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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Vol. 45, Issue 60

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Arctic driller set to plead guilty

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ANCHORAGE (AP) — Craig Fleener, the one-time running mate of Gov. Bill Walker, has been named a special assistant to Walker, advising him on Arctic issues. Fleener ran for lieutenant governor alongside Walker as part of an independent ticket but stepped aside to make way for Democrat Byron Mallott after the August primary. Fleener, a former deputy commissioner of Fish and Game, is a former chairman of Gwich’in Council International, a permanent participant in the Arctic Council, according to a biography provided by the governor’s office. Fleener told KTUU Alaska is the reason the U.S. is an Arctic nation. He says he wants to make sure the interests of Alaska and Alaskans are at the fore of decisionmaking. He said his immediate goals include helping the state adapt to climate change.

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By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

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Nikiski resident Paul Hadella pays for his groceries while cashier Chasityanne Kameroff bags up his items Monday at the Country Foods IGA in Kenai. A petition that aims to repeal a Kenai Peninsula Borough ordinance that authorizes general law cities to collect sales taxes on non-prepared food in the winter months, was certified Friday and will be on the October 2015 ballot. Petition organizer James Price said he also plans to start an initiative in Kenai to end the city’s sale tax on groceries.

Grocery tax measure on ballot Voters to decide on issue in 2015 borough election By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

A petition that aims to rescind a Kenai Peninsula Borough grocery tax ordinance has been certified and will be put on the October 2015 ballot. Proposition 1 seeks to repeal a 2008 borough ordinance that authorized general law cities in the borough to collect 3 percent sales taxes on non-prepared foods during the wintertime. Volunteers for the referendum gathered 1,800 signatures, more than the 1,600 needed, and the borough clerk’s office certified the petition Friday. The proposition will be placed before the voters in the Oct. 6, 2015 regular borough election.

Nikiski resident James Price, one of the drivers behind the petition, started his efforts to remove the winter sales tax on non-prepared foods more than seven years ago. The referendum is a response to action the borough assembly took with an ordinance in 2008, which Price says “circumvented” a 2008 citizens’ initiative to end sales tax on certain groceries between September 1 and May 31, he said. While the 2008 grocery tax initiative passed with 60 percent of the vote, the ordinance that passed three weeks prior to the election granted the borough authority that required general law cities like Soldotna, Homer and Seldovia to levy a sales tax.

The borough does not collect sales tax on groceries in the winter, but large grocery stores like Walmart, Fred Meyer and Safeway reside in incorporated cities, which collect their own sales tax. The 2008 referendum only took away half of the grocery tax because of the borough’s action, Price said. His goal is to eliminate all winter grocery tax to ease the burden of high food costs to families. “(The tax) is proportionately harder for families and people on a fixed income,” he said. “It’s not the best way to fund their municipalities. There are better ways to get taxes.” The Soldotna City Council adopted a resolution in 2008 that requested the See TAX, page A-10

JUNEAU — A company that operated a drill ship off Alaska’s Arctic coast has agreed to plead guilty to environmental and maritime crimes as part of a deal with prosecutors. The agreement calls for Noble Drilling U.S. LLC to plead guilty to eight felony counts and pay an $8.2 million fine, plus $4 million in community service payments. The charges and the agreement, which must be approved by a judge, were made public Monday. Noble operated the drill ship Noble Discoverer and the drill unit Kulluk in support of efforts by Royal Dutch Shell PLC to drill offshore in 2012. According to the agreement, Noble Drilling’s violations included keeping false records or failing to record details surrounding its handling of oil on the vessels, and failing to notify the U.S. Coast Guard of hazardous conditions aboard the Noble Discoverer. “During 2012, the Noble Discoverer experienced numerous problems with its main propulsion system, including its main engine and its propeller shaft, resulting in engine shut-downs, equipment failures and unsafe conditions,” according to the plea agreement. See PLEAD, page A-10

Fish and Game forecasts higher sockeye harvest By RASHAH McCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion

If everything goes as forecast, Upper Cook Cook Inlet fishermen should see a total run of 5.8 million sockeye during the 2015 fishing season. Of those, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game estimates that about 2.1 million will make it past boats, beach nets, dipnets and individual lines in the water to their natal

streams — leaving a harvest of about 3.7 million fish. Fish and Game staff on Monday released the 2015 Upper Cook Inlet Sockeye Salmon Forecast; the document outlines harvest predictions in several major systems in the Cook Inlet including the Kenai and Kasilof rivers, the Susitna River, the Crescent River and Fish Creek. On the Kenai River, biologists are calling for a total

run of about 3.6 million fish which is about 200,000 fewer than the 20-year average, according to the forecast. The run should be primarily composed of four- and five-yearold sockeye, according to the report. On the Kasilof River, more nearly 1.1 million sockeye are forecasted to return which is about a 12 percent increase from the 20-year average. Biologists estimate that the run

should be primarily three- and four-year-old fish. In the northern part of the inlet, Susitna River and Fish Creek sockeye salmon runs are each expected see far fewer fish than 20-year averages for the two systems with 276,000 predicted to return to the Susitna and 61,000 to Fish Creek. Biologists also estimated commercial harvests of the other four species of salmon

returning to the Cook Inlet. Chum salmon at 176,000 and coho salmon at 161,000 are predicted to be caught in the largest volume while 98,000 pink salmon are predicted to be caught. The fleet is expected to catch about 6,700 king salmon in 2015, according to the report. Reach Rashah McChensey at rashah.mcchesney@peninsulaclarion.com.

Judge clarifies order Learning to ask the question in Pebble Mine case Program seeks to promote suicide awareness By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, while a lawsuit is pending, must stop all work related to a process that could restrict or prohibit development of the Pebble Mine, a federal judge says. The action comes after U.S. District Judge H. Russel Holland last month restrained the EPA from taking any action toward a possible decision to veto a mine project until he ruled on the merits of a lawsuit brought by the group behind the mine,

the Pebble Limited Partnership. The partnership sued earlier this year over an EPA study that concluded large-scale mining posed significant risk to salmon in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. The study provided the basis for the agency to invoke a rarely used process under the Clean Water Act that mine supporters fear could result in the project’s veto before it goes through the permitting process. The EPA sought clarification last week on what Holland’s order encompassed. See PEBBLE, page A-10

By EMILY RUSSO MILLER Morris News Service-Alaska/ Juneau Empire

Talking about suicide is hard. Talking about suicide with a person you think may be considering it is even harder. “‘Are you considering suicide?’ Doesn’t really just roll off the tongue, does it?” James Gallanos, a prevention coordinator for the state, asked 60 or so people packed inside the Juneau-Douglas High School library Thursday night. It may be awkward, but C

‘The biggest thing is getting through those stigmas of talking about suicide. People can feel really uncomfortable, and you have to make them comfortable.’ — Kevin Ritchie, Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition directly asking that question Persuade, Refer. QPR’s motsaves lives, said Gallanos, to is “Ask a question, save a who gave a free training ses- life.” sion on a suicide prevention The three Rotary Clubs in technique called Question, See ASK, page A-10

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AccuWeather 5-day forecast for Kenai-Soldotna

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Daylight Length of Day - 5 hrs., 55 min., 55 sec. Daylight lost - 2 min., 21 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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Kenai/ Soldotna 35/26 Seward 40/33 Homer 40/33

Precipitation

From the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai

24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.00" Month to date ........................... 0.28" Normal month to date ............. 0.36" Year to date ............................ 18.35" Normal year to date ................ 17.22" Record today ................. 1.94" (1963) Record for Dec. ............. 3.96" (1988) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963) Snowfall 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. .. 0.0" Month to date ............................. 3.3" Season to date ........................... 6.3"

Valdez Kenai/ 38/30 Soldotna Homer

Dillingham 34/29

Juneau 41/39

National Extremes

Kodiak 44/36

Sitka 41/38

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82 at Corona, Calif. -15 at Presque Isle, Maine

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Ketchikan 49/42

54 at Metlakatla -32 at Nuiqsut

Today’s Forecast

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A storm will bring gusty wind, rain and flooding along the coast of the Northeast today, while heavy snow and a wintry mix are in store in inland areas. Rain will soak the Northwest and dampen southwest Texas.

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44/32/sn 42/37/sn 59/52/r 45/27/s 58/32/c 65/50/c 51/32/pc 69/49/pc 71/55/s 65/54/c 55/28/s 59/51/r 32/21/pc 47/41/sh 39/32/sn 65/47/s 39/25/s 77/48/pc 52/30/s 46/41/r 47/28/s

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Today Hi/Lo/W 88/74/pc 61/50/c 71/61/r 74/54/pc 37/32/pc 73/62/s 65/47/t 73/57/t 51/43/pc 50/32/pc 4/-11/pc 68/41/pc 31/26/sn 28/24/c 42/37/pc 57/41/c 35/21/s 86/76/t 75/68/pc 54/40/s 55/48/r

SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Navy ship carrying NASA’s new Orion spacecraft was making its way to San Diego on Monday after retrieving the capsule from its Pacific Ocean splashdown point about 600 miles southwest of the city. The USS Anchorage was headed to Naval Base San Diego with the spacecraft, which parachuted into the ocean after a two-orbit, 4.5-hour test flight with no astronauts aboard. Orion traveled 3,600 miles above Earth to test the spacecraft’s systems before it carries astronauts on deep space

missions. During re-entry into the atmosphere, the spacecraft endured speeds of 20,000 mph and temperatures near 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The spacecraft will be loaded onto a truck and returned to Cape Canaveral, Florida, just in time for Christmas. Astronaut Suni Williams traveled aboard the USS Anchorage so she could observe the capsule’s retrieval Friday from the Pacific Ocean. Williams has spent a total of 322 days in space, completing two expeditions on the International Space Station in 2007

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and 2012. She was scheduled to speak to reporters about Orion’s test flight late Monday in San Diego. NASA and contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. assisted in Orion’s recovery. NASA is counting on future Orion missions to carry astronauts to Mars and beyond. The next Orion flight, also unmanned, is four years away, and crewed flights at least seven years away given present budget constraints. But the Orion team — spread across the country and on the ocean, is hoping Friday’s triumphant

splashdown will pick up the momentum. During the flight test, all 11 parachutes deployed and onboard computers withstood the intense radiation of the Van Allen belts surrounding Earth. Everything meant to jettison away did so as Orion soared into space. It landed just a mile from its projected spot off Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Data from 1,200 sensors inside and out of the crew module will be gathered to get the full picture of its performance.

Curiosity helps unravel a Martian mystery By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s Curiosity rover is helping scientists close in on a Martian mystery: Why does a mountain jut out of a barren crater? Scientists said Monday that rock images indicate that

3-mile-high Mount Sharp may have formed in a big lake bed over a million or even tens of millions of years. Deposits of sediment seem to have shaped the mountain. That begs the question as to whether microbial life may have existed there in those wet ancient times. “This lake was large enough,

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it could have lasted millions of years — sufficient time for life to get started and thrive, sufficient time for lake sediment to build up to form Mount Sharp,” said Michael Meyer, lead scientist of NASA’s Mars exploration program. Curiosity’s latest observations could mean Mars’ warm, wet period occurred about 3.5 billion years ago, more recent than had been thought. In addition, Martian lakes could have lasted longer than previously suspected. Scientists are uncertain whether this wet period was continuous or inter-

rupted by dry spells. Meyer acknowledged that even here on Earth, “we don’t have a very good handle” on how long it takes life to originate and how long a conducive environment needs to be in place beforehand. So addressing the possibility of whether life once existed on other planets is made all the more complicated. Curiosity has been exploring Gale Crater since its arrival on Mars two years ago; the rover reached the base of Mount Sharp a few months ago. The crater, 96 miles across, was caused by an asteroid impact.

Monday Stocks Company Final Change Agrium Inc............... 95.37 -1.59 Alaska Air Group.......57.44 +0.18 ACS...........................1.85 -0.09 Apache Corp............57.43 -4.21 AT&T........................ 33.88 -0.06 Baker Hughes.......... 55.24 -1.78 BP ........................... 38.87 -1.11 Chevron.................. 106.80 -4.07 ConocoPhillips......... 65.03 -2.82 ExxonMobil...............91.70 -2.12 1st Natl. Bank AK...1,620.00 +4.00 GCI...........................11.91 -0.19 Halliburton............... 38.59 -1.78 Harley-Davidson...... 69.09 -1.06 Home Depot........... 100.43 +0.79 McDonald’s.............. 92.61 -3.70 Safeway................... 34.85 +0.15 Schlumberger.......... 84.21 -2.95 Tesoro...................... 73.43 -2.72 Walmart................... 84.23 +0.11 Wells Fargo.............. 54.77 -0.26 Gold closed............1,204.08 +11.56

Silver closed............ 16.38 +0.10 Dow Jones avg..... 17,852.48 -106.31 NASDAQ................ 4,740.69 -40.06 S&P 500................2,060.31 -15.06 Stock prices provided by the Kenai Peninsula Edward Jones offices.

Oil Prices Friday’s prices North Slope crude: $66.58, down from $67.36 on Thursday West Texas Int.: $65.84, down from $66.81 on Thursday

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Community Calendar Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 3989440. 10:30 a.m. • Take Off Pounds Sensibly, for all ages, meets at the Kenai Senior Center. For more information call 907-2833451. • Toddler Story Time (18 Months-PreK) in the Children’s Area at the Soldotna Public Library. Get up and get moving with stories, songs, and silly fun that encourages your toddler’s language skills! For more information, call 907262-4227. Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. • Kenai Bridge Club plays party bridge at the Kenai Senior Center. Call 907-252-9330 or 907-283-7609. 1 p.m. • National Family Caregiver Support Group meets at the Soldotna Senior Center. Call Shelley at 907-262-1280. • Free Seated Zumba Gold at the Kenai Senior Center. New participants, active older adults, and chair-bound or limited mobility participants are encouraged. 5:30 p.m. • Nikiski Senior Service Area board meets at the Nikiski Senior Center, 50810 Island Lake Road. Call 907-7767654 for more information. 6 p.m. • Weight Watchers, Woodruef Building, 155 Smith Way, Soldotna. Doors open at 5:15; joining members should arrive by 5:30; Getting Started session for newcomers at 6:30. Call 907-262-4892. 6:30 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous “Speaking of Solutions” group at Central Peninsula Hospital, Redoubt Room, Soldotna. 7 p.m. • Lost & Found Grief Self Help Group at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 Soldotna Ave. For more information, call 907420-3979. 8 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “It works” at URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • AA North Roaders Group Step and Traditions Study at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 907-242-9477. • Alcoholics Anonymous Ninichik support group at United Methodist Church, 15811 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik. Call 907-567-3574. 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.

Woodturners plan meeting, demonstration The Kenai Peninsula Woodturners Chapter will hold its meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the woodturning shop in the log building, mile 100 on the Sterling Highway, just a few miles south of Soldotna where Echo Lake Road meets the highway. There will be a wood turning demonstration. Visitors are always welcome. Questions? Call 801-543-9122.

Middle school volleyball camp at Skyview

tive and meet new people; walk 19 laps and you’ve walked a mile! Open to the public. $3.00 for non-members, free to SCC members). Please wear non-marking shoes. — Regular pickleball play times at the Sterling Community Center are Mondays, 1:00-2:00 p.m., and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Pickleball is a game played on a badminton-sized court with a low net, whiffle ball, and oversized ping pong paddles. Great for all ages. Open to the public; $3.00 for non-members, free to SCC members. — The Sterling Community Center has free days Dec. 29 through Dec. 31. Come use the facility for free during these three days! This is a great opportunity to try out a program, use our computers, or just shoot some hoops during open gym. All facility users must fill out or have a completed non-member/ guest form on file. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Hours are noon to 6:00 p.m. Find a schedule at www.sterlingcommunityclub.com.

Middle school volleyball begins Jan, 5. To get a start on the season, Soldotna High School varsity coaching staff will be holding a volleyball camp for 7th and 8th grade girls over Christmas break. Coaching staff will be assisted by collegiate and SoHi varsity volleyball players. Camp will be at Skyview Middle School Dec. 22-23 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Camp regis- Nikiski seniors celebrate holidays tration will be $30. For more information, please call 262-1476 Nikiski Senior Center Holiday Celebration Party will take or 398-3519. place on Dec. 18 at the Lake Marie Center. Salad bar is open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will begin at Noon. The menu is roast beef, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. Lunch fees apply. If you Santa to swing by Nikiski Senior Center wish to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped Santa is planning a visit with Nikiski children at the Nikiski present valued at $10-20 for a person of the same gender. Call Senior Center at 50025 Lake Marie Avenue off Holt-Lamplight 776-7654 for additional information. on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. He will be checking off his list whether they’ve been good or bad, and will also be willing to pose for pictures. The Center is planning other activities for the Watershed Forum hosts holiday celebration children and there will be hot cocoa and cookies available for On Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. the Kenai Watershed Forum decorating or for bribing Santa. will host an open house at the organization’s headquarters in the Soberg Building, 33129 Sterling Highway, at Soldotna Creek Park. Hot drinks & hors d’oeuvres with a side of holiKids’ ornament workshop offered day cheer. Please join us for a casual celebration to reconnect Triumvirate Theatre will hold a free stained glass Christ- with old friends and meet new as we celebrate all the successes mas ornament workshop for kids with instructor Sandy Stevens KWF has seen this year thanks to your support.Please park at from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Triumvirate North, five miles north in the main parking area at Soldotna Creek Park and follow the of Kenai on the Kenai Spur Highway. Open to kids of all ages. luminaries back to the building. There will be a pick-up/dropParticipants will get to take their ornament home with them. off area at the front door. For more information, contact Stevens at 262-4527.

Foster care, adoption information available A meeting to learn more about foster care and adoption on the Kenai Peninsula will be held Dec.17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 145 Main Street Loop in Kenai. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children’s Services, offers monthly Resource Family Orientations to give interested individuals a brief overview of the state’s foster care and adoption programs and process. For more information, call Tonja Whitney or Michelle Partridge at 907-283-3136.

Sterling Community Center schedules activities — Zumba is 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, through December. Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements, incorporating hip-hop, salsa, mambo, and martial arts. Open to the public. Free for SCC members, $3.00 for nonmembers. — Gym-Walking at the Sterling Community Center is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Stay ac-

Food bank hosts high acid food canning class Today from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Linda Tannehill with the Cooperative Extension Service will showing you how to can with high acid foods like jams and jellies plus sauerkraut. The class will be held at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Drive, Soldotna. For more information, please call 262-3111. On Thursday, the last Eat Smart on a Budget class is at 5:30 p.m. at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Drive, Soldotna. Colleen Sonnevil will provide menu samples prepared using a crockpot. Bring the family for dinner! For more information, call 262-3111.

Tryouts for volleyball team slated Peninsula Midnight Sun Volleyball Club is holding tryouts at Kenai Central High School Dec. 15-16 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. for its 18U, 16U and 14U teams. Practices are held two nights per week and tournaments take place once or twice per month from January through the end of March. For further information, contact Heath McLeod at pmsalaska@outlook.com.

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FAIRBANKS (AP) — Twice a year, Marcus Dodge assigns a worker to don disposable coveralls and a respirator for a trip to a downtown Fairbanks parking garage to clean up deposits from a non-native species. Dodge, director of the Fairbanks Parking Authority, estimates the worker picks up 150 gallons of pigeon dung annually and hauls it to the hazardous materials area at the landfill. “Pigeon crap weighs a ton,” Dodge said. “It’s not a lot of fun to clean up.” The downtown pigeon population appears to be growing, according to Dodge and others. Businesses are experimenting with ways to deter the bird, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. Roofers last summer discovered 6 inches of pigeon guano on the roof of the Courthouse

Square, the former federal courthouse. Charlie Cole, Alaska’s former attorney general, who has kept an office in downtown Fairbanks since 1957, has been talking with neighbors about fending off the birds. “They leave droppings around warm air outlets where they congregate,” Cole said. “I think it’s a nuisance.” Pigeon droppings contain ammonia and uric acids that eat away at metal and the sealant on the parking garage concrete floor. One pigeon can produce 25 pounds of guano per year, according to a government report detailing New York City’s pigeon problem. The droppings were cited as possible cause for speeding the decay of a Minneapolis bridge across the Mississippi River that collapsed in

2007 and killed 13 people. Hunters and dog trainers introduced pigeons to Fairbanks, said Cathie Harms, spokeswoman for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The best way to deter them, she said, is to eliminate their food source. “We are aware that some people are feeding pigeons,” she said. “If there wasn’t as much food, there wouldn’t be as many pigeons.” A maintenance worker for the Springhill Suites Marriot a few months ago tried chasing them off with a recording of predator birds. The sound could be heard from a couple of blocks away and drew complaints from hotel neighbors.

Robert Franklin, a maintenance foreman for JL Properties Inc., which manages the Courthouse Square and the Northward apartment building, calls pigeons flying rats. “They’re a hazard to the equipment. They’re a hazard to people,” he said. “They get into stuff they are not supposed to.” He uses spike strips and moves owl decoys around to repel pigeons. Success has been mixed, he said.

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Parnell did well Gov. Sean Parnell did well for Ketchikan and Alaska in ways that count. Parnell became Alaska’s chief executive in July 2009 after Gov. Sarah Palin resigned. He served honorably for five years and ends his term Monday with the swearing in of Governorelect Bill Walker. Parnell brought a sense of calm and thoughtfulness to the governor’s office, which Alaskans longed for after all of the drama that circulated in and around the previous administration. From his own swearing in, Parnell went to work as governor for Alaskans. Of great relief to Ketchikan and every other community that reaps the benefits of cruise ship tourism, Gov. Parnell met with cruise line officials. As a result, Alaska began to realize an increase in cruise line activity, which had declined when a ballot initiative imposed a statewide passenger head tax. Not only tourism, but the timber industry gained Parnell’s attention. At his direction, Alaska sued the federal government in 2011, challenging a ban on new logging roads in millions of acres in national forests, including the Tongass National Forest. Parnell had the wisdom to avoid the Affordable Health Care Act, aka Obamacare, for Alaska in two aspects. For the first, he declined to establish a state-run exchange, and, secondly, he opted out of the Medicaid expansion. Given that other states which proceeded with participation are beginning to reverse course, Parnell’s actions might prove the better route. Additionally, Parnell walked the high wire when it came to balancing community capital project requests with the state’s declining oil revenue. In Ketchikan, he signed off on capital dollars for Ketchikan Shipyard, building two Alaska Marine Highway System ferries, City of Ketchikan port renovations, a new city fire hall, a new city library, a hospital upgrade, and Swan Lake Hydroelectric expansion. Ketchikan took advantage of the opportunity to build its infrastructure during the Parnell administration. Parnell dedicated himself to passage of Senate Bill 21, which provided a new tax structure for oil companies operating in the state. The bill passed the Legislature. An initiative opposing the bill appeared on the state’s primary election ballot; voters joined with Parnell to keep SB21 intact. Parnell stated the new tax structure would increase oil production activity in the state. With more production, he concluded in his argument, Alaska would realize more oil dollars than it would without it — whatever the oil prices might be at the time. Parnell adopted early in his term a campaign of Choose Respect, an attempt to draw attention to the state’s epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault. Ironically, sexual abuse scandals within the Alaska National Guard, which reports ultimately to the governor’s office, tarnished the governor during the gubernatorial election. But, Choose Respect still successfully increased awareness of the problem, which precedes a solution. The Choose Respect campaign will outlive Parnell’s administration. As with all governors, Gov. Parnell had challenges and highlights during his term. Now that it’s ending, it is appropriate to recall the achievements and show appreciation for his effort in their regard. Gov. Parnell clearly did much for Ketchikan and Alaska. Thank you, governor and good luck. — Ketchikan Daily News, Nov. 29

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Ryan’s hope for a Congress that works

Like two predatory animals circling each other, Republicans and Democrats are trying to sort out the meaning of last month’s election and plan strategies for the remaining days of the current Congress and the new one in which Republicans will hold majorities in both houses. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), soon to be chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, spoke with me about the election and his party’s strategy going forward. “I think (voters) want to see government respect taxpayers again and respect (government’s) limits. And they don’t want to see an executive go unchecked ... people want to see a rebalancing of power because they feel theirs is being sapped away.” About the recurring threat of a government shutdown, if Republicans don’t go along with President Obama, Ryan says it’s an attempt to make Republicans “the villain in their morality play,” which “they get to draft and write. ... They’re trying to get us to take the bait. ... We avoid it by defeating them with better ideas. They will play identity politics; we will play aspirational, inspirational, unifying politics.” There is a debate within conservative circles over whether the outgoing Congress should pass a continuing resolution to fund the government only until Republicans are in control of the Senate, or pass a funding bill through next September. Ryan says House Republicans will take a two-step approach he calls “CRomnibus,” a combination of a long-term omnibus spending bill and a shorter-term continuing resolution.

“We’re going to fund all the government except for the immigration stuff,” he says. “That will be the CR, kick it into next year when we’ll have a better team on the field, and then formulate a plan Cal Thomas how to deal with this issue. With CRomnibus (Democrats) can’t spend the next three months saying we’re trying to shut down the government.” Ryan says he has received little word from the White House other than “we want to work with you” on whether President Obama will compromise on anything in spite of his post-election statements in which he said the message of the election was that voters want the parties to work together. On immigration and the president’s recent executive order, which would allow 5 million illegal aliens to remain in the country, Ryan says House Republicans will pass a bill early in the new session to finish the fence along the southern border of the U.S. Republicans will attempt to sell the bill on the basis of the rule of law, rather than discrimination against immigrants. “I think there are a lot of Democrats who will vote for it,” he says. “I think the (Sen.) Joe Manchins (D-WV) of the world and the people who are coming up (for re-election) in 2016 (will also vote for it). I think we’ll pass the bill (in the Senate) with more than 60 votes.”

Ryan predicts the president is likely to sign it, if he thinks his veto might be overridden. Ryan has recently been traveling the country with African-American conservative Robert Woodson, founder and president of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, an organization dedicated, according to its website, “with helping residents of low-income neighborhoods address the problems of their communities.” Ryan thinks it’s possible for Republicans to win more than the single digit number of black votes they have been getting: “I’m learning (conservative) ideas are universal and are needed in struggling communities more than anywhere else ... if we take these great ideas ... and sell them in an ecumenical way, people like it. People are practicing and preaching (these ideas). They may not say it, (but) they are preaching and practicing personal responsibility, upward mobility, redemption, truth, honesty, courage.” Ryan says Republicans need to show up in minority neighborhoods and ask what has voting for Democrats gotten them? It’s a good question. Like most other potential presidential candidates, Ryan says he’ll decide early next year whether to run in 2016. He sounds reluctant, given his young family. He says he has never been a seeker of high office, but if the office comes to him? Well, should opportunity knock, he just might open the door. Email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

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Can House GOP stay on immigration script? By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent

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WASHINGTON — After declaring President Barack Obama’s new policy on deportations “null and void,” House Republicans are ready to fund the federal government before a Thursday deadline without additional immigration-related controversy, adjourn for the year and await a new, GOP-controlled Senate in January. Maybe. If so, it would mark a rare occasion since a tea party-heavy Republican majority took over four years ago that Plan A went according to script. Last year’s partial government shutdown, higher tax rates for millions enacted in 2012 and a humbling 2011 surrender on payroll taxes are evidence of that. Nor is there any certainty Republicans will force Obama to back down, even if they do stick to the path they are on. “We think this is the most practical way to fight the president’s action,” Speaker John Boehner recently told reporters, stopping short of predicting success. “Come January we’ll have a Republican House and Republican Senate, and we’ll be in a stronger position to take actions.” For better or worse, the strategy has three parts. The first is to approve symbolic legislation that declares Obama’s order to shield millions of immigrants from deportation to be “null and void and without legal effect.” That was accomplished on Thursday on a vote of 219-197. The second is to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security through February or March without tying it to any immediate change in immigration policy, while also funding the rest of the government through the Sept. 30 end of the budget year. Without action, most agencies will run out of money Thursday at midnight. The third is to mount a fresh challenge to Obama’s immigration policy after the new, Republican-controlled Senate takes C

of view. But by the end, the only alternative was to shoulder the blame for middle-class tax hikes, an expiration of unemployment benefits for 2 million victims of the recession, a 27 percent cut in fees for doctors who treat Medicare patients — and a $900 pay increase for lawmakers. The previous year, House Republicans had maneuvered themselves into a corner when a temporary payroll tax cut enacted to counter the recession was due to expire. They advocated a full-year extension, but negotiations with Senate Democrats had faltered when it came to agreeing on spending cuts to cover the cost. Senate Democrats produced a twomonth temporary payroll tax cut extension as a fallback. It passed the Senate with support from both sides of the political aisle, but it drew scorn from some of the most conservative, tea party-backed voices in the House. “I’ve never seen us so unified,” Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas, said at the time, after a telephone conference call in which Boehner had presented the proposal. Or so defeated. The House decided not to vote on the two-month bill and instead requested further negotiations with the Senate. It was a proposal easily ignored, which the White House and Senate Democrats did. Cut off from Senate Republicans and other customary allies, the House surrendered the day before Christmas. “In the end House Republicans felt like they were re-enacting the Alamo, with no reinforcements and our friends shooting at us,” said veteran Republican Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas.

office in January. The approach has its dissenters. “Having said we’re going to do everything we can to stop this — and then to do nothing to stop it — really hurts,” said Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina, a recognition that the stand-alone deportation bill will die in the Senate. It will be midweek at the earliest before it is clear if the in-house critics are able to force a new strategy on Boehner and the leadership. After four years of struggling with an unruly rank and file, the speaker said he wanted it known that this was not merely a leadership-devised approach to the latest clash with Obama. “We listen to our members, and we listen to some members who are, frankly, griping the most. This was their way to proceed,” the Ohio Republican said on Thursday. Griping is not new among GOP lawmakers, many of whom never held office before their tea party-backed elections in 2010. Nor are showdowns with the White House that place a higher premium on unity than on ideological purity. A little more than a year ago, in a situation similar to the current one, Republican dissidents made it clear they would not provide money to implement the nation’s health care law. A partial government shutdown resulted, which sent the party’s poll numbers plummeting. A year earlier, with a so-called fiscal cliff looming at the end of 2012, Republican rebels balked at Boehner’s proposal for legislation to lock in tax rates for most workers, while letting them rise for $1 million-earners. David Espo is The Associated Press’ After days of maneuvering, Republi- chief congressional correspondent. cans were forced to settle for a last-minute plan that wound up raising income tax rates on individuals with incomes higher E-mail: news@peninsulaclarion.com than $400,000 and couples over $450,000 — an even worse outcome from their point

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Business Business news Chambers set schedules n The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce next meets at noon Dec. 16 at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A spotlight on giving presentation is planned. RSVP to 262-9814. n The Kenai Chamber of Commerce next meets Dec. 17 at noon at the Kenai Visitors Center. A presentation on the business climate with a new administration by Rebecca Logan, General Manager of the Alaska Alliance, is planned. RSVP to 283-1991.

Tesoro supports Challenger Center The Challenger Learning Center of Alaska received a donation of $25,000 from Tesoro Alaska Company for student missions. For eight years, Tesoro has fully funded 25 simulated space missions to Kenai Peninsula area fifth and sixth grade classes. CLCA’s vision is to have every school in Alaska experience the wonders of education through its simulated space missions, e-Missions, workshops, and outreach opportunities each year. As a direct result of Tesoro’s generosity, approximately 6,000 students have received an exciting STEM educational opportunity that they otherwise would not have experienced. Together, CLCA and Tesoro will assist in encouraging students to pursue higher educational goals and opportunities that will better prepare them to successfully compete in the 21st Century global market place.

Soldotna Chamber seeks award nominees The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for their 2014 Awards. Do you know a business that should be Business of the Year? Small Business of the Year? How about someone that has Customer Service that goes above expectations? A full list of award categories and descriptions can be found at soldotnachamber.com or by calling 262-9814. The deadline is Wednesday.

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The Alaska Small Business Development Center is offering a Record Keeping for Taxes class on Jan. 7, 2015 in Soldotna from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class is targeted for small business owners who need basic guidance on how to set up, maintain and prepare their financial records for the tax season. Trainer Jim Duffield will cover the following topics: 1) Setting up a sound record keeping and filing system; 2) How to keep track of your business transactions; 3) Business requirements of the IRS; 4) Filing of source documents; 5) Computer or manual bookkeeping- what will work best for you and what is available; 6) Financial Statements you may need; 7) How to maximize your business tax return. There will be time for questions, brief discussions of covered and non-covered topics, and any other financial issue that is of concern to attendees. The cost is $75 and deadline for online registration and payment is Dec. 22 by 5 p.m. The Alaska SBDC accepts cash or check or payment by card, veterans can contact Bunny Kishaba for a scholarship ticket. The Alaska Small Business Development Center is offering a Benefits of Budgeting class on Jan. 20, 2015 for people to learn methods to Monitor-Measure-and-Manage the amount of cash moving through their businesses. Establishing budgets is the vital element that keeps every business financially healthy. The $75 workshop will be held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. and will guide you through this process. Register online before Jan. 12 via the website http://aksbdc. ecenterdirect.com. The Alaska SBDC accepts cash, check, or you may pay by card using our safe Upay option. Veterans, contact Bunny Kishaba to see if our Veterans Scholarship Fund is still available. For more information, go to www.aksbdc.org. If you have any questions, call Bunny at 260-5629.

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

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

Monday it expects the overall economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, to expand by 3.1 percent next year. That would be the strongest GDP growth since 2005 when the economy grew 3.3 percent. The 2007-2009 recession was the worst downturn since the 1930s, and the economy has

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Berry business booming By IAN FOLEY Peninsula Clarion

Alaska Berries, which started out as a hobby for Brian Olson and his wife Laurie Olson, has expanded into a full-fledged business. Located on West Poppy Lane between Soldotna and Kenai, Alaska Berries sells a variety of jams, syrups and wine, all of which are produced from fruit grown on the Olsons’ four-acre farm. A number of berry varieties are grown on the farm, including those with household names such as strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. However, Olson says that while he always tries to improve on old staples, he also wants to try growing new types of berries. Olson is particularly excited about the Haskap, a berry with Japanese origins. “I knew that I wanted to grow something that nobody else was growing,” he said. “So, through research many years ago, I found that (in Japan) this plant grew and I wanted to try it here.” Olson said that his farm was the first to produce commercial Haskap jam and syrup in America. “That berry is going to become the new super-berry in the U.S. within ten years, is my prediction,” Olson said. “It’s a one-ofa-kind berry — it’s not one dimensional in flavor. It’s a multi-flavored berry.” Due to the popularity of the jams and syrups, Olson wanted to expand to make wine. Two and a half years ago, Alaska Berries was licensed to make and manufacture wine. “The reception of our wine since we’ve opened up has been tremendous,” Olson said. “(Local customers) have sustained our farm for 10-12 years through the plant, fruit and jam purchases. Now, they come out and they are just beaming — they are excited. They take ownership and say, ‘We have a winery in our area.’” To accommodate the increase in demand for wine, Alaska Berries opened its wine tasting room in October. There, customers can sample and purchase an array

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Brian Olson stands behind the wine tasting counter at Alaska Berries.

of wines. Olson is not only proud of the winery’s success, he is also proud that his wine has strictly local origin. “We’re an estate winery, but just with berry wines,” Olson said. “We don’t import any products to use in our wine making. We’re the only winery in the state that is 100 percent Alaskan grown, and we are certified by the Division of Agriculture.” Olson said that having a berry farm in Alaska has been difficult, especially with unpredictable weather. “Farming in Alaska is the most challenging environment in the entire country,” Olson said. “That is a statement that I’ll stand behind. It’s very difficult, very challenging and very expensive to be commercially producing something off of the land here.”

Olson said that farming successfully depends on tough love. “We don’t go out in the wintertime and baby (the berries),” Olson said. “They have to make it. If they don’t make it, we try a different variety. Right now, we’re locked in. Everything we have has been very successful for quite a few years.” While creating Alaska Berries has been hard work, Olson said it was worth the effort. “It was a challenge, and we knew it would be, but that didn’t stop us,” Olson said. “Was it worth it? Absolutely.” For more information about Alaska Berries, go to: http://www.alaskaberries.com/ index.htm Reach Ian Foley at ian.foley@peninsulaclarion.com.

Avoid holiday party problems By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer

NEW YORK — If John Olajide’s staffers have one too many at his company’s holiday party he’ll have them shuttled home in a taxi or send them to a hotel room for the night. “If they’re at our party, we’re responsible for them,” says Olajide, the founder and CEO of Dallas software maker Axxess. “We’ll take any steps to ensure their safety.” That’s smart policy, according to human resource and legal experts. Small business owners need to be savvy about holiday parties. Festive affairs can turn ugly when people get drunk, especially if they behave inappropriately or are involved in an accident. Employees or guests who overdo it can create legal hassles for a company even if the party is in a restaurant or hotel. Alcohol-related accidents and deaths rise during holiday periods, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. And in many states a party host, including a business owner, can be forced to pay damages if someone drinks too much and is in an accident, says Andreas Satterfield, an employment law attorney with Jackson Lewis in Greenville, South Carolina. Although accidents can be devastating, an owner probably has more of a chance for trouble from staffers or guests who become offensive when alcohol lowers their inhibitions and they get too free with what they say and where they put their hands. If someone makes unwanted sexual advances or racist, sexist or other discriminatory comments, an owner can be sued for harassment by other staffers, Satterfield says.

If they’re at our party, we’re responsible for them. We’ll take any steps to ensure their safety. — John Olajide, CEO, Axxess Planning for a safe party needs to start well before the first martini is poured. Employees should be reminded to act professionally in advance, and managers need to know they’re responsible for how staffers behave, Satterfield says. Owners can limit alcohol intake by charging for drinks or hiring professional bartenders who will cut someone off when they’ve had too many. Inviting spouses and partners can help keep a lid on drinking, says Harley Storrings, an employment attorney with Arnstein & Lehr in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If employees are younger and generally single, he suggests serving only beer and wine, removing the possibility of people getting drunk quickly on shots of hard liquor. Even if there aren’t any legal problems, the fallout from bad behavior can linger. If a tipsy person insults a colleague the resulting hard feelings may hurt relationships when everyone returns to the office. Some more tips to avoid holiday party hassles: —Don’t serve alcohol. —Make staffers and guests pay for their drinks. People are likely to drink less when they have to pay. —Shut the bar down after a specific time, like one or two hours.

Economists forecast fast growth in 2015 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy, helped by a stronger job market and falling oil prices, should enjoy the fastest economic growth in a decade next year, according to a panel of top business economists. The National Association for Business Economics said

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struggled to regain its footing. The U.S. has been stuck with sub-par growth averaging 2.2 percent per year. The NABE forecasters believe growth this year will average an anemic 2.2 percent, matching last year’s performance. But the NABE forecasting panel, composed of 48 econo-

mists, believes growth will finally move into higher gear next year, reflecting continued job gains and a boost in consumer spending linked to the recent big drop in energy prices. The 3.1 percent forecast for 2015 is up slightly from a 3 percent projection the NABE panel made in September. C

—Give everyone a limited number of tickets for drinks to be presented to a bartender. Be sure their names are on the tickets, and require them to pres-

ent an ID card to the bartender along with a ticket. That way, people won’t be able to give tickets to one another.

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Nation & World

Around the World US embassies preparing for security risks from release of torture report Tuesday WASHINGTON — American embassies, military units and other U.S. interests are bracing for possible security threats related to Tuesday’s planned release of a report on the CIA’s harsh interrogation techniques, the White House says. The report from the Senate Intelligence Committee will be the first public accounting of the CIA’s use of torture on al-Qaida detainees held in secret facilities in Europe and Asia in the years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. The committee is expected to release a 480-page executive summary of the more than 6,000-page report compiled by Democrats on the panel. “There are some indications that the release of the report could lead to a greater risk that is posed to U.S. facilities and individuals all around the world,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Monday. “The administration has taken the prudent steps to ensure that the proper security precautions are in place at U.S. facilities around the globe.” Likewise, Army Col. Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesman, said that “there is certainly the possibility that the release of this report could cause unrest” and therefore combatant commands have been directed to take protective measures. According to many U.S. officials who have read it, the document alleges that the harsh interrogations failed to produce unique and life-saving intelligence. And it asserts that the CIA lied about the covert program to officials at the White House, the Justice Department and congressional oversight committees.

Religious nonprofits unhappy with birth-control exemption challenge health law in court DENVER — In the latest religious challenge to the federal health care law, faith-based organizations that object to covering birth control in their employee health plans argued in federal appeals court Monday that the government hasn’t gone far enough to ensure they don’t have to violate their beliefs. Plaintiffs including a group of Colorado nuns and four Christian colleges in Oklahoma argued in the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver that a federal exemption for groups that oppose contraceptives, including the morningafter pill, violates their beliefs. The groups don’t have to cover such contraceptives, as most insurers must. But they have to tell the government they object on religious grounds in order to get an exemption. They argued Monday that because they must sign away coverage to another party, the exemption makes them complicit in providing contraceptives. “It is morally problematic” to sign the forms, argued Greg Baylor, lawyer for Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma.

NYC chokehold case stirs debate: Should cases like this go to special prosecutors? NEW YORK — After a police officer wasn’t indicted in a fatal chokehold caught on video, some officials are reviving calls to entrust such cases to special prosecutors, rather than local district attorneys. The city’s elected public advocate and some state lawmakers are pressing for appointing special state prosecutors for police killings, saying Eric Garner’s death has bared problems with having DAs lead investigations and prosecutions of the police who help them build cases. State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday to give Schneiderman’s office the authority to investigate deaths at the hands of police. Similar legislation has been proposed in Missouri since the police shooting of an unarmed 18-year-old in Ferguson. “This is a watershed moment,” New York Public Advocate Letitia James said by phone. “It’s clear that the system is broken and an independent prosecutor is needed.” She’s advocating appointing such prosecutors whenever police kill or seriously injure someone. Assemblymen Karim Camara and Marcos Crespo are proposing special prosecutors for police killings of unarmed people.

Sex assaults on men in the military: Services reach out; victims reluctant WASHINGTON — Greg Nelson had just turned 21 when he went out partying with friends in Southern California and got really drunk. So, when a man he didn’t know offered to let him crash in a nearby apartment, his friends urged him to accept. A Marine who had joined the Corps in 2007, Nelson remembers getting sick and being offered water that seemed to have white specks in it. He said the man then offered him another glass of water and a pill that was supposedly Motrin. What happened next is a bit of a blur to Nelson, who says he blacked out and woke up feeling like he was “in a vegetative state.” He remembers the man sexually assaulting him, but says he couldn’t move and blacked out again. Sexual assaults on men in the military happen more often than people might think. But Nelson, who left the Marine Corps in 2011 as a corporal, is one of the rare men willing to report it and talk about it openly. According to an anonymous survey released last week by the Pentagon, nearly 1 percent of males in the U.S. military said they had experienced unwanted sexual contact, compared to 4.3 percent of women. That equates to about 10,500 men and 8,500 women. Yet only 14 percent of assaults reported last year involved male victims.

Chicago museum lifts lid on coffin of 2,500-year-old Egyptian boy mummy CHICAGO — Not until the lid was off the wood coffin — exposing the 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a 14-year-old Egyptian boy — could J.P. Brown relax. The conservator at Chicago’s Field Museum and three other scientists had just employed specially created clamps as a cradle to raise the fragile coffin lid. Wearing blue surgical gloves, they lifted the contraption and delicately walked it to safe spot on a table in a humidity-controlled lab. “Sweet!” Brown said after helping set the lid down, before later acknowledging the stress. “Oh yeah, god, I was nervous.” The much-planned procedure Friday at the museum, revealing the burial mask and blackened toes of Minirdis, the son of a priest, will allow museum conservators to stabilize the mummy so it can travel in an upcoming exhibit. “Mummies: Images of the Afterlife” is expected to premier in September at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, then travel to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in fall 2016. — The Associated Press

Afghanistan mired in war American and NATO troops closed their operational command By LYNNE O’DONNELL Associated Press

KABUL, Afghanistan — American and NATO troops closed their operational command in Afghanistan on Monday, lowering flags in a ceremony to mark the formal end of their combat mission in a country still mired in war 13 years after the U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban regime for harboring those responsible for 9/11. The closing of the command, which oversaw the day-to-day operations of coalition combat forces, is one of the final steps in a transition to a support and training role that begins Jan. 1. But with President Barack Obama’s recent move authorizing U.S. forces in Afghanistan to carry out military operations against Taliban and al-Qaida targets, America’s longest war will in fact continue for at least another two years. Obama’s decision to give American forces a more active role than previously envisioned suggests the U.S. is still concerned about the Afghan government’s ability to fight. And agreements signed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to allow U.S. and NATO troops to remain in the country are seen as a red line by the Taliban, further narrowing any hope of peace talks. Not only are the Taliban a resilient insurgency, a new generation of extremists inspired by Osama bin Laden threatens the entire region. American forces are now also involved in a burgeoning military campaign against Islamic State group militants in Syria and Iraq, where Obama had hoped to end combat operations three years ago. As NATO’s International Security Assistance Force’s Joint Command lowered its flag in the capital, the Taliban carried out yet another bloody attack, this time killing a police officer and four civilians at a police station in southern Afghanistan. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told The Associated Press that the group would continue to fight “until all foreign

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International Security Assistance Forces honor guards take part in a flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday. The U.S. and NATO ceremonially ended their combat mission in Afghanistan on Monday, 13 years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks sparked their invasion of the country to topple the Taliban-led government. From Jan. 1, the coalition will maintain a force of 13,000 troops in Afghanistan, down from a peak around 140,000 in 2011. There are around 15,000 troops now in the country.

troops have left Afghanistan.” “The Americans want to extend their mission in Afghanistan, the motive being to keep the war going for as long as possible,” Mujahid said. “And for as long as they do, the Taliban will continue their fight against the foreign and (Afghan) government forces.” From Jan. 1, the coalition will maintain a force of 13,000 troops in Afghanistan, down from a peak of about 140,000 in 2011. As of Dec. 1, there were some 13,300 NATO troops in the country. Up to 10,800 U.S. troops will remain in Afghanistan for the first three months of next year, 1,000 more than previously planned, said a NATO official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss troop deployments. By the end of 2015, however, American officials say the U.S. troop total will shrink to 5,500, and to near zero by the end of 2016. Obama’s recent decision broadened what had long been billed as an “advise and assist”

mission set to begin next year, allowing American forces to launch operations against the militants as well as to provide combat and air support. Afghan officials have also said that Ghani is considering a resumption of night raids that could involve Americans. Nevertheless, U.S. Gen. John F. Campbell, commander of NATO and U.S. forces, said foreign troops will now focus on training and supporting Afghan soldiers and police, who have led the fight against the Taliban insurgents since mid-2013. “The Afghan security forces are capable,” Campbell said. “They have to make some changes in the leadership, which they’re doing, and they have to hold people accountable.” Ghani, who replaced President Hamid Karzai, is overhauling Afghanistan’s military and the security apparatus. He has begun replacing provincial governors in volatile areas and his office said military leaders will also be replaced. His National Security Council is

working on a manual that will establish rules of engagement and battlefield practices for Afghan security forces. As Afghan troops have stepped up, they have been killed in record numbers. Afghan security casualties spiked 6.5 percent this year, with 4,634 killed in action. By comparison, some 3,500 foreign forces, including at least 2,210 American soldiers, have been killed since the war began in 2001. Afghan officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss their intelligence analysis, say they believe Taliban attacks will only increase in December and January as the militants react to Ghani’s embrace of a continued foreign military presence. They also blamed Pakistan’s intelligence agencies — which they have long accused of quietly supporting the militants — for the surge in violence, even though relations between the two countries have thawed in recent months since Ghani’s election.

Kate visits NYC kids; Prince William joins Obama By VERENA DOBNIK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

NEW YORK — Britain’s Prince William sat down with President Barack Obama in Washington on Monday and unveiled an effort to curtail illegal wildlife trading while his wife, Kate, made an impression of a down-to-earth duchess on preschoolers and prominent British expats in New York. In the first full — very full — day of the popular royal couple’s first visit to either place, William went to the White House and spoke at a World Bank conference. Kate wrapped Christmas gifts and helped children decorate picture frames while touring a child development center with New York City’s first lady, then talked technology, theater and more with a British-successstory guest list at a lunch at the consul general’s home. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on their first official trip to the U.S. since 2011. William, speaking at the World Bank, announced a new task force to develop recommendations within a year on how the transportation industry can help stop wildlife trafficking, calling it “one of the most insidious forms of corruption and criminality.” Meanwhile, the duchess and first lady Chirlane McCray met with families and heard about the work of the Northside Center for Child Development, which offers mental health and educational services. “Very nice to meet you,” Kate told a classroom of 3- and 4-year-olds, who were embellishing picture frames with stickers. After encouraging a boy C

named Sammy in his work, the duchess, who is expecting the couple’s second child, turned to a girl named April. “Where should I put this one?” Kate asked, affixing a sticker. Kate and the first lady later wrapped children’s Christmas presents in the center’s gymnasium, with Kate joking that she hoped she’d be given a square package to tackle. Later, Kate chatted with lunch guests including actor Matthew Rhys, TV and theater producer Colin Callender, Parsons The New School of Design fashion dean Simon Collins and tech news site Mashable founder Pete Cashmore. She asked how Callender’s recent New York staging of “Macbeth” had been received and told Cashmore his “must be such an exciting industry to be a part of.” The royals’ schedule for their three-day trip includes a visit to the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum, a reception highlighting conservation efforts with former U.S. first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton, a visit to showcase arts education at a youth organization, a Cleveland Cavaliers-Brooklyn Nets game and a black-tie fundraiser for their alma mater, the University of St. Andrews. Kate, dressed in a black coat by the British fashion brand Goat, was greeted with cheers from several dozen spectators as she arrived at the Northside Center. Aaron Victor and wife Crystal Pizarro had waited almost an hour on a freezing day with their 3-year-old daughter, London, to catch a glimpse of the duchess. “It was a very good experience, and I’m glad she got to

see her,” Pizarro said. The royals are visiting a city where thousands of people have protested over the past week to decry a grand jury’s decision not to indict a white police officer in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man, Eric Garner. Activists planned to demonstrate at the basketball arena while the royals took in the game. “If the royal family is here, we want to let them know what

has happened in our city,” said Carmen Perez, a co-founder of Justice League NYC, a group that planned to demonstrate. Cavaliers star LeBron James said Sunday it was possible he might wear a shirt saying “I can’t breathe,” a rallying cry that has developed around Garner’s last words, before Monday’s game. He added that playing with William and Kate in the audience would be “a huge honor.”

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In Honduran schools, gangs are in control By ALBERTO ARCE Associated Press

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — In primary and secondary schools of this Central American capital, “hallway” is not just another word for corridor but slang for a gantlet of gangsters who hit up instructors for money on the way to the classroom. Teachers who don’t pay, don’t teach. Gang prevention police distribute US-funded pamphlets on manners and anger management in about two thirds of the 130 public schools of Tegucigalpa. Gang members, meanwhile, circulate catalogues of their girls offering sexual services for sale. It can’t exactly be said that street gangs are recruiting in Honduran schools because gangs in Honduras don’t need to recruit. In a country of limited opportunities, more schoolchildren want to join the violent Mara Salvatrucha, 18th Street and other newly formed gangs than the illegal bands can absorb. What can be said is that, just as they control most of the neighborhoods of Tegucigalpa, street gangs rule over most public schools in the capital. Gangsters are students and students are gangsters, as are some of their parents. The gangs lay claim to buildings with graffiti, and monitor the movements of police who are trying to monitor them. When the government sends in the military to retake a neighborhood and its schools, the ruling gang may lay low for a time, but they can’t stay quiet for long or competitors will move in, setting off a wave of violence. “The schools are a base of organization for the gangs, and the point through which all children in the neighborhood pass,”

said Lt. Col. Santos Nolasco, spokesman for the joint military and police force in charge of security in the country of 8.2 million people. Gangs rely on kids to do much of their illegal grunt work, knowing that even if they get caught, they won’t face long jail sentences. More than a third of the estimated 5,000 gang members with criminal charges them against in 2010 were under 15 years old, according to the only study that examines age in gangs. This year, police say they have detained more than 400 minors for gang activity, including some as young as 12. Poorly educated students may have to repeat a grade several times before passing exams, and police say some gangsters intentionally repeat years just to hold onto illegal operations in a school — their means of making a living. As a result, kids between the ages of 11 and 17 may be in the same class. While most gang violence takes place outside of school, there have been rapes and kidnappings inside, and extortion is rampant. In addition to setting up the occasional gantlet, where a teacher has to cough up pocket money on the spot, gangs demand that educators pay 1,000 lempiras or about $50 a month, more than 10 percent of their salary. “The extortion takes place through the school director, “ said Liliana Ruiz, the Ministry of Education’s director for Tegucigalpa. “They make an appointment with the director at the mall and he has to arrive with the money. In Honduras, the extortion has to be paid.” In many schools, the power of the gangs is omnipresent and once a gang takes control of a school, Ruiz said, the teacher has no choice but to get along with the gangsters, or ask to be

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In this Nov. 28 photo, a group of students poses for a picture in front of the Republic of Panama School in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Gangsters control schools, using them as a base to sell drugs and organize girls into prostitution. The attraction for the girls, however, is that a 14-year-old can earn $500 a month in prostitution — more than a police officer’s salary, according to Yojana Corrales, a police officer with the capital’s gang prevention unit.

moved. If a gang grabs a child from a classroom, most teachers know to keep quiet, even if the student is never heard from again. “The fear is indescribable ... because these children are capable of anything,” Ruiz said. “It is a climate of shocking desperation.” ___ Yojana Corrales, a police officer with the capital’s gang prevention unit, stops to speak with neighbors outside of El Sitio school for grades one through nine in northern Tegucigalpa, and immediately draws the attention of gangsters. One pulls up on a motorcycle, another on a bicycle, both carrying two-

way radios, and they eavesdrop on her conversation. “They’re just checking up on what we’re doing,” Corrales explained. With 15 years on gang details, Corrales is used to the scrutiny. “We’ll go into a school to hand out manuals and the gang will come in, take one and start reviewing it in front of us. They control what is said to the children,” she said. The front of the Jose Ramon Montoya Institute in eastern Tegucigalpa is painted with MS-13 graffiti, tags of the Mara Salvatrucha. Until recently, dozens of gangsters controlled the second floor of this primary

and secondary school, using it as a base to sell drugs and organize girls into prostitution. “They begin with a photo in the halls of the school. Afterward, they take her to a mall to buy her clothes. They give her a cellphone and pay for beauty treatments. If the girls want to get out of this, they’re indebted for services rendered and receive threats,” said Corrales. The attraction for the girls, however, is that a 14-year-old can earn $500 a month in prostitution — more than a police officer’s salary, Corrales says. Last year, three students became pregnant after they were raped on the second floor of Montoya, according to a teach-

er. At the start of the new school year, officials called for protection, but when police tried to take back the school, gangsters threw furniture at them from the second floor. Police then took a softer approach — stationing officers at every door to keep a close eye on students. The gangsters retreated. For the time being, authorities are back in control of Montoya, including the newly repainted second floor. “We painted the walls inside the school three weeks ago. They’ll come put their tags on them again, and we will paint them again,” said teacher Marcio Pastrana. It is a routine he knows well after 35 years at the school. “There are more good kids than bad,” Pastrana reflected. “We do everything humanly possible, but the problem isn’t in school, it’s in society.” ___ Only about a third of Honduran school children live with two parents, according to administrators. Many of their parents have headed north to look for work in the United States, while others have been killed or simply left the household. Many students don’t have enough to eat, or work for several hours before and after school to help support their families. They are surrounded by violence in a country with the world’s highest homicide rate. A majority of Honduran children see a limited future for themselves: work as a laborer, a taxi driver or perhaps as a bus conductor, collecting coins from passengers and earning far less than they might by selling drugs or wielding a gun for the gangs. Many children leave Honduras out of fear or in search of opportunity in the United States, often long before they finish school.

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By BEN NUCKOLS M and AMANDA LEE MYERS K Associated Press

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A small, private jet crashed into a house in Maryland’s Montgomery County on Monday, killing a woman and her young sons inside the home and three people on the aircraft, authorities said. The jet slammed into the home just before lunchtime in Gaithersburg, a Washington, D.C., suburb, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Steve Lohr said during a news conference. Authorities quickly said all three people in the plane had been killed but it took hours for them to sweep the home and confirm that three people were inside when the plane crashed. They were later identified as a woman and her two sons, a month-old infant and a 3-yearold, said Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. He would only identify them by their last name: Gemmell. Neighbors and property records identify the home’s residents as Ken and Marie Gemmell. The two-story, wood-frame

home was gutted by the impact of the crash and ensuing blaze. The first floor was nearly completely blown out and smoke drifted from a gaping hole in what was left of the collapsing roof. Two adjacent homes also had significant damage, with one of them clearly having caught fire, as well. Officials said the founder and CEO of a North Carolina clinical research organization was among those on the plane. Health Decisions of Durham, North Carolina, said in a news release that Dr. Michael Rosenberg was among those killed. Rosenberg was a pilot who crashed a different plane in Gaithersburg on March 1 2010, according a government official who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly and asked not to be named. Investigators are still trying to determine if Rosenberg was at the controls at the time of Monday’s crash. Fred Pedreira, 67, who lives near the crash site, said he had just returned home from the grocery store and was parking his car when he saw the jet and immediately knew something was wrong. “This guy, when I saw him, for a fast jet with the wheels

down, I said, ‘I think he’s coming in too low,’” Pedreira told The Associated Press. “Then he was 90 degrees - sideways - and then he went belly-up into the house and it was a ball of fire. It was terrible. “I tell you, I got goosebumps when I saw it,” Pedreira said. “I said, ‘My God, those are people in that plane.’” Byron Valencia, 31, who also lives nearby, told The AP that he was in his kitchen when he heard a jet engine flying overhead, and then a big thump shortly after. “When I opened my window, I could see smoke over the trees and I heard a small explosion, like a pop,” he said. “I could see the smoke rising ... It’s scary.” Emily Gradwohl, 22, who

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lives two doors down from the house the jet hit, was home at the time of the crash and ran outside to see what had happened. “I heard like a loud crash, and the whole house just shook,” Gradwohl told The AP. “We got jackets on, ran outside and saw one of the houses completely set on fire.” She said planes fly low over the neighborhood every day but she had never worried about a crash until now. An FAA spokesman said preliminary information showed the Embraer EMB-500/ Phenom 100 twin-engine jet was on approach at the nearby Montgomery County Airpark. The National Transportation Safety Board sent a team to investigate.

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Montgomery County, Md., firefighters stand outside a house where a small private jet crashed in Gaithersburg, Md., Monday. A woman and her two young sons inside the home and three people on the aircraft were killed, authorities said.

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Sports

Packers’ offense too much for Falcons By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Eddie Lacy and Aaron Rodgers powered the Green Bay Packers to another big first half in a home victory. But the Atlanta Falcons’ furious late rally provided the Packers’ potential playoff foes some hope. Maybe Lambeau Field won’t be that impenetrable after all in the postseason. Lacy ran for a touchdown and caught one of Rodgers’ three TD passes, and Green Bay built a 24-point halftime lead before holding on for a 43-37 victory Monday night. The Packers (10-3) earned their fifth consecutive victory to stay a game up on Detroit in the NFC North. They remained tied with Arizona for the NFC’s best record.

“There’s been some ups and downs on both sides of the ball all season,” Rodgers said. “But we’re really getting this home-field advantage thing going, with the crowd noise, with the footing, with the way we’re playing being really balanced on offense.” Rodgers acknowledged there may have been a “slight relaxation” at halftime up 24. What matters most in the end to Green Bay is that it held on for a victory, even though this win didn’t go quite according to the script the Packers had written earlier this year against NFC foes. “Defensively, a tale of two halves. You have to give Atlanta’s offense a lot of credit,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “We have plenty to clean up.” The Falcons dropped to 5-8, but remained in a first-place tie with New Orleans in the woeful NFC South.

Julio Jones had a career-best 259 yards receiving for the Falcons before leaving with a hip injury. Jones had a 22-yard touchdown catch in a 20-point fourth quarter that helped Atlanta cut into Green Bay’s big lead. Matt Ryan’s 2-yard touchdown pass to Harry Douglas with 2:15 left got Atlanta within six. But the Packers recovered the ensuing onside kick, and backup running back James Starks effectively ended Atlanta’s upset hopes with a 41-yard run to the Falcons 6 with 1:37 left. The Falcons had won three of four coming into the game. They haven’t lost hope that they can still make the playoffs. “Yeah, absolutely. We scored 37 points tonight. If you can’t believe in that, then you don’t need to be in this locker room, we need to cut some people,” receiver Roddy White said.

Coach Mike Smith said it was difficult to lose Jones late. But the Falcons did damage even with their No. 1 receiver hobbling on the sideline. Ryan threw for 375 yards and four scores, including a 1-yard touchdown catch by White with 6:20 left that trimmed Green Bay’s lead to 40-30. Jones didn’t come out for Atlanta’s failed 2-point conversion attempt. “Difficult. There’s probably never a good time for an injury, but that’s part of the game,” Ryan said. Mason Crosby kicked a 53-yard field goal with 4:37 left, helping the Packers withstand Atlanta’s final punch. Rodgers finished 24 of 36 for 327 yards. Lacy had 73 yards on 13 carries, and 33 yards on five catches. The tough running back wiggled from side to side to celebrate his 1-yard touchdown reception with 4:20

left in the second quarter. The score was set up by safety Morgan Burnett’s interception. Later, Rodgers sidestepped his way out of a late blitz by Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann and found Jordy Nelson in the back of the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 24 seconds left in the half. Rodgers and Nelson connected on a 60-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Nelson finished with eight catches for 146 yards. Jones was even better, catching 11 of the 17 passes thrown in his direction. His 79-yard catch-and-run to the Packers 3 on the first play of the third quarter set up a 5-yard touchdown catch by Eric Weems on fourth down. It was a sign of things to come in the second half before Green Bay was able to hang on at the end.

Hall of Fame moment Hutchison’s 2006 wrestling title makes Class of 2015 By BETH BRAGG Alaska Dispatch News

The theme of the latest class of inductees for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame? Trailblazers. Dick Mize is a builder of trails, a man whose passion and sweat helped give Anchorage a network of world-class Nordic ski trails. Nancy Pease is the queen of Alaska trail running, a woman who blazed her name into the record books at Mount Marathon, Crow Pass and Bird Ridge with performances that years later remain unequaled. Michaela Hutchison blazed a trail for girls and women in wrestling in 2006 when she became the first girl in the nation to win a state championship against boys. The Iron Dog is a snowmachine races that showcases men and women who blaze across often treacherous trails when they race more than 2,000 miles from Big Lake to Nome to Fairbanks every February. And John Brown? Though not a trailblazer in the real sense of the word, in the late 1960s, he and Ketchikan went where none had gone before and few have gone since. Brown helped Ketchikan become Alaska’s first high school to win four straight state basketball championships, averaging a double-double his senior season. Mize, Pease and Brown headline the Class of 2015, announced at a press conference Monday. They will become

On Tap Peninsula high school sports Tuesday Wrestling Kenai at Soldotna, 5 p.m. at Soldotna Prep Hockey Kenai at Homer, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Hockey Homer at Big Lake Lions Classic, TBA Friday Wrestling Kenai, Soldotna at Alaska Duals at South Class 1-2-3A state tournament At Bartlett High School Wrestling starts, 10 a.m. Boys, girls championship semis, 6 p.m. Hockey Homer at Big Lake Lions Classic, TBA East at Kenai, 4:30 p.m. South at Soldotna, 7 p.m. Skiing Dimond Lynx Loppett at Kincaid, 5K classic, 3 p.m. Basketball Homer girls at Cordova, 7 p.m. Homer boys at Cordova, 8:30 p.m. CIA girls at Soldotna, 6 p.m. CIA boys at Soldotna, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Hockey Homer at Big Lake Lions Classic, TBA South at Kenai, 2:45 p.m. East at Soldotna, 5:15 p.m. Wrestling Kenai, Soldotna at Alaska Duals at South Class 1-2-3A state tournament At Bartlett Wrestling starts, 9 a.m. Consolation finals, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th Championship finals, 5:15 p.m. Skiing Dimond Lynx Loppett at Kincaid, 5K freestyle, 10:30 a.m. Basketball Homer girls at Cordova, 5 p.m. Homer boys at Cordova, 6:30 p.m.

members of an elite group of 30 people who have been inducted as individuals. Hutchison’s 2006 wrestling victory for Skyview High will be honored as one of the greatest moments in Alaska sports, and the Iron Dog will be honored as one of the state’s premier sporting events. Hutchison’s victory will be the 13th moment honored and the Iron Dog will be the ninth event. “We’re asking people to compare mountaineers to basketball players,” said Harlow Robinson, executive director of the Hall of Fame. “...And I feel great about the results once again.” This is the ninth class of the Hall of Fame, which inducted its first group of honorees in 2007. The induction ceremony for the new inductees will be sometime in February, Robinson said. GIRL POWER Nearly 2,000 people were on hand at Chugiak High on the night Michaela Hutchison made history by winning the 103-pound wrestling title at the 2006 state championships. The crowd was poised to witness history. It was a time before smartphones, and so flashbulbs popped and camcorders whirred as Hutchison took the mat for the championship bout against Colony’s Aaron Boss. Hutchison was a Skyview High sophomore who was the top seed in her weight class. The match was scoreless until

the final minute, when Hutchison slowly began to rise to her feet to attempt an escape, with the crowd noise rising in unison. With 16 seconds left, she notched that escape to throw the crowd into a frenzy. The crowd started counting down as the clock neared zero, and roared when the buzzer sounded to cement Hutchison’s 1-0 victory. “That’s still the loudest crowd I’ve ever heard,” said Clarion editor Will Morrow, who was at that event as a sports reporter. According to the Daily News account of the match, “Hutchison didn’t show much reaction — she was more concerned with stopping her nose from bleeding.” She was also concerned with the championship match at 135 pounds that night, when her older brother, Eli, claimed his fourth state title to finish his high school career undefeated. Michaela would later say her brother had the greater accomplishment that night. Hutchison, who was 45-4 with 33 pins during her championship season, went on to a successful college career at Oklahoma City University, where she was a four-time AllAmerican and three-time national champion for the women’s team and an occasional fill-in for the men’s team. In the immediate aftermath Clarion file photo of her high school title, there were calls from late-night TV Skyview High School’s Michaela Hutchison’s hand is raised in victory in February 2006 as she hosts and members of the na- becomes the first girl to win a state championship wrestling competition contested with boys in See HALL, page A-9 the United States during the Class 4A wrestling championships at Chugiak High School.

Mariota heads up list of Heisman finalists By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

NEW YORK — The Heisman Trophy finalists would make one heck of an offense. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Alabama receiver Amari Cooper and record-breaking Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon are set to make the trip to New York for the Heisman presentation after the finalists were announced on Monday. Mariota is considered the

clear the front-runner to win the 80th Heisman on Saturday night in New York. He would become the first Oregon player to earn college football’s most famous player of the year trophy. “It is humbling to be considered for an award that I have admired for a very long time,” Mariota said in a statement. “I would like to thank my teammates and coaches as I could not have been recognized as a finalist without their help.”

Mariota and the second-seeded Ducks will face Florida State and last year’s Heisman winner Jameis Winston at the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Jan. 1. Cooper helped Alabama earn the top seed in the playoff. The Crimson Tide plays Ohio State at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Winston becomes the seventh player since 2003 to take a shot at a Heisman repeat and come up short. Ohio State’s Archie Grif-

fin is the only player to win two Heismans. Finalists are determined by percentage of votes received from 929 media members and former winners. Mariota didn’t even break the top 10 in the Heisman voting last season, but entered 2014 as one of the preseason favorites. He delivered a spectacular season in his third year as the Ducks’ starter. He is the nation’s top-rated passer (186.3) and has thrown for 3,783 yards and 38

touchdowns with just two interceptions. He also has run for 669 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Pac-12 champions. He is Oregon’s third finalist, joining quarterback Joey Harrington (2001) and running back LaMichael James (2010). Gordon leads the nation with 2,336 yards rushing and 179.7 yards per game. Gordon broke the single-game FBS rushing record with 408 yards against Nebraska, a record that only stood for a week.

King James puts on a show for royal couple By The Associated Press

NEW YORK — LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers turned a close game into a clinic after Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate, grabbed courtside seats to watch them, beating the Brooklyn Nets 110-88 on Monday night. Kevin Love was shooting free throws when the royal couple emerged from a tunnel with 7:14 remaining in the third quarter. Perhaps distracted by the loud roar, Love missed the second, leaving the game tied at 61. WARRIORS 102, TIMBERWOLVES 86

Curry missed six of his seven 3-point attempts, but the top-ranked Warriors’ defense forced the short-handed Timberwolves to shoot 36 percent and turn the ball over 19 times to improve to an NBA-best 18-2. Klay Thompson added 21 points and the Warriors left holding their breath after Andrew Bogut left with a knee injury early in the first quarter.

HAWKS 108, PACERS 92 INDIANAPOLIS — Al Horford scored 25 points, and Jeff Teague added 21 as Atlanta beat Indiana. Kyle Korver added 13 points for Atlanta, which has won eight of its last nine games and seven straight.

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry over- RAPTORS 112, NUGGETS 107 OT came a rare off night from long range to post TORONTO — Kyle Lowry had 13 points 21 points and seven assists and help Golden State to their 13th consecutive win with a and 13 assists, Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Toronto rallied victory over Minnesota. C

to beat Denver in overtime. Lou Williams scored 26 and Amir Johnson had 18 for the Raptors, who trailed by five points with less than three minutes to play but got a game-tying 3-pointer from Patrick Patterson with 28 seconds left.

WIZARDS 133, CELTICS 132 2OT

scored 29 points, and Sacramento overcame the absence of center DeMarcus Cousins to beat Utah. Darren Collison added 16 points and six assists, and rookie Nik Stauskas scored a season-high 15 points to go with eight rebounds as Sacramento pulled away in the fourth quarter for a rare win without its leading man. Cousins sat out for the sixth straight game because of viral meningitis, which will sideline him at least the rest of the week. The Kings are 2-4 without Cousins this season and had lost 17 of their previous 18 games when he doesn’t play.

WASHINGTON — John Wall scored 26 points, including the last 10, and the Washington rallied to beat Boston in double overtime. Wall added a career-high 17 assists, Paul Pierce scored a season-high 28 points and Marcin Gortat had 21 points and 12 rebounds for Washington, which outlastCLIPPERS 121, SUNS 120 OT ed the Celtics to salvage the finale of the home-and-home series after losing SunLOS ANGELES — Blake Griffin scored day in Boston. a season-high 45 points, drilling the winning 3-pointer that hit the rim and dropped in at the buzzer, to help Los Angeles beat PhoeSACRAMENTO 101, JAZZ 92 nix Suns in overtimE for their eighth straight SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rudy Gay victory.

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Rangers defeat Penguins By The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Kevin Klein, bloodied earlier by a high stick that ripped off part of his ear, fired in a slap shot 3:45 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Klein, a defenseman showing off his offensive skills recently, scored for the second straight game and for the sixth time this season, a career high. He rescued the Rangers, who blew a 3-1 lead late in the third period when Pittsburgh scored twice in 24 seconds to tie it. BLUES 4, PANTHERS 2 ST. LOUIS — Martin Brodeur made 32 saves in his first home game with St. Louis, and Chris Porter scored his first goal of the season late in the third period to send the Blues past Florida.

DEVILS 2, HURRICANES 1 RALEIGH, N.C. — Jaromir Jagr had a goal and an assist in his 1,500th NHL game to help New Jersey defeat Carolina.

Butler wins By The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Roosevelt Jones scored 14 of his 19 points in the first half, and No. 15 Butler beat Kennesaw State 93-51 on Monday night. Kelan Martin had 17 points and Kellen Dunham added 13 for the Bulldogs (8-2), who have won four straight games. Jones finished with seven rebounds and seven assists. Yonel Brown had 14 points for the Owls (3-7), who have lost three in a row. Delbert Love and Orlando Coleman each scored 11. NO. 20 MIAMI 70, SAVANNAH STATE 39 CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Angel Rodriguez scored 17 points, leading Miami to the runaway win. The Hurricanes (9-1) shot 51.2 percent and never trailed in their first game since a 68-55 home loss to Green Bay on SatM urday. K

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tional media. More significant is Hutchison’s long-term legacy. This week, for the first time in history, there are enough high school girls wrestling in Alaska that they’ll get their own tournament when the Class 1-2-3A wrestling championships come to Anchorage. MAKING TRACKS

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Scoreboard Football NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W New England 10 Miami 7 Buffalo 7 N.Y. Jets 2 South Indianapolis 9 Houston 7 Tennessee 2 Jacksonville 2 North Cincinnati 8 Pittsburgh 8 Baltimore 8 Cleveland 7 West Denver 10 San Diego 8 Kansas City 7 Oakland 2

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Philadelphia 9 4 0 .692 389 309 Dallas 9 4 0 .692 343 301 N.Y. Giants 4 9 0 .308 293 326 Washington 3 10 0 .231 244 346 South Atlanta 5 8 0 .385 328 342 New Orleans 5 8 0 .385 333 359 Carolina 4 8 1 .346 269 341 Tampa Bay 2 11 0 .154 237 348 North Green Bay 10 3 0 .769 423 304 Detroit 9 4 0 .692 265 224 Minnesota 6 7 0 .462 263 281 Chicago 5 8 0 .385 281 378 West Arizona 10 3 0 .769 275 238 Seattle 9 4 0 .692 322 235 San Francisco 7 6 0 .538 244 268 St. Louis 6 7 0 .462 285 285 Thursday, Dec. 11 Arizona at St. Louis, 4:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Oakland at Kansas City, 9 a.m. Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 9 a.m. Washington at N.Y. Giants, 9 a.m. Miami at New England, 9 a.m. Houston at Indianapolis, 9 a.m. Jacksonville at Baltimore, 9 a.m. Green Bay at Buffalo, 9 a.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 9 a.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 9 a.m. Denver at San Diego, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 12:05 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 12:25 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 12:25 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 New Orleans at Chicago, 4:30 p.m. All Times AST

Packers 43, Falcons 37 Atl. GB

7 0 10 20—37 7 24 3 9—43

First Quarter GB_Starks 3 run (Crosby kick), 11:13. Atl_S.Jackson 4 run (Bryant kick), 7:00. Second Quarter GB_Lacy 1 run (Crosby kick), 14:55. GB_FG Crosby 38, 7:17. GB_Lacy 1 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 4:20. GB_Nelson 10 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), :24. Third Quarter Atl_Weems 5 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 12:35. Atl_FG Bryant 50, 8:20.

the mountains of Southcentral. 1990 was the summer of Pease. She set records at Mount Marathon and Crow Pass, she was the overall winner at Bird Ridge (beating the men’s winner by more than a minute) and she shared the Crow Pass overall victory with Bill Spencer, a Hall of Fame member since 2012. Pease and Spencer that summer finished the Crow Pass Crossing in 3 hours, 26 minutes, 20 seconds. Pease holds seven of the top eight women’s times in the marathon-length wilderness run, and until this summer when Christy Marvin won in 3:26:44, no woman had come within 10 minutes of Pease’s record. Likewise, her record of 50:30 at Mount Marathon, Alaska’s most famous footrace, remains untouched. Pease owns three of the top four women’s times in the three-mile race that consists mostly of climbing and descending the 3,022-foot peak in Seward. In the years since Pease broke Carmen Young’s 1986 record of 50:54, no other woman has finished in less than 51 minutes. Pease’s 1993 record at Bird Ridge, a three-mile, uphill-only race with an elevation gain of 3,400 feet, is perhaps her greatest mark. She owns the three fastest women’s times in that race, and her record of 42:27 is 3:23 faster than any other woman’s best time.

Dick Mize was a member of the 1960 Olympic biathlon team and has won numerous medals as a masters-level skier, but that isn’t why he’s a household name in Anchorage. Mize helped design and build the Mize Loop, one of the most popular trails at Kincaid Park. Scores of championship races, both skiing and running, have used the trail. Mize is the man behind a maze of trails at Kincaid, Russian Jack, Service High and Girdwood. He had a hand in creating 51 of the 61 kilometers of trail at Kincaid Park, a world-class network that helps make Alaska an important part of the nation’s cross-country skiing world. “It’s very gratifying for me to see others enjoying these trails for walking, running, skiing and mountain biking, and to know that I had a part in their development,” Mize told KING OF KETCHIKAN the Anchorage Daily News in Back in the 1960s, all of 2002. At age 78, Mize remains one Alaska’s schools competed in of the most frequent users of the same classification. For four years, a Ketchikan team led by the trails he built. John Brown reigned over the state’s bigger schools. RECORD BREAKER Brown was a little big man. For more than 20 years, no A 6-foot-2, 150-pound cenone has been able to dethrone ter, he started all four seasons Nancy Pease, Alaska’s queen of and finished with 1,572 career points. the hill. Brown racked up doubleHer mountain-running resume is legendary. Nine-time doubles before there was even champion and record holder at a name for such an accomCrow Pass. Six-time champion plishment. In his season year, and record holder at Mount he averaged 22.8 points and Marathon. Five-time cham- 13.4 rebounds a game — not to pion and record holder at Bird mention three assists. As a junior, he averaged 22.5 points a Ridge. It’s the records that make game. According to the book “50 Pease an enduring presence in

GB_FG Crosby 33, 3:57. Fourth Quarter Atl_Jones 22 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 12:33. GB_Nelson 60 pass from A.Rodgers (kick blocked), 10:38. Atl_White 1 pass from Ryan (run failed), 6:15. GB_FG Crosby 53, 4:33. Atl_Douglas 2 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 2:11. A_77,512. Atl GB First downs 26 28 Total Net Yards 465 502 Rushes-yards 24-91 30-179 Passing 374 323 Punt Returns 0-0 2-20 Kickoff Returns 8-192 6-88 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-32 Comp-Att-Int 24-39-1 24-36-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-1 1-4 Punts 2-48.5 1-31.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 3-11 5-40 Time of Possession 26:59 33:01 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Atlanta, S.Jackson 16-50, Ryan 2-23, Rodgers 3-20, Hester 1-0, Freeman 2-(minus 2). Green Bay, Starks 10-75, Lacy 13-73, A.Rodgers 5-28, Kuhn 1-4, Cobb 1-(minus 1). PASSING_Atlanta, Ryan 24-391-375. Green Bay, A.Rodgers 2436-0-327. RECEIVING_Atlanta, Jones 11-259, White 3-42, S.Jackson 2-26, Douglas 2-11, Freeman 2-10, Rodgers 1-14, DiMarco 1-9, Weems 1-5, Toilolo 1-(minus 1). Green Bay, Nelson 8-146, Lacy 5-33, Cobb 4-58, Quarless 3-52, Starks 2-26, D.Adams 1-6, Kuhn 1-6. MISSED FIELD GOALS_Atlanta, Bryant 53 (BK).

Basketball

Phoenix 12 10 .545 7 Sacramento 11 10 .524 7½ L.A. Lakers 5 16 .238 13½ Monday’s Games Washington 133, Boston 132,2OT Atlanta 108, Indiana 92 Toronto 112, Denver 107, OT Cleveland 110, Brooklyn 88 Golden State 102, Minnesota 86 Sacramento 101, Utah 92 L.A. Clippers 121, Phoenix 120, OT Tuesday’s Games Toronto at Cleveland, 3 p.m. Portland at Detroit, 3:30 p.m. New York at New Orleans, 4 p.m. Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 4 p.m. Dallas at Memphis, 4 p.m. Miami at Phoenix, 5 p.m. San Antonio at Utah, 5 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m. All Times AST

Men’s Scores EAST Brown 77, Providence 67 Bucknell 61, Albany (NY) 58 Caldwell 63, Binghamton 52 Harvard 70, Boston U. 56 Lafayette 82, Sacred Heart 81 SOUTH Campbell 63, Johnson & Wales (NC) 38 Chattanooga 104, Montreat 50 Florida 85, Yale 47 Hampton 62, Morgan St. 58 Md.-Eastern Shore 69, NC A&T 58 Miami 70, Savannah St. 39 Norfolk St. 88, Coppin St. 69 SC State 71, Bethune-Cookman 66 MIDWEST Butler 93, Kennesaw St. 51 Minnesota 92, North Dakota 56 Purdue 63, IPFW 43

NBA Standings

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SMU 80, UC Santa Barbara 73, OT UTEP 81, Incarnate Word 65

Atlantic Division W L Toronto 16 5 Brooklyn 8 11 Boston 7 12 New York 4 18 Philadelphia 2 18 Southeast Division Atlanta 14 6 Washington 14 6 Miami 9 11 Orlando 9 14 Charlotte 5 15 Central Division Cleveland 12 7 Chicago 12 8 Milwaukee 11 11 Indiana 7 14 Detroit 3 18

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Houston 16 4 Memphis 16 4 San Antonio 15 5 Dallas 16 6 New Orleans 9 10 Northwest Division Portland 16 4 Denver 9 12 Oklahoma City 7 13 Utah 5 16 Minnesota 4 16 Pacific Division Golden State 18 2 L.A. Clippers 15 5

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Women’s Scores EAST Army 61, St. Francis (NY) 55 Mass.-Lowell 80, Yale 72 SOUTH Alcorn St. 62, Louisiana-Monroe 53 MIDWEST Creighton 58, N. Iowa 56 Detroit 76, Madonna 47 Missouri 74, Saint Louis 55 SOUTHWEST

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FAR WEST Air Force 77, Nebraska-Omaha 61

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The AP Top 25

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 7, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:

Years of Kayhi Basketball,” Brown’s teams recorded a fouryear record of 83-13. “Brown could do it all,” historian Brad Groghan wrote in his book about Ketchikan’s rich basketball history. “Brown was an offensive force ... but could also control a game with his defensive play.” Brown played one season at Seattle University and eventually returned to Ketchikan, where he works for the Ketchikan Indian Community. MOTOR MUSHERS Billed as the world’s longest, toughest snowmachine race, the Iron Dog has lived up to that reputation year after year. It began in 1984 as a 1,000mile race from Big Lake to Nome. In 1994, it doubled in length by making Nome the halfway point in a race from Big Lake to Nome to Fairbanks. This February it will expand in scope if not distance by holding a ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage. Racers compete in two-person teams for safety reasons — rough terrain and high speeds can be a dicey combination in any motor sport, but especially in remote Alaska. Every year sees top names pull out of the competition early, either with mechanical problems or injuries. Soldotna’s Scott Davis, who holds a record seven Iron Dog championships, did not get in as an individual honoree, but he did get his wish of his sport being recognized. “I’m very happy to see motor sports represented in the Hall of Fame,” Robinson said. The Hall of Fame is selected by a nine-member statewide panel of sports reporters, administrators and coaches. A 10th ballot belongs to the public, which votes online each November. This year’s online voting drew 1,533 votes, Robinson said. Beth Bragg is the Alaska Dispatch News sports editor and a member of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame selection panel. Reach her at bbragg@ alaskadispatch.com. Clarion staff contributed to this report. C

Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (64) 9-0 1,600 1 2. Duke 8-0 1,518 4 3. Arizona 8-0 1,486 3 4. Louisville 7-0 1,319 5 5. Wisconsin 8-1 1,316 2 6. Virginia 9-0 1,285 7 7. Villanova 8-0 1,173 10 8. Texas 7-1 1,155 6 9. Gonzaga 7-1 1,145 9 10. Kansas 6-1 1,083 11 11. Wichita St. 5-1 929 8 12. Ohio St. 6-1 808 14 13. Utah 6-1 717 25 14. Iowa St. 5-1 668 20 15. Butler 7-1 593 23 16. Oklahoma 5-2 557 22 17. Washington 7-0 428 — 18. San Diego St. 6-2 390 13 19. Maryland 8-1 370 21 20. Miami 8-1 359 15 21. North Carolina 6-2 350 12 22. West Virginia 8-1 313 16 23. N. Iowa 8-0 232 — 24. St. John’s 6-1 211 — 25. Notre Dame 8-1 200 — Others receiving votes: Michigan St. 120, Illinois 91, Georgetown 62, Iowa 60, Seton Hall 57, Baylor 49, TCU 45, Colorado St. 28, Arkansas 22, California 19, Michigan 14, Creighton 7, VCU 6, LSU 5, Indiana 3, NC State 3, Old Dominion 2, Dayton 1, Yale 1.

USA Today Top 25 Poll

The top 25 teams in the USA Today men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 7, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (30) 9-0 798 1 2. Duke (1) 8-0 761 2 3. Arizona (1) 8-0 742 3 4. Louisville 7-0 676 5 5. Virginia 9-0 654 6 6. Wisconsin 8-1 639 4 7. Villanova 8-0 606 9 8. Gonzaga 7-1 562 8 9. Texas 7-1 558 7 10. Kansas 6-1 515 11 11. Wichita State 5-1 447 10 12. Ohio State 6-1 400 13 13. Iowa State 5-1 349 19 14. Utah 6-1 238 NR 15. Oklahoma 5-2 232 20 16. San Diego State 6-1 230 14 17. Washington 7-0 225 NR 18. North Carolina 6-2 204 12 19. Butler 7-1 199 NR 20. Maryland 8-1 198 22 21. Miami (Fla.) 8-1 168 15 21. West Virginia 8-1 168 17 23. Michigan State 6-3 111 18 24. Northern Iowa 8-0 110 NR 25. Illinois 7-1 104 25 Others receiving votes: Notre Dame 91; St. John’s 62; Michigan 45; Arkansas 38; Georgetown 34; Florida 31; Baylor 29; Iowa 29; Seton Hall 28; TCU 26; California 23; Creighton 12; Virginia Commonwealth 10; Colorado State 9; Nebraska 9; Louisiana Tech 8; North Carolina State 5; Oklahoma State 5; Providence 4; Old Dominion 3; UCLA 3; LSU 1; Saint Mary’s 1.

The Women’s Top 25

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 7, total points based

on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. South Carolina (23) 8-0 837 1 2. UConn (7) 6-1 805 3 3. Texas (4) 6-0 772 4 4. Texas A&M 9-0 740 5 5. Notre Dame 8-1 738 2 6. North Carolina 8-0 685 6 7. Stanford 5-2 613 8 8. Kentucky 8-1 585 13 9. Baylor 6-1 552 11 10. Louisville 8-1 534 7 11. Tennessee 6-2 465 14 12. Nebraska 7-1 425 12 13. Duke 5-3 408 9 14. Maryland 7-2 377 15 15. Oregon St. 7-0 358 17 16. Georgia 10-0 354 19 17. Rutgers 7-1 304 18 18. California 7-1 298 10 19. Michigan St. 5-2 238 16 20. Oklahoma St. 6-1 197 20 20. Syracuse 6-1 197 21 22. Mississippi St. 8-0 194 23 23. West Virginia 6-1 122 24 24. Iowa 7-2 72 22 25. DePaul 6-2 63 25 Others receiving votes: Green Bay 26, St. John’s 15, Northwestern 14, Arizona St. 13, Princeton 7, Washington St. 7, James Madison 6, Minnesota 6, W. Kentucky 5, Washington 5, South Florida 4, Florida St. 3, Oklahoma 3, Kansas 2, Arkansas 1.

Hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 28 18 7 3 39 98 72 Detroit 28 17 6 5 39 88 70 Montreal 29 17 10 2 36 74 76 Toronto 26 14 9 3 31 89 79 Boston 28 15 12 1 31 72 72 Florida 26 11 8 7 29 58 68 Ottawa 27 11 11 5 27 70 74 Buffalo 27 9 16 2 20 47 85 Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh 27 18 6 3 39 88 64 N.Y. Islanders 27 19 8 0 38 86 74 Washington 26 12 10 4 28 74 71 N.Y. Rangers 26 12 10 4 28 77 76 New Jersey 28 11 13 4 26 66 80 Philadelphia 26 9 13 4 22 68 82 Columbus 26 9 15 2 20 61 88 Carolina 27 8 16 3 19 59 76

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division St. Louis 28 Chicago 27 Nashville 26 Winnipeg 28 Minnesota 25 Dallas 27 Colorado 27 Pacific Division Anaheim 29 Vancouver 28 Calgary 28 Los Angeles 27 San Jose 29 Arizona 28 Edmonton 27 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

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Monday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT New Jersey 2, Carolina 1 St. Louis 4, Florida 2 Tuesday’s Games Chicago at New Jersey, 3 p.m.

Philadelphia at Columbus, 3 p.m. Los Angeles at Buffalo, 3:30 p.m. Calgary at Toronto, 3:30 p.m. Vancouver at Montreal, 3:30 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 3:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Nashville at Colorado, 5 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 6:30 p.m. All Times AST

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Claimed C Rob Brantly off waivers from Miami. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Claimed OF/1B Marc Krauss off waivers from Houston. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Acquired INF Joey Wendle from Cleveland for 1B-OF Brandon Moss. TEXAS RANGERS — Claimed LHP Scott Barnes off waivers from Baltimore. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Claimed 1B/OF Chris Colabello off waivers from Minnesota. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with OF Yasmany Tomas on a six-year contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Claimed RHP Josh Lindblom off waivers from Oakland. Assigned RHP Angel Sanchez outright to Indianapolis (IL). BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Recalled G Jordan Adams from Iowa (NBADL). NEW ORLEANS PELICANS — Recalled G Russ Smith from assignment in the NBA Development League. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed RB Andre Ellington on injured reserve. Signed S Chris Clemons. BUFFALO BILLS — Placed WR Mike Williams on the waived/injured list. Signed WR Deonte Thompson. CHICAGO BEARS — Placed WR Brandon Marshall on the injured reserve list. Signed WR Josh Bellamy from the practice squad. Signed LB Jonathan Brown to the practice squad. DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived CB Micah Pellerin. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed DT Bruce Gaston from Arizona’s practice squad. Placed DT Luther Robinson on injured reserve. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed WR Rashad Ross to the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Winnipeg F Evander Kane two games for boarding Anaheim D Clayton Stoner during a Dec. 7 game. MONTREAL CANADIENS — Recalled D Nathan Beaulieu from Hamilton (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed defenseman Adam Larsson on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 2. Activated F Martin Havlat off injured reserve. OTTAWA SEANTORS — Fired coach Paul MacLean. Named Dave Cameron coach.

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borough grant them the option to tax non-prepared food. Seldovia adopted a similar resolution. According to language in the 2008 borough ordinance, “Exempting non-prepared food items for nine months each year will likely have a significant impact on the cities’ revenues.” Price said volunteers in the southern Kenai Peninsula collected about half of the signatures thanks to the efforts of Tara Kain, a co-sponsor for Alaskans for Grocery Tax Relief Now. Homer, a general law city, amended an ordinance in 2008 to exempt sales tax for food in the winter. Home rule cities like Kenai and Seward are not affected by the proposition and both charge winter sales tax on nonpreapred food. Price said he plans to organize a similar petition in Kenai this spring in time for its October election. The city of Soldotna is considering home rule and has scheduled a special election for Feb. 3, 2015 to establish a charter commission. Price said he is frustrated

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Juneau teamed up to host the training session for the public, part of a Rotary move to promote suicide awareness and prevention across the state. “The Anchorage Downtown Rotary actually applied for and received a Rotary district grant from Rotary International to promote suicide prevention statewide, so our current district governor is from that club,” Karen Morgan, president of the downtown Rotary club, explained. “So he came and really promoted it.” Juneau responded. Students — lured by the promise of credit in health class, and extra credit if they brought a friend — parents, teachers, Rotarians and many in the mental health field crammed into the library to learn how to be a better gatekeeper for their friends and family. “I was surprised to see so many people here,” said Charity MacKinnon, a Rotarian who helped organize the event. “I guess for me, it just kind of reinforced that it is an issue, people understand it’s an issue, and we’re all doing our best to do something about it.” In his two-hour presentation, Gallanos explained one of the basic principles behind QPR: Most people considering suicide send out warning signs beforehand. If friends and family are attuned to those signs, they can help by asking the person their intentions, trying to persuade them out of it and referring them to professional help. “One myth is that confronting someone makes them angry

that Soldotna has attempted to become a home rule city, which could directly impact the intent of the referendum. “We oppose that action as another series of events perpetrated by the government,” Price said. “Our focus will be to persuade people against home rule. Our hope is to make it clear what they are voting for is continued grocery tax.” Borough Finance Director Craig Chapman said grocery tax from Soldotna makes up a significant portion of the borough sales tax, but he didn’t have numbers readily available. Chapman said the total impact of non-prepared food borough wide for fiscal year 2014 was $3.3 million. According to the borough sales tax website, sales tax is budgeted at $30.5 million with a quarter of the revenue generated through tourism. Proceeds from the 3 percent consumer’s sales tax levied by the borough on all retail sales are dedicated to Kenai Peninsula Borough schools. The route taken to get the proposition on the ballot was challenging, Price said. The borough clerk’s office denied an application for a referendum to overrule the ordinance in 2010. Price and supporters of the Alaskans for

Grocery Tax Relief Now took the borough to court. The Kenai Superior Court ruled in favor of the borough, which concluded that Price’s referendum was “unenforceable as a matter of law.” Price appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of Alaska. The Supreme Court reversed the Superior Court ruling on Aug. 14. According to the Supreme Court document, “because the referendum does not conflict with or exceed the scope of the power granted to the borough assembly to authorize general law cities to collect certain taxes, we conclude that referendum would not be unenforceable as a matter of law.” Price said he is pleased with the Supreme Court decision and grateful for the opportunity to continue to challenge the borough. Price is no stranger to leading citizen propositions. In 2013, voters passed a proposition for property tax relief that raised the allowable property tax exemption from $20,000 to $50,000. Price and Fred Sturman were also behind a referendum for borough assembly term limits. “The government refuses to take ‘no’ for an answer and

stack up obstacles, but I’m still here,” he said. “The assembly has the power to pass initiatives and restore what they took away from us. I have found it is futile to constantly ask a political body to change their mind. ... Rules of survival in politics are to avoid controversy.” Assembly Vice President Sue McClure, of Seward, said she hasn’t heard any other assembly members discuss the grocery tax proposition and couldn’t comment if the assembly would address the topic in the near future. Assembly President Dale Bagley, who represents Soldotna, couldn’t be reached for comment Monday. Price said the assembly process is one of the best in the country because of past ballot initiatives brought forth by the people, which makes for better government. What doesn’t work is when the assembly ignores what their constituents’ desire, he said. “The fact that residents voted for tax relief in 2008 shows the will of the people,” Price said. “I feel comfortable we will do well in the election.”

when the fact is it really opens up a dialogue and lowers the risk of an impulsive act,” Gallanos said. Some people give direct verbal cues as a warning sign, such as “I wish I were dead,” or “I’m going to end it all,” or “If X happens/doesn’t happen, I’m going to kill myself.” Others are more indirect. “Who cares if I’m dead anyway?”, “I’m tired of life, I just want out,” “My family would be better off without me,” are common refrains. There are also behavior cues (a relapse in drug use, sudden interest or disinterest in religion, and sudden behavior change) and situational clues (fired from job, unwanted move, diagnosis of serious illness, loss of relationship, death of a loved one, especially by suicide). If you recognize some of these signs and have a feeling that something isn’t right — or even if you’re in doubt — ask the question, Gallanos said. He asked audience members to practice it on the person sitting next to them. “I care about you. Are you thinking about suicide?” each person said, role-playing. If the person is reluctant, be persistent, Gallanos advised. Talk to the person alone in a private setting. If you can’t ask the question directly, lead up to it. You can ask, for instance, if the person has been feeling unhappy lately. You can ask just about anything to get them to talk freely about their intentions, except, Gallanos advises, asking something like, “You’re not suicidal, are you? That’s crazy,” or something with similar negative connotations. All in all, “how you ask the question is less important than

that you ask it,” he said. After all, what’s the harm in asking? “The worst that can happen is that you show you care, and that’s not a bad thing,” he said. After asking the question, Gallanos says to give the person your full attention, don’t rush to judgment, offer hope in any form, express concern (“I want you to live,” “We’ll get through it”) and ask them if they will let you help them. Then, refer them to someone or an organization that can help, which may be difficult since most people believe they cannot be helped. (See crisis information below.) Most people don’t want to die, Gallanos reminded the group. They’re just in such severe emotional pain that they’re looking for a way out. At least try to get a commitment from them that they will get help when you’re trying to refer them. Learning exactly what to say to someone was really helpful, said JDHS senior Chantel Eckland. “They usually say, like, ‘Oh, confront them,’ and you’re like, ‘Well, that’s really awkward.’ I think it’s great that he gave us some examples,” she said. Rotarian and father of two Jim Scholl said he was already familiar with the warning signs and well versed on intervention before the event, but the training gave him “a better handle on it.” “Since I have two teenagers, I’m always on the lookout,” he said. Another Juneau parent addressed the students and begged them to be on the look out for warning signs. He said he didn’t see his own son’s until it was too late. Don’t be afraid to ask the

hard questions,” he said. “Show your support.” Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition member Kevin Ritchie said he hopes the training will continue. “The biggest thing is getting through those stigmas of talking about suicide,” he said. “People can feel really uncomfortable, and you have to make them comfortable.” nnn Are you in crisis? If you need immediate help, call 911 or go to the E.R. immediately. If you need someone to talk to, call the Alaska Careline 24/7 hotline at 1-877-266-HELP (4357). You can also text ‘4help’ to 839863. The text line is available Tuesday through Saturday, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information from Alaska Careline Crisis Intervention, visit www.carelinealaska.com.

Around Alaska Ahtna announces 2014 shareholder dividend ANCHORAGE — The board of directors of Ahtna, Inc. has declared a shareholder dividend of just more than $1 million. The Glennallen-based Alaska Native regional corporation announced the dividend Saturday. It works out to be just over $4.42 per share, or $442.86 for shareholders who hold 100 shares. The dividend is the second-highest per share in the last decade. The corporation also announced a total elder dividend of $63,600. Ahtna, Inc. is one of 13 Alaska Native Regional Corporations formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. The company has more than 1,800 shareholders.

Ceremony planned for start of ferry construction KETCHIKAN — The company building two new Alaska ferries will conduct a ceremonial laying of the keels next weekend. The Ketchikan Daily News reports Vigor Alaska has scheduled the event for Saturday afternoon at the Ketchikan Shipyard. Vigor Alaska in September received a fouryear, $101.5 million contract for two 280-foot Alaska Marine Highway ferries. Each will seat up to 300 passengers and carry up to 53 standard-size vehicles. Shipyard spokesman Doug Ward says additional workers are being hired. He says ship

repair has a work load that peaks in winter but that ship building provides stability.

Woman injured as she tries to assist at crash ANCHORAGE — A woman who stopped to assist another driver after a crash on an Anchorage highway was struck and injured. Anchorage police spokeswoman Dani Myren says there were multiple accidents Sunday as light rain fell. KTUU-TV reports the Good Samaritan stopped Sunday morning to assist at a non-injury crash on Minnesota Drive near the Raspberry Road exit. A semi tractor-trailer approaching a corner fish-tailed and struck the woman’s vehicle as she was getting out and the woman was injured. She was taken to a hospital.

Bethel man sentenced in killing of sister’s dog BETHEL — A 29-year-old Bethel man has been sentenced to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty in connection with the death of his sister’s dog. KYUK reports James Whitman was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to the animal cruelty charge. In exchange, the court dropped additional charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. According to police reports, Whitman killed the dog with a flashlight in September. The dog, named Irvina, had belonged to Whitman’s sister, Sarah Whitman. — The Associated Press C

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“At times, the condition of the Noble Discoverer’s main engine also created high levels of exhaust in the engine room, multiple sources of fuel and oil leaks, and backfires.” One of the factors that led to charges was an inspection of the Noble Discoverer by the Coast Guard in Seward in late 2012, said Kevin Feldis, first assistant U.S. attorney in Anchorage. The vessel had been towed to port after experiencing propulsion problems, court records state. Feldis said the charges are not related to the grounding of the Kulluk, which occurred on an uninhabited island in the Gulf of Alaska on New Year’s Eve 2012 after the drill unit had broken free from its tow in bad weather. Noble Drilling has coop-

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Attorneys for the agency said barring the EPA from activities such as communicating with outside parties would “create substantial harms” for the agency. They said it would disrupt review of public comments and create confusion

erated with the investigation since Nov. 26, 2012 — when the Noble Discoverer arrived in Seward under dead ship tow — and the company instituted new training of employees in North America, according to the plea agreement. Noble Drilling’s parent company, Noble Corp., said in a news release that the charges relate mainly to deficiencies and maintenance issues on the Noble Discoverer that have been addressed during renovation and modernization work on the rig. The company said it took responsibility for its actions and many of its own initiatives were included in an environmental compliance plan stipulated by the agreement. Cindy Shogan, executive director of the Alaska Wilderness League, said the case speaks to the dangers of drilling in the Arctic, calling it “unsafe, dangerous and irresponsible to drill there.”

about whether the EPA can respond to public questions or communicate internally about the matter. In an order dated Thursday, Holland said the EPA cannot engage in any activities related to the process until a ruling has been made. He also laid out a filing schedule that calls for Pebble to submit an amended complaint by Dec. 19.

Bethel Search and Rescue monitors river ice BETHEL (AP) — Bethel Search and Rescue members are urging people to be cautious about traveling on the frozen Kuskokwim River. KYUK-radio reports there have been growing concerns about increased traffic on the river following recent colder temperatures. Members of Bethel Search and Rescue surveyed the thickness of the ice, which measured between eight and 12 inches from Bethel to Kwethluk. Members are recommending that nothing heavier than a snowmobile or four-wheeler be used in the area. They also say people should not deviate from the main trail because conditions elsewhere are unknown. People also are advised to avoid the Gweek River and Straight Slough, because those areas recently had open water. C Y

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THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: ROBERT A. PARSONS and JOLENE M. PARSONS You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after December 9, 2014 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Jackson County Courthouse 307 Main St Black River Falls, Wisconsin 54615 and to Plaintiff’s attorney: James Flory, Spangler Flory, LLP 526 Water Street P.O. Box 1165 Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-1165 You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Compaint within 40 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 2nd day of December, 2014 SPANGLER FLORY, LLP James Flory Attorney for Plaintiff Wisconsin State Bar No. 1017421 PUBLISH: 12/09, 16 ,23, 2014 2021/73750

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when we encounter difficult situations. I took that to heart and decided my children should read your column with me instead of my lecturing/instructing them about life. So now they take turns reading the questions aloud. We have a group discussion, and we all give our answers to the questions before we read your answers. If all of our answers are Abigail Van Buren different, we have a new discussion. I love it because of the topics that come up. My children are learning how to reason, and that people from all walks of life (and all ages) have problems and need help. And finally, I love that my children realize that it’s OK to ask for help, and they shouldn’t worry or feel ashamed to ask in any situation. Thank you so much, Abby. Your column is a great parenting tool for me and my husband. — MRS. M. IN SAN DIEGO DEAR MRS. M.: Thank you for your kind words. My column may be a useful teaching tool, but you and your husband are using it wisely. While

not everyone may agree with everything that’s printed in my column, the discussions it often generates are helpful for sharing ideas and clarifying family values. This kind of communication brings families closer together. DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I recently got engaged, and I was thrilled when he got down on one knee with my great-grandmother’s ring. While I love both the ring and the idea that we saved a lot of money we can now put toward our wedding, I can tell he feels awkward when well-wishers congratulate him on having selected such a pretty and expensive ring. What’s the best way to respond to these comments and make my fiance feel like he did a great job? — VINTAGE-LOVING BRIDE DEAR VLB: It isn’t necessary to discuss the history of the ring with everyone who comments. Because you know your fiance is sensitive about it, just smile and say thank you. 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.

A baby born today has a Sun in Sagittarius and a Moon in Cancer if born before 10:14 p.m. (PST). Afterward, the Moon will be in Leo. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014: This year you easily could fall into a slump and feel negative. Try not to let your emotions take you to this point. You will be unusually creative. Know that there is always a solution to be found. With your increased creativity, there is the possibility of a more intense love life. If you are single, this period might be quite memorable. You also could meet The One. If you are attached, enjoy the good moments. Plan a special event or trip together. LEO knows how to laugh, find solutions and turn something negative into something positive. 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) HHH A partner will respond only to an authentic overture. This person might not have the desire to get into anything more than direct communication. Be careful not to let any of his or her negativity rub off on you. Tonight: Express an innate playfulness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You’ll communicate what you want in a meaningful way. However, don’t be surprised if others have a strong reaction. The unexpected is likely to occur, and it could throw you off your game. Be willing to discuss a change that could affect your daily schedule. Tonight: Speak up. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Watch others’ reactions in a

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conversation involving money and day-to-day matters. You might feel the need for a more stringent budget. Look at ways to cut unnecessary costs. Continue brainstorming until you find the right solution. Tonight: Pace yourself. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHHYou will be able to deal with someone’s seriousness, even if you feel uncomfortable with the conversation. This person tends to be set in his or her ways. Helping him or her make an adjustment could be a wonderful but challenging gift to give. Tonight: Ever playful. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You might feel as though you are carrying more than your share of burdens. You soon will notice that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Consider eliminating some of the responsibilities you handle simply because no one else will. Tonight: Nap, then decide. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Aim for what you want. You are more likely to succeed than you might think. A long talk could end up being depressing, but your feelings will change quickly if you don’t try to suppress them. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Others seem to expect a lot from you, as they note how proficient you are at what you do. You understand the importance of timing as well. If you can, hold off on making any presentations for now. You’ll have plenty of time for that later. Tonight: Suddenly, you have no problems! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars HHHH Be imaginative with your choices. You might feel constrained by a situation that seems to be weighing on you. Tap into your immense creativity, and solutions will come forward. A call to someone at a distance could be provocative. Tonight: Happiest at home. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You could be more in control of a situation than you realize. Detach and observe what goes on around you, which might include listening carefully to a conversation. You will discover how persuasive you can be. Deal with others directly. Tonight: Let your mind wander. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You might hear some fascinating news that could make you wonder which way to go. Your inner voice will be working overtime and perhaps make you a bit jumpy. Let go, and everyone will be happier. Tonight: A loved one makes quite the appeal. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might find yourself very busy trying to complete errands. Whether you’re doing chores or shopping for the holidays, you could be overwhelmed by everything that is on your plate. Know that you have made a good start, and pat yourself on the back. Tonight: Be near music. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Allow greater creativity to flow from you to others. Take the high road, and attempt to see what is going on with a difficult person in your life. A parent, boss or older relative seems to be more informative than he or she used to be. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

These cards might not be a steal Dear Heloise: Instead of debit, credit or cash when buying gas, we use GAS CREDIT CARDS (Heloise here: This reader is writing in response to a previous column regarding “skimmers” at gas pumps stealing personal information). We have three or four credit cards from a few companies. They can be used only at the gas stations, so if they are skimmed, they are limited to those companies only. Also, the limits usually are low. I realize some people might not want more credit cards, but if stolen, there would be less damage. — A Reader, Colorado Springs, Colo. Doctor’s office Dear Heloise: I have several health problems. I went to the doctor a few weeks ago and sat there looking at all the other people in the waiting room holding these bags of medications. I started thinking, and what I started doing was taking a picture of my medications and printing it out. That way, the doctor can see what it is and also the dosage without me having to bring all of it in each time. — Darrell J. in Alabama Darrell, how smart, and what a timesaving and hassle-saving hint to share! Many folks today have a LOT of medications, usually from several different doctors. When you do take the photo, be sure that the printing is legible. — Heloise P.S.: I keep a list of my medication and my husband David’s on the computer. It’s easy to update if something changes. It is in my wallet, just in case.

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DEAR ABBY: What are the signs of prescription drug abuse? How would you suggest a young person like me (I am 13) confront a close family member about something like this, especially since I’m not sure? I found an antidepressant prescribed for my mother. As long as I can remember, she has been a happy and upbeat person, and I have no reason to suspect she’s depressed. I’m worried she may be abusing the medication. I have never felt comfortable asking questions, so it would not be easy for me to ask her. Please help. I now have trouble even speaking to her. Any advice would be appreciated. — WORRIED TEEN IN BOSTON DEAR WORRIED TEEN: Perhaps it will lessen your fears to know that antidepressants are sometimes prescribed not only for depression, but also to help people with sleep problems and other conditions. You have reached an age when it is important for teens to be able to talk to their parents about any concerns they may have, and you should talk to your mom about this. Please don’t procrastinate.

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Give your pet something unexpected over holidays his wife brought their newborn daughter home from the hospital. “Pup is like a member of the family, too,” Duffield said. “He belonged in this picture because he was welcoming home part of his family.” Those looking for pet gifts besides the traditional treats, new bowls and beds can give something unexpected such as:

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LOS ANGELES — Pet owners looking to launch the next Internet sensation or just longing for a new view of their dog’s dashing and digging won’t have to shop for long to find the perfect holiday gift. Wrap up a dog harness that holds GoPro’s durable cameras and watch Frisbee fetch, lazy lap naps and every memory in between come alive. The Fetch dog harness fits over Fido’s chest or back and holds the small, waterproof camera known for attaching to helmets, surfboards, cars and wrists to film rugged adventures. Sony, Garmin and Kurgo also make camera mounts for dogs. The device is among a legion of gifts that retailers have rounded up for pet wish lists this year. Narrowing it down is tough, but the harness tops the more unique options and creates lasting footage. The most pet-friendly camera in the GoPro Inc. line is the Hero4, which allows people to decide what the dog records and control all the functions with a touch screen, company spokeswoman Kelly Baker said. The camera sells for $399, and the mount costs $59.

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In this undated photo provided by GoPro, a dog wearing two GoPro cameras, one on his back and one on his chest, held on by what is known as a Fetch dog harness, dig into sand at an unknown location. GoPro Inc.’s Fetch dog harness fits over your dogs chest or back and holds the small, waterproof camera known for attaching to helmets, surfboards, cars and wrists to film rugged adventures. Sony, Garmin and Kurgo also make camera mounts for dogs.

The chest harness captures bone-chewing and digging, while the back mount films running and jumping, Baker said. They adjust to fit dogs weighing 15 to 120 pounds. The canine camera view has proved popular. A video went viral of an eager Labrador strapped with a camera sprinting through trees and across rocks to an Italian beach, where

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it leaps into the ocean. John Duffield of Santa Monica, California, loves the footage he got from the GoPro he mounted on his two dogs. He got enough shots to make a short video shortly before his chow-Labrador-Akita mix, Lupa, died. But Duffield didn’t strap the camera to his Chihuahua, Pup, three months ago when he and

They are the rage this year, so PetSmart Inc. will hawk ugly sweaters for cats and dogs from Bret Michaels’ Pets Rock line ($15.99), said Shelly Albrecht, spokeswoman for the national retailer. Swath pets in sweaters stitched with gingerbread men and Christmas trees and they could win worst-dressed at those seasonal ugly sweater parties popular with people. PetSmart also is selling leg warmers online and in stores from Top Paw and Luv-A-Pet.

‘Star Wars’ gear Dogs will “use the force” with Petco’s line of “Star Wars” toys and clothing. Dress up dogs like Princess Leia with a headband sporting her signature bun hairstyle.

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