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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 Soldotna-Kenai, Alaska

Vol. 44, Issue 294

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School district picks interim chief Assistant superintendent offered top job By KAYLEE OSOWSKI Peninsula Clarion

Elected officials for local schools have selected a new superintendent — for now. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education unanimously voted to offer the position as interim superintendent to Assistant Superintendent Sean Dusek at its Monday meeting in Homer. The approval allows for board president Joe Arness to offer the job to Dusek and negotiate the terms of the position. The action item was not scheduled prior to the setting of

‘The superintendent position, regardless of the circumstances, is a challenging position, but it’s also very rewarding.’ — Sean Dusek the agenda. “I’m honored that they would consider me for that spot, and I’m really looking forward to meeting with President Arness and going over the particulars,” Dusek said. Dusek’s in-depth knowledge and involvement with the district as well as his certifications

made him a natural choice as interim superintendent beginning Dec. 1, Arness said. The board decided to pursue hiring an interim superintendent, Arness said, because it alleviates the pressure to Photo courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District hire someone long-term in Assistant Superintendent Sean Dusek will be offered the the middle of the school year, chance to lead the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District as See SCHOOL, page A-12 interim superintendent.

In the news

Juneau resellers trained on law

Soldotna man dies in vehicle rollover

A vehicle rollover on Funny River Road this morning resulted in one death. Soldotna police withheld the identity of the victim until all next of kin has been notified. The single-vehicle accident occurred at about 7 a.m. Tuesday when a silver Toyota pickup rolled off the road and crashed through a fence of the Soldotna Airport, said Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mylnarik. The driver was the only occupant in the truck. The driver was traveling from Funny River toward Soldotna on the straight stretch of Funny River Road along the airport when he lost control for unknown reasons, Mylnarik said. No other vehicle was involved and no eyewitnesses saw the accident, he said. Soldotna Police, Alaska State Troopers and Central Emergency Services responded to the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. — Dan Balmer

Dividend amount to be announced Sept. 17 JUNEAU (AP) — Alaskans will find out the size of their Permanent Fund dividends next week. Gov. Sean Parnell is set to announce the amount on Sept. 17 in Anchorage. Dividends are distributed annually to Alaska residents who meet certain requirements, with the amount based on a five-year average of the Alaska Permanent Fund’s investment earnings. Last year, dividend recipients each received $900.

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ConocoPhillips employees Dave Knudsen and Dean Hatch work on salvaging building frame boards. The wood will be recycled and used the ABC Pregnancy Care Center’s new location on Frontage Road where they will move into in May 2015, Tuesday in Kenai.

Tear it down to build it up Volunteers help begin remodel for new pregnancy care center By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

With the help of community volunteers, an empty building in Kenai is being reborn. A crew of 12 volunteers from ConocoPhillips brought their hammers and hard hats Tuesday and began interior demolition of the former Red

Cross building on Frontage Road. The building will be the new site of the ABC Pregnancy Care Center. ConocoPhillips LNG Cook Inlet Plant Manager Keith Ferris pledged labor for a crew for the entire week for their annual day of caring in partnership with the Kenai Peninsula United Way.

The volunteers tore down drywall, insulation and removed everything out of the 6,700-square-foot space, including the kitchen sink. Greg Beiser, who works at ConocoPhillips, said they decided to extend their day of caring to however long it takes to help get the building down to the “bare bones” so

an architect can come in and construct a suitable facility for the pregnancy care center. “We donated our labor to get to the point where it’s a clean slate down to the studs,” he said. “(The center) does so much for the community and we wanted to share See BUILD, page A-12

All of Juneau’s secondhand dealers must abide by new city rules beginning Sept. 11 that require them to document valuable items sold to them. Police hope the ordinance cuts down on sales of stolen items by creating a trail of digital breadcrumbs. The Juneau Police Department held a training Monday for store owners affected by the new ordinance. Representatives from five of Juneau’s secondhand stores — including gun shops — attended the training. The ordinance applies to six to 10 stores in Juneau, JPD Lt. Kris Sell said in a previous Empire report. Sell and JPD Sgt. Krag Campbell went over the ordinance with the shop owners, reminding them they will be required to report purchases of precious metals and gems, gold coins and bullion, tools, firearms and electronics valued over $50. The shops must also secure these items for 30 days before selling them so JPD can make sure they are not stolen. Dylan Hammons, who runs a gold-buying business in the Nugget Mall, asked what’s stopping businesses from purchasing used electronics for $49.99 to avoid having to report the purchases to police. “That would probably end See LAW, page A-12

HOPE breaks ground on new recreation center By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

Underneath dripping-wet, white canopies, with bright orange loaders in the peripheral, more than 100 community members came to celebrate the groundbreaking of HOPE Community Resources Inc.’s new community recreation center on Tuesday. “It’s really more of a foundation-pouring party,” Hope Development Director Jennifer Harrington said with a laugh, standing beside the filled-in groundwork of the soon-to-be 4,500-square-foot center. Construction will continue on through the winter months, regardless of weather and cold, Harrington said. The finish

date is ultimately contingent on when the remaining funding comes in. The $1.5 million project will require $765,000 more to complete, Harrington said. HOPE has two potential grants from Rasmuson Foundation and MJ Murdock Charitable Trust, but the remaining $65,000 will have to come directly from donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. “So far public donations are at about $10,000,” Harrington said. “It has been amazing.” HOPE began fundraising publicly at the beginning of August. The state of Alaska allocated monies, and HOPE spent $300,000 for the first $735,000 that got the project started, Har-

rington said. AK Mental Health Trust also provided a portion of funds. Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre and HOPE’s executive director Stephen Lesko spoke at the groundbreaking Tuesday, Harrington said. Navarre and HOPE’s senior deputy director Michele Girault both donated $1,000 to HOPE for the event, she said. Lesko spoke about the importance of inclusion of community members with disabilities and the importance of providing education and resources to effectively do so. Representatives from Frontier Community Services, Kenai Economic Development See HOPE, page A-12 C

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Mercedes Norris, Dustin Norris and Venice Norris came to the groundbreaking party for HOPE Community Resources Inc.’s new community recreation center on Tuesday in Soldotna. Dustin Norris helped pour the center’s foundation and Mercedes Norris choses to use HOPE’s resources.

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AccuWeather 5-day forecast for Kenai-Soldotna

Barrow 38/33

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Today 7:19 a.m. 8:42 p.m.

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Tomorrow 7:22 a.m. 8:39 p.m.

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Kotzebue 53/46/c 54/48/r 55/48/sh McGrath 65/39/c 56/50/r 58/48/sh Metlakatla 64/48/pc 36/33/r 38/33/sf Nome 56/49/sh 59/48/sh 63/50/sh North Pole 66/30/pc 57/52/sh 61/53/sh Northway 59/35/sh 59/49/r 55/47/r Palmer 59/49/r 61/41/c 61/44/pc Petersburg 55/39/pc 61/37/pc 58/41/pc Prudhoe Bay* 37/32/c 59/55/sh 62/53/sh Saint Paul 53/51/c 61/54/pc 59/50/sh Seward 56/51/r 65/34/pc 66/46/c Sitka 58/45/pc 63/28/pc 61/42/s Skagway 66/45/pc 62/36/c 52/39/r Talkeetna 60/49/c 60/33/r 53/38/sh Tanana 60/31/pc 62/39/pc 58/47/r Tok* 58/35/r 62/54/r 59/47/sh Unalakleet 59/48/c 58/35/pc 62/47/r Valdez 54/45/c 64/48/pc 66/50/s Wasilla 61/52/c 53/40/sh 50/46/sh Whittier 54/48/c 59/52/sh 64/51/sh Willow* 56/47/c 64/40/pc 66/50/r Yakutat 60/41/pc 58/54/r 61/51/sh Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Dillingham 62/53

From the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai

24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.10" Month to date ............................ 1.00" Normal month to date ............. 0.92" Year to date ............................ 13.55" Normal year to date ............... 10.50" Record today ................. 1.57" (1975) Record for Sept. ............. 7.07" (1961) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963)

Juneau 62/47

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Kodiak 61/51

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108 at Death Valley, Calif. 27 at Bridgeport,

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Ketchikan 66/50

68 at Nikolai 25 at Eagle

Today’s Forecast

(Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation)

Severe thunderstorms will push eastward across the central Plains and Midwest today with heavy rain north of the storms. As colder air expands over the Plains, snow will fall on the northern Rockies.

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Valdez Kenai/ 52/44 Soldotna Homer

Cold Bay 61/53

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High ............................................... 60 Low ................................................ 51 Normal high .................................. 59 Normal low .................................... 41 Record high ........................ 67 (1979) Record low ......................... 23 (1970)

Kenai/ Soldotna 59/47 Seward 55/46 Homer 59/47

Anchorage 58/48

Bethel 63/50

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Fairbanks 66/46

Talkeetna 57/44 Glennallen 52/39

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Unalaska 59/49

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Today’s activity: Low Where: Auroral activity will be low. Weather permitting, low-level displays will be visible overhead from Barrow to Fairbanks and visible low on the northern horizon from as far south as Anchorage and Juneau.

Prudhoe Bay 38/32

Anaktuvuk Pass 51/32

Kotzebue 55/47

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Report: Warming will affect bird populations By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

WASHINGTON — As the world gets warmer, the Baltimore oriole will no longer be found in Maryland. The Mississippi kite will move north, east and pretty much out of its namesake state. And the California gull will mostly be a summer stranger to the Golden State. Those are among the conclusions in a new National Audubon Society report that looks at the potential effects of global warming on birds by the year 2080. “This will spell trouble for most birds,” said Gary Langham, the society’s chief scientist and vice president. Over the next six decades or so, the critical ranges of more

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than half the 588 North American bird species will either shrink significantly or move into uncharted territory for the animal, according to Langham’s analysis. While other studies have made similar pronouncements, this report gives the most comprehensive projections of what is likely to happen to America’s birds.

The report says that in a few decades, 126 bird species will end up with a much smaller area to live in, which the society says will make them endangered. An additional 188 species will lose more than half their natural range but relocate to new areas. Those moves will be threatening to the birds’ survival, too, because they will be confronted with different food

and soil, bird experts said. Other birds, including backyard regulars like the American robin and the blue jay, will fly in even more places, the report says. And some of the biggest potential winners aren’t exactly birds that people like — species such as the turkey vulture, the American crow and the mourning dove, which will expand their ranges tremendously.

Peninsula Clarion, Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Ranchers sue feds over access to NM mouse habitat By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In the latest dispute over public lands in the West, New Mexico ranchers are suing the federal government over its attempts to limit their cattle’s access to water and grazing areas after a tiny mouse won endangered species protections in the Southwest. Nearly two dozen ranchers from across the state, the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, and several cattlemen groups filed the lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque. They contend their private property rights as well as the centuries-old ranching traditions of rural communities bordering the Santa Fe and Lincoln national forests are at stake. The U.S. Forest Service has already closed off some areas this year to prevent damage to the habitat of the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse under the Endangered Species Act. A proposal by federal wildlife managers also calls for setting aside as critical habitat nearly 200 miles along streams and

wetlands in a dozen counties in New Mexico and parts of Arizona and Colorado. A regional Forest Service spokesman said he was not aware of the lawsuit. The agency previously said it has a duty under the Endangered Species Act to protect the mouse and its habitat. Environmentalists have also threatened to sue the federal government over the mouse, saying not enough is being done to protect the rodent now that it is listed as endangered. Meanwhile, the ranchers contend that the government has violated federal law by failing to assess the habitat or range conditions in the areas it says should be off limits to grazing. “It is my opinion that the actions being taken are being done without consideration of our heritage, cultures or our devoted conservation efforts,” northern New Mexico rancher Mike Lucero said in support of the lawsuit. “The effects of ignoring the law will have drastic negative effects on our communities and will serve to destroy our multigenerational agricultural heritage.”

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Around the Peninsula Totem Tracers Genealogcial Society plans September program

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more information. This camp is made possible by a grant from the Kenai Peninsula Foundation.

Derby rolls into action

It’s open season! And your local roller derby team, Far North Derby, is hosting skaters from all over Alaska. Watch us duke it out to see who will come out on top: predator or prey? Join us on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Sterling Community Center. The beer garden and concessions open at 5 p.m. and wheels roll at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance at brownpapertickets.com and $10 at the door. Bring your own chairs. This is an outdoor event. A portion of the proceeds Woodturners chapter meets will be donated to the ALS Association. Come out and supThe Kenai Peninsula Woodturners Chapter will hold its port a local non-profit women’s sports team, as well as a monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 13 at the wood- good cause. turning shop in the log building, mile 100 on the Sterling Highway, just a few miles south of Soldotna where Echo LeeShore to hold community Lake Road meets the highway. There will be a demonstration. Visitors are always welcome. Questions? Call awareness workshop 801-543-9122. The LeeShore Center will be holding its bi-annual Community Awareness Workshop on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Oct. 6–10 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at The LeeHockey ref seminar slated Shore Center. Topics to be covered include domestic vioInterested hockey officials must attend a seminar to be lence, sexual assault, the effects of domestic violence on certified to ref hockey. All three levels, 1, 2 and 3, will be children, the agency’s Batterer’s Intervention Program, and taught on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Soldotna Regional Sports other related topics. The public is invited and may attend a Complex, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A Level 3 clinic only ail be portion or the entire workshop. Continuing education credits taught on Sept. 22 and 23 from 6-10 p.m. at the complex. are available through Kenai Peninsula College. The ChangThere is no charge to attend the seminar, it is taught ing Patterns class on Tuesday is canceled during this week. by USA Hockey Seminar instructors on a volunteer basis. For more information, call the Volunteer Coordinator at Bring skates, a whistle and helmet for Sunday for the on-ice 907-283-9479. instruction. To receive credit for the seminar, attendance is mandatory. Register ahead of time at USAhockey.com. If you have Clarion seeks teen writers questions, please call Dick Waisanen, 907-262-6298 or Joe for Verbatim column Cannava, 907-262-2339. The Clarion is seeking students in grades nine through 12 from central peninsula high schools interested in writing for Hoop it up at Sterling Community Center its Verbatim column. The column is designed to let teens voice their opinions The Sterling Community Center is hosting a 3-day basketon topics that affect their daily life, such as home, family, ball camp for children in grades K-6 Sept. 22-24, from 3:45 school, peers, social pressures, etc. Columns are 300-500 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Coached by Josh Harshman, participants words in length. will learn the basic skills of the game. Cost: $15 per person. Students interested in writing should submit a sample colIf a parent/guardian volunteers to help with the camp, up umn for consideration by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Submisto two of his/her children may attend for free. (Volunteers sions must include first and last name, school, grade, mailmust sign up by Sept. 19 and pass a background check.) ing address and contact phone number. Submissions should Snacks provided. Participants must wear non-marking athbe emailed to schools@peninsulaclarion.com. letic shoes. Register at the Sterling Community Center. Call For more information, call Will Morrow at 335-1251. 262-7224 or visit www.sterlingcommunityclub.com for On Saturday Sept. 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the Kenai Community Library, the Totem Tracers Genealogcial Society will host a presentation by Gladys Nichols which she likes to call “Two odd Cemeteries and Little Known Death occurrences.” For more information, call 283-9591.

Community Calendar Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440. 10:30 a.m. • Pre-School Storytime at the Soldotna Public Library. Call 262-4227. 11 a.m. • Redoubt Homemakers at Nikiski Fire Station No. 1. • Wee Read at the Kenai Community Library Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the

old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. • TOPS group AK 222 Soldotna meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 Soldotna Ave. Call 260-1662. 5:30 p.m. • Weight loss and health support group, Christ Lutheran Church. Call 362-1340. 7 p.m. • Card games, Funny River Community Center. • Narcotics Anonymous support group “Clean Machine” at Central Peninsula Hospital’s Redoubt Room, 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna. Call 907-335-9456.

• Alcoholics Anonymous tact phone number to news@ “Into Action” group, 12X12 peninsulaclarion.com. study meeting, VFW basement Birch Street, Soldotna, 907-262-0995. 8 p.m. • Al-Anon Support Group at Central Peninsula Hospital in the Augustine Room, Soldotna. Call 252-0558. The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings of local organizations. To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a con-

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Take the country back? From whom? It was a little, incongruous shall

From statehouse to big house

Faithful readers (both of you) possibly will remember back to what I wrote just a few weeks ago. Well, maybe not, but it was a snarky take on the ongoing corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his first lady while he was in office, wife Maureen. Instead of taking the easy way out and copping a plea, the two went to trial. To convince a jury they were guilty of no crime in taking $177,000 in goodies from one businessman in exchange for favorable treatment, they put on the most bizarre defense: Their marriage was too broken for them to participate in any scheme together. Day after day, we were treated to gory details of their terrible relationship and how the missus was a “nutbag.” It was a laugh a minute. Only now it’s no longer funny; it’s pathetic. It didn’t work. Both were found guilty of most of the charges. They could spend years in jail. We’ll find out how many when they’re sentenced in January. Of course, there will be appeals, but what’s really sad is that none of this was necessary. Not only could they have taken a deal from prosecutors, which would have resulted in minimal or no jail time (and just for him) while avoiding all the humiliating disclosure of their matrimonial wreckage, but they also could have taken care of their financial problems the old-fashioned way — by simply waiting till the end of his term

and going through that revolving door to riches and a cushy, high-paying job with one of the companies whose cause the governor championed while still in office. The way it usually works is that all he Bob Franken gets when he’s still a major elected domo is a sly wink from the lobbyists. There’s nothing as tacky as financial largesse and expensive vacations or bribes while in office from some smarmy operator, in this case a guy who was peddling a questionable medical supplement. In the old days, he would have been a snake-oil salesman. But in modern times, part of the reason for going through all the political gyrations is the expectation of a pot of gold at the end of your tenure. In McDonnell’s own state of Virginia, for instance, we witnessed the journey of Eric Cantor. Cantor put in his time, rising to House majority leader, until he lost his district’s Republican primary in a huge upset. Now it’s announced that Cantor, who was regarded as a big supporter of Wall Street while in Congress, will be taking a top executive position at ... wait for it ... an investment bank, with an annual salary of

nearly $3.5 million. Let’s rush to say that there’s nothing illegal about the Cantor transition. There had better not be; it’s the payoff that one can expect when one switches from the public trough to the private one, a normal, albeit smarmy, career move. It may seem corrupt to those of us lesser chumps, but it’s routine. Another way it’s done is that after a brief wait, members of Congress and high administration officials take seven-figure jobs as lobbyists or advisers, talking client trash with their ex-colleagues in the Capitol, White House or cabinet departments. The commonwealth of Virginia is crawling with corporate sugar daddies. Clearly, the McDonnells could have achieved the lifestyle they were pining for by digging in, paying the minimum on their maxedout credit cards, wearing the same old clothes and then following the yellow brick road. Had they just turned down the chintzy graft, they would be living large now, either together or, if one believes the court testimony, happily and prosperously divorced. Instead, their separate households could very well be different penitentiaries, each of them imprisoned by petty greed and impatience. Bob Franken is a longtime broadcast journalist, including 20 years at CNN.

we say, for the country’s two-term vice president, Joe Biden, to say, as he did at a rally this past weekend, “It’s time to take America back!” From whom, exactly? He and his running mate have been in power since 2009. Their party also held sway over both houses of Congress for the first two years, and it still controls the powerful Senate. How utterly bizarre for even a gaffe-prone sitting vice president to succumb to this kind of miscue, exhorting others to “take America back” when he already, essentially, “has” it. But such are the verbal cul-de-sacs we get into when venturing into divisive rhetoric. Alas, this kind of fire-breathing has come to be expected in the political silly season, which officially kicks off with the relative peace of Labor Day. Is there any escaping it? One would hope so, for it is precisely this kind of circular firing squad that has America in the doldrums. Most Americans, we would guess, are dog tired of the various political factions shooting at each other rhetorically, assassinating each other’s character and otherwise completely ignoring the country’s problems and letting them fester and ooze. We need to do something radical in the Information Age: We need to inform ourselves. We need to decide what we believe. And we need to take action. Support your preferred candidates. Discuss the issues civilly with friends. Keep up on current events. And, of course, cast a knowledgeable vote. Don’t take the country back. Just recognize it’s there for you — even if you haven’t been there for it. — The Augusta (Georgia) Chronicle, Sept. 2

Quotable “Almost every single county on Earth has a role to play in eliminating the ISIL threat and the evil that it represents.” — Secretary of State John Kerry on Islamic State militants rampaging through Syria and Iraq. “It’s something we saw for the first time today, all of us. It changed things, of course. It made things a little bit different.” — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh after a video was released showing running back Ray Rice striking his then-fiancee in February. Rice was cut by the team and suspended indefinitely by the NFL.

Classic Doonesbury, 1977

By GARRY TRUDEAU

Coalition building can be a tricky proposition By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer

AP News Analysis

WASHINGTON — The first President Bush had one, so did President Bill Clinton, and the second President Bush had two. Now, President Barack Obama wants to build a coalition of nations to join the U.S. to combat the threat posed by the Islamic State group in the Middle East and beyond. The diplomacy of coalition building is time-consuming, and questions about who can or should join are often messy. And in this situation it is complicated by the fact that the U.S. and its allies share an interest in defeating the extremists with some governments they otherwise oppose. Yet, if politics makes for strange bedfellows, coalitions do as well. Thus, when Secretary of State John Kerry embarks to the Middle East and Europe this week to enlist what he has called a “coalition of the willing and capable” against the Sunni-led militants controlling large swaths of Syria and Iraq, he must tread carefully. “I think it is absolutely critical that we have Arab states, and specifically Sunni majority states, that are rejecting the kind of extremist nihilism that we’re seeing out of ISIL, that say that is not what Islam is about, and are prepared to join us actively in the fight,” Obama said last week at the NATO summit in Wales, using an alternate acronym for the militant group. “And my expectation is, is that we will see friends and allies and partners of ours in the region prepared to take action, as well, as part of a coalition.” Obama, who will lay out his strategy for confronting the Islamic State group in a speech Wednesday, and Kerry got a boost Monday when the Arab League essentially agreed to be become part of the coalition, announcing that its 22 members would take urgent — although unspecified — political, defensive, security and legal measures to combat extremists. C

That announcement followed a Saturday phone call from Kerry to Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby during which Kerry urged the group to “take a strong position” in the coalition, the State Department said. Having brought together 10 allies to form the core of the new bloc last week, Kerry will be following in the footsteps of his predecessors James Baker and Colin Powell in recruiting new members, especially among Arab states, for action in their own backyard and cementing support from those already on board. Last Wednesday, Kerry paid tribute to Baker, who signed up 33 countries to join the United States in taking action against Iraq over its invasion of Kuwait in the first major post-Cold War conflict in 1991. “His work to build a global coalition to confront Saddam Hussein ahead of Operation Desert Storm to this very day is the gold standard by which modern coalition building is judged and which I will personally use as I go out in the next days to work on the ISIL issue,” Kerry said. “Everybody can do something,” Kerry said as he and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met with “core coalition” members Britain, France, Australia, Canada, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Poland and Denmark. But can they? Baker’s 1991 coalition was such a success because he managed to enlist Syria, a country that the Obama administration now blames for the growth of the extremists and has no interest in seeing as a member. “The enemy of your enemy is not your friend,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Monday. “We continue to believe that (Syrian President Bashar) Assad has lost his legitimacy.” And what of Iran, which along with the U.S. is providing military support to the Iraqi government to fight the Islamic

State group? Iran is also supporting Assad, whom the U.S. wants ousted. U.S. officials say Iran is not welcome and insist they are not coordinating any anti-Islamic State action with Tehran. Russia is another tricky proposition, given its backing of Assad as well as pro-Russian separatists now fighting in Ukraine. U.S. officials have been coy about any approaches to Moscow, which last week said it was fully behind Obama’s plan to convene and chair a United Nations Security Council meeting later this month on the issue of the Islamic State and foreign fighters. Russia was absent from Baker and President George H.W. Bush’s Gulf War coalition, opposed Clinton’s NATO air strikes on Serbia and President George W. Bush’s Iraq War. However, it did give a nod to U.S.-led military action in Afghanistan after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States and counted itself a member of the coalition formed to fight what was then known as the “global war on terror.” Some critics have derided the “core coalition” for being too small, with Iraq war supporters pointing out that Bush’s “coalition of the willing” in 2003 for the Afghanistan invasion eventually included 48 nations. But the State Department says more than 40 countries, not including Iran, have already given or offered support of some kind to Iraq in dealing with the militants. And Kerry appears undaunted, saying the Islamist radicals pose an opportunity for the world, or most of it, to unite. “It’s an opportunity to prove that we have the ability to come together, that our capacities for defense are not so frozen in an old model that we can’t respond to something like ISIL, that we can’t pull ourselves together and affect the coalition of clearly the willing and the capable to be able to deal with ISIL,” he said at the NATO summit.

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Wreckage scattered in Ukraine; inquiry released By PETER LEONARD and MIKE CORDER Associated Press

HRABOVE, Ukraine — A child’s jump rope, its yellow handles blistered and charred. A burned book in Tagalog. Chunks of twisted fuselage. More than seven weeks after being shot from the sky, the wreckage from Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 still lay strewn Tuesday across the fields of eastern Ukraine. As evidence of the July 17 aviation disaster that killed all 298 people on board remained exposed to the elements, investigators hundreds of miles away in the Netherlands — who have not yet visited the crash site because it is deemed too dangerous — released a preliminary report that left key questions unanswered. The plane had no mechanical or other technical problem in the seconds before it broke up in the sky after being struck by multiple “high-energy objects from outside the aircraft,”

the report said. There were multiple punctures in the cockpit and front section of the fuselage, it said — damage that could be caused by a missile that detonates in front of its target and peppers it with small chunks of metal. However, investigators did not identify the source of the fragments or say who fired them. Although the report drew no conclusions about responsibility, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said the findings were consistent with “our original assessment, that it was likely shot down by one of these surface-to-air missiles fired from separatistcontrolled territory in eastern Ukraine.” “I’m unaware of other objects or ways that it could be brought down that are consistent with that finding,” Harf said of the report. “It highlights questions for which Russia must still answer.” The slow pace of the inquiry, its cautious preliminary conclu-

sion and the fact that wreckage and human remains are still lying in Ukraine frustrated and angered victims’ families. “Well, I don’t know what to say about this,” said Samira Calehr, a Dutch mother who lost two sons, 11-year-old Miguel and 19-year-old Shaka, in the crash. She said that she wants the people responsible for downing the plane brought to justice “as soon as possible,” pausing for emphasis on every word. “I want to know who killed my children.” Zenaida Ecal, a 53-yearold resident of Pagbilao in the northeastern Philippines who lost her best friend, Irene Gunawan, expressed frustration that the report discloses only what many already knew — that the Malaysian plane came under fire — but fails to identify the perpetrators. “We just want all of the victims to be found, identified and given a proper burial. We want the perpetrators to be identified

and punished. As long as these don’t happen, all the families and friends of the victims will continue to suffer,” Ecal said. “It’s taking so long.” A separate Dutch-led criminal investigation is underway aimed at bringing the perpetrators to justice. Tjibbe Joustra, chairman of the Dutch Safety Board that is leading the international investigation, acknowledged the preliminary report — mandated by international aviation guidelines — did not shed much new light on the downing of the Boeing 777. “Perhaps you could say we are a little bit behind, but we are not behind with the truth. We try to make a report that’s for the next of kin — very important — but also for history,” he said. “I understand a lot of people say, ‘Why don’t they work a little quicker?’ But this will take its time,” he added. Governments whose citizens died on Flight 17 were left in little doubt about what

Apple reveals smartwatch and new, iPhones By MICHAEL LIEDTKEand ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writers

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CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple unveiled its long-anticipated smartwatch Tuesday, introducing a device that aims to put many of the functions of a smartphone onto a smaller screen that’s never more than an arm’s length from the wearer’s eyes. The Apple Watch, the company’s first completely new product in four years and its first wearable device, is also Apple’s most ambitious expansion since CEO Tim Cook replaced Steve Jobs three years ago. The watch made its debut alongside a service that seeks to turn Apple mobile devices into a payment system that will eliminate the need for consumers to bring cash or plastic cards to the checkout stand. Apple Inc. also used the occasion to present the next generation of its iPhone

— two larger models that reflect the company’s attempt to catch up with rivals that have been winning over fans with bigger screens that enhance videos and game playing. The bigger iPhones are expected to unleash pent-up demand among Apple zealots who have been pining for a larger screen, virtually assuring the new models will be a hot commodity this fall and through the crucial holiday shopping season. Although the iPhone figures to be Apple’s main moneymaker for the foreseeable future, the new smartwatch was the marquee attraction of Tuesday’s show. The Cupertino company held Tuesday’s coming-out party in the same Silicon Valley auditorium where Jobs unveiled the Macintosh computer 30 years ago. Just as the Mac convinced more people to buy PCs for the first time, Apple is con-

vinced that its new watch will become a must-have accessory for the masses after it goes on sale early next year. The device also may turn into a proxy for how well Apple is faring under Cook. Apple has not entered a new market since Jobs died in October 2011, raising questions whether the company’s innovative powers have been waning under Cook. Apple is a late arrival to the stillnascent market for wearable technology. Several other companies already sell smartwatches that have been greeted with widespread indifference. But Apple has a reputation for igniting dormant markets after the company shifted the direction of digital technology with the iPod, iPhone and iPad. Other MP3 music players, smartphones and tablet computers were first to market, but the devices didn’t enthrall consumers until Apple imbued them with its magic touch.

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Pieces of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 plane are seen near village of Hrabove, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday.The Dutch team investigating the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Eastern Ukraine says the crash was likely caused by the plane being hit by multiple “high-energy objects from outside the aircraft.”

happened. “The findings are consistent with the government’s statement that MH17 was shot down by a large surface-toair missile,” Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said in a statement. Christopher Yates, an aviation safety specialist at Yates Consulting, told The Associated Press the report “is extremely consistent with damage from a missile for the simple reason there are penetration marks. “It must have been moving at very high velocity to create the damage,” he said. “It could only be a missile of the type that would reach the altitude that would have struck the aircraft — potentially a BUK missile.” The Dutch report came a day after the BBC’s “Panorama” show cited residents who said they saw a BUK M-1 missile being offloaded in a town in eastern Ukraine, near the place seen in photos released by the Ukrainian army that showed a BUK launcher heading east.

They said that the crew handling it had Russian accents. The report added to a growing body of evidence that proRussian rebels were involved. Just three hours before the plane was shot down above rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine, the AP reported on the passage of a BUK M-1 missile system — a machine the size of a tank bearing four ground-toair missiles — through the rebel-held town of Snizhne near the crash site. A highly placed rebel officer told the AP in an interview after the disaster that the plane was shot down by a mixed team of rebels and Russian military personnel who believed they were targeting a Ukrainian military plane. Intercepted phone conversations between the rebels released by the Ukrainian government support that version of events. In those tapes, the first rebels to reach the scene can be heard swearing when they see the number of bodies and the insignia of Malaysia Airlines.

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Around the World Obama tells congress he has authority to carry out campaign against militants WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he has the authority he needs to take the action against the Islamic State militants that he will outline Wednesday night. Obama discussed his plans with congressional leaders Tuesday. Following the meeting, the White House said Obama still welcomes action by Congress that would “aid the overall effort” and demonstrate to the world that the United States is united in defeating the threat from the Islamic State. There has been no consensus on Capitol Hill on whether Obama should seek congressional approval for his plans. But some lawmakers suggested Tuesday that a vote was unlikely.

Same-sex marriage heading for Supreme Court? It’s time for justices to decide WASHINGTON — Both sides in the gay marriage debate agree on one thing: It’s time for the Supreme Court to settle the matter. Even a justice recently said she thinks so, too. The emerging consensus makes it likely that the justices soon will agree to take up the question of whether the Constitution forbids states from defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. A final ruling isn’t likely before June 2015, but a decision to get involved could come as soon as the end of this month. “I don’t see a lot of reasons for them to wait,” says Dale Carpenter, a gay rights expert at the University of Minnesota law school. “You have almost no one at this point opposed to certiorari,” the legal term for high court review. Officials in five states in which marriage bans were struck down by federal courts have rushed their appeals to the Supreme Court, in time for consideration by the justices when they meet in private on Sept. 29. Moving at breakneck speed, at least for the legal system, Indiana and Wisconsin filed appeals on Tuesday, just five days after the federal appeals court in Chicago struck down their state bans. The Chicago decision itself came just nine days after judges heard arguments, extremely fast for a process that usually is measured in months. Officials in Oklahoma, Utah and Virginia also have appealed to the Supreme Court.

Tough road ahead for Iraqi leader after government formed; key posts still unfilled BAGHDAD — Iraq’s new prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, has a daunting task ahead of him: With the world watching, the Shiite politician must unify a deeply divided country against Sunni militants who have seized much of its territory. First, though, he must find officials to run the defense and interior ministries who will be acceptable to Iraq’s parliament, which approved his Cabinet late Monday except for those positions along with a few lesser posts. — The Associated Press

Bombing kills leaders of rebel group By DIAA HADID and ALBERT AJI Associated Press

BEIRUT — The leader of an ultraconservative Islamic rebel group in Syria was killed Tuesday in a suicide bombing along with other of its top officials, its allies said, weakening the ranks of the country’s already shaky armed opposition. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack that killed Hassan Aboud and other leading members of Ahrar al-Sham, part of the strongest front that challenged the Islamic State group, which holds wide swaths of territory in Iraq and Syria. But given that forces loyal to President Bashar Assad’s government do not typically use suicide bombers, it appeared likely that forces in the murky mix of opposition fighters in Syria’s 3-year-old civil war were involved. The attack struck a high-level meeting of Ahrar al-Sham, or The Islamic Movement of Free Men of the Levant in English, held in the northwestern town of Ram Hamdan in the Syrian province of Idlib, one of its strongholds. A statement from the group said the blast killed Aboud, also known by the nom de guerre Abu Abdullah al-Hamwi, along with 11 other top leaders. “They were martyred ... in an explosion inside their meeting headquarters,” said a statement on the Twitter feed of the Islamic Front, the rebel coalition to which it belonged. An activist collective called the Edlib News Network, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Syrian state media also reported Aboud’s death. The activist reports said the men died in a suicide bombing.

‘Ahar al-Sham had been one of the best led and most organized, and overall, one of the most effective groups on the ground. It’s a loss of talent within the rebel spectrum as a whole. Ahrar al-Sham was one of the strongest, if not the strongest rebel group, and the question is, what will it look like going forward?’ — Noah Bonsey, Syria analyst, International Crisis Group The Edlib News Network said over 40 people were killed in the blast. The Observatory, which relies on a network of activists in Syria for its reports, said “tens” of people were killed. Differing casualty figures are routine immediately after attacks in Syria. Ahrar al-Sham was part of the Islamic Front, an alliance of seven powerful conservative and ultraconservative rebel groups that merged in late November. The Islamic Front wants to bring rule by Shariah law in Syria and rejects the Western-backed Syrian National Coalition, but cooperates with some of their fighters on the ground. While Ahrar al-Sham was an ultra-conservative group, its leadership, including Aboud, sought to balance “the group’s fundamentalist platform with a relatively pragmatic political strategy,” said Noah Bonsey, a Syria analyst for the International Crisis Group. Aboud had even once met with a top U.S. State Department official, Bonsey said. On Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama is expected

to lay out a plan to the American people on what course of action should be taken to challenge the Islamic State group, which Ahrar al-Sham opposed. Bonsey said it was unlikely that Ahrar al-Sham would have been a direct recipient of American aid, because, despite its moderation, it still remained too hard-line for the West. But the bombing likely would significantly disrupt or possibly destroy the group as a whole, he said. “Ahar al-Sham had been one of the best led and most organized, and overall, one of the most effective groups on the ground,” Bonsey said. “It’s a loss of talent within the rebel spectrum as a whole. Ahrar alSham was one of the strongest, if not the strongest rebel group, and the question is, what will it look like going forward?” Syria’s conflict began as large demonstrations against Assad’s rule that collapsed into a war with sectarian undertones. Rebels are overwhelmingly from Syria’s Sunni Muslim majority. Many in Syria’s minority groups have backed Assad or remained neutral, fearing for

their fates should rebels come to power. The conflict has been further complicated by militants of the Islamic State group, whose mass killings, beheadings and targeting of minority groups has sparked international outrage. Obama is now trying to gather an international coalition to challenge the group. Ahrar al-Sham had blamed the Islamic State group for the killing of one of their leaders in February, a man known as Abu Khaled al-Souri, a confident of former al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden. Meanwhile Tuesday, the new United Nations special envoy to Syria began his first visit to the country, entering Damascus amid heavy exchanges of mortar and shelling between government forces and rebels. Steffan de Mistura, a Swedish-Italian diplomat, is stepping into a mission that has frustrated two previous high-profile predecessors: Finding a resolution to a conflict that has killed more than 190,000 people and has driven a third of Syria’s population — some 9 million people — from their homes.

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Collision with ferry likely killed whale Walrus populations By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska — The death of a whale near Kodiak in July was likely due to a collision with the state ferry Kennicott, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. There were questions around the time of the incident about whether the humpback whale was already dead — a floating carcass — when the vessel struck it. But NOAA spokes-

woman Julie Speegle said that doesn’t appear to be the case. She said by email Tuesday that the whale was newly dead when examined. A necropsy determined the cause of death to be a fractured skull due to a ship strike. That vessel is believed to be the Kennicott. She said there were no findings in the report that the whale was injured before being hit. She said further analysis is planned on the whale’s condition.

No charges will be pursued in the case, because the ship strike was unintentional and there was no evidence of a violation, Speegle said. The incident happened July 26, when the whale was spotted on the bulbous bow of the ship below the water’s surface, a spokesman for the ferry system, Jeremy Woodrow, said last month. He said there was no unusual sound to draw attention and that the whale slid off the vessel and sank as the ferry slowed to

enter the harbor. He said such collisions are rare. On Tuesday, he said the ferry system does what it can to avoid any wildlife. “It definitely was unintentional,” he said. NOAA recommends that all mariners reduce speed to reduce the risk of a strike, post lookouts and use extra caution in areas of low visibility or high concentrations of whales. “That said, whales can often pop up without warning, giving mariners little time to respond,” she said.

Fishing rule protects endangered seabird By JEFF BARNARD Associated Press

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Federal fisheries managers have proposed a new rule requiring West Coast commercial fishermen who unroll long lines of baited hooks on the ocean bottom also put out long lines of fluttering plastic to scare off seabirds trying to steal the bait. The proposed rule published Tuesday in the Federal Register is designed to protect the endangered short-tailed albatross, which once numbered in the millions but is down to about 1,200 individuals. The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed rule, which is expected to take effect in November. The protective measures are known as streamer lines, which are towed in the water from a high point on the

boat. Brightly colored tubing hanging from the lines flutters, scaring off the birds. The rule affects about 270 fishing boats using longlines to target primarily sablefish, also known as black cod, a fishery with average West Coast landings of $33 million a year. Dave Hedrick, who fishes for black cod out of Seattle, says he has been required to use streamer lines for years in Alaska, and they work well, but he expects that some fishermen will not like making the change. “Nobody really likes changes to how they are doing things,” said Hedrick. “But as an industry, we don’t really want to catch birds. It’s not socially OK. It’s not environmentally OK.” And it’s bad for business because fishermen can be plagued by flocks of fulmars and gulls, and “baits that don’t get to the

bottom don’t catch any fish.” The fishery could be shut down if more than two shorttailed albatross are killed in a two-year period, NOAA Fisheries spokesman Michael Milstein said. The streamer lines have been required for longliners targeting sablefish and halibut in Alaskan waters since 1997, but nowhere else in the U.S. The technique was developed by researchers from Sea Grant, an arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Oregon State University. The short-tailed albatross is distinguished from other albatross species by its bubble-gum pink bill. The bird was nearly wiped out by feather hunters in the early 1900s. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service puts the current population at about

1,200. They nest on two isolated Japanese islands, but forage for food across the entire North Pacific. The last one to die hooked by a longliner was in 2011 off Oregon. Birds that get hooked are dragged underwater and drowned. Unlike many commercial fishing regulations, which have been resisted by fishermen, the streamer line rule has been widely embraced, because it benefits fishermen, said Steve Copps, a policy analyst for NOAA Fisheries. Streamer lines would only be required for boats 55 feet and longer, but smaller boats and tribal fishermen are being encouraged to use them. NOAA offers a free streamer line, worth about $100, to any longline fisherman on the West Coast, and about 145 have been given out, said Milstein.

may need protection By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska — Researchers are trying to get a better handle on the size of the Pacific walrus population ahead of an expected decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on whether the animals need special protections. A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey estimates the population was cut roughly in half between 1981 and 1999, possibly due to overabundance of walrus and relatively high harvests in the 1980s. However, the study’s lead author, Rebecca Taylor, said other factors — such as lower availability of food, potentially because of sea ice loss — couldn’t be ruled out. The decline was not steady and was most severe in the mid-’80s before moderating, the USGS said. Taylor said the goal of the study, published last week in the online journal Marine Mammal Science, was to provide baseline information, including information on historic population dynamics, reproductive rates and survival rates shown by the population. She said no one before had been able to provide rigorous survival estimates. More recent data — from 2013 and 2014 — have been collected as part of an ongoing effort to help get a better feel for population dynamics. Taylor said the analysis will be brought more up to date. Pacific walrus are generally found in the Bering or Chukchi seas, depending on the time of year, and use coastal haul-outs. They are notoriously difficult to count because they move around a lot, often using floating ice, and spend much of their time underwater, Taylor said. There is one population that includes U.S. and Russia waters, she said. A 2006 survey estimated at least 129,000 animals. In 2011, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found protecting the Pacific walrus as threatened or endangered was warranted, due to loss of sea ice from global warming and concerns with subsistence harvest levels. However, the agency said listing was precluded by the need to address higher-priority species. That prompted a lawsuit, the settlement for which called for a plan to address the backlog of species. A decision on the walruses is due in 2017.

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Florida man accused of stalking Bristol Palin By RACHEL D’ORO Associated Press

ANCHORAGE — A 25-year-old Florida man accused of stalking Bristol Palin in Alaska after inundating her with Facebook messages is under arrest. Peter P.W. Ferrero is charged with felony stalking in connection with a Sunday encounter with Palin, the 23-year-old daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was the 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate. According to an affidavit filed by Wasilla police officer Brandon Gray, Bristol Palin arrived at her Wasilla home Sunday evening and encountered Ferrero in the driveway. Palin, who is also known for her appearance on a reality show and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” had her 5-year-old son, Tripp, with her at the time. Gray wrote that Ferrero told Palin his name was Peter Paul. Palin told the officer she recognized the name because Ferrero has sent her about 1,000 Facebook messages since March. “Palin later said that when Ferrero was sending her the Facebook messages, she told him to stop and blocked him, but he kept using new identities to send her messages,” Gray wrote. Palin also stated she told Ferrero to back off in the driveway, but he continued to approach her. She was scared and grabbed her son then called 911 from across the street, the affidavit states. Palin and her sister, Willow, filed civil protective orders against Ferrero on Monday. Ferrero is represented by the Alaska Public Defender Agency, which had not yet assigned the case to an attorney Tuesday. He was being held at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer. Palin family attorney John Tiemessen said Tuesday that

the family “appreciates the efforts of the Wasilla PD and the district attorney’s office and are fully cooperating with the investigation.” In his affidavit, Gray said a sweatshirt was found on the third story balcony on the back of Bristol Palin’s home, along with a small amount of what appeared to be marijuana and rolling papers. Ferrero said the items were his and that he accidentally threw the sweatshirt on the balcony after he became hot while looking for a nearby bed-and-breakfast where he intended to stay, Gray stated. Ferrero said he climbed up to the balcony and tried to open a door there, but it was locked, Gray stated. According to the affidavit, Ferrero climbed down from the balcony after he heard a vehicle in the driveway. He told the officer he wanted 10 minutes of Palin’s time, and that he had been following a blog she created in June. Ferrero also said he had called Willow Palin several times. The 20-year-old woman was at the scene Sunday with her sister and said Ferrero thought he was in “some type of relationship with her,” the court document states. The affidavit says Ferrero was convicted of aggravated stalking in 2009 in connection with a Gainesville, Florida, case. Ferrero left Florida on Sept. 3 and arrived in Alaska the same day, according to the court document. Alaska Dispatch News first reported the arrest. The Palins have faced issues with stalkers before. In 2012 a Pennsylvania man Shawn Christy, and his father, Craig Christy, pleaded guilty to federal charges of harassing Sarah Palin’s Alaska attorneys by phone. They were sentenced to time served and five years’ probation. Shawn Christy had been accused of stalking Sarah Palin.

Family of man in escalator death sues ANCHORAGE (AP) — The city of Anchorage is being sued by the family of a 59-year-old man who died in a 2012 fall from an escalator at a downtown convention center. The lawsuit seeks at least $400,000 in damages on behalf of Theodore Meiners’ estate and two adult children, Alaska Dispatch News reported. Also named in the lawsuit is the operator of the Dena’ina Center, SMG of Alaska. The lawsuit filed Aug. 13 accuses center managers of serving the Valdez man alcohol, even when he was visibly intoxicated Sept. 20, 2012. The lawsuit also alleges safety and code problems with the escalator, saying the city willfully “overlooked or ignored” code and design problems. Meiners, owner and operator of the Alaska Rendezvous Heli-Guides, was at the center attending a banquet for the International Snow Science Workshop on the night he died. According to police reports, Meiners boarded the escalator going down shortly after leaving the banquet hall, and while on the escalator plummeted nearly 47 feet to the lobby floor. He was declared dead at the scene after attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Municipal attorney Dennis Wheeler said surveillance video shows Meiners trying to ride down the escalator on the handrail. After the fall, the escalator was examined for problems in operation and code compliance, according to Wheeler.

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court: n Gabriel J. Kasukonis, 32, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked, committed Oct. 21. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined $1,000, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for one year. n Marlene Lang, 57, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to texting while driving, committed July 14. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 25 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for one year. n Michael M. Mahi, 46, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving without a valid operator’s license, committed June 27. He was fined $150 and a $50 court surcharge. n Rhiannon L. MaudalFiscus, 28, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed March 27. She was fined $500, a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge and ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel. n Troy James TJ Oclair, 33, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to interfering with report of a domestic violence crime, committed Jan. 5. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete an anger management program, ordered to have no contact with a specifically named person unless written permission is filed with the court, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Terry Evelyn Shade, 44, of Dillingham, pleaded guilty to false report or information, committed July 8, 2013. Shade was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited items seized and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Mustaf A. Abdille, 27, address unknown, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree criminal trespass, committed July 16. He was sentenced to 40 days in jail with 35 days suspended fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with Snug Harbor Seafoods, except for one time with civil assist

Court reports to retrieve undisputed personal items and was placed on probation for one year. n Toshe Checketts, 38, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, committed Oct. 10. Checketts was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had license revoked for 30 days and placed on probation for two years. n Ellanora K. Nelson, 19, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted second-degree theft, committed March 13. She was sentenced to 270 days in jail with 260 days suspended, may perform 80 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Crystal Nichole Pena, 28, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of seconddegree harassment, committed May. 17. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 57 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim unless written permission is filed with the court, and was placed on probation for one year. n David E. Wright, 64, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked, committed June 14. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 240 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for three years. n David E. Wright, 64, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled or suspended, committed July 4. He was sentenced to 40 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license suspended for 90 days and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Geraldine Harrison, 53, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed July 10. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, ordered not to consume alcohol during pro-

bation, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Cameron Moon Harvey, 22, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 20. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Kenneth Lee Opel, 56, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited, committed Aug. 5. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, may perform 80 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for two years. n Shannon Glen Walker, 51, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited and one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed July 30. On count one, he was sentenced to 210 days in jail with 140 days suspended, fined $2,500 with $1,500 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for five years. On count two, he was fined $500 and a $50 court surcharge. n Rachael A. Anderson, 27, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 3. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, with credit for time served in another case, fined $2,500 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for one year.

n Jonathan Paul Avery, 30, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited and one count of false information or report, committed July 27. On count one, he was sentenced to 270 days in jail with 230 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for five years. On count two, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, fined $500 with $250 suspended and a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for five years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Selina Booth, 47, of Barrow, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, committed Nov. 18. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 25 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined $500, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had her license revoked for 30 days and placed on probation for one year. n Jeremy Scott Carroll, 25, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of violating condition of release and one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed May 14. On the count of violating condition of release, he was fined $500 a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, on the count of no motor vehicle liability insurance, he was fined $300 and a $50 court surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Joseph A. Freel, 26, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to fourthdegree criminal mischief, committed March 31, 2013. He was sentenced to six months in jail with five months suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n April Ann Halliday-Miller, 55, of Clam Gulch, pleaded guilty to sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed June 24. Imposition of sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for one year, ordered to perform 24 hours of community work service and forfeited items seized.

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Soldotna volleyball sweeps Nikiski By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

Soldotna staved off the threat of losing a clean sweep to Nikiski with a late rally in a nonconference volleyball match Tuesday night at Soldotna High School. The Stars won 3-0 with scores of 25-16, 2511 and 25-23 to improve to 2-0 overall. Nikiski dropped to 1-1 overall, excluding tournament play. “I think our strength is our serve right now,” Soldotna coach Sheila Kupferschmid said. “Early season, we’re capitalizing on a lot of receive errors by the other team, and I hope to continue with that throughout the season.” Kupferschmid was particularly pleased with the defensive play of senior libero Alex Ashe, who provided 12 digs. “Alex is a very good all-around player,” Kupferschmid said. “She could play just about any position. She came through when the pressure was on, and I like her, I think she’s a good libero for us.” Ashe said that even when SoHi was trailing in

the third game, there was no reason to panic. “We’re the type of team that if we lose, we come back stronger,” Ashe said. “We have high intensity.” SoHi needed the intensity after trailing by seven points midway through the third game. However, several strong serves that Nikiski couldn’t handle put the Stars right back into the contest with six straight points. Senior outside hitter Hayley Ramsell racked up 13 service points, eight blocks and six kills to lead the SoHi offense. Also, senior Skylar Shaw had 17 service points, six digs and six kills, senior Bailey Rosin had six kills, junior Makenna Rosin had seven blocks and six kills, and junior Lindsey Wong added five service points and three blocks. Senior setter Rachel Thompson led the Bulldogs with 15 assists and four kills, while junior Brittany Perry had four kills and four serving aces and sophomore Ayla Pitt had three kills. Nikiski libero Laura Hufford backed the team up with 26 digs. The Stars led wire-to-wire in the first two games, distancing themselves with a six-point

streak to win the first game and began with a 10-point run in the second game to cruise to a 2-0 match lead. But with the coaching experience that she holds, Kupferschmid said she knew better than to let her players coast. “In volleyball, anything goes,” Kupferschmid said. “If you’re trailing, you win one set and then it becomes two, and then you’re in a match in that final set.” A few deadly service points from junior Brittany Perry put Nikiski up 7-3 before Kupferschmid called timeout. It allowed the Stars to steady the deficit through another few serves, but the Bulldogs extended the lead again with Perry at the helm to 19-11. “I think we just got frustrated with all the serve-receive overlaps, but we got it figured out,” Ashe said about the late drama. “We just needed one good pass and once we got it, we had really good serves and could get a run going.” After a hit from Lauren O’Brien sent the ball into the net for a Soldotna point, Hayley Ramsell got the Stars back into contention with her

serves. SoHi scored six straight points before Nikiski coach Stacey Segura called timeout. Nikiski pushed its lead to 22-17 at one point, but SoHi finished strong with an 8-1 run, which was punctuated with two kills from Skylar Shaw and a service point from Ashe. “Skylar came up big in the end there,” Kupferschmid said. “She came up and turned her body and placed it nicely down the line. That’s something we’re working with in practice as well.” Segura was happy about the third game, even with the late collapse. “It showed how we actually played,” Segura said. “We were playing really well. There was just a mixup on some chemistry going on in the first and second games, and once we got it cleared up, we were able to play. “Hopefully we can leave with that game and have a good weekend this weekend.” Nikiski is facing a busy slate of Southcentral Conference games with road trips to ACS, Grace Christian and Houston on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively. Soldotna is off until the West Spiketacular tournament in Anchorage on Sept. 19 and 20.

Scherzer, Tigers draw closer to Royals By The Associated Press

DETROIT — Max Scherzer escaped a bases-loaded jam in the fifth, Rajai Davis and J.D. Martinez homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City 4-2 on Tuesday night to pull within percentage points of the Royals atop the AL Central. Scherzer (16-5) allowed a run and seven hits in 6 2-3 innings. Kansas City was down 3-1 in the fifth when Alex Gordon’s deep fly to right went just foul with two on. Gordon walked to load the bases with one out, but Salvador Perez lined out and Eric Hosmer struck out. Joe Nathan earned his 30th save in 36 chances, allowing two infield singles to start the ninth before ending it with two strikeouts sandwiched around a picked-off runner. Kansas City’s Jason Vargas (11-8) allowed four runs and six hits in 5 1-3 innings. He struck out six and walked three. Detroit will try to sweep the three-game series Wednesday night. ANGELS 9, RANGERS 3 ARLINGTON, Texas — Kole Calhoun hit a leadoff homer, Collin Cowgill had a big eighth inning and Los Angeles stretched its winning streak to six by beating Texas. Cowgill reached on an infield single to start a seven-run eighth. He scored on Mike Trout’s triple and capped the outburst with a bases-loaded triple. The Angels, with the best record in the majors at 89-55, matched their longest winning streak of the season. The AL West leaders have won 12 of 14 overall. Hector Santiago (5-7) allowed only a solo homer in five innings.

ATHLETICS 11, WHITE SOX 2 CHICAGO — Josh Donaldson had a career-high five hits while driving in four runs, helping Jon Lester and the Athletics to the road

win. Donaldson also scored two runs as Oakland got just its third win in 12 games. Lester (14-10) gave up two runs over eight innings, and the Athletics took advantage of a season-high five errors for Chicago. Possibly the only negative for Oakland was Craig Gentry suffering a concussion in a collision at first base while beating out a bunt single in the fifth. He was replaced by pinch-runner Josh Reddick.

ORIOLES 4, RED SOX 1 BOSTON — Alejandro De Aza hit two homers, Adam Jones added another and Baltimore beat Boston to win for the 10th time in 13 games. Chris Tillman (12-5) gave up one run in five innings, the 18th straight start in which he allowed three earned runs or fewer. Zach Britton pitched the ninth for his 34th save in 38 opportunities. The first-place Orioles maintained their 10-game lead in the AL East over Toronto. Last-place Boston is a seasonhigh 22 1/2 games out of first one year after winning the World Series. The three homers increased Baltimore’s major league-leading total to 191 and came off rookie Anthony Ranaudo (3-2). He left after allowing four runs and six hits in 3 1-3 innings.

RAYS 4, YANKEES 3 NEW YORK — Left fielder Matt Joyce threw out Stephen Drew in the fifth inning when catcher Ryan Hanigan blocked the sliding runner, and Tampa Bay held on to beat the fading Yankees. Hours after Major League Baseball gave teams and umpires new guidelines on what catchers can do under this year’s experimental rule designed to avoid collisions, the latest instructions were put to a test when Drew tried to score what would have been the tying run. The out call was upheld after a replay review. Derek Jeter then lined into a double play, and the Rays preserved their 4-3 lead.

Chris Archer (9-8) allowed three runs and seven hits in 6 1-3 innings. Jake McGee got three outs for his 17th save in 19 chances. New York began the night five games back for the second AL wild card with 21 remaining, and the loss dropped the Yankees to 3-4 on their next-to-last homestand. The game drew 31,188, the smallest crowd at new Yankee Stadium and New York’s home low since Sept. 23, 2004, according to STATS.

NATIONALS 6, BRAVES 4 WASHINGTON — Adam LaRoche had two hits and two RBIs, and Washington essentially put to rest any thought that there is still a serious race for the NL East title with a win over Atlanta. Washington’s second victory in two nights over the Braves, gave the Nationals a nine-game lead over their second-place rivals with 19 to play. The Nationals have won five of the last seven meetings with the Braves. Jordan Zimmermann (11-5) allowed four runs (two earned) with seven strikeouts and no walks in six innings. He hasn’t lost a decision since July 11 and is 5-0 — and the Nationals are 8-0 — in his last eight starts.

REDS 9, CARDINALS 5 CINCINNATI — Devin Mesoraco homered and drove in three runs, and Mike Leake pitched into the seventh inning and doubled home a run, as Cincinnati snapped a six-game losing streak against St. Louis. The NL Central-leading Cardinals lost for only the second time in 11 games and maintained their 4½-game lead over Pittsburgh. The Reds won for the third time in 11 games. They are 17-33 since the All-Star break, a slide that has dropped them out of contention. Leake (11-11) was coming off his worst start of the season. Against the Cardinals, Leake allowed three runs and eight hits. He also doubled home a run in the fourth off Michael Wacha (5-6) for a 3-1 lead. His fifth double of the season was his 68th career hit,

the most by any pitcher in the ma- built a 5-0 lead for Cashner by the jors since his debut in 2010. third inning, helping him beat the Dodgers for the first time. Cashner (3-7) allowed two runs PHILLIES 4, PIRATES 3 and nine hits after going winless PHILADELPHIA — Maikel in 11 outings. His last victory was Franco hit a tiebreaking single in against Colorado on April 16. the seventh inning to lift Philadelphia over Pittsburgh. GIANTS 5, Freddy Galvis homered, douDIAMONDBACKS 1 bled and scored the go-ahead run after an infield single and a stoSAN FRANCISCO — Yusmeiro len base. Justin De Fratus (3-1) Petit pitched a four-hitter for his secpitched a scoreless inning for the ond career complete game, leading win. Jonathan Papelbon finished San Francisco past Arizona. for his 36th save in 39 chances. Making his third start since reThe Pirates entered the night placing Tim Lincecum in the rowith a 1 1/2-game lead over Atlan- tation, Petit (5-3) faced just two ta and Milwaukee for the second more batters than the minimum and NL wild card. The last-place Phil- matched his season high of nine lies have won 10 of 15. strikeouts. The right-hander needed Galvis led off the seventh with only 84 pitches to finish the gem, a grounder to deep shortstop for a the fewest in a nine-inning complete single off Justin Wilson (3-4). Af- game by any pitcher in the majors ter a pair of strikeouts, Galvis stole this season. second. He scored on Franco’s hit Petit, who threw 26 first-pitch to right. strikes, came within one out of a perfect game against the Diamondbacks on Sept. 6, 2013. ASTROS 2, MARINERS 1 Leadoff hitter Angel Pagan had SEATTLE — Jonathan Villar four hits and scored twice. Joe Panik hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth went 5 for 5 to help San Francisco inning to lift Collin McHugh and win its seventh straight home game. Overall, the Giants have won 10 of the Houston Astros over Seattle. Logan Morrison homered off 13. McHugh in the eighth to tie it, but the Mariners fell a half-game out MARLINS 6, BREWERS 3 in the race for the second AL wild card. MILWAUKEE — Casey With two outs in the ninth, Yo- McGehee and Marcell Ozuna hit ervis Medina (4-3) walked Jon Sin- back-to-back home runs with two gleton and he advanced to second outs in the ninth inning, breaking on a wild pitch. Singleton moved open a tie game and leading Miami to third on Matt Dominguez’s sin- over fading Milwaukee. gle to deep shortstop before Villar McGehee connected for a twocame through. run shot off Francisco Rodriguez (4-5). Ozuna, who reached base five times, followed with another PADRES 6, DODGERS 3 drive off of Rodriguez, who has LOS ANGELES — Andrew given up a career-high 14 home Cashner pitched seven strong in- runs this season. nings to win for the first time since Christian Yelich added a pair mid-April, Jedd Gyorko hit a two- of singles and extended his hitting run homer and San Diego ended a streak to 12 games. six-game skid by beating Los AnThe Brewers lost for the 13th geles. time in 14 games. The Dodgers had their fourgame winning streak snapped, and METS 2, ROCKIES 0 their NL West lead was cut to 2½ games over San Francisco. NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom The Padres totaled 12 runs dur- burnished his rookie of the year creing their losing streak, but they dentials by pitching three-hit ball for

eight dominant innings, and the New York Mets held on to beat Colorado for their sixth win in seven games. Jeurys Familia, the Mets’ third pitcher in the ninth inning, got Wilin Rosario to ground out with the bases loaded for his fifth save. The win came after the Mets learned captain David Wright would be shut down for the rest of the season because of inflammation in his left shoulder. Juan Lagares had an RBI single to help the Mets move to five games of .500 (70-75). Curtis Granderson added an RBI double off Christian Bergman (2-3). In his 20th career start, deGrom (8-6) didn’t allow a baserunner after Nolan Arenado’s one-out double in the fourth — retiring his final 14 batters. He struck out nine and walked none.

TWINS 4, INDIANS 3 CLEVELAND — Oswaldo Ar- C cia’s two-run homer capped Minne- Y sota’s four-run fourth inning against Trevor Bauer, and the Twins dented Cleveland’s playoff hopes. The last-place Twins won for just the fourth time in 16 games. Minnesota rookie Trevor May (2-4), who entered with a 9.38 ERA, limited the Indians to just two runs in five innings. Arcia’s homer off Bauer (5-8) made it 4-2, and the Twins hung on despite doing nothing else against the right-hander. Bauer gave up just four hits over eight innings.

BLUE JAYS 9, CUBS 2 TORONTO — Jose Bautista hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the seventh inning, and Toronto rallied for the win. Mark Buehrle (12-9) allowed two runs and 10 hits in seven innings to stop a six-start winless streak, helping the Blue Jays improve to 6-2 in September. Aaron Sanchez pitched eighth and Daniel Norris finished for Toronto, which came in five games out in the AL wild-card race. The Cubs lost their fifth straight game and dropped to 64-81, putting them one defeat away from a fifth consecutive losing season.

Arellano, Houghton come out on top in season-long Atigun Cup

t is hard to believe that we are in the last month of the season. As always, the greens and fairways are in excellent condition. Even at this late date, we are continuing to work on No. 3. The new tee box has taken shape and will be top-dressed and seeded at the beginning of next year. The cart path leading from the lower tee box is almost complete. The next phase will be to connect the new cart path to the existing one. The following step is to create a cart path from the upper tee box to the existing cart path. The final phase is to build a turnaround next to the new tee box. As you can see, this is a time-consuming project that will be of great benefit when it is completed. I would like to thank Chris Kimball for heading up this project. He is doing an outstanding job. I would also like to thank Jerry Norris and Noel Widmayer for their help. This project will be completed during the first month of the next golf season. Kenai Open The Kenai Open was a very successful tournament. The format for this tournament was stroke-play handicap. First low net was won by

John Glidden with a two-day total of 147. Second low net was won by Gary Early with a net score of 148. Greg Harrington won third low net also with a score of 148, with Early winning in a cardback. Gordon Griffin and Chris Morin each shot net scores of 150. Chris Morin won fourth low net in a cardback with a great birdie on No. 18. Other notable net scores included Demie Byram at 151, Chris Murray at 152 and Chuck Rupenthal at 154. Gross champion for this tournament is Chris Morin with a two-day total of 158 gross. He was followed by Chris Murray with a score of 160. Chris Murray and Chris Morin had a great battle that went down to the final hole. Morin’s birdie on No. 18 sealed the deal. The gross side pot on both Saturday and Sunday was won by Chris Morin. On Saturday closest to the pin on No. 5 was won by Chuck Rupenthal with a shot of 13 feet, 5.5 inches. Chris Morin won No. 9 with a shot of 5-3. Gary Early won No. 10 with a shot of 10-1. On No. 4 Aaron Cooper won with a great shot of 3-2.5. On Sunday closest to the pins were won by Doug Jung on No. 5 with a

Ken Liedes defeated Gordon Griffin, and Gilbert Arellano defeated Rene Alvarez. In round two Greg Harrington defeated Doug Jung, Gilbert Arellano defeated Ken Liedes. In the finals Gilbert Arellano defeated Greg G ordon G riffin Harrington for the Gross Championshot of 27-0. No. 9 was won by Rene ship with Doug Jung finishing in third place. Alvarez at 12-7. No. 10 was won by In the Net Division, Kirk Hyman Ken Liedes with a shot of 5-5.5. No. 14 was won by Greg Harrington with and Mike Houghton had byes in the first round, Chuck Rupenthal defeated a shot of 17-3. I would like to thank Aaron Cooper and Joe Deveaux Mike Navarre and Arby’s for their defeated Steve Fickes. In the second continued generous support of this tournament. I would also like to thank round Mike Houghton defeated Joe Deveaux, Chuck Rupenthal deDoug Jung and Safeway for providfeated Kirk Hyman. In the final Mike ing breakfast snacks each day of the tournament. The Kenai Open was the Houghton defeated Chuck Rupenthal final Atigun Cup event of the season. with Joe Deveaux finishing in third place. Again, I would like to thank Atigun Cup Bob Sizemore for support of this The Atigun Cup, sponsored by event. Bob Sizemore and Atigun, is a Senior League, Aug. 26: Eighteen season-long points race decided over seniors took to the field. The low nine tournament events throughout net winner was John Davis with a the season. The Atigun Cup playoff net score of 32. There was a threewas held this past week. This even includes both gross and net divisions. way tie for second low net: Charlie Waguespach, Demie Byram and The playoff system is a match play Skip Dove each shot a net score of competition over two days. 33. Closest to the pin on No. 5 was In the Gross Division in round won by Bill Davis. Congratulations, one Doug Jung had a bye, Greg Bill! We will miss you during the last Harrington defeated Todd Eskelin,

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month of the season. Senior League, Sept. 2: Fifteen hardy seniors tackled the Kenai Course. First low net was won by Bobby Bush with a net score of 33. Second low net was won by Noel Widmayer with a score of 34. One skin was won by Pat Bowen on No. 8 and one skin was won by Dwight Kramer on No. 9. Long putt on No. 1 was won by Noel Widmayer. To Bobby Bush: Congratulations on your win. We all want you to know that we think about you each and every day. My friend, keep fighting the good fight. We are pulling for you! As you can see, the Kenai Golf Course continues to be busy with regular play, tournament and other special events. The last KGA event will be held Sunday. The final tournament of the season is the Glow Ball Tournament on Sept. 20, hosted by River City Cheer. Registration forms are available at the clubhouse, or call River City Cheer. Men’s Night is Thursday at 6 p.m. Ladies Day is Thursday at 12:30. As always, see you on the course for some beautiful fall golf. Caribou play through!

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Sports Briefs NFL under scrutiny in Rice incident ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — As questions arose about how the NFL investigated domestic violence allegations against Ray Rice, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday the league asked for, but was not given, video showing the ex-Ravens running back punching his then-fiancee on an elevator. Goodell told CBS that “no one in the NFL, to my knowledge” had seen a new video of what happened on the elevator until it was posted online. “We assumed that there was a video. We asked for video. But we were never granted that opportunity,” Goodell said. Two videos, one released by TMZ Sports and another shown later to The Associated Press by a law enforcement official, show Rice punching Janay Palmer — who is now his wife — at an Atlantic City casino in February. They are graphic, and show more detail than an initial video released by TMZ in July that showed him dragging her from an elevator. After the latest TMZ video made its way around the Internet, the Ravens cut Rice and the league barred him indefinitely. But the video renewed criticism about the NFL’s decision to initially suspend Rice for just two games, and raised questions about how strenuously the case was investigated. Goodell has previously said he “didn’t get it right” with Rice and the league set up new penalties for domestic violence: a six-game suspension for a first offense, at least a year for a second.

Bills sold for $1.4 billion ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula took a highly aggressive approach by bidding an NFLrecord $1.4 billion to get the Buffalo Bills and keep them in western New York. A person with direct knowledge of the sale process confirmed the winning bid to The Associated Press on Tuesday, hours after late owner Ralph Wilson’s estate announced reaching a “definitive agreement” to sell the team to the Pegulas. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the sale was conducted privately.

Mercury take 2-0 lead in finals PHOENIX — Chicago scratched Brittney Griner across the eyelid, chipped one of her teeth and bloodied her lip. Staggered by the blows, Phoenix’s lanky center fought back the best way she knows how; by scoring and swatting shots. Now the Mercury are on the verge of delivering the knockout blow after finishing off the most lopsided game in WNBA Finals history. Griner shook off two blows to the face to finish with 19 points, Diana Taurasi added 18 and the Mercury made it two straight routs in the WNBA Finals with a 97-68 win over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.

Team USA routs Slovenia BARCELONA, Spain — James Harden and Stephen Curry went into halftime with no points and no panic. “We just stick to the program. We know it’s tough for any team to run with us for 40 minutes because of how deep we are and how hard we work on the floor,” Curry said. “I think we understand we didn’t make many shots in the first half but our defense was pretty solid and if we kept the pressure on them, things would open up.” They did. Quickly. Klay Thompson scored 20 points and Harden had 12 of his 14 in the third quarter, helping the U.S. turn a close game into a 11976 rout of Slovenia on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. — Staff and wire reports C

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Scoreboard Baseball AL Standings

East Division W Baltimore 85 Toronto 75 New York 73 Tampa Bay 70 Boston 63 Central Division Kansas City 79 Detroit 80 Cleveland 74 Chicago 64 Minnesota 62 West Division Los Angeles 89 Oakland 81 Seattle 79 Houston 64 Texas 54

L 59 69 69 75 82

Pct GB .590 — .521 10 .514 11 .483 15½ .434 22½

64 65 69 80 82

.552 — .552 — .517 5 .444 15½ .431 17½

55 63 65 81 90

.618 — .563 8 .549 10 .441 25½ .375 35

Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 4, Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Toronto 9, Chicago Cubs 2 Detroit 4, Kansas City 2 Baltimore 4, Boston 1 L.A. Angels 9, Texas 3 Oakland 11, Chicago White Sox 2 Houston 2, Seattle 1 Wednesday’s Games Baltimore (W.Chen 14-4) at Boston (Workman 1-8), 9:35 a.m. Minnesota (Gibson 11-10) at Cleveland (House 2-3), 3:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 10-11) at N.Y. Yankees (Capuano 2-3), 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 9-11), 3:07 p.m. Kansas City (Shields 13-7) at Detroit (Porcello 15-10), 3:08 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 14-4) at Texas (Tepesch 4-9), 4:05 p.m. Oakland (Samardzija 4-5) at Chicago White Sox (Bassitt 0-1), 4:10 p.m. Houston (Tropeano 0-0) at Seattle (Iwakuma 14-6), 6:10 p.m. All Times ADT

Twins 4, Indians 3 Min. 000 400 000—4 Cle. 020 000 010—3

5 9

0 0

May, A.Thompson (6), Duensing (7), Fien (8), Burton (9) and K.Suzuki; Bauer, Rzepczynski (9), Atchison (9) and Y.Gomes. W_ May 2-4. L_Bauer 5-8. Sv_Burton (2). HRs_Minnesota, Arcia (16).

Rays 4, Yankees 3 TB NY

012 100 000—4 000 120 000—3

11 7

0 0

Archer, Balfour (7), Boxberger (8), McGee (9) and Hanigan; Kuroda, Huff (4), Whitley (6), R.Hill (7), E.Rogers (7), Outman (8), Kelley (8), Dav.Robertson (9) and B.McCann. W_Archer 9-8. L_Kuroda 10-9. Sv_McGee (17). HRs_Tampa Bay, Loney (9). New York, Ellsbury (15).

Tigers 4, Royals 2 KC 000 010 010—2 Det. 120 010 00x—4

10 8

2 0

J.Vargas, Crow (6), K.Herrera (8) and S.Perez; Scherzer, Alburquerque (7), B.Hardy (8), Chamberlain (8), Nathan (9) and Avila. W_Scherzer 16-5. L_J.Vargas 118. Sv_Nathan (30). HRs_Detroit, R.Davis (8), J.Martinez (20).

Orioles 4, Red Sox 1

NL Standings

East Division W Washington 82 Atlanta 74 Miami 71 New York 70 Philadelphia 67 Central Division St. Louis 80 Pittsburgh 75 Milwaukee 74 Cincinnati 68 Chicago 64 West Division Los Angeles 82 San Francisco 79 San Diego 67 Arizona 59 Colorado 59

at Toronto (Hutchison 9-11), 3:07 p.m. Colorado (Matzek 5-9) at N.Y. Mets (R.Montero 0-3), 3:10 p.m. St. Louis (Lackey 2-2) at Cincinnati (Simon 13-10), 3:10 p.m. Miami (Cosart 4-1) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 15-10), 4:10 p.m. San Diego (Kennedy 10-12) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 12-10), 6:10 p.m. Arizona (Collmenter 10-7) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 8-10), 6:15 p.m. All Times ADT

L 61 71 72 75 77

Pct GB .573 — .510 9 .497 11 .483 13 .465 15½

65 69 71 77 81

.552 .521 .510 .469 .441

63 65 77 85 86

.566 — .549 2½ .465 14½ .410 22½ .407 23

— 4½ 6 12 16

Tuesday’s Games Washington 6, Atlanta 4 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 3 Toronto 9, Chicago Cubs 2 N.Y. Mets 2, Colorado 0 Cincinnati 9, St. Louis 5 Miami 6, Milwaukee 3 San Diego 6, L.A. Dodgers 3 San Francisco 5, Arizona 1 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta (Harang 10-10) at Washington (Strasburg 11-10), 12:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Worley 6-4) at Philadelphia (Je.Williams 3-0), 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-1)

Bal. 202 000 000—4 Bos. 000 100 000—1

10 8

0 0

Tillman, Meek (6), A.Miller (7), Brach (8), Z.Britton (9) and Hundley; Ranaudo, D.Britton (4), Badenhop (6), M.Barnes (7) and Vazquez. W_Tillman 12-5. L_ Ranaudo 3-2. Sv_Z.Britton (34). HRs_Baltimore, De Aza 2 (7), A.Jones (25). Boston, Bogaerts (10).

Angels 9, Rangers 3 LA 100 100 070—9 Tex. 000 100 020—3

9 7

0 1

H.Santiago, Grilli (6), Salas (7), Jepsen (8), Morin (9) and Conger, Iannetta; Lewis, Kirkman (8), Mendez (8), Ross Jr. (8), S.Patton (9) and Telis. W_H.Santiago 5-7. L_Lewis 9-13. HRs_Los Angeles, Calhoun (15). Texas, A.Beltre (18).

Athletics 11, White Sox 2 Oak. 000 220 115—11 Chi. 000 000 200—2

18 7

0 5

Lester, Scribner (9) and De.Norris; Joh.Danks, Cleto (7), Lindstrom (8), Snodgress (9) and Flowers.

W_Lester 14-10. L_Joh.Danks 9-11. HRs_Chicago, Viciedo (20).

Astros 2, Mariners 1 Hou. 000 100 001—2 Sea. 000 000 010—1

8 2

1 0

McHugh, Fields (9) and J.Castro; Elias, Ca.Smith (7), Beimel (9), Medina (9), Furbush (9) and Zunino. W_McHugh 9-9. L_Medina 4-3. Sv_Fields (4). HRs_Seattle, Morrison (7).

Blue Jays 9, Cubs 2 Chi. 100 010 000—2 Tor. 000 010 35x—9

11 14

2 0

Arrieta, N.Ramirez (7), Schlitter (8), B.Parker (8) and Castillo; Buehrle, Aa.Sanchez (8), Da.Norris (9) and D.Navarro. W_ Buehrle 12-9. L_N.Ramirez 2-2.

Phillies 4, Pirates 3 Pit. 012 000 000—3 Phi. 110 010 10x—4

7 8

0 1

Volquez, Ju.Wilson (7), J.Hughes (8) and R.Martin; D.Buchanan, De Fratus (7), Giles (8), Papelbon (9) and Ruiz. W_De Fratus 3-1. L_ Ju.Wilson 3-4. Sv_Papelbon (36). HRs_Philadelphia, Galvis (2).

Nationals 6, Braves 4 Atl. 000 202 000—4 Was. 410 100 00x—6

7 9

1 2

E.Santana, Varvaro (6), Avilan (7) and Bethancourt; Zimmermann, Barrett (7), Detwiler (8), Stammen (8), Storen (9) and W.Ramos. W_ Zimmermann 11-5. L_E.Santana 14-8. Sv_Storen (4). HRs_Atlanta, J.Upton (27).

Mets 2, Rockies 0 Col. 000 000 000—0 NY 000 011 00x—2

5 7

2 0

Bergman, Flande (7), Brothers (8) and Rosario; deGrom, Mejia (9), Edgin (9), Familia (9) and T.d’Arnaud. W_deGrom 8-6. L_ Bergman 2-3. Sv_Familia (5).

Reds 9, Cardinals 5 SL 000 100 301—5 Cin. 200 140 02x—9

14 12

2 1

Wacha, Motte (5), Gonzales (6), Masterson (7), Siegrist (7), Tuivailala (8), Greenwood (8) and Y.Molina, T.Cruz; Leake, Ju.Diaz (7), M.Parra (8), Hoover (9), A.Chapman (9) and Mesoraco. W_Leake 11-11. L_Wacha 5-6. Sv_A.Chapman (31). HRs_Cincinnati, Mesoraco (23).

Marlins 6, Brewers 3 Mia. 002 001 003—6 Mil. 002 000 100—3

11 11

1 1

Koehler, Hatcher (6), M.Dunn (7), Morris (8), Cishek (9) and Saltalamacchia; Garza, Jeffress (5), W.Smith (7), Kintzler (7), Duke (7), Broxton (8), Fr.Rodriguez (9) and Lucroy. W_Morris 8-1. L_Fr.Rodriguez 4-5. Sv_Cishek (34). HRs_Miami, McGehee (4), Ozuna (21).

Padres 6, Dodgers 3 SD LA

032 000 010—6 000 002 001—3

8 11

1 2

Cashner, Thayer (8), Quacken-

bush (9) and Rivera; R.Hernandez, Y.Garcia (4), Correia (6), J.Wright (8), League (8), C.Perez (9) and A.Ellis. W_Cashner 3-7. L_R. Hernandez 8-11. HRs_San Diego, Gyorko (10). Los Angeles, Ad.Gonzalez (23).

Giants 5, Diamondbacks 1 Ari. SF

000 100 000—1 120 002 00x—5

4 12

1 0

Miley, Spruill (3), Harris (7) and M.Montero; Y.Petit and Susac. W_Y.Petit 5-3. L_Miley 7-11. HRs_ Arizona, Inciarte (4).

Basketball WNBA Playoffs FINALS (Best-of-5) Phoenix 2, Chicago 0 Sunday, Sept. 7: Phoenix 83, Chicago 62 Tuesday, Sept. 9: Phoenix 97, Chicago 68 Friday, Sept. 12: Phoenix at Chicago, 4 p.m. ADT

Soccer MLS Schedule Wednesday, Sept. 10 Los Angeles at Montreal, 3:30 p.m. D.C. United at New York, 4 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 6 p.m. All Times ADT

Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Sent OF Chris Dickerson outright to Columbus (IL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Reinstated INF Nick Punto from the 15-day DL. Extended their player development contract with Vermont (NYP) through the 2016 season. National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Signed a two-year player development contract extension with Potomac (Carolina) through the 2016 season. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Detroit F-C Greg Monroe two regular-season games for pleading guilty to driving while visibly impaired, in violation of the law of the State of Michigan. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Signed F Shawn Marion to a oneyear contract. NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed G Langston Galloway and F Travis Wear. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed RB Chris Rainey and CB Teddy Williams to the practice squad. Released WR Kevin Cone from the practice squad. Placed RB Dominique Williams on the practice squad/injured list. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed OT/G Eben Britton to a one-year contract. Signed WR Greg Herd to the practice squad. Terminated the contract of WR-KR Micheal Spurlock. Terminated the practice squad contract of DT Roy Philon. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed

TE Gerell Robinson. Signed WR Ifeanyi Momah to the practice squad. Activated WR Marlon Moore from the suspended list. Waived OL Ryan Seymour. Terminated the contract of DB Aaron Berry. Released LB Justin Staples from the practice squad. DALLAS COWBOYS — Released FB Nikita Whitlock from the practice squad. Signed WR Reggie Dunn to the practice squad. DENVER BRONCOS — Waived WR Nathan Palmer. Signed TE Dominique Jones to their practice squad. DETROIT LIONS — Placed CB Bill Bentley on injured reserve. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed DT Kevin Vickerson to a one-year contract. Activated WR Dwayne Bowe from reserve/suspension. Signed LB Jerry Franklin from the practice squad. Placed LB Derrick Johnson and DE Mike DeVito on injured reserve. Waived DB Daniel Sorensen. Waived FB Jordan Campbell, C Ben Gottschalk, DT Hebron Fangupo and WR Darryl Surgent from the practice squad. Signed WR Armon Binns, OT Curtis Feigt, TE Adam Schiltz, CB Robert Steeples and DT Jerel Worthy to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed LB Josh Kaddu to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DE Cameron Henderson to the practice squad. Released QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the practice squad. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Placed OL Allen Barbre and LB Najee Goode on season-ending injured reserve. Placed G Evan Mathis on injured reserve designated for return. Signed OL Wade Smith. Signed LB Emmanuel Acho and T Kevin Graf from the practice squad. Added LB Brandon Hepburn and OL Tyler Hoover to the practice squad. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed WR Kassim Osgood. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released LB Allen Bradford from the practice squad. Signed WR Phil Bates to the practice squad. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Re-signed DE Larry English. Waived DE Steven Means. TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed TE Brett Brackett to the practice squad. Released TE Orson Charles from the practice squad. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Placed NT Barry Cofield on the injured reserve/return list. Signed S Akeem Davis from the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Signed F Spencer Abbott to a one-year contract. WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Resigned D Cameron Schilling to a one-year contract. SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW — Signed D Emanuel Pogatetz. COLLEGE BIG TEN CONFERENCE — Suspended Northwestern DL C.J. Robbins one game for violating the sportsmanship policy by striking an opposing player during the fourth quarter of a Sept. 6 game against Northern Illinois.

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or layout in the winter. The plan is to have the building ready to move into by May 2015, she said. Ward said one of the greatest challenges in running a nonprofit is to make it sustainable. The back portion of the building will be leased out, which will cover the utilities, insurance and income and property taxes they would be subjected in ownership of the building. “We invest in the lives of children being born,” she said. “The building will pay for itself.” The pregnancy care center has seen client visits double each of the last two years and had outgrown their space, Ward said. The center is a medical clinic with a limited scope that provides counseling, parenting classes and ultrasound services. They also offer clients information concerning their choices and provide maternity and baby items at a low cost for mothers in need. She said clients could expect three things from the center: a safe place, receive care and hear the truth. Volunteer Bruce Steiner said they were instructed to keep the interior walls and strip out everything else. A crew of two removed nails from boards so they can reuse the lumber, he said. United Way Executive Director Lisa Roberts said it is exciting to see the building be transformed for a suitable space for the care center. While the United Way and the pregnancy care center share the same building, which is going to be put on the market, Roberts said the board has not come to a decision on weather they will look for a new office location, but it is something they might consider. Roberts said volunteer projects like this don’t happen without a caring public. “It’s always overwhelming to see people come together to make good happen,” she said. “The community is in for big growth and with big growth comes big need and that’s when the United Way comes in.”

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our time and help any way we which is not the optimum could.” time to hire a leader for the Since 1985, the ABC Pregdistrict. nancy Care Center has oper“We are extremely fortunate ated on the second floor at 508 that we have him, presuming South Willow Street with a that we can get him in place, space of roughly 1,500 square which is not totally necessarfeet. Downstairs they share the ily decided at this moment,” building with the United Way Arness said. “… Having that office. option, it really takes the presThe owner of the buildsure off and allows us the time ing on Willow Street, former to make a good, solid decision Kenai mayor John Williams, as to what we want to do on a provided the space for an afpermanent basis.” fordable cost but has recently Arness said ideally, Dusek’s decided to sell the building, decision will be finalized and said Colleen Ward, executive ready for board approval at its director of the Pregnancy Care Oct. 20 meeting. Center. She said the center had “The superintendent poalready started looking for a sition, regardless of the cirmore suitable space in 2011 cumstances, is a challenging that is handicap accessible and position, but it’s also very reidentified the white building warding,” Dusek said. on Frontage Road. Dusek has been assistant suThe construction cost was perintendent at the district since estimated at $750,000. Ward said as a non-profit, their budget has never reached $100,000 in a year. “It was a tall order,” she said. Continued from page A-1 “We operate under a low overhead but make a big impact to District, clients of HOPE, comlives and families.” munity and family, watched. Ward said the center applied The number of clients for a M.J. Murdock Charitable HOPE has served every year Trust matching grant in 2012 has increased by 11 percent, and asked for 37 percent, or $265,000, of the building cost. That left the center in need of raising $457,000. Thanks to local donations from churches and businesses, by April 2013, Continued from page A-1 the center had raised all but $95,000, she said. up getting someone in trouble,” Today the center is within Campbell said. $47,000 of their target. The Sell said JPD will be looking at demolition labor from the voltrends to make sure the system is unteers has helped reduce the not being worked and shop ownconstruction cost, she said. ers are not finding a way around “I am so grateful for the help the ordinance. Although a shop from a group of skilled workowner would have to be caught at ers who have lent a hand,” Ward it, “we’re asking you not to game said. “I’m amazed that the the system,” she said. community is willing to come “We’re going to look at that together and help.” as an attempt to evade the ordiAfter the crew has finished, nance,” Sell said. contractor Jason Bucho from She reminded the shop repBucho Building and Investresentatives present that people ments will take over the buildselling them stolen goods are ing remodel. Ward said the goal “committing a crime against is to get all the exterior work done and have the space heatReach Dan Balmer at dan- you, a theft of deception.” Campbell said store owners ed before the snow arrives so iel.balmer@peninsulaclarion. can press charges against the workers can continue the interi- com.

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2009. He heads the instruction department, which oversees and manages educational programs and services. He has worked in the district for more than 20 years. From 2005-2009, he was the director of secondary education. He was principal at Soldotna High School from 2002-2005. From 1997-2000, he was a teacher and activities director at the former Soldotna Middle School. Dusek was a teacher and coach at the former Skyview High School from 1993-1997. From 1992-1993, he was a long-term substitute at Skyview, where, in the fall of 1991, he did his student teaching. “I’ve been involved with a lot of the initiatives that we’ve put in place, so I do have that historical perspective,” Dusek said. “But I’m one of those people that I’m a life-long learner.” During Dusek’s time as assistant superintendent, Arness said one notable highlight is his

revisions to the teacher evaluation system. The shift to a results oriented system as opposed to a principal observation system is now state-mandated, Arness said. “That’s a huge change,” Arness said. “It’s a difficult thing because there are lots and lots of teachers, and they’re very nervous about it … so Sean has been right in the middle of that the whole way. And I think, by all accounts, the progress we’re making as a district on that project leads the state.” The other option for an interim position would be finding someone with the appropriate certifications, like a retired superintendent, Arness said. However, he said that possibility wasn’t discussed in-depth given the chance to offer the job to Dusek. According to a district press release, the board will determine the next steps and timeline for hiring a long-term superinten-

dent starting in the 2015-2016 school year by January 2015. Board member Tim Navarre said he’s glad the district has Dusek as an option to step in as interim superintendent. “I look forward to working with him as a board member as I have in the past but in his new position as he moves into it,” Navarre said. The appointment follows Superintendent Steve Atwater’s resignation at the board’s Aug. 4 meeting. The resignation takes effect on Dec. 1. Atwater’s resignation came at the opportunity to accept a position as the University of Alaska Associate Vice President for K-12 Outreach. “Trying to follow Dr. Atwater would be a tough act for anybody … so we’ll see how the conversation goes with President Arness,” Dusek said.

Harrington said in a previous Clarion interview. Organizations and community members that work closely with Hope were asked to provide letters of support to assist in getting funding. “The growth rate has been pretty enormous,” Harrington said. “The Kenai Peninsula

HOPE serves 150 people right now.” That number is projected to grow by 34 percent over the next four years, Harrington said. Kenai Peninsula Director of Community Support Holly Scott said she sees the new building as another venue for

great activities. “It will be a great place for people to make art and music and long lasting friendships,” Scott said.

person who sold them stolen goods, just as a family can press charges against the person who stole from them. Ray Coxe, who owns gun shop Rayco Sales, said a person recently tried to sell him gold nuggets that had been melted down. He said he doesn’t buy gold, but asked Sell if she thought he should have logged it if he had purchased it, even though it was technically raw gold and not a piece of jewelry. Raw gold ore is not covered in the ordinance. Sell said there was recently a theft of gold nuggets in town and that if she had been in Coxe’s position, she would have logged it just in case. “We would want you to err on the side of registering it,” she said of any uncertain situation. “We’re really asking people to continue to work with us.”

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

Kelly Sullivan can be reached at kelly.sullivan@peninsulaclarion.com.

State responds in voting rights lawsuit JUNEAU (AP) — The state is proposing public service announcements explaining language assistance options for Alaska Native voters who speak limited English. The proposal is one of several made by the state following a federal judge’s decision in a voting rights lawsuit last week. U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason ordered the state to better help voters who speak Yup’ik and Gwich’in understand their ballots. The state was to outline changes it could make ahead of the November elections. Those include letting voters know an outreach worker is available to help them before the election and that bilingual poll workers are available on election day. They also include preparing different versions of ballot language to tribal councils and outreach workers to reflect different dialects. The plaintiffs have until Wednesday to respond. C

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Another bear story! 1979-1980

n my “other life” ( BB - Before Bob) I had an old Green LTD that ran me up and down the road from Nikiski (North Kenai) to AnchorageEagle River, almost every weekend to visit with Susan who lived in Chugiak and Gail who lived in Eagle River and other friends I had made while I lived in Eagle River. After having a wonderful two days I was heading back to Nikiski on a beautiful warm fall Sunday afternoon. This was the old road through Turnagain Arm and over the old Hurricane Bridge. The warm shining sun made everything spectacular. I had my arm out the open window, so I could feel the cool mountain air of the August day. The trip usually took me three to four hours. I was in no hurry, I wanted to take in all the autumn sights. The trees were just starting to turn golden yellow and the fireweed and wildflowers were in the last stages of brilliant bloom. I came into the open stretch after Summit Lake and before the old cut-off to Kenai or going straight on to Seward. I slowed down, looking forward to the spans of open meadows, tall pines and yellow leaves on the birch and the blooming flowers. Not a sole on the road but me, I was thinking, what a beautiful day and the nice time I had seeing my kids and friends. I was half singing along with Hank Williams. I slowly rounded the curve taking in the wonders of nature and seeing the big meadow of flowers and trees, on my left, when in the distance I spotted a “big something.” I glanced at the road and back at the “something.” I was looking at the biggest brownie (grizzly) I had ever seen. I could not take my eyes off him. He stood up and looked at me - well, more like a glare! My first thought was “I have my window open!!” In my panic I rolled up the window and locked the doors and took off like a shot out of a cannon. Then I came to my senses, I started to laugh! That poor bear never knew what was going on. He was high up in the meadow, probably 100 yards away. The humor took over and I started laughing at my reactions. That big old bear probably thought, “Look at the crazy lady rolling up her windows and speeding off like I was gonna eat her! She didn’t look that tender! I sure scared her!” I laughed all the way home at my thoughts of seeing a bear while driving all alone in my car. For the next 30 years we would slow down and look for the big grizzly in the meadow of flowers. We have never seen him again!! I guess I really scared him off. Around our place in North Nikiski, one year after the second

Like you, I’ve made deviled eggs countless times, but never quite like the ones that fill the pages of celebrated chef and cookbook author Kathy Casey’s “D’Lish Deviled Eggs: A Collection of Recipes from Creative to Classic.” My mother, and perhaps yours, made deviled eggs with little more than mayonnaise, dry mustard and a little salt and pepper. As I recall, they were frequently garnished with the prerequisite sprinkling of paprika – and they always disappeared fast. Deviled eggs, along with celery, olives and radishes showed up on every party table in those days, with deviled eggs being the frequent take-along for picnics, family reunions and other celebratory occasions. I pretty much followed suite when I made deviled eggs, and although I concocted modifications for the standby recipe from time to time, my versions couldn’t come close to being as creative as the ones dreamed up in Casey’s “D’Lish Deviled Eggs.” Offerings like “French Toast Deviled Eggs” and “Smoked Salmon with Sour Cream & Chives” demonstrate just how inspired the book’s recipes are, as are other innovative creations, such as “Emerald Asparagus & Sweet Onion Deviled Eggs,” “Goat Cheese & Peppadew Deviled Eggs” and “Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs,” to name but a few. Should you not have inherited an heirloom deviled eggs recipe from your mother, or grandmother, Casey

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gives us one of those, too, and you’ll find her Mimi’s recipe for “Old-Fashioned Deviled Eggs” presented here. Besides the book’s invaluable tips on cooking, filling and decorating hardcooked eggs, you’ll also enjoy reading about “Deviled Egg Dishware.” I found I owned at least two of the pieces of the dishware mentioned, and I’m thinking that maybe you do, as well. To read more about “D’Lish Deviled Eggs” (including how to purchase information), or Kathy Casey, owner of Kathy Casey Food Studios® - Liquid Kitchen® and Dish D’Lish, visit the author’s website at www.kathycasey. com. Sue Ade is a syndicated food writer with broad experience and interest in the culinary arts. She has worked and resided in the Lowcountry of South Carolina since 1985 and may be reached at kitchenade@yahoo.com.

Photos by Sue Ade unless otherwise noted

With its egg boiling tips, 50 recipes and colorful photos, Kathy Casey’s “D’Lish Deviled Eggs: A Collection of Recipes from Creative to Classic” is a party waiting to happen for anyone hooked on one of America’s most iconic appetizers. Photos, left, include a vintage Tupperware deviled egg divided container (center) and a hobnail pattern platter (bottom), both of which are mentioned in the “Deviled Egg Dishware” section of Casey’s book. Book cover photo, right, courtesy Kathy Casey Food Studios and Darren Emmens.

Recipes from “D’Lish Deviled Eggs: A Collection of Recipes from Creative to Classic,” by Kathy Casey/Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC 2013. Photos by Kathy Casey Food Studios and Darren Emmens. To hard-cook 1 dozen large chicken eggs Place the eggs in a large non-reactive saucepan and add cold water to 1-inch above the eggs. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately cover. Let the eggs sit covered for 15 minutes, then run cold water over the eggs in the pan until they are cooled. When cool, carefully peel them under running water.

1 dozen hard-cooked eggs Filling ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon vinegar ½ teaspoon Colman’s mustard powder 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced white onion 1 tablespoon minced celery Topping 24 tiny celery leaves “In this earlier-style recipe, mustard powder, white vinegar and sugar give Halve the eggs lengthwise and a bright little pop of sweet-and-sour goodness. My grandmother Mimi often transfer the yolks to a mixing bowl. made these for Sunday suppers; we could hardly keep our hands off the eggs until it was time to eat.” – Kathy Casey.

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Filling 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (option-

1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic ¼ teaspoon salt 1 8 / teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 3 / cup finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese Topping ¼ cup finely chopped crisp-cooked bacon 2 tablespoons very thinly sliced green onion Freshly ground black pepper

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Halve the eggs lengthwise and transfer the yolks to a mixing bowl. Set the egg white halves on a platter, cover, and refrigerate. With a fork, mash the yolks to a smooth consistency. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, if desired, garlic, salt and pepper, and mix until smooth. (You can also do this using an electric mixer with a whip attachment.) Stir in the Cheddar until evenly mixed in. Taste and season accordingly. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large plain tip, then pipe the mixture evenly into the egg white halves. Or, fill the eggs with a spoon, dividing the filling evenly. To make the topping, in a small bowl, mix the bacon and green onion. Top each egg half with about 3/4 teaspoon of the mixture, then sprinkle with black pepper. Makes 24.

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Set the egg white halves on a platter, cover, and refrigerate. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, vinegar and mustard powder, then mix in the mayonnaise and mustard. With a fork, mash the yolks to a smooth consistency. Add the mayonnaise mixture and salt, and mix until smooth. (You can also do this using an electric mixer with a whip attachment.) Stir in the onion and celery. Taste and season accordingly. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a plain or large star tip, then pipe the mixture evenly into the egg white halves. Or fill the eggs with a spoon, dividing the filling evenly. Top each egg half with a celery leaf. Makes 24

Photo credit Kathy Casey Food Studios and Darren Emmens

“Eggs, bacon, cheese . . . they go hand in hand. I really like this with sharp Cheddar, but use a milder version if you prefer. Serve these all-American eggs on their own as an appetizer, or dish them up as a cool salad garnish. And as breakfasts on the fly go, these can’t be beat.” – Kathy Casey.

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Leave them feeling full with nutritious chia seeds By MELISSA D’ARABIAN Associated Press

Pity the chia seed. For so long this nutritional powerhouse was relegated to latenight television commercials hawking sprouting cat-shaped clay planters. That is, until recently. Americans have suddenly realized chia seeds have a lot to offer a healthy diet. A tiny tablespoon of chia seeds crams in tons of protein, fiber, healthy fats, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, and omega fatty acids. That’s a lot to offer in a little seed. But the real reason I love chia so much? It fills me up, and that keeps me from getting hungry (and cranky) and grabAP Photo/Matthew Mead bing the wrong kind of snack This July 21 photo shows strawberry banana chia breakfast smoothie in Concord, N.H. A tiny later in the day. That’s because tablespoon of chia sees crams in tons of protein, fiber, healthy fats, calcium, iron, manganese, when soaked in a liquid, chia phosphorus, and omega fatty acids. seeds expand. They also release C

natural thickeners, creating a pudding-like mixture. Another bonus is that chia seeds are shelf-stable. That means I can buy them in large quantities in bulk or on sale, and that makes the budgeter in me happy. Not sure what to do with chia seeds? Here are some easy ideas: Very trendy right now is chia pudding. Just mix 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with 2/3 cup dairy milk or milk alternative and let sit in the refrigerator overnight. By morning it will be thick and rich, perfect for topping with fruit and nuts for a healthy breakfast, snack or dessert. You also can use the seeds as-is sprinkled on almost anything — salads, granola, yogurt, rice. The crunch they add is great. Similar to the pudding, you can make a chia “gel,” which

can be stirred into sauces, dips, or salad dressings to lend a more satisfying texture to otherwise lean items. To make a gel, mix 1 tablespoon of seeds with a 1/2 cup of water (or other liquid, such as coconut water) and let sit for 20 minutes. Chia gel even can be substituted for some of the fat in baking recipes. Ground chia seeds can be swapped for part of the flour in many recipes. Or stir chia seeds into thawed frozen fruit and let sit 20 minutes and you’ll have a sauce for ice cream, yogurt or cake. Perhaps my favorite use of chia, especially for hectic school mornings, is boosting the fiber and protein of a smoothie. You’ll be impressed by the staying power chia seeds give a simple smoothie. But only add the seeds at the end. See CHIA, page B-2

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

. . . Bears Continued from page B-1

Swanson River fire, Gail, living next door, had a bear push open her trailer house door. She body slammed it shut, then the bear tried to get in the back door. We have had

three little black bear and the same Mom, in our yard, trying to push the sliding glass door open. They would slide it open and then slide it shut - thank heavens!! They destroyed our green house and all the stuff we had stored in it. They tore out the flower beds that Bob made me out of slabs. They also scared Bob while he was

This is from the Best of the Best from Alaska Cookbook, written and published by my good friends Gwen and Barbara. They put a few of my recipes in this wonderfully illustrated book. ents, including all the flour, together, except the milk and butter. Place in 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with cover. Pour milk on top and dot with butter. Bake in oven for 1 1/4 hours covered and 15 minutes, uncovered or until the potatoes are done. This great dish is truly Alaskan! New potatoes and Alaska clams-what could be more delicious! The only addition I added was top with cheese and baked until melted and browned. From “What’s Cookin’ in the Kenai Peninsula”

MOOSEBALL NOODLE DINNER This goes together pretty quickly after you spend time making meat balls. 3/4 pound ground moose burger or hamburger 1 cup grated onion 1/2 cup Italian flavored dry beard crumbs 1/4 cup ketchup 1 egg 1/4 teas black pepper 2 cups beef broth 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup sour cream 8 oz pkg of medium egg noodles - cooked as directed Parsley to garnish In a bowl combine beef, onions bread crumbs, egg, ketchup and pepper.

1 dozen hard-cooked eggs Filling 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey ¼ teaspoon salt

picking up all the trash they scattered around the yard. The three little bears were in the tree, Mom stood up, looked at him, just as I spotted them all and yelled “Bears!” Poor Bob lifted his feet up and put them down about four times before he even moved, but what was funny was the sounds coming out of his mouth.

GRANDPA’S SCALLOPED CLAMS AND POTATOES 6 cups of thinly sliced potatoes 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon granulated or powdered onion 1 1/2 cups chopped razor or other clams 1 cup of water 1 cup evaporated milk 1 tablespoon butter Dust the potatoes (those new potatoes you just dug) with flour. Mix remaining ingredi-

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Shape into one inch meatballs and place in skillet sprayed with non stick spray. Cook over medium heat until done. Turn occasionally. Remove meat balls on to paper towel, and drain fat out of skillet. In a bowl whisk together broth and flour. Add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream. Add meatballs and noodles, toss to coat. Simmer just until heated through, another 5 minutes. Serve with parsley garnish, tossed salad and steamed carrots P.S. I use my electric skillet for this tasty dish!

MARINATED FALL VEGETABLES This keeps about a week in the fridge. 2 cups of carrot sticks In a jar: 1 bunch of broccoli, cut in small flowerets Drain the liquid of 2 small jars of mari- 4 cups. nated artichokes and add the artichokes to the 1 head of cauliflower cut in small flowerets vegetables - 4 cups Add to the artichoke liquid: 1 cup sliced onions, slices cut in half 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup green bell pepper-bite sized pieces 1 cup of tarragon or apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup red bell pepper-bite sized pieces 1 teas sugar 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms-use canned 1/2 teas black pepper if you like. Add a small amount of good vegetable Add one cucumber sliced in large slices, oil to marinade if you do not have enough . cut in half -optional- as this does changed the Toss mixture with the vegetables and mariflavor nate overnight. Add black olives it you wish for contrast. Serve just like this or at serving time add 1 sliced tomato.

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

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Topping 1 3 / cup broken/crushed pretzel pieces

Photo credit Kathy Casey Food Studios and Darren Emmens

Honey and mustard are like best friends in the snack world, and they definitely make life sweet (and salty) in these cravable deviled eggs. Texture is an excellent way to make your eggs memorable, so crush up some pretzels for the topping, and you’ve got a bona fide treat on your hands.” – Kathy Casey.

. . . Chia

1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional) 1 cup ice cubes Continued from page B-1 In a small cup or bowl, use a fork to stir together 1/2 cup of milk and the chia seeds. Set aside Blending them in too soon will produce a gelati- for 5 minutes while you prepare the smoothie. In a blender, combine the remaining milk, nous and unappealing texture. strawberries, banana, yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using) and the ice cubes. Blend on high Strawberry-banana-chia until creamy and smooth, 30 to 60 seconds. breakfast smoothie Stir the chia seed and milk mixture to break up any clumps, then add to the blender and pulse Start to finish: 10 minutes on low once for 1 to 2 seconds, or just until the Servings: 2 chia seeds mix into the smoothie, but before they 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided are blended. Divide between 2 glasses and serve. 2 tablespoons chia seeds If you want the chia seeds to plump up more, let 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced the smoothies sit for 5 minutes before drinking. 1 banana, frozen and cut into slices or Nutrition information per serving: 281 calochunks ries; 72 calories from fat; 8 g fat (3 g saturated; 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 0 g trans fats); 17 mg cholesterol; 68 g carbohy-

Meat-free Monday lunches draws objections from official AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is raising objections to a school district pilot program that encourages kids to eat meatless lunches once a week. The program at the Drippings Springs School District offers meat-free lunch options on Mondays to students in its three elementary schools. Among the food items offered to students this Monday were a black-bean burrito, vegetarian chili with cornbread, baby carrots and sliced peaches. On past Mondays, students could choose cheese sandwiches, cheese ravioli, spinach salad and vegetarian soups. Students can still eat meaty

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meals on Mondays, but must bring their lunches from home. Staples said in an opinion piece published in the Austin American-Statesman Statesman that “meatless Mondays” are part of an “activist movement” advocating a vegetarian diet for Americans. He is in charge of the agency that administers school lunch programs in the state. “While we have plenty of room in the Lone Star State for vegetarians, we have no room for activists who seek to mandate their lifestyles on others,” he wrote. John Crowley heads childhood nutrition services for the Hays County district. He said the program is intended to en-

courage healthy and environmentally conscientious eating. Some benefits of growing vegetables over raising livestock include fewer greenhouse gases. He said there is no plan to expand the veggie menu to other weekdays. “Are we having a war on meat in Dripping Springs? Definitely not,” Crowley said. “We’re trying to think outside the box, and we serve a lot of Texas beef on our menus. We’ve had requests for more vegetarian options, and I thought, ‘Why don’t I give it a try and see how it’s received by kids?’” The Houston school district also has meat-free Mondays at some of its schools.

Whiskey isn’t just for sipping

The “Grannie Annie” Cook Book Series includes: “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ on the Woodstove”; Kentucky’s bourbon country, “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ at the Homestead”; “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ Fish from Cold Alaskan Wa- the classic American whiskey isn’t just for sipping anymore. ters”; and “Grannie Annie’s Eat Dessert First.” They are available at M & M Market in Nikiski.

A school teacher dishes out servings of salad and soup for lunch, which happens to be Salad every Tuesday of the week, on May 6, at Delcare Edu Center, a local kindergarten and child care center in the business district of Singapore. Everyday, lunch is prepared by the school kitchen staff and efforts to promote healthy eating in this particular center is seen in painstaking efforts in selection of their ingredients and food preparation methods. The children in this school are also taught to accept a wide variety of food, and the principal plans a weekly menu at the start of each school term. Healthy snacks consisting of fruits, home-made bread, natural beans, soup, and barley are served between meals.

Halve the eggs lengthwise and transfer the yolks to a mixing bowl. Set 20 egg white halves on a platter, cover, and refrigerate. This recipe uses 12 egg yolks, but only yields enough filling for 20 halves; reserve the extra 4 whites for another use. With a fork, mash the yolks to a smooth consistency. Add the mayonnaise, both mustards, honey, and salt, and mix until smooth. (You can also do this using an electric mixer with a whip attachment.) Taste and season accordingly. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a plain or large star tip, then pipe the mixture evenly into the egg white halves. Or fill the eggs with a spoon, dividing the filling evenly. Top each egg half with a sprinkle of pretzel pieces. Makes 20.

Restaurants stretching along the Urban Bourbon Trail in Louisville are creating bourbon-inspired sauces and glazes to jazz up main courses, side dishes and desserts. The 6-yearold bourbon cocktail and culinary experience has grown to 34 establishments, adding more zest to the city’s nightlife. The trail’s growth is part of a bourbon revival both nationally and in Kentucky’s largest city, where whiskey-making dates back to the late 1700s and where a portion of Main Street known as “Whiskey Row” was once home to as many as 50 distilleries before Prohibition. Louisville touts itself as the gateway to bourbon country, and for many visitors the restaurants and bars are part of a day-night bourbon experience. During the day, they tour distilleries about an hour or less away in rural Kentucky, where iconic bourbons such as Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve and Four Roses are crafted. At night, they flock to Louisville’s bars and restaurants where bourbon is a main course. “It’s a perfect complement to our Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour, since you get to savor the

authentic distillery experience by day and then enjoy the cosmopolitan allure of the Urban Bourbon Trail at dusk,” said Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. “Many of our guests use Louisville as their home base to enjoy their unique hotels, nightlife and culinary scene.” The bars are well-stocked — many establishments are typically stocked with anywhere from 50 to 150 varieties of Kentucky’s signature spirit — and the bourbon-inspired dishes are as varied as the whiskeys crafted by Kentucky’s master distillers. At St. Charles Exchange, there’s an appetizer dubbed Elvis on Horseback — baconwrapped, peanut butter-stuffed dates with bourbon-banana vinaigrette. The Brussels sprouts at Marketplace restaurant feature bourbon-sorghum hoisin and almond. Lilly’s serves up pork rib-eye with pork shoulder, summer succotash and grilled peach bourbon coulis. At Sidebar at Whiskey Row, the “Hung Jury” burger is layered with bourbon mushrooms and onions. For dessert, options include Derby Cafe’s Kentucky bread pudding with bourbon sauce and whipped cream. The “Wilbur sundae” at Doc Crow’s includes brown butter praline ice cream with a bourbon caramel ribbon atop cinnamon pork rinds, sprinkled with candied

bacon and topped with a bourbon cherry. The vast array of bourbons offered at the bars includes hard-to-get whiskeys. Bourbons Bistro, a founder of the Urban Bourbon Trail, features an average of 125 regular bourbons, 20 to 25 reserve bourbons, and 35 rye whiskeys. The Vernon Club, a bourbon bar housed in a bowling alley, keeps 300 bourbons on the menu. Its offerings of rare bourbons include Michter’s 20 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, the cultishly popular Pappy Van Winkle bourbons, and Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Four Wood. At the Old Seelbach Bar, customers can sip a smooth single-barrel bourbon or a classic cocktail at a restored bar from the early 1900s. The bar is a big draw at The Seelbach Hilton Hotel, a stately fixture in downtown Louisville. Author F. Scott Fitzgerald used The Seelbach as a backdrop for Tom and Daisy Buchanan’s wedding in “The Great Gatsby,” and the hotel was a favorite hangout for Al Capone. Many of the restaurants and bars on the Urban Bourbon Trail are a short walk from some of the city’s main attractions, including the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Muhammad Ali Center. Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, is a short drive away.

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

Sales & Marketing OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

The Peninsula Clarion is accepting applications for an additional outside sales representative. Sales experience is a must. This position requires a dependable vehicle & an Alaskan drivers license. Position offers excellent earning potential. Benefits available.

Send resume and/or application to: Peninsula Clarion. Attn.: Leslie Talent PO Box 3009 Kenai AK 99611 NO PHONE CALLS leslie.talent@peninsulaclarion.com or deliver to: 150 Trading Bay, Kenai.

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

Manufactured Mobile Homes For Sale by Owner.

General Employment BUILDING MAINTENANCE PERSON 15hr/ wk. Maintain grounds, repairs, janitorial tasks, painting units, $12- $15. DOE. Apply in Person Monday- Thursday 8am- noon. Northwood Apts. 190 W. Park Ave. Soldotna CAREGIVER NEEDED For assisted living home. Call between 9am-9pm (907)262-5090.

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3-BEDROOM 2-bath, fireplace, washer/dryer, 1-car garage. Soldotna, clean 4-plex, near schools. $950. plus utilities. No smoking/ pets. (907)260-5870. EXCELLENT OCEAN VIEW! Bay Arm Apartments, Kenai. Accepting applications for studio apartment, utilities included. $25. nonrefundable application fee. No pets. (907)283-4405. 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 Soldotnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, $700., plus electric. No animals/ smoking. (907)398-1300.

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

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. $65,000. OBO (907)776-7641 call anytime.

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NIKISKI 3-Bedroom, 2 1/2-baths, large kitchen with island, wood burning stove, 2-car garage. approximately 2000sqft., on 2 acres. Very peaceful, a lot of wildlife. $310,000. (907)776-8487, (907)394-1122.

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

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

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

Duplex

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

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 WHY RENT ????? Why rent when you can own, many low down & zero down payment programs available. Let me help you achieve the dream of home ownership. Call Now !!! Ken Scott, #AK203469. (907)395-4527 or cellular, (907)690-0220. Alaska USA Mortgage Company, #AK157293.

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.

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For RETURN of clock (wall mounted clock with chimes, brown, 14x20) bought at Salvation army 8/13/14. Sentimental value, gave away by mistake. (541)883-3735

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B-4 Peninsula Clarion, Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Auctions KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SURPLUS TANGIBLE PROPERTY AUCTION

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The Kenai Peninsula Borough Road Service Area hereby invites qualified firms to submit a firm price for acceptance by the Borough for the Buoy Avenue Improvement Project. Projects consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to upgrade and improve drainage on Buoy Avenue at milepost 12 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Kenai, Alaska. Pre-bid conference will be held at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Road Service Area office, 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, Alaska September 16, 2014 @ 10:00 AM. Attendance at pre-bid conferences is recommended but not mandatory. Contract is subject to the provision of State of Alaska, Title 36, Minimum Wage Rates. Contract will require certificates of insurance and may require performance and payment bonds. Bid documents may be obtained beginning September 10, 2014 at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Road Service Area office, 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 262-4427, for a non-refundable fee of $5.00 per set, $10.00 additional for mailing. Bid documents may also be downloaded from the web at: http://purchasing.borough.kenai.ak.us/ Opportunities.aspx One (1) complete set of the bid package is to be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Purchasing and Contracting Department, 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. These forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name on the outside and clearly marked: BID: BUOY AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DUE DATE: September 23, 2014, no later than 4:00 PM PUBLISH: 9/10, 2014

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars A baby born today has a Sun in Virgo and a Moon in Aries. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014:This year you are subject to wild swings in your luck. Also, a partner or loved one could be most unpredictable. You will learn not to worry so much about these impulsive moments and just go with the flow. You might desire more alone time. If you are single, there will be a tendency to choose people who don’t need or want what you want emotionally. Get to know people more thoroughly than usual when dating. If you are attached, you will recharge your romance by escaping your daily lives and going on more vacations together. ARIES knows how to spark your interest. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You initially might feel uncomfortable when dealing with a money matter. Confusion is likely to add to the difficulty of settling this issue easily. It would be wise to walk away from the issue for a while. A spontaneous action could recalibrate the situation. Tonight: As you like it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Note what you feel is going on behind the scenes. Don’t allow someone’s nervous energy to throw you off or undermine you. Stay focused. Know where you are coming from, and you will create more giveand-take as a result. Tonight: Keep your own counsel. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Your smile draws others toward you. Your ideas make sense.

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HHHH You seem to be too focused on achieving a long-term goal. How you deal with someone could change significantly once you have a serious talk with him or her. As a result, you might be more empathetic to this person. Tonight: Play it easy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHYour mind seems to take nearly every sentence you hear and head off to Fantasy Land with it. Obviously, staying in the here and now could be a major issue. Acknowledge this tendency to fall into reverie, and avoid making a mistake. Tonight: Go for something frisky. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Deal with a family member directly, or handle a domestic issue head-on. You cannot avoid this situation, even if you would like to. Your spontaneity is likely to take you down a new path, which could shock a partner, roommate or family member. Tonight: Happiest at home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You speak, and others listen. Explaining your idea might be easy, yet grasping someone else’s thoughts could be a lot harder. Pull yourself out of your own thinking. Try to walk in this person’s shoes to see where there is common ground. Tonight: Visit with friends. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You have a tendency to go to extremes. Recognize what is going on, and make a point of walking away from distorted thinking. A sudden risk could toss some confusion into your plans. Be sure that you can take a loss here before committing. Tonight: Get some exercise.

Is worcestershire best served cold? Dear Heloise: I have read the label on my original Worcestershire sauce and cannot find the answer to my question: Should you refrigerate Worcestershire sauce after opening it? — Danny P., via email The answer is no, you don’t HAVE to, but yes, you can. No it’s not a food-safety concern (unless your kitchen stays at, oh, around 90 degrees!). Yes, for the best taste and freshness. Also, how long does a bottle last in your house? — Heloise Salmonettes recipe Dear Heloise: My family loves your Heloise Salmonettes recipe, but we moved, and I cannot find the recipe. Please reprint it! — Judy W. in Idaho These are so delicious and easy to make! Here you go: 1 can of salmon or tuna (14-16 ounces) 1/4 cup liquid saved from the salmon or tuna 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup flour Pepper to taste 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder Fill a skillet halfway with oil and preheat. Drain the salmon or tuna, but keep 1/4 of the liquid. Place fish in a mixing bowl and break up with a fork so that it’s flaky. In small amounts, add egg, flour and pepper. Mix well to just blend everything — don’t overmix. Add the baking powder to the saved liquid and beat with a whisk or fork until frothy. IMMEDIATELY add it to the fish mixture and fold/stir to blend. Don’t let it sit! Start scooping the mixture onto a small spoon and drop into the hot oil. Watch them carefully, since they do brown quickly. Drain on a paper towel and serve. — Heloise P.S.: You can’t make up the mixture ahead of time, but you can cook the little “fish balls” and reheat them later.

SUDOKU

By Tom Wilson

By Dave Green

6 4 3 9 1 2 7 8 5

9 5 7 4 6 8 3 2 1

2 8 1 5 3 7 6 9 4

8 6 4 2 5 3 9 1 7

3 1 2 8 7 9 4 5 6

7 9 5 1 4 6 8 3 2

5 2 9 7 8 4 1 6 3

4 3 8 6 2 1 5 7 9

Difficulty Level

1 7 6 3 9 5 2 4 8

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

9/09

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Tundra

By Johnny Hart

Garfield

By Eugene Sheffer

Shoe

By Jim Davis

Take It from the Tinkersons By Bill Bettwy

4 8

8 4 7

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

Difficulty Level

9/10

By Chad Carpenter

By Chris Cassatt & Gary Brookins

Mother Goose and Grimm

6 1

By Michael Peters

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DEAR ABBY: I am five months pregnant with my second child and engaged to a wonderful man, “Tony.” We get along well with my ex-husband with whom I share custody of my first child. But problems may arise when the baby is born. I had a night of sex with a friend who is of a different race. Tony knows about it and the possibility that the baby will be mixed. He feels strongly that he will help me raise the child as his own. My family knows nothing about this, nor does my ex. How should I handle the possible backlash and confusion if this child is, indeed, the product of my one-night stand? — SCARED IN THE SOUTH DEAR SCARED: Say nothing prematurely. If your baby turns out to be mixed race, deal with it matter-of-factly. While there may be confusion, all you have to do is say that you and Tony plan to raise this child together in a loving family. If they wish to participate, they are welcome. If not, make it clear that you will do it without their help. Your baby will not be alone. According to the Census Bureau, the population of mixed-race Americans grew 32 percent from 2000 to 2010.

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