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Holiday note There will be no paper Wednesday and the Clarion office will be closed to allow Clarion employees to spend Christmas with their families.
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‘Troopers have been busy’ on holiday patrol Alaska State and Wildlife Troopers are halfway through their high-visibility enforcement campaign for the holiday season and have already issued 525 traffic citations, according to a Dec. 23 press release from the Department of Public Safety. The enforcement campaign began Dec. 11 and will continue through Jan. 1. “We’re only halfway through our holiday safety campaign and troopers have been busy,” Lt. Freddie Wells, Deputy Commander for B Detachment, said in the release. “We will continue to enforce safe seat belt usage and keep our eyes out for people driving under the influence, driving distracted, speeding, driving aggressively — anything that could jeopardize the safety of Alaskans during the holiday season.” Trooper contacts from Dec. 11 through Dec. 23 resulted in 20 misdemeanor DUI arrests, 20 drivers charged with driving with a suspended or revoked license and 16 Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately reports made with five of those 16 drivers ultimately determined not to be DUI. Also during that time period, 75 damage-only crashes, nine crashes resulting in injury and four fatal collisions were investigated by troopers. Of the 525 citations issued, 243 were issued for speeding and 13 were issued for seat belt or other occupant restraint violations. Funding for the increased highway patrol efforts comes from the National DUI Events High Visibility Enforcement Campaign. Funds are issued through the Alaska Highway Safety Office.
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Dunleavy responds to Pebble Mine report Governor doesn’t answer questions about verbatim language. By Peter Segall Juneau Empire
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his staff are defending the relationship between the administration and the Pebble Partnership, following a report from CNN alleging the company coached Dunleavy and staff to advocate for the Pebble Mine. In a phone interview with the
Empire on Friday evening, Dunleavy said there was always discussion with parties on both sides of an issue during the planning phase of any Gov. Mike project. “There’s always Dunleavy discussion, there’s always review,” Dunleavy said. “Historically speaking, when it comes to resource based projects, there’s discussions with investors, there’s review of information.” On Dec. 19, CNN released a report
claiming to have emails between Dunleavy and his staff and Pebble showing the company coached and even ghost wrote a number of letters and talking points for the governor. On Dec. 20, CNN published a letter from Dunleavy to the Army Corps of Engineers alongside a draft of the same letter from Pebble’s chief of staff with identical language highlighted in yellow. Both letters are almost entirely highlighted. When asked about the identical language Dunleavy said, “I understand that people have said that. The point for me is that’s there’s always
review of data of papers.” Dunleavy was critical of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Barack Obama that in 2015 issued a preemptive veto against the Pebble Partnership’s Canadian parent company Northern Dynasty Minerals. “The concept of a preemptive veto is just wrong,” Dunleavy said. “I don’t believe it’s good for Alaska, I don’t think it’s good for any project if you just shut down before you understand what that project could do for or could do in terms of harm.” See report, Page A3
Soldotna looks to expand cemetery By Victoria Petersen Peninsula Clarion
chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union recently described as “a systemic, decades-long indifference to the safety of Alaska Native women.” What has been happening in Nome isn’t an isolated episode in the struggle over sexual assault and institutional accountability. Many law enforcement agencies in small communities across the United States are facing questions about how aggressively they pursue reports of sexual violence. In Nome, there was hope that the police department was starting on a new path after growing public outcry led to a turnover in leadership. Earlier this year, the city’s new
The city of Soldotna is looking to expand its cemetery, which is reaching maximum capacity. The Soldotna Community Memorial Park on Redoubt Avenue opened to the community and area residents in 2011. Since then, lots have been filling up fast. The memorial park came up at Soldotna City Council’s Thursday meeting, where the council voted to support a resolution to amend policies and fee schedules for the memorial park. One recommendation decreases the number of plots a person can reserve in the park from 10 to six. Currently, when someone makes a reservation they can reserve up to 10 interment locations. “Our cemetery is filling up with reservations rapidly, not occupants, reservations and we do have a limited amount of space,” city clerk Shellie Saner said at the Dec. 12 meeting. Initially, the park included plot areas for burials with both flat and upright markers, a columbarium with granite niches for cremains, a memorial wall where plaques are placed for loved ones and a designated area for veterans and their children. In 2016, the city constructed an additional 101 full-size plots and a row of smaller plots for cremains. There are currently no standard
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Nome Police Chief Robert Estes speaks during a Feb. 23 interview. Early in 2019, Estes launched an internal cold case audit that uncovered evidence that the agency regularly failed to fully investigate sexual assaults. But in October, he resigned his post, saying the city failed to provide enough resources to continue the case audit or police the city on a daily basis.
‘Cold cases’ review hits a wall By Victoria McKenzie and Wong Maye-e Associated Press
NOME — The two cops — the cold case detective from Virginia and the evidence technician from Alaska — had a mission. Sift through more than a decade of grim stories from this small city set between the Bering Strait and Alaska’s western tundra. Nome’s new police chief, another Virginia transplant, asked the two to untangle whether the city’s police department had failed hundreds of people — most of them Alaska Native women — who had reported they’d been sexually assaulted. So they spent weeks inside the police station on the edge of town, squinting at computer screens and stacks
of paper. What they found horrified them. Again and again, the files showed, officers had failed to investigate rapes and other sexual crimes. In some cases, the two cops say, officers had never questioned the suspect. In other cases, they say, dispatchers had taken distraught calls from women saying they’d been sexually assaulted, and no one from the department had bothered to go to talk to them. “I’ve never seen anything like that in my career,” said the cold case investigator, Jerry Kennon. The two cops had uncovered evidence confirming a pattern of inaction that a local group of sexual assault survivors had been protesting for years — a law enforcement failure that the Alaska
McConnell not ruling out witnesses in trial By Zeke Miller Associated Press
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that he was not ruling out calling witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial -- but indicated he was in no hurry to seek new testimony either -- as lawmakers remain at an impasse over the form of the trial by the GOPcontrolled Senate. The House voted Wednesday to impeach Trump, who became only the third president in U.S. history to be formally charged with “high crimes and misdemeanors.” But the Senate trial may be held up until lawmakers can agree on how to proceed. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is demanding witnesses who refused to appear during House committee hearings, including acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, and former national security adviser John Bolton. McConnell, who has
“We’ve said let’s handle this case just like we did with President Clinton. Fair is fair.” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
all-but-promised a swift acquittal of the president, has resisted making any guarantees, and has cautioned Trump against seeking the testimony of witnesses he desires for fear of elongating the trial. Instead, he appears to have secured Republican support for his plans to impose a framework drawn from the 1999 impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. “We haven’t ruled out witnesses,” McConnell said Monday in an interview with “Fox and Friends.” “We’ve said let’s handle this case just like we did with President Clinton. Fair is fair.” That trial featured a 100-0 vote on arrangements that established two weeks of presentations and argument before a partisan tally in which
Republicans, who held the majority, called a limited number of witnesses. But Democrats now would need Republican votes to secure witness testimony -- and Republicans believe they have the votes to eventually block those requests. In a letter Monday to all Senators, Schumer argued that the circumstances in the Trump trial are different from that of Clinton, who was impeached after a lengthy independent counsel investigation in which witnesses had already testified numerous times under oath. Schumer rejected the Clinton model, saying waiting until after the presentations to decide on witnesses would “foreclose the possibility of obtaining such evidence because it will be too late.”
Schumer also demanded that the Senate, in addition to receiving testimony, also compel the Trump administration to turn over documents and emails relevant to the case, including on the decision to withhold military assistance from Ukraine. Schumer told The Associated Press on Monday that he stands ready to negotiate with McConnell, and that he hopes questions about witnesses can be settled “right at the beginning.” Without witnesses, he said, any trial would be “Kafkaesque.” “Let’s put it like this: If there are no documents and no witnesses, it will be very hard to come to an agreement,” Schumer said. If McConnell won’t agree, “We can go to the floor and demand votes, and we will,” he added. Schumer told AP the Democrats aren’t trying to delay the proceedings, saying the witnesses and the documents his party is asking for are directly relevant to the charges in the See impeach, Page A2
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plots in the lawn area available. City manager Stephanie Queen said they are either in use or reserved. In the 2016 addition, only about half of the plots are still available. In the veterans section, there are no longer any fullsize plots available. However, some smaller plots are available. Queen said there is little demand or interest for these smaller plots. “There is some availability in this section, though we are projecting the section with upright markers has less
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needs — expanding the veterans section, as well as areas for plots with upright markers — and ensure that there is sufficient availability for the community for years to come,” Queen said. The effort to open the park was years in the making, Queen said, and involved significant public involvement and searching for the perfect location. Queen said the park was made possible through a partnership with the Kenai Peninsula Borough, which sold 10 acres of land — adjacent to 7 acres of city-owned land — to Soldotna for $2. Because of the arrangement, the park is available to all area residents, not just those who reside in the city.
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than a two-year supply at this point,” Queen said. “The most critical need we have at the memorial park is to expand the veterans section, and this remains our top priority.” Queen said the city is working on designing an overall master plan for the park, to identify future phases of construction at full build-out. “When that is complete, we will have a better understanding of how long the current site is projected to be able to serve the community,” Queen said. Queen said the city will be coming back to the council with a request for funding that will go to construct the next phase of the park’s expansion. “It will focus on critical
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The entrance to Soldotna Community Memorial Park off Redoubt Avenue.
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House impeachment articles. Meanwhile, the White House is projecting confidence that it will prevail in a constitutional spat with Democrats. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has delayed sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate in hopes of giving Schumer more leverage in talks with McConnell. But the White House believes Pelosi won’t be able to hold out much longer. “She will yield. There’s no way she can hold this position,” Marc Short, the chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, told “Fox News Sunday.” “We think her case is going nowhere.’’ And in another move, the White House announced an expanded role for Rob Blair, a senior adviser to Mulvaney and one of the four current and former officials Schumer has called to testify. The White House announced Blair will serve as special representative for international telecommunications policy, in addition to his role advising Mulvaney, helping to implement next-generation telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G wireless technology. The impasse between the Senate leaders leaves open the possibility of a protracted delay until the articles are delivered. Trump has called the holdup “unfair” and claimed that Democrats were violating the Constitution, as the delay threatened to prolong the pain of impeachment and cast uncertainty on the timing of the vote Trump is set to claim as vindication. “Pelosi gives us the most unfair trial in the history of the U.S. Congress, and now she is crying for fairness in the Senate, and breaking all rules while doing so,” Trump tweeted Monday from his private club in Palm Beach,
Fla., where he is on a more than two-week holiday vacation. “She lost Congress once, she will do it again!” Short called Pelosi’s delay unacceptable, saying she’s “trampling” Trump’s rights to “rush this through, and now we’re going to hold it up to demand a longer process in the Senate with more witnesses.” “If her case is so air-tight ... why does she need more witnesses to make her case?’’ Short said. White House officials have also taken to highlighting Democrats’ arguments that removing Trump was an “urgent” matter before the House impeachment vote, as they seek to put pressure on Pelosi to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate. At one point, Trump had demanded the testimony of witnesses of his own, like Democrats Joe Biden and his son Hunter, and the intelligence community whistleblower whose summer complaint sparked the impeachment probe. But he has since relented after concerted lobbying by McConnell and other Senate Republicans who pushed him to accept the swift acquittal from the Senate and not to risk injecting uncertainty into the process by calling witnesses. The Constitution requires a two-thirds majority in the Senate to convict in an impeachment trial -- and Republicans have expressed confidence that they have more than enough votes to keep Trump in office. A separate but related fight flared Monday in the courts, where the House Judiciary Committee held open the possibility of adding to the articles of impeachment against Trump depending on whatever testimony it can obtain from former White House counsel Don McGahn. The committee also said that testimony from McGahn could be useful in any impeachment trial in the Senate. A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on Jan. 3 on whether to force McGahn to comply with the subpoena.
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around the peninsula ‘Dancing at Lughnesa’ auditions Kenai Performers announces auditions for the play, “Dancing at Lughnesa,” directed by Ian McEwen on Friday, Jan. 10, 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan.y 11, 4-6 p.m. at 44045 K-Beach Road (backside of Subway restaurant). Auditions are open to ages 18 and up. There are roles for three men and five women. Rehearsals start in March and performance dates are May 8-10 and 15-17. For more information, call Terri at 252-6808.
Homer Fish and Game Advisory Committee meeting The Homer Fish and Game Advisory Committee will be holding a public meeting in Homer at the KBRR Building at 2181 Kachemak Drive on Thursday, Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. Agenda topics will include Upper Cook Inlet Finfish proposals. For more information contact Dave Lyon at 399-2340 or contact ADF&G Boards Support at 907-267-2354.
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge events ■■ Visitors are welcome to come watch a movie (choose from our list) when we are open provided there isn’t already something occurring in the multi-purpose room. We do light the fire at noon so feel free to warm up or enjoy the comfy sofas in front of the fireplace in the afternoons. ■■ Ski trails currently lacking sufficient snow. Snowshoeing or taking a walk wearing cleats is advised. ■■ The Wilderness First Aid Class is happening Jan. 11-12. Of the 18 spaces, there are five spaces still available. Register at the Visitor Center. Cost is $185 + $40 for optional CPR. Half cost is due at registration. Class is through SafetyEd (out of Eagle River) but will be in our Environmental Education Center. ■■ The Kenai Refuge Visitor Center is open
Tuesday- Saturday from 10-5 p.m. We will be closed the following extra days due to the holidays: Dec. 24 and 25 as well as Dec 31 and Jan 1.
Grant writing workshop Learn the ins and outs of writing effective grants. The City of Soldotna is co-sponsoring a workshop on Jan. 27 with expert Meredith Noble, founder of LearnGrantWriting. Org and author of the book “How to Write a Grant.” Participants will discover 100+ new grants and learn to filter the grants without endless web searching, guessing what the founder wants, and wondering if you have a chance of winning. Registration is $90 per person. If you’re interested in attending, the registration page is live www.learngrantwriting.org/kp
100 + Women Who Care Soldotna/Kenai The Soldotna/Kenai 100+ Women Who Care group will be meeting Thursday, Dec. 26 from 6-7 p.m. at the Triumvirate Theatre in North Kenai. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts promptly at 6 p.m. All members in good standing will have a chance to pitch for a cause or nonprofit they support. Three names will be drawn, those three will make their pitch, and the group will vote, the winning nonprofit will receive $100 from every member of the group, just under $10,000. All the money stays local, if you are a member, bring a friend! For more information find us on Facebook.
Freezer Food switches gears for December Tsalteshi Trails continues its Freezer Food Series of community races. November was running month, December is biking and January will be skiing. Races are held at 2 p.m. Sundays at the trails. Check Tsalteshi
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The Washington Post reported in 2015 the EPA’s decision was, “supported by a broad coalition of conservationists, fishermen and tribal groups.” Dunleavy met with President Trump aboard Air Force One in June and shortly thereafter the EPA announced it would be withdrawing the veto. The governor’s call to the Empire occurred after the end of business hours Friday and neither the Pebble Partnership nor Dynasty Minerals could immediately be reached for contact. The Pebble project has
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has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a woman in a southeast Alaska village two years ago, Alaska State Troopers announced. Isaac Friday, 27, of Waitsburg, Washington, is charged in the 2017 death of Jade Williams, 19. of Kake, a city of 600 on Kupreanof Island. Deputies from the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday arrested Friday in Dayton, Washington. Friday is in custody in the Walla Walla County jail with bail set at $500,000. Online Alaska court documents do not list Friday’s attorney. Alaska State Troopers on the night of Aug. 15, 2017, received a report that Williams had been found not breathing at her home
Trails on Facebook for each week’s race route and trailhead. Register online at tsalteshi.org or in person at 1:30 p.m. before each week’s race. Bring a nonperishable food donation for a discounted race fee. For more information, email tsalteshi@yahoo. com or call 252-6297.
Canine Good Citizen tests Kenai Kennel Club will be offering Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) tests on Saturday, Jan. 18 beginning at 1 p.m. For more information about the CGC program, go to AKC. org and look for CGC Test Items to find out what your dog will need to know. Cost is $25 per dog to take the test. If you would like to pre-register please email kenaiobedience@ gmail.com. Sign up soon!
Troopers Citizen Academy The Alaska State Troopers in Soldotna will hold a Citizen Academy from Jan. 14 to March 17, 2020. Meetings will be held from 6-9 p.m. one night a week on Tuesdays at the Donald E. Gilman River Center. The application deadline will be Dec. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Applications can be submitted at the Soldotna Trooper Post (46333 Kalifornsky Beach Road) or by email at Mallory. millay@alaska.gov. Any questions, please call Mallory Millay at 260-2701 or email at Mallory.millay@alaska.gov.
Alcoholic Anonymous Alcoholic Anonymous meetings take place seven days a week. Call 907-2835722 or visit aakenaipeninsula.org for more information.
North Peninsula Recreation Service Area events ■■ Nikiski Youth Basketball, for first and
second grade, coaches needed for Tuesday night games. Season starts Jan. 7. ■■ Youth volleyball, for fourth to sixth grade co-ed teams, registration deadline Dec. 27. ■■ Other activities include Home School Gym, Tot Time, Yoga, Full Swing Golf, Senior Stride and Table Tennis. For more information, contact Jackie at 776-8800. ■■ Team registration for Women’s Basketball League. Women’s League runs on Wednesday and Friday nights starting in January. Registration Deadline is Dec. 27! Ladies sign up your basketball team today! ■■ Are you looking for an activity for the kids over Christmas Break? Send them to North Peninsula Recreation’s Day Camp: Dec. 31, Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center. Boys and Girls in Kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome. Two different age group camps available. For more information, contact NCRC staff at 776-8800. ■■ Daily Gym Activities and Fitness Classes. Fitness classes currently being offered are Yoga, Body Blast, Zumba Strong, Senior Stride and Spin Class. Gym activities include tot time and home-school gym time, and pickle ball is held twice a week in the evenings. Full Swing Golf is available Monday through Saturday. For more information, please contact Jackie at 776-8800. ■■ Swim Lessons and Tiny Tot Classes. Group lessons include beginners, advanced beginners, and intermediates. Semi-private and private lessons are offered for all levels. For more information, contact Nigel at 776-8800. ■■ The Nikiski Pool will be offering free programs this fall. Water volleyball will be offered Thursdays 6:45 p.m., for those 15 and older. Log Rolling will be offered Tuesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. This is for participants 5 years and older. An Aqua Hiit Class is currently being offered that will focus on heart and lung health. All of these are free. For more information, contact Nigel at 776-8800.
been extremely controversial prompting a number of protests and the creation of advocacy campaigns against the project. “Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office was given detailed talking points, ghostwritten letters and advice on lobbying strategies by Pebble Limited Partnership executives,” CNN wrote. “Dunleavy and his office then used that material, sometimes adopting the company’s language word for word, in an effort that culminated in President Donald Trump promising favorable action on the mine.” During a press conference with reporters Dec. 19, Dunleavy spokesperson Jeff Turner deflected a question from a reporter about the CNN report saying he could
answer any questions about the matter separately. In an email to the Empire the same day, Tuner said, “it is common practice for an administration to request briefing materials on a specific project.” Turner wrote the governor supports natural resource development projects, including mining, that can meet or exceed Alaska’s stringent environmental standards, “which are considered highest in the world.” Dunleavy has consistently said the Pebble project should be undergo a rigorous and impartial analysis by Alaska’s regulatory agencies, Turner’s email said. During the interview Dunleavy suggested there was political motivation
behind the report. “I would ask that you take a look at the actual organization, and who is going to be the next head of that organization,” Dunleavy said in reference to the Natural Resource Defense Council. CNN interviewed lawyers from the NRDC for its report but did not say how it obtained the emails between Dunleavy and Pebble. In November, NDRC announced that former EPA chief under Obama Gina McCarthy would be president of the organization. Dunleavy did not directly answer questions about the nearly verbatim language used in his letter to the Army Corps of Engineers and the draft letter sent to his staff by Pebble.
in Kake. Emergency medical personnel transported her to a clinic and she was pronounced dead. Weather prevented troopers from reaching the community until the next afternoon.
Tharjiath walked away from an assisted living home in Anchorage, stole a car and backed into two people in a parking lot, charging documents said. Veronique Long, 59, was killed and a man who was not identified was seriously injured when Tharjiath backed out of a parking spot “at a high rate of speed” and struck them and ran over Long, documents said. In May, a court found Tharjiath mentally incompetent to stand trial, meaning he cannot understand or legally participate in the proceedings against him. The South Carolina facility is owned by Wellpath of Nashville, Tennessee, which was involved in a failed privatization bid at Alaska Psychiatric Institute earlier this year. Tharjiath’s case is only the second in decades in which state officials have attempted to transfer the care of a mentally ill criminal defendant outside Alaska. Alaska residents charged with crimes and found too mentally ill to stand trial have been previously treated in the “competency restoration” program at the state psychiatric hospital in Anchorage.
No injuries were reported. Residents near the Willow Creek and Deneki Road areas were evacuated late Saturday and early Sunday morning. A large chunk of ice jammed at the Deneki bridge and restricted normal water flow, which caused upstream flooding, a National Weather Service flood advisory said. The American Red Cross opened a temporary shelter at the Willow Community Center, although some residents chose to remain in their homes, officials said. The Willow Fire Department, Alaska State Troopers and Mat-Su Water Rescue Team responded to provide assistance in the community about 70 miles (113 kilometres) north of Anchorage, the borough said. Kevin Vance and his wife returned from shopping and found water from Willow Creek in their backyard flowing in the wrong direction, he said. Within minutes they were standing in knee-deep water in their bedroom and there was rising water with a strong current in front of the house, he said. “It formed a river in my front yard,” Vance said. The family called 911 and evacuated with their pets, he said. His son’s girlfriend was able to escape in her vehicle as the water began rushing into the road Saturday, Vance said. “She left the driveway with the river chasing her,” Vance said. “The water was hitting her wheels as she drove away.” The water began to recede Sunday, but a layer of ice formed and cars were frozen in place. The family will not be able to fully evaluate the damage until the water recedes, Vance said. — Clarion staff and news services
Lawyer blasts plan to hold defendant out of state ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- State health officials are involved in a legal dispute over their plan to transfer a manslaughter defendant to a prison hospital in another state because officials have said he is too dangerous to be kept in Alaska. The defense attorney for 24-year-old Duop Tharjiath has asked a judge to halt the proposed move from the Alaska Psychiatric Institute to a for-profit hospital in South Carolina, The Anchorage Daily News reported. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services wants to transfer Tharjiath to the Columbia Regional Care Center, officials said. Tharjiath has a “history of extreme violence” that would make admitting him to the Alaska Psychiatric Institute’s forensic unit dangerous, the department said. The move is unnecessary, would be harmful and “inhumane,” Alaska Public Defender Agency attorney Julia Moudy said. Sending Tharjiath to South Carolina would isolate him from regular contact with his attorney, public guardian, medical providers and family in Alaska, Moudy said. Tharjiath, who has been diagnosed with a severe form of schizophrenia, was charged with manslaughter and assault.
Homes evacuated after ice jam causes creek flooding WILLOW — At least six homes were evacuated after an ice jam caused a creek to flood in a subdivision north of Anchorage, emergency officials said. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Department of Emergency Services responded to flooding reports in Willow around 11 p.m. Saturday, The Anchorage Daily News reported.
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Influenza has Nebraska in the crosshairs
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he flu has Nebraska in the crosshairs, and we have a feeling we ain’t seen nothing yet. That’s because the Christmas season is here, a ripe time for the flu virus to spread far and wide, thanks to holiday gatherings and travel. The flu vaccine is far from foolproof, but it’s still your best bet to avoiding an infection that can put you in the hospital or even prove fatal. “Flu is taking on a life of its own and we’re seeing surprisingly high numbers of cases for this time of year,” said Dr. Tom Safranek, State Epidemiologist for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is reporting an increase in doctor visits, flurelated hospitalizations and outbreaks in schools and longterm care facilities. “If you haven’t gotten your flu vaccine yet, there is a sense of urgency, so don’t wait any longer.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend flu vaccines for everyone six months and older every year. It’s especially important for young children, adults 65 or older, pregnant women, people with chronic lung disease like asthma and COPD, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic conditions and certain other long-term health conditions, and residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Vaccination can reduce flu-related illnesses, visits to the doctor, missed work and school, and flu-related hospitalizations. Flu vaccine is safe, effective and rigorously tested. The most common reaction people may experience from a flu shot is soreness and redness at the injection site. After vaccination, it takes about two weeks for the body to build immunity. No, we’re not talking about the “stomach flu,” although some people, especially children, may have vomiting or diarrhea. But if you do have fever or chills, cough, sore throat, running or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and tiredness — some victims describe it as “like being hit by a Mac truck,” — you should promptly seek medical care. Antiviral drugs can help if taken early enough, but like most problems, prevention is the best medicine. Even if you’ve had the vaccine, follow this checklist for the rest of the flu season: ■■ Wash your hands often ■■ Avoid contact with people who are sick ■■ Stay home from school, work, family gatherings and social functions if you’re sick ■■ Cover your mouth and nose when you cough with a tissue or sleeve, not your hands ■■ Eat healthy and get plenty of rest ■■ Don’t smoke DHHS has been keeping track of the flu since October, using information from physicians, lab tests, school surveillance, hospital data, emergency department data and death reporting. For more information, visit the DHHS website at www.dhhs. ne.gov/flu or the CDC website atwww.cdc.gov/flu. — McCook (Nebraska) Daily Gazette, Dec. 16
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alaska voices | Rich Moniak
Dunleavy kicks some cans ‘W e cannot continue with business as usual” former Gov. Bill Walker said four years ago this month. With Alaska crude selling for under $40 per barrel, he rolled out his “New Sustainable Alaska Plan.” It included spending reductions and a variety of new taxes. But the real “paradigm shift” Walker asked us to consider was accepting a lower Permanent Fund Dividend so a portion of the Fund’s earnings could be used to help finance state government. Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, who was Senate President at the time, called it “a good first start.” To many Alaskans, that was indeed the beginning of serious discussions about the state’s fiscal reality. But during the past 12 months, Governor Mike Dunleavy has been parading around as if none of it ever happened. In fact, in a prepared speech he delivered to the Heritage Foundation earlier this week, Dunleavy accused Walker and the legislature of choosing to increase spending during that time. The truth is Walker entered office with a much greater budget problem than Dunleavy faced last year. The deficit was $6.9 billion. The first budget he presented to the legislature included spending reductions of $550 million and the elimination 329 state government positions. The new governor also directed his commissioners to consider the impacts of cutting their department budgets by 25% over the next four years. Then they all went to work to develop a long-term plan. As I’ve already stated, that included further
reductions to state spending. Dunleavy witnessed all this from his seat on the senate finance committee. He was entitled to argue it was premature to impose new taxes without making deeper cuts. And that the Permanent Fund Dividend should be off limits. But it’s dishonest to rewrite the history. And it took no courage to portray himself as a hero before an audience from the same ideological bubble he occupies. Which is what he did with a few other proud but inaccurate stories he told. Dunleavy bragged about vetoing $650 million from the budget when, in fact, the legislature had already cut $240 million. And they forced him to restore $155 million of the $409 million that he did veto. He misrepresented the state’s underemployment rate as the lowest ever while failing to acknowledge that Alaska’s labor force is continuing to shrink. And he took all the credit to pushing the Trump administration to lift Roadless Rule on the Tongass National Forest. He never mentioned that our congressional delegation has been challenging the rule for years. Or that Walker had already petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture to exempt all of Alaska from it. Contrast that performance with last week’s press conference about his budget blueprint for FY2021. After a somewhat repetitive sevenminute speech, Dunleavy took only three questions from reporters. He punted the rest to his commissioners
and walked out of the room. And that’s not the only responsibility he ran from. Dunleavy still believes Alaskans should get the full PDF. And to give it to us, he wants to withdraw $1.5 billion from the Constitutional Budget Reserve. Last year he referred to dipping into that account as “kicking the can down the road.” That’s partly why the Anchorage Daily News editorial board declared Dunleavy had handed the “mantle of budget leadership” to the legislature. Now it’s up to them to develop “longer-range plans for restoring Alaska’s fiscal stability.” “Spending more than $2 billion per year out of Alaska’s fast-dwindling savings on the PFD is an unsustainable path” they wrote. The legislature must make “the hard decision to alter the PFD formula to allow for a smaller, more sustainable payment to Alaskans while also providing for core state services.” In other words, we’re back to debating the heart of Walker’s 2015 fiscal plan. We’ve wasted four years and spent billions of dollars from our savings because of stubborn ideologues like Dunleavy. And although he was the most extreme, senate Republicans who refused to take up Walker’s proposals are also to blame. As are state party officials who gave Dunleavy the platform to pursue his fiscal fantasy. What about the voters he fooled? Hopefully they’ll get to exercise their feet and make Dunleavy the first governor who Alaskans kicked out of office.
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Roberts will tap his inner umpire in impeachment trial By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON — America’s last prolonged look at Chief Justice John Roberts came 14 years ago, when he told senators during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing that judges should be like baseball umpires, impartially calling balls and strikes. “Nobody ever went to a ballgame to see the umpire,” Roberts said. His hair grayer, the 64-year-old Roberts will return to the public eye as he makes the short trip from the Supreme Court to the Senate to preside over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He will be in the national spotlight, but will strive to be like that umpire — doing his best to avoid the partisan mire. “He’s going to look the part, he’s going to play the part and he’s the last person who wants the part,” said Carter Phillips, who has argued 88 Supreme Court cases, 43 of them in front of Roberts. He has a ready model he can follow: Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who never became the center of attention when he presided over President Bill Clinton’s Senate trial. As Roberts moves from the camera-free, relative anonymity of the Supreme Court to the glare of television lights in the Senate, he will have the chance to demonstrate
by example what he has preached relentlessly in recent years: Judges are not politicians. He has stuck to his mantra even as he and his fellow, Republican appointees hold a firm 5-4 conservative majority on the Supreme Court. Roberts has a solidly conservative voting record on the court, with a couple of notable exceptions that include sustaining President Barack Obama’s health care law. Trump has been among Roberts’ critics, blasting the chief justice for his health care votes. While Roberts ignored those remarks, at least publicly, he clashed with the president last year when Trump lashed out at an “Obama judge” who ruled against the president’s migrant asylum policy. It’s not as though there isn’t plenty of controversy brewing in his regular place of work. Before the end of June, the justices are expected to decide cases involving guns, abortion, subpoenas for Trump financial records, workplace protections for LGBT people and the fate of an Obama-era program that shields young immigrants from deportation. It’s possible the court will be asked to hear yet another case on the health care law before the term ends. The high court has moved to the right with the addition of two Trump appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, a
development that has made Roberts the justice closest to its ideological center and most able to decide how far the court will move to the right, or left, in any case that otherwise divides liberals and conservatives. In the Senate, though, the chief justice’s powers are limited because any ruling he makes can be overridden by a majority vote. He is not likely to put himself in the position of inviting reversal, said Paul M.Collins Jr., a political scientist and director of legal studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. “Any controversial rulings in support of either party will threaten the viewpoint that the court should be above politics. Democrats would perceive any ruling for Republicans as partisan and if he ruled against the president, Republicans would allege he is holding a grudge,” Collins said. The Senate’s impeachment rules allow Roberts to put questions to a Senate vote, without first ruling himself. Rehnquist looked back on his role in the Clinton trial with a smile. “I did nothing in particular and I did it very well,” Rehnquist recalled two years after the trial, borrowing a line from a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Like Rehnquist, Roberts has virtually no experience running a trial, as opposed to the appellate proceedings at the Supreme Court. “I would
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be shocked if he suddenly becomes a very rigid jurist with respect to technical evidentiary rules,” Phillips said. The mechanics of the trial are not yet clear. Rehnquist had his top aide at the court, James Duff, and at least one law clerk on hand. He regularly consulted with the Senate parliamentarian before announcing rulings. Roberts runs a more flexible Supreme Court than Rehnquist, who would cut off lawyers midsentence when the red light came on to show their time was up. Whenever Roberts appears in public, inside the courtroom or elsewhere, he exudes a calm confidence that comes at least in part from preparation. As a leading Supreme Court advocate earlier in his career, Roberts would practice
for high court arguments with his main points on five index cards. He rehearsed so that he could make those points in any order and be ready to answer 1,000 questions, even if he might only face 80 to 100 queries during a typical 30-minute argument, he told author Bryan Garner in an interview early in his tenure as chief justice. He also has a quick wit that he has used to settle confusing situations. When the lights dimmed and then went out during arguments in 2016, Roberts quipped, “Ï knew we should have paid that bill.” Soon after he became chief justice, a light bulb exploded in the courtroom, startling the crowd, justices and court police included. Roberts helped restore calm by calling the incident “a trick they play on new chief justices all the time.”
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Boeing CEO resigns after 2 deadly 737 Max crashes By Cathy Bussewitz and David Koenig Associated Press
NEW YORK — Boeing ousted CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Monday with no end in sight to the crisis that has engulfed the vaunted American aircraft manufacturer since the crash of two of its 737 Max airliners. The Boeing board had supported Muilenburg for months despite calls for his resignation from lawmakers and relatives of the passengers killed. When it became clear in recent days that federal regulators would not certify the grounded Max to fly again by year’s end as Muilenburg had hoped, the board finally abandoned him. Board members decided to remove him on a conference
call Sunday, according to a person familiar with the events who discussed the private deliberations on condition of anonymity. The move came after another bad week for Boeing. The aerospace giant had announced it would temporarily halt production of the Max because it wasn’t clear when it could deliver the planes. And Boeing’s new Starliner space capsule went off course during a bungled, unmanned test flight to the International Space Station. The company said Muilenburg departed immediately and its current chairman, David Calhoun, will take over as CEO on Jan. 13. Boeing said it decided it needed new leadership to regain the confidence of regulators. The company — which has been criticized
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over the design of the Max, Boeing’s failure to tell pilots about a new flight-control system on the plane, and its handling of the crisis after the first crash — promised a “renewed commitment to full transparency.” Boeing declined to make Calhoun or other executives available for comment. Muilenburg had been CEO since mid-2015. The company’s stock soared during most of his tenure, as Boeing benefited from strong demand
for new planes to meet the growing demand for travel around the world, although the shares have fallen 24% since peaking just before the second crash. Boeing began designing the Max in 2011 to compete with a new plane from Airbus that was cutting into sales of Boeing’s venerable 737. Critics, including members of Congress, say that Boeing, with the Federal Aviation Administration’s help, rushed the plane into production and minimized safety risks. In October 2018, a brandnew Max operated by Indonesia’s Lion Air crashed into the sea near Jakarta. Five months later, in March, an Ethiopian Airlines Max went down shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa. All 346 people aboard the two planes
were killed. Muilenburg was faulted for Boeing’s initial response to the accidents, when he and the company seemed to blame the foreign pilots. Criticism of Muilenburg grew in recent months as news reports and congressional investigations disclosed internal Boeing documents that revealed concern within the company about key design features on the Max, especially the new automated MCAS flightcontrol system that investigators say played a role in the two crashes. A faulty sensor caused the system to activate before the two disasters, pushing down the nose of both planes. Boeing had not told pilots about MCAS until after the Lion Air crash, and regulators at the FAA didn’t know
much about it either. Earlier this month, the House Transportation Committee disclosed an internal FAA analysis made after the first crash, which estimated that there would be 15 more fatal crashes over 45 years until Boeing fixed MCAS. Yet the FAA did not ground the plane until the second crash. Ababu Amha, who lost his wife, a flight attendant, in the Ethiopian Airlines crash, welcomed Muilenburg’s departure. “This is something that we have been asking and struggling for quite some time,” he said. “The CEO reluctantly and deliberately kept the aircraft in service after the Lion Air crash. The Ethiopian Airlines crash was a preventable accident.” He added: “What they did was a crime.”
Residents of northwest Syria flee new government offensive By Bassem Mroue Associated Press
BEIRUT — Syrian government forces pressed ahead Monday with a new military assault on the country’s last rebel stronghold that began last week, an offensive that has set off a mass exodus of civilians fleeing to safer areas near the Turkish border. Under the cover of airstrikes and heavy shelling, Syrian troops have been pushing into the northwestern province of Idlib toward a major rebel-held town, Maaret al-Numan. The town sits on a key highway linking the capital Damascus with the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest. The immediate goal of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s forces appeared to
be reopening the highway, which has been closed by the rebels since 2012. Idlib province is dominated by al-Qaida-linked militants. It’s also home to 3 million civilians, and the United Nations has warned of the growing risk of a humanitarian catastrophe along the Turkish border. The United Nations says over half of the civilians in Idlib have been internally displaced following continuing reports of airstrikes in the area. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the escalation of fighting and is calling for an immediate halt to hostilities, his spokesman said late Monday. The spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said earlier that a U.N.-negotiated six-hour humanitarian pause had
enabled safe passage for more than 2,500 people to flee. Over the past three days, some 39 communities were reportedly been affected by shelling in northern Hama, southern Idlib and western Aleppo governorates, while 47 communities were reportedly hit by airstrikes, Dujarric said. “The U.N. urges all parties to ensure the protection of civilians, and to allow sustained and unhindered access by all humanitarian parties to provide life-saving assistance to all in need,” the U.N. spokesman said. Residents of villages and towns in southern parts of Idlib province have been fleeing with their belongings in trucks, cars and on motorcycles. The government’s ground
offensive resumed last week after the collapse of a ceasefire, in place since the end of August. Before this latest bout of violence, the U.N. reported that some 60,000 Idlib residents had already been displaced since the government’s bombing campaign began late last month. The pro-government Al-Watan newspaper said Syrian troops were a few kilometers (miles) away from Maaret al-Numan, adding that the town “might surrender to the army without fighting.” The opposition’s Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, said Maaret al-Numan and the nearby town of Sarqeb were almost empty after tens of thousands of civilians left
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Civilians ride in a truck Monday as they flee Maaret al-Numan, Syria, ahead of a government offensive.
to escape heavy aerial and ground bombardment. “As you can see the destruction is massive. Residents were forced to flee this area,” said a member of the
White Helmets in a video as he walked through Maaret al-Numan. “They had to choose between death or fleeing to the unknown further north.”
Immigration detention contracts awarded in California By Elliot Spagat Associated Pres
SAN DIEGO — The Trump administration awarded billions of dollars in contracts for private companies to operate immigration detention centers in California —less than two weeks before a new state law takes effect to prohibit them. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill in October to ban contracts for for-profit prisons starting Jan. 1. Supporters hoped the law would force U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to
look elsewhere after current contracts expire. A federal website posted long-term awards on Friday worth a combined $6.8 billion for detention facilities in San Diego, Calexico, Adelanto and Bakersfield. The sites will house about 4,000 detainees, with capacity to expand in the future. ICE said the contracts were not subject to the new state law, deflecting criticism that the timing was meant to circumvent it. Paige Hughes, an agency spokeswoman, said ICE believed the new contracts
will limit transfers of detainees outside California, where they would be farther from family, friends and legal representatives. “State laws aimed at obstructing federal law enforcement are inappropriate and harmful,” Hughes said. Vicky Waters, a spokeswoman for Newsom, said Monday that ICE was trying to get around the law, which she called a historic step to address excessive incarceration, including detention of immigrants and asylum-seekers. “For-profit prisons,
including ICE-contracted facilities, run contrary to our values and have no place in California,” Waters wrote in an email. “This effort to circumvent California’s authority and federal procurement rules that safeguard the American taxpayers must be addressed by congressional oversight.” A state Senate analysis of Assembly Bill 32 said the Trump administration would likely sue to block the law, partly by arguing that is is preempted by federal immigration law. The analysis predicted the state would
prevail in court. The GEO Group Inc. won two five-year extensions — one to operate the detention center in Adelanto, with capacity for 2,690 beds, and another to run the facility in Bakersfield, with capacity for 1,800 beds. The two contracts are worth more than $3.7 billion. GEO said Monday the contracts would provide more than $200 million in annual revenue and 1,200 jobs. CoreCivic Inc. won an extension worth $2.1 billion to operate an immigration
detention center in San Diego, with capacity for 1,994 beds. Management & Training Corp. won a contract for $679 million to operate a facility in Calexico with capacity for 704 beds. California, with its large immigrant populations and border with Mexico, is a major priority for ICE, which has found itself increasingly unwelcome under state laws. As the number of ICE detainees nationwide topped 56,000 earlier this year, the agency held more people in central Louisiana.
China, Japan, South Korea meet as North Korean threat looms Associated Press
CHENGDU, China — Leaders from China, Japan and South Korea were meeting Tuesday against the backdrop of increasing threats from North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. The trilateral meeting in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu comes amid demands by Pyongyang for sanctions relief by the end of the year and threats that it may take unspecified actions if that relief is not forthcoming. The assembled leaders — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and South Korean President Moon Jae-in — are also expected to discuss furthering regional cooperation on the economy, the environment and people-to-people exchanges. The trilateral summits date back to the fallout from the 1997 Asian financial crisis, which devastated
businesses across the region and prompted moves toward greater economic integration. The three countries account for about 24 percent of world trade, and have tightly-bound supply chains, with more than $720 billion in trade moving between them last year. With the Trump administration’s abandonment of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, China has led a push for an alternative 16-nation grouping, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Momentum toward a final agreement hit a snag this year when chief Chinese rival India said it would not participate, and the future of the pact remains unclear. On North Korea, Pyongyang has said that what “Christmas gift” it gives the U.S. depends on Washington’s actions. Speculation has centered on the possibility of a new missile test, possibly of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of
carrying a nuclear warhead and reaching the United States or its allies. Although China is Pyongyang’s most important source of investment, diplomatic support and economic
aid, it has shown little success in convincing Kim Jong Un’s regime to abandon its nuclear arsenal. The U.S. has demanded steps toward complete denuclearization before any sanctions can be
lifted, while Beijing favors a multi-stage approach. The is friction among the three nations meeting Tuesday as well. While Japan and China have lately set aside their
historical differences, South Korea and Japan continue to feud over Japan’s colonization of the peninsula in the last century, a dispute now spilling over into their vital economic relationship.
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police chief, Robert Estes, announced his staff would review 460 sexual assault cases going back almost a decade and a half. Separately, advocates succeeded in getting the city to create a commission to increase public oversight of the police department. But as 2019 unfolded, the effort to review these cold cases and remake the police department was frustrated by bureaucratic snags and the agency’s shorthanded staffing, Estes told The Associated Press in a recent interview. At a city council meeting in September, Estes publicly questioned local officials’ willingness to do what it takes to protect public safety. He said his small agency was struggling to protect the city on a day-to-day basis — and it couldn’t continue the audit of older sexual assault cases. “They are cold cases for now,” he said. He told council members that something needed to be done to reverse his department’s “unsustainable” path. “I’m not going to accept the risk,” he said. “I want to be here. I really do. If change doesn’t come quickly, I won’t be here.” Two weeks later, he turned in his resignation. ___
New chief in town When Estes, a retired police officer and longtime Army Reservist, packed up his life in Virginia 15 months ago and moved to Nome, he took over a police department with a troubled reputation. In 2003, a Nome police officer murdered a 19-yearold Alaska Native woman, Sonya Ivanoff, after picking her up in a police vehicle. A lawsuit claimed he’d sexually assaulted other women and that the police department knew he was a danger. Throughout much of 2018, residents packed city council meetings to criticize the department’s inaction on sexual violence and other issues. Less than two weeks before Estes’ arrival in September 2018, a former police dispatcher accused the department of failing to investigate her report that she’d been drugged and raped. Soon after Estes arrived, a high school basketball coach from St. Michael, an Alaska Native village on the other side of the Norton Sound, went public with her complaint that police had failed to investigate her report she’d been raped during a visit to Nome in August. Their complaints were open expressions of a problem that had been quietly playing out for years. Nome police data reviewed by the AP show that from 2008
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through 2017, just 8% of calls about sexual assaults against adults led to arrests with charges filed. As far back as 2015, a group of Alaska Native survivors of sexual and domestic violence circulated an email among community groups, tribal leaders and others, saying that many survivors’ cases had been mishandled or not investigated at all. Some believed their complaints were dismissed due to racial bias. For years, group members say, they tried one approach after another with police and city officials, but couldn’t get answers to basic questions about police policy and training requirements. In a recent letter to the ACLU, lawyers representing the city of Nome said city officials “reject the assertion that the Police Department disregarded and failed to investigate claims of sexual assault because of deliberate indifference to the civil rights of Alaska Native women. The Nome Police Department administers police services in a nondiscriminatory manner.” But nearly all of the roughly 100 sexual assault cold cases that Kennon and the department’s evidence technician reviewed involved Alaska Native victims. Just over half of Nome’s population is Alaska Native. To help him lead Nome’s embattled police force, Estes brought in three other police officers who’d also retired from his former employer — the Chesterfield County Police Department, which serves a swath of the Richmond, Virginia, suburbs. Many Nome residents dubbed the four of them “the Virginia Boys.” Some residents had their doubts, partly because Estes had been hired quickly without community input amid outrage over the public department’s lack of transparency. Estes said he understood coming in that building trust was crucial. Jeanette Koelsch, a member of the Nome Eskimo Community’s tribal council, was pleased that soon after Estes arrived, he appeared at the organization’s annual meeting. Koelsch told the AP she was concerned, though, when he suggested forming a group of women to address the problem of women getting assaulted downtown. His remarks also focused on things women could do to protect themselves from sexual violence — such as going out in groups and avoiding alcohol. “It’s about teaching consent,” Koelsch said. “Maybe instead of creating a group of women to deal with a problem that men do, you should create a group of men to discuss” how they can prevent rape. Estes said he wasn’t bothered by the pointed questions he got at times at community gatherings. Many people felt their
voices had been ignored, he said, and it was clear there was “a lot of pain going on among a lot of people.”
Small towns, big issues When civil rights activist Tarana Burke founded #MeToo in 2006, she wanted to center the movement on women of color. But the voices of minorities, who often experience higher rates of sexual assault, were pushed to the margins as #MeToo became a larger social phenomenon in 2016. Media reports and public debate have largely spotlighted high-profile cases involving politicians and celebrities, such as Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, who is scheduled to go to trial on criminal charges in New York in January. Advocates against sexual violence say police and prosecutors in many small towns and rural counties still don’t show enough commitment to investigating sexual assaults — and in some cases meet reports of rape with intense disbelief. “From our perspective, #MeToo has definitely empowered survivors of sexual assault to come forward,” Kelly Miller, the executive director of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence, said. “But it’s had little to no effect on the way the system responds.” In 2016, a sheriff in Idaho told a TV reporter that in his rural county “the majority of our rapes that are called in are actually consensual sex.” After an uproar, Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland apologized, saying he’d “misspoke.” He said every sexual assault complaint that comes into his department gets thoroughly investigated. Levette Kelly Johnson, executive director of the Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault, said law enforcement attitudes about rape vary from place to place. In some small communities, she said, sheriffs and police chiefs understand the issue and devote significant attention to combating sexual violence. But “what happens,” she said, “when he retires or loses an election and someone else comes in and it’s not a priority?” In Nome, Alaska Native women leading efforts to improve police response understood this. They delivered a formal document to the city that pushed for lasting change, not just a personnel turnover. “We need policy,” said Lisa Ellanna, a member of the survivor advocacy group. “Policy doesn’t cost anything… . It’ll stay there, regardless of who comes in next, right?” Experts on sexual violence say victims in rural areas often have limited access to medical, legal and psychological help.
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2019. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 24, 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts, orbiting the moon, read passages from the Old Testament Book of Genesis during a Christmas Eve telecast. On this date: In 1809, legendary American frontiersman Christopher “Kit” Carson was born in Madison County, Kentucky. In 1814, the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812 following ratification by both the British Parliament and the U.S. Senate. In 1865, several veterans of the Confederate Army formed a private social club in Pulaski, Tennessee, that was the original version of the Ku Klux Klan. In 1913, 73 people, most of them children, died in a crush of panic after a false cry of “Fire!” during a Christmas party for striking miners and their families at the Italian Hall in Calumet, Michigan. In 1914, during World War I, impromptu Christmas truces began to take hold along parts of the Western Front between British and German soldiers. In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe as part of Operation Overlord. In 1980, Americans remembered the U.S. hostages in Iran by burning candles or shining lights for 417 seconds — one second for each day of captivity. In 1984, actor Peter Lawford, 61, died in Los Angeles. In 1990, actor Tom Cruise married his “Days of Thunder” co-star, Nicole Kidman, during a private ceremony at a Colorado ski resort (the marriage ended in 2001). In 1992, President Bush pardoned former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger and five others in the IranContra scandal. In 1993, the Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, who blended Christian and psychiatric principles into a message of “positive thinking,” died in Pawling, New York, at age 95. In 1994, militants hijacked an Air France Airbus A-300 at the Algiers airport; three passengers were slain during the siege before all four hijackers were killed by French commandos in Marseille two days later. Ten years ago: The Senate passed health care legislation, 60-39, in the chamber’s first Christmas Eve vote since 1895. Sean Goldman, a 9-year-old boy at the center of a five-year custody battle on two continents, was finally turned over to his American father, David Goldman, in Brazil. A woman jumped barriers in St. Peter’s Basilica and knocked down Pope Benedict XVI as he was walking down the main aisle to begin Christmas Eve Mass; the pope was unhurt. Five years ago: Sony Pictures broadly released “The Interview” online — an unprecedented counterstroke against the hackers who’d spoiled the Christmas opening of the comedy depicting the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. A Jordanian pilot, Lt. Mu’ath al-Kaseasbeh, was captured by the Islamic State group after his warplane crashed in Syria; he was later killed. TCU’s Gary Patterson was named The Associated Press college football coach of the year. Western Kentucky held on to defeat Central Michigan 49-48 in a wild inaugural Bahamas Bowl. One year ago: An 8-year-old boy from Guatemala died while in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection; he was the second immigrant child to die in December while in the agency’s care. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump took Christmas Eve calls from children anxious to find out where Santa was on his gift-giving journey; Trump asked one 7-year-old girl if she still believed in Santa and added, “Because at 7, it’s marginal, right?” An hours-long coordinated attack on a public welfare building in the Afghan capital of Kabul left at least 40 people dead, as gunmen held out for eight hours against security forces. A federal judge ordered North Korea to pay more than $500 million in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Otto Warmbier, an American college student who died shortly after being released from that country. Today’s Birthdays: Author Mary Higgins Clark is 92. Federal health official Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., is 79. Recording company executive Mike Curb is 75. Actress Sharon Farrell is 73. Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is 73. Actor Grand L. Bush is 64. Actor Clarence Gilyard is 64. Actress Stephanie Hodge is 63. The former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai (HAH’-mihd KAHR’-zeye), is 62. Rock musician Ian Burden (The Human League) is 62. Actor Anil Kapoor (ah-NEEL’ kuh-POOR’) is 60. Actress Eva Tamargo is 59. Actor Wade Williams is 58. Rock singer Mary Ramsey (10,000 Maniacs) is 56. Actor Mark Valley is 55. Actor Diedrich Bader is 53. Actor Amaury Nolasco is 49. Singer Ricky Martin is 48. Author Stephenie Meyer is 46. TV personality Ryan Seacrest (TV: “Live With Kelly & Ryan”) is 45. Actor Michael Raymond-James is 42. Actor Austin Stowell is 35. Actress Sofia Black-D’Elia is 28. Rock singer Louis Tomlinson (One Direction) is 28. Thought for Today: “Christmas comes, but once a year is enough.” — American proverb.
And living in places where “everybody knows everybody” can mean that survivors are less likely to come forward because they know it will be harder to keep their anonymity than in an urban area. It can also mean police may know sexual violence suspects through family, school or other ties, complicating investigations and sometimes raising questions about objectivity. Gretchen Small, a police officer in Nome from 2004 to 2006, said she was ordered to stop a sexual assault investigation involving a white suspect and a 14-year-old Alaska Native victim because a sergeant knew the man and said he didn’t believe he would do such a thing. “He doesn’t do girls,” the sergeant said, according to Small. “He only gets women at the bar drunk and takes them out in the tundra for sex… . He’s a good guy.”
Forced out Small reached out to tell her story after the AP published an investigation of the police department in September. She was hired in 2004 to replace Matthew Clay Owens, the Nome police officer who was sentenced to 101 years in prison for murdering Sonya Ivanoff. Soon after she started, Small said, she learned that the department frequently failed to investigate sexual assault reports from Alaska Native women. Small said Alaska Native women whose rapes went uninvestigated were vulnerable to further assaults. “You could just see it in their eyes after a failed case.” They wouldn’t bother to report the next time, she said. “That’s how deep the bias goes,” she said. “Native women don’t count.” Small told the AP that in one sexual assault case someone in the department falsified a police record to cover up the fact that an officer had failed to take action after an Alaska Native woman reported a man with a felony sexual assault record had tried to rape her. Preston Stotts, a former Nome police sergeant who worked with Small during his 15 years at the department, told the AP that she was targeted and discriminated against because she was female — and was “basically forced off the department and out of that position because she wanted to actually freaking do some police work.” Small said that when she left the department in 2006 she wrote a letter to city council members informing them of her concerns. A police consultant interviewed her, but nothing came of her complaint, Small and Stotts told the AP. Stotts said the department continued brushing off sexual assault cases after Small left the department — and kept doing so at least until he left in 2017.
“Being vulnerable is not a crime” Small was troubled by how attitudes toward sexual violence were colored by whether the alleged victim had been drinking alcohol. In one case, Small said, an Alaska Native woman told her that she had been drinking at a bar and then had awakened to find herself naked in a hotel room with several men. The woman, who suspected she’d been drugged, reported that one of the men told her that more than five men had raped her repeatedly while she was passed out, Small said. When she went back to the police station to research suspects’ names and addresses, Small told the AP, two fellow officers asked her what she was working on, then laughed and said the incident was “not rape. She was drunk.” When she pointed out that it was a crime to have sex with someone who was unconscious, she recalled, they “laughed and pointed to a stack of case files.” When a victim has a history of drinking or promiscuity, they explained, the case would “never be acted upon.” Barbara Amarok, the former director of Nome’s Bering Sea Women’s Group, which helps women seeking
safety from violence, told AP that there continues to be “a mindset — not just within law enforcement but within community members — that when things like this happen … it’s an individual’s fault. This individual acted in certain ways to allow this to happen.” In Nome, issues of shame and blame are often tied up with stereotypes about the consumption of alcohol and how those stereotypes are applied to Alaska Native residents. Some residents were angered two years ago when the city’s tourism bureau published a photo of two women laying face down and unconscious on the bare ground, naked from the waist down — portraying them as eyesores rather than possible victims of sexual violence. District Attorney John Earthman says majority of sexual crimes against adults in Nome involve “voluntary intoxication,” and “some sort of sexual misconduct with a passed-out or otherwise unaware person.” If the accused claims it was consensual, he said “you’re going to have a tough time proving in a jury trial that they knew” the victim was incapacitated. Prosecution experts agree that these are complicated cases, but say they are prosecutable. “You really have to be interested in searching for the truth, take the time to actually speak to people, and not just minimize the case as not important, or just some drunk sex,” said Jennifer Long, co-founder of AEquitas, a national organization that trains professionals on sexual violence investigation and litigation. “What we know about victims is that there’s an incredible level of self-blame for all of the activity — and being vulnerable is not a crime, although in these cases it certainly is used against the victim.”
“Everybody is due justice” Estes launched the audit of the city’s sexual assault cases in early 2019. In his first weeks as police chief, he’d heard the concerns and decided his department needed to fathom the extent of the problem. “One case or a hundred — if you’re unable to properly investigate and case manage, that’s a travesty,” he told the AP recently. “Everybody is due justice. Period.” He turned to two employees — Kennon, the former cold case investigator from Virginia, and Paul Kosto, a former Alaska state trooper Estes had hired as an evidence tech. Kennon and Kosto set out to review 460 sexual assault cases going back 14 years. Kosto said it quickly became clear the department hadn’t provided officers with adequate training on collecting and preserving evidence and writing reports. Kennon said he didn’t think all officers were to blame. Some appeared to have done acceptable investigations. The department sent an initial group of 76 case files to the district attorney’s office to see whether there were grounds for prosecution. The DA’s office rejected 57 of them, but sent 19 back with a request for more investigation. Estes told the AP that he was “cautiously optimistic” over the spring and summer that things were moving in the right direction with the department. But he was frustrated by his inability to do something about the department’s staffing. The department has just over 20 employees, including dispatchers and support staff. That makes it hard to pursue in-depth investigations. And that often means there’s only one officer on the street per shift — a dangerous situation, he said, for both officers and citizens. Without enough staff to cover day-to-day demands, Estes said, he was forced to pull Kennon off the cold case review for several months. Estes, Kennon and Kosto planned to resume the case audit in early September. The three of them say that before Kennon and Kosto could get started, the city’s interim city manager at the time, John Handeland, began pushing to end the cold case audit for good. City leaders wanted to treat the cold cases as “water
under the bridge,” Estes said. In an email, Handeland declined comment.
“A public emergency” Estes went public with his concerns about his department’s staffing and direction at a city council meeting on Sept. 23. At one point, he paused, overcome with emotion, and left the meeting room. He returned with an apology for “losing it.” He said the issue wasn’t about him — the entire community was being hurt. Estes submitted his resignation in early October. He told the AP recently that after the council meeting it became clear the city wasn’t willing to act on his concerns. “Maybe I didn’t explain it the best way I could have,” Estes said. But “it wasn’t just me explaining the problems. There were other people within the city who knew — and know — that change is needed.” He’s now back in Virginia, but he said he and his wife remain fond of Nome. “We’ve made lifelong friends,” he said. The city is conducting a search to hire Estes’ replacement and now has a new city manager, Glenn Steckman, who has a track record as a local government administrator in the Lower 48 states. He told the AP that he is working with the police department to bring on additional investigative help, which would allow it to restart the cold case review in early 2020. Meanwhile, the Alaska chapter of the ACLU has sent a letter informing the city that it is preparing a lawsuit on behalf of Clarice “Bun” Hardy, the former Nome police dispatcher who says she couldn’t get her own department to investigate her rape report. In a letter replying to the ACLU, lawyers for Nome’s insurance agency asserted that Hardy has no case, because deciding whether to investigate a criminal complaint is a “discretionary” matter. “The City of Nome is sensitive to Ms. Hardy’s situation, but disputes legal liability for the emotional distress and trauma that you describe in your letter,” the lawyers wrote. Sexual assault survivors and their advocates say the lawyers’ letter felt like a gut punch to women who made the difficult decision to go public in 2018. “Now what we’re seeing is the people who did come forward, that laid themselves on the line, made themselves vulnerable — they are now being disrespected by the city,” said Ellanna, a member of the survivors advocacy group who was recently appointed to the city’s new public safety commission. Koelsch, the Nome Eskimo Community tribal council member, said things are worse now than they were a year ago. Staffing woes and other turmoil at the police department, she said, have left many people fearful for their safety. “Basically we have a public emergency on our hands,” she said. When Estes came in as police chief, “I felt hopeful. I did. Because he did seem to be on the up-and-up.” “Now,” she said, “I don’t have any hope.” For the women who have been fighting for change, the departure of Nome’s police chief is another in a long line of setbacks. For them, so many of their days and nights are spent grappling with crises — sometimes in private, sometimes in public. They get calls in the middle of the night because another woman has been raped, and go out to “support yet another person who may or may not even get their case brought to a DA,” according to Darlene Trigg, a member of the survivors advocacy group. They take turns, too, going to public meetings and speaking out to keep issues of public safety and private pain on the community’s agenda. The burden of doing all this is exhausting, Trigg said, but it’s the only way to make sure victims of sexual violence are supported and that the issue doesn’t get pushed back onto the margins of public debate. “It takes diligence and a constant eye,” Trigg said. “If we’re silent, all this will go to the wayside.”
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court reports The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court:
■■ Kyle Travis Barnes, 34, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed
Nov. 27. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail
surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90
days, and placed on probation for one year. ■■ Robert Huff, 23, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release for a felony,
committed Oct. 7. He was fined a $100 court surcharge, ordered to have no contact with a specifically named person, and placed on probation for 12 months.
citation for driving while license suspended. ■■ On July 15, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in October 2017 in the Kenai area. On Dec. 18, Patrick Erwin Perry, 20, of Nikiski, was indicted by a Grand Jury on the charges of first-degree and second-degree sexual assault. Anyone with any further information is requested to contact the Alaska State Troopers General Investigative Unit. ■■ On Dec. 22 at 3:02 p.m., Kenai police responded to a local business on a report of trespassing and possible theft. Karyn Cornett, 23, of Kenai was arrested for second-degree criminal trespass, fourth-degree theft, violating conditions of release, and a $2,500 Alaska State Troopers felony warrant for violating conditions of release. Cornett was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility. Additionally, Justin C. Bachmeier, 26, of Nikiski, was issued a summons for second-degree criminal trespass. ■■ On Dec. 20 at 12:34 a.m., Kenai police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Redoubt Avenue and North Forest Drive. After investigation, Keenan G. Foster, 20, of Soldotna, was issued a summons for sixthdegree misconduct involving a controlled substance. ■■ On Dec. 20 at 7:52 p.m., Kenai
police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Forest Drive and Second Avenue. After investigation, Samuel T. Skolnick, 18, of Soldotna, was arrested for sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and taken to Wildwood Pretrial. ■■ On Dec. 20 at 9:10 p.m., Kenai police conducted a traffic stop near Mile 9 of the Kenai Spur Highway. After investigation, Justin S. Pruitt, 27, of Soldotna, was arrested for driving while license revoked and taken to Wildwood Pretrial. ■■ On Dec. 20 at 9:23 p.m., Kenai police responded to a residence off Alaska Avenue for reports of disturbance. After investigation, Joshua W. Waller, 39, of Kenai, was arrested for fourth-degree assault and taken to Wildwood Pretrial. ■■ On Dec. 20 at 10:02 p.m., Kenai police responded to a local business near Mile 10 of the Kenai Spur Highway. After investigation, Patrick R. Roche, 38, of Kenai, was issued a summons for second-degree criminal trespass. ■■ On Dec. 17 at 6:56 p.m., Kenai police responded to a trespassing issue at a local business. Jessica R. Spurgeon, 40, of Kenai, was arrested for second-degree criminal trespassing, concealment of merchandise, and violating conditions of release and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial.
police reports Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement records and contains arrest and citation information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent.
■■ On Dec. 21 at 4:12 p.m., Alaska State Troopers contacted a suspicious vehicle on Lois Drive, near the Kenai Spur Highway in Nikiski, and contacted a male who was identified as Elias T. McConnell, 23, of Soldotna. When the trooper attempted to detain McConnell, he resisted by force, fighting with the trooper, and ultimately fleeing the scene. A records check revealed that McConnell had four active warrants with a total of 90 days to serve, was on conditions of release, and that he had a revoked driver’s license. On Dec. 22, at 3:16 a.m., troopers contacted McConnell at the Soldotna residence of his sister, Reed A. McConnell, 27. Elias McConnell was in possession of cocaine and was distributing it. Further, he had concealed evidence from the earlier incident. Further investigation revealed that Reed McConnell hindered Elias McConnell’s apprehension and assisted in concealing evidence from the earlier incident. Elias McConnell was arrested for third-degree and fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, two counts of fourth-degree assault on a police officer, fourth-degree escape, resisting arrest, disorderly
conduct, fourth-degree theft, driving while license revoked, violating conditions of release, and on his warrants. Reed McConnell was arrested for tampering with physical evidence and second-degree hindering prosecution. Both were taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail. ■■ On Dec. 21 at 11:13 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers contacted Jay Owen, 53, of Nikiski, after he had just pulled into his driveway, about a wanted person in the area. After investigation, Owen was arrested for false information, driving while license revoked, and an arrest warrant. ■■ On Dec. 22 at 12:43 p.m., the Soldotna Alaska State Troopers K-9 Team received a report of theft from a 50-year-old male, of Soldotna, who reported that someone had walked onto his property on Debbie Avenue and stolen the tailgate off his disabled white 1986 Dodge Ram truck. The investigation is ongoing. ■■ On Dec. 22 at 9:55 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers contacted Jonathan A. Alexander, 24, of Soldotna, at Compass Road and Kalifornsky Beach Road. A records check revealed that Alexander had an outstanding no bail warrant for his arrest for failure to appear to court, stemming from a probation violation. He was arrested and taken to Wildwood
Pretrial Facility without bail. ■■ On Dec. 23 at 12:57 a.m., Alaska State Troopers made contact with Holly Martinez, 41, of Sterling, at a residence in Sterling. Martinez had an outstanding warrant for violating conditions of release and was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on the $7,500 outstanding warrant. ■■ On Dec. 22 at 11:12 p.m., Alaska State Troopers contacted Amber Heath, 30, of Kenai, during a traffic stop in Sterling. A records check showed that she had an arrest warrant. She was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail. ■■ On Dec. 22 at 7:52 p.m., Alaska State Troopers Dispatch received a report of a disturbance in Nikiski. Troopers responded and contacted the complainant. After investigation, Erwin Borowski, 32, of Nikiski was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial without bail for third-degree assault and fifth-degree criminal misconduct (domestic violence), resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. ■■ On Dec. 18 at 10:17 p.m., Alaska State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Kia for a moving violation and contacted and identified as Travis Herrick, 25, of Sterling. Investigation revealed that Herrick’s license was suspended for points. He was issued a misdemeanor
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Lynch signs with Seattle RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have reunited with Marshawn Lynch. The bruising, 33-yearold running back known as “Beast Mode” signed a contract with the Seahawks on Monday night, his agent confirmed on Twitter. Seattle is in desperate need of running backs after Chris Carson (hip) and C.J. Prosise (arm) both suffered season-ending injuries in Sunday’s 27-13 loss to Arizona. Coach Pete Carroll said earlier Monday on his radio show that Lynch was flying to Seattle to undergo a physical. Carroll said reports are that Lynch is in good shape. Lynch has not played in more than a year. His last game was Week 6 of last season with the Oakland Raiders before a core injury ended his season. The best stretch of Lynch’s career came during his six seasons in Seattle. He arrived via trade from Buffalo early in the 2010 season and became the face of a franchise filled with stars during his time. Sometimes difficult to deal with, but almost always productive on the field, Lynch rushed for 6,347 yards and 57 touchdowns in the regular season during his time in Seattle. Lynch will always be remembered for his touchdown run in the 2010 playoffs against New Orleans that helped establish the “Beast Mode” persona. It was the top of the long list of highlights with the Seahawks. “My relationship with him, it was really fun for me for the most part,” Carroll said. “There were some hard times with it because he challenged the system so much. He challenged so many different
aspects — the things with the media and all those kinds of things — he was hard on the regular routine of this job in some regards, but he always played and he’d always bring it and I loved the spirit that he’d bring and the toughness he brought. He’s a very charismatic person and player and he affected a lot of people and he affected this program in a big way.” Ultimately, Seattle needs production and that will be the big question with a 33-year-old running back. Lynch averaged 4.2 yards per carry and 62.7 yards per game before getting injured last season. The Seahawks would take that kind of production to help make up for the loss of Carson, who finished the year with a career-high 1,230 yards and 4.4 yards per attempt. Lynch may not be the only reunion for Seattle. Former running back Robert Turbin posted a picture from the Seahawks locker room on social media late Monday. There was no confirmation from the team that Turbin has signed, but he had been in for a workout with the team last week. Turbin played for Seattle from 2012-14 and was Lynch’s backup. “Happy to be back home,” Turbin wrote on Instagram. Lynch visited Seattle’s facility earlier this month but the team said it was simply to see some friends. The team had to report the visit to the league because Lynch has not officially filed retirement papers and could be signed by any team. Carroll said general manager John Schneider had been in contact with Lynch’s representatives on the offchance there was a need down the road.
Area skiers compete at Besh Cups 1 and 2 Staff report The first weekend of Besh Cup racing was held Saturday and Sunday at Kincaid Park in Anchorage. Besh Cup racing is used to choose Alaska’s teams for Junior Nationals and for the Arctic Winter Games. It is also a chance for some of the top racers in Alaska who have advanced beyond the junior level to stay sharp. For example, the 1.7-kilometer men’s classic sprint for Under-18 and over Saturday was won by Erik Bjornsen, who has spent time skiing on the World Cup for the United States and also has skied in two Olympics. From the Kenai Peninsula, Soldotna High School senior Bradley Walters was 45th. In the .9-kilometer women’s classic sprint for Under-16 and over, Mariel Merlii Pulles took the
victory. Soldotna’s Erika Arthur was 42nd, Soldotna graduate Kellie Arthur was 58th and Homer High School’s Zoe Stonorov was 62nd. In the .9-kilometer boys classic sprint, Aaron Power took the victory while Tyler Hippchen of Kenai Central was 20th. Sunday, racers switched to a freestyle interval start. In the Under-16 and over 5-kilometer race, Kendall Kramer of Fairbanks took the victory in 12 minutes, 55 seconds. Erika Arthur was 46th in 16:28, Stonorov was 53rd in 17:24 and Kellie Arthur was 61st in 18:19. The men’s 10-kilometer race was won by Gus Schumacher in 21:22. Walters was 61st in 34:05. In the Under-16 boys 5-kilometer race, Hippchen was 14th in 14:37.
On Tap Peninsula high school sports Thursday Basketball Soldotna girls at SoCal Holiday Prep Classic, 5 p.m. vs. Gladstone (Oregon) Friday Basketball Soldotna girls at SoCal Holiday Prep Classic, 8 p.m. vs. Valhalla High School Soldotna boys at Capital City Classic, 3 p.m. vs. North Pole Ninilchik alumni, 6 p.m. girls, 7:30 boys
Saturday Basketball Soldotna girls at SoCal Holiday Prep Classic, vs. Patrick Henry (California), 6:30 p.m. Soldotna boys at Capital City Classic, 3 p.m. vs. Haines Monday Basketball Soldotna girls at SoCal Holiday Prep Classic, West Wills High School at 9:30 a.m. Soldotna boys at Capital City Classic, 7 p.m. vs. Juneau-Douglas
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones runs for a 56-yard touchdown during the second half of the team’s NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Pack top Vikes, clinch North MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sporting fresh division title shirts that few expected them to wear this year, the Green Bay Packers had the message printed across their chests in the jubilant visitors’ locker room: “The North is not enough.” With Aaron Rodgers taking a back seat while the ground game and the pass rush led the way, the Packers became NFC North champions for the first time in three years and delivered Minnesota’s first defeat at home this season. Aaron Jones rushed for 154 yards and two secondhalf touchdowns, Za’Darius Smith had five tackles for loss to lead a stifling performance by the defense, and
the Packers beat the Vikings 23-10 on Monday night. “There’s really nothing like checking that first box on the goal list,” said Rodgers, who was picked off without throwing a touchdown pass for the first time in 18 games. The Packers (12-3) made Matt LaFleur the 10th rookie coach in NFL history to reach 12 victories, winning for the first time in four tries at U.S. Bank Stadium with a dominant finish after trailing 10-9 at halftime. Green Bay stayed in position for a first-round bye in the playoffs, and the top seed — with home-field advantage until the Super Bowl — is still in sight. “Like I’ve been telling the guys the last few weeks, the only thing I want
for Christmas is a hat and a T-shirt, and they came through with it, man,” said Smith, the team’s top free agent signing. “My Christmas gift is here already. I’m happy.” The Packers stormed back from three first-half turnovers, including the rare interception by Rodgers, to silence the deafening crowd and seal the Vikings (10-5) into the sixth playoff seed. The green-and-gold-clad fans in attendance squeezed some “Go, Pack, Go!” chants in during the ample down time as the Packers took control in the second half. Kirk Cousins was sacked five times, with a whopping 3 1/2 by Smith, and he threw an interception in the third
quarter that set up the first score by Jones, who leads the league with 16 rushing touchdowns. The Vikings had 132 total yards, as Cousins fell to 0-9 in his career in Monday night games. “When you don’t convert third downs, go three-andout, you just don’t have that many plays. You don’t have many bites at the apple to get going,” Cousins said. “We certainly did not play well enough from start to finish.” The Vikings had only seven first downs and never netted a drive longer than 31 yards in this concerning regression. They wasted a fine performance by their defense, which has produced 10 turnovers in the last two games.
Toronto 21 9 .700 ½ Brooklyn 16 13 .552 5 New York 7 24 .226 15 Southeast Division Miami 22 8 .733 -Orlando 13 17 .433 9 Charlotte 13 20 .394 10½ Washington 9 20 .310 12½ Atlanta 6 25 .194 16½ Central Division Milwaukee 27 4 .871 -Indiana 21 10 .677 6 Chicago 12 20 .375 15½ Detroit 11 20 .355 16 Cleveland 9 21 .300 17½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Houston 21 9 .700 -Dallas 19 10 .655 1½ San Antonio 12 17 .414 8½ Memphis 11 20 .355 10½ New Orleans 8 23 .258 13½ Northwest Division Denver 21 8 .724 -Utah 18 12 .600 3½ Oklahoma City 15 14 .517 6 Portland 14 17 .452 8 Minnesota 10 19 .345 11 Pacific Division L.A. Lakers 24 6 .800 -L.A. Clippers 22 10 .688 3 Sacramento 12 18 .400 12 Phoenix 11 19 .367 13 Golden State 7 24 .226 17½
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.
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AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England 12 3 0 .800 396 198 x-Buffalo 10 5 0 .667 308 246 N.Y. Jets 6 9 0 .400 263 353 Miami 4 11 0 .267 279 470 South y-Houston 10 5 0 .667 364 350 Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 367 317 Indianapolis 7 8 0 .467 341 335 Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 262 377 North y-Baltimore 13 2 0 .867 503 272 Pittsburgh 8 7 0 .533 279 275 Cleveland 6 9 0 .400 312 360 Cincinnati 1 14 0 .067 246 397 West y-Kansas City 11 4 0 .733 420 287 Oakland 7 8 0 .467 298 403 Denver 6 9 0 .400 266 301 L.A. Chargers 5 10 0 .333 316 314 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 8 7 0 .533 351 337 Dallas 7 8 0 .467 387 305 N.Y. Giants 4 11 0 .267 324 417 Washington 3 12 0 .200 250 388 South y-New Orleans 12 3 0 .800 416 331 Tampa Bay 7 8 0 .467 436 421 Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 353 377 Carolina 5 10 0 .333 330 428 North y-Green Bay 12 3 0 .800 353 293 x-Minnesota 10 5 0 .667 388 282 Chicago 7 8 0 .467 259 279 Detroit 3 11 1 .233 321 400 West x-San Francisco 12 3 0 .800 453 289 x-Seattle 11 4 0 .733 384 372 L.A. Rams 8 7 0 .533 363 340 Arizona 5 9 1 .367 337 411 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 22, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:
Saturday’s Games Houston 23, Tampa Bay 20 New England 24, Buffalo 17 San Francisco 34, L.A. Rams 31 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Giants 41, Washington 35, OT Miami 38, Cincinnati 35, OT New Orleans 38, Tennessee 28 N.Y. Jets 16, Pittsburgh 10 Baltimore 31, Cleveland 15 Indianapolis 38, Carolina 6 Atlanta 24, Jacksonville 12 Oakland 24, L.A. Chargers 17 Denver 27, Detroit 17 Arizona 27, Seattle 13 Philadelphia 17, Dallas 9 Kansas City 26, Chicago 3 Monday’s Games Green Bay 23, Minnesota 10 Sunday, Dec. 29 Chicago at Minnesota, 9 a.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 9 a.m. Miami at New England, 9 a.m. Green Bay at Detroit, 9 a.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 9 a.m. L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, 9 a.m. N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 9 a.m. New Orleans at Carolina, 9 a.m. Oakland at Denver, 12:25 p.m. Tennessee at Houston, 12:25 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 12:25 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 12:25 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 12:25 p.m. Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 12:25 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Rams, 12:25 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 4:20 p.m. All Times AKST
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Monday, Dec. 23 Gasparilla Bowl At Tampa, Fla. UCF 48, Marshall 25
Tuesday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl Honolulu BYU (7-5) vs. Hawaii (9-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. Miami (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl Detroit Pittsburgh (7-5) vs. Eastern Michigan (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN) All Times AKST
Record 1. UConn (19) 10-0 2. Oregon (5) 10-1 3. Oregon St. (4) 11-0 4. South Carolina (1) 12-1 5. Stanford 10-1 6. Baylor 9-1 7. Louisville 11-1 8. Florida St. 12-0 9. N.C. State 11-0 10. UCLA 11-0 11. Texas A&M 11-1 12. Maryland 9-2 13. Kentucky 11-1 14. Indiana 10-2 15. Mississippi St. 11-2 16. DePaul 10-2 17. Gonzaga 11-1 18. Arizona 11-0 19. West Virginia 9-1 20. Arkansas 11-1 21. Missouri St. 9-2 22. Tennessee 9-2 23. Michigan 9-2 24. Miami 8-3 25. Texas 7-4
Pts 698 680 654 638 602 592 562 543 484 479 433 385 361 331 329 279 277 248 195 148 108 80 59 55 40
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Others receiving votes: Minnesota 39, South Dakota 38, Michigan St. 28, Rutgers 16, Colorado 8, Northwestern 7, Princeton 7, LSU 5, Arizona St. 4, Kansas 4, TCU 4, Iowa 3, Nebraska 1, Texas Tech 1.
Men’s Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 22, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Gonzaga (54) 13-1 1608 2 2. Ohio St. (9) 11-1 1520 5 3. Louisville (1) 11-1 1460 3 4. Duke (1) 10-1 1429 4 5. Kansas 9-2 1388 1 6. Oregon 10-2 1286 8 7. Baylor 9-1 1207 10 8. Auburn 11-0 1107 12 9. Memphis 10-1 1040 11 10. Villanova 9-2 950 18 11. Michigan 9-3 889 14 12. Butler 11-1 853 17 13. Maryland 10-2 785 7 14. Michigan St. 9-3 775 15 15. San Diego St. 12-0 763 20 16. Virginia 9-2 595 9 17. Florida St. 10-2 583 19 18. Dayton 9-2 541 13 19. Kentucky 8-3 411 6 20. Penn St. 10-2 332 23 21. Washington 9-2 326 22 22. West Virginia 10-1 229 25 23. Texas Tech 8-3 178 24 24. Arizona 10-3 153 16 25. Iowa 9-3 125 -Others receiving votes: Wichita St. 112, Colorado 79, Xavier 68, DePaul 54, Indiana 45, Liberty 40, Utah St. 36, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 29, Marquette 28, Tennessee 24, N. Iowa 23, Creighton 12, Purdue 11, Georgetown 9, Stanford 7, BYU 4, St. John’s 4, Virginia Tech 3, Seton Hall 2, ETSU 1, Yale 1.
Men’s Major Scores Siena 73, Canisius 72
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SOUTH Georgia 73, Georgia Southern 64 MIDWEST Dayton 81, Grambling St. 53 SOUTHWEST SMU 85, Georgia St. 76 FAR WEST Boise St. 85, Portland 69 Hawaii 67, UTEP 63 Houston 70, Georgia Tech 59 San Francisco 71, Fresno St. 69 Seattle 79, Long Beach St. 57
NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 20 7 .741 -Philadelphia 22 10 .688 ½
Sunday’s Games Toronto 110, Dallas 107 Boston 119, Charlotte 93 Milwaukee 117, Indiana 89 Oklahoma City 118, L.A. Clippers 112 Denver 128, L.A. Lakers 104 Monday’s Games Cleveland 121, Atlanta 118 Orlando 103, Chicago 95 Philadelphia 125, Detroit 109 Indiana 120, Toronto 115, OT Washington 121, New York 115 Miami 107, Utah 104 San Antonio 145, Memphis 115 Denver 113, Phoenix 111 Houston 113, Sacramento 104 New Orleans 102, Portland 94 Golden State 113, Minnesota 104 Tuesday’s Games None scheduled Wednesday’s Games Boston at Toronto, 8 a.m. Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 10:30 a.m. Houston at Golden State, 1 p.m. L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 4 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 6:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Washington at Detroit, 3 p.m. New York at Brooklyn, 3:30 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 4 p.m. San Antonio at Dallas, 4 p.m. Minnesota at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Portland at Utah, 6:30 p.m. All Times AKST
Hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic DivisionGP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 38 22 7 9 53 130 100 Toronto 38 20 14 4 44 133 122 Montreal 37 18 13 6 42 121 117 Florida 36 18 13 5 41 127 121 Buffalo 38 17 14 7 41 115 119 Tampa Bay 35 18 13 4 40 124 111 Ottawa 38 16 18 4 36 106 123 Detroit 38 9 26 3 21 82 150 Metropolitan Division Washington 38 26 7 5 57 137 111 N.Y. Islanders 35 23 9 3 49 105 91 Philadelphia 37 21 11 5 47 121 106 Pittsburgh 36 21 11 4 46 120 96 Carolina 37 22 13 2 46 124 102 Columbus 37 17 14 6 40 98 106 N.Y. Rangers 36 17 15 4 38 114 118 New Jersey 36 12 19 5 29 91 128 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division St. Louis 38 24 8 6 54 118 99 Colorado 37 23 11 3 49 134 103 Winnipeg 37 21 14 2 44 113 107 Dallas 38 20 14 4 44 100 97 Nashville 36 18 12 6 42 126 116 Minnesota 38 18 15 5 41 118 126 Chicago 38 15 17 6 36 105 125 Pacific Division Arizona 39 21 14 4 46 112 99 Vegas 40 20 14 6 46 122 118 Edmonton 40 20 16 4 44 117 124 Calgary 39 19 15 5 43 104 116 Vancouver 38 19 15 4 42 124 115 Anaheim 37 15 18 4 34 96 114 San Jose 38 16 20 2 34 101 133 Los Angeles 39 15 20 4 34 99 124
Monday’s Games Toronto 8, Carolina 6 Minnesota 3, Calgary 0 Boston 7, Washington 3 Columbus 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Rangers 1 Tampa Bay 6, Florida 1 Ottawa 3, Buffalo 1 Nashville 3, Arizona 2 Montreal 6, Winnipeg 2 New Jersey 7, Chicago 1 St. Louis 4, Los Angeles 1 Vancouver 4, Edmonton 2 Colorado 7, Vegas 3 Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Thursday’s Games No games scheduled
Transactions
BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Announced major league coach José Hernández moves to assistant hitting coach. Named Fredi González major league coach; Darren Holmes as bullpen coach, and Anthony Sanders first base coach. HOUSTON ASTROS — Signed C Martín Maldonado to a two-year contract. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Traded INF Cristian Perez to the N.Y. Yankees for RHP Chance Adams. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Signed RHP Julio Teheran to a one-year contract. National League MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with C Francisco Cervelli on a one-year contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Named Glenn Sherlock assistant coach. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Signed RHP Pierce Johnson to a two-year contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Signed G Gary Payton II. FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS — Claimed LB Sharif Finch off waivers from Tennessee. Placed WR A.J. Green on the IR. DETROIT LIONS — Placed LB Jahlani Tavai on IR. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed DL Anthony Zettel to a one-year contract. Waived DL Jeremiah Valoaga. TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed WR Darius Jennings. Signed WR Rashard Davis from the practice squad. Waived LB Nigel Harris and RB Dalyn Dawkins. Canadian Football League HAMILTON TIGER-CATS — Signed offensive coordinator Tommy Condell and defensive coordinator/ defensive backs coach Mark Washington to contract extensions. HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned RW Filip Zadina, D Brian Lashoff and G Calvin Pickard to Grand Rapids (AHL). LOS ANGELES KINGS — Recalled F Martin Frk from Ontario (AHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Grand Rapids F Jarid Lukosevicius, Providence D Steve Kampfer and Springfield F Jayce Hawryluk two games. ECHL ECHL — Suspended Greenville’s Chad Duchesne five games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in a Dec. 21 game at Florida. Suspended Worcester’s Yannick Turcotte three games and Brampton’s Lindsay Sparks one game and fined both undisclosed amounts for their actions in a Dec. 21 game. Suspended Toledo’s Steve Oleksy one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in Dec. 14 game at Cincinnati. Fined Florida’s Arvin Atwal an undisclosed amount for his actions in a Dec.21 game against Greenville. SOCCER Major League Soccer NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION — Acquired D Samba Camara via transfer from Le Havre (Ligue 2-France). ORLANDO CITY — Signed D Rodrigo Schlegel from Racing Club (Primera División-Argentina) via oneyear free loan. PHILADELPHIA UNION — Signed M José Andrés Martínez. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS — Announced the retirement of executive chair John Furlong, effective Dec. 31. Named co-owner Jeff Mallett executive chair. COLLEGE AUTIN PEAY — Signed football coach Mark Hudspeth to a contract extension through 2024. BRANDEIS — Announced the resignation of softball coach Danielle DelPonte. Named Emily Kraytenberg interim softball coach. BUCKNELL — Named Jackie Dando women’s lacrosse coach.
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Flood started Pacers nip Raptors in overtime free-agent craze NEW YORK (AP) — Curt Flood set off the free-agent revolution 50 years ago Tuesday with a 128-word letter to baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, two paragraphs that pretty much ended the career of a World Series champion regarded as among the sport’s stars but united a union behind his cause. St. Louis had traded the All-Star center fielder to Philadelphia just after the 1969 season. Flood broke with the sport’s culture of conformity and refused to accept the Cardinals’ right to deal him, becoming a pioneer and a pariah. After weeks of discussions with the Major League Baseball Players Association, Flood began the union’s equivalent of Lexington and Concord, challenging the reserve clause in first shot of a labor war that would consume the sport for more than a quarter-century. “After 12 years in the major leagues, I do not feel that I am a piece of property to be bought and sold irrespective of my wishes,” Flood wrote in his Dec. 24 missive. “I believe that any system which produces that result violates my basic rights as a citizen and is inconsistent with the laws of the United States and of the several states. “It is my desire to play baseball in 1970 and I am capable of playing. I have received a contract offer from the Philadelphia club, but I believe I have the right to consider offers from other clubs before making any decisions. I, therefore, request that you make known to all the major league clubs
By The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — T.J. Warren and Myles Turner scored 24 points apiece, Aaron Holiday sank two 3-pointers late and the Indiana Pacers outlasted the Toronto Raptors 120-115 in overtime on Monday night.
my feelings in this matter, and advise them of my availability for the 1970 season.” Flood and the union lost that fight in a lawsuit that went all the way the U.S. Supreme Court, but the union’s fight went on. “If there had not been the person who was going to step out there and take the bullets, there wouldn’t have been anything,” Flood’s widow, the actress Judy Pace, said last weekend. “So he was the man who stepped out of the foxhole to go and challenge.” The reserve clause was struck down in 1975 by arbitrator Peter Seitz in the case of pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally, and it took eight work stoppages from 1972 through 1995 to achieve long-term labor peace. Flood, a .293 career hitter, was long gone from the field by then. After sitting out the 1970 season, he had 40 more plate appearances in 1970 for Washington and told the Senators he was retiring via telegraph sent from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York en route to Spain. His only further employment with a major league team before his death from throat cancer in 1997 would be as an Oakland Athletics radio broadcaster for part of the 1978 season. “All the groundwork was laid for the people who came after me. The Supreme Court decided not to give it to me, so they gave it to two white guys,” Flood once said. “I think that’s what they were waiting for.”
HEAT 107, JAZZ 104 MIAMI — Jimmy Butler scored 20 points, Bam Adebayo added 18 points and 12 rebounds and Miami beat Utah to improve the NBA’s best home record to 13-1.
ROCKETS 113, KINGS 104 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — James Harden scored 34
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points, Russell Westbrook had 28 and Houston overcame one of its worst fourth quarters of the season to beat Sacramento.
SPURS 145, GRIZZLIES 115
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LaMarcus Aldridge scored a season-high 40 points, DeMar DeRozan added 26 points and 10 assists, and San Antonio Spurs shot 67% from the field to rout Memphis.
76ERS 125, PISTONS 109 DETROIT — Tobias Harris scored 35 points against his former team and Ben Simmons had a triple-double as Philadelphia beat Detroit.
NUGGETS 113, SUNS 111
PELICANS 102, TRAIL BLAZERS 94
PHOENIX — Jamal Murray had 28 points, including a tiebreaking jumper with 3.2 seconds left, Nikola Jokic finished with a triple-double and Denver rallied past Phoenix.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Jrue Holiday scored 21 points, Brandon Ingram had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and New Orleans capitalized on Damian Lillard’s shooting
MAGIC 103, BULLS 95
ORL AND O, Fla. — Terrence Ross scored a season-high 26 points to help Orlando beat Chicago and break a three-game losing streak.
CAVALIERS 121, HAWKS 118 CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton scored 25 points, rookie Darius Garland had 21 and Cleveland held off a late Atlanta comeback.
WIZARDS 121, KNICKS 115 NEW YORK — Bradley Beal scored 30 points, Troy Brown Jr. added 26 off the bench and short-handed Washington outlasted New York.
Bruins start fast, rout Capitals By The Associated Press BOSTON — Brad Marchand and Anders Bjork scored 27 seconds apart in a fourgoal first period that chased Braden Holtby, and Charlie Coyle added a short-handed goal to help the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 7-3 on Monday night.
through the third period, and Toronto beat Carolina.
SENATORS 3, SABRES 1
WILD 3, FLAMES 0
OTTAWA, Ontario — JeanGabriel Pageau scored two goals, leading Ottawa over Buffalo.
LIGHTNING 6, PANTHERS 1
FLYERS 5, RANGERS 1
TAMPA, Fla. — Victor Hedman had two goals and an assist, Brayden Point had a four-point game and Tampa Bay scored three power-play goals in a win over Florida.
MAPLE LEAFS 8, HURRICANES 6 TORONTO — Mitch Marner scored twice and added an assist in a wild 59-second span midway
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Devan Dubnyk recorded his first shutout of the season and Joel Eriksson Ek and Luke Kunin scored as Minnesota blanked Calgary.
PREDATORS 3, COYOTES 2 NASHVILLE,Tenn.—Roman Josi had a goal and an assist, Pekka Rinne made 26 saves and Nashville edged Arizona.
PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Hayes and Travis Sanheim each scored a pair of goals to lead Philadelphia over New York for its fourth straight victory.
CANADIENS 6, JETS 2 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault each scored two goals and Montreal won its fourth straight game, beating Winnipeg.
BLUE JACKETS 3, ISLANDERS 2
DEVILS 7, BLACKHAWKS 1
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Vladislav Gavrikov scored late in the third period to lift surging Columbus over New York.
CHICAGO — Travis Zajac capped New Jersey’s
dominant second period with a short-handed goal, and the Devils pounded Chicago.
BLUES 4, KINGS 1 LOS ANGELES — Brayden Schenn scored twice in St. Louis’ four-goal first period and the Blues won their sixth straight game.
CANUCKS 4, OILERS 2 VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Quinn Hughes’ power-play goal midway through the third period was the winner as Vancouver won its third straight game.
AVALANCHE 7, GOLDEN KNIGHTS 3 LAS VEGAS — PierreEdouard Bellemare and Nazem Kadri each scored two goals, leading Colorado past Vegas.
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TV Guide A11 | PENINSULA CLARION | PENINSULACLARION.COM | Tuesday, December 24, 2019 WEEKDAYS MORNING/AFTERNOON A (3) ABC-13 13 (6) MNT-5 5 (8) CBS-11 11 (9) FOX-4 4 (10) NBC-2 2 (12) PBS-7 7
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(20) QVC
137 317
(23) LIFE
108 252
(28) USA
105 242
(30) TBS
139 247
(31) TNT
138 245
(34) ESPN 140 206
(35) ESPN2 144 209
(36) ROOT 426 687 (38) PARMT 241 241
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Wendy Williams Show Hot Bench Hot Bench Court Court Protection Protection Young & Restless Mod Fam Bold Rachael Ray ‘G’ Paternity Live with Kelly and Ryan The Dr. Oz Show ‘PG’ Dinosaur Cat in the Sesame St. Splash
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Wheel of For- Disney Prep Prep & Landtune ‘G’ & Landing ing: Naughty (N) ‘G’ vs. Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Last Man Last Man Chicago P.D. Burgess recu‘14’ ‘14’ Standing ‘PG’ Standing ‘PG’ perates in the hospital. ‘14’
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Chicago P.D. “Outrage” Halstead puts his career at risk. ‘14’ The Ellen DeGeneres Show KTVA 11 ‘PG’ News at 5 Two and a Entertainment Funny You Half Men ‘14’ Tonight (N) Should Ask ‘PG’ Judge Judy Judge Judy Channel 2 ‘PG’ ‘PG’ News 5:00 Report (N) Father Brown “The Angel of BBC World Mercy” Mrs. McCarthy’s friend News dies. ‘PG’ America
CABLE STATIONS
CBS Evening News Funny You Should Ask ‘PG’ NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt Nightly Business Report ‘G’
Jeopardy! (N) ‘G’
108 252
(28) USA
105 242
(30) TBS
139 247
(31) TNT
138 245
(34) ESPN 140 206 (35) ESPN2 144 209 (36) ROOT 426 687 (38) PARMT 241 241 (43) AMC
131 254
(46) TOON 176 296 (47) ANPL 184 282 (49) DISN
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(51) FREE 180 311 (55) TLC
183 280
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182 278
(57) TRAV 196 277 (58) HIST
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118 265
(60) HGTV 112 229 (61) FOOD 110 231 (65) CNBC 208 355 (67) FNC
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Jeopardy Inside Ed. 25 Words 25 Words Dr. Phil ‘14’ Wendy Varied The Kelly Clarkson Show
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8:30
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town ‘G’
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The Conners Bless This ‘14’ Mess ‘PG’
Chicago P.D. Burgess is rel- Dateline ‘PG’ egated to desk duty. ‘14’
NCIS A Marine major is found FBI Dana puts her career in murdered. ‘14’ jeopardy. ‘PG’ A Christmas Story Live! A boy wants a BB gun for Christmas. ‘PG’
Channel 2 Newshour (N)
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Nashville Holiday Music Special The Big Bang The Big Bang Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘PG’
FBI A search for a serial bomber. ‘14’ Fox 4 News at 9 (N)
ABC News at (:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live! 10 (N) ‘14’
(:37) Nightline (N) ‘G’ (3) A
2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls How I Met Pawn Stars ‘14’ ‘14’ Your Mother “Phoning It In” (6) M ‘PG’ ‘PG’ KTVA 11 The Marvel of This Night: Christmas (8) C News at 10 Christmas at Duke Movies TMZ (N) ‘PG’ TMZ ‘PG’ Entertainment Two and a Tonight Half Men ‘14’ (9) F
Channel 2 (:34) Christmas Eve Mass (N) News: Late (10) N Edition (N) Christmas at Belmont Carols Christmas With the Taberna- A Classic Christmas With the Bach Festival Society Tradi- Amanpour and Company (N) and seasonal favorites. ‘G’ cle Choir Featuring Kristin tional holiday selections. ‘G’ (12) P Chenoweth ‘G’
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“Alvin and the Chipmunks: “We Bought a Zoo” (2011, Children’s) Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden (8) WGN-A 239 307 Chipwrecked” Church. A man and his family work to renovate and reopen a zoo. (12:00) Season’s Greetings (N) (Live) ‘G’ (20) QVC 137 317 (23) LIFE
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Strahan, Sara & Keke General Hospital Divorce Divorce Judge Judy Judge Judy The Talk ‘14’ The Mel Robbins Show Paternity Simpsons Dish Nation Dish Nation Days of our Lives ‘14’ Tamron Hall ‘PG’ Molly Varied Programs
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Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud ABC World ‘PG’ ‘PG’ ‘PG’ News
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In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ M*A*S*H M*A*S*H “Chipmunks-Squeakquel” “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” (2011) “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (2007) Jason Lee. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” “Alvin-Chipwrecked” “Terminator 3: Machines” “Die Hard” (1988, Action) Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia. “Die Hard 2” (1990, Action) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. “Die Hard” (1988) Bruce Willis. In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Last Man Last Man In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Last Man Last Man (7:00) Isaac Mizrahi Live! Joan Rivers Classics Isaac Mizrahi Live! “Clearance” (N) (Live) ‘G’ Vince Camuto Apparel Cuddl Duds Isaac Mizrahi Live! (N) ‘G’ PM Style With Amy Stran Skechers (N) (Live) ‘G’ AnyBody Loungewear Jayne’s Closet Clearance (N) (Live) ‘G’ Season’s Greetings (N) (Live) ‘G’ (5:00) Season’s Greetings (N) (Live) ‘G’ Season’s Greetings (N) (Live) ‘G’ Flameless Candles Home Decor Solutions Clearance (N) (Live) ‘G’ Home Made Easy With Mary (N) (Live) ‘G’ Shopping (N) (Live) (7:00) Kerstin’s Closet ‘G’ Lug - Travel & Handbags Denim & Co. (N) (Live) ‘G’ Women With Control ‘G’ AnyBody Loungewear ‘G’ Shoe Shopping (N) (Live) ‘G’ Women With Control ‘G’ “A Storybook Christmas” “Christmas Reservations” (2019) Markie Post ‘PG’ “Christmas 9 to 5” (2019, Romance) Tiya Sircar. ‘G’ “Matchmaker Christmas” (2019) Corey Sevier. ‘PG’ “Radio Christmas” ‘G’ “Mistletoe & Menorahs” “Always and Forever Christmas” (2019) ‘G’ “A Christmas Winter Song” (2019, Drama) Ashanti. “The Road Home for Christmas” (2019, Drama) ‘PG’ “Sweet Mountain C” “Staging Christmas” ‘G’ “Christmas a la Mode” (2019, Drama) Katie Leclerc. “Grounded for Christmas” (2019) Julianna Guill. ‘PG’ “Christmas in Louisiana” (2019) Jana Kramer. ‘PG’ “Random Acts” (7:00) “A League of Their Own” “Stepmom” (1998, Drama) Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris. “Fool’s Gold” (2008) Matthew McConaughey. “The Ugly Truth” (2009) Eric Winter “Husband’s Wife” “My Husband’s Secret Life” (2017) Kara Killmer. ‘14’ “Unfaithful” (2002, Drama) Richard Gere, Diane Lane. “When the Bough Breaks” (2016) Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall. Chicago P.D. “Home” ‘14’ Chicago P.D. “Fallen” ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley (:29) “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. (12:54) “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) Rupert Grint “Harry Potter-Chamber” (:40) “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) Daniel Radcliffe. (:37) “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) (:43) “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016, Fantasy) (:35) “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Burgers Burgers Burgers Burgers Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Seinfeld Seinfeld Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘14’ Burgers Burgers Burgers Burgers “A Christmas Story” “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) “A Christmas Story” Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘14’ Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Charmed ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ “Fist Fight” (2017) Charmed ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ “Miss Congeniality” (2000) Sandra Bullock. “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) Charmed ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Charmed ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ Bones ‘14’ SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL Rewind (N) (Live) College Football Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl -- UCF vs Marshall. (N) (Live) Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL Live (N) (Live) NBA: The Jump (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) Boomer’s SportsCenter (N) (Live) Peyton’s CFB 150 NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors. (N) (Live) NFL Live (N) (Live) Peyton’s Peyton’s Peyton’s Peyton’s SportsCenter (N) (Live) The Jump SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL Live (N) (Live) The Jump Question College Football Walk-On’s Independence Bowl -- Louisiana Tech vs Miami. (N) (Live) Scoreboard College Football Military Bowl -- North Carolina vs Temple. (N) (Live) (:20) College Football New Era Pinstripe Bowl -- Michigan State vs Wake Forest. College Football First Take (N) Jalen NFL Live SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL Live SportsCenter (N) (Live) College Basketball ESPN Documentaries (N) ESPN Documentaries (N) ESPN Documentaries (N) ESPN Documentaries (N) CFB 150 CFB 150 CFB 150 CFB 150 CFB 150 CFB 150 CFB 150 CFB 150 CFB 150 CFB 150 College Football 150 - Football Is US College Basketball First Take Jalen Question NFL Live (N) NFL Live SportsCenter (N) (Live) Boxing (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL Live (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) NFL Live Max SportsCenter (N) (Live) Boomer’s The Rich Eisen Show (N) (Live) ‘PG’ Airfryer Cooker The Dan Patrick Show (N) ‘PG’ Bundesliga Soccer The Rich Eisen Show ‘PG’ Smartech Slim Cycle The Dan Patrick Show ‘PG’ High School Football The Rich Eisen Show ‘PG’ Cooking with Emeril! The Dan Patrick Show ‘PG’ Seahawks Bensinger The Rich Eisen Show ‘PG’ Paid Prog. Paid Prog. The Dan Patrick Show ‘PG’ Tennis The Rich Eisen Show (N) (Live) ‘PG’ Airfryer Cooker The Dan Patrick Show (N) ‘PG’ Outdoor Friends Wild (7:00) Movie Varied Programs Christmas Light Fight Grandma Got Run Over “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” “Last Holiday” (2006) Queen Latifah, Gérard Depardieu. “Fred Claus” (2007) Paul Giamatti Rudolph (:45) The Year Without a Santa Claus Drum Boy Christmas “The Legend of Frosty the Snowman” Frosty’s ’Twas Night Rudolph’s Shiny Year (:45) The Year Without a Santa Claus “Legend of Frosty” Frosty’s Rudolph’s Shiny Year (:45) The Year Without a Santa Claus “The Polar Express” (2004) Michael Jeter “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn. “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983, Comedy) “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” “Vegas Vacation” (1997, Comedy) Chevy Chase. “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983, Comedy) “The Godfather” (1972, Drama) Marlon Brando. A mafia patriarch tries to hold his empire together. “The Godfather, Part II” (1974, Crime Drama) Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton. Total Drama Total Drama Gumball Gumball Gumball Gumball Apple Apple Teen Titans Teen Titans Teen Titans Go! ‘PG’ Gumball Gumball Gumball Gumball Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ “The LEGO Movie” (2014) Victor Victor Gumball Gumball Gumball Gumball Apple Apple Teen Titans Teen Titans Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball Gumball “Steven Universe” Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball Gumball Gumball Gumball Apple Apple Teen Titans Go! ‘PG’ Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball Gumball “LEGO NINJAGO” Varied Programs Toy Story Mickey Ladybug K.C. Under. K.C. Under. Jessie ‘G’ Austin Austin Liv-Mad. Liv-Mad. Cali Style Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Stuck Big City Ladybug Mickey Stuck in the Middle ‘G’ Bizaardvark Bizaardvark Bizaardvark Coop Coop Jessie ‘G’ Good Luck Jessie: NYC Liv-Mad. Liv-Mad. Cali Style Ladybug Mickey Big City Good Luck Jessie: NYC Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Music Bizaardvark Bizaardvark Austin Austin Liv-Mad. Cali Style Coop Coop Mickey T.O.T.S. ‘G’ Amphibia Amphibia Big City Big City Big City Coop Coop Coop Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Mickey T.O.T.S. ‘Y’ Amphibia Amphibia Big City Big City Big City Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Sydney-Max Sydney-Max Sydney-Max PAW Patrol PAW Patrol SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” (2013) Loud House Loud House PAW Patrol PAW Patrol Smurfs SpongeBob SquarePants ‘Y7’ Loud House Loud House Loud House Loud House Loud House Loud House SpongeBob SpongeBob PAW Patrol Paddington “Paddington” (2014) Hugh Bonneville. Loud House Casagran Loud House Loud House Casagran Loud House Loud House Loud House Loud House Loud House PAW Patrol PAW Patrol SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Casagran Casagran Casagran Casagran “The Smurfs” (2011, Children’s) Hank Azaria. SpongeBob SquarePants PAW Patrol PAW Patrol SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” (2008) “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (2012, Children’s) Loud House Loud House (7:00) Movie 700 Club The 700 Club Varied Programs Outdaughtered ‘PG’ Outdaughtered ‘PG’ Outdaughtered ‘PG’ Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Say Yes to the Dress Say Yes to the Dress ‘G’ Invasion of Cmas Lights Invasion: Lights Extreme Christmas Trees Santa Sent Me to the ER Holiday ER ‘PG’ Untold Stories of the E.R. Lottery Changed My Life Lottery Changed My Life Lottery Changed My Life Untold Stories of the E.R. Untold Stories of the E.R. Untold Stories of the ER Untold Stories of the E.R. Untold Stories of the E.R. Secretly Pregnant ‘MA’ Secretly Pregnant ‘14’ Pregnant Pregnant Pregnant Pregnant Pregnant Pregnant Pregnant Pregnant Dr. Pimple Popper ‘14’ Dr. Pimple Popper ‘14’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘14’ 90 Day Fiancé Mike learns of Natalie’s past. ‘14’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘14’ 90 Day Fiancé “Premature Departure” ‘14’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘14’ 90 Day Fiancé ‘14’
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Good Morning America The View The Doctors Varied Channel 2 Morning Ed Dateline ‘PG’ Providence Providence (7:00) CBS This Morning Let’s Make a Deal ‘PG’ The Price Is Right ‘G’ Injury Court The People’s Court ‘PG’ Judge Mathis ‘PG’ The Real ‘PG’ (7:00) Today ‘G’ Today 3rd Hour Today-Hoda Lets Go Varied Daniel Tiger Varied Sesame St. Pinkalicious
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(3:00) “Sweet Mountain “Christmas Love Letter” (2019, Drama) Ashley Newbrough, “A Date By Christmas Eve” (2019, Romance) Vanessa Len- (:03) “A Christmas Wish” (2019, Comedy) Hilarie Burton, (:01) “A Date By Christmas Christmas” (2019) Megan Tilky Jones, Chanté Bowser. Amalie receives an unsigned gies, Katherine Bailess, Julie McNiven. A dating app grants a Pam Grier. A wooden wishing box is placed in the park as a Eve” (2019) Vanessa Len (23) Hilty, Marcus Rosner. ‘G’ love letter in a Christmas card. woman magical powers. ‘PG’ tradition. ‘PG’ gies. ‘PG’ “Harry Pot- (:35) “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004, Children’s) Daniel Radcliffe, Ru- (:28) “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) Daniel Rad“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016, Fan (28) ter” pert Grint. The young wizard confronts the fugitive Sirius Black. cliffe. Harry may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. tasy) Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston. Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) Peter Billingsley, “A Christmas Story” (1983, Children’s) Peter Billingsley, “A Christmas Story” (1983) ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘14’ Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘PG’ Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon. A boy tries to convince his Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon. A boy tries to convince his Peter Billingsley, Darren (30) parents to get him a BB gun. parents to get him a BB gun. McGavin. “Hitch” (2005) Will Smith, Eva Mendes. A smooth-talker “Monster-in-Law” (2005) Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda. A “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. A boy tries to “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. A boy tries to (31) helps a shy accountant woo an heiress. shrewish woman clashes with her son’s fiancee. convince his parents to get him a BB gun. convince his parents to get him a BB gun. College Football SoFi Hawaii Bowl -- Hawaii vs BYU. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter SportsCenter College Football: SoFi Ha (34) E waii Bowl ESPN Documentaries (N) 30 for 30 On the basketball court and beyond, the story of CFB 150: NFL Live (N) Now or Never UFC Greatest SportsCenter (35) E Dennis Rodman. Greatest (N) Fights (3:00) High School Football WIAA Class 3A Championship: High School Football WIAA Class 2A Championship: Steilacoom vs. Tumwater. Tennis Invesco Series: Oracle Champions Cup. From Hous- The Rich Eisen Show ‘PG’ (36) R Eastside Catholic vs. O’Dea. ton. (Taped) (3:00) “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017, Action) Keanu “John Wick” (2014, Action) Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen. An “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017, Action) Keanu Reeves, Common, Laurence Fishburne. Leg- “Air Force Reeves, Common, Laurence Fishburne. ex-assassin hunts down the gangsters who ruined his life. endary hit man John Wick takes on deadly killers in Rome. One” (1997) (38) P “The Polar Express” (2004, Children’s) Voices of Tom “Elf” (2003, Children’s) Will Ferrell, James Caan. A man “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989, Comedy) (:15) “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple (43) A Hanks, Michael Jeter, Nona Gaye. leaves Santa’s workshop to search for his family. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. must somehow fit in four holiday visits with family. Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg (46) T ers ‘14’ ers ‘14’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘14’ ers ‘14’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ The Aquarium Coral restora- The Aquarium “Slimy is the The Aquarium Feisty baby (:01) The Aquarium: A (:07) The Aquarium: A (:13) The Aquarium: A Deeper Dive (N) ‘PG’ (:19) The The Aquarium: A Deeper (47) A tion efforts. ‘PG’ New Fuzzy” ‘PG’ alligators arrive. ‘PG’ Deeper Dive (N) ‘PG’ Deeper Dive (N) ‘PG’ Aquarium Dive ‘PG’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Gabby Duran Holiday Party Holidays Un- Sydney to the Just Roll With Raven’s K.C. Under- K.C. Under- Big City Good Luck Jessie: NYC (49) D wrapped Max ‘G’ It ‘Y7’ Home ‘G’ cover ‘Y7’ cover ‘Y7’ Greens ‘Y7’ Christmas ‘G’ SpongeBob SpongeBob The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! 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Husband’s bullying of young son leads wife to mull leaving DEAR ABBY: I have even with what hapa 4-year-old boy and a pened to him back then. 2-year-old girl and I’m Knowing him, I don’t worried. My husband think counseling will be bullies our son, “Jake.” an option. I feel I must We often go to a park either live with him at my with swingsets near our son’s expense, or leave. home. Jake runs to the Do you have any advice swings, gets on, and then for me? — ANONYMOUS my husband pushes it IN THE U.S. so hard, Jake screams in DEAR ANONYMOUS: Dear Abby fear. People sitting on the Talk to your husband Jeanne Phillips benches stop talking and and tell him his behavior turn toward us. If I do is hurting the boy and it what I can to stop this, my husband must stop. Does the bullying only pushes me. I see him giggling low occur in the park? If so, avoid going and his eyes flash with his head bent to the park with Daddy. slightly down. I’m concerned about your stateMy husband is not a young father. ment that he “pushes” you if you try I’m worried he will continue to bully to intervene. If you mean it literally, Jake in other ways as he grows. My that is spousal abuse. Deliberately husband is a small man with femifrightening a child is also abuse, nine features and a shy demeanor. which may indeed escalate as the He has told me how some of his boy grows older. Some sessions with older brothers bullied him, and how a licensed psychotherapist could be girls in the neighborhood called him helpful for you in determining what derogatory names. your next steps should be. Divorce I suspect he bullies our son to get may be the surest way to protect both
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so at their own peril. Every traveler, whether in the front or back seat, should buckle up. I’m glad you shared this because so many people are on the road during the holidays. I hope your family’s tragic experience will give them the “nudge” they need.
DEAR ABBY: My late husband refused to wear a seat belt. One day a truck hit him. He was thrown around hard inside the car and spent a month in the hospital. An X-ray showed the back of his brain was mush. He was mentally disabled for the rest of his life and needed care 24/7. It was such a waste. He had been a teacher with a master’s degree in education. My grown children helped me to take care of him. They were heartbroken. This was a tragedy that could have been avoided. It happened only because he didn’t take a few seconds to fasten his seat belt. Please print this as a reminder to your readers, Abby. — COMMON SENSE CALIFORNIAN DEAR CALIFORNIAN: I am truly sorry for your family’s pain. Too many people, drivers and passengers, choose to ignore the seat belt laws. As your letter illustrates, they do
DEAR ABBY: My son recently married his longtime partner, “Kurt.” They are coming to visit soon. How should I introduce “Kurt” to people now? Do I use the word “husband,” “partner” or something else? — LOST FOR THE WORD DEAR LOST: Many gay men use “husband” or “spouse” when referring to the man to whom they are married. But, to be sure, ASK your son and Kurt which title they would prefer you to use. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You might try to stay grounded, but even older Rams cannot help but daydream a little about Christmas past. Little Rams are full of fantasies. A surprise could be heading your way. Tonight: Get ready!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might feel as if you cannot achieve as much as you
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH One-on-one relating might not be as possible as you would like. You could be surprised by what comes down the trail. Distraction appears. An authority figure makes demands that you wish you could ignore! Tonight: Play it relaxed.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Somehow, the lastminute details fall on you despite your efforts to complete what you must. A surprise involving a friend could cause some flurry. A partner might be confused as to how to handle some aspect of the holidays. Tonight: Take time to unwind.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH A child’s excitement delights you to no end. Smile and watch all the fun moments. An unexpected event around your domestic life could set you back; you’ll handle the problem. Tonight: Let your hair down.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You note a certain amount of nostalgia around you,
Dear Readers: Ahh, tradition. We love it this time of year. Who has a Christmas pickle? This is an ornament (doesn’t have to be a pickle) hidden deep in the tree, and the first child to find it gets an extra gift from Santa or is surely guaranteed good luck for the upcoming year. This is a fun tradition; why not give it a whirl? — Heloise
WHEN TO SAY WHAT Dear Heloise: My wife of over 60 years died; the pain is great. Many friends mean well when they talk to me, but I sometimes wish they’d refrain from some things. I don’t feel the need for advice; I just need acknowledgment of my loss. Please don’t say, “Keep focusing on the good times.” You might say, “I cherish the good times I had with her.” Please don’t say, “Don’t worry, she’s with you.”
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HHHH You might sense someone or something heading down the path that you did not anticipate. Relax for now, yet be sensitive to a neighbor or sibling who seems offkilter. You might not want to share your thoughts with this person. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Keep returning messages and calls, but know when the time has come to focus on family and your immediate circle. You might be surprised at a partner’s or loved one’s last-minute panic over a detail. Help them get through it. Tonight: Speak your mind.
HHHH A friend might need extra attention. Make time to give it even if your schedule is crunched. This person will let you know how much your efforts are appreciated. Use caution with last-minute purchases. Tonight: The time is now.
HHHH You may believe you are present in the moment, yet your mind drifts to other matters. A child’s or loved one’s behavior could make you smile. You may be misreading this behavior, and you could be surprised as a result. Tonight: Go with the moment.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH What some people love about you is also what causes you some trouble. You need to be more grounded sometimes. You might feel let down because of a false expectation. Opt for realism and be concerned with others. Tonight: A must appearance.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) HHHHH You beam and others react. You have a way of drawing others close. You might be concerned about a conversation around your home. Trust that you can handle a last-minute hassle. You might be worried about gifts. Tonight: Make it easy.
You might say, “I’m sure you wish she were here, don’t you?” Please don’t say, “It’s all right to cry.” I know it is. You might say, “It hurts, doesn’t it?” Please don’t say, “I know how you feel.” You don’t, unless you’ve been there yourself. But please pray for me, and for all those who experience massive loss. — J. Keith C., Omaha, Neb. Thank you for your email; you’ve helped many. I’m sorry for your loss. — Hugs, Heloise
LET’S GO! Dear Readers: Want to take a break tomorrow and get away from it all? Consider visiting the following places: Mistletoe, Kentucky; Holly, Colorado; Jolly, Georgia; Saint Nicholas, Florida; Santa Claus, Indiana; Garland, Texas; Partridge, Kentucky; Peartree, Tennessee; North Pole, Idaho; and Eggnog, Utah. Or, if you’re over the holidays, how about Humbug, Arizona? — Heloise
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whether from a loved one, child or friend. You smile because you might have a clue about an impending surprise that could delight more than one person. Tonight: Reach out for someone you care about.
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This year, you will be mellow and focused. Nevertheless, your imagination often tosses you into the unknown. You will be more likely to take risks this year. If single, someone is likely to come along who you feel is right for you. Use good sense and let the relationship develop. You could feel the same way about the next person. If attached, the two of you might need to make time for friendly chats to stay in sync. You could be subject to several changes in perspective this year. Sagittarius might be unusually perceptive about you. Listen to their comments more often. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
want. A special friend might serve as a distraction — for better or worse. News you hear could surprise you. Tonight: Get into the swing of things.
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Rescues decry county shipping animals to other states Associated Press
PHOENIX — Arizona’s most populous county has shipped more than 4,000 cats and dogs to shelters in other states over the past 19 months, angering local rescues who say the transport program has severely depleted the pet supply in Phoenix. About two-thirds of the animals shipped out of state between January 2018 and July 2019 were never given an opportunity to be adopted locally before they were placed on transport hold, according to the
Arizona Republic. County leaders said they were animals Arizona families didn’t want: pit bulls, chihuahuas and pets with medical or behavioral issues. But a Republic investigation found the county also sent 308 cairn terriers, 159 poodles, 126 Labrador retrievers, 91 German shepherds and a thousand other mostly small dogs that local animal rescue groups say Phoenix families are looking for and can’t find. Currently, the vast majority of the dogs listed on the Maricopa
County shelter website for adoption are adult pit bull mixes. Major organizations such as HALO Animal Rescue and Arizona Animal Welfare League say the county’s transport program has depleted the pet supply in Phoenix to the point that they’ve started shipping animals in from rural Arizona, other states and Mexico to meet the demand of local adopters. The seemingly unnecessary shuffling of animals across state lines has left the animal welfare community at odds. Mary Martin, the director of
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control since October 2016, said the transport program is essential to saving animal lives and is the reason the county shelter’s euthanasia rate has fallen over the past two years to just 5%. Before that, the county shelter occasionally sent animals to out-of-state shelters when its own facilities reached capacity. At the time, the euthanasia rate was near 30% and county leadership said they had to put animals down to make space in the shelter. It wasn’t until Martin’s arrival
This pet is available at the Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue
This pet is available Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue
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• German Shepherd Dog • Adult • Female • Large • Black • Playful, active, gsd, young • Short Coat Length • House-Trained • Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered • Good in a home with children. • Prefers a home without other dogs. • Adoption fee $300.00
meet Stella Stella is a black German Sheperd and is around two years old. She’s a wonderful girl, very sweet. Gets wound up but calms quickly. She has separation anxiety and really craves human interaction; she is kennel-trained. She gets extremely excited when you come back - even if it’s just from the bathroom. She does good during car rides. She is a very playful and athletic girl and loves catching snowballs. She does not have leash manners and will benefit from training. She is quite dominant and doesn’t have the best social skills with other dogs, she would most likely do best in a home as the only dog or with a submissive dog if given a proper introduction and with a lot of patience. She is said to be good with kids and she has not been around cats. Breed experience is preferred, anyone considering adopting Stella should do their research on the breed.
• Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler & Australian Shepherd Mix • Adult Male Large Black , Gray / Blue / Silver , Merle (Blue) • Crate • Adult • Experienced • Basic commands • Short Coat • House Trained • Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered • Good in a home with other dogs. • Prefers a home without children.
meet zeus Look at this guy who’s available for adoption!! His name is Zeus and he is a two year old Australian Sheperd/Heeler/Lab mix. He likes to play fetch, LOVES attention, and knows basic commands. He’s even crate trained. ? He gets along with other dogs, hasn’t been around cats. ? Zeus needs to be placed in a home with no small children and would benefit from an experienced owner. If you’re interested in adopting Zeus, please read our adoption process and download the Adoption Application at www.kpalrescue.org or email us at kpaladoption@gmail.com; serious inquires only. Please feel free to share.
that the county ramped up the transport program, with shipments of animals leaving the state on planes and in vans almost weekly. They go to shelters in New Mexico, Utah, Idaho and Washington state. “If you’re interested in the welfare of all of the animals in the shelter, then it’s very difficult to argue with the success of the transport programs,” Martin said. Heather Allen, president and CEO of HALO Animal Rescue, said the transport program is not the option that’s best for pets, potential owners or taxpayers.
This pet is available at the Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue
STEVE • Labrador Retriever Mix • Adult • Male • Large Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn • Short Coat • House Trained • Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered. • Good in a home with other dogs, children.
Meet Steve Steve is a very large, very sweet, very mellow guy. He is happy in the house, just sprawled on the floor near the kitchen (or in the kitchen if you say that's okay! ?). He is also just as happy outside sniffing his surroundings but this guy really needs to have a strong containment plan, preferably a fence. Steve is said to be good and appropriate with other dogs, said to love kids, and he hasn’t been around cats. Steve is a good boy but he is not leash trained, will pull, and is very strong. Steve is kennel trained but does fine being left out in the house during the day. He will let you know if he hears noises outside your home, but has not shown signs of being reserved with people you invite into the house. He is fully house-trained but does have a bit of a drooling habit.
KPAL Rescue dogs are fully vetted (vaccinated, microchipped, etc.) and spayed/neutered, there will be an adoption fee of $300 so that we can continue to help other animals in need. As always, donations are also very appreciated. KPAL Rescue has an adoption process in place, our adoptable animals are NOT first come/first serve.
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ciLLiAn • Domestic Medium Hair • Young • Male • Small • Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered
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This pet is available at the Kenai Animal Shelter
This pet is available at the Kenai Animal Shelter
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HAPPINESS IS... GIVING A PET A HOME. PLEASE ADOPT A PET FROM ONE OF YOUR LOCAL SHELTERS Kenai Animal Shelter: 283-7353 Soldotna Animal Shelter: 262-3969 Alaska’s Extended Life Animal Sanctuary: 776-3614 KPAL Rescue: 953-1449 Peninsula Unwanted Pets Society: pupsrescueak@aol.com Clear Creek Cat Rescue (CCCR): (907) 980-8898 Please visit WWW.PETFINDER.COM for available pets at these & other shelters or check the Peninsula Clarion Classified Ads.
• Domestic Long Hair • Adult • Female • Medium • Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
meet Autumn This pretty girl loves to be petted. She is ready to find a forever home!
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Come join us at Soldotna UMC to celebrate our Savior’s love and light. Longest Night Service December 21st 7pm Christmas Eve Services December 24th 7:30pm 158 S. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 907-262-4657
Liturgy Of The Word and Holy Communion Christmas Day Services December 25th 3:00pm 110 S. Spruce St., Kenai 283-6040
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS THROUGH CANDLELIGHT, LESSONS, AND CAROLS. ALL ARE WELCOME.
KENAI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DECEMBER 24, 2019 | 5:00 P.M. 607 FRONTAGE ROAD, KENAI , AK PASTOR: APRIL HALL FACEBOOK.COM/KENAIUMCAK
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Thanking Everyone For a Great Year! Wishing All Happy Holidays!
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