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Step right up For young livestock carers, the Kenai Peninsula Fair is a time to shine

By ELIZABETH EARL Peninsula Clarion

Though a Ferris wheel towers over the Ninilchik Fairground and the smell of kettle corn permeates the air, for many, the Kenai Peninsula Fair is all about the animals.

Past the booths on the winding paths and the stages where bands set up to perform, horses exchanged whinnies from their stalls and baby pigs rooted around in their pen near the racetrack. 4-H club members flitted from barn to barn in preparation for the big event — the livestock auction, where they’d sell off the prized livestock they’d been raising.

For Elora Reichert, a member of Nikiski’s 4-H North Road Rangers club, that meant parting with her 8-month-old steer. He placidly munched on cud in the barn a few minutes before the auction with Reichert perched atop him, chatting with passersby. This is far from

her first go-round with 4-H — she’s been involved with the club for five years.

A few cows down, her younger sister Evelyn Reichert patted her cow’s head, though it wasn’t the last time she’d do so. Only two of the cows in the barn were sold at the auction Saturday — the rest were just for show. The animals the 4-H club members bring to the fair don’t have to be sold, Elora Reichert explained.

Evelyn Reichert is an old hand in the club, too. She’s raised pigs and rabbits before, too, but the cow was a new challenge. “(Cows) are way harder,” she said.

4-H, a national organization that features clubs with hands-on projects in a variety of fields, has a number of agriculture-specific groups on the peninsula. Nikiski’s club particularly has flourished — the North Road Rangers brought down a lot of the animals in the show and auction Saturday, Elora Reichert said. For See FAIR, page A2

TOP LEFT: 4-H club member Kellee Martin (right) holds up her baby Nigerian dwarf goat for visitors to pet at the Kenai Peninsula Fair on Saturday in Ninilchik. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/ Peninsula Clarion) TOP RIGHT : Nikiski 4-H club member Evelyn Reichert carries a rabbit out to the auction Kenai Peninsula Fair on Saturday in Ninilchik. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion) ABOVE: 4-H member Sidney Epperheimer exhibits her 228 pound pig during a livestock auction at the Kenai Peninsula Fair on Saturday in Ninilchik. (Photo courtesy Ben Boettger)

Crime increased in Alaska in 2017; most in central Kenai low-level or property offenses

By ELIZABETH EARL Peninsula Clarion

The upswing in crime across Alaska continued in 2017, with the increase mostly in low-level and property crimes on the Kenai.

The Alaska Department of Public Safety’s 2017 edition of the Uniform Crime Report — which collects and tracks data year over year on a certain set of crimes from law enforcement agencies statewide — reports that overall crime of the types tracked increased 6 percent in the state from 2016– 2017. Violent crime offenses — which include assault, robbery, rape, murder, non-negligent manslaughter, and aggravated assault — increased 6 percent

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and property crime offenses — including burglary, larcenytheft, motor vehicle theft and arson — increased 5 percent, according to the report.

Over the last five years, those violent crime offenses have increased 35 percent and property crime offenses have increased 23 percent, according to the report. However, there are more than four times as many property crimes of those types than violent crimes, with 6,320 violent crimes to 26,225 property crimes, according to the report.

On the central Kenai Peninsula, the increase is largely in crimes like theft and trespassing rather than violent crimes.

For the Soldotna Police Department, that has taken the form of burglaries, thefts and vehicle thefts, which are up 166 percent, 19.3 percent and 200 percent respectively since 2012, said Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mlynarik in an email.

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looked much the same for the Kenai Police Department, with an uptick in arrests for charges like vehicle theft, vandalism and larceny. At a recent town hall meeting on crime, Kenai Police Chief Dave Ross said the department’s total arrests increased about 20 percent in the last year over the previous year.

“What’s rising rapidly in the last few years has been lowlevel crime down here (on the Kenai),” Ross said. “ It’s theft, it’s burglary, it’s vehicle theft, shoplifting, small-scale theft is very high, trespassing and reports of trespassing.”

Not all the crimes they arrest people for are being counted in the report’s overall statistics calculated into the 5-6 percent increase figure. The Uniform Crime Report only tracks the specific crimes included in the statistics, and Kenai has seen an uptick in other crimes not included, like arrests for driving under the influence or dis-

orderly conduct, Ross said.

The statistics track with what police departments and prosecutors have been seeing, said Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth in a statement.

“The 2017 UCR looks back at information a year ago or more and doesn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know,” Lindemuth said. “But it does confirm the concerns we voiced last year. The trends we were seeing last year is why we have the Public Safety Action Plan and why we have already taken many concrete steps to implement that plan. Our crime problem will not be solved overnight but we are making progress.”

In response to the increase in crime, the Department of Law worked to increase public safety funding in the fiscal year 2018 to hire more prosecutors an criminal investigators and for substance abuse treatment.

A major factor in the crime increase has been tracked to

State making progress with opioid crisis

By ALEX MCCARTHY Juneau Empire

As statewide public safety officials unveiled crime statistics Wednesday, they expressed optimism in one main category: the state’s reaction to the opioid crisis.

Since Gov. Bill Walker declared the opioid crisis a public health disaster in February 2017, state agencies have coordinated their efforts in fighting the spread of addiction throughout the state. Andy Jones, director for the Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention (OSMAP), spoke at a press conference Wednesday and said there are reasons for optimism. The press conference was in reference to the Department of Public Safety’s annual Uniform Crime Report, but Jones was focused on the state’s battle against opioid addiction.

First, Jones pointed at the fact that the number of high school students who have reported using heroin is dropping.

He said that number has been dropping since 2013.

“Our children are becoming more and more educated on this topic,” Jones said in the press conference, “so they can make the best decision possible as they grow and mature.”

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See CRIME, page A2

State elections official: Alaska ready for primary

By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — Alaska’s elec-

... See page A7 tions director said she’s confi-

dent the state has enough questioned ballot envelopes and that poll workers will be ready after some Alaskans had their voter registration addresses changed before Tuesday’s primary.

The issue stems from the im-

plementation of a 2016 ballot initiative during which the state updated some voter registrations using the addresses from residents’ applications for the state’s oil-wealth fund check.

A division spokeswoman has said the division does not have a precise count for how many addresses were changed.

Division of Elections Director Josie Bahnke said Friday

that Alaskans should feel confident that “this election has integrity and credibility.” She said she’s confident the results of the election will reflect the will of voters.

Election officials have said that voters who had their information changed — but didn’t want a change — can vote a questioned ballot at the polling place based on where they live.

According to the division, a voter would be required to vote a questioned ballot if, for example, their name is not on a precinct register or they want a primary ballot type that they’re not eligible to vote. Before receiving a ballot, they must fill out a questioned ballot envelope; their voted ballot goes inside.

Information provided on the See ELECT, page A2

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decline is the implementation of Senate Bill 91, an omnibus crime reform bill the Legislature passed in 2016. The bill reduced penalties for some categories of crimes, specifically aimed at reducing the prison population. The reforms made in the bill have since come under fire for going too far and allowing too many people to go free after committing lower level crimes like vehicle theft.

The Legislature is still debating further changes to the criminal justice laws.

The Kenai Police Department’s officers have been doing what they can strategically to help control crime, Ross said.

There’s also been an increased interest in neighborhood watches, with a number of the areas in Kenai organizing and working with the police or installing game cameras to track crime in the area.

“There’s probably more neighborhoods organized here than there ever have been,” Ross said.

Reach Elizabeth Earl at eearl@peninsulaclarion.com.

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the opioid crisis gripping the nation. Gov. Bill Walker introduced a Public Safety Action Plan in October 2017 with updates in May 2018, focusing on a variety of efforts to control the movement of drugs in the state and to offer more substance abuse treatment.

While the crime rate has been increasing, the incarcerated population in the state has been falling. Between 2015 and 2017, the number of people in the Alaska correctional system fell from 5,034 to 4,237, according to the Alaska Department of Corrections’ 2017 Offender Profile report. At Kenai’s Wildwood Correctional Complex, though, that number has stayed relatively stable for that time, falling from 317 in 2015 to 275 in 2016 but rising to 322 in 2017, according to the Alaska Department of Corrections.

One reason for the statewide

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mation on their check application would be used to update their voter registration or register them to vote unless they opted out within 30 days.

Bahnke said about 13,900 opted-out via the mailer. About 6,000 of those were new voters who didn’t want to be registered and the rest were for address changes, she said.

People also were able to change their information online or by contacting the division ahead of the primary, she said. The deadline for making changes ahead of the primary was July 22.

Voters will have a chance to change their information ahead of the November general election. The deadline for that is Oct. 7, and Bahnke said the division planned outreach, including ads and social media activities, to get the word out.

The division earlier this year sought tweaks to the initiative law that would have allowed people to decline to register to vote or update their voter information when they apply for the dividend check. That legislation went nowhere.

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envelope is used to determine the voter’s eligibility. People are asked for information such as where they claim residency and their date of birth.

Given the number of new voters and issues with implementing the 2016 initiative, officials have worked to ensure precincts have extra questioned ballot envelopes, Bahnke said.

It’s unclear how many questioned ballots might be voted, she said.

The initiative called for the division to register qualified Alaskans to vote when they apply to receive an Alaska Permanent Fund dividend. The division also said the initiative allowed it to use information from the applications to ensure voter registrations are current.

According to the division, about 141,000 opt-out notices were mailed in March and April, roughly 36,000 of which were for new voters. The mailer notified people that the infor-

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her, it’s a step toward studying large animal veterinary medicine, she said.

“That’s what I want to study, and then come back here and do it,” she said.

The show animals attracted a lot of attention from non-buyers, too. In the next barn over, Kellee Martin, another North Road Rangers member, held up a baby Nigerian dwarf goat over the fence of a stall for a herd of young girls to fawn over and pet. For the goat, the attention seemed welcome. Martin, another multi-year member of the 4-H club, the goats were more fun to raise than some of the other animals she’s worked with.

“Sometimes they really want to come up to you, and sometimes they’re (standoffish),” she said. “They’re fun.”

A crowd filled the bleachers at the auction pen to bid on the animals, with the club member who raised the animals parading it around the ring for show — including Melanie Carpenter’s champion pig, weighing in at 287 pounds, who bore the name Thor. Politicians, businesses and individuals went around the ring making bids on the animals, with proceeds from the sales going to charity causes.

One of those causes this year was a donation fund for Dr. Jerry Nybakken, a longtime central Kenai Peninsulaarea large animal veterinarian who helped corral, check and treat livestock for the 4-H clubs for years. He has regularly done so on a volunteer basis, but has not been able to do so this year because of his health. The clubs decided to put some of the proceeds from the auction aside for him.

Cassy Rankin, who organizes the North Road Rangers club, said he’s long been a help to the club and the members wanted to give back.

The auction is a big part of the fair, though it’s far from the only thing going on. A parade took over the fairgrounds just after the opening Saturday.

Inside the buildings, political candidates and vendors jockeyed for visitors’ attention; in the corrals, horseback riders trotted and cantered around barrels in preparation for the afternoon rodeo, and food cart owners bustled to and from their windows to take care of the long lines gathering there.

From the stages, live music blared through the speakers, and a performing sword swal-

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Education has been vital to the state’s approach toward this issue, Jones said, and the teaching goes both ways. Jones and other state officials have toured the state since last year, holding 15 so-called “community cafés” where people from local organizations and members of the public can meet and share ideas on how to best address the spread of addiction.

Juneau’s three-hour community meeting, entitled “Your Voice, Your Community,” took place in March and drew about 50 people. Breakout groups addressed community education and prevention, screening and treatment, alternatives to incarceration and recidivism, and other topics.

TOP: Elora Reichert displays the steer she raised during the auction at Kenai Peninsula Fair Saturday in Ninilchik. (Photos by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion) ABOVE: A young visitor admires a horse in the pens at the Kenai Peninsula Fair Saturday in Ninilchik.

lower took to the stage twice Saturday. Near the entrance, a smaller crowd let out peals of laughter and encouragement as people tried their hands at the

fish toss, with two salmon making a wet-sounding “plop” on the pavement where the participants threw them.

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Fair continues Sunday at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Reach Elizabeth Earl at eearl@peninsulaclarion.com.

During Wednesday’s press conference, Jones said these meetings helped inform OSMAP officials as they put together a long-term action plan to address the crisis. Jones said they also invited 100 experts from around the state for a series of meetings just this week to start putting together that long-term plan.

There’s still quite a bit of work to be done, and the opioid epidemic has been particularly harmful in Juneau, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. From 2013 to 2017, there have been 25 opioid overdose deaths in Juneau, which is an age-adjusted rate of 15 opioid overdose deaths per 100,000 people.

That’s above the state average (11.3 opioid overdose deaths per 100,000 people) and the average in Anchorage

(12.6 opioid overdose deaths per 100,000 people), according to DHSS numbers. The total opioid overdose death rate increased by 77 percent from 2010 to 2017, according to a State of Alaska Epidemiology Bulletin released earlier this month.

The federal government has taken notice of those increases, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy designated Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA). That means Alaska has access to $250 million in federal anti-trafficking funding. That designation came in May, but Juneau Police Department Lt. Jeremy Weske said via email recently that the HIDTA designation is very new and there have not been any major developments on that front yet.

Even without HIDTA money coming in quite yet, Jones said the efforts within the state have begun to pay dividends. Jones pointed to a statewide effort to cut down on prescribing opioids and responsibly disposing of unused medications. According to recent numbers from the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), the number of total opioid prescriptions in Alaska decreased by 10 percent from 2016 to 2017.

Specific numbers from this year aren’t official, Jones said, but he said that across the board there are reasons for optimism.

“Current 2018 data is extremely encouraging,” Jones said. “Yes, there are a few months to go, but we are seeing drastic declines at this point in all categories. That is very, very encouraging.”

Alaska man gets life in prison for airport shooting MIAMI (AP) — An Alaska man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the January 2017 Florida airport shooting that left five people dead and six wounded, a federal judge ordered Friday.

U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom accepted a plea deal in which Esteban Santiago, 28, agreed to admit to the shooting if prosecutors would not seek the death penalty. Santiago pleaded guilty in May to 11 charges of causing death and violence at an international airport.

Santiago, of Anchorage, Alaska, admitted he opened fire with a handgun in a baggage area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after traveling there on a one-way ticket. He retrieved a box containing a Walther 9mm handgun from checked luggage, loaded it in a restroom and came out firing 15

shots.

Judge Bloom called the rampage “85 seconds of evil” and said she found it difficult to “separate the evil of the acts from the evil in the man.”

“You destroyed families in this senseless attack,” the judge said.

An Iraq war veteran, Santiago was diagnosed after the shooting as schizophrenic but was found competent to understand legal proceedings. Doctors say he has improved with anti-psychotic medication.

Santiago initially told the FBI after the shooting he was under government mind control, then switched to unfounded claims he acted in support of the Islamic State extremist group.

Several family members of victims — many of whom were on their way to cruise ship vacations — spoke in court

Friday, describing their deep sense of loss for those who died and some discussing the health struggles of shooting survivors. Among those was Melissa Beauchamp, whose mother Mary Louise Amzibel was killed in the attack and father, Edward Amzibel, was seriously wounded.

“You don’t get a chance to say one last ‘I love you, mom,’” Beauchamp said. “I can no longer hug her and feel her hug me back.”

James Steckley, speaking on behalf of his wounded wife Julie, said he blamed in part what he said was a “lack of concern” for military veterans once they return from combat zones. Santiago served in the National Guard in Iraq.

“I’m truly sorry for you in my heart because I truly don’t believe you were a born killer,” Steckley told Santiago.

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Obituary Bonnie Lee Gonzales Longtime Clam Gulch resident Bonnie Lee Gonzales, 70, died peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at her home in Clam Gulch.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2–5 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Alaska Roadhouse (formerly the J-Bar-B), 48289 Golddust Drive, Soldotna AK. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Bonnie was born May 29, 1948 in Bethel, Alaska. When she was 8, her family moved to Prescott, WI. Her family returned to Anchorage and Bonnie graduated at East Anchorage High School in 1966. She then attended college and received her degree as a registered LPN. Soon after, she went to California where she met her husband Bob Gonzales. Together they traveled back to Alaska, and lived in Girdwood with their 2 baby daughters.

In 1979 work led the family to Puyallup, WA, where they raised their daughters. Bonnie was the PTA President at Stewart Elementary and earned the Golden Acorn award. She also was a talented entrepreneur and artist. During the Washington State Fair she owned and operated the popular Bonnie’s Burgers stand.

The rest of the year was spent enjoying pressing flowers and creating custom stained glass art. Bonnie also loved playing softball and was an all-star pitcher. Many years later, after

the death of her husband in 2000, she again returned to her beloved Alaska where she settled in Clam Gulch. She was a proud supporter of the Way-Out-Women organization.

She was preceded in death by her father Ronald William Johnson, sister Jeanne Johnson, and husband Bob Gonzales.

She is survived by her mother, Hanna Stormo of Kasilof; brothers Emil, Harvey, Glen and Gary Johnson, all Alaska residents; daughters Sonja Gonzales and Lena Duncan (husband Kelly) of Renton, WA; grandchildren Trevor, Tia, Lauren and Raegan, all Washington residents; longtime companion Mike Hadoc of Clam Gulch; and her beloved Cocker Spaniel Millie.

The family said, “As word spread about your passing, family and friends described you in the same way we have known you as our mother. Hero, amazing, patient, funny, wise, a leader, gracious, kind, generous and most of all a teacher. You left a lasting impression on everyone and will be dearly missed.

You did everything with perfection. From organizing our grade school PTA events, being our Girl Scout Leader to all the crafty things you created. Everything you did was nothing short of remarkable. Our best days together included cooking meals all day long with your grandchildren, laughing so hard it hurt and or coarse competitive Scrabble. Godspeed, Mom! Love, Lena and Sonja, both so proud to be your daughters.�

Memorial donations or condolences may be made in memory of Bonnie to P.O. Box 106 – Clam Gulch, Alaska 99568.

Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please visit or sign her online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

Community Calendar Today 8 a.m.

Q Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 1 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440.

Q Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group, 35260 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 3989440.

Noon Q Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group, 35260 Kenai Spur Highway.

Q Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group, Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group, St. Francis by the Sea, 110 South Spruce Street (Beach Access Road). Call 2833777.

4 p.m.

Q Narcotics Anonymous support group “Twisted Sisters� (women’s meeting) at URS Club, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai.

7 p.m.

Q Alcoholics Anonymous Freedom Group meets at the Soldotna United Methodist Church, 158 S. Binkley, Soldotna.

Q Narcotics Anonymous support group “This One� (men’s meeting) at Midway Plaza, 43530 K-Beach Road. Suite # 2.

Around the Peninsula Update your records at Kasilof cemetery The Kasilof-Cohoe Cemetery Association is updating their records. If you have a reserved plot or a family member interred at Spruce Grove Memorial Cemetery in Kasilof, please notify us with your contact information, so we can keep our records current. Updated rules and regulations are also available. Email SpruceGroveCemetery@gmail.com or send information to Kasilof Cohoe Cemetery Association, P.O.Box 340, Kasilof, AK, 99610.

Grief recovery methods workshop available Peninsula Community Health Services will host a nine-week program on “The Grief Recovery Method Workshop: The action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce and Other Losses� on Wednesday evenings from 6–9 p.m. from Aug. 29–Oct. 24. The program is a closed group that meets at Peninsula Community Health Services in Soldotna at 230 E. Marydale Ave. The program costs $95, and there are scholarships available. To register or for futher information, call Gail Kennedy at 602-9944.

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hood Center is accepting applications for the Early Head Start and Head Start preschool programs for the upcoming school year. Early Head Start is a no-fee, home-based program serving pregnant mothers, infants and toddlers up to age 3. Early Head Start staff schedule weekday home visits year-round. Head Start/ Alaska Native Education Preschool is a nofee, classroom program for children age 3 or 4 by Sept. 1. Head Start preschool classes run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday at the Early Childhood Center during the school year. Early Head Start and Head Start services are open to Native and non-Native children, regardless of household income.

School tours are always available and staff is available to answer any questions may have about enrolling a child in the program. Applications are available at many community locations, as well as the Early Childhood Center, 130 North Willow Street in Kenai, and on the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s website, www.kenaitze.org.

For more information, please contact the main line at 335-7260.

HAVE-Alaska dinner/fundraiser/ live music HAVE-Alaska, an Alaska-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting the physical and psychological rehabilitation of American Veterans injured in service to our country through outdoor activities and travel, will host a dinner/fundraiser event at the Kenai Elks Lodge on Aug. 25 from 5–9 p.m. All proceeds will go to our 2019 Veteran events. All money is used in Alaska for Alaska events. Tickets are $30.

The Second Annual Kenai River Pickleball Tournament will be held on Aug. 25 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. This is a round robin tournament with a single elimination finals bracket. There will be three skill divisions that include Advanced (4.0-5.0), Intermediate (3.5), and Novice (2.0-3.0). This is an non-sanctioned tournament but USAPA Community transportation rules will be used. Women’s doubles tournament will be from 8:00 am to noon and the meeting Men’s Doubles Tournament will be 1– 5 p.m.

Change 4 the Kenai will host a public meetFor more information or to register visit www. ing on community transportation needs on soldotna.org or call 907-714-1211.

Oct. 9, 2018 from 3–5 p.m. at the Kenai Pubc lic Library. Call in number 1-888-392-4560 Kenaitze Early Childhood Center Code 5749741. For more information, call 714-4521 or visit http://www.change4kenai. accepting applications org/s-3-contest.html.

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s Early Child-

The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings of local organizations. To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a contact phone number to news@peninsulaclarion. com.

Peninsula Clarion death notice and obituary guidelines: The Peninsula Clarion strives to report the deaths of all current and former Peninsula residents. Notices should be received within three months of the death.

Pending service/Death notices are brief notices listing full name, age, date and place of death; and time, date and place of service. These are published at no charge.

Obituaries are prepared by families, funeral homes, crematoriums, and are edited by our staff according to newspaper guidelines. The fee for obituaries up to 500 words with one black and white photo ranges from $50 to $100. Obituaries outside these guidelines are handled by the Clarion advertising department.

Funeral homes and crematoriums routinely submit completed obituaries to the newspaper. Obituaries may also be submitted directly to the Clarion with prepayment, online at www.peninsulaclarion.com, or by mail to: Peninsula Clarion, P.O. Box 3009, Kenai, Alaska, 99611.

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Young voters may take the reins this year Following the horror and chaos of the

shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, young people across the nation saw something they didn’t expect.

They saw survivors who looked like them — who could have been their high-school classmates — take control of a debate that was raging long before any of those protesters were born.

And they saw their peers joining the discussion — some echoing the Parkland shooting survivors’ calls for stricter gun controls, others offering thoughtful rebuttals defending the Second Amendment. It was a modern children’s crusade, and it clearly pierced the feelings of apathy, helplessness and insignificance that many young Americans feel.

The result was a surge in voter registration among young people. In Volusia County, 1,351 people under the age of 30 registered to vote in the two and half months after the Feb. 14 tragedy in Parkland — almost double the number that registered in the preceding two and a half months, The News-Journal’s Cassidy Alexander reports. The shift was more subdued in Flagler County but Elections Supervisor Kaiti Lenhart says she’s seen a substantial number of young new voters.

Elections officials still don’t know, however, how those newly registered voters will turn out in the 2018 midterms.

A Pew Research analysis shows that by 2010, the numbers of eligible voters among younger generations — people born after 1965 — outstripped the population of Baby Boomers and their predecessors. But that younger cohort has never fully exercised its clout; in the 2014 midterms, “younger generations accounted for 53 percent of eligible voters but cast just 36 million votes — 21 million fewer” than Boomers and older voters, the report says. Younger voters participated more in the 2016 election, giving them a slight majority over older voters, but among the younger cohort, Gen X voters (who range as old as 52) outstripped Millennials (aged 20 to 37 this year).

Millennials could take control this year — if they turn out.

Some indicators suggest they won’t. But the state’s youngest voters — those most likely to be moved to action by the Parkland shootings — have seen firsthand how a watershed event can ripple through the tiers of federal, state and local officials. They have seen mayors, county commissioners and state lawmakers stand with them at rallies across the state.

And they have seen others make political hay from mocking the Stoneman Douglas students. This year, they watched the Florida Legislature scramble to bolster school security — at the expense of classroom funding.

If they were watching, and many were, these young voters were also being shown how decisions made at all levels of government could impact their own futures. Even before Parkland, young voters were keenly aware of the issues most important to them: Social and racial inequalities. Climate change and environmental decline. The push to create good jobs and strong communities to raise families of their own.

Anger at the ever-growing burden of government debt — bills these young voters will someday have to pay.

These are all issues that resonate up and down the ballot.

If younger voters don’t weigh in, they might have to live with consequences many find unacceptable.

In the post-Parkland activism, one moment stands out: 18-year-old Emma Gonzalez, in front of hundreds of thousands of people on the National Mall and a TV audience of millions, fighting back sobs as she stood silent for more than three harrowing minutes — and then exhorting the crowd to “fight for your lives before it’s someone else’s job.” It was a rallying cry, and it was heard.

Young Americans take the first step when they register to vote. But the real fight is to show up — and raise their voice.

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Our self-protection protestation I’m about to antagonize a bunch of my cohorts, particularly those who took part in Thursday’s organized cluster fuss.

Did you see them? They were hard to miss. On Thursday, more than 350 newspapers, columnists and bloggers — and a bunch of TV types, for bad measure — wrote and spoke about their strenuous objections to President Donald Trump’s constant verbal assaults on those who cover him, or as he prefers to call them, the “fake news” people.

Did you see what I had to say in response to his abusive harassment? If you answered “no,” that’s the correct response.

I did not join this coordinated group whimper. Frankly, I believe all those who did blundered.

First of all, we shouldn’t be participating in a coordinated anything with each other. All that does is play into Trump’s hands when he charges that most of us are part of the “deep state” establishment joining to take him down. In fact, his response on Twitter was predictable: We are all an organized “opposition party” and, get this, “in collusion,” which turns the accusations against him and the Russians inside out. Do we really want to give him such an opening?

And do we really want to add fuel to his plan to inflame his base when he shouts or tweets his Stalinesque accusation that we are “enemies of the people” who could even “cause war”? It could be dismissed

as mindless ranting, but it’s actually calculated to inoculate him from anything but flattering coverage. We really should see this heckling designed to intimidate us for what it is: pathetic and juvenile taunting. The Bob Franken more anyone takes notice, the more the schoolyard tormenter keeps at it. So, we play right into his hands.

Anyone else would just be ignored, but this crass ruffian is, after all, the president of the United States, and whatever he says is amplified by his “bully pulpit” — certainly an appropriate term with this guy.

How should we respond? By aggressively doing our job and fearlessly reporting on him and his administration, even when he has a hissy fit — which, of course, he will; he always does.

As for the danger when he whips up his mob, we need to suck it up. Journalists follow the story wherever it takes us, sometimes to our great peril. We’re not only on location at wartime battlefields, but here at home, we face the hazards of social protests that turn violent, not just from the rioters, but also from the minority of furious cops who turn on us to block access. Those situations are no less hairy than covering a bunch of frenzied supporters at one of

his rallies. On occasion, those who have been urged on by Trump’s haranguing and decide to harass reporters, often end up jovially asking those same reporters to pose for selfies.

As for the danger to our nation from this president’s discrediting of the press, the First Amendment has survived other demagogues before, even those who prefer being autocrats.

Lastly, we have the normal human tendency to exaggerate our importance in the grand scheme of things. Such an orchestrated effort to highlight our role in the Trump debacle is probably not proportional when you consider all the other ways he and his peeps cause severe societal damage. Better to put spotlights on Trump’s global warming actions, trade or immigration policies, which really endanger the planet, to say nothing of a war erupting because of his amateurish miscalculation or some rash tweet. A focus on ourselves might well be considered self-centered, as in: “Gee — look at us, the noble protectors of society. We are so brave.”

Let’s not belittle how vital reporting and analysis are to a democracy. Without an informed electorate, our system of government withers and ultimately dies.

An egomaniacal Donald Trump wants to take away the credibility of an independent press. By acting in concert, we make his job easier.

Omarosa tries to channel Anita Hill Where have we seen this play before: A woman comes forward to accuse a conservative of inappropriate behavior in hopes of harming him sufficiently so he will be unable to achieve his policy objectives?

People with even short memories will recall “act one” was Anita Hill, a law professor at the University of Oklahoma, who in 1991 accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment.

Ultimately, it was Hill’s word against Thomas’ and he was appointed to the Supreme Court by a Senate vote of 52-48.

“Act two” stars one Omarosa Manigault Newman, a former White House aide and Trump supporter who was supposedly eager to reach out to the black community to gain support for the president’s policies and break their loyalty to the Democratic Party.

Omarosa has now viciously turned on the president and is making the rounds of liberal media to promote her new tellall book. The hosts of those programs are likely liberals and so they take her stories about Trump’s alleged “racism” and supposed use of the N-word (which she says she only heard second-hand) seriously.

With a story like this, it is always good to seek out the other side, but the left seems reluctant to do that because Omarosa’s side suits their objective of bringing down the president. But on that other side there is perspective from a group you might have thought an endangered species: black Re-

publicans.

Sean P. Jackson is chairman of the Black Republican Caucus of Florida.

In a press release he said: “Omarosa has proven herself time and time again not to be trustworthy Cal Thomas from the day she was fired from the Clinton administration, to when she was fired from (NBC’s “The Apprentice”) and … her firing from the Trump administration.

None of what Omarosa alleges regarding President Trump in her book was a concern, until now, because it is a fabricated truth. Omarosa’s sick and vile attempt to discredit and defame President Trump’s character and all the many great Americans who Omarosa speaks of in her book boldly speaks to (her) lack of character…”

There’s more. Jackson charges that Omarosa joined the administration under false pretenses: “Omarosa went out of her way to prevent any black Republicans, including (its chairman) from serving in the Trump administration. Omarosa conned the entire Republican Party into believing that she was loyal to the party and would do everything possible to support President Trump’s Black America agenda, however, did the opposite. Omarosa sabotaged President Trump’s Black America agenda by

refusing to allow black Republicans near the White House, ignoring policy proposals drafted and submitted by black Republicans to combat issues in black America, and by refusing to engage with black Americans or to conduct any grassroots outreach to offer inclusion with the Trump administration.”

The press release urges people to boycott her book, which conservatives are likely to do, though some liberals will probably turn it into a best-seller, which has been the case with other anti-Trump books.

One question: How did Omarosa get her recording devices into the White House, especially into the super-secret Situation Room? It is there she tells us that Chief of Staff John Kelly fired her and where she recorded his comments.

Expect to see more of Omarosa and hear more of her attacks. The White House issued a statement calling Omarosa a “disgruntled former White House staffer” whose book is “riddled with lies and false accusations.” The president said Omarosa begged him for a job “with tears in her eyes.” Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called the former aide’s attempts at character assassination “sad.”

It is sad. But when a political party has lost the policy debate and has nothing left but personal attacks that is even sadder.

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

Nation Another trial looms for Manafort

By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As jurors weigh Paul Manafort’s fate in a sprawling financial fraud case, the former Trump campaign chairman still has another trial looming in the nation’s capital — and prosecutors there have a whole new set of charges and a huge volume of evidence.

The trial now underway in Alexandria, Virginia, is the first case brought by special counsel Robert Mueller to go to trial. The jury will return Monday to begin a third day of deliberations on 18 counts, including tax and bank fraud and failure to disclose foreign bank accounts.

In the District of Columbia, Manafort is scheduled to go on trial in September on charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, failing to register as a foreign agent, money laundering, witness tampering and making false statements.

Neither case involves allegations of Russian election interference or possible coordination by the Trump campaign, which are at the heart of Mueller’s larger investigation. But President Donald Trump has expressed a keen

interest in Manafort’s fate as he seeks to publicly undermine Mueller’s probe.

The charges in D.C. could result in an even lengthier sentence than what Manafort faces in Virginia. In a status report filed back in February, prosecutors did a preliminary calculation of how federal sentencing guidelines would apply to Manafort if convicted on all charges. In Virginia, they calculated a sentence of roughly eight to 10 years on the tax fraud charges plus an additional four to five years on the bank fraud. In the District, they calculated a guidelines range of 15 to 20 years, and that was before prosecutors brought the witness tampering charge.

Those guidelines are only rough estimates and will be officially calculated by a probation officer before sentencing. And sentencing guidelines are not binding on the judge.

The fact that Manafort faces a second trial is entirely of his own choosing. Prosecutors preferred to bring all the charges in the District of Columbia, where their investigation is based and where all other defendants have been charged. But prosecutors lacked venue to bring the tax and bank-

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Kevin Downing, with the defense team for Paul Manafort, speaks briefly to the media on leaving federal court after jury deliberation finished for the day in the trial of the former Donald Trump campaign chairman, in Alexandria, Va., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

fraud charges against Manafort anywhere but Virginia, where Manafort owns a home.

Prosecutors requested that Manafort waive his venue rights so all charges could be brought in D.C., but he refused.

In some ways, the decision to face some charges in Virginia appears to have paid off for Manafort.

Judge T.S. Ellis III has ex-

pressed skeptical opinions about the government’s case from the outset. In a pretrial hearing, he speculated that prosecutors only decided to bring charges against Manafort to pressure him to “sing” against Trump. He also questioned the fairness of a special counsel law that has allowed Mueller to commit millions of taxpayer dollars to his investigation.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Democrats are standing behind U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison and his bid for state attorney general, with the state party giving him an endorsement Saturday amid an allegation of domestic abuse from an exgirlfriend.

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement that Ellison “will be a champion for families and fight to hold powerful interests accountable.”

Ellison received 326 votes, or 82 percent of delegates on hand at the party’s state executive committee meeting Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

The endorsement comes after Ellison won the Democratic primary just days after Karen Monahan said Ellison had once dragged her off a bed by her feet while screaming obscenities. Ellison has denied the allegation. Monahan has said she has video footage of the 2016 encounter, but has declined to release it. Ellison says the video does not exist.

The National Organization for Women has called for Ellison to quit the race in which Ellison faces Republican Doug Wardlow.

In a speech to a packed auditorium of delegates Saturday, Ellison again denied abusing Monahan.

“Despite everything, I still care about her as a person and I don’t want anybody to say anything insulting to her at all,” Ellison said. “I want you know that I am committed to listening to all of the voices of every victim of abuse. I recognize and hear those voices of so many women who were silenced when they needed to be heard.”

About a dozen protesters gathered outside before the meeting, hoisting signs and shouting, “Ellison beats women,” to people filing inside.

—The Associated Press

Migrant spouse of pregnant woman detained on the way to hospital

By AMADNA LEE MYERS Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — A California woman said Saturday that she had to drive herself to the hospital and give birth without her husband after he was detained by immigration agents.

Maria del Carmen Venegas said she and her husband, Joel Arrona Lara, were driving to the hospital Wednesday when they stopped for gas in San Bernardino, just east of Los

Angeles.

Surveillance footage shows two vehicles immediately flank the couple’s van after they pulled into the gas station. Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement questioned the couple and asked for identification, Venegas said.

Venegas, 32, said she provided hers but that Arrona had left his at home in their rush to the hospital. The surveillance footage shows the agents handcuffing the 35-year-old Arrona

and taking him away, leaving a sobbing Venegas alone at the gas station.

Venegas said she drove herself to the hospital for a scheduled cesarean section for the birth of her fifth child.

“I feel terrible,” Venegas said in a telephone interview from the hospital as her newborn son Damian cried in the background.

“We need him now more than ever,” she said.

Venegas said she and her husband came to the U.S. 12

years ago from the city of Leon in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato. They do not have legal authorization to live in the U.S., and all five of their children are U.S. citizens, she said.

Venegas said her husband is a hard worker and the sole provider of the family.

In a statement issued Saturday afternoon, Immigration and Custom Enforcement said Arrona had a warrant for his arrest in Mexico.

Arrona “was brought to ICE’s attention due to an out-

standing warrant issued for his arrest in Mexico on homicide charges,” spokeswoman Lori Haley said.

ICE said agents with the agency’s Fugitive Operations Team detained Arrona on Wednesday and said he remained in custody pending removal proceedings.

Though the team prioritizes arresting immigrants who are transnational gang members, child sex offenders and those who’ve had previous convictions for violent crimes, the

agency’s statement said it “will no longer exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement.”

“All of those in violation of the immigration laws may be subject to immigration arrest, detention and, if found removable by final order, removal from the United States,” the statement said.

Emilio Amaya Garcia, director of the San Bernardino Community Service Center, said his nonprofit group is providing legal help to Venegas and Arrona,

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Former UN leader Annan’s legacy lives on

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press

Movment encourages Argentines to quit the Catholic church

In this Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 file photo, former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, visits a independence referendum polling center in the southern Sudanese city of Juba. Annan left the U.N. far more committed to combating poverty, promoting equality and fighting for human rights _ and until his death Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, he was speaking out about the turbulent world he saw moving from nations working together to solve problems to growing nationalism. (AP Photo/Pete Muller)

corruption. More than 9,000 of the world’s leading CEOs have joined the compact, which continues to attract new members, and “corporate responsibility” has become a key feature of the business world.

When Annan handed the reins of the U.N. to Ban Ki-moon, he said he would keep working on African issues, human rights, global warming and governance issues, and speak out from time to time when necessary. He told one farewell party: “You can take the man out of the U.N., but you can’t take the U.N. out of the man.”

Through his foundation and as a member and head of The Elders, the group of prominent former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, Annan kept working — and speaking out.

At an editorial board meet-

Thousands stranded as floods submerge southern Indian state TRIVANDRUM, India — Thousands of stranded people were waiting to be rescued and officials pleaded for more help from relentless monsoon floods that have partially submerged the southern Indian state of Kerala, where more than 190 have died in a little over a week.

Heavy rains hit parts of the state again Saturday morning, slowing attempts to deploy rescuers and get relief supplies to isolated areas. Many have seen no help for days and can only be reached by boat or helicopter.

More than 300,000 people have taken shelter in over 1,500 state-run relief camps, officials said. But authorities said they were being inundated with calls for assistance, local media reported.

“We are receiving multiple repetitive rescue requests,” the office of the state’s top official,

Pinarayi Vijayan, said in a tweet, asking those in need to provide their exact location and nearby landmarks so rescuers can find them. Officials have called it the worst flooding in Kerala in a century, with rainfall in some areas well over double that of a typical monsoon season.

The downpours that started Aug. 8 have triggered floods and landslides and caused homes and bridges to collapse across Kerala, a picturesque state known for its quiet tropical backwaters and beautiful beaches.

Officials estimate more than 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) of roads have been damaged. One of the state’s major airports, in the city of Kochi, has been closed.

Meteorologists expect the rains to ease up over the next few days.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the flooded landscape from a helicopter and met Saturday with the state’s top officials, promising more than $70 million in aid. While the central

government has dispatched multiple military units to Kerala, state officials are pleading for additional help.

“Please ask Modi to give us helicopters, give us helicopters. … Please, please!” state legislator Saji Cherian said on a Keralabased TV news channel, the Indian Express newspaper reported.

Modi said 38 helicopters had been deployed for search and rescue operations in the state, which has a population of more than 33 million.

“We all pray for the safety and well-being of the people of Kerala,” he said in a tweet.

Initial storm damage estimates were nearly $2.8 billion, Vijayan said.

India’s navy said it airlifted a pregnant woman from the floods on Thursday in Kerala and she gave birth to a boy shortly after the rescue. A doctor was lowered to assess the woman before she was lifted into a helicopter, the navy said.

—The Associated Press

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ing with The Associated Press in May 2017, he worried aloud about lost jobs and said many people worldwide had lost trust in political and corporate leaders and feared being left behind.

He said it was time for mainstream leaders to explain that innovation and artificial intelligence are taking away jobs and tell those who have lost jobs they are going to be retrained for the new economy that’s coming.

“If we don’t encourage leaders, first of all fresh people, to go into politics and we don’t encourage the leaders to lead, we will create a situation which is normal,” he warned. “When leaders fail to lead, the people lead and make them follow. But you don’t know where they’re going to lead you to — and they might even pull you back.”

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ers from massacring their own people. At a summit in 2005, over objections from some countries, 191 nations endorsed what has become known as the “responsibility to protect” civilians and head off the world’s worst crimes, from ethnic cleansing to genocide. This doctrine is frequently cited — but to the dismay of U.N. officials, not often implemented.

Annan also saw as a major achievement the expansion of the U.N.’s work into partnerships with businesses, foundations, universities and civil society.

This led, for example, to the establishment of the Global Compact in 2001 where Annan asked corporate leaders to publicly commit to 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Hundreds of people gathered in Buenos Aires on Saturday to oppose the influence of religion on Argentine politics and encourage people to quit the Roman Catholic Church in the wake of a Senate vote not to legalize some abortions.

The event, called “Collective Apostasy,” centered on a signature drive for Argentines wanting to renounce their affiliation to the church through a form that will later be given to the Episcopal Conference in the homeland of Pope Francis.

People formed long lines in Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities, and organizers hoped thousands would officially register their desire that the church not interfere in Argentine politics and that their names be eliminated from its registries.

“We are receiving the apostasies of all the people who want to renounce their ties to the Catholic Church,” said one of the organizers, Maria Jose Albaya.

The movement is led by the Argentine Coalition for a Secular State and its backers often wear orange scarves.

“Obtaining the vote for women, the divorce law, marriage equality, the gender identity law, the assisted human fertilization law, the law of integral sexual education, the dignified death law were all done fighting clerical power, which seeks to have total dominion over our minds and bodies,” the event’s manifesto published on social media said.

Saturday’s event follows the rejection by the Senate in early August of a bill that would have legalized abortion in the first 14 weeks, a vote that was seen as being swayed by the Catholic church.

“The discourse by the church to convince the people to not accept the (abortion) law was so outrageous that I reached the height of my enmity toward the Catholic Church,” said Nora Cortinas, a founding member of the Mother of the Plaza de Mayo human rights group.

About two-thirds of Argentina’s 43 million residents define themselves as Catholic, but there is rising discontent with the church amid sex abuse scandals and the historic defeat of the vote to legalize abortion.

The Argentine Episcopal Conference and the Archbishopric of Buenos Aires did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

While some wanted to renounce all ties to the church, others thought it still had support.

Ignacio Amui, a company director and a Catholic, said he believes the church “has many things to work on and modernize.”

“But the Catholic religion is, was and will be the most important religion in our country,” the 56-year-old said.

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UNITED NATIONS — Kofi Annan left the United Nations far more committed than it had been to combating poverty, promoting equality and fighting for human rights — and until his death Saturday he was speaking out strongly for nations working together to solve problems and worried about the rise of nationalism.

As secretary-general of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, Annan saw as his greatest achievements the programs and policies he put in place to reduce inequality within and between countries, to combat infectious diseases and to promote human rights and protect civilians from war crimes including genocide.

He launched the U.N. Millennium Development Goals at a summit of world leaders in 2000 to cut extreme poverty by half, promote equality for women, ensure every child has a primary school education, reduce maternal and child mortality, and halt the spread of AIDS — all by 2015.

Those goals — only a few of which were fully achieved — were succeeded by an expanded list of U.N. Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 that adds issues such as climate action, affordable and clean energy, and promoting peace and justice. The updated list is a major focus of the U.N.’s current agenda.

As U.N. peacekeeping chief just before becoming secretarygeneral, Annan shared blame for the failure of U.N. troops he deployed to prevent the genocides in Rwanda in 1994 and in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica in July 1995.

When he became U.N. chief, Annan launched a doctrine of “humanitarian intervention” to prevent governments and lead-

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While there isn’t a credit penalty associated with a credit freeze, it could set you back as much as $20 to freeze and unfreeze, depending on what state you live in. That may seem like a small price to pay to protect your identity in times of panic, but for someone already in a debilitating financial situation, it can be a source of stress. And freezes need to be placed with each of the big three credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion), which triples costs for users.

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When was the last time you heard someone raving about their lender?

If it’s been a while, there may be a good reason for that: Predatory lending practices do exist. But if you know what to look for, it’s possible to find a bank, credit union or online company you can trust.

Here are the attributes of a lender that won’t rip you off: ❚ Clarity: Does the company drown you in financial jargon, or does it explain things in plain English? A good lender clearly spells out how to qualify, what the loan terms are, how the application process works and what happens if you run into trouble making payments. If you encounter a confusing website or a vague customer service representative, that’s a red flag. ❚ Transparency: Do you need detective skills to hunt down the cost of your loan? “A good, honest product will tell you what the cost is going to be,” says Lauren Saunders, associate director at the National Consumer Law Center, a Boston-based consumer advocacy organization. All lenders have to disclose the annual percentage rate – the sum of interest and all fees – on a loan, but good lenders go a step further to break down upfront charges, late fees and the total cost of the loan in dollars. ❚ Affordability: All reputable lenders pull your credit information, check

your current debt and ask for your income to see whether you can afford to repay the loan. A good lender gives you a loan amount that closely matches your financial need, says John Thompson, chief program officer at the Center for Financial Services Innovation, a Chicago nonprofit research organization. Your loan offer should fall into the Goldilocks zone: Too much money makes it unaffordable; too little forces you to borrow again. ❚ Trustworthiness: The best way to identify a reputable company is to learn about others’ experiences through online searches and by asking friends and family. Good lenders should have positive reviews from independent consumer advocacy websites or product comparison websites, along with strong user testimonials on social media websites. In addition, they should not have regulatory fines from government agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or the Federal Trade Commission. ❚ Rewards good behavior: A good lender reports your payments to the major credit bureaus. This helps your credit scores if you pay on time and hurts them if you do not. By reporting your payment activity, the lender lets you build your credit, which can give you access to cheaper financial products in the future.

Now that you know how to spot a good lender, shop around to see where you can get the lowest rate to save money on your loan.

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❚ Congress takes action: On May 22, Congress passed a bill that included the provision to make credit freezes free. This was the result of mounting pressure by the public following the 2017 Equifax breach, which increased the need for credit freezes among the thousands affected by the breach.

Beginning Sept. 21, users can freeze and unfreeze their credit at their leisure. This will allow people to keep their credit frozen and request a “thaw” only when they plan to apply for a new loan, mortgage or credit card.

Users will apply for freezes by going directly to each of the big three’s websites. The credit reporting agencies will be required by law to implement the freezes within one business day, eliminating downtime in emergency credit situations.

The bill also allows parents to freeze credit on behalf of their kids under 16.

Because they have less credit and fewer reasons to use it, their financial history isn’t as tightly monitored.

Making credit freezes free makes sense. They can help protect us from identity theft and assure us that our financial information is safe, a security that should be accessible for all.

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PERSONAL FINANCE

Use 529 money to pay for tuition, not to repay loan debt

debt. Whether or not your daughter is charged interest on her student loan while in school is irrelevant. The bigger issue is you could end up with less money four years from now if one of the longest bull markets in history runs out of steam.

Sometimes this tactic is reasonably appropriate. Sometimes it’s wildly risky. All the stars have to align for it to make sense. The debt has to be at a low interest rate, the time horizon has to be long enough for the growth vehicle to fight through possible growing pains, and the reward has to be better than the risk. In your scenario, two of three stars are out of alignment: Your time horizon is too short, and the reward isn’t worth the risk.

Dear Pete: My daughter (only child) just started her senior year of high school. When she was born, I opened a 529 plan for her. I now have about $60,000 in the account. I mentioned to a friend that after all these years

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of saving, I would have to crack open that 529 plan next year. The friend

You can’t use a 529 college savings account to pay off student loans. Well, technically, you can. But you’ll also pay taxes on the withdrawal and be forced to pay a penalty.

Student loan payments are not a qualified reason for withdrawal. You can use a 529 plan to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, books, computers and a menagerie of other college-related expenses without tax implications or penalties. But not student loans.

Here’s the good news: 18 years ago you had the wherewithal and resolve to open and then fund a college savings plan for your daughter.

Enjoy the feeling that will come with using it to pay for tuition and other direct college expenses.

But don’t go down the path your friend suggests. And if you ever encounter my friend with his foolproof roulette strategy, run.

Peter Dunn is an author, speaker and radio host, and he has a free podcast: “Million Dollar Plan.” Have a question for Pete the Planner? 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.

suggested that I have my daughter take out student loans in her name to cover her college expenses and allow the 529 plan to continue to grow while she is in college. The friend said the student loans, if in my daughter’s name, would have the interest deferred until she is out of college, at which point we could then use the 529 plan to pay off/pay down the student loans. As with any decision, there are always positives and negatives. So what are the potential pitfalls of doing this? – Steve Pete the Planner Peter Dunn USA TODAY

I once had a friend show me a foolproof strategy for winning at roulette.

Turns out it wasn’t foolproof. Friends are funny like that. They care about you, they want to help you and, in the spur of the moment, their advice can seem reasonable, even smart. And when it comes to financial advice, there’s no shortage of well-intending people.

In this particular case, your friend’s advice won’t take you to the promised land. It’s more likely to leave you in Oopstown.

Problems with risk, time horizon Taking on student loan debt so your 529 account can grow for a few more years and then using the larger 529 account to pay off the loans doesn’t work

In your scenario, two of three stars are out of alignment: Your time horizon is too short, and the reward isn’t worth the risk. for two very distinct reasons. The first is related to risk and time horizon. The second is basically that “you can’t do that.” It’s worth looking at both reasons, despite the fact that the second reason makes the first reason moot.

Sometimes risking what you have in order to secure something better isn’t such a great idea. In this case, you’ll be borrowing money for four years to cover an expense, risking the capital you already hold to cover the expense and then praying your investment increases so you can pay off your newly acquired

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Women should bring stats, stick to facts in raise talks

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SAN FRANCISCO – Homeowners have always come up with clever ways to scare away potential burglars. They leave the television on while they’re away, install dummy cameras or plant the classic “BEWARE OF DOG” sign in the front yard, even though it’s just a teacup poodle in the backyard.

A new “skill” for Amazon’s Echo smart speaker takes things a step further: Away Mode attempts to trick potential burglars into thinking somebody is home by playing long audio clips that sound like real – albeit absurd – conversations that could be happening inside.

The skill, created by Hippo Insurance, a San Francisco-based home insurance company, includes about a half-dozen conversations. Users can ask Alexa to play Away Mode, and it will play recorded conversations, such as a couple breaking up while trying to watch TV, a frustrated mom explaining to her daughter how to assemble IKEA furniture over the phone, or two guys talking about what makes them unique because they want to start a podcast.

The idea was to come up with “funny but somewhat common conversations that happen in a home,” says Andrea Collins, head of brand marketing at Hippo Insurance.

Hippo came up with topics for the skits and partnered with a public relations agency to recruit the talent, which includes comedy writers from popular television shows and clubs.

“It’s like that scene from “Home Alone,” except instead of cardboard cutouts, it’s insufferable conversations written by the writers of “SNL” (“Saturday Night Live”), “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “UCB” (“Upright Citizens Brigade”), the Away Mode description on Amazon.com says.

The idea might seem silly, but one

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veteran police officer says it could successfully deter burglars.

Throughout his 30-year career, Jim Bueermann, a retired police chief from California and current president of the non-profit Police Foundation, advised people to leave the radio or the television on, park a car in the driveway and have a friend pick up the mail and newspaper during a vacation.

“It’s what we call hardening the target,” he said. “Most burglars don’t want you to see them. They want to get in, steal your stuff and get out.”

But don’t get too complacent. Dedicated burglars will eventually realize they’ve being tricked, he said.

“If I’m a burglar and I’m nervy enough, I’ll sit there and listen and figure out it’s a radio or a TV,” he said.

But a device that can create an illusion that people are talking inside?

“Theoretically it’s a good idea,” Bueermann says. “If this thing mimics real conversation, it’s much more likely to trick the burglar into believing somebody is home.”

A similar skill available on the Echo is called Burglar Deterrent. Users can ask Alexa to play a clip of pots and pans banging around in the kitchen or vacuum sounds in the living room.

Home Away isn’t meant to be a serious security tool, Collins says. She hopes the ridiculous skits will get people thinking about home security, but she doesn’t want people to rely on Away Mode to keep their home safe.

“It’s a humorous, engaging way for people not only to view home security but to talk about it,” Collins said.

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You’ll hear a lot in the news about how women continue to suffer from the ever-frustrating wage gap. It’s said females only earn about 75 to 80 cents for every dollar earned by their similarly qualified male counterparts, and that speaks to a gross inequality that has plagued the workforce for years.

But new data from Credit Loan reveals that in addition to earning less money from the get-go, women are also statistically less likely to be granted raises upon asking. In a recent study, 13.3 percent of men who asked for more money at work got exactly what they wanted. Meanwhile, 12.7 percent got some sort of salary boost, albeit not the ultimate number they were hoping for.

Things didn’t shake out as well for women, however. Among those who asked for raises, only 9.1 percent got what they wanted, while 9.5 percent got a smaller increase than requested.

All told, a greater percentage of men got a raise in some shape or form, which means women need to step up their game when it comes to negotiating for more money. Here’s how.

1. Go in armed with research It’s one thing to claim you deserve more money, but another to prove to your manager that you’re statistically underpaid. Therefore, if you dig up research showing that the average person with your job title makes more money than you do, your boss will have a harder time saying no to you. There are plenty of online resources that can help with this sort of research, but you may want to start with job site Glassdoor – it has a “Know Your Worth” tool that lets you compare salary data by region and job description.

2. Talk up your contributions Helpful as it is to show that other people in your field are making more

money than you are, you should also be ready to prove to your boss why you deserve top dollar. Before you sit down to negotiate more money, come up with a list of the ways you’ve made a meaningful impact at your company. Talking specifics is a good way to build your case, so prepare those points in advance of that conversation.

It’s important not to get emotional when talking about compensation.

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3. Exude confidence Woman are often pegged as emotional when tough conversations need to be had. So rather than approach that discussion from a place of desperation or anger, do it from a place of confidence.

The more self-assured you come off, the greater your chances of getting what you want.

4. Don’t play the gender card It’s easy enough to point a finger at your employer and demand earnings equality. But unless you can definitively prove your company consistently pays male employees more than females, this is a very dangerous angle that could come back to bite you.

Remember, there are plenty of industries in which women typically earn more than men, so don’t assume that your current salary has anything to do with your gender. Instead, focus on the data you collect and the unique skills you bring to the table.

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Police reports n On Aug. 12 at about 7:00 a.m., a Kenai police officer was flagged down near a local grocery store and was advised about a suspicious male walking down the street, pushing a wheelbarrow full of items. The officer contact the suspicious male, and Brandon N. Barfell, 21, of Kenai, was arrested for third-degree theft and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility. n On Aug. 12 at 5:23 p.m., Kenai police made contact with a wanted person. A records check showed that Hosea T. White, 34, of Soldotna, was wanted for failure to remand

Court reports The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court: n Richard John Neveau, 60, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of seconddegree harassment, committed June 3. He was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/

to probation officer within 24 hours. White was taken to Wildwood Pretrial. n On Aug. 10 at about 1:00 p.m., Kenai police received a report that a male was trying to break into a residence while the resident was away.

Cecil J. Anowlic, 64, of Kenai, was arrested for violating a domestic violence protective order and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial. n On Aug. 10 at about 8:10 p.m., Kenai police received a call on the emergency line regarding a female who reported that an individual would not leave the residence at her request. Tobias R. Mueller, 41, of Kenai, was arrested for third-degree assault (domestic

violence) and interfering with a report of a domestic violence crime and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial. n On Aug. 9 at 1:11 a.m., Kenai police made a routine traffic stop on the Kenai Spur Highway near Spruce Street.

Bryce A. Martin, 19, of Sterling, was issued a summons to court for fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance. n On Aug. 8 at 1:35 a.m., following a 911 call, Kenai police responded to a residence on Baleen Avenue. Officer investigation led to the arrest of Joshua M. Freel, 29, of Kenai, on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and fifth-degree criminal mischief

(domestic violence) and was taken to Wildwood Pretrial. n On Aug. 8 at 1:21 p.m., Kenai police received a REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) report about a vehicle that had run a red light and was not staying in its own lane. Officers responded, and investigation led to the arrest of Tiffany D. Malone, 32, of Kenai, on a charge of driving under the influence. Malone was taken to Wildwood Pretrial. n On Aug. 10 at 4:55 p.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers received a call reporting a single-vehicle collision on Robinson Loop.

Lonnie Morris, 67, of Eagar, Arizona, driving a silver Ford,

was traveling westbound on Robinson Loop when he fell asleep and drove his vehicle into the ditch. Two other occupants were in the vehicle. They suffered injuries and were taken to Central Peninsula Hospital. Everyone in the vehicle was wearing their seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor. n On Aug. 8 at 12:57 p.m., Soldotna police responded to a residence on Trumpeter Avenue for a disturbance. Raymond A. Murray, 26, of Wasilla, was arrested for fourthdegree assault and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility. n On Aug. 8 at 3:06 a.m., Soldotna Alaska State Troopers arrested Desiree Guilliam, 33, of Kenai, with-

out incident on two outstanding arrest warrants. Guilliam was additionally charged with fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance.

She was taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on $10,000 bail. One warrant was for failing to comply with conditions of probation. The second warrant was for second-degree and fourth-degree theft and fraudulent use of an access device. n On Aug. 8 at 12:57 p.m., Soldotna police responded to a residence on Trumpeter Avenue for a disturbance. Raymond A. Murray, 26, of Wasilla, was arrested for fourthdegree assault and taken to Wildwood Pretrial Facility.

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.

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SoHi rips North Pole

By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

North Pole senior Bradley Antesberger (9) gets wrapped up by Soldotna defensive backs Cam Johnson (24) and Levi Benner (61) Friday at Soldotna’s Justin Maile Field. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

With their stunning opening week loss to West Anchorage fading in the rearview mirror, it didn’t take long for the Soldotna Stars to return to their old ways on the gridiron.

The Stars scored 42 first-quarter points en route to a crushing 66-19 nonconference victory over North Pole at SoHi’s Justin Maile Field, a satisfying way to get back on the horse after falling in Week 1.

And, the baby Streak stands at 1.

“This feels good after West,” said junior running back Wyatt Medcoff.

“After that, we just had to come out and play some football.”

Medcoff announced his arrival in his first full year on varsity with two touchdown runs against the Patriots and an early interception on defense.

Medcoff was one of four SoHi players to come down with a pick on North Pole quarterback Chris Lovett, who faced pressure all game and was picked off five times by the opportunistic SoHi defense, including the

game’s opening possession when a third-down lob landed in the hands of defensive back Cy Updike.

Updike finished with two interceptions, the first providing the first key swing in a game that went SoHi’s way all the time.

“The best cure for that knot in your stomach after losing is coming out and winning and executing,” said Soldotna head coach Galen Brantley Jr. “There is balance back in the universe.”

Colton Sorhus and Aiden Willets also collected an interception each for the SoHi defense. Overall, the SoHi defense forced six Patriots turnovers, as Galen Brantley III added a fumble recovery in the first quarter to go along with his two receiving touchdowns on offense.

Updike’s two-interception day on defense was complemented by a receiving touchdown on offense, a 39yard bomb on the first play of SoHi’s final first-quarter possession, a scoring play that put the Stars up 42-0 with 16 seconds left in the quarter.

Brantley Jr. said the 42-point outburst was the biggest scoring binge in

one quarter that he can remember at SoHi. “The kids wanted to make a statement,” he said. “We got a lot of good play out of a lot of kids.”

The win followed up a seasonopening loss for SoHi (1-1 overall), the program’s first varsity loss in 59 games dating back to August 2012.

The 59 straight wins is a state record.

Across the nation, the longest active winning streak of 70 games was snapped when Fond du Lac (Wisconsin) beat instate foe Kimberly as the nation’s two longest active football win streaks went down in consecutive weeks.

North Pole head coach Dennis Diviney, who spent one season at SoHi before taking the job in North Pole, said the team was expecting a tough battle from SoHi after last week’s stunning loss.

“We expect them to be SoHi,” Diviney said. “The players and Brantley are just amazing. The kids play very technical and sound football.”

Junior quarterback Jersey Truesdell enjoyed a much better day than last See RIP, page B4

Kenai football stops Homer

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second quarter with touchdown runs of 4 and 24 yards before Homer finally got on the board when Cade Hrenchir caught a 53-yard strike from Anthony Kalugin.

In the third quarter, the Kardinals finished the scoring with runs from Burnett and Tucker Vann.

Kenai rushed for 458 yards, while holding Homer to negative 4 yards.

The Kenai Central football team got in the win column in a big way on Friday night with a 58-6 nonconference win over Homer.

The Kardinals improved to 1-1 overall by taking a 30-0 lead after one quarter and a 44-6 lead at halftime over the Mariners, who dropped to 0-2.

Zach Burnett got things started for the Kardinals with Seward 22, Redington 6 a 21-yard touchdown run, then KNIK — In a gritty battle Titus Riddall closed to quarter with scoring runs of 26, 46 and between winless teams during the second week of the Alaska 33 yards.

Justin Anderson started the See PREP, page B2

Kenai has lead on Birch Ridge

By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

Kenai Golf Course took a 7 1-2 to 4 1-2 lead Friday after two days of the Peninsula Cup at Kenai Golf Course.

The Peninsula Cup pits Kenai Golf Course against Birch Ridge Golf Course in a team competition. The event was last played in 2014 under the name Walker Cup, at which time Kenai won to take a 5-4-1 lead in the all-time series.

Kenai won four ball 4-2 on Wednesday, then took the alternate shot 3 1-2 to 2 1-2 on Friday for the lead heading into

Sunday’s 12 singles matches, which start at 11 a.m. at Kenai Golf Course.

Pat Cowan, the Birch Ridge captain, said history shows this event is far from over.

“We were up six one year and lost, and that was at Birch Ridge,” Cowan said.

Kenai would have enjoyed just a one-point advantage into the final day if not for a big comeback by Jason Woodruff and Todd Eskelin against George Stein and C.J. Henley.

In alternate shot, two-person teams play against each other, with each team alternating

Dimond’s Santiago Prosser out-sprints West’s Everett Cason and Chugiak’s Daniel Bausch for the Tsalteshi Invitational title Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminak/Peninsula Clarion)

Prosser, Earl win Tsalteshi Invite

By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

South sophomore Ava Earl and Dimond junior Santiago Prosser won Tsalteshi Invitational titles Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails, both producing the fastest winning times since 2014.

Three-time defending Division I state champion West cruised to the boys team title, scoring 75 points to beat runner-up

West Valley by 33 points. The girls title went to Chugiak, which scored 58 points to top the 83 of runner-up Service. Including the open races and not including the community race, the event had 675 runners.

Prosser out-sprinted West senior Everett Cason and Chugiak senior Daniel Bausch in the finishing chute to defend his Tsalteshi Invite title. His time was 15 minutes, 45 seconds, just a few ticks

off the 15:41 of Kodiak’s Levi Thomet in 2014.

After being nipped at the finish by 2018 Kenai Central graduate Addison Gibson last year, Earl, now a sophomore, held off Eagle River sophomore Emily Walsh by eight seconds to win at 18:37.

In 2014, Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander won the race in 16:44.

Prosser said he broke away from the See RUN, page B4

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Nikiski football topples Valdez

By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

Nikiski senior Cody Handley handled business through one half of football on a cloudy Saturday afternoon at Nikiski High School, and his teammates handled the rest.

Handley led Nikiski to a halftime lead, then sat on the sidelines with an injury while the Bulldogs rolled to a 48-28 nonconference victory over Valdez on home turf. The win was the first of the season in Nikiski’s (11) home opener, and helped squash memories of the previous week’s loss to Barrow.

“We just played really good,” Handley said. “It was a good confidence booster.”

“I think we were just really confident this week,” added junior Sam Berry.

Berry broke out for 214 rushing yards and three touchdowns in what he considered his best game of his young varsity career.

“I was really happy with how I ran,” Berry said, crediting the front line of Quentin Oskolkoff, Dustin Mullins, Nikiski senior Cody Handley sheds a Valdez tackler en route to picking up a Hamilton Cox, Joseph McLeod, Cafirst down Saturday at Nikiski High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula leb Weeks and Levi Anderson. “I got some big blocks in front of me and Clarion)

just waited patiently for the holes to open.”

The Nikiski defense also broke out with three turnovers, plus an additional two forced fumbles that Valdez recovered.

It took just three plays after the opening whistle for Nikiski to force Valdez into a mistake as Owen Chadwick was stripped of the ball and Bulldogs defensive back Chris Druesedow came up with the football.

One play later, Berry was off sprinting 47 yards to the end zone for the first points of the day.

Handley, one of the biggest, tallest players on the field, bulldozed through linebackers nearly every time he touched the ball and had a touchdown catch in the first half before being sidelined the rest of the way with a high-ankle sprain. Handley brought down a 20-yard shot from quarterback Noah Litke with 38 seconds left in the first half to put Nikiski ahead 26-14, but stayed on the ground in pain.

“I dove out for the catch and two guys rolled over my ankle,” Handley said.

Litke finished with a touchdown pass on 4-for-11 efficiency and 62 yards.

Handley’s absence didn’t sink the

Bulldogs, however, as Berry and senior Brock Sarks led the team in the second half. Nikiski racked up 428 team yards on 52 carries, with Sarks getting 128 yards while scoring twice.

Nikiski head coach Paul Nelson said with Handley nursing an ice pack on his left leg, it was up to the rest of his Nikiski teammates to shoulder the load.

“The offense really came together more (from the previous week) and 48 points today was a good effort,” Nelson said. “It’s better than eight (points against Barrow).”

Sarks helped seal the victory in the second half, scoring consecutive touchdown runs to push the lead to 40-14 early in the fourth quarter, using brute speed and fiery passion to energize his teammates.

“Brock fires up the whole team, he really gets us pumped,” Berry said.

After Berry’s long run on Nikiski’s first offensive snap of the game put the Bulldogs up 6-0, Valdez responded with a 60-yard drive that was capped with a 1-yard plunge by Hayden Howard, and the ensuing two-point conversion pass from Tate Chadwick to Jimmy Chavez put the Buccaneers up 8-6.

From there, Nikiski unleashed one See TOP, page B2

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football season, the Seward Seahawks scored on offense, defense and special teams to beat the Redington Huskies 22-6 Friday night at Redington High School.

Collin Mulaly picked off Redington quarterbacks three times, and the Seahawks defensive backs pulled down five Redington passes to stop the Huskies from gaining momentum on offense.

The Husky offensive attack centers around quarterback Kyler Rumfelt’s uncanny knack to ignore attempts to tackle him.

Rumfelt led all runners with 109 yards on 27 carries. Rumfelt the rusher could pound away at the middle of the defense for yards, leaving would-be tacklers with arms full of air, or he could dance and spin around the edge like a pinball, bouncing off defenders for extra yards.

“He’s a man,” Seward head coach Kelly Cinereski said of Rumfelt.

Rumfelt the passer opened up the game in the second half when the Huskies were trailing.

Rumfelt’s passes often fell in the hands of Seward’s defense, throwing four interceptions.

The Seahawks also intercepted the one pass that Tyler Holsapple threw.

Shane Sullivan set up the first Seahawks score with a 27yard sprint that nearly reached paydirt before Sullivan was pushed out of bounds at the 3-yard line. Gabriel Shrock was able to score on the next play with a run up the gut. Shrock led all Seward runners with 37 yards on 12 carries.

The Redington rushing attack suffered from losing senior Isaiah Hall to injury early in the first half. Seward used tight formations and a balanced method of attacking the line of scrimmage to piece together 109 yards on the ground. Quarterback Gunnar Davis shifted the running attack to his trio running backs with deceptive fakes and option plays to the outside. The Seward offensive line that features three freshmen drew high praise from Cinereski in blocking for the balanced rushing attack.

When rumbling Rumfelt wasn’t bowling over Seward defenders, the Huskies had a hard time finding ways to get first downs.

“With his leadership skills, he’s doing great,” Huskies head coach Mathias Weinberger said of Rumfelt. “But our offense right now is one dimensional.”

Seward won the turnover battle 5-4, usually an indicator of who will have the best chance to win the game. Oddly enough, with nine turnovers in the game, neither team was able to turn the turnover into a touchdown.

Senior Eli Benson is not typically a ballcarrier, but when the Huskies forced the Seahawks to punt from their own end zone, Benson jumped on the fumbled snap in the end zone and got the Huskies on the scoreboard.

Benson recovered another fumble for Redington. Weinberger was impressed with Benson’s performance handling his offensive duties snapping the ball as the center. It was Benson’s first game at that position.

Negating the two-point conversion attempt after Redington scored on the Seward snap snafu, the Seahawks answered

Kenai Central running back Titus Riddall avoids River Mann en route to another long gain Friday at Homer High School. (Photo courtesy of Clark Fair)

on the very next play. Christo- week. The Huskies will travel pher Kingsland sliced through to Nikiski with an 0-2 record. the Husky kickoff team for 69 Clarion staff contributed to yards and outraced the coverage to the end zone. Just before this report. the end of the first half, Beau Friday Freiberg put the game out of KARDINALS 58, MARINERS 6 reach when he intercepted a Kenai 30 14 14 0 — 58 Rumfelt pass for 41 yards to the Homer 0 6 0 0 — 6 end zone early in the third quar1st Quarter ter. Seward suited up only 20 Ken — Burnett 39 run (Riddall run), 10:51 Ken — Ridall 26 run (Carver pass from football players for the game.

Felchle), 6:31 “I’m thrilled with the win, Ken — Ridall 46 run (McKibben kick), 4:14 — Ridall 33 run (McKibben kick), 0:32 anytime we can get a W,” Ci- Ken 2nd Quarter nereski said.

Ken — Anderson 4 run (McKibben kick), The Seahawks move to 1-1 11:05 — Anderson 24 run (McKibben kick), and will play Eielson next Ken 4:48

Hom — Hrenchir 53 pass from Kalugin (conversion failed), 2:25 3rd Quarter Ken — Burnett 33 run (conversion failed), 7:36 Ken — Vann 41 run (Riddall pass from Daniels), 0:03 Ken Hom First downs 18 5 Rushing yds 458 -4 Passing yds 41 112 Comp-att-int 3-6-0 6-22-4 Punts 0-0 4-33.5 Fumbles lost 2 1 Penalties 8-70 5-45 Friday SEAHAWKS 22, HUSKIES 6 Friday, Redington High School First Quarter: Seward - Shrock 3 run (Freiberg 2 point conversion) 3:01 Second Quarter:

Redington - Benson fumble recovery (Failed 2 point conversion) 4:19 Seward - Kingsland 69 Kick-off return (Freibert 2 point conversion) 4:07 Third Quarter: Seward - Freiberg 41 Interception return (Failed 2 point conversion) 7:39 Fourth Quarter: No Scoring INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING - Seward: Freiberg 7-11, Davis 7- -24, Sullivan 6-40, Mullaly 3- -3, Shrock 12-37; Redington - Paris 1- -2, Holsapple 1-2, Hall 11-18, Rumfelt 27-109.

PASSING - Seward - Davis 2-3-0-2-; Redington Rumfelt 10-26-4-95, Holsapple 1-01-0 RECEIVING - Seward - Sullivan 1-2, Freiberg 1-20; Redington Bowman 3-34, Holsapple 4-34, Ingraham 2-27.

A’s tie for division lead

By The Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. — Trevor Cahill pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics, far behind in the AL West standings earlier this summer, tied Houston for the division lead by beating the Astros 7-1 Saturday.

Khris Davis, Matt Olson, Josh Phegley and Stephen Piscotty each hit two of Oakland’s team record-tying eight doubles as the A’s won for the sixth time in seven games. The Athletics trailed the defending World Series champion Astros by 11 1/2 games on June 24 and were still 10 out on July 10.

Houston has lost seven of eight and dropped 12 of 19 since owning a six-game lead on July 24. The next day, reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve went on the disabled list, and the star second baseman is still out.

ROCKIES 5, BRAVES 3 ATLANTA — Colorado struck for three runs with two outs in the ninth inning, and then DJ LeMahieu homered over the center field wall in the 10th to help beat Atlanta.

Fill-in closer A.J. Minter came in with a 3-0 lead to begin the ninth and retired the first two Colorado batters. But the Rockies followed with four straight hits off him, including a two-run double by Ian Desmond and a tying single by pinch-hitter Gerardo Parra.

LeMahieu hit his 10th homer with one out in the 10th off Luke Jackson (1-1). Carlos Gonzalez followed with a double and scored on Nolan Arenado’s single.

YANKEES 11, BLUE JAYS 6

DeGrom (8-7) allowed only an unearned run, the result of his own error. He struck out nine and walked none.

It appeared that deGrom’s day might be cut short due to a 41-minute rain delay that began in the middle of the fourth. But the righthander came back after the stoppage as strong as before it.

Philadelphia’s Jake Arrieta (98) allowed one run and four hits in six strong innings.

to snap a five-game skid.

Musgrove (5-7) allowed one run on five hits with seven strikeouts. He has gone seven innings and surrendered two runs or fewer in four of his past five starts.

Pittsburgh won for the second time in eight games. The firstplace Cubs had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Felipe Vazquez retired the side in order with two strikeouts in the ninth inning for his 27th save.

RED SOX 5, RAYS 2

PADRES 7, DIAMONDBACKS 6

BOSTON — David Price pitched seven solid innings, J.D. Martinez hit his major leagueleading 38th homer, and Boston jumped to a quick lead to beat Tampa Bay for its 17th victory in 20 games.

Mitch Moreland added an RBI double during Boston’s four-run first inning. The Red Sox improved to a season-high 52 games over .500 and maintained their 10½game lead over the second-place New York Yankees in the AL East.

C.J. Cron hit a two-run homer for the Rays.

Price (13-6) gave up two runs on five hits, striking out eight, walking two and hitting a batter.

He is 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his five starts since the All-Star break.

MARLINS 7, NATIONALS 5, WASHINGTON — Isaac Galloway hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, JT Riddle homered and drove in four runs and Miami beat Washington.

The Nationals intentionally walked Riddle to load the bases with two outs in the 10th. Galloway delivered with a hit to center off Koda Glover (0-2).

Both teams scored in the ninth.

Riddle’s drive into the right-field stands off Nationals reliever Justin Miller put Miami up 5-4. Washington’s Adam Eaton tied it with a homer off Drew Steckenrider leading off the bottom of the inning.

Trea Turner homered and drove in three runs for the Nationals.

NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton hit one of New York’s four homers, and Luis Severino struck out eight while pitching into the sixth inning.

Didi Gregorius, Miguel Andujar and Greg Bird also connected as New York moved 31 games over .500, matching a season high. AnORIOLES 4, INDIANS 2 dujar had three hits and three RBIs, CLEVELAND — Alex Cobb and Gregorius also drove in three pitched a five-hitter for his first runs. complete game in five years, and Baltimore snapped Cleveland’s CARDINALS 7, six-game win streak.

BREWERS 2 Cobb (4-15), the major league leader in losses, struck out three ST. LOUIS (AP) — Marcell and walked one in his fourth career Ozuna homered, Miles Mikolas complete game. The right-hander tossed six effective innings and St. threw 100 pitches, 69 for strikes, Louis beat Milwaukee to slide into while going the distance for the position for the second NL wild first time since Aug. 31, 2013, for card.

Tampa Bay against Oakland.

St. Louis moved a half-game Jonathan Villar hit a three-run ahead of Milwaukee and within homer in the third for Baltimore. four of the first-place Chicago Rookie Cedric Mullins hit his Cubs in the NL Central. first major league home run in the eighth.

METS 3, PHILLIES 1

PHILADELPHIA — Mets ace Jacob deGrom pitched his first complete game of the season and lowered his major league-leading ERA to 1.71.

SAN DIEGO — Christian Villanueva had a walk-off pinch-hit single in the ninth inning, and San Diego beat Arizona to end a fivegame skid.

Travis Jankowski led off the ninth with a walk against Andrew Chafin (1-4) and advanced to second on a groundout by Eric Hosmer.

Villanueva hit for Craig Stammen (6-2) and drove a 2-2 pitch into left field to score Jankowski and give San Diego its first win against Arizona at Petco Park this season. Stammen worked two scoreless innings.

Paul Goldschmidt had four hits and drove in four runs while tying a Diamondbacks record by reaching base safely in nine straight plate appearances. Goldschmidt Nikiski junior Sam Berry (3) lets out a roar of celebration after scoring a touchdown early Saturalso extended his hitting streak to day against Valdez at Nikiski High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion) 11 games.

REDS 7, GIANTS 1 CINCINNATI — Matt Harvey took a no-hit try into the sixth inning, Jose Peraza and Dilson Herrera backed him with home runs and the Cincinnati dominated Madison Bumgarner and San Francisco.

Scooter Gennett had three hits for the second straight night and scored three runs, Peraza had two hits and scored twice and Brandon Dixon drove in two runs with a bases-loaded double. Cincinnati sent the Giants to their third straight loss after winning three in a row.

ROYALS 3, WHITE SOX 1 CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Gordon homered, Jorge Bonifacio had a go-ahead RBI single in the decisive sixth inning, and Kansas City rallied past Chicago.

Rookie Brad Keller pitched five solid innings for the Royals, who won for the third time in their past nine games. The White Sox had their win streak stopped at three.

TIGERS 7, TWINS 5

MINNEAPOLIS — Mikie Mahtook hit a tiebreaking threerun homer in the fifth inning, rookie Ryan Carpenter earned his first big league win and Detroit beat Minnesota.

PIRATES 3, CUBS 1 Joe Mauer, Tyler Austin, PITTSBURGH — Joe Mus- Miguel Sano and Mitch Garver grove cruised through seven in- homered for the Twins, who had nings, and Pittsburgh beat Chicago won four straight.

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of its most impressive drives of the day, an 18-play, 68yard drive that ate up 7:51 of game clock and included three fourth-down conversions. The drive ended with a 4-yard scoring dash by Dylan Harris to give Nikiski a 12-8 lead.

Overall, the Bulldogs converted a staggering six of seven fourth-down attempts on Saturday.

Nelson said the team took a big lesson in not coasting with a big lead, and Berry, Sarks and sophomore Dylan Harris were integral in keeping the momentum up.

“They could’ve let off, but they stuck with it the whole time,” Nelson said. “Being able to convert fourth downs is a big confidence boost, it’s big that we have three or four guys that can do that.”

Another Valdez fumble,

recovered by Simon Grenier, led to another scoring drive

by Nikiski, this one ending in a 6-yard dive by Berry for an 18-8 lead.

The Buccaneers came back with a 65-yard drive that was capped with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Chadwick to Chavez on fourth down, cutting the lead to 18-14.

That would, however, be the closest the Bucs got to the Bulldogs the rest of the way. A 10-play drive by Nikiski to start the second half ended in another fourth-down conversion, this time an 18-yard rumble by Sarks to push Nikiski’s lead to 34-14 after a two-point Sarks run.

A 31-yard touchdown run by Sarks and a 60-yard scamper

by Berry in the fourth quarter helped equal out a pair of Valdez touchdowns.

Nikiski will host Redington next week in another nonconference, Division III, matchup at home.

Saturday

BULLDOGS 48, BUCCANEERS 28 Valdez 8 6 0 14 —28 Nikiski 12 14 8 14 —48 1st Quarter Nik — Berry 47 run (pass failed), 11:02 Val — Howard 1 run (Chavez pass from Chadwick), 8:15 Nik — Harris 4 run (pass failed), :26 2nd Quarter Nik — Berry 6 run (run failed), 7:04 Val — Chavez 14 pass from Chadwick (run failed), 2:41 Nik — Handley 20 pass from Litke (Berry pass from Litke), :38 3rd Quarter Nik — Sarks 18 run (Sarks run), 7:33 4th Quarter Nik — Sarks 31 run (run failed), 9:13 Val — Turner 6 run (Chadwick run), 6:22 Nik — Berry 60 run (Sarks pass from Litke), 3:30 Val — Chadwick 58 run (run failed), 1:51 Val Nik 1st downs 12 17 Rushing yds 34-287 52-428 Pass yds 27 62 Comp-att-int 2-5-0 4-11-0 Return yds 120 13 Fumbles-rec 5-2 2-2 Penalties 5-37 6-60 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing — Nikiski: Berry 26-214, Sarks 11128, Litke 1-5, Harris 4-20, Handley 9-61, Napoka 1-0. Valdez: O. Chadwick 16-180, Howard 13-68, Turner 3-48, T. Chadwick 1-(-7), Woodgate 1-(-2).

Passing — Nikiski: Litke 4-11-1-0—62. Valdez: T. Chadwick 1-3-1-0—14, O. Chadwick 1-2-0-0—13.

Receiving — Handley 1-20, Druesedow 1-28, Berry 2-14. Valdez: Chavez 2-27.

Kurt Busch steals spotlight from brother BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Kurt Busch stole the spotlight from his younger brother Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway to snap a 58-race winless streak and grab an overdue short track victory.

Busch won for the first time

this season — first since the 2017 season-opening Daytona 500 — but it was his sixth victory on the 0.533-mile bullring he once dominated. Busch once won three consecutive times on the Tennessee track and was considered the best in the busi-

ness on the concrete oval.

Then his younger brother learned his way around the place, and Kyle Busch became the master of the track. Kyle Busch has seven Cup wins at Bristol, 21 combined across NASCAR’s national series.

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Events roll on at Birch Ridge Golf Course

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here was another full week of events at Birch Ridge Golf Course.

Monday, the seniors showed up to show off their golfing skills. The game was “Move Up,” in other words if you normally played from the white tees (under 70) you got to move up to the gold tees, if you normally played (70 & over) from the gold tees, you got to move up to the red tees.

I think everyone enjoyed it, especially Earl Mathis, who shot a net 29 and won low net.

Geller and Margaret tied for low gross and Denise Cox won low net. Margaret Stanley had the longest putt, Sally Hoagland got a birdie on No. 8 and P at C owan Louise Schadle had a chip in on No. 5.

Men’s night was canceled Closest to on No. 6 went to Gary because our head pro and Davis, closest to on No. 8 went owner was playing in the Pento Gary Dawkins and longest insula Cup — you’ll read more putt was won by Deryl Beckel. about that later from the sports For the ladies Tuesday, it crew at the Clarion. was raining, but that doesn’t Thursday, 11 teams of stop these tough damsels. Ten four played the golf course ladies showed up and Rita backward, yes it was the Bas-

sackwards tournament. It’s an extremely tough way to play the golf course. However, two teams shot 5-under-par at 30, the winners of that tie, in a chip-off, were Brad Carver, Kevin Downs, Tom Hodel and Jeff Selinger, defeating the team of Bill Engberg, Danica Schimdt, Shane Sundburg and Zana Lundahl (I think she’s only 7 or 8).

Note — one of the teams was Aaron Cooper’s family Aaron, Tait, Evelyn and Clayton. Super dad, great kids.

. . . Golf

“After we went from five down to four down, I said, ‘You know, there are still enough holes left that we could win this thing,’” Woodruff said. “But those guys were so tough the whole way through.”

Woodruff and Eskelin won five of six holes to tie the match with four holes left, then went 1-up with two holes to play.

Stein and Henley then tied the match with a hole left.

On the final hole, Eskelin had a 7-footer for a par and the win, but blazed the edge. But when Stein missed a 4-footer for bogey, the comeback was complete.

Kenai captain Gordon Griffin said the match was typical of those played so far in the event.

“We are very fortunate to be up like we are,” Griffin said.

“There have been a lot of close matches.”

Matches have been coming down to a few putts here and there.

“The putting is a different challenge here,” Cowan said.

While joining a chorus of golfers in saying Kenai Golf

Mike Hollingsworth and Trevor Baldwin also won for Birch Ridge, topping Rene Alvarez and Aaron Cooper 1 and 0.

The tied match came between Tom Reese and Kirk Hyman of Kenai, and Jim McWilliams and Mike Chenault of Birch Ridge.

Captains Cowan and Griffin both agreed the event has been great so far for building camaraderie between the two courses.

“We’ve got a small community and a great group of players at both courses,” Griffin said. “We need more events like this.”

Sunday’s singles lineup, with Birch Ridge players listed first, is: Darell Jelsma vs. Tom Reese, Mike Hollingsworth vs. Rene Alvarez, C.J. Henley vs. Bill Davis, Trevor Baldwin vs. Todd Eskelin, Jim McWilliams vs. Kirk Hyman, George Stein vs. Aaron Cooper, Jake Eubank vs. Chris Murray, Max Conradi vs. Charlie Kahakauwila, Bill Engberg vs.

Gordon Griffin, Zac Cowan vs.

Chris Morin, Pedro McCall vs.

Jason Woodruff and Mike Rose vs. Jerry Norris.

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shots.

Stein and Henley stormed out of the gates, going four holes up after just four holes.

“We didn’t even get the ball on the green the first four holes,” Eskelin said.

By eight holes into the match, Eskelin and Woodruff were down five holes.

“When we went down five, I just wanted to put a good swing on the ball and had no expectations of us coming back,” Eskelin said. “He’s the one who said we still had a chance.”

Woodruff quit golf for 15 years before taking the game up again the past three years, but this is the first tournament in which he has played.

He’s taking the event very seriously, showing up two hours before Wednesday’s match to practice.

Friday, he decided to be more mellow, showing up just in time to tee it up, but his competitive fire was still there.

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Course is in the best condition since it opened in 1985, Cowan did say the greens roll slower than at Birch Ridge and require an adjustment.

Another close match went to Kenai when Jerry Norris and Chris Murray defeated Steve Griglione and Pedro McCall 2 and 1 (two holes up with one to play).

Murray said the match was all square heading into the last seven holes. He said the match turned when Norris, who is 84, drained a 25-footer on No. 1 to put his team up. Murray and Griffin said Norris has the best short game at the course.

The Kenai team then won Nos. 3 and 4, and Murray closed the match by putting in a 27-footer from off the green on No. 6.

Kenai’s final win came from Griffin and Bill Davis against Jake Eubank and Max Conradi.

“Two seniors played against two young guns and the seniors had a good day,” Griffin said.

Birch Ridge pros Bill Engberg and Zac Cowan defeated Chris Morin and Charlie Kahakauwila 5 and 4.

Scoreboard Baseball AL Standings

East Division W L Pct GB Boston 88 36 .710 — New York 77 46 .626 10½ Tampa Bay 62 61 .504 25½ Toronto 55 68 .447 32½ Baltimore 37 86 .301 50½ Central Division Cleveland 70 52 .574 — Minnesota 58 64 .475 12 Detroit 51 73 .411 20 Chicago 45 77 .369 25 Kansas City 38 85 .309 32½ West Division Houston 74 49 .602 — Oakland 74 49 .602 — Seattle 71 53 .573 3½ Los Angeles 63 62 .504 12 Texas 55 70 .440 20 Friday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 7, Toronto 5, 7 innings Cleveland 2, Baltimore 1 Boston 7, Tampa Bay 3 Texas 6, L.A. Angels 4 Chicago White Sox 9, Kansas City 3 Minnesota 5, Detroit 4 Oakland 4, Houston 3, 10 innings L.A. Dodgers 11, Seattle 1 Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 11, Toronto 6 Baltimore 4, Cleveland 2 Oakland 7, Houston 1 Boston 5, Tampa Bay 2 Detroit 7, Minnesota 5 Kansas City 3, Chicago White Sox 1 L.A. Angels 11, Texas 7 Seattle 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings Sunday’s Games Tampa Bay (Castillo 3-2) at Boston (Velazquez 7-0), 9:05 a.m.

Toronto (Borucki 2-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Happ 13-6), 9:05 a.m.

Baltimore (Ramirez 1-4) at Cleveland (Clevinger 8-7), 9:10 a.m.

Detroit (Turner 0-1) at Minnesota (Odorizzi 5-7), 10:10 a.m.

Kansas City (Fillmyer 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Lopez 4-9), 10:10 a.m.

L.A. Angels (Barria 8-7) at Texas (Colon 7-10), 11:05 a.m.

Houston (Verlander 11-8) at Oakland (Manaea 11-8), 12:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-5) at Seattle (Elias 2-0), 12:10 p.m.

All Times ADT

NL Standings

East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 68 54 .557 — Philadelphia 68 55 .553 ½ Washington 62 62 .500 7 New York 53 69 .434 15 Miami 49 76 .392 20½ Central Division Chicago 71 51 .582 — St. Louis 68 56 .548 4 Milwaukee 68 57 .544 4½ Pittsburgh 62 62 .500 10 Cincinnati 54 69 .439 17½ West Division Arizona 68 56 .548 — Colorado 67 56 .545 ½ Los Angeles 66 58 .532 2 San Francisco 61 63 .492 7 San Diego 49 77 .389 20 Friday’s Games Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Mets 2 Chicago Cubs 1, Pittsburgh 0 Washington 8, Miami 2 Cincinnati 2, San Francisco 1, 11 innings Colorado 11, Atlanta 5 St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 2 Arizona 9, San Diego 4 L.A. Dodgers 11, Seattle 1 Saturday’s Games N.Y. Mets 3, Philadelphia 1 Miami 7, Washington 5, 10 innings Pittsburgh 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Cincinnati 7, San Francisco 1 Colorado 5, Atlanta 3, 10 innings St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 2 San Diego 7, Arizona 6 Seattle 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings Sunday’s Games

San Francisco (Suarez 4-8) at Cincinnati (Castillo 6-10), 9:10 a.m.

Chicago Cubs (Quintana 10-9) at Pittsburgh (Taillon 9-9), 9:35 a.m.

Colorado (Marquez 10-9) at Atlanta (Sanchez 6-3), 9:35 a.m.

Miami (Urena 3-12) at Washington (Gonzalez 7-9), 9:35 a.m.

Milwaukee (Chacin 12-4) at St. Louis (Gant 5-4), 10:15 a.m.

Arizona (Greinke 12-8) at San Diego (Kennedy 0-2), 12:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-5) at Seattle (Elias 2-0), 12:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Vargas 2-8) vs. Philadelphia (Pivetta 7-9) at Williamsport, Pa., 3:10 p.m.

All Times ADT

Yankees 11, Blue Jays 6 Tor. NY

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R.Hill, P.Baez (7), Alexander (8), Chargois (9), Ferguson (9), Floro (10) and Grandal; E.Ramirez, Vincent (6), Duke (7), Colome (8), Diaz (9), Warren (10) and Zunino, Herrmann. W_Warren 2-1. L_Ferguson 3-2. HRs_Los Angeles, Turner (8), Bellinger (20), Muncy (28). Seattle, Seager (20).

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Keuchel, Harris (6), Peacock (8) and Stassi; Cahill, Familia (8), Petit (9) and Phegley. W_Cahill 5-2.

L_Keuchel 9-10. HRs_Houston, Kemp (5).

Red Sox 5, Rays 2 TB Bos.

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Glasnow, Kolarek (7) and Perez; Price, Brasier (8), Kimbrel (9) and Leon. W_Price 13-6. L_Glasnow 1-3. Sv_Kimbrel (37). HRs_Tampa Bay, Cron (23). Boston, Martinez (38).

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Keller, Flynn (6), McCarthy (6), T.Hill (7), Maurer (8), W.Peralta (9) and S.Perez; Covey, Cedeno (6), J.Gomez (8), Avilan (8), Minaya (9) and Smith. W_Keller 6-5. L_Covey 4-10. Sv_W.Peralta (8). HRs_Kansas City, Gordon (8).

Chicago, Delmonico (5).

Tigers 7, Twins 5 Det. Min.

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R.Carpenter, VerHagen (6), Alcantara (7), Jimenez (8), Greene (8) and Greiner; Stewart, Duffey (3), May (6), Moya (7), A.Reed (8), Drake (9) and Garver. W_R. Carpenter 1-1. L_Duffey 1-2. Sv_ Greene (26). HRs_Detroit, Mahtook (2). Minnesota, Mauer (5), Austin (3), Garver (7), Sano (11).

Angels 11, Rangers 7 LA Tex.

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Heaney, Bedrosian (6), Alvarez (7), Jerez (8), Parker (9) and R.Rivera, F.Arcia; M.Perez, Butler (7), Claudio (9) and Chirinos.

W_Bedrosian 5-2. L_Butler 2-3.

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Sv_Vazquez (27). HRs_Chicago, Zobrist (9).

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Rockies 5, Braves 3, 10 inn.

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Senzatela, McGee (6), Oberg (7), B.Shaw (8), Ottavino (9), W.Davis (10) and Wolters, Iannetta; Foltynewicz, Venters (8), Winkler (8), Minter (9), L.Jackson (9) and Suzuki. W_Ottavino 5-2. L_L. Jackson 1-1. Sv_W.Davis (34).

HRs_Colorado, LeMahieu (10).

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HRs_Miami, Dietrich (15), Riddle (6). Washington, Eaton (4), Turner (15).

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W_Stammen 6-2. L_Chafin 1-4.

Racing Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Saturday At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn.

Lap length: 0.533 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (9) Kurt Busch, Ford, 500 laps, 46 points.

2. (1) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 5048.

3. (2) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 500, 50.

4. (19) Joey Logano, Ford, 500, 45.

5. (14) Erik Jones, Toyota, 500, 39.

6. (16) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 500, 44.

7. (10) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 500, 46.

8. (22) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 500, 30.

9. (13) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 500, 32.

10. (6) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 500, 36.

11. (23) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 500, 26.

12. (24) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 500, 25.

13. (18) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 500, 24.

14. (7) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 500, 23.

15. (26) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 500, 22.

16. (11) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 499, 21.

17. (15) David Ragan, Ford, 499, 20.

18. (21) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 499, 19.

19. (28) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 499, 18.

20. (3) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 497, 17.

21. (32) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 496, 16.

22. (29) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 496, 15.

23. (5) William Byron, Chevrolet, 496, 14.

24. (12) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 495, 13.

25. (39) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 493, 12.

26. (35) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 492, 0.

27. (40) Blake Jones, Toyota, 485, 10.

28. (37) Timmy Hill, Ford, 481, 0.

29. (20) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 435, 8.

30. (17) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, accident, 431, 7.

31. (8) Aric Almirola, Ford, 428, 19.

32. (34) JJ Yeley, Toyota, accident, 423, 0.

33. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, accident, 338, 4.

34. (30) Corey Lajoie, Chevrolet, electrical, 234, 3.

35. (33) Jesse Little, Toyota, accident, 59, 0.

36. (4) Paul Menard, Ford, accident, 28, 1.

37. (31) Michael McDowell, Ford, accident, 10, 1.

38. (27) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, accident, 3, 1.

39. (25) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, accident, 1, 1.

40. (38) Gray Gaulding, Chevrolet, accident, 1, 1.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 89.543 mph.

Time of Race: 2 hours, 58 minutes, 35 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.367 seconds.

Caution Flags: 9 for 70 laps.

Lead Changes: 19 among 9 drivers.

Lap Leaders: K.Larson 1-13; K.Harvick 14-15; K.Larson 16; R.Blaney 17-62; K.Larson 63; R.Blaney 64-130; A.Almirola 131; K.Harvick 132-137; C.Elliott 138191; R.Blaney 192-199; A.Almirola 200; J.Logano 201-254; K.Larson 255; J.Logano 256-296; C.Elliott 297-354; K.Larson 355; C.Bowyer 356-441; R.Newman 442; C.Bowyer 443-476; Ku.Busch 477-500 Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): R.Blaney, 3 times for 118 laps; C.Bowyer, 2 times for 118 laps; C.Elliott, 2 times for 110 laps; J.Logano, 2 times for 93 laps; Ku.Busch, 1 time for 23

laps; K.Larson, 5 times for 12 laps; K.Harvick, 2 times for 6 laps; A.Almirola, 2 times for 0 laps; R.Newman, 1 time for 0 laps.

Football NFL Preseason AMERICAN CONFERENCE East New England Buffalo N.Y. Jets Miami South Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville Tennessee North Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh West L.A. Chargers Oakland Kansas City Denver

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Thursday’s Games New England 37, Philadelphia 20 Washington 15, N.Y. Jets 13 Green Bay 51, Pittsburgh 34 Friday’s Games N.Y. Giants 30, Detroit 17 Kansas City 28, Atlanta 14 Buffalo 19, Cleveland 17 Carolina 27, Miami 20 Arizona 20, New Orleans 15 Saturday’s Games Jacksonville 14, Minnesota 10 L.A. Rams 19, Oakland 15 Cincinnati 21, Dallas 13 Tampa Bay 30, Tennessee 14 Houston 16, San Francisco 13 Chicago 24, Denver 23 L.A. Chargers 24, Seattle 14 Monday’s Games Baltimore at Indianapolis, 4 p.m.

All Times ADT

Basketball WNBA Standings Friday’s Games Connecticut 96, Minnesota 79 Washington 69, Los Angeles 67 Dallas 107, Las Vegas 102 Seattle 85, New York 77 Phoenix 104, Atlanta 95 Saturday’s Games Chicago 115, Indiana 106, 2OT Sunday’s Games Los Angeles at Connecticut, 11 a.m.

Atlanta at Las Vegas, 2 p.m.

New York at Phoenix, 2 p.m.

Indiana at Chicago, 2 p.m.

Dallas at Seattle, 3 p.m.

Washington at Minnesota, 3 p.m.

All Times ADT

Sports Briefs Nikiski wins Homer Jamboree The Nikiski volleyball team won the Homer Jamboree on Saturday in Homer, topping Kenai Central 25-18, 25-15 in the final.

In the battle for third place, Homer defeated Seward 2518, 14-25, 15-10.

The finals were set up by round-robin play earlier in the day. In round-robin play, Kenai defeated Homer 21-17, 21-15; Nikiski topped Seward 23-21, 21-11; Kenai topped Seward 21-18, 21-15; Nikiski defeated Homer 21-14, 21-16; Kenai and Nikiski split with Nikiski winning 21-16 and Kenai winning 21-19; and Homer at Seward split with Homer winning 21-11 and Seward winning 21-19.

Kenai sweeps Kotzebue The Kenai Central volleyball team hosted Kotzebue in a pair of nonconference matches Friday.

The first match was an endowment match, with Kenai winning 25-16 and 25-21.

The second was a nonconference match, with the Kards taking a 25-20, 25-19, 20-25 and 25-19 win.

Thomason, Aldridge, Showalter get wins Staff report Peninsula Clarion

Eric Thomason, Morgan Aldridge and Landen Showalter were the winners in the 12-kilometer race Thursday in Soldotna Cycle Series Race 6 at Tsalteshi Trails.

Thomason nipped Tyle Owens for the win, crossing at 30 minutes, 39 seconds, one second ahead of Owens. Jim Hall was a little more than a minute behind in third.

The race for the women’s title also was close, with Morgan Aldridge finishing at 37:40 to top Angie Brennan by four seconds. Jen Showalter was in third place at 39:45.

Landen Showalter was the top youth rider at 39:46, while Ethan Hogue was second at 51:47 and Madison McDonald was third at 53:02.

The six-kilometer race went to Sorin Sorensen at 21:04.

Sheryl Nelson was second overall and the top woman at 22:12, while Toli Bouthwell was third overall and the top youth at 23:54.

There are two weeks of the Soldotna Cycle Series left. All races are $5 for Tsalteshi members and $10 for nonmembers.

Registration begins at 5:45 p.m., while racing is at 6:15 p.m.

Soldotna Cycle Series Race 6

12-kilometer race — 1. Eric Thomason, 30 minutes, 39 seconds; 2. Tyle Owens, 30:40; 3. Jim Hall, 31:46; 4. Mike Crawford, 31:48; 5. Brian Beeson, 32:36; 6. Tony Eskelin, 33:27; 7. Martin Renner, 34:31; 8. Tom Kobylarz, 34:32; 9. Cole Nelson, 34:48; 10. Eric Willets, 34:50; 11. Dave EdwardsSmith, 35:59; 12. Jamie Nelson, 36:17; 13.

Marc Romano, 36:18; 14. Nathan Kincaid, 36:37; 15. Jordan Chilson, 36:41; 16. Kevin Lauver, 37:15; 17. Jeff McDonald, 37:33; 18. Morgan Aldridge (1st place women), 37:40; 19. Angie Brennan (2nd place women), 37:44; 20. Rob Carson, 38:18; 21. Jen Showalter (3rd place women), 39:45; 22.

Landen Showalter (1st place youth), 39:46; 23. Zeb Kirk, 39:47; 24. Jon Iannoccone, 40:39; 25. Dustin Henkin, 41:25.

26. Scott Huff, 41:33; 27. Will Morrow, 42:04; 28. James Showalter, 42:42; 29. Mark Forbes, 43:04; 30. Patty Moran (women), 43:17; 31. Dustin Brito, 43:22; 32. John Tabor, 44:04; 33. Cassie Collins (women), 44:29; 34. Dan Balmer, 44:44; 35. Carl Kincaid, 45:07; 36. Jen Tabor (women), 45:08; 37. Peter DiCarlo, 50:38; 38. Michelle Thomason (women), 51:06; 39. Darrell Kincaid, 51:32; 40. Dana McDonald (women), 51:46; 41. Ethan Hogue (2nd place youth), 51:47; 42. Madison McDonald (3rd place youth), 53:02; 43. Kelly Sederholm, 57:08; 44. Tony Oliver, 57:37; 45. Sean Raften (youth), 59:02.

Six-kilometer race — 1. Sorin Sorensen, 21:04; 2. Sheryl Nelson (1st place woman), 22:12; 3. Toli Boutwell (1st place youth), 23:54; 4. Kristin Morrow (2nd place women), 23:57; 5. Jacob Nabholz (2nd place youth), 28:15; 6. Will Smith (3rd place youth), 29:43; 7. Robert Carson (youth), 29:54; 8. Caleb Long (youth), 30:51; 9. Toby Long, 30:52; 10. Audrey McDonald (youth), 31:31; 11. Susan Nabholz (3rd place women), 38:01.

Today in History Today is Sunday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2018. There are 134 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On August 19, 2004, Google began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, ending the day up $15.34 at $100.34.

On this date: In A.D. 14, Caesar Augustus, Rome’s first emperor, died at age 76 after a reign lasting four decades; he was succeeded by his stepson Tiberius.

In 1812, the USS Constitution defeated the British frigate HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia during the War of 1812, earning the nickname “Old Ironsides.”

In 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces landed at Benedict, Maryland, with the objective of capturing Washington D.C. In 1909, the first automobile races were run at the just-opened Indianapolis Motor Speedway; the winner of the first event was auto engineer Louis Schwitzer, who drove a Stoddard-Dayton touring car twice around the 2.5-mile track at an average speed of 57.4 mph.

In 1934, a plebiscite in Germany approved the vesting of sole executive power in Adolf Hitler.

In 1936, the first of a series of show trials orchestrated by Soviet leader Josef Stalin began in Moscow as 16 defendants faced charges of conspiring against the government (all were convicted and executed).

In 1942, during World War II, about 6,000 Canadian and British soldiers launched a disastrous raid against the Germans at Dieppe, France, suffering more than 50-percent casualties.

In 1951, the owner of the St. Louis Browns, Bill Veeck (vehk), sent in Eddie Gaedel, a 3-foot-7 player with dwarfism, to pinch-hit in a game against Detroit.

(In his only major league at-bat, Gaedel walked on four pitches and was replaced at first base by a pinch-runner.)

In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford won the Republican presidential nomination at the party’s convention in Kansas City.

In 1980, 301 people aboard a Saudi Arabian L-1011 died as the jetliner made a fiery emergency return to the Riyadh airport.

In 1987, a gun collector ran through Hungerford, England, 60 miles west of London, killing 16 people, including his mother, before turning his gun on himself.

In 2003, a suicide truck bomb struck U.N. headquarters in Baghdad, killing 22, including the top U.N. envoy, Sergio Vieira de Mello (SUR’-jee-oh veeEHR’-uh duh MEHL’-oh). A suicide bombing of a bus in Jerusalem killed 22 people.

Ten years ago: Tropical Storm Fay rolled ashore in Florida short of hurricane strength but mysteriously gained speed as it headed over land. Heavily armed insurgents in Afghanistan killed 10 French soldiers in a mountain ambush and then sent a squad of suicide bombers in a failed assault on a U.S. base near the Pakistan border. Russia and Georgia exchanged prisoners captured during their brief war. American Shawn Johnson won a gold medal on the balance beam at the Beijing games.

Five years ago: Olympian runner Oscar Pistorius was indicted in Pretoria, South Africa, on charges of murder and illegal possession of ammunition for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his home on Valentine’s Day 2013; Pistorius maintained he’d mistaken her for an intruder. (He was initially convicted of manslaughter, but that was overturned and replaced with a murder conviction by South Africa’s Supreme Court. Pistorius is serving a 13-year prison sentence.) A train ran over a group of Hindu pilgrims at a crowded station in eastern India, killing at least 37 people.

One year ago: Thousands of demonstrators chanting anti-Nazi slogans and denouncing white nationalism upstaged a small group of conservatives in Boston who had gathered for a “free speech rally.” In Dallas, police on horseback broke up a scuffle at a cemetery between people rallying against white supremacy and supporters of Confederate monuments. Hundreds marched from downtown Atlanta to the home of the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in protest of white supremacists and other hate groups. Duke University removed a statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee after it was vandalized. Comedian and activist Dick Gregory, who broke racial barriers in the 1960s and later spread messages of social justice and nutritional health, died in Washington, D.C., at the age of 84.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor L.Q. Jones is 91. Actress Debra Paget is 85.

USTA Eastern Tennis Hall of Famer Renee Richards is 84. Former MLB AllStar Bobby Richardson is 83. Actress Diana Muldaur is 80. Rock musician Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith) is 79. Singer Johnny Nash is 78. Actress Jill St. John is 78. Singer Billy J. Kramer is 75. Country singer-songwriter Eddy Raven is 74. Rock singer Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) is 73. Former President Bill Clinton is 72. Actor Gerald McRaney is 71. Tipper Gore, wife of former Vice President Al Gore, is 70. Actor Jim Carter is 70. Pop singer-musician Elliot Lurie (Looking Glass) is 70. Rock musician John Deacon (Queen) is 67. Bluegrass musician Marc Pruett (Balsam Range) is 67. Actor-director Jonathan Frakes is 66. Political consultant Mary Matalin is 65. Actor Peter Gallagher is 63. Actor Adam Arkin is 62. Singer-songwriter Gary Chapman is 61. Actor Martin Donovan is 61. Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Anthony Munoz is 60.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Ivan Neville is 59. Actor Eric Lutes is 56. Actor John Stamos is 55. Actress Kyra Sedgwick is 53. Actor Kevin Dillon is 53. Country singer Lee Ann Womack is 52. TV reporter Tabitha Soren is 51. Country singer-songwriter Mark McGuinn is 50. Actor Matthew Perry is 49. Country singer Clay Walker is 49. Rapper Fat Joe is 48. Olympic gold medal tennis player Mary Joe Fernandez is 47. Actress Tracie Thoms is 43. Actor Callum Blue is 41. Country singer Rissi (REE’-see) Palmer is 37. Actress Erika Christensen is 36. Actress Melissa Fumero is 36. Pop singer Missy Higgins is 35. Actor Peter Mooney is 35. Actress Tammin Sursok is 35. Country singer Karli Osborn is 34. Olympic silver medal snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis is 33. Actor J. Evan Bonifant is 33. Rapper Romeo is 29. Actor Ethan Cutkosky is 19.

Thought for Today: “Well done is quickly done.” -- Caesar Augustus, Roman emperor (63 B.C.-A.D. 14).

B4 | Sunday, August 19, 2018 | Peninsula Clarion

Kenai Central freshman Logan Satathite competes in her first varsity race Saturday at the Tsalteshi Invitational at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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pack with Bausch, then Cason joined them as he built up speed over the course of the race.

The three jostled for position on the soccer fields immediately before the finishing chute. Upon reaching the finishing chute, Prosser put on a burst that proved decisive.

“I saw all my training I did this summer,” he said. “I remembered all my finishing sprints I did in training. I went out to sprint and no one went out with me.”

The move almost backfired, though, as after that initial burst died out, Cason and Bausch gradually began to pull Prosser back in until running out of space. Cason was a second back, while Bausch was two.

“I misjudged my speed,” Prosser said. “I thought they were going to catch me.”

Prosser was thrilled with his time. His personal record is 15:44, run at a flatter George Fox Cross Country Classic Course in Oregon last season. Last season, Prosser won Tsalteshi at 16:13.

“The time was amazing for me,” said Prosser, who was second at the Division I state meet last season to West Valley’s Ti Donaldson, who has since graduated. “I didn’t feel good today, and to be able to do that without feeling good shows me what I can do.”

He gave credit to Bausch and later to Cason for pushing him to that time. He said he looks forward to the duo pushing him to even better times this season.

Soldotna junior Bradley Walters finished 22nd at 17:17 to lead the Kenai Peninsula. He led the Stars to an eighth-place finish, which also led the peninsula.

Walters employed a new strategy for this race.

“I wanted to start conservatively and use a different strategy as opposed to going

out fast,” he said. “I feel like it worked really well.”

Walters said that despite going out easy, his time at the onekilometer mark was 3:14, 10 seconds faster than he wanted.

That showed him how strong the temptation is to go out way too fast. Walters then picked off those who had started too fast for the rest of the race.

“I just kid of settled in and kept up with people I knew I could keep up with,” he said. “I even passed a few of them, and I’m happy about that.”

Earl’s triumph gave her a big confidence boost. She said she had a strong prep track season, but did moderate training this summer and wasn’t sure how five kilometers would feel.

“I’m still in pretty good shape from that track training,” she said.

Earl and Walsh broke away at three kilometers, then Earl opened up a gap on Walsh. She then pushed hard to keep a repeat of last season’s finish from happening.

“I cheated and looked behind me,” Earl said of the finish. “I knew she was really good from racing her in crosscountry before.”

Earl put up a personal best for five kilometers in the race.

Her previous best was 18:40 at the Division I state meet last season, where she finished second.

“That was a big goal for me this season, to beat it,” she said.

“Now I’m going to try and beat 18. Why not?”

Kenai Central senior Jaycie Calvert finished seventh in 19:38 to lead the peninsula.

She also led the Kardinals to a sixth-place finish, which not only led the peninsula, but led all Division II schools as well.

The Kardinals moved from Division I to Division II this season.

“I was just trying to run as hard as I could and stay with the pack, but it ended up spreading out pretty quick,” Calvert said.

She said she was happy to stay strong and consistent

South’s Ava Earl, the eventual winner at far right, gives the thumbs up early in the Tsalteshi Invitational girls varsity race Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails. Running with Earl are Wasilla’s Allison VanPelt, Palmer’s Katey Houser and Eagle River’s Emily Walsh.

(Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

throughout the race, including at the finish where she was able to hold off several runners.

The senior also liked the promise showed by her team, which also got a 20th-place finish from Logan Satathite in 20:40 in the first varsity race of her career.

“Our team is young and we had a lot of runners in their first varsity race,” Calvert said.

“They did well, but we have tough competition so we have to keep working hard.”

Anchorage Christian Schools sweeps Seward The host Anchorage Christian Schools cross-country team swept Seward on Friday in a dual meet.

The ACS boys won 41-18, while the Lions girls won 2827.

For the Seward boys, Max Pfeiffenberger was fourth in 18:08, Neil Lindquist was sixth in 18:37, Samuel Koster was ninth in 20:03, Clayton Peterson was 10th in 22:07, Levi Deboard was 13th in 22:46 and Cody Bryden was 14th in 24:28.

For the Seahawks girls, Gaia Casagranda was third in 24:20, Hana Cooney was fourth in 24:53, Lucy Hankins was sixth in 27:14, Kalista Rodriguez was seventh in 27:33 and Sophia Dow was eighth in 27:45 and Hayley Unrein was 11th in 28:52.

Tsalteshi Invitational

Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails GIRLS Team scores: 1. West, 75; 2. West Valley, 108; 3. Chugiak, 110; 4. South, 141; 5.

Palmer, 143; 6. Kenai, 159; 7. Grace, 160; 8. Dimond, 165; 9. Eagle River, 172; 10.

Service, 177; 11. Soldotna, 256; 12. Colony, 294; 13. Homer, 366; 14. Kodiak, 380; 15.

Bethel, 466.

1. Ava Earl, South Anchorage 18:37 2. Emily Walsh, Eagle River 18:45 3. Allison VanPelt, Wasilla 19:07 4. Adrianna Proffitt, Chugiak 19:17 5. Katey Houser, Palmer 19:25 6. Payton Smith, West Anchorage 19:33 7.

Jaycie Calvert, Kenai Central 19:38 8. Maggie Druckenmiller, West Valley 19:39 9. Kylie Judd, Dimond 19:39 10. Clare Howard, Service 19:50 11. Naomi Bailey, West Valley 19:56 12. Mazzy Jackson, Grace Christian 19:58 13. Quincy Donley; West Anchorage 19:59 14. Breanna Day, Chugiak 20:01 15.

Lily Slatonbarker, West Anchorage 20:16 16. Mary Reinbold, Dimond 20:22 17. Garvey Tobin, Service 20:29 18. Emma Jerome, West Valley 20:30 19. Sophie Wright, Palmer 20:40 20. Logan Satathite, Kenai Central 20:40 21. Sophia Dedmore, Chugiak 20:40 22. Ryann Dorris, West Anchorage 20:41 23. Claire Nelson, Eagle River 20:42 24. Ivy Eski, West Anchorage 20:45 25. Grace Annett, Grace Christian 20:46 26. Leola Atkinson, Bartlett 20:47 27. Lydia Ortiz, Palmer 20:48 28. Natalie Hood, West Anchorage 20:57 29. Lucy Young, South Anchorage 20:59 30. Erika Arthur, Soldotna 21:00 31. Abigail Robinson, South Anchorage 21:02 32. Laura Ellis, Grace Christian 21:02 33. Brooke Satathite, Kenai Central 21:05 34. Tanis Lorring, Soldotna 21:06 35. Sophia Nowers, Palmer 21:07 36. Lindsey Gerlach, Chugiak 21:09 37.

Elizabeth Novakovich, South Anchorage 21:14 38. Emma Axelsson, West Valley 21:20 39. Nowelle Spencer, Service 21:21 40. Sam Starks, West Valley 21:22 41. Delainey Zock, Dimond 21:25 42. Brooklynn Gould, Chugiak 21:26 43. Abbi Boucher, Wasilla 21:30 44. Ellie Mitchell, West Anchorage 21:32 45. Mary Goodwin, Eagle River 21:33 46. Lydia Bushey, Colony 21:35 47. Malina Fagan, Kodiak 21:36 48.

Kiah Widener, Grace Christian 21:38 49.

Laura Ripp, Eagle River 21:39 50. Leah Fallon, Kenai Central 21:39 51.

Annika Ostberg, Dimond 21:42 52. Nataya Lee, South Anchorage 21:44 53. Sophia Coverdell, Grace Christian 21:45 54. Sofija Spaic, Colony 21:50 55. Monica Bustillos, Colony 21:58 56. Cameron Blackwell, Soldotna 22:00 57. Katia Holmes, Homer 22:01 58. Tarja Latva-Kiskol, Dimond 22:05 59.

Summer Foster, Kenai Central 22:06 60.

Avi Sorich, Service 22:17 61. Leia Hoggard, Service 22:20 62. Sienna Carey, Homer 22:21 63. Skye Brabson, Eagle River 22:25 64. Lindsey Western, South Anchorage 22:31 65. Anna McLaughlin, Grace Christian 22:34 66. Zoe Copp, Palmer 22:36 67.

Julia Thomas, South Anchorage 22:37 68.

Kaley Fleming, Dimond 22:37 69. Isabelle Hlasny, Service 22:38 70. Nina Kalytiak, Palmer 22:42 71. Kaylin Anderson, Homer 22:44 72. Alexis Black, Dimond 22:46 73.

Victoria Denison, Soldotna 22:47 74. Myah Smith, Eagle River 22:51 75. Nicole Bell, Colony 22:51 76. Ellie Burns; Soldotna 22:53 77. Ana Arreola, Palmer 22:53 78. Francie Eufe-

mio, Kodiak 23:04 79. Abby Novak, Colony 23:05 80. Amelia Wagner-Jones, West Valley 23:07 81. Tessa Binder, Grace Christian 23:18 82. Lucille Longhurst, Eagle River 23:26 83. Claire Smith, Colony 23:27 84.

Maria Salzetti, Kenai Central 23:32 85.

Fiona Phelan, Bethel 23:48 86. Naomi Griffin, Kodiak 23:55 87. Kali Smedley, Chugiak 23:57 88. Ryann Cannava, Soldotna 23:59 89. Jocelyn Reese, Service 23:59 90.

Sydney Tusten, Chugiak 24:05 91. Emma Christiansen, Kodiak 24:15 92. Mariah McGuire, Homer 24:28 93. Giselle Rachels, Wasilla 24:37 94. Katie Parnell, Kodiak 24:40 95. Brynn Steiner, Wasilla 24:43 96. Maddie Christiansen, Kodiak 24:55 97.

Lindsey Beans-Polk, Bethel 24:57 98. Haley Buckbee, Soldotna 25:13 99. Hannah Villaroya, Kodiak 25:22 100. Beth Hensley, Bethel 26:11 101. Haylee Overson, Homer 26:54 102.

Summer McGuire, Homer 26:57 103. Cadence Cedars, Bethel 28:14 104. Alqaq Small, Bethel 30:30 105. Gabrielle Fredericks, Bethel 30:42 106. Julian Stanley, Bethel 33:57.

BOYS Team scores: 1. Chugiak, 58; 2. Service, 83; 3. West, 85; 4. Dimond, 122; 5. West Valley, 123; 6. Grace Christian, 166; 7. South, 171; 8. Soldotna, 234; 9. Wasilla, 242; 10. Colony, 282; 11. Palmer, 297; 12. Kodiak, 299; 13. Homer, 343; 14. Kenai Central, 397; 15.

East, 428; 16. Bethel, 452; 17. Eagle River, 467.

1. Santiago Prosser, Dimond 15:45 2. Everett Cason, West Anchorage 15:46 3. Daniel Bausch, Chugiak 15:47 4. Hyrum Nelson, Chugiak 15:58 5. Xander Maurer, Service 16:00 6. Ethan Davis, West Anchorage, 16:17 7. Gabe Martin, Grace Christian 16:31 8. Niko Latva-Kiskol, Dimond 16:39 9. Kaleb Beloy, South Anchorage 16:40 10. Michael Earnhart, Chugiak 16:41 11.

Zanden Mcmullen, South Anchorage 16:52 12. Sebbie Szweda, Service 16:56 13. Ari Endestad, West Valley 16:58 14. Miles Dennis, Chugiak 17:01 15. Luke Fritzel, Grace Christian 17:03 16. Gavin Block, Colony 17:06 17. Joel Power, Service 17:08 18. Hunter Hayes, Wasilla 17:12 19. Jack Cater, West Valley 17:14 20. Sebastian Reed, West Anchorage 17:15 21. Ben Post, West Anchorage 17:16 22. Bradley Walters, Soldotna 17:17 23. Mekbeb Denbrock, Soldotna 17:20 24. Jacob Belanger, Service 17:20 25. Mitchell Guyer, Service 17:21 26. Nolan Earnest, West Valley 17:21 27.

Max Beiergrohsle, Chugiak 17:21 28. Jason Hlasny, Service 17:22 29. Paul Winegeart, Kodiak 17:23 30. Maison Dunham, Kenai Central 17:25 31. Jack Winford, West Valley 17:26 32. Connor Marbrey, Kodiak 17:26 33. Tayson McKenzie, Dimond 17:28 34. Eric Difolco, West Valley 17:30 35. Connor Owens, Palmer 17:35 36. Isaac Dammeyer, West Anchorage 17:38 37. Dallin Gardiner, Dimond 17:40 38. Amiqaq Maclean, Palmer 17:44 39. Seth Chamberlain, South Anchorage 17:44 40. Luciano Fa-

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Soldotna junior Jersey Truesdell winds up for a pass Friday against North Pole at Soldotna’s Justin Maile Field. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

week, throwing three touchdown passes on four attempts for 96 yards.

Overall, SoHi bashed out 339 team rush yards, with sophomore Trenton O’Reagan ending the night with the most yardage at 71, most of that coming on a 65-yard scoring rumble in the third quarter.

Among starters, junior Aaron Faletoi rolled to 50 rush yards on four carries and a touchdown, junior Hudson Metcalf racked up 43 yards and a score, and junior Cam Johnson scored a touchdown with 64 yards.

The lopsided first half wrapped up with SoHi leading 60-6, which allowed a running clock in the second half and sophomore backup QB Tyler Johnson some varsity snaps under center. Johnson got in a touchdown run, but never attempted a pass. After Truesdell’s 35-yard scoring strike to Brantley III with 10:40 left in the second quarter put SoHi up 48-0, the Stars never made a pass attempt the rest of the way.

Updike’s opening drive interception set SoHi up for a seven-play scoring drive that was capped with a gutsy fourth-and-11 call that worked, as Truesdell found Brantley III streaking down the field for a 22yard touchdown.

Three Patriots plays later, Medcoff took advantage of a Lovett mistake to grab the interception. “(Lovett) was backpedaling and I saw pretty much right where he was throwing it,” Medcoff explained. “He threw it right to me.”

Medcoff returned the pick almost all the way back, but eventually had to settle for a 1-yard plunge into the end zone for a 14-0 SoHi lead.

On Soldotna’s next possession, Faletoi took the first snap 26 yards for a nifty touchdown, juking and jiving between North Pole players to slink

sulo, Homer 17:45 41. Seth Kniegge, Grace Christian 17:45 42. Dylan Kearns, Service 17:47 43. Kurtis Brumbaugh, Dimond 17:48 44. Bill Rich, Homer 17:50 45. Landon Hayes, Wasilla 17:51 46. Alex Olson, West Valley 17:51 47. Jacob Lestina, Chugiak 17:52 48. Paul Kopp, Grace Christian 17:53 49. Cameron Sheldon, Dimond 17:54 50.

Skyler Parks, West Anchorage 17:55.

51. Lance Chilton, Soldotna 17:58 52.

Beck Haywood, East Anchorage 17:58 53.

McKinley Larson, Wasilla 18:06 54. Spencer Putnam, South Anchorage 18:07 55.

Warren Metzger, Grace Christian 18:08 56. Preston Wethington, Grace Christian 18:10 57. Dastzeni Tibbits, Dimond 18:12 58. Simon Keffalos, South Anchorage 18:13 59. Thomas Bueler, West Valley 18:14 60.

Kolten Greathouse, Wasilla 18:19 61. Jake Waterhouse, Colony 18:22 62. Nathaniel Good, Colony 18:22 63. Levi Miller, Palmer 18:24 64. Sawyer Barta, West Anchorage 18:24 65. Anchor Musgrave, Soldotna 18:27 66. Samuel Logsdon, Wasilla 18:29 67. Luke Howe, East Anchorage 18:29 68.

Calum Colver, Colony 18:30 69. Alex Carl, Eagle River 18:31 70. Youji Seto, Kodiak 18:34 71. Colt Hubert, Kodiak 18:34 72.

Clayton Beachy, Homer 18:35 73. Logan Shane, Soldotna 18:37 74. Corbin Mattingly, Homer 18:38 75. Norse Iverson, Colony 18:41.

76. Lane Meier, Colony 18:43 77. Alexander Logsdon, Wasilla 18:47 78. Vincent Coverdell, Grace Christian 18:47 79. Ethan Copp, Palmer 18:48 80. Nathanael Johnson, Soldotna 18:49 81. Tucker Mueller, Kenai Central 18:49 82. Mike Reem, Palmer 18:51 83. Landon Smith, Bethel 18:53 84.

Simeon Ramirez; Colony 18:53 85. Thomas Phelan, Bethel 18:54 86. Aiden Schubert, South Anchorage 19:01 87. Josh Villanueva, Palmer 19:03 88. Joseph Walling, Palmer 19:05 89. Joe Hamilton, Kenai Central 19:12 90. Ahmed Salih, East Anchorage 19:12 91. Jordan Delacruz, Eagle River 19:15 92. Lawrence Poe, Bethel 19:18 93.

Jamin Crow, Bethel 19:19 94. Hudson Horwath, Wasilla 19:20 95. Jack Harris, Soldotna 19:21 96. Luke Cross, Kenai Central 19:22 97. Jarrod Bolton; Kodiak 19:26 98.

Jacob Heavener, Eagle River 19:33 99.

Gary Poe, Bethel 19:39 100. Jackson Roberts, Kodiak 19:42 101. Wyatt White, Kenai Central 19:49 102.

Cole Kretsinger, Eagle River 19:55; 103.

Joshua Putikka, Bethel 19:55 104. Jack Debrecht-mow, South Anchorage 19:57 105. Dylan West, Eagle River 19:57 106.

Curtis Bay, Eagle River 20:01 107. Peter Crow, Bethel 20:06 108. Evan Stockton, Kenai Central 20:31 109. Julian Costello, Kodiak, 20:47; 110. Tommy King, East Anchorage 20:55 1011. Josh Foster, Kenai Central 20:56 112. Avery White, Eagle River 20:58 113. Will Sanchez, East Anchorage 21:19 114. Andrew Hamm, East Anchorage 21:21 115. Devin Wise, Homer 22:25; 116.

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his way into the end zone for a 21-0 lead.

North Pole’s offense didn’t cross the midfield line until early in the second quarter, but by then, SoHi had taken a daunting 48-point lead. Three of the Patriots’ first five possessions ended in turnovers.

Eventually, North Pole began to find yards.

Bradley Antesberger ended the day with 160 yards and two touchdown runs for the Patriots, as the former wrestling state champion used brute strength to punch his way through the defense.

Friday STARS 66, PATRIOTS 19 North Pole 0 6 6 7 —19 Soldotna 42 18 6 0 —66 1st Quarter Sol — Brantley III 22 pass from Truesdell (Faletoi run), 7:57 Sol — Medcoff 1 run (kick failed), 5:42 Sol — Faletoi 26 run (Johnson kick), 3:42 Sol — Medcoff 16 run (Johnson kick), 2:25 Sol — Metcalf 23 run (Johnson kick), 2:09 Sol — Updike 39 pass from Truesdell (Johnson kick), :16 2nd Quarter Sol — Brantley III 35 pass from Truesdell (kick failed), 10:40 Sol — C. Johnson 19 run (took knee), 7:56 NP — Lovett 22 pass from Garcia (kick failed), 7:27 Sol — T. Johnson 3 run (took knee), 2:44 3rd Quarter Sol — O’Reagan 65 run (took knee), 6:08 NP — Antesberger 20 run (kick failed), 4:40 4th Quarter NP — Antesberger 37 run (Buma kick), 9:51 Sol NP First Downs 7 8 Rushing yds 43-339 31-192 Pass yds 96 93 Comp-Att-Int 3-4-0 6-23-5 Return yds 2-48 12-132 Punts 0-0 2-38.0 Fumbles 0-0 3-1 Penalties 1-5 6-46 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing — Soldotna: O’Reagan 7-71, C. Johnson 3-64, Faletoi 4-50, Metcalf 2-43, Jaime 3-29, Updike 2-25, Medcoff 4-22, Sorhus 4-12, T. Johnson 9-12, Escott 5-11. North Pole: Antesberger 22-160, Berrellez 3-31, Edwin 1-4, Arnold 1-2, Lovett 4-(-5).

Passing — Soldotna: Truesdell 3-4-3—96. North Pole: Lovett 6-221—93, Antesberger 0-1-0—0.

Receiving — Soldotna: Brantley 2-57, Updike 1-39. North Pole: Edwin 2-52, Garcia 2-33, Bostwick 2-8.

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It’s your choice Tuesday is Alaska’s primary election. I’m not sure too many of you care, considering the dismal turnout for past primaries but it is an important step in the election process.

We will be selecting the candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. In the three districts that represent the peninsula, state House representatives are also on the block (except for District 30, where only the incumbent is on the ballot). Our senator’s seat is also being contested. No ballot measures appear this time, but we are also retiring or returning Don Young to his seat in Washington this year. (Anybody care to place a bet how that turns out?) Four Republicans, including Don Young, four Democrats, one undeclared and one non-partisan are running for that position. At least no one can say they don’t have a choice.

Alaska’s primary is a “closed” primary. Normally, we have three ballots to choose from.

This year because there are no ballot measures until the general election, we have only two ballots: The Republican ballot, which contains only the Republican candidates and only those registered Republicans, Non-Partisans or Undeclared can vote it. The other ballot is the Democrat-Independent-Libertarian ballot, which has all non-Republican candidates on it, and any registered voter can vote that ballot. Needless to say, the discrimination creates some confusion at the polls on election day.

The reason behind the closed primary is the restricting party believes that only its own voters should have the chance to select its candidates for the general election. While the logic is clear, many voters don’t agree with that philosophy. The process is further confused by not being able to pick up a ballot and vote for whomever you choose regardless of their party. If you want to cast a vote for or against Don Young (R) and gubernatorial candidate Mark Begich (D) both in the primary it won’t happen. If you get to choose your ballot, you have to decide who needs you most and select either the Republican Ballot for Don Young or the “Other” ballot for Mark Begich. Otherwise, you’re stuck with Mark Begich.

As of a July count, Alaska has nearly 550,000 registered voters, over half of whom are undeclared or non-partisan. Republicans outnumber Democrats almost two to one but in recent years the Democrats have added more new voters than the Republicans. Alaska also recognizes the Libertarians, the Alaska Independence Party and the Green Party on the ballot. Altogether, 15 different political entities are represented in Alaska.

The peninsula’s three districts have voters registered to UCE’s Clown Party and the Three Visions Party as well as the Moderate Party and the Patriot’s Party. We are a well-diversified voting population in case you haven’t listened to Sound-Off lately with only the Owl Party and the Progressive Party having no voters on the peninsula.

These days it is good to be Non-partisan.

Both major parties are off the deep end most of the time, at least on national issues. “Be careful what you wish for” should be the mantra for all political beings, but everyone is too busy being offended, or trying to second guess the opposition, or just being hateful. Both parties seem to forget what goes around comes around. No one acknowledges that what offends you may be someone else’s rallying cry. We may not like what Alex Jones has to say, but Whoopi Goldberg and The View is equally as offensive to another audience. (Some of us think they are both obnoxious, and to avoid being offended we change the channel/station. Funny how that works!) Trying to ban one from the public airwaves can only lead to losing access to the other. Or should, if the system works. And if the system doesn‘t work, we need to all become non-partisan and fix it. Karma always wins!

The borough election will be Oct. 2. We’ll elect assemblymen, school board members, city officials and various service area board people.

This, too, is an election a lot of people ignore then complain about what is or isn’t happening.

If you don’t vote, you lose your right to complain.

And Nov. 6 will be the general election where we finalize what we did in this primary and also vote on Ballot Measure 1. It is our chance to make a difference in the state and federal government. If you don’t vote how are you going to rationalize grousing about the way things are going? It’s a privilege many countries don’t have. Exercise it wisely.

If you are interested in checking the statistics presented in this column, go to www.elections. alaska.gov . Click around a little and you’ll find a lot of interesting things to wow the next lunch crowd with.

On Tuesday, the polls are open at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. I and dozens of other volunteers will be at our appointed sites ready to greet the voters and explain the rules, read the ballot to you if wanted, or maybe even chat for a minute. We’ll be present all day. Hope to see you there.

Virginia Walters lives in Kenai.

Community Learning for Life Soldotna United Methodist 50th anniversary celebration Join the Soldotna United Methodist Church Sunday, Aug. 19 to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The event will be held at 158 S. Binkley. A special worship begins at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck picnic lunch from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is invited. The dinner Saturday night is full and not accepting reservations any longer.

School immunizations available Before school starts is a great time to talk to your healthcare provider or your local public health center to make sure your child’s vaccinations are current. For more information call Kenai Public Health Center at 335-3400.

CIRCAC to hold meeting The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council’s Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) teleconference meeting will be hosted in Kenai on Friday, August 24th at 8am to 9.30am at the Cook Inlet RCAC Office, 8195 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611. The public is welcome to attend. For directions or more information call 907-283-7222 or 800-6527222.

Cook Inlet RCAC is a non-profit corporation mandated by Congress in 1990 to provide citizen oversight of the production and transportation of crude oil in Cook Inlet. Keeping citizens of Cook Inlet informed of our meetings is an important mandate, and we appreciate your willingness to help us promote our public meetings for our Board.

LeeShore Center board to meet The LeeShore Center will be holding its monthly board meeting at The LeeShore Center on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. For further information call 283-9479.

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The Recycling Bin ReGroup Meeting ReGroup, the local recycling education group, begins meeting again August 20 at 6:30 at the Hope Community Center on Princeton Ave off K-Beach Road. Programs will be evaluated and goals for the upcoming year will be established. The new KACRU (Kenai Aluminum Can RoundUp) coordinator will update members on this fundraiser for the local schools. Aluminum is the most valuable resource that helps maintain the borough’s recycling program. The money earned by the schools provides for a variety of events for our community’s young people. All interested community people are invited. If you have questions call 252-2773.

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.

The Kenai Peninsula Food to host gala The Soup Supper Gala will be held at the Soldotna Sports and Recreation Center on Sept. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. Buy-It-Now from 5:30-6:30 HAVE-Alaska dinner/fundraiser/live music p.m. Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win two Alaska Airlines tickets.

HAVE-Alaska, an Alaska-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting the There will be games, music, locally made soups, craft beers, wine, live and physical and psychological rehabilitation of American Veterans injured in silent auction items and so much more! service to our country through outdoor activities and travel, will host a dinner/fundraiser event at the Kenai Elks Lodge on Aug. 25 from 5–9 p.m. All Nikiski Recreation Center activities proceeds will go to our 2019 Veteran events. All money is used in Alaska for —The Nikiski Pool will be closed for annual maintenance from Septem- Alaska events. Tickets are $30. ber 3–24. The pool will reopen Sept. 26 for our normal winter hours. For more information, please check our Facebook page or our website.

Harvest Moon Farm Tour —Fall swim lessons: Swim lesson registration will begin Monday, SepWondering what it takes to produce and sell food on the Kenai Peninsutember 24 at noon. Classes are offered for: Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediates, Semi-Privates, Tiny Tots and Log Rolling. For more infor- la? On Saturday, Sept. 8, tour three local farms that have met the challenge in unique ways. Taste a variety of Alaska Grown wines to complete the tour. mation, call 776-8800 — Youth flag football: 4th-8th grade boys and girls flag football season This tour, sponsored by Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District and Kebegins August 20 and will run through September. Games are held Monday nai Local Food Connection, is the special kick-off event for Harvest Moon and Thursday nights at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center Fields. Local Food Week. Tickets: $50, include a wine tasting at Alaska Berries.

See the full schedule of Harvest Moon events at www.KenaiLocalFood.org.

For more information, please call 776-8800.

— Artsy toddler time: Nikiski Community Recreation Center will be hosting and Artsy Toddler Story time on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. for 2-5 Kenai Community Library events year olds. Kids will get to do an art project based on a story read during the -Do you like LEGOs? Why not join us to build LEGO creations based event. For more information, please contact 776-8800.

— Toddler time: The Nikiski Community Recreation Center will be on new themes each week and inspired by children’s books! Lego Makers, hosting Toddler Time on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11am- Mondays from 4–5 p.m. Designed for children ages 6-12; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

12:30pm. For more information, please contact 776-8800.

-Wee Read Story Time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children — Women’s league basketball: Games will be held on Tuesday &/or Friday nights with games beginning in September. For more information, ages 0-3. Every Tuesday enjoy a program full of stories, songs, finger play and more! No registration required. call 776-8800.

-Chess Club, Mondays at 4 p.m. Get ready to ROOK the HOUSE ev—Open gym nights: Teen Center, Monday– Friday, 2:30–8 p.m. Full ery Monday! Do you like playing Chess, or would you like to learn how?

Swing Golf, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Kenai Community Library is proud to offer a casual program for chess players of all ages and levels. Chess boards will be provided.

Caregiver support group -Preschool Story Time, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children The Caregiver Support group will meet Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 1 ages 3-5. Every Wednesday enjoy a program full of stories, songs, movep.m. at the Kenai Senior Center. The topic will be “Part 1 Training DVD ment and more! No registration required.

—American Girl Club: Monday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. from The Pines of Sarasota Education and Training Institute.” Learn with Join us at the Kenai Community Library for our monthly American Girl dementia expert Teepa Snow about “Designing a Supportive Dementia Care Environment.” Please call Judy or Sharon at 262-1280 for more infor- Club! We will be making a back to school clip board for your doll! Bring your doll (doesn’t have to be an American Girl) or use one of ours! The mation, or just join. dollhouse will be out for everyone to play with. Meets at the same time and place as LEGO Club.

KPC College Council seeks member —Fireweed Jelly Workshop: Thursday, Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Kenai Peninsula College is seeking an interested community member to Come learn how to make delicious jelly out of the beautiful fireweed that fill a Seward-area at-large seat on its College Council. The borough-wide blooms on the peninsula! Class size is limited to 12 people, and children council serves as an advisory board to the college director and advocates for must have an adult helper. Free but must pre-register at the front desk. For the interests of the college to the community and legislature; members serve more information call Ryanna at 283-8208. ——Crackle Glass Earrings: 3-year terms. Seward-area residents interested in serving should submit a Friday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. letter of interest and resume by Aug. 28 to: College Director, Kenai Peninsula College, 156 College Rd., Soldotna AK 99669.

Soldotna Public Library activities Interested individuals with questions can call 262-0318.

For more information, contact the library at Soldotna Public Library at 262-4227.

Soldotna Senior Center fundraiser — YA Café, every Wednesday at 4 p.m., for middle school and high Soldotna Senior Center’s Fall Round-Up will be held on Saturday, Sept. school students. Snacks provided.

8, starting at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a hearty prime rib dinner with all — Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, for children ages 18 months the trimmings, featuring the famous boot stomping, hand clapping, get-up- to 3 years. and-dance music of the Spur Highway Spankers. There will be door prizes, — Bouncing babies story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for children up a grand door prize, and awesome items in our silent and outcry auctions. to 18 months.

Tickets are $28 for adults and $14 for children under 12.

— Preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, for children 3 to 5 This event is open to the public. For tickets, reservations, or information, years old. please contact the Senior Center at 907-262-2322.

— LEGO Brick Club, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Tell your story and build a world with LEGO. Adult supervision needed for children under 10.

Book Club Homeschool fall fundraiser — Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. — This month we will be discussing “The The the Kenai Peninsula Homeschool Activities Committee will host a Chilbury Ladies’ Choir” by Jennifer Ryan. For more information about the fall Craft Fair Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kenai Peninsula Center book club and a full reading list, contact Reilly at rselmser@soldotna.org.

Mall. The fair will include vendors and crafters. Admission is free. Vendors Alaskan Authors on Tour interested in participating contact 513-9469.

—Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. — Join local authors Mike Chihuly, George Harbeson, McKibben Jackinsky, Mary Perry, and Bill Richardson for an evening at the library. Meet the authors, discuss their books and chat Pickleball tournament about the writing process! The authors will also be selling and signing copThe Second Annual Kenai River Pickleball Tournament will be held on ies of their books.

Aug. 25 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. This is a round robin Documentary Screening: NOVA’s Decoding the Weather Machine tournament with a single elimination finals bracket. There will be three skill Thursday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. — Disastrous hurricanes. Widespread divisions that include Advanced (4.0-5.0), Intermediate (3.5), and Novice droughts and wildfires. Pervasive heat. Extreme rainfall. It’s hard not to (2.0-3.0). This is an non-sanctioned tournament but USAPA rules will be conclude that something’s up with the weather. And the vast majority of used. Women’s doubles tournament will be from 8:00 am to noon and the scientists agree that this trend toward unusual and extreme weather is not Men’s Doubles Tournament will be 1– 5 p.m. For more information or to just a coincidence. It’s the result of the weather machine itself—our cliregister visit www.soldotna.org or call 907-714-1211. mate—changing, becoming hotter, more erratic. Climate change is arguably the defining challenge of our time, yet widespread misunderstanding and misinformation have hampered the public’s ability to understand the Fundraiser Dinner science and address the issue. In this two-hour documentary, NOVA will cut The second annual fundraiser for the “Saturday Lunch” program for through the confusion and help define the way forward. Why do scientists Ninilchik students (pre-k through 6th grade), will be held on Sept. 22 from overwhelmingly agree that our climate is changing and that human activ5–7 p.m. at the community center on Kingsley Road in Ninilchik. There ity is the cause? How will climate change affect us through the weather will be two delicious dinner options (one is vegan). A $10 donation is sug- we experience, and when? And what will it take to bend the trajectory of gested. All proceeds go to support a weekend food program for elementary planetary warming toward more benign outcomes? Join scientists around students. the globe on a quest to better understand the workings of the weather and There will be a silent auction and dessert auction. Feel free to bring items climate machine we call Earth, and discover how they are finding that we for either one. Call 240-5212 for additional information. can be resilient—even thrive—in the face of enormous change. For more information about the film, visit bit.ly/weathermachine.

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PET PAL Dear Readers: Susan L., via email, sent a picture of her gorgeous short-haired, orange, multitoed (polydactyl) cat, Rastis, hamming it up for the camera! To see Rastis and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.”

Do you have a funny and furry friend?

Email a picture and description to: Heloise(at) Heloise.com.

-- Heloise BIRDBATH CLEANING Dear Heloise: For cleaning your birdbath,

buy a dollar toilet bowl brush. Then you don’t have to get your hands dirty, and the bowl stays clean. I read your column in the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News.

-- Chris, via email TRENDS IN PET NAMES

Dear Heloise: I love the dollar store, and have these hints: 1. Purchase brightly colored hair bands to wrap up phone, electronic and appliance cords. Neat and easy to see.

2. For bring-a-dish events, purchase a plastic shoebox. It is sturdy, has a lid, and you don’t have to worry about getting your container back.

-- Kimberly C., Schererville, Ind. Lots of bargains to be had!

-- Heloise

Dear Heloise: I’ve noticed over the years a few trends in pet names. Years ago, the trend was to name your pet after its physical characteristics. Then the vibe was to name your pal a traditional “people” name. I know both A STICKY SITUATION a Brian and a Susan of the four-legged variety!

What’s the new trend up and coming? Dear Heloise: Most recipes call for cream- A Reader in Pittsburgh ing butter, then adding sugar and creaming Readers, any ideas? together. The butter adheres to the bowl. I sug- Heloise gest you put the sugar into the bowl first, then add butter and cream together. No problem of A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME having to have to scrape the bowl.

-- B. Doherty, Spring Lake, N.J. Hi, Heloise: I loved reading your mother’s column, as I do yours. When my kids were CUTTING WATERMELON growing up, I called leftover night “Choice Night” so it seemed like a treat, not a rerun.

Dear Heloise: I put a cutting board inside -- Pat S., via email a cookie sheet to cut a watermelon. No mess.

Love it!

-- Mary H. in Houston -- Heloise

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My question is, is it a good sign that he is seeking help now before he has done anything? He hasn’t harmed himself in any way, doesn’t use drugs, doesn’t drink or engage in risky behavior. I want to believe that since he is asking early, all will be OK. -- VERY CONCERNED MOM IN ARIZONA DEAR MOM: It’s appropriate to believe that. Kudos to your son. The people you have to worry about are the ones who hide their sadness and pretend everything is OK when it really isn’t.

I assume that you made an appointment for your son with a licensed mental health professional. When your son goes, encourage him to be as open with his therapist about his feelings as he can, so he can get the help he is asking for.

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

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Toxic family casts doubt on couple’s future plans DEAR ABBY: I am in my late 20s and dating a man in his mid-30s whom I am crazy about. We have been dating for a year and are starting to discuss marriage and children. He’s kind, hard-working, gives back to the community, and does everything he can to make me happy.

My problem is his family. His mother curses and yells at him every few months, usually around the holidays when he tells her he’s splitting his time between his family and mine. She breaks him down any way she can, such as finding fault with me or bringing up mistakes he made 10 or 15 years ago.

His sister tells him often that she doesn’t like me because of things she claims I said or did. She has also attacked me on social media. The rest of the family gets involved in the drama and even blackmailed him (insinuating they would get him fired) when he tried to ignore them. A week or so after these outbursts occur, his family pretends nothing happened.

He admits his family has “issues,” but he still wants a relationship with them. I try to limit my time with them, but I’m worried about our future. He would make an amazing husband, but I am unsure how -- or if -- I can get past his toxic family. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

-- HAPPILY EVER AFTER? DEAR HAPPILY: I can see why you would question a future with a man from a family that guilts, manipulates and lies to the degree that his does. Whether you can overcome the baggage he will carry after you leave the altar is debatable. It might help if the two of you discuss this not only with each other, but also with a clergyperson who can give you unbiased premarital counseling. If you do get married, consider moving farther away from his family to secure your independence.

He may also have to find another job if he’s under their thumb financially.

DEAR ABBY: My teenage son came to us because he feels lonely and like no one cares. He says he knows his family is there for him and loves him, but he’s look-

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25 Part of the SkyTeam Alliance 26 With severity 27 The only way to get respect, so they say 29 Kind of torch 30 Commies 31 Ministering?

35 Giant in direct sales 37 Pro or con 38 Vientiane native 39 Stag’s mate 40 Laundry unit 41 “Inside the N.B.A.” analyst beginning in 2011 43 Wunderkinds, say 47 “Damn, I can’t seem to get a ball into fair territory!”?

53 Fabrication 54 Chicago airport code 55 Wide divide 56 Lose an all-in hand, say 57 Vitriol 58 Aziz of “Master of None” 60 Most susceptible to sunburn 61 Biblioklept’s targets 62 Like a trip overland from Venezuela to Bolivia?

67 Musical closings 70 Easy buckets 71 Tiny, multitentacled creatures 75 Operating system since the early ’70s 76 Mother ____ 77 “Robinson Crusoe” author 80 Fútbol stadium cry 81 Ingredient in a Cuba libre 82 Expensive line of nonsense someone throws you?

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Dear Heloise: Just a reminder: With TICK SEASON in full swing, check your pet thoroughly. I’ve found a tick on my dog’s lip, and once on an eyelid. -- Lucille in Barrington, N.H. Great reminder, Lucille. Tick season runs through September. The deer tick is the biggest problem when it comes to ticks -- they can transmit Lyme disease.

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Jaqueline Bigar’s Stars HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018: This year you will become concerned with communication. You want others to clearly receive your thoughts. Your skills could be improved by taking a workshop. You understand the importance of attitude, too. If you are single, you could be swept off your feet by someone you meet this year. Make sure you are ready to commit to your desired level. If you are attached, the two of you could fall madly back in love with each other. Others who do not know you might think you are new lovers. SAGITTARIUS always has a remedy to help you loosen up.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHH Reach out to a loved one at a distance. In general, it might be hard to connect with others. Leave a message, if need be. Someone cares about you; note this person’s behavior. Clear up a misunderstanding quickly. Tonight: You need to make an effort toward a loved one.

This Week: You might be concerned with work or a group issue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Focus on your immediate family. Many are making changes around their homes. A key person wants to be part of the process. This individual might not have your taste, but he or she certainly expresses a sense of adventure, especially with colors. Tonight: Make it cozy.

This Week: You opt for a last-minute trip.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH You need to respond to others, as your popularity soars. A neighbor or a close relative will reach out to you. You provoke others to daydream about what they want.

Mercury, your ruling planet, moves into a more favorable position. Tonight: Celebrate the night with friends.

This Week: The next few days could be intense.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HH You love bringing your family and/or friends together. Sometimes, you might be busy helping someone make his or her life work. Whatever you do, be gracious and willing to pitch in. Others understand that you give of yourself to demonstrate your caring. Tonight: Take a walk.

This Week: Others demand to be first, so let them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You could not be in better shape to enjoy your life and loved ones. Romance for those who are available soars to new heights. Attached Leos express their caring for their partners. Children feel your affection. Tonight: Do not allow a little tension to interfere with the moment.

This Week: Dive into your work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HH You might be difficult to find. You could be thinking

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Examine what you want from a relationship without making any declarations yet. Tonight: Dinner for two.

This Week: Your imagination fuels your creativity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You can be lively, especially when dealing with a friend or loved one. The opportunity could arrive to introduce this person to new people whom you also enjoy. You see the bright side of relating right now, as you rarely do.

Tonight: Any excuse to keep the party going on and on!

This Week: Someone decides to rain on your parade.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You will be in the limelight, regardless of whether you want to be. Others seek you out for feedback or a friendly chat. Use care when indulging in the moment, as you easily could go overboard. You love the good life! Tonight: Others want to join you for some good times.

This Week: Watch the revolving door, as people seek you out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You are all smiles, and others notice how upbeat and magnetic you are. Understand that several people are likely to engage you in conversation in order to catch up.

You carry your feelings in your expression, at least for now.

Tonight: Consider trying a new type of cuisine.

This Week: You are determined not to let anyone or anything trip you up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH A loved one feels tightly knit to you. You might not be totally at ease with this person’s self-expression when demonstrating this caring. If you feel uncomfortable, you might consider opening up a conversation. Make it OK to distance yourself. Tonight: Off on a fun adventure.

This Week: Expect to dominate most of the week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You leap into the forefront when out with friends and/or a loved one. If you are available, you might find that there is more to a friendship than you originally had thought. What you do with this information is up to you.

Tonight: Partake in some good times with a special friend.

This Week: Make it OK to extend your summer fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You could be more in tune with a quiet Sunday. Join a loved one for a picnic at a favorite spot. Do not forget to take that catnap, too. Some extra R and R will do wonders for your temperament and energy levels. Tonight: Consider how to get a head start on tomorrow.

This Week: Zero in on what you want.

BORN TODAY ormer U.S. President Bill Clinton (1946), fashion designer Coco Chanel (1883), actor Matthew Perry (1969)

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(7:15) “17 Again” (2009, Hard Knocks: Training “Victoria & Abdul” (2017, Historical Drama) Judi Dench, Ali Real Time With Bill Maher VICE ‘14’ “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017, Mystery) Kenneth Kingsman: Comedy) Zac Efron, Leslie Camp With the Cleveland Fazal, Michael Gambon. Queen Victoria forges a friendship ‘MA’ Branagh, Johnny Depp. Detective Hercule Poirot investigates The Golden Mann. ‘PG-13’ Browns ‘MA’ with clerk Abdul Karim. ‘PG-13’ a murder on a train. ‘PG-13’ Circle (7:10) “Practical Magic” (8:55) Real Time With Bill Last Week (:25) Ballers (10:55) Inse- (:35) Random (:05) “Wonder Woman” (2017, Action) Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Sharp Objects “Vanish” (:32) Sharp (1998) Sandra Bullock.

Maher ‘MA’ Tonight-John “Rough Ride” cure ‘MA’ Acts of Fly- Nielsen. Wonder Woman discovers her full powers and true destiny. ‘PG-13’ Gruesome events in reporter’s Objects “Dirt” ‘PG-13’ ‘MA’ ness hometown. ‘MA’ ‘MA’ (7:10) “Sur- (:45) “Wilson” (2017, Comedy) Woody Harrelson, Laura (:20) “Unforgettable” (2017) Rosario (:05) “Swimming With Sharks” (1994) Kevin (:40) Outcast Kyle gets closer “Collateral” (2004, Suspense) Tom Cruise, viving Christ- Dern, Judy Greer. A misanthrope tries to connect with his Dawson. A jealous woman terrorizes her ex- Spacey. A fed-up assistant gets revenge on to locating Sidney. ‘MA’ Jamie Foxx. A contract killer uses a cabdriver mas” teenage daughter. ‘R’ husband’s fiancee. ‘R’ his abusive boss. ‘R’ for his jobs. ‘R’ (7:45) “Enemy of the State” (1998, Suspense) Will Smith, The Affair “401” Noah The Affair “402” Everyone The Affair “403” Noah loses The Affair “404” Alison and The Affair “405” Cole tries to The Affair “406” Alison makes Gene Hackman, Jon Voight. Rogue agents hunt a lawyer who struggles to adjust to life in hope for a new start. ‘MA’ control of his students. ‘MA’ Ben dig into her past. ‘MA’ exorcise his ghosts. ‘MA’ a surprising discovery. ‘MA’ has an incriminating tape. ‘R’ L.A. ‘MA’ (:15) “A Dog’s Purpose” (2017, Comedy-Drama) Voice of “Superhero Movie” (2008, Comedy) Drake “Children of Men” (2006, Science Fiction) Clive Owen, (:20) “Urban Legend” (1998, Horror) Jared “Wolves” (2016, Drama) Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid. A reincarnated dog keeps reuniting Bell. A dragonfly bite turns a teen loser into a Julianne Moore, Michael Caine. Infertility threatens mankind Leto, Alicia Witt. A lunatic embarks upon a Michael Shannon, Carla with its original owner. ‘PG’ hero. ‘PG-13’ with extinction. ‘R’ campus murder spree. ‘R’ Gugino. ‘R’

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Chrisley Miz & Mrs ‘14’ Suits Harvey confronts his Law & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicKnows Best personal issues. ‘14’ tims Unit “Trade” ‘14’ tims Unit “Swing” ‘14’ tims Unit “Sugar” ‘14’ tims Unit “Pop” ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ MLB Baseball Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, Brooklyn Brooklyn “Wild Hogs” (2007, Comedy) Tim Allen, John Travolta, Mar- “Money Talks” (1997, ComN.Y. (N) (Live) Nine-Nine ‘14’ Nine-Nine ‘14’ tin Lawrence. Four friends take a motorcycle road trip. edy) Chris Tucker, Charlie Sheen.

Law & Order “Agony” ‘14’ “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012, Fantasy) Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013, Fantasy) Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage.

Bilbo Baggins joins the quest to reclaim a lost kingdom.

Bilbo and company encounter the fearsome dragon Smaug.

2018 Little League World 2018 Little League World Series Double Elimination, Game SportsCenter (N) (Live) Toms River LL Challenge Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown (N) (Live) MLB Baseball: Mets vs Series 15: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) LL Phillies Baseball Junior League, Final: Teams TBA. From Heritage ATP Tennis Western & Southern Open, Women’s Final. From ATP Tennis Western & Southern Open, Men’s Final. From SportsCenter (N) (Live) WNBA Basketball: Mystics Park in Taylor, Mich. (N) (Live) Cincinnati. (N) (Live) Cincinnati. (N) (Live) at Lynx Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program West Coast EVP-Volley- Mariners All Mariners Pre- MLB Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners. From Safeco Field in Seattle. (N) Mariners Mariners All ‘G’ ‘G’ ‘G’ ‘G’ Sport ball Access (N) game (N) (Live) Postgame Access Engine Power Xtreme Off Truck Tech Detroit Mus- Bar Rescue (:36) Bar Rescue A family’s feuding; outra(11:48) Bar Rescue “Weber’s Bar Rescue A wine bar is Bar Rescue Las Vegas’ first Bar Rescue “Schmuck Dy‘PG’ Road ‘PG’ ‘PG’ cle ‘PG’ ‘PG’ geous antics. ‘PG’ of Lies” ‘PG’ withering on the vine. ‘PG’ gay nightclub. ‘PG’ nasty” ‘PG’ (:11) M*A*S*H (:41) M*A*S*H (:11) M*A*S*H (:41) “Hancock” (2008, Action) Will Smith. A scruffy super- (:41) “Deep Impact” (1998, Drama) Robert Duvall, Tea Leoni, Elijah Wood. A large comet is (:16) “Men in Black” (1997, Action) Tommy hero carelessly wreaks havoc in Los Angeles. on a collision course with Earth.

Lee Jones, Will Smith.

World of World of We Bare We Bare World of World of Summer Summer The PowerUnikitty ‘Y7’ World of World of Craig of the Craig of the We Bare We Bare Gumball Gumball Bears ‘Y7’ Bears ‘Y7’ Gumball Gumball Camp Island Camp Island puff Girls Gumball Gumball Creek ‘Y7’ Creek ‘Y7’ Bears ‘Y7’ Bears ‘Y7’ North Woods Law “Out of North Woods Law “Cold North Woods Law “No Room North Woods Law “Breaking North Woods Law “Weed North Woods Law “Too North Woods Law “Caught in North Woods Law “Bait and Control” ‘PG’ Case” ‘PG’ for Error” ‘PG’ and Entering” ‘PG’ Whackers” ‘PG’ Close for Comfort” ‘PG’ a Lie” ‘PG’ Switch” ‘PG’ Big Hero 6: DuckTales ‘G’ Big City Big City Bizaardvark Bizaardvark Stuck in the Stuck in the Raven’s Raven’s Raven’s Raven’s Jessie ‘G’ Jessie ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ The Series Greens ‘Y7’ Greens ‘Y7’ ‘G’ ‘G’ Middle ‘G’ Middle ‘G’ Home ‘G’ Home ‘G’ Home ‘G’ Home ‘G’ SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob The Loud The Loud 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’ House ‘Y7’ House ‘Y7’ “The LEGO Movie” (2014, Children’s) Voices of Chris Pratt, (:05) “Cars” (2006, Children’s) Voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman. Ani- (:45) “Cars 2” (2011, Children’s) Voices of Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy. Animated. (:20) “Big Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman. mated. A race car gets stranded in a town along Route 66.

Lightning McQueen and Mater go overseas for the World Grand Prix.

Hero 6” Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Unexpected “Unsafe and Unexpected “My Mom 90 Day Fiancé: Before the the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress Unplanned” ‘14’ Doesn’t Like You” ‘14’ 90 Days ‘PG’ Alaskan Bush People Alaskan Bush People “Dead Alaskan Bush People Noah Alaskan Bush People “All Alaskan Bush People “Field Alaskan Bush People “Wind Alaskan Bush People (N) Alaskan Bush People (N) “Browntown Boom” ‘PG’ in the Water” ‘PG’ misses his girl. ‘PG’ Falls Down” ‘PG’ of Dreams” ‘PG’ and a Prayer” ‘PG’ ‘PG’ ‘PG’ Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Museum Expedition Unknown “Incan Expedition Unknown ‘PG’ Bizarre Foods With Andrew Bizarre Foods With Andrew Bizarre Foods With Andrew ‘PG’ ‘PG’ ‘PG’ King’s Mummy” ‘PG’ Zimmern ‘PG’ Zimmern ‘PG’ Zimmern ‘PG’ Counting Counting Counting Counting Counting Cars “4 Star Cor- American Pickers “Hobo American Pickers “Frank’s American Pickers “You Bet- American Pickers Rick American Pickers “Big Boy Cars ‘PG’ Cars ‘PG’ Cars ‘PG’ Cars ‘PG’ vette” ‘PG’ Jack” ‘PG’ Pacemaker” ‘PG’ cha” ‘PG’ Nielsen’s warehouse. ‘PG’ Toys” ‘PG’ Hoarders “Dick & Karen” Hoarders “Lonnie & Linda” A Born Behind Bars “Why Be Born Behind Bars Jeanie’s “Into the Blue” (2005, Adventure) Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, “We Are Marshall” (2006, Drama) Matthew McConaughey, A hoarder faces financial hoarder faces potential bank- Good?” Jeanie goes into pre- son stops breathing. (N) ‘14’ Scott Caan. Four divers cross paths with drug smugglers.

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(7:00) “6-Headed Shark At- “Sharknado” (2013) Tara Reid. A storm leaves Los Angeles “Sharknado 2: The Second One” (2014) Ian Ziering. Raven- “Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!” (2015, Horror) Ian Ziering, Tara “Sharknado: The 4th Awaktack” (2018, Action) flooded and infested with sharks. ‘14’ ous sharks rain down on New York City. ‘14’ Reid, Cassie Scerbo. ‘14’ ens” (2016) ‘14’

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(N) (7:30) Face Paid Program PBR Bull Riding Unleash The Beast, Music City Knockout. PGA Tour Golf Wyndham Championship, Final Round. From Sedgefield Country Club in Texas Music Paid Program Hollywood Lucky Dog ‘G’ the Nation ‘G’ (Taped) Greensboro, North Carolina. (N) (Live) ‘G’ Uncut ‘G’ To Be Announced Red Bull Signature Series The world’s best Golf U.S. Amateur, Championship Match. From Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, MyDestinasurfers return to Oahu, Hawaii, for a highCalif. (N) (Live) tion.TV ‘PG’ profile, high stakes contest. (N) LifeLock Pro- The Voyager Dateline ‘PG’ Wilderness “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004, Com- Beach Volleyball AVP Manhattan Beach Maintain Your The Champi- Dateline ‘PG’ tection With Josh Vet “Quality edy) Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate. A 1970s newsman feels Open: Semifinals & Finals. (N) (Live) Health on Within ‘G’ Garcia Time” ‘G’ threatened by a female employee.

P. Allen Wild Travels Memory Rescue With Daniel Amen, MD Ways to strengthen Brain Secrets With Dr. Michael Merzenich Maintaining Dr. Perlmutter’s Whole Life Plan Holistic lifestyle program. Rick Steves’ Travel as a Smith’s Gar- ‘G’ one’s memory. ‘G’ cognitive fitness.

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Blue Bloods “Hard Bargain” Blue Bloods An ex-NYPD of- Blue Bloods Jamie rides with Blue Bloods “No Retreat No Bones “The Bump in the Bones “The Parts of the Sum Elementary “Snow Angels” Elementary “Dead Man’s (8) WGN-A 239 307 ‘14’ ficer disappears. ‘14’ a new partner. ‘PG’ Surrender” ‘PG’ Road” ‘14’ of the Whole” ‘14’ ‘14’ Switch” ‘14’ Total Gym Experience (N) VitaMix: More Than a Blend- Susan Graver Style “Weekend Edition” Easy wear and care Vince Camuto Handbags (N) (Live) ‘G’ Shoe Shopping With Jane Obsessed With Shoes & (20) QVC 137 317 (Live) ‘G’ er (N) (Live) ‘G’ fashions. (N) (Live) ‘G’ (N) (Live) ‘G’ Handbags (N) (Live) ‘G’ (3:00) “The Good Mistress” “The Wrong Mother” (2017, Suspense) Vanessa Marcil, “My Husband’s Secret Wife” (2018, Suspense) Helena (:03) “My Husband’s Double Life” (2018, Suspense) Amy (:01) “My Husband’s Secret Brooke Nevin, Elizabeth Bond. A nurse goes to work for the Mattsson, Josh Kelly, Briana Evigan. Avery finds out that her Nuttall, Daniel Lapaine, Chloe Sweetlove. A woman discovers Wife” (2018) Helena Matts (23) LIFE 108 252 (2014) Annie Heise, Kendra Anderson. woman she donated eggs to. husband, Alex, has another wife. her husband has another wife. son, Josh Kelly.

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’ (3:00) “Money Talks” (1997, “Tower Heist” (2011, Comedy) Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, “Central Intelligence” (2016, Action) Dwayne Johnson, “Rush Hour 2” (2001, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Wrecked “The InterComedy) Chris Tucker, CharCasey Affleck.

Condo employees plot revenge against a Wall Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan.

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Hunter. Animated. A former superhero gets back into action. mated. A French rat enjoys good food and longs to become a chef.

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Issue 33, 2018

Founded by Betty Debnam

First day tips

Mini Fact:

Back to School!

Your family may start getting ready for school days or weeks in advance. You might buy or gather school supplies and check to see which clothes you’ve outgrown.

• The day or night before school starts, assemble your supplies. Organize your backpack and make sure it’s not photo by LilCountryBelle too heavy to carry.

(Remember, always carry it strapped to both shoulders so you don’t hurt your back.)

• Lay out clothes to put on in the morning. You might want to choose a favorite outfit or accessory for the first day.

• Develop a schedule with your family for using the bathroom and having breakfast. If you work out a system in advance, there will be fewer fights about time spent getting ready.

• Be on time. Set your alarm clock to wake you with plenty of time for breakfast and getting ready. Give yourself enough time to walk or ride to school.

• Be energetic about learning. When the teacher calls on you, ask questions and make helpful comments.

• Give new classmates and teachers a chance. Sometimes it’s hard to get used to changes, but most of the time things turn out well. Make a new friend!

Experts say elementary school kids need at least nine hours of sleep every night. photo courtesy U.S. Department of Education

The first day

photo courtesy U.S. Department of Education

Most kids are nervous on the first day of school. It helps to remember that you’re not alone — it’s the first day for the other kids, too.

You can make the day easier for yourself and others by: • smiling and being positive; • asking new kids questions about themselves and showing them around; • having friendly body language. Look others in the eye and show interest in what they say.

Ready to learn

A good student comes to school ready to learn. But what does that mean?

Good students: • are able to listen and concentrate; • can communicate well with the teacher and other students; • can work well in small groups.

You can help yourself be ready to learn by: • getting plenty of sleep; • eating a nutritious breakfast that includes protein (eggs, meat, cheese, milk or yogurt).

Why go to school?

Sometimes the end of a fun summer makes us think, “Why do we go to school?”

There are many good reasons why school is important. Can you add to our list?

• To communicate: We learn to speak, read, write, understand and be understood.

• To appreciate ourselves: We get a positive feeling of selfworth when we do well.

• To appreciate others: We study all kinds of people and cultures.

These kids are starting • To learn about citizenship: school at the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in We will be South Korea. Their parents informed, serve in the U.S. military. responsible community members.

• To think: We study information so we can understand it.

photo courtesy USAG Humphreys

Are you heading back to school in the next couple of weeks? It’s exciting to think about new teachers, new friends and new school supplies. But for some kids, it’s also an anxious time.

The Mini Page checked in with an assistant principal in Olathe, Kansas, to find out how to get the year off to a good start.

Resources On the Web: • bit.ly/MPback

At the library:

• “The Secret Life of Squirrels: Back to School” by Nancy Rose

The Mini Page® © 2018 Andrews McMeel Syndication Based on materials originally produced and/or created by Betty Debnam.

Try ’n’ Find

Mini Jokes

Words that remind us of back-to-school are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: APPRECIATE, BACKPACK, BREAKFAST, CLASSMATE, COMMUNICATE, CONCENTRATE, ENERGETIC, FRIENDS, LEARN, LISTEN, ORGANIZE, SCHEDULE, SCHOOL, STUDENT, SUPPLIES, TEACHER, THINK.

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T E M E T A R T N E C N O C T W N B R E A K F A S T S R O S

Sam: Why did the broom get poor grades in school?

Sara: Because it was always sweeping during class!

Eco Note Humans’ influence is causing many animal species to be more active at night, while most people are sleeping. University of California, Berkeley, researcher Kaitlyn Gaynor and colleagues analyzed studies of 62 species on six continents and found that human activity caused an increase of about 20 percent in nighttime activities.

Cook’s Corner Devilish Eggs

What to do: 1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop yolks into a bowl and place egg whites on a separate plate.

2. Add all other ingredients (except paprika) to the egg yolks. Mix well.

3. Spoon yolk mixture into empty egg-white halves. Sprinkle paprika on top of each.

4. Chill until serving. Serves 6.

The Mini Page® © 2018 Andrews McMeel Syndication

• 1/8 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish • paprika (optional)

* You’ll need an adult’s help with this recipe.

You’ll need: • 6 hard-cooked eggs • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

adapted with permission from Earthweek.com

Thank You The Mini Page thanks Jenny Hayes, assistant principal at Prairie Star Middle School in Olathe, Kansas, for help with this issue.

Teachers:

For standards-based activities to accompany this feature, visit: bit.ly/MPstandards. And follow The Mini Page on Facebook!

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B y LEE REICH

Rose of Sharon: not a real rose, but worth growing An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub’s branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect. Cold winters or sweltering summers similarly leave it unfazed.

Despite its tolerance for frigid winters, rose of Sharon has always seemed to me a “Southern” shrub. Perhaps that’s because I was inundated with this plant during the two years I sojourned in the most southern county of a barely Southern state. More likely, I connect rose of Sharon with the South because of its family connections. Rose of Sharon is not a rose at all, or even distantly related to one.

Rather, hibiscus, cotton and okra are its kin — all “Southern” plants, even though some species of hibiscus, like rose of Sharon, are perfectly at home in cold winter weather. They do like sun and hot summers, though.

FAMILY MATTERS Rose of Sharon and its relatives are part of the Mallow Family. The most famous “mallow” plant is the wetland marsh mallow.

Marshmallows were originally made from the candied roots of marsh mallows.

Only a glance at rose of Sharon’s blossoms reveals its kinship with other members of the family. From the center of each flaring trumpet of petals protrudes a tubular column of male and female flower parts, the male parts bristling out along the column and the female parts splayed out at the far end. Those petals might be purple, red, pink, white — on some plants even blue. And those trumpets, on some varieties of rose of Sharon, are made up of more than a single row of petals.

You surely are familiar with the plant I’m talking about, but if not, let me clinch recognition with additional description. Rose of Sharon is an upright shrub, perhaps 8 to 10 feet tall. It’s not a delicate shrub, fine with twigs, but one with branches that are relatively thick and few. The shrub rarely sends up new shoots (“suckers”) at or near ground level, so it tends to become like a small, low-branching tree having a single or just a few main stems that live for a long time.

BEAUTY WITH LITTLE TROUBLE This growth habit tells you something about rose of Sharon’s pruning needs. They are, in a word, few. Like PeeGee hydrangeas and climbing roses, all that rose of Sharon needs is very occasionally to have a decrepit stem cut back low in the plant. If flowering seems too sparse, shortening some stems in the upper part of the shrub will provide the necessary invigoration.

Rose of Sharon blossoms on new growth, so the time to prune it is in late winter, before new growth begins.

The plant’s glory goes on for an extended period, but only once a year. If you plan on planting it, don’t expect to pay any attention to it in autumn, winter, spring or early summer, during which the plant is drab but, thankfully, inconspicuously so.

Wait! Before you dismiss rose of Sharon for its single season of glory, think of forsythia and lilac, both popular and both also at their best in a single season, a short one at that.

No female of passing beauty gave rose of Sharon its name. Rose of Sharon was named for a place: a fertile plain along the Mediterranean coast in western Israel. The plant growing there, the “rose of Sharon” mentioned in the Bible, was probably a wild tulip. Our rose of Sharon’s native home is in India and China, but it was originally thought to originate at the Middle Eastern location.

Fences can improve functionality of a yard and provide extra security and privacy. Some fences are decorative while others are functional. Families with children and/or companion animals also may find fencing is a necessity to keep everyone safe and corralled.

With a vast array of fencing materials available, homeowners may find it challenging to decide which material is right for their properties.

The following breakdown can help homeowners learn more about fencing and potentially point them in the right direction regarding which material to choose for their properties.

Purpose

Homeowners install fencing for various reasons. If a fence is an ornamental way to delineate property lines, a picket fence or a post-and-rail fence are simple options that can lend a homey feel to a property. These types of fences also can enhance and frame landscaping elements, such as gardens.

In many area, laws require homeowners to install fencing around swimming pools. In such instances, chain link fencing that does not obstruct views of the pool might be the best choice. If security or privacy is the main desire, tall fences that make it difficult for neighbors to see into the Budget Budget is one of the first considerations many yard may make an ideal choice. homeowners have when installing fencing. Pric- Restrictions ing will affect whether one can afford a chain It is important to understand local regulations link fence (one of the most budget-friendly opbefore installing fencing. Communities govtions), wrought iron or ornate wood (more exerned by homeowners’ associations may have pensive). Pricing out several different types of rules in place that dictate the type of fences that fences will give homeowners an idea of which can be installed.

Townships and other municipalmaterial fits into their budgets. ities may have their own rules concerning fence

type, property borders, fence height, and other factors that will have to be adhered to so that fencing will meet code. If such rules are not following fines may be imposed and the fence may have to be removed. Homeowners also may need permits to install fencing, whether they are hiring a contractor or doing the work themselves.

Maintenance Consumer resource Angie’s List advises homeowners to consider maintenance before choosing a fencing material. Wooden fencing requires the most maintenance due to painting and staining. Aluminum or vinyl fencing requires less maintenance, but it can be harder to repair isolated damage or replace pickets, if necessary.

In some instances, the entire fence may have to be replaced.

Homeowners install fencing for many different reasons. Considering price, budget, purpose, and maintenance before making a decision regarding fencing can help homeowners make the best decision possible.

Make your floors shine like they’re brand new Flooring should last for years. The online home improvement resource HomeAdvisor estimates that the average cost of a flooring project ranges from $357 for vinyl or linoleum flooring to $4,240 for wood flooring. Homeowners investing in new flooring do not want to replace floors too frequently, and keeping floors looking like new takes effort and maintenance.

Sweep and clean

charged mopping cloth effectively picks up debris left behind on many flooring surfaces.

Although many commercial cleaners can clean flooring, homemade mopping solutions are sometimes just as effective. Keep in mind that wood, laminate and vinyl should not be soaked in water.

A little liquid can go a long way on these surfaces. Water and other liquids can seep between laminate and wood boards, potentially contributing to swelling and damage over time. Also, resist the urge to use too much soap. Soap can leave behind a residue that dulls the finish of the floor.

Vinegar-based solutions can work well on a wide variety of flooring types and help cut through any sticky residue left behind from cooking, cleaning and the activities of daily life. Many wood-flooring cleaners and polishes are oil-based to condition the wood in the process. Whenever making one’s own solution, test a small amount in an inconspicuous spot to make sure it will not damage the flooring.

Restoring shine to flooring involves making sure the floor is clean. Dirt and grime can diminish the color and look of flooring. Homeowners are urged to use products designed for their particular flooring material, such as wood, laminate, stone, or vinyl. Products oftentimes are not interchangeable.

Begin by thoroughly sweeping or vacuuming the floor. Clean along all surfaces of the floor, including under furniture where dust and dirt tends to accumulate. Use the hard-floor setting on a vacuum to avoid having the brush rolls scratch or damage the flooring. Laminate can scratch easily Protection Another way to prolong the life of flooring is and hardwood flooring is not impervious to dings and scratches. Quite often a dry mop or a static- to protect it from wear and tear. Removing shoes

before walking indoors can help. Avoid high heels and athletic cleats, which can create divots in hardwood and some other types of flooring.

Place indoor and outdoor mats at the entrances of the home to catch any dirt that would be ground into the flooring. Furniture protectors will help prevent scratches from furniture feet while moving pieces around a room.

Remember to wipe up spills when they occur to prevent the formation of stains.

These steps can keep floors in top form and prevent premature aging or damage. Floors that are in especially bad shape may need professional restoration or replacement.

Don’t forget sconces in your lighting plan

By KIM COOK Associated Press

Lighting a room seems simple: Plug in a lamp or flip a switch.

Not so fast.

“Nothing enhances a space more than a thoughtful lighting plan,” says interior designer Michael Wood of New York City.

Many buildings in the city don’t allow channeling into the ceiling to add lighting, so as a workaround, he often uses sconces.

“The right sconce at the right location, inside or out, can act as much as a statement or art object as a light fixture,” he says. “There’s an opportunity to personalize and add richness to a space.”

There are practical considerations, as well.

“Sconces free up space on night tables, or reduce clutter in a room with too many floor lamps,” says Wood. “For smaller spaces in particular, the less on the floor the better.”

Donna Garlough, style director for Joss & Main, has noticed growing interest in sconces in the past few years.

“It’s not that they’re new, but spaces featuring sconces have become extra-popular on Pinterest and Instagram lately, where a lot of DIY decorators get their ideas,” she says. “Lighting manufacturers have responded with stylish options for every budget.”

The right sconce can create a welcoming glow, and accentuate furniture and architecture, Garlough says.

“Used to frame furnishings like beds and sofas, sconces can give your room a high-end, custom feel, and they make furniture look like it really belongs in the space,” she says.

Popular locations for sconces include the master bedroom, where they create a hotel-chic vibe, next to bathroom mirrors, around kitchen cabinetry or in hallways. Outdoors, a sconce provides great mood lighting on a wall or fence.

Wood likes sconces with an articulating arm.

“It frees the light from a single illumination point, in a similar fashion to a task lamp,” he says.

There are also versions that reach some distance from the wall, illuminating corners that other lighting can’t.

“Brass and oiled bronze sconces are especially popular, as are midcentury-style globe sconces,” says Garlough.

At Joss & Main, the Gulvason articulating sconce comes in several metallic finishes, including brass and polished nickel; it can be installed or plugged in, which is handy if you aren’t able to hard-wire anything. The Sabinal perches a little black shade on a resin post shaped liked a tree branch, clad in gold metallic for a mix of rusticity and elegance. And, available in both a swing-arm and fixed arm version, the Bautista’s round opal glass shade casts a warm glow.

Wood praises Los Angeles designer Brendan Ravenhill’s new ADA sconce, which debuted during design week this spring at the ICFF in New York.

“I was impressed with the flexibility — it can

This undated photo provided by Brendan Ravenhill Studio shows Ravenhill’s Ada sconce.

(Brendan Ravenhill Studio via AP)

mount vertically or horizontally — and the finish and size options,” he says. “It would work with contemporary, industrial or classic decor.”

At Pottery Barn , the Adeline sconce brings sparkle to a space with a faceted crystalline glass shade. Translucent milk glass and a riveted bronze, nickel or brass frame give the PB Classic sconce retro charm. And for a sophisticated

bathroom, consider the Sussex tube sconce, with a frosted glass shade mounted on a polished nickel base with Art Deco-era elan.

Finally, from West Elm, there’s a lovely adjustable sconce that plugs in. It comes in both long- and short-armed versions, with one or two shades. Brass and a curvilinear black shade give it a cool mid-mod vibe.

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Wattle fences: Weaving branches takes time, yields rewards

By CAIN BURDEAU Associated Press

CONTRADA PETRARO, Sicily — They come in the middle of the night and are gone by morning. But without fail, they leave their calling cards: Pronged footprints and gashes in the ground where they’ve dug with natural abandon.

This nocturnal troublemaker in mountainous northern Sicily is the “cinghiale,” the wild pig, a bane to those who tend a garden.

When I came to live with my wife and two boys on a small abandoned farm that we bought here in the Madonie Mountains, the locals quickly instilled a fear of the cinghiale in me. According to many people, these animals have made gardening nearly impossible.

The wild pigs disappeared from Sicily around the end of the 19th century, but their numbers have exploded since they were reintroduced more than 20 years ago and crossbred with domesticated pig species, authorities say.

Plant a vineyard? Don’t bother, locals told me. They’ll eat all your grapes.

Put up a fence and they’ll find a way in. These pigs can jump 3 feet off the ground, I learned.

One neighbor told me he was removing his vineyard due to the pigs and their bottomless appetites. “They’re terrible,” he said with regret.

But I had visions of turning sections of our three acres into garden spots overflowing with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, artichokes.

I began to think harder about fences that would keep out the wild pigs.

Our farm, like much of the countryside hereabouts, is patchily ringed by wire fences threaded with strands of barbed wire. These fences weren’t designed to keep wild pigs out but to keep flocks of sheep in.

Held up by withered sticks and even sections of plumbing pipe, they were old and falling over.

They were useless, and a nuisance. One section cut across our land and had to be removed both for safety and ease of passage. I didn’t want my boys to get caught on the barbed wire while they were running and playing.

With wire cutters in hand, I removed these obstacles.

Many people string up electric fences around gardens. But there are problems: Besides costing a fair amount, they can malfunction, and pose the obvious problem of causing nasty electric shocks.

Sturdy wire fences with cement posts are common. But I found them unattractive, expensive and boring to look at with their uniformity in shape and purpose. Besides, I was told that pigs will get under them eventually.

As spring approached — and with it an urge to sow seeds and plant vegetables — we still had no fence. And on several crisp winter mornings, I found the telltale signs of wild pigs: big holes dug around olive trees and along muddy trenches where rains drained off our hillsides.

The power of their snouts was impressive. The pigs root in search of tubers and other buried delights, and can make it look like a mechanized tiller guided by a phantom got loose overnight.

As it happened, one evening as I read Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece “Anna Karenina,” I paused halfway through one of his descriptions of Russian country life. He depicted a countryside strung with wattle fences.

What exactly IS a wattle fence?

I had a vague notion, but needed to look it up in a dictionary. It was a eureka moment: A wattle fence is made of sticks driven into the ground and interwoven with twigs and branches.

Then I did the next obvious thing: an internet search. Sure enough, a few people out in the world were wattling, and happy to show how it is done on homemade videos.

A wattle fence is simple. It’s made by pounding posts into the ground — say 12 inches deep — and then weaving twigs and branches in and out of the posts. At the very least, a twig needs to be woven around three posts so that it stays in place.

The fence’s robustness — and it does become surprisingly robust — comes from weaving twigs in opposite directions around the posts. So, if you start one twig on the inside of a post, it then gets woven around the outside of the next post, the inside of the next one, and so on.

The next twig fed into the fence goes the opposite direction: outside of post, inside, outside.

It was quiet work. I cut and stripped branches pruned from olive and ash trees, and listened to the water in a river running far down along the valley bottom. The bells of sheep and cows in far-off pastures twinkled in the air; the wild shouts of herders were incomprehensible riddles that kept me company. Sometimes, I paused in

This May 4, 2018 photo shows a wattle fence made to protect This March 26, 2018 photo shows writer Cain Burdeau stacking a garden on a property in Contrada Petraro in the mountains of cuttings from olive trees he’s pruned and will use the branches northern Sicily. (Cain Burdeau via AP) and twigs to make a garden wattle fence he’s making on a property he lives on with his family in Contrada Petraro in the mountains of northern Sicily. (Audrey Rodeman via AP)

This March 26, 2018 photo shows writer Cain Burdeau hammering into the ground a post for a garden wattle fence he’s making on a property he lives on with his family in Contrada Petraro in the mountains of northern Sicily. (Audrey Rodeman via AP)

my slow, steady work to catch sight of a screeching bird rushing through the trees.

I started my first fence in early March, and six weeks later I stood back and admired my handiwork. Definitely, it had been a lot of work. But I was satisfied.

Aesthetically, it was pleasing in its inexactness, rambling and irregular lines, its woodiness.

I was happy to have used twigs and branches that otherwise would have been burned, either in the wood stove or as bonfires.

The wattle fence, I learned, was an ancient technique in use until the 1900s. Wattle panels are still intact inside many British homes built centuries ago. Archaeologists have found wattle fence remains dating to the ninth century A.D. in Britain.

“It’s such a cheap and versatile material,” said Christopher Dyer, a historian at the University of Leicester in Great Britain

who specializes in medieval agricultural life. “You can do lots of things with it — the problem of course is the labor.”

This year, I started a second wattle fence for an even larger section of garden.

It’s been slow going. But I’m convinced it’s the way to go.

Now, I’ve found that the diggings of wild pigs on our land reach my first wattle fence and stop. And the pigs haven’t jumped over the 3-foot-high fence — not yet, at least.

Just the other day, the importance of fences was starkly impressed on us: A flock of sheep escaped their enclosure and ate almost everything I had planted — with an overabundance of optimism — outside the wattle garden spot. Gone were tomato plants, arugula, peppers and parsley, as well as the leaves of baby citrus trees and grape vines.

Ah, fences. Unfortunately, this is a land where they’re needed.

This March 26, 2018 photo shows writer Cain Burdeau cutting to length a branch to make a post for a garden wattle fence he’s making on a property he lives on with his family in Contrada Petraro in the mountains of northern Sicily. (Audrey Rodeman via AP)

This Aug. 1, 2018 photo shows writer Cain Burdeau weaving twigs and branches between posts to make a garden wattle fence on a property he lives on with his family in Contrada Petraro in the mountains of northern Sicily.(Audrey Rodeman via AP)

Study: Smokers better off quitting, even with weight gain

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer

NEW YORK — If you quit smoking and gain weight, it may seem like you’re trading one set of health problems for another. But a new U.S. study finds you’re still better off in the long run.

Compared with smokers, even the quitters who gained the most weight had at least a 50 percent lower risk of dying prematurely from heart disease and other causes, the Harvardled study found.

The study is impressive in its size and scope and should put to rest any myth that there are prohibitive weight-related health consequences to quitting cigarettes, said Dr. William Dietz, a public health expert at George Washington University.

“The paper makes pretty clear that your health improves, even if you gain weight,” said Dietz, who was not involved in

the research. “I don’t think we knew that with the assurance that this paper provides.”

The New England Journal of Medicine published the study Wednesday. The journal also published a Swedish study that found quitting smoking seems to be the best thing diabetics can do to cut their risk of dying prematurely.

The nicotine in cigarettes can suppress appetite and boost metabolism. Many smokers who quit and don’t step up their exercise find they eat more and gain weight — typically less than 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms), but in some cases three times that much.

A lot of weight gain is a cause of the most common form of diabetes, a disease in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Diabetes can lead to problems including blindness, nerve damage, heart and kidney disease and poor blood flow to the legs and feet.

In the U.S. study, research-

ers tracked more than 170,000 men and women over roughly 20 years, looking at what they said in health questionnaires given every two years.

The people enrolled in the studies were all health professionals, and did not mirror current smokers in the general population, who are disproportionately low-income, less-educated and more likely to smoke heavily.

The researchers checked which study participants quit smoking and followed whether they gained weight and devel-

oped diabetes, heart disease or other conditions.

Quitters saw their risk of diabetes increase by 22 percent in the six years after they kicked the habit. An editorial in the journal characterized it as “a mild elevation” in the diabetes risk.

Studies previously showed that people who quit have an elevated risk of developing diabetes, said Dr. Qi Sun, one the study’s authors. He is a researcher at the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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Your house isn’t a piggy bank

By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet

Your home equity could keep you afloat in retirement or bail you out in an emergency — but not if you spend it first.

U.S. homeowners are sitting on nearly $6 trillion of home value they could tap as of May 2018, according to data provider Black Knight. Lenders are eager to help many do just that through home equity loans, home equity lines of credit and cash-out refinancing.

The rates are often lower than other kinds of borrowing, and the interest may still be deductible, despite last year’s tax reform changes. But you can lose your home to foreclosure if you can’t pay back the loan, which is why financial planners generally frown on using equity for luxuries, investing or consolidating credit card debt.

Many planners point to the foreclosure crisis that started a decade ago as an example of what can go wrong when people binge on home equity debt. “Having equity in your home is a huge financial advantage that can provide for significant flexibility, security and peace of mind,� says Howard Pressman, a certified financial planner in in Vienna, Virginia. “It is not an ATM that can be used to supplement your lifestyle.�

YOU MAY NEED THAT MONEY LATER Retirement experts predict many Americans will need to use home equity to support them when they stop working.

They may do that by selling their homes and downsizing or by using a reverse mortgage, which doesn’t require payments. Reverse mortgages give people 62 and older access to their equity through lump sums, lines of credit or a series of monthly checks, and the borrowed money doesn’t have to be paid back until the owner sells, dies or moves out.

Home equity also can be used to supplement emergency funds, planners say. Pressman recommends home equity lines of credit to his clients who don’t have debt problems and who are disciplined and won’t spend the money frivolously.

quickly. (The typical mortgage lasts 30 years, while home equity loans and lines of credit can stretch for 20 or more years.) “If the money is being used to pay down credit cards or buy a car, then think twice about doing it at all,� says Monica Dwyer, a certified financial planner in West Chester, Ohio. “Those kinds of debts should be paid off in the short term, not with long-term borrowing.�

Many people use home equity to pay college bills for their kids, but planners urge caution since it’s easy to overspend on higher education.

In general, parents shouldn’t borrow more for college than they can pay off before retire-

ment, and the debt shouldn’t prevent them from saving enough for that retirement.

Federal education loans may be a better option, since they have fixed rates and consumer protections such as forbearance and deferral.

Investing in home improvements can be a good use of home equity, financial planners say, as long as the projects add value to the home.

(The IRS has said that interest on home equity borrowing may still be deductible if the taxpayer itemizes deductions and the money is used to “buy, build or substantially improve the taxpayer’s home that secures the loan.�)

Even then, Kristin Sullivan, a certified financial plan-

ner in Denver, likes her clients to have a plan to pay off the loan within five years. That’s “a reasonable time period to pay off something you don’t really need,� she says. ——————— This column was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet .

Liz Weston is a columnist at NerdWallet , a certified financial planner and author of “Your Credit Score.� Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com.

Twitter: @lizweston.

RELATED LINK: NerdWallet: Understanding home equity lines of credit: https://nerd.me/home-equity-line-of-credit

Average US mortgage rates decline; 30-year at 4.59 percent WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates are down this week amid a restrained home buying season this summer.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 4.59 percent from 4.60 percent last week. Long-term loan rates have been running at their highest levels in seven years. The average benchmark 30-year rate reached a high this year of 4.66 percent on May 24. By contrast, the rate stood at 3.90 percent a year ago.

The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate loans fell to 4.05 percent this week from 4.08 percent last week.

Higher mortgage rates combined with steadily rising home prices have dampened home sales this summer despite the robust economy and job market.

The Federal Reserve recently left its key interest rate unchanged but signaled further gradual rate hikes in the months ahead as long as the economy stays healthy.

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week.

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