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In the news State submits air quality regulations

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FAIRBANKS (AP) — Alaska environmental regulators have submitted the state’s plan for addressing the chronic pollution in the area during winters. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the state Department of Environmental Conservation adopted new regulations Wednesday that tackle air-quality measures. The state had a year-end deadline set by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Regulations combine existing rules, research and scientific modeling in Alaska’s State Implementation Plan.

Of note Clarion to lose Parade magazine Beginning with Sunday’s edition, the Peninsula Clarion will no longer be able to offer Parade magazine. Parade was recently acquired by Athlon Media Group, and the Clarion has been notified that the company is no longer distributing its products in our market. USA Weekend, which the Clarion carried prior to offering Parade, is no longer available as it has ceased publication. While we are disappointed to no longer have a national magazine in our Sunday paper, the Peninsula Clarion will continue to provide our digital and print readers with plenty of local content, including news, sports and features. — Will Morrow, editor

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Still in the works

Small steps move erosion project forward

Variety of emergency response needs change

By BEN BOETTGER Peninsula Clarion

Which moves faster: the geological process of bluff erosion, or the bureaucratic process of project funding? According to a 2007 Army Corps of Engineers report, Kenai’s bluffs retreat 3 feet each year. For the past 20 years, the city of Kenai has named the problem of vanishing blufftop property as a top priority, and is currently attempting to solve it through a collaboration with the Army Corps of Engineers. While 2014 didn’t see a sweeping solution to the problem, it may have seen some slow steps forward. The city’s project focuses on 5,000 feet of bluff on the north bank of the Kenai river mouth. This bluff reaches from the Pacific Star Seafood Cannery to Beluga Lookout RV park, encompassing much of Kenai’s Old Town. The 2007 report estimates that between 20 and 30 buildings in this neighborhood could be affected by erosion within the next 50 years. Erosion has already forced the relocation of buildings and utility lines from this area. Another cost is lost development in Kenai’s downtown, where businesses may be reluctant to invest because of the instability of the property.

‘Armor the toe’ An Army Corps study found that Kenai’s bluff is made of a layer of sand sitting on clay. While the sandy upper layer is washed down the slope, the clay beneath is eroded by tides. In June 2011, the Corps presented its engineering solution: to “armor the toe” of the bluff with heavy rocks that will allow fallen sand to remain around its base. The shielding rocks will be backed with material removed from the top of the bluff, giving support and decreasing the bluff’s steepness. “The toe of the slope is the key to everything that happens there,” said Kenai city manager Rick Koch, who has worked closely with the Corps on the project. “The toe of the slope never stabilizes. Material falls to the toe of the slope, and gets washed away. If the material that fell down the toe

CES sees new pattern

By BEN BOETTGER Peninsula Clarion

Graphic by Ben Boettger and Florence Struempler

The tide and wind waves eat at the bottom of Kenai Bluff during high tide below Toyon Way in Kenai in this June 2013 photo. As of May 2014, the city of Kenai received three grants for the bluff erosion project, totaling $4 million from the state to fund a final feasibility study to stabilize the bluff. The project has been a top priority for the last 20 years. Clarion file photo

of the slope stayed there, at some point that bluff would reach what’s called a natural angle of repose, and it would start to re-vegetate itself. But because it doesn’t, because that material is washed away, we get that continual motion of 3 feet a year.” The Corps’ technical feasibility study, which established the practicality and effectiveness of the armored toe solution, was the first step toward construction. Koch said that while that study was being done, the Corps simultaneously conducted others, including a cost feasibility and a cultural resources study. “At the end of all of that, they have these pieces of an overall study,” said Koch. “Where we’re at now in the process is pulling all the studies together. This is the final feasibility study.” After the final feasibility study is complete the environ-

mental impact of the bluff modification will be assessed, then the Corps can start construction. The process of finding and appropriating funding has stalled the launch of the final feasibility study since 2011.

Funding the project The Corps predicts that completing the study will require a budget of $650,000. An agreement between the city of Kenai and the Army Corps of Engineers allows each entity to contribute 50 percent of that amount. The Kenai city council voted to enter the agreement in September 2011, but David Martinson of the Corps of Engineers, project director of the final feasibility report, said that the Corps did not officially enter the agreement because it has not yet received federal government funding for its half. As of May 2014, Kenai

had received three grants for the bluff project, totaling $4 million, from the State Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Other sources of funding include a $2 million bond proposal and contributions from the Borough for cost of materials. With this budget, and the expectation of other state and federal funding, Koch said that the city has money prepared for not only its $325,000 share of the final feasibility study, but for its share of the eventual construction as well. The Corps has not been as quick to produce its half of the cost. A 2011 report by the Congressional Research Service found that, nationwide, the Army Corps of Engineers had a roster of unfunded projects worth $62 billion. Among this backlog is the final feasibility study for Kenai’s bluff See BLUFF, page A-8

This season, Central Peninsula Emergency Services responded to little more than half the number of structure fires that they were called to last year. Between Nov. 1 and the end of December 2014, CES dealt with six structure fires, according to its Health and Safety officer Brad Nelson. During the same period in 2013, CES responded to 11 structure fires. Nelson said that the decrease might be attributable to this winter’s warmer temperatures. “If I were just to make a very general broad-stroke statement, I’d think that it’s the fact that we haven’t had the need for as much heat (in homes),” said Nelson. “We haven’t seen the chimney fires that we typically see. Normally we have almost one a week. We had one (on Dec. 29), but we hadn’t seen one of those in a while. I’d feel safe making the assumption that the lack of bitter cold has had an effect on that.” In addition to heating fires, another hazard that has been lessened by the warm winter is frozen pipes — or rather the measures that some homeowners take to prevent them. “We’ve seen fires from people using arc-welders, or electricity, trying to thaw pipes,” Nelson said. “Heat-tape trying to thaw pipes. They’ll put heaters in their crawl-spaces trying to thaw pipes. So we’ll see a danger from that.” So far, Nelson said, his department hasn’t seen any pipeheating fires, or fires caused by the winter hazard of gas mains broken open by falling ice. However, Nelson did find that CES calls for vehicle accidents have increased. Between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2013, CES responded to 34 accidents. During the same span of 2014, CES has been to 49 accidents. Nelson speculated that the frequent freezing and thawing of ice on the road surfaces may have contributed to the accident rate, but said that the increase ran counter to his intuition. “It just seems like we have See CES, page A-8

Pick.Click.Give. provides funding for non-profits By IAN FOLEY Peninsula Clarion

From Jan. 1 through March 31, Alaskans filing for a Permanent Fund dividend will have more opportunity to donate to charity as the Pick.Click.Give. program returns for a seventh year. While the program has been successful statewide, several organizations on the Kenai Peninsula have received significant support from donors. Pick.Click.Give. allows people to donate to eligible nonprofits when completing an online PFD application. PFD recipients can choose from a list of 540 non-profits located throughout the state. People can donate from as little

as $25 all the way up to the full amount of a PFD. Pledged donations can be changed online up until August 31. Heather Beaty, the program manager for Pick.Click.Give., said that the program has grown considerably since its first year in 2009. According to the program’s website, 5,173 people pledged $545,000 to eligible non-profits in 2009, whereas 26,773 people pledged $2,771,400 in 2014. “It’s a vehicle for Alaskans to participate in individual philanthropy,” said Beaty. The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank is one of many local nonprofits helped by Pick.Click. Give. Linda Swarner, the Execu-

tive Director of the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, said that Pick.Click.Give. has been a boon for the non-profit. In 2014, the food bank received $19,278 from generous Alaskans. “It’s helpful for our organization, because it’s undesignated funds,” Swarner said. “That pays for gas to heat the building and the electricity, because we don’t get funds that are designated for that. We get funds designated for food and programs, but they don’t ever say ‘Well, we want to pay for your electricity.’’’ Swarner said that the food bank processes a million pounds of food a year, so it requires a lot of money to keep the organization runC

Photo by Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion

The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank advertises Pick.Click.Give on Tuesday in Soldotna.

ning. “I think people are hearing She said more and more more about the program and it’s money is being donated each an easy way to give,” Swarner year, which she attributes to said. people knowing about Pick. Swarner hopes in 2015, the Click.Give. See PICK, page A-8

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Public comment period begins for Kodiak composting proposal KODIAK — A public comment period has begun for a proposal by the city of Kodiak to turn sewer sludge into compost. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports the city’s permit application has been submitted to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, which is proposing to issue the permit. The public may comment to the DEC’s solid waste program by 5 p.m. Jan. 20. The location for the permit is borough property that would be transferred to the city if the permit is issued. The city has a contract with Quayana Development Corp., which is doing a smaller-scale compost program at the landfill.

Wed. Stocks Company Final Change Agrium Inc............... 94.72 -0.40 Alaska Air Group...... 59.76 -0.01 ACS...........................1.79 +0.05 Apache Corp........... 62.67 -0.30 AT&T........................ 33.59 -0.49 Baker Hughes.......... 56.07 -0.22 BP ........................... 38.12 -0.24 Chevron...................112.18 -0.93 ConocoPhillips......... 69.06 -0.87 ExxonMobil.............. 92.45 -0.57 1st Natl. Bank AK...1,588.00 -2.00 GCI.......................... 13.75 -0.09 Halliburton............... 39.33 -0.20 Harley-Davidson...... 65.91 -0.42 Home Depot........... 104.97 +0.70 McDonald’s.............. 93.70 -0.55 Safeway................... 35.12 +0.00 Schlumberger.......... 85.41 -1.03 Tesoro.......................74.35 -1.04 Walmart................... 85.88 -0.91 Wells Fargo.............. 54.82 -0.60 Gold closed.............1182.51 -18.04 Silver closed............ 15.69 -0.62 Dow Jones avg..... 17,823.07 -160.00 NASDAQ................4,736.05 -41.39 S&P 500................2,058.90 -21.45 Stock prices provided by the Kenai Peninsula Edward Jones offices.

Oil Prices Tuesday’s prices North Slope crude: $56.11, UP from $55.78 on Monday West Texas Int.: $54.12, UP from $53.61 on Monday C

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Obituaries Timothy Lee Baumer Longtime Alaskan and Kenai resident Timothy Lee Baumer, 57, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage with his family by his side. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory, 5839 Kenai Spur Highway at Mile 6 of the Kenai Spur Highway. Tim was born July 15, 1957 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He moved to Alaska in 1966 living in Fairbanks and Anchorage before moving to Kenai. He has worked for ACS since 1991 and was still currently working for them. He would have retired in August of 2015 from ACS. Tim was a member of the Oilers Boards, he loved wood carving, watching the Denver Broncos, spending time with family and walking his dog Bugs with his wife Carol. His family wrote, “He was always in a good mood, cracking jokes and sharing his love with everyone. He enjoyed baseball, fishing, music, playing cards and family. He was an honest hard working kind man. A good friend and loving grandfather, father and husband.” He was preceded in death by his brother, Jan Baumer; father, Dave Baumer; sister, Kathy Baumer and mother, Ruth Baumer. He is survived by his wife, Carol Baumer of 30 years of Kenai; son, Luke Baumer of Kenai; daughter, Jessica (Cornelius) Sims of Sitka; sisters, Nancy Bernhardt of Fairbanks and Martha (Lynn) Baumer of Osborn, Idaho; granddaughters, Aubree and Maycee Sims of Sitka; nephews, David Baumer of Longview, Washington and Alex Bernhardt of New York, New York; niece, Jana Jacobs of Cathlamet, Washington, and Kathrina Bernhardt of King Salmon, Alaska; and brother in-law, Danny Bernhardt of Fairbanks. Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please sign Tim’s online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

Larry Harford Longtime Nikiski resident Larry Harford, 70, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at The United Methodist Church in Kenai. A celebration of life will follow the services at the Bow Bar in Kenai. Mr. Harford was born June 22, 1944 in Seattle, Washington. He moved to Nikiski in 1973. Larry bartended at the Rainbow Bar, the Katmai and the Casino. Larry enjoyed fishing, camping, playing pool, singing country music, farming, riding horses, driving fast cars, and telling bad jokes. In Larry’s youth he rodeoed with his father and sister Shirley, competing together in many events. Larry loved baseball as well as drag racing on the back streets of Seattle. Above all, Larry loved spending time with his family and friends. He always had time to listen and give advice. Larry got much enjoyment from teasing and embarrassing his family whenever the opportunity presented itself. Larry will forever bring us laughter and love through the memories we’ve shared with him. We find peace knowing he is once again reunited with his wife, soul mate, and best friend of 30 years Patti. Rest in peace Larry as you will be remembered and cherished by all of us who were blessed to have had you in our lives. “Good one Larry.” He was preceded in death by his wife, Patti Harford; parents, Keith and Phyllis Harford; sisters, Cheryl Parson and Sandra Chilson; and son, Travis Harford. He is survived by his daughters, Margy Harford of Kenai, Holly Estrada of Olympia, Washington, and Ezzie Leone of Seattle, Washington; sons, Jeremy Harford of Washington, and Shane Harford of Olympia, Washington; nieces, Sabrina McGraw of Soldotna, Desi Lonche of Soldotna, and Shanette Wik of Nikiski; nephew, Cory Wilson of Kenai; grandkids, Keelin, Nolan and Sylvia McGraw of Soldotna, Devin, Damien and Jessica Estrada of Olympia, Washington, Annalise Leone of Seattle, Washington, Marissa Harford of Olympia, Washington, and Nick Estrada of Olympia, Washington; nephew Edward Parson of Soldotna; brother, Daryl Harford of Missouri and sister, Shirley O’Brien of Souix Falls, South Dakota. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Larry to 508 Ash Ave., Kenai, AK 99611. Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please sign Larry’s online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

environment, tyers of all ability levels, from brand new to advanced, and all ages are welcome; need not be a KPTU member to particiSoldotna Historical Society to meet pate. Come enjoy a relaxing evening, order a burger and drink if you like, and benefit from The Board of Directors for the Soldotna some free fly tying instruction from local exHistorical Society will meet Saturday, at 9 a.m. perts. at the Fine Thyme Cafe (River City Books) Soldotna. For additional information, call 262Kenai Water and Soil 4157.

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Kenai Historical Society meets for the birds

Kenai mayor hosts Saturday coffee Join Kenai Mayor Pat Porter for coffee and pastries Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m., downstairs at Kenai City Hall to address your ideas and concerns in a very informal setting. For more info contact the City Clerk at 283-8247.

Learn fly tying with Trout Unlimited

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

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

The Peninsula Clarion strives to report the deaths of all current and former Peninsula residents. Notices should be received within three months of the death. We offer two types of death reports: Pending service/Death notices: Brief notices listing full name, age, date and place of death; and time, date and place of service. These are published at no charge. For more information, call the Clarion at 907-283-7551.

at Nikiski Pool

Nikiski Pool swim lesson registration starts Dec. 29 at noon at the Nikiski Pool. Group Swim Lessons, sets 1-4, start Wednesday for beginners, advanced beginners, intermediates and tiny tots. Semi-private swim lessons start Feb. 18. American Red Cross Lifeguard Class starts Jan. 20. Please call Nigel at 776-8800 for more information.

Square dance classes on tap

Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited’s popular “Tie One On” continues its winter season, with the next event to be held Tuesday at Kenai’s Main Street Tap & Grill from 6-7:30 p.m. Free fly tying instruction in a fun and comfortable

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hosts board meeting

The monthly meeting of the Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors will be held Wednesday from 5:30 to The Kenai Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m., at the District office located at 110 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kenai Visitors Center. Trading Bay, Suite 140. For information, call Guest speaker Ken Tarbox will give a presenta- 283-8732 x5. tion on birding on the Kenai Peninsula. Visitors and new members are welcome. For more inSwim lessons, lifeguard training formation, call June at 283-1946.

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Beginning square dance classes will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Sterling Senior Center. Classes are open to participants of all ages. For more information, call Theresa Lusby at 360-790-1757, or the Sterling Senior Center at 907-262-6808. Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440. 9 a.m. • Al-Anon book study, Central Peninsula Hospital’s Augustine Room, Soldotna. Call 907-9534655. 10 a.m. • Narcotics Anonymous PJ Meeting, URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. 7 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous support group “Dopeless Hope Fiends,” URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. 8 p.m. • AA North Roaders Group at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 242-9477.

Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. 12:30 p.m. • Well Elders Live Longer exercise (W.E.L.L.) will meet at the Nikiski Senior Center. Call instructor Mary Olson at 907-776-3745. 8 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “It Works” at URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • AA 12 by 12 at the United Methodist Church, 607 Frontage Road, Kenai. • Twin City Al-Anon Family group, United Methodist Church, The Community Calendar lists 607 Frontage Road in Kenai. Call recurring events and meetings of local organizations. To have 907-953-4655. your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meetSaturday ing, time of meeting, place, and a 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill contact phone number to news@ Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur peninsulaclarion.com.

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What Others Say

Will capital flight continue? T’was the day after Christmas, and

all through the house, everyone was stirring — even the mouse. Wrapping paper was strewn ‘cross the floor without care, and ample were the signs that St. Nicholas had been there. ... In these days after Christmas, we should thank people for the gifts they sent us, but our minds frequently turn to the things we hoped for but didn’t get. Last week, Empire reporter Katie Moritz examined Gov. Bill Walker’s cabinet choices to see how well he was sticking to a campaign pledge. Walker received raucous applause during a Juneau debate when he pledged that he would live in Juneau and that his commissioners would do the same. So far, that isn’t the case. Only three of Walker’s 14 commissioners have chosen to live in Juneau. We’re not upset — simply disappointed. Capital flight has long been an issue in Alaska. Under governors Palin and Parnell, we saw an increasing number of state jobs shifted from Juneau to Anchorage and the rest of the Railbelt. We hope Walker will reverse that trend, but so far we’ve been disappointed. We don’t disagree with Walker’s choices for commissioners — indeed, we’ve been impressed with his balanced approach. He’s picked an excellent mix of qualified people from across the political spectrum. We even understand the commissioners’ situation. They’ve taken on what is in effect a contract job with a defined deadline. Juneau’s housing market is tight, and uprooting a family for a four- or eight-year position might not make sense. Still, we’re disappointed. When you promise your kids a puppy for Christmas and that puppy turns out to be made of fabric and fuzz instead of flesh and bone, you should expect them to be sad. Worse, you’ll probably lose their trust. — Juneau Empire, Dec. 28

Quotable “I have apologized profusely for what they are going through. I am the leader of this company, and I have to take responsibility. That is why I’m here. I’m not running away from my obligations.” — AirAsia group CEO Tony Fernandes on the crash of Flight 8501. “To the families, there is nothing more important than getting your loved ones home. So you’re going to want to recover people, but you’re also going to want to preserve evidence.” — Matt Ziemkiewicz, president of the National Air Disaster Alliance, on recovering bodies from the AirAsia Flight 8501 wreckage.

Things to watch for in 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s a whole year of campaigning, positioning and politicking to go before the next campaign for president kicks off with the Iowa Caucus in early 2016. Things to look out for next year that might tell us something about how that campaign to come (which is really already underway) may shake out. Courtrooms Before Campaigns Three Republican governors who appear likely to run for president face legal issues at home that could derail a campaign before it gets started. Texas Gov. Rick Perry was indicted in August on two felony counts of abuse of power for publicly threatening to veto funding for public corruption prosecutors, and then making good on that threat. An investigation into alleged illegal coordination between Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s 2012 recall campaign and conservative groups is on hold pending action from the state Supreme Court, while federal prosecutors in New Jersey continue to investigate what role Gov. Chris Christie’s administration played, if any, in tying up traffic on the George Washington Bridge in 2013. Middle-Class Economics The stock market is up, unemployment is down and economists are giddy about prospects for America’s economy to grow in 2015. But while economic indicators are glowing, how middle class voters benefit amid the recovery will shape the presidential campaign. So far, many have not: the typical American family’s income is 8 percent lower than it was before the recession hit in 2007. That helps, in part, explain President Barack Obama’s stagnant approval ratings, and could be a problem for Hillary Rodham Clinton or any other Democrat expected to defend his, and therefore the party’s management, of the economy.

the summer before the winter caucuses, is also a source of tension among campaigns which pay a steep price to take part in what is nominally a fundraiser for the state party. Gov. Terry Branstad, Iowa’s six-term governor, wants to end it, while the Iowa Republican Party chairman and central committee have the votes to keep it going. The committee is expected to decide at its Jan. 10 meeting the fate of the 40-year fixture on the presidential campaign calendar. GOP Governors and Medicaid Two years into the Affordable Care Act, Republican governors remain divided over whether to adopt a key provision of the law that provides health insurance to poor uninsured people via Medicaid. Possible GOP White House prospects, including New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, accepted what’s known as Medicaid expansion. Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal refused, citing concern over the cost. Others, including Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, adopted hybrid programs that expand insurance coverage with limits. How voters view Obamacare and its impacts in states with different approaches to its implementation is sure to figure in the party’s presidential primary debates.

Iowa Straw Poll The Iowa Republican Party’s presidenRepublican Debates tial straw poll has come under sharp scruAfter a prolonged 2012 primary season tiny in the past two campaigns after elevating candidates out of step with the larger that left their presidential nominee bloodIowa and national GOP. The event, held ied, the Republican National Committee

is making significant changes to its debate schedule ahead of the presidential primary season. Party leaders plan to dramatically reduce the number of debates and assert more control over the selection of moderators. Still, logistical questions remain for a 2016 primary field that could feature well more than a dozen high-profile contenders. When the debates begin, candidates may struggle to speak for more than a few minutes on a stage featuring so many podiums. Common Core In a Republican primary where the candidates may have more similarities than differences, the party’s debate over the Common Core education standards could be explosive. Once endorsed by state leaders in both parties, some conservatives have attacked the voluntary standards as a government takeover of education. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush may have more on the line than anyone, having dedicated much of his political career to education and refusing to withdraw his support for Common Core. One-time supporters, such as Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, have reversed course and become vocal critics. The issue could emerge as a deal breaker among many conservatives who hold great sway in Republican primaries. Associated Press writers Steve Peoples and David Scott in Washington; Jill Colvin in Newark, New Jersey; Nicholas Riccardi in Denver; Michael J. Mishak in Miami; and Thomas Beaumont in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed to this report.

Solving issues requires honest dialogue The iconic Alaska king salmon are returning in lesser number, younger and consequently smaller, and with a skewed gender ratio across most of our state. How should we react? What does it say about how we react to an issue where passions and emotions run high? The recent op-ed from Joe Connors is very disappointing and everyone in our community needs to know why and to know we can and should do better than this. One of the worst things that can happen when a legitimate concern — be it environmental, social or otherwise — comes into the view of the more casual, wider public audience is for one viewpoint to take the concern and manipulate it to their individual benefit and to the detriment of a legitimate contribution to problem solving. Calling for the permanent banning of setnets and sticking an environmental cause and effect label on it is categorically false. Millions of dollars are being spent to

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cisions have been appropriate. Having dealt with environmental issues on and around the Kenai River as a fulltime gig for most of the past two decades, I am both pro-sport and pro-commercial, and recognize both as having an important place in our community. For me personally it has always been challenging to choose when to weigh in on a controversial issue, particularly when it might be seen a pitting one group against another, and this one needs a response. So to be clear, since Mr. Connors and the organizations he is representing have turned their back on a legitimate concern and on our community, I encourage everyone to return the favor and hope those that care about the fish will just be honest in what they are trying to accomplish and not continue on with the lies.

understand what the underlying environmental conditions are that have led to the current period of low chinook productivity and there are some very good hypothesis that are being evaluated. The majority of the salmon fishing community is experiencing economic pain and inconvenience through restrictions on all methods and gear types that catch chinook. When these restrictions are enacted in proportion to each methods catching power we have the right management strategy and it should Robert Ruffner is executive director of be supported when it occurs. By and large, the Kenai Watershed Forum. the yearly and in-season management de-

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Peninsula Clarion, Friday, January 2, 2015

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New Year’s stampede leaves 36 dead, 47 injured By DIDI TANG Associated Press

SHANGHAI — Grieving relatives identified the bodies of loved ones a day after a stampede during New Year’s celebrations along Shanghai’s historic waterfront area killed 36 people. Some families lashed out at authorities, accusing them of being unresponsive to their plight and failing to prevent the disaster. The chaos began about a half-hour before what was supposed to be a joyful celebration of the start of 2015. In the end, dozens were dead and 47 people were hospitalized, including 13 who were seriously injured, according to the Shanghai government. Some of the victims had suffocated, said Xia Shujie, vice president of Shanghai No. 1 People’s Hospital. Seven of the injured had left hospitals by Thursday afternoon. The stampede’s cause was still under investigation. It happened at Chen Yi Square in Shanghai’s old riverfront Bund area, famed for its art deco buildings from the 1920s and

1930s. Throngs of people often jam the area during major events. A day after the tragedy, some criticized the government, blaming it for failing to keep order at the city’s most popular site and for miscommunications with victims’ relatives. “We were told my sister was still being rescued the minute before we were taken to the morgue, where she had been lying dead — clearly for a while,” said Cai Jinjin, whose cousin Qi Xiaoyan was among the dead. “There she was, cold and all by herself.” Other victims’ relatives complained that authorities failed to notify them of the deadly stampede and had been unresponsive to their requests for information. In one case, relatives of 24-year-old victim Pan Haiqin said they were alarmed after Pan’s employer reported a no-show at work on Thursday, and after traveling hours to Shanghai, got no answers from authorities before they finally were able to confirm Pan’s death. At one of the hospitals where the injured were being

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Relatives of Pan Haiqin who was one of the victim of a deadly stampede grief as they wait for answers in a government compound in Shanghai, China, Friday.

treated, relatives tried to push past guards, who used a bench to hold them back. Police later allowed family members into the hospital. A grieving mother dragged a low-ranking municipal official out from a government compound, demanding answers. Police at one hospital brought out photos of unidentified dead victims, causing dozens of waiting relatives to crowd around. Not everyone could see, and young women

who looked at the photos broke into tears when they recognized someone. A saleswoman in her 20s, who declined to give her name, said she had been celebrating with three friends. “I heard people screaming, someone fell, people shouted ‘don’t rush,’” she said. “There were so many people and I couldn’t stand properly.” She added that she still could not contact one of her friends. The official Xinhua News

Agency quoted a woman with the surname Yin who was caught with her 12-year-old son in the middle of crowds of people pushing to go up and down steps leading from the square. “Then people started to fall down, row by row,” Yin said. When her son was finally brought to safety, he had shoe prints over his clothes, “his forehead was bruised, he had two deep creased scars on his neck, and his mouth and nose were bleeding,” she said. One Taiwanese was among the dead, and two Taiwanese and one Malaysian were among the injured, the Shanghai government information office said. On Thursday morning, dozens of police officers were in the area and tourists continued to wander by the square, a small patch of grass dominated by a statue of Chen Yi, the city’s first Communist mayor. Steps lead down from the square to a road across from several buildings. “We were down the stairs and wanted to move up and those who were upstairs wanted to

move down, so we were pushed down by the people coming from upstairs,” an injured man told Shanghai TV. “All those trying to move up fell down on the stairs.” Xinhua quoted witness Wu Tao as saying some people had scrambled for coupons that looked like dollar bills bearing the name of a bar that were being thrown out of a third-floor window. But police dismissed speculation that the coupons had triggered the stampede, saying they were thrown after the tragedy. Last week, the English-language Shanghai Daily reported that the annual New Year’s Eve countdown on the Bund that normally attracts about 300,000 people had been canceled, apparently because of crowd control issues. The report said a “toned-down” version of the event would be held instead but that it would not be open to the public. The stampede appeared to be near that area. The city apparently did not expect that so many people would assemble there and was not adequately prepared.

GOP legislators thwart bids to expand Medicaid with federal funds By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press

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WASHINGTON — Governors across the political spectrum are hitting a roadblock in their bids to expand Medicaid with federal funds: Republican legislators who adamantly oppose “Obamacare.” While some of these governors themselves have criticized the president’s health care law in general, they’ve come to see one component — Medicaid expansion — as too generous to reject. But they’re battling conservative lawmakers who say it’s better to turn down billions of federal dollars than to expand Medicaid under the 2010 law. Partisan politics have driven states’ Medicaid decisions ever since the Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that expansion was optional, not mandatory, under the new law. Within months, every Democratic governor agreed to expand Medicaid (although Republican legislatures blocked a few of those efforts). Only nine states with Republican governors accepted the offer. Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income and disabled people, covers about 65 million Americans, more than one in five. The federal government will pay the full expansion cost for the first three years, and gradually reduce the subsidy to 90 percent. That’s more than the traditional Medicaid federal match to states. The law expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults with annual incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. That will qualify an individual making less than $16,105, and a family of four earning less than $32,913. So far, 27 states have agreed to expand Medicaid. But several more, including some with Republican governors, now want in. These governors note that their residents pay the federal taxes that fund expansions, so declining to participate amounts to subsidizing other states without receiving benefits. Several Republican governors and one independent are meeting Republican legislative resistance to their expansion proposals. Some have tried to woo conservatives by adding “free enterprise” provisions, which require federal approval. Perhaps the most aggressive GOP governor is Bill Haslam of Tennessee, who won reelection in November. Meeting with newspapers and others, Haslam now says Medicaid expansion is “morally and fiscally the right thing to do.” He told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that nearly every elected Republican in Tennessee “has run sometime in the last four years saying, ‘I think Obamacare is really bad.’” He said his plan “is not Obama-

care.” Among other changes, it would offer vouchers to newly eligible adults to help pay for employer-sponsored coverage, and require co-payments for treatment. Some top Republican lawmakers have praised Haslam’s idea. But others vow to fight it, calling the governor’s tweaks meaningless. State Sen. Brian Kelsey says Tennessee voters elected Republicans to shrink government, not expand it. In Wyoming, Gov. Matt Mead opposed Medicaid expansion during his first term but now says it would save the state

money and provide needed insurance to poor people. A committee of Wyoming’s GOP-controlled legislature created uncertainty, however, by endorsing a different version. It’s modeled on an Indiana plan that would require new Medicaid recipients to pay into a fund similar to a health savings account. Federal officials have not approved the Indiana plan, backed by Republican Gov. Mike Pence. Alaska’s new independent governor-elect Bill Walker and North Carolina’s Republican

Gov. Pat McCrory also face serious GOP legislative opposition to their ideas for expanding Medicaid. Virginia’s Republican-controlled legislature has thwarted Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s repeated expansion efforts. Arkansas could become the first state to rescind a decision to expand Medicaid. Term-limited Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe negotiated a modified expansion plan with the Republicancontrolled legislature. But Republicans made dramatic gains in the November elections, and some legislators want to undo

the decision. Republican Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson has yet to announce his position, which could prove crucial. Matt Bennett of the centristDemocratic group Third Way says governors are often more pragmatic than legislators. “Becoming the chief executive of basically anything tends to have a moderating influence on people,” Bennett said. Governors must represent entire

states and balance their budgets, he said, “so when someone offers you a lot of money,” it’s hard to reject. That’s what several Republican governors said when they agreed to expand Medicaid despite their party’s aversion to “Obamacare.” Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval told a newspaper editorial board, “I couldn’t sit here and defend to any of you $16 million that just went away because of ‘principle.’”

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Around the World Appeals court in Egypt orders retrial in case of 3 Al-Jazeera English journalists CAIRO — An Egyptian appeals court ordered a retrial Thursday in the case of three Al-Jazeera English journalists held for over a year, overturning the ruling in a case that ensnared the reporters in a wider conflict between Egypt and Qatar. The decision by Egypt’s Court of Cassation came after a hearing that lasted less than half an hour. However, CanadianEgyptian Mohammed Fahmy, Australian journalist Peter Greste and Egyptian Baher Mohammed, who have been held their arrest in December 2013, were not released on bail. The three journalists did not attend the brief hearing that began around 9 a.m. local time (0700 GMT, 2 a.m. EST) in Cairo. Reporters gathered to report on the hearing were not allowed in for those arguments, but later entered the court. Defense lawyers said they believed a retrial for the three men would be held within a month and that they hoped for speedy trial given a changing political climate between Egypt and Qatar — believed to be underpinning the whole case. The Al-Jazeera satellite news network is based in Qatar, a country which recently promised to ease tensions in the greater Middle East by dropping its support for Islamist groups throughout the region, like Egypt’s outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Defense lawyers expressed relief over the retrial, though family members of those imprisoned said they hoped for their loved ones’ immediate release. Legal experts said releasing the men was outside of power of the Court of Cassation.

this summer during its war against Hamas in Gaza. Now she is the lone Arab vying for a spot on the Jewish Home party’s list ahead of its January primary. Arab citizens of Israel, who make up 20 percent of the country’s population, strongly identify with Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. They generally oppose Israeli military actions, do not serve in the Israeli army and complain of deep-seated discrimination. Haskia’s children, however, voluntarily enlisted in the Israeli army — including one son who served in an elite unit in Gaza during the summer war. “Just because I was born in the Jewish state doesn’t mean a Jew is better than me,” Haskia recently told The Associated Press in Hebrew. “I sent the children to war, and nobody can tell me that I, Anett, the Arab, am second class.”

Maryland governor says he will commute sentences of last 4 death-row inmates to life

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In one of his final acts as governor, Democrat Martin O’Malley announced Wednesday that he will commute the sentences of four death-row inmates to life in prison without parole. Two years ago, the General Assembly abolished the death penalty, leaving five inmates on death row. One of them, John Booth-El, died in prison this year. The governor said he had met or spoken with many of the relatives of the people killed by the inmates. Some victim family members and prosecutors were upset with O’Malley’s decision. O’Malley said that if he didn’t commute the sentences the legal process would “needlessly and callously subject survivors, Palestinians join International Criminal Court and the people of Maryland, to the ordeal of an endless appeals process, with unpredictable twists and turns, and without any to press war-crimes case against Israel hope of finality or closure.” RAMALLAH, West Bank — Turning up the pressure on None of the executions was imminent because the state Israel, the Palestinians announced Wednesday that they are didn’t have a procedure to carry one out. joining the International Criminal Court to pursue war-crimes charges against the Jewish state — a risky, high-stakes move that brought threats of retaliation from Israel and criticism from North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, in New Year’s speech, says he is open to summit with South the U.S. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas acted a day after sufPYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim fering a defeat in the U.N. Security Council, which voted down Jong Un said in a New Year’s speech Thursday that he is open a resolution setting a three-year deadline for the establishment to more talks or even a summit with his South Korean counterof a Palestinian state on lands occupied by Israel. part, a statement welcomed by Seoul, which in turn urged the “We want to complain. There’s aggression against us, against North to take concrete steps toward normalization of relations. our land. The Security Council disappointed us,” Abbas said. Kim’s call for improving inter-Korea relations comes as Turning to the international court at The Hague marks a maPyongyang is facing heightened criticism over its human rights jor policy shift, transforming Abbas’ relations with Israel from record and souring ties with Washington over allegations it was tense to openly hostile. The ultimate goal is to pressure Israel involved in the massive hacking attack on Sony Pictures linked into withdrawing from the territories and agreeing to Palestinto “The Interview,” a dark comedy that portrayed an assassinaian statehood. tion attempt on Kim. The strategy carries risks, including the possibility the PalesNorth Korea has denied involvement, but said the hack was tinians themselves could be accused of war crimes over rocket a “righteous deed” and suggested it might have been carried out attacks by the extremist group Hamas on Israeli population by sympathizers or supporters abroad. centers and other violence against Jewish targets. “We believe we can resume suspended senior-level talks and hold other talks on specific issues if South Korea sincerely has a Arab-Israeli Muslim woman runs for parliament position that it wants to improve North-South relations through with party opposing Palestinian independence a dialogue,” Kim said in the nationally televised address. “And there is no reason not to hold the highest-level talks if the atmoKIBBUTZ YEHIAM, Israel — An Arab-Israeli Muslim sphere and conditions are met.” woman is running for a parliament seat as a member of a hardMeeting such conditions has proven to be virtually imposline religious Jewish party aligned with the West Bank settler sible in the past. The two countries have not held a summit movement and that opposes Palestinian independence. since 2007 and, despite Kim’s remarks, the likelihood of one The bid by iconoclast Anett Haskia, a 45-year-old hair- happening again soon is very low given the deep distrust that dresser and mother of three, comes after she gave a series of remains between the two countries. bombastic television interviews in support of Israel’s military — The Associated Press

Israel: Settlement funding is corrupt JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s former finance minister on Thursday said the government’s rush to allot tens of millions of dollars to West Bank settlements last month amounted to corruption, as he sought to link the secretive spending spree to a growing wave of scandals ahead of March elections. With the accusations, former Finance Minister Yair Lapid took subtle aim at the powerful West Bank settler movement, whose allies in parliament appear to be poised for a strong showing in the vote. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Lapid last month for what Netanyahu said was disloyalty. The move led to the collapse of the coalition government and the call for early elections. Lapid said that before his dismissal, he was called to a meeting with Netanyahu and other ministers and told they wanted to transfer 300 million

shekels ($76 million) to West Bank settlements. Lapid said he tried to block the funds, but once he was fired, the money was quickly pushed through before parliament was dissolved. Lapid called the funds “money that goes directly to those who vote for them in the primaries.” “They gave me the impression that if I didn’t transfer the money then the government could collapse. I refused, because that’s corruption,” Lapid said. Last month, Israeli police said they were investigating dozens of public figures and politicians linked to the Yisrael Beitenu party who are suspected of nepotism and illegally transferring funds to supporters. Lapid’s remarks came after the Palestinians announced they were joining the International Criminal Court, where they could challenge Israeli settlement building.

Religion

Peninsula Clarion, Friday, January 2, 2015

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People have value because they are loved

ith the 2014 Christmas season is behind us, our family has begun the task of making room for the new gifts in the house. In our family, this process is made especially challenging by the fact that I never know what items my daughters have suddenly decided to cherish. Ever since they were at a very young age, both of my daughters have a pattern of finding, giving names to, and eventually forming a deep attachment to random objects. Household cleaning turns into a minefield. More than once have I thrown away what I thought was random clutter only to discover I had just thrown away “her special piece of bark” or “her favorite button.”

Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until oices of she finds it? And when she finds it, eligion she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ In the G rant Parkki same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing Don’t even consider clearing out in the presence of the angels of God any stuffed animals … every one of over one sinner who repents.” them is pretty much family. I can be This coin was a drachma, worth assured that the older and rattier the roughly a day’s wages. A missing stuffed animal, the more likely that drachma was probably worth turning heavy drama would result from its a couple of couch cushions over for, “accidental” disappearance. but a party with the neighbors seems These things are valuable, not a bit excessive. The real value of the because of their price tag, but because coin, however, is hinted at in the bethey are loved. ginning of the story when Jesus states In the Gospel of Luke Jesus tells that it was one of a set of 10. Jewish the story: “… suppose a woman women of the time would commonly has ten silver coins and loses one. receive a dowry of 10 coins, which

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Church Briefs Bible study group starting The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church is starting a Weekly Women’s Bible Study group. The first book to be read is “Unglued” by Lysa Terkeurst. For more information call or text Crystal Sumner at 252-4543.

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was then worn as jewelry. The coin may not have had life-changing monetary value, its value to the woman was incalculable. In a culture that sharply divided people into “good” and “bad” categories, Jesus was making a bold statement about how God felt about people who were considered sinners. Just like the coin, or the prodigal son in the story just before it, or even an old stuffed animal, we can often feel like we don’t have a lot of value to anyone. Thoughtless words spoken to us in a difficult time, rejection from people we looked up to, or even the regret of our own poor decisions can easily make us begin to believe the lie that we are worth very little. In those times,

Soldotna Food Pantry open weekly The Soldotna Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents experiencing food shortages. The Food Pantry is located at the Soldotna United Methodist Church, at 158 South Binkley Street, now offers a Food Pantry for citizens in the community who are experiencing food shortages. Non-perishable food items or monetary donations may be dropped off at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or on Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information or if you have questions, please call 262-4657.

The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church is starting weekly children and youth programs Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. There will be Youth Adventist Society for Ages 12-18; Adventurers United Methodist Church provides food pantry ages 6-8; Pathfinders ages 9-11; and Tot time ages 5 and under. The Kenai United Methodist Church provides a food panTo register or for more information call or text Toni Loop 740try for those in need every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. The 1476. Methodist Church is located on the Kenai Spur Highway next to the Boys and Girls Club. The entrance to the Food Pantry is Calvary Baptist kids club meets through the side door. The Pantry closes for holidays. For more information contact the church office at 283-7868 Calvary Baptist Church has resumed its Awana Kids Club on Sunday evenings. The group meets at Kenai Middle School or email kumcalaska@gmail.com. from 5:15-7:30 p.m. All kids, ages 3 through sixth grade, are welcome. Clothes 4 U at First Baptist Church See the Calvary Baptist Awana web page for further details First Baptist Church Soldotna, located at 159 S. Binkley and Club schedule: calvarykenai.org/awana. Street, is re-opening its Clothes 4 U program. It is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bible study with Nikiski Aglow All clothing and shoes are free to the public. Nikiski Aglow meets each Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m. at the Nikiski New Hope Christian Fellowship, Mile 23 North Clothes Quarters open weekly Road. All are welcome to attend. Aglow International is foundClothes Quarters at Our Lady of the Angels Church is open ed on prayer and compassionate outreach. It is global in minisevery Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the first Saturday try vision, yet rooted in small groups. Nikiski Aglow is hosting the DVD teaching of Graham Cooke with “Game Changers.” of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, The five themes are: 1. How you are known in heaven; 2. Es- call 907-283-4555. tablishing your internal overcomer; 3. Mind of Christ; 4. ReinSubmit church announcements to news@peninsulaclarion. venting your walk in the fruit of the Spirit; 5. Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ. For information call Bev at 776-8022 or 398- com. 7311 or Paulette at 252-7372.

remember that Jesus words in Luke 15 are written to remind us that we have great worth to our Creator, not because of our contributions or market value, but because we are cared for by Him. Be encouraged and blessed as you move forward into 2015! Rev. Grant Parkki is the Christian Education Associate Pastor at Kenai New Life. Kenai New Life is located at 209 Princess Street in Kenai, with Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with programs for children, youth, and adults at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings. You can find out more about the church and its ministries at kenainewlife.org.

Religion in the News Pope prays for peace in new year VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis made his New Year’s wish on Thursday: No more wars. Tens of thousands of tourists, pilgrims and Romans crowded into St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s first window appearance of 2015. Francis expressed “the wish that there will never be more wars.” He told the crowd that “peace is always possible. We must search for it.” He pointed to a sign in the crowd that said “Prayer is at the root of peace,” and said he agreed with that. Earlier, celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, he prayed for blessings for “the entire human family.” Francis also asked that God “grant peace in our day— peace in hearts, peace in families, peace among the nations.”

KC parish revives tradition for first responders KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Rev. Ernie Davis didn’t imagine he would revive a lapsed parish tradition when he handed an old chalice to a couple of volunteers about five years ago. The chalice seemed too nice to sit on a shelf at Kansas City’s St. Therese Little Flower Catholic church, so Davis simply asked them to clean it. But a faint inscription on the bottom of the chalice led the parish to revive a decades-old custom that had died out in the 1960s. After 9/11, that tradition seems just as relevant today: an annual New Year’s Day Mass to honor police officers and other first responders who have died in the line of duty, The Kansas City Star reports. The inscription on the chalice — “In loving memory of Dennis Whalen, by his wife Anna Whalen.” — was the key to rediscovering the long-lost tradition. After some sleuthing, church members learned that Dennis Whalen was a Kansas City police officer shot on New Year’s Eve 1923 while answering a report of stolen property at an 18th Street pawnshop. He died the next day. And beginning the next year, the founding priest of St. Therese Little Flower, Maurice Coates, marked the anniversary of Whalen’s death with a special New Year’s Day Mass until his own death in 1962. — The Associated Press

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ington, D.C. Martinson told Koch that since 2011 the district office had been uncertain of how to process the approval because, as Koch recounted Continued from page A-1 to Darcy in his letter, “an Alaskan coastal erosion project has never been accomplished under erosion project. Presently, the Corps has identi- a Section 116 Authorization (the 2009 legislafied a source of funding for the study, for which tion that specifies how the Corps must carry out cost-shared erosion projects in Alaska).” it is now trying to receive authorization. “They have found the money, but it takes a long route to approval to use the money they Movement from Washington, D.C. found,” said Koch. On Feb. 24, the three Kenai officials had halfThe money will be taken from the budgets hour meetings with each member of Alaska’s of three canceled Corps projects in Alaska — in Galena, Barrow, and Ketchikan — through a congressional delegation — Sen. Lisa Murkowsprocess that Martinson called “fund reprogram- ki, then-Sen. Mark Begich, and Rep. Don Young. Aside from pressing the need for action against ming.” In February 2014, Koch sent a letter to Under- bluff erosion, they asked for the delegates’ supsecretary of the Army Jo Ellen Darcy, a Corps of port in allowing the city to pay forward the fedEngineers leader whose approval was required eral share of the final feasibility study. They profor the reprogramming. After outlining the cost- posed that Kenai pay the full cost of the study sharing plan of September 2011, Koch wrote, using the state appropriations that were set to ex“From the city’s perspective very little has been pire. The Corps would then pay the city back for its 50 percent share at a later date, after finishing accomplished since that time.” A state grant given to Kenai’s bluff erosion its own process of securing funds. Navarre said project in September 2010 was set to lapse if that the congressional delegates were supportive the money wasn’t spent by June 2014. With this of the idea. “Senator Begich actually made a phone call deadline looming, three members of Kenai’s city government — city manager Rick Koch, mayor from his office to the Corps and let them know, Pat Porter, and council member Tim Navarre — ‘Hey, they’re saying they’ve got the money, I’m traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Darcy OK with working something through so they and present the idea of Kenai funding the entire can pay the full amount and be reimbursed later on,’” Navarre said. “Just to let them know that final feasibility study with its own budget. Earlier that month, Martinson told Koch that there was that kind of support from the senator, the approval for reprogramming had been stalled and if there was anything he could do to help, at the district and regional levels. In the Corps’ he would advocate, to let them know he was on organizational map, Alaska is overseen by a dis- board.” Three days later, the trio from Kenai visited trict office in Anchorage and by the regional office of the Corps’ Pacific Ocean Division, which the Pentagon to meet with Darcy. Ultimately, the includes Alaska, Hawaii, Korea, and Japan, and Corps rejected Kenai’s offer to front the funding is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Both the for the study. “They had their legal folks look into it, and district and regional authorities needed to approve the fund reprogramming before it reached found out that it wasn’t a possibility,” said federal-level authorities such as Darcy in Wash- Koch.

Martinson said that it would have been possible for Kenai to use its money to cover the Corps’ share of funding, but that doing so would be unlikely to shorten the path to the final feasibility study. “There is an authority that allows a non-Federal sponsor, like the city, to go and perform a feasibility study, using all our requirements, regulations, and policies,” Martinson said. “They can pursue it on their own, submit it, look for approval from the Corps of Engineers, and then get it authorized for construction. But it’s a very lengthy process, and I think it’s only been tried a few times nationally.” After the D.C. trip, the city of Kenai chose not to alter the original agreement and resumed waiting for the Corps to fund its half of the costshare. However, Councilor Navarre said that the meeting with Darcy did result in action from the Corps. “I would say that we’d still be sitting here not knowing where the money is, and we would have possibly lost some of our re-appropriation (from the state) because of saying ‘we don’t know what they’re doing.’” Navarre said. ” Since the February meeting with Darcy, the funding approval has moved from the regional to the federal level. After the approval passed through Darcy’s office, Murkowski, Begich, and Young gave it their signatures. The next and final authority to approve the funding will be the United States Congress. The approval will come before the House and Senate appropriations committees, where it will be considered by the House Subcommittee on Energy, Water Development, and Related Agencies, and in the Senate by the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, of which Murkowski is a member. The approval was not presented to these subcommittees during the most recent session, which ended on December 16.

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not been to as many accidents this year,” said Nelson. “So we were thinking, is it the weather? Is it the safety corridor (the reduced speed-limit area between Soldotna and Sterling)? Is it the fact that we don’t have the ice for fishing so people aren’t coming down here? But then looking at the numbers, we have more (accidents), so I’m not sure how that came off. It sure doesn’t feel like we’ve been to more than we did last year.” Although the number of fire calls has been less than in previous winters, Nelson said that total emergency calls that CES has responded to has increased.

“That’s a trend we’ve been seeing for many, many years now. This year we’re going to go over 2,500 calls. ... We are getting busier. It’s just which calls we’re going to,” said Nelson. Much of the increase during the last several years has come from medical calls, which Nelson attributed to the general rise in population on the Kenai Peninsula, particularly the growing number of seniors. “There are a lot more medical services available now,” said Nelson, “so people in retirement age are sticking around, where before, just to get their medical needs taken care of, they had to move out of the area or out of state. They’re not having to do that anymore, so we’re seeing our retired population grow. Of course that’s going to increase our medical calls.”

According to its public information officer Bud Sexton, the Nikiski Fire Department saw a less dramatic difference than that noticed by CES. Sexton said that Nikiski firefighters responded to 27 fires in all of 2014. In 2013, they responded to 40. Sexton did not think the decrease was significant for his department. “We don’t have as many (calls) as Kenai or Soldotna just because of the lower number of homes, but so far this winter, we’ve had several different instances of chimney fires and heating-related issues,” said Sexton. “It’s typical for us, as far as what we’ve seen.”

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food bank will see a 20 percent increase from 2014’s total donations. To ensure that people know about the donation program, the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank has teamed up with other organizations on the peninsula eligible for Pick.Click. Give., such as the Boys and Girls Club, the Kenai Watershed Forum and the Tsalteshi Trails Association, to have a joint ad campaign, notifying people about the donation program. Heather Schloeman, ExecReach Ben Boettger at ben. boettger@peninsulaclarion. utive Director of Kenai Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai com.

“I’m hopeful that after the new congress sits, we can get that final box checked and move forward with the final feasibility study,” Koch said.

Looking ahead Congress will begin its next session Saturday, although the appropriations committees of the House and Senate have not yet scheduled their next meetings, and it remains uncertain when the Corps’ funding might receive its final approval. The city of Kenai still has funds budgeted for its share of the final feasibility study. The most recent state grant given to the bluff erosion project was appropriated by the city in December 2014, replacing the grant that lapsed in June of this year. If not spent, the December 2014 grant is set to lapse in June 2015. Both Koch and Martinson estimated that the final feasibility study might take two years to complete. Navarre has a similar expectation. “I believe we’ll be done with the final feasibility study by 2016,” he said, “From there it’s not a matter of if, it’s just when. Then we’re really going to start putting dollars into the actual project and see results.” Koch said that other required documentation is underway, including “at least 60 percent” of the Environmental Impact Statement required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Once that study, contingent on the final feasibility study, is complete, the Corps can begin reshaping Kenai’s bluffs. The estimated $34 million cost of the construction will be paid through another cost-share agreement between the Corps and the city, in which Kenai will contribute 30 percent of the funds and the Corps will contribute 70 percent. Reach Ben Boettger at ben.boettger@peninsulaclarion.com.

Peninsula, said that her organization received $3,285 from Pick.Click.Give. She said that teaming up with other local non-profits to advertise Pick.Click.Give. is beneficial for all involved. “Everybody supports something different,” Schloeman said. “We’re really hoping we all benefit from it. We’re not competing against each other. We’re trying to build each other up, which is why we’re partnering with those other agencies.” Schloeman said that Pick. Click.Give.has been beneficial to the Boys and Girls Club. “It helps keep the doors open and keep the costs low to families,” Schloeman said. Mike Crawford of the

Tsalteshi Trails Association said that Pick.Click.Give. has provided a tremendous boost to his organization. Crawford said that not only does he enjoy Pick.Click.Give. because it helps the Tsalteshi Trails Organization, it allows him to donate to other organizations that he enjoys, such as KDLL public radio and the Kenai Watershed Forum. “I kind of go a little crazy,” Crawford said. “There are so many great (organizations) I don’t end up with much (of a PFD) for myself.” For a list of participating organizations, visit www.pickclickgive.org. Reach Ian Foley at ian.foley@peninsulaclarion.com.

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Brown Bears earn point in shootout loss on Cook sent the After tying the game in the third pegame to overriod, the Kenai River Brown Bears lost time, assisted a North American Hockey League game by Joseph to the Keystone Ice Miners 3-2 in a Kaszupshootout Wednesday at the Ice Mine in ski with just Connellsville, Pennsylvania. under eight The Brown Bears twice tied the game minutes left in the third period. Ben Campbell scored in regulation. the Brown Bear’s first goal just over a Neither team minute into the frame, assisted by Tanscored in the overner Schachle. After an unassisted goal time period. Nick Klishko and Maurin by Keystone’s Brendan Jaquay, Camer- Bouvet scored for Kenai River in the Staff report

shootout. Evan Hauser made 24 saves on 26 shots for the Brown Bears. Kenai River is now 11-19-2. They next play today against the Johnstown Tomahawks at 3 p.m. Alaska time in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Ice Miners 3, Brown Bears 2, SO Kenai River Keystone

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Second period — none. Penalties — Kenai River 1 for 2:00. Third period — 2. Kenai River, Ben Campbell (Tanner Schachle) 1:06; 3. Keystone, Brendan Jaquay (unassisted) 3:22; 4. Kenai River, Cameron Cook (Joseph Kaszupski) 12:01. Penalties — none. Overtime — none. Penalties — none. Shootout — Kenai River, Nick Klishko, Maurin Bouvet; Keystone, Austin Romzek, Brendan Jaquay, Jacob Coleman. Power plays — Kenai River 0-1; Keystone 0-1 Shots — Kenai River, 10-9-11-2-0—32; Keystone, 9-87-2-1—27. Goalies — Kenai River, Evan Hauser, 26 shots, 24 saves; Keystone, Alex Blankenburg, 32 shots, 30 saves.

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old on a moment. Let’s see the year out, But what in the world was that all about? In sports, it seems clear, all mayhem let loose: Racism, head trauma, spousal abuse. And that’s just the start of one sorry list Led by Sterling’s mouth, Putin’s iron fist And Roger Goodell’s fast weakening spine, His body of work in sudden decline. Far better, for sure, than such dreary talk: LeBron coming home in a cloud of chalk; Bumgarner taking a team on his back. So paint the town orange and paint it black. But we’re jumping too fast out of the gate. Let’s start from the top and recalculate.

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The BCS ends, the Seminoles win, Winston’s troubles are about to begin. Vonn skips the Olympics — knee’s the reason. A-Rod is banned and sits out a season. Sherman pelts Crabtree with torrents of trash. Australia swelters; Wawrinka’s a smash. The right to form unions comes to the fore When Northwestern players open the door. Adam Silver checks in and out goes Stern, Then the Seahawks soar while the Broncos burn. Sochi begins with more sunshine than sleet And more than enough political heat. Will athletes protest? Who dares to try it? Horsewhipping Cossacks lash Pussy Riot Russia passes the flag to Korea — So much for the luge, on to Crimea. Michael Sam comes out, hailed for bold action. The NFL thinks this a “distraction”? At Daytona, Junior reigns in the rain. Phil Jackson grabs a Manhattan-bound train. Pistorius goes to trial, where he grieves And he sobs and he sweats and shakes and heaves. See ODE, page B-4

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer

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Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, pushes away Florida State safety Tyler Hunter during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Thursday in Pasadena, Calif.

Oregon thumps Florida State By RALPH D. RUSSO AP Sports Writer

PASADENA, Calif. — Touchdown. Turnover. Touchdown. Turnover. Touchdown. And on it went for Oregon. Marcus Mariota and the Ducks are built for speed and in a flash they turned the first College Football Playoff semifinal game into a Rose Bowl rout. The Ducks dusted Florida State 59-20 on Thursday and now it’s on to Texas to try to win their first national championship. “It’s incredible. I’m so proud of these guys right here,” Mariota said. “We’ve got one more to take care of.” The second-seeded Ducks (13-1) scored six straight times they touched the ball in the second half, with five of the touch-

downs covering at least 21 yards and the last four coming after Florida State turnovers. In a span of 12:54 on the game clock, the score went from 25-20 to 59-20. “A lot of fun,” said Oregon coach Mark Helfrich of the Ducks’ run, “but at the same time these guys were able to retain a tremendous focus.” In the matchup of Heisman Trophy winners, Jameis Winston matched Mariota’s numbers, but the Seminoles were no match for the Ducks. The Pac-12 champions will play the winner of the Sugar Bowl semifinal between Alabama and Ohio State on Jan. 12 in Arlington, Texas. Third-seeded Florida State’s winning streak ends at 29. In Winston’s first loss as a college starter, maybe his last game in

college, he threw for 348 yards and turned the ball over twice. “I think what he did as a competitor and what he does with his teammates, he’s one of the great players in not only college football, but college football history to me,” Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said. “It was a tough day out there.” Mariota was mostly brilliant again. Directing the Ducks’ warp-speed, hurry-up offense, the junior passed for 338 yards and two touchdowns. When he sprinted for a 23-yard touchdown with 13:56 left in the fourth quarter it made the score 52-20 and it made the Ducks the first team to reach 50 points in Rose Bowl history. This was game No. 101. “The longer you go, the stronger you get,” said Ducks safety Erick Dargan, who forced

a fumble and intercepted a pass. “We went longer and we stayed stronger. Everyone kept demanding more out of each other.” The Ducks fans spent much of the final quarter mockingly doing the Seminoles’ warchant and tomahawk chop. After it was over the players sported T-shirts that read “WON NOT DONE.” The first playoff game at college football’s highest level, the type of postseason game fans have longed for forever, looked like it would be a classic for about two and a half quarters. Under a cloudless sky, on a chilly day in Pasadena, the Rose Bowl featured the third matchup of Heisman Trophy winners and a couple of quarterbacks who could be vying to be the first overall pick in April’s NFL draft.

NEW ORLEANS — Cardale Jones came through again at the Sugar Bowl. Ezekiel Elliott ran all over mighty Alabama. And Urban Meyer’s quest to turn Ohio State into SEC North is one victory away from a national championship. Jones turned in another savvy performance in his second college start and Elliott ran for 230 yards, leading the Buckeyes to a 42-35 upset of top-ranked Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal Thursday night. Rallying from a 21-6 deficit, the Buckeyes (13-1) advanced to play Oregon in the Jan. 12 national championship game at Arlington, Texas. The Ducks routed defending national champion Florida State 59-20 in the other semifinal at the Rose Bowl. Jones threw for 243 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown to Devin Smith that put the Buckeyes ahead for good early in the third quarter. He also ran for 43 yards and converted a crucial third-down play with a spinning, 1-yard dive and Ohio State clinging to a 34-28 lead. On the next play, Elliott took a handoff, broke one feeble attempt at a tackle, and was gone for an 85-yard touchdown that essentially clinched the victory with 3:24 remaining. Alabama (12-2) was denied a shot at its fourth national title in six years, though the Tide didn’t go down quietly. Blake Sims threw a 6-yard See SUGAR, page B-3

LeBron to miss 2 weeks with knee, back injuries By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND — LeBron James’ homecoming season has hit a hurdle. The Cavaliers superstar is expected to miss at least the next two weeks with injuries to his left knee and back. The timing of the injuries are another blow to the Cavaliers, who have been jarred by a rash of medical issues and failed to live up to the enormous expectations

triggered by James re-signing as a free agent with Cleveland last summer. The team said Thursday that James has been diagnosed with knee and back strains. He’ll be treated with “anti-inflammatories, rehabilitation, training room treatments and rest,” and the Cavs projected he will miss two weeks. If he’s out for just that span, James will be back for a Jan. 15 game in Los Angeles against the Lakers. The Cavs begin a five-game West

Coast trip on Jan. 9. James, who turned 30 on Dec. 30, missed his second straight game on Wednesday. Before the Cavs lost 96-80 to Milwaukee, the four-time league MVP said all tests on his knee had come back negative. He acknowledged his knee has been hurting all year, which helped explain why James hasn’t shown the same explosiveness driving to the basket and his willingness to defer to teammates. He also acknowledged that

11 NBA seasons have taken a toll on his body. “I’ve got 41,000 minutes on me, including the playoffs,” he joked. “You drive that car in the winter time.” James has never missed more than five straight games in his professional career. If the two-week timetable holds up, his absence could reach 10 games or more. That could be a major problem for the Cavs, who’ve had issues with chemistry and recently lost starting

center Anderson Varejao for the season with a torn Achilles. On top of that, forward Kevin Love missed Wednesday’s game with back spasms and reserve Shawn Marion has sat out the past two games with a sprained ankle. If that wasn’t enough, firstyear coach David Blatt has come under intense scrutiny for the team’s sluggish start. At 18-14, the Cavs have lost three straight and four of five heading into Friday night’s game in Charlotte.

Caps top Blackhawks Winter Classic WASHINGTON (AP) — A bit too much sunshine filled the sky at the opening faceoff of the Winter Classic, and seat cushions rained down when the winning goal was scored just before the final whistle. The replica of the U.S. Capitol in center field was a nice touch, given that the real thing is obscured by scaffolding because of ongoing repairs. Alex Ovechkin, the player most responsible for making the nation’s capital worthy of hosting the NHL’s annual outdoor game, scored a goal, and he was also among the first to mob teammate Troy Brouwer

when Brouwer’s power-play goal decided the game with 12.9 seconds to play Thursday. The NHL showcase was every bit the thrill for the host Washington Capitals, who beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on New Year’s Day. “We start talking about Winter Classic since we started the season, and this is it,” Ovechkin said. “I remember Brouwie said it’s a good time to show up and make a show. And he did.” Brouwer scored against his former team to cap a chaotic sequence. Ovechkin had his stick broken on a slash by Brandon Saad. While Ovechkin was

raising his hands to make sure the officials would the call the penalty, Brouwer gathered the loose puck in the left circle. “Somebody had to try and keep it alive, so I just kind of turned around, threw it to the net,” Brouwer said. “I’m not even sure where it went in, but I heard the noise of the crowd, heard the noise of the guys on the ice.” Kings 3, Canucks 2 VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Justin Williams and Jarret Stoll scored 53 seconds apart late in the third period to rally the Los Angeles

Kings past the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Thursday night. Williams tied the game on a power-play goal with 2:07 left before Stoll scored the winner with 1:14 to go. Dwight King had the other goal for Los Angeles, which got 14 saves from Jonathan Quick. Radim Vrbata had a goal and an assist, and Alexandre Burrows also scored for Vancouver. Ryan Miller stopped 37 shots. The Canucks carried a 2-1 lead into the third despite being outshot 30-10 through two periods, and Miller had to be sharp again 5 minutes in on a shot off the stick of Stoll on a 3-on-2 rush. C

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates with the puck as he is covered by Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) in the first period of the Winter Classic outdoor NHL hockey game at Nationals Park Thursday.

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Pigskin Pick‘em Trust is hard to come by for wild-card teams the second season. Also this weekend, it’s Arizona at Carolina and Baltimore at Pittsburgh The main question for the NFL’s on Saturday, Cincinnati at Indianapoweekend of wild-card games is who lis on Sunday. Division champions will advance, of course. The next big New England, Denver, Seattle and Green Bay have byes. query: Who do you trust? Dallas? Not exactly a sure thing in the playoffs — at least not since JimDetroit (11-5) at Dallas (12-4) my Johnson was around. Dallas has the league’s leading Detroit? Even less dependable; the Lions’ last postseason win came when rusher, DeMarco Murray. Detroit has Barry Sanders was in the early portion the best rush defense in the league. Think the ground game will be imof his Hall of Fame career. So when the Cowboys host the Li- portant? Fortunately for the Lions, DT Ndaons on Sunday in the final wild-card affair, it’s virtually impossible to pre- mukong Suh’s one-game league suspension was rescinded and he will dict what will happen. “Little different this time of play. But the Cowboys might have the year,” says first-year Lions coach NFL’s top offensive line. “They come off the ball, they have Jim Caldwell, who guided the Colts to the February 2010 Super Bowl, a size, they understand exactly what loss to New Orleans. “Obviously, I they’re trying to get done,” Caldwell think every game is tough and diffi- says. “They can adapt their scheme to cult I think when you get in the play- multiple different fronts. There hasn’t offs when it’s one and done if you been really any scheme that’s slowed lose. I think it’s a heightened sense them down much.” of intensity.” Can Detroit handle it? Can Dal- Arizona (11-5) at Carolina (7-8-1) las? Only Seattle in 2010 had won a di“I think as much as anything else is to take advantage of an opportunity vision with a losing record before the to get better as a football team,” coach Panthers managed it in the NFC South Jason Garrett says. “Guys embraced this season. Carolina can take encourthe opportunity to play. I think we agement from the fact Seattle then saw that in the spirit and demeanor we won a wild-card game. The Panthers have won four in a played with.” They’ll need the same approach in row to become the first repeat division

The Steelers could be without RB Le’Veon Bell, who hyperextended right knee last week. That isn’t necessarily a big edge for the Ravens, as good as Bell has been: Baltimore struggles in pass coverage and with no Bell, Ben Roethlisberger might do more throwing to league-leading receiver Antonio Brown and rookie Martavis Bryant. But Baltimore QB Joe Flacco is 9-4 in the playoffs, with that Super Bowl win after the 2012 season. His six road playoff wins are the most since 1970.

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Cincinnati (10-5-1) at Indianapolis (11-5)

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) passes the ball during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Dec. 21, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.

champion in the South. They averaged 199.3 yards rushing per game in December and found balanced offense with QB Cam Newton and two 1,000yard receivers: TE Greg Olsen and rookie WR Kelvin Benjamin. Arizona was the talk of the NFL until injuries struck pretty much everywhere. The Cardinals went from 9-1 to a wild card, and have thirdstringer Ryan Lindley at quarterback. Their defense, also undermanned, will

need a huge game. Baltimore (10-6) at Pittsburgh (9-7) The nastiest rivalry in the NFL, and fans get to see a third meeting this season in a playoff match. Pittsburgh will take it, not only because it will be at home after winning the AFC North, but the Steelers are 9-0 in third games against the same team in a season.

Indianapolis staged a wild comeback to beat Kansas City in this round a year ago. The Colts can score with anyone, setting franchise records for net yards (6,506), net yards passing (4,894), and scored the second-most points (458) in the league. Veteran Adam Vinatieri missed one field goal all season. The Bengals want to forget their October trip to Indy, a 27-0 loss in which Andrew Luck threw for 344 yards and two scores. He led the NFL with 40 TD passes. They’d also like to forget most of their playoff history: 0-6 on the road, 0-5 under coach Marvin Lewis, and 0-3 with Andy Dalton at quarterback. Talk about untrustworthy.

Scouting has changed since Belichick’s dad did it By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Steve Belichick would sit in his booth above the field with his pencils and charts as he watched Navy’s future opponent through binoculars. More than half a century later, the son of the renowned scout gets video just hours after his next opponent’s game ends. That certainly will speed the process once coach Bill Belichick finds out which team will face his New England Patriots in the playoffs. If Baltimore beats Pittsburgh on Saturday night, the top-seeded Patriots will host the Ravens in an AFC divisional game Jan. 10. If the Steelers prevail, the winner of Sunday afternoon’s game between Cincinnati and Indianapolis will visit Gillette Stadium. Soon after the opponent is determined, video of its game will be scrutinized in Foxborough. “Certainly by the next morning,”

“You can get a lot of information now that’s already preset for you. If you just want to watch all the plays with No. 79, you can click it and you’ve got them, whereas even five years ago, you were, ‘Is that 78? Is that 79? That’s the guy with the tape on his left hand.’” — Bill Belichick, Patriots coach Belichick said. “Depending on when the game is, maybe even later that evening.” How much would it help in this era if a scout watches games in person, like his dad did during 33 years at Navy when he rarely saw the Midshipmen play because he was elsewhere on a scouting assignment? “Less than one percent,” Belichick said. “Now you can get the film just as quickly.” But watching games live would be more valuable than on television, he

said, “especially if that’s all you had, which isn’t really the case for us. But there was a time ...” A time when Steve Belichick, who literally wrote the book on football scouting, would travel great distances to watch, take detailed notes and analyze teams on Navy’s schedule, and then report back to the coach and his players. “I grew up watching my dad scout games live,” Belichick said. “They played on Saturday. Sometimes they wouldn’t get the films until Monday

(by) Sunday air shipping from wherever the college team was located, Starkville, Mississippi, or wherever the film was coming from.” By attending the games, Belichick said, his father “had that information pretty instantaneously: ‘Here are their substitutions, these are the plays they ran diagrammed, here’s the defenses they ran, here’s how they handled these different situations.’ He had it when the game was over.” Steve Belichick, who died in 2005 at age 86, wrote the widely praised “Football Scouting Methods” in 1962. Today, massive amounts of data are readily available. “You can get a lot of information now that’s already preset for you,” Belichick said. “If you just want to watch all the plays with No. 79, you can click it and you’ve got them, whereas even five years ago, you were, ‘Is that 78? Is that 79? That’s the guy with the tape on his left hand.’” Patriots cornerback Brandon Browner plans to pick up tips while

watching this weekend’s playoff games on television. He’ll be guarding receivers from Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Baltimore in his next game. “Bill’s looking at it as a coach. He’s got to watch 22 guys or 11 guys at one time,” Browner said. “I’m watching the receiver and maybe the DBs so I can watch my keys. ... You want to key these guys’ releases. You’ve got some guys who are quick at the line then you’ve got some guys who are big and strong who use their strength.” Steve Belichick got to watch that in person. His son still sees value in that. “When you do it yourself, you really know what it is and you remember it,” Belichick said. “There’s still a lot to be said for grinding it out, doing the little things and really processing the information internally as opposed to just looking at it and being able to remember everything that you see at one glance.” “That’s the faster way, that’s the way to cut the corner,” he said. “In the end, is it better? I’m not sure.”

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touchdown pass to Amari Cooper with 1:59 remaining. The Buckeyes recovered the onside kick, but Alabama got it back one more time after some questionable clock management by Ohio State. The Tide’s final shot ended when Sims’ desperation heave into the end zone was intercepted as time ran out. NO. 7 MICHIGAN STATE 42, NO. 4 BAYLOR 41 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Connor Cook threw a 10yard touchdown pass to Keith Mumphery with 17 seconds left to cap a three-touchdown, fourth-quarter comeback in Michigan State’s victory over playoff-snubbed Baylor in the highest-scoring Cotton Bowl. The Spartans (11-2) got the winning touchdown after Marcus Rush blocked Chris Callahan’s 43-yard field goal attempt with 1:05 left. When Baylor (11-2) got the ball back for one last try, Bryce Petty was sacked on consecutive plays before Riley Bullough’s clinching interception. Petty completed 36 of 51 passes for a Cotton Bowlrecord 550 yards and three touchdowns, two to KD Cannon and the other to 390-pount guard LaQuan McGowan that put Baylor up 41-21 late in the third quarter. Jeremy Langford ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns

for the Spartans, whose losses were to Pac-12 winner Oregon and the Big Ten champion Ohio State. Langford’s 1-yard plunge with just under 5 minutes left got the Spartans to 41-35. Callahan had a 46-yard field goal attempt that ricocheted off the right upright to start the fourth quarter. Michigan State then got Cook’s 8-yard TD pass to tight end Josiah Price and recovered an onside kick. Cook threw a 39-yard pass on the first play after the recovery, but was scrambling to avoid pressure on the next when he threw an awkward pass right to linebacker Taylor Young, who ran 84 yards to the end zone. Young’s apparent touchdown was wiped out by an illegal block, pushing Baylor back to its 43. After Petty’s fourth-down incompletion, Michigan State went 60 yards in nine plays for Langford’s final score. NO. 17 WISCONSIN 34, NO. 19 AUBURN 31, OT

College Football Bowl Games

Wednesday, Dec. 31 Peach Bowl At Atlanta TCU 42, Mississippi 3 Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Boise State 38, Arizona 30 Orange Bowl At Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia Tech 49, Mississippi State 34 Thursday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin 34, Auburn 31, OT Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas Michigan State 42, Baylor 41 Citrus Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Missouri 33, Minnesota 17 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Playoff semifinal: Oregon 59, Florida State 20

Big Ten championship game to threaten Barry Sanders’ FBS single-season rushing record. Gordon finished with 2,587 yards in 14 games — second most in FBS history. Sanders had 2,628 for Oklahoma State in 11 games in 1988, when the NCAA did not include bowl results in a player’s statistics. Nick Marshall threw two touchdown passes for Auburn, which also got a pair of TDs on the ground from Cameron Artis-Payne. The Tigers were unable to move the ball in overtime, though, and lost when Daniel Carlson’s 45-yard field goal hit the right upright and bounced away.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Melvin Gordon ran for an Outback Bowl-record 251 yards and three touchdowns and Rafael Gaglianone kicked a 25-yard field goal in overtime to lift Wisconsin past Auburn. Gaglianone tied it with a 29-yarder with 7 seconds left in regulation. Athletic director Barry Alvarez coached the Badgers (11-3) following Gary AnNO. 16 MISSOURI 33, dersen’s move to Oregon State. MINNESOTA 17 Gordon scored on runs of ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — 25, 53 and 6 yards, bouncing back from a subpar perfor- Marcus Murphy ran for 159 mance against Ohio State in the yards, Russell Hansbrough add-

Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Playoff semifinal: Ohio State 42, Alabama 35 Friday, Jan. 2 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), 8 a.m. (ESPN) TaxSlayer Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Iowa (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 11:20 a.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio UCLA (9-3) vs. Kansas State (9-3), 2:45 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma State (6-6) vs. Washington (8-5), 6:15 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 3 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Florida (6-5) vs. East Carolina (8-4), 9 a.m. (ESPN2) All Times AST

ed 114 yards and a touchdown and Missouri beat Minnesota in the Citrus Bowl. Missouri (11-3) won its third straight bowl game to reach 11 victories for the fourth time in school history. Minnesota (85) trailed 19-17 entering the fourth quarter, but Missouri pulled away on Hansbrough’s 78-yard touchdown run and Maty Mauk’s 7-yard scoring pass to Bud Sasser. Mauk settled down to throw two TD passes after interceptions on the Tigers’ first two possessions. Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner was 21 of 31 for 258 yards and a touchdown.

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Rose lifts Bulls past Nuggets CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose scored 13 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Denver Nuggets 106-101 on Thursday night. Jimmy Butler scored 26 for Chicago, and Pau Gasol added 17 points, nine rebounds and a career-high nine blocks. The late surge by Rose lifted the Bulls to their 11th win in 13 games. The 2011 NBA MVP missed his first eight shots, including all seven in a scoreless first half, but the point guard dominated down the stretch, coming up with one big basket after another. Wilson Chandler led Denver with 22 points. Ty Lawson scored 20, while Arron Afflalo had 19 points. Kenneth Faried added 18 points and 19 rebounds, but the Nuggets fell to 4-12 on the road. Chicago, which trailed by 13 early in the third, was clinging to a 100-97 lead after Denver’s Jusuf Nurkic scored on a layup with 46 seconds left.

Rose then nailed a jumper, and the Bulls hung on after Faried dunked with 22 seconds remaining to get the Nuggets within three again. KINGS 110, TIMBERWOLVES 107 MINNEAPOLIS — Rudy Gay had 21 points, and the Kings handed the Timberwolves their 10th straight loss. DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and seven rebounds after being ejected one night earlier, and the Kings shot 54 percent while each of their starters scored in double figures. Darren Collison scored 21 points and Derrick Williams had 17 points, including a big 3-pointer down the stretch. Andrew Wiggins had 27 points and nine rebounds, but the Timberwolves couldn’t take advantage when Cousins and Gay both fouled out in the fourth quarter. Troy Daniels’ 3-point attempt at the buzzer was partially blocked.

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win it. Federer’s game, while still sharp and vital, Continued from page B-1 Can’t produce an eighth Wimbledon title. March Madness concludes A landmark deal to pay and a Husky roars NFL vets For king/queen UConn — Becomes a lot richer when a all roads lead to Storrs. judge lets The damages top the sum once discussed Spring For ailing players whose Tiger’s back goes bad. He brains are concussed. just can’t hack it. LeBron misses home — Bubba Watson dons one that’s fact, not theory — more green jacket. And takes his talents back Donald Sterling, on tape, to Lake Erie, makes an appeal Where Johnny Manziel’s (His better angels asleep at selling merchandise the wheel). And Cleveland is suddenly He tells his girlfriend, if it’s paradise. all the same, McIlroy breaks up with Best not to bring blacks to a Wozniacki — Clippers game. His feet turn cold and his This the advice she gets play is rocky. from an elder? But the British Open falls (She of the visor fit for a for Rory, welder.) The PGA’s a similar story. He loses his team and his A tape’s soon played — and wife’s support it’s far from pretty — And gallantly calls her a Of what went down in At“pig” in court. lantic City: Derby and Preakness: CaliA thunderous smack, a soft fornia Chrome, suspension, But the colt can’t kick a A public outcry, incompreTriple Crown home. hension A thriller at Indy by HunterOver a league that’s now Reay. run far afield, Nadal sculpts a beauty on Far too intent on “protecting French red clay. the shield.” The Kings win the Cup — All of which leads to investhis seems like a trend. tigation A Heat wave passes and the On top of plea deals and Spurs ascend. litigation. Two Opens at Pinehurst: Has this lawlessness gone golf’s jamboree. beyond the pale? First up, Martin Kaymer, Are these games sponsored then Michelle Wie. by the county jail? Then there’s the question of how to refer Summer To Washington’s team and Brazil takes its place on the not use a slur. World Cup stage. With the NFL under full No shortage of worry, anattack, guish and rage. A driver is killed at a New The protests soon fade and York track the streets are tame, Leaving his car in which But nowhere in sight the he’d been riding. “beautiful game.” Tony Stewart soon goes into Uruguay’s Suarez bites hiding. Chiellini With sports imploding while As if he’s a bowl of shrimp attorneys fight, linguini. From darkening skies Germany’s might is alarmcomes a shaft of light. ingly clear, A Little League artist goes Devouring Brazil like on display. schnitzel and beer. She paints the corners. The In the final’s 113th minute, name is Mo’ne. Mario Goetze steps up to The U.S. Open goes to

Serena — Eighteen majors, like Chris and Martina.

their time to thrive, With World Series visions of ‘85. It all seems so close, this wonderful chase, Fall/Winter Then Alex Gordon is held at At Yankee Stadium, upon third base. this rock, A foul out by Perez, SanSaint Jeter at last takes leave doval’s flop, of his flock. Game 7 over, the Giants on Europe again is a Ryder top. Cup force, NASCAR’s new format is The U.S. team fades — all put to the test, par for the course. And Harvick, at Homestead, Kershaw’s like Gibson was handles the rest. back in the day Pacquiao scores a big win in Before the postseason gets Macau, in his way. But is Mayweather next? Not so for the Royals. It’s The real cash cow.

Pro football is thankful for what it’s got — Can you say Tom Brady? Or J.J. Watt? — While fans in Philly confront ghastly nights Watching the Sixers awaiting last rites. At last, college football’s playoff debut: Tide, Oregon, Seminoles, OSU. Come Heisman time, Mariota’s the guy. He takes to the air ‘cause Ducks gotta fly. Then we start to pack and prepare to leave, Finding basketball T-shirts:

“I Can’t Breathe.” And just like that we’re in the last inning, But it’s awfully hard to tell who’s winning Amid the uproar, the sound and fury, The cops and the courts, the judge and jury. Let’s change the music. Something more serene? So here’s looking at you . 2015. Fred Lief covers sports for the Associated Press.

Scoreboard Football NFL Playoffs Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 3 Arizona at Carolina, 12:35 p.m. (ESPN) Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 4:15 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Jan. 4 Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 9:05 a.m. (CBS) Detroit at Dallas, 12:40 p.m. (FOX) Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 10 Baltimore, Indianapolis or Cincinnati at New England, 12:35 p.m. (NBC) Arizona, Detroit or Carolina at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 11 Arizona, Dallas or Carolina at Green Bay, 9:05 a.m. (FOX) Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh at Denver, 12:40 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 18 NFC, 3:05 p.m. (FOX) AFC, 6:40 p.m. (CBS) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 25 At Glendale, Ariz. Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 4 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1 At Glendale, Ariz. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 2:30 p.m. (NBC) All Times AST

NFL Injury Report

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice): BALTIMORE RAVENS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS — RAVENS: DNP: LB Arthur Brown (thigh), DT Timmy Jernigan (foot, ankle), T Eugene Monroe (ankle). FULL: DE Chris Canty (ankle, thigh). STEELERS: DNP: T Mike

Adams (illness), RB Le’Veon Bell (knee), TE Heath Miller (not injury related), QB Ben Roethlisberger (not injury related). LIMITED: NT Steve McLendon (shoulder), TE Michael Palmer (groin). FULL: S Troy Polamalu (knee), CB Ike Taylor (shoulder, forearm). ARIZONA CARDINALS at CAROLINA PANTHERS — CARDINALS: DNP: QB Drew Stanton (knee), NT Dan Williams (foot). LIMITED: G Jonathan Cooper (wrist, knee), DT Frostee Rucker (ankle). FULL: DE Calais Campbell (hip), LB Larry Foote (knee), S Tyrann Mathieu (thumb, hip), C Lyle Sendlein (back). PANTHERS: DNP: QB Derek Anderson (illness), G Fernando Velasco (not injury related). LIMITED: S Thomas DeCoud (hamstring). FULL: LB A.J. Klein (ankle), RB DeAngelo Williams (hand). CINCINNATI BENGALS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — BENGALS: DNP: WR A.J. Green (concussion), TE Jermaine Gresham (back), CB Leon Hall (not injury related), RB Cedric Peerman (concussion), WR James Wright (knee). COLTS: DNP: WR Josh Cribbs (not injury related), C A.Q. Shipley (ankle), G Hugh Thornton (shoulder). LIMITED: T Gosder Cherilus (groin), LB Erik Walden (knee), WR Reggie Wayne (groin), LB Bjoern Werner (shoulder). FULL: TE Dwayne Allen (knee), LB Jerrell Freeman (hamstring), G Joe Reitz (ankle). DETROIT LIONS at DALLAS COWBOYS — LIONS: DNP: DT Nick Fairley (knee), G Larry Warford (knee). LIMITED: WR Calvin Johnson (ankle). COWBOYS: DNP: T Doug Free (ankle), DT Nick Hayden (shoulder), LB Anthony Hitchens (ankle), LB Rolando McClain (knee, illness), QB Tony Romo (back), S C.J. Spillman (groin). LIMITED: LB Dekoda Watson (hamstring). FULL: DT Josh Brent (calf), G Zack Martin (ankle), RB DeMarco Murray (hand).

Basketball NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L Toronto 24 8 Brooklyn 15 16 Boston 11 18 New York 5 29 Philadelphia 4 26 Southeast Division Atlanta 23 8 Washington 22 9 Miami 14 19 Orlando 13 22 Charlotte 10 23 Central Division Chicago 23 10 Cleveland 18 14 Milwaukee 17 16 Indiana 12 21 Detroit 8 23

Pct GB .750 — .484 8½ .379 11½ .147 20 .133 19 .742 .710 .424 .371 .303

— 1 10 12 14

.697 .563 .515 .364 .258

— 4½ 6 11 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Memphis 23 8 Houston 22 9 Dallas 23 10 San Antonio 20 14 New Orleans 16 16 Northwest Division Portland 26 7 Oklahoma City 16 17 Denver 13 20 Utah 11 21 Minnesota 5 26 Pacific Division Golden State 25 5 L.A. Clippers 22 11 Phoenix 18 16 Sacramento 14 19 L.A. Lakers 10 22

Pct .742 .710 .697 .588 .500

GB — 1 1 4½ 7½

.788 — .485 10 .394 13 .344 14½ .161 20 .833 — .667 4½ .529 9 .424 12½ .313 16

Wednesday’s Games Boston 106, Sacramento 84 Indiana 106, Miami 95 L.A. Clippers 99, New York 78 Houston 102, Charlotte 83 San Antonio 95, New Orleans 93, OT Milwaukee 96, Cleveland 80 Oklahoma City 137, Phoenix 134, OT Thursday’s Games Chicago 106, Denver 101 Sacramento 110, Minnesota 107 Friday’s Games Brooklyn at Orlando, 3 p.m. Cleveland at Charlotte, 3 p.m. Dallas at Boston, 3:30 p.m. Detroit at New York, 3:30 p.m. Houston at New Orleans, 4 p.m. Washington at Oklahoma City, 4 p.m. Indiana at Milwaukee, 4:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Phoenix, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Utah, 5 p.m. Toronto at Golden State, 6:30 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Charlotte at Orlando, 3 p.m. Boston at Chicago, 4 p.m. Miami at Houston, 4 p.m. Utah at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Washington at San Antonio, 4:30 p.m. Memphis at Denver, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Portland, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers, 6:30 p.m. All Times AST

Major College Basketball Scores SOUTH Belmont 78, SE Missouri 77 UT-Martin 84, Crowley’s Ridge 61 MIDWEST E. Illinois 61, Tennessee Tech 59 Evansville 52, N. Iowa 49 SIU-Edwardsville 73, Jacksonville St. 57 FAR WEST BYU 81, Santa Clara 46 E. Washington 84, Weber St. 78 Idaho 77, Idaho St. 54 Montana 66, N. Colorado 48 North Dakota 67, Montana St. 60 Pacific 77, Loyola Marymount 63 Portland St. 71, S. Utah 68 Sacramento St. 78, N. Arizona 73 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 68, Pepperdine 59 San Diego 57, San Francisco 56

Hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W Tampa Bay 39 24 Montreal 37 24 Detroit 38 20 Toronto 38 21 Boston 38 19 Florida 35 16 Ottawa 36 15 Buffalo 38 14 Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh 37 23 N.Y. I. 37 25 Washington 37 19

L OT Pts GF GA 11 4 52 127 100 11 2 50 100 86 9 9 49 108 95 14 3 45 128 114 15 4 42 101 103 10 9 41 82 93 14 7 37 97 99 21 3 31 76 128 9 5 51 111 87 11 1 51 117 103 11 7 45 108 96

N.Y. R. 35 Columbus 35 Philadelphia 37 New Jersey 39 Carolina 37

20 16 14 13 10

11 16 16 19 23

4 3 7 7 4

44 107 89 35 89 110 35 103 113 33 83 111 24 73 100

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Chicago 38 Nashville 36 St. Louis 37 Winnipeg 38 Dallas 36 Minnesota 35 Colorado 37 Pacific Division Anaheim 39 Los Angeles 39 Vancouver 36 San Jose 38 Calgary 39 Arizona 37 Edmonton 38

25 24 22 19 17 17 14

11 9 12 12 14 14 15

2 3 3 7 5 4 8

52 119 81 51 106 78 47 108 93 45 96 92 39 108 118 38 100 98 36 96 112

24 19 21 20 21 14 8

9 12 12 13 15 19 22

6 8 3 5 3 4 8

54 107 104 46 106 96 45 105 97 45 104 96 45 114 103 32 86 121 24 82 131

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday’s Games Toronto 4, Boston 3, SO N.Y. Islanders 5, Winnipeg 2 Tampa Bay 5, Buffalo 1 N.Y. Rangers 5, Florida 2 Pittsburgh 2, Carolina 1 Columbus 3, Minnesota 1 Detroit 3, New Jersey 1 San Jose 3, Anaheim 0 Dallas 6, Arizona 0 Colorado 4, Philadelphia 3, OT Calgary 4, Edmonton 3, OT Thursday’s Games Washington 3, Chicago 2 Los Angeles 3, Vancouver 2 Friday’s Games Florida at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Montreal at New Jersey, 3 p.m. Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. Philadelphia at Carolina, 3 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Edmonton at Colorado, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Calgary, 5 p.m. St. Louis at Anaheim, 6 p.m. Saturday’s Games Ottawa at Boston, 9 a.m. Nashville at Los Angeles, noon Philadelphia at New Jersey, 3 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 3 p.m. Montreal at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. Toronto at Winnipeg, 3 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 4 p.m. Columbus at Arizona, 4 p.m. Detroit at Vancouver, 6 p.m. St. Louis at San Jose, 6:30 p.m.

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fter a 60-year hiatus from building model airplanes, I’m doing it again. Please bear with me while I explain what this has to do with fishing and hunting. A few years ago, I bought a 1/72-scale model airplane kit. This neat-looking model with eight 50-caliber machine guns in its nose stirred my interest for several reasons. The actual airplane, a twin-engined prop job, entered service with the U.S. Army Air Corps late in WW-II as a medium attack bomber, the Douglas A-26 Invader. In the early 1950s, it helped slow the advance of the North Koreans and Red Chinese in Korea. In 1954, in Vietnam, the French used it against the Viet Minh at Dien Bien Phu, the battle that marked the beginning of the end of the French colonial empire. In the 1960s, the US Air Force used a highly modified variant of it in Vietnam, bombing and strafing to slow the flow of war supplies coming from North Vietnam along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. While building that model, I became so engrossed in the histories of the places the A-26 had flown that it took me six months to finish it. Building it and learning about Southeast Asia had been so much fun, I didn’t want it to end. I ordered another Vietnam-War-era model. Then another. And another. Twenty-eight aircraft used in Southeast Asia between 1955 and 1975 now “fly” in the air space of my man cave, suspended by fishing leader. And no end is in sight. The model I’m building now is an RU-6A de Havilland Beaver, a variant of the airplane that provides Kenai Peninsula residents with one of the sounds of summer. If you’ve spent any time on the peninsula, you’ve heard the throaty exhaust note of the Beaver’s 9-cylinder, 450-hp Pratt & Whitney radial engine. Capable of carrying a useful load of 2,100 pounds, and able to take off and land in short distances, Beavers are highly sought after by charter outfits that fly people to remote places to fish, hunt and view wildlife. The Beaver was at least partly designed by the people who would end up flying it. After WW-II, de Havilland of Canada was considering building a utility transport aircraft for remote areas. The company hired legendary bush pilot “Punch” Dickens, who surveyed 80 bush pilots for advice on what the plane should look like. “Lots of power” was one of the things the bush pilots wanted. Pratt & Whitney, builders of thousands of 450-hp Wasp Jr. aircraft engines during WW-II, gave de Havilland a See PALMER, page C-2

AP Photo/The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Ben Pierce

In this Dec. 18, 2012 photo, dogs run in the snow on Hyalite Canyon south of Bozeman, Mont. “If it is below zero, you might want to really think about being outside with your dog,” said Dr. Spencer Anderson of Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic in Bozeman, Mont.

Temperature dips; dogs need care By BEN PIERCE Bozeman Daily Chronicle

BOZEMAN, Mont. — On a recent cross-country ski trip in the Bridger Mountains, I noticed my dog was walking a little funny. It was a frigid day and close to a foot of snow had fallen the night before. Kato, who burst out of his kennel with his usual exuberance at the car park, was looking chilly on the trail. At first, Kato — a 9-year-old mixed breed cattle dog — was pausing to chew the snowballs out from between his pads. I’d seen him do this plenty of times in the past and thought little of it, but then he began to sit down, and finally he started to seek out spots beneath the trees that weren’t snow covered. While Kato has always been a trooper, I grew concerned. “If it is below zero, you might want to really think about being outside with your dog,” said Dr. Spencer Anderson of Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic in Bozeman. “It is very dog dependent, and a lot of it has to do with acclimation, but you need to know your dog.”

‘If it is below zero, you might want to really think about being outside with your dog. It is very dog dependent, and a lot of it has to do with acclimation, but you need to know your dog.’ — Dr. Spencer Anderson, Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic, Bozeman Anderson said he rarely sees cases of hypothermia in dogs. Many breeds, such as Labrador Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Alaskan Malamutes, are built for the cold. Even in shorthaired dogs like Hungarian Vizslas and German Shorthaired Pointers, which generally have low body fat in addition to a fine coat, hypothermia is uncommon. If you see your dog shivering and they can’t stop,

it is a clear sign that their core body temperature has dropped. Dogs that are too cold may curl up into a ball or repeatedly look for areas to bed down. Anderson said if you think your dog is too cold, give them food and keep them moving. “They will be warmer and better able to generate heat when they are moving,” Anderson said. “If they can’t move, get them out of the wind or to a place you can build a fire and get them warm and dry. It’s just like treating a person with hypothermia.” Anderson said more common winter maladies for our canine companions come in the form of frozen extremities, lacerations and orthopedic injuries. Exposed or poorly insulated tissue around the eyes, ears, nose and tail can become frozen when exposed to extreme cold. The pads of the feet are also susceptible. Anderson said keep an eye in the snow for spots of blood, which could indicate frostbite. Josh Allen, owner of Dee-O-Gee in Bozeman, said booties made for dogs offer a degree of protection during cold weather outings. Booties can be as See DOG, page C-2

Idaho wolf derby set to start at sunrise Friday By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho — A hunting derby with $1,000 each for whoever kills the most wolves and coyotes is scheduled to start at sunrise Friday in east-central Idaho. Idaho for Wildlife’s three-day Predator Hunting Contest and Fur Rendezvous is planned on private ranch land and U.S. Forest Service land around Salmon. “I think we’re going to have a good turnout,” said Steve Alder, organizer of the contest. He didn’t have an estimate on the number of hunters though due to the remoteness of the area. The group earlier this year received permission to include land administered by the U.S. Bureau

of Land Management but the agency withdrew the permit in November following two lawsuits by environmental groups. Losing the 3.1 million acres of BLM land cut the area for the derby in half, and also eliminated lower elevation areas likely to have more coyotes and wolves. A coalition of environmental groups, as well as Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, tried but failed to get the Forest Service to revoke the permit it issued. “The world is looking at this with a lot of dismay,” said Amy Atwood, an attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We’re not going to go away and we’re going to keep fighting.” She said the group has a litigation strategy to prevent another derby but declined to go into details. The derby last year drew 230 people, about

100 of them hunters, who killed 21 coyotes but no wolves. Alder said the BLM’s revoking the group’s permit might have persuaded more hunters to take part this year. He said 40 hunters from outside Idaho have committed. He said ranchers have also been contacted in advance so hunters can use that land. Also, he noted, possible wolf sightings are being tracked. “We’ve heard some reports and we’re trying to pinpoint where those are so we can put in hunters,” he said. Besides the $1,000 prizes, Alder said, fur buyers will also be available with the potential pay for a black wolf pelt up to $600. “People love the black ones,” Alder said. “And the pure white. If you can find a big white pelt, See WOLF, page C-2

More Monarchs return to Mexico, but now they face cold weather By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press

AP Photo/Christian Palma

In this Dec. 21 photo, a monarch butterfly perches on a branch in the Piedra Herrada sanctuary near Valle de Bravo, Mexico. More butterflies appear to have made the long flight from the U.S. and Canada to their winter nesting ground in western Mexico, raising hopes after their number dropped to a record low last year. The insects are being hurt by various factors: in Mexico, the encroachment of logging into their habitat; and in the United States, the decline of milkweed, the butterflies’ main source of food that has been crowded out by pesticide-resistant crops.

PIEDRA HERRADA, Mexico — More Monarch butterflies appear to have made the long flight from the U.S. and Canada to their winter nesting ground in western Mexico, raising hopes after their number dropped to a record low last year. But experts still fear that unusual cold temperatures will threaten the orange and black insects. While an official census won’t be ready until mid-January, observers are seeing healthy populations of butterflies bunched together on fir and pine trees in protected sanctuaries, said Gloria Talavera, director of the official monarch butterfly reserve. “We’re encouraged, because we’ve seen more,” Talavera said Monday. But cold forecast for this winter, she said, “could put at risk the whole migratory phenomenon. ... We will be saying a prayer each day until mid-February.” Mexico’s National Meteorological Service predicts 55 cold fronts for the country through May, a 15 percent increase from the average, and with the possibility for repeated cold systems to extend into March and April. The temperate climate of the mountains west of Mexico City normally creates an ideal setting for the Monarchs. Every fall, tens of millions of the delicate creatures fly thousands of miles to their ancestral breeding grounds, creating clouds of butterflies. They clump together on trees, forming chandelier shapes of orange and black. The migration is an inherited trait: No butterfly lives to C

make the full round trip, and it is unclear how they find the route back to the same patch of forest each year. Some scientists suggest the butterflies may release chemicals marking the migratory path and fear that if their numbers fall too low, the chemical traces will not be strong enough for others to follow. The Monarch populations are being hurt by various factors: in Mexico, the encroachment of logging into their habitat; and in the United States, the decline of milkweed, the butterflies’ main source of food that has been crowded out by pesticide-resistant crops. “The butterflies are at their most vulnerable moment because of pesticide use in the United States, climate change along their migratory route, and degradation of the forests where they winter,” said Homero Aridjis, a noted writer and environmentalist. Observers count the Monarchs not individually, but by estimating how many acres they cover. Last year, after three years of steep and steady declines, the butterflies covered only 1.65 acres (0.67 hectares), their lowest level since record-keeping began in 1993. At their peak in 1996, the Monarchs covered more than 44.5 acres (18 hectares). While the Monarch is not in danger of extinction, there are fears they could stop migrating or migrate elsewhere. Environmentalists say large-scale illegal logging has declined drastically in the reserve, but small-scale logging by the mainly Indian farm communities that actually own the See COLD, page C-2

C-2 Peninsula Clarion, Friday, January 2, 2015

Minnesota canoe couple ponders next adventures By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Two experienced adventurers who paddled, portaged and sailed 2,000 miles from northern Minnesota to the nation’s capital say they plan to keep up the

fight in the new year to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from coppernickel mining. Amy and Dave Freeman set out Aug. 24 from Ely. They canoed 180 miles through the BWCA, then portaged to Lake Superior. They

. . . Palmer

Cong liked to move at night, so many of the missions were at night. The slow, low-flying Continued from page C-1 Beaver, full of electronic gear and bristling with antennas, good price on them. As a con- made a good platform for findsequence, Beavers have plenty ing “Charlie.” of power. Dickens, with more On the Internet I found than 1 million miles of flying photos of a Beaver in Vietthe bush, came up with several nam, tail number 41701 and ideas that were incorporated I’m trying to make my model into the Beaver. look like it did back in 1964. The first DHC-2 Beaver After I add a few more antenflew in 1947. Production nas, some weathering and a continued until 1967. A total few decals, it will be ready to of 1,657 were built. Beavers “fly.” In researching 41701, I have been registered in 60 was surprised to learn that it’s countries. As one measure still flying. Since starting life of their worth today, a wellin the Army in 1954, it has equipped Beaver on floats can changed owners a few times. cost upward of a half-million Early on, it was fitted with dollars. floats and given a fancy paint Canadians think highly of job in place of its previous olthe Beaver. The Royal Canaive drab. Today, it’s actively dian Mint, called the DHC-2 flying out of Ketchikan. “the plane that opened the I owe the success of many north,” and honored it by infishing and hunting trips to cluding its image on one of the the Beaver. The last time I Millennium Series of quarters flew in one was a few years issued in 1999. In 2009, the ago. A Beaver landed on the mint honored the Beaver by Mulchatna River and picked up including its image on a gold my son, grandson and I after coin. our float trip down the Koktuli Like the A-26 bomber, the River and carried us back to Beaver saw heavy use in Korea civilization. and Viet Nam. Beavers were Hundreds of these venerable the first aircraft used by the US aircraft are still flying today. Army to locate enemy radio As much as pilots and owners transmitters during the Vietlove the Beaver, it’ll no doubt nam War. A well-kept secret be flying for many years to at the time, Airborne Radio come. Direction Finding aircraft were kept at every major airfield Les Palmer can be reached in South Vietnam. The Viet at les.palmer@rocketmail.com.

. . . Cold Continued from page C-1

land remains a stubborn problem. Holes in the forest canopy make the butterflies more vulnerable to freezing weather. Talavera said cold weather is the biggest threat to the Monarchs between now and March, when they take flight back north. Observers have noted unusual behavior in how they clump together, suggesting the insects are preparing for belownormal temperatures. “They are seeking out canyons, seeking out more protected areas,” Talavera said. “We are seeing unusual things, all of them related to the climate.” The butterflies also reached Mexico weeks later than normal, returning in mid-November rather than in time for the

. . . Wolf Continued from page C-1

that’s beautiful. That’s worth quite a bit.” The region where the derby is planned is considered a key area for wolves that could grow in number, with some pack members dispersing to sur-

Day of the Dead holiday on Nov. 1, which locals long have associated with their arrival. “They are like part of the souls that come back for the Day of the Dead,” said Jorge Dominguez Reyes, a leader of the San Mateo Almomoloa farm community that runs the Piedra Herrada butterfly sanctuary. The Monarchs have been a key attraction for tourists who visit reserves like Piedra Herrada. But such visits have been hurt by a crime wave in the nearby lake resort of Valle de Bravo and any sustained decline in butterfly numbers would be a cruel blow. The community, in fact, has formed a 10-member patrol to keep loggers out of the nesting grounds in order to protect their habitat, Dominguez Reyes said. “The butterflies,” he said, “give us more incentive to take care of the forest.”

rounding states. At least one Oregon environmental group that would like to see more wolves in that state is involved in the lawsuits against the derby for that reason. “As we learn more about these animals, the more we’ve come to revere them,” said Atwood. “When you remove them from the landscape it upends the order of things.”

strapped their canoe to a sailboat for the next 600 miles to Lake Huron, then switched back to the canoe for the final 1,300 miles, traveling mostly by rivers and canals across parts of Canada and the eastern states. They reached the Potomac waterfront in Washington on Dec. 2 — 101 days after they set out. The Freemans wanted to call attention to the threat they say copper-nickel mining poses to the Boundary Waters and to mark the 50th anniversary of the federal Wilderness Act, which protects pristine areas such as the BWCA. Their next plan is a bike ride across Minnesota in 2015 hauling another canoe to press their message. But it won’t be the same signature-covered “petition canoe” they paddled to Washington. They gave that to the U.S. Forest Service, the agency that oversees the BWCA. Dave Freeman said the bike tour, which is being organized by the Ely-based group Save The Boundary Waters, will last about six weeks and a large group of people will participate for a week or two at a time. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. We’re going to try and hit as many of the college campuses in Minnesota as possible,” he said. Environmentalists are fighting copper-nickel proposals for Minnesota because the metals are in minerals that contain sulfides, which can leach sulfuric acid when exposed to air and water. The project furthest along, PolyMet near Babbitt, isn’t in a watershed that flows into the BWCA, but the proposed Twin Metals mine near Ely is. Mining supporters say the minerals can be mined safely and the area needs the jobs. The Freemans make their living by running canoe tours

. . . Dog Continued from page C-1

simple as latex balloons that fit over your pup’s paws, or highly specialized footwear with Vibram soles, aggressive tread and fabric gaiters. “I wouldn’t know looking at a dog walking in here if they would tolerate a bootie,” Allen said, “but if it is introduced correctly and sized properly, dogs will generally wear them.” To prevent the ice chunks from forming between the pads of your dog’s feet, Allen recommends a product called Musher’s Secret. Developed by sled dog racers, the salve coats the hair between the pads and prevents snow and ice from building up. Dog vests are another popular product for pets that like to recreate in the cold. Made from neoprene, wool or other fabrics, the vests function just a like a coat, insulating the torso. One of the most common ailments Anderson treats is lacerations. Whether the result of a cut from a shard of ice or being run over by a ski, cuts are a common winter injury for dogs. Anderson said to bandage the wound in the field if possible

AP Photo/The Wilderness Classroom, Olivia Ridge

In this Dec. 4 photo, Amy and Dave Freeman pose in front of the White House, in Washington, D.C. with Sig, the petition canoe they paddled, sailed and portaged more than 2,000 miles from Ely, Minn. The couple made the trip because heir jobs and their way of life are being threatened by a series of copper mines in a sulfide ore body on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.

and dogsled trips. National Geographic named them to its list of Adventurers of the Year for 2014 after they paddled, dogsledded and hiked nearly 12,000 miles across North America over three years while 85,000 elementary and middle-school students tracked their progress from Seattle to Key West, Florida, via their Wilderness Classroom nonprofit. After they returned home to Ely, they visited Sustainable Ely, a group that was gathering signatures on a canoe as a petition to protect the Boundary Waters. When they learned the group was planning to drive the canoe to Washington, they

suggested paddling it instead. One of the hardest parts of the journey was the Grand Portage, a historic 9-mile trail from the lakes and streams along the U.S.-Canada border to Lake Superior. Hard rain one night turned the portage into a slog through deep mud. One of the most beautiful was a stretch across Ontario. “We happened to hit peak fall color right as we were on the Mattawa River, so that was a fun time. It’s a pretty steep river valley, so we just got a lot of gorgeous, gorgeous color,” Amy Freeman said. Among the scariest was crossing New York Harbor, dodging ferries and other

commercial traffic in frigid waters. Along the way they held over 40 events, meeting with over 2,700 people to raise awareness about the Boundary Waters. They gathered over 10,000 petition signatures and gave more than 50 interviews. In Washington, they met with the Forest Service chief, Thomas Tidwell, who accepted their canoe. The agency plans to display the canoe at its headquarters. “It seemed like a lot of people, whether they were familiar with the Boundary Waters or not ... just really wanted to see protection for a wilderness area,” Amy Freeman said.

before transporting your pet back to town. Orthopedic issues can also plague dogs during the winter months. As dogs age they may develop arthritis, which can be exasperated by cold temperatures. Dogs suffering from arthritic pain may appear stiff or uncomfortable while walking. Anderson said ACL and back injures often strike dogs during

the winter. Post holing through the snow or slipping on ice frequently result in injury. “You get those dogs porpoising like crazy through deep snow and they may develop a sore back,” Anderson said. “If you can run them on packed snow, that is a good idea.” For people who leave their pets outside during the day, Anderson said the American

Veterinary Medical Association (www.avma.org) and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www. aspca.org) publish guidelines on safe shelter for dogs during the winter months. “A lot of it is common sense,” Anderson said. “If you have a dog that just flat won’t quit, you have to be careful. You have to know your dog.”

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Good manners are in short supply when couple eats out DEAR ABBY: I am recently divorced and now seeing a wonderful woman who is pretty much everything I was looking for except for a couple of issues, which concern going out to eat — which we do often. Not once has she offered to pay for a meal. I make good money, but she is not financially strapped by any means. While I can live with her not paying, what annoys me is she rarely says thank you after a dinner date. Once, she ordered a to-go selection to take home to her daughter. I paid for it, but again got no thanks. When we arrived at her house, she gave the food to her daughter without mentioning that I had bought it for her. Other than her manners, she’s a great gal and I’m happy we’re together. Am I being petty and overly sensitive? My ex-wife never appreciated me, so I guess it’s a sore spot. How should I approach this without jeopardizing everything else? — HESITANT TO SPEAK UP IN THE MIDWEST DEAR HESITANT: Your great gal has poor manners. Approach it by telling her exactly what you have written to me. Then ask her why she never says thank you and didn’t bother to give you credit when you did something nice for her daughter. Either this woman never learned basic man-

ners, or she takes you for granted. And if this is a pattern with all the women in your life, it’s important you understand why and do something about it before you marry again or you will never be happy. DEAR ABBY: I stepped into a public restroom with three regular stalls and a handicap/wheelchair-acces- Abigail Van Buren sible stall. All the stalls were occupied, so I got in line. By the time it was my turn, the handicapped stall was available. Behind me was a mother with a fussy baby and a toddler, and she needed to use the baby changing station, which happened to be located inside the handicapped stall. I let her go first. What I didn’t realize was a woman in a wheelchair was also in line behind me. She got upset when I let someone else use the stall instead of allowing her. Someone else in line piped up and told her she had to wait in line like everyone else. When situations like this arise, should disabled people be allowed to skip the line and go straight to

DEAR ABBY: I have two children from a previous marriage. We have a distant relationship. For valid reasons, they have been written out of my will. Should I tell them now, or let them find out after my death? — WONDERING WHAT TO DO DEAR WONDERING: I see no reason to announce it now, because before you die you might change your mind. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Hints from Heloise she seems to be much more erratic than usual. Don’t get so upset about this person’s behavior. A loved one or new friend could intrigue you today. Tonight: Be ready for a sultry moment or two. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Others seem to gravitate toward you. You might not share the same views as them, but you’ll be willing to hear them out. Someone you care a lot about might be unusually moody. This, too, will pass. Confusion surrounds a domestic matter. Someone might not be in touch with his or her feelings. Tonight: The only mistake you can make is not to be out and about. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You will want to take some time to run some errands that you have been putting off. You also might need to schedule a checkup with your doctor. You easily could be misunderstood. Be careful with electrical equipment, as you could be accident-prone. Tonight: Hang with friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You are full of energy and excitement. It could be very difficult to change your plans, as the other party involved seems to be very uptight. Let your hair down. No matter where you are, be sure to carefully tuck away your money. Tonight: Frolic the night away. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You’ll want to change your schedule, but you could meet some resistance. Honor what works best for you. A friend might be unusually moody. Try not to be quarrelsome. You tend to be vague, and perhaps this person is just reacting. Tonight: Fun does not have to cost anything.

Flying collars get bent out of shape Dear Heloise: My husband is a pilot, so his clothing spends a lot of time traveling in a suitcase. The collars on his shirts are always getting bent out of shape, despite careful packing. Once this happens, it seems impossible to get them looking nice again. Do you have any suggestions for keeping them in shape while he packs? — Elizabeth in Spring, Texas Elizabeth, this is a common problem when traveling a lot and almost living out of a suitcase. First, when packing, try to fold the shirts like they do in the stores (in thirds) so the collar isn’t bent. Put rolled-up socks, a belt or a rolled-up T-shirt in the neck part of the shirt. Most importantly, put the shirts on what will be the top of the suitcase when carried, so heavy items are not crushing the shirts. All my road warriors out there, do you have any other suggestions? — Heloise Send a great hint to: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com Worn washcloths Dear Heloise: Here is my moneysaving hint: I use old, worn-out washcloths on my reusable duster. They pick up hair and dust pretty well, and when you are done, pull the hair off and throw it in the trash. Then remove the washcloth and give it a good shake outside, like you would a dust rag. They’re great because they are washable and reusable. — Judy in Oxnard, Calif. This is a great money-saving hint! You can use these old washcloths on your reusable floor sweeper as well! — Heloise

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

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HHHH You sense that the Force is with you, and you’re right. Knowing this, it would be in your best interest to follow your instincts. Those of you who are workaholics will need to free yourself up for a change of pace. Tonight: Be a party animal. Have fun! CANCER (June 21-July 22) HH You have a lot going on within you, and you might prefer to keep much of it to yourself. Detachment might seem like the best path, but you could just be missing one detail that would make a big difference. Seek feedback from a trusted friend. Tonight: Be realistic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Emphasize what is important to you. Others might attempt to distract you unsuccessfully. A roommate or family member might seem shut down. You could have difficulty opening this person up, though a token gift might help. Tonight: As you like it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might feel overwhelmed as you attempt to clear out your todo list or domestic responsibilities. Interference from a loved one could cause a problem. A partner could be erratic and touchy at the moment. Tonight: Prepare to be noticed. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You could be overwhelmed by someone else’s perception of a situation. Realize what different worlds you were brought into and how very different your lives are. Do not be surprised at the differences in your thinking. Tonight: Strap on your seat belt. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You might be taken aback by someone’s actions, as he or

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the big stall? Even if the mother with the baby and the location of a diaper changing station were not a factor, is the right thing to do to let a wheelchair-bound person use the restroom first, even if he/she is at the end of the line? — TRYING TO BE POLITE DEAR TRYING: Yes, it is. It’s called a “handicapped stall” for a reason. The person with the disability should have been allowed to use it first — even if he/she was at the end of the line.

Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars A baby born today has a Sun in Capricorn and a Moon in Gemini. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Jan. 2, 2015: This year you are able to make a difference. Your sense of humor will help you take situations less seriously. Your focus remains on your daily life. Some of you might decide to enrich your life with more activities, while others will feel the need to simplify. If you are single, you will meet someone in your daily routine. You initially might not even realize how interested you are in this person. If you are attached, the two of you often get irritated with each other. Curb a tendency to distort what is happening, and the two of you will communicate more effectively as result. You wish you had the high energy of GEMINI. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your desire to do the unexpected will keep others on their toes. You might notice how people’s moods change swiftly. Your unpredictability forces them to take a stern look at their choices. Avoid a problem with a friend who might be unrealistic. Tonight: Meet up with a pal. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHHYoumightbetooconcerned with your finances at the moment. Whether you are facing a radical change to your income or you simply are moody about how to handle your budget, you have a choice to make. A friend might give you a difficult time. Tonight: Let someone else treat. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

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