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Area burn suspension lifted The burn suspension on the Kenai Peninsula was lifted Monday, following moderating weather and precipitation.

Earlier this summer, Alaska’s wildland fire season was extended from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30, so burn permits are still required for any open burning or use of burn barrels until the end of the month, the Department of Natural Resources said in a Monday release.

Permits can be obtained online at forestry.alaska. gov/burn and at local fire departments on the Kenai Peninsula.

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More bodies found in wreckage left by Dorian

Ostrander nabs 16th at 5th Avenue Mile

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Permanent fund grew by $1.4B in last fiscal year ANCHORAGE — Despite a large transfer of funds to the state treasury, the Alaska Permanent Fund has grown by $1.4 billion, a report said.

The fund earned enough from investments to grow by 2% in the fiscal year that ended June 30, The Anchorage Daily News reported Sunday.

The Permanent Fund Corporation’s board of See news, Page A3

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District performance above state average

By Victoria Petersen Peninsula Clarion

Kenai Peninsula students scored on average higher on English, math and science than students did statewide, according to results released last week from annual statewide performance assessments.

The assessments are used to provide data for parents, educators, policymakers, communities and businesses about how Alaska schools are performing.

Students score on a rubric

of four levels — advanced, proficient, below proficient and far below proficient. The student scores are then used by the state to assess whether students are proficient or not proficient.

On the Kenai Peninsula 47.6% of students were proficient in English, compared to the state average of 39.2% of students. In math, 40.9% of peninsula students were assessed as proficient, compared to 35.7% of students statewide. In science, 54.9% of peninsula students were assessed as

proficient, versus the statewide average of 44.6%.

The assessments took place this spring, with about 76,400 students across the state participating. The Performance Evaluation for Alaska Schools assessment, or the PEAKS assessment, tests students between third and ninth grade on current English and math standards.

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Students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District performed better than the state average on statewide assessments, based on statistics released last week.

Community applauds firefighting crews Ground gained on fire

Grizzly with cubs mauls hunter; sow shot by partner ANCHORAGE — An Alaska hunter is recovering from a mauling by a grizzly.

Alaska State Troopers spokesman Tim DeSpain says the injured hunter was with a partner Friday in the Eureka area when they surprised a sow with two cubs. Eureka is about 110 miles northeast of Anchorage.

The sow attacked and seriously injured one hunter. The second hunter shot and killed the bear.

The hunters made it on their own to a cabin.

A Lifemed Alaska helicopter flew to the cabin and transported the injured man to an Anchorage hospital.

The injured man’s name was not released.

DeSpain says other hunters confirmed the sow had died and the bear kill was reported to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

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Public lands reopened as crews make progress on Swan Lake Fire, which is 37% contained.

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■■ Did you know 1 million seabirds are killed by plastic bags annually?

■■ Did you know the average American family takes home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags a year? Plastic bags are used an average of 12 minutes.

“We can do better by our community,” said Venuti.

The Homer Community Food Pantry might well be a bellwether for the vote.

About two years ago, Cook InletKeeper gave the pantry several dozen reusable bags for their clients. The pantry started offering a special treat — something as simple as a jar of mayonnaise or a roll of crackers — to those who would bring back their reusable bags, said Pat Boone, vice president of the pantry’s board of directors. She is leading the effort to move the pantry away from plastic bags to reusable bags made of cloth or some other long lasting material.

The treats work, said Boone. Eightyfive percent of the food pantry clients use a reusable bag or something other than a plastic bag — a tub, a box, a backpack.

“Everybody likes to get a treat. …

People are willing to help, if we just give them an opportunity and remind them of what needs to be done,” said Boone.

Still, the food pantry continues to need plastic bags and other plastic

There was minimal fire activity on the Swan Lake Fire Sunday, according to the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Office of Emergency Management Monday fire update.

The Swan Lake Fire is measured to be about 163,686 acres and is 37% contained, according to the update.

Sunday saw light winds and temperatures in the 60s, while crews continued to look for hot spots. On Monday, crews continued mop-up efforts and patrol control lines near Sterling, Fuller Lake, Resurrection Trail, the Sterling Highway and Skilak Lake.

Firefighters were also slated to cut down hazardous trees, repair dozer lines and reinforce the east flank of the fire. In Cooper Landing, firefighters will work on structure protection measures. A Burned Area Emergency Response Team has been deployed to assess the potential post-wildfire hazards that could arise in the area of the fire.

“After a fire, the first priority is emergency stabilization in order to prevent further damage to life, property or natural resources on public lands,” the update said.

More than $42.8 million has been spent to combat the fire, according to Monday’s National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation Report.

At 7 a.m. on Tuesday, the Northern Rockies Team 4 will begin to take over the Swan Lake Fire from the Great Basin Team.

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks announced Monday that previously closed public lands would be open beginning 12:01 a.m., Tuesday.

A portion of the Upper Kenai River, which was

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Peninsula residents and firefighters enjoy a meal together during the first responder appreciation barbecue at Soldotna Creek Park on Monday.

Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion

On just a weekend’s notice, hundreds of peninsula residents visited Soldotna Creek Park on Monday night to show their support for the first responders and the fire crews that have been battling the Swan Lake Fire. Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, put the word out about

the event on Thursday and said he had no trouble finding the sponsors and volunteers for the event.

“I made four phone calls and it was on,” Micciche said on Monday.

The event featured free hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled salmon and homemade desserts donated by sponsors including Pacific Star Seafoods, Inc., Hilcorp, Marathon, Conoco Phillips Alaska, the City of

Soldotna, Coca-Cola and KSRM. The Malone and Mabrey Brothers Band volunteered their time and talent on stage, and each crew of firefighters was greeted with applause and handshakes as they arrived. The line for food spanned the length of the park, but Micciche said they had a “contigency plan” in place in case they ran out that included trips to Safeway and Fred Meyer.

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Homer bag ban proposition back on ballot

By Lori Evans For the Homer News

Homer City Council member Caroline Venuti saw plastic bags floating in the ocean and hanging in the trees. A lifelong Alaskan and a teacher, Venuti saw an opportunity to teach, while helping the environment and her community.

In September 2018, she introduced a measure at the city government level to place a question on the Oct. 1 ballot asking Homer voters if they want to prohibit retailers from providing thin, single-use plastic bags, those bags under 2.5 mils, or .0025 inches, thick. In a 4-2 vote the following month, the council agreed to ask voters what they wanted to do. A “yes” vote in the upcoming election on Oct. 1 will amend city code and prohibit retailers from providing those bags.

“It’s not a ban on all plastic bags — only on the lightest, most flimsy, most impractical bags,” said Venuti, who readily admits her reliance on other plastic bags, most notably the resealable kind.

She thinks times have changed since former city council member David Lewis introduced an ordinance banning the same kind of plastic bags in 2012. The measure passed the council, but was later overthrown by voters in a special election. Opponents of the measure said the council had overreached its authority.

Proposition A On Oct. 1, Homer voters will decide Proposition A, which reads as follows: Should the City of Homer: Amend Homer City Code to add chapter 5.42 single use plastic carryout bags the purpose of which is to prohibit a seller from providing a buyer a single use plastic carry out bag under 2.5 mils thick? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Venuti believes voters will approve the measure next month because they have far more knowledge about what plastics are doing to the environment, to seabirds, to fish, to marine and land mammals, and to humans.

“People are more aware. The timing is right,” she said.

Other Alaska communities — including Anchorage, Soldotna, Kodiak, Hooper Bay, Bethel, Palmer, Unalaska and Wasilla — have already banned the bags, and Venuti doesn’t miss an opportunity to share informational tidbits with the public and council members about why a “yes” vote is the right thing to do.

Some examples: ■■ Did you know Americans use 100 billion plastic bags a year?

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24 hours ending 4 p.m. yest. . Trace Month to date .......................... 0.89" Normal month to date ............ 0.92" Year to date ............................. 6.37" Normal year to date ............... 10.50" Record today ................ 1.57" (1975) Record for Sept. ............ 7.07" (1961) Record for year ........... 27.09" (1963)

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Today’s activity: Low Where: Weather permitting, low-level displays will be visible overhead from Utqiagvik to Fairbanks and visible low on the northern horizon from as far south as Anchorage and Juneau.

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Ex. Gov. Sarah Palin’s husband appears to be seeking a divorce

By Rachel D’Oro Associated Press

ANCHORAGE — Sarah Palin’s husband, commonly referred to as “Alaska’s first dude” when she was governor, appears to be seeking a divorce from his wife of 31 years.

Paperwork believed to be from Todd Palin cited “incompatibility of temperament” in seeking to end his marriage to the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee.

The filing Friday in Anchorage Superior Court only identified the couple by initials. The initials, birthdates and wedding date match the Palins, as does the initials given for their only young child.

The documents list the minor as T.P.V.P., born April 18, 2008, the same date Sarah Palin gave birth to Trig Paxon Van Palin, the youngest of the couple’s five children.

The Palins married in 1988. After Sarah Palin became governor in 2006, Todd Palin continued to fish commercially and work an oil field job on the

North Slope. Their lives were ever changed after Republican presidential candidate John McCain picked Sarah Palin as his running mate.

During her speech to the Republican National Convention, Palin said of her husband: “We met in high school, and two decades and five children later, he’s still my guy.”

But the family is no stranger to domestic upheavals, starting with the news soon after she joined the McCain ticket that her then-teenage daughter, Bristol, was pregnant.

More recently, the couple’s eldest son, Track, served less than two months at an Anchorage halfway house after a conviction for assaulting his father in 2017.

Track Palin also was accused of punching his then-girlfriend in 2016. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and other charges were dismissed.

A brawl broke out at an Anchorage house party involving members of Sarah Palin’s family in 2014, with allegations that Bristol Palin punched the host several times in the face. No arrests

were made, and no one wanted to press charges, according to a police report.

In the divorce filing believed to be from Todd Palin, he seeks joint custody of the child living at home. He also wants an “equitable division” of marital debts and assets.

“There is an incompatibility of temperament between the parties such that they find it impossible to continue to live together as man and wife,” the complaint said.

Kimberlee Colbo, an Anchorage attorney for the plaintiff, didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment Monday. She filed paperwork to keep the divorce confidential to protect the privacy of the child.

Colbo also has represented Dakota Meyer in divorce proceedings from the Palins’ eldest daughter, Bristol.

Anchorage blogger Craig Medred first reported on the divorce.

Fairbanks attorney John Tiemesen has represented the family in the past and said that he knew nothing about the divorce papers until he saw Medred’s article Monday.

Air Force disputes Alaska crew favored Trump Scottish hotel

By Mark Thiessen Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Military officials are disputing a report that claims a joint Air Force and Alaska Air National Guard unit on a routine mission to Kuwait went miles out of their way to spend the night at a resort in Scotland owned by President Donald Trump.

Politico first reported that the military transport that took off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage in March spent the night at the Turnberry resort, about 50 miles outside Glasgow.

The disclosure comes as Trump last week denied he had any role in Vice President Mike Pence booking a room at a Trump resort in Ireland or Attorney General William Barr booking at holiday party at a Trump property in Washington, D.C., actions which Democrats

and critics claim enrich the president at taxpayer’s expense.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has opened an investigation into the matter.

Military flights making stopovers in Scotland are not unusual, and there were no rooms closer to the airport, an Air Force spokesman said Saturday in an emailed statement to The Associated Press.

“As our aircrews serve on these international airlift missions, they follow strict guidelines on contracting for hotel accommodations and all expenditures of taxpayer dollars,” Brig Gen Edward Thomas wrote. “In this case, they made reservations through the Defense Travel System and used the closest available and least expensive accommodations to the airfield within the crews’ allowable hotel rates.”

The routine airlift mission was on a C-17 shared by the Air Force and the Alaska Air National Guard at the Anchorage base. The crew on this flight consisted of seven active-duty Air Force and Alaska Air National Guard members.

The flight took off from Anchorage on March 13, making stops at bases in Nevada and New Hampshire before going to Glasgow Prestwick Airport and eventually Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait.

The crew was back in Alaska on March 19.

A local government contractor made the Scotland reservations, and indicated there was not a room closer to the airport than the Trump resort, 54 miles away, Thomas said.

That, Thomas said, was not a remarkable distance to travel to receive the government rate for the rooms.

Peninsula Clarion

Caregiver Support Meeting Soldotna Senior Center will host a Caregiver Support Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m.

Discussion will focus on strategies for longdistance caregiving. Please join us to share your experiences as a caregiver, or to support someone who is a caregiver. Call Sharon or Judy at 907-262-1280, for more information.

Flotilla events notice

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Kenai Flotilla, will be conducting a “GPS for Mariners” class on Sept. 10 from 5-9 p.m. at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Center, located at 40610 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna. This class is for the boater and non boater alike. You will be introduced to the functions of the GPS system and how to determine which type of receiver is best for you.Contact the Public Education Officer, Mike Chase, at 907-201-1792 for more information and registration.

TRASHercise Hike #7

The next scheduled TRASHercise is this Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Shqui Tsatnu Trail (Meet at 4th Avenue Trailhead). All TRASHercise events are from Noon-1 p.m. Events are pending suitable weather. We will post on our Facebook page if we cancel. The City will provide gloves and bags. Look for the Kenai Parks & Recreation Truck, grab some gloves and a bag and we’ll see you on the trails! Please avoid picking up sharps unless you have the proper training and equipment. Notify a city employee of all sharps locations. For additional information call, 907-283-8262 or 907-283-8235.

Alaska Farm Bureau meeting

Kenai Peninsula Chapter of the Alaska Farm Bureau will meet at 6:45 on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Homer Public Library. Topic for the meeting is discussion about splitting the chapter into a north peninsula and south peninsula chapter. Members may also attend through Zoom — email kpchapterfb@gmali.com for information.

The Kenai Chapter is sponsoring a Pie Contest at the 7th annual Harvest Moon Local Food Fesival, which will be held at the Soldotna Creek Park on Saturday, Sept. 14. More information about the local food festival is at: www.KenaiLocalFood. org.

Kenai Community Library

Raspberry Pi Club: Friday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m.

Come join us at the library to create games and inventions, learn how to program, make music with Sonic Pi, meet new friends, and more!

Whether you want to hone your skills or are learning about Pi for the first time, the Raspberry Pi club is the perfect place for you! If you plan to

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previously closed to support firefighting operations, will reopen Tuesday. The Kenai River between the state boat launch at the Cooper Landing bridge and Jim’s Landing will reopen to public use with the exception of the continued closure of a channel on the south side of the river from approximately river mile 69.5 to river mile 71.5. The previous daytime limitation on this river use has also been removed, allowing for 24-hour public use.

The Chugach National Forest is opening the

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trustees said during a meeting that the fund stood at $66.3 billion, up from $64.9 billion on the same date in 2018.

The fund earned 6.32% on its investments and transferred 4.3%, leaving a small amount for growth. The figures are expected to be finalized at the corporation’s annual meeting later this

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containers, like yogurt tubs.

Dennis Weidler, the pantry’s coordinator, makes regular raids on Safeway’s plastic bag recycling bin, as do the pantry’s drivers. The community is invited to give donations of their plastic bags and other plastic containers like yogurt tubs and water bottles

around the peninsula attend, please sign up at the front desk today!

Fiberfest planning meeting

A Fiberfest planning meeting will take place Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. at State Farm office in Soldotna.

All Guild members and volunteers are encouraged to attend this brief meeting. We will be discussing itinerary of events for Sept. 28-29 FiberFest. If you are unable to attend the meeting but wish additional information, please contact Nancy Field 262-4440.

Soldotna Public Library activities

Madeline’s Anniversary Party: Friday, Sept.

13 at 4 p.m. Join us for the 80th anniversary of Ludwig Bemelmans’ beloved children’s book “Madeline.” We will be celebrating with a special story time, snacks, and a painting activity.

Harvest Moon Local Food Festival

Kenai Local Food Connection is accepting vendor applications for its Harvest Moon Local Food Festival, to be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna. It’s the Kenai Peninsula’s biggest local food celebration of the year with live music, strolling performers, free kids’ activities, food demonstrations and the popular Fermentation Station. The festival is open to vendors of food (grown, harvested or made in Alaska); medicinal/wellness/personal care products made from locally grown or wildharvested ingredients; food trucks featuring local ingredients; and educational booths relevant to the purpose of the festival. The rate is $30 per 10’ x 10’ tent space. The vendor application is on-line at https://www.kenailocalfood.org/projects. For more information, call Heidi at 907-283-8732 x 5.

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.

‘You Matter. L;ve’ Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk The Kenaitze Indian Tribe will host the “You Matter. L;ve” Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Dena’ina Wellness Center in Old Town Kenai.

The community is invited to come together to support those who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or depression, and those who have experienced loss due to suicide. This event is open to the community, and there is no cost to attend. For information about the event or to preregister, contact Kerri Roe, Kenaitze Indian Tribe Behavioral Health Support Services Supervisor, at 907-335-7321 or kroe@kenaitze.org.

Participants may also register at the event. Questions about suicide prevention and mental health may be directed to Patricia Kelleher, Kenaitze Indian Tribe Behavioral Health Director, at 907-335-7313 or pkelleher@kenaitze.org.

Brushing operations

The Kenai Peninsula roads department will have contractors performing routine brushing operations on or about Sept. 15. The goal of the brushing is to increase motorist ability to see pedestrians and animals on the sides of the roads, ensure signage remains unobstructed, and provide ample storage for snow/ice during winter maintenance operations. Thank you for your patience and please use caution where brushing is underway.

Take-a-Break Ladies Night Out

Woodturners meeting

Take-a-Break Ladies Night Out will host Claudette Barber of Fashions and Creations, as well as the Riverside Harmony-Sweet Adelines on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Inspirational speaker Anna Jarrett will present “Life is a crooked road.” Dinner $12. At the Solid Rock Conference Center, Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway.

For reservations and information, call Susan at 335-6789 or 440-1319. Take-a-Breal os affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Hazardous waste collection day

A guided tour of the surface geology of the Kenai Peninsula

The Kenai Peninsula Woodturners will hold their monthly meeting at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 14. Location is the log building, Mile 100 on the Sterling Highway, just a few miles south of Soldotna where Echo Lake Road meets the highway. There will be a woodturning demonstration. Nonmembers are welcome. Questions? Call 801-543-9122.

Central Peninsula Landfill in Soldotna will host a hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 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

Local geologist Dick Reger will present a guided tour of the surface geology of the Kenai Peninsula on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. at Assembly Chambers at the KPB Administration Building— 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna.

Russian River Campground, Russian Lakes Trail, Russian River Falls, Barber Cabin and the K’Beq Day Use Area for public use. This opening will also be effective Tuesday morning.

On Tuesday, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is also opening up Jim’s Landing for day use of the boat launch, the overflow parking lot north of the Sterling Highway at the Visitor Contact Station and the Lower Skilak Boat Launch for boat launch access. Beyond Jim’s Landing the Kenai River remains closed to Skilak Lake for public safety and in support of firefighting efforts. Lower Skilak campground and day use facility remains closed to public use.

Skilak Lake Road from the west entrance at Mile 75.2 of Sterling Highway will be opened

to allow access to the Lower Skilak boat launch but all lands off the road, trailheads — including Marsh Lake and day use facilities, such as Bottenintnin Lake — remain closed. All refuge lands that have been burned are closed to public access.

Caribou Lake Fire The Caribou Lake Fire, which ignited about 25 miles north east of Homer, burned 870 acres and is now 100% contained. The fire will remain in monitor status and will be turned back over to the Alaska Division of Forestry.

The Caribou Lake Fire has cost $2.2 million to combat, according to Monday’s National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation Report.

month, officials said.

A transfer of $2.7 billion to the treasury was divided in two parts: $1 billion on last year’s $1,600 dividend for residents and $1.7 billion to pay for state services, officials said.

“I think it was a really solid year,” said Bruce Tangeman, the Alaska Department of Revenue commissioner and a corporation trustee.

Under a system the Alaska Legislature approved in 2018, the permanent fund is now more important to the budget than the oil industry and all other taxes combined, the newspaper reported.

The fund consists of the so-called corpus, which cannot be spent without a statewide vote, and the earnings reserve, which can be spent.

Until 2018, there were no limits on earnings reserve spending. The Legislature and then-Gov. Bill Walker approved a bill mandating a regular transfer of 5.25% of the fund’s average value to the state treasury.

“We kept up and added to the earnings reserve account,” said corporation Executive Director Angela Rodell.

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to the food pantry.

“I’m hopeful plastic bags are going to go away, so we’re trying to get ready for that,” said Boone. “If we at the food pantry can remember to do it, everybody can remember to do it.”

A change in global recycling markets may help boost the “yes” vote. WestRock Recycling in Anchorage, where the Kenai Peninsula Borough sends its recyclables, has stopped taking plastic

bags and the clear plastic containers often called clam shells, which means Homer residents can no longer recycle them at the Homer Transfer Facility or any other borough-owned site.

As the lowest grade plastic, there’s no longer any market for the bags. In fact, the borough has been paying WestRock $150 per ton to accept the bags, said Kevin Mertzweiller, site supervisor for the Homer Transfer Facility, which is owned by the borough and operated

by D & L Construction. Not long ago, WestRock said no more bags and the recycling container at the transfer site went away.

The so-called clam shells, which are frequently used for salads and other foods, are marked as recyclable, but because they are a lower grade plastic than plastic bottles they lower the value of the other recyclables and also are no longer being accepted by the recycling company, Mertzweillern said. Anything that is not a bottle or a jar — even if it has a recycling stamp — won’t

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be accepted, he said. That’s because of the global market conditions, not a local decision. The reason is the lowergrade plastic contaminates the rest of the recycling bale and likely would be rejected by the recycling mill where the plastics end up.

Several nonprofit organizations have come together on a “Yes to a Better Bag” campaign to encourage a “yes” vote on Oct. 1.

“It’s not just a feel-good thing,” said Bjørn Olson of the Kachemak Bay Conservation Society, one of the partners in the “better bag” campaign.

“There’s actual physical harm being done.”

Among the statistics he finds troubling is this one: “If we carry on with business as usual, by the year 2050, there will be as much plastic trash in the ocean as there are fish.”

Olson sees the $4 billion that national retailers spend on plastic bags as a subsidy.

“We’re not having to take personal responsibility.

We’re demanding industry subsidize our lazy and forgetful behavior,” he said, pointing out that many places,

including the entire European Union, have foregone the use of the thin plastic bags, without issue.

He thinks Homer can do the same.

“The average U.S. family uses 1,500 single-use shopping bags every year. If you could visualize that, you might be emboldened to do something different,” Olson said.

The “Yes to a Better Bag” partners don’t want to see Homer move from one single-use bag made of plastic to one of paper. There are plenty of other options, said Henry Reiske, marine debris educator at the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, another partner in the better bag campaign.

People can buy their own reusable bags — which come in a wide range of prices. They can use a box. They can use a Boomerang Bag, an international project which began in Australia and was adopted by the Kachemak Bay Girl Scouts and CACS. A number of local retailers offer the Boomerang Bags, which are made out of old T-shirts, including the

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and 10th grade.

For all grades in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, 92.71% of students who were eligible participated in the English and math evaluation.

Third graders in the district did the best in math, with more than 54% of assessed third graders considered proficient. Ninth graders in the district scored the lowest in math, with 70.42% assessed as below proficient in the subject.

Sixth graders in the district scored the highest in English language arts, with 56.03% of those students assessed as proficient in the subject.

Ninth graders scored the lowest in English, with 39.89% of assessed high school freshman ranked as below proficient in the subject.

In the science assessment, 10th graders in the district performed the best, with 62.12% of district sophomores assessed as proficient.

The assessment’s 2018 results show the average scores for the district in English decreased this year.

In 2018, 50% of students were assessed as proficient.

In 2019, that number dropped to 47% of students assessed as proficient in English. The district’s math scores stayed steady between 2018 and 2019, with about 59% of students considered below proficient in both years across the district.

The district’s science scores decreased slightly between 2018 and 2019, with 55.9% of students in the district considered proficient in 2018, and 54.9% of students scoring the same in 2019.

The report shows that students across the state have showed improvement in several areas of study in recent years.

Alaska fourth graders have seen considerable improvement in their English assessment scores over the last three years. In 2017, fourth graders were 38.8% proficient in English. In 2018, those fourth graders became fifth graders and were assessed as 41.1% proficient in English. In 2019, those original fourth graders tested as sixth graders and improved their score to 45.5% in English proficiency.

Ninth graders in the state in 2019 achieved a 5.2% increase in math proficiency compared to ninth graders in 2018.

“While I am pleased to see pockets of improvement from year to year, we must not be satisfied with our results,” Alaska Education Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson, said in a Sept. 5 press release from the state Department of Education and Early Development. “The 2019 PEAKS results show a large achievement gap still exists and the work to improve outcomes for all students must continue.”

State, district and individual school results can be found at the Department of Education and Early Development’s website.

Alaskan Center for Coastal Studies, Ulmer’s, the Homer Bookstore, Captain’s Toy Chest, Sustainable Wares, Cole’s Market, Wagon Wheel, Homer Shores Sunken Treasures and Grace Ridge Brewing. Other retailers who want the bags are invited to contact Coastal Studies.

Reiske wants people to understand how big the issue is, but also how it can be solved.

“There are 12 million tons of plastic going into ocean every year with that predicted to grow,” he said. “Out of that we tend to attribute most of it to things like shipping container spills and plastic litter from fishing, but the vast majority of debris is from people just living their everyday lives … which means people have the power to change this in their everyday lives. … It’s very easy to take little steps that build and build and build so you can reduce how much you’re contributing to this.”

Lori Evans is a freelance writer living in Homer and is the former editor and publisher of the Homer News.

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Fears of unequal internet access unfounded so far

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he phrase was opaque but vaguely appealing. Why would anyone want to repeal something called “net neutrality”? Neutral is inoffensive, right? So when the Federal Communications Commission debated whether to ditch the policy, many Americans joined in the energetic protests.

Recall how the U.S. Senate Democratic caucus warned that “If we don’t save net neutrality, you’ll get the internet one word at a time.” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that “The repeal of these protections has corporate greed and corruption written all over it.” Sen. Chuck Schumer predicted that without net neutrality, watching baseball on a smartphone would mean missing every other pitch.

Hotter heads even used the internet itself to threaten the murder of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s family. One sign memorably warned his children: “They will come to know the truth — Dad murdered democracy in cold blood.”

Net neutrality, a policy imposed by the Obama administration’s FCC in 2015, essentially said internet providers should make all content available at the same speed. Many liberal advocacy groups and Democratic officials warned that if the Trump administration’s FCC repealed net neutrality, cable companies and wireless carriers would speed up and improve the transmission quality of the websites they control, while slowing down rival data streams. What’s more, the providers surely would charge more to guarantee high speeds to affluent users, while slowing down data streams to those who couldn’t afford fast service.

In other words, defenders of net neutrality said repealing the policy would imperil America’s disadvantaged and anti-establishment voices. They argued that the piping of the internet should be viewed as akin to a regulated water or electric utility, and maintained as a neutral carrier.

We wrote in December 2017 that that argument would make sense if technology had reached maximum progress and the main concern, as with an electric company, is keeping the lights on. In truth, though, digital technology is a new, evolving industry, more like robotics or bitcoins than water service. It thrives on market competition, consumer choice and, above all, unfettered innovation.

We argued that the policy emphasis should be on encouraging scientific and commercial discoveries, while incorporating safeguards against exploitation of consumers. Our hunch was that rather than enticing internet providers to extort their customers, this deregulation would give privatesector companies incentives to improve speeds and services: Increased competition would be a greater spur to innovation than government fiat had been.

The FCC did vote to nix net neutrality, effective June 2018.

A year-plus later, broadband download and upload speeds have quickened rather than slowed. Internet providers haven’t bifurcated service into different speeds for rich and poor households. Mobile networks, too, move data more swiftly than before. Broadband investment in better technology again has accelerated. And if baseball fan Chuck Schumer has missed a pitch, blame his bat speed, not his data speed.

Who knows, maybe the internet providers are lying in wait to pounce on their customers.

More likely, they’ve learned a lesson from one failure of the post-net-neutrality era. During the California wildfires, Verizon throttled service to the Santa Clara Fire Department, the better to nudge the firefighters into a more expensive data plan. That looked like an outrageous attempt at exploitation.

The rest of the story: Verizon copped to a humiliating customer service failure. The company representative engaging with the Fire Department either didn’t know about, or flouted, Verizon’s standing policy in such situations of suspending any data speed restrictions to emergency responders.

It was a bad mistake, but a mistake. And all the other notorious cases that suggest a need to reinstate net neutrality? That is, where’s the internet Cybergeddon the naysayers predicted, and predicted, and predicted?

That silence you hear in response to those two questions is the sound of free-market incentives improving internet services at a steady pace. Companies are competing to increase rather than decrease data speeds. And, thus far, internet providers haven’t adopted exploitative service and pricing policies that would drive angry customers to rival providers in a heartbeat. And if companies do take unfair advantage of life after net neutrality, the federal deregulation can be modified, or reversed by regulators, or overridden by Congress.

America’s web users, then, are back to where they were before net neutrality, when the internet operated without much government interference — and without adverse effects.

Government regulation does have its place. But on the internet as in so many other realms, consumers’ demands and decisions are the most powerful regulators. Americans are the living, breathing free market forces that drive companies to make their internet services better — and increasingly faster — than … one … word … at … a … time.

— The Chicago Tribune, Sept. 2

On the internet as in so many other realms, consumers’ demands and decisions are the most powerful regulators.

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alaska voices | Rich Moniak

Flaw in how Alaska fills legislative vacancies

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t would be a mistake to suggest that Gov. Mike Dunleavy had no right to select Rep. Laddie Shaw to fill the Anchorage Senate seat vacated by the death of Sen. Chris Birch. But the statute he’s following is both vague and too reliant on tradition.

Worse yet, it’s given Dunleavy the power to appoint a legislator friendly to his agenda.

And that “gravely erodes public confidence that their representative in Juneau is there to represent their values.”

That was Dunleavy’s reaction when then-Gov. Bill Walker tried to fill the seat that he vacated in 2017. Randall Kowalke was one of 11 eligible applicants, but not among the three the Republican Party eventually nominated. However, Kowalke’s selection still complied with the law.

Senate Republicans rejected the appointment.

“We believe the people of District E should be given an opportunity to fill the seat with a candidate they support through the traditional process, which is designed to respect the will of the voters,” Senate Majority Leader Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, explained in a press release.

Even though their rejection happened behind closed doors, it complied with the law too.

But it was party officials, not the people, who approved the nominations. And they didn’t speak for the majority of the district’s voters. Only 35% were registered Republicans.

In 1987, Gov. Steve Cowper challenged the party’s role in the Senate

confirmation process. He filed a lawsuit arguing the entire Senate should have a voice. But he dropped it after the two sides agreed on a compromise appointment.

When Sen. Kim Elton of Juneau resigned in 2009, local Democratic party officials nominated only House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula to replace him. Gov. Sarah Palin tried to appoint Tim Grussendorf, a selfdescribed conservative Democrat with very different values than Kerttula. Senate Democrats rejected him.

Palin’s second choice wasn’t Kerttula or the three additional nominations offered by the party. Like 1987 though, the dispute ended with a compromise appointment.

The selection of Shaw won’t stir up controversy the way any of these three past cases did. But there’s a justifiable suspicion that Dunleavy is putting his PFD agenda ahead of the voters’ concerns.

As I wrote a few weeks ago, the Legislature passed SB 26 in 2018.

The law effectively capped the PFD. As a member of the House minority, Birch voted in favor of the bill. That didn’t upset district Republicans enough to vote him out of office.

Instead, on his path to winning election to the Senate, 78% of them supported him in the primary.

In the Senate, Birch was a steadfast supporter of the smaller PFD who tipped the scales enough to ensure it would pass. In the House though, Shaw voted in line with Dunleavy’s desire to pay the full amount based on the older statute. If he’s confirmed

by Senate Republicans, the next vote on the matter might need to be broken by Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer.

That would certainly make Dunleavy happy. But in trying to keep his campaign promise to pay out the full PFD, he may be breaking one made during his State of the State speech in January — to govern by the “simple truth” implied

by Article I, Section 2 of the Alaska Constitution.

“Government gets all of its authority from the people,” he said.

Because the process of filling legislative vacancies takes the power away from the people and first puts it in the hands of the political parties. It then empowers the governor to put his interests ahead of the voters.

And the check of that power by the Senate is an illusion. Not only because the full body doesn’t confirm. If, for instance, a lone Libertarian party member resigned, the governor could pick any qualified candidate, including a Democrat diametrically opposed to libertarian ideals. In that case, or to replace an independent legislator, there is no Senate confirmation vote.

Dunleavy was right when he criticized Walker a year and a half ago.

But he and Micciche were wrong about why. The law is undemocratic.

The Legislature ought to consider changing it to require local elected officials to submit nominations directly to the full Legislature for confirmation. Or give the people the power to choose their new representative in a special election.

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Dems press Trump to intervene on gun bill

By Matthew Daly Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats pressed President Donald Trump on Monday to intervene with Senate Republicans and demand passage of a bipartisan bill to expand background checks for gun purchases.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump’s “urgent, personal intervention is needed to stem the endless massacres of our fellow Americans by gunfire.”

They implored Trump in a letter released Monday to “seize this moment when your leadership and influence over Republicans in Congress on the issue of guns is so critical.” Trump must not “squander” the opportunity for meaningful action on gun violence “by acceding to NRA-backed proposals or other weak ideas that will do nothing to stop the continuing, horrific spread of gun violence,” the Democrats said.

The letter came as Congress returned to the Capitol from a sixweek break, with gun violence legislation at the top of the agenda following a spate of mass shootings that killed dozens of people.

A group of U.S. mayors, including some where mass shootings occurred,

met with White House officials and individual lawmakers to urge approval of a House-passed bill to expand background checks. The bill, approved in February, would expand background checks to cover private sales such as one that allowed a Texas shooting suspect to purchase his weapon before killing seven people last month.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made it clear that he won’t take action on guns without Trump’s commitment to sign a bill into law.

But Trump has flip-flopped on guns, first suggesting he’d be open to background checks legislation or other measures to try to stem gun violence, only to backtrack after speaking to the National Rifle Association and others in the gun lobby.

McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, wants to avoid a politically uncomfortable situation of forcing Republicans to vote on gun-control bills only to have Trump reject them.

Nan Whaley, the mayor of Dayton, Ohio, who has emerged as a leading gun-control advocate following a mass shooting that killed nine people in her city last month, said members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors are focusing on background checks as a first step to stem gun violence. A letter signed by 278 mayors from both parties urged Congress to act on the

House-passed bill.

Prevention of gun violence crosses party lines, said Whaley, a Democrat. “We want some Republicans to do the right thing here and (vote for) something that 90% of the American people say makes the most sense” to prevent gun violence, she said.

Bryan Barnett, the mayor of Rochester Hills, Michigan, and president of the mayors’ conference, called the White House meeting helpful and said White House officials “listened intently” to the groups’ concerns.

Barnett, a Republican, said background checks are “on the table” as part of a “suite” of solutions the White House is considering.

Background checks have strong support in his Republican-leaning city, Barnett said.

“As I drop my kids off at school in a Republican region and in a line of minivans and SUVs … nine out of 10 of those folks don’t have a problem with background checks,” he said. “It’s not something that curtails their ability to own and operate a gun freely.

It’s something they understand that we have to do as Americans because we are part of a greater society.”

Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, a member of GOP leadership, said Sunday that Trump “needs to step up here and set some guidelines for what he would do.”

letter to the editor

If you’re worried about the budget, don’t apply for your PFD We propose a solution to the budget deficit and the Alaska Permanent Fund. We disagree with a solution that the state keep all of OUR permanent fund to balance the budget.

If you feel that the permanent fund should go to the deficit, just DO NOT apply for the fund! The money stays with the state. You do not claim that as income and you will not

pay taxes at the end of the year. Or, donate to a charity and have a tax write-off.

Many of us on Medicare or other fixed incomes need the full dividend to buy a full tank of heating fuel, provide urgent dental, vision and medical, including prescriptions, not covered by Medicare. We need and rely on the permanent fund to get us through the rest of the year. So, the simple solution for you who feel they do not need the extra money, just do not apply for the fund!

John Turnbull, Nikki Turnbull, Robert O. Ricks, E. Ann Berg Nikiski, Alaska

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Trump promises financial report before election

By Bernard Condon Associated Press

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Monday promised to release a detailed financial report of his personal holdings to the public before the presidential election next year, though he was vague on just what he would disclose that is new.

“At some point prior to the election, I’m going to be giving out a financial report of me, and it’ll be extremely complete,” he told reporters at the

White House before leaving for a campaign rally in North Carolina.

It wasn’t clear from Trump’s comments how this new report might differ from financial disclosures that Trump files with the government ethics office early each year. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for details.

Trump’s promise of more disclosure came amid scrutiny of Vice President Mike Pence’s stay last week at a Trump resort in Doonbeg,

Ireland, and questions about why an Air Force crew stayed at one of his properties in Scotland.

Democrats are investigating taxpayer-funded government spending at Trump properties as part of its broader probe into his finances.

“I’m going to give out my financial condition and you’ll be extremely shocked that the numbers are many, many times what you think,” Trump said. “I don’t need to have somebody take a room overnight at a hotel.”

Trump files a lengthy report detailing his holdings with the Office of Government Ethics each year, but figures on the value of his assets, revenue taken in and how much he has borrowed are given in broad ranges. It’s also not clear from the report who may be investing alongside him in his various properties.

His disclosure filed earlier this year showed he took in at least $453 million in revenue in 2018 and he owes at least $315 million to various banks.

Trump broke with decades of precedent by refusing to disclose his tax return to the public before taking office. Trump handed over management responsibility of the Trump Organization to his two adult sons, but did not sell off his interest in his properties and put the proceeds into a blind trust.

Several previous presidents put their holdings into a blind trust so they wouldn’t exactly know what they owned and how public policy might impact their finances.

More bodies recovered in Bahamas Judge reinstates nationwide

By Marko Alvarez, Ramon Espinosa and Gonzalo Gaudenzi Associated Press

MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas — U.S. emergency workers on Monday found five bodies in the debris left by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, and they said they expected to find more victims a week after the devastating storm hit.

Bahamians, meanwhile, were also searching the rubble, salvaging the few heirlooms left intact by the Category 5 storm that, according to the official count over the weekend, has killed at least 44 people.

Members of the Gainesville, Florida, fire department were operating in the remains of The Mudd, the Bahamas’ largest Haitian immigrant community.

“We’ve probably hit at most onetenth of this area, and so far we found five human remains,” said Joseph Hillhouse, assistant chief of Gainesville Fire Rescue. “I would say based off of our sample size, we’re going to see more.”

After the Americans recovered bodies, Bahamas police and medical authorities moved in to conduct autopsies and fly the remains from Abaco island, in the northwest

Bahamas, south to the capital, Nassau.

“There are still more bodies,” said Genoise Arnold, a resident of The Mudd who said that at least three neighbors died in the storm.

Arnold said one neighbor clung to a tree during the storm and succumbed to flood waters that surged through the low-lying neighborhood. Others were caught under their homes when winds turned the structures into splinters, leaving the cowering residents exposed, he said.

The huge debris piles left by the storm are challenging for search and recovery teams, which cannot use bulldozers or other heavy equipment to search for the dead.

That makes recovery and identification a slow process.

The Bahamas government has announced a telephone hotline where Bahamians can call to report family members who have been missing since the storm.

At least five deaths have been blamed on the storm in the southeastern United States and one in Puerto Rico.

In Rocky Creek, a settlement of a few families on the east end of battered Grand Bahama island, members of the Reckley family picked through what remained

of nearly a dozen homes that had been inhabited by their extended family.

The Reckleys and their assorted spouses, children and in-laws lived off the income from three boats they use for fishing and for providing tourist excursions from a pristine beachfront facing the turquoise Caribbean.

The family rode out the storm in nearby government shelters, and returned to find their smashed homes.

The motors of the Reckleys’ boats were also destroyed. The entire extended family together earned about $800 a month, not enough to buy insurance, said Synobia Reckley, 25, who traveled from the island’s main city, Freeport, to help her family.

“It hurt. This is all I know,” Reckley said. “We lost a lot of old pictures. …

We don’t have nothing to look back on. It’s just heartbreaking.”

The only aid they have received so far is from foreign aid groups and U.S. firefighters, said Reckley’s husband, Dexter Edwards, a heavy equipment operator. “Right now, ain’t much joy. You just gotta try to keep your head up,” Edwards said. “There’s always a future. Only thing we can do right now is rebuild — rebuild and try to move forward.”

halt on asylum policy plan Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. — A U.S. judge in California on Monday reinstated a nationwide halt on the Trump administration’s plan to prevent most migrants from seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar ruled in Oakland that an injunction blocking the administration’s policy from taking effect should apply nationwide.

Tigar blocked the policy in July after a lawsuit by groups that help asylum seekers. But the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals limited the impact of Tigar’s injunction to states within the area overseen by the appeals court.

That meant the policy was blocked in the border states of California and Arizona but not in New Mexico and Texas.

In his ruling, Tigar stressed a “need to maintain uniform immigration policy” and found that nonprofit organizations such as Al Otro Lado don’t know where asylum seekers who enter the U.S. will end up living and making their case to remain in the country.

“The court recognized there is

grave danger facing asylum-seekers along the entire stretch of the southern border,” Lee Gelernt, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, said in a statement.

Trump said he disagreed with the judge’s ruling.

“I think it’s very unfair that he does that,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House for a trip to North Carolina. “I don’t think it should be allowed.”

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement that a sole judge shouldn’t have the ability to exert such a broad impact on immigration policy, and noted the administration’s request to the Supreme Court to set aside the injunction is still pending.

“This ruling is a gift to human smugglers and traffickers and undermines the rule of law,” she said.

The courts have halted some of Trump’s key policy shifts on immigration, including an earlier version of an asylum ban. The president has prevailed on several fronts after initial legal setbacks, for example, when the Supreme Court recently lifted a freeze on using Pentagon money to build border walls.

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The following dismissals were recently handed down in Kenai District Court: ■■ A charge of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor against Jeremy Bryan Hawk, 48, of Kasilof, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Aug. 18.

■■ A charge of violating condition of release against William E. Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Apr. 19.

■■ Charges of one count of second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises) and two counts of violatiºng condition of release against William Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, were dismissed. Date of the charges was May 13.

■■ Charges of one count of first-degree burglary (in a dwelling), four counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree theft, one count of first-degree vehicle theft, and two counts of third-degree criminal mischief against Andrew Herbert Oldenburg, 48, of Sterling were dismissed. Dates of the charges were Jan. 12 and Jan. 18.

■■ A charge of second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises) against Christopher Daniel Stroh, 34, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was July 12.

■■ A charge of fifth-degree criminal mischief (tampering with property) against Jaycee C. Hermann, 19, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Apr. 7.

■■ A charge of violating condition of release against Jaycee C. Hermann, 19, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was May 9.

■■ Charges of one count of an amended charge of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of violating condition of release against Jaycee Hermann, 19, of Kenai, were dismissed.

Date of the charges was May 12.

■■ A charge of failure to appear on a felony charge (no contact for 30 days) against Curtis John Parker, 26, of Sterling, was dismissed. Date of the charge was May 1, 2018.

■■ A charge of second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises) against Curtis J. Parker, 26, of Sterling, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Apr. 21.

■■ Charges of two counts of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance against Travis G. Herrick, 35, address unknown, were dismissed. Date of the charges was Sept. 30, 2017.

■■ A charge of violating a domestic violence protective order against Noel Archer Jasky-Zuber, 29, of Sterling, was dismissed. Date of the charge was June 17.

■■ A charge of failure to appear on a felony charge (no contact for 30 days) against David Ward Pallas, 39, address unknown, was dismissed.

Date of the charge was Sept. 2, 2018.

■■ A charge of fourth-degree theft against Patrick Riley Roche, 38, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Sept. 14, 2018.

■■ A charge of violating condition of release against Phillip Eullean Haskins, 36, of Nikiski, was dismissed. Date of the charge was May 14, 2018.

■■ Charges of one count of second-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of violating condition of release against Kenneth Paxton Oder, 50, of Soldotna, were dismissed. Date of the charges was Mar. 4.

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court:

Joshua S. McDonnell, 36, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating a domestic violence protective order, committed May 9. He was sentenced to nine days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

■■ David W. Pine, 40, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended and one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed July 15. On count one, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days, and was placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was fined $500 and placed on probation for 12 months, concurrent with count one probation.

■■ Michael P. Robinson, 44, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to violating

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2019. There are 112 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 10, 1813, an American naval force commanded by Oliver H. Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. (Afterward, Perry sent the message, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”)

On this date: In 1912, the jungle character Tarzan made his debut as “Tarzan of the Apes” by Edgar Rice Burroughs was first published in The All-Story magazine.

In 1919, New York City welcomed home Gen. John J. Pershing and 25,000 soldiers who’d served in the U.S. First Division during World War I. In 1935, Sen. Huey P. Long died in Baton Rouge two days after being shot in the Louisiana state Capitol, allegedly by Dr. Carl Weiss.

In 1960, Hurricane Donna, a dangerous Category 4 storm eventually blamed for 364 deaths, struck the Florida Keys.

In 1962, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the University of Mississippi to admit James Meredith, a black student.

In 1963, 20 black students entered Alabama public schools following a standoff between federal authorities and Gov. George C. Wallace.

In 1979, four Puerto Rican nationalists imprisoned for a 1954 attack on the U.S. House of Representatives and a 1950 attempt on the life of President Harry S. Truman were freed from prison after being granted clemency by President Jimmy Carter.

In 1987, Pope John Paul II arrived in Miami, where he was welcomed

by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan as he began a 10-day tour of the United States.

In 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In 1998, President Clinton met with members of his Cabinet to apologize, ask forgiveness and promise to improve as a person in the wake of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

In 2000, controversial basketball coach Bob Knight was fired by Indiana University for what was called a pattern of unacceptable behavior.

Marat Safin (mah-RAHT’ SA’-fihn) beat Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 to become the first Russian to win the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods won the Canadian Open by one stroke over Grant Waite. The musical “Cats” closed on Broadway after 7,485 performances.

In 2006, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts defeated Eli Manning and the New York Giants 26-21 in the first NFL game to feature two brothers starting at quarterback.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama said he’d accepted Republican Rep. Joe Wilson’s apology for shouting “You lie!” during the president’s health-care speech to Congress. A frail Sen. Robert Byrd addressed the Senate for the first time in months to pay tribute to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, his one-time rival and longtime dear friend. The activist group ACORN fired two employees of its Baltimore office after they were seen in hidden-camera video giving tax advice to a pair of conservative activists, James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles, who were posing as a pimp and a prostitute.

Five years ago: During a prime-time address, President Barack Obama announced he was authorizing airstrikes inside Syria for the first time along with expanded strikes in Iraq as part of a “steady, relentless effort” to root out Islamic State extremists. Missouri executed Earl Ringo Jr. for a 1998 robbery and double murder. Richard Kiel, 74, the towering actor best known for portraying the steel-toothed villain “Jaws” in a pair of James Bond movies, died in Fresno, California.

One year ago: Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane as it closed in on North and South Carolina with winds up to 140 mph. The Trump administration ordered the closure of the Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington, citing the refusal of Palestinian leaders to enter into peace talks with Israel.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Philip Baker Hall is 88. Actor Greg Mullavey is 86. Jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers is 79. Actor Tom Ligon is 79. Singer Danny Hutton (Three Dog Night) is 77. Singer Jose Feliciano is 74. Actress Judy Geeson is 71. Former Canadian first lady Margaret Trudeau is 71. Political commentator Bill O’Reilly is 70. Rock musician Joe Perry (Aerosmith) is 69. Country singer Rosie Flores is 69. Actress Amy Irving is 66. Actor-director Clark Johnson is 65. Actress Kate Burton is 62. Movie director Chris Columbus is 61. Actor Colin Firth is 59. Rock singer-musician David Lowery (Cracker) is 59. Actor Sean O’Bryan is 56.

Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson is 56. Actor Raymond Cruz is 55.

Rock musician Robin Goodridge (Bush) is 54. Rock musician Stevie D. (Buckcherry) is 53. Rock singer-musician Miles Zuniga (Fastball) is 53.

Actress Nina Repeta (NY’-nuh ruh-PEHT’-ah) is 52. Rapper Big Daddy Kane is 51. Movie director Guy Ritchie is 51. Actor Johnathan Schaech (shehk) is 50. Contemporary Christian singer Sara Groves is 47. Actor Ryan Phillippe (FIHL’-ih-pee) is 45. Actor Kyle Bornheimer is 44. Actor Jacob Young is 40. Rock musician Mikey Way (My Chemical Romance) is 39. Olympic bronze medal figure skater Timothy Goebel (GAY’-bul) is 39.

Ballerina Misty Copeland is 37. MLB All-Star first-baseman Joey Votto (VAH’-toh) is 36. Rock musician Matthew Followill (Kings of Leon) is 35.

Singer Ashley Monroe (Pistol Annies) is 33. MLB All-Star first-baseman Paul Goldschmidt is 32. Singer Sanjaya Malakar (san-JY’-uh MA’-luhkar) (“American Idol”) is 30. Actor Chandler Massey is 29. Actress Hannah Hodson is 28. Actor Gabriel Bateman is 15.

Thought for Today: “If there is no knowledge, there is no understanding; if there is no understanding, there is no knowledge.” -- The Talmud.

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court reports condition of release, a domestic violence offense committed May 30, 2018. He was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Michael Paul Robinson, 45, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to fourthdegree assault (recklessly injure), a domestic violence offense committed Dec. 13. He was sentenced to 270 days in jail with 240 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Christopher Edward Wilusz, 31, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted third-degree assault, committed Feb. 17.

He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete substance/alcohol abuse and mental health assessments and follow all recommendations, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims, and placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Christopher Adam Bogart, 43, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended, committed Aug. 4. On count one, he was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and was placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was placed on probation for 12 months.

■■ Charles M. Brady, 52, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended, committed July 7. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to drive unless with a valid license and insured, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

■■ Michael Caine Holland, 48, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to improper use of registration, title or plates, committed Oct. 19. He was fined $150 and a $50 court surcharge.

■■ Taylor Hayes Lekity, 64, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed July 17.

Hayes was fined $500 with $250 suspended and a $100 court surcharge, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months.

■■ Joseph F.K. Newton, 28, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful contact per condition of parole, one count of violating condition of release for a felony, and one count of second-degree trespass (vehicle), committed July 28. On the count of unlawful contact, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 36 months, ordered to complete a substance/ alcohol abuse assessment and a domestic violence intervention or anger management program and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims, and placed on probation for 36 months. On the count of violating condition of release, he was sentenced to five days in jail. On the count of second-degree criminal trespass, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Nicole Marie Panamaroff, 42, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed July 20. She was sentenced to one day in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

■■ Luke J. Spiers, 27, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended for a criminal offense, committed July 20. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and had his license revoked for 90 days.

■■ Luke Joseph Spiers, 27, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended with a previous conviction, committed July 20. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days, and placed on probation for 12 months.

■■ William Joseph Tackett, 46, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of resisting or interfering with arrest, committed June 2, 2018. On the count of driving under the influence, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $75 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, forfeited items seized, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victim, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for two years, and placed on probation for two years. On the count of resisting or interfering with arrest, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 15 days suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai Superior Court: ■■ Jacob Joshua Barrett, 23, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree theft, committed Jan. 30. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 20 months suspended, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $50 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol to excess, to have no contact with victims in this case, to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances and stolen property, to complete mental health and substance abuse assessments and comply with treatment recommendations, and was placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Thayer Watson, 34, address unknown, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault (causing fear of injury with a weapon) and one count of reckless endangerment, committed July 25, 2017. Watson was sentenced to 30 months in prison on count one with 10 months concurrent with time to serve in another case and was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge.

■■ Cristino Galimba Campos, 47, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree misconduct involving weapons (prohibited weapon), committed Nov. 12. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 23 months suspended, fined $1,000, a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $200 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol to excess, not to use or possess any illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, ordered not to possess, apply for or obtain a medical marijuana card or act as a caregiver while under supervision, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to take any prescribed medications only as directed, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, evidence of controlled substance transactions and weapons, and was placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Andrew Ronald Cook, 28, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one felony count of second-degree burglary, one misdemeanor count of attempted first-degree vehicle theft (police/emergency vehicle), and one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Jan. 20. On the felony count of second-degree burglary, he was sentenced to three years in prison with two years suspended, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with

treatment recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victim in this case or with victim’s properties, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property, and was placed on probation for four years. On the misdemeanor count of attempted first-degree vehicle theft, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay restitution. On the misdemeanor count of fourthdegree misconduct involving a controlled substance, he was fined $1,000. He forfeited all items seized, and all other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Jordan Shane Goracke, 29, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree vehicle theft, one count of second-degree theft, one count of failure to stop at the direction of an officer, and one count of first-degree tampering with a witness, committed May 12, 2016. He was sentenced, respectively, to 18 months in prison with 18 months suspended, to 48 months with all but time served suspended, to 18 months with 18 months suspended, and to 30 days with 20 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 60 days (30 days for first-degree vehicle theft and 30 days for failure to stop), ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances, including marijuana and synthetic drugs, ordered to have no contact with victims in this case or their immediate family members (with one exception) or residences or with Fred Meyer store or Kenai Walmart, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of alcohol, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, evidence of controlled substance transaction, weapons and stolen property, and was placed on probation for three years on the counts of first=degree vehicle theft, second-degree theft and failure to stop and for one year on the count of tampering with a witness. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Patricia Lee Pierce, 29, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to one count of firstdegree vehicle theft, one count of second-degree theft, committed Mar. 12, 2017, and one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Mar. 14, 2017. On the felony charges, she was credited for time already served in this case, fined a $100 Court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had her license revoked for 30 days, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume alcohol to excess or any illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victims in this case or with two other specifically named people, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, and was placed on probation for three years. On the misdemeanor count, she forfeited all items seized and was placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Patricia Lee Pierce, 29, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to failure to appear on a felony charge (no contact for 30 days), committed Sept. 18, 2017.

She was credited for time already served, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume alcohol to excess or any illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, to have no contact with victims in this case or with two other specifically named people, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, and was placed on probation for three years.

■■ Curtis John Parker, 26, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to third-degree misconduct involving weapons (felon in possession), committed May 18. He was sentenced to three years in prison with two years suspended, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol to excess, not to use or possess any illegal controlled substances, including marijuana or synthetic drugs, ordered to complete a substance evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia and stolen property, ordered to have no contact with victims in this case, and was placed on probation for five years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Therin Lloyd Crauthers, 31, address unknown, pleaded guilty to second-degree theft, committed Feb. 9, 2018. He was credited for time already served in this case, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, had his license revoked for 30 days, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use or possess any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances, including marijuana and synthetic drugs, ordered not to reside where alcoholic beverages are present or enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victim in this case, ordered to submit to search at the request of a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances, and was placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

■■ Ryan Shane Edwin, 23, currently of Wildwood Correctional Center, pleaded guilty to first-degree promoting contraband (deadly weapon), committed Nov. 25, 2017. He was sentenced to two years in prison, credited for time already served, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, and forfeited all items seized.

■■ Ryan Shane Edwin, 23, currently of Wildwood Correctional Center, pleaded guilty to failure to appear on a felony charge (no contact for 30 days), committed Oct. 17. He was sentenced to two years in prison, credited for time already served, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge, and forfeited all items seized.

■■ Michael Dean Hancock, 60, currently of Wildwood Correctional Center, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor, committed Sept. 1, 2006, and one count of exploitation of a minor, committed Jan. 26, 2007. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with six years suspended on each count (time to be served consecutively), fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $500 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, ordered, among other conditions of probation, to register as a sex offender, to obtain a sex offender evaluation/risk assessment to determine the need for sex offender monitoring/counseling/treatment and follow all recommendations, to not knowingly have any contact with a person under 18 years of age unless in the immediate presence of another adult who knows the circumstances of his crime and who is approved by a probation officer and, if applicable, by the sex offender treatment provider, to submit to search directed by a probation officer of his personal property, residence and any vehicle under his control for the presence of minor children, ordered not to at any time possess, have on his person, have in his residence or in any vehicle he controls any sexually explicit material, ordered to inform his probation officer of any account he opens and/or maintains with an Internet service provider, ordered not to reside where a minor under the age of 18 is residing or staying without written permission from the probation officer and, if applicable, the sex offender treatment provider and the parent/guardian of the minor, ordered not to accept employment, education programming or engage in any volunteer community activity, including subsistence activities, where minors under the age of 18 are present without prior written permission from the probation officer, and was placed on probation for 10 years after serving any term of incarceration imposed. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

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Beeson, Aldridge Ostrander gets 16th in New York capture Gauntlet

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Event closes mountain biking season; cyclocross starts Thursday

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Brian Beeson and Morgan Aldridge won the Gauntlet mountain biking race Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails.

The Gauntlet ends the mountain biking season at Tsalteshi, but the Chainwreck Cyclocross Series is set to run from Thursday to Oct. 10.

The Gauntlet is a threehour race in which there are at least seven checkpoints out on the course.

Riders must get a page from the book at each of the checkpoints to complete a lap, but riders can hit checkpoints in any order. On the final lap, riders must be in under three hours to get credit for any pages picked up on that final lap.

Beeson had a dominant victory, getting four laps and four pages in 2 hours, 55 minutes and 37 seconds. John Messick

was second with three laps and five pages in 2:55:37.

Aldridge won the women’s event, and was third overall, with three laps and four pages in 2:51:20.

Cassie Collins was second for women, and fifth overall, with three laps and two pages in 2:50:11.

The Gauntlet

Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails 1. Brian Beeson - 4 Laps 4 Pages, 2:55:37 1st Place Men’s; 2. John Messick - 3 Laps 5 Pages, 2:55:37 2nd Place Men’s; 3. Morgan Aldridge - 3 Laps 4 pages, 2:51:20 1st Place Women; 4. Jamie Nelson - 3 Laps 4 pages, 2:54:22 3rd Place Men; 5. Cassie Collins - 3 Laps 2 pages, 2:50:11 2nd Place Women; 6.

Dave Edwards-Smith - 3 Laps 1 page 2:58:23; 7. Rob Carson - 3 Laps 1 page 2:58:49; 8. John Tabor - 2 Laps 7 pages 2:47:49; 9. Jen Tabor - 2 Laps 7 pages 2:46:49 3rd Place Women; 10. Will Morrow - 2 Laps 5 pages 2:53:20; 11.

Ollie Dahl - 2 Laps 4 pages 2:43:20 1st Place Youth; 12. Tor Dahl - 2 Laps 4 pages 2:43:20; 13. James Showalter - 2 Laps 3 pages 2:43:35; 14. Jen Showalter - 2 Laps 3 pages 2:43:35 Women; 15. Elizabeth Earl - 2 Laps 3 pages 2:58:35 Women; 16. Melissa Smith - 2 Laps 3 pages 2:58:35 Women; 17. Tom Kobylarz - 2 Laps 1 page 2:59:30; 18. Robert Carson - 2 Laps 2:03:32 2nd Place Youth; 19. Darrell Kincaid - 1 Lap 7 pages 2:47:29; 20. Nels Dahl - 1 Lap 2 pages 2:56:04 3rd Place Youth; 21. Jordan Chilson - 1 Lap 58:23; 22. Landen Showalter - 1 Lap 1:29:50 Youth; 23. Teagen Kobylarz - 1 Lap 1:56:09 Youth; 24. Stephanie Kobylarz - 1 Lap 1:55:09 Women; 25. Jo Shaw - 1 Lap 2:32:10 Women; 26. Mike Crawford - 1 bonus book. No Time.

Williamson, Young win Halibut Hustle

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Hanna Young and Lance Williamson won the Halibut Hustle 5K on the Homer Spit on Sunday.

Young finished the course in 23 minutes, 0 seconds, while Sarah Miller was the runner-up at 26:28. Williamson was the first across the finish

line at 21:20, while Randy Wiest was next at 24:58.

Halibut Hustle 5K

Sunday in Homer Women: 1. Hanna Young, 23:00; 2. Sarah Miller, 26:28; 3. Angela Head, 26:45; 4. Tara Wade, 27:03; 5. Jen Waltenbaugh, 28:54; 6.

Rachel Allmendinger, 32:11; 7 (tie). Nichole Haynes,, Kristina Haynes, 32:28; 9. Hannah Heimbuch, 32:34; 10. Janelle Spurklund, 34:04; 11. Uran Christensen, 35:32.

Men: 1. Lance Williamson, 21:20; 2.

Randy Wiest, 24:58; 3. Jeff Smith, 31:46; 4.

Jan Spurklund, 34:04; 5. Bryce Christensen, 35:35; 6. Rio Waltenbaugh, 50:49; 7. Elijah Williams Dickerson, 50:50.

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central High School, finished 16th in the 20-runner women’s pro division in the 5th Avenue Mile on Sunday in New York City.

Ostrander, who turned

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A pair of Kenai Central graduates are playing golf for Marian University, an NCAA Division III school in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Kenai’s Max Dye is a junior, while Soldotna’s Sydney Clark is a sophomore.

Both played in the first event of the season.

Dye, who had a scoring average of 78.2 as a freshman and 79.5 as a sophomore, had rounds of 84 and

76 in the Culver’s Edgewood Fall Classic at Glen Erin Golf Course in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Aug. 30 and 31. Dye was fourth on his team and 62nd out of 119 golfers and Marian University tied for seventh place.

Clark had a scoring average of 125.8 last season. She played in the UW-Oshkosh Invite at the Oshkosh Country Club on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Marian finished ninth at the event, and Clark fired rounds of 119 and 120 to finish fifth on her team.

On Tap Tuesday Volleyball Homer at Kenai, 5 p.m.

Thursday Volleyball Palmer at Homer, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Cross country Homer, Kenai, SoHi, Nikiski at Frank D Invitational at Seward, 2 p.m.

Football Valdez at Homer, 6 p.m.

Lathrop at Soldotna, 6 p.m.

Nikiski at Ketchikan, 6 p.m.

Seward at Houston, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Palmer at Soldotna, 6 p.m.

Seward at Valdez tourney, TBA

Soccer Our Lady of the Valley at CIA, 5 p.m. at Kenai Sports Complex Saturday Football West Valley at Kenai, 2 p.m.

Cross Country Soldotna at Colony Invite, TBA (canceled) Swimming SoHi, Seward at Kenai Tri, 9:30 a.m. dive, 11:30 a.m. swim Mariner Tri-Athlon, 8 a.m.

Volleyball Nikiski at Homer, 1:30 p.m.

Palmer at Soldotna, 12:30 p.m.

Seward at Valdez tourney, TBA Soccer Tri Valley at CIA, 1 p.m. at Sports Complex

East 80th Street to East 60th Street.

“I felt pretty unprepared straight from the gun,” Ostrander, 22, said in a video posted on runnersworld.com. “Everybody took off and I was like, ‘I don’t even know if I can do 100 meters that fast.’”

Ostrander will compete

for Team USA in the 3,000meter steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar.

“I’m excited,” Ostrander said on runnersworld. com. “It’s a building step toward worlds and I feel like it helped me put a little bit of speed back in my legs.”

Raiders, Saints notch wins

By The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the season, rookie Josh Jacobs ran for two scores and the Oakland Raiders responded to a tumultuous week surrounding former receiver Antonio Brown by beating the Denver Broncos 24-16 on Monday night.

The Raiders (1-0) took out all the frustration over the drama surrounding Brown with a convincing win over the AFC West rival Broncos (0-1). The offensive line

cleared holes for Jacobs and protected Carr, and the defense harassed Joe Flacco into three sacks and kept Denver out of the end zone until 2:15 remained in the game.

The win spoiled the Denver debuts for Flacco and coach Vic Fangio and ended the NFL’s longest opening weekend winning streak at seven games.

The Raiders took the opening kickoff and marched 75 yards in 10 plays. Carr completed all five passes to four receivers, capped by an

8-yard TD to Tyrell Williams.

SAINTS 30, TEXANS 28 NEW ORLEANS — Wil Lutz made a 58-yard field goal as time expired to lift New Orleans over Houston in game that had three scoring plays in the final minute.

Deshaun Watson threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to former Saints receiver Kenny Stills with 37 seconds left, capping a two-play, 75-yard drive that put the Texans in

front after they began their final possession down by six with 50 seconds left.

But there was just enough time remaining for Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who capped a 370-yard, twotouchdown performance by completing a 15-yard pass to Tedd Ginn Jr, an 11-yarder to Michael Thomas and another pass to Ginn for 9 yards in quick succession.

That allowed New Orleans to save its final timeout until just 2 seconds remained and set up Lutz’s game-winning boot.

SEC has 3 of top 4 in AP Top 25

By Ralph D. Russo AP College Football Writer

The Southeastern Conference held three of the top four spots in The

Associated Press college football poll after LSU’s road victory against Texas pushed the Tigers to No. 4.

Clemson remained No. 1 on Sunday, receiving 56 first-place votes out of 62 in

the Top 25 presented by Regions Bank.

No. 2 Alabama received 6 first-place votes and Georgia stayed at No. 3. LSU jumped two spots after winning 45-38 at Texas on Saturday.

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pro earlier this summer after picking up her degree from Boise State, finished in 4 minutes, 33.5 seconds, while Jenny Simpson of the United States won her seventh straight title and eighth in the last nine years by running 4:16.1, a new event record. The race follows 5th Avenue from

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Sunday At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Speedway, Ind. Lap length: 2.50 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 160 laps, 58 points.

2. (4) Joey Logano, Ford, 160, 52.

3. (15) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, 160, 34.

4. (29) William Byron, Chevrolet, 160, 35.

5. (3) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 160, 38.

6. (33) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 160, 34.

7. (9) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 160, 45.

8. (22) Ryan Newman, Ford, 160, 35.

9. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 160, 28.

10. (2) Paul Menard, Ford, 160, 27.

11. (20) Daniel Suarez, Ford, 160, 31.

12. (18) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 160, 25.

13. (25) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 160, 24.

14. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford, 160, 24.

15. (16) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 160, 23.

16. (23) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, 160, 21.

17. (21) Michael McDowell, Ford, 160, 20.

18. (26) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 160, 19.

19. (30) Corey Lajoie, Ford, 160, 18.

20. (17) David Ragan, Ford, 160, 17.

21. (13) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 160, 18.

22. (34) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 160, 0.

23. (37) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 160, 14.

24. (36) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 157, 0.

25. (35) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, 157, 0.

26. (40) JJ Yeley, Chevrolet, 157, 0.

27. (27) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 156, 10.

28. (38) Garrett Smithley, Ford, 156, 0.

29. (39) Josh Bilicki, Chevrolet, 155, 0.

30. (8) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 155, 11.

31. (12) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 153, 6.

32. (28) Matt Tifft, Ford, accident, 147, 5.

33. (19) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, accident, 129,

34. (11) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, accident, 109, 3.

35. (5) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, accident, 105, 10.

36. (32) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, accident, 104, 0.

37. (7) Kyle Busch, Toyota, engine, 87, 5.

38. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford, accident, 48, 1.

39. (14) Erik Jones, Toyota, accident, 48, 1.

40. (31) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, accident, 40, 0.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 119.346 mph.

Time of Race: 3 hours, 20 minutes, 6 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 6.118 seconds.

Caution Flags: 9 for 48 laps.

Lead Changes: 14 among 8 drivers.

Lap Leaders: K.Harvick 0-12; R.Chastain 13; K.Harvick 14-42; J.Logano 43-52; K.Larson 53-56; K.Harvick 57-84; K.Larson 85; W.Byron 86; J.Logano 87; J.Johnson 88-91; P.Menard 92; K.Harvick 93111; R.Blaney 112-130; K.Harvick 131-160 Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): K.Harvick, 6 times for 118 laps; R.Blaney, 1 time for 19 laps; J.Logano, 2 times for 11 laps; K.Larson, 2 times for 5 laps; J.Johnson, 1 time for 4 laps; W.Byron, 1 time for 1 lap; P.Menard, 1 time for 1 lap; R.Chastain, 1 time for 1 lap.

Wins: Ky.Busch, 4; D.Hamlin, 4; M.Truex, 4; K.Harvick, 3; B.Keselowski, 3; J.Logano, 2; C.Elliott, 2; Ku.Busch, 1; A.Bowman, 1; E.Jones, 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. Ky.Busch, 988; 2. J.Logano, 971; 3. K.Harvick, 922; 4. D.Hamlin, 911; 5.

M.Truex, 872; 6. B.Keselowski, 833; 7. C.Elliott, 808; 8. Ku.Busch, 801; 9. R.Blaney, 755; 10. K.Larson, 736; 11. W.Byron, 718; 12. A.Bowman, 712; 13.

A.Almirola, 698; 14. E.Jones, 695; 15. C.Bowyer, 663; 16. R.Newman, 652.

Football AP Top 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 7, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

Record Pts Pv 1. Clemson (56) 2-0 1544 1 2. Alabama (6) 2-0 1489 2 3. Georgia 2-0 1385 3 4. LSU 2-0 1336 6 5. Oklahoma 2-0 1315 4 6. Ohio St. 2-0 1291 5 7. Notre Dame 1-0 1072 8 8. Auburn 2-0 1056 10 9. Florida 2-0 997 11 10. Michigan 2-0 936 7 11. Utah 2-0 905 13 12. Texas 1-1 877 9 13. Penn St. 2-0 781 15 14. Wisconsin 2-0 714 17 15. Oregon 1-1 677 16 16. Texas A&M 1-1 643 12 17. UCF 2-0 544 18 18. Michigan St. 2-0 495 19 19. Iowa 2-0 473 20 20. Washington St. 2-0 343 22 21. Maryland 2-0 207 NR 22. Boise St. 2-0 164 24 23. Washington 1-1 161 14 24. Southern Cal 2-0 137 NR 25. Virginia 2-0 122 NR

Others receiving votes: Iowa St. 96, California 95, Mississippi St. 73, TCU 66, North Carolina 48, Army 42, Colorado 21, Oklahoma St. 20, Memphis 12, Arizona St. 4, Boston College 2, Kentucky 2, Appalachian St. 2, Syracuse 2, Minnesota 1.

Football NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 1 0 0 1.000 17 16 New England 1 0 0 1.000 33 3 N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 16 17 Miami 0 1 0 .000 10 59 South Tennessee 1 0 0 1.000 43 13 Houston 0 1 0 .000 28 30 Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 24 30 Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 26 40 North Baltimore 1 0 0 1.000 59 10 Cincinnati 0 1 0 .000 20 21 Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 13 43 Pittsburgh 0 1 0 .000 3 33 West Oakland 1 0 0 1.000 24 16 Kansas City 1 0 0 1.000 40 26 L.A. Chargers 1 0 0 1.000 30 24 Denver 0 1 0 .000 16 24 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Dallas 1 0 0 1.000 35 17 Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 32 27 Washington 0 1 0 .000 27 32 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 17 35 South New Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 30 28 Carolina 0 1 0 .000 27 30 Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 12 28 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 17 31 North Green Bay 1 0 0 1.000 10 3 Minnesota 1 0 0 1.000 28 12 Detroit 0 0 1 .500 27 27 Chicago 0 1 0 .000 3 10 West San Francisco 1 0 0 1.000 31 17 L.A. Rams 1 0 0 1.000 30 27 Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 21 20 Arizona 0 0 1 .500 27 27 Thursday’s Games Green Bay 10, Chicago 3 Sunday’s Games Baltimore 59, Miami 10 Kansas City 40, Jacksonville 26 Minnesota 28, Atlanta 12 Tennessee 43, Cleveland 13 Buffalo 17, N.Y. Jets 16 L.A. Rams 30, Carolina 27 Philadelphia 32, Washington 27 L.A. Chargers 30, Indianapolis 24, OT Seattle 21, Cincinnati 20 Dallas 35, N.Y. Giants 17 San Francisco 31, Tampa Bay 17 Arizona 27, Detroit 27, OT New England 33, Pittsburgh 3 Monday’s Games New Orleans 30, Houston 28 Oakland 24, Denver 16 Thursday, Sept. 12 Tampa Bay at Carolina, 4:20 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 15 Seattle at Pittsburgh, 9 a.m.

Indianapolis at Tennessee, 9 a.m.

Arizona at Baltimore, 9 a.m.

New England at Miami, 9 a.m.

L.A. Chargers at Detroit, 9 a.m.

Dallas at Washington, 9 a.m.

Jacksonville at Houston, 9 a.m.

San Francisco at Cincinnati, 9 a.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Giants, 9 a.m.

Minnesota at Green Bay, 9 a.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 12:05 p.m.

Chicago at Denver, 12:25 p.m.

New Orleans at L.A. Rams, 12:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 4:20 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 16 Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 4:15 p.m.

All Times ADT

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

W 95 86 76 55 46

L 50 59 68 89 97

Pct GB .655 -.593 9 .528 18½ .382 39½ .322 48

88 55 84 61 63 80 53 91 42 100

.615 -.579 5 .441 25 .368 35½ .296 45½

95 50 84 60 72 73 67 78 58 86

.655 -.583 10½ .497 23 .462 28 .403 36½

Sunday’s Games Tampa Bay 8, Toronto 3 Miami 9, Kansas City 0 Texas 10, Baltimore 4 Houston 21, Seattle 1 Cleveland 5, Minnesota 2 Chicago White Sox 5, L.A. Angels 1

Oakland 3, Detroit 1 N.Y. Yankees 10, Boston 5 Monday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 5, Boston 0 Houston 15, Oakland 0 Cleveland 6, L.A. Angels 2 Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (TBD) at Detroit (Jackson 3-9), 2:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Buehler 12-3) at Baltimore (Blach 1-2), 3:05 p.m.

Boston (Eovaldi 1-0) at Toronto (Font 3-4), 3:07 p.m.

Washington (Sánchez 8-7) at Minnesota (Berríos 11-8), 3:40 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Yarbrough 11-3) at Texas (Lynn 14-10), 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Junis 9-12) at Chicago White Sox (Nova 9-12), 4:10 p.m.

Oakland (Roark 9-8) at Houston (Miley 13-4), 4:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Plesac 7-6) at L.A. Angels (Suarez 2-5), 6:07 p.m.

Cincinnati (Bauer 10-12) at Seattle (Sheffield 0-1), 6:10 p.m.

All Times ADT

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

W L 90 55 79 63 74 69 73 70 51 92

Pct GB .621 -.556 9½ .517 15 .510 16 .357 38

81 62 77 66 75 68 67 77 63 81

.566 -.538 4 .524 6 .465 14½ .438 18½

93 75 69 66 60

.641 -.521 17½ .479 23½ .462 26 .417 32½

52 69 75 77 84

Sunday’s Games Miami 9, Kansas City 0 Cincinnati 4, Arizona 3 St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 0 Washington 9, Atlanta 4 Milwaukee 8, Chicago Cubs 5 Philadelphia 10, N.Y. Mets 7 L.A. Dodgers 5, San Francisco 0 San Diego 2, Colorado 1, 10 innings Monday’s Games Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 2 N.Y. Mets 3, Arizona 1 Milwaukee 8, Miami 3 Pittsburgh 6, San Francisco 4 Chicago Cubs 10, San Diego 2 Tuesday’s Games Atlanta (Fried 16-4) at Philadelphia (Vargas 6-7), 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Buehler 12-3) at Baltimore (Blach 1-2), 3:05 p.m.

Arizona (Gallen 3-4) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 10-7), 3:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Anderson 6-4) at Miami (Hernandez 3-5), 3:10 p.m.

Washington (Sánchez 8-7) at Minnesota (Berríos 11-8), 3:40 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 6-6) at Colorado (González 0-6), 4:40 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Keller 1-3) at San Francisco (Cueto ), 5:45 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Quintana 13-8) at San Diego (Bolanos 0-1), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Bauer 10-12) at Seattle (Sheffield 0-1), 10:10 p.m.

All Times ADT

Soccer MLS Standings Eastern Conference

W L T Pts GF GA New York City FC 15 5 8 53 53 35 Philadelphia 15 8 6 51 54 42 Atlanta 15 10 3 48 47 33 D.C. United 11 10 9 42 39 38 New York 12 12 5 41 47 44 Toronto FC 11 10 8 41 49 46 New England 10 10 9 39 42 49 Montreal 11 15 4 37 42 56 Orlando City 9 13 8 35 37 41 Chicago 8 12 10 34 44 43 Columbus 8 15 7 31 33 44 Cincinnati 5 21 3 18 29 72 Western Conference Los Angeles FC 19 4 6 63 76 32 Seattle 13 9 7 46 46 45 Minnesota 13 9 6 45 46 37 San Jose 13 10 5 44 48 43 Real Salt Lake 13 11 4 43 40 35 Portland 13 11 4 43 45 41 FC Dallas 12 10 7 43 47 38 LA Galaxy 13 12 3 42 41 45 Sporting Kansas City 10 12 7 37 42 47 Colorado 9 14 6 33 47 54 Houston 9 15 4 31 38 49 Vancouver 6 15 9 27 30 53 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Saturday, September 7 New York City FC 2, New England 1 Toronto FC 5, Cincinnati 1 Los Angeles FC 2, Orlando City 2, tie Colorado 2, Seattle 0 Portland 2, Sporting Kansas City 1 Wednesday, September 11

Toronto FC at New York City FC, 3 p.m.

Minnesota at Houston, 4:30 p.m.

LA Galaxy at Colorado, 5 p.m.

San Jose at Real Salt Lake, 5:30 p.m.

All Times ADT

Basketball WNBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE

W L Pct GB x-Washington 26 8 .765 -x-Connecticut 23 11 .676 3 x-Chicago 20 14 .588 6 Indiana 13 21 .382 13 New York 10 24 .294 16 Atlanta 8 26 .235 18 WESTERN CONFERENCE x-Los Angeles 22 12 .647 -x-Las Vegas 21 13 .618 1 x-Minnesota 18 16 .529 4 x-Seattle 18 16 .529 4 x-Phoenix 15 19 .441 7 Dallas 10 24 .294 12 x-clinched playoff spot Sunday’s Games New York 71, Atlanta 63 Indiana 104, Connecticut 76 Seattle 78, Dallas 64 Los Angeles 77, Minnesota 68 Washington 100, Chicago 86 Las Vegas 98, Phoenix 89 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games Phoenix at Chicago, 4 p.m.

Minnesota at Seattle, 6 p.m.

All Times ADT

Transactions

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX -- Fired director of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.

MINNESOTA TWINS -- Selected the contract of OF Ryan LaMarre from Rochester (IL).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS -- Recalled OF Luis Barrera from Midland (TL) and placed him on the 60-day IL. Selected the contract of LHP Jesús Luzardo from Las Vegas (PCL). Recalled RHP Daniel Mengden from Las Vegas.

National League CHICAGO CUBS -- Selected the contract of INF Nico Hoerner from Tennessee (SL). Recalled RHP James Norwood from Iowa (PCL). Designated LHP Randy Rosario was designated for assignment. Optioned RHP Adbert Alzolay to South Bend (MW).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CHICAGO BULLS -- Waived G Antonio Blakeney.

Women’s NBA INDIANA FEVER -- Fired coach and general manager Pokey Chatman.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS -- Released TE Darrell Daniels. Re-signed OL Jeremy Vujnovich.

ATLANTA FALCONS -- Placed G Chris Lindstrom on IR. Agreed to terms with OL John Wetzel.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS -- Acquired QB Josh Dobbs from Pittsburgh for a 2020 fifth-round draft pick. Placed QB Nick Foles on IR. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -- Signed WR Antonio Brown. Released TE Lance Kendricks and DB Obi Melifonwu. Released TE Stephen Anderson from the practice squad.

OAKLAND RAIDERS -- Signed WR Keelan Doss.

TENNESSEE TITANS -- Signed WR Kalif Raymond to the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS -- Signed D Zach Werenski to a three-year contract extension.

SOCCER U.S. SOCCER -- Announced the resignation of CEO and Secretary General Dan Flynn, effective Sept.

16.

Major League Soccer MLS -- Issued an additional game suspension and an additional undisclosed fine to FC Cincinnati F Kekuta Manneh for violent conduct in an Aug. 31 match against FC Dallas.

COLLEGE CLEMSON -- Named Jared Broughton volunteer assistant baseball coach.

COASTAL CAROLINA--Named Sara Nolan assistant women’s lacrosse coach.

FORDHAM -- Promoted Brian Bacharach to cohead water polo coach.

LANDER--Named Adam Marshall assistant men’s lacrosse coach.

MARSHALL -- Dismissed RB Tyler King from the football team for an unspecified violation of team rules and policies.

MEMPHIS -- Promoted Corey Green to director of women’s basketball operations. Named Madeleine Sikmon graduate assistant women’s basketball coach.

SOUTHERN CAL -- Announced the resignation of athletic director Lynn Swann. Named Dave Roberts interim athletic director.

TEMPLE -- Named Katie Gwinn Hewitt assistant athletics director for branding and digital strategy.

WAGNER -- Named Tessa Chad assistant women’s lacrosse coach.

WIS.-OSHKOSH -- Named Kelly Frings women’s assistant basketball coach.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Peninsula Clarion

Nadal picks up 19th major crown

By Howard Fendrich AP Tennis Writer

NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal’s 19th Grand Slam trophy went from inevitable to suddenly in doubt in a thrill-a-minute U.S. Open final.

What had all the makings of a casual crowning morphed into a grueling contest thanks to Nadal’s opponent, Daniil Medvedev, a man a decade younger and appearing in his first major title match.

Down by two sets and a break, Medvedev shifted styles, upped his level against a rattled Nadal — and even received an unexpected boost from the Arthur Ashe Stadium spectators.

Truly tested for the only time in the tournament, the No. 2-seeded Nadal managed to stop Medvedev’s surge Sunday and hold off his historic comeback bid, pulling out a 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 victory in 4 hours, 50 minutes of highlight-worthy action and Broadway-worthy drama to collect his fourth championship at Flushing Meadows.

“One of the most emotional nights of my tennis career,” said Nadal, who covered his face with his hands while crying when arena video boards showed clips from each of his Slam triumphs.

“The last three hours of the match have been very, very intense, no?” Nadal said. “Very tough mentally and physically, too.”

Now at 19 majors — a total Medvedev called “outrageous” — Nadal is merely one away from rival Roger Federer’s record for

men.

But this one did not come easily. Not at all.

Sure seemed it might, with Nadal ahead by two sets and a break in the third at 3-2, playing like “a beast out there,” as the No. 5-seeded Medvedev put it.

At that moment, Medvedev would joke afterward, this is where his thoughts were: “OK, in 20 minutes I have to give a speech. What do I say?”

But the 23-year-old from Russia did not go gently into the night. He broke right back to 3-all, then again to claim that set and yet again to end the fourth.

“The nerves were so high,” Nadal said. “A crazy match.”

Not since 1949 has anyone won a U.S. Open final after trailing by two sets to none. Never before had Medvedev won a fiveset match. Only once before had Nadal lost a Grand Slam match after taking the opening two sets.

And yet the tension was real.

At the very end — or what appeared to be the very end — Nadal couldn’t close it out. After breaking to lead 3-2 in the fifth, in a game Medvedev led 40-love before flubbing an easy forehand, Nadal broke again and served for the championship at 5-2.

The way this back-andforth tale was spun, though, it probably was inevitable that Medvedev would break there. And so he did, because Nadal doublefaulted on break point after he was docked a serve for his third time violation of the evening, which elicited loud boos from folks in the stands.

Mets get past Diamondbacks

By The Associated Press NEW YORK — Pete Alonso hit two home runs to take the major league lead, Jacob deGrom struck out 11 and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Monday night in the opener of a crucial four-game series for both teams.

The Diamondbacks slipped to 2 ½ games behind the Cubs for the second NL wild-card spot and the Mets trail by four.

Greinke struck out five in six strong innings, Robinson Chirinos and Yordan Alvarez each homered twice as Houston hit a major leaguerecord six home runs in the first two innings, and the high-scoring Astros routed Oakland for their fifth straight victory.

After a 21-1 win over Seattle on Sunday, the Astros set a franchise record for runs scored in consecutive games with 36.

YANKEES 5, RED SOX 0

BRAVES 7, PHILLIES 2

ASTROS 15, ATHLETICS 0 —

MIAMI — Rookie Trent Grisham had a career-high five hits and drove in two runs, and Milwaukee won its fourth straight.

Yasmani Grandal hit a tworun homer and Lorenzo Cain had three hits and knocked in a run for the Brewers in a game that lasted 4 hours, 8 minutes.

PIRATES 6, GIANTS 4 SAN FRANCISCO — Rookie Bryan Reynolds hit a go-ahead single against his former team during a fourrun rally in the ninth inning that sent Pittsburgh over San Francisco.

Down 4-2, the Pirates used three pinch-hitters and came back against three Giants relievers in the ninth.

PHILADELPHIA — Mike Foltynewicz threw seven impressive innings, Josh Donaldson and Ronald Acuna Jr. hit homers and NL East-leading Atlanta beat Philadelphia.

Atlanta increased its lead over Washington to 9½ games and reduced its magic number to 10 with 17 games remaining. The Phillies fell three games behind the Cubs for the second wild-card spot in the NL.

BOSTON — New York officially ended Boston’s threeyear reign as AL East champs.

The defending World Series champion Red Sox are still in playoff contention, but barely. They began the day eight games out of the second AL wild-card spot.

HOUSTON

BREWERS 8, MARLINS 3

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INDIANS 6, ANGELS 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shane Bieber pitched seven

stellar innings of five-hit ball in his first career start at his hometown stadium, and rookie Yu Chang hit his first major league homer in Cleveland’s win over Los Angeles.

Bieber (14-7) struck out eight without a walk while allowing only one run for the first time since July.

He retired 17 of his final 18 hitters.

CUBS 10, PADRES 2 SAN DIEGO — Touted prospect Nico Hoerner had three hits and four RBIs in his big league debut and made some nice plays at shortstop as Chicago beat San Diego and snapped a three-game losing streak.

The 22-year-old Hoerner, the Cubs’ first-round draft pick out of Stanford in 2018, was promoted from DoubleA Tennessee earlier in the day because All-Star shortstop Javier Báez and Addison Russell are sidelined by injuries.

Harvick earns checkered flag at Indy INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson drove through pit road with his rear bumper dangling off the back, already aware of the consequences when he parked the car.

His chance at ending a 27-month victory drought with a record-tying fifth Brickyard 400 win gone. His quest for a record-breaking eighth series put on hold. And his distinction as the only driver to make every NASCAR playoff since it was adopted in 2004 was history, too.

An almost flawless run Sunday by Kevin Harvick ruined any chance Johnson had of executing his win-to-get-in strategy, and when he hit the wall in the second turn with 55 laps to go at Indianapolis Motor Speedway made it official: Johnson would miss the playoff for

the first time.

“Damn, oh, what a bummer and a letdown,” he said on a Twitter post. “I promise you (my fans) we will finish this season strong and be a threat next year in 2020. I just want to thank you for all being there, for your support. Chasing eight will have to wait till next year.”

Harvick beat Joey Logano by 6.118 seconds to claim his second Brickyard win.

But for Johnson, it has been a second straight tough season.

His only victory in an exhibition race in February. He endured two major changes in his pit box, the first coming at the end of last season when Hendrick Motorsports announced Johnson’s longtime crew chief Chad Knaus would be paired with William Byron. In July,

Johnson’s team made another change.

Yet, somehow he still entered Sunday two spots and 18 points below the postseason cutline and started the third stage 12 points out.

But with Byron and Johnson running side-by-side off a restart, Johnson’s back end spun, sucking him up the track and into the path of Kurt Busch. Both Chevrolets slammed hard into the wall, starting an eight-car melee that ended the streak just that fast.

“I’ve had 25 races coming into this where I’ve been worried about it,” Johnson said. “I’m not stoked by the situation at all. I am impressed that we have been in 15 consecutive playoffs. I’m not sure anybody else has done that. So, our record doesn’t stink. We wish we could have kept it going, but life goes on.”

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND SALE 0229-3260376 NAMING TRUSTEE: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY TRUSTOR: KENT L. TOMPKINS, a single person BENEFICIARIES: RONNIE L. ALDRIDGE and CHRISTINE ALDRIDGE, husband and wife OWNER OF RECORD: KENT L. TOMPKINS Said Deed of Trust was executed on the 27th day of June 2017, and recorded on the 5th day of July, 2017, Serial No. 2017-004931. Said Deed of Trust has not been assigned by the Beneficiaries.

Said documents having been recorded in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, describing: LOT ONE (1), LAKE VIEW TERRACE NO. 3 PHASE ONE, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 87-66, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska (Parcel No: 063-293-05).

The physical address of the real property described above is 36866 St. Theresa Road, Sterling Alaska, 99672.

The undersigned, being the original, or properly substituted Trustee hereby gives notice that a breach of the obligations under the Deed of Trust has occurred in that the Trustor has failed to satisfy the indebtedness secured thereby: ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE AND 11/100TH DOLLARS ($111,209.11), plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred, and any future advances thereunder. Said default may be cured and the sale terminated upon payment of the sum of default plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred, and any future advances thereunder, prior to the sale date. If Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously and default has been cured, the trustee may elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. Upon demand of the Beneficiaries, the Trustee elects to sell the above-described property, with proceeds to be applied to the total indebtedness secured thereby.

Said sale shall be held at public auction at the ALASKA COURT SYSTEM BUILDING, 125 TRADING BAY DR., #100, KENAI, ALASKA, on the 15th day of October, 2019, said sale shall commence at 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in conjunction with such other sales that the Trustee or its attor-ney may conduct.

DATED this 12th day of July, 2019.

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Wife finds husband has been secretly recording arguments DEAR ABBY: I have show what started the been married for 10 years argument or what came and have two children. after it, both of which are One of them is a toddler. important. Please ask I recently found your doctor or health care out that my husband provider for a referral to has been recording a licensed marital and me with his phone at family therapist. Go alone various times without if your husband won’t go my consent when we with you. have heated arguments.

It appears your husDear Abby He claims he does it to band is playing mind Jeanne Phillips protect himself in the games with you. And I’m event that I try to have also concerned about how him arrested. this volatility is affecting your chilAbby, there is no abuse in our dren. If something isn’t done about it, marriage, and I have never threatit will destroy your marriage. ened to call the police on him. I’m

hurt and paranoid now. I don’t even DEAR ABBY: I’m a 23-year-old want to be in my own home. He man living in Texas. I am a college claims to have deleted the files, but I graduate and on my own now. My don’t trust him. Any advice would be parents are very caring, but my father helpful. has an unhealthy obsession with me.

— HURT IN THE SOUTH He messages me multiple times a day. It never stops. I’m currently lookDEAR HURT: If I ever heard of a ing for teaching jobs, and he tries to couple needing marriage counselintervene by looking for them for me. ing, it is you two. The recording won’t He’s like a wasp that will not go away,

and it is making me very uncomfortable. Even though I am an adult, he tries to tell me what to do and how to do it. I am so confused; please help me.

— LETTING GO IN TEXAS DEAR LETTING GO: Keep in mind that your father means well. He doesn’t understand you are now an adult and don’t need his interventions. Have a talk with both of your parents about this. Tell them your father’s constant messaging is making you extremely uncomfortable. Ask him to please stop and warn them both that if he doesn’t, you will be forced to block his communication and keep your distance from him.

DEAR ABBY: My best girlfriend for 40 years broke up with me because, after she told me she and her husband were having marital problems, I told her the last time we two couples were using their hot tub, her hubby was stroking my leg with his foot. I know I ruined everything,

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but I thought she should know. Did I do the right thing? I have written long letters of apology, but she has completely shut me out.

— TELLING THE TRUTH IN OHIO

DEAR TELLING: You did nothing wrong by telling your longtime friend. The fault that the friendship is over doesn’t lie with you.

She is probably embarrassed, or her husband lied and told her what he did was harmless.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH The confusion you might experience has a lot to do with how you process information. You might not want to clarify, but if you don’t, you could find yourself sniveling away. Confirm appointments and places. Tonight: Touch base with your sense of humor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You have a strong set of values, and you know what you want.

As a result, you can butt heads with others, especially when encountering feedback. In any case, it is important that you act as if you are the only source of wisdom. Be gracious.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Reach out for someone you care about who often pushes your buttons. Instead of reacting, listen and don’t make judgments.

Confusion surrounds a sudden insight. Your caring might be far more important than you realize to someone you don’t see often. Tonight: Go with the flow.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH How you deal with a personal matter could change what happens for the remainder of the day. Be aware of what is happening in a meeting. Others might not be as agreeable as you’d like. Tonight: Respond to a loved one’s request.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Keep a strong handle on your finances. You could easily be talked into something another person judges to be a good idea.

Give yourself time to check out the variables before making your own decision. Tonight: A boss acts in the most unexpected manner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You seem more vibrant and interested in a long-term project.

HHHH Defer to others, especially if they’re involved in an idea that could affect your work. A matter in your daily life might be different.

Get involved! A partner expresses unusual ideas. Tonight: Meet up with a friend.

Dear Heloise: Leslie B. in Houston wrote about the need to include detailed information on prescription bottles. Yet pharmacies provide paperwork with medications once the prescription is filled. Contents of the printed material address the need to take with (or without) food, color and marking of the pills, possible side effects and similar information. The internet also can provide this information.

Given the small size of many pill bottles, including the information that she proposed would make the type size minuscule! Seniors have vision issues, so this would defeat the purpose of adding more information to the bottles.

— Leslie O., via email

STICK FIGURES Dear Readers: Those stick-figure stickers on the back of your minivan that showcase your family?

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You draw others close.

However, some of the associates coming toward you could cause problems. Listen to a friend who has substantial money savvy. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Defer to others, knowing they will reveal and demonstrate what they are considering far more than they can verbalize. A partner could stun you with a decision or his or her words or follow-through. Step back. Tonight: Head home. Lighten up the moment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

HHH You are likely to speak your mind. Don’t be surprised at an adverse response. Understand what is going on with a friend or associate.

This person tries to explain where he or she is coming from. For now, don’t make a judgment. Tonight: Meet up with a friend.

SPICE GIRL Dear Heloise: Here’s a meal-planning hint: I put a handy, alphabetized list of my spices on my phone. When planning a recipe, I simply refer to the list to see what I have at home. This prevents buying duplicate spices — Sandy L., Papillion, Neb. Why stop at spices? Thanks for the hint!

— Hugs, Heloise

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HHH You might add some confusion to the moment. Others don’t seem to get your ideas or the meanings behind your words. Verify what is shared with you. Try to take some time off to pursue a personal project.

Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

They may give out too much information.

Somebody with bad intentions could possibly use the stickers to figure out your movements. If your sticker shows a boy in a football uniform, your family could be away from home on game nights.

They are cute and trendy, but not always a good idea. And names under the stickers are a definite no-no.

— Heloise

Friday’s answers, 9.6

HHH Be aware of the financial implications of your words. Slow down and listen to what others share. You might not like their ideas; make that OK. Go off and do your thing. Chaos infiltrates communication. Confirm what you hear as well as meeting times and places.

Tonight: Balance your budget.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

hints from heloise READ THE FINE PRINT

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might not be getting all the information you need just yet. A party who’s experienced with this type of idea surprises you with his or her feedback. Tonight: Off to the gym, in between errands and discussion.

BORN TODAY

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This year, you open up to more ideas — and sometimes confusion.

You see a benefit in different stances.

If single, you could hook up with a unique type of individual. Do not push. Let this bond build. Only you know if it is right. If you’re attached, your easy way of incorporating your sweetie’s ideas might surprise him or her. You build a stronger bond. Trust grows. AQUARIUS knows how to uproot you and force you to regroup.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Tonight: Count on a late night.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019:

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Fur clothing bans advance in more cities and states

By Elaine S. Povich Stateline.org

A bill that would ban the sale of fur coats, hats, handbags, gloves and earmuffs, accessories with fur trim and most other uses is whipping through the California Legislature, on the heels of similar bans in the state’s two largest cities: Los Angeles and San Francisco.

On the other side of the continent, both the city and state of New York are considering fur bans.

Hawaii also has a bill that would

ban the sale of real fur. All the bills carve out exceptions for Native tribes or other indigenous uses for fur, and none of the bills covers secondhand furs.

Animal welfare advocates, who are behind the fur bans, say wearing clothing made from the fur of animals such as mink, sable, fox or rabbit is just wrong and cruel -- both because the mink and other animals on fur farms may be treated badly and because the activists don’t believe in killing animals for fur. For consumers

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who want softness and warmth in their clothes, they advocate artificial or “faux” fur.

But opponents of the ban say, in effect, “stay out of my closet,” and argue that wearing fur is a personal choice. They advance the counterargument that fake fur -- often made from chemicals -- is worse for the environment than raising and killing animals. Representatives of the fur industry in the United States also are opposing the bans.

Fur has been contentious for years. Anti-fur activists have protested by throwing paint on people wearing fur coats and breaking windows at fur shops.

Some high-end designers have declared they will no longer

use fur in their clothing. But the successful fur sale bans in California cities and efforts to prohibit sales of fur in entire states is precedent-setting.

“I’m quite sure we will be using this opportunity to pass compassionate legislation in other areas,” said Fleur Dawes, spokeswoman for the animal welfare group In Defense of Animals. “California is one of the most significant places in the world; it’s a place where the world is looking for precedent.”

But Keith Kaplan of the Fur Information Council of America, an industry group, said even if the California ban is successful, each state has different politics and weather. Arguments that wearing fur is purely a vanity exercise

in warm-and-sunny California would not be valid in cold-state New York, he said.

California bill sponsor Assemblywoman Laura Friedman, a Democrat, sees the effort as a logical extension of California’s progressive stances on animal welfare, including mandating the raising of free-range chickens and requiring pet stores to sell only animals that are rescues and not from commercial breeders.

“There’s been a lot of interest in animal welfare from the voters in California for a while,” Friedman said in a phone interview. “California voters have said, ‘We want to know that animals don’t suffer.’

With fur, we can’t give them that guarantee.”

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