the arsenals provided by countries like America, who wanted to topple Bashar Assad. Assad wastes no opportunity to say the equivalent of “I told you so.” So we’re now confronted with the surprise rampage of militants that have been so successful that President Barack Obama had to use U.S. military force against them, first by sending “advisers” back into Iraq — a war-torn nation from which he had undone the U.S. deadly commitment and bragged about it — and now by sending U.S. jets to bomb the militants, who seem to be on their way to taking over from the feckless allies we left behind to govern. In our political world, that now has generated some unusual solidarity. Suddenly, the Republicans, who constantly have slammed Obama for his namby-pamby use of American force, have had little choice but to support the use of air power. Of

course, they make sure to stick the knife in a little bit by complaining that what he’s done is too little, too late. The White House is doing all it can to insist that too little is quite enough, although the president is quick to say that the air strikes will take more than just “a few weeks.” Overall, we have an interesting paradox, where an action of war has brought relative peace to the usual partisan belligerence. All it took was the threat of genocide to unite everyone’s purpose ... at least until the Sunday talk shows. We’ll never, ever return to the time when “politics stops at the water’s edge,” particularly with Democrats and Republicans blaming each other for all the messes in the Mideast, but the responsibility for the various matters lies somewhere in between years of inept foreign policy and impossibly complex situations in which no matter what the United States does, it’s wrong. Do we impose democratic values on countries that, culturally, have never experienced them, and do we then accept the consequences of their free elections? Whatever the outcome, it can and will be second-guessed. And certainly in a country — ours — where the political system is paralyzed in the battle of Americans versus Americans. Bob Franken is a longtime broadcast journalist, including 20 years at CNN.

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Letters to the Editor A pitch for Bob Williams Bob Williams has earned our vote for Lt. Governor. Bob knows hard work and the challenges facing Alaska’s working families and small businesses. Bob grew up working his father’s sawmill off the Old Glenn near the confluence of the Knik and Matanuska Rivers. After graduating from Palmer High, Bob earned a Petroleum Engineering degree with honors from UAF, while working his summers as a roustabout on the Cook Inlet offshore platforms. Since graduation, Bob has been teaching math. His competence and energetic enthusiasm are contagious, his students are always challenged to discover their next “aha” moment. His creative teaching skills have earned him numerous national awards and many opportunities to mentor other teachers. Bob has traveled thousands of miles across Alaska to listen to as many Alaskans as he can meet face-to-face as part of his commitment to earning the right to be our Lt. Governor. Bob has learned first hand of our need for good jobs so we can support our families, our need to protect our fisheries and wildlife so we can sustain our life styles, our desire to retain the natural wonders of Alaska that allow us to live in the greatest playground on earth and our need to live our lives with mutual respect for one another. Perhaps most importantly, Bob has heard time and again how important education and job training is for our children and our future. Bob and his wife, Connie, have raised their family here. They are determined to create a sustainable economic future for their kids and ours. Bob connects with just about everyone he meets. Now he wants to help us out in Juneau. Let’s make sure he makes it. We need his energetic competence and contagious enthusiasm in our State Capitol. Our elected officials need to learn a thing or C

two about the numbers. Vote for Bob Williams, Alaska’s next Lt. Governor. Sid McCausland Palmer (Butte)

Borough must open eyes to animal abuse, neglect A borough wide solution concerning animal abuse, neglect and starvation is way overdue. I’m tired of the powers that be thinking of us as just bleeding hearts. Let them see some of the horrors we have seen and try and sleep because there isn’t any backing, so our hands are tied. You get a ticket for “molesting a fish” — yes, this term is for real — but you can starve and abuse livestock and pets. Do they not know what feeling hungry is like? Starvation is a very painful and cruel way to go and is considered prolonged pain and suffering according to our statutes. Wildlife Troopers can chase people up and down the riverbank and hide in the bushes and give out tickets. Maybe this could be their job — not only protecting the wildlife but domestic animals too. Their “boundaries” are not limited. Time to wake up people, you have a problem here. It is the responsibility of the Kenai Peninsula Borough to come up with a solution and quickly. I basically deal with the larger animals and the problem is as bad for them as the dog and cat issue only on a much larger scale financially and rehab time. I know of the Knight Drive issue — been there — dogs eating their own pups because of hunger, pups freezing to death on steps of the porch because bitch whelped there at 30 below. What people do not get is when there is animal abuse and neglect it goes hand in hand with drug/alcohol abuse domestic violence, child abuse and or neglect. Where you find one issue you’re bound to find another. Turning a deaf ear and closing a blind eye will not make the problem go away; it will continue and grow. The other boroughs are at a wonder why we do not take care of our animal issues. We, as far as I am concerned, are

the armpit of Alaska when it comes to this issue. I am also sickened by our homeless children numbers and the rampant drug issues we have. Thirty years and over 300 horses, llamas, goats and cows we personally have taken in and rehabbed, I’m thinking I have done my part — time for someone else to run with the ball. You can bet your last dime when “National Geographic” comes here to film our farm this fall they are going to get an earful about what goes on in our borough as far as the neglect of the animals and why we have to do it on our own. Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. To see wrong and do nothing makes you a sharer of the guilt. Chris Heinz Sterling

Personal-use fishery belongs to all Alaskans Kenai residents, what’s all the fuss over the personal-use fishery? Keep in mind that the cleanliness of the beaches, parking areas and camping sites are maintained by the city, therefore the fees. The Kenai River is an Alaskan salmon resource for all Alaskans, those that live on the peninsula have options that other Alaskans don’t. 1. Locals can drop off their dipnetters at no charge 2. Locals can park their vehicle for the day at a small fee. 3. Then locals can go home and clean their fish. Therefore, folks living on the peninsula spend less money to dipnet than anyone else in Alaska, making it truly a subsistence fishery for the peninsula. Some food for thought: If you think this resource should only be a Kenai resource because you live here, think again. The Permanent Fund oil is not from here, so maybe your PFD should only be distributed to those in Prudhoe Bay. Ann Marie Lee Nikiski

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Around Alaska Fisherman charged with wasting salmon NOME — A Kotzebue fisherman faces a charge of wasting fish after the Alaska State Troopers say he left salmon caught in a gill net to rot. Troopers said Roswell Schaeffer Sr., 66, left behind 103 salmon in a commercial gill net in the Kotzebue Commercial Fishing District. A summons was issued for Schaeffer last week. Troopers said they were led to the net by an anonymous complaint but did not say where the found it. Schaeffer was fined earlier this summer for employing an unlicensed crew member, KNOM reported. The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail and a $10,000 fine, though a Troopers spokesman said it is more likely Schaeffer would face forfeiture of his net and other fines if found guilty. While the fish had started to rot, they were donated to a local dog musher who used them to feed his team, the Troopers said.

State develops ‘Farm to Restaurant’ publication ANCHORAGE — Alaska officials say farmers can check out a free new publication with information on how they can sell their products to restaurants. The state Division of Agriculture has developed an online “Farm to Restaurant” fact sheet in collaboration with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

Officials say the document is organized by product and explains the process required before products can be sold to restaurants.

Parnell reports cash reserves in campaign disclosure filing ANCHORAGE — Gov. Sean Parnell ended the latest reporting period with more than $300,000 on hand for his re-election campaign and a $157,000 media buys. Parnell’s campaign reports expenses of nearly $180,000 between July 19 and Saturday. The Tuesday filing with the Alaska Public Offices Commission says the campaign raised more than $35,000 during the same time period. Campaign spokesman Luke Miller says of the advertising money, nearly $59,000 is partial payment for television ads following the Aug. 19 primary. Another $48,000 is for pre-primary radio ads.

Begich commits to 13 debates JUNEAU — Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Begich announced plans Tuesday to participate in 13 debates and forums leading to the general election — even though the primary hasn’t been held yet. Begich doesn’t face much of a primary challenge. But voters will decide the nominees for the Republican, Libertarian and Alaskan Independence parties in the Aug. 19 primary. Begich spokesman Max Croes said the campaign has urged the organizers of the events to invite the nominees of all those parties, not just the Republican and Democratic candidates.

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Report ranks UAA offerings ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — University of Alaska Anchorage officials plan to release a prioritization of its offerings, with the intent to grow some programs and eliminate others. The public release of the prioritization project will be Wednesday and university officials declined comment until then. However, staff and faculty members were emailed the report on Monday, and some provided a copy to the Alaska Dispatch News. Those faculty members declined to comment ahead of the public release, as did university spokeswoman Kristin DeSmith. The project was led by faculty and staff members, and found that the university should invest resources in traditional liberal art disciplines, such as history, philosophy, English, theater, dance and performing arts. At the other end, it says certificate programs and others that graduate few people should be eliminated. The prioritization proj-

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ect began last fall to streamline offerings to better serve students and the state. Even though it wasn’t part of the original intent, the evaluators said the recommendations will likely be used to justify program cuts in light of decreased funding from the Alaska Legislature. Programs that were identified for further growth were Alaska Native, women’s and international studies. Of the latter, evaluators wrote: “This program is core to what UAA wants to become.” Also receiving high marks were bachelor programs in languages like Russian, Japanese and German. Also considered important were dental hygiene, medical laboratory science, nursing and the culinary arts programs. Not faring as well were bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and music, and minors in physical education and athletic training. Also landing in the “further review” category were a litany of certificate programs, ev-

erything from early childhood development to applied ethics. Evaluators wrote there were too many of these niche certificate programs and little evidence of student demand. Non-academic programs were also evaluated. Those marked for further review or reduction include the literary journal, the Alaska Quarterly Review; the Alaska Moving Image Preservation Society; the Interlibrary Loan Department; cheerleading; and the intramural sports program. Vice Chancellor Bill Spindle and Provost Elisha “Bear” Baker said in the email to faculty and staff that the rankings shouldn’t be interpreted as a score or grade, but rather as a reflection of the program’s “alignment with our mission.” The programs that fell in the bottom two categories will be reviewed over the next five months or so by the chancellor’s cabinet before it makes final deletion decisions by winter.

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Around the World Iraq’s prime minister seems increasingly isolated; urges military not to meddle in politics BAGHDAD — His days in power in Iraq appear increasingly numbered. World leaders, including his biggest ally, Iran, hail the nomination of the man who would be his successor. There’s seemingly little left for Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki to cling to, beyond the support of party stalwarts and high-ranking loyalists in the military. Al-Maliki looked even more isolated Tuesday, a day after Iraq’s president appointed Haider al-Abadi as prime minister-designate to form a caretaker government — a move seen as a major step toward breaking the political deadlock that has paralyzed the country since April elections. It also comes after Islamic extremists have swept across northern Iraq, prompting the U.S. to launch airstrikes and directly arm Kurds who are battling the militants. Despite the backing he enjoys among the top military brass, al-Maliki told the Iraqi army Tuesday to keep out of politics and focus on protecting the nation. Al-Maliki, who has been in power for eight years, insists he should keep his post as prime minister of the Shiite-led government for a third term because his bloc won the most seats in the assembly, even though he has lost some support with the main coalition of Shiite parties.

Ebola survivor shunned by boyfriend, even school CONAKRY, Guinea — The medical school professors no longer want Kadiatou Fanta in the classroom. Her boyfriend has broken up with her. Each day the 26-year-old eats alone and sleeps alone. Even her own family members are afraid to touch her months after she survived Ebola. Long gone are the days when she was vomiting blood and wracked by fever. And even with a certificate of health declaring her as having recovered, she says it’s still as though “Ebola survivor” is burned on her flesh. “Ebola has ruined my life even though I am cured,” she says. “No one wants to spend a minute in my company for fear of being contaminated.” The Ebola virus is only transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids of the sick, such as blood, saliva, urine, sweat or semen. When the first cases emerged in Guinea back in March, no one had ever confronted such a virulent and gruesome disease in this corner of Africa. The current outbreak now has killed more than 1,000 people, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organization. The fatality rate in previous Ebola outbreaks has been up to 90 percent, though health officials say this time up to half of victims are surviving.

Rev. Sharpton urges peaceful protests, says police must identify cop who shot teen FERGUSON, Mo. — Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton pressed police Tuesday to release the name of the officer who fatally shot an unarmed teenager in suburban St. Louis, but he also pleaded for calm after two nights of violent protests. The officer was placed on administrative leave Saturday after fatally shooting 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, where the case has stoked racial tension, rallies and a night of looting. Police say death threats prompted them to withhold the officer’s name. — The Associated Press

Nation Robin Williams hanged himself By PAUL ELIAS Associated Press

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Authorities on Tuesday detailed how Robin Williams’ took his life, saying the actor and comedian hanged himself with a belt in a bedroom of his San Francisco Bay Area home. Marin County Sheriff’s Lt. Keith Boyd said Williams was last seen alive by his wife Sunday night when she went to bed. She woke up the next morning and left, thinking he was still asleep elsewhere in the home. Shortly after that, Williams’ personal assistant came to the Tiburon home and became concerned when Williams failed to respond to knocks at a door. The assistant found the 63-yearold actor clothed and dead in a bedroom. Boyd said all evidence indicates Williams, star of “Good Will Hunting,” ‘’Mrs. Doubtfire,” ‘’Good Morning, Vietnam” and dozens of other films, committed suicide by hanging himself. But he said a final ruling will be made once toxicology reports and interviews with witnesses are complete. The condition of the body indicated Williams had been dead for at least a few hours, Boyd said. Williams also had super-

‘I am deeply saddened. He was a lovely man who would keep everyone laughing even if he wasn’t feeling good himself.’ — Ricky Gervais, actor and comedian ficial cuts on his wrist, and a pocketknife was found nearby. Williams had been seeking treatment for depression, Boyd said. He would not say whether the actor left a suicide note. “We still have people we want to speak with so there is some information we’re going to withhold,” Boyd said. “We’re not discussing the note or a note at this point as the investigation is ongoing.” The Oscar-winning actor for years dealt with bouts of substance abuse and depression and referenced his struggles in his comedy routines. Just last month, Williams announced he was returning to a 12-step treatment program. The circumstances of the death — Williams cutting and then hanging himself at home — do not help explain what motivated him, suicide experts said. Understanding that would require a detailed “psychological autopsy” that includes the review of medical and other re-

cords, and interviews with family and friends. These experts stressed that suicide rarely is triggered by a single factor, such as depression or substance abuse. Typically there are at least two such influences, often compounded by acute stress, such as from financial hardship or troubled personal relationships. “We know from decades of research that there are numerous factors that contribute to suicide risk,” said Michelle Cornette, executive director of the American Association of Suicidology. Word that the actor had killed himself left neighbors in Tiburon stunned and sparked an outpouring of praise among his Hollywood colleagues. Williams had lived in the quiet, waterfront neighborhood for eight years, according to neighbors. Noreen Nieder said Williams was a friendly neighbor who always said hello and engaged in small talk. Nieder said

she wasn’t close to Williams and his family, but she still felt comfortable enough to approach him and ask him about his latest stint in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. “He was very open about it,” Nieder said. “He told me he was doing well.” Makeshift memorials of flowers and notes popped up around the country including on his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at his Tiburon home and outside the house where the ‘80s sitcom “Mork &Mindy” was set in Boulder, Colorado. People also gathered to remember Williams at a bench in Boston’s Public Garden where he filmed a scene for “Good Will Hunting.” Ben Affleck, a co-star and co-writer on that movie, was among the legions of friends and fans who shared tributes online. “Robin had a ton of love & did so much for so many,” Affleck tweeted. “He made Matt & my dreams come true. What do you owe a guy who does that? Everything.” Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais wrote: “I am deeply saddened. He was a lovely man who would keep everyone laughing even if he wasn’t feeling good himself.”

Iraq isn’t Syria: Congress on board By BRADLEY KLAPPER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Little of the impassioned debate that fractured lawmakers last year over possible military intervention in Syria is happening now as American war planes strike extremist targets in Iraq. Almost a week into the Obama administration’s emergency action in northern Iraq, the campaign is attracting surprisingly broad bipartisan support. Republicans have issued several I-told-you-so statements and called for stronger action, and dovish Democrats say they’re concerned about slipping into a new war. But outright opposition has been muted. “The need to move quickly

to prevent further loss of life of men, women and children is not in dispute,” said Rep. Scott Rigell, R-Va., expressing the view on Iraq of many in both parties. A year earlier, Rigell wrote a letter to President Barack Obama demanding that the White House seek congressional approval before ordering an attack on Syria, collecting the signature of more than 100 of his fellow House members. Obama’s goals are more defined this time. Last summer he wanted to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government for using chemical weapons, hoping to deter repeat attacks and, at the prodding of Senate hawks, reverse the country’s civil war. With weak support at home and

abroad, Obama requested authorization from Congress. Lawmakers returned early from a recess full of town hall meetings where they heard little support for action. Facing defeat in the House and Senate, the administration ultimately opted for Russian-supported mediation and Assad relinquishing his chemical arsenal. Several elements worked against Obama back then. Americans felt little responsibility for Syria, a country the United States has shunned for decades. Even without committing ground troops, U.S. airstrikes would have meant taking on a Syrian military with formidable air defense capabilities. The effort also could have helped anti-Assad groups with

questionable motives, including the Sunni militants who’ve since named themselves the Islamic State and invaded Iraq, prompting that country’s civil war. Iraq’s crisis is in some ways more urgent, though still far less deadly than the three-year fight in neighboring Syria that has killed 170,000 people. Obama says he’s acting to protect thousands of American personnel in Iraq and avert a possible genocide of minority groups. In a place where the U.S. spent hundreds of billions of dollars and lost almost 4,500 lives trying to secure, the fact that hundreds of thousands of Christians are at risk reinforces an American sense of responsibility.

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House campaign groups start $75M ad push By PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Starting a $75 million national advertising blitz, both parties’ House campaign arms on Tuesday began running television spots that are not expected to relent before November’s elections. In New York and New Jersey, the Democratic Congressional Committee began spending $2.3 million on ads in districts represented by Republicans. In Florida, the National Republican Congressional Committee started what will be a $1.7 million campaign to defend Rep. Steve Southerland, who risks being voted out of Congress after two terms. The early spending is only expected to escalate as voters start paying closer attention to elections. Democrats face a steep climb in their bid to oust House Republicans from their majority. Despite long odds, donors have helped Democrats outraise the National Republican Congressional Committee in 16 of the last 18 months and build a mountain of campaign cash to spend on ads against Republicans. Democrats’ campaign arm has asked television stations to set aside $44 million in ad time. Republicans’ have booked more than $30 million. Both

numbers are likely to change as strategists add or nix districts as they become more competitive or slip from reach. The tone of the first committee ads, of course, was decidedly negative. “Michael Grimm. Can you believe this guy?” asks the Democrats’ ad against the twoterm incumbent Republican facing criminal charges. The 30-second ads are expected to stay on New York City cable stations through Oct. 13, at a cost of almost $1 million. As black-and-white video of Grimm plays, audio from news reports about his criminal troubles play in the background. “The Republican has been indicted by the feds,” NBC anchor Brian Williams says in the ad. Grimm is accused of evading taxes and hiding more than $1 million in sales and wages from a small Manhattan restaurant. He has been indicted on 20 criminal counts. The Staten Island lawmaker and former FBI agent has pleaded not guilty. He says he’s the target of a political smear campaign aimed at driving him out of office. National Republicans have largely conceded the seat to Democrats. The National Republican Congressional Committee has not booked airtime to defend Grimm and was silent

on Tuesday’s anti-Grimm ad. By contrast, the NRCC called Democrats’ ad against its nominee in south-central New Jersey “despicable and slanderous.” Republican Rep. Jon Runyan, a former professional football player, declined to seek a third term in the House. His exit sets up one of just a handful of truly competitive races in the country. Burlington County official Aimee Belgard is one of national Democrats’ favorite candidates, and the DCCC is spending $1.3 million on ads through Election Day. The DCCC never

mentions Belgard’s name in the first 30-second ad and instead focuses its criticism on the Republican nominee, Tom MacArthur, and his time running a division of insurance giant AIG. “MacArthur ran an insurance company accused of cheating hurricane and wildfire victims,” the narrator said. “In Congress, MacArthur wants to help insurance companies jack up rates and deny people coverage.” The accusations about hurricane insurance are particular tough along the New Jersey coastline, which is still recovering from 2012’s Hurricane

Sandy. But MacArthur stepped down as chairman and CEO of York Risk Services Group in 2010 and had nothing to do with Hurricane Sandy claims. Republicans have booked almost $2 million in the Philadelphia media market, which reaches into the New Jersey congressional district. There are three competitive House races in that market and some of the ads are set to help MacArthur. In Florida, Republicans began their own 30-second ads criticizing Gwen Graham, Democrats’ nominee to face Southerland and the daughter

of former Sen. Bob Graham. Voters in that ad say Graham would not repeal Democrats’ health care law, which they call “Obamacare,” and would back Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi. “Gwen Graham talks about the north Florida way,” one voter says. “She sure acts the D.C. way,” another adds. Republicans are expected to hold onto their House majority after November’s elections in large part to congressional redistricting that left few districts competitive. Republicans hold 234 seats and Democrats have 199. There are two vacancies.

Clinton making amends with Obama By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press

EDGARTOWN, Mass. — After distancing herself from some of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called her ex-boss Tuesday to try to smooth things over and planned on “hugging it out” in person at an upcoming get-together. Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill said Clinton told Obama by phone that nothing she said in a magazine interview was an attempt to attack him or his leadership. The call came on the eve of a party on Martha’s Vineyard that Clinton and Obama planned to attend.

Clinton’s assessments of Obama’s foreign policy to The Atlantic came at a sensitive time for both her and Obama. She is preparing for a possible second try for the presidency and he is grappling with how far to involve the United States in explosive disputes in Ukraine, Syria, Gaza, Iraq and elsewhere. Clinton, who carried out Obama’s diplomacy in his first term, described a different approach she would take in places like Syria and the Mideast. And she rebuked Obama’s cautious approach to global crises. “Great nations need organizing principles, and ‘don’t do stupid stuff’ is not an organizing principle,” she said in a

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weekend magazine interview, referring to a version of the phrase Obama and his advisers have used privately to describe his approach to foreign policy. Merrill said Clinton continued to share Obama’s “deep commitment to smart and principled foreign policy,” has touted his achievements and was honored to be part of his team, despite some differences. “Some are now choosing to hype those differences but they do not eclipse their broad agreement on most issues,” Merrill said in a written statement. “Like any two friends who have to deal with the public eye, she looks forward to hugging it out when they see each other tomorrow night.”

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Israel targeting mosques hurts Gaza By HAMZA HENDAWI Associated Press

NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip — Only the minaret still stands after an Israeli airstrike reduced Gaza’s Al-Qassam Mosque to a heap of concrete, iron rods and dust. Hours after the pre-dawn attack, rescue workers searched in the rubble, residents gathered — and plainclothes Hamas security agents mingled among them. Also known as the Grand Mosque, it was one of 63 that Israel has destroyed in its monthlong war with Hamas, according to Palestinian officials. The reason, Israel says, is that Hamas is using mosques to stockpile weapons and rocket launchers, and to hide tunnels used to infiltrate into Israel and carry out attacks. Gaza’s Hamas rulers deny the accusation, saying Israel is waging a war against Islam. On the ground, many Gazans react the same, saying Israel is attacking their faith. In its determination to go af-

ter what it says are militant arsenals, Israel is throwing aside any reluctance it had in the past to hit religious sites for fear of a diplomatic backlash. In Israel’s week-long 2012 air campaign in Gaza, not a single mosque was hit. In the three-week 2008-2009 war with Hamas, Israel shelled 17 mosques and toppled 20 minarets, saying they were used as Hamas military antennas. During recent visits by The Associated Press to a half-dozen Gaza mosques destroyed by Israeli strikes, residents categorically denied they were used by Hamas as hideouts for its fighters or as storage places for its hardware. “None, absolutely none,” or “I never saw members of the resistance anywhere here” were the most common responses to queries about whether the militants used them for military purposes. And, indeed, most of the targeted mosques did double as social, education and health centers for residents, offering them medical care, classes to

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In this Saturday photo, a Palestinian boy stands in front of the Hamza Ibn Abdul-Mutaleb Mosque that was destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza City.

memorize the Quran and eradicate illiteracy, as well as sports events like soccer and table tennis tournaments. Still, in a string of recent conflicts in the region, including the ongoing Syrian civil war and the 2003-2011 Iraq war, militants routinely stored weapons in mosques as Israel accuses Hamas of doing — the

houses of worship serving as a deterrent to the enemy, since targeting them could create a public relations disaster. In this war, Israel’s military says that Hamas has used mosques to stockpile weapons and rocket launchers, to hide tunnel access shafts and lookout posts, and to hold military strategy sessions. It says that

of the more than 3,000 rockets Hamas fired at Israel during the war, 600 were launched from civilian facilities, including 160 from mosques. It has also posted video clips on social media sites that it says show Israeli troops uncovering weapons caches inside mosques. “Terror organizations in the Gaza Strip, led by Hamas, cruelly abused mosques and humanitarian facilities by using them for terror activities,” the Israeli military said in a statement emailed to the AP. “It was Hamas that intentionally chose to establish its offensive capabilities within these premises, rendering them a legitimate target.” Israeli counterterrorism expert Jonathan Fighel agreed. “Cynically, they are using those places in order, first of all, to feel immune that they will not be targeted,” said Fighel of the International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism, an independent think tank. “And then if the place is targeted, they can scream and shout and say that the attacking side was violating the sanctity

of worship.” Mosques have traditionally been a key part of Hamas’ infrastructure, serving as centers for recruiting, training and nurturing future fighters, and their destruction would certainly have negative repercussions for the militant movement in the future. “They want to undermine our faith and resolve, which are the foundations of jihad,” said Yahya Abu Siyam, a bearded primary school teacher, as he sat with other worshippers inside the ruins of the Farouq Mosque in the southern town of Rafah, targeted in a July 22 airstrike that also damaged several homes. Standing atop the ruins of the Al-Qassam Mosque in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Abu Bilal Darwish, the director of Islamic Endowments for central Gaza, echoed the same argument. “This is aggression against Islam,” he declared. “The occupiers realize that our mosques raise men and people who desire martyrdom for the sake of God.”

Syrian Kurdish fighters rescue stranded Yazidis By DIAA HADID and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press

MALIKIYA, Syria — In a dusty camp here, Iraqi refugees have new heroes: Syrian Kurdish fighters who battled militants to carve out an escape route for tens of thousands trapped on a mountaintop. While the U.S. and Iraqi militaries struggle to aid the starving members of Iraq’s Yazidi minority with supply drops from the air, the Syrian Kurds took it on themselves to rescue them. The move underlined how they — like Iraqi Kurds — are using the region’s conflicts to establish their own rule. For the past few days, fighters have been rescuing Yazidis from the mountain, transporting them into Syrian territory to give them first aid, food and water, and returning some to Iraq via a pontoon bridge. The Yazidis, a Kurdishspeaking minority who follow an ancient Mesopotamian faith, started to flee to the Sinjar mountain chain on Aug. 2, when militants from the extremist Islamic State group

took over their nearby villages. The militants see them as heretics worthy of death. “The (Kurdish fighters) opened a path for us. If they had not, we would still be stranded on the mountain,” said Ismail Rashu, 22, in the Newroz camp in the Syrian Kurdish town of Malikiya some 20 miles (30 kilometers) from the Iraqi border. Families had filled the battered, dusty tents here and new arrivals sat in the shade of rocks, sleeping on blue plastic sheets. Camp officials estimated that at least 2,000 families sought shelter there on Sunday evening. Nearby, an exhausted woman rocked a baby to sleep. Another sobbed that she abandoned her elderly uncle in their village of Zouraba; he was too weak to walk, too heavy to carry. Many said they hadn’t eaten for days on the mountain; their lips were cracked from de-

hydration and heat, their feet swollen and blackened from walking. Some elderly, disabled and young children were left behind. Others were still walking to where Syrian Kurds were rescuing them, they said. “We are thankful, from our heads to the sky, to the last day on earth,” said Naji Hassan, a Yazidi at the Tigris river border crossing, where thousands of rescued Yazidis were heading back into Iraq on Sunday. The U.N. estimated around 50,000 Yazidis fled to the mountain. But by Sunday, Kurdish officials said at least 45,000 had crossed through the safe passage, leaving thousands more behind and suggesting the number of stranded was higher.

Syrian Kurds have carved out effective self-rule in the northeastern corner of Syria where they make up the majority. But while members of the ethnic group in both Iraq and Syria pursue their destiny, the two communities are divided by political splits. Iraq’s Kurds, who have managed a self-rule territory for over two decades, are dominated by factions that have built up strong ties with neighboring Turkey. Syria’s Kurds, however, are closer to longtime Turkish Kurdish rebels and until the 2011 uprising against President Bashar Assad were firmly under his control. Syrian Kurdish officials said soon after Yazidis fled their vil-

lages, they began fighting to create a safe passage. They clashed with Islamic State fighters upon entering Iraq, losing at least 9 fighters, but by Aug. 7 had secured a safe valley passage, cramming Yazidis into jeeps, trucks and cars to bring them some 25 miles (40 kilometers) away. Some of the ill were even rushed to hospital. “We answered their cries for help. They were in danger and we opened a safe passage for them into safety,” said military official Omar Ali. “We saw that we had to help them and protect them; they are Kurds and part of our nation.” In saving Yazidis, Syrian Kurds were also demonstrating their own ambitions for inde-

pendence as Syria’s civil war rages on. They announced their autonomous area of Rojava in January, and rule several far northeastern Kurdish areas of Syria. Government forces stationed in the area were redeployed over two years ago to battle rebels seeking Assad’s overthrow, Syrian Kurdish officials said. But in entering Iraq, the Syrian fighters are also challenging their Iraqi Kurdish rivals. They say they entered after the Iraqi Kurdish fighting force, called the peshmerga, fled Yazidi villages after short battles with Islamic militants. The peshmerga say they were outgunned by the militants.

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Russian aid can enter with Red Cross By PETER LEONARD, and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press

MOSCOW — With a theatrical flourish, Russia on Tuesday dispatched hundreds of trucks covered in white tarps and sprinkled with holy water on a mission to deliver aid to a desperate rebel-held zone in eastern Ukraine. The televised sight of the miles-long convoy sparked a show of indignation from the government in Kiev, which insisted any aid must be delivered by the international Red Cross. Ukraine and the West have openly expressed its concern that Moscow intends to use the cover of a humanitarian operation to embark on a military incursion in support of proRussian separatists. Amid those anxieties, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday was set to travel to Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula Russia annexed in March, where he was to preside over a meeting involving the entire Russian Cabinet and most members of the lower house of parliament. Putin so far has resisted calls from both pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine and nationalists at home to send Russian troops to back the mutiny, a move that would be certain to trigger devastating Western sanctions. But

dispatching the convoy sent a powerful visual symbol helping the Kremlin counter criticism from the nationalists who accuse Putin of betrayal. The convoy provoked controversy as soon as it started moving early Tuesday from the outskirts of Moscow on its long voyage toward the Ukrainian border. Officials with both the International Committee of the Red Cross and Ukraine’s government said they had no information about what the trucks were carrying or where they were headed. A Ukrainian security spokesman said the convoy of whitecanvased vehicles was being managed by the Russian army and could not as a result be allowed into the country. Moscow has rejected the claim, saying that the convoy is organized by the Emergencies Ministry, a non-military agency dealing with humanitarian relief tasks. The government in Kiev said the Russian trucks could unload their contents at the border and transfer the aid to vehicles leased by the ICRC. U.S. State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf said talks are under way for Russia to deliver the aid to the Ukrainian border where it would be transferred to the custody of the ICRC. She said the U.S. has received

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In this image taken from video a convoy of white trucks with humanitarian aid leaves Alabino, outside Moscow Tuesday. The convoy of 280 Russian trucks headed for eastern Ukraine early Tuesday, one day after agreement was reached on an international humanitarian relief mission.

confirmation from Ukraine that it is ready to facilitate the arrival of the aid and arrange for its delivery to Luhansk as long as certain conditions were met. Such conditions included that the aid passes appropriate customs clearances, that the ICRC takes custody and responsibility for the delivery in Ukraine, that the Russian-backed separatists allow safe access for the delivery and that the shipments are received at a border crossing point controlled by the Ukrainian government in the Kharkiv region. At least 100 kilometers (60 miles) of the long border

between the two neighbors is currently in rebel hands. The U.S. supports the Ukrainian proposal, Harf said. Russian authorities said the trucks were loaded with nearly 2,000 metric tons of cargo from baby food to portable generators. Television images showed a Russian Orthodox priest sprinkling holy water on the trucks, some of which bore a red cross, before they departed. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia has bowed to Ukrainian demands that the convoy should enter its territory through a checkpoint des-

ignated by Kiev, that Ukrainian number plates be put on trucks there and that Ukrainian representatives should be put on board the trucks alongside Red Cross staff. However, he said that the idea to unload the trucks on the border and put the cargo on chartered vehicles had come under discussion, but had been rejected for cost reasons. Valeriy Chaly, the deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential administration, said a suitable transfer point could be between Russia’s Belgorod region and Kharkiv, which has been spared the major unrest seen farther south. Chaly said that any attempt to take humanitarian goods into Ukraine without proper authorization would be viewed as an attack Ukraine has stressed that the effort to alleviate hardship in the conflict-wracked Luhansk region should be seen as an international undertaking. Officials in Kiev have said Russia’s involvement in the humanitarian mission is required to ensure cooperation from separatist rebel forces, who have consistently expressed their allegiance to Moscow. French President Francois Hollande discussed the aid delivery Tuesday with Putin, saying “he emphasized the strong fears evoked by a unilateral Russian mission in Ukrainian

territory.” Hollande told Putin that any mission must be multilateral and have the agreement of the ICRC and Ukraine, according to a statement in Paris. NATO was following the situation closely, spokeswoman Oana Lungescu said. “Without the formal, express consent and authorization of the Ukrainian government, any humanitarian intervention would be unacceptable and illegal,” she said. The Western alliance also expressed concern about the possibility of a Russian military operation. “What we see is thousands of combat-ready troops from Russia being close to the Ukrainian border,” NATO spokeswoman Carmen Romero said. “There could be a risk of further intervention.” The fighting between proRussia separatists and Ukrainian government has scarred Luhansk, the region’s rebelheld capital, which had a prewar population of 420,000. On Tuesday, authorities said the city’s 250,000 remaining residents have had no electricity or water supplies for 10 days. “Luhansk is under a de facto blockade: The city continues to be destroyed, and the delivery of foodstuffs, medicine and fuel has been interrupted,” the city council said.

Egypt presents proposal to end war in Gaza By MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH Associated Press

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CAIRO — Egypt presented a proposed cease-fire to Israel and Hamas aimed at ending the monthlong war, Palestinian officials said early Wednesday after negotiators huddled for a second day of Egyptian-mediated talks meant to resolve the crisis and bring relief to the embattled Gaza Strip. Palestinian officials told The Associated Press early Wednesday morning that Egypt’s proposal calls for easing parts of the Israeli blockade of Gaza, bringing some relief to the territory. But it leaves the key areas of disagreement, including the Islamic militant group Hamas’ demand for a full lifting of the blockade and Israeli calls for Hamas to disarm, to later negotiations. If the sides accept the proposal it would have a significant impact on Palestinians in Gaza as it would improve the movement of individuals and merchandise to the West Bank, the officials said. Gaza exports and other businesses have been

hit hard by restrictions imposed on the territory by Israel and Egypt after Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007. One of the Palestinian officials who spoke to AP said that according to the Egyptian proposal the blockade would be gradually eased. He said it would stipulate that Israel would end airstrikes on militants, and a 500-meter (547yard) buffer zone next to the Gaza and Israel frontier would be reduced over time, he said. The Israeli and Palestinian negotiating teams retired after 10 hours of discussions and will resume the talks later Wednesday, about 12 hours before the current cease-fire is set to expire at midnight, the officials said. It was not immediately clear if either side would accept the deal. The Palestinian officials

spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the negotiations with the media. The negotiations took place after a three-day truce brokered by Egypt took effect Monday. A similar truce collapsed last Friday after Gaza militants quickly resumed rocket fire with its expiration. The monthlong Gaza war has killed more than 1,900 Palestinians, the majority of them civilians, Palestinian and U.N. officials say. In Israel, 67 people have been killed, all but three of them soldiers. Hamas is demanding an end to an Israel-Egyptian blockade that has ravaged Gaza’s econo-

my. Israel says the blockade is needed to keep Hamas, which fired thousands of rockets into Israel during the war, from smuggling weapons. Israel is seeking guarantees that it disarm. With the truce set to expire, Egypt pressed the sides hard to reach a deal. “The talks are difficult but serious,” Moussa Abu Marzouk, head of the Hamas delegation, wrote on his Facebook page. “The delegation needs to achieve the hopes of the people.” Hamas, shunned by the international community as a terrorist organization, seized control of Gaza from internationally backed Palestinian President

Mahmoud Abbas in 2007. Any deal will almost certainly include an increased role by Abbas. The Palestinian leader recently formed a unity government backed by Hamas, ostensibly putting him in charge of Gaza. But in reality, Hamas, with its thousands of fighters and arsenal of rockets, remains the real power. Another member of the Palestinian delegation reported some progress, saying Israel had offered a number of gestures aimed at improving life for Gaza’s 1.8 million residents. They included an increase in the number of trucks permitted to deliver goods into the territory from Israel each

day, and the transfer of funds by Abbas’ Palestinian Authority to Hamas-affiliated government employees in Gaza. The cash-strapped Hamas has been unable to pay the salaries of its employees for months. Also included in the purported Israeli package, the official said, was an eventual quadrupling — to 12 miles (19 kilometers) — of the sea area in which Gaza fishing vessels are permitted to operate. But the official said Israel was linking progress on the Palestinians’ biggest demands — to reopen the territory’s sea and airport — to Hamas disarming. The group has rejected this demand.

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Sports

Ballmer officially buys Clippers for $2B BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Clippers moved on from months of ugliness Tuesday, with Steve Ballmer officially becoming the team’s new owner in a record $2 billion sale that ousted Donald Sterling as the NBA’s longesttenured owner. Sterling bought the team in 1981 for $12 million and presided over decades of losing seasons before engaging in a fierce legal battle with his estranged wife to hold on to his most prized asset. The team said the sale closed after a Los Angeles court confirmed the authority of Shelly Sterling, on behalf of the Sterling Family Trust, to sell the franchise to the former Microsoft CEO.

The NBA Board of Governors had previously approved the sale. “Really excited — in a pretty hardcore way — to continue the path to making the Clippers a better and better basketball team, and a better and better citizen of the Los Angeles community,” Ballmer told The Associated Press in a phone interview. The bizarre drama began in April when a recording surfaced of Donald Sterling scolding his girlfriend for bringing black men to Clippers games. The audio spurred the NBA to ban Sterling for life and fine him $2.5 million. Sterling was apologetic after the audio recording went viral, but his mea culpa backfired when he criticized Lakers great Magic Johnson, who had been photographed with Sterling’s girlfriend, as a bad role model for kids

because he had HIV. The 80-year-old real estate mogul was roundly condemned from locker rooms to the Oval Office, where President Barack Obama called Sterling’s remarks “incredibly offensive racist statements.” With the NBA threatening to seize the team and auction it, Sterling initially gave his wife of 58 years permission to negotiate a sale but then refused to sign the Ballmer deal. He said he would sue the league instead and then revoked the trust, which his lawyers said effectively killed the deal. Shelly Sterling removed Donald as a trustee after doctors found he had symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Adam Streisand, Ballmer’s attorney, said Tuesday that Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas signed the order authorizing the sale even if Donald Sterling’s attorneys filed an appeal.

He said even if Donald Sterling seeks an emergency order directing the judge to vacate his order, the attorney is confident an appellate court would agree that Levanas made the correct decision. Donald Sterling’s attorneys weren’t immediately available to comment. The sale ends some troubling concerns that had surrounded the team in recent months. Doc Rivers would possibly have quit as coach if Sterling remained the owner, interim CEO Richard Parsons had testified. All-Star point guard Chris Paul, who also is president of the Players Association, might have sat out and convinced other players to join him. Sponsors who already started to flee after the Donald Sterling recording was released might have stayed away for good.

None of that appears to be a problem with Ballmer taking over what could be a powerhouse team next season. By agreeing to the record purchase price, he’s already proven he’s willing to spend in contrast to the famously frugal Sterling, long regarded as the worst owner in the NBA. “The topic of conversation with Doc earlier was to focus in on what does it take and how can I help support him in achieving our mutual mission and in a pretty intense way continue to improve, be tenacious,” Ballmer said. “If we do all that, good things will come our way.” Ballmer was nearly an NBA owner last year before owners chose to keep the Kings in Sacramento, rather than allow them to be sold to a group that included Ballmer and moved to Seattle.

Stewart not out of trouble yet JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

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Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Darwin Barney (30) is shown against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Tuesday in Atlanta.

Dodgers win again over Braves

Atlanta’s struggles put the team with two wins in last 10 contests The Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Haren pitched six solid innings and sparked the go-ahead rally with a single, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to another win over the skidding Atlanta Braves, 4-2 on Tuesday night. Haren (10-9) allowed a fourth-inning homer to B.J. Upton that put the Braves up 2-1, but the light-hitting pitcher came through with a one-out single to right in the

fifth. Carl Crawford followed with a double, and Haren scored the tying run on Yasiel Puig’s grounder to third. Matt Kemp hit a little blooper to right that just got over the glove of second baseman Tommy La Stella, bringing home Crawford. That was enough for the Dodgers. Mike Minor (4-8) matched his longest outing of the past month after being skipped

his previous turn in the rotation. The Atlanta lefty went 6 2-3 innings, allowing eight hits and all three Dodgers run. PIRATES 4, TIGERS 2

to improve to 6-1 in his last seven decisions. Travis Snider went 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Pirates. Gaby Sanchez and Ike Davis added RBI doubles and Jordy Mercer chipped in a run-scoring single.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — EdCUBS 3, BREWERS 0 inson Volquez allowed two runs CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie over six innings and the Pirates jumped on the Tigers early in a Kyle Hendricks pitched 7 1-3 innings of six-hit ball in his third victory. Volquez (10-7) struck out five consecutive win, and the Cubs See MLB, page A-11 and walked two against five hits

Tony Stewart could still face criminal charges for running down Kevin Ward Jr. with his sprint car, even if the three-time NASCAR champion didn’t mean to kill Ward, hurt him or even scare him. Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero, who announced on Tuesday that the investigation is continuing, has said that his initial findings have turned up nothing that would indicate criminal intent in the crash at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park. But legal experts agree that does not mean Stewart is in the clear. The NASCAR star could be charged with second-degree manslaughter under New York law if prosecutors believe he “recklessly caused the death of another person,” with negligent homicide another possibility, according to criminal law professor Corey Rayburn Yung of the Kansas University School of Law. “The question over whether someone was reckless is a factual one, and one a prosecutor might let a jury decide,” said Yung, who also posts at the Concurring Opinion blog. Athletes in competition often do things that would get the average person arrested — think two boxers in the ring, or a baserunner sliding into second with his spikes high. But sometimes an act is so far outside the bounds of accepted sporting behavior that it becomes a crime, as former major leaguer Jose Offerman learned when he was charged with felony assault for rushing the mound — swinging a bat — after he was hit by a

pitch in a minor league game. So Stewart would not expect to be charged for the car-oncar bump that sent Ward spinning into the wall. But if, for example, he told police that he saw Ward on the track and tried to shower him with dirt or otherwise send him a message, a first-degree manslaughter charge could be a possibility, Yung said. In a 1949 case that Yung uses in his class, midget car racer Joseph Sostilio was found guilty of manslaughter after he tried to squeeze a four foot-wide vehicle through a two-foot opening at 40 mph, crashing into another car and sending it into the one driven by Stephen D. Bishop. Bishop’s car flipped three times and he was killed. Sostilio’s conviction was upheld on appeal by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Noting that a violent or aggressive act on a football field or in a boxing ring is not necessarily a crime, Justice Henry Tilton Lummus wrote: “In the present case physical contact was not an essential part of the racing of automobiles.” That was a half-century ago, and racing has changed. Trading paint is a part of the sport, and it’s not even uncommon these days for racers to leave their cars to confront rivals after a crash, which Ward appeared to be doing when he was killed. “In sports we tend to allow all sorts of conduct we’d never allow in another circumstance,” Yung said. “But this isn’t a collision. It’s not in that ballpark; it’s something you don’t expect. This is a more complicated scenario. We’re assuming Stewart didn’t mean to do this, and yet a death resulted.”

George making a recovery, likely out for entire season MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Pacers expect Paul George to make a full recovery from the compound fracture in his right leg. They’re just not expecting that to happen this season. On Tuesday, 11 days after George’s gruesome injury in a U.S. national team scrimmage, Larry Bird and Frank Vogel said doctors believe the two-time All-Star can be his old self after a long recovery. What the Pacers don’t know yet

is precisely how long that will be. George underwent surgery Aug. 2 and returned to Indianapolis on Aug. 5. He is now recovering at his home. Vogel said doctors told the team the injury did not involve ligaments, tendons, joints or nerves, some rare good news in what has become a stressful offseason for the Pacers. “It’s bad enough for the franchise, but I feel so bad for Paul because I know how hard he works, how much it meant to him to play for his country,” said Bird, the Pacers’ president of basketball operations. “All he cared

about was trying to get better.” George has not yet spoken publicly about what happened on the play when he attempted to block a shot on a fast break and crashed into a basketball stanchion, snapping his leg. The accident raised questions about whether the support was too close to the court, and generated debate about whether NBA stars are risking too much by representing their country. Bird, a member of the original Dream Team in 1992, said USA Basketball needs to send the best American players to the most competitive

basketball tournaments. What’s next for George is unclear. Neither Bird nor Vogel established a timetable for George’s return. Doctors who have not examined George say a full recovery from this kind of injury could take 12 to 18 months. Bird said the physicians who are treating George have not ruled out a longshot, late-season return, though the Pacers won’t rush George back. “It’s going to be up to our doctors, our medical staff and Paul, but we would never put him in a situation

where he’d be uncomfortable,” Bird said. “If he can play and he’s healthy to play, he’ll play. If our doctors think he’ll play at 60 to 70 percent, we wouldn’t do that.” Vogel said George is now wearing a split, not a hard cast, and is getting around on crutches. He still cannot drive. “He’s in really good spirits,” Vogel said. “He’s frustrated he’s not able to play this year. It’s going to be a tough process recovering from this, but he’s encouraged that a full recovery is expected.”

Scandrick failed drug test linked to mistake in Mexico JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas cornerback Orlando Scandrick blamed his positive drug test that led to a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performanceenhancing drugs on a recreational drug he took in Mexico that he didn’t know contained an amphetamine. Scandrick took the blame for the error Tuesday and apologized to his family, teammates and organization for the mistake that will force him to miss the first month of the season.

“It was just a bad decision,” he said. “I should have never done it. I didn’t do it with the intent of knowing it would test positive. I know we get random tests, but I don’t take anything to enhance my performance. I wasn’t taking anything to enhance my performance.” Scandrick tested positive in April but appealed the penalty. The suspension was upheld Monday and the league officially announced the suspension on Tuesday. Scandrick apologized to his teammates Monday night and said he appreciated the support he got from them.

“We’re here for each other,” Scandrick said. “I just let them know that I was sorry and that if they can learn anything from this, it’s you need to do all the right things even when no one is looking or you don’t think anyone is looking.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones praised Scandrick for the way he owned up to the mistake and said he will be welcomed back after the suspension. “The most important thing to him is letting us all down and he recognizes that,” Jones said. “As a person, he’s one of the best people we’ve had on the Dallas Cowboys. He made C

a mistake.” Scandrick’s agent, Ron Slavin, says he believes that if testing for human growth hormone was in place that Scandrick would have been subjected to the substance abuse policy and been warned instead of receiving a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. “More than 80 missed games, millions of dollars in fines and bonus repayments have been issued because the NFLPA and NFL cannot come to an agreement,” Slavin said in a statement. “The only people who are losing in this standoff

tackler Danny Trevathan is out six to eight weeks after fracturing his left knee during a particularly intense padded practice Tuesday. The Broncos said their weakside linebacker has what’s called a medial tibial impaction fracture but, fortunately, no torn ligaments. “Well, we were hoping it was a bruise. That would have been the best news,” coach John Fox said after the team’s evening Trevathan out 6 to 8 walk-through. “But obviously, that’s better than ligament damweeks age. Those are out-for-the-seaENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) son types of things. So, at some — Denver Broncos leading point we will get him back.”

are the players and fans.” This is just the latest hit to a defense that allowed the most yards in the NFL last season. Linebacker Sean Lee is out for the season after tearing a left knee ligament in the offseason, defensive end Anthony Spencer is still working his way back from knee surgery and franchise career sack leader DeMarcus Ware was released in March.

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ger and Kendrys Morales hit solo home runs, Dustin Ackley added a key two-out two-run single, and the Mariners moved into a tie for Continued from page A-10 the second AL wild ard with a win over the Blue Jays. cooled off Wily Peralta and the Seattle won for the seventh Brewers. time in eight games to catch DeHendricks (4-1) struck out five troit in the wild-card race. and walked one in his third consecutive win, continuing an impressive opening run for his maASTROS 10, TWINS 4 jor league career. HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Carter homered twice and tied a NATIONALS 7, METS 1 career high with five RBIs to lead the Astros over Minnesota. NEW YORK (AP) — Michael The game was tied in the third Taylor homered in his big league inning when Carter’s two-out, debut, setting off a silly sequence two-run drive to the Crawford to retrieve the souvenir, and the Boxes in left field put Houston up Nationals backed Doug Fister with 3-1. four long shots in a romp over the Mets. Bryce Harper homered early, ATHLETICS 11, ROYALS 3 then Anthony Rendon, Ian DesKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — mond and Taylor connected in the sixth inning as the NL East Jon Lester pitched six strong inleaders won their ninth straight nings and Josh Donaldson homered twice and drove in four runs at Citi Field. as the Athletics beat Kansas City, snapping the Royals’ eight-game MARLINS 3, winning streak. Lester (13-7) has won all three CARDINALS 0 of his start since the A’s acquired MIAMI (AP) — Jarred Cosart him in July 31 trade for All-Star pitched seven innings in a duel outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Lester with Adam Wainwright to earn his struck out nine and allowed three first victory for the Marlins, who runs on six hits and two walks. beat the Cardinalsy. Cosart allowed three hits and one walk to win for the first time WHITE SOX 3, GIANTS 2, since July 7. The victory came in 10 Innings his second start for Miami after SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — being acquired from Houston in a Gordon Beckham hit an RBI single trade for prospects. with two outs in the 10th inning and the White Sox beat the Giants RED SOX 3, REDS 2 after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth. CINCINNATI (AP) — Yoenis One batter after Jordan Danks Cespedes hit a two-run homer in was thrown out trying to score from the eighth inning, lifting the Red third on a fielder’s choice, Beckham Sox to a win over the Reds. hit an 0-1 pitch from San Francisco One pitch after ducking away reliever Santiago Casilla (1-2) past from Jonathan Broxton’s high-and- shortstop Brandon Crawford into inside fastball, Cespedes launched left field. Sierra, who entered the a no-doubt, 433-foot drive to cen- game as a late defensive replaceter field with two outs and Brock ment, scored easily. Holt on second base to give Boston back-to-back victories for the first time since a five-game winning ANGELS 7, PHILLIES 2 streak from July 13-20. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kole Calhoun homered and had RANGERS 3, RAYS 2, an RBI single during a seven-run sixth inning, and the Angels’ strug14 Innings gling offense rebounded for a vicARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — tory over the Phillies. Carlos Ramos walked Adam Rosales with two outs in the 14th inning PADRES 4, ROCKIES 1 to force in the winning run and the Rangers beat Tampa Bay. SAN DIEGO (AP) — OdriRamos (2-5), the Rays’ seventh samer Despaigne pitched five-hit pitcher, walked Rosales on four pitches, allowing pinch-running ball for seven innings, leading the Padres to a win over the Rockies pitcher Nick Martinez to score. for their fourth straight win. Despaigne (3-3) struck out M eight and walked two for San MARINERS 6, Diego, which has won 10 of 13. BLUE JAYS 3 K Chris Nelson drove in two runs in SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Sea- the eighth inning for the Padres.

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Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 2 Arizona at Cleveland, ppd., rain N.Y.Yankees at Baltimore, ppd., rain Boston 3, Cincinnati 2 Texas 3, Tampa Bay 2, 14 innings Houston 10, Minnesota 4 Oakland 11, Kansas City 3 L.A. Angels 7, Philadelphia 2 Seattle 6, Toronto 3 ChicagoWhite Sox 3, San Francisco 2, 10 innings Wednesday’s Games Boston (Ranaudo 1-0) at Cincinnati (Leake 9-10), 8:35 a.m. Minnesota (Gibson 10-9) at Houston (Oberholtzer 4-7), 10:10 a.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 6-8) at San Francisco (Peavy 0-3), 11:45 a.m. Arizona (Chafin 0-0) at Cleveland (Bauer 4-7), 12:05 p.m., 1st game Arizona (Nuno 0-3) at Cleveland (Tomlin 5-8), 3:05 p.m., 2nd game N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 2-2) at Baltimore (Tillman 9-5), 3:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Worley 5-1) at Detroit (Farmer 0-0), 3:08 p.m. Tampa Bay (Archer 7-6) at Texas (Mikolas 1-4), 4:05 p.m. Oakland (Kazmir 13-4) at Kansas City (J.Vargas 8-5), 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia (A.Burnett 6-12) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 12-7), 6:05 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 9-11) at Seattle (Iwakuma 10-6), 6:10 p.m.

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East Division W Washington 64 Atlanta 60 Miami 59 New York 57 Philadelphia 53 Central Division Milwaukee 66 Pittsburgh 64 St. Louis 62 Cincinnati 60 Chicago 51 West Division Los Angeles 69 San Francisco 62 San Diego 56 Arizona 51 Colorado 46

nati (Leake 9-10), 8:35 a.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 6-8) at San Francisco (Peavy 0-3), 11:45 a.m. Arizona (Chafin 0-0) at Cleveland (Bauer 4-7), 12:05 p.m., 1st game Colorado (Matzek 2-7) at San Diego (Kennedy 8-10), 2:40 p.m. Arizona (Nuno 0-3) at Cleveland (Tomlin 5-8), 3:05 p.m., 2nd game Pittsburgh (Worley 5-1) at Detroit (Farmer 0-0), 3:08 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 13-5) at Atlanta (E.Santana 11-6), 3:10 p.m. St. Louis (Masterson 1-1) at Miami (Eovaldi 6-6), 3:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 7-5) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 11-9), 3:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 11-6) at Chicago Cubs (Wada 1-1), 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia (A.Burnett 6-12) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 12-7), 6:05 p.m.

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Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE С Suspended Tampa Bay OF Joshua Sale (Charlotte-FSL) 50 games after a second positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League BOSTON RED SOX С Optioned LHP Edwin Escobar to Pawtucket (IL). Recalled RHP Anthony Ranaudo from Pawtucket. CHICAGOWHITESOXСReinstated RHP Matt Lindstrom from the 15day DL. Agreed to terms with OF C.J. Beatty on a minor league contract.

CLEVELAND INDIANS С Sent OF Michael Bourn to Columbus (IL) for a rehab assignment. DETROITTIGERS С Optioned LHP Pat McCoy and RHP Justin Miller toToledo (IL).Released LHP Casey Crosby. Recalled LHPs Blaine Hardy and Robbie Ray from Toledo. Selected the contract of RHP Kevin Whelan from Toledo.Agreed to terms with RHP Shawn Hill on a minor league contract. HOUSTONASTROSСSentOFAlex Presley toTri-City (NYP) for a rehab assignment. LOSANGELESANGELSСAgreedto terms with LHP Danny Miranda on a minor league contract. MINNESOTA TWINS С Traded OF Josh Willingham to Kansas City for RHP Jason Adam. TORONTOBLUEJAYSСSent1BEdwin Encarnacion to Buffalo (IL) for a rehab assignment. Activated 1B Adam Lind off the 15-day DL. National League CINCINNATI REDS С Designated OF Ryan LaMarre for assignment. COLORADO ROCKIES С Sent OF Michael Cuddyer to Tulsa (TL) for a rehab assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Josh Roenicke on a minor league contract. NEW YORK METS С Placed RHP Jacob deGrom on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Friday.Recalled RHP Rafael Montero from Las Vegas (PCL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES С Assigned RHP Sean O’Sullivan outright to Lehigh Valley (IL). PITTSBURGHPIRATESСOptioned RHP Casey Sadler to Indianapolis (IL).Recalled RHP Brandon Cumpton from Indianapolis. SAN DIEGO PADRES С Placed SS Everth Cabrera on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 10. Recalled OF Jake Goebbert from El Paso (PCL). BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA С Suspended Phoenix F P.J. Tucker three games after pleading guilty to driving while under the extreme influence. Announced the resignation of vice president of events Ski Austin, effective Oct. 3. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS С Announced the sale of the club to Steve Ballmer. MIAMI HEAT С Signed G Reggie Williams. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL С Suspended Dallas CB Orlando Scandrick four games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. CLEVELANDBROWNSСReleased QB Tyler Thigpen and TE Kyle Auffray. Signed QB Rex Grossman. DALLAS COWBOYS С Placed RB Ben Malena on injured reserve. Released P Cody Mandell. DETROIT LIONS С Released WR Quintin Payton. Claimed WR Conner Vernon off waivers from Cincinnati. HOUSTON TEXANS С Released RBs Andre Brown, Tim Cornett and Dennis Johnson. Signed RBs Ronnie Brown and William Powell. Activated NT Louis Nix III from the PUP list. INDIANAPOLISCOLTSСReleased OT Eric Pike. Placed OB Daniel Adongo and Jeris Pendleton on injured reserve. KANSASCITYCHIEFSСPlacedLB Dezman Moses on injured reserve and DB Steve Gregory on the reserve-retired list. Signed DB Jona-

thon Amaya. MIAMI DOLPHINS С Placed QB Pat Devlin on the waived-injured list. Released QB Brock Jensen.Signed QB Brady Quinn and RB Cameron Marshall. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS С Placed TE Richard Quinn on the reserveretired list. NEWYORKJETSСReleasedLBTim Fugger.Signed DB LeQuan Lewis. OAKLAND RAIDERS С Placed DB Jansen Watson on the exempt-left squad list PITTSBURGHSTEELERSСReleased RB Jawan Jamison. ST.LOUISRAMSСPlacedTEMason Brodine on the waived-injured list. Signed TE Brad Smelley. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS С Placed LB Alvin Scioneaux on injured reserve. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS С Placed WR Chuck Jacobs on injured reserve. Activated NT Ian Williams from the PUP list. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS С Placed LB Mike Taylor on injured reserve. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS С Released DB Mark Joyce. HOCKEY National Hockey League EDMONTON OILERS С Signed F Leon Draisaitl to a three-year, entry-level contract. SOCCER Major League Soccer NEW YORK RED BULLS С Traded F Andre Akpan and allocation money to New England for F Saer Sene and an international roster slot. COLLEGE BETHUNE-COOKMAN С Named Laura Watten softball coach. BRADLEY С Named Mark Colston, Robert Crull, Joshua Dreher and Kristen Tetuan trainers. CARSON-NEWMANСNamedKirby Ellis women’s assistant volleyball coach. FELICIAN С Named P.J. Ernst and Alexa Scrivanich women’s assistant volleyball coaches. FRESNO STATE С Announced Thomas Boeh is leaving his position as athletic director to become special assistant to president Joseph Castro. Named Stephen Robertello and Cynthia TenienteMatson interim co-athletic directors. FURMAN С Named Chandler Carver director of social media. HOFSTRA С NamedVincent Giambanco men’s and women’s cross country coach. HOLYCROSSСNamedBrockSheahan men’s assistant ice hockey coach and Reggie McIntyre director of marketing and special events. ILLINOIS С Named Mike Waddell senior associate athletic director for external relations. LINCOLN MEMORIAL С Named Sean Bradke assistant softball coach. NEW MEXICO С NamedAlan Huss assistant men’s basketball coach. NYU С Named Jefferson Baum men’s assistant soccer coach. NORTHALABAMA С Named Eddie McCarter men’s assistant basketball coach. PRESBYTERIANСNamedChelsea Butler assistant softball coach. RANDOLPH-MACONСNamedJay Howell women’s soccer coach. RPI С Named Daryle Weiss offensive coordinator. SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE С Promoted women’s assistant golf coach Kasay Holbrook to head coach.

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Police reports n On July 23 at about 5:00 a.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation near Mile 25 of the Seward Highway in Crown Point. Investigation revealed the operator of the vehicle, John Mitchell Spiers, AKA Mitch Spiers, 28, of Seward, had a suspended license and was required to have an ignition interlock device installed in his vehicle. No ignition interlock device was installed. He was arrested for driving while license suspended and driving in violation of a license limitation and taken to the Seward Jail on $1,000 bail. n On July 23 at 8:44 a.m., the Alaska State Troopers responded to a reported motor vehicle collision at the intersection of North Fork Road and Gillham Court in Anchor Point. Investigation revealed that Larry Herndon, 68, of Homer, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado west on North Fork Road. He activated his turn signal and slowed to turn left. A 1999 Chevrolet truck, driven by Kenneth Rowell, 67, of Nikolaevsk, was traveling west on the North Fork Road behind Herndon. Rowell attempted to pass Herndon as Herndon was turning left, and the vehicles collided. All occupants reported wearing seat belts and were uninjured. Total damage to both vehicles was es-

timated at over $10,000. Rowell was issued a citation for failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision. n On July 22 at about 5:00 p.m., troopers located a motorist who had run out of gas on Bridge Access Road. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Daniel Evans, 18, of Kenai. Further investigation revealed that Evans was operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. He was issued a misdemeanor summons for no valid operator’s license and released on scene. n On July 21, Mark Allen, 45, of Anchorage, was cited by Soldotna Alaska Wildlife Troopers for failing to record his personal use caught salmon on his personal use permit prior to leaving the fishing site. Bail for this offense is $110. n On July 19 at 2:26 p.m., wildlife troopers contacted David Dayton, 34, of Eagle River. Investigation revealed that Dayton had failed to record 34 salmon as required on his personal use permit. Dayton was issued a citation, with bail set at $110 in Kenai District Court. n On July 19 at 3:57 p.m., wildlife troopers contacted Michael Manning, 55, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that Manning had failed to record 16 salmon on his personal use permit as required. Manning was issued a citation, with bail set at

$110 in Kenai District Court. n On July 19 at 4:29 p.m., wildlife troopers contacted Gregory Schmidt, 20, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that Schmidt had failed to log 12 salmon as required on his permit. Schmidt was issued a citation, with bail set at $110 in Kenai District Court. n On July 19 at 5:14 p.m., wildlife troopers contacted James Davis, 64, of Bearsville, NewYork. Investigation revealed that Davis was participating in the personal use fishery without having a valid resident license. He was issued a citation, with bail set at $210 in Kenai District Court. n On July 19 at 9:02 p.m., wildlife troopers contacted Daniel Wyant, 59, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that Wyant had failed to log 19 salmon as required on his personal use permit. Wyant was issued a citation, with bail set at $110 in Kenai District Court. n On July 19 at about 8:30 p.m., wildlife troopers and Alaska State Parks enforcement contacted June Martin, 55, of Anchorage, and Jonathan Gray, 64, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that Martin had made a false statement on her 2014 Alaska fishing license application and had not recorded salmon on her personal use permit. Gray was found to have no valid resident license in his pos-

session. Both people were given multiple warnings for other issues. Total citation amount was $630 in Kenai District Court. n On July 19 at 7:43 p.m., wildlife troopers contacted Joshua Vo, 24, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that Vo had failed to record 40+ salmon on his personal use permit as required. Vo was issued a citation, with bail set at $110 in Kenai District Court. n On July 19 at 8:01 p.m., wildlife troopers contacted Joshua Townsend-Damico, 27, of Kenai. Investigation revealed that Townsend-Damico had failed to log 20+ salmon on his personal use permit as required. Townsend-Damico was issued a citation, with bail set at 110 in Kenai District Court. n On July 19 at about 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to a Soldotna residence for follow-up investigation. At the residence, troopers contacted Edward Parson, 51, of Soldotna, who has an outstanding $750 AST warrant for fourth-degree domestic violence assault, driving while license revoked and no valid operator’s license. Parson was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on the warrant. n On July 18 at 5:56 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received an animal complaint on Forest Glen Street in Nikiski. Troopers responded and identified Bryan Olson, 43, of Nikiski, who had an outstanding arrest warrant.

Olson was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail with 10 days to serve. n On July 15 at about 1:20 p.m., troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision with injuries in a construction zone at Mile 130.5 of the Sterling Highway. A white pickup pulling a trailer, driven by Jeremy Speaker, 23, of Anchorage was southbound, when he failed to stop for flaggers at a construction site, rear-ending a black pickup, driven by Thomas Dearlove, 51, of Soldotna. Ninilchik Emergency Medical Services responded and took Speaker to South Peninsula Hospital, where he was treated and released. Investigation revealed Speaker to be in violation of his probation. Troopers arrested Speaker for violating conditions of probation. Speaker was also cited for due care to avoid a collision. n On July 15 at about 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision with injuries at Mile 18 of North Fork Road in Anchor Point. A gold sedan, driven by Zina Kuzmin, 22, of Anchor Point, had left the roadway and burst into flames after the driver fell asleep. Anchor Point Emergency Medical Services responded and took her and her passenger to the South Peninsula Hospital, where they were treated and released for minor injuries. Both were wearing seat belts at the time of the

collision. n On July 15 at 5:21 p.m., troopers’ dispatch received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report of an intoxicated driver near Mile 4 of the Kenai Spur Highway. Troopers located the vehicle at Mile 89.5 of the Sterling Highway. Investigation revealed that Tyler Snodgrass, 28, of Kenai, was driving under the influence of alcohol. Snodgrass was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial on $500 bail. n On July 14 at 10:45 a.m., troopers responded to a single ATV rollover at Glacier View in Homer. An Arctic Cat ATV was west bound on Glacier View, when the juvenile who was driving the ATV lost control and went into the ditch, causing the ATV to roll on its side and pin the driver under it. Kachemak Emergency Services Area responded and took both the driver and passenger to South Peninsula Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. n On July 16 at about 6:00 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a motorcycle theft. Investigation revealed that a red and white 1999 Honda XR200R, belonging to a 56 year-old male, of Nikiski, had been stolen from a Nikiski residence. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Alaska State Troopers at 262-4453 or Crimestoppers at 283-8477.

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Court reports The following judgments were recently handed down in District Court in Kenai:

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n Jacob Jeffery Garcia, 22, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft - $50-$499, committed Dec. 12. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 55 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Chantz Allan Gillman, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to false information or report to a police officer, committed July 13. He was sentenced to 40 days in jail with 55 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for two years. n Kyle Edward Jack, 40, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed June 29. He was sentenced to 270 days in jail with 210 days suspended, fined $5,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $2,000 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for three years, ordered ignition interlock for 18 months and placed on probation for five years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Marnel Keys, 44, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited, committed April 20. Keys was sentenced to 40 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel, had license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Carol Ann Lane-Johnson, 60, of Ninilchik, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, committed June 25. She was sentenced to 150 days in jail with 130 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $1,467 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for three years and placed on probation for three years. n Joshua M. Ley, 31, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked for limited, committed July 21. He was sentenced to 50 days in jail with 40 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for two years. n Cheyenne M. Maal, 19, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to possession, control or consumption of alcohol by person under age 21, first offense, committed June 15. Maal was ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Timothy V. McGahan, 49, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Jan. 9. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge wit $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Daniel Justin Moak, 28, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating a domestic violence protective order, committed June 15. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended

and placed on probation for one year. n Nora E. Nance, 31, of Anchorage, pleaded no contest to driving while license revoked, committed Oct. 19. She was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for one year. n Freddie Richard Olin, 61, address unknown, pleaded guilty to personal use fishing in closed waters, an infraction committed June 29. he was fined $200 and a $10 court surcharge. n Christopher Lee Payton, 30, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft - $250$749, committed June 28, He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 50 days suspended, fined

$500 with $250 suspended and a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with Fred Meyer store in Soldotna and placed on probation for two years. n Noah Dale Price, 18, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to sixthdegree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed June 28. He was fined $150 and a $50 court surcharge and forfeited items seized. n Raymond Philip Richel, 71, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, committed Aug. 17, 2013. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 25 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 30

days and placed on probation for one year. n Elizabeth M. Segura, 42, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourthdegree assault â&#x20AC;&#x201C; causing fear of injury, committed July 20. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fiend a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victims, ordered to stay off the premises of a specific address and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Blassi K. Shoogukwruk, 32, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited, committed Jan. 1. Shoogukwruk was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, may perform 80 hours

of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Paris A. Silba, 20, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed May 27, 2013. Silba was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Ronald Kent Strand, 64, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to

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driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited, committed July 14. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, may perform 80 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for one year. n Denis Ray Straughn, Jr., 43, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of thirddegree theft, committed June 4. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 320 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victim or the area of Pacific Seafoods allotted to victim, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for three years.

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2010 primary, only to see her win the general election in an historic write-in campaign. Should Miller lose on Tuesday, Republicans are worried he could again mount a third-party bid and effectively hand the election to Begich. Miller has largely denied that’s in his plans. “I don’t think it would be successful,” he said. In the middle is Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell, who has tried to paint Sullivan — born in Ohio, but with roots in the state that date to the 1990s — as an outsider. It’s a potent charge in a state that considers itself a world apart from the rest of the country. He’s also started to echo Miller’s tea party rhetoric against Sullivan. “Dollars don’t vote here in Alaska, people do, and I ask you to remember that we can’t be bought,” Treadwell told the audience at a recent debate in a clear shot at Sullivan’s money. The establishment-tea party divide is magnified in the nation’s geographically largest state, which may be its smallest politically, with fewer than 500,000 people registered to vote. It’s the sort of place where Miller might campaign by waving campaign signs at passing cars with a group of volunteers, as he did Monday, not far from where Sullivan’s daughters and a clutch of Treadwell supporters had just done the same. Miller is still smarting over 2010 and blames the state’s political establishment for his loss to Murkowski. Sullivan and Treadwell both served under Gov. Sean Parnell, and last week were fighting about what it meant when Sullivan called himself an “outsider” in a personal email sent five years ago. Marc Hellenthal, a pollster in Anchorage not working for any of the candidates, said the broadsides are paid for by the first-ever influx of outside cash into Alaska. Both Sullivan and Begich are backed by super PACs that can gobble up airtime in the sparsely populated state, where television and radio airtime is cheap. “This is our most intense primary ever,” he said.

The attacks have driven up negative perceptions of Sullivan and tied Treadwell to deeply conservative stances, such as opposition to abortion in cases of rape or incest, that could haunt him in a race against Begich. Alaska is a notoriously hard state to poll, but analysts think the battle is mainly between Sullivan and Treadwell. Most see Miller as a long-shot — though that also was the rap against him in 2010. Miller said in an interview Monday he has no plans to run as a third-party candidate should he lose the primary, but declined to promise that he would endorse the winner. State GOP chairman Peter Goldberg is confident that despite such bitterness, the party will rally around Tuesday’s winner. “By and large, there will be a single focus,” he said. “Even those who don’t like one candidate or the other, they dislike Mark Begich a lot more.” Yet there are signs Sullivan’s backers in the national party establishment won’t stick around if he’s not the GOP candidate. The Rove-affiliated super PAC American Crossroads, which has run more than $1 million in ads on Sullivan’s behalf and reserved millions in airtime post-primary, pointedly hasn’t committed to backing any other Republican in the general election. Waiting for whoever survives is Begich, who has spent much of the past six months softening up Sullivan with ads attacking him as a carpetbagger. The first-term incumbent narrowly won the 2008 election against Republican Sen. Ted Stevens, who spent most of the campaign fighting corruption charges. Despite Alaska’s partisan record — the state hasn’t voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964 and Begich is the only Democratic statewide office holder — national Democrats are increasingly confident about his chances. “Even though it’s a deep-red state, we’re ahead,” said Justin Barasky, a spokesman for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. “The Republican candidates have been engaged in a pretty messy and ugly primary. They haven’t been as focused on (Begich), they’ve been focused on each other.”

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Liquefied Natural Gas Production Facility in Nikiski. Micciche said his priority would be to control spending and continue to turn around the local economy and create more jobs. He said with 92 percent of state revenue coming from oil and gas production developing jobs around the industry would get the state moving in the right direction. Both were asked how they would vote on Ballot Measure 1, the referendum to repeal Senate Bill 21, the oil and gas production tax. Micciche said to stay competitive with other oil and gas producing states something had to be done and Alaska’s Clear and Equitable Share (ACES) was failing. “The only remaining state that continues to decline is Alaska,” he said. “The reality is I am the person that made the change of the governor’s base tax from 25 to 35 percent. We should give it a chance and if it ends up not being what we need in the future we can make the necessary tweaks. Nobody wants to go back to ACES, including the Democrats.” Treider said he is a strong proponent of the Ballot Measure 1. “I don’t think it makes sense to pump the oil as fast as we can and get less for it,” he said. “The state budget is way out of proportion of where it should be. It is unfair to saddle our children and grandchildren with a monstrous state budget without means to be able to support it. To me, that is the height of

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Nugget Creek and Nugget Falls, the gushing waterfall to the right of the glacier. Main guessed correctly that Lam was probably 2,800 to 3,000 feet up on the mountain in elevation in the upper Nugget Creek valley, based on the vantage point and the subalpine vegetation he could see in the photo.

irresponsibility.” Both had different takes on Ballot Measure 2, the proposed legalization of marijuana. Micciche said it is an easy choice to vote no because he cannot justify responsible drug use to his daughters. He said he couldn’t encourage people smoking marijuana wherever they want when he is working on making Alaska a smokefree workplace. “Those that have challenges with motivation, I don’t believe making marijuana legal is the right answer,” Micciche said. “The social cost is so much higher than the potential tax revenue.” Treider said he would vote yes because he believes marijuana is far less harmful than alcohol. He said he smoked pot one time in the last 30 years and didn’t enjoy the experience, but doesn’t agree with how it is criminalized. “The most harmful drug in our culture is alcohol and has destroyed more lives than marijuana ever will,” he said. Micciche and Treider did agree on Ballot Measure 3, to increase the Alaska Minimum Wage from $7.75 per hour to $8.75 beginning in January 2015. Treider said a living wage is vital for people who spend their full time in service to make other people’s lives better. “A good job is the best social program there is,” he said. “People receiving a living wage does far more to lift their dignity and feeling of self-worth as people.” Micciche said he is cautious of states like Washington and California that have proposed a minimum wage of $15 per hour because it would make an

entry-level job like working at McDonald’s a career for some people, when people should be motivated to go to school. “I worked at McDonald’s when I was 16 and I was fired for fighting,” he said. “It taught me that’s not what I wanted to do and helped me advance to the next step. I won the fight but lost my job.” As for the ballot initiative on Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, both candidates agreed that certain steps need to be taken to protect the salmon habitat. Micciche referenced how he raised concerns on House Bill 77, aimed to accelerate the water and land use permits. The bill, which passed through the house and was scheduled for the Senate floor, died in the Senate Resource Committee. Treider asked Micciche about earlier comments he made about how could satisfy pro-development interests, as well as fishing and environmental groups with compromises made on HB 77. Micciche said he has been involved with the Kenai Watershed Forum since its inception and worked with Robert Ruffner the executive director on water reservations. Micciche said he is pro-responsible development but at the same time is unwilling to sacrifice healthy fish and clean air and water. Treider has been vocal about getting money out of politics and said he wouldn’t accept money from any corporations, only individuals. Micciche said he was glad to hear he doesn’t accept campaign contributions from businesses because that would be illegal. He said company employees can put money into a PAC toward a candidate,

which can be traced back to the person. Micciche asked how Treider could say PACs are not OK when in the past Treider has contributed to Democratic causes. “When I made the decision to run for office, I decided to set the example of how a campaign should be run,” Treider said. One question from the audience came from Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski. He asked the candidates where they would cut the budget. “First I would like to cut the House operating budget,” Micciche said, which drew laughs from the audience. Treider said he would like to see an education endowment created because when times get tough it seems that schools are most likely affected by budget deficits. Treider said Micciche tries to paint him as a liberal socialist. “The Senator has only two strings on his banjo, oil and gas,” he said. “I feel we need to plan ahead and invest in renewable energy. There is no reason we couldn’t develop an entire culture around renewable energy.” Micciche said he is proud of his conservative stance and is dedicated to keep the economy moving forward. “(Treider) is a nice man but is somewhat naive,” he said. “As a Republican I represent everyone in District O equally. This shouldn’t be a seat held by someone with no experience.”

“I was able to recognize what his perspective was or from thereabouts where he was, and I could see how high he was based on what the vegetation looked like,” Main said in a phone interview Monday. “It didn’t take really long to identify where he was. It took a little bit of flying around, but not long at all.” “I think he hiked up, and then I believe when he was coming down, he got to a spot where he didn’t feel like he could con-

tinue safely anymore,” Main added of Lam’s situation. The aerial search for Lam was hastened even further because he was wearing bright clothing. “He had a bright orange shirt on, which makes it really nice for an aerial search,” Main said. “That was a big help.” The helicopter swooped down and landed on the mountain, and Lam was able to climb in. He had a few scratches from bushwhacking through the trees but did not have any serious in-

juries that required medical attention, troopers said. Lam was safely transferred to the Juneau International Airport. He couldn’t be reached for comment Friday or Monday. Main, who has worked for Temsco for 10 years, assists with about six to 10 searches on average each summer in Juneau and the immediate surrounding area. The search for Lam marked the seventh or eighth search he has assisted with this summer, he said.

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e had a wonderful time this weekend celebrating two birthdays. Great granddaughter Cecile lives in Washington and is visiting here, and her cousin Natalie, who lives in Anchorage is visiting here also and because we miss celebrating their birthdays in July and in February we have a birthday party for them in August. This is going to be a tradition from now on. It was so much fun. It started with Lily, our little friend from Seward whose birthday is in August about 5 years ago. She was not able to attend this year. Bob did the honors of decoration his cave-shop. He amazes me with his creativity! One roll of crepe paper and a package of balloons transformed his cave into a birthday party house. The youngest to attend the celebration was my great grandson, 3 months 1 day, Bralyn, his Mom Jewel and his Grandma Gail. Neighbors, Cathy, Dan and Chase and neighbors across the lake Ginny and Kevin also attended. Grandma Susan with camera clicking and Grandpa Porter and Great Grandpa Bob, both who love to sing, sang at the top of their lungs to smiling, grinning little girls. Grandpa Bob finished off the singing with a song he sings to everyone about how special they are. The girls blew out the candles and opened presents. So much fun we will do it again next year. Maybe Lily can attend next year!! A note of interest: It has rained and rained all week. The afternoon of the brithday party, the sun came out, we built a bon fire and everyone sat around in the sun a watching the men play wiffle golf. Birthdays were special when I was growing up also. My Dad took charge at the birthday table singing and joking, after Mom had worked for hours and days to make the celebration just right. First of

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all it was always fried chicken time, so catching, preparing the chicken the day before and making the cake which for me was a angel food cake made from 13 egg whites beaten to high peaks, gently poured into the tube pan. Then with a warning from Mom, “DO not to come in the kitchen, OR slam doors because the cake would fall.” We all waited quietly until the cake came out to see the finally results. Mom would careful take it out of the oven, turn it upside down on a cup for it to cool, and us kids could resume the running outdoors and slamming doors. (Of which we always got scolded for!) The frosting for mine was chocolate. Dad loved Angel food cake too, but he like the Seven Minute Frosting that mom made by stirring hot syrup into egg whites and beaten until it stood in “peaks.” And Dads birthday was in February so we also had home made ice cream to go with his special cake. Fast forward to this day and age! I have always baked birthday cakes. BUT I found a beautiful ,round, one layer, chocolate cake, decorated, at the local grocery store for a little over $5.00 and my fragile mind and the older part of me said, make it easy on yourself, so I bought it! I was delicious! I can see my Mother shaking her finger at me!! Makes me smile!

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

Cookbooks make great gifts! The “Grannie Annie” Cook Book Series includes: “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ on the Woodstove”; “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ at the Homestead”; “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ Fish from Cold Alaskan Waters”; and “Grannie Annie’s Eat Dessert First.” They are available at M & M Market in Nikiski.

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ven folks who say that can’t make pie, especially a two-crust pie, can achieve success with “All Butter Crust Fresh Blueberry Pie.” Well-chilled butter makes it easy not to overwork the pie dough, resulting in a flaky, tender crust, which can be shaped by hand, or with the help of a food processor. The dough rolls well and is easily managed for placement in a pie dish, the point at which things can begin to go terribly wrong for would-be pie makers. The filling is a straightforward mix of blueberries, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon and a bit of salt, with cornstarch used as thickener. The berries do not require any pre-cooking and the filling, once baked, will not turn into a runny mess oozing from either side of your cut pie, so long as you allow your pie to cool sev-

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eral hours after it is taken from the oven to give the filling time to “set up.” Fresh blueberries are abundant now, making it an ideal time to purchase some for consuming now and for freezing for use later. Frozen blueberries also make a great tasting freshbaked berry pie and come winter, just when we need it most,

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Made with fresh blueberries tucked inside an all butter crust, a slice of homemade blueberry pie à la mode is impossible to resist.

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arts. She has worked and resided in the Lowcountry of South Sue Ade is a syndicated food Carolina since 1985 and may writer with broad experience be reached at kitchenade@yaand interest in the culinary hoo.com.

1 9-inch pie dish (I like to use a Pyrex clear glass pie dish.)

For the filling

5 cups fresh blueberries, picked over, rinsed, stems removed and dried Grated zest from one small lemon ¾ cup sugar (if berries are not very sweet, add an additional 2 tablespoons sugar) ¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon of water (egg wash) Coarse “sanding” sugar for sprinkling on top of pie crust

For the pie crust Makes pastry 1 double-crust 9-inch pie 2½ cups (10½ ounces) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (16 tablespoons, 8 ounces) cold unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons butter for dotting on top of pie filling A well-made blueberry pie features a flaky, tasty crust and a filling 1 teaspoon white vinegar bursting with the flavor of sweet, plump and juicy fresh berries. Scant ½ cup ice water Position oven rack on lower third of oven, then preheat oven to 400 degrees.

For the crust:

to rest. Roll out one of the pie crusts on a well-floured surface, or in a plastic lightlyfloured zippered pie crust bag. Roll dough from the middle out, using even strokes until the dough circle measures 11 inches. Fold the dough to make a quarter by folding the dough in half, then in half again in the opposite direction. With floured hands, pick up the dough quarter and center the square corner in the center of a 9-inch pie dish. (You can also gently roll the crust onto a well-floured rolling pin and unroll it into your pie dish.) Open the crust to fit inside pie dish, then brush the bottom of the crust lightly with some of the egg wash. (This aids in keeping the bottom crust from becoming soggy.) Trim crust, if needed, to leave an overhang of 1 inch.

Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Dice the butter into small cubes. With a pastry blender, work butter into the flour mixture until it’s well distributed and resembles small peas. Add vinegar, then water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until moist clumps form and dough holds together when squeezed. (Alternatively, if you have a food processor, place flour mixture and diced butter in the bowl of a food processor. Using on/off turns, cut butter into dry ingredients until the mixture looks like sand. Add vinegar, then water, a tablespoon at a time, and process just until a dough ball is formed.) With floured hands, place the dough on a lightly floured surface flattening into a disk. Divide dough in half, wrapping each half in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 For the filling: minutes to 1 hour before usIn a large mixing bowl, toss ing for ease of handling and to blueberries with lemon zest; allow the glutens in the flour set aside. In a separate bowl,

Roll out dough on a floured surface, or in a lightly floured zippered pie crust bag. Transfer dough into pie dish by folding into quarters, then unfolding and fitting into pie dish.

mix the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Pour sugar mixture over blueberries, gently tossing to combine. Mound blueberries into prepared pie shell. Dot with butter. Roll the second pie crust to the same

size or just slightly larger than the bottom crust. Place second pie crust over blueberries, tucking the top edge of the crust over and under the edge of the bottom crust; crimp and flute into a decorative border.

By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor

It’s the bane of the home mixologist — complicated cocktail recipes that call for multiple (and often pricey) esoteric liquors doomed to be used once, then linger for years at the back of the cabinet. Convinced there had to be a better way to stock a bar, Lesley Jacobs Solmonson and husband David Solmonson set out to cull the cocktail herd and home in on only the most essential ingredients for great drinking. They settled on an even dozen, which gave birth first to the website 12bottlebar.com, and now a cookbook/shopping guide, “The 12 Bottle Bar.” Jacobs Solmonson recently spoke with AP about the winnowing process, why tequila didn’t make the cut and what to do if a one-bottle bar is more your style. (The interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.)

Brush pie crust with egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sanding sugar. Now make a few slits in the top crust (this will give the steam that will build up inside the pie while it is baking somewhere to go), or cut out openings on the top of the pie with mini cookie or piecrust cutters. (A ceramic pie bird is also a helpful tool for venting double-crusted pies.) Bake for 55 minutes to an hour, or until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbly and run thick. (Rotate pie halfway through baking time. Protect crust with foil and a pie crust shield, if browning too quickly. You may have to cover crust within the first 15 to 20 minutes of baking.) Remove pie from oven and allow to cool before serving. (Cooling the pie allows the filling to set up.) Makes 1 (9-inch) pie.

AP: Explain the concept of the 12-bottle bar. Jacobs Solmonson: The idea of the 12-bottle bar is sprung for us out of the frustration of trying to make all these really cool drinks that we kept seeing in magazines. Every cocktail in these magazines got progressively more and more complicated, and very often would call for a bottle of something that when you ran out to the store to get it ran between $50 and $70. So we drop our $50 or $70 and use the quarter teaspoon it called for in the drink, and not only would we not like the drink that had been made, but we were stuck with the $70 bottle of “creme de esoteric.” We sat down and said, “What would it take to create a great See BAR, page B-2

On its way to blueberry pie glory, clockwise from upper left, this all butter pie crust is filled with fresh blueberries and dotted with butter, brushed with egg wash, dusted with coarse sugar and slit for venting. C

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RHUBARB ICE CREAM This almost tastes like strawberry Ice Cream! You can combine raspberries or strawberries using half berries and half rhubarb.

Place 3 cups finely sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (or half other berries) in a 13 X 9 glass dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups sugar, toss, cover and bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes until the rhubarb is tender. Reduce baking time for half berries and half rhubarb. Stir half way through baking. Cool. The original old recipe says to place in food processor, but I do not do this. Place in bowl and refrigerator to chill.

1 tsp minced fresh ginger. Powdered ginger will take 1 /12 tsp. 2 tsp lemon juice.

Chill in freezer to almost crystals. Not necessary but speeds the churning in the ice cream maker. Fill the container of the ice cream maker according to directions. Process. When finished, let it cure in the freezer 4 hours or next day. This is a necessary step To make the ice cream: for this flavor of ice cream as it improves the flavor. In a large bowl: AND I am sure that Dad would enjoy this 1 cup whipping cream ice cream. If you asked him what kind of ice 1 cup milk - I use canned milk. cream or pie he wanted-he would reply with Note: As a substitute for whipping cream a smile “gooseberry.” and milk, you can use two cups of canned milk.

JUDY’S NO CRUST COCONUT PIE This is so good and SO easy!

Combine in a large bowl: 1 stick butter, melted 2 eggs 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 to 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup milk 3 cups shredded coconut

Mix well and pour into an ungreased 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350° until golden brown on top - about 35 to 45 minutes. Turn half way through baking to evenly brown. Enjoy this delicious pie! Thank you Judy!!

GREEN TOMATO SWEET RELISH I have had requests to repeat this recipe.

This takes care of the green tomatoes your hot water bath canner. In a large glass or enamel kettle: that did not have time to ripen this year. 4 cups sugar The variation comes from my recollec2 ½ cups apple cider vinegar tion of my Grandma Cogswell’s delicious 2 tsp pickling salt relish that she called “German Sweet Rel4 tsp dry mustard ish.” 4 tsp celery seed 2 cups water Chop and grind: 2 tbsp cornstarch 24 green tomatoes of various sizes, cut 1 tsp turmeric in pieces Stir and heat to a rolling boil. 2 each of large red and green bell pepStir in ground vegetables and heat again pers-quartered to a rolling boil, stirring constantly with a 2 large onions-cut in pieces wooden spoon, simmer for 15 minutes. Grind in a hand grinder or a Food ProPut relish in sterilized jar, making sure cessor, all vegetables. I have added: you add some hot liquid to ever jar so the ½ head of Cauliflower and ½ head of relish is covered. Leave ¼ inch headroom. cabbage in the grinder also. Put lids on jars and hot water bath for 10 Place the ground vegetable in an enamminutes. el or glass pan, lined with cheesecloth. Variations: Add ½ teaspoon nutmeg to Sprinkle with: the syrup as it boils. This is my adaptation 2 to 3 tblsp non-iodized salt or pickling of German Sweet Relish that my Grandsalt. mother made. If you do not have red pepStir into ground vegetables. Tie cheesepers, I use 2 carrots ground up for color. I cloth and let drain in colander for 4 to 5 have made this for many years and give it hours. away as gifts at Christmas. Sterilize ½ pint jelly jars (or 1 pint From “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ at the canning jars) and lids as instructions with Homestead” cookbook

home bar that was easily accessible in terms of budget, in terms of ease of use, and just in terms of the breadth of cocktails you could make?” And that was where the 12 bottles were born. AP: Keeping it to 12 bottles obviously involved some hard choices. How did you sort that out? Jacobs Solmonson: When we started out, we were very much enamored of the emerging (classic) cocktail culture. We fell in love with that idea of artisan quality and because of that we went to very early bottles. The evolution came as we started experimenting, deciding which bottles really made the cut. Our roadmap to choosing the bottles was: Is it cost effective in terms of the number of drinks it will produce? Does it offer you a breadth of drinks, not just a number of drinks? So we came up with the spirits (brandy, dry gin, genever, amber rum, white rum, rye, vodka, orange liqueur), two bottles of vermouth, a sweet and a dry,

and two bottles of bitters. Tequila did not make the cut. We know that tequila and mezcal are huge right now. But for all intents and purposes, tequila makes two drinks. It makes a margarita and a paloma. Now I’m not saying it doesn’t make all these amazing drinks that fabulous bartenders are making. But in the world of classic cocktails, there’s really not much else. Vodka however did (make the cut). We would have been foolish if we overlooked the popularity of that market. Because vodka is such a core of modern drinking, we couldn’t leave it out. More importantly, when you have vodka, you can make your own liqueurs. So now, one of these bottles in a 12-bottle bar has literally opened the door to five, 10, 20 other bottles, or as many things as you want to make in terms of infusing the vodka. AP: You gave up two of the 12 bottles to bitters. Why? Jacobs Solmonson: Bitters is probably one of the most underrated ingredients. The average person doesn’t realize what bitters does. You look at it like a spice. You would never cook a dish without seasoning. And

bitters is your seasoning. Bitters offers balance. AP: You also have a chapter on virgin drinks. Isn’t that a zero-bottle bar? Jacobs Solmonson: Well, yes, sort of. But you’ve always got those 12 bottles you can spike it with. As a good host and as a responsible host, you’ve got to be able to provide virgin drinks. AP: You have tips on starting with one-, three- and fourbottle bars. If you had to pare yourself down to just that one bottle, what would it be? Jacobs Solmonson: I have two loves. I am a gin lover from forever. And I’m also a rye lover. They are extremely different, but they are both very aromatic and I think it’s aromatics that attract me. For me, one of the greatest cocktails — the martini — has absolutely no competition. If it is made correctly, it is one of the most exquisite drinks in the world. And you have to use gin in your martini. There is no such thing as a vodka martini. We understand that people order them, but what you are ordering is a long shot of vodka. So man up and try it with some gin.

A shaved salsa that needs no tomatoes, no chopping By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor

We generally assume two things about salsa that we shouldn’t. First, that it must involve tomatoes. Second, that the ingredients should be chopped. Because while chopped tomato salsas are delicious, you don’t want those to be your only experience. There are so many other delicious ways to enjoy fresh salsa. To prove the point, I offer this shaved grapefruit and corn salsa that gets its bite from jalapeno chilies and red radishes. The shaving — best done by a mandoline, though a food processor also could be used — produces a salsa that manages to be both substantial and light. The paper-thin slices of onion also better absorb the other flavors. Lime juice and vinegar are the traditional sources of acid in many salsas (in addition to the tomatoes), but this version gets all it needs from the grapefruit juice. A hit of sugar and the corn add the perfect sweet balance to the heat and acidity, and a bit of garlic ties it all together. Though this salsa is perfect with chips for scooping, also consider spooning it over grilled fish, such as salmon.

Grapefruit and corn summer salsa This recipe calls for using a mandoline to shave the vegetables paper thin. If you don’t have one, you can use a food processor fitted with the slicing blade, though the vegetables will not be cut as thinly.

Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 6 1 small red onion 4 medium red radishes 4 cloves garlic 1/2 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds discarded 1 large ruby red grapefruit 1 ear corn 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and ground black pepper Use a mandoline AP Photo/MatthewMead to shave the onion, radishes, garlic and This July 21, photo shows grapefruit and jalapeno into a me- corn summer salsa in Concord, N.H. dium bowl. Take great care when It is fine if the segments don’t shaving the garlic cloves. Toss hold together while doing this. well. When all of the segments are Slice off the top and bot- removed, squeeze the memtom of the grapefruit, then set branes of the grapefruit to add the grapefruit on one of its flat as much juice as possible to the sides on a cutting board. Care- bowl, then discard. Mix gently. fully cut down the sides of the Cut the kernels from the ear grapefruit, working in strips, to of corn. To do this, stand the ear slice off the skin and white pith, on its wide end and saw back removing as little of the grape- and forth down the length of fruit flesh as possible. Try not the cob. Add the kernels to the to press the grapefruit while do- bowl, then mix. Add the sugar, ing this; you don’t want to press mix, then season with salt and the juices out. pepper. The salsa can be served Hold the peeled grapefruit immediately, or refrigerated. If in one hand over the bowl, then chilled, let warm to room temuse a paring knife to carefully perature for 30 minutes before cut out the grapefruit segments. serving.

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Route Sales Representative

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

Web Link: For more information about the City of Kenai, visit our home page at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us.

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

General Employment

FINANCIAL Auctions Business for Sale Financial Opportunities Mortgage/Loans

To place an ad call 907-283-7551

Temporary Helpers Needed.

ENSTAR is recruiting three temporary helpers to start immediately. Pay: $18.64 per hr. JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Transmission Operations Manager; assists with operation and maintenance of the Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline, Natural Gas Compressors, and related facilities. Interested applicants may apply online at www.enstarnaturalgas.com under "Careers". Interested applicants may also call ENSTAR Human Resources at (907) 334-7664. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Homer Electric Association, Inc. is recruiting for a Geographic Information System Specialist in our Kenai, Alaska office. This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining system maps, specification drawings, graphic presentation staking sheets, and other documents related to the development of distribution and transmission staking sheets. This position also provides timely maintenance of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as exporting data to Outage Management System, updating Landbase files, and Troubleshooting hardware/software issues. Qualified applicants should demonstrate an Associate's degree in computer science, GIS, cartography, or a related field and two years of GIS Technician experience with progressively responsible experience with electronic mapping systems. Applications may be completed online at http://homerelectric.applicantpro.com/jobs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at (907) 235-3369 or hr@homerelectric.com. HEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Recruiting will continue until a qualified applicant has been hired.

Riverside Assisted Living is seeking:

OFFICE MANAGER Riverside Assisted Living is seeking a self motivated individual with excellent customer service skills to manage the business office. Must be able to multi-task with many interruptions. Excellent computer skills coupled with AP experience is needed. Responsible for scheduling, HR duties, billing, maintaining files, etc.... Excellent compensation for the right person! Please pick up an application at 390 Lovers Lane, Soldotna, AK 99669. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

Office & Clerical

Part-Time Office Assistant.

Admin support for busy office. Experience required, some bookkeeping helpful. Flexible schedule and hours/week may vary. Fax resume to (907)283-3062 or e-mail kellyh@zaninc.net. 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

Construction & Trades CONSTRUCTION WORKERS NEEDED Good pay, Bonuses 394-6034

HELP NEEDED Live in caregiver, Experienced female preferred. All expenses paid. (907)598-1945

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

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COMFORTABLE 1-Bedroom house, needs TLC but great deal at $71,500. OWC, with $3,000 down. (907)855-0649 (760)567-7369 HOME & CABIN FOR SALE

145-Ft. Kenai riverfront, mile from hospital/ businesses. Quiet, beautiful, excellent for professional or someone who loves to fish. $550,000. (907)262-4934 HOME FOR SALE.

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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

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Apartments, Unfurnished ALL TYPES OF RENTALS

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

Apartments, Furnished

Homes

LONGMERE AREA 2-bedroom, Available now thru May 2015 No smoking/ pets. Washer/dryer, WiFi, all utilities included, $850./ 1st & last month rent plus deposit. (907)262-1790 (907)394-8685

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

Seasonal TOWNHOUSE Condominium On the River in Soldotna Fully furnished 1-bedroom, cable, from $880. Utilities included. No smoking/ pets. (907)262-7835

Multiple Dwelling

Homes

SOLDOTNA Furnished 1-Bedroom. Shady Lane Apartments. $725. Heat & cable included. No pets. (907)398-1642, (907)283-5203.

K-Beach (W. Poppy) Duplex for Sale or Rent. Spacious 1100sqft. (x2), 3-Bedroom, 1-bath Garage, laundry. New bathrooms. One COMPLETELY REMODELED... paint, flooring, kitchen. Exterior to be painted this month. Excellent rental history. Currently rented one side month-to-month; remodeled side not rented. Perfect place to live and have other side pay most of your mortgage! $1,450. to rent remodeled side. Purchase for $268,000. OBO. (907)252-9153. 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

Alaskan Dream.

Beautiful 3375sq.ft. home on 1.5 acres with an attached 2-car garage, a 1200sq.ft., heated, insulated shop, and a greenhouse. 4-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms, including a large master suite (15 x 25) with a jetted tub, 2-large bedrooms and one average size bedroom. The kitchen and dining areas have been updated with granite counter tops, laminate floors, lots of cabinets, and two pantries. French doors lead from the kitchen/ dining to the deck. Unfinished basement with water treatment system, boiler, on demand hot water, laundry, and lots of room for storage, a gym, or additional living space. Oversize garage has a 10' counter with a built in utility sink which is great for processing fish and game. Located in Soldotna. $350,000. Contact Steve (907)299-0461 or Nancy (907)953-0495 to make an appointment to see this home.

Homes

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

Homes

WOODLAND KENAI Family Home. 2300sqft. 3-bedroom 3-bath with 2-car garage on a large city lot with no development behind. Open floor plan, large basement, rock fireplace, remodeled bathroom, high ceilings, out building, and deck. Close to schools, town, trails, beach, and parks! --- A must see! $255,000. Call (907)394-2546

Land KENAI RIVER/

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

K-Beach (W. Poppy) Duplex for Rent (or sale). Spacious 1100sqft. 3-Bedroom, 1-bath, garage, laundry. COMPLETELY REMODELED... paint, flooring, kitchen. Exterior to be painted this month. Excellent rental history. $1,450. to rent remodeled side. Purchase for $268,000. OBO. (907)252-9153.

Retail/Commercial Space

SOLDOTNA HOME for Sale. Two story 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath on a quiet cul-de-sac. Garage and carport. fireplace. New roof & paint. Close to schools. Approximately 1,500sqft. 273 Arlington Ct. $220,000. Paul (907)398-4773

Homes

Duplex

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. LOT FOR SALE 2 acres on Tote Road, paved road, gas, electric, phone. level, good soil. $30,000. per lot. (907)398-1211

Manufactured Mobile Homes

Homes

FSBO 53355 Tors Circle, Nikiski. 2-bedroom with addition, 1-bath. 1.06 acres $65,000. as is. All appliances stay. (907)776-7641

1-BEDROOM 900sq.ft. Kenai home, fully furnished, $990./ month includes all utilities. References required. (907)953-2222, (907)398-9491, (907)394-2977

Rentals

KENAI 1-Bedroom, furnished washer/dryer, $700. plus utilities. No Pets/ No Smoking. (907)398-1300

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

KENAI RIVER HOME 5-Bedroom, 3-bath, furnished 2-Car Garage, $1,600./month No Pets, No Smoking. Century 21 Freedom Realty Property Management (907)262-2522

Apartments, Unfurnished 3-BEDROOM, 1.5-BATH 1500SqFt. Storage, washer/dryer, & Carport. Cats Only with/ $600. deposit. NO DOGS. $1,025. Rent & Security .Deposit. Tenants pay electric. (907)335-1950 EXCELLENT OCEAN VIEW! Bay Arm Apartments, Kenai. Accepting applications for studio apartment, utilities included. $25. nonrefundable application fee. No pets. (907)283-4405.

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.

Retail/ Commercial Space Offices/ Medical/ Retail/ Real Estate. Prime Location 900, 1836, or 2736 sq.ft., utilities & snow removal included. Soldotna (907)260-5871, (907)398-4053

Financial

K-BEACH, SOLDOTNA Brand new executive suites 2/3 Bedrooms, 2-baths, washer/dryer, heated garage. No Smoking/ no pets. $1,300. (907)398-9600

Auctions Business for Sale Financial Opportunities Mortgages/Loans

Merchandise For Sale

NEAR VIP Sunny 2-bedroom, 1,100sqft., $1,250. washer/dryer, Dish TV. carport, utilities included. No Smoking/ No Pets. (907)398-0027.

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

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

Recreation Aircrafts & Parts All-Terrain Vehicles Archery Bicycles Boat Supplies/Parts Boats & Sail Boats Boats Charter Boats Commercial Campers/Travel Trailers Fishing Guns Hunting Guide Service Kayaks Lodging Marine Motor Homes/RVs Snow Mobiles Sporting Goods

Boats & Sail Boats ‘08 20FTt Alumaweld 8hp & 50hp Yamaha, low hours, electric motor lift, power wash down, fish holding tank, $23,000. OBO. (907)262-1497 20FT CUSTOM BUILT CABIN CRUISER 131 Volvo 280 outdrive, kitchen, dinette, sleeps two, 6ft.-plus cabin height, self-bailing. $28,500. Soldotna. (337)772-9944

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

Classic/Custom 1931 MODEL A PICKUP Green & Black Restored. $20,000. (907)953-0141 ‘93 COUGAR Needs paint, runs excellet. New tires. $1,500. (907)420-3917

Pets & Livestock Birds Cats Dogs Horses Livestock Livestock Supplies Pet Services Pet Supplies

Dogs AKC Brittany Pups Dam & sire proven hunters. Great companions. References available. Order for pick of litter based on date. $250 deposit received. Call (907)953-4816 or www.fraserbrittanys.com

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Services Appliance Repair Auction Services Automotive Repair Builders/Contractors Cabinetry/Counters Carpentry/Odd Jobs Charter Services Child Care Needed Child Care Provided Cleaning Services Commercial Fishing Education/Instruction Excavating/Backhoe Financial Fishing Guide Services Health Home Health Care Household Cleaning Services House-sitting Internet Lawn Care & Landscaping Masonry Services Miscellaneous Services Mortgages Lenders Painting/Roofing Plumbing/Heating/ Electric Satellite TV Services Snow Removal Tax Services Travel Services Tree Services Veterinary Water Delivery Well Drilling

Health

THAI HOUSE MASSAGE

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

(907)395-7306.

Health

Education/ Instruction COAST GUARD LICENSES. 6 Pack to 100 GT Masters. Our next class in Anchorage is Sept. 8- 19. We will hold a class each month all winter. We furnish all books & supplies. $700. Call toll free 1-866-357-2687 or email ants@mtaonline.net Web www.aknauticaltraining. com

PENINSULA THAI MASSAGE

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

Health

Health **ASIAN MASSAGE** Please make the phone ring. Call anytime. (907)741-1644

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Lost & Found

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

Health

FOUND KEYS Soldotna area Call Sue to identify. (907)262-4455 C

FOUND Maltese/ Lhasa Apso BeaverLoop/ Kenai Spur area. Please call to identify. (907)395-0807

Public Notices/ Legal Ads Adoptions Articles of Incorporation Bids Foreclosures Government Misc. Notices Notice to Creditors Public Notices Regulations

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

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KENAI KENNEL CLUB

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

TEACH ALL DOGS Everything with brains, not pain. Obedience, Puppy, Nose work, Rally, Agility, Privates. K-Beach Road (907)262-6846 www.pendog.org

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Audio/Video

1-LARGE ROOM FULLY FURNISHED Soldotna, quiet setting, includes utilities. (907)394-2543.

SONY TV & STAND 48in. Sony TV & DVD player, & stand $600. Ninilchik (305)872-2144

Machinery & Tools

Every Friday in the Peninsula Clarion

DETROIT DIESEL Engines Marine. Two 8V92 naturals no gears. One RTO about 5000 hours. The other about. 800 hours since overhaul everything good except block. (907)399-1556 LUGER DIESEL 20 KW generator 2800 hours $4,000. (907)260-6760

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Daughter’s obsessive stalker ratchets up his accusations cause this person appears to be unbalanced and may be dangerous. DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I recently decided to get married. We plan to go to the courthouse next month and have a justice of the peace perform the ceremony. Since it will be nothing fancy, we have decided to invite just a few family members — his Abigail Van Buren mom, grandma and brother, along with my mom and dad. What we need advice about is how to tell his mom. She feels that marriage is just a piece of paper and you shouldn’t need it to prove how committed you are. Because of her views, he wants to “surprise” her the day of the wedding when we all arrive at the courthouse. I feel it’s a bad idea, and she should have some time to get used to the thought of us being married. Any advice you can offer on when to tell her, and how to handle what she’s going to say? — FUTURE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW DEAR FUTURE D.I.L.: I agree that your boy-

friend’s mother should be told beforehand, and the good news should be delivered by both of you. When she delivers the predictable “marriage is just a piece of paper” comment, you should respond that the piece of paper is an important one to you, and your boyfriend should tell her he’s doing this because he loves you and, in the event that anything should happen to him, he wants to provide for you. If she gives you an argument, remember that you’re asking for her blessing — not her permission. DEAR ABBY: Do you think people can change? — JILL IN CHESTER, PA. DEAR JILL: I assume you mean change for the better. The answer is yes, of course people can change. With motivation, determination and perseverance, people can accomplish almost anything they set their minds to. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Hints from Heloise

Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars

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as you have your friends behind you. You seem to say the right words to get the responses you desire. This pattern will continue for a while. You could be overtired by the end of the day. Tonight: Midweek break. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might be too concerned about someone’s reactions if you express your true self. At the same time, if you hold back, you still might not like the response you get. Try not to be difficult in an argument that is likely to arise. Tonight: Act as if there were no tomorrow. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHYou seem to be anywhere but in the present moment. Your mind might drift to someone who is not as involved in your life as he or she used to be. You often manipulate others with your charm, but you really don’t need to. Be spontaneous. Tonight: Into the midweek scene. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might feel completely challenged by a situation. Just follow your instincts, and you will land well, no matter what. You are in a period in which you are like a cat with nine lives. Reach out to someone you really care about. Tonight: Spend time with a good friend. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Others will come forward; some of them will have questions, while others will have some remarkable stories to share. Lighten up, and enjoy those around you. You understand the importance of camaraderie. Tonight: Live life to its fullest. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You might hesitate to continue down the path you currently are

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on. Maintain your focus, especially when dealing with others whom you count on. Your attention flatters many people, yet others seem to get nervous around you. Ask yourself why. Tonight: Off to the gym. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Sometimes you can’t seem to suppress your energy. You have a strong sense of direction and a strong sense of what needs to happen. Pushing others will not work; you simply need to let them notice the benefits of heading down your chosen path. Tonight: Out partying. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH How much stress do you think you add to your life? Try to relax about a domestic matter. Clearly, worrying doesn’t help. You have more control of your life when you are in control of yourself. A friend might push you hard to agree with him or her. Tonight: Mosey on home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might want to understand what is motivating you with a friend. What do you really want from this person? Someone who is quite authoritative could push your buttons. Lie low and rethink a decision, and you will be a lot happier as a result. Tonight: Join a favorite person. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Be aware of how much you offer to others. Sometimes you give too much of yourself, which results in you getting hurt. Let others make more of an effort, and the results will be much better. A long-distance call could be agitating you. Tonight: Be where there is music.

For want of 100 more watts Dear Heloise: I don’t like to cook (I am a widow), so I eat a lot of frozen entrees. Every entree I buy says to cook in a 1,100-WATT MICROWAVE. A few years ago, I bought a new microwave, so I asked for a 1,100-watt one. No one had one — they were all 1,000-watt. Why do manufacturers insist on their products using 1,100-watt microwaves for cooking when all you can buy is 1,000-watt? Everything I cook in the microwave I add 30 seconds to, and it works just fine. Any hints? — Shirley S. in Michigan There are many more 1,100-watt microwaves available today in all price ranges, from low to high! It might be time to buy a new one, since the average life span is about 10 years, depending on use. If yours is still working fine, it’s OK to use. Food cooks faster the higher the wattage, and slower the lower the wattage. Adding a few extra seconds of cooking time (on a low-wattage model) makes up the difference. It’s better to “undercook” than “overcook,” as you can always “ZAP” it a few more seconds. — Heloise No frozen Dear Heloise: Yes and no to those who want to cook pies on a pizza stone (Heloise here: A previous hint from a reader stated that she bakes many different items on a pizza stone, including pies). Make sure the pie isn’t frozen, as my pizza stone cracked during baking. — Carol M. in Indiana Yikes and double yikes! Thanks for the reminder! You can use your pizza stone to bake and cook many things, but be sure they are not frozen. — Heloise

SUDOKU

By Tom Wilson

By Dave Green

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

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A baby born today has a Sun in Leo and a Moon in Pisces if born before 9 a.m. (PDT). Afterward, the Moon will be in Aries. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014: This year you open up and seem much more prepared to receive positivity into your life. Negative habits easily can be worked on. You are in the midst of starting a 12-year luck cycle, and this year could prove to be excellent. If you are single, romance will not elude you. Just don’t commit until you are sure that you’re with the right person. If you are attached, the two of you will decide to fulfill a long-term goal or desire. The friendship between you is as strong as the romance. ARIES always causes a tumultuous situation around you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHHNowonderothersarejealous of your energy and enthusiasm. You seem to draw the results you want. A child could play a major role in what goes on. Today the universe seems to greenlight any opportunities that enter your life. Tonight: Find a good reason to celebrate. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You’ll see what is happening, and you’ll decide to sit in the dugout and let others play the game! As a result, you will learn a lot about the people around you. A partner might get upset because he or she wants your attention. Tonight: Make the most of the moment. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You might be in the mood to be more adventuresome, as long

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Garfield

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By Chris Cassatt & Gary Brookins

Mother Goose and Grimm

By Michael Peters

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DEAR ABBY: I am very concerned about my 33-year-old daughter’s safety. A man in his mid-60s, someone she met at a previous job, has become obsessed with her. He has declared his love for her, divorced his wife and slathered my struggling, single daughter with gifts over the last three years. She has refused his advances on nearly a daily basis, and he is now tracking her every move. If she leaves her house for even 30 minutes, he knows and accuses her of going to have sex with someone. If she says she’s coming to my house, he drives by to verify it. If it takes her longer than he thinks it should, he accuses her of having sex with someone. She swears that she has never had sex with him. It has really intensified lately. I’m frantic about her safety. What should I do? — SCARED MOM IN FLORIDA DEAR SCARED MOM: Your daughter’s “admirer” is showing all the signs of being a stalker. Why is she carrying on ANY conversations with him and telling him where she’s going? If she accepted gifts he “slathered” on her, it may be why he feels she encouraged him. They should be returned. You and your daughter should go to the police and report what he has been doing. It may be necessary for her to take out a restraining order be-

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Alya Ferreira prepares Senor Pancho’s fresh Salsa Bar. Page 2

Friends, family & associates gather to wish Mya McFarland a happy retirement.

Mlya McFarland retires from Century 21/Freedom Realty

KPBSD Leadership Team already back to school.. Page 3

After more than three decades of being a major force of the real estate community on the Peninsula Myla McFarland put in her last day as a realtor at Century 21 Freedom Realty last week. Myla is the daughter of the legendary Cotton Moore who came to Alaska in

1958 and homesteaded on the Moose River in Sterling and the sister of Ron Moore who got her started in the real estate business. “Being Cotton’s daughter was very interesting at all times and yes we did eat a lot of ribs, but he never shared his secret recipe with anyone.

My brother Denty Moore who took over his barbeque business has as close a recipe as anyone has ever been able to come up with,” said Myla at her retirement party. “I started in real estate after a little tragedy in our family and my brother Ron said Sis you need to get out of

Native Alaskan Shannon McConnell completes boot camp and now serves as a U.S. Marine. Page 4

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the house come to work for me. So I started as secretary for him and he encouraged me to get my license and I did and started out with Dave Keating as my first broker at Century 21 Peninsula Realty,” she said. McFarland and her husband Lee will heading outside to Ida-

ho for a few years, “We want to do something different, we’ve been here most of our lives and have never done anything else so we’re going on an adventure, but we have a daughter here and we’ll be back,” said. For the next See MYLA, page A-2

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Pancho Rodriguez & Alya Ferreira welcome you to the new Senor Pancho’s in Soldotna.

Senor Pancho’s opens in Soldotna A few years ago Pancho Rodriguez brought a new experience in Mexican restaurants to the Peninsula where the Funky Monkey had been located in Kenai known as Playa Azul. It quickly became a dining destination for those who loved authentic Mexican cuisine. Now having sold Playa Azul Rodriguez has opened

a new restaurant in Soldotna next door to Napa Auto Parts called Senor Pancho’s. The new restaurant features a south of the boarder flare with authentic Mexican art and furniture imported directly from Mexico. “I want to invite all my friends to visit Senor Pancho’s where we have made more salsas for our popular

Salsa Bar. Now all our friends from Kenai and Soldotna and folks on their way to and from Homer will know where we are and can stop in for a taco, burrito or sope and our special Mexican ice drinks,” said Senor Pancho. “We brought the furniture and art directly from the state of Jalisco to accompany our authentic fresh menu of beef tostadas and original

items from our menu that you won’t find anywhere else on the Peninsula. Our recipes come from my family’s restaurant in California where I learned to make things only with fresh ingredients. The only thing that is frozen here are the customers when they come in from outside in the winter, everything inside is always fresh-fresh-fresh,” he

said. Senor Pancho’s offers pick up service by calling 907260-7777 and soon will be offering free delivery to your home, office or party. “Your seafood burrito was one of my best meals in Alaska!” posted Melissa Wooton on her Facebook page. “This place is outstanding the food is great the service is awesome! No one

makes better Mexican foods then Señor Pancho’s Restaurant!” posted Elizabeth Mullins. Find out for yourself why everyone is asking “Have you been to Senor Pancho’s yet?” stop by just near the “Y” in Soldotna where the Grand Burrito use to be next door to Tina’s Hairpros and Hutchings Auto Spa.

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generation looking for a career in real estate Myla said, “It’s a great profession and I enjoyed it the whole thirty years. Sam Barnes and I partnered up about eight years ago when my mom and dad became ill and my load was heavy, she has been a great partner and friend and it’ll be hard leaving her as we transition to our new adventure of retirement. But as a people person I have enjoyed getting out and helping people. There is a lot of education that we have to keep up with every year to keep our license, but that keeps you involved with a great group that are involved with the real estate industry,” added Myla. A steady stream of family, friends and associates continued to crowd the Century 21 offices in Soldotna throughout the afternoon to celebrate Myla’s retirement. Her partner Sam Barnes had mixed emotions at the party, “It’s really hard to talk about what it’ll be like after she’s gone because I start crying, but we all wish her and Lee the very best down in Coeur d’Alene they de- Marquitta Andrus celebrates her mom’s retirement with dad serve it and I’ll just have to go Lee McFarland & a lot of friends.) visit her,” said Barnes. “I want to thank this wonderful community for a great thirty years!” concluded an officially retired McFarland. Pancho Rodriguez proudly invites you to his all new Senor Pancho’s authentic Mexican restaurant.

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KPBSD Leadership Team is ready for another great school year.

KPBSD Administrators prepare for a new school year.

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While kids are in denial not wanting this great summer to end, parents may be keenly aware that another school year begins next week. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) will open their doors for the new school year Tuesday, August 19th. In preparation for the New Year administrators district wide met the first Friday of August at Soldotna High School (SoHi). KPBSD Superintendent Dr. Steve Atwater along with his leadership team put on the full day in-service and were pleased with the results. “We were excited to all get back together we actually started in July and it’s hard to believe that the summer is actually coming to a close. What we are doing is preparing ourselves for what’s coming at us in the coming year such as regulation changes and some policy changes and introducing what we will be focusing on which is student growth map. That’s the connection of student learning with teacher performance which is a big change coming at us in the fall of 2015 and we are preparing for that, training and positioning ourselves for that change as well as looking at how to better prepare to respond to an emergency and the various levels of emergencies,” said Atwater in an interview. Something new this year will be a free KPBSD app for smartphones that will make it easy for parents and students to stay up to date, “It will be a seamless, convenient way to maintain a connection with your school and information on your student’s progress. It

connects to Power-school and is available now to download. We’re excited about it and will be a nice communication change for us in the coming year,” said Atwater. Regarding suggestions for parents preparing for the transition back to school schedule Atwater advised, “Gearing kids into the changing sleep schedule after summer is always needed for school and we do have some start time changes right here in Soldotna due to the reconfiguration so parents should check on those and another good tip is to maintain a place for students to do their after school homework and of course talking with you kids about school and encouraging their enthusiasm for learning is a great help for your children,” he said. Regarding his recent resignation Atwater said, “Deciding to resign as KPBSD’s superintendent was a difficult decision for me, because my work leading our school district for the past five years has been so rewarding, it is hard to step down. However, I am excited to become the University of Alaska’s Associate Vice President for K-12 Outreach, a newly created position. I am appreciative of working for a supportive school board that places our students’ needs as their number one priority and am proud that our district made so many improvements while I was here. I know the district has a clear vision for what is next and is well positioned with a strong team to continue to meet its goals,” he said. Echoing Atwater’s confidence in the district’s leadership, Principal John Pothast at Redoubt Elementary said, “This

year we have a great group of veteran administrators, in the past we’ve had years with a lot of turnover and new principals, but this year we have a solid, experienced group of administrators that are well equipped to continue our districts mission. I highly admire this group and our meeting together gave me great confidence in the coming year where we not only have veteran administrators but a thoughtful

and solid school board that just solidifies the great outlook for the coming school year.” KPBSD assistant superintendent of instruction who is likely to fill Atwater’s position while the school board moves into the search process commented about the meeting, “The district annually meets with all school administrators to kick off the new school year. This year the focus was on effective leader-

ship with specific training in the areas of teacher evaluation, school climate, and communications. Other areas of emphasis focused on school safety, pertinent laws and regulations, and school level data. Administrators were given time to plan collaborative meetings between schools and plan individual site’s opening in-services with teachers. Accountability and transparency with school im-

provement plans and learning data highlighted many discussions. The administrator meetings accomplished a great deal in the way of opening up school for another successful year.”

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Staff Sgt. Rehm welcomes his replacement Sgt. Denton to the U.S. Marine recruiting center in Native Alaskan Shannon McConnell completes boot camp and now serves as a U.S. Marine. Soldotna.

Sgt. Denton comes in for Staff Sgt. Rehm & another local woman becomes a Hometown Hero

For the last two years the community has become well acquainted with U.S. Marine recruiter Staff Sergeant Joshua Rehm, not only for his ability to find the best of our youth looking to serve their country as U.S. Marines, but for his personal volunteer service to the Peninsula through programs such as the annual Toys for Tots campaign that has grown greatly under his watch. Staff Sgt. Rehm and his family now

move on to their next duty station in Hawaii as a member of the Marine helicopter squadron. “I’m excited to be a career Marine and moving on to my text duty, but I’ll miss the Peninsula and the friends I’ve made while serving here and finding those young people who have what it takes to become a Marine and a Hometown Hero,” he told the Dispatch in an interview. Last week Staff Sgt. Rehm welcomed his final Hometown

Hero back from basic training; Pvt. Shannon McConnell, an Alaskan native who graduated from River City Academy and previously worked for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe in Kenai. “My grandfather served 20 years in the military, we were very close and at his funeral there was an all-female honor guard that honored him for his service and it inspired me because one day I would like to honor someone for their service

the way they honored him and to one day receive such honor myself. I chose the Marine Corp because it offered the highest honor and most pride of any branch of the service,” said Pvt. McConnell. “When I went to boot camp I knew it was going to be challenging and we hiked the same distances with the same weight packs as our male counterparts there was no special consideration because I was a woman and yes it was a

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challenge but the pride comes after you feel like giving up but persevere, meet the challenge and complete it. I did it and now I look forward to traveling the world seeing and learning new things while serving my country honoring my family, friends and loved ones,” added Pvt. McConnell now one of “The few. The Proud,” a United States Marine. New Marine Recruiter Sgt. Jonathon Denton says he is

looking forward to taking over for Staff Sgt. Rehm and invites folks to stop by the office in the Peninsula Center Mall and get acquainted, “We look for those who have what it takes to be a Marine and those who will be a benefit to the Corp. we’re not just looking for those who don’t know what they want after high school but those who will benefit the Marine Corp and keep our traditions going forward,” said Sgt. Denton.

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Real Estate - For Sale (Cont’d) Income Property Land Manufactured Mobile Homes Multiple Dwelling Out of Area for Sale Steel Building Vacation Property Wanted To Buy Waterfront Property Real Estate - 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

General Employment

Homer Electric Association, Inc. is accepting applications from qualified individuals to fill a Plant Operator/Rover position at NIKISKI POWER PLANT to staff our expanded generation facilities in the Nikiski. Successful candidates will fill positions on maintenance and rotating shift schedules. In order to be considered qualified; an applicant must have advanced technical training in gas or steam turbine design, manufacture, operations and maintenance, and five years' work experience specific to the operations and maintenance of power generation facilities. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating a strong Electrical or Instrument & Control background. 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. Recruiting will continue until a qualified applicant has been hired.

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Real Estate - Rentals (Cont’d) Merchandise For Sale (Cont’d) Vacation Rentals Musical Instructions FINANCIAL Office/Business Equipment Auctions Vacations/Tickets Business for Sale Wanted To Buy Financial Opportunities Recreation Mortgage/Loans Aircrafts & Parts Merchandise For Sale All-Terrain Vehicles Antiques/Collectibles Archery Appliances Bicycles Audio/Video Boat Supplies/Parts Building Supplies Boats & Sail Boats Computers Boat Charters Crafts/Holiday Items Boats Commercial Electronics Campers/Travel Trailers Exercise Equipment Fishing Firewood Guns Food Hunting Guide Service Furniture Kayaks Garage Sales Lodging Heavy Equipment/Farm Machinery Marine Lawn & Garden Motor Homes/RVs Liquidation Snowmobiles Machinery & Tools Sporting Goods Miscellaneous Transportation Music Autos

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Transportation (Cont’d) Classic/Custom Financing Motorcycles Parts & Accessories Rentals Repair & Services Sport Utilities, 4x4 Suburbans/Vans/Buses Trucks Trucks: Commercial Trucks: Heavy Duty Trailers Vehicles Wanted PETS & LIVESTOCK Birds Cats Dogs Horses Livestock Livestock Supplies Pet Services Pet Supplies Services Appliance Repair Auction Services

General Employment

HIRING FAIR

Amundsen Educational Center is currently recruiting for:

Red Diamond Center, Suite 36

Administrative Assistant/Office Occupations Teacher’s Assistant. 14 hours a week of classroom and 6 hours of administrative support per week for 40 weeks per year. $15/hr.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and submit to a background check and drug screening. Must also have a clean driving record and be able to transport consumers in your own vehicle.

Professional Medical Coding Facilitator. Assist instructor in medical coding courses. 117 days of class time/prep/ study for 7.5 hours per day and 29 days of optional prep/study time for 5 hours per day. $15 per hour.

We are devoting this day to hiring qualified individuals. We will be interviewing, checking references and hiring people to work with the following populations:

Adjunct Instructor in Office Occupations and Microsoft Suite. This includes teaching Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Power Point. . $5,000 per semester.

• Seniors •Youth •Developmentally Disabled • Medically Fragile Individuals • Behaviorally Challenged Bring:

Contact Carmen Franchino or Eric Johnson at AEC, 262-9055 or email at info@aecak.org.

• A willingness to help those who are experiencing a disability

Amundsen Educational Center is an EEO Employer and proudly promotes diversity.

• 2 employment references • 3 character references unrelated to you For additional information call (907)262-6331

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Services (Cont’d) Snow Removal Tax Services Travel Services Tree Services Veterinary Water Delivery Well Drilling Notices/Announcements Announcements Card of Thanks Freebies Lost/Found Personals/Notices Misc. Notices/Announcements Worship Listings Public Notices/Legal Ads Adoptions Articles of Incorporation Bids Foreclosures Government Misc. Notices Notice to Creditors Public Notices Regulations

General Employment

CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA

General Employment ENERGETIC, FULL-TIME ASSISTANT

Library Assistant II Posting Date: August 4, 2014 Closing Date: August 29, 2014 Salary: $20.22 per hour. General Description: This is a year round, 40-hour-per week Children's Services position. The Library Assistant II performs a broad range of clerical and administrative support activities working under the direction and supervision of the Library Director. Basic knowledge of library automations systems or an MLS degree is desirable. Position announcement, job description and application are available through the Alaska Job Center Network, (907) 335-3010 and on the City's Website at www.ci.kenai.ak.us To Apply: Submit resume and City of Kenai application form by August 29, 2014 to Peninsula Job Service, 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Kenai, AK 99611. Web Link: For more information about the City of Kenai, visit our home page at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us.

General Employment

Apartments, Unfurnished General Employment

ALL TYPES OF RENTALS

Dental Assistant.

General Employment

Modern family-oriented general dental practice seeking a full time dental assistant to work at our clinic in Soldotna. Our practice focuses on prevention and restorative care while providing cosmetic dental services, oral surgery, implants, and root canals. We are looking for a reliable, motivated, team-orientated individual to join our well established team. Dental assisting experience a plus but willing to train an enthusiastic person especially someone with other medical experience. Basic computer skills needed. Please call 262-6393 to get address for resume and cover letter.

General Employment

CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA

Position Announcement

Position Vacancy

City Planner. Pay $32.94 per hour. The City Planner is a supervisory position working under the direction of the City Manager. The Planner is responsible for all functions, operations, activities, and personnel related to planning and zoning. The Planner assists the City Manager in developing economic development strategies and provides administrative support to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 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 August 25, 2014 to Peninsula Job Service, 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Kenai, AK 99611. The City of Kenai is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the City of Kenai, visit our home page at www.ci.kenai.ak.us

Police Officer. Pay starting at $32.94 per hour. Police Officers are paid overtime, shift differential, holiday, and certification pay for intermediate and advanced certificates. Officers work a schedule of (4) ten hour days per week. Applicants are required to have a minimum of an AA degree. Position announcement, job description and application materials are available through the Alaska Job Center Network, (907) 335-3010. Submit all required application materials by 2 PM on September 11, 2014 to Peninsula Job Service, 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Kenai, AK 99611. The City of Kenai is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the City of Kenai, visit our home page at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us.

Services (Cont’d) Automotive Repair Builders/Contractors Cabinetry/Counters Carpentry/Odd Jobs Charter Services Child Care Needed Child Care Provided Cleaning Services Commercial Fishing Education/Instruction Excavating/Backhoe Financial Fishing Guide Services Health Home Health Care Household Cleaning Services House-sitting Internet Lawn Care & Landscaping Masonry Services Miscellaneous Services Mortgages Lenders Painting/Roofing Plumbing/Heating/Electric Satellite TV

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

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

Construction & Trades CONSTRUCTION WORKERS NEEDED Good pay, Bonuses 394-6034

General Employment WANTED WAREHOUSE/ DELIVERY HELPER Fulltime, year round, benefits. Drug test required. Apply in person at Sadler's in Sterling, Mile 81.5, Sterling Hwy. EOE

Healthcare HELP NEEDED Live in caregiver, Experienced female preferred. All expenses paid. (907)598-1945

Hospitality & Food Service Prep cook/ Dishwasher

needed. $10. hour, DOE. Apply at The Duck Inn

Homes HOME & CABIN FOR SALE

Homes KENAI RIVER FRONT LOT

145-Ft. Kenai riverfront, mile from hospital/ businesses. Quiet, beautiful, excellent for professional or someone who loves to fish. $550,000. (907)262-4934

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Apartments, Furnished

Homes

FURNISHED/ Unfurnished. 1-bedroom, Soldotna farm setting, $875. month includes utilities. RV Parking available. No Smoking/no pets. Available Sept. 15th. (907)598-8566. KENAI 1-Bedroom, furnished, heat, cable included. No pets. $700. month. (907)283-5203, (907)398-1642. LONGMERE AREA 2-bedroom, Available now thru May 2015 No smoking/ pets. Washer/dryer, WiFi, all utilities included, $850./ 1st & last month rent plus deposit. (907)262-1790 (907)394-8685 Seasonal TOWNHOUSE Condominium On the River in Soldotna Fully furnished 1-bedroom, cable, from $880. Utilities included. No smoking/ pets. (907)262-7835 SOLDOTNA Furnished 1-Bedroom. Shady Lane Apartments. $725. Heat & cable included. No pets. (907)398-1642, (907)283-5203.

Homes KENAI RIVER HOME 5-Bedroom, 3-bath, furnished 2-Car Garage, $1,600./ month No Pets, No Smoking. Century 21 Freedom Realty (907)262-2522 NIKISKI LOG CABIN Large loft bedroom, great location. $850. plus utilities. Century21 Property Management (907)262-2522

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Apartments, Unfurnished

Homes

Rentals

Homes

PARKVIEW APARTMENTS

HOME FOR SALE.

Now Accepting Applications For Remodeled Spacious 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Affordable Apartments. Adjacent to Playground/Park Onsite Laundry, Full Time Manager Rent Is Based On 30% Of Gross Income & Subsidized By Rural Development For Eligible Households.

Contact Manager at 907-262-1407 TDD 1-800-770-8973 330 Columbine Soldotna, AK 99669

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider

Homes Homes

Alaskan Dream.

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

Healthcare

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

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Modern state of the art office in Kenai/ Soldotna. All aspects of family dentistry, fun, warm, caring & friendly environment with a team approach to dentistry. Great income with experience. 8am- 4pm, Monday- Thursday. Call (907)260-4917 or (907)252-5356 Submit resume to PO Box 129 Soldotna, AK 99669.

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Apartments, Unfurnished 3-BEDROOM, 1.5-BATH 1500SqFt. Storage, washer/dryer, & Carport. Cats Only with/ $600. deposit. NO DOGS. $1,025. Rent & Security .Deposit. Tenants pay electric. (907)335-1950

EXCELLENT OCEAN VIEW! Bay Arm Apartments, Kenai. Accepting applications for studio apartment, utilities included. $25. nonrefundable application fee. No pets. (907)283-4405.

Land

K-BEACH, SOLDOTNA Brand new executive suites 2/3 Bedrooms, 2-baths, washer/dryer, heated garage. No Smoking/ no pets. $1,300. (907)398-9600

LOT FOR SALE 2 acres on Tote Road, paved road, gas, electric, phone. level, good soil. $30,000. per lot. (907)398-1211

NEAR VIP Sunny 2-bedroom, 1,100sqft., $1,250. washer/dryer, Dish TV. carport, utilities included. No Smoking/ No Pets. (907)398-0027.

Manufactured Mobile Homes FSBO 53355 Tors Circle, Nikiski. 2-bedroom with addition, 1-bath. 1.06 acres $65,000. as is. All appliances stay. (907)776-7641

REDOUBT VIEW Soldotna’s best value! Quiet, freshly painted, close to schools. 1-Bedroom from $625. 2-Bedroom from $725. 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, from $825. No pets. (907)262-4359.

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Apartments, Furnished 1-LARGE ROOM FULLY FURNISHED Soldotna, quiet setting, includes utilities. (907)394-2543.

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Boats & Sail Boats

20FT CUSTOM BUILT CABIN CRUISER 131 Volvo 280 outdrive, kitchen, dinette, sleeps two, 6ft.-plus cabin height, self-bailing. $28,500. Soldotna. (337)772-9944

Classic/Custom 1931 MODEL A PICKUP Green & Black Restored. $20,000. (907)953-0141

Pets & Livestock Birds Cats Dogs Horses Livestock Livestock Supplies Pet Services Pet Supplies

Dogs AKC Brittany Pups Dam & sire proven hunters. Great companions. References available. Order for pick of litter based on date. $250 deposit received. Call (907)953-4816 or $1,000.

TEACH ALL DOGS Everything with brains, not pain. Obedience, Puppy, Nose work, Rally, Agility, Privates. K-Beach Road (907)262-6846 www.pendog.org

**ASIAN MASSAGE** Please make the phone ring. Call anytime. (907)741-1644

Notices/ Announcements Announcements Card of Thanks Freebies Lost/Found Personals/Notices Misc. Notices/ Announcements Worship Listings

Public Notices/ Legal Ads

Auctions Business for Sale Financial Opportunities Mortgages/Loans

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

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

Health

Financial

Merchandise For Sale

KENAI KENNEL CLUB

‘08 20FTt Alumaweld 8hp & 50hp Yamaha, low hours, electric motor lift, power wash down, fish holding tank, $23,000. OBO. (907)262-1497

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Offices/ Medical/ Retail/ Real Estate. Prime Location 900, 1836, or 2736 sq.ft., utilities & snow removal included. Soldotna (907)260-5871, (907)398-4053

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

Audio/Video SONY TV & STAND 48in. Sony TV & DVD player, & stand $600. Ninilchik (305)872-2144

Health

Machinery & Tools DETROIT DIESEL Engines Marine. Two 8V92 naturals no gears. One RTO about 5000 hours. The other about. 800 hours since overhaul everything good except block. (907)399-1556 ESTATE SALE. Tools, Electronics, CD's, Exercise equipment, books. 115 Richfield Dr. (off No. Dogwood Rd.) "Rain or Shine" Aug. 7, 8, 9. Start 8am - 6pm. LUGER DIESEL 20 KW generator 2800 hours $4,000. (907)260-6760

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Alaska Statewide Land Sale The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office is holding a sealed bid auction for approximately 58 parcels throughout Alaska. Lots are approximately 0.5 to 7 acres in size. Information on the sale and the parcels can be viewed on the Trust Land Office's website at www.mhtrustland.org or call (907) 269-8658 PUBLISH: 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3, 10, 17, 24, 140/1, 8, 15, 2014

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