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Borough to test emergency alert system The Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Office of Emergency Management will be testing the emergency notification system in Cooper Landing at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday, a press release from the borough said.

The test is being conducted to evaluate the system, and to encourage folks to register their cellphone numbers if they haven’t already done so.

Only registered landlines and cellphones with physical addresses located in Cooper Landing will be a part of the test.

In an actual emergency, the KPB alerts will notify residents about the incident and what actions to take.

Those who do not receive the alert by 2 p.m., Tuesday can email the emergency management office at oem@kpb.us to register their phone number.

All landlines in the borough are currently registered with the alert system. Mobile phones need to be registered online at alerts.kpb.us.

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‘Our core mission must be preserved’ Financial exigency delayed, drastic changes loom at UA.

By Peter Segall Juneau Empire

The University of Alaska Board of Regents delayed declaring financial exigency Monday, during a meeting to discuss the cuts to the state budget made by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

Meeting at different locations around the state and connected by teleconference, the board decided that because the Legislature is still in session and the financial situation may change in the coming weeks, declaring exigency might be premature.

That decision was delayed until July 30, when the board will meet again to further discuss changes that must be made in light of the current financial circumstances.

University of Alaska General Counsel Michael Hostina made it clear during the meeting that

financial exigency is neither a policy prescription, nor is it akin to bankruptcy.

“It doesn’t get rid of debts,” Hostina said. “It’s not a decision regarding the future of the university or what programs will be cut. The board will make those decisions later.”

Financial exigency is a legal tool, Hostina said, that allows the university to take certain actions, like the termination of tenured faculty, that might not be possible under normal circumstances.

But while the actual declaration was delayed, it was made clear during the meeting that the University of Alaska will no longer operate as it does now.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen made it clear to the board that UA was “already consuming money at an unsustainable level,” and that, “we cannot wait for a number from the Legislature or the governor.”

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University of Alaska Southeast administrators and staff applaud a speech by Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, as they watch an online meeting being held Monday at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts.

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Taking a look at Localz

By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion

Number of Chinese visitors to state growing ANCHORAGE — Alaska is a tourism destination for a growing number of visitors from China.

The Anchorage Daily News reports Alaska received relatively little notice from Chinese travelers until recent years.

The number of Chinese visitors has jumped because of social media and increasing interest in winter tourism tied to the Aurora borealis.

State figures show an estimated 5,000 Chinese travelers visited Alaska in 2016, compared with 2,000 in 2011.

A similar count has not been attempted since then, but travel industry representatives estimate at least 10,000 Chinese travelers visited the state in 2018.

Sarah Leonard, executive director of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, says “China is definitely the emerging market right now.”

Minghui Dong, a Beijing nurse and tour guide, says through an interpreter that Alaska left a “beautiful impression” on her.

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Dr. Peter Hansen stands in front of crane operators who are in the process of lifting an antique steam donkey engine Monday at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, where it will be relocated on the lawn to make room for a cabin that will act as a Kenai Bush doctors museum.

Just what the doctor ordered Museum project underway to highlight pioneering medicine

By Victoria Petersen Peninsula Clarion

Work on a small museum honoring the peninsula’s pioneering Bush doctors is now underway. On Monday, in front of the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, a crane lifted an antique steam donkey — also known as a steam-powered winch or engine — to make way for the Kenai Bush Doctor’s Historic Cabin.

The cabin museum project is being spearheaded by Dr. Peter Hansen, who moved to Kenai in 1957, when there were no hospitals in the area.

He began practicing medicine and used medical equipment he had acquired in Juneau.

“My wife and I moved to Kenai 50

years ago and started a practice in a log structure in our house and we ended up with all kinds of historical medical equipment I brought with me in 1960s,” Hansen said. “I think it’s going to be an addition to the community.”

Hansen watched Monday as a crane prepared to move the steam donkey, which he said was placed on the visitor center’s lawn just a few years ago. He said the steam donkey will be moved from the left of Columbia Ward Fishery sign to the right of the sign. The cabin will be placed on the left.

“They’re moving (the steam donkey) to the other side of Columbia Ward Fishery sign and making way for Kenai Bush doctors museum

and the cabin will sit where donkey is right now,” Hansen said.

Hansen said the cabin is still under construction and will be moved to the site in mid-August. Hansen is helping fund the project, along with the Kenai Community Foundation.

Back in March, the city of Kenai passed an ordinance to authorize the city manager to accept the donation from Hansen and the Kenai Community Foundation. The donation increased appropriations to the city’s Park Recreation and Beautification Department by $103,000. The donation helps cover costs of the construction project, which included constructing the cabin, preparing the site and moving and setting up the cabin to the site.

New team takes over in fire fight

By Victoria Petersen Peninsula Clarion

A new incident management team is taking command of the Swan Lake Fire, which was estimated to be at 100,812 acres as of Monday, according to the joint agency Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Office of Emergency Management Monday update. The update says 50% of the team’s objectives have been completed and 440 personnel are working on the fire. Minimal fire spread was observed, with limited interior smoldering and isolated torching.

The new incident management team,

Eastern Area Incident Managment Team Type 2, assumed command 8 a.m. Monday.

The east flank of the fire continues to smolder near the Chickaloon River, Thurman Creek and Mystery Creek drainages with little growth potential in the next 72 hours.

Natural features and existing trails are being used as fire lines and control lines to curtail eastward fire spread. The improvements will reduce the chance of fire spread in the future.

The west flank of the fire has been kept at bay with a system of wetlands and control lines. Mop up efforts are

challenged by dry fuels susceptible to ignition.

While the peninsula did experience some scattered showers, the fire area did not receive any significant amount of rainfall, and despite cooler temperatures and precipitation, fuels remain abnormally dry.

A lighter southeast wind will most likely push smoke to the north, and parts of Sterling and Cooper Landing could see some light impacts overnight.

A burn ban is still in place, and open fires and campfires are prohibited on the Kenai Peninsula and other areas of the state.

The newest addition to the Nikiski Mall, nestled between Charlie’s Angels Pizza and De Lars gift shop, is a little consignment store called Localz. Started by longtime Nikiski resident Angel Stanton, Localz is meant to be a hub for locally made soaps, clothing, art and more. Stanton opened her business on April 5 of this year and has since grown her inventory to include products from dozens of local makers on the peninsula and across the state, including her own design company, AK Kreations.

Stanton sat down with the Clarion last week to discuss her store and her story.

Clarion: What made you want to start this business?

Angel Stanton: So I graduated from Nikiski in ’04, I’m a local and I’ve been in sales most of my life. My sister passed away two years ago, and that’s when my whole life changed. I wanted to do something to honor her. So I started making things, at first just to distract my mind. Being a maker and having my stuff in other shops, I realized that this is what I want to do for people. The opportunity became available and we were like, all right, let’s do it!

What should we call it? Should we name it Chere’s, after my sister?

We thought about what she would want to do since she was all about being locally involved. We did this for her and for the people around here, to help awaken this town again. The mall is starting to come back to life and we wanted to be a part of that. Plus, there wasn’t anything quite like us out here.

Clarion: Now that you’re three months in, what do you think so far?

Stanton: After the first opening weekend, I cried. I just felt overwhelmed by all the local support.

It was awesome. And that support still continues.

Clarion: So it was a good cry.

Stanton: Yes! A good cry. A happy cry. I just couldn’t have imagined a turnout that good.

Clarion: How many people showed up opening weekend?

Stanton: About 50 people that first weekend. And we didn’t really advertise it at all except on Facebook. I was surprised. I was expecting like 10 people to come in, and even if we got one person that would have been really cool.

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Man dies after going overboard tug off Nome coast ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say a 56-yearold Washington state man died after he fell overboard from a tug towing a barge off the Nome coast.

Troopers say David Whitemarsh fell from the tug July 4 while the vessel was towing a barge into the Port of Nome.

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paid by the fifth of every month. I pay all the taxes and they get a check from my business account. No shop fee or anything.

Clarion: Are all of your products local? Whether in-state or on the Kenai specifically?

Stanton: About 90% are.

When we first opened the business I wanted to fill up all the walls with art and we didn’t know enough local artists yet, so I brought some in. As we find more local artists, we’ll have less stuff imported. I’m hoping to be 100% local at some point, to stay true to the name and all.

Clarion: Why do you consider it important to sell local products and highlight local makers?

Stanton: With the way the economy has been and everything, it’s good to keep our money in our small town.

Nikiski seemed like it was a dying town for a while, and now it seems like it’s finally reawakening. I wanted to be a part of that, give it some fun flavor and keep it local.

I know that there are a lot of local makers out here and a lot of local talent. So I wanted to give them a place closer to home where they can put their work. And I’m from here, so Nikiski is just near and dear to my heart.

Clarion: How many local makers were you working with when you first started, and how much has it grown since?

Stanton: We had about eight or 10 when we first started. Then within a couple weeks we got about a dozen more, and now we have over 30.

At the front counter, Stanton has a chalkboard that lists the names of all the local

makers and their companies that are featured in the store. The board features three tightly packed columns of names, and Stanton may have to invest in a bigger chalkboard soon.

Clarion: Do you have a favorite item in the store?

Stanton: Oh gosh, it’s really hard to pick favorites. I do have a couple though. Here and There Jewelry, she uses Nikiski beach sand, which we sent her, as well as things like oyster shells and Amazonite.

Her prices are really reasonable, and she’s great about custom orders. Alaska Berry Designs, I love what she does with agates. There’s something for everybody. Meadowlark is one of my favorites.

I use their face care products because everything else I’ve tried has really irritated my skin. They’re a mom-anddaughter business out of Anchorage, and the mom actually homesteaded here in Kenai. They have bath bombs, essential oils, moisturizers, even men’s cologne.

Glazed and Confused, she’s pretty well known around here and makes great pottery.

Like I said, it’s really hard to pick favorites.

Localz is located in the Nikiski Mall near Mile 26 of the Kenai Spur Highway and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Call 907-690-4269 for more information.

unsuccessful after Whitemarsh was pulled out of the water.

Troopers spokesman Ken Marsh says Whitemarsh was the captain of the tug.

Marsh says he doesn’t know why it took so long for troopers publicly disclose the death. He says troopers were notified about 20 minutes after the incident.

Whitemarsh’s remains were sent to the state medical examiner’s office.

salmon deaths in the western part of the state.

Water temperatures near Bethel broke into the low 70s earlier this week, the highest river temperature ever recorded there, Bethel-based KYUK reported. Those conditions were part of a heat wave that swept the state.

“Essentially, what could happen is salmon metabolism speeds up to the point that they’re having heart attacks and going belly up and floating downriver,” said state Department of Fish and Game biologist Ben Gray.

Residents along the lower Kuskokwim River have reported dead salmon floating downstream between the villages of Tuntutuliak and Akiak. Gray and his colleagues counted about 20 dead

salmon when they boated between Bethel and Akiak to check the area out.

The warm temperatures also are suspected to be the cause of parasites infesting salmon in the river, with the warm water coming from the ocean.

In Kuskokwim Bay, temperatures have measured as much as 12 degrees above average throughout the summer, with tides pulling warm water into the lower river.

“And that water is pushing upriver,” Gray said. “And it’s mixing, and we’re having a profile in the water right now where it’s a solid 68 to 70 degrees all the way through.”

In Norton Sound, residents have reported large numbers of dead pink salmon that had not yet spawned.

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But a minute after opening, we had people bursting through the doors. Well, like five people, but still.

Clarion: How many local vendors do you work with?

Stanton: As far as Alaskan local artists, over 30. I would say at least a quarter of them are from Nikiski and Kenai, maybe more like 40%. And then we have a good portion from Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and the North Pole.

Our little ceramic pots and wool dryer balls come from the North Pole.

Clarion: How do you find a new maker?

Stanton: Sometimes they’ll just walk in and say “Hey, I make this, are you interested?” And we’ll just go from there. I also go to local events, check out the Wednesday market and the Train Stop market and things like that.

Clarion: And what’s the business model like, do they sell their products to you?

Stanton: Some of them.

One artist for example, I’ll buy some of her pieces wholesale and then resell them. I also have, like with the goat milk soap, a contract for consignment. So she’ll bring her products into the shop to keep the inventory stocked and I just keep 22% of the sales while she gets

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Localz owner Angel Stanton, right, shows Heidi Vann some of the products featured in her store Thursday in Nikiski.

Record warm water blamed for salmon deaths BETHEL — Record-high temperatures in Alaska are believed to be the cause of

Peninsula Clarion

Ronald J Andersen

September 24, 1936 - July 9, 2019 Ronald J. Andersen, age 82 passed away on July 9, 2019, surrounded by family in Soldotna, Alaska.

He was born in Chico, California on September 24, 1936 to John and Gerda Andersen. No services have been scheduled at his request.

Ronald had been a resident of Kenai since 1970.

He worked for Colliers in the 1970’s as a plumber/pipe fitter and was the supervisor for Kimco in the 1980’s until

he retired in 2001.

Ronald enjoyed fishing, hunting, flying his plane with family and friends, woodworking, gambling in Laughlin, Nevada. Two of his many talents were fishing the Kenai river, and hunting. He would take anyone fishing, teaching them the tricks and trades for pulling in the big one. Ron was a devoted man to family and friends and lived life to the fullest. He will be forever loved and missed.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife Delores Andersen, his daughter Lori Andersen, and his parents John and Gerda Andersen.

He is survived by his daughters; Nancy Andersen of Kenai, Sandi Rimer of Kenai, longtime Companion; Anita Dedrick of Kenai; granddaughters; Carlee Christianson of Kenai, Ronni Epperheimer of Kenai, Lindsey Burnett of Kenai, Kayla Resnick of Arizona, grandson’s; Bruce Hall of Fairbanks, Anthony Borromeo of Fairbanks, and numerous great grandchildren.

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compounded the cost of cuts that will need to be made later, adding $11 million dollars per day.

“Our core mission must be preserved,” Johnsen said. “To do that in this environment we will need to shed what is less precious, as difficult as that may be.”

Though no final decision has been made, Johnsen said that he was considering three different alternative structures, which would allow the university to continue to function, albeit in very different form.

First, was the option of having fewer universities and campuses. While this would allow for certain limitations on what needed to be cut from the university system as a whole, it would undoubtedly cause negative economic impacts on the communities affected by closed campuses, and would indiscriminately eliminate strong as well as weak programs.

Second is the “Current UA, Lead Campus” option, which would distribute funds proportionately to each university, and have each university reduce it focus to its own unique core as described in the “Strategic Pathways” framework.

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The pain and difficulty of restructuring the university system was emphasized repeatedly during the meeting, and (UA President Jim) Johnsen reiterated several times that although the future was uncertain, the University of Alaska remained dedicated to its core mission.

Strategic Pathways is how UA has intended to optimize the strengths of each university in order to provide the most robust educational services to Alaska.

The “Current UA” option has the advantage of maintaining access to education for a large number of Alaskans but could risk the financial viability and accreditation of each university.

Last is the “New UA” option, which would in effect mean that all students would receive their degree from a single “University of Alaska” regardless of which campus they attend. This would have the advantage of reducing administrative overhead and eliminating duplicative programs, meaning only one campus could offer a certain program.

However, the New UA system would require significant time and effort in order to obtain accreditation and Department of Education approval.

In addition to the declaration being

delayed until July 30, another meeting was scheduled with the Board and President Johnsen to further elaborate his thinking on the three options, allowing for the regents to make a more informed decision.

The pain and difficulty of restructuring the university system was emphasized repeatedly during the meeting, and Johnsen reiterated several times that although the future was uncertain, the University of Alaska remained dedicated to its core mission.

Johnsen, Board of Regents Chair John Davies and several others who spoke at the meeting gave thanks to the public and legislators who had shown such strong support for the university over the past week.

The PowerPoint presentation showing the university’s financial situation and detailing the various plans can be found online at juneauempire.com.

around the peninsula Community BBQ and Pioneer Meet & Greet Guns & Hoses softball game Join the Soldotna Historical Society for its free community event to kick off Soldotna Progress Days with their Community BBQ and Pioneer Meet & Greet on Friday, July 26, from 4-6 p.m. at the Soldotna Homestead Museum, located on Centennial Park Road. Visit with local pioneers and enjoy a free community BBQ. A special presentation to honor our Pioneer Grand Marshall, Al Hershberger, begins at 4:15 p.m.

Bring the whole family, sign up for door prizes, complete a scavenger hunt, receive a free activity booklet, tour historical cabins, and more! Become part of Soldotna’s continuing history! For more information, call Sara at 262-9814 ext. 15 or soldotnahistoricalmuseum@gmail.com.

Progress Days

Join Soldotna in its biggest celebration: Progress Days!

Kick off the festival weekend on Friday, July 26, 4-6 p.m. at the Soldotna Homestead Museum, located on Centennial Park Rd., to meet pioneers and enjoy a free community BBQ. Saturday, July 27 the hometown parade will begin at 11 a.m., departing from Soldotna High School. It will travel down Marydale, then down Binkley, and dispersing on Shady Lane.

The judge’s stand is back at the Borough Building. Saturday, 11-5 p.m., visit food and craft vendors and listen to live music on the stage at Soldotna Creek Park. Saturday night at 6 p.m. purchase tickets to the Rock on the River Concert featuring 36 Crazyfists, with special guests Distance Defined and Thera. Tickets sold online at rockontheriver19.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Sunday, noon-5 p.m., enjoy a free city picnic at noon at Soldotna Creek Park and more food and craft vendors. For the love of horses, visit the Soldotna Rodeo at 1 and 6 p.m. on Saturday or 1 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call Andy at the Soldotna Chamber at 262-9814 ext. 14 or info@soldotnachamber.com.

Monthly Board Meeting

The LeeShore Center will be holding its monthly Board meeting at The LeeShore Center on Wednesday July 31. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. For further information call 283-9479.

25th Funny River Festival

25th Funny River Festival will take place Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4 at Funny River Community Center, 35850 Pioneer Access Road, 12 Mile Funny River Road. An 18-hole golf tournament to support the Funny River Community Center will take place Saturday, July 27 at the Bird Homestead Golf course.

Hazardous waste collection

Hazardous waste collection day will take place Saturday, July 20 form 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the Central Peninsula Landfill, Soldotna. Free to households; fees charged to commercial disposers. Contact NRC Alaska 877-375-5040, Kenai Peninsula Borough Solid Waste Dept 907-262-9667. This event is for households and small businesses. All businesses are required to pre-register with NRC Alaska. Only households with more than 55 gallons of waste must pre-register. NRC Alaska manages this event. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Solid Waste Department provides the location.

Gun Show

The Sterling Senior Center is hosting it’s annual Gun Show on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission is $5. Elderberry Cafe will be serving food. Further info, call 262-6808.

North Atlantic Jazz Alliance

The world famous North Atlantic Jazz Alliance is celebrating German American year by touring California and Alaska this summer. They will be playing a benefit concert for the Kenai Central High School band and volleyball programs on Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m. in the KCHS auditorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from members of the two high school groups or at the door.

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.

Kidfest brings health and safety to Soldotna 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 family-friendly 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.

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!

Kenai/Nikiski Class of ’89 reunion

Kenai/Nikiski Class of ’89 reunion will be held Friday, Aug. 9 at Kenai River Brewing company from 5:30-8 p.m. and at Bridge Lounge at 8 p.m. same night. A potluck at Hilcorp Rec Site will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. Info: FB Kenai Peninsula Class of ’89 or call 360-893-2750.

Annual 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.

Sterling Friday Flea Market

The Sterling Community Center invites you to our Summer community event, Sterling Friday Flea Market. On Friday, July 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.

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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.

Wildlife Refuge events

— Fish Week: July 16-20: Tuesday, July 16: stream ecology, dream stream painting, fish dissection; Wednesday, July 17: casting yard for kids, dipnetting for insects (pre-register at 260-2820); Thursday, July 18: fish prints, monofilament cleaning, cutting/brining fish; Friday, July 19: smoking fish, canning demo, storytelling hike; Saturday, July 20: BARK ranger hike. Look for the Fish Week Flyer for times/details — Daily Wildlife Movies at the Visitor Center: Refuge Film, 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.; Features: 1 p.m. “American Eagle”; 3 p.m. “Alone in the Wilderness.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or

other accommodation needs to Refuge Visitor Center staff: 907-260-2820, TTY 800-877-8339 by close of business 7 days before each event.

— Discovery Hikes in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area meet at the trailhead at 1 p.m. No pets please. Meet at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 33398 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna. Call 907-260-2820. Thursday, July 18, 25: Hidden Creek, Bear Mountain; Friday, July 12, 19, 26: Skilak Lookout, Marsh Lake, Vista; Saturday, July 13, 20, 27: Bear Mountain, 7 Lakes (from Engineer), Marsh Lake.

— PEEPS Preschool Environmental Education Program: Thursday, July 18, two sessions: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Enjoy an hour of hands-on wildlife games, crafts, storytime and snack all about Salmon! Perfect for ages 2-5. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center this month! POP-UP GUIDED WALKS Ask for details at the Front Desk!

Free pressure canner dial gauge testing The Cooperative Extension Service is offering free testing of pressure canner dial gauges on Saturday, July 13 at the Soldotna Saturday Farmers Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Gauges can be tested on or off the lid of the canner. It is important to have pressure canner dial gauges checked annually to help assure home canned food is safely processed and the canner is safe to use. There will be free food preservation information and publications available. Pressure canners using weighted gauges do not need to be checked. For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service Office at 1-800-478-5824.

Kenai Central High School swimming pool Swim lesson dates: Session III July 8-19; Session IV July 22- August 2; Swim lesson times: 11 a.m.-11:40 a.m. (M-F); 11:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (M-F); 12:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m. (M-F); 1:15 p.m.-1:55 p.m. (M-F); 1:15 p.m.– 1:45 p.m. (3 and 4 year olds) (M-F); Private Lessons 3-3:30 p.m., 3:30-4 p.m. (M-F, 10 days of private) or 10:15-10:45 a.m. (Tuesday and Thursday). Need to sign-up for lessons in advance at the Kenai Pool. Private Swim lessons times or pool rentals are available. Register for swim lessons in advance at the Kenai Pool. Pool rentals are available. 283-7476

North Peninsula Recreation Service Area events — Log Rolling is being offered at the Nikiski Pool on Tuesdays from 7:45-8:45 p.m. throughout the summer. This is free family fun class. Registration is not required. Pool admission rates apply. For more information, contact Nigel at 776-8800.

— Pre-School Aquatic Play Classes will be offered in July and August. This class is for little ones 3-6 years of age. Parent are not required to be in the water. Students will have fun exploring the water through games with Mr. Nigel. For more information, call 776-8800.

— Inner Tube Water Polo will be offered on Monday July 15, 6-9 p.m. at the Nikiski Pool. For those 15 years and older.

Pickup games and tournament. Come out for a night of fun and competition. For more information, please contact Nigel at 776-8800.

— NPRSA’s 3 on 3 Surf & Turf Volleyball Tournament will be held on Friday July 19, at the Nikiski Pool. Must be at least years of age. Teams of 3 will compete on grass and in the pool.

For more information, please contact Jackie at 776-8800.

— Nikiski Pool’s Annual Cardboard & Duct Tape Boat Challenge will be offered on Monday August 5, at 6 p.m. Teams must register in advance and will build a boat from duct tape and cardboard, and see if the boat can survive the pool obstacle course. Two age categories and teams of 3-5 people. For more information or to register please call Nigel at 776-8800.

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 and 25 years old. For more information contact us through our Facebook Page KP Young Adult Ministry.

Kenai Senior Center activities

The Kenai Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and are open until 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Community meals are served Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $7 suggested donation for individuals 60 or older, $14 for those under 60. Call 907-283-4156 for more information.

— Walking Group, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9-10 a.m.

— Beginning Spanish, Thursdays: 1 p.m.

— Knitting, bring your project to work on: Thursday, 1 p.m.

— Computer assistance, every other Friday: 1 p.m.

— Social Security: Wednesdays, July 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

— Mystery Drive: Tuesday, July 16, 12:30 p.m. $5 ride fee — Birthday lunch: Wednesday, July 17, 11:30 a.m. $7 suggested donation or free if your birthday is in July and you are more than 60 years old.

— Ring-a-Lings lunchtime entertainment: Monday, July 22, 11 a.m.

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Gender bias in safety research risks lives More women than men are licenced to drive cars in the United States and they influence 80 per cent of car purchasing decisions there and in Canada, too. But you’d never know that by the disturbing facts in a new study that shows auto accidents are much more dangerous for women than they are for men.

Why? Because, as it turns out, manufacturers are not taking women into account, despite their purchasing power, when they design automotive safety features. Almost all vehicle safety tests are conducted with crash test dummies modelled on a man’s anatomy, not a woman’s.

The shocking result of that exclusion, according to the study from the University of Virginia, are that the odds of a female sustaining a serious to fatal injury when she is in a collision are an alarming 73 per cent higher than they are for a male.

That may sound counter-intuitive, considering that more men than women are injured and die in car crashes each year. But the fact is, the high injury and death tolls for men are mainly the result of risky driving behaviours that result in more collisions, not a lack of built-in safety features designed specifically to protect them when they do crash.

It’s time regulatory authorities mandate that automotive safety tests are designed for both men and women. Anything short of that should be penalized.

Sadly, these latest findings are nothing new. As Caroline Criado-Perez, the author of Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, points out, researchers at Michigan University made the case for the inclusion of crash test dummies modelled on women in tests as far back as the early 1980s.

But their advice, and the results of numerous studies conducted since then that have echoed the University of Virginia results, were ignored. Why? Manufacturers have been reluctant to invest the millions of dollars required to create anatomically correct female crash dummies.

The result? Safety tests don’t account for the differences between male and female bodies, such as how breasts may alter how seat belts function or how women generally sit closer to the steering wheel because their arms and legs are shorter.

Now Carolyn Roberts, a researcher at the University of Virginia, concludes: “We’re improving automotive safety for males at a faster rate than we’re improving it for females.”

That’s unacceptable. Even worse is the fact that the auto industry is far from alone in ignoring women, with dire results for their safety.

Sadly, designers of body armour and construction safety equipment, such as harnesses, do the same. As a result, women are at a higher risk of dying of everything from stab and gunshot wounds to falls.

Even NASA failed to consider the differences in the bodies of its female and male astronauts when it planned the first allfemale spacewalk last March. That had to be scrapped when the space agency realized it did not have a medium-sized space suit on board the International Space Station for one of the female astronauts, so a man was sent in her stead.

Medical researchers often ignore women, as well. For example, women make up more than half the 35 million adults living with HIV worldwide and yet they are vastly under-represented in clinical trials looking for vaccines, treatments and cures.

That’s true, too, of research into heart disease, which focuses on male symptoms even though it is the No. 1 cause of death for women around the world.

Even the lab rats used in clinical drug trials are more likely to be male because female ones are considered more complicated because of their fluctuating hormone levels.

Women should not be dying in 2019 because they are, as Criado-Perez argues, invisible. The study on crash test dummies is a wake-up call for researchers and designers the world over.

— The Toronto Star, July 7

letter to the editor

Students, not taxpayers, should be paying for college There has been a lot of press regarding the $130 million cut to the University of Alaska. I, of course, disagree with a lot of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s cuts, but I feel that a college’s operational costs should be paid by tuition, donations from alumni and corporations, not the taxpayers.

After the Korean War, I was denied GI Bill education funding because I had lied about my age when I joined the Army.

So, like tens of thousands of other young people in the U.S. struggling to pay tuition, I took a night job in a sawmill, in Longview, Washington, and a half college load during the day.

It takes longer to get a degree that way, but you’ll not be carrying the load of a student loan for years after graduation and the $130 million can then go for care of seniors, foster kids, the homeless and crumbling infrastructure.

— John A. Anderson, Kenai

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alaska voices | Steve Bowhay

How we fight wildfires needs to change

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ow that the EPA has banned wood stoves in Fairbanks because of how harmful it is to breathe wood smoke, maybe they could ban wildfires too.

Seriously though, among all of the other harmful chemicals in wood smoke is climate changing CO2.

Science claims we have 12 years to lower CO2 levels in the atmosphere or it will be too late.

There may be debate about how much CO2 is released by wildfires but it is such a needless emission and so many animals are literally burned alive. Stopping wildfires should be the No. 1 goal of any CO2 emission reduction plan. Firefighters have claimed, the biggest obstacles to fighting wildfires is access to the fire and water to put it out once you get there.

There are some disasters that we can’t do much to stop or prevent, but wildfires and floods can at least be mitigated in a way that lowers CO2 emissions and raises the sequestration of CO2 by providing freshwater for agriculture.

The Roadless Rule was created to protect our forest but actually the opposite is what is currently happening with wildfires, bug infestations and huge blow down areas. Now with climate change, science tells us we can expect more drought, more wildfires, more floods and just more extreme events. This makes protecting our forest even more important than ever.

It is for this reason the president should declare climate change a national emergency. Then eliminate the Roadless Rule and began building a forest protection system of roads that divide our forest into a grid of whatever size parcels we can protect. Along the side of these roads a storm-water collection system would be installed to power the wildfire protection system and provide freshwater for agriculture projects. Because this system will only collect storm-water with millions of collection points it will not lower the low water level of streams or rivers.

This can lower flood intensity and the freshwater for the fish is still protected.

Once the freshwater is in a pipeline it can be sent to where it can be best utilized. When pumps are used to move the water, they can be powered by solar or wind and then the moving water becomes the transmission line.

At the destination the water flows through a turbine and you get electricity and the water.

These waterlines could border major highways in remote areas throughout the U.S. and power electric car charging stations. The waterlines along the highways would always provide wildfire safe travel routes when equipped with high power irrigation sprinklers.

Freshwater is only an asset of the U.S. for the amount of time it takes for it to rain on the mountains until it flows into the sea. This year floods did billions in damages, destroyed

lives and then flowed polluted into the ocean.

By collecting the freshwater before it becomes polluted it can be used to supply drinking water to communities that have contaminated ground water and it can be used to flush out aquifers that have become inundated with saltwater.

This type of climate change mitigation can be profitable with increased agriculture and decreased CO2 emissions. Stopping wildfires could save billions and providing more freshwater will make billions in the agriculture industry. This will translate into millions of jobs that can help the whole economy while slowing climate change.

It is still debatable as to whether lower CO2 levels will slow warming, but no matter what we still get clean air, more crops and wildfire protection for all the other species in the forest.

Because Alaska is so big it is going to require a lot of roads, just because you build a road doesn’t mean you have to log the forest to protect it. In fact, many of the roads would not be in a log producing forest at all.

One thing is really obvious after enduring this current heat wave and breathing all of this smoke for the past few days, there is no way we can continue to fight wildfires the same way or there won’t be any forest left.

The time for study has passed, the time for action is now.

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Mnuchin: Budget deal with Pelosi ‘very close’

By Andrew Taylor Associated Press

WASHINGTON — It’s House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell vs. hardliners in the White House as lawmakers pursue a deal on federal spending and the debt. And the hardliners, wary of further increases to federal spending, appear to be losing.

Talks between Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appear to be progressing. Mnuchin on Monday told reporters, “I think we’re very close to a deal,” though he cautioned that “these deals are complicated.”

Mnuchin says increasing the $22 trillion debt limit needs to be done this month to avert any risk of a U.S. default on obligations like bond payments. He said he doesn’t think there will be a government shutdown when the budget year ends Sept. 30, nor does he think “either party or anybody wants to put the credit of the United States government at risk.”

Previous negotiations toward a budget deal had included White House conservatives like Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. But Mnuchin is taking the lead for the administration in the talks with Pelosi, as the speaker doesn’t have a productive relationship with Mulvaney.

Mnuchin and Pelosi spoke again Monday evening.

The talks increasingly hinge on a durable, powerful and familiar political coalition: GOP defense hawks demanding bigger Pentagon budgets and Democrats seeking equal treatment for domestic priorities.

Three previous fiscal deals over the past years, conducted when Democrats were in the House minority, were greased by

lawmakers’ appetite for both guns and butter — to the dismay of deficit hawks relegated to Washington’s endangered species list. Now, after winning back the House, Pelosi has greater leverage, especially because of the need to increase the government’s borrowing cap.

“We gave them an obscene amount of money just two years ago,” said Hazen Marshall, a former Senate GOP budget and leadership aide. “And now they want more on top of that.

There’s a never-ending desire to keep on ramping it up.”

Lawmakers are negotiating an increase to spending “caps” for federal agency budgets, along with separate must-do legislation to increase the government’s debt limit.

The negotiations are opaque, but appear to be guided by the concept of “parity” in spending increases for defense and nondefense agency budgets, based on a public exchange of letters between Mnuchin and Pelosi over the past few days.

The duo of Pelosi, D-Calif., and McConnell, R-Ky., is a partnership of necessity. The two have a chilly but professional relationship and their interests rarely align. But when they team up — as they did on a government spending deal in February — they are virtually unstoppable. Both have long histories with Capitol Hill’s appropriations process, the painstakingly bipartisan and pragmatic job of annually divvying up the one-third of the federal budget allocated by Congress each year.

Pelosi’s mandate is to increase, as much as possible, the portion of the federal pie going to Democratic priorities such as health care, education, housing and the environment.

McConnell played a key behindthe-scenes role in setting up the

negotiations and has encouraged Mnuchin’s central role. He wants a deal that would satisfy his defense hawks and his pragmatic-minded power base on the Appropriations Committee. He also knows that the path to a successful deal goes through Pelosi and is likely to include more money than Mulvaney, a former tea party lawmaker, would like.

The alternatives to a deal are distasteful to both sides, and include freezing spending at current levels and operating most of the government essentially on autopilot under a measure known as a continuing resolution. That prospect, talked up behind the scenes by Mulvaney and his allies, is alarming to GOP lawmakers focused on Pentagon policy, who say it would harm military readiness, hurt efforts to relieve procurement shortfalls and scramble long-term Pentagon budget strategies.

The negotiations are closely held but a key concern for Pelosi is getting $22 billion over the next two years to cover the rapidly growing cost of privately provided veterans health care. She sent a letter to Mnuchin on Saturday night agreeing with his request to increase the debt limit but pushing for relief for the Veterans Administration’s private health care program, which threatens to squeeze other domestic priorities.

“I wanted to put in writing what our concern was,” Pelosi said Monday.

“We have an additional initiative that was added, but you can’t just take it out of other veterans programs or other programs.”

Republicans say those VA costs should be absorbed inside the $600 billion set aside for nondefense agencies.

Pelosi appears to be dropping another demand, a $7 billion carveout to pay for the U.S. Census.

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Trump digs in on racist tweets

By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire and Calvin Woodward Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Unbowed by searing criticism, President Donald Trump on Monday emphatically defended his tweet calling on four Democratic congresswomen of color to go back to their “broken and crime infested” countries. Condemnation of his comments “doesn’t concern me because many people agree with me,” he declared.

Trump responded to questions at the White House after his Sunday tweet assailing the lawmakers, all of whom are U.S. citizens and three of whom were born here. He has been roundly criticized by Democrats who labeled his remarks racist and divisive.

A smattering of Republicans also have objected, though most leading Republicans have been silent.

Trump, resurrecting language not prevalent in the U.S. for decades, said Monday that if the lawmakers “hate our country,” they “can leave” it.

“If you’re not happy in the U.S., if you’re complaining all the time, you can leave, you can leave right now,” he said. The lawmakers’ criticism has been largely aimed at Trump and his administration’s policies and actions.

It was yet another sign that Trump, who won the presidency in 2016 in part by energizing disaffected voters with incendiary racial rhetoric, has no intention of backing away from that strategy going in 2020. Trump has faced few consequences for such attacks, which typically earn him cycles of front-page media attention.

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President Donald Trump speaks Monday during a Made in America showcase on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.

Earlier Monday, Trump made clear he had no intention of backing down, asking on Twitter when “the Radical Left Congresswomen” would “apologize to our Country, the people of Israel and even to the Office of the President, for the foul language they have used, and the terrible things they have said.”

“So many people are angry at them & their horrible & disgusting actions!” he wrote.

Asked whether Trump’s comments were racist, Marc Short, chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, defended Trump, telling reporters he had been responding to “very specific” comments made by Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, who was born in Somalia, and was not making a “universal statement.”

But Trump didn’t make that distinction in his tweets. He cited “Congresswomen” — an almost-certain reference to a group of women who have labeled themselves “the squad” that includes Omar, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

“I don’t think that the president’s intent any way is racist,” said Short, pointing to Trump’s decision to choose Elaine Chao, who was born outside the country, as his transportation secretary.

Chao is one of the few minorities working among the largely white and male aides in high-profile roles in Trump’s administration. She is the wife of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who had made no

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Omar ignited a bipartisan uproar in Washington several months ago when she suggested that some members of Congress support Israel because of money, while Tlaib riled up a supportive crowd by calling the president a profane name and predicting he would be removed from office.

Trump on Monday singled out Omar, in particular, accusing her of having “hatred” for Israel, and expressing “love” for “enemies like al-Qaida.”

“These are people that, in my opinion, hate our country,” he said.

Omar, in an interview, once laughed about how a college professor had spoken of al-Qaida with an intensity she said was not used to describe “America,” ”England” or “The Army.”

Following a familiar script, Republicans remained largely silent after Trump’s Sunday morning broadsides that caused Democrats to set aside their internal rifts to rise up in a united chorus against him.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Trump wants to “make America white again,” while Ocasio-Cortez said Trump “can’t conceive of an America that includes us.”

“Mr. President, the country I ‘come from,’ & the country we all swear to, is the United States,” she tweeted, adding that, “You rely on a frightened America for your plunder.”

Omar also addressed herself directly to Trump in a tweet, writing: “You are stoking white nationalism (because) you are angry that people like us are serving in Congress and fighting against your hate-filled agenda.”

Storm unleashes final blast of torrential rains

By Rebecca Santana and Jonathan Drew Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Tropical Depression Barry spared New Orleans from catastrophic flooding, but it still swamped parts of Louisiana with up to 17 inches of rain and transformed part of the Mississippi Delta into “an ocean.”

Although Barry was downgraded from a tropical storm Sunday afternoon, its torrential rains continued to pose a threat Monday. Much of Louisiana and Mississippi were under flash-flood watches, as were parts of Arkansas, eastern Texas, western Tennessee and southeastern Missouri.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards urged residents to be cautious as they ventured outside after a weekend in which many had sheltered indoors.

He said he was “extremely grateful” that the storm had not caused the catastrophic floods that had earlier been forecast. More than 90 people had been rescued in 11 parishes, but there were no reports of weather-related fatalities, Edwards said.

“This was a storm that obviously could have played out very, very differently,” he said. “We’re thankful that the worst-case scenario did not happen.”

But Barry was still proving disastrous in parts of

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Louisiana, particularly in areas north of Lake Charles where streams and rivers were on the rise. Up to 17 inches has fallen in isolated spots in that part of the state, the National Weather Service stated in one of numerous flash flood warnings issued Monday.

“Please don’t drive through these flooded areas,” Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso pleaded with motorists.

“I noticed our rivers coming up real quick,” Mancuso said

in an interview aired on KPLC-TV . “It’s just very serious right now.”

In Mississippi, forecasters said 8 inches of rain had fallen in parts of Jasper and Jones counties, with several more inches possible. An additional 3 to 5 inches was expected Monday in the western part of the state, including parts of the rural Delta that have been flooded for months from the Mississippi River and its backwaters.

“The South Delta has become an ocean,” Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant wrote on Twitter on Monday.

He’s calling on the federal government to build pumps to drain water from the confluence of the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers. The EPA shelved the project in 2008 amid concerns about wetlands and wildlife. The Trump administration has said it might

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MAUNA KEA, Hawaii — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Monday at the base of Hawaii’s tallest mountain to protest the construction of a giant telescope on land that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred.

At about daybreak, a group of kupuna, or elders, sitting in chairs tied themselves together with rope and blocked the road to the summit of Mauna Kea. Another group of protesters lay prone on the ground, with their arms shackled under a grate in the road.

Around them, protesters sang and chanted.

The road was later officially closed, hours after it was essentially blocked by protesters. The elders tied together were expecting to be arrested.

After two protest leaders spoke with police, they addressed the crowd and told them anyone who didn’t move would be arrested. The group would move aside, but the elders were expected to remain, protest leaders Kaho’okahi Kanuha and Andre Perez said.

Deals, protests during Amazon Prime Day NEW YORK — Amazon’s Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals — and protests. The company’s fifth annual Prime Day now stretches two days, Monday and Tuesday, invented as an effort to try to drum up sales during sluggish summer months and sign up more users for its Prime loyalty program.

The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth said it is offering more than a million deals. Amazon’s own products are usually among the strongest sellers.

This year, some used the high-profile event as a way to garner attention for their protests against Amazon.

At a warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota, workers planned a strike to raise awareness for workers’ conditions. A group of tech workers in Seattle, called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, is supporting the strike.

On Twitter, Massachusetts Senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren voiced her support for the workers as well.

Amazon says it already offers what the workers are asking for.

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Forecasters had warned of a continued threat of heavy rains into Monday as the center of the storm trudged inland. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Sunday parts of south-central Louisiana could still have rainfall totals of up to 12 inches, with isolated pockets of 15 inches.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Sunday the city was “beyond lucky” that rainfall there fell well short of early predictions of a deluge that could overwhelm the city’s pumping systems.

“We were spared,” she said at a news conference, while noting the city was ready to help nearby parishes hit harder.

About 51,000 customers in Louisiana, 1,800 customers in Mississippi and another 1,700 customers in Arkansas were without power Sunday night, according to poweroutage.us.

Edwards thanked the public for taking officials’ warnings seriously over the weekend, but he also reminded residents that it is still relatively early in the Atlantic’s hurricane season.

“Based on what we’ve experienced, I think (we will be) even better prepared for next time — and we do know that there will be a next time,” Edwards said.

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Twins capture key league victory against South

By Jeff Helminiak Peninsula Clarion

The American Legion Post 20 Twins hung on for a key, 7-6 league victory over South on Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Post 20 then lost the second, nonleague game 12-5.

South, which has already clinched a berth to the state tournament, is on top of the American Division at 12-4 in the league and 16-9 overall.

The Twins move into third place in the American Division at 10-3 and 17-9-1 overall.

Post 20 still has a bunch of league games left in the final week of the season. Today, the Twins host Palmer at Seymour Park for a noon league game and 3 p.m. nonleague game.

South pitcher Terren Sugita retires Twins left fielder Davey Belger after his sacrifice bunt on Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Then, Post 20 has four more league games on the road this weekend — Friday against Service, two Saturday against Ketchikan and one Sunday against South.

The league standings are arranged by points — with four for a win and one for a loss. Because Post 20 has so many games loaded into this last week of the regular season, the Twins could still do anything from missing the state tournament to taking the top seed in the American Division.

To miss state, the Twins would have to go into a tailspin and Ketchikan (5-7 in league) would have to get hot. The top seed is available because the Twins now have the fewest losses of any team

in the division with three, just ahead of South and Palmer with four.

Monday’s league game matched up two division heavyweights, but neither side had a clean game. Twins coach Robb Quelland said the important thing is his side got the win.

“It’s reminiscent of years past,” Quelland said. “Everytime we play South, it’s an interesting, competitive game.”

The game started an hour late due to morning showers, then South got off to a slow start, falling into a 7-0 hole after four innings due to wildness on the mound and missed opportunities.

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Messinger gets MVP; Oilers fall to Bucs Staff Report Peninsula Clarion

Peninsula Oilers shortstop Skyler Messinger was named the MVP of the Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Oilers then jumped back into Alaska Baseball League play on Monday and lost 4-3 to the host Anchorage Bucs.

Messinger and the other 11 Oilers were on the American League squad and on the wrong end of a 3-2 loss to the National League. The National League had players from the Mat-Su Miners, Anchorage Glacier Pilots and Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks. The American League had players from the Bucs, Oilers and Chinooks.

Despite the loss, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound product of the University of Kansas impressed with his 1-for-3 day, which included an RBI double, and spectacular defense at shortstop.

“It’s a cool thing to even be a part of today,” Messinger told 1140 AM after the contest. “It was a lot of fun and pretty cool to be recognized like that.”

The game was scoreless until the top of the fourth, when Oilers pitcher and first baseman Connor McCord, the only two-way player in the All-Star Game, came on to pitch.

Chinooks catcher J. Paul Fullerton started the inning by reaching on an error, then Miners outfielder Justin Kirby, who would finish 2 for 3, took a walk.

Miners utility player Kody Huff, who would finish 3 for 4, then singled to score Fullerton and move Kirby to third. Pilots infielder Matt

Ottino then grounded out for a 2-0 lead.

In the bottom of the fifth, Messinger cut the lead to 2-1 with an RBI double that scored Bucs infielder Cole Tate, but the NL extended the lead to 3-1 in the top of the sixth.

In the bottom of the seventh, McCord, who finished 1 for 2, singled to lead off the inning. Oilers infielder Bobby Goodloe then walked before Messinger moved McCord to third with a fly ball. Bucs catcher Kaden Hopson then had a sacrifice fly to cut the lead to 3-2.

Oilers pitcher Bryan Woo got the start for the American League and worked a hitless and scoreless inning that included a walk and a strikeout. McCord gave up two runs — one earned — on two hits while walking one and striking out one in taking the loss.

Oilers pitcher Heath Olive also worked a scoreless and hitless inning for the American League, striking out two.

Oilers pitchers Calvin Farris, Eric Reardon, Drew Thorpe and Steven Ordorica also were All-Stars, but were not available to pitch.

Also at the plate for the Oilers, Camden Vasquez was 1 for 4 with a stolen base and an assist from the outfield. Other All-Stars were catchers John Mackay and Jonathan Villa.

Monday, the league-leading Bucs moved to 23-9 and now lead the second-place Mat-Su Miners by three games. The Oilers fall to 12-22 and remain in fourth place, 1.5 games ahead of the Chugiak-Eagle River See oilers, Page A7

Powder Puff winner Brenda Robson drives a victory lap with the checkered flag Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Powder Puff shows girl power

By Joey Klecka Peninsula Clarion

A race car doesn’t know who’s driving it. So when Saturday night’s Powder Puff main feature took the green flag, the ladies at the wheel got work slinging dirt like the best of them.

The annual Powder Puff race features an all-female lineup, and it capped a night of racing at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. When the checkered flag flew, the No. 77 of Brenda Robson claimed her second straight Powder Puff victory.

The Wasilla racer finished second to Kristie Bass in the 2017 Powder Puff feature, but has returned to win two in a row, beating Soldotna driver Bridgette Attleson both times.

Saturday at Twin City, Robson held off a determined Attleson to win by several car lengths, and explained why the race is important for her.

Robson lost her mother to cancer, and herself is a fiveyear breast cancer survivor.

She also said she is scheduled for two back surgeries unrelated to cancer in August, so winning the Powder Puff race was something she needed.

“This race means a lot to me,” Robson said. “I’ve done it four times now, we have five or six stock cars (back in Wasilla), and I just always want to win it.”

Attleson was driving the No. 32 B-Stock car normally piloted by her boyfriend Chuck Winters, who has taken the car to numerous victories at Twin City in the

past.

With a difference of around 100 horsepower compared to the No. 5 A-Stock car she races, Attleson said she relished the opportunity for more power.

“Oh yeah, you can feel it,” Attleson said when asked about the horsepower difference.

Attleson threatened Robson for the lead for most of the 15-lap race, but couldn’t quite crack the racing veteran.

“If we had 20 laps, I think I would’ve won it,” Attleson said.

The wildest race of the day came in the 30-lap Legends feature, which came down to a four-car dogfight.

Bryan Barber raced to wins in the first two Legends heats,

but spun out early in the feature, dropping his No. 88 machine as far back as half a lap behind the leaders.

The battle for the lead grew intense as David Kusmider, Ty Torkelson and Brent Romagoux fought for every inch on the track, but it was Barber turning the fastest laps as he slowly but surely reeled in the three leaders.

“I never let off the gas,” Barber said. “If I had pushed it a little harder, I may have (beaten them).”

Barber finally caught them with only a handful of laps to go and rejoined the mix at the front to create a four-way race for the checkers.

Ultimately, Romagoux emerged with the lead and See race, Page A7

Djokovic is closer than ever to catching Nadal, Federer N ovak Djokovic never has been this close to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam trophy count.

Given the way Djokovic edged Federer in a thrilling Wimbledon final for his fourth championship at the past five major tournaments, there is little reason to think the 32-year-old Serb doesn’t have a realistic shot at catching his two great rivals at the top of tennis.

Federer owns the men’s record of 20 Slams, Nadal has 18, Djokovic 16.

The chase is really and truly on now.

“For him, it’s the goal, absolutely,” said Djokovic’s coach, Marian Vajda.

Djokovic’s 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3) victory Sunday offered some insight about what the future might hold and what his place in the hierarchy eventually could become.

At 4 hours, 57 minutes, it was the longest Wimbledon final in history.

More remarkably, Djokovic became the first man since 1948 to win the title at the All England Club after facing championship

points; Federer was on the verge of winning while serving at 8-7, 40-15 in the fifth set.

But Djokovic took the next two points and, eventually, was better in the closing tiebreaker, instituted at 12-all in deciding sets at Wimbledon for the first time this year.

If the consensus is that Federer’s excellence is defined by the word “elegance,” and Nadal’s by “doggedness,” then Djokovic’s might be best distilled to “clutchness.”

As Sunday’s match stretched into the evening, one element of their respective past performances at Wimbledon seemed particular relevant: Djokovic is now 8-1 in five-setters there; Federer 7-7.

Against each other? Djokovic is 4-0.

Turned out the words spoken by eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer two days before the final were rather prescient: “It comes very much down to who’s better on the day, who’s in a better mental place, who’s got more energy left, who’s tougher when it really comes to the crunch.”

Federer lost despite winning

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more total points, 218-204, and dominating just about every other significant statistic, too: aces (25-10), service breaks (7-3), winners (94-54) and so on.

The key: Djokovic won all three tiebreakers, the sort of can’t-take-apoint-off segment of a match that is as much dependent on how capable a player is of steeling oneself as it is about this or that particular stroke.

In the moments that meant the most, when the sets were at stake, when the outcome was in the balance, Djokovic was superior.

Seven times, Federer was two points away from taking the opening set. Djokovic didn’t allow it.

Federer was one point from seizing the third. Again, Djokovic prevented it.

And then, just like when he erased two match points each time in the 2010 and 2011 U.S. Open semifinals, Djokovic came back

from the brink to win.

“A mental battle, more than anything else,” Vajda said. “It was all about focus there at the end.”

For years, in part because he zoomed past Pete Sampras’ old mark of 14 Grand Slam titles, Federer was considered by many to be the greatest male tennis player in history. Then Nadal earned his supporters and created a debate, not so much by accumulating his own impressive collection of trophies, but by repeatedly getting the better of Federer, including beating him in the epic 2008 Wimbledon final.

Djokovic has strengthened his case for being part of the conversation. Younger than both men — Nadal is 33; Federer turns 38 on Aug. 8 — he is gaining on them in Slams, is the only member of the trio to have won four consecutive majors and holds an edge in the head-to-head series with each.

Against Nadal, he is 28-26.

Against Federer, he is 26-22 overall, 10-6 at majors and 3-1 at Wimbledon, including 3-0 in finals

at the grass-court tournament.

Those, though, aren’t the numbers people generally look at when trying to decide which of the Big Three deserves to be listed first.

Djokovic, No. 1 in the ATP rankings at the moment, knows what category matters the most to many.

“Those two guys (are) probably one of the biggest reasons I still compete at this level. The fact that they made history (in) this sport motivates me as well, inspires me to try to do what they have done, what they’ve achieved, and even more,” said Djokovic, who has won 33 of his past 34 matches at majors.

“Whether I’m going to be able to do it or not,” he added, “I don’t know.”

Neither do we. But it sure should be fun watching him try.

Howard Fendrich has covered Grand Slam tennis for The Associated Press since 2000. This was his 18th Wimbledon. You can write to him at hfendrich@ap.org or follow him on Twitter at http://twitter. com/HowardFendrich

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Hougton nabs Senior Open Staff Report Peninsula Clarion

Michael Houghton won the Kenai Peninsula Senior Open on the third playoff hole Sunday at Kenai Golf Course.

Both Houghton and Keith Stuart tied with a two-day, net total of 130. Houghton had rounds of 8-over-par 80 and 74, including a nice eagle on No. 11 on Sunday, that computed to 130 with his handicap of 12. Stuart had rounds of 76 and 86 with a handicap of 16. Stuart looked to have the tournament in hand before the infamous gully on the par-4 No. 18 handed him a nine to force the playoff.

The duo both made par on the par-3 10th the first

two times. The third time, Houghton made another par, while Stuart took a bogey.

There also was drama for third place, with Charlie Kahakauwila, Bobby Bush and Bill Haese each firing two-day nets of 136. The trio also used No. 10 as the playoff hole. Bush notched a par, while the other two made bogey, to take third.

Kahakauwila then topped Haese on the second playoff hole to take fourth.

Here are the other twoday net scores from the tournament: Mike Osif, 137; Pat Bowen, 140; Skip Dove and Gary Brumley, 141; Tom Reese, 144; Kirk Hyman, 147; Chuck Ruppenthal, 149; and John Gibson, 161.

Bears’ Lajoie gets nod for World Cup Staff Report Peninsula Clarion

Kenai R iver Brow n Bears forward Brandon Lajoie has been named to the 24-man roster for Team North American Hockey League at the 2019 Sirius Junior Club World Cup from Aug. 23 to 31 in Sochi, Russia.

The tournament brings together worldclass junior hockey clubs from various countries.

Lajoie, 17, from Eagle River, joined the Bears for 29 games last season and had two goals and four assists. The roster has one player from each of the 24 NAHL teams that competed last season. Each team can only have five players with 1999 birth years.

The team will be led

by Scott Langer, head coach of the Aberdeen (South Dakota) Wings.

The assistant coach will be Rocky Russo, who is the head coach of the Amarillo (Texas) Bulls.

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Terren Sugita got the start and walked eight batters in four innings, with five of his seven earned runs getting on due to walks.

“That wasn’t his typical MO,” South coach Mike Webster said of all the free passes.

The Twins have been resourceful scoring runs all season. The trend continued with the seven runs coming on just three hits.

“We really work hard on that — working counts, not chasing balls and not helping the opposing pitcher by swinging at something you can’t do anything with anyway,” Quelland said.

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held off Barber to win the feature in his No. 6 racer.

“I was just patient,” Romagoux said. “I didn’t try to do anything stupid to pass him, just waited for little mistakes and go.”

Barber’s feat of making up over half a lap under green conditions didn’t go unnoticed by Romagoux.

“Never surprised with Bryan,” he said. “Especially with a 30-lapper. He had plenty of time to catch back up, and I knew he would. I’m just surprised he didn’t pass me.”

The A-Stock division was dominated by 15-year-old Seward driver Clay Petersen, who swept all three A-Stock races Saturday with authority in his No. 53 Oldsmobile Cutlass bodied race car.

Petersen said he built the car over the winter with his father, Todd Petersen, a former racer himself, and said

Team NAHL will play in Pool B against Oulun Karpat of Finland, Red Bull Salzburg of Austria and HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Republic.

The NAHL also has announced the schedule for the upcoming season.

The Brown Bears will begin their season with four games at the NAHL Showcase from Sept. 18 to 21. The event attracts more than 330 professional, college and junior scouts. It’s one reason the NAHL set a new high with 334 NCAA commitments duing the 2018-19 season, with 70 percent of those being Division I. Six players who had played in the NAHL also were taken in the most recent NHL Draft.

The home opener for Kenai River will be Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. against the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

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Ryan Moore (42), $70,500 Ryan Palmer (42), $70,500 Sam Ryder (42), $70,500 Scott Stallings (42), $70,500 Kyle Stanley (42), $70,500 Adam Svensson (42), $70,500 Brendon Todd (42), $70,500 Roberto Castro (30), $42,600 Tyler Duncan (30), $42,600 Brian Harman (30), $42,600 Beau Hossler (30), $42,600 Sungjae Im (30), $42,600 Nate Lashley (30), $42,600 Sepp Straka (30), $42,600 Daniel Berger (22), $33,150 Freddie Jacobson (22), $33,150 Shawn Stefani (22), $33,150 Nick Taylor (22), $33,150 Brice Garnett (15), $24,000 Zach Johnson (15), $24,000 Martin Laird (15), $24,000 Sebastián Muñoz (15), $24,000 Pat Perez (15), $24,000 Doc Redman, $24,000 Michael Thompson (15), $24,000 Jhonattan Vegas (15), $24,000

John Deere Classic Scores Sunday at TPC Deere Run Silvis, Ill. Purse: $6 million; Yardage: 7,268; Par 71 Final Round Dylan Frittelli (500), $1,080,000 66-68-65-64—263 Russell Henley (300), $648,000 64-68-72-61—265 Andrew Landry (190), $408,000 65-65-67-69—266 Collin Morikawa, $264,000 70-66-65-66—267 Chris Stroud (123), $264,000 68-66-66-67—267 Charles Howell III (89), $194,250 68-70-65-65—268 Adam Schenk (89), $194,250 67-65-66-70—268 Vaughn Taylor (89), $194,250 65-68-66-69—268 Nick Watney (89), $194,250 68-67-64-69—268 Lucas Glover (64), $133,000 67-64-69-69—269 Bill Haas (64), $133,000 66-68-64-71—269 Joaquin Niemann (64), $133,000 66-69-69-65—269 Wes Roach (64), $133,000 69-67-66-67—269 Sam Saunders (64), $133,000 68-69-67-65—269 Roger Sloan (64), $133,000 68-65-67-69—269 Viktor Hovland, $99,000 69-69-68-64—270 Cameron Tringale (52), $99,000 66-66-65-73—270 Bud Cauley (42), $70,500 67-67-68-69—271

Baseball AL Standings East Division New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore Central Division Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Detroit West Division Houston Oakland Texas Los Angeles Seattle

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Pct GB .641 — .583 5 .543 9 .368 25½ .301 31½

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Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 4, Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 4, Minnesota 3 Detroit 12, Kansas City 8 Houston 12, Texas 4 L.A. Angels 6, Seattle 3 Oakland 3, Chicago White Sox 2 L.A. Dodgers 7, Boston 4, 12 innings Monday’s Games Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 Cleveland 8, Detroit 6 Boston 10, Toronto 8 Kansas City 5, Chicago White Sox 2 L.A. Angels 9, Houston 6 Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay (Stanek 0-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 5-4), 3:05 p.m.

Washington (Voth 0-0) at Baltimore (Wojciechowski 0-2), 3:05 p.m.

Detroit (Carpenter 1-5) at Cleveland (Plesac 3-3), 3:10 p.m.

Toronto (Waguespack 1-0) at Boston (Cashner 9-3), 3:10 p.m.

Arizona (Young 2-0) at Texas (Lynn 12-4), 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Matz 5-6) at Minnesota (Pineda 6-4), 4:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Cease 1-0) at Kansas City (Sparkman 2-5), 4:15 p.m.

Houston (TBD) at L.A. Angels (Heaney 1-3), 6:07 p.m.

Seattle (Gonzales 10-7) at Oakland (Mengden 4-1), 6:07 p.m.

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NL Standings East Division Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami Central Division Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh West Division Los Angeles Arizona Colorado San Diego San Francisco

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Chinooks.

Cole Tate was the hero for the Bucs, singling to score

Twins veteran starter Logan Smith showed his moxie by putting up zeroes the first four innings, leaving the bases loaded in the second and third innings.

“That makes it tough to win a ballgame,” Webster said.

When David Michael smoked a triple to the leftcenter gap in the fourth to score two, then scored on a grounder by Mose Hayes for a 7-0 lead, the Twins looked to have the game in hand.

“Most of us were thinking that was it,” Twins reliever Harrison Metz said. “We had a 7-0 lead and that’s hard to come back from. But they came back.”

The fifth turned into a nightmare inning for the Twins.

Quelland said Smith ran out gas. He gave up five runs in the inning and Metz yielded

one. All were unearned due to four errors in the inning.

With the lead suddenly down to 7-6 and South bringing on flame-throwing lefty Gage Webster, who went the final two innings without allowing a run or a hit while striking out three, a once comfortable game was now a nail-biter.

South got the tying run to third in the sixth with one out against Metz, but he got out of the inning on a pop fly and strikeout.

“Just our go-to guy,” Quelland said of Metz. “Talk about solid. No matter the situation or the opponent, Harry just comes in and does his job.”

Metz said that’s all he tries to do — his job. Even though the defense was struggling when he entered, he didn’t let

installing some new engine parts has given the car better speed.

That and a welcome drop in temperature during the race helped Petersen win.

“It’s better being like 30 degrees cooler outside,” he said, referring to the July 4 races when the high temperature in Kenai hung in the upper 80s.

Petersen said his family brought the A-Stock car to Kenai this summer, his third year racing but first at Twin City Raceway, to avoid putting so many miles on the camper in the summer.

Previously, Petersen and his family had to make the long haul up to Fairbanks to race at North Pole Speedway, a quarter-mile asphalt track, so Petersen could race the bandolero division. Bandoleros are a midget-sized racer ideal for younger drivers looking to get their start in the sport.

Over the last two summers, the Petersen’s have roadtripped to Fairbanks when the bandolero schedule called

for it, which was every two or three weekends. The trip from Seward to Fairbanks can take nine hours driving or more, which makes the trip to Kenai look like a stone’s throw away.

Petersen held off Kristie Bass and Attleson in the last two races of the night in a field of A-Stock racers that featured more ladies than gentlemen.

Petersen said the feeling of racing a bigger car on dirt is something to which he’s quickly adapted.

“I like the dirt more,” he said. “I like the sliding.”

In the Sprint Car races, the No. 23 of Randy Barnes swept the night, beating out the No. 9 of John Mellish in the feature event.

The Dollar Stocks also ran another weekend at Twin City Raceway, following their debut earlier this year, and put on a show on the smaller dirt course in the infield of Twin City. The category restricts racers to entering race cars costing $500 or less, so the show often features rundown junkers instead of highpowered machines.

San Francisco 8, Milwaukee 3 St. Louis 5, Arizona 2 Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh 3 Colorado 10, Cincinnati 9 Atlanta 4, San Diego 1 L.A. Dodgers 7, Boston 4, 12 innings Monday’s Games San Francisco 19, Colorado 2, 1st game L.A. Dodgers 16, Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 6, Chicago Cubs 3 Atlanta 4, Milwaukee 2 St. Louis 7, Pittsburgh 0 San Francisco 2, Colorado 1, 2nd game Tuesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Buehler 8-1) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 2-5), 3:05 p.m.

Washington (Voth 0-0) at Baltimore (Wojciechowski 0-2), 3:05 p.m.

San Diego (Paddack 5-4) at Miami (Yamamoto 3-0), 3:10 p.m.

Arizona (Young 2-0) at Texas (Lynn 12-4), 4:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (DeSclafani 5-4) at Chicago Cubs (Mills 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Wilson 1-0) at Milwaukee (Woodruff 10-3), 4:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Matz 5-6) at Minnesota (Pineda 6-4), 4:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Agrazal 2-0) at St. Louis (Flaherty 4-6), 4:15 p.m.

San Francisco (Pomeranz 2-9) at Colorado (Lambert 2-1), 4:40 p.m.

All Times ADT Indians 8, Tigers 6 Detroit Cleveland

001 211 001—6 11 0 020 012 30x—8 14 0

Norris, Stumpf (6), Alcantara (6), Cisnero (7), Rosenthal (8) and J.Hicks; Plutko, Olson (6), Cole (6), Goody (7), Hand (9) and Perez. W_Wittgren 4-0. L_Alcantara 3-2. Sv_Hand (25). HRs_Detroit, Stewart (7), Candelario (7), Mercer 2 (3). Cleveland, Mercado 2 (6), Freeman (3).

Red Sox 10, Blue Jays 8 Toronto Boston

022 000 040—8 13 0 505 000 00x—10 13 2

Thornton, Gaviglio (2), Biagini (3), E.Jackson (5), Law (8) and Jansen; Porcello, Walden (7), Brasier (8), M.Barnes (8), Workman (9) and Leon.

W_Porcello 7-7. L_Thornton 3-7. Sv_Workman (4).

HRs_Toronto, McKinney (5). Boston, Chavis (16).

Rays 5, Yankees 4 Tampa Bay New York

101 000 003—5 11 0 000 100 120—4 8 0

Snell, D.Castillo (6), Pagan (7), Kittredge (8), Drake (9) and d’Arnaud; Paxton, Green (7), Chapman (9) and G.Sanchez. W_Kittredge 1-0. L_Chapman 2-2. Sv_Drake (1). HRs_Tampa Bay, d’Arnaud 3 (9). New York, Urshela (8), Encarnacion 2 (6).

Royals 5, White Sox 2 Chicago Kansas City

000 001 010—2 8 1 000 201 11x—5 10 2

Giolito, Osich (7), Ruiz (8) and J.McCann; Junis, Barlow (8), Diekman (8), Kennedy (9) and Maldonado, Gallagher. W_Junis 5-8. L_Giolito 11-4.

Sv_Kennedy (14). HRs_Chicago, McCann (10).

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Johnson Wagner (15), $24,000 Matthew Wolff (15), $24,000 Sangmoon Bae (9), $15,620 Bronson Burgoon (9), $15,620 Brandon Harkins (9), $15,620 Anirban Lahiri (9), $15,620 Ollie Schniederjans (9), $15,620 Richy Werenski (9), $15,620 Cameron Davis (7), $13,960 Adam Long (7), $13,960 Harold Varner III (7), $13,960 Ryan Blaum (5), $13,440 Luke Donald (5), $13,440 Tom Lovelady (5), $13,440 Peter Malnati (5), $13,440 Zack Sucher (5), $13,440 J.J. Henry (5), $13,020 Seamus Power (5), $13,020 Stewart Cink (4), $12,720 Billy Hurley III (4), $12,720 Whee Kim (4), $12,720 Kelly Kraft (4), $12,480 Austin Cook (3), $12,240 Derek Fathauer (3), $12,240 Josh Teater (3), $12,240 John Senden (3), $12,000

rado, McMahon (8), Tapia (7).

Dodgers 16, Phillies 2 Los Angeles Philadelphia

000 610 252—16 19 2 001 000 010—2 7 1

Kershaw, Y.Garcia (7), Sadler (8) and A.Barnes; Eflin, Ramos (7), Rios (8), E.Garcia (8), Quinn (8) and Realmuto, Knapp. W_Kershaw 8-2. L_Eflin 7-9.

HRs_Los Angeles, Verdugo (11), Bellinger 2 (33), Muncy (24). Philadelphia, Kingery (12).

Braves 4, Brewers 2 Atlanta Milwaukee

000 300 100—4 9 0 000 002 000—2 7 1

Fried, Tomlin (6), Sobotka (7), Swarzak (8), L.Jackson (9) and B.McCann; Houser, Guerra (7), B.Smith (9) and Grandal, Pina. W_Fried 10-4. L_ Houser 2-4. Sv_L.Jackson (17). HRs_Atlanta, Freeman (25). Milwaukee, Braun (13).

Cardinals 7, Pirates 0 Pittsburgh St. Louis

000 000 000—0 8 1 102 020 20x—7 8 1

Musgrove, Feliz (5), Crick (7), Escobar (7) and Stallings, E.Diaz; Mikolas and Wieters. W_Mikolas 6-9. L_Musgrove 6-8. HRs_St. Louis, O’Neill 2 (4).

Reds 6, Cubs 3 Cincinnati Chicago

100 001 220—6 10 0 001 200 000—3 9 2

L.Castillo, Lorenzen (7), R.Iglesias (8) and Casali, Farmer; Hendricks, Cishek (7), Rosario (8), Brach (8), Strop (9) and Caratini. W_L.Castillo 9-3. L_Cishek 2-5. Sv_R.Iglesias (17). HRs_Cincinnati, Puig (22), Suarez (22), Casali (6). Chicago, Schwarber (20).

Giants 2, Rockies 1 San Francisco Colorado

000 200 000—2 6 2 000 010 000—1 5 0

Rodriguez, Moronta (6), Watson (7), Dyson (8), W.Smith (9) and Stephen Vogt; Gonzalez, Estevez (6), Shaw (8), Diaz (9) and Chris Iannetta. W_Rodriguez 4-5. L_Gonzalez 0-2. Sv_W.Smith (24).

HRs_San Francisco, Vogt (3), Crawford (9).

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Designated INF Eduardo Núñez for assignment. Optioned RHP Hector Velázquez to Pawtucket (IL). Recalled RHP Ryan Weber and 1B/OF Sam Travis from Pawtucket. Named Colm Lydon director of security and emergency services.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned C Zack Collins to Charlotte (IL).

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Sent RHP Dan Otero to Mahoning Valley (NYP) for a rehab assignment.

DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned LHP Gregory Soto to Toledo (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Trevor Rosenthal from Toledo.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Assigned SS Carlos Correa and INF Aledmys Díaz to Round Rock (PCL) on injury rehab assignments.

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boom to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Recalled OF Billy McKinney from Buffalo (IL).

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Placed RHP Jacob Webb on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 13. Recalled RHP Huascar Ynoa from Gwinnett (IL).

CHICAGO CUBS — Sent LHP Xavier Cedeno to Iowa (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Recalled RHP Yency Almonte and RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez from Albuquerque (PCL). Optioned RHP RHP Jesus Tinoco to Albuquerque.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Recalled RHP Casey Sadler and OF Matt Beaty from Oklahoma City (PCL). Designated LHP Zac Rosscup for assignment. Placed INF Chris Taylor on the 10-day IL. NEW YORK METS — Placed RHP Zack Wheeler on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 12.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Placed INF Evan Longoria on the 10-day IL. Recalled RHPs Sam Coonrod, Dereck Rodriguez and Ray Black from Sacramento (PCL); and optioned Black back to Sacramento.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Waived G J.R. Smith.

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS — Waived C Christian Woo FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Agree to terms with DT Grady Jarrett on a four-year contract.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — G Clint Boling announced his retirement.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Suspended S Kam Moore after an alleged domestic violence-related incident.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed G Jonathan Cooper. Waived WR Montay Crockett.

TENNESSEE TITANS — DL Derrick Morgan announced his retirement.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Named Kevin Dineen coach of San Diego (AHL).

ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed D Dysin Mayo to a one-year, two-way contract.

BUFFALO SABRES — Signed F Dylan Cozens to a three-year, entry-level contract.

LOS ANGELES KINGS — Signed F Michael Amadio, D Daniel Brickley and D Matt Roy to two-year contract extensions. Signed F Sheldon Rempal to a qualifying offer.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Re-signed F Brandon Baddock and D Josh Jacobs to one-year, two-way contracts.

OTTAWA SENATORS — Signed F Michael Carcone to a two-year, two-way contract and D Lassi Thomson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Re-signed D Colby Williams to a one-year, two-way contract.

WINNIPEG JETS — Signed D Ville Heinola on a three-year, entry-level contract.

SOCCER Major League Soccer SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES — Loaned D Jimmy Ockford to Nashville (USLC).

National Women’s Soccer League WASHINGTON SPIRIT — Traded G Sammy Jo Prudhomme to Reign FC for D/M Elise KellondKnight.

COLLEGE CUMBERLAND (TENN.) — Named Atsu Nyamadi assistant track and field coach.

MICHIGAN — Named Jay Smith director of player personnel and development for men’s basketball.

RICE — Named Michael Whitehead assistant golf coach.

Samardzija, Gott (7), Black (8), Coonrod (9) and Posey; Marquez, Tinoco (3), Almonte (6), M.Reynolds (9) and Wolters, Chris Iannetta. W_Samardzija 7-7. L_Marquez 8-5. HRs_San Francisco, Yastrzemski (6), Posey (5), Crawford 2 (9). Colo-

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Acquired LHP Mike Montgomery from the Chicago Cubs for C Martín Maldonado.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Recalled OF Michael Hermosillo from Salt Lake (PCL). Optioned LHP Jose Suarez to Salt Lake.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned RHPs Parker Markel and David McKay to Tacoma (PCL). Reinstated RHP Sam Tuivailala from the 60-day IL. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Traded C Anthony Bem-

Ryan Sullivan and tie the game at 3 in the eight inning, then singling again to score Sullivan in the 10th with the winning run.

Jake Adams put together a solid start for the Oilers, going six innings and giving

up two runs on three hits while walking four and striking out five. Jacob Fenn gave up the tying run in the eighth, while Travis Roberts took the loss in the ninth inning.

The Oilers rolled up 11 hits, with Bobby Goodloe, Travis

Bohall, Skyler Messinger and Giancarlos Servin each getting two and Jonathan Villa, Jaden Fein and Paul Steffensen each getting one.

Peninsula stays in Anchorage to face the Bucs tonight at 7 p.m.

that affect the way he pitched.

“I went in trying to get fly balls and ground balls, and not trying to strike anybody out,” Metz said.

While not happy with the fifth inning, Quelland was thrilled with the way the team was able to steady itself and get the win. He said the Twins have had an inconsistent schedule this season, but with so many games in the

last week, the team now has a chance to get in to a baseball rhythm.

In the 12-5 nonleague loss, South’s bats came alive with 11 hits, with Grant Heiklia, Reid Brock, Sugita, Dylan Maltby and Brent Hultberg each collecting two.

Austin Delesine, Jimmy McGovern, Hultberg, Brock, Ricky Gatter and Josh Costello all pitched scoreless innings,

while Damien Mohl gave up five runs in his inning.

For the Twins, Jeremy Kupferschmid, Hayes and Harold Ochea had hits.

Tanner Ussing gave up four runs in 2 2-3 innings, while Jacob Belger gave up four runs — three earned — in 3 1-3 innings and Jacob Boze yielded four runs — one earned — in an inning.

Giants 19, Rockies 2 San Francisco Colorado

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Today in History Today is Tuesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2019. There are 168 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape Kennedy on the first manned mission to the surface of the moon.

On this date: In 1790, a site along the Potomac River was designated the permanent seat of the United States government; the area became Washington, D.C. In 1911, actress-dancer Ginger Rogers was born Virginia Katherine McMath in Independence, Mo. In 1945, the United States exploded its first experimental atomic bomb in the desert of Alamogordo (ahl-ahmoh-GOHR’-doh), New Mexico; the same day, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis left Mare (mar-AY’) Island Naval Shipyard in California on a secret mission to deliver atomic bomb components to Tinian Island in the Marianas.

In 1957, Marine Corps Maj. John Glenn set a transcontinental speed record by flying a Vought F8U Crusader jet from California to New York in 3 hours, 23 minutes and 8.4 seconds.

In 1964, as he accepted the Republican presidential nomination in San Francisco, Barry M. Goldwater declared that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice” and that “moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.”

In 1979, Saddam Hussein became president of Iraq.

In 1980, former California Gov. Ronald Reagan won the Republican presidential nomination at the party’s convention in Detroit.

In 1981, singer Harry Chapin was killed when his car was struck by a tractor-trailer on New York’s Long Island Expressway.

In 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren Bessette (bih-SEHT’), died when their single-engine plane, piloted by Kennedy, plunged into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

In 2002, the Irish Republican Army issued an unprecedented apology for the deaths of “noncombatants” over 30 years of violence in Northern Ireland.

In 2004, Martha Stewart was sentenced to five months in prison and five months of home confinement by a federal judge in New York for lying about a stock sale.

In 2008, Florida resident Casey Anthony, whose 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, had been missing a month, was arrested on charges of child neglect, making false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation.

(Casey Anthony was later acquitted at trial of murdering Caylee, whose skeletal remains were found in December 2008; she was convicted of lying to police.)

Ten years ago: Saying that civil rights leaders from decades past had paved the way for his election as the nation’s first black commander in chief, President Barack Obama paid homage to the NAACP during a convention in New York, and advised members that their work remained unfinished. In an embarrassing acknowledgement, NASA admitted that in all likelihood, it had recorded over the original videotapes of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Five years ago: The U.S. and the European Union imposed new economic sanctions on Russia; in his announcement, President Barack Obama said, “What we are expecting is that the Russian leadership will see once again that its actions in Ukraine have consequences.” Texas blues legend Johnny Winter, 70, died in Zurich.

One year ago: After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, President Donald Trump openly questioned the finding of his own intelligence agencies that Russia had meddled in the 2016 U.S. election to his benefit. (Trump said a day later that he misspoke.) Federal prosecutors said a 29-year-old gun rights activist, Maria Butina, had been arrested on charges that she served as a covert Russian agent while living in Washington, gathering intelligence on American officials and political organizations. (Butina was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting gathering intelligence on the NRA and other groups at the direction of a former Russian lawmaker.) Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals won the All-Star Home Run Derby in his home ballpark, beating Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs 19-18.

Today’s Birthdays: Former U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh is 87. Soul singer William Bell is 80. International Tennis Hall of Famer Margaret Court is 77. College Football Hall of Famer and football coach Jimmy Johnson is 76. Violinist Pinchas Zukerman is 71. Actor-singer Ruben Blades is 71. Rock composer-musician Stewart Copeland is 67. Playwright Tony Kushner is 63. Actress Faye Grant is 62. Dancer Michael Flatley is 61. Actress Phoebe Cates is 56. Actor Paul Hipp is 56. Actor Daryl “Chill” Mitchell is 54. Actor-comedian Will Ferrell is 52. Actor Jonathan Adams is 52. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders is 51. Actress Rain Pryor is 50. Actor Corey Feldman is 48. Rock musician Ed Kowalczyk (koh-WAHL’-chek) (Live) is 48. Rock singer Ryan McCombs (Drowning Pool) is 45. Actress Jayma Mays is 40. Actress AnnaLynne McCord is 32.

Actor-singer James Maslow is 29. Actor Mark Indelicato is 25. Pop singer-musician Luke Hemmings (5 Seconds to Summer) is 23.

Thought for Today: “Any life, however long and complicated it may be, actually consists of a single moment: the moment when a man knows forever more who he is.” -- Jorge Luis Borges, Argentine author (1899-1986).

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Husband refuses to discuss wife’s important questions DEAR ABBY: My don’t yell at him. husband and I have been Every other subject we married for three years. talk about — hobbies, He’s 26, and I’m 28. We music, dates, etc. — is have a good life, and fine, but the important he loves my 9-year-old ones are in the back of daughter like his own my mind constantly. He child. cooks, cleans, helps with My husband is anything I ask and is a originally from Turkey great husband. Please and comes from a good give me some advice on Dear Abby what to do. family. However, I have yet to meet my in-laws.

— CLUELESS IN IOWA Jeanne Phillips He avoids talking about

my meeting them. I have talked to DEAR CLUELESS: That your his younger sister and things are well husband refuses to discuss meeting and his family knows about us. But his family, won’t talk about money anytime I try to talk to him about with you, throws his phone at you money, meeting his family or starting when he’s angry and clams up when a family, he refuses to discuss it. you try to talk about starting a family I have spoken to him calmly and are serious red flags. Because you rationally. We have a lot in common, have established a relationship with but anything stressful he avoids like his sister, start asking her why her the plague. If we get into an argubrother behaves the way he does. You ment, he shuts down and walks out may have better luck getting answers of the house. Recently, we got into a from her. fight and he threw his phone at me Although you say you have a because I shut our bedroom door. I “good life” with this man, if nothing

changes, will you feel that way in years to come as your biological clock ticks away? From where I sit, your description of the man you’re living with seems more like a houseman than a husband. Counseling might help you to improve the level of communication in your marriage, IF you can get him to agree to it. Something is very wrong here.

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— TICKED OFF IN TEXAS DEAR TICKED OFF: Your wealthy acquaintance took advantage of you.

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DEAR ABBY: I recently took a friend out to dinner as a thank-you.

We are both retired, and she knows my budget is limited. At lunch she ordered a very expensive glass of wine, two full meals, the most expensive dessert on the menu and coffee. I ordered my meal and a glass of water.

Of course, no one could consume that much food for lunch. She left with three bags of leftovers, and I was left with an extremely large bill and a bad taste in my mouth. Is it just me or do you agree this is bad manners? If I truly thought she needed this food to get through the week, there’d be no problem. But this person is wealthy.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH At present, you could feel as though you’re carrying the weight of life’s responsibilities. A seriousness carries you through the day; at the same time, you’re eyeing a self-generated change. Tonight: Do your thing. Stay as mellow as possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Be willing to take the next step. If you’re having several disagreements, detach; walk in the other parties’ shoes. You’ll get a better grasp of the dynamics of an issue. As a result, resolutions will

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You seem to have an important discussion with a partner, friend or loved one. The results might not be what you desire because others are on edge at this point in time. You might’ve wanted a change but not of the variety that could be suggested. Tonight: Say little. Mum would be great.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Rather than getting into a discussion or overly lively talk, defer to a loved one. You might’ve come up with an unusual and creative yet viable idea. Still, wait a day or two before presenting it. Others might not be particularly centered. Tonight: Go with the flow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH How you feel and what you’re able to accomplish might be major concerns at present. Currently, your energy might be fluctuating.

This situation will change in several days. Do what you must; then, decide about the rest. Tonight: Soak away stress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

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Dear Heloise: I came upon a FIGHT between three girls, and I was shocked that other witnesses were just standing around filming the fight instead of calling for help. What should I have done?

— Becky D., age 15, in Pennsylvania Becky, you should have called for help, whether that be a teacher, a parent or 911 for a police officer.

The phenomenon of people watching an “escalated situation” (a fight, a car accident, a fire) is called “the bystander effect.” When people gather around these scenes, a group mentality can kick in, and people want the “I was there” sensation.

ALWAYS think “safety first.” If someone needs help, get help! Shooting video is not a priority.

— Heloise

GET IT IN WRITING Dear Heloise: My wife said women routinely are given high car-repair estimates, saddled with unnecessary repairs and upsold unknowingly.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19)

HHH Your focus surrounds your personal and domestic life. You inevitably have an agenda about what you desire. You might feel somehow threatened by today’s happenings, yet you just opened the window to possibilities. Tonight: Home is where the heart is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might not be comfortable with your feelings. You would be well-advised to do nothing and try to remain nonreactive.

Given time, your perspective could change considerably. Tonight: Get as much R and R as possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Even if you find that a disagreement arises, keep a conversation open. You want to stay fluid because more changes are likely; ultimately, they’ll be far better for you. Even if you want to, don’t close someone off! Tonight: Catching up on news at a favorite spot.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Keep your focus on a goal. You might note that friends could be volatile or extremely busy. You may choose to be there for them, but at the same time, complete what you want. Tonight: Where your friends are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) HHHH You could be able to see a personal matter in a different light because of what might be happening around you. Try not to get too attached to a certain path for a certain outcome. Know that there are many ways to reach that goal.

My hint is: Always get a written estimate before any work is done, and make sure it is signed by you and the shop. If you have any questions, show the estimate to a knowledgeable friend, or get a second estimate at another shop.

— Dave in Waco, Texas

THINK FIRST! Dear Heloise: To add to the hint that everything online is there forever, people need to remember that all that information can be copied. Even if you delete something you’ve posted, it could have already been copied, pasted and shared.

An age-old saying is helpful to remember, whether you are writing or speaking to someone: T — is it true?

H — is it helpful?

I — is it inspiring?

N — is it necessary?

K — is it kind?

— A Reader in San Antonio

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HHHHH You might feel highly energized or totally drained. Today’s eclipse is in your sign and could drain you. What occurs today might not be as important as what happens in a month. Tonight: Remain upbeat.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

hints from heloise Fight film?

Tonight: On the way home, buy a treat.

HHHHH You might have been wanting a more dynamic, creative opportunity. What might pop right now could look like the opposite.

Know that you’re in a state of flux.

Nothing that happens is written in stone. Tonight: Keep it light and easy.

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BORN TODAY Comedian Will Ferrell (1967), actress Barbara Stanwyck (1907), religious leader Mary Baker Eddy (1821)

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This year, you often feel as though a situation will go one way, but then you see that situation flip to another path. You work well in flux and will need to this year. If single, you could meet someone who makes your heart do flip-flops, but this bond will take a while to form. If you’re attached, don’t lose sight of mutual goals. Keep communication open and nonjudgmental.

CAPRICORN can be demanding.

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be more easily achieved. Tonight: Listen, but don’t get yourself in the middle of a lively discussion.

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‘I want justice to be done’

Salvadoran accused of abortion faces retrial, hefty sentence.

By Marcos Saleman Associated Press

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A young woman who birthed a baby into a toilet in El Salvador was back in court Monday facing a second trial for murder in a case that has drawn international attention because of the country’s highly restrictive abortion laws.

Evelyn Beatriz Hernández had already served 33 months of her 30-year sentence when the Supreme Court overturned the ruling against her in February and ordered a new trial, with a new judge. It is the first retrial of an abortion case in a country that aggressively pursues legal cases against women who have experienced miscarriages and obstetric emergencies, accusing them of murder.

“I want justice to be done. I know everything is going to be OK. My faith lies with God and my lawyers,” Hernández told journalists as she entered the courthouse, adding that she hopes for “good things, unlike what happened before, and I am innocent.”

Women’s rights advocates hope the new government of President Nayib Bukele, who took office in June, will soften the country’s stance on women’s reproductive rights — starting with an acquittal for Hernández.

Dozens of women have been jailed in El Salvador with similar convictions.

“What Evelyn is living is the nightmare of many women in El Salvador,” said her lawyer, Elizabeth Deras.

Hernández says she had no idea she was pregnant, as a result of a rape. She recalls making her way to an outhouse in a poor, rural community one day in 2016 with strong abdominal pains.

She squatted to defecate, she says, and the baby must have slid to the bottom of the septic tank. Evelyn’s mother says she found her daughter passed out next to the makeshift toilet and hailed a pickup truck to transport her to a hospital 30 minutes away.

The fetus was 32 weeks old — nearly full term — and forensic examiners weren’t able to determine whether the death occurred in the womb, or in the feces. The cause of death remains unclear.

Both women insist they didn’t know there was a baby in the septic tank.

“I truly did not know I was pregnant,” Hernández said Monday. “If I had known, I would have awaited it

Salvador Melendez / Associated Press file

Women protest outside a courtroom in 2017, demanding that the government free women prisoners who are serving 30-year sentences for having an abortion, in San Salvador, El Salvador.

“If a poor woman has a miscarriage, she’s immediately suspected of having had an abortion. We can’t assume guilt when what a woman needs is immediate assistance.”

El Savador President Nayib Bukele

with pride and with joy.”

Prosecutors don’t believe them, though the Supreme Court accepted defense lawyers’ argument that no proof had been presented that Hernández caused the baby’s death.

The Associated Press only identifies victims of alleged sexual assault by name if the victims themselves go public with the allegations.

The trial of Hernández, 21, was set to begin Monday in what looks to be the first test for women’s reproductive rights under Bukele, who is young and has expressed disdain for all forms of discrimination.

Bukele has said he believes abortion is only acceptable when the mother’s life is at risk but that he’s “completely against” criminalizing women who have miscarriages.

“If a poor woman has a miscarriage, she’s immediately suspected of having had an abortion,” Bukele said in 2018. “We can’t assume guilt when what a woman needs is immediate

assistance.”

Women who turn up at public hospitals following a miscarriage are sometimes accused of having killed the fetus.

Recent public opinion polls in El Salvador show broad support for more lenient abortion laws, such as allowing medical interventions when a mother’s life is in danger or the fetus is not viable. However, many Salvadorans still believe rape victims should be obligated to carry out their pregnancies.

An intervention on behalf of Hernández would show that Bukele is “interested in the lives of women,” said Deras. Morena Herrera, who fights for women’s reproductive rights in El Salvador, also urged Bukele to raise his voice “in favor of Evelyn” so that the young woman can get on with her life.

Bukele has not spoken publicly about the Hernández case.

El Salvador is one of three countries

in Central America with total bans on abortion, even in cases of rape and incest, or when the mother’s life is in danger.

Salvadoran law dictates up to eight years in prison for women who intentionally terminate a pregnancy, and for medical practitioners who assist them. However, aggressive prosecutors frequently upgrade the charges to aggravated homicide, which carries a maximum 40-year sentence.

The Citizen Group for the Decriminalization of Abortion in El Salvador has tracked 146 prosecutions against women for abortion since 2014. Of those cases, 60 women were sentenced to jail, with 24 convicted of aggravated homicide. Some insist they suffered miscarriages and did not intentionally terminate their pregnancies.

The punishments often fall on poor, young women and victims of rape.

El Salvador is a deeply religious country, with 80% identifying as either Catholic or Evangelical Christian.

But it’s also a country plagued by gang violence and macho attitudes about the roles of women. Every year, an estimated 25,000 women are impregnated after rapes in the country of just over 6 million inhabitants.

It’s believed that thousands of clandestine abortions are carried out each year in El Salvador.

Restrictions on religion increasing worldwide

By David Crary Associated Press

NEW YORK — Government restrictions on religion have increased markedly in many places around the world, not only in authoritarian countries, but also in many of Europe’s democracies, according to a report surveying 198 countries that was released Monday.

The report released by the Pew Research Center, covering developments through 2017, also seeks to document the scope of religion-based harassment and violence.

Regarding the world’s two largest religions, it said Christians were harassed in 143 countries and Muslims in 140.

This was Pew’s 10th annual Report on Global Restrictions on Religion. It said 52 governments, including those in Russia and China, impose high levels of restrictions on religion, up from 40 governments in 2007. It said 56 countries in 2017 were experiencing social hostilities involving religion, up from 39 in 2007.

Pew said the Middle East and North Africa, of the five major regions it studied, had the highest level of government restrictions on religion, followed by the Asia-Pacific region. However, it said the biggest increase during the 2007-2017 period was in Europe, where the number of countries placing restrictions on religious dress — including burqas and face veils worn by some Muslim women — rose from five to 20.

Among other measures in 2017, Austria enacted a ban on full-face veils in public spaces, and Germany banned face veils for anyone driving a

motor vehicle or working in the civil service. In Switzerland, voters in two regions have approved bans on face veils, and voters nationwide backed a ban on the construction of new minarets.

In Spain, according to the report, some municipal governors have introduced bans on burqas and facecovering veils, and have also restricted public preaching and proselytizing by such groups as the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Circumcision of boys also has been an issue in Europe.

Muslim and Jewish groups in Germany and Slovenia have complained of government officials interfering in their religious traditions by trying to criminalize circumcision for nonmedical reasons.

Globally, among the 25 most populous countries, those with the highest level of government restrictions were China, Iran, Russia, Egypt and Indonesia, the report said.

The lowest levels of restriction were in South Africa, Japan, the Philippines, Brazil and South Korea.

In terms of government harassment of religious groups, Pew said the phenomenon was most pronounced in the Middle East-North Africa region, but two examples from Asia were highlighted. The report noted that hundreds of thousands of Uighur Muslims were sent to reeducation camps in China, while in Myanmar there were large-scale abuses against the Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic minority, leading to massive displacement.

Another category in the report was religious

harassment by individuals and social groups. The United States ranked among the worst-scoring countries in this category in 2017, in part because of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where white supremacist protesters displayed swastika flags and chanted anti-Semitic slogans.

Pew said the biggest increase in religious hostility by individuals occurred in Europe. Victims of violence, in incidents cited in the report, include Jehovah’s Witnesses in Ukraine and a rabbi and a Muslim woman in Belgium.

In Germany, Pew said, there were reports that thousands of refugees were pressured to convert to Christianity after being warned they might otherwise be deported.

Jocelyne Cesari, a professor of religion and politics at the University of Birmingham in Britain, views governmental and societal discrimination against Muslims in Europe as a threat to the broader principles of religious freedom.

She also suggested that headscarf bans and similar laws play into the hands of radical Islamist groups “that build their legitimacy among some segments of the Muslim youth in Europe by presenting the West as the enemy of the Islamic religion.”

Jonathan Laurence, a political science professor at Boston College who has written about Europe’s Muslims, said the continent’s debate over headscarf bans has strengthened the hand of populist parties while failing to bridge social divisions.

“Ironically, headscarf laws that were intended to force integration have instead

accelerated the creation of publicly subsidized religious schools where children may wear what they like,” he said in an email.

Religious discrimination and persecution will be the topic of a three-day meeting hosted by the U.S. State Department starting Tuesday in Washington, attended by hundreds of government officials, religious leaders and other participants from all regions of the world.

Previewing the event, Sam Brownback, the U.S. government’s ambassadorat-large for international religious freedom, noted that religions of all sorts are vulnerable to persecution.

“Almost every faith that’s a majority somewhere is a minority somewhere else and often gets persecuted

where they’re a minority,” Brownback said at a State Department briefing. “So that’s why a big part of our effort is to get the faiths to come together and to stand for each other.”

“We’re not talking common theology here — nobody agrees on theology,” he added. “We’re talking about a common human right.”

Pew’s annual reports are compiled by researchers who annually comb through numerous sources of information, including annual reports on international religious freedom by the State Department and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, as well as publications by European, U.N. bodies and nongovernmental organizations.

around the world

China’s economy cools further amid tariff war BEIJING — China’s economic growth sank to its lowest level in at least 26 years in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff war with Washington.

The world’s second-largest economy grew 6.2% over a year ago, down from the previous quarter’s 6.4%, government data showed Monday.

Forecasters expected China’s economy to rebound in late 2018 but pushed back that target after President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to pressure Beijing over its technology development tactics. Now, economists say the slowdown might extend into next year.

Weaker Chinese activity carries global repercussions.

China is the world’s secondbiggest export market behind the United States. Countries that feed raw materials to Chinese factories — from Chilean copper to Indonesian coal — are especially vulnerable to decelerating growth in China.

The proportion of South African output going to China, for instance, has shot up from 2% in the mid-2000s to 15% now, according to a study by the McKinsey Global Institute. Then there’s the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which sends 45% of its exports to China, according to United Nations data cited in the McKinsey report. In addition, emerging market countries are increasingly dependent on Chinese investment.

Congo tracing contacts of first Ebola case in eastern city BENI, Congo — After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus to eastern Congo’s largest city. Only upon arrival at his destination did anyone suspect he had the highly deadly and infectious Ebola virus.

During his trip to Goma, the 46-year-old preacher managed to pass through three health checkpoints aimed at stopping those who are sick with Ebola and contagious.

Now health authorities along his route are trying to hunt down all those he may have been in contact with after the man became Goma’s first confirmed Ebola case on Sunday. It’s a crucial task to contain the spread of Ebola in Goma, home to more than 2 million people and the largest city to confirm a case of the disease since the epidemic here began nearly a year ago.

“It’s the door of this region to the rest of the world,” said Dr. Harouna Djingarey, infectious disease program manager for the World Health Organization’s regional office in eastern Congo. “From here you can fly to everywhere in the world. If we don’t have the control over the contacts, some high-risk contacts may fly, take a plane and go somewhere.”

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Wenatchee’s newest fire prevention tool? A herd of goats

By Pete O’Cain The Wenatchee World, Wash.

They’re here.

Goats. Three hundred firefuel devouring goats tasked with making a neighborhood once ravaged by wildfire a little safer.

“They’ve been doing (vegetation) management with goats forever,” said Hillary Heard, a community wildfire specialist with Chelan County Fire District 1. “It’s just another tool to help keep the community a little bit more fire resilient.”

The first 100 were released about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Broadview neighborhood behind Maiden Lane. They quickly went to work chewing and chomping anything that grows along a 5-acre hillside on Wenatchee’s northwest border.

Dale Bergey’s home is closest to where the goats were released.

“I think it’s really cool,” Bergey said as the herd of white and brown goats munched below his fence line. He added, “They just go.

They’re like a lawnmower in high gear.”

Goats used to clear brush in Wenatchee from Wenatchee World on Vimeo.

Following the devastating Sleepy Hollow Fire of 2015, a deep draw behind the Broadview neighborhood was marked as an area needing work.

“This slope behind Broadview is a very high-risk, vulnerable slope for us bordering these homes and it has a diverse fuel bed in there,” said Chief Brian Brett. “It’s too steep and access is limited — we can’t get mechanized equipment in there to

do fuel reduction and it’s too labor intensive and we don’t have the people to do fuel reduction.”

The Broadview goats belong to Billy’s Goats Targeted Grazing Solutions, a weed control and vegetation management outfit from Ephrata. They’re expected to be in town for a week or so, working in one-acre increments until the draw is cleared.

The goats are kept in about a one-acre area surrounded by an electrified fence and will be monitored day and night by shepherds and dogs.

Some residents expressed concern about cougars to Brett, particularly a mother cougar with kittens. Brett said he spoke with state Fish and Wildlife officials who told him the dogs, shepherds and fencing will be enough to ward

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After the vegetation in one area is devoured, shepherds will move the goats and fence to the next section. They’ll repeat the process for a week or so until the goats have cleared the draw of brush from the end of Maiden Lane to Broadhurst Place about a half-mile northeast.

The project costs about $10,000 and is paid for by a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant that has allowed residents to make their homes more fire resilient.

Homeowners started by replacing wood shake roofs with less combustible materials and then pulling vegetation, which the fire district disposed of free of charge.

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The next step in that process was to make the area more defensible.

That’s where the goats came in.

“To our knowledge, nobody has done this in our state for wildfire risk reduction,” Brett said. “It’s a pilot program for us. We’re very optimistic about the results.”

He said the ultimate goal is to build a protection line along the western edge of the city between Horse Lake Road and Saddle Rock.

The “community protection line” will require continued fuel reduction — by machine, man and goat — and replacing highly flammable plants with types that are more fire resilient.

“When the next wildfire hits it’s going to buy us some time and space and give us some more tactical opportunities,” Brett said.

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