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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

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Oilers to play ball Organization makes plans for 2015 season By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

The Peninsula Oilers are going for it. Facing a severe financial shortfall, the Oilers board of directors had considered taking the 2015 season off. But at the board meeting in early November, the members decided to shoot for a 42ndstraight season of baseball. “We all sat around at talked

about it, and we officially decided at the last meeting we were just going to go for it,” said Michael Tice, board president. “There wasn’t a vote. It was more like, ‘This is what we do. We don’t need a vote.’” Tice said there are numerous challenges ahead for the threetime national champions to put on a season, but he considers those challenges a better alternative than taking a year off and trying to raise funds without a

sure season in the future. “It’s better for us to try and fail than to just fail to try,” Tice said. “I hope we don’t fail. I think if people know we are doing it, it will make it a lot easier for us to say, ‘Hey, we need your help. Can you sponsor us in some way?’” Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In August, Tice had said the Oilers would have to raise Peninsula Oilers’ Adam Sonabend waits for the throw as $170,000 to have a season next Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks’ Chance Gusbeth heads to first year. Since then, Tice said the during their game July 5, 2013 in Kenai. Despite financial chalSee OILERS, page A-12 lenges, the Oilers are making plans for the 2015 season.

Issues go on 2015 agenda

In the news State facing $3.5 billion deficit

JUNEAU (AP) — Slumping oil prices have helped push Alaska’s potential budget deficit this year to $3.5 billion — an increase of $2.1 billion from what lawmakers expected in April. The price of oil, forecast at $105 a barrel in the state’s spring revenue forecast, is now expected to average about $76 a barrel for the fiscal year that ends June 30. The price is forecast to dip even lower, to $66 a barrel, during fiscal 2016 before rebounding. The average price last fiscal year was $107 a barrel, according to the fall revenue forecast released Wednesday. The forecast expects unrestricted general fund revenue of $2.6 billion this year, down from $5.4 billion in 2014. That, combined with about $200 million in anticipated supplemental budget items like oil and gas credits, accounts for the predicted $3.5 billion deficit, said Jerry Burnett, a deputy Revenue commissioner. The revenue forecast itself does not delve into the overall budget. Unrestricted general fund revenue — money not limited in its use by the constitution, law or something else — is expected to drop to $2.2 billion in 2016. The state is expected to dip into savings to get by. Gov. Bill Walker, who took office Dec. 1, has warned of lean times ahead. The Revenue Department said oil prices were the biggest factor in the revenue drop from the prior forecast. It also cited increases in expected lease expenditures by oil and gas companies, which reduce the amount of tax they pay.

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Assembly moves through meeting By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

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Kenai Fire Department Capt. James Dye talks to Kenai Firefighter Zach Pettit on Wednesday outside of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s administration building on Willow Street in Kenai. Firefighters responded to reports of smoke at about noon and worked to discover an ignition point in a portion of the building.

Fire damages Kenaitze building By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

An electrical shortage sparked a small fire inside the walls of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s headquarters at 110 North Willow Street in Kenai on Wednesday. With the Kenai Fire Department one block away, firefighters arrived almost immediately after the call came in around noon. Kenai Fire Chief Jeff Tucker said when crews arrived the building had

already been evacuated and no injuries were reported. The source of the fire is believed to be an exterior outlet that shorted out on the Granite Point Street side of the building, Tucker said. As smoke billowed out of the tribal courtroom window, firefighters worked to discover the origin of the fire. They removed siding and cut into the exterior of the building to get to the electrical wiring inside the wall where smoke was discovered.

“Anytime we respond to a fire, to make sure it is out we check in the wall to look for radiant heat,” Tucker said. “We don’t want to leave an ember burning that could cause the fire to restart.” The fire was controlled after 10 minutes and crews remained on scene for an hour. Firefighters covered a small hole on the outside of the building used for ventilation. Tucker said if the fire had occurred on a weekend when nobody would be in the building

to notice the smoke, the damage could have been devastating. “The biggest thing for us is earlier notification,” he said. “Flames spread rapidly and we were able to take care of it before it could get out of hand.” Kenaitze Indian Tribe communications specialist M. Scott Moon said the fire was discovered after a person in the building smelled smoke. “(The employee) went to See FIRE, page A-12

Without any items up for public hearing at Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting, the assembly approved several new business items on its consent agenda to address at the start of 2015. Assembly Vice President Sue McClure directed the meeting in the absence of Assembly President Dale Bagley, who is away on vacation. With a light agenda the assembly adjourned after 45 minutes. An ordinance to approve the local option zoning petition for Diamond Willow-Ravenwood subdivision to single-family residential was postponed to the March 17, 2015 meeting. Lands committee chair Mako Haggerty moved the ordinance out from the consent agenda and asked for postponement while the assembly waits for a decision on an appeal in front of the Board of Adjustment from Sean Cude, owner of a gravel pit on Virginia Drive who has requested a land use permit. The ordinance was up for public hearing at the Nov. 25 meeting and postponed until the Jan. 6, 2015 meeting. Soldotna resident Crystal Penrod addressed the assembly Tuesday and expressed her See 2015, page A-12

Vessel discharge moratorium passes U.S. Senate By RASHAH McCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion

The U.S. Senate voted to extend a moratorium on an EPA regulation which could affect nearly every commercial fishing boat in Cook Inlet if the current embargo were to expire. With eight days to go before the vessel discharge rule is set to expire, a bill introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, RAlaska, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, passed unanimously and is headed to the U.S. House for a vote before the current session ends. Senators approved a threeyear moratorium on a portion of the EPA’s Clean Water Act that would change discharge

regulations for fishing vessels shorter than 79 feet and fish processors. United Fishermen of Alaska Executive Director Julianne Curry said she expects the House to pass the measure on Thursday. Curry said the language of the current regulation is so broad that it would apply to nearly any liquid that could be emitted from a boat. “This is putting a moratorium on incidental discharge and that’s anything from water that you pump out of your hold, regardless of whether or not you put fish into it, to grey water, to rain water,” she said. “It just seemed like there wasn’t much outreach before the regulations were drafted, they’re fairly non-

sensical.” Roland Maw, executive director of the United Cook Inlet Drift Association, echoed Curry’s sentiments. “When this issue came up in the EPA years ago, it was meant to be dealing with ballast and bilge water, primarily like what a big oil tanker would have. They would come in, pump seawater on board to stabilize the vessel and then when they docked in places like Valdez or Nikiski, they’d pump that water back out and fill the tanks with oil,” he said. But, in an attempt to better regulate ballast waste, the EPA extended onerous rules on incidental discharges to the point See EPA, page A-12 C

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion

In this July 16, 2012 file photo, commercial fishermen offload the day’s catch of salmon from the Inlet Raider. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a moratorium on EPA regulations which would require vessels to get a permit to discharge things like fish guts, gray water and rainwater from the vessel.

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Oil Prices Tuesday’s prices North Slope crude: $64.38, up from $63.67 on Monday West Texas Int.: $63.82, up from $63.05 on Monday

Hash oil explosion, fire, damage North Pole rental home FAIRBANKS (AP) — An explosion and fire Monday that shifted a North Pole house wall off its foundation occurred as residents extracted hash oil from marijuana. North Pole Fire Department Chief Buddy Lane tells the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that the two people inside acknowledged what they’d been doing when firefighters showed up. Firefighters were able to limit the fire to the kitchen. Damage was estimated at $40,000. The home’s renter and a visitor told responders they had extracted hash oil in the bathroom and had moved to the kitchen to boil it down when the explosion occurred. The extraction of hash oil, sought for its increased potency, typically involves passing liquid butane through a tube filled with marijuana. Lane says the process likely left pockets of butane in the air that exploded.

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Obituary Donna Lee Wilcox

Trout Unlimited plans movie night

Longtime Funny River resident Donna Lee Wilcox, 80, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited is hosting a free fly fishing movie night, “Flies, Film, and Foam” at Main Street Tap & Grill in Kenai on Dec. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Films are provided by the renowned fly fishing film experts at The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T). The local KPTU chapter donated to a great cause, Casting for a Cure, in order to obtain these exciting fly fishing films, and is excited to share them with you! This is a free event and seating will be first come-first serve. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ TroutUnlimitedKenaiPeninsulaChapter or e-mail: kptroutunlimited@gmail.com.

Community Calendar

Around the Peninsula

Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 3989440. 8:30 a.m. • TOPS AK No. 220 Kasilof weigh-in at CES Station 6, 58260 Sterling Highway. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 2627319 or 252-3436. 10 a.m. • TOPS AK No. 164 Soldotna weigh-in at First Baptist Church, 159 S. Binkley. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. Call 2627339. • Narcotics Anonymous PJ Meeting, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. 12:30 p.m. • The local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society meets at Heritage Place in Soldotna, 232 Rockwell Ave. Call Lindy at 262-4724. 5:30 p.m. • Free Seated Zumba Gold at the Kenai Senior Center. New participants, active older adults, and chair-bound or limited mobility participants are encouraged. 6 p.m. • Family Story Time (PreK and up) at the Soldotna Public Library in the Children’s Area. Bring the whole family out to listen to stories and sing songs. Younger and older siblings are always welcome with adult supervision. Call 262-4227. • AA Step Sisters women’s meeting at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, O’Neill Hall, 222 W. Redoubt, Soldotna. Call 262-2304. • TOPS AK 20, Soldotna, weigh-in at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 North Soldotna Avenue, Soldotna. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 262-1557. • Celebrate Recovery, Midnight Son Seventh-day Adventist church on the corner of Swires Rd. and Kenai Spur Hwy in Kenai. Dinner is at 6 p.m.; Recovery Lesson at 6:30 p.m.; Open Share groups at 7:15 p.m. Email rking4@mac. com or call 260-3292. 7 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “Dopeless Hope Fiends,” 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “Sterling Group,” Moose River RV Park, Mile 81.5 Sterling Highway, Sterling. • Square dance group at Ninilchik Senior Center. • Alcoholics Anonymous “Unity Men’s Group” meets downstairs the Salvation Army building in Soldotna. 8 p.m. • AA Attitude of Gratitude at URS Club, 405 Overland Drive. Call 283-3777. • AA North Roaders Group at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 242-9477. • Alcoholics Anonymous Ninichick support group at United Methodist Church, 15811 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik. Call 907-567-3574. To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a contact phone number to news@peninsulaclarion.com.

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— Feb. 21, violinist Elise Gelbart, of Anchorage. No tickets are required. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Amy Pascucci at 283-8210 or visit the Kenai Community Library’s webpage at http://kenailibrary.org/.

Christmas tree cutting open on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge announces that the Refuge will open for Christmas tree cutting from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Trees are free for personal use with a limit of one per household. Trees may be taken anywhere on the Refuge with hand tools, except within 150 feet of a road, lake, stream, trail, campground, or picnic area. No tree cutting is permitted in the Refuge Headquarters/Visitor Center area and along Ski Hill Road. The public is requested to trim the stumps as close to the ground as possible for aesthetic reasons. Woodturners plan meeting, demonstration For additional information, please contact the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge office during regular business hours at The Kenai Peninsula Woodturners Chapter will hold its meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the woodturning shop in the log 907-262-7021. building, mile 100 on the Sterling Highway, just a few miles south of Soldotna where Echo Lake Road meets the highway. Foster care, adoption information available There will be a wood turning demonstration. Visitors are alA meeting to learn more about foster care and adoption on ways welcome. Questions? Call 801-543-9122. 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 Santa to swing by Nikiski Senior Center Health and Social Services, Office of Children’s Services, ofSanta is planning a visit with Nikiski children at the Nikiski fers monthly Resource Family Orientations to give interested Senior Center at 50025 Lake Marie Avenue off Holt-Lamplight individuals a brief overview of the state’s foster care and adopon Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. He will be checking off his list tion programs and process. For more information, call Tonja whether they’ve been good or bad, and will also be willing to Whitney or Michelle Partridge at 907-283-3136. pose for pictures. The Center is planning other activities for the children and there will be hot cocoa and cookies available for Nikiski seniors celebrate holidays decorating or for bribing Santa. Nikiski Senior Center Holiday Celebration Party will take place on Dec. 18 at the Lake Marie Center. Salad bar is open KPC Student Union plans celebration at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will begin at Noon. The menu is roast The Kenai Peninsula College Student Union will host a free beef, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. Lunch fees apply. If you community celebration of the holidays at the Kenai River Cam- wish to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped pus McLane Commons in Soldotna Saturday from 3-5 p.m., present valued at $10-20 for a person of the same gender. Call with cookies, hot cocoa and picture with Santa. For more infor- 776-7654 for additional information. mation contact Cheryl L. Tuttle at 907-420-7737.

Kenai library plans family concert series Beginning this December, the Kenai Community Library will host a series of Family Concerts. These programs are free and open to the entire family and will feature beloved Bluegrass locals Sue Biggs and Jack Will; Dan “Mr. Dan, the Watershed Man” Pascucci; and Anchorage Symphony violinist and teacher, Elise Gelbart. Concerts will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturdays in the Kid Spot at the Kenai Library. Concerts will be: — Dec. 13, Sue Biggs and Jack Will — Jan. 17, Dan “Mr. Dan the Watershed Man” Pascucci

Lifeguard training offered

A Red Cross lifeguard class will be offered at the Kenai Central High School pool from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 22, 23, 29 and 30, and possibly Dec. 31. The cost for the class is $200. Participants must be 15 (16 to be hired by the school district); swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both; within 1 minute, 40 seconds, swim 20 yards and dive 7 to 10 feet deep to retrieve a 10-pound block, swim back to the starting point with both hands on the block and exit the pool without using the ladder; and tread water for 2 minutes using only legs. Participants must sign up in advance. Call the pool at 283-7476 for more information.

Juneau coaches attend media training JUNEAU (AP) — The Juneau School District spent nearly $11,000 on a two-day seminar to teach coaches how to work with the media while it looks for cuts to meet a $2.5 million budget deficit. The training held earlier this month came after several highprofile incidents for the district, including allegations of athlete hazing by upperclassmen and an assistant football coach being accused of punching a player during an out-of-state camp.

Officials said the seminar conducted by Anchorage-based Gonzalez Marketing wasn’t a result of a specific incident, the Juneau Empire reported Wednesday. “This was part of the district’s efforts to effectively work with the media and learn how to handle different situations in the best interests of students and staff,” said Kristin Bartlett, the district’s chief of staff. Coaches and staff were instructed on ways to use effective

language in handling tough questions and ending uncomfortable interviews. Coaches were also taught to conduct themselves professionally after a loss. Part of the $10,917 bill for the seminar included travel expenses. It was led by two officers of Gonzalez Marketing and a former news editor and TV anchor. Coaches also were instructed on proper usage of social media and encouraged to teach students those lessons. Another topic discussed was whether

coaches should connect with students on their personal social networking accounts. Head coaches and principals were required to attend the sessions. Assistant coaches and advisers were also strongly encouraged to attend, according to an email sent last month by Student Services Director Bridget Weiss and obtained by the Juneau Empire. Employees went to the sessions during non-working hours and weren’t paid for their time.

South Korea to take over search after fishing disaster By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — South Korean officials are expected to take over on-scene control of search efforts following the deadly sinking of a fishing vessel in the western Bering Sea last month. The U.S. Coast Guard has been overseeing the effort with the cutter Alex Haley on site. But with the scheduled arrival of the South Korean vessel Sambong this weekend, the Coast Guard plans to take on a role of search and rescue planning, Rear Adm. Dan Abel, commander of the Coast Guard in Alaska, said on Wednesday. Abel said two South Korean aircraft will be based out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage as part of the response. There are daily briefings on the matter, as well. Moon Duk-ho, consul general for the republic of Korea

in Seattle, was scheduled to tour the Coast Guard command center and get an update on the agency’s response Wednesday, but his plane was unable to land in Juneau, due to foggy conditions. Seven people survived the sinking of the Oryong 501, which occurred in Russian waters but was close enough to a boundary line that the Coast Guard was allowed to respond. Abel said the remains of 27 people have been recovered. Another 26 remain unaccounted for, he said. Russian officials, according to the Coast Guard, reported that the vessel had been hit by a wave that flooded the boat’s storage chambers with seawater. The Coast Guard was alerted that the vessel had sunk the evening of Nov. 30. After speaking with rescue coordination officials in Russia and South Ko-

rea, the Coast Guard deployed its largest search aircraft from Kodiak, about 850 miles from the scene. It arrived at first daylight, Abel said. Good Samaritan Russian fishing vessels that also responded recovered the survivors, as well as remains, debris and rafts, he said. Officials are hopeful they might still find survivors, but Abel said with the most optimistic of assumptions — that

the person is dry, in a raft and wearing winter clothing like a parka, boots and glove — survivability is about 168 hours. That ended last weekend. The search area has covered 7,400 square miles, he said.

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Beginning again Good luck, Gov. Walker.

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Bill Walker became Alaska’s governor last week. Throughout the gubernatorial campaign, he repeated his concern for Alaska’s financial status. The state, which depends on the oil industry for about 90 percent of its unrestricted revenue, has had declining production for some time. Recent governors — until Gov. Sean Parnell, who Walker narrowly defeated in the November election — passed the financial problem along to the next governor and to the next governor. Parnell convinced the Legislature to pass a new oil-tax structure bill. Then he assured voters when an attempt to repeal it surfaced to stay with the structure. The state’s revenue situation has become more bleak in recent months. A year ago, a barrel of oil sold for $105; today it’s $68. The state’s budget breaks even at$117 per barrel. Whether Parnell’s tax structure will survive the Walker administration’s review remains to be seen. Undoubtedly, it’s a key topic of conversation, or should be. Parnell and other supporters of the structure maintained the state has already seen new production as a result. But, under that structure, Alaska also returns revenue to the industry to encourage new production. And, the price of oil, as mentioned, has declined significantly — even as recently from this past summer’s $108 per barrel Gov. Walker must act, and he has choices which will be less than popular. While Alaskans will want the finances brought under control, most still want their own particular projects and services. However, when revenue declines so must spending. One of the biggest expenses in a budget is personnel. Given that unions endorsed Walker, it will be interesting at the least to watch how they and the new administration deal with the inevitable reduction in jobs. Walker said he would cut 16 percent out of the operating budget. He has walked that back a bit. But, the fact remains, jobs are vulnerable with the state’s current financial status. It would be preferred if the cuts could be through attrition. But, while that is being staff sensitive, it also is slower and more costly. Plus, the attrition likely wouldn’t occur with the positions it needs to. The loss of jobs also would affect communities. State employees work in cities from Ketchikan to Barrow. Those staff workers pay for services and buy groceries and other goods in these communities. Their jobs help support businesses and government services. Fewer people buying goods translates into less community sales tax, increasing the financial concerns of communities. With less revenue, the communities must look at increasing taxes and fees and/or reducing spending — i.e. jobs? That’s a double whammy for the communities when both state and local jobs begin to disappear. Plus, unless the jobless leave the state or find other employment here, the number and total cost of unemployment checks increases. Some communities and the state have reserves — rainy day accounts and, specifically in the case of the state, the Alaska Permanent Fund. But reserves don’t replace revenue for the long term. Nor do they grow when they are being drawn down. Spending them increases an entity’s precarious situation. The next consideration is increased revenue. If governments don’t have enough revenue from industry, then they turn to taxes and fees — both of which increase the drag on an economy. But, without industry and new development, the likelihood of one or both increases dramatically. Gov. Walker said during the gubernatorial campaign he didn’t favor an income tax. Check that possibility off the list of ways to rein in the state’s finances. Gov. Walker has inherited a significant challenge, given the facts above and the fact that many Republicans in the Legislature supported Parnell’s, not Walker’s, election — most notably House Speaker Mike Chenault. But during the campaign, Walker ached to take it on. He knew what he thought wouldn’t work. Let’s hope he also knows what will. He has Alaska, business and lifetime experience. He also has prospects for Alaska’s Arctic, the development of which could improve communities’ economics as far south as Ketchikan. Ketchikan and southern Southeast’s mining also will contribute to the state’s economic well-being. Plus, the state can cut its timber and actively endorse federal timber sales. At the same time, it should be sure not to let spending cuts negatively affect the fisheries and tourism industries. It’s imperative to, at the very least, maintain and preferably grow existing industries. It’s a tall order. But, a new administration with high energy, as is always evident at this juncture following the swearing in of a governor, might be able to fill it. Alaskans will be watching anxiously and hopefully. — Ketchikan Daily News, Dec. 6

The U.S. drilling bonanza

The old Republican rallying cry “drill, baby, drill” was supposed to be simplistic sloganeering masquerading as policy. It turns out that it represented transformative wisdom. The fall in the price of oil — about 40 percent in the past several months, down to less than $70 a barrel — is largely the result of the U.S. drilling, and then drilling some more, baby. Big drops in the price of oil usually accompany recessions and are caused by declining demand. Not this one. Lackluster demand from Europe and China is a factor, but the driver is the American shale boom that is perhaps the most wondrous national achievement of the past decade. No one would have predicted it. To the contrary, experts predicted the opposite. In 2008, the International Energy Agency was projecting U.S. production would decline or remain flat for decades. Prior to the recession, the price of oil peaked at nearly $150 a barrel, and with global demand rising, it looked like it would remain at an elevated level forevermore. But now the U.S. is producing more than 3 million barrels a day than it did several years ago. As Robert Bryce of the Manhattan Institute points out, this is like adding another Kuwait to world oil production. The Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania alone, he writes, has added another Iran to world natural-gas production. Perhaps President Barack Obama can be forgiven for not understanding the consequence of this, given his attenuated un-

derstanding of complex market forces — like supply and demand. As recently as 2012, he was confidently asserting that “we can’t just drill our way to lower gas prices.” Drivers enjoying the $1 drop in Rich Lowry the price of gas since May might beg to differ. The lower price of oil is an almost unalloyed good. A recent Wall Street Journal story was headlined “Tumble in Oil Prices Spurs New Bets on Global Growth.” Who can quibble with higher projections of global growth, including in the United States? The drop in the price of oil, and the resulting reduction in the price of energy, is a boon to American consumers. The fall in gas prices puts tens of billions more dollars in their wallets. It is a boon to the working class. Households making less than $50,000 a year, according to The Wall Street Journal, were spending more than 20 percent of their after-tax income on energy in 2012. The number had been only 12 percent in 2001. It is a boon to industry. It reduces the costs of manufacturing and transport. It is a boon to automakers. Lower gas prices are helping drive a surge in sales of trucks and SUVs that are more profitable

for Detroit than small cars. It is a boon to agriculture. It reduces the price of plowing and harvesting, and makes fertilizer cheaper. All of this is in keeping with the great truth that cheap, abundant energy has always contributed immeasurably to American prosperity. That makes it all the more perverse that the left wants to make energy more expensive in its war on fossil fuels, push for ever-more-stringent environmental regulations and quixotic campaign against global warming. Environmentalists rue that the decline in energy prices makes alternative energy even more uneconomical. According to the Institute for Energy Research, “Nearly every barrel of new U.S. oil production can be attributed to the use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies.” The left hates fracking and would love, if it could, to hamstring it. The Obama administration is pushing new regulations on everything from coalfired power plants to, perhaps soon, methane. If it had its way, it would impose a tax on carbon, and it wants to lead the world in restricting the use of fossil fuels in the name of combating climate change. The assumption of the administration has always been that fossil fuels represent the past, when they are, in reality, powering the American economy into the future. “Drill, baby, drill” indeed. Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.

Delays plague Hillary Clinton’s State Dept. files By STEPHEN BRAUN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The State Department has failed to turn over government documents covering Hillary Rodham Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state that The Associated Press and others requested under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act ahead of her presumptive presidential campaign. They include one request AP made four years ago and others pending for more than one year. The agency already has missed deadlines it set for itself to turn over the material. The State Department denied the AP’s requests, and rejected the AP’s subsequent appeals, to release the records sought quickly under a provision in the law reserved for journalists requesting federal records about especially newsworthy topics. In its requests, the AP cited the likely prospect of Clinton entering the 2016 race. The former first lady is widely considered the leading Democratic contender hoping to succeed President Barack Obama. She has made scores of recent high-profile speeches and public appearances. On Wednesday, the conservative political advocacy group Citizens United sued the State Department for failing to disclose flight records showing who accompanied Clinton on overseas trips. Citizens United, which in 2009 mounted a legal battle that led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning campaign finance limits, said the department unlawfully was withholding the records it sought nearly five months ago. The State Department is among the U.S. government’s worst-performing federal agencies under the Freedom of Information Act. There is no direct evidence that political considerations in a Democratic presidential administration have delayed the release of files about the party’s leading contender for 2016. But the agency’s delays, unusual even by government standards, have stoked perceptions about what could be taking so long. “There may not necessarily be political interference, but if the department went out of its way to speed these documents there would be no way for people to accuse them of it,” said Thomas Blanton, who has previously sued the State Department for access to records as director of George Washing-

AP News Extra ton University’s National Security Archive, a research organization. The department “is stonewalling us,” said Citizen United’s president, David Bossie. He asserted that “these decisions are being made with Hillary Clinton’s intentions at heart,” but acknowledged he could provide no evidence of political interference. Bossie, a former Republican congressional investigator who researched figures in the Clinton administration, said his group’s film unit wants the records for a sequel to its documentary about Clinton, which spurred the Citizens United court decision. The group first asked Air Force officials for passenger lists from Clinton’s overseas trips but was told all flight records were under the State Department’s control. “These were Air Force flights and crews but State has the records?” he said, adding that his group has submitted 15 Clinton-related requests in the past six months. The AP’s requests go further back. The AP requested copies of Clinton’s full schedules and calendars from her four years as secretary of state; her department’s decision to grant a special position for longtime aide Huma Abedin; Clinton’s and the agency’s roles in the Osama bin Laden raid and National Security Agency surveillance practices; and her role overseeing a major Defense Department contractor. The AP made most of its requests last summer, although one was filed in March 2010. State Department spokesman Alec Gerlach cited the department’s heavy annual load of FOIA requests — 19,000 last year — in saying that the department “does its best to meet its FOIA responsibilities.” He said the department takes requests “first in,

Classic Doonesbury, 1980

first out,” but noted that timing depends on “the complexity of the request.” He declined to comment on Citizen United’s suit. In a previous communication, a State Department official apologized for its own delays responding to AP’s records requests without offering any explanation for the delays. “We sincerely regret the delay,” said Lela H. Ross of the Office of Information Programs and Services, which administers the agency’s requests. The official did not explain the delays but cited the agency’s “complex and lengthy administrative FOIA process.” Last May, the State Department told the AP that its search for records pertaining to Clinton and the defense contractor would be completed by August. The agency said it now expects the files to be available later this month. Similarly, the agency said the Clinton and Abedin records would likely be completed in September. Now it says it will not finish until next April. The 4-yearold FOIA request still has no estimated completion date. The agency’s pace responding to requests for Clinton-related files has frustrated news organizations, archivists and political groups trying to research her role at the State Department in the months before Clinton decides whether to formally enter the 2016 race. At stake is the public’s access to thousands of documents that could help understand and define her activities as the nation’s chief diplomat under Obama. The State Department generally takes about 450 days to turn over records it considers to be part of complex requests under the Freedom of Information Act. That is seven times longer than the Justice Department and CIA, and 30 times longer than the Treasury Department.

By GARRY TRUDEAU

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Allow multiemployer pension benefits cuts By TOM MURPHY and TOM RAUM Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Retirees covered by financially troubled multiemployer pensions could soon see their benefits cut under a congressional spending deal to keep the government running. Architects of the proposal said it was the best way to keep the pension plans viable and benefits flowing to retirees. “We have a plan here that first and foremost works for the members of the unions, the workers in these companies and it works for the companies,” said Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., who worked the deal out with Rep. John Kline, R-Minn. But it quickly drew fire from some labor unions and AARP, who denounced what they call backroom deal-making that will create hardships for older Americans. A vote on the overall spending plan was expected before week’s end. Some questions and answers about multiemployer pension plans and the impact of the congressional move.

What are multiemployer pension plans?

These plans are usually found in industries that have many small employers that would not ordinarily put together a pension plan on their own, according to a report from Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research. More than 10 million people are covered by the plans, which involve agreements between labor unions and a group of companies. Many plans cover those who work in construction, but they are also can be found in the transportation, retail and trade sectors. All told, there are about 1,400 multiemployer pension plans.

How did things get so bad? About 150 to 200 of these plans covering 1.5 million people are in financial trouble and could become insolvent within a few years, according to estimates from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. The agency was established by Congress to take over failed and failing pensions when they run out of money. The plans were once thought to be secure, but a decline in unionization and financial crises like the Great Recession have left them with fewer workers to pay into them.

‘We have a plan here that first and foremost works for the members of the unions, the workers in these companies and it works for the companies.’ — Rep. George Miller, D-Calif. The PBGC says it’s about $42.4 billion short of the money it would need to pay out pensions for plans that have failed or will fail. That’s up from $8.3 billion in 2013. The congressional proposal essentially shifts much of the risk from the government back onto the retirees and their funds. Alicia H. Munnell, a Boston College professor and director of the school’s Center for Retirement Research, says it was made out of desperation. “They’re at a point in time where it’s impossible to cut benefits for new employees any further,” she said. “It’s sort of impossible to ask employers for any more money, so the question is what do you do? “It’s a place where there’s no good options.”

What kind of cuts are looming?

What about other pension plans? Single-employer pension plans are much more common, covering about 31 million workers and retirees in around 22,300 plans. The PBGC said in June that it was “highly unlikely” that its single employer program would run out of funds in the next decade. The improving economy, better market returns and an $869 million jump in income from legislative changes led to the improvement. “It’s a well-functioning pension insurance program, it’s adequately funded, it’s in fine shape,” Munnell said. The PBGC does not guarantee government pensions, and those were targeted for cuts in the Detroit bankruptcy case. But Munnell said her research shows states are “absolutely committed” to paying benefits. “In the end, the cuts to pensions in Detroit were relatively modest,” she added.

This can vary widely, depending in large part on the financial condition of the plan and the wages paid in the industry. “We have plans where a 10 percent cut will be enough to allow them to survive and thrive,” said Randy DeFrehn, executive director of the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans, an advocacy group that consulted with Congress on the legislation. In other cases, cuts as high as 30 percent may be necessary. Some cuts may eventually be restored. That depends on factors like the industry, the plan’s location and how much trouble it was in when the cuts were made. “It’s a function of a lot of dif- What’s the reaction? ferent things,” DeFrehn said. Among unions, it’s mixed. People will know whether The AFL-CIO’s Building their plans face a cut because they will have to vote on the and Construction Trades Department has been generally cuts. supportive. But the Teamsters

and Machinist unions blasted the provision. “Today, we have seen the ugly side of political backroom dealings as thousands of retirees may have their pensions threatened by proposed legislation that reportedly contains massive benefit cuts,” said Teamsters President James Hoffa. Machinists International President Tom Buffenbarger said, “While there is a genuine retirement crisis in this country today, the solution must not be borne by retirees who worked hard and faithfully contributed to their pension plans and have no practical means to replace lost income.” The AARP, which says it represents millions of retirement-age Americans, also attacked the agreement as a “secret, last-minute, closed-door deal between a group of companies, unions and Washington politicians to cut the retirement benefits that have been promised to them.” Karen Friedman of the Pension Rights Center, a group that opposes the changes, called the move “outrageous. We think that Congress is sneaking through a provision that would torpedo the most sacred protections of the federal private pension law and will devastate retirees.”

Alabama woman convicted in children sex abuse ring By JAY REEVES Associated Press

BAY MINETTE, Ala — The conviction Wednesday of an Alabama woman accused of being part of an incestuous sex ring provided graphic evidence about horrendous child molestation, but it didn’t answer a baffling question: What happened to a young victim who is missing and presumed dead? Jurors took two hours to convict Wendy Wood Holland, 35, of sodomy, sexual abuse, sexual torture and child endangerment. She showed no emotion when the verdict was read. Prosecutors say Holland faces at least 20 years in prison and could get a life sentence. Witnesses heard two days of testimony in her trial that didn’t give any clues about the whereabouts of her 19-year-old niece Brittney Wood. Wood was last seen with Holland’s husband, Donnie, in 2012, and 11 people have since been arrested on sex-related charges. That includes Wendy Holland, on trial on charges of sexually abusing another underage relative. Authorities said Wood could provide important evidence about sexual crimes by her adult relatives if only they could find her alive. But searches and two years of investigation have failed to turn up any sign of her. Police believe Wood is dead, possibly killed in the days before the case went public.

‘You have heard testimony over the last two days that no one wants to believe. We want to give family the benefit of the doubt.’ — Nicki Patterson, prosecutor

Following the disappearance, Holland was charged with sexual abuse, sodomy, sexual torture and child endangerment. Donnie Holland was under investigation as the leader of the alleged sex ring at the time of Wood’s disappearance, and he died days later of what authorities ruled was a self-inflicted gunshot. Prosecutors told jurors during closing arguments that Wendy Holland, her late husband and others were monsters who subjected their own children and others to perversions that were almost too depraved to understand, with parents and in-laws using their own young relatives for sex. Holland used sex toys and other forms of stimulation to groom the alleged victim for sex with adults at an age children typically are watching “Sesame Street” and learning to color, prosecution witnesses told the jury. “You have heard testimony over the last two days that no one wants to believe,” pros-

ecutor Nicki Patterson said in closing arguments. “We want to give family the benefit of the doubt.” But defense attorney Mitzi Johnson-Theodoro argued that the alleged victim, two other relatives who pleaded guilty to sex charges and a jailhouse friend of Holland were lying when they portrayed her as a serial child abuser. She said Holland would appeal the verdict. “This is the beginning of a

very long process. This is just the first step,” she said. Neighbors didn’t see pornography or sex toys in Holland’s home, and prosecutors have no physical evidence, JohnsonTheodoro told jurors. Holland is a loving person who took her own kids trick-or-treating and worked as a certified nursing assistant at a state nursing home for veterans, she said. “They want you to believe that a woman who cared for the elderly abused children?” Johnson-Theodor said in closing arguments. The trial, though, was all about Brittney Wood for Christin Huffman, a friend of the missing teen. Testimony showed Wood was part of at least one family sexual encounter involving Holland, three other adults and two children, but the fact that no one has seen the teen since

before the case broke in 2012 wasn’t mentioned to jurors. Seated in the court and wearing a T-shirt decorated with Wood’s photo, Huffman dabbed at her eyes as attorneys laid out details of generations of incest allegations involving her friend’s family. “To me the whole thing is about her,” Huffman, 21, said outside court. “There’s no way anyone could look at it and say it’s not.”

Wood’s older brother and an uncle have pleaded guilty and testified against Holland, and her mother faces sex charges. Holland was the second person to stand trial in the case. Family friend Billy Brownlee was convicted in October. Prosecutor Patterson said authorities believe Holland’s conviction could prompt more. “I hope this will clear a logjam,” she said.

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Humpback whales increasing in waters near NYC By JIM FITZGERALD Associated Press

NEW YORK — Maybe they want to sing on Broadway. Humpback whales, the gigantic, endangered mammals known for their haunting underwater songs, have been approaching New York City in greater numbers than even old salts can remember. Naturalists aboard whalewatching boats have seen humpbacks in the Atlantic Ocean within a mile of the Rockaway peninsula, part of New York’s borough of Queens, within sight of Manhattan’s skyscrapers. “It is truly remarkable, within miles of the Empire State Building, to have one of the largest and most charismatic species ever to be on this planet,” said Howard Rosenbaum, director of the Ocean Giants program at the Wildlife Conservation Society. Humpbacks were spotted 87 times from the boats this year, and by cataloging the whales’ markings, at least 19 different humpbacks have been identified in the waters off the city. Paul Sieswerda, founder of Gotham Whale, which documents the marine mammal population around New York, said reports of humpbacks in the New York Bight, where the city’s harbor meets the Atlantic, began to pick up around 2010 from surprised fishermen and

AP Photo/Wildlife Conservation Society, Julie Larsen Maher, File

In this Aug. 28 photo, a humpback whale breaks the surface in the waters through a school of fish six miles off the coast of New York City. Naturalists aboard whale-watching boats have seen humpbacks in the Atlantic Ocean within a mile of the Rockaway peninsula, part of New York’s borough of Queens. Humpback whales, the gigantic, endangered mammals known for their haunting underwater songs, were spotted 87 times from the boats in 2014. That’s up from three sightings in 2011.

other veterans on the water. Gotham Whale then partnered with the American Princess whale-watching boat, providing naturalists who could document the sightings. The naturalists also do an educational presentation on the boat and answer customers’

questions, said Tom Paladino, the boat’s captain. “It was pretty slim pickings at first, actually,” Sieswerda said. “We went on many cruises and had three sightings totaling five whales in 2011.” But in 2012, there were 15 sightings; in 2013, 33; and this

year there were 87 sightings totaling 106 humpbacks. Many whales were sighted more than once. But by comparing flukes — the distinctive shapes and markings of their tails — 19 different humpbacks have been documented near the city so far. Customers on the

whale-watching tours are asked to share any photos they get of such markings for the “New York City Humpback Whale Catalog.” “This is the way they’ve been doing it in Maine and Massachusetts, the recognized way to keep track of these whales, study their behavior,” Sieswerda said. It’s not crystal clear why humpbacks, which can be 50 feet long and weigh 40 tons, are returning to New York’s shores, where they were abundant before they and other whale species were nearly destroyed by whaling. Rosenbaum said the humpbacks’ reappearance could be simply a shift in their habits rather than a spike in population. A greater abundance of menhaden, one of the humpbacks’ favorite foods, could have attracted them from farther out in the ocean. That might be because the water is cleaner. “One would like to think that some of this has been triggered by an improved environmental ethic,” Rosenbaum said. “We have the clean air and clean water acts, the Marine Mammal Protection Act and associated state laws. It’s hard to make the link for sure but there’s certainly been a behavioral change toward the natural environment.” Sieswerda agreed that vari-

ous factors are in play but said, “I think it all begins with cleaner water,” including the improved Hudson River. Whatever the cause, humpback populations worldwide are increasing. Counting whales is difficult, but the International Whaling Commission says its latest estimates put the worldwide population at about 150,000. About 11,600 of those are in the Western North Atlantic, which includes the New York Bight off New York City. There might have been just hundreds before whale protection laws were passed. New Yorkers shouldn’t expect to see humpbacks frolicking around the Statue of Liberty. Except for the occasional disoriented calf, the whales generally stay well outside the harbor, beyond the “gate” formed by the Rockaway peninsula in New York and Sandy Hook in New Jersey. Rosenbaum worries that more whales could mean problems in the busy shipping lanes out of New York. And he hopes they’ll be taken into consideration when offshore wind-power projects are suggested. But he says, “Having them here is truly remarkable and encouraging. I think it will help people in New York embrace the natural world and the marine environment and these iconic species.”

Is rider safety the real Achilles heel for Uber and Lyft? By BARBARA ORTUTAY and JUSTIN PRITCHARD Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The growth of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft so far has not been hindered by limits from government regulators and campaigns by taxi cab competitors. A bigger threat to the new industry’s impressive start could come from customers — if enough people stop using the services over fears that drivers aren’t safe. Not safe as in the drivers won’t get into an accident — safe as in they won’t attack passengers. Uber operates in more than 250 cities in 50 countries, and recently was valued at $40 billion based on $1.2 billion that investors poured into the company in its latest funding round. Lyft, meanwhile, operates in 70 markets in the U.S., up from 30 at the start of the year. So far, controversies have not seemed impact the popularity of ride-hailing apps. They boast several advantages over taxis, including no-cash payments and an app that shows how far away a car is and whether the driver received positive reviews from prior riders. Uber ranks 39th in the Apple iTunes store among the most popular free apps, ahead of Gmail and the music streaming service Pandora. Lyft, which is much smaller, is not in the top 100. But just this week, California prosecutors sued both, saying they misrepresent and exaggerate the rigor of their background checks. Police in India questioned an Uber executive about its background checks after a driver was accused of raping a passenger.

And Uber removed a driver in Chicago after a customer reported she was sexually assaulted during a ride in the city last month. The company said it is cooperating with police in what it called “an appalling and unacceptable incident. This week’s incidents follow scattered anecdotes of previous assaults by Uber drivers. They don’t prove the services are unsafe alternatives to traditional taxis. But they do present a challenge if riders begin to think they reflect a systemic disregard for passenger safety. Jeff Brewer, pastor at a church in the Chicago suburbs, wouldn’t step into an Uber car. Though he likes the convenience Uber would bring, he sticks with taxis on trips into the city. “Whether it’s right or wrong, there’s at least some sort of perception that there’s a company that has vetted the person,” he said. As with airlines, if passenger safety becomes an ongoing issue with Uber rather than isolated incidents, it could face long-term consequences, said Alex Stanton, a crisis management and communications specialist. “At some level, there is a point at which safety does trump convenience,” Stanton said. The safety and regulatory issues “absolutely” affect Uber’s valuation, said Sam Hamadeh, CEO of research firm PrivCo. Unlike, say Twitter and WhatsApp, Uber is not a “nice, clean technology company, the type that venture capitalists in Silicon Valley usually invest in — which is software, Web apps” and so on, he said. “Here you are talking about

actually, physically having to transport people,” he said. “Uber’s work isn’t done once the taxi is hailed on their app. That’s when all the problems begin.” On its website, Uber says its drivers are “screened through a rigorous process we’ve developed using constantly improving standards.” In a written statement, Uber added that it screens would-be drivers against “federal, multi-state and county criminal background checks spanning the past seven years.” The company expects to complete more than 2 million checks this year, according to spokesman Lane Kasselman. But California prosecutors, who filed lawsuits against Uber in San Francisco Superior Court, say the company’s safety checks are not as rigorous as they sound. Unlike with regulated taxis in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Uber’s background checks do not require drivers be fingerprinted. Hirease, the company that performs Uber’s background checks, instead relies on “personal identifiers,” such as license numbers and Social Security numbers are supplied by the applicants. As such, the lawsuit says, there is no way to ensure that the applicants are who they say they are. As part of a settlement of a similar lawsuit, Uber rival Lyft agreed to drop claims that its background checks are the “best available” and the “gold standard.” Lyft spokeswoman Erin Simpson said in an emailed

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In this Nov. 24 photo, Sandra Ruconich, is a customer of Lyft, Uber and Taxi’s speaks during a rally in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmaker Rep. Dan McCay is working on a bill proposing statewide regulations for ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft.

statement that the company has “pioneered strict safety screening criteria that far exceed what’s required for taxis and limos in nearly every municipality across the country.” Regulators at the California Public Utilities Commission are revisiting ride-hailing company rules they put in place last year. Among the questions: “Did we get the criminal background check right, is it exhaustive as it should be,” said Marzia Zafar, director of the agency’s policy and planning division. That review is likely to take about a year. She did note that most of the 100 or so phone calls the

commission received this year and converted into written complaints against ride-hailing companies had to do with fee charges, not safety. Cab drivers have seized on

the safety issue, however, saying that taxi drivers have to pass government-standard checks which cost more but do a better job screening out bad applicants.

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Malala’s moment: Nobel winner speaks out By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press

OSLO, Norway — The Pakistani teenager stood on the stage of Oslo City Hall as the youngest Nobel Peace laureate, smiling as she listened to the thunderous ovation. Now, everybody knows: She is Malala. Shot in the head by the Taliban two years ago for speaking out on education, 17-year-old Malala Yousafzai on Wednesday beamed as she received the Nobel Peace Prize and taught a lesson in courage. “I had two options. One was to remain silent and wait to be killed. And the second was to speak up and then be killed. I chose the second one. I decided to speak up,” Malala said. And with that, Malala proved that teenagers could tell the elders a thing or two. Anyone who hadn’t read her memoir, “I am Malala,” was about to get an education. She adjusted her coral pink headscarf and made no effort to hide any scars that might remain from the attack. She thanked her parents for unconditional love and then humbly suggested that she was somehow not all that special — just a girl who fights with her brothers who wanted to learn above all else. “As far as I know, I am just a committed and even stubborn person who wants to see every child getting quality education, who wants to see women having equal rights and who wants peace in every corner of the world,” she said. “Education is one of the blessings of life, and one of its necessities.” Malala shared the prize with Kailash Satyarthi of India. Both have campaigned for the rights of children and young people, particularly education. C

‘As far as I know, I am just a committed and even stubborn person who wants to see every child getting quality education, who wants to see women having equal rights and who wants peace in every corner of the world. Education is one of the blessings of life, and one of its necessities.’ — Malala Yousafzai The two laureates bonded immediately. They share a hardwon understanding among those activists who have suffered much, but there is also warmth and commitment to the future. Satyarthi looked on approvingly as she spoke, and has volunteered to be her second father. But in so many ways, it was Malala’s moment. Even an asylum seeker from Mexico rushing on stage left her unperturbed. She has used her time in the spotlight to offer hope that her prize will inspire young girls all over the world to fight for their rights — and to step forward to lead. In an interview with The Associated Press, she played on the theme of a global sisterhood of sorts, with women gathering the strength to fight for education, the key to a future. Malala herself often has expressed her wish to lead — setting sights on one day becoming Pakistani prime minister and following in the steps of the late Benazir Bhutto. And it was in talking about Pakistan that she melted — if but a bit. It was as if all the excitement about the Nobels, all the interviews, all the banquets — all of it — just faded for a moment as she described her pride in being Pakistani and what the award would mean for people back home. “There was a time this region of the world was called a terror-

ist place, and many people get scared of it. No one even tried to say the name of this country,” she told the AP. “So I am really proud to tell people that the people of Pakistan are peaceful, they have harmony, they love each other, they believe in brotherhood. “But there are some extremist-minded people who misuse the name of Islam and who give a bad name of our country,” she said. “But that’s not true. Many people are standing up for children’s rights, woman’s rights and for human rights.” In her hometown of Mingora, Pakistan, roughly 200 people gathered at the Khpal Kore Model High School in the Swat Valley where a large screen had been set up to show the ceremony. “We feel honored today,” said 17-year-old Naveed Ali, who was delighted to see a fellow student and hometown girl win such a big prize. But not everyone was thrilled. Some in Pakistan feel she has become a tool of the West and question whether her shooting was staged or made up to make her a hero. Naveed Ahsan, 25, a university student in Islamabad, said Malala was selected for the Nobel prize by those who wanted to use her to “create hate against the Taliban.” The persistence of such divisions make Malala’s example that much more potent.

Sarah Cardey, a lecturer in international development at the University of Reading in Britain, said Malala stands for the indomitable courage of the human spirit. “Her quiet example will achieve more than 1,000 drone strikes in efforts to defeat the Taliban,” she said. Malala herself left a memento behind in Oslo to show she hasn’t forgotten how she got there: the bloodied school uniform she was wearing the day she was shot. It will form part of the Nobel Peace Center exhibition opening Thursday. It’s a stark reminder of how the world came to know Malala, of the time a Taliban gunman climbed into the back of a small pick-up truck used to transport Swat Valley children home from school. “Who is Malala?” he shouted. She attempts to answer that in her book, written with British journalist Christina Lamb. She understands she’s known as the girl shot by the Taliban, the girl who survived. But she’s other things too. And she is just 17. “I’m pretty certain I’m also the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize who still fights with her younger brothers,” she said as her family burst into grins. “I want there to be peace everywhere, but my brothers and I are still working on that.”

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, from Pakistan, waves during her address after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 10. The Nobel Peace Prize is being shared between Malala Yousafzai, the 17-year-old Taliban attack survivor, and the youngest Nobel Prize winner ever, and Indian children’s rights activist Kailash Satyarthi in a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday.

A climate idea comes of age: Zero emissions by 2050 By KARL RITTER Associated Press

LIMA, Peru — Pulling a worn, yellowed copy of the 1992 U.N. climate change convention from her handbag, Farhana Yamin points to the paragraph that states its goal: To stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous warming. It doesn’t provide any guidance on how to do that. But Yamin does. And, in a historic first, dozens of governments now embrace her prescription. The global climate pact set for adoption in Paris next year should phase out greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, says the London-based environmental lawyer. “In your lifetime, emissions have to go to zero. That’s a message people understand,” said the Pakistani-born Yamin, who has been instrumental in getting that ambitious, some say crucial, goal into drafts being discussed at U.N. talks in Lima this week.

Since she launched the idea in 2013, it has exploded. Papers have been written, seminars held. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, environmental groups and celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio have backed variations. Critics call the idea unrealistic because it restricts us to two hard options. Either we abandon fossil fuels, our main current source both of energy and greenhouse gas pollution, or we find ways to capture emissions from coal, oil and gas and bury them underground. The first would require a tectonic shift to renewable energy. The second would mean rapid deployment of expensive technologies yet to be tested at scale. This would need to happen within decades, even as the developing world’s energy needs grow rapidly. “I do not think this is realistic when 2 billion people do not have access to energy,” said Saudi Arabia’s chief negotiator in Lima, Khalid Abuleif.

“Concepts like zero emissions ... aren’t really helping the process.” Yamin is a veteran of the U.N. climate talks — these are their 20th iteration. She has been “island hopping” throughout, advising a range of small island states that fear being swallowed by the rise in sea levels scientists attribute to global warming. In Lima, she is an adviser for the Marshall Islands. She has also worked for the European Union. While scientists have long said the greenhouse gas emissions blamed for global warming need to be phased out, the overarching goal of U.N. climate negotiations is to stabilize those gases at a level that keeps warming below 2 degrees C (3.6 F), compared with preindustrial times. It was Yamin who urged that an emissions phase-out by midcentury be incorporated in the Paris deal, whose focus is on more near-term emissions cuts beginning in 2020.

“Yamin had the original idea,” said Niklas Hoehne, a German climate researcher inspired by her work. In May, she presented it at a symposium in Norway. “That was when this idea started to get more attention,” said Aslak Brun, chief of Norway’s delegation in Lima. Several world leaders, including Norway’s prime minister, expressed support for some form of phase-out goal during a September climate summit in New York. DiCaprio also backed it, though he, like many green activists took it a step further and called for a phase-out of fossil fuels. Yamin’s 20-year-old daughter, Aliya, the oldest of four children, helped her track the statements and put them in a spreadsheet, she said. In Lima, Norway is now pushing for a “net zero emissions” goal by 2050, meaning no more carbon emissions than the world’s forests can absorb. Other options being discussed

at the slow-going talks use different timelines and words like “carbon neutrality.” “Some people don’t like ‘zero’ — it’s kind of harsh and scary,” Yamin said. Chris Field, a scientist on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, says the net zero emissions goal is consistent with staying below the 2-degree target. Dozens of the most vulnerable countries, including small island states and some European countries, support a longterm emissions phase-out, but the biggest countries have not taken a clear stance. U.S. climate envoy Todd Stern told reporters in Lima he could imagine a long-term goal in the Paris agreement “but I’m not sure what kind, whether it would be ‘net zero emissions’ or something else.” China, the world’s top carbon polluter, hasn’t announced its position and didn’t immediately answer a request for comment by The Associated Press.

Jennifer Morgan of the World Resources Institute said many businesses welcome the idea of a long-term emissions goal “because they want clarity and predictability” to guide their investments. Oil companies aren’t thrilled about the zero emissions idea, though, because it could encourage thinking that investments in fossil fuels are a bad idea. ExxonMobil on Tuesday predicted that oil will remain the world’s largest fuel source in 2040. In a speech earlier this year, Shell CEO Ben van Beurden said expectations of a zerocarbon future need to be tempered with the “understanding that there are significant technological and economic obstacles.” Yamin said she was optimistic that the phase-out goal would survive in the Paris agreement, once people “get over the shock of the idea.” But if it does, don’t expect her to take credit.

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‘Early recognition’ of Palestine possible

Around the World After the torture report, CIA fights to write historical record, deter foreign prosecution WASHINGTON — Top spies past and present campaigned Wednesday to discredit the Senate’s investigation into the CIA’s harrowing torture practices after 9/11, battling to define the historical record and deter potential legal action around the world. The Senate intelligence committee’s report doesn’t urge prosecution for wrongdoing, and the Justice Department has no interest in reopening a criminal probe. But the threat to former interrogators and their superiors was underlined as a U.N. special investigator demanded those responsible for “systematic crimes” be brought to justice, and human rights groups pushed for the arrest of key CIA and Bush administration figures if they travel overseas. Current and former CIA officials pushed back, determined to paint the Senate report as a political stunt by Senate Democrats tarnishing a program that saved American lives. It is a “one-sided study marred by errors of fact and interpretation — essentially a poorly done and partisan attack on the agency that has done the most to protect America,” former CIA directors George Tenet, Porter Goss and Michael Hayden wrote in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece. Hayden was singled out by Senate investigators for what they said was a string of misleading or outright false statements he gave in 2007 about the importance of the CIA’s brutal treatment of detainees in thwarting terrorist attacks. He described the focus on him as “ironic on so many levels” as any wrongdoing predated his arrival at the CIA. “They were far too interested in yelling at me,” Hayden said in an email to The Associated Press. The intelligence committee’s 500-page release concluded that the CIA inflicted suffering on al-Qaida prisoners beyond its legal authority and that none of the agency’s “enhanced interrogations” provided critical, life-saving intelligence. It cited the CIA’s own records, documenting in detail how waterboarding and lesser-known techniques such as “rectal feeding” were actually employed.

Psychologist who was architect of post-9/11 CIA interrogations disputes Senate report WASHINGTON — One of the two psychologists paid millions for designing the CIA’s post-Sept. 11 program of brutal interrogations defends the treatment of al-Qaida detainees and disputes a critical Senate report. “What I would love the American people to know is that the way the Senate Democrats on that committee described the credentials and background of the two psychologists is just factually, demonstrably incorrect,” James E. Mitchell told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Wednesday from his Florida home. Mitchell, who is identified in the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report by a pseudonym, Grayson Swigert, declined to be specific about what he considered inaccurate. He said a secrecy agreement prevented him from confirming his involvement in the CIA program or fully defending himself. A U.S. official with knowledge of the program confirms that Mitchell is Swigert. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss information that has not been publicly released.

Nearly 9 in 10 lack confidence Obama, GOP can work together to solve problems WASHINGTON — Americans may not agree on much lately, but one opinion is nearly universal: There’s almost no chance that President Barack Obama, a Democrat, and the Republican Congress can work together to solve the country’s problems. A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds just 13 percent of Americans are confident the leaders, separated by nearly 2 miles of Pennsylvania Avenue, can work together, while 86 percent have no such faith. That’s far more than the 58 percent who felt that way just after the 2010 midterm elections in which the tea party movement rose to prominence. The doubts cross party lines: Fewer than 1 in 5 Democrats or independents have confidence the two sides can cooperate. Republicans are even more pessimistic, with just 1 in 10 confident Obama and Congress can work together. Those who lack confidence spread the blame around: 41 percent say neither side would do enough to work together, 35 percent place more blame on the Republicans, 22 percent on the president. Neither side holds much hope things are going to get better, either. Just 16 percent think the president is likely to restore public trust in government in the next two years, while 20 percent feel congressional Republicans will.

By SHAWN POGATCHNIK Associated Press

DUBLIN — Ireland is considering early recognition of Palestinian statehood as a possible tactic for kick-starting Middle East peace talks, the foreign minister declared Wednesday as he offered conditional support for an idea bitterly opposed by Israel. Charlie Flanagan spoke as Ireland became the latest European Union member to approve a non-binding parliamentary motion seeking recognition of Palestinian statehood. Lawmakers in Britain, France and Spain already have passed similar motions calling on their governments to follow Sweden, which on Oct. 30 ignited debate by becoming the first western EU member to recognize Palestinian statehood officially. Flanagan said Ireland’s government was considering the move. He credited Sweden with inspiring the entire 28-nation EU to open talks Nov. 26 in Brussels seeking a possible alliance-wide endorsement of Pal-

‘Achieving and recognizing a Palestinian state has always been the objective of the Irish government. Everything we do in the Middle East is directed towards that aim.’ — Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade estinian statehood. But he said Ireland still hoped to make the move as part of a wider IsraeliPalestinian accord, not before it or unilaterally in advance of achieving an EU consensus. “Achieving and recognizing a Palestinian state has always been the objective of the Irish government. Everything we do in the Middle East is directed towards that aim,” Flanagan told a virtually empty parliamentary chamber, with barely a dozen lawmakers present in the 166-seat chamber. Most represented the opposition Sinn Fein, an Irish nationalist party with strong Palestinian links. The Palestinian ambassador to Ireland, Ahmad Abdelrazek,

watched the debate from the visitors’ gallery above. “While successive governments have always seen recognition coming as part of an agreed peace, I’ve made it clear that I’ve absolutely no difficulty in principle with the idea of early recognition, if I believe it can contribute to achieving a settlement of the conflict. The present stalemate is not acceptable to me,” Flanagan said. But he stopped short of promising that the government would fulfill the parliamentary motion’s call to recognize Palestine ahead of any EU consensus. “First our priority goal is to work to begin or, indeed, resume a process of real nego-

tiations between the parties,” he said. “Despite previous failures and consequent deep frustration, our own experience tells us that this is the only way that conflict can be resolved, and a fully functioning Palestinian state on all of its territory established.” That didn’t stop Sinn Fein, which authored the motion, from fueling misleading reports that Ireland’s government had recognized Palestinian statehood. “Long live Palestine!” tweeted Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, who visited the region last week and was stopped by Israel from entering the Hamascontrolled Gaza Strip. Adams is a reputed former commander of the outlawed Irish Republican Army, which had close ties to the Palestine Liberation Organization. Israel argues that nations which confer full diplomatic legitimacy on the Palestinian Authority discourage their enemies from engaging in direct talks. Sweden became the 135th of the world’s 193 nations to recognize Palestine, but most of the West does not.

Brazil panel details military regime’s brutality By JENNY BARCHFIELD Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil took its most significant step yet to address the human rights violations of its military dictatorship on Wednesday, releasing an exhaustive report that documents nearly two decades of government-approved political killings and torture. After 30 years of impunity for crimes of the state, the National Truth Commission report names 377 people allegedly responsible for 434 deaths and disappearances, and thousands of acts of torture. The list includes top regime figures who instituted policies of persecution, and lowly soldiers who carried them out. The nearly 2,000-page report describes crimes against humanity in excruciating detail, and calls for the perpetrators to be prosecuted. But while the commission’s work has renewed debate on how Brazil has handled its dirty-war legacy, there’s little political will for overturning a 1979 amnesty law that has protected both military figures and leftists ever since the 1964-1985 dictatorship. Only

Death of Palestinian Cabinet minister after West Bank clash with Israeli troops stirs anger RAMALLAH, West Bank — A Palestinian Cabinet member died Wednesday after a scuffle with Israeli troops during a West Bank protest, and images of an Israeli officer grabbing the 55-year-old by the throat before he collapsed quickly stirred Palestinian anger at a time of badly strained relations with Israel. An autopsy has yet to determine what killed Ziad Abu Ain, but Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called him the victim of a “clear crime” and a “barbaric act.” He decreed three days of mourning for the minister, whose portfolio included organizing protests against Israeli settlements and the West Bank separation barrier. The incident threatened to further inflame tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. Calls grew for Abbas to suspend security coordination with Israel — a policy that has become the cornerstone of relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority in the absence of peace talks. Abbas met with officials from his Fatah movement and the Palestine Liberation Organization late Wednesday to consider a response and said all options were open. In the session, Abbas held up a photo of the Israeli officer grabbing Abu Ain’s throat.

Big $1.1 trillion spending bill faces first test Thursday in House; many unhappy with it WASHINGTON — Exposed to the light of day, a year-end, $1.1 trillion spending bill drew vociferous objections from liberals and milder criticism from conservatives on Wednesday while lawmakers readied a brief, stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown both parties vowed to avoid. Democrats complained bitterly in public about a portion of the $1.1 trillion measure that eases regulations imposed on big banks in the wake of the 2008 economic meltdown — even though 70 members of party’s rank and file supported an identical provision in a stand-alone bill late last year. After a closed-door meeting, Democrats also chorused objections to separate section of the spending bill that eases limits on campaign contributions to political parties. The White House declined to state President Barack Obama’s position on the legislation, negotiated in secret over several days by senior lawmakers, including top leaders in both parties and both houses. — The Associated Press C

46 percent of Brazilians said they want to scrap the amnesty, while 37 percent supported it and another 17 percent said they were unsure in a survey published in March by the respected Datafolha polling group. Even President Dilma Rousseff, a former Marxist guerrilla who was savagely tortured in the 1970s, seems unwilling to push for prosecutions. “Truth doesn’t mean vengeance. Truth mustn’t be the source of hatred or score-settling,” Rousseff said in an emotional ceremony as the report was made public. “Truth frees us all from that which went unsaid . It frees us from what remained hidden.” “We, who believe in the truth, hope that this report contributes to make it so that ghosts from the sad and painful past are no longer able to find shelter in silence and omission,” she said, pausing several times to stave off tears as the audience in the capital of Brasilia rose in a standing ovation. Created by Congress in 2011, the seven-member commission researched government and corporate archives and hospital and morgue records. Commis-

sioners conducted more than 1,200 interviews with victims, their families and their alleged perpetrators. The panel consulted with religious leaders, and visited the military installations where “subversives” including students, labor unionists, factory workers, farm workers, indigenous tribespeople, gays and others were tortured and killed. In all, the report documents 224 killings and 210 disappearances. These were not rare exceptions, but rather the result of a “systematic practice” by the military, it said. “Repression and the elimination of political opposition became the policy of the state,” the report said. The commission “therefore totally rejects the explanation offered up till today that the serious violations of human rights constituted a few isolated acts or excesses resulting from the zeal of a few soldiers.” The report does not examine crimes committed by leftists during Brazil’s dictatorship era. This nearly three-year effort is the most thorough accounting to date of the crimes of the military regime, and provides a

new official death toll, but its authors said continuing resistance from the military left an unknown number of victims unaccounted for. “These numbers certainly don’t correspond to the total of deaths and disappearances,” the report cautioned, “but only to cases it was possible to prove.” The document weaves together a detailed, harrowing, almost blow-by-blow narrative of the victims’ ordeals. Rousseff, who was one of the leaders of an armed militant group but has denied participating in any violence before her arrest at age 22, was among those interviewed, a rarity for a politician who has generally avoided talking about her experience. In the report, Rousseff details torture she underwent in detention, including taking such hard punches to the face that many of her teeth were knocked out, causing her jaw problems to this day. She also was subjected to electrical shocks, beatings and long hours in the “macaw’s perch” stress position, which kept her hanging upside down, her arms and legs strapped to a wooden pole.

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Wisconsin coach switches to Oregon State Anderson promptly steps down as Badgers coach to take head spot with Beavers with bowl game still to go By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer

Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen unexpectedly stepped down Wednesday to become head coach at Oregon State. Andersen, the Badgers’ coach for the past two seasons, informed the team of his decision Wednesday afternoon, the school said. Wisconsin finished 10-3 this season under Andersen and will play in the Outback Bowl against Auburn on Jan. 1. Wisconsin athletic director Barry

Alvarez said the search for Andersen’s successor had already started. Alvarez said he would consider coaching the team in the bowl game himself after several players asked him, but had not made a final decision. Alvarez said Andersen made the move for personal reasons. Mike Riley left the Pac-12’s Beavers to accept the Nebraska job after the dismissal of Bo Pelini. Oregon State finished this season 5-7 and out of the postseason picture. Oregon State will introduce Andersen as the 28th coach in team history at a

news conference Friday. The announcement of his hiring came the same day Oregon State announced extensive renovation plans for its football facilities. “We have hired the right coach,” Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis said. “We are investing in the new and expanded facilities he needs, including the $42 million makeover of the Valley Football Center we announced earlier today. We are ready to have Gary take us to the next level.” Andersen was 19-7 in his two seasons as Wisconsin’s coach. He came to the Badgers from Utah State, where he

spent four seasons. He also had a short stint as head coach at Southern Utah in 2003 before becoming an assistant at Utah. He’s 49-38 overall as a head coach. Andersen thanked Wisconsin in a prepared statement. “We worked very hard together and accomplished some great things,” Andersen said. “I had the opportunity to meet and coach some great young men and I look forward to watching them as they continue their careers and move through life.” The Badgers had an inconsistent

season, losing two of their first five games but recovering to win seven straight. But the season ended with a thud when the team was blown out by Ohio State 59-0 in the Big Ten championship game. A highlight of the season was the record-breaking performance of Melvin Gordon, who is one of the three finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Gordon leads the nation with 2,336 yards rushing and 179.7 yards per game. He set the single-game FBS rushing record with 408 yards against Nebraska, a record that only stood for a week.

Warriors extend Leafs topple Wings in shootout long hot streak Toronto gets best of Detroit in closely-matched division game By The Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to finish with a flurry, and the Golden State Warriors extended their franchise-best winning streak to 14 games by beating the Houston Rockets 105-93 on Wednesday night. Thompson scored 21 points and Curry added 20 points, seven assists and seven rebounds to power an 11-0 run in the final minutes and turn a tight game into another comfortable win. Golden State improved its NBA-best record to 19-2 and helped Steve Kerr became the first rookie coach to win 19 of his first 21 games. James Harden played through back pain to finish with 34 points and eight rebounds for the Rockets, who had won four straight and seven of eight despite Dwight Howard being sidelined. Howard (strained right knee) and Warriors center Andrew Bogut (right knee tendinitis) both sat out.

Harrison Barnes finished with 20 points and seven rebounds, and reserve Marreese Speights had 15 points and eight rebounds for the Warriors. Trevor Ariza and Donatas Motiejunas each scored 18 for the Rockets. HAWKS 95, 76ERS 79 ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Korver and Paul Millsap each scored 17 points, and Atlanta beat Philadelphia for its eighth straight victory — the Hawks’ longest winning streak in 17 years. Korver sank five 3-pointers as Atlanta (15-6) posted its best streak since an 11-0 start to the 1997-98 season. SPURS 109, KNICKS 95 SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Marco Belinelli scored a season-high 22 points and shorthanded San Antonio rolled to victory over the New York See NBA, page A-10

Kentucky avoids upset to Columbia LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Top-ranked Kentucky gave up the first 11 points, still trailed at halftime and finally shook off a slow start to beat pesky Columbia 56-46 on Wednesday night. In a college basketball season already marked by several big upsets, the Wildcats (10-0) got their toughest challenge yet from the Ivy League Lions. Columbia led for nearly 27 minutes before Aaron Harrison and the Wildcats took control. Set to face North Carolina, UCLA and Louisville in their next three games, the Wildcats had trouble from the outset against Columbia (5-3). Coach John Calipari called a timeout as the Lions took an 11-0 lead. The Wildcats clamped down on defense to make several stops in the second half and took the lead for good at 3634 on Derek Willis’ two free throws with 13:18 remaining. Harrison scored 14 points and Willie Cauley-Stein added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Kentucky. Injured freshman guards Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker didn’t play.

Maodo Lo scored 16 points for Columbia. No. 5 WISCONSIN 93, MILWAUKEE 54 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 18 points and Sam Dekker added 17 as Wisconsin extended its dominance over instate rival Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Badgers (9-1) increased their winning streak to 22 games against the Panthers and their series lead to 31-1, completing a five-day Milwaukee sweep. Wisconsin defeated Marquette 49-38 on Saturday. Matt Tiby with 17 points was the only player in double figures for the Panthers (4-6), whose lone victory in the series was 77-72 at Madison on Dec. 12, 1992. Nigel Hayes added 13 points and Bronson Koenig added 10 for Wisconsin, which shot 60.9 percent from the field.

No. 9 GONZAGA 81, WASHINGTON STATE 66 SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Przemek Karnowski tied a career high with 22 points and Gonzaga See HOOPS, page A-10

DETROIT (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs looked overmatched for 65 minutes. Then they got the best of the Detroit Red Wings in a shootout. Mike Santorelli scored Toronto’s second goal in the tiebreaker, and the Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 2-1 on Wednesday night. Santorelli, the Maple Leafs’ third shooter, got the puck past Jimmy Howard to lift Toronto to its third straight win and even the season series with its Atlantic Division rival 2-2. “We weren’t at our best tonight, but we stood up to the challenge,” Santorelli said after lifting his team to its first shootout win of the season. Tyler Bozak also scored in the shootout for Toronto. Pavel Datsyuk netted the lone goal for the Red Wings in the tiebreaker. Toronto had beaten Calgary on Tuesday night at home. Detroit hadn’t played since Sunday. “I think any time you can get points on back-to-backs, you’ve got to take it and run, no matter how you won,” Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said. Detroit broke a scoreless tie late in the second period when Tomas Jurco flicked a rebound of his shot to Gustav Nyquist, who spun and wristed the puck past prone goalie James Reimer. Toronto made it 1-1 early in the third when Phil Kessel tapped in James van Riemsdyk’s centering pass for his 15th goal. Reimer made 41 saves. Howard stopped 18 shots for the Red Wings, who had a three-game winning streak end. Detroit outshot the Maple Leafs 40-16 in regulation but went to overtime after missing on several good chances, including three breakaways. Datsyuk had the best opportunity but shot high late in the first. DUCKS 2, OILERS 1 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Beleskey scored his 14th goal and Frederik Andersen made 21 saves in Anaheim’s fifth consecutive victory, 2-1 over the spiraling

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Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening (41) falls over Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) as linesman Brian Murphy (93) moves aside during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday.

Oilers on Wednesday night. Ryan Kesler also scored for the Ducks, who held off last-place Edmonton’s late charge for their eighth win in 10 games. Anaheim (19-6-5) is three points ahead of Detroit in the overall standings despite the absence of top goal-scorer Corey Perry, who has the club’s latest major injury. “We have a lot of good players on this team, and experience makes players better,” said Kesler, who has 10 goals in 30 games with his new team. “When guys go down, guys have opportunities, and they make the most of it. We don’t let much define us in here when we deal with adversity — or the mumps.” The Ducks’ last 12 victories

were by just one goal, and they hung on to that slim lead yet again after Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored early in the third for Edmonton, which has lost 13 of 14. “I think if you want to win championships, you have to be a good defensive team and you have to win close games,” said defenseman Hampus Lindholm, whose sublime outlet pass set up Kesler’s goal. “We can always be better, but we did enough to get a win.” The Ducks won their second straight game without Perry, who is out until January with a sprained knee. Major injuries have been commonplace this season for Anaheim, which has already lost 192 man-games with a quarter of

its opening-night roster on the injured list. “There’s definitely a lot of opportunity out there, and we’re just trying to take advantage of it,” said Beleskey, who is tied for seventh in the NHL in goals. Former Ducks goalie Viktor Fasth stopped 32 shots for the Oilers (7-17-5), who are tied with Carolina for the fewest points in the NHL. “We played a good road game,” Fasth said. “Freddy was good in net at the other end, but I still think we could have a little more traffic in front of him and make it harder for him. ... It’s small things, and we have to look at those small details to become better. We’ve got to start winning.”

Winter meetings continue with Dodgers making moves Los Angeles acquires — then trades — P Heaney for 2B Kendrick in 7-player deal with Marlins By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw is considered the top pitcher in baseball, with three Cy Young Awards in four years for the Los Angeles Dodgers, an NL Most Valuable Player award and a $215 million, seven-year contract. Max Scherzer may be seeking an even bigger deal as his talks on the free-agent market move forward. “I’m not sure Kershaw is relevant,” agent Scott Boras said Wednesday at the winter meetings, “because he’s not a free agent.” Jon Lester became the first toplevel, free-agent starting pitcher to reach an agreement this offseason, a $155 million, six-year deal with

the Chicago Cubs that came together late Tuesday night and still must be finalized. Scherzer turned down an offer from Detroit last March that would have paid $144 million from 2015-20. Kershaw has the largest contract for a pitcher in total dollars and has the sport’s highest average salary at $30.7 million. “The prominent pitchers that have signed, (Justin) Verlander or (Felix) Hernandez or Kershaw, were not freeagent players,” Boras said. “And certainly if you put a performance like Kershaw into a free-agent market, you’re going to get a much, much different calibration of value.” Scherzer’s negotiations figure to stretch on for weeks or even into next year.

But other players were on the move or close to switching teams. In trade talks, the Dodgers were trying to acquire shortstop Jimmy Rollins from Philadelphia and send All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon and right-hander Dan Haren to Miami. The Phillies started retooling by shipping left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo to Pittsburgh for minor league lefty Joely Rodriguez. Boston was discussing a deal to obtain left-hander Wade Miley from Arizona. Among free agents, Houston agreed to an $18.5 million, three-year contract with Luke Gregerson and a $12.5 million, two-year deal with Pat Neshek, people familiar with the negotiations said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deals with C

the right-handed relievers were subject to physicals. And the Chicago White Sox finalized a $46 million, four-year contract with closer David Robertson after signing first baseman Adam LaRoche and reliever Zach Duke, and acquiring pitcher Jeff Samardzija in a trade with Oakland. “I love what Rick Hahn has been doing this offseason,” Robertson said of Chicago’s general manager. “I feel like he’s building a good squad that’s really going to be a competitor next year, and I’m hoping that we end up back in the playoffs.” Lester’s deal could open up the marketplace for other free agents and for players who may be available in trades, such as Philadelphia’s Cole Hamels, Detroit’s David Price, Cin-

cinnati’s Johnny Cueto and Washington’s Jordan Zimmermann. “That pitching market is going to move fast,” New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. Lester helped the Red Sox win World Series titles in 2007 and ‘13. Boston made a $70 million, fouryear offer during spring training, and after the Red Sox couldn’t reach an agreement on a new deal in July, they traded him to Oakland. Boston fell about $20 million short with its offer this week. “I think we would have liked to have had more chance for dialogue prior to the season,” Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said. “Why that didn’t happen, maybe there’s more than one reason. I think we can certainly learn from the process.”

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Knicks, who lost their 10th straight. San Antonio, playing without its Big Four, was 10 for 19 on 3-pointers and shot 50 percent overall. The Spurs had seven players in double figures, getting 13 points from Danny Green and 12 from Boris Diaw. HORNETS 96, CELTICS 87 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Al Jefferson had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and Charlotte withstood Boston’s fourthquarter rally to win. Kemba Walker added 18 points, and Lance Stephenson had 13 for the Hornets, who led by 12 points in the third quarter and were up 87-79 with 8:05 left. The Celtics — led by Marcus Thornton’s 13 fourthquarter points — pulled to 8785 with 4:31 remaining. But Walker’s three-point play and back-to-back baskets by Jefferson pushed Charlotte’s lead to 94-85 with 1:19 left. WIZARDS 91, MAGIC 89 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Bradley Beal converted a lob pass at the buzzer to lift Washington over Orlando. John Wall led the Wizards with 21 points and 11 assists, Nene added 12 points, Kris Humphries scored 11, and Marcin Gortat had 10. Washington, which scored the final seven points, beat Orlando for the seventh straight time.

BULLS 105, NETS 80 CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose scored 23 points, Pau Gasol had 16 points and 16 rebounds, and Chicago beat Brooklyn. Chicago had six players score in double figures, including all five starters. Jimmy Butler had 18 points, Mike Dunleavy scored 14, and Taj Gibson finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and six blocked shots. Deron Williams led Brooklyn with 17 points, but the Nets dropped their third straight. Kevin Garnett scored 13 points, and Alan Anderson had 12.

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beat Washington State. Kyle Wiltjer added 21 points and Byron Wesley had 20 for Gonzaga (8-1), which was coming off an overtime loss at No. 3 Arizona. Josh Hawkinson had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Washington State (4-5), which has lost four straight to the Bulldogs. DaVonte Lacy and Ike Iroegbu scored 14 apiece. Gonzaga has won 31 straight home games, the second-longest streak in the nation.

basketball NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 16 6 .727 — Brooklyn 8 12 .400 7 Boston 7 13 .350 8 New York 4 20 .167 13 Philadelphia 2 19 .095 13½ Southeast Division Atlanta 15 6 .714 — Washington 15 6 .714 — Miami 10 12 .455 5½ Orlando 9 15 .375 7½ Charlotte 6 15 .286 9 Central Division Cleveland 13 7 .650 — Chicago 13 8 .619 ½ Milwaukee 11 12 .478 3½ Indiana 7 15 .318 7 Detroit 3 19 .136 11 WESTERN CONFERENCE

MAVERICKS 112, PELICANS 107 DALLAS (AP) — Monta Ellis scored 13 of his 26 points in the final 5 minutes, and Dallas outlasted New Orleans. New Orleans had a chance to tie it in the final 6 seconds, but Ryan Anderson’s 3-point attempt bounced off the rim. Dallas’ Richard Jefferson grabbed the rebound, was fouled and made both free throws to seal the win. TIMBERWOLVES 90, TRAIL BLAZERS 82

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Wiggins had 23 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, and Minnesota stunned Portland. Corey Brewer had 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals for the Timberwolves, who snapped a sixgame losing streak and won for just the third time since Ricky Rubio went out with an injured ankle on Nov. 7. They outrebounded Portland 56-38 CLIPPERS 103, PACERS 96 to overcome four key players being out with injuries. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jamal Crawford scored 18 points NUGGETS 102, HEAT 82 and DeAndre Jordan grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds, helpDENVER (AP) — Wilson ing the Los Angeles Clippers Chandler scored 17 points, Arhold off Indiana for their ninth ron Afflalo had 16 and Denver straight win. beat Miami to snap a four-game Los Angeles (16-5) ended a losing streak. four-game skid against Indiana.

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Scoreboard

Southwest Division Memphis 17 4 .810 — Houston 16 5 .762 1 San Antonio 16 6 .727 1½ Dallas 17 7 .708 1½ New Orleans 10 11 .476 7 Northwest Division Portland 17 5 .773 — Denver 10 12 .455 7 Oklahoma City 8 13 .381 8½ Utah 6 16 .273 11 Minnesota 5 16 .238 11½ Pacific Division Golden State 19 2 .905 — L.A. Clippers 16 5 .762 3 Phoenix 12 11 .522 8 Sacramento 11 11 .500 8½ L.A. Lakers 6 16 .273 13½ Wednesday’s Games Washington 91, Orlando 89 L.A. Clippers 103, Indiana 96 Charlotte 96, Boston 87 Atlanta 95, Philadelphia 79 Chicago 105, Brooklyn 80 Dallas 112, New Orleans 107 Minnesota 90, Portland 82 San Antonio 109, New York 95 Golden State 105, Houston 93 Denver 102, Miami 82 Thursday’s Games Cleveland at Oklahoma City, 4 p.m. Houston at Sacramento, 6:30 p.m. All Times ADT

College scores EAST CCSU 65, UMBC 53 Dartmouth 69, Mass.-Lowell 48 Fordham 68, Monmouth (NJ) 58, OT Hobart 71, Rochester 61 Iona 77, Rider 64 Kansas 75, Georgetown 70 Penn St. 64, Duquesne 62 Penn St. Behrend 71, Fredonia St. 48 Providence 68, Rhode Island 60 Richard Stockton 82, RutgersCamden 66 St. John’s 74, Fairleigh Dickinson 52 St. Peter’s 60, Princeton 46 Temple 76, Towson 64

SOUTH Campbell 70, Delaware St. 55 Carson-Newman 80, LenoirRhyne 76 Emory & Henry 85, Montreat 74 Hofstra 105, Coppin St. 64 Kentucky 56, Columbia 46 Lincoln Memorial 109, Va. Lynchburg 38 Louisiana-Lafayette 94, Louisiana Tech 86 Maryland 67, NC Central 56 UNC Greensboro 82, Greensboro 78 MIDWEST Augsburg 67, Macalester 36 Bethel (Minn.) 60, Hamline 55 Gustavus 63, Carleton 57 Incarnate Word 74, Nebraska 73 Kalamazoo 53, Marygrove 51 Minnesota 85, Southern U. 57 Nebraska-Omaha 94, Iowa Wesleyan 67 Ohio St. 97, High Point 43 Purdue 87, Arkansas St. 46 SE Missouri 55, S. Illinois 54 St. Olaf 84, St. John’s (Minn.) 73 St. Thomas (Minn.) 75, St. Mary’s (Minn.) 43 Valparaiso 79, Trinity (Ill.) 54 Wis.-Platteville 52, Wis.-Oshkosh 47 Wis.-River Falls 64, Wis.-La Crosse 59 Wis.-Stevens Pt. 73, Wis.-Stout 56 Wis.-Superior 67, Wis.-Eau Claire 58 Wisconsin 93, Milwaukee 54 SOUTHWEST SE Oklahoma 69, Tulsa 66 Texas Tech 73, Fresno St. 56 FAR WEST California 45, Wyoming 42 Colorado St. 62, Colorado 60 Davidson 110, Montana 99 Gonzaga 81, Washington St. 66 N. Iowa 65, Denver 55 San Diego St. 60, Long Beach St. 59 UCLA 77, UC Riverside 66 Utah 65, BYU 61

hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Detroit 29 17 6 6 40 Tampa Bay 29 18 8 3 39 Montreal 30 18 10 2 38 Toronto 28 16 9 3 35 Boston 28 15 12 1 31 Florida 26 11 8 7 29 Ottawa 27 11 11 5 27 Buffalo 28 10 16 2 22 Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh 27 18 6 3 39 N.Y. Islanders 28 19 9 0 38 Washington 27 13 10 4 30 N.Y. Rangers 26 12 10 4 28 New Jersey 29 11 13 5 27 Philadelphia 27 9 13 5 23 Columbus 27 10 15 2 22 Carolina 27 8 16 3 19 WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division Chicago 28 19 8 1 Nashville 27 18 7 2 St. Louis 28 18 8 2 Winnipeg 29 15 9 5 Minnesota 26 15 10 1 Dallas 28 10 13 5 Colorado 28 9 13 6 Pacific Division Anaheim 30 19 6 5 Vancouver 29 18 9 2 Calgary 29 17 10 2 San Jose 30 15 11 4 Los Angeles 28 14 9 5 Arizona 28 10 15 3 Edmonton 29 7 17 5 NOTE: Two points for a win, point for overtime loss.

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Wednesday’s Games Toronto 2, Detroit 1, SO Anaheim 2, Edmonton 1 Thursday’s Games Chicago at Boston, 3 p.m. Calgary at Buffalo, 3 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Columbus at Washington, 3 p.m. Los Angeles at Ottawa, 3:30 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 3:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at St. Louis, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Colorado, 5 p.m. Nashville at Arizona, 5 p.m. Minnesota at San Jose, 6:30 p.m. All Times ADT

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

L 3 6 6 11

T Pct 0 .769 0 .538 0 .538 0 .154

PF 401 314 281 214

PA 267 260 241 349

4 6 11 11

0 .692 0 .538 0 .154 0 .154

407 314 220 199

307 260 374 356

4 5 5 6

1 .654 0 .615 0 .615 0 .538

281 362 356 276

289 319 255 270

3 5 6 11

0 .769 0 .615 0 .538 0 .154

385 293 291 200

293 272 241 350

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

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 ADT

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX С Agreed to terms with RHP David Robertson on a four-year contract. National League MIAMI MARLINS С Agreed to terms with C Jhonatan Solano on a minor league contract. NEW YORK METS С Promoted Ian Levin to director of minor league operations. Named T.J. Barra manager of baseball research and development. PITTSBURGH PIRATES С Traded LHP Joely Rodriguez to Philadelphia for LHP Antonio Bastardo. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MILWAUKEE BUCKS С Named Matt Pazaras senior vice president of business development. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL С Named Phoenix owner Michael Bidwell, Atlanta owner Arthur Blank, Kansas City owner Clark Hunt, Dee Haslam, Cowboys executive vice president Charlotte Jones Anderson, Chicago owner George McCaskey, Houston owner Robert McNair, Warrick Dunn and John Stallworth to the conduct committee. NFLPA С Named Ahmad Nassar president of NFL Players Inc., effective Feb. 2. BALTIMORE RAVENS С Placed DB Danny Gorrer on injured reserve. Released WR LaQuan Williams from the practice squad. Signed CB Antoine Cason. Signed TE Allen Reisner to the practice squda. BUFFALO BILLS С Placed WR Mike Williams on injured reserve. Released WR Eric Thomas from the practice squad. CAROLINA PANTHERS С Released QB Matt Blanchard. Signed RB Tauren Poole to the practice squad. DENVER BRONCOS С Released G Mark Asper from the practice squad. Signe WR Isaiah Burse to the practice squad.

DETROIT LIONS С Released RB Montell Owens from the active roster and LB Jerrell Harris from the practice squad. HOUSTON TEXANS С Placed Jadeveon Clowney on injured reserve. Signed LB Jason Ankrah from the practice squad and DE Kourtnei Brown to the practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS С Placed RB Denard Robinson on injured reserve. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS С Signed LB JoJo Dickson to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS С Placed LB Michael Mauti on injured reserve. Signed OT Carter Bykowski from San Francisco’s practice squad. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS С Released FB Michael Zordich from the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS С Signed DT Dominique Hamilton to the practice squad. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES С Released DB Roc Carmichael. PITTSBURGH STEELERS С Released DB Jordan Dangerfield from the practice squad. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS С Released TE Taylor Sloat from the practice squad. WASHINGTON REDSKINS С Signed CB Justin Rogers. HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES С Recalled D David Schlemko from Portland (AHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS С Assigned D Dillon Fournier from Rockford (AHL) to Indy (ECHL). Recalled D Mathieu Brisebois from Indy (ECHL) to Rockford (AHL). COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS С Activated D Cody Goloubef from injured reserve and loaned him to Springfield (AHL) for conditioning. Assigned LW Kerby Rychel to Springfield. OTTAWA SENATORS С Assigned G Chris Driedger from Binghamton (AHL) to Evansville (ECHL) SOCCER Major League Soccer HOUSTON DYNAMO С Named Owen Coyle coach. L.A. GALAXY С Announced the retirement of F Rob Friend. NEW YORK RED BULLS С Traded D Jamison Olave to Real Salt Lake for allocation money. ORLANDO CITY FC С Traded D Eric Gehrig to Chicago for a 2016 second-round draft pick. COLLEGE ST. NORBERT С Named B.J. Bryant women’s volleyball coach. TROY С Named Jon Sumrall assistant head football coach/ defensive assistant. VIRGINIA С Announced DE Eli Harold will enter the NFL draft. WISCONSIN С Announced the resignation of football coach Gary Andersen, to become coach of Oregon State.

“I can’t breathe” shirts appear

kott Chapman had eight first-half lone defeat, at home against Top points. 10 foe Virginia a week ago. Tyler Haws led BYU (7-3) with 23 points, and Kyle Collinsworth No. 23 NORTH. IOWA 65, By JOSEPH WHITE added 17.

DENVER 55

No. 18 SAN DIEGO ST. 60, LONG BEACH ST. 59

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dwayne Polee II hit a tying 3-pointer and JJ O’Brien made a go-ahead putback as San Diego State rallied with a 19-10 closing run to beat Long Beach State. Polee scored 16 points for SDSU (7-2), which trailed by eight with 8 1/2 minutes left following the second of two 3-pointers by Mike Caffey. Polee made a 3-pointer with No. 10 KANSAS 75, 3:15 left to tie it. Winston Shepard GEORGETOWN 70 had a steal and Angelo Chol missed from in close, but O’Brien scooped WASHINGTON (AP) — Bran- up the ball and put it back to give nen Greene went 5 for 5 from SDSU the lead for good, 56-54. 3-point range and scored a careerhigh 19 points as Kansas made a basketball statement with a win No. 19 MARYLAND 67, over Georgetown, even as Hoyas NC CENTRAL 56 players were making a societal COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) statement by wearing “I CAN’T BREATHE” T-shirts for the na- — Richaud Pack scored 17 points, Jake Layman added 15 and Marytional anthem. Greene scored 16 in the second land took control in the first half half, including two free throws before coasting past North Carothat helped clinch the game in the lina Central. The Terrapins (9-1) used a 21-2 final minute. Frank Mason added 14 points, and Perry Ellis had 13 run to go up by 21. Maryland conpoints and 10 rebounds for the nected on five 3-pointers during Jayhawks (7-1), who have won six the surge, including two apiece by Layman and freshman Jared Nickstraight. Joshua Smith scored 20 points ens. It was the second win in a row to lead the Hoyas (5-3), whose other losses came against No. 4 for the Terrapins following their Wisconsin and No. 15 Butler.

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DENVER (AP) — Seth Tuttle had 12 points and Deon Mitchell scored nine of his 11 in the first half, when Northern Iowa missed only two shots from the floor against Denver. Northern Iowa hit 15 of 17 attempts (88.2 percent) in the opening half to build a lead that stretched to 22 points. That cushion was enough as the Panthers held off a Pioneers squad that usually plays them tough, with all three of the previous meetings decided by six points or fewer. The Panthers moved to 9-0 for the third time in school history. The last time Northern Iowa began with nine straight wins was 196364 under coach Norm Stewart.

No. 24 ST. JOHN’S 74, FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 52 NEW YORK (AP) — D’Angelo Harrison scored 26 points and Phil Greene IV had 16 to lead St. John’s past Fairleigh Dickinson. Sir’Dominic Pointer added 12 points and Chris Obekpa had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Red Storm (7-1) in their first game as a ranked team since 2011. Obekpa also had six of the Red Storm’s 11 blocked six shots. Harrison grabbed six rebounds and made all eight of his free throws.

No. 12 OHIO STATE 97, HIGH POINT 43 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kam Williams scored a career-high 23 points, including 13 in a row for Ohio State in the first half against High Point. D’Angelo Russell had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists for the Buckeyes (7-1), who hit 35 of 56 shots from the field for 63 percent. Jae’Sean Tate scored 12, Shannon Scott added 11 points and seven assists, and Sam Thompson scored 10. John Brown, averaging 19.6 points coming in, had 19 to lead High Point (6-3), from the Big South Conference.

No. 13 UTAH 65, BYU 61 PROVO, Utah (AP) — Delon Wright had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help Utah beat BYU. Wright scored nine points in the second half and sparked a 10-0 run that helped the Utes (7-1) overcome a 31-30 halftime deficit. Wright also had two steals and was 6 of 7 on free throws. Kenneth Ogbe added nine points and freshman forward BrekC

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first major “I Can’t Breathe” protest from college sports would naturally come from Georgetown, where societal statements are part of the school’s DNA. And what a powerful one it was. The entire roster emerged for the final warmups before the Hoyas’ loss to No. 10 Kansas on Wednesday night wearing black short-sleeve T-shirts with the words “I CAN’T BREATHE” in bold white letters. The players wore the Tshirts during the national anthem while lined up across the court, an image that could bring to mind protesters blocking traffic on a city street in silent, nonviolent defiance. Then they shook hands with the Jayhawks before taking off the shirts for the announcement of the starting lineups. Many notable professional athletes — including LeBron James and Kobe Bryant — have written the message on their warmups or other equipment in recent days, echoing the last words spoken by Eric Garner as police were attempting to arrest him in New York

in July. A grand jury decided last week not to indict the officers involved, spurring protests across the country. It should be no surprise that coach John Thompson III would allow his players to make such a statement. His father, longtime Hoyas coach John Thompson Jr., was known for taking bold positions during a Hall of Fame career, especially in support of minorities. Most famously, the elder Thompson walked off the court before a home game in 1989 to protest NCAA Proposition 42, which restricted the criteria under which athletes could receive scholarships. After the game, Thompson III gave a detailed, eloquent explanation for the T-shirts, saying it was a player-driven idea that had its origins after the team watched a similar grand jury decision concerning another shooting — that of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri — live on television while in the Bahamas for a holiday tournament. The coach said the players initially wanted to wear the shirts at the Hoyas’ previous game, but he first wanted to have more conversations with them to make sure they all understood the answer to the

question: “Why do you want to wear this shirt?” “You can go from Patrick Ewing wearing a T-shirt underneath his jersey, then it becomes something that everyone does,” Thompson III said. “Allen Iverson braiding his hair and playing in the league, then it becomes something everyone does. Kobe wearing the tights and then everyone does it. “And this isn’t that. This isn’t one of those things where you go along just because it’s something that’s trending. We have had a lot of discussions, and the emotions as it relates to the protest the guys wanted to do today, the emotions and the feelings in the locker room are all over the place, meaning not necessarily everyone feels the same way. “The emotions are from fear to frustration to confusion to anger, and the reasons why every individual wanted to wear it is all over the place, too, which is probably pretty consistent with the emotions across the country right now. ... I think the group wanted to possibly put ourselves in the position to be a part of a process, to help where there’s positive change, as opposed to just negative reactions.”

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Week 15: 16 ways to stave off winter boredom By NOLAN ROSE For the Peninsula Clarion

The column got back on the winning side of things with a thoroughly boring 8-7-1 performance in week 14. Our season mark now sits at 111-95-2 against the spread. We have another weekend full of great games to throw darts at this week. It’s incredible that we’re already in week 15, just four weeks from the wild card round. What are we going to do this winter without football? It’s a sad thought. Better enjoy what little football we have left! Oh and by the way, don’t look now, but everyone’s favorite Seattle Seahawks are starting to find their championship stride. Arizona Cardinals @ ST. LOUIS RAMS -4.5 The 10-3 Desert Bats head to St. Louis to face the 6-7 Mountain Goats Thursday night in a pivotal contest. It’s incredible how far the Cardinals have fallen in such a short period of time. Arizona has dropped two of three games since losing Carson Palmer to a season ending knee injury. Now, the once mighty Cardinals are more than a field goal dog against an under .500 Rams team! Arizona was talking Super Bowl a few weeks ago. Bruce Arian’s men are now fighting just to make the playoffs. That’s life in the NFL. Rams win 21-14 Pittsburgh Steelers @ ATLANTA FALCONS +2.5

Pittsburgh wants to be a good team, but every time you’re ready to jump on the band wagon the Steelers drop a winnable game. The 5-8 Falcons lead the NFC South and would host a playoff game if the season ended today. That’s embarrassing. At this point, it’s likely a six-win team will win the division. Inexplicably, Pittsburgh has already lost to two NFC South teams this season, the Tampa Bay Bucs and the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta might as well make it a third. Falcons win 30-27

Washington Redskins @ NEW YORK GIANTS -7 It’s time for the Native Americans to fold up the teepee. Washington is a mess and to make matters worse the Redskins may have to turn back to Robert Griffin this week. Griffin’s tenure in the Nation’s capital needs to end. The Giants haven’t exactly been a success story, but at least the team still has a pulse with star rookie receiver Odell Beckham Jr making one incredible catch after another. In a battle of bad football teams the Giants are less bad. Giants win 30-14 Miami Dolphins @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -7.5 The Patriots have only lost three games this season and one of the three was an opening week loss in Miami. Look for Darth Belichick to avenge that defeat this Sunday when the Patriots host the Fighting Tuna. Miami is battling for their playoff lives at 7-6, but New England’s motivation is just as strong. The Patriots are tied with the Denver Broncos in the race for the AFC’s top seed, but the Chowder Heads hold the head-tohead tiebreaker. With so much on the line the Patriots will give a virtuoso performance. Patriots win 33-17 Oakland Raiders @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS -10 Oakland’s roller coaster ride will continue in Kansas City this Sunday. The Raiders topped the Chiefs three weeks ago to notch their first victory of the season. The Silver and Black followed up that performance with a 52-0 drubbing at the hands of the St. Louis Rams. Unbelievably, Oakland parlayed that debacle into a riveting victory over their Bay Area rivals, the San Francisco 49ers, last week. A return trip to Missouri shouldn’t be hospitable. Look for a pissed off Chiefs team, losers of three straight, to return order to the galaxy. Chiefs win 27-9 HOUSTON TEXANS @ Indianapolis Colts -7 Houston has played good football of

late. The Texas sized turnaround probably happened too late for the team to qualify for the postseason. What little playoff hopes the Texans have will evaporate entirely with a loss in Indiana this Sunday. There’s every reason to expect the Texans will give the Colts their best effort. Indianapolis on the other hand, hasn’t looked particularly sharp. As great as wunderkind quarterback Andrew Luck can be, he does have a penchant for throwing the ball to the other team. A costly interception or two will keep this game closer than you would expect. Colts win 23-20 JACKSONVILLE JAGS @ Baltimore Ravens -14 The Jungle Kittens have put themselves in excellent position to gain the number one pick in next year’s draft, and if you’re a Jacksonville fan, that’s all you can ask of your team. A road win in Baltimore would be devastating to both sides. Jacksonville would lose draft position, and the Ravens would likely be knocked out of playoff contention. There’s every reason to believe the Ravens will fly away with an easy victory, but this is the NFL, where the obvious rarely happens. Ravens win 28-20 GREEN BAY PACKERS @ Buffalo Bills +6 I’ve been saying it all year. Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills! Buffalo’s narrow defeat in Denver a week ago all but ended their playoff hopes. I expect Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to put the final nail in the coffin this Sunday. Simply, nobody is playing the quarterback position better than Rodgers right now, and that’s a scary thought for a Seahawks fan. Add star running back Eddie Lacy to the mix and the Packers offense is next to impossible to stop. The Bills have been a feel good story all season, but that story is about to end. Packers win 38-14 TAMPA BAY BUCS @ Carolina Panthers -3.5 My NFL Insider sources in Kasilof haven’t been able to reveal any news regarding the status of injured Panther

quarterback Cam Newton. Newton was hurt in a car wreck earlier this week. With the passer’s status up in the air, I’m left with no choice but to side with the Buccaneer’s. Bucs win 20-17

rookie quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater, will find life difficult against a fearsome Detroit front seven. The Lions are the least talked about good team in 2014. Lions win 27-6

CINCINNATI BENGALS @ Cleveland Browns +1

San Francisco 49ers @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS -10

Is this the most anticipated game in Cleveland Browns history? The Browns have inserted Johnny Manziel as their starting quarterback for this Sunday’s contest against the rival Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns have historically been one of the most boring franchises in the NFL, rarely mattering to fans outside of Northeast Ohio. If nothing else Manziel makes Cleveland relevant. It’s either going to be a highlight reel or train wreck come Sunday. Train wreck is the safe play. Bengals win 23-17

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Jets don’t lose 7-3

Vegas could have made this a three touchdown spread and I still would favor my Seahawks. In the most heartwarming development of the season, the 49ers are done, cooked, roasted, kaput, and however else you want to say it. Seattle defeated San Francisco in Santa Clara Thanksgiving Night 19-3 leaving the 49ers in a precarious position. Harbaugh’s men needed to win out to have any realistic hope of reaching the playoffs for a fourth straight year. With 10 days to prepare for their next opponent, the pathetic Oakland Raiders, you would have expected a great performance from the team. Nope! San Francisco lost 24-13. Ouch. 49ers passer Colin Kaepernick more closely resembles a petulant baby than an NFL quarterback. Seahawks win 30-6

DENVER BRONCOS @ San Diego Chargers +4.5

Dallas Cowboys @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES -3.5

NEW YORK JETS @ Tennessee Titans +2

Lord Manning will continue his regular season mastery of the NFL when the Broncos’ trot towards the playoffs reaches the sunny shores of San Diego this weekend. You can almost read this book before it’s written. The Broncos and Patriots will both win out, resulting in an AFC title match between the two in Boston this January. The contest will be hailed as the last great battle between two of the all-time great quarterbacks. Of course, like previous renditions, Manning’s mysterious post-season failures will continue and Tom Terrific will stake claim to the quarterback crown. It must be this way. Why even play the rest of the games? Broncos win 28-17 Minnesota Vikings @ DETROIT LIONS -8 The Lions will take another leap towards the postseason with an easy victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota has improved this year under new coach Mike Zimmer, but struggling

I have no idea what to do with this contest. Both teams are vying for the NFC East division championship. Both are very dangerous, capable of beating any team in the league, but both have obvious flaws. The Eagles already hold a 33-10 victory over the Cowboys in Dallas. Oddly, Dallas is 6-0 on the road this season. So maybe the Cowboys are better off away from Jerry’s World, but you still have to side with the home team in a coin flip. Eagles win 26-21 New Orleans Saints @ CHICAGO BEARS +3 I really, really have no clue what to do with this Monday night affair. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I cannot pick a Saints game. I sided with New Orleans at home last week and the Saints fell 41-10 to a bad Carolina Panthers team. I’m taking the Bears this week, which of course means the good version of the Saints will show up. Fun! Bears win 30-28

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mation will be posted on the tribe’s website A maintenance crew and insurance company will assess the damage Thursday. PetersonNyren said the damage is minor considering the alternative. She said she was grateful that the 30 people inside the building came out safe. “I’m impressed with the quick response from the fire department,” she said. “They took care to cover furniture and limit the damage. If it happened any other time it could have been a total loss.”

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look for the source of the smell, Oilers have made significant saw smoke in the tribal court area changes to lower that number and we initiated our emergency to $80,000 to $90,000. evacuation plan,” Moon said. Tice said a field and building “We have a detailed response maintenance employee will be plan to any situation. Our plan is completely off the books this to get people out first and figure year. James Clark, the general out what’s going on.” manager, was let go in August. Jaylene Peterson-Nyren, ExOperations also have been ecutive Director of the Kenaistreamlined between the basetze Indian Tribe said the office ball club, booster club and Old was shut down for the rest of Town Bingo. the day after servers and phone “We basically only have lines went down. She said she Reach Dan Balmer at dan- one employee now, and one hopes regular business hours iel.balmer@peninsulaclarion. part-time employee,” Tice said. will resume Thursday. Infor- com. “We’ve combined some jobs between the three separate organizations.” The streamlining still leaves were staggering. “To implement this regula- two major problems — a lot of tion, that means all of those money still must be raised, and Continued from page A-1 vessels would have to be in- now there are a lot more tasks spected. By whom? What crite- that must be done without the that nearly every commercial ria where they going to use and aid of full-time help. fishing boat in the Cook Inlet what methods were they going Tice said the major push would be required to get a per- to ask us to employ?” Maw to raise funds will start in the mit to discharge into the water. said. “We asked and never got new year. The major fundraiser “We wouldn’t be able to just an answer.” scheduled thus far is the Oilers wash (fish guts) back into the Curry said the next step “Lucky 7” Gusher Gala, which sea,” Maw said. “The ironic would be to push for a perma- will be Feb. 7 at the Soldotna part was, say I’m out halibut nent moratorium, similar to one Regional Sports Complex. fishing, I clean a halibut that that has already been granted to Tickets are $100 for the event, just came out of that water and recreational boats, for the com- which includes a prime rib dinI can’t throw the gills and guts mercial fishing fleet. ner, beer and seven chances to back in the water without a per“We’ll be looking for a permit? That was kind of the silli- manent exemption that not only ness of it.” makes economic, but common While the rule would affect sense for the commercial fishabout 8,500 boats in Alaska, ermen around the country,” she Continued from page A-1 the EPA estimates that near- said. ly 138,000 boats nationwide would fall under the discharge Reach Rashah McChesney disappointment with the assemmonitoring requirements. at rashah.mcchesney@penin- bly’s decision to delay the process. Penrod and her husband Maw said the implications sulaclarion.com. Travis Penrod are the head of the Diamond Willow Homeowners Association who have two local Police say felon killed prosecutor option zoning petitions submitted to the borough planning deANCHORAGE (AP) — A convicted Alaska felon with a partment that request a rezone to history of assaulting women was charged with first-degree single-family residential. murder Wednesday in the shooting death of an assistant state “Both the assembly and prosecutor in Barrow. planning commission members Ronald Fischer, 47, was arraigned in the death of Brian seem to not really know what Sullivan, an assistant district attorney in the country’s northlocal option zoning is,” Penrod ernmost community. said. “The delay is because of In a charging document, North Slope Borough police said an appeal for land use permit Fischer shot Sullivan twice in the head in a jealous rage over by one person. If the appeal is the estranged mother of Fischer’s children, whom Sullivan in our favor, we would rather had started dating. these two petitions be ready to “Police believe that Fischer shot Sullivan twice in the face go enact right then. If the apwith a 20-gauge shotgun from a distance estimated at 10 feet peal goes against us, we will (or less), as Sullivan was seated on a couch,” said Lt. Travis appeal that decision and that’s Welch in an affidavit accompanying the criminal complaint. another six months.”

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win a total of $10,000 in prizes. “I’m hoping the Gusher will be a platform for people to step forward and give more than maybe they’ve given in the past,” Tice said. “I’m hoping to make more at the Gusher than we have in past years.” Tice said the organization also is drawing up a plan as to how it will go out into the community and generate sales. As for the tasks it takes to put on a season, Tice said the organization is looking at hiring a college intern or possibly someone from the community on a three-month basis. He also said ballpark maintenance will fall to the baseball operations committee, which will take care of the duties itself, or find volunteers to do it. Tice did not deny that the Oilers are flying by the seat of their pants. “Flying by the seat of our pants is just about how it’s going to be this year,” Tice said. “But if we pull it off and prove to ourselves we can do it, rinse and repeat, and do it again next year.” In doing so, the organization will be getting back to its roots. “We looked back at our minutes from old meetings years

and years ago,” Tice said. “This is exactly how it was. They would freak out at the end of every season about how they were going to do it next year.” Tice said things changed in the 1990s with the immense success of gaming. Although Tice said gaming has been doing slightly better, he said the organization has to assume the days of gaming saving the day are over. He said the process of letting employees go was extremely tough, making for a lot of tension this summer on the board. But Tice said he is hopeful that period is behind the board, and it can come together to put on a season. “We got complacent,” Tice said of the effect of the very profitable years of gaming. “I think we are getting back to what we are called, the Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club. “We’re going to treat it like a club where everyone is involved, volunteering to make it happen.” And while a booming bottom line is nice, it is not necessary. “As a nonprofit, our goal is simply to make it through the year,” Tice said. “We just have to put on a baseball season. We don’t have to make money.”

Now, about that season. The Oilers are scheduled to christen Coral Seymour Memorial Park with a 7 p.m. game on June 12 against the Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks. The problem is the Oilers have no coach or players at this point. “Most coaches are pretty much recruited by September,” Tice said. “We are hitting the game late.” But with 118 former Oilers listed on the grandstand that went on to Major League Baseball, Tice said he is hopeful the Oilers can overcome the late start. Tice said the Oilers are looking to reach into their illustrious past to get a head coach. “If we can get the right coach, they’re going to put together a good team,” he said. While that opening pitch on June 12 is an alluring goal, Tice said he is not allowing himself to think that far ahead. “We’re sort of in this mode where we’re concentrated on the Gusher,” he said. “When the Gusher is over, everyone takes a breath and we can concentrate on the season now.”

The borough’s local option zone ordinance provides property owners in rural districts an opportunity to petition the assembly for greater restrictions on land use than otherwise provided under the borough code. Assembly member Blaine Gilman said the assembly body is listening to the concerns of the homeowners. He said by waiting for the appeal process to take place, the petitioners have a better chance of getting what they want. The assembly heard a quarterly report from Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Interim Superintendent Sean Dusek and Board of Education President Joe Arness. Dusek, who took over as superintendent for Dr. Steve Atwater, on Dec. 1, said he is committed to the position and proud of what the district has accomplished the last several years. Dusek said enrollment pro-

jections estimate about 40 more students next year. Arness said the board is in the budget process right now and should have a “firm picture” of the budget situation by the end of January. “We are sure we will be in a deficit situation, it’s just a question of how drastic that deficit is,” Arness said. The school district employee contracts expire at the end of the year and new negotiations are expected to begin at the start of the year, Arness said. “Until that is done, we don’t know what the bottom line is going to be,” he said. “Costs have a way to influence the budget given 82 percent goes to salaries and benefits.” Borough Mayor Mike Navarre said he has planned regular meetings with Dusek to “stay on the same page” regarding education funding. Navarre said he has also requested a meeting with new Gov. Bill

Walker to talk about issues within the borough before the start of the legislative session. In light of the legalization of marijuana in the November election, the assembly will look to update an ordinance that amends employee conduct requirements at their next meeting. Haggerty said the ordinance is just to bring up to date the borough code regarding employee conduct. Navarre acknowledged sorrow in the passing of longtime Soldotna resident Dolly Farnsworth, 92, who died Monday. Farnsworth was the first woman to sit on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in 1965. “She was a pillar in the community, a homesteader and former mayor,” he said. “She was a mentor of mine and friend. Our thoughts go out to her family.” The next borough assembly meeting is Jan. 6, 2015 in Soldotna.

Reach Jeff Helminiak at jeff. helminiak@peninsulaclarion. com.

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What’s Happening Best Bets n A exhibition of work by students Sue Covich, Jessica Isenman-Bookey, Alisah Kress, Chelsea Springer and Sandra Sterling is on display in the Gary Freeburg Gallery at Kenai Peninsula College through Jan. 1. There will be an artists’ reception from 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 11. The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday.

Events and Exhibits n There are two December exhibits at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook Avenue in Old Town Kenai. “Dreams are Real,” a solo exhibit of works by Pati Deuter, and the “Annual Kids Art Exhibit” will both feature some exceptional local art. Art center hours are Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. The Kenai Fine Arts Center will be open through Dec. 23 only to view these two great exhibits. Call 283-7040 for more information. n Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited is hosting a free fly fishing movie night at Main Street Tap & Grill in Kenai on Friday from 6-8 p.m. This event is labeled “Flies, Film, and Foam” and the films are provided by the renowned fly fishing film experts at The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T). Your local KPTU chapter donated to a great cause, Casting for a Cure, in order to obtain these exciting fly fishing films, and we’re excited to share them with you! This is a free event and seating will be first come-first serve. All ages are welcome to attend. n A community choir, The Kenai Peninsula Singers, is open to everyone who wants to be there, whether it is their first time singing or they sang at The Met. The choir will rehearse every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Kenai Central High School choir room. Call or email for more details: 907283-2125 or simjnissen@gmail.com. n The Triumvirate Theatre on the Kenai Spur Highway just north of Kenai presents two live shows during the holiday season. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” shows at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 and Dec. 26, and 3 p.m. on Dec. 13 and Dec. 27. “A Christmas Carol” dinner theater presentation is at 6 p.m. Dec. 19-20. (These shows include a delicious holiday dinner). A show-only presentation of “A Christmas Carol” is at 7 p.m. Dec. 18. For tickets visit www.triumviratetheatre.org. n Kenai Peninsula Orchestra is pleased to present “An Evening of Christmas” on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at Renee C. Henderson Auditorium, Kenai Central High School. This program of holiday music features solos, ensembles, Central Peninsula Community Orchestra directed by Mellisa Nill, Redoubt Chamber Orchestra directed by Tammy Vollom-Matturro, introducing Kenai Peninsula Singers under the direction of Simon Nissen, and our always popular sing-alongs! Admittance is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and $25 for families at the door.

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n Don Jose’s, 205 S. Willow Street in Kenai, will host a comedy show featuring Big Irish Jay Hollingsworth, Mike Lajoie and host Rick Ruiz, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show starts at 8:30 p.m. $10 cover charge. n The Flats Bistro on Kalifornsky Beach Road has live music with Garrett Mayer on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Raymond Machen-Gray on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. n The Vagabond Inn, Mile 14.1 Kalifornsky Beach Road, has live music with Robb Justice Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Saturday is a smoke-free show. n Veronica’s Cafe in old town Kenai has open mic from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, and live music with The Pepper Shakers Saturday at 6:30 p.m. n Join Steve and Fern Holloway for karaoke every Saturday night at the Kenai Moose Lodge. Singing starts at 9 p.m. and everyone is welcome. n An all acoustic jam takes place every Thursday. The jam is at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on the first Thursday of the month, and at the Kenai Senior Center during the rest of the month. Jam starts at 6:30 p.m. n AMVETS Post 4 is open to all military veterans and their families for support and camaraderie. Join us for Friday night tacos, or Saturday night steaks with Karaoke. Sunday afternoon its super hamburgers. Not a member? Stop by and we can show you how to become a part of this special veteran’s organization. AMVETS is located in the Red Diamond Center next door to IDEA Schools. n Sharpen your dart skills with a fun tournament every Sunday during the season at the AmVets in the Red Diamond Center. The number of players will determine the game. Sign up begins at 1:00 p.m. For more information call 262-3540. n Odie’s Deli in Soldotna has live music Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Pub Quiz night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. See ARTS, page B-2

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Silver light gleams, On cascading snow — A spruce bough springs to the light. Pricked ears alert Feet padding soft My dog sifts shadow and bright Washed in wonder, Steps silent and slow We walk in the white bright night Poems must include the writer’s name, phone number and address. They should be kept to no more than 300 words. Submission of a poem does not guarantee publication. Poems may be e-mailed to news@peninsulaclarion. com, faxed to 283-3299, delivered to the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay Road or mailed to P.O. Box 3009, Kenai, AK 99611.

Garden Club hears presentation on Alaskan pioneer Fannie Quigley By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

Local historian and gardener Jane Haigh gave an overdue presentation about her years researching Fannie Quigley, a renowned Alaskan pioneer and gardener, at Tuesday’s Central Peninsula Gardening Club meeting. “It is Haigh’s first time speaking for the garden club,” said Garden Club President Marion Nelson. “It is great to have it finally happen.” Nelson had heard Haigh speak previously about her book Searching for Fannie Quigley: A Wilderness Life in the Shadow of Mt. McKinley, published in 2007. Haigh is currently the Assistant Professor of History at the Kenai Peninsula College. Quigley is an example of a gardener who was able to cultivate highly productive beds in the remote and harsh Alaskan terrain, Nelson said. She hauled buckets of soil up the steep hillside to her cabin “under the shadow of Mount McKinley,” just to make the soil the best it could be. “She went above and be-

yond to make her growing efforts worth while and more nutritious,” Nelson said. Quigley and her husband settled beside their mining claim in 1906 in the Kantishna mining district, where she mined, gardened and homesteaded for nearly 44 years, Haigh said. Haigh tracked down the details of Quigley’s life through documents she left with the Mormon Church, state mining claim records, old newspapers, and the direct accounts of travelers who spent time with the woman herself. Finally, Haigh went on foot to personally witness the now overgrown sites of Quigley’s cabin, mining claim and tiered gardens. Early mountaineer Belmore Browne, who stayed with Quigley while visiting the land that one year later became Denali National Park, left with quite an impression, Haigh said. “(Quigley) lived in the wild life as men did, and she was as much at home in the open with a rifle as a city woman is on a city avenue,” Browne wrote of the female home-

A wilderness life in the shadow of Mount Mckinley.

steader. Audience members speculated on what flowers and vegetables covered the flourishing tiers of Quigley’s garden in the photographs Haigh showed the group. The raised beds were sloped to allow for the maximum exposure of sunlight, Haigh said. It is certain Quigely was able to grow celery, potatoes, lettuce, carrots and corn at a 2500-foot elevation. Quigley mastered her microclimate, Haigh said. Quigley also transformed her crops into savory meals, Haigh said. Belmore described her cooking as some of the

most delicious meals he had ever consumed. Moose nose jelly, spiced corn moose meat, pies, and potato beer are some of the recipes that frequented Quigley’s household, Haigh said. “There’s some stories of Fannie unfortunately drinking a little too much of the potato beer,” Haigh said with a laugh. Audience members responded by saying it did not matter if she indulged because of her daily level of productivity. Reach Kelly Sullivan at kelly.sullivan@peninsulaclarion. com

Treatment and technology are on your side Bookworm Sez You’ve made an important decision: next year, you’re going under the knife. It’s nothing important, just a medical issue that you’ve put off long enough. Treatment and technology are on your side now although, as you’ll see in “Dr. Mütter’s Marvels” by Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz, some of the methods your doctor uses may be nearly two centuries old. Young Thomas Mutter was a spoiled child. His parents doted on him and gave him everything: toys, clothes, a Shetland pony, all the accoutrements befitting an early-1800s upper-class Virginia lad. After Thom’s parents, siblings, and grandmother died all within four years’ time, however, everything changed: 7-year-old Thom went to live with a guardian, who considered the boy somewhat of a burden. Still, he made sure that his ward got an education but at the end of college, Thom

fell ill. He was told that the malady would plague him for the rest of his life and he was advised to quit school; instead, impressed with the care he’d received, he decided to become a doctor. He proceeded to medical school in Philadelphia , then to Paris where it was said that a doctor could gain more experience. When Mütter returned to Pennsylvania , he came bursting with ideas and an umlaut in his name. Healthcare in America in the early1800s was, to say the least, lacking. Tuberculosis, cholera, yellow fever, and syphilis were common and misunderstood. Other afflictions were the result of workplace conditions or home accidents. Those were the things Mütter focused on; extraordinarily compassionate and very beloved, he’d learned the art of reconstruction in Paris and had devised a way to repair the wounds of burn victims, thus saving those “monsters” from a hidden life. Between teaching at Philadelphia’s JefSee SEZ, page B-2

Revenge tale that is gleefully pulpy, yet never mannered R eeling It In C hris J enness “John Wick” Legendary Pictures, Summit Entertainment 1 hour, 36 minutes Have you ever watched a Jason Statham or Liam Neeson movie and thought, “You know, this would be good if he’d just shoot three times as many guys.” If so, you’re in luck. In this week’s action-packed shootem-up “John Wick,” Keanu Reeves caps at least three disposable bad guys for every one dispatched by those other, lesser trigger men. And if that were all that were different, “John Wick” might not be the minor sensation that it’s become. But first-time director, former stuntman Chad Stahelski and his affable star manage to craft a revenge tale that is gleefully pulpy, yet never mannered or winking. “John Wick” is the equivalent of taking your favorite song and turning up the volume nearly as high as it will go. The quality of your sound system determines whether this is a good idea or not, and luckily “John Wick” is top of the line. John Wick is that rarest of creatures, a retired hitman. There are plenty of other tales in his past, including the “one last job

and I’m out,” but in John’s case that one last job really was the last one. He cashed out, settled down with the love of his life, and did so with the blessing of the brutal Russian mafia for whom he used to work. But, as one of his enemies advises through a mouthful of blood later in the film, everyone in this line of work is cursed and no one gets away clean. John’s new love, wouldn’t you know it, gets cancer and dies four years later. And if this isn’t enough to tug at your heartstrings, her final act of love is to buy John an adorable puppy, to “give you something to love now that I’m not there.” Wow. And lest you get too comfortable with the thought of poor John Wick learning to love again, fate steps in in the form of a hotheaded mafia punk who, randomly, decides to steal our hero’s car and in the process, kills the dog. Wow again. Needless to say, this turns out to be a very poor decision. Turns out John Wick isn’t just a retired hitman, he’s THE hitman, the one that even the worst of the worst are afraid of, the bogeyman. And they just set him off. (Ok, I stole that last line from the poster.) Much of what’s written above sounds schmaltzy and ridiculous, and on one level, it is. But the difference is that “John Wick” never looks away. This is confident filmmaking, trusting that the quality of the action, the effects, and the energy are going to keep the audience from giggling at the wrong places. And lo and behold, it works. It’s not perfect, of course. “Wick” is a Bmovie through and through and won’t be up for any Oscars. Some of the mayhem gets a little monotonous and, as in every

shoot-em up, the audience is left to wonder how it is that every other member of the mafia are such terrible marksmen while Wick seems to get the headshot every time. That said, Reeves and his supporting cast, including Willem Dafoe, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Michael Nyqvist commit fully and most of the quibbles are minor. “John Wick” is a blood-soaked blast. Grade: B+ “As Above, So Below” 1 hour, 40 minutes Legendary Pictures, Universal Pictures This week I also saw another film that was much better than the genre of films that proceeded it, though the contrast wasn’t quite as sharp. “As Above, So Below” is a found-footage film, a genre trend I think we are blissfully seeing the end of, about a group of “scientists” who trek beneath the streets of Paris, into the famous catacombs, in search of the fabled Philosopher’s stone. Down in the depths, the group of friends take on Voldemort and with a flick of their wands they... no. Sorry, that’s a different movie. This little R-rated horror flick couldn’t be more different from “Harry Potter” if it tried, and yet I was intrigued at how well it maintained a claustrophobic sense of dread, all the while amping up the spooky factor as the team ventures farther and farther below the city. There’s a lot of set up, and much of it is silly, naturally, but I appreciated the work that went into the film, the effort and the detail work that you don’t See REEL, page B-2

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‘Birdman’ leads Screen Actors Guild nominations By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer

LOS ANGELES — “Boyhood” might be the darling of the critics’ awards, but when it came down to performances alone, the dark show-business comedy “Birdman” soared with a leading four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, including best ensemble cast. “Birdman” lead Michael Keaton was recognized for his work as the washed-up Hollywood hero Riggan Thomson. Emma Stone, who played Thomson’s troubled daughter, and Edward Norton, as an arrogant theater star, also picked up supporting nods. “An ensemble like this hardly ever comes around, and all of us made this very unique film work — (led) by our maestro, director Alejandro Iñárritu,” said Keaton in a statement. Following with three nominations each were the comingof-age tale “Boyhood,” the Alan Turing biopic “The Imitation Game,” and the Stephen Hawking story “The Theory of Everything.” All were recognized for their ensemble casts and individual performances. Conspicuously absent from the SAG nominations were Ava

DuVernay’s civil rights drama “Selma,” and Angelina Jolie’s Louis Zamperini film “Unbroken.” Neither has been released, but both have been hailed as solid Oscar contenders. Their luck could change, though, when the Golden Globes nominations are announced Thursday. “Boyhood” has been on a hot streak recently, winning top honors with most of the major critics’ awards, but its small cast faded opposite the starstudded “Birdman.” Still, Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke both earned nods Wednesday for their performances which spanned the groundbreaking 12-year shoot. “The Theory of Everything,” a romance-spanning look at the lives of Stephen and Jane Hawking, had lead acting nominations for Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. The other true-life British genius biopic, “The Imitation Game,” landed Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley nominations for their portrayals of World War II-era British logicians Alan Turing and Joan Clarke. Cumberbatch also was recognized for his television work in “Sherlock: His Last Vow.” Wes Anderson’s candy-

colored fable “The Grand Budapest Hotel” received a single nod for its large ensemble cast, including Norton and Adrien Brody, who also pulled a nomination for History’s “Houdini.” Notably, Bennett Miller’s true-crime drama “Foxcatcher” was not singled out for its overall cast but recognized lead actor Steve Carell and supporting actor Mark Ruffalo. Ruffalo earned a second acknowledgement for HBO’s “The Normal Heart.” Jake Gyllenhaal also won a lead acting nomination for his work as the sociopathic freelance reporter in the Los Angeles noir “Nightcrawler.” Lead actress film nominees joining Felicity Jones are Julianne Moore as an Alzheimer’s patient in “Still Alice”; Reese Witherspoon in the soulsearching drama “Wild”; Rosamund Pike as the missing wife in the thriller “Gone Girl”; and a dressed-down Jennifer Aniston in “Cake.” In the supporting category, Oscar favorite J.K. Simmons snagged a spot for playing the drill sergeant jazz instructor in “Whiplash.” But other supporting nominations were a bit of a surprise. Robert Duvall was recog-

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This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Michael Keaton, left, and Edward Norton in a scene from “Birdman.”

nized for the middling courtroom drama “The Judge,” Meryl Streep for the adaption of musical “Into the Woods” and Naomi Watts for “St. Vincent.” Watts is also part of the “Birdman” ensemble. The SAG Awards will be presented Jan. 25 when Debbie Reynolds will be honored with a lifetime achievement

award. The Guild Awards pave the way to the Academy Awards on Feb. 22. Oscar nominations will be announced Jan. 15. In television, HBO led the way with 10 nominations, while Netflix, ABC and Showtime all got five. Sitcom “Modern Family” received the most individual

nominations with four. Besides the ABC show, other ensemble comedy nominees include “The Big Bang Theory,” ‘’Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” ‘’Orange is the New Black” and “Veep.” Ensemble drama nominees were “Downton Abbey,” ‘’Homeland,” ‘’Boardwalk Empire,” ‘’Game of Thrones” and “House of Cards.”

Singing nun gives pope CD with ‘Like a Virgin’ VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has a new addition to his music collection, and it includes “Like a Virgin.” Italy’s singing nun, Sister Cristina Scuccia, finally met Francis on Wednesday during his general audience. She presented him with a copy of her first CD, which features a remake of the Madonna hit. Scuccia won the Italian edition of “The Voice” in June with a series of unadorned pop song performances, romping around the stage in a full habit. While some privately questioned her behavior then, the Italian Bishops’ Conference went public with its criticism this fall when Scuccia included “Like a Virgin” on her first CD. The bishops said it was a commercial ploy. AP Photo/L’Osservatore Romano, ho

In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L’ Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis greets Sister Cristina Scuccia as she presents him with her compact disk at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday. After winning the Voice of Italy singing contest, the Ursuline nun launched her first album “Sister Cristina” last month, after a single also included in the album, with her version of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”.

Art transforms New York armory into reflective pool NEW YORK (AP) — A light, music and performance installation will transform a New York City armory into a reflective pool. The piece in the Park Avenue Armory is a collaboration between classical pianist Helene Grimaud (eh-LEHN’ GREE’-moh) and Turner Prize-winning conceptual artist Douglas Gordon. It includes 122,000 gallons of water slowly seeping through a false floor. For 10 evenings through Dec. 21, the French pianist will perform aquatic-inspired works to the Scottish artist’s visual presentation. A player piano will be used at other times. The work is designed to get visitors to refocus their gaze. The installation includes light beams subtly moving across the hall, highlighting different architectural elements. Visitors can leave their rubber boots at home. Seating is around the pool or in a balcony. The show opens Thursday and runs through Jan. 4.

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n The Bow bar in Kenai has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and live music Fridays, Saturdays at 10 p.m. n Hooligans Saloon in Soldotna has poker Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m. and live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. n The Duck Inn on Kalifornsky Beach Road has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and DJ Arisen on Saturdays. n Mykel’s in Soldotna has live music Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. with Robb Justice, and Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Bob Ramponi and Dave Unruh. n The Duck Inn will have live music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday with Robb Justice and Trio. n The Pinochle Club, formerly from Kasilof, plays at Hooligans Bar & Restaurant in Soldotna Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Questions? Call Jay Vienup at 907-252-6397.

Markets, fairs and bazaars n North Peninsula Recreation’s Christmas Craft Fair at Nikiski Community Recreation Center is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public admission is free. Vendor space is available. For more information call 776-8800.

Films n Call Orca Theaters at 262-7003 for listings and times. n Call Kambe Cinemas at 283-4554 for listings and times.

Down the Road n The Pratt Museum in Homer is open Tuesday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.prattmuseum.org. Submissions may be emailed to news@peninsulaclarion.com. The deadline is 5 p.m. Mondays.

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This Dec. 8, 2014 photo provided by the Park Avenue Armory shows a new meditative light, music and performance installation that is transforming the Park Avenue Armory’s cavernous drill hall in New York into a reflective pool For 10 evenings through Dec. 21, the French pianist Helen Grimaud will perform aquatic-inspired works to the Scottish artist Douglas Gordon’s visual presentation that forces visitors to refocus their gaze. The show opens Thursday and runs through Jan. 4. A player piano will play at other times.

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ferson Medical College and performing surgery, Mütter lobbied for a hospital and recovery rooms for patients, rather than sending them straight home after surgery. He embraced new technologies of anesthesia and the idea of preventing disease through cleanliness. He was, says Aptowicz, a genius – albeit, an ailing one who knew his health problems would shorten his life. And so, before he died in 1859 at age 47, Thomas Dent Mütter strove to leave one last legacy… So you say you love a good drama? “Dr. Mütter’s Marvels” gives you plenty of that, plus intrigue, history, bickering, backbiting, and biography. C

But while that last feature, a biography on Thomas Mütter, is the focus here, author Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz doesn’t at ignore the other talented and innovative physicians who appeared in and influenced Mütter’s life and his work. Aptowicz’s inclusion of these other men (women weren’t allowed into medical school then) enhances what we learn about Mütter, who would’ve been lauded today but now seems slightly forgotten. I loved this book for its biography, but I stuck with it for its history and I think that if you’re up for a good tale, then you’ll like it, too. For the medicallyminded, historians, or for anyone who likes a good bio, “Dr. Mütter’s Marvels” is a delight, no matter how you slice it. The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Email her at bookwormsez@gmail.com.

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bought them in their defined roles of archaeologist, filmmaker, and linguist. That said, they do their best and the found-footage model is more than a little forgiving when it comes to acting. Like “John Wick” I found “As Above, So Below” to be audacious in its willingness to push the genre tropes as far as they could go without breaking. I don’t know if I’d watch it again, but it wouldn’t be because of a lack of quality. “As Above, So Below” is just plain scary. Grade: B “John Wick” is rated R for excessive violence and language. “As Above, So Below” is rated R for gruesome violence and language.

don’t usually see in these lowbudget movies. The setting of the catacombs, essentially massive tombs under the city of Paris, is a brilliant idea for a horror movie. And, much like the terrifying space horror flick, “Event Horizon,” “As Above” isn’t playing softball. Yes, the labyrinth may hold the stone that grants eternal life, but it also may just lead to a certain gate that no one wants to find. Abandon all hope ye who enter here. The film starts strong and ends strong, but does manage to get somewhat repetitive. Chris Jenness is a freelance Most of the actors, though attractive, seem like cata- graphic designer, artist and log models and I never once movie buff who lives in Nikiski.

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By Leigh Rubin

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Others might be envious of the attention you receive. You seem to be on a winning streak, which becomes even clearer as the day comes to an end. A discussion reflects someone’s need to control. Refuse to get involved. Tonight: Surrounded by your favorite friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Reach out to someone who supports you. You could be energized by what is happening around you in the afternoon. Recognize that, by tossing yourself into what is happening, you could be laden with more work or responsibilities. Tonight: Could go till the wee hours. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH If you feel as if someone is closing down, you will need to let go and allow this person to have the space he or she needs. Practice detachment, especially if you feel triggered. You could gain some surprising insights as a result. Tonight: Opt for a new experience or place. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Juggling your popularity with your daily objectives could be difficult, if not impossible. Step back and take a hard look at your priorities, and revitalize your schedule. A one-on-one discussion will be more rewarding in the afternoon. Tonight: Be a duo. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Get an early start, and cross off as much as you can on your todo list. Spend time with others in the afternoon, when you feel more relaxed. Use your networking skills. Someone might set your imagination on fire. Tonight: Let someone draw you into his or her world.

Long-lasting poinsettias Dear Readers: Did you purchase or receive a beautiful red, white or pink poinsettia for the holidays? Don’t just toss the plants when they are “gone” or you think they are dead. A branch broke off a big beautiful plant I had. With nothing to lose, I cut the stem at an angle and stuck it in a vase of water. When the lower leaves looked dry, I recut the bottom again. Weeks later, it still looked great! Keep the soil damp, not wet, and put someplace away from drafts. You’ll have a green plant all year. It may get its color back the following year, or even may keep it all year long, depending on the amount of sunlight and dark. I’ve had some last several years! I just cut them back when they look puny and hope for the best! Remember: Do not fear these plants, because they are NOT poisonous! — Heloise Darkening shades Dear Heloise: Our kids were coming to visit with their two toddlers. I wanted room-darkening shades for the room they were sleeping in. I looked online. Everything was not only expensive, but custom-made, and had to be measured and ordered, which meant I would have to wait. I got out my fabrics, and found a large piece of black fabric. I doubled it and sewed a piece of flannel-backed vinyl in between. I now have a custommade room-darkening shade! — Corrine B., Universal City, Texas Write description Dear Heloise: When I buy a new garment that has buttons, I write the description of the garment on the little envelope or plastic bag with the extra buttons. I have no problem finding the correct button in my button box. — Diane B. in Ohio

SUDOKU

By Tom Wilson

By Dave Green

6 4 7 1 5 9 3 8 2

9 2 3 6 8 7 5 4 1

4 7 8 9 2 5 1 6 3

1 5 2 8 3 6 4 9 7

3 6 9 4 7 1 2 5 8

2 3 6 5 9 8 7 1 4

8 9 4 7 1 2 6 3 5

Difficulty Level

7 1 5 3 6 4 8 2 9

2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

5 8 1 2 4 3 9 7 6

Tundra

By Johnny Hart

Garfield

Shoe

By Jim Davis

Take It from the Tinkersons By Bill Bettwy

6 8

7 3 5

12/10

Previous Puzzles Answer Key

4 3

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

B.C.

By Eugene Sheffer

5 2 9

7 1

1 5

3 12/11

By Chad Carpenter

By Chris Cassatt & Gary Brookins

Mother Goose and Grimm

6 2 7

Difficulty Level

2 8 6

By Michael Peters

2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

DEAR ABBY: You sometimes print letters from people who are looking to meet decent, honorable and interesting other people. While you have recommended volunteering, joining health clubs, going to church — and staying out of bars — something I have yet to see mentioned is a community-based arts organization. Someone who is musically inclined might look for a local band, orchestra or community chorus. But I’d like to put in a word for community theater. A person doesn’t have to be a performer; these groups need people to build sets, make costumes, locate props, run the backstage operations during a performance, etc. In the front of the house, they need people for promotion, selling tickets, ushering and soliciting donations from sponsors. I met my husband of 30-plus years through a community theater group, and know of several other longterm marriages that came about the same way. I’m a seamstress, so I have made my share of costumes. But I have also learned how to frame a wall and build a staircase while working on set construction. Even if you don’t find that special someone, you will make dozens of new friends and have the satisfaction of accomplishing something at the same time. — ALWAYS BUSY IN DES MOINES DEAR ALWAYS BUSY: I love your suggestion.

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