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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Soldotna-Kenai, Alaska

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Nutrition classes look at healthier options

By KAYLEE OSOWSKI Peninsula Clarion

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It’s no secret that obesity is an issue with the Centers for Disease Control reporting that more than one-third of U.S. adults as being overweight.

With help from a $35,000 grant from Wal-Mart, the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank is hosting classes focusing on nutrition and helping the next generation of adults to eat healthier and break the trend.

Colleen Sonnevil, a retired Cooperative Extension Service nutrition educator, is teaching the free classes at the Food Bank Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

“What we’ve done is turned into a society that accepts eating at any time of the day and to feed our children at any time of the day and anywhere,” Sonnevil said. “And because of that, our children are suffering from a disease that will shorten their lives.”

While Linda Swarner, executive director at the Food Bank, said nutrition classes previously held by the organization where well-attended, no one showed up for the first class held yesterday. However, the classes will continue until

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In the news Parnell holds fundraising edge over campaign rivals JUNEAU (AP) — Gov. Sean Parnell holds a huge cash advantage over the other major candidates in the Alaska governor’s race.

Democrat Byron Mallott reported raising more than $230,000 between Sept. 11 and Feb. 1. He ended the period with about $46,000 on hand, plus more than $9,600 in debts.

Bill Walker, who plans to run as an independent, reported raising more than $200,000 between April 24 and Feb. 1. That includes nearly $30,000 in cash or inkind contributions that Walker made to his campaign. He said if he’s asking others to contribute, why not put in some skin of his own. Walker ended the period with nearly $125,000 available.

Parnell last week reported raising more than $400,000 since late April and having about $330,000 on hand as of Feb. 1.

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Above, Ben Griess hangs a ribbon upon which he wrote “Gone Home” on a bicycle Tuesday in the lobby of the Soldotna Nazarene Church where a memorial for Floyd Murphy was held. Murphy, age 6, was the son of Tim and Raelynne Murphy of Kenai.

He died Thursday following a pool accident. Right, several people passed yellow flowers to audience members. According to his family, Floyd’s favorite color was yellow.

Photos by Rashah McChesney/ Peninsula Clarion

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Panel advances Native language bill 2014 20

By MIKE COPPOCK Associated Press

JUNEAU — Amid cheers and clapping from spectators in a packed room, the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee advanced a bill symbolically making 20 Alaska Native languages official languages of the state along with English.

“I love to see clapping when a bill passes,” committee co-

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chair, Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, said. “I have never seen that before.”

Misty eyes and emotional voices accompanied much of the public testimony.

“There is no one in school to teach us our language,” said

Savoogna High School student Chelsea Miklahook. “Our grandparents taught us our own language.”

When asked by Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, if she would want to learn Siberian Yup’ik in school, Miklahook and fellow student Beverly Toolie said they would. Savoogna High is located on St. Lawrence Island.

Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, told the committee his bill will make the

20 Native languages listed in it symbolically official rather than having the force of law.

“This is not a step for bilingual state paperwork or forms,” said Kreiss-Tomkins. “But we hope it opens the door for more subsidiary measures down the road.”

Kreiss-Tomkins said he hopes next year that steps will be taken to allow for announcements on the ferry system in English and the Native

language of the area. He also would like to see roadblocks removed in becoming teacher’s aides for individuals whose primary language is an Alaska Native language.

Konrad Frank of Angoon, who testified in favor of the bill, said he sees the measure as a first step toward replacing English with a Native language for a number of public functions, including education.

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Soldotna man faces French holds lead in cash assault charges

By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

A Soldotna man facing domestic violence charges returned to court Tuesday for an alleged assault of his girlfriend and a man last month.

Patrick Slate, 37, was arrested Jan. 11 after Soldotna Police responded to a welfare check at Slate’s apartment and found Adelaide Smardo, who suffered second-degree burns on her face, neck and torso, according to a police affidavit.

Slate was arraigned Jan. 12 and charged with two counts of assault in the first degree, a Class A Felony and one count of assault in the fourth degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

Smardo also sustained frac-

tured ribs and severe facial trauma and was transported to Central Peninsula Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, according to the affidavit from Soldotna police officer Mark Berestoff.

Police on the scene interviewed the other victim, Matthew Radeck of Soldotna. He stated he had been physically assaulted by Slate after Slate saw him kiss Smardo, according to the affidavit. Radeck sustained a fractured orbital socket and sinus cavity as well as cuts to his head and mouth, which required stitches, according to the affidavit.

Officer Berestoff attempted to interview Smardo at CPH but she was unable to make a See CHARGE, page A-12

on hand over Williams

By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — State Sen. Hollis French held a lead in cash on hand over his Democratic rival for lieutenant governor, Bob Williams.

In filings to the Alaska Public Offices Commission, French reported having nearly $62,000 available as of Feb. 1.

Williams had about $54,000, but he also had a $13,000 debt to the state Democratic Party’s coordinated campaign for consulting services and other support.

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$1,100 to account for airline miles he said he had used for travel.

Craig Fleener, who plans to run as an independent along with gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker, reported raising more than $18,000 between Oct. 15 and Feb. 1. Fleener ended the period with about $8,000 available. Assuming the ticket qualifies, Fleener and Walker would bypass the August primaries and appear on the November ballot.

In the Democratic race, French reported raising nearly $53,000 between Oct. 30 and Feb. 1, with several legislators among his donors. He also brought into the campaign

more than $22,000, from when he was considering another run for governor.

French, who lost the Democratic nomination for governor to Ethan Berkowitz in 2010, announced in mid-October that he would support Byron Mallott for governor and instead run for lieutenant governor.

Mallott donated $500 each to French and Williams. Mallott has said he would await the results of the primary process to select his running mate.

Williams, a Palmer math teacher, reported raising about $63,000 between June See RACE, page A-12

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Woman arrested for not returning video PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — It was not a pile of late fees a South Carolina woman got when a video store owner said she failed to return a video she rented in 2005. Instead, she spent a night in jail.

Kayla Michelle Finley, 27,

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of Pickens was arrested Thursday and charged with failing to return a rented video cassette, according to Pickens County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Creed Hashe.

Hashe said Finley rented the movie “Monster-in-Law”

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from Dalton Videos nearly a decade ago. The owner took out a warrant against Finley, who was arrested when she was at the sheriff’s office for something else and the warrant was found.

Hashe said Finley had been sent several certified letters at the time, but the woman told WHNS-TV that she never got the letters and that she will fight

the charge. The video store has since closed.

Finley spent Thursday night in jail and was released Friday on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond, according to authorities. If convicted, she could face up to 30 days in jail and $500 in court fines.

Finley is scheduled to appear in court in March, and court records listed no attorney for her.

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Peninsula Clarion, Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Obituary Connie Sue (Ison) Munoz Connie Sue (Ison) Munoz passed away from this life on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at her home in Kenai after an extended illness.

Connie was born July 19, 1952 to the late Cecil Jr. and Bonnibel (Beekman) Ison in Latham, Ohio.

She was a 1970 graduate of Western High School in Latham, Ohio and after was united in marriage to Larry Cottrill of Chillicothe, Ohio. To this union two daughters were born: Jennifer Sue Cottrill of Kenai and Clarissa Dawn Cottrill of Chillicothe.

Connie was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Ison; two sisters, Cheryl Ann Tolle and Deborah Gail Reese; and two nephews, Kirk David Reese and David Dawayne Mustard.

She is survived by her mother, Bonnibel Moore of Latham, Ohio; three sisters, Pamela and David Mustard of Peebles, Ohio, Donna and Perry Mustard of Bainbridge, Ohio and Tina and Shannon Burleigh of Waverly, Ohio; four brothers, Eddy and Betty Ison of Latham, Ohio, Terry Ison of Bainbridge, Ohio, Ronald Ison of Waverly, Ohio and Randy Ison of Waverly, Ohio; two daughters, Jennifer Cottrill of Kenai and Clarissa Cottrill of Chillicothe, Ohio; four grandchildren, Dragon and Saizia Derreberry and Jeffrey and Lindsey Schoblock all of Chillicothe.

Connie made her home on the Kenai Peninsula in 1989 where she made many friends. Here she worked various jobs, including bartending at the VFW. She enjoyed playing pool, throwing darts, singing, reading books and gardening and spending time with friends and family. She was always laughing and had a smile on her face. Connie will be dearly missed by all.

A Celebration of Connie’s Life will be held at the Soldotna VFW at a later date. Condolences and stories of Connie may be sent to Jennifer Cottrill, 805 Peninsula Ave. #15, Kenai, AK 99611.

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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.

We offer two types of death reports: Pending service/Death notices: Brief notices listing full name, age, date and place of death; and time, date and place of service. These are published at no charge.

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Around the Peninsula Neighbor-to-Neighbor workshop explores garden lighting Interested in learning about solar power systems and LED lighting options for gardening? These cost effective lighting systems have been researched and new innovations are being introduced rapidly providing assistance to gardeners who want to extend the growing season. A free presentation on Solar Power Systems, LED lighting and the Home Garden will take place Feb. 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office, 43961 K-Beach Road in Soldotna. Class size is limited so register in advance by calling the CES office at 262-5824.

KRSMA board to meet The Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board meeting has been rescheduled this month. The KRSMA board will meet on February 20, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Gilman River Center in Soldotna. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call the state parks office, 262-5581.

Explore Australia without leaving Alaska Visit Australia via a multimedia slide and music presentation by Greg and Jan Daniels from their trips to the “Land Down Under” Feb. 21 at the Kenai Visitor Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. The show will include images

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of exotic animals, birds, plants, scenic hotspots, local culture, and travel around this huge continent. Children will enjoy the show too, and Australian animal cookies, coffee, and drink will be served. All proceeds will go to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. Tickets are $5 per person, ages 10 and under are free.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor workshop explores communication Jonathan Swift once wrote, “Although men are accused of not knowing their own weakness, yet perhaps few know their own strength. It is in men as in soils, where sometimes there is a vein of gold which the owner knows not of.” If you have ever struggled to understand or communicate with another person, whether they are your child, neighbor, an in-law or coworker; knowing more about yourself is a great place to begin understanding where to start looking for the gold in others.

On Feb. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Cooperative Extension Service on K-Beach Road will offer “Success Through Differences: 4-H & the Power of Perspective.” This second workshop in the Neighbor-to-Neighbor series will explore communication styles, temperament preferences and how to achieve more with people who are like you, and with those who are not.

Class size is limited to 20 and you must pre-register to attend. For more information about this workshop and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Series call the Cooperative Extension Service at 262-5824. The presenter will be Jason Floyd, Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H and Youth Development Agent.

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Bill on electronic notices pulled from floor

By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — The sponsor of a bill that would allow municipalities to post certain public notices online rather than in newspapers said Tuesday that he asked that the bill be pulled from the House floor to protect his colleagues.

“I wasn’t going to put my members in the position of having to vote on a matter that I have heard from so many of them was going to cause them problems with their local newspapers,” Rep. Mike Hawker said in an interview.

HB275 was on the House calendar Monday, but it was sent to the House Rules Committee at Hawker’s request. The committee is where bills sometimes go for additional work or until there is sufficient support for them to pass.

Hawker, R-Anchorage, had cast the bill as part of an effort toward making government agencies more efficient while not compromising the public’s need to know. The bill sailed through two committees with do-pass recommendations. It would require state agencies

with the technological capabilities to post reports on the state’s online public notice system. Printed copies would still be provided to the state library for permanent archiving and produced if required by agreement or federal law or approved by an agency head, Hawker has said, and people also could still request copies.

The bill also would limit when state agencies could hire contractors for photos or graphics for reports.

The more controversial element would give municipalities the option of posting mill rate, foreclosure and redemption of foreclosure notices on municipal websites that are accessible to the public instead of being published in newspapers.

Some newspaper publishers have said they’re concerned about the effect that could have on the public’s access to information about their government.

At a House State Affairs Committee hearing last week, there was no testimony in opposition.

Hawker said a newspaper organization that did not place its concerns on the record during public testimony requested

over the weekend that he withdraw the bill. He said he would not identify the group.

“I think it’s extremely poor form, and I frankly think it’s just absolutely inappropriate for any organization that feels they have a stake in the outcome of legislation, especially when it’s a financial outcome, not to place that on the record,” he said.

House Minority Leader Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, told reporters Tuesday the proposal would be turning “public notices into public search.”

He said people across Alaska do not have the same access to the Internet.

“We just want to make sure, again, that we’re protecting the public, we’re protecting the public’s best interest and we’re standing up for Alaskans,” Tuck said.

Tuck said he’d heard more on the issue from fellow legislators than anyone. He said there may not have been opposition early on, but the more people talked, the more one could see how it could put some Alaskans at a disadvantage.

Bill Kunerth, the publisher of the Fairbanks Daily-News

Miner, said he wrote a letter expressing his concerns to local legislators. He said he wished he had had the chance to testify but said the bill seemed to be moving fast and it hadn’t been on his radar earlier on.

“Now that we’ve had a little bit of time to respond, legislators have had time to absorb it, I think that people are realizing what this bill is all about,” he said in an interview. “And it’s not about anything but the right thing to do, and that is to inform the public in the best way possible. And that’s historically been through the newspapers, and it’s still where people look for that type of information and where we feel we still affect the most people. That’s the main issue.”

Tena Williams, co-publisher of the Ketchikan Daily News, said if there is a problem, she is willing to talk about it.

“I don’t know that I would have a different point of view after the discussion, but at least people working together usually can resolve things,” she said.

“And I just feel like this kind of came out of nowhere at us, kind of on a fast track, and nobody likes that.”

Augustine Room, Soldotna. Call ing, time of meeting, place, and a contact phone number to news@ 252-0558. peninsulaclarion.com.

The Community Calendar lists Today • Narcotics Anonymous support recurring events and meetings 10:30 a.m.

• Pre-School Storytime at the group “Clean Machine” at Cen- of local organizations. To have Soldotna Public Library. Call 262- tral Peninsula Hospital’s Redoubt your event listed, email organizaRoom, 250 Hospital Place, Sol- tion name, day or days of meet4227. dotna. Call 907-335-9456.

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• Wee Read at the Kenai Com- 8 p.m.

• Al-Anon Support Group at munity Library Central Peninsula Hospital in the Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at URS Club, 405 Overland Drive, Kenai. Call 2621917.

5:30 p.m.

• Weight loss and health support group, Christ Lutheran Church. Call 362-1340.

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• Card games, Funny River Community Center.

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What Others Say

Dropping exam requirement adds up This month, the Alaska Legislature’s

education subcommittees are considering four competing measures that would eliminate the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Exam.

Among the four is a proposal included as part of Gov. Sean Parnell’s omnibus education package. When it comes to the exit test, we agree with the governor.

The test was first given to high school seniors in 1998 to ensure they were ready for college. If you don’t pass the test, you don’t get a diploma. Pass it, and you’re certified ready to graduate.

The test is now administered sophomore year, allowing students two years to take it again if they fail.

But Alaskan students aren’t stupid. If they pass the test sophomore year, they know they can turn the remaining two years of high school into a pleasure cruise of electives and free time. Some students now take the test as early as eighth grade, seeing it as the last barrier to an easy high school career — or worse, a sign they don’t need high school at all.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, students with learning disabilities may struggle with the test, taking it again and again, postponing secondary education in order to pass this mandatory hurdle.

The test was designed as a measuring stick, but those testifying before the Senate Education Committee on Monday called it “obsolete.”

Next year, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development will implement a new testing scheme for students from third through 11th grades.

If the state fails to eliminate the graduation exam, high school sophomores will face three standardized tests. Students learning English will take a fourth test.

More testing means less time for basic instruction by teachers. Students will acquire fewer skills, and schools will suffer.

The state board of education realizes this. Two weeks ago, it unanimously approved a resolution calling for the test to be repealed. The graduation exam, the board said, costs $2 million per year and “is not an appropriate means of measuring college and career readiness.”

We agree.

It’s time for the state to learn addition by subtraction.

— Juneau Empire, Feb. 14

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Of closets and locker rooms

Do you know what’s really sad each time someone public declares that he or she is coming out of the closet? What’s so wrong is that we still have closets. Thus it was with the big announcement by University of Missouri All-American defensive lineman Michael Sam that he is gay.

Stories erupted everywhere in the mainstream media and certainly the not-somainstream Internet outlets. Even President Barack Obama weighed in with his backing. Justifiably so. And regrettably so.

After all, Sam had become the first active player to give up his “secret” (actually, it was no secret to his teammates, who knew and enthusiastically embraced him as a member of the locker room). He also was getting ready to be selected in the NFL draft. That brings us to why we even have a closet.

Interspersed with the many enlightened statements of support from professional athletes and others involved in sports, including one notable Dallas sportscaster, were the guys who expressed their disapproval, both the open bigots and those who were anonymously predicting that Sam’s value would fall in the upcoming draft as he tried to go pro, or as they like to say, “participate at the next level.” They worried that he would “disrupt a locker room.”

Next level? Disrupt a locker room?

What a delicious coincidence that a new report just came out that detailed the grotesque sexist, homophobic, cruel bullying

in the Miami Dolphins locker room that caused 300-pluspound lineman Jonathan Martin to flee the team. He’s not gay, by the way.

Obviously, an argument can be made that not all jocks are the Bob Franken brightest bulbs. But, they’re not the only ones who cling to ignorance. Once again, another federal judge has had to make a ruling that simply ratifies what should be a given, that in the United States, we have a right to “equal protection under the law.” In the latest case, Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen acted to strike down a prohibition against gay marriage, this time in the Commonwealth of Virginia. “Tradition is revered in the Commonwealth, and often rightly so,” she wrote. “However tradition alone cannot justify denying same-sex couples the right to marry any more than it could justify Virginia’s ban on interracial marriage.”

We don’t need to dwell on Virginia’s genteel history of ugly discrimination and worse. What’s interesting today is the response we hear each and every time another jurist throws out a gay-marriage ban.

It is identical to the one that was common in the 1960s, when racial prejudice was enshrined in the law. The head of an organization called the National Organization

for Marriage accused the judge of “twisting the Constitution and the rule of law to impose her own views of marriage in defiance of the people of Virginia.”

It’s the same states’ rights discredited argument that was made in favor of Jim Crow laws a generation ago. By design, there is tension between the authority of the states and federal government, but the Constitution is the “supreme law of the land” and no lesser jurisdiction can undermine its core principles.

Appropriately, it will be the U.S. Supreme Court that decides this one, but let’s be honest: The justices are just fallible human beings whose rulings are clouded, if not distorted, by their own cultural prejudices and ideologies. So even with broad popular support and with the obvious equality arguments, it’s not a sure thing at all that fairness and tolerance will prevail in the majority’s opinion.

But that’s down the road. As a society we need to use the growing acceptance of gay marriage to make the legal rulings irrelevant. Inevitably, it will become unnecessary for anyone to bother announcing his or her sexual preferences. Someone sarcastically might say, “Thank you for sharing,” but that’s it. At that point, the athletes who follow Michael Sam can just focus on the locker room instead of the closet.

Bob Franken is a longtime broadcast journalist, including 20 years at CNN.

Drift fishermen cynical of fish board proceedings The Board of Fisheries has been meeting in Anchorage recently with their focus on Upper Cook Inlet fisheries management. I was there for most of it, as I have been for nearly 40 years.

Remember long ago when the Marlboro man advertised the benefits of smoking? Many of you are too young for this one, but at one time in the recent past smoking was advertised as being good for you. Clearly this idea has been disproven by science. Tying this to Cook Inlet fisheries, it was once thought that if you put the fleet way over on the edge of the Inlet in the corridor, we would catch fewer fish bound for the Northern district. Guess what: genetic science has disproven this long held assumption. Did the Board of Fish members believe the data generated by their own department?

In a word, no. The BOF thinks it is just fine to keep on smoking, ... er, “corridorizing” the fleet.

The Kenai River Sporfishing Association for months has been running a splashy, expensive campaign to “Save our Kenai Kings.” An objective takeaway from the meeting: they really want to “Save our Kenai River Guides,” not kings. The BOF had numerous opportunities to take meaningful action to “Save our Kenai Kings,” but declined. No meaningful sanctuaries. No extra drift only days. No reduction in horsepower of the big sleds. KRSA fought hard to make certain that none of these possible remedies were taken seriously. The Kenai king is now one BOF meeting closer to extinction. And KRSA claims to be a 501c3 nonprofit organization that focuses on conservation, not politics. Right.

They appear to be happy enough to continue killing the river for short term gain; catching them until they are gone.

A few highlights: n The sports fishing industry wrote the new commercial fishing management plans, ignoring new science that has become available. In a commercial fishery that supplies 5 percent of the global production of wild sockeye and $200 milC

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P eninsula Frank M ullen lion to our economy, the sport fish lobby wrote the commercial fisheries plan. Seriously! n Two members of the board (Johnstone and Kluberton) dominated all discussion, and were clearly in control. The other 5 members were rarely heard, and often seemed steamrolled. n The board, despite dozens of submissions of scientific data, totally ignored all the implications. For instance, a recently released Kenai River turbidity study that irrefutably illustrates a connection between motorboat traffic and dangerously poor in-river water quality was totally ignored.

Quite clear that the underlying motive is to save the guides rather than save the Kenai king! n The facts prove that plenty of fish currently make their way through the commercial fishery to Northern District streams. The drift fleet harvests only about 5 percent of the silvers headed up that way.

Ninety-five percent of a million silvers is clearly not enough for this insatiable appetite! n A huge user group has been rejected entirely in this process: people that buy fish from commercial fishermen. Not everyone is a combat fisherman! n The Board restricted set netters. Even less fishing time, linkeage to in-river closures, incentives to reduce gear by cutting it down and making it shallower. No science to back up these actions. n The Board continues to manage the fleet in various “boxes” and “corridors” despite new science that disproves the concept that this will reduce harvest of Northern District sockeye. Adaptive in-season management would be far more effective.

Prescriptive areas defy real time salmon movements. n The Board is convinced that tens of thousands of “extra” fish will find their way to Mat Valley streams due to corridor restrictions. If this doesn’t work, as we told them it would not, we will get the blame anyway. Science doesn’t matter, only political perception matters. n ADF&G staff, when asked, admitted that overescapment of salmon into the Kenai and Kasilof rivers would be detrimental to future runs. The department has allowed for sockeye overescapement in the Kenai 8 of the past 11 years. The risk to future stocks and lost harvest opportunities to fishermen and the Kenai Borough economy had no impact on the discussion. The overwhelming, clear, singleminded goals: “Get the Silvers home regardless of cost” and “keep KRSA and the guides happy regardless of adverse habitat impacts to the Kenai River.”

Managing a $200 million plus fishery to the weakest link makes no sense. Yes, let’s be sure that adequate fish return to streams and rivers. But the obvious eagerness of the Board to manage the entire fishery to the benefit of “300,000 folks in the valley with a fishing pole in one hand” (and a vote in the other) at the expense of jobs and the economy on the Kenai Peninsula represents more than swagger and grab. It is simply morally and ethically wrong.

Frank Mullen lives in Homer. He has been a sport and commercial fisherman all his life, a businessman, and served on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly for three terms.

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

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n Edward K. Polley, 37, address unknown, pleaded guilty to One count of fishing without a permit, four counts of fishing during closed period, four counts of Fish and Game violations, four counts of fishing with illegal gear and one count of fishing overlimit gear, committed from May 26, 2003 to June 9, 2003. He was fined a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for three years. n Cole R. Sedy, 22, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to thirddegree theft, committed Dec. 28. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined a $5 0 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and ordered to pay restitution. n Tammy L. Aaronson, 43, address unknown, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault, committed July 10, 2012. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Sharon O. Alexie, 23, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license revoked and one count of violating conditions of release from a misdemeanor, committed July 14. On count one, she was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had her license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for two years. On count two, she was fined a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Sharon O. Alexie, 23, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of violating conditions of release and one count of fourthdegree criminal mischief, committed Dec. 7. On count one, she was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment and placed on probation for two years. On the count of fourth-degree criminal mischief, she was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment and comply with all recommendations, including a mental health assessment and counseling if

Court reports recommended, ordered to have no contact with victim unless written consent is filed with the court, ordered not to possess or consume alcohol for three years and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Colby Joel Altman, 20, of Homer, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed Oct. 19. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Krystie M. Anderson, 28, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked, committed March 26. He was sentenced to 40 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for two years. n Frederick M. Anglebrandt, 37, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving weapons, committed May 24. On count one, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for two years. On the count of fifth-degree misconduct involving weapons, he was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 15 days suspended, may perform 40 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was fined a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Erik K. Ask, 47, of Chelan Falls, Washington, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 28. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 57 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for one year. n Timothy R. Berg II, 30, address unknown, pleaded guilty to one count of guide aiding in Fish and Game violation by

client, a misdemeanor committed July 21, 2011. He was fined $2,500 with $1,500 suspended and a $50 court surcharge, had his sportfish guide license suspended for one year and suspended during period of probation if violation of Fish and Game laws occurs and was placed on probation for thee years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n James H. Duncan, 49, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal trespass, committed Sept. 13. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, ordered to have no contact with Soldotna Safeway store and placed on probation for five years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Caleb James Forbes, 21, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Feb. 4. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 117 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Laura R. Harman, 58, address unknown, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Nov. 2. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $50 jail surcharge, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Bruce H. Hawkins, 28, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Jan. 19. He was

fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited all items seized and placed on probation for six months. n Matthew D. Kidd, 33, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to fourthdegree assault – causing fear of injury, committed Jan. 11. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended and credit for time served, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Keith Michael Lohry, 21, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to improper use of registration/title/ plates, committed Jan. 4. He was fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for one year. n Andrew A. Malone, 24, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to attempted fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed March 24, 2013. He was sentenced to two months in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Dee Woodrow Power III, 20, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of violating conditions of release from a misdemeanor, committed Jan. 17. On the count of driving under the influence, Power was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended (time served), fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, $330 cost of imprisonment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for two years. On the count of violating conditions of release, Power was fined a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

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Troopers, APD not aware of any Alaska leads in Pennsylvania case ANCHORAGE — Alaska law enforcement agencies confirmed Tuesday they have been in contact with authorities in Pennsylvania after a woman there claimed to have participated in at least 22 murders.

A Pennsylvania prosecutor on Tuesday said police have yet to substantiate a 19-year-old woman’s claims.

In a recent prison interview, Miranda Barbour claimed to have previously killed at least 22 people in multiple states, including Alaska, as part of her involvement in a satanic cult.

Alaska State Troopers say they will follow up on any credible lead. But at this time, they are not aware of any information or evidence that would implicate she’s involved with a homicide in Alaska.

Anchorage police say they haven’t been made aware of any activities but would investigate any claims if they become available from authorities.

Proposal would change makeup of Judicial Council JUNEAU — Several Republican state senators are looking at changing the makeup of the commission charged with vetting judicial candidates from which the governor would select a judge.

Sen. Pete Kelly, R-Fairbanks, wants public members to outnumber attorneys on the Judicial Council. He says the current list has no regional diversity, Alaska Public Radio Network reported.

“It reads like an urban Alaskan phonebook,” Kelly said.

“Attorney members: Ketchikan, Ketchikan, Juneau, Juneau, Juneau, Juneau, Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Anchorage, Anchorage, Anchorage.”

Kelly wants to see public members outnumber attorneys two-to-one. The change would increase the number of lawyers on the council from three to five and increase the public members from three to 10.

Since statehood, the Judicial Council has been made up of three attorneys, three public members and the chief justice of the Alaska Supreme Court.

Kelly also expressed a secondary concern with the current formula. He said when the public members and attorney members are split, the chief justice has sided with the lawyers in a little over half those cases. He thinks that creates a conflict of interest for the chief justice.

In 2012, a conservative advocacy group, Alaska Family Action, filed a complaint against the council, arguing that the council shouldn’t be able to campaign on behalf of judges. The case concerned the retention of Anchorage Superior Court Judge Sen Tan, who received high marks from the Judicial Council but was targeted for removal by Alaska Family Action because of his ruling in a case involving the state’s abortion laws.

Last year, Kelly introduced a separate bill to prevent the council from doing just that.

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Wage hike would lift pay, cost jobs

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Boosting the federal minimum wage as President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are proposing would increase earnings for more than 16.5 million people by 2016 but also cut employment by roughly 500,000 jobs, Congress’ nonpartisan budget analyst said Tuesday.

In a report containing ammunition for both supporters and opponents of the Democratic election-year proposal, the Congressional Budget Office said gradually raising the minimum from $7.25 hourly to $10.10 would lift 900,000 people above the federal poverty level by 2016. That is out of 45 million who would otherwise live in poverty without an increase.

But the analysis also noted a downside: About 0.3 percent fewer jobs, especially for lowincome workers; higher costs for business owners and higher prices for consumers.

The study was unveiled as the Senate prepares for a March debate on a plan by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, ramping up the minimum in three steps to $10.10 by 2016. The proposal is backed by Obama and is a keystone of Democrats’ campaign-season plans to highlight their effort to make incomes more equitable, but it faces strong Republican opposition and long odds of approval by Congress.

The analysis, which examined increases very similar to Harkin’s, immediately added fuel to the partisan dispute over the proposal. It put authoritative weight behind longtime GOP claims that increasing the minimum wage would cost jobs by forcing companies to spend more on wages, putting Demo-

‘If and when Democrats try to push this irresponsible proposal, they should be prepared to explain why up to a million Americans should be kept from having a job — beyond the work already lost due to Obamacare.’

— Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. crats on the defensive.

“This report confirms what we’ve long known: While helping some, mandating higher wages has real costs, including fewer people working,” said Brendan Buck, spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. “With unemployment Americans’ top concern, our focus should be creating — not destroying — jobs for those who need them most.”

The budget office said its estimate of employment losses was approximate. It said the actual impact would likely range from a very slight employment reduction to a loss of 1 million workers.

“If and when Democrats try to push this irresponsible proposal, they should be prepared to explain why up to a million Americans should be kept from having a job — beyond the work already lost due to Obamacare,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., using a favorite nickname of the GOP’s favorite election-year target — Obama’s 2010 health care overhaul.

Democrats cited other studies that they said concluded employment would not be reduced.

They said job-reduction claims are overblown and outweighed by the benefits to workers and the overall economy as lowpaid employees use their higher incomes to spend more money.

The CBO job-loss figures

“do not reflect the overall consensus view of economists which is that raising the minimum wage has little or no negative effect on employment,” Jason Furman, chairman of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, said in a blog post with council member Betsey Stevenson. Instead, they emphasized the millions who would gain higher wages and the 900,000 boosted above poverty.

“No matter how the critics

spin this report, the CBO made it absolutely clear: Raising the minimum wage would lift almost one million Americans out of poverty, increase the pay of low-income workers by $31 billion, and help build an economy that works for everyone,” said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

A minimum wage boost can cost jobs because employers can compensate for their higher wage costs by raising prices, prompting consumers to purchase fewer goods and services and, in turn, encouraging companies to hire fewer workers, the report said. A minimum wage increase also encourages some businesses to trim the number of low-paid workers.

But the study said the effect can be mixed.

It noted that some firms would react by getting higher productivity from their workers, and some would see sav-

ings because increased wages could reduce turnover. Other companies could benefit as increased spending by low-wage workers boosts demand for their products.

After 2016, Harkin’s measure would require the minimum wage to be increased annually to reflect rising inflation.

The study also examined the impact of boosting the minimum wage to just $9 hourly by 2016 and leaving it at that level afterward. That lesser increase would have smaller effects: About 100,000 fewer jobs, higher wages for 7.6 million workers and 300,000 people lifted out of poverty.

The report said the increase to $10.10 would add $31 billion to the earnings of lowwage workers. But it noted that only 19 percent of that increase would go to families earning less than the poverty thresh-

old, while 29 percent would go to families earning more than triple the poverty level. That is because many low-wage earners are not in low-wage families.

But in addition, income would decrease by $17 billion for families earning at least six times the poverty level because that group would be affected most by lost business income and price increases.

The report said that besides boosting wages for people earning less than $10.10 hourly, some people making more than that amount would also see higher earnings as bosses adjust their pay scales upward.

Some people’s incomes would grow as their earnings increase, causing them to pay more taxes. But for others, income would fall — reducing their tax burden — and still others would begin collecting unemployment insurance.

Riot police move in against Kiev protest camp

By MARIA DANILOVA Associated Press

KIEV, Ukraine — Defiant protesters shouted “Glory to Ukraine” as burning tents lit up the night sky after thousands of riot police moved against the sprawling protest camp in the center of Kiev on Tuesday.

The police, armed with stun grenades and water cannons, attacked the camp after at least 18 people died and hundreds were injured in street clashes. The violence was the deadliest in nearly three months of anti-government protests that have paralyzed Ukraine’s capital in a struggle over the nation’s identity.

Opposition leader Vitali Klitschko urged the 20,000 protesters to defend the camp on Independence Square.

Early Wednesday morning, government AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky agencies said seven police officers and 11 Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Kiev’s Independence Square, protesters have died in the violence. the epicenter of the country’s current unrest, Kiev, Ukraine, Feb. 18.

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Around the World With talks failing, Assad gaining, rebels radicalizing, US struggles for options WASHINGTON — With peace talks failing, Syria’s government on the offensive and moderate rebels pushed aside by al-Qaida-linked militants, the Obama administration is struggling for new ideas to halt a savage civil war.

Extending beyond Syria, the crisis is also an accelerating national security threat to the United States, officials say. And that, in part, has led to a fresh look at previously shelved ideas, including more robust assistance to Western-backed rebels.

Officials also have looked at newer, more far-reaching options, including drone strikes on rebel factions who might aspire to attack the United States — though such strikes are seen as unlikely for now.

American officials remain hampered by the same constraints that have stymied the U.S. response throughout the three-year civil war, including concern that lethal assistance could end up in the hands of extremists. And then there also is President Barack Obama’s own distaste for military action.

Speaking cautiously, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Tuesday, “We have to examine what the alternatives some might be proposing are and whether they’re in our national security interest.” He added that the administration also was concerned about whether stepped-up intervention could lead to “unintended consequences.”

Iran rejects key demand of world powers: it won’t scrap any nuclear facility VIENNA — Iran drew a red line on Tuesday on how far it would go at landmark nuclear talks, saying as the meeting opened that it would not buckle to pressure from the U.S. and five other world powers to scrap any of its nuclear facilities.

The statement by Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested tough talks ahead, constituting a rejection of a central demand by the six countries.

At the same time, neither side can afford to have the talks fail.

Lack of agreement would leave Iran struggling under the weight of harsh economic sanctions and a threat of military strikes by Israel, which sees Iran’s nuclear program as an unacceptable security threat primarily designed to develop weapons.

The United States has promised to protect Israel, but said more time is needed for diplomacy and sanctions to try to reduce the threat Israel faces from Iran.

Suspect in Florida music shooting compared himself to a rape victim by being blamed

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Florida software designer accused of killing a black teenager during an argument over loud music compared himself to a rape victim, telling his fiancee in a recorded jailhouse phone call that the police were trying to blame him for the shooting when he was only defending himself.

In a series of taped phone calls and jailhouse visits released Tuesday by prosecutors, Michael Dunn also expressed surprise at the media attention his November 2012 shooting of 17-year-old Jordan Davis outside a Jacksonville convenience store had drawn and expressed confidence that he would be exonerated once a jury heard all the facts.

Dunn, 47, was convicted Saturday of three counts of attempted second-degree murder for shooting at three of Davis’ friends who were all inside an SUV, but the jury hung on a first-degree murder charge for Davis’ death.

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By TOM RAUM Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants to put major emerging trade deals with Europe and Asia on a “fast track” to congressional passage.

But with midterm elections looming, many fellow Democrats are working to sidetrack them instead.

At the same time, Obama has found an ally in a traditional foe, Republican House Speaker John Boehner.

If ratified, the proposals — the Trans-Atlantic and TransPacific Trade and Investment Partnerships — would create the largest free-trade zone in the world, covering roughly half of all global trade.

In his State of the Union address, Obama asked Congress to give him “trade promotion authority,” usually known as fast track, to negotiate the twin trade deals. But the separate negotiations with the European Union and 11 Pacific Rim nations are generating strong emotions at home and abroad.

Many Democrats up for reelection in November are fearful of drawing primary-election opposition over the trade talks.

Concerned about lost jobs that are important to labor unions, they’re abandoning Obama on this issue.

Late last year in fact, 151 House Democrats, roughly three quarters of the chamber’s Democratic membership, signed a letter to Obama signaling their opposition to granting him fast-track trade authority.

Obama said his goal in requesting such authority was “to protect our workers, protect our environment and open new markets to new goods stamped ‘Made in the USA.’” But the president, never known as an enthusiastic free-trader in the past, has yet to make an all-out push for the authority, which was last approved by Congress in 2002 for President George W. Bush but expired in 2007.

Meanwhile, some European allies are pushing back, still peeved over disclosures of National Security Agency surveillance of them.

Obama had hoped an agreement could be reached on the trans-Pacific talks before he visited Japan and other Asian nations in April. The Pacific talks are further along than the Atlantic ones.

But the trans-Pacific talks have been complicated by disputes over environmental issues and resistance in some Asian countries to a wholesale lowering of trade barriers. Also, U.S. standing in the region took a hit when Obama missed the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation meeting last October because

of the American government shutdown.

At home, clearly more Republicans support free-trade agreements than do Democrats.

Business interests generally favor such pacts, while labor unions tend to oppose them.

Lower-priced imported goods and services may be welcomed

by U.S. consumers, but one consequence can be the loss of U.S. manufacturing and service jobs.

Fast-track authority speeds up congressional action on trade deals by barring amendments.

Boehner, R-Ohio, taunts Obama by asserting that “Trade Promotion Authority is ready to go. So why isn’t it done?”

“It isn’t done because the president hasn’t lifted a finger to get Democrats in Congress to support it,” Boehner said, answering his own question. “And with jobs on the line, the president needs to pick up his phone and call his own party, so that we can get this done.”

It isn’t yet clear whether Boehner’s retreat from years of political brinkmanship in pushing a debt limit increase through the House last week will help to forge a bipartisan consensus on the trade deals.

A fast-track bill may be “ready to go” in the GOP-controlled House but certainly isn’t in the Democratic-led Senate,

where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has given it a thumbs-down. “I’m against fast track,” Reid says flatly. “Everyone would be well advised just to not push this right now.”

White House press secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday that, “We’re going to continue to press for this priority, as we have in the past. Mindful, of course, and recognizing that there are differing views on these issues in both parties, not just the Democratic Party.”

The top House Democrat, Nancy Pelosi, also opposes fast track President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, used the powers to speed congressional approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the United States, Mexico and Canada in 1993. The landmark pact had been negotiated under his predecessor, President George H.W. Bush.

George W. Bush used the same authority to push through Congress the Central American Free Trade Agreement in 2005.

Even without fast track, Obama was able to win congressional passage of free-trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea the old-fashioned way in 2011.

But the stakes are higher now. And, little by little, the politics of approaching midterm elections are intruding.

Influential Iraqi cleric rebukes government

By SINAN SALAHEDDIN Associated Press

BAGHDAD — Just days after announcing he was retiring from politics, a hard-line Shiite cleric who has traditionally played the role of kingmaker delivered a scathing rebuke of the Iraqi government and even politicians in his own movement Tuesday, suggesting he’s not giving up his influence as national elections draw near.

Muqtada al-Sadr’s statement came as the country is mired in a resurgence of violence with Sunni militants battling the Shiite-led government for control of volatile areas west of Baghdad and an uptick in deadly bombings mainly targeting security officials and Shiite areas.

Several explosive-laden cars blew up Tuesday in Baghdad and cities to the south, killing at least 33 people and wounding dozens.

In a televised speech from his home in the holy Shiite city of Najaf, al-Sadr sharply criticized the Iraqi government for failing to achieve security, or improve public services or the economy.

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for him to stay in power,” al-Sadr said, reading from a written statement. “Iraq is being governed by blood-thirsty wolves and people panting after money while leaving the people engulfed with suffering and fear.”

But he called on Iraqis to vote in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 30 and to choose honest candidates.

Al-Sadr also slammed politicians linked to his own movement, accusing them of “collecting money, shedding blood and violating people’s dignity under our name, shrugging off decisions and religious rulings,” by exploiting his family’s

name.

Al-Sadr’s statement that he was retiring from politics on Saturday surprised many Iraqis as it came just over two months before national parliamentary elections are due to be held.

Sadrists hold 40 out of 325 seats in the legislature, making them the largest single Shiite bloc, and hold six Cabinet seats.

The mercurial cleric, whose followers were blamed for some of the worst sectarian violence and attacks against U.S. forces during the war, has made such announcements before and observers were divided over whether he was sincere this time or posturing for support.

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Venezuela opposition leader arrested before supporters

By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela — Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez emerged from days of hiding and surrendered to police before thousands of supporters Tuesday, saying he hopes his arrest awakens Venezuela to the corruption and economic disaster caused by 15 years of socialist rule.

Speaking with a megaphone to more than 10,000 people, Lopez said that he didn’t fear going to jail to defend his beliefs and constitutional right to peacefully protest against President Nicolas Maduro’s government.

“If my jailing serves to awaken a people, serves to awaken Venezuela ... then it will be well worth the infamous imprisonment imposed upon me directly, with cowardice, by Nicolas Maduro,” Lopez told the sea of supporters who were dressed in white to symbolize non-violence. Venezuela’s red, yellow and blue flag hung from his shoulders.

Lopez is being charged with inciting the violence dur-

ing protests last week in which three people were killed as government forces clashed with protesters. He faces charges including homicide and vandalism of public property.

The threat of more violence hung over Tuesday’s demonstration as Maduro led a rival march to denounce what he calls a “fascist” plot to overthrow him. But Lopez’s repeated appeals for restraint, a strong police presence and heavy rain appeared to calm emotions and there were no reports of major violence.

After a short speech, Lopez descended from a statue of 19th century Cuban independence hero Jose Marti, and waving a flower over his head walked a few feet to a police line, where he turned himself in to face what supporters say are trumped-up charges.

His fist raised in defiance, Lopez was pulled into an armored vehicle and driven away.

A cordon of heavily armed police blocked supporters from marching downtown as they had originally planned.

Hours after the arrest, Maduro addressed the rival crowd

of red-shirted, pro-government oil workers, and said he personally oversaw security arrangements to make sure the opposition march and Lopez’s surrender didn’t generate violence.

“Nobody has the right to subject families to street violence by small, armed and hooded groups that today, the 18th of February, wanted to overthrow the government,” Maduro said, accusing Lopez of “psychological warfare” and treason.

“In Venezuela everyone has full political freedoms.”

Maduro said Lopez would be escorted to a jail outside Caracas by National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello, who in recent days met with the opposition leader’s family to warn them of an attempt by right-wing extremists to assassinate him. He didn’t provide any details or evidence to back up the claim.

The dueling rallies came one day after Maduro’s government gave three U.S. Embassy officials 48 hours to leave the country, claiming they were supporting opposition plots to topple his 10-month-old ad-

ministration.

In Washington, the State Department on Tuesday said allegations that the U.S. is helping to organize protests are “baseless and false” and said it was evaluating what retaliatory action to take for the diplomats’ expulsion. Maduro has expelled American diplomats twice before.

“We’ve seen many times that the Venezuelan government tries to distract from its own actions by blaming the U.S.,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said, adding that the Obama administration was “alarmed” by displays of violence by security forces and pro-government militias at recent demonstrations.

Hundreds of students have spent the past week in the streets of Caracas alternating between peaceful protests by day and pitched battles with police at night in unrest fed by hardships that include rampant crime, 56 percent inflation and shortages of basic goods.

Three people were killed in clashes last Wednesday — two students and a government supporter. News videos and photo-

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A opposition protester holding a Venezuelan flag yells at Bolivarian National Guards blocking the path leading to downtown Caracas, Venezuela, Feb. 18. Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez emerged from days of hiding and surrendered to police before thousands of supporters on Tuesday.

graphs taken at the time indicate at least one of the students was killed when pro-government militia members fired directly into a crowd of protesters. On Monday, a 17-year-old boy was killed when an unidentified vehicle accelerated into a group of student protesters in the state of Sucre.

Evelyn Montes, a medical

student participating in Tuesday’s protests, said the arrest of Lopez will make plain to many Venezuelans and the world what she considers Maduro’s authoritarian bent.

“People are scared,” Montes said as protesters began to gather in eastern Caracas on Tuesday. “This will open their eyes.”

Snowden elected leader of students at UK school LONDON — Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden was elected Tuesday as the official representative of the student body at the University of Glasgow.

Students at the institution say that they nominated Snowden to make a statement about democratic rights.

“We showed Edward Snowden and other brave whistleblowers that we stand in solidarity with them, regardless of where they are,” they said in a statement.

Snowden, who leaked documents disclosing details of U.S. spies’ surveillance of the Internet and telephone communications, has received temporary asylum in Russia.

Glasgow students had earlier said they contacted Snowden through his lawyers and he agreed to stand for the job, known as rector.

Previous rectors at the university include Winnie Mandela, who was elected though students knew that she would not be able to travel to Glasgow.

Given that Britain has an extradition treaty with the United States, where Snowden is wanted on criminal charges, it is most unlikely that he would choose to come.

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Politics, weather heat up in Sochi Maze has no problem with slushy slopes in giant slalom FRED LIEF AP Sports Writer

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SOCHI, Russia — The politics got a little hotter. The slopes got a lot slushier.

On a day when the mountain courses seemed better suited for the crawl or butterfly but posed no obstacle to Tina Maze, the Sochi Olympics took a more overt political turn.

Two members of the punk group Pussy Riot — Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina — were among nine people detained Tuesday while walking in downtown Sochi.

All were later released and no charges were filed.

The two group members burst from the police station wearing trademark ski masks — one pink, one blue. Police said they were questioned about a theft at the hotel where they were staying.

Pussy Riot has become an international flashpoint for those who contend Vladimir Putin’s government has exceeded its authority in dealing with an array of issues, notably human and gay rights.

“We are constantly surrounded by people ... who are shadowing us, following our every move and looking for any excuse to detain us,” Tolokonnikova said after her release.

At the Olympic Park, the Russian hockey team looked plenty vulnerable in its opening hockey game in the elimination round, defeating Norway 4-0 in a game that — despite the scoreline — was anything but a rout.

No questions, however, about the Dutch speedskaters.

Jorrit Bergsma won the men’s 10,000 meters to lead another sweep of the medals for the Netherlands.

Seven gold medals were on offer on Day 12 and among the winners were Emil Hegle

Svendsen of Norway in biathlon, Pierre Vaultier of France in snowboardcross, South Korea in short track relay and Joergen Graabak of Norway in Nordic combined.

SKIING: Neither rain nor snow could keep Maze from her appointed rounds. The Slovenian skier captured her second gold medal of these games by winning the giant slalom. Maze was in full command, leading all the way and finishing 0.07 seconds ahead of Anna Fenninger of Austria. Defending champion Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany was the bronze medalist and teen sensation Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. was fifth in her Olympic debut. Last week, Maze tied for the gold medal in the downhill in glorious sunshine. On Tuesday, the sun seemed lost in the hills. Maze marked the moment in the spirit of Michael Phelps, simulating a breaststroke in the icy slop. “We are all wet, so I said, ‘Why not?’” Maze said.

“It’s been a great day for me.”

HOCKEY: Russia is playing under immense pressure in Sochi. It did not look strong in the preliminary round, and that was the case against Norway, which hasn’t won an Olympic hockey game since its home Lillehammer Games in 1994.

The game was scoreless after one period and 2-0 after two.

Russia got two goals from Alexander Radulov and advanced to the quarterfinals against Finland on Wednesday. Latvia, the Czech Republic and Slovenia also advanced to the quarterfinals.

SPEEDSKATING: The podium has become a second home for the Dutch, with the walls painted orange. Bergsma set an Olympic record with his time of 12 minutes, 44.45 seconds. He was followed by Sven Kramer and Bob de Jong, sending the Dutch to their fourth

Sports Briefs Iron Dog racers arrive in Nome The Iron Dog reached its halfway point in Nome on Tuesday, with race leaders Mike Morgan of Nome and Chris Olds of Eagle River reaching the halfway point of the 2,000-mile race at 4:37 p.m.

At 5:02 p.m., Cory Davis of Soldotna and Ryan Simons of Alberta arrived in Nome. Davis has four gold medals in the X Games, while Simons has two. But the two have relatively little Iron Dog experience, with Davis having one race and Simons none.

Davis is the son of Scott Davis of Soldotna, the seven-time champion who scratched in Galena on Tuesday due to mechanical problems.

Marc McKenna of Anchorage and Dusty VanMeter of Kasilof, a five-time champ, got into Nome in fourth place at 5:20 p.m. The pair is seeking their third straight title.

In all, the top six teams into Nome were within two hours of each other.

Devin Labarbera of Kenai is a rookie in the race. He was in 32nd place as of Tuesday night.

Midwest squad wraps tourney with win The Midwest squad, with three Kenai River Brown Bears, notched a 4-1 win over the North on Tuesday in the final day of the North American Hockey League Top Prospects Tournament.

Vincent Stefan had an assist for the Midwest and finished plus2, while Conor Deal also had an assist on an empty-netter and was plus-1. Jake Davidson also was plus-1.

The USA Hockey National Team Development Program U-17 squad topped the NAHL U-18 selects 5-1. Sebastian Fuchs and Nathan Colwell played on the team and neither notched a point.

The players now fly home to travel to Fairbanks to face the Ice Dogs on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

The Bears are currently in fifth place in the Midwest Division, two points behind the Wenatchee (Wash.) Wild for the final playoff spot.

Fairbanks leads the division with 74 points, while the Minnesota Wilderness have 62, the Coulee Region (Wis.) Chill have 58, Wenatchee has 54 and Kenai River has 52. Wenatchee has 11 games left, while Kenai River has 13.

Fuzzy Predator ski race set The Tsalteshi Trails Association will host the first-ever Fuzzy Predator 11K race Sunday at the trails behind Skyview High School.

The race will be done on the trails named after fuzzy predators.

There will be a freestyle and a classic race.

The race starts at 11 a.m., with registration at 10 a.m.

Registration before race day, at tsalteshi.org, is $25 for adults and $15 for students. Tsalteshi Trails Association members get a $5 price break.

Incognito offers apologies to Martin Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito offered apologies to teammate Jonathan Martin, team owner Stephen Ross and investigator Ted Wells on Tuesday in the wake of the NFL-ordered report detailing a racially charged bullying scandal.

The report stated there was a “pattern of harassment” committed by Incognito and teammates John Jerry and Mike Pouncey that extended to two Dolphins linemen and an assistant trainer, all targets of vicious taunts and racist insults. — Staff and wire reports

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Slovenia’s Tina Maze passes a gate in the second run of the women’s giant slalom to win the gold medal at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Tuesday in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

podium sweep at this venue and giving them a total of 19 speedskating medals. Kramer had to settle for silver after botching certain victory in this race in Vancouver four years ago with a baffling mistake in a lane change.

BIATHLON: Svendsen edged Martin Fourcade of France to win gold in the men’s 15-kilometer mass start biathlon. They both finished in 42 minutes, 29.1 seconds, with Svendsen’s ski crossing the line a fraction ahead. This was Svendsen’s fourth career Olympic medal but first in Sochi. Ondrej Moravec of Czech Republic won bronze for his second medal of the games.

SNOWBOARD: Vaultier held off Nikolay Olyunin of Russia to win the gold medal in men’s snowboardcross on a chopped-up course slowed by drizzle. Alex Deibold of the U.S., a wax technician for the Americans in Vancouver four years ago, took the bronze. Italy’s Omar Visintin was removed by a stretcher after crashing in the semifinals. The event was pushed back a day because of heavy fog.

SHORT TRACK: South Korea won the 3,000-meter relay, passing China on the last lap to AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth take the lead. Four years ago in Vancouver, the South Koreans Norway’s Emil Hegle Svendsen, left, outsprints France’s Martin finished first, but were disquali- Fourcade to win the men’s biathlon 15K mass start at the 2014 — See SOCHI, Page A-11 Winter Olympics on Tuesday in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

Nikiski cagers sweep Skyview

By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

The Skyview boys hoops team found itself in a position all too familiar Tuesday night at Skyview High School.

Trailing by 12 points early in the fourth quarter, the Panthers rallied back and cut the deficit to two points with under three minutes to go, but this time a victory was not in the cards.

The Bulldogs held on for a 6153 win.

In the first time the two Southcentral Conference teams have met this season, Nikiski

led most of the way but could never find a comfortable lead.

“I was thinking let’s not get too tight,” said Nikiski coach Reid Kornstad. “We’ve been here before, and when we tighten up it doesn’t go well, so let’s stay loose and focus on what we’ve worked on in practice.”

Senior Seth Carstens led the Bulldogs with 21 points, while teammates Luke Johnson and Cade Anderson contributed 14 each. Skyview was led by Micah Hilbish with 15 points and Tim Duke with 12.

“We made a few mistakes there (at the end),” said Skyview

coach Jesse Settlemyer. “It was communication errors, I think the understanding is you have to make a play on the ball, and sometimes one guy may be a second behind what the other guy is doing.”

Nikiski improved to 6-13 with the win, while Skyview dropped to 7-10 overall (1-4 conference).

Both teams streaked out of the gate early with 35 combined points in the first quarter, and midway through the second quarter, Skyview trailed by three. Nikiski then proceeded to finish the final four minutes,

57 seconds, of the first half on a 9-3 run, leaving the Bulldogs with a 32-23 lead at halftime.

Skyview came out of the break with a quick Chad Harley layup to cut into the lead, but Nikiski answered with a 3-pointer from Anderson. The third quarter quickly fell into a pattern — for every Skyview basket, Nikiski seemingly had an answer to it.

“I wanted them to mix it up, but for the most part stay with what got us there,” Kornstad said. “Try to keep the offense on its toes a little bit by switchSee HOOPS, page A-11

Scoreboard Olympics Medals Table

At Sochi, Russia Through Tuesday, Feb. 18 (67 of 98 events) Nation G S B Tot Netherlands 6 6 8 20 United States 6 4 10 20 Russia 5 8 6 19 Norway 7 4 7 18 Canada 4 9 4 17 Germany 8 3 4 15 France 3 1 5 9 Austria 2 6 1 9 Sweden 2 5 2 9 Switzerland 5 2 1 8 Belarus 5 0 1 6 China 3 2 1 6 Slovenia 2 1 3 6 Czech Republic 1 3 2 6 Japan 1 3 2 6 Italy 0 2 4 6 Poland 4 0 0 4 South Korea 2 1 1 4 Australia 0 2 1 3 Latvia 0 1 2 3 Britain 1 0 1 2 Finland 0 2 0 2 Slovakia 1 0 0 1 Croatia 0 1 0 1 Kazakhstan 0 0 1 1 Ukraine 0 0 1 1

Basketball NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Toronto 29 24 Brooklyn 24 27 New York 20 33 Boston 19 35 Philadelphia 15 40 Southeast Division

Pct GB .547 — .471 4 .377 9 .352 10½ .273 15

Miami 38 Atlanta 25 Washington 25 Charlotte 24 Orlando 16 Central Division Indiana 41 Chicago 27 Detroit 22 Cleveland 21 Milwaukee 10

14 27 28 30 39

.731 — .481 13 .472 13½ .444 15 .291 23½

12 25 31 33 43

.774 — .519 13½ .415 19 .389 20½ .189 31

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division San Antonio 39 15 Houston 36 17 Dallas 32 23 Memphis 30 23 New Orleans 23 29 Northwest Division Oklahoma City 43 12 Portland 36 17 Minnesota 25 28 Denver 24 28 Utah 19 33 Pacific Division L.A. Clippers 37 19 Phoenix 31 21 Golden State 31 22 L.A. Lakers 18 35 Sacramento 18 35

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.782 — .679 6 .472 17 .462 17½ .365 22½ .661 — .596 4 .585 4½ .340 17½ .340 17½

Tuesday’s Games Indiana 108, Atlanta 98 Cleveland 114, Philadelphia 85 Toronto 103, Washington 93 Charlotte 108, Detroit 96 Milwaukee 104, Orlando 100 Memphis 98, New York 93 Miami 117, Dallas 106 Phoenix 112, Denver 107, OT San Antonio 113, L.A. Clippers 103 Wednesday’s Games Orlando at Cleveland, 3 p.m.

Detroit at Charlotte, 3 p.m.

Chicago at Toronto, 3 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 3:30 p.m.

Indiana at Minnesota, 4 p.m.

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Boston at Phoenix, 5 p.m.

Brooklyn at Utah, 5 p.m.

San Antonio at Portland, 6 p.m.

Golden State at Sacramento, 6 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m.

All Times AST

Women’s Scores EAST Delaware 55, Drexel 50 Georgetown 60, St. John’s 57 Saint Joseph’s 61, Duquesne 59 Seton Hall 82, Providence 72 MIDWEST Creighton 70, Xavier 61 Marquette 80, DePaul 74 Wright St. 92, Oakland 78

Men’s Scores EAST Brooklyn 87, John Jay 52 CCSU 73, St. Francis (NY) 71 Caldwell 85, Concordia (N.Y.) 74 Chestnut Hill 81, Georgian Court 65 Dominican (NY) 90, Felician 83 Hobart 72, Union (NY) 61 Lehman 74, CCNY 59 Post (Conn.) at Bloomfield, ppd.

St. John’s 77, Butler 52 Villanova 82, Providence 79, 2OT W. New England at Salve Regina, ppd.

SOUTH Berea 87, Alice Lloyd 74 Clemson 73, NC State 56 Columbia (Mo.) 85, Mid Continent 57 Duke 68, Georgia Tech 51 Freed-Hardeman 103, HarrisStowe 77 George Washington 73, Richmond 65

Kentucky 84, Mississippi 70 Louisville 80, South Florida 54 Maryland 71, Wake Forest 60 Tennessee 67, Georgia 48 Virginia 57, Virginia Tech 53 MIDWEST Detroit 65, Ill.-Chicago 59 Drake 70, N. Iowa 67 Illinois St. 67, Missouri St. 63 Iowa at Indiana, ppd.

Iowa St. 85, Texas 76 Marian, Ind. 65, Spring Arbor 50 S. Illinois 75, Bradley 64 SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 80, Arlington Baptist 66 Kansas 64, Texas Tech 63 FAR WEST Boise St. 84, Colorado St. 72 Concordia (Ore.) 83, Northwest U. 67 Corban 70, Warner Pacific 66 Idaho 96, CS Northridge 88 San Diego St. 60, Utah St. 45 San Jose St. 66, Nevada 64 Wyoming 72, Fresno St. 66

Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with RHP Justin Masterson on a one-year contract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with OF Brett Carroll on a minor league contract.

National League NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with LHP Dana Eveland and RHP Buddy Carlyle on minor league contracts.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association

CHICAGO BULLS — Signed F Jarvis Varnado to a 10-day contract.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Assigned F Andre Roberson to Tulsa (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS —Signed OL Gabe Carimi.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed WR Chris Matthews to a reserve/ future contract.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Released LB T.J. Hill.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Announced the retirement of WR Terrence Edwards.

SOCCER Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS — Signed G John Berner.

National Women’s Soccer League SKY BLUE FC — Signed F Nanase Kiryu.

North American Soccer League JACKSONVILLE ARMADA FC — Announced team nickname is Armada.

COLLEGE CASTLETON — Named Jessica Kischko field hockey coach.

GEORGIA — Dismissed S Josh Harvey-Clemons from the football team.

NYU — Named James Barrett softball coach.

OREGON STATE — Named John Garrett offensive coordinator.

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH — Announced F Terrance Shannon has left the men’s team for personal reasons.

WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE_ Named Jason Murphy soccer coach.

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James scores 42, Heat topple Mavs

By The Associated Press

DALLAS — LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points and the Miami Heat tuned up for a showdown with Oklahoma City by beating the Dallas Mavericks 117-106 Tuesday night.

James, who had his first 40-point game of the season, scored the first eight points and 10 overall in a 14-0 run that put the Heat up 106-95 after they trailed by one entering the fourth quarter.

Miami came out of the All-Star break by winning for the sixth time in seven games heading into James’ duel with Kevin Durant on Thursday night in Oklahoma City.

Dirk Nowitzki had 22 points to lead the Mavericks.

The deciding run started when James, who also had nine rebounds and six assists, stole a pass from Shawn Marion in the backcourt and pulled up for a tying 3-pointer.

After hitting another 3 over Marion to put Miami ahead for good, James drove for a dunk following a Dallas turnover. His previous season high was 39 in a win over Dallas in Miami.

Dallas missed seven shots and had three turnovers while the Heat pulled away for their third straight season sweep of the Mavericks — six consecutive wins — since losing to them in the 2011 NBA Finals.

Chris Bosh scored 22 points for Miami and Dwyane Wade had 13 after missing the final two games before the break with a foot problem. Chris Andersen scored a season-high 18.

scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Tim Duncan had 19 points and 13 rebounds during a foul-plagued 38 minutes, and San Antonio charged out of the All-Star break with a victory over Los Angeles.

The Spurs played without six-time All-Star Tony Parker, whom coach Gregg Popovich said would be sidelined “for the foreseeable future” because of numerous aches and pains — including a bruised shin, a groin strain and lower back spasms.

The veteran point guard, who played 11 minutes in Sunday’s All-Star game, is the Spurs’ leading scorer and their only player averaging at least 30 minutes.

Blake Griffin had 35 points and 12 rebounds, Jamal Crawford scored 25 and DeAndre Jordan grabbed 18 rebounds for the Clippers. J.J. Redick missed his fifth straight game with a sore right hip.

Backup shooting guard Manu Ginobili returned to the Spurs’ lineup and had nine points in 14 minutes after missing eight games because of tightness in his left hamstring.

PACERS 108, HAWKS 98

INDIANAPOLIS — Paul George scored 26 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead Indiana over Atlanta.

David West had 17 points and Lance Stephenson added 13 to help the Pacers beat the Hawks for the second time in three meetings this season.

Kyle Korver scored 19 points, shooting 5 for 7 on 3-pointers, and Lou Williams added 18 points for the Hawks, who have lost six straight.

The Pacers went on a 12-2 run in the third quarter on a basket by West, two 3-pointers by George and a dunk and layup by George Hill to give Indiana a 73-54 lead early in the third.

SPURS 113, CLIPPERS 103 The Pacers put the game away when LOS ANGELES — Patty Mills Ian Mahinmi converted a three-point

play and Danny Granger hit a 3 to take a scored a season-high 18 points and grabbed 101-82 lead. a career-best 15 rebounds, Kyrie Irving added 14 points and Cleveland pushed its winning streak to five games with a blowGRIZZLIES 98, KNICKS 93 out of skidding Philadelphia.

Irving, selected MVP of the NBA AllMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mike Conley scored 22 points in his return after miss- Star game on Sunday with 31 points and ing seven games with an ankle injury, 14 assists, played only 23 minutes in this Mike Miller added a season-high 19 and rout.

Dion Waiters had 13 points before Memphis weathered New York’s secondleaving with a knee injury in the second half rally.

Miller shot 7 for 11 from the field, quarter. Luol Deng also scored 13 and including 5 of 7 on 3-pointers, to help Tristan Thompson had 12 points and 10 Memphis win its third straight. His 3 rebounds for the Cavaliers (21-33), on with 45.9 seconds remaining gave the their longest winning streak since an Grizzlies the lead for good as they scored eight-game run in March 2010. That was LeBron James’ final season in Clevethe game’s final seven points.

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 to lead land.

The reeling Sixers fell to 15-40 with the Knicks, including 14 during their fourth-quarter push. Carmelo Antho- their ninth loss in a row and eighth straight ny finished with 22 points and 11 re- at home — their longest skid since the 1996-97 season. Philadelphia has dropped bounds.

Memphis built an 18-point cushion in 19 of 22 overall. the first half before the Knicks rallied to take a seven-point lead in the fourth.

RAPTORS 103, WIZARDS 93

DENVER — Gerald Green scored a career-high 36 points, including eight in overtime, and Phoenix handed Denver its fifth consecutive loss.

Goran Dragic added 21 points and 14 assists for the Suns, who completed a fourgame season sweep of the Nuggets, their first in nine years.

Evan Fournier scored 25 to lead the Nuggets, who lost a tough game after being blown out in their previous four defeats. Kenneth Faried added 21 points and 10 rebounds for Denver, which was without leading scorer Ty Lawson (broken left rib) for a third consecutive game.

WASHINGTON — Kyle Lowry had 24 points and 10 assists, and Toronto broke open a close game in the third quarter before holding off Washington.

Five Raptors joined Lowry in double figures, including Amir Johnson, who returned after missing two games with a sore right ankle. He scored 14 points.

The Atlantic Division leaders, who have won three straight, also got 14 from DeMar DeRozan and Greivis Vasquez.

John Wall led the Wizards with 22 points and Marcin Gortat added 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Washington has lost three straight and five of six. The Wizards fell to 13-14 at home this season.

CAVALIERS 114, 76ERS 85

BOBCATS 108, PISTONS 96

SUNS 112, NUGGETS 107, OT

PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Zeller

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Al Jef-

ferson had 32 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Charlotte over Detroit.

Kemba Walker scored 22 points and Josh McRoberts added 14 points and 10 rebounds to help the Bobcats extend their lead over the Pistons to 1½ games for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Jefferson reached 30 points for the sixth time in nine games.

The teams conclude their home-andhome set in Charlotte on Wednesday night.

Andre Drummond, coming off his MVP performance in the Rising Stars game last Friday, had 16 points and 22 rebounds for Detroit. But that wasn’t enough to overcome a terrible shooting performance by his teammates. Interim coach John Loyer dropped to 1-2 since replacing Maurice Cheeks last week.

BUCKS 104, MAGIC 100 MILWAUKEE — Brandon Knight overcame a bizarre foot injury, scoring 18 points and making two free throws with 5.5 seconds left to seal Milwaukee’s victory over Orlando in a game between two of the NBA’s worst teams.

Orlando fell to 3-24 on the road. Despite snapping a four-game losing streak, the Bucks have lost 19 of 22 overall.

Knight played 34 minutes despite slicing his foot open on a baseboard while stepping out of his bathroom shower Tuesday afternoon. He missed 10 of 13 shots from the field but hit all 12 of his free throws.

Before the game, Knight said he was unsure whether he could play. He started anyway.

Arron Afflalo scored 21 points and Nikola Vucevic added 19 for Orlando.

Bucks rookie Nate Wolters hit a 3-pointer with 29 seconds to go to give Milwaukee a 99-97 lead.

Parker leads No. 5 Duke past Georgia Tech

By The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Jabari Parker had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 5 Duke rolled past Georgia Tech 68-51 on Tuesday night.

Rodney Hood sank four 3-pointers and scored 14 points for Duke, which never trailed and led by double figures for the final 28 minutes. The Blue Devils (21-5, 10-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won four straight and nine of 10.

Duke is in a hectic run of four games in eight days. The Blue Devils will play at North Carolina on Thursday before facing No. 1 Syracuse on Saturday. The stretch began with a win at Maryland on Saturday.

Robert Carter Jr. led Georgia Tech (13-13, 4-9 ACC) with 13 points. Kammeon Holsey had 12, and Chris Bolden added 10.

scored 15 points, including four 3-pointers, and San Diego State used a stifling defense to beat Utah State for its 12th straight home victory.

Arcidiacono led the Wildcats (23-3, 11-2 Big East) with 21 points. JayVaughn Pinkston had 20 and James Bell 17. Villanova moved into a tie for first atop the Big East with Creighton.

No. 8 KANSAS 64, TEXAS TECH 63

No. 11 LOUISVILLE 80, SOUTH FLORIDA 54

LUBBOCK, Texas — Andrew Wiggins’ layup with two seconds left lifted Kansas over Texas Tech.

The freshman finished with 19 points, and Joel Embiid added 18 to lead the Jayhawks (20-6, 11-2).

Kansas earned 20 wins for the 25th consecutive season and 11 conference victories for the 20th straight year.

Texas Tech’s Robert Turner sank two free throws with 16 seconds left to put the Red Raiders up 63-62 but Kansas brought the ball up and got it inside to Wiggins for the win.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Russ Smith scored 19 points and Louisville overcame foul troubles to run away from South Florida.

Luke Hancock added 16 points and Montrezl Harrell added 14 points despite four fouls as the Cardinals (22-4, 11-2 American Athletic Conference) won their tuneup before Saturday’s rematch at first place and No. 7 Cincinnati.

Louisville’s fifth consecutive lopsided win also completed a season sweep of the Bulls (12-15, 3-11).

No. 9 VILLANOVA 82, PROVIDENCE 79, 2OT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Ryan Arcidiacono had a three-point play No. 6 SAN DIEGO ST. 60, with 3.6 seconds left in the second UTAH ST. 45 overtime to lift Villanova to a win SAN DIEGO — Matt Shrigley over Providence.

No. 14 VIRGINIA 57, VIRGINIA TECH 53 BLACKSBURG, Va. — Justin Anderson and Joe Harris made consecutive 3-pointers to cap Virginia’s rally from an 11-point, second-half deficit in a victory over Virginia Tech.

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The Cavaliers (22-5, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) trailed most of the game but outscored the Hokies 23-6 after falling behind 40-29 with just more than 14 minutes remaining. It was Virginia’s 10th victory in a row, matching the school’s best start in ACC play since the 1980-81 team was also 13-1.

Kane added 22 to help Iowa State beat Texas for its fifth victory in six games.

Georges Niang had 20 points for the Cyclones (20-5, 8-5 Big 12), who clinched their third straight 20-win season under coach Fred Hoiberg.

Iowa State outscored Texas 2512 late in the second half to pull away and move within a game of the second-place Longhorns in the Big 12. They were keyed by Ejim, who No. 17 IOWA STATE 85, had his second-best scoring game of No. 19 TEXAS 76 the season.

Isaiah Taylor had 26 points to lead AMES, Iowa — Melvin Ejim scored 25 points and DeAndre the Longhorns (20-6, 9-4), who’ve

followed up a seven-game winning streak by splitting their last four.

No. 18 KENTUCKY 84, MISSISSIPPI 70 OXFORD, Miss. — Julius Randle had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Aaron Harrison added 17 points and Kentucky beat Mississippi.

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half on a 12-2 run.

According to Skyview coach Kyle McFall, the Panthers defense suffered a breakdown that has been common throughout the year.

“That’s been the biggest problem for us, is our weakside guard rotation is undisciplined,” McFall said. “Offensively, we struggled all night.

“We’ve come out in the second half without the same energy level before, and part of that is our mental side of it. We get in a situation where we panic a little bit.”

The home team managed to keep the game within reach late in the third quarter with a few buckets from Meghan Powers, but ultimately, Nikiski proved to be too much with a full-court press, forcing Skyview into mistakes and turnovers that led to transition points for the Bulldogs.

“Skyview is a good basketball team, they have some real athletic ability,” Anderson said.

“They rebound the ball well, and they get their hands in the passing lanes.”

Jacy Rouse ended up with eight points of her own to lead Skyview, while Powers added five.

Nikiski and Skyview will meet each other again in Nikiski in two weeks’ time for a rematch.

ing it up here and there.”

Skyview managed to find success getting to the rim, as Hilbish outpaced the Nikiski defense with his blazing fast drives to the basket. In all, Hilbish had eight points in the third quarter on four buckets.

With 7:01 to go in the game, Nikiski was sitting on a 53-41 lead, and with 5:36 to go, the ‘Dogs were up by 55-45.

Settlemyer said his team has faced a number of teams recently that utilitize zone defenses, but Nikiski often succeeds with a man-to-man defense.

“We knew they were a man team, and it took us a little while to find a rhythm on offense,” Settlemyer said. “The second half we settled down and began to execute a little better.

“We had some screening action that was working for us,” Settlemyer said. “We got some good looks out of it.”

Taking advantage of a couple steals and Nikiski turnovers, Skyview began closing the gap, getting shots from Duke and Bailey Jones that had the home crowd feeling a comeback.

With 2:53 left, Harley found some space on a screen and hit a jumper that closed the gap to 55-53.

However, from there, NikiNikolaevsk girls 39, ski took advantage of Skyview Cook Inlet 37 fouls to clinch the victory.

The Nikolaevsk-CIA rivalry Skyview made numerous attempts to stay with the Bull- was alive and well on Tuesday night, as a rematch between the dogs, but all failed. top two teams from last year’s state tournament faced off on Nikiski girls 34, Skyview 20 the court in Nikolaevsk.

The Warriors scraped by with After a slow, defensive start the win over the Eagles, taking to the game, the Nikiski girls took off in the second half to the season series’ lead 2-1.

Nicole Moffis scored 22 grab a Southcentral Conference points for CIA in the loss, invictory over Skyview. cluding 10 in the second quarSenior Alyssa Darch topped all players with 13 points — ter. Moffis hit four treys.

Nianiella Dorvall led Nikonine in the second half — as laevsk with 10 points, while the Bulldogs improved to teammate Sophia Kalugin add15-3 overall (5-1 conference).

Skyview dropped to 11-7 (3-2 ed eight.

After starting slow, CIA conference). poured on the heat in the sec“We are winning games, but ond quarter, outscoring Nikowe definitely can make some improvements in a lot of areas,” laevsk 15-7 to take a 21-18 lead said Nikiski coach Scott An- into halftime.

Nikolaevsk answered back in derson. “Taking better care of the third quarter by outscoring the ball, that’s the number one thing. Defensively, we’re play- the Eagles 14-7, and they held the lead the rest of the way. ing really well.”

“Dorvall made a huge go Following a 9-3 score after ahead basket to put us up 2 one quarter, the two squads only notched 10 points combined in points,” wrote Nikolaevsk the second quarter, leading to a coach Bea Klaich in an email.

Klaich added that CIA ran 13-9 Nikiski lead. a patient offense, looking for Coming out of the halftime break, Nikiski began to dis- prime opportunities to score, tance itself, feeding the ball to but came up empty.

The Eagles had possession post players Darch, Jodi Cook with 5.6 seconds left, but were and Emily Lynch. After Rachel Thompson nailed a trey early in denied by the Warriors. the third quarter to put Nikiski up by eight points, Darch put Ninilchik 50 boys, up three consecutive layups to Homer JV 22 further the lead to 23-9. OverThe Ninilchik boys led 26-7 all, Nikiski started the second

at halftime en route to a big win over the Homer JV team Tuesday night in Ninilchik.

Austin White led the winning team with 12 points, and teammate Sam Mireles added 10. Hunter Edens paced the Mariners with 12 points.

Kenai JV girls 39, Ninilchik 30 The Kardinals JV squad took a win over the Wolverines in Ninilchik Tuesday night.

Jessica Rogers led Ninilchik in the loss with 19 points, while Keani’s Hannah Drury went 7-for-12 from the free throw line to score 11 points.

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NIKISKI (61) — Stangel 1 0-0 3, Anderson 5 2-4 14, Johnson 6 2-2 14, Holloway 2 3-6 7, Tauriainen 0 0-0 0, S. Carstens 7 3-8 21, N. Carstens 0 1-2 1, Riddall 0 0-0 0, Jackson 0 0-0 0. Totals 21 11-22 61.

SKYVIEW (53) — Rice 0 0-0 0, Jones 4 0-1 10, Duke 5 2-4 12, Carlson 4 1-2 10, Cook 0 0-0 0, Kruse 0 0-0 0, Harley 3 0-0 6, Hilbish 6 2-2 15. Totals 22 5-9 53.

3-point field goals — Nikiski 7 (S. Carstens 4, Anderson 3); Skyview 4 (Jones 2, Carlson 1, Hilbish 1).

Team fouls — Nikiski 13; Skyview 15.

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NINILCHIK (50) — C. Appelhanz 0 0-0 0, Presley 4 0-2 8, Mireles 4 2-4 10, Delgado 3 0-2 6, Koch 1 1-2 3, Bartolowitz 3 0-0 7, Thorn 0 0-0 0, S. Appelhanz 2 0-0 4, White 5 2-4 12. Totals 22 5-14 50.

HOMER JV (22) — Cortez 0 0-0 0, Williamson 0 0-0 0, Ellison 0 0-0 0, Crane 0 0-0 0, Harris 2 0-2 4, Raham 1 0-0 2, Edens 4 4-6 12, Cabaua 0 0-0 0, Trowbridge 1 0-0 2, Carroll 1 0-0 2, Sallee 0 0-0 0. Totals 9 4-8 22.

3-point field goals — Ninilchik 1 (Bartolowitz 1); Homer JV 0.

Team fouls — Ninilchik 8; Homer JV 10.

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NIKISKI (34) — Riddall 0 0-0 0, Cook 1 0-0 2, Costello 1 0-4 2, Litke 1 0-0 2, Lynch 3 1-4 7, Thompson 2 2-6 6, Parrish 0 0-0 0, Litzer 0 0-0 0, Darch 6 1-2 13. Totals 13 4-16 34.

SKYVIEW (20) — Powers 2 1-3 5, Ramsell 1 0-0 2, Mahan 0 0-0 0, Reynolds 0 1-5 1, Rouse 4 0-0 8, Glaves 1 0-0 2. Totals 8 3-9 20.

3-point field goals — none.

Team fouls — Skyview 8; Nikiski 7.

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NIKOLAEVSK (39) — Klaich 2 0-0 5, Fefelov 0 0-0 0, So. Kalugin 3 2-4 8, Stafford 3 0-0 7, Se. Kalugin 3 0-2 7, Dorvall 5 0-2 10, Hickman 1 0-0 2. Totals 17 2-8 39.

CIA (37) — Moffis 8 2-2 22, Taplin 0 0-0 0, Brush 3 0-2 7, Hammond 2 0-3 4, McGahan 2 0-0 4, Orth 0 0-0 0. Totals 15 2-7 37.

3-point field goals — Nikolaevsk 3 (Klaich 1, Stafford 1, Se. Kalugin 1); CIA 5 (Moffis 4, Brush 1).

Team fouls — Nikolaevsk 11; CIA 9.

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KENAI JV (39) — Holmes 4 0-1 8, Bisset 1 0-0 2, Drury 2 7-12 11, Baker 2 0-0 4, Tuttle 0 0-0 0, Morse 0 0-0 0, Booth 2 0-0 4, Steinbeck 1 0-0 2, Ross 2 0-0 4, Every 2 0-0 4, Maden-Gray 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 7-13 39.

NINILCHIK (30) — Cooper 0 0-0 0, Sinclair 0 0-1 0, Guins 0 1-4 1, Ehlers 0 0-1 0, Finney 3 0-0 6, Me. Clark 2 0-0 4, Mi. Clark 0 0-0 0, Rogers 8 3-4 19. Totals 13 4-10 30.

3-point field goals — none.

Team fouls — Kenai JV 15; Ninilchik 14.

Wax tech feels heat Norway’s lack of success in relays needs answers MATTIAS KAREN AP Sports Writer

KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — Amid dark murmurings and conspiracy theories, Knut Nystad’s Sochi Olympics have taken a distinct turn for the worse.

Rather than basking in the glory of multiple gold medals, the head wax technician for Norway’s mighty cross-country skiing team has been defending himself after a weekend the skicrazed country would rather forget.

The equation is simple: Zero medals from two Olympic cross-country relays means 5 million Norwegians want answers.

Why is it that the country

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fied and China got the gold. Italy took the bronze, giving Arianna Fontana her third medal in Sochi.

NORDIC COMBINED: Norway delivered a one-two finish in the Nordic combined large hill. Graabak broke away from a five-man group with about 100 meters left in the cross-country race, finishing six-tenths of a second ahead of Magnus Moan. Fabian Riessle

with the most Olympic crosscountry medals, the most wax technicians, and the biggest budget can’t figure out how to prepare a pair of skis?

How could the sport’s biggest stars suddenly look so inept?

And how can they turn things around before the next event on Wednesday?

Nystad is the man who is supposed to provide those answers, but he’s struggling — just like the country’s skiers struggled on sub-standard skis over the weekend.

“It’s a big mystery as to why we’re not succeeding,” Nystad told a news conference full of hostile Norwegian journalists after the relay failures. “We should be good enough to cope with these conditions. I get per-

plexed when I can’t figure it out.”

He hinted that other countries may be getting a head start on Norway’s famous skiers.

The team’s skiers have all blamed their poor performances in the relays on the wax technicians, saying they couldn’t find the right setup for the warm conditions in Sochi. One of the most commonly used words in Norwegian newspapers over the past few days has been “smoerebom,” which loosely translates to “waxing failure.”

Making matters worse is that Scandinavian neighbor Sweden won both relays and they haven’t had any problems at all finding the right skis for this type of snow.

of Germany won the bronze.

FREESTYLE SKIING: Skiing through sleet and snow, David Wise ended up with gold in men’s ski halfpipe. The American scored a 92 on his first run, which held up as the weather worsened. Mike Riddle won silver for Canada, and Kevin Rolland took bronze for France.

BOBSLED: Lauryn Williams and Elana Meyers in USA-1 lead at the halfway point of the bobsled. Williams, a two-time medalist in track at the Summer Games, and Meyers made two trips down the Sanki Sliding Center track in 1

minute, 54.89 seconds to open a 0.23-second lead over Canada’s Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse. USA-2’s Jamie Greubel and Aja Evans are in third. American track star Lolo Jones is in 11th with teammate Jazmine Fenlator in USA-3.

CURLING: Britain reached the semifinals in men’s curling by beating Norway 6-5 in a tiebreaker. The game came down to the final shot, and British skip David Murdoch delivered. The British will face Sweden in the semifinals Wednesday while Canada plays China.

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“This law also helps our grandparents and our parents who have fought to keep their language alive,” Frank said.

Many of the speakers gave testimony on how they were discouraged from using Native languages, including committee co-chair Benjamin Nageak, DBarrow, who speaks Inupiaq.

“We grew up being punished for speaking our own language,” said Nageak, the only Alaska Native language speaker in the

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5 and Feb. 1. Among his donors are teachers and others with ties to education. Williams also contributed about $4,800 in cash and in-kind contributions to his campaign.

Williams said he is focused

Legislature.

According to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, 19 of Alaska’s 21 indigenous languages are endangered of becoming extinct. Though roughly 10,000 still speak the Central Yup’ik language, the last Eyak speaker, Marie Smith Jones, died in 2008.

Currently only Hawaii recognizes an indigenous language as an official language.

The bill advanced with unanimous support. There was no testimony opposing the measure. It now goes before the House State Affairs Committee. on doing everything he can to make the other half of the Democratic ticket as strong as possible this fall.

French said one can always raise more money, but he felt good about his totals.

Williams and French each donated $500 to the other’s campaign in August, though that was before French joined the lieutenant governor’s race.

Around Alaska Services planned in Fairbanks for Stepovich FAIRBANKS — Services for former Alaska territorial Gov. Mike Stepovich will be held next week in Fairbanks.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Feb. 28, at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the Rosary and viewing will be the evening of Feb. 27 at Immaculate Conception Church.

Stepovich died Friday in San Diego at the age of 94 after suffering a head injury in a fall.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Stepovich as territorial governor in 1957. He served a year before resigning for an unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate.

Minimum wage initiative will be on ballot ANCHORAGE — An initiative letting voters decide whether to raise the minimum wage in Alaska has met the minimum signatory requirements to be on the Aug. 19 ballot. Division of Elections Director Gail Fenumiai says in an email that about 6,000 votes remain to be checked before the initiative will be certified.

As of Friday, the ballot had more than 1,100 signatures over the required amount and had met other requirements.

The minimum wage is $7.75 an hour in Alaska. The proposal would raise that to $8.75 on Jan. 1, 2015, and to $9.75 a year later. The wage would be adjusted annually for inflation after that. If the resulting minimum wage is less than a dollar over the federal minimum wage, it would then be set at $1 higher.

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days before state prosecutors could bring indictment charges against him. Superior Court Judge Charles Huguelet ordered a status hearing for March 26 at the Kenai Courthouse.

In court Tuesday, Hobert asked Judge Huguelet when a judge would be appointed to the case. Huguelet said a judge would be assigned after state prosecutors file indictment charges. A preliminary hearing was held on Jan. 22, but no indictment charges were filed.

The case cannot go to trail until indictment charges are brought before Slate.

Slate is currently in jail at Wildwood Pre-Trial Facility.

clear statement as to how she suffered the injuries, according to the affidavit. Berestoff interviewed Dr. Cindy Mildbrand, who treated the alleged victim, and she said Smardo was burned from being immersed in hot water.

Smardo made a statement to her sister Naomi Smardo, saying she remembered Slate burning her lip with a lit cigarette and Slate hitting her, according to the affidavit.

Slate was in court for a status hearing Tuesday at the Kenai Courthouse. Slate’s public Reach Dan Balmer at dandefender Joy Hobert asked for iel.balmer@peninsulaclarion. a waiver of indictment for 30 com.

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Sonnevil will also be bringing her nutrition knowledge to the Kenai and Soldotna Boys and Girls Clubs.

At the first class, Sonnevil had planned to talk about and healthy eating in the home and cutting out processed food that is filled with salt, sugar and fat to extend the food’s shelf life.

She recommended looking at the food’s number of ingredients and whether or not the ingredients are recognizable; if not, it’s probably not very healthy.

“Companies have prioritized short-term profits over the longterm health of our children,” she said.

Making meals at home allows people to have more control over what they’re eating, she said, but people also need to watch their portions for each food group. She suggested using salad plates instead of dinner plates because many people try to fill up their large dinner plates, which results in overeating.

In 2011, the Unites State Department of Agriculture ad-

opted MyPlate, a graphic of a plate and glass divided into different sections representing serving sizes of different food groups, as the current nutrition guide. Along with following the MyPlate guidelines for portion sizes, Sonnevil said for people to get a variety of vitamins in their diets, they should eat different colored fruits and vegetables.

She said many people think they don’t have enough time to make a homemade meal, but she said when you add up the time it takes to drive to an eatery, order and get the food, it sometimes can be faster to cook a meal at home.

“Basically what it boils down to is time to get out our pots and save our children from what is truly a terrible epidemic,” she said.

Along with providing information about healthy eating, Sonnevil was going to prepare a couple quick, nutritious, breakfast options.

The first was a yogurt-based smoothie. She recommended to always use real fruit and plain yogurt because yogurt with fruit in it usually has more sugar in it.

The second choice was what Sonnevil calls “egg-in-a-blanket.” It involves using a cookie

‘Basically what it boils down to is time to get out our pots and save our children from what is truly a terrible epidemic.’

— Colleen Sonnevil, nutrition educator cutter to remove the center of the bread and cooking vegetables, an egg and cheese in the hole of the bread. She said the meal can be made on a stovetop or in a microwave.

Locally, according to an Alaska Department of Health and Social Service report of Kenai Peninsula School District students in kindergarten through twelfth grade during the 2012-2013 school year, 37.1 percent of the 7,837 students surveyed were overweight or obese.

The district has been sending information home with students about good nutrition, adequate sleep and exercise, school district spokesperson, Pegge Erkeneff said. Most of the schools have encouraged the 5210 plan, she said.

She explained the plan calls for students to get five servings of fruits and vegetables, less than two hours of screen time,

one hour of physical activity and zero sugared or sweetened drinks daily.

“So that’s something that we’re working with and we’re definitely looking at healthy weights,” Erkeneff said.

The body mass index survey is done annually, but Erkeneff said the most recent results represent the highest percentage of students ever surveyed at 85 percent of the total number enrolled. At the end of this year, Erkeneff, wrote in an email, the district will submit students’ weights and heights to the state to prepare a report.

The district can then use the information to track trends and see if programs and changes are making a difference, she wrote.

Kaylee Osowski can be reached at kaylee.osowski@ peninsulaclarion.com.

N.J. newspaper tells Wyoming to butt out

By BEN NEARY Associated Press

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — New Jersey’s biggest newspaper has a message for the least populated state in the nation: butt out.

The Star-Ledger newspaper in Newark published an editorial on Tuesday telling Wyoming to mind its own business.

The editorial came after Wyoming last week asked the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to submit a brief on behalf of itself and 18 other states supporting a New Jersey man who is challenging that state’s concealed weapons law.

John M. Drake is challenging a provision in New Jersey law that says people seeking concealed carry permits must prove that they have a justifiable need. Wyoming and other states are concerned that if the law survives federal review, the court ruling could threaten their less-restrictive concealed carry laws.

The Star-Ledger reported last week that Drake, of Fredon, N.J., is a business owner who owns and services ATMs. He told the paper he sometimes carries large amounts of cash.

Tuesday’s editorial in The Star-Ledger said that a strong majority of people in New Jersey supports strong gun laws and that others in the state have lost similar court challenges to the state’s concealed carry law.

“Most New Jerseyans don’t want to have to worry that the guy they’re fighting with over a parking spot might be packing heat,” the editorial stated.

“That’s why you need to show justifiable need to carry a handgun here.”

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New Jersey meddling in their gun laws. It stated that states with lax gun laws “actually do threaten our citizens by making it easier for dangerous people to acquire guns and bring them back East.”

The editorial stated Wyoming is among the top states in rates of gun deaths per capita and supplying guns that are used in crimes in other states.

“So the problem isn’t our laws.

It’s yours,” it stated.

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead issued a statement last week announcing his administration’s move to get involved in the challenge to the New Jersey law.

“This decision out of New Jersey impacts the right to keep and bear arms outside of the home,” said Mead. “So, I felt it was necessary to have the attor-

ney general support a petition to the Supreme Court to hear this case.

“If the current decision stands, states providing greater protections than New Jersey under the Second Amendment may be pre-empted by future federal action,” said Mead.

Wyoming is one of the most pro-gun states. It allows citizens to carry concealed handguns without a permit, doesn’t prohibit private ownership of machine guns, and Mead last year signed a law allowing hunters to take game animals with firearms equipped with silencers.

Asked if Mead had any response to the editorial, Mead spokesman Renny MacKay said Tuesday that all states have a keen interest in the protection of constitutional rights.

“Wyoming and other states

with greater protections than New Jersey have an interest in how the U.S. Supreme Court will ultimately frame an individual’s right to bear arms outside of the home, the central issue in this matter,” MacKay said.

“This case and its reasoning have serious implications if the federal government and/ or other courts use this opinion to restrict an individual’s right to bear arms under the Second Amendment,” MacKay said.

The other states joining with Wyoming in the effort are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia.

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ational Almond Day, which was celebrated on February 12, may have come and gone, but you can still highlight the fabulous nut with impressive recipes like “Cherry, Almond and Wild Rice Stuffed Pork Loin,” created by Joy Wilson, of www.JoyTheBaker.com, for the Almond Board of California. The National Pork Board also offers stuffed pork loin recipes, among them “BBQ Roasted Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Braised Collard Greens & Caramelized Onions,” which the Board suggests serving along with corn bread. Colorful and attractive, fillings spiraling inside of pork loins are a welcome sight at the supper table, especially at this time of the year when the weather can be cheerless. It’s amusing to slice into foods that have been stuffed with

Brussels sprouts recipe from Jeff Morgan’s “Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home” before, so many of you told me that you never really liked Brussels sprouts until you tried this recipe, that it’s being submitted again for anyone who may have missed it. If not overcooked, Brussels sprouts, which look like petite cabbages, are uniquely flavorsome Kitchen Ade and adapt exceptionally well Sue Ade to a variety of dishes, including roasted pork. You’re going some kind of yummy filling, to have some fun with these with the results being specwarming recipes and with wintacular when it’s done right ter several weeks to go, still and still exciting when it’s not. plenty of time to play.

In addition, the hardy vegetables presented with these Sue Ade is a syndicated food pork dishes, collard greens and writer with broad experience and Brussels sprouts, are pretty interest in the culinary arts. She amazing in their own right, has worked and resided in the not only for their nutrition, Lowcountry of South Carolina but for their as versatility, as since 1985 and may be reached well. Although I’ve shared the at kitchenade@yahoo.com.

Photos by Sue Ade unless otherwise noted

The National Pork Board’s recipe “BBQ Roasted Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Braised Collard Greens & Caramelized Onion” will warm you even on the coldest of winter nights. Enjoy the dish with Buttermilk Corn Bread, filled with corn kernels. Photo, right, courtesy National Pork Board, www.porkbeinspired.com.

BBQ Roasted Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Braised Collard Greens & Caramelized Onions Recipe courtesy National Pork Board, www.porkbeinspired.com to a boil. Add greens to liquid. Cook for about 45 Apple-Infused BBQ Sauce minutes to an hour or until tender. Remove pot 1 cup ketchup, low-sodium from heat and drain remaining liquid. Add cream ½ cup apple cider, or apple juice cheese and hot sauce and stir. While greens 1 /3 cup apple, grated cook, prepare pork tenderloin. Butterfly your 1 /3 cup onion, grated pork tenderloin cutting a slit down the middle.

2 /3 cup rice vinegar Do not cut through the pork. Cover the pork with ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce plastic wrap; pound with the flat side of a meat 1 tablespoon yellow mustard mallet until about ½ inch thick, starting from 3 tablespoons honey the middle and working outward. Discard plas1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo sauce, tic wrap. Spread the collard green mixture over minced the tenderloin and tightly roll. Secure the seams 1 tablespoon lemon juice with toothpicks. Place pork in a baking dish and 1 tablespoon garlic powder brush liberally with Apple-Infused BBQ Sauce.

1 tablespoon onion powder Bake in a 350-degree preheated oven for 25 to 30 ½ tablespoon black pepper minutes or until internal temperature has reached 145 degrees. Let pork rest for 5 minutes. Makes In a medium heavy pot, add all ingredients.

4 to 5 servings.

In a heavy pot, add oil and onions and cook *If you prefer not to use stout, use 1 cup Over medium-high heat, whisk to fully combine.

Reduce sauce down until thickened while stirover medium heat until caramelized. low-sodium chicken broth. ring frequently. Makes 3 cups.

Add red peppers, garlic, sea salt and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, beer, vinegar and honey and bring liquid 1 pound pork tenderloin 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 /8 teaspoon sea salt, to taste ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup chicken stock, low-sodium ½ cup stout beer * 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 pound collard greens, washed and cut 1 tablespoon nonfat cream cheese 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1½ cups Apple-Infused BBQ Sauce (recipe follows), or your favorite jarred BBQ sauce Toothpicks C

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Buttermilk Corn Bread 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow corn meal ¼ cup granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoons salt ¾ cup buttermilk 2 large eggs ¼ cup corn oil 1 cup corn kernels Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another mixing bowl, stir together buttermilk, eggs and oil. Add buttemilk mixture to flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in corn.

Spread batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bread tests done. Kitchen Ade note: This corn bread is best eaten the day it is baked.

Cherry, Almond and Wild Rice Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe created by Joy Wilson, of www.JoyTheBaker.com, for the Almond Board of California; www.almonds.com 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced 6 ounces Italian sausage 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 /3 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries ½ cup coarsely chopped roasted almonds 1 cup cooked wild rice Salt and pepper to taste 2½ pound boneless pork loin, filleted Kitchen twine for wrapping Salt and pepper for topping

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil.

Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add sausage and garlic and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and add parsley, thyme, rosemary, dried cherries and almonds. Stir in wild rice and add salt and pepper to taste. Spread filleted pork loin on a clean work surface. Top pork loin with prepared stuffing from edge to edge. Starting from the short side, roll the pork loin and filling into a spiral. Tie spiral together with heavy-duty kitchen twine in the center of the roast. Also, tie the spiral on

each end so that the coil is secure. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and insert an oven-safe meat thermometer. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place roast in the oven and allow to cook for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue to cook for another 45 to 60 minutes. Remove roast from the oven once the meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees. Allow meat to rest in the pan, loosely covered with foil, for 20 to 30 minutes.

Remove from the pan and cut twine away from the roast.

Slice into six generous slices and serve.

Photo courtesy Almond Board of California, www.almonds.com

Sausage, dried cherries, roasted almonds and wild rice are among the tasty ingredients in the filling for this dramatic stuffed pork loin created for the Almond Board of California by Joy Wilson, of www.JoyTheBaker.com.

Lundberg Family Farm’s Wild Blend Rice

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipes courtesy “Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home,” by Jeff Morgan; Andrews McMeel Publishing (www.andrewsmcmeel.com), publishers.

3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into ¼ inch wide strips ½ medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed and halved lengthwise Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, for 2 to 3 minutes, until it begins to crisp. Decrease the heat to medium, add the onion, and

sauté for about 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the olive oil and Brussels sprouts and stir gently to coat the sprouts with the oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

(Go easy on the salt; the bacon will already have added saltiness. You can adjust the seasoning after the Brussels sprouts have cooked.) Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the sprouts are golden brown and can be easily pierced with a fork. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve right away.

Makes 4 servings.

Lundberg Family Farm’s Wild Blend Rice, which was found in my local Wal Mart store, would be an excellent choice for use in Photoby Beall + Thomas. Joy Wilson’s “Cherry, Almond and Wild Rice Stuffed Pork Loin” “We admit that bacon makes Brussels sprouts taste better. But, recipe. The blend contains long grain brown rice, sweet brown these Brussels sprouts have their own sweet, earthy charm, rice, Wehani®, Black Japonica™ and select wild rice pieces. too. When roasted in the oven with bacon, the results are stun- For more information about the Lundberg Family Farm, visit ning.” – Jeff Morgan, “Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home.” www.lundberg.com.

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Grannie Annie is the author of Grannie Annie Cookbook series, featuring Alaskan recipes and stories

About black cook stoves and Maytag wringer washing machines 1940s on an 80 acre farm North of Fort Collins, Colo.

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he old farmhouse was cozy and warm in the kitchen because of the big black cook stove setting in the corner. Dad got the stove hot by poking corn cobs and paper down into the big belly of the stove, on top of the hot coals left over from the night before. Then he would carefully put three or four big chunks of coal inside and replace the round lid. He would pump water into the coffee pot from the red handled pump next to the kitchen sink and place it on the hot stove. Mom would be busy making biscuits, cooking bacon, making pancakes or frying eggs so we would have a good breakfast to start the day.

The old coffeepot would heat and start perking and making blurping sounds. Dad knew just when to take it off the stove and let it set for 5 minutes. Then he would pour Mom and himself a cup of coffee. He would sit down at the table until breakfast was ready and jabber with us kids (at the time there was Ginger, 3, Johnnie, 5, and me, 6) while we stood as close to the stove as possible, putting on our clothes.

Breakfast finished and our tummies full, Dad would put on his heavy winter coat, his hat and gloves and if there was snow on the ground, he would pull on his black rubber (“boots” we called them) galoshes, with lots of black buckles, over his cowboy boots. Mom would hand him the milk pail and off to the barn he would go to milk our old cow, Bessie.

Mom already had water heating on the stove to wash dishes, while Ginger, John and I played at the kitchen table. I would help Mom dry the dishes with one of her very white (and ironed) embroidered, flour sack, dish towels. I can remember how boiling hot the rinse water was. I would have to fish the clean dishes out of the rinse water with a big two pronged meat fork.

Dishes done and put away in the cupboard and if it was Monday, Mom would gather up the dirty clothes and sort them, while buckets of water she pumped by hand from the red handled pump, were heating on the stove.

She would roll out the Maytag wringer washing machine that sat in the other corner of the kitchen, pour the boiling water into the wash bin of the wringer washer, add a cup of DUZ Clothes Washing Soap.

(Anyone remember D-U-Z does everything?) She would scoop up the white clothes, put them in the machine and pull the lever down to start the washing machine, as we all gathered around, peeking into the washer to see the clothes slosh back and forth. Mom would put the big white round lid on and look at the clock.

In 20 minutes she would stop the washing machine with the lever on the side, push down another lever to make the wringers start, with an admonishment from her, we would stand back — the wringers were dangerous! She would tell us how people got their long hair tangled in the ringers and it got pulled out.

How fingers got smashed and arms caught and run through the wringer. We were terrified of “the wringer” and would stand back with mouths open, tongues half out waiting for the very worst.

The white clothes would roll through the wringers into rinse water in a large square tub on a stand. Mom would rinse them with her hands in the rinse water and swish them up-and-down, up-and-down

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until she was sure there was no more DUZ soap left. She would switch the wringer to the side where I think she had the second rinse water, slosh clothes up and down and into the ringer again. They would drop into a big basket that she carried out to the clothes line, after she put the second load of clothes in the washing machine. A note: I have been teased for years — 70 at least — by my pronunciation of the word “wash.” Apparently I say that Kansas version, “warshh.”

In the meantime Dad would bring in a pail of fresh milk, pour it into large jars and put it in the ice box. He would rinse the milk pail, turn it upside down near the kitchen sink and sometimes carry out a basket of clothes to the clothes line for Mom. He would go on with his chores and Mom would continue to wash “everything in the house” and usually was finished by 10 or 11, just in time to start dinner.

We called it dinner (now it is called lunch). This was usually was fried meat, boiled potatoes, corn or green beans and milk gravy. In between taking clothes out to dry, Mom would stir up a cake and stick it in the oven. We would have warm cake with whipped cream (yup from cream skimmed off the cold milk) beaten by the hand “beater” (mixer) sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla. OH MY! That was good!

Our dinner was right at noon, dishes washed and put away, the washing machine and rinse tubs were already drained. It was time to start bringing in the white clothes from the clothes line to be folded. We all helped fold tea towels, pillow cases, Dad’s white T-shirts, white socks and underwear. If there were white shirts to be washed they were washed first, starched and hung out, then when they were brought in, Mom would get a pan of water and dip her hand in the water and “sprinkle” them, roll them up and place in a towel, fold the towel over so they would be ready to iron “in the morning.”

The rest of the afternoon was spent taking clothes off the line, folding and putting them away. Making beds with clean sheets, ironed pillow cases and blankets. If something needed to be mending, Mom would go into her bedroom and unfold the Singer Treadle Sewing Machine and patch. We would all gather around and watch this like we were watching television!

We followed her everywhere.

Even to the out house. She would make sure we all got to “go” before she took her turn.

She would close the door and latch it while we stood outside and waited for her re-entry into the world.

Then is was time to start supper (dinner). Chicken fried steak, pork chops or meat loaf and beans in the oven or a big roast with potatoes, carrots and onions. In the afternoon she had stirred up a loaf of bread that had risen in time to go in the oven and out of the oven right at supper time. We slathered those fresh sliced of bread with butter from the

cream that came from the milk of old Bessie.

Dad would come in and wash up and eat supper, with compliments to the cook. He would help Mom with the dishes as I dried them and put them away.

We would all go into the living room after we had out newly washed, great smelling, cotton pajamas on and Dad would read to us or tell us stories until it was time for bed, but not until we had a “midnight snack of cake and cream or cold milk.” We would crawl between the clean smelling sheet and blankets and dream the night away. And all this happened on Monday! Tuesday was ironing day! nnn

SENATE BEAN SOUP The easy way! I actually call this Bean and Bacon soup.

2-10 ounce cans bean and bacon soup 1 stalk of celery diced fine 1-15 ounce great northern beans-the large 1 teaspoon celery seed optional white beans 1 pound Polish sausage thinly sliced 15 ounce can Navy beans-the small white Combine all ingredients and simmer slowbeans ly for one hour.

16 ounce can Pinto beans NOTE: in place of polish sausage or 1 cup 1 onion chopped fine diced crisp cooked bacon —we preferred the 1 green pepper chopped fine bacon. You can use both.

WORLD WAR I I MESS HALL CHILI No- this not the easy way! On these cold, windy days a pot of old fashion chili beans on the stove or on top of the wood stove or in the crock-pot, sure hits the spot.

I have had this recipe for many many years. It may be my mothers.

1 pound dried Pinto beans1 teaspoon cumin seed - or 1 tablespoon (We had a big gunny sack of pinto bean on ground cumin the back porch, harvested from Dad’s field.

Place beans in a Dutch oven, cover with waWe would have to “pick-the beans” which was ter and soak all night. The next morning drain picking the rocks and small clumps of dirt out water, cover beans with fresh water and either of the beans before mom used them. If a rock cook on top of stove, woodstove or crockwas left in the beans - my Uncle Guy who pot on low heat until beans are tender. I start lived with us for a while - always - always got the beans in the morning and cook on top of the rock - and the finger would point at who the woods stove letting them simmer all day. was supposed to “pick the beans!” ) Two hours before serving in a skillet over low 2 pounds onions chopped heat, sauté onions, green peppers in half the 1 pound green peppers chopped butter and oil. Add remaining butter and oil, 1/2 cup butter divided sauté beef and pork until browned. Drain. Add 2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided meat mixture and remaining ingredients to the 2 pounds ground beef beans and simmer at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

1 pound lean ground pork-sometimes I use Serve in big bowls with big spoons. Mom pork breakfast sausage. served this with homemade bread spread with 5 cups tomatoes diced lots of homemade butter and her great home1/2 cup chili powder-add more if desired made dill pickles.

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper-less if desired I still have to have a dill pickle with MY 1 tablespoon salt - I use garlic salt chili!!

I want to pay tribute to my Dad’s birthday, February 15, 1914. He would have been 100 years old this year. He has been a big part of my life and not a day goes by that I do not recall or do something that my Dad said to me or taught me.

Thank you Dad. Also February is chocked full with birthdays of family and friends. I already mentioned Mitch McClure but 1 can of less fat chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt there is Ean McClure, Justin 1-4 ounce can chopped green chilies 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can black beans, rinsed- or pinto or red Open all the cans, rinse the beans, dump and Cody Bivens. All are Dad’s kidney beans rinsed ingredients into stewpot or crock-pot, simmer grandsons and great grand1-16 ounce can stewed diced tomatoes until vegetables are done. About 30 min. to 1 sons. Great granddaughters 1 stalk celery diced hour.

Sierra and Kaylie in Colorado 1/2 onion chopped In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons cornSprings. Hal Webb, Judy Platz, 1/2 green pepper-diced starch with a small amount of water and stir Breigh Testa, Jake Dols, Dorie 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic into the chili, let simmer until thickened and Foster, Gary Bacarella, Glade 1/2 to 1 chicken breasts sliced and then remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and serve Nelson, CW Reynolds, Zane diced-leftover chicken works well with soda crackers I invented this after eating Vaughn and a dear girl I have 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin black bean chili at Charlotte’s. lost track of, Summer Rose 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder Kalnoski, all share the month of February with my Dad and the President of the United Cookbooks make great gifts!

States, Abraham Lincoln.

The “Grannie Annie” Cook Book Series includes: “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ on the Woodstove”; “My friends and family “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ at the Homestead”; “Grannie Annie’s Cookin’ Fish from Cold Alaskan Wahave made the Story of My ters”; and “Grannie Annie’s Eat Dessert First.” They are available at M & M Market in Nikiski.

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he series is written by a 44 year resident of Alaska, Ann Berg of Nikiski. Ann shares her collections of recipes from family and friends. She has gathered recipes for more that 50 years. Some are her own creation.

Her love of recipes and food came from her Mother, a self taught wonderful cook.

She hopes you enjoy the recipes and that the stories will bring a smile to your day.

Grannie Annie can be reached at anninalaska@gci.net

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STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR Kenai Peninsula College is recruiting for a highly qualified, enthusiastic individual for its Student Services Director position. The KPC Student Services Director will oversee programs and employees in the Student Services Department, facilitate the strategic planning process, adjudicate student requests, and oversee recruitment and retention, student success, and budgetary planning. The successful candidate will represent KPC on a variety of statewide and UAA committees, and in the local community.

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CITY OF SOLDOTNA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICE OFFICER Wage Range 15 Starting Wage $25.84hr-$30.56hr D.O.E. The City of Soldotna has an opening for a grant funded Police Officer. This position serves the City of Soldotna as a Peace Officer in the administration of laws and ordinances. Becoming a member of the Public Safety Employees Association is a requirement of the position. A complete job description and application packet is available on the City's website http://www.ci.soldotna.ak.us/jobs.html.

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Bids CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR: WEST MARGINAL FLOAT REPLACEMENT PROJECT The City of Seldovia is seeking a qualified contractor to perform renovations in their Small Boat Harbor. For complete sets of the bid documents, and additional information, contact Moffatt & Nichol at (907)-677-7500, or via email akofc@moffattnichol.com . Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time on March 24, 2014, at Moffatt & Nichol, 880 H St., Suite 208, Anchorage, AK 99501. The bids will be publicly opened and read at that time. All interested parties are invited to attend.

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INVITATION TO BID CENTRAL PENINSULA HOSPITAL PHASE V SPECIALTY CLINICS BUILDING

Approximately 88,000 square feet of new construction of a steel frame building to house specialty clinic services for the Central Peninsula Hospital. The Building is a 3 story structure with a basement below a roof top Mechanical penthouse. It is designed as an Ambulatory Healthcare, Type II-B fully sprinklered addition to an existing facility. Site work will include utility connections, parking improvement / expansion, and landscaping.

A pre-bid conference will be held at Central Peninsula Hospital, 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK on February 28, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Attendance at the pre-bid is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

This contract is subject to the provision of State of Alaska, Title 36, Minimum Wage Rates. The subsequent contract will require certificates of insurance and may require performance and payment bonds.

Bid documents may be obtained beginning February 19, 2014 at the Capital Projects Department, 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, AK 99669, 907-262-9657 for a non-refundable fee of $200.00 for each set of documents, $300.00 for any that require shipping and handling. Bid documents may also be downloaded from the web at: http://purchasing.borough.kenai.ak.us/ Opportunities.aspx One (1) complete set of the bid package is to be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Purchasing and Contracting Department at 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669.

These forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name on the outside and clearly marked: BID: Central Peninsula Hospital Phase V Specialty Clinics Building.

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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH NORTH PENINSULA RECREATION CENTER BUILDING REPAIRS PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES The Kenai Peninsula Borough Capital Projects Department hereby invites qualified firms to provide proposals for professional design services for the North Peninsula Recreation Center Building Repairs.

The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to, providing roofing and energy conservation recommendations, scoping extent of re-painting needs, scoping extent of siding replacement, site visit and existing condition review; review of project parameters and incorporation of approved recommendations into Design and Detailing; Bid Document preparation, Construction Administration, Closeout and Warranty services.

A pre-proposal meeting will be held at the KPB Public Works Conference Room, 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, AK on February 25, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Attendance at the pre-proposal is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

Planned group site visits will occur following the pre-proposal meeting.

Proposal packets may be obtained beginning February 19, 2014 at the Capital Projects Department at 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, AK 99669, 907-262-9657 for a non-refundable fee of $10.00 for each set of documents, $20.00 for any that require shipping and handling. Proposal documents may also be downloaded from the web at: http://purchasing.borough.kenai.ak.us/ Opportunities.aspx Six (6) complete sets of the proposal package are to be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Purchasing and Contracting Department at 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. These forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the proposer's name on the outside and clearly marked: PROPOSAL: Professional Design Services North Peninsula Recreation Center Building Repairs DUE DATE: March 11, 2014 at 4:00 pm PUBLISH: 2/19, 2014 1591/224

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Bid documents may be obtained beginning February 19, 2014 from the KPB Solid Waste Department, 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, AK 99669, 907-262-9667. A fee of $10.00 will apply for any that require shipping and handling.

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FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SOUTHCENTRAL TITLE AGENCY TRUSTORS: SARAH JEBSEN and JOSEPH HART BENEFICIARIES: MATTHEW HEINTZ and CHRISTINE HEINTZ, husband and wife OWNER OF RECORD: SARAH JEBSEN and JOSEPH HART Said Deed of Trust was executed on the 3rd day of March, 2008, and recorded on the 11th day of March, 2008, Serial No. 2008-002436. Said Deed of Trust has not been assigned by the Beneficiaries.

Said documents having been recorded in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, describing: TRACT FOUR (4), PETALUMA ACRES , according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. K-1779, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.

The physical address of the real property described above is 29770 Bing Drive, Sterling, Alaska, 99672.

There is of record a CLAIM OF LIEN filed by the Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division, against JOSEPH S. HART, for Child Support in the amount of $2,983.87, and ongoing monthly obligation exists in the amount of $343.00, Case No. 001047863, recorded on June 7, 2010, Case No. 2010-004498.

The undersigned, being the original, or properly substituted Trustee hereby gives notice that a breach of the obligations under the Deed of Trust has occurred in that the Trustors have failed to satisfy the indebtedness secured thereby: FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHT and 09/100TH DOLLARS ($56,608.09), plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred, and any future advances thereunder. Said default may be cured and the sale terminated upon payment of the sum of default plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred, and any future advances thereunder, prior to the sale date.

If Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously and default has been cured, the trustee may elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. Upon demand of the Beneficiaries, the Trustee elects to sell the above-described property, with proceeds to be applied to the total indebtedness secured thereby.

Said sale shall be held at public auction at the ALASKA COURT SYSTEM BUILDING, 125 TRADING BAY DR., #100, KENAI, ALASKA, on the 25th day of March, 2014, said sale shall commence at 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in conjunction with such other sales that the Trustee or its attorney may conduct.

Dated this 18th day of December, 2013.

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One (1) complete set of the bid package is to be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Purchasing and Contracting Department, 144 N. Binkley, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. These forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name on the outside and clearly marked:

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The Annual Action Plan is part of the five-year strategy (SFY2011-2015) that was adopted in 2010 and is a prerequisite to receive federal funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The geographic areas covered by Alaska's Annual Action Plan are all areas of the State outside of Anchorage.

The SFY2015 Annual Action Plan is the fifth annual implementation plan of the five-year strategy.

This public hearing will be held: Friday, February 28, 2014, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) 4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, Alaska Persons unable to attend may teleconference by calling 1-877-873-8018 and using the access code for the hearing #5288816.

AHFC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or special modifications to participate in the public meeting should call Oscar Cedano at phone 907-330-8417. Requests for the hearing should be made no later than February 21, 2014.

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CITY OF SOLDOTNA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING February 26, 2014 The Soldotna City Council will conduct a public hearing on February 26, 2014, on the following ordinances: Ordinance 2013-031 - Amending Soldotna Municipal Code Chapter 10.06 Miscellaneous Regulations to Include a New Subsection 040 Commercial Vehicles Prohibited on Certain Streets (City Manager) [Motion to enact on the floor from 10/23/13; postponed until 01/22/14; postponed until 02/12/14; postponed as amended until 02/26/14] Ordinance 2014-005 - Amending Soldotna Municipal Code Title 12 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places to Update Definitions and Application of Standards (City Manager) City council meetings commence at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 177 N. Birch St., Soldotna, Alaska.

All interested persons are invited to attend and participate in the public discussion. Written comments may be sent to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 177 North Birch Street, Soldotna, AK 99669. Copies of ordinances scheduled for public hearing are available at City Hall and on the internet at www.ci.soldotna.ak.us. For further information, call the City Clerk's Office at 907-262-9107.

Please be advised that, subject to legal limitations, ordinances may be amended by the council prior to adoption without further public notice.

Shellie Saner, CMC City Clerk PUBLISH: 2/19, 2014

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Couple new to Florida aren’t happy with gay neighbors you and opened their homes to you, and yet you complain because you are receiving similar treatment.

From where I sit, you may have chosen the wrong place to live because it appears you would be happier in a less integrated neighborhood surrounded by people who think the way you do. But if you interact only with people like your- Abigail Van Buren selves, you will have missed a chance for growth, which is what you have been offered here. Please don’t blow it.

another beating. What should I do?

— BLUE IN THE SOUTHWEST DEAR BLUE: What you are describing is a form of child abuse. This “nurturing” man has no right to hit you. You shouldn’t have to tolerate being beaten in order to feel supported.

Tell your mother what has been going on, or a teacher or a counselor at your school. You appear to be an intelligent young man. Your silence is what enables those beatings to continue, so please do not remain silent about this any longer.

DEAR ABBY: If you are divorced from your wife, do her parents remain your in-laws? This is to settle a disagreement.

— SHARON IN TEXAS DEAR SHARON: Legally, no. But relationDEAR ABBY: I’m 14 and in high school. My fa- ships are not always based on legality. Sometimes ther died in a car accident when I was 8. A man who at- divorced couples remain extended family members, tends my church took me under his wing and has been particularly if there are children involved. like a father to me ever since. He is very supportive most of the time. However, he spanks me with a belt Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also when he feels I misbehave. known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her My mom doesn’t know about it because she works mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www. long hours to support the family. I like the nurturing DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA and encouragement this man gives me, but I can’t take 90069.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHUnderstandingthateveryone has limits will be easy, but the issue will be that your limits can be different from the majority of people. Your values come into play here, as your family, home and loved ones rank on the top of your priorities. Tonight: Do what makes you happy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could be greeted by a mass of paperwork as you start your day. You might need to adjust plans because of what you hear.

Though doing work is important, nothing takes priority over the key relationships of your life. Tonight: Make it an early night.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Be aware of impending expenses before you go shopping; this will allow you to have a more realistic budget. Most of you easily could overspend. Keep your receipts, and count your change. A shift in your preferences could occur as soon as tomorrow. Tonight: Hang out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHYou’ll move through your day with high energy. If someone trips you up, you are likely to be less than diplomatic. You can apologize for what you say, and the other party might accept your apology.

Still, the damage will be done. Tonight: Make it your treat.

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HHHH Listen to news more openly than you have in the past. Your ability to bypass problems and get past an issue could emerge later in the day. You don’t need to say much, but you will need to interfere with a negative course of events.

Tonight: Nap, then decide.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHTouch base with friends.Note how many of your associates have assumed a bigger role in your life.

Look around in a meeting. Someone will take the ball and run with it. Rather than get competitive, enjoy that it is not you who is assuming more responsibility. Tonight: Out late.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Reconsider a decision involving an older person or a higher-up.

First, realize that it probably was an emotional choice. You could be overly passionate about an issue that ultimately could cause you a problem. Tonight: A talk is likely to lead to a good time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHTake an opportunity to detach from a problem before pushing for your desired outcome. By gaining a more complete perspective, you will be able to come up with an appropriate response or solution. Tonight: In the limelight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Reach out to someone with whom you often share ideas. The two of you brainstorm well together, which creates a greater sense of give-and-take. Weigh the pros and cons of an idea before launching into action, and you will be pleased with the results. Tonight: Follow the music.

Breaking the egg code Dear Heloise: In a previous column, you wrote that the American Egg Board suggests storing eggs in the refrigerator in the egg carton with the expiration date on it. There are two large, popular food stores in my area that sell eggs.

Neither of them prints the EXPIRATION DATE on the carton. They print a code instead.

I currently have two cartons of eggs in my refrigerator, each purchased from a different food store. The code on one of them is 050 P-1065. Someone told me that the code refers to which week of the year it is. I wish they would put the date on it instead. Any thoughts? — Lori F., via email The three-number code you are referring to is the JULIAN DATE. It will read 001 to represent Jan. 1 and 365 as Dec. 31. This represents what day the eggs were packed. So, your carton number would be read as Feb. 19 for 050. You have four to five weeks AFTER that date to use the eggs.

The “P-number” represents the plant that packaged the eggs. The plant that processed your eggs is No. 1065.

Confusing? Yes. I’m with you and would prefer to have just a clearly printed expiration date.

— Heloise

Tape for transport Dear Heloise: Taking food somewhere after cooking is always a challenge. Here is a hint I have come up with: After cooking in my big, enamelcoated cast-iron pot, I just tape the lid to the bottom with painter’s tape. Keeps food in and leaves no residue once removed.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014: This year you often decide to defer to others in order to gain a broader perspective. How you see a situation could change radically as a result. Your wisdom in seeking diverse opinions adds to your strength. If you are single, you could meet someone at any time.

You also might not see the person as he or she is. If your friends keep repeating the same observation, stop and look again. If you are attached, your sweetie will love being put on a pedestal for a while.

Eventually, though, he or she will fall off. LIBRA looks beyond the obvious.

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) HHHHYou already have seen a variety of different reactions from people this week, and the trend continues. Your mind might wander to a person who has displayed a new dynamic characteristic, or at least it seems new to you. Tonight: You need a midweek break!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHYou will have a sense that you are heading in the right direction.

Focus on what you want, and finish up any errands you might have.

Your sensitivity might emerge in a discussion with a friend whose perspective does not work for you.

Tonight: Where you want to be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Deal with a dear friend directly. Often this person amuses you, gives you food for thought and

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I relocated to Florida a little over a year ago and were quickly welcomed into our new neighbors’ social whirl. Two couples in the neighborhood are gay — one male, one female.

While they are nice enough, my husband and I did not include them when it was our turn to host because we do not approve of their lifestyle choices. Since then, we have been excluded from neighborhood gatherings, and someone even suggested that we are bigots!

Abby, we moved here from a conservative community where people were pretty much the same. If people were “different,” they apparently kept it to themselves.

While I understand the phrase “when in Rome,” I don’t feel we should have to compromise our values just to win the approval of our neighbors. But really, who is the true bigot here? Would you like to weigh in?

— UNHAPPY IN TAMPA DEAR UNHAPPY: I sure would. The first thing I’d like to say is that regardless of what you were told in your previous community, a person’s sexual orientation isn’t a “lifestyle choice.” Gay people don’t choose to be gay; they are born that way.

They can’t change being gay any more than you can change being heterosexual.

I find it interesting that you are unwilling to reciprocate the hospitality of people who welcomed

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