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In the news Trooper recruits hit the streets This week, 15 recruits for the Alaska State Troopers and one Alaska Wildlife Trooper recruit hit the streets of several Alaska communities to begin their Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP), according to a Wednesday release from the Department of Public Safety. Over the course of the program, which lasts about 13 weeks, the recruits will work with troopers in Fairbanks, Soldotna, Palmer and the Mat-Su Valley and develop the skills needed to perform law enforcement functions independently. “For the past few years, the Alaska State and Wildlife Troopers have struggled with vacancies,” DPS Commissioner Amanda Price said in the press release. “We are extremely excited to welcome these 15 trooper recruits into FTEP and are eager for them to put what they learned at the academy to use as they serve Alaskans.” Trooper recruits Jacob Barker, Trenton Harris and Alexander LeClair will be in Soldotna for their field training, while six recruits each went to Fairbanks and Soldotna. The Wildlife Trooper recruit will be stationed in Palmer. To participate in the Field Training Evaluation Program, the recruits had to complete 16 weeks of basic training at the trooper academy in Sitka. The troopers then had an additional two weeks of training — known as Trooper Basic — before moving to their individual posts to received more specific training in areas such as fish and wildlife investigations, boating safety, survival, commercial fisheries enforcement, critical stress management, shotgun training and search and rescue.
Holiday DUIs down from 2018 The Department of Public Safety released statistics on Thursday from its high-visibility DUI enforcement campaign, which occurred from July 3 through July 8. According the release, troopers across the state arrested 10 motorists on misdemeanor DUI charges and one motorist on felony DUI charges. These numbers are down from last year, which had 21 misdemeanor and three felony arrests during the same period. Four drivers were See DUI, Page A2
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Legislature still short on override votes With some lawmakers in Wasilla, others in Juneau give impassioned speeches against Dunleavy’s vetoes of budget bills. By Peter Segall Juneau Empire
Thirty-nine state senators and representatives met at the Alaska Capitol in Juneau Thursday to hold a largely symbolic debate over Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s vetoes that would cut over $400 million from the state’s budget. Without the 45 votes needed to override the governor’s vetoes due a contingent of lawmakers hosting a dueling session in Wasilla, legislators in Juneau were left giving impassioned speeches condemning the governor’s vetoes and urging
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Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, (left) leans in to listen to Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, during a Joint Session of Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday to debate and vote on an override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. The vote didn’t take place.
their colleagues in Wasilla to join them. Debate over where
authority lies to set a location for a special session has been very contentious and
has left the Legislature, and the public, deeply divided. Only one additional
legislator has arrived in Juneau since Wednesday, Sen. David Wilson, Republican from Wasilla. The politicians in Juneau of all political stripes had strong words for the governor and the legislators still in Wasilla, at times accusatory, at others, attempting to reconcile. “I hold no malice to my colleagues,” said Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, though he said the cuts made by Dunleavy’s vetoes would cause “destruction” of the state, saying, “we must change course.” Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, was less generous. “My constituents have had their constitutional rights stripped by a group of dissidents,” he said. He gestured to the empty seats of the missing legislators and accused them of trying See votes, Page A3
Soldotna, Kenai OK shelter contract By Victoria Petersen Peninsula Clarion
the way our legislators and members of the audience remained calm and maintained decorum while facing yesterday’s attempted hostile takeover of an official government meeting.” Messages left with police and Cottle’s office weren’t immediately returned. The encounter happened in Wasilla, where 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin served two terms as mayor from
The Kenai Animal Shelter will officially be taking on animals from both Kenai and Soldotna, after the July 3 Kenai City Council voted unanimously in support of a contract that provides animal shelter services for the city of Soldotna. “I’m confident it will work fine and be advantageous for both cities,” Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander said during the meeting. The contract between the two cities will last a year and stipulates that the city of Soldotna will pay $42,000 to Kenai for the care of 150 animals, which is about the number of animals the city has taken in years past. Any additional animals coming from Soldotna will result in a $284 fee. The city’s animal shelters care for all impounded animals, coordinate medical visits and provide education in the community about animal-related health and safety issues.
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Bert Cottle (in the orange shirt) is seen grabbing the arm of Alaska Native activist Haliehana Stepetin while Stepetin was trying to take part in a sit-in at a legislators meeting in Wasilla on Wednesday.
Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor By Rachel D’Oro Associated PRess
ANCHORAGE — An Alaska Native activist said Thursday that she was assaulted by the mayor of Wasilla as protesters took over a seating area intended for lawmakers during a contentious session of the Alaska Legislature that’s gathering in two cities. Haliehana Stepetin filed a citizen’s complaint with Wasilla police Thursday, naming Wasilla Mayor Bert Cottle, along with House
Minority spokesman Zach Freeman. She also plans to seek a public apology from Cottle. The 27-year-old Anchorage woman alleges Cottle and Freeman grabbed her arm without her permission Wednesday as she attempted to take an empty seat at the gathering of Republicans in Wasilla. In a video that captured the incident, Cottle can be seen gripping her arm for at least five seconds, while Freeman let go after two seconds.
“I felt like I was in a vulnerable place,” Stepetin said. “And I still feel like I’m in a really vulnerable place.” Freeman told The Associated Press in a phone interview that he believes the incident has been blown out of proportion. He called the encounter a reaction. “In the moment, no one knew if the individuals were planning to harm members of the Legislature,” Freeman said in a written statement subsquently emailed to the AP. “I was impressed with
Rock’n the Ranch returns with 16 hours of musical acts By Joey Klecka Peninsula Clarion
Within a span of three years, the sober-living home of Nuk’it’un has not only given men a place to rehab their lives, but the organization’s board members have also created one of the must-see, must-hear music festivals on the peninsula. For two straight nights, Rock’n The Ranch at the Rusty Ravin will bring in a slew of popular musical acts for 16 hours of music Friday and Saturday at Mile 12.5 on Kalifornsky Beach Road. Organizers say there will be plenty of signs along the way, but festivalgoers should turn down Equestrian Ave., located about 3.5 miles south of the K-Beach/Bridge
Access intersection. The event will feature free parking and camping for all ticket holders, but pets are not allowed at the venue. Nuk’it’un, a Dena’ina word meaning “New moon,” sober-living home for men was opened in June 2016, just months after the first meeting to create such a place came together. Nuk’it’un board members Valerie Anderson and Ravin Swan are two of the original creators of Nuk’it’un, and said the idea behind the nonprofit was born out of necessity and passion. Swan said the idea was born to help educate and provide for community members dealing with drug addiction. “It was all a brainstorm of us sitting See ranch, Page A3
Wildfire containment line near Sterling is completed By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion
The control line along the southwest corner of the Swan Lake Fire has been completed and will remain for years to come, according to a Thursday update from the Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. The line now runs from the Sterling Highway along the East Fork of the Moose River into the wetland areas along the south and west side of the fire. According to the update, this will prevent the fire from moving farther west toward Sterling. As of the latest update Thursday, the fire is 100,027 acres and is 24% contained. Along the Skyline and Fuller Lakes Trails, firefighters continue to remove
flammable brush and understory vegetation ahead of the fire. These operations are meant to reduce the chance of the fire spreading east along the Sterling Highway corridor. Crews are also clearing vegetation around public use cabins near Resurrection Pass Trail to reduce the chance of fire spread in the future. Personnel will also be working in the Cooper Landing area to assess properties for any potential structure protection that will be needed. Residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to speak with fire personnel about making their properties more fire-resistant. Partly cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures have slowed the See fire, Page A3
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The shelters also coordinate adoptions. The agreement has been in the works for a number of months, Soldotna City Manager Stephanie Queen said. “It felt important to me that if we were seeking to combine our services that the city fairly compensate Kenai for performing that service,” Queen said. “I think oftentimes these types of regional partnerships can be complicated. It takes a lot of work to put together. You have to a have a very strong relationship between the jurisdictions, but it often means we can do more together than either entity separately. I think this is an example of that, that I was happy to bring before the council. “It has the potential to be a win-win for both communities.” She said the city has been noticing a decline in the number of animals over the last several years. The number of animals Soldotna cares for could be declining due to an increase in public outreach and education regarding spay and neutering, Queen said. “Last year, we took in just over a hundred animals at the Soldotna shelter and that’s
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charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license, and troopers investigated 31 damage-only crashes, 10 crashes resulting in injury, and zero fatal collisions as part of the campaign. 491 citations were issued in total statewide, including 292 for speeding and 25 for seat belt or other occupant restraint violations. The funding for increased highway patrol efforts come from the National DUI High Visibility Enforcement Campaign with funds issued through the Alaska Highway Safety Office. — Brian Mazurek
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A rescued dog is pictured at the Kenai Animal Shelter on May 17, 2018.
about a third of the number from just a few years prior,” she said. “We’ve been aware of this downward trend.” Queen said the Kenai shelter, which takes in just over 800 animals a year, does have the capacity to take on Soldotna’s animals. Queen said she wanted to take a look at options to make sure the city is still able to offer a high-level of service, but in a cost-effective way. She reached out to Ostrander to see if consolidating the two shelters was feasible. Since then, both city councils have approved resolutions to engage in the contract to consolidate for a year trial. “There were some times, just depending, where we don’t have any animals in the shelter,” Queen said. “That is difficult when trying to be
conscientious about budget, in that to have a shelter we need to always be able to provide round-the-clock care.” Through this proposal, Soldotna eliminated one position, which was lost through a recent retirement of an animal control officer. Queen said no person had to lose their job. By eliminating a position and closing down the shelter, Soldotna reduced about $100,000 in expenses a year. When payments to Kenai are calculated in, the city is expecting to save approximately $60,000 a year. “The number is significant,” Queen said. “I think we’re always looking for ways to improve the level of service while also being budget conscious. This provides us an opportunity to do that.”
Soldotna will still fund a full-time animal control officer, who people can call and who will be available to pick up stray or loose animals. The Soldotna Police will cover for the animal control officer after-hours. “Under this proposal, we will still have a full-time person who will be available in Soldotna,” Queen said. During the July 3 Kenai City Council meeting, Ostrander said the city of Kenai would not need to increase staff at its shelter. Queen said one change from the public’s perspective would be that they may have to go to Kenai to pick up their animal. “The extra inconvenience with driving 10 miles to Kenai is something that would potentially change, that’s a change for sure,” Queen said. She said the single location also offers benefits, like a centralized location for adopting animals. “I’m hopeful that even though it would be an extra drive — if someone were looking to adopt or pick up their animal — I’m hoping that the benefits outweigh that additional inconvenience for folks,” Queen said. The agreement is set for one year, to learn if the public finds value in the agreement, Queen said. Ostrander said the cities are transitioning the animals to the Kenai shelter over the next month.
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to undermine the Legislature’s constitutional powers by “running away.” Lawmakers in Wasilla are responding to the call of Dunleavy for the special session to be in Wasilla, his hometown. Dunleavy said the change of venue to the heart of his conservative base would be good for lawmakers who could not finish their work over five months in Juneau this year. Most lawmakers rejected that call, citing their right to determine the location and venue for legislative sessions. Despite the harsh rhetoric, many who spoke at Thursday’s Joint Session said that they were determined to
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1996-2002. Dunleavy called for the special session to be in Wasilla, his hometown and the home of his conservative base. Senate and House leaders, citing security, access and expense, decided to instead to meet at the Capitol in Juneau. Twenty minority Republicans refused to join a majority of lawmakers in Juneau and instead have been gathering at a makeshift legislative hall in the gymnasium of a Wasilla middle school. The protesters want the legislators to attend the gathering in Juneau. In a video of the incident, Cottle approaches Stepetin as she trails other protesters taking seats designated for the lawmakers. Cottle grabs the woman’s left arm or sleeve and pulls her back. He initially uses one hand,
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around,” Swan said. “Our family and loved ones were affected by drug epidemic.” The two women put their heads together in November 2015 and held a meeting with others that spurred action the next summer. Currently, Nuk’it’un operates out of one building with four beds, and works with the local community and Wildwood Correctional Center to reach out to those needing help. “We all felt the need to provide help for men in recovery,” Anderson said. “It’s a safe place to go and stay for a while to get their life together.” Swan said that the first meeting helped provide an immediate impact, as a full room of people interested
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growth of the fire, but there is still very little chance for rain heading into the weekend. Motorists should be aware of potential delays along the Sterling Highway due to construction, smoke conditions and activity from fire personnel. For current road conditions, visit http://511.alaska.gov. A temporary flight restriction is in effect over the area, and pilots can confirm current restrictions at http://tfr.faa.gov. In response to current
Peninsula Clarion find a way forward. “We will fix this,” Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, said. S en. Tom B egich, D-Anchorage, described the past two days as being some of the hardest in his life, but said he was confident in the Legislature’s ability to find a solution “Will we succeed? We’re not going to make it today, but we have to make it. Alaskans are counting on us to make it.” Although there were calls to come together, the strong language did unsettle some legislators. Wilson told reporters after the session that he found some of the lawmakers’ rhetoric needlessly superfluous and divisive. “No one’s going to have blood on their hands for voting, or for making cuts,
that’s not going to happen,” Wilson said. He was referring to comments Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage, made Wednesday in the House Chamber; Fields said legislators who supported Dunleavy’s cuts, particularly the cuts to health and safety programs would have “blood on their hands.” “We’re going to find a path forward,” Wilson said. “I personally won’t let this state just go up in flames.” Saying he could only speak for himself, Wilson said, “I make my recommendation to folks in my leadership and it’s up to them to negotiate.” Peter Torkelson with the Senate Majority Press Office told the Empire that “Senator Giessel and Governor Dunleavy are speaking daily, seeking a constructive pathway forward.”
then both to hold onto her. Freeman grabs her right arm then quickly releases it. Stepetin said she didn’t know Cottle was the mayor. She said she asked him if he was a security or police officer. “Then you cannot touch me. This is assault,” she recalled saying. She said Cottle dismissed her comment with an expletive. Cottle let go after another Alaska Native protester put herself between the mayor and Stepetin. That activist, Shawna Larson of Anchorage, said Thursday she acted after witnessing the struggle from nearby bleachers. She said Cottle was releasing his grip as she stepped up. Larson said she told Cottle he was not a police officer and he didn’t have the authority to touch Stepetin. She questioned why Cottle targeted a small and petite Native woman, saying he should have known better as a local leader. She
also noted there were police officers at the gathering, but the mayor didn’t turn to them at the time. “He was acting in a violent manner to reach out and touch her instead of politely asking her to please take her seat back in the bleachers or to go get a police officer to do that job,” Larson said. Another protester, Besse Odom of Anchorage, said she also saw Cottle grab Stepetin. Odom, who is black, also was alarmed about a minority citizen being targeted by a public official. “I think folks in elected office should be leading by example and should be very aware of what the laws and regulations, especially in their own communities, say,” Odom said. “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that another individual thinks it’s OK to try to control, touch or guide someone’s body that isn’t theirs, especially a woman and a woman of colour.”
in helping showed up. “We’re an action group,” Swan said. “When we decide we’re going to do it, we do it.” Anderson said all proceeds from the music festival this weekend will go to help the nonprofit organization. “We got the idea of the festival (in 2016) as a way to raise money because we’re a nonprofit, and we needed to raise funds to keep going,” she said. The event runs 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, and 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, and features a stacked lineup of bands and musical artists. Starting Friday at 6 p.m., Seward act Blackwater Railroad Company will take the stage with their mix of guitar, violin, keyboard and vocal ensemble. At 9 p.m., the Hawaiian reggae group H3 will enter to finish off the
night. H3 is based out of Anchorage and plays many reggae hits. Saturday starting at 2 p.m., the Melster Blues with bring a local flair to the event. “No one will be sitting in their seats for this band,” Anderson predicted. “They are that good.” The Melster Blues will then cede the spotlight at 4 p.m. for JUNOsmile, a Florida folk duo comprised of Joseph and Jessy Martens. From there, the blues group Daddy’s Issue come on at 6 p.m. The Gasoline Lollipops cap Saturday night with a performance starting at 9 p.m. The Colorado-based group features a blend of folk, country and “rebellious” punk, according to their website. Anderson added that a variety of food vendors and craft booths will be available, as well as a beer garden.
extreme fire danger, all open fires are prohibited immediately, including campfires, until further notice, in Kenai Peninsula State Parks, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest lands on the Kenai Peninsula. Use of cooking stoves and gas grills is allowed. In addition, Kenai Peninsula State Parks will allow the use of charcoal in contained cooking grills but these remain prohibited on other listed public lands. Some facilities in the Skilak Lake recreation area remain closed. For the latest information on closures in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, call
the Refuge Visitor Center at 907-260-2820 or visit http:// kenai.fws.gov. The Resurrection Pass Trail in the Chugach National Forest has also been partially closed. For the latest information on Chugach closures and restrictions visit https://www. fs.usda.gov/news/chugach/ news-events. For the latest information on the Swan Lake Fire, visit kpboem.com or call the incident management team at 208-391-3488.
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The RustyRavin will host its third annual music festival on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 at Mile 12.5 of Kalifornsky Beach Road in Kenai. Listen to two great days of music from the Gasoline Lollipops of Colorado, Blackwater Railroad Company of Seward, H3, Juno Smile, Daddy’s Issue and The Melster Band! Free camping and parking for all paid concertgoers! The largest beer garden and dance area on the Kenai Peninsula along with food carts, craft vendors and great music! Music starts at 6 p.m. on Friday and ends at midnight. Saturday’s music starts at 2 p.m. and ends at midnight. Adult ticket prices are $35 per day or $55 for a two day pass. Youth tickets are free for 15 and younger with a paying adult. Tickets are available from Eventbrite online or available at the gate. More information is available at 907-398-6935 or by going to: facebook.com/RustyravinPlantRanch. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Nuk It Un Sober Living in Kenai.
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska, along with the Soldotna Chamber’s Student Ambassador Program, is hosting KidFest on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Peninsula Center Mall in Soldotna. This familyfriendly community event promotes health and safety for children returning to school. Get the kids out of the house for an afternoon of educational activity booths and stations, car seat checkups, chances to win prizes and earn backpacks with basic school supplies with completed report card activity, a photo booth, and so much more! Admission is free, and the fun starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m! For more information, visit pchsak.org/ kidfest.
PROPS Committee meeting The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council’s PROPS (Prevention, Response, Operations and Safety) Committee meeting will be held in Nikiski on Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at the Nikiski Senior Center, 50025 Lake Marie Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. For an agenda, directions or more information call 907-283-7222 or 800-652-7222.
Show and Shine
The Local Fraternal Order of Eagles will host the 4th annual Show and Shine on Saturday, July 13 from 12-4 p.m. at the Eagles Club Aerie #3525, 5765 Kenai Spur Highway. Family event, kids welcome. Burgers, hotdogs, car, truck and bike categories, trophies, music, drinks, beer garden. Call 907-283-4938.
‘Wild Pecos Bill’
Kenai Performers Summer Drama Camp students present, “Wild Pecos Bill,” by R. Eugene Jackson. Two shows: Friday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Location: 44045 K-Beach Road (backside of Subway restaurant). For more information, call Terri at 252-6808.
Guns & Hoses
The 3rd annual Guns & Hoses charity softball game will take place on Friday, July 19 at 6 p.m. at the Oiler field in Kenai. All proceeds benefit the Nikiski Children’s Fund.
Fabric, craft sale
The Kenai United Methodist Church is hosting an estate sale from the fabulous stash of Nancy Egbert. Nancy was an active community quilter, knitter and maker of crafts. Quilt fabric, yarn, patterns, doll making materials, scrapping, beading materials will all be available. The sale is Friday, July 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Kenai United Methodist Church is located across from Wells Fargo.
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2nd Annual Disability Pride The Kenai Peninsula will celebrate its 2nd Annual Disability 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.
Salmon Run Series
Come enjoy running and the Tsalteshi Trails this summer during the Salmon Run Series. The five-race series is held Wednesday nights starting July 10. The routes are perfect for any type of runner or walker. Check our Facebook page for weekly trail routes and updates. All proceeds support Kenai Watershed Forum education programs. First race in 2019 is Wednesday July 10, last race is Aug. 7.
Farmers market donation station The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank and Cooperative Extension Service are teaming up on a new way to support local farmers and improve food security in our community. When shopping at the farmers markets, please consider buying an extra produce item to be donated to the food bank. There will be a donation station at each market for donated produce. Food bank staff will distribute the items to people in need. Thank you for supporting both our farmers and our food bank!
Sterling Friday Flea Market The Sterling Community Center invites you to our Summer community event, Sterling Friday Flea Market. On Friday, July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 9 and 16. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The market is for crafters, fruit/vegetable vendors, merchandise vendors, and second-hand booths. 10-feet wide by 20-feet deep spaces for rent in parking lot for $10. Bring your own tents and tables or we have rentals: 6-foot table and one chair $10. Get a space at the Sterling Friday Flea Market anytime during the summer. If the weather is not cooperating vendors can come inside. All vendors and customers will have access to Sterling Community Center facilities and vending machines. Call for registration and information262-7224 or email scc@ acsalaska.net.
Food for Thought
Join us in the Fireweed Diner at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. from June 11 through Sept. 10 for a meal and a time of learning about food and nutrition. RSVP to Greg Meyer, executive director, 907-262-3111 or gmeyer@ kpfoodbank.org.
Soldotna Progress Days Soldotna Progress Days will take place Friday, July 26-Sunday, July 28 at Soldotna Creek Park. Saturday: — 11 a.m.: Progress Days Parade starts. Line up at the So-Hi parking lot at 9 a.m. Route: Down Marydale to Brinkley. Register at SolotnaChamber.com. — 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: vendor and food booths open at Soldotna Creek Park — 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Soldotna Rodeos at Soldotna Rodeo Grounds on K-Beach — 7 p.m.: Rock on the River Concert, featuring 36 Crazyfists, with special guests Distance Defined and Thera. Tickets $25. Purchase at rockontheriver19.brownpapertickets.com or at the gate.
Summer book sale
The Annual Summer Book Sale at the Kenai Community Library will be held from Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20. The usual advance sale for members will be held Wednesday, July 17, from 4 to 6:30 pm. As always, memberships may be purchased and used that evening.
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laska’s senators are working hard. Now let’s lock it in. United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA) is grateful to Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, as well as the senators of Idaho, Washington and Montana, for coming together across party lines to urge British Columbia Premier John Horgan to clean up B.C.’s mining sector and to work towards alleviating the threat B.C.’s large-scale open-pit mines pose to the province’s downstream U.S. neighbors. All eight senators representing B.C.’s four U.S. border states wrote Premier Horgan on June 13, informing him on what they have been doing to monitor and sustain rivers that flow from B.C. into their states and requesting he increase the province’s efforts to do the same. B.C. is rushing through more than a dozen large-scale open-pit mines along the major salmon rivers the province shares with Alaska. Meanwhile, a number of its existing mines are already contaminating U.S. waters — like the abandoned Tulsequah Chief mine in the Taku watershed, and the Kootenai River in Montana and Idaho, where fish and bird deformities and deaths are ongoing. In the case of the AK-B.C. transboundary Unuk River, 59% of the total land draining water to the Unuk (around 80% on the B.C. side of the border) is covered with B.C. mining claims or leases — and yet B.C. regulators give little consideration to the mines’ cumulative effects on downstream fishing communities. In contrast to how things are done in Alaska, B.C. also does not require mine owners to post the full amount of money required to clean up after production — in the worst cases, allowing a mining company to declare bankruptcy and walk away, leaving the province and its taxpayers with the responsibility to cover the costs. As the more than 60 years of acid mine drainage from B.C.’s abandoned Tulsequah Chief mine into the Taku River system clearly shows, that doesn’t work out well for anyone except the mining company. In B.C., the polluter does not pay. (Taku River fishermen have been fighting this battle for decades, and they are not backing down.) Commercial fishing is Alaska’s largest private sector employer, providing jobs for thousands. Each year, it adds billions of dollars to Alaska’s economy and provides billions of pounds of the best food in the world — including wild salmon — to consumers across the globe. It’s all possible because Alaska’s healthy habitat supports wild salmon, just as it has always done. In Southeast Alaska, the Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers are the most productive for salmon, essential to Southeast Alaska’s commercial fisheries and economy. As they’re currently being permitted, B.C.’s large-scale, open-pit transboundary mines threaten all of that. UFA is grateful to Sen. Murkowski for leading the effort to engage with Premier Horgan, to Sen. Sullivan for his continued leadership and support, and to Congressman Young for long working on this issue. It’s clear, however, that B.C. is dragging its feet in developing safeguards for the mines, requiring polluters to pay, or ensuring Alaskans and Americans won’t be stuck dealing with contamination and its fallout should a mine waste dump fail and release billions of gallons of toxic water into a salmon river, as B.C.’s Mount Polley mine did just five years ago. Alaska’s wild salmon and the jobs and the people that depend on them need more assurances. The continued pressure from these members of the U.S. Congress — now united in their call to strengthen B.C.’s safeguards for human health and the environment — is progress. Now, they must continue to push the U.S. Department of State and Global Affairs Canada to take action under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to determine how to best manage our shared waterways — and in many instances, the multibillion-dollar fisheries economies of this region. Alaska’s commercial fishermen are depending on it. — Frances H. Leach, United Fishermen of Alaska executive director
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exas v. United States probably doesn’t ring a bell for most Americans, but the legal proceeding heard Tuesday by a federal appeals court in New Orleans could have dire consequences for the nearly 20 million Americans who have health insurance today because of the Affordable Care Act. Last December, a U.S. District Court judge in the Lone Star State struck down the ACA for a suspect legal reasoning — declaring the individual mandate unconstitutional and inseverable from the rest of Obamacare, thus dooming the entire framework. In the language of the health care debate, that makes the 5th Circuit an actual death panel, not the phonybaloney kind conjured by Obamacare critics a decade ago. The judges literally have in their hands the power to kill the medically needy. According to one Harvard University study, increased insurance enrollment has caused patients to seek medical treatment earlier and thus avoid more risky surgical procedures and other treatments. The federal government’s own analysis show it has saved Americans billions of dollars in the form of lower health care costs. If one 2006 Massachusetts study on the importance of government-backed health insurance can be relied upon, the ACA may have saved 24,000 lives in its first nine years of existence. Kill the ACA and you are going to pull the plug on thousands of human beings, too. What’s truly breathtaking about Texas v. United States, however, is its legal reasoning. Judge Reed C.
O’Connor based his ruling on the decision by Congress to render useless a single provision of the ACA — the individual mandate. The Republican majority did so in 2017 by taking away the penalty as part of its tax cut legislation. No longer do individuals face a fine (or, technically, a tax, according to the Supreme Court) for failing to obtain insurance. No tax? No law. That’s what Judge O’Connor decided. Yet Congress had the option of killing the ACA instead of simply removing the penalty and didn’t take it. And now the courts are going to usurp the legislative function? Isn’t that what conservatives are supposed to hate? Make no mistake, we argued against congressional action to zero out the individual mandate two years ago because it has been a helpful part of the ACA, spurring young, healthy people to buy health insurance, which not only protects them from medical and financial disaster but makes premiums more affordable for everyone by balancing out the risk pool. It’s a win-win approach. But even without the mandate, the thought of denying health insurance to millions of Americans who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it is unacceptable. This country is already suffering enough social and financial division, enough haves versus have-nots class warfare, to throw yet another timber on that particular fire. Forget the ambition of Medicare For All, how about just some basic health insurance coverage of any type for the working poor that they can actually afford? Twice, the Supreme Court has
given its stamp of approval to Obamacare. Kill the health care law now and there will be chaos. The nation’s health care system has adapted. Huge investments have been made. Millions are in the system. If Congress wants to put the nation on a different path, they need to be the ones to make that choice. The jurists of the 5th Circuit aren’t equipped to fundamentally remake health care delivery. Particularly not on such a slender legal thread — on an argument that a provision now rendered useless by the legislative branch was too critical to circumvent. Let’s recall all the ACA provisions that Americans really, really like. Take, for instance, the ability to keep a child on a family health insurance plan until age 26. Or coverage for preexisting conditions. Or expanded Medicaid coverage in many states. What happens to all that if the entirety of Obamacare goes away? The short answer: They go away, too. As much as some people may truly believe President Donald Trump’s claim that he and Republicans in Congress have a heretofore unknown plan to replace the ACA after the 2020 election, Americans should be skeptical. That’s like expecting professional saboteurs, vandals and graffiti artists to devote themselves to restoring public infrastructure to pristine conditions. No one is expecting the court to fix the nation’s health care problems, they’d settle for judges not making them much, much worse.
— The Baltimore Sun, July 9
voices of the peninsula | Mike Miller
Be informed: Vetoes will affect local nonprofit services A
fter the State Legislature approved a budget with some very deep cuts, Gov. Mike Dunleavy used his veto pen to cut another $444 million. These cuts will profoundly impact the life of all Alaskans, including the Homer area. In conversations with some of the Homer Foundation’s partners we know that as a result of this budget local nonprofits will lose significant funding. There is misunderstanding by some that the philanthropic sector can fill these budget holes. This is wishful thinking. In 2018 total philanthropic giving in Alaska added up to approximately $135 million. This is only a portion of the cuts in the budget even before the governor’s vetoes. As a leading local distributor of funds, last fiscal year the Homer Foundation distributed $150,000 in grants and scholarships. We are proud of our fund holders, donors and volunteers who love this community and help their neighbors by giving to the foundation. What does this mean for our community? Our partners tell us the loss of state funding will mean layoffs, lost matching grants, and reduced help for members of our community that need it most. Here are just some of the outcomes: ■ Medicaid dental services: Some 300 adults who receive dental care at the SVT Health Center each year would lose access to those services due to loss
of the state’s Medicaid adult dental benefit. ■ Early childhood: Funding is eliminated for Head Start and other early ed programs. Homer’s Head Start serves 20 children aged 3 to 5. In addition, elimination of the Best Beginnings program could cut enrollment in half for the local Homer Imagination Library program, which provides hundreds of kids here with earlyreader books. ■ South Peninsula Hospital: Medicaid cuts — first by the Legislature, then by the governor — will cost the hospital hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue. Short-term impacts in Long Term Care would likely be reduced staffing. Cuts to Medicaid and behavioral health treatment grants will divert patients into the emergency room, where care is more expensive and hospitals have to cover without reimbursement. ■ Homer seniors: Elderly living at or near poverty area count on the state’s need-based senior benefits program, which was eliminated. Monthly grants of $76 to $250 were used by seniors for food, rent and medicine. Exact figures aren’t available, but the state counts 1,200 recipients on the Kenai Peninsula. ■ Arts: Elimination of the Alaska State Council on the Arts will punch a $20,000 hole in the budget of the Homer Council on the Arts, or 12-15% of its budget.
■ Behavioral Health Services: State mental health grants used to pay for state-required services that are not covered by insurance, such as emergencies at the hospital or police station, are eliminated — cutting income up to $250,000 in the budget of the South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services. ■ The Homeless Assistance Program: Run by South Peninsula Haven House, it will be cut by at least $60,000 due to the near-elimination of the state’s homeless assistance grants. ■ Economic loss: In 2018 the Homer area nonprofit sector accounted for $5.9 million in revenues, of which $2.4 million was new money into the area. Much of this was federal matching funds which require state funding to qualify for the federal portion. By noting theses impacts we are not entering the political conversation. That is for others. Some would argue that a large PFD will help all Alaskans. We’re not debating the merits of that argument either. Our role here is to inform the community of the very real local adverse consequences resulting from this budget. Whatever your position on the issue, be informed. Mike Miller is the executive director of the Homer Foundation. The Homer Foundation is the oldest community foundation in the state of Alaska and annually awards grants and scholarships. In 2018, the foundation award $150,000 in the Homer area.
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Officer alleges sexual misconduct by general By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press WASHINGTON — A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination. Members of Congress have raised questions about the allegations and the military investigation that found insufficient evidence to charge him. The officer told The Associated Press that Gen. John Hyten subjected her to a series of unwanted sexual advances by kissing, hugging and rubbing up against her in 2017 while she was one of his aides. She said that he tried to derail her military career after she rebuffed him. The Air Force investigated the woman’s allegations, which she reported days after Hyten’s nomination was announced in April, and found there was insufficient evidence to charge the general or recommend any administrative punishment. The accuser remains in the military but has moved to a different job. “My life was ruined by this,” she told the AP. The woman asked to not
be identified by name. The AP generally does not identify those who say they have been sexually assaulted. The accusations against Hyten come at a time when the Pentagon has had an unusual amount of turmoil in its senior ranks, with only an acting defense secretary for the past six months. One of President Donald Trump’s nominees for that position, Patrick Shanahan , recently withdrew after details of his contentious divorce surfaced. On Sunday, an admiral, William Moran, who had been selected to be the top Navy officer, withdrew due to what officials said was an inappropriate professional relationship; Moran said he didn’t want to be “an impediment” and requested to be allowed to retire. It’s unclear when, or if, Hyten’s confirmation hearing will move forward. It has not been scheduled, despite the fact that the current vice chairman, Gen. Paul Selva, is scheduled to retire at the end of the month. Air Force Col. DeDe Halfhill, a Pentagon spokeswoman, said Wednesday that Hyten’s nomination remains on course. “With more than 38 years of service to our nation, General
Hyten has proven himself to be a principled and dedicated patriot,” she said. A senior Air Force official said investigators went through 10,000 pages of documents, conducted interviews with as many as 50 people and pursued every lead but did not uncover evidence to support the allegations. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, added that they also found no evidence that the woman was lying. Last month, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Duckworth sent a letter to acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper asking why Hyten was not removed from his post amid the investigation. The letter, obtained by the AP, raised questions about whether he received special treatment. The woman making the allegations said she, too, wonders if Hyten received special treatment because of his rank, and she fears her honesty and motives will be questioned because of the circumstances and timing of her allegations. The woman began working for Hyten in November 2016. Though he is an Air Force general, she is in another military branch, which she asked
Greece: Emergency declared after deadly storm hits resorts By Costas Kantouris Associated Press
THESSALONIKI, Greece — A state of emergency has been declared in an area of northern Greece after a violent storm tore through seaside resorts, killing six tourists. A fisherman, who had been missing, was also found dead Thursday taking the death toll to seven. The widespread damage wrought by the storm has renewed calls from civil protection experts, environmental groups, and the country’s Orthodox Church for a shift in policies to address the impact of climate change on Greece’s coastline terrain. Powerful gales late Wednesday hammered the Halkidiki peninsula snapping trees and power pylons, tossing vehicles and flinging beach lounge chairs into trees, leaving swathes of debris across the coastline. Authorities said 22 people remain hospitalized, including a woman in critical condition, and more than 100 others received medical attention. Six of the dead were tourists: two each from Russia, the Czech Republic and Romania.
Two of those who died were killed when high winds overturned their recreational vehicle, while an 8-year-old boy and his mother were killed when an outdoor restaurant’s lean-to roof collapsed. Another two were killed by falling trees. The storm occurred nearly a year after a wildfire near Athens killed at least 100 people during a heatwave, and prompted concern over more frequent damaging weather events. “From now on, these phenomena will occur with increasing frequency, especially in the Mediterranean area which is sensitive to climate change,” Efthymis Lekkas, a professor at Athens University’s Department of Geology and Geo-environment, who heads a public agency for earthquake and disaster planning, told staterun TV. “We must definitely adapt our civil protection plans and incorporate updated scientific knowledge and know-how to deal with these phenomena.” The environmental group Greenpeace called in the government to abandon plans to expand offshore natural
gas exploitation and invest in renewable alternatives. “We know that increased temperatures produce more catastrophic weather events,” said Nikos Charalambides, head of Greenpeace in Greece. “We only have a few years left to address our lack of response to climate change.” Greece’s Orthodox Church leader, Archbishop Ieronymos, criticized the “indiscriminate use of natural resources that burden the atmosphere and ultimately causes climate change.” The storm in Halkidiki was the first major event to be addressed by the country’s new conservative government following a general election Sunday. The army was ordered to help civilian agencies restore power and running water to damaged areas and end road closures and disruptions to rail services. The Culture Ministry said monasteries at the nearby Orthodox Christian monastic sanctuary of Mount Athos — the easternmost section of the three-finger Halkidiki peninsula — did not suffer any serious damage.
Bosnian Muslims mark 1995 massacre of thousands with burials By Darko Bandic Associated Press
SREBRENICA, BosniaHerzegovina — Thousands of mourners gathered Thursday to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, the worst mass killing in Europe since World War II, as Serbian officials continued to dispute that genocide was committed in the eastern Bosnian enclave. Relatives of the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys killed by Bosnian Serb troops were among those attending a ceremony at a memorial site that included the burial of 33 newly identified victims of the killings that took place July 11-22, 1995. More than 1,000 are still considered missing from the mass slaughter during the Bosnian civil war. Many victims were ambushed along forest routes while fleeing Srebrenica in scorching heat without food or water. They were either shot on the spot, or taken to collective centers where they were executed and thrown into mass graves Mevlid Halilovic, a relative
of a victim, said many of the people who carried out the massacre were still at large. “Those who did this (killing) have to be punished,” he said. “And it was all done by our (Serb) neighbors, those who live just around here.” Nura Begovic was burying the remains of her brother, who was identified through his hand bone. “I spent 24 years looking for his body and I only found one bone,” she said. “But today, both I and my family have found peace.” Both Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic and military commander Ratko Mladic, who led troops that captured Srebrenica on July 11, 1995, were sentenced by a U.N. war crimes court to life in prison. Although the mass killings were branded genocide by international courts, Serbian and Bosnia Serb officials refuse to use the term. They did not send official delegations to the commemoration on Thursday. Nenad Popovic, an openly pro-Russian minister in Serbia’s government, said in a statement that “there was
no genocide in Srebrenica and Serbs will never accept to be stamped as genocidal people.” He said Serbia should rethink its goal of becoming a European Union member because of such claims. Western officials disagreed. “Today marks the passage of 24 years since the genocide in Srebrenica,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. “This painful chapter in European history must never be denied nor forgotten. We stand with those who continue to seek justice.” A joint statement issued by European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and EU enlargement commissioner Johannes Hahn, using the term “genocide,” called it “one of the darkest moments of humanity in modern European history.” “There is no place for inflammatory rhetoric, for denial, revisionism or the glorification of war criminals,” the statement said. “Attempts to rewrite history in Bosnia and Herzegovina or anywhere are unacceptable.”
the AP not to disclose. The officer said the unwanted sexual contact, kissing and hugging began in early 2017 and recurred several times throughout that year when she was working closely with Hyten. She said she repeatedly pushed him away and told him to stop. In December 2017, when they were in southern California for the annual Reagan National Defense Forum, Hyten came into her room wearing workout clothes and hugged her tightly and rubbed up against her, according to the woman. She said she told him to leave. Hyten then asked the woman if she was going to report him. She said she told him no. The woman said she didn’t report the incidents at the time in order to avoid embarrassment, and out of fear of retaliation. She was also thinking about retiring, and believed Hyten was as well, so she concluded that he would not pose a risk to any other service members. She later learned that she was under investigation by Strategic Command for what officials said was “toxic” leadership behavior. That allegation surprised
her, she says, because Hyten was familiar with her leadership style and “encouraged” it. He had given her glowing performance reviews, some of which were reviewed by the AP. “I was not the most popular officer in the command. In fact, one could say I was not popular at all,” she said. “But I was very successful in turning around an organization.” In her interview with the AP, she showed copies of performance reviews from Hyten in which she was ranked as the top officer out of 71 on his staff. Hyten wrote that she had “unlimited potential to lead and serve with distinction as a multi-star” general. “Exceptionally competent and committed leader with the highest level of character,” Hyten wrote, adding that “her ethics are above reproach.” The investigators issued her a letter of reprimand for her leadership and she was removed from her job at Strategic Command. She submitted her retirement. But military officials in her branch of service determined her retirement was coerced and they rejected it. They then moved her to another senior job in the Washington area. As she moved into her
position, the officer received another negative evaluation by Hyten, which she appealed. During the appeals process, Hyten was nominated for the vice chairman position. The woman said she decided she couldn’t live with the idea that Hyten might assault someone else if he was confirmed for the job. She reported the sexual misconduct to the Defense Department inspector general. Because the charges involved criminal sexual assault, the case was referred to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and a formal investigation into Hyten was launched. Several weeks later, Gen. James Holmes, the officer in charge of the investigation, decided not to press charges. Asked whether she has ever filed similar complaints, the officer said she was one of several who reported a commander for sexual harassment in 2007 in Iraq. The woman told the AP she believes Hyten has committed “the perfect crime where no one will ever believe me.” “I’ve already completed a successful career,” she said. “I had nothing to gain from doing this.”
US budget deficit jumps 23% By Martin Crutsinger Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit increased by $140 billion during the first nine months of this budget year to $747.1 billion as government revenues and spending both hit records. The Treasury Department reported Thursday that the deficit for the current fiscal year through June is up 23.1% over the same period a year ago with receipts rising by 2.7% while spending increased 6.6%. The Trump administration is forecasting that the deficit for the full budget year, which ends on Sept. 30, will top $1 trillion, up from a deficit of $779 billion last year. The Congressional Budget Office is not quite so pessimistic for this year, forecasting a deficit of $896 billion this year. But the CBO projects that deficits will top $1 trillion beginning in 2022 and will remain above $1 trillion annually through 2029. The surge in deficits reflects
a variety of factors including a $1.5 trillion tax cut President Donald Trump pushed through Congress in late 2017 and billions of dollars in extra spending Congress approved in early 2018. The Congress and the Trump administration have been unable to agree on a new budget, raising the prospects of another possible government shutdown when the new budget year starts on Oct. 1. In addition, Congress must pass an increase to the debt ceiling or risk an unprecedented default in the $22 trillion national debt. The administration is pushing Congress to reach a budget deal and boost the debt limit before it starts its August recess but Democrats remain far apart with the Trump White House on what a deal should look like. The Treasury’s monthly budget report showed that for June the deficit totaled $8.5 billion, down from a deficit of $74.9 billion in June 2018. However, much of that
improvement reflected a calendar quirk that resulted in government benefits for June being distributed in May because June 1 fell on a Saturday. For the October to June period, government receipts have totaled $2.61 trillion while spending totaled $3.36 trillion, both record amounts for the first nine months of a budget year. The rise in receipts included a 78% jump in customs duties, which total $52 billion so far this budget year. Trump in May announced that he was doubling the punitive tariff he had imposed on $250 billion of Chinese goods from 10% to $25% after talks on a trade agreement to protect U.S. technology broke down. Trump held out the prospect of raising the tariff on an additional $300 billion of Chinese products but has suspended that possibility for now after the Chinese agreed to go back to the bargaining table.
Diplomats shaken by resignation of Britain’s US ambassador By Matthew Lee Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The abrupt resignation of Britain’s ambassador to the United States over leaked cables critical of the Trump administration may have jolted official Washington, but it’s unlikely to have a lasting impact on the U.S.British relationship or diplomatic practice. Current and former diplomats say the leak of Ambassador Kim Darroch’s sensitive reports is unfortunate and alarming, particularly given the apparent political motive behind it. Yet, they believe any complications will be temporary even as they create shortterm turbulence in relations. “It’s a problem, but I don’t know that it has a chilling affect over time because in the end people have jobs to do and they do their jobs,” said Ronald Neumann, a retired three-time U.S. ambassador who is the president of the American Academy of Diplomacy. “It’s wrong and it’s too bad. Still, you move on because there’s work to be done.” Darroch, a well-known figure in Washington, resigned on Wednesday amid an uproar over the candid cables, saying “the current situation is making
it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like.” The resignation followed President Donald Trump’s furious caustic response to the leaked cables in which Darroch offered candid negative views of his administration. In the cables, Darroch called the administration’s policy toward Iran “incoherent,” said the president might be indebted to “dodgy Russians” and raised doubts about whether the White House “will ever look competent.” Trump’s lambasting of Darroch on Twitter — he called the ambassador “a pompous fool” and “a very stupid guy” and criticized outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May — drew condemnation from both sides of the Atlantic. British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who is in the running to replace May, replied: “Allies need to treat each other with respect.” Others suggested that Trump’s reaction proved Darroch’s point. “Trump’s petty and vindictive overreaction not only reinforces the accuracy of Darroch’s portrait of him in his leaked cables, but further erodes an already complicated bilateral relationship,” said William Burns, a highly respected
retired career diplomat who served as deputy secretary of state during the Obama administration and is president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The State Department downplayed the fracas, saying: “The United States and the United Kingdom share a bond that is bigger than any individual, and we look forward to continuing that partnership. We remain committed to the U.S.-UK Special Relationship and our shared global agenda.” But Rep. Adam Schiff, the California Democrat who chairs the House intelligence committee, said Trump’s comments make the work of American diplomats abroad harder than they already are. “Diplomats the world over, including ours, are expected to provide candid assessments and advice to their home governments,” he said. “If a foreign leader treated an American ambassador as President Trump treated the British ambassador, we would be up in arms, and justifiably so. “ In fact, U.S. diplomats have already felt the consequences of leaked cables that laid out unvarnished and often unflattering impressions of foreign leaders and governments.
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An open le t ter from Al A sk A business le Aders: As leaders representing diverse industries that provide thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of investment across the state, we ask all of our elected officials to think about Alaska’s economic future and its long-term quality of life. We are concerned about the impasse over the operating budget and size of the Permanent Fund dividend. Until we can solve these standoffs, our state’s long-term fiscal and political stability is at risk. We believe the folloWing: 1. Legislators need to convene in a single location so that all 60 members can vote Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes up or down. Every legislator owes it to the public to go on the record on this important vote. 2. Lawmakers need to adopt and adhere to a new Permanent Fund dividend formula that will not draw down unsustainable amounts from the fund’s earnings reserve this year, next year or in any future year. 3. The governor’s more than $400 million in budget vetoes, when combined with the $190 million already cut out of the budget by the Legislature this year, go too far, too fast. Cuts of that size will eliminate critical public services and result in the loss of thousands of jobs, likely pushing Alaska into recession. The public wants a responsible, sustainable budget for years to come. 4. The current stalemate is bad for business and for a healthy Alaska where Alaskans want to live and work. The public needs decisions now, not later. And we need decisions that look long term, overlooking short-term politics. Nobody benefits from repeating this debate a year from now. signed: Alaska Bankers Association Joe Beedle, chair, University of Alaska task force on restructuring Barbara Cash, founder, SALT AK Larry S. Cash, CEO, RIM Architects Kyle Griffiths, chief financial officer, F. Robert Bell & Associates Jim Jansen, chairman, Lynden Inc. Lana Johnson, senior VP, MSI Communications Karen King, president and CEO, Spawn Ideas Gabriel Kompkoff, president and CEO, Chugach Alaska Corp. Jeff Koonce, principal/founder and owner, KPB Architects Anthony Mallott, president and CEO, Sealaska Corp. Mike Navarre, president, Zan Inc. Kris Norosz, retired director of government affairs, Icicle Seafoods Bill Popp, president and CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Michael A. Prozeralik, managing principal and owner, KPB Architects Ed Rasmuson, retired, National Bank of Alaska John Rubini, chairman and CEO, JL Properties Gail Schubert, president and CEO, Bering Straits Native Corp. Jae Shin, principal and owner, KPB Architects Preston Simmons, chief executive, Providence Health & Services Alaska Julie Taylor, CEO, Alaska Regional Hospital
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Time at the cabin By Rev. Andy Carlson M.Div For the Peninsula Clarion
I am thankful for my in-laws and trips to their cabin in remote Alaska. When we lived in Fairbanks years ago, we would drive two hours from Fairbanks and then drive two hours by jet boat to get to the cabin. It is remote. A couple years ago my wife and I inherited the cabin and now take friends and family to it for a time of rest. At the time you read this I will be there. It is difficult to describe the experience of “going to the cabin.” There are always family and/ or friends along for the experience. There is the fly fishing in crystal clear water. There are the evenings sitting on the river bank with a fire in the pit and the sound of the river. There are card games and telling stories. You feel like you have been to a mental “spa” when you leave. I think most Alaskans understand the need to get out of town and enjoy our beautiful state. It is just so difficult to find the time in
our busy short summers. Americans in general get less vacation time than most developed countries — google it. This in turn affects our physical, mental, and spiritual health. Our busy schedules also affect our relationships with friends and family. Lest I sound to “preachy,” it’s fair to note that preachers are probably the most guilty of not taking time off work to rest. What does the Bible say about taking vacation time or time to rest? It actually says quite a bit. In the creation account in the Bible, God rests on the seventh day, after a busy six-day work week. The only part of the Bible God wrote with his own hand was on stone tablets and we know them as the Ten Commandments. One of them is to take a day of mental, spiritual, and physical rest. Jesus, during an especially busy time said to his disciples, “’Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.” (ESV Mark 6:31).
When we think about the best times we have in life, we don’t think about long work days, we think of vacation time spent with family and friends and the wonderful memories that we cherish. We also can take an hour for spiritual rest with God and others in one of our many churches in the area. Maybe take a relaxing ride out Funny River Road and visit me?
and 25 years old. For more information contact us through our Facebook Page KP Young Adult Ministry.
109 on the Sterling Highway. All are welcome. Non perishable food items may be dropped at this same location Monday thru Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact the church office for more information at 262-7512.
Written by Rev. Andy Carlson M.Div. Pastor Carlson grew up with 22 siblings in a log cabin in the backwoods of Alaska (120 miles from the Arctic Circle). He has served 23 years in the parish (five of those years were as a Navy/Marine chaplain). He is a Gulf War Veteran. He has served Funny River Community Lutheran Church since 2015. Sunday services are at 11 a.m., followed by a lunch that everyone is invited to. The church is located at 15 mile Funny River Road. (Take a right on Rabbit Run and go a 1/4 mile to the church). The church website is www.funnyriverlutheran.org.
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Pope: Migrants are people, not just a social issue ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has prayed for migrants in a special Mass, saying they are people and not just a social issue. The Mass, celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, marked the sixth anniversary of the pope’s visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa on July 8, 2013. Francis had been pope for only four months when he made the surprise visit, his first pastoral visit outside
Rome. The island, halfway between Sicily and the North African coast, has become one of the main European points of entry for migrants and refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe. The pope said “they are persons. These are not mere social or migrant issues. They are the symbol of all those rejected by today’s globalized society.”
Church Briefs Fabric and Craft Materials Sale The Kenai United Methodist Church is hosting an estate sale from the fabulous stash of Nancy Egbert. Nancy was an active community quilter, knitter and maker of crafts. Quilt fabric, yarn, patterns, doll making materials, scrapping, beading materials will all be available. The sale is Friday, July 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Kenai United Methodist Church is located across from Wells Fargo.
KP Young Adult Ministry KP Young Adult Ministry is available at Ammo Can Coffee Thursday nights at 7 p.m. KP Young Adult Ministry is geared toward fostering the healthy Christian Community for young adults between the ages of 18
Clothes Quarters open weekly Clothes Quarters at Our Lady of the Angels is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 907-283-4555.
Kasilof Community Church Food Pantry Kasilof Community Church Food Pantry starts Wednesday, June 5 and every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for residents in the community who are experiencing food shortages. The pantry is located in the church office building next to the Kasilof Mercantile, about mile
Soldotna Food Pantry open weekly The Soldotna Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents in the community who are experiencing food shortages. The Food Pantry is located at the Soldotna United Methodist Church at 158 South Binkley Street, and all are welcome. Non-perishable food items or monetary donations may be dropped off at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or on Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information call 262-4657.
United Methodist Church Food Pantry The Kenai United Methodist Church provides a food pantry for those in need every Monday from 12:30-3 p.m. The Methodist Church is located on the Kenai Spur Highway next to the Boys and Girls Club. The entrance to the Food Pantry is through the side door. The Pantry closes for holidays. For more information contact the church at 907-283-7868.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help sets place at table A Place at the Table, a new outreach ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Soldotna continues to offer a hot meal and fellowship and blood pressure checks to anyone interested. The meal is the second, third and fourth Sunday of each
month, from 4-6 p.m. at Fireweed Hall, located on campus at 222 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna. The Abundant Life Assembly of God church, Sterling, will be joining us in this ministry and providing a hot meal on the second Sunday of the month at 4-6 p.m. at Fireweed Hall. The Soldotna Church of the Nazarene will offer the meal on the third Sunday of each month. Our Lady of Perpetual Help will offer on the fourth Sunday of each month. Our Lady of Perpetual Help would like to invite other churches who would like to join this ministry to perhaps pick up one of the other Sunday evenings in the month. Call 262-5542. Submit announcements to news@peninsulaclarion. com. Submissions are due the Wednesday prior to publication. For more information, call 907-283-7551.
Religious Services Assembly of God
Church of Christ
Church of Christ
Church of Christ
Soldotna Church Of Christ
Mile 1/4 Funny River Road, Soldotna
209 Princess St., Kenai 283-7752 Pastor Stephen Brown Sunday..9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.................6:30 p.m. www.kenainewlife.org
Peninsula Christian Center
161 Farnsworth Blvd (Behind the Salvation Army) Soldotna, AK 99669 Pastor Jon Watson 262-7416 Sunday ....................... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday..................6:30 p.m. www.penccalaska.org Nursery is provided
The Charis Fellowship Sterling Grace Community Church
Dr. Roger E. Holl, Pastor 907-862-0330 Meeting at the Sterling Senior Center, 34453 Sterling Highway Sunday Morning ........10:30 a.m.
262-2202 / 262-4316 Minister - Nathan Morrison Sunday Worship ........10:00 a.m. Bible Study..................11:15 a.m. Evening Worship ........ 6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible .................... 7:00 p.m.
Kenai Fellowship Mile 8.5 Kenai Spur Hwy.
Church 283-7682
Classes All Ages ........10:00 a.m. Worship Service.........11:15 a.m. Wed. Service ................ 7:00 p.m. www.kenaifellowship.org
Episcopal
50750 Kenai Spur Hwy (mile 24.5) 776-7660 Sunday Services Bible Study..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......11:00 a.m. Fellowship Meal....... 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Worship ... 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.................... 7:00 p.m
Nazarene
Connecting Community to Christ (907) 262-4660 229 E. Beluga Ave. soldotnanazarene.com Pastor: Dave Dial Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Dinner & Discipleship 6:00 p.m.
Funny River Community Lutheran Church
North Star United Methodist Church
Andy Carlson, Pastor Missouri Synod 35575 Rabbit Run Road off Funny River Rd. Phone 262-7434 Sunday Worship ........11:00 a.m. www.funnyriverlutheran.org
St. Francis By The Sea
110 S. Spruce St. at Spur Hwy. - Kenai • 283-6040 Sunday Services Worship Service.........11:00 a.m. Eucharistic Services on the 1st & 4th Sundays
283-6040
Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Mile ¼ Kenai Spur Box 568, Soldotna, AK 99669 262-4757 Pastor Meredith Harber Worship ............11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month
Sterling Lutheran Church LCMS 35100 McCall Rd. Behind Sterling Elementary School Worship: Sunday .... 11:00 a.m. Bill Hilgendorf, Pastor 907-740-3060
Non Denominational
Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Hwy, Nikiski “Whoever is thirsty, let him come”
776-8732 NSUMC@alaska.net Sunday Worship ..........9:30 a.m.
300 W. Marydale • Soldotna 262-4865 John Rysdyk - Pastor/Teacher Sunday: Morning Worship ................9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ..6:00 p.m.
Star Of The North Lutheran Church L.C.M.S.
You Are Invited! Wheelchair Accessible
Lutheran
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Methodist
Dustin Atkinson, Pastor Sponsor of the Lutheran Hour 216 N. Forest Drive, Kenai 283-4153 SUMMER SCHEDULE Worship Service.........10:00 a.m.
Nikiski Church Of Christ
Catholic 222 W. Redoubt, Soldotna Oblates of Mary Immaculate 262-4749 Daily Mass Tues.-Fri. .................... 12:05 p.m. Saturday Vigil ........... 5:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday................4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 10:00 a.m.
Mile 91.7 Sterling Hwy. 262-5577 Minister Tony Cloud Sunday Services Bible Study..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service Bible Study.................... 7:00 p.m
Lutheran
Southern Baptist Non Denominational Kalifonsky Christian Center
Mile 17 K-Beach Rd. 283-9452 Pastor Steve Toliver Pastor Charles Pribbenow Sunday Worship .......10:30 a.m. Youth Group Wed. ..... 7:00 p.m. Passion for Jesus Compassion for Others
Kenai Bible Church
604 Main St. 283-7821 Pastor Vance Wonser Sunday School..............9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship ........11:00 a.m. Evening Service .......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .... 6:30 p.m.
North Kenai Chapel Pastor Wayne Coggins 776-8797 Mile 29 Kenai Spur Hwy
Sunday Worship...................10:30 am Wed. Share-a-Dish/Video.....6:30 pm
College Heights Baptist Church
44440 K-Beach Road Pastor: Scott Coffman Associate Pastor: Jonah Huckaby 262-3220 www.collegeheightsbc.com
Sunday School .......9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Morn. Worship .......9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - Home Groups. Nursery provided
First Baptist Church of Kenai
12815 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai 283-7672 Sunday School..............9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ......10:45 a.m. Evening Service .......... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..... 6:30 p.m.
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Pilots walk off on Oilers Staff Report Peninsula Clarion
The Peninsula Oilers fell victim to a late rally by the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Thursday at
Mulcahy Stadium, losing 5-4 in walk-off fashion. The Oilers led 4-1 into the bottom of the seventh but gave up three runs to tie it. The Pilots won it in the bottom of the 10th on a
controversial call at first base by the umpiring crew. With the winning run just 90 feet away on third, Zach Sehgal grounded to second and barely beat the throw to first to allow the winning run to score.
With their second straight loss, the Oilers (12-21) fall to 11 games behind the Anchorage Bucs (22-9) in the Alaska Baseball League See OIELRS, Page A10
Allie returns, discusses pro career By Joey KLECKA Peninsula Clarion
In joining the pro ranks of distance running and the Brooks Running company, Soldotna’s Allie Ostrander is strengthening her ideals and running philosophies at the next level. Ostrander said goodbye to a wildly successful four years at Boise State this summer by first announcing her decision to turn pro July 2, then following that up with her decision to join Brooks Running, a Seattle-based company that designs and markets performance wear for runners. Henceforth, Ostrander will compete for the club team Brooks Beasts. Wednesday evening, Ostrander was back in Alaska helping with her Caring for the Kenai brainchild, the Salmon Run Series, a five-week series of 5-kilometer races that is now in its eighth season. Before leading the children’s event in a 1K loop, Ostrander spoke about her decision to turn pro. In the end, she turned to the same adviser that sent her to Boise State to run college. Gut instinct. “In the end, I feel like Brooks was the best fit with the best resources,” she said. “I have a lot of confidence in their coaching.” Ostrander will be receiving coaching from Brooks Beast coach Danny Mackey, who Ostrander said holds a masters degree in exercise science and biomechanics. Ostrander has impacted every team or program that she’s touched. In high school, she won three straight Alaska state titles in crosscountry running, but also helped bring the varsity program up to the level where the Kardinals were competing for team titles. The Kenai Central girls never won a team championship until Ostrander was gone, doing so with triumphs in 2015 and 2018. At Boise State, Ostrander’s career climbed to an entirely new level, as she set new standards See SRA, Page A9
Boise State’s Allie Ostrander competes in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final June 30 at the Prefontaine Classic at Stanford University in California. (Photo taken by Cortney White)
Lynn helps Rangers shut out Astros By Stephen Hawkins AP Baseball Writer
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lance Lynn had more strikes thrown than words used postgame to describe his major league-best 12th victory, one that got the Texas Rangers off to the kind of start their manager had hoped for coming out of the All-Star break. The short answers have become as common for the big right-hander as his impressive outings on the mound. Lynn matched his season high with 11 strikeouts in seven strong innings and the Rangers beat the AL West-leading Houston Astros 5-0 in the only game Thursday night when Major League Baseball resumed its schedule. “It was a good game. We scored runs, played good defense. They didn’t score any runs, we won,” Lynn said in one of his longer responses
to five questions in his postgame talk with reporters that lasted about 75 seconds. Lynn (12-4) won his fifth consecutive start, and is 8-1 over his last 11 starts. He scattered six hits (five singles and a double) and walked two while throwing 75 of 110 pitches for strikes. “He’s going to fill the zone up, keep everybody on their toes and try to get them to put the ball in play by throwing strikes,” catcher Jeff Mathis said. “That’s what we’ve come to expect of him and he’s been doing it lately.” Houston (57-34) still has a sevengame division lead over Oakland, with the Rangers (49-42) eight games back in third place. Astros lefty Framber Valdez (3-5) didn’tmakeitoutofthefirstinning,when Texas jumped ahead with four runs. “We’ve seen this out of him,” manager AJ Hinch said. “The good
version is really good. And the version that struggles, it’s tough for him to manage innings and get out of innings.” Lynn, who signed a $30 million, three-year free agent deal over the winter after pitching for Minnesota and the New York Yankees last year, is 8-0 in 10 home starts for the Rangers. “He seems to be throwing harder this year,” Astros right fielder Josh Reddick said. “He’s already got such a heavy fastball that gets on you pretty quick. And once you add a little more velo to that, it’s going to be a little bit harder task.” Lynn has thrown at least 100 pitches in 10 consecutive starts, the second-longest streak in the majors this season — Washington’s Max Scherzer had 12 games in a row with at least 100 pitches until last month. “That’s something that he prides himself,” manager Chris Woodward said. “I don’t consider him like most
pitchers. He’s got a lot of old school ... if he were pitching back in the 70s or 80s, he’d probably go 170 pitches. That’s just his mentality.” Jose Leclerc and Chris Martin each pitched an inning to wrap up the fourth shutout for the Rangers this season. It was the sixth time Houston was held scoreless. Texas was up 1-0 before sluggers Nomar Mazara and All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo had strange hits. Mazara had an infield single when the ball spun off his shattered bat at 44 mph and barely got past the mound, then Gallo drove in a run with a double that ricocheted hard off second baseman Jose Altuve and never got out of the infield. Rougned Odor, still hitting .198, made it 4-0 when he drove in two runs with the first of his two doubles. Odor doubled again in the third, and then scored on a single by Jeff Mathis.
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n their extravagant dresses and tightly wound curls, my cousins would dance their weekends away. Irish stepdancing is marked by intricate footwork coupled with a stoic upper body. When they danced, I would watch the curls bounce and bounce, their legs moving in methodical chaos and their arms still by their side and would think, “I could never do that.” They were able to travel the world through dancing and make trips out of of every Feis, the traditional Gaelic arts and culture festivals that would take them to cities across the country and Ireland. They could make wild flailing of their legs beautiful, thoughtfully taking each step and connecting it all in an elegant flow. Meanwhile, I was kicked out of ballet lessons because I didn’t have the grace. I always thought that I would get some as I grew older, find a way to float when I walked or move my body in a way that was more like a butterfly and less like a bulldozer. But, the grace never came. When I dance, I flail. Actually, when I do most things, I flail. Weekly throughout the summer, I would climb Mount Marathon with friends, training for the iconic Fourth of July race and find my body fast flailing the whole way down the mountain. As a second-time racer, I was looking for any tips or tricks I could use to shave off time for a personal record. Lucky for me, I got a lot of them from Fred Moore, who ran his 50th consecutive Mount Marathon Race this year. Training with him up the racer’s trail, I would fall behind while he followed his routes and passed each tree, bush and rock as if they were old friends. There is not much grace in climbing a mountain, it’s mostly brute force, but at the summit when all of Seward is below you and the real hard part is behind you, it’s easy to feel lithe. And that lissomeness is amplified on the downhill. With the shale of Mount Marathon below your feet, runners descending the peak seem to float from the top down. On one trip down the racer’s trail, my legs were reaching far ahead for any soft spot of scree to slide into and my hands were bouncing in the air near my shoulders helping to maintain my balance. Fred was below me, precisely placing each foot with his arms at his side. In the methodical chaos of descending Mount Marathon, he was dancing. He stopped ahead of me to give me some advice. “Kick your feet out and back at an even pace, so you know when and where each step is going to land. Have them kick in front of you and come back in.” See BLUE, Page A10
Elodea still threat to Alaska salmon
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The last strand of elodea on the Kenai Peninsula was found during a survey in May 2019. This fragment is brown and brittle, signs of dying from having been treated with herbicide since 2017. (Photo by Matt Bowser/Kenai National Wildlife Refuge).
he commercial harvest of the five salmon species in Alaska was worth $586 million to fishermen in 2018. More than half of those gross earnings are attributable to sockeye salmon, valued at $344 million. I suspect most Alaskans, particularly commercial fishermen, would be alarmed if the value of their sockeye harvest was reduced by, say, half. That’s exactly what a 2019 article published in the Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics says is likely if elodea, a freshwater invasive plant, successfully invaded all suitable water bodies in Alaska. University of Alaska economists Dr. Toby Schwoerer and Dr. Joseph Little, together with fisheries scientist Dr. Milo Adkison,
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co-authored this paper that estimated average annual losses of $159 million to the commercial fishing industry as sockeye habitats, particularly spawning beds, are degraded. The magnitude of this potential loss is staggering. In contrast, only $3.2 million was spent during 2010 to 2018 to combat this invasion in Alaska. Most of the funding to date has originated from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, but other partners have contributed to fill the fiscal gap. The Alaska Division of Agriculture is the lead state agency for elodea management, but the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
supports efforts when it can. This year, even as the DOA plans herbicide treatments of Alexander and Sucker lakes, ADF&G closed both of these highly infested waterbodies to sportfishing for the summer to minimize the risk of spreading elodea by floatplane to other lakes in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Although elodea was first found in Alaska in 1982 in Cordova, it wasn’t recognized as an invasive species until 2010 when it was rediscovered in Chena Slough, which flows into the Chena River above Fairbanks. Elodea was detected shortly thereafter in Anchorage (2011), the Kenai Peninsula (2012) and the Mat-Su (2014). In Anchorage, the DOA See refuge, Page A10
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Williams to face Halep in Wimbledon final By Howard Fendrich
going out there and giving my best effort, no matter what. No matter what I do, I will always have a great career,” said Williams, who at 37 is the oldest woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the professional era. “Like, I just kind of let it go this morning.” On Saturday, she will take on No. 7-seeded Simona Halep of Romania, a 6-1, 6-3 winner over No. 8 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine under a cloudy sky at Centre Court. It’s the 11th final at the All England Club for Williams, the first for Halep, whose only major trophy came at the French Open last year. They’ve played each other 10 previous times, with Williams winning nine, including a three-setter at the Australian Open in January. “I respect a lot what she has done and what she’s doing,” said Halep, who, like Williams, used to be ranked No. 1. “But
now I feel stronger, mentally, facing her. We will see what is going to happen. It’s just a big challenge for me.” For anyone, really, when Williams is at her best. And after an up-and-down first half of the year, due in part to injury and illness, she sure does appear to have lifted her level considerably. Williams was limited to 12 matches in 2019 until last week. After a third-round loss at Roland Garros on June 1, she stayed in France for medical treatment and finally felt pain-free while preparing for Wimbledon. “Well, if she will play like this in the final,” said Strycova, 33, the oldest first-time Grand Slam semifinalist in the modern era, “it’s going to be very hard for Simona.” After a three-set struggle against Alison Riske in the quarterfinals Tuesday, Williams was dominant
against Strycova, who was limited by a leg muscle problem that cropped up in the very first game. Strycova would repeatedly flex or shake her legs between points or try to stretch in her sideline chair by pulling her right foot onto her left knee and rocking her leg. Not an ideal situation. Especially when facing Williams if she’s this dialed-in. Williams played cleanly, accumulating nearly twice as many winners as unforced errors, 28-10. She was at her usual court-covering best, which helped limit Strycova to 10 winners. “I just need to ... relax and do what I can do,” Williams said, referring again to her deep thoughts from the morning. “I was calm today,” she said, then rolled her eyes and added: “It’s a day-to-day basis with me. We all know that. I’m
far from perfect.” Williams has been this close to adding to her title total before: In 2018, her first season back on tour after the birth of her daughter, Olympia, Williams reached the finals at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open but lost each time. That has left her Grand Slam total at 23, a record for the professional era that she established when she won the 2017 Australian Open while pregnant — but one fewer than Margaret Court accumulated while playing part of her career against amateur competition. At the All England Club, she was beaten by Angelique Kerber. At Flushing Meadows, she was outplayed by Naomi Osaka in a match that descended into chaos after Williams was docked a game for a heated argument with the chair umpire. She said in a first-person essay she wrote
In the post, Ostrander brought up several comments that were made by the ESPN broadcast crew during the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase finals that were televised in 2018 and 2019. The on-air remarks were made about her appearance, particularly her small stature and young looks. Ostrander’s post criticized the commentary for drawing attention from what she believes really matters. “People attend this event and listen to the commentary because they want to see what we are capable of, not what we look like we’re capable of,” she wrote in the post. Inking a deal with Brooks Running only strengthened that belief. “By bringing awareness to that, it educates reporters and commentators on things they should or shouldn’t say,” she said. Ostrander said the process of turning professional didn’t happen overnight. She had begun to have thoughts of taking that next step in her career as early as last fall, she said, and by the time the
outdoor track season rolled around this spring, it began to heat up. Ostrander said she connected with Ray Flynn of Flynn Sports Management in search of an agent that could help negotiate a pro deal. For a successful athlete like Ostrander, the need to find a new challenge was calling. “I was just feeling like I was ready to move on from college, and wanted a new challenge,” she said. But first, Ostrander wished for one more appearance in the blue-and-orange colors of Boise State. Ostrander’s last appearance as a collegiate runner came June 30 at the Prefontaine Classic at California’s Stanford University, and she went out in style, running a new personal best time in the women’s steeplechase against some of the world’s top athletes in the event, many of them pros. Now, contract and college degree in hand, Ostrander is ready to take on a new world. “Professional running has always been a dream of mine, and was the goal coming out of college,” she said. “When I
had that opportunity, it was really hard to pass it up.” Ostrander’s next big race comes July 25 to 28 in Des Moines, Iowa, where she’ll be competing in the U.S.A. Track and Field Outdoor Championships in the steeplechase. After that, Ostrander said she plans to make the move to Seattle, where Brooks Running is headquartered, before looking ahead to what her race schedule may bring her. “I’ll look back on the last four years fondly, the ups and downs,” she said about her time in Boise. “You can’t expect it all to be smooth sailing … I appreciate the opportunity Boise State provided me, and I’ll maintain those relationships for the rest of my life.” Back on the trails where it all started, Ostrander got get to catch up with old teammates and friends while maintaining the Salmon Run Series. Ostrander made a rare appearance running in her own series and crossed the line as the women’s winner, second overall behind race winner Bradley Walters, who won in 18 minutes, 11
seconds. Ostrander ran 18:37 to beat women’s runnerup Megan Youngren by 36 seconds. Since hatching the idea in 2012, Ostrander said the series has not only been a good opportunity to acquaint people with the Tsalteshi Trails, but also has served as a perfect way to enhance the sport of running. “The race series brings people together around a really healthy activity,” she reminded. “It’s social, and it makes running more fun. Running can get a bad rap for being hard or boring, but when we’re all out here together with a bunch of people you know and running the same trail, it definitely adds another element to it and you can gain energy from each other, and not dread it so much.” To take a page from Ostrander’s new employer, “Run Happy.”
standings. The Oilers begin the ABL All-Star festivities with an exhibition game today at 1 p.m. at Mulcahy against the Mat-Su Miners, then play the
Anchorage Bucs on Saturday at 7 p.m. The Pilots got the late comeback started in the bottom of the seventh with a Zach Morgan RBI double and RBI singles by EJ Andrews and Alex Baeza. The Oilers steadily built a 4-1 lead over the course of the early innings. Drew
Thorpe struck first with an RBI single in the opening frame. In the second, Bobby Goodloe’s grounder forced a Pilots error to send Jonathan Villa home to score for a 2-1 lead, and the Oilers added an insurance run in the third on a sac fly by Adam Dapkewicz. Peninsula tacked on
another in the seventh on a Travis Bohall RBI ground-out to make it 4-1 Oilers. Bohall ended 2 for 5 on the day. Jake Fenn lasted 5 2-3 innings in another stellar start for the Oilers, giving up one unearned run on four hits and five walks, while striking out three.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Carrasco’s smile remains bright, his moodandoutlookaspositiveasever.
Outwardly, the Indians’ righthander doesn’t seem different. He’s determinednottoletcancerchange
him. “I never put anything bad on my mind,” Carrasco said. “Everything’s
good. So I don’t feel different. I just push myself to work more and get stronger.”
Atlanta 54 Washington 47 Philadelphia 47 New York 40 Miami 33 Central Division Chicago 47 Milwaukee 47 St. Louis 44 Pittsburgh 44 Cincinnati 41 West Division Los Angeles 60 Arizona 46 San Diego 45 Colorado 44 San Francisco 41
LONDON (AP) — Results Thursday from Wimbledon at The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (seedings in parentheses):
Khris Middleton. HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS — Signed C Jason Dickinson to a two-year contract. LOS ANGELES KINGS — Signed F Samuel Fagemo to a three-year entry-level contract. MONTREAL CANADIENS — R-signed Fs Joel Armia and Artturi Lehkonen to two-year contracts. SAN JOSE SHARKS — Re-signed Fs Dylan Gambrell and Antti Suomela. WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Signed F Brett Leason to a three-year entry level contract. SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW — Named Steve Lyons executive vice president, chief business officer. Traded F Patrick Mullins to Toronto for F Jordan Hamilton, a 2019 international roster spot, $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and the Right of First Refusal for an unnamed player. FC CINCINNATI — Signed D Kendall Waston to a contract extension. ORLANDO CITY — Acquired M Robinho from Columbus Crew SC for $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money (TAM). Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football CONCACAF — Named Nicholas Noble director of communications. COLLEGE IOWA — Announced men’s graduate basketball G Bakari Evelyn has transferred from Valparaiso. NEW JERSEY CITY — Announced the addition of women’s golf as an NCAA varsity program. Announced men’s golf coach Joseph Yeck was appointed women’s golf coach and elevated to full-time status. MINNESOTA STATE — Named Brian Sebera and Ben Held assistant track and field coaches. SHENANDOAH — Promoted Elsebeth Birman to women’s lead assistant basketball coach. WINTHROP — Announced men’s redshirt freshman basketball F DJ Burns has transferred from Tennessee.
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WIMBLEDON, England — Hours before her Wimbledon semifinal, Serena Williams spent some time deep in thought and arrived at a couple of conclusions. For one thing, she shouldn’t focus too much on trying to raise her Grand Slam title total to 24, a number achieved by just one other player in tennis history. And for another, she needs to stay calm on the court. With that in mind, Williams went out Thursday and made it all look so easy, overwhelming Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-2 in 59 minutes to once again put herself on the verge of an eighth championship at the All England Club and major No. 24 overall. “It’s really not about 24 or 23 or 25. It’s really just about
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for Boise State athletes, breaking records at almost every opportunity. Now, as a pro, the 13-time All-American and three-time Division I national champion said Brooks Running mirrors her own philosophy in the sport — the company motto is, “Run Happy.” “They encourage people of all types, sizes, opinions and races to just get outside and run,” Ostrander said. “They really believe in the power of running to positively impact someone else’s life. That’s something I really believe in, and it’s part of the reason I started the Salmon Run Series. “I’m very proud to represent a brand like that.” The 2015 Kenai Central graduate has made her views clearer as her college career blossomed. Ostrander’s drive to change the ideals and views of women athletes caught national attention this spring after an Instagram post of hers went viral.
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Carrasco determined to fight leukemia scoreboard Baseball
AL Standings
East Division W New York 57 Tampa Bay 52 Boston 49 Toronto 34 Baltimore 27 Central Division Minnesota 56 Cleveland 50 Chicago 42 Kansas City 30 Detroit 28 West Division Houston 57 Oakland 50 Texas 49 Los Angeles 45 Seattle 39
L Pct GB 31 .648 — 39 .571 6½ 41 .544 9 57 .374 24½ 62 .303 30½
33 .629 — 38 .568 5½ 44 .488 12½ 61 .330 27 57 .329 26 34 .626 — 41 .549 7 42 .538 8 46 .495 12 55 .415 19½
Thursday’s Games Texas 5, Houston 0 Friday’s Games Tampa Bay (Chirinos 7-4) at Baltimore (Bundy 4-10), 3:05 p.m. Toronto (Sanchez 3-12) at N.Y. Yankees (German 10-2), 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 7-5) at Boston (Rodriguez 9-4), 3:10 p.m. Minnesota (Gibson 8-4) at Cleveland (Clevinger 2-2), 3:10 p.m. Houston (Cole 9-5) at Texas (Chavez 3-4), 4:05 p.m. Detroit (TBD) at Kansas City (Duffy 3-5), 4:15 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Nova 4-7) at Oakland (Fiers 8-3), 6:07 p.m. Seattle (Leake 7-7) at L.A. Angels (TBD), 6:07 p.m. Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 9:05 a.m., 1st game Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 9:05 a.m. Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 12:07 p.m. Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 3:05 p.m., 2nd game Minnesota at Cleveland, 3:10 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City, 3:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Boston, 3:15 p.m. Houston at Texas, 4:05 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 5:07 p.m.
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37 .593 — 42 .528 6 43 .522 6½ 50 .444 13½ 55 .375 19½ 43 .522 44 .516 44 .500 45 .494 46 .471
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32 .652 — 45 .505 13½ 45 .500 14 45 .494 14½ 48 .461 17½
Friday’s Games Pittsburgh (Archer 3-6) at Chicago Cubs (Darvish 2-4), 10:20 a.m. Washington (Strasburg 10-4) at Philadelphia (Pivetta 4-3), 2:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 7-5) at Boston (Rodriguez 9-4), 3:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Vargas 3-4) at Miami (Smith 4-4), 3:10 p.m. San Francisco (Anderson 3-2) at Milwaukee (Anderson 4-2), 4:10 p.m. Arizona (Ray 6-6) at St. Louis (Wainwright 5-7), 4:15 p.m. Cincinnati (Gray 5-5) at Colorado (Gray 9-6), 4:40 p.m. Atlanta (Keuchel 2-2) at San Diego (Lamet 0-1), 6:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 10:20 a.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 2:10 p.m. Arizona at St. Louis, 3:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Boston, 3:15 p.m. San Francisco at Milwaukee, 3:15 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 3:15 p.m. Cincinnati at Colorado, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at San Diego, 4:40 p.m. All Times ADT Houston Texas
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Wimbledon Results
Women’s Singles Semifinal Serena Williams (11), United States, def. Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, 6-1, 6-2. Simona Halep (7), Romania, def. Elina Svitolina (8), Ukraine, 6-1, 6-3.
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BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Suspended Houston OF Jake Marisnick two games after his violent home plate collision with Los Angeles Angels C Jonathan Lucroy. American League HOUSTON ASTROS — Recalled LHP Framber Valdez from Round Rock (PCL). KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Selected the contract of OF Bubba Starling from Omaha (PCL). TEXAS RANGERS — Recalled LHP Kyle Bird from Nashville (PCL). Sent OF Hunter Pence on rehab assignment to Frisco (TL). Transferred RHP Kyle Dowdy on rehab assignment from Frisco to Nashville. National League ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed C Yadier Molina on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 8. Activated INF Matt Carpenter from the 10-day IL. Purchased the contract of LHP Chasen Shreve from Memphis (PCL). Optioned LHP Tyler Webb and OF Rangel Ravelo to Memphis. Transferred RHP Jordan Hicks to the 60-day IL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Named Kate Jhaveri chief marketing officer. ATLANTA HAWKS — Signed F Jabari Parker. CHICAGO BULLS — Re-signed G Ryan Arcidiacono. DALLAS MAVERICKS — Re-signed F Dorian Finney-Smith to a three-year contract. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES —Signed G Tyus Jones. MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Re-signed F
Salmon Run Series week 1
Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails 1. Bradley Walters, 18:11; 2. Allie Ostrander, 18:37; 3. Megan Youngren, 19:13; 4. Adam Reimer, 19:19; 5. Samuel Roberts, 19:23; 6. Samuel Roberts, 19:23; 7. Anchor Musgrave, 19:25; 8. Will Steffe, 19:47; 9. Joe Hamilton, 20:54; 10. Ben McGarry,
for Harper’s Bazaar that she met with a therapist and wrote to Osaka to apologize for the whole episode. A rare show of emotion from Williams on Thursday could have been the semifinal’s turning point. Ahead 2-1 in the first set while Strycova served at 30-all, Williams sailed a backhand return way long and let out a cry of “Aaaaah!” Maybe that got her going. Williams seized seven points in a row and 16 of 20 to close out that set. Halep seemed headed for a long day when her semifinal against Svitolina began with a pair of games encompassing 32 points across 20 minutes. Five of the first 11 points lasted at least 10 strokes; two went 23. Soon enough, though, Halep was in control. Now comes a tougher task: beating Williams.
21:24; 11. Jack Laker, 21:48; 12. Jaycie Calvert, 21:52; 13. Jordan Strausbaugh, 21:58; 14. Jake Streich, 22:05; 15. Joey Klecka, 22:27; 16. Dustin Henken, 22:33; 17. John-Paul Dammeyer, 22:39; 18. Lance Chilton, 23:01; 19. Erika Arthur, 23:02; 20. Tanis Lorrig, 23:03; 21. Avrey Willets, 23:03; 22. Chase Laker, 23:23; 23. Ian McGarry, 24:24; 24. Paul Ostrander, 24:33; 25. Megan Anderson, 24:36; 26. Jordan Chilson, 24:45; 27. David Callahan, 24:54; 28. Dominic Alioto, 25:16; 29. Larry Tews, 25:23; 30. Kellie Arthur, 25:42; 31. Joel Burns, 25:44; 32. Zach Burns, 25:44; 33. Quinn Brown, 25:47; 34. David Lorring, 25:52; 35. Zach Armstrong, 25:58; 36. Tony Mika, 26:00; 37. Annie Burns, 26:02; 38. Isabella Dammeyer, 26:04; 39. Ryan Marquis, 26:07; 40. Katie Delker, 26:20; 41. Owen Miller, 26:32; 42. Joseph Dammeyer, 26:45; 43. Maranda Merkes, 26:48; 44. James Dammeyer, 26:51; 45. Ellie Burns, 26:58; 46. Emerson Lorring, 26:59; 47. Gabbie Tews, 27:00; 48. Krista Arthur, 27:02; 49. Erica Cowart, 27:10; 50. Cody Tunks, 27:25; 51. Cooper Tallent-Darling, 27:43; 52. Olivia Kobylarz, 27:52; 53. Clinton Walsh, 28:09; 54. Alek McGarry, 28:40; 55. Dylan Callahan, 28:47; 56. Maya Callahan, 28:48; 57. Roy Stuckey, 28:55; 58. Karalyn Veihdeffer, 28:59; 59. Sara Bundy, 29:01; 60. Hannah Delker, 29:14; 61. Sondra Stonecipher, 30:14; 62. Leah Streich, 30:26; 63. Matt Brown, 30:29; 64. Jim Krein, 30:39; 65. Will Klein, 31:23; 66. Hugh Garzke, 31:25; 67. Kemp Discutner, 31:27; 68. Joel Moss, 31:50; 69. Donna Edmunds, 32:00; 70. Suzanne Callahan, 32:18; 71. Emma-Clare Dammeyer, 32:39; 72. Copper Fuller, 32:40; 73. Madison McDonald, 33:10; 74. Emily Moss, 33:12; 75. Madilyn Veihdeffer, 33:24; 76. Chelsea McGarry, 33:36; 77. Lanie Hughes, 33:40; 78. June Stuckey, 33:45; 79. Dana McDonald, 33:54; 80. Pete Mauro, 34:41; 81. Maverick Boyer, 34:52; 82. Sheilah-Margaret Pothast, 35:19; 83. John Pothast, 35:20; 84. Julie Cisco, 35:38; 85. Riley Cronin, 35:58; 86. Terri Cowart, 36:25; 87. Julie Laker, 36:34; 88. Kate Swaby, 36:35; 89. Sam Klein, 36:43; 90. Rebecca Rampton, 37:00; 91. Carrissa Heitstuman, 37:12; 92. Leif Laker, 37:25; 93. KatieMae Tallent, 37:33; 94. AmBryla Stephenson, 37:41; 95. Maria Sweppy, 37:45; 96. Tina Hensley, 38:24; 97. Frank Alioto, 39:05; 98. Stephanie Kobylarz, 39:34; 99. Teri Ostrander, 40:46; 100. Courtney Matiaco, 41:04; 101. Maria Calvert, 41:58; 102. Bridget Boyer, 42:37; 103. Audrey McDonald, 42:39; 104. Abi Miller, 42:43; 105. Eden Alioto, 42:45; 106. Katie Turner, 43:00; 107. Olivia Dammeyer, 43:05; 108. River Sullivan, 47:20; 109. Kelly Hicks, 48:39; 110. Suzanne Alioto, 50:19; 111. Kristin Morrow, 50:24; 112. Yvonne Oren, 50:25; 113. Sean McKeown, 50:32; 114. Janelle McKeown, 51:03; 115. Elizabeth Dailey, 51:56; 116. Kimberly Kenyon, 52:28; 117. Johna Beech, 52:37; 118. Lance Spindler, 52:54; 119. Marianne Dailey, 54:31; 120. Gayle Koger, 54:33; 121. Tammy Strausbaugh, 54:54; 122. Susie Strausbaugh, 54:56; 123. Katie Nye, 1:03:08.
Today in History Today is Friday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2019. There are 172 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 12, 1984, Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale announced his choice of U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of New York to be his running-mate; Ferraro was the first woman to run for vice president on a major-party ticket. On this date: In 1543, England’s King Henry VIII married his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr. In 1817, author, poet and naturalist Henry David Thoreau was born in Concord, Massachusetts. In 1862, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill authorizing the Army Medal of Honor. In 1909, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, allowing for a federal income tax, and submitted it to the states. (It was declared ratified in February 1913.) In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was flown by helicopter from the White House to a secret mountaintop location as part of a drill involving a mock nuclear attack on Washington. In 1960, the Etch A Sketch Magic Screen drawing toy, invented by French electrician Andre Cassagnes, was first produced by the Ohio Art Co. In 1962, The Rolling Stones played their first-ever gig at The Marquee in London. In 1967, rioting erupted in Newark, New Jersey, over the police beating of a black taxi driver; 26 people were killed in the five days of violence that followed. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter defended Supreme Court limits on government payments for poor women’s abortions, saying, “There are many things in life that are not fair.” In 1994, President Bill Clinton, visiting Germany, went to the eastern sector of Berlin, the first U.S. president to do so since Harry Truman. In 2003, the USS Ronald Reagan, the first carrier named for a living president, was commissioned in Norfolk, Va. In 2005, Prince Albert II of Monaco acceded to the throne of a 700-year-old dynasty. Ten years ago: Rebels in Nigeria set fire to an oil depot and loading tankers in Lagos, killing five people in the group’s first attack outside the Delta region. Eun Hee Ji of South Korea made a 20-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole, finishing off an even-par 71 to win the U.S. Women’s Open. Five years ago: Afghanistan’s two rival candidates reached a breakthrough agreement brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to allow a complete audit of their contested presidential election. (Former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani emerged the winner over former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah.) One year ago: After an emergency gathering of NATO leaders held to address his criticisms, President Donald Trump said the U.S. commitment to the alliance “remains very strong,” despite reports that he had threatened to pull out in a dispute over defense spending. Trump then flew to Great Britain for his first visit as president. Syria’s government raised its flag over the southern city of Daraa, the cradle of the 2011 uprising against President Bashar Assad, after rebels in the city surrendered. “Game of Thrones” led the way with 22 Emmy nominations; Netflix programs captured 112 nominations, taking away HBO’s front-runner title. Today’s Birthdays: Movie director Monte Hellman is 90. Actorcomedian Bill Cosby is 82. Singer-musician Christine McVie is 76. Actress Denise Nicholas is 75. Singer-songwriter Butch Hancock is 74. Fitness guru Richard Simmons is 71. Singer Walter Egan is 71. Writerproducer Brian Grazer is 68. Actress Cheryl Ladd is 68. Country singer Julie Miller is 63. Gospel singer Sandi Patty is 63. Actress Mel Harris is 63. Actor Buddy Foster is 62. Rock guitarist Dan Murphy (Soul Asylum) is 57. Actress Judi Evans is 55. Rock singer Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms) is 54. Actress Natalie Desselle Reid is 52. Actress Lisa Nicole Carson is 50. Olympic gold medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi is 48. Country singer Shannon Lawson is 46. Rapper Magoo is 46. CBS newsman Jeff Glor is 44. Actress Anna Friel is 43. Rhythm-and-blues singer Tracie Spencer is 43. Actress Alison Wright is 43. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., is 43. Actor Steve Howey is 42. Actor Topher Grace is 41. Actress Michelle Rodriguez is 41. Actress Kristen Connolly is 39. Country singer-musician Kimberly Perry (The Band Perry) is 36. Actor Matt Cook (TV: “Man With a Plan”) is 35. Actress Natalie Martinez is 35. Actor Bernard David Jones is 34. Actress Ta’Rhonda Jones is 31. Golfer Inbee Park is 31. Actress Melissa O’Neil is 31. Actress Rachel Brosnahan is 29. Actor Erik Per Sullivan is 28. Olympic gold medal gymnast Jordyn Wieber is 24. Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai (mah-LAH’-lah YOO’-suhf-zeye) is 22. Thought for Today: “A man who fears suffering is already suffering from what he fears.” -- Michel de Montaigne, French philosopher (1533-1592).
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Up-and-coming Ciccone delivers at Tour By Samuel Petrequin AP Sports Writer
CHAMPAGNEY, France — Giulio Ciccone’s biggest dream is to wear the Giro d’Italia’s pink jersey once in his life. He will be covered in a more prestigious color Friday at the Tour de France — yellow — after a grueling effort over four brutal climbs earned him the most coveted tunic in cycling.
A Tour rookie, Ciccone was beaten for the stage victory by Dylan Teuns at the summit of the leg-breaking climb of the Planche des Belles Filles, yet managed to take the race lead from Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe on Thursday. Quite an achievement for a rider who had not planned to ride the Tour this year. “My big goal this year was the Giro,” said Ciccone, who won a tough mountain
stage this spring at his home race in addition to the best climber’s jersey. “The Tour was not on my program. But because of my strong condition, the team sent me to the Tour in support of Richie Porte and to get some experience.” The 24-year-old Ciccone turned professional three years ago and immediately delivered. Under the colors of the
small Bardiani, he won a stage at the 2016 Giro and has since enjoyed a steady progression. Now with Porte’s Trek-Segafredo squad, the up-and-coming rider from Bergamo in northern Italy was one of the main attractions of the Italian three-week race in May with his superb victory at the Passo del Mortirolo. Ciccone, who cites former Tour champions Alberto Contador and Vincenzo
Nibali among his models, picked up bike racing as an 8-year-old after spending hours watching the Tour and the Giro on TV. “And now I’m here answering questions with this yellow jersey, it feels strange,” he said with an incredulous smile. Given the flat profile of Friday’s 230-kilometer stage, Ciccone has good chances to stay in the lead until the
weekend. Despite his ambition to challenge for the overall win at a Grand Tour in the near future, he’s well aware of his current limitations. “For sure the yellow jersey does not change our plans. Richie is our leader,” he said. “We also have another card to play with Bauke Mollema. I’m going to honor this jersey and try to keep it, then I’ll get back to my teammate work for Richie Porte.”
Mystery, excitement for Open’s return to Portrush By Doug Ferguson AP Golf Writer
Graeme McDowell winning the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach was a source of pride for Northern Ireland. Rory McIlroy winning the U.S. Open at Congressional the following year with a record score was a source of hope. And then a month later, Darren Clarke became the first Ulsterman in 64 years to raise the silver claret jug. In a span of six majors, three champions came from a small country in the United Kingdom known for its castles, coastal links and three decades of religious and political violence known as “The Troubles.” What began as a question — “Could the British Open return to Royal Portrush?” — became a drumbeat until organizers found a way to make it work. Golf’s oldest championship returns to the Dunluce Links of Royal Portrush for the first time since 1951, the only occasion in 159 years that the British Open was not held in Scotland or England. “I didn’t see it getting big enough or sophisticated enough to host an Open,” said David Feherty, who grew
up in Northern Ireland and makes his return as part of the NBC Sports broadcast team. “It’s just extraordinary what they’ve done.” The response to Royal Portrush hosting the British Open on July 18-21 for the first time in 68 years has been a combination of excitement and mystery. The championship was a sellout 11 months ahead of time. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club decided in April to provide an additional 15,000 tickets for tournament days, and those were snatched up quickly. That means more than 200,000 spectators for the competition days of the 148th Open. And that should come as no surprise. Royal Portrush hosted the Irish Open in 2012 and drew 112,000 fans over four days, a European Tour record. “I believe big-time sport needs big-time crowds,” R&A chief Martin Slumbers said. “We’re certainly going to get that.” And what will they see? That’s the mystery. The vast majority of the 156-man field — only 21 players were at the 2012 Irish Open — will be competing on the Harry Colt design for the first time. That included
Francesco Molinari, the defending champion who will try to become the first backto-back winner since Padraig Harrington in 2007-08. Clarke still had possession of the claret jug when he returned to Portrush for the Irish Open and was paired with Molinari. “Being paired with Darren the first round, it was something I still remember,” Molinari said. “So I can only imagine what the Open is going to be. It is going to be even bigger, going back to Northern Ireland after so many years. Defending is always special, but defending in a place where the tournament has not been for so long I’m sure is going to be extra special.” There have been a few changes. To make it a large enough stage for the British Open, the R&A with approval from the club changed the routing. Martin Ebert, who consults on a half-dozen links in the Open rotation, took land from the Valley Links to build two new holes, Nos. 7 and 8. The original 17th and 18th holes are now used for the tented village. The nature of the links hasn’t changed. There are fewer bunkers than at most links courses
because the contours and cliffs and dunes serve as a reasonable defense. The 16th hole is “Calamity Corner,” where a shot over the ravine on the 236-yard par 3 that falls to the right could wind up 50 feet below the green. Feherty recalls being there the first time he played with his father and almost didn’t make it back up. “I almost had to rope myself to my dad and establish base camp,” he said. Ebert was profuse with his praise of Royal Portrush. “It’s hard to argue that this will be the finest piece of links land which The Open Championship is played,” Ebert said in 2014 when the R&A announced a return to Portrush. “No other venue, I don’t think, has such pure links undulations throughout its 18 holes.” McDowell is the only one of three major champions from this generation who actually grew up in Portrush, at Rathmore, the club next door. Even with a victory this year in the Dominican Republic, nothing was as satisfying as his 68 in the final round of the Canadian Open to earn a spot in the British Open. He could only dream of Royal Portrush getting another Open. It would have been a nightmare
to miss it. For McIlroy, the pressure might be greater than going for the career Grand Slam at the Masters. He is the only two-time winner on the PGA Tour this year and is No. 3 in the world. He grew up in Holywood, but Royal Portrush feels like home. McIlroy was 16 when he set the course record of 61 at the North of Ireland Amateur. “To have a round like that, do it there, have my dad watching, for me to shoot 61, was pretty cool,” he said. But this is big business. McIlroy is coming up on the five-year anniversary of his last major, far too long of a drought for his skill set. And he’ll have the hopes of a golfmad nation with him. “I think one of the big things for me next week is to enjoy the experience,” he said. “It might be 68 years until Portrush gets the Open (again), so go out and enjoy it. Look around. It’s going to be such a great experience for me. The more I can enjoy that and roll with it and play with freedom, the better I think I can do.” Tiger Woods used to go to Ireland to prepare for the British Open. Now it’s time to play, and there might be some
rust. For the second time this year, Woods goes into a major championship without having played in a month. Since his victory at the Masters, the biggest buzz in golf this year, he has played three tournaments and 10 rounds. Woods, who went to Thailand after a tie for 21st in the U.S. Open, posted a recent video from his home in Florida of waking at 1 a.m. to prepare for jet lag. The great preparation might be keeping it in play on a links that has a higher premium on accuracy than some other Open course. Brooks Koepka will try to extend his amazing run in the majors — two victories and two runner-up finishes in the last four majors. He has never fared particularly well in links golf, which might be all the motivation he needs. The Americans, meanwhile, will try to go for their first sweep of the majors since 1982, when Craig Stadler won the Masters, Tom Watson won the U.S. and British Opens and Raymond Floyd won the PGA Championship. Until then, the intrigue is Royal Portrush. “It’s been a long time in the making,” McIlroy said. “And obviously, everyone over there is so excited.”
NL Central gives baseball much-needed pennant race By Will Graves Peninsula Clarion
PITTSBURGH — Joe Maddon didn’t let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste. Shortly after getting tossed by home plate umpire Joe West on July 4 following an outburst in which the Chicago Cubs manager appeared ready to take on any and all comers from the Pittsburgh dugout after taking exception to the way the Pirates kept pitching up and in to his players, Maddon retired to the visiting manager’s office at PNC Park. He eased into a chair, opened a bottle of wine, flipped on the television and watched his wildly uneven team put the finishing touches on an 11-3 victory that avoided a four-game
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has eradicated elodea from four lakes (including Lake Hood), continues to treat
sweep. Veteran move. Opportunities to relax over the next two-plus months will be scarce in the most competitive division in the majors. The National League Central enters the second half with the firstplace Cubs and last-place Cincinnati separated by just 4½ games, an outlier during an otherwise yawninducing first half in which five divisions reached the All-Star break with at least a 5½-game gap between first and second. There are no front-runners in the NL Central. No room to breathe either, something Maddon saw coming long ago. “I’ve been talking about this for the last two years how teams are getting better in our division,”
Little Survival Creek near Potter’s Marsh, and plans to treat Jewell Lake soon. In the Interior, elodea is almost eradicated from Chena Slough by efforts of the Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation District.
Maddon said. “It’s not going to go away. It’s going to be really difficult to really separate, especially by the fact that everybody is catching up right now. The second half is going to be very similar to what you’ve seen in the first half.” That’s exactly what the Reds had in mind when they retooled over the winter in an effort to stop a streak of four straight 90-loss seasons. Cincinnati upgraded its starting rotation over the winter, added swagger when it acquired outfielder Yaisel Puig from the Los Angeles Dodgers and overcame a shaky 1-8 start to stay within striking distance in a division in which sustained momentum has been nonexistent. “We’re in it,” Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett said. “It’s
However, it has since spread downstream to Totchaket Slough (where it’s being treated) and Manley Hot Springs Slough on the Tanana River. Elodea has also spread along the Richardson Highway eastward
pretty close, pretty tight. There’s plenty of time to make a run.” Maybe, but that will require one team in the Central finding a way to get the better of the other four on a consistent basis. That didn’t happen in the first half. Milwaukee is the only NL Central team with a winning record within the division (24-18) but has been unable to create any separation. “It doesn’t make me comfortable that we’ve been spotty,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “The division, we haven’t, nobody has jumped out. Somebody will. It almost has to happen that some team is going to start playing really well. Nobody has dug a hole for themselves, and I think every team feels good about that in our division
to Bathing Beauty Pond and Birch Lake, perhaps from Chena Lake, which also is infested. Near Cordova, infested water bodies include Eyak, McKinley, Bering and Martin lakes. Multiple ponds and sloughs downstream of these larger lakes are infested, but the good news is that elodea is still contained to the Copper River Delta. The Forest Service is experimentally treating about 40 acres in the Eyak Cannery pond complex. Here on the Kenai Peninsula, partners in our local Cooperative Weed Management Area were the first in Alaska to successfully eradicate elodea from a water body. We received a special appropriation of $40,000 in 2013 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor’s office to help with early efforts. In 2014, we received $400,000 from the borough to support the eradication
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So … stop flailing? “I could probably do that,” I said. My arms were still all over
for sure.” First place, after all, is only a weeklong hot streak away. Not so much in the NL West — where the Dodgers have smashed their way to a 13½game lead — or the NL East — where Atlanta’s young core has given the Braves a healthy six-game cushion over Washington. “You can slow it way down knowing that we’re only a few games back,” Cardinals infielder Paul deJong said. “Today’s important, so we’re focusing on today. We’re not thinking, ‘Oh, we’re 7½ back and we’ve got to win 10 in a row.’ All of a sudden you’re thinking 10 games ahead and not focusing on winning today. For us, with the small deficit or small lead, every game’s important so it locks us in the now.”
of elodea from the Kenai Peninsula through June 2019. We complemented this funding with grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Kenai Peninsula Fish Habitat Partnership. Most of the borough funds were used to purchase herbicide (diquat, fluridone), but some went toward application equipment and the laboratory costs associated with monitoring fluridone concentrations in the water column; none was spent on salaries. Not only did we successfully eradicate elodea from Beck, Daniels and Stormy lakes north of Nikiski by 2016, which is that for which we were initially funded, we also used funds to support the successful eradication of elodea from Sports Lake in Soldotna by 2018 and from Hilda-Seppu Lake in Nikiski by 2019. In addition to partially
funding the treatment, monitoring and successful eradication of these five infestations on the peninsula, funds from this grant were also used to purchase diquat for the initial treatment of elodea in Lake Hood in 2015. At this point, there are no water bodies known to be infested by Elodea on the Kenai Peninsula! Elodea is the first submersed freshwater invasive plant to establish in Alaska and the first to threaten salmon, but it won’t be the last. How we respond now to elodea, successfully or otherwise, will set the path for addressing new invasions in the future.
the place, an Irish dancer’s worst nightmare, but I found my legs kicking out and pulling back in with a rhythm. I kept thinking about each step, about where it needed to land and the step that would follow suit. After a few dozen pairs of steps, I was
bouncing along down and into the shale, going down the mountain faster than I ever had before, toeing the line between flailing and floating. It wasn’t graceful, by any definition, but I’m getting there.
Dr. John Morton is the supervisory biologist at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Find more Refuge Notebook articles (1999–present) at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ Kenai/community/refuge_ notebook.html.
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Dom Toretto and (9:55) Modern (:25) Modern (10:55) Mod- (:25) Modern Michelle Rodriguez. company ramp up the action in Brazil. Family Family ‘PG’ ern Family Family ‘PG’ Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy “Beauty and the Beast” (2017, Children’s) Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, The Detour The Detour The Detour The Detour “Coyote Ugly” (2000, “Back to the ‘14’ ‘14’ Luke Evans. A young woman discovers the kind heart and soul of a beast. ‘MA’ “The Return” “The Sister” “The B.J.” Romance-Comedy) Piper Woods” ‘14’ ‘MA’ ‘MA’ ‘MA’ Perabo, Adam Garcia. Bones Brennan serves on a Bones The murder of a food Bones Investigating a gym- “Mission: Impossible” (1996, Action) Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Henry Cz“Mission: Impossible II” (2000, Action) Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott. Ethan jury. ‘14’ scientist. ‘14’ nast’s death. ‘14’ erny. Treachery in Prague puts an agent on the run. Hunt must retrieve a deadly virus from enemy hands. MLS Soccer New England 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event. From Las Vegas. SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter Revolution at D.C. United. (N) (Live) WNBA Basketball Phoenix Mercury at Connecticut Sun. SportsCenter 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event. From Las Vegas. (N) (Live) Now or Never Max on Box- SportsCenter (N) (Live) (N) ing Graham Mariners Mariners All Mariners Pre- MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels. From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Mariners MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels. From Angel Stadium Bensinger Spotlight Access game (N) Anaheim, Calif. (N) (Live) Postgame of Anaheim in Anaheim, Calif. “Django Unchained” (2012, Western) Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio. An ex-slave and a German bounty Bellator MMA Live (N Same-day Tape) ‘14’ (:15) “Django Unchained” (2012, Western) Jamie Foxx, hunter roam America’s South. Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio. (2:30) “Gladiator” (2000) Russell Crowe. A fugitive general “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994, Drama) Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gun- (:05) “The Taking of Pelham 123” (2009, Action) Denzel Washington, John Fear the becomes a gladiator in ancient Rome. ton. An innocent man goes to a Maine penitentiary for life in 1947. Travolta. Criminals hijack a New York subway train. Walking American American Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Family Guy Family Guy Rick and Robot Chick- Tigtone ‘14’ Eric’s Awe- American American Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Family Guy Family Guy Dad ‘14’ Dad ‘14’ ers ‘14’ ers ‘14’ ‘14’ ‘14’ Morty ‘14’ en ‘14’ some Show Dad ‘14’ Dad ‘14’ ers ‘14’ ers ‘14’ ‘14’ ‘14’ NatureNatureNatureNatureNatureNatureNatureNatureRiver Monsters “Ice Cold River Monsters: Legendary Locations “Heart of the Jungle” River Monsters “Ice Cold Solved Solved Solved Solved Solved Solved Solved Solved Killer” ‘PG’ A hands-on approach. 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O’Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White. rat enjoys good food and longs to become a chef. ‘14’ ‘14’ Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? “Extended: Kicked to 90 Day Fiance: The Other sMothered (N) ‘MA’ 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Curb” Chantel confronts Pedro. (N) ‘PG’ Way (N) ‘PG’ After? ‘PG’ (3:00) Fast N’ Loud “Bullitt in BattleBots “Episode 5, Part BattleBots “Episode 5, Part BattleBots “Episode 6” (N) ‘PG’ Savage Builds “Episode 5” Savage Builds “Meteorite BattleBots “Episode 6” ‘PG’ the Chamber” ‘14’ 1” (N) ‘PG’ 2” (N) ‘PG’ (N) ‘PG’ Sword” ‘PG’ Ghost Adventures “Wyoming Ghosts of Morgan City A Ghosts of Morgan City Ghosts of Morgan City ‘PG’ Ghosts of Morgan City “Pi- Haunted Towns “Wraith Re- Haunted Towns The Old Ghosts of Morgan City “PiFrontier Prison” ‘PG’ shape-shifting mist. ‘PG’ “Ghost Girl” ‘PG’ rate Island” (N) ‘PG’ venge” (N) ‘14’ Idaho Penitentiary. ‘14’ rate Island” ‘PG’ Ancient Aliens “The Visitors” Possible evidence of alien Ancient Aliens ‘PG’ Ancient Aliens “The Bad(:02) Ancient Aliens “Element (:05) Ancient Aliens “The (:05) Ancient Aliens “Aliens (:03) Ancient Aliens “The visitors. ‘PG’ lands Guardian” ‘PG’ 115” ‘PG’ Star Gods of Sirius” ‘PG’ and Insects” ‘PG’ Badlands Guardian” ‘PG’ Live PD “Live PD -- 07.21.18” Riding along with law enforcement. ‘14’ (:06) Live PD: Rewind “Live Live PD “Live PD -- 07.12.19” (N Same-day Tape) ‘14’ Live PD “Live PD -- 07.12.19” PD: Rewind No. 234” (N) ‘14’ ‘14’
Fixer Upper “Traditional Goes Fixer Upper ‘G’ Fixer Upper Chip and Jo Dream Home Dream Home Dream Home Dream Home House Hunt- Hunters Int’l House Hunt- Hunters Int’l Dream Home Dream Home (60) HGTV 112 229 Ultra Modern” ‘G’ tackle a loft apartment. ‘G’ ers (N) ‘G’ ers ‘G’ Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive (61) FOOD 110 231 Secret Lives Secret Lives Secret Lives Secret Lives Secret Lives Secret Lives The Profit “Mr. Cory’s Cook- The Profit Marcus helps a The Profit Tempers boil at ies” ‘PG’ fashion designer. ‘PG’ Courage.b. ‘PG’ Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) The Ingraham Angle (N) Fox News at Night With Tucker Carlson Tonight Hannity 205 360 Shannon Bream (N) (:10) South (:45) South (:15) South Park “Doubling (5:50) South (:25) South South Park South Park South Park South Park South Park South Park 107 249 Park ‘MA’ Park ‘MA’ Down” ‘MA’ Park ‘MA’ Park ‘MA’ ‘MA’ ‘MA’ ‘MA’ ‘MA’ ‘MA’ ‘MA’ (2:58) “Jurassic Park III” “Blade 2: Bloodhunt” (2002, Horror) Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson. A “Blade: Trinity” (2004, Horror) Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Jessica 122 244 (2001) Sam Neill. vampire hunter unites with his prey against a new threat. Biel. Blade and a pair of vampire slayers battle Dracula.
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A young couple are A Sleepwalker’s Nightmare” Butler, Marcus Rosner. middle of a bloody scandal. ‘14’ Dr. Beck falls for two women who are related. targeted by a homicidal neighbor. ‘14’ (2019) (:05) “Fast Five” (2011, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster. Dom Toretto and “San Andreas” (2015, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino. A rescue “London Has Fallen” (2016) Gerard Butler. A Secret Service Chrisley company ramp up the action in Brazil. pilot must save his family after an earthquake. agent must save the captive U.S. president. Knows Best (2:30) “The Intern” (2015, “Beauty and the Beast” (2017, Children’s) Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Full Frontal The Detour Claws The Lovestones retaliComedy) Robert De Niro, Luke Evans. A young woman discovers the kind heart and soul of a beast. Theory ‘14’ Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘14’ Theory ‘14’ With Saman- “The B.J.” ate against Desna. ‘MA’ Anne Hathaway. tha Bee ‘MA’ (3:30) “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013, Fantasy) Ian McKellen, Martin Free- “Kong: Skull Island” (2017) Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson. Explorers “Pacific Rim” (2013, Science Fiction) Charlie Hunnam, Diego Klattenhoff. man. Bilbo and company encounter the fearsome dragon Smaug. encounter a gigantic ape and monstrous creatures. Humans pilot giant robots to fight monstrous creatures. NBA Basket- NBA Summer League Basketball Third Quarterfinal: Teams Boxing Shakur Stevenson vs. Franklin Manzanilla. (N) (Live) SportsCenter SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter ball TBA. (N) (Live) (N) (3:00) CFL Football Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger- E:60 ‘G’ NBA Summer League Basketball Fourth Quarterfinal: UFC Top 10 UFC 25 Greatest Fights The UFC counts down the greatest battles to ever transpire inside Cats. (N) (Live) Teams TBA. (N) (Live) “Slugfests” the Octagon. Mariners All Mariners Pre- MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels. From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Mariners MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels. From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Mariners Access game (N) Anaheim, Calif. (N) (Live) Postgame Anaheim, Calif. Postgame (:05) “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Al- (:40) “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) Harrison Ford. Indy (:15) “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Conlen. An archaeologist races Nazis to find a powerful relic. squares off against bloodthirsty Indian cultists. nery. Indy’s hunt for his missing father leads to the Holy Grail. “Shawshank” “Ender’s Game” (2013, Science Fiction) Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield. A “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” (2009) Ben Stiller. Ex- “I Am Number Four” (2011, Action) Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Dianna gifted lad will lead the battle to save Earth’s people. hibits come to life at one of the world’s largest museums. Agron. An alien teenager must evade those sent to kill him. Dragon Ball Z Dragon Ball Rick and Rick and Family Guy My Hero Aca- Dragon Ball Attack on Neverland Sword Art Lupin the 3rd Black Clover Boruto: Na- Naruto: Ship- Hunter X Gemusetto Kai ‘Y7’ Super ‘PG’ Morty ‘14’ Morty ‘14’ ‘14’ demia Super ‘PG’ Titan ‘MA’ Online Part 5 ‘14’ ruto Next puden Hunter ‘PG’ Ma. Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet (:01) Hanging With the Hen- (:02) The Aquarium “Baby Ot- (:02) The Secret Life of the Hanging With the HenderVet ‘PG’ “Runaway Dog” ‘PG’ Vet ‘PG’ (N) ‘PG’ dersons (N) ‘PG’ ter Rescue” ‘PG’ Zoo (N) sons ‘PG’ (:10) Raven’s (:40) “Zootopia” (2016, Children’s) Voices of Ginnifer Good- Raven’s Sydney to the Just Roll With Andi Mack ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Amphibia ‘Y7’ Big City Raven’s Andi Mack ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Home win, Jason Bateman, Shakira. Home ‘G’ Max ‘G’ It ‘Y7’ Greens ‘Y7’ Home ‘G’ (3:22) SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob (5:57) SpongeBob Henry Danger All That All That ‘G’ Smarter Than Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ (:35) Friends (:10) Friends (:45) Mom ‘14’ SquarePants ‘Y7’ SquarePants ‘Y7’ (N) ‘G’ (N) ‘G’ ‘14’ ‘PG’ (3:40) “Ratatouille” (2007) Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm. Animated. A (:20) “Moana” (2016) Voices of Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho. Animated. (8:50) “The Lion King” (1994, Children’s) Voices of Matthew (10:55) “The Sandlot” (1993) French rat enjoys good food and longs to become a chef. A once-mighty demigod and a teen sail across the ocean. Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones. Thomas Guiry. Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to JFK Jr. and Carolyn’s Wedding: The Lost Tapes John F. JFK Jr. and Carolyn’s Wedding: The Lost Tapes John F. JFK Jr. and Carolyn’s Wedthe Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress Kennedy Jr.’s wedding. (N) Kennedy Jr.’s wedding. ding: The Lost Tapes Mysteries of the Abandoned Fast N’ Loud ‘14’ Fast N’ Loud ‘14’ Fast N’ Loud ‘14’ Fast N’ Loud ‘14’ Fast N’ Loud ‘14’ Fast N’ Loud ‘14’ Fast N’ Loud ‘14’ ‘PG’ Ghost Adventures “Black Ghost Adventures ‘PG’ Ghost Adventures ‘PG’ Ghost Adventures “SkinGhost Adventures (N) ‘PG’ Ghost Adventures “Mount Ghost Adventures ‘PG’ Ghost Adventures ‘PG’ Moon Manor” ‘PG’ walker Canyon” ‘PG’ Wilson Ranch” ‘PG’ Ancient Aliens “The UFO Conspiracy” Secret government Ancient Aliens “They Came Ancient Aliens: Declassified “Exploring Alien Phenomena” Aliens’ legacy on Earth. ‘PG’ (:03) Ancient Aliens: DeclasUFO projects. ‘PG’ from the Sea” ‘PG’ sified ‘PG’ Live PD “Live PD -- 07.20.18” Riding along with law enforcement. ‘14’ (:06) Live PD: Rewind “Live Live PD “Live PD -- 07.13.19” (N Same-day Tape) ‘14’ Live PD “Live PD -- 07.13.19” PD: Rewind No. 235” (N) ‘14’ ‘14’ Love It or List It ‘PG’
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Shop owner reluctant to fire employee in personal crisis DEAR ABBY: I own a something Sara has been small retail shop. One of emotionally unable to do. my employees (I’ll call Customers have begun her Sara) has been with complaining to me about us for a number of years. her moodiness and sayUntil recently shes’s been ing she has been ignoring a stellar employee. She them. I’ve talked to her has been through several about this a couple of traumas during the past times now, and each time year, including the death she says she’ll do better, of her father, unexpected but she hasn’t. Dear Abby injuries and medical bills, Abby, she’s been and finding out that her Jeanne Phillips through so much, I’m husband had molested reluctant to add to her her teenage daughter and other girls trauma by letting her go, but I feel as well. It has been enough to drive I’m being backed into a corner here. anyone over the edge of emotional Is there a solution I’m not seeing or stability, and she has been noticeably something I can say that will help struggling. resolve this without having to let her Sara has seen a doctor and is seego? There isn’t any work currently ing a therapist for this, but she’s still available that doesn’t require cushaving a difficult time. These things tomer interaction, or else I’d ask her don’t heal overnight. I understand to do that. that. — BAD FOR BUSINESS Brick-and-mortar retail pretty much runs on presenting a cheerful DEAR B.F.B.: You are a caring face, happily engaging with customemployer — more than most would ers and answering their questions — be, considering the shape that
retail is in these days. Talk to Sara again. Explain that you are receiving complaints from customers and what they have been saying. Give her another chance to improve. If one of your other employees can cover for Sara for a week or two, let Sara have a brief leave of absence to regroup. However, if the complaints persist, let her go, because what’s going on isn’t about her or you, it’s about the health of your business.
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like this. Also, when we are alone, he tends to skinny dip in our swimming pool. I’m afraid our 18-year marriage is over. For the last five years we have lived like roommates with separate bedrooms. Do you agree I should leave? He flat-out refuses any counseling for us. — LOOKING THE OTHER WAY
DEAR LOOKING: You are asking me a question I can’t answer for you. DEAR ABBY: My husband is 67 Because your husband refuses counand at least 45 pounds overweight. seling doesn’t mean you couldn’t His breasts could fill a C-cup bra, and benefit from talking to someone, in his belly looks nine months pregnant. light of the fact that you are contemProblem is, he wears running shorts plating such a life-changing decision. around the house and no shirt. Please go, because the answer to your Everything hangs out regardless of question lies within yourself. whether we’re alone or have family visiting. It’s embarrassing. Dear Abby is written by Abigail When I ask him to dress or at least Van Buren, also known as Jeanne put on a shirt, he says it’s his home, Phillips, and was founded by her he can dress any way he wants, and mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact if someone disapproves, they can Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com leave. That’s exactly what I am ready or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA to do. I am disgusted seeing him look 90069.
Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
This year, you experience your life more fully than you have in many years. Others are drawn to you and let you know it. If single, you will meet someone out of the blue, perhaps while walking into the cleaners, for example. If attached, the two of you can be found having old-fashioned dates. Spend as much time as possible together. SAGITTARIUS often roots for you to take risks.
HHH Get a head start on work today. You will want to clear your desk quickly. You might not have the self-discipline you yearn for, but you will accomplish what you want. A loved one pushes you in a key direction. Tonight: Be willing to spend more time with a special person in your life.
The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your energy seems to change midday. You could be focused on one item or problem but then suddenly let the issue go. You might be viewing life from a different perspective that allows you to move forward. Tonight: Follow the music.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You easily could feel that a partner is standing up to you, demanding to have certain issues go a particular way. Let it go. You’ll see a sudden reversal that you did not
HHHH Your creativity defines your plans and the earlier part of the day. Do not hesitate to ask for more of what you want and desire. If another party says no, let it go. Ultimately, the situation will unfold as you might wish. Tonight: Fun and games.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could be feeling footloose and fancy free by midday. Your ability to push beyond your normal levels marks your actions. A potential sweetie or an admirer might show up out of the blue. You might sense a tie but could be unsure of its direction. Tonight: Be as naughty as you can.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Defer to a family member about a matter that impacts your domestic life. You might not have thought it through as completely as those around you. Let them make the call. Tonight: Happily, close to home.
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HHHH How you see an important person in your life could change a situation substantially. Share more of what is happening while asking for feedback. You note a change in how you feel when you slow down and reflect. Tonight: Only where the action is.
HHHH You will speak your mind, and others will respond accordingly. You might feel confused about what could happen if you relax and become more authentic. At this moment, you might not be as centered as you could be. Let go of concerns. Tonight: Speak your mind.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Emphasize what is happening when in a meeting and/or trying to determine more of what you desire. You discover you have a group of supporters who are there for you. Do not sell yourself short. Tonight: Off to a new adventure.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You might not have tallied up the costs of proceeding as you would like. Nevertheless, you head in that direction. Do not wonder so much about what-ifs. Instead, go off and be present in the moment. Do your best to keep to your budget. Tonight: TGIF.
HHHH Get closer to a special friend or loved one. Be willing to spend quality time together and talk openly about what might be bothering you. A key person eyes your leadership at work. Clearly, you are “getting into” others. Tonight: A must show.
HHHHH You could be full of energy, especially when in the com-
EGG WATER Dear Heloise: After boiling eggs, I use the cooled water on my houseplants. Egg water is rich with growth-stimulating minerals. Also, in winter, melt snow at room temperature and water your houseplants with this mineral-packed water. — Gillian B., Orem, Utah TOWEL FOR THE TABLE Dear Heloise: When we go to the lake for the day, I always use an old beach towel for a tablecloth. It’s easy to launder. And I also use a thin flannel sheet as a table pad. It’s less expensive than a table pad but works just as well. — Lorelei A. in Arkansas CLEVER CARD HINT Dear Heloise: After receiving greeting cards, I tear off the page where the sentiment is written and use the other page for a grocery list. It is sturdy, and I reuse it rather than discard it. — Rose-Marie T., Ontario, Calif.
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in real estate laws. Buying property is usually different in foreign countries, so make certain you understand what you’re getting into before you make that commitment. — Heloise
Dear Heloise: My wife and I want to retire in France in a few years. We’re a little nervous about a few things, such as buying a home, banking, medical care, etc. How safe is it to move from the U.S. to another country in retirement? — Doug and Alice R., Blaine, Minn. Doug and Alice, first, Medicare will not pay for your medical bills outside of the U.S. However, keep your Medicare, because you have the option of returning to the U.S. without paying the Medicare premiums, which usually follows a lapse in coverage. Banking is generally safe, although some countries do not have Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. insurance found in U.S. banks. Rent for about six months to a year before you buy a place, to make certain you really want to live in that country. If you decide to purchase a place of your own, consult first with a lawyer who specializes
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
hints from heloise Dear Heloise: My husband has a problem with his shoes: They SMELL TERRIBLE. How can I get his shoes to smell better? — C.H. in Arizona This is a common problem in the summer. First, if the inside soles can be removed, take them out. Dampen the bottom inside of the shoes using a hand sanitizer or disinfecting spray, then let the shoes dry overnight. This should help. — Heloise
pany of a loved one. You have what it takes to hit bingo. You cannot stop yourself once you get going. Tonight: Chat over munchies and bubbly.
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anticipate. Tonight: Hang out with a favorite person.
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