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Question Who is your preferred candidate for governor? n Sean Parnell (Republican) n Byron Mallott (Democrat) n Bill Walker (Non-affiliated) n J.R. Myers (Alaska Constitution) n Carolyn F. Clift (Libertarian)

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Kenai buys five parcels in Old Town Tenants will be given at least 90 days to move By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

The City of Kenai has acquired five parcels of foreclosed properties on Peninsula Avenue with the intent of using the lots as a staging area for the bluff erosion project. The Kenai City Council Wednesday passed the ordinance after paying the balance of the unpaid property taxes to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Four of the lots have residences on the property, one of which is

condemned and considered unlivable, said Kenai City Manager Rick Koch. The last owner of the properties, David Rohner had listed the parcels under First Baptist Church. Rohner had been involved in a couple lawsuits with the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Kenai over unpaid property taxes. According to Alaska court records, the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough both won lawsuits against Rohner that totaled $70,000 of outstanding

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property taxes. Koch said their lawsuit with the owner had to do with code enforcement. The city plans to notify the residents of the ownership change Friday and would assist the three tenants in finding another home. In the meantime the tenants no longer need to pay rent to their previous landlord or to the city, Koch said. Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Plans for that transition are not A row of properties along Peninsula Avenue Thursday in finalized yet, but Koch said Kenai, The city recently bought properties near a crumbling they would give at least 90 days bluff along the Kenai River where erosion mitigation efforts See BLUFF, page A-10 are underway.

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Maryland looks into Alaska candidate’s tax break ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say they will look into a tax break for Maryland residents received by Alaska’s Republican U.S. Senate candidate. Alaska Public Radio Network reports that Dan Sullivan owns a home in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and the Alaska Democratic Party chairman asked Maryland officials to look into Sullivan’s eligibility for the tax break. It requires owners to say the home is their principal residence. Chairman Mike Wenstrup questioned if Sullivan could receive the exemption while voting in Alaska. Robert E. Young, director of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, says he didn’t get the letter yet but has a legal obligation to investigate the claim. The Sullivan campaign declined to comment to the network, but his website says he considered his time outside Alaska a temporary duty assignment.

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A bull caribou browses and watches the road after crossing Lawton Drive Thursday in Kenai, Alaska. One other, younger caribou browsed nearby as the two moved toward the golf course.

In the enduring saga of the Binkley Street improvements, the next phase of road construction will limit access to the Soldotna US Post Office. A temporary route is being constructed on Park Avenue between Fireweed Avenue and Binkley Street for all traffic directed to the post office, said project manager Lee Frey. Work will be concentrated to the area between Corral Avenue and See REPAIRS, page A-10

Boat launch free for citizens Risk Assessment post-dipnet, Kenai decides reaching final stages City could lose $6,000 a year in fee revenue By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

It may have taken seven years, but Kenai City Council member Mike Boyle’s persistence in providing free boat launch use at the city dock has paid off. The Kenai City Council enacted a resolution to remove the $25 fee for public use of the city boat launch before and after the dipnet season. The resolution also included free parking for users, excluded during the July 10-31 personal use fishery. The fee for commercial users still applies. Boyle said the resolution is a compromise from a previous ordinance he sponsored that requested the city provide residents of Kenai with free services of the boat launch and parking. He said because Kenai residents pay taxes to the city he felt they already pay for the right to use those services. He compared the intent of the resolution Nikiski residents having free use of the community pool. “This has been an interest of people long before I was on the council for residents to get free access,” Boyle said. “The

compromise allows free launch for residents outside of dipnet and is now open to everybody. I accomplished what I set out to achieve.” In 2007, Boyle first attempted to provide free use of the city dock to Kenai residents but two former city attorneys Krista Stearns and Cary Graves

questioned the legality of offering free service to some while charging others. Kenai City Attorney Scott Bloom said the use of a dedicated dipnet revenue fund for the city dock would make it more difficult to support free use of boat launch for Kenai See DOCK, page A-10

Other city business The council passed three ordinances and two other resolutions Wednesday. Among those, was an ordinance waiving lease provisions for a lot of airport property to Legacy Electric owner Derek Leichliter, who applied to lease the property for a term of 55 years and construct two T-hangers on the lot. Koch said prior to development, existing silt and organic waste material will need to be excavated and replaced with suitable material to build on. The council also unanimously passed a resolution and approved a joint resolution with other Kenai Peninsula borough municipalities to request the Alaska Board of Fisheries hold the 2017 Upper Cook Inlet finfish meeting on the Kenai Peninsula. During their closing comments, every council member recognized the beautiful blossoming wildflowers on Lawton Drive and gave compliments to the Kenai Parks and Recreation Department and Beautification Committee for their work. Koch said with so many people stopping to take pictures in the field the city may be a victim of their own success with trampled flowers. He said building a trail through the field would be a suitable solution for next year. Kenai Central High School senior Allie Ostrander was selected to be a student representative on the city council and her first meeting will be Sept. 17. C

By KAYLEE OSOWSKI Peninsula Clarion

After three years of development, analysis and research, a document that aims to provide options to reduce the risk of marine oil spills in the Cook Inlet is nearing completion. The Cook Inlet Risk Assessment Advisory Panel met Thursday at the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in Kenai to develop its the risk reduction options for the project. Tim Robertson, of Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC. and facilitator for the risk assessment project, gave a public overview of the project in the morning before the panel went into a closed session. The project focuses on large vessels and doesn’t include military or research vessels or non-marine oil work. Robertson discussed the two phases of the project. The first is understanding the environment, hazards, vessel traffic, types of potential accidents and consequences. The second phase is identifying potential risk reduction options, some of which were

outlined by the federal government others came from the panel and public comment. The team sorted the options into three categories — immediate implementation, additional analysis required and non-applicable. During the closed session the group planned to discuss risk reduction and prevention options under consideration, which includes a cross-inlet pipeline, a harbor safety committee, emergency towing, expanded training and improved winter ice guidelines among other options. The options being considered fall under six categories starting with decreasing the basic causes of potential incidents to reducing the impact of a spill occurs. The panel approved immediate implementation of a harbor safety committee. It is in the formation process with an inaugural meeting scheduled for November, Robertson said. “Essentially moving maritime safety forward in Cook Inlet requires some kind of ongoing process, some ongoing body to look at that and that’s what harbor safety committees are,” he said. While many harbor safety See CIRA, page A-10

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Nuclear cleanup plans expected in 2 weeks Despite progress federal site could take three years to reopen CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — cal contamination and resuming Officials working to reopen the operations after a mysterious federal government’s troubled nuclear waste dump in southeastern New Mexico say they are making significant progress Wednesday’s prices and will detail their recovery plans in two weeks. North Slope crude: Tammy Reynolds, who is $99.40, up from leading the effort at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carls$97.06 on Tuesday bad, told a community meeting West Texas Int.: Thursday evening that there are $95.54, up from more than 7,000 pieces to the $92.88 on Tuesday plan for cleaning up radiologi-

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February leak that contaminated 22 workers. Officials have said it could be three years before WIPP completely reopens. It’s still unclear exactly what caused the leak from a barrel of waste from Los Alamos Na-

tional Laboratory. WIPP is the government’s only permanent repository for legacy waste such as contaminated gloves, tools and clothing from decades of nuclear bomb building.

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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. 9:45 a.m. • TOPS #AK 196 meets at The Grace Lutheran Church, in Soldotna. Call Dorothy at 262-1303. Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. 12:30 p.m. • Well Elders Live Longer exercise (W.E.L.L.) will meet at the Nikiski Senior Center. Call instructor Mary Olson at 907-776-3745. 8 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “It Works” at URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • AA 12 by 12 at the United Methodist Church, 607 Frontage Road, Kenai. • Twin City Al-Anon Family group, United Methodist Church, 607

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The fall and winter program begin with the timely topic of garden clean up, “The Great Garden Clean UP! and What to Do About It...” The annual question of what to do in your gardens and growing Celebrate National Public Lands Day areas of, clean it up or let it lay comes up every year. Some people Join Alaska State Parks on Saturday Sept. 27 as they celebrate clean out everything possible, turn the soil, and add amendments, National Public Lands Day at their Kenai Headquarters Office others let their end-of-season plant material lay on the ground located in Sterling. Volunteers will assist State Parks Staff in as mulch or put plant items into their soil as a form of lasagna conducting light maintenance along a popular fishing trail and gardening. possible river restoration. At 7 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Bldg. in The event will be located at 35850 Lou Morgan Road. the lower level meeting room located at Mile 16.5 on Kalifornsky Volunteers should show up at 11 a.m. and meet in the Day Use Beach Road, a panel of local gardeners who live in different parts Parking Area. The event will end around 2 p.m. Please bring of our Central water, snacks, work gloves, and depending on any recent rain Peninsula area and grow a wide variety of plants in gardens, fall, rubber boots. For more information and to RSVP please tunnels and greenhouses will share how and what they do incorcontact Jason Okuly at 262-5581 ext 28. porating questions from the audience. There is always a room full of knowledgeable gardeners and farmers willing to share their School starts for puppies knowledge and experiences. This is always a fun meeting, as we Kenai Kennel Club will be starting a Puppy Kindergarten class. get together again for the fall and compare notes and dirt digging war stories. It will be starting on Sept. 11 at 6/6:30 p.m. Memberships are half price for the remainder of 2014, $10 For more information call 776-5188 to pre-register. Please bring shot records and leave dogs in car until you are finished for individual, $15 for family. Refreshments and sometimes door prizes. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more inforregistering and meet the instructor. mation, contact Marion Nelson 283 4632.

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Caregiver support meeting scheduled Kenai Peninsula Family Caregiver Support Program will be holding a caregiver support meeting at the Soldotna Senior Center, Tuesday Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Topic: “Healthy Aging Awareness Month,” join us and other family caregivers to share your experiences. Let us take care of you, so you can take care of your family member. For more information call Shelley or Judy at 907-262-1280.

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Challenger Geocaches for fun and cash Join the Challenger Center on Sept. 20 to support STEM education in Alaska as geocache teams compete for prizes around Soldotna and Kenai, hang out on-site for the community EDUcache to learn more about this real world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS devices or attend the soirée and watch the Peninsula Performers, dine and participate in games and an exciting silent auction with lots of travel packages. For more information visit www.akchallenger.org, “like” the Challenger Center on FB, or call 907-283-2000.

Extension Service offers local berry hike

Join the Cooperative Extension Service for a Local Berry Hike to celebrate Local Foods Week, Sept. 15, 5:30-7:00 p.m. starting at the Food Bank on Kalifornsky Beach Road. This free hike is Saturday intended for people new to berry picking in the Central Peninsula 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur area. Janice Chumley will take the group on a hike on Tsalteshi Trails to show the landscapes necessary for various types of berHighway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440. ries. Participants need to be able to walk a mile on unstable ter 9 a.m. • Al-Anon book study, Central Peninsula Hospital’s Augustine rain. This hike is limited to 15 participants. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Service Office to register at 262-5824. Room, Soldotna. Call 907-953-4655. Frontage Road in Kenai. Call 907-953-4655.

10 a.m. • Narcotics Anonymous PJ Meeting, URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. 7 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous support group “Dopeless Hope Fiends,” URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. 8 p.m. • AA North Roaders Group at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 242-9477.

Masters swimmers back in the pool

The Masters Swimming program will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. starting Sept. 9 at the Skyview Middle School pool. U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national organization that provides organized workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are open to all adult swimmers — fitness, triathlete, competitive, and non-com The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings petitive — who are dedicated to of local organizations. To have your event listed, email organization improving their fitness through name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a contact swimming. The fee is $65 per month to phone number to news@peninsulaclarion.com. swim two workouts per week; $40 to swim one day per week; or $10 to drop in. For more information, Angie Brennan at fitalaskans@gmail.com.

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Campaign merger means one less choice It has been a momentous week in

Alaska politics as gubernatorial candidates Bill Walker, an independent candidate, and Byron Mallott, a Democrat, merged their campaigns. The new ticket has Walker seeking the governor’s seat and Mallott as his running mate for lt. governor. According to pollsters, Walker has a better chance of unseating incumbent Gov. Sean Parnell in a two-way race. But this development, while it may be good for the Walker campaign, is a disservice to Alaska voters. First, a little history. Walker lost the Republican primary to Parnell in 2010, picking up 33.09 percent of the vote to Parnell’s 50.12 percent. This time around, Walker chose to run as an non-affiliated candidate to avoid the primary altogether. But, until this week, Walker was still registered as a Republican — he dropped his party affiliation as part of the agreement to merge campaigns. And while Walker and Parnell may differ on specific policy decisions, when it comes down to it, their political views are fairly similar. Where does that leave the 42,327 Alaskans who cast a ballot in the primary for Mallott? If the goal of the election is simply to beat the opponent, then the race for governor just got more interesting. But if the purpose of the election is to provide a voice and a choice for Alaskans, to debate different points of view and different visions of the state’s future, then the upcoming campaign season has lost some of its luster.

Quotable “Our objective is clear, and that is to degrade and destroy ISIL so that it’s no longer a threat.” — President Barack Obama during a visit to Estonia, using an alternate acronym for the Islamic State. “A cease-fire, in my view, is an important victory for Russia. And having secured a cease-fire, if it actually goes through, Russia will be bargaining from a position of strength, using the domestic political situation in Ukraine, the economic plight of the country, the social consequences from that plight.” — Dmitry Trenin, director of the Carnegie Moscow Center, commenting on Russia’s and Ukraine’s agreement on steps for a truce. “We don’t think there are shortcuts or unilateral measures that can be taken at the United Nations or any place else that will bring about the outcome that the Palestinian people most seek.” — Samantha Power, U.S. envoy to the United Nations, stressing that negotiations are the only way to achieve a two-state solution where Israel and Palestine live side by side in peace. “Six months into the worst Ebola epidemic in history, the world is losing the battle to contain it. Ebola treatment centers are reduced to places where people go to die alone, where little more than palliative care is offered.” — Joanne Liu, Doctors Without Borders’ international president.

Letters to the Editor Fundraiser nets $13,000 for fallen state troopers On May 1, 2014 Sgt. Patrick Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabriel “Gabe” Rich went on a call in the small Interior Alaska village of Tanana. They were killed in the line of duty. On May 2 the Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Safari Club International held a Guns for the Hunter-Wall of Guns raffle. That night we had a retired Trooper Carl Nelson win his share of guns and he donated one gun to our club for our fundraiser in June. With board approval, President Spencie Netschert and Mike Crawford announced that we would raffle the gun in our live auction and give the proceeds to the families of the fallen troopers. We asked Trooper Travis Tillman to chose a rifle as the gun to be auctioned; his choice was a Ruger 10-22 takedown. Elaina and Ted Spraker of Women on Target then donated a range bag with 1000 rounds of .22 ammunition that included safety glasses, ear protection and just about anything you would need for shooting. The gun and range bag were auctioned that night. Then we asked if anybody wanted to add onto the amount. Between the live auction and the add-ons the generous people of the peninsula donated and raised $13,000 for the Troopers Memorial account. All proceeds will go to the families of the fallen Troopers. As president of the Alaska Kenai Peninsula Chapter Safari Club International and its Board of Directors it is my honor and the honor of all of our club members to present Sgt. James Truesdell and Lt. Dane Gilmore these two checks for $6,500 each, a total of $13,000 for Sgt. Scott Johnson Memorial fund and Trooper Gabe Rich’s Memorial fund. Beyond the sorrow, light shines in the future. Thank You Sgt. Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabe Rich for your service. Spencie Netschert Soldotna

Economics the linchpin of Freedom, Liberty People all over the planet talk about Liberty and Freedom. More commonly discussed here than anywhere else. But few understand it. Freedom and Liberty is based on the individual owning 100 percent of their productive power. A slave’s productive power is owned by another person or group of individuals. In reality economics is the linchpin of Freedom and Liberty. Few discuss the issues ailing the planet. Currently there are 63 nations at war involving over 560 militia groups. (Googlewarsintheworld.) Here in the USA the militias continue to grow. Seeing our faltering economy, ever growing militarization of local and federal police forces along with the perceived threat of Islamic terrorists expands fear in the people. What can Alaskans do? Hope the federal government will leave us alone? Continue to better arm ourselves? Pray that we will not go to war with Russia? Prepare to fight Islamist terrorist on our soil? Or have a discussion on an economic plan for the future. I have advocated for a Public Bank of Alaska. Few research the benefits. I have spoken/written about it to our elected State politicians. It falls on deaf ears. The people must generate the discussion. According to a recent article in the Alaska Dispatch (August 27, 2014), we have $12 billion of our Permanent Fund invested in the Bond Market. Our income this year is $278 million, down from $672 million in 2000. Consider this: take our money out of bonds and use it as seed

Life experience would make for a better juror Throughout my adult life I have held the belief it is my privilege, honor, and duty to be willing to serve when called for jury duty. I have been chosen for this duty three times in the last two years, and now it seems mostly to be a colossal waste of my time and effort. I am willing to serve, have the time to serve, and believe myself to have the kind of balanced perspective, life experience, and practicality to see the issues set before me and render a fair judgment. Apparently, it’s not enough. At my latest turn at presenting myself for the August jury pool, I came away with great frustration and the realization that no matter my level of intelligence, understanding, willingness, time or fairness of mind, I will never be chosen to sit on a jury on the Kenai Peninsula. That may seem to be a fatalist remark, and so it is. It is my fate to ever be ordered to appear and never chosen, held hostage by a system that in trying to find the ultimate in fairness, rejects those to whom fairness is priority. Why? Because I have too much life experience, or I ask too many questions, or they don’t like the way I dress, the color of my eyes, any number

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money in a Public Bank of Alaska. With the banking principle called Fractional Reserve Banking, money could be created and used for improving the productivity of the people. Never touching the principle investment. Infrastructure projects like an All-Alaska pipeline. Low interest loans for municipalities to help improve local infrastructure thus improving the productivity of the people. Less expensive student loans for furthering the educational level of our people. Yes, there would be interest paid on these loans but it would be less than what is currently paid to Wall Street Banks and the interest payments would be income for our Permanent Fund. State and local governments could borrow from us rather than Wall Street Banks. In a recent article in Foreign Affairs Magazine (September-October 2014), Brown University Professor Mark Blyth suggested the Federal Reserve Bank just hand out money to the poor and have them spend it into the economy. I am sure the poor folks in Ferguson, Missouri would love such a plan. But does that really help the people in the long term? Until, we the people, have an honest discussion on economics the planet will continue to expand its military conflicts. Militias will grow throughout the nation and government will increase the Orwellian behavior to protect the masses. Ray Southwell Nikiski

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of reasons. Ask me a question, and I will answer honestly the precise question asked. Do not assume that my silence means anything other than that you have not asked the right question. In the instructions from the judge, we are never asked or told to volunteer more information than what is asked. This is misleading. I learned that attorneys will make assumptions, false assumptions based on a poorly-written question. Have I or anyone in my family ... well, yes, actually. It doesn’t matter what kind of case, I or someone in my family has probably experienced something. Let’s see, considering parents, all six kids, cousins and others, yes, it’s all covered, and it touched all our lives, devastated families, and caused all manner of problems. But here’s the thing ... it’s all in the past. It has made my life richer and I have understanding of both sides issues that many people may lack. Shoplifting, burglary, grand theft, kidnapping at gunpoint, spousal abuse, child abuse, sexual assault, assault and battery, rape, drug smuggling, and murder, all have been part of my family dynamic. I am not afraid to share that there was a dark side in my family. There has been alcoholism, drug addiction, suicide, and nearly everyone has had cancer. It’s a rich history to be sure, and yes, I’m writing a book about it. The point I’m making is that I realize I’ll never be selected to be on a jury. Maybe the reason I’ll never be chosen is that I am a Christian, and my faith is my life. If I mention the name of God even once, that’s probably a red flag to any court. If asked, I will answer that I’m well aware of Jury Nullification. If you are educated about the United States Constitution and know the rights of members of juries, I’m sure that is automatic de-selection. It is a sham and a travesty that a “jury of your peers” does not include those who may possibly be able to understand the side of the accused as well as the side of the prosecution. It also precludes those involved in law enforcement groups or supporters of the rule of law. Nor does it include people who have taken the time to become familiar with and take seriously the rights and responsibilities of being a juror. With the rich family experience and the ability to assess and understand both sides of an issue, a proponent and supporter of the enforcement of the law, a Christian, and someone who believes in both proper judgment and mercy, I will never be chosen for a jury. And that’s a shame. When I receive my next jury summons, I will write a letter to the District Attorney and the Court, detailing my family history and ask to be excused. It would save a lot of time. Nancy Whiting Kenai

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Ukraine’s leader: Careful optimism on peace talks By JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG Associated Press

NEWPORT, Wales — Ukraine’s president expressed “careful optimism” Thursday that a peace deal could be reached with Russian-backed separatists at their upcoming talks, even as he and NATO leaders agreed that Moscow should be punished for its role in the insurgency. President Petro Poroshenko said he was ready to order a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine if a deal is signed at scheduled talks Friday in Minsk, Belarus. The rebels said they were ready to declare a truce if agreement can be reached on a political settlement for the mostly Russian-speaking region. “Look, Ukraine is fighting for peace,” Poroshenko told a news conference, speaking in English. “It’s Ukraine which pays the highest price every single day, losing lives of soldiers, innocent civilians.” As head of state, Poroshenko said he is “ready to do my best to stop the war,” and he voiced

“careful optimism” about the meeting. Before flying to Wales for the meetings with NATO leaders, Poroshenko discussed the outlines of a peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who also expressed optimism about the chances of reaching agreement. For all the upbeat assessments, however, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen was skeptical of Russian motives. “If recent statements from President Putin represent a genuine effort to find a political solution, I would welcome it because that’s exactly what we need: a constructive political process,” Rasmussen said. “However, what counts is what is actually happening on the ground, so it remains to be seen what it is, and I have to say that previously we have seen similar statements and initiatives and they have been a smoke screen for continued Russian destabilization of the situation in Ukraine.” Since mid-April, Moscow-

backed separatists have been fighting government troops in a conflict the U.N. estimates has killed nearly 2,600 people. On Thursday, a NATO military officer told The Associated Press the ranks of Russian soldiers directly involved in the conflict have grown. “Our current assessment is that several thousand Russian combat troops are actively engaged in fighting in Ukraine,” said the officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not allowed to make public remarks on intelligence matters. NATO previously had put the number of Russians at 1,000. Russian forces “are equipped with a spectrum of combat capabilities, including hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles, as well as artillery and combat support elements,” the NATO officer said. Kremlin officials repeatedly have denied their troops or military assets are involved. Facing major challenges with simultaneous conflicts in Ukraine, Syria and Iraq and a

winding-down of operations in Afghanistan, NATO leaders began a two-day summit at a golf resort in southern Wales. Before the official proceedings started, Poroshenko met with President Barack Obama and the leaders of NATO’s four major European powers: British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. A White House official said Obama and the other Western leaders expressed solidarity with Ukraine and agreed Russia should be punished for its conduct. “The leaders reiterated their condemnation of Russia’s continued flagrant violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and agreed on the need for Russia to face increased costs for its actions,” U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes said. “The leaders also expressed their strong support for President Poroshenko’s efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the

conflict.” Rhodes told reporters the U.S. and European Union were coordinating on additional sanctions against Russia that could be levied “in the days to come.” Poroshenko also met with the heads of state and government from all 28 NATO member states, even though NATO officials have made clear that membership for Ukraine isn’t in the cards anytime soon, and that NATO cannot and will not provide it with weapons. To aid Ukraine’s military, NATO leaders instead agreed on a 15 million euro ($20 million) package to help in the areas of cyberdefense, logistics, rehabilitating soldiers injured by the rebels, and command, communications and control capabilities. Poroshenko also said many individual NATO countries declared their willingness to provide greater support for Ukraine, including “militarytechnical cooperation on nonlethal and lethal items.” Some of the bilateral consultations

covered “high-precision weapons,” he said. The news conference ended before reporters could ask additional follow-ups. NATO officials said they couldn’t confirm or deny that some member counties had decided to furnish arms to Ukraine. Specifics of the hoped-for peace deal have yet to be finalized. Putin has suggested that rebels halt their offensive while the Ukrainian government forces should pull back from shelling residential areas. During a meeting in the wings of the NATO summit with Secretary of State John Kerry, Poroshenko said, “the only thing we need now for peace and stability is just two main things: First, that Russia withdraw their troops, and second, to close the border.” If those conditions are met, Poroshenko said, a “peace solution” could be found in within days. He has also called for establishing a buffer zone on the border and the release of all Ukrainian prisoners held in Russia.

Fast-food protesters cuffed at higher-pay rallies By JOSEPH PISANI Associated Press

NEW YORK — Police handcuffed dozens of protesters who blocked traffic in dozens of cities across the country on Thursday in their latest attempt to escalate efforts to get McDonald’s, Burger King and other fast-food companies to pay employees at least $15 an hour. The protests, which were planned by labor organizers for about 150 cities nationwide throughout Thursday, are part of a campaign called “Fight for $15.” Since the efforts began in late 2012, organizers have switched up their tactics every few months to bring attention to the protests, which have attracted spotty crowds. Organizers previously said they planned to engage in nonviolent civil disobedience on Thursday, which

they predicted might lead to arrests. In New York, 19 people were arrested on Thursday for blocking traffic, with at least three people wearing McDonald’s uniforms taken away by police officers after standing in the middle of a busy street near Times Square. About two dozen protesters were detained in Detroit after they wouldn’t move out of a street near a McDonald’s restaurant. Others were apprehended by police in Chicago, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami and Denver. In Milwaukee, Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore was taken away in handcuffs by police for blocking traffic at a McDonald’s. “I take great pride in supporting Milwaukee workers as they risk arrest in pursuit of a brighter tomorrow for their families,” Moore said in a state-

ment through her communications director, Eric Harris. Tyree Johnson also was among those hauled away in Chicago. Johnson earns $8.45 an hour after working at a Chicago McDonald’s for more than two decades. “I’ve been there 22 years and I can’t help my family,” he said. The “Fight for $15” campaign, which is backed financially by the Service Employees International Union and others, comes at a time when the wage gap between the poor and the rich has become a hot political issue. Many fast-food workers do not make much more than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, which adds up to about $15,000 a year for 40 hours a week. The protests have not resulted in workers getting higher wages, but it has gotten media coverage. In Chicago, for instance, reporters observed sup-

porters arriving on buses and sitting on a street between a McDonald’s and Burger King, chanting: “We shall not be moved.” “The impact is in bringing it into the public attention,” said Chris Rhomberg, an associate professor of sociology at Fordham University in New York. President Barack Obama has taken notice too. He mentioned the campaign at a Labor Day appearance in Milwaukee. “If I were busting my butt in the service industry and wanted an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work, I’d join a union,” Obama said, as he pushed Congress to raise the minimum wage. The National Restaurant Association said in a statement that the protests are an attempt by unions to “boost their dwindling membership.” The industry lobbying group said it hopes organizers will be respectful to

customers and workers during the protests. McDonald’s, the world’s largest burger chain, said in a statement that there were no service disruptions at its restaurants on Thursday. Union organizers expected thousands to show up to Thurs-

day’s protests around the country. Previously, turnout has been fairly minimal in many places. In an effort to get more people involved, organizers asked other service workers to join protests and added more cities than it previously had.

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US and UK seek partners to go after Islamic State By JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent

NEWPORT, Wales — President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron pressed fellow NATO leaders Thursday to confront the “brutal and poisonous” Islamic State militant group that is wreaking havoc in Iraq and Syria — and urged regional partners like Jordan and Turkey to join the effort as well. As leaders of the Western alliance gathered for a two-day summit, Obama and Cameron worked to begin forming a coalition of nations that could combat the extremists through military power, diplomatic pressure and economic penalties. “Those who want to adopt an isolationist approach misunderstand the nature of security

in the 21st century,” they wrote in a joint editorial published as the meetings began. “Developments in other parts of the world, particularly in Iraq and Syria, threaten our security at home.” While some NATO leaders talked tough about the threat posed by the Islamic State group, the alliance made no specific pledges of action. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said he believed the broader international community “has an obligation to stop the Islamic State from advancing further” and would seriously consider requests for assistance, particularly from the Iraqi government. The Islamic State group moved up the list of international priorities as the militants pressed through Iraq with lighting speed earlier this year. The

‘What you see the alliance doing at this summit is looking at more than one direction at a time.’ — Douglas Lute, U.S. ambassador to NATO group, which seeks to create a caliphate, or Islamist nationstate, in the Mideast, is considered even more merciless toward its enemies than the al-Qaida terror network, and intelligence officials across the world warn that with hundreds of Westerners fighting for them, it may soon seek to seed its violence beyond its declared borders. The U.S. began launching airstrikes against militant targets in Iraq last month, with Britain joining American forces in humanitarian airdrops to besieged minority populations. The mili-

tants’ killing of two American journalists inside Syria has raised discussion of targeting the group there as well. White House officials said they did not expect NATO to commit to a military mission against the group during the summit. Still, they raised the prospect that the end of NATO’s combat mission in Afghanistan — an effort that has consumed the alliance for more than a decade — could allow member states to focus their attention elsewhere. “What you see the alliance

doing at this summit is looking at more than one direction at a time,” said Douglas Lute, the U.S. ambassador to NATO. Indeed, the threat posed by the Islamic State overshadowed some of the NATO summit’s official agenda, which was intended to focus on celebrating the Afghan drawdown of troops and constructing a rapid response force on the alliance’s eastern flank that could serve as a deterrent to Russian aggression. Obama and European leaders met with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in a show of solidarity with his embattled nation. Beyond direct military action, the White House said it was also seeking commitments from allies to send weapons, ammunition and other assistance to Western-backed Syrian rebels and to Iraqi forces.

Germany moved in that direction Thursday, with the government announcing that it had sent a first planeload of military equipment to the Kurds in Iraq’s north, including helmets, protective vests, field glasses and mine-searching devices. The German government also said it had decided to send assault rifles, ammunition, antitank weapons and armored vehicles to the Kurdish forces, but it hadn’t yet set a date for the arms deliveries. In between summit sessions on Afghanistan and Ukraine, Obama and Cameron also sought support from non-NATO nations that partner with the alliance. The president and prime minister held separate meetings with Jordan’s King Abdullah II Thursday, and both plan to meet Friday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Bus swept away by stream in Kashmir; 50 people missing By AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press

SRINAGAR, India — A bus carrying more than 50 wedding guests was swept away by a flooded stream Thursday in the Indian-held portion of Kashmir, and all but five of the passengers were missing, officials said. Police officer Mubashir Latiefi said rescuers found one body nearly three kilometers (two miles) downstream. Latiefi also said four swam to safety and told rescuers that about 50 others were travelling by the bus. Rescuers sighted the bus several hours later and were trying to reach it, he said. Landslides and heavy rains earlier blocked access to the area. Officials earlier said the bus C

was carrying about 70 people. “There is a lot of confusion,” Rajesh Kumar, another police officer, said. The Press Trust of India news agency said the bride and bridegroom were among the missing people who were returning home from a wedding ceremony in a village in the Rajouri region, about 180 kilometers (110 miles) southwest of Srinagar, the main city in the Indian-held portion of Kashmir. The region’s wedding season has been disrupted by heavy rains and the worst floods in 22 years, and many ceremonies have been postponed. At least 18 people have died in the past two days, and authorities on Thursday closed schools and stopped train services in the Kashmir valley.

Meteorologists said the heavy rains were likely to continue for another two days. Police officer Imtiyaz Hussain said the 18 victims were swept away by floodwaters or buried by mud from mountain slopes — 14 in the Jammu region and four in the Kashmir valley. They included a paramilitary officer whose bunker collapsed on him. Soldiers and rescue workers used boats to move thousands of people to higher ground. At least 100 villages across the Kashmir valley were flooded by overflowing lakes and rivers, including the Jhelum river, which was up to 1.5 meters (4 feet) above its danger level, officials said. Landslides and floods are common in India during the monsoon season, which runs

from June through September. More than 100 people died after a massive landslide hit a village near Pune, a city in western India, recently. Parts of Srinagar were also flooded. In Bemina, a large neighborhood, thousands of residents waded through ankle-

high water that entered their homes. Authorities evacuated 5,000 people from the neighborhood and 100 others were believed to be stranded there. Authorities also asked residents in several other areas in Srinagar to move to safer places

amid heavy rains. Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan and claimed by both. -They have fought three wars, two of them over control of Kashmir, since winning independence from Britain in 1947.

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Around the World Comedian Joan Rivers dead at 81 Joan Rivers, the raucous, acid-tongued comedian who crashed the male-dominated realm of late-night talk shows and turned Hollywood red carpets into danger zones for badly dressed celebrities, died Thursday. She was 81. Rivers died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, surrounded by family and close friends, daughter Melissa Rivers said. She was hospitalized Aug. 28 after going into cardiac arrest in a doctor’s office following a routine procedure. The New York state health department is investigating the circumstances. “My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh,” Melissa Rivers said. “Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon.” Under the immobile, plastic surgery-crafted veneer that became Joan Rivers’ unapologetic trademark as she aged, her wit remained as vibrantly raw and unruly as when she first broke her way into a comedy world belonging largely to men.

Ex-Va. Gov. McDonnell and wife convicted of corruption, fraud, bribery charges RICHMOND, Va. — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were convicted Thursday of taking bribes to promote a dietary supplement in a corruption case that derailed the career of the onetime rising Republican star and laid bare the couple’s broken marriage. A federal jury in Richmond convicted Bob McDonnell of 11 of the 13 counts he faced; Maureen McDonnell was convicted of nine of the 13 counts she faced. Both bowed their heads and wept as the court clerk read a chorus of “guilty” verdicts. Widely considered a possible running mate for Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential campaign, McDonnell was reduced to living with the family’s priest in a church rectory during the trial. Now he and his wife face up to 30 years in prison on most counts, including conspiracy, fraud and bribery. Sentencing was scheduled for Jan. 6. The couple’s defense strategy depended in large part on persuading jurors that their marriage itself was a fraud and that they were unable to speak to each other, let alone conspire to accept bribes. They left the courtroom separately — first Bob and then Maureen, who hugged one of her daughters and wept loudly on the way out.

More training for executioners needed after flawed IV line placement OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma turned to a 15-year physician and a medical technician with 40 years’ experience to put Clayton Lockett to death, yet his execution still went awry. Now, investigators are recommending more training for executioners, blaming Lockett’s flawed, lengthy lethal injection on April 29 on poor placement of intravenous lines and a warden’s decision that modesty was more important than monitoring Lockett for signs of trouble. The three drugs administered were not a factor, the state said. The findings and recommendations of the governor-requested, state-handled investigation highlight the difficulty that death penalty states face in making sure the people performing a grim medical procedure are properly prepared to see it through. “Is there some things that need to be improved? Absolutely,” Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael C. Thompson said Thursday after his agency released the findings of its investigation. “We think that the IV was a big issue with the execution.” Out of modesty, no one monitored an intravenous line that had been placed in Lockett’s groin before the start of his execution, a job that is the normal duty of Oklahoma State Penitentiary Warden Anita Trammel, who decided to cover Lockett’s body — and the IV — with a sheet.

US appeals court rules gay marriage bans in Wisconsin, Indiana are unconstitutional CHICAGO — A U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday that same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana violate the U.S. Constitution, in another in a series of courtroom wins for gay-marriage advocates. The unanimous decision by the three-judge panel of the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago criticized the justifications both states gave for the bans, several times singling out the argument that marriage between a man and a woman is tradition. There are, the court noted, good and bad traditions. “Bad traditions that are historical realities such as cannibalism, foot-binding, and suttee, and traditions that from a public-policy standpoint are neither good nor bad — such as trick-or-treating on Halloween,” it said. “Tradition per se therefore cannot be a lawful ground for discrimination-regardless of the age of the tradition.” Same-sex marriage is legal in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Bans that have been overturned in some other states continue to make their way through the courts. Since last year, the vast majority of federal rulings have declared same-sex marriages bans unconstitutional. — The Associated Press

By TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Promising to “storm your barricades with cars packed with gunpowder,” al-Qaida announced Thursday it had created an Indian branch that the terror network vowed would bring Islamic rule to the entire subcontinent. The announcement by alQaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brought few signs of increased security in India even after the government ordered states to be on alert. Instead, al-Zawahri’s announcement by online video appeared directed more at his own rivals in the international jihad movement, analysts said. “This is really very personal,” said Fawaz Gerges, a Middle East expert at the London School of Economics. “You cannot understand this announcement without understanding the fierce rivalry between Islamic State and alQaida central.” Al-Qaida has been increasingly overshadowed by the Islamic State group, a renegade al-Qaida offshoot that was expelled amid internal divisions and which has gone on to capture vast territory in Syria and Iraq, including oil wells and other income-generating resources, and has inspired thousands of fighters to join its jihadist mission. Al-Zawahri,

‘This is really very personal. You cannot understand this announcement without understanding the fierce rivalry between Islamic State and al-Qaida central.’ — Fawaz Gerges, Middle East expert, London School of Economics. in turn, has found his own influence pale beside that of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. In India, where terror threats have largely come from Pakistan and Kashmir, the disputed Himalayan region where alQaida’s influence is thought to be minimal, many derided the creation of the group — Qaedat al-Jihad in the Indian Subcontinent — as a publicity stunt. Al-Qaida “is struggling for its legitimacy in the eyes of the radicalized Muslim world,” said Ajai Sahni, a top Indian security analyst with the New Delhi-based Institute for Conflict Management. “Osama bin Laden has been killed and (al-Qaida’s) entire top leadership, apart from Zawahri and a few others, one by one have been decimated by the American drone attacks,” he said. “This statement is meaningless.” But Gerges noted al-Qaida has long tried to nurture as

many cells as possible, using affiliates in places like Yemen and East Africa to take pressure off relentless American attacks on its core operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan. India, with its badly underfunded and desperately illtrained security infrastructure, can also be a tantalizing target for terrorists. In 2008, a small group of Pakistani militants attacked Mumbai, India’s financial hub, effectively shutting down the city for days and killing 166 people. Al-Qaida, meanwhile, which was behind the 9/11 attacks in the United States, has long proven itself to be a formidable enemy. “The problem is not these threats,” said Sahni. “The problem is India’s vulnerability.” Al-Zawahri said the new group “is the fruit of a blessed effort of more than two years to gather the mujahedeen in the Indian subcontinent into a single entity,” adding it would fight for an Islamic state and

laws across the region, “which was part of the Muslims’ territories before it was occupied by the infidel enemy.” While al-Zawahri’s statement referred to the “Indian subcontinent” — a term that most commonly refers to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal — his comments were widely seen as directed at India, a predominantly Hindu nation that still has more than 150 million Muslims. In an audio recording released with the video, the leader of the new group, Essam Omar, said that Jews and Hindus — who he referred to as “apostates of India” — “will watch your destruction by your own eyes.” Fighters will “storm your barricades with cars packed with gunpowder,” Omar said, decrying what he called the region’s “injustice toward Muslims.” Until recently, India had largely seen itself as beyond the recruiting territory of international jihadists like al-Qaida. Over the past few months, however, the Islamic State group has grown in prominence in India, and has gained at least a handful of followers here. Last month, an Indian engineering student who had traveled to Iraq with friends, and who was thought to have joined the Islamic State, was reported killed.

Power outage hits Egypt subway, TV stations By MAGGIE MICHAE Associated Press

CAIRO — Egypt suffered a massive power outage that halted parts of the Cairo subway, took TV stations off the air and ground much of the country to a halt for several hours Thursday, as officials offered no clear explanation for how the country suddenly lost 50 percent of its power generation. The blackout came barely three months after AbdelFattah el-Sissi, a former army chief, was elected president on promises to restore order after three years of turmoil following the 2011 uprising that toppled long-ruling autocrat Hosni Mubarak. The government’s inability to pay for enough imported fuel, debts to foreign oil companies, and old and poorly maintained equipment have all contributed to a monthslong power crisis in which rolling blackouts have plunged entire neighborhoods into darkness for several hours a day. The government had recently promised to restore electricity by the end of the year, partially blaming the outages on saboteurs. Over the past week there had been a noticeable reduction in the power cuts, coinciding with slightly cooler weather after a scorching August. But the mass outage on Thursday was far more severe and wide-ranging than any of the previous cuts. The outage happened suddenly at 6 a.m., causing paralysis in many areas across the country including the Nile Delta and southern provinces. Nearly 12 hours later, electricity officials said they had restored 85 percent of the lost power. According to officials in the central and southern provinces

of Assiut, Minya, and Sohag, hospitals suffered during the outages, which left dialysis machines, X-ray machines and operation rooms out of service. Local TV networks showed metro stations packed with commuters after trains stopped. The spokesman for the city’s metro system, Ahmed AbdelHadi, said the trains connecting Cairo’s southern suburbs to downtown were halted. Tourism Minister Hisham Zazoua complained that he was stranded in a high-rise office building because the elevators had stopped, forcing him to arrive late to a news conference. State radio apologized for not airing regular traffic bulletins after a surveillance system broke down. Steel factories and ports in Suez city, located at the southern tip of the Suez Canal, lost at least 100 million Egyptian pounds ($14 million) largely because

work was halted. Two senior security and electricity officials told The Associated Press that the loss of electricity reached 65 percent more than what authorities announced. They added that the crisis erupted when one of the country’s main power generating stations, elKuraymat in southern Cairo, went out of service either because of human error or technical failure. That led to the collapse of the rest of the main power stations, since Egypt’s stations are all connected in one network. Electricity Minister Mohammed Shaker described the blackout as a rare event caused by a technical failure that occurs every 15 years, and his remarks triggered a wave of mockery among Egyptians on social media. “How come we keep a minister like this one whose imagination is bigger

than Steven Spielberg just because he is part of Long Live Egypt,” satire blogger Ibrahim el-Garhey posted on his Twitter account. Long Live Egypt was the name of el-Sissi’s presidential campaign. “How would Egypt live long in such darkness,” he added. Others expressed frustration over the government’s not giving a clear explanation for the outage. Hazem Hosni, a political science professor at Cairo University, wrote on his Facebook page: “how long the ruler will deal with the ruled, in such lightness ... when would they understand that revealing causes even in simple terms is a good deed.” Earlier in the day, Egyptian officials claimed that the outage was a result of an experiment in redistributing electricity, saying a technical failure during the “maneuver” caused the blackout.

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The danger of too much entertainment

he late A.W. Tozer, whose many books are now considered Christian classics, once wrote a magazine article titled “The Great God Entertainment” in which he described people who are so addicted to the need of constantly being entertained that what had been intended to enable them to relax in idle times had now become idolatry. An interesting thought! And if you think it’s too far out, consider that many call their favorite actors, actresses or athletes their idols. In 1787, Edward Gibbon completed his book, “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,” giving the following reasons for it’s destruc-

Voices of R eligion Roger C ampbell tion: the rapid increase of divorce with the resultant undermining of the home; higher and higher taxes and the spending of public money for free circuses for the people; the mad craze for sports, which became more and more brutal; the building of gigantic armaments, when the real enemy was within, and the decay of religious faith, which faded into formalism and became impotent. In short, Gibbon concluded that

Church Briefs New Life Assembly hosts Beth Moore simulcast On Sept. 13, New Life Assembly is serving as a host location for the live simulcast of Bible teacher and best-selling author Beth Moore. This event featuring her dynamic storytelling and passionate Bible teaching challenges and encourages women to grow deeply in their faith. Tickets are $20 and include simulcast fees and workbook, beverages and door prizes. Lunch will be available from several local food trucks on-site or you are welcome to bring your own to enjoy. New Life Assembly is located at 209 Princess Street in Kenai. Call 283-7752 to reserve tickets.

Mass schedule to change at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

satisfying the desires of the people for comforts and entertainment became more important than their relationship with God. Like another civilization before them described in the Bible, they “worshiped and served the creature more than the creator” (Romans 1:25). Can this be happening to us? Think about it. What often monopolizes our conversations when we’re with friends or family? Probably famous athletes, entertainers or entertainment. This is not to say that all entertainment is destructive or immoral. We need periodic breaks from the routines of life; time out from the daily grind. Jesus told His disciples to

Nikiski Aglow to begin Bible study

donations may be dropped off at the church Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays 10 Nikiski Aglow meets each Saturday morn- a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Suning from 9-11 a.m. at the Nikiski New Hope days 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Thank you for your Christian Fellowship, Mile 23 North Road. All support. are welcome to attend. Aglow International is founded on prayer and compassionate outreach. It is global in ministry vision, yet rooted United Methodist Church in small groups. provides food pantry Beginning Sept.20,2014 Nikiski Aglow will The Kenai United Methodist Church prohost the DVD teaching of Graham Cooke with vides a food pantry for those in need every “Game Changers.” The five themes are: 1.How you are known in heaven; 2.Establishing your Monday from noon to 3 p.m. The Methodist Church is located on the internal overcomer; 3.Mind of Christ; 4.ReinKenai Spur Highway next to the Boys and venting your walk in the fruit of the Spirit; 5. Girls Club. The entrance to the Food Pantry Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ. For information call Bev at 776-8022 or is through the side door. The Pantry closes for holidays. 398-7311 or Paulette at 252-7372. For more information contact the church office at 283-7868 or email kumcalaska@gmail. Join Sterling Pentecostal com.

for Kid’s Day

As of September 1, the weekend Mass Schedule has changed for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 222 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna. On Saturday, Reconciliation will be available from 4:15-4:45 p.m.; and Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. On Sunday Mass will be at 10 a.m.

Sterling Pentecostal Church has scheduled a Kid’s Day on Sept. 21. The 11:00 a.m. service will focus on kids with activities, songs, prizes, and message. Following the service a meal will be provided to all families and friends who come. Door prizes will be drawn at that time. For more information, call 262-7240 or visit sterlingpentecostalchurch.com.

Our Lady of the Angels changes Saturday mass time

Food Pantry open weekly

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Kenai will be changing Saturday mass time to 5:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 13. Reconciliation will be Saturdays from 4:45-5:15 p.m. Sunday mass time of 10:30 a.m. will not change. Any questions, please call the parish office at 283-4555.

“come apart and rest awhile” (Mark 6:31), prompting someone to wisely observe that if we don’t come apart, we’ll come apart. Laughter was prescribed by wise Solomon for good health: “A merry heart does good like a medicine,” he wrote (Proverbs 17:22), adding there is “a time to laugh” (Ecclesiastes 3:4). But if this laughter comes at the expense of compromising high moral standards intended to keep us on the right road, it isn’t healthy at all. We live in an age of entertaining gadgets that can either be pleasant antidotes to boredom and fatigue or dangerous influences that move us to violence, immorality and despair. What we think, we are! And to

The Soldotna Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents in our community who may be experiencing food shortages. The Food Pantry is located at the Soldotna United Methodist Church at 158 South Binkley Street. Non-perishable food items or monetary

Clothes 4 U at First Baptist Church First Baptist Church Soldotna, located at 159 S. Binkley Street, is re-opening its Clothes 4 U program. It is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All clothing and shoes are free to the public.

Clothes Quarters open weekly Clothes Quarters at Our Lady of the Angels Church is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 907-283-4555. Submit church announcements to news@ peninsulaclarion.com.

imagine that anyone, young or old, can continually be exposed to negative input and not be affected by it is ridiculous. The greatest danger in too much entertainment is the squandering of time. We’re all given this precious gift at birth with a fresh supply each day. To make the best use of time, we must invest it wisely, worshiping and serving God, finding His will for our lives and living for the good of others. We don’t have time to entertain our lives away. Roger Campbell is an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. He can be reached at rcministry@ameritech.net.

Mission group identifies 3rd American with Ebola CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The president of a missionary group says a third U.S. aid worker sickened with the Ebola virus decided to return to Liberia after the other two people became ill. SIM President Bruce Johnson said at a news conference Wednesday that Dr. Rick Sacra returned to Liberia about a month ago after another doctor and a missionary became ill with Ebola. Both survived after treatment at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Johnson says the 51-year-old Sacra lives in the Boston area. He says Sacra wasn’t caring for Ebola patients but was delivering babies in the SIM hospital’s obstetrics unit. The missionary who survived Ebola, Nancy Writebol, said at the news conference that she believes an experimental drug, her medical care and her faith helped save her.

After more than a century, beloved church to close SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A San Antonio church known for its inclusiveness is set to close this month. When a group of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics was banned from a nearby parish, Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church opened its doors. The neighborhood association, artists and recovery groups also used the space. But the San Antonio Express-News reports Beacon Hill will hold its last service after 117 years this weekend. Over the years its congregation has dwindled as have the funds for covering the church’s operational costs. Church lay leader Sally Lewis says it’s sad that the church will close but the congregation has become too small for the space.

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citizens only because it is not paid through resident taxes. Kenai City Manager Rick Koch said because the city owns the beach they hold trust for all citizens of Alaska to provide equal access to users. While the issue has come up for several years, three separate legal opinions have stated the city can’t treat one

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user group differently than another, he said. Koch said the estimated amount of lost revenue from removal of the fee is approximately $6,000 annually. Considering that the city dock is only supervised during the dipnet season, he said a small majority of people do not pay the fee. “The actual affect is minimal to the city,” Koch said. “The only question is are we going to see any significant increase in traffic because it will be free.”

Kenai Mayor Pat Porter and council member Tim Navarre said while they were not against the resolution, they argued it should have been postponed to allow the harbor commission an opportunity to weigh in. Boyle said the harbor commission had previously discussed the issue and would not meet again until October. Kenai Municipal Code would cause the resolution to disappear after the upcoming council election, he said.

subsistence,” Robertson said. Panel members include representatives for fisheries, land and resources, mariners, Native Alaskans and subsistence, oil platform and mobile drilling unit operations and ports and harbors. The project management team is made up of representatives from the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and the United States Coast Guard. As the team is approaching the end of the process, Steve Russell, environmental program manager with DEC, said the management team hopes the process was useful and that the document is utilized when completed. Robertson said a draft of the final document will be finished next week and available for public comment. By the end of September, the final document will be completed. Additional project information and contact information for comments is available online at cookinletriskassessment.com.

“Whatever happens is in the past,” Porter said. “This is not time sensitive. This warrants more time for the harbor commission to investigate. Look to their advice.” Navarre said the council shouldn’t force a bill to pass because it would drop off after the election. “That is not a good way to do business,” he said. “It is not a good argument to ignore the commission.” Council member Bob Molloy, the

harbor commission liaison suggested since the commission meeting had already been cancelled that perhaps a special meeting could have been set and discussed before the council voted on the resolution. The council opted to vote on the resolution and it passed 5-2 with Porter and Navarre against. Reach Dan Balmer at daniel.balmer@peninsulaclarion.com

Parnell campaign blames vendor for email issue

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) Republican Gov. party’s executive director, Kay Brown, saying committees exist in the nation, none are currentSean Parnell’s re-election campaign says a it is wrong for Parnell to use state resources to ly established in Alaska, Robertson said. vendor mistake resulted in a political fund- “promote his campaign.” In advance of identifying risk reduction opraising appeal being sent to state government Last year, the campaign reported that potions, a vessel traffic study was completed using email addresses. litical emails urging recipients to check out 2010 data. It showed crude oil carriers moved 58 Spokesman Luke Miller said this happened Parnell’s campaign page on Facebook were percent of the 450 million gallons of persistent after the campaign had requested, and been as- inadvertently sent to some governmental, eduoil. Tanker barges move 66 percent of the 566 sured, that any governmental email addresses cation and legislative addresses. Campaign million gallons of non-persistent oil. would be suppressed from the mailing list. manager Jerry Gallagher reported that to the An accident type of frequency study was conDemocrats seized on the incident, with the Alaska Public Offices Commission. ducted and showed in 2015-2020, the sum of the spill rates of four different vessel types is estimated to be 3.9 spills annually, which is based on national data, Robertson said. A spill consequence analysis workshop was owner, Rohner, to repurchase creek to access the beach. also held, which looked at environmental and the property ceases, according “It will give us an access to socioeconomic impacts. to the memo. a majority of the project with“We found that even moderate spills of 100 Continued from page A-1 The borough had owned the out crossing active streams,” he barrels or less — that would be 400-500 gallons properties the last six months, said. — can have significant impacts to both the enThe city has an agreement Kaylee Osowski can be reached at kaylee.os- before the tenants had to move Koch said. vironment and to other economic activities and The Kenai City Council prewith the Department of the Army out. important human use things such as sportfishing, owski@peninsulaclarion.com “We don’t want anybody viously retained the same prop- Corps of Engineers to complete tossed out in the cold,” he said. erties after obtaining a clerk’s a feasibility study for the Ke“We will work with them on a deed from the borough in 2009, nai River bluff erosion project. effective, Frey said. Drivers on when winter begins. according to a memo from The study is to determine the case-by-case basis.” don’t always stop when faced All businesses within conKoch said eventually the Koch. However, Rohner, the construction needed to halt the with a red light once a walker struction areas will remain buildings on the lots, which in- previous owner, repurchased erosion and stabilize the bluff Continued from page A-1 has pushed the crosswalk but- open during their normal busi- clude two single-level houses the property back. in Old Town that has eroded at ton. The fire hydrant located ness hours, according the city’s and two trailers, would be deThe council passed the ordi- an estimated 3 feet per year and Park Avenue and is expected to at the Park Avenue intersection improvements update website, molished. nance by a 5-2 vote. Vice May- caused loss of public and private will also be replaced, he said. binkleystreet.org. begin on Saturday. Attempts to contact the ten- or Ryan Marquis and council lands and buildings, according Wrap up on the project is The Soldotna Professional ants of the five parcels at 600, member Terry Bookey voted to a 2011 City of Kenai resolu“Hopefully contractors can get through quickly,” Frey said. still slated for October, Frey Pharmacy can only be accessed 602, 604, 606 and 608 Peninsu- no. Bookey said he didn’t like tion. An apartment building at “This construction in this sec- said. At this point it is possible from Marydale Avenue, accord- la Avenue were unsuccessful. the idea of the city purchasing 603 Peninsula Avenue, which is tion is nothing major — just construction may carry over ing to the website. Businesses According to the ordinance, property where residents still on the bluff side, wasn’t part of along Binkley Street north of on Aug. 29, the City of Kenai live. roadwork, gutter, asphalt, curb into the spring, he said. the land acquisition. The lift station on the cor- Corral Avenue should use Cor- paid the outstanding balance for and sidewalk replacement. “I trust we will help the peoKoch said after the bluff staThere is not a lot of under- ner of Marydale Avenue and ral for access. The Binkley property taxes in the amount of ple find new homes,” he said. bilization project is completed Binkley Street is going to be Street Improvements is the first $8,175.25, of which $4,788.17 “But in the meantime we just down the road, the properties ground.” At the Park Avenue intersec- a lot of work, Frey said. It is major rehabilitation since the went to borough taxes and inter- became landlords.” could turn into park space or a tion the traffic light is being one of the biggest in the city as road was constructed 30 years est and the remaining $3,387.08 Koch said the area is a good coastal trail. replaced with a new pedestrian the Central Peninsula Hospital ago, according to the website. relates to Kenai taxes. space to access the beach and “We are a ways off before we State of Alaska grants fully walkway, Frey said. The new feeds into that sewage vein. Once the payment had been would be used in future bluff get any pie-in-the-sky ideas,” Once construction is halted funded the reconstruction. crossing signs will have high received, the borough then erosion control measures. A he said. intensity lights that will blink at for fall, the roads will be comdeeded the property back to Ke- creek runs through the area and pletely open all winter, even if Kelly Sullivan can be nai. With the ordinance now ad- down to the beach, but he said rapid speeds, he said. Reach Dan Balmer at daniel. The current pedestrian cross- the project is not finished until reached at kelly.sullivan@pen- opted, the right of the previous the city didn’t want to use the balmer@peninsulaclarion.com ing at the intersection is not the next spring, he said. It depends insulaclarion.com

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Season hits halfway mark Nikiski, Kenai face stiff tests in Week 4; SoHi gets bye By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion

Kodiak High School’s Elijah Squartsoff tackles Kenai Central’s Chase Gillies on Saturday at Kenai Central High School.

Astonishingly, the prep football season is already hitting hump week. After this weekend’s slate of games, the 2014 campaign will be on the downhill path and teams will be closer to the playoffs than Week 1. The recent passing of Week 3 saw Soldotna continue to steamroll its way through the state, as the Stars demonstrated their superiority with a 62-point blowout over fellow medium-schools opponent Thunder Mountain of the

Southeast Conference. The Stars were originally scheduled to play Colony in Week 4, but after that matchup was pulled, a late scramble to set up a date with Houston fell through, and thus SoHi will be taking a bye. Kenai took advantage of its Northern Lights Conference opener with Kodiak to snap a losing streak, but now face even greater challenges in the next two weeks against Railbelt Conference schools Palmer and Wasilla, which may leave the Kardinals feeling as if they just took a ride on the “Gravitron” at the state fair.

Perhaps the most anticipated game of the year in the Greatland Conference will be Saturday when Nikiski lines up against Eielson in a heavyweight bout of the two unbeaten rivals. Palmer (1-2) at Kenai (1-2), 6 p.m. Friday Kenai is riding high after Saturday’s 56-8 conference rout over Kodiak, the Kards’ first win of the season. But Palmer is on a similar high as well, having beaten North Pole a week ago See PREP, page B-4

Seahawks throttle Pack TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer

SEATTLE — Russell Wilson made sure everyone knew Percy Harvin was healthy. Marshawn Lynch bullied his way to another 100-yard rushing performance. And Richard Sherman? He was just bored. The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks opened the same way they finished last season, with a blowout victory. “We’ll always find something that we can do better,” Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner said. “That’s why we’re so good.” Lynch ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns, Harvin had 100 combined yards rushing and receiving, and the Sea-

hawks dominated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in a 36-16 victory to kick off the regular season Thursday night. The memories of last season were revisited, with the championship banner unveiled celebrating Seattle’s first title. But the ceremony was brief, a nod to putting last season behind and beginning the process of trying to become the first team in a decade to repeat. Their effort against the Packers — a popular pick to contend in the NFC — will only reinforce the belief Seattle is still the favorite. Wilson was outstanding in the first half, including a 33yard touchdown pass to Ricardo Lockette. Harvin got touches as a receiver, running back and reSee NFL, Page B-4

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion

In this September 27, 2013, file photo, Soldotna High School’s Alex Weeks competes during the women’s 50-yard freestyle in Soldotna. Weeks narrowly missed a state title last year and is back to lead the Stars.

Federer saves Region III squads chase Kodiak match points By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer

NEW YORK — This is what ran through Roger Federer’s mind as he stood one point from losing to Gael Monfils in the U.S. Open quarterfinals: “You got the back against the wall and hope to get a bit lucky. And you hope to play exactly the right shots that you need,” Federer explained. “Or that he completely just messes it up. Either way works, as long as you get out of it.” Federer got out of it. Twice. Steady as ever, even at 33, Federer saved two match points en route to coming all the way back from a two-set deficit, edging the 20th-seeded Monfils 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Thursday night to reach the semifinals at Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2011. Frustrated by the Frenchman’s unpredictable style, flummoxed by the swirling wind, and missing shots he nor-

mally makes, Federer was on the verge of defeat while trailing 5-4 in the fourth set. The 17-time major champion’s mind was racing. “That is a very frustrating moment to be in. Being down match point, it’s just not fun, because you’re so close to leaving the court, head hanging down and ... going to take a shower and going to have to do press and all that stuff, which is so annoying after you’ve lost,” Federer said. “It’s hard to block it out, (but) you snap right back in, because you don’t have that much time,” he continued. “You’re like, ‘OK, let me try and hit a good serve. Let’s hope it works, because I don’t want to hit a second serve.’ All that kind of stuff. ... I have to face it and embrace it.” That he did. With Federer serving at 1540, Monfils had an opening for a backhand passing shot, but it

Being happy with the way your swim program is progressing is one thing. Thinking that program can knock Kodiak from its Region III perch is quite another. On the girls side, the Bears have won seven straight region titles and will be led this season by seniors Tahna Lindquist and Ila Hughes. Lindquist was the outstanding girls swimming performer at last year’s state meet, has won six individual state titles and holds the 200-yard individual medley state record. Hughes also has six individual state titles and the state 100 freestyle record to her credit. On the boys side, the Bears have taken five straight region crowns and welcome freshman Talon Lindquist to the team. Tahna and Talon both have Kodiak coach John Lindquist as their father. Talon is nationally ranked in his age group in several strokes. His father told the Kodiak Daily Mirror that his

son’s 100 backstroke time is already faster than the high school state record. Soldotna coach Lucas Petersen, like the coaches at Kenai Central, Homer and Seward, is happy with his program, but knows beating the Bears for a region title is a tall order. “They’ve obviously got a great tradition now going,” Petersen said. “They’ve got two really good girls seniors swimmers, but it will be good competing against those girls. “They’ve added some young boys to the roster that make them a good team to compete with, too.” Soldotna started its season with a trip to Kodiak last weekend, and was swept in dual meets on Friday and Saturday. New Homer coach Scott Smith, who competed against John Lindquist on the Alaska swim scene in high school, also thinks Kodiak’s program is something to aspire to, but not to beat this year. “Beating a team like Kodiak is something that will

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion

In this Nov. 1, 2013, file photo, Soldotna High School’s Jacob Creglow competes during the boys 200-yard individual medley during the 2013 Region III prelims at Kenai Central High School.

take a few years,” Smith said. “You can’t get in the water short-term and do miraculous swims that are going to beat them.” The following is a closer look at the Peninsula’s swim teams.

gram. Smith, who won a team state championship and individual state titles for Service in the early 1980s, was inspired to coach watching the Region III meet in Kenai last season. “I was looking at these guys at regions that really had Homer Mariners the capacity to do well,” he First-year swim coach said. “I started talking to peoSmith brings Division I ex- ple about coaching and things perience to the Mariners proSee SWIM, page B-2

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Brown, Gold Game focuses on introducing Brown Bears With only 5 returners from last year currently on roster, fans will have to get accustomed to fresh faces By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

The Kenai River Brown Bears will have extra time both before and after tonight’s Brown and Gold Game for fans to meet the players. The extra time will be needed because there are so many fresh faces on this season’s roster. Of the 23 players the Bears protected Sunday, just five are returners from last season. After last season, head coach Geoff Beauparlant was expecting to have 10 to 12 returners this season, but a number of factors decreased that number. First and foremost was the number of players moving from the Tier II North American Hockey League to the Tier I United States Hockey League. Sebastian Fuchs, Austin Chavez, Kris Oldham, Zack Zulkanycz, Nathan Colwell and Jack Gessert are all currently with USHL squads. “It’s always a proud point for our organization to move players on to a higher level,” Beauparlant said.

Judd Loewenstein elected to enter college hockey with junior eligibility left, while Tommy Dierl, a very good student, will attend Texas Tech and focus on academics. An injured back kept RJ Salvato from returning, while defenseman Christian Luiten gave up hockey due to too many concussions. The Brown and Gold event, which costs $5, starts with a 6 p.m. meet and greet with the players, followed by a 6:30 p.m. meal of hot dogs, chips and a drink. The team will scrimmage from 7:15 to 8:45, then there will be a skate with the Bears until 9:30. With so much turnover, Beauparlant said the scouting department, led by Josh Romano, had to find not only good players, but players that fit the Bears’ mold. Beauparlant said those characteristics are grit and hustle, speed to get around the Olympic-sized ice, length on defense to cover the bigger ice, and more depth on offense after 35 percent

of the scoring came from three players last season. Here is a quick look at each of the protected players. The year denotes the birth year, with 1994 being the last year of junior eligibility: • Tyler Andrews (6-foot-2, 195 pounds, right-handed defenseman, 1994) — Andrews was a draft pick who played for the Bears last season and already has been named the team captain. He captained Dimond to the state high school crown two years ago. “He’ll do anything for the logo and that’s what we’re looking for in our captain and leadership this year,” Beauparlant said. • Gustav Berglund (5-11, 185, lefthanded defenseman, 1994) — Has been named an assistant captain after coming to the Peninsula from Vaxjo, Sweden, last season. “He wants to win and has a strong work ethic on and off the ice. He will complement Tyler well in the leadership group,” Beauparlant said. C

• Maurin Bouvet (5-11, 175, lefthanded forward, 1995) — The French player came from a trade with Corpus Christi. Will go to Hungary in December to play in the U20 Division I Group B World Championships. “He’s going to be dynamic on offense, especially on the Olympic-sized rink. He plays a solid two-way game,” Beauparlant said. • Evan Butcher (5-10, 170, righthanded forward, 1996) — Anchorage product is the brother of Alec Butcher, who won the NAHL MVP as a Brown Bear last season. Was tendered by the Bears. “He brings a different offensive element than Alec. He’s a playmaking wing that also plays the middle,” Beauparlant said. • Ben Campbell (6-1, 180, lefthanded defenseman, 1994) — Came to the Bears in a trade with Fairbanks last season. Campbell will be an assistant captain. “He has a hate-to-lose mentality,” Beauparlant said. “Coming from a suc-

cessful program, you won’t find a guy that wants to win more than him.” • Sam Carlson (6-3, 205, left-handed forward, 1995) — A free agent from Bemidji High School in Minnesota. Grew up in Eagle River and wanted to return to Alaska. “He’s a gentle giant off the ice, but he will be a force to be reckoned with around the walls and in front of the net,” Beauparlant said. • Collin Charyszyn (6-1, 180, righthanded defenseman, 1996) — A free agent who put all his eggs in one basket in trying to make the Bears and succeeded after playing for the Philadelphia Jr Flyers last season. “He’s a stay-at-home, steady-Eddy guy,” Beauparlant said. “He knows his role and was very dedicated to making our hockey team.” • Clay Cross (5-7, 170, right-handed defenseman, 1995) — After playing with the Phoenix Jr Coyotes, was drafted by Odessa and hooked up with the Bears after he was released there. See BEARS, page B-4

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worked out.” Smith also is thrilled Neil Romney took over the club program in Homer. “He’s not much of a swimmer, but he has a masters in exercise science, he’s an exercise nut and a brilliant technician,” Smith said. “I will not be able to take the kids as far as I could without his incredible knowledge. “I’m a guy that has years in the water and understands the mechanics in the water, and he understands tempo and the mechanical side of training.” Smith has 21 swimmers out for the team. He said the girls team will be led by senior Cheyanne Smith, junior Lauren Kuhns and freshmen Aurora Shadle and Hannah Mershon. But Smith is also happy about somebody like senior Jenna Fabich, who never swam before but dropped her 50 freestyle time from 48 to 36 seconds in two weeks. “It’s because they’re all get-

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flew long. At 30-40, Federer produced a forehand winner, and the crowd roared. Two points later, it was 5-all, and then Monfils double-faulted twice in a row to get broken. Everything had changed, putting Federer on course to winning for the ninth time after dropping the opening two sets of a match. “It came quick,” said Monfils, who said he felt physically and mentally drained late. “It’s a matter of five minutes,” he said. “I think I was down (for) five minutes. Roger just (jumped) on me.”

ting good technique and working hard,” he said. On the boys side, Smith said junior Greg Smith has the potential to be as good of a swimmer as his father was. Smith also sees a bright future ahead for freshman Griffin Downey and sophomores Remi Nagle and Leo Castellani. “I’d like to thank the parents and school staff for giving me an easy transition into coaching,” Smith said.

niors,” said Lallier, with Hubler next to her adding that the team also has a solid middle. Lallier said some more of the senior leaders are Jacob Dye, Mariah Schloeman and Kirsten Nyquist. Some of the talented freshmen are Hunter Reese, Zion Alioto and diver Mikaela Pitsch.

son in the 100 breaststroke. “She’s trying really hard so she can make state this year,” Sawyer said. The coach also sees promise in freshman Elena Hamner, who has swam year-round with the club team. The other girls swimmer is freshman Megan Koster, who has been on the club team for two years. Sawyer said Koster was very nervous for her first meet Friday in Kenai, but then went out and won her heat in the 50 freestyle. The boys team is made up of Roma Hamner. “He’s a really good team leader,” Sawyer said. “He keeps everyone focused.”

Seward Seahawks

Co-head coaches Judy Lallier and Will Hubler enter a fifth year together with 28 swimmers. “It’s a close team and a group of hard-working kids,” Lallier said. The team will be led by senior captains Celestina Castro and Josh Peck. Both qualified for state last season in the 100 butterfly. Lallier said Peck has really improved his butterfly and backstroke, giving him a shot of adding an individual medley state qualification to his resume this season. “We have great freshmen coming in and really strong se-

Emilee Sawyer takes over the team after coaching Seward’s club squad for four years. When former high school coach Matt Hershock left, Seward was having a hard time filling the position so Sawyer stepped in. The only catch is Sawyer is pregnant and due on Nov. 9, so she will probably miss the region meet and state. She said that’s not a big deal because most of the coaching has been done by then, anyway. Seward has four swimmers out for the team. Senior Sasha Hamner told Sawyer she plans on making state this year, and taking Sawyer with her. Hamner was close last sea-

Afterward, Federer credited the raucous support he heard in Arthur Ashe Stadium, saying the spectators “definitely got me through the match.” “It grows your belief that you can hit better shots, you can dig out more tough balls, you can serve better. All that just helps solidify your belief,” Federer said. “I must say tonight was actually quite emotional for me.” Monfils, 28, was trying to reach his second career Grand Slam semifinal. Instead, Federer advanced to his 36th, ninth at Flushing Meadows. Five of Federer’s major titles came at the U.S. Open from 2004-08, but he exited in the quarterfinals in 2012, and the fourth round in 2013. On Saturday, the second-

seeded Federer will play 14thseeded Marin Cilic of Croatia. The other semifinal will be No. 1 Novak Djokovic against No. 10 Kei Nishikori. Cilic wasn’t allowed to play in last year’s U.S. Open, forced to the sideline by a four-month doping suspension that he says he didn’t deserve. But Cilic reached the second Grand Slam semifinal of his career, and first since 2010, by beating sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (4) Thursday. It took Monfils 78 minutes to build a two-set lead, shaking of a twisted right ankle that left him down on the court. It helped that Federer made 26 unforced errors in that span. And as if all he had to do was want to improve his play,

Kenai Central Kardinals

Soldotna Stars By getting some swimmers from Skyview and some others moving into the area, Petersen has numbers in the mid-30s that are the most in his three years in charge of the team. Petersen also now has former Skyview head coach Lindsay Fagrelius as an assistant. He said she is a great addition due to her swimming knowlFederer did. He suddenly was remarkably cleaner, with only one unforced error in the third set, and two in the fifth. Attacking the net helped: Over the final three sets, Federer earned the point on 34 of 46 trips forward. “I knew I could play better after the first couple of sets,” Federer said. “I believed I could turn it around from the get-go when the third set started.” Monfils is nothing if not unpredictable. In an era where some men, including Federer, have two coaches, Monfils goes without any. He’ll admit to tanking points, games or entire sets. He sips sodas during matches, including Thursday. He’ll go for a between-the-legs shot when a mundane forehand would do.

Scoreboard Baseball AL Standings

East Division W Baltimore 82 New York 72 Toronto 72 Tampa Bay 67 Boston 61 Central Division Kansas City 77 Detroit 77 Cleveland 71 Chicago 63 Minnesota 61 West Division Los Angeles 84 Oakland 79 Seattle 76 Houston 61 Texas 53

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Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 5, Boston 4 Baltimore 9, Cincinnati 7 Detroit 11, Cleveland 4, 11 innings Toronto 1, Tampa Bay 0, 10 innings Seattle 10, Texas 2 L.A. Angels 5, Minnesota 4 Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Sale 11-3) at Cleveland (House 2-3), 3:05 p.m. Kansas City (Shields 12-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 3-3), 3:05 p.m. San Francisco (Peavy 3-4) at Detroit (Porcello 15-9), 3:08 p.m. Baltimore (W.Chen 14-4) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 9-7), 3:10 p.m. Toronto (Hutchison 9-11) at Boston (Webster 3-3), 3:10 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 13-6) at Texas (S.Baker 3-3), 4:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 14-4) at Minnesota (Nolasco 5-10), 4:10 p.m. Houston (Oberholtzer 4-10) at Oakland (Samardzija 4-4), 6:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 9:05 a.m. San Francisco at Detroit, 9:08 a.m. Houston at Oakland, 12:05 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 3:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 3:10 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 3:10 p.m. Seattle at Texas, 4:05 p.m. All Times ADT

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East Division W Washington 79 Atlanta 73 Miami 67 New York 66 Philadelphia 64 Central Division St. Louis 77 Milwaukee 73 Pittsburgh 71 Cincinnati 66 Chicago 64 West Division Los Angeles 78 San Francisco 76 San Diego 66 Arizona 59 Colorado 56

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N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 12-11) at Cincinnati (Simon 13-9), 3:10 p.m. St. Louis (Lackey 2-1) at Milwaukee (Fiers 4-2), 4:10 p.m. San Diego (Stults 6-15) at Colorado (Matzek 4-9), 4:40 p.m. Arizona (Nuno 0-4) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 11-10), 6:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games San Francisco at Detroit, 9:08 a.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 12:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Cincinnati, 12:10 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 3:10 p.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 3:10 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 4:10 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 5:10 p.m. All Times ADT

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Leake, Villarreal (5), M.Parra (7), LeCure (7), Ju.Diaz (7) and Barnhart; Tillman, Brach (7), Tom.Hunter (7), Z.Britton (9) and Hundley. W_Tom.Hunter 3-2. L_M.Parra 0-2. Sv_Z.Britton (33). HRs_Cincinnati, Mesoraco (21). Baltimore, N.Cruz (37), Hundley (5), Schoop (15).

Wacha, Gonzales (4), Motte (6), Maness (6), C.Martinez (7), Neshek (8), Rosenthal (9) and Y.Molina; W.Peralta, Duke (7), Jeffress (7), Broxton (8), W.Smith (9), Kintzler (9) and Lucroy, Maldonado. W_Gonzales 2-2. L_W. Peralta 15-10. Sv_Rosenthal (42). HRs_Milwaukee, R.Weeks (6).

Tennessee at Kansas City, 9 a.m. New Orleans at Atlanta, 9 a.m. Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 9 a.m. Jacksonville at Philadelphia, 9 a.m. Oakland at N.Y. Jets, 9 a.m. Cincinnati at Baltimore, 9 a.m. New England at Miami, 9 a.m. San Francisco at Dallas, 12:25 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 12:25 p.m. Indianapolis at Denver, 4:30 p.m. Monday’s Games N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 3:10 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 6:20 p.m. All Times ADT

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Tennis U.S. Open

Thursday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $38.3 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Quarterfinals Marin Cilic (14), Croatia, def. Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (4). Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Gael Monfils (20), France, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2.

Football NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East Buffalo Miami New England N.Y. Jets South Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville Tennessee North Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh West Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

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First Quarter Sea_FG Hauschka 35, 6:03. GB_Kuhn 2 run (Crosby kick), 1:25. Second Quarter Sea_Lockette 33 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 13:00. GB_FG Crosby 23, 6:52. Sea_Lynch 9 run (Hauschka kick), 3:41. Third Quarter Sea_FG Hauschka 20, 10:28. Sea_McDaniel safety, 4:42. Fourth Quarter Sea_Lynch 3 run (Hauschka kick), 14:55. GB_Cobb 3 pass from A.Rodgers (pass failed), 9:31. Sea_Coleman 15 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 2:31. A_68,424. GB Sea First downs 19 25 Total Net Yards 255 398 Rushes-yards 21-80 37-207 Passing 175 191 Punt Returns 0-0 2-3 Kickoff Returns 4-89 3-60 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-21 Comp-Att-Int 23-33-1 19-28-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-14 1-0 Punts 4-38.3 2-33.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 8-65 4-69 Time of Possession 26:40 33:20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Green Bay, Starks 7-37, Lacy 12-34, Harris 1-7, Kuhn 1-2. Seattle, Lynch 20-110, Harvin 4-41, Wilson 7-29, Turbin 6-27. PASSING_Green Bay, A.Rodgers 23-33-1-189. Seattle, Wilson 1928-0-191. RECEIVING_Green Bay, Nelson 9-83, Cobb 6-58, Quarless 3-26, Lacy 3-11, Starks 2-11. Seattle, Harvin 7-59, Miller 3-42, Baldwin 3-14, Lockette 2-38, Coleman 1-15, Lynch 1-14, Kearse 1-8, Willson 1-1. MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.

Soccer MLS Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE W D.C. 14 S. Kansas City 12 New England 11 Toronto FC 9 Columbus 8 Philadelphia 8 New York 7 Chicago 5 Houston 8 Montreal 5

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for tie. Friday’s Games Colorado at Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Toronto FC, 10 a.m. Sporting Kansas City at New York, 3:30 p.m. Montreal at Houston, 4:30 p.m. D.C. United at Vancouver, 6 p.m. FC Dallas at Real Salt Lake, 6 p.m. All Times ADT

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Named Bryan Seeley vice president, investigations, and deputy general counsel. American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Signed four-year player development contracts through the 2018 season with Norfolk (IL), Bowie (SL), and Frederick (Carolina) and two-year contracts through the 2016 season with Delmarva (SAL) and Aberdeen (NYP). TEXAS RANGERS — Selected the contract of RHP Spencer Patton from Round Rock (PCL). Transferred OF Shin-Soo Choo from the 15-day to 60-day DL. National League COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with LHP Jorge De La Rosa on a two-year contract through 2016. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Activated RHP Michael Wacha from the 60-day DL. Selected the contract of 1B Xavier Scruggs from Memphis (PCL). Transferred OF Shane Robinson from the 15- to 60-day DL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MIAMI HEAT — Announced Ron Rothstein will retire as an assistant coach and serve as a corporate liaison. Announced assistant coach Bob McAdoo will become a pro scout and serve as a community liaison. TORONTO RAPTORS — Signed C Greg Stiemsma. WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Named Howard Eisley assistant coach. FOOTBALL National Football League NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Re-signed LS Danny Aiken and LB Chris White. Re-signed QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson to the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Signed C David Krejci to a six-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season. COLORADO AVALANCHE — Signed D Tyson Barrie to a twoyear contract. SOCCER Major League Soccer Chivas USA — Announced the retirement of D Carlos Bocanegra at the conclusion of the current season. COLLEGE DELAWARE — Named Mandie Plowman marketing community outreach manager and Nina Raspa multimedia coordinator. GRU AUGUSTA — Named Taylor Lamb director of athletic media relations. IOWA STATE — Announced OT Jacob Gannon has left the football team for personal reasons. LA SALLE — Named Gina Catanzariti director of women’s basketball operations. RUTGERS — Named Lubos Ancin women’s assistant soccer coach. UMASS — Named Kellie Olson director of women’s basketball operations.

edge, and because she works inside the building at Soldotna High School, unlike Petersen. Dennis Reger will be the dive coach. “A third of the team was seniors, so we lost quite a bit,” Petersen said. “Luckily, we gained more back.” Petersen said the goal for his teams is a top-two finish in the region team standings, and sending as many individuals and relays to state as possible. Last year, the SoHi boys were second at regions, while the SoHi girls finished three points short of runner-up Palmer. The SoHi girls will be captained by seniors Alex Weeks and Megan English. Last season, Weeks was just .03 seconds shy of a state title in the 50 freestyle. She also was third in the 100 freestyle. “She has some of the toughest competition the state has seen in her generation of swimmers,” Petersen said. “But that only makes her a better swimmer.” English qualified for state in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, while senior Rachel Henry made it in the 500 freestyle and 100 breaststroke, gaining the finals and taking

eighth in the breaststroke. Petersen said Rachel’s sister, junior Isabella, has a good chance of moving up in the IM and backstroke this season. The coach also likes the potential of swim club veterans Portia Pordilla and Rachel Davidson, both freshmen. The SoHi boys do not return any swimmers that made state in individual events last season, but sophomores Jacob Creglow and Cody Watkins were both on the 200 freestyle relay team that took eighth. The boys will be captained by senior freestyler Brent Christenson and junior David Hall, who moved to the area from King Salmon. Petersen said he is happy to have David and his brother, sophomore freestyler Jacob, in the fold. The coach also said junior Nathaniel Lazaros, an allaround swimmer, has a good chance of making a jump this season. “We’re hosting regions this year, so it’s good motivation for kids to swim in their home pool,” Petersen said. “I think we have a good, young group that is ready to work hard and swim fast.”

Sports Briefs CIA soccer blanks Birchwood Christian The Cook Inlet Academy coed soccer team opened its season with an 8-0 victory over Birchwood Christian in Palmer on Thursday. Timmie Smithwick had five goals for the Eagles, while Connor Leaf, Andrew Hammond and Kate Zimmerman added tallies for CIA. The squad will continue to Healy to play in the Tri-Valley Tournament this weekend.

Team USA routs Ukraine BILBAO, Spain — The bags were already packed and the Americans had already checked out of their rooms. The only thing standing between them and Barcelona was a game against Ukraine, and it took them a little while to get into it. The U.S. national team eventually pulled away to win it and finish pool play unbeaten, getting 17 points from James Harden and 14 from Stephen Curry in a 95-71 victory Thursday at the Basketball World Cup. Once that was over, the Americans could truly turn their attention where they wanted it. “We’re looking forward to getting to Barcelona and starting the next part of the journey, the medal rounds, and taking things seriously,” Curry said.

Kelly has no signs of sinus cancer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly was nearly lost for words on Thursday upon learning follow-up tests revealed he shows no signs of having sinus cancer. “I don’t even know what to do with myself. I’m so overwhelmed. I’m so thankful,” Kelly was quoted as saying in a message posted on his wife Jill Kelly’s Instagram account. “I want to literally hug and thank all of you in person.” Kelly was informed of the results by his doctor, Peter Costantino, a week after having a series of biopsies performed at New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital.

Panthers’ Newton could be out Sunday CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers are sounding less and less optimistic that Cam Newton will be ready for the team’s regular season opener Sunday at Tampa Bay. Coach Ron Rivera said he will make a game-time decision on Newton’s availability after the fourth-year quarterback was limited in practice Thursday while recovering from fractured ribs. Newton said he’s “on pace” to play and Rivera agreed. However, neither Newton nor Rivera sounded as optimistic about Newton’s chances of playing as they did earlier in the week.

Brady nurses calf injury FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is nursing a calf injury that forced him to miss practice for New England’s opener Sunday at Miami. The Patriots announced the reason for the quarterback’s absence Thursday in their daily participation and injury report. He was the only player added to the team’s first report of the week that was issued Wednesday. Tight end Rob Gronkowski and defensive linemen Michael Buchanan, Chris Jones and Sealver Siliga practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday. — Staff and wire reports

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Yankees stun Red Sox with late comeback By The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira and Chase Headley hit solo home runs off Koji Uehara in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees stunned the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Thursday night to bolster their slim playoff hopes. New York had just one hit since the third inning before Teixeira drove a pitch into the second deck in right field for his 21st home run this season. One out later, Headley homered deep into the right-field bleachers against Uehara (6-5). Adam Warren (3-5) pitched a scoreless ninth for the Yankees, who began the night four games out of the second AL wild-card spot and in danger of missing consecutive postseasons for the first time since 1992 and ‘93. David Ortiz homered twice and drove in three runs for the Red Sox. Brock Holt put Boston ahead 4-3 with a fifth-inning homer, then made a great sliding grab in the bottom half. BLUE JAYS 1, RAYS 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pinchhitter Colby Rasmus homered in the 10th inning and Toronto earned its first threegame sweep at Tampa Bay. Rasmus led off with a long drive into the right-field seats against Steve Geltz (0-1).

Tampa Bay threatened in the ninth and loaded the bases loaded with one out. But reliever Brett Cecil (2-3) worked out of the jam by striking out three in the inning. Casey Janssen got three outs for his 21st save. Toronto won the first two games of the series to stop a streak of 22 consecutive winless road series (including one in Orlando) against the Rays dating to April 6-8, 2007. Blue Jays starter Mark Buehrle and counterpart Jake Odorizzi both had impressive outings.

ORIOLES 9, REDS 7 BALTIMORE — J.J. Hardy snapped a seventh-inning tie with a two-run single, and Baltimore gave away a six-run lead before rebounding to beat Cincinnati for a three-game sweep. After completing a 9-2 homestand, the AL East-leading Orioles (82-57) are assured a third straight winning season for the first time since 1992-94. Nelson Cruz hit his major league-leading 37th home run in a six-run first, but the Reds chipped away and finally pulled even with a four-run seventh. Baltimore rookie Jonathan Schoop homered for the third straight game. Tommy Hunter (3-2) worked 1 1-3 innings and Zach Britton got three outs for his 33rd save. Devin Mesoraco went 4 for 4 with his 21st home run and four RBIs, but the Reds (66-74) fell eight games under .500 for the first time since Oct. 2, 2009. Cincinnati has dropped 16 of 22.

Manny Parra (0-2) took the loss.

CARDINALS 3, BREWERS 2 MILWAUKEE — Marco Gonzales and his fellow St. Louis relievers worked out of several jams in combining for six innings of one-run ball, and the Cardinals held off slumping Milwaukee for their sixth straight win. The Cardinals moved to a season-high 14 games above .500 and extended their lead to four games in the NL Central over the Brewers, who lost their ninth straight. St. Louis used the bullpen early after Michael Wacha was limited to three innings in his first start off the disabled list. Gonzales (2-2) went 2 1-3 innings for the win. The Brewers stranded potential tying runs in scoring position from the sixth through the ninth. St. Louis never trailed after Yadier Molina’s two-run single in the first off Wily Peralta (15-10).

TIGERS 11, INDIANS 4 CLEVELAND — Eugenio Suarez’s two-run single and Victor Martinez’s three-run homer highlighted a seven-run 11th inning that lifted Detroit over Cleveland. Detroit scored four runs in the first and then was shut down for the next nine innings. The Tigers sent 10 batters to the plate in the first and 11 in the final inning. Cleveland chipped away against Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and tied the score against the Tigers’ bullpen

in the seventh. Phil Coke (4-2) pitched 1 2-3 innings for the win. Josh Tomlin (6-9) gave up five runs and three hits in one-third of an inning to take the loss. Detroit, which holds a slim lead for the second AL wild card, won three of four in a crucial series to pull within one game of first-place Kansas City in the AL Central.

MARINERS 10, RANGERS 2 ARLINGTON, Texas — Robinson Cano drove in four runs for the first time with Seattle, and the wild card-contending Mariners jumped out to a big early lead on the way to an easy victory over Texas. Rookie left-hander Roenis Elias (1012) allowed a run in five innings to become the fourth Seattle starter with at least 10 wins. Robbie Ross (2-6) gave up six runs and five hits in 1 2-3 innings. The lefty was the first of six Texas pitchers, with two more making their big league debuts to increase the Rangers’ major league record totals to 40 pitchers used and 63 players overall this season. While long a forgone conclusion, the Rangers (53-87) became the first team in the majors eliminated from playoff contention after their sixth loss in a row. Chris Denorfia hit his first home run with the Mariners.

lifted Los Angeles over Minnesota. David Freese broke out of an 0-for-21 slump with two doubles and an RBI, and Howie Kendrick and Erick Aybar each had two hits and an RBI to help the Angels bounce back from a two-game sweep in Houston. Huston Street earned his 36th save in 38 chances to give the Angels a five-game lead in the AL West over Oakland. Eduardo Nunez hit a three-run homer and Kyle Gibson pitched seven innings for the Twins. But All-Star closer Glen Perkins (3-2) gave up a leadoff double to Freese to start the ninth and couldn’t strand him. Joe Smith (6-2) worked one inning for the win, and Street nailed down his 12th save since arriving from San Diego in a trade.

DIAMONDBACKS 5, PADRES 1

SAN DIEGO — Randall Delgado and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, and A.J. Pollock had three hits to help Arizona beat San Diego. The Diamondbacks won the final two of a four-game series in which they outscored the Padres 11-2. Delgado’s outing marked the start of Arizona going to a six-man rotation. Delgado (3-3) started on April 4 and 10, then made 37 appearances as a reliever. He came into the game with a 5.85 ERA and held San Diego to two hits in five innings. ANGELS 5, TWINS 4 Ian Kennedy (10-12) had a miserable MINNEAPOLIS — Pinch-hitter Chris night against his former team, allowing Iannetta’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning four runs and 10 hits in 5 1-3 innings.

McIlroy, Spieth, Woodland share BMW Championship lead DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. — Rory McIlroy felt anything under par was a good score Thursday at Cherry Hills, even if he had reason to expect much better. McIlroy ran out of par saves late in the opening round at the BMW Championship and had to settle for a 3-under 67, still enough for the world’s No. 1 player to share the lead with Jordan Spieth and Gary Woodland. Cherry Hills, one of the shortest courses on the PGA Tour when factoring in the mile-high air, held up just fine. “It’s tricky. It really is,” McIlroy said. “The altitude, we’ve had a couple of days to adjust to

that. It’s fine. But these greens have gotten so much firmer over the last 24 hours. I think that’s what is giving the guys just a little trouble out there.” U.S. Open champion Martin Kaymer and Sergio Garcia were among those at 68, while Justin Rose wasted a fast start and was at 69. Phil Mickelson, who won the U.S. Amateur at Cherry Hills in 1990, opened with a 70. “It reminds me of Augusta in the early ‘90s, where the course played very short but the greens were the defense,” Mickelson said. “And the greens were very fast, and very firm, and it was very difficult to get the ball close.” McIlroy ran off four birdies in a five-hole stretch around the turn to reach 5-under par.

He appeared to escape trouble with one of his best par saves of the year, hitting a lofted pitch from the side of a mound that landed just on the green and rode the slope to about 8 feet. He avoided a three-putt on the next hole by making a 7-foot par save. But that was the end of that. McIlroy failed to save par from the bunker on the next two holes. Spieth also ran into his share of trouble, though he countered with six birdies and figured out the nasty combination of soft turf in front of the greens and putting surfaces that felt like they had been mixed with cement. He blasted driver through the fairway on the 382-yard seventh hole because it offered the

best angle into the green. The trick was playing the wedge. It came out low and running, something one would expect to see more in links golf, and it had just enough speed to crawl onto the green and settle a few feet away. “Today, I had a good short game,” Spieth said with a smile, a strong comment from a guy with one of the best short games in golf. Woodland made only one mistake when he three-putted from about 50 feet on the fourth hole. He birdied both the par 5s, missing an 8-foot eagle attempt on No. 11, and was equally pleased with a par on the 18th hole, which features a severely canted fairway toward the lake and an uphill approach. Woodland hit 2-iron off the tee and a

6-iron onto the green. “Probably the firmest golf course we have ever seen,” Woodland said. “The greens, they’re concrete out there. So if we don’t get any rain, it can be pretty interesting by the weekend.” Just his luck, rain arrived late in the day and suspended the first round with nine players still on the course. They will return Friday morning before starting the second round. The field is only 69 players and there is no cut. Among those who did not finish was Henrik Stenson, who missed a 4-foot par save on his 17th hole — the par-3 eighth — and fell to 2 under. Jerry Kelly, whose eagle on the final hole at the TPC Boston on Monday enabled him to be the last of the

top 70 qualifiers for the BMW Championship, was at 1 under with two holes to play. The top 30 in the FedEx Cup after this week advance to the Tour Championship in Atlanta, where everyone will have a mathematical shot at the $10 million bonus. McIlroy has proven himself plenty this year, winning the British Open and the PGA Championship, with a World Golf Championship in between. He is No. 2 in the FedEx Cup standings behind Deutsche Bank Championship winner Chris Kirk, though he is assured a clear shot at winning the cup. Boy Wonder has been saying during these FedEx Cup playoffs that his big year deserves a big finish.

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in a wild 54-49 thriller. In that regard, tonight’s game may be won by the team that is best able to harness the wave of good energy and momentum. Kenai coach John Marquez believes that his team can be the one. “They’ve been waiting to explode, and it happened to be (against) Kodiak,” Marquez said. “They deserved that win and enjoyed it, but they understand it’s gone, and the win is chalked up to the win column. “We’re gonna step our game up, we feel strong and there’s no reason to think we’re not going to win this game.” Marquez said that the pressure to beat Kodiak after starting the season 0-2 had intensified in the week leading up to it, so when the Kenai defense stepped up and held the Bears to 56 yards, Marquez knew he had a team that can make a comeback for the postseason. “Of course there’s pressure, every day is like that,” Marquez said. “The way it works, we gotta win the games that will put you in the playoffs.” After opposing teams averaged 182 passing yards on the Kards in the first two games of 2014, Kenai held Kodiak quarterback Melvin Javier to eight. “Our offensive line stepped up last week,” Marquez admired. “It was a great win but Palmer’s not Kodiak.” The biggest threat the Moose hold on offense is that of Chase Ferris, a running back that rushed for five touchdowns and 291 yards against North Pole last week. Prior to the win against North Pole, Palmer was dealt a 33-0 loss by Soldotna, meaning that in a span of two weeks, the Moose have been sharpened and pushed to the edge by talented teams and are likely running on all cylinders. “Right off the bat, teams like that are gonna be a real challenge,” Marquez said. “This’ll be the best-coached team that we’ve faced so far. Do they have good athletes? Yes, but they’re so well coached that they make no mistakes, and they’re fundamentally right.” When asked how he hopes to contain Ferris, Marquez answered that it’s best to plug the middle up as much as possible. “The good thing about containing him is they run that dive option,” Marquez said. “We want to make the quarterback run the ball and keep it from (Ferris’) hands. We want to focus on the dive, not the pitch, and want to keep him between the tackles and not let him run to the outside.” In three games this year,

Kenai’s defense has proven capable of stopping the run, averaging under 88 rushing yards a game from opponents. Much of that brute force has come from linebackers Zach Koziczkowski, Andrew Welborn, Kyle Foree and Chase Logan, as the quartet combined for 33 tackles. Eielson (3-0) at Nikiski (2-0), 3 p.m. Saturday A week after meeting the team that they played in the 2013 state title game — Monroe Catholic — Nikiski will match up with the team that they met in the 2012 state title game — Eielson. Nikiski coach Ted Riddall said the annual battles between his Bulldogs and the Ravens have become the closest rivalry for his squad. “Yes. I would say this is it,” Riddall said. “For the most part, we’re neck and neck with them most of the time. We watch what they do week to week, and I’m sure they watch us. The last few years it’s ended up being for a playoff spot.” Eielson, the leading team in the Greatland Conference standings, is coming off a crushing win over Voznesenka, a lopsided 77-0 rout of the small team from the Homer area. Eielson’s Anthony Griffith ran wild on the Cougars, rushing for 424 yards and seven touchdowns on only 11 carries. It was enough to rank him among the state’s best single-game performances. However, coach Riddall holds a different opinion of Griffith’s feat. After hearing of the type of game the talented senior had, Riddall questioned why Eielson coach Dave DeVaughn left his starters in as long as he did and allowed the score to be run up. “Honestly I don’t like it,” Riddall said. “I don’t like starting running backs scoring in the fourth quarter when the score is that big. “It’s great for (Griffith), he got his yards, he got to have some time in the sun, but honestly I’m a little embarrassed for them.” Riddall added that while he enjoys competing against DeVaughn’s team and is friendly with the veteran coach, there are different coaching styles that differentiate the two. “I respect Eielson’s coach very much, he’s a great coach, but we just have different philosophies on how things should be done,” Riddall said. As for Saturday’s matchup, Nikiski will have its hands full with Griffith and the rest of the Eielson backfield, and if past history is any indicator, it may come down to which team has the ball last. The Bulldogs are averaging 528 yards on offense in the two

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“He’s a player that had interested us earlier in the season. He’s agile and strong,” Beauparlant said. • Manfred Ehlers (6-1, 190, lefthanded winger, 1996) — Another Swedish find of Johan Skinnars, the European scout for the Bears. “He’s a power forward that doesn’t mind contact. He takes pucks to the net and plays the game in an honest way,” Beauparlant said. • Doc Gentzler (5-8, 165, righthanded forward, 1995) — A free agent from the LA Jr Kings. “He’s quick on the puck and very explosive in his stride,” Beauparlant said. “Despite his size, he has edge and grit.” • Jake Gerson (5-9, 175, righthanded forward, 1995) — Was drafted by the team in the sixth round after playing with the Colorado Rampage last season. “He’s a workhorse whose motor doesn’t stop,” Beauparlant said. “He plays physical and competes every

varsity games they have played, and are averaging over 400 yards on the ground. Nico Castro and Christian Riddall have over 200 rushing yards each in 2014. Last week against Monroe, Nikiski’s defense put on a suffocating display, holding the Rams to 2 yards on offense, including a negative rushing total of 24 yards. Monroe was also held to three first downs. “It got out of hand quickly, so we started kicking field goals, which we found out we weren’t very good at,” Riddall said. Containing the explosive Eielson offense — led by Griffith — will be the No. 1 task for the Bulldogs, and Riddall said it comes down to how effective they can be in barricading the line of scrimmage. “We can’t allow him to get cutbacks,” he said. “We need to make him go more sideways than north and south, because we know he’s the fastest in the state. “We’ve schemed things in the past that have been successful, and running him to the sideline is the key. Once he hits the open lane, it’s pretty much over.” Homer (1-2) at Valdez (1-2), 1 p.m. Saturday The Mariners got their first win of 2014 last week in a 3012 game over Barrow, and for the third time in four weeks, Homer will be facing a smallschools opponent. “If I had my choice, I’d rather play Nikiski or somebody like that in a small-schools matchup, but I’m not complaining,” said Homer coach Josh Fraley with a laugh. “It’s better than last year when he had games against Palmer and Lathrop.” Homer opened its season with a 41-16 loss to smallschools team Eielson, so Fraley knows better than to overlook a seemingly lesser opponent. The biggest moment in the win last Saturday came when Barrow was driving downfield in an attempt to score and take the lead, but ended up making a costly mistake. Sheldon Hutt managed to intercept a jumbled pass from the Barrow quarterback and ran the ball 99 yards for a return touchdown, breaking the Homer school record, previously held by Noah McWilliams with a 96-yard return. “Sheldon is a great leader on and off the field, and he has great mechanics as a quarterback,” Fraley said. Hutt also created the biggest play on offense, connecting with Connor Seay for a 66-yard scoring pass. Standing at 6-foot-5, Hutt’s playmaking ability with Seay and running

single day.” • Miles Giorgione (5-10, 175, lefthanded defenseman, 1996) — The free agent comes from Service High School and the Alaska Jr Aces. “He’s a steady defenseman and physical on the back end,” Beauparlant said. • Sean Healy (5-11, 175, goalie, 1995) — Played for the Bears in 10 games two seasons ago. Last season he led the Idaho Jr Steelheads to a runner-up finish in the Western States Hockey League. “I wanted a second veteran guy to push Zach Quinn and create a goaltending competition and he’s done that,” Beauparlant said. • Nick Klishko (5-11, 185, lefthanded forward, 1996) — Was drafted by the Bears two years ago but wanted to finish high school in San Diego. Tendered with the Bears while playing for the LA Jr Kings last season. “He has the potential to be a special hockey player. He protects the puck well and has elite offensive abilities,” Beauparlant said. • Jack Nickels (6-2, 170, righthanded defenseman, 1997) — Beauparlant actually got to know the Nick-

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turner. He was used all over the field in different formations after never being fully healthy in his first season with Seattle. Wilson finished 19 of 28 for 191 yards, while Lynch was at his best. Pete Carroll said earlier this week that Lynch appeared in the best shape of his career, and it showed. Lynch averaged 5.5 yards per carry and topped 100 yards for the 20th time in the regular season since joining the Seahawks in 2010. Lynch, who ran for 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, barreled through a trio of Packers for a TD with 3:41 left before halftime to give the Seahawks a 17-10 lead and added a second

back Josh Fisk has made for an imposing attack against defenses. “We’re lucky that Fisk is only a junior,” Fraley said. “And Connor is a dynamic player, he’s the fastest kid on our team and a good kick returner.” Valdez lost to Houston 36-6 last week in a nonconference game. The Buccaneers’ lone win came against Voznesenka. It gives Fraley a lot of confidence heading into Saturday. “Our defense has played awesome, and I’m learning I can rely on them,” Fraley said. “It makes it more defined on what I can and can’t get away with. I’m confident with our defense to make plays and make holes.” Barrow (2-1) at Voznesenka (0-2), 5 p.m. Friday Voznesenka coach Justin Zank is simply looking to find some positives after last Saturday’s 77-point loss to Eielson. However, unlike Nikiski coach Ted Riddall, Zank didn’t put any blame on the Ravens running up the score. “That’s on us, we couldn’t stop them,” Zank said. “I don’t feel like they ran up the score, it’s just that simple that (Griffith) was unstoppable. He had 11 touches and seven were for scores.” Zank said that the Eielson starters were in the game until midway through the fourth quarter, but remained adamant that the inexperience of his defense allowed mistakes that let Eielson score. “I guess the biggest positive is that it was a game that gave us experience,” Zank said. “We were in town practicing with Homer today, and to give you an idea, the guys I have playing have never played before this year.” With both Barrow and Voznesenka coming off losses, the motivation to get back on to a positive streak will be high for the two schools. Zank said he’s had his players practicing hard on defense. “Barrow comes out with the spread, they do a lot of four wide, and they’ll try to get a ground game going, but they can throw,” Zank said. “Our biggest focus is tackling. We love to arm tackle, so we’ve been working on getting full body tackles.” Monroe (0-3) at Seward (12), 2 p.m. Saturday Monroe is still looking for its first win of the year, while Seward is looking to get back on track after two consecutive losses. The Seahawks lost to Ketchikan last Saturday in a 6130 game, but led 14-8 at the end of the first quarter, getting

els family when Nickels’ older brother was drafted when Beauparlant was an assistant with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Nickels was drafted by the Bears. “He’s steady and solid on the back end. He’s putting in the work he has to, to improve,” Beauparlant said. • Danny O’Donnell (6-2, 175, lefthanded forward or defenseman, 1996) — The tender was brought on for his versatility. “With the roster at 23, it’s nice to have someone who can play both positions,” Beauparlant said. • Zach Quinn (6-1, 180, goaltender, 1994) — Joined the Bears as a free agent last season and became what Beauparlant often called a rock in the net. “He worked to hone a few things haunting him and he is better than ever,” Beauparlant said. • Matt Rudin (5-11, 165, righthanded forward, 1995) — Was drafted by the Bears and put up 30 points last season. “He’s a returning guy and a leader on the front end,” Beauparlant said. “We expect him and Bouvet to help spearhead the offense.” • Joey Sardina (5-10, 165, righthanded forward, 1996) — Stood out

scoring run on the first play of the fourth quarter. “Obviously, we were the more physical team today, offensively and defensively. I saw supposedly some of the best players in the league not want to tackle Marshawn Lynch,” Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett said. “Of course, nobody is going to say nothing about that, but I seen a lot of guys whiff on tackles that should have been 2-yard gains and they’re supposed to be the best.” Seattle had 207 yards rushing as a team and won for the 18th time in its last 20 regular- season home games. Harvin finished with 11 offensive touches, including four rushes for 41 yards. “If we already peaked this game we’re going to be in trouble,” Harvin said. “I hope we can just take this game and build on it.” Rodgers was 23 of 33 for 189 yards and was isolated to one side of the field. He looked alC

Peninsula high school football standings Reported games only

Northern Lights Conference W Kenai 1 Kodiak 1 Soldotna 0 Homer 0 Soldotna 62, Thunder Mountain 0 Homer 30, Barrow 12 Kenai 56, Kodiak 8 Palmer at Kenai, 6 p.m. Friday Homer at Valdez, 2 p.m. Saturday Kodiak at Colony, 2 p.m. Saturday

League Overall L Pct. W L Pct. 0 1.000 1 2 .333 1 .500 1 2 .333 0 .000 3 0 1.000 1 .000 1 2 .333 Week 3

Week 4

Greatland Conference W Eielson 2 Barrow 2 Nikiski 1 Valdez 1 Seward 0 Voznesenka 0 Monroe 0

League Overall L Pct. W L Pct. 0 1.000 3 0 1.000 0 1.000 2 1 .667 0 1.000 3 0 1.000 1 .500 1 2 .333 1 .000 1 2 .333 2 .000 0 2 .000 2 .000 0 3 .000 Week 3

Ketchikan 61, Seward 30 Houston 36, Valdez 6 Nikiski 40, Monroe Catholic 0 Eielson 77, Voznesenka 0 Homer 30, Barrow 12

Week 4 Barrow at Voznesenka, 5 p.m. Friday Monroe at Seward, 2 p.m. Saturday Homer at Valdez, 2 p.m. Saturday Eielson at Nikiski, 3 p.m. Saturday

Peninsula high school football stats Through Aug. 30 Reported games only

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TEAM OFFENSE Team G Pts Rsh Pas Tot 1. Soldotna 3 148 1068 250 1318 2. Nikiski 2 82 834 222 1056 3. Kenai 3 77 826 94 920 4. Homer 2 36 235 148 383 TEAM DEFENSE Team G Pts Rsh Pas Tot 1. Nikiski 2 19 199 126 325 2. Soldotna 3 6 358 154 512 3. Homer 2 63 605 19 624 4. Kenai 3 43 263 372 635 PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS Name, school G Com Att Yds TD Int 1. Furlong, Sol 3 16 27 250 7 0 2. Anderson, Nik 2 11 19 222 4 1 3. Hutt, Hom 2 10 23 148 1 0 4. Baker, Ken 3 8 35 94 2 1 5. Blumentritt, Sol 1 0 1 0 0 0 6. Johnson, Nik 1 0 1 0 0 0 RUSHING YARDAGE LEADERS Name, school G Logan, Ken 3 Gibbs, Sol 3 Fenton, Sol 3 Castro, Nik 2 Foree, Ken 3 Riddall, Nik 2 Blumentritt, Sol 3 Fisk, Hom 2 Chavez, Sol 3 Broussard, Nik 1 Johnson, Nik 1 Prior, Sol 2 Hutt, Hom 2 Carstens, Nik 2 Jackson, Nik 2 Welborn, Ken 3 Gillies, Ken 1 Holloway, Nik 1 Furlong, Sol 3 Baker, Ken 2 Seay, Hom 1 Winter, Sol 1 Jones, Sol 1 Tuttle, Ken 1 Streiff, Ken 1 Perry, Nik 1 Swoboda, Hom 1 Lowe, Hom 1 Randall, Ken 1 Anderson, Nik 2 Lueth, Hom 1

Att Yds Avg TD 50 382 7.6 3 28 355 12.7 6 25 311 12.4 2 21 273 13.0 4 38 273 7.2 3 17 201 11.8 3 14 135 9.6 4 24 134 5.6 3 12 115 9.6 0 7 114 16.3 0 10 108 10.8 0 4 88 22.0 1 28 72 2.6 0 7 53 7.6 1 4 49 12.2 0 19 48 2.5 2 5 44 8.8 0 3 26 8.7 0 20 23 1.1 1 11 20 1.8 0 3 19 6.3 0 2 16 8.0 0 3 16 5.3 0 3 14 4.7 0 3 12 4.0 1 2 11 5.5 0 5 9 1.8 0 2 5 2.5 0 1 3 3.0 0 3 3 1.0 0 1 2 2.0 0

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RECEIVING YARDAGE LEADERS Name, school G Rec Yds Avg TD Holloway, Nik 2 5 120 24.0 2 Duke, Sol 2 4 78 19.5 1 Broussard, Nik 2 2 57 28.5 2 Walden, Sol 3 4 45 11.2 2 Seay, Hom 2 2 42 21.0 1 Fowler, Sol 2 4 42 10.5 2 Cotney, Hom 1 2 34 17.0 0 Gibbs, Sol 1 1 31 31.0 1 Gillies, Ken 2 2 31 15.5 1 Logan, Ken 2 2 31 15.5 0 McKenna, Hom 1 1 29 29.0 0 Blumentritt, Sol 1 2 25 12.5 0 Fenton, Sol 1 1 24 24.0 1 Fisk, Hom 1 1 23 23.0 0 Riddall, Nik 1 2 21 10.5 0 Lowe, Hom 2 2 21 10.5 0 Johnson, Nik 1 1 20 20.0 0 Foree, Ken 2 3 18 6.0 1 Randall, Ken 1 1 14 14.0 0 Swoboda, Hom 1 1 7 7.0 0 Castro, Nik 1 1 4 4.0 0 Alborn, Hom 1 1 -8 -8.0 0 SCORING LEADERS Player, school TD FG PAT2 PAT1 Pts Gibbs, Sol 7 0 0 0 42 Blumentritt, Sol 4 0 1 0 26 Foree, Ken 4 0 1 0 26 Castro, Nik 4 0 0 0 24 Riddall, Nik 3 0 1 0 20 Logan, Ken 3 0 0 0 18 Fisk, Hom 3 0 0 0 18 Fenton, Sol 3 0 0 0 18 Walden, Sol 2 0 1 0 14 Fowler, Sol 2 0 1 0 14 Duke, Sol 2 0 0 0 12 Seay, Hom 2 0 0 0 12 Holloway, Nik 2 0 0 0 12 Welborn, Ken 2 0 0 0 12 Broussard, Nik 2 0 0 0 12 Ackerman, Sol 0 0 0 10 10 Vest, Ken 0 0 0 8 8 Furlong, Sol 1 0 0 0 6 Carstens, Nik 1 0 0 0 6 Jackson, Nik 0 0 0 6 6 Gillies, Ken 1 0 0 0 6 Streiff, Ken 1 0 0 0 6 Prior, Sol 1 0 0 0 6 Hutt, Hom 0 0 2 0 4 Swoboda, Hom 0 0 1 0 2 Jackman, Ken 0 0 0 1 1

a 4-yard run from quarterback ceiving yards. Alex Pahno and a 2-yard run It’s a good showing that they from Ben Miranda. Zach Mar- can score, but the question retin ended the day with 136 remains with the defense.

to the Bears in the camp process after playing last season for Texas Tornado U18. “He’s skilled with the puck and protects the puck well,” Beauparlant said. “He’ll have a learning curve as a 96.” • Tanner Schachle (6-1, 170, lefthanded forward, 1997) — Comes from Wasilla High School and the Alaska Jr Aces. His father, Trent, coached him in high school and played for the University of Alaska Fairbanks. “There is tremendous upside with Tanner and we are excited to see where he can get to,” Beauparlant said. “It’s similar to how excited we were about Sebastian Fuchs, but he’s a different player with a big learning curve. He has a good hockey IQ and the sky is the limit.” • Will Schwartz (6-0, 180, lefthanded defenseman, 1996) — The Bears had Schwartz at open camp last season, but he elected to go back to high school in Minnesota. The Bears then tendered him early last season. “He’s another solid defenseman that can chip in offensively when needed,” Beauparlant said. “He knows his role and has already seized the bull by the

most exclusively for Jordy Nelson matched up against Byron Maxwell and never threw in Sherman’s direction. Nelson finished with nine receptions, but Maxwell came up with a thirdquarter interception on a pass that deflected off Nelson’s hands. The most action for Sherman came in the first half when he accidently blocked Davon House into Earl Thomas on a punt return causing a fumble recovered by the Packers. But Seattle’s defenders did their part. They sacked Rodgers three times, taking advantage of a knee injury suffered by right tackle Bryan Bulaga in the second quarter. His replacement, Derek Sherrod, gave up a fourth-down sack to Cliff Avril to end one drive inside Seattle territory. Following a Seattle punt, Sherrod was beaten by Michael Bennett on Green Bay’s next offensive snap. Rodgers was stripped and Sherrod fell on the fumble in the end zone for a

horns.” • Logan Wendling (5-11, 175, righthanded forward, 1995) — The former West Valley player and Fairbanks Ice Dogs player spent last season with the Springfield Jr Blues, but wanted to be closer to home so the Bears traded for him. “He brings a lot of different things and experience is the biggest one,” Beauparlant said. “He was looking for an opportunity to find the joy of the game again. He’s been a 25-point guy all three years.” • Matt Wikman (5-11, 180, righthanded forward, 1996) — Was drafted by the Bears after getting noticed by administrative intern Paul Walker, who was then scouting for the Bears. Did not make team out of main camp, but the Bears brought him back after another player decided to finish high school. Beauparlant said he has Ivy League potential in the classroom. “He’s the most pleasant surprise,” Beauparlant said. “In our interview after training camp, I told him I made a mistake and he proved me wrong. If he continues to do that, he has a chance to be a special player in the league.”

safety and a 22-10 lead. “I think that you get wake up calls and then you get drill sergeant kick you out the bed calls and I think we just got kicked out the bed onto a cement floor, and it hurt,” Green Bay defensive lineman Mike Daniels said. Eddie Lacy was mostly a non-factor with 34 yards rushing on 12 carries and left in the fourth quarter with a concussion. And despite holding the Packers to 255 total yards — the third fewest by Green Bay since the start of 2012 — Sherman felt the job wasn’t up to standard. “It wasn’t dominant at all. We have a lot of things to clean up,” Sherman said. “We missed some opportunities on some turnovers. We missed some tackles on key drives we could have stopped we had some key penalties. These are all things we need to clean up because we have a really high standard.”

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Test your freezer IQ

ollowing is a quiz that will put your freezer knowledge to the test. The answers are below. 1. A home freezer should maintain a temperature of (a) -20 F (b) 32 F (c) 0 F or colder 2. True or false: Freezing fish maintains the look, taste and texture of the flesh. 3. The reason it’s not a good idea to freeze a whole, large fish is because (a) once thawed, the entire fish has to be dealt with, instead of just enough for a meal or two. (b) whole fish can take as much as several days to freeze and to thaw. (c) putting a lot of raw fish in a freezer will raise the temperature of a freezer and everything in it. (d) all of the above. 4. The most effective way to protect seafood from exposure to air is (a) a plastic wrap, such as Saran film. (b) vacuum sealing (c) freezer bags 5. Labeling packages of fish is important because (a) if a fish gave someone “bragging rights,” their name should be on it. (b) it’s good to know where and how the fish was caught (trolling near Bluff Point, back-bouncing at Beaver Creek, etc.) so you can tell stories while eating it. (c) labeling makes it easier to find a specific kind of fish and the “oldest” fish stored in your freezer. 6. Fish and other seafood should be thawed (a) in cold water. (b) in the refrigerator. (c) either at room temperature or under warm, running water. 7. The best way to keep a fish in good condition until you freeze it is to (a) bleed, gut and pack it in ice. (b) keep it in the water on a stringer. (c) wrap it in a damp burlap bag. 8. True or false: Fish that have been frozen can be smoked and refrozen. 9. True or false: The best way to freeze salmon is to arrange it on shelves in a single layer. 10. True or false: When placed in a freezer, fish that is at room temperature will freeze more quickly than fish that has been chilled. Answers 1. (c) 0 F. Micro-organisms that cause fish to spoil become very active at temperatures above 0 F. Home freezers should be set to maintain 0 F, or colder. 2. False. Freezing helps to maintain quality, but changes that affect flavor, texture and appearSee PALMER, page C-2

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hile understanding the ecological system of the place where you work and inhabit is an invaluable, lengthy process, the chance to occasionally visit new places for collaborative research and data collection is an exciting opportunity for a vegetation ecologist. My recent trip to a number of Aleutian Islands within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, on board their research vessel the R/V Tiglax, was reminiscent of the early adventurous days of botanical exploration in far-flung places of the earth. Scientists from the refuge and other agencies on board included wildlife, bird, range, and vegetation experts. The diverse group illustrated the merits of collaborative work, inspiring discussion and resources and offering changes to learn from each other. The pace of the journey allows time to process specimens and data, plan the next island visit, and discuss what you saw — as well as time to read a book, catch a movie, and rest a bit — as long as the waves aren’t too big. On the two week voyage, we visited several different islands. The trip had multiple purposes, but I was there primarily to look for invasive plant species and assist with vegetation work. Islands are fascinating habitats for vegetation ecologists in that each island is a self-contained laboratory, challenging us to understand why each island has a bit different plant composition — luck? History? Deliberate planting? Incidental introductions? We first stopped at East Amatuli Island, one of the Barren Islands, to drop off a bird survey field crew, with all their supplies for two months. Long field stints in isolated, magical locations are the norm in the summer

Photos by E. Bella/Refuge

ABOVE: The old ranchhouse on Simeonof Island, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, with introduced Sitka spruce that is now reproducing.

LEFT: The Tiglax at the Chowiot Island field camp, on a spectacular Aleutian afternoon.

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Last wilderness trip around Yellowstone Lake By WHITNEY BERMES Bozeman Daily Chronicle

GARDINER, Mont. (AP) — Mike Yochim asked for help up from a blue chair in his living room with windows overlooking a cloudcovered Electric Peak. Using a walker, he slowly moved across the room to the staircase. The 47-yearold pushed the walker into the corner and slowly started walking down the steps, using the handrails for balance. “I’m going to be right in front of you, just in case,” said Yochim’s friend, Sean Miculka, a few steps ahead. Yochim descended gingerly past framed photos of his many outdoor adventures — from the Grand Canyon and Tasmania to his beloved Yellowstone. Once downstairs, Miculka helped Yochim into the

garage, where Yochim’s blue recumbent tricycle awaited him. The custom-built tricycle has been Yochim’s main source of exercise since being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Yochim pedaled the block or so down a dirt road to Miculka’s house. His friend walked next to him along the way. There, the two met up with Josh Becker and Eric Compas, who stood amid a kayak, a canoe and piles of gear that would eventually be loaded into the two boats. The day before, Becker and Compas flew in from Minnesota and Wisconsin, respectively, to prepare for a week-long adventure in Yellowstone National Park with Yochim and Miculka. The trip will likely be AP Photo/Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez Yochim’s last into the wil- Mike Yochim, 47, a National Parks Service planner, left, helps his friend Eric Compas decide on derness. the meals to carry for a canoe trip on Aug. 20, in Gardiner, Mont. Yochim was diagnosed with n n Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in September 2013 and will be joined by three of his closest See TRIP, page C-2 friends for one last wilderness trip around Yellowstone Lake.

Bees aren’t the only pollinators you can attract to your garden By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press

The dramatic loss of honeybees to changing land use, viruses and pesticides is alarming, and they are irreplaceable as pollinators. But you can somewhat offset their loss by attracting alternative pollinators, such as beetles, butterflies and moths, dragonflies, feral bees, wasps and flower flies. Attracting these beneficial insects requires a long-term landscaping commitment, however. They need a wide variety of forage plants along with protected nesting sites to thrive. “The plant community and the bee community are intimately related,” said David Gordon, an associate professor of entomology at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Habitat is everything to pollinators.” Start by observing, protecting and enhancing what’s already on your AP Photo/By Dean Fosdick property. “Know what’s out there in the way This March 24 photo shows a bumble bee searching for nectar from a Rosemary plant near Langley, Wash. Honeybees are irreplaceable as pollinators but you can somewhat offset their loss by attracting beetles, butterflies and of beneficial insects and forage plants,” Gordon said. “If you have some bees moths, dragonflies, feral bees, bumblebees and wasps, among others. C

present, you can generally increase their numbers by providing them the resources they need to proliferate. “The smaller the size of your operation, the more likely that such a strategy will be successful and in a shorter time,” he said. Eric Mader, assistant director of The Xerces Society’s pollinator program and lead author of its new guide, “Farming With Native Beneficial Insects” (Storey Publishing), says, “Honeybees always will be needed for almonds and larger, industrial-size agriculture crops.” “They’ll always be part of the equation. But for many crops native to the United States, like blueberries and pumpkins, that evolved prior to the introduction of (European) honeybees, native bees do a perfectly adequate job pollinating these plants,” he said. Syrphid flies are a good honeybee alternative. “These so-called ‘flower flies’ superficially resemble bees,” Mader said. “They’re predatory insects as larvae, primarily feeding on aphids. See BEES, page C-2

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around this refuge. I had my first immersion in the typical treeless Aleutian island vegetation. Our next stop was Chirikof Island, where cattle have been present since the late 1890s. We first went ashore in the southwestern part of the island, encountering low beach bluffs and bleached piles of gigantic spruce driftwood, interspersed with colorful buoys, large tangles of boat line, and bits of plastic. The healthy looking cattle, numbering over 700, run unfenced on the beaches and hills. The first day passed with-

out incident, although several large sentinel bulls made us nervous. The second day, on the north side of the island, we found ourselves in the center of a cow stampede in a meadow with nothing but an old fence post for shelter. Luckily the cows turned, the bulls ran off, and we didn’t have to explain the ignominy of demise by cow trampling after many years of working in bear country in remote Alaska. Prior vegetation surveys had recorded a number of non-native plants, and I found some species mixed in with native vegetation throughout the island, including mouseear chickweed and Kentucky bluegrass. More obvious aspects of cattle presence was massive erosion of beach ryegrass (their

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thawed as quickly as possible, but never at room temperature or in warm or hot water. ThawContinued from page C-1 ing in the refrigerator can take more than a day. A ½ -pound ance occur during freezing and bag of vaccuum-packed fish storage. This is why it’s best to can be thawed in a short time freeze only fresh, high-quality under cold, running water. 7. (a) Bleeding and gutting fish. A poor-quality fish going removes many of the microinto the freezer will be even worse coming out. Quality suf- organisms that cause spoilage. Packing a fish in ice brings fers with lengthy storage. 3. (d) all of the above. Add- its temperature down to near ing a large amount of unfrozen freezing. This slows the growth fish to a freezer containing fro- of bacteria, the main cause of zen fish will raise the tempera- spoilage. 8. True. Smoked fish can ture of the freezer, thus causing be refrozen. Because most bad things to happen to your smoked fish is not fully prefrozen fish. Fish packaged in meal-size portions freeze faster served, it must be either frozen than whole fish, are more con- or canned to keep it from spoiling. venient and use less space. 9. True. Packages of Also, large fish freeze slowly, allowing formation of large ice unfrozen fish should be fully exposed to air, not stacked in crystals, which affect flavor a pile. Piling them on top of and texture. already frozen fish thaws the 4. (b) Vacuum packaging eliminates exposure of the fish frozen fish. After a package is frozen solid it can be stored in to air. This prevents oxidization, which causes rancidity in a bin or other container with other frozen food. Having one the fat of “high-fat” fish, such freezer for freezing and one for as salmon. Air exposure also storage is one way to avoid this causes desiccation (“freezer problem. burn”), which causes tough 10. False. The colder fish is texture. Besides vacuum packing, other methods of blocking when going in, the less time it takes to freeze, another reason exposure to air are either less for keeping fish on ice after effective or less practical for catching them. home use. Thanks to the Cooperative 5. (b) Frozen pieces of Extension Service website salmon fillets tend to look (http://www.uaf.edu/ces/), alike, so a label is a good where you can download a thing. Including the date the fish was frozen and using your copy of “Home Freezing of Fish,” publication FNH-00222. “oldest” fish first will help keep your stock fresh and Les Palmer can be reached prevent waste. at les.palmer@rocketmail.com. 6. (a) frozen fish should be

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Then they become important pollinators as adults. “The next most important are solitary wasps,” he said. “These are docile, gentle animals. They can be very small.” Crop-pollinating native bees and other beneficial insects have three basic habitat needs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture: — Plant variety. Provide forage plants with overlapping blooming times so that flowers are available to provide pollen and nectar throughout the insects’ flight season, or from early spring until late fall. Native bees and other pollinators come in many sizes, so it also is important to provide flowers of various sizes, shapes and colors, the USDA said in a fact

sheet. — Nesting sites. Many bees nest underground, in tree cavities or snags — often clumps of leaves, branches and fallen grass. “That makes them vulnerable to deep soil tillage or tree removal,” the agency said. — Protection from indiscriminate pesticide use. “Insecticides are primarily broadspectrum and are therefore deadly to bees. Herbicide use also can remove many of the flowers that bees need for food,” the USDA said. “The goal should not be to eliminate your use of honeybees but to diversify and reduce your dependence upon them,” Gordon said. Online: For an exhaustive list of plants attractive to native bees and other pollinators, see this USDA fact sheet: http://www. ars.usda.gov/research/docs. htm?docid=12052

preferred forage) habitat, and shifts from typical Aleutian diverse plant communities to new assemblages with high proportions of lupine (a non-palatable species) and deschampsia grass (another non-preferred plant that increases with grazing). Our next stop was to the lush, dramatic wedge of Chowiot Island, with its imposing seabirdfilled cliffs. Shed construction and camp resupply took some time, and I had the chance to hike around and observe a relatively pristine vegetation environment for contrast — and a rare place where absolutely no non-native plants are found. The next stop, Simeonoff, was equally fascinating in that cattle had been removed around 1984, giving insight as to what may happen if cattle are man-

aged more closely on cattlepresent islands. In the intervening 30 years since removal, beach ryegrass has completely recovered in severe erosion areas and recolonized bare sand spits, and other impacted vegetation types are recovering. Settlement on the island brought several non-native plant species in, some of which have survived and spread. The old ranchhouse still stands, with a number of species nearby like rhubarb and strawberry originally planted in the garden. Also planted was oxeye daisy, which now invades over five acres of crowberry tundra and old field habitat near the house. Several non-native grasses, likely introduced by hay, were found near the old corrals and fencelines. Another invasion was evident

in the spread of Sitka spruce, which had been planted near the house in this treeless landscape — and was now reproducing on its own. Traveling on to Wosnesenski Island, where the cattle only number around 130, effects on vegetation were more subtle. I still found some non-native plants scattered throughout the island, but erosion was lower. At first glance, comparing vegetation across islands reveals that most have the same common species, but some have more wetlands, higher elevation, and varying drainage patterns — making each island essentially unique to the variation-seeking eye of the vegetation ecologist. What was evident was that each island’s history crossed with its unique

geography had effects on the current vegetation. Many questions remain — will the spruce continue to thrive and spread on Simeonof? What if a spruce had gotten there by itself — how long would that take naturally? Will changes in cattle management cope with the erosion on Chirikof? Are strawberries the new blueberries in Alaska with a changing climate? Over a Simeonof-grown rhubarb crisp on board the ship that night, we contemplated these questions as we cruised to Dutch Harbor to head back to our regular lives.

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Since Yochim was diagnosed, the disease has slowly but steadily progressed. As recently as March, Yochim could hike 10 miles a day with 2,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. “Now I struggle to walk 5 feet unaided,” he said. He uses a walker all the time and has an electric wheelchair on order. “My speech and swallowing ability are hanging in there,” Yochim said, though people do have a hard time understanding him. “My fingers are so weak, I can’t pull the stems off of cherries or button my shirts,” he said. Yochim hired a housemaid who helps clean his two-story home in Gardiner, where he lives alone. He’s added railings and handles throughout the house to help him get around. Friends and family have stepped up to help since his diagnosis. “How blessed I am to have so many nice friends and parents who are up to the task,” Yochim said. However, he said this winter he might move to Missouri to be with family to get care full time. But one of the biggest adjustments? Slowing down. “I’ve had to adjust my routine and expectation that everything will take a lot longer,” Yochim said. “A lot longer.” Lunch takes an hour, as does showering and getting dressed in the morning. “Because everything takes so long, I have less and less time to relax,” Yochim said. n n In recent weeks, Yochim’s disease has garnered attention

as the Ice Bucket Challenge fundraiser for the ALS Association has swept the nation. When people are challenged, they have 24 hours to either donate money to the ALS Association or film themselves dumping ice water on themselves and challenge three more people in the process. Since starting the social media campaign, the ALS Association reported it has received more than $41.8 million in donations. Yochim challenged all of his friends to perform the challenge. Since then, his email inbox has been filled with videos of his friends soaking themselves. “ALS is worse than almost any cancer,” Yochim said. “No hope, no effective treatment, only imprisonment in one’s own body. This is partly because there has not been much funding for research. “Until now,” he said. “This ice bucket thing is the biggest cause for hope that ALS sufferers have ever had.” n n Last Friday, Yochim and his crew started their trip at Bridge Bay on Yellowstone Lake. From there, they took a shuttle to the tip of Promontory Point. Outfitted with one kayak and one canoe, they plan to travel southeast along the lake, stopping at campsites for two nights at a time. Despite his physical setbacks, Yochim, as he has always done, had a heavy hand in organizing the trip. In January, the plan for August’s trip had been to be a hike. Due to Yochim’s deterioration, however, they decided this spring to change it to a horse-

back trip. But Yochim’s neck couldn’t handle the motion on a horse. So then it became a boat trip. As the crew prepared for their journey Thursday, they each talked about what the adventure means to them. All agreed on one thing. It’s bittersweet. It will be the first time the four take a trip into the wilderness together, but the reality is it’s the end of an era for Yochim. “I don’t even want to say it to myself,” Compas said. “This is probably going to be the last wilderness trip I take with Mike.” “There’s a sense of urgency that this trip happen,” Becker said. “It’s huge on a lot of levels,” Miculka said. As he listened to his friends talk about the importance of the journey they were to embark on the next day, Yochim quietly cried, softly wiping away tears with a tissue. Growing up, Yochim spent time camping in national parks with his parents and three brothers. It’s where Yochim’s passion for the wilderness, for learning about it, for protecting it, for spending time in it, began. “I wanted always to preserve and protect those attributes that I found, and still find, to be so compelling — beauty and wilderness,” Yochim said. “And that’s in part what I hope to encounter on this trip. To soak up as much of Yellowstone’s magnificence and tranquility as I can, so that when I am confined to a wheelchair, I can close my eyes, bring that beauty and wildness to mind, and smile and relax.”

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Starting with the National Park Service in 1986, Yochim’s career included several summer and winter seasons giving bus and snow coach tours. In both Yellowstone and Yosemite, he worked in planning, including snowmobile issues in Yellowstone. Yochim earned his master’s degree at the University of Montana and received his doctorate in geography at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. His dissertation was turned into two books, “Yellowstone and the Snowmobile” and “Protecting Yellowstone: Science and the Politics of National Park Management.” Yochim’s love for the outdoors is insatiable. He routinely hiked more than 500 miles each year and has hiked all 1,200 miles of trails in Yellowstone and most of the trails in Grand Teton National Park, the Gallatin National Forest, the Shoshone National Forest and the northern half of the BridgerTeton National Forest. “He’s done a tremendous amount of backcountry hiking,” Compas said. n n The first ALS symptom Yochim detected was trouble with his speech. It was February 2013. At first, the issues were nearly undetectable by his loved ones. “Only I could tell,” Yochim said. “But by the end of that month, it was obvious.” In addition to problems speaking, Yochim’s small muscles began twitching endlessly, and he had an enhanced tendency to cry. Last September, Yochim was diagnosed with the disease. Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of the disease, which come in multiple forms, include muscle weakness, twitching and cramping of muscles, thick speech, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing and walking, and weakness in hands, legs, feet or ankles, among others. An estimated 30,000 Americans may have the disease at any given time, according to the ALS Association. Life expectancy for those diagnosed with the disease is two to five years on average. There is no cure.

Elizabeth Bella is ecologist at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Visit http://www.fws. gov/refuge/kenai/ for more information about the Refuge.

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Single family residential mobile home, 1268sqft, on 1.06 acres. Property includes a well-maintained, partially fenced yard, along with an untouched treed area. Very private setting with wooded views on all sides. Conveniently located 4 miles from Nikiski High School and 8.5 miles from Captain Cook State Park. Includes a 12 x 12 shed with additional overhead storage, a large fenced dog pen, and is wired for your generator. 100 gallon propane tank, and an above ground 300 fuel tank, private well and septic. All appliances stay. Wonderful investment opportunity. Owners are highly motivated.

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Commercial Property MIXED USE BUILDING 7 Offices, 2-bedroom apt., and pizza restaurant. Ideal for owner occupant for the offices and commercial rentals as well. Highway Frontage in Soldotna. 7200sq.ft. for $631,000. ($88. per Sq.Ft.) MLS #13-15371 McKay Investment (907)260-6675

Homes AFFORDABLE KENAI RIVER FRONT HOME Pristine 3-bedroom home on river. Fishing platform, large lot with extra RV space. Dramatic price adjustment, 12 miles out Funny River Road. $473,000. MLS# 14-11664 McKay Investments Co. (907)260-6675 HOME FOR SALE.

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AND CABIN CASTAWAY COVE. Kenai River front double lot. 70 foot frontage by 100 feet deep. KNOCK EM DEAD RED SALMON HOLE right in front of cabin. electricity available. Very accessible location. Age forces me to sell this very valuable location... Lots 34 and 35 block 9, Castaway Cove, $112,000. Borough book and page map 55-253 Call me for a visit to the property (907)252-4500 or (907)283-4960

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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

Apartments, Unfurnished NEWLY REMODELED Brunswick Apts. Soldotna. 1-bedroom, storage, $580. Washer/dryer on premises. (907)252-9634, (907)262-7986. No AHFC. Application outside 340 Apt. 5. REDOUBT VIEW Soldotna’s best value! Quiet, freshly painted, close to schools. 1-Bedroom from $625. 2-Bedroom from $725. 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, from $825. No pets. (907)262-4359.

Apartments, Furnished KENAI 1-Bedroom, furnished, heat, cable included. No pets. $700. month. (907)283-5203, (907)398-1642.

Homes SOLDOTNA 2-Bedroom, 1.5-bath, washer/dryer, $975. plus utilities & deposit. NO pets/ smoking, (907)741-0881, (907)277-4017.

Manufactured/ Mobile Homes NIKISKI 3-Bedroom, 2.-bath, $990. per month. Pets allowed, includes utilities. Call (907)776-6563.

Retail/ Commercial Space WAREHOUSE K-Beach, 2,000Sqft., 14ft.-door, bathroom, heat included/ Deposit. $1,110. (907)283-7430.

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.

Cabins CABIN Furnished, Sterling, 1-bedroom, quiet, utilities included. No Pets/ smoking. $715. month. (907)262-5325 PRIVATE CABIN In Kasilof, 1-bedroom with carport, washer/dryer hookups. $700. month. (907)252-1325

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Homes 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH Home. Roommate wanted. Sterling. Fully furnished. No pets. $600. month includes utilities/ dish. References required. Available immediately. (907)229-2648

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Homer Electric Association, Inc. is seeking a person to fill the position of Engineering Technician II in the Kenai, AK office. Duties include the design of overhead and underground power lines, staking and preparing cost estimates for line extensions, new services and system improvements; system inventories, record keeping, file maintenance, and finalizing work orders; updating and maintaining maps using GIS software; inspecting distribution lines for compliance, performing periodic maintenance inspections of electrical facilities and preparing work orders as required for maintenance work. Technicians also assist in field survey work for securing rights-of-way and easements for power line as-builts, and locating line extensions and other system facilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate two years of college level staking/surveying education or training, and two years of related work experience, four years of applicable work experience can be substituted for education requirements. GIS experience is desirable. 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. Applications will no longer be accepted after September 5, 2014.

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Regular Full Time Account Clerk III Wage Range 13 $25.07-$32.43 Non-Exempt The City of Soldotna has an immediate opening for an Account Clerk III in the Finance Department. A complete job description is available on the City's website at http://ci.soldotna.ak.us/jobs.html. Must submit City application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources at 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, by email tcollier@ci.soldotna.ak.us, or fax 866-596-2994 by 4:30 p.m., September 19, 2014. The City of Soldotna is an EEO employer.

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For Print Shop wanted. Must enjoy providing excellent customer service in a fast paced environment! Requirements: Strong customer service, organizational and good written communication skills, Mac and PC computer skills, and ability to handle deadlines. Adobe & Microsoft Office program experience is preferred. On-the-job training provided to the right applicant. Hours Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm. Pay dependent on experience. Applications available at Peninsula Clarion, 150 Trading Bay Rd. Kenai, Alaska.

Direct Service Advocate Full-time Duties: Provide crisis intervention, education, support, and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Requirements: Understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault; excellent written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills; ability to work with diverse population, multi-task, work independently and with a team, calm in crisis. Shift work, hours vary. High school diploma or equivalent required, degree in related field preferred. Resume and cover letter to Executive Director, The LeeShore Center, 325 S. Spruce St., Kenai, AK 99611 by 5pm on Friday September 5, 2014. EOE

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Kenai An experienced Substance Abuse Counselor will find an outstanding opportunity for career development with this well established outpatient substance abuse program in Kenai, AK. This is a full time position with an excellent benefit package that includes medical and dental insurance and retirement. A bachelors degree and certification preferred. Pay DOE. Fax letter of interest, references & resume to: (907) 283-5046 or call Jeanette at (907) 283-3658. EOE

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

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