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In the news Seafood industry making plans for China tariff impact KODIAK — Alaska’s seafood industry is exploring strategies to reduce damage from the Trump administration’s trade dispute with China. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reported Thursday that the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute plans to explore how Alaska can enter additional markets to expand the state’s seafood brand. The U.S. plans to raise tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports from 10% to 25% Friday. The institute says China is the largest export market and reprocessor of Alaska seafood, with about $989 million worth of sales to China in 2017 alone. Executive Director Jeremy Woodrow says the institute is looking at “both traditional and nontraditional markets.” Woodrow says a survey of Alaska seafood businesses found 65% immediately lost sales after tariffs were implemented, 50% reported sales delays and 36% reported lost customers in China.

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Walking toward a bright future Kenai Peninsula College graduates 150 students By VICTORIA PETERSEN Peninsula Clarion

When Ariane Jasmin started at Kenai Peninsula College, she wanted to prove to herself that she could finish her associate degree. On Thursday — after two years of juggling a two-hour commute, two preschoolaged children and a dog mushing team — Jasmin not only finished her degree, but graduated as the school’s valedictorian. “My biggest highlight from KPC I think is just showing myself that I could (graduate),” Jasmin said. Jasmin was one of 150 graduates who walked across the stage Thursday night at the Kenai Peninsula College 49th Kenai River Campus commencement ceremony at the Kenai Central High School Renee C. Henderson Auditorium. The 150 graduates collected degrees ranging from associate in process technology to bachelor’s in elementary education. The commencement keynote speaker was Janet LaRue Romig, a practicing

A group of nursing graduates from Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus get ready to walk the stage and receive their degrees on Thursday at Kenai Central High School. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

attorney who got her start at KPC 40 years ago. University of Alaska Board of Regents member Lisa Parker

and University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Cathy Sandeen also participated in the graduation ceremony.

Jasmin graduated summa cum laude, which means she managed to maintain a 4.0-grade point average. She

said she will be moving to Fairbanks to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology at See WALK, page A16

Eagle River, Chugiak consider secession from Anchorage

AG: $20 million schools appropriation unconstitutional

EAGLE RIVER — Residents of two Alaska communities are discussing the possibility of leaving the municipality of Anchorage to form their own local government, according to the group. More than 100 people attended an informational meeting in Eagle River Friday to discuss what organizers call “EaglExit,” The Chugiak-Eagle River Star reported Wednesday. The two communities are within Anchorage’s municipal boundaries, but Eagle River is 16 miles north of the city, while Chugiak is another 5 miles north. The group hopes to raise $100,000 to conduct a feasibility study for a municipality separate from Anchorage consisting of Eagle River and Chugiak, as well as neighboring Peters Creek, Eklutna, and Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, a combined Army and Air Force facility. EagleExit was formed by residents seeking greater self-determination, said group chair Michael Tavoliero of Eagle River.

Alaska’s attorney general has declared a $20 million appropriation for school funding made during last year’s legislative session unconstitutional.

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By VICTORIA PETERSEN Peninsula Clarion

The one-time education funding was enacted by the Legislature through Senate Bill 142 and signed into law by former Gov. Bill Walker in June 2018. In a formal opinion, dated May 8, Attorney General Kevin Clarkson and the

Alaska Department of Law claimed the appropriation goes against the state constitution because it “improperly binds a future legislature and future governor” and violates the “constitutional prohibition against dedicating state revenues.”

“It is our opinion that an appropriation that seeks to expend future money (in contrast to an appropriation authorizing revenues that have been received by the state in the current fiscal year to be spent in a future fiscal year) is unconstitu-

SeaLife Center welcomes seal pup By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion

The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) welcomed last month a new, fairly unique rescue: a bearded seal pup. The ASLC admitted the pup into their Wildlife Response Program on April 13 after it was rescued from the shores of Shaktoolik, according to a news release on Thursday. Shaktoolik is a village on Norton Sound in northwest Alaska near Nome. Local school children had reportedly taken it upon themselves to protect the newborn seal from being harassed by people or pets. Ice seals are hunted for subsistence purposes in the Northern Alaska villages, but because of the kids’ attachment to the pup the village decided to call ASLC for help, according

cleared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to secure

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North Pole father sentenced to 90 years for killing young son

the pup, and ASLC Communications Coordinator

FAIRBANKS (AP) — A North Pole father convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his 4-year-old son was sentenced to 90 years in prison. The state medical examiner concluded the boy died May 5, 2015, from blunt force injuries and burns. A Fairbanks jury deliberated for just three hours in December before convicting Christopher Sadowski, 31, of North Pole of killing Christopher Sadowski Jr. The father will be eligible for discretionary parole after serving 22 1/2 years and

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A newborn bearded seal pup rescued on April 13 is seen here at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy of Chloe Rossman/Alaska SeaLife Center)

to the release. Village Police Officer Jeffery Paniptchuk was

tional,” the opinion letter reads. “Such future appropriations violate the annual budgeting process mandated by the Constitution. Further, such appropriations violate the anti-dedication clause. And, when the future ap-

Juneau lawmakers seek to boost Soldotna Council meetings to be held Thursdays gun background check system By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — Under a proposed rewrite of state crime laws, Alaska legislators would require the courts to review for a federal database system records dating to 1981 for individuals who have been involuntarily committed and would be restricted from owning firearms.

While debates over guns elicit fears of erosions of the Second Amendment right to bear arms, this provision has generated few waves. Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is pushing it as a way to prevent future violence or suicides. National Rifle Association spokesman Lars Dalseide by email said that group “has always called for the submission of all relevant records”

to the system “and that position hasn’t changed.” Some Republicans in the state Legislature have expressed support. Rep. Chuck Kopp, a former police officer, said he supports Second Amendment rights but said there’s a balance in wanting to ensure the database has that information to improve the safety of the general public. See GUN, page A3

By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion

Soldotna City Council members will be able to rock out at Music in the Park, or other Wednesday events, this summer. The council approved a resolution changing their regular meeting day from Wednesday to the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The change

will take effect in July. The council unanimously approved the resolution with full support of the administration. According to City Manager Stephanie Queen, the change won’t affect deadlines or projects. Wednesday nights in Soldotna can get busy with Music in the Park at Soldotna Creek Park and See MEET, page A16

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for mandatory parole in his late 80s, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. He was sentenced Monday. Sadowski testified his son was active but clumsy and often injured himself. He said an accidental scalding in the shower caused the burns.

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Chloe Rossman said that Paniptchuk had to borrow a kennel from someone in the village in order to get it on the Ravn Air flight back to Anchorage. Once the pup had arrived at the SeaLife Center, the staff quickly determined that it was severely underweight. Rossman said that the one-week-old pup weighed 22.9 kilograms when it first arrived. Newborn bearded seals typically weigh around 33 kilograms at birth, according to the En-

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propriations span from an out-going governor to an incoming new governor, it is our opinion that the future funded appropriations unconstitutionally circumscribe the new governor’s line-item veto power.” The move continues the budgetary uncertainty facing school districts. Although the money has not been distributed to schools, many districts have already budgeted the funds. Education advocacy group, Coalition for Education Equity, is suing Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state education commissioner for failing to release the $20 million, asserting the governor violated the Constitution by impounding

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Prosecutor Elizabeth Crail told jurors the evidence indicated Sadowski poured scalding water on his son to cover bruises the father had caused. Crail at sentencing asked Superior Court Judge Douglas Blankenship to sentence Sadowski to the highest statutory sentence of 99 years in prison. In her sentencing memo, she noted the severity of the boy's injuries and his extreme vulnerability. Crail also noted Sadows-

ki's brutal behavior toward the boy's older half brother while he was married to their mother. The abuse included spanking his step-son with a wooden spoon until he bled, putting cayenne pepper in his food, duct-taping his nose shut and forcing him to stand up all night when he was only 3, she said. Sadowski's public defender, Justin Racette, sought a sentence of 20 years in prison.

In his sentencing memorandum, Racette said Sadowski did not assault his son and did not seek treatment for the boy's injuries because he was afraid he would lose custody. "Certainly, Mr. Sadowski believes that his behavior in the case was criminally and morally condemnable," Racette said in his memo. "His position throughout the trial was that his naivete and fear led him to fail his son and caused his death."

cyclopedia of Marine Mammals. Bearded seals normally gain three times their weight within a few weeks of birth due to the high fat content of their mother’s milk. Wildlife Response Curator Jane Belovarac said in the news release that they have to feed the malnourished seal slowly and not rush anything. “We have to take her weight gain slow to make sure her body can process the nutrients,” Belovarac said. Rossman said that this is only the second bearded seal pup that ASLC has ever rescued, so a special formula had to be created by the vet staff, combining walrus, harbor

seal and fish gruel formulas. The first bearded seal pup was rescued from Flaxman Island in March of 2002, but Rossman said that one died a few days after arriving at the SeaLife Center. The new pup also initially had trouble regulating her body temperature while in the water due to her weight, according to the news release. “When she first started swimming, staff had to assist her out of the water to ensure she didn’t get too cold,” Husbandry Director Lisa Hartman said. Now that the pup is approaching 30 days of quarantine at the SeaLife Center,

Rossman said that the team is “cautiously optimistic” about her recovery. The seal’s current weight stands at 39.2 kilograms, which is almost double what it was when she first came to the center. Because bearded seals are considered non-releasable by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Rossman said the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife will determine what to do with the pup once it fully recovers. After the 30-day quarantine period is over, the ASLC will also start thinking of a name for their newest guest.

the education funds. At Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting, Mayor Charlie Pierce said he was assured on April 25 by local lawmakers, Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Kenai/Soldotna, Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, and Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, that the governor cannot veto the $20 million in previously appropriated funding. “It was a $1.2 million contribution to our local borough, and we were assured Dunleavy cannot veto that $1.2 million coming to our district,” Pierce said at the meeting. “We got some certainty there. So, I’d say FY19 budget for the district is funded, so that should take and alleviate that discussion.” The repeal of the onetime funding would actually mean a $1.4 million

funding loss for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Those funds have already been allocated within the school district, and cover the costs of paying 11 teachers. “On the Kenai, we budgeted this as $1.4 Million of General Fund Revenue and we reinstated 11.5 FTE (full-time) teaching positions as well as three days for many of our support personnel that had previously been reduced from our budget,” Assistant Superintendent Dave Jones wrote in a Jan. 28 letter to local lawmakers. “We have been employing and paying those folks since the start of the school year in August!” More lawmakers are calling the governor and attorney general’s opinion into question. In a Thursday press release, House

Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, said the attorney general incorrectly claimed the Legislature cannot forward-fund education. “The governor is subjecting students, parents, and teachers to an unnecessary legal and political fight,” Edgmon said. “We stand with the Senate and remain firm in our belief that the Legislature acted in a legal and appropriate fashion when it forward funded K-12 schools last year.” The Legislature has been working toward releasing those education funds. The Senate released its operating budget May 2, with an amendment pushing the Department of Education and Early Development to “immediately distribute the full amount to school districts.”

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Around the Peninsula

Kenai Peninsula Woodturner’s meeting

Cook Inlet Aquaculture Assoc. meeting Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association Board of Directors will meet Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m., in the conference room at its Kenai office located at 40610 Kalifornsky Beach Road. The meeting is open to the public and an agenda will be posted at www.ciaanet.org.

Alaska Food Hub

The Alaska Food Hub returns Friday, May 10 for the 2019 season in Soldotna! The Alaska Food Hub is an online farmers market offering 100% locally harvested veggies, fruits, seafood, oysters, meats, honey, flowers and more. Order online every week Friday-Monday at alaskafoodhub. org. Weekly pickup on Wednesdays at the Cook Inletkeeper office in Soldotna, 35911 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite 13. Products change with the season, so check back regularly. For more information visit www.alaskafoodhub.org.

Caregiving and Depression

Caregiver Support Meeting Topic: Caregiving and Depression will take place Tuesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at the Soldotna Senior Center. During Mental Health Month, we will discuss how caregiving puts you at risk for depression. Please join us to share your experiences as a caregiver, or to support someone who is a caregiver. For more information, call Sharon or Judy at 907-262-1280.

Fireweed Fiber Guild monthly meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Woodturner’s hold their monthly meeting at 1 p.m. this Saturday, May 11. Location is the log building, Mile 100 on the Sterling Highway, just a few miles south of Soldotna where Echo Lake Road meets the highway. There will be a woodturning demonstration. Nonmembers are welcome. Questions? Call 801-543-9122.

Boys and Girls Club hosts LEGO STEM Expo

Join us for our 3rd annual FIRST LEGO League Jr. Challenge EXPO Thursday, May 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kenai Clubhouse at 405 Frontage Road. This season’s challenge is Mission Moon. 12 teams and 48 STEM Club members (ages 6-10) from Kenai, Kasilof and Soldotna clubhouses have explored what kinds of problems they would need to solve if they lived on the moon. For more information contact Dan or Kim at 283-2682.

The Kenai Totem Tracers Society

The Kenai Totem Tracers Genealogical Society will meet in the Kenai Community Library on Saturday, May 11 from 1-3 p.m. This month’s program will be a compilation of genealogy topics, along with hand-outs on various subjects. The meeting is free and open to the public. An Introduction to Basic Genealogy Methodology class will be taught on four consecutive Saturdays starting June 8. It will be held for a few hours each Saturday. Pre-registration is required and can be done at the Kenai Library front desk or call the library and ask them to put your name on the list. Meeting place is the Kenai library. The class is free, is limited to 20 attendees, and open to the public.

The public is invited to attend the Fireweed Fiber Guild monthly meeting at the Soldotna Public Libraryon SaturSpecial Olympics Annual Torch Run day, May 18 at the Soldotna Public library at 11 a.m. There will be demonstrations for spinning and spindling. There are Come support Special Olympics of Alaska athletes in many activities planned for this Summer and DON’T forget Central Peninsula by participating in the 2019 Alaska Enthis Autumn’s FiberFest’, which the Fireweed Fiber Guild forcement Torch Run and Pledge Drive Saturday, May 18 at is sponsoring. 10 a.m. starting at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the run starts at 10 a.m., Mother’s Day Lunch followed by a barbeque for participants. Course length is a The Nikiski Senior Center is having a Mother’s Day 5K (3.2 miles) and can be completed by walking, running, Lunch on Friday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. La- wagon, stroller, and more. All are welcome, family friendly! dies Eat Free. See you on the 18th!

Free Picnic at the Food Bank

Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class

Join us for the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Spring Festival and Fundraiser on Friday, May 31 from noon to 7 p.m. This is a community event for all ages and an opportunity for us to thank you, our neighbors, for your support. There will be a free barbecue/picnic, games, music, cake walks and bucket raffles. There will be prizes for the kids and even a clown making balloon animals. A no host beer/wine garden will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and if you donate a food item you will be entered the drawing for a special prize.

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Homer on May 25 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The class will be conducted at the Best Western Bidarka Inn, 575 Sterling Highway. This class is free to commercial fishermen, thanks to support from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development, the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, and AMSEA members. The cost is $175 for all others. Interested mariners may register at www.amsea.org or call (907) 747-3287.

5th Annual Homeschool Swap and Share

5th Annual Homeschool Swap and Share will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Star of the Northern Lutheran Church, 216 N. Forest Drive, Kenai. Everyone is welcome. Bring any materials, curriculum, toys, games that you wish to share with other home-school families. Or stop by to browse the selection of donated items. All items are free. Contact Karen at karen@ acsalaska.net or 907-205-0663.

Register for Kenai Performers’ drama camp Junior session, ages 5-7, June 17-June 28, MondayFriday, 10 a.m.-noon. Fee: $250. Senior session, ages 8-18, June 17-July 13, Monday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Fee: $450. Location: 43335 K-Beach Road (backside of Subway). Early enrollment discount if fee is paid by June 1. For more information or to register, call Terri at 252-6808.

Local Food Connection meeting

Kenai Peninsula College closure schedule

2019 TriTheKenai Triathlon

Mouth Wild Run and Ride

KPC’s Kenai River Campus in Soldotna will close at 3 The Kenai Local Food Connection’s next Meeting is p.m. on May 9 for commencement preparations, college Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Soldotna Community meetings and campus clean-up. The campus will re-open at Library. We are working for food security in Alaska which 8 a.m. on May 13. is good for our health and our economy. The 2019 TriTheKenai triathlon is set for Sunday, June 9. This event is a great beginner triathlon for adults (15+) and youth (6-14) and includes both individual and team events and for the serious-minded triathlete. We offer the more challenging intermediate distance event. The nonprofit TriTheKenai is a great family fun community event and this year our charity of choice is the Soldotna Montessori Food Box program. If you are not a racer, we are always in need of volunteers on race day. Contact Janice at volunteer@ trithekenai.com. Get all the event details or register at www. trithekenai.com or email me at wahoo@trithekenai.com or call 252-0558.

Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Registration now open for 2019 Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride. The 6th annual Mouth to Mouth will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. A 10-mile beach run or fat bike ride between Kasilof and Kenai River mouths begins at 2 p.m. at Kasilof River Special Use Area off Kasilof Beach Stub Road and ends at Kenai South Beach parking lot off Cannery Rd. Registration at 12 p.m. 3 mile beach run from Cannery Road Beach to Kenai River mouth and back begins at 3 p.m. at Cannery Road beach access off Dunes Road. Registration at 2 p.m. Register online at https://inletkeeper.org/m2m/. Advance registration $30 ($25 for Cook Inletkeeper members), day of registration $40 ($35 for members).

Plant sale fundraiser

Hazardous Waste Collection Day will take place Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Central Peninsula Landfill, Mile 98.5 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna. Free to households; businesses charged a fee. For specific questions contact NRC Alaska 877-375-5040. General questions: Kenai Peninsula Borough Solid Waste Dept. 907-262-9667. This event is for households and small businesses. All businesses and households with 55 gallons or more total must pre-register with NRC Alaska, who manages this event. The Kenai

A plant sale benefiting Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District will be held Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Three Bears in Kenai. The sale includes plant starts (herbs, vegetables, and flowers), berry bushes and fruit trees, certified organic compost, baked goods and more. A portion of all proceeds will go to Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District to support local sustainable agriculture. For information about reserving a booth space, please contact Abraham England at 306-4610.

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LIO Schedule Friday, May 10 3:15 p.m.: The House Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 103 State Gaming Commission; Card Rooms and HB 127 Dental Hygienist Advanced Practice Permit. Testimony will be taken. All teleconferences are held at the Kenai LIO 145 Main St Lp #217, Kenai, AK 99611 unless otherwise noted. To confirm call 283-2030 or email Kenai. LIO@akleg.gov. To listen / watch online go to http:// alaskalegislature.tv/.

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The state in 2014 began requiring the courts to provide to the Department of Public Safety information on involuntary commitments. It also set out a process by which affected individuals could seek to have their gun rights restored. The law’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Lance Pruitt, at the time noted Alaska’s “steadfast tradition of the right to responsible firearm ownership,” and he saw providing relevant information to the database as a key part of that responsibility. “There are some people who might find themselves surprised by it, and that part is my concern,” he said of the new proposal Thursday. But the benefits “probably outweigh those other concerns. But I don’t say that without recognizing that there could be some people who were affected.” That law was part of a national trend to bolster information provided to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which is used by licensed gun sellers to determine if prospective buyers are eligible to purchase firearms. The system relies on available criminal history and mental health records. “The databases are only as good as the information that’s in them,” said Kelly Howell, special assistant to Alaska’s public safety commissioner, adding later: “I just really feel strongly that this is something the state can do to help prohibit and prevent some violence and some sad incidents in people’s lives.” The administration proposes going back to 1981 because it says that’s when the state’s civil commitment laws were passed. Alaska also has high rates of suicide. From October 2014 through the end of last December, Alaska listed 432 individuals as prohibited from possessing a gun because of involuntary commitments or court orders of mental illness or incompetence, according to FBI data. By comparison, the state reported 4,458 records for individuals barred from having guns because of felony or certain serious misdemeanour convictions during the same time period. Some states, like Montana

and Wyoming, show small numbers of people across all categories who would be prohibited from having a gun. Nationally, FBI data shows about 5.7 million active records related to the mental health category, as of the end of 2018. It’s unclear how many people would be barred from buying guns if the provision passes in Alaska. The court system estimates it would need to research 21,637 cases filed before it switched to electronic record-keeping — including files stored on microfilm — to provide to the Department of Public Safety court orders related to involuntary commitments and any subsequent judicial orders finding a person is unlikely to be a danger to themselves or others and able to possess a firearm. Mark Regan, legal director of the Disability Law Center of Alaska, cited concern with reaching so far back. “What you’re looking at are people not knowing that there would be these consequences who’ve been in the civil commitment process at times beginning in 1981,” he said. “It might well be that there would be people who would have contested the civil commitment more vigorously if they had known that 20 years later or 30 years later they would be reported to the database.” He acknowledged people could petition the courts but questioned how well known that process is. Lindsay Nichols, federal policy director with the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, said other states have passed laws calling for prior-year commitments to be added to the database, such as Texas and Minnesota. According to the centre, federal law does not require states to submit information to system, making participation voluntary. Howell said the department would seek federal grant funding to help the courts if the expanded review is approved. The court estimates the cost at about $140,000. “If someone is determined, there are other ways they can potentially obtain firearms. But this is one thing that we can and should do to ensure that those who shouldn’t have firearms are prohibited from purchasing and possessing them,” she said.

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What can UA do to grow more of our own teachers, nurses, engineers and leaders?

Serving the Kenai Peninsula since 1970 Jeff Hayden Publisher ERIN THOMPSON......................................................... Editor RANDI KEATON....................................... Circulation Director FRANK GOLDTHWAITE......................... Production Manager

What others say

A hero lost too young Kendrick Castillo is a bright light

of selflessness and love in days where Americans move from one tragedy to the next, marking their sorrow with headlines and social media posts. The 18-year-old Colorado senior died Tuesday while saving his classmates from one of two shooters who police say opened fire in STEM School Highlands Ranch. Eight other students were injured and we pray the three who remained hospitalized Wednesday afternoon survive and thrive following this tragedy. Castillo was no superhero or well-trained Marine. He was just a kid. His father, John Castillo, called him “the best kid in the world.” We have to agree. Colorado owes Kendrick more than it could ever repay. According to his classmates and his father, Kendrick lunged at the shooter who had brought a gun into his British Literature class, giving students precious time to escape or hide. “It doesn’t surprise me,” John Castillo told Denver Post reporter Sam Tabachnik. “He cared enough about people that he would do something like that.” Remarkably, Castillo wasn’t alone in his courage. Reports indicate that other students joined in his gallantry, physically confronting one of the two people arrested in connection to the shooting. Student Nui Giasolli was on NBC’s “Today” Wednesday morning and thanked Castillo and the other young men who she said went after the shooter. “They were very heroic. I can’t thank them enough,” she said. We can’t thank them enough either. Nor can we express enough appreciation for the security guard who was on campus and apprehended one of the suspects, or the first responders who rushed into the building within minutes of getting the call for help, or the teachers and administrators who did their best to protect their students. “We’re going to hear about some heroic things inside the school,” Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said Wednesday morning. Indeed. Spurlock and his team have handled the situation with efficiency and professionalism that inspires confidence that if we cannot prevent every shooting, at least we can limit the loss of life with an immediate response. Every parent should demand that their school have security guards or police equipped to respond to an armed threat on campus at all times. This is the fourth school shooting in Colorado since 1999. Four in 20 years is hardly an epidemic. But school shootings — and mass shootings in general — have spiked in recent years in America. While we will never regain the innocence our schools enjoyed prior to the tragedies in Columbine High School, Platte Canyon High School, Deer Creek Middle School or Arapahoe High School, we can take the glimpses of good that emerged from each tragedy and celebrate and honor them. Coloradans should ask themselves what they can do today to honor Kendrick Castillo, and then do it tomorrow, next month, next year, and the year after that, until the distant day when we can say with confidence our schools are safe. — The Denver Post, May 8

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A laska V oices L ael O ldmixon Former University of Alaska President Mark Hamilton asked this question of his leadership team in 1998. At that point, the University of Alaska system had been enrolling only 18% of Alaska high school students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class. In real numbers that was about 145 students, the remaining 664 were going Outside for school, or not going at all. The answer to Hamilton’s question was the UA Scholars Program. He envisioned a merit-scholarship program that would bring students from all regions of Alaska to UA to have shared experiences on our campuses, study side-by-side, and ultimately graduate to become Alaska’s leaders, creating Alaska’s future. With support from the Board of Regents, Hamilton leveraged investment earnings from the University of Alaska Land Grant Trust Fund, which receives revenue from property sales, leases and re-

source development conducted on Trust lands. The scholarship, originally set at $10,500, is now $12,000 per UA Scholar. Those who accept the offer by enrolling at a UA campus receive $1,500 per semester over eight semesters. Since 1999, an average of 41% (410) of those eligible for the Award enroll at the University of Alaska the first fall semester after they graduate from high school. Moreover, UA Scholars graduate from UA at a rate nearly double that of their peers. But what does success look like for those graduates? We invited former UA Scholars to share what impact the award had on their lives and are featuring their responses on social media. Here is Justin Priest’s story: Justin grew up in a rural part of the Kenai Peninsula. He earned the scholarship and attended UAF. After graduation, he worked as a fisheries biologist; he is now working on his master’s degree and studying how environmental changes are affecting fish communities near Prudhoe Bay. “When I was deciding where to go to college, finances were very important to me: I was the first in my family to go to university and knew nothing about loans or financial aid. Given the opportunity of cheap, in-state tuition

and qualifying for UA Scholars, I made the choice to stay in Alaska,” he said. “It’s only in retrospect that I can see the impact of my decision. Hopefully, my contributions will eventually be equal to what I’ve received from the UA Scholars program: a wonderful life in a wonderful state. It’s really an understatement for me to say that I am an advocate for the UA system and especially UA Scholars, it’s what set me on the path to becoming who I am.” For the University of Alaska Scholars Program, graduation season is our favorite time of the year. We celebrate the class of 2019 UA Scholars as they complete high school. We celebrate those who have used their Award and are finding their way in the world, and we celebrate the new scholars coming from the high school class of 2020, who will soon receive an Award letter from our office and have the opportunity to join the UA Scholars family at one of our universities. We are excited to receive them as well as to honor all of those who, for 20 years, have benefited from the scholarship award. Together, we create Alaska’s future. Lael Oldmixon is the director for the UA Scholars Program. She lives in Fairbanks.

News and Politics

Chelsea Manning released from jail on contempt charge By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning was released from a northern Virginia jail Thursday after a two-month stay for refusing to testify to a grand jury. Manning spent 62 days at the Alexandria Detention Center on civil contempt charges after she refused to answer questions to a federal grand jury investigating WikiLeaks. Her lawyers fear her freedom may be short-lived, though. She was released only because the grand jury's term ex-

pired. Before she left the jail, she received another subpoena demanding her testimony on May 16 to a new grand jury. Her lawyers say she will again refuse to answer questions and could again face another term of incarceration. Manning served seven years in a military prison for leaking a trove of documents to WikiLeaks before thenPresident Barack Obama commuted the remainder of her 35-year sentence. Earlier this week, Manning's lawyers filed court papers arguing that she should not be jailed for civil contempt because she has proven that she will stick to her principles and won't testify no matter

how long she's jailed. Federal law only allows a recalcitrant witness to be jailed on civil contempt if there's a chance that the incarceration will coerce the witness into testifying. If a judge were to determine that incarcerating Manning were punitive rather than coercive, Manning would not be jailed. "At this point, given the sacrifices she has already made, her strong principles, her strong and growing support community, and the disgrace attendant to her capitulation, it is inconceivable that Chelsea Manning will ever change her mind about her refusal to cooperate with the grand jury," her lawyers wrote.

Former Trump advisers say Biden would be tough foe By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Two of President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign members said Thursday that former Vice President Joe Biden would present the toughest 2020 challenge for the president, though they disagreed on whether Biden can first win his party’s nomination. Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski said at a conference in Las Vegas that he thinks Biden would be the strongest matchup against Trump but is not progressive enough to win the Democratic nomination. Lewandowski instead predicted Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will win it. Former Trump campaign adviser David Bossie disagreed. He believes Biden will be the Democratic nominee but said he wishes it would be Sanders, who identifies himself as a democratic socialist. Bossie said a campaign about socialism versus economic freedom would be great for Republicans.

Bossie and Lewandowski spoke on a panel at an event organized by former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. Joining the panel were former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele and former Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California, who suggested that a “dream team for the left” in 2020 would be Sanders as the nominee with California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Steele said Democrats should select Biden as their nominee and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate, “if the Democrats want to win and they want to be competitive.” Biden can appeal to white working class voters who once backed Barack Obama but shifted their support to Trump, Steele said, adding that Biden’s campaign rollout last month was “phenomenally strong,” though his tendency for verbal gaffes could sideline him. The former RNC chair said Klobuchar would be a smart pick for vice president because the Minnesota senator is good on her feet, capable

and appeals to voters in key Midwest states. Lewandowski and the others predicted 2020 will be a different race than 2016 because nobody is taking Trump for granted. The president is running with the power of incumbency, has unified the Republican Party behind him and is working with the Republican National Committee, Lewandowski said. Earlier Thursday at the conference, Scaramucci and former Obama administration adviser Valerie Jarrett took the stage and discussed what advice they’d give Trump. Jarrett said she’d urge him and any president to be truthful, earn respect and put the good of the country above their own interests. Scaramucci said the president has a short attention span and needs advice that fits on a bumper sticker. He suggested, “Same policies. Less crazy.” The former Trump staffer then went on to list half a dozen policies of his former boss that he didn’t favor, including the separation of families at the Mexico border and the president’s criticism of the media.

Nation Trump backs Fla. plan to import lower-cost meds

President Donald Trump speaks during a event on medical billing, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press

WASHINGTON — In a move sure to get attention in a 2020 battleground state, President Donald Trump indicated Thursday that his administration may approve a Florida plan to import lower-cost prescrip-

tion drugs from abroad for use by residents. It’s the latest flashpoint in a confrontation between the Trump administration and the pharmaceutical industry, which for years successfully has fought off importation proposals. Drugs in other economically advanced countries are often much cheaper because governments set prices.

Speaking at a White House event where he pledged to end “surprise medical bills” for patients with health insurance coverage, Trump segued to the subject of prescription drug costs. “We may allow states to buy drugs in other countries if we can buy them for a lesser price, substantially less price, and that is going to be very unique,” he declared. “But we will allow them to go to other countries because the drug companies have treated us very, very unfairly, and the rules and restrictions within our country have been absolutely atrocious.” He added that with “certain permissions” states will be able to import prescription drugs from abroad “if they can buy them for 40%, 50%, 60% less.” Trump’s comments were an obvious reference to an importation plan recently

passed by the Florida legislature and expected to be signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Trump ally who made it one of his priorities. DeSantis told reporters in Florida on Thursday that he had talked with Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar this week about the plan and that the president told Azar, “You work with this governor to get it done.” Florida’s program would have to be approved by Azar’s department before it could be implemented. Under the plan, Floridians could eventually gain access to cheaper Canadian prescription drugs. Supporters say imported drugs would have to meet federal Food and Drug Administration standards and that 80 percent of drug ingredients used in the U.S. are foreign-made now.

Uber, Lyft driver strike latest move to organize gig workers By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A strike by Uber and Lyft drivers in cities across the United States this week caused barely a ripple to passengers looking to catch a ride, highlighting the challenges in launching a labor movement from scratch in an industry that is by nature decentralized. Activists and others involved in the labor movement are still declaring it a success. It grabbed headlines, trended on Twitter and won the support of several Democrats running for president. The action was also closely watched by labor organizers, who are brainstorming about ways to build worker power in the 21st-century economy. Drivers say they wanted to draw the attention of the public, technology investors and political leaders to their plight: low pay and a

lack of basic rights on the job. “The goal is to bring awareness to the incredible disregard for workers,” said Lyft driver Ann Glatt, who helped organize the San Francisco strike and protest outside Uber headquarters. App-based workers are thought to comprise just a small fraction of the economy, but there are still millions of people making a living in gig work. Uber alone says it has nearly 4 million drivers , while Lyft has over 1 million. In pockets around the country, workers are starting to organize themselves, often with the help of workers’ rights groups and labor unions. In Silicon Valley, a workers’ rights group established Gig Workers Rising, which helped with Wednesday’s strike. In New York state, the AFL-CIO is pushing the Legislature to take steps to protect workers who get jobs through digi-

Uber driver Estaphanie St. Just joins drivers for ridehailing giants Uber and Lyft, as they hold a rally at a park near Los Angeles International Airport, Wednesday in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

tal platforms. A campaign that started in Washington state this year pressured shopping service Instacart to stop counting tips toward workers’ base pay, and even won them back pay. Among the Lyft and Uber drivers’ top issues are pay, a lack of transparency that makes it difficult to understand how much they were paid and why, and no due process when they are “deactivated,” or barred

from the service. The drivers and workers at other app-based platforms such as Instacart or food delivery service DoorDash are classified by the companies as independent contractors, leaving them without the same safeguards traditional workers receive, such as minimum wage, unemployment insurance, workers compensation and health and safety protections.

Guard who detained school shooting suspect opened fire By P. SOLOMON BANDA and KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press

DENVER — A security guard credited with capturing one of the two suspects in this week’s suburban Denver school shooting fired his weapon inside the school, a law enforcement official with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday. The security guard has not been identified but is a former Marine who has stayed out of the public eye since Tuesday, when two suspects opened fire at the STEM School Highlands Ranch, killing one student and injuring eight. Two news organiza-

tions cited anonymous sources reported that authorities are investigating whether the guard mistakenly fired at a responding sheriff’s deputy and may have wounded a student. The law enforcement official spoke to The Associated Press on anonymity because the official was not authorized to make information public. The official did not address whether anyone was hit by the security guard’s firing. An attorney for the guard declined to directly answer questions Thursday about the media reports. But the attorney, Robert Burk, said his client acted in the best interests of protecting the children at the

school and helped resolve the situation without further bloodshed. “He ran there as quick as he could and took what I think is decisive action that helped save lives,” Burk said. Three students have been hailed as heroes for disarming one of the suspects during Tuesday’s shooting. One of them, Kendrick Castillo, was shot and killed during the struggle and a second, Joshua Jones, is recovering at home after being shot twice. The security guard ran to the area of the shooting and apprehended one suspect in a hallway, said his employer, Grant Whitus of Boss High Level Protec-

tion, a former SWAT team leader who responded to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting. “He doesn’t even realize how many lives he saved by stopping a school shooting,” Whitus said Wednesday. In the years after Columbine, Whitus trained police across the country how to immediately confront active shooters in similar situations. Burk also said the security guard heard reports of gunfire over his radio and ran to the area as fast as he could. Burk would not describe what his client saw or did once he arrived, saying he did not want to interfere with the ongoing investigation.

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Around the Nation Trump to nominate Shanahan for top Pentagon post WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will nominate Patrick Shanahan to be his second secretary of defense, putting an end to months of speculation about the former Boeing executive’s standing in the administration. Shanahan has been leading the Pentagon as acting secretary since Jan. 1, a highly unusual arrangement for arguably the most sensitive Cabinet position. He took over after Jim Mattis resigned. “Acting Secretary Shanahan has proven over the last several months that he is beyond qualified to lead the Department of Defense, and he will continue to do an excellent job,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. Moments later, Shanahan spoke to reporters outside the Pentagon, saying he was very excited about the nomination and looking forward to a job he said requires him to “spin a lot of plates.” “The biggest challenge is balancing it all. For me it’s about practicing selectful neglect, so that we can stay focused on the future,” Shanahan said, adding with a grin, “I called my mom. She was super happy.” Indeed, in Shanahan’s tenure at the department he’s had to deal with a wide array of international hotspots, ranging from missile launches by North Korea to the sudden shift of military ships and aircraft to the Middle East to deal with potential threats from Iran. The announcement comes close on the heels of an investigation by the Defense Department’s inspector general over accusations that Shanahan had shown favoritism toward Boeing during his time as deputy defense secretary, while disparaging Boeing competitors. The probe appeared to stall his nomination, but the IG wrapped up the investigation rapidly and cleared Shanahan of any wrongdoing. The IG interviewed Shanahan as well as 33 witnesses under oath, including Mattis and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “We did not substantiate any of the allegations. We determined that Mr. Shanahan fully complied with his ethics agreements and his ethical obligations regarding Boeing and its competitors,” the report said. Shanahan wields none of the star power of Trump’s first defense secretary. And that may be just the thing for a commander in chief who seemed to resent Mattis for his reputation in Washington as a superior strategist and a moderating influence on an impulsive president. Two months before Mattis resigned, citing policy differences, Trump publicly questioned whether he was “sort of a Democrat.” After the former Marine general quit, Trump spoke more harshly, calling Mattis a failure, and insisted he had fired him, even though Mattis had resigned first. — The Associated Press

Today in History Today is Friday, May 10, the 130th day of 2019. There are 235

days left in the year.

Today’s Highlights in History:

On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela took the oath of office in Pretoria to become South Africa’s first black president.

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In 1611, Sir Thomas Dale arrived in the Virginia Colony, where, as deputy governor, he instituted harsh measures to restore order. In 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured by Union forces in Irwinville, Georgia. In 1869, a golden spike was driven in Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. In 1924, J. Edgar Hoover was named acting director of the Bureau of Investigation (later known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI). In 1933, the Nazis staged massive public book burnings in Germany. In 1940, during World War II, German forces began invading the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and France. The same day, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigned, and Winston Churchill formed a new government. In 1963, the Rolling Stones recorded their first single for Decca Records in London, covering Chuck Berry’s “Come On” (which ended up being redone) and “I Want to Be Loved” by Willie Dixon. In 1968, the “Night of the Barricades” began in Paris’ Latin Quarter as tens of thousands of student protesters erected obstacles against riot police; in the pre-dawn hours of May 11, the police moved in, resulting in violent clashes that left hundreds of people injured. Preliminary peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam began in the French capital. In 1975, Sony began selling its Betamax home videocassette recorder in Japan. In 1994, the state of Illinois executed serial killer John Wayne Gacy, 52, for the murders of 33 young men and boys. In 1996, two Marine helicopters collided in the dark and crashed in a swamp at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, during a U.S.-British training exercise, killing 14 people. In 2013, the Internal Revenue Service apologized for what it acknowledged was “inappropriate” targeting of conservative political groups during the 2012 election to see if they were violating their tax-exempt status. U.S government scientists said worldwide levels of carbon dioxide, the chief greenhouse gas blamed for global warming, had hit a milestone, reaching an amount never before encountered by humans. Ten years ago: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a surprise oneday visit to Baghdad to discuss U.S.-Iraqi economic relations with the prime minister. Pope Benedict XVI urged Middle East Christians to persevere in their faith as 20,000 people filled a Jordanian sports stadium where the pontiff celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Holy Land pilgrimage. Russia defended its gold medal at the World Hockey Championships in Bern, Switzerland, beating Canada 2-1 in a rematch of the previous year’s final. Five years ago: First lady Michelle Obama, delivering the weekly presidential radio and internet address in her husband’s place, decried the kidnapping of scores of Nigerian schoolgirls by the group Boko Haram. Arkansas began issuing same-sex marriage licenses a day after a judge lifted a ban on such unions. Michael Sam was picked by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the NFL draft, becoming the first openly gay player drafted by a pro football team. One year ago: President Donald Trump announced that he would meet in Singapore with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un on June 12; the announcement came hours after Trump hosted a welcome-home for three Americans who had been held by Kim’s government. Today’s Birthdays: Author Barbara Taylor Bradford is 86. Rhythmand-blues singer Henry Fambrough (The Spinners) is 81. Actor David Clennon is 76. Writer-producer-director Jim Abrahams is 75. Singer Donovan is 73. Singer-songwriter Graham Gouldman (10cc) is 73. Singer Dave Mason is 73. Actor Mike Hagerty is 65. Sports anchor Chris Berman is 64. Actor Bruce Penhall is 62. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, RMiss., is 61. Former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., is 61. Actress Victoria Rowell is 60. Rock singer Bono (BAH’-noh) (U2) is 59. Former Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., is 59. Rock musician Danny Carey (Tool) is 58. Actor Darryl M. Bell is 56. Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks is 56. Model Linda Evangelista is 54. Rapper Young MC is 52. Actor Erik Palladino is 51. Rock singer Richard Patrick (Filter) is 51. Actor Lenny Venito is 50. Actor Dallas Roberts is 49. Actress Leslie Stefanson is 48. Actorsinger Todd Lowe is 47. Country musician David Wallace (Cole Deggs and the Lonesome) is 47. Actress Andrea Anders is 44. Race car driver Helio Castroneves is 44. Rock musician Jesse Vest is 42. Actor Kenan Thompson is 41. Rhythm-and-blues singer Jason Dalyrimple (Soul For Real) is 39. Rock musician Joey Zehr (The Click Five) is 36. Singer Ashley Poole (Dream) is 34. Actress Odette Annable is 34. Actress Lindsey Shaw is 30. Actress Lauren Potter is 29. Olympic gold medal swimmer Missy Franklin is 24. Thought for Today: “When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.” -- Erma Bombeck, American humorist (1927-1996).

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World

N. Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in possible new warning By KIM TONG-HYUNG, HYUNG-JIN KIM and FOSTER KLUG Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired two suspected short-range missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korean officials said, its second weapons launch in five days and a possible warning that nuclear disarmament talks with Washington could be in danger. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons flew 260 miles and 167 miles, respectively. It said it is working with the United States to determine more details, such as the types of weapons that were fired. South Korea’s military said earlier that at least one projectile was launched from the Sino-ri area of North Pyongan province, an area known to have one of North Korea’s oldest missile bases where a brigade operates mid-range Rodong missiles. It later said there were two launches from the nearby town of Kusong, where

North Korea conducted its first successful flight tests of its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range missile and Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, both in 2017. Kusong is also home to missile test facilities that were critical to the development of North Korea’s solidfuel Pukguksong-2, which was successfully flight-tested for the first time in February 2017, in the North’s first missile test after President Donald Trump took office. North Korea’s state-run media said leader Kim Jong Un helped guide the firing of the missiles. The Korean Central News Agency says that “at the command post Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un learned about a plan of the strike drill of various long-range strike means and gave an order of start of the drill.” The latest launches came as U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun visits South Korea, and hours after the North described its firing of rocket artillery and an apparent short-range ballistic missile

US sanctions to hit Iran’s metals industry, a major employer

People watch a TV showing file footage of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

on Saturday as a regular and defensive military exercise. North Korea also ridiculed South Korea for criticizing those launches. President Donald Trump said he’s not happy about North Korea’s recent military tests. Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that “we’re looking” at the situation “very seriously right now.” He said the weapons are smaller, short-range missiles, but adds: “Nobody’s happy about it.”

Trump, who has met with Kim twice now, said: “I don’t think they’re ready to negotiate.” South Korean President Moon Jae-in urged North Korea to refrain from actions that could impede diplomacy. In an interview with the KBS television network, Moon also said Seoul will explore various options to help revive the talks, including providing food aid to the North and pushing for his fourth summit with Kim.

2 Russian spies sentenced in Montenegro in coup attempt

Montenegro police officers guard the entrance to the court during the verdict in the case of ”attempted terrorism” and ”creating a criminal organization”, in Podgorica, Montenegro, Thursday. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic) By PREDRAG MILIC Associated Press

PODGORICA, Montenegro — A Montenegro court on Thursday sentenced two Russian military intelligence operatives and 11 others to up to 15 years in prison for plotting to overthrow the Balkan country’s government and prevent it from joining NATO. The two Russians, identified as Eduard Shishmakov and Vladimir Popov, were

tried in absentia and convicted of attempted terrorism and creating a criminal organization. The verdict said the group planned to take over the parliament in Montenegro on election day — Oct. 16, 2016 — assassinate then-Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and install a pro-Russia, anti-NATO leadership in the Adriatic Sea nation. The U.S. Embassy in the capital of Podgorica said the

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verdict against the reported operatives from the GRU Russian military intelligence service and others represents a “historic day for the rule of law” in Montenegro. “The open and transparent trial represents an important step forward for the rule of law and sends a strong message about the unacceptability of efforts to undermine democracy,” the U.S. Embassy said. The U.S. and its allies have accused the GRU of involvement in a 2018 nerve agent attack on a Russian ex-spy in Britain, hacking the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign and disrupting anti-doping efforts in world sports. Russian authorities have rejected those accusations, calling them part of a Western smear campaign against Russia. Shishmakov received a 15-year prison term while Popov got 12 years. Two leading ethnic Serb opposition politicians, Andrija Mandic and Milan Knezevic, were sentenced to five years each. The other nine others convicted received verdicts

ranging from 8 years in jail to suspended sentences. Montenegro joined NATO in June 2017 as the military alliance’s 29th member despite strong opposition from Moscow, which considers the country a historic Slavic ally and is opposed to NATO’s enlargement. The Kremlin has repeatedly denied involvement in the Montenegro coup plot. Shishmakov, however, had been a deputy military attache at the Russian embassy in Warsaw and was declared persona non grata in Poland in 2014 because it believed he was involved in spying.

TEHRAN, Iran — U.S. sanctions have targeted Iran’s government, its paramilitary forces and the oil exports that fund them. Now they are hitting its vital steel, aluminum, copper and iron industries. The new sanctions, imposed as Tehran announced its partial withdrawal from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, seem to be moving ever closer to directly affecting the country’s 80 million people, rather than the leadership. The metals industry is a major employer and a rare bright spot for Iran’s anemic economy. Many Iranians already feel the vise squeezing ever tighter around the country, which has caused its currency, the rial, to depreciate rapidly and push the price of nearly everything beyond the reach of ordinary consumers. “I don’t think (the U.S.) can, or wants to fight Iran … because wars are no longer a thing,” said Ahmad Hashemi, who sells steel products like sheet metal and beams in southern Tehran. “Nowadays, wars are economic wars. Look at these sanctions. It’s so easy.” U.S. President Donald Trump issued his executive order Wednesday announcing the sanctions. That came just after Iran threatened to enrich its uranium stockpile closer to weapons-grade levels in 60 days if European leaders fail to negotiate new terms of the nuclear deal to protect Iran’s ability to trade on the global market. The new sanctions are part of Trump’s maximalist policy targeting Iran after he pulled the U.S. out of the nuclear deal a year ago. The United States, Germany, Britain, France, Russia, China and the European Union signed the deal in 2015, lifting international sanctions on Iran in exchange for Tehran limiting its nuclear program.

Notre Dame’s melted roof leaves astronomical lead levels PARIS — Notre Dame Cathedral’s melted roof has left astronomically high lead levels in the plaza outside and adjacent roads. Paris police say lead levels from the roof were found to be between 10 and 20 grams per kilogram of ground — between 32 and 65 times the recommended limit by French health authorities of 0.3 grams per kilogram. The areas closest to the cathedral are currently closed. The statement Thursday said the main danger is lead dust that could coat surfaces of nearby homes and businesses. To avoid lead poisoning, authorities have recommended a good cleaning with a damp cloth, and that pregnant women and children wash hands frequently. Hundreds of tons of lead were used in Notre Dame’s frame, as well as the church spire that burned and collapsed. — The Associated Press

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World

N. Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in possible new warning By KIM TONG-HYUNG, HYUNG-JIN KIM and FOSTER KLUG Associated Press

US sanctions to hit Iran’s metals industry, a major employer

People watch a TV showing file footage of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

2 Russian spies sentenced in Montenegro in coup attempt

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Religion

Guard you heart; care for your soul V oices of F aith R ev S tephen B rown

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. — Proverbs 4:23 NKJV I didn’t think too much about my heart until about a year ago. I went to the doctor to check on something that appeared on my skin. Doing all the routine checks of a check up the doctor said, “Did you know you have an irregular heartbeat?” Until that moment I have to say I

took my heart for granted. The Bible in many ways implores us to not take our heart for granted, but to guard it. It isn’t referring to the pump that circulates and oxygenates the blood in our bodies, but it refers to our soul, the center of our being, the “heart” of our being. “Keep” in Proverbs 4:23 is sometimes translated “guard” as well. The message is that we should protect, maintain and nourish our heart because it is our heart that helps us successfully navigate life. A well-kept, guarded

heart will serve us well by helping us navigate the stress of life, sustaining us in difficult circumstances and being around negative people. How do I go about “guarding” my heart? Philippians 4:6-8 puts us on the right track: Philippians 4:6-8 NKJV: 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds

through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things. What we feed our minds will affect our heart. Life usually provides enough drama on its own so it doesn’t seem like a good idea to stir up more or to create conflict or to nurse or hold grudges and unforgiveness.

United Methodist Church food pantry

Church Briefs Relay for Life garage sale Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Soldotna is sponsoring a garage sale on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale will be held at the The Redemtorist Center (Old Catholic Church) on the corner of Fireweed and Redoubt. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. We are looking for donations. Items can be left at The Redemtorist Center Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Alice at 907-260-8080 for more info.

Sanctuary Dedication Star of the North Lutheran will celebrate the Sanctuary Dedication on Saturday, June 1 at 216 N Forest Drive, Kenai. Worship Service begins at 2 p.m. with a reception following. Members of the congregation began meeting in 1960 at the Deering’s General Store and then at the old library in Old Town Kenai. For more information, please call 283-4153.

Clothes Quarters open weekly Clothes Quarters at Our Lady of the Angels is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 907-283-4555.

Soldotna Food Pantry open weekly The Soldotna Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents in the community who are experiencing food shortages. The Food Pantry is located at the Soldotna United Methodist Church at 158 South Binkley Street, and all are welcome. Nonperishable food items or monetary donations may be dropped off at the church on Tuesday from 10a.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 call 262-4657.

The Kenai United Methodist Church provides a food pantry for those in need every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. The Methodist Church is located on the Kenai Spur Highway next to the Boys and Girls Club. The entrance to the Food Pantry is through the side door. The Pantry closes for holidays. For more information contact the church at 907-283-7868.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help sets place at table A Place at the Table, a new outreach ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Soldotna continues to offer a hot meal and fellowship and blood pressure checks to anyone interested. The meal is the second, third and fourth Sunday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. at Fireweed Hall, located on campus at 222 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna. The Abundant Life Assembly of God church, Sterling, will be joining us in this ministry and providing a hot meal on the second Sunday of the month at 4-6 p.m. at Fireweed Hall. The Soldotna Church of the Nazarene will offer the meal on the third Sunday of each month. Our Lady of Perpetual Help will offer on the fourth Sunday of each month. Our Lady of Perpetual Help would like to invite other churches who would like to join this ministry to perhaps pick up one of the other Sunday evenings in the month. Call 262-5542.

“Celebrate Recovery” at Peninsula Grace Church Celebrate Recovery meets each Wednesday, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Peninsula Grace Church, 44175 Kalifornsky Beach Rd., Soldotna, upstairs in room 5-6 in the worship center. Celebrate Recovery is a Biblically based 12-step program that provides a safe place to share your hurts, habits and hang-ups, in a Christ-centered recovery atmosphere. Questions? Contact: 907-598-0563. Submit announcements to news@peninsulaclarion. com. Submissions are due the Wednesday prior to publication. For moreinformation, call 907-283-7551.

There is a direct correlation between how we care for our physical hearts and the “heart” that represents our soul. What we feed our bodies affects our physical heart, the amount of exercise and the stress that we carry. High blood pressure, heart attacks and a variety of other maladies are very real possibilities when we fail to guard our physical heart. So it is with our soul. What we feed upon, how we live out spiritual disciplines and our response to the things that offend and hurt us all will

have an impact on the health of our soul. Making the right changes takes time and I am on my journey to correct some of the things that I can control to guard my heart. At the same time, I am learning that when I care for my soul, it enhances that marvelous pump that keeps the blood moving through my body. My prayer for all of us today is: Lord, teach us to keep our hearts with all diligence and not to take our heart or our soul for granted, giving us increased capacity for life and grace for others. Amen.

Pope prays with Roma, Sinti people, decries prejudice VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met and prayed Thursday with hundreds of people from Europe’s Roma and Sinti minority groups, telling them that he suffers when he reads about abuse and prejudice directed against them. Angry protesters a day earlier had insulted the mayor of Rome for providing a home for a 14-person Roma family in the city’s Casal Bruciato neighbourhood. The protest follows other recent cases of verbal abuse and violence against the minority as municipal authorities sought to place them in public housing. The Roma and Sinti are historically nomadic people also often known as Gypsies, though that term is deemed derogatory by some and is growing less common. The communities are increasingly settled in urban areas. Some have lived in Italy since the Middle Ages, while others are more recent arrivals from the former Yugoslavia and elsewhere. “When I read in the papers something ugly, I will tell you the truth, I suffer,” Francis told the groups. “Today I read something ugly and I am suffering, because this is not civilized, it is not civilized.” Members of the Roma community shared stories of racism and suffering with the pope. A 30-year-old Roma priest, Father Cristian Di Silvio, told the pontiff that “a Gypsy who becomes a priest always makes news.” “When I spoke to my companions in the seminary, the first thing they asked me is if I lived in a trailer, if I was a beggar, and if my family stole wallets from people at Termini train station,” Di Silvio said, referring to Rome’s main train station. Three Roma mothers described their living conditions to the pontiff. “Some of us live in rented apartments, others in public housing, others in what are called ‘nomad camps,” which are nothing but slums, ghettos, in which, on the basis of ethnicity, our families are segregated by the city institutions,” said one woman identified only by her first name, Miriana. — The Associated Press

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Church of Christ

Soldotna Church Of Christ

Mile 1/4 Funny River Road, Soldotna

209 Princess St., Kenai 283-7752 Pastor Stephen Brown Sunday..9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.................6:30 p.m. www.kenainewlife.org

Peninsula Christian Center

161 Farnsworth Blvd (Behind the Salvation Army) Soldotna, AK 99669 Pastor Jon Watson 262-7416 Sunday ....................... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday..................6:30 p.m. www.penccalaska.org Nursery is provided

The Charis Fellowship Sterling Grace Community Church

Dr. Roger E. Holl, Pastor 907-862-0330 Meeting at the Sterling Senior Center, 34453 Sterling Highway Sunday Morning ........10:30 a.m.

262-2202 / 262-4316 Minister - Nathan Morrison Sunday Worship ........10:00 a.m. Bible Study..................11:15 a.m. Evening Worship ........ 6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible .................... 7:00 p.m.

Kenai Fellowship Mile 8.5 Kenai Spur Hwy.

Church 283-7682

Classes All Ages ........10:00 a.m. Worship Service.........11:15 a.m. Wed. Service ................ 7:00 p.m. www.kenaifellowship.org

Episcopal

50750 Kenai Spur Hwy (mile 24.5) 776-7660 Sunday Services Bible Study..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......11:00 a.m. Fellowship Meal....... 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Worship ... 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.................... 7:00 p.m

Nazarene

Connecting Community to Christ (907) 262-4660 229 E. Beluga Ave. soldotnanazarene.com Pastor: Dave Dial Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Dinner & Discipleship 6:00 p.m.

Funny River Community Lutheran Church

Kenai United Methodist Church

Andy Carlson, Pastor Missouri Synod 35575 Rabbit Run Road off Funny River Rd. Phone 262-7434 Sunday Worship ........11:00 a.m. www.funnyriverlutheran.org

Star Of The North Lutheran Church L.C.M.S.

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St. Francis By The Sea

110 S. Spruce St. at Spur Hwy. - Kenai • 283-6040 Sunday Services Worship Service.........11:00 a.m. Eucharistic Services on the 1st & 4th Sundays

283-6040

Lutheran

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Methodist

Dustin Atkinson, Pastor Sponsor of the Lutheran Hour 216 N. Forest Drive, Kenai 283-4153 Sunday School..............9:30 a.m. Worship Service.........11:00 a.m.

Nikiski Church Of Christ

Catholic 222 W. Redoubt, Soldotna Oblates of Mary Immaculate 262-4749 Daily Mass Tues.-Fri. .................... 12:05 p.m. Saturday Vigil ........... 5:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday................4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 10:00 a.m.

Mile 91.7 Sterling Hwy. 262-5577 Minister Tony Cloud Sunday Services Bible Study..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service Bible Study.................... 7:00 p.m

Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Mile ¼ Kenai Spur Box 568, Soldotna, AK 99669 262-4757 Pastor Meredith Harber Worship ............11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Sterling Lutheran Church LCMS 35100 McCall Rd. Behind Sterling Elementary School Worship: Sunday .... 11:00 a.m. Bill Hilgendorf, Pastor 907-740-3060

Non Denominational

Corner of Spur Hwy. & Bluff St., Kenai

283-7868 Pastor Bailey Brawner Sunday Worship ........11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Mon...Noon - 3 pm

North Star United Methodist Church Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Hwy, Nikiski “Whoever is thirsty, let him come”

776-8732 NSUMC@alaska.net Sunday Worship ..........9:30 a.m.

Non Denominational Kalifonsky Christian Center

Mile 17 K-Beach Rd. 283-9452 Pastor Steve Toliver Pastor Charles Pribbenow Sunday Worship .......10:30 a.m. Youth Group Wed. ..... 7:00 p.m. Passion for Jesus Compassion for Others

Kenai Bible Church

604 Main St. 283-7821 Pastor Vance Wonser Sunday School..............9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship ........11:00 a.m. Evening Service .......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .... 6:30 p.m.

North Kenai Chapel Pastor Wayne Coggins 776-8797 Mile 29 Kenai Spur Hwy

Sunday Worship...................10:30 am Wed. Share-a-Dish/Video.....6:30 pm

300 W. Marydale • Soldotna 262-4865 John Rysdyk - Pastor/Teacher Sunday: Morning Worship ................9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ..6:00 p.m.

Southern Baptist College Heights Baptist Church

44440 K-Beach Road Pastor: Scott Coffman Associate Pastor: Jonah Huckaby 262-3220 www.collegeheightsbc.com

Sunday School .......9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Morn. Worship .......9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - Home Groups. Nursery provided

First Baptist Church of Kenai

12815 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai 283-7672 Sunday School..............9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ......10:45 a.m. Evening Service .......... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..... 6:30 p.m.

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By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

What will 30 bring for me?

’ve turned 30 years old recently, and as this occasion arrived, I wondered how different it would feel as I enter this particular stage of life. Asking my veteran sports office co-worker didn’t elicit much of a response. “Hey Jeff, what did you do to celebrate your 30th birthday?” “Eh, I can’t remember.” Oh dear. I’m feeling a little less enthusiastic about entering this decade of my life. I never felt old until 27 hit. When that number came up three years ago, it hit my social conscience a bit hard. I’ve tried to maintain the perspective that age is nothing but a number, that you’re only as old as you make yourself to be, but 27 felt like I had officially left behind the “college” years, and had entered the “family man” years. Most people my age have married and/or started families. Me, I’m still rocking the singles boat. I reckon that if I had a partner in life and had marriage and/ or a family to settle down with, that big 3-0 number would pass by with no concern. Because who cares? Age is just a number, right? But since I’m still filing tax returns with no dependents and no spouses, I’m beginning to feel like I’m running up against a deadline, and it has nothing to do with submitting sports content by 10 p.m. on a Saturday night. Luckily, I live in Alaska, a state that provides plenty of lifestyle alternatives to make that domestic way of life an optional decision, something to relieve the societal pressure to find a mate and produce kids. The state gives one so many excuses to hold off on that sort of thing. I work in the parks department and don’t have time. I work as a fisheries biologist and don’t have time. I’m training to climb the entire Chugach front range of mountains and don’t have time. I’m spending the next six months out in bush Alaska discovering myself and don’t have time. My recent 30th birthday went by with no feelings of change. I still did the same things I would’ve planned to do on any other day of the year. Woke up. Fell out of bed. Dragged a comb across my head. Just like the Beatles verse. After coffee, I eventually roused my spirit enough to go climb a mountain. I endured the usual construction delays and rough road that gets you out to the Skyline hiking trail and took off up the path. The day teased of summer’s upcoming warmth but I knew better than to climb above 2,000 feet elevation in springtime Alaska without tying a See OUT, page A11

Game two of the regular season series between Kenai Central and Homer was headed toward another tie when fate delivered the host Kardinals a last-second opportunity. Kenai senior striker Tomas Levy-Canedo scored in the last minute of regulation Thursday evening at Kenai Central High School to send the Kards to a 1-0 win over the Mariners in Peninsula Conference play. It allowed the Kardinals to clinch the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament, an accomplishment that head coach Shane Lopez said affords Kenai a lot of breathing room in their efforts to snag a fifth straight state appearance. “That’s always big,” Lopez said. “It’s always nice to be the one seed going into the tournament. You get the winner of the four and five, and those guys have a game the day before. It’s nice not having to battle SoHi and Homer that first day.” Kenai finished its regular season with a 6-0-1 conference mark, and only have Southeast school Thunder Mountain left to play Saturday at home. Meanwhile, Homer dropped to 3-2-1 in conference with Thunder Mountain and Soldotna left to play. The Saturday match with SoHi could decide the No. 2 and 3 seeds for the tournament. Levy-Canedo received a through ball from a teammate — he credited midfielder Damien Redder — and raced to the goal box with a Homer defender before flicking the ball by Mariners goalkeeper Clayton Beachy to finally break the deadlock. “This is our last chance,” Levy-Canedo said about his thought process. “Just give it a kick and hope it goes in.” Mariners head coach Warren Waldorf said the loss doesn’t do Homer any favors in terms of tournament seeding, but he envisioned a semifinal matchup with Soldotna for a second straight year anyway. “It doesn’t really matter now if we go two or three, because we’ll be playing SoHi,” Waldorf said. “We’ll do the same game we did last year with SoHi, where it went to PKs. “(Kenai) basically punched their ticket to state today.” Kenai and Homer played to a 1-all tie April 16 in Homer, and after 79 minutes of tight action Thursday in Kenai, nothing more had been done to decide which team was

Kenai’s Nate Beiser (left) and Homer’s Avram Salzmann attempt a header on a free kick Thursday in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

better. Between the two highly competitive squads, nearly 2 hours, 40 minutes, of game time had resulted in deadlock. “The game was kind of scaring us, we didn’t want to tie,” Levy-Canedo said. “It was an intense game. Zero-zero all the way through. Homer played really well, really good defense.” Homer commanded ball possession for a stretch of time in the second half, putting shots on net that just sailed past the crossbar, including one that rang off the pipe, and others that were batted away by Kenai goalkeeper Braedon Pitsch. Finally, in the 80th minute, the Kenai midfield sent a through ball to LevyCanedo, who found himself with open space and a step on his Homer defender. His goal resulted in a hearty celebration from the Kenai bench as their hard efforts paid off. “Eventually something was going to go in,” Waldorf said. “It is what it is. They got a goal. We lost.” When asked about the perennially close competition with Waldorf’s Mariners teams, Lopez said the high energy and talent is welcome as good competition raises the level of play from everyone. “It’s a good team, good competition and we’re glad to have them,” Lopez said. “We’re glad the peninsula is strong and it’s part of what’s helped us to contend at state in the past. The stronger soccer programs that are here will help all of us.”

Thursday night’s varsity girls soccer game between Homer and Kenai Central High School, propelling the Lady Mariners to the top spot in the Peninsula Conference. Scored late in the first half on an assist from Eve Brau, Inama’s goal brought Homer to 4-0-2 in the conference so far this season. The loss dropped Kenai to 4-1-2. The Kardinals have no more games against fellow conference teams scheduled for this season. Homer has one last conference matchup to go against Soldotna on May 11. “It’s very nice to be able to come out of here with a win today,” said Homer head coach Mike Tozzo. “It was big for conference standings, for region standings, and ultimately (for) state seeding. … Our goal today was to be the aggressor and be first to the … ball, and we did a good job of doing that.” Kenai coach Dan Verkuilen noted that his team entered the game with several injuries and some illness affecting players. “We knew it was going to be tough,” he said. “We had a bunch of ailing kids and kids that were hurt. And we were hoping that we could generate a little more energy, but I think that Homer came out in that first half with a little more energy than we did.” Verkuilen said the Kardinals had their moments and chances in the second half, but just weren’t able to pull off the necessary shot. While the Mariners didn’t necessarily have Homer girls 1, Kenai 0 a strong passing game Homer’s Laura Inama Thursday, Tozzo said their netted the lone goal in large accomplishment

was keeping Kenai’s momentum to a minimum. “We kept our shape as a team on the field, from the front line to the back line,” he said. “We didn’t allow them (Kenai) to do anything. We didn’t allow Kenai to like, get their touches and turn and shoot. They’ve got really good shooters on that team. That’s a really good team and a really well coached team.” The Homer boys and girls varsity teams will celebrate senior night tomorrow, Friday, while hosting Thunder Mountain from Southeast. Soldotna girls 2, Thunder Mountain 1 The host Stars took a 2-0 lead after the first half and held on in windy conditions for the nonconference victory. Soldotna, which also defeated the Falcons 3-0 on April 27, moves to 105-2 overall. The first-half goals came from Journey Miller, assisted by Caleigh Glassmaker, in the 27th minute and Rhys Cannava, assisted by Kortney Birch, in the 35th minute. Thunder Mountain then scored shortly into the second half. “Both teams had opportunities, they just couldn’t finish,” Soldotna coach Jimmy Love said. Love said the wind normally doesn’t affect his team, but it may have Thursday. “I think we’re still having some issues with not moving,” Love said. “We were very comfortable with where we were positionwise and they were beating us to the ball more

than they should have been.” Thunder Mountain boys 5, Soldotna 0 The visiting Falcons notched a nonconference victory over the Stars on Thursday. Soldotna fell to 10-7-0 overall. Nikiski girls 9, Voznesenka 0 The host Bulldogs improved to 3-6-2 overall and 3-6-0 in the Peninsula Conference with the victory. Tika Zimmerman, American Jeffreys and Rylee Ellis each had a pair of goals for the Bulldogs, while Tawnisha Freeman, Lillian Carstens and Kiki Suporate also added tallies. Abby Bystedt and Flavie Antoniotti each did a half in goal to team for the shutout. Nikiski coach Linda Zimmerman said Bystedt spent time at forward. “It’s important that goalies realize what a different position feels like,” Zimmerman said. The coach and her players agreed that Voznesenka continues to look better and better as a soccer team, even though the Cougars had just 11 players Thursday. “I’m really proud of the girls for playing together as a team and showing such sportsmanship,” Zimmerman said. “The field was slippery, so they were helping the Voznesenka girls up and encouraging them. “They’re just a great bunch of girls. They’re very caring and kind.” See KICK, page A11

Little rock star of the woods

arlier this month, I took a hike up Fuller Lakes Trail with my dog, Scout. The sun was just peaking over the tips of the mountains and a glow formed on the foliage around me. Often when out hiking, I tend to enjoy a slower pace, making my best attempt to observe what all may be around me. This typically involves a lot of stopping and listening, before continuing on. Countless times, I have heard something long before I saw it, if I got the chance to see it at all. This is often the case for those feathered friends of ours that are extremely active

R efuge N otebook C olin C anterbury this time of year. Meandering my way up the trail, the chickadees were sounding off in little squadrons intermixed with both boreal and blackcapped species. A Downy Woodpecker was clinging to the side of a dead spruce, pecking and hammering as he made his way up the bole. There was the occasional scramble of a squirrel up a tree, chattering his displeasure at our presence.

As my feet drummed along in a rhythmic fashion, a particular song caught my attention and halted any further progress. It sounded as if there was a high-pitched cricket at the top of a spruce tree. I peered up and got lucky enough to catch a glimpse of it zipping around from branch to branch. Having yet to get a photo of one this spring, I pulled out my camera in hopes the little fellow might provide me the opportunity. It flew back and forth, landing for mere seconds only to vanish, making for a bleak outlook on getting the shot I was after. I watched and waited for a while, but See STAR, page A11

A male Golden-crowned Kinglet displays its “mohawk” on Fuller Lakes Trail on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Colin Canterbury)

Schmidts sign to play hoops in college Staff report Peninsula Clarion

Soldotna seniors Aliann and Danica Schmidt signed letters of intent to play college basketball Thursday afternoon in a ceremony at Soldotna High School. Aliann signed to play at NAIA powerhouse Eastern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon, a program that finished 29-4 overall last season. Schmidt will be pursuing a nursing degree. Danica signed to compete at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington, a community college that competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference and went 2110 overall last season. Both Schmidts, the daughters of Curtis and Margaret Schmidt, were instrumental in bringing the Stars girls program back to prominence following the 2014 merger between Soldotna and former Skyview high schools. The twin sisters helped return SoHi to the Class 4A state tournament after a fiveyear drought, leading the Stars to a 25-6 overall record and a runner-up finish in the NLC tournament. Both were first-team Northern Lights Conference members in 2019. It was the second time Aliann had earned a first-team designation and the first for Danica. Aliann finished her prep career at SoHi with over 1,000 points and 800 rebounds, while Danica reached the 700-point mark with over 600 rebounds and 300 assists.

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windbreaker around my waist for the upper slopes. Sure enough, I needed that shell for the saddle on up. I cursed to myself as I punched through patches of icy and abrasive snow that still dot the high tundra above the saddle. Should’ve brought ski pants, but too late now. Standing on top of the secondary peak that is shadowed by the main Skyline summit, I looked out on the Kenai flats and noticed to my amusement that it appeared the cities of Kenai and Soldotna were getting some precipitation. At least I wasn’t having to deal with that. On that summit stood planted in a cairn of rocks a metal sculpture bearing the words “Fat Man Hiking Asso(ciation).” As if calling me to join its ranks, the metal figurine seemingly taunted me to give up on my serious efforts spent training for such races as Mt. Marathon, and just accept that my glory years of being a natural stud (I can dream) are behind me. It seemed to ask me, “What are you doing up here? Trying to lose 15 pounds before July 4? Why don’t you just head back home, throw yourself on the couch with a beer and enjoy the Cubs game?” Since I’ve officially entered that decade of my life known for settling down and leaving the athletic years of one’s life behind, it was a serious proposition that the figurine was presenting me. Maybe next time, Fat Man Hiking. Maybe next time.

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this little Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) had other interests, none of which involved me. Golden-crowned Kinglets can be found throughout North America. These migrants generally breed in northern coniferous forests and winter across much of the United States. Having the ability to withstand extreme cold allows their breeding and wintering ranges to overlap, with many areas having year-round residents. Such is the case for the population we have here on the Kenai Peninsula. These stunning little passerines can be seen actively foraging high up in the canopy, hanging or hovering, in front of branches seeking out prey. They are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide range of invertebrates, everything from spiders, gnats, small beetles and the eggs of insects. When first seeing one, it can be difficult figuring out what type of bird it is,

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Scoreboard Hockey NHL Playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Thursday, May 9 Boston 5, Carolina 2, Boston leads series 1-0 Saturday, May 11 St. Louis at San Jose, 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12 Carolina at Boston, 11 a.m. Monday, May 13 St. Louis at San Jose, 5 p.m. All Times ADT

Basketball NBA Playoffs CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Wednesday, May 8 Milwaukee 116, Boston 91, Milwaukee wins series 4-1 Golden State 104, Houston 99, Golden State leads series 3-2 Thursday, May 9 Philadelphia 112, Toronto 101, series tied 3-3 Portland 119, Denver 108, series tied 3-3 Friday, May 10 Golden State at Houston, 5 p.m. Sunday, May 12 x-Houston at Golden State, 11:30 a.m. Philadelphia at Toronto, 3 p.m. Portland at Denver, 11:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. All Times ADT

Baseball AL Standings

East Division W L Pct Tampa Bay 23 13 .639 New York 22 15 .595 Boston 19 19 .500 Toronto 15 22 .405 Baltimore 13 24 .351 Central Division Minnesota 23 12 .657 Cleveland 20 16 .556 Detroit 16 18 .471 Chicago 16 20 .444 Kansas City 13 25 .342 West Division Houston 23 15 .605 Seattle 20 20 .500 Texas 17 18 .486 Los Angeles 17 20 .459 Oakland 17 22 .436

GB — 1½ 5 8½ 10½ — 3½ 6½ 7½ 11½ — 4 4½ 5½ 6½

Thursday’s Games Cleveland 5, Chicago White Sox 0, 5 innings L.A. Angels 13, Detroit 0 Cincinnati 3, Oakland 0 N.Y. Yankees 3, Seattle 1 Houston 4, Texas 2 Friday’s Games L.A. Angels (Cahill 1-3) at Baltimore (Straily 1-2), 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Covey 0-1) at Toronto (Buchholz 0-2), 3:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (German 6-1) at Tampa Bay (Glasnow 6-0), 3:10 p.m. Seattle (Swanson 1-3) at Boston (Rodriguez 3-2), 3:10 p.m. Detroit (Ross 1-4) at Minnesota (Odorizzi 4-2), 4:10 p.m. Texas (Lynn 4-2) at Houston (Verlander 5-1), 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Arrieta 4-2) at Kansas City (Bailey 3-3), 4:15 p.m.

Cleveland (Anderson 0-1) at Oakland (Montas 4-2), 5:37 p.m. Saturday’s Games Seattle at Boston, 9:05 a.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 10:10 a.m., 1st game Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 11:07 a.m. Cleveland at Oakland, 12:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 2:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Kansas City, 3:15 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 4:10 p.m., 2nd game Texas at Houston, 4:10 p.m. All Times ADT

NL Standings

East Division W L Pct Philadelphia 21 15 .583 Atlanta 18 20 .474 New York 17 20 .459 Washington 15 22 .405 Miami 10 27 .270 Central Division Chicago 22 13 .629 Milwaukee 23 16 .590 St. Louis 22 16 .579 Pittsburgh 17 17 .500 Cincinnati 16 22 .421 West Division Los Angeles 25 15 .625 Arizona 22 16 .579 San Diego 21 17 .553 Colorado 17 20 .459 San Francisco 16 21 .432

GB — 4 4½ 6½ 11½ — 1 1½ 4½ 7½ — 2 3 6½ 7½

Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs 4, Miami 1 Colorado 12, San Francico 11 Cincinnati 3, Oakland 0 St. Louis 17, Pittsburgh 4 Arizona 3, Atlanta 2, 10 innings Washington 6, L.A. Dodgers 0 Friday’s Games Milwaukee (Gonzalez 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Quintana 4-1), 10:20 a.m. Miami (Lopez 2-4) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 2-2), 3:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Arrieta 4-2) at Kansas City (Bailey 3-3), 4:15 p.m. Pittsburgh (Williams 1-1) at St. Louis (Wainwright 3-3), 4:15 p.m. San Diego (Lauer 2-3) at Colorado (Marquez 3-2), 4:40 p.m. Atlanta (Teheran 2-4) at Arizona (Greinke 5-1), 5:40 p.m. Washington (Sanchez 0-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 3-2), 6:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Castillo 3-1) at San Francisco (Rodriguez 3-4), 6:15 p.m. Saturday’s Games Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 10:15 a.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 10:20 a.m. Miami at N.Y. Mets, 3:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Kansas City, 3:15 p.m. Atlanta at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 4:10 p.m. Cincinnati at San Francisco, 5:05 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 5:10 p.m. All Times ADT

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Transactions BASEBALL American League NEW YORK YANKEES — Signed LHP Nestor Cortes, Jr. and selected him to the 25-man roster. Transferred RHP Dellin Betances to the 60-day IL. TEXAS RANGERS — Activated 1B Ronald Guzmán from 10-day IL. Placed RHP Shawn Kelley on 10-day IL, retroactive to May 6. Recalled RHP Wei-Chieh Huang from Nashville (PCL). National League NEW YORK METS — Placed LHP Steven Matz on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 5. Recalled 1B Dominic Smith from Syracuse (IL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Selected the contract of RHP Montana DuRapau from Indianapolis (IL). SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Placed LHP Drew Pomeranz placed on 10-day IL and C Buster Posey placed on the 7-day concussion list. Recalled C Aramis Garcia and RHP Tyler Beede from Sacramento (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with OF Gerardo Parra on a one-year contract. Placed OF Andrew Stevenson on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 7. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed QB Kyler Murray to a fouryear contract. Signed CB Byron Murphy, DL Zach Allen, WR Keesaen Johnson, OL Josh Miles and TE Caleb Wilson. ATLANTA FALCONS — Agreed to terms with OT Kaleb McGary and DB Kendall Sheffield. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Named Pat Moriarty senior vice president of football operations; Joe Hortiz director of player personnel; George Kokinis director of player personnel; Chad Alexander assistant director of pro & college personnel; Mark Azevedo player personnel coordinator; Jameel McClain director of player engagement; Vincent Newsome senior player personnel executive; David McDonald director of research and development; Joey Cleary Northeast area scout; Nick Matteo director of football administration and Sarah Snyder director of sports nutrition. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed DT Ed Oliver, OT Cody Ford, RB Devin Singletary, LB Vosean Joseph, S JaQuan Johnson, DE Darryl Johnson, TE Tommy Swee-

ney, QB Tyree Jackson, CB Cam Lewis, LB Tyrel Dodson, LB Juwan Foggie, WR David Sills, WR Nick Easley, OL Blake Hance and K Chase McLaughlin. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Named Mark Carrier executive director of football staff; Rob Rogers executive director of player finance and football research; Jeff Morrow executive director of player personnel; Eric Stokes director of college scouting; and Chris Herbert director of video. Signed QB Will Grier, LB/DE Christian Miller, RB Jordan Scarlett, OT Dennis Daley and WR Terry Godwin. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Waived QB Cody Kessler, LB Blair Brown, G Parker Ehinger, RB Dimitri Flowers, RB David Williams and LB Donald Payne. Signed QB Gardner Minshew, OT Jawaan Taylor, TE Josh Oliver, RB Ryquell Armstead and DT Dontavius Russell. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed OL Jordan Mills to a one-year contract. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed LB Joey Alfieri, T Ryan Bates, LB T.J. Edwards, RB Nico Evans, G Nate Herbig, G Sua Opeta, C Keegan Render, DT Anthony Rush, WR DeAndre Thompkins and DT Kevin Wilkins. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released WR Doug Baldwin and S Kam Chancellor. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, LB Anthony Nelson, PK Matt Gay, WR Scotty Miller and DL Terry Beckner Jr. TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed RB Alex Barnes, DE Amani Bledsoe, CB Hamp Cheevers, T Cody Conway, S Jonathan Crawford, T A.T. Hall, NT Braxton Hoyett, DT Isaiah Mack, WR Anthony RatliffWilliams, LB Derick Roberson, CB Taj-Amir Torres and WR Isaac Zico. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed QB Dwayne Haskins, RB Bryce Love, G Wes Martin, C Ross Pierschbacher, LB Cole Holcomb, WR Kelvin Harmon, CB Jimmy Moreland and LB Jordan Brailford. HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS — Signed D Dylan McIlrath to a two-year contract extension. SOCCER Major League Soccer NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION — Fired coach Brad Friedel. Named Mike Lapper interim coach. Announced assistant coach Marcelo Neveleff will remain with the team through June 2, then join the Dominican Football Federation as its technical director and coach of the Under-23 team. NEW YORK RED BULLS — Signed M Alex Muyl to a multiyear contract. SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Acquired M Benny Feilhaber from Colorado for D Abdul Rwatubyaye, a 2019 international roster slot, $50,000 in targeted allocation money (TAM), and a 2020 second-round MLS SuperDraft pick.

Homer softball takes 2 from Houston By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

Homer softball swept a Thursday doubleheader in Homer over the Houston Hawks, gettings wins of 17-11 and 19-4. The twin bill sweep pushed Homer’s win streak to nine in a row and left the Mariners 4-1 in conference and 14-6 overall. Homer rallied from a 7-1 hole in game one to win the slugfest, plating 10 runs in the fourth inning to take the lead. The comeback really picked up speed when Kaitlyn Johnson cleared the bases on a double to cut the lead to 7-5, then a single by Haylee Owen scored another run. A two-run triple by Hannah Hatfield put Homer into the lead 8-7. By the end of the inning, 15 batters came to the plate and Homer led 11-7. Homer tacked on five more runs in the top of the sixth, including a three-run, in-

especially if you’re looking up and can’t see the top portion of the crown. They are very small songbirds with creamy gray on the breast and neck, olive-green from the back to the tail, and small white bars across yellow-shaded wings. One of the most distinguishable features of these birds is the bright yellow patch bordered by a black cap and black stripe around the eye. Males can display a brilliant orange crest down the middle of the yellow crown. Kinglets are monogamous, but this time of year territories are being established and new pair bonds are setting up nesting sites. Together, the pair builds a cup-shaped nest, most often in spruce trees made of bark, lichen and twigs. The female lays anywhere from six to 11 eggs, with incubation lasting two weeks. The male Kinglet routinely brings the female food for up to five days after the eggs have hatched. The female then joins the male in feeding the young for roughly 18 days, after which time the young leave the nest and

the female starts a second clutch. The male remains to tend the fledglings from the first clutch. When my wife first saw a male singing and flaring his crest, she said, “Look at him up on that branch displaying that beautiful mohawk. He’s touring around the nation, singing his heart out, hoping some lucky lady will come by and check him out. He’s the little rock star of the woods!” It made me laugh, but I thought, “What a perfect metaphor to describe the hardy little bird.” So the next time you’re out and about, take some time to take in and observe what’s around you. There’s no telling what you’ll discover, but perhaps you’ll be fortunate enough to hear or see this “little rock star of the woods” — the Goldencrowned Kinglet. Colin Canterbury is a seasonal biological technician at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Find more Refuge Notebook articles (1999-present) at https:// www.fws.gov/Refuge/Kenai/ community/Refuge_notebook.html.

side-the-park homer by Owen. Owen finished the day 4 for 6 with four RBIs, including the homer and a triple. Kaylin Anderson went 3 for 5, Johnson was 2 for 6 with three RBIs, and Hatfield went 2 for 6 with a triple and two RBIs. Annalyn Brown pitched seven solid innings for Homer, giving up four earned runs on 12 hits and three walks. Brown struck out six. In game two, the Mariners struck early

with six runs in the first inning and three in the second to take a 9-0 lead, then recorded another 10-run inning in the third to go up 19-4 to end the game early. Homer outhit Houston 21-3, led by Johnson and Brianna Hetrick both hit 4 for 4 with four RBIs each, while Zoe Adkins went 2 for 3 with a triple and five RBIs. Adkins gave up three earned runs on three hits and two walks while whiffing four in 2 2/3 innings.

to Safety Splash In Safe Ki ds with Kenai Peninsula Water Safety Event Saturday, May 18th 10 am - 2 pm

Arrive any time during the event. It takes approximately 1 1/2 hours to rotate through all the Safety Stations.

Skyview Middle School

Join the fun & learn about water safety. Safety Stations include:

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This event is free and for children 4-14. Parents/ Caregivers must attend with child (but do not have to get in the water.) Please bring swimsuits and towels. Upon completing the stations you will be able to purchase a proper fitting child’s personal flotation device (PFD) for $15.00. (While supplies last) For more information call Brad at 714-4539 or email safekids@cpgh.org Funded by:

KPBSD posts flyers as a community service. Such posting does not constitute an endorsement for or against the materials and viewpoints expressed in them.

Participating organizations: Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula, Alaska State Parks, Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Central Emergency Services, Jersey Subs, US Coast Guard Auxillary and many Community Volunteers

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Public Notice The 2019 Kasilof & Kenai River Community Gillnet Fisheries are scheduled to open to Federally qualified Ninilchik residents. Residents wishing to participate must first obtain a Federal subsistence fishing permit. These permits are currently available at the Kenai Fish and Wildlife Field Office located at 43655 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna, AK. Permits will also be issued in Ninilchik on May 14, 2019, from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Ninilchik Traditional Council (NTC) Administration Office at: 15910 Sterling Hwy., Ninilchik, AK. Participants wishing to sign up must then present their Federal subsistence fishing permit to the admin staff at the NTC office. Sign up is on a first come first served basis. For more info call (907) 567-3313. Pub: May 3-10, 2019 854990

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Mother’s extreme behavior disrupts family gatherings Because she disrupts family gatherings, you and your siblings need to work out a schedule so each of you sees Mom and takes her out individually. Ignore her comments as much as possible. Will it be fun? Probably not. But more of Abigail Van Buren her time will be filled, and you all will be able to enjoy the celebrations with her absent. DEAR ABBY: I’m a receptionist. There’s a growing trend that people don’t bother to listen to their voicemail. Instead they’ll call our firm and say, “Someone from your office called me. I want to speak with them.” They get angry with me when I tell them I have no way of knowing who called them. Our firm is a large one. I don’t know why people are so lazy and inconsiderate that they don’t listen to their messages. In a couple of instances important information was left on their voicemail, and the person missed critical deadlines that cost us money. The head of my firm deals with a lot of younger clients, and it seems the younger the

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HHH Touch base with a friend. Make plans to maximize your free time together. Note that you no longer experience new happenings the way that you had up until now. You might even see this change occur suddenly. Tonight: Break past a selfimposed restriction. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH A meeting could be more significant than you’re aware of. The direction that you choose to go in might easily lead to a pay raise or a new circle of friends. Express your gregarious personality by bringing others together. Tonight: You are the party. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Your take-charge attitude draws a superior’s attention. Others will naturally follow your lead. Maintaining a level of independence is critical to your success. News puts a smile on your face. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Break past the obvious to look for a deeper meaning about why you’re determined to head in a certain direction. Once you understand what drives you in this case, you’ll gain immeasurable freedom and the ability to make solid choices. Tonight: Go for new. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH One-on-one relating demands additional attention. You could be tired of pushing someone to get the end results that you desire. Perhaps you need to disengage in order to help the other person realize how much he or she cares. Tonight: Know that there’s no such thing as impossible. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You see a loved one in a unique light. Others might wonder how you continue to do so. Your sense of humor often kicks in and helps you lighten up about what’s happening. Others might be seeing the strength and ultimate results of your commitments. Tonight: In the thick of the moment. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Direct your energy toward clearing your desk, finishing what you deem necessary and making the most of the moment. Once you decide to head in a certain direction, you might not be able to reverse gears. Tonight: Play it low-key. BORN TODAY Singer Bono (1960), fashion designer Miuccia Prada (1949), astronaut Ellen Ochoa (1958)

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An alarming ‘cricket’ Dear Heloise: I always enjoy reading your hints in The (Alton, Ill.) Telegraph, but here is my hint for you: When you hear a sound that resembles the noise a cricket makes, it’s time to check your SMOKE DETECTORS. They probably need a new battery. One way to make sure you never have a dead battery is to change the smoke alarm batteries when you adjust your clocks for the time changes in the spring and fall. -- Mary Ann F., Brussels, Ill. SOME LIKE IT HOT, SOME LIKE IT COLD Dear Heloise: I love reading your column in the Orange County (Calif.) Register. This is my hint: For sore areas of the body where you might need a hot or cold pad, just take a bag of uncooked rice and heat it up in the microwave for about 35 to 40 seconds. For a cold pad, take that same bag of rice and put it in the freezer. Not only does it work well, it’s very inexpensive. -- Opal A., Garden Grove, Calif. THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM Dear Heloise: My dentist says I need a root canal, but I don’t want to go through the pain and aggravation. If I ignore this tooth, will it improve on its own? -- Payton D., Weymouth, Mass. Payton, it more than likely will not improve on its own. The pain might go away, but the infection is still hiding in there, and it could get worse. The bacteria can travel to the roots and jaw, causing a pus-filled infection. If your dentist says you need a root canal, you probably do. You can get a second opinion, but please don’t ignore the problem. If the expense is an issue, many dentists will work out a payment plan for you. -- Heloise

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, May 10, 2019: This year, you could experience several ups and downs. How you experience these ups and downs will define the quality of your year. Focus on your long-term goals. Throw the word “impossible” in the garbage. If single, you could meet someone quite seductive in your daily errands and travels. Communication will be excellent between you. If attached, you and your partner should respect each other’s differences instead of fighting over them. LEO makes you smile. 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) HHHHH The unexpected could take you down a path that you’ve never considered. Your mind goes overboard when thinking of possibilities. Don’t underestimate your innate creativity or ingenuity. Emphasize the choices that you make. Tonight: Kicking up your heels. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Consider all the stress that you’ve been through. You might want to take a half-day off. By taking better care of yourself, you’ll be much stronger and more energized next week. Understand the value of taking good care of yourself physically. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You speak your mind, and do what you say. As a result, you’ll enjoy a sense of accomplishment and completion. No sign knows how to celebrate the beginning of the weekend better than you do. Tonight: Join friends at TGIF. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might be more dependent on a friend than you’re aware of. This person knows how you feel and why you feel that way. Often, this is more information than you know about yourself. In a sense, sharing with this person is a relief. Tonight: The party goes on and on. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You feel energized and ready to take the world by storm. Don’t sell yourself short; evaluate your immediate priorities. You sense that a lot might be happening around a friendship. The same person welcomes an opportunity to express his or her feelings. Tonight: The world is your oyster. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

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person is, the less likely they will listen to any of their voicemails, or their voicemail boxes are full, so it’s impossible to leave a message for them. -- FRUSTRATED RECEPTIONIST DEAR FRUSTRATED: If someone calls the main number, it may be that it’s the one that showed up on the person’s phone. Tell the caller that he or she has reached the MAIN number, and you need the name of the person before you can make the connection. It’s the truth. It might also be helpful to suggest to your boss that because younger clients often don’t listen to their voicemails or pick up when their phone rings, sending them an email or text might be more efficient. 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. What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in “What Every Teen Should Know.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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DEAR ABBY: My mother is 86 and drives everyone in the family crazy when we have to spend time with her. She says things that make people cringe. She’s racist, homophobic, judgmental and critical of everybody and everything. When we try to point out that what she says hurts people, she starts going into how much she is hurt -- daily -- by all of us, how “mean” we are to her, and how we are her family and need to be more loving. We all feel sorry for her and hate how lonely she is. We include her in all major holidays and family celebrations, but she is usually the cause of a major blowup or an overall downer for the gathering. I wish I could help her see that she’s her own worst enemy. I hate the idea of excluding Mom from family gatherings, but it is nearing that point. She has no friends. She goes to radical political meetings and constantly tries to push her health products on us. Do you have any suggestions for how to respond to someone who is so difficult for the whole family? I do love Mom and care about her, but am at my wits’ end. -- REACHED THE END OF MY ROPE DEAR REACHED: Your mother isn’t friendless. Her friends are the kindred spirits she sees at the radical political meetings.

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2019 Kenai Peninsula College Commencement Program * Cum Laude — 3.5-3.79

KENAI PENINSULA COLLEGE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS GENERAL PROGRAM

Leann M. Allen** Kyra L. Bodnar* Rachel M. Bon Kyle N. Butler Annamarieka R. Chythlook** Monica M. Davis* Aurora B. Derflinger Skyler S. Diehl Abigail G. Ensign* Shannon R. Esteban* Whitney M. Esteban* Tara C. Findlay Vladislav V. Glushkov* Sydney Renee Grimmeison Hannah M. Gunther* Ariane Jasmin*** Esther J. Lowe* Eric B. McKamy Jessica K. Meek Mary M. Murphy Leanida N. Polushkin** Robert Rhodes Nash A. B. Ringquist Jacob L. Roberts* Katelyn G. Sexton*** Tona K. Smardo*** Summer M. Stockman Natalie S. Tucker* Louise M. Tymrak** Destiny C. Watkins Alissa M. Wilson Patricia K. Woo Nathaniel M. Yannikos**

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE GENERAL BUSINESS

Angela K. Bagnasco* Jaiden D. Bosick Jason P. Duffy Korie M. Gilmore William R. N. Howell Jr.* Robyn L. Jones Ivy B. Kent Nathan B. Narlock Jakelynn C. Oliva Nicole J. Wetzel*

HONORS KEY

** Magna Cum Laude — 3.8-3.99

INDUSTRIAL PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION

Polar Beard* Ryan H. Hiller Andrea M. McKnight** Michael S. Tarbert Alex J. Turk PARAMEDIC TECHNOLOGY James S. Combs* Thomas J. Cox Lily M. Cushman Miles T. Jones Alexandra D. McKinstry Naomi D. Scheffel* PROCESS TECHNOLOGY Michelle T. Anderson Shannon L. Armstrong** Christopher S. Brewster* Samuel L. Carroll* Maria Felipa S. Cirillo* Paul G. Clark Ryan Cordie* Theodore S. Heintz Warren V. Huber* Christopher M. Ingalls Benjamin J. Matlock Troy A. Minogue* Joshua B. Moore Bryse D. Payment Alexander D. Prins II Alex J. Roznowski Brent P. Sampson Kenneth M. Seavey Jared R. Siegersma** Andrew C. Smith O’Riley C. Stevenson** Brandon M. Stiner Alexander M. Stone* Michael S. Tarbert Sean M. Thompson Daniel R. Turner

KENAI PENINSULA COLLEGE CERTIFICATES PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY

Tyler J. Garnet Warren V. Huber Andrew C. Smith O’Riley C. Stevenson Michael S. Tarbert

WELDING Elizabeth S. Bacon

*** Summa Cum Laude — 4.0

WELDING CERTIFICATIONS STRUCTURAL

Elizabeth Bacon Adam T. Begay Kyle N. Butler Samuel L. Carroll Dennis M. Chapman Katie Cooper Blake D. Elde Shannon R. Esteban Whitney M. Esteban Riley Gray Serene G. Hobbs Levi Nelson Franco A. Ruiz Wilfredo A. Ruiz Quintalis R. Rutledge Justin B. Stewart Samuel J. Ward STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM Elizabeth Bacon Adam T. Begay Michael J. Blair Kyle N. Butler Lenny DiPaolo Levi Nelson Maggie Pequeno Wilfredo A. Ruiz Quintalis R. Rutledge Trevor N. Taylor Samuel J. Ward James S. Wheeler PIPE Kyle N. Butler Whitney M. Esteban Franco A. Ruiz Wilfredo A. Ruiz Justin B. Stewart

GED GRADUATES We congratulate all the students who completed their GED this academic year. Among the graduates are: Elson Evan Ryker King Matthew Klum Largent Logan Mairiah McDonald Annaka O’Donoghue Page Peak Jesse Shaw

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OTHER UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA CAMPUS DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (UAA) HUMAN SERVICES

Stan Holguin* Viorica M. Thompson EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Tammy L. Grimes NURSING Janna E. Cooper Ami A. Cudd Guangyuan Ding Tanya A. Harris Nancy E. Klingel* Benjamin J. Ransom** Lacey J. Williamson*

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Donald J. Coombs Abby N. Nelson* PSYCHOLOGY Makinna L. Halverson* ART Denali S. Goodwill** HUMAN SERVICES Cheryl L. Tuttle

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the University of Alaska Fairbanks, with hopes of eventually attending medical school. “I’ve wanted to (go to college) for a long time and just didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, or get into debt without knowing what I wanted to do,” Jasmin said. “I decided I wanted to go into biology. The associate’s of arts (degree) is a stepping stone.” Jasmin said she has faced all kinds of challenges on the path to graduation. Her family lives in an off-grid home in Clam Gulch, making her commute to school about two hours. “With having to drive around town to drop the kids off to daycare, and drive all the way around to the college, it’s about two hours,” Jasmin said. “My husband and I are dog mushers, so my husband leaves sometimes for long periods of time. I take care of the dogs, the kids and everything, and take a full load of classes at the same time.” Like many of the students at KPC, Jasmin said she took advantage of online classes. “There’s a lot of people taking online classes, so I didn’t get to hang out with a lot of the students,” Jasmin said. “A lot of the people here (at commencement) — this is the first time I’ve seen them because we’re kind of on our own.” For Summer Stockman, the convenience of online classes was one of her favorite parts about attending KPC.

She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree Thursday night and is now the only member of her family with a college degree. “I could go home after work and hammer it out,” Stockman said. She said her biggest challenge while attending KPC was trying to take classes while working full time. “I look at a computer every day for work, so coming home after work, I didn’t want to look at a computer anymore,” Stockman said. Tammy Grimes, who graduated with an Associate of Arts degree, also worked full time while working on her degree. “I started when my son was three years old, and he’s now 12,” Grimes said. “It’s taken me a while to get my associate’s, but my BA is going to be next. Grimes said she has five more semesters left until she has a bachelor’s degree, and then she can pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. Nathaniel Yannikos, who graduated with an Associate of Arts degree as well, said he doesn’t know what the future holds for him yet. “I’ll just have to see when I get there,” Yannikos said. He said he hopes to continue college and work toward a bachelor’s degree in art, and possibly work in video game design. Kenai Peninsula College, which is part of the University of Alaska Anchorage system, is the largest campus on the Kenai Peninsula and has been offering educational opportunities to area students for the last 54 years.

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In Loving Memory of Dave Keating March 17, 1939~May 4, 2019

Longtime Soldotna resident, David Harold Keating, 80, passed away at home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Kenai New Life Assembly of God, 209 Princess Street, Kenai. Pastor Alan Humphries will be officiating. A celebration of life will be held immediately following at the Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna. In Dave’s honor, please feel free to dress in St. Paddy’s Day green or Seahawks attire. In true Irish fashion, Dave was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1939 in Mobridge, South Dakota, to Donald and Betty Keating (Mosher). He grew up in Issaquah, Washington and graduated from Issaquah High School in 1957, where he was involved in Student Council, Choir, Ski Club, Letterman’s Club, Thespians, Spanish Club, Future Farmers of America, and was Captain of the football team. After high school, he married and had 4 children; Kevin, Kurt, Kim, and David. Prior to moving to Alaska, Dave owned a Texaco service station in the Bellevue Washington area. In 1969, Dave moved to the Kenai Peninsula and had two more children; Kelly and Ryan. He obtained his Alaska real estate license in 1971 and opened Peninsula Realty in Soldotna shortly after. Dave was the original broker of Freedom Realty when it opened in 1986 and became owner in 1992. Freedom Realty, now a part of Century 21, is still in the same location today. Dave the Realtor and Sharon the Mortgage Loan Originator met in 1988 when close friends thought they would make the perfect couple. Dave and Sharon agreed and after being together for 6 years, they were married in 1994 and Dave gained another daughter; Melanie. Dave was very involved in the real estate community. He served as the first President of the local Kenai Peninsula Realtor Association in 1974 and was a driving force in bringing the organization to our area. He was President two other times and was named “Realtor of the Year” four times throughout his career. Dave served as President of the Alaska State Association of Realtors twice and received the prestigious “Realtor of the Year” award two times for the State of Alaska. Dave was Regional Vice President for the National Association of Realtors in 1981. He traveled to Washington DC where he met with Senator Ted Stevens and President Ronald Reagan to discuss Association policy and the promotion of Realtor programs. In his 50 years on the Kenai Peninsula, Dave trained some of the best Realtors in our area, many having worked for him or served with him. Daughter Kelly’s favorite quote of her Dad’s is “Leave everything you touch better than you found it”. Dave certainly did that in his life. Dave was a charter member of the Soldotna Elks and continued his membership until his death. He was also a charter member of the Soldotna Rotary Club and served as its President in 1989. He was instrumental in welcoming the first two women into the Club in 1988. One of them was Sharon, who later became his wife. He was President of the Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce in 1977 and through the years received numerous Chamber awards; including “Man of the Year”, “Business of the Year”, and most recently the “Pioneer Award”. Dave and his wife Sharon were King and Queen in the 2014 Progress Day Parade. In 1982, Dave and partner Audie Moore, purchased a large parcel of land on the Kenai River and subdivided it into Poacher’s Cove, a Recreational Planned Unit Development. Dave, together with family and friends, spent many summers at Poacher’s Cove; catching fish and telling stories around the fire. Family still owns special riverfront lots there and plan to continue gathering for barbeques and fishing each summer in Dave’s honor. Originally built in 1958, at the mouth of the Kustatan River, the ‘Duck Shack’ has been a favorite place of Dave’s for the better part of five decades. Many of his best and longest lasting friendships were formed hunting those wetlands and drinking ‘Duck Shack’ martinis at the poker table. This unique Alaskan experience will continue to be a tradition carried on by his family. Some of Dave’s favorite pastimes included watching the Seattle Seahawks, fishing on the Kenai River, duck hunting, travelling, and playing golf. He loved all things golf and was very active over the years with the Birch Ridge Golf Association. While he enjoyed all these things, his true passion was his family. He always remembered birthdays and anniversaries and sent heartfelt cards to family members on their special day. Dave loved with all his heart and was a dear friend to many. He impacted, influenced, and inspired so many as a mentor, leader, and father figure. He also had a great sense of humor and was known for his ability to tell a good story. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Sharon and his children: Kevin Keating (Theresa) of Washington, Kim Beauclair (Doran) of Washington, David Keating (Jodi) of Montana, Kelly Griebel (Scott) of Soldotna, Ryan Keating of California, Melanie Imholte (Brian) of Soldotna and Trina Stichal (Ray) of Nikiski. Dave will also be forever remembered by his 18 grandchildren: Sean, Kayla (Steve), Alyssa (Chrystal), Dylaney, Ian, Don, James (Emily), Michaela (Ben), Rachel (Cory), Kelsey, Marley, Hayley (Forrest), Emelia, Eliza, Robbie, Paxton, Madalyn, and Katelyn; 12 great grandchildren: Jordan, Andrew, Haylie, Madison, Natalie, Sophia, Maxx, Esmé, Jayce, Georgia, Neko, and Ahnika; and 9 nieces and nephews: Debbie, Theresa, Carole, Lisa, Doug, Troy, Allison, Janet, and Colleen. He was preceded in death by his parents: Donald and Betty; son Kurt (Diane); brothers: Douglas and Richard; and nephew Derek. Dave wants us to remember him “setting up tee times at Birch Ridge Golf Course, setting out decoys on the duck ponds across the Inlet, and busy tying lines to catch Kenai River salmon”. In memory of our beloved Dave, donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org.