Peninsula Clarion, October 28, 2014 by Sound Publishing

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Vol. 45, Issue 24

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High tunnels here to stay

Question Do you plan to vote in the Nov. 4 general election? n Yes, I will vote in person at my polling place; n I plan to or have already voted early/ absentee; n No.

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By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

Parnell said he has spent his career with a heart for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. He said he would never let a victim come to his office or have allegations come forward without moving to take action. Walker said when oil companies complained about pipeline taxation, Parnell “acted immediately” by firing the chairman of the board that reviews the tax value the trans-Alaska pipeline.

High tunnels are here to stay. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announced last month the High Tunnel Cost Share grant program is no longer an interim practice. “The program has been tested and proven in the last four or five years,” said Meg Mueller, the NRCS Kenai district conservationist. “It is quite popular and proven useful.” Alaska ranks second in the nation in numbers of high tunnels, Mueller said. Missouri has more, but per capita Alaska is likely in first place, she said. In the central Kenai Peninsula area there are 79 high tunnels in use through the cost share program, and in Homer there are 161, Mueller said. Another 12 contracts have been approved, but not yet built, she said. In Alaska growers use high tunnels as a method for season extension and a way to cultivate produce that could not otherwise flourish in the harsh northern climate, Mueller said. “Production is so abundant and prolific, people tailor their seasons now,” Mueller said. “They don’t start as early and end as late because during the production season it is that much better.” High tunnels, also known as hoop houses, are hulking metal

See DEBATE, page A-7

See TUNNEL, page A-7

In the news Alaska LNG Project open house today

The Alaska LNG Project has scheduled a series of open houses across Alaska to provide details about the multi-billion dollar project. The first meeting will be held tonight at Nikiski Middle-High School, 52275 Education Drive in Nikiski, from 6-9 p.m. Officials with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, will be attend the meetings as part of the federal agency’s process in preparing an environmental impact statement for the process, according to an Alaska LNG media release. FERC approval is required to construct and operate the planned gas treatment plant at the North Slope, 800-mile long pipeline, gas liquefaction plant and the LNG shipping terminal in Nikiski. — Staff report

Correction A story on Thursday’s Arts page contained an error. Donations for Tomoko Raften’s and Maria Allison’s recital were given to the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra. The Clarion regrets the error.

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Lance Corporal Jeff Melvin took on the job of catching the stuffed animals from attendees at the Friday Kenai Brown Bears Game during the sixth annual Toys for Tots fundraiser at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna.

Parnell, Walker spar at debate By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell and independent candidate Bill Walker traded barbs during a televised debate late Sunday, one of the last debates remaining before the Nov. 4 election. Walker sought to cast Parnell as slow to respond to allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct within the Alaska National Guard, a characterization that Parnell vigor-

ously disputed. Parnell, meanwhile, asked Walker what deal he cut with Democrats to have Bryon Mallott join Walker’s ticket. Walker said there was none. The National Guard scandal has cast a shadow over the race, with Parnell facing criticism over his response. He has said he responded to every allegation brought to him, including following up with Guard leadership on the handling of claims and having his chief of

staff take concerns to the FBI in 2010. Parnell has said he went to the National Guard Bureau in February when he received “concrete examples” of how the command structure was failing Guard members. Findings of the bureau’s Office of Complex Investigations led to a shake-up in Guard leadership and recommendations that Parnell said he is implementing to help restore confidence in the Guard. In the KTUU debate Sunday,

Visiting police chief offers support for legal pot By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

During his 20 years in law enforcement, Larry Kirk, police chief with Old Monroe, Missouri, had long been opposed to the legalization of marijuana. It wasn’t until he started to do research on the history of marijuana, he says, that he started to understand the cost and effect the war on drugs has had on the entire country. Kirk, a representative from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) spoke at a Kenai Rotary Club meeting Monday and shared information of marijuana legalization from a police perspective. Kirk is visiting the Kenai Peninsula this week to provide information to

voters prior to the vote on Ballot Measure 2, which would legalize the recreational use and sale of marijuana for adults 21 or older. “Look at any federal budget and see the poor returns as what we have seen with drug prohibition,” Kirk said. “Our government has spent trillions over the years and we haven’t seen any impact on demand. At some point you have to re-evaluate.” Kirk said that with the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s came an increase in crime in the black market violence. Today drug cartels and street gangs control the illegal market. Legalization of marijuana would take money out of the criminal aspect and the state would benefit from the sale economically,

he said. “Every dollar spent in the illegal market goes to street gangs and drug cartels,” he said. “Every dollar spent on marijuana bought legally in Colorado and Washington goes back into the state. Anytime you take something out of the illegal market the better.” Kirk addressed misinformation and myths that crime has risen in Colorado since marijuana was legalized in January. Using figures from the Colorado state website, Kirk said homicide is down 28 percent, sexual assault is down 10 percent, robbery down five percent and vehicle theft is down 25 percent this year. While the reduction in crime See LEGAL, page A-7

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Larry Kirk, with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) speaks to members of the Kenai Rotary Club Monday at Don Jose’s Restaurant in Kenai. Kirk, a police chief with Old Monroe Police Department in Missouri, said the social impacts of marijuana arrests have negatively impacted every state in the country.

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AccuWeather 5-day forecast for Kenai-Soldotna

Barrow 25/17

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The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an exclusive index of the effects of temperature, wind, Sunrise humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, Sunset pressure and elevation on the human body.

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19 25 32 31

Daylight Length of Day - 8 hrs., 59 min., 0 sec. Daylight lost - 5 min., 24 sec.

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Nome 34/21 Unalakleet McGrath 33/21 27/10

New Nov 22 Tomorrow 3:09 p.m. 11:17 p.m.

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24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.00" Month to date ............................ 1.18" Normal month to date ............. 2.39" Year to date ............................. 17.72" Normal year to date ............... 15.24" Record today ................. 1.04" (2013) Record for Oct. .............. 7.36" (1986) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963) Snowfall 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. .. 0.0" Month to date ........................... Trace Season to date ......................... Trace

Juneau 45/34

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Kodiak 47/36

Sitka 43/38

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92 at Big Spring, Texas 8 at Bodie State Park, Calif.

State Extremes Metlakatla Fort Greely

Ketchikan 46/43

50 -5

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(Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation)

Warmth will expand in the Eastern states today. Showers and gusty thunderstorms will extend along a cool front from Texas to the lower Great Lakes. A potent storm will affect part of the Northwest.

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Valdez Kenai/ 36/20 Soldotna Homer

Cold Bay 40/32

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High ............................................... 33 Low ................................................ 17 Normal high .................................. 38 Normal low .................................... 21 Record high ........................ 50 (1974) Record low ....................... -10 (2001)

Anchorage 35/22

Bethel 35/15

National Cities Yesterday Today Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

Fairbanks 22/5

Talkeetna 34/9 Glennallen 20/-18

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Unalaska 41/35

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Internet: www.gedds.alaska.edu/auroraforecast

Today’s activity: Moderate Where: Auroral activity will be moderate. Weather permitting, moderate displays will be visible overhead from Barrow to as far south as Talkeetna and visible low on the horizon as far south as Bethel, Soldotna and southeast Alaska.

Temperature

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Last Nov 14

Prudhoe Bay 15/8

Anaktuvuk Pass 18/10

Kotzebue 31/19

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Space station dodges old satellite’s debris By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The International Space Station sidestepped a piece of treacherous junk Monday just hours before the planned launch of a supply ship from Virginia. NASA said debris from an old, wrecked Russian satellite would have come dangerously close to the orbiting lab — just two-tenths of a mile — if not for the move. The space station was maneuvered well out of harm’s way to Results are not scientific keep the outpost and its six inhabitants safe. Mission Control was informed of the space junk over the Cascade range adds 75 square miles weekend. CLE ELUM, Wash. — The Nature Conservancy says it It is wreckage from a Kosmos is buying nearly 75 square miles of forestland in the central satellite that was launched in Cascade Mountains to protect valuable wildlife habitat. 1993 and collided with an IridiThe $49 million land purchase announced Monday runs um spacecraft in 2009. along both sides of Interstate 90 between Snoqualmie Pass Mission Control said the and Cle Elum. The group is also buying about 183 square space station’s relocation would miles in Montana’s Blackfoot River Valley. not affect Monday evening’s The conservancy is buying the land in both states from scheduled launch of a commerSeattle-based Plum Creek, one of the nation’s largest private cial supply ship. landowners. Orbital Sciences Corp.’s unIn Washington, the land is home to diverse wildlife, such manned Cygnus capsule holds as elk, wolverine, birds and spotted owls and connects pub5,000 pounds of cargo for NASA, lic federal and state lands in the headwaters of the Yakima including 32 mini research satRiver. ellites, a meteor tracker, and a The purchase doubles what the group owns outright in the tank of high-pressure nitrogen state. to replenish a vestibule used by — Associated Press spacewalking astronauts. Liftoff was scheduled for 6:45 p.m. from Wallops Island, Virginia. The launch, coming a halfhour after sunset, should be visible along much of the Eastern Company Final Change Silver closed.............17.14 -0.06 Seaboard, from South Carolina to Agrium Inc................94.74 +1.92 Dow Jones avg..... 16,817.94 +12.53 Connecticut and Massachusetts. Alaska Air Group.......51.82 +1.62 NASDAQ................4,485.93 +2.22 As an added bonus, the space ACS...........................1.37 -0.02 S&P 500................ 1,961.63 -2.95 station was to pass overhead five Apache Corp........... 73.05 -2.76 AT&T.........................34.11 +0.24 Stock prices provided by the Kenai minutes later, resembling a fastBaker Hughes...........51.13 -2.36 Peninsula Edward Jones offices. moving star. BP ............................41.95 -0.22 Traffic is heavy these days Chevron...................115.02 -0.89 260 miles up. ConocoPhillips......... 68.83 -1.24 Just this past Saturday, a ExxonMobil.............. 93.71 -0.78 Dragon cargo ship supplied by 1st Natl. Bank AK...1,680.00 -20.00 Friday’s prices GCI...........................11.00 -0.04 the California-based SpaceX Halliburton............... 52.39 -3.39 company — its fifth — departed Harley-Davidson...... 63.37 +0.02 North Slope crude: the space station after a monthHome Depot............ 95.47 +0.48 long visit and splashed into the $81.99, DOWN from McDonald’s...............92.01 +0.34 Safeway................... 34.09 -0.03 Pacific with a load of precious $82.93 on Thursday Schlumberger.......... 93.52 -3.72 science samples. West Texas Int.: Tesoro...................... 65.83 +0.15 On Wednesday, a Russian Walmart................... 76.59 +0.21 $82.93, DOWN from cargo ship is set to rocket into Wells Fargo...............51.31 +0.11 $81.26 on Thursday orbit from Kazakhstan and arrive Gold closed............ 1,227.71 -3.18

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at the space station the same day. The Cygnus — named after the swan constellation — would arrive Sunday and remain at the station until early December. It is not designed to return safely like the Dragon, but rather will be filled with trash and burn up in the atmosphere. “Given all the traffic that’s coming and going ... we might want to send up some of those red and green wands they use on the deck of an aircraft carrier,” said Orbital Sciences’ executive vice president Frank Culbertson, a former astronaut who lived on the space station more than a decade ago. This is the fourth space station delivery for the Virginiabased Orbital Sciences. Each one honors a deceased person linked to the company or commercial spaceflight; this one pays tribute to Mercury astronaut Deke Slayton, who led a rocket company until his death in 1993. Orbital Sciences tucked in some treats for a post-Halloween celebration by the two Americans, three Russians and one German on board. Culbertson did not want to divulge the type of goodies and spoil the surprise.

Peninsula Clarion, Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Obituary

Around the Peninsula

Marvin Olaf Mattson

Dig Pink with Kenai volleyball

Marvin Olaf Mattson, 76, passed away on October 24, 2014 at his home in Kasilof, AK. A viewing will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2014 at The Kasilof Community Church on the corner or Kbeach and Sterling Hwy. Funeral Services will follow the viewing. Marvin will be interred at Fort Richardson National Cemetery in Anchorage at a later date. He was born 15 April 1938 at New London, MN to Olaf and Myrtle (Paulson) Mattson. His father passed away when he was nine and the family moved to Amery, WI. Marv graduated from Amery High School and served in the US Navy. On 4 March 1961 he married Loretta Goldie Vance at Clayton, WI. The couple had four sons. Marv worked as a mechanic for Evinrude Motors, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet and Ford dealers. In 1965 he moved his family to Alaska and worked Spruce Park Auto Body, Alaska Sales & Service, Texaco stations on Muldoon and Fifth Avenue. In 1974 he purchases Inlet View Texaco and operated it for several years. After he sold the station he worked a short time for Senco and then began working with the IBEW as a mechanic he traveled the state and worked for several electrical companies ending up at Homer Electric in Kenai. He retired from there in 2000. Marv loved fishing, hunting, camping, boating and gold prospecting. He was a former member of Sand Lake Lions, American Welding Association and Gold Prospectors Association of America. Preceded in death by his parents, a son David Mark Mattson and a sister Mary Ann Frye. He is survived by his wife and sons; Donald (Cassandra) of Wasilla, Daniel of Renton, WA and Dane (Vela) of Anchorage. Grandchildren: Tayler (JonPaul Szybnski) of Wasilla, Danielle, Deanna, Meagan, Colleen, David II and Matthew, Jesse Mariel (Kenneth) Stacey of Washington; Great-grandchildren: Mason and Marcus Szybnski of Wasilla and Stella Stacey of Washington; Sister: Betty (Ray) Hansen of Amery, WI; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local Salvation Army or Hospice. Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please sign Marvin’s online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

Kenai Central High School’s inaugural Dig Pink Rally is Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 3-7 p.m. In addition to volleyball matches between Kenai and Nikiski, the event will include a silent auction, balloon pop and bake sale. Wear pink and receive free admission. All proceeds will benefit the Side-Out Foundation and breast cancer awareness. For more information, email kenaivolleyball@gmail. com.

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. • Take Off Pounds Sensibly, for all ages, meets at the Kenai Senior Center. For more information call 907-283-3451. • Toddler Story Time (18 Months-PreK) in the Children’s Area at the Soldotna Public Library. Get up and get moving with stories, songs, and silly fun that encourages your toddler’s language skills! For more information, call 907-262-4227. Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. • Kenai Bridge Club plays party bridge at the Kenai Senior Center. Call 907-252-9330 or 907-283-7609. 1 p.m. • National Family Caregiver Support Group meets at the Soldotna Senior Center. Call Shelley at 907-262-1280. • Free Seated Zumba Gold at the Kenai Senior Center. New participants, active older adults, and chair-bound or limited mobility participants are encouraged. 6 p.m. • Weight Watchers, Woodruef Building, 155 Smith Way, Soldotna. Doors open at 5:15; joining members should arrive by 5:30; Getting Started session for newcomers at 6:30. Call 907262-4892. 6:30 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous “Speaking of Solutions” group at Central Peninsula Hospital, Redoubt Room, Soldotna. • Have you lost a child, grandchild, or adult sibling of any age? The Compassionate Friends of the Kenai Peninsula meets at the Soldotna Public Library. For more information, email tcfofthekenai@gmail.com or call Leslie at 907-398-3113. 7 p.m. • Lost & Found Grief Self Help Group at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 Soldotna Ave. For more information, call 907-4203979. 8 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “It works” at URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • AA North Roaders Group Step and Traditions Study at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 907242-9477. • Alcoholics Anonymous Ninichik support group at United Methodist Church, 15811 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik. Call 907567-3574.

Caregiver Support Program helps cope with holiday stress On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Soldotna Senior Center, a Caregiver Support Meeting on Coping with Holiday Stress in planned. Join other family caregivers to share your experiences and concerns about being a caregiver. If you know someone who is a caregiver encourage them to join a support group. For more information call 907-262-1280.

GED test information available

A GED Instruction and Test Information session will take place at the Soldotna Public Library Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Community Room. A free community open swim session is scheduled for 4-6 For more information, call 907-262-4227. p.m. Nov. 7 at the Skyview Middle School pool. The event is sponsored by The Dermatology and Skin Cancer Clinic of Author has Prescription for Adventure Alaska. Join Naomi Gaede-Penner as she presents her Prescription Screenings for infants, preschoolers available for Adventure book series Nov. 6 at noon, in the Community Room at the Soldotna Public Library. Listen to excerpts from Sprout and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District her books and see slides from her family’s early homesteadChild Find Program will be offering free screenings for chil- ing years on the Kenai Peninsula. dren not yet in kindergarten (5 years old and younger). Her Alaska History Study Guide has been used by students The screening will be held in Ninilchik at the NTC Clinic across the state, grades 6-12, especially those needing to comAnnex on Nov. 5, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. plete their Alaska History credit requirements. Your child’s early development, motor skills, speech, early A discussion to follow. For a sneak peek visit Naomi’s learning concepts, vision and hearing will be screened. Chil- website at http://www.prescriptionforadventure.com. For dren will be seen by appointment only. Immunizations are more information, call 907-262-4227. available upon request. To make an appointment, please call the NTC Clinic at 907-567-3970.

Free community swim at Skyview

Gaming day at Soldotna library

Hospice wine event scheduled The l9th annual Hospice Wine Event has been scheduled for Feb. 14, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. The location for the event has been changed to the Fireweed Fellowship Hall, 139 North Fireweed, in Soldotna, adjacent to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, at 222 West Redoubt Avenue, in Soldotna. The new location will accommodate Wine Event guests in a more spacious and comfortable environment. Gourmet appetizers catered by Heavenly Delights will be paired with a delicious selection of champagne and wine from Specialty Liquors. Tickets will $150 per person, and will be available for purchase in early January 2015 at the Hospice Office in Soldotna. For more information, please contact Teri (262-1468), Mary (3981600), or Linn (398-9155).

HEA Energy and Conservation Fairs coming up

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Visit the Soldotna Public Library Nov. 15 for a day of strategy game playing and game testing from 1-5 p.m. in the Community Room. Be one of the few to game test the next big strategy game Serfs and Soldiers. Similar to the games “Settlers of Catan” and “Chess,” Serfs and Soldiers has you exploring for resources while defending your land using strategy and tactics. Light snacks will be provided. Settlers of Catan, Ages of Empires, Chess, and other games will be available for play. Don’t pass up the opportunity to help shape and form the prototype of this exciting game! For more information, call 907262-4227.

Elder law clinic at Soldotna library A free legal clinic for those who would like more information about Elder Law is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Soldotna Public Library. You will learn about advanced health care directives, guardianship and conservatorship, power of attorney, probate, and wills. Applications for Alaska Legal Services will be available if you are in need of assistance from an attorney. Sponsored by Alaska Legal Services Corporation. Questions? Call the Kenai ALSC office 907-395-0352.

Homer Electric Association is offering its members an opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in energy conservation and efficiency. Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., HEA will be hosting its annual Energy and Conservation Fair at the Kenai Middle School in Kenai. The Fair will be repeated Nov. 8 at Homer High School in Homer. The Fairs will feature vendors and energy conservation experts displaying a variety of energy efficiency related products and information. Topics covered will include appliances, recycling, construction materials, doors and windows, heating sources, Book group forming lighting options, and alternative energy. The Fairs, which are Readers Wanted! The Soldotna Public Library is starting a family-oriented, will also feature door prizes, popcorn, hot new Outside The Box Book Club for adults, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. in dogs, refreshments and the announcement of the winners of the Community Room. an energy conservation student contest sponsored by HEA. Come share refreshments and ideas with fellow book lovers. For additional information, please call HEA Director of No required reading for the first meeting. Member Relations Joe Gallagher at 283-2324. For more information, call 907-262-4227.

One typo costs man thousands ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico man says he made an error while paying his electric bill that led him to overpay by thousands of dollars. The Public Service Company of New Mexico says it could take weeks to get him his money back. KOB-TV reports that Rio Rancho attorney Ira Karmiol overpaid a $278 bill online earlier this month. He inadvertently hit a fourth digit. He says he paid $2,787 because of the typo he didn’t catch. When he noticed the error a few days later, Karmiol says he contacted the utility company. The company said its policy required three to four weeks to process a refund request. A utility spokesman says he can’t disqcuss problems with specific customers. Issues like these are ordinarily resolved “as quickly as possible,” he said. -Associated Press

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Utility’s pipe order meaningful step toward energy relief The Oct. 22 announcement that the

Interior Gas Utility has placed an order for pipe to complete the first phase of its distribution buildout next year was welcome news for those following local energy issues closely. Not only is it meaningful progress down the path toward affordable energy for Interior residents, but the development also keeps the IGU’s part of the ambitious Interior Energy Project on track. The first pipe order will be for 80 miles of polyethylene pipe of varying diameters and will be installed next summer in North Pole. As residents in Fairbanks found this year as crews installing pipe for Fairbanks Natural Gas extended existing lines, it’s one thing to read about natural gas coming at a future date and very much another to see pipe going into the ground. Something about the tangible nature of the project when it reaches the stage of installation resonates better than a dozen hopeful speeches by local leaders ever could. It’s worth noting that expanding distribution doesn’t ensure affordable gas delivery in and of itself. Many hurdles remain between the present and late 2016, the Interior Energy Project’s target date for the beginning of gas delivery. The gas liquefaction plant planned by project partner MWH Global must still be constructed on the North Slope. Logistics and purchasing relating to the trucks themselves and transport of gas from the Slope must still take place. Local storage capacity must be increased to accommodate the supply of gas. And most importantly, residents must convert their boilers to operate using natural gas, providing the demand for gas that will allow the project to grow and delivered gas prices to remain low. From a pessimist’s point of view, those are quite a few potential failure points. From an optimist’s, that’s a straightforward list of items on a checklist, the end point of which is energy relief for the Interior. Up until Wednesday, though, there was one more item on that list, and it’s now in the process of getting crossed off. What’s more, distribution is an aspect of the project that must be in place regardless of the gas source, so whether the North Slope plant or Cook Inlet gas are in position to deliver low-cost gas, the lines IGU is purchasing will be essential for residents. Whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist, it’s hard to argue this week’s development is bad news. — Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Oct. 24

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Letters to the Editor Voters asked to consider Thornton I am writing this letter to appeal to the voters of District 30 to cast their ballots, if they haven’t already, for Shauna Thornton for State House. Shauna believes in the value of education — that human capital is our most valuable natural resource. It’s her belief that investing in education will pay sustained dividends. Shauna is a strong supporter of traditional Alaskan values such as self-reliance, subsistence, jobs, and balanced budgets. You may not know Shauna personally, as this is her first time running for public office. But she has been involved in many community groups over the years, donating her time and energy to help our residents. She may not have the big oil dollars behind her or the endorsements of specialty groups that usually focus on a single issue, but what voter casts his or her vote based on a single issue? We are not short term thinkers. I believe we vote based on the candidate as a whole. Don’t believe it if you hear during these last few days that Shauna doesn’t support the right to bear arms or that she doesn’t believe in energy production, because she does! She is, after all, a product of this community. She is a real, down-to-earth person who is always ready to talk with people about the issues. She listens, she works hard, and best of all she is always acces-

sible! You can call her anytime at 907-5981171, and I know she would welcome the chance to let you know who she is and why we should send her to Juneau. Danette Kebschull Soldotna

Young loses support Once again, as so often in the past, Alaska’s Congressman Don Young has shown himself to be arrogant, uninformed on the subject about which he’s speaking, narrow-minded, offensive, bombastic ... the list goes on and on. His opponent in this election, Forrest Dunbar, is well educated (Harvard), polite, soft spoken, intelligent, and has grown up in Alaska bush communities (Eagle and Cordova). If I were making a bet, I’d put my money on Don; Alaskans seem to think that by electing this buffoon to Congress over and over, they are sticking their finger in the eye of Congress, but in reality they’re just proving that they are more like him than his opponent. But I know who I’ll be voting for, and it’s not Don Young. Gerald R. Brookman Kenai

Begich a strong proponent for public education November 4th will decide some very important races in our state. No doubt we are all a bit tired of the phone calls, adds, flyers, etc. trying to convince us to vote for one candidate or the other. I have already cast my ballot. I voted again just as I did in

2008 for Mark Begich. I truly believe he is the best choice for Alaska. I do not agree with Senator Begich on all the issues. However, on the issue of education I know he is the best choice. Whether you are an educator or not, one should agree that educating our children to the best of our ability is something we should all value. A strong public educational system makes for strong communities. I encourage you to look at Dan Sullivan’s website and find how he stands on public education. Not only could I not find how he would support our state on matters related to education, I could not find a single mention of the word “education” on the website. Mark Begich continues to advocate for public education and public school educators at the federal level by promoting STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) curriculum, by fighting to overturn the onerous regulations imposed by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as No Child Left Behind), and by supporting legislation that would eliminate the Government Pension Offset, Windfall Elimination Provision (known as GPO/WEP) which penalizes public teachers when they retire in Alaska by not affording them their full social security benefits earned outside of Alaska. It would be impossible to agree 100 percent with every candidate. Please analyze all the issues important to you and your family and most importantly vote on November 4th. LaDawn Druce, Sterling

On marijuana, scientists who know say ‘no’ On November 4, Alaskans will consider Ballot Measure No. 2, an initiative to legalize the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes. And those who support that commercial trade are investing heavily in hoping you will vote yes. Make no mistake about it, marijuana – like tobacco and alcohol – is big business. Like alcohol and tobacco, the costs of marijuana to public health, public safety, our youth, and lost productivity are similarly high. It’s not surprising that Outside investors would regard Alaska as fertile territory for unconditional legalization. In 1975, our Supreme Court found a right for Alaskans to consume small amounts of marijuana in their homes in the privacy provisions of the Alaska Constitution. And in 1998, Alaskans voted to legalize marijuana for medical purposes with 58 percent support. But Measure No. 2 is not about “medical marijuana.” Nor is Measure No. 2 necessary to protect adult Alaskans who consume marijuana in their homes from police intrusion. Measure No. 2 is less about freedom, than it is about profit at the expense of public health. That’s why I plan to “Vote No on 2”. I come to this decision after careful consideration of the medical evidence. My guide through the scientific literature was Dr. Nora Volkow, the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Earlier this year, Dr. Volkow published a peer-reviewed paper about the health effects of marijuana in the New England Journal of Medicine, one of the nation’s most eminent medical publications. Volkow directs a component of our National Institutes of Health which is, of course, neutral on state level policy initiatives. Fortunately for all of us, NIH does not prohibit its scientists from entering the discussion by objectively sharing the science with policymakers and the public. Here’s what Volkow has to say about the state of the evidence. “The popular notion seems to be that marijuana is a harmless pleasure, access to which should not be regulated or considered illegal.” However popular notions are not always correct. C

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some. On this, Volkow observes that “both immediate and long term exposure to marijuana impair driving ability; marijuana is the illicit drug most frequently reported in connection with impaired driving and accidents, including fatal accidents.” Moreover, the mixing of marijuana and alcohol can further exacerbate the dangers to public safety. Perhaps the most startling revelation of Volkow’s research is that all marijuana is not alike. The potency of marijuana is determined by its Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC content. Analysis of seized marijuana for sale on the street demonstrates that THC concentrations have been rising from about 3 percent in 1980 to about 12 percent today. Volkow suggests that this may be the reason for increasing emergency room visits associated with marijuana and a higher level of fatal crashes. Also, the initiative specifically defines marijuana to include concentrates, which can contain 80-90 percent THC. Marijuana edibles would also be legalized and commercialized under the initiative. In Colorado, child-attractive edibles like lollipops, flavored drinks, and gummy bears, with multiple doses of THC, are being sold. Marijuana is a drug, and with all drugs there are risks and benefits. Research suggests that use of marijuana or some of its component chemicals can be beneficial for the alleviation of a variety of medical conditions. But patients with these conditions benefit from discussions with their health care providers about the risks and benefits. The state should examine the most appropriate access for this class of users. That said, the evidence that marijuana is harmful for non-medical use is growing. That should give Alaskans pause as we enter the voting booth. I believe strongly in working for the health, safety, educational achievement, productivity, and community welfare of Alaskans. That is why I am voting no on Ballot Measure 2.

One of the detrimental effects is addiction. “The evidence clearly indicates that long term marijuana usage can lead to addiction. About 16 percent of those who begin marijuana usage as teenagers will become addicted. And there seems to be a strong association between repeated use and addiction. About a quarter to a half of those who use marijuana everyday are addicted. “Marijuana use by adolescents is particularly troublesome.” Those who begin using marijuana as teenagers, when the brain is still developing, are 2 to 4 times more likely to demonstrate dependence symptoms within 2 years of first use than those who first use marijuana as adults. And since marijuana use “impairs critical cognitive functions…for days after use many students could be functioning at a cognitive level that is below their natural capability for considerable period of times.” These effects could be even longer lasting. Adults who smoked marijuana during adolescence have fewer fibers in specific brain regions that are important to things like alertness, self-consciousness, learning and memory. NIDA-funded research provides some support for longstanding fears that use of marijuana may be a gateway to use of other drugs with even greater known adverse health effects. Truthfully, the same may be said of alcohol and tobacco. Whether the mechanism is chemical, cultural or some combination of the two is less well known, but no evidence is cited to suggest that marijuana use keeps young people away Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, reprefrom other drugs. The prevalence of impaired driving in sents Alaska in the U.S. Senate. Alaska is well known and deeply trouble-

Business Business News Chambers set schedules n The Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon today at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. A presentation on the federal review of the Alaska LNG Project and what it means to you with Larry Persily, Federal Coordinator for Alaska Gas Line Projects, is planned. RSVP is required; call 262-9814 or 283-1991.

Alaska LNG hosts open house The Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project is inviting the community to attend an open house on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. in the Nikiski Middle-High School auditorium to learn more about the project. Members of the Alaska LNG team will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. Representatives from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will also be in attendance. For more information call 1-855-550-5445 or visit www.ak-lng.com.

HEA Energy and Conservation Fairs coming up soon Homer Electric Association is offering its members an opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in energy conservation and efficiency. Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., HEA will be hosting its annual Energy and Conservation Fair at the Kenai Middle School in Kenai. The Fair will be repeated Nov. 8 at Homer High School in Homer. The Fairs will feature vendors and energy conservation experts displaying a variety of energy efficiency related products and information. Topics covered will include appliances, recycling, construction materials, doors and windows, heating sources, lighting options, and alternative energy. The Fairs, which are family-oriented, will also feature door prizes, popcorn, hot dogs, refreshments and the announcement of the winners of an energy conservation student contest sponsored by HEA. For additional information, please call HEA Director of Member Relations Joe Gallagher at 283-2324.

Job Center hosts training

The following job skills workshops will be offered at the Peninsula Job Center the week of Nov. 3: Monday, Nov. 3 — 9:30 a.m, ALEXsys Job Leads; 10:30 a.m., Introduction to ALEXsys and the Job Center; 2 p.m., Resume Writing Workshop Tuesday, Nov. 4 — 10:30 a.m., CareerReady 101 Lab Wednesday, Nov. 5 — 9 a.m., WorkKeys® Testing Thursday, Nov. 6 — 10:30 a.m., Interviewing Skills Workshop Friday, Nov. 7 — No workshops offered All workshop are free of charge to the public Those interested in attending any workshops offered at the Peninsula Job Center can reserve space by clicking on the “Schedule Workshops” option located on the main screen in your ALEXsys account (www.jobs.alaska.gov ), call 335-3010, or visit the job center located in Kenai at 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite #2. Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding state and federal holidays.

Business workshops offered Six small business workshops will be offered weekly in Fairbanks and by videoconference in Soldotna. The series is hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service and the UAF Community and Technical College. Kathryn Dodge, Extension economic development specialist, said the workshops will offer guidance to small business owners interested in starting or expanding their businesses. Participants may attend one or all of the workshops. The topics include: n Legal forms of business, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday n Record keeping and taxes for mining, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6 n How to get a small business loan, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 Each class costs $25. Register online at http://bit.ly/cesworkshops. See more information about the classes and videoconference locations at www.uaf.edu/ces. Instructors will include Fairbanks attorney John Burns; accountant Paul Robinson; Scott Swingle of the Small Business Administration; Russ Talvi of the Alaska Small Business Development Center; Paul Bauer of the Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union; and Adam Krynicki of the UAF Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization. For more information, contact Dodge at 474-6497 or kdodge@alaska.edu.

SBA accepting Small Business Week Award Nominations The U.S. Small Business Administration - Alaska district office has announced the opening of SBA’s online portal and is ready to accept nominations for its 2015 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year award. SBA has been following the mantra - Smart, Bold and Accessible in the way the agency conducts business. This is now the third year SBA has been using the online portal submission process, a great and smart improvement from years past. The improved dedicated web portal http://awards.sba. gov provides all the guidelines and has made it much easier to submit and track submissions of nominees for National Small Business Week. All nominations must be submitted online, postmarked or hand delivered to the SBA no later than 3 p.m. EST, Jan. 5, 2015. In addition to the portal, nominations can also be sent directly to SBA’s Alaska District Office. For contact information and other District Office information visit online at www.sba.gov/ak, call 800-755-7034 or visit in person at 420 L Street, Suite 300, Anchorage, Alaska.

What’s new in your business? Have you opened a new business, moved to a new location, hired a new person or promoted an employee? Send us your information at news@peninsulaclarion. com, fax it to 907-283-3299, or drop it by the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay in Kenai. Questions? Call 907-335-1251. Business announcements may be submitted to news@ peninsulaclarion.com.

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Small business viewpoint: Ebola, energy and elections By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer

NEW YORK — Small business owners have their fair share of issues they need to stay on top of. These days they can add three more to the list. Gas prices are plunging. Fears about the Ebola virus are increasing. And the upcoming elections are raising questions about what the new Congress is likely to do. All of these issues affect small businesses and can have positive or negative ramifications depending on the situation. Here’s a look at each:

Ebola Craig Beal has had three cancellations for safaris to places like Botswana and South Africa that are nine hours by plane from the countries with widespread Ebola outbreaks. Inquiries to his company, Travel Beyond, about African trips are down about 30 percent. Beal says he believes people will book trips when fears fade. A similar pattern emerged after riots in South Africa and a shooting last year at a Nairobi, Kenya, mall. “If our business was off 50 percent for three or months, I’d be pretty concerned,” says Beal, whose company is in Wayzata, Minnesota. The concern about Ebola is resulting in more sales for some companies. Orders have tripled this month at Disposable-Garments.com, which sells protective clothing including the coveralls known as hazmat suits. Some items are on back order because of higher demand from individuals and medical facilities, says Kevin Morales, sales and marketing director for the Hammond, Indiana company. Amerinet, which helps medical facilities find and purchase supplies, is getting more inquiries about buying protective garments including gowns, masks, caps and shoe covers, says Dale Wright, chief contracting officer for the St. Louis-based company. “They say, “we know what we need, but we don’t know where to find them,” Wright says.

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In this Oct. 21 photo, Craig Beal, owner of Travel Beyond, poses with books on Africa at his travel agency in Wayzata, Minn. Fear about the Ebola virus spreading is hurting businesses like Beal’s. He has had three cancellations for safaris to places like Botswana and South Africa that are nine hours by plane from the countries with widespread outbreaks.

good or bad for small businesses. The price of gas averaged nearly $3.70 a gallon nationally on April 28. It’s now below $3.10, down nearly 17 percent. Los Angeles landscaper Michael Clarke estimates he’s saving $325 this month from what he paid in September to fuel four vehicles and equipment. Clarke, whose company, MGS Landscaping, is offsetting losses from earlier this year, when he paid up to $4.25 a gallon. He’s now paying about $3.59. More good news: Companies can benefit from cheaper gas because it gives people money for other things. But gas station owners are taking a hit. They make less than 2 cents of profit on each dollar of gas, says Libby Bierman, an analyst with financial research company Sageworks.

taxes or other small business issues. Some political analysts believe the Republicans have a good chance to take control of the Senate, and therefore both houses. It may not get enough of a majority to overcome Democratic filibusters on legislation where the parties are sharply divided. That likely means there’s little chance Congress will pass comprehensive tax reform legislation, says Dean Baker, codirector of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, a liberal think tank. Small business advocacy groups want the tax laws overhauled to ease the burden on sole proprietorships, partnerships and some small corporations. However, small businesses might get some tax deductions and other tax relief in the new Congress, Baker says. Laws affecting small business are more likely to be enacted by states, says John Arensmeyer, CEO of the advocacy group Small Business Majority. Among them: Energy Elections laws raising the minimum wage or making The drop in gas prices that began in the The Nov. 4 congressional elections it mandatory for employees to get leave to spring and accelerated this month can be aren’t expected to bring big changes in care for sick family members.

Is refinancing your mortgage worth it? By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer

The interest rate pendulum has swung in favor of homeowners again. A steady decline in recent weeks brought down the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan below 4 percent to 3.92 percent this week, the lowest level in more than a year. As recently as January, the average was 4.53 percent, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. That’s good news for homeowners who are locked in at a higher interest rate and weren’t able to refinance before rates began ticking up last year. The decline in mortgage rates has spurred a surge in mortgage refinancing. Applications reached their highest level since November 2013 last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. A reduction in your mortgage interest rate can translate into significant savings. The key is ensuring they aren’t outweighed by the charges and fees involved. “You want to be careful to do the math and be sure you’re coming out ahead,” said Gary Kalman, executive vice president at the Center for Responsible Lending. Here are some tips to help you determine whether refinancing your mortgage will pay off: 1. Understand the fees Lenders typically charge fees for the mortgage broker’s services, credit reports, a home appraisal and title insurance, among other costs. To get a sense of the total costs, start with the “good faith estimate.” It’s a form that lenders are required to provide that details the projected costs associated with the loan. Although certain costs of the loan can’t change, including the origination or broker’s fee, costs such as title fees may change until the loan is locked, meaning the interest rate is set, notes Kurtis Baker, a wealth management advisor at Certi-

fied Wealth Management & Investment LLC in Princeton, New Jersey. The loan officer should also be able to help determine what your total monthly payment would be after the refinancing. 2. Get a low-enough rate The general rule of thumb is that borrowers need to shave at least 1.5 to 2 percentage points from their rate in order for the refinancing costs to be worthwhile. To qualify for the best rate on a mortgage refinancing, borrowers must have proof of income and have equity in their home. About 20 percent equity is ideal, though some lenders will require as much as 30 percent for jumbo loans, said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com. 3. Do the math Don’t be fooled into thinking that you’re getting a better deal when it’s simply a new loan with a longer term, warns Timothy Watters, a certified financial planner at Watters Financial Services in Paramus, New Jersey. To avoid this, tally up how much you’re paying now in principal and interest and mul-

tiply it by the number of months left on your loan. Then do the same calculation using the figures under the new loan. “If there’s a substantial difference, it may be worthwhile to refinance,” said Watters. “If there’s not, it may not at all be worth refinancing.” Online calculators can help you estimate whether the savings in a refinancing add up in your favor. Try this one from Bankrate: http://www.bankrate. com/calculators/mortgages/ refinance-calculator.aspx 4. Determine when you will break even Even if your refinancing will lower your monthly payment, it will take time to recoup your expenses. So think about how long you plan to stay in your home. For example, refinancing from a 5.5 percent interest rate to 4 percent would save $180 a month on a $200,000 mortgage. But the fees — averaging around $2,500 — mean it would take about 14 months to break even. To estimate how long it will take for your savings to offset the refinancing costs, divide the estimated costs by the projected

annual interest savings. Remember to factor in loan points, which borrowers can buy to lower their interest rate further. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount. As long as that is comfortably shorter than the time you plan to stay in the home, refinancing could be a good choice, Baker said. The Federal Reserve has a more detailed calculator for determining the break-even point on a mortgage refinancing here: http://www.federalreserve.gov/ pubs/refinancings/#breakeven 5. Shop around Get quotes from several banks and ask that they put their offers in writing, including an estimate for the closing cost and any extras, like loan points. Some lenders will allow you to roll the refinancing fees into your loan, sparing you upfront costs. However, this will increase how much you owe — and pay interest on — for the life of your loan. Ask that the lender provide you with a comparison of the loan costs paid upfront and rolled into the loan.

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Nation & World

Around the World Governors, Army general announce Ebola worker quarantines, going against guidance NEWARK, N.J. — Despite President Barack Obama’s appointment of an “Ebola czar” to oversee and coordinate the U.S. response to the deadly virus, some politicians and even an Army general were going against White House guidance on Monday, planning the kinds of quarantines that scientists say only make containing the outbreak more difficult. Obama told Ron Klain and the rest of his Ebola team Sunday that any measures involving health care workers should be crafted to avoid unnecessarily discouraging people from responding to the outbreak. U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power added from West Africa that returning workers should be “treated like conquering heroes and not stigmatized for the tremendous work that they have done.” Instead, a nurse who volunteered with Doctors Without Borders was forced to spend her weekend in a tent in New Jersey upon her return from Africa, despite showing no symptoms other than an elevated temperature she blamed on “inhumane” treatment at Newark International Airport. And in Italy, a U.S. Army commander said Monday that he and all his troops returning from Liberia will remain in isolation for 21 days. Troops follow orders, not so volunteers. Doctors Without Borders said even the possibility of these forced quarantines is already harming the containment effort, since some medical workers are having to reduce their time in the field to include quarantines afterward.

Sheriff: Washington state teen sent text invite for lunch to students; shot them at table MARYSVILLE, Wash. — A popular student responsible for a shooting at a Washington state high school on Friday invited his victims to lunch by text message, then shot them at their table, investigators said Monday. Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary said at a news conference that the five students were at a lunch table when they were shot by 15-year-old Jaylen Fryberg. Fryberg then committed suicide. Detectives are digging through reams of text messages, phone and social media records as part of an investigation that could take months, Trenary said. “The question everybody wants is, ‘Why?’” Trenary said. “I don’t know that the ‘why’ is something we can provide.” Fryberg, a football player who was named a prince on the school’s Homecoming court one week before the killings, was a member of a prominent Tulalip Indian Tribes family. He seemed happy although he was also upset about a girl, friends said. His Twitter feed was recently full of vague, anguished postings, like “It won’t last ... It’ll never last,” and “I should have listened. ... You were right ... The whole time you were right.”

Congress mulls reining in NSA phone records collection, attention turns to court challenges WASHINGTON — While Congress mulls how to curtail the NSA’s collection of Americans’ telephone records, impatient civil liberties groups are looking to legal challenges already underway in the courts to limit government surveillance powers. Three appeals courts are hearing lawsuits against the bulk phone records program, creating the potential for an eventual Supreme Court review. Judges in lower courts, meanwhile, are grappling with the admissibility of evidence gained through the NSA’s warrantless surveillance. Advocates say the flurry of activity, which follows revelations last year by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden of once-secret intelligence programs, show how a post-9/11 surveillance debate once primarily hashed out among lawmakers in secret is being increasingly aired in open court — not only in New York and Washington but in places like Idaho and Colorado. “The thing that is different about the debate right now is that the courts are much more of a factor in it,” said Jameel Jaffer, deputy legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union. Before the Snowden disclosures, he said, courts were generally relegated to the sidelines of the discussion. Now, judges are poised to make major decisions on at least some of the matters in coming months. Though it’s unclear whether the Supreme Court will weigh in, the cases are proceeding at a time when the justices appear increasingly comfortable with digital privacy matters — including GPS tracking of cars and police searches of cellphones.

Late-campaign attack ads: Democrats hit hard at Republicans, try save Senate majority WASHINGTON — Their majority in jeopardy, Senate Democrats unleashed a late-campaign round of attack ads Monday accusing Republicans in key races of harboring plans to cut Social Security and Medicare. The commercials in Iowa, New Hampshire, Louisiana and elsewhere appear aimed at older voters, who cast ballots in relatively large numbers in midterm elections and have tended to support Republicans in recent years. One ad, airing in Iowa, shows Republican candidate Joni Ernst on videotape saying, “Yes, I have talked about privatizing Social Security.” Another, which began appearing in New Hampshire during the day, says that while Scott Brown was a senator from Massachusetts he voted to “cut Medicare and Social Security while giving tax breaks to millionaires and oil companies.” Gretchen Hamel, a spokeswoman for Ernst, countered that the “Democratic attacks on Social Security are as predictable as they are false.” Jennifer Horn, Republican chairwoman in New Hampshire, said that Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Brown’s opponent, “cast the deciding vote for Obamacare that cuts Medicare by $716 billion.”

US official coordinating fight against IS group urges allies to counter extremists’ message KUWAIT CITY — The United States is pressing Arab nations and other allies to do more to counter the Islamic State group’s slick propaganda campaign, with a top American envoy on Monday describing efforts to combat the extremist messages as a vital pillar in the fight to defeat the group. The Islamic State group that has seized large parts of Iraq and Syria and declared a self-styled caliphate, or Islamic empire, in areas under its control embraces social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube. Hollywood-style film clips and other elements of its media campaign boost the group’s credibility among disaffected but plugged-in young Muslims and helps it promote its conquests, inspire sympathizers and attract new recruits. — The Associated Press

Hawaii lava threatens residents By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press Dozens of Hawaii residents have been told they might have to evacuate because molten lava from a volcano is headed toward their homes. The lava from Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanos, was about 100 yards from a home Monday morning, Hawaii County Civil Defense officials said. After months of fitful advancement, the lava crossed Apaa Street on Sunday in Pahoa Village, considered a main town of the Big Island’s isolated and rural Puna district. It was getting dangerously close to Pahoa Village Road, which goes straight through downtown. Here’s a look at the volcano, which has been continuously erupting since 1983: The latest The flow advanced about 275 yards since Sunday morning, moving northeast at about 10 to 15 yards per hour. The lava’s advancement slowed early Monday, while the flow continued to spread out, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The fastest advancing lobe was about 110 yards wide and about 620 yards from Pahoa Village Road at about 7:30 a.m. Officials closed Pahoa Village Road between Apaa Street and Post Office Road to everyone except residents. Those living downslope of the flow are under an evacuation advisory. Most residents have found places to go or have already left on their own. Apaa Street resident Imelda Raras said she and her husband are ready to go to a friend’s home in another part of Puna if officials tell them to leave. “We are still praying,” she said. “I hope our home will be spared.” Slow creep Scientists began warning the public about the lava on Aug. 22. The warning came as residents were cleaning up from a

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This Oct. 25 photo shows lava flow advancing across the pasture between the Pahoa cemetery and Apaa Street, engulfing a barbed wire fence, near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii. tropical storm that made landfall over the Puna district, toppling trees and knocking out electricity. The lava has advanced and slowed as residents waited, watched and worried. Raras said she’s not afraid: “It’s like we’ve accepted it.” Kilauea volcano has been erupting continuously since 1983. Most lava from this eruption has flowed south, while the lava has flowed to the northeast over the past two years. This is not an eruption at the caldera, the things that make for stunning pictures as red lava spews from the mountaintop. Who is at risk? Initially, the lava seemed headed for the Kaohe Homesteads, a widespread, sparsely populated subdivision in the Puna district. It reached vacant lots in the subdivision before it stalled and then headed toward Pahoa. Pahoa has small-town, quaint and historic charm, but it’s “the only town in a commercial sense in lower Puna,” said state Sen. Russell Ruderman, who represents Puna and runs a natural food store in Pahoa. Because the lava could change direction, any community in Puna is at risk. Everyone in the district lives on the vol-

cano. The lush, agricultural district is about a 30-minute drive from the coastal town of Hilo. The lava that crossed Apaa Street is on the other side of the street from the Raras home, but they’re bracing for the possibility the lava will spread or change directions. Country-style living Why would someone live on an active volcano? Unlike Honolulu, the state’s biggest city on the island of Oahu, the Big Island’s Puna region still has affordable land and can offer a more rural way of life. Located on the island’s southeast side, the area is made up of subdivisions that have unpaved roads of volcanic rock that are not maintained by the county. People live off the grid on solar power and catchment water systems. Residents know the risks, as there are special insurance requirements to buy land in certain lava zones. Preparations Sporadic suspensions in the lava’s movement gave emergency crews time to work on building alternate routes to town in the event the flow covers the main road and highway. Crews near the leading edge have been wrapping power

poles with concrete rings as a layer of protection from lava heat. Officials are worried that if lava crosses Highway 130, it will isolate Puna from the rest of the island. “Puna will be divided into the north side of the flow and the south side of the flow,” Ruderman said. “It’s going to be a dividing line that didn’t exist before.” Raras said they began putting their belongings in storage in September. What they aren’t able to take with them, such as furniture, they’re photographing for insurance purposes. How long will the risk remain? No one knows for sure if the lava flow will stop, change direction or hit homes. It is difficult to predict when the flow will stop or if it will start again from another vent. In the 1990s, about 200 homes were destroyed by lava flows from Kilauea. The last evacuations from the volcano came in 2011. One home was destroyed and others were threatened before the lava changed course. Cultural significance Kilauea is home to Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Some residents expressed anger at suggestions to divert the flow. They say it’s culturally insensitive to interfere with Pele’s will. Young volcano The U.S. Geological Survey says Kilauea is the youngest volcano on Hawaii Island. Officials estimate Kilauea’s first eruption happened between 300,000 and 600,000 years ago. Don’t cancel vacation plans The lava isn’t a reason to cancel a Big Island vacation because it’s an isolated event, but it also shouldn’t be considered as a sightseeing opportunity. Officials have warned people to stay away from the area and imposed flight restrictions because of helicopter tours hoping to see lava.

Car bombings in Iraq kill at least 38 people By SINAN SALAHEDDIN Associated Press BAGHDAD — Two car bombings in Iraq, including one where a suicide attacker drove a Humvee into a checkpoint manned by Iraqi troops and progovernment Shiite militiamen, killed at least 38 people Monday, authorities said. The deadliest attack struck the outskirts of the Sunni town of Jurf al-Skhar, where the suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden Humvee into the checkpoint, killing at least 24 people and wounding 25, a police officer said. Most of those killed were members of the Shiite militia, he added. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Jurf al-Sakhar is 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of Baghdad, but the bombing bore all the hallmarks of an attack by the Islamic State group. Islamic State group militants lost control of the town Sunday, when Iraqi soldiers and the Shiite militia retook it from the Sunni extremist group. The Islamic State group seized the town in July as part of its blitz that captured large swaths of northern and western Iraq. In the wake of the group’s advance, Shiite militias answered a call by Iraq’s top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, to join government forces in fighting the extremists. Jurf al-Sakhar is part of a predominantly Sunni ribbon of territory that runs just south of Baghdad and lies on a road usually taken by Shite pilgrims to the holy Shiite city of Karbala further south. Pilgrims will be taking the route next week to commemorate the death of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein — one of the most revered Shiite martyrs. Monday night, a car bomb blast near a line of shops and restaurants in downtown Baghdad killed 14 people and woundC

ed 23, police said. Medical officials confirmed the casualty figures for both attacks. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to journalists. The Islamic State group also holds roughly a third of neighboring Syria. Its offensive has plunged Iraq into its worst crisis since U.S. troops left at the end of 2011. Since August, airstrikes by a U.S.-led coalition has targeted the group as Iraqi and Kurdish security forces work to retake territory it seized. On Monday, U.S. Central Command said American and coalition aircraft conducted seven airstrikes using both jets and drones in Iraq since Sunday, targeting areas around Fallujah, Mosul Dam, Zumar and around the country’s Beiji refinery.

AP Photo/Ahmed al-Husseini

Mourners chant slogans against the Islamic state group during the funeral procession of members of Iraq’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and Shiite militiamen inside the holy Shiite shrine of Imam Hussein in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Monday. A suicide car bomber driving a military Humvee struck a checkpoint manned by the men in the Sunni town of Jurf al-Sakhar south of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 24 people.

Peninsula Clarion, Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Nobody injured in vehicle rollover Nobody was injured after a vehicle slid off Bridge Access Road and rolled over this morning. Kenai Police and Fire Department responders arrived on scene at about 7:30 a.m. after a 2007 Dodge minivan lost control after hitting a patch of ice and went in to the ditch and rolled once before stopping on it’s side, said Kenai Police Chief Gus Sandahl. The driver of the vehicle was a 15-year-old boy who had an instruction permit and was supervised by an adult driver, Sandahl said. The injuries to the four occupants in the van were minor and didn’t require transport to the hospital. The van was totaled in the accident, he said. The van was heading southbound toward Kalifornsky Beach Road when the driver hit a patch of ice, lost control and went into the ditch before coming to the Warren Ames Memorial Bridge. The van went off the road on the southbound side and didn’t cross into oncoming traffic, Sandahl said.

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But he said it took four years after chaplains raised concerns with Parnell about misconduct within the Guard for him to fire the head of the National Guard. He asked why there was a disparity in timing for one versus the other. An exasperated Parnell said it was time for Walker “to tell the truth.” “The bottom line is, I acted immediately, and I want you to quit saying that I didn’t,” Parnell said, to applause from the crowd in Anchorage. “Governor, you must understand, you’re not the victim here,” Walker responded. Debate over a major gas pipeline project and state spending flared again. Walker took exception to Parnell saying Alaska is farther than it’s ever been in pursuing a longhoped-for gas line project while Parnell saying that Walker, who has raised concerns with the current structure of the project, would kill the progress being made. Walker said spending is out of control but Parnell said he’s been working to reduce it. In past debates, Parnell blamed the bipartisan coalition that led the Senate for the first 3 ½ years of his tenure for spending their way past their differ-

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frames, wrapped in a layer, or two, of polyethylene plastic. Plants are sewn right into the ground, unlike greenhouses where vegetables, fruits and flowers are grown in containers, according to the Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District website. High tunnel users have the option between Gothic style, a sharply angled structure, or Quonset with a curved roof. The snow shedding Gothic high tunnels are preferable for the Kenai Peninsula, but will force a buyer to drop a larger sum on — Dan Balmer construction, according to the Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District website. Seedlings accelerate to maences and said he responded turity inside high tunnels’ soil with large vetoes. On Sunday, and temperature is enhanced in he referred to the bipartisan coalition as the “unity” coalition, borrowing the word used to describe the bipartisan ticket of Walker and Mallott. Parnell said when a “fiscally conservative” Legislature took Continued from page A-1 over in 2013, spending was brought down. Republicans may not be attributed to maritook control of the Senate after juana, he said it important to the 2012 elections, putting the note crime has not gone up as GOP in charge of the House, a result. Kirk said 82 percent of all Senate and governor’s office. With billion-dollar deficits, drug arrests nationwide are for Walker said more must be done, possession with 51 percent for including making decisions marijuana. “That is a lot of time and efabout various projects. For example, he said the state doesn’t fort that could be spent going need studies on two competing after heroin users,” he said. Drug treatment programs gas line projects. Mallott, who won the Demo- have also seen a strain a high cratic primary for governor, be- number of marijuana users became Walker’s running mate as ing court ordered for counselpart of a “unity ticket” widely ing, which takes away available seen as providing a tougher slots for people with addictions to heroin and cocaine, which challenge to Parnell. Walker said there was no have a higher dependency rate deal cut to merge the tickets but than cannabis, he said. He referenced a problem in Parnell said the answer “doesn’t pass the smell test.” He said Oregon where the addiction Walker’s positions on various community has profited from court ordered addiction proissues have shifted. Walker, who finished second grams while many people are to Parnell in the 2010 GOP gu- not able to get the treatment bernatorial primary, changed they need. According to the his party affiliation to unde- federal government, 23.5 milclared as part of his latest bid. lion Americans are in need of He said he was sorry that substance abuse treatment, but Parnell couldn’t fathom him only one in 10 receive it. Kirk said so much federal and Mallott agreeing to put party interests aside for the good grant money goes into drug units and those resources are of Alaska.

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Around Alaska Anchorage looks at closing schools to save money ANCHORAGE — The Anchorage School District is asking district officials to determine any the costs, savings and benefits involved with closing more than a dozen schools. KTUU reports the school board made the request of district administrators earlier this month. This is in response to the district’s project shortfall of $73 million over the next three years. There’s several different fiscal projections drafted. School Board President Eric Croft says the district hasn’t acted on any of them, and to do so would take two years to implement.

Group launches anti-Walker ad campaign ANCHORAGE — In the final days before the election, a new Republican group has launched an advertising campaign against independent Alaska gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker. The group, Citizens Against Walker, is spending $150,000 on a TV ad on one station, KTVA, Alaska Dispatch News reported. The group announced Monday it also launched a radio ad. The influx of cash comes at a time when incumbent Gov. Sean Parnell is seen as vulnerable in the wake of allegations that he didn’t act fast enough to allegations about sexual assault and fraud in the Alaska National Guard.

the enclosure, said Pam Voeller, NRCS Kenai Soil Conservationist. This season the Kenai Water and Soil Conservation conducted a survey of local high tunnel owners, Voeller said. The majority of people who entered cost share contracts have maintained the practice, even after the three years of obligatory record keeping required through the program, she said. People who previously felt that pressure to sign up while it was still an interim practice, now have time to thoroughly develop the site they plan to use for a high tunnel, including soil enhancement, Voeller said. They also have time to identify their needs and design a system integrating the high tunnel that will work best, she said. The first wave of growers who started in the cost share program in 2010, its first year,

used for misdemeanor arrests when there are harder drugs that are more dangerous. Kirk grew up in a conservative family and as a police officer he has been conditioned to enforce the law, no questions asked. Police officers are also members of the community and should help be part of the problem-solving process, he said. “We have to allow people to have free will and the ability to make decisions and be responsible,” Kirk said. “It is hard to prohibit something and expect it to work. You can’t bound responsible adults based on the irresponsibility of others.” Kirk said LEAP set up his travel schedule but he is not paid for the trip and took vacation time. He has visited states all over the country because marijuana legalization is a social issue and all perspectives should be heard. Former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper is in Alaska this week representing LEAP. Kirk said most of the members of LEAP are retired from law enforcement because as representatives of the cities that employ them, many police chiefs have concern of losing their job is they express their opinion if it is contrary to their municipality.

Randy Ruedrich, former chair of the Alaska Republican Party, heads Citizens Against Walker. Washington, D.C.-based attorney Michael Adams is treasurer of the group and works with the Republican Governors Association. The ads targeting Walker mirror attempts in other states to tie Democratic candidates to the policies of President Obama. “Liberal Bill Walker says he wants to put Alaska first,” the TV ad states. “But he would put Obamacare first.” Walker has stated he wants to expand Medicaid coverage in Alaska. Parnell opposes Medicaid expansion. Walker spokeswoman Lindsay Hobson said the campaign is optimistic the ads will have no impact on the race. “I think they see this as a threatened seat,” she said of the anti-Walker group. “I think it’s a last-ditch effort to come in and try to rescue Parnell. And I think Alaskans will see through it.” The ads note that top contributors to the group are the Republican Governors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors of Alaska, and the Sportsmen’s Conservation Alliance Political Action Committee. The money spent by the anti-Walker group will pay for about 30 commercials, according to a filing with KTVA. A group funded primarily by labor unions is supporting Walker and has spent almost $500,000 on advertising, according to labor leader Vince Beltrami, who chairs the group.

Doctor charged in sexual abuse of 3 girls ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage emergency room doctor

Ceremony commemorates disaster By AMY FLETCHER Morris News Service-Alaska/ Juneau Empire

Community members gathered Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Juneau to commemorate the 96th anniversary of the wreck of the Princess Sophia, a steamship that sank on Oct. 25, 1918 in Lynn Canal. The short ceremony, which has been held at the cemetery for at least 20 years, took place at the joint gravesite of Walter Harper and Frances Wells, newlyweds who were among the 343 victims of the disaster, the worst maritime accident in Alaska history. Those in attendance at Saturday’s event included Mary Lou Spartz, a local writer whose play based on the Sophia disaster was last performed in 2013, and Mark Boesser, Archdeacon for the Episcopal Church in Southeast Alaska. Spartz said she became interested in the story as a child when she came across the Harpers’ grave while playing in

Evergreen Cemetery. She went home and asked her father, Floyd Fagerson, who told her the story of their tragic deaths, and it has stuck with her ever since. The sinking of the Princess Sophia is especially tragic because rescuers reached the ship well before it went down, but the evacuation of the ship was delayed due to weather. The ship had been traveling south from Skagway and, in an early snowstorm, ran aground on Vanderbilt Reef about 30 miles outside of Juneau, in the early morning of Oct. 24. After successfully reaching the ship, which was not taking on water at that point, the rescue vessels pulled back with plans to return when conditions improved. Contrary to expectations, the storm worsened. The ship was pushed off the reef in heavy winds, resulting in severe damage to its hull. By the time rescuers were able to get back to the site, the Sophia sank. None of the pas-

sengers or crew members survived (though some accounts tell of a lone dog that made it to shore). The Harpers were traveling aboard the Sophia en route to Seattle, then Philadelphia, where Walter planned to attend medical school and return to Alaska to practice. Frances was a nurse. Boesser, quoting from historical accounts published in Kenneth Coates and William Morrison’s “Taking the North Down with Her: The Sinking of the Princess Sophia,” said Walter was known to be a courageous and calm man, the type of person you’d want with you in a bad situation. Of Athabaskan and Irish descent, Walter had the distinction of being the first person to reach the summit of Mount McKinley in 1913 at age 21. Boesser and Spartz said the group is already beginning to plan commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Sophia in October 2018. C

are now finishing up the mandatory four-years they are required to stay in production, said Central Peninsula Garden Club President Marion Nelson. That means a foundation of experienced locals ready to help next year’s builders, she said. Velma Bittick, who has had a high tunnel longer than the cost share program existed, said agriculture in Alaska takes time, patience and some experimentation. Utilizing any method of production, be it an outdoor garden, heated greenhouse or sun-reliant high tunnel requires knowledge and development of the microclimate a gardener is growing in, Bittick said. Even 10 feet of elevation makes a difference, Bittick said. Produce doesn’t grow well until the air and soil temperature reach 57 degrees Fahrenheit and thrive around 62 degrees

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Fahrenheit, she said. People have tamed the temperatures inside their high tunnels so tropical fruit varieties can flourish, Mueller said. The high tunnel incentive program was developed with just this purpose — to build high yielding regimens, Mueller said. If people establish a plan they carry through no matter what, they learn what does and doesn’t work, she said. Advanced management means a more sustainable, productive peninsula, Mueller said. The Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a High Tunnel 101 class on the Kenai Peninsula College campus on Oct. 30. To register call 907262-5824. Reach Kelly Sullivan at kelly.sullivan@peninsulaclarion. com.

We have to allow people to have free will and the ability to make decisions and be responsible. It is hard to prohibit something and expect it to work. You can’t bound responsible adults based on the irresponsibility of others.’ — Larry Kirk Kirk is also scheduled to speak in Kodiak Tuesday and Wednesday and return to Soldotna to present at the Soldotna Rotary Club meeting Thursday. He will also join a town hall debate in Seward Friday about the measure. Kaylie Klaysmat, executive director of the Alaska Association of Chiefs of Police, said Alaska already has more liberal marijuana laws than most other parts of the country and the statistics show that marijuana arrests are down statewide since 2010. Klaysmat said marijuana legalization would not alleviate police officers’ time because the initiative would not remove any laws from the book, but time and effort would be spent regulating dispensaries. Kenai Rotary Club President

Scott Hamann said it’s important to get information from all sides on the complex issue of legalization. He said Kirk has fought the battle and seen that it is not working. Hamann said the hemp industry could flourish in the United States if hemp production wasn’t tied to cannabis. While he said he doesn’t know how the vote will turn out something needs to change. “This is not a political issue, it’s a social issue that is not going to be solved one way or the other,” he said. “The money spent is not getting us anywhere. Prohibition of alcohol should have taught us something.” Reach Dan Balmer at daniel.balmer@peninsulaclarion. com.

charged in the sexual abuse of three girls was arrested at an Alaska airport and held on $500,000 bail. Clifford R. Merchant, 67, was taken into custody on Saturday on an outstanding warrant as he entered Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, authorities said. He had a reservation for an out-of-state flight, the Alaska Dispatch News reported. Merchant was previously indicted on 14 felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor and one count of attempted sexual abuse of a minor. In July, a 12-year-old girl told an Alaska State Trooper investigator that Merchant had touched her inappropriately. Investigators determined that two other girls also had been abused, troopers said. The abuse occurred between 2001 and 2013, when all three girls were under the age of 13, the indictment states. Online court records did not list an attorney for Merchant. Prosecutors said in court documents that the girls were abused at Merchant’s home, in his airplane and at his cabin at Shell Lake near Skwentna. Merchant is a longtime contract physician who worked in the emergency department at Providence Alaska Medical Center. His physician privileges have been suspended, hospital spokesman Mike Canfield said in an email. “Providence is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation and will notify the Alaska State Medical Board,” Canfield said. — The Associated Press

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Sports

Nikiski’s Johnson nabs Defensive Player of Year Bulldogs lead small schools with 12 slots on All-State team; Seward takes 2 offensive spots By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

The Nikiski football team may have come up short in its quest to take the small-schools title this season, but the Bulldogs proved they will have a rock to build their title quest around next season in small-schools All-State voting conducted Sunday. Luke Johnson, a 6-foot-0, 220-pound junior, was named the Defensive Player of the Year by the league’s coaches. There was only one team with the honor of being All-State, and Johnson got three nods on that squad. He made it on offense as a guard and on defense as an inside linebacker and punter. And Johnson wasn’t the only mem-

ber of Nikiski’s junior class making the Bulldogs an imposing threat for next season. Of the 12 All-State slots the Bulldogs took up, seven were occupied by juniors. Despite coming up short in bids against Eielson in the regular season and small-schools title game, the Bulldogs put the most players on the AllState team. On offense, Nikiski had six players, while Eielson had three, Seward had two and Valdez and Monroe had one apiece. On defense, the Bulldogs again had six players while Eielson had five and Valdez, Barrow and Monroe had one apiece. Christian Riddall, a 6-0, 205-pound senior, was the other Bulldogs player

honored on offense and defense. Riddall was tabbed at halfback and outside linebacker. In the regular season, Riddall tied for the lead on the Peninsula with 1,134 rushing yards on just 76 attempts. He scored 21 touchdowns on the ground and added three more scores and 133 yards through the air. Riddall then had a monster game in the state-title tilt, rushing for 256 yards and seven touchdowns. Cade Anderson, a 6-0, 175-pound quarterback, also made the first team. Anderson led the Peninsula with 1,069 passing yards in the regular season. He was 52 of 85 for 12 touchdowns and just one interception. Hunter Holloway, a 5-10, 150-pound junior, made the team at wide receiver. Holloway led the Peninsula with 18

receptions, with the catches going for offs. Howie Hubbard was honored at 427 yards and five touchdowns. kicker and Terrance Annoigyuk was Leading the way for the Peninsu- honored at return specialist. la’s top offense, with 3,526 yards durSmall-schools All-State selections ing the regular season, were all-state Offensive Player of the Year — Anthony Griffith, Eiellinemen Johnson, 6-2, 205-pound son. Defensive Player of the Year — Luke Johnson, Nisenior tackle Ben Carstens and 5-10, kiski. 215-pound senior center Jacob Wil- Offense: Quarterback — Cade Anderson, Nikiski; Halfback — Christian Riddall, Nikiski; Fullback — liams. Anthony Griffith, Eielson; Wide receiver — Hunter On defense, Nikiski allowed Holloway, Nikiski; Tight end — Mickey Radotich, Valjust 640 yards through the air in dez; Tackles — Ryan Crooks, Eielson; Ben Carstens, Nikiski; Guards — Austin Edson, Eielson; Luke the regular season. For that, defen- Johnson, Nikiski; Center — Jacob Williams, Nikiski; sive backs Dylan Broussard, a 5-10, Kicker — Howie Hubbard, Seward; Return special— Terrance Annoigyuk, Seward; Long snapper — 160-pound junior, and Nico Castro, ist Peter Button, Monroe. a 5-7, 145-pound senior, made the Defense: Outside linebackers — Kalib Dunlap, Eielson; Christian Riddall, Nikiski; Inside linebackers first team. Luke Johnson, Nikiski; Austin Edson, Eielson; Jon McCormick, a 5-10, 205-pound — Defensive backs — Anthony Griffith, Eielson; Antojunior, also made All-State and interi- nio Griffith, Eielson; Dylan Broussard, Nikiski; Nico Castro, Nikiski; Defensive line — Branden Derifield, or lineman. Valdez; Jon McCormick, Nikiski; Jon Baird, Eielson; Seward got a pair of All-State of- Tevita Vehikitie, Barrow. Punter — Luke Johnson, Nifensive players for its run to the play- kiski; Utility player — Brian Meyer, Monroe.

Romo hurt in loss Redskins do damage to rival Cowboys SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas — Colt McCoy did it again. The smalltown West Texas kid calmly led a winning drive at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. McCoy’s successful return to his home state trumped Tony Romo’s dramatic return to the game. McCoy directed Washington to Kai Forbath’s 40-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas was unable to answer after Romo came back from an injury to his surgically repaired back, sending the Redskins to a 20-17 victory on Monday night that snapped the Cowboys’ sixgame winning streak. Playing in Dallas’ stadium for the first time since his Texas-record 45th victory in the 2009 Big 12 championship game against Nebraska — 1312 on a last-play field goal — McCoy won in his first NFL start in nearly three years after beginning the night with a career record of 6-15. “Last-second wins, right?” McCoy said, laughing. “But I grew up as the game went on. I felt more and more comfortable and I started seeing the defense right. We made some plays down the stretch that good teams have to make to win games.” It might be McCoy’s only start if Robert Griffin III is ready to return from a dislocated ankle that has sidelined him

since Week 2. The Redskins go to Minnesota on Sunday, and then have their bye week. “Robert’s our starter,” coach Jay Gruden said. “I haven’t wavered off of that in my mind. When he’s ready, he’ll be ready to go.” The Cowboys (6-2) had one last chance after Forbath’s kick, but didn’t get a first down. Romo’s final pass on fourth down was knocked away by Bashaud Breeland. Dallas running back DeMarco Murray extended the record he took from Jim Brown a week ago with his eighth straight 100-yard rushing game to start the season. He had 141 yards rushing and another 80 receiving, but also had his fifth fumble of the season at the end of a 36-yard screen pass inside the Washington 10 in the first half. “Well, it’s terribly disappointing,” owner Jerry Jones said. “Jay Gruden and his staff, their organization, they came in here and took it to us and they won the game. We couldn’t get it done.” Romo left after getting sacked by Keenan Robinson in the third quarter. He lay motionless for several minutes but returned for the final Dallas drive of regulation. The 34-year-old Romo, who had surgery for a herniated disk last December, reached for his back after the hit and stayed flat on the ground before trainers rolled him to his side. He walked to the locker room

mostly under his own power. Coach Jason Garrett said Xrays were negative and Romo had a back contusion. “Even if I hadn’t had back surgery, I probably would have felt that one pretty good,” said Romo, who was 17 of 28 for 209 yards and a touchdown while getting sacked five times. “It was a direct shot.” Romo played through a back injury against the Redskins last year, leading a winning drive that kept the Cowboys’ playoff hopes alive. But he had to sit out a season-ending loss to Philadelphia that kept Dallas out of the postseason for the fourth straight year. This time, it was McCoy leading the Redskins (3-5) to their first NFC East win since beating Dallas with a playoff spot on the line in the 2012 finale. He took over for an ineffective Kirk Cousins at halftime last weekend and led a drive to Forbath’s game-winner on the final play of a 19-17 victory over Tennessee. The Redskins lost eight division games in a row — and their last seven games in prime time. “I just tried to stay composed,” said McCoy, who was shaky early and threw an interception in the end zone with Washington in scoring range. “I don’t know if it was nerves or AP Photo/Tim Sharp not. I called a play wrong in the huddle one time. But we found Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is sacked by Redskins inside linebacker Keenan Robinson a way to win and found a way to during the second half of an NFL football game Monday in Arlington, Texas. Romo suffered an injury during the play. play well in the second half.”

Cardinals deal with car-crash death of Taveras R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

Mike Matheny needed some time to figure out what to say. Like the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals, the manager was leveled by the sudden death of Oscar Taveras. The Cardinals are grieving the loss of an active player for the third time in 12 years after the

On Tap Peninsula high school sports Tuesday Volleyball Nikiski at Kenai, 5:30 p.m. Thursday Volleyball Grace at Homer, 6:30 p.m. Houston at Seward, 6:30 p.m. Region III swimming meet at Soldotna Diving preliminaries, 4:30 p.m. Friday Region III swimming meet at Soldotna Diving semifinals, 8:30 a.m. Swimming preliminaries, 1 p.m. Volleyball Houston at Homer, 3:30 p.m. Grace at Nikiski, 6:30 p.m. Wrestling Seward, Homer, Nikiski at ACS Invite, 9 a.m. Saturday Region III swimming meet at Soldotna Swimming, diving finals, 1 p.m. Volleyball Houston at Nikiski, 12:30 p.m. SoHi at Kenai, 2:30 p.m. Grace at Seward, 11 a.m. Wrestling Seward, Homer, Nikiski at ACS Invite, 9 a.m.

22-year-old Taveras died Sunday in a car crash in the Dominican Republic. Matheny, general manager John Mozeliak and pitcher Carlos Martinez were part of a group from the organization with plans to attend a private burial service Tuesday in Taveras’ country. “I was asked last night to give some words regarding the tragic death of Oscar Taveras, but I just simply couldn’t,” Matheny said

Monday in a statement. “To say this is a horrible loss of a life ended too soon would be an understatement.” Taveras was a teenager when he signed with St. Louis as an international free agent in 2008. He was regarded as one of baseball’s top prospects and homered in his major league debut May 31. He also had a big solo drive in the seventh inning of Game 2 in the NL Championship

Series against San Francisco. “He was someone that became an identity of our organization to some degree,” Mozeliak said in a conference call with St. Louis media before a visitation Monday night. “When you think about how much has been written about him and how much has been talked about him, he never truly got a chance to show it at the major league level.”

Royals look to home cooking in World Series RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 2-foot-tall image of deer in multicolored neon with a bulls-eye on its tail is affixed to a wall in the Kansas City Royals locker room. It hangs between the stalls of Aaron Crow and Tim Collins, and has a “W’’ underneath a crown. Pitcher James Shields ordered it custom made, and after wins veterans select a “King of the Game” to flip the switch that lights up the so-called “Texas Heart Shot” while a smoke machine perched atop a refrigerator fills the room with a fog more befitting a night club than a clubhouse. Trailing 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series, the Royals hope to light up that sign two more times this week. But if they do come back to win their first title in 29 years, it’s unlikely there will be time for their usual clubhouse ceremony given the champagnefueled chaos. “I doubt it. It’s going to be crazy around here if we win both games,” outfielder Lorenzo Cain said Monday.

Kansas City turns to a 23-year-old rookie to save its season, but not just any 23-year-old rookie: the hardest-throwing starting pitcher in the major leagues. Yordano Ventura gets the ball Tuesday night with the Royals in the same position they were in 1985 when they sent Charlie Leibrandt to the mound against St. Louis. Kansas City won 2-1 that night on pinch-hitter Dane Iorg’s two-run single in the ninth after a blown call by first base umpire Don Denkinger, and the Royals went on to blow out the Cardinals 11-0 a day later behind Bret Saberhagen for their only title. In the 41 previous instances the World Series was 2-2 in the best-of-seven format, the Game 5 winner has taken the title 27 times. But eight of the last 10 teams to come home trailing 3-2 swept Games 6 and 7. “We have a lot of confidence in Ventura. We have confidence that we will win every time he takes the mound,” Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer said. “We know we can do it. We’re a confident group. But we can’t do anything without winning Game 6. We’re excited to get back home, where C

we feed off the fans and that energy.” Kansas City hopes to light up Jake Peavy along with the deer in a rematch of Game 2 starters. Ventura, whose fastball averaged 98 mph this season, didn’t get a decision in the second game, allowing two runs and eight hits in 5 1-3 innings before Royals manager Ned Yost went to his hardthrowing HDH relief trio of Kelvin Herrera, Wade Davis and Greg Holland in the 7-2 victory. “His confidence is just staggering,” Yost said. “You walk in that clubhouse, and he looks you square in the eye with that glint that says: ‘I’m ready for this.’” The 33-year-old Peavy took the loss, giving up four runs and six hits in five innings-plus. He is seeking his first World Series win — he didn’t get a decision for Boston in Game 3 last year — and is well aware he could get the victory in the clincher. “I can’t imagine anything being any sweeter than that,” he said. “This is the start that you play your whole career wanting.” This is the first World Series in which

four of the first five games were decided by five runs or more. The second allwild card World Series has followed the pattern of the first in 2002. The Giants won the opener on the road, lost the next two games and won two in a row to take a 3-2 lead. San Francisco opened a 5-0 lead in Game 6 at Anaheim but lost 6-5, and the Angels won Game 7 the following night. Yost hopes history repeats and Ventura is energized by the Kauffman Stadium crowd. “Trust me, if we’re in this position, I would much rather be here than there with our fans. I think home-field advantage is huge,” he said after the team arrived back home at about 4:30 a.m. “It’s going to be a lot funner going into Game 6 here than it would be in San Francisco, that’s for sure.” The Giants spent the night at home, chartered with player families on the flight and reached Kansas City about 12½ hour later. With the shift to the AL ballpark, designated hitters return: Billy Butler for the Royals and Michael Morse for the Giants.

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Scoreboard

Sports Briefs Zombie Run results posted

Football

The Tsalteshi Trails Association held a 5K Zombie Run on Sunday night as part of Spook Night. The results follow:

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

MEN 1. Jordan Theisen, 20 minutes, 53 seconds; 2. John-Mark Pothast, 20:54; 3. Larry Cutsforth, 20:58; 4. Tony Eskelin, 21:13; 5. Scott Huff, 22:57; 6. Jeff Helminiak, 23:48; 7. Jeff McDonald, 24:28; 8. Chance Reynolds, 27:47; 9. Dylan Hogue, 30:19; 10. Doug Hogue, 30:32; 11. Peter Ehrhardt, 31:42; 12. Will Morrow, 32:32; 13. Tucker Muller, 34:28; 14. John Campbell, 34:44; 15. Ky Calvert, 35:10; 16. Eric Green, 37:36; 17. Landon Showalter, 37:43; 18. Isiah Smith, 37:55; 19. Robert Carson, 39:56; 20. Rob Carson, 39:58; 21. Billy Morrow, 44:10; 22. Rick Kraxberger, 47:51; 23. Nathan Lindsey, 47:51; 24. Gavin Brennan, 49:06. WOMEN 1. Riana Boonstra, 24:35; 2. Addison Gibson, 24:35; 3. Kelli Boonstra, 24:52; 4. Jaycie Calvert, 25:01; 5. Shandra Cutsforth, 25:33; 6. Naomi Pollock, 26:40; 7. Rena Anderson, 27:58; 8. Morgan Aldridge, 28:27; 9. Regina Theisen, 30:47; 10. Nia Calvert, 30:58; 11. Jennifer Jackson, 31:38; 12. Kristin Morrow, 32:23; 13. Bristol Whitmore, 32:56; 14. Alice Anderson, 33:53; 15. Brooke Campbell, 34:44; 16. Jami Wight, 35:21; 17. Kate Swaby, 35:22; 18. Harmony Curtis, 36:03; 19. Melody Niichel, 36:03; 20. Grace Morrow, 36:34; 21. Jen Showalter, 37:43; 22. Katelyn Best, 37:49; 23. Christina Mullins, 37:52; 24. Riana Carson, 37:55; 25. Tara Ruffner, 39:49. 26. Jordan Ruffner, 39:49; 27. Leah English, 42:42; 28. Julie English, 42:50; 29. Melody Epperheimer, 42:52; 30. Madison McDonald, 43:16; 31. Amber Kraxberger, 47:48; 32. Marnie Jensen, 48:16; 33. Elizabeth Hardie, 48:16; 34. Angie Brennan, 49:09; 35. Audrey McDonald, 53:17; 36. Dana McDonald, 53:22; 37. Melanie Brewoke, 55:55; 38. Kirsten Rasmussen, 55:58; 39. Kristen Webber, 55:58; 40. Shannon McCrane, 56:36; 41. Sara Bundy, 59:57; 42. Judy Bundy, 59:57; 43. Rachelle Gruenberg, 59:57; 44. Mackenzie Berg, 59:57.

Vick to get start for Jets

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2 0 .750 238 177

Buffalo

3 0 .625 178 165

Miami

3 0 .571 174 151

N.Y. Jets

7 0 .125 144 228

South Indianapolis

3 0 .625 250 187

Houston

4 0 .500 185 166

Tennessee

6 0 .250 137 202

Jacksonville

7 0 .125 118 218

North Cincinnati

2 1 .643 161 164

Baltimore

3 0 .625 217 131

Pittsburgh

3 0 .625 205 196

Cleveland

3 0 .571 163 152

West Denver

1 0 .857 224 142

San Diego

3 0 .625 205 149

Kansas City

3 0 .571 176 128

Oakland

7 0 .000 105 181

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — It’s Michael Vick’s turn. Even though it’s probably too late to save the New York Jets’ season. Rex Ryan announced Monday that Vick will start at quarterback over Geno Smith in the Jets’ road game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. “I think this is the right decision at this time,” Ryan said, adding that it isn’t “any long-term deal or whatever.” The Jets are mired in a seven-game skid that has them at 1-7 after a 43-23 loss in which both Smith and Vick turned the ball over three times against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Emmert calls North Carolina report shocking INDIANAPOLIS — NCAA President Mark Emmert said Monday that findings from a recent investigation into academic fraud at the University of North Carolina are troubling, disturbing and shocking. While Emmert said he would withhold final judgment until the NCAA completes its own investigation, the usually cautious former university president was downright blunt during a 20-minute interview with The Associated Press at its Indianapolis headquarters. “Just based on the (Kenneth) Wainstein report, this is a case that potentially strikes at the heart of what higher education is about,” Emmert said Monday. “Universities are supposed to take absolutely most seriously the education of their students, right? I mean that’s why they exist, that’s their function in life. If the Wainstein report is accurate, then there was severe, severe compromising of all those issues, so it’s deeply troubling. ... It’s absolutely disturbing that we find ourselves here right now.”

Dallas

2 0 .750 213 167

Philadelphia

2 0 .714 203 156

N.Y. Giants

4 0 .429 154 169

Washington

5 0 .375 171 200

4 1 .438 167 208

South Carolina

New Orleans 3

4 0 .429 199 188

Atlanta

6 0 .250 192 221

Tampa Bay

6 0 .143 133 223

North Detroit

2 0 .750 162 126

Green Bay

3 0 .625 222 191

Chicago

5 0 .375 180 222

Minnesota

5 0 .375 139 173

West 6

1 0 .857 164 139

San Francisco 4

Arizona

3 0 .571 158 165

Seattle

3 0 .571 172 150

St. Louis

5 0 .286 136 210

Thursday, Oct. 30 New Orleans at Carolina, 4:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 Arizona at Dallas, 9 a.m. Philadelphia at Houston, 9 a.m. N.Y. Jets at Kansas City, 9 a.m. Washington at Minnesota, 9 a.m. Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 9 a.m. Jacksonville at Cincinnati, 9 a.m. San Diego at Miami, 9 a.m. St. Louis at San Francisco, 12:05 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 12:25 p.m.

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Chivas USA disbands

Denver at New England, 12:25 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Chivas USA ceased operations on Monday after 10 troubled and unsuccessful years in Major League Soccer, with the league planning a new franchise for Los Angeles that will begin play in 2017 with new ownership and a new soccer-specific stadium. The league’s Board of Governors unanimously decided to shut down Chivas USA after reviewing a new plan for the Los Angeles market. As a result, the league will have 20 teams in the 2015 season, including new franchises in Orlando and New York City.

Open: Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit,

Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m.

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Green Bay, Tennessee Monday, Nov. 3 Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants, 4:30 p.m. All Times ADT

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Was_FG Forbath 44, 9:48. Second Quarter Dal_Bryant 5 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 4:45. Third Quarter Was_Morris 5 run (Forbath kick), 9:51. Dal_FG Bailey 21, 4:03. Fourth Quarter Was_McCoy 7 run (Forbath kick), 13:38. Dal_Witten 25 pass from Weeden (Bailey kick), 9:27. Overtime Was_FG Forbath 40, 9:43. A_87,055. Was Dal First downs 19 20 Total Net Yards 409 390 Rushes-yards 31-123 25-166 Passing 286 224 Punt Returns 2-39 2-18 Kickoff Returns 0-0 2-45 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-0 Comp-Att-Int 25-30-1 21-34-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-13 5-54 Punts 5-46.2 4-51.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 4-2 Penalties-Yards 6-45 3-35 Time of Possession 38:12 28:37 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Washington, Morris 18-73, Helu Jr. 5-29, McCoy 7-16, Redd Jr. 1-5. Dallas, Murray 19141, Randle 3-23, Dunbar 1-6, Romo 1-1, Weeden 1-(minus 5). PASSING_Washington, McCoy 25-30-1-299. Dallas, Romo 17-280-209, Weeden 4-6-0-69. RECEIVING_Washington, Reed 7-40, Jackson 6-136, Garcon 4-47, Paul 3-27, Helu Jr. 2-14, Morris 1-12, Young 1-12, Roberts 1-11. Dallas, Williams 6-69, Witten 5-70, Murray 4-80, Bryant 3-30, Beasley 1-11, Dunbar 1-11, Hanna 1-7. MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.

Baseball Postseason WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7) All games televised by Fox San Francisco 3, Kansas City 2 Tuesday, Oct. 21: San Francisco 7, Kansas City 1 Wednesday, Oct. 22: Kansas City 7, San Francisco 2 Friday, Oct. 24: Kansas City 3, San Francisco 2 Saturday, Oct. 25: San Francisco 11, Kansas City 4 Sunday, Oct. 26: San Francisco 5, Kansas City 0 Tuesday, Oct. 28: San Francisco (Peavy 6-4) at Kansas City (Ventura 14-10), 4:07 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 29: San Fran-

cisco at Kansas City, 4:07 p.m. All Times ADT

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Tuesday’s Games Orlando at New Orleans, 4 p.m. Dallas at San Antonio, 4 p.m. Houston at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia at Indiana, 3 p.m. Milwaukee at Charlotte, 3 p.m. Washington at Miami, 3:30 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 3:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Boston, 3:30 p.m. Minnesota at Memphis, 4 p.m. Chicago at New York, 4 p.m. Detroit at Denver, 5 p.m. Houston at Utah, 5 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 6 p.m. Golden State at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Portland, 6:30 p.m. All Times ADT

Hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W Montreal 9 7 Tampa Bay 9 5 Detroit 8 4 Boston 10 5 Ottawa 7 4 Florida 7 2 Toronto 8 3 Buffalo 9 2 Metropolitan Division N.Y. Islanders 8 6 New Jersey 8 4 Washington 8 4 N.Y. Rangers 9 5 Pittsburgh 7 4

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Nashville 8 Chicago 8 Dallas 8 Minnesota 7 St. Louis 7 Colorado 9 Winnipeg 8 Pacific Division Anaheim 9 Los Angeles 8 Calgary 10 San Jose 10 Vancouver 8 Edmonton 9 Arizona 7 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

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Monday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 5, Minnesota 4 Edmonton 3, Montreal 0 Tuesday’s Games Minnesota at Boston, 3 p.m. Winnipeg at N.Y. Islanders, 3 p.m. Los Angeles at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. Ottawa at Columbus, 3 p.m. Buffalo at Toronto, 3:30 p.m. Arizona at Tampa Bay, 3:30 p.m. Anaheim at Chicago, 4:30 p.m. St. Louis at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. San Jose at Colorado, 5 p.m. Montreal at Calgary, 5 p.m. Carolina at Vancouver, 6 p.m. All Times ADT

Transactions BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Announced Milwaukee claimed 3B Luis Jimenez off outright waivers. Assigned RHP Ryan Brasier and CF Tony Campana outright to Salt Lake (PCL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Named Mike Aldrete bench coach. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with bench coach DeMarlo Hale, pitching coach Pete Walker, first base coach Tim Leiper and third base coach Luis Rivera on one-year contracts. Announced bullpen coach Bob Stanley has accepted a position within the organization. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Named Kevin Seitzer hitting coach and Jose Castro assistant hitting coach. Agreed to terms with president of baseball operations John Hart on a three-year contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Named Logan White senior advisor to the general manager/pro scouting director. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BOSTON CELTICS — Waived Gs Will Bynum, Tim Frazier and Rodney McGruder, Fs Erik Murphy and Christian Watford and G-F Jarell Eddie. CHICAGO BULLS — Exercised their third-year (2015-16) contract option for G Tony Snell. DENVER NUGGETS — Waived F Quincy Miller.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Waived F Michael Eric. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Announced a buyout agreement with G J.J. Barea. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Signed F Malcolm Thomas. Acquired a 2019 second-round draft pick from New York Knicks and F Travis Outlaw in exchange for F Arnett Moultrie. Acquired the right to traded the Los Angeles Clippers’ 2018 second-round pick with the Knicks’ 2018 second-round draft pick. FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Claimed TE Ryan Taylor off waivers from Baltimore. Placed DL John Hughes on injured reservereturn list. Released DT A.J. Pataiali’i from the practice squad. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed CB Richard Crawford. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Waived QB Mike Kafka. Released WR Eric Page from the practice squad. Placed CB Derrius Brooks on practice squad injured reserve. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended San Jose F John Scott two games for his role in a fight with Anaheim’s Tim Jackman during an Oct. 26 game ANAHEIM DUCKS — Recalled D Josh Manson from Norfolk (AHL). ARIZONA COYOTES — Named Brian Rolston to the team’s pro scouting and analytics staff. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Placed LW Matt Calvert on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 24. Recalled C Alexander Wennberg from Springfield (AHL). Reassigned G Scott Munroe to Kalamazoo (ECHL). FLORIDA PANTHERS — Named Eric Joyce general manager of San Antonio (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed RW Martin Havlat on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 21. Recalled F Reid Boucher from Albany (AHL). SAN JOSE SHARKS — Assigned F Tyler Kennedy to Worcester (AHL) for a long-term injury conditioning assignment. SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Announced Chivas USA will cease operations. ORLANDO CITY SC — Signed D Luke Boden and MF Harrison Heath to multiyear contracts. COLLEGE ILLINOIS — Named Brad Wurthman associate director of athletics, marketing and fan development.

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CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA Position Vacancy Driver for Kenai Senior Center. Pay $10.50 per hour. The Driver is a “year-round” part-time position, working 14 hours per week for the City of Kenai Senior Center. The Driver operates a City vehicle to transport seniors to various appointments, shopping to and from the senior center. This position requires daily contact with senior citizens, the public and other City employees. The applicant must be 18 years or older, have two years' experience working with senior population. Closing date: November 3, 2014. Position announcement, job description and application are available through the Alaska Job Center Network, (907)335-3010. Submit resume and City of Kenai application to Peninsula Job Service, 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Kenai, AK 99611. The City of Kenai is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the City of Kenai, visit our home page at www.ci.kenai.ak.us.

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General Employment Kenai Peninsula Borough is recruiting for the a full time Administrative Assistant, Capital Projects Under the general direction and supervision of the capital projects director, the administrative assistant prepares contracts, legal documents, project documentation and correspondence, inputs data, monitors project cost accounting, assists in report preparation, schedules appointments, gives information to callers, takes meeting minutes, and otherwise relieves officials of administrative and business details. Recruitment closes 11/7/14 at 5:00 p.m., ADT. A complete job description, including salary and benefits, and instructions to apply on-line, can be found at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kenaiak/default.cfm

General Employment CITY OF SOLDOTNA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POLICE OFFICER Wage Range 15 Starting Wage $26.49hr-$37.70hr D.O.E. The City of Soldotna is recruiting for a full time grant funded Police Officer, and a regular full time Police Officer. These positions serve the City of Soldotna as Peace Officers in the administration of laws and ordinances. Becoming a member of the Public Safety Employees Association is a requirement of the positions. A complete job description and application packet is available on the City's website http://www.ci.soldotna.ak.us/jobs.html. Please submit a City application, F-3, Cover Letter and Resume to Human Resources at 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, by fax 1-866-596-2994, or email tcollier@ci.soldotna.ak.us by 4:30 p.m., November 21, 2014. First review will be November 4, 2014. The City of Soldotna is an EEO employer.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT Under supervision of the Controller, the Accounts Payable Accountant will provide full cycle accounts payable processing, accounts payable reporting, and other related duties. The position requires outstanding customer service skills; flexibility in handling changing priorities; and the ability to effectively and professionally represent the company to customers, owners, employees and members of the general public. Job Duties and Responsibilities: The AP Accountant is responsible for: • Coordination and processing of Accounts Payable. Duties include collection, review and verification of invoices and vouchers, reconciliation of vendor, data entry, timely processing of regular check runs, obtaining signatures as required, timely delivery of checks according to schedule and related tasks (process voided checks, investigation of stale dated checks, etc). • Management and effective organization of vendor records in computer system as well as physical files. • Written and oral communications with company staff and vendors regarding status of payments. • Development of internal procedures as necessary to assure consistency and smooth operation of AP processing within the organization. • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as applicable to AP, including year-end filing of 1099 and 1096 forms to IRS electronically. • Assist owners and CPA's with analysis of budget/actual variances. • Processing of transactions and maintenance of schedule related to fixed assets. • Management of document storage for the company. • Other Finance Department Clerical and Administrative tasks as assigned. Job Qualifications: To be considered for this position you must have the following qualifications: • College degree desired, preferably in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. • Three to five years' responsible experience in accounting, general ledger reconciliation, or related work. • Demonstrated experience in computerized accounting systems and computer technology. • Excellent organization skills. • Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines under time constraints. • Excellent oral and written English communication skills. • Ability to work independently and effectively in cooperation with others in a team environment. • Able to maintain strict confidentiality. Additional Information: This is a full-time, salaried position with excellent benefits which include vacation, holiday pay, medical and dental coverage. Salary DOE. Job is located in Kenai, AK. Please send cover letter which includes your salary history & resume to: Peninsula Clarion Blind Box A311 PO Box 3009 Kenai, AK 99611

General Employment Join the Clarion Newspaper Team!

NEWSPAPER INSERTER Now Taking Applications. 25- 30 hours per week. Evenings to early morning shift. No experience necessary. Applicants must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. & be deadline orientated. Pre-employment substance abuse testing required. Applications available at the Clarion front office

8am- 5pm, Monday-Friday. 150 Trading Bay Rd. in Kenai. The Peninsula Clarion is an E.O.E

General Employment ENERGETIC, EXPERIENCE OPERATOR FOR PRINTING PRESS.

Requirements: Able to perform pre and post press duties. Operate and maintaining printing press, cutting, folding, scoring and perforating machines. Strong, organizational and good communication skills, and ability to handle deadlines. Some training provided to the right applicant. Hours Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm. Pay dependent on experience. Applications available at Peninsula Clarion, 150 Trading Bay Rd. Kenai, Alaska.

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DIRECT SERVICE ADVOCATE Full-time Shift Work

Oil & Refinery

ConocoPhillips Alaska is Recruiting for the following positions:

Corrosion Inspector Coordinator Location: Kenai

Qualified applicants must apply online by November 7, 2014 For more information on this opening and to apply, please visit our website: www.conocophillips.com/careers ConocoPhillips Alaska is an equal opportunity employer

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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.

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Wanted: Scribe with Medical background Needed for busy Orthopaedic practice. 3- 5 years' experience, Orthopaedics preferred but not required Must be professional, multitask well and have strong communication skills. Must have strong spelling, typing and medical terminology knowledge M- Thursday, with possibility of more hours Please fax resumes to 907-262-0834 Or email: kpo.rriley@acsalaska.net

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HOME FOR SALE. Duties: Provide crisis intervention, education, support, and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Requirements: Understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault, excellent written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills; ability to work with diverse population, multi-task, work independently and with a team, calm in crisis. Shift work, hours vary. High school diploma or equivalent required, degree in related field preferred. Executive Director, The LeeShore Center, 325 S. Spruce St., Kenai, AK 99611 by November 6, 2014. EOE.

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Apartments, Unfurnished COLONIAL MANOR (907)262-5820 Large 1-Bedroom, Walk-in closet, carport, storage, central location. Onsite manager. EXECUTIVE SUITES K-BEACH, SOLDOTNA Brand new executive suites 2/3 Bedrooms, 2-baths, washer/dryer, heated garage. No Smoking/ no pets. $1,300. (907)398-9600 REDOUBT VIEW Soldotna’s best value! Quiet, freshly painted, close to schools. 1-Bedroom from $625. 2-Bedroom from $725. 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, from $825. No pets. (907)262-4359.

Apartments, Furnished 1-LARGE ROOM FULLY FURNISHED Soldotna, quiet setting, includes utilities. (907)394-2543. EFFICIENCY APT. Killer view $450./ month. Plus utilities Clam Gulch Mile 118 (907)260-2092.

Duplex 2-BEDROOM 1-Bath, washer/dryer, heated garage, Kenai. $830. plus electric. No smoking, no pets. (907)394-2646. SOLDOTNA DUPLEX 1-bedroom each side, washer/dryer, Utilities included. $950. NO PETS/ NO SMOKING. (907)262-7122

Homes 3-BEDROOM, 2-Bath over size 2-car garage. Sterling area, 4 miles to Soldotna. No smoking/ pets. $1,450. per month plus utilities, (907)394-3939, (907)262-3806. SOLDOTNA/ Endicott Executive home, River front, furnished 3-bedroom, 3-bath, appliances included, long term lease, $2,500. (907)252-7110

3-Bedroom, 2-bath, K-beach area home, over 2200ft, 1.23 acres. 2200+ square foot home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage,shed, two story addition with second living room and downstairs family room. Located just off K-beach in a desirable, K-beach elementary school location. Energy upgrades made from 3 star to 4 star. Motivated sellers. (907)252-1960

Retail/Commercial Space PRIME KENAI RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE 1,832SqFt to 20,000SqFt. Rates start @ $.50SqFt. Call Carr Gottstein Properties, (907)564-2424 or visit www.carrgottstein.com

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Homes 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 2-Bedroom, $800. per month. Pets allowed, includes utilities. Call (907)776-6563.

Retail/ Commercial Space 900Sq.ft. -5,000Sq.ft. Office/ Retail space, second floor. Close to Soldotna City Hall/ Borough/ Post office. Utilities included. (907)262-5888

Roommate Wanted ROOMMATE WANTED 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath on K-Beach. $375/ month Share electric. (907)335-0050

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Trailers 2014 24FT. x 8.5FT Enclosed Trailer / Car Hauler 10,400 GVW. Trailer has side door & 30in.x30in. side window. Clean title in hand. Trailer is lightly used, in excellent shape. $9,800. Call (907)299-7252 or email thesnaders@gmail.com 2014 26x8.5FT. Heavy duty, tandem axle, enclosed, trailer/ car hauler with man door. Lightly used. $7,000. Call (907)420-0434

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

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative of the estate, at DOLIFKA & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.O. Box 498, Soldotna, Alaska, 99669. DATED this 22nd day of October, 2014. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE LORI LEE GROSSI PUBLISH: 10/28, 11/4, 11, 2014

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Notice to Creditors IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT KENAI In the Matter of the Estate

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Bids REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LANDFILL CLOSURE/POST-CLOSURE PROGRAM EVALUATION KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH The Kenai Peninsula Borough Solid Waste Department hereby invites qualified firms to submit proposals to perform professional services for the Closure/Post-Closure Program Evaluation of the Boroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landfills. Proposal packets may be obtained beginning October 28, 2014 from the KPB Solid Waste Department, 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, Alaska, 99669, 907-262-9667. Proposal packets may also be downloaded from the web at: http://purchasing.borough.kenai.ak.us/ Opportunities.aspx Four (4) complete sets of the proposal package are to be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Purchasing and Contracting Department, 144 N. Binkley, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. These forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the proposerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name on the outside and clearly marked: Proposal: Closure/Post-Closure Program Evaluation Due: November 13, 2014, no later than 4:00 PM PUBLISH: 10/28, 2014 1974/224

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative of the estate, at DOLIFKA & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.O. Box 498, Soldotna, Alaska, 99669. DATED this 15th day of October, 2014. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE CARRIE JOAN WADDELL PUBLISH: 10/21, 28, 11/4, 2014

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Public Notices ABANDONED VEHICLE One old travel trailer abandoned at 310 Tern Circle in Soldotna from April 2013 thru October 22, 2014 and an old snowmobile trailer that holds two snow machines, has a single axle and a front guard. This one was abandoned also at 310 Tern Circle in Soldotna from March 2014 thru October 22, 2014. If you wish to claim these trailers as a lien holder or family member, please contact Ralph Meloon, PO Box 4477 Soldotna, Alaska 99669, via certified mail before December 20, 2014. PUBLISH: 10/28, 11/4, 11, 18, 2014 1972/03044

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Bad news dampens delight over best friend’s generosity quiet dinner. My problem is the owner, “Giovanni.” He’s a very nice man, and he’ll sit down at my table to chat, often for the entire meal. To complicate matters, he speaks limited English and conversation with him is a chore. I can’t think of a polite way to ask that I be left alone without hurting his feelings and making future visits awkAbigail Van Buren ward. Any suggestions? — HUNGRY AND TIRED IN THE EAST DEAR H AND T: A polite way to do it would be to say, “Giovanni, I like you very much. But I have had a hard day. All I want to do is sit down, eat my food and stare into space. Please understand.” Unless he is very new to the hospitality business, he should regard that as his cue to back off.

DEAR ABBY: I live with my parents and when my DEAR ABBY: I work with the public and make mom does laundry, she always asks me if I want to small talk all day long. At the end of a busy day, I like throw any of my clothes in with hers and vice versa. to go to a neighborhood restaurant by myself for a The problem is, when the cycle is finished, she

throws everything into the dryer — even items that will shrink or wrinkle. I’ve asked her not to do it, but she persists. Now, I know what you’re going to say: “Do your own laundry.” I have tried. But if Mom hears the wash finish before I do, she goes out and chucks everything into the dryer. Last week she shrank half my socks. I can’t think of a solution aside from doing my laundry when she is out of the house, which would be difficult because she’s retired. I’m starting to get frustrated. Any ideas? — FRUSTRATED IN COLUMBUS DEAR FRUSTRATED: If your mother is also forgetting other things, it’s possible she may be in the early stages of dementia. However, if that’s not the case, then your solution is practical — or consider taking your things to a laundromat. It would be less expensive than constantly having to buy new socks. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars A baby born today has a Sun in Scorpio and a Moon in Sagittarius if born before 6:03 a.m. (PDT). Afterward, the Moon will be in Capricorn. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014: This year your style of communication could radically change. You even might decide to sign up for a class in writing. You sometimes become rigid in your thinking. Try to let go of this tendency a little more often; this transformation will allow you to relate to others more easily. If you are single, be honest with yourself about why you might be that way. As a result, you could decide to make some changes. If you are attached, the energy between you and your sweetie will become even stronger. You communicate with CAPRICORN easily. 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) HHHHAnimportantphonecallcould fall to the wayside. Decide whether you have the willpower to deal with a very demanding person. Be careful, as this individual’s high energy suddenly could convert to anger. Tonight: A must appearance. Invite a loved one along. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You will be more restrained than usual as you seek out a more effective solution to a problem. You could be very much in your own head, and others might find it hard to distract you. Recognize that you need to detach from this situation. Tonight: Be imaginative. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

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HHHHHYou could be questioning a choice you’ve recently made that involves someone who can be a bit of a handful. You might disagree with this person about a recent expenditure or an allocation of funds. Think before you act. Tonight: Opt for some cozy moments. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHYour emotional qualities help reinforce your innate intuitiveness. As a result, you will feel more connected to others than you have in a while. A loved one could be more in touch with his or her feelings than he or she lets on. Tonight: Enjoy the person you are with. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHYou’ll feel ready and energized to move a project toward completion. Your imagination will open up to many possibilities once you get into the spirit of the moment. Do not make anything a bigger deal than it really is. Tonight: Consider what Halloween costume you might like to wear. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH You have a lot to share, and so do others. It might be difficult to relax and socialize in a very demanding situation. A child or loved one could be temperamental. Your ability to connect with others will help ease this person’s irritation. Tonight: Do what you want. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH How you deal with a certain loved one will be more important than the immediate issue. You might not always have the best idea, but learning how to disagree while still being sensitive could be more important than you realize. Tonight: Happiest at home.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHYour rigidity sometimes gets you into a lot of trouble. You might not know how to loosen up and listen to controversial perspectives. Be sure there is validity in what you are hearing. Allow your creativity to evolve to a new level. Tonight: A talk is necessary. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHYou’ll hold your own in a conversation involving money. However, if you are honest with yourself, you know that you have a lot more to learn. Be open to others’ ideas, and keep in mind that there are many different perspectives. Tonight: Let your curiosity speak. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You will want to accomplish certain errands and tasks. You know how to screen calls effectively, but right now, you might suspect that big news is heading your way. Express your ideas with someone who really appreciates you. Tonight: Follow a friend’s suggestion. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Maintain a low-profile, and observe what is going on by employing your fine listening skills. Note what is not being said. You might hear some information that you will want to share with someone you admire. Tonight: The two of you could talk till the wee hours. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You seem to be on a winning path. You might be the vote that determines the commitment to a particular decision. An assertive friend could push you hard, and you are likely to get into it with this person. Take a step back for now. Tonight: Find your friends.

The drive to data destruction Dear Readers: If you have an old computer that you are ready to get rid of, don’t forget to delete all personal data first. Check the manual (or go online) to learn how to do this. However, this may not be safe enough, since the data can remain “hidden” and still be there if someone wants to find it. The best hint? Destroy the hard drive completely! Take a hammer and smash to your heart’s content, or drive over it with a large, heavy truck! — Heloise Pack hangers Dear Heloise: We travel a lot, and there never seems to be enough hangers in the rooms, especially if two of us are traveling. I now pack a handful of hangers. Takes up little space, but saves my clothes. — Lydia S., Newark N.J. Wedding checks Dear Heloise: I got married this summer and came across a dilemma with some gifts. Most checks were made out to my new last name. It takes a while to get a legal name change, and many women don’t take their husband’s name these days, leaving these checks in limbo. To avoid this problem, I suggest that wedding gift-givers write out checks to the bride with her maiden name, to the groom, or just opt for cash instead. — Emily T. in Ohio Congratulations on your new marriage! This may cause a hiccup for some. If you want to use your existing account (with your maiden name), inform the financial institution. Some may request documentation, so have a copy of your wedding certificate handy. Please remember, it’s YOUR wedding, not the rest of the world’s. — Heloise

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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.

10/27

Previous Puzzles Answer Key

B.C.

Tundra

By Johnny Hart

Garfield

By Eugene Sheffer

Shoe

By Jim Davis

Take It from the Tinkersons By Bill Bettwy

5 7 2 6

5 4 2 1 8 4 4 3

8 2 2 1 3 1 4 7 8 1 6 7 1

Difficulty Level

10/28

By Chad Carpenter

By Chris Cassatt & Gary Brookins

Mother Goose and Grimm

6 9

By Michael Peters

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DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend gave us a very generous gift for our toddler. However, it arrived with the news that the baby he and his girlfriend are expecting may have serious complications, which could result in termination of the pregnancy. Abby, I am also expecting. I know I should send them a thank-you note, but I don’t want to sound overly cheerful when someone is obviously suffering. Is there a way to appropriately express our thanks in writing while still being sensitive? I want to show my concern without overstepping my boundaries. — LOST FOR WORDS DEAR LOST: My advice is to stay on message. Thank the man for his generous gift and say how much it is appreciated. If you wish to express concern for the difficult time they are going through, do so without going into detail. It’s sufficient to say that he and his girlfriend are in your thoughts and prayers. Make no reference to your own pregnancy because in this communication it’s not relevant.

Crossword

Pet Tails

Peninsula Clarion, Tuesday, October 28, 2014

A-15

Backyard chickens lay path for a new trend By SHERRY LUCAS The Clarion-Ledger

JACKSON, Miss. — Esmeralda stepped lightly through the grass in her backyard, pecking through pine straw while she let out a sweet, low hum of contentment. Her new coop mates — a quartet newly arrived — were checking out their new digs, a little red shed jokingly called the Taj Mahal but comfy enough for poultry purposes, with an outdoor pen for running around and good magnolia shade. Arden Barnett developed the backyard hobby 2½ half years ago, right after developing a taste for fresh eggs which only took, like, a second. That was at his brother-in-law’s farm in Louisiana, where there were chickens. “It’s always intrigued me. We went out there and sure enough, she had just laid an egg,” Barnett said. He brought that egg in, poached it and “It was like, OK. Done. That was the most delicious egg I ever ate in my life.” He came back to Jackson, researched chickens and coops

and ordered 22 chicks. “They threw in one extra, just in case,” he said. Barnett sold some, gave some away and lost some to predators. Then, a surprise peep in that set of 23. “It may have been four weeks or so, we started to hear a little (chick) trying to crow. And sure enough, one Sunday morning, it was just like the switch flipped, ‘Cock-a-doodle-doo.’ “ Fresh eggs, farm-to-table enthusiasm, nostalgia, curiosity and more are feeding an increasing interest in keeping chickens, even if the acreage involved is an in-town backyard. It fits in with a nationwide trend of people wanting to know where their food comes from and how it was raised, said Tom Tabler, with the poultry science department at Mississippi State University. “This is a way that they can do that and not have to have 100 acres to do it with or not have to spend a fortune on feed costs. “Chickens are a little easier to take care of, they’re a little easier to manage and they’re not quite as dangerous” as other livestock, Tabler said.

AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Joe Ellis

In this Oct. 15 photograph, Esmeralda the chicken enjoys an afternoon stroll across the yard at Arden Barnett’s Belhaven home in Jackson, Miss. Barnett is among a growing number of people raising “backyard” chickens in neighborhood environments.

Have a photogenic pet? Send us a picture!

Pet photos run on the Pets page every Tuesday. They can be color or black and white and may include people. Limit one photo per household. They may be e-mailed to news@peninsulaclarion. com, dropped off at the Kenai office or mailed to the Clarion at P.O. Box 3009, Kenai, 99611. A brief explanation of the photo, the pet’s and owner’s names, owner’s address and phone number must be included. Photos with an address written on the back will be returned. For more information, call 283-7551.

A-16 Peninsula Clarion, Tuesday, October 28, 2014