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Friday-Saturday, November 28-29 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

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In the news Alaska Airlines adds inauguration day flight C

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Airlines will be adding a flight to Juneau to accommodate the number of travelers who will be attending the upcoming gubernatorial inauguration. The added flight will depart Anchorage at 8:30 a.m. Monday, arriving in Juneau on 10:10 a.m. The return flight will depart Juneau at 5:15 p.m. and arrive in Anchorage at 7 p.m. Gov.-elect Bill Walker says he’s honored by the number of Alaskans traveling to the state capital for the event. He says he appreciates the airline’s effort to accommodate the travel demand. Reservations are required for the flight. One-way fare is $116 before taxes and fees. The inauguration will take place 11:30 a.m. Monday at Centennial Hall.

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For the 13th year, Salvation Army opens doors, kitchen for Thanksgiving By BEN BOETTGER Peninsula Clarion

At 3 a.m on Thursday morning Jeannie Fanning went to the kitchen beneath the Kenai Salvation Army church to began preparing turkey for the Kenai Salvation Army’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner. At 7 a.m she was joined by students from Cook Inlet Academy who peeled potatoes and carrots. By 11 a.m the meal, consisting of the traditional turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, vegetable trays, and pie, was ready to serve to anyone who came through the doors of the church. This year’s Salvation Army dinner was the 13th that Jeannie, her husband Pastor Craig Fanning of the Salvation Army church, and congregation members Debbie and Paul Canevan, have organized and executed since 2001. “When it started, we just gave out food boxes,” said Debby Canevan, who also manages the Salvation Army’s Family Services Center in Kenai. “But we wanted it were people who didn’t have anyone else to spend (Thanksgiving) with could come visit and enjoy a good meal. Anybody and everybody who wants to be with somebody, if they’re alone, or don’t have the means to get food, or a way to fix it -they can come and enjoy everybody’s company. I come every year so I can visit with the people that I see a lot of times through my work.” Attendee Annie Lee agreed. “This is nice to have here, for people who don’t have family,” she said. “It’s not just a free meal. That’s what this is really about -- people

The Kenai Senior Center hosted an early Thanksgiving potluck “dinner” Thursday morning. Locals who attended have been celebrating the fall holiday on the central peninsula for decades. At a table within earshot of the kitchen, where clinks and clangs sounded regularly, sat two of the area’s original homesteaders. Jim Evenson and Nedra Evenson have observed the traditional meal in Kenai for more than 55 years, Nedra Evenson said. To their right were Phil Nash and Peggy Nash, who moved to Nikiski in 1975, and were attending the potluck for the first time. “Isn’t this a better idea than standing around the kitchen cooking?” Peggy Nash

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Spreading the love Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion

Top: Darcy McCaughey and her four children Malakai, Kobe, Kallie and Skylynne delivered meals to David Neirstheimer and his wife, and other Nikiski residents on Thanksgiving day Thursday, in Nikiski. The family volunteered at Charlie’s Pizza in Nikiski, which makes free dinners for families on the holiday. Below: Dalton Goodnight serves up mashed potatos during a free Thanksgiving meal at Charlie’s Pizza.

Early Thanksgiving dinner brings longtime friends, generations of memories to senior center By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

Kenai Senior Center gets Group petitions extra funding from the state borough to rezone By BEN BOETTGER Peninsula Clarion

This year the Kenai city council expected to recieve a state grant of $169,584 for funding the Kenai Senior Center. Instead, the state gave Kenai $186,099, an increase of $16,515. Senior Center director Rachael Craig said that these funds will help meet the operating cost of the two meal programs she administers at

the center: a group meal held in Kenai’s Vantage Point on Monday and Friday, and a meal delivered to the client’s home through a project known as Meals on Wheels. The nutrition, transportation, and services grant (NTS) is given by the State of Alaska every year. According to Alaska Health and Social Services website, the NTS grant allows senior organizations provide their clients with “meals (in

groups and in private homes), nutrition, and health education,” as well as “transportation services that enable seniors to maintain mobility and independence.” In addition to the two food programs, Craig said she uses NTS money to distribute information about healthcare and benefits available to seniors. “The whole idea of this grant comes from the Older AmeriSee FUNDS, page A-10

Two injured in plane crash By Rashah McChesney Peninsula Clarion

A plane went down on the west side of Cook Inlet sometime before noon on Thursday, according to Alaska State Troopers. Two people were rescued via helicopter, said Troopers spokesperson Tim DeSpain. “The plane crash was seen from the air, pretty much across the inlet from Nikiski and they could see two people,” DeSpain said.

It is unclear which organization’s helicopter rescued the two after they were spotted. “It may have been a private company,” he said. The two people rescued from the downed flight were both injured and taken to Central Peninsula Hospital where CES firefighters helped to offload them into the facility, said Central Emergency Services Capt. Lesley Quelland. She didn’t know much about the crash. “We were notified of it when we got dispatched to a heli-

copter coming into Soldotna airport with two victims from the crash,” she said. “We asked dispatch to have them redirect to the hospital landing.” DeSpain said he did not know the identities of the two injured people. No one from the National Transportation Safety Board office in Anchorage was available to talk about the the crash. Reach Rashah McChesney at rashah.mcchesney@peninsulaclarion.com C

K-beach subdivision By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

After extensive discussion, the Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly postponed an ordinance that delayed the rezoning of a Kalifornsky neighborhood to address a gravel pit that area residents say have affected their quality of life. Property owners in the Diamond Willow-Fairfield subdivision off Ciechanski Road who petitioned for a local option zoning district and requested the ordinance move forward left the assembly meeting Tuesday frustrated after the ordinance was postponed to a March meeting. Travis and Crystal Penrod, homeowners on Virginia Drive, have been fighting for greater land use restrictions in the neighborhood for 15 years. The Penrods have spent countless hours in an effort to change the zoning in their subdivision from rural to single-family residential that would force the owner of a gravel pit at the corner of Ciechanski Road and Virginia Drive to fill the hole that have become an “eyesore” to surrounding neighbors, he said. The borough’s local option zone ordinance provides property owners in rural districts an opportunity to petition the assembly for greater restrictions on land use than otherwise provided under the borough code. Travis Penrod submitted two petitions to the borough using a local option zoning district to change the zoning from rural to a single-family residence. Penrod needed to collect signatures from 75 percent from the 72 parcels in the area. Owners of 55 parcels signed the petition. “It is ridiculous,” Penrod said. “The amount of effort we have put in to follow their rules and jump through hoops for nothing.” Sean Cude, is the latest owner of the gravel pit that has See PIT, page A-5

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AccuWeather 5-day forecast for Kenai-Soldotna

Barrow 8/-1

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Saturday

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Thickening clouds

Plenty of clouds with a bit of snow

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A thick cloud cover

Overcast with snow showers

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

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Daylight Length of Day - 6 hrs., 29 min., 41 sec. Daylight lost - 3 min., 49 sec.

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City Adak* Anchorage Barrow Bethel Cold Bay Cordova Delta Junction Denali N. P. Dillingham Dutch Harbor Fairbanks Fort Yukon Glennallen* Gulkana Haines Homer Juneau Ketchikan Kiana King Salmon Klawock Kodiak

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Today 9:37 a.m. 4:07 p.m.

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Unalakleet McGrath 23/21 17/8

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Albany, NY 32/29/sn Albuquerque 61/31/s Amarillo 60/26/s Asheville 41/32/sf Atlanta 49/40/c Atlantic City 44/34/pc Austin 64/37/s Baltimore 46/33/pc Billings 51/27/pc Birmingham 47/37/pc Bismarck 12/-12/sn Boise 57/42/sh Boston 38/33/c Buffalo, NY 35/28/sf Casper 54/12/pc Charleston, SC 57/40/s Charleston, WV 35/33/sf Charlotte, NC 52/36/pc Chicago 27/20/sn Cheyenne 57/23/pc Cincinnati 35/28/r

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Dillingham 37/25

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24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.00" Month to date ........................... 0.07" Normal month to date .............. 1.25" Year to date ............................. 17.79" Normal year to date ............... 16.73" Record today ................. 0.53" (1976) Record for Nov. ............. 6.95" (1971) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963) Snowfall 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. .. 0.0" Month to date ............................. 0.4" Season to date ........................... 0.4"

Juneau 22/10

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Kodiak 41/34

Sitka 29/19

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93 at Woodland Hills, Calif. -28 at Jamestown, N.D.

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Ketchikan 28/19

46 at Cold Bay -36 at Arctic Village

Today’s Forecast

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A few inches of snow will stretch from northern Minnesota to Michigan today. A storm will bring periods of rain to the Pacific Northwest. The rest of the country will be mainly dry.

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Kenai/ Soldotna 29/24 Seward 36/27 Homer 36/28

Valdez Kenai/ 21/18 Soldotna Homer

Cold Bay 43/34

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High ............................................... 24 Low .................................................. 8 Normal high .................................. 29 Normal low .................................... 13 Record high ....................... 55 (2009) Record low ....................... -22 (1990)

Anchorage 27/20

Bethel 35/27

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Fairbanks 2/-1

Talkeetna 27/19 Glennallen -20/-29

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Nome 33/28

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

Prudhoe Bay 6/-2

Anaktuvuk Pass 5/-2

Kotzebue 19/15

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Snow makes Thanksgiving travel just ‘a little hairy’ FRANK ELTMAN Associated Press

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A sloppy mix of rain and snow rolled into the Northeast on Wednesday just as millions of Americans began the big Thanksgiving getaway, grounding hundreds of flights and turning highways hazardous along the congested Washington-to-Boston corridor. By early evening, more than 700 flights had been canceled, the bulk of them in the Northeast, during what is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Thousands of flight delays were also expected as the snow from the nor’easter piled up. Some travelers tried to change their plans and catch earlier flights to beat the storm, and major airlines waived their rebooking fees. But most planes were already filled. Numerous traffic accidents were reported across the Northeast, where by midafternoon the line between rain and snow ran roughly along Interstate 95, the chief route between Washington and Boston. Schools and businesses also closed in some areas, and state government offices let workers go home early. Pat Green and her husband drove from Saugerties, New York, to the Albany airport for the first leg of their trip to San Francisco. She said the drive on the New York State Thruway was “a little hairy,” but they made it, and their flight was on schedule so far. “It was snowing so hard you couldn’t see the car ahead of you,” she said. “We slowed down so we were fine. We also give ourselves a lot of extra time.” Major Northeast cities were likely to see moderate to heavy rain most of the day, though New York could see 1 to 4 inches of snow, and its northern suburbs 6 to 8 inches, the National Weather Service said. Higher elevations west of the I-95 corC

‘Got to go see the folks. We only get to see them once a year. Got to muscle through it right?.’ — Dan Albert ridor could see as much as 6 to 12 inches. Dan Albert hoped to beat the snow as he, his wife and 15-yearold daughter refueled their SUV Wednesday morning along I-81 in Hagerstown, Maryland, about halfway between their Greensboro, North Carolina, home and their Thanksgiving destination in Mahwah, New Jersey. “Traffic was fine last night, no problems at all, but today’s going to be a real booger,” Albert said. But he added: “Got to

see the folks. We only get to see them once a year. Got to muscle through it, right?” At a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike, tired families grabbed large cups of coffee and breakfasts of pizza and fried chicken before heading back to the slushy road. Abdullah Masud, a lawyer who lives in Kuwait, was heading from Boston to Washington with a cousin. “We were originally planning on leaving Wednesday morn-

ing, but when we heard about the snowstorm we changed our mind and left Tuesday night. But I don’t think it made that much of a difference,” he said, noting the heavy traffic. By early afternoon, airlines had canceled more than 10 percent of their flights at Philadelphia, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia airports. The wintry weather was not confined to the Northeast. An Alberta clipper left many highways in North and South Dakota slick, and a winter storm warning was issued for parts of Minnesota. An estimated 41.3 million travelers are expected to hit the nation’s highways between Wednesday and Sunday, a 4.3 percent increase over last year, according to AAA.

Peninsula Clarion, Friday, November 28, 2014

Obituary Sherman A. Soper

Sherman A. Soper, also known as Sope, was 55 years old. He lived in Alaska for the majority of his life. He passed away on November 23rd of 2014. He spent his final moments surrounded by family and loved ones in Soldotna at Central Peninsula Hospital where he passed away due to lung cancer. Sherman was born on July 20th, 1959 in Gouverneur, New York with his twin brother Sherwood who passed away at birth. His father was Stewart Soper and mother Elizabeth (Betty) Soper. He had a wonderful childhood filled with adventure and hard-work. He grew up with his five brothers and four sisters on his family’s farm in Edwards New York; and he had a High School education. He served in the United States Army after he joined on December 29th 1979 at the age of 17 and he received his honorable discharge on November 25th of 1982. After serving for the United States Army in Fort Richardson, Alaska, Sherman made Alaska his home and worked in the oil field in many different positions, but his favorite was his job as an Aviation Mechanic. He was very devoted to his family, his two daughters and his three grandchildren were his greatest achievement. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoors man. He enjoyed the wilds of the Alaskan wilderness. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten by this family and friends. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and also to go shooting. He is survived by (daughter) Chastity Peterson AK, (daughter) Savannah Andrews ID, (grandson) Devin Peterson AK, (granddaughter) Hailey Peterson AK, (granddaughter) Marley Andrews ID, (Step-Mother) Donna Soper NY, (brother) Steve Soper AL, (brother) Chuck Rice KS, (brother) Mark Rice NY, (brother) Robert Nagle NY, (brother) Scott Soper NY, (sister) Cathy Webb NY, (sister) Dawn Randall NY, (sister) Michelle Hatch NY, Stacia Kroniser NY, (sister) Michelle English GA, and (sister) Jennifer Soper NY. He’s survived in death by his twin brother Sherwood, His father Stewart Soper and his mother Elizabeth (Betty) Soper. The service will be held Monday Dec. 1, 2014 at 6PM at the Nikiski Church of Christ located at 50750 Kenai Spur highway Nikiski Alaska. Our officiant will be Cy Cox, following the memorial service there will be a potluck meal prepared for family and friends to visit at the wake. Any amount of donations would be greatly appreciated, if you would like to donate please send them to Chastity Peterson at PO Box 7206 Nikiski AK 99635. I would like to thank all of our family and friends that helped us get through this very difficult time. A special thanks to Dr. Kelly, he did so many things to help us but mainly he made sure that we were able to contact him at any time if needed and also made sure Sope passed in peace and with dignity. Sherman is forever loved and missed dearly. “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day” Savannah Andrews.

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lake, stream, trail, campground, or picnic area. No tree cutting is permitted in the Refuge Headquarters/Visitor Center area and along Ski Hill Road. The public is requested to trim the stumps as close to the ground as possible for aesthetic reasons. For additional Tsalteshi, T200 host Turkey Trot information, please contact the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge ofTsalteshi Trails and the Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race will fice during regular business hours at 907-262-7021. host 5 and 10 kilometer runs to burn off that Thanksgiving meal on Friday starting at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on KaliThanksgiving dinner at Kasilof Community fornsky Beach Road. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and races start at noon. Register onlinewww.tsalteshi.org/events; online registra- Church tion is $25 for adults, $15 for students, kids under 12 free. Race The public is invited to a free Thanksgiving dinner from 2-5 day registration is $30 for adults, $20 for students, kids under 12 p.m. at the Kasilof Community Church, next door to the Kasilof free. Proceeds to benefit the T200 and The Tsalteshi Trails. Mercantile and Rocky’s Cafe. A dinner of turkey, ham, sides, sal-

Around the Peninsula

Potters Guild plans pottery sale The Kenai Potters Guild Christmas pottery sale is Dec. 6 starting at 10 a.m. at the pottery studio at the Kenai Fine Art Center, 816 Cook Ave. in Old Town Kenai. For more information, call 776-4008.

Cookies ‘buy’ the pound benefits church youth activities

ads, desserts and coffee and punch will be provided by Travis and Junie Steinbeck, new owners of the Kasilof Mercantile, and the Kasilof Community Church.

Cabin Hoppers plan meeting The Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers first general meeting will be on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Mykel’s Restaurant in Soldotna, downstairs in the banquet room. Soup will be provided by Mykel’s. All members are encouraged and welcome to attend to get an update on what’s happening with the club. Think Snow!

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 MS Society meets p.m. Homemade cookies and treats will be sold by the pound. All proceeds go to youth activities, including our summer mission trip. The MS Society meets on the second Thursday of each month. Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church is located 225 S. Spruce Its next meeting is from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Heritage Place St in Kenai. Any questions please call 283-4555. in Soldotna. For more information call Terrie Butcher at 907-7561282 or Tim Reed at 907-252-0432.

Christmas tree cutting open on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Book sale at Soldotna library

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge announces that the Refuge will open for Christmas tree cutting from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Trees are free for personal use with a limit of one per household. Trees may be taken anywhere on the Refuge with hand tools, except within 150 feet of a road,

Friends of the Soldotna Public Library will hold a special book sale and basket sale on Dec. 4 from 2-7 p.m. in the book sale room of the Soldotna Public Library. Choose from a large selection of gift books and baskets for holiday gift giving and stocking stuffing. Every penny you spend provides added programming and collection building at the Soldotna Public Library.

Community Calendar Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440. 9:45 a.m. • TOPS #AK 196 meets at The Grace Lutheran Church, in Soldotna. Call Dorothy at 262-1303. 10:15 a.m. • Visit the Soldotna Public

Library for a 45-minute free “Yoga Strength” session. Set to modern music, this class makes for a perfect introduction to yoga or a fun addition to your existing routine. Bring your own mat!

• Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “It Works” at URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • AA 12 by 12 at the United Methodist Church, 607 Frontage Road, Kenai. • Twin City Al-Anon Family group, United Methodist Church, 607 Frontage Road in Kenai. Call 907-953-4655. Saturday 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440.

Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. 12:30 p.m. • Well Elders Live Longer exercise (W.E.L.L.) will meet at the Nikiski Senior Center. Call instructor Mary Olson at 907-776-3745. 8 p.m.

9 a.m. • Al-Anon book study, Central Peninsula Hospital’s Augustine Room, Soldotna. Call 907-9534655. 10 a.m. • Narcotics Anonymous PJ Meeting, URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. Noon • Homemade soup, Funny River Community Center. 7 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous support group “Dopeless Hope Fiends,” URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai.

8 p.m. • AA North Roaders Group at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 242-9477. 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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Finding time to serve others can be rewarding As the Thanksgiving food-coma wears

off and you find yourself inundated with holiday deals and in-store steals, it’s time to step back from the furor of the season and consider its meaning. It’s easy to get lost in family-time, this is probably one of the few times a year that the whole group can come together and relax in each other’s company for a few days. We encourage you, however, to think of those who are less fortunate than yourself. Consider volunteering some of your time to feed, clothe or spend time with someone in the community whose holiday season may not be as rich as your own. Drop by a local senior center and have lunch with a stranger. Spend some time at the food bank serving lunch. Bring the whole family along and teach your children that giving of themselves for others can be just as rewarding as gorging themselves of Grandma’s pumpkin pie or buying a gift for a sibling. There are many opportunities available locally and organizations that deserve the help. The Central Peninsula supports a large number of charities and we find the community to be more than willing to give time and money to a worthy cause. Still, we can do more. This holiday season and in 2015 — carve out some time from your busy lives and make someone else’s life better. You’ll enjoy the public service and the community will be better for it.

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Letters to the Editor Lynx closure reveals questionable management strategy For the first time, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game closed lynx hunting to the public on the Kenai. I am not a trapper but local trappers knew the number of harvestable lynx was lower compared to the past few years when snowshoe hares were high, and expected the trapping season to be closed. Area biologist Jeff Selinger sights a considerable increase in predator calling resulting in 40 percent of last year’s harvest. What Mr. Selinger ignores from his decision is several crucial points. Last year the lynx season was shortened by two weeks due to weather, consequently, it is uncommon for wildlife scientists to base a decision on one years’ worth of data that does not reveal an accurate account of animals taken, compared to previous years. By not having a lynx hunting season there are no metrics to base a tracking strategy for populations estimates, in addition during low cycles lynx are commonly taken from urban settings where the animals are preying on small domestic livestock. With over two million acres of refuge lands alone, and difficult access, predator callers who are a very small group of hunters are reduced to a few roads on the Kenai Peninsula and take a very small percentage of the harvest; as a result the 40 percent take is questionable at best. Furthermore, Mr. Selinger should explain why the Kenai Peninsula should be treated differently than any other part of state where hunting for lynx is never closed and has more hunting pressure. For over a decade we have endured the loss of hunting opportunity on the Kenai Peninsula, questionable management decisions and a severe absence of public input. The lynx hunting closure is one more example of these inept practices.

Classic Doonesbury, 1979

Because of the Great Depression, noLoren Reese Kenai Peninsula resident body had any money, and not many possessions of value. My 2 brothers and sisters worked out Disagreement is between on neighboring farms at 12-13 years of Materialism, Theism age, mostly being paid in room and board. Jubilee Johnston’s letter-to-the-editor I was born 9 years after my next brother, (Clarion, Nov. 25) does well to note that they said the depression must have been “... students are not being taught ... that almost over. My mother had a huge garden and Dad both evolutionism and creationism are had a huge potato patch. Because my older faith based.” It would be better said that siblings were either helping dad on the “students are not being taught that both Materialism and Theism are faith based.” farm or working for neighbors, I was baby First, there is no inherent or necessary sat in the garden by my mother. At about 4 or 5 years of age, I was able disagreement between a theory of evoluto pick seeds with my fingers out of a bowl tion and creationism. Many Theists — Jews, Muslims, Christians, etc. — believe and plant them in a row my mother had that God could have used a process of evo- made with her hoe and space them with a little stick she made for me. When comlution by which to create life. The real disagreement is between Ma- plete, she would sometimes say, ‘good job terialism and Theism. Materialism/Sci- son’. From that time in my life, I was never entific Materialism is the belief that the without a job. material world is all that exists, and MaAt 7, I got my first cow to milk, mornterialism is by definition atheistic — there is no possibility of a God. Far too often ing and night, before and after school and Materialists dishonestly tout their atheis- my neighboring girls were not exempt tic Materialism in the guise of evolution- from the same chores. At the age of 9, the bombing of Pearl ary theory. Both Materialism and Theism are Harbor was an unbelievable event. My grounded in faith, and both retreat to a brother was drafted and joined the Navy, single, self-authenticating source of au- also both of my brother in laws joined the thority which is accepted by faith. More- Navy. A few years, later I was drafted and over, one’s faith further defines what one joined the Navy and spent 23 months in Jaaccepts as fact. The Materialist’s faith pan during the Korean War. With a wonderful wife we had the pleasees only blind matter. The Theist’s faith sure of being able to camp in every state in sees the hand of God — “In Him we live the lower 48 and 6 Canadian provinces. and move and have out being.” Most of my life was spent working in John Nelson chemical fertilizer plants and I had to quit Soldotna because of health but never drew I single penny of unemployment insurance in my I lived the ‘Rise of America’ lifetime. Very few people have had the wonderI was born on Jan. 29, 1932, the day ful lifetime I`ve been able to enjoy, but I before F.D.R. was inaugurated to his first term as President of the United States of won`t be here when the next Depression America. To translate for history students hits, which will be very soon. God Bless, it has been a wonderful life; today, F. D.R. stands for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Paul D. Morrison I feel as being equal to every baby born Kenai on that day.

By GARRY TRUDEAU

Full holiday menu for Obamas, plus 6 pies WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama spent a quiet Thanksgiving at the White House where the belly-stuffing menu featured all the holiday’s basics. He also continued a tradition of telephoning members of the armed forces to thank them for their service. Obama called members from each of the military services and participated in a conference call with troops in West Africa. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel made similar calls, contacting an Air Force captain in Kuwait, a Marine sergeant in Liberia, an Army lieutenant in Afghanistan, and a Navy petty officer on a ship in the Arabian Gulf. Hagel, who submitted his resignation under pressure from the president earlier this week, thanked the service members for their sacrifices for the nation, the Pentagon said. On the menu for dinner, there was thyme-roasted turkey and honey-baked ham, cornbread stuffing and oyster

stuffing, braised winter greens and macaroni and cheese. Don’t forget the green-bean casserole, sweet potato gratin, mashed potatoes and dinner rolls. If there was room for dessert, the Obamas had their pick from among six pies: banana cream, coconut cream, pumpkin, apple, pecan and cherry. The president prefers pumpkin. “The proper way to eat your pie is you should have just a little whipped cream on top,” Obama told ABC’s Robin Roberts during a preThanksgiving pie-tasting with Michelle Obama in the White House kitchen. “We go all out on pies. We don’t play with pie,” the president said, leading the first lady to respond: “I mean, this is why you work out every day.” “Actually, Michelle only eats kale on Thanksgiving,” Obama said as he teased his wife, who has made healthy eating her focus as first lady. “There’s kale soup and there’s kale stuffing ...” “That’s not true,” she said.

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North Pole sues over oil-refinery contamination FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The city of North Pole is suing two recent owners of an oil refinery over groundwater pollution. The lawsuit filed Wednesday blames current refinery owner Flint Hills Alaska Resources and previous owner Williams Alaska Petroleum for releasing hazardous substances into the groundwater beneath the refinery. Sulfolane is one of the substances identified in the lawsuit. “The presence of sulfolane contamination in the city’s groundwater has rendered that groundwater unfit for human consumption and endangers the public health or welfare, or fish, animals, vegetation or any other part of the natural habitat in which it is found,” the lawsuit said. Flint Hills spokesman Jeff Cook said the company has no comment. “It’s not appropriate in view of the lawsuit to discuss additional details outside of

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been on the property since 1982, said Soldotna attorney Joe Kashi to the assembly. Kashi asked the ordinance be amended to remove three subdivided empty lot properties also owned by Cude. “That gravel pit helped build Kalifornsky Beach Road,” Kashi said. “Most of the fill comes from the borough and state (and his client intents) to bring it back up to grade level.” The assembly heard from nine people with three separate interests. Homeowners asked

court,” he said. “We look forward to our day in court.” Williams representatives couldn’t immediately be reached for comment on the Thanksgiving holiday. The lawsuit said the contamination has damaged the local real estate market and development efforts, resulting in revenue losses. The city wants the companies to pay for the cost of cleaning up the contamination. The city is also seeking restitution. “Based on the information we have, there was some reckless disregard while Williams was in control of that facility,” North Pole Mayor Bryce Ward said. “Flint Hills at this point has been willing to work with the community and do so to AP Photo/Gregory Bull clean things up. There was a In this Oct. 7, 2014, photo, a boy holds on to the baleen of a bowhead whale before work begins to butcher the whale near short period of time from when Barrow. A chilly celebration takes place on the frozen fields as a whale is brought ashore. The hours-long process of butchthey owned it to when they ering the whale brings the town together for the event. started with those actions.” Flint Hills acquired the refinery from Williams Alaska in road,” he said. “Let’s just get option zoning district forward. zoning three lots adjacent to the sion with the exclusion of three 2004. this done. We don’t like a min- At the same time what is hold- gravel pit to residential. Penrod lots adjacent to the gravel pit. A ing operation in our backyard.” ing him back is two neighboring said none of the petitioners have permit application for the gravel Two hayfields owned by Mer- hayfields that total 55-acres. any issue with the hayfields be- pit was denied by the planning cedes Gibbs and Oliver Amend “If we can’t make everybody cause the land was a homestead commission. Kashi appealed to the ordinance to move forward and see the pit filled, the owner have notified the assembly the happy it would be nice to make and the farm was there first. the board of adjustment, which of a nearby hayfield would like local zoning district ordinance two people happy,” he said. Penrod said Gibbs sold some of will make a decision in January. Chief of Staff Paul Ostrander the zone to stay the same, and would affect their agricultural “Reason I would vote to post- her property to Cude and he is Cude is in the process of appeal- interests. Gibbs, who owns a 46- pone is to figure out how the concerned about her intentions said assembly has to wait 30 ing the borough planning com- acre property on Virginia Drive, hayfield plays into whole thing if she would sell more property days after the board of adjustmission’s decision to deny his said she has intends to construct and see if there is a relief for that could also be turned into a ment decision before the ordia barn for storing of equipment that.” gravel pit. nance would be reconsidered. land use permit. Assembly member Brent The Kenai Peninsula BorAssembly member Blaine David Tiedeman, who has and hay bales. If the zoning orlived on Virginia Drive for 10 dinance passes she wouldn’t be Johnson said any constraints put ough Planning Commission re- Gilman moved to postpone the on a farmer would be a huge in- viewed the ordinance at its Nov. ordinance. Gilman said he was years, said the gravel pit that able to. Amend wrote a letter to the convenience. 10 meeting and recommended concerned for potential exposits on million-dollar property “Agriculture on the Kenai approval of the local option sure to the borough given that in close proximity to the Kenai assembly that read the zoning River and has dug deep enough change “would put him out of Peninsula is a tough row to hoe,” zoning district for the subdiviSee PIT, page A-10 he said. “If we make stipulations it has broken through the aquifer business.” Assembly member Mako on people to make it tougher, and he is worried about polluHaggerty said he was divided who knows what will come up tion to the river. “We are trying to do this the on postponement because he if (the farmers) are already near right way and we don’t want to knows how hard the homeown- a tipping point.” A third petition involves rekick (the ordinance) down the ers worked to bring the local

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Ferguson grand jury papers full of inconsistencies by HOLBROOK MOHR, DAVID A. LIEB, and PHILLIP LUCAS Associated Press

FERGUSON, Mo. — Some witnesses said Michael Brown had been shot in the back. Another said he was face-down on the ground when Officer Darren Wilson “finished him off.” Others acknowledged changing their stories to fit published details about the autopsy or admitted that they did not see the shooting at all. An Associated Press review of thousands of pages of grand jury documents reveals many examples of statements made during the shooting investigation that were inconsistent, fabricated or provably wrong. For one, the autopsies ultimately showed Brown was not struck by any bullets in his back. Prosecutors exposed these inconsistencies before the jurors, which likely influenced their decision not to indict Wilson in Brown’s death. Bob McCulloch, the St. Louis County prosecutor, said the grand jury had to weigh testimony that conflicted with physical evidence and conflicting statements by witnesses as it decided whether Wilson should face charges. “Many witnesses to the shooting of Michael Brown made statements inconsistent with other statements they made and also conflicting with the physical evidence. Some were completely refuted by the physical evidence,” McCulloch said.The decision Monday not to charge Wilson with any crime set off more violent protests in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson and around the country, fueled by claims that the unarmed black 18-year-old was shot while surrendering to the white officer in the mostly African-American city. What people thought were facts about the Aug. 9 shooting have become intertwined with what many see as abuses

ing where I’m from, and that can be the only assumption that I have.” The witness, who lives in the predominantly black neighborhood where Brown was killed, also acknowledged that he changed his story to fit details of the autopsy that he had learned about on TV. “So it was after you learned that the things you said you saw couldn’t have happened that way, then you changed your story about what you seen?” a prosecutor asserted. “Yeah, to coincide with what really happened,” the witness replied. Another man, describing AP Photo/Seth Wenig) himself as a friend of Brown’s, Lesley McSpadden, mother of Michael Brown, second from right, prays with other families and told a federal investigator that Al Sharpton, left, at the National Action Network headquarters in New York, Wednesday, Nov. he heard the first gunshot, 26, 2014. On the day before Thanksgiving, Sharpton brought together the families of Michael looked out his window and saw Brown, Eric Garner and Akai Gurley, all black men recently killed by police officers. an officer with a gun drawn and Brown “on his knees with his of power and racial inequality like a jerking movement, not navel up,” with his hand mov- hands in the air.” He added: “I in America. to where it looked like he got ing up and down, as if he were seen him shoot him in the head.” Before some witnesses tes- hit in his back, but I knew, it punching the officer. But when But when later pressed by the tified, prosecutors showed ju- maybe could have grazed him, the same witness returned to investigator, the friend said he rors clips of the same people but he definitely made a jerk- testify again on another day, had not seen the actual shooting making statements on TV. ing movement.” she said she suffers from men- because he was walking down Their inconsistencies beOther eyewitness accounts tal disorder, has racist views the stairs at the time and instead gan almost immediately after also were clearly wrong. One and that she has trouble distin- had heard details from someone the shooting, from people in woman, who said she was guishing the truth from things in the apartment complex. the neighborhood, the friend smoking a cigarette with a she had read online. “What you are saying you walking with Brown during friend nearby, claimed she Prosecutors suggested the saw isn’t forensically possible the encounter and even one saw a second police officer in woman had fabricated the entire based on the evidence,” the inwoman who authorities sug- the passenger seat of Wilson’s incident and was not even at the vestigator told the friend. gested probably wasn’t even at vehicle. When quizzed by a scene the day of the shooting. Shortly after that, the friend the scene at the time. prosecutor, she elaborated: The Another witness had told the asked if he could leave. Jurors also were presented officer was white, “middle age FBI that Wilson shot Brown in with dueling versions from or young” and in uniform. She the back and then “stood over Wilson and Dorian Johnson, said she was positive there was him and finished him off.” But who was walking with Brown a second officer — even though in his grand jury testimony, during the Aug. 9 confronta- there was not. this witness acknowledged that tion. Johnson painted Wilson Another woman testified that he had not seen that part of the as provoking the violence, she saw Brown leaning through shooting, and that what he told while Wilson said Brown was the officer’s window “from his the FBI was “based on me bethe aggressor. But Johnson also declared on TV, in a clip played for the grand jury, that Wilson fired at least one shot at his friend while Brown was running away: “It struck my friend in the back.” Johnson held to a variation of this description in his grand jury testimony, saying the shot caused Brown’s body to “do

Around the Nation SAN DIEGO (AP) In California a highpressure ridge caused record-breaking highs in several cities. The National Weather Service says San Diego’s Lindbergh Field hit 85 degrees on Thursday, breaking a 111-year-old record by two degrees. Los Angeles had a high of 86 — one degree hotter than the 1977 record. Records also were tied or broken in downtown Oakland, Paso Robles, Santa Maria, Sandberg, the Salinas airport, Oceanside, Vista, El Cajon, Alpine, Big Bear, Palomar Mountain and Lake Cuyamaca. In Phoenix, temperatures reached 87 degrees, tying Nov. 23, 1950, for the warmest Thanksgiving on record, according to 12 News meteorologist Matt Pace, the Arizona Republic reported. Sea breezes should start returning Friday, dropping temperatures through the weekend.

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Obama’s immigration actions fuel worries of scams by ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — Advocacy groups barely waited for President Barack Obama to finish speaking about sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system to start warning about scams. “We hear horror stories about people getting taken advantage of horribly,” attorney Ginger Jacobs told several dozen people who watched the president’s speech at Alliance San Diego offices. California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Mexican consulates sounded similar alarms after Obama promised executive action that is expected to shield about 5 million people from deportation. For decades, immigrants have

fallen victim to attorneys and consultants who disappear with their money or give bad advice that may land them in deportation proceedings. “Anything related to immigration tends to have this activity associated with it,” said Laura Vazquez, senior immigration legislative analyst at National Council of La Raza, a Latino advocacy group. “There are people who really want to get right with the law and seek any opportunity to adjust their status. They’ll sometimes believe things that aren’t true.” Harris, whose state is home to an estimated 2.4 million people who immigrated to the U.S. illegally, issued a lengthy “consumer alert” Tuesday, saying changes of the magnitude Obama announced often invite con artists. Her tips include

‘There’s no application date, there’s no form, there’s no procedure. Anyone who pays a dime is gambling.’ — Dan Kowalski, Editor of Bender’s immigration Bulletin making sure that attorneys are licensed and advisers are recognized by the U.S. Justice Department’s Board of Immigration Appeals. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles warned of fraud when delivering Thanksgiving turkeys Wednesday and will repeat the message at a workshop next month at the Los Angeles Convention Center, said political director Apolonio Morales. The advocacy group recom-

mends working through trusted community organizations. There have been few reports of efforts to profit from the president’s announcement, which promises work permits for parents of U.S. citizens and legal residents who have been in the country for five years and have a clean criminal record. It also makes more people who arrived as young children eligible to stay. Some are encouraged that a 2012 reprieve for some young

immigrants didn’t produce widespread abuse. Dan Kowalski, editor of Bender’s Immigration Bulletin, credits advocacy groups for aggressive outreach and says social media has allowed word of scams to spread quickly. The Federal Trade Commission reported 891 complaints for immigration services last year, up from 746 the previous year but down from 1,220 in 2011. The extent of abuse is believed to be underreported. “A lot of immigrants don’t have anywhere to go,” said California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, a San Diego Democrat who plans to propose disclosure requirements for anyone selling services tied to Obama’s moves. “It’s in the shadows.” Kowalski, like many attor-

neys and advocates, believes it is too early to hire anyone because the government isn’t expected to publish applications for three to six months. “There’s no application date, there’s no form, there’s no procedure,” he said. “Anyone who pays a dime is gambling.” Waiting is the hardest part for some. A woman at the San Diego gathering to watch Obama’s speech asked if someone who gets stopped by police would be deported before applying. Jacobs said she didn’t know but that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was unlikely to expel someone who qualifies under Obama’s announcement. She recommended carrying children’s birth certificates, leases and other documents.

For some, location of Brown’s hands irrelevant by DAVID A. LIEB and HOLBROOK MOHR Associated Press

FERGUSON, Mo. — The word spread within minutes of Michael Brown’s death — a young black man with his hands raised in surrender had just been shot by a white cop. Soon, “Hands Up. Don’t Shoot!” became a rallying cry for protesters in the streets of this St. Louis suburb and a symbol nationwide of racial inequality for those who believe that minorities are too often the targets of overzealous police. Yet the witness accounts contained in thousands of pages of grand jury documents reviewed by The Associated Press show many variations about whether Brown’s hands were actually raised — and if so, how high. To some, it doesn’t matters whether Brown’s hands literally were raised, because his death has come to symbolize a much bigger movement. “He wasn’t shot because of the placement of his hands; he was shot because he was a big, black, scary man,” said James

Cox, 28, a food server who protested this week in Oakland, California. Some witnesses said the 18-year-old had his hands held high toward the sky as Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson gunned him down midday Aug. 9. Others thought they saw his hands partially raised, about shoulder high. To some witnesses, his palms appeared out, as if surrendering. To others, his palms seemed open, as if glancing at his wounded hand or gesturing with an attitude of “what are you going to do about it.” Some said Brown’s hands weren’t raised at all. The truth may never be certain. Despite a three-month state grand jury investigation and an ongoing federal probe, no one has publicly disclosed any photos or videos capturing exactly what transpired. After a Missouri prosecutor announced Monday night that the grand jury had decided not to indict Wilson, the symbolic chant of “Hands Up. Don’t Shoot!” rang out from protesters from Los Angeles to New York to London.

In Ferguson, some protesters have been wearing shirts with the phrase as they demonstrate outside the police station. Protester Taylor Gruenloh, a 32-year-old white man from nearby Florissant, said that while he believes there’s truth to claims that Brown had his hands raised when shot, the lack of proof makes little difference to protesters who have found it to be a unifying force. “Even if you don’t find that it’s true, it’s a valid rallying cry,” he said. “It’s just a metaphor.” Brown had been walking with a friend down the center of Canfield Drive when Wilson, passing in his patrol vehicle, told them to move to the sidewalk. They did not. Wilson testified that he then realized Brown was a robbery suspect. A scuffle broke out at the vehicle. Wilson fired a shot that hit Brown in the right hand. When Brown ran, Wilson gave chase. At some point, Brown stopped and turned toward Wilson, who opened fire. Wilson told the grand jury that Brown had his left hand in a fist at his side and his right hand under his shirt at

his waist, and was charging toward him. The phrase “hands up” is peppered throughout the grand jury documents, as prosecutors and investigators tried to clarify exactly what witnesses saw. In quite a few cases, it’s unclear exactly what the witnesses say they saw, because the gestures they made for grand jurors weren’t described in the transcripts. Some of the witness accounts of the shooting differed so much they didn’t seem like the same scene. “I saw him in the middle of the street on his knees with hands up,” one witness said. “(The) officer came up to him and shot him in his head and he fell.” Another witness was insistent that Brown was on his feet and did not raise his hands. “The officer was already in pursuit of him. He stopped. He did turn, he did some sort of body gesture, I’m not sure what it was, but I know it was a body gesture,” the witness said. “And I could say for sure he never put his hands up after he did his body gesture,

he ran towards the officer full charge.” In some regards, the disputed circumstances of Brown’s death highlight the inherent troubles with eyewitness testimony. “It’s difficult for people under the best of circumstances to accurately report what happened,” said Elizabeth Brondolo, a psychology professor specializing in the effects of race on mental and physical health at St. John’s University in New York. For Wilson and others at the shooting scene, what they say they saw may depend not just on their vantage point, but also their view of life, she said. “The truth always really matters, but it’s important to recognize that past experience to stereotypes also influences the perception of hands being raised,” Brondolo said. After the Ferguson grand jury announcement, several hundred protesters marched through central London with their hands raised, shouting “Hands Up. Don’t Shoot!” Others carried hand-made banners saying “Black lives matter.” The Brown shooting

has particular resonance in London, which was rocked by days of rioting following the 2011 death of Mark Duggan, a young black man shot to death by police under disputed circumstances. Architect Evan Chakroff was among the protesters this week in Seattle. He said the “Hands Up” gesture is far from a literal representation of the circumstances of Brown’s death. “My sense is that it’s totally symbolic and a way of representing powerlessness” in the face of inequality and militarized police, he said. Several demonstrators said focusing on the exact circumstances of Brown’s shooting misses the point of the slogan. “This is not about one boy getting shot in the street, but about the hundreds just like him who have received the same callous and racially-influenced treatment,” said Oakland, California, protester Gabe Johnson, a middle school teacher. “So ultimately, no, it doesn’t matter at all if somehow we can say for sure whether this one young man really said these words or had his hands up.”

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The following judgments were recently handed down in District Court in Kenai: n Ginger L. Burton, 50, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident – vehicle damage, committed Aug. 10. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 57 days suspended, may perform 24 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Kristina K. Delaney, 43, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to one count of driving without a valid operator’s license and one count of sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Oct. 19. On count one, she was fined $150, a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. On count two, she was fined $150 and a $50 court surcharge. n Teslin C. Little, 22, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to driving in violation of instruction permit, committed Oct. 4. Little was fined $500 with $250 suspended and a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for one year. n John W. Preston, 67, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted fourthdegree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Aug. 18. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 300 days

Judgments suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, forfeited items seized and placed on probation for two years. n Tami M. Rogers, 56, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident – vehicle damage, committed Oct. 2. She was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution and placed on probation for one year. n Angela M. Segura, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to thirddegree theft, committed Oct. 20. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Fred Meyer stores in Alaska, forfeited items seized and placed on probation for two years. n Angela M. Segura, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Oct. 21. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 55 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Debra Lynn Weaver, 47, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to licensee furnishing or delivering alcohol to a minor, committed Sept. 27. Imposition of sentence was sus-

pended and she was placed on probation for one year and fined $250 and a $50 court surcharge. n Stacey E. Whiteley, 39, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident – vehicle damage, committed Sept. 28. She was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution and placed on probation for one year. n Timothy Brammer, 37, address unknown, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed Oct. 24. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to stay off the premises of Walmart and placed on probation for on year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Travis R. Kralick, 31, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of driving without a valid operator’s license, committed Sept. 10. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 20 days suspended, may perform 80 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n April Dawn Morehart, 40, address unknown, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, committed Oct. 24. She was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

n Malissa May Percival, 26, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of third-degree theft and one count of sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Oct. 9. On count one, she was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 330 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Kenai Walmart and placed on probation for two years. On count two, she was fined a $50 court surcharge, forfeited items seized and placed on probation for two years. n Jason Raymond, 32, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited, committed Oct. 24. He was sentenced to 40 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for two years. n Randall Self, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited, committed June 7. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 70 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for three years. n David M. Soltar, 24, of Homer, pleaded guilty to sixth-

degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Sept. 20. Imposition of sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year, fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to complete 24 hours of community work service and forfeited items seized. n Richard Alen Strassberg, 47, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to no valid operator’s license, committed Sept. 5. He was fined $150 and a $50 court surcharge. n Alecia M. Tangman, 29, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited, committed June 1. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for two years. n Russell James Willis, 50, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Oct. 6. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 300 days suspended, fined $9,000 with $5,000 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $2,000 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for three years, ordered ignition interlock for 18 months, forfeited marijuana seized, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for four years. All

other charges in this case were dismissed. The following judgments were recently handed down in Superior Court in Kenai: n In a judgment of acquittal, a jury found Christopher I. Doss, 28, address unknown, not guilty of six counts of second degree sexual abuse of a minor, two counts of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor and four counts of first degree sexual abuse of a minor. Dates of the charges were May 1, 2010, July 19, 2010 and July 30, 2013. n Joseph Freel, 26, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Feb. 8, 2013. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 22 months suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel, forfeited items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol to excess, not to use or possess any illegal controlled substances, including marijuana or synthetic drugs, not to reside where illegal controlled substances are present, not to possess, apply for or obtain a medical marijuana card or act as a caregiver while under supervision, to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations and placed on probation for three years after serving any term of incarceration imposed. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Religion

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Thinking old school thanking Thanksgiving Day was always a time to reflect about being thankful. The Pilgrims first celebrated Thanksgiving in 1621 after their first harvest after landing in the New World. Thanksgiving was a feast that lasted three days which included 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims. It was common for the colonists in that day to have days of thanksgiving, or days of prayer, in which to thank the Lord for their many blessings. It was the Old School way of doing things. I’m Old School, I’ll admit. I was born during the baby boomer generation in 1951 where Dad worked at a jobsite 8 hours a day, five days a week and Mom stayed home as a homemaker. Mom was happy to have babies, clean her house, fix all the meals, wash all the dirty clothes (which she hung outside on a clothes line to dry), she did all the shopping by herself, took care of the doctor’s and dental appointments, did all the school stuff and anything that came up out of the ordinary that had to be done. Sounds more like a Mother’s Day appreciation, doesn’t it. No, just Old School ways.

Voices of R eligion M ark C onway I’m thankful that we still live in a free country where we can choose which church, Synagogue or temple we want to worship in without persecution or threat by the government. I’m thankful for the U. S. Constitution that Christian men from several different Christian faiths took the time to put together for all peoples of all faiths to enjoy the freedom that this great country has always offered it’s law abiding citizens. That’s definitely Old School. I’m thankful that people like myself and others I hang out with (Old School) do not have to be afraid to say what we think, to speak the Truth without fear of being called a bigot, or if we are called bigot, to not let others thoughts imprison our own beliefs of who we really are. I’m thankful for our military who are not afraid to protect the American people at whatever the

Church Briefs Missionaries share work in Africa Keith and Beth Ikerd, former residents of Sterling, will be ministering at the Sterling Pentecostal Church December 11 and 14. They will be sharing reports of their missionary efforts in Namibia, Africa. The Dec. 11 service will be at 7:00 p.m. The service Dec. 14 will be at 11:00 a.m. followed by a potluck. The church is located on Swanson River Road and Entrada. Please go to sterlingpentecostalchurch.com or call 262-7240 for more information.

Cookies benefit church youth

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.

Apostolic Assembly plans Christmas activities

costs, to protect our freedom at home and abroad. I’m also thankful for our laws, law enforcement personnel, the local police, state troopers, wild life and border patrol. Without these brave men and women protecting us, our lives would be full of chaos and lawlessness all around us. Old School thankfulness? I’m Old School, that’s right. Old School is not about being old. It’s about an attitude that flourishes in a culture of God fearing people. People who believe in one God and Jesus Christ whom God sent into the world to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). These same people, our ancestors, came to America during difficult times similar to what we face now for the freedom of living their Christian faith without persecution. They only wanted to succeed in life by following basic belief standards that Almighty God set up for His creation from the beginning of time. These same standards are true today in the Holy Bible, the manual of life to succeed not only in this life, but eternal life. I am thankful that God’s plan from the beginning, according to

Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School Department will present the play, “In Bethlehem” on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. This Christmas message will be performed by the children in story and song. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall immediately following the play. Everyone is invited to attend this special service commemorating the birth of Jesus. Transportation can be arranged by calling 2629693 or 260-4488. In what is an annual tradition, the Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ will hold a birthday party for Jesus, with special music and the giving of gifts to the work of our Lord. This celebration of Jesus’ birth will be held on Dec. 17, at 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, December 21, at 5:30 p.m., the Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Choir will present its annual cantata, “The Way He Came.” There will be more special music and a Christmas message concluding the service. All are welcome to attend these services celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. For questions, please call 260-4488.

the Holy Bible, was to bring us to the knowledge and saving grace of Jesus Christ. With the history of life from Genesis through the Old Testament, we see Almighty God as Creator, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Jesus is seen all throughout the Old Testament and of course, in the Gospels. Jesus is carried throughout the epistles of Paul, the letters of the apostles and to the end in Revelation. I’m thankful for the Good News of Jesus Christ, that God did not spare His own Son, but sent His Son to the earth to be an atonement for all the sins of the world. The punishment of our sins were put on Jesus Christ, which He took to the cross on Calvary so that we could live in the Kingdom of God forever. I’m thankful that I have a Savior for my sins so that I can be forgiven of my sins and receive the Holy Ghost to make me a new creation in Christ, born again in the spirit as a promise to spend eternity in Heaven with God the Father, God Jesus, God Holy Spirit and all the Saints before us. I’m thankful and proud of Jesus Christ for doing what no one else could ever do to

will be offering a “Service of Hope” for those who have a hard time dealing with the holiday season. The purpose of this service is to share the encouragement of God’s Word in the company of His well-loved people, and that those who are hurting receive blessing, hope, and comfort. Join us for a service of encouragement from God’s Word.

First Baptist hosts women’s Bible study A nine-week women’s Bible study on I and II Thessalonians, called “Children of the Day” by Beth Moore is under way at the First Baptist Church of Kenai. The group begins with lunch at noon, a video and discussion. Childcare is available. For more information, call Carole at 283-7772 or Kassy at 283-7672.

Bible study with Nikiski Aglow

Nikiski Aglow meets each Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m. at the Nikiski New Hope Service of Hope at Star of the Christian Fellowship, Mile 23 North Road. All are welcome to attend. Aglow International North is founded on prayer and compassionate outOn Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., Star of the North Lu- reach. It is global in ministry vision, yet rooted theran Church, 216 Forest Drive in Kenai, in in small groups. Nikiski Aglow is hosting the conjunction with Love In The Name Of Christ, DVD teaching of Graham Cooke with “Game

please Almighty God forever. Thanks be to God. I hope today Almighty God will bless you with the knowledge of His beloved son, Jesus Christ, as you prepare your heart for the receiving of this Christmas celebration just a month away. May you be blessed with the best Christmas ever as you realize why we celebrate Jesus Christ coming from Heaven to earth, from the earth to the cross, from the cross to the grave and from the grave to the sky. Because Jesus came to live among us, we have a record of eye witnesses that share the hope from God to His children that Jesus will return to the earth again in the same way He left, to bring us back with Him (in the twinkling of an eye He says) into eternal salvation, to all who have committed their lives to follow Him forever. Merry Christmas to All, amen and Amen. Mark Conway is a Christian evangelist living in Sterling with his wife Maryna. You may contact Mark by email at akmark50@hotmail.com.

Changers.” The five themes are: 1. How you are known in heaven; 2. Establishing your internal overcomer; 3. Mind of Christ; 4. Reinventing your walk in the fruit of the Spirit; 5. Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ. For information call Bev at 776-8022 or 398-7311 or Paulette at 252-7372.

Calvary Baptist kids club meets Calvary Baptist Church has resumed its Awana Kids Club on Sunday evenings. The group meets at Kenai Middle School from 5:157:30 p.m. All kids, ages 3 through sixth grade, are welcome. See the Calvary Baptist Awana web page for further details and Club schedule: calvarykenai.org/awana.

United Methodist Church provides food pantry The Kenai United Methodist Church provides a food pantry for those in need every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. The Methodist Church is located on the Kenai Spur Highway next to the Boys and Girls Club. The entrance to the Food Pantry is through the side door. The Pantry closes for holidays. For more information contact the church office at 283-7868 or email kumcalaska@gmail.com.

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cans Act,” Craig said, referring to a federal act signed in 1965. “They want seniors to come into a center or agency where congregant meals are served, so they won’t isolate. But if they are home-bound this grant provides for that. So our drivers go out and deliver meals.” The state legislature added the extra money to this year’s NTS grant in September, giving the program an extra $545,000 state-wide. Craig said that the extra money was the result of

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efforts by Agenet, a group of senior organizations that includes the Kenai Senior Center. Joan Gone, Health Program Manager for Alaska’s Department of Senior and Disability Services and a state-level administrator of the NTS grant said, “That was special money appropriated by the legislature, because Alaska has experienced the biggest increase, percentage-wise, of seniors, in the United States.” Between 2000 and 2013, the number of Alaskans over age 65 increased 85 percent, according to the Alaska Commission on Aging, another group that advocated for the increase

of the NTS grant. The commission also said that the percentage of these seniors receiving assistance from programs such as Meals on Wheels fell from 15 percent in 2008 to 10 percent in 2013. A survey of program coordinators conducted by the commission attributed this decrease to the rising cost of fuel, food, and other operating costs. These findings were another reason that Agenet sought increased funding from the legislature. Gone said the additional money was distributed among Alaska’s 33 NTS grantees according to an array of criteria. “It’s based on the population

She couldn’t remember if she had seen the event advertised in a newspaper or hear about it at their own church. “We’ve got no special reason for volunteering,” said Stanton. “There’s no big dramatic story. It’s just something we do. What goes around comes around.” Doug and Brenda Bragg came with their high schoolaged son JD to spend two hours volunteering as servers at the meal. This is the first year they have volunteered at the Thanksgiving meal. Doug said that the family has two older daughters who are away at college this year, and the three remaining family members wanted an activity that would bring them into new company. “It was just a matter of being out of the house,” Doug said. “Thanksgiving’s about being among lots of people, not just being at home.”

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of people (in each grantee’s region) aged 60 and over,” Gone said. “Then it’s weighted with factors for how many are frail, how many have incomes below the poverty line, how many are rural, and various factors like that.” Craig estimated that between 30 and 40 congregate meals are served at the Senior Center each Monday and Friday, and that around 100 meals are distributed by Meals on Wheels. “We have about 1700 seniors that we could serve in our service area. Of those 1700, I’d say we provide some sort of service to maybe 1300 to 1500 a year,” said Craig. “Mostly we

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the appeal for the gravel pit hasn’t gone through the board of adjustment process yet. “I’m still trying to figure out what to do with the hayfield,” he said. “I feel for the property

owners who want to get it done. Unfortunately it would put the borough in a position of liability.” Chief of Staff Paul Ostrander said if the assembly passed the ordinance and then the board of adjustment overturned the planning commission’s decision, it puts the borough in conflict with itself.

— Nedra Evenson, Nikiski homesteader

“It’s just not good business,” he said. The assembly voted 7-1 to postpone the ordinance until the first meeting in March. Assembly member Kelly Wolf, who represents the Kalifornsky district, left the meeting prior to the ordinance that was brought up for public hearing due to an illness, said Assembly Presi-

“Supplies could be food and paper products,” Craig said. One such product is a special biodegradable paper container for deliverable meals which can be sealed, frozen, and reheated. “Operating costs could be food, or something we need to have repaired in the kitchen.” “Our food costs are going up and so are our paper costs,” Craig said. “We usually break even, but last year, it was like I was just pulling from one account to another, so that I knew we had enough. That’s primary -- to make sure we have enough for our food to keep our program afloat.”

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who don’t have family can said. share the day. Not that we don’t Nedra Evenson said when she and her know some of these people. We husband moved into the Nikiski area on know most of them. It’s nice to their first 160-acre homestead, they lived see them here together.” 8 miles from the nearest road. A trail led to The meal was staffed by a their remote cabin, which they traveled in rotating group of volunteers, an army ambulance from the Korean War many of them from outside refigured as a flatbed truck, she said. the Salvation Army Church. On their first Thanksgiving they purVolunteers rotated in hourly chased their turkey from a grocery store shifts until the end of the meal in Kenai, but upon returning home, came at 2:00. Five servers worked at to the stark realization they had no turkey the cafeteria-style food line or roaster, Nedra Evenson said. A pressure brought guests drinks and pie cooker had to suffice, she said laughing. for desert. “The poor turkey was stuffed head down Stanton and Angela Kulich in the cooker,” Nedra Evenson said. of Sterling have volunteered as The cabin they built for themselves was servers at the past three Salva“comfortable and primitive,” Nedra Evention Army dinners. Stanton, son said. But they invited all of their neigheating a meal after his shift, bors, including the ones that helped them said that the event was “a credit build their home, and it became known as to the community.” “the party house.” The Kulichs aren’t members Jim Evenson said he deferred to Nedra of the Salvation Army church. Reach Ben Boettger at ben. Evenson for recalling those first few years Angela was the one who had boettger@peninsulaclarion. in Kenai. He said he couldn’t recall exactly first involved gotten involved com how long the senior center had been hostin the Salvation Army dinners.

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give them meals -- could be either congregate or home meals -- and outreach information. People know they can come here (the senior center) and get information about anything a senior might need.” Of the $16,515 of additional funding to be received by the Kenai Senior Center, $2,515 will be put towards utilities. Two thousand dollars will be put towards supplies and operating costs for the congregate meal, and $12,000 will be for Meals on Wheels. The Kenai city council passed the ordinance granting the funds to the Senior Center on Nov. 19th.

ing the potluck. “All I can tell ya is year and years,” Jim Evenson said. “A long, long time.” Nedra Evenson clarified for him, and said the couple have been attending the center’s annual potluck on and off for fifteen years. Jim Evenson was a teacher when the couple first moved to the area, and stayed in town during the weekdays. He would travel back to the homestead on the weekends to cut firewood for Nedra Evenson. “The rules of the homestead were: where the wife resided was the official residence,” Jim Everson said. On Thanksgiving Nedra Evenson would bake pies in their old oven. She gathered wild Lingonberries, which she would grind up with oranges for their “cranberry sauce.” Peggy Nash said her son was floating down the Colorado River on Thanksgiving, and her daughter was on the east coast. After “dinner” she said she would head home to put a turkey in the oven, that “may be ready by midnight,” she said, laughing.

dent Dale Bagley. Several landowners testified to the assembly their concern for health and safety with the pit near the Kenai River. Penrod called the postponement “ridiculous” because they followed all the rules and applied for the petition that was suggested to them by Wolf. “We jumped through their

Peggy Nash said there had been many developments since she and Phil Nash first moved to Kenai. Jim Evenson said the diversity of businesses is much improved. When he had to get a tooth fixed in 1956, he had to drive to Seward, where the nearest dentist was located at the time. While waiting for the dinner to officially begin, the two couples said their friends Lee and Dee Cassell were surprisingly late to the gathering. Two empty chairs sat at the table that was covered in a white cloth and turkey themed decorations. After arriving Lee Cassell said he had come to the dinner to see his friends and enjoy the homey atmosphere with them on the holiday. “And we only had to make one dish,” Nedra Evenson said. “My compliments to all the chefs on the peninsula.” Reach Kelly Sullivan at kelly.sullivan@ peninsulaclarion.com

hoops,” he said. “The amount of effort we went to and to be rejected is frustrating.” Jeannine Morse, who has lived on Virginia Drive since 1990, bought the property because it was in a beautiful location along the Kenai River. She said the gravel pit is an eyesore with junk that has been thrown into the pit, from freezers full

of rotten fish to septic tanks. “We are sick of it,” Morse said. “We need assurance that our quality of life and safety for the river is not at risk. We hope you would be unanimous in protecting us.” Reach Dan Balmer at daniel. balmer@peninsulaclarion.com C

World

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For 600 migrants, harrowing sail ends in Greece NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press

IERAPETRA, Greece — Hour after hour, the coast guard boats shuttled from the crippled freighter to a concrete pier, discharging a steady flow of humanity: Families with small children, black-clad elderly women, battered-looking youths with backpacks. For nearly 600 migrants, most of them fleeing the conflict in Syria for Europe, the harrowing journey on a smuggling ship that broke down in gale-force winds ended Thursday in the southern town of Ierapetra on the Greek island of Crete. The Baris cargo ship lost engine power Tuesday in international waters, and limped into Ierapetra at sunrise after being slowly towed for 40 hours by a Greek navy frigate. In brief interviews while being shepherded away by police, many refugees said they had fled violence by militants from the Islamic State group in Syria or Iraq. “They attacked us and killed our people, so we came here to save ourselves,” said one man who said he was from Iraq. He only identified himself by his first name, Mohaned, to protect his kin, who stayed behind, from retribution. Another who identified himself as Qassim, from the besieged northern Syrian town of Kobani, said he and his family had spent 11 days on the Baris. “It was a very chllenging operation: A large number of people in a confined space ... after leaving stressful circumstances,” Serafeim Tsokas, the head of Greece’s Civil Protection Authority, said. “After serious illnesses on the ship were ruled out ... everyone was brought ashore C

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A baby looks out from the window of a bus after disembarking from a crippled freighter carrying hundreds of refugees trying to migrate to Europe, at the coastal Cretan port of Ierapetra, Greece, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. The ship, whose 750 passengers are mostly Syrians, including children, women and elderly men, suffered engine failure 70 nautical miles off Ierapetra on Tuesday. The migrants will be given temporary shelter at an Ierapetra indoor basketball stadium.

safely.” Authorities said its passengers were exhausted but overall in good health. The number of immigrants on board was revised down from an estimate of more than 700 to 585 after all were brought to shore. Nineteen of them were arrested on human smuggling charges. As dozens of Ierapetra residents looked on from behind a police cordon, newly-disembarked passengers received preliminary care and food before being taken to temporary

shelter at a basketball arena. One young woman knelt and kissed the rough harbor concrete, and a child held a piece of cardboard that read: “Thanks for Greece government saving children in the ship.” It was one of the largest single crossings of its kind in recent years. Tens of thousands of people fleeing war and poverty in African and the Middle East risk the journey to Europe every year, paying smuggling gangs to transport them in usually unseaworthy craft ranging from

dinghies to aging rust-buckets. Most end up in Italy. According to Greek security and health officials, about 500 of the migrants said they were Syrians. One official involved in the operation said the passengers had been charged $2,000 to $6,000 to be taken to Italy, and about 20 suspected smugglers were arrested on the ship. He asked not to be named as he was not authorized to brief the press. According to the latest figures from the U.N. refugee

agency, UNHCR, at least 3,000 people have drowned or disappeared trying to make the trip this year — almost 2 percent of the estimated total of 165,000 to attempt the journey. The 77-meter (250-foot) cargo ship lost power the same day Pope Francis called on European governments to do a better job of welcoming migrants in speeches to the European Parliament and Council of Europe. Francis said “we cannot allow the Mediterranean to become a vast cemetery!”

The mayor of Ierapetra, a town of 16,000 people on a wide, open bay overlooked by jagged hills, said he sympathized with the migrants. But stretched local authorities couldn’t offer them shelter indefinitely, Theodossis Kaladzakis said. “Ierapetra can look after these people for a week, but afterward, unfortunately, we simply won’t have that ability,” he said. “It’s not that we don’t want to. We just can’t.” Doctors conducted preliminary health checks and polio vaccinations for children from Syria, where the disease has made a comeback, senior Greek public health official Panayiotis Efstathiou said. Kurds, Afghans and Palestinians were also aboard the ship, which originated in Antalya, Turkey, Efstathiou told The Associated Press. A pregnant woman, who was hemorrhaging, was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday, but there were otherwise no reports of serious health problems aboard the Baris. Rumors of armed men aboard the vessel proved unfounded, the coast guard said. Efstathiou said the Syrians will receive refugee status and be released, while other passengers deemed to be in Greece illegally will be interned pending deportation. A UNHCR spokeswoman in Athens said more than 99 percent of Syrians reaching Greece eventually gain refugee status in a lengthy and cumbersome process. “There are people who have to visit application centers, which can handle very few people a day, 10-15 times,” Ketty Kehagioglou said. “And there should be a mechanism for their integration, because now people complete the refugee process and then end up in the street.”

Mexican president announces With incentives nation-wide crackdown on crime and brute force, Plan will first focus on four of Mexico’s most troubled states MARK STEVENSON and JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president announced a nationwide anti-crime plan Thursday that would allow Congress to dissolve local governments infiltrated by drug gangs and give state authorities control over often-corrupt municipal police. The plan announced by President Enrique Pena Nieto came two months after 43 teachers college students disappeared in the Guerrero city of Iguala, allegedly killed and incinerated by a drug gang working with local police. Huge marches have been held to protest their disappearance. Pena Nieto suggested his plan was influenced by the Iguala tragedy, noting its “cruelty and barbarity have shocked Mexico.” “Mexico cannot go on like this,” he said. “After Iguala, Mexico must change.” As if to underscore the problem, authorities said Thursday that they had found the decapitated, partly burned bodies of 11 men dumped on the side of a road near another Guerrero city. The president’s plan would

also relax the complex divisions between which offenses are dealt with at federal, state and local levels. At present, some local police refuse to act to prevent federal crimes like drug trafficking. It would also seek to establish a national identity number or document, though it was unclear what form that would take. The plan would focus first on four of Mexico’s most troubled states — Guerrero, Michoacan, Jalisco and Tamaulipas. More federal police and other security forces would be sent to the “hot land” region overlapping the first two states, where the government has already sent significant contingents of federal police and soldiers. “My response to the police operation in the ‘hot lands’ is: ‘What? Another one?’” said Mexico City-based security analyst Alejandro Hope, alluding to a string of previous anti-crime initiatives in the area. “The same as the others, for a limited time and without the right conditions?” The reforms, some of which would require constitutional changes, will be formally presented next week. They would include a single, nationwide emergency telephone number,

which the president said could be “911,” as in the United States. But Pena Nieto was vague in describing some of the proposals. The focus on corrupt local governments reflects the shocking accusations made about the mayor of Iguala, Jose Luis Abarca. Prosecutors say he collaborated with a local drug gang and ordered the detention of the students by local police, who turned them over to gang gunmen. Municipal governments currently enjoy high levels of autonomy and control their own police forces, something the president is now seeking to weaken. But it is not clear whether the plan proposes to eliminate local police forces, or simply change their command structure. Similar broad, federal anti-crime plans announced in 2004 and 2008 brought some improvements in areas such as vetting of police officers, but failed to prevent some entire municipal police forces from being coopted by crime gangs. As a result, Mexicans have become skeptical of such announcements. “More than announcements, the public needs to see concrete actions that make this rhetoric seem believable,” said Pedro

Torres, a law professor at the Tecnologico de Monterrey university’s school of government. “There is definitely nothing new here that they haven’t tried to implement before.” Pena Nieto began his administration in 2012 hoping to concentrate on economic and legal reforms and avoid the focus on drug-gang violence that dominated the term of his predecessor, Felipe Calderon. Thursday marked Pena Nieto’s first broad policy statement on the subject, a tacit acknowledgement that the issue had become unavoidable. The 11 decapitated bodies were found early Thursday on a road near the Guerrero city of Chilapa, in an area that known for gang violence and plantations of opium poppies. It is not far from the rural teachers college attended by the missing students. The Guerrero state government said the victims had been shot to death and their heads were not found. According to photos from the scene, a hand-lettered banner hung nearby suggested the dead men had been part of the “Ardillos” gang. “Here is your garbage,” read the banner, apparently put up by a rival gang.

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IS subdues tribes

RYAN LUCAS Associated Press

BEIRUT — The Islamic State group is employing multiple tactics to subdue the Sunni Muslim tribes in Syria and Iraq under its rule, wooing some with gifts — everything from cars to feed for their animals — while brutally suppressing those that resist with mass killings. The result is that the extremists face little immediate threat of an uprising by the tribes, which are traditionally the most powerful social institution in the large areas of eastern Syria and northern and western Iraq controlled by the group. Any U.S. drive to try to turn tribesmen against the militants, as the Americans did with Sunnis during the Iraq war, faces an uphill battle. Some tribes in Syria and Iraq already oppose the Islamic State group. For example, the Shammar tribe, which spans the countries’ border, has fought alongside Kurdish forces against the extremists in Iraq. The U.S. and Iraqi governments have proposed creating a national guard program that would arm and pay tribesmen to fight, though the effort has yet to get off the ground. But in Syria in particular, tribes have no outside patron to bankroll or arm them to take on IS, leaving them with few options other than to bend to Islamic State domination or flee. “There are people who want to go back and fight them,” said Hassan Hassan, an analyst with the Delma Institute in Abu Dhabi. “But the circumstances now mean that you can’t provoke ISIS because the strategy they’ve followed and tactics are to prevent any revolt from inside.” The rulers of the self-styled caliphate have mastered techniques of divide and rule. Tribes are powerful institutions that command the loyalty of their members across the largely See ISIS, page B-2

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Mubarak verdict due, but Egyptians’ interest wanes

MERRIT KENNEDY Associated Press

CAIRO — Amal Shaker’s 25-year-old son Ahmed was fatally shot in the back on the “Friday of Rage,” one of the bloodiest days of Egypt’s 2011 uprising against longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak. Nearly four years later, she is still waiting for justice. “We want blood for blood,” she said. Her wait is supposed to end Saturday when a verdict is expected in the 86-year-old Mubarak’s trial on charges connected to the killing of more than 900 protesters against his rule. But Egypt’s “trial of the century,” initially watched with excitement, has largely dropped from public attention. That’s partly because of how drawn out the process has been — with a trial and retrial — and partly because subsequent upheaval has flipped the political narrative. The revolutionary fervor of

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desert regions of Syria and Iraq. But they are also far from cohesive. Large tribes are divided up into smaller sub-tribes and clans that can be pitted against each other. Such divisions also emerge on their own, often in connection to control over local resources like oil wells or land. Also, the Islamic State group itself has roots in the tribes. Though hundreds of foreign fighters have flocked to join the group, most of its leaders and foot soldiers are Iraqis and Syrians — and often belong to tribes. In eastern Syria’s Deir elZour province, for example, the Ogeidat is one of the largest tribes. One of its major clans, the Bu Jamel, has been a staunch opponent of the extremists. Another, the Bakir, long ago allied itself to the group. IS operatives use threats

2011 has been largely extinguished, replaced among many Egyptians by exhaustion from nearly four years of turmoil. Many of the pro-democracy activists central to the uprising are in prison for attempting to protest against the new president, former army chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. Others are dismissed in the media as troublemakers, while the police who in the revolutionaries’ eyes were the hated tools of Mubarak oppression are now lauded in the press as heroes in a fight against Islamists. “The issue is over,” Ahmed Hani, a Cairo accountant, said of the trial, which he like many is not following closely. “What’s important is to improve the country, to bring it back to its prior state, more than to take an interest in a thing like this.” When the trial began in 2011, Egyptians were initially transfixed by TV images of the former strongman who ruled for 30 years being rolled on a gurney into the defendant’s cage. In

June 2012, he was convicted of failing to stop the killing of protesters and was sentenced to life in prison. But the conviction was thrown out by a higher court, and a retrial began in May 2013. On trial with Mubarak are his former interior minister and other top security officials, as well as his sons Alaa and Gamal on corruption charges. During the retrial, the political landscape dramatically transformed. TV stations and newspapers have largely dropped criticism of Mubarak’s old regime and focus all their venom on Islamists. They also at times promote a revised history painting the 2011 uprising as part of a conspiracy to destabilize Egypt that the 2013 “revolution” corrected. During the retrial, Mubarak’s defense has tried to blame protester deaths on the Brotherhood, to ride the anti-Islamist tide, said lawyer Mohammed Farouk, who is representing families of the victims in the trial.

In this Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 file photo, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, seated, and his two sons Gamal Mubarak, left, and Alaa Mubarak, right, attend a hearing in a courtroom at the Police Academy, Cairo, Egypt. A verdict is expected on Saturday in Mubarak’s trial on charges connected to the killings of more than 900 protesters against his rule. But what was originally billed as Egyptís “trial of the century” has largely faded from public attention after a drawn-out trial and re-trial and after upheaval that has flipped the political narrative.

or offers of money or fuel to win public pledges of loyalty from senior tribal sheikhs. The group has also wooed younger tribesmen with economic enticements and promises of positions within IS, undermining the traditional power structure of the tribe. “They offer many sweeteners,” said Abu Ali al-Badie, a tribal leader from the central city of Palmyra in Syria’s Homs province. “They go to the tribes and say, ‘Why are you fighting against Muslims? We’ll give you weapons and cars and guns, and we’ll fight together.’” “They offer diesel and fuel. They bring barley and animal feed from Iraq,” he said. “They build wells at their own expense for the tribes and they say, ‘Others have neglected your needs.’” In Syria, IS has won the acceptance of many tribesmen in Raqqa and Deir el-Zour provinces by ending chaos that reigned when the areas were controlled by a patchwork of rebel warlords. IS provides ser-

vices including electricity, fuel, water and telephone lines, as well as flour for bakeries, said Haian Dukhan, a researcher at the University of St. Andrews Center for Syrian Studies. “Things have started to become stable to a degree, and this is something that people were really desperate about,” said Dukhan. The group has “tribal affairs” officials to handle relations with the tribes, calibrating its style to local dynamics. Often they will allow loyal tribesmen to run their communities’ services, said Hassan. The group also has removed its own commanders who caused tension with tribes in their areas. The idea, Hassan said, is “to remove some of the toxins.” At the same time, the group sends a clear message to those who resist. In August, IS militants shot and beheaded hundreds of members of the Shueitat tribe in eastern Syria. Activists reported death tolls ranging

from 200 to 700. Photographs in the Islamic State’s Englishlanguage “Dabiq” magazine showed black-clad fighters shooting prisoners said to be Shueitat, lined up on the sandy ground. In Iraq, IS killed more than 200 men, women and children from the Al Bu Nimr tribe in Anbar province, apparently in revenge for the tribe’s siding with security forces and, in the past, with American troops. It has also shot dead several men from the Al Bu Fahd tribe. “Everyone is hiding or fled. They will chop us in pieces if they see us,” said Sheikh Naim al-Gaoud, a leader in the Al Bu Nimr. “They want us to support them and to join their fight. In return, they say they will let us live in peace.” As a result, Dukhan says there’s little chance for a revolt unless tribes are confident the extremists are losing. “I think that for the time being, seeing a large-scale uprising against IS is just a fantasy.”

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Ebola aid dogged by lags in Guinea MICHELLE FAUL and JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press

CONAKRY, Guinea — Eight months into West Africa’s Ebola outbreak, aid efforts in Guinea still suffer from poor coordination, hampering deployments of international support to help quell a virus that has killed more than 1,200 people in the former French colony, officials and medical aid providers say. President Francois Hollande of France on Friday is to become the first non-African head of state to visit Guinea since the crisis began. Hollande will take stock of the response, cheer on heavily-burdened aid providers and help demystify With such a deadly and panic-inspiring health emergency, any aid project was bound to face hurdles. Millions of dollars in aid from the U.S., Europe, China, the U.N. and elsewhere have poured into a relatively poor West African region known for instability and poor governance. A frenzied public reaction— widened by fears of infection following the evacuation of patients to the U.S. and Europe — has increased international pressure for quick action. More than $86 million has been earmarked for Ebola in Guinea, according to the U.N.’s humanitarian aid coordination agency, but more is needed, said Ari Gaitanis, the spokesman for the U.N.’s first-ever emergency health mission — the U.N. Mission for Ebola Emergency Response or UNMEER. He said Hollande is expected to announce new French assistance during his visit. C

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Seahawks bury Niners Seattle’s Sherman once again foils San Francisco By The Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Richard Sherman provided the moment of the game against the 49ers once again, a mere 10 months after his touchdownsaving deflection in the NFC championship that sent the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. Sherman set up the only touchdown with another key defensive play in this heated rivalry, then made a second interception with the 49ers driving late, and the Seahawks ended a five-game losing streak on San Francisco’s home field with a 19-3 win Thursday night. The brash cornerback offered plenty without opening his mouth this time:

Blowing kisses to the crowd, then putting a finger to his lips to make the hush sign before waving goodbye. Steven Hauschka kicked four field goals and the Seahawks’ stout defense held Colin Kaepernick and Michael Crabtree in check as Seattle (8-4) overcame 14 penalties for 105 yards, including an offensive pass interference that negated a touchdown. Russell Wilson passed for 236 yards and thoroughly outplayed Kaepernick, who had one of his worst performances for the 49ers (7-5) in a game with high stakes for the teams’ playoff hopes. “My team’s all together, we are

buddies. It’s a hard thing to do, winning on their turf,” Wilson said. “The NFC is not easy to win against. We are excited about that opportunity.” After his second pick, Sherman looked at those fans still remaining in half-empty stadium on a Thanksgiving night and waved. The Seahawks won by the identical score they beat first-place Arizona five days earlier. “Their fans were saying some pretty vulgar things to us earlier, you never want to hear that,” Sherman said. Kaepernick was 16 for 29 for 121 AP Photo/Tony Avelar yards and the 49ers were outgained 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is sacked by Seahawks outside line379-164. backer K.J. Wright, left, as defensive end Cliff Avril (56) approaches during See NFL, Page C-3 the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday.

No. 6 Frogs smash Texas By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer

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Maurin Bouvet races after the action against the Wenatchee (Washington) Wild on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna.

AUSTIN, Texas — Trevone Boykin passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 6 TCU dominated Texas in a 48-10 victory Thursday night that kept alive its hope of pushing into the College Football Playoff. The win kept the Horned Frogs (10-1, 7-1) in the hunt for their first Big 12 title. The question is whether it was impressive enough to impact the playoff standings, where they sit at No. 5, one spot out of contention for a national championship. The Horned Frogs had an impressive defensive effort, forcing six turnovers, five by Texas quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. Defensive end Terrell Lathan scored the game’s first touchdown on a 40-yard fumble return. TCU made Texas (6-6, 5-4)

pay for every mistake. Boykin’s 10-yard scoring run in the fourth came after a muffed punt return. Defensive end Josh Carraway returned an interception for the final touchdown. TCU plays Iowa State, the last-place team in the Big 12, to end the regular season on Dec. 6. The playoff pairings will be announced the next day. The move to the Big 12 was supposed to end the national debate over whether the Horned Frogs deserved a place among college football’s elite if they were in position to win the league. And the prospect of winning the Big 12 title and still getting left out of the playoff would be a bitter pill for the Horned Frogs. Their major problem? A 6158 loss at Baylor in which they squandered a big fourth-quarter lead. And the Horned Frogs left plenty of room for doubt when See SMASH, Page C-4

Bouvet expands his horizons Predators top Bears forward to play in international U20 tournament for France By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

Maurin Bouvet’s “Welcome to Alaska” moment came quickly. Bouvet had reported to the Kenai River Brown Bears from France for the 2014-15 season when he went to the Alaska State Fair with teammates Tyler Andrews, Gustav Berglund and Ben Campbell. The four were returning to Anchorage when a brilliant late-summer sunset blanketed the sky. Andrews stopped at Point Woronzof and the four soaked it in. “The sunset was crazy,” said Bouvet, who still has pictures and video on his iP-

hone to this day. “It was really beautiful. “Every day in Kenai I see the sunrise and sunset, but this one was really crazy. I will remember that for sure.” The sunset was just the latest reward for Bouvet, 19, boldly following his dream of getting an American college hockey scholarship across the globe. The next reward will come in mid-December, when Bouvet returns to Europe, Hungary to be precise, for the International Ice Hockey Federation U20 World Championship Division I Group B. France will be joined at the tournament by Hungary, Japan, Kazakhstan, Poland and

Ukraine. Bouvet, who will appear in his fifth junior championship for his country, said the French are one of the favorites at the event and need a victory to move up to Division I Group A. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound forward said he will be one of the top-line players for the French. Bears forward Nick Klishko, a rookie who is being mentored by the veteran Bouvet, said he can see the excitement building in Bouvet’s game. “He’s really excited,” Klishko said. “I’ve noticed him training a lot harder the last couple of weeks. At the beginning of the season, he

trained hard, don’t get me wrong. “But in the past couple of weeks he has been flying on the ice and working in the gym. He won’t stop talking about it. He can’t wait to go.” Bouvet, the son of Martine and Sylvain Bouvet of Amiens, France, leaves for Europe on Dec. 7 and also gets a chance to visit family and friends before returning to the United States. He will be back in action for the Bears today and Saturday at 6:05 p.m. AST at the Wenatchee (Washington) Wild. “It’s extremely good for our program and a great opSee BEARS, page C-4

Oilers in OT By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pekka Rinne gave the Nashville Predators a chance to overcome their slow start. Rinne made 37 saves and Filip Forsberg scored at 3:55 of overtime to lift the Predators over Edmonton 1-0 Thursday night, handing the Oilers their eighth consecutive defeat. Nashville won its third straight thanks in large part to Rinne, who stopped Jordan Eberle on a penalty shot early in the extra session. In the opening period, Rinne made nine saves before the Predators registered their first shot on goal. It was Rinne’s

second shutout of the season and the 34th of his career. His 15 wins lead the NHL. “Early on, if it weren’t for him, we would have been in trouble,” Nashville coach Peter Laviolette said. “The first eight or nine minutes, I think everybody would admit we were not sharp. It was a really strong effort by him.” Viktor Fasth had 24 saves for Edmonton, which fell to 0-11-2 against Western Conference teams. “We haven’t been able to take many positives lately, where at the start of the season, we felt good about the way we played even though maybe we came out on the short end of the See NHL, Page C-4

No. 2 Wisconsin edges Georgetown By The Associated Press

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Sam Dekker scored 17 points, Nigel Hayes’ acrobatic tip-in with 20 seconds left capped his 15-point day, and No. 2 Wisconsin needed to rally in the second half to beat Georgetown 68-65 on Thursday in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals. The Badgers hadn’t trailed in the second half this season, but found themselves down 53-44 with 11:36 left. A 22-6 run put Wisconsin (5-0) up for good, and the Badgers could finally exhale when D’Vauntes SmithRivera’s 3-pointer rimmed out as time expired. Smith-Rivera, who was 5 for 5 from beyond the arc until the game’s final shot, led all scorers with 29 for Georgetown (4-1). Wisconsin will face Oklahoma in Friday’s title game. Georgetown, which got 10 points from Joshua Smith, will play Butler in an all-Big East

matchup for third place. NO. 18 FLORIDA 56, Bronson Koenig tied a career UAB 47 best with 14 points for Wisconsin, which survived despite a PARADISE ISLAND, Bahasix-point, 1-for-8 shooting day mas — Michael Frazier scored 14 from standout center Frank points, Chris Chiozza added 13 Kaminsky. and Florida survived another rough NO. 5 NORTH CAROLINA 78, NO. 22 UCLA 56 PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Marcus Paige had 21 points and five assists, Justin Jackson scored 12 points and North Carolina beat UCLA in the Battle 4 Atlantis consolation round. Isaiah Hicks and J.P. Tokoto each scored 10 points for the Tar Heels (4-1), who closed the first half on a 32-11 run and put the game absolutely away with a 15-0 second-half run. Paige had back-to-back 3-pointers to get that second run going, as North Carolina turned a nine-point edge into a 62-38 lead with 9:12 left. The Tar Heels will play No. 18 Florida on Friday in the fifthplace game. Norman Powell had 15 points for UCLA (4-2).

points for Kansas (3-1), which has a pair of victories since a 72-40 loss to No. 1 Kentucky on Nov. 18. E.C. Matthews scored 20 points for Rhode Island (3-1), which was coming off a 66-62 overtime victory over then-No. 21 Nebraska on Saturday. Gilvydas Biruta had 16 offensive night to beat Alabama- points and seven rebounds. Birmingham in the Battle 4 AtlanKansas will face Tennessee in tis consolation round. the semifinals Friday. Tennessee Kasey Hill’s layup with 1:26 beat Santa Clara 64-57. left — just the second 2-point basket after halftime for Florida — put the Gators (3-2) up 51-47 and they NO. 20 MICHIGAN STATE 77, RIDER 45 held on from there, despite shooting 34 percent from the field. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Tosin Mehinti and Robert Brown each scored 12 points for — Denzel Valentine had a careerhigh 19 points, Bryn Forbes added UAB (2-4). 15 and Michigan State rolled part Rider in the first round of the OrNO. 11 KANSAS 76, lando Classic. RHODE ISLAND 60 Valentine hit two long-range LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. jumpers and Forbes added a third — Perry Ellis scored 17 points to that extended the Spartans’ adhelp Kansas beat Rhode Island in vantage to 43-15 3 minutes into the opening round of the Orlando the second half. Another 3-pointer by Valentine made it 76-41 with 4 Classic. AP Photo/Tim Aylen Ellis had 11 points in the open- minutes left. Travis Trice had eight of his 10 Georgetown’s Jabril Trawick (55) goes for the shot against Wising 20 minutes to help Kansas points to help Michigan State (4-1) consin in the Battle 4 Atlantis basketball tournament in Paracruise to a 43-25 halftime lead. dise Island, Bahamas, Thursday. Frank Mason III added 12 go up 32-11 at the half. C

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Cities keep price tag down for Olympic bids By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The magic number for the U.S. cities hoping to host the 2024 Olympics is $5 billion. Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington have all submitted spending plans under that mark for their bids to host the Olympics. Keeping the price tag down is a key goal of any future Olympic bid. The U.S. Olympic Committee is less than two months away from deciding which city, if any, it will back as a candidate for the 2024 Games. The International Olympic Committee has put an emphasis on staying away from skyrocketing spending. It’s an especially touchy subject in the United States, where, unlike most countries, the federal government does not help bankroll the Olympics. None of the cities are offering specifics about their budgets, though all are coming in between $4 billion and $5 billion. Those numbers

almost always grow after the Olympics are awarded. The preliminary budgets also don’t include infrastructure improvements — airport expansions, highways, railways and the like — that often make the overall budget skyrocket. “We’ve strongly encouraged each of the cities to make sure that whatever new infrastructure is needed in connection with the Games is part of the long-term plan for the city even if they don’t host the Olympics,” USOC CEO Scott Blackmun told The Associated Press. Russia’s total bill has been widely reported as $51 billion for the Sochi Games and China spent around $40 billion for the 2008 Olympics. Those numbers are part of the reason cities have grown more reluctant to get involved. The 2022 Winter Olympics has just two candidates, China and Kazakhstan. Here’s what to know about the United States’ chances in the bid process: THE DEADLINES:

The four cities will turn in the final pieces of their technical plans to the USOC in the next week. Some key dates to watch after that include the Dec. 16 USOC board meeting, where cities will give their official presentations to the board, then midJanuary, which is the deadline the USOC has set for making a decision. The Games will be awarded in September 2017. WHY A U.S. CITY MIGHT WIN: So many factors point toward the United States hosting the 2024 Games. But the strongest may be that it’s been 18 years and counting since the Summer Olympics have been on American soil. (The last U.S. Winter Games were 12 years ago.) The USOC has worked hard to improve its standing among its international colleagues, and settling a financial dispute over how much money the USOC receives from TV and marketing rights was a big step toward that. The USOC doesn’t like to play this card, but holding an Olympics in the most-successful Olympic

country — the U.S. has won the most medals at the last five Summer Games — can’t hurt. Exhibit A: NBC pays $7.75 billion through 2032 to televise the Games in America — a deal that dwarfs all the other international networks pay to televise in their respective countries. WHY COULD A U.S. CITY LOSE: IOC members love the money the U.S. brings to the movement, but some of them resent it, too. Publicly, many say they’re happy the USOC leaders have become more a part of the family instead of lording power over them. “I think this is the best time for the States to come back with a nice bid,” IOC member Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah of Kuwait said recently. But the vote is secretive. Chicago (2016) and New York (2012) were both considered favorites at one point. Both lost badly, and “American arrogance” was brought up time and again. The USOC leadership has tried to tone that down by participating in more international

meetings, and creating better relationships — both over a cocktail in the hotel lobby and during the tense negotiations in the meeting rooms. The ballot could be the answer to how successful they were. CITIES IN THE MIX Boston offers a great sports town with a compact Olympics. But it’s small, and not great at big projects. (Remember the Big Dig?) Los Angeles has done it before and is full of Hollywood glamour, but also known for its sprawl. San Francisco offers great scenery, but it’s pricey. Washington could offer expertise in security and lots of arenas and stadiums, but compares dimly to other world capitals that may compete, such as Paris and Rome. GAME CHANGERS: An African country has never hosted the Games. If one put together a solid bid it changes the calculus dramatically, much the way Rio’s serious bid for 2016 helped doom Chicago. That’s not planned now, but it’s something to watch.

Chicago high school football team overcomes obstacles Phillips Academy Wildcats must carry their pads and helmets a mile just to practice By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press

CHICAGO — Unlike some resource-rich powerhouses that typically vie for Illinois’ high school football championships, the Phillips Academy Wildcats must lug their helmets and pads nearly a mile to a South Side Chicago city park to practice. They have no field of their own. A former gang memberturned-star safety sleeps at the assistant coach’s house because he and six other teammates fit the school system’s technical definition of homeless because they don’t live with either parent. The city’s first all-black high school already made history by becoming the first team from the embattled public school system to advance to the state finals in 32 years. They are a sure underdog in Friday night’s game against

the Rochester Rockets — a team from a small central Illinois farming community going for their fifth straight title. But an upset victory would make the Wildcats the first Chicago public school ever to lift a first-place football trophy. Even if they lose, the Wildcats already have beaten tough odds — as a team and as individuals growing up in a place that can be exceedingly tough on its youth. “Football isn’t as hard as our everyday lives,” said Jamal Brown, the 19-year-old former dropout and gang member who’s headed to college on a football scholarship. “You’ll have to break our legs to make us stop coming.” A strategy built on that determination and an ethos of family-building is central to the team’s success. Located in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood,

the school has students from a range of South Side neighborhoods, some that are plagued by nationally infamous gang violence and senseless killings. One of the team’s seniors was even shot in the ankle as a freshman in a drive-by shooting. The 600-student academy was deemed a “failing” school four years ago, leading city officials to fire and replace much of its staff. It also has produced standouts — including Gwendolyn Brooks, the late Pulitzer Prizewinning poet — and today, 90 percent of its students go on to college, its website says. The football coaches won’t allow the Wildcats to dwell on disadvantages, like the lack of a home field, no equipment like blocking sleds and the mile-and-a-half round-trip to practice every afternoon. It’s one of a many pub-

lic schools that must share a home stadium in another part of the city, meaning the Wildcats play a patchwork schedule instead of every Friday night like most schools across Illinois. “There are 100 reasons, but in the end they’re excuses,” head coach Troy McAllister said. “We don’t want any excuses.” The team knew it was for real early in the season, when it crushed a far better outfitted team from 3,000-student high school in Naperville, a suburb west of Chicago. The score was 40-7 — a Class 4A team drubbing a Class 8A team. But the biggest challenges for the Wildcats are the ones some have faced individually. Seven don’t live with parents or legal guardians, hence the homeless designation. But their teammates have rallied around them; they all planned

to eat Thanksgiving dinner together. “We say to parents, ‘You are going to send us a boy and we are going to send back a young man,’” McAllister said. Brown has faced longer odds than most: His father died of a heart attack before he was born. He only sporadically sees his mother, who’s in prison. When he was 6, he saw his grandfather strike and kill his grandmother. After the death of a beloved family friend he was living with, he dropped out of school as a sophomore and started hanging with a gang. After a year of that, he says he felt compelled to get his life back on track. “I didn’t want to get locked up and accomplish nothing,” he said. “I didn’t want my legacy to be — Jamal the gangbanger.”

Upon returning to school, he feared rival gangs and sometimes wouldn’t leave the apartment in his housing complex because of gunfire. So, he gladly accepted assistant coach Michael Larson’s invitation to come live with him on the comparatively well-off North Side. “It’s nice to see him not having to watch his back anymore,” Larson said. Today, Brown commutes to school by subway. He and quarterback Dewayne Collins both recently committed to play football at Illinois State University. Brown dreams of playing in the NFL, and holds a longerterm aspiration to teach history. But before that, he wants to make it Friday. “We know we can go down in history,” Brown said about Friday night’s championship in Champaign. “It drives us.”

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202-71. The 49ers were held to 23 yards rushing and shut out in the first half for the first time Continued from page C-1 this season. “We’ve got to reboot, come back and win them all,” HarSherman and Crabtree were at baugh said. the center of the decisive play in January’s NFC title game, Eagles 33, Cowboys 10 when Sherman deflected a pass ARLINGTON, Texas — headed his way in the end zone and Malcolm Smith intercepted LeSean McCoy threw open his it with less than a minute re- arms just before crossing the goal maining to seal the Seahawks’ line on a touchdown run that essentially put away another big win 23-17 victory. Sherman later over the Dallas Cowboys. called Crabtree “mediocre.” While Philadelphia didn’t walk San Francisco’s offense off with a playoff berth in hand afmight have earned that distinc- ter beating the Cowboys on Thurstion after its latest dud snapped day, it was a sweet Thanksgiving the Niners’ three-game winning for McCoy, Mark Sanchez and the Eagles. streak. McCoy ran for 159 yards and a In the waning moments with thousands of red seats already touchdown, Sanchez had his first empty, 49ers CEO Jed York scoring run in almost three years and the Eagles rolled in a matchup posted on Twitter: “Thank you of NFC East co-leaders on the field (hashtag)49ersfaithful for com- where McCoy clinched last seaing out strong tonight. This person’s rushing title and Philadelphia formance wasn’t acceptable. I won a playoffs-or-bust finale. apologize for that.” “This really felt like last year,” The 49ers were held to three said McCoy, who had a seasonpoints or fewer for the first time high 25 carries. “It really did.” Tony Romo wasn’t around for since a 29-3 Week 2 loss at Sethat game because he was two attle last year. Sherman got things started days removed from back surgery. This time he was trying to play a when he intercepted Kaeper- quick turnaround for the first time, nick’s deep third-down pass and after yet another back injury. on the right sideline in the first He looked ragged as the Cowboys quarter to help set up Wilson’s (8-4) lost their third straight home 13-yard touchdown pass to game. “It was definitely short just Robert Turbin. A wide-open Turbin easily took the ball from the Sunday night coming to down the left sideline on a pret- here,” said Romo, who threw two ty catch-and-run before beating interceptions without a touchdown, cornerback Chris Culliver into snapping a streak of 38 straight games with at least one TD toss. “I the end zone. don’t really think that had much to Hauschka kicked field goals do with the outcome of the game. of 21, 36, 35 and 46 yards. I think they just played better than Phil Dawson provided San us.” Francisco’s lone points on a 40The Eagles (9-3) opened with yard field goal late in the third. quick drives of 80 and 88 yards for Sherman had the fourth two- touchdowns. They took sole posinterception game of his career session of the division lead with with his 22nd and 23rd picks four games remaining, including a since 2011, most in the NFL. It rematch in less than three weeks. “We’re not into statements,” was 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh Eagles coach Chip Kelly said. who turned him into a defen- “We’ve given ourselves the opporsive back at Stanford. tunity to play meaningful football Sherman nearly had another in December, and in this league, late in the first half, when Se- every week is a whole different attle outgained San Francisco deal, a whole different animal.”

McCoy, who led the NFL with 1,604 yards last season, had his fourth 100-yard game in the past seven after going without one the first five weeks and secured his fourth 1,000-yard season since 2010. Although his deficit to Dallas’ DeMarco Murray in the rushing race is probably insurmountable, McCoy outgained Murray, who was held under 100 yards for just the second time this season. Murray finished with 73 yards and Dallas’ only touchdown on 20 carries, the last a 6-yard loss when he was dropped by Mychal Kendricks on fourth-and-1 early in the fourth quarter. “I don’t really compare myself,” McCoy said. “I just try to be me. I don’t really get into that whole, especially during the season, ‘Who’s this. Who’s that’ thing. In the big picture, we’re trying to win games.” Making his fourth start since Nick Foles was sidelined by a broken collarbone, Sanchez was 9 of 11 for 99 yards in the first quarter. That included a 27-yard scoring pass to Jordan Matthews when Sanchez hit the rookie in stride on a crossing route for a 14-0 lead. Sanchez finished 20 of 29 for 217 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions two years after he was the starter for the New York Jets and infamously ran into the back side of one of his offensive linemen for a fumble that New England returned for a touchdown in a 49-19 Thanksgiving rout. “It is like my favorite holiday, so that’s not cool,” Sanchez said. “It was a bummer. The game plan was to try not to do that. And we accomplished that.” This time, had his first scoring run since Dec. 24, 2011, with the Jets — a 2-yarder after faking the handoff to McCoy in the zone read. McCoy set up the game’s first touchdown with a 38-yard run. The Cowboys looked a little sluggish following a kickoff that came about 90 hours after their dramatic 31-28 victory at the New York Giants on Sunday night. Murray had room to run at times but couldn’t break one longer than 9 yards. Romo had plenty of time early in the game, but one time in the first half tossed a thirddown pass to nobody in particular,

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giving the ball back to the Eagles when the Cowboys were having trouble stopping them. “We didn’t respond as well as we needed to when we were on offense,” Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said. “We were never able leaders,” offensive coordinato kind of keep ourselves in this By The Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizo- tor Harold Goodwin said after game and certainly that’s a disappointment.” na’s Larry Fitzgerald said it’s Thursday’s practice, “but at the

Lions 34, Bears 17 DETROIT — Calvin Johnson’s big day was exactly what Detroit’s dormant offense needed. Johnson caught 11 passes for 146 yards with a pair of first-half touchdowns, and the Lions boosted their postseason hopes with a victory over the Chicago Bears on Thursday. After losing at Arizona and New England and falling out of first place in the NFC North, the Lions (8-4) spotted Chicago a 14-3 first-quarter lead before rallying with relative ease in the second. Johnson had perhaps his best game of the season, and Detroit finally showed a bit of life offensively. Joique Bell ran for two touchdowns for the Lions, and Jay Cutler threw two TD passes for Chicago (57). Detroit’s Matthew Stafford went 34 of 45 for 390 yards with the two touchdown passes to Johnson. Detroit had not scored this many points since a 35-14 win over the New York Giants in the season opener. The Lions have now won backto-back games on Thanksgiving after losing their previous nine. They beat Green Bay 40-10 last year. That victory over the Packers was Detroit’s only win in its final seven games last season as the Lions frittered away a playoff spot. They are again in mix for the postseason this year, and Thursday’s game was their first of three in a row at home — all against teams with losing records.

“highly likely” he will be able to play Sunday against Atlanta, then backtracked and said it’s not his call. The eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver has not practiced for two weeks after spraining his left knee in a victory over Detroit. He sat out last week’s loss at Seattle, snapping a streak of 110 consecutive games played. It was just the fifth game he has missed in his 10-plus NFL seasons. Fitzgerald, who holds virtually every Cardinals receiving record, has missed consecutive games only once, when a hamstring injury sidelined him for three games in a row in 2006. “I can’t even remember the last time I missed a game before that,” he said on Thursday. “I didn’t know what the routine was, what I was supposed to do. It was just really awkward, to be there but not being able to do anything to help your team. That was frustrating.” The Cardinals lost at Seattle 19-3, snapping a six-game winning streak. Arizona has not scored a touchdown in seven quarters. Even after missing a game, Fitzgerald leads the team in receptions (46) and yards receiving (658). ‘Yeah, we miss him because he is one of our veteran

end of the day the philosophy is ‘next man up.’ If he’s there this weekend, he is. If he’s not, it’s still next man up. We’ve got to make plays no matter who’s out there. We’ve got to do a better job.” Fitzgerald said he only wants to play if he is healthy enough to make a difference. “I just want to make sure I’m not doing anything to set myself back,” he said, “and when I come back I’m strong and I can finish hopefully going into February. That’s the goal.” Texans’ Clowney has setback HOUSTON — No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney had a setback with his surgically repaired right knee and said Thursday that his chances of playing for Houston at Tennessee on Sunday are slim. Clowney has played just four games this season after being injured in Week 1. The outside linebacker, who had arthroscopic surgery Sept. 8, was in for about 50 plays last Sunday in his most significant action since his injury. He experienced swelling in his knee after the game and hasn’t practiced all week. On Thursday he acknowledged for the first time just how much his knee is hurting him.

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portunity for him,” Kenai River head coach Geoff Beauparlant said. “He’ll also only miss three games, so that is huge for us.” Bouvet said that hockey is obviously not as popular as soccer in France, but he added the sport has a solid following. He started skating at 3 or 4 years old and then one pivotal day at 5 he discovered hockey. “A guy came to me and asked me to play hockey, and I never quit,” he said. Before last season, Bouvet decided to try his luck in America. He attended a showcase in Chicago and ended up on the roster of the Corpus Christi (Texas) IceRays. “I would like to have a new experience different than Europe, not only the hockey, but the lifestyle,” he said. “To prove to myself I can live by myself. And, of course, a scholarship.” Bouvet faced a big challenge when he arrived in Texas. “It was a big lifestyle change,” he said. “I didn’t speak English at all. “The first few weeks I was lost with everything that was going on. I got tired very quickly.” Bouvet said he could understand what was being said in a few weeks, and in six to eight months he could speak serviceable English. He also had to adjust to a new hockey style. “There’s more skill and speed in Europe,” he said. “There’s less structure and systems than here.” He added the game is more physical and intense here. Skill is not enough, not without intensity. Bouvet had 10 goals and 15 assists in 53 games for the IceRays, who finished 19-3110 and scored the second-least goals in the North American Hockey League. Beauparlant decided to trade a second-round pick for Bouvet. “In that system and for that

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they struggled to beat a struggling Kansas team two weeks ago. They needed to make a statement in Austin against a surging Texas squad that had won three in a row behind a defense that was shaping into the league’s best. TCU showed off a dominant defensive effort that hounded Swoopes all night. But the eye test also showed that Boykin —one of the most dynamic players in the country — and the Horned Frogs’ offense struggled for long stretches and didn’t pile it on until a 28-point fourth quarter. A big punt return and a Texas turnover set up the Horned Frogs at the Longhorns 27 and 24 on their first two possessions before settling for field goals each time and a 6-0 lead. But while Boykin waited to find his rhythm, the TCU defense swarmed around Swoopes in the first quarter and came up with the huge plays to carry the

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stick,” Oilers coach Dallas Eakins said. “This one for the group was a step forward even though we couldn’t get both the points.” Seconds after Forsberg hit the crossbar with a shot and Nashville defenseman Roman Josi hit the post, Forsberg spun to free himself from a defender and beat Fasth with a wrist shot from the left circle. “It was a really long shift, actually. I was pretty tired when I got the last shot there, so I was just trying to spin off the guy and try to hit the net,” Forsberg said. “I was fortunate that it went in.” The rookie’s 10 goals lead the team. Rinne’s best save came 13 seconds into overtime when he denied Eberle’s penalty shot after Predators captain Shea Weber was called for closing his hand on the puck while it was in the crease. Rinne made the ensuing stop on Eberle with his left skate against the post. “He is really nifty in penalty

team, I liked his production,” the coach said. “I figured he would get 40 or 50 points for us, and he’s on track for 40 or more. “He sees the ice extremely well and slows the game down. I always thought that when he played against us.” Bouvet, billet son of Tim Navarre, took the move way north in stride. “I was surprised, but I thought, ‘Why not another big challenge and experience? Why not Alaska?’” he said. “Alaska is a great state. I don’t know too many people who could live in Alaska for six to eight months.” He has nine goals and seven assists for the Bears in 23 games and has formed a formidable duo with Jack Gessert, who leads the team with 14 goals and 20 points. “He’s really skilled,” Gessert said. “He knows where everyone is on the ice and he makes simple plays.” Gessert and Klishko said Bouvet has both a subtle leadership style and sense of humor. “He uses his play as an example and to be a role model,” Gessert said. “That’s why the kids look up to him.” Klishko said Bouvet has taught him tons of details about NAHL life, from how much sleep to get to just how hard one has to push in practice. The rookie has even taken to watching video of Bouvet’s rookie year in Corpus Christi to learn how to adapt to the NAHL. “He’s kind of a shy guy, and funny in the locker room,” Klishko said. “Everything he says is a sarcastic type remark or something funny. It’s a different type of humor Americans are not used to.” When Bouvet returns to Alaska from Europe for the second time in mid-January, there will be about eight hours less of daylight than the day of that stunning sunset. But he’s got a plan for that, too. “I may take some tan,” he said. “Vitamin D. They don’t have too much sun here.” Horned Frogs early. After Sam Carter’s interception set up Jaden Oberkrom’s second field goal, Swoopes was sacked by Carraway and fumbled. Latham picked up the loose ball and had a straight 40yard sprint to the end zone for a touchdown that made it 13-0. Texas seemed to have turned momentum until Boykin connected on two big passes late in the second quarter. The first was a 38-yard throw on third down to Josh Doctson, who used his 6-foot-4 frame to outjump Texas’ 5-9 Quandre Diggs at the Texas 6. Three plays later, Boykin zipped a pass to David Porter, who was trailing across the back of the end zone for a 20-3 lead. Texas, which didn’t score a third-quarter touchdown in 10 games this season, never threatened to make a game of it in the second half. After Swoopes threw his third interception, Boykin connected with Doctson for another jump-ball pass over Diggs for a touchdown early in the fourth. shots. I think that he is one of the better shooters stats-wise in the NHL in penalty shots and shootouts,” Rinne said. “I thought he got a little bit too close to me and I was able to get my leg over there and he didn’t put it over my leg.” Eberle thought he had Rinne beat. “I just had to get it upstairs,” Eberle said. “I think when you go down that way, it’s extremely tough and you feel like you let your teammates down.” The Predators finished 0 for 5 on the power play. They are an NHL-worst 1 for 37 at home this season with the man advantage. Nashville center Mike Fisher appeared in his first game of the season. Fisher sustained an Achilles tendon injury while training over the summer and missed the first 21 games. Oilers forward Matt Hendricks was injured at 2:12 of the first period when he blocked a shot from Weber. The shot hit Hendricks in the left leg. After the game, Eakins said X-rays were negative, but Hendricks’ inability to bend his knee kept him from returning to the ice.

of Parliament from 1992-97 and is the current chairman of the British Olympic Association. Coe said he will release his election manifesto early next month.

Sports Briefs Colorado St., Mercer, UCSB win at Shootout Colorado State forward J.J. Avila delivered a dominating overall performance, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds Wednesday to lead the Rams to a 76-61 victory over Missouri State in the first round of the GCI Great Alaska Shootout at the Alaska Airlines Center. The Rams (4-0) also got 20 points on 5-of-7 shooting from reserve guard John Gillon as they advanced to Friday’s 5:30 p.m. semifinal against Pacific. That game is one of eight from the Shootout to be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network. Also Thursday, Mercer guard Ike Nwamu scored six of his game-high 21 points in overtime to power Mercer to a 77-71 victory over Rice. In the late game, UC Santa Barbara center Alan Williams recorded an efficient double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds Thursday to lead the Gauchos to an easy 71-43 victory over Washington State.

Coe runs for IAAF president LONDON — Two-time Olympic middle-distance champion Sebastian Coe is running for president of track and field’s world governing body, calling for a shake-up of the sport to attract young people, create more head-to-head competitions between star athletes and restore public confidence after years of doping scandals. Coe declared his candidacy Thursday for the top job of the International Association of Athletics Federations, a decision that had been widely expected and sets up a likely election battle next year against pole vault great Sergei Bubka. The 58-year-old Coe won gold medals in the 1,500 meters at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics and headed the organizing committee of the 2012 London Games. He has been an IAAF vice president since 2007. “As I speak to friends and colleagues around our great sport I appreciate that we are entering a very important time for athletics and that it is the right time to open up a discussion about the future,” Coe said in a statement announcing his presidential bid. “That discussion needs to focus on how we build on the many achievements of recent years, recognize that we have new challenges in a new era and how we can tackle those challenges with vision and ambition.” Coe is expected to face competition from Bubka, who won the Olympic pole vault gold medal in 1988 and broke the world record 35 times. The Ukrainian, who is also an IAAF vice president, has not yet formally announced his candidacy to succeed Lamine Diack, who has been president since 1999. The deadline for submission of candidacies is three months before the election, to be held Aug. 18 at the IAAF congress in Beijing on the eve of the world championships. Coe set 12 world records during his career in the 800, 1,500 and mile, and retired from competition in 1990. He served as a Member

Pele expected to be OK SAO PAULO — Brazilian great Pele, who is being treated for a urinary tract infection, is in good condition and is expected to leave the hospital in the next few days, his spokesman said Thursday. The Albert Einstein hospital released a statement saying the 74-year-old Pele was transferred to a “special care” unit after his condition became unstable, but his spokesman and personal aide denied his health condition deteriorated. “He is fine,” Jose Fornos Rodrigues, known as Pepito, told The Associated Press. “The problem was that he was receiving too many visitors and that wasn’t helping, so they transferred him to a calmer area to continue receiving the proper treatment. He should be out of the hospital in a few days.” The hospital’s statement created a scare in Brazil, with local media widely reporting that Pele’s condition had worsened. The story was highlighted by most of the country’s top web portals. Widely known as the greatest footballer of all time, Pele is a national hero in the South American country.

Five officials get scrutiny in FIFA probe GENEVA — Five officials, including three long-serving FIFA executive committee members, are being investigated in the corruption probe into the bidding contests for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. A person familiar with the cases confirmed the names Thursday to The Associated Press after the five were identified in European media reports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the FIFA probe is confidential. The current FIFA board members under investigation are FIFA vice president Angel Maria Villar of Spain, Michel D’Hooghe of Belgium and Worawi Makudi of Thailand. Villar and Makudi risk losing their FIFA seats within months as even provisional suspensions from all football duty can block them standing in scheduled confederation elections. The others under suspicion are German great Franz Beckenbauer and Harold Mayne-Nicholls of Chile.

Ligety has bad left wrist DENVER — Olympic champion Ted Ligety will skip the World Cup races in Lake Louise, Alberta, this weekend with his left wrist still on the mend. The 30-year-old Ligety had surgery on his wrist after a training mishap in Vail, Colorado, last weekend. The U.S. Ski Team remains hopeful that Ligety can return to competition in early December when the circuit switches to Beaver Creek, Colorado. The World Cup stop at Birds of Prey includes downhill, super-G and giant slalom races. U.S. men’s coach Sasha Rearick said that Ligety is “making good decisions to get himself ready for Beaver Creek. We’re going to have high quality training for him to get up to speed so he can prep for and focus on Birds of Prey.” Ligety is a two-time Olympic champion. — Wire and UAA press release reports

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

W 9 6 6 2

L 2 5 5 9

T Pct 0 .818 0 .545 0 .545 0 .182

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PA 227 219 207 303

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234 208 263 219

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0 .727 0 .636 0 .636 0 .091

332 261 245 176

260 195 216 285

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington South Atlanta New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay North Green Bay Detroit Chicago Minnesota West Arizona Seattle San Francisco St. Louis

9 8 3 3

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285 273 294 273

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Thursday’s Games Detroit 34, Chicago 17 Philadelphia 33, Dallas 10 Seattle 19, San Francisco 3 Sunday’s Games Tennessee at Houston, 9 a.m. Oakland at St. Louis, 9 a.m. Carolina at Minnesota, 9 a.m. Washington at Indianapolis, 9 a.m. Cleveland at Buffalo, 9 a.m. San Diego at Baltimore, 9 a.m. N.Y. Giants at Jacksonville, 9 a.m. Cincinnati at Tampa Bay, 9 a.m. New Orleans at Pittsburgh, 9 a.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 12:05 p.m. New England at Green Bay, 12:25 p.m. Denver at Kansas City, 4:30 p.m. Monday’s Game Miami at N.Y. Jets, 4:30 p.m. All Times AST

Seahawks 19, 49ers 3 Sea. SF

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Eagles 33, Cowboys 10 Phi. Dal.

First Quarter Sea_Turbin 13 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 1:29. Second Quarter Sea_FG Hauschka 21, 11:07. Sea_FG Hauschka 36, 5:40. Third Quarter Sea_FG Hauschka 35, 8:05. SF_FG Dawson 40, 1:06. Fourth Quarter Sea_FG Hauschka 46, 10:11. A_70,799. Sea SF First downs 16 16 Total Net Yards 379 164 Rushes-yards 34-157 18-64 Passing 222 100 Punt Returns 4-29 2-12 Kickoff Returns 1-23 3-62 Interceptions Ret. 2-6 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 15-22-0 16-29-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-14 4-21 Punts 4-44.5 5-47.6 Fumbles-Lost 3-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 14-105 3-20 Time of Possession 35:19 24:41 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Seattle, Lynch 20-104, Wilson 7-35, Michael 3-10, Turbin 4-8. San Francisco, Gore 10-28, Hyde 5-19, Kaepernick 3-17.

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First Quarter Phi_Sanchez 2 run (Parkey kick), 11:55. Phi_J.Matthews 27 pass from Sanchez (Parkey kick), 4:08. Second Quarter Dal_Murray 1 run (Bailey kick), 14:56. Phi_FG Parkey 31, 12:10. Phi_FG Parkey 22, 1:35. Phi_FG Parkey 26, :21. Third Quarter Dal_FG Bailey 28, 9:12. Phi_McCoy 38 run (Parkey kick), 7:20. Fourth Quarter Phi_FG Parkey 25, 11:01. A_91,379. Phi Dal First downs 26 16 Total Net Yards 464 267 Rushes-yards 45-256 25-93 Passing 208 174 Punt Returns 3-32 0-0 Kickoff Returns 0-0 6-167 Interceptions Ret. 2-1 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 20-29-0 18-29-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-9 4-25 Punts 3-49.0 5-45.6 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards 4-20 6-42 Time of Possession 30:25 29:35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Philadelphia, McCoy 25-159, Polk 11-49, Sanchez 7-28, Sproles 1-13, Huff 1-7. Dallas, Murray 20-73, Dunbar 2-15, Randle 2-6, Romo 1-(minus 1). PASSING_Philadelphia, Sanchez 20-29-0-217. Dallas, Romo 18-292-199. RECEIVING_Philadelphia, Maclin 8-108, J.Matthews 4-51, Cooper 4-32, Sproles 3-19, Celek 1-7. Dallas, Murray 6-40, Bryant 4-73, Beasley 4-41, Williams 2-38, Witten 1-8, Randle 1-(minus 1). MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.

Lions 34, Bears 17 Chi. Det.

3—19 0— 3

PASSING_Seattle, Wilson 15-220-236. San Francisco, Kaepernick 16-29-2-121. RECEIVING_Seattle, Willson 4-39, Kearse 3-34, Turbin 2-47, Baldwin 2-28, Moeaki 1-63, Michael 1-12, Lynch 1-7, Richardson 1-6. San Francisco, Hyde 3-38, S.Johnson 3-28, Boldin 3-18, Crabtree 3-10, V.Davis 2-13, Gore 1-8, Lloyd 1-6. MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.

14 0 3 21

3 0—17 0 10—34

First Quarter Chi_Jeffery 10 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 10:33. Det_FG Prater 46, 6:51. Chi_Jeffery 6 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 3:35. Second Quarter Det_C.Johnson 25 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), 12:55. Det_Bell 1 run (Prater kick), 3:18. Det_C.Johnson 6 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), :24. Third Quarter Chi_FG Gould 35, 8:54. Fourth Quarter Det_Bell 1 run (Prater kick), 14:57. Det_FG Prater 40, 6:16. A_64,175. Chi Det First downs 18 28 Total Net Yards 269 474 Rushes-yards 8-13 23-91 Passing 256 383 Punt Returns 2-25 2-14 Kickoff Returns 1-24 3-65 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 2-0 Comp-Att-Int 31-48-2 34-45-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-24 2-7 Punts 6-48.0 3-51.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 5-41 5-38 Time of Possession 26:35 33:25

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Chicago, Carey 2-8, Forte 5-6, Cutler 1-(minus 1). Detroit, Bell 23-91. PASSING_Chicago, Cutler 31-482-280. Detroit, Stafford 34-45-0390. RECEIVING_Chicago, Jeffery 9-71, Bennett 8-109, Forte 6-52, Marshall 6-42, Carey 1-7, Perry 1-(minus 1). Detroit, C.Johnson 11-146, Tate 8-89, Riddick 6-54, Ebron 3-23, Bell 2-16, Ross 1-31, Fuller 1-21, Fauria 1-8, Pettigrew 1-2. MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.

HOckey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts G F GA Montreal 23 16 6 1 33 61 57 Tampa Bay 23 15 6 2 32 81 63 Detroit 22 12 5 5 29 64 54 Boston 23 13 9 1 27 59 57 Toronto 22 11 8 3 25 70 67 Ottawa 21 10 7 4 24 58 56 Florida 20 8 6 6 22 42 51 Buffalo 22 6 14 2 14 37 72 Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh 21 15 4 2 32 76 49 N.Y. Islanders 22 16 6 0 32 72 59 Washington 21 9 8 4 22 58 57 N.Y. Rangers 21 9 8 4 22 60 62 New Jersey 22 9 10 3 21 53 63 Philadelphia 21 8 10 3 19 59 66 Carolina 21 6 12 3 15 48 63 Columbus 21 6 13 2 14 51 76

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Nashville 22 St. Louis 22 Chicago 22 Winnipeg 24 Minnesota 21 Dallas 22 Colorado 23 Pacific Division Anaheim 23 Vancouver 22 Calgary 24 Los Angeles 23 San Jose 24 Arizona 23 Edmonton 23 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

15 5 14 6 13 8 12 9 12 9 9 9 8 10

2 2 1 3 0 4 5

32 30 27 27 24 22 21

62 45 59 46 66 46 51 54 58 48 64 74 59 73

14 4 5 33 63 56 15 6 1 31 67 61 14 8 2 30 75 64 12 6 5 29 64 53 10 10 4 24 62 66 9 11 3 21 57 71 6 14 3 15 51 78 for a win, one point for

Thursday’s Games Nashville 1, Edmonton 0, OT Friday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 9 a.m. Chicago at Anaheim, Noon N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Boston, 3 p.m. Montreal at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Detroit at New Jersey, 3 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. Vancouver at Columbus, 3 p.m. Ottawa at Florida, 3:30 p.m. Edmonton at St. Louis, 4 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 9 a.m. Washington at Toronto, 3 p.m. Buffalo at Montreal, 3 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at Carolina, 3 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 3 p.m. Columbus at Nashville, 4 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Dallas at Colorado, 5 p.m. Calgary at Arizona, 6 p.m. Chicago at Los Angeles, 6 p.m. Anaheim at San Jose, 6:30 p.m. All Times AST

Basketball NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Toronto 13 2 Brooklyn 6 8 Boston 4 8 New York 4 12 Philadelphia 0 15 Southeast Division

Pct .867 .429 .333 .250 .000

GB — 6½ 7½ 9½ 13

Washington 9 5 .643 Atlanta 7 6 .538 Miami 8 7 .533 Orlando 6 11 .353 Charlotte 4 12 .250 Central Division Chicago 9 6 .600 Milwaukee 9 7 .563 Cleveland 7 7 .500 Indiana 6 9 .400 Detroit 3 12 .200

— 1½ 1½ 4½ 6 — ½ 1½ 3 6

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Memphis 13 2 Houston 12 3 San Antonio 10 4 Dallas 11 5 New Orleans 7 6 Northwest Division Portland 12 3 Denver 7 8 Utah 5 11 Oklahoma City 4 12 Minnesota 3 10 Pacific Division Golden State 12 2 L.A. Clippers 9 5 Phoenix 10 6 Sacramento 9 6 L.A. Lakers 3 12

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.800 .467 .313 .250 .231

— 5 7½ 8½ 8

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Transactions BASEBALL American League C CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Assigned RHP Ronald Belisario out- Y right to Charlotte (IL). TAMPA BAY RAYS — Assigned RHP Michael Kohn outright to Durham (IL). National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Assigned 2B Ramiro Pena outright to Gwinnett (IL). SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Announced RHP Juan Gutierrez declined outright assignment and elected free agency. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed LB Kion Wilson to the practice squad. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Placed TE Konrad Reuland on the practice squad-injured list. Signed TE Emmanuel Ogbuehi from the practice squad. DENVER BRONCOS — Signed PK Connor Barth. Signed RB Kapri Bibbs to the practice squad. HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed QB Ryan Mallett on injured reserve. Signed QB Thad Lewis. Signed DB Terrance Parks to the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released CB Loucheiz Purifoy. Agreed to terms with CB Jalil Brown. Signed DT Kelcy Quarles and RB Jeff Demps to the practice squad. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Released G Jarrod Pughsley from the practice squad. Signed OT Curtis Feigt to the practice squad. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed DB Jansen Watson to the practice squad. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed G Jeff Baca to the practice squad. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Placed TE Derek Carter on injured reserve. Released LB Chase Thomas. Activated TE Garrett Celek from the PUP list. Signed TE Asante Cleveland from the practice squad. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released OT Andrew McDonald from the practice squad. Signed DT Jimmy Staten to the practice squad. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Placed CB Tracy Porter on injured reserve. Signed DB Chase Minnifield from the practice squad and DBs Thomas Wolfe and Chibuikem Okoro to the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Winnipeg F Adam Lowry one game for boarding during Wednesday’s game and Dallas F Ryan Garbutt two games for kneeing during Tuesday’s game. FLORIDA PANTHERS — Placed F Scottie Upshall on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 24. Recalled G Dan Ellis from San Antonio (AHL). NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Activated C Mike Fisher from injured reserve. NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Assigned F Alex Mallet to Stockton (ECHL). ECHL ECHL — Suspended G Joel Martin one game and South Carolina RW Anthony Collins two games and fined them undisclosed amounts for their actions during recent games. READING ROYALS — Signed F Willie Coetzee.

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How to make a fish

hen fishing opportunities are limited, you can always make fish. One way or another, people have been making fish since early Man drew them on the walls of caves. We did it back then for the same reasons we do it now, because fish are beautiful, mysterious and fascinating. Because fish are as agile and graceful as birds, able to hover, climb, dive and even fly. Like fishing, making fish can be as simple or as involved as you want it to be. From pre-schoolers on, anyone can do it. The fish can range from cardboard cutouts to intricate carvings, and everything in between. To get started, simply search the Internet for “how to make a fish.” Japanese fish prints, or gyotaku, are fun to make, and even a young child can do it. A gyotaku print can be a work of art, nice enough to frame and display. In short, it’s done by applying ink or paint to a fish, and placing paper on the fish. When the paper is removed, you have a fish print. You can learn a lot about gyotaku on the Internet by doing a search for gyotaku on YouTube. All you need is a fish, rice paper, water-soluble paint and an inexpensive paintbrush. Small, flat fish are easiest to work with, but any fish will do. With fabric paint, you can make a unique T-shirt. Everything but the fish can be found at stores that sell art supplies. I’m not very good at carving, but I’ve made some wooden fish that turned out nice enough to become part of what passes for decor at my house. One easy way to make a fish from wood is to draw or trace the fish onto paper for a pattern, then transfer it to a board. After cutting a rough outline with a coping saw or jig saw, give it a hand-made look with a knife and other tools. I’ve found that rough-cut spruce, which is cheap and available locally, works well for this. You can stain it, paint it or leave it natural. Rough wood grain gives a carved fish character, as do accidental slices and gouges. You can carve your house numbers into a fish, and nail it to the wall or a tree. My best carving effort to date has been a halibut that I carved from a wide, spruce plank, doing most of the shaping with a chainsaw. It turned out nice enough to hang in the living room. Fish make great Christmas tree ornaments, and some of the best, longest-lasting of these are made by children. Gather some simple, inexpensive materials, and you’re in business. At www.thatartistwoman.org/2012/02/how-to-makerainbow-fish.html you’ll find some ways to keep kids happy for hours. If you’re up to a challenge, try making an origami fish. You’ll find instructions on the Internet, in both photo and video format. Origami fish make neat ornaments. I don’t recall ever using the word “quilting” in this column, but here it is. See GIFTS, page D-2

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In this Aug. 2, 2012 photo, a Search and Rescue volunteer glides down to the ground on a line from the Sheriff Department’s Huey helicopter as part of a training exercise at Taylor’s Landing Search and Rescue Facility in Snohomish, Wash. Search and Rescue volunteers can be ready to fly in as little as an hour in the event of a real emergency thanks to frequent training sessions. JESSI LOERCH The Daily Herald

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Lisa Jo Frech was five days into a 10-day, 170mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail near Glacier Peak when she passed out. She’s an experienced hiker, had trained hard for the trail and was feeling strong up to that point. Oh, well, she figured, sometimes people faint. She walked on with her hiking partner for another 8 1/2 miles. Then she fainted again. Soon after, when her friend handed her a water bottle, she couldn’t even grasp it. The bottle slipped right through her hands. Her hiking companion set up camp, and they spent a rough night wondering what to do. They had a SPOT, a device that can use a satellite signal to request a rescue in the wilderness. Was it time to push the button? The next morning, it was clear Frech wasn’t up to more hiking — she was repeatedly passing out. They carefully made their way to an open area at Kennedy Creek and decided to call for help. “I’ll just never forget feeling of those words coming up like bile, saying, ‘Do it, hit the 911 button,’” Frech said. “It was a difficult decision, but no question, we made the right decision.” Two and a half hours after they pushed the button, the Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team arrived. The crew quickly determined that Frech needed advanced medical care. She and her companion were airlifted to an ambulance and transferred to a hospital. Without the SPOT, they would likely have been stuck in the backcountry for days. She is recovering but doctors are still trying to determine exactly what made her ill.

Call for help The SPOT is just one type of device that, through a satellite connection, can call for a rescue in the backcountry.

Miles Mcdonough, a member of the Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team, is a huge advocate for devices. His reasons are personal as well as professional. In 2011, Mcdonough fell while climbing on Mount Stuart in Chelan County. He suffered a concussion, broken shoulder, fractured ribs and punctured lung. His climbing partner had to leave him on the mountain while he climbed and hiked out to call for a rescue. Mcdonough spent the night on the mountain. It was 22 hours before he was in a hospital. With a beacon, he said, he could have been there in three hours. As a professional, Mcdonough says

“That saved search and rescue a lot of risk,” said Mcdonough, who was one of the rescuers on the mission with the Helicopter Rescue Team. Just a few days after Hanson’s rescue, a woman became lost while hiking the Mount Defiance Trail near Snoqualmie Pass. She did not have a beacon with her. In contrast with Hanson’s case, it took rescuers three days to find her. Ultimately, Mcdonough and his team managed to spot her just as they were heading back because the helicopter was getting low on fuel. During the days spent looking for the hiker, many rescuers were on the ground and in the air, searching. While rescuers are happy to do that work, the risk of something happening to a rescuer or the lost hiker grows as more ‘It was a difficult decipeople are involved and the search sion, but no question, lengthens. locator beacon can also benefit we made the right deci- theAcompanions of an injured person. sion.’ Being able to call for a rescue allows the companions to stay and care for the — Lisa Jo Frech, injured hiker victim, rather than having to hike or climb out, possibly in the dark, while worried and rushed. that beacons can help keep rescuers, as well as the rescued, safe. Only for emergencies Some devices offer two-way comIn 2012, Kevin Weed of Snohommunication that can provide vital information to rescuers. Billy “Shep- ish was on a multi-day climbing trip herd” Hanson, who was rescued on in the Picket Range, a remote area in Oct. 5 near the White Chuck River, North Cascades National Park. Weed had such a device. Hanson was hik- was nearly to the top of a snowfield ing the PCT and needed to resupply. when a chunk of snow gave way under He followed a trail that he didn’t know his foot. He was unable to stop himself was washed out. When he realized he with his ice ax and tumbled 1,200 feet was lost and didn’t have enough food over snow and rocks. He suffered broand water to get back safely, he made ken bones and a head injury. No one in the decision to press the SOS button Weed’s party had a locator beacon, but on his DeLorme inReach, a device that another party nearby had a SPOT. They activated the beacon. Seven links with a smartphone and is capable hours later, Weed was at Harborview of two-way communication. He told the command center he was Medical Center, where he stayed for lost and low on food and water. That two weeks. Without the beacon, Weed says, “I information was relayed to the local search and rescue. The helicopter probably would have survived, but it rescue team picked him up the next would have been hard on everyone.” Two members of Weed’s climbing morning after deciding not to make a dangerous flight at night for an unin- party were just getting ready to hike out in case the SPOT hadn’t worked jured hiker.

when the helicopter arrived. The plan was to leave the rest of the team behind to care for Weed. “What if it had been just two of us (in the climbing group)?” Weed said. In that case, both the injured person and the one who had to hike out for help would be in a rough spot. Weed now carries an ACR locator, a type of personal locator beacon. He likes it for its simplicity and reliability. Weed emphasizes that a beacon doesn’t take the place of good safety and planning. It’s just another type of good planning. Although he carries one now on his adventures, he hopes he never needs to use it. Mcdonough was involved in the rescues with Hanson and Frech, and points out that neither of them was irresponsible. They were prepared for backcountry travel, but sometimes things go wrong. With beacons, “the overall outcome is better for the subject and can cut risk for rescuers,” Mcdonough said. Mcdonough does emphasize that beacons are only for true emergencies. To that end, it’s important to be wellequipped with the 10 essentials, and to have taken a wilderness first-aid course. That will give you the skills to assess whether or not you truly need a rescue. “If you take adventuring seriously, then there is really no excuse to not have one of these devices,” Mcdonough said. “If you spend enough time, you or someone else is going to need it. You simply can’t mitigate all risk.”

How it works There are a few different types of emergency locator beacons. All work using GPS and are capable of sending out SOS messages. If you push the emergency button, a command center is contacted with your location and personal information — entered online when you register your device. The center then contacts local authoriSee BEACON, page D-2

Looking back on Thanksgiving This holiday season, remembering those who trusted, encouraged and inspired us

his Thanksgiving I recalled and was thankful that so many helped me on my way to become a (now-retired) professional wildlife biologist. These are folks who helped me build confidence to pursue a career I never dreamed was possible when I was young. Perhaps it is a sign of growing older that this holiday is now (for me) a good time for reflection. I think of those in the military who trusted that I knew what I was doing when I worked on aircraft costing millions of dollars, and of the lives of the aircrews that depended on my mechanical skills and knowledge. I think of two roommates in the military who in the evenings took out their

slide rules and opened their textbooks on differential and integral calculus so that they could eventually obtain their degrees in electrical engineering. It was they who encouraged me to think of college and led me to earn a year’s worth of college credits while in the military that worked to my advantage later. I think of my late parents who could not financially help me in college when I returned from the military, but who offered me words of encouragement that my efforts would somehow be financially rewarded. I am thankful for a wife who delayed her higher education goals so that I could obtain mine. I am thankful that a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Cooperative Wildlife

R efuge N otebook Ted B ailey Research Unit leader encouraged me to continue on to graduate school with the promise that “I will find you a fellowship so that you won’t have to worry about the cost.” I am thankful that yet another Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit leader obtained other fellowships for me, allowed me to choose a research project of my interest (bobcat ecology and social behavior) in Idaho, and then found funding and trusted me to comC

plete research projects on wolverines in Montana and African leopards in the Republic of South Africa. I think of a colleague who was influential in my coming to Alaska and later a refuge manager who, unknown to me, went beyond the call of normal duty to hire me in a new position that opened up numerous opportunities for wildlife research and management. I am also thankful for those who inspired me by their writings — “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau, “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold, and “Of Men and Marshes” by Paul Errington. And those who inspired me by their efforts, some of whom I was fortunate to eventually meet — Durwood Allen’s research on wolves

on Isle Royale, George Schaller’s studies on mountain gorillas, tigers, lions, and Himalayan and Tibetan wildlife, and my advisor and mentor Maurice Hornocker’s studies on grizzly bears and cougars and later on wolverines, river otters and Siberian tigers. Some of these people, including my parents and wife, have already passed on. But they all helped me in ways they probably never knew, and for that I am most thankful.

Dr. Ted Bailey retired from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge where he was the supervisory wildlife biologist for many years. He has lived on the Kenai Peninsula for over 38 years and still maintains a keen interest in its wildlife and natural history.

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Alaska man shares knowledge of cross-country skiing

AP Photo/Fairbanks Daily News, Miner, Eric Engman

In this Nov. 17, 2014, Nordic ski instructor Tim Buckley, left, stresses the importance of stretching as he works with beginning classic cross country skiing students from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UAF during their class at Birch Hill Recreation Area in Fairbanks. By JEFF RICHARDSON Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — More than four decades ago, Tim Buckley laced up a pair of old bunny boots, strapped them to a rudimentary pair of Army White Rocket skis and shuffled his way down a trail. It was his first experience with cross-country skiing. He had few skills and a clumsy setup, but it didn’t matter. Buckley said the experience was like “dying and going to heaven.” “I had no idea what I was doing,” he said, “but I fell in love.” Buckley has spent the years since then working to pass along his enthusiasm for the trails. By his own estimate, he’s given ski lessons to about 500 people during the past 15 years, working with both kids and adults. Buckley, who recently turned 70, doesn’t have any plans to stop. He had an artificial knee installed five years ago and admits he doesn’t move quite as fast as he once did, but Buckley

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ties to begin the process of organizing a rescue. Satellite messengers, such as the SPOT or DeLorme, require a subscription, on top of the cost of the device. They offer more features than per-

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Quilters have many ways to apply images to fabric. A quilt made from 12 of Ray Troll’s fishing-theme T-shirts hangs on my dining room wall. What would be a more appropriate gift for someone who likes fish

remains trim and active. He’s still out at Birch Hill several times per week throughout the winter, teaching both skate and classic styles to small groups of students. “I still enjoy it,” he said, sitting in the Birch Hill warmup hut after leading a lesson. “It gets me out the door and gets me on skis and keeps me working fairly hard.” Buckley recalls living on skis since he was a young boy, but he didn’t spend much time using them to traverse flat surfaces. Growing up near Lake Placid, New York, he spent his spare moments cruising down the nearby downhill slopes. He also played football and basketball, even competing on the freshman hoops team at St. Bonaventure University, which fielded a powerhouse team in the early 1960s. Buckley didn’t experience cross-country skiing until after hitchhiking to Alaska in 1968. He met his wife, Maida, in Anchorage, and they traveled the state for teaching jobs in Anderson, King Cove and Wrangell

sonal locator beacons. You can set up tracking and custom messages so your family or friends can know you’re OK. The DeLorme allows two-way communication. Prices start around $150 for SPOT, $300 for DeLorme; subscription prices vary. Personal locator beacons like the ACR use the military satellite system — a more ex-

than a fish-themed quilt? Home-made fish make unique, much-appreciated gifts. One of my wife’s favorite pieces of jewelry is a necklace that I made with a halibut tail that I carved from a piece of fossilized mammoth tusk. Use your imagination. If you’re good at welding or brazing and can scrounge up some scrap metal, make some fish. Salmon skeletons on the

before moving to Fairbanks in 1977. It was then that his skiing hobby became a daily obsession. For years, after teaching English at Lathrop High School, he and a friend would head to Birch Hill each day and ski the entire 16-kilometer course. On weekends, he’d find a remote spot in the foothills of the Alaska Range and break a fresh trail while exploring the terrain. “I find if I’m not skiing, I’m not a very pleasant person to be around,” he said. Andy Blossy, a skiing buddy who used to groom University of Alaska Fairbanks ski trails with Buckley, disagrees with his friend’s self-description. He said Buckley is best characterized by his constant good mood and boundless energy. Buckley retired from Lathrop in 1999, but he remains a natural teacher. Blossy recently returned to skate-skiing after a seven-year hiatus, and said Buckley was immediately able to diagnose the areas that needed to be worked on.

tensive system than satellite messengers. The beacons require a one-time fee with no subscription. They are considered to be very reliable. They don’t offer tracking for families or friends. Unlike satellite messengers, they also emit a localized signal, which can help rescuers pinpoint your precise location. Costs start around $280.

river bank are free, and should give you ideas. Using heavyduty shears and sheet metal, make fish wind chimes. Make a humpy-shaped birthday cake. Whatever you do, have fun doing it. The next thing you know, it’ll be time to go after the real thing again. Les Palmer can be reached at les.palmer@rocketmail.com.

AP Photo/Fairbanks Daily News, Miner, Eric Engman

In this Nov. 17, 2014 file photo Nordic ski instructor Tim Buckley demonstrates applying kick wax as he works with beginning classic cross country skiing students from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UAF during their class at Birch Hill Recreation Area in Fairbanks. Buckley, 70, is a lifelong skier and has been teaching both classic and skate techniques to children and adults for 15 years.

“He skis a lot like he teaches — he does it full bore and he does it with a lot of attention,” Blossy said. Buckley’s technique is selftaught, which is largely out of necessity. When he began skiing regularly in Fairbanks, that was pretty much the only option. He said that providing guidance to new skiers became a way to pass on knowledge and help hone his own technique. There are many more options for cross-country lessons today, but Buckley remains an influential but low-key figure in

the local ski community. Some of the fastest skiers in Fairbanks got their start at one of his lessons, and the trails are covered with his former students. Shalane Frost had never tried skate-skiing before taking her first lesson from Buckley three years ago. Today, she’s routinely among the top finishers in local races. She attributes her technical foundation to those early lessons. There are many moving parts to good skiing form, and Frost said Buckley was excellent at giving students a few elements to think about before

pushing forward to something new. “The way we did it, we could learn a few things we could go work on, and the order he got them in seemed to be perfect,” Frost said. “He seemed to find just that right balance — and that must be hard to find, especially with such a range of students.” Buckley said his goals as a teacher and athlete remain simple as he enters his 70s. “Keep on trucking,” he said with a smile. “I just want to keep on skiing.”

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT KENAI

Request for Proposal - Professional Engineer The Ninilchik Traditional Council is seeking a Professional Engineer for a three (3) year contract. This would include projects for our Indian Housing program and possibly Administration. Qualifications and specifications are listed in the proposal packet. To receive a packet please contact Diane Reynolds, Procurement Officer at (907) 567-3313 or diane@ninilchiktribe-nsn.gov Bid opens November 21, 2014 @ 9:00am and closes December 22, 2014 @ 5:00pm.

Notice of Judgment - Change of Name A judgment has been issued by the Superior Court in Kenai, Alaska, in case # 3KN-14-00837CI ordering that the petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name will be changed from JULIET MADELINE BURLINGAME to MORGAN LEIGH BURLINGAME, effective date stated in the clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Certificate of Name Change. NOVEMBER 18, 2014 CHARLES T. HUGUELET Effective Date Superior Court Judge

PUBLIC NOTICE BlueCrest Energy Inc, Cosmopolitan Project Drilling and Production Operations The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Oil and Gas (Division), received a Lease Plan of Operations application dated October 30, 2014 from BlueCrest Energy Inc., (BlueCrest) to drill up to 33 wells from an existing 35 acre pad located on private land within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The Cosmopolitan Project site is located about 6 miles north of Anchor Point and approximately 10 miles south of Ninilchik, Alaska on the east side of the Cook Inlet. This project is scheduled to begin March 1, 2015. The Division is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment under 38.05.035(e)(1)(C)(ii). Applicant: BlueCrest Energy Inc., 3301 C Street, Suite 202, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503 Contact: Bob Britch, 907-754-9557 Project ID: LO/CI 14-007 Cosmopolitan Project Location: Seward Meridian, Section 2; Township 4S, Range 15W Project Description: BlueCrest proposes to conduct oil drilling in support of oil and gas production operations for the Cosmopolitan Development. The Cosmopolitan Production Pad is located on privately owned land and access to the pad is located near mile post 151 of the Sterling Highway. All drilling operations are planned to start in early 2015 and continue for about 5 years to support oil development and production. Additional program details are outlined in the Plan of Operations. The application package is available for review at the Division of Oil and Gas, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or online at http://www.dog.dnr.alaska.gov/ Permitting/Permitting.htm#permittingnotices. Please send comments to the Division by e-mail to dog.permitting@alaska.gov, or by regular mail to the Division address above. All comments must be in writing. A copy of the final decision will be sent to any person who provides written comments. An eligible person affected by this decision may appeal or request the commissioner's reconsideration in accordance with (11 AAC 02). All comments must be received by the Comment Deadline: 4:30 pm, Alaska Standard Time, December 26, 2014. The ADNR complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate may contact the number TTY 907-269-8411 or address above.

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DENTAL RFP 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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Bids Request for Proposal - Home Inspector The Ninilchik Traditional Council is seeking a Home Inspector for a three (3) year contract. This would include new home construction and Mod/Rehab projects for our Indian Housing program and possibly Administration. Qualifications and specifications are listed in the proposal packet. To receive a packet please contact: Diane Reynolds, Procurement Officer at (907) 567-3313 or diane@ninilchiktribe-nsn.gov Bid opens November 21, 2014 @ 9:00am and closes December 22, 2014 @ 5:00pm. PUBLISH: 11/21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

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In the Matter of the Estate

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative of the estate, at DOLIFKA & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.O. Box 498, Soldotna, Alaska, 99669. DATED this 25th day of November, 2014. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE DIANA ZIRUL PUBLISH: 11/28, 12/5, 12, 2014

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Widower buried his wife, but welcomes her memory DEAR ABBY: I was married to a wonderful woman who passed away five months ago after a heart attack. Why do people act as if the one who has passed away never existed? PLEASE talk about her. Talk about her often. Tell me good things about her. If you wonder about the right thing to say — and I believe all mourners should hear it — here it is: Tell me my wife loved me, tell me I made her happy, tell me she knew I loved her and knew she made me happy. Repeat it as often as you can. Out of all the friends we had, only one couple said those words to me. When I heard them I cried, but I was also comforted. Also, it seems like many of my so-called friends have fallen off the face of the earth. Now is when they are needed most. I wish I knew why they don’t come to see me. Is it me? — ALONE IN ALABAMA DEAR ALONE: Probably not. There could be more than one reason for it. With many couples, it is the wife who “nurtures” the social relationships. Also, your friends may be afraid that because they are couples and you are a widower, you might be uncomfortable spending time with them. Something similar may be causing their reluctance to talk about your wife. They may fear that

bringing her up in conversation will somehow cause you pain, which is why they avoid it. Death is an uncomfortable subject for many people, but I hope my readers will take your comments to heart. If you want to end your isolation, you may have to call your friends and invite THEM instead of being passive and waiting for them to contact you. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are approaching our 25th wedding anniversary. I think it’s quite an accomplishment, since many of the couples we know have called it quits. I’d like to celebrate with a wedding-themed party with our friends and family, renewing our vows in front of them. In addition, I’d like my girlfriends to wear a bridesmaid dress from a wedding they have been in and stand with me.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Reach out to someone at a distance. The news you hear could be quite interesting, but you still might be surprised by it. You could be fielding calls and adapting your plans for a good part of the day. Use the daytime hours to do some shopping. Tonight: Out and about. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Be sensitive to a friend or partner who often offers to help you a lot. You could be dragging from the recent pace and need a timeout. Make it OK to say “no” to invitations from loved ones for now. Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. Tonight: Read between the lines. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHYour enthusiasm is hard to dissipate, yet a family member still might find a way to rain on your parade. As a result, you could withdraw. A close loved one is likely to make a gesture soon enough. Recognize where you might have overreacted. Tonight: With a favorite person. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You seem to have a lot of ground that you need to cover quickly. Some of you will be working, while others will be snacking on leftovers and shopping Black Friday deals. You might be happy not to be around the hectic pace. Tonight: Go along with a friend’s request. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Keep reaching out to a child or loved one who delights in your company. Ask more questions about a money matter. If you feel as if you are being given an unfair offer, just say so. A little upheaval might be necessary to clear the air. Tonight: Off to the gym.

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My husband thinks a party would be “showing off” and that we should celebrate quietly, just the two of us. I’m surprised we could be married for so long and not be able to come to an agreement about this. How should we celebrate this big day? — UNDECIDED IN NEW YORK DEAR UNDECIDED: It’s not showing off to renew wedding vows on significant anniversaries — many people do, and a silver anniversary definitely qualifies. A party would be appropriate, but rather than expect your friends to dig old bridesmaid’s dresses out of their closets — if they even have them — wouldn’t it be more considerate to give them the option of wearing cocktail dresses they feel comfortable in if they wish? Hopefully, most if not all of them are also happily married, and if that’s the case, I’m sure your anniversary party won’t seem like one-upmanship to anyone. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars A baby born today has a Sun in Sagittarius and a Moon in Aquarius if born before 5:03 p.m. (PST). Afterward, the Moon will be in Pisces. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Nov. 28, 2014: This year you might notice a conflict between a friendship and a romance. Whether they are separate or tied together within one relationship, you will need to resolve this issue sooner rather than later. You often get depressed when spending time alone. You might consider doing yoga or some volunteer work. If you are single, you draw many people toward you, but you might want to be careful about how much you share. Neediness could encourage a commitment before the time is right. If you are attached, you cherish your time with your sweetie. The two of you might add a new feature to your home that you both find fun and relaxing. PISCES encourages you to live out a dream. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Sometimes there are too many choices on your plate. You easily could feel this way today, and these opportunities keep coming in. You finally might have to say “no” to several options. You have a lot to consider because of recent developments. Tonight: Not to be found. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH A last-minute burden could mar your morning. Others count on your ability to handle hassles and keep the peace. Unfortunately, a partner could feel put off by one of your choices. Let it pass; he or she will adjust. Tonight: Invite friends over for leftovers.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Tension builds, and you see no way around what is happening. Take a deep breath, go out and take a walk. Work on detaching as much as possible before making any decisions. You could be making a judgment that might not be valid. Tonight: Cut loose with a loved one. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH A conversation could open a door to more opportunities. The person with whom you are speaking seems to have the ability to think outside the box. Use his or her natural abilities to help you structure a new path. Curb any negativity. Tonight: Lounge around at home. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Be careful with whom you choose to let in close enough to have knowledge of your many assets. Your friends could seem as though they are snubbing you, but they actually just might be busy with various Thanksgiving activities. Tonight: Meet a pal at a favorite haunt. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You’ll be all smiles in the morning, especially as a loved one or potential sweetie can’t seem to get enough of you. Enjoy the moment! A boss or older friend could be very difficult to deal with. Ignore his or her flak, yet remain gracious. Tonight: Make it your treat. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You might feel somewhat unresponsive in the morning. Take a nap, and you will come back feeling energized and ready to throw yourself into the moment. Someone could disclose some important information. Keep it hush-hush for now. Tonight: Be a social butterfly.

Booking a shipment for troops Dear Heloise: Some time ago, you published the address and requirements for sending books, stationery and other supplies to our Troops Overseas. Please, could we have a reprise of that information? I have several boxes of books, both paperback and hard-bound, that I would like to send to them. — Karen B., via email Karen, a big Heloise hug to you! The organization mentioned is called Operation: Care and Comfort. It collects many different items for our troops and distributes them as needed. You can send donated items to: Operation: Care and Comfort, 2392 Walden Square, San Jose, CA 95124. If you have any questions on what it does and does not accept, you can visit its website, www. occ-usa.org, or call 408-373-8635. Another organization that specifically works distributing books to troops overseas is called Operation Paperback. It ships books to our troops all over the world. To learn more about the organization, go to its website, www.operationpaperback.org, or call 214-602-1726. Thank you so much for wanting to do something to support our troops! — Heloise P.S.: Include a personal note, slipped into the pages of a book, with a thank-you as a delightful surprise for the solider or sailor who picks that book. Travel hint Dear Heloise: Please remind your readers to not report their travel plans or whereabouts on social-media sites when traveling. This is a green light to burglarize the traveler’s house while the homeowner is away. — Ronald N., Alexandria, Va. You said it, and I’ll repeat it here! Don’t post on a public website that you will be gone. You might as well say, “Hey, no one is home, come take what you want” to the bad guys out there. Think BEFORE you post. — Heloise

SUDOKU

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

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