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Thursday, November 8, 2018 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Vol. 49, Issue 34

In the news Sitka police kill 2 bears that entered shed, scratched home SITKA — Sitka police killed two brown bears that entered a shed and menaced a home.

The Daily Sitka Sentinel reports police just before 3 a.m. Tuesday took a call about the bears from a resident at a mobile home court.

The caller said a sow and a cub were eating a deer he had hung inside a shed.

The man called again soon afterward saying the bears were scratching on his house.

Two officers unsuccessfully tried scaring the bears off with their patrol car’s lights and siren and non-lethal “hazing rounds.”

After concluding that the bears could be killed under state law provisions for defense of life and property, the officers used a large-caliber hunting rifle and a 12-guage shotgun to kill both bears in an area away from homes.

GOP claims control of Alaska House ANCHORAGE — Republicans on Wednesday said they had regained control of the Alaska House, an announcement the current House speaker called premature.

The state House has 40 members, and the GOP majority stood at the minimum of 21.

Rep. Dave Talerico of Healy told reporters he was chosen to be the next speaker.

He said the caucus was working out details, such as guiding principles and whether the caucus would require members to vote for the budget.

But Edgmon, in a statement, said ballot counting continues and that there remains one tight House race whose outcome could split the House evenly. A Republican leads in that Fairbanks House race.

If Republicans do take hold of the House, it would be significant. Republican Mike Dunleavy was elected governor, and Republicans are expected to hold the Senate.

Republicans have spent the past two years in the House minority.

The requirement for caucus members to vote for the budget has been a touchy subject. In 2017, two conservative Senate members — Dunleavy and Shelley Hughes — left the Senate’s GOP-led caucus over budget concerns.

How the peninsula voted A breakdown of Tuesday’s election results

By VICTORIA PETERSEN Peninsula Clarion

Peninsula voter turnout for this week’s midterm elections saw a major increase from August’s primary elections and a sharp decrease from other elections in years past, according to the Alaska Division of Elections.

This week, 42.9 percent of registered voters in District, 29, 30 and 31, which cover central, southern and northern peninsula communities, came out to the polls, which is slightly above the state turnout at 41.5 percent. In August’s primaries, 25 percent of registered voters in District 29, 30, and 31 came out to vote.

During the 2016 general election, 65.2 percent of peninsula voters came out to the polls, and in the 2014 general election, 58.9 percent of area voters cast a ballot.

The peninsula opted for more Republican candidates

than Democrat or independent, following state trends.

District O Republican Sen. Peter Micciche will serve another term as a state senator representing central and northern peninsula communities. He took 58.7 percent of the total District 29 and 30 votes, while write-in candidates took 30.6 percent of the vote.

In District 29, Micciche held just over 60 percent of the vote, and in District 30, Micciche held 57.3 percent of the vote.

Governor’s Race In District 29, which encompasses the northern peninsula and includes areas in Nikiski, Hope, Seward, Cooper Landing, Funny River and Sterling, 68.9 percent of voters cast a ballot for Mike Dunleavy, and only 26.2 percent voted for Mark Begich.

In District 30, which in- Voter turnout on the entire peninsula, including Districts 29, 30 and 31 was 42.9 percent, which cludes the Kenai and Soldotna is slightly above the state voter turnout of 41.4 percent of registered voters, according to the See VOTE, page A3 Alaska Division of Elections, Wednesday. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

What happened to Stand for Salmon?

By KEVIN GULLUFSEN Juneau Empire

A ballot measure aimed at protecting salmon habitat received a resounding defeat in the statewide general election Tuesday.

With 98 percent of precincts reporting as of Wednesday afternoon, Ballot Measure 1, commonly known as Stand for Salmon, held only 35.2 percent of Alaska’s vote, with 61.6 percent voting against.

In a state where everyone loves salmon, why did voters reject Ballot Measure 1 by such a large margin?

Measure co-sponsor Mike Wood, a Mat-Su carpenter and set net fisherman, was in good spirits when reached by phone Wednesday. The measure started a conversation, Wood said.

Alaskans now talk about updating fish habitat permitting law. The existence of that discourse means that, though the measure fell, it “fell forward,” Sarah Youngren and supporters of the “Stand for Salmon” Ballot Measure 1 hold signs at the inWood said. tersection of the Sterling and Kenai Spur Highways on Tuesday, in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria See STAND, page A2 Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Anchorage teachers walk out of school board meeting ANCHORAGE (AP) — Hundreds of teachers in Alaska staged a walkout during a school board meeting to protest the board’s leadership.

The Anchorage educators walked out Monday, the night before contract negotiations were scheduled to resume between the school district and teachers union, the Anchorage Daily News reported .

“It was a statement of where they are, which is totally understandable,” Anchorage Schools Superintendent Deena Bishop said of the walkout.

The union and district have a list of items to settle before they reach a three-year contract agreement, including major parts of the contract such as salary and health benefits. It also includes more intricate changes to contract language.

The union’s contract proSee WALK, page A3

Fishermen sentenced for killing Citizens raise concern on parks management plan endangered Steller sea lions

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ANCHORAGE — An Alaska salmon boat skipper who killed endangered Steller sea lions with a shotgun and hindered an investigation has been fined $20,000 in federal court.

Jon Nichols, 31, of Cordova, was sentenced Tuesday to five years’ probation, three months of home confinement and 400 hours of community service.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah Smith also ordered Nichols to publicly apologize in a national commercial fishing magazine.

One of Nichols’ crewmen, Theodore “Teddy” Turgeon, This 2016 photo provided by NOAA Fisheries, shows a harem 21, of Wasilla, also shot the en- of Steller sea lions with one large male, several females and dangered animals. He was sen- their pups on Gillon Point at Agattu Island. (Katie Sweeney/ See LIONS, page A3 NOAA Fisheries via AP, File)

By MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Homer News

With the public comment period ending in a week for the draft of the Kachemak Bay State Park and Wilderness Park Management Plan, Homer residents are taking a closer look at the guidebook for managing the two local state parks.

From 6-8 p.m. tonight, Nov. 8, at the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, the Friends of the Kachemak Bay State Park holds a meeting to discuss issues in the plan. Alaska State Park Ranger Jason Okuly will attend. Last month on Oct. 29, Department of Natural Resources representatives also held an open house on the draft plan at the visitor center.

Interested participants moved around tables with copies of the plan and maps and met with park

officials to ask questions about it.

“State Parks, they came down,” said Mako Haggerty, president of the Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park. “I got the sense at the last meeting their ears were open and they were listening.”

The draft management plan updates a plan adopted in 1995.

It includes management guidance and recommendations for the two parks covering much of the lower Kenai Peninsula along Kachemak Bay and around the tip of the peninsula. The draft plan also includes the Diamond Creek State Recreation Site, Eveline State Recreation Site and Overlook Park State Recreation Site in the Homer area. The plan also includes a trail management plan with recommendations for trail sustainability, design and management criteria.

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. . . Stand Continued from page A1

“Salmon now have a seat at the table, instead of just being on the platter,” as Wood put it.

Money played a big factor in the loss, Wood said.

The coffers behind the principal group supporting the measure, Yes for Salmon — Yes on 1, paled in comparison to that of industry-led opposition group Stand for Alaska — Vote No on One. Measure opponents raised $12 million in cash and in-kind contributions, according to the latest report from the Alaska Public Offices Commission. About half of that money came from a group of six oil and mining companies, which donated $1 million each. Stand for Salmon proponents had only $1.7 million to work with, according to the last APOC report before the election.

That money paid for a spate of TV advertising that kept the opposition’s argument fresh in voters’ minds, Wood said. That argument? The measure would cripple Alaska’s economy.

Calming those fears proved too tough for measure proponents.

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“Oil, gas and mining — everyone laughs that we grabbed the tiger by the tail, but in the end, we jumped on a T-Rex. …

It’s some big money,” Wood said. “Even if we spent $12 million, they would have spent $100 million.”

The uphill funding climb only accounted for so much of the wide margin of victory.

Stand for Salmon lost the messaging battle, Wood said. The eight-page measure written in legalese bored and confused voters, leaving it vulnerable to harsher readings put forth by its opposition.

“It was frickin’ boring, and it was eight pages of boring that nobody could ever really wrap their head around,” Wood said.

Stand for Alaska campaign manager Kati Capozzi credited the measure’s defeat to a group of 550 Alaska businesses, Native corporations and labor unions which lined up against the measure. Business leaders across the state, including Juneau’s Chamber of Commerce, helped spread the vote no message. Oil and mining companies dispatched executives to speak against the measure. Ten of 13 Alaska Native regional corporations called for a no vote.

“Ballot Measure 1 was a radical overhaul of our salmon habitat protections. Voters today showed they believe our current regulations have served to protect our habitat and allow for responsible development,” Capozzi said.

Where Wood called the measure boring, Stand for Salmon campaign director Ryan Schryver said the initiative process may have been “the wrong tool.” Voters have to do their own homework on initiatives, and it’s a tall task to ask voters to learn the nittygritty of Alaska statute.

Making a decision on whether or not to legalize marijuauna, as Alaskans did by ballot initiative in 2014, is easier than deciding whether or not Alaska statute properly protects salmon habitat.

“I think the specifics of the initiative made it open to a lot of distortion and misinformation,” Schryver said.

Though the defeat was resounding, a few pockets around the state voted for the measure in a majority. Six of 40 House districts voted in favor. House District 33, which includes downtown Juneau, Gustavus, Haines and Skagway, voted “Yes” 56.3 percent to 40.3 percent. House Districts 18, 19

and 20, the Democratic stronghold of Anchorage, voted by a slight majority for the measure. Two Bristol Bay districts, 37 and 38, near the proposed site of Pebble Mine, voted in favor, according to the Alaska Division of Elections.

Any update to fish habitat permitting law would be subject to a political landscape that shifted Republican on Tuesday. Governor-elect Mike Dunleavy was against Ballot Measure 1, but Wood is confident Stand for Salmon generated enough political capital that Dunleavy will at least give any new habitat laws a hearing.

Schryver said Stand for Salmon will keep working as an organization to update salmon habitat laws in Alaska.

Next time, Wood said he would consider taking a smaller “bite” into Alaska law.

Making a sweeping change to permitting law would have the greatest effect, Wood said, but a piecemeal approach might be more realistic.

“We were trying to be too goody two-shoes and do it right,” Wood said, adding, “The thing is, is it’s the right thing to do because it’s the law, and we needed a solid foundation to work with.”

of winter heliskiing landing permits to be issued to one operator on a competitive basis in the Sadie Cove-Tutka Bay area, said Monica Alvarez, section chief of DNR Resource Assessment and Development.

Young said helicopter use and landings can be hard on wildlife, especially mountain goats.

“It’s very intrusive and annoying,” he said. “…This is a unique place that is different than any other place in the state, much less the world. … It’s a fragile environment. I think we should just leave it alone.”

Haggerty said another group, the Kachemak Bay State Park Citizens Advisory Board, voted to not accept the draft. Haggerty, a water taxi owner and operator, also sits on the advisory board.

“That sent the message to them (DNR), take it back, take

your comments, redo it and bring it back to us as a draft,” he said.

“That’s what we want: a revised draft.”

Alvarez said so far her office has received about 70 comments, all unique letters.

“Many of them are fairly detailed,” she said. “My hope is we get many more.”

Alvarez said issues people have raised include concerns over helicopter use, the hatchery, drone use, public use cabins, mooring buoys, and the ability of the park to manage proposed trails and facilities.

“People are picking and diving into it,” Alvarez said. “…

We have a lot of work to do. We want to make sure we understand them (comments) thoroughly.”

Alvarez didn’t want to predict when the final plan would be issued. The next step is to consider

comments and come up with a revised and final plan. The DNR Commissioner ultimately makes the decision on approval.

Comments for the Public Review Draft of the Kachemak Bay State Park and Wilderness Park Management Plan must be received no later than Friday, Nov. 16. Comments submitted become public information under AS 40.25.110- AS 40.25.125. Written comments can be mailed, emailed or faxed to: Kachemak Bay State Park Planning, 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1050, Anchorage, AK 99501, Fax: 907-269-8915, email: monica.alvarez@alaska. gov. The draft plan is available at the Homer Public Library, the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and online at dnr. alaska.gov/parks/plans/kbay/ kbayplan.htm.

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. . . Parks Continued from page A1

A nonprofit group supporting the parks, the Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park has concerns about the draft plan, Haggerty said. Among the issues they’ve raised are changes to the Tutka Bay Hatchery, changes in recreational and natural zones, and proposals to allow helicopter skiing and drone use.

“We kind of feel that can get out of hand if it isn’t nipped in the bud,” Haggerty said of drones.

Expanded helicopter use also is a concern of Tom Young, a fixed-wing aircraft pilot and hunter. Currently, limited helicopter landings are allowed on Grewingk Glacier. The draft plan allows for the possibility

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She is the author of five books including the Winona LaDuke Chronicles, one of UAA and APU’s Books of the year. Presented by The KPC Showcase, Kenaitze Indian Tribe and UAA/APU Books of the Year. There will also be a commuCaregiver Support Meeting nity reception and potluck welcoming the author from noon A Caregiver Support Meeting “Holidays or Holy Cow until 2 p.m. at the Tyotka’s Elder Center, 1000 Mission Ave. Days: Destressing the Holiday Season” will take place Tues- in Kenai. day, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Soldotna Senior Center. Please join us to share your experiences as a caregiver, or to sup- Veterans Day ceremony port someone who is a caregiver. For more information, call A Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Sunday, Nov. Sharon or Judy at 907-262-1280.

11 at 11 a.m. at the Soldotna Sports Center. Please come and join in honoring our veterans who are with us and those Kenai National Wildlife Refuge November who have passed. It will be a time to recognize the men and activities women who have given so much in order for us to enjoy the The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center is freedoms and liberties we have in this wonderful country. open every day from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Ski Hill Road near Soldotna. For more information, call 260-2820. All events Soldotna Community Schools Program upare free. coming classes — Drop-in craft and self-guided trail walk, different each —Outsmart the Scammers on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from week —Into Alaska Kids’ Crafts: Explore a new topic every week noon to 1 p.m. Learn how to spot certain red flags that may based on the “Into Alaska” TV program showing Monday nights indicate a scam and how to protect yourself and loved ones.

This class is free. on Animal Planet. Every week until Saturday, Dec. 22 —Alaska Herbal Solutions is providing three class on —PEEPS (Preschool Environmental Education Programs): Thursday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. and 10:30 am. An hour of hands-on how to identify plants and herbs in Alaska and how they can games, crafts, story time and snack all about snowshoe hares. be used naturally. Classes are on Tuesday, Nov. 20, Tuesday, Nov. 27 and Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and are For ages 2-5.

—Special Holiday Hours: The Refuge Visitor Center will be free.

—Declination Roasting Company is teaching Coffee closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. Headquarters Fundamentals on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 15 trail will remain open.

—Turkey Trot: Saturday, Nov. 24 from 2-4 p.m. Walk off the from 12:30 -2:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of tasting and feast with this 3-mile, moderate hike in the woods with a ranger. describing coffee profiles and understanding home brewing Dress for weather. Wear layers and comfortable boots. Suitable equipment and techniques. This class is $45 and each parfor older children and adults. Leave pets at home. Pre-register ticipant will receive a free pound of coffee.

—Adult & High School indoor soccer every Wednesday by calling 907-260-2820.

—Saturday Wildlife Movies: 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.: “Refuge nights from 7-9 p.m. This is a drop-in game as is only $2 Film”; 1 p.m.: “My Life as a Turkey”; 3 p.m.: “Alone in the per night.

For more information please call 907-714-1211.

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Around the Peninsula

Kenai/Soldotna Startup Week

Pottery Bingo in Kenai

Dinner and Bingo fundraiser at Our Lady of Angels 2018 Alaska Startup Week will take place between Sunday, Nov 11 and Saturday, Nov. 17. Featuring classes, lectures, Church Hall basement on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Sefood and drink. Free. For more information visit https://alaska. lect bingo prizes from a choice of pottery items. Proceeds go to St. Eugene Mission for the Poor in Mexico. Dinner starts startupweek.co. at 6:30 p.m. and Bingo at 7 p.m. Bingo cards are $5 with an option of spaghetti dinner $10.

Wilderness First Aid course The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a Wilderness Peninsula Take-a-Break Luncheon First-Aid course on Saturday-Sunday, January 12-13, 2019.

The Peninsula Take-a-Break Luncheon will take place Course cost $185, plus $45 extra for CPR. For more information contact Michelle Ostrowski at michelleostrowski@fws.gov Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Annual Country Fair: Donated your handcrafted items, baked goods and or debajango@gmail.com. Must be 16 or older. gently used items for this annual fundraiser for Stonecroft Ministries. Direct Sales! Silent Auction! Outcry Auction!

KPC Showcase with author Winona LaDuke Inspirational speaker Anita Bacon — “A new song.” LunA presentation by author Winona LaDuke will take place at cheon $12. Complimentary child care. Solid Rock Confer7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 in the McLane Commons at Kenai ence Center, Mile 90.5 Sterling Highway. For reservations Peninsula College. LaDuke is a highly respected award-win- call Susan at 335-6789 or 907-440-1319. Reservations/canning indigenous author, activist, Harvard-trained economist, cellations due by Monday, Nov. 12.

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areas, 68.5 percent of voters chose Dunleavy as their new governor, with only 26.3 percent choosing Begich.

In District 31, the southern peninsula, only 55.7 percent voted for Dunleavy and 38.9 percent against Mark Begich.

In total, 64.3 percent of

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posal would cost an additional $54.4 million over its three years, according to the district’s estimates. The district says its

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tenced to four years’ probation, one month of home incarceration and 40 hours of community service. He was fined $5,000.

Steller sea lions are the largest members of “eared” seals family, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and can live to be 20 to 30 years old. Females can reach nearly 580 pounds and males up to 1,245 pounds in the North Pacific Ocean. They get their name from the big males’ intimidating roar as they protect harems.

Steller sea lions are voracious feeders of fish. Adults eat upward of 6 percent of their body weight per day. They target fish that are always available such as pollock and cod as well as seasonally available fish such as herring and salmon.

After a dramatic decline in numbers of Steller sea lions in

“The Way The Brain Turns…!!”

Artists Olya Silver and Connie Goltz will present a showcase of their work —“The Way The Brain Turns…!! “— during the month of November at the Kaladi Coffee Shop at 315 Kobuk in Soldotna. The show opens on Nov. 1. A reception will be held on Nov. 8 from 4-6 p.m.

Annual Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale The Sterling Senior Center is hosting its Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Will feature handcrafted items and tasty treats.

Come join in the fun and take an angel to assist our Annual Angel Tree project. Elderberry Cafe will be serving lunch.

Further info, call 262-6808.

Spruce beetle workshop A workshop about managing spruce beetle damage and protecting the health of spruce trees will be offered in Kenai on Thursday, Nov. 8. The Alaska Division of Forestry and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host the free workshop from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building at 40610 Kalifornsky Beach Road.

Agency representatives will discuss spruce beetle activity and what landowners can do to limit impacts on their property.

Central Peninsula Garden Club monthly program Putting Your Garden To Bed In Fall And Waking It Up In The Spring: Bobbie Jackson of Jackson Gardens will share her knowledge on how to put a garden or high tunnel away after the growing season so that it wakes up happy and ready to grow again in the spring. Free and open to the public; bring a friend! Refreshments and sometimes door prizes. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Peninsula Grace Church, 44175 Kalifornsky Beach Road (at Mile 19.5, across the road from Craig Taylor Equipment), Soldotna, AK 99669. Membership and general club information is available at www.cenpengardenclub. org, on facebook, or contact Renae Wall, cenpengardenclub@ gmail.com.

Ninilchik Senior Center November events —Bingo Wednesdays after lunch —Holiday Bazaar Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 10-11 —Close for Veteran’s Day Monday, Nov. 11 —Board meeting Thursday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m.

—Sew Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 17 —Closed for Thanksgiving Thursday-Friday, Nov. 22-23

The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council meeting The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council’s Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) teleconference meeting will be hosted in Kenai on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cook Inlet RCAC Office, 8195 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611. The public is welcome to attend. For directions or more information call 907-283-7222 or 800-652-7222.

peninsula voters cast a ballot for Dunleavy, and 30.4 percent for Begich. A total of 2 percent of voters opted for Libertarian candidate Billy Toien or Gov. Bill Walker, despite his campaign suspension.

Alaska Ballot Measure 1 In District 29, 24.1 percent of voters supported the ballot initiative, and 72.8 percent opposed the Stand for Salmon campaign.

In District 30, 74 percent of voters opposed, and 22.7 per-

cent supported the measure.

In District 31, 57.3 percent of voters opposed, with 39.2 percent supporting the measure.

In total on the peninsula, 68 percent of voters said “No” on Ballot Measure 1, and 28.6 percent said “Yes.” The U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Don Young was favored in all peninsula districts, taking 62.6 percent of the vote in total. Democratic

nominee Alyse Galvin made up 35.3 percent of the peninsula vote.

In District 29, 66.8 percent of voters chose incumbent Young; 31.1 percent chose Galvin.

In District 30, Young took 66.9 percent of the vote, while Galvin took 30.9 percent.

In District 31, Young took 54.3 percent of the vote, while Galvin took 44 percent.

Superior Court Judge Michael D. Corey

Anchorage Superior Court Judge Michael D. Corey was ousted by 9,269 votes Tuesday. In September, the judge approved a no-jail plea deal in a case where Anchorage man Justin Schneider choked an Alaska Native woman until she became unconscious, then masturbated on her. Outrage from across the state and nation encouraged voters to vote him off the bench, despite the Alaska Judicial Council recommending his retention.

On the peninsula, 45.7 percent of voters removed Judge Corey, while 36.2 percent of voters sought his retention.

In District 29, 47.9 percent of voters ousted Judge Corey, while 35.8 voted for his retention.

In District 30, 45.2 percent of voters voted him off the bench, and 37.4 voted for him to hold his position.

In District 31, 44 percent of voters voted him out, and 35.6 percent voted for him to stay in his current seat.

proposal would cost about an additional $12 million over the same period.

Educators have come to board meetings for months with concerns, but they feel ignored and disrespected, middle school teacher Kadra Peterson said. They’re not getting sup-

port from board leadership, she added.

The Anchorage School District and Anchorage Education Association union started negotiations in April. They eventually reached a stalemate and called in two federal mediators to help. Their first round of me-

diation didn’t produce a tentative contract. The second round of mediation is scheduled for Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the union’s roughly 3,300 members — including classroom teachers, counselors and school nurses — are working under the terms

of a contract that expired June 30.

The walkout was organized by AK Teachers United, a group that started in May, according to middle school teacher Bryce Purcella, one of the founders.

Purcella described the

group as a “grassroots movement” of Anchorage educators who joined together to voice concerns. He estimated that between 300 and 400 educators attended Monday’s school board meeting, based on the number of handouts distributed.

Alaska, the National Marine Fisheries Service in 1990 listed them as threatened. The agency delisted the eastern population in November 2013.

Federal officials investigated in 2015 after 15 Steller sea lions were found dead at the mouth of the Copper River near Cordova. Huge runs of sockeye and king salmon return to the river, starting in late spring.

Nichols was captain of the fishing boat Iron Hide. Investigators determined that between May and June 2015, Nichols regularly ordered crewmen to shoot at Steller sea lions using shotguns belonging to him and Turgeon.

Nichols shot animals himself and drove the boat toward sea lions to allow Turgeon or other crew members to get a better shot, prosecutors said.

“This crew admitted to shooting over 50 rounds at sea lions and killing at least three of the 15 dead sea lions that rolled

up in 2015,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Aunnie Steward, who prosecuted the case.

The court noted that other Copper River fishing crews likely also shot sea lions, Steward said.

“I would say collectively what was happening in that fishery at that time was some of the worst we’ve seen in decades, if not ever,” she said.

When Nichols learned that federal officers were looking into the sea lions deaths, Nichols obstructed the investigation by coordinating false stories among crew members.

Turgeon, with the encouragement of Nichols, lied to

enforcement officers. He told them no sea lions were shot and that the Iron Hide carried no guns, prosecutors said.

Magistrate Smith commented that she hoped the sentences would provide deterrence to others, Steward said. The magistrate also noted that Nichols’ obstruction was particularly serious.

“It went on for about 15 months,” Steward said. “The captain was working the whole time to keep his crew lying to federal agents,” she said.

Nichols and Turgeon in June pleaded guilty to one count of illegal take of marine mammals.

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With House flip, a return to democracy The Democrats’ return to control

over the House of Representatives is much more than a victory for one party. It is a sign of health for American democracy.

Distrustful of untrammeled majorities, the authors of the Constitution favored checks and balances, including, crucially, the check that the legislative branch might place upon the executive. Over the past two years, the Republican majorities in the House and Senate have failed to exercise reasonable oversight. Now the constitutional system has a fresh chance to work as intended.

The Democratic victory is also a sign of political health, to the extent it is a form of pushback against the excesses, rhetorical and in terms of policy, committed by the Trump administration and propounded by President Trump during this fall’s campaign. Turning against the dominant party in Washington even in a moment of economic prosperity, voters from Key West to Kansas refused to accept the continued degradation of their nation’s political culture. Republicans retained control of the Senate, where the map this year favored their defense. But voters nationwide refused Mr. Trump’s invitation to vote on the basis of fear of immigrants; they did not respond to his depiction of his opposition as dangerous enemies.

Now the House will be in a position to investigate any number of potential administration transgressions and demand accountability: the awful separation of migrant children from their parents; the dubious decision to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census; the president’s harassment of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation.

The new majority also has an opportunity to offer a positive legislative agenda. The Democrats achieved their victory Tuesday night in large part by promising to protect health-care coverage, especially for Americans with preexisting conditions. Though effective in winning over moderate voters, the campaign did not establish a clear mandate for much beyond that — eminently valid — objective. And of course, even if the Democrats set forth a list of specific proposals for the House, before or after Election Day, the Senate and Mr. Trump’s veto pen could block it.

Still, the party can outline an alternative policy direction for the country. It can begin with measures to shore up the Affordable Care Act but then move to reforms of federal gun laws. Where the Republican majority has denied science, the Democrats can offer an approach to climate change. They can propose relief to the “dreamers” and, ideally, other undocumented immigrants, along with generous but not unlimited opportunities for future legal immigration. They should propose to restore the United States to its rightful place as a welcomer of refugees; to end the disgraceful denial of congressional representation to citizens in the District of Columbia; to repeal the most egregious giveaways to the rich in the 2017 tax bill.

Tuesday was a good day for Democrats. It may also be a good day for Republicans, if they take the lessons of their House defeat to heart and reconsider the devil’s bargain they have made with Mr. Trump. Indeed, if the results help lead to a reemergence of that party’s better angels, then it will have been good day for America as a whole.

Will the moment seize Democrats?

We are about to find out whether Democrats meant it when they lamented the loss of civility in Washington. Having won the majority in the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s election, will they cooperate with Republicans and “reach across the aisle,” or will they pander to their base, which wants President Trump’s blood?

Guess which scenario I’m betting on?

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), who will likely head the Financial Services Committee, has promised to seek revenge on the banks, which she notes loaned money to people in the ’90s so they could buy houses they couldn’t afford. When the banks foreclosed, she says, some of her constituents became homeless.

Waters seems to have forgotten that the subprime mortgage crisis began during the Clinton administration. As Investor Business Daily noted in an April 15, 2015 editorial, “The evidence is overwhelming that Clinton was the architect of the financial disaster that wiped out trillions of dollars in household wealth. Under his National Homeownership Strategy, Clinton took more than 100 executive actions to pry bank lending windows wide open.

“Through executive order, he marshaled 10 federal agencies under a littleknown task force to enforce new ‘flexible’ mortgage underwriting guidelines to boost low-income and minority homeownership.”

Waters also has repeatedly stated she wants the president impeached. She is not alone.

According to an advance estimate by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2018, down slightly from the 4.2 percent increase in the second quarter.

Democrats’ second problem is that they will see the election as a mandate and will be tempted to overreach, as Republicans did after winning a House majority in 1994. Democrats, however, should be cautious. Many of the seats they won in Republican-leaning districts will be vulnerable in 2020. The question is whether Democrats will be able to resist the hardcore left in their party that wants to pay back President Trump for beating Hillary Clinton.

Don’t expect much civility in Washington, and don’t look for major media — which is as much an arm of the Democratic Party as Fox News is for the Republican Party — to find fault with any demonstration of incivility by any Democrat.

Instead of seizing the moment, Democrats are likely to be seized by the moment.

And what about President Trump? Will he tone down his rhetoric, as he suggested in a recent interview that he has already done?

Will that make a difference in future Republican prospects?

Between now and the next election gridlock, not comity between the parties, is the likely scenario. Welcome again to a divided government representing a divided nation.

Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.

AP Politics

Wisconsin Democrats rejoice: Scott Walker is finally gone

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, beloved by Republicans for pushing through a conservative revolution but so reviled by liberals that they tried to recall him from office, warned for months that he was at risk of being overwhelmed

by Democratic anger.

He was right.

The tide that swept him out Tuesday stalled a political career that radically transformed the purple state and helped bring about President Donald Trump’s narrow victory there in 2016. For nearly eight years, Walker delighted conservatives and frustrated liberal opponents who could never figure out the right recipe to knock him off. At one point, he was seen as a potential presidential front-runner.

— The Washington Post, Nov. 7 Trump’s entrance into the 2016 race forced Walker out. And distaste over Trump’s first two years as president contributed to depressed Republican turnout, E-mail: and massive Democratic votes, in key parts of Wisconsin, leading to Walker’s narrow news@peninsulaclarion.com 31,000-vote loss to state education chief Write: Fax: Tony Evers.

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Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), who will likely chair the House Judiciary Committee, boasted during the campaign of his qualifications to lead impeachment hearings. Nadler has Cal Thomas hinted, and a few of his colleagues have done more than hint, that newly installed Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh should be subject to more investigations over alleged charges that he sexually assaulted women three decades ago. That is unlikely to happen since one Kavanaugh accuser admitted to lying about being attacked to “grab attention,” there is no corroborating evidence from any of his other accusers and soon-to-be Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has said she would not push to impeach Kavanaugh.

Democrats have at least two problems.

The first is they have no ideas that will do a better job on the economy and jobs than the Trump administration. “Experts” said it was a pipe dream to think economic growth could exceed 3 percent, as candidate Trump promised during the 2016 campaign. It has. President Obama said some manufacturing jobs were lost forever. Trump promised to bring them back, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in February 2018 that, over the past year, manufacturing had added 224,000 jobs.

the 1 percentage point threshold that would allow Walker to seek a recount.

As governor, Walker transformed the state Republican Party into a powerful get-out-the vote machine that consolidated GOP power. He raked in donations from across the country while building his own personal brand.

He was part of the “Cheesehead Revolution” that included Rep. Paul Ryan’s rise to House speaker and Reince Priebus’ leadership of the Republican National Committee before briefly working as Trump’s chief of staff.

“As much as the left hates Scott Walker and showed it with passion on election night, Republicans across the state love Scott Walker,” said Brandon Scholz, a Walker ally and former state GOP director. “He’s been a leader. He’s been a friend. He’s been a champion. He has crisscrossed the state for every event he could possibly be at.”

Walker’s longtime opponents, including a core group who sang protest songs daily in the rotunda of the state Capitol, could barely contain their glee. They danced, hugged, cried and beat on drums for an hour Wednesday, holding signs that said things like “There is a god.”

Keith Steffen joined with dozens others to sing “This Land is Your Land” and other songs with lyrics altered to target Walker.

“I just was hoping it would have come a lot sooner,” he said.

Walker blew into office as part of a red wave in the 2010 election, with Republicans capturing control of the state Legislature at the same time. Together they

enacted a host of conservative reforms, chiefly taking away nearly all collective bargaining power from teachers and other public workers as part of a fight in 2011 that put Wisconsin at the forefront of a new war over union rights.

That battle that drew protests as large as 100,000 people spurred the 2012 recall, which Walker won. It raised his national profile and laid the groundwork for his presidential bid. Along the way, Walker signed laws making Wisconsin a right-towork state, enacting a 20-week abortion ban, passing a concealed-carry law and scaling back a host of environmental regulations that businesses opposed.

Evers seemed like an unlikely hero for liberal Walker opponents. Casting himself as a moderate, the 67-year-old cancer survivor faced criticism that he was too old and too boring to take down the left’s biggest target. But Evers embraced his milquetoast personality straight out of a 1950s family sitcom, routinely peppering his comments with words like “jeepers” and “holy mackerel.” He argued that more civility and less hostility was exactly what voters wanted in the age of Trump.

The former teacher didn’t promise a complete repeal of everything Walker enacted. Instead, he focused on protecting insurance guarantees for people with pre-existing health conditions, increasing spending on education and improving the state’s roads.

But doing anything with a Republican-controlled Legislature that enacted Walker’s agenda will be difficult, if not impossible.

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Nation/World Jeff Sessions pushed out after year of attacks

By By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump, who inserted in his place a Republican Party loyalist with authority to oversee the remainder of the special counsel’s Russia investigation.

The move has potentially ominous implications for special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe given that the new acting attorney general, Matthew Whitaker, until now Sessions’ chief of staff, has questioned the inquiry’s scope and spoke publicly before joining the Justice Department about ways an attorney general could theoretically stymie the investigation.

Congressional Democrats, concerned about protecting Mueller, called on Whitaker to recuse himself from overseeing the investigation in its final but potentially explosive stages.

That duty has belonged to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller and closely monitors his work.

The resignation, in a onepage letter to Trump, came one day after Republicans lost control of the House of Representatives and was the first of several expected post-midterms Cabinet and White House departures. Though Sessions was an early and prominent campaign backer of Trump, his departure letter lacked effusive praise for the president and made clear the resignation came “at your request.”

Canada apologizes for turning away Nazi-era ship of Jews

Jeff Sessions returns to his home in Washington, Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

“Since the day I was honored to be sworn in as attorney general of the United States, I came to work at the Department of Justice every day determined to do my duty and serve my country,” Sessions wrote.

The departure was the culmination of a toxic relationship that frayed just weeks into Sessions’ tenure, when he stepped aside from the Russia investigation because of his campaign advocacy and following the revelation that he had met twice in 2016 with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. Trump blamed the recusal for the appointment of Mueller, who took over the Russia investigation two months later and began examining whether Trump’s hectoring of Sessions was part of a broader effort to obstruct the probe.

The investigation has so far produced 32 criminal charges and guilty pleas from four former Trump aides. But the work is not done and critical decisions await that could shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency.

Mueller’s grand jury, for instance, has heard testimony for months about Trump confidant Roger Stone and what advance knowledge he may have had about Russian hacking of Democratic emails. Mueller’s team has also been pressing for an interview with Trump. And the department is expected at some point to receive a confidential report of Mueller’s findings, though it’s unclear how much will be public.

Separately, Justice Department prosecutors in New York secured a guilty plea from Trump’s former personal lawyer,

Michael Cohen, who said the president directed him to arrange hush-money payments before the 2016 election to two women who said they had sex with Trump.

Trump had repeatedly been talked out of firing Sessions until after the midterms, but he told confidants in recent weeks that he wanted Sessions out as soon as possible after the elections, according to a Republican close to the White House who was not authorized to publicly discuss private conversations.

The president deflected questions about Sessions’ expected departure at a White House news conference Wednesday. He did not mention that White House chief of staff John Kelly had called Sessions beforehand to ask for his resignation. The undated letter was then sent to the White House.

Many red states embrace liberal-backed ballot measures

By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer

Even in deep-red states, voters embraced an array of liberal-backed ballot measures in Tuesday’s election — expanding Medicaid, targeting gerrymandering, boosting minimum wages, legalizing marijuana use.

The results heartened leftof-center activists, who see a path going forward for circumventing Republican-controlled legislatures. With the new Congress deeply split along partisan lines, the outcome ensured that the states will serve as pivotal battlegrounds for social issues heading toward the next election in 2020.

One of the strongest messages emerging from the results is that voters are eager to make the political process, including voting itself, fairer and more accessible.

Michigan, Missouri and Colorado approved changes in redistricting policy aimed at reducing partisan gerrymandering through the use of independent map-drawers. A similar measure in Utah was leading in partial returns.

Voters in Michigan, Maryland and Nevada supported measures calling for automatic or same-day voter registration.

Several states approved new oversight of politicians’ ethics.

And in Florida, there was deci-

sive approval of a measure that will enable an estimated 1.4 million people with prior felony convictions to regain their voting rights.

“We see strong support for these initiatives from independents, Democrats and Republicans,” said Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause.

“The question is whether incumbent officials will wake up to understand that people really do want democracy and that power belongs to the people.”

In two Republican-leaning states, Idaho and Nebraska, voters approved measures to expand Medicaid health coverage to tens of thousands of low-income residents, while a similar measure was leading in Utah. In those states, Republican-led legislatures had refused to take advantage of expanded coverage offered under President Barack Obama’s health care law.

Other notable results: — Michigan voters approved legalization of marijuana for recreational use, making it the first Midwestern state to do so. North Dakota rejected a similar measure, while Missouri voters backed legalization of medical marijuana.

— A minimum wage increase was approved in two states. An Arkansas measure will raise the wage from $8.50 an hour to $11 by 2021; Missouri’s will gradually rise from

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam and the United States have finished the cleanup of dioxin contamination at Danang airport caused by the transport and storage of the herbicide Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. The 30 hectares (74 acres) of land cleansed of the toxic chemical were handed over to Vietnam at a ceremony Wednesday where Vice Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh praised the U.S. government’s involvement in the cleanup.

“It is proof that we are opening a future of good cooperation between the governments of Vietnam and the United States,” Vinh said. “Today marks the day that Danang airport is no longer known as a dioxin hotspot, the day that

Danang people can be assured that their health will not be destroyed by chemicals left over from the war.”

Large amounts of Agent Orange, which contains dioxin, were stored at Danang airport during the war and sprayed

by U.S. forces to defoliate the countryside and deny communist fighters jungle cover. Vietnamese still suffer from the effects of the spraying.

U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink called the joint cleanup a significant milestone in the expanding partnership between the two countries.

“This project truly is a hallmark of our countries’ shared vision to be honest about the past, deal responsibly with remaining legacy issues and turn a point of contention into one of collaboration,” he said.

Kritenbrink said working together on the issues of the

TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally apologized Wednesday on behalf of his nation for turning away a ship full of Jewish refugees trying to flee Nazi Germany in 1939.

The German liner MS St. Louis was carrying 907 German Jews fleeing Nazi persecution and it also had been rejected by Cuba and the United States. The passengers were forced to return to Europe and more than 250 later died in the Holocaust.

Trudeau called the apology long overdue.

Hitler “watched on as we refused their visas, ignored their letters and denied them entry,” Trudeau said in Parliament.

“There is little doubt that our silence permitted the Nazis to come up with their own, ‘final solution’ to the so-called Jewish problem.”

He said lawmakers at the time used Canadian laws to mask anti-Semitism.

“We let anti-Semitism take hold in our communities and become our official policy,” Trudeau said. “To harbor such hatred and indifference toward the refugees was to share in the moral responsibility for their deaths.”

In the run-up to World War II and the ensuing Holocaust, the government heeded anti-Semitic sentiment and severely restricted Jewish immigration. From 1933 to 1945, only about 5,000 Jewish refugees were accepted.

Chile repatriates Haitian migrants SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile has flown 176 Haitians on a voluntary return to their home country as part of a program to reduce the number of unsuccessful migrants in the country.

The Chilean Air Force flight is the first of several planned.

So far, 1,087 Haitians have signed up for the free return.

Interior Ministry Undersecretary Rodrigo Ubilla says about 150,000 Haitians came to Chile during the 2014-2018 term of former President Michelle Bachelet — a number he said was too many for the economy of Chile, a country of some 18 million people.

New center-right President Sebastian Pinera has tightened visa and other requirements.

Police find endangered, poisonous frogs at Colombia airport BOGOTA, Colombia — Police in Colombia’s capital have recovered 216 poisonous frogs from an airport bathroom and authorities say smugglers planned to illegally send them for sale in Germany.

Authorities announced Wednesday they’d found the frogs hidden in small film containers that were buried in a bag filled with clothes. The rescued amphibians include endangered species like the dark orange and black Lehmann’s poison frog.

The creatures can fetch $2,000 each on the illegal wildlife market. They are sought after by collectors and others hoping to obtain their venom.

The frogs are typically found in Colombia’s Choco department near the Pacific coast. Investigators believe the amphibians were transported by land but have not yet determined who is responsible.

—The Associated Press

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the $7.85 minimum wage to $12 an hour.

— Louisiana voters overwhelmingly approved making a unanimous jury a requirement for convictions, scrapping a law dating from the era of racial segregation that allowed for split juries.

— Arizona voters rejected a massive expansion of the state’s private school voucher program criticized as a move to drain money from public schools and give it to rich parents to fund their kids’ private school tuition.

Abortion was on the ballot in three states — one voting to protect access to abortion, the other two backing anti-abortion measures.

In Oregon, voters soundly rejected a measure that would have banned the use of public money to pay for abortion coverage. The measure would have left low-income women on the state’s Medicaid plan to pay out-of-pocket for abortions and would have eliminated abortion coverage for public employees such as teachers and firefighters who receive health coverage under a state plan.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our state,” said Grayson Dempsey, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon.

“Oregonians showed up for reproductive rights access and made it very clear that we will not back down.”

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In this file photo, a warning sign stands in a field contaminated with dioxin near Danang airport, which reads; “Dioxin contamination zone - livestock, poultry and fishery operations not permitted.” (AP Photo/Maika Elan, File)

past “builds strategic trust and enables us to further strengthen our forward-looking partnership that advances shared interests and strong people-topeople ties.”

Between 1962 and 1971, the U.S. military sprayed roughly

11 million gallons of Agent Orange across large swaths of southern Vietnam. Dioxin stays in the soil and in the sediment at the bottom of lakes and rivers for generations. It can enter the food supply through the fat of fish and other animals.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 8, the 312th day of 2018. There are 53 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 8, 2016, Republican Donald Trump was elected America’s 45th president, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton in an astonishing victory for a celebrity businessman and political novice. Republicans kept their majorities in the Senate and House.

On this date: In 1892, former President Grover Cleveland defeated incumbent Benjamin Harrison, becoming the first (and, to date, only) chief executive to win non-consecutive terms to the White House.

In 1923, Adolf Hitler launched his first attempt at seizing power in Germany with a failed coup in Munich that came to be known as the “BeerHall Putsch.”

In 1932, New York Democratic Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated incumbent Republican Herbert Hoover for the presidency.

In 1950, during the Korean War, the first jet-plane battle took place as U.S. Air Force Lt. Russell J. Brown shot down a North Korean MiG-15.

In 1960, Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy defeated Vice President Richard M. Nixon for the presidency.

In 1966, Edward W. Brooke (R-Mass.) became the first black candidate to be elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote.

In 1972, the premium cable TV network HBO (Home Box Office) made its debut with a showing of the movie “Sometimes a Great Notion.”

In 1974, a federal judge in Cleveland dismissed charges against eight Ohio National Guardsmen accused of violating the civil rights of students who were killed or wounded in the 1970 Kent State shootings.

In 1987, 11 people were killed when an Irish Republican Army bomb exploded as crowds gathered in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, for a ceremony honoring Britain’s war dead.

In 1994, midterm elections resulted in Republicans winning a majority in the Senate while at the same time gaining control of the House for the first time in 40 years.

In 2000, a statewide recount began in Florida, which emerged as critical in deciding the winner of the 2000 presidential election. Earlier that day, Vice President Al Gore had telephoned Texas Gov. George W. Bush to concede, but called back about an hour later to retract his concession.

Waco special counsel John C. Danforth released his final report absolving the government of wrongdoing in the 1993 siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Texas.

In 2002, the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved Resolution 1441, aimed at forcing Saddam Hussein to disarm or face “serious consequences.” President George W. Bush said the new resolution presented the Iraqi regime “with a final test.”

Ten years ago: Indonesia executed three Islamic militants for helping to plan and carry out the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, many of them foreign tourists. An accident on a Russian nuclear submarine undergoing a test in the Sea of Japan asphyxiated 20 people on board. Florence Wald, a former Yale nursing dean whose interest in compassionate care led her to launch the first U.S. hospice program, died in Branford, Conn. at age 91.

Five years ago: Typhoon Haiyan (HY’-ahn), one of the strongest storms on record, slammed into the central Philippines, it left more than 7,300 people dead or missing, flattened villages and displaced more than 5 million.

One year ago: In a speech to South Korean lawmakers in Seoul, President Donald Trump warned North Korea, “Do not underestimate us.”

Director Ridley Scott decided to cut Kevin Spacey out of the alreadycompleted movie “All the Money in the World” because of the sexual misconduct allegations against Spacey and reshoot his many scenes using Christopher Plummer, just six weeks ahead of the film’s release date.

Garth Brooks continued his winning streak as entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards; Carrie Underwood broke down while singing during the “in Memoriam” section after photos of the 58 people who died in a shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas were shown.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Norman Lloyd is 104. Actor Alain Delon is 83. Singer-actress Bonnie Bramlett is 74. Singer Bonnie Raitt is 69.

TV personality Mary Hart is 68. Former Playboy Enterprises chairman and chief executive Christie Hefner is 66. Actress Alfre Woodard is 66.

Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones is 64. Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro is 64. Rock musician Pearl Thompson (The Cure) is 61.

Singer-actor Leif Garrett is 57. Chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay is 52. Actress Courtney Thorne-Smith is 51. Actress Parker Posey is 50.

Rock musician Jimmy Chaney is 49. Actress Roxana Zal is 49. Singer Diana King is 48. Actor Gonzalo Menendez is 47. Rock musician Scott Devendorf (The National) is 46. Actress Gretchen Mol is 45. ABC News anchor David Muir is 45. Actor Matthew Rhys is 44. Actress Tara Reid is 43. Country singer Bucky Covington is 41. Actress Dania Ramirez is 39.

Actress Azura Skye is 37. Actor Chris Rankin is 35. TV personality Jack Osbourne is 33. Actress Jessica Lowndes is 30. R&B singer SZA is 29.

Singer-actor Riker Lynch is 27. Country singer Lauren Alaina is 24. Actor Van Crosby (TV: “Splitting Up Together”) is 16.

Thought for Today: “Man is born to live, not to prepare for life.” -- Boris Pasternak, Russian author (1890-1960).

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SoHi volleyball gets on good side of bracket

By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

Heading into their third state tournament appearance in five years, the Soldotna Stars volleyball squad is looking at one of the nicest state brackets they’ve seen.

Five days after finishing third in the Northern Lights Conference tournament, SoHi begins its Class 4A state tournament run today at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage with a 1:30 p.m. match against West Valley. A win moves the Stars to a 7 p.m. matchup tonight against the winner of Thunder Mountain and West, while a loss drops the Stars to an 11:45 a.m. Friday elimination contest.

More important for the Stars, however, could be the lucky draw of the bracket matchups, as the “big dogs” of the tournament are all on the other side, with Dimond, South Anchorage, Wasilla and Colony all matched up in Thursday’s other

first-round games.

“Those guys are always the leaders of the pack,” said SoHi head coach Sheila Kupferschmid. “We didn’t get them first round, they’re not even in our bracket. That’s good, so I can say I’m optimistic.”

As head coach at SoHi, Kupferchmid has helped bring the Stars to the big dance three out of five years, including 2017 when SoHi went 1-2 to finish fifth, SoHi’s best appearance of the last five years.

SoHi finished 13-4 this year in nontournament play, then clinched their ticket to state with a 3-0 win over Palmer at the NLC tourney before finishing with a 3-0 loss to Colony and a tight 3-2 loss to Wasilla with an 18-16 fifth set score.

Wasilla went on to win the NLC title.

Kupferschmid said the competition was close between the Knights, Warriors and Stars, which she believes sets SoHi up for a competitive state run, as long as things go right.

‘That region tournament was very competitive. We’re right in there with the best, we’re very competitive, and it just happens that (Colony and Wasilla) are on the other side of the bracket.’

— Sheila Kupferschmid, Soldotna volleyball coach “That region tournament was very competitive,” she said. “We’re right in there with the best, we’re very competitive, and it just happens that (Colony and Wasilla) are on the other side of the bracket.”

Since losing to West Valley 3-1 in an elimination game last year at state, SoHi has only faced the Wolfpack once, a 25-9 victory in one set Sept. 14 at the West Spiketacular tournament.

Kupferschmid said West Valley always features a group of tall players that control the net, but last year’s state squad graduated several key seniors. The

2018 Wolfpack features seven seniors on the team, but it’s a squad that SoHi has beaten this year.

“I told the kids, if I were you, I would be excited,” Kupferschmid said. “I’d be encouraged. It’s an opportunity.”

Kupferschmid added that her team, which is one of most experienced SoHi teams she has coached with six seniors on the state roster, will need to play aggressively to stay in contention.

“Every match is different, and what we need … is my outsides need to be able to keep balls in

the court,” Kupferschmid said.

“Always an area that can break down is our serve-receive. We’ve emphasized it in the latter part of this season, and I think we’re much improved. That’s an area if you win that serve and servereceive, it’s a big part of the match.”

SoHi has flourished this year with First-Team All-Conference hitters Ituau Tuisaula and Aliann Schmidt and SecondTeam middle Bailey Leach at the net. The trio have provided an injection of power at the front of the net, along with seniors Brittani Blossom and Kodi McGillivray and junior Serena Foglia.

“I think my front line can match up with anyone’s front line,” Kupferchmid said.

Kupferschmid also credited junior First-Team All-Conference libero Holleigh Jaime for keeping plays alive behind the vaunted front line.

“She’s peaking at the right time,” Kupferschmid said. “She had a good region tournament.”

Nikiski, Homer: Different paths, same goal

By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

The two peninsula programs that made it into the Class 3A state volleyball tournament got there in different ways, but both share the same goal. Win. The Nikiski Bulldogs are fresh off a Southcentral Conference title, their second in three years, and begin their state tournament today at 3:15 p.m. against the Barrow Whalers. A victory advances the Bulldogs to a 7 p.m. quarterfinal matchup with the winner of Valdez and Homer, while a loss drops the squad to an 11:45 a.m. Friday elimination game.

“I definitely think the girls are really excited,” said Nikiski head coach Stacey Segura.

“They know winning regions is very important, but that’s not the end of the road and this has got to be the peak of their season.”

The Homer Mariners, which finished third in the conference tournament and needed an atlarge bid to get to state, open with defending champions Valdez at 1:30 p.m., and a win or loss would advance the Mariners into one of the two same matchups Nikiski would go to.

Mariners head coach Sara Pennington said Homer athletic director Chris Perk was the one to inform her and the team about winning the at-large spot, reserved for the team ranked highest among those that missed out on automatic qualifiers from region play.

“We didn’t know for sure, but I was pretty confident that we were going to get it with the teams we beat,” Pennington said. “They were extremely excited, especially our seniors. It means a lot considering the last time Homer went was 2015.”

The two peninsula coaches are also entering the big dance with different levels of experience. For Segura, this is the fifth time in her seven years as head coach at Nikiski that she’s brought the Bulldogs to the state tournament.

Pennington, on the other hand, is in her first season as Homer head coach.

For Nikiski, this weekend represents a chance to recapture the magic of the 2016 season, where the Bulldogs won the Southcentral crown, then parlayed that success into a deep state tournament run that resulted in a championship final appearance.

However, Nikiski faltered at just the wrong time in the 2016

state tourney, losing to Mt. Edgecumbe in the title game and the “if-necessary” match to head home with a runner-up result.

Since that tough ending, the Bulldogs have salivated at the thought of exorcising some state demons.

“The girls were talking about that game (Tuesday),” Segura said. “They were talking about how they lost that first game, and they were already in tears and it looked like they had given up before (the if-necessary game).

“As a coach you do everything you can and at that time they were so young, and now they’re so determined to stay positive.”

Nikiski’s current senior class — setter Emma Wik, middle hitter Bethany Carstens and libero Kelsey Clark — remember that heartbreaking loss. As talented and brighteyed sophomores in 2016 that didn’t have the experience to go with it, Segura said the seniors are ready to capture that elusive state crown.

“They’re itching to go back there,” she said. “We can do it on our best day.”

Plus, as Segura pointed out, Nikiski has seen its fair share of five-set matches over the past two years that have hardened the upperclassmen on the team to the point that Segura says nothing fazes them. Just last week in the championship game against Grace Christian, Nikiski found itself down 4-0 early in the winner-take-all set, but came back to win it.

“I definitely think we have the upper hand when it comes to five (sets),” Segura said.

“I’ve worked with them the last couple years and have just told them, ‘Just pretend you’re behind.’ The girls really know how to buckle down.”

The Bulldogs went 9-4 in nontournament play this year prior to winning the Southcentral title, but did not face Barrow. Segura said she is anticipating a scrappy Whalers team that finished second last year to Valdez.

“We’re focusing on one team at a time,” she said. “It’s a true double-elimination bracket, and we have to go through everyone to be number one.”

Segura stressed the importance of every member playing her best, but said that the seniors are prepared to lead the squad. Segura said Carstens is a power hitter that will need to strike early and often.

Harvick receives massive penalty

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kevin Harvick’s bid for a second NASCAR title suffered a massive setback when he was stripped of his berth in the championship race after series inspectors found his winning car from Texas Motor Speed-

way had been deliberately altered to give him a performance advantage.

NASCAR said Wednesday night it believes Harvick’s spoiler was intentionally offset to the right to give the Ford an aerodynamic advantage when he drove through the corners at Texas.

“We give it to her when we need the power,” Segura said.

“She can get in a rut sometimes, but she gets herself out of it.

She has a competitive drive.”

Segura also said that Wik and Clark are the team’s calmer leaders, and their defense and offensive set-making will be crucial.

“They’re never over-excited or super down,” she said.

“They’re consistent on defense.

Emma just mends everyone together positively, she’s the first one to lift others up.”

Segura added that junior Kaitlyn Johnson has been a powerful contender coming out of the weak side of Nikiski’s attack this year, and her play will go a long way in determining the Bulldog’s’ success.

“Not many teams are prepared for such a weak-side attacker,” Segura said.

Homer went 8-4 in nontournament play before the region tournament and Pennington

said the Mariners are not satisfied just to be a part of the show.

“We’re definitely wanting to go out with a fight,” she said.

“There are some teams we can beat at state, and I think we definitely expect to get the short end of the stick as an at-large team. It’s not an easy side of the bracket, but think we’ll play well against them.”

The first-year coach said a state appearance was not high on her list coming into the season with Homer.

“I remember being interviewed and telling (the reporter) my expectation was to improve through the season,” Pennington said. “It definitely makes me happy, and just seeing that I’ve been able to help them grow is great.”

Homer’s task will be tough with the defending state champion Valdez Buccaneers first up. Valdez won two of the past three years, and earlier this

year, the Mariners lost a set to Valdez at the Grace Grizzly tournament in early October.

Pennington said the memory of how Valdez attacks is hazy, but she expects a close game with the Bucs and that a full team effort will be needed to win.

“It’s hard to pinpoint one or two of our players, they’re all valuable to us,” she said. “Every single one really needs to do a good job, they can’t perform well just by themselves.

All of them will contribute a big amount.”

Homer’s success this year has come from many players, namely junior outside hitter Kelli Bishop, sophomore middle hitter Tonda Smude, junior middle Marina Carroll and sophomore right side hitter Laura Inama. Pennington also said senior setter Brianna Hetrick has been consistent in setting up the attack.

Class 4A state volleyball tournament

All matches at the Alaska Airlines Center Thursday’s games Game 1 — Wasilla vs. South, 10 a.m.

Game 2 — Dimond vs. Colony, 11:45 a.m.

Game 3 — Soldotna vs. West Valley, 1:30 p.m.

Game 4 — Thunder Mountain vs.

West, 3:15 p.m.

Game 5 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 5:15 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m.

Friday’s games Game 7 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 10 a.m.

Game 8 — Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 11:45 a.m.

Game 9 — Game 6 loser vs. Game 7 winner, 1:30 p.m.

Game 10 — Game 5 loser vs. Game 8 winner, 3:15 p.m.

Game 11 — Game 5 winner vs.

Game 6 winner, 5:15 p.m.

Game 12 — Game 9 winner vs.

Game 10 winner, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games Game 13 — Game 11 loser vs.

Game 12 winner, 12 p.m.

Game 14 — Game 11 winner vs.

Game 13 winner, 5 p.m. (championship) Game 15 — Game 14 winner vs.

Game 14 loser, 6:45 p.m. (if necessary)

Class 3A state volleyball tournament

All matches at the Alaska Airlines Center Thursday’s games Game 1 — Grace Christian vs. Mt. Edgecumbe, 10 a.m.

Game 2 — Nome vs. Monroe Catholic, 11:45 a.m.

Game 3 — Homer vs. Valdez, 1:30 p.m.

Game 4 — Nikiski vs. Barrow, 3:15 p.m.

Game 5 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 5:15 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m.

Friday’s games Game 7 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 10 a.m.

Game 8 — Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 11:45 a.m.

Game 9 — Game 6 loser vs. Game 7 winner, 1:30 p. m.

Game 10 — Game 5 loser vs. Game 8 winner, 3:15 p.m.

Game 11 — Game 5 winner vs.

Game 6 winner, 5:15 p.m.

Game 12 — Game 9 winner vs.

Game 10 winner, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games Game 13 — Game 12 winner vs.

Game 11 loser, 10 a.m.

Game 14 — Game 11 winner vs.

Game 13 winner, 2 p.m. (championship) Game 15 — Game 14 winner vs.

Game 14 loser, 3:45 p.m. (if necessary)

Scoreboard BASKETBALL NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 11 1 .917 — Boston 6 4 .600 4 Philadelphia 7 5 .583 4 Brooklyn 5 6 .455 5½ New York 4 8 .333 7 Southeast Division Charlotte 6 5 .545 — Miami 5 5 .500 ½ Orlando 4 7 .364 2 Atlanta 3 8 .273 3 Washington 2 8 .200 3½ Central Division Milwaukee 8 2 .800 — Indiana 7 5 .583 2 Detroit 5 5 .500 3 Chicago 3 9 .250 6 Cleveland 1 10 .091 7½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division San Antonio 6 4 .600 Memphis 6 4 .600 New Orleans 5 6 .455 Houston 4 5 .444 Dallas 3 8 .273 Northwest Division Denver 9 2 .818 Portland 8 3 .727 Oklahoma City 6 4 .600 Utah 5 6 .455 Minnesota 4 8 .333 Pacific Division Golden State 10 1 .909 L.A. Clippers 6 4 .600 Sacramento 6 5 .545 L.A. Lakers 5 6 .455 Phoenix 2 8 .200

— — 1½ 1½ 3½ — 1 2½ 4 5½ — 3½ 4 5 7½

Wednesday’s Games Detroit 103, Orlando 96 Oklahoma City 95, Cleveland 86 Miami 95, San Antonio 88 New York 112, Atlanta 107 Memphis 89, Denver 87 New Orleans 107, Chicago 98 Philadelphia 100, Indiana 94 Utah 117, Dallas 102 Toronto 114, Sacramento 105 L.A. Lakers 114, Minnesota 110 Thursday’s Games Houston at Oklahoma City, 4 p.m.

Boston at Phoenix, 5 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Portland, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Golden State, 6:30 p.m.

All Times ADT

Men’s Major Scores EAST Bucknell 88, St. Bonaventure 85, OT St. Francis Brooklyn 92, Medgar Evers College 42 St. Peter’s 93, Lafayette 86, OT SOUTH FAU 98, Florida Institute of Technology 52 FIU 110, Webber International 84 Georgia Southern 139, Carver 51 Howard 115, Washington Adven-

tist University 91 Kennesaw St. 68, Oglethorpe 57 Marshall 105, E. Kentucky 77 Stetson 116, Johnson (FL) 66 William & Mary 79, High Point 69 MIDWEST Bradley 74, UW-Parkside 58 Dayton 78, North Florida 70 DePaul 80, Bethune-Cookman 58 Ohio 97, Wilberforce 61 Ohio St. 64, Cincinnati 56 South Dakota 83, York College (NE) 58 Wright St. 96, W. Carolina 73 SOUTHWEST St. Edwards 77, UTSA 76 TCU 66, CS Bakersfield 61 Texas A&M 98, Savannah St. 83 Texas A&M-CC 81, Howard Payne 34 FAR WEST Arizona 90, Houston Baptist 60 Cal Poly 82, Menlo 75 Colorado St. 100, Colorado Christian 66 Pepperdine 100, Cal State Dominguez Hills 66 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 87, McNeese St. 65 San Jose St. 89, Life Pacific College 72

Women’s Major Scores EAST Navy 81, The Catholic University of America 36 UCF 61, Pittsburgh 58 Villanova 59, Hartford 41

SOUTHWEST North Texas 82, Mid-America Christian University 35 Texas A&M 65, Rice 54 FAR WEST Gonzaga 76, Montana 52 Idaho St. 72, California Baptist 57 Pepperdine 65, Hawaii 64 S. Utah 69, San Diego 59 Stanford 71, UC Davis 43 UC Irvine 105, Life Pacific College 31 Utah 74, Nevada 52 Wyoming 80, Chadron State 33

Hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 15 11 3 1 23 55 40 Toronto 15 10 5 0 20 51 40 Boston 14 8 4 2 18 39 31 Montreal 15 8 5 2 18 48 45 Buffalo 15 7 6 2 16 43 44 Ottawa 15 6 6 3 15 52 62 Detroit 15 5 8 2 12 40 55 Florida 11 3 5 3 9 34 41 Metropolitan Division N.Y. Islanders 14 8 4 2 18 45 34 Washington 14 7 4 3 17 52 50 Columbus 15 8 6 1 17 50 52 Pittsburgh 14 6 5 3 15 47 47 Philadelphia 15 7 7 1 15 48 56 N.Y. Rangers 15 7 7 1 15 43 47 Carolina 15 6 7 2 14 40 45 New Jersey 13 6 6 1 13 42 43

SOUTH

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Alabama 88, SE Louisiana 40 Bethune-Cookman 73, Edward Waters 46 Coll. of Charleston 95, North Greenville 62 Davidson 80, Queens University of Charlotte 47 Furman 71, Coker 42 Georgia St. 70, UNC-Greensboro 63 Hampton 72, FAU 68 Indiana St. 62, Marshall 53 Jacksonville 73, Webber International 39 Kennesaw St. 80, Middle Georgia 70 Kentucky 87, Alabama St. 35 Memphis 68, Jackson St. 67 Morgan St. 60, Washington Adventist University 43 Murray St. 81, Evansville 53 N. Kentucky 73, Alderson-Broaddus 32 NC State 77, Belmont 62 Radford 61, SC State 31 South Alabama 75, Spring Hill 57

Central Division Nashville 15 12 3 0 24 51 31 Minnesota 14 8 4 2 18 43 40 Winnipeg 14 8 5 1 17 41 38 Dallas 15 8 6 1 17 42 40 Colorado 15 7 5 3 17 53 44 Chicago 15 6 6 3 15 46 56 St. Louis 13 5 5 3 13 46 48 Pacific Division San Jose 15 8 4 3 19 50 46 Calgary 16 9 6 1 19 54 53 Vancouver 16 9 6 1 19 49 53 Edmonton 15 8 6 1 17 44 46 Anaheim 17 7 7 3 17 41 48 Arizona 13 7 6 0 14 37 29 Vegas 15 6 8 1 13 34 42 Los Angeles 14 5 8 1 11 32 46 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.

MIDWEST Drake 83, Nebraska 77 Ill.-Chicago 75, Valparaiso 65 Illinois 88, Alabama A&M 60 Indiana 68, Milwaukee 66 Kansas 67, UMKC 55 Purdue 80, Ball St. 38 South Dakota 77, Creighton 65 Wichita St. 76, Ark.-Pine Bluff 39 Xavier 91, Chicago St. 56

Wednesday’s Games Washington 2, Pittsburgh 1 Nashville 4, Colorado 1 Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Thursday’s Games Vancouver at Boston, 3 p.m.

Edmonton at Florida, 3 p.m.

Arizona at Philadelphia, 3 p.m.

Buffalo at Montreal, 3:30 p.m.

Vegas at Ottawa, 3:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 3:30 p.m.

Carolina at Chicago, 4:30 p.m.

San Jose at Dallas, 4:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m.

All Times ADT

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Promoted Brian O’Halloran and Eddie Romero to executive vice presidents/assistant general managers, Zach Scott to senior vice president/assistant general manager, Raquel Ferreira to senior vice president/major and minor league operations, Brian Abraham to director/minor league operations, Joe McDonald to director/baseball analytics, Mike Regan to director/baseball administration and special projects, Marcus Cuellar to coordinator/ player personnel, Alex Gimenez coordinator/major league operations, Patrick McLaughlin to coordinator of Florida baseball operations/minor league video, Justin Horowitz to amateur scouting crosschecker/special projects, Todd Claus and Rolando Pino tlo co-director/international scouting and Brandon Henry to major league assistant trainer. Named Matt Davis area scout/Ohio Valley, JJ Altobelli area scout/southern California, Chris Becerra special assistant/international scouting and Mike Silvestri international crosschecker.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with LHP CC Sabathia on a one-year contract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Named Dave Hudgens bench coach.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Named Mike Fast special assistant to the general manager.

MIAMI MARLINS — Named Adrian Lorenzo special assistant/ baseball operations and scouting and Nate Adcock, Dana Duquette and Scott Fairbanks area scouts.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Named Derek Hyde vice president of information technology and Sharon McNally vice president of marketing.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Assigned RHP Kazuhisa Makita outright to El Paso (PCL).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Denver C Nikola Jokic $25,000 for using derogatory and offensive language during a postgame interview.

DETROIT PISTONS — Assigned F Henry Ellenson and G Khyri Thomas to Grand Rapids (NBAGL).

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined the Miami Dolphins $30,000 and coach Adam Gase $15,000 for an injury report violation a month ago involving QB Ryan Tannehill.

ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released OL Kyle Friend from the practice squad. Signed WR Mon-

tay Crockett to the practice squad.

ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed DE Bruce Irvin to a one-year contract.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed LB Christian Kirksey and DB E.J. Gaines on injured reserve. Waived DB Denzel Rice.

Released OL Jake Eldrenkamp from the practice squad. Signed DB Juston Burris from the N.Y. Jets practice squad and DB Arrion Springs to the practice squad. Claimed DB Phillip Gaines off waivers from Buffalo and DB Jermaine Whitehead from Green Bay. DETROIT LIONS — Released TE Hakeem Valles from the practice squad. Signed WR Andy Jones to the practice squad.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Waived RB Tyler Ervin. Claimed WR DeAndre Carter off waivers from Philadelphia.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Claimed RB Ameer Abdullah off Detroit waivers. Waived RB Roc Thomas.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed OL Matt Tobin. Signed RB Josh Ferguson to the practice squad.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Agreed to terms with WR Dez Bryant.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Fined Edmonton F Milan Lucic $10,000 for roughing Tampa Bay F Mathieu Joseph.

ANAHEIM DUCKS — Reassigned C Chase De Leo to San Diego (AHL).

ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled G Hunter Miska from Tucson (AHL).

BOSTON BRUINS — Recalled F Joona Koppanen from Atlanta (ECHL) to Providence (AHL).

CALGARY FLAMES — Placed F Dillon Dube on injured reserve, retroactive to Saturday. Recalled F Anthony Peluso from Stockton (AHL).

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Assigned F Nicolas Roy to Charlotte (AHL). Recalled Fs Clark Bishop and Phil Di Giuseppe from Charlotte.

DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned C Christoffer Ehn to Grand Rapids (AHL).

EDMONTON OILERS — Assigned F Nolan Vesey from Bakersfield (AHL) to Wichita (ECHL).

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Recalled Fs Austin Poganski and Tanner Kaspick from Tulsa (ECHL) to San Antonio (AHL).

MOTORSPORTS NASCAR — Docked Kevin Harvick 40 points and stripped him of his automatic berth in NASCAR Monster Energy’s championship race because his winning car failed inspection after Sunday’s race.

Peninsula Clarion | Thursday, November 8, 2018 | A7

Pigskin Pick‘em Panthers, Steelers set to test January toughness

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wo teams headed for January football, the Panthers and Steelers, get to test their mettle on Thursday night. It should be a good one in prime time.

Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin, who’s 1-1 in Super Bowls, isn’t admitting any postseason thoughts are in the minds of his players or himself. But he has to like how the Steelers have performed in four straight victories.

“I’m not trying to look for specific areas, I just try to challenge these guys to get better every day,” Tomlin says.

“That’s what we’re focused on. I think that if we do that daily that will give us a chance to produce consistent performances that are on the rise. Not only in the second quarter (of the season) but as we continue through this journey.”

That journey has Carolina (6-2), ranked fifth in the AP Pro32, at No. 7 Pittsburgh. The Steelers (5-2-1) are a 5½-point favorite in the week’s best matchup.

The Panthers have won three straight and five of six. They are particularly strong running the ball, though Pittsburgh is stingy in that area on defense.

Carolina trails New Orleans by one game in the NFC South and leads the wild-card chase. Pittsburgh has a halfro icks game lead in the AFC North over Cincinnati.

This could come down to the final B arry W ilner play, which would be a treat to begin Week 10.

No. 13 Seattle (plus 10) STEELERS, 33-31 at No. 4 Los Angeles Rams KNOCKOUT POOL: Pro Picks is That’s a lot of points for a game on a roll, and the Bears kept it going.

This time, we’ll buy into underachiev- that many Seahawks fans will attend.

RAMS, 30-23 ing (or under skilled perhaps) GREEN BAY. No. 29 Arizona (plus 16 1-2) at No. 2 (tie) Kansas City No. 20 Dallas (plus 6 1-2) at No. 11 Philadelphia Pro Picks rarely is afraid to lay so many points. So ...

Yes, it’s a bitter-rivalry game. But CHIEFS 40, CARDINALS 22 Eagles come off a bye, Cowboys off a poor showing.

BEST BET: EAGLES, 27-16 No. 22 Detroit (plus 6 1-2) at No. 10 Chicago No. 1 New Orleans (minus 4 1-2) First of two meetings in less than at No. 12 Cincinnati three weeks.

BEARS, 22-14 With Eagles up next, Saints could stumble here. They won’t.

SAINTS, 31-23 No. 15 Washington (plus 3) at No. 25 Tampa Bay

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Redskins’ record could plummet with all those O-line injuries.

BUCCANEERS, 33-31 No. 2 (tie) New England (minus 6 1-2) at No. 17 Tennessee Brady has Patriots in their usual fine November form.

PATRIOTS, 31-19 No. 14 Atlanta (minus 4) at No. 27 Cleveland

No. 21 Jacksonville (plus 3) at No. 23 Indianapolis Could there be a worse matchup this weekend? Well, see below.

JAGUARS, 21-20 No. 31 Buffalo (plus 7) at No. 26 New York Jets Could there be a worse matchup?

Well, see Monday night.

JETS, 8-5

Are the injury-ravaged Falcons in No. 30 New York Giants (plus 3 1-2) midst of a turnaround? at No. 28 San Francisco, Monday FALCONS, 26-20 night The worst matchup. And in prime No. 6 Los Angeles Chargers (minus time.

10) at No. 32 Oakland UPSET SPECIAL: GIANTS, 1913 We ask once again: Have Raiders 2018 RECORD: given up?

Last Week: Against spread (9-4).

CHARGERS, 33-16 Straight up (9-4) Season Totals: Against spread (65No. 19 Miami (plus 10) 62-4). Straight up: (90-42-2) at No. 16 Green Bay Best Bet: 3-6 against spread, 7-2 straight up Dolphins have better record, PackUpset special: 6-3 against spread, ers have much better team.

5-3-1 straight up PACKERS, 34-20

Bryant joins a Saints offense that is already humming METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Dez Bryant has found a new team, agreeing to join the already prolific offense of the surging New Orleans Saints.

The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, who has been looking for an NFL home since becoming a free agent in April, will now have a chance to catch passes from one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history in New Orleans’ Drew Brees.

“There is certainly a skillset

that he has that is going to be beneficial. So I look forward to getting to work with him. I look forward to building a rapport with him. I look forward to getting him involved in this offense and just become a complement to all the guys that we already have,” Brees said. “He’ll be a great addition.”

The 30-year-old Bryant and the Saints agreed to contract terms on Wednesday, and it remains unclear to what extent

Bryant will play when New Orleans visits Cincinnati on Sunday. Bryant spent his first eight years in the NFL with Dallas and last season caught 69 passes for 838 yards and six touchdowns, including a 50-yard scoring play, for the Cowboys.

However, his professional reputation has been marred at times by public confrontations with coaches and teammates during games and practices.

Veteran Saints tight end Ben

Watson said players in New Orleans’ locker room must guard against pre-judging Bryant based on superficial observations from old television clips without knowing all the facts or how Bryant has evolved personally since.

“I don’t know Dez. I wasn’t in the locker room with him in Dallas. I don’t know all the dynamics,” Watson said. “I also don’t know what’s transpired with him personally since that situation.

So the great thing about a locker

room, I think, is we take guys in and we say, ‘Hey, what are you like now?’”

Seeking salary cap relief, the Cowboys released Bryant after last season with two years remaining on the receiver’s fiveyear, $70 million contract.

Last season was Bryant’s best since he caught 88 passes for 1,320 yards and 16 TDs in 2014, which at the time was his third consecutive season with at least 1,200 yards receiving. He signed

his last Cowboys contract right after that, but has not approached that level of production since — a central reason Dallas released him in April.

“What matters is, what are we going to do for the next eight games?” said Watson, who played for the Patriots when running back Corey Dillon arrived with a reputation as a malcontent from Cincinnati in 2004 and helped New England win a Super Bowl.

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What’s Happening Events and Exhibitions n True Tales, Told Live presents live music and storytelling on the theme “Risky Business: Tales of taking the leap,” at 6 p.m.Nov. 16 at Ode’s Deli in Soldotna, in conjunction with Startup Week Alaska. Admission is free. Local storytellers share a true tale based on the night’s theme, live, with no notes. Storytellers wanted. Contact Jenny at jneyman@kdll. org or 907-394-6397 for more information. n Artists Olya Silver and Connie Goltz will present a showcase of their work —“The Way The Brain Turns…!! “— during the monthof November at the Kaladi Coffee Shop at 315 Kobuk in Soldotna. The show opens on Nov. 1. A reception will be held on Nov. 8 from 4-6 p.m. n “Forever Christmas” Holiday Variety Show presented by Forever Dance Alaska will take place Thursday, Nov 29 at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec 1 at 7 p.m. at the Renee C. Henderson auditorium in Kenai. Cost is $6. $1 KPBSD seat charge. Call 262-1641 or email info@foreverdancealaska.com. n Celebrate artist Jim Evenson through his extraordinary.

Some of Jim’s finest originals are available for purchase at Home Gallery in Kenai. The gallery is located at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway across from the Kenai Visitors Center. For more information call 907-335-4663. n Kenai Performers will present “The Ballad of Kenai” to celebrate its 50th anniversary Nov. 15-18. General admission $26, children/seniors/military $21. Show times at 7 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 15-17 and 2 p.m. on Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 17-18. For more information visit kenaiperformers. org. n The Peninsula Art Guild presents “Fact and Fiction,” an art show by James Adcox and Chris Jenness will run for the months of November and December at Kenai Fine Arts Center. n The Performing Arts Society is pleased to present two favorite local musicians in concert on Friday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church. The concert features Tomoka Raften and Maria Allison performing flute and piano classics from around the world. Guest artist Mark Wolbers will add the tones of the Basset horn. Tickets are $20 general, $10 student.They are available at River City Books, Northcountry Fair, Already Read Books, Country Liquors, and at the door. n The Sterling Community REC Center will host a holiday craft and vendor fair on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Vendors still welcome. Call 262-7224. Booth spaces are $45. n Star of the North Lutheran Women’s Missionary League members are hosting a Christmas Bazaar to help fund local, state, and national mission projects on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Star of the North Lutheran Church, 216 N. Forest Drive in Kenai. Baked goods and craft items will be available for sale. All funds are distributed to help those less fortunate. For more information call 283-4153 or 398-4846.

Entertainment n Veronica’s in Old Town Kenai has Open Mic from 6-8 p.m.

Friday. Call Veronica’s at 283-2725.

n The Flats Bistro presents Mike Morgan on Fridays starting at 6:30 p.m.

n The Alaska Roadhouse Bar and Grill hosts open horseshoe tournaments Thursday nights at the bar on Golddust Drive. For more information, call 262-9887. n Acapulco, 43543 Sterling Highway in Soldotna, has live music at 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting at 5 p.m. n A bluegrass jam takes place on the first Sunday of the month at from 1-4 p.m. at the Mount Redoubt Baptist Church on South Lovers Loop in Nikiski.

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By Marty Myre As the town evolves and begins to slow Ground covered in leaves Sky producing; a winter’s glow Sun had its time — days growing shorter Many people here Are now, South of the Border Birds and Bugs — they need one another Nurturing life Like a baby and its mother Oceans of crystals — sparkle the land Reflecting the sun Creating colors a grand Every breath taken — inhale the cold Summer is over As the winter unfolds Mornings start — with red on the nose Time spent outside Can numb the toes Beauty of winter — It comes with a bite Walking under A moon-lit, winter’s night Fun in the snow — Find your gear Mix your drinks hot Instead of a beer With the winter’s grip Life comes at a cost All in the hands Of A Winter’s Frost Dedicated to my family and friends Poems must include the writer’s name, phone number and address. They should be kept to no more than 300 words.

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‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ — Passable family entertainment for the holidays R EELING IT IN C HRIS J ENNESS

Let me get out of the way at the outset that this week’s “Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is not a great movie by any standards. The writing veers between childish and obvious to overly dramatic. The characters are thinly drawn, and the plot is only barely thought out.

That said, the movie is fun and makes for an entertaining hour and half that you can take the kids to and not feel as though you’ve completely wasted your time.

Too often during the holiday season, it feels like these kinds of movies are either too dark and edgy, as if the filmmakers are trying to prove their bona fides by thumbing their nose at convention, or the movies are treacly and stupid, made for preschoolers by people with no ability to tell the difference.

This movie tells a tale with scope, but not so much scope that you are asked to consider anything further than the credits. There are stakes, and even a moment or two that are legitimately a little scary.

The filmmakers have wisely chosen not to include a whole host of goofy magical

creatures, which I’m sure was a temptation considering the fairy tale feel of the film.

Not great, true, but this “Nutcracker” is solid and balanced.

The movie opens with a pretty cool tracking shot of an owl flying through turn-of-the-century London before alighting outside the home of Clara Stahlbaum, an inquisitive young lady with the mind of an engineer. There is a pall of sadness over the family after the death of their mother, Marie (this is a Disney movie, after all.

Can’t have two living parents.) But, owing

to her father’s need to keep up appearances, the entire clan, including Clara’s sister and brother, make their way to a fabulous Christmas party at the home of Morgan Freeman’s Godfather character.

Not like a “sleep with the fishes” kind of Godfather, but more in the fairy vein — although he didn’t seem to be magical so much as whimsical. Freeman’s character is a good example of the problems with this movie. He’s entertaining enough, though his presence and position in this era of See REEL, page B2

Raften, Allison to perform Friday

By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

The first Performing Arts Society concert of the season showed the international-caliber talent this area can attract in pianist Teresa Walters. The second one will showcase the international-caliber talent living right here on the central Kenai Peninsula.

Tomoka Raften and Maria Allison will give a concert of classical flute and piano Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church.

“Tomoka lives here but she has performed internationally,” Allison said of Raften, who moved to Soldotna in 2013.

“We’re lucky to have her here.”

Allison said that two years ago, the world-famous James Galway was giving a master class in Switzerland and Raften was one of 10 flutists from around the world chosen to attend.

Raften received a Master of Music from the University of Music “Franz Liszt” Weimar in Germany and a bachelor’s in flute performance, with honors, from Kyoto City University of Arts in Japan.

Allison got her bachelor’s and master’s at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying music education, piano performance and chamber music. Her fingerprints have been all over the area music scene for years. Raften is not the first international talent to sing her praises.

“I love playing with Maria as a musician,” said Raften, who will play a sixth concert with Allison. “We share the same passion.”

Raften said music is more than just the correct notes and rhythm. She said per-

Closeup flute on the keyboard of piano, musical instrument (File photo)

formers discover the emotions the composer intended, then relay those emotions from a piece that may have been written hundreds of years ago to a modern audience.

“It’s like an actor that plays Shakespeare,” Raften said. “The musician has to create the artwork out of what the composer made.”

Raften chose the six pieces to be performed. She said she chose them from a wide range of time periods and countries.

The evening starts with Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sonata for flute and keyboard in G minor. According to program notes, the piece may have been composed by Bach, Bach’s son Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach or a collaboration between the two.

“I think almost every concert I’ve done with her, we’ve played Bach,” said Allison of the composer born in 1685. “She knows I love playing Bach.”

Next is Air Valaques by Franz Doppler.

Raften said flutes have gotten much better since the time of Doppler, who was born in 1821. She said this Romantic piece is a technical challenge on the modern flute.

Following is Sonata for Flute and Piano

by Francis Poulenc, born in 1899. Raften said Poulenc was known as half monk, half naughty boy. His father was Catholic, while his mother was an artist. Listeners can hear how that plays out in his music.

Ballade for Flute and Piano, by Frank Martin, is next. Raften said Martin is Swiss See SHOW, page B2

‘Dracul’ — a terrifying take on a horror classic The Bookwork Sez It was just a little scratch.

You wouldn’t have even noticed it, except for the blood — and there was a lot of that. A surprising amount, in fact, for such a small scuff on the side of your wrist, the end of your finger, the top of your thigh, or, as in the new novel, “Dracul” by Dacre Stoker & J.D. Barker, your neck.

He could hear the thing breathing.

It was a raspy sound, half-howl, partgroan, and Bram Stoker was running out of items he could bless to keep the creature from the room where he sat. He watched the door, fearing he would lose the battle before daybreak.

As he waited, Stoker remembered…

He’d been born a sickly child, and had been confined to his bed in an attic room for much of his first decade of life.

It was a time of famine in Dublin and he might’ve even died were it not for his father’s job, which allowed for care, a decent home, ample food, and a governess for the Stoker children.

Nanny Ellen Crone was stern, but loving, and the children adored her though she came and went as she pleased, which vexed Stoker’s mother. As Stoker remembered, Nanny Ellen saved his life during a particularly bad bout with his illness, but he couldn’t exactly recall how she’d done it. Not long after that, and a childishly im-

pulsive chase through a bog (or was it a nightmare?), Ellen disappeared.

Didn’t she? Many years later, Stoker’s sister thought she saw Ellen in Paris. His oldest brother thought he’d seen her in Clontarf. It was her but not her, looking as though she was still a girl.

Ellen would have been middle-aged by then, so how could that be? And why did Stoker still have wounds on his wrist that tormented him when he thought of her and the night she saved his life?

He thought about those things, as a beast or wraith or something scratched at his door…

Before you crack the cover of “Dracul,” make sure you have enough light bulbs.

You’re going to want to use them to make your house nice and bright and safe because this may not be the most innovative premise for a novel, but it’s one of the scariest.

Gone from the classic tale is its original sense of distance; here, authors Dacre Stoker (a great-grandnephew of the real Bram) and J.D. Barker put Bram Stoker directly into a tale that dives, neck-first, into horror with hinted end-notes of truth. That’s excellent and it ratchets up the fright-factor, though it’s tempered when we’re asked to believe that Stoker as a 7-year-old is more intelligent and articulate than any mid-19th century adult might be.

But never mind. Stay, as this gothic novel with undertones of modernism

gently draws you into a snarling sense of doom until you’re fully snared in a lockthe-doors, turn-on-the-lights scare-session. Stay, as you’ll race-read to get past the goosebumpiest fright, heart galloping, hoping that the locks hold.

Stay, as “Dracul” leaves you scratching for air.

Terri Schlichenmeyer is the Bookworm.

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. . . Events n

An all acoustic jam takes place every Thursday. The jam takes place at Christ Lutheran Continued from page B1 Church in Soldotna on the first Thursday of the month, and at the Kenai Senior Center during the rest of the month. Jam starts at 6:30 p.m. n AmVets Post 4 has reopened in its brand new building on Kalifornsky Beach across from Jumpin’ Junction. Eligible veterans and their families are invited to stop by to find out more about AmVets and their involvement in the Veteran community.

For members and invited guests, Friday night dance to “Running with Scissors,” and Saturday Burn your own steak and karaoke with Cowboy Don. n Odie’s Deli in Soldotna has live music Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Pub Quiz night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. n The Bow bar in Kenai has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays.

. . . Reel

London doesn’t really make a lot of sense. Eye-patched, wealthy, and American, not to Continued from page B1 mention black, I was dying to know a little of his back story, but “Nutcracker” never offers anything up.

Regardless, Godfather gives Clara the present of a ticket into the land of Four Realms, where three of the realms, those of Flowers, Sweets, and Snowflakes, are warring with the Land of Amusements, the banished fourth realm. The cause for this war is vague, and the particulars fall apart pretty quickly when you consider them in relation to the rest of the plot, but ignoring all that, the filmmakers manage to make the Land of Amusements a legitimately scary place, with roiling mouse kings and creepy clowns.

Gradually, it is revealed that Clara’s mother, Marie, was the queen and founder of this magical world, and news of her death throws things into chaos. Mother Ginger, played by Helen Mirren, leader of the fourth realm, appears to be bent on the domination of the other three realms, leading Clara and the other leaders to a desperate solution.

“The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is loosely based on ideas from the famous ballet, and I imagine many people are going to criticize this film for not including enough recognizable Nutcracker content.

I couldn’t tell if this was supposed to be an adaptation, a continuation, or simply a side story to the original. There is a little bit of dancing in the film, as well as over the credits, and, as much as I don’t really care for the classic ballet, there were a few moments of modern dance interpretation of the music that I thought were really interesting.

I’d like to see an update of the dance, somehow. In the end, though, I think the inclusion of Nutcracker elements is simply a way to graft something recognizable on what is, essentially, a Narnia-lite retread. It’s lucky the cast is charming and the effects well-done or else “Four Realms” could be insufferable.

As it is, the movie is a nice little diversion from an otherwise busy season. Nothing wrong with that. Grade: B “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is rated PG for mild scares and mild violence.

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and wrote this piece in 1940, a great time of tumult for the world.

Continued from page B1 “The Frank Martin is very dramatic with a lot of dark, ominous stuff,” Allison said. “The way it builds from soft to loud, slow to fast is very dramatic.”

Next up is Voice for Solo Flutist by Takemitsu Toru, who lived from 1930 to 1996. Raften said Toru combines Eastern and Western music. He grew up in Japan when the U.S. Army was still there after World War II and initially rejected the Japanese tradition of music before coming back to it later.

“It’s like a continuation of natural sound, like water dripping or wind through a bamboo forest,” Raften said.

The duo will call on clarinetist Mark Wolbers, the University of Alaska Anchorage Emeritus Professor of Music, for Trio for Piano, Cello and Flute by Friedrich Kuhlau, who was born in 1786 and fled his native Germany for Denmark as a young man.

Wolbers transcribed the cello part in the piece for basset horn.

“Mark Wolbers has played with Tomoka and me several times,” Allison said. “He’s a good friend and musical comrade and he’ll be fun to have here.”

In keeping with the mission of the Performing Arts Society, Raften and Allison will give two concerts in the schools in January.

Tickets for Friday’s event are $20, or $10 for students. They are available at Northcountry Fair, River City Books, Already Read Books and Country Liquor.

Bruce Springsteen, Seth Meyers headline veterans fundraiser

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Springsteen teamed up with country star Eric Church on a version of “Working on the Highway” and Jon Stewart laced into Donald Trump at a bawdy event Monday in New York that gathered comedians and musicians to help raise money for military veterans.

Springsteen, a vocal critic of several White House policies, avoided politics completely at the Stand Up for Heroes show, instead offering a few off-color jokes and four songs, including “Dancing in the Dark,” ”The Hard Land” and “If I Should Fall Behind” with his wife, Patti Scialfa.

The Boss, in jeans, a white shirt and a jean jacket, was returning to the event now in its 12 year, having been the musical guest since the beginning. Last year, the Red Hot Chili Peppers took his spot as he worked on his one-man “Springsteen on Broadway.”

Stand Up for Heroes is copresented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival. It kicks off the festival and raises money for the Woodruff foundation, which funds programs for in-

jured veterans and their families. The foundation is named for the ABC news anchor injured in Iraq in 2006. It raised over $5.4 million at the event, held at the 6,000-seat Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Stewart, also a veteran of the event, opened his set ridiculing the notion that America faced a threat from thousands of Central American migrants traveling northward in a caravan. “I’m so scared,” he said.

“There’s thousands of sharecroppers coming at America at 1 to 2 miles per hour. They’ll be here by April.”

Jimmy Carr, a British comedian, hit the stage with mostly blue, edgy material, but had some jokes at the expense of the commander in chief. “Walls work,” he deadpanned. “I was in China last year. I didn’t see one Mexican.”

But the other comedians on the bill stayed away from politics, despite the event being held on the eve of divisive midterm elections. Last year’s event was more political, with comics such as John Oliver and Trevor Noah attending.

This time, Jim Gaffigan poked fun at his able girth and told a story about having his appendix removed in Alaska

Bob Woodruff, left, Bruce Springsteen, center, and Lee Woodruff, stand on stage at the 12th annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit concert on Mondayin New York. (Photo by Brad Barket/ Invision/AP)

and then going for a hike when he and his family encountered a bear. “I looked at the tour guide. He said, ‘Don’t worry, I have bear spray.’ I was like, ‘Do you have anything stronger?’”

Seth Meyers returned to a very personal source of material, namely the birth of his children. For his first, his wife was in so much discomfort that she was on her hands and knees in the back of an Uber on their way to the hospital with her head out the window, screaming, “I do not like this.” Myers noted: “In New York City, nobody blinked an eye.”

Church played three songs, including “Desperate Man,” ”Hippie Radio” and the unreleased “Still Standing Their Ground.” He strapped on a guitar to join Springsteen on “Working on the Highway.”

The audience also cheered dozens of servicemen and servicewomen from Iraq and Afghanistan who were seated in the first few rows. “These wars are not over,” Woodruff said.

“There is still a need for our mission and there will be that need for years to come.” He and his wife also urged everyone to vote on Tuesday.

Grammy winner Roy Hargrove dies at age 49

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trumpeter Roy Hargrove, a prolific player who provided his jazz sound to records across a vast range of styles and won two Grammys, has died at age 49, his manager said Saturday.

Hargrove died in New York on Friday of cardiac arrest stemming from a longtime fight with kidney disease, longtime manager Larry Clothier said in a statement.

Clothier said Hargrove “was known just as intensely for his brimming fire and fury as he was for his gorgeous, signature balladry. Over and over, his sound attested to and sanctified his deep love for music.

His unselfish timbre covered the waterfront of every musical landscape.”

Many of Hargrove’s peers regarded him as the greatest trumpeter of his generation.

Through his own bands and as a sideman, Hargrove brewed his jazz with African and Latin sounds, R&B, soul, pop, funk and hip-hop.

He led the progressive, genre-melding group The RH Factor, played in sessions for Common, Erykah Badu and D’Angelo, and collaborated with jazz giants including Her-

bie Hancock and Wynton Marsalis.

“He is literally the one man horn section I hear in my head when I think about music,” Questlove, drummer and leader of the Roots, said on Instagram Saturday. “Love to the immortal timeless genius that will forever be Roy Hargrove y’all.”

A native of Waco, Texas, Hargrove was discovered by his fellow trumpeter Marsalis while Hargrove was playing at a performing-arts high school in Dallas. He went on to the Berklee College of Music in Boston and then transferred to the New School in New York, where he joined in jam sessions at jazz clubs in the evening. One of those clubs, the Blue Note, said on its Twitter account Saturday that Hargrove was a “young master and friend gone too soon.”

Hargrove released his first solo album, “Diamond in the Rough,” in 1990. He won his first Grammy in 1998 with his Afro-Cuban band Crisol for its album “Habana.” He then won another in 2002 for “Directions in Music Live at Massey Hall,” featuring a band he led with pianist Herbie Hancock and saxophonist Michael Brecker.

Questlove, who worked with Hargrove on several projects, said his improvisational skills were astonishing.

In this photo, American jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove performs at the Five Continents Jazz festival, in Marseille, southern France. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

“I can’t properly document how crucial and spot on Roy was with his craft man,” he said. “We NEVER gave him instructions: just played the song and watched him go.”

Other tributes flowed from the musical community as word spread of Hargrove’s death.

“I have no words over the loss of my dear brother of 31 years,” bass player Christian McBride said on Twitter. “We played on a lot of sessions together, traveled a lot of miles together, laughed a lot together, bickered on occasion — and I wouldn’t change our relationship for anything in the world.

Bless you, Roy Hargrove.”

Trumpet player and composer Keyon Harrold called

Hargrove the “trumpeter jazz king” on Instagram.

“The spirit that radiated from the bell of his horn was always a force of youth enthralled with the wisdom of old,” Harrold said.

Don Cheadle, who directed and starred in the 2016 movie “Miles Ahead” about trumpet great Miles Davis, tweeted a picture of himself with Hargrove, saying: “You were a beautiful soul, young lion, you will be terribly missed.”

Hargrove is survived by his wife Aida, daughter Kamala, mother Jacklyn and brother Brian.

Memorial plans are in the works, but no details have been announced yet.

With $50 million debut, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is no poor boy

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and 20th Century Fox are — for now, at least — champions of the world.

“Bohemian Rhapsody,” starring Rami Malek as the late Queen frontman, shrugged off production troubles and mediocre reviews to debut with $50 million in weekend ticket sales in U.S. and Canada, and another $72.5 million internationally, according to studio estimates Sunday. That was well beyond expectations, which had pegged the film closer to $35-40 million in its opening weekend.

But audiences rushed to theaters to see the widely praised performance by Malek, the “Mr. Robot” star, and to hear Queen’s foot-stomping anthems like “We are the Champions,” ”Another One Bites the Dust” and the operatic title song. The movie, which Bryan Singer directed before being replaced by Dexter Fletcher, at times has an almost concert-like feel, including a lengthy re-creation of the band’s 1985 Live Aid performance.

“It really is a celebration of Queen and their music, and I think we did a really good job of letting people know that that’s what this is,” said Chris Aronson, distribution chief for Fox.

In soaring to No. 1, the Fox release trounced one from Disney, which will soon own the studio. Despite a production budget of $125 million, the Walt Disney Co.’s lavish, big-budget “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” opened with just $20 million. Disney is set to merge with Fox in the coming months, effectively ending the 103-yearold Fox, one of Hollywood’s six major studios.

“We were hoping for a stronger start, but we do think it’s a film that people will find as we head into the holidays,” said Cathleen Taff, head of theatrical distribution for Disney.

Though Disney’s record of success is the envy of Hollywood, “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” marks the studio’s third misfire this year following the underperforming “A Wrinkle in Time” and “Solo.”

The studio’s CGI-stuffed resurrection of E.T.A. Hoffmann story was positioned as an early holiday season release, but flopped with critics (34 percent “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes) and sparked only modest interest from audiences. It grossed $38.5 million overseas.

“Bohemian Rhapsody,” made for $52 million, was largely dismissed by critics as an overly conventional rock biopic (60 percent “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes). But the film proved more popular with moviegoers, who gave the PG13 release, produced by Gra-

ham King, an A CinemaScore and 4 1/2 stars out of five on Comscore’s PostTrak audience survey.

“Even in the negativity that came out of critics, there was always a ‘but,’ almost universally: ‘But Rami is great,’” noted Aronson. “I’m very happy for Graham and Rami and the entire filmmaking team. And I’m happy for the home team.

This is a big win for Fox.” Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore, praised Fox’s rollout of the film as “pitch perfect.” Dergarabedian also cited Malek’s breakout big-screen performance and the sustained interest in all things musical at the box office. Musically based films have lately been major draws in theaters, from Fox’s own “The Greatest Showman” earlier in the year to Warner Bros.’ Oscar favorite “A Star Is Born,” which collected another $11.1 million in its fifth weekend for $165.6 million overall.

“It seems that audiences can’t get enough of movies that have music baked into their DNA,” Dergarabedian said.

“That’s proving to be a very successful formula.”

Another winning formula — Tiffany Haddish plus anything — came up short over the weekend.

“Nobody’s Fool,” which paired Haddish with another box-office force in writer-director-producer Tyler Perry,

opened in third with a so-so $14 million. While far from disastrous for a movie that cost $19 million to make, the muted performance of “Nobody’s Fool” seemed likely a result of oversaturation. Two films starring Haddish — “Night School” and “The Oath” — have opened in the past six weeks, and “Night School” is still No. 12 at the box office.

In limited release, Joel Edgerton’s acclaimed gay conversion therapy drama “Boy Erased,” starring Lucas Hedges, opened with a strong per-theater average of $44,000 in five theaters.

Matthew Heineman’s “A Private War,” starring Rosamund Pike as war correspondent Marie Colvin, opened in four theaters with a per-theater average of $18,000.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday also are included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

1. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” $50 million ($72.5 million international).

2. “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,” $20 million ($38.5 million international).

3. “Nobody’s Fool,” $14 million ($265,000 international).

4. “A Star Is Born,” $11.1 million ($13.9 million interna-

This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Gwilym Lee, from left, Rami Malek and Joe Mazzello in a scene from “Bohemian Rhapsody.” (Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)

tional).

5. “Halloween,” $11 million ($18.3 million international).

6. “Venom,” $7.9 million ($15.6 million international).

7. “Smallfoot,” $3.8 million ($12.1 million international).

8. “Goosebumps 2,” $3.7 million ($9 million international).

9. “Hunter Killer,” $3.5 million ($3.3 million international).

10. “The Hate U Give,” $3.4 million.

———— Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according to comScore: 1. “Bohemian Rhapsody,”

$72.5 million.

2. “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,” $38.5 million.

3. “Halloween,” $18.3 million.

4. “Venom,” $15.6 million.

5. “A Star Is Born,” $13.9 million 6. “Smallfoot,” $12.1 million.

7. “Intimate Strangers,” $10.1 million.

8. “Goosebumps 2,” $9 million.

9. “Le Grand Bain,” $7.4 million.

10. “The House With a Clock in its Walls,” $7.2 million.

——— Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jakecoyleAP

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Extra place set at the table helps combat holiday blues the summer, I completed a test I needed to become fully licensed in my field.

However, I’m still working in my current position at intern wages, although I have repeatedly requested a meeting with my employer to talk money. He continues to say he doesn’t have time, and we will discuss it later. He even agreed to a time on a certain day but failed to show up for Abigail Van Buren the meeting. When I emailed him the amount I want, he replied, “We’ll talk about it later.” Should I continue to press the issue? Call him?

Email? Or just look for other work?

-- CONCERNED ABOUT MONEY DEAR CONCERNED: You have done enough.

Pushing your employer further won’t help. The ball is now in his court. Start quietly looking for another job -- one in which your skills will be appropriately compensated.

DEAR ABBY: How can I tactfully tell an elementary school teacher in whose class I assist that she uses poor grammar and words that aren’t words (i.e., “I

boughten this yesterday,” or, “Her and me went to the soccer game.”)? I am fond of this teacher but feel she’s doing a disservice to her pupils. Other than that she’s a devoted, energetic teacher. It is really difficult to bite my tongue.

-- TACTFUL IN THE EAST DEAR TACTFUL: Children model their behavior after the example the adults around them provide. That a teacher would consistently do what she’s doing in a classroom setting is shocking. How could she have become a licensed educator with such poor English skills?

Politically speaking, I don’t think that as her subordinate you should take it upon yourself to correct the woman. I do think this is something you should discuss with the school principal.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018: This year you break past patterns that have held you back in the past.

You might not even be conscious of these changes. You will notice people treating you better as a result, as they admire your ability to transform. If you are single, you will notice a tendency to splurge more in an effort to impress others. You will draw potential suitors toward you, but might not want to commit. If you are attached, you and your sweetie build more financial security and make some strong, positive investments. SAGITTARIUS will be lucky for you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might find the morning tense and possibly even difficult. Do not allow a close associate to push you beyond your limits. Optimism surrounds you. Don’t take someone’s efforts for granted. Reach out to a loved one at a distance whom you care a lot about. Tonight: Say “yes.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Try as you might, you cannot deny the importance of a key person in your life. Opportunities emerge when you least expect it. An offer that could increase your income needs serious evaluation.

Don’t call something a done deal until it really is one. Tonight: Defer to others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Use the earlier part of the day for routine matters. You could be prone to push someone too hard in an attempt to have him or her see a situation as you do. Remember to

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respect others’ differences. You can learn a lot from this person. Tonight: Accept an offer that seems too good to be true.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Your mind seems to be focused on a situation that could play out in several different ways.

No matter how you look at this matter, you see tremendous potential.

What is stopping you? Go for what you want, and don’t doubt yourself.

Tonight: Play until you’re too tired to continue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might sense that someone is aggravated with you.

You might be surprised by what you discover if you let your guard down.

Not everything in your immediate realm is exactly as you think it is. Do some much-needed research. Tonight: Start the weekend early if you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Speak your mind without hesitation. At first, you might run into some restrictions. A partner could have a sharp tone to his or her voice. Allow your imagination to flourish, and keep your attitude positive. Good luck follows you. Tonight: Stay open-minded and encouraging.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might be rightfully concerned over a matter that keeps rearing its ugly head. Let go of your reservations for now. Know that everything will work out just fine. Once you stop worrying, you will feel much better. Your concerns seem to melt away. Tonight: Hang out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might feel as if you are on top of the world right now. Please note that you have a tendency to go

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overboard. You might have a closeto-impossible time reining yourself in. Perhaps it would be best if you just let the chips fall where they may.

Tonight: Paint the town red.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You enter one of the most significant days of the year. Jupiter, the planet associated with abundance, enters your sign and initiates a new 12-year luck cycle. The first year of this cycle is often unusually lucky. You have reason for celebration. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH A lot is going on behind the scenes, and you seem to be aware of what is happening. You will notice a tendency to land on your feet, no matter what happens. Honor your feelings, but give others the time to spill the beans or share with you first. Tonight: Play it cool.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Deal with a boss directly.

You would be well-advised to pursue a matter of interest as soon as you can. By midafternoon, a group or a one-on-one meeting seems to energize you. A friend roots for you to take a risk. Know that follow-through counts. Tonight: In the limelight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Look past the obvious to see the long-term implications of a certain decision. You know you must come to an understanding with a higher-up. In the next year, you will gain more prestige in your field. You could be up for a promotion. Tonight: Forward ho!

BORN TODAY Chef Gordon Ramsay (1966), journalist David Muir (1973) actress Parker Posey (1968)

LETTERS TO SANTA! Dear Readers: We’d like to print your child’s or grandchild’s letter to Santa! And then, of course, we’ll forward all the letters to the big guy. So get your kids inspired to write down what they’d like to have for Christmas.

-- Heloise P.S. Include the name and age of each child, please!

HINT FOR HIM Dear Heloise: Where does one find boric acid? I’ve asked my pharmacist, and he doesn’t know.

-- Russ, via email Russ, boric acid is available at big-box retailers and the large online merchants.

It’s used as an insecticide, to make fiberglass, and medically as an antiseptic, acne treatment and even to help prevent athlete’s foot! ALWAYS read and follow the package directions.

-- Heloise DID YOU KNOW? Dear Readers: Looking to boost your vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, potassium and fiber levels? Look to lettuce, but only the dark-green varieties.

Iceberg lettuce has virtually NO nutritional value, and hardly any flavor. Its only benefit is water.

-- Heloise SHOE-SIZE STRETCHER Dear Heloise: I bought shoes, and they needed breaking in. My caretaker said put pinto beans in bags with a little water and then put the bags in the shoes overnight.

When the beans swell up, they stretch your shoes. It worked.

-- Linda H., via email PICTURE PERFECT Dear Heloise: A friend from out of town needed some pertinent information from me, and it was too late to mail a letter. I typed up the information, took a picture of it and sent it to my friend via text message.

It worked!

-- Tony D. in San Antonio

SUDOKU

By Tom Wilson

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DEAR ABBY: I read that there is a suicide somewhere in the world every 40 seconds. Numbers rise at holiday time. Feeling like a child whose nose is pressed against a window, seeing others from the outside as they enjoy the warmth of the moment, can lead to thoughts of abandonment and despair. That’s why I have a mission -- I set an extra place at my table.

I can attest that it works. One year I announced in church that my home would be open to anyone who didn’t have a family. A woman came forward and accepted my invitation. We spent the day getting to know each other and bonded in friendship.

Please encourage your readers to set an extra place at their holiday table. My brother committed suicide. I move forward in his honor.

-- FULL OF GRATITUDE IN PHOENIX DEAR FULL OF GRATITUDE: Please accept my sympathy for the tragic loss of your brother.

I’m pleased to help spread the word. Isolation can be a killer, and inclusion can be a lifesaver. Bless you for what you are doing. I hope other readers will consider it and follow your example.

DEAR ABBY: I have a dilemma I don’t know how to maneuver through. I have been working as an intern at a company for about 18 months. During

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