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ANCHORAGE (AP) — Southcentral Alaska’s balmy temperatures mean the state’s busiest downhill ski area will not make its traditional Thanksgiving opening. KTUU-TV reports a lack of snow will keep slopes at Alyeska Resort closed this week. Resort officials say temperatures have been so high, they can’t even make snow. Mountain services manager Brian Burnett says snow makers usually crank up Nov. 1. He says the mountain needs temperatures in the mid-20s to start but it hasn’t been cold enough. Burnett says that when temperatures drop, it will take crews a couple of days to get the mountain ready for skiing.

Inside ‘Mike Brown is an emblem (of a movement). This country is at its boiling point.’ ... See page A-6

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been director since 2005, said she was surprised to win the award. “I was humbled and honored to be recognized,” she said. “I’m not one to toot my own horn but it shows the hard work and effort this department has put into projects.” Parra said the latest project, the Nikiski Community Playground, was recognized as a “world class” facility and the envy of many communities around the state. Michael Bork, presidentelect for the Alaska Recreation and Park Association, nominated Parra for the professional

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska’s incoming attorney general vows his first order of business will be reviewing both the status of the lawsuit that overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage and a National Guard scandal that rocked the previous administration. Gov.-elect Bill Walker on Tuesday announced four appointments to the top ranks of state government, including Craig Richards as the state’s attorney general. Walker takes office on Monday after defeating Gov. Sean Parnell in the November election. A U.S. District Court judge overturned the state’s ban on gay marriage in October, and the Parnell administration has spent more than $100,000 on unsuccessful appeals. On the campaign trail, Walker said Parnell’s decision to fight the lawsuit, officially known as Hamby v. Parnell, was an unwise use of public money. However, after he won the election, he said he would evaluate the case. “I am honored by this appointment and will begin reviewing Hamby v. Parnell as well as the National Guard investigation as soon as that information is made available to my office,” Richards said in a statement. His appointment must be approved by lawmakers. A federal report found widespread problems in the Alaska National Guard, including sexual abuse and fraud, and suggested a series of steps to correct problems. Parnell sought

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See WALKER, page A-12

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion

Stone soup

Students in primary grade teacher Jennifer Hubbard’s class listen to a modern version of the folktale “Stone Soup” on Tuesday, which the school traditionally cooks every year before Thanksgiving at Soldotna Montessori in Soldotna.

North Pen Rec earns honors Playground project, director recognized by statewide board By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

The sounds of children laughing and playing at the Nikiski Community Playground are music to Rachel Parra’s ears. In recognition for her leadership as director of the North Peninsula Recreation Service Area (NPRSA), the Kenai Peninsula Borough presented Parra with a commending resolution Tuesday at the borough assembly meeting. The NPRSA received two awards at the Alaska Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference in Septem-

‘Playgrounds are an essential part of the community. They’re what drives people to live in a community and are just as important as a school, church or industry.’ — Rachel Parra, North Peninsula Recreation director ber in Fairbanks. Parra received the “Professional Award,” the highest recognition the state association can bestow. The Nikiski Community Playground project received the other award for “Facility Excellence.” The Facility Excellence

award recognizes significant new projects that have reflected the most positive changes in the community, according to the Alaska Recreation and Park Association website. Parra, who has worked for the NPRSA since 1998 and has

Think safety in the kitchen for Thanksgiving By IAN FOLEY Peninsula Clarion

While Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends, it’s also important to be aware of the dangers that can arise during the holiday season. Linda Tannehill, a Health, Home and Family Agent for the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension

Service, stresses the importance of food safety during the holidays. “It’s such a concentrated time of people being together and there are a lot of distractions and lots going on with people trying to prepare food and trying to keep it safe at the same time,” said Tannehill. Tannehill worries that some people might undercook their holiday meals, which could

cause illness. She says poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees to be safe. “It’s a concern and we’re trying to promote people getting a thermometer to make sure the food is safe, because if poultry is undercooked it could cause foodborne illness,” said Tannehill. To encourage the use of food thermometers, the Cooperative

Extension Service is having a drawing for a free food thermometer, as well as providing quizzes regarding various food temperatures. When determining if meat and poultry is cooked well enough, Tannehill says people should refrain from using the “eyeball” test, because the color of food isn’t a safe way to know if food is cooked properly. According to the

USDA, one in four hamburgers turn brown before it is safe to eat. Tannehill also recommends that people not wash meat and poultry before cooking. She says that the bacteria from the meat and poultry could splash on to other nearby surfaces, including kitchen utensils. After Thanksgiving meals, people want to relax and be See DINNER, page A-12

Former teacher arraigned Legislator plans to tackle attack ads

By RASHAH McCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion

With a courtroom audience that included representatives from the school district, board of education and family of the alleged victim, accused rapist and former teacher Jeremy Anderson appeared in Kenai Superior Court in person, for the first time since his attempted suicide when allegations surfaced in May. Anderson, 37, sat chained to a row of other in-custody cases being heard by Judge Carl Bauman on Tuesday. He was clean cut, took the time to smile and nod at several in the audience See CASE, page A-12

By KATIE MORITZ Morris News Service-Alaska/ Juneau Empire

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There were two surprises in the state’s general election guide this year: a missing profile for Independent candidate for governor Bill Walker, and an Alaska Republican Party ad attacking Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska. The Division of Elections quickly copped to the Walker omission and released a supplemental guide including the candidate, who won the

election by a small margin. But Rep. Les Gara, D-Anchorage, wants to make sure an attack ad never again appears in the pages of a state publication. Gara announced in a statement Tuesday that he will pre-file legislation that would eliminate language in state statute that allows political parties to submit material for the state’s election pamphlet. Currently, parties can pay $600 per page to include whatever they want up See ADS, page A-5

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Canadian pleads guilty in NY rhino horns case NEW YORK (AP) — A Canadian antiques dealer swept up in a U.S. crackdown on illegal trafficking in rhinoceros horns has pleaded guilty in New York to a wildlife smuggling charge. Xiao Ju Guan is also known as Tony Guan. He entered the plea Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan. Guan admitted he tried in March to smuggle two black rhinoceros horns from New York to British Columbia, Canada, where he intended to sell them at a store. The Richmond, British Columbia, resident said he had smuggled more than $400,000 of rhino horns and sculptures

Tuesday Company Final Change Agrium Inc............... 98.84 -0.73 Alaska Air Group...... 55.91 +0.58 ACS...........................1.30 -0.01 Apache Corp........... 73.36 -2.45 AT&T........................ 34.82 +0.12 Baker Hughes.......... 63.20 -1.52 BP ............................41.57 -0.47 Chevron...................116.15 -1.44 ExxonMobil.............. 94.78 -0.94 GCI.......................... 12..20 +0.01 Halliburton............... 48.26 -1.62 Harley-Davidson...... 69.10 -0.19 Home Depot.............97.01 -1.39 McDonald’s...............97.00 -0.17 Safeway................... 34.83 +0.01 Schlumberger.......... 95.20 -3.23 Tesoro...................... 78.55 +1.01 Walmart................... 84.95 -0.45 Wells Fargo.............. 53.88 -0.22 Gold closed............1,202.05 +4.95 Silver closed............ 16.70 +0.22 Dow Jones avg..... 17,814.94 -2.96 NASDAQ................4,758.25 +3.36 S&P 500................ 2,067.03 -2.38 Stock prices provided by the Kenai Peninsula Edward Jones offices.

Oil Prices Monday’s prices North Slope crude: $76.52, DOWN from $77.33 on Friday West Texas Int.: $75.78, DOWN from $76.41 on Friday C

made from elephant ivory and coral from U.S. auction houses to Canada. His plea to a count of attempted smuggling carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Sentencing for the 39-year-old is scheduled for March.

Angler sets record with Pacific bluefin tuna OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — An Ellensburg angler has set a new Washington record by catching a Pacific bluefin tuna weighing just over 39 pounds. The state department of fish and wildlife confirmed Tuesday that the 41-inch fish caught by Sam Ellinger set a new record.The Central Washington University student caught the fish off the Washington coast near Grays Harbor. It beat the previous Pacific bluefin tuna by nearly 3 pounds.

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Obituary Phyllis Marie Southwell North Kenai resident Phyllis Marie Southwell, 87, went home with our Savior to their eternal home in heaven on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. She died in the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Nikiski. She moved from Michigan to Alaska in 2012. No local service is planned. Her interment will be next to her husband, of 58 years, Roy, who is buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. He preceded her death in 2004. Both suffered with Alzheimer’s disease. Phyllis was born on Nov. 17, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the fourth of five children born to Mary (Hellyer) and George Muma. Phyllis married Roy Southwell in June of 1946. They spent most of their early years in Detroit, raising three children. She loved crafts and sewing was her passion. She could create anything from material and thread. She made one of her daughter-in-law’s wedding dress and always created handmade items for Christmas every year. Her son said how much she loved our Savior: “She always taught us we were ‘sinners,’ just like her. But Jesus paid the perfect price on the cross. I often say she gave me a drug problem. She drug me to church every time the door was opened.” She is survived by her youngest brother and his spouse, Carl and Marion Muma of Bingham Farms, Michigan; her sister-in-law Mildred Muma of Northville, Michigan; her three children and their spouses, Linda and James Moore of Wolverine Lake, Michigan, Ray and Faith Southwell of Nikiski, and Rick and Julie Southwell of Kinross, Michigan. She also is survived by seven grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp. Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please sign Phyllis’s online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

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Around the Peninsula Cookies ‘buy’ the pound benefits church youth activities Our Lady of the Angels 21st annual Cookies “buy” the Pound fundraiser is on Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade cookies and treats will be sold by the pound. All proceeds go to youth activities, including our summer mission trip. Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church is located 225 S. Spruce St in Kenai. Any questions please call 283-4555.

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a continental breakfast, goody bag, a limited edition T-shirt, lunch, and a chance to help your friends and neighbors. There will be prizes, good company, lots of fun and a chance to give back to your community. All funds raised by the ride go directly to assist cancer patients. There are The Central Peninsula Health Foundation will be administering funds; their office is located at Central Peninsula Hospital. If you are interested in helping out contact Kathy Lopeman at kath@alaska.net. There will be an Organizational Committee meeting at Nikko Garden restaurant in Soldotna on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.

Thanksgiving craft day at Soldotna library Make a fun Thanksgiving Day craft at 2 p.m. today at the Soldotna Public Library in the Community Room. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 907-262-4227.

Thanksgiving dinner at Kasilof Community Church

The public is invited to a free Thanksgiving dinner from 2-5 p.m. at the Kasilof Community Church, next door to the Kasilof Mercantile and Rocky’s Cafe. A dinner of turkey, ham, Health insurance sign-up class offered sides, salads, desserts and coffee and punch will be provided by Peninsula Community Health Services will provide access Travis and Junie Steinbeck, new owners of the Kasilof Mercan- to affordable insurance via: Affordable Care Act, Denali Care, tile, and the Kasilof Community Church. Medicare and VA Enrollment. This is a free service. This is an open house style class. Fully qualified staff will be on site to help answer questions. For more information call 260-3691. Trout Unlimited plans gatherings Services are available from 7-9 p.m. at Soldotna Prep (formerly Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited’s “Tie One On” event is SMS) on the following dates: back for the winter season, the first event to be held on Dec. 2 — December 2 in Kenai at the Main Street Tap & Grill from 6-7:30 p.m. Free — December 16 fly tying instruction in a fun and comfortable environment, tyers of all ability levels, from brand new to advanced, and all Caroling with Kenai Historical Society ages are welcome. Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited is hosting a free fly fishThe Kenai Historical Society will enjoy Christmas Carols ing movie night, “Flies, Film, and Foam” at Main Street Tap & performed by the Riverside Harmony for the society’s monthly Grill in Kenai on Dec. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Films are provided by meeting on Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kenai Visitor’s Center. the renowned fly fishing film experts at The Fly Fishing Film Bring your favorite dish for a potluck and enjoy the music. The Tour (F3T). The local KPTU chapter donated to a great cause, meeting is open to the public; new members are welcome. For Casting for a Cure, in order to obtain these exciting fly fishing more information, contact June at 283-1946. films, and is excited to share them with you! This is a free event and seating will be first come-first serve. All ages are welcome Soldotna library plans teen activities to attend. For more information on these events visit https://www.faA Teens at the Library activity is planned for every Wednescebook.com/TroutUnlimitedKenaiPeninsulaChapter or e-mail: day in November, at 4 p.m., in the Community Room. kptroutunlimited@gmail.com. Today — Turkey Day Survival Guide: When extended fami-

Gun club holds membership meeting

lies get together, sometimes the bird isn’t the only one in the hot seat. Enjoy a snack (no stuffing allowed!) and talk about how to handle the holidays graciously and gratefully.

The Snowshoe Gun Club will hold its Annual Members Meeting on Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. in the club’s training building. The Board of Directors will present information on club improve- Have a photogenic pet? ments, future plans, the proposed 2015 budget and will address Send the Clarion a picture members’ questions/comments. Two board seats will be open for Pet photos run on the Pets page every Tuesday. They can be election during the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. For questions or more information about the meeting con- color or black and white and may include people. They may be e-mailed to news@peninsulaclarion.com, dropped off at the tact Alan Poynor at 283-8166, or Bob Seymour at 283-3315. 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 Way Out Women ready to ride names, owner’s address and phone number must be included. Photos with an address written on the back will be returned. The Way Out Women snowmachine fundraising event is scheduled for Feb. 28, 2015. The $100 entry fee will include For more information, call 907-335-1251. • Alcoholics Anonymous “Into Action” group, 12X12 study meeting, VFW basement Birch Street, dotna meets at Christ Lutheran Soldotna, 907-262-0995. Church, 128 Soldotna Ave. Call 8 p.m. • Al-Anon Support Group at 260-1662. Central Peninsula Hospital in the 4 p.m. • Build It Workshop at the Ke- Augustine Room, Soldotna. Call 252-0558. nai Community Library. 5:30 p.m. • Weight loss and health support group, Christ Lutheran Church. Call 362-1340. 7 p.m. • Card games, Funny River Community Center. • Narcotics Anonymous support group “Clean Machine” at Central Peninsula Hospital’s Redoubt Room, 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna. Call 907-335-9456.

Community Calendar Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440. 10:30 a.m. • Bouncing Babies Storytime at the Soldotna Public Library. Call 262-4227. 11 a.m. • Redoubt Homemakers at Nikiski Fire Station No. 1. • Wee Read at the Kenai Community Library Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. • TOPS group AK 222 Sol-

The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings of local organizations. To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a contact phone number to news@ peninsulaclarion.com.

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What Others Say

A good start for the governor-elect Gov.-elect Bill Walker won’t be sworn

in until Dec. 1, but he and Lt. Gov.-elect Byron Mallott are trying to hit the ground running, and for good reason. During the weekend, the incoming administration held a transition conference in Anchorage at which about 250 community leaders from around the state gathered to discuss important issues facing the state, such as consumer energy, education, economic development and subsistence hunting and fishing. The transition conference was notable for a few reasons, but perhaps the most notable was that all of its sessions were open to the public, which hasn’t been the case in past events of a similar nature. A heartening number of conference members, too, hailed from the Interior. University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Brian Rogers led discussions on fiscal policy, Jeff Cook, of the Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation, did the same for health care and Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation CEO Jim Dodson contributed his expertise to the economic development panel. The conference didn’t indulge in too much glossing-over of issues facing the state, as gatherings of suit-wearing policymakers are sometimes wont to do. The event began with a stark discussion of the unpleasant budget reality facing the state — with oil hovering at less than $80 per barrel, substantial deficit spending is virtually guaranteed. And while just talking about problems doesn’t solve them, it’s good the fiscal elephant in the room is under discussion and clearly a priority for the incoming administration. — Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Nov. 23

Quotable

The no Thanksgiving

As even-handed as I try to be, it is time to be fair and balanced about Thanksgiving, meaning we should give equal time to the unthankful side, with the traditional discussion of my pet peeves. This is not a comprehensive list, because I have so many pet peeves you could fill up a peeve petting zoo with them. For starters, there’s that annoying presidential turkey pardon. Each year, since the Bush I administration, POTUS holds a White House ceremony to spare a couple of the birds, so they end up in some nearby park instead of on a platter, unlike the millions of others that are engorged each year. Perhaps it’s to store energy for Black Friday. Put that on my hit list. Why do people voluntarily risk their lives in dangerous, stampeding crowds to holiday shop on that one day, when most of the bargains are overhyped at best. Speaking of which, note that I used the word “holiday.” That’s an intentional effort to rile up those who get obnoxious when someone decides to be sensitive to others’ beliefs or nonbeliefs by not specifying Christmas during the Yuletide season. That doesn’t mean, as some of them rage, that there is any “War on Christmas.” To be honest, I believe what they’re doing when they raise a ruckus is conducting a war on religious freedom. Did you notice my phrase “To be honest”? That’s another one: As if I’m going

Letters to the Editor

“We need to recognize that the situation in Ferguson speaks to the broader problems that we still face as a nation. The fact is, in too many parts of this country, a deep distrust exists between law King research needs to enforcement and communities of color. Some of this is the result focus on ocean issues of the legacy of racial discrimination in this country.” — President Barack Obama’s statement after Ferguson, Is anyone wondering what the State of Missouri, grand jury declined to indict policeman Darren Alaska is spending that $30 million dollars Wilson who fatally shot teenager Michael Brown in August. on that our legislature allocated to discover why our king salmon are disappearing? “I don’t really understand why we are paid less than the male Most people haven’t heard a peep as to actors because we put in equal effort and the recent past has shown where all that cash is going. If you don’t that actresses can deliver a hit film. We deserve better pay, equal know where the money went how can you to what actors get.” hold anyone accountable for it being spent — Bollywood star Aditi Rao Hydari on the wisely? Normally I would not have a probgender pay gap in the film industry in India. lem going along with whatever solution the ADF&G comes up with regarding the kings but there is a serious lack of accountability within many ADF&G projects. Right now our state is spending millions of tax dollars attempting to discover what By GARRY TRUDEAU is causing our king salmon runs to decline statewide. A $30 million dollar, five-year effort has been allocated by the state to study our declining wild king salmon runs. Unfortunately those funds are basically focusing on 12 statewide freshwater rivers, salmon enhancement, restoration, sampling, escapement, protection and genetic work. This state effort is basically focusing in on finding what may be wrong with our king salmon or their freshwater environment. It took more ten years but eventually the ADF&G announced that our kings are being killed in the saltwater but they don’t know where and still refuse to believe that our fisheries management has had anything to do with the problem. I suppose it will take another ten years for them to finally admit they over hatchery stocked and harvested our fisheries along with misjudging our saltwater food web. The reason it will take so long to finally admit this is because we are currently spending our king salmon research funds under the incorrect assumption that our king problems are located within the freshwater. This incorrect assumption does not reflect our ADF&G saltwater finding. This incorrect freshwater assumption then leaves people believing that it may be possible to hatchery up millions of king salmon to fix the problem. If the problem is in the saltwater but everyone is looking in the freshwater, how do we find a

Classic Doonesbury, 1979

to let you know I’m lying. It’s just one of those expressions that are completely empty or transparently insincere. One of my favorite unfavorites is the one we all get when we’re leaving someone and Bob Franken he or she says, “Have a nice day.” Just once, I’d love to hear someone hope out loud that I have a real crummy rest of the day, that I twist my ankle or something. Wouldn’t that be refreshing? Of course, when we meet up, one or both of us greet the other with “How’re you doing?” Put that in the same category as emails that invariably begin with, “I hope you are well.” We couldn’t care less about how the other is doing or how well we are. Admit it. But we dutifully answer, “Fine” even if we’re going through a terrible divorce, have filed for bankruptcy and actually did twist our ankle as we came from our last encounter. It’s meaningless. What’s even worse is when someone responds and then adds, “Thank you for asking.” For a while I would snap, “And thank you for thanking me,” but I got tired of the blank stares. Moving right along: This one will be

solution? If our king problem rests within the way our saltwater commercial fisheries have been managed; how do we fix that management if we aren’t even looking at it? What if commercial fisheries mismanagement has altered our marine food web to the point of reducing a single critical element that our juvenile king salmon require to survive but we aren’t even looking in that area? The millions being spent to “fix our king runs” will not even ask these kind of questions thus our ADF&G cannot hope to generate a possible response. I see few people expecting good news from our ADF&G with regard to our king salmon research. Our state funds are being used to study phantom freshwater issues, while most saltwater issues are ignored as our runs continue to decline. Enhancement, escapement, sampling, protection and genetic work may sound good on the surface but what if the problem is within the saltwater food web? If the problem is in the saltwater spending these funds in the freshwater is like slamming the barn door after the horse has run off. Dumping more hatchery kings into the ocean may sound good but what if there is little to nothing for those kings to feed on? Counting kings, studying genetics or protecting kings may sound good but what if there aren’t any kings returning to count, study or protect? Our kings may eventually die in the freshwater but they are being killed in the saltwater. We don’t need to study the ashes of our once great king runs; we need to be studying the saltwater locations and environments that are killing our kings. Don Johnson Soldotna

Hateful language doesn’t move discussion forward After listening to President Obama’s address on immigration last Thursday, I was incredibly disappointed. I was not necessarily disappointed with the speech as much as I was with the reaction I heard on our local conservative radio station. Actually, the reaction was not unexpected. It was angry about Obama overstepping his bounds, America, Freedom, and “illegals,” the basic stuff. My disappointment

a bit controversial, but I really dislike hyphenated names. I fully support the idea that each spouse should keep his or her own surname, but what about the kid? What happens when “The One” also has a hyphenated name? What’s the etiquette? Do the offspring have four last names? It can get pretty cumbersome. I’m having trouble just saying “he or she” so I can be politically correct. Maybe the spouses stick with their name coming in to the marriage, and each child is assigned the one from the parent of the same gender, if there is one. Or the couple can agree on one, without any assumption that it will be the male’s. Just some compromise possibilities. Actually, the lack of political compromise is one of my pettest peeves of all (a new word is born): It’s the mindless refusal of our political leaders to seek out a middle ground. They talk about being adults, but they just can’t seem to pull it off. We can pardon all the turkeys we want, but we certainly shouldn’t extend any to our politicians. Their behavior is peevishly unpardonable. So there you have it, this year’s annual pet peeve rant — first annual, I might add. And have a nice day. Bob Franken is a longtime broadcast journalist, including 20 years at CNN.

came when the local DJ used an ethnic slur in reference to undocumented immigrants. When I contacted the DJ, he made a joke on-air and refused to own up to the fact that his choice of words was offensive and uncalled for. After checking in with management at the station, the DJ was given a second opportunity to acknowledge the inappropriate language. Instead of standing up and admitting it was wrong, the response was a brush off of the issue and some side comments about “black people” and “rap music.” If that was an apology, it was the worst apology ever. No matter what your stance is on immigration, there is no call for using language that is hateful and disrespectful, not just to the people being referred to, but also to the people who are listening. Our community is better than hate speech. We don’t need to agree on everything, but for everyone’s sake, let’s agree to put hateful language aside in our discussion of important issues. Dan Pascucci Soldotna

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to two pages. At the back of this year’s general election pamphlet, four full-page ads were paid for by three political parties. The Alaska Republican Party paid for two of the pages, one of which shows an ad that asks voters if they “know Mark Begich votes with President Obama 95 percent of the time” and gives “five examples of Mark Begich siding with President Obama over Alaskans.” Begich and his Republican opponent Dan Sullivan, who ended up winning the race by just over 6,000 votes, both The following judgments were recently handed down in District Court in Kenai:

n George Lee Flemmings, 57, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Oct. 12. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Michael D. Hancock, 32, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal mischief, a domestic violence offense committed April 15. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 50 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered to comply with domestic violence restraining order and any other court order and was placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Austin Jack Hibbert, 18, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance,

slung mud in their campaigns, leaving many voters with a bad taste in their mouths. But the non-partisan voter guide is one place where people should be able to get away from the worst of election season, Gara said. “There’s already too much negative advertising,” he said. “It should rub people the wrong way that a state-funded voter guide would have attack ads.” This year’s incident of a political party’s ad criticizing a candidate by name was a first for the state’s election pamphlet. The online archives of the Division of Elections, which puts out the publication, go back to 2002. In those years, no party has called out a specific candidate in their ads, focusing solely on promoting

Court reports committed Sept. 11. Imposition of sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year, fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to perform 24 hours of community work service and forfeited items seized. n Ingrid D. Hobson, 37, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourthdegree assault, a domestic violence offense committed Oct. 18. Hobson was sentenced to 270 days in jail with 240 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for five years, ordered to have no contact with victim unless written request is made to the court and was placed on probation for five years. n Kenneth E. Hoepner, 70, or Sterling, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident (unattended vehicle damage), committed Sept. 27. He was fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution and placed on probation for one year. n Travis Del Longbotham, 31, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to false information or report (fire alarm, emergency), committed Oct. 12. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 55 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a

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their own platforms. Political parties often run variations on the same ad in the pamphlet year after year, but Division of Elections director Gail Fenumiai said the division has never been able to regulate what parties put in their ads. State statute is silent on it. “There are no guidelines whatsoever in state law that talks about what can or can’t be published ... as part of that information (outside of the twopage limit),” she said. “The division has nothing to do with what is submitted.” Gara said he didn’t think a political party had ever realized it could say whatever it wanted in its election pamphlet ads. “I don’t think anyone had ever found the loophole in the

law before,” he said. “I don’t think anybody knew that you were allowed to put in a negative or an attack ad in the state voter guide. I didn’t know that myself.” The issue came to Gara’s attention when constituents complained about the anti-Begich ad, he said. Fenumiai said the division also received complaints. The Empire got a few concerned emails at the time, as well. “People are expecting candidates to have statements, but they don’t expect to see attack ads (in the pamphlet),” Gara said. “If the state is funding it, there’s no place, in my mind, for attack ads in a publication that the public is paying for.” The pamphlet cost about

$199,000 to produce this year, Fenumiai said. The $600-perpage fee charged to political parties goes back into the state’s general fund. Gara said he would have proposed the legislation even if the candidate attacked had not been a member of his own party. He said he intends to reach across the aisle for bipartisan sponsorship of the legislation. “I don’t care if (it’s) the Republicans or the Democrats or the Libertarian party or the Green party,” he said. “The state voter guide is no place for that kind of politics. It’s not a place for attack ads from any party. ... It turns people off of voting, it alienates people, and it’s, in my view, unsavory.” Different states have differ-

ent rules for their voter guides, Fenumiai said. For example, Washington state doesn’t allow candidates to mention any other candidate but themselves in their submitted statements. Gara said he’s open to changing the language of his legislation to allow non-attack ads, as long as there’s a fair way to determine what is and what isn’t negative. Femumiai said the division could use more guidelines to work from. “At this point, the more details about what is and isn’t allowed probably would be helpful to the division,” Fenumiai said. “Our hands are tied by state statute. Because of that, we have to take everything as it’s submitted to us.”

$150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Robert Guzman Lopez, 48, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to reckless driving, committed Oct. 25, 2013. He was sentenced to 50 days in jail with 45 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined $1,000 with $250 suspended, a $50 curt surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 30 days and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Michael Donahue Massey, 61, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident (unattended vehicle damage), committed Sept. 20. He was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution and placed on probation for one year. n Danyale Cari McCall, 38, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance,

committed Aug. 5. She was sentenced to 180 days in jail, fined $500, a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge and forfeited items seized. n Bradley Jay McPherson, 58, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault, a domestic violence offense committed Sept. 30. He was sentenced to 100 days in jail with 88 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment and a domestic violence intervention program, ordered to have no contact with victim unless with written consent, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for one year. n Timothy C. Robinson, 35, address unknown, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 27, 2013. He was sentenced to 100 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had

his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, forfeited firearm and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Joshua Scott, 21, of Lacey, Washington, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Oct. 18. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for one year. n Daniel Evan Tol, 25, of Chugiak, pleaded guilty to engaging in prostitution, commit-

ted Dec. 1, 2012. He was fined a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for one year. n Charles Colby Baltzell, 22, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to licensee furnishing, delivering alcohol to a minor, committed Sept. 27. Imposition of sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year and fined $250 and a $50 court surcharge. n Kimberly Bottenfield, 33, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of thirddegree theft, committed Sept. 12, 2013. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims and placed on probation for one year.

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Around the World Brown family blasts handling of Ferguson case; hundreds more guardsmen sent in FERGUSON, Mo. — Attorneys for Michael Brown’s family vowed Tuesday to push for federal charges against the Ferguson police officer who killed the unarmed 18-year-old, and they renewed calls for peace following a night of violent protests in which several businesses burned to the ground. The attorneys said the grand jury process was rigged from the start to clear the white officer, Darren Wilson, in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Brown, who was black. They criticized everything from the evidence St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch presented to the jury to the way it was presented, as well as the timing of the announcement of the grand jury’s decision. They said they still hope a federal civil rights investigation will result in charges against Wilson. “We said from the very beginning that the decision of this grand jury was going to be the direct reflection of the presentation of the evidence by the prosecutor’s office,” said attorney Anthony Gray, who suggested McCulloch presented some testimony, including from witnesses who did not see the shooting, to discredit the process. Meanwhile, Gov. Jay Nixon ordered hundreds more National Guardsmen into Ferguson to help local law enforcement keep order in the St. Louis suburb. Twelve commercial buildings in Ferguson burned down during protests that erupted after the grand jury’s decision was announced Monday night, and firefighters responded to blazes at eight others, Assistant Fire Chief Steve Fair said. Other businesses were looted, and 12 vehicles were torched.

Senator Schumer tells Democrats to make government work for middle class WASHINGTON — The Senate Democrats’ top message man is urging the party leftward in the wake of crushing midterm election losses, saying working Americans want a robust government that will promote education access, labor bargaining rights, progressive taxes and more. At a Washington news conference, New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer said his party erred five years ago by putting health care reform ahead of jobs and economic priorities. The vast majority of Americans were relatively happy with their employer-provided health insurance in 2009, he said, and the health care overhaul’s message was aimed at about 5 percent of the electorate: those who lacked insurance and who voted. “To aim a huge change in mandate at such a small percentage of the electorate made no political sense,” Schumer said. “Unfortunately Democrats blew the opportunity the American people gave them. We took their mandate and put all of our focus on the wrong problem — health care reform.” He said he expressed such concerns at the time. His office later said he “expressed those concerns privately to fellow Democrats.” Schumer’s remarks came a few weeks after Republicans won control of the Senate and boosted their House majority in the midterm elections. He said the way back to influence on Capitol Hill is to appeal to voters who support “an active and forceful government” to help them cope with globalization, technology and other forces keeping middle incomes stagnant. — The Associated Press

Nation Sony to offer partial refunds By JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of thousands of people who bought the handheld gaming console PlayStation Vita are in line for a partial refund from Sony because of questionable claims in its advertising. The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it had reached a settlement with Sony Computer Entertainment America, the U.S.-based arm of the PlayStation business, over advertising claims that the government contended were misleading. As part of the proposed settlement, Sony will provide refunds to those who bought the PS Vita console before June 1, 2012. They’ll be eligible for either a $25 cash or credit refund — or a $50 merchandise voucher from Sony. The com-

pany will contact consumers about the refunds or vouchers via email. The advertising claims at issue — Sony highlighted “game changing” technology features of the PS Vita — were made during the U.S. launch of the product in early 2012. The console sold for about $250. Among the claims challenged by the FTC: —That the pocket-sized console would revolutionize gaming mobility by allowing consumers to play their PlayStation 3 games via “remote play” on the console anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. —That people could engage in “cross-platform” play by starting a game on a PlayStation 3, pausing it, and continuing the game with the PS Vita from where they left off. Not really true, the FTC

said. “As we enter the year’s biggest shopping period, companies need to be reminded that if they make product promises to consumers — as Sony did with the “game changing” features of its PS Vita — they must deliver on those pledges,” said Jessica Rich, head of the agency’s consumer protection bureau. Sony did not immediately respond to a request for comment. With cross-platform play, the commission says the feature was only available for a few PS3 games, and the pausesave feature varied from game to game. For “remote play,” the complaint says Sony told consumers that PS Vita users could easily access their PS3 games on their handheld consoles. But most PS3 games, the FTC said, were not remote playable on

the PS Vita. The commission did not provide an exact figure, but said hundreds of thousands of PS Vita consoles were purchased during the timeframe in question. In a related move, the FTC acted against Deutsch LA, Sony’s advertising agency for the PS Vita launch, which also settled with the commission. According to the complaint, Deutsch LA knew or should have known the advertisements had misleading claims. The FTC also alleged that Deutsch LA misled consumers by asking employees to post positive tweets about the console on their personal Twitter accounts — without disclosing their connection to the ad agency or Sony. The settlement agreements will be subject to public comment for 30 days.

Rallies across US protesting Ferguson news By SADIE GURMAN Associated Press

People protesting the Ferguson, Missouri, grand jury decision took to the streets in some U.S. cities for a second day Tuesday, even as others were still cleaning up vandalism from the night before. Protesters disrupted traffic for several hours in downtown St. Louis by blocking major intersections, an interstate highway and a Mississippi River bridge connecting the city to Illinois. Riot police arrested several demonstrators who sat in the middle of Interstate 44 near the Edward Jones Dome. They used pepper spray to disperse the crowd. In Seattle, hundreds of students walked out of high school classes and rallied at the University of Washington or marched to the downtown federal courthouse. The night before, demonstrators in the city threw canned food, bottles and rocks after marching peacefully for hours. Police responded with pepper spray and flash-bang grenades, and arrested five people.

Renewed plans for marches and rallies in Oakland, California, came as officials were still cleaning up after scores of people hurled bottles, broke windows, set small fires and vandalized a police car. At least 40 people were arrested in Monday night’s melee that escalated after some protesters shut down traffic on a major highway in the San Francisco Bay Area. A police spokeswoman said several officers were injured, but she did not elaborate. Elsewhere nationwide, demonstrators were mostly lawabiding Monday night, leading marches, waving signs and shouting chants of “hands up, don’t shoot,” a refrain that has become a rallying cry in protests over police killings across the country. In New York, a man was arrested for throwing a jar full of fake blood that struck Police Commissioner William Bratton and his security detail. Activists had planned protests even before the nighttime announcement that Officer Darren Wilson would not be charged in 18-year-old Michael Brown’s shooting death. The

racially charged case in Ferguson has inflamed tensions and reignited debates over policecommunity relations even in cities hundreds of miles from the predominantly black St. Louis suburb. Rallies were planned Tuesday in Newark, New Jersey; Portland, Maine; Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; and elsewhere. In the nation’s capital, one group lay on the ground to stage a “die-in” in front of Metro police headquarters. The group planned to occupy various buildings in the district over 28 hours. “Mike Brown is an emblem (of a movement). This country is at its boiling point,” said Ethan Jury, a protester in Philadelphia, where hundreds marched. “How many people need to die? How many black people need to die?” In Los Angeles, demonstrations remained mostly small and peaceful, but about 200

people marching toward downtown briefly shut down Interstate 110, City News Service reported. After midnight, officers wearing riot gear fired hardfoam projectiles into the ground to disperse about 50 protesters downtown, the Los Angeles Times reported. Police Chief Charlie Beck said Tuesday there were no injuries and no property damage during hours-long demonstrations across LA. Three people were arrested. After a night of rallies in Chicago, dozens of protesters upset with the grand jury’s decision camped out at the doors of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office inside City Hall and planned to remain there throughout the day and overnight. They were holding teach-ins on political issues and “healing circles” for people to discuss experiences with violence in Chicago.

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Facing health law hikes, consumers mull options By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Consumers across most of America will see their health insurance premiums go up next year for popular plans under President Barack Obama’s health care law. But it will take time for families to figure out the best bang for their budgets — even as a bigger political battle brews over the program’s future. For many people, government subsidies will cushion the hit. And there’s a new factor: Returning customers who are savvy about health insurance and prepared to shop for a better deal. Scott Joens of St. George, Utah, said he and his wife are facing premium increases of about 18 percent for 2015. But instead of agonizing, he’s looking for a plan with a higher deductible, which is the amount of medical expenses that consumers are responsible for each year before insurance kicks in. By switching, he could lower

his monthly premiums. Joens, in his 50s and semiretired from the pharmacy business, said he’ll worry if the trend keeps going. “It’s not a major hardship,” he said. “But I still have some years until I am on Medicare. My worry is by the time I’m 65, who knows where this will be?” Overall, he said he’s been very satisfied with his “gold” plan this year. Experts say numbers alone don’t tell the story. “How all this shakes out will depend on one big wild card,” said Larry Levitt of the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation. “Will current enrollees become savvy shoppers or just sit back and stay in their current plans? This is a new program with no precedent, so there’s no way to predict exactly what will happen.” In a departure from the process that officials followed last year, the administration has not released its own analysis of 2015 premiums. Instead, it published raw data, leaving it to independent experts to parse

‘Will current enrollees become savvy shoppers or just sit back and stay in their current plans? This is a new program with no precedent, so there’s no way to predict exactly what will happen.’ — Larry Levitt, nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation the numbers. What they are finding points to an overall trend of rising premiums, although not everywhere. The analysts have focused on “silver” plans, the coverage level picked by about two-thirds of the customers on HealthCare.gov and state-run health insurance markets. There are four levels — platinum, gold, silver and bronze. Silver is a notch below what most people with employer coverage have. A study from the market analysis firm Avalere Health found that premiums for the lowestcost silver plan will go up by 10 percent on average in communi-

ties across the country. A Kaiser Foundation study took a different approach, focusing on premiums for the second-lowest-cost silver plan in every county. That type of plan is a benchmark that the government uses as a basis for setting consumer premium subsidies for the entire program. Kaiser found that premiums for the second-lowest-cost silver plan are going up in 59 percent of counties nationwide, down in 34 percent, and remaining flat in 7 percent. Eighteen percent of counties will see an increase of more than 10 percent. At the other end of the spectrum, 13 percent of coun-

ties will see a decrease of more than 10 percent. If you are currently in the second-lowest-cost silver plan in your community, there’s no guarantee that will be the case for 2015. Another insurer may have bid lower and captured the designation. People who don’t shop around could face significant price increases. The rise isn’t too far out of line with what’s happening to employer-sponsored plans, which cover about 150 million people and make up the biggest chunk of the health-insurance market. Costs in those plans, which usually are more restrained than prices in the individual market, are expected to rise about 4.6 percent on average next year, according to a recent survey from benefits consultant Mercer. Still, Levitt said many consumers will have the opportunity to find a lower-cost plan. “In some places, premiums are actually going down, which is almost unheard of in health insurance,” he said. That’s what Robert Glenn

of Charleston, South Carolina, found when he started looking around. The premium for his current gold plan actually dropped by $17 for 2015. Nonetheless, Glenn re-evaluated his options, figuring he would save more next year by picking a middle-of-the-road silver plan instead. His new monthly premium will be $104 less than what he is currently paying. “I see the forces of capitalism and competition working this year,” said Glenn, a psychiatrist in his early 30s who’s an independent contractor. “I know I am just but one of millions of people affected ... but ‘Obamacare’ is working for me.” Kaiser’s analysis found wide differences from state to state, and even within states. Some of the steepest premium increases for benchmark plans are for counties in Alaska and Minnesota. Most counties in Georgia will see decreases. Premiums are trending up in Florida and Texas, prime targets of the administration’s enrollment drive for 2015.

Rain, snow could mess up Thanksgiving travel By FRANK ELTMAN Associated Press

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Thanksgiving travelers scrambled to change their plans and beat a storm expected to bring snow, slush and rain to the crowded Washington-to-Boston corridor Wednesday on one of the busiest, most stressful days of the year. Forecasters said major Northeast cities will probably see moderate to heavy rain most of the day, though New York and other places were also gearing up for several inches of snow. Higher elevations west of the Interstate 95 corridor could see as much as 6 to 12 inches before the nor’easter exits Wednesday night, meteorologist Andrew Orrison said. “I always go on Tuesday to try to avoid the Wednesday rush, but it seems like more people are leaving on Tuesday now,” said Bill Fraser, a land-

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Travelers wait in lines to check in at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Tuesday. A nor’easter was expected to develop along the East Coast just as millions of travelers head to their Thanksgiving destinations, bringing mostly rain close to the coast, but heavier snow further inland.

scaper from Henniker, New Hampshire, who was taking a train from Boston to New Rochelle, New York, to visit his mother for Thanksgiving.

Jenna Bouffard, a New York City public relations executive headed in the opposite direction, changed her bus ticket from Wednesday to Tuesday.

“I don’t want to risk it,” she said. “I’d rather be safe than sorry, and if it doesn’t snow, then I just have an extra day at home with my family” in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Major airlines dropped their ticket-change fees for people flying in and out of the Northeast, allowing passengers to try to sneak on an earlier flight, though that appeared to be a challenging proposition, since most planes were filled. By midafternoon Tuesday, just 14 flights within the U.S. were canceled for Wednesday, according to tracking service FlightAware. That’s well below the norm for even a sunny day. United said it was planning to cancel 100 flights Wednesday in and out of Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey — a small fraction of the traffic there. Delta planned to scrub 57 flights. The Port Authority of New

York and New Jersey, which operates Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports, said it was lining up extra staff and snow removal equipment in the event of a heavy snowfall. Crews were prepared to work in 12-hour shifts if necessary, officials said. At Newark Airport, retiree Sue Hansen, who lives in Roscoe, Illinois, arrived early on Tuesday to avoid the rush ahead of a big family reunion near Morristown, New Jersey. “I’ve traveled the day be-

fore, and it was no good,” she said, describing long lines, delays and lots of crowds. “This wasn’t bad at all.” In Vermont, public safety officials warned that travel could be treacherous. Up to 16 inches of snow was forecast in some areas. There was a bright spot in the forecast for residents of western New York, which last week saw up to 7 feet of snow. “Buffalo will predominantly miss this event,” Orrison said.

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2 female bombers kill more than 40 in Nigeria By HARUNA UMAR Associated Press

BAUCHI, Nigeria — The teenage girls entered the busy marketplace separately Tuesday, their vests of explosives hidden beneath their full hijabs. The first detonated her bomb, killing three women. As rescuers rushed in, the second girl screamed and set off her explosives, killing dozens more, according to witnesses and authorities. More than 40 people died in the double suicide bombing in Maiduguri, a provincial capital in northeastern Nigeria, according to Haruna Issa, a hospital volunteer in the city. Suspicion immediately fell on the insurgents from the Islamic militant group Boko Haram, which controls a large part of northeastern Nigeria and is blamed for the deaths this year of at least 1,500 people in Africa’s most populous country. In its campaign of violence, Boko Haram has used car

bombs and men wearing vests of explosives. It also has begun using women who can cover the explosives with their hijabs, and the recruits appear to have gotten younger, with several instances of teenage attackers earlier this year. The militants attracted international attention with their April kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, about 125 kilometers (78 miles) southwest of Maiduguri. The schoolgirls are still missing and their plight has aroused international concern and prompted the #BringBackOurGirls social media campaign. On Oct. 17, the parents of the schoolgirls were encouraged when the Nigerian military announced a cease-fire with Boko Haram and said negotiations had begun for the release of the captives. Those hopes were quickly dashed when Boko Haram fighters continued attacks and seized several cities and towns across the northeast. In a video statement, Boko Haram leader

Abubakar Shekau denied the cease-fire and scoffed at claims of negotiations to release the schoolgirls. It was not known if Tuesday’s attackers were connected with the April abduction. A worker with a nongovernmental organization said young women in northern Nigeria are especially vulnerable to recruitment by the extremist group. The worker spoke on condition of anonymity because she feared for her safety. The coordinated bombings by the two girls dressed in full hijabs took place as the marketplace was crowded with shoppers, said Abba Aji Kalli, the coordinator of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Borno state. The first girl set off her explosives, while the second apparently waited until the rescuers rushed in to help before detonating her bomb, killing another 30 people, Kalli said. “I am right here at the scene, and I have before me 11 corpses. ... Many have been taken away by relatives, while others

are taken to the state specialists’ hospital,” he added. On July 2, a car bomb in the same market killed 56 people. Maiduguri, the largest city in Borno state and the birthplace of Boko Haram five years ago, is home to a Nigerian military headquarters. So far, the government troops have been unable to halt the bloodshed in the city and surrounding areas. Borno is one of the three states in northeastern Nigeria that are under a state of emergency because of the extremist violence. In a new strategy, Boko Haram is seeking to form a caliphate, mimicking the Islamic State group. Boko Haram still holds many centers in an area covering an estimated 20,000 square kilometers (7,700 square miles) and has said it is imposing a strict version of Shariah law. The insurgents want to impose Islamic rule over all Nigeria, whose 170 million people are about evenly divided between Christians and Muslims.

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In this July , 2014 photo, People gather at the scene of a car bomb explosion, at the central market, in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up Tuesday, Nov. 25, in a crowded market in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing at least 30 people, according to witnesses and a security official. The two teenage girls dressed in full hijabs entered the busy market and detonated their explosives, said Abba Aji Kalli, the Borno state coordinator of the Civilian Joint Task Force.

Iraq to overhaul Baghdad security to stop bombings By HAMZA HENDAWI Associated Press

BAGHDAD — Baghdad’s neighborhood of Gorayaat, a small Shiite enclave on a bend in the Tigris River, exemplifies the failures of Iraq’s security agencies trying to protect the capital from attacks by the Islamic State. The district has been a target for years, hit by so many bombings, suicide attacks, rockets and mortars that residents have lost count. After a car bomb ripped through its main commercial street earlier this month, killing 15 people and wounding 42, security forces responded as they have after every previous attack. Soldiers and police swarmed in to secure Gorayaat’s streets. At checkpoints, they checked people’s IDs, and anyone who was not a resident had to account for his presence. “That goes on for one or two days, then it’s back to normal and

we wait for the next bombing,” said Idris Jawad, a resident. For months, Islamic State group militants have hammered Baghdad with bombings and suicide attacks, the work of dozens of cells operating in the Iraqi capital, officials say. Security agencies have floundered trying to stop them, relying on techniques that haven’t changed — or succeeded — in a decade. The government is now trying to revamp security measures, moving away from reliance on concrete blast walls and police checkpoints. Instead, the plan is to beef up police intelligence units that have gone understaffed and underfunded since the 2003 fall of Saddam Hussein, according to intelligence and Interior Ministry officials. Among the ideas being considered is to significantly increase the recruitment of informers among the public to report on suspicious behavior, the ministry official told The

Associated Press. That would mean recruiting Sunnis, something that has been difficult in the past. Sunnis deeply distrust the Shiitedominated security forces, which they often accuse of discriminating against their co-religionists. Moreover, the security forces are known to be infiltrated by both Sunni and Shiite militants, meaning that anyone who cooperates with authorities against militants risks being exposed. The Interior Ministry official and two intelligence officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the steps under discussion. Interior Ministry spokesman Maan Saad said a large shipment of new, U.S.-made bomb-detection equipment is arriving soon in Iraq. “It will be very useful and effective in minimizing the terrorist threats against Iraqis,” he said, refusing to give details

of the technology or the cost. Iraqi forces are battling the Islamic State group, struggling to push them back from the vast swaths of territory they captured in the summer. While the extremist fighters hold territory on Baghdad’s doorstep, they are seen as unable to overrun the capital as they did Iraq’s Sunni-majority areas. But they have proven able to infiltrate with relative ease. More than 3,000 people have been killed and twice that number wounded in attacks in Baghdad in the first 10 months of 2014 alone, according to U.N. figures. The bombings that rip through neighborhoods

keep the city in fear, which progovernment media have tried to tamp down by avoiding reporting on attacks. State TV airs little besides propaganda designed to lift Iraqis’ morale and build trust in the military and police. While demoralizing Baghdadi residents, the attacks build morale among the extremists at a time when the group has lost some of the aura of invincibility it gained over the summer. Instructions sent to Islamic State group operatives in the capital and intercepted by the main intelligence agency said bombings must continue at any cost, even if the targets are not

always high value, the two intelligence officials said. The capital has seen constant violence since the 2003 ouster of Saddam — and in even times when the bombings eased, they never completely went away. This month, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met with Baghdad’s top military and police officials and announced a security approach. In a first step, he said he plans to place security responsibilities for Baghdad entirely in the hands of the Interior Ministry, which is in charge of police, and redeploy army units outside the city. The military has been seen as ill-trained for policing duties.

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Afghanistan president orders military review By LYNNE O’DONNELL Associated Press

KABUL, Afghanistan — President Ashraf Ghani has ordered a top-to-bottom review of the operations of Afghanistan’s defense forces, including discussing the resumption of controversial night raids banned by his predecessor. The move appears aimed at revamping the military for the fight against the Taliban amid new indications that U.S. and international forces will play a greater role than initially envisaged after the 13-year U.S.-led combat mission formally ends next month. The wholesale review is already underway, presidential spokesman Nafizullah Salarzai told The Associated Press, saying Ghani had instructed the National Security Council to “work on a manual of guidelines and standards for military operations.” Under new guidelines quietly approved by President Barack Obama, U.S. troops may once again engage Taliban fighters, not just al-Qaida terrorists, U.S. administration officials con-

firmed last week. Until Obama broadened the guidelines, U.S. forces were to have limited Afghanistan operations to counterterrorism missions against al-Qaida after this year, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss Obama’s decisions by name. The emerging rethink in both Kabul and the U.S. appears linked, at least in part, to this year’s successes by jihadi radicals in Syria and especially Iraq — which have made the December 2011 pullout from Iraq seem less successful and forced a reengagement there by the West. Salarzai would not give precise details of what military procedures were under review, though he said the discussions include a possible lifting of the ban on night raids. First Deputy President Abdul Rashid Dostum said the raids might resume early next year. Both underlined that the ban has not yet been lifted. “This is being worked on and is not yet final,” Salarzai said. Resuming night raids would be a significant shift. The opera-

‘Night operations are very effective as they are conducted on the basis of strong intelligence, deploy high technology, have fewer or even no civilian casualties, and prevent a wide range of enemy activities, such as planting roadside bombs.’ — Jawed Kohistani, analyst tions, in which Afghan and U.S. Special Forces entered homes to search for insurgents under cover of darkness using nightvision goggles, were banned by former president Hamid Karzai in 2011. The raids were highly unpopular with the Afghan public, with many people viewing them as a violation of privacy and of the traditional sequestering of women. The military, however, regarded them as essential to the anti-Taliban fight, and has been lobbying to resume them ever since. Salarzai gave no timetable for the review, saying only that Ghani “will personally look at

that manual to ensure it will not cause any risk to Afghan civilians or security forces.” The overhaul appears to include every aspect of the way the Afghan military operates, from training to staffing issues to battlefield tactics. The military has faced a host of issues even as it has won some praise after taking the lead in fighting the Taliban over the past year. Among its many problems are a high attrition rate, low literacy rates, controversies over pay and increased casualties. Moreover, stepped up attacks by the Taliban on the capital, Kabul, in recent weeks have raised questions over how they

8 shoes of Holocaust victims stolen WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish authorities say that eight shoes that once belonged to Holocaust victims have been stolen from the former concentration camp Majdanek in Poland, now a state-run mu-

seum. The Polish news agency PAP reported Tuesday that police believe the theft occurred between Nov. 18 and Nov. 20, when a museum employee discovered that a metal net that protected

an exhibit of shoes had been cut and the shoes were missing. The exhibit consists of 56,000 shoes that belonged to Jews killed at the death camp, which was operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland

during World War II. Such exhibitions, which can be found at Auschwitz and other Holocaust memorial sites, aim to give viewers a sense of the huge proportion of the Nazi crimes.

were able to breach security multiple times, amid concerns about intelligence failures and collusion with militants within the forces. The review is an indication that Ghani will take a hands-on approach to defense against the intensifying insurgency. Currently, the Afghan National Security Forces are thinly spread across the country, as the Taliban has sought to extend its influence beyond its traditional southern and eastern strongholds, to areas in the north and northwest where they have put government forces under extreme pressure. As a result, Afghan forces have suffered record — and, according to the second-ranking American commander in Afghanistan, Lt. Gen. Jospeh Anderson, unsustainable — losses since taking the lead in the anti-insurgent fight from international forces in the middle of last year. If the ban on night raids is lifted, observers assess that the U.S. would have a role in the

operations. That would go beyond what was outlined in the security pact ratified days ago by the Afghan parliament. That agreement — negotiated about a year ago — initially allowed for leaving a residual training and advisory presence of 12,000 U.S. and NATO troops. Analyst Jawed Kohistani said insurgents had benefited from the night raid ban, knowing that their movements would not be tracked. “Night operations are very effective as they are conducted on the basis of strong intelligence, deploy high technology, have fewer or even no civilian casualties, and prevent a wide range of enemy activities, such as planting roadside bombs,” he said. Having already referred to himself publicly as commander in chief, Ghani has signaled his intention to seize the upper hand in the war against the Taliban, first by assessing the strength of his forces, and then by taking control on the battlefield, choosing the time and location of the fight.

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Sports

Kardinals collect 4th-straight Spruill crown

Soldotna’s Talon Musgrave works against Homer’s Julien Richburg in the 145-pound weight class during the Luke Spruill Memorial Tournament.

Kards win 6 in a row in championship round By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

The Kenai Central wrestling team won six straight matches in the championship round to claim its fourth-straight Luke Spruill Memorial Tournament on Tuesday at Kenai Central. Those six champions would be just enough to edge Nikiski for the crown — both teams finished with 97 points but the Kardinals took the tiebreaker. Soldotna was third with 86.5 points, while Homer was fourth with 62 points. The tournament is a memorial for Spruill, a two-time state champ for the Kards who was lost in a boating accident in June 2004 at the age of 27. At the tournament, each coach nominates an athlete for the Luke Spruill Outstanding Wrestler Award. The award is based on eight qualities — dedication, a coach, sportsmanship, can-do attitude, coachability, kindness, leadership and tenacity. TJ Cox of Nikiski, who lost a major decision to Seth Hutchison of Soldotna in the finals at 120 pounds, was chosen outstanding wrestler this year. “He carries the torch for the whole community,” Kenai coach Stan Steffensen said. Steffensen also said his team did a great job of living up to Spruill’s memory with its wrestling. At 138, Matt Vandermartin got the Kards on a roll by pinning Timmy Woo of Homer. Vandermartin had just been pinned by Woo at the Lancer Smith Memorial over the weekend. Keyshawn McEnerny followed with an injury default

victory over Talon Musgrave of Soldotna at 145. Then Paul Steffensen pinned Tylor Handley at 152 and Ellery Steffensen pinned Nathan Carstens at 160. Both of the Steffensens were wrestling up a weight class. Finally, Dylan Carter pinned Antonio Ochoa of Homer at 170, and Kyle Hunter notched a major decision over Ian Johnson at 182. The Spruill comes at what can be a tough time, right after the big Lancer Smith meet and just a few days before Thanksgiving. But coach Steffensen says his team never has a problem getting up for the meet. “The Luke Spruill is really big here,” he said. “The guy was a pillar in the community. Our wrestlers go out there with courage, honor and tenacity.” Coach Steffensen said the meet was changed from a dual format in order to match the top wrestlers up in a championship round later in the evening when fans were off work. “The fans were going kind of crazy there for a while,” he said. “Any time you can enjoy watching your favorite wrestler wrestle, it’s a great day.” Nikiski got a chance to tune up for the Kachemak Conference tournament in Houston on Dec. 5 and 6. Winning titles for the Bulldogs were Tyler Olsen at 106, John McCormick at 195 and Luke Johnson at 220. Anders also said that Cox wrestled a great match against Hutchison at 120. “I’m proud of the guys and where they’re at,” Anders said. “It’s been a sprint this season and they’re working hard. They’re going into conference

White Sox get LaRoche CHICAGO (AP) — When Adam LaRoche was a kid, he used to hang with his father at old Comiskey Park when Dave was a coach with the Chicago White Sox. Now Adam LaRoche gets to play for one of his dad’s old teams. The White Sox are bringing LaRoche back to Chicago to serve as their primary designated hitter, announcing a $25 million, two-year contract with the veteran slugger on Tuesday. Manager Robin Ventura, assistant hitting coach Harold Baines, bullpen coach Bobby Thigpen and first base coach Daryl Boston all played for the White Sox during Dave LaRoche’s coaching stint with the team from 1989-91. “I’ve honestly always been a White Sox fan, and I don’t just say that,” Adam LaRoche said. “I was at the age then where I was starting to understand the game and figure it out, and happened to be in a White Sox uniform quite a bit around that old stadium and always really enjoyed being there and being around those guys.” LaRoche, who turned 35 on Nov. 6, gives the White Sox some sorely needed power from the left side. The first baseman hit .259 with 26 homers and 92 RBIs in 140 games this year for NL East champion Washington. He has 243 career homers and 838 RBIs in 11 years in the majors.

Photos by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion

Kenai Central’s Keyshawn McEnerney lifts Nikiski’s Will Lynch in the 145-pound weight class during the Luke Spruill Memorial Tournament on Tuesday at Kenai Central High School in Kenai.

right where they need to be.” The plight of Soldotna showed how hard it can be coming off a big tournament like the Lancer Smith and wrestling a few days later. The Stars did not have two wrestlers due to injury, and lost another three to skin infections. On top of that, coach Neldon Gardner had a few freshmen not make weight. “It was a learning night,” the coach said. He did get championships from Austin Craig at 113, Hutchison at 120, Jesse Littrell at 126 and Dalton Best at 285. Gardner was especially encouraged by the showing of Littrell, a junior. Littrell, an experienced wrestler, has been practicing for about three weeks but this was his first meet of the season. While Nikiski was happy with its last meet before the Kachemak tourney, Homer coach Chris Perk said he hopes

Tuesday serves as a wakeup call. The champions for Homer were Sean Blaine at 98 and Jaime Rios at 132. “We were expecting a few more,” Perk said. “I’m not sure what happened. Maybe it’s wrestling on a Tuesday.” Perk said his team has good wrestlers, but added that the team is young. “With youth, sometimes you get the roller coaster,” Perk said. “Hopefully we’ll be back up the next couple of weeks.” Luke Spruill Memorial Tournament

Team scores: 1. Kenai, 97; 2. Nikiski, 97; 3. Soldotna, 86.5; 4. Homer, 62. Championship matches 98 — Sean Blaine, Hom, p. Austin Ozbun, Nik, 1:16. 106 — Tyler Olsen, Nik, p. Bill Medatov, Nik, 5:04. 113 — Austin Craig, Sol, t.f. Donovan Smith, Nik, 17-2. 120 — Seth Hutchison, Sol, maj. dec. TJ Cox, Nik, 10-2. 126 — Jesse Littrell, Sol, p. Anthony Long, Sol, 0:40. 132 — Jaime Rios, Hom, received a bye. 138 — Matt Vandermartin, Ken, p. Timmy Woo, Hom, 2:32. 145 — Keyshawn McEnerny, Ken, won by injury default over Talon Musgrave, Sol. 152 — Paul Steffensen, Ken, p. Tylor Handley,

Nikiski’s TJ Cox tries to pin Homer’s Jared Brant in the 120-pound weight class match during the Luke Spruill Memorial Tournament on Tuesday. Nik, 4:42. 160 — Ellery Steffensen, Ken, p. Nathan Carstens, Nik, 0:54. 170 — Dylan Carter, Ken, p. Antonio Ochoa, Hom, 2:45. 182 — Kyle Hunter, Ken, m.d. Ian Johnson, Nik, 8-0. 195 — John McCormick, Nik, p. Rodney French, Sol, 3:43. 220 — Luke Johnson, Nik, p. Taylor Macrae, Sol, 1:47. 285 — Dalton Best, Sol, p. Richard Brock, Hom, 0:29. Third-place matches 106 — Natalie Chavez, Ken, received a

bye. 113 — Tyler Vaughn, Ken, received a bye. 120 — Jared Brant, Hom, p. Shayna McKinley, Ken, 2:30. 126 — Silas Buss, Nik, received a bye. 145 — Julian Richburg, Hom, p. William Lynch, Nik, 1:22. 152 — Kyle Wells, Hom, m.d. Andrew Pennison, Nik, 12-1. 160 — Hunter Bourgeois, Sol, p. Tristen Cook, Hom, 1:25. 182 — Nick Olsen, Nik, dec. James Gallagher, Sol, 8-3. 195 — Heather Harrington, Hom, received a bye. 220 — Danny Rios, Hom, received a bye.

Scoreboard Basketball NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Toronto 12 2 Brooklyn 5 8 Boston 4 8 New York 4 11 Philadelphia 0 14 Southeast Division Washington 9 4 Atlanta 7 5 Miami 8 7 Orlando 6 10 Charlotte 4 11 Central Division Chicago 9 6 Milwaukee 8 7 Cleveland 6 7 Indiana 6 8 Detroit 3 11

Pct .857 .385 .333 .267 .000

GB — 6½ 7 8½ 12

.692 .583 .533 .375 .267

— 1½ 2 4½ 6

.600 .533 .462 .429 .214

— 1 2 2½ 5½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Memphis 12 2 Houston 11 3 San Antonio 9 4 Dallas 10 5 New Orleans 7 6 Northwest Division Portland 11 3 Denver 7 7 Utah 5 10 Minnesota 3 9 Oklahoma City 3 12 Pacific Division Golden State 11 2 Sacramento 9 5 L.A. Clippers 8 5 Phoenix 9 6 L.A. Lakers 3 11

.857 .786 .692 .667 .538

— 1 2½ 2½ 4½

.786 .500 .333 .250 .200

— 4 6½ 7 8½

.846 .643 .615 .600 .214

— 2½ 3 3 8½

Tuesday’s Games Atlanta 106, Washington 102 Golden State 114, Miami 97 Sacramento 99, New Orleans 89 Milwaukee 98, Detroit 86 Denver 114, Chicago 109 Wednesday’s Games Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Golden State at Orlando, 3 p.m. Portland at Charlotte, 3 p.m. Washington at Cleveland, 3 p.m. New York at Dallas, 3:30 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 3:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Detroit, 3:30 p.m. Utah at Oklahoma City, 4 p.m.

Sacramento at Houston, 4 p.m. Milwaukee at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Indiana at San Antonio, 4:30 p.m. Denver at Phoenix, 5 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m. All Times ADT

Arkansas 78, SMU 72 Lamar 63, Arkansas St. 58 Loyola of Chicago 71, UTSA 57 Texas 78, St. Francis (Pa.) 46 Texas Tech 75, Northwestern St. 64

Men’s Scores

Boise St. 86, Idaho 75 Buffalo 80, Grand Canyon 64 Colorado 68, Air Force 53 Southern Cal 53, Cal St.-Fullerton 49 Stanford 84, Delaware 47

EAST Army 80, Binghamton 54 Harvard 84, Houston 63 New Hampshire 75, Boston U. 68 Penn St. 78, Akron 72 Saint Joseph’s 74, LIU Brooklyn 70, OT St. Peter’s 68, Rutgers 50 Syracuse 70, Loyola (Md.) 37 Temple 76, Penn 67 SOUTH Florida St. 66, The Citadel 55 Jacksonville St. 67, Alabama A&M 61 Kentucky 92, Texas-Arlington 44 Miami 77, Charlotte 74 Presbyterian 63, Toccoa Falls 40 SC State 92, Columbia International 55 South Florida 71, Hofstra 70 Southern Miss. 72, Troy 70 Tulane 74, Southern U. 59 UT-Martin 74, Bethune-Cookman 56 Vanderbilt 63, Norfolk St. 53 Virginia 79, Tennessee St. 36 William & Mary 83, W. Illinois 49 Wofford 82, Ohio Valley 54 MIDWEST Bowling Green 62, SE Missouri 54 Bradley 52, Texas A&M-CC 38 Cincinnati 59, NC Central 50 Creighton 75, E. Illinois 53 Detroit 82, Toledo 79 Drake 73, IUPUI 60 Georgia St. 85, W. Carolina 70 Ill.-Chicago 87, St. Xavier 76 N. Dakota St. 64, Minn.-Crookston 63 Nebraska 80, Nebraska-Omaha 67 Oakland 70, Chicago St. 57 Ohio 69, Ark.-Pine Bluff 60 Saint Louis 57, NC A&T 54 SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 91, Jarvis Christian 65

FAR WEST

TOURNAMENT CBE Hall of Fame Classic Championship Maryland 72, Iowa St. 63 Third Place Alabama 76, Arizona St. 71 Cancun Challenge-Mayan First Round Elon 74, Morgan St. 73 North Florida 77, Liberty 57 Cancun Challenge-Riviera First Round N. Iowa 73, Virginia Tech 54 Northwestern 55, Miami (Ohio) 46 EA Sports Maui Invitational Semifinals Arizona 72, Kansas St. 68 San Diego St. 74, Pittsburgh 57 Semifinals BYU 121, Chaminade 85 Purdue 82, Missouri 61 Gulf Coast Showcase Semifinals Florida Gulf Coast 62, San Francisco 47 Green Bay 64, Evansville 62 Semifinals East Carolina 58, Fresno St. 52 Hawaii 62, Marist 55 Legends Classic Championship Villanova 60, Michigan 55 Third Place VCU 77, Oregon 63

Hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 23 16 6 1 33 61 57 Tampa Bay 22 14 6 2 30 77 60

Detroit 21 11 5 Boston 23 13 9 Toronto 21 11 8 Ottawa 21 10 7 Florida 19 7 6 Buffalo 21 6 13 Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh 20 14 4 N.Y. Islanders 21 15 6 N.Y. Rangers 20 9 7 Washington 20 9 8 New Jersey 22 9 10 Philadelphia 20 8 9 Carolina 20 6 11 Columbus 21 6 13

5 27 59 1 27 59 2 24 67 4 24 58 6 20 41 2 14 36

52 57 63 56 51 70

2 30 72 0 30 69 4 22 57 3 21 56 3 21 53 3 19 57 3 15 48 2 14 51

46 57 58 54 63 61 62 76

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Nashville 21 St. Louis 22 Chicago 21 Winnipeg 23 Minnesota 20 Dallas 22 Colorado 22 Pacific Division Anaheim 23 Vancouver 22 Calgary 23 Los Angeles 22 San Jose 23 Arizona 23 Edmonton 22 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

14 14 12 11 12 9 8

5 6 8 9 8 9 9

2 30 61 2 30 59 1 25 63 3 25 49 0 24 58 4 22 64 5 21 57

45 46 44 53 44 74 70

14 4 5 33 63 56 15 6 1 31 67 61 13 8 2 28 73 64 11 6 5 27 60 53 10 9 4 24 62 64 9 11 3 21 57 71 6 14 2 14 51 77 for a win, one point for

Tuesday’s Games Ottawa 3, St. Louis 2, SO Nashville 4, Los Angeles 3, SO Winnipeg 4, Columbus 2 Dallas 3, Edmonton 2 Colorado 4, Arizona 3, OT Vancouver 2, New Jersey 0 Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Wednesday’s Games Winnipeg at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 3 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 3:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 3:30 p.m. Carolina at Florida, 3:30 p.m. Toronto at Pittsburgh, 3:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Chicago at Colorado, 5 p.m. Calgary at San Jose, 6:30 p.m. All Times AST

Transactions BASEBALL American League

BOSTON RED SOX — Agreed to terms with 3B Pablo Sandoval on a five-year contract and OF Hanley Ramirez on a four-year contract. Designated 1B-C Ryan Lavarnway and INF Juan Francisco for assignment. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with 1B Adam LaRoche on a two-year contract. Designated RHP Scott Carroll for assignment. DETROIT TIGERS — Announced OF Ezequiel Carrera declined outright assignment and elected free agency. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Announced 2B Jayson Nix declined outright assignment and elected free agency. MINNESOTA TWINS — Assigned RHP Anthony Swarzak outright to Rochester (IL). Named Neil Allen pitching coach, Eddie Guardado bullpen coach and Joe Vavra bench coach. TEXAS RANGERS — Sold the contract OF-1B Jim Adduci to Lotte (Korea). Sold the contract of RHP Miles Mikolas and LHP Aaron Poreda to Yomiuri (Nippon Central League). National League CINCINNATI REDS — Named Dick Williams vice president, assistant general manager; Nick Krall senior director of baseball operations; Sam Grossman senior director of baseball analytics; Eric Lee manager of baseball operations; Bo Thompson baseball operations analyst; Tony Arias director, international scouting; Miguel Machado assistant director, international scouting; Jim Stoeckel director, global scouting; Richard Jimenez director, Latin American scouting; Emmanuel Cartagena scouting coordinator, Dominican Republic; Kevin Towers special assistant/ player personnel and Jeff Schugel special assistant/pro scout. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Paul Clemens, C Rene Garcia, C Koyie Hill, INF Chris Nelson and Cord Phelps on minor league contracts. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Released C Ramon Cabrera. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Announced the retirement of third

base coach Tim Flannery. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Reassigned G Jordan Adams to Iowa (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed RB Michael Bush. Released RB Kerwynn Williams. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed DB Lou Young to the practice squad. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed OT Andre Smith on injured reserve. Signed OT Jamon Meredith. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed LB Keith Pough to the practice squad. Released WR L’Damian Washington from the practice squad. DENVER BRONCOS — Waived K Brandon McManus. Signed K Connor Barth. DETROIT LIONS — Released TE Kellen Davis. Signed G Rodney Austin from the practice squad. Signed LB Jerrell Harris to the practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released G Rishaw Johnson from the practice squad. Signed NT Justin Renfrow to the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released DT Kelcy Quarles. Signed LB Victor Butler. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Placed LB Darin Drakeford on the practice squad-injured list. Signed LB Ja’Gared Davis to the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed LB Terrell Manning off Cincinnati’s practice squad. Waived LB Justin Anderson. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed DE Joe Kruger to the practice squad. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Placed C Rich Ohrnberger on injured reserve. Signed LB Cordarro Law from the practice squad. TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms with G-C Eric Olsen. Signed LB Dontay Moch from the practice squad. Waived LB Shaun Phillips. Placed C Brian Schwenke on injured reserve.

Peninsula Clarion, Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Sports Briefs Messi sets European record with 74 goals NICOSIA, Cyprus — Barcelona’s Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to shatter the Champions League goalscoring record by taking his tally in the competition to 74 in a 4-0 win over APOEL on Tuesday. The previous record of 71 had been set by former Real Madrid and Schalke striker Raul over the course of 142 matches. Raul’s record fell when Messi struck his first in the 38th minute to give Barcelona a 2-0 lead after Luis Suarez had opened the scoring. It was Messi’s 91st match in Europe’s top club competition. Barcelona’s Brazilian midfielder Rafihna unleashed a powerful shot from some 20 yards (meters) out. Despite being closely marked, Messi was able to get a foot to the ball and re-direct it past the helpless APOEL goalkeeper Urko Pardo. Messi’s teammates swarmed around him to congratulate the Argentina star on his achievement. He struck again in the 58th when a defense-splitting pass from Dani Alves put him through and Messi’s chip past Pardo bounced into the net off the post. Messi rounded off the scoring in the 87th minute of the Group F match, completing his 28th Barcelona hat trick and his fifth in the Champions League.

Red Sox bring in Sandoval, Hanley Ramirez BOSTON — Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez spent the last two seasons as NL West rivals. Now they’re teammates in Boston, the result of a $183 million spending spree the Red Sox are hoping will lift them out of the AL East cellar. “It’s exciting for me to be with Hanley and David Ortiz,” Sandoval said Tuesday at Fenway Park after finishing up a fiveyear, $95 million contract that adds him to a lineup he called “The Three Amigos.” About five hours later, the Red Sox completed their daynight news conference doubleheader by announcing Ramirez’s four-year deal, which is worth $88 million. A former Red Sox prospect, Ramirez was traded to the Marlins nine Thanksgivings ago in a deal that brought Mike Lowell and Josh Beckett to Boston. “Why not go back where you belong?” Ramirez said. “It worked out for the both of us: You guys won a couple of world championships. I haven’t won any, but that’s what I’m here for.” Sandoval helped the Giants win three titles, earning the World Series MVP in 2012 and the nickname “Kung Fu Panda” that helped cement him as a fan favorite. He thanked the Giants for bringing him up as a big leaguer and Giants’ fans for their support. “I want a new challenge. I need a new challenge,” he said at his afternoon news conference. “I know that I had a great career in San Francisco. But I’m going to have a new one here.” Sandoval helps fill a hole in the Red Sox lineup for a third baseman and a left-handed bat. Ramirez, who played shortstop and a little third base with the Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers, is expected to move to left field. “You’re always trying to get a sense of where they might fit in,” Red Sox manager John Farrell said. “We’re not even at Thanksgiving yet. The potential for some other additions might exist.” Sandoval’s deal includes a team option for 2020 and Ramirez’s contract has a vesting option for 2019. A 28-year-old Venezuelan listed at 5-foot-11 and 248 pounds, Sandoval was seen as a potential replacement at designated hitter when Ortiz retires. But Sandoval said he plans to manage his weight so he can remain in the field. Both players praised Ortiz, and Ramirez also said Dustin Pedroia helped recruit him to Boston. “He said, ‘I’ve got two rings. You don’t have any. I want some more,’” Ramirez said. “That kind of thing pumps you up.” C

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Playoff spots stay the same RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Mississippi State remained the top four teams in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday heading into a weekend when just about all the contenders are facing challenging rivals. TCU was fifth, Ohio State was sixth and Baylor seventh. The only team in the top eight to change was UCLA, which slipped into the eighth spot. For the first time, teams from the so-called Group of Five conferences made the top 25. Boise State moved in the rankings at No. 23 and unbeaten Marshall is 24th. The highest ranked team from outside the Big Five conferences

is guaranteed one spot in the four New Year’s Bowls affiliated with the playoff but not hosting semifinals. Alabama hosts Auburn on Saturday. Florida State plays Florida; Oregon is at Oregon State and Mississippi State visits Mississippi. TCU plays at Texas on Thanksgiving night and Ohio State hosts Michigan on Saturday. Baylor plays Texas Tech at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium in Arlington, Texas, the site of the national championship game. Committee chairman Jeff Long said the difference between Nos. 4-7 is still very close. The 12-member committee was down to 11 this week because former Big East commissioner Mike Tranghese

— The Associated Press

was sick and not up for the trip to Dallas. Long said Tranghese is expected back next week. Long also caused a bit of a stir when on ESPN’s rankings show he mentioned how the rankings of teams at the time they played are factored into the committee’s decision. Long has said each week the 12-member committee starts with a clean slate and that one week’s rankings should have no bearing on the next. Long later clarified that remark, saying first that no rankings other than the committee’s — which started Oct. 28 — are taken into account. He added that a team’s previous ranking was something the committee was aware of and not a determining factor. “Although I will say a team

that is 6-5 and has been previously ranked is going to hold more weight than a 3-8 or sub .500 team, which is an obvious thing,” he said. Long said there has been debate among the committee members about Florida State and whether the Seminoles’ many close calls are a sign of weakness or strength. Unbeaten Florida State has rallied from a halftime deficit five times and had five onescore games. “There’s certainly those who view a team coming from behind and winning as a sign of a strong team, and there’s others who might believe that they’re a good enough team, they should have been in front or more in control of the game as they progressed.” Long said.

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and received the resignation of his adjutant general the day the report was released. Parnell has said he had narrowed candidates for a new adjutant general, but would let Walker choose his own head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Richards said he also looked “forward to utilizing my experience in finance, natural resource development and taxation to support Gov. Walker as the state gets to work on these and many other important issues.” Richards, a Fairbanks native who has a private practice, replaces Michael Geraghty as attorney general. “I have worked alongside Craig Richards for more than a decade. I trust his judgment and admire his ability to quickly and thoroughly analyze complex legal issues. He will be a strong addition to my administration,” Walker said. In a statement, Walker also announced he was retaining Gary Folger as the commissioner for the Department of

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before conferring with his defense attorney before his case was heard. Under his yellow jumpsuit, Anderson bore no outward signs of the physical trauma he’d inflicted upon himself after one of his students confessed to another teacher that she had a sexual relationship with him. Alaska State Troopers would not identify the injuries, but called them “life threatening” after he was taken to Central Peninsula Hospital and then to Anchorage for treatment. The former Nikiski MiddleHigh School choir director and music teacher faces 16 counts of sexual abuse in varying degrees. Anderson waived a formal reading of the charges, which include allegations of several

‘I am honored by this appointment and will begin reviewing Hamby v. Parnell as well as the National Guard investigation.’ — Craig Richards

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award. Parra is a board member for the association and Bork said in their interactions she represents herself and her community well. “She is someone who always has a smile on her face and has a positive attitude,” Bork said. “We are fortunate to have her on the board. She likes to take on projects and will do anything to get the best results.” Bork, Parks and Recreation Director for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, won the professional award in 2012. He said it means a lot to be recognized by state colleagues. “Some people outside of public service may not understand the amount of hours we work off the books,” he said. “I did some undercover work and spoke with (Parra’s) personnel and they all speak highly of her

Public Safety. Walker said former University of Alaska Fairbanks vice chancellor Pat Pitney will be his budget director. She replaces Karen Rehfeld, who retired last Friday after 35 years with the state. “I am thrilled that Pat will be joining the team,” Walker said. “After Karen Rehfeld announced her retirement, we knew finding a replacement would be critical. We thank Karen for her years of dedicated service.” Pitney also previously served as vice president of finance of the University of the Arctic, which Walker’s office said was a network of universities and Continued from page A-1 organizations from the eight Arctic nations. with friends and family, but it’s crucial to remember to properly store any leftovers. What many incidents with the teen, from may believe is the flu, could acfondling in the school’s choir tually be the result of neglectand band rooms to more than ing food storage. “The dinner is over, (peoa dozen sexual encounters over a 6-month period in 2013 and ple) get busy, they start watching football or whatever their 2014. Anderson’s lawyer entered family activity is, and before a not-guilty plea to each of the you know it, the two hours that it’s supposed to then go in the charges. Currently, the case is sched- refrigerator keeps going lonuled to go to trial on Jan. 6 and ger and longer, so foodborne a hearing is scheduled for Dec. illness can be a result of food 19 which is the last day any mo- being left out too long,” said Tannehill. tions can be filed in the case. While cooking food at safe Anderson faces 14 charges of first-degree sexual abuse of temperatures is vital to one’s a minor and two charges of sec- health, people need to be aware of another issue that could ond-degree abuse of a minor. First degree sexual abuse cause problems during the holiis an unclassified felony. days — fires. Kenai Fire Marshal Tom If he is convicted, he faces up to $500,000 in fines and Carver said that there have 99 years in prison for each been incidents where deepcharge. Second-degree abuse frying turkeys has caused seof a minor is a class B felony rious damage to health and which is punishable by up to property. Often people use an outten years’ imprisonment and up to $100,000 in fines, per door turkey-fryer inside, on a deck or under the eaves of a charge.

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and that she was deserving of the award.” Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members Wayne Ogle and Kelly Wolf sponsored the resolution. Ogle, who represents the Nikiski area, said he was excited to hear Parra was recognized by the state for her “exemplary directorship.” “She runs a good operation by skillful doing and works well with legislative people,” Ogle said. “She has an impressive ability to make sure maintenance issues and capital projects needs are attended to. I’m always impressed by her preparedness for community meetings. She runs a tight ship.” Ogle said the Nikiski Community Playground is the best facility in the entire borough and worthy of the prestigious award. Para was instrumental in advocating for the project to provide more recreational opportunities for the children in the community, he said. Wolf, who represents the

Kalifornsky area, helped the playground project come to completion through his nonprofit, Youth Restoration Corps. The organization obtained a contractor’s license in 2012 and volunteers helped complete the park. Located between the Nikiski Pool and Community Recreation Center, the playground was designed with a wildlife, nature and industrial theme. The project cost $225,000 paid through a state grant from the Commerce, Community and Economic Development Agency. After the recreation center took over the former Nikiski Elementary School building, Parra said the complex was lacking an outdoor community playground. From vision to completion the playground project took two years to complete. Parra said she was involved in conversations with legislators and held community meetings to get an understanding of what the community wanted.

house, which can lead to unexpected consequences. To help prevent accidents, the Kenai Fire Department has posted several Thanksgiving cooking guidelines on its Facebook page. The Sportsman’s Warehouse has also been helping the community by offering seminars about how to safely cook a turkey. “One of the biggest things with deep-fried turkeys is making sure the turkey is dry on the outside. Water, oil, splash, flame,” said Brandon Phipps, Assistant Hunting Manager at The Sportsman’s Warehouse. “That’s why we do indoor-safe electronic ones and we always, of course, keep fire extinguishers close on hand, so if anything were to ever happen, we also covered that.” Phipps explained that on every Saturday this November, The Sportsman’s Warehouse has held a deep-fried turkey seminar, which showed how to deep-fry turkeys, as well as what kind of products are available to use during the process. “One of the reasons why deep-fried turkeys went away

was because the fact of them using an open flame and a pot of oil and catching fire,” said Phipps. “Well, now we have indoor-safe deep-fryers for turkeys that use an electric coil rather than a flame.” The Kenai Fire Department warns people about the importance of having functioning smoke detectors. According to Carver, it’s not uncommon for children to be given gifts requiring nine-volt batteries and instead of taking time to buy new ones, many parents have been known to use the ones from the fire detectors. During this time of giving, he says people should be prudent about having working batteries in smoke detectors, in case an of an accident during the holidays or any other time. Being safe is the most important part of the holidays. “However you cook your turkey, be extra careful,” said Carver. For more food safety tips, go to: http://www.uaf.edu/ces/ districts/kenai/ Reach Ian Foley at ian.foley@peninsulaclarion.com

Parra said one project that may have been overshadowed by the playground construction was the addition to the wooded trails system and 18-hole Disc Golf Course. The recreation area also has a natural ice rink. Parra said they have tremendous recreation programs like USA Hockey House, a growing program that teaches hockey skills to kids between the ages of 7-10. The hockey program requires a USA Hockey membership for $45 in addition to the $40 fee for the recreation area. “We are always striving to improve what we have,” she said. “Our service area is a gem and we have to take care of what we have. Playgrounds are an essential part of the community. They’re what drives people to live in a community and are just as important as a school, church or industry.” Reach Dan Balmer at daniel.balmer@peninsulaclarion. com.

Judge issues injunction in EPA, Pebble Mine case ANCHORAGE — A federal judge has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to halt work on additional steps to protect Bristol Bay from damage from potential largescale mining. KTUU-TV reports U.S. District Court Judge H. Russell Holland on Monday granted a preliminary injunction to Pebble Ltd. Partnership in its lawsuit against the EPA. The lawsuit contends EPA officials improperly invoked a process through which it could restrict development of the Pebble deposit before the project went through the permitting process. Pebble Chief Executive Officer Tom Collier in a statement called the ruling a procedural victory that does not resolve company claims that the EPA pursued a biased process. — The Associated Press C

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About getting ready for Thanksgiving

Grannie Annie

1940’s and 1950’s on a farm north of Fort Collins, Colorado The hustle-bustle of getting ready for the big Thanksgiving Day was anticipated by my mom and my grandma, weeks ahead of time. Mom would go to town with a big long list after discussing how big a turkey she should buy, with my dad. My dad would always reply - “ I don’t care as long as it’s big, Loretta and buy yourself a big bouquet of flowers for the middle of the table.” Mom spent just as much time at the flower shop picking out the right kind of flowers as she did at the grocery store. Sometimes she arranged her own flowers and sometimes she bought them already arranged at a florist Shop. She had a favorite florist. The name escapes me now. She shopped for groceries at Steele’s Market. Usually after two hours going up and down every isle, she had just exactly what she wanted. We never got to go with her when we were little, she had to concentrate on “The Thanksgiving Dinner!” She drove the new pea green Ddodge into Fort Collins, after she told Dad she would never, never drive such a hideous green car! Dad had ordered a new car right after World War II and it arrived about a year later, along with a truck load of other Dodge cars, all painted pea green. Dad was so thrilled to have been called to say that his car was in that he did not even care what color it was and besides he was color blind! He proudly drove the new 4 door Dodge home and we all piled into it wanting to go for a ride. Mom came out of the house with her apron on took one looks and said “That is the awfullest green car i have ever seen!” My dad was crushed. “But Loretta that is all they had.” “I don’t care!” Mom said. “Take it back!” “I can’t - this is all they have,” Dad replied. Dad won - but not with the approval that he wanted from mom. Her last words as she went back in the house. “I am not driving the awful looking green car!” So to soothe his pride and the kids looking at him from the back seat - he said “You guys wanna go for a ride?” Boy did we!! So he slowly drove out of the drive way and headed up the road to grandma’s and grandpa’s. We thought he was going to show off his new car to them. Nope! He turned a mile below them, asking us, “You wanna go over the derby’s?” We loved going over “The Derby’s” in his old International pick up, going as fast as he could - about 40 or 45, reaching the top of the first hill and zoom down the other side and up the other hill-zoom down the other and up the next hill. We would all be smiles. Dad had a grin on his face also, because it left a little hollow in the pit of our tummy as we reached the top and rushed down the otherside of the hill. Thus we called them “The Derby’s!” We went a little faster in the new green car - taking our breath away as we zoomed down the hill and up the other hill - there were four hills. Then

f you find yourself with a surplus of turkey after Thanksgiving, that’s a good thing. You can put those leftovers to good use by making, among many other things, turkey pie, or a nourishing pot of turkey soup. Served with a salad, the pie makes a cozy supper, and on a frosty night, it’s hard to beat the comforts of a steaming bowl of Turkey Vegetable Soup. Made with barley and an abundance of vegetables, from a recipe shared by Hilton Head Islander Charlotte Ward, the soup makes efficient use of the leftover turkey carcass and other parts of the turkey, such as the legs and wings. Even if you don’t wish to make either of these dishes now, you may freeze

your turkey leftovers for future use. Tightly wrapped, or stored in freezer-proof containers, leftover turkey may be frozen for up to four months with no loss of quality. Compared to the cost of other celebratory foods, turkey continues to be a good buy. Creating even more meals, from leftovers that came from a turkey that was economical to begin with, is what thrifty cooks strive for, particularly in a season when budgets are stretched. I’m thankful we get to celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey. Turkey is good for us. Turkey is big and relatively inexpensive. And, best of all, turkeys give leftovers.

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Sue Ade is a syndicated food writer with broad experience and interest in the culinary arts. She has worked and resided in the Lowcountry of South CaroPhotos by Sue Ade unless otherwise noted lina since 1985 and may be reached at kitchenade@ya- Once you’ve finished Thanksgiving dinner, reinvent turkey leftovers with Turkey Vegetable Soup and Lattice-Topped Turkey Pie. hoo.com.

Recipe by Charlotte Ward, Hilton Head Island “This is definitely comfort food!” 1 large turkey carcass plus 2 chicken broth, celery, onion, bay large turkey wings and legs (or equal leaves, salt, pepper, garlic powder, amount of turkey meat) brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, 5 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth lemon juice and beef bouillon cube 1 cup chopped celery in a large (7-quart) pot. Bring to a 1 onion, chopped boil, then lower heat and simmer for 2 bay leaves 1½ hours. Remove turkey and shred 2 teaspoons salt meat.* Return meat to soup and add ¼ teaspoon pepper potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, string ¼ teaspoon. garlic powder beans, mushrooms and barley. Bring 2 tablespoons brown sugar to a boil, then lower heat and sim2 tablespoons Worcestershire mer for another 30 minutes. Serves sauce 10 to 12. Note: Freezes well. Note: 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freezes well. Can also substitute a 51 beef bouillon cube to 6-pound chicken for the turkey and 1 (16-ounce) can small white po- chicken bouillon cube for the beef tatoes bouillon cube. Adjust cooking time to 1 (16-ounce) package sliced frozen 1 hour. carrots *Kitchen Ade note: While the tur1 (16-ounce) can creamed corn key carcass and turkey parts are sim1 cup frozen peas mering, be sure to skim off any foam 1 cup frozen string beans that forms on the top of the soup. (For 1 cup sliced mushrooms ease of preparation, crack the carcass 1 cup barley into several large pieces before placing it into the cooking pot.) In addiRemove all skin from turkey car- tion, to safeguard that no turkey bones cass, wings and legs. Place turkey, remain in your soup after the turkey

“I put this recipe together after a Thanksgiving dinner one year. It’s a hearty soup.” – Charlotte Ward

is cooked, remove the turkey, celery, onion and bay leaves with a slotted spoon, then strain soup through a fine mesh sieve before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.

Note: Freezes well. Can also substitute a 5- to 6-pound chicken for the turkey and chicken bouillon cube for the beef bouillon cube. Adjust cooking time to 1 hour.

Pastry for a double-crust 10-inch deep-dish pie, homemade or store bought 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables cooked according to package directions (I like peas, carrots, green beans and corn.) 3½ cups cooked turkey, cut into bite-sized chunks 1 small onion, chopped 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter 6 tablespoons flour 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning ½ teaspoon ground sage ¼ teaspoon celery seed A fresh-baked Lattice-Top Turkey Pie makes delicious use of a surplus of Salt and pepper leftover turkey. 1 egg, mixed with a little water, beaten

ion is translucent, stir in flour, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes. Lower heat and gradually stir the soup mixture into the onion mixture, cooking until the sauce bubbles and becomes thick. Stir in poultry seasoning, sage and celery seed, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently stir in turkey and vegetables; set aside. Fit one of the pie crusts into the bottom of a deep-dish 10-inch pie dish. Gently spoon filling into pan, filling a little more than three-quarters full. Cut the remaining pie crust into 12 to 14 long strips, about ¾-inch wide each. Fashion strips into a lattice crust over the filling. Pinch edges of lattice over the bottom crust to seal. Lightly brush the lattice crust with some of the egg mixture. Placing pie dish onto a baking sheet to catch any overflow, bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting. Makes 8 servings.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix the cream of chicken soup with the chicken broth and set aside. Sauté onion in a large skillet with the butter over medium heat. When the on-

According to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA), it is safe to refrigerate (40 degrees or lower) tightly wrapped leftover cooked turkey for up to four days. Turkey may be safely frozen (0 degrees or lower), tightly wrapped, for up to four months. (Freezer storage times are for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely.)

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Lean, filling beans help you behave during holiday parties By MELISSA D’ARABIAN Associated Press

Parties can be tricky territory for the healthy eater. If you host, you want to serve guests something tasty enough to make the occasion feel special. And if you are a guest, you want to bring something delicious and impressive, but that won’t totally blow your diet. My solution? Tuck something nutritious and delicious on that hors d’oeuvres tray.

Enter the white bean. White beans are my favorite party trick. I include white beans in the first course of almost any party I host. Why? White beans are a compact burst of lean protein and fiber, and since they are among the cheapest

proteins you can buy, serving them also is a great budget entertaining strategy. All that the protein and fiber make beans filling. And by filling up a bit on white beans early in the party, I’m less likely to fall prey to endless visits to the chocolate fountain (once or twice will do nicely). But what to make with beans that would be party-worthy? While a white bean chili can make a fantastic appetizer (serve in cute espresso cups or plastic party shooter glasses), it’s also easy to think outside the chili pot! Focus on either the meatiness of the bean (use them in baked taquitos, or swap out the crab and make tiny spicy bean cakes) or the creaminess of the bean (blend them with roasted garlic into a creamy dipping sauce for chicken skewers, use instead of

chickpeas for hummus, or add to your favorite tapenade). The appetizer options for white beans are endless, but to get you started try my winter white bean bruschetta, which pairs the flavors of the holiday season with a classic summertime dish.

Winter white bean bruschetta Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 8 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon sweet or smoky paprika Kosher salt and ground black pepper 10- to 12-ounce baguette, cut into 24 thin slices C

1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 10 oil-packed sundried tomatoes, patted dry and finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Heat the oven to 400 F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the paprika and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Lightly brush the oil mixture over both sides of the baguette slices. Arrange the bread on a rimmed baking sheet then toast in the oven until just turning golden, about 8 minutes, turning half-

way through. In a large skillet over medium, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sundried tomatoes, rosemary, oregano and garlic, then cook for another minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add the wine, scraping the pan. Let the wine simmer for 1 minute, then stir in the beans. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley. To serve, spoon the bean mixture onto each slice of baguette and arrange on a platter. Nutrition information per serving: 187 calories; 8 g fat (1 g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 0 g sugar; 5 g protein; 304 mg sodium.

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

THANKSGIVING STUFFING WITH APRICOTS There are so many stuffing (or dressing) recipes Boil giblets in pan of water, cook, cool and 1 1/2 teas dried thyme chop 1 1/2 teas dried oregano Chop 12 oz of dried apricots 1 teas dried rosemary In a skillet melt 1/2 cup of butter and sau2 teas salt té: 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoon of ground black pep2 cups onions-chopped per 2 cups celery-chopped 1 teas sage Remove and add: In a large measuring cup, add three cups of 1/2 pound of pork sausage - such as Jimmy canned chicken broth Dean Mix into broth: Crumble with fork, cook until done 2 eggs and pour over the bread mixture. Put into a bowl that contains: Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a large pre4 to 6 cups of seasoned bread crumbles-or pared baking dish or 9 x 13 pan. 24 oz in the pkg. Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 40 minAdd the apricots,onions and celery. Toss utes. Uncover and bake until top is dry and with the bread and sausage browned about 30 to 45 minutes. 1 1/2 teas dried sage This is an old fashion recipe I have had for 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning about 50 years.

OLD FASHIONED PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE

In a large bowl: 1/4 teas ground ginger 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin (not the pie 1/2 teas salt ready pumpkin) Beat with a whisk just to combine 2 eggs, slightly beaten Pour into already prepared 8 inch pie 3/4 cups of sugar shell. 1 1/3 cups milk Bake in preheated 400 ° oven for 50 min3/4 teas ground allspice utes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. 1/2 teas ground cinnamon Cool and serve with whipped cream.

TURKEY ALASKALADAS I have a recipe in the Best of the “Best of Alaska” cookbook on page 137 “Alaskaladas” I adapted this recipe to left over turkey using allthe left over turkey.the left over turkey. Brown shredded left over turkey-about 3 to Soften 6 to 8 corn tortillas in hot vegetable 4 cups in a skillet with with 3 tblsp vegetable oil in cast iron skillet. oil and 1 teaspoon butter with Drain on paper towels and place 3 1/2 to 1/2 cup onion 4 tortillas in an oblong casserole dish Spoon 1 tblsp minced garlic half the mixture onto tortillas. Place the rest In a large mixing bowl, combine: of the tortillas over the mixture and spoon the 2 cans of mushroom or chicken soup rest of the turkey filling on top. Top with your 1 can stewed diced tomatoes favorite cheese or Mozzarella cheese, shred1/2 cup sour cream ded. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper and 1-8 oz chopped green chilies - undrained paprika. 1 cup cubed Mexican Velveeta Bake 45 minutes to one hour in a 350° oven 1 teas garlic salt until bubbly and brown on top. Let set 25 min1 teas ground cumin utes before serving with a nice green salad. 1/2 teas black pepper Very good cold!!! Mix in the turkey onion mixture

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he turned around and we went back over them!! Oh! What fun we had with dad because he was having just as much fun! The last zoom down the hill dad said “Don’t tell your mother!” So we didn’t! She thought those Derby’s were dangerous! They were, if you ever met someone else coming the other way, because dad took his half out of the middle. Dad took mom to town in the Awful pea green Dodge car for about a year, once a month. Then on a Saturday - Mom just got in the car and went off by herself with her grocery list. Dad never said a word and neither did mom! The reason for the “pea green color”... after WWII there was a surplus of white and Army green paint, no more jeeps, tanks and airplanes to paint, so they mixed the white and green together and painted cars “pea green” that were being manufactured again. The car making was halted during the war years. Moms trip to the grocery store and flower shop and the trip home was an enormous thrill for us kids. We helped unload the car, listened to mom as to where to store and place certain items and she careful carried the bouquet of flowers into the house and placed them in the center of the formal dinning room table. They were always beautiful!

The preparation began with all the china and silver ware and crystal taken out, washed and careful dried with the flower sack dish towels. Moms linen table clothes had to be reironed so no wrinkles showed. The linen napkins were ironed also. We placed the table cloth of the table and placed the china, goblets and silver ware on the table so it could be set into place the morning of the turkey dinner. Next she baked pies, lots of them. Stored or froze them. This took all day. I became the apple peeler and the dishwasher when I was older and allowed in the kitchen . The kitchen was mom’s domain and we watched from the archway of the dining room - she did not want anyone underfoot!! The next day we ground cranberries for mom’s wonderful salad. Chopped the celery for the salad and the stuffing. Chopped onions for the stuffing. Broke the toasted bread in pieces and placed in a big pan with all kinds of good smelling herbs, lots of sage, pepper and salt. Day before Turkey Day, the turkey had thawed and cleaned with soda rubbed on it, washed and rinsed. It was placed in a big roaster pan and placed in the fridge for early morning roasting - about 3 or 4 in the morning is when that bird finally got shoved in the new electric stove-oven, mom selected when they built onto the house. Mom never wrote a menu down - she had it all in her head. Unlike me - I write it down and

check it frequently - in case I forget to put something on the table!! Everyone arrived in their finest clothes, shiny clean, spic and span, shoes polished. We dressed in our finest church going clothes - shoes polished also. We were told to be good and helpful. Mom had everything timed just right and everything was on the table all at once. We were seated as mom designated. grandpa or dad said the blessing. Our dinner devoured and the pie eaten. Dishes done and put away. We all retired to the living room where the men were talking about crops, current events and politics. Dad began telling stories and tales as he took the photo album out and explained every picture with lots of details. Everyone sleepy and night coming on, we fetched their coats, told them we loved them and bid good bye. With everyone gone, mom curled into a chair totally exhausted. Dad commented “ Nice dinner Loretta.” Mom would say “Thank you John.” And that is the happy ending to our Thanksgiving Day. Bob and I want to wish all our readers, friends and relatives and Happy Thanksgiving. Please remember to invite a person who does not have family here and say a prayer for the less fortunate. Would you include a special prayer for my friend Ginny in the hospital in Anchorage. God bless our United States of America!

he series is written by a 47 year resident of Alaska, Ann Berg of Nikiski. Ann shares her collections of recipes from family and friends. She has gathered recipes for more that 50 years. Some are her own creation. Her love of recipes and food came from her Mother, a self taught wonderful cook. She hopes you enjoy the recipes and that the stories will bring a smile to your day. Grannie Annie can be reached at anninalaska@gci.net

Cookbooks make great gifts!

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

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Healthcare DIRECT SERVICE ADVOCATE Transitional Living Center Part Time Organized, energetic and creative person to positively assist women and children residing in transitional / supportive housing. Excellent understanding of or working experience in domestic violence/sexual assault, and related victim issues. Must promote and model non-violent behavior, empowerment philosophy, positive parenting and direct communication. HS diploma or equivalent required, degree in related field preferred. Valid driver's license required. Resume, cover letter and three references to: Executive Director, The LeeShore Center, 325 S. Spruce St., Kenai, AK 99611 by December 4th, 2014. EOE.

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Ninilchik Traditional Council is seeking bids for a three (3) year Children's Dental Clinic Project. Dental services for up to 30 children, college or vocational students up to age 24. Must be licensed in the State of Alaska. We adhere to Indian Preference and have a Drug and Alcohol Policy to follow. Contract to run from January 1, 2015 through December 31,2018. Bid opens November 21, 2014 @ 9am and close December 22, 2014 @ 5pm. Please call Diane Reynolds @ (907) 567-3313 for a proposal packet. PUBLISH: 11/21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

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Clandestine family affair needs complete confession DEAR ABBY: I recently found out my daughter has been having an affair with her sister’s husband. This will tear our family apart. It will also have a huge impact on my grandchildren. I have not yet told my wife, who will be devastated, but I’m having trouble carrying this burden alone. I feel they should be held accountable. Should I look the other way, or make them responsible for their actions, knowing the hell it will create? — STRESSING IN THE USA DEAR STRESSING: What an unfortunate mess. Please do not assume that you are responsible for any damage that may result from this affair. Because you know about it, it’s logical to assume that it’s only a matter of time until others find out what has been going on. That’s why you should talk to your daughter. Tell her you know about the affair and will now have to inform her sister, who deserves to know that her marriage is in serious trouble and why. If you do, it may save the marriage.

with people I haven’t seen in years. However, one thing bothers me about these get-togethers. Toward the middle of the event, I often get approached by the host who will ask me to assist with a certain task such as setting up the table, clearing or even doing the dishes. No one else is ever asked to help. I was raised in a family Abigail Van Buren that emphasized good manners and to always be willing to help a friend. But in these situations I feel uncomfortable because I don’t want to refuse my host and I was invited as a “guest.” Isn’t it rude for a host to ask a guest to help clean? If so, what would be the appropriate response? — INFRINGED UPON IN CONNECTICUT DEAR INFRINGED UPON: Whether it’s presumptuous to ask depends upon how close the host DEAR ABBY: In the past few months I have gone is to the guest being asked to lend a hand. Some to different parties for friends from my church group. people would consider it a compliment; however, I always go to the celebrations eager to meet and chat if you’re not close, it IS presumptuous. And if you

prefer not to be recruited, all you have to say is, “I’d rather not.” DEAR READERS: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and no Thanksgiving would be complete without my sharing the traditional prayer penned by my dear mother: Oh, Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank Thee for health and remember the sick. We thank Thee for friends and remember the friendless. We thank Thee for freedom and remember the enslaved. May these remembrances stir us to service, That Thy gifts to us may be used for others. Amen. Have a safe and happy celebration, everyone! — Love, ABBY 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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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could be busier than you might have expected you’d be. Fatigue might be the only factor to slow you down and force you to head home. You’ll get into the upcoming holiday spirit with calls from friends and family. Tonight: Accept a spontaneous invitation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH It is important to be aware of your finances and expenses, but you can’t let it take over your thoughts, especially as friends and loved ones seem to reach out to you as the day goes on. Accept a spontaneous offer or invitation. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You’ll feel up for whatever life offers. Your willingness to pitch in might be accepted. Be sure that you really want to be included in the work as well as the pleasure during the next few days. A loved one could share a lot of his or her vulnerabilities. Tonight: Pick up an easy dinner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might feel a bit out of it in the morning. Your thoughts seem to keep floating to a personal matter. By mid-afternoon, you’ll find yourself among friends. Be available for any last-minute details or errands that arise. Tonight: Your job is to enjoy whatever you are doing. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Friends surround you. Even if you are at work today, invitations will head your way. People are in the mood to share good tidings. There could be some confusion with an older relative or friend. Try to be as specific as possible. Tonight: If you need extra sleep, get some.

A feast of food faux pas Dear Readers: Wow and double wow! It seems like a lot of you have had some pretty funny “mistakes and mishaps” in the kitchen! I had no idea so many of you would “fess up” to some pretty silly food foul-ups! Here are just a few: * Ilona, via email, said: “In my first month of marriage, I used a recipe calling for a clove of garlic. I thought it meant the whole head. Boy, did my kitchen reek of garlic for hours after!” * Maria C., via email, said: “I grew up with three brothers. When learning to cook, I made my first cake from scratch and left out any leavening. The cake turned out flat and rubbery. My family still laughs about how my brothers had a great time using it as a flying disc in the backyard!” * Marie W., via email, said: “My mother baked the best cherry pie on Earth, so I wanted to impress my father with mine. I cooked a cherry pie. The problem was, I used canned cherries with the pits still in them. My father ate it, declaring that it was the best he had ever eaten, while spitting seeds along the way. I will always adore him for that!” Look for even more stories next week! — Heloise How long? Dear Heloise: Pumpkin pie is a traditional dessert at Thanksgiving in our home. How long will it keep on the table? — Kelly D. in Kentucky Pumpkin pie is always on the menu during Thanksgiving (here in Texas, it’s pecan pie). It should be refrigerated within a two-hour window of time. The same guideline goes for most food that sits out. — Heloise

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Sushi chef Shun practices ancient sushi techniques when preparing the rare Blue Fin Tuna at Froso’s. Page 2

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Five years ago Kelly King, Homeless liaison, KPBSD Students in Transition wanted to increase awareness of what has been referred to as an invisible problem on the Kenai Peninsula, so she organized the community’s first Candlelight Vigil for Homeless Youth & Families. “Homelessness in Alaska looks different than in other areas of the country and on the Peninsula it looks different than the rest of the state. It surprises most people to know that 253 is the average number of students each year who are homeless and attending a Kenai Peninsula School District school and in the Students in

Transition program,” said King, who estimated the turn out for this year’s vigil was at least triple what it was at the first event. “There is no silver bullet that will end homelessness; if it was just building a shelter we would have done it years ago. It’s going to take communities coming together saying this is an important issue and working together to put all the pieces together to make something happen,” she said. Keynote speaker at the Candlelight Vigil was Dr. Steve Atwater Supt. of schools for KPBSD who spoke to the invisible problem as well as explaining that the KPBSD Students in

Transition program is a means to reach out to students through the two KPBSD homeless liaisons. “This program’s primary purpose is to ensure that educational programs for students are not interrupted while they are in transition. Eligible families or youth are those who lack a stable, adequate and permanent place to sleep at night. If you or someone you know is sleeping in a motel, a camper, a tent, couch-surfing or living with friends then this program can help,” said Atwater. While more jobs are anticipated on the Peninsula with the resurgence of the oil and gas industry and a planned LNG

facility, it may not decrease the homeless issue due to the increased demand for housing, “We are already seeing that with some of the families I’m working with, that the families are working, but with the wages they are bringing home they cannot afford the rent that is asked for in our community and fewer units are becoming available,” said King. Several organizations are actively involved in finding solutions to homelessness on the Peninsula and according to King include the Food Bank, domestic violence shelters and the faith based community. On December 5th, Friday

at 6:00pm a silent auction and spaghetti feed has been organized by the senior class at Kenai Central High School to raise funds for the KPBSD Students in Transition program. “The money raised will go to buy things like toiletries, food, clothes and school supplies that they need throughout the year. I felt having a spaghetti feed was something that we could do to help our peer group in need,” said Kyla Whannell KCHS class president. Tickets will be available at the door for $15. To donate items for the silent auction call Kyla at 907-394-3509.

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Froso’s brings in authentic fresh Blue Fin Tuna.

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Sushi chef Shun practices ancient sushi techniques when preparing the rare Blue Fin Tuna at Froso’s.

Froso’s brings in authentic fresh Blue Fin Tuna Mike and Froso Charalambous raised their sons in Soldotna while running first Pizza Pete’s then after a tragic fire rebuilding the new Froso’s family restaurant. Paul Charalambous, after graduating from SoHi, continued his education in the lower 48 then several years ago decided to return to his hometown. “Alaska has always been my home and although I’ve traveled the world and lived in the big cities I’ve always been a small town boy and am happy to be back where I grew up,” Paul told the Dispatch in an interview. Paul has become a professional in buying fish and restaurant commodities on the world market to supply restaurants in Alaska. Ever since Froso’s added a sushi bar Paul has strived to

provide the best and freshest foods available, including the exotic highly prized Blue Fin Tuna. “There are international auctions that we belong to. To catch the exotic Blue Fin the fishermen may be out at sea for weeks at a time fishing in the early hours of the morning. If they are successful they bring their catch to the auction where buyers from all over the world bid to bring these fish to their home country. If we are lucky and win in the bidding the fish is immediately shipped by Alaska Airlines to Anchorage where we pick it up and bring it here to Froso’s and within 24 hours of when the fish has been caught it is in the hands of Shun our Japanese Sushi Chef,” explained Paul. The Blue Fin tuna is in high

demand and quotas are limited due to the increasing popularity of Japanese sushi around the world, “If you’ve been to our sushi restaurant at Froso’s you will see that Blue Fin is not on our menu, it is a treat that we bring in for our customers. We regularly bring in the Big Eye tuna, which is an amazing high quality fish and is on our menu, but the Blue Fin is brought in twice a year at no price mark-up but as a surprise treat and a way of thanking our loyal customers for supporting us throughout the year here at Froso’s. If you are on our list we give our

customers a phone call and let them know when we have been successful in getting a Blue Fin and invite them to come in and enjoy the experience of eating a Blue Fin with us. Our customers are our friends we don’t just see them as a profit for the restaurant. We enjoy making them happy and sharing more than just good food with them, this is sharing life, the hard work of the fishermen who catch these fish and an ancient Japanese tradition,” said Paul. To prepare for the Blue Fin Froso’s sent their culturally trained sushi chef Shun to Ja-

pan to purchase a pair of the authentic knives used in the preparation of Blue Fin for sushi, “They are the same knives that have been used for hundreds of years in the traditional ways. They preserve the meat helping to keep it fresh as well as the cultural tradition. We follow the ancient Japanese sushi traditions here at our sushi bar and we are proud to say that we serve Japanese sushi and we can only say that because we follow the cultural traditions which are an art form in preparing sushi. Shun works very hard and makes eating sushi a

true cultural experience here at Froso’s,” he said. Froso’s Family Restaurant features an extensive menu of popular Mexican dishes, Greek/ Italian favorites, Pizza, Steak and Seafood selections, great burgers plus a daily salad bar, kids & senior menus. They also have local craft beers on tap as well as full selection of domestic and import beers and wine to pair with your meal. Froso’s is open daily 11:00am -11:00pm and you can call for free delivery at 907262-5306.

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Kenai Soil & Conservation poster contest winners honored at Garden Club meeting.

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For many years the Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District has sponsored a poster contest for local youth K-6th grade. The winners were honored at this month’s Garden Club meeting where 1st place winners in each category collected a $50 cash prize and a chance to compete in the state-level competition and if successful,/ a chance to go on to the national contest, 2nd place $30 and 3rd place winners $20. This year’s theme – Dig Deeper: Mysteries in the Soil – challenged students to learn about and convey through artwork the complex living

world beneath our feet. “Each year we have a different theme that challenges kids to really dig in to some aspect of natural resources conservation. This year the kids were amazed to learn that in a teaspoonful of heathy soil you will find a billion invisible microbes which means that in less than a cup of soil there are more microbes than there are humans on the planet. They are what hold soil particles together and give them structure so the soil can hold air and water which is essential to plant growth producing nutrients and getting them to

growing plants,” said Heidi Chay, District manager for the Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District. This year’s local contest was co-sponsored by Central Peninsula Garden Club, Kenai Watershed Forum, UAF-Cooperative Extension Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Kenai Field Office. Winners were: Grades K-1 1st place Daniel Steffensen, Grades 2-3 1st place Emelia Malone, Grades 4-6 1st place MariaShaginoff. Winning posters can be viewed on-line at www.kenaisoilandwater. Kenai Soil & Conservation poster contest winners show off their entries. org.

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KPC Director Gary Turner expresses appreciation to Dr. Atwater for a job well done.

KPBSD Board bids farewell to Superintendent Dr. Steve Atwater At their final November meeting the Kenai Peninsula School District (KPBSD) School Board had an appreciation celebration for outgoing superintendent of schools Dr. Steve Atwater. The board had a thank you cake for Atwater in recognition of his outstanding leadership and presented him with a print as a token of his service for the KPBSD. Additionally Kenai Peninsula College director Gary Turner spoke of the partnership with the college stewarded by Atwater during his tenure as superintendent and presented him with several tokens of KPC’s appreciation. “It’s been a great run for me here and I’m not leaving because anything is bad because this is a great place to be. It is just that the new opportunity came forward for me and I decided it was a good thing for me to pursue,” said Atwater. Atwater addressed the challenges ahead for the KPBSD by saying, “Finding the right balance between digital learning and face to face learning will be a challenge as more and more our students are drawn to digital learning and receiving content from afar, but that’s not the most effective way for all our students so the challenge is how do we balance what’s best in terms of for the students with a bit of both in terms of face to face and digi-

tal learning.” Looking back over his tenure as superintendent Atwater said his greatest challenges were students involved in accidents, “The bus accident last winter when kids were going to Valdez and not knowing if those kids were safe or not were some of the hardest things I had to deal with, but overall things have gone smoothly we have an excellent staff here with a lot of very dedicated educators. The highlights have been when we have been recognized for excellence at the state level. It’s been very affirming for me that we are doing the right work and doing it well. People look to Kenai for being a leader in our state at that is the most affirming piece of this job for me,” he said. Atwater believes that his experience here will help him in his new position, “I’ll be involved with what’s called the K-12 outreach which is to more tightly align the University system with K-12 so my experience here and my other 15 years of experience in education in Alaska will help me bring the two together for the benefit of both systems and I’m looking forward to that,” said Atwater as he completes his final month as superintendent. December 1st Sean Dusek takes the helm of KPBSD as interim superintendent. School Board thanks Superintendent Atwater at his final school board meeting.

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Watch For Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s During The Holidays (NAPS)—The holiday season can be an especially important time of year to take a closer look at the physical and cognitive health of family and friends. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, spending time with friends and family members who may not see each other regularly throughout the year provides a great opportunity for a fresh perspective on health and behavior changes. Cognitive changes can occur with age; however, memory problems that impact daily living are not a part of typical aging. Recognizing the differences between normal aging and potentially more serious problems can help to identify when it may be time to see a doctor. Know The 10 Warning Signs An important part of an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis is spotting warning signs and bringing them to the attention of a medical professional. Individuals may experience one or more of these signs: • Memory loss that disrupts daily life • Challenges in planning or solving problems • Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure • Confusion with time or place • Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships • New problems with words in speaking or writing • Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps • Decreased or poor judgment • Withdrawal from work or social activities • Changes in mood and p e r s o n a l i t y. If you notice any of these signs in yourself, a family member or a friend, visit your doctor.

Eye-Opening Tips On Pleasing Coffee And Tea Lovers (NAPS)—Any time is the right time to treat the coffee or tea lovers in your life to an unexpected gift, but the holidays provide an excellent excuse to show them how much you care. Follow these tips and soon you’ll be known as having the gift of gift-giving. • Keep your eyes open all year-round: Whenever you see the perfect teapot, sugar bowl or set of spoons on sale that reminds you of that special someone, be sure to buy it and save it for a special occasion. Just don’t forget where you put it. • You don’t have to spend a fortune for your gift to look like a million. Instead of that luxury espresso maker, look for clever tea infusers or vintage tea tins. Don’t forget a personal touch. A hand-knitted coffee cozy could be just the thing. • Think about your loved one’s unique tastes. Treat your favorite hostess, environmentalist, trendsetter or coffee/tea lover to this holiday season’s newest stocking stuffer, Joco cup. These glass reusable coffee cups are created to enhance their daily cup of tea or coffee and keep Mother Nature happy. Unlike paper or plastic, glass won’t affect the flavor, and enjoying the drink in a reusable cup will cut down on waste. Each dishwasherand microwave-safe cup features an ergonomic, splash-safe, silicone lid designed to ensure you’re drinking your morning brew, not wearing it, and a thermal sleeve that keeps coffee hot and hands cool. The 12-oz or 16-oz cups come in black, blue, lemon, lime, mint, orange, pink, purple, red or white. Use or serve a Joco cup this holiday season with a cheerful new take on the classic Chai Tea:

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Family get togethers may be good times to make sure your loved ones are not showing any signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Early Diagnosis Is Key Noticing these signs and seeing your physician may allow for an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. This is an important step in getting appropriate treatment, care and support services. Once diagnosed, individuals living with the disease can benefit from treatments that may improve symptoms and help them maintain a level of independence longer. An early diagnosis also affords more time to plan for the future and participate in care decisions. Some individuals may even choose to sign up for and participate in a clinical study through Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch—a free, easy-to-use matching service that connects individuals with Alz heimer’s, caregivers, healthy volunteers and physicians with current studies. A Helpful Resource Anyone with questions about Alzheimer ’s disease or seeking information, including the 10 Warning Signs, clinical studies and resources, can contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 tollfree Helpline at (800) 272-3900 or visit www.alz.org.

Did You Know? Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia is an important step in getting appropriate treatment, care and support services. The holidays are often a time when people notice warning signs of Alzheimer’s in friends and family members. To learn more, visit www.alz.org or call (800) 272-3900.

Four tips to a stress-free and organized holiday season

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You can give the gifts of comfort and class when you present a set of smart glass coffee cups. Chai Tea 1 1 1 2 ¼ 1 3

cup water cup whole milk Earl Grey tea bag tablespoons honey teaspoon vanilla extract cinnamon stick whole cloves Pinch cardamom Pinch nutmeg Pinch ginger

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Strain into 2 Joco cups and top with a pinch of nutmeg. For an extra kick, stir 1 ounce brandy into each cup. The cups, which are also a fantastic way to take cold drinks, hot chocolate, mulled cider or other beverages on the go, are available at select retailers and at www. jococups.com/usa.

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(NAPS) The holiday season is quickly approaching, and though it may be called the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be the most stressful. But with some advance planning and simple organization, you can be ready to enjoy a flawless, stress-free holiday season. There are a number of holiday shortcuts that can create a personalized impact with just a home printer and a little creativity. And to make sure the season goes smoothly, HP Instant Ink is here to help save you time and money. With the HP Instant Ink service, your eligible printer tells HP when your printer is low on ink and Original HP Ink cartridges are delivered to your door before you run out, keeping one less item off your shopping and ìto-doî lists. So where do you start? 1. Gift Wrapping: Print gift tags at home. Your packages are wrapped right down to the bow, but you forgot the gift tags. Not to fear. Instead of running back to the store in the midst of the holiday rush, use your HP Instant Inkñeligible printer to create your own customizable gift tags. And if you run out of tags, just print some more! 2. Holiday Cards and Letters: Customize your family photos and holiday greetings by designing and printing at home. This is yet another thing you can do from the comfort of your home. You can easily create and design your own customized photo cards and letters on your computer and then print for just pennies apiece. HP Instant Ink plans start as low as $2.99 a month for up to 50 printed pages, and because plans count printed pages and not the amount of ink used, you can print high-quality color photos or blackand-white documents, all for the same low cost. 3. Table Decorations: Add some flair to your table by printing out personalized place cards. The tree is decorated and youíve hung a wreath on the door, but the decorating doesnít have to stop there. Creating your own table place cards is a simple and easy project that can be done from your home printer to impress your dinner guests. While youíre at it, consider creating customized labels to highlight the famous family recipes you prepare. 4. Holiday Cooking: Print out your grocery list, baking schedule and recipes. During the hustle and bustle leading up to your holiday dinner, it is important to have a plan and stick to it. Mapping out your appetizers, entrées, drinks and desserts, and printing out recipes and ingredients lists, will save you return trips to the store. The HP Instant Ink service works with a wide variety of new HP printersandincludeseverythingyouneedtokeepyourprinterworking hard for youóincluding ink, shipping, and cartridge recycling. From planning your holiday events to putting the finishing touches on your table, these simple solutions can save you time, money and headaches this holiday season. To learn more or find a participating retailer, visit www.hp.com/ go/newinstantink.

Getting printer ink delivered to your door can help make your holidays easier.

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Classifieds Employment Agriculture Computing & Engineering Construction & Trades Domestics, Childcare, Aides Drivers/Transportation Education Finance & Accounting General Employment Healthcare Hospitality & Food Service Manufacturing & Production Oil & Refinery Office & Clerical Personal Care/Beauty Professional/Management Real Estate, Leasing, Mortgage Retail Sales & Marketing Schools/Training Tourism Work Wanted Real Estate - For Sale Commercial Property Condominiums/Town homes Farms/Ranches Homes

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General Employment

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

General Employment

LIBRARY AIDE. Pay $17.36 per hour. This is a PART-TIME year round position at 24 hours/week that will include regularly scheduled hours evenings and weekends. Position to start in January 2015. This position will work primarily with the children's librarian on programming for that department. Position provides assistance to Library customers, staff and volunteers in basic library functions such as locating and utilizing library materials and equipment. A college degree is desirable or a minimum of three years' experience which would provide the employee with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions. Position announcement, job description and application are available through the Alaska Job Center Network, (907) 335-3010. Position closes 12/5/2014. Submit resume and City of Kenai application form 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.kenai.city.

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

Apartments, Unfurnished ALL TYPES OF RENTALS

ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY is currently recruiting for the following:

CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA Position Vacancy

11/26/14

GROCERY DEPARTMENT (MIT) Grocery Department Management experience is required. Starting pay is $18.00 Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Program, Furnished Company Housing. Relocation assistance provided. Application Process: Submit Resume and Cover Letter to thobbs@northwest.ca

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

General Employment ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY is currently recruiting for the following: PRODUCE DEPARTMENT (MIT) Starting pay is $18.00 Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Program, Furnished Company Housing. Relocation assistance provided. Application Process: All applicants that wish to be considered must apply online at www.acvaluecenter.com.

Apartments, Unfurnished RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR RENT:

General Employment

Under the supervision of the assessing administration manager, the ASSESSING CLERK represents the assessing department as the primary point of contact for public inquiry and is responsible for maintenance of assessment records including data input of building sketches, appraisal and information. A complete job description, including salary and benefits, as well as instructions to apply online, can be found at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kenaiak/default.cfm Recruitment closes 11/26/14 at 5:00 p.m., ADT.

General Employment

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR Kachemak Bay Campus (KBC) in Homer is looking for an exceptional individual to serve as Adult Basic Education instructor in math, reading, writing, GED test preparation and ESL in an individualized and classroom format. This is a term 9 month position, 32 hours per week, starting Jan. 5. $22.68 per hour, grade 78, step 1, benefits and tuition waivers available.

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

Applications accepted until position is closed. UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.

Employment

General Employment

KPC WANTS YOU TO TEACH! CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE INSTRUCTOR (SOLDOTNA)

GROCERY STORE (MIT) AND STORE TEAM MEMBER. POSITION REQUIRES TWO APPLICANTS . Store Management experience is required. Starting pay is $18.00 Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Program, Furnished Company Housing. Relocation assistance provided. Application Process: Submit Resume and Cover Letter to thobbs@northwest.ca

KPC is looking to hire an exceptional individual to teach the CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE Course PART-TIME at our Soldotna location. Required Qualifications: RN degree (minimum), at least two years nursing experience, of which at least one year is in the provision of a long-term care facility and have completed a course in teaching adults and/or experience in teaching adults or supervising nurse aides. Interested? Visit the KPC website, http://www.kpc.alaska.edu/employment/ Apply to the adjunct job posting Call 262-0317 for additional information. An EEO/AA employer and educational institution

KENAI KEYS PRICE REDUCTION 4-Bedroom, 2-bath in gated community, with boat launch a stone’s throw. ABOVE the flood plain. Contemporary and scrupulously maintained 2 level home. A steal at $315,000. NOW $295,000. MLS# 12-12227 McKay Investment Co.

(907)260-6675

Manufactured Mobile Homes MOBILE ON 1.29Acres 3-bedroom, 2-bath in showroom condition. New well, septic. Lot has rights to gated Kenai River boat launch (Funny River area). $149,500. MLS# 14-11704 McKay Investments Co. (907)260-6675

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

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

CLASS ACT ON KENAI RIVER. 3072Sq.ft., 3-bedroom, office, huge rec. room on 1-acre, quality construction, fish dock & 1200sq.ft. shop. MLS#14-15646 $639,000. McKay Investments Co. (907)260-6675

Apartments, Unfurnished NEAR VIP Sunny 2-bedroom, 1,100sqft., $850. washer/dryer, Dish TV. carport, utilities included. No Smoking/ No Pets. (907)398-0027. REDOUBT VIEW Soldotna’s best value! Quiet, freshly painted, close to schools. 1-Bedroom from $625. 2-Bedroom from $725. 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, from $825. No pets. (907)262-4359.

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KENAI 2-Bedroom, 1-bath, washer/dryer, Gas paid, $800. plus tax. $800. deposit. No pets. No smoking. (907)252-1060 SPACIOUS DUPLEX off Echo Lake Road. 1600 sq. ft. plus attached heated garage. 3 bed, 2 full bath, W/D in unit. No pets, no smoking. (907)252-5843

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.

Manufactured/ Mobile Homes NIKISKI 2-Bedroom, $750. per month. Pets allowed, includes utilities. Call (907)776-6563.

Financial Auctions Business for Sale Financial Opportunities Mortgages/Loans

Firewood FIREWOOD $160/Cord, Cash & Carry $190/Cord Delivered 776-6520

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MASSAGES AVAILABLE Swedish Massage: 1 Hour: $55.; Seniors $50.; 30 Minutes: $35.; Foot Massage: 30 Minutes: $35.; Christmas Gift Vouchers available: Massages as gifts. Call/Text: 907-362-1340

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

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

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KENAI KENNEL CLUB

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

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ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY is currently recruiting for the following:

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Retail/Commercial Space

www.kpc.alaska.edu - KPC employment

ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY is currently recruiting for the following:

MEAT DEPARTMENT (MIT). Meat Department Management Experience is required. Starting pay is $18.00 Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Program, Furnished Company Housing. Relocation assistance provided. Application Process: All applicants that wish to be considered must apply online at www.acvaluecenter.com.

ALASKA 1st REALTY 44045 Kalifornsky Beach Rd., Soldotna www.Alaska1stRealty.com, e-mail; Alaska1stRealtyInc@gmail.com, phone: (907)260-7653

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KENAI PENINSULA COLLEGE/UAA

General Employment

Homes

Waterfront Property

General Employment

Kenai Peninsula Borough is recruiting for an Assessing Clerk/Senior Assessing Clerk

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

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