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Sunday, September 16, 2018 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Vol. 48, Issue 299
Willow plane crash happened on pilot’s first night flight ANCHORAGE (AP) — A small plane crash north of Anchorage happened during the pilot’s first night flight training, according to a preliminary report by federal investigators. The pilot and a flight instructor were injured when the Cessna U206 crashed near the Willow Airport last week, the Anchorage Daily News reported Thursday. Robin Spaulding, 20, was on her first night flight after receiving her private pilot certification last month, according to the National Transportation Safety Board report. The certification process in Alaska allows pilots to complete the night flying requirement up to 12 months after getting certified. Spaulding and flight instructor John Cabaud departed from Talkeetna before sunset Saturday night, planning to perform stopand-go landings at multiple airports, according to the report. The plane landed at WilSee CRASH, page A2
In the news 4 unharmed after small plane crashes on way to Soldotna ANCHORAGE — Four people escaped injury when a small airplane crashed on its way to Soldotna. Alaska State Troopers say searchers Thursday afternoon found the overturned airplane in 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) of water, surrounded by swamp, about a mile southeast of 8 Mile Funny River Road. The four on board, including the pilot, 75-year-old Terry Moxey of Sterling, were found standing on the belly of plane. Anchorage Air Traffic Control told troopers the airplane had reported engine failure and could not land at Soldotna Airport. After the crash, Moxey used a cellphone to report no injuries. A trooper helicopter extracted the survivors, including 84-year-old David Savoie and 79-year-old Karen Savoie of Idaho and 81-year-old Jacqueline Moxey of Sterling. — Associated Press
Salmon forum discusses past, present and future of salmon habitat By VICTORIA PETERSEN Peninsula Clarion
A forum at the Soldotna Library brought together people who wanted to learn more and discuss salmon habitat. The forum, hosted by Cook Inletkeeper, held a four-person panel: Marcus Mueller, land manager at the Kenai Peninsula Borough; Sue Mauger, science director at Cook Inletkeeper; Patti Berkhahn, who worked for Alaska Department of Fish and Game; and Branden Bornemann, executive director at the Kenai Watershed Forum. About 50 people attended the forum, which covered issues such as river setbacks and the Stand for Salmon Ballot Initiative. The first question of the forum asked presenters how their chosen careers bring them close to the salmon habitat. Mueller discussed how spending a lot of his time looking at maps brings him close to salmon. “Let’s say we’re talking about the next landfill for the Kenai Peninsula Borough,” Mueller said. “Where does that go? To really tackle that question, you got to look at how wa-
Panelists Patti Berkhahn, Branden Bornemann, Sue Mauger and Marcus Mueller discuss all things salmon at a forum put on by Cook Inletkeeper on Thursday in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
ter moves across the landscape: the watersheds. One of the really important connections that I find, I find through maps. To see those spatial relationships and to see that wherever we’re at, we are in a watershed.”
Mauger said she intersects with salmon habitat at her job through working with scientists, working with decision makers and conservation groups. Bornemann told a story
about one of his first experiences mapping salmon habitat for the Watershed Forum. “I was in hip boots at the time, walking alone through the Beaver Creek watershed up See FORUM, page A2
Skepticism at Roadless Rule meeting By KEVIN GULLUFSEN Juneau Empire
It’ll take about two years for U.S. Forest Service managers to craft an Alaska-specific version of the national Roadless Rule, which prohibits the building of roads on 9.2 million acres — or about 55 percent — of the Tongass National Forest. That process started Thursday night with the first of a series of informational public meetings. What the final rule will look like, and if more public lands will be opened up to roads, will depend in part from what the public wants, according to Chris French, the acting deputy chief of the National Forest System. French led the meeting and spoke about how a new rule would be formed. Alaska’s rule will be shaped by three parts: public comment submitted to the Forest Service and consultation with the state of Alaska and tribes. Though Alaska has two national forests, the Chugach and Tongass, the new rule would apply to the
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Tongass only, a request the state made, French said. Though U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will have final say over a state-specific rule, written public comments (due Oct. 15) will be “huge” in determining how much more land will be opened to road construction and logging, French said. “our overall intent is ased on what we receive in those comments,” French said. About 75 people showed up to the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall for the evening meeting Thursday. Many wore green stickers which read “Keep Roadless in the Tongass.” Those were handed out by Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, a Juneau nonprofit environmental advocacy group. SEACC is working to keep the new rule as close to the national rule as possible, said Executive Director Meredith Trainor. She’s hopeful that the Forest Service will come up with a new rule nearly identical to the old one. “What’s striking is that I don’t think Southeast Alas-
kans really want this. We don’t want to spend our time on another process like this,” Trainor said. David Albert attended the meeting wearing one of SEACC’s stickers. Like several who attended the meeting, Albert was skeptical of the process. He said the crafting of a new rule “smacks of political opportunism.” Perdue has sided with the state of Alaska and Alaska’s Congressional
Delegation in their opposition to roadless protections on the Tongass. Albert is worried that a new rule might be rushed through by state officials who are sympathetic to logging industry interests. That industry, he said, would harm Southeast fishing and tourism. “Timber is important in this region, but it’s just one of the pieces. Fisheries are more important. Tourism is more See RULE, page A2
ANCHORAGE (AP) — A 10-year-old girl has been found dead Friday, authorities said, more than a week after she was reported missing in a remote Inupiat Eskimo town on Alaska’s northwestern coast. Ashley Johnson-Barr’s remains were found east of Kotzebue, Alaska State Troopers said. Late Friday night, FBI spokeswoman Staci FegerPellessier said that 41-year-old Peter Wilson of Kotzebue is facing charges of making false statements to a federal agent investigating the girl’s death. Wilson is being transferred to Anchorage, Feger-Pellessier said. The girl was last seen playing with friends at a local park Sept. 6. Her cellphone was later found a half mile from Rainbow Park, in the opposite direction of her home in the community of 3,100 people. The search included assistance from 17 FBI agents earlier this week. Troopers spokesman Jonathon Taylor says five of the agents left Kotzebue Thursday for other assignments. The Alaska State Troopers are the lead agency in the case. No other information about the discovery of her body was immediately released. Kotzebue, 26 miles north of the Arctic Circle and 550 miles northwest of Anchorage, is a regional hub for northwest Alaska villages. The town is built on a 3-mile-long spit, and many there live a subsistence lifestyle far off the state’s limited road system, with 26 miles of local gravel roads used by vehicles in warmer months and snowmobiles in winter. The community has a chronically high unemployment rate, with the school district, state and local hospital among its major employers. On Wednesday evening, dozens of locals gathered at Rainbow Park to pray and share hugs and tears over the missing girl, an honor student, Anchorage television station KTUU reported. The girl’s father, Walter “Scotty” Barr, told KTUU TV in Kotzebue on Wednesday that he didn’t know about the prayer gathering beforehand. “It goes to show the love of the community and everyone who has helped,” he said.
Officials apologize to 1907 cabin, imperiled by Alaska Natives for bird regs erosion, returns home
ANCHORAGE (AP) — State and federal wildlife offiMore weather on page A10 cials have apologized to Alaska Natives for the enforcement of migratory bird regulations that failed to consider the effects on subsistence practices. The Alaska Department of ‘I categorically and Fish and Game and the U.S. unequivocally deny Fish and Wildlife Service isthis allegation.’ sued the apology Thursday for ... See page A5 the consequences of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which prohibited the spring and summer harvests of migratory birds and their eggs during its impleCheck us out online at www.peninsulaclarion.com mentation in the 1960s and 1970s, KTVA-TV reported . To subscribe, call 283-3584.
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National Forest System Acting Deputy Chief Chris French speaks at a public informational meeting on Thursday on development of an Alaska-specific version of the national Roadless Rule. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Troopers: Missing 10-year-old Alaska girl found dead
The prohibition caused Alaska Natives to lose an important food source, prompting many to hunt illegally to feed their families, the agencies said. “We recognize that the regulations were wrong, that they prohibited hunting of migratory birds when you needed it most during the springtime,” said Sam Cotten, the Alaska Fish and Game commissioner. “We got it wrong, we regret that we caused harm. We realize now that it was a wrong regulation to have in place, so See BIRD, page A2
BIG DELTA — The Tanana River now passes harmlessly by the 1907 telegraph cabin that was previously threatened by erosion here in Big Delta State Historical Park. The cabin was moved back to its original home this summer after a crowdfunding project last year helped pay riverbank reinforcement. “It seems to be holding up really well,” said Brooks Ludwig, northern region superintendent for Alaska State Parks. The telegraph cabin is one of 14 historical (some original and some replica) buildings in
this 10-acre park near where the Richardson Highway crosses the Tanana River north of Delta Junction. The early 20th century buildings, including the three-story Rika’s Roadhouse built in 1913, document the location as a Tanana River crossing ferry base on the Fairbanks-Valdez trail, the site of several failed wooden bridges, a roadhouse and a station for the Washington Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System. With mountain snowmelt over for the season, the river See CABIN, page A2
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Police reports n On Sept. 11 at 10:32 a.m., Soldotna police responded to the Central Peninsula Hospital for a disturbance. Rodrigo R. Ruiz, 30, of Soldotna, was arrested for third-degree criminal mischief and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility without bail. n On Sept. 9 at 1:05 a.m., Soldotna police were conducting a security check at the Maverick Saloon, and an assault was reported. Investigation led to Ashley Straus, 30, of Kenai, being issued a criminal citation for fourth-degree assault and released. n On Sept. 8 about 8:30 p.m., Soldotna police responded to Soldotna Creek Park for a disturbance. Investigation revealed that Leslie Swanson, 35, of Soldotna, and a 17-year-old female had engaged in mutual combat. Swanson was issued a summons for disorderly conduct and released. The juvenile was released to a parent, and a charge of disorderly conduct will be forwarded to the Division of Juvenile Justice.
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years in prison with two years suspended and credit for time spent in substance abuse rehabilitation, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $50 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol to excess, not to use or possess illegal controlled substances, including marijuana and synthetic drugs, not to possess, apply for or obtain a medical marijuana card or act as a caregiver while under supervision, to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of excess alcohol, controlled substances, weapons, and stolen property, to have no contact with victims in this case, and was placed on probation for three years after serving any term of incarceration imposed. All other charges in this case were dismissed. The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court:
n In an amended judgment, The following judgments Jacob Franklin Moody, 26, of were recently handed down in Soldotna, pleaded guilty to Kenai Superior Court: violating a domestic violence protective order, committed n Evan Lee Harrington, 28, July 6. He was sentenced to 30 of Charleston, South Carolina, days in jail with all but time pleaded guilty to one count of served suspended, fined a $50 second-degree theft (access de- court surcharge and a $150 vice), committed Apr. 12, 2017. jail surcharge with $100 susHe was sentenced to three pended, ordered to perform 50
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a small unnamed stream in the middle of muskeg and spongy earth that did not seem familiar to me,” Bornemann said. “I set some traps and I was floored at where we found salmon. This was a stream that I had driven over multiple times going to work and it had never crossed my mind that this little tiny stream in this habitat is important to the overall picture.” Berkhahn said she was all over the Kenai Peninsula looking for juvenile salmon, identifying them or netting and tagging King salmon. “I’ve been on these little streams that you wouldn’t even think had fish in them so high up the watershed, but I tell you what, dolly varden are just about everywhere, second to them is the little coho salmon, “ Berkhahn said. The next question posed to the forum was how would the Kenai River look different if there wasn’t a 50-foot setback on property near the river bank. Berkhahn began the discussion with her own experience of living here for 30 years. “If you look at aerial photography of the Kenai River from 30 years ago and 40 years ago, there’s a big difference,” Berkhahn said. “Today you’re going to see how many places have been built on the river.” She also noted, along with
Mueller, the importance bank habitat provides to a healthy stream. “If we did not have those setbacks, I’m pretty sure we would have killed the Kenai River by now,” Berkhahn said. Bornemann agreed with Berkhahn’s sentiments but said that 50-foot is the minimum. Mauger celebrated the 50foot setback and said she recently came to the borough assembly meeting to present the mayor with an award to congratulate the assembly’s law. “The 50 foot setback is a shining light of good land management thinking,” Mauger said. The forum was then turned to the upcoming initiative that will be on the November ballot. The panel was asked how the watershed would look different if it were to pass. Mauger said it would be an amazing thing if the initiative passed, because it protects the intact salmon habitat, which is found few other places in the world. She also focused her discussion on permitting projects that may affect salmon habitat. “It’s important that we have a chance to say ‘yes we think it’s an appropriate use of that stream to do x, y or z,’ which may or may not keep that habitat intact, but at least we have an opportunity to talk about it,” Mauger said. Mueller anticipates projects would adopt new methodologies if the initiative were to pass.
hours of community work service, ordered to comply with the existing domestic violence protective order, and placed on probation for 12 months. n In an amended judgment, Jacob Franklin Moody, 26, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to false information or report, committed Aug. 1. He was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to perform 50 hours of community work service, and placed on probation for 12 months. n Kraig Alan Morris, 28, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 21. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail or under electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $66 for the first three days plus $14 for each additional day of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months. n Robert Matthew Gonzalez, 44, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count of seconddegree harassment (offensive physical contact) and one count of fifth-degree criminal mischief (tampering with property), domestic violence related offenses committed Aug. 7. On count one, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 sus-
pended, ordered to have contact with victim only by phone, unless written permission is in the court file, and was placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was ordered to perform 25 hours of community work service, ordered to have contact with the victim only by phone, unless written permission is in the court file, and was placed on probation for 12 months. n Margie J. Lockett, 57, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed June 22. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail or under electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $66 for the first three days plus $14 for each additional day of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months. n Kevin R. Ensey, 31, of Texas, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 28. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1,467 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, and placed on probation for 24
Bornemann said it’s a shame that the state had to wait for a citizen’s initiative to do this. “We should have been on top of this a long time ago,” Bornemann said. Berkhahn said the initiative passing will definitely be a good thing. “It will keep us moving forward,” Berkhahn said. “You may not realize this, but the Bristol Bay watershed has the greatest sustainable watershed in the world. You know why it’s the greatest run? Because everyone else has ruined their salmon runs with mines, with dams and now they’re all backpedalling. It’s a lot better to keep these systems intact. We can not do as good a job as Mother Nature can.” The next question asked was whether or not Alaska was a global leader in salmon conservation. Bornemann said he didn’t know the answer. “I don’t think we are,” Bornemann said. “I think we could always be doing better.” Mauger said the state has done good work to improve salmon habitat. “There are some glimmers of hope,” Mauger said. “There are some concerted efforts to create strategic plans around fish habitat. We’re leaders only because no one else is doing anything except restoring their habitat.” Berkhahn said the state is doing a few things right. “The current habitat laws are
pretty effective for the small projects,” Berkhahn said. “It’s the large projects where they don’t work at all. If Pebble Mine came on my desk I’d have to quit because I couldn’t in the right mind issue a permit for something like that. That’s where we need help.” Mueller made a comparison between the health of our salmon and the health of our community and as individuals. “The story of salmon and the story of us are so parallel,” Mueller said. The last question of the forum asked the panel what can people do to help build up salmon habitat. Mueller said stewardship. “It’s picking up trash,” Mueller said. Mauger said everyone could try and model good behavior. “If you are taking care of your habitat, people are noticing it,” Mauger said. Bornemann also said to model good behavior and to have the courage to speak up. “Just like 10,000 cuts can kill a system, 10,000 little positive things can also lift up a system,” Bornemann said. Berkhahn told the crowd to read the book “King of Fish,” and to give it to everyone they know. “That’s step one,” Hahahan said. “What (the other panelists said) is the rest of it.”
months. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Travis Dean Fine, 33, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree criminal trespass (on land, intend crime) and one count of third-degree theft, committed Nov. 1. On the count of first-degree criminal trespass, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail, concurrent with time to serve in another case, was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, and forfeited item seized, except collectible coins. On the count of third-degree theft, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail, ordered to pay restitution, and forfeited items seized, except collectible coins. n Travis Dean Fine, 33, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree theft and one count of possession of burglary tools, committed Nov. 2. On the count of fourthdegree theft, he was fined $500, ordered to pay restitution, and forfeited items seized, except collectible coins. On the count of possession of burglary tools, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail, concurrent with time served in another case, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, and forfeited items seized, except collectible coins. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Laura Ann Fletcher, 34, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), a domestic violence offense committed July 24. She was sentenced to 45 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete an anger management course, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victims, unless written consent is in the court file, and was placed on probation for 12 months. n Michael Klossner, 49, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless endangerment, committed Nov. 10. he was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 days, ordered to complete an anger management assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Richard John Neveau, 60, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree harassment, committed June 3. He was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victim unless written consent is in the court file, and was placed on probation for 12 months. n Richard John Neveau, 60,
of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed July 18. He was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. n Justin Shawn Pruitt, 26, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal trespass (on land, intend crime), committed May 24. He was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to have no contact with K-Beach Alyeska Tire, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Justin Shawn Pruitt, 26, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed June 26. He was fined a $50 court surcharge , ordered to complete a substance/ alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months. n Sarah Jane Whitaker, 24, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating a domestic violence protective order, committed July 16. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to follow all conditions of any domestic violence protective order in effect, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Rodney Eugene White, 46, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure) and one count of violating condition of release, domestic violence offenses committed July 2. On the count of fourth-degree assault, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim unless written permission is filed with the court, and placed on probation for 12 months. On the count of violating condition of release, he was fined $500 and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Frank Davis Ayers, 67, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 4. He was sentenced to 30 days under electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $66 for the first three days plus $14 for each additional day of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for one year. n Gina R. Karlskin, 60, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed June 13. She was fined a $50 court surcharge and
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Recreation turned to FundYourPark, a crowdsourcing website, to finance construction of a beefed-up riverbank. The campaign raised $48,000, just short of its $50,000 goal. The telegraph cabin was returned to its riverbank location this summer because it is no longer threatened. A plaque nearby identifies the people and organizations who contributed to the FundYourPark campaign. The state parks office previously reinforced a 350-foot section of the park downstream of the telegraph cabin in 2006. An additional 200-foot section between the 2006 and 2017 construction remains in need of reinforcement, but it’s not an immediate threat, Ludwig said.
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low and took off again. After climbing, Spaulding turned right “into a dark area with no visible horizon,” she told NTSB investigator Noreen Price. She heard Cabaud ask about the plane’s altitude indicator before the aircraft dropped and crashed. When Spaulding started on the turn, Cabaud “felt something was wrong,” he told the investigator. The horizon wasn’t visible and the wind stream sounded strange. He took control over the plane, but it crashed before he could recover, according to the report. The injured pair made it out of the wreckage and Alaska State Troopers were alerted. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center picked up the plane’s emergency locator transmitter, leading an Air National Guard helicopter to the crash site. The newspaper couldn’t immediately reach Spaulding and Cabaud for comment.
important. There are a lot of more important things. Timber sucks all the air out of the room. That’s what’s happening now, this is really about timber,” Albert said. “Once you log, it removes a lot of those other values,” Albert said. There was some audience concern that an Alaska-specific rule would override the 2016 Tongass Land Management Plan, which prescribes a transition to the logging of younger tree stands in Southeast while still providing for the logging of up to 5 million board feet of old growth annually after a 15-year transition period. The TLMP (or T-Lump, as it’s known) is in part based on the Roadless Rule. If the Roadless Rule changes, the TLMP may need to be amended. French said that’s not quite accurate. TLMP changes would occur only to the extent which the state-specific rule differs from the national
one. The idea for a state-specific rule dates to January of this year, when Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Andy Mack petitioned Perdue to develop a state-specific rule to spur economic activity in rural Southeast, he said. The state and Forest Service — a federal agency which works under the USDA’s umbrella — then agreed to hash out a new rule together. Alaska’s rule wouldn’t be without precedent: Idaho and Colorado have their own state-specific rules. Written comments on the state-specific Roadless Rule can be submitted electronically to https://www.fs.usda. gov/project/?project=54511. The Forest Service plans to finalize an Alaska roadless rule by June 2020. Fifteen more public meetings are scheduled, most of them in Southeast Alaska. A full list can be found at https:// w w w. f s . u s d a . g o v / I n t e r net/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ fseprd594125.pdf. “Any opinion on this is valuable,” French said.
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we apologize for that.” The bird act was signed into law in 1918, intended to protect bird populations depleted by commercial hunting. Alaska Native leaders led an effort to change the law, resulting in the act getting amended in 1997. The first legal subsistence harvest was in 2003. The Alaska Migratory Bird Comanagement Council was also established that year, bringing in Alaska Native representatives to manage the hunts with the agencies. Cotten and Gregg Siekaniec, director of the federal agency in Alaska, signed official apology letters, which were distributed to members of the council at its meeting in Anchorage. “This moment right here isn’t going to fix what has happened in past years, but it could actually bring healing,” said Gayla Hoseth, a council member from Bristol Bay. “And healing is what needs to happen for Natives throughout the state on all issues.”
was well below bank full this week. The low water revealed the root balls and mats that were installed to keep the river from eating away the soil. Although the river isn’t particularly threatening in September, it can quickly eat into riverbanks in midsummer. In summer 2016, the river got within 14 feet of the telegraph cabin before the cabin was moved to safer ground. Lacking the budget to protect the cabin and other buildings in the park, Alaska’s Division of Parks and Outdoor
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Obituary Christiphor Wayne Johnson Christiphor Wayne Johnson, 37, of Soldotna, Alaska passed away on September 9, 2018, with family members by his side. A Passage of Life will be held at College Heights Baptist Church on K-Beach Rd. on September 21, 2018, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. Chris was born August 21, 1981, in Soldotna, Alaska to Wayne and Peggy (Phillips) Johnson. Hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and four wheelers were a few of Christiphor’s hobbies. Chris also had an obsession with guns and reloading ammo. After high school, Chris worked for Peak Oil Field Services before going to work for Chevron and then Hilcorp Alaska, making the title of Production Foreman of the Steelhead Platform. Chris met Shay Powers and was married on October 14, 2011. Together they had two beautiful daughters – Lola, 3, and Claire, 2. These three girls were the loves of his life. Chris leaves behind his parents: father and stepmother Wayne and Sara Johnson and mother Peggy Phillips Johnson; sisters Jalanie (Brandon) Miller, Kassie (JJ) Sohl, Tauna Reese; brother Mike Reese, mother-in-law Janice Powers; brothers-in-law Bryan Powers and Kevin Powers; and sisters-in-law Keely Powers and Meghan Powers; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Chris left a mark on all who knew him and a hole in the hearts of all who loved him. Chris will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers please donate to his daughter’s college funds at Credit Union 1 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Around the Peninsula City of Kenai plans trash cleanup Looking for an opportunity to exercise with a purpose? The City of Kenai is sponsoring three separate lunchtime hikes we’re dubbing “TRASHersize.” Join us as we enjoy the city’s trail system and help keep our community clean at the same time. All hikes are from noon – 1 p.m. The city will provide bags, gloves and water. Maps will be available upon arrival. This is a childfriendly event. The events are dependent on suitable weather conditions. The next TRASHersize Hike is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 from noon – 1 p.m. Meet at the Kenai Library. The hikes will take place at noon on Thursday, Sept. 20, and Thursday, Oct. 4.
Nikiski Recreation Center activities —The Nikiski Pool will be closed for annual maintenance from September 3–24. The pool will reopen Sept. 26 for our normal winter hours. For more information, please check our Facebook page or our website. —Fall swim lessons: Swim lesson registration will begin Monday, September 24 at noon. Classes are offered for: Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediates, Semi-Privates, Tiny Tots and Log Rolling. For more information, call 776-8800 —Youth flag football: 4th-8th grade boys and girls flag football season begins August 20 and will run through September. Games are held Monday and Thursday nights at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center Fields. For more information, please call 776-8800. — Toddler time: The Nikiski Community Recreation Center will be hosting Toddler Time on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11am-12:30pm. For more information, please contact 776-8800. — Women’s league basketball: Games will be held on Tuesday and/or Friday nights with games beginning in September. For more information, call 776-8800. —Open gym nights: Teen Center, Monday–Friday, 2:30–8 p.m. Full Swing Golf, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge activities The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center is open every day from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Ski Hill Road near Soldotna. For more information, call 260-2820. All events are free. —Little PEEPS (ages 2-5 and their adult), Sept 20, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.: Slugs and Snails for September, with story time, active games, snacks and crafts. — Drop-in craft and self-guided trail walk, different each week
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—Wildlife movies daily through Sept 10, then Saturdays only: Sept. 22, and 29. All events are FREE!! —The Refuge Visitor Center is currently open daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. but will switch to winter hours on Sept. 11. Winter hours are Tuesdays through Saturday (closed Sun/Mon) from 10 a.m-5 p.m. The Headquarters/Administrative office will continue to be open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fundraiser Dinner The second annual fundraiser for the “Saturday Lunch” program for Ninilchik students (pre-k through 6th grade), will be held on Sept. 22 from 5–7 p.m. at the community center on Kingsley Road in Ninilchik. There will be two delicious dinner options (one is vegan). A $10 donation is suggested. All proceeds go to support a weekend food program for elementary students. There will be a silent auction and dessert auction. Feel free to bring items for either one. Call 240-5212 for additional information.
Community transportation meeting Change 4 the Kenai will host a public meeting on community transportation needs on Oct. 9, 2018 from 3–5 p.m. at the Kenai Public Library. Call in number 1-888-392-4560 Code 5749741. For more information, call 714-4521 or visit http:// www.change4kenai.org/s-3-contest.html.
Kenai Community Library events —Do you like LEGOs? Why not join us to build LEGO creations based on new themes each week and inspired bychildren’s books! Lego Makers, Mondays from 4–5 p.m. Designed for children ages 6-12; children under 8must be accompanied by an adult. -Wee Read Story Time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages0-3. Every Tuesday enjoy a program full of stories, songs, finger play and more! No registration required. —Chess Club, Mondays at 4 p.m. Get ready to ROOK the HOUSE every Monday! Do you like playing Chess, orwould you like to learn how? The Kenai Community Library is proud to offer a casual program for chess playersof all ages and levels. Chess boards will be provided. -Preschool Story Time, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.Designed for children ages 3-5. Every Wednesday enjoy a program full of stories, songs, movement and more!No registration required. —Social Security 101: Video Conference: Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 12 p.m. A FREE workshop from Social Security.When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits? How does early retirement affect your benefits? Do youqualify for disability, survivors, and spouse benefits? How do you get the most from your benefit? What is thefuture of Social Security? When should you file for Medicare? Learn how to use my Social Security onlineaccount and other online services. You should go to www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to create a my SocialSecurity account and print out your Social Security Statement before attending the workshop. —A Conversation for Parents: Should I Take My Child’s Cell Phone Away? Thursday, Sept. 20at 5:30 p.m. Havean hour’s conversation with Paul E. Turner, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, about the challenges of parentingwith technology use by your child and teen. What insights and information does the science of psychologyoffer about this? An open conversation follows the focused presentation. —American Girl Sewing Project: Friday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. FREE! Sewing Pattern for American Girl or 18” Dolls.Make an adorable upcycled jean skirt for you doll! This program is suitable for children ages 8 and up. Classsize is limited to 10 participants so sign up early at the front desk. Please bring an old pair of jeans if you can.No experience needed! —Flaky Freezer Biscuits: Saturday, Sept. 22at 3 p.m. Come learn how to make delicious biscuits that you canfreeze for a convenient breakfast! Must be over 16years old to attend. This is a free class but you mustregister in advance. —American Girl Club: Monday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. Join us at the Kenai Community Library for our monthlyAmerican Girl Club! We will be making a lunch box and water bottle for your doll! Bring your doll (doesn’t haveto be an American Girl) or use one of ours! The doll house will be out for everyone to play with. Meets at thesame time and place as LEGO Club. —Fermented Dill Pickles Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 4at 4 p.m. Come learn how to make delicious and tangylacto-fermented dill pickles! Not only are the probiotics wonderful for your digestive health but this methodkeeps the pickles crunchy and fresh! Must pre-register at the front desk. Class size limited to 10 participants. —Raspberry Pi Club: Friday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. Come Join us at the library to create games, inventions, learnhow to program, make music with Sonic Pi, meet new friends, and more! Whether you want to hone your skills or are learning about Pi’s for the first time, the Raspberry Pi club is the perfect place for you!
For more information, contact the library at Soldotna Public Library at 262-4227. —Book Club: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. This month we will be discussing “Mission High: one school howexperts tried to fail it, and the students and teachers who made it triumph” by Kristina Rizga. For moreinformation about the book club and a full reading list, contact Reilly at rselmser@soldotna.org. —Talk Like a Pirate Day! Tuesday, Sept. 19. All around the
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A move toward a more respectful media conversation? There are some interesting facts to
be found in a new Pew Research Center survey about Facebook. The survey results were released this month. It shows a lot of people who use Facebook are taking a second look at how they do so. More than half say they have adjusted their privacy settings in the last year. More than 40 percent have taken a break from checking the platform for several weeks or more. About 25 percent said they deleted the Facebook app from their cellphone, according to the Pew Research Center website. We’ve written about this issue before but we think it is an important one — when it comes to media, things feel, to us, like they are changing yet again, and this is particularly true about social media. We know media changes all the time. There is a new technology, a new website, a new gadget, a new app. It is a part of our lives that morphs constantly, driven mostly by advances in technology. It is a dizzying task to try to keep up with it all. What is dominant today will likely not be dominant in the future. But the changes in how people are viewing and using Facebook seem to be more than just a short-lived trend to us. The survey findings listed above highlight a scientific approach to gathering peoples’ opinions. This scientific approach demonstrates people are more wary of social media platforms like Facebook, and it also shows a significant chunk of people are using it less. We also have our own observations that are, admittedly, very unscientific, so take it for what it’s worth, but our thoughts are: — People are beyond fatigued by the caustic, often politically divisive content on social media, with the heart of it found on Facebook. American politics are now so exhausting given our stark divides. To go on social media and to be preached to by someone you might see once a year in person about why and how your views are right or wrong is only making it worse. We are sick of it and we suspect pretty much everyone else is too. We think this is a major reason why people are taking a break. — The privacy violations are alarming. When you combine the political fatigue with concerns about privacy, Facebook is facing a double whammy. — People are starving for thoughtful, meaningful, local content like what you find in the local paper or on the local news. What you find in Facebook posts, however, when it comes to local information are rants, half truths or in the worst case scenario falsehoods. Consumers are smart. They are fatigued on this front as well and turning away from social media because of this. There are ebbs and tides in everything. Politics. Societal trends. Media. We would like to think that, just perhaps, society is moving back to more meaningful, respectful communications. We believe that those turning away from social media are doing so for this very reason.
Why not sell government brands to the highest bidder? “They all laughed at Christopher Columbus, When he said the world was round. They all laughed when Edison recorded sound. They all laughed at Wilbur and his brother, When they said that man could fly …” Who knew back in 1937, when the Gershwins wrote their song, that 81 years later someone would be singing the same tune? I’ve often suggested that one of the solutions to the federal deficit would be to sell naming rights to government properties. Buildings like the Pentagon could become the Boeing Building. Names of other sites would go to the highest bidder, just like their agencies do. My dozens of readers have laughed, — well, most of them really rolled their eyes, but let’s not quibble. In any case, did you take the idea seriously? Nooo. How do you feel about your joshing now that NASA is considering this very idea? Administrator Jim Bridenstine has asked his advisory council to consider selling … wait for it … naming rights. He would slap corporate logos on various launchers, booster rockets and all manner of spacecraft that would soar to the heavens looking like NASCAR racers. Imagine the possibilities: Nike could buy several of them and not only place the famous swoosh on the sides, but maybe also a giant picture of Colin Kaepernick.
costs, putting more pressure on the rest of the budget; limit lawmakers’ ability to respond to unforeseen events; and increase the likelihood of a fiscal crisis. (In that event, investors would become unwilling to finance the government’s borrowing unless they were compensated with very high interest rates.)” What do the Republicans want to do about it? You guessed it: They want to lower taxes on the rich even more. Did I mention that both parties want to spend more? Call me crazy, but I’m not sure that’s a solution. We’ll have to come up with some creative ones. Recall that, in addition to naming rights, I’ve also recommended taking the seats in the U.S. House and Senate where the public sits and dividing them into loges for sale to corporations, lobbyists and special-interest groups, so they can see firsthand the members of Congress who they’ve bought and paid for. I’ve also long advocated closing the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base prison, which is located on prime real estate, with sea views, and turn the entire property into a condo development. It would be the ultimate gated community. It might carry the Trump brand, which is entirely appropriate, since Donald Trump is going to need a place to stay when he leaves office. His opponents want that to be sooner rather than later. Only then can they sing, as the Gershwins wrote: “Ha ha ha, who’s got the last laugh now?”
A lesson on the U.S Constitution
They don’t teach history, at least American history, like they did when I attended public school. That’s why the recent hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to become an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court served as a teachable moment. Repeatedly, Kavanaugh referenced the Federalist Papers, which were essays by the founders that expanded on the legal and moral “mortar” they were using to secure the foundation of the — The Daily Independent of Ashland (Kentucky), new nation they were creating. In a speech last Friday to University Sept. 7 of Illinois students, former President Obama seemed to suggest that many people no longer trust their government. That view has been confirmed in severE-mail: al polls, most notably a 2010 Pew Renews@peninsulaclarion.com search Center poll that found “Nearly 80 Write: Fax: percent of Americans say they can’t trust Peninsula Clarion 907-283-3299 Washington and they have little faith P.O. Box 3009 Questions? Call: that the massive federal bureaucracy can Kenai, AK 99611 907-283-7551 solve the nation’s ills.” The poll found public confidence in the federal governThe Peninsula Clarion welcomes letters and attempts to ment had sunk to one of its lowest levels publish all those received, subject to a few guidelines: in 50 years. n All letters must include the writer’s name, phone numThat may be because the federal govber and address. ernment is doing things the founders n Letters are limited to 500 words and may be edited to never intended for it to do and instead fit available space. Letters are run in the order they are of putting itself back within the constireceived. tutional boundaries established for it, n Letters addressed specifically to another person will too many politicians claim government not be printed. should get even bigger and do more. n Letters that, in the editor’s judgment, are libelous will We can’t say we weren’t warned of not be printed. the consequences of a government that grows too big and costs too much, rob-
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President Donald Trump would go, uh, ballistic. He’d prefer putting Kaepernick inside one of them, without a spacesuit. Come to think of it, maybe the Trump organization would buy up a bunch, since Bob Franken Trump’s all about branding. The problem is, they’d probably crash and burn, much like so many of his business ventures. Still, maybe he could get some of his money-laundering Russian oligarch buddies to purchase a few. Who knows, maybe Vladimir Putin himself will be interested. And we all know, what he wants from Donald Trump, he gets. Maybe Putin would settle for a cereal box. One of Bridenstine’s other ideas is for astronauts to work deals with Wheaties to replace the athletes. Why not Vlad? As I’ve argued, as you were scornfully tittering, we need to do something about the federal deficits and the spiraling-out-of-control national debt, made worse by the GOP/Trump tax cuts and other upward pressures. In fact, the annual report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is dire: “The amount of debt that is projected under the extended baseline would reduce national saving and income in the long term; increase the government’s interest
bing its citizens of liberty and personal responsibility and increasing our reliance on other countries to lend us money, driving the national debt ever higher. James Madison, writing in Federalist 14 in 1787, said, Cal Thomas “(T)he general government is not to be charged with the whole power of making and administering laws: its jurisdiction is limited to certain enumerated objects, which concern all members of the republic, but which are not attained by the separate provisions of any.” Who doubts those constraints on government power and reach were long ago discarded in favor of a government that ascribes increasing amounts of power and authority to itself and when it fails to perform acquires even more, contributing to its cost and dysfunction? In Federalist 48 Madison wrote, “It will not be denied that power is of an encroaching nature and that it ought to be effectually restrained from passing the limits assigned to it.” Today there are few limits and politicians are mostly fine with that because government has become an extension of their careers with accompanying benefits unavailable to most Americans. Perhaps if those benefits were reduced,
many politicians who stay for decades would term limit themselves in accordance with the wishes of the founders, as George Washington did when he set the example by voluntarily leaving the presidency after two terms. Writing his opinion on the constitutionality of a National Bank in 1791, Thomas Jefferson stressed what he and the other founders intended concerning the role of the federal government, which became the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution: “I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground that ‘all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or to the people.’ To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible of any definition.” Finally, there is this truism from Jefferson: “I own I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive.” Brett Kavanaugh gave us a history lesson. It would do the country a great benefit to learn that history and to embrace it in our schools and especially in our government, asking our fellow citizens to do more for themselves and to expect less from their government. Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.
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Kavanaugh denies allegation of Report: Trump going ahead with plans for sexual misconduct in school new China tariffs By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has denied an allegation of sexual misconduct from when he was in high school, seeking to defuse a potential threat to his confirmation as a handful of key senators remained silent on whether they would vote for him. In a statement released by the White House Friday, Kavanaugh said: “I categorically and unequivocally deny this allegation. I did not do this back in high school or at any time.” Senate Republicans insist Kavanaugh’s confirmation remains on track. But the allegation has inflamed an already intense political battle over President Donald Trump’s nominee. It also pushes the #MeToo movement into the court fight, less than two months before congressional elections that have seen a surge of female Democratic candidates. The New Yorker magazine reported that the alleged incident took place at a party when Kavanaugh, now 53, was attending Georgetown Preparatory School. The woman making the allegation attended a nearby school. The magazine says the woman sent a letter about the allegation to Democrats. A Democratic aide and another person familiar with the letter confirmed Friday to The Associated Press that the allegation is sexual in nature. Two other people familiar with the matter confirmed it concerned an incident alleged to have occurred in high school. They were not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The AP has not confirmed the details of the incident alleged in The New Yorker’s account. The New Yorker did not name the woman. Rallying to Kavanaugh’s defense, 65 women who knew him in high school issued a letter saying Kavanaugh has “always treated women with decency and respect.” The letter was circulated by Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee. “We are women who have known Brett Kavanaugh for more than 35 years and knew him while he attended high school between 1979 and 1983,” wrote the women, who said most of them had attended all-girl high schools in the area. “For the entire time we have known Brett Kavanaugh,
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Sept. 6. Kavanaugh is denying a sexual misconduct allegation from when he was in high school. In a statement issued Friday, Kavanaugh says the following: “I categorically and unequivocally deny this allegation. I did not do this back in high school or at any time.” The New Yorker reported the alleged incident took place at a party when Kavanaugh was attending Georgetown Preparatory School. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
he has behaved honorably and treated women with respect.” The show of support for Kavanaugh was organized by his former law clerks. Three women reached by the AP said they were first asked to sign the letter on Thursday. Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, a Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he won’t let Kavanaugh’s confirmation be stalled by the allegation, which he called “wholly unverifiable.” “Every accuser deserves to be heard. But a process of verification is also necessary,” Hatch said. The swift pushback comes after the committee’s top Democrat, Dianne Feinstein of California, notified federal investigators about information she received on the nominee. Feinstein won’t disclose the information publicly, but the FBI confirmed it has included it in Kavanaugh’s background file at the committee, now available confidentially to all senators. Kavanaugh’s nomination has divided the Senate, and the new information complicates the process, especially as key Republican senators, including Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, are under enormous pressure from outside groups seeking to sway their votes on grounds that a Justice Kavanaugh might vote to undercut the Roe v. Wade ruling. One activist group favoring abortion choice, NARAL, called on Kavanaugh to withdraw from consideration.
The Judiciary Committee, which has finished confirmation hearings for Kavanagh, still plans to vote next Thursday on whether to recommend that he be confirmed by the full Senate, a spokesman said. The White House called Feinstein’s move an “11th hour attempt to delay his confirmation.” Collins held an hourlong phone call with Kavanaugh on Friday, her spokeswoman confirmed. It had been a previously scheduled follow-up to an initial visit that Kavanaugh made to her office in August. It was not immediately clear if they discussed the new information. If Collins or Murkowski should vote for Kavanaugh, he is likely to be confirmed. Every other Republican in the Senate is expected to vote yes — and some Democrats from Trumpwon states may join them — though it remains to be seen if the misconduct allegation will cost him any support. Feinstein said in a statement Thursday that she “received information from an individual concerning the nomination.” She said the person “strongly requested confidentiality, declined to come forward or press the matter further, and I have honored that decision.” The FBI confirmed that it received the information Wednesday evening and included it in Kavanaugh’s background file, which is maintained as part of his
nomination. The agency said that is its standard process. Feinstein’s statement that she had “referred the matter to federal investigative authorities” jolted Capitol Hill and threatened to disrupt what had been a steady path toward confirmation for Kavanaugh by Republicans eager to see the conservative judge on the court. A spokeswoman for Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., declined to confirm reports that the congresswoman had forwarded a letter containing the allegations to Feinstein. The spokeswoman said the office has a confidentiality policy regarding casework for constituents. A White House spokeswoman, Kerri Kupec, said the FBI has vetted Kavanaugh “thoroughly and repeatedly” during his career in government and the judiciary. The allegation against Kavanaugh prompted a public statement from Anita Hill, who famously accused Justice Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment during his confirmation hearings in 1991. He denied those allegations and was confirmed. Hill, who is now a professor at Brandeis University, urged the Senate to put in place a process for people to come forward. “Even in the #MeToo era, it remains incredibly difficult to report harassment, abuse or assault by people in power,” she said.
Former nuke site opens as wildlife refuge By DAN ELLIOTT Associated Press
DENVER — Cyclists and hikers explored a newly opened wildlife refuge at the site of a former nuclear weapons plant in Colorado on Saturday, while a protester in a gas mask brought signs warning about the dangers of plutonium. With no fanfare, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened the gates of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge on the perimeter of a government factory that made plutonium triggers for nuclear bombs for nearly four decades. Spread across a rolling, wind-swept plateau 16 miles (26 kilometers) northwest of downtown Denver, the refuge is a rare oasis of tallgrass prairie, with bears, elk, falcons, songbirds and hundreds of other species. The refuge offers sweeping panoramas of the Rocky Mountain foothills and Denver’s skyscrapers. “You get these incredible views,” said Jerry Jacka, who spent two hours mountain biking at the refuge Saturday. Jacka said he was not worried about his safety, despite lawsuits and protests by people
who argued the government has not tested the refuge thoroughly enough to make sure people are safe using it. “I don’t believe that they’re covering up any sort of information about pollutants and radioactive elements and stuff in the soil,” Jacka said. The government built plutonium triggers at Rocky Flats from 1952 to 1989, a history marred by fires, leaks and spills. The plant was shut down after a criminal investigation into environmental violations. The U.S. Energy Department, which oversaw the plant, said it found 62 pounds (28 kilograms) of plutonium stuck in exhaust ducts of buildings. Rockwell International, the contractor then operating the plant, was fined $18.5 million after pleading guilty in 1992 to charges that included mishandling chemical and radioactive material. The weapons complex covered 2 square miles (5 square kilometers) at the center of the site. It was cleaned up at a cost of $7 billion but remains off-limits to the public. The 8-square-mile (21-square-kilometer) buffer zone surrounding the manufacturing site was
turned over to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a refuge. About 10 miles (16 kilometers) of trails are now open at the refuge. Visitors are told to stay on the paths and not wander the grasslands. State and federal health officials say the site is safe, but some people worry that plutonium particles eluded the cleanup and could be sprinkled over the refuge, where hikers and cyclists could stir them up or track them home. At least seven Denver-area school districts have barred school-sanctioned field trips to refuge. If inhaled, plutonium can lodge in lung tissue, where it can kill lung cells and cause scarring, which in turn can cause lung disease and cancer, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “You have a situation where you still have plutonium in the soil being disturbed by the wildlife and the weather,” said Stephen Parlato, his voice muffled by the gas mask he wore at a refuge trailhead Saturday. Parlato said the mask had a filter capable of blocking plutonium particles and that he wore it for protection, not for show.
“You even have school districts that have gone on the record to say they do not allow their students to come on trips here. This is an ongoing danger,” he said. Jon Simon, another cyclist who rode the refuge trails Saturday, said he doubted he would develop plutonium-related health problems in his lifetime, but worried that children might be vulnerable. “I wouldn’t want to walk my kid through here every day in the morning for our morning walk or something like that,” he said. “But I’m old enough…. That’s not what’s going to get me.” The opening was in the works for months but was thrown into doubt Friday afternoon when Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who oversees the Fish and Wildlife Service, said he wanted to wait for more information about safety. An hour later, the Interior Department said a review was complete and the refuge would open. Department spokeswoman Faith Vander Voort did not respond to an email seeking more information about the review.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is going ahead with plans to impose new tariffs on about $200 billion of Chinese imports, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday. Both sides were preparing to hold new talks on their tariff dispute. Last week Trump told reporters such a move could come “very soon.” The Journal cited unnamed people familiar with the matter who said the tariff level will likely be set at about 10 percent, below the 25 percent announced earlier this year. The two governments have already imposed 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion of each other’s goods. Beijing has issued a list of another $60 billion of American products for retaliation if Trump’s next tariff hike goes ahead. White House spokeswoman Lindsay Walters declined comment on the timing of a possible announcement, but said: “The President has been clear that he and his administration will continue to take action to address China’s unfair trade practices. We encourage China to address the long standing concerns raised by the United States.”
The Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday that it was invited to hold new talks. Envoys from the two countries last met Aug. 22 in Washington but reported no progress. Beijing has rejected pressure from the United States to roll back plans for state-led development of Chinese global champions in robotics, artificial intelligence and other fields. Washington, Europe and other trading partners say those plans violate China’s marketopening commitments. American officials also worry they might erode U.S. industrial leadership. Forecasters have warned that the worsening conflict between the world’s two biggest traders could cut up to 0.5 percentage point off global economic growth through 2020 if all threatened tariff hikes go ahead. China has tried without success to recruit Germany, France, South Korea and other governments as allies against Washington. Some of them have criticized Trump’s tactics but many echo U.S. complaints about Chinese market barriers and industrial strategy.
Sheriff: Border Patrol agent suspected of killing 4 women By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press
HOUSTON — A U.S. Border Patrol agent suspected of killing four women was arrested early Saturday after a fifth woman who had been abducted managed to escape from him and notify authorities, law enforcement officials said, describing the agent as a “serial killer.” Juan David Ortiz, 35, an intel supervisor for the Border Patrol, fled from state troopers and was found hiding in a truck in a hotel parking lot in Laredo at around 2 a.m. Saturday, Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar said at a news conference in the border city about 145 miles (235 kilometers) southwest of San Antonio. Cuellar said investigators have “very strong evidence” that he is responsible for the deaths of the four women, who are believed to worked as prostitutes. “We do consider this to be a serial killer,” said Webb County District Attorney Isidro Alaniz. In a statement, Andrew Meehan, assistant commissioner for public affairs for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said his agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility, the U.S. Border Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General are fully cooperating with all investigators.
“Our sincerest condolences go out to the victims’ family and friends. While it is CBP policy to not comment on the details of an ongoing investigation, criminal action by our employees is not, and will not be tolerated,” Meehan said. He referred questions about the investigation to authorities in Webb County and to the Texas Department of Public Safety, whose Texas Rangers are also investigating. A Texas Department of Public Safety sergeant didn’t return several messages seeking comment on Saturday. Authorities didn’t immediately disclose the victims’ names or nationalities. “The manner in which they were killed is similar in all the cases from the evidence,” said Alaniz. But both Alaniz and Cuellar declined to discuss the evidence or say how the women were killed. Alaniz said investigators are still trying to determine a motive for the killings. He said all of the women worked as prostitutes. Cuellar said investigators believe Ortiz acted alone. Alaniz said his office plans to charge Ortiz with four counts of murder and one count of aggravated kidnapping. Authorities planned to provide another update on the investigation on Monday.
Around the Nation Kitten named Survivor clings to owner amid flood rescue NEW BERN, N.C. — People aren’t the only ones being pulled from floodwaters in parts of eastern North Carolina inundated by Florence . Rescuers are helping pets to safety, too, including one aptly named kitten: Survivor. The News & Observer in Raleigh reported that Robert Simmons Jr. was among those seeking refuge Friday afternoon in New Bern, a city near the coast that’s bordered by two rivers and has been swamped with water. The newspaper reports Simmons climbed into a rescue boat with Survivor. Photos and video showed the tiny animal drenched, mewing and clinging to Simmons. Rescuers have been working to get stranded people to safety since the water started rising late Thursday. The city said Saturday that all rescues had been completed, with just over 450 people taken to dry ground. — Associated Press
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Typhoon aims at south China after killing 12 in Philippines By AARON FAVILA and JOEAL CALUPITAN Associated Press
TUGUEGARAO, Philippines — Typhoon Mangkhut roared toward densely populated Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday after ravaging across the northern Philippines with ferocious winds and heavy rain that left at least 12 dead in landslides and collapsed houses. The strongest storm so far this year in the world sliced across the northern tip of Luzon Island on Saturday, a breadbasket that is also a region of flood-prone rice plains and mountain provinces with a history of deadly landslides. More than 5 million people were in the path of the typhoon, equivalent to a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane when it hit the Philippines. It currently packed sustained winds of 155 kilometers (96 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 190 kph (118 mph). China and the Philippines agreed to postpone a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that was to start Sunday due to the typhoon’s onslaught, which caused nearly 150 flights, a third of them international, to be canceled and halted sea travel. The Hong Kong Observatory said although Mangkhut had weakened slightly, its extensive, intense rainbands were bringing heavy downfall and frequent squalls. Storm surge of about 3 ½ meters (9.8 feet) or above is expected at the city’s waterfront Victoria Harbour, the observatory said, appealing on the public to avoid the shoreline. Francis Tolentino, an adviser to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, said the 12 died mostly in landslides and houses that got pummeled by the storm’s fierce winds and rain. Among the fatalities were an infant and a 2-year-old child who died with their parents after the couple refused to immediately evacuate from their high-risk community in a mountain town in Nueva Vizcaya province, Tolentino said. “They can’t decide for themselves where to go,” he said of the children, expressing frustration that the tragedy was not prevented. Tolentino, who was assigned
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Residents stand by a flooded road following the onslaught of Typhoon Mangkhut in Tuguegarao city in Cagayan province, northeastern Philippines, Saturday. The typhoon slammed into the Philippines northeastern coast early Saturday, its ferocious winds and blinding rain ripping off tin roof sheets and knocking out power, and plowed through the agricultural region at the start of the onslaught. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
by Duterte to help coordinate disaster response, said at least two other people were missing. He said the death toll could climb to at least 16 once other casualty reports were verified. Mayor Mauricio Domogan said at least three people died and six others were missing in his mountain city of Baguio after strong winds and rain destroyed several houses and set off landslides, which also blocked roads to the popular vacation destination. It was not immediately clear whether the deaths and missing cited by Domogan had been included in Tolentino’s count. Authorities were verifying the drownings of three people, including two children. About 70 men reportedly returned to their coastal village in Cagayan to check on their homes as the storm drew closer Friday, but Tolentino said he had received no reports of the men figuring in an accident. About 87,000 people had evacuated from high-risk areas of the Philippines. Tolentino and other officials advised them not to return home until the lingering danger had passed. In Cagayan’s capital, Tuguegarao, where the typhoon made landfall, Associated Press journalists saw a severely dam-
aged public market, its roof ripped apart and wooden stalls and tarpaulin canopies in disarray. Outside a popular shopping mall, debris was scattered everywhere and government workers cleared roads of fallen trees. Many stores and houses were damaged but most residents remained indoors as occasional gusts sent small pieces of tin sheets and other debris flying dangerously. The Tuguegarao airport terminal also was damaged, its roof and glass windows shattered by strong winds. The typhoon struck at the start of the rice and corn harvesting season in Cagayan, a major agricultural producer, prompting farmers to scramble to save what they could of their crops, Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba said. In Hong Kong, Security Minister John Lee Ka-chiu urged residents to prepare for the worst. Cathay Pacific said all of its flights would be canceled between 2:30 a.m. local time on Sunday and 4 a.m. Monday. “Because Mangkhut will bring winds and rains of extraordinary speeds, scope and severity, our preparation and response efforts will be greater than in the past,” Lee said.
“Each department must have a sense of crisis, make a comprehensive assessment and plan, and prepare for the worst.” In nearby Fujian province in China, 51,000 people were evacuated from fishing boats and around 11,000 vessels returned to port on Saturday morning. China’s National Meteorological Center issued an alert saying Mangkhut would make landfall somewhere on the coast in Guangdong province on Sunday afternoon or evening. Ferry services in the Qiongzhou Strait in southern China were halted on Saturday and helicopters and tugboats were dispatched to Guangdong to transfer offshore workers to safety and warn ships about the typhoon, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. Mangkhut, the Thai word for mangosteen fruit, is the 15th storm this year to batter the Philippines, which is hit by about 20 a year and is considered one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan left more than 7,300 people dead or missing, flattened villages, swept ships inland and displaced more than 5 million in the central Philippines.
Organization of American States chief threatens military force against Venezuela By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press
CUCUTA, Colombia — The head of the Organization of American States has joined President Donald Trump in holding out the threat of a military intervention in Venezuela to restore democracy and ease the country*s humanitarian crisis OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro delivered the sharp warning in a visit Friday to Colombia’s border with Venezuela in which he also denounced President Nicolas Maduro*s socialist “dictatorship” for spurring a regionwide migration crisis. “With respect to a military intervention to overthrow Nicolas Maduro’s regime, I don’t think any option should be ruled out,” Almagro said at a press conference in the Colombian city of Cucuta. “What Nicolas Maduro’s regime is perpetrating are crimes against humanity, the violation of the human rights and the suffering of people that is inducing an exodus. Diplomatic actions should be the first priority but we shouldn’t rule out any action.” Almagro has been Maduro’s most outspoken critic in Latin America, but until Friday he hadn’t been willing to go as far as Trump, who last year raised the possibility of
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a “military option” against Maduro. In several meetings with aides and Latin American leaders last year, Trump also discussed the possibility of a U.S. invasion of the South American nation. Still, for many in Latin America, the prospect of a military intervention is bound to revive memories of the Cold War, when the U.S. gave backing to coups and rebellions from countries including Chile, Cuba and Brazil. For Almagro, the threat of military force is especially surprising given his condemnation of the region’s support for a U.S. invasion of the Dominican Republic in 1965 to remove a democraticallyelected but pro-Cuban president. The invasion, carried out in the OAS’ name, left thousands dead and for decades stirred Latin American resentment against the idea of ever again using force against sovereign nation. Almagro in 2015 apologized for the OAS’ role in the invasion, saying such events should not be repeated. While circumstances in Venezuela are far different, and many still see an invasion as a remote possibility, Maduro has nonetheless held out the threat to try and rally Venezuelans behind him at a time of mounting hardships. Almagro in his visit Friday
said countries in the Western Hemisphere should work together to provide relief to the droves of Venezuelans who every day are fleeing hyperinflation and food shortages in their homeland. But, he added, the ultimate solution to the crisis is to restore democracy in Venezuela. “The international community has to provide answers. We can’t allow a dictatorship in Venezuela that affects the security of entire region through drug trafficking, organized crime and the deep humanitarian crisis it has created,” Almagro said. During Friday’s visit to the border, Almagro met aid workers and government officials in the Colombian city of Cucuta, where schools and hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of Venezuelan migrants. The outspoken diplomat was stopped on the street and greeted by dozens of Venezuelan migrants who urged him to work for the “liberation” of Venezuela from tyranny. He said while countries like his native Uruguay had weathered bloody dictatorships in the past, Maduro’s government stands out for using shortages of food and medicine as “instruments of repression” to impose its political will. “This is inadmissible.
We’ve never never seen such an immoral government in the world that doesn’t allow the entry of humanitarian aid in the middle of a humanitarian crisis,” he said. According to the United Nations, more than 2.3 million Venezuelans have left their country in recent years. Increasingly they are leaving with no money and are traveling on foot across South American countries like Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in dangerous journeys that can take several weeks. Almagro said the OAS has created a working group that will look at ways to help desperate migrants as well as their host countries. OAS member states recently voted on a resolution that accuses Maduro of breaking his country’s constitutional order when he got himself reelected in May in a vote boycotted by opponents. Colombia’s foreign ministry, meanwhile, said Friday that it was investigating preliminary reports that 20 soldiers from Venezuela’s National Guard illegally entered a remote Colombian river hamlet and captured three civilians. Relations between both countries have been tense for years, but have not affected Colombia’s policy towards Venezuelan migrants so far.
BEIRUT — U.S.-backed Syrian forces entered an eastern village held by the Islamic State group where intense clashes are ongoing on Saturday, a day after the extremists reportedly killed 20 fighters, the forces and a war monitor said. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said its fighters stormed Bagouz and are close to the center of the village. The forces added that they plan to open another front in the Sousseh area along the Euphrates river to increase pressure on the extremists. SDF launched with the help of the U.S.-led coalition a wide offensive this week to capture the last pocket held by IS in Syria. The Kurdish-led forces have been among the most effective in the fight against IS in Syria, forcing them out of much of the country’s east. Despite losing most of the territory it held between Iraq and Syria since its peak in 2014, the jihadist IS remains a disruptive force in both countries. Its leader, Abu Bakr alBaghdadi, urged his followers to “persevere” in an audio tape attributed to him last month. The IS-linked Aamaq news agency said the group’s gunmen targeted advancing SDF fighters in the Bagouz area with mortar rounds, roadside bombs and sniper fire inflicting many casualties among them. The SDF commander of the
operation in Bagouz, who identified himself as Shergo, said in a video statement that the fighting is intense from both sides and that his fighters now control almost half of the village. “We will take all this place from ISIS,” Shergo said in English, using a different acronym to refer to IS. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said IS fighters are relying on a network of tunnels in the area and land mines to slow down SDF’s offensive. It said that some 100 women and 30 men, including IS fighters, along with their children, surrendered to SDF fighters. The IS gunmen were taken to a tightly secured positions in the area, it added. The storming of Bagouz came a day after the Observatory said IS gunmen took advantage of a sandstorm and killed 20 SDF fighters in the country’s east, wounding others. Kurdish official Ebrahim Ebrahim also said 20 fighters were killed in an ambush by IS fighters. SDF said in a statement that only two of its fighters were killed and six others wounded in Friday’s clashes. The Observatory said Saturday that since SDF launched its offensive on the IS-held pocket, including the town of Hajin, 53 extremists have been killed as well as 38 U.S.-backed fighters. The Observatory said SDF brought in Friday some 1,000 fighters to fortify its positions and boost the forces carrying out the offensive.
Gunmen wearing mariachi garb kill 4, wound 9 in Mexico City By AMY GUTHRIE Associated Press
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans heading into the weekend’s Independence Day celebrations were jolted by a brazen shooting by men dressed as mariachi musicians who killed four people and wounded nine in Garibaldi Plaza, an iconic square in the capital where the bands serenade tourists. The Mexico City prosecutors’ office said at least one foreigner was among those wounded in Friday night’s attack, which local media said was staged by three gunmen. The news outlet La Silla Rota circulated surveillance video of the alleged assailants wearing traditional embroidered jackets and pants as they fled on motorcycles. The shooting cast a bloody pall over Independence Day festivities. Many Mexicans will wear mariachi costumes, a symbol of national pride, on Saturday night to commemorate the launch of the revolt against Spanish rule on Sept. 16, 1810. It is also the busiest time of year for Garibaldi Plaza, a beloved but seedy square that draws heavily on Mexican folklore. Lisa Sanchez, director of Mexicans United Against Delinquency, described the shooting as a “piercing portrait” of Mexico. The shooting in a crowded public square demonstrates that impunity prevails in the country, she said. The prosecutors’ office said investigators were trying to find those responsible for the attack. Few crimes in Mexico are solved. On Saturday night, President Enrique Pena Nieto is to shout “Viva Mexico” — or “Long Live Mexico” — shortly before midnight from a balcony of the National Palace. Thousands crowd into Mexico City’s central Zocalo square every year to hear the shout, and the celebration usually spills into Garibaldi Plaza. Business quickly resumed
around the square following the shooting. Videos circulating on social media showed musicians in the plaza playing their music around the time of the shooting, without skipping a beat. In one video, a man plucking a large harp continues to belt out the Mexican civil war anthem “La Cucaracha” as dozens of gunshots can be heard in the background. In another, brass instruments and melancholic voices fill the air as the flashing lights of police vehicles descend on the plaza. Patrons continued to down tequilas and tuck into tacos. At the Tenampa cantina, which bills itself as having first brought mariachi troupes to the plaza in the 1920s, a manager said it was business as usual Saturday. “We haven’t had any reservations cancelled and we continue to book tables,” he said, asking that his name not be published for fear of retaliation by criminal groups. Crimes and scams have plagued Garibaldi Plaza for years. Malcolm X’s grandson Malcolm Shabazz was found beaten to death outside a bar there in 2013 after a dispute over a bill. A Mexican security expert, Alejandro Hope, said the Friday shooting appeared to be a hit by an organized crime group. Garibaldi Plaza borders the gritty Tepito neighborhood, home to the Union Tepito gang that has been extorting businesses across the capital. The suspected head of Union Tepito, a man known as “El Betito,” was arrested in August. That arrest may have set off a battle for leadership and turf. A rival gang called the Anti-Union Force is believed to hang around Garibaldi. Hope said the shooters targeted a specific restaurant on the plaza in what may have been a shakedown for protection money or a hit on rivals. “It was not random,” he said.
Peninsula Clarion | Sunday, September 16, 2018 | A7 DEBT AND MILLENNIALS
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The typical urban millennial (born between 1981 and 1996) carries significant debt, according to the latest LendingTree study. The average debt balance for millennials living in the 50 biggest U.S. cities is $23,064. Student debt makes up the largest share of millennial debt, accounting for 40 percent of their total credit and loan balances. GETTY IMAGES
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The most common reason to buy coverage is to replace income in case a breadwinner dies prematurely. The solution: term life insurance, which covers you for a certain period, such as 10, 20 or 30 years. Ideally, by the time the term expires, you don’t need life insurance: Debts are paid, and the kids are grown up. Instead of buying one large policy, you could buy multiple policies of different lengths and amounts to match needs over time. For example, rather than a 30-year $1 million policy, you could buy three policies: ❚ 10-year, $500,000. ❚ 20-year, $300,000. ❚ 30-year, $200,000. This “laddering” strategy can save money, said Dennis Rupp, director of insurance wholesaling at TIAA, a financial services provider. And it can work if coverage needs diminish and you can accurately predict them. “But spoiler alert: Life is really messy,” Rupp said. If you decide to buy just one policy and find later that you don’t need as much life insurance, most insurers will let you decrease the coverage and pay less, Ashe said.
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If you’re like most Americans, this past summer season was filled with short trips out of town, family vacations, and likely some extra spending on eating out and entertainment. A recent NerdWallet survey found that Americans planned to put $1,019 on their credit cards to cover travel summer travel costs and said they’d spend $471 per child for summer activities. Vacations are a much-needed element for a balanced work life, and some Americans don’t take them. But the added expense can easily bust your budget and may even saddle you with additional credit card debt. Follow these three simple ways to help get your budget back into shape.
1. Revisit budget, cut expenses Summertime often means meeting up with friends for dinner or taking the family out for a meal. It’s easy to get stuck in a pattern of spending money on eating out and not realizing how much it’s busting your budget. The average American typically spends about $263 per month on eating out, and it’s one of the easiest things to trim from your monthly expenses. Next, look at your entertainment expenses, and see if you’ve picked up any unhealthy spending habits over the summer. This might be causing your entertainment expenses to become much larger than you realize.
2. Get back on a savings plan It’s logical to assume that if many Americans are spending more money over the summer, then their savings plans may have taken a hit to cover the costs. And with the fall season about to begin – and the holiday season just around the corner – now is a great time to revisit your personal savings plan. Maybe you spent some of your savings to cover fun expenses over the summer, and all you need to do is map out a weekly or monthly savings plan to get your savings account back to where it was a few months ago. Whether your goal is to save $1,000 or to replenish your savings account to its pre-summer amount, it’s a good idea to automate your savings so you won’t stray off course.
3. Tackle debt you accumulated This may be most important for most Americans, especially given our penchant for charging our expenses. The best way to start tackling your post-summer debt is to focus your attention on your smallest credit-card balances first. For example, if you put a few plane tickets on an airline credit card, and the amount is smaller than your other credit-card balances, then pay that card off first. The point is to take care of smaller debt amounts first so that you free up more money each month and add momentum to your debt repayment plan. GETTY IMAGES
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Reached 50 with no retirement savings? It’s still not too late Start by eliminating debt and building a nest egg Pete the Planner Peter Dunn USA TODAY
If you want to retire successfully but are starting from scratch at age 50, you need a plan. This is the first of a fourpart series on how to make it happen. I think it was hearing a fourth person in two weeks tell the same story that tipped the scales. Two weeks ago, I met a 50-year-old woman who made a solid income but basically had nothing saved for retirement. A couple of days later, I met a man who was her financial mirror image. A week after that, I met two more 50year-olds man who had saved nothing. For them, I felt sad, scared, mad and, more than anything, challenged – challenged to find a reasonable strategy to help a 50-year-old American work over the remaining 20 years of their career to live a respectable retirement. Although my plan is realistic, it’s intense. A 50-year-old has only 20(ish) years to build the missing foundation, the walls, the roof, the moat and everything else a person needs to survive decades without work income. Since the average annual income of the four people I recently encountered was $60,000, we will use that to illustrate the plan. Depending on cost-ofliving adjustments or raises you might get going forward, you will earn somewhere between $1.2 million and $1.6 million over the next 20 years. This million and change must help you deal with any financial past you might have and provide you a sensible lifestyle, while building sustainable income for retirement. Piece of cake. The plan has four parts (three if you aren’t starting with a load of consumer debt). The four parts involve debt re-
duction, asset accumulation, lifestyle shrinkage and home ownership. All four intermingle with one another, but we’re going to tackle them independently. The first part involves a two-year cleanse.You might not like it, but you’ll love the results. These two years will be the most challenging. Why? Because you will need to do a hard reset. Your two primary tasks are to pay off your consumer debt and contribute to your company-sponsored retirement plan.
You don’t want the hard part of your financial life to be later. Trust me. Time is your friend when it comes to growing your nest egg. You need to set money aside now so growth can occur. If you don’t have a company-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k), start a Roth IRA. You will need to contribute at least 5 percent of your income to your company-sponsored retirement plan (hopefully activating any employer match). At the end of your initial two years, those contributions (along with the match) will equal about $10,000. If you’re already contributing more than 5 percent, excellent. Don’t reduce your contribution. Instead, turn your focus to the second task, getting rid of debt. In this example, after putting 5 percent of income in a retirement plan, paying taxes (I’m using Indiana state income tax rates) and paying for health care coverage, your monthly take-home pay will be approximately $3,400. It’s a good bet that, currently, your $3,400 is being asked to do too much. These next two years are about shifting that paradigm. Paying off debt requires a serious commitment. If you’re merely interested in getting out of debt, it won’t hap-
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pen. You will need to significantly adjust your spending habits. This may involve getting rid of a car with a high monthly payment, changing your dining and shopping habits, and/or eliminating vacations and entertainment spending. Redirect all of those monies toward your lowest-balance debt until it’s eliminated, then attack the next lowest debt until it’s vanquished. The key is to pay minimum payments on all of your debts, except the lowest-balance debt. Pay that off with as big a payment as possible. I’ve found this methodology has the lowest failure rate, although you may pay more interest than using other debt-elimination techniques. If you learn $3,400 isn’t enough to eliminate your debts, then you may
need a second (or third) job. Get one. Doing the hard thing is what this twoyear period is all about. Honestly, it’s now or never. You don’t want the hard part of your financial life to be later. Trust me. Be sure to direct all of your additional earnings toward debt elimination. If you don’t, you’ll grow your lifestyle and make your problem worse. Next week: I’ll show you how to start living your retirement lifestyle right now. Peter Dunn is an author, speaker and radio host, and he has a free podcast: “Million Dollar Plan.” Email him at AskPete@petetheplanner.com. The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
DIGITAL DOLLARS
FUNDING RETIREMENT
Apps can help you save money on gas, hotels and shopping
Social Security benefits you might not know about
Marc Saltzman Special to USA TODAY
You don’t need to be cash-strapped to appreciate saving money. Both the App Store (for iPhone and iPad) and Google Play (for Android devices) are packed with apps tied to shopping deals, accessing free content, booking affordable travel and accommodations, and managing your money and time. The following are a handful of my favorites and the reasons why. ❚ Ebates: There are a few “cash back” apps available, but one I’ve used for years is Ebates, mostly because of how many online stores and marketplaces are supported – now more than 2,500 – including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Macy’s, Target, Kohl’s, Best Buy, American Eagle, and Groupon, to name a few. The premise is simple: Open the app before you start shopping (or if you’re a desktop shopper, download the browser plug-in), and once you make a purchase at a supported store, a percentage of your purchase is credited to your account. It’s typically between 2 and 6 percent, but it can be as high as 40 percent over the holiday season. Quarterly, you’ll get a check or PayPal deposit. The app will also notify you of sales and special offers, plus there are instore coupons and promo codes, too. You’ll also get a $10 bonus when you make your first purchase. ❚ Flipp: Another “must have,” especially for retail shopping, is Flipp. Essentially, this app delivers local store ads to your phone, tablet or computer. Flipp makes it easy to search for the best deals on the items you want, rather than merely digitizing the pages. Just type in your ZIP code the first time, and then it lets you browse or search for deals at stores near you. Tap and hold to learn more about a product, or tap quickly to virtually clip it into your shopping list. The app holds your loyalty cards so you don’t have to carry them with you. ❚ Hotels.com: Hotels.com enjoys a clean and easy-to-use interface, huge
selection of properties to choose from, maps and Uber integration, and support for smartwatches. More important, perhaps, is a “secret price” feature for members. It shows deals on boutique hotels and chains, along with a great loyalty and rewards program. As for its price guarantee, I recently booked a room in New York City that dropped its rate by $91. The app notified me about the change. ❚ GasBuddy: As the name suggests, GasBuddy helps sniff out deals on gasoline and diesel in the U.S. and Canada. Using GPS, the app shows you which nearby stations have the lowest fuel prices and provides maps if you don’t know the area. View gas stations by distance, price, company or amenities (like car washes, restaurants and washrooms). ❚ Mint: Intuit’s Mint.com Personal Finance app helps you set budgets, track expenses and reach financial goals. After you link up your bank and credit cards, this money-management tool lets you see what you’re spending (and saving) through color-coded lists, charts and graphs, plus you can track your bank account and credit-card balances in real time, follow investments (including retirement contributions and balances), and break out your expenditures by category. ❚ Office Lens: Microsoft’s Office Lens is like having a flatbed scanner in your pocket: Snap a pic of a document, whiteboard, receipt or business card, and it’ll be digitized onto your device. ❚ Libby: You can borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. With a library card and the Libby app, you’re able to browse tens of thousands of supported libraries worldwide. Libby also boasts an impressive built-in ebook reader, graphic novel viewer and audiobook player. ❚ Spotify: Rather than paying for a monthly subscription service or buying music by track, consider the free version of Spotify – a stellar digital music, podcast and video streaming service – that gives you instant access to millions of songs and other content.
Dan Caplinger The Motley Fool
Social Security provides a key financial lifeline for the majority of U.S. retirees, but it’s not always easy to navigate all its rules and requirements. With many obscure provisions that aren’t easy to find, it can be easy to leave little-known benefits on the table unclaimed. Below are three often-neglected provisions that many Social Security participants are surprised to discover. ❚ Benefits for ex-spouses: One of the most confusing sets of rules in the Social Security world deals with divorced couples and Social Security benefits. In general, if you were married for 10 years or more and then divorced, then you can collect spousal or survivor benefits on an ex-spouse’s work history. But if you cut the knot before hitting your 10th anniversary, then you’re out of luck. Where things get complicated is when it comes to remarriage. If your ex is still living, then ex-spousal benefits are only available if you haven’t remarried. Note that you can still get benefits if you’re single, even if your ex remarried. But there’s an even bigger wrinkle here: If you remarry, but that subsequent marriage ends due to death or divorce, then you once again become eligible to claim benefits based on your first ex-spouse’s work history. If your ex has passed away, then survivor benefits have even more complicated rules. If you remarried before turning 60, then remarriage again takes away the right to survivor benefits on an ex’s work history. But those who wait until 60 or older before remarrying don’t lose their rights to survivor benefits. ❚ The lump-sum death benefit: Social Security’s most attractive quality is that it makes monthly payments that in most cases extend for the rest of your lifetime. That ensures that even if your retirement savings run out, your Social Security benefits won’t.
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It’s probably because of this that most people don’t really think very much about one small lump-sum benefit that Social Security pays. Upon a person’s death, Social Security makes a one-time payment of $255 if there’s an eligible person to receive it. Surviving spouses are almost always eligible, and children can also receive the payment if the child gets Social Security benefits or qualifies for benefits due to the death of the parent. That’s most often the case when the child is younger than 18 or still in high school, although disabled children of any age are typically eligible as well. ❚ Early survivor benefits you can take independent of your own retirement benefit: Another benefit that comes up when a spouse passes away is the survivor benefit. Like regular retirement benefits, survivor benefits are monthly payments that can last the rest of your life. Unlike most benefits, however, you’re allowed to claim survivor benefits without being deemed to have claimed your own retirement benefits at the same time, or vice versa. That makes for some interesting planning opportunities that in some cases let you get some money now and more later than you’d otherwise be able to get. One feature of survivor benefits for spouses is that you’re allowed to claim them as early as age 60, with an even younger 50-year-old limit if you’re disabled. Social Security might not even be on your radar screen at that age, and if you’re not aware of the survivor provisions, then you can inadvertently miss out on years of monthly payments.
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a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to possess, consume, make or buy alcohol for 12 months, ordered no to go where alcohol is the primary item for sale (bars or liquor stores), and placed on probation for 12 months. n Terre Sam Jones, 57, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), a domestic violence offense, and one count of first-degree criminal trespass (in a dwelling), committed May 17. On count one, he was sentenced to 77 days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. On count two, he was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, concurrent with count one. n Matthew Dean Luke, 20, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident of vehicle damage, committed June 19. He was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, and placed on probation for 12 months. n James Michael Morgan, 21, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Apr. 6. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail or under electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $66 for the first three days plus $14 for each additional day of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months. n Tobias Muller, 41, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct (creating a hazardous condition) and one count of resisting or interfering with arrest (by force), committed Mar. 3. On the count of disorderly conduct, he was sentenced to one day in jail (time served). On the count of resisting arrest, he was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Michael Forrest Parker, 27, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises), committed June 18. He was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to have no contact with Kenai Walmart, including the parking lot, and placed on probation for 12 months. n Cecilia M. Tafolla, 46, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to no valid operator’s license, committed Sept. 25, 2005. She was fined $50 and a $50 court surcharge. n Lauren A. Roesing, 30, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to one cont of false information or report and one count of seconddegree criminal trespass (upon premises), committed May 9. On count one, Roesing was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended. On count two, Roesing was sentenced to 10 days in jail, consecutive to count one. n Jacob Wayne Daniel, 23, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 11, 2017. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail or under electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $66 plus $14 for each additional day of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment (already completed), had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for one year. n Donald Alfred Eide, Jr., 51, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), a domestic violence offense committed July 3. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 57 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a domestic violence intervention program and follow all recommendations, and placed on probation for 24
months. n Johnney Boy Newman, 26, of Anchor Point, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, committed Sept. 18. He was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge and placed on probation for 12 months. n Danielle R. Dehoyos, 39, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree theft, committed June 16, 2017. She was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered to have no contact with victim or with Soldotna AT&T or Kenai Walmart, and was placed on probation for six months. n Danielle Ranee Dehoyos,
39, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Sept. 7, 2017. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, will receive credit for time spent on electronic monitoring, was fined $3,000, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1467 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock, for one year, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for two years, forfeited all items seized, and placed on probation for two years. n Jesse Dale Beck, 35, of
Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, committed May 6. He was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 30 days, and placed on probation for 12 months. n ustin Garcia Garcia, 50, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to third-degree forgery (making a false written instrument), committed Mar. 21. He was fined $1,000 with $750 suspended and a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for 12 months. n Rickie Lee Rome, 56, of Seward, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence,
committed July 1. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail or under electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $66 for the first three days plus $14 for each additional day of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for one year. n Anthony Charles Larocca, 50, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed Apr. 24. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 25 days
suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Kenai Library, and placed on probation for 12 months. n Anthony Charles Larocca, 50, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed June 17. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 25 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Kenai Walmart, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.
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Kenai/ Soldotna 59/43 Seward 57/48 Homer 57/48
Precipitation From the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai
24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.00" Month to date ........................... 0.01" Normal month to date .............. 1.56" Year to date ............................ 10.35" Normal year to date ................ 11.14" Record today ................. 0.53" (1994) Record for Sept. ............. 7.07" (1961) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963)
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Bethel 55/45
Valdez Kenai/ 60/46 Soldotna Homer
Dillingham 60/43
Juneau 62/34
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112 at Thermal, Calif. 25 at Boca Reservoir, Calif.
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The Carolinas are bracing for already catastrophic flooding to further worsen today as Florence unloads more torrential rain and gusty winds. The risk for flooding will spread to southwestern Virginia.
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Fairbanks 52/44
Talkeetna 59/45 Glennallen 53/41
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Eagle River topples Kenai Wolves quarterback Adkins accounts for 6 TDs, 464 yards By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion
A lot was on the line in a big Northern Lights Conference clash Saturday afternoon at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai, and Eagle River senior Ryan Adkins didn’t wilt under the pressure. Adkins led the Wolves to a convincing 48-14 victory over Kenai Central with a staggering 415 passing yards and four touchdowns. Listed at 6-foot-3, Adkins imposed his size and athleticism on the Kardinals, shredding the defense by completing 15 of 22 pass attempts, while scoring twice on his feet. In all, Adkins accounted for six touchdowns and 464 yards of offense. “He did a good job, the offensive line held and he had the time to throw,” said Wolves head coach Robert Adkins, also Ryan’s father. “He was just connecting
‘It’s great. These boys have chosen to come to Eagle River, instead of going to other schools … this group has stuck together and they’re determined to turn things around.’ — Robert Adkins, Eagle River head coach
well with receivers.” Eagle River took a big step toward clinching its first state playoff berth in program history, which dates back to 2006 for the varsity team. The Wolves (2-1 conference, 4-1 overall) currently sit second in the NLC behind SoHi (2-0 NLC), and can secure the second and final Division II playoff spot if Kenai (0-1) loses to Kodiak
(0-2) next weekend. “It’s great,” Adkins said. “These boys have chosen to come to Eagle River, instead of going to other schools … this group has stuck together and they’re determined to turn things around.” The Kardinals’ only hope of making it Kenai defender Tyrone McEnerney tackles Eagle River’s Kobe to the playoffs for the first time since 2015 Sherman (24) Saturday at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. (Photo by See KENAI, page B4 Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Stars crush Kodiak
Not much changes Kenai nabs 3 titles, SoHi gets the other at borough meet
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The Soldotna football team notched a 5716 Northern Lights Conference victory in Kodiak on Saturday. The Stars, who moved to 2-0 in the NLC and 5-1 overall, went down early to the Bears (0-2, 0-6). Micah Bartel scored on an 8-yard run with 6:45 left in the first quarter. After that, the Soldotna offensive and defensive machine that has become so familiar to fans over the years took over. The Stars produced 469 yards on 39 carries while holding Kodiak to 180 yards of offense. Wyatt Medcoff had 147 yards and three touchdowns on just six carries, while Aaron Faletoi rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown on four carries. The Stars also were efficient through the air, with Jersey Truesdell finishing 4 of 5 for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Both of those scoring strikes went to Galen Brantley III, who had two catches for 38 yards. Also scoring for the Stars were Cam Johnson and Dennis Taylor.
By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion
Monroe Catholic 22, Nikiski 6 Senior safety Isaac Minnema had three interceptions as the host Rams notched a nonconference victory over the Bulldogs on Friday. Monroe, which celebrated its homecoming, moves to 4-2 with the victory, while Nikiski sits at 3-3. Minnema returned his first interception of the night 37 yards to give the Rams a 6-0 lead with six seconds left in the first quarter. Late in the third quarter, Minnema returned See PREP, page B3
Kenai Central’s Brooke Satathite and Jaycie Calvert lead the girls race just before the onekilometer mark at the Kenai Peninsula Borough cross-country meet Saturday in Nikiski. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The faces have changed a little bit on the Kenai Peninsula Borough cross-country scene, but the results haven’t. For the second straight year, Kenai Central took the girls and boys individual titles, plus the girls team title, at the borough meet, while Soldotna won the boys title. Last year in Homer, the Mariners’ Autumn Daigle placed second to the graduated Addison Gibson in the borough race. This year at Nikiski, it was Kenai senior Jaycie Calvert relegating Daigle, now a junior, to second place. Kardinals sophomore Maison Dunham overcame a slow start to his season to defend his borough crown. Daigle is the defending Division II state champion, and with Kenai’s move to Division II this season, Saturday’s race was a showdown between top contenders. Calvert broke away from the field and never looked back, running five kilometers in 20:15 while Daigle finished at 21:11. Soldotna freshman Jordan Strausbaugh was third at 21:39. “Jaycie is insane this year,” said Daigle of Calvert, who was third at boroughs last year. “It’s her senior year. I don’t know if I can beat her.” Both Jaycie and her mother and Kenai’s cross-country coach, Maria Calvert, were quick to caution reading too much into the victory. “Autumn is really tough competition,” Jaycie said. “It’s always great to have tough See RUN, page B4
Brown Bears open season with sweep on road By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion
The Kenai River Brown Bears opened the season by going into the home of one of the North American Hockey League’s top franchises and emerging with a clean sweep. The Bears, who finished with the
second worst record in the league last season, notched a 5-2 Friday victory and 7-3 Saturday victory over the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets, who had the fifth best record in the league last season. “I couldn’t be more proud of the guys,” said Kenai River head coach Josh Petrich, starting his second sea-
son at the helm. “They showed up and competed and executed the concepts we wanted to work on. “They didn’t give up. They continued to go, go, go. I’m excited to see where this team goes.” The Bears started the season Friday by taking a 3-0 lead and making it hold up.
“The message is 100 percent that it is only one game of a 60-game season,” Petrich said. “The thing I take away is I’m proud of the preparation and effort from the get-go. “We were a slow-going team last year and got better as the game went on. Tonight, we sustained right away.” Filip Karlsson finished last sea-
son with a flourish for the Bears and picked up right where he left off Friday night. With just 12 seconds left in the first period, Karlsson scored on the power play by winning a scrap in front of the net. Connor Scahill and Johan Bok assisted. See BEARS, page B2
Evans, Story rule Pentathlon By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion
Soldotna swimmer Ethan Evans races through the boys 50-yard breaststroke Friday at the SoHi Pentathlon in the Soldotna High School pool. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
The battle waged in the Soldotna pool Friday afternoon between swimming sensations Madison Story of Homer and Lydia Jacoby of Seward wasn’t the first time the two young swimmers have gone head to head against the other. Their history goes back much further than that, back to their earliest days in club swimming, when they were 7 and 8 years old. But Friday’s symphony of chaos in the SoHi pool was one of the most spectacular. Youth ruled the day as Story eked out the overall victory in the unique
event, which pits all swimmers against each other in a combined five-event effort to determine the champion. Story, a Homer sophomore, defended her title from a year earlier, and denied the freshman Jacoby the trophy in her first attempt. “Last year it was more me chasing the older girls,” Story said. “This year, I was planning my whole strategy around Lydia and the breaststroke.” Story won three of the five races — the 50-yard butterfly, backstroke and freestyle — while Jacoby claimed the other two, the 100-yard IM and the 50 breaststroke. Story’s combined time of 2 minutes, 54.78 seconds, was just enough to edge Jacoby’s overall time of 2:54.92, a scant margin of victory
of .14 seconds, essentially the blink of an eye. In a demonstration of their superiority, the two swimmers finished almost a full 12 seconds ahead of third place, and both were within a second of the SoHi Pentathlon girls meet record of 2:53.97, set in 2005 by Seward’s Jackie VanDriessche. Additionally, both swimmers eclipsed the single event record in the 50-yard breaststroke, previously held by VanDriessche at 31.90 seconds. Story touched the wall at 31.15 but Jacoby demolished the mark at 29.47 to slash nearly 2 1/2 seconds off her fellow Seahawk’s old time. “I know Lydia destroyed me in the See SWIM, page B2
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Palmer girls, Kodiak boys swimmers win Kenai Invite the 500 freestyle, while Heaven won the 100 freestyle and Rolph won the 100 butterfly. Soldotna’s Kylin Welch The Palmer girls and Kodiak boys took the diving event. won the Kenai Invitational swimming Kenai Invitational meet Saturday at Kenai Central High Saturday at Kenai School. GIRLS The Moose girls scored 73 points, Team scores: 1. Palmer, 73; 2. Kodiak, 61; 3. Solwhile Kodiak was next at 61 and Sol- dotna, 49; 4 (tie). Colony, Homer, 44; 6. Kenai, 30; Seward, 10; 8. Unalaska, 4; 9. Wasilla, 3; 10. Cordotna was third at 49. The Bears boys 7.dova, 2. had 97, while Kenai was second at 81 200-yard medley relay — 1. Palmer (O. Beck, M. Beck, Fletcher, Geffken), 1:59.07; 2. Kodiak, 2:01.27; and Soldotna was third at 39. Soldotna, 2:01.69; 4. Homer, 2:04.08; 5. Colony, On the girls side, Homer’s Madison 3. 2:06.20; 6. Kenai, 2:08.48. Story led the way for the Kenai Penin- 200 freestyle — 1. Leslie Spear, Kod, 2:06.62; 2. sula by taking the 200-yard individual Alexis Mattson, Col, 2:08.71; 3. Taylor Nelson, Col, 4. Adeline Berry, Hom, 2:13.63; 5. Ramedley and 500 freestyle. The other 2:12.63; chael Pitsch, Ken, 2:15.61; 6. Madison Snyder, Sol, local win came from Seward’s Lydia 2:16.36. 200 IM — 1. Madison Story, Hom, 2:16.24; 2. Devon Jacoby in the 100 breaststroke. Cummiskey, Kod, 2:26.96; 3. Emily Hubert, Kod, On the boys side, Kenai’s 200 free- 2:35.89; 4. Julia Anderson, Ken, 2:40.30; 5. Darby style relay squad of Savaii Heaven, McMillan, Sol, 2:40.80; 6. Ally Ferguson, Pal, 2:41.57. freestyle — 1. Gretchen Snelders, Pal, 26.16; 2. Koda Poulin, Owen Rolph and Trevor 50 Ellyse Russell, Pal, 26.59; 3. Alia Bales, Hom, 26.68; Bagley took the victory. Poulin won 4. Lydia Jacoby, Sew, 26.77; 5. Riley Reese, Ken,
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breaststroke,” Story said. “I felt pretty good,” Jacoby added. “My finish wasn’t maybe as good as it could’ve been.” The boys pentathlon title also featured a heavyweight bout between two contestants, and in the end, it was Soldotna sophomore Ethan Evans capturing the crown over Kenai Central senior Savaii Heaven. Evans and Heaven have been club teammates with the Peninsula Piranhas swim team for several years, and Evans said Heaven had been somewhat of a leader to him. “He’s been like a mentor to me,” Evans said. “I’ve looked up to him for a while, and to finish ahead of him is great.” Heaven’s performances almost helped the Kenai boys win the team race, but the Kardinals fell just short by a single point, taking second with 33 points to Kodiak’s 34. The Palmer girls wrapped up the team title with 36 points, placing five swimmers in the top 16, led by Gretchen Snelders’ third-place result. Homer took second with 29 points and SoHi was third with 26. The SoHi girls were led by senior Sydney Juliussen’s fifthplace finish. Juliussen finished with a total time of 3:08.97, and teammate Madelyn Barkman joined her in the top-10 in ninth. Last year as a freshman, Story announced her arrival on the state swim scene with a thirdplace in the girls breaststroke at the state championships, while also placing in the IM. This year, Story’s peninsula dominance has been challenged by her young rival and friend Jacoby. The war in the water Friday afternoon between Story and Jacoby began with a 100-yard
IM win by Jacoby, whose time of 1:01.04 to Story’s 1:01.91 immediately put the frosh up by .87 seconds over her older rival. Story countered with a win in the 50 butterfly in 27.89 seconds, while Jacoby finished third in that race in 28.38, helping the Homer star to close the gap to .38 seconds. Story took the Pentathlon lead with a convincing victory in the 50 backstroke, swimming a 28.64 to Jacoby’s 29.45 to grab a slim .43-second lead as the day’s intermission concluded the first three events. After the break, it was Jacoby’s turn to shine, as the Seward freshman phenom converted her best swim of the day into a dominant victory in the 50 breaststroke. Jacoby’s win not only gave her a 1.25-second lead with which to work, but it also broke the SoHi Pentathlon breaststroke record. Seward head coach Meghan O’Leary said her young phenom’s time in the breaststroke made for an exciting final swim. “Her fly and back are really improved,” O’Leary said. “But it wasn’t quite enough.” In the deciding race of the day, Story won in 25.19 seconds, beating Palmer swimmer Snelders by .63 seconds, and Jacoby touched the wall fourth, just .14 seconds shy of the title. “It’s been fun to watch her and Lydia go at it, and now they’re both in high school,” said Homer head coach Thad Gunther. Gunther said the final race was about guts. “She just had to put her head down and control her breathing,” Gunther said. “I was a little nervous about it. I’m happy she swam her best and didn’t hold back.” On the boys side, Evans won just one race, the 100 IM, while Heaven won three in the the butterfly, backstroke and the freestyle, but Evans was more consistent with finishes of
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Just 2:56 into the second period, Eagle River’s Sutton McDonald made it 2-0 when he pounded in a rebound off a JJ Boucher shot. Eagle River’s Zach Krajnik started the play. “The overlying theme is the guys are buying into the concepts we are talking about,” Petrich said. After Karlsson made it 3-0 with 12:26 left in the second on assists from Alex Klekotka and Michael Spethmann, Janesville called timeout. “They went away from trying to make skill plays to chipping the puck and making races,” Petrich said. “We struggled to adjust right away.” The Jets scored twice before the end of the second period by going to the net in traffic. On the road against a traditional powerhouse, the Bears were able to retake control of the game in the third period. “We went into the third period ready for the chip and chase,” Petrich said. “The wings had to block shots and the guys did well. “I think we had more blocked shots
26.85; 6. Ashleigh Nicholson, Kod, 27.81. Diving — 1. Chloe Hartman, Pal, 177.10; 2. Tyler Coffman, Pal, 156.60. 100 butterfly — 1. Devon Cummiskey, Kod, 1:04.62; 2. Adeline Berry, Hom, 1:05.62; 3. Alexis Mattson, Col, 1:06.92; 4. Julia Anderson, Ken, 1:11.50; 5. Ellyse Russell, Pal, 1:11.72; 6. Katie Creglow, Sol, 1:12.08. 100 freestyle — 1. Gretchen Snelders, Pal, 57.64; 2 . Riley Reese, Ken, 58.34; 3. Ashleigh Nicholson, Kod, 1:00.81; 4. Joscelyn Barrette, Was, 1:01.41; 5. Kiara Villamor, Una, 1:01.50; 6. Alana Esguerra, Cor, 1:03.11. 500 freestyle — 1. Madison Story, Hom, 5:37.67; 2. Rachael Pitsch, Ken, 5:57.32; 3. Madelyn Barkman, Sol, 6:04.85; 4. Emily Hubert, Kod, 6:10.58; 5. Avery Palenske, Col, 6:26.72; 6. Kathleen Barr, Col, 6:35.77. 200 freestyle relay — 1. Palmer (Russell, Musgrave, Petersen, Snelders), 1:47.28; 2. Soldotna, 1:48.90; 3. Kenai, 1:53.13; 4. Colony, 1:54.76; 5. Homer, 1:55.62; 6. Palmer, 1:57.34. 100 backstroke — 1. Lindsay Musgrave, Pal, 1:07.07; 2. Taylor Nelson, Col, 1:10.74; 3. Alex Juliussen, Sol, 1:13.02; 4. Darby McMillan, Sol, 1:13.20; 5. Olivia Beck, Pal, 1:13.41; 6. Addi Rogers, Kod, 1:15.76. 100 breaststroke — 1. Lydia Jacoby, Sew, 1:05.28; 2. Leslie Spear, Kod, 1:12.01; 3. Katie Creglow, Sol, 1:15.29; 4. Katie Laasch-Gray, Col, 1:20.26; 5. Sasha Rankin, Una, 1:22.43; 6. Anika Witsoe, Cor, 1:25.62.
400 freestyle relay — 1. Kodiak (Cummiskey, Hubert, Nicholson, Spear), 3:56.27; 2. Soldotna, 3:57.95; 3. Homer, 4:17.86; 4. Colony, 4:24.96; 5. Colony, 4:50.09; 6. Soldotna, 4:51.01. BOYS Team scores: 1. Kodiak, 97; 2. Kenai, 81; 3. Soldotna, 39; 4. Wasilla, 27; 5. Homer, 25.5; 6. Unalaska, 17; 7. Palmer, 15; 8. Colony, 9.5; 9. Seward, 8; 10. Bethel, 3; 11. Cordova, 2. 200 medley relay — 1. Kodiak (Rocheleau, Hocum, Egdorf, Krug), 1:44.23; 2. Kenai, 1:46.27; 3. Soldotna, 1:53.45; 4. Kodiak, 1:54.66; 5. Kenai, 1:55.39; 6. Wasilla, 1:56.38. 200 freestyle — 1. Gage Egdorf, Kod, 1:53.97; 2. Nathan James, Kod, 1:54.62; 3. Connor Spanos, Sew, 1:58.23; 4. Owen Rolph, Ken, 1:58.35; 5. Teddy Handley, Hom, 1:59.73; 6. Theo Castellani, Hom, 2:06.16. 200 IM — 1. Ian Rocheleau, Kod, 2:07.70; 2. Koda Poulin, Ken, 2:12.13; 3. Adam Nguyen, Un, 2:18.46; 4. Jake Nelson, Hom, 2:19.53; 5. Skyler Rodriguez, Hom, 2:24.49; 6. Dominic Alioto, Ken, 2:24.91. 50 freestyle — 1. Camren Hancock, Was, 22.62; 2. Jackson Krug, Kod, 24.31; 3. Anders Hocum, Kod, 24.44; 4. Gareth Rice, Bet, 24.68; 5. Teddy Fussell, Was, 24.75; 6. Peter Anderson, Ken, 25.16. Diving — 1. Kylin Welch, Sol, 268.65; 2. Sam Skolnick, Sol, 225.75; 3. Cole Johnson, Pal, 168.05. 100 butterfly — 1. Owen Rolph, Ken, 56.73; 2. Konnor Kolberg, Col, 56.79; 3. Clayton Arndt, Hom, 57.99; 4.
Jake Nelson, Hom, 59.72; 5. Ian Rocheleau, Kod, 59.79; 6. Peter Anderson, Ken, 1:00.38. 100 freestyle — 1. Savaii Heaven, Ken, 49.97; 2. Nathan James, Kod, 51.52; 3. Connor Spanos, Sew, 52.62; 4 (tie). Teddy Handley, Hom, Konnor Kolberg, Col, 52.81; 6. Teddy Fussell, Was, 55.36. 500 freestyle — 1. Koda Poulin, Ken, 5:13.05; 2. Ethan Evans, Sol, 5:14.89; 3. Jacob Hengen, Kod, 5:36.80; 4. Kaeson Dalrymple-Sorenson, Pal, 5:43.77; 5. Skyler Rodriguez, Hom, 5:53.00; 6. Trevor Bagley, Ken, 5:57.29. 200 freestyle relay — 1. Kenai (Heaven, Poulin, Rolph, Bagley), 1:36.74; 2. Kodiak, 1:37.16; 3. Soldotna, 1:41.66; 4. Wasilla, 1:44.67; 5. Palmer, 1:46.36; 6. Cordova, 1:46.57. 100 backstroke — 1. Savaii Heaven, Ken, 56.22; 2. Adam Nguyen, Una, 58.13; 3. Clayton Arndt, Hom, 1:00.66; 4. Patrick Peralta, Kod, 1:00.78; 5. Theo Castellani, Hom, 1:02.79; 6. Jackson Krug, Kodiak, 1:03.40. 100 breaststroke — 1. Anders Hocum, Kod, 1:03.46; 2. Camren Hancock, Was, 1:04.07; 3. Miles Laughlin, Was, 1:09.41; 4. Nick Carver, Kod, 1:09.62; 5. Trevor Bagley, Ken, 1:11.05; 6. Dominic Alioto, Ken, 1:13.82. 400 freestyle relay — 1. Kodiak (Rocheleau, Dumm, Krug, James), 3:30.36; 2. Kenai, 3:52.98; 3. Unalaska, 3:59.94; 4. Soldotna, 4:08.81; 5. Palmer, 4:20.35; 6. Colony, 4:20.61.
Seward freshman Lydia Jacoby races in the girls 50-yard butterfly Friday at the SoHi Pentathlon in the Soldotna High School pool. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
third, second, second and fifth. Heaven’s downfall came in the breaststroke with a ninth-place result. Wasilla’s Camren Hancock was the only other race winner in the breaststroke. “I’m happy to keep it close,” Heaven said. “It definitely was fun rooting for him. “If not me, then I was hoping he’d win.” Kenai head coach Winter Heaven, Savaii’s older brother, said he knew his younger sibling would need a big day in the breaststroke in order to have a chance, but it ultimately wasn’t enough. “I’m happy with it,” Heaven said. “We knew that’d be his problem swim, but now we can really focus on his strengths for state. “Ethan’s a stud sprinter, and he’s very well-rounded.” Evans said his strategy involved staying as close to Heaven prior to the backstroke before making his move in the breaststroke race. His plan worked nicely, as
tonight than in the first half of the year last year.” Petrich said Boucher, a defenseman from Ottawa, Canada, and the Bears’ first round pick this year, had at least eight blocked shots. Boucher already has two years of experience in the Junior A Central Canada Hockey League. He has one year of junior eligibility after this season. “He’s a mature kid and a veteran kid,” Petrich said. “He’s not wearing one of our letters, but he’s a leader. We’re very excited about him.” Soldotna’s Preston Weeks gave the Bears a 4-2 cushion with 10:31 left in the third on an assist from McDonald. Logan Ritchie hit the pipe on an empty net with 26 seconds left to play and Spethmann was there to ice the game on the rebound. Gavin Enright made 30 saves for the Bears, while Garrett Nieto stopped 32 for the Jets. “We were up 4-2 in the third and he had a huge save on the back door with his blocker,” Petrich said. “I felt my groin pull when he got back there.” Petrich said he gave the players 10 or 15 minutes to savor the victory before getting ready for Saturday’s game. Fans, however, got to take longer
Evans sat just a fraction of a second — 0.16 seconds to be exact — after three events, and a second-place finish in the breaststroke in 29.09 helped push Evans to the lead, while Heaven struggled to a ninthplace finish in 31.87 seconds, losing 2.78 seconds to his SoHi competitor. “I just had to keep close to him before the breaststroke,” Evans said. “I wanted to make my move in the breaststroke, it’s one of my strongest Kenai’s Savaii Heaven works the boys 50-yard backstroke Fristrokes.” Heading into the final race, day at the SoHi Pentathlon in the Soldotna High School pool. the 50 free, Evans just had to (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion) protect his 2.62-second lead over Heaven to secure his first coby, Sew, 2:54.92; 3. Gretchen Snelders, 15; 6. Colony, 14; 7. Seward, 11. Pentathlon title, and did so with Pal, 3:06.30; 4. Alexis Mattson, 3:07.83; 5. Individual results (scoring finishers) — 1. Juliussen, Sol, 3:08.97; 6. Devon Ethan Evans, Sol, 2:40.30; 2. Savaii Heava fine fifth-place result in 23.25 Sydney Cummiskey, Kod, 3:10.23; 7. Ashtyn Pe- en, Ken, 2:42.30; 3. Clayton Arndt, Hom, seconds, while Heaven won in tersen, Pal, 3:10.60; 8. Leslie Spear, Kod, 2:45.36; 4. Adam Nguyen, Una, 2:46.51; 5. 3:10.65; 9. Madelyn Barkman, Sol, 3:12.14; Konnor Kolberg, Col, 2:47.59; 6. Ian Roche22.63 seconds. SoHi Pentathlon GIRLS Team scores — 1. Palmer, 36 points; 2. Homer, 29; 3. Soldotna, 26; 4. Kodiak, 24; 5. Colony, 22; 6. Seward, 17. Individual results (scoring finishers) — 1. Madison Story, Hom, 2:54.78; 2. Lydia Ja-
than that. “I had 30-plus text messages from people surrounding the program near and far,” Petrich said. “I can’t thank them enough. This win is for the guys on the roster but it’s also a win for Brown Bear nation.” Saturday, the Bears again got off to a good start and closed strong, dominating the Jets to the tune of 4-0 in goals and 14-5 in shot count over the final 20 minutes. “We capitalized early on that first goal in the third period and dominated the rest of the way,” Petrich said. In the first, Kenai River got on the board 4:23 in when Bok scored on assists from Scahill and Krajnik. Janesville made it 1-1 after one on a powerplay goal. McDonald, assisted by Boucher, put the Bears up again, but again Janesville answered. Andy Walker, assisted by Thomas Walker and Trevor Schroder, put Kenai River up 3-2, but Janesville answered again on the power play for a 3-3 score heading into the third period. “My five-on-five controlled play through the entire game,” Petrich said. “Most of their opportunities and two of their goals came on the power play.” In the third period, Janesville didn’t
10. Taylor Nelson, Col, 3:12.22; 11. Ellyse Russell, Pal, 3:14.74; 12. Alia Bales, Hom, 3:15.45; 13. Adeline Berry, Hom, 3:17.20; 14. Madison Snyder, Sol, 3:17.62; 15. Lindsay Musgrave, Pal, 3:17.75; 16. Maria Beck, Pal, 3:17.87. BOYS
Team scores — 1. Kodiak, 34; 2. Kenai, 33; 3. Homer, 28; 4. Soldotna, 20; 5. Unalaska,
have any power plays, while Kenai River had three, and that’s when the Bears took control. The goals were Jack Conroy assisted by Justin Daly, Spethmann assisted by Boucher and Komuls on the power play, Wasilla’s Porter Schachle assisted by Klekotka and Komuls, and Andy Walker assisted by Komuls and Boucher on the power play. “Jack Conroy and Porter Schachle were scratches last night and came in and scored goals,” Petrich said. “We moved three guys in and out, plus a change in goal, and didn’t miss a beat. I’m happy with the depth.” Dennis Westergard had 23 saves for the Bears, while Nieto stopped 28 for Janesville. The Bears start play at the NAHL Showcase on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. against the Bismarck (North Dakota) Bobcats. It’s the start of four games in four days. “We’re going to have to use all 26 guys we have with us,” Petrich said. “Four in four is difficult on guys’ bodies.” Friday Brown Bears 5, Jets 2 Kenai River 1 2 2 —5 Janesville 0 2 0 —2 First period — 1. Kenai River, Karlsson (Scahill,
leau, Kod, 2:48.33; 7. Nathan James, Kod, 2:50.25; 8. Connor Spanos, Sew, 2:50.73; 9. Anders Hocum, Kod, 2:51.38; 10. Koda Poulin, Ken, 2:53.03; 11. Teddy Handley, Hom, 2:53.66; 12. Owen Rolph, Ken, 2:55.57; 13. Theo Castellani, Hom, 2:57.43; 14. Trevor Bagley, Ken, 2:57.66; 15. Skyler Rodriguez, Hom, 2:58.87; 16. Peter Anderson, Ken, 3:00.99.
Bok), pp, 19:48. Penalties — Kenai River 2 for 4:00; Janesville 5 for 18:00. Second period — 2. Kenai River, McDonald (Boucher, Krajnik), 2:56; 3. Kenai River, Karlsson (Klekotka, Spethmann), 7:34; 4. Janesville, MacLaren (Leraio, Sagissor), 12:56; 5. Janesville, Hicks (Salquist, Middleton), 13:43. Penalties — Kenai River 1 for 2:00; Janesville 1 for 2:00. Third period — 6. Kenai River, Weeks (McDonald), 9:29; 7. Kenai River, Spethmann (Ritchie), en, 19:34. Penalties — Kenai River 2 for 4:00. Shots on goal — Kenai River 11-13-13—37; Janesville 8-17-7—32. Goalies — Kenai River, Enright (32 shots, 30 saves); Janesville, Nieto (37 shots, 32 saves). Power plays — Kenai River 1 for 3; Janesville 0 for 5. Saturday Brown Bears 7, Jets 3 Kenai River 1 2 4 — 7 Janesville 1 2 0 — 3 First period — 1. Kenai River, Bok (Scahill, Krajnik), 4:23; 2. Janesville, Bargholtz (Salquist, Weis), pp, 11:57. Penalties — Kenai River 3 for 6:00; Janesville 2 for 4:00. Second period — 3. Kenai River, McDonald (Boucher), 5:06; 4. Janesville, Bargholtz (Doyle, Hicks), 11:54; 5. Kenai River, A. Walker (T. Walker, Schroder), 16:06; 6. Janesville, Hicks (Palmqvist, Bargholtz), pp, 19:21. Penalties — Kenai River 4 for 16:00; Janesville 2 for 12:00. Third period — 7. Kenai River, Conroy (Daly), 1:40; 8. Kenai River, Spethmann (Boucher, Komuls), 4:45; 9. Kenai River, Schachle (Klekotka, Komuls), 7:09; 10. Kenai River, A. Walker (Komuls, Boucher), pp, 12:07. Penalties — Kenai River 1 for 2:00; Janesville 4 for 8:00. Shots — Kenai River 8-13-14—35; Janesville 4-175—26. Goalies — Kenai River, Westergard (26 shots, 23 saves); Janesville, Nieto (35 shots, 28 saves). Power plays — Kenai River 2 for 4, Janesville 2 for 4.
Alvarez gets decision over Golovkin to take middleweight championship LAS VEGAS (AP) — Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin fought 24 rounds in the space of a year, with little to pick between them. When the scorecards were totaled Saturday night, though, the judges crowned a new middleweight champion of the world — but just barely.
Alvarez won the 160-pound titles held by Golovkin by the narrowest of margins, taking a majority decision to hand the longtime champion his first loss as a pro in a spirited fight that had a sold out crowd roaring. Two judges gave Alvarez the final round, allowing him to pull
out the win. A year after the two fought to a draw, the second fight was almost as close. There were no knockdowns, but the action was spirited throughout as the two battled to the final bell before a frenzied crowd at the T-Mobile Arena. Two judges favored Alvarez
115-113, while a third had it 114114. The AP scored it 114-114. “He’s a great fighter but I’m a great fighter and I showed it tonight,” Alvarez said. The two fighters switched roles from their first fight, with Triple G trying to counter Alvarez and the Mexican fighter coming forward much of the fight.
Both landed well to the head and Golovkin (38-1-1) controlled some rounds with his jab though neither were ever in any trouble of going down. The fight was a rematch of a draw last September that left neither fighter satisfied. This time it was Golovkin who was upset, and he stormed out of the ring
without talking. “I’m not going to say who won tonight because the victory belongs to Canelo according to the judges,” Golovkin said later from his dressing room. “I thought it was a very good fight for the fans and very exciting. I thought I fought better than he did.”
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an interception 54 yards for a 22-6 lead. Minnema’s third interception didn’t put points on the board, but kept them off the board. He had the interception in the end zone on the first play of the fourth quarter. Minnema’s incredible game helped the Rams win a game where the offense turned the ball over on its first five possessions of the evening. Nikiski’s lone score of the night was a 29-yard touchdown pass from Noah Litke to Michael Eiter. That score put the Bulldogs down 8-6. As usual, Litke and Eiter would cause problems all game. Litke was 9 of 22 for 142 yards, but had three interceptions. Eiter caught five balls for 101 yards. Sam Berry paced Nikiski with 56 yards on 14 carries. For Monroe, Josh Gray had 131 yards on 17 carries and Isaac Garcia had 75 yards on 12 carries. Houston 38, Seward 0 The Hawks used 26 points in the second half to cruise past host Seward in Peninsula Conference play Friday. Houston was coming off a big 22-20 victory over Ket-
chikan. Seward served notice early that it would be a tough game by marching more than 70 yards on their opening drive only to be stopped 1 yard short of a touchdown. Houston led 12-0 at half, then upped the tempo in the second half to pull away. Apete Sasiu had a pair of touchdowns for the Hawks. The Hawks are now 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the league, and can win the conference title next week whey they host Nikiski. However, Houston also could still finish out of the playoffs. Seward drops to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in league play. The Mat-Su Frontiersman and Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner contributed to this report. Ketchikan 48, Homer 12 The visiting Kings went down early but stormed back for a Peninsula Conference victory over the Mariners on Saturday. The Kings moved to 2-1 in the league and 4-1 overall, while Homer fell to 0-2 and 0-6. Anthony Kalugin got the Mariners on the board first with a 10-yard run with 5:51 left in the first quarter. Kalugin would also score in the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach. He had 76 yards rushing on 21 carries
and also was 7 of 22 through the air for 180 yards and three interceptions. Ketchikan’s dynamic passing game would quickly restore order to the affair. Brendan Wong finished 11 of 23 for 325 yards, five touchdowns and an interception. His best target was Brandon Wieber, who grabbed six balls for 179 yards and three touchdowns. After Kalugin’s early score, Ketchikan scored 42 unanswered points. Saturday Kings 48, Mariners 12 Ketchikan 6 15 14 13 — 48 Homer 6 0 0 6 — 12 1st Quarter Hom — Kalugin 10 run (kick failed), 5:51. Ket — Byron 6 run (kick failed), 4:53. 2nd Quarter Ket — Wieber 10 pass from Wong (Wong run), 9:41. Ket — Roof 16 pass from Wong (Malouf kick), 5:18. 3rd Quarter Ket — Wieber 25 pass from Wong (Jasper kick), 4:45. Ket — Jasper 52 pass from Wong (Malouf kick), 1:32. 4th Quarter Ket — Wieber 88 pass from Wong (Malouf kick), 8:25. Hom — Kalugin 9 run (pass failed), 5:29. Ket — Malouf 58 run (kick failed), 4:32. Ket Hom First downs 20 17 Rushes-yards 24-175 43-161 Passing yards 325 205 Comp-att-int 11-23-1 8-23-3 Return yards 70 0 Punts-avg 1-45 3-29 Fumbles 0-0 3-3 Penalties 5-49 8-50 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing — Ketchikan: Wong 3-13, Malouf 1-58, Jasper 3-21, Pihl 2-7, Roof 8-73, Morris 1-(-3), James 1-2, Byron 2-4, Carlson 3-0. Homer: Dash 1-2, Bradshaw 2-7, Kalu-
gin 21-76, Konev 0-0, Gaona 6-4, Wood 2-(-8), Mann 11-80. Passing — Ketchikan: Wong 11-23-1—325; Homer: Kalugin 7-22-3—180, Mann 1-10—25. Receiving — Ketchikan: Jasper 2-85, Pihl 2-45, Roof 1-16, Wieber 6-179. Homer: Hrenchir 1-31, Kalugin 1-25, Konev 6-149. Saturday Stars 57, Bears 16 Soldotna 23 21 7 6 — 57 Kodiak 8 0 0 8 — 16 First quarter Kod — Bartel 2 run (Brewer pass from Barton), 6:45 Sol — Faletoi 65 run (Metcalf pass from Truesdell), 6:33 Sol — Medcoff 42 run (Truesdell run), 4:40 Sol — Medcoff 23 run (Truesdell kick), 1:21 Second quarter Sol — Brantley III 15 pass from Truesdell (Truesdell kick), 9:48 Sol — Brantley III 23 pass from Truesdell (Truesdell kick), 6:02 Sol — Medcoff 55 run (Truesdell kick), 5:29 Third quarter Sol — Johnson 14 run (Truesdell kick), 9:08 Kod — Bartel 73 run (Manivong pass from Finley), 1:54 Fourth quarter Sol — Taylor 50 run (run failed), 10:50 Sol Kod First downs 14 9 Rushing 39-469 36-171 Comp-att-int 4-6-0 3-10-1 Passing yards 62 99 Total yards 531 270 Punts 0 2 Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-1 Penalties-yards 9-70 4-30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing — Soldotna: Faletoi 4-104, Medcoff 6-147, Metcalf 2-33, Truesdell 4-18, Brantley III 1-1, Johnson 2-23, Updike 1-(1), O’Reagan 5-19, Taylor 3-57, Johnson 5-38, Escott 3-24, No. 30 3-6. Kodiak: Bartel 13-128, Finley 14-39, Brewer 1-2, Ekin 1-(-1), Orloff 1-(-4), Barton 6-7. Passing — Soldotna: Truesdell 4-5-2-0 — 62, Johnson 0-1-0-0 — 0. Kodiak: Finley 3-8-0-1 — 99, Arndt 0-1-0-0 – 0, Barton 0-1-0-0 — 0. Receiving — Soldotna: Brantley III 2-38, Medcoff 1-15, Metcalf 1-9. Kodiak: Brewer 1-15, Manivong 2-74.
Scoreboard Baseball AL Standings
East Division W L Pct GB z-Boston 102 47 .685 — New York 91 57 .615 10½ Tampa Bay 81 66 .551 20 Toronto 66 82 .446 35½ Baltimore 42 106 .284 59½ Central Division x-Cleveland 83 65 .561 — Minnesota 67 81 .453 16 Detroit 60 88 .405 23 Chicago 59 89 .399 24 Kansas City 52 96 .351 31 West Division Houston 93 55 .628 — Oakland 90 59 .604 3½ Seattle 82 66 .554 11 Los Angeles 73 76 .490 20½ Texas 64 84 .432 29 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox 8, Baltimore 6 N.Y. Yankees 11, Toronto 0 Detroit 5, Cleveland 4 N.Y. Mets 8, Boston 0 Oakland 2, Tampa Bay 1, 10 innings Arizona 4, Houston 2 Kansas City 8, Minnesota 4 Seattle 5, L.A. Angels 0 Texas 4, San Diego 0 Saturday’s Games Cleveland 15, Detroit 0 Boston 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Toronto 8, N.Y. Yankees 7 Tampa Bay 7, Oakland 5 Chicago White Sox 2, Baltimore 0 Houston 10, Arizona 4 Kansas City 10, Minnesota 3 Texas 6, San Diego 3 Seattle 6, L.A. Angels 5 Sunday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Giolito 10-10) at Baltimore (Hess 3-10), 9:05 a.m. N.Y. Mets (deGrom 8-9) at Boston (Sale 12-4), 9:05 a.m. Toronto (Pannone 2-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Lynn 9-10), 9:05 a.m. Detroit (Liriano 4-10) at Cleveland (Bieber 10-3), 9:10 a.m. Oakland (Fiers 12-6) at Tampa Bay (Castillo 3-2), 9:10 a.m. Arizona (Greinke 14-9) at Houston (Verlander 15-9), 10:10 a.m. Minnesota (Gibson 7-13) at Kansas City (Junis 8-12), 10:15 a.m. Seattle (Gonzales 12-9) at L.A. Angels (Barria 10-9), 12:07 p.m. Texas (Minor 12-7) at San Diego (Nix 2-3), 12:10 p.m. All Times ADT
NL Standings
East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 83 65 .561 — Philadelphia 76 71 .517 6½ Washington 75 74 .503 8½ New York 69 79 .466 14 Miami 57 91 .385 26 Central Division Chicago 87 61 .588 — Milwaukee 85 64 .570 2½ St. Louis 81 68 .544 6½ Pittsburgh 73 74 .497 13½ Cincinnati 63 86 .423 24½ West Division Los Angeles 82 67 .550 — Colorado 81 67 .547 ½ Arizona 78 71 .523 4 San Francisco 70 79 .470 12 San Diego 59 90 .396 23 Friday’s Games Philadelphia 14, Miami 2 N.Y. Mets 8, Boston 0 Atlanta 10, Washington 5 Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati 2 Arizona 4, Houston 2 Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 4 L.A. Dodgers 3, St. Louis 0 Texas 4, San Diego 0 San Francisco 2, Colorado 0 Saturday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 17, St. Louis 4 Washington 7, Atlanta 1 Boston 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Chicago Cubs 1, Cincinnati 0 Philadelphia 5, Miami 4 Houston 10, Arizona 4 Pittsburgh 3, Milwaukee 1 Texas 6, San Diego 3 San Francisco 3, Colorado 0 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets (deGrom 8-9) at Boston (Sale 12-4), 9:05 a.m. Miami (Urena 6-12) at Philadelphia (Arrieta 10-9), 9:35 a.m. Washington (Roark 8-15) at Atlanta (Newcomb 12-8), 9:35 a.m. Arizona (Greinke 14-9) at Houston (Verlander 15-9), 10:10 a.m. Pittsburgh (Williams 12-9) at Milwaukee (Chacin 14-7), 10:10 a.m. Cincinnati (Castillo 9-12) at Chicago Cubs (Quintana 13-9), 10:20 a.m. Colorado (Senzatela 4-6) at San
Francisco (Rodriguez 6-3), 12:05 p.m. Texas (Minor 12-7) at San Diego (Nix 2-3), 12:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 8-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 1-3), 4:05 p.m. All Times ADT
Indians 15, Tigers 0 Det. Cle.
000 000 000— 0 2 4 652 200 00x—15 18 0
Fulmer, Hall (1), Baez (2), Reininger (3), B.Farmer (5), Coleman (7), Hardy (8) and J.McCann; Clevinger, O.Perez (7), Cimber (8), C.Allen (8), Hand (9) and R.Perez, Haase. W_Clevinger 12-8. L_Fulmer 3-12. HRs_Cleveland, Alonso (23), Lindor (35), Brantley (16).
Blue Jays 8, Yankees 7 Tor. NY
032 000 300—8 16 0 000 001 600—7 8 1
Reid-Foley, Petricka (6), Mayza (6), Tepera (6), D.Barnes (7), Clippard (7), Giles (8) and Jansen; Sabathia, Green (3), Holder (5), Kahnle (7), Tarpley (7), Betances (8), Britton (9) and G.Sanchez. W_Reid-Foley 2-3. L_Sabathia 7-7. Sv_Giles (21). HRs_Toronto, Grichuk 2 (23), Pillar (13). New York, Gregorius 2 (26), Andujar (24), Stanton (34).
Rays 7, Athletics 5 Oak. TB
001 001 201—5 13 0 020 002 03x—7 8 0
Hendriks, Kiekhefer (2), Dull (2), Bassitt (3), Y.Petit (6), Rodney (7), Familia (8) and Lucroy, Phegley; Stanek, Y.Chirinos (2), Kolarek (7), Roe (7), Nuno (8), Kittredge (8), Romo (9) and Ciuffo. W_Kittredge 2-2. L_Familia 8-6. Sv_ Romo (20). HRs_Oakland, Chapman (23), Olson (27). Tampa Bay, Bauers (11), Lowe (5).
White Sox 2, Orioles 0 Chi. Bal.
000 001 001—2 6 000 000 000—0 5
0 0
Lopez, Frare (8), Minaya (8) and W.Castillo; Y.Ramirez, Wright Jr. (6), Givens (9) and Joseph. W_Lopez 6-9. L_Y.Ramirez 1-6. Sv_Minaya (1). HRs_Chicago, Garcia (18).
Royals 10, Twins 3 Min. KC
010 010 010— 3 11 1 110 402 20x—10 16 1
De Jong, Moya (4), Littell (5), A.Reed (7), Belisle (8) and Astudillo; Kennedy, T.Hill (7), Sparkman (8) and Gallagher, Viloria. W_Kennedy 2-8. L_De Jong 0-1.
Mariners 6, Angels 5 Sea. LA
000 021 030—6 12 0 300 100 001—5 8 0
E.Ramirez, Festa (5), Pazos (7), Colome (8), Diaz (9) and Zunino; Heaney, J.Anderson (6), Buttrey (7), Alvarez (8), J.Johnson (8), Jerez (8), Tazawa (8) and F.Arcia, Briceno. W_Pazos 4-1. L_Alvarez 5-4. Sv_Diaz (55). HRs_Seattle, Haniger (25), Negron (1). Los Angeles, Upton 2 (29), Trout (34), Ohtani (20).
Red Sox 5, Mets 3 NY Bos.
000 300 000—3 2 2 100 040 00x—5 10 0
Oswalt, Zamora (3), Sewald (5), Dr.Smith (5), Gagnon (7), Rhame (8) and Plawecki; Porcello, Poyner (6), Wright (7), Brasier (8), Kimbrel (9) and Leon, C.Vazquez. W_Porcello 17-7. L_Sewald 0-6. Sv_Kimbrel (41). HRs_New York, Nimmo (17).
Astros 10, Diamondbacks 4 Ari. Ho.
000 110 011— 4 6 2 011 303 20x—10 12 1
Godley, Sherfy (4), Bracho (6), Lopez (7) and Avila, C.Stewart; Morton, McHugh (7), Devenski (8), Peacock (9) and B.McCann, Stassi. W_Morton 15-3. L_Godley 14-10. HRs_Arizona, Marte (11), Escobar (7). Houston, Reddick (14).
Rangers 6, Padres 3 Tex. SD
010 005 000—6 9 003 000 000—3 8
0 0
Claudio, Jurado (2), M.Perez (6), Sadzeck (8), Leclerc (9) and R.Chirinos; Lauer, J.Castillo (6),
Stock (6), Strahm (7), M.Diaz (9) and Hedges. W_Jurado 3-5. L_J.Castillo 2-3. Sv_Leclerc (11). HRs_Texas, Gallo (37). San Diego, Hosmer (17).
Dodgers 17, Cardinals 4 LA SL
200 152 034—17 16 0 000 400 000— 4 5 1
R.Hill, Floro (6), P.Baez (7), Madson (8), Urias (9) and Grandal, A.Barnes; Gant, Webb (5), Mayers (5), Leone (6), Shreve (6), Weaver (7) and Molina, Pena. W_R.Hill 9-5. L_Gant 7-6. HRs_ Los Angeles, Puig 3 (21), Machado (11), Bellinger (23). St. Louis, Wisdom (4).
Nationals 7, Braves 1 Was. Atl.
100 103 110—7 7 100 000 000—1 2
1 0
Hellickson, J.Rodriguez (4), Grace (8) and Kieboom, Severino; Teheran, S.Freeman (5), Sobotka (5), Toussaint (6), L.Jackson (7), Fried (8), Vizcaino (9) and Suzuki, Rivera. W_J.Rodriguez 3-2. L_Teheran 9-8.
Cubs 1, Reds 0 Cin. Chi.
000 000 000—0 4 000 001 00x—1 4
0 0
C.Reed, Romano (6), W.Peralta (7), Hughes (8) and Barnhart; Lester, Wilson (8), Chavez (9), R.Rosario (9), Cishek (9) and Contreras. W_Lester 16-6. L_Romano 7-11. Sv_Cishek (4).
Phillies 5, Marlins 4 Mia. Ph.
040 000 000—4 6 020 030 00x—5 4
1 2
J.Garcia, Graves (2), Wittgren (4), Rucinski (5), Kinley (6), Barraclough (7), Steckenrider (8) and Realmuto; Velasquez, Arano (3), A.Davis (4), L.Garcia (5), E.Ramos (6), Neris (7), Hunter (8), Neshek (9) and W.Ramos. W_L.Garcia 3-1. L_Rucinski 4-2. Sv_Neshek (5). HRs_Philadelphia, Hernandez (12).
Pirates 3, Brewers 1 Pit. Mil.
010 101 000—3 5 100 000 000—1 7
0 1
Nova, Ri.Rodriguez (7), Crick (8), F.Vazquez (9) and Cervelli, Stallings; Davies, Jennings (6), J.Barnes (6), Ju.Guerra (6), Lyles (9) and Kratz. W_Nova 9-9. L_Davies 2-6. Sv_F.Vazquez (33). HRs_Milwaukee, Yelich (30).
Giants 3, Rockies 0 Col. SF
000 000 000—0 7 021 000 00x—3 8
0 1
Marquez, Almonte (7), Musgrave (8), D.Johnson (8) and Wolters, Iannetta; Bumgarner, Watson (7), Melancon (8), W.Smith (9) and Hundley. W_Bumgarner 6-6. L_ Marquez 12-10. Sv_W.Smith (12).
Soccer MLS Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts Atlanta U. FC 17 5 6 57 New York 17 7 4 55 NY City FC 14 8 7 49 Columbus 12 8 8 44 Philadelphia 12 12 4 40 Montreal 12 14 3 39 D.C. United 9 11 7 34 New England 8 10 10 34 Toronto FC 8 14 6 30 Orlando City 7 17 3 24 Chicago 6 15 6 24
GF GA 59 33 50 29 51 38 35 34 40 45 41 46 45 45 41 43 50 55 40 62 37 52
WESTERN CONFERENCE S. Kansas City 15 7 6 51 FC Dallas 14 6 8 50 Los Angeles FC 13 7 8 47 Real Salt Lake 13 10 6 45 Seattle 13 9 5 44 Portland 12 8 8 44 Vancouver 11 10 7 40 LA Galaxy 10 11 8 38 Houston 8 13 7 31 Minnesota U. 9 16 3 30 Colorado 6 16 6 24 San Jose 4 16 8 20 NOTE: Three points for victory, for tie.
54 34 47 37 55 43 49 47 37 28 41 40 46 54 54 59 47 43 40 55 31 53 42 57 one point
Wednesday, September 12 D.C. United 2, Minnesota United 1 Saturday, September 15 Atlanta United FC 3, Colorado 0 Montreal 4, Philadelphia 1 Toronto FC 5, LA Galaxy 3 Columbus 0, FC Dallas 0, tie
Houston 4, Portland 1 Minnesota United 1, Real Salt Lake 1, tie Seattle 2, Vancouver 1 New England 1, Los Angeles FC 1, tie Sporting Kansas City 5, San Jose 1 Sunday, September 16 New York at D.C. United, 9 a.m. Orlando City at Chicago, 1 p.m. All Times ADT
Football College Major Scores EAST Albany (NY) 30, Morgan St. 27< Army 28, Hawaii 21< Bryant 37, Marist 27< Buffalo 35, E. Michigan 21< Columbia 41, CCSU 24< Dartmouth 41, Georgetown 0< Delaware 27, Cornell 10< Duquesne 31, Dayton 26< Harvard 36, San Diego 14< Holy Cross 31, Yale 28, OT< Monmouth (NJ) 24, Lafayette 20< Navy 51, Lehigh 21< Penn 34, Bucknell 17< Penn St. 63, Kent St. 10< Pittsburgh 24, Georgia Tech 19< Stony Brook 28, Fordham 6< Syracuse 30, Florida St. 7< Towson 45, Villanova 35< UConn 56, Rhode Island 49< SOUTH Alabama 62, Mississippi 7< Alcorn St. 27, Texas Southern 15< Austin Peay 78, Morehead St. 40< Cent. Arkansas 33, SE Louisiana 25< Chattanooga 34, UT Martin 24< Clemson 38, Georgia Southern 7< FAU 49, Bethune-Cookman 28< FIU 63, UMass 24< Florida 48, Colorado St. 10< Georgia 49, Middle Tennessee 7< Jackson St. 18, Florida A&M 16< Kennesaw St. 62, Alabama St. 13< Kentucky 48, Murray St. 10< LSU 22, Auburn 21< Louisville 20, W. Kentucky 17< McNeese St. 20, Nicholls 10< Mercer 30, Samford 24< Mississippi St. 56, Louisiana-Lafayette 10< South Alabama 41, Texas St. 31< Southern U. 33, Langston 18< Temple 35, Maryland 14< Tennessee 24, UTEP 0< UAB 31, Tulane 24< Virginia 45, Ohio 31< MIDWEST Akron 39, Northwestern 34< BYU 24, Wisconsin 21< Bowling Green 42, E. Kentucky 35< Cincinnati 63, Alabama A&M 7< Drake 52, Missouri S&T 12< Indiana 38, Ball St. 10< Indiana St. 55, E. Illinois 41< Iowa 38, N. Iowa 14< Kansas 55, Rutgers 14< Kansas St. 41, UTSA 17< Miami 49, Toledo 24< Michigan 45, SMU 20< Minnesota 26, Miami (Ohio) 3< Missouri 40, Purdue 37< Missouri St. 40, N. Arizona 8< N. Dakota St. 38, North Alabama 7< N. Illinois 24, Cent. Michigan 16< Notre Dame 22, Vanderbilt 17< Oklahoma 37, Iowa St. 27< Princeton 50, Butler 7< S. Dakota St. 90, Ark.-Pine Bluff 6< SE Missouri 48, S. Illinois 44< South Florida 25, Illinois 19< Troy 24, Nebraska 19< W. Illinois 31, Montana 27< W. Michigan 68, Delaware St. 0< Youngstown St. 42, Valparaiso 7< SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 38, Houston Baptist 13< Arkansas St. 29, Tulsa 20< Duke 40, Baylor 27< Incarnate Word 31, Stephen F. Austin 7< North Dakota 24, Sam Houston St. 23< North Texas 44, Arkansas 17< Northwestern St. 49, Lamar 48< Ohio St. 40, TCU 28< Oklahoma St. 44, Boise St. 21< Texas 37, Southern Cal 14< Texas A&M 48, Louisiana-Monroe 10< Texas Tech 63, Houston 49< FAR WEST California 45, Idaho St. 23< Colorado 45, New Hampshire 14< Fresno St. 38, UCLA 14< Montana St. 47, Wagner 24< Nevada 37, Oregon St. 35< New Mexico 42, New Mexico St. 25< Oregon 35, San Jose St. 22< Portland St. 63, Coll. of Idaho 14< Sacramento St. 28, N. Colorado 25< Stanford 30, UC Davis 10<
UNLV 46, Prairie View 17< Washington 21, Utah 7< Washington St. 59, E. Washington 24< Weber St. 27, South Dakota 10< Wyoming 17, Wofford 14<
NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East Miami New England N.Y. Jets Buffalo South Jacksonville Houston Tennessee Indianapolis North Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh Baltimore West Kansas City Denver L.A. Chargers Oakland
W 1 1 1 0
L 0 0 0 1
T Pct 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 .000
PF 27 27 48 3
PA 20 20 17 47
1 0 0 0
0 1 1 1
0 1.000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000
20 20 20 23
15 27 27 34
2 0 0 1
0 0 0 1
0 1.000 1 .500 1 .500 0 .500
68 21 21 70
46 21 21 37
1 1 0 0
0 0 1 1
0 1.000 0 1.000 0 .000 0 .000
38 27 28 13
28 24 38 33
NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Washington 1 0 0 1.000 24 6 Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 18 12 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 15 20 0 1 0 .000 8 16 Dallas South Tampa Bay 1 0 0 1.000 48 40 1 0 0 1.000 16 8 Carolina New Orleans 0 1 0 .000 40 48 0 1 0 .000 12 18 Atlanta North 1 0 0 1.000 24 23 Green Bay 1 0 0 1.000 24 16 Minnesota Chicago 0 1 0 .000 23 24 0 1 0 .000 17 48 Detroit West L.A. Rams 1 0 0 1.000 33 13 0 1 0 .000 24 27 Seattle San Francisco 0 1 0 .000 16 24 0 1 0 .000 6 24 Arizona ___ Thursday’s Games Cincinnati 34, Baltimore 23 Sunday’s Games Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 9 a.m. Houston at Tennessee, 9 a.m. Indianapolis at Washington, 9 a.m. Minnesota at Green Bay, 9 a.m. Cleveland at New Orleans, 9 a.m. Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 9 a.m. Miami at N.Y. Jets, 9 a.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 9 a.m. L.A. Chargers at Buffalo, 9 a.m. Arizona at L.A. Rams, 12:05 p.m. Detroit at San Francisco, 12:05 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 12:25 p.m. New England at Jacksonville, 12:25 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 4:20 p.m. Monday’s Games Seattle at Chicago, 4:15 p.m. All Times ADT
Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled RHP Evan Phillips and LHP Donnie Hart from Norfolk (IL). DETROIT TIGERS — Selected the contract of INF Pete Kozma from Toledo (IL). Transferred SS Jose Iglesias to the 60-day DL. HOUSTON ASTROS — Transferred RHP Jandel Gustave to the 60-day DL. Selected the contract of OF Myles Straw from Fresno (PCL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed RHP Clay Buchholz on the 60-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP Randall Delgado from Reno (PCL). ATLANTA BRAVES — Recalled LHP Luiz Gohara from Gwinnett (IL) and placed him on the 60-day DL. Reinstated RHP Arodys Vizcaino from the 60-day DL. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Sent LHP Tony Cingrani and RHP John Axford to Rancho Cucamonga (Cal) for rehab assignments. FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Released WR Jeremy Kerley. Signed DT Robert Thomas from the practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Released WR Rashad Greene. Signed RB Brandon Wilds from the practice squad. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS — Placed CB Craig Mager on injured reserve. Signed OT Trent Scott from the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released WR Bennie Fowler. Signed OL Cole Croston from the practice squad and WR Riley McCarron to the practice squad.
Nikiski excels at West Spike
By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion
The Nikiski Bulldogs saw a David vs. Goliath run fall short of the finals Saturday at the 2018 West Spiketacular volleyball tournament. Nikiski made it to the quarterfinal round before falling to Dimond 2-0 with scores of 2510 and 25-12. The Lynx went on to win the tournament over South. Soldotna finished 13th overall with a winless bracket play. The Stars lost 2-0 to Bartlett with scores of 25-19 and 2518, then lost 2-0 to Kodiak with scores of 25-21 and 27-25. Kenai Central finished 17th overall after going winless in pool play and in bracket competition. The Kards lost 2-0 to Bartlett in their first bracket match with scores of 25-15 and 25-13, then lost 2-1 to East Anchorage with scores of 21-25, 25-23 and 10-15, ending their tournament run. Nikiski’s loss to Dimond dropped the Bulldogs into a second-chance bracket, where they lost 2-0 to South Anchorage with scores of 25-14 and 25-14. The Bulldogs finished in a tie for fifth in the tournament with Service, a Division I
program. Nikiski’s journey to the quarterfinals began with a 2-0 match win over Juneau-Douglas with scores of 25-18 and 25-18, then continued with a 2-1 match win over Wasilla with scores of 25-14, 11-25 and 16-14. The win over Wasilla set Nikiski up for the quarterfinal clash with Dimond. In Friday pool play, Soldotna won pool A with a 6-2 record, while Nikiski finished second at 5-3. Kenai finished last in pool B with an 0-7 record. SoHi beat Service 25-23, beat Nikiski 25-19, lost to West 25-15, beat West Valley 25-9, beat Colony 26-24, beat Palmer 25-13, lost to Bartlett 25-20, and defeated East 25-15. Nikiski beat Colony 25-18, lost to Soldotna 25-19, beat East 25-12, lost to Palmer 2520, beat West Valley 25-19, lost to West 25-19, beat Bartlett 2510 and beat Service 26-24. Kenai had losses of 25-14 to Kodiak, 25-13 to Nome, 25-12 to South, 25-13 to Wasilla, 25-16 to Juneau, 2516 to Dimond and 25-16 to Grace Christian. Soldotna’s Ituau Tuisaula, Kenai’s Chelsea Plagge and Nikiski’s Kelsey Clark made the all-tournament team.
Week 1 Cyclocross results posted er, finishing four laps in 35:38. The series continues Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails, with The Chainwreck Cyclocross registration at 5:45 p.m. and Series kicked off Thursday at racing at 6:15 p.m. Tsalteshi Trails with Tyle OwChainwreck Cyclocross Series ens, Morgan Aldridge, Landen Race 1 Showalter and Will Morrow (Number of laps) 1. Tyle Owens – 31:24 (5); 2. Mike Crawgetting the victories. – 32:29 (5); 3. Brian Beeson – 32:30 Owens finished five laps in ford (5); 4. Jim Hall – 32:32 (5); 5. Tony Eske31 minutes, 24 seconds, for the lin – 36:01 (5); 6. Jon Iannoccone – 36:56 7. Dave Edwards-Smith – 37:22 (5); 8. victory, while Mike Crawford (5); Nathan Kincaid – 37:35 (5); 9. Jamie Nelwas second at 32:29 and Bri- son – 37:53 (5); 10. Rob Carson – 38:11 (5); an Beeson was third at 32:30. 11. Dustin Henkin – 39:13 (5); 12. Morgan – 39:39 (5) 1st Place Women; 13. Aldridge was the only woman Aldridge Mark Forbes – 31:50 (4); 14. Landen Showto finish on the lead lap, tak- alter – 31:55 (4) 1st Place Youth; 15. Jen ing 12th overall at 39:39. Jen Showalter – 32:10 (4) 2nd Place Women; Mark Beeson – 32:38 (4); 17. Dustin Showalter finished four laps 16. Brito – 33:45 (4); 18. John Tabor – 34:16 in 32:10 and Patty Moran fin- (4); 19. James Showalter – 34:26 (4); 20. Moran – 34:30 (4) 3rd Place Women; ished four in 34:30. Showalter Patty 21. Jen Tabor – 34:57 (4) Women; 22. Will was the top youth rider, finish- Morrow – 35:38 (4) 1st Place Singlespeed; ing four laps in 31:55. Dylan 23. Melissa Smith – 37:10 (4) Women; 24. Hogue – 37:40 (4) 2nd Place Youth; Hogue was second, finishing Dylan 25. Darrel Kincaid – 37:42 (4). four in 37:40, while Madison 26. Jane Adkins – 39:12 (4) Women; 27. McDonald was third, finishing Kelly Sederholm – 39:53 (4); 28. Madison McDonald – 39:55 (4) 3rd Place Youth; 29. four in 39:55. Dana McDonald – 39:57 (4) Women; 30. Morrow got the honors for Jeff McDonald – 25:04 (3); 31. Audrey Mc– 33:27 (3) Youth; 32. Wanda Kinbeing the lone singlespeed rid- Donald caid – 39:48 (3) Women. Staff report Peninsula Clarion
Foldager-Strabel takes 32nd in Scotland race Staff report Peninsula Clarion
Seward runner Denali Foldager-Strabel finished 32nd Saturday in the Salomon Ring of Steall SkyRace at the World Skyrunning Championships in Kinlochleven, Scotland.
The 2008 Seward High School grad was jockeying for a top-10 spot midway through the 29-kilometer course that brought runners up 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) of elevation, but a fall relegated her back down the order. She finished third among Americans.
BYU upsets Wisconsin By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer
The fun in a college football season does not really start until there is big upset, a Top Ten team losing to an unranked team. BYU provided the season’s first shocker, one that could reset the College Football Playoff race and have long-term ramifications for the Big Ten. The Cougars knocked off No. 6 Wisconsin as a three-touchdown underdog. The Badgers were a popular playoff pick, the overwhelming favorites in the Big Ten West and part of a group of five Big Ten teams that began the season ranked in the top-15. Three have already lost, with Wisconsin joining No. 19 Michigan and No. 25 Michigan State. It was a lousy day overall for the Big Ten . Nebraska fell to 0-2 under Scott Frost, falling to Troy while playing a walk-on quarterback. Northwestern lost to Akron, which had not beat a Big
Ten member since 1894. Purdue lost on a last-second field goal to Missouri. The Boilermakers might be the best 0-3 team in the country, for whatever that’s worth. Plus, the conference’s lower-level teams looked awful with Rutgers getting pounded by Kansas, Maryland losing at home to Temple and Illinois blowing a lead to USF . No. 4 Ohio State saved the day for the Big Ten, using a second-half avalanche to beat No. 15 TCU. The Buckeyes trip to No. 11 Penn State in two weeks sets up as a huge game, with both still unbeaten. As for Saturday’s sadness, Wisconsin’s flop was the worst. The Badgers had won 41 straight nonconference home games, the longest streak in the country, and BYU lost at home to California last week. It was a weird game for Wisconsin. The Badgers outgained the Cougars, held the ball for 34 minutes, turned the ball over just once, but had no takeaways.
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is to win out against Kodiak and Soldotna. Kenai head coach Dustin Akana said the loss weighed heavy after several crucial mistakes cost Kenai points on the field. The final four minutes of the first half included a Kenai interception and two big pass plays by Eagle River that tacked on two touchdowns. “Again, it’s on us all the way,” Akana said. “We were in our own way, and when we stop making mental mistakes, we’re in the game.” Coach Adkins said the Wolves’ lone weakness in the game was their discipline, which he acknowledged would need to be cleaned up if Eagle River wishes to vie for a state ring. The Wolves were backed up 135 yards on 17 penalties. Before the Wolves pulled away, however, Kenai made its presence known. The Kards got touchdowns out of Titus Riddall and Tyrone McEnerney to keep it close in the second quarter. “All (Eagle River’s) touchdowns came on passing,” Akana noted. “We stopped their run, but their quarterback did a wonderful job. His arm is great, he has pinpoint passing.” Key mistakes by the Kardinals led to two late scoring drives by Eagle River, which led 34-14 at halftime. A 1-yard gain up the middle by Riddall cut the Wolves’ gap to 19-14 with four minutes remaining in the second quarter, but Eagle River responded immediately with a 69-yard catch and run from Adkins to Mason Piper, who was knocked out of bounds at the 1-yard line. Adkins finished the assault with a 1-yard scoring run. Kenai got the ball back and was driving into Eagle River territory when Kenai QB Connor Felchle lobbed a fourth-down attempt from the Wolves 30-yard line. The pass fell into the hands of Eagle River defensive back Quinton Jackson at the 5-yard line. Three plays later, Adkins connected with Quinard Cox
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competition.” Daigle is a set-netter so she misses the first three or four weeks of the season. The Nikiski Class Races traditionally kick off the season, so this was the first time Daigle had run the extremely hilly course commonly called the toughest the racers will face all season. “I usually like hills but we haven’t been doing a lot of hill workouts so this killed me. It was super pretty though,” Daigle said. The Kenai girls scored 27 points to cruise to a third straight borough title, with Soldotna second at 42 and Homer third at 62. The Kenai girls have yet to lose a race to Division II competition this season. Again, the Calverts cautioned that Region 3 at the Division II level is stacked with elite programs in Homer, Seward, Anchorage Christian Schools and Grace Christian. With regions and state the next two weeks, Kenai’s work is just beginning. “We know the region is super, super tough, so we’ve really been working hard and focusing on the rest of our season.” Jaycie said. Daigle said the Mariners, who have won three of the last four Division II state crowns, have not been able to put together their strongest team yet. Maria Calvert said it reminded her of 2015, when Kenai couldn’t get a full team together, but finally did and won regions and the Division I state title. Also scoring for the Kardinals on Saturday were senior Brooke Satathite in fourth, freshman Logan Satathite in fifth, freshman Summer Foster in seventh and senior Maria Salzetti in 10th. The Kenai girls have three seniors and four freshmen on varsity. “We’ve got a great group coming up and we’ve really bonded,” Jaycie said. “We al-
for an 86-yard strike with 24 seconds left on the clock to put the Wolves up 20 points, after the two-point pass went from Adkins to Bryson Rollman. Adkins finished the first half with 282 pass yards and three touchdowns. Overall, Adkins’ favorite target was Piper, who had 148 receiving yards on six catches. Rollman finished with two touchdown catches and 117 receiving yards. Kenai finished the day with 255 team rushing yards, led by Tyrone McEnerney with 110 yards. Titus Riddall had a team-high 17 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown Felchle was picked off three times while completing 5 of 14 passes. Early in the game, Eagle River had trouble moving. Kenai forced a punt on Eagle River’s first possession, then moved 34 yards on offense on 11 plays — including a big fourth-down conversion on a Riddall run — before the Kards were forced to punt. Eagle River got on the board first with an eight-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a 2-yard QB sneak by Adkins. The touchdown was set up by a 24-yard pass to Kobe Sherman. Piper picked off Felchle on the first play of Kenai’s ensuing possession, giving Eagle River the ball back and a quick touchdown on a 31yard air strike from Adkins to Sherman before the first quarter ended. The Kards were finally able to score on a 10-yard slant pass from Felchle to McEnerney, but the Wolves had an answer for that, too. It took three plays for Adkins to find Rollman streaking 53 yards down the middle for a touchdown and a 19-6 lead. Riddall’s touchdown run with four minutes left in the half capped a 13-play, 78yard drive, but that would be as close as Kenai came the rest of the day. The second half saw the Kardinals shut out while the Wolves padded their lead with a touchdown pass from Adkins to Rollman and a touchdown run by Sherman. Felchle grabbed an interception on defense for Kenai, while the Kardinals of-
ways push each other at practice.” Dunham ran 17:23 to beat the 17:35 of fellow sophomore Mekbeb Denbrock of Soldotna. Denbrock took the race out strong and had a nice gap on the field by the one-kilometer mark. Dunham said a pack of about six runners had tracked Denbrock down by the twokilometer mark. From there, Dunham and Denbrock broke away from the pack. “He’s pretty fast,” Denbrock said. “I had to run my hardest to stay with him, and I think he had to run as fast as he could to stay with me. We did a good job of pacing each other.” With 500 meters left, Dunham bolted on a hill and Denbrock could not keep up. Homer’s Luciana Fasulo was third at 17:48. “I’m usually not that good at hills,” Dunham said. “I just wanted to get in the top three. I felt really good today.” Dunham said he got off to a slow start this season because he did not train as much in the summer, but he is rounding into form. “We have a good coach and we usually PR toward the end of the season,” Dunham said. “Our workouts are set up for that.” The Soldotna boys scored 41 points to top the 44 of Homer, 55 of Kenai and 73 of Seward. Soldotna coach Ted McKenney said his boys were back to full strength for the first time all season. “We practice every single day and my team practices super hard,” Denbrock said. The borough race has departed from Saturday and/or five kilometers in recent years, but McKenney said he likes it back on the Saturday before regions at five kilometers. He said it’s great to gauge where his team is at. “We’ve got boys girls and boys competing for varsity spots so it’s fun,” said McKenney, who brought 57 runners to boroughs. Also scoring for the Stars were Lance Chilton in seventh,
Eagle River’s Kam Williams is wrapped up by Kenai defender Andrew Carver (82) Saturday at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
fense twice drove into the red zone, only to be denied. The first red zone drive ended on a third-down interception by Felchle, and the second went down to the 1-yard line, only to be turned over on downs. Saturday WOLVES 48, KARDINALS 14 Eagle River 13 21 7 7 —48 Kenai 0 14 0 0 —14
1st Quarter ER — Adkins 2 run (Hamilton kick), :37 ER — Sherman 31 pass from Adkins (kick failed), :15 2nd Quarter Ken — McEnerney 10 pass from Felchle (run failed), 10:57 ER — Rollman 53 pass from Adkins (pass failed), 9:36 Ken — Riddall 1 run (McEnerney pass from Felchle), 4:00 ER — Adkins 1 run (Hamilton kick), 3:34 ER — Cox 86 pass from Adkins (Rollman pass from Adkins), :24 3rd Quarter
ER — Rollman 15 pass from Adkins (Hamilton kick), :43 4th Quarter ER — Sherman 6 run (Hamilton kick), 4:05 ER Ken First downs 22 21 Rush yds 32-197 45-255 Pass yds 415 88 Comp-att-int 15-22-1 9-20-4 Return yds 39 61 Punts 2-31 3-40 Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties 17-135 10-60
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing — Kenai: McEnerney 13-110, Riddall 17-68, No. 24 1-(-2), Burnett 4-23, Vann 6-47, Sylvester 2-15, Felchle 2-(-6). Eagle River: Sherman 10-90, Adkins 9-49, Cox 5-20, No. 1 1-0, Williams 2-8, Baker 3-17, Jackson 2-13. Passing — Kenai: Felchle 5-14-1—52, Daniels 4-6-0—36. Eagle River: Adkins 1522-4—415. Receiving — Kenai: Burnett 3-34, McEnerney 3-25, Pitsch 2-21, Riddall 1-8. Eagle River: Piper 6-148, Rollman 5-117, Cox 2-90, Sherman 3-60.
Today in History
Kenai Centra’s Maison Dunham sprints out a win Saturday at the Kenai Peninsula Borough meet in Nikiski. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Bradley Walters in ninth, Anchor Musgrave in 11th and Nathanael Johnson in 12th. Kenai Peninsula Borough CrossCountry Meet Saturday at Nikiski
Samuel Roberts, Ken, 19:49; 22. Trey Ingalls, Sew, 20:00; 23. Chance Reynolds, Sol, 20:05; 24. Austin Cline, Hom, 20:11; 25. David Weisser, Hom, 20:23. 26. Wyatt White, Ken, 20:32; 27. Brendan McMurray, Sew, 20:36; 28. Bryan McCollum, Nik, 21:24; 29. Joseph Yourkoski, Nik, 22:04.
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Team scores: 1. Soldotna, 41; 2. Homer, 44; 3. Kenai, 55; 4. Seward, 73. Individual five-kilometer results 1. Maison Dunham, Ken, 17:23; 2. Mekbeb Denbrock, Sol, 17:35; 3. Luciano Fasulo, Hom, 17:48; 4. Eyoab Knapp, Hom, 17:51; 5. Max Pfeiffenberger, Sew, 17:56; 6. Bill Rich, Hom, 18:10; 7. Lance Chilton, Sol, 18:20; 8. Joe Hamilton, Ken, 18:23; 9. Bradley Walters, Sol, 18:37; 10. Tucker Mueller, Ken, 18:55; 11. Anchor Musgrave, Sol, 19:05; 12. Nathanael Johnson, Sol, 19:07; 13. Corbin Mattingly, Hom, 19:15; 14. Levi Deboard, Sew, 19:16; 15. Samuel Koster, Sew, 19:17; 16. Evan Stockton, Ken, 19:18; 17. Bjorn Nilson, Sew, 19:19; 18. Clayton Beachy, Hom, 19:20; 19. Jack Harris, Sol, 19:21; 20. Luke Cross, Ken, 19:22; 21.
Team scores: 1. Kenai, 27; 2. Soldotna, 42; 3. Homer, 62. 1. Jaycie Calvert, Ken, 20:15; 2. Autumn Daigle, Hom, 21:11; 3. Jordan Strausbaugh, Sol, 21:39; 4. Brooke Satathite, Ken, 21:46; 5. Logan Satathite, Ken, 21:58; 6. Tanis Lorring, Sol, 22:18; 7. Summer Foster, Ken, 22:25; 8. Erika Arthur, Sol, 23:03; 9. Katia Holmes, Hom, 23:11; 10. Maria Salzetti, Ken, 23:17; 11. Leah Fallon, Ken, 23:24; 12. Ellie Burns, Sol, 23:31; 13. Cameron Blackwell, Sol, 23:33; 14. Jordan Ruffner, Sol, 23:34; 15. Katie Stockton, Ken, 23:43; 16. Brooke Miller, Hom, 23:54; 17. Kaylin Anderson, Hom, 24:09; 18. Sienna Carey, Hom, 24:32; 19. Kara Super, Hom, 25:06; 20. Ryann Cannava, Sol, 25:39; 21. Mariah McGuire, Hom, 25:50.
Today is Sunday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2018. There are 106 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On Sept. 16, 1987, two dozen countries signed the Montreal Protocol, a treaty designed to save the Earth’s ozone layer by calling on nations to reduce emissions of harmful chemicals by the year 2000. On this date: In 1810, Mexico began its revolt against Spanish rule. In 1857, the song “Jingle Bells” by James Pierpont was copyrighted under its original title, “One Horse Open Sleigh.” (The song, while considered a Christmastime classic, was actually written for Thanksgiving.) In 1893, more than 100,000 settlers swarmed onto a section of land in Oklahoma known as the “Cherokee Strip.” In 1908, General Motors was founded in Flint, Michigan, by William C. Durant. In 1919, the American Legion received a national charter from Congress. In 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act. Samuel T. Rayburn of Texas was elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1964, the rock-and-roll show “Shindig!” premiered on ABC-TV. In 1974, President Gerald R. Ford announced a conditional amnesty program for Vietnam war deserters and draft-evaders. In 1982, the massacre of between 1,200 and 1,400 Palestinian men, women and children at the hands of Israeli-allied Christian Phalange militiamen began in west Beirut’s Sabra and Shatila refugee camps. In 1994, a federal jury in Anchorage, Alaska, ordered Exxon Corp. to pay $5 billion in punitive damages for the 1989 Exxon Valdez (val-DEEZ’) oil spill (the U.S Supreme Court later reduced that amount to $507.5 million). Two astronauts from the space shuttle Discovery went on the first untethered spacewalk in ten years. In 2001, President George W. Bush, speaking on the South Lawn of the White House, said there was “no question” Osama bin Laden and his followers were the prime suspects in the Sept. 11 attacks; Bush pledged the government would “find them, get them running and hunt them down.” In 2007, contractors for the U.S. security firm Blackwater USA guarding a U.S. State Department convoy in Baghdad opened fire on civilian vehicles, mistakenly believing they were under attack; 14 Iraqis died. O.J. Simpson was arrested in the alleged armed robbery of sports memorabilia collectors in Las Vegas. (Simpson was later convicted of kidnapping and armed robbery and sentenced to nine to 33 years in prison; he was released in 2017.) Ten years ago: Gen. David Petraeus stepped aside as Gen. Ray Odierno took over as the top American commander of the Iraq war. President George W. Bush got a firsthand look at the fury that Hurricane Ike had unleashed on the Gulf Coast with stops in Houston and Galveston, Texas, and a helicopter tour. Five years ago: Aaron Alexis, a former U.S. Navy reservist, went on a shooting rampage inside the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 victims before being shot dead by police. One year ago: Tropical Storm Maria, which would batter the Caribbean as a powerful hurricane, formed in the Atlantic. British police said they had arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the bomb that partially exploded a day earlier in a London subway car. California lawmakers voted to move the state’s presidential primary up by about three months to March, a move that would force candidates to mount expensive campaigns earlier. Today’s Birthdays: Actress Janis Paige is 96. Actor George Chakiris is 86. Bluesman Billy Boy Arnold is 83. Movie director Jim McBride is 77. Actress Linda Miller is 76. Rhythm-and-blues singer Betty Kelley (Martha & the Vandellas) is 74. Musician Kenney Jones (Small Faces; Faces; The Who) is 70. Actress Susan Ruttan is 70. Rock musician Ron Blair (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; Mudcrutch) is 70. Actor Ed Begley Jr. is 69. Country singer David Bellamy (The Bellamy Brothers) is 68. Country singer-songwriter Phil Lee is 67. Actor Mickey Rourke is 66. Actor-comedian Lenny Clarke is 65. Actor Kurt Fuller is 65. Jazz musician Earl Klugh is 65. Actor Christopher Rich is 65. TV personality Mark McEwen is 64. Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Yount is 63. Magician David Copperfield is 62. Country singer-songwriter Terry McBride is 60. Actress Jennifer Tilly is 60. Retired MLB All-Star pitcher Orel Hershiser is 60. Baseball Hall of Famer Tim Raines is 59. Actress Jayne Brook is 58. Singer Richard Marx is 55. Comedian Molly Shannon is 54. Singer Marc Anthony is 50. Comedian-actress Amy Poehler is 47. Actress Toks Olagundoye (tohks oh-lah-GOON’-doh-yay) is 43. Country singer Matt Stillwell is 43. Singer Musiq (MYOO’-sihk) is 41. Actor Michael Mosley is 40. Rapper Flo Rida is 39. Actress Alexis Bledel is 37. Actress Sabrina Bryan is 34. Actress Madeline Zima is 33. Actor Ian Harding is 32. Actress Kyla Pratt is 32. Actor Daren Kagasoff is 31. Rock singer Teddy Geiger is 30. Actress-dancer Bailey Buntain is 29. Rock singer-musician Nick Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is 26. Actress Elena Kampouris is 21. Thought for Today: “You can love a person deeply and sincerely whom you do not like. You can like a person passionately whom you do not love.” -- Robert Hugh Benson, English author and clergyman (18711914).
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Visiting with my friend the other day, she used the word “slumgullion” to describe what she had fixed to eat when her granddaughters called and said they were on their way out to visit She then described a thrown together soup from whatever she had handy. Sounded good to me and I’m sure the kids loved it. My family used that word much the same way. Anything we threw together in a hurry was “slumgullion”, not only soups, but cottage cheese mixed with grape jelly, or ice cream with several toppings all at once. “Slumgullion” originally meant a less that pleasant mixture not necessarily food. It had its beginnings with early sailors and progressed to the California miners, then graduated into local vernacular to mean any unlikely mixture. I hadn’t heard that word for a long time and it made me think about other good words we no longer hear, or use. “Flabbergasted” for instance. That is such a perfect word for what it means. Little kids love it. They giggle and say it over and over the first time they hear it (better than some first time pronouncements out of the mouths of babes). My mom used it often but it has gone out of favor now and instead we say ‘blown away’. And then there is ‘Hell’s Bells!” used by everybody’s mom if they needed an expletive. If it was a really serious frustration she might add “and little fishes”. I’m not sure what the modern equivalent is. I’m afraid to speculate because it probably has four letters and begins with ‘F‘. Also “dunderhead”. That is the name my dad used to call someone (usually me) who did something really dumb, but also funny, like grab the electric fence, or back the John Deere into the watering trough. Some of his ancestors were Pennsylvania Dutch, and that word always sounded like it came from them. I never heard anyone else use it, and now it would be birdbrain, I suppose, or knot-head (another old one) or something really insulting considering the social milieu these days. My mother-in-law and her sister often used the word ‘copacetic’, meaning ‘all right’ or ‘in good order’. I wondered why they just didn’t say ‘Okay!’ but apparently it was a term they were taught or picked up as children and it just carried into their lifetime vocabulary. I used it in an email recently and my friend replied “I love that word ‘copacetic’…” so I guess other people have heard it once or twice, too, but not in conversation these days. How about ”hoosegow” for jail, or ‘britches’ for pants. “Galoot” for a male klutz (as opposed to ‘Blonde’ for female?). Today he’d probably be called a ‘red-neck’. Then there is ’doo-dad’ and ‘poppycock’, such neat words we don’t hear any longer that are also fun to say. Vocalize “hum-dinger”; then say ‘winner’ or ‘hit’. The meaning is the same but just voicing ‘hum-dinger’ make the subject seem more outstanding. Another term that has gone by the wayside is ‘supper’. When I was a kid, supper was the evening meal. We ate ‘dinner’ at noon. It was usually a substantial meal, as opposed to ‘lunch’ which we carried to school and was normally a sandwich and fruit, or carrot sticks and maybe a cookie. I’m not sure when we began interchanging ‘dinner’ for ‘supper’ or when supper dropped out of common usage. These days no one eats supper and dinner is the evening meal. Lunch usually takes care of noon time. Incidentally, just the opposite of good health practice according to nutritionists. One’s big meal should be at noon: Dinner, and a smaller repast in the evening: Supper. Words change as society changes, I guess. My grandmother used the word ‘shirtwaist’ instead of ‘blouse’. It was a word that came into use during her young years, and was common in the Anne of Green Gables books, so I DID know what it meant, but found it quaint (to say the least). Currently, “shirt’ has again almost taken over from blouse and I often have to correct myself when talking fashion with the granddaughters. They don’t understand ‘slacks’ either (that term is described as ‘dated’ in the definition), And that is not to mention ‘saddle oxfords’ or ’underskirt‘ and if I say ‘tenny-runners’ I really get the look. Of course this is from women who wear crocs and hoodies. I‘d like to be there when they try to talk to their grand kids. Fiddlesticks! It’s hard enough being a dinosaur grandma; I probably shouldn’t speak the language, too. So I asked a group of like-minded people, all over 50, about words they remembered , and they came up with “jitney” for jalopy, (then we remembered we hadn’t heard that one for awhile either) in place of ‘old car‘. And some self-explanatory ones: “knuckle head”, “dad-blame it”, “younguns”, ‘gallivant’,’undershirt’. “My stars and garters!“ we had fun speaking our language again and being understood.
There were over three dozen farm vendors, food trucks and other activities revolving around local food at the first-ever Harvest Moon Local Food Festival on Saturday in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Celebrating local food The first Harvest Moon festival capped off a week-long celebration of local food on Saturday. The festival included live music, activities, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, farm vendors and food trucks featuring healthy dishes with Alaska-grown products. ABOVE: After buying produce, patrons could bring their vegetables to the Fermentation Station to learn how to preserve the harvest at the Harvest Moon Local Food Festival on Saturday in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Learning for Life An Alaska gardener’s fall and winter to-do list After a prolific growing season with harvest complete a gardener’s list is not quite done. To help keep on task the Cooperative Extension Service has updated the fall and winter to-do list. This helpful publication reminds us of tasks to reduce insect overwintering areas, help winterize perennials, prepare for next spring and more. Your local Cooperative Extension Service is your year round resource for a variety of topics, visit us today at: http://www.uaf.edu/ces/districts/kenai/ to find this publication and more or stop by and see us on K-Beach Road between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. We are “Learning for Life.”
This month’s winner: Free drawing for the berry book
Congratulations Lynda Moore — August’s winner of Extension’s free drawing! If you would like to enter to win the book: Using Alaska’s Wild Berries & Other Wild Edibles, come to UAF/Cooperative Extension Office located on K-Beach Road, fill out the form and drop it in the box. It’s that simple! Submitted by Janice Chumley, UAF Cooperative Extension Service, Research Technician
Around the Peninsula Alaska Regional Convention of Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous XXXIV will host a weekened convention from Friday Oct. 5 to Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Lands End Resort in Homer. Go to akna.org for more information.
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The first-ever Harvest Moon Local Food Festival took place on Saturday in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
The Recycling Bin There’s recycling, and then there’s precycling Precycling is reducing waste by attempting to avoid bringing items which will generate waste into the home or business. For example, if 70 million Americans bought a half-gallon plastic coated carton of milk every week, rather than 2 quarts, then 41.6 million pounds of paper discards and 5.7 million pounds of plastic discards would be reduced annually. This change from 2 quarts to a 1/2 gallon would save $145.6 million on packaging each year. We all make a difference, each and everyone of us. Information provided by ReGroup, a nonprofit educational group, formed in 1989 to develop public awareness of waste reduction, reuse, and recycling benefit on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. ReGroup meets September through May, every third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Hope Community Center on Princeton Avenue off Kalifornsky Beach Road. Find ReGroup on Facebook or contact at regroupkenaipeninsula@gmail.com.
‘Willy Wonka’ auditions Kenai Performers will be holding open auditions for “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” on Sept. 28, starting at 6 p.m. and finishing at 9 p.m. and on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auditions are open to youth age 8 and above and adults. Please arrive 20 minutes early to complete paperwork. All youth under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. You don’t have to prepare anything in advance or attend both days of auditions. Please wear comfortable clothing to move around in and bring your own water bottle. Location: 44045 Kalifornsky Beach Road (backside of Subway). Performance dates are Feb. 21-24, Feb. 28 and March 1-3. For more information Call Terri at 252-6808 or Donna at 398-4205.
The Kenai Senior Center will host Caregiver Support Meeting: Part 2 Training DVD from The Pines of Sarasota Education and Training Institute on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. Learn with dementia expert Teepa Snow about “Designing a Supportive Dementia Care Environment.” Join us to share your experiences as a caregiver, or to support someone who is a care- An Alaska Gardener’s Fall & Winter To-Do List giver. Please call Sharon or Judy at 907-262-1280, for more information After a prolific growing season with harvest complete a gardener’s list on how we may help you. is not quite done. To help keep on task the Cooperative Extension Service has updated the Fall & Winter To-Do List. This publication reminds us of tasks to reduce insect overwintering areas, help winterize perennials, preBorough Residents Against Annexation pare for next spring and more. Your local Cooperative Extension Service Borough Residents Against Annexation will be meeting this Thursday, is your year-round resource for a variety of topics, visit us today at: http:// September 20th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture build- www.uaf.edu/ces/districts/kenai/ or stop by and see us on K-Beach Road ing on K-Beach Road. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. We are “Learning for Life.” This meeting is open to the public and we encourage all who are opposed to forced annexation to attend, whether or not they reside in a currently targeted area. The group is also seeking nominations and volunteers Auxiliary holiday bazaar vendor applications to help with this cause. Elections will be held at the end of the meeting. The CPH Auxiliary is accepting vendor applications for the 14th Annual Email againstannex@gmail.com for more information. Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale which will take place Nov. 1 and 2 in the Denali Room at the hospital. Interested parties can pick up an application at the Care Package Gift Shop at the hospital. Applications are due reHospice volunteer training turned to the gift shop no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28. Hospice of the Central Peninsula is currently registering for their upcoming volunteer training. Training will take place in the Denali Room of the Central Peninsula General Hospital. Oct. 5 at 5-9 p.m., Oct. 6 at 9 a.m.- Nikiski Senior Center bingo nights 5 p.m., October 12 at 5-9 p.m., and Oct. 13 at 5-9 p.m. All dates must be Bingo and Pulltabs are back at the Nikiski Senior Center! Bingo and attended to complete training. Lunch and snacks are provided. There is a pulltabs will be on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. after lunch and Saturday, $20 registration fee. This is a great way to find out more about our Hospice Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 pm). Saturday bingos are potluck so Program and give back to our community. Visit our website www.hospic- bring your favorite dish! Call 907-776-7654 for more information. eofcentralpeninsula.com for more information and to register.
Kenai Senior Center September activities The Kenai Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and are open until 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Community meals are served Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $7 suggested donation for individuals 60 or older, $14 for those under 60. Call 907-2834156 for more information. —No Host dinner at Magpye’s in Sterling, Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 4:30 p.m., $5 ride fee —Birthday lunch, Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 11:30 a.m., $7 suggested donation or free if you birthday is in September and you are older than 60 —Senior Center closed Thursday, Sept. 20 after 4 p.m. for private rental —Kenai Senior Connection board meeting, Friday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Trapping and snaring orientation classes scheduled The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will hold its 2018 trapping orientation class and snaring seminar on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Refuge Environmental Education Center on Ski Hill Road in Soldotna. To obtain a permit to trap on the Refuge, it is mandatory to attend at least one Refuge trapping orientation. Trappers who have previously attended the trapping and snaring orientation do not need to re-attend; however, all Refuge trappers are welcome. Starting October 5, trapping permits for the 2018-19 season will be available at the Refuge Headquarters, on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Refuge Officer Joe Williams at (907) 260-2852.
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Dear Readers: The dog’s WATER AND FOOD BOWLS get used every day, but how often do they get cleaned? Here’s a good habit to get into: Every other day, empty the dog’s water bowl completely (water your houseplants with it?), wipe with a towel and add fresh, cold water. Once a week, empty the water bowl, spray with disinfectant cleaner, scrub gently and rinse thoroughly. The food bowl should get cleaned more often. This will prevent slime buildup on the water’s surface, and wet and dry food will always be fresh. -- Heloise EASY DROPCLOTH Dear Heloise: I use a plastic kitchen garbage-can liner as a dropcloth for small jobs. I cut the seam off the bottom, and the bag will lie flat. After the job is done, I dispose of the liner in the trash or recycle it, depending on the job. No more expensive dropcloth purchases. -- Rich S., Winchester, Va.
Hints from Heloise PET PAL Dear Readers: Craig S. in Ventura County, Calif., sent a picture of his two dogs, Bob and Jerry. Craig says they always lie together, and in complementary positions. To see Bob and Jerry seemingly doing dog yoga together, visit www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” Do you have funny and furry friends? Send pictures and their story to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. -- Heloise ‘PEOPLE FOODS’ FOR DOGS Dear Readers: There are “people foods” that are OK to give your dog! Apples (no seeds), green beans, yogurt, SMALL amounts of plain bread and cheese, cooked eggs, pumpkin puree and even coconut are all safe for your dog. These foods contain lots of fiber and vitamins. Check with your veterinarian to make sure that “people foods” are a good addition to your dog’s diet. -- Heloise
Dear Heloise: Even if people have childproof caps on their prescription bottles, they should remember: a determined child can figure out how to climb up to a high shelf or cabinet and access the drugs. Prescription drugs (no matter what type of cap is on the bottle) should be kept in a container with a lock (and with the key not in the lock). -- Betsy R., via email Dear Heloise: I make a password that I can easily remember, and then put numbers that have meaning to me at the end (or beginning), and I use an at sign, a dollar sign and an exclamation point for A, S and I. I have even used the plus sign for T. Be creative! Obviously, I use numbers that have significance for me. I have yet to forget a password using this method. -- Julie, via email
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Jaqueline Bigar’s Stars You might not be able to make a difference or connect in a special way with a family member. Go for what you want, and don’t allow someone else’s mood to affect you. Tonight: Order some pizza and invite friends over. This Week: Allow your mind to wander.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018: This year you often experience an innate tension between who you are and what your obligations are, especially on the homefront. You often feel conflicted in the sense that you want to be somewhere other than where you are. If you are single, you could be a little more scrappy than usual. Creating a bond could be difficult, so give yourself some time. If you are attached, your sweetie might enjoy your moodiness because you become more adventurous as a result. SAGITTARIUS encourages you to get more exercise to stabilize your ups and downs. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
HHHHH Investigate what is going on with a neighbor or relative. All you need to do is be more sensitive to those who play into your interactions. Examine what is happening between you and someone who you care about. Be sensitive to complaints. Tonight: Return calls and catch up on news. This Week: Examine possibilities from a new perspective.
HHHH Hop into the car for a day trip or just a drive to explore a new area. You will be relaxed and up for a gettogether with loved ones when you return. Your responses are different after your personal outing. Do not get uptight about a misunderstanding. Tonight: Make a fun plan. This Week: You are in charge; expect some hassles.
HHHH You might not be on top of your game. You are willing to pull back and allow others to play a major role. You might feel relief from playing a lesser part and probably having more time for yourself. Understand what is going on with a money matter. Tonight: Go for what you want. This Week: A decision might be difficult to make.
HHHHH One-on-one relating proves most rewarding for you. Give much more to a partner who dotes on you in his or her own style. Your communication becomes wild. Do not stand on ceremony. End the misunderstanding with compassion. Tonight: Make a favorite meal. This Week: Not until Wednesday will you feel great.
HHHHH Your ability to come to terms with a challenging situation will benefit you. Someone else might see a situation differently from you how you envision it, but that’s OK. Look at the matter from both perspectives. You will know what to do. Tonight: Manifest more of what you want. This Week: Be aware of your financial status.
HHHHH Given a chance, you could play the day away. Holding back might cause a problem where you least expect one. Consider being more flexible than you are right now. Adjust your plans accordingly, and make an effort toward a loved one. Tonight: Let the party begin. This Week: Spend time with a key individual.
HHH You might unintentionally challenge others. A boss or parent could feel intimidated. You know what you are going to do. Discuss it less, and just act. You are likely to get a lot of feedback that you’d prefer not to hear. Tonight: Avoid someone who creates hassles for you. This Week: You breeze into a busy few days.
HHHH You might want to visit with a loved one. Return calls and catch up on others’ news. For various reasons, you will want to remain close to home. You have a quirky sense of humor, which a family member seems to enjoy. Get together with this person soon. Tonight: Time for fun! This Week: Express your unusual creativity.
HHHHH You want to go out and be around crowds. You would be happiest at a favorite hangout. Where your friends are is where you most enjoy yourself. Do not worry about tomorrow. Know what is happening, as it allows you to make better choices. Tonight: Carry on. This Week: Your ideas and opinions influence others.
HHHH Be clear about your expectations of a loved one. This person could be sensitive, so express your thoughts in an easy, relaxed way. A child could be acting up. Maintain a sense of humor. Do not let confusion build into a misunderstanding. Tonight: Let out your inner child. This Week: You could spontaneously defer to a key person.
HHHH Relax and get past an obstacle. You might not feel up to snuff when dealing with a loved one who seems to demand a lot. You might have to make an obligatory appearance. Zero in on what you want, despite the fact that someone is giving you a lot of flak. Tonight: All smiles. This Week: Push to have others share their ideas.
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BORN TODAY Magician David Copperfield (1956), rapper Flo Rida VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Stay centered and deal with a financial matter. (1979), actress Alexis Bledel (1981)
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Shooter “Red Light” ‘14’ Suits An old foe backs the The Purge “Take What’s Law & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special Vicfirm into a corner. ‘14’ Yours” ‘MA’ tims Unit “Liberties” ‘14’ tims Unit “Dirty” ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ New Girl New Girl Jess’ New Girl “Sis- Seinfeld “The MLB Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks at Houston Astros. From Minute Maid Park in Hous- Seinfeld ‘PG’ Seinfeld “The “How to Be Single” (2016, Romance-Comedy) Dakota “Exes” ‘14’ sister visits. ter II” ‘14’ Package” ‘PG’ ton. (N) (Live) Fatigues” ‘G’ Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie. A wild woman shows her ‘14’ newly single friend how to have fun. “Star Wars: “Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison (:15) “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Luke Sky- (:02) “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1983, Science FicThe” Ford. Young Luke Skywalker battles evil Darth Vader. walker, Han Solo and Princess Leia face Darth Vader’s wrath. tion) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. (6:00) Sunday NFL CountMLS Soccer New York Red Bulls at D.C. United. From Audi College Football Final Boxing Jose Carlos Ramirez vs. Antonio Orozco. SportsCenter (N) (Live) Baseball Tonight: Sunday down (N) (Live) Field in Washington, D.C. (N) (Live) Night Countdown (N) (6:00) Fantasy Football Now DRL Drone Racing DRL Drone Racing NWSL Soccer Semifinal, Teams TBA. (N) (Live) ESPN FC (N) E60 Presents: Comeback Season - Sports SportsCenter (N) (Live) (N) (Live) After 9/11 Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Seahawks Seahawks Mariners All Mariners Pre- MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels. From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Mariners Mariners All ‘G’ ‘G’ ‘G’ ‘G’ Press Pass Press Pass Access (N) game (N) Anaheim, Calif. (N) (Live) Postgame Access Engine Power Xtreme Off Truck Tech Detroit Mus- (:07) Bar Res- (:44) Bar Rescue “Scary Mary’s” A Texas bar (11:55) Bar Rescue “Thugs Bar Rescue “Unnecessary Bar Rescue “Whipped Into Bar Rescue “Momster’s ‘PG’ Road ‘PG’ (N) ‘PG’ cle (N) ‘PG’ cue ‘PG’ owner crosses the line. ‘PG’ with Mugs” ‘PG’ Toughness” ‘PG’ Shape” ‘PG’ Ball” ‘PG’ (7:48) (:18) M*A*S*H (8:48) “Pulp Fiction” (1994, Crime Drama) John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thur(11:53) “XXX” (2002, Action) Vin Diesel, Asia Argento, Marton Csokas. A spy tries to stop an (2:53) “Gods of Egypt” M*A*S*H man. Criminals cross paths in three interlocked tales of mayhem. anarchist with weapons. (2016) Brenton Thwaites Teen Titans Teen Titans Total Drama- Total Drama- World of World of World of World of Unikitty ‘Y7’ Unikitty ‘Y7’ Craig of the Craig of the Total Drama- Total Drama- World of World of Go! ‘PG’ Go! ‘PG’ Rama Rama Gumball Gumball Gumball Gumball Creek ‘Y7’ Creek ‘Y7’ Rama Rama Gumball Gumball Lone Star Law “Gator Show- Lone Star Law “Chase on the Lone Star Law “Poachers & Northwest Law A couple gets Northwest Law “Meth & Mis- Northwest Law “Drunk & Dis- North Woods Law “Truth Be North Woods Law “Weed it down” ‘14’ Border” ‘14’ Liars” ‘14’ busted. ‘14’ chief” ‘14’ orderly” ‘14’ Told” ‘PG’ and Reap” ‘PG’ Bizaardvark Bunk’d ‘G’ “Zombies” (2018, Adventure) Milo Manheim, (:45) Raven’s (:10) Raven’s (:35) Bizaard- Bizaardvark Bizaardvark Raven’s Raven’s Raven’s Raven’s Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ ‘G’ Meg Donnelly. ‘G’ Home Home vark ‘G’ ‘G’ Home ‘G’ Home ‘Y’ Home ‘G’ Home ‘G’ SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob The Loud The Loud The Loud The Loud The Loud The Loud SpongeBob SpongeBob House ‘Y7’ House ‘Y7’ House ‘Y7’ House ‘Y7’ House ‘Y7’ House ‘Y7’ “The Princess Diaries 2: “Alice in Wonderland” (2010, Children’s) Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska. “Pocahontas” (1995) Voice of Irene Bedard. Animated. A “Mulan” (1998) Voices of Ming-Na Wen. Animated. A Chi“Beauty and Royal Engagement” Alice, now a teen, returns to Underland. Powhatan maiden falls for an English settler. nese maiden disguises herself as a man. the Beast” Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Hoarding: Buried Alive Mil- Hoarding: Buried Alive ‘PG’ Hoarding: Buried Alive “Full Hoarding: Buried Alive ‘PG’ ton; Louise. ‘PG’ of Rats” ‘PG’ Treasure Quest: Snake IsTreasure Quest: Snake IsBuilding Off the Grid: Maine Building Off the Grid: Gla- Building Off the Grid: Island Building Off the Grid: Desert Building Off the Grid: UnBuilding Off the Grid: Spearland “Death Trap” ‘14’ land “Episode 11” ‘14’ Lighthouse ‘G’ cier River Cabin ‘G’ Oasis ‘G’ Domes ‘G’ derground Living ‘G’ fish Canyon ‘G’ Mysteries at the Museum America Declassified ‘PG’ America Declassified ‘PG’ Paranormal Survivor “No Paranormal Survivor Ghostly Paranormal Survivor “Spiri- Paranormal Survivor “Pure Paranormal Survivor “Sum‘PG’ Place Like Home” ‘PG’ playmate. ‘PG’ tual Assault” ‘14’ Evil” ‘14’ moned Spirits” ‘PG’ Counting Counting Counting Counting Counting Counting American Pickers “The Pos- American Pickers ‘PG’ American Pickers “Dani American Pickers A trove of American Pickers “Need for Cars ‘PG’ Cars ‘PG’ Cars ‘PG’ Cars ‘PG’ Cars ‘PG’ Cars ‘PG’ sum Trot” ‘PG’ Smells a Rat Rod” ‘PG’ rare microcars. ‘PG’ Speed” ‘PG’ Hoarders “Beverly; Megan” Hoarders “Norman; Linda” Hoarders “Charles & Alvin” A Hoarders “Ruby & Mary” No “Buried” (2010, Suspense) Ryan Reynolds, Voice of Robert “We Are Marshall” (2006, Drama) Matthew McConaughey, A house is filled with home A woman dies in a hoarder’s painter is obsessed with nude room in a home for a woman Paterson, Voice of José Luis García-Pérez. A kidnapping Matthew Fox, Ian McShane. A new coach struggles to rebuild recordings. ‘PG’ home. ‘PG’ women. ‘PG’ to live. ‘PG’ victim awakes in a coffin. a college football team. Fixer Upper A new life in Fixer Upper Finding a farm- Fixer Upper The Western Fixer Upper A home renova- House Hunt- House Hunt- Chesapeake Hunters Int’l House Hunt- House Hunt- House Hunt- Hunters Int’l Waco, Texas. ‘G’ house. ‘G’ Hills neighborhood. ‘G’ tion for a veteran. ‘G’ ers ‘G’ ers ‘G’ Fix (N) ‘G’ ers ‘G’ ers ‘G’ ers ‘G’ Let’s Eat The Pioneer The Pioneer The Pioneer The Pioneer Trisha’s Trisha’s Beach Bites The Kitchen Chicken chili; Worst Cooks in America Bite Club “Georgia Peach Guy’s Grocery Games ‘G’ (N) ‘G’ Woman ‘G’ Woman ‘G’ Woman ‘G’ Woman ‘G’ Southern Southern seasonal fall stir fry. ‘G’ “Piece of Cake” ‘G’ Lamb Slam” ‘G’ Paid Program Power Air Paid Program Smokeless Smokeless Smokeless Paid Program Paid Program Shark Tank A party-favorite Shark Tank ‘PG’ Shark Tank ‘PG’ Shark Tank Pet-safe bug ‘G’ Fryer Oven ‘G’ Grill Grill Grill ‘G’ ‘G’ chicken dip. ‘PG’ repellents. ‘PG’ America’s News Headquar- America’s News Headquar- FOX News Sunday With The Journal Editorial Report America’s News Headquar- The Greg Gutfeld Show Fox Report with Jon Scott FOX News Sunday With ters (N) ters (N) Chris Wallace (N) ‘PG’ ters (N) (N) Chris Wallace (N) ‘PG’ (:10) The Of- (:40) The Of- (:15) The Office “The Sur(9:50) The Of- (:20) The Of- (10:55) The (:25) The Of- The Office The Office (:05) The Of- (:35) The Of- (:10) The Of- (:40) The Of- (:15) “Dirty Grandpa” (2016) fice ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ plus” ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ Office ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ ‘PG’ ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ Robert De Niro. 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Laura learns that her (23) LIFE 108 252 Door” (2017, Drama) Haylie er, Bryan Lillis, Trevor St. John. After surviving a kidnapping, Matreya Scarrwener, Callan Potter. Laura learns that her Duff, Michael Welch. a woman gets stalked again. daughter’s boyfriend has a dark side. a real date. ‘MA’ daughter’s boyfriend has a dark side. Law & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicModern Fam- Modern Fam- Modern Fam- Modern Fam (28) USA 105 242 tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ ily ‘PG’ ily ‘PG’ ily ‘PG’ ily ‘PG’ (2:00) “How “Real Steel” (2011, Action) Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo. A “X-Men: First Class” (2011, Action) James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, (:45) “Real Steel” (2011, Action) Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Rose Byrne. The early years of Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr. Goyo. 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Issue 37, 2018
Founded by Betty Debnam
Becoming a citizen
Settling in America
If a lawful permanent resident wants to become a citizen, he or she must apply for naturalization. The U.S. government will check the immigrant’s history and make sure he or she is eligible. Naturalized citizens have the same rights and responsibilities as native citizens, except they cannot be president of the United States.
These immigrants became citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., in 2015.
These words are on a plaque inside the base of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. They were written by Emma Lazarus in 1883. Her family came to the United States from Portugal. Lazarus’ poem was meant as a welcome for people coming to America — people who wanted to be free, who had to leave their native lands, and who had traveled a long way. Emma Lazarus The Mini Page celebrates 1849-1887 Citizenship Day, Sept. 17, by exploring immigration.
America’s immigrants
Immigrants are people who come to a new place to live permanently. Most experts agree that the earliest immigrants to North America probably came across a land bridge between northeast Asia and Alaska about 13,000 years ago. These people are believed to be the ancestors of Native Americans.
Some immigrants arrive in the U.S. illegally. In other words, they come into the country without permission, called a visa, from the government. The problem of illegal immigration is a big one that presidents and Congress have not been able to solve. Recently, you may have heard about families being detained, or held, on our border with Mexico after trying to enter the U.S. illegally. This is just one part of the problem. Lawmakers have many different ideas about how to solve our immigration issues, from building a wall on the border between the U.S. and Mexico to refusing to allow any immigrants at all. It will take a lot of photo courtesy USGS cooperation and creative new ideas to solve this challenge for our country.
Why immigrate?
Immigrants have come to the United States for many reasons. Some were looking for land to farm or better jobs. Others wanted to freely practice their religion, or they were unhappy with the government in their homeland. Today, immigrants may be trying to escape harsh governments or military organizations in their home countries. In some parts of the world, people are persecuted, or treated in a harmful way, because of their religion or race.
Immigration’s effects
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malissa Lott
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Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!
Solving a problem
Since then, at different times, large groups of people have come to North America from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. In fact, even if you and your parents were born in the United States, your family may be able to trace its roots to another country.
Immigration adds a lot to the culture of a nation. People from other countries bring new ideas, customs, foods and languages to A former member of the U.S. Air Force our communities. cooks Thai food at But immigration Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. also puts pressure on a country. Sometimes it’s difficult for people of different backgrounds to get along. Added people can strain a nation’s resources, such as energy, water and food supplies, housing, jobs, health care and education.
Resources On the Web:
• bit.ly/MPcitizen
At the library:
• “The Journey” by Francesca Sanna • “Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice and Hope in a New Land” by John Coy
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Mini Jokes
Words that remind us of immigration are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: CHALLENGE, CITIZEN, COUNTRY, EDUCATION, FOOD, ILLEGAL, IMMIGRANT, JOBS, LANGUAGE, LAZARUS, LIBERTY, NATURALIZATION, PEOPLE, PERSECUTE, RELIGION, RESOURCES, ROOTS, STATUE.
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Ian: Why was the archaeologist excited to find a skull? Iris: He wanted to get ahead!
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Eco Note At the bottom of the ocean are small underwater volcanoes spewing scalding hot water, gases and chemicals like methane and ammonia. They’re called hydrothermal vents. It’s a dark place to live, but some animals love it there. Giant tube worms over 6 feet long, clams and shrimp call these vents home. The tube worms have bacteria inside them that make food out of the methane and ammonia from the vents.
• 1 tablespoon reducedYou’ll need: fat milk • 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole-kernel corn, • 1 tablespoon melted drained butter • 1 (14.75-ounce) can cream-style corn • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 (7-ounce) package sweet yellow • Cooking spray cornbread mix • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese • 1 large egg What to do: 1. Mix together corn and cornbread mix until well-blended. 2. In a separate bowl, beat egg with milk and melted butter. 3. Add egg mixture to corn mixture. Gently stir in sour cream. 4. Spray medium-sized baking dish with cooking spray. Pour mixture into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until set. 5. Top with cheddar cheese the last five minutes of cooking time. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serves 6.
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Cornbread Casserole
* You’ll need an adult’s help with this recipe.
Cook’s Corner
For later: Look in your newspaper for articles about immigration in the United States. Discuss possible solutions in your classroom or with your family.
Teachers:
For standards-based activities to accompany this feature, visit: bit.ly/MPstandards. And follow The Mini Page on Facebook!
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This undated photo shows a cedar tree in New Paltz, N.Y. (Lee Reich via AP)(Lee Reich via AP)
Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs — the best time, in fact, for most of them. Whether purchased through the mail or locally, these plants are available in three ways:
BARE-ROOT “Bare-root” trees and shrubs are grown in the field, then dug up while they are leafless, which might be done in either fall or spring. Those dug in fall are sold immediately or are stored through winter with their roots packed in moist material. Root loss during digging is an obvious drawback to bare-root plants. Although bare-root might seem like a brutal way to treat a tree or shrub, the plants handle the move well as long as their roots are kept moist prior to planting. Bare-root trees and shrubs should not be dug until they have lost all, or nearly all, of their leaves in the fall. And their roots must be cozied into the ground before shoots start growing, which is not a problem in the fall. This highlights one advantage of fall planting: There’s no danger of shoots growing prematurely, because shoot buds stay dormant until they have experienced a winter’s worth of cold. The biggest advantage of bare-root plants is that they are easily and relatively cheaply shipped all over the country, giving you the widest possible selection in varieties. What’s more, because you can see the roots, you can easily assess their condition.
BALLED-AND-BURLAPPED “Balled-and-burlapped” trees and shrubs are also grown in the field, but they are dug up with a ball of soil that is then snuggled into a wrapping of burlap. Because clay soils hold together better than lighter soils, balled-and-burlapped plants are usually grown in clay soils. But clay soils also are heaviest, so such plants are heavy. Weight and the need for extra care to avoid breaking up the root ball make mail order shipping of balled-and-burlapped plants unfeasible. Root loss can be extensive when balled-and-burlapped trees and shrubs are dug, and plant selection is limited.
CONTAINER-GROWN Increasingly, both local and mail-order nurseries are selling trees and shrubs as “container grown.” These nursery plants spent their lives in pots. The potting mix is lighter than field soil, so such plants can be economically shipped through the mail. Container grown plants can be planted any time of year as long as you can dig a hole and water them as needed. Ideally, a container-grown plant spends long enough in the container so that its roots just fill it. Watch out, though: Some garden centers and nurseries buy bare-root trees and shrubs, and then pot them up for quick sale as container plants. And equally bad, plants that are truly container-grown are often left too long in their containers. Once the roots start growing round and round in the pot, they can actually choke the plant, a condition that continues to develop even after the plant is set in the ground. If possible, check the quality of a container-grown plant by sliding it out of its container to make sure it’s not rootbound, with roots that are very thick and tangled. The top growth of a well-proportioned potted tree or shrub should be no higher than two to three times the depth of the container to ensure a good ratio of roots to stems. Whether you’re buying bare-root, balledand-burlapped or containerized trees and shrubs, restrain yourself from buying the largest possible plant. In the case of the first two kinds of nursery plants, small plants suffer less root loss in transplanting. With smaller plants of any of the three kinds of nursery plants, less water is needed after planting, and new roots more quickly explore surrounding soil to make the plant selfsufficient. Not too long after transplanting, growth of an initially smaller plant frequently overtakes that of an initially larger one.
Transform spaces into cozy retreats Cool weather often drives people to spend more hours indoors than they do during the warmer months. Autumn is a time to winterize gardens, put away lawn furniture and prepare for the holiday season. Autumn also provides the perfect opportunity to begin home interior projects. Many people decide to redecorate their homes to reflect each season. When temperatures change, it’s time to transition from the light colors and breezy fabrics symbolic of summer to thicker, darker materials that evoke coziness. With some inspiration and a little know-how, any homeowner or apartment dweller can cozy up a space in time for fall and winter. • Invest in area rugs. While wood floors can look beautiful and work well with many different design styles, wood can feel chilly underfoot. Thick area rugs add warmth to a room and can help it look more lived-in. Area rugs also help a room appear more cohesive, coordinating with other colors in a space and providing a visual border. • Practice layering in rooms. An affordable and relatively easy way to make a room seem more cozy is to layer fabrics and other accents. Layers can include throws and blankets. Remove place mats from the dining room table and use them on accent tables or an ottoman in the living room. Table runners also can add a splash of color to the top of bedroom dressers. • Play with texture. Look for fabrics that boast texture and can add a tactile feel to spaces. When used on throw pillows or small accents,
faux fur can create that cozy cabin feel. Draperies made from nubby fabrics or those with grooves and ridges can add dimension to a room as well. Even a lampshade made of an unusual fabric, such as a wafflepatterned material, can add a little depth and warmth to a space. • Reevaluate your lighting. Lighting a space is more than just flipping on a switch. Finding the right balance of lighting fixtures can instantly transform the feel of a room. Create more warmth and a cozy feel by switching out bulbs from cooler shades to warmer ones — those that give off yellow and pink hues rather than cool blues. Accent lighting helps establish a comfortable space for curling up and reading a good book. Spot lighting, such as fixtures that are trained on artwork or inside of a curio or china cabinet, also can set a more welcoming mood. • Install a bookshelf and start a book collection. Piles and stacked books can add warmth to any space. Books evoke the hallowed halls of schools and quiet nooks in the library. Fill shelves with books interspersed with additional design accents, and you will instantly make a room feel more inviting. • Choose dark paint. Do not feel nervous about incorporating deeper shades in rooms. Dark colors give rooms a more enclosed feel than lighter colors, and that can create a warm and cozy feeling. This works particularly well in larger spaces that feel vast and empty. If you’re scared to paint all of your walls, try a darker shade below a chair rail or just paint one accent wall.
• Add architectural elements. Think about adding rich moldings to crown the ceilings or to frame doorways. If you have the space for a nook, create a window seat beneath a picture window or add a bench and cushions in a corner for a nice escape spot.
Use the colder weather as an opportunity to reinvent some of the rooms in your home. With paint, texture, fabric, lighting, and more, rooms can be quickly transformed into cozy respites from the cold.
How to plant a tree for successful growth More sunlight and warm temperatures frequently inspire homeowners to spend more time in the great outdoors during spring and summer. Outdoor projects often top homeowners’ to-do lists in spring and summer, with gardens and landscapes taking center stage. Planting more trees around the yard is one popular project that can improve property value and benefit the environment.
Why plant trees? There are plenty of reasons to plant trees. Trees provide a natural form of shade, reducing air temperature by blocking the sun’s rays. This can reduce reliance on air conditioning systems and make it more comfortable to spend time outdoors during the summer. North Carolina State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences says trees absorb and block noise and reduce glare. They also can trap dust, pollen and smoke. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses from the air. One large tree can supply a day’s worth of oxygen for as many as four people, while also storing 13 pounds of carbon per year.
Getting started Visit a garden center or nursery and select a tree that will be hardy in your planting zone. Choosing native trees can increases the likelihood that the new tree will adapt to its surroundings. Also, inspect trees to determine if they’re healthy before taking them home. Look for evidence of root girdling, which occurs when the roots circle around the perimeter of the container and surround the trunk. Trees should not have any dead or dormant branches. The DIY Network suggests locating the tree where it can thrive. This means selecting a spot that can make it easier for the tree to grow tall and wide. Avoid planting near the house, where roots can crack concrete or asphalt, and always plant away from underground pipes.
Planting the tree Now it is time to amend the soil. It’s not enough to enrich only the soil in the hole where the tree will be placed. Move out into a circular area beyond where the roots will start so that roots can expand and properly anchor the tree. The next method of success is to ensure that the tree has a large enough hole to
contain the existing root ball and allow for roots to grow and expand. Better Homes and Gardens experts say to prepare a hole that is two to three times as wide as the root ball of the tree. Treat the root ball gently. If the roots are wrapped in burlap, remove the burlap or push it to the bottom of the hole. Backfill the hole with soil and check that the tree is straight. Stake the tree to help it stay upright and
straight until the roots anchor it more effectively. A layer of mulch around the base of the tree can prevent weeds and reduce water loss. Water daily for several weeks until the roots have fanned out. It’s best to leave trees be for the first growing season, only removing broken or diseased limbs. Resist pruning and shaping until the tree has survived its first growing season.
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Setting up an outdoor TV or projector has gotten easier Martha Roussopoulos, a sales manager at Backyard Theater Systems in Eden Prairie, MinWhen Karen Snyder’s nesota. daughter asked if she could have friends over for swim- TELEVISIONS Outdoor televisions are not ming and a movie, the Los Angeles mom agreed. Then she only designed to withstand the looked for a way to keep the elements, but they are two to whole party outside to avoid four times brighter than regular TVs, says David Barnett, a wet clothes on her furniture. She was pleased to discover technical services manager for that improvements in audio- Magnolia Audio Video at Best visual equipment meant she Buy in Richfield, Minnesota. could easily afford and set up The starting price for an outan outdoor theater in her back- door television is about $2,500, but one can easily cost twice yard. “I was shocked at what was that, he said. Mounting TV sets in a covavailable and the pricing,” she said. “We could afford our own ered area can improve visibility, equipment and have it be por- adds Robert Silva, who writes about home theaters for the table.” Snyder researched what she technology website Lifewire. If would need online, but many you don’t have a spot to hang specialty and big-box stores the set, you might put it on a employ consultants to help cus- wheeled cart and store it in a tomers find the right products. shed or garage, he said. Silva recommends televiWhile pulling together a syssions rather than projectors for tem isn’t difficult, you need to consider how you intend to use watching sporting events outit, the features of your yard and doors, since many take place what equipment you already during the day. Unlike films, own that can be used outside, which are designed for the big screen, sports broadcasts are AV experts say. Customers have two main intended for television, he adds. options for backyard viewing: PROJECTORS outdoor televisions and projecCustomers wishing to show tion systems. The main challenge with outdoor viewing is movies outside will need to do attaining a bright-enough pic- some homework on the variture to offset natural light, said ety of projectors, screens and By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press
speakers now available, Roussopoulos said. “It’s become more popular and there are a lot more options than there used to be,” she said. When purchasing a projector, pay attention to how much light it emits, measured in lumens. Snyder uses her system at her family’s Los Angeles home and their ranch in Montana, where it doesn’t get dark until 9:30 or 10 p.m. during the summer. She bought a projector “with a higher lumens output” so she can start showing movies at dusk. The family uses the system well into the fall because shorter days mean they can start their films earlier in the evening. Roussopoulos recommends at least 3,000 lumens for outdoor use, especially if you want to start the show before dark. A decent starter projector will cost between $300 and $700. Determine how you intend to play movies. Some projectors have built-in disc players. Others have HDMI inputs so you can connect them to a disc player, game system or laptop. Some have smart TV functions and can stream movies. If you intend to stream content, be sure you have a strong WiFi signal outside your home. When shopping for a projector, remember that it’s likely you already own a device for play-
This photo provided by Wittybash.com shows children at a backyard birthday party watching the movie “Shrek” on an outdoor theater. (Rozalyn Schlumpf/Wittybash.com via AP)
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Royal Botanic Garden seeks respect for world’s fungus By GREGORY KATZ Associated Press
LONDON — The scientists at the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew are trying to correct an injustice: They don’t believe fungus gets the respect it deserves. That’s one reason behind the release Wednesday of their “State of the World’s Fungi ” report, touted as the first ever global look at the way fungi help provide food, medicine, plant nutrition, lifesaving drugs — and can also spread death and destruction at an alarming pace. The focus on fungi is designed to call attention to potentially vital new uses now being studied — including possible deployment of a fungus that “eats” plastic and degrades it quickly, and one that may clean up radioactive waste — and to warn that climate change is threatening fungi habitat in various parts of the Earth. Director of Science Katherine Willis says researchers know relatively little about fungi — many of them hidden beneath the ground, or invisible to the naked eye, or living in a plant’s cells — even though fungus has been used to ferment food and drink for more than 9,000 years. “We have only just started to scratch the surface of knowledge of this incredible and diverse group of organisms,” she said. “When looking for naturebased solutions to some of our most critical global challenges,
fungi could provide many of the answers. We ignore it at our peril.” She argues that fungi have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde profile: Helping 90 percent of the world’s plants get nutrients, while at the same time doing irreversible damage to some ecosystems. Ash dieback fungus, for example, has spread from Poland throughout much of Europe and now threatens not just the ash tree but 955 other species. The report says climate change is already having an impact on fungi reproduction, distribution and activity, but Willis cautioned that much more research is needed to say with confidence how the world’s fungi will be affected as the planet warms. The focus on fungus is new, but Kew’s astonishing collection of fungi samples goes back to the days of evolution theorist Charles Darwin and children’s author Beatrix Potter. She, too, was a devoted fungus fan who clashed with Kew’s top mycologist — as fungus specialists are known. In a sharp break with British decorum of the era, she even suggested he had become a fungus himself. Kew is known for taking a comprehensive approach to field research, but that is impossible in this case. There are up to 3.8 million species of fungi, but only about 144,000 have been identified. New discoveries are made all the time, but no one expects every species to be catalogued anytime soon. Nonetheless, the Kew fungarium, hidden outside of pub-
Scientist Laura Martinez-Suz examines the Calvatia Gigantea fungus, one of the biggest once also called puffball, at Kew Gardens’ fungarium in London, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
lic view, houses roughly 1.25 million specimens, making it the largest fungus collection in the world, said chief mycologist Ester Gaya. Some date back to the 18th Century. It also houses — under lock and key — a rare collection of fungi known colloquially as “magic mushrooms” for their psychedelic properties. Scientists at Kew say more and more different types of psychotropic fungi are being discovered in many parts of the world. Fungi are hailed for their medical uses, having proved vital for antibiotics and for cholesterol-lowering statins, but even fungus fans admit there is a macabre element to some aspects of fungi life. There is the fungus, for example, that invades cicada nymphs and takes up residence inside the cicada’s body, slowly killing them.
Then there are the fungi that live inside ants, controlling their movements before killing them. The fungi can infect an entire colony of ants with their spores, said Gaya. “They turn them into zombie ants,” she said But it’s not all bad. She points out that the compounds fungi use to successfully live inside some animals are valuable immunosuppressants that have been used to develop cyclosporine drugs that have proved invaluable in preventing organ rejection after transplants in humans. “It’s really disgusting,” said science director Willis of the way fungi invade ants. But she concedes the associated medical discoveries have helped humanity. “They’re really horrible and really good.”
The Big Supermarket Shop can pay off all week in the kitchen By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press
Fall is in the air, and with it an urge to get organized, clean up sloppy summer habits and knock our schedules into shape. One way to feel like you’ve got some semblance of order at home is to master The Big Supermarket Shop. Many people are intimidated by the idea of a big weekly food shop. Too much to grapple with at once. But the payoff can be significant. A few pointers: — Make a master list of staples you always want to have at home, and organize it by area of the supermarket (dairy, baking ingredients, produce and so on). A well-organized list saves you trips to the market, and also time spent zigzagging through the market, retracing your footsteps. This list is especially useful to have on your computer, so you can easily edit it every week. — Before you hit the market, check the master list against the contents of your fridge, freezer and pantry. Stocked up on chicken broth? Take it off the list. Running low on quinoa?
Onto the list it goes. You’ll also save money and aggravation by not buying another carton of milk because you couldn’t remember if yours was full or almost empty. — Meal plan before you shop. This habit saves time, money and stress all week long. Pick out the recipes you want to make throughout the week, and then add the ingredients you need to your master list, in the appropriate categories. — Take a bit of time to get your pantry into shape so you can see what you need. Group like items together — all of the pastas, tomato products, grains, condiments, etc. — to make them easier to find. — Shop the sales — before you leave the house. Most markets post their weekly specials on their websites, and this is a very helpful thing. Make note of what non-perishables are on sale, and see what you want to really stock up on. Or you may want to buy some usually pricy perishables to freeze, like a beef tenderloin or some frozen jumbo shrimp. And if you see that pork loin, for instance, is on sale, that might inform your meal planning for the week
In this 2010, file photo, Alicia Ortiz shops through the cereal aisle as her daughter Aaliyah Garcia catches a short nap in the shopping cart at a Family Dollar store in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
(and give you a bit of inspiration to try a new recipe!). The Big Shop is not a perfect science. But purchasing more in one fell swoop is just an easier way to get through the week. Yes, you will have to go to the market again, because you will inevitably run low on orange juice, or have an unexpected influx of teenagers wipe
out your snacks, or need to pick up a piece of fish to cook later in the week. But there will be fewer of these supermarket pit stops, which is a lovely thing. Finally, give yourself some time to get into the rhythm of it. Start with your list of basics, add on from there. And by all means, get some help unpacking the car.
Building a hydroponic garden Hydroponic gardening can change people’s perceptions of what’s needed to grow vibrant plants. Rather than soil, all you may need for a hydroponic garden is water to grow a variety of healthy, strong plants. Although it seems like a futuristic concept, hydroponics — or growing plants without soil — actually dates back many centuries. The hanging Gardens of Babylon and The Floating Gardens of China are two of the earliest examples of hydroponics. According to Fullbloom Hydroponics, hydroponic gardening is a method of growing plants in a water-based, nutrient-rich solution. Instead of soil, roots are supported by an inert material, such as pellets, perlite, or vermiculite. Some people use coconut fiber, sand or gravel as well. The key is that the substance not supply any additional nutrition to the plant. In some instances, the roots grow in water alone. Hydroponics works so well because the person doing the gardening can directly control the nutrients, oxygen and light according to what the plant needs. A nutrition-based water delivery system delivers food to the roots in a highly soluble form, rather than the roots having to search through the soil and extract the same nutrients. Absorbing food with very little effort means the plant can divert its energy to growing and flower production. This method of no-soil growth can be used just about anywhere. Although it has not yet edged out traditional farming methods, hydroponics is gaining popularity among entrepreneurs and hobbyists. An added attraction to hydroponics is its efficiency. The gardening resource Maximum Yield says hydroponics is ideal where traditional farming is not an option, such as in large cities where there is little to no access to agriculturally amenable land. Hydroponics can even be merged with vertical farming methods, helping to save space and increase output. Hydroponic gardens can be placed anywhere there is access to water and natural or simulated sunlight. Empty warehouses, rooftops, old shipping containers, and much more can be turned into hydroponic garden locations with minimal effort. Scientists say that there can be drastic differences in growth rates and yield from hydroponic and soil plants. The group Greentrees Hydroponics says the growth rate for a hydroponic plant can be 30 to 50 percent faster than a soil plant grown under the same conditions. Environmentalists tout that hydroponic gardening is also beneficial to the environment because the plants require considerably less water than those produced with soil gardening and require fewer pesticides or other amendments to thrive. Hobbyists looking to dabble in hydroponics can find many different hydroponic systems on the market today, in an array of prices and sizes. Wicking, ebb and flow, aeroponics, nutrient film, and deepwater culture are different hydroponic systems, each with their own advantages. Once gardeners get the knack of hydroponics, they may not want to turn back to traditional soil gardening again.
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For homebuyers, mortgages are safer but tougher to come by By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer
Keri Weishaar lives in a spacious, four-bedroom house near Tampa, Florida, thanks to the easy financing that prevailed during last decade’s housing boom. “It was basically nothing to get into this house,� said Weishaar, 48, who bought the house in the spring of 2003 after obtaining a no-money down, adjustable-rate mortgage. Then again, Weishaar and her husband are fortunate to still have their home. That same mortgage eventually morphed into a financial albatross and, for a time, the house in the suburb of Tarpon Springs was on a countdown to foreclosure. As home values plummeted after the housing bubble burst in 2007, many borrowers with exotic types of loans were stuck, unable to refinance as lenders began to tighten their lending criteria. That set the stage for cascading mortgage defaults that eventually took down Lehman Brothers, Wall Street’s fourth-biggest investment bank at the time, 10 years ago this week. Lehman and other financial institutions were big buyers of securities backed by some of these dicey mortgages. Today, getting a mortgage is tougher — and less risky. For one thing, no-money down mortgages and their ilk, which enabled many borrowers to initially lower the costs of buying a home but often saddled borrowers with far higher balances
or steep monthly payment increases, have vanished. Banks also remain a bit gun-shy after racking up billions in losses stemming from mortgages gone bad. That means homebuyers, especially those with less-than-stellar credit, face more hurdles qualifying for a mortgage than they did in the housing boom years. But the loans are safer, more transparent and actually take into account whether a borrower can afford to keep up with payments. “The banks have certainly loosened underwriting criteria for low-risk borrowers; they haven’t loosened underwriting criteria for low-credit score borrowers,� said Aaron Terrazas, senior economist at Zillow. “The types of lending that we saw leading up to that crash in 2008, for the most part, we’re not seeing nowadays.� When interest rates began to plummet at the start of the 2000s, lenders rushed in to make nontraditional loans that could be sold for hefty profits to Wall Street banks, as well as government-sponsored mortgage buyers Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. These riskiest of these loans required little proof that the borrower could afford to pay them back and an initial period of low payments and interest rates. Some let borrowers defer interest payments. Ultimately, these loans overwhelmed many borrowers’ ability to keep up with payments.
That’s what happened with Weishaar’s mortgage. The loan was scheduled to adjust to a higher rate after three years, but she was able to refinance it with another adjustable-rate mortgage. The next time it reset, however, was late 2007, as the housing downturn accelerated. Her husband had lost his job and she was making less money. The couple’s loan jumped from a 6.2 percent interest rate to 11 percent, jacking up the monthly payment from $2,101 to $3,417. The easy financing, which had enabled the couple to buy their $346,800 house, backfired. “We bought probably about $120,000 more home than we should have,� Weishaar said. After missing a few payments, the lender agreed to modify the loan. The interest rate dropped to 6.2 percent and the couple’s missed payments and fees were tacked onto their unpaid principal. The Weishaars rode out the turbulent economy and housing market in the years after the financial crisis and were able to refinance again in late 2014 into a 3.5 percent, 20-year fixedrate loan. Now their payment is around $1,500, without taxes and insurance. “I only have 15 years left on my house now and I’m in a good place,� said Weishaar, now director of sales for an IT consulting company. “The next house I buy will be paid for in cash.� The private market for mortgage-backed securities, which
helped fuel so much easy lending during the housing boom, is now a sliver of what it was back then. Mortgage-backed securities issued by private firms now represent about 4.5 percent of the market, according to data from Inside Mortgage Finance and the Urban Institute. In 2006, the peak of the housing boom, it was nearly 60 percent. Government-sponsored enterprises such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now account for about 95.5 percent of the market. Legislation aimed at averting another financial crisis set out certain guidelines that lenders must follow if they want to make their home loans eligible to be guaranteed by the government. The biggest change is a rule requiring lenders to establish the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. In the case of a five-year adjustable-rate mortgage, that means ensuring the borrower can afford to pay the loan should it reset to a higher interest rate. The law, known as DoddFrank, also nixed the types of risky loans offered during the housing bubble, among other changes. “For the average consumer, the biggest thing that has changed is it’s a lot clearer at the closing table what kind of loan you’re getting and what you can expect to pay over the life of the loan, and that’s
The Apple Watch is becoming a medical device By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple is trying to turn its smartwatch from a niche gadget into a lifeline to better health by slowly evolving it into a medical device. In its fourth incarnation, called Series 4 and due out later this month, the Apple Watch will add features that allow it to take high-quality heart readings and detect falls. It’s part of Apple’s long-in-themaking strategy to give people a distinct reason to buy a wrist gadget that largely does things smartphones already do. Since the Apple Watch launched in April 2015 , most people haven’t figured out why they need to buy one. Apple doesn’t release sales figures, but estimates from two analysts suggest the company shipped roughly 18 million watches in 2017. Apple sold almost 12 times as many iPhones — 216 million — last year. Worldwide, about 48 million smartwatches are expected to be sold this year, compared with nearly 1.9 billion phones, according to the research firm Gartner. Apple CEO Tim Cook has long emphasized the watch’s health and fitness-tracking capabilities. The original version featured a heart-rate sensor that fed data into fitness and workout apps so they could suggest new goals and offer digital “rewards� for fitness accomplishments. Two years later, Apple called its watch “the ultimate device for a healthy life,� emphasizing water resistance for swimmers and built-in GPS for tracking runs or cycling workouts. In February, the company announced that the watch would track skiing and snowboarding runs , including data
on speed and vertical descent. The latest version, unveiled Wednesday, is pushing the health envelope even further — in particular by taking electrocardiograms, or EKGs, a feature given clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Apple said. The watch will also monitor for irregular heartbeats and can detect when the wearer has fallen, the company said. EKGs are important tests of heart health and typically require a visit to the doctor. The feature gained an onstage endorsement from Ivor Benjamin, a cardiologist who is president of the American Heart Association. He said such realtime data would change the way doctors work. Gartner analyst Tuong Nguyen said the feature could turn smartwatches “from something people buy for prestige into something they buy for more practical reasons.� It could also lead some health insurance plans to subsidize the cost of an Apple Watch, Nguyen said. That would help defray the $400 starting price for a device that still requires a companion iPhone, which can now cost more than $1,000. Apple’s watch will use new sensors on the back and on the watch dial. A new app will say whether each reading is normal or shows signs of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rate that increases the risk of heart complications, such as stroke and heart failure. Apple says the heart data can be shared with doctors through a PDF file, though it’s not yet clear how ready doctors are to receive a possible flood of new EKG data from patients — nor how useful they will find the electronic files. Eric Topol, a cardiologist and director of the Scripps Re-
Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses the new Apple Watch 4 at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce new products Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Cupertino, Calif. (AP Photo/ Marcio Jose Sanchez)
search Translational Institute, warned that the EKG feature could spur more tests than necessary, result in unnecessary prescriptions for blood thinners and overwhelm doctors with calls from patients who probably don’t need treatment. He said that while the feature will probably save some lives and prevent strokes with early detection of heart trouble, “the ratio between the benefits and the costs remains a big unknown.� Apple said the EKG feature will be available to U.S. customers later this year, an indication that it may not be ready for launch. Fall detection could also be significant, especially for elderly users. The new Apple Watch claims to be able to tell the difference between a trip and a fall — and when the latter occurs, it will suggest calling 911 (or the equivalent outside the U.S.). If it receives no response within a minute, the watch will automatically place an emergency call and message friends and family designated as emergency contacts.
Lab test may identify dangerous gene mutations By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer
NEW YORK — Scientists say they’ve found a new way to help determine whether specific genetic abnormalities are likely to make people sick, a step toward avoiding a vexing uncertainty that can surround DNA test results. Researchers used genetic engineering to create thousands of tiny variations in a gene linked to breast cancer, and tested each one in a lab to predict whether it would promote the disease if it appeared in a person. When those predictions were checked against what scientists already knew about the BRCA1 gene, “we were very accurate,� said Lea Starita of the Brotman Baty Institute for Precision Medicine in Seattle.
The technique, which she and her colleagues hope to extend to other genes, is aimed at easing a frustrating problem in genetic testing. Sometimes those tests reveal an abnormality in a gene linked to the disease, but nobody knows whether that particular quirk is hazardous. It’s called a “variant of uncertain significance,� or VUS. Such a result can cause anxiety and worse: Experts talk about women who’ve had breasts removed after learning they had a VUS in a gene linked to breast cancer, only to find out years later that further research showed their variants were harmless. The new work aimed to identify tiny variants in the BRCA1 gene’s DNA code that keep it from working. Mutations that disable this gene greatly raise the
risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Results were published Wednesday by the journal Nature. Researchers created nearly 4,000 tiny variations in key sections of the gene. Then they tested whether each variant crippled the gene within cells that die when BRCA1 isn’t working. That let them predict which variations would promote cancer if found in a person. To check the accuracy of their predictions, they consulted a database that lists the effects of BRCA1 variants. Results showed 169 of the variants they generated had been declared dangerous in the database, and the test had predicted that in 162 of them. Similarly, the test correctly categorized 20 of 22 variants deemed harmless in the database.
Only certain Apple Watch models support cellular calls, but those that don’t can still make emergency calls when near a paired iPhone or Wi-Fi service. Apple says it monitored some 2,500 people — measuring how they fell off ladders, missed a step while walking or got their legs caught in their pants while getting dressed. It used that data to separate real falls from other heavy wrist movements, such as clapping and hammering. The feature is available immediately worldwide and will turn on automatically for users 65 and over. Younger people can activate it in the settings. “I can see kids buying one for their parents and grandparents,� analyst Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights said. But the Apple Watch still lacks one feature found in rival wrist gadgets: the ability to analyze sleep quality. Battery life in the new watch remains at 18 hours, meaning it needs a nightly recharge.
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a very good thing,� said Jesse Van Tol, CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, which advocates for fairness in housing, banking and business. The guidelines may offer lenders a clear path on how to gauge qualified buyers, but in many cases banks have overlaid stricter qualifying requirements, like higher credit scores. That’s one reason the average FICO score on home purchase loans has drifted about 21 points higher over the past decade, according to data from the Urban Institute. The trend is more pronounced in metropolitan areas with high home prices. Consider that in San Francisco, the average FICO score for borrowers is around 774. In the RiversideSan Bernardino metropolitan area east of Los Angeles, FICOs average 717. The average FICO score in America was 700 last year. A score of 740-799 is considered “very good.� “The pendulum has swung too far in the other direction,� Van Tol said. “When you look at a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac-backed loan with an average credit score in the high 700s, homeownership at a 50year low, and a lot of people boxed out of the mortgage market, certainly credit is too tight. Too few people have the opportunity to become homeowners today.� Buyers are seeing some relief from nonbank lenders
such as Quicken Loans, United Wholesale Mortgage and Carrington Mortgage, which are growing players in the residential lending market. The share of loans issued by nonbank lenders and backed by the government has been climbing since 2013. The median FICO scores for loans issued by nonbank lenders and sold to Fannie Mae and the other government mortgage buyers are lower than those of loans from banks, according to the Urban Institute. Unlike many homebuyers enticed by the frenzy of easy lending during the housing boom, Christian Ray resisted pushing the limits of what he could afford when he became a homeowner last month. A logistics manager for a beverage company, Ray bought a two-bedroom, twoand-a-half bath townhome in Tampa for $158,000, even though his lender qualified him for a $240,000 mortgage. “I’m not going to be married to the house,� said Ray, 23. “I literally would just come home, pay the bills and just stay here and barely feed myself.� Ray also opted for just about the most unexotic, vanilla home loan around: A 30year, fixed-rate mortgage at 5 percent interest. And he put up a 10 percent down payment. “I’m not going to take 30 years to pay it,� Ray said.
Learn about the causes of adult hearing loss Hearing loss is quite common and can impact people’s lives in profound ways. Although there are some treatments that can improve one’s ability to hear and communicate, many people are interested in learning about the ways they may be able to prevent hearing loss in the first place. Medical experts from the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association advise that hearing loss can be caused by different factors. Learning about these causes can help individuals make smart decisions at a young age to prevent future hearing loss when possible. In certain circumstances, hearing loss may be unavoidable. In such instances, audiologists, or doctors specializing in hearing, can help. Conductive hearing loss Conductive hearing loss refers to problems with the ear canal, ear drum or middle ear and its bones, states the Hearing Loss Association of America. Some of the causes of conductive hearing loss include: r 0UJUJT NFEJB JT BO JOGFDUJPO PG UIF NJEEMF FBS JO XIJDI fluid accumulation can interfere with the movement of the eardrum and ossicles. r *NQBDUFE FBSXBY BMTP DBO DBVTF IFBSJOH QSPCMFNT r 'MVJE JO UIF NJEEMF FBS NBZ PCTUSVDU IFBSJOH r 0UPTDMFSPTJT XIJDI JT B NJEEMF FBS EJTFBTF DBO NBLF JU difficult for the tiny bones in the middle ear to move. Surgery can correct the problem. r .BMGPSNBUJPO PG UIF PVUFS FBS FBS DBOBM PS NJEEMF FBS structure can impact hearing as well. Sensorineural hearing loss Sensorineural hearing loss, or SNHL, occurs due to problems of the inner ear. It is often referred to as nerve-related hearing loss. r "HJOH JT B DPNNPO DBVTF PG IFBSJOH MPTT UIBU NBZ OPU be reversible. Age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis and is marked by muffled or unclear speech. Treatment with assistive hearing devices can help improve hearing. r 5SBVNB UP UIF FBS PS IFBE NBZ JNQBDU IFBSJOH 8FBSJOH protective gear during sports or other activities can protect against neurological damage that may cause hearing loss. r %BNBHF UP UIF JOOFS FBS DBO SFTVMU GSPN QSPMPOHFE FYposure to loud noises, states the Mayo Clinic. These noises cause wear and tear on the hairs or nerve cells in the cochlea that send sound signals to the brain. When these hairs or nerve cells are damaged or missing, electrical signals aren’t transmitted as efficiently, and hearing loss occurs. Using hearing protection and turning down the volume can help. r .ÊOJ�SF T EJTFBTF JT BO JOOFS FBS QSPCMFN PG VOLOPXO origins. It usually starts in people between the ages of 30 and 50. Dizziness and ringing of the ear are common, and hearing loss comes and goes. Some loss can become permanent. r 7JSVTFT BOE EJTFBTFT BT XFMM BT GBNJMZ IJTUPSZ BMTP NBZ play a role in SNHL. In some instances, hearing loss may be the result of a combination of factors. Anyone finding their hearing has become less acute should visit with an audiologist. One resource to visit is www.asha.org/profind. The doctor can then prescribe a treatment plan to help improve hearing.
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