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In the news Marine Highway may have to pay armed Canadian police JUNEAU — Alaska will pay armed Canadian police to provide protection to U.S. personnel at a ferry terminal in British Columbia.

CoastAlaska reported Friday that the Alaska Marine Highway System was notified in March that unarmed U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents checking ferries leaving Prince Rupert, British Columbia, will require the assistance of Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The Canadian officers will be contracted through the ferry service, which is facing budget cuts by Alaska’s Legislature.

Officials say U.S. personnel cannot carry firearms while doing passport and contraband checks in Prince Rupert, 117 miles south of Ketchikan.

Officials say details of the plan have not been finalized and an agreement allowing U.S. agents to carry firearms at the Prince Rupert port is several years away.

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Air Force exercises Lawmakers disappointed with unfinished business may disrupt months working out a budget in response to Gov. Mike navigation Dunleavy’s proposed budget During a legislative sesthat made huge slashes to systems sion that was defined by state services. As a result, not

By Alex McCarthy Juneau Empire

debates over the budget and crime reform, most other topics were put on the back burner until next year.

In terms of the number of bills that made it through the Legislature, this was the least productive session in years.

Twenty-nine bills passed the Legislature this year, one of the lowest totals ever, according to figures from the Legislative Affairs Agency.

The lowest number of bills in a 121-day session was in 2017, when the Legislature passed 26 bills into law, according to LAA. With four special sessions that year the

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, listens to Patience Frederiksen, State Librarian and Head of Library Developement, during a hearing for House Bill 75 on increasing school internet speed at a House Education Committee meeting on Monday, April 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

number rose to 32. In 2018, the Legislature passed more than 100 bills.

Juneau’s Sen. Jesse Kiehl said he and his colleagues spent most of the past few

much else got passed.

“We were dealing with some monsters, some real giants this year,” Kiehl said in an interview Friday. “A budget that keeps Alaska working, that doesn’t crash the economy the way that the governor’s first proposal would have, is really crucial.

The decisions aren’t final, but we’re in a better place, a passable place, and that’s a real accomplishment this year.”

The budget is not yet complete, but both of Juneau’s representatives agreed that See NEXT, page A2

Man sentenced for killing girlfriend during suicide attempt ANCHORAGE — An Alaska man who attempted suicide and accidently shot his girlfriend has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

The Anchorage Daily News reports 23-year-old Victor Sibson fired a shot into his own head in 2017.

The bullet passed through his skull and struck and killed 22-year-old Brittany-Mae Haag.

Sibson was originally charged with second-degree murder. He pleaded guilty in November to manslaughter.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys suggested a 14-year sentence with five suspended. Superior Court Judge Erin Marston agreed and ordered that Sibson receive treatment for mental illness.

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Helping hands Local artist Christina Demetro helps a young artist create new pieces of clay that will be added to a sculpture of a 6-foot tall sandhill crane on Saturday morning at the Kenai Community Library. The sculpture will ultimately be displayed at the Shimai Toshi Garden Trails, a Japanese Garden that will be the first of its kind in Alaska.

The clay sculpture received a local flair as interested artists could choose to add their own style to the statue, which sat in several pieces at the library. The statue will eventually be pieced together and bronzed. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Fledgling commercial seaweed industry grows ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska’s fledgling commercial seaweed industry is growing, with producers excited about this year’s harvest.

There were no commercial seaweed farmers in Alaska five years ago, though there have long been subsistence seaweed harvests along Alaska coasts. Now, there are 16 aquatic farming operations permitted to culture species of seaweed in the state, said Cynthia PringHam, the aquatic farming

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co-ordinator for the Commercial Fisheries Division of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Ten of those operations have permits to grow seaweed plus oysters and other shellfish, while six have seaweed-only permits, she said.

According to the World Aquaculture Society, seaweed is a $6 billion business worldwide. Most seaweed is harvested in Korea, Japan and China, dried and used for seasoning.

Blue Evolution, a California-based company at the fore of the developing Alaska’s industry, has worked with researchers at the University of Alaska Southeast on ways to farm kelp commercially rather than harvest wild kelp beds, reports the Anchorage Daily News.

Lexa Meyers, who coowns Kodiak Kelp Co., said the technique involves collecting wild kelp plants and breeding them to produce tiny floating “seeds” See GROW, page A2

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Pilots and others using navigation systems throughout Interior Alaska may experience disruption due to Air Force training, officials said.

Eielson Air Force Base is conducting GPS signal-jamming exercises through May 24 that may disrupt navigation systems, The Anchorage Daily News reported Thursday.

The tests will happen on weekdays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., the Air Force said in a statement.

Civilian pilots are most likely to be affected by GPS signal loss during the exercise periods, said Air Force Lt. Kayshel Trudell.

Pilots reliant on GPSbased navigation systems are training to contend with situations where an adversary might jam their signal. The training is part of a joint-force exercise called Northern Edge 2019 to prepare U.S. troops for crises in the western Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.

"The goal of this training is not to inconvenience people, but to ensure our military forces are ready to operate were they to face a loss of GPS in a real world situation," Trudell said.

The tests will be centered southwest of Eielson base near Delta Junction, 95 miles southeast of Fairbanks.

Aircraft impact will vary depending on altitude and distance from the test facility.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 209 nautical miles from the jamming center, putting it within the affected radius.

The base has a contingency plan to cut power to the jamming equipment if safety issues arise, Trudell said.

Motorists using in-vehicle navigation or smartphone navigation apps may lose signals intermittently.

Man given Coast Guard medal 20 years after girl’s rescue ANCHORAGE (AP) — An Alaska man has received the U.S. Coast Guard’s second-highest civilian honor for saving a girl from drowning when they were both children more than 20 years ago, a report said.

George Lambert received a silver lifesaving medal in Anchorage Saturday for rescuing Pamela Smith, The Anchorage Daily News reported Saturday.

The award was presented by Coast Guard Rear Admiral Matthew Bell Jr., who told the story of the rescue dur-

ing a ceremony attended by Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

Lambert and Smith were among a group swimming at a sandbar near Kotzebue in northwest Alaska in 1998 when he was 10 and she was 12. Smith was pulled into the current, and Lambert took a life jacket and swam out 100 feet to tow Smith to safety, Bell said.

“I just ran to the boat and grabbed a jacket, didn’t even think about it, put it on, jumped in that water, went and got See MEDAL, page A3

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the current form of the budget is better than what the governor proposed in February.

Reps. Sara Hannan and Andi Story both said two of the successes of session to date are the way the Legislature has responded to Dunleavy’s proposal and the way members of the public showed up in huge numbers to share their thoughts about which state programs and services are important to them.

The primary approach to balancing the budget during this session was through making cuts instead of looking for new sources of revenue. In an interview Friday, Hannan said that was one of her biggest disappointments about the first 121 days.

“I hoped and thought we would be able to have budget discussions that talked about additional revenue, and we really weren’t there this year,” Hannan said. “I think we’re going to be there by next January.”

Hannan introduced HB 94, which would have imposed a tax on electronic smoking products. She and her staff ended up pulling the bill back after learning that many ecigarette purchases are made online, so the bill would have to be reworked to navigate the e-commerce regulations, Hannan said.

All three of Juneau’s legislators said they thought the main crime bill this session — House Bill 49 — is only one part of what the state will end up doing to address crime.

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that attach themselves to “grow lines” of string farmers suspend in the ocean in late November.

Blue Evolution sells seed stock to some Alaska farmers and buys back the mature kelp. It is processed and sold as a blanched and frozen product, with food

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, asks a question of Jason Brune, Commissioner designee for the Department of Conservation, as he speaks to the House Resources Committee at the Capitol on Friday, March 14. Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, is left.

(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

The bill increases sentencing ranges and penalties, which will result in a much higher prison population and cost to the state. The bill doesn’t do enough to address root causes of crime or to give people resources to reenter society after incarceration, Story said.

“We’ve got to really address that,” Story said. “It’s going to take some resources to address that. We’re putting probably $100 million more into incarcerating people, and 95% of people get out or prison. We’ve got to put some money so people are coming out (of prison) healthy, staying healthy, not falling into crime if you’re addicted.”

Drafters of HB 49, including Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, said this week that

they hope to include treatment resources through legislation next session.

Another main shortcoming of the regular session, Story said, was not having a longterm plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System. The current form of the budget — which can still be changed during the current special session — includes a $44 million cut to the ferry system in the next fiscal year, which will significantly reduce service throughout the winter. That’s smaller than the $75 million cut Dunleavy proposed, but the future of the marine highway is still very much in doubt.

“I see we’re going to need to be making more investments next year,” Story said.

“We took a significant cut, and in the next session, what are the impacts of the significant cuts, what are we going to need next session to make sure that we’re getting reliable, affordable, sustainable service?”

The trio of Juneau lawmakers were prime sponsors on 11 bills, none of which (except for Kiehl’s VPSO bill that got rolled into HB 49) got all the way through the Legislature. Story’s HB 71, which aims to help veterans get jobs, passed the House and will go to the Senate in January. Hannan’s HB 122, which would protect an Alaska Native cemetery in Funter Bay, is in the same spot as it passed the House and now needs Senate approval.

service at corporations, colleges and other cafeterias as the main clientele so far.

Meyers and her husband sell to Blue Evolution.

Lia Heifetz co-owns Barnacle Foods, a Juneau company that makes kelp salsas, pickles and other products and has used wild harvested bull kelp. The company has expanded enough to buy commercially farmed kelp from a growing operation near Ketchikan.

“(Our business) gave him the confidence to scale his harvest up,” Heifetz said.

“No one has a desire to grow kelp and have nowhere to sell it. We’re at a scale now it made sense for him to make the jump and be confident we can buy it.”

Barnacle plans to buy about 25,000 pounds of kelp.

Meyers said development of a market will be important for the industry to grow, along with community ac-

ceptance.

Meyers believes a growing seaweed industry could be a boon to fishing families.

The seaweed harvest cycle occurs when other big fisheries are at a lull. Seaweed is harvested in late April and early May. “There’s not a lot of opportunities for folks to gain income over the winter months,” she said. “It’s been really nice to see something else creep up.”

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Around the Peninsula Flotilla events notice The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Kenai Flotilla, will be conducting a “FREE BOAT/VESSEL SAFETY CHECK” at Fred Myers parking lot located at 43843 Sterling Highway in Soldotna on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May from 10 a.m.-4 pm. This event is to inform boaters and boat owners to check and equip their boats with safety equipment in compliance with the state and federal regulations. Boats that pass the check list will receive a vessel safety check decal. Contact the Vessel Exam Officer, Jon Bartelds 907-3989933 for more information.

Sterling Senior Center breakfast

The Sterling Senior Center is serving breakfast on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu includes bacon, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, and biscuits and gravy.

Adults $10, children $5. All proceeds benefit the center. Everyone welcome. Further info, call 262-6808.

Nikiski community council meeting

Nikiski community council meeting rescheduled Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at fire station #2 in the conference room. Voting on bylaws.

Midnight Sun Soiree

The LeeShore Center invites you to join us at the Kenai Elks Lodge Saturday June, 8 6-11 p.m. for the Midnight Sun Soiree with Prime Rib Dinner, Silent Auction, Split the Pot, Raffle, Door Prizes, Live Music and Dancing. Tickets are $60 per person or $110 per couple and available at The LeeShore Center or online at www.leeshoreak.org. roceeds to help fund construction of a heated storage building. For more information contact the LeeShore Center at 283-9479.

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to hear back from you by June 3. Contact Maggie Winston Kenai Senior Center activities May at 907-740-0410 or Nikki Marcano at 907-262-6351. DonaThe Kenai Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Montions can be mailed to Independent Living Center at 47255 day to Friday, and are open until 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Princeton Ave., #8, Soldotna, AK, 99669.

Community meals are served Monday to Friday from 11:30 Free Picnic at the Food Bank a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $7 suggested donation for Join us for the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Spring Festival individuals 60 or older, $14 for those under 60. Call 907-283and Fundraiser on Friday, May 31 from noon to 7 p.m. This 4156 for more information.

—Thursdays in May: M&M Knitting group, 1-2 p.m. is a community event for all ages and an opportunity for us —Riverside Band, lunchtime entertainment, Monday, to thank you, our neighbors, for your support. There will be a free barbecue/picnic, games, music, cake walks and bucket May 20, 11:30 a.m.

—Kumi with Kit 2, Japanese braided key-chain project, raffles. There will be prizes for the kids and even a clown Tuesday, May 21, 1 p.m. making balloon animals. A no host beer/wine garden will be —Kenai Peninsula Caregivers Group, Tuesday, May 21, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and if you donate a food item you will 1-3 p.m. be entered the drawing for a special prize.

—Memorial Day (observed): wear your red shirts, Friday, 5th Annual Homeschool Swap and Share May 24, 11:30 a.m.

—Closed, Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 5th Annual Homeschool Swap and Share will take place —Health Fair Walker and Roller Fun Run, Wednesday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Star of the Northern Lutheran Church, 216 N. For- May 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

—Food Bank Spring Festival, BBQ, Friday, May 31, est Drive, Kenai. Everyone is welcome. Bring any materials, curriculum, toys, games that you wish to share with other 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. home-school families. Or stop by to browse the selection of Tribe to participate in Food Service Program donated items. All items are free. Contact Karen at karen@ The Kenaitze Indian Tribe is participating in the U.S. Deacsalaska.net or 907-205-0663. partment of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

2019 TriTheKenai Triathlon Meals will be provided free of charge to all eligible children The 2019 TriTheKenai triathlon is set for Sunday, June 9. participating in the Tribe’s summer programs. To be eligible This event is a great beginner triathlon for adults (15+) and to receive free meals at a residential or non-residential camp, youth (6-14) and includes both individual and team events children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price and for the serious-minded triathlete. We offer the more chal- meals in the National School Lunch Program. Children who lenging intermediate distance event. The nonprofit TriTheK- are part of households that receive Supplemental Nutrition enai is a great family fun community event and this year our Assistance Program benefits, or benefits under the Food charity of choice is the Soldotna Montessori Food Box pro- Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Temporary gram. If you are not a racer, we are always in need of volun- Assistance to Needy Families are automatically eligible. Acteers on race day. Contact Janice at volunteer@trithekenai. ceptance and participation requirements are the same for all com. Get all the event details or register at www.trithekenai. regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. com or email me at wahoo@trithekenai.com or call 252- For more information, please contact Teresa Smith, Kenaitze Indian Tribe Early Childhood Manager, at 907-335-7260.

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Peninsula Dog Obedience Group will be offering a novice rally obedience class and a conformation class starting on Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class May 29. For more information, contact us at rael@ptialaska.

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMnet or visit our facebook page (PenDOG).

SEA) 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 KDLL Spring Membership Drive conducted at the Best Western Bidarka Inn, 575 Sterling KDLL Public Radio has its Spring Membership Drive Highway. This class is free to commercial fishermen, thanks from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 23 and 24 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support from the Alaska Department of Commerce, ComMay 25, with special, original programming, live music and munity & Economic Development, the National Institute for a raffle for concert tickets. Tune in at 91.9 FM or listen online Occupational Safety & Health, and AMSEA members. The at www.kdll.org. Call 283-8433 for more information or visit cost is $175 for all others. Interested mariners may register at KDLL 91.9 FM on Facebook. www.amsea.org or call 907-747-3287.

2019 Celebration of Birds

The Keen Eye Bird Club is hosting Saturday bird walk opportunities led by local bird enthusiasts. Schedule follows: May 25 Kenai Wildlife Refuge Walk, 8-10 a.m.; June 1 Bishop Creek/Stormy Lake Walk 8-10 a.m. Families encouraged.

Weather appropriate clothing is suggested. For more information refer to the Kenai Peninsula Birding Festival Facebook Page or call 262-7767.

Trump immigration policies and Alaska

Margaret Stock, immigration expert/attorney, will talk about changes in immigration law and policy that have been implemented since President Donald Trump took office, and how these changes affect Alaskans on Thursday, May 23 from 6-8 p.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna.

Changes include the slowing of legal immigration, increases in denials of visa petitions and citizenship applications, reduced refugee numbers, and the growth in detention of asylum seekers. Hosted by Many Voices. https://www.facebook. com/events/325949158103118/

LeeShore Center monthly board meeting

The LeeShore Center will be holding its monthly Board meeting at The LeeShore Center on Wednesday May 29. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. For further information call 283-9479.

Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival

Into its 20th year, the Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival is happening June 20-23 in Seldovia and is building to be an event to remember. The headliners are the Sahnas Brothers and Suzanne Lansford who play a blend of Greek, Latin, and Flaminco guitar music with the added flair of Suzanne Lansford’s excellent fiddle accompaniment. The second headliner is Tumbledown House Band, which performed at Salmonfest 2018. Also appearing from Alaska is the Emily Anderson Band from Fairbanks, Kat Moore from the Super Saturated Sugar Strings, Noah Proctor and Kelly Baber from Soldotna, Susan Mumma and Daryl and the Scribs from Seldovia. Happening at the same time is the 5th annual Higgy’s En Plein Air Art Festival with Emil Vinberg and Jen Jolliff as Headliners. Both events have free workshops along with musical busking, a song circle with the performers and other activities to make this a truly memorable weekend! Tickets are $40 for an all festival Adult pass, Teens $16., under 12 free. More info on Facebook- Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival or the seldoviaartscouncil.net.

Caregiving and Depression

Caregiver Support Meeting will take place Tuesday, May 21 at 1 p.m. at Kenai Senior Center. Topic: Caregiving and Depression. 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.

2nd Annual Disability Pride

The Kenai Peninsula will celebrate its 2nd Annual Pride Celebration on Saturday, July 20 at the Soldotna Creek Park from 12-4 p.m. This is a national event, which celebrates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability Pride is seeking sponsors for this event and extends a warm invitation to you and your business to participate. We hope

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Come join the Kenai Watershed Forum for a session of “Wilderness, Wildlife & Wonder” summer camp. There will be several locally focused, science and environmentalthemed sessions for kids aged 6-12. Nurture your child’s sense of curiosity and uncover the wonders of the natural world through active play, exploration, games and art. All sessions will involve fostering a connection to nature through a hands-on, immersion in the outdoors, allowing them to see, feel, smell and directly experience flora and fauna of the Kenai Peninsula watershed for themselves. Megan Pike is our new camp director. She comes to the peninsula from Maine Kenai Performers’ summer drama camp with a background in adapted outdoor education and recreJunior session, ages 5-7, June 17-June 28, Monday-Friday, ation. Join Meg and get your kids in touch with their wild 10 a.m.-noon. Fee: $250. Senior session, ages 8-18, June 17- side! Registration is open online at www.kenaiwatershed.org.

July 13, Monday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Fee: $450. Location: ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 scholarship 43335 K-Beach Road (backside of Subway). Early enrollASEA/AFSCME Local 52 Cook Inlet Chapter is ofment discount if fee is paid by June 1. For more information fering three scholarships to applicants who have not previor to register, call Terri at 252-6808. ously received a scholarship. Scholarship applications must Sterling Community Rec Center: May be received or postmarked by May 31 of the current year.

—Pickleball: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m.-12 Applications are available at the ASEA/AFSME Cook Inlet Chapter website.http://www.afscmelocal52.org/index.php/ p.m. union-leadership/chapters/cook-inlet-chapter. If you have —Beginner pickleball lessons: Tuesdays, 12 p.m. questions or need more information please send an email — Intermediate pickleball lessons: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.

—Weight room: Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday to cookinlet3432@outlook.com or ginakuntzman@yahoo.

(Free weights, squat rack, rowing machine, cardio bikes, com. Emailed applications are not accepted. tread mill, elliptical, and yoga balls/mats) Al-Anon support group meetings —Zumba: Mondays at 6 p.m.

Al-Anon support group meetings are held at the Central —Teen Center: 12-15 years old. $2 per visit. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Air hockey, fosse ball, video games, Peninsula Hospital in the Kasilof Room (second floor) of the River Tower building on Monday at 7 p.m., Wednesday at Wi-Fi, and gym time.

7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Park around back by the ER —Home school gym time: Fridays at 12-2 p.m.

—After school rec program: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday to and enter through the River Tower entrance and follow the signs. Contact Tony Oliver at 252-0558 for more inforFriday. Registration anytime Call for information 907-262-7224. Adults $3 per visit, mation. seniors $2 per visit, teens $2 per visit, and children $1 per 2019 Women On Target Clinic schedule visit Go to our events and sign up on Eventbrite “get tickMouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride ets” and review the instructions on Facebook-Kenai PenRegistration now open for 2019 Mouth to Mouth Wild insula Women on Target. You must be 18 years of age.

Run and Ride. The 6th annual Mouth to Mouth will take June 8: Intro to pistol; June 29: Intro to pistol; August 2: place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. A 10-mile beach Intro to Rifle. Sponsored by Friends of the NRA, Kenai run or fat bike ride between Kasilof and Kenai River mouths Peninsula SCI and Snowshoe Gun Club. begins at 2 p.m. at Kasilof River Special Use Area off Kasilof Kenai River Festival Salvage Art Exhibit Beach Stub Road and ends at Kenai South Beach parking Creative entries for the Salvage Art Exhibit are enlot off Cannery Rd. Registration at 12 p.m. 3 mile beach run from Cannery Road Beach to Kenai River mouth and back couraged to be displayed at the Kenai River Festival June begins at 3 p.m. at Cannery Road beach access off Dunes 7-9 This event is cosponsored by ReGroup and The Kenai Road. Registration at 2 p.m. Register online at https://inlet- Fine Art Center. Recycling at other summer events will be keeper.org/m2m/. Advance registration $30 ($25 for Cook discussed at the monthly meeting of ReGroup Monday, Inletkeeper members), day of registration $40 ($35 for mem- April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Community Center on Princeton Ave. just off K-Beach. Details of the upcoming bers).

Electronics Recycling Event May 4 will be finalized. For Kenai National Wildlife Refuge May more information or to volunteer to help at any of these —There are a few spaces left in the Youth Game Warden happenings call 252-2773.

Camp open to current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. Pick-up/turn Soldotna Public Library activities in your packet at the Refuge Visitor Center. If you did the For more information, contact the library at Soldotna camp prior and are on the wait list to repeat the camp you Public Library at 262-4227. should hear shortly.

—Memorial Day: The library will be closed Monday, —Kenai Refuge Summer Camp registration packets will be available soon for Critter Camp (going into 2nd/3rd) and May 27 —Camp Out Story Time Friday, May 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Get Out and Get Dirty (4th/5th). Critter Camps are June 1014 and June 17-21. GOGD Camps July 8-12 and July 22-26. Darren with the US Forestry will be teaching us about fire —Refuge Visitor Center daily summer hours are 9 a.m-5 safety and will be bringing a special guest Smokey the Bear. We will enjoy camp songs and a story too. We look p.m. forward to seeing you!

Kenai Fine Art Center May exhibit —Code Club Mondays at 4 p.m. Interested in learnCome in and see the Kenai Fine Art Center’s May exhibit, ing Scratch, Python, Java, HTML, or more? Join Code Club “Of Stone,” by Alanna deRocchi and Jonathon Green. This and learn to build websites, games, and basic apps. Absolute dual artist exhibit will showcase two artists that are currently beginner-friendly! Laptops provided. Ages 10-18 welcome.

—Big Play Date (Infant to Preschool): The first Monday instructors at UAA. A combination of immense pottery and printwork that melds natural and architectural elements. of the month at 10:30 a.m. Bubble wrap, streamer tunnels, The Kenai Fine Art Center is located across from the Oiler’s Duplo Blocks, and more! This is an open-play hour of fun Bingo Hall and next to the Historic Cabins. 283-7040, www. with plenty of activities to stimulate growth, learning, and imagination. kenaifineart.com. Of Stone will hang until June 1st.

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my friend and made it back to shore,” Lambert said. “And we’re here to talk about it today.”

Today Lambert is a commercial fisherman, and Smith is a magistrate judge.

“He pushed hard just to get to me, and he pushed even harder to bring me back,” Smith said.

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Jonathan Dale led a three-year campaign to recognize Lambert after learning his story.

Smith was the first child on record to be saved in part because of Alaska’s “Kids Don’t Float” program encouraging life jacket use and swimming safety education.

The program supplied the life jacket Lambert used. Since then, at least 30 more children have been rescue because of the program, Bell said.

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Time for some budget humility

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What others say

No easy solution to online violence The prime minister of New Zealand,

Jacinda Ardern, has said she does not think anyone would argue that the perpetrator of the Christchurch massacre should have been able to livestream mass murder. Maybe that question elicits something close to unanimity — but in trying to make the Internet safer, she will find few other points of consensus. And for good reason.

Ms. Ardern is meeting in France this week with President Emmanuel Macron to finalize the “Christchurch Call,” a pact that asks companies and countries to confront violent and extremist content online. The end is a noble one: ridding the Web of terrorist content that puts people both on and off social media sites at risk. But what are the means? The era of an unregulated Internet is ending, but a regulated one will necessarily sacrifice some freedom of speech for safety. The question surrounds the terms of the trade.

Facebook, Google and Microsoft have said they plan to sign the nonbinding pledge, and several nations, including Britain and Canada, have also signaled support. The companies will reportedly promise to audit their algorithms, share data and enforce their existing terms of service; the countries will promise to craft laws that ban objectionable content. Ms. Ardern has stressed that she hopes to skirt the hate speech debate by focusing on violent and terrorist material alone. But figuring out what counts as violent material is itself part of that broader debate, and countries are forging ahead with legal regimens that will affect everyone who uses the Internet — not only mass murderers.

Britain has put forth a proposal threatening companies with unprecedented fines for failing to take “harmful” content off their platforms, but much of that content is not illegal in the country.

Australia has imposed criminal penalties on firms that do not “expeditiously” remove “abhorrent violent material,” which could lead to companies proactively screening every post according to an overly restrictive algorithm. France has the more flexible idea of appointing a regulator to verify that companies have effective systems in place to remove illegal hate speech, but inviting a single government appointee to declare what should stay and what should go could still be chilling.

It’s easy to say murder should not be streamed live on the world’s biggest social media platforms, but it’s much harder to stop that without also stopping some of what has made the Internet invaluable. Harsh speech regulation not only offers cover to autocrats seeking not to protect citizens but to repress them: It creates a less free environment even in democracies trying to do the right thing. The Christchurch Call asks the world to acknowledge there is a problem. It is just as important to acknowledge there are no simple solutions.

Countries may have reason to clamp down on an unrestrained Internet, but they should also be thoughtful, honest — and cautious — about what they are giving up.

— The Washington Post, May 13

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A laska V oices R ich M oniak Sooner or later, Gov. Mike Dunleavy will get a budget from lawmakers that doesn’t balance spending and revenue.

“They’re kicking the deficit can down the road again,” he might say as he orders further cuts via line item vetoes.

“It’s the definition of insanity.”

Both are expressions Dunleavy has used before to defend his economic solution to our protracted budget deficit.

He’s right that the Legislature, in which he served, avoided the problem. And by ignoring the failed austerity experiments in two Midwestern states, he might be writing his own story of budget insanity.

In the past decade, the governors of Kansas and Oklahoma enacted deep tax cuts to public education, health care and other services. They promised it would spur private sector growth. It never happened.

Dunleavy doesn’t have to cut taxes because we hardly pay any. But he has steadfastly refused to consider enacting any to close our budget gap. And he, too, envisions the private sector will revive our economy.

To be fair, the Kansas and Oklahoma tax cuts don’t tell the whole story. But the spending by their predecessors didn’t either. Large economies are too complicated for such simple tales. That’s one reason why economists who prescribe shrinking the size of government as a cure for everything shouldn’t be trusted.

Robert J. Samuelson offers another.

“I have slowly and somewhat reluctantly come to the conclusion that many economists (and this applies across the political spectrum) often don’t know what they’re talking about,” he wrote in The Washington Post last week.

The evidence, he argues, is in their frequent failure “to foresee major economic trends” such as the recent plunge of interest rates, the 2008 financial crisis that initiated the Great Recession and double-digit inflation in the 1970s.

As a journalist covering the economy for almost 50 years, Samuelson qualifies his judgment by stating the obvious. “Most economists … are extremely smart and well-informed” and “a lot smarter” than him. The problem is “they exaggerate what they know and how much they can influence the economy.”

And they usually do it “to gain and retain political relevance and power.”

In the end though, he partially absolves them because “mere mortals, including economists, have never been very good at predicting the future.”

The first lesson here is that the application of well-established economic theory rarely produces the desired outcome. The bigger one is that people who aren’t trained in the field are even more likely not to know what they’re talking about.

That conclusion absolutely applies to me. But while my viewpoints are easily dismissed, a governor who isn’t much better qualified has an outsized influence on their state’s economic policy.

Sam Brownback became a lawyer, politician and governor of Kansas without ever applying his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics. On her route to the Oklahoma’s governor mansion,

Mary Fallin earned degrees in environmental sciences, family relations and child development.

Dunleavy’s economic resume is empty, too. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history, a master’s in education and had a career in Alaska’s public school system. But he’s convinced his prescription for Alaska will produce vastly different results than in Kansas and Oklahoma.

That conviction is why he’s likely to set a record for line item vetoes. It’ll take 45 of our 60 legislators to override each one. And votes in the Senate will be the hardest to get.

The person I hope will lead that fight is Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Natasha von Imhof, R-Anchorage.

While I disagree with her approach to the budget, her MBA, job as a fiscal analyst and position on the board of three major nonprofits make her better equipped than most to understand the impacts of Dunleavy’s budget.

But more important to me is that she’s not in need of the final advice Samuelson offered to economists. “A little more humility might be in order,” he told them.

She’s not pretending her background makes her an expert. And she recognizes the future is uncertain no matter which way the debate ends.

Dunleavy, however, is trusting economists who are unlikely to tell him this late in the game that they aren’t sure how the economy will respond to his budget cuts. And we’re in for a rough ride as long as their lack of humility feeds his.

powers, and the Legislature can remove the courts from any cases it so chooses. See Article III, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution.

In addition, states’ rights is reasserting itself, this time not to maintain segregated busses and lunch counters, but to save black and white human life. Just who are the racists here?

Planned Parenthood, whose founder Margaret Sanger was a model of eugenics to the Nazis, who sets their abortion clinics inside of minority neighborhoods … or southern legislatures in Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi and Arkansas, who want to end the practice? Throw in Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, the two Dakotas for good measure. Even, perhaps, liberal Minnesota.

OK, so Alabama did something courageous, but they still haven’t quite got it right. OF COURSE this will end up in the federal courts. And … of course they will lose there. It’s like having the New York Yankees in the World Series with all the umpires being ex-Yankees. Who do you think will win? In the Casey decision, the court declared itself an interested party in maintaining Roe! Rather, we are at last, and long overdue, facing up to the constitutional crisis created by “progressives.” It is not precipitated by abortion or Alabama, but goes back further, much further. Just who rules? The people or the oligarchs? The republic or the

globalists? The states or the unelected courts? The urban coastlines or rural fly-over country?

As Alaska wrangles over budget and crime, the Legislature can’t see the forest for the trees. You want to cut the budget? End abortion funding, travel and lodging. You want to stop the worst crime? After seeing the movies “Gosnell” and “Unplanned,” follow Alabama’s lead.

A weak effort to end funding is brushed off on both sides of the aisle as so much posturing. This is because the arrogant and god-like courts will not uphold it, and the Legislature will neither challenge nor dare to impeach them. Some time ago the power of the purse was seized from the Legislature by ordering abortion funding. This is permitted because public opinion, which the Legislature follows, is as ignorant about true constitutional balances of power as they are.

Fellow citizens and lawmakers: read the state and federal constitutions and make up your own mind. It’s not rocket science. And remember that the legislative lawyers are part of the problem, changing what is simple into a tangled plate of spaghetti through case law.

And we all know they do this, which is why “lawyer jokes” never seem to go out of style … even amongst the lawyers.

Rich Moniak is a Juneau resident and retired civil engineer with more than 25 years of experience working in the public sector.

Letter to the Editor ‘Well! How about THAT?’ This has been the reaction of millions … no, billions of pro-life advocates worldwide. Alabama, THANK YOU! No exceptions, but for “Life of the Mother.” Long-years-to-life in prison for abortionists. To quote the 19th century Physicians’ Crusade Against Abortion, spearheaded by the brand-new American Medical Association and the founder of Obstretrics and Gynecology Horatio R. Storer: “These men are false brethren.

Executioners and modern Herods.

They should be marked as Cain was marked. They should be made the outcasts of society.”

And guess what? Susan B. Anthony and other famous feminists were completely behind such sentiments.

Alabama has provided for us direct and unapologetic defiance of the very tyrannical and certainly unconstitutional Roe v. Wade. What? How can the Supreme Court do something unconstitutional? Aren’t they supposed to enforce the Constitution for us?

NO. You have been told wrong. All along. In junior high civics, in high school government, in college poli-sci courses and almost certainly in law school. You were told that the three branches of government were equal, yet even a shallow reading of the Federalist Papers tells us otherwise. The Supreme Court gives merely opinions; the executive can veto those opinions by virtue of enforcement

— Bob Bird is a radio talk-show host on KSRM.

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Saudis say they will defend themselves, as Trump warns Iran

By AYA BATRAWY and FAY ABUELGASIM Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday after the kingdom’s energy sector was targeted this past week amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf.

U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, warned Iran that it will face destruction if it seeks a fight, while Iranian officials said their country isn’t looking for war.

Trump spoke after a rocket hit near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

Adel al-Jubeir, the Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs, spoke a week after four oil tankers— two of them Saudi — were targeted in an alleged act of sabotage off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and days after Iran-allied Yemeni rebels claimed a drone attack on a Saudi oil pipeline.

“The kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not want war in the region and does not strive for that… but at the same time, if the other side chooses war, the kingdom will fight this with all force and determination and it will defend itself, its citizens and its inter-

In this Friday, May 17 photo, released by the U.S. Navy, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Nicholas Hawkins, from Houston, Texas, signals an MV-22 Osprey to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Smalley/U.S. Navy via AP)

ests,” al-Jubeir told reporters.

On Sunday night, the U.S. military command that oversees the Mideast confirmed an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and said there were no U.S. or coalition casualties.

A State Department spokesman, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that “a low-grade rocket did

land within the International Zone near the U.S. Embassy.” The spokesman said that “attacks on U.S. personnel and facilities will not be tolerated and will be responded to in a decisive manner” and added that the U.S. will hold “Iran responsible if any such attacks are conducted by its proxy militia forces or elements of such forces.”

Earlier, after initial re-

ports of the attack, Trump tweeted a warning to Iranian leaders: “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again!”

Trump tweeted.

A senior Iranian military commander was quoted as saying his country is not looking for war, in comments published in Iranian media on Sunday.

Hundreds protest Alabama abortion ban

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Hundreds of demonstrators marched to the Alabama Capitol on Sunday to protest the state’s newly approved abortion ban, chanting “my body, my choice!” and “vote them out!”

The demonstration came days after Gov. Kay Ivey signed the most stringent abortion law in the nation— making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases unless necessary for the mother’s health. The law provides no exception for rape and incest.

“Banning abortion does not stop abortion. It stops safe abortion,” said Staci Fox, CEO and president of Planned Parenthood Southeast, addressing the cheering crowd outside the Alabama Capitol.

Alabama is part of a wave of conservative states seeking to mount new legal challenges to Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Governors in Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Georgia have approved bans on abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can happen as early as the sixth week of pregnancy.

None of the laws has actually taken effect, and all are expected to be blocked by the courts as the legal challenges play out with an ultimate eye

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas — A South Texas church began a fresh chapter of worship on Sunday as it unveiled a new sanctuary a year and a half after a gunman opened fire and killed more than two dozen congregants in the deadliest mass shooting in state history.

Parishioners, elected leaders and relatives of those killed or injured at the First Baptist Church in the tiny town of Sutherland Springs gathered at the new sanctuary for its dedication. Some among the hundreds in attendance wore royal blue shirts with “#evildidnotwin” written across the back.

In the large, white sanctuary amid a stained glass panel, Pastor Frank Pomeroy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Tens of thousands of demonstrators opposed to right-wing populism and nationalism took to the streets Sunday in a number of European cities before May 23-26 elections to the European Parliament.

Marches in Germany were held under the banner of “One Europe for Everyone: Your Voice Against Nationalism” in cities including Berlin, Cologne, Leipzig, Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg.

Organizers from more than 70 groups support the European Union, but also urge changes in migration policy such as support for refugee rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea. Other gatherings under the slogan “No to Hate, Yes to Change” were planned in Budapest, Genoa, Utrecht, Warsaw, Bucharest and other cities.

In Bucharest, thousands turned out at Victoria Square, and the crowd formed a heart

with the message: “Romania loves Europe.”

“We want to tell them that their vote matters and that it’s very important to go out and vote, to express their selection and to show Europe that Romania loves Europe,” rally organizer Catalina Hoparteanu said.

The dpa news agency said organizers reported 20,000 protesters in Berlin, while police estimated 10,000 in Munich, 14,000 in Frankfurt, and 10,000 in Hamburg.

The 751-seat European Parliament has limited powers but the poll is being seen as a test of strength both by right-wing, populist and nationalist groups who want curbs on immigration and more authority for national governments on the one hand, and on the other by center-left and center-left mainstream parties who support the EU as a bulwark of cooperation among its 28 member states, rule of law and democracy.

In brief Trayvon Martin’s mom announces run for office in Miami MIAMI (AP) — A mother who turned to activism after the slaying of her black teen son Trayvon Martin has announced she is running for office in Miami.

The Miami Herald reports Sybrina Fulton will be entering the race to join the 13-member board of Miami-Dade County commissioners.

Fulton said in a Saturday statement that she would continue working to end gun violence. She will challenge Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert for the seat that is up for grabs in 2020 because of term limits.

Trayvon’s parents head a foundation and have been recognized for their work on gun reform and social justice.

Trayvon was unarmed when shot dead by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who was later acquitted on the grounds of self-defense.

His death sparked the Black Lives Matter movement.

— Associated Press

Today in History

Protesters for women’s rights march past Dexter Avenue Baptist Church to the Alabama Capitol to protest a law passed last week making abortion a felony in nearly all cases with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest, Sunday, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

on the Supreme Court.

Marchers on Sunday said the measures have energized supporters of legalized abortion, and they say they are digging in for a legal and political fight. Along the route they took, the protesters passed by scattered counterdemonstrators raising signs against abortion.

Two speakers at the rally on the Capitol steps shared their stories of having an abortion, including a woman who came out of the crowd to describe the abortion she had after being raped at a party at

age 18.

Carrying an orange sign with a coat hanger and the caption “No Never Again,” 69-year-old Deborah Hall of Montgomery said she remembers life before Roe and can’t believe the push to return there.

“I had friends who had illegal abortions and barely survived,” said Hall, who for a time ran a clinic in Montgomery that provided abortion, birth control and other services.

“I still cannot believe it.

It’s really a scary time for ev-

erybody,” she said of the push to overturn Roe. Similar demonstrations were held in Birmingham and Huntsville on Sunday.

Amanda Reyes, who runs Yellowhammer Fund, a nonprofit that provides funding to help low-income women obtain abortions, said donations have begun streaming in since passage of the Alabama bill.

Groups this week paid for a small plane carrying a banner “Abortion is Okay!” to circle the Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion.

Texas church opens new sanctuary 18 months after massacre

By CLARICE SILBER Associated Press

Pro-EU rallies draw tens of thousands before elections

told the crowd they were celebrating God’s glory while remembering “those who have paid a price for this incredible facility.”

The church commemorated the victims by reading their names as the church bell rang, and those connected to them stood up in the crowd. Pomeroy’s 14-year-old daughter, Annabelle Pomeroy, was among those killed.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott told the worshippers that despite the trying time since the attack, Sunday marked another giant step forward on a path to healing and recovery.

“This is a tangible sign as people drive through Sutherland Springs in the future they will know that this is a place where goodness triumphed over evil,” Abbott said to loud applause from the crowd.

The new worship center

and memorial room honoring the victims were made possible through millions of dollars in donations from around the world. The facility features enhanced security elements, along with a new church bell tower and an additional prayer space.

A gunman shot and killed 25 people at the church on Nov. 5, 2017 . Authorities put the official death toll at 26 because one of the victims was pregnant.

Places of worship have increasingly faced targeted attacks by extremists. A shooting at a California synagogue in April left one worshipper dead and injured three others, and a white supremacist killed 51 people at a New Zealand mosque in March.

Kevin Smith, the director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Faith-

Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, said the agency is working with houses of worship nationwide to help them take proper steps to secure their facilities and prepare for potential threats.

Smith said the recent attacks have awakened many religious leaders around the country to take action and seek more guidance. He said houses of worship need to assess potential threats in their area, work with local law enforcement and empower their worshippers to be part of the planning process.

“We want to make sure during this heightened awareness, we’re going to take what was meant for harm and make it good by providing the tools that help and empowering the rest of the churches across the nation to be ready,” Smith said.

Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2019. There are 225 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on his historic solo flight to France.

On this date: In 1521, Ignatius of Loyola was wounded by a cannonball while defending Pamplona against the French; during his convalescence he turned to religion, becoming a leader of the Counter-Reformation and the founder of the Jesuits.

In 1873, Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis received a U.S. patent for men’s work pants made with copper rivets.

In 1899, taxi driver Jacob German was pulled over and arrested by a police officer riding a bicycle for speeding down Manhattan’s Lexington Avenue in his electric car at 12 miles an hour at a time when the speed limit was 8 mph; it was the first recorded speeding arrest in U.S. history.

In 1915, Israeli soldier-statesman Moshe Dayan was born at Deganya Alef Kibbutz.

In 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. (Because of weather and equipment problems, Earhart set down in Northern Ireland instead of her intended destination, France.)

In 1939, regular trans-Atlantic mail service began as a Pan American Airways plane, the Yankee Clipper, took off from Port Washington, New York, bound for Marseille, France.

In 1948, Chiang Kai-shek was inaugurated as the first president of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

In 1959, nearly 5,000 Japanese-Americans had their U.S. citizenships restored after choosing to renounce them during World War II. In 1961, a white mob attacked a busload of Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Alabama, prompting the federal government to send in U.S. marshals to restore order.

In 1985, Radio Marti, operated by the U.S. government, began broadcasting; Cuba responded by attempting to jam its signal.

In 1993, an estimated 93 million people tuned in for the final first-run episode of the sitcom “Cheers” on NBC. In 1998, the government unveiled the design for the new $20 bill, featuring a larger and slightly off-center portrait of Andrew Jackson.

Ten years ago: In a rare, bipartisan defeat for President Barack Obama, the Senate voted overwhelmingly, 90-6, to keep the prison at Guantanamo Bay open for the foreseeable future and forbid the transfer of any detainees to facilities in the United States. A commission published a damning report on decades of rapes, humiliation and beatings at Catholic Church-run reform schools in Ireland. Suspended NFL star Michael Vick was released after 19 months in prison for running a dogfighting ring to begin two months’ home confinement. An Indonesian C-130 Hercules military plane carrying troops and their families crashed in East Java province, killing 99 people. Kris Allen won the eighth season of “American Idol,” defeating fellow finalist Adam Lambert.

Five years ago: In Kentucky’s primary, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell dispatched his tea party challenger, Matt Bevin, with ease; Democrats chose Alison Lundergan Grimes to oppose McConnell in the fall (McConnell went on to win). Pennsylvania’s ban on gay marriage was overturned by a federal judge. A group of retired professional football players filed suit against the NFL, accusing the league of cynically supplying them with powerful painkillers and other drugs that kept them in the game but led to serious complications later in life. Two car bombs hit a busy bus terminal and a market in the central Nigerian city of Jos, killing at least 118 people.

One year ago: Venezuelan officials declared socialist leader Nicolas Maduro the easy winner of the country’s presidential election; his leading challenger questioned the legitimacy of a vote marred by irregularities.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor-author James McEachin is 89. Actor Anthony Zerbe is 83. Actor David Proval is 77. Singer-actress Cher is 73.

Actor-comedian Dave Thomas is 71. Rock musician Warren Cann is 69.

Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, is 68. Former New York Gov. David Paterson is 65. Delaware Gov. John Carney is 63. Actor Dean Butler is 63. TVradio personality Ron Reagan is 61. Rock musician Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go’s) is 61. Actor Bronson Pinchot is 60. Singer Susan Cowsill is 60. Actor John Billingsley is 59. Actor Tony Goldwyn is 59. Singer Nick Heyward is 58. TV personality Ted Allen is 54. Actress Mindy Cohn is 53. Rock musician Tom Gorman (Belly) is 53. Actress Gina Ravera is 53. Actor Timothy Olyphant is 51. Former race car driver Tony Stewart is 48. Rapper Busta Rhymes is 47. Actress Daya Vaidya is 46. Rock musician Ryan Martinie is 44. Actor Matt Czuchry (zoo-KREE’) is 42.

Actress Angela Goethals is 42. Actress-singer Naturi Naughton is 35.

Country singer Jon Pardi is 34.

Thought for Today: “If you want to make peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.” -- Moshe Dayan (1915-1981).

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Sports

Kenai girls get at-large berth to state Boys soccer teams from Peninsula Conference do not earn at-large berth Staff report Peninsula Clarion

The Kenai Central girls soccer team earned an at-large berth to the Division II state soccer tournament, which will be in Anchorage on Thursday through Saturday.

The Alaska School Activities Association announced Sunday that Kenai will be going to state for a sixth straight season, and a seventh time out of eight overall.

The Kardinals finished third in the Peninsula Conference tournament in Homer over the weekend, missing the two automatic berths despite not allowing a goal in the tournament. In the semifinals, the Kards played Homer to a 0-0 tie through regulation and overtime before losing on penalty kicks.

The Peninsula Conference was so strong that not only did Kenai get in, but the Kards got in as a No. 4 seed. Soldotna, which won

the conference, is the No. 2 seed, while Homer is No. 3.

The bad news is, as Kenai coach Dan Verkuilen suspected before the conference tournament, the conference’s at-large berth ended up in the same side of the bracket as No. 1 Juneau-Douglas, which has 13 seniors and is considered the favorite to win the tournament.

Soldotna plays No. 7 Palmer at 3 p.m. at Eagle River High School on Thursday, while Homer match-

es up with No. 6 Thunder Mountain at 1 p.m. Thursday at Eagle River. The Kardinals play No. 5 North Pole at 9 a.m. Thursday at Eagle River.

On the boys side of the tournament, the Peninsula Conference did not earn an at-large berth. The Nikiski boys took third at the conference tournament and hoped that would be enough for a first state berth in school history, but it was not.

Bulldogs coach Harrison De-

veer said Sunday he had not gotten an explanation yet, but was expecting one Monday.

The conference will be represented by No. 2 seed Kenai Central and No. 3 seed Homer. The Mariners topped the Kardinals for the conference title Saturday.

Kenai plays No. 7 Grace on Thursday at 7 p.m. at West Anchorage. Homer plays No. 6 Ketchikan on Thursday at 5 p.m. at West Anchorage.

Raptors nip Bucks in 2OT

BY IAN HARRISON Associated Press

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam felt guilty about a pair of missed free throws and the extra minutes they added to his teammates’ night.

Fortunately for Siakam and the rest of the Raptors, Kawhi Leonard didn’t seem to feel any fatigue.

Leonard scored 36 points, including eight in the second overtime, and Toronto beat Milwaukee 118-112 on Sunday night to cut the Bucks’ lead in the Eastern Conference finals to 2-1.

Leonard made 11 of 25 shots and went 12 for 13 at the free throw line in more than 52 minutes of action, a playoff career high.

“At the end of the game, Kawhi said he played an hour of basketball,” Siakam said. “I told him ‘My bad.’”

Leonard had nine rebounds and five assists despite appearing to be bothered by some leg discomfort. He said he would keep fighting and playing.

“I mean, it’s 52 minutes and it’s in the playoffs, so you definitely feel it. When you play 30 minutes, you feel it still,” Leonard said.

“Just got to not worry about it, get my treatment and move on to the next one.”

Leonard’s previous career high in playoff minutes was 46, set with San Antonio against Miami in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 18, 2013. The Spurs lost that game in overtime, then lost Game 7 two days later.

Siakam had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Norman Powell scored 19 points before fouling out, and Marc Gasol had 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Raptors will try to draw even when they host Game 4 on Tuesday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 12 points and 23 rebounds before fouling out with 4:24 to go in the sec-

ond overtime. Antetokounmpo shot 5 for 16.

“They were just playing better than us,” Antetokounmpo said. “Whenever we got close, they’d hit some shots and take the lead back to seven or eight. At the end of the day, it wasn’t our best game. We can get a lot better.”

Toronto won despite guards Kyle Lowry and Powell both fouling out in the fourth quarter. Siakam also missed a pair of free throws with 7.4 seconds left in regulation that could have iced the game for the Raptors.

“It’s tough,” Siakam said. “Those are shots that you practice and think about every day.”

Siakam redeemed himself by blocking a potential tying shot by Brook Lopez with 43 seconds to go in the second overtime, leading to a layup for Leonard that put Toronto up 114-110 with just over 30 seconds to play.

George Hill scored 24 points and Malcolm Brogdon had 20 for the Bucks, who lost for the first time in five road games this postseason. Milwaukee is 10-2 overall in the playoffs.

“We were right on the cusp of winning a game when we didn’t play that well,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said.

The Raptors led 103-99 with 1:26 to go in the first overtime but Hill tied it at 103 by making a pair of free throws with 14 seconds left.

Toronto used its final timeout to draw up a play for Leonard, who let the clock run down to 3 seconds before driving for a jumper that missed, sending it to a second extra period.

Hill’s tiebreaking basket to begin the second overtime put Milwaukee up 105103, its first lead since the opening basket of the game.

Gasol answered with a 3 and Leonard finished a fast break with a left-handed dunk, putting Toronto up 108-105 with 3:13 left.

Brooks Koepka reacts after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament Sunday at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Koepka nabs PGA Championship

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Brooks Koepka should know as well as anyone that nothing in golf comes easily.

His well-documented journey to the PGA Tour took him to remote outposts like Kenya and Kazakhstan. Even after Koepka won a second straight U.S. Open last summer, which no one had done in 29 years, it didn’t seem enough to be the first name mentioned among the next generation of stars.

So he spent three days setting records at Bethpage Black in the PGA Championship — the first player to shoot 63 in consecutive years in the majors, the lowest 36-hole score in major championship history and a seven-shot lead, the largest ever for 54 holes in the PGA Championship.

And then he endured the toughest day of his career Sunday, which turned into the most rewarding.

“I’m glad I’ve got this thing sitting next to me,” Koepka said as he looked at the shiny Wanamaker Trophy. “It’s very satisfying, this one. This is definitely the most satisfying of all the ones I’ve won.”

Moments earlier, after he turned a potential meltdown into the kind of clutch play that has defined his career, Koepka draped his muscular arms

around the top of the trophy and let out a deep sigh from stress and satisfaction, and then he smiled.

Koepka said at the start of the week that majors are sometimes the easiest to win.

This one should have been.

It wasn’t.

His seven-shot lead was down to one with four holes to play and the No. 1 player in the world — Dustin Johnson, his best friend in golf — was piecing together the best round of a final day in 25 mph gusts that made Bethpage Black as fearsome as ever.

Koepka answered with all the right shots. Johnson faded with two bogeys.

Koepka closed with a 4-over 74, the highest final round by a PGA champion in 15 years, and he didn’t care how it looked.

His place in history was secure. He joined Tiger Woods as the only players to win back-to-back in the PGA Championship since it switched to stroke play in 1958. He became the only player to hold back-to-back titles in two majors at the same time.

Four years ago, he had one PGA Tour title in his first full season as a full member. Now he has four majors out of the last eight he has played, a stretch not seen since Woods won seven out of 11 after capturing the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black.

“I just don’t understand why he doesn’t do it more often,” said Rory McIlroy, who won his four majors in a span of 15. “He obviously gets into these mindsets of the majors, and he really goes and gets into a different state. You’d obviously have to ask him.

But it’s awesome. It’s great to watch.”

Woods twice won back to back in the PGA Championship, with tight battles in 1999 and 2000, comfortable wins in 2006 and 2007. Koepka was starting to draw comparisons with Woods for the way he obliterated the competition at Bethpage Black, much like Woods used to do.

In the end, there were no style points, only the trophy.

But that trophy spoke volumes.

Even louder was the gallery, and it wasn’t always pretty. Koepka had a six-shot lead when he walked off the 11th fairway. When he walked up to the green on the par-3 14th, with his ball over the green and Koepka headed for a fourth straight birdie, the chants jarred him.

They weren’t for him.

“DJ! DJ! DJ!” the cheers rained down for Johnson, who was on his way to another birdie up ahead on the 15th hole to pull within one shot.

Koepka says he was more shocked than he was nervous, but he heard them.

Blues rip Sharks, move 1 victory from Stanley Cup Final

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

SAN JOSE, Calif. — From last in the league in early January all the way to the brink of their first Stanley Cup Final in nearly a halfcentury, it has been quite a ride for the St. Louis Blues.

A remarkable turnaround continued Sunday with perhaps their most convincing win of a charmed playoff run.

Jaden Schwartz started a dominant second period with the first of his three goals, Vladimir Tarasenko scored on a penalty shot and the Blues moved within one win of the Cup final with a 5-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 of the Western Conference final.

“It’s probably tough to put into words,” Schwartz said. “It’s something that everyone’s worked for and dreamed about. You don’t want to look too far ahead. We all know how important and how hard that last win’s going to be. It would be a dream come true.”

St. Louis used a relentless fore-

check to take control of the game and series in the second period, scoring twice and outshooting the beleaguered Sharks 20-6 during the frame. It also got 21 saves from Jordan Binnington in his first playoff shutout and a first-period goal from Oskar Sundqvist to overwhelm the Sharks.

Schwartz added two goals in the third for his second hat trick this postseason, becoming the first player with two in one playoff run since Johan Franzen for Detroit in 2008.

The victory gave the Blues a 3-2 series lead, the closest they’ve been to making the final since getting there in their first three seasons as the winner of the all-expansion Western Conference. St. Louis can earn its first trip back to the final since 1970 with a win at home in Game 6 on Tuesday night, an improbable journey for a team that was last in the standings on Jan. 2.

“We’re close. We’re very close right now,” forward Patrick Maroon said. “I think the guys know

that. It’s in the back of their heads, but we know that that’s a good hockey team over there too and they’re not going to give up.”

Martin Jones made 35 saves for the Sharks but got little help from his teammates, who have been held to one goal in losing the past two games. San Jose now faces elimination for the third straight series, having overcome a 3-1 series deficit to Vegas in the first round and winning a Game 7 at home in the second round against Colorado.

“We’ve been here before,” coach Peter DeBoer said. “Had to go on the road and win in Vegas in order to get to a Game 7. You’re never comfortable when your back’s against the wall like that, but we have been here before and found a way and I’m confident we can do that again.”

San Jose got off to a spirited start in the rare afternoon contest that led to a more subdued crowd than usual at the Shark Tank.

Evander Kane hit the post just 12 seconds into the game and the

Sharks had the better of the play in the opening 20 minutes despite falling behind 1-0 when Sundqvist converted a turnover from a hobbled Erik Karlsson into a goal less than six minutes into the contest.

Karlsson has been hampered by a groin injury that sidelined him for 27 of the final 33 games in the regular season and has been extremely limited since the third period of Game 4. He tried to make a quick outlet under pressure but his pass went through teammate Brenden Dillon’s skates, off the boards and right to Sundqvist, who beat Jones to give the Blues their fourth goal of the series from the fourth line.

The Blues then took over in the second period, putting 11 shots on goal in less than five minutes.

They added to the lead when Tarasenko’s shot was partially blocked. Jones then swept it away but it went right to Schwartz, who knocked it into the open net.

Schwartz added the two goals in the third, giving him 12 in the playoffs after scoring just 11 in 69

regular-season games.

“It was an off-year obviously for him in the regular season,” coach Craig Berube said. “But the guy keeps working hard. He’s not going to change his attitude. He keeps with it, he keeps working and it’s paying off now.”

The Blues kept up the pressure, leading to a breakaway by Tarasenko. He was pulled down

by Brent Burns for a penalty shot and converted it with a shot high to Jones’ glove side.

The game got out of hand in the third as the Sharks took a parade to the penalty box, upset about a hit to the head of Tomas Hertl in the first period by Ivan Barbashev and a high hit to captain Joe Pavelski by Alex Pietrangelo early in the third.

“I thought we obviously took way too many penalties,” forward Logan Couture said. “You can’t come back when you’re in the box the whole period, got away from us at the end. Would have really liked us to control our emotions and given ourselves a chance.”

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Red Sox avoid series sweep by nipping Astros

By The Associated Press

BOSTON — Michael Chavis homered, Xander Bogaerts hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox averted a series sweep against Houston with a 4-3 victory Sunday that snapped the Astros’ 10game winning streak.

Mookie Betts scored three runs for Boston, which lost the first two games in its first meeting with the Astros since beating them in the 2018 AL Championship Series.

Carlos Correa hit a two-run homer off Chris Sale for Houston, which is 13-4 in May. YANKEES 13, RAYS 5 NEW YORK — Brett Gardner homered early, then got two hits during a seven-run burst in the sixth inning fueled by five walks that sent New York past Tampa Bay. The Yankees took their second straight weekend series from the Rays and moved a half-game in front atop the AL East. Aaron Hicks homered for the first time since returning from a back injury and DJ LeMahieu also connected to help New York win for the 10th time in 13 games.

PHILLIES 7, ROCKIES 5 PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper homered for the second straight day and pinch-hitter J.T. Realmuto also went deep to help Philadelphia complete a three-game sweep of Colorado.

Harper’s tiebreaking, two-run shot in the sixth inning wasn’t as prodigious as his 466-foot drive in Saturday’s 2-1 victory, but this 404-footer had plenty of distance to clear the right-center wall for the NL East leaders.

The $330 million slugger also had Verdugo’s RBI double gave the er in his first 13 games after making a single and an RBI groundout.

Dodgers a 1-0 lead in the second in- his major league debut in late April. ning and they added a run in the third Guerrero’s two-run drive broke a on a fielder’s choice.

1-all tie in the eighth inning. Jansen MARLINS 3, METS 0 added a two-run homer in the ninth.

José Abreu drove in two runs for MIAMI — Sandy Alcantara threw INDIANS, 10, ORIOLES 0 the White Sox. a two-hitter in a pitching duel with CLEVELAND — Shane Bieber Noah Syndergaard, and Miami beat the reeling New York Mets to finish a struck out a career-high 15 in his first RANGERS 5, CARDINALS 4 major league complete game and three-game sweep.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nomar A day after being shut out on just Cleveland routed Baltimore.

A day after being held to one hit, Mazara hit a sacrifice fly off reliever one hit, the Mets lost their fifth in a row. The latest defeat against a team the Orioles were overmatched against Carlos Martinez to cap a two-run rally in the 10th inning that lifted Texas with baseball’s worst record is sure to Bieber (3-2).

The 23-year-old right-hander gave over St. Louis. intensify speculation about the job seBoth teams blew leads in the late up five hits, didn’t walk anyone and curity of manager Mickey Callaway. threw 107 pitches. He bounced back innings.

Dexter Fowler’s solo homer in the from allowing four home runs against BREWERS 3, BRAVES 2 ninth off Rangers reliever Chris Marthe White Sox in his previous start. tin made it 3-all. The Cardinals went ATLANTA — Ben Gamel led off ahead in the 10th when Harrison Badthe 10th inning with a home run that ATHLETICS 5, TIGERS 3, 7 er doubled off Jeanmar Gomez (1-0) lifted Milwaukee over Atlanta.

INNINGS, SUSPENDED and scored on a sacrifice fly by Paul All five runs in the game came on homers.

DETROIT — The Oakland Ath- DeJong.

Gamel’s drive off Wes Parsons (1- letics led Detroit in the bottom of the 2) helped the Brewers end Atlanta’s seventh inning when the game was ROYALS 5, ANGELS 1 four-game winning streak. Christian suspended because of rain.

ANAHEIM — Danny Duffy won Yelich and Keston Hiura also conOakland scored twice in the top of nected for Milwaukee, which avoided the seventh to take the lead, but the his third straight start and Kansas City a three-game sweep in a matchup of teams were unable to complete the in- beat Los Angeles to stop a four-game 2018 NL division winners. ning before it began to rain hard and skid.

Hunter Dozier hit a two-run double the tarp was brought onto the field.

The game will resume Sept. 6 before and Duffy (3-1) allowed five hits in DODGERS 8, REDS 3 six effective innings. The veteran leftthe Tigers play a series in Oakland.

It was the finale of a four-game hander from California had about 40 CINCINNATI — Hyun-Jin Ryu threw seven shutout innings to extend series that marked Oakland’s only friends and family members in attenhis major league-leading streak to 31, scheduled trip to Detroit this season. dance. He struck out five and walked Play was called after a delay of 1 three. and Cody Bellinger hit his 17th homer hour, 41 minutes. as Los Angeles defeated Cincinnati.

Ryu (6-1) had baserunners in each MARINERS 7, TWINS 4 of his first five innings, but none of BLUE JAYS 5, WHITE SOX 2 SEATTLE — Edwin Encarnacion them got past second and he retired his last eight batters. The left-hander CHICAGO — Vladimir Guerrero made several nice plays at first base allowed five hits with one walk and Jr. hit another home run, Danny Jan- early in the game, then hit a three-run five strikeouts, lowering his ERA to sen and Billy McKinney also connect- homer in the seventh inning to help Seattle snap Minnesota’s five-game 1.52. ed and Toronto beat Chicago.

Alex Verdugo drove in three runs Guerrero has hit all four of his winning streak.

Mitch Haniger and Daniel Vogeland Russell Martin added a solo hom- homers in the last six games. The er for the Dodgers. highly touted 20-year-old didn’t hom- bach hit back-to-back homers off Kyle

Kenai girls take Region III/3A track title Staff report

The team scores reported by the Clarion for the Region III track and field championships in the Sunday paper had not been finalized.

When they were finalized, the Kenai girls had jumped ahead of Grace Christian to take the Class 3A title. All other champions remained the same.

The Clarion regrets the error.

Here are the finalized team scores: GIRLS Class 3A team scores — 1. Kenai, 302; 2. Grace, 274; 3. Homer, 200; 4. Seward, 92; 5. Nikiski, 88; 6. ACS, 78; 7. Houston, 16.

Class 4A team scores — 1. Soldotna, 344; 2. Wasilla, 208; 3.

Palmer, 199; 4. Kodiak, 152; 5. Colony, 143.

BOYS Class 3A team scores — 1. ACS, 306; 2. Kenai Central, 206; 3.

Grace Christian, 198; 4. Seward, 86; 5. Nikiski, 78; 6. Redington, 58; 7. Homer, 42; 8. Houston, 34.

Class 4A team scores — 1. Soldotna, 328; 2. Kodiak, 262; 3.

Nadal takes Italian Open

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer

ROME — Rafael Nadal is right back where he wants to be.

After losing in the semifinals of three straight clay-court tournaments, Nadal dominated for stretches against his longtime rival, Novak Djokovic, in a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 win Sunday for a record-extending ninth Italian Open title.

“You were asking for titles. Finally I have a title,” Nadal told reporters. “Here we are.

Important title, important moment.”

It marked the first time in an Open Erarecord 54 meetings, and in their 142nd set against each other, that Nadal won a set against Djokovic without conceding a game — otherwise known as a bagel.

In all, Nadal had a career-high four bagel sets in this tournament.

“I played a great first set in all aspects. No mistakes. Playing so aggressive, changing directions,” Nadal said. “It’s not usual and probably will not happen again.”

The timing for Nadal’s return to form could not have been more opportune, as he will seek a record-extending 12th title at the French Open starting next weekend.

“Winning a title is important but for me the most important thing is (to) feel myself competitive, feel myself healthy,” Nadal said.

“Then with the feeling that I am improving.

I know if I’m able to reach my level you can win, you can lose, but normally I’m going to have my chances — especially on this surface.

“Now is the moment to keep going,” Nadal added.

In the women’s final, Karolina Pliskova captured the biggest clay-court trophy of her career by beating Johanna Konta 6-3, 6-4.

Top-ranked Djokovic, meanwhile, appeared exhausted after spending more than 5 ½ hours on court against Juan Martin del Potro and Diego Schwartzman the previous two days.

Djokovic was also coming off the Madrid Open title last week.

Gibson (4-2) as the Mariners ended a three-game skid, one day after an 18-4 drubbing.

GIANTS 3, DIAMONDBACKS 2 PHOENIX — Pablo Sandoval opened the 10th inning with a pinchhit homer after shortstop Brandon Crawford made a game-saving stop in the ninth, sending San Francisco past Arizona.

The Diamondbacks appeared to have the game won when Adam Jones hit a grounder into the hole off Sam Dyson (2-0) with a runner on third with two outs in the ninth. Crawford made a spectacular play to save the Giants, diving to his right and hopping up to make a throw that beat Jones by a step.

PIRATES 6, PADRES 4 SAN DIEGO — Colin Moran hit a three-run homer and finished with four RBIs, and Joe Musgrove beat his hometown Padres for the second time in two seasons as Pittsburgh won to take three of four from San Diego.

Musgrove (3-4) was the second straight alum of Grossmont High in suburban El Cajon to beat the Padres.

Steven Brault won Saturday night in relief of opener Montana DuRapau.

CUBS 6, NATIONALS 5 WASHINGTON — Anthony Rizzo homered, Albert Almora Jr. had three hits and Chicago held off Washington.

Chicago led 6-1 before Washington closed to within a run on a threerun homer by Anthony Rendon in the sixth inning and a solo home run by Howie Kendrick in the seventh.

Scoreboard Golf PGA Championship

Sunday at Bethpage Black Farmingdale, N.Y. Purse: $11 million; Yardage: 7,459; Par: 70 Final Round Brooks Koepka (600), $1,980,000 63-65-70-74—272 Dustin Johnson (330), $1,188,000 69-67-69-69—274 Patrick Cantlay (160), $575,500 69-70-68-71—278 Jordan Spieth (160), $575,500 69-66-72-71—278 Matt Wallace, $575,500 69-67-70-72—278 Luke List (110), $380,000 68-68-69-74—279 Sung Kang (100), $343,650 68-70-70-72—280 Matt Kuchar (80), $264,395 70-70-72-69—281 Shane Lowry (80), $264,395 75-69-68-69—281 Rory McIlroy (80), $264,395 72-71-69-69—281 Erik van Rooyen, $264,395 70-68-70-73—281 Adam Scott (80), $264,395 71-64-72-74—281 Gary Woodland (80), $264,395 70-70-73-68—281 Jazz Janewattananond, $191,665 70-68-67-77—282 Chez Reavie (63), $191,665 68-71-71-72—282 Abraham Ancer (53), $143,100 73-70-69-71—283 Lucas Bjerregaard, $143,100 71-69-70-73—283 Lucas Glover (53), $143,100 72-69-69-73—283 Michael Lorenzo-Vera, $143,100 68-71-75-69—283 Hideki Matsuyama (53), $143,100 70-68-68-77—283 Xander Schauffele (53), $143,100 70-69-68-76—283 Brandt Snedeker (53), $143,100 74-67-73-69—283

Baseball AL Standings

East Division W L Pct GB New York 28 17 .622 — Tampa Bay 27 17 .614 ½ Boston 24 22 .522 4½ Toronto 19 27 .413 9½ Baltimore 15 31 .326 13½ Central Division Minnesota 30 16 .652 — Cleveland 25 20 .556 4½ Chicago 21 24 .467 8½ Detroit 18 26 .409 11 Kansas City 16 31 .340 14½ West Division Houston 31 16 .660 — Los Angeles 22 24 .478 8½ Texas 21 23 .477 8½ Seattle 23 26 .469 9 Oakland 22 25 .468 9 Sunday’s Games Oakland 5, Detroit 3, 7 innings, susp.

Boston 4, Houston 3 N.Y. Yankees 13, Tampa Bay 5 Cleveland 10, Baltimore 0 Toronto 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Texas 5, St. Louis 4, 10 innings Kansas City 5, L.A. Angels 1 Seattle 7, Minnesota 4 Monday’s Games Boston (Price 1-2) at Toronto (Jackson 0-0), 9:07 a.m.

Oakland (Anderson 4-3) at Cleveland (Carrasco 4-3), 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Happ 3-3) at Baltimore (Hess 1-5), 3:05 p.m.

Seattle (Leake 3-4) at Texas (Minor 4-3), 4:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Banuelos 2-3) at Houston (Peacock 4-2), 4:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Odorizzi 6-2) at L.A. Angels (TBD), 6:07 p.m.

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NL Standings

East Division W L Pct Philadelphia 27 19 .587 Atlanta 25 22 .532 New York 20 25 .444 Washington 19 27 .413 Miami 13 31 .295 Central Division Chicago 27 17 .614 Milwaukee 28 21 .571 Pittsburgh 24 20 .545 St. Louis 24 23 .511 Cincinnati 21 26 .447 West Division Los Angeles 31 17 .646 Arizona 25 22 .532 San Diego 23 24 .489 Colorado 20 25 .444 San Francisco 20 25 .444

GB — 2½ 6½ 8 13 — 1½ 3 4½ 7½ — 5½ 7½ 9½ 9½

Sunday’s Games Philadelphia 7, Colorado 5 L.A. Dodgers 8, Cincinnati 3 Miami 3, N.Y. Mets 0 Milwaukee 3, Atlanta 2, 10 innings Texas 5, St. Louis 4, 10 innings Pittsburgh 6, San Diego 4 San Francisco 3, Arizona 2, 10 innings Chicago Cubs 6, Washington 5 Monday’s Games Washington (Corbin 4-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gagnon 1-0), 3:10 p.m.

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cago Cubs (Darvish 2-3), 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Soroka 4-1) at San Francisco (Suarez 0-0), 5:45 p.m.

Arizona (Weaver 3-2) at San Diego (Paddack 3-2), 6:10 p.m.

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Flaherty, Miller (7), J.Hicks (8), C.Martinez (10) and Molina; Smyly, Leclerc (5), Chavez (7), C.Martin (9), J.Gomez (10) and Mathis. W_J.Gomez 1-0. L_J. Hicks 1-2. HRs_St. Louis, Fowler (3). Texas, Choo (7), Santana (4).

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Y.Ramirez, Bleier (4), Ynoa (6), M.Castro (8) and Wynns; Bieber and R.Perez. W_Bieber 3-2. L_Y. Ramirez 0-2. HRs_Cleveland, Santana (7).

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Miley, Valdez (6), Rondon (7) and Chirinos; Sale, Walden (6), Barnes (8), Workman (9) and C.Vazquez.

W_Walden 6-0.

L_Valdez 1-2. Sv_Workman (1).

HRs_Houston, Correa (11). Boston, Chavis (8).

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L_Hellickson 2-3. Sv_Cishek (4).

HRs_Chicago, Rizzo (11). Washington, Kendrick (7), Rendon (8).

Basketball NBA Playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, May 18 Golden State 110 Portland 99, Golden State leads series 3-0 Sunday, May 19 Toronto 118, Milwaukee 112, 2OT, Milwaukee leads series 2-1 Monday, May 20 Golden State at Portland, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21 Milwaukee at Toronto, 4:30 p.m.

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Hockey NHL Playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Thursday, May 16 Boston 4, Carolina 0, Boston wins series 4-0 Friday, May 17 St. Louis 2, San Jose 1, Sunday, May 19 St. Louis 5, San Jose 0, St. Louis leads series 3-2.

Tuesday, May 21 San Jose at St. Louis, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 23 x-St. Louis at San Jose, 5 p.m.

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Soccer MLS Standings

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Henrik Stenson (9), $26,250 Cameron Champ (7), $22,850 Justin Harding, $22,850 Charley Hoffman (7), $22,850 Zach Johnson (7), $22,850 Alex Noren (7), $22,850 J.J. Spaun (7), $22,850 Ross Fisher, $21,300 Rob Labritz, $21,300 Louis Oosthuizen (5), $21,300 J.T. Poston (5), $21,300 Corey Conners (4), $20,200 Tony Finau (4), $20,200 Max Homa (4), $20,200 Kurt Kitayama, $20,200 Joost Luiten, $20,200 Thorbjørn Olesen, $20,200 Cameron Smith (4), $20,200 Daniel Berger (3), $19,250 Rafa Cabrera Bello (3), $19,250 Joel Dahmen (3), $19,250 Lucas Herbert, $19,250 David Lipsky, $19,250 Phil Mickelson (3), $19,250 Kevin Tway (3), $18,900 Pat Perez (2), $18,750 Andrew Putnam (2), $18,750 Rich Beem (2), $18,550 Ryan Vermeer, $18,550 Marty Jertson, $18,400

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W_S.Dyson 2-0. L_Hirano 1-2.

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W L T Pts GF GA Philadelphia 7 3 3 24 23 12 D.C. United 7 4 3 24 18 13 Montreal 6 5 3 21 15 19 Atlanta 6 4 2 20 13 9 NY City FC 4 1 6 18 15 12 New York 5 5 2 17 17 14 Toronto FC 5 5 2 17 22 20 Columbus 5 8 1 16 12 19 Chicago 4 5 4 16 20 17 Orlando City 4 6 3 15 19 20 New England 3 8 3 12 14 31 Cincinnati 3 8 2 11 11 23

WESTERN CONFERENCE Los Angeles FC 9 1 4 31 32 9 Seattle 7 1 5 26 22 14 Houston 7 2 2 23 20 12 LA Galaxy 7 5 1 22 18 17 Minnesota U. 5 4 3 18 20 18 FC Dallas 5 5 3 18 17 17 Real Salt Lake 5 6 1 16 18 20

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San Jose 4 6 2 14 18 23 Vancouver 3 6 4 13 12 16 Portland 3 6 2 11 14 22 S. Kansas City 2 4 5 11 20 20 Colorado 1 9 2 5 17 30 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Sunday, May 19 Orlando City 5, Cincinnati 1 New York 1, Atlanta 0 Los Angeles FC 1, FC Dallas 1, tie Colorado 1, LA Galaxy 0 Wednesday, May 22 Vancouver at New York, 4 p.m.

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Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Yefry Ramirez to Norfolk (IL).

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned OF Nicky Demonico to Charlotte (IL).

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Released 1B Frank Schwindel.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP Chance Adams to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Signed C Cameron Rupp to a minor league contract.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Designated RHP Mike Wright for assignment. Recalled RHP David McKay from Tacoma (PCL). Sent 3B Dylan Moore and RHP Sam Tuivailala to Tacoma (PCL) for rehab assignments.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Sent LHP Clayton Richard to Buffalo (IL) for a rehab assignment.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES —Released LHP Jonny Venters.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Sent LHP Chris Rusin to Hartford (EL) for a rehab assignment.

NEW YORK METS — Optioned RHP Paul Sewald to Syracuse (IL). Reinstated LHP Steven Matz from the 10-day IL. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Optioned LHP Nick Margvicius to Amarillo (TL) and RHP Gerardo Reyes to El Paso (PCL). Recalled RHP Cal Quantrill from El Paso.

Reinstated RHP Trey Wingenter from the 10-day IL. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Signed 3B Zach Houchins to a minor league contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Sent LHP Tony Sipp to Potomac (Carolina) for a rehab assignment.

FOOTBALL National Football League PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — DL Chris Long announced his retirement.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed WR Malik Richards. Suspended DB B.J. Clay.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Released WR Josh Stewart Transferred WR Kenbrell Thompkins to the suspended list. Signed RB John Santiago.

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Gen. Themistocles battles invading Persians.

German bounty hunter roam America’s South.

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NBA Countdown (N) (Live) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers. Western SportsCenter SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) NBA Basketball: Warriors at Conference Final, Game 4. (N) (Live) (N) Trail Blazers Johnsonville ACL Cornhole Championships From Harrah’s 2019 PFL Roster The SeUFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 From Dec. 29, 2018 in Inglewood, Calif.

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Wyatt Earp for the OK Corral showdown.

Wyatt Earp for the OK Corral showdown.

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“Contraband” (2012, Action) Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale.

Charmed ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural “Pilot” ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007) George Clooney.

Charmed ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Charmed ‘14’ Supernatural “Skin” ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural “Bugs” ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ SportsCenter (N) (Live) Outside NFL Live (N) (Live) NBA: The Jump (N) (Live) High Noon Question Around Interruption SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Outside NFL Live (N) (Live) NBA: The Jump (N) (Live) High Noon Question Around Interruption SportsCenter (N) (Live) MLB Baseball SportsCenter (N) (Live) Outside NFL Live (N) (Live) NBA: The Jump (N) (Live) High Noon Question Around Interruption SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Outside NFL Live (N) (Live) NBA: The Jump (N) (Live) High Noon Question Around Interruption SportsCenter (N) (Live) College Softball SportsCenter (N) (Live) Outside NFL Live (N) (Live) NBA: The Jump (N) (Live) High Noon Question Around Interruption SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) First Take Jalen & Jacoby (N) NFL Live NBA: The Jump Question Question Around Interruption NFL Live First Take Jalen & Jacoby (N) NFL Live NBA: The Jump High Noon Question Around Interruption NBA Studio (N) (Live) First Take Jalen & Jacoby (N) NFL Live NBA: The Jump High Noon Question Around Interruption NFL Live First Take Jalen & Jacoby (N) NFL Live NBA: The Jump High Noon Question Around Interruption Professional Fighters First Take Jalen & Jacoby (N) College Softball College Softball College Softball The Rich Eisen Show (N) (Live) ‘PG’ Paid Prog.

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The Dan Patrick Show (N) Tennis Bar Rescue Bar Rescue Bar Rescue ‘PG’ Bar Rescue ‘PG’ Bar Rescue ‘PG’ Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Mom Stooges Stooges (8:55) “Planet of the Apes” (2001) Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth.

“Dante’s Peak” (1997) Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton.

“Braveheart” (1995) Mel Gibson.

The Son ‘14’ (:01) “Braveheart” (1995) Mel Gibson. A Scottish rebel rallies his countrymen against England.

“Enter the Dragon” (1973, Action) Bruce Lee, John Saxon.

Last Sam Stooges Stooges Stooges “The Last Samurai” (2003, Adventure) Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall.

“The Departed” (2006, Crime Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon.

Stooges Stooges “The Untouchables” (1987, Crime Drama) Kevin Costner.

“Predator 2” (1990) Danny Glover, Gary Busey.

“Total Recall” (1990) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Stooges “Animal House” (1978) John Belushi, Kevin Bacon.

“Airplane II: The Sequel” (1982) Robert Hays.

“Blazing Saddles” (1974) Cleavon Little.

“Spaceballs” (1987) Mega Man Gumball Gumball Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Ben 10 ‘Y7’ Craig Gumball Gumball Total Drama Victor Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball Gumball Mega Man Gumball Gumball Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Ben 10 ‘Y7’ Craig Gumball Gumball Total Drama Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball We Bare Mega Man Gumball Gumball Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Ben 10 ‘Y7’ Craig Gumball Gumball Total Drama Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball We Bare Mega Man Gumball Gumball Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Ben 10 ‘Y7’ Craig Gumball Gumball Total Drama Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball We Bare Gumball Gumball Gumball Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Ben 10 ‘Y7’ Craig Gumball Gumball Total Drama Total Drama Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball We Bare The Vet Life ‘PG’ Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet ‘14’ The Zoo ‘PG’ The Secret of Pit Bulls and Parolees Pit Bulls and Parolees I Shouldn’t Be Alive ‘PG’ Varied Programs Giganto Puppy Pals Muppet Vampirina Fancy Vampirina Puppy Pals (:20) “The Good Dinosaur” Ladybug Ladybug Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Big City Big City Giganto Puppy Pals Muppet Vampirina Fancy Vampirina Puppy Pals Puppy Pals PJ Masks PJ Masks Ladybug Ladybug Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Big City Big City Giganto Puppy Pals Muppet Vampirina Fancy Vampirina Puppy Pals Puppy Pals PJ Masks PJ Masks Ladybug Ladybug Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Big City Big City Giganto Puppy Pals Muppet Vampirina Fancy Vampirina Puppy Pals Puppy Pals PJ Masks PJ Masks Ladybug Ladybug Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Big City Big City Giganto Puppy Pals Muppet Vampirina Fancy Vampirina Puppy Pals Puppy Pals PJ Masks PJ Masks Ladybug Ladybug Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Big City Big City Corn & Peg PAW Patrol Butterbean Abby PAW Patrol Ryan PAW Patrol PAW Patrol Blaze Blaze PAW Patrol PAW Patrol SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Ryan PAW Patrol Butterbean Abby PAW Patrol PAW Patrol PAW Patrol PAW Patrol Blaze Blaze PAW Patrol PAW Patrol SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Corn & Peg PAW Patrol Butterbean Abby PAW Patrol Ryan PAW Patrol PAW Patrol Blaze Blaze PAW Patrol PAW Patrol SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Corn & Peg PAW Patrol Butterbean Abby PAW Patrol PAW Patrol PAW Patrol PAW Patrol Blaze Ryan PAW Patrol PAW Patrol SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob PAW Patrol PAW Patrol Ryan PAW Patrol PAW Patrol PAW Patrol PAW Patrol Ryan PAW Patrol PAW Patrol PAW Patrol PAW Patrol SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Reba ‘PG’ 700 Club The 700 Club Movie Varied Programs The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle Outdaughtered ‘PG’ Little People, Big World Little People, Big World My 600-Lb. Life “Brianne’s Story” ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘PG’ 7 Little Johnstons ‘PG’ 7 Little Johnstons ‘PG’ 7 Little Johnstons ‘PG’ 7 Little Johnstons ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘PG’ Outdaughtered ‘PG’ 90 Day Fiancé: What Now 90 Day Fiancé: What Now My 600-Lb. Life “Kandi & Brandi” ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘PG’ Outdaughtered ‘PG’ 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? ‘PG’ My 600-Lb. Life “Cillas’ Story” ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘PG’ Outdaughtered ‘PG’ Nate & Jeremiah Nate & Jeremiah My 600-Lb. Life “Aaron’s Story” ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ Four Weddings ‘PG’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘PG’

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Old friend declines to attend wedding she can’t endorse self almost wishing she would pass, so I could lay down and die myself. Any thoughts?

-- WORN OUT IN THE CAROLINAS DEAR WORN OUT: Yes, but before I share them I want to thank you for your service to Abigail Van Buren our country.

As much as you love your lady friend, your own health must come first. For both your sakes, you must NOT allow taking care of her to make you sick.

Does she have family who could help out?

If not, perhaps social services can guide you in finding someone to assist her with the duties you have taken on. However, before doing that, please talk with your doctor and tell him or her what you have written to me because the feelings you describe may be symptoms not only of exhaustion but also depression, which is treatable.

DEAR ABBY: My family and I are set to take a weeklong vacation with another family this summer. We will be renting a house. What is the appropriate split for the rental fee? My wife and I

have four children; the other couple has two. All of the children are under the age of 8.

I think my wife and I should pay more because our family is larger. My wife agrees, but isn’t sure what the split should be. The other couple wants to pay 50/50, saying the children are so little they shouldn’t be considered in the cost of the trip. I think an appropriate compromise would be for each family to pay half the rental, but my wife and I pay for all of the food. What do you think?

-- HAPPY PROBLEM DEAR HAPPY PROBLEM: I think it would be appropriate to offer a split of 60/40.

That way you would be paying a little bit extra. However, if they still prefer splitting it in half, you should agree rather than argue.

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Hints from Heloise

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, May 20, 2019: This year, you will often want to materialize a long-term goal. You must stay dedicated and on point. If single, you could meet someone through your work.

Use care in mixing romance with your job. If attached, the two of you work well as a team even though your ideas could be very different. SAGITTARIUS watches your interactions with curiosity.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You feel free and easy, yet you seem to be able to distinguish excess. You put on the brakes before going overboard. You will see a situation or an offer in a different light a day from now. Wait. Tonight: Off enjoying yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You will see a situation differently today than in the near future. A sense of expansion and good luck surrounds you at present. Explore options.

Check in with a dear friend who has as much, if not more, knowledge than you in making a certain decision. Tonight: With your favorite person.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Others seek you out with a definite idea in mind. Your job will be to sort fiction from reality. You want to make a good decision. Getting feedback can only help. Stay on top of your responsibilities. Can you handle more?

Tonight: As you like it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You have a lot to do and many calls to return. You could feel hassled, but ultimately you will get through enough that you will be more relaxed by the end of the day. Energy and insight merge, allowing you to see a broad universe. Tonight: Relax at home.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Your attention or focus remains on a child or loved one. Your creative juices flow. Try to write down some of your ideas. One or two might be more viable than you think. You might be surprised when you take time to look at this list. Tonight: Add some naughtiness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Pressure builds at home. Your

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renowned efficiency could help even out a problem. You see a lot of potential regarding which way you can go. Open up to a vibrant person who always takes risks. You make an interesting combo.

Tonight: Stay centered.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You are unusually vibrant and upbeat. Do not push as hard to achieve certain results. An easygoing manner will help you get past a problem. Others will want to work with you. Assume a very positive attitude, no matter what comes down the path. Tonight: Hang out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Decide to eliminate a problem before it happens. You could find out you have more funds than you thought, but you also might have more bills than in the recent past. Do not get nervous.

You can certainly handle what is coming down the path. Tonight: Pay bills first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You seem to do no wrong no matter what. Try to stay centered and refuse to become involved in situations you cannot follow through with.

Understand your liabilities, especially timewise. Tonight: All smiles.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You might have a lot going on in your mind or in a segment of your life you would prefer not to share. You could be confused about how to deal with a problem. Get advice, but weigh the pros and cons. Tonight: Get as much sleep as possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You have the energy to cross a barrier or restriction. Before you leap, make sure you are not making a mistake. Reach out for several people who can give you feedback. Your sixth sense comes into play. Listen to it. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Defer to others, but make sure you are not walking away from a situation where you need to be involved.

Listen to feedback and opinions, even if you haven’t asked for them. Others have strong feelings. Tonight: Go to the wee hours.

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Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is about unwanted baby-sitting duties.

“Dear Heloise: My son and daughter-inlaw seem to think I’m a handy baby sitter.

Please understand that I dearly love my grandkids, but I can’t always baby-sit for them. I have a life that includes travel, getting together with friends and a part-time job.

“Please let your readers know that being retired does not automatically mean we can baby-sit for our grandkids. Some of us still need to work part time, have physical limitations or don’t want to cancel our plans. We’re not being obstinate; we simply cannot wrap our lives around our children’s schedules. When I can spend time with my grandchildren I do, and I enjoy it. At present, my daughter-in-law is not speaking to me because I wouldn’t cancel a doctor’s appointment to baby-sit her three kids. I’m not alone, either. Many of my friends have gone through the same thing.”

-- Gloria in Wisconsin

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DEAR ABBY: My dear friend of many years is marrying for the fourth time. Her fiance is verbally abusive and a heavy drinker. After a particularly bad period she went through with him, I told her that if she went ahead and married him, she should just let me know when it was over because I had no desire to witness this union.

Well, she called me a few days ago with the date, assuming I was going to go. When I reminded her of what I had said, she said she hadn’t believed me. She wasn’t happy about my refusal to go, but seems to have accepted it. My question is, do I need to acknowledge this wedding (only six people are attending) with a card or just let the day pass?

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Schools

Speaker stuns Morehouse grads, to pay off $40M student debt

4 teens charged in attack on Virginia middle school student

Robert F. Smith, left, laughs with David Thomas, center, and actress Angela Bassett at Morehouse College on Sunday, in Atlanta. (Bo Emerson/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

honorary doctorate from Morehouse during the ceremony, had already announced a $1.5 million gift to the school. The pledge to eliminate student debt for the class of 2019 is estimated to be $40 million.

Smith said he expected the recipients to “pay it forward” and said he hoped that “every class has the same opportunity going forward.”

“Because we are enough to take care of our own com-

munity,” Smith said. “We are enough to ensure that we have all the opportunities of the American dream. And we will show it to each other through our actions and through our words and through our deeds.”

In the weeks before graduating from Morehouse on Sunday, 22-year-old finance major Aaron Mitchom drew up a spreadsheet to calculate how long it would take him to pay back his $200,000 in student loans — 25 years at

half his monthly salary, per his calculations.

In an instant, that number vanished. Mitchom, sitting in the crowd, wept.

“I can delete that spreadsheet,” he said in an interview after the commencement. “I don’t have to live off of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I was shocked.

My heart dropped. We all cried. In the moment it was like a burden had been taken off.”

Celeb chef José Andrés calls fired cafeteria worker a ‘hero’ CANAAN, N.H. — The plight of a fired school cafeteria worker in New Hampshire has caught the attention of award-winning chef José Andrés.

Bonnie Kimball was fired by a food supply vendor for Mascoma Valley Regional High School on March 28, a day after giving a free lunch to a student who couldn’t pay.

The company later offered to rehire Kimball but she declined. In the meantime, she

Oprah gives $500,000 to high school after-school program NEWARK, N.J. — Oprah Winfrey announced she’s giving $500,000 to an initiative at a New Jersey high school that’s aimed at keeping kids off the streets.

Principal Akbar Cook’s “Lights On” program keeps West Side High School in Newark open on Friday nights from 6 p.m. to midnight. WPVI-TV reports kids can play basketball, shoot pool, play video games or even use a recording studio.

Winfrey’s gift will help the program operate three nights a week over the summer. She told hundreds of cheering students Friday during a surprise visit that she was inspired by “all of the great things that are happening here.”

Cook garnered headlines last fall for installing washing machines so students who couldn’t afford to wash their clothes wouldn’t miss school because they were being bullied for wearing dirty clothes.

By ERRIN HAINES WHACK AP National Writer

A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans — estimated at $40 million.

Robert F. Smith, this year’s commencement speaker, made the announcement while addressing nearly 400 graduating seniors of the allmale historically black college in Atlanta. Smith, who is black, is the Founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm that invests in software, data, and technology-driven companies.

“On behalf of the eight generations of my family that have been in this country, we’re gonna put a little fuel in your bus,” the investor and philanthropist told graduates in his morning address. “This is my class, 2019. And my family is making a grant to eliminate their student loans.”

The announcement immediately drew stunned looks from faculty and students alike. Then the graduates broke into the biggest cheers of the morning. Morehouse said it is the single largest gift to the college.

Smith, who received an

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has received an outpouring of support — from co-workers who quit in protest to strangers who have raised more than $5,000 on her behalf.

Andrés, who owns restaurants in Washington, Las Vegas and other cities, is known for his efforts to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

He tweeted a link Friday to a news story about Kimball, praising her and advertising job openings at his restaurants. While he did not explic-

Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science The Life Skill we are focusing on this week is Friendship — To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring.

— Monday, May 20: Field Day — Tuesday, May 21: Science Day — Wednesday, May 22: Last Day Of School! No lunch provided today, please make sure to send a sack lunch with your student. Beach Day all classes will go to the beach, check with you students teacher for times.

Upcoming Events — August 8: Save the Date, kindergarten assessments — August 9: Save the Date, kindergarten assessments Volunteers Volunteers are welcome any time at Kaleidoscope!

Background checks and volunteer training are required for each school year to be an approved volunteer. Go to http://kaleidoscope.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/wpmu/volunteers for the links. Background checks may take up to two weeks to be processed. Volunteer Indemnification forms are to be completed two days before each study trip.

Soldotna High School SoHi Graduation is May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Sports Center.

Soldotna Stars Letterman Jackets are available to order at http://www.neffco.com. Click on Varsity Jackets, find our school by State, select Soldotna High School, starting at $149 you can personalize it anyway you would like.

Makes a great Christmas gift!

There are two ways to order a transcript. Each way serves a different purpose: If you need a transcript sent to a college or NCAA or a similar agency, then you will need to log on to: http://www.parchment.com to order transcripts to be sent. The request is then forwarded to SoHi. After processing, it then goes through cyberspace… rather than the US mail… to get to its destination, which is much faster! ALL transcripts that are headed for NCAA, colleges, etc. have to be processed this way!

FINAL TRANSCRIPTS! A final transcript is one that shows your second semester grades. If you order your transcript when we are in second semester, you will need to make sure you choose “next grading period” when you go on to Parchment — that way your transcript request will wait until the grades are in at the end of the year

itly offer her a job in the tweet, many of his fans responded as if he had.

“The hero is Bonnie Kimball! If she needs a job we have openings at thinkfoodgroup if you know her, let her know!” he wrote.

An email request for comment was sent Sunday to a spokeswoman for Andrés. An email request also was sent to Kimball, and a message was left on her voicemail.

She told The Associated

Press last week that she was in awe of the attention and support she has received.

“When I walked out of the school the day that I got fired, all that was going through my head was that I wouldn’t be able to show my face again.

People would think I was a thief,” she said.

The incident comes as schools across the country are struggling to deal with how to address students who can’t pay for their lunch.

before it is sent.

SoHi Pool Schedule — Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Morning Lap 6:307:30 a.m.

— Sport Calendar: http://www.arbiterlive.com/ Teams?entityId=21192 or http://www.asaa365.com/ Redoubt Elementary As the school year is rapidly coming to an end, please make sure your child turns in any library books back to our school. Thank you for helping us keep our books on our shelf!

There will be no Boys & Girls Club May 20, 21, and 22. The final day for Boys & Girls Club for the school year is Friday, May 17.

May 22 we will be having an award ceremony in the gym, parents are welcome to attend. Intermediate awards will be held 9:00-10:00 am. Primary awards will be held 10:15-11:15 a.m.

On the last day of school we will be having our field day. Students will end with field day from 1-3 p.m. If your background check has been approved by the District we would love to have you volunteer!

Student Nutrition will not be serving lunch on Wednesday, May 22. Our students will have hot dogs, chips, and water for lunch, the cost of the picnic is $3. Picnic money can be turned into the office or your child’s teacher.

Save the Date! Fall Registration will be held August 8 and 9 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. each day.

Soldotna Prep School Summer School will be offered June 3-21 at SoHi, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. to students in grades 9-12 with a failing grade in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. Letters will be mailed home to parents/guardians offering the summer school option. Busing will not be provided so transportation will need to be arranged. Please contact the counseling office with any questions.

This Week’s Events: May 20 — Finals for periods 1, 3 and 5 May 21 — Finals for periods 2, 4 and 6 May 21 — Awards Assembly during Advisory (1:302:20 p.m.)

May 22 — Last day of school May 22 — SOHI Graduation Ceremony, 7 p.m. at the Sports Center May 23 — 25, Baseball Conference Tournament (Redington) May 23 — 25, Soccer Division II State Tournament May 24 — 25, Track and Field Division I State Meet (Palmer) Dates to Remember: August 8 — Current 8th graders and new to district student registration at SoHi, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

August 20 — First day of school Fall Sports First Practice: July 31 — Cross Country Running July 31 — Football Aug. 7 — Swim/Dive Aug. 7 — Volleyball

TRIANGLE, Va. — Four teenagers have been charged in an attack on a Virginia middle school student as she walked home from school.

The Washington Post reports the 14-year-old victim is a student at Graham Park Middle School in Triangle.

The girl was walking on May 10 when she encountered a 13-year-old boy and three 14-year-old girls.

Police said a verbal altercation began. When the girl started to walk away and call a family member for help, one of the girls grabbed her phone.

Police said one of the girls grabbed the victim by the neck while the other teens repeatedly struck her until a passerby intervened.

All four teens were charged with assault by mob. Two of the girls were also charged with strong-armed robbery, while the other was charged with strangulation.

Temple memorial to Florida shooting victims is set ablaze CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — A wooden temple built as a memorial to the 17 victims of a Florida high school mass shooting has been set ablaze in a symbolic gesture of healing.

The “Temple of Time” public art installation was set afire Sunday at a ceremony hosted by the cities of Parkland and Coral Springs, where Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students live.

The families of several Parkland victims attended the ritual burning of the 35-foot tall temple. Described as “therapeutic” by some, the ceremonial fire is supposed to symbolize the release of pain still left inside.

San Francisco-area artist David Best created the 1,600-square-foot Asian design with a spire roof, helped by several volunteers.

A lone gunman’s attack killed 17 students and staffers and injured 17 others on Feb. 14, 2018.

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Students and parents are reminded to check Soldotna Prep’s and SoHi’s Facebook page for school news and updated information: Soldotna Prep Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SoldotnaPrep/ Soldotna Facebook Pages: https://www.facebook. com/SoldotnaHighSchool Soldotna Prep Web Page: http://soldotnaprep.blogs. kpbsd.k12.ak.us/ Mountain View Elementary Wednesday, May 22 is the last day of school. The new school year will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Our lost and found is overflowing. Please stop by and look for any lost items. If your child owes lunch money please try to pay this back before the end of the school year. If your student has any Library books checked out please turn them in as soon as possible.

Nikiski North Star Elementary Today is the fifth grade promotion ceremony beginning at 9:15 a.m. in the school gym. Good luck to our fifth graders as they will be leaving NNS to attend NMHS in the Fall!

Tuesday, May 21 is the annual NNS Talent Show to be held in the gym. There will be two shows with the first one beginning at 10 a.m. and the second show beginning at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. If you need more information, please call the school office at 776-2600.

Wednesday, May 22 is the last day of school and the pre-kindergarten graduation. This ceremony will be held in the school library beginning at 9:15 a.m. Also, all families are invited to join NNS students and staff for lunch at our all school picnic. There will be hot dogs, chips and a drink available for $2. If paying by check, please make your check out to the NNS/PTA. This will be a good time to check the lost and found. Items not claimed by the end of school will be donated to charity.

The NNS Cosmic Book Challenge will run from May 23 to Aug. 23. Our goal is for students, staff and parents to read 1,200 minutes. Prizes will be awarded to student participants with the top readers receiving a gift card to River City Books. All readers will receive a T-shirt, book and ice cream party. NNS will have a booth at the Fun in the Midnight Sun event on June 15 at the North Peninsula Recreation Center. Stop by our booth and sign up to win a free book. There are lots of new books to giveaway, so make sure to enter the drawing. NNS will also be marching in the Fourth of July parade in Kenai.

Please follow our Facebook page for more information about this event. We are inviting all families and students to walk in the parade and show your NNS spirit!

NNS will have registration for new students on Aug. 8 and 9. We are excited to meet with our new students and welcome them to NNS. If you know of families who have moved to the area, please let them know about these important dates.

The staff at NNS wishes each of our students and families a safe, fun and relaxing summer break. See you in August!

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Business

Pot ‘legalization 2.0’: Social equity becomes a key question

By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

NEW YORK — Advocates for legalizing marijuana have long argued it would strike a blow for social justice after a decades-long drug war that disproportionately targeted minority and poor communities.

But social equity has been both a sticking point and selling point this year in New York and New Jersey, among other states weighing whether to join the 10 that allow recreational use of pot.

Complicating the lawmaking process, sometimes even among supporters, are questions about how best to erase marijuana convictions and ensure that people who were arrested for pot benefit from legal marijuana markets.

Advocates say legalization elsewhere hasn’t done enough to achieve those goals. Critics maintain legal pot is even accelerating inequality as the drug becomes big business for companies generally run by white men.

“We’re at the stage of marijuana reform 2.0,” said Douglas Berman, an Ohio State University law professor who follows marijuana policy.

The conversation, he said, has shifted from just being about legalization to, “which track should we make sure we head down?”

In this Feb. 14 file photo, cannabis seedlings grow under lights as part of a research project by students in the new cannabis minor program at the State University of New York at Morrisville, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Esch, File)

Questions about conviction-clearing and other issues contributed to delaying legislative votes on legalizing recreational pot that had been expected earlier this spring in New York and New Jersey .

The states’ Democratic governors and legislative leaders support legalization but confronted differences even within their own party.

The New Jersey measure fizzled this week, when the state Senate president said he’ll aim for a 2020 referendum while pursuing separate legislation to expand medical marijuana and expunge low-

level pot convictions.

Meanwhile, some New York lawmakers said they’ll soon unveil an updated proposal to legalize pot and foster racial and economic equity.

Activists remain hopeful the state can set an example.

“Social justice is what’s going to propel us, not what’s going to hold us back,” said Kassandra Frederique, the New York director for the prolegalization Drug Policy Alliance.

Federal data shows similar percentages of white and black people use marijuana.

But the arrest rate for blacks

is higher, according to reports by the American Civil Liberties Union and others.

Legalization of recreational pot in 10 states and the District of Columbia, and medical pot in two-thirds of the states, hasn’t eliminated the gaps. In Colorado, for instance, a state report found arrests were fewer but the rate remained higher among blacks five years after a 2012 vote for legalization.

Meanwhile, the emerging marijuana industry is very white, according to the limited data available.

“It’s obviously a problem,”

said Morgan Fox of the National Cannabis Industry Association, which has helped craft suggestions for social equity legislation.

Another industry group, the Cannabis Trade Federation, this week announced plans to craft a diversity and equity policy in conjunction with national NAACP officials and other civil-rights advocates.

Some would-be minority entrepreneurs have been caught in a cannabis Catch-22, unable to work in a legal pot business because of a past conviction. Others struggle to raise start-up money in an expensive industry that banks are leery about entering because of the federal government’s prohibition on pot.

“We’re not going to have much time to make a space in the market for ourselves,” said Jason Ortiz, vice president of the Minority Cannabis Business Association.

Marijuana got Ortiz arrested as a teenager, but now he hopes to start a business if recreational pot becomes legal in Connecticut, where he lives.

Some states and cities have started post-legalization initiatives to expunge criminal records and open doors in the cannabis business for people with pot convictions. California, for instance, passed a sweeping expungement law last year affecting hundreds of

thousands of drug offenders.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has proposed a national legalization measure that includes expungements and a community “reinvestment” fund, and several of his fellow Democratic senators and 2020 presidential primary contenders have signed on .

Some veterans of early state legalization campaigns have reckoned with their limitations.

“We were overly cautious at the time, looking back,” said Art Way, the Drug Policy Alliance’s director in Colorado. “But it didn’t feel that way” when legalizing marijuana and ending many arrests were unprecedented goals in themselves.

He’s been fighting to make Colorado’s cannabis industry more accessible to people with drug convictions and entrepreneurs of modest means.

Opponents, too, are looking at how legalization has played out. They say it shows authorizing pot is no way to help minorities.

“The social justice issue is a big front” for states and big business to make money off marijuana, said New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Ronald Rice, a Democratic senator from Newark and former police officer. He supports ending criminal penalties for marijuana but not legalizing recreational use.

Trump’s EPA shifts more environmental enforcement to states

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press

BOKOSHE, Okla. — Susan Holmes’ home, corner store and roadside beef jerky stand are right off Oklahoma Highway 31, putting them in the path of trucks hauling ash and waste from a power plant that burns the high-sulfur coal mined near this small town.

For years, when Bokoshe residents were outside, the powdery ash blowing from the trucks and the ash dump on the edge of town would “kind of engulf you,” Holmes said. “They drove by, and you just couldn’t breathe.”

Over three decades, the ash dump grew into a hill five stories high. Townspeople regard the Environmental Protection Agency as the only source of serious environmental enforcement. Whenever people took their worries about ashcontaminated air and water to state lawmakers and regulators, “none of them cared,” Holmes said.

So the residents of this 500-person town have nothing but bitter warnings for similarly situated communities now that President Donald Trump’s EPA has approved Oklahoma to be the first state to take over permitting and enforcement on coal-ash sites.

“They’re going to do absolutely nothing,” predicted Tim Tanksley, a rancher in Bokoshe, about 130 miles southeast of Tulsa in a Choctaw Nation coal patch that helped fuel the railroads.

Around the country, the EPA under Trump is delegating a widening range of pub-

In this April 8, 2019, photo, Tim Tanksley, who has been fighting for years trying to convince Oklahoma lawmakers to crack down on the coal ash dumping, stands outside a dump site in Bokoshe, Oklahoma. President Donald Trump’s EPA has approved Oklahoma to be the first state to take over permitting and enforcement on coal-ash sites. “They’re going to do absolutely nothing,” Tanksley said. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

lic health and environmental enforcement to states, saying local officials know best how to deal with local problems.

Critics contend federal regulators are making a dangerous retreat on enforcement that puts people and the environment at greater risk.

One administration initiative would give states more authority over emissions from coal-fired power plants. Another would remove federal protections for millions of miles of waterways and wetlands.

Some states and counties say the EPA is also failing to act against threats from industrial polluters, including growing water contamination from a widely used

class of nonstick industrial compounds. Michigan, New Jersey and some other states say they are tackling EPAsize challenges — like setting limits for the contaminants in drinking water — while appealing to the real EPA to act.

In Houston’s oil and gas hub, local officials and residents say a lax EPA response to toxic spills during Hurricane Harvey left the public in the dark about health threats and handicapped efforts to hold companies responsible for cleaning up.

Nationwide, EPA inspections, evaluations and enforcement actions have fallen sharply over the past two years, some to the lowest points in decades, or in his-

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The agency says environmental enforcers remain on the job despite the plunging enforcement numbers.

“There has been no retreat from working with states, communities and regulated entities to ensure compliance with our environmental laws,” said George Hull, the agency’s enforcement spokesman.

“Through our deregulatory actions, the Trump administration has proven that burdensome federal regulations are not necessary to drive environmental progress,” EPA Director Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist, told lawmakers earlier this year.

Past EPA officials accuse the Trump administration of pulling back on enforcement of polluters and turning back the clock to a dirtier, more dangerous time.

“The reason that the ultimate authority to enforce the law was put into federal hands was because the states weren’t any good at it,” William Ruckelshaus said.

Now 86, Ruckelshaus served as the first administrator of the EPA in 1970, when President Richard Nixon created the agency amid a wave of public anger over contaminated air and water. The previous year, fire raged for hours on the pollutant-slicked surface of Ohio’s Cuyahoga River, sending black smoke billowing over downtown Cleveland.

Then and now, some states lack the resources and legal authority to police big pol-

luters. And crucially, Ruckelshaus said, some states just don’t want to. They see routine environmental enforcement as a threat to business and jobs.

“The idea that you’re going to delegate it to the states … is completely fraudulent,” Ruckelshaus said in an interview.

Congressional Democrats allege Trump is selective in his passion for state sovereignty and has blocked states that want tighter environmental enforcement. They point to the president’s call to revoke California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to set tougher mileage standards than those Trump wants, among other examples.

Oklahoma acquired permitting and oversight authority over a half-dozen coal-ash dumps and ponds last year under then-EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, a former Oklahoma attorney general. Pruitt left the agency amid ethics probes last year and now lobbies for coal.

Georgia has also applied to manage its coal-ash dumps and ponds. The EPA says it is talking with other interested states but declined to identify them.

Risks from coal-ash sites jumped to national attention in 2008, when a dike broke at a Tennessee coal ash pond, releasing 1 billion gallons of toxic sludge.

Coal ash — the gunk left after pollution equipment captures the worst of the toxic soot that once poured out of power plant smokestacks — contains heavy metals and carcinogens, including lead, mercury, arsenic and radium.

The tiny particles can seep into the lungs and blood system.

U.S. coal plants generate about 100 million tons of ash annually. An Associated Press analysis of data released by utilities last year showed widespread evidence of groundwater contamination around coal plants nationwide.

In Oklahoma, groundwater testing at some of the ash sites shows contaminants at levels above what the government deems safe, according to Earthjustice and other environmental groups that are suing to reverse EPA’s transfer of permitting and oversight.

Patrick Riley, the state Department of Environmental Quality official in charge of Oklahoma’s coal-ash pro-

gram, said the half-dozen sites will be brought up to federal standards. That includes moving some, Riley said.

The boom-and-bust cycles of the oil and gas fields govern Oklahoma’s economy.

But state officials also try to support the state’s flagging coal industry, including giving what a state task force said are the highest subsidies in the U.S. to the few companies that mine and burn Oklahoma’s high-sulfur coal. The coal-fired power plant that produces the ash dumped at Bokoshe has been one of the main beneficiaries.

The Bokoshe coal-ash dump was opened at an unlined former coal mine pit by a local outfit that was initially called Making Money Having Fun LLC, until complaints from townspeople made the ash dump notorious.

Laws designed to encourage rehabilitation of old coal pits meant the Bokoshe site was classified as a reclamation project and not an ash dump. That’s even though the coal ash long ago filled the pit and now stands more than 50 feet high over several acres.

Fearing what the ash was doing to their air and water, the ranchers, teachers and shopkeepers of Bokoshe appealed for years for government action.

During Barack Obama’s first term as president, residents went to the state capital in Oklahoma City and to Washington, D.C. Holmes herself thrust a record of the town’s complaints into the hands of the EPA’s then-administrator. Television correspondent Diane Sawyer put the tiny eastern Oklahoma town on the network news.

TV crews took photos of all the asthma inhalers stashed in the lockers of Bokoshe schoolkids.

Almost a decade later, the only time excitement enters Tanksley’s voice is when the cattle rancher recalls the day the EPA acted. Tanksley stood next to an EPA staffer that day as the man gathered beakers of runoff from the site for testing.

In 2010, the EPA cited the dump for toxic discharges in violation of the federal Clean Water Act. That led the state to stop the dump from accepting hazardous wastewater from oilfield operations. The dumping of ash continued, but state regulators required the operators to do more to contain the billowing ash.