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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Vol. 45, Issue 44

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Five indicted after escape

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Felony charges require juveniles to be moved to adult facility By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

of public officials on fisheries management issues. The vast majority of those complaints, including the ones against Hepler, were rejected. In October, Homer residents Garland Blanchard, Eric Ball and Emily Chalup appealed the rejection, citing extensive documentation from Fish and Game’s personnel directory and the directory of state officials, that referred to Hepler as an “Assistant Commissioner.” According to their complaints, Blanchard, Chalup and Ball assert that Hepler should

The five inmates that escaped the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility on Nov. 7 have been indicted on 15 felony counts including assault, robbery, riot and escape charges. Cody Rosenthal, 18, and four 16-year-olds, Joshua Crouse, Randall Gary, Jackson Dominick and Zachary Nehren, were arraigned in Kenai Superior Court Monday. The five boys face seven counts of assault in the first-degree — a class A felony — two counts of second-degree and third-degree assault, robbery in the first-degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the firstdegree and riot. Class A felonies are punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Rosenthal, Crouse and Gary were also indicted with escape in the second degree, a class B felony, while Dominick and Nehren were indicted on attempted escape in the second degree, also a class B felony. Rosenthal was first charged with escape, theft and riot charges and transported to Wildwood Pretrial Facility. Rosenthal was found hiding in a Dumpster in the Kenai Multipurpose Facility parking lot with Dominick and Nehren an hour after the escape. Troopers

See FILING, page A-8

See INDICT, page A-8

In the news Outage affects 16,000 meters

Homer Electric Association members experienced a system-wide power outage Wednesday afternoon. A ccording to a press release from the cooperative, the outage started at 1:33 p.m. when there was a frequency problem on the transmission system which resulted in a loss of power to approximately 16,000 HEA meters from the south Kachemak Bay area north to Nikiski. HEA says that the issue was complicated by the fact that the Homer Electric system was isolated from the rest of the Railbelt area due to work Chugach Electric was performing on a facility in Cooper Landing. Homer Electric was able to work closely with Chugach Electric to put the transmission system back in normal operation and then begin restoring power. The restoration effort took about one hour to complete and by 2:30 Wednesday afternoon all HEA members had power restored. The exact cause of the frequency variation that created the outage was unclear.

BP: Deal with Hilcorp completed JUNEAU (AP) — BP has closed the sale of its interests in four North Slope oil fields to Hilcorp. BP president for Alaska operations Janet Weiss made the announcement Wednesday. The company announced in April that it was selling all its interests in the Endicott and Northstar fields and half its interests in the Liberty and Milne Point fields.

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Bookworms

Kyle Hilleary and Amber Smith took time in their off day to peruse the shelves at River City Books Wednesday in Soldotna. Smith said they were looking for some rest and relaxation.

What’s in a name? APOC to decide Commission hears defense against financial disclosure filing By RASHAH McCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion

It’s all semantics when it comes to one state employee’s defense against being required to file certain financial disclosure forms required of public officials with the Alaska Public Offices Commission, or APOC. Kelly Hepler, whose title with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is either “assistant commissioner” or “special projects coordinator,” was the subject of a Wednesday APOC hearing on several complaints

that claim he should have filed a Public Official Financial Disclosure form annually from 2009-2013 and, on those forms, he should have disclosed that he had received gifts from the politically influential Soldotnabased Kenai River Sportfishing Association. His title as “assistant commissioner” is a deviation from one that he has previously held and that would be required by state law to file a financial disclosure form, that of “special assistant” to the commissioner. At issue were appeals of seven complaints filed by four Ke-

nai Peninsula residents against Hepler. The complaints, originally filed in late August, were rejected by APOC staff on the basis that Hepler’s actual title with Fish and Game is “Special Projects Coordinator” and his current job title is not subject to the state’s Public Official Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. The original complaints Hepler were part of about 200 complaints that were filed with APOC regarding the Kenai River Sportfishing Association’s Kenai River Classic and other outreach and lobbying

Immersed in engineering Students enjoy science-intensive experience By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

Students from across the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District ditched their regular classes for two weeks and traveled to Anchorage for a rigorous, science-intensive learning experience. A group of 47 Native Alaskan and Native American middle-school students are attending the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program Middle School Academy from Nov. 12-22, at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Being accepted into the program was a huge deal for the students that made it, said KPBSD spokesperson Pegge Erkeneff. She said she visited the Tebughna School in Tyonek last month when Jobena Bartels-Salas and Kristianna Standifer were waiting to hear if they would get to attend the academy. “They were so excited about it,” Erkeneff said. “It is a huge motivator for them to leave their small village and meet with other students at the University of Anchorage.” On Nov. 12, Bartels-Salas

and Standifer were flown out of Tyonek and touched down on the Merrill Field Airport runway where they were picked up and whisked away to UAA, said Assessment and Federal Programs Director Tim Vlasak. Other students from Kenai Middle School, Nanwalek, Port Graham Elementary-High School, Susan B. English, Homer Middle School, Seward Middle School, Chapman Elementary and Ninilchik School were transported on buses, he said. To qualify for the academy See LEARN, page A-8

Photo courtesy Tim Vlasak Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

This photo taken by a chaperone of the 47 Native Alaskan and Native American KPBSD middle school students attending the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program Middle School Academy from Nov. 12-22, at the University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska, said Assessment and Federal Programs Director Tim Vlasak.

Pot backer who quit TV job on air fights subpoena By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press

JUNEAU — An Alaska television reporter who quit her job with a four-letter tirade during a live newscast after revealing she supported pot legalization is fighting a subpoena from the state panel that enforces election laws. The Alaska Public Offices Commission wants to know whether Charlo Greene used crowdsourcing funds to advocate for a ballot initiative to

legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Alaska and Oregon this month joined Washington and Colorado as states approving legal pot. The commission is trying to determine whether money that was spent would trigger reporting requirements, said Thomas Lucas, its campaign disclosure coordinator for groups. Alaska’s ballot measure was mentioned on the crowdfunding website, according to a printout included in exhibits with the

case file. Lucas told commissioners in a memo this month that the investigation so far had found that Greene or the medical marijuana business she runs apparently engaged in campaign activities aimed at influencing the election’s outcome. Greene is the professional name used by Charlene Egbe, who considers the commission action to be harassment. In an email responding to a subpoena of records last month, Greene said that if the panel continued C

to bother her, she would “most certainly” sue. Greene made headlines in September when, while reporting on a story, she revealed herself to be the owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club, quit her TV job and vowed to work to legalize pot. Representatives for Greene argued before the commission Wednesday that Greene was simply trying to promote her business and was waging a personal campaign favoring changes to marijuana laws.

They said she was misled into believing she had to register her business as a political entity. One of Greene’s representatives, Ronda Marcy, said Greene had a right, as an individual, to express her views. She said Greene was working on a “freedom and fairness campaign,” and when Greene and Lucas had a conversation, they both were discussing campaigns but referring to different things. See FIGHT, page A-8

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AccuWeather 5-day forecast for Kenai-Soldotna

Barrow 13/6

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Mostly cloudy, a couple of showers

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Daylight Length of Day - 7 hrs., 2 min., 55 sec. Daylight lost - 4 min., 32 sec.

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Dillingham 43/38

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From the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai

24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. Trace Month to date ........................... 0.03" Normal month to date ............. 0.90" Year to date ............................. 17.75" Normal year to date ............... 16.38" Record today ................. 0.47" (1994) Record for Nov. ............. 6.95" (1971) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963) Snowfall 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. .. 0.0" Month to date ........................... Trace Season to date ......................... Trace

Juneau 42/36

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Steady snow will continue across the Great Lakes and New York today as showers creep into regions of southern Texas. The Northwest will have a cold front that will send showers to much of the West Coast.

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Anchorage 37/30

Bethel 37/26

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Talkeetna 37/26 Glennallen 17/3

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Today’s activity: Moderate Where: Weather permitting, moderate displays will be visible overhead from Inuvik, Yellowknife, Rankin, and Igaluit to as far south as Whitehorse, Ft. McMurray, James Bay and low on the horizon as far south as Prince Rupert, Calgary, Minot, Bemidji and Stevens Point.

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Anaktuvuk Pass 13/2

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Mission Moon: Millions may help lunar landing By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press

LONDON — It’s the moon mission for the masses. A project to fund a private lunar exploration mission got underway Wednesday, offering the public the chance to take part. For as little as 10 pounds ($15), Lunar Mission One gives the public a chance to buy space on memory discs that will be buried in a hole drilled into the lunar surface. The public will be invited to leave music, photos and videos on the disc — helping creating a chronicle of the people of Earth. Those offering more funding will leave more data, including DNA in form of a strand of hair. “Governments are finding it increasingly difficult to fund space exploration that is solely for the advancement of human knowledge and understanding as opposed to commercial return,” said British engineer and city financier David Iron, who

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AP Photo/NASA/Neil A. Armstrong, File

A July 20, 1969 photo from files made showing astronaut Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. posing for a photograph beside the U.S. flag deployed on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

came up with the plan. “The crucially anyone from around world class team of advisers the world can get involved for and supporters we have assem- as little as a few pounds.” bled will address this issue and The mission plans to land a

spacecraft on the moon in 10 years. It will drill a hole at least 20 meters (21 yards) but possibly as deep as 100 meters (109 yards) to access lunar rock that is billions of years old. It will use crowd-funding platform Kickstarter to finance its development phase. “We have carried out research and been quite surprised how keen people are,” Iron said. “School kids think the idea of having a bit of themselves on the moon is fantastic.” Lunar Mission One hopes to tap into the excitement surrounding the European Space Agency’s recent historic first — landing a washing machinesized spacecraft on a comet speeding through our solar system at 41,000 mph (66,000 kph).

Peninsula Clarion, Thursday, November 20, 2014

Around the Peninsula

Obituary Alana Lee Gattenby On the morning of Saturday, Nov. 16, 2014, Alana Lee Gattenby journeyed on to eternal rest. She was 10 months old. Though her time with us was brief, her light is our comfort. She will forever remain in our hearts. Alana Lee Gattenby was born on January 8th, 2014, in Loveland, Colorado. Alana’s smile and mirthful laugh were a testament to the awesome innocence

of her soul. We loved to watch her dance, and having recently learned to walk, she was happiest on-the-move. Alana was sweet-natured and precious. Her bright eyes shown, and she spoke in “ooohs” and “aaahs.” She loved to grunt and swing her stick around, happy to receive our love and hugs and kisses. She loved the family pets and would actively pursue them. Alana enjoyed being tickled by her father, swimming, and playing with her mother. A peek-a-boo/hide-and-go-seek mix could really bring a smile. Her favorite foods were sweet potatoes and mango (or the elusive remote). Alana was attentive and curious. It was the joy of her parents, Shelby and Kelly Gattenby of Loveland, Colorado, to raise her. Alana is survived by her cousins Nathan and Kira Kelly, Brianna Gattenby, and Holly and Benjamin Canaga; aunt Anne Gattenby of Alameda, California; uncle Matt and aunt Christy Canaga; paternal grandmother Phyllis Gattenby of Dodge City, Colorado; maternal grandmother Cynthia Canaga; and maternal great-grandmother Mary Joan Brinkmeyer of Presho, South Dakota. She is predeceased by her maternal grandfather Patrick Canaga, as well as paternal aunt Gretchen Kelly and cousin Brian Murphy. Many friends and family shared their love with Alana and gave her a reason to smile. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at Viegut Funeral Home with viewing beginning at 11:00 a.m. A reception will be held at the Viegut Reception Center following the services. Cremation will be completed after services. Memorials may be made to the Alana Lee Gattenby Memorial Fund in care of Viegut Funeral Home, 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO 80538. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.

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Celebrate Alaska Native/Native American Heritage Month at Kenai Peninsula College

Order of the Purple Heart to meet

Kenai Peninsula College invites the public to to celebrate Alaska Native/Native American Heritage Month during the The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 830, is hold- month of November. A free Denai’na language class will take ing its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. today at the Soldotna VFW, place today, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Kenai River Campus 134 North Birch Street in Soldotna. All Purple Heart veterans McLane Commons in Soldotna. For more information contact and their spouses are welcome to attend. Diane Taylor at 907-262-0328.

Prostate cancer support group to meet

Judo club hosts self defense class

There will be a meeting for men affected by prostate canThe Sterling Judo Club is holding a free self defense class cer at 6 p.m. today in the Augustine room at Central Peninsula for women and girls (ages 8 and up) on Friday, from 6-8 p.m. Hospital. Family and friends are welcome. For information at Sterling Elementary School. The class is for women only contact Jim at 260-4904. and will be led by Sensei Katie Gibler. Participants are asked to wear loose clothing and to show up 15 minutes early. Mothers, Gun club holds membership meeting daughters, and grandmothers are all encouraged to participate. The Snowshoe Gun Club will hold its Annual Members For more information contact Sensei Robert Brink at 907-242Meeting on Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. in the club’s training building. The 9330 or at obobo1a@gmail.com. More information can be Board of Directors will present information on club improve- found on the Sterling Judo Club Facebook Page. ments, future plans, the proposed 2015 budget and will address members’ questions/comments. Two board seats will be open for Soldotna library hosts yoga session election during the meeting. All members are encouraged to atReady to start your weekend off right? Visit the Soldotna tend. For questions or more information about the meeting conPublic Library on Friday mornings at 10:15 a.m. for a 45-mintact Alan Poynor at 283-8166, or Bob Seymour at 283-3315. ute free “Yoga Strength” session. Set to modern music, this class makes for a perfect introduction to yoga or a fun addition Caroling with Kenai Historical Society to your existing routine. Bring your own mat! For more inforThe Kenai Historical Society will enjoy Christmas Carols mation, call 907-262-4227. performed by the Riverside Harmony for the society’s monthly meeting on Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kenai Visitor’s Center. AST accepting applications for Kenai Bring your favorite dish for a potluck and enjoy the music. The Peninsula Citizen Academy meeting is open to the public; new members are welcome. For Registration is open for the third Alaska State Troopers Citimore information, contact June at 283-1946. zen Academy offered in the Soldotna/Kenai area to promote and enhance citizen understanding and awareness of the role of SPEAK meets for discussion, support troopers within the community. After two successful sessions ADHD, Spectrum, FAS, Downs, PT, OT, Autism, Develop- in the Central Peninsula, the next will start on Jan. 13, 2015. mentally Delayed, IEP, Hearing Impaired, CP — if you have The AST program is based on the Citizen Police Academy heard these terms or various others from the professional world (CPA) model used by police agencies throughout the country. about your child, you will fit right in with the parents group CPAs are intended to open the lines of communication between Special Parents Encouraging Amazing Kids. SPEAK’s month- the community and their local police and help expand a police ly meeting is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Donald Gilman Kenai agency’s community-based efforts. AST’s Citizen Academy River Center on Funny River Road across the street from the can also alleviate some misunderstanding by providing citizens Soldotna airport. For more information contact Peggy Larson a firsthand look at the statutes, regulations and policies that at 260-3621 or 394-6310, or email: peggysuelee@gmail.com. guide troopers in their daily duties. Starting in January, the academy will meet 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday through March 31, 2015. There will be a few Saturday Way Out Women ready to ride field trips. Unless otherwise instructed, classes will be held at The Way Out Women snowmachine fundraising event is the Emergency Operations Center in Soldotna. scheduled for Feb. 28, 2015. The $100 entry fee will include Advance registration is required for the academy. Applicants a continental breakfast, goody bag, a limited edition T-shirt, must be at least 18 years old and reside in Alaska. Additionally, lunch, and a chance to help your friends and neighbors. There participants must pass a background investigation including a will be prizes, good company, lots of fun and a chance to give criminal history check. Felony and some misdemeanor convicback to your community. All funds raised by the ride go di- tions will preclude participation in the AST Citizens Academy. rectly to assist cancer patients. There are The Central Peninsula Application deadline is Dec. 12. Health Foundation will be administering funds; their office is Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the Alaska located at Central Peninsula Hospital. If you are interested in State Trooper posts located at 46333 Kalifornsky Beach Road helping out contact Kathy Lopeman at kath@alaska.net. There or found on the AST Public Information Office website at will be an Organizational Committee meeting at Nikko Garden http://www.dps.alaska.gov/PIO/citizenacademy.aspx. For more restaurant in Soldotna on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. information, contact Dane Gilmore at 907-262-4453.

Community Calendar Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old Carrs Mall). Call 398-9440. 8:30 a.m. • TOPS AK No. 220 Kasilof weigh-in at CES Station 6, 58260 Sterling Highway. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 262-7319 or 2523436. 10 a.m. • TOPS AK No. 164 Soldotna weigh-in at First Baptist Church, 159 S. Binkley. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. Call 262-7339. • Narcotics Anonymous PJ Meeting, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. Noon • Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group at 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Suite 71 in the old Carrs Mall in Kenai. Call 262-1917. 5:30 p.m. • Free Seated Zumba Gold at the Kenai Senior Center. New participants, active older adults, and chair-bound or limited mobility participants are encouraged. 6 p.m. • Family Story Time (PreK and up) at the Soldotna Public Library in the Children’s Area. Bring the whole family out to listen to stories and sing songs. Younger and older siblings are always welcome with adult supervision. Call 262-4227. • AA Step Sisters women’s meeting at Our Lady of Perpetual

Help Catholic Church, O’Neill Hall, 222 W. Redoubt, Soldotna. Call 262-2304. • TOPS AK 20, Soldotna, weigh-in at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 North Soldotna Avenue, Soldotna. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 262-1557. • Celebrate Recovery, Midnight Son Seventh-day Adventist church on the corner of Swires Rd. and Kenai Spur Hwy in Kenai. Dinner is at 6 p.m.; Recovery Lesson at 6:30 p.m.; Open Share groups at 7:15 p.m. Email rking4@mac.com or call 260-3292.

7 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “Dopeless Hope Fiends,” 11312 Kenai Spur Highway, Unit 71, Kenai. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group “Sterling Group,” Moose River RV Park, Mile 81.5 Sterling Highway, Sterling. • Square dance group at Ninilchik Senior Center. • Alcoholics Anonymous “Unity Men’s Group” meets downstairs the Salvation Army building in Soldotna. 8 p.m. • AA Attitude of Gratitude at URS Club, 405 Overland Drive. Call 283-3777.

• AA North Roaders Group at North Star Methodist Church, Mile 25.5 Kenai Spur Highway. Call 242-9477. • Alcoholics Anonymous Ninichick support group at United Methodist Church, 15811 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik. Call 907-5673574. The Community Calendar lists recurring events and meetings of local organizations. To have your event listed, email organization name, day or days of meeting, time of meeting, place, and a contact phone number to news@ peninsulaclarion.com.

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Need for more icebreakers keeps getting cold shoulder America’s only active heavy-duty ice-

breaker, the Polar Star, is mission-ready once more. The problem: The elderly vessel should have been decommissioned in 2006, and even with its current repairs, its life has only been extended 5 to 20 years. Of the top five ice-breaking nations, Russia has more icebreakers — 18 in all — than Finland, Sweden, Canada and the U.S. combined. The U.S. has only two active icebreakers: the medium icebreaker Healy and the Polar Star. The Polar Star’s sister ship, the Polar Sea, needs $100 million in repairs before it can leave dock, and building another heavy icebreaker would take about 10 years and cost more than $850 million. The problem is there aren’t any plans to finance or build another one, which according to the Department of Homeland Security is a big problem. A report commissioned by the Coast Guard in 2010 found that the service needs six heavy and four medium icebreakers to operate effectively. The cost of adding those vessels to the existing fleet is about $3.2 billion, a Congressional Research Service report found. The Coast Guard needs to add to its icebreaking fleet or else it will be “unable to accomplish its Arctic missions,” says a 2011 report by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general. The U.S. is the least-prepared of all Arctic nations despite having so much to gain and lose in terms of resources, logistics and scientific discovery. Today’s problems will only be exacerbated in future years as our existing ships age. Why do icebreakers matter? Look to the Healy’s actions in 2011 when it escorted an oil tanker to Nome as that town was running short on oil. Look to the annual scientific and mapping missions in the Arctic, where the Coast Guard is America’s leading service in scientific research afloat. Look to the south, where private and foreign icebreakers now escort supply ships to Antarctica, a role American icebreakers once played. We’re not interested in an icebreaker race with Russia — they’ve clearly won. Russia has six nuclear-powered icebreakers and is building another nuclear heavy icebreaker (at a cost of $1.1 billion) that is expected to be the world’s biggest. Our point is this: Every other Arctic nation sees the benefit of investing in the Arctic. We wonder if those serving in Washington D.C. — Alaska delegation not included — are even aware the U.S. is an Arctic nation. Their priorities don’t convince us they are. This is a mistake that needs rectifying. The U.S. will take over chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2015. Sitting at the big chair at the table means little if our country limps when it comes to securing the resources necessary to navigate its ice-encrusted borders. The Polar Star is on borrowed time, and the icebreaker Healy, launched in 1997, won’t last forever. Now is the time for leaders in Washington to step up and provide funding so the U.S. can catch up in the Arctic. Our nation’s fleet of icebreakers have been given the cold shoulder for too long. — Juneau Empire, Nov. 18

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By GARRY TRUDEAU

Can science survive a garish shirt?

When Giovanni da Verrazzano returned from his famous 16th-century voyage exploring North America, the king of France rebuked him for lack of gender inclusivity aboard La Dauphine. When William Clark and Meriwether Lewis made it to the Pacific Ocean and back, President Thomas Jefferson quizzed them about any microaggressions they may have committed against their Indian interpreter Sacagawea during the arduous trip. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and said his memorable line about “one small step for man,” President Richard Nixon called to register his regret that Armstrong had strongly implied that only men could walk on the moon. None of this actually happened, of course, but only because all of these epic human achievements occurred before the advent of Twitter and the modern feminist perpetual outrage machine. Otherwise, Verrazzano would have been browbeaten and forced into ritual apologies long before any of the natives got a chance to eat him. Matt Taylor lives in a different time. He is the British project scientist for the Rosetta mission that succeeded last week in landing a module on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, some 300 million miles from Earth. The mission included a journey of 4 billion miles and is a feat that has been compared to landing a fly on a speeding bullet. It is, in short, a thrilling triumph for human ingenuity. But let’s not get carried away and lose

sight of trivialities. In discussing the mission on camera after the landing, Taylor wore a Hawaiian-style shirt depicting cartoonish, scantily clad, buxom women brandishing firearms. And just Rich Lowry like that Taylor stood for the subjugation of women and their exclusion from the world of science. Taylor was mercilessly condemned on Twitter and the Internet until the next day he apologized in tears for having committed the sartorial equivalent of a thought crime. Let’s stipulate that Taylor’s shirt — custom-made for him by a female friend who was delighted he wore it — was tasteless. It was more appropriate for a stroll on the Atlantic City boardwalk or for a day at Comic Con than for any professional setting, let alone for highly public interviews about an event generating interest around the world. Taylor could have done worse than make a trip to Brooks Brothers prior to his star turn. Although he is not exactly the buttonedup type. Involved in authoring 70 scientific papers — focusing, in the words of the NASA website, “on energetic particle dynamics in near-Earth space and in the interaction of the Sun’s solar wind with the Earth’s magnetic field” — the bearded

Taylor has enough tattoos to compete with the average rock star. He added one on his leg earlier this year depicting Rosetta’s module reaching the comet as a sign of his confidence in success. This is not your father’s Mission Control. It’s one thing to say that Taylor would have been better served wearing a tie, even a clip-on, on his big day; it’s another to accuse him of a dastardly betrayal of women in science. Any young woman interested in science who will be deterred from pursuing her dream because of one garish shirt worn by one scientist who was practically unknown the day before yesterday needs bucking up. Thank heavens Marie Curie wasn’t so delicate, or she never would have won one Nobel Prize, let alone two. The overreaction to Taylor’s shirt doesn’t just implicitly send the message that women are helplessly vulnerable to the smallest of unintended slights; it makes feminists look witlessly censorious and absurdly humorless, not that they ever seem to care. The atrocity of Taylor’s shirt will be forgotten soon enough, and it will be on to the next thing. In the past few days, we have learned that mankind can chase down a comet speeding through space at 34,000 mph, but resisting the outrage machine, kicked into high gear over a trifle, is completely beyond its powers. Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.

Time to continue moving Alaska forward The election is over and the dust has settled. I congratulate Dan Sullivan. He and I disagreed on many issues, but now he is senator and it is time to move forward to address Alaska’s needs. It has been an enormous honor to serve Alaskans as your U.S. senator the last six years. From the Alaskans who left their homes to work in Washington, D.C., to the staff in my six Alaska offices, to the interns and volunteers, I consider my team the best in the nation. Whatever our challenge, our goal always was finding a way to get to “yes” to resolve the problem. I’m proud of our work to open the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to development for the first time since its establishment in 1923, now moving forward to produce 46,000 barrels of oil a day. Many said opening Alaska’s Arctic to oil exploration to meet our state and nation’s energy needs would never happen, but we got it done. We brought federal agencies together to create in Alaska the best access for veterans’ health care in the country. Now anywhere there is a tribal clinic or hospital, a veteran can get care there instead of traveling to Anchorage or Seattle and the VA will pay for it. I consider this a major accomplishment. Alaska’s approach is now a national model being adopted across the country. The men and women who make up our military deserve access to excellent care and there is more to be done to make this happen. We achieved much for Alaska’s First Peoples: permanently reauthorizing the Indian Health Service, securing half a billion in federal dollars in back payments to our tribes after two decades of no action, ensuring traditional foods can be served in federally funded facilities, and increasing broadband technology throughout rural Alaska. When Alaska Natives thrive, all of Alaska reaps the rewards. I am proud of fighting for Alaska’s unique needs: protecting Bypass Mail; getting special permanent funding for Alaska ports, telecommunications and ferry service in Southeast; working with the delC

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solving everyday problems facing everyday Alaskans. Making sure a VA disability check was processed. Saving an Alaskan’s home from foreclosure. Securing a Social Security check owed a senior. Fighting for earned benefits so a veteran could go to school. Safely delivering to an Alaskan mother her child stranded in a foreign country. In six years, we responded to 360,000 letters and emails from Alaskans. Alaska is a place unmatched by any other, a place I call my home, a place of unbelievable possibilities. There is no better place than Alaska to see America. We never shy away from a challenge, we work together when times are tough and we love our state. As I have always done all my life, I will continue to be part of the fabric of Alaska — serving the public where it fits best and doing all I can for this generation and the next.

egation to save Essential Air Service. We supported our military by protecting our F-16’s in Fairbanks and missile defense at Fort Greely, secured F-35’s coming next year and ensured Alaska bases aren’t facing the threat of shutdown. We passed advance authorization for VA medical services so our veterans’ needs don’t depend on annual congressional budget fights. As chair of the Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee, we ensured our fisherman are treated fairly, stopped the threat of Frankenfish to Alaska fisheries, protected the world’s most productive Mark Begich is one of Alaska’s U.S. salmon fishery in Bristol Bay, and passed treaties to stop pirate fishing in our waters. Senators until Jan. 2, 2015. We convinced members of Congress of the enormous value of sound fishery policy affecting commercial, sports, recreational and subsistence fishing. E-mail: news@peninsulaclarion.com Taking office as America faced the worst economic crisis since the Great DeWrite: Fax: pression, we turned the economy around, Peninsula Clarion 907-283-3299 P.O. Box 3009 Questions? Call: producing the lowest unemployment in six Kenai, AK 99611 907-283-7551 years, growing the private sector economy for 55 consecutive months, cutting the anThe Peninsula Clarion welcomes nual federal deficit by 70 percent and reletters and attempts to publish all turning the housing market to good health. those received, subject to a few We reformed health care to ensure evguidelines: ery Alaskan has access. Before reform, 34 n All letters must include the writer’s percent of individual Alaskans were denied name, phone number and address. health care by insurance companies and n Letters are limited to 500 words kicked off their policies if they had a preand may be edited to fit available existing condition. space. Letters are run in the order Seniors now have a stronger Medicare they are received. program, with more of their prescriptions n Letters that, in the editor’s judgcovered. These are significant improvement, are libelous will not be ments, but more reform is needed to get printed. prices under control. n The editor also may exclude letWe passed the Tourism Promotion Act, ters that are untimely or irrelevant bringing more visitors to Alaska and the to the public interest. US. Some of my most rewarding work was

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Alaska, B.C. cooperate quietly on transboundary issues By ELWOOD BREHMER Morris News Service-Alaska/ Alaska Journal of Commerce

Alaskans concerned with mining in transboundary watersheds often aren’t aware of the cooperation between the state and provincial governments, according to a British Columbia resource official. “I’m not sure if there’s any elected person in the state of Alaska that really knows the extent to which we engage Alaska on northwest (British Columbia) mining projects and that’s on us. We need to do a better job,” British Columbia Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett said. Specifically to the proposed Kerr Sulphurets Mitchell, or KSM, porphyry copper-gold mine near the headwaters of the Unuk River drainage in British Columbia, Bennett said the province has held “dozens and dozens” of meetings with representatives from the Alaska and U.S. governments since 2008. The Unuk River empties into the Pacific between Wrangell and Ketchikan. Kyle Moselle, a large project coordinator for the Alaska Department of Natural Resources said the Large Mine Permitting Team, or LMPT, system used by the state to coordinate the permitting process between agencies

Around Alaska Alaska spends $100,000 defending gay marriage lawsuit

ANCHORAGE — The state has spent more than $103,000 to defend a lawsuit that overturned Alaska’s ban on same-sex marriage, and it would spend more than triple that amount if it has to pay plaintiffs’ legal costs. Plaintiffs are seeking nearly $259,000 in legal fees from the state. If those fees are awarded, the cost to the state would total more than $360,000, Alaska Dispatch News reported. Included in the state’s bill is $9,600 to Washington, D.C., attorney S. Kyle Duncan, who worked with the state to appeal at the U.S. Supreme Court and

for in-state mines provides a “plug and play” model in discussions with Canadian officials about British Columbia mines that could affect transboundary fisheries. Enacting the LMPT system is done by the mine proponent, he said, which also pays for the resources dedicated to the process. A DNR official is devoted to the project as a coordinator between the departments of Environmental Conservation, Fish and Game, Natural Resources and any others that need to be involved. Moselle said the coordinator works to assure processes are followed but not unnecessarily duplicated among departments. “Issues or areas of concern are usually ID’d earlier in the review process and communicated among the agencies and back to the project proponent more effectively,” Moselle said. He made his comments during a presentation at the Alaska Miners Association conference Nov. 6 in Anchorage. Federal and provincial Canadian agencies easily fit in to the system when their environmental assessment process is at hand, he said. Agency representatives form a technical working group that allows the state to address any concerns as the environmental assessment plays out. The DNR coordinator then acts as a liai-

9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. U.S. District Judge Timothy Burgess ruled in October that the state’s ban on gay marriage approved by voters in 1998 violated the due process and equal protection provisions of the U.S. Constitution. After the appeals court lifted a temporary stay and the Supreme Court denied a review of the case, the state has asked an 11-judge panel of the federal appeals court for a review. The state maintains that Burgess’ ruling was an incorrect interpretation. The state wants the appeals court to look at the Alaska case separately from its decision that overturned gay marriage in Idaho and Nevada last month. With the ban overturned in Alaska, about 74 marriage licenses have been issued for

son to consolidate formal comments from the state working group to British Columbia officials, according to Moselle. It all leads to a “strong working relationship” between the neighboring governments, he said. The Aug. 4 tailings dam failure at the Mount Polley copper mine in British Columbia’s Fraser River drainage has caused the public to make incorrect assumptions about the province’s environmental requirements, Bennett said. “The conclusion, for example, that I’ve read in Alaska media that Canada and (British Columbia) have weak environmental standards and poor processes, and we’re under-resourced in our ministries and so forth, that’s just not right; that’s just not correct,” he said. Such conclusions are the easy answer, according to Bennett. It’s still unclear as to why the earthen dam failed and poured tailings slurry into nearby waters, he said. Bennett suspects there was an engineering mistake in the initial design or construction, or in the subsequent additions to the dam. An independent investigative team has been formed to get to the bottom of the issue. “Mount Polley didn’t happen because we have poor processes in my

same-sex couples so far.

Proposed air quality rules released FAIRBANKS — Proposed state regulations for meeting federal air quality standards include limits on what could be burned in wood stoves. In areas with chronically bad air, such as Fairbanks and North Pole, the regulations call for using dry wood, wood pellet products, manufacture-approved biomass fuels and manufacturer-recommended starter fuels for October through March, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. The proposed regulations were released Monday. They are included in the State Implementation Plan due by the end of 2014 to the Environmental Protection Agency to show how

view,” Bennett said. “This will be determined; if I’m wrong the independent panel will point that out.” British Columbia relies on engineering reports — like all jurisdictions do — to determine if a major infrastructure design like a tailings dam is sound, he said. Ultimately, Bennett said he wants Alaskans to know that the salmon returning to transboundary rivers are as important to British Columbia as they are to the state. “The Alaskan fisherman catch those salmon but they spawn in our rivers,” he said. “Our First Nations, what you call Tribes, depend on those salmon. The last thing in the world we would ever do is put at risk the salmon that swim in (British Columbia) rivers.”

KSM

Seabridge Gold Inc. Vice President for Environmental Affairs Brent Murphy said the Kerr Sulphurets Mitchell, or KSM, project his company is proposing would be a combined surfaceunderground mine typical of other porphyry mines in the region. KSM would have an initial mine life of 52 years. While the mine site is 22 miles upstream of the Canada-Alaska border near the Unuk River, the tailings manElwood Brehmer can be reached at agement facility would be 18 miles elwood.brehmer@alaskajournal.com.

the state will reduce chronic winter air pollution in Fairbanks. Dry wood has a moisture content of less than 20 percent. Wood with more moisture burns less efficiently and creates more pollution. The regulations make provisions for burning wet wood if it’s mixed with “manufactured compressed wood logs.” Cindy Heil of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Air Quality Division said state tests with pellet logs burned with wet wood found dramatic reductions in air pollution. Fairbanks and North Pole regularly are out of compliance with federal air standards because of particulate emitted from wood burned by people

away in the Bell Irving River drainage. The Bell Irving River feeds the Nass River, which flows south of Alaska and is not a transboundary watershed. Ore from the mine would be sent to the tailings facility via a conveyor and tunnel system and processed there, Murphy said. “All water that comes in contact with the proposed mining operations will be retained by a proposed water storage dam,” he said. After going through a treatment plant the mine water would also go through the 18-mile tunnel to the tailings pond. Murphy said mine dams are being “rightly” scrutinized after the Mount Polley incident and that KSM’s designs have been reviewed by experts from British Columbia, the Canadian government, the State of Alaska and First Nations. “Following the Mount Polley situation, Seabridge, on its own initiative, also committed to establish an independent third-party review panel to actively participate in the future design, construction, operation and maintenance of the dams throughout the life of the KSM project,” Murphy said.

trying use an alternative to expensive home heating oil. Research ties particulate pollution to heart attacks, decreased lung function and premature death in people with heart or lung disease. The Department of Environmental Conservation is taking public testimony on the regulations through Dec. 19.

Teen indicted in fatal Juneau car crash JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A Juneau grand jury has indicted an 18-year-old driver involved in a fatal car crash. The Juneau Empire reports William M. Buchkoski was indicted on four felony counts in the March 26 death of a pas-

senger in his sport utility vehicle, 18-year-old Jessica Louise Billy. Investigators say Buchkoski was driving on Yandukin Drive near Juneau International Airport and attempted a left turn onto Old Dairy Road but did not yield to a semi. The big truck T-boned the SUV. A second passenger, 20-yearold Shadd Rudick, was critically injured and remains at a rehabilitation center in Everett, Washington. The grand jury indicted Buchkoski on manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and two felony assault counts. He will be arraigned Dec. 17. Online court records did not indicate that he had an attorney.

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Around the World NBC says Cosby project is no longer in development; new assault allegations emerge NEW YORK — NBC has scrapped a Bill Cosby comedy that was under development, the second outlet within a day to put off or abandon a project involving the long-beloved comic as a sexual assault scandal continues to spiral around him. NBC spokeswoman Rebecca Marks said Wednesday the Cosby sitcom “is no longer under development.” Both the NBC sitcom and Netflix’ Cosby standup comedy special, which has been indefinitely postponed, were halted within a day after actress Janice Dickinson, in an interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” became the third woman in recent weeks to allege she’d been assaulted by Cosby — charges strongly denied by the comedian’s lawyer. The developments, which involve allegations that were widely reported on a decade ago as well as new accusations, have threatened the 77-year-old comedian’s reputation as America’s TV dad at a time when he was launching a comeback. A year ago a standup special — his first in 30 years — aired on Comedy Central and drew a hefty audience of 2 million viewers. His prospective new series was announced by NBC in January. Cosby has never been charged in connection with any of the allegations; Former Pennsylvania prosecutor Bruce L. Castor Jr., who investigated a woman’s claims that Cosby had sexually assaulted her in 2004, said Wednesday he decided not to prosecute Cosby because he felt there was not enough evidence to get a conviction.

Major immigration action on Thursday; Obama to shield as many as 5 million WASHINGTON — In a broad test of his executive powers, President Barack Obama declared Wednesday he will sidestep Congress and order his own federal action on immigration — in measures that could spare from deportation as many as 5 million people illegally in the U.S. and set up one of the most pitched partisan confrontations of his presidency. Obama declared that Washington has allowed America’s immigration problem “to fester for too long.” The president will use an 8 p.m. EST address Thursday to announce his measures and will sign the executive actions during a rally in Las Vegas on Friday. In doing so, Obama will be taking an aggressive stand that he had once insisted was beyond his presidential power. As many as 5 million people in the country illegally are likely to be protected from deportation and made eligible for work permits under the plan. They would not have a path to citizenship, however, and the actions could be reversed by a new president in two years. Officials said the eligible immigrants would not be entitled to federal benefits — including health care tax credits — under Obama’s plan. The 5 million estimate includes extending deportation protections to parents and spouses of U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have been in the country for some years. The president also is likely to expand his 2-year-old program that protects young immigrants from deportation. The administration had considered extending the executive action to parents of young immigrants covered under the 2012 Obama directive, but immigration advocates said they did not expect the parents to be included in the final plan.

Buffalo hit with epic snowfall; more on the way; ‘And that’s saying something in Buffalo’ BUFFALO, N.Y. — Homeowners opened their front doors to find themselves sealed in by sheer walls of white. Shovelers turned walkways into head-high canyons. A woman gave birth in a firehouse after the snow prevented her from reaching the hospital. Even for Buffalo, a place that typically shrugs at snow, this was an epic snowfall — the kind of onslaught folks will be telling their grandchildren about. The Buffalo area found itself buried under as much as 5½ feet of snow Wednesday, with another lake-effect storm expected to bring 2 to 3 more feet by late Thursday. “This is an historic event. When all is said and done, this snowstorm will break all sorts of records, and that’s saying something in Buffalo,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during a visit to the city. The storm came in so fast and furious over Lake Erie early Tuesday it trapped more than 100 vehicles along a 132-mile stretch of the New York State Thruway that remained closed Wednesday. People were marooned at homes, on highways and at work. Residents who can handle 6 inches of snow as if it were a light dusting were forced to improvise. — The Associated Press

Miss Honduras, sister killed BY FREDDY CUEVAS and ALBERTO ARCE Associated Press

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Two bodies believed to belong to Miss Honduras 2014 and her sister have been found buried near the spa where they disappeared six days ago, the Honduras National Police director said Wednesday. Authorities were awaiting confirmation from forensic officials that the victims are Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, and her sister, Sofia, 23, said Gen. Ramon Sabillon. Sabillon said Sofia’s boyfriend, Plutarco Ruiz, confessed to killing the sisters and led authorities to the bodies buried in a river bank in a mountainous area of Santa Barbara, about 240 miles (400 kilometers) west of Tegucigalpa. They were found near La Aguagua spa, where they had gone Thursday to celebrate Ruiz’s birthday. Both women, who grew up in the area, were shot to death and appeared to have been killed the night they disappeared, Sabillon said. “They were not very astute about assessing the people around them. They were just friendly,” the sisters’ mother, Teresa Munoz, told Televicentro. “They were taken out by people they hadn’t known very long.”

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Police and forensic workers inspect the site where two bodies were found in the village of Cablotales, near Santa Barbara, Honduras, Wednesday. The bodies, believed to belong to Miss Honduras 2014 and her sister, were found buried near the spa where they disappeared six days ago, according to the Honduras National Police Director Gen. Ramon Sabillon.

An alleged accomplice, Aris Maldonado, was also being held. Sabillon said the two men buried the bodies near the river in hopes that they would decompose quickly. He said Ruiz apparently shot his girlfriend, Sofia, because she was dancing with another man. After a fierce argument, he pulled out a pistol and fired at Sofia first, then at Maria Jose as she tried to flee. The beauty queen was shot at least twice in the back, Sabillon said. Munoz said Ruiz called her the following morning, acting nervous and claiming the young

women had left the party in a car with some other people. Maria Jose Alvarado was crowned Miss Honduras in April and was expected to compete in the Miss World Pageant in London next month. She was supposed to have left for London this week. A pageant representative said Honduras would not compete in the contest this year, given the tragedy. Honduras, overrun with streets gangs and drug trafficking, has the highest murder rate in the world for a country not at war, with an estimated 90 to 95 killings per 100,000 people. It

is one of Latin America’s poorest countries and earlier this year was the main source of a surge in unaccompanied minors migrating to the United States, many to escape the violence. Women and girls are increasingly fleeing Honduras and other Central American nations after being kidnapped or raped, with many of them seeking asylum in the United States. Alvarado had also worked as a model on the game program “El Show X O da Dinero” of television personality and former presidential candidate Salvador Nasrallah. He said he was very saddened by the news. “A lot of girls die this way, but because they’re not famous, it doesn’t get the attention and the crimes go unpunished,” Nasrallah said. “She was a girl of good principles who fell into a trap, a game with guns, and ended up a victim of a violent system.” In the South American nation of Venezuela, which also suffers from high crime, a former Miss Venezuela and popular soap-opera actress, Monica Spear, was killed along with her husband during a robbery in January while she was visiting her homeland. Beauty queens are very popular in many parts of Latin America, where they are viewed as celebrities and often go on to become entertainers.

Obama open to limits in war authorization By BRADLEY KLAPPER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is open to limits on the duration of its military efforts in Iraq and Syria and on the potential use of ground forces in a new war authorization against the Islamic State, a top presidential adviser said Wednesday. Tony Blinken, currently President Barack Obama’s deputy national security adviser, said discussions would continue with Congress on updating the legal basis for the U.S. intervention. There has been no progress on an authorization in the two weeks since Obama vowed to coordinate with lawmakers on establishing a stronger legal basis for military action. That has prompted growing frustration among Republicans and Democrats with the White House. Blinken, nominated by Obama to be Secretary of State John Kerry’s deputy as the No. 2-ranked U.S. diplomat, was testifying Wednesday at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He was asked by the chairman, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, if a three-year limit on operations and a prohibition on a large-scale ground combat mis-

sion were reasonable. Blinken said those conditions would be “appropriate” and could form a “good basis” for the law. He then told Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., the administration sees a “targeted, focused” law specifically designed for fighting the Islamic State as an important part of building “broad support” on an issue of war and peace. Corker will become the panel’s chairman when Republicans take over the Senate majority in January. The toughest bout of questioning came from Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who asked Blinken if he was wrong two years ago when he said “what is beyond debate ... is that Iraq today is less violent, more democratic and more prosperous, and the United States more deeply engaged there than at any time in recent history.” Blinken said he stood behind his assessment of that time period. After his party’s drubbing in midterm elections, Obama said he’d work with Congress during the current lame-duck session on a new authorization for the U.S. intervention in Iraq and Syria. It reflected that even many supportive lawmakers reject the administration’s legal justification based on a 2001 authorization to fight al-Qaida

and another a year later to invade Iraq. The Islamic State group didn’t exist at the time of either vote, emerging only recently from the al-Qaida movement. They’ve primarily fought each other since. Nevertheless, Republicans and Democrats say the administration isn’t prioritizing a new authorization, having yet to outline what it wants from Congress or dispatch top officials to testify. As a result, congressional aides say, the law won’t come this year and it’s unclear when the matter may be taken up in 2015. A delay won’t immediately affect the American war effort in Iraq and Syria. Obama insists he already has the authority to conduct the counterterrorism mission and U.S. officials haven’t indicated they’d halt military activity if lawmakers vote down any authorization bill. But U.S. officials and members of Congress worry the tenuous legal rationale for fighting could become divisive over time on a national security issue all say should be apolitical. And for members of Congress who’ve emphasized their constitutional responsibility to declare war, their lack of action more than three months into the U.S. bombing campaign is something of an embarrassment.

Fresh off their election triumphs, Republican leaders are waiting on Obama. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., want the president to send over a draft authorization and to start working to build bipartisan support. That sentiment is shared by Corker, whose committee would likely be the starting point for the process next year. Menendez hoped to advance the cause of a new authorization this week. But he canceled a hearing scheduled Tuesday when he couldn’t get Kerry, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel or another official of similar stature to present the administration’s arguments. More pressing issues may be at stake for Congress and the administration. Permission to arm and train Syrian rebels, a central plank of Obama’s strategy to defeat the Islamic State militants, expires next month. Congressional leaders are trying to reauthorize the program as part of a larger spending measure to keep the government running. Obama also is seeking $5.6 billion to cover the military costs in Iraq and Syria. Those funds may come in an annual defense bill senators are trying to complete by year’s end.

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Divided Jerusalem: Attacks put holy city on edge By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press

JERUSALEM — Streets are subdued, marketplaces are quiet and people are on edge in Jewish areas of Jerusalem, where Arabs have been using meat cleavers, guns, screwdrivers and even their cars in deadly, small-scale attacks. The holy city — which Israel says must forever stay united — has rarely seemed more divided. In their 47th year of occupation, Palestinians are seething with anger over neglect and discrimination, continued Jewish settlement in their areas, and a belief, despite official denials, that Israel is scheming to take over their most revered site. This anger, coupled with Jewish fears of further violence, has left the city’s 800,000 residents apprehensive, seemingly united in the belief that things will get worse before they get better. “I’m really not safe, and before leaving the house I think twice,” said Sara Levi, a 22-year-old stay at home mother. “We are not calm, and we hope there is going to be an end to this, and that it is not just a beginning.” Levi spoke as she waited at a stop for Jerusalem’s light rail train — a frequent target of Palestinian violence. The trains, meant to serve as a symbol of a united city, are frequently pelted with stones when passing through Palestinian areas. There have been two deadly attacks in

‘Palestinians in the city feel that the Palestinian Authority, the Arabs and the Muslims are neglecting them, while Israel is targeting them. They don’t know to whom they belong.’ — Zakaria Qak, teacher of national security, Al-Quds University recent weeks by ramming cars into crowded stations. In a separate attack, a Palestinian gunman on a motorcycle shot and seriously wounded a prominent Jewish activist who has pushed for greater Jewish access to the city’s most sensitive holy site — the hilltop compound known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary. The violence reached a new turning point Tuesday when two Palestinian attackers burst into a crowded synagogue during morning prayers, killing four worshippers and a policeman with the meat cleavers and gunfire. It was the deadliest attack in the city since 2008, and gruesome pictures of blood-covered holy books and prayer shawls shocked a country long accustomed to political violence. Those deaths brought to 11 the number of people killed by Palestinian attacks — most of them in Jerusalem — but also in Tel Aviv and the West Bank in recent weeks. At least five Palestinians involved in the attacks were killed. In Jewish parts of Jerusalem, traffic was lighter than usual Wednesday. Fewer people were riding the train, and the crowds that normally pack the city’s

Mahane Yehuda open-air marketplace were thin. “Business is weak today. It was worse yesterday,” vegetable salesman Itzik Shimon said as he stood at his empty stall. “People are afraid. Can you blame them?” In parliament, a group of mothers implored lawmakers to hire more security guards for day care centers. The city says it has increased protection, but many kindergartens remain without guards. “There was a feeling that with yesterday’s attack ... terrorists are trying to send a message that they can get anywhere in Jerusalem,” said Dena Scher, a member of the group. “Everyone is concerned.” Scher, a mother of two young children, said her routine includes new precautions — such as standing away from crowds at bus stops. “I’m definitely being warier, looking around more when dropping off or picking up the kids,” she said. Identifying the cause of the unrest is an imprecise science. Relations with the Palestinians took a downturn with the collapse of U.S.-brokered peace talks in April. Then Palestinian militants in the West Bank kidnapped and killed three Israeli

teenage boys in early June. Weeks later, Jewish extremists kidnapped and killed a Palestinian teenager in a revenge attack in Jerusalem. The violence widened during the summer when Israel fought a 50-day war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Jewish nationalists have moved into a tense Arab neighborhood in east Jerusalem, the section of the city claimed by the Palestinians as their capital, and Israel has pushed forward plans to build hundreds of homes for Jews in the eastern part of the city. But perhaps more than anything, Palestinians point to turmoil at the Jerusalem holy site as the cause of their consternation. The Temple Mount, the site of the biblical Hebrew temples, is the most sacred spot in Judaism. It is the third-holiest place in Islam, revered by Muslims as the location where the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven, and is home today to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Under a longstanding agreement, Muslims administer the compound under Jordanian custody. While Jews are permitted to visit, they are not allowed to pray. In recent months, a grow-

ing number of Jewish worshippers have visited, many of whom seek greater access and the right to pray. These visits, which are closely covered in the Palestinian media, have sparked clashes between Palestinian youths and Israeli police. In turn, Israel, as a security measure, has frequently restricted Muslim access to pray, fueling accusations that it is secretly plotting to take over the site, despite repeated pledges from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel has no intention of changing the arrangements. This perceived assault on AlAqsa has fueled an even deeper sense among Palestinians that they are embattled and alone. “We are angry because we feel lost,” said Mahmoud Ammouri, a teacher in the Arab neighborhood of Shuafat. “What has happened in the AlAqsa Mosque is just the explosion of years of suffering.” Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed the area to its capital. While the move has never been internationally recognized, Israel celebrates the unification of the city each year. East Jerusalem is home to the Old City, where places sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims are located. Although Israel proudly says the city can never be divided again, it is riven by separations of its three major population groups: secular and traditional Jews, ultra-Orthodox Jews and Arabs.

The Palestinians are in an especially precarious situation. Most have never accepted Israeli citizenship and instead hold residency rights. While they have access to Israeli services and freedom of movement that their brethren in the neighboring West Bank don’t have, they have suffered from years of neglect, discrimination and poverty. The result is a disenfranchised group that feels separate from Jewish Israelis and abandoned by the Palestinian leadership in the West Bank. Most of the recent attacks have been carried out by Palestinian men from east Jerusalem. The threat of vigilante retribution and fears of police harassment also loom for Palestinians. Following Tuesday’s attack, a large crowd of Jewish youths marched through downtown Jerusalem calling for revenge and chanting, “Death to Arabs.” “Palestinians in the city feel that the Palestinian Authority, the Arabs and the Muslims are neglecting them, while Israel is targeting them. They don’t know to whom they belong,” said Zakaria Qak, a teacher of national security in Al-Quds University. Mayor Nir Barkat has said he is quietly working with Arab leaders to ease tensions, but his response to the violence has focused heavily on security. Police say they have sent an additional 1,000 officers to the streets in recent weeks, placed barricades around the train stops, and stepped up their presence in Arab neighborhoods.

Former Islamic State group commander becomes Iraq informant By VIVIAN SALAMA Associated Press

BAGHDAD — The former Islamic State group commander walked into the visitors’ room of his Baghdad prison, without the usual yellow jumpsuit and shackles his fellow inmates wear. In slippers and a track suit, he greeted guards with a big smile, kissing them on the cheeks. The scene testifies to the strange path of Abu Shakr, a 36-year-old who joined al-Qaida out of anger over treatment of Iraq’s Sunnis and rose in the group as it transformed into the extremist juggernaut now called the Islamic State. Finally, he became an informant against the group after his capture. Arrested in late 2013, he was presented a choice by Iraqi security officials: Help them against the extremists and in return he would get jailhouse perks. Now with relatively free rein inside the confines of a maximum security prison complex, Abu Shakr can play with his five children, enjoy supervised visits and buddy up with the guards. Security officials say he has given them guidance on the extremists’ tactics and helped them find, capture and interrogate suspected militants. In Salahuddin province, a key front line north of Baghdad, he helped the military win back key areas this week, including the town of Beiji, where troops secured Iraq’s largest oil refinery. He clearly has been willing to act against his former group in return for access to his family — and perhaps, implicitly, to prevent any government action against them. But his personal sentiment toward the militants is hard to gauge. Speaking to The Associated Press, he didn’t express any remorse for his involvement in the group or directly denounce its actions

‘When you get a new assignment with your company, sometimes you have to move. This was no different.’ — Abu Shakr, informant or talk of any ideological conversion. He only said he never liked the group’s ferocious targeting of Shiites and Christians. “It was not supposed to be this way,” he said. “We can’t stop this thing, but we can limit it,” he said of the Sunni militant group. “Daesh has nothing to lose,” he added, using its Arabic acronym. He spoke to the AP with various prison guards coming in and out of the room and with an intelligence official — with whom he works closely — present for part of the time. He spoke on condition he be identified only by his nom de guerre to protect his family. IS militants have issued numerous death threats against him. Abu Shakr’s drive to wage jihad was twofold: He said he was enraged by the U.S.-led occupation in Iraq that overthrew Saddam Hussein in 2003 and bitter toward the new Shiiteled government that Sunnis feel discriminates against them. A graduate of Baghdad University, he joined al-Qaida’s branch in Iraq in 2007. His reasoning, he said: “If we invaded America, what would be the reaction? The American people ... would resist, of course.” He said he climbed al-Qaida’s ranks, starting as a foot soldier, moving from his native Diyala province to Baghdad, then to Salahuddin and finally stationed in the western city of Fallujah. “When you get a new assignment with your company, sometimes you have to move,” he said. “This was no differ-

ent.” During that time, al-Qaida in Iraq’s leaders — Abu Ayyub al-Masri and Abu Omar alBaghdadi — were killed by a 2010 U.S. airstrike. They were replaced by the ambitious Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who would transform the group. In 2012, he began sending fighters into Syria, barging into that country’s civil war. There, the group garnered battlefield prowess, resources and more fighters. Abu Shakr was assigned to Fallujah in 2012. His task was to oversee security for al-Qaida’s operations there. That meant in part organizing safehouses and movement between Iraq and Syria, but security officials said he was also responsible for Iraqi deaths from ordering militants in fighting with troops. Fallujah fell completely to the militants in January this year, two months after Abu Shakr’s arrest. But even at the time he deployed there, he said, much of the city was under the group’s sway. Their weapons were primitive at that time, he said. They could easily build explosives, he said, “but we had very few

weapons. We had to rely on primitive car bombs, IEDs, as well as street fights with the army.” But they gradually drew support from Sunni tribes across Anbar province, resentful of the government. “The tribes feel the issue of oppression. For example, they didn’t get a percentage of contracts ... or someone to represent them in the government,” he said. With resources from Syria, the group could provide fighters with a comfortable salary. Abu Shakr said he was getting the equivalent of $65 a month, plus an extra $45 for his wife and $20 per child. Al-Baghdadi accelerated the group’s transformation. In early 2013, the group renamed itself the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. It began seizing territory in Syria, leading to bloody frictions with Syrian rebels. AlQaida’s central leader Ayman al-Zawahri began to criticize the network’s Iraqi branch. Under al-Baghdadi, “the operation changed,” Abu Shakr said. Policies became “random,” he said. Frictions with al-Qaida Central deepened. For example, “al-Zawahri objected to the policy of beheading. He told them, ‘Don’t get carried away with this publicity, it is not acceptable’,” Abu Shakr said. By the end of 2013, al-Qaida formally ejected al-Baghdadi’s group. Al-Baghdadi burst forth only more powerful, first over-

running Fallujah and parts of Anbar. Then his fighters captured Iraq’s second-largest city Mosul in the north in June. The group now controls around a third of Iraq and Syria. By that point, however, Abu Shakr had been caught. Iraqi intelligence forces had learned of his high-level role and began inquiring about him through informants around town. Haitham, an intelligence officer, said an intelligence team staked out his Fallujah home for 11 days, watching him and his family come and

go. Haitham said he would even sneak into the house to listen to Abu Shakr’s conversations. He spoke on condition he be identified only by his first name because he still works undercover. Finally in late 2013, they arrested Abu Shakr. Intelligence officials worked to flip him. “Everyone has a weakness,” Haitham said. “His biggest weakness is his family. ... We knew that if we were going to get him to cooperate with us, we needed to get his family too.”

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Kenai man arrested on sex abuse charges By DAN BALMER Peninsula Clarion

to seize electronic devices from his home on Sea Quest Drive in Kenai. Basargin told troopers he didn’t molest his cousin but there could have been some inappropriate touching when he hugged her, but “he wasn’t sure because he had a seizure once.” He told troopers “he was glad she was talking about this,” according to the affidavit. Basargin admitted to having child pornography on several storage devices with naked girls as young as 9. A Sony portable gaming system, memory stick and 250-GB computer hard drive were seized and searched by a technical crimes unit in Anchorage, according to the report. The forensics unit located child pornography videos and images, along with 13 photographs of Basargin’s cousin. In addition, 42 videos of child pornography were found, according to the report. Family members identified the girl in the photos as Basargin’s cousin on Oct. 29. Basargin was arrested without incident. Basargin is currently held without bail at Wildwood Pretrial Facility. His next court date is Monday in Kenai.

After a two-month investigation, Alaska State Troopers reported Tuesday the arrest of a Kenai man for the alleged sexual abuse of a then 5-year-old girl. Genady Basargin, 26, was arrested on Nov. 11 after investigators determined Basargin documented the sexual abuse, which troopers allege occurred in July 2011, and was in possession of child pornography. Basargin was arraigned in Kenai District Court on Nov. 13 on 85 total felony counts. Basargin was charged with two counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the second-degree, 13 counts of unlawful exploitation of a minor, 13 counts of indecent viewing or photography and 55 counts of possession of child pornography. The sexual abuse and exploitation charges are class B felonies that hold a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and up to $100,000 fine for each count. According to a trooper affidavit filed in court on Nov. 12, the investigation was initiated on Sept. 4 after an 8-year-old girl interviewed at the Haven House in Homer disclosed Basargin, her cousin, had touched her on several occasions and had taken Reach Dan Balmer at naked photos of her. Troopers obtained a search daniel.balmer@peninsulawarrant and were authorized clarion.com.

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Lucas said that with the extent that the club supported the ballot measure, it was required to register. The commission took the matter under advisement. Greene, in responding to the subpoena last month, said the The following dismissals were recently handed down in District Court in Kenai: n Charges of nine counts of first-degree unlawful contact against Michael Angelo Delpriore, Jr., 33, address unknown, were dismissed. Dates of the charges were July 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 and Aug. 1, 2013. n A charge of driving without a valid operator’s license against Christina Delaney, 43, of Kasilof, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Sept. 5. n A charge of sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance against Jordan James Shaffer, 21, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Sept. 26. n A charge of first-degree harassment against Kayla Green, 20, of Soldotna, was dismissed. Date of the charge was June 13. n Charges of one count of first-degree criminal trespass and one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief against Justin A. Monette, 30, address unknown, were dismissed. Date of the charges was March 18. n A charge of fourth-degree assault against Tiffany Charlene Grimm, 32, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Sept. 30. n A charge of fourth-degree assault against David Thomas O’Brien, 38, of Nikiski, was dismissed. Date of the charge was July 6. n A charge of no motor vehicle liability insurance against Thor Charles Saum, 25, of Palmer, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Aug. 2.

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located Crouse and Gary in Nikiski on Nov. 8. The indictment was filed in Kenai Superior Court on Nov. 14 after the four juveniles were transported from the youth facility on Marathon Road to the Wildwood Correctional Center, an adult facility that houses felon and misdemeanor prisoners. Karen Forrest, Director of State Division of Juvenile Justice, said based on the additional charges any juvenile 16 years or older that is indicted with a class A felony can no longer be held in a youth detention center. “Delinquency laws don’t apply,” she said. “The youths must be incarcerated in the same manner.”

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have filed the annual financial disclosure forms from 20092013 and that he should have disclosed gifts he received from the Kenai River Sportfishing Association on his disclosure forms. Staff at APOC again recommended rejecting the complaints as unfounded. “Staff believes Mr. Hepler is using what is commonly referred to as a ‘working title’ on websites and in certain directories. Staff has not traditionally recognized working titles ap-

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“freedom and fairness fight” was about helping medical marijuana patients have safe access to their medication and is a “global entity,” not confined to Alaska. If the commission wants documents from the crowdfunding site, it should direct their inquiries to the site, she said. She claimed constitutional protections against having to disclose requested information.

Court reports pended, fined $1,000 with $750 suspended, 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 three years. n Stephan E. Rose, 23, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed April 24. On count one, he was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, had his license revoked for 90 days and placed on probation for one year. On count two, he was fined a $50 court surcharge and placed on probation for one year. n Lynda Kaye Smith, 68, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 10. She 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 impris-

students had to have a B grade average and be on track to take Algebra in ninth grade, Vlasak said. Then the application process began. “Its like enrolling in college,” Vlasak said. “It’s a good experience, but a little overwhelming for middle-schoolers.” Each year the district identifies the students eligible for the program and then contacts the onment and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, 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. n Dylan C. Watkins, 20, address unknown, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct, committed June 6. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with five days suspended (time served), fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with a specific Soldotna address and placed on probation for two years. n Barbara A. Bartelson, 59, address unknown, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Sept. 30, 2013. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $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 her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months and placed on probation for one

The following judgments were recently handed down in District Court in Kenai: n Stacy T. Hansell, 43, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to two counts of violating conditions of release, committed Sept. 17. On count one, Hansell was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $750 suspended, 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 three years. On count two, Hansell was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 30 days susC

According to the police affidavit, the riot started while the nine juveniles at the facility were involved in a Friday night activity. One of the prisoners placed facility employee in a choke hold and strangled him until he went unconscious. Several other juveniles physically assaulted the other facility employee and five boys managed to escape after they obtained a set of keys and went out the front doors. Forrest said she doesn’t know how long the facility employees will be out and couldn’t comment on their condition. Since the escape, three state employees have been transferred to the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility. Currently, three juveniles are held at the youth facility. Forrest said the role of the employees at the juvenile justice facility is to “work with the youth to improve their life cir-

cumstances to minimize their risk to re-offend.” “Our goal is to help transition them back into the community,” she said. “(The employees) help the juveniles continue education, develop job skills and in some cases counsel on substance abuse and anger management.” The Kenai facility, built in 2003, is the newest of the eight juvenile detention centers around the state. Forrest said the facility is intended for short-term service to house youths if they are a danger to the public or themselves. Typically, youths are placed in the center for less than 30 days, but some, depending on their charges, could be detained for several months, she said. Forrest said while the circumstances leading up to the escape are under investigation,

it is unclear why the juveniles felt the need to escape and risk additional charges that would increase their incarceration. “Some youths are often not looking at the risk but at the more immediate situation,” she said. Forrest said she has assembled a team that will begin to gather information from the eight juvenile facilities around the state and evaluate security policies and procedures. The five boys will now go through the judicial system process, she said. As of Wednesday no future court dates for the five boys have been set. A call made to the Kenai District Attorney’s office wasn’t returned Wednesday.

plied by departments or individuals and instead refers to the State Employees Directory and human resources departments for official titles,” according to a staff summary presented on Wednesday to APOC. Even if APOC staff did recognize Hepler’s title as “Assistant Commissioner,” he still would not have been subject to the state’s reporting requirements as that title is not listed under the definitions of those required to file the public official disclosures. APOC has not investigated whether Hepler should have disclosed his gifts from the sportfishing association as it does not believe that Hepler

would have been required to report the gifts. Hepler’s current title is a slight deviation from one that would be required to file financial disclosure forms — that of the “special assistant to the commissioner.” Hepler previously filled that role for a prior commissioner of Fish and Game, but that position is currently unfilled, according to Fish and Game’s website. The Kenai River Sportfishing Association did list Hepler as a public official and reported gifts that it had given to him according to a 2011 report filed with APOC. However, Hepler corrobo-

rated APOC staff’s assessment that his title as an assistant to the commissioner was a “working title.” During his testimony to the commissioners Wednesday, Hepler said he works with a lot of Outside organizations in his role with Fish and Game and those organizations put a special emphasis on his position title. “Title is important to them and special projects coordinator doesn’t resonate a lot, so that’s where that working title came from,” Hepler said.

principals who decide whether or not to address the potential trip with their students. The school district focuses on intervention programs at all levels, Vlasak said. Targeted learning is not just for students that struggle with academics, he said. The gifted programs offered for students in the district have very rigid criteria, Vlasak said. Classes taught in programs such as the academy open those focused learning experiences up to a larger pool of students. This is the first time students have gone under the umbrella

of the district, Vlasak said. This approach gives children the opportunity to learn with peers they may not have met otherwise, he said. One of the first projects the selected students completed was building a computer, Vlasak said. They also took part in earthquake simulations and building sound, small-scale architecture like bridges, he said. They also slept overnight at the SeaLife Center in Seward. The topics covered received hyper-focus, Vlasak said. While at school the students

may spend one class period on an assignment, an entire day is dedicated to the subject at the academy, he said. While attending the academy, the group starts their days at 7 a.m. and lights out is at 8:30 p.m. The students are working, learning and socializing at every moment in between, Vlasak said. “At this point in the trip the students and teachers are pretty wiped out,” he said.

year. All other charges in this case were dismissed. n Kevin Bowers, 28, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or limited, committed May 24. 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 one year. n Vance Jerry Cook, 53, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed March 29. He was sentenced to 100 days in jail with 97 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, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for two years. n Tina Draper, 46, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked, committed Oct. 28, 2013. She was sen-

tenced to 40 days in jail with 30 days suspended, may perform 80 hours of community work service in lieu of jail time, was 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. n Tina Draper, 46, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal mischief, committed Jan. 29. She was sentenced to 50 days in jail with 45 days suspended, with credit for time served in another case, fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution and placed on probation for two years. n Tina L. Draper, 46, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Sept. 11. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 55 days suspended, with credit for time served in another case, 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 A jury found Louis Ferrera, 51, address unknown, guilty

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Reach Kelly Sullivan at kelly.sullivan@peninsulaclarion. com. of violating conditions of release, committed July 29, 2013. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 150 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for two years. n Lane K. Giesler, 47, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of no valid operator’s license, committed May 23. Giesler was fined a $50 court surcharge and a suspended $100 jail surcharge and placed on probation for one year. n Byron G. Gordon, 37, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree criminal mischief – tampering with property, committed July 9. He was sentenced to two days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. n Stacy Todd Hansell, 43, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Sept. 8. Hansell was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay cost of appointed counsel and placed on probation for two years.

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Snow challenges Bills Team will have a hard time clearing field for Jets game By The Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are looking for anyone with a snow shovel and plenty of spare time. With 4 feet of snow having fallen at Ralph Wilson Stadium over the past two days, the Bills are racing the clock and Mother Nature to have the facility cleared in time to host the New York Jets on Sunday. With another 1 to 2 feet of snow projected to fall by Thursday night, it’s unclear whether they’ll make it. “It’s hard to tell. If we didn’t get any more snow from here on out, we would be fine,” Bills Vice President of Operations Andy Major said Wednesday. “Knowing that we have another 1 to 2 feet potentially coming overnight,

that just poses another challenge.” It usually takes three days to clear a 1-foot snowfall, Major said. The snow removal has begun, and Major hopes to round up 500 people working three shifts around the clock to clear the facility. The team has stayed in constant contact with the NFL, which will have the final say on whether to postpone the game or have it played elsewhere. “We are working with the Bills today to determine the status of the stadium,” NFL spokesman Michael Signora said in an email to The Associated Press. “If a change to the schedule needs to be made, the league will make the decision working closely with the club and local authorities.”

The weather is supposed to warm by the weekend. The forecast for Saturday calls for a high of 39 and rain. On Sunday, the forecast calls for a high of 46 and partly cloudy skies. Though rare, changing the date or location of a game has happened before. The most notable switch occurred in 2005, when the New Orleans Saints were forced to split their season playing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and San Antonio, Texas, after Hurricane Katrina damaged the Louisiana Superdome. In 2010, the Minnesota Vikings were forced to play their home game against the New York Giants a day later in Detroit after the Hubert H. See NFL, Page A-10

AP Photo/The Buffalo News, Harry Scull Jr.

Snow covers a sign at Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, New York, Wednesday. A ferocious lake-effect storm left the Buffalo area buried under 6 feet of snow Wednesday, trapping people on highways and in homes, and another storm expected to drop 2 to 3 feet more was on its way.

Rangers snap 3-game skid New York shuts out Flyers By The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Cam Talbot made 31 saves for his first win of the season and fourth career NHL shutout, and the New York Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. New York, wearing its road white jerseys, beat the Flyers for the ninth straight time at Madison Square Garden in the regular season. Talbot (1-2-1) got the win while subbing for Henrik Lundqvist, who served as his backup. It was Talbot’s first victory since another shutout at Edmonton on March 30 — a span of six games for Talbot. Kevin Klein scored in the first period, and Rick Nash had a goal in the second.

Steve Mason stopped 32 shots for Philadelphia, which lost its third straight. CANUCKS 5, OILERS 4 EDMONTON, Alberta — Radim Vrbata scored two goals in the second period to lead Vancouver to the victory. Jannik Hansen, Chris Higgins and Yannick Weber also scored for the Canucks (13-6-0), who have won all four of their games against Edmonton this season and three of their last four games overall. Canucks goalie Ryan Miller improved to 11-0 in his career against Edmonton, now the longest active win streak against a single team in the NHL. He had 28 saves. The Oilers (6-11-2) have lost four in a row and are winless against the Western Conference, dropping to 0-9-1 in that category.

NBA suspends Hornets’ Taylor Spurs keep LeBron’s number AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Spurs center Tim Duncan, center, is surrounded by Cavaliers forwards LeBron James, left, and Kevin Love during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday in Cleveland. The Spurs defeated the Cavaliers 92-90.

STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

By The Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Tim Duncan and Boris Diaw scored 19 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland for the 10th straight time — and got the best of LeBron James again — with a 92-90 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili scored on a layup with 18 seconds left, made a free throw with 9.1 to go and harassed James into a turnover with 1.9 seconds remaining for the defending NBA champions. It was the first meeting between the Spurs and James since last June, when San Antonio overpowered the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Anderson Varejao scored 23 points, Kyrie Irving added 20 and James 15 for the Cavs, who fell to 5-5. James was just 6 of 17 from the field and Kevin Love went 4 of 12. After Ginobili missed his free throw, James tried to rush the ball up the floor for a possible game-tying basket but lost control near midcourt. Varejao scored nine points in a 3-minute stretch to give Cleveland an 86-85 lead. But Duncan scored inside and fed Ginobili underneath for a bucket with 17.7 seconds left to put the Spurs up 91-88. Irving’s two free throws got the Cavs within 91-90. BUCKS 122, NETS 118, 3OT NEW YORK — The Milwaukee Bucks overcame Brandon Knight’s shocking missed layup at the end of the first overtime to outlast the Nets in coach Jason Kidd’s return to Brooklyn. Knight made the tying 3-pointer in the second overtime and the clinching free throws with 5.6 seconds to go in the third, allowing the Bucks to leave with a vic-

tory that he should’ve provided much sooner. Rookie Jabari Parker scored a season-high 23 points, O.J. Mayo added 21, and Knight and Giannis Antetokounmpo each had 18 for the Bucks, who won their third straight. Brook Lopez scored a seasonbest 26 points for the Nets, who have dropped five in a row.

RAPTORS 96, GRIZZLIES 92 TORONTO — DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, Terrence Ross had 14 of his 16 in the fourth quarter and Toronto beat the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies. Kyle Lowry scored 18 and Lou Williams had 13 as the Eastern Conference leaders won for the seventh time in eight games. Marc Gasol had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Zach Randolph added 18 points and 18 rebounds for the Grizzlies (10-2), who came in with the NBA’s best record but had their four-game winning streak stopped. Mike Conley scored 19 points and Tayshaun Prince added 15 for Memphis, which had just 10 active players. Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee and forward Tony Allen were among five players ruled out because of illness. Memphis center Kosta Koufos, forward Jon Leuer and guard Beno Udrih were also unavailable.

LAKERS 98, ROCKETS 92 HOUSTON — Kobe Bryant had 29 points, Wesley Johnson made key free throws down the stretch and Los Angeles took advantage of Dwight Howard’s absence in a victory over Houston. It was the second consecutive win for the Lakers following a 1-9 start. Los Angeles used a 7-1 run, highlighted by Bryant’s threepoint play and capped by four free throws from Johnson, to take a 94-92 lead with less than a minute left. Nick Young and Bryant added two free throws apiece to

secure the victory.

ver over Oklahoma City. Ty Lawson added 15 points and 15 assists for the Nuggets, SUNS 88, PISTONS 86 who returned home following a AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — 2-1 trip that included a win over Eric Bledsoe scored 18 points, LeBron James and the Cavaliers. including the winning basket with 28.7 seconds to play, to lift CELTICS 101, 76ERS 90 Phoenix. PHILADELPHIA — BranP.J. Tucker added 16 points for the Suns, who have won four don Bass scored 23 points, Jared Sullinger added 22 and Bosof their last six. Brandon Jennings scored 19 ton sent Philadelphia to its 11th points to lead Detroit, losers of straight loss to start the season. Rajon Rondo had 13 assists three straight and six of seven. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s with nine points, and Jeff Green 3-pointer with about 40 seconds chipped in 11 points for the Celtleft put the Pistons ahead 86- ics, who snapped a three-game 85 before the Suns regained the losing streak. lead on Bledsoe’s driving layup. Jerebko tried to drive, but the Suns knocked the ball out of CLIPPERS 114, MAGIC 90 bounds with 11.7 seconds left. ORLANDO, Fla. — Jamal Jennings had his shot blocked Crawford had 22 point, and Chris and Caldwell-Pope missed a Paul added 16 points and nine as3-pointer before Bledsoe made 1 sists as the Clippers beat the Magic. of 2 from the line with 1.3 sec- Blake Griffin scored 20 points, and onds left. Jordan Farmar and Matt Barnes each had 13 as the Clippers opened a seven-game East Coast trip with MAVERICKS 105, an easy victory.

WIZARDS 102

WASHINGTON — Dirk Nowitzki limped off to the locker room after a fourth-quarter fall, then returned to make a key 3-pointer, and Monta Ellis scored 24 of his 34 points in the first half to lead Dallas past Washington for its fifth straight win. Nowitzki went down in the key with about eight minutes left after twisting his left ankle. But he came back in with 3 1/2 minutes to go and Dallas trailing by a point. With 80 seconds left, Nowitzki sank a 3 to put the Mavs ahead 102-97. Washington lost at home for the first time this season, despite Bradley Beal’s first action following left wrist surgery.

NUGGETS 107, THUNDER 100 DENVER — Wilson Chandler had 21 points, including a key 3-pointer late in the game, and Timofey Mozgov finished with a season-high 17 to lift Den-

PACERS 88, HORNETS 86 INDIANAPOLIS — Solomon Hill tipped in a miss by Rodney Stuckey as time expired, and the Pacers overcame an early 18-point deficit to beat the Hornets. Hill finished with six points. Roy Hibbert had 18 points and 11 rebounds as the Pacers spoiled Lance Stephenson’s first trip back to Indianapolis since signing with Charlotte in July.

TIMBERWOLVES 115, KNICKS 99 MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Martin shook off an illness to score 37 points, and the Timberwolves, missing three starters, beat the Knicks. Martin tied a career high with seven 3-pointers and Shabazz Muhammad had 17 points and eight rebounds for the Wolves, who were missing Ricky Rubio, Thaddeus Young and Nikola Pekovic. C

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NBA has suspended Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor for 24 games without pay after he pleaded guilty last month to misdemeanor domestic violence assault and malicious destruction of hotel property. Taylor will get credit for the 11 games he has missed, and will sit out an additional 13, which is slightly more than one-fourth of the league’s 82game schedule. “This suspension is necessary to protect the interests of the NBA and the public’s confidence in it,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a release Wednesday. “Mr. Taylor’s

conduct violates applicable law and, in my opinion, does not conform to standards of morality and is prejudicial and detrimental to the NBA.” The suspension means Taylor will lose nearly $200,000 of his $915,000 salary this season. Taylor, 25, is in his third NBA season. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation. As part of his probation, he must complete 26 weeks in a domestic violence intervention program. The Hornets released a statement before Wednesday night’s game against Indiana, saying: “The NBA has informed us of its decision to suspend Jeffery Taylor. We understand and support the NBA’s position in this matter.”

Collins calls it quits MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK — Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in one of the four major North American professional leagues, announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 years in the NBA. “It’s time and I’m very much looking forward to the next steps,” Collins said during a press conference Wednesday before the Brooklyn Nets played the Milwaukee Bucks. The 35-year-old Collins disclosed his plans earlier in a firstperson story for Sports Illustrated. It’s the same forum he used in April, 2013, to publicly reveal his sexuality. He was signed by the Nets in February and played 22 games for the team. Collins said he decided to retire over the summer and had been trying to determine how to make the announcement. He chose Wednesday because he was going to be in New York

on business and attending the game to watch his former teammate and coach, Jason Kidd, coach the Bucks. “After last season, especially over the summer, my body was talking to me like it does to all professional athletes after a certain while,” Collins said. “It’s a young man’s game and Father Time is undefeated. Got another one.” Collins started his career with the New Jersey Nets in 2001 and rejoined the franchise in Brooklyn last February. He revealed at the end of the 2013 season that he is gay, but was a free agent and remained unsigned until the Nets needed another big man. They turned to the 7-foot Collins, who helped them reach the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003. He signed a 10-day contract, playing his first game as an out gay man on Feb. 23 on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers to a warm ovation. He stayed the rest of the season.

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Humphrey Metrodome’s roof tore open. The storm forced the Bills to cancel practice Wednesday due to a driving ban in Orchard Park and its surrounding communities. And it’s unclear how many practices the team can get in before Sunday. Rivers listed as having chest injury SAN DIEGO — Philip Rivers was listed on the San Diego Chargers’ practice report Wednesday as having a chest injury. Rivers was listed as a full participant and coach Mike McCoy said the quarterback will play Sunday against St. Louis. McCoy refused to be specific when asked if it was a rib injury. Rivers took two hard shots in Sunday’s victory against Oakland, once having a player roll over a leg and then having the wind knocked out of him. Afterward, tight end Antonio Gates was praising Rivers’ toughness when he let it slip that the quarterback has been dealing with “a very severe rib injury” for the last three or four weeks. On Monday, McCoy said Rivers hadn’t been treated for a rib injury. Gates later backtracked, saying his comments had been taken out of context. “Unfortunately, it was more made of than he intended it to be,” Rivers said Wednesday when the Chargers began preparing for Sunday’s home game against the St. Louis Rams. “As a buddy he was trying to give a compliment but it ended up, ‘Oh, what’s the matter.’ I can honestly say there is nothing going on hindering me in any way. It’s part of playing the position and I will be fresh and ready to go on Sunday.” Asked if he had been dealing with an injury for a while, Rivers said: “If we told you every nick and knack we ever had, it would be a long list and things that you wouldn’t want to hear about it. It wouldn’t be worth reporting, that is for sure.” Seahawks’ Wagner could return Sunday RENTON, Wash. — When Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner was first told he’d completely torn the tendon connecting his big toe and the bottom of his foot, the recovery was estimated to be eight weeks. And that recovery included weeks of having his foot in a cast with his toe curled so the damaged tendon could grow back together. “How fun is that?” Wagner said Wednesday. The Seahawks are hoping

their starting middle linebacker will make his return this week when Seattle hosts Arizona in a key NFC West matchup. Seattle is three games behind the Cardinals and if the defending champs have any hope of getting back into the division race, a win over Arizona is required. Getting some continuity at linebacker would help. Since Wagner was injured in Week 6 against Dallas, the Seahawks have used a combo of K.J. Wright and Brock Coyle in the middle of the defense. It’s been serviceable efforts by both, but Wright is far more comfortable at weakside linebacker and while Coyle has potential he’s still an undrafted rookie. Wagner’s potential return could be critical because of what the Seahawks face. After Arizona, Seattle is at San Francisco on a short week and then travels to Philadelphia. Brooks apologizes to 49ers SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Ahmad Brooks embarrassed himself, and the veteran linebacker apologized to his 49ers teammates and coaches for the sideline rant. Brooks said Wednesday he was benched for the second half of Sunday’s 16-10 road win against the Giants for heated words he directed at defensive line coach Jim Tomsula in the second quarter. Brooks was frustrated with his playing time on a day linebacker Aldon Smith returned for his season debut following a nine-game suspension. The outside linebacker apologized to Tomsula and said they have moved forward. There had been speculation Brooks removed himself from the game, which he clarified and coach Jim Harbaugh noted to the media, “You don’t know all the facts.” “It was an emotional reaction during the game and I reacted out of my character. I did not quit on the team, I did not take myself out of the game,” Brooks said. “But words that were said by me obviously couldn’t be taken back, so they decided to just not put me back in the game for the remainder of the game.” Cards’ Fitzgerald ‘iffy’ for Sunday TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald did not practice Wednesday and coach Bruce Arians said the star wide receiver is “iffy” for Sunday’s game at Seattle. The seven-time Pro Bowl receiver has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his left knee. He was hurt late in the first half of Sunday’s 14-6 victory over Detroit. He went to the locker room but came back and made a critical 11-yard reception for a first down that sealed the victory.

No. 2 Arizona stifles Cal-Irvine By The Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 19 points and No. 2 Arizona used a stifling defense in a decisive second-half run to give the Wildcats a 71-54 victory over Cal-Irvine on Wednesday night. The Wildcats (3-0) trailed from late in the first half until their defense intensified in a 15-0 run midway through the second half. The Anteaters (21) went six minutes without a point and committed five turnovers during the outburst. Arizona’s best offense was at the foul line, where the Wildcats made 29 of 34, 11 of 13 by Hollis-Jefferson. Cal-Irvine was 9 of 13 at the line. T.J. McConnell scored 12

3-pointer at the buzzer. points and Brandon Ashley Badgers (3-0). Keifer Sykes scored 20 to lead Austin Chatman had 17 points 11 for the Wildcats. Freshman Wisconsin-Green Bay (1-1). and Toby Hegner and Isaiah ZiStanley Johnson had 10 points erden 11 apiece for Creighton. and 10 rebounds. CREIGHTON 65, Luke Nelson and Travis GONZAGA 94, No. 18 OKLAHOMA 63 Souza scored 11 apiece for UCSAINT JOSEPH’S 42 Irvine. OMAHA, Neb. — Zach Han-

No. 3 WISCONSIN 84, GREEN BAY 60 MADISON, Wis. — Nigel Hayes scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help Wisconsin beat WisconsinGreen Bay. Hayes, who averaged less than eight points and three rebounds a game as a freshman, has now reached double digits in rebounds in all three games to start the season. Frank Kaminsky added 20 points and 15 rebounds for the

son caught Devin Brooks’ air ball along the baseline and put it in the basket for the go-ahead points in the last minute, and Creighton came back from an 18-point deficit to upset Oklahoma. The Bluejays (3-0) used a 24-4 run to get back in the game after a dismal first-half shooting performance. Chatman hit a couple of free throws to make it a four-point game with 24 seconds left, but Oklahoma still had a chance after Devin Brooks missed three free throws in the last 14 seconds. Jordan Woodard missed a desperation

SPOKANE, Wash. — Gary Bell Jr. scored 18 points as No. 13 Gonzaga routed outmatched Saint Joseph’s as part of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Josh Perkins added 13 points and Byron Wesley 12 for Gonzaga (3-0), which has yet to surrender more than 58 points in a game this season. Domantas Sabonis added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Aaron Brown scored 14 points for cold-shooting Saint Joseph’s (1-2), whose previous five games against Gonzaga had all been close.

Scoreboard Hockey NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 20 14 5 1 29 55 51 Tampa Bay 20 13 5 2 28 73 54 Boston 20 12 8 0 24 53 49 Detroit 18 9 4 5 23 50 42 Ottawa 17 8 5 4 20 47 45 Toronto 19 9 8 2 20 58 60 Florida 16 6 5 5 17 35 42 Buffalo 20 5 13 2 12 34 69 Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh 17 13 3 1 27 64 35 N.Y. Islanders 18 12 6 0 24 59 52 N.Y. Rangers 19 8 7 4 20 52 58 Washington 18 8 7 3 19 52 50 New Jersey 19 8 9 2 18 47 56 Philadelphia 17 7 8 2 16 51 55 Carolina 18 6 9 3 15 43 55 Columbus 18 6 11 1 13 44 64

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Nashville 18 St. Louis 18 Winnipeg 20 Chicago 18 Minnesota 17 Colorado 19 Dallas 19 Pacific Division Anaheim 20 Vancouver 19 Calgary 20 Los Angeles 19 San Jose 21 Arizona 19 Edmonton 19 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

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11 4 5 27 54 50 13 6 0 26 58 56 12 6 2 26 63 53 10 5 4 24 50 42 10 9 2 22 57 57 8 9 2 18 48 59 6 11 2 14 48 65 for a win, one point for

Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 2, Philadelphia 0 Vancouver 5, Edmonton 4 Thursday’s Games Minnesota at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 3:30 p.m. St. Louis at Montreal, 3:30 p.m. Nashville at Ottawa, 3:30 p.m. Detroit at Winnipeg, 4 p.m. Arizona at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 5 p.m. Chicago at Calgary, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Vancouver, 6 p.m. Carolina at Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m. Florida at San Jose, 6:30 p.m. All Times AST

Basketball NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Toronto 9 2 Boston 4 6 Brooklyn 4 7 New York 3 10 Philadelphia 0 11 Southeast Division

Washington 7 Miami 6 Atlanta 5 Orlando 5 Charlotte 4 Central Division Chicago 8 Milwaukee 7 Cleveland 5 Indiana 5 Detroit 3

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Memphis 10 2 Dallas 9 3 Houston 9 3 San Antonio 7 4 New Orleans 6 4 Northwest Division Portland 8 3 Utah 5 7 Denver 4 7 Minnesota 3 7 Oklahoma City 3 10 Pacific Division Golden State 8 2 L.A. Clippers 6 4 Phoenix 7 5 Sacramento 6 5 L.A. Lakers 3 9

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Wednesday’s Games Boston 101, Philadelphia 90 Dallas 105, Washington 102 L.A. Clippers 114, Orlando 90 Indiana 88, Charlotte 86 San Antonio 92, Cleveland 90 Toronto 96, Memphis 92 Phoenix 88, Detroit 86 Milwaukee 122, Brooklyn 118,3OT Minnesota 115, New York 99 Denver 107, Oklahoma City 100 L.A. Lakers 98, Houston 92 Thursday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Miami, 4 p.m. Chicago at Sacramento, 6:30 p.m. All Times AST

Men’s Scores EAST Albany (NY) 65, NJIT 48 Army 74, St. Francis (NY) 71 Binghamton 82, Hartwick 51 Hartford 53, Dartmouth 48 Holy Cross 80, Brown 65 Lafayette 83, Princeton 66 Loyola (Md.) 45, UMBC 38 Md.-Eastern Shore 53, Mount St. Mary’s 41 Rutgers 61, Fairleigh Dickinson 44 Siena 73, St. Bonaventure 70 St. John’s 66, LIU Brooklyn 53 Vermont 86, S. Vermont 41 SOUTH

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Belmont 96, Trevecca Nazarene 76 Boston U. 71, Norfolk St. 63 Florida Gulf Coast 79, Ohio 62 Furman 84, Appalachian St. 65 James Madison 82, Longwood 60

Mercer 74, Kennesaw St. 66 N. Kentucky 68, NC A&T 55 Samford 68, Austin Peay 67 The Citadel 71, Toccoa Falls 58 UNC Asheville 87, Johnson & Wales (NC) 48 Virginia Tech 73, Liberty 63 MIDWEST Bowling Green 70, Wright St. 55 Cincinnati 69, Morehead St. 61 Cleveland St. 60, Jacksonville St. 46 Creighton 65, Oklahoma 63 Evansville 69, Miami (Ohio) 50 IUPUI 70, Milwaukee 68 Missouri 78, Oral Roberts 64 Missouri St. 87, Avila 39 Notre Dame 104, Coppin St. 67 Robert Morris 68, Bradley 61 UMKC 90, Missouri S&T 77 Valparaiso 91, Ind.-South Bend 55 W. Michigan 82, Oakland 71 Wisconsin 84, Green Bay 60 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 83, Wake Forest 53 North Texas 62, Delaware St. 55 Rice 68, Prairie View 64 Texas St. 65, Lamar 55 Tulsa 65, Abilene Christian 39 FAR WEST Air Force 70, Colorado Christian 47 Arizona 71, UC Irvine 54 BYU 101, S. Virginia 48 CS Northridge 72, Montana St. 65 E. Washington 95, Walla Walla 34 Gonzaga 94, Saint Joseph’s 42 New Mexico St. 86, N. Colorado 65 Pepperdine 63, San Jose St. 44 Sacramento St. 74, Simpson (Cal.) 42 San Diego 72, Florida A&M 41 San Francisco 86, Notre Dame de Namur 46 Seattle 98, Nebraska-Omaha 74 Utah St. 60, Santa Clara 54

Women’s Scores EAST Cornell 74, Colgate 66 George Washington 88, Bowie St. 45 Georgetown 71, Loyola (Md.) 44 Penn 57, La Salle 29 Princeton 59, Drexel 43 Rhode Island 75, Mass.-Lowell 66 Syracuse 90, Duquesne 84 UMBC 78, Coppin St. 65 UMass 68, Maine 60 SOUTH East Carolina 68, Coll. of Charleston 55 George Mason 110, Delaware St. 91 Georgia Tech 77, Kennesaw St. 48 Kentucky 91, Morehead St. 62 Maryland 85, South Florida 67

North Carolina 79, Oklahoma St. 77 Stetson 67, UCF 49 Tulane 51, LSU 45 UAB 72, Lipscomb 54 UNC Wilmington 89, Campbell 80 UT-Martin 62, Cincinnati 61 MIDWEST Chattanooga 76, Butler 47 Georgia 67, Ohio St. 59 Green Bay 81, Purdue 78, 2OT Minnesota 93, Cleveland St. 76 N. Kentucky 59, Illinois St. 48 Notre Dame 71, Michigan St. 63 SOUTHWEST TCU 73, SMU 63 Texas A&M 76, Rice 55 UTEP 82, N. Arizona 58 FAR WEST Arizona St. 83, CS Bakersfield 54 CS Northridge 63, BYU 54 Nebraska 82, Washington St. 61 EXHIBITION Texas-Pan American 86, Texas A&M-Kingsville 36

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Claimed INF Juan Francisco off waivers from Toronto. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Named Chris Getz baseball operations assistant/player development. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Named Johnny Narron hitting coach for Salt Lake City (PCL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to terms with DH Billy Butler on a three-year contract. National League MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with OF Giancarlo Stanton on a 13-year contract. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Selected the contract of C Cody Stanley from Springfield (Texas). Released OF Shane Robinson. Sent RHP Keith Butler outright to Memphis (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Named Mike Cubbage and Terry Wetzel special assistants to the president of baseball operations and general manager. Promoted Eddie Longosz to assistant director of scouting operations. Named Brandon Larson, Scott Ramsay, Justin Bloxom, Buddy Hernandez and Steve Leavitt amateur scouts. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Charlotte F Jeffery Taylor 24 games after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence assault and malicious destruction of hotel

property last month. Taylor will get credit for the 11 games he has missed, and will sit out an additional 13 games. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch $50,000 for violations of the league’s media policy. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed G Rishaw Johnson to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Claimed RB Ben Tate off waivers from Cleveland. Waived TE MarQueis Gray. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed LB Justin Anderson to the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Called up G Nathan Lieuwen from Rochester (AHL). Placed D Josh Gorges on injured reserve. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Assigned C Michael Chaput to Springfield (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled D Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids (AHL). Placed D Brendan Smith on seven-day injured reserve. SOCCER National Women’s Soccer League WASHINGTON SPIRIT — Signed MF Tori Huster to a one-year contract. COLLEGE NCAA — Placed the Weber State on probation for three years, reduced scholarships for the football program and imposed at least $5,000 in fines for violating ethical conduct rules. LOYOLA (NO) — Named David Griffin men’s and women’s assistant golf coach. MONTANA — Announced the retirement of football coach Mick C Delaney at the end of the seaY son. MONTANA STATE — Announced it was not renewing the contract of women’s volleyball coach Kyle Weindel. MONTCLAIR STATE — Named Michael Schambach men’s lacrosse coach. SAN DIEGO STATE — Signed men’s basketball coach Steve Fisher to a three-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. SPRING HILL — Named Michael Patrick assistant athletic director for external affairs. UTICA — Named James Lemieux men’s assistant track & field/cross country coach. VANDERBILT — Dismissed junior RB Jerron Seymour from the football team for violating team rules.

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Darth Belichick’s empire keeps striking back Patriots have managed to avoid regression to the mean common amongst NFL champions

he New England Patriots are emerging as one of the most remarkable franchises in the history of sports. The level of consistent excellence Darth Belichick’s men have displayed for over a decade is all but impossible to attain. Simply, the Patriots defy the NFL model. Professional football is built on uncertainty. Every competitive team is one injured quarterback away from becoming average, or worse. Injuries, free agency and the NFL Draft ensure that year-to-year roster continuity is impossible. The Seattle Seahawks (my beloved Seahawks) are the most recent example of the league’s instituted regression to the mean. After winning the Super Bowl in dominant fashion, the team waved goodbye to standouts like Red Bryant, Chris Clemons, Chris Maragos, Breno Giacomini and Golden Tate. Zach Miller hasn’t played a down due to injury. Kam Chancellor, Bobby Wagner, Brandon Mebane, Byron Maxwell, Russell Okung and Max Unger have all missed or will miss significant portions of the season, all casualties of football violence. Not to mention the Percy Harvin fiasco, and the dark cloud looming over Marshawn Lynch’s future in the Emerald City. Pete Carroll has done remarkably well to keep the team above water at 6-4 after 10 games. Knowing how hard it is to win year after year, how do we explain the New England Patriots? Since 2001 the Patriots have won three Super Bowls, appeared in the big game on two other occasions, reached the AFC Conference Championship game three more times, and won their division a staggering 11 times. It’s been 13 seasons since the Patriots posted a losing record! The newest rendition sits at a tidy 8-2. In the last two weeks the team has dismantled AFC contenders, the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts, by a combined 85-41 margin. All must kneel before Darth Belichick and his chowderhead army! After an un-Patriotlike 7-7 mark last week the column’s record reached 88-72-1 for the year.

TAMPA BAY BUCS @ Chicago Bears -6

Louis Rams. The Dolphins are one of the few teams that can replicate The Seattle Seahawks igskin ick m Bucs coach Lovie Smith returning the rediscovered pass rush of St. (my beloved SeaLouis. Everyone knows Manning is to Chicago to challenge his old team hawks) are the most would be quite the storyline if both superhuman without facing presN olan Rose of these teams didn’t suck at football. sure, but he quickly becomes mortal recent example of the The Bears are hardly watchable with when a 280-pound defensive end league’s instituted re- think they’re the best team in the Jay Cutler’s pouty face and a swiss NFC. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is crashing into him. Adding to the gression to the mean. has legendary figures (Magic John- cheese defense. Of course, Tampa Bay isn’t exactly aesthetically pleas- intrigue, the Broncos’ Emmanuel son) comparing his play to sporting ing. Bucs QB Josh McCown filled Sanders will be out with a concusicons. Running back Eddie Lacy is in admirably for Cutler in Chicago sion and running back Monte Ball Charles is rolling behind a behemoth turning opposing defenses into road a year ago. Somehow it feels right Chiefs offensive line (having the big re-injured his private parts. Julius kill. The Packers defense has only that McCown will outplay his much uglies live in the BBQ capital of the been average, but average is good Thomas has been slowed by an wealthier counterpart this weekend. world is a clear advantage) I don’t enough with Rodgers and Lacy ankle issue, and the ghost of Wes Bears fans expect this. Bucs win see the Chiefs war party coming to an leading the way. Poor Vikings QB Welker looks ready for retirement. 30-27 end. Chiefs win 35-16 Teddy Bridgewater has the unenviSuddenly the Broncos aren’t nearly able task of trying to match Green as intimidating. I don’t think Ryan Arizona Cardinals Bay on the scoreboard. Good luck. CLEVELAND BROWNS @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS -6.5 Packers win 38-17 Tannehill is ready to win a game in @ Atlanta Falcons -3.5 This is a stunning line. The Super Denver, but I think this game might The Brownies welcome the be closer than the experts think. Jacksonville Jags Bowl champs are still getting a lot return of star receiver Josh Gordon @ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS -14 of respect from Las Vegas oddsBroncos win 27-24 this week when the team travels makers, and I’m not convinced that to Atlanta to fly with the Falcons. Andrew Luck and the Colts are makes any sense. The Seahawks Cleveland has suffered numerous reeling after last week’s debacle Washington Redskins have been completely decimated by injuries along its defensive front against the AFC favorite Brady @ San Francisco 49ers -9 injuries and extracurricular controseven but the Falcons lackluster Bunch. The Jungle Kittens provide versy. The Desert Bats are 9-1. NoThe Native Americans prepare rushing attack isn’t suited to take the perfect remedy. The Colts defense body over the age of 10 knows how to face Manifest Destiny one more advantage. Atlanta will stubbornly has struggled against experienced that’s even possible but apparently time! Honestly, the Redskins should throw into the strength of Cleveoffenses in Pittsburgh and New it is. The Cardinals have benefited change their team name after embarland’s defense resulting in a couple England. Jacksonville poses no such from a fair amount of luck and if rassing every Native American that all-too-familiar Matt Ryan interthreat. Having already defeated the fate stays on their side 6.5 will be ever lived and their ancestors with a ceptions. Gordon’s return will only Jaguars 44-17 in Florida back in Sephelp an already strong Browns rush tember there’s every reason to believe an easy cover. Cardinals win 21-17 pathetic home loss to the Tampa Bay (Anti-jinx policy in full effect.) Bucs last week. The Redskins name offense, and give Cleveland a play- Indianapolis races to victory. Colts is one thing, but losing to Tampa Bay action threat they’ve lacked all year. win 41-20 crosses all lines of acceptability. 49ers Browns win 28-27 St. Louis Rams win 30-10 @ San Diego Chargers -4.5 CINCINNATI BENGALS TENNESSEE TITANS @ Houston Texans -1.5 There are a couple things at Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles -11 play here. The St. Louis Rams Cincinnati traveled to New Or@ NEW YORK GIANTS +3.5 The Titans are still playing hard leans and got a much-needed win a in less than a month’s time have Eli Manning threw the football defeated three of the four conferfor first-year coach Ken Whisenhunt week ago to improve to 6-3-1 and to the opposing team five times last ence championship teams from a despite an unsightly record. Rookie remain in the AFC North race. The week and the Giants only lost by six year ago. Most impressively the QB Zach Mettenberger played well Bengals will get an opportunity to points. That’s amazing. I’m left wonRams crushed the Broncos 22-7 last last week against the Pittsburgh exact some revenge against an old dering if Manning is color blind and Sunday finally proving once and Steelers and the young passer should foe this Sunday. Houston has made simply unable to recognize who’s who for all that even-toed ungulates are have another opportunity to excel this a habit of ending Cincinnati’s seaout on the gridiron. The Dallas Cowsuperior to their odd-toed ungulate Sunday against an Eagles defense that son in recent years. The Texans may boys should win this game but they’re cousins. So are the Rams the best allowed 53 points to the Green Bay not be a playoff team in 2014, but one hard hit away from the Brandon team in the NFL or does their sucPackers a week ago. Philadelphia is as long as J.J. Watt wears the bull Weeden experiment. A cold, possibly cess represent a football anomaly? still a mystery with Mark Sanchez horns the Texans are dangerous. Exsnowy night in New York is not good The Chargers enter the contest under center. Eagles win 30-20 perience at quarterback will be the news for Tony Romo’s back. Cowboys from the other end of spectrum. deciding factor in a hotly contested win 23-20 Everyone thought San Diego was affair. Bengals win 21-20 Detroit Lions a Super Bowl contender before the @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -7 BALTIMORE RAVENS Lightning Bolts lost three straight New York Jets @ New Orleans Saints -3 and squeaked by the Raiders last Tom Brady, plus Gronk, plus @ BUFFALO BILLS -4 Sunday. I’m expecting both sides to Darth Belichick, equals a resoundI keep insisting that the Saints KANSAS CITY CHIEFS return to form this weekend. Charing win for the New England I swore off siding with the Jets as aren’t terrible and they keep proving @ Oakland Raiders +7.5 gers win 27-20 Patriots. See column introduction long as Rex Ryan remained on the me wrong. I’m not making that misfor more reasoning if necessary. This is an ideal letdown game for sidelines. With a snowstorm in westtake for a 12th straight week. These MIAMI DOLPHINS Patriots win 34-17 Chiefs. Fresh off a thrilling 24-20 ern New York so severe that there’s New Orleans Saints aren’t good at @ Denver Broncos -7.5 win over the defending Super Bowl been talk of postponing the game, football. They can’t stop the run, they GREEN BAY PACKERS champs, Kansas City has to travel it’s hard to justify laying more than a can’t stop the pass, and Drew Brees @ Minnesota Vikings +10 Peyton Manning showed some to Oakland to face the predictably field goal, but policy is policy. Bills has been uncharacteristically turnover kinks in his armor against the St. winless Raiders. With the way Jamaal Green Bay is playing like they win 17-10 prone. Ravens win 31-27

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‘Mouseanity’ The targeting of crazy rainbow trout using mouse patterns in the wilds of Western Alaska By DAVE ATCHESON For the Peninsula Clarion

When some fishing buddies heard I was headed to a particular Western Alaska stream, they said to be sure I had a good supply of mouse patterns — that’s right, giant foam or deer-hair dry flies that mimic various voles and shrews, and designed to entice the biggest, baddest trout from their lairs. Now, I’ve fished Western Alaska, which means the storied Bristol Bay Basin, extensively, and I know how absolutely ridiculous the fishing can be. It is not an exaggeration to say that no other destination on the entire planet sustains a fisheries resource quite as astounding as this. It’s a place where millions upon millions of salmon, often dressed to the hilt in their spawning colors, literally clog the entire system, from the smallest creek to the fastest flowing river, nurturing an enormous supporting cast of grayling, Dolly Varden, and of course, rainbow trout — those really big, world renowned, sometimes crazy, monster ’bows. I was also not a novice to the practice of “mousing.” On previous trips, including one to the Goodnews River, which is known for its superb rainbow fishing and to a lesser extent for its excellent mousing, I’d given it a go. On the Goodnews, for instance, after days of arm-wrenching excitement catching bright coho on streamers, massive searun Dollies on egg-patterns, grayling on dry flies, and even some big ’bows on flesh imitations, I was ready to try something different. That’s when I first tied on a mouse pattern, vowing to stay with it for the entire day. Casting to every deep hole and cut-bank I skittered this hairy teaser across the surface at an angle, in a “V,” this massive fly trailing a large wake, as if from an outboard. It was an activity, I have to admit, that involved a lot more casting than catching. But when a trout would rise out of the depths it was with a single mindedness, a purpose, I’d rarely witnessed from any fish, a scaly torpedo on a direct collision course, finally striking my bristly offering with a vengeance, exploding to the surface — and if I hadn’t quite been paying attention, nearly catapulting me out of my seat. Over the course of the day I likely landed a dozen fish with this method, and maybe missed as many, either from being lulled into complacency after numerous casts and not paying attention or the opposite, the almost unbearable anticipation of seeing a strike coming from so far off that I jumped the gun, in my excitement setting the hook before the fish even hit. The river we were headed to now, however, was truly renowned for its fabulous mousing. I’d even been sent a picture taken by Fish and Game that showed a trout’s stomach contents: 13 partially digested shrews and voles, taken from a single fish. Still, after my previous experience, I figured three or four mouse patterns would suffice. When we arrived, with the water low and clear, we could see handfuls of spawning kings spread throughout the system and behind them armies of Dollies and rainbow trout waiting in

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Aboce, a rainbow having taken a mouse pattern. Below, another type of Alaska rainbow.

Then, all at once, as if it had been looking up waiting for a mouse to jump, a trout of enormous proportions immediately rose out of the darkness, scales merging into a thick mosaic of black dots and a swirl of pink as it exploded with the vehemence of fireworks upon the surface, startling me. anticipation to suck up the eggs that would soon follow. These were fish that would fall victim to any number of streamers swung in their direction or especially dead-drifted egg-patterns, and it wouldn’t be long before I was satiated, arms tired and mind reeling as I contemplated these amazing numbers of fish, and how truly lucky we were to have this magnificent place completely to ourselves. It was maybe our second evening, after a day or two of success with these other methods that I finally decided to switch up and see what a mouse could do. Fully expecting what I’d encountered in the past — a lot of work for only a few, albeit the biggest craziest fish — I steeled myself for a long wait, planning to systematically target a few deep holes along the far bank. However, I would soon discover that all I had heard about this place was true. On only my second cast, the large

unwieldy fly slightly overshot its target, landing amidst the scrub on the far bank. As more of an attempt to free my fly than a method of presenting it, I gave the rod just the slightest flick, hoping that it would free my offering, dropping it onto the nearly still water just below. Then, all at once, as if it had been looking up waiting for a mouse to jump, a trout of enormous proportions immediately rose out of the darkness, scales merging into a thick mosaic of black dots and a swirl of pink as it exploded with the vehemence of fireworks upon the surface, startling me. And this was just the beginning. Not only were we experiencing superior weather, and an extremely uncharacteristic lack of mosquitos and black flies, but for the rest of the trip it was pure MOUSEANITY! And this feeding frenzy was no anomaly, the mouse no occasional morsel. The way these fish were behaving it had to be a major

and beloved food source. The only trouble was that my short supply of mouse patterns was soon tattered and literally torn to pieces. Luckily one of my fishing partners, Bruce King — one of those warning me to come well stocked — had come prepared. And thankfully, even after I hadn’t heeded his advice, he was gracious enough to lend me as many flies as I required. It was crazy, nearly nonstop action, and thanks to Bruce I was able to stay with a mouse for the rest of our trip. Having fished my home waters of the Kenai for a quarter century now, I have to admit, I just don’t get as excited as I once did. I was even accused recently by one young fisher of being jaded. But I have to say, I have been dreaming lately, literally dreaming, about mousing, and during my waking hours longing to return to this river, which, for the sake of keeping it to myself, shall remain unnamed. I con-

Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited’s “Tie One On” event is back for the winter season, the first event to be held on Dec. 2 in Kenai at the Main Street Tap & Grill from 6-7:30 p.m. Free fly tying instruction in a fun and comfortable environment, tyers of all ability levels, from brand new to advanced, and all ages are welcome. Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited is hosting a free fly fishing movie night, “Flies, Film, and Foam” at Main Street Tap & Grill in Kenai on Dec. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Films are provided by the renowned fly fishing film experts at The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T). The local KPTU chapter donated to a great cause, Casting for a Cure, in order to obtain these exciting fly fishing films, and is excited to share them with you! This is a free event and seating will be first come-first serve. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information on either of these events visit https://www.facebook.com/ TroutUnlimitedKenaiPeninsulaChapter or e-mail: kptroutunlimited@gmail.com. tinue to picture all those fish I missed, the sheer excitement of plying the surface with such a large dry fly, and that sincerely incredible take. But it’s tough logistically to plan a trip, to cajole buddies into dropping their commitments and joining me, and it can be a bit expensive. So, at the same time I’ve also been asking myself — what about the Kenai River? We have a good rodent population around here — will this work on the Kenai? Back in the day, when you could keep any rainbow trout, I once injured one backtrolling for silvers, and because it had swallowed the hook and was bleeding I decided to keep it. What did that big ’bow have in its stomach? No, it wasn’t a mouse, but a pinecone. And I’ve thought of that often. What else could that fish have thought that pinecone was but a mouse? Next year, probably around dusk, I might just have to tie one on. Perhaps mouseanity is not as far away as we think. Dave Atcheson is the author of the guidebook “Fishing Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula,” and National Geographic’s “Hidden Alaska, Bristol Bay and Beyond.” His latest book, “Dead Reckoning, Navigating a Life on the Last Frontier, Courting Tragedy on its High Seas” is now available in hardcover, online, and as an audiobook.

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What’s Happening Events and Exhibits n “Looking for Inspiration,” a fiber art exhibit by Jan Wallace, is on display for November at the Kaladi coffee shop on Kobuk. n Kenai River Brewing hosts “A Plethora of Pair Paintings” by Sarah Glaves, a collection of fun mixed media, watercolor, and collage work. Runs through Dec. 1. n The Peninsula Art Guild is hosting two exhibits in November at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook Ave., Old Town Kenai, the Annual Watercolor Exhibit and the SoHi Art Club Exhibit. Art Center hours are noon-5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Call 283-7040 for information. n A new community choir, The Kenai Peninsula Singers, is open to everyone who wants to be there, whether it is their first time singing or they sang at The Met. The choir will rehearse every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Kenai Central High School choir room. Call or email for more details: 907-283-2125 or simjnissen@gmail.com. n The deadline for submissions for the Kenai Fine Arts Center Student Art Show is Dec. 1. Artists ages 2-12 are invited to bring up to three original works to the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook Street in Old Town Kenai. There is a $2 entry fee. Pieces must be mounted on a color background. An opening reception will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 4. For more information call 394-6303 or email DeeDee@MissDeeDeesArtForKids.com.

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Simon Nissen is teaching the third rehearsal of The Kenai Peninsula Singers, the community choir he started less than one month ago Tuesday, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai. The first night drew 40 people to the rehearsal.

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n The Flats Bistro on Kalifornsky Beach Road has live music with Garrett Mayer on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Raymond Machen-Gray on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. n Veronica’s Cafe in old town Kenai has open mic from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, and live music with Saturday at 6:30 p.m. n Join Steve and Fern Holloway for karaoke every Saturday night at the Kenai Moose Lodge. Singing starts at 9 p.m. and everyone is welcome. n An all acoustic jam takes place every Thursday. The jam is at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on the first Thursday of the month, and at the Kenai Senior Center during the rest of the month. Jam starts at 6:30 p.m. n AMVETS Post 4 is open to all military veterans and their families for support and camaraderie. Join us for Friday night tacos, or Saturday night steaks with Karaoke. Sunday afternoon its super hamburgers. Not a member? Stop by and we can show you how to become a part of this special veteran’s organization. AMVETS is located in the Red Diamond Center next door to IDEA Schools. n Sharpen your dart skills with a fun tournament every Sunday during the season at the AmVets in the Red Diamond Center. The number of players will determine the game. Sign up begins at 1:00 p.m. For more information call 262-3540. n Odie’s Deli in Soldotna has live music Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Pub Quiz night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. n The Bow bar in Kenai has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and live music Fridays, Saturdays at 10 p.m. n Hooligans Saloon in Soldotna has poker Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m. and live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. n The Duck Inn on Kalifornsky Beach Road has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and DJ Arisen on Saturdays. n Mykel’s in Soldotna has live music Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. with Robb Justice, and Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Bob Ramponi and Dave Unruh. n The Duck Inn will have live music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday with Robb Justice and Trio. n The Pinochle Club, formerly from Kasilof, plays at Hooligans Bar & Restaurant in Soldotna Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Questions? Call Jay Vienup at 907-252-6397.

Markets, fairs and bazaars n The Peninsula Center Mall craft food fair is Friday and Saturday. n The Kenai Fine Arts Center annual arts and crafts fair will be held again at the Kenai Central High School Nov. 28-29. The fair includes more than 220 vendors with room for a few more. To rent a booth call Joyce at 260-5996. Santa Claus will be at the fair on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 at Kenai Central High School. n The 4th Annual Black Friday Bazaar will take place on Nov. 28-29 at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai. For vendor information email: bazaar@douthits.com.

By KELLY SULLIVAN Peninsula Clarion

n the first night the freshly-formed Kenai Peninsula Singers amassed 40 locals inside the Kenai Central High School choir room. Founder Simon Nissen, the school’s choir director, had no idea the group would be that large. “What beast have I awo-

ken?” Nissen said laughing. By the third rehearsal, Tuesday night, there was almost standing room only. Dan Snyder came to watch his grandson, Hamilton Cox, sing with the group, but had to remain on his feet just inside the entrance. “It looks like all the seats are getting taken up,” Snyder said scanning the room. Nissen leads the choir

Kristen Dillion Choir Director at Nikiski High-Middle School has attended all three of The Kenai Peninsula Singers, rehearsals as a participant and co-teacher with founder Simon Nissen, Tuesday, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai.

through 20 minutes of warm ups to start off the night. This is when the singers learn one of his teaching philosophies. “Singing is a full body

experience,” Nissen said to the group. This was when he asked everyone to stand and be prepared to learn some quick See SING, page B-2

There are aliens among us Bookworm Sez There are aliens among us. That’s how it might seem when you’re dealing with members of the opposite sex. You often feel, for instance, as though you speak different languages. Surely, you see the world in ways they don’t, and they intuitively understand certain things you never will – hence, they must be from another universe or… something. But you love ‘em anyhow, and so does Laura Kipnis. In her book “Men: Notes from an Ongoing Investigation,” she writes about some she’s known. While rifling through a bunch of her old critiques and essays, Laura Kipnis, a “daddy’s girl who grew into a wayward woman” realized that many of those articles were about men, mostly those of the

rascally, “immoderate” kind. Despite having written extensively about them, “men are still a foreign country,” she says, but she’s drawn to them, particularly those who “laugh too loud and drink too much… who have off-kilter politics and ideas.” Men like Larry Flynt, publisher of a notorious men’s magazine, about whom Kipnis wrote, never thinking that she’d actually meet him – but she did, several times. His magazine was “disgusting” but she found Flynt to be an interesting, multi-layered convention-breaker. He “challenged” Kipnis at her “corked-up core.” Or, men like Ron Galella, “celebrity stalker-photographer” who trailed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis for much of her life. He annoyed her, sued her (and vice versa), See SEZ, page B-2

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Special By Erik Lindow, Kenai To Augie, Sandi, and Gemma

Some say I’m a child with special needs, But I won’t be found growing up in the weeds. I do need help for I have a need, Even as simple as to help me feed. When I wake I know I can smile, All those that love me went the extra mile. Life’s not always easy, that’s for sure, For some things there will never be a cure. As I grow older I’ll get stronger and learn, And then I’ll know the right way to turn. Warm Sandy beaches, bright August sun, Make me feel loved like no other one. The love in my heart is strong and it’s pure, It shines like a Gem-made in Heaven for sure. We’re all known by our character and deeds, And we’re all kids with special needs. Poems must include the writer’s name, phone number and address. They should be kept to no more than 300 words. Submission of a poem does not guarantee publication. Poems may be e-mailed to news@peninsulaclarion. com, faxed to 283-3299, delivered to the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay Road or mailed to P.O. Box 3009, Kenai, AK 99611.

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This image shows Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels in a scene from “Dumb and Dumber To.”

Lacks the vitality and originality of “Dumb and Dumber” “Dumb and Dumber To” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 49 minutes The scene in this week’s “Dumb and Dumber To” where Jim Carrey’s Lloyd daydreams that Jeff Daniels’ Harry is married to the mom from “Honey Boo Boo” was about the point I started thinking maybe I should have skipped this latest offering from the Farrelly Brothers, nostalgia for their twenty-year-old original film aside. That’s not actually true. My doubts began right after the opening credits when I got a look at Daniels and realized just how old and tired he actually is. The haggard look of the character is a good metaphor for this

R eeling It In C hris J enness film, trotting out jokes that were trend-setting two decades ago but now elicit little more than a sad smile. Lacking the vitality and originality of “Dumb and Dumber,” lacking anything even resembling a coherent plot, this depressing Part “To” is easily the worst movie I’ve seen all year.

The film picks up, as you might imagine, twenty-years after the end of the first movie. Lloyd is catatonic, having spent the last two decades in a mental institution due to a bad break-up. Harry comes to see his friend every week like clockwork, feeding him and, as the filmmakers are proud to show us several times, changing his diapers. Just at the moment Harry reveals that this is his last visit, medical issues of his own taking precedence, Lloyd snaps to, revealing that he’s been faking it the entire time. “Got you!!” he yells. This joke is actually mildly amusing, but you don’t actually have to go to the movie for it. It, like the few other amusing moments of the See REEL, page B-2

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Rocky love: Letters by great women are auctioned By THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press

PARIS — An unprecedented collection of 1,500 documents from some of history’s greatest women is being auctioned in Paris, including everything from Catherine the Great’s imperious letter shunning her lover, to Brigitte Bardot’s plea to cancel the release of a song that ended up being banned in several countries owing to its sexual content. The documents, which range from the profound to the banal, also include ones from Napoleon’s long-suffering wife Josephine, and a note to a teacher from Grace Kelly. Here are highlights of the extraordinary two-day sale, starting Tuesday.

England from 1509 until 1533, and the first of King Henry VIII’s six wives — fell out of favor with the fearsome monarch after she failed to produce a son and heir. In the 1529 letter intended to reach the pope, she argues: “I am completely innocent” and being cast aside “without cause.” She asks for Henry’s planned annulment to be blocked. She also warns — correctly, as it turns out — that Henry will try to split from Rome. It’s simply signed “Katherina.” After their divorce, which was not recognized by the pope, Henry sets up a separate Church of England, with himself as its head. It sold Tuesday for 68,750 euros ($86,000).

it. Grace Patricia Kelly — the American actress who married Prince Rainier III to become the Princess of Monaco — wrote to her daughter Stephanie’s French teacher after the girl came up short in class. “Please excuse Stephanie for not having done her French lesson. She left her book at school, Wednesday. Grace de Monaco.”

Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rehab”

Dated Jan. 5, 1956, the bittersweet letter from singer Edith Piaf is a loving ode to her then-husband Jacques Pills from the clinic where she was undergoing detox after alcohol and morphine addictions. In it, the French cabaret singer of the famous signature song “La Princess Grace makes Catherine of Aragon: vie en Rose” reminds Pills that excuses there will be good days ahead, Save my marriage When a royal’s daughter when she gets released. “Love(and your church) fails to do her homework, she ly man, have confidence in me Catherine — the queen of doesn’t tell the teacher a dog ate as you have always had and

you will see it’s the good side It sold Tuesday for €17,500 in me that will win, by the end ($22,000). of the detoxification... you will see that things can start again!” Bardot’s Sachs appeal Piaf died seven years later of Blond bombshell Brigitte liver cancer, aged 47. Bardot’s letter is a request to a record company to scrap Catherine The Great: the suggestive, sexually-proHands off my empire vocative song “Je t’aime, Moi The famously amorous non Plus.” (“I Love You...Me Catherine II of Russia, who was Neither”) that she had recordlinked to the coup that killed her ed with Serge Gainsbourg. It husband Peter III, is seen in this was straining her marriage to 1762 letter shunning her lover Gunter Sachs. Written a day Stanislas Auguste Poniatowski. after the song was first broadHe wanted to come to Russia cast in 1967 to Phillips record and become her new husband, company, the letter speaks of but he is warned to stay away. the “serious and grave perWhy? The fearsome Catherine sonal reasons to not release had another lover and no inten- under any circumstances” the tion of letting her old flame re- recording. The song was withdrawn turn to her life or take over her and later recorded with Gainsempire. “You read my letters bourg’s wife Jane Birkin to with very little attention. I’ve become one of the iconic hits told you and repeated that I risk of the 60s. Despite this, Barbeing assaulted from all sides if dot and Sachs still divorced in you put one foot back in Rus1969. sia,” she says in the blunt letter.

Josephine is under Napoleon’s thumb (and quill) Hardly anything remains of Empress Josephine’s letter to a friend, crossed out with aggressive ink scribbles by her domineering husband. The friend, Queen Charlotte of Wurtemberg, was apparently too politically crucial to receive heartfelt thoughts in writing. Napoleon left about 20 of the original words untouched, with Josephine’s hand nearly completely erased. According to manuscript specialist Thierry Bodin, “In this instance, Napoleon wanted to make a political union with the Queen Charlotte’s daughter, so he dictated what she could say. More broadly, it shows how women’s roles became more submissive in the 18th and 19th centuries.” It sold Tuesday for €26,250 ($33,000).

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because he was unable to find a community choir where he ‘I think singing is an all the time thing,’ himself could sing. He said it Continued from page B-1 I don’t think it is something we should made him realize there was a for that kind of musical ever stop. It is something we can do for need outlet. dance moves they would incorAt the second rehearsal porate into one of the warm up our whole lives.’ Nissen thought he had printed tunes. too many copies of rehearsal That evening was Karolee — Simon Nissen, founder music. Then he ran out. Hansen’s first rehearsal. After Nissen said he hopes the grabbing a copy of “Hallelugroup will remain as strong jah,” “Gesu Bambino,” “Ave following the holidays. He Maria,” “Ding Dong Merrily said he plans to keep teaching members of the choir, but ellearned before an audience, On High!” and “Go where I the choir as long as there is an ementary school students also he said. send thee,” she asked which interest. The Kenai Peninsula Singsection was for the sopranos. sang on Tuesday. “I think singing is an all the “It is a great opportunity for ers will be performing with the The room was divided into time thing,” Nissen said. “I people to come sing with their Redoubt Chamber Orchestra, sections for bass, tenor, alto don’t think it is something we families,” Nissen said. organized throught the Kenai and soprano singers. Hansen should ever stop. It is someNissen chose each song Peninsula Orchestra, on Dec. took her seat in the group Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File thing we can do for our whole rehearsed Tuesday Nissen 19, at the high school, Nissen nearest the door with the other In this July 26 photo, Chris Hemsworth attends the Marvel press lives.” said. He wanted to include a said. They will be singing on sopranos, the highest pitched line at Comic-Con International in San Diego. People magazine variety of musical styles that their own and collaborating performers of the group. has named Chris Hemsworth the “Sexiest Man Alive” of 2014, Reach Kelly Sullivan at Nissen said he is not turning would push the singers alittle with the orchestra during the cheering the Australian actor’s rise as hammer-wielding, bone kelly.sullivan@peninsulaclarout of their comfort zones. In event. away anyone who wants to fide hunk in the “Thor” films. ion.com Nissen created the group sing. He intended hight school only four weeks the choir will be performing what they have less than one month ago freshmen be the youngest

Named “Sexiest Man Alive” NEW YORK — People magazine has named Chris Hemsworth the “Sexiest Man Alive” of 2014, cheering the Australian actor’s rise as hammer-wielding, bone fide hunk in the “Thor” films. Hemsworth, who also starred as Formula One racer James

Hunt in the Ron Howard-directed “Rush” and the “Star Trek” reboots, was unveiled as the winner on Tuesday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” When asked who he wanted Continued from page B-1 to thank, Hemsworth told Kimmel his parents, “for putting movie, are spoiled in the trailers. From here we learn that this together.” Harry needs a new kidney and, wouldn’t you know it, he’s got a long-lost daughter who might be able to give him one. The duo seeks this mystery child out, now a twenty-two year Continued from page B-1 old woman, and through the help of a thoroughly depressing n The Central Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary Annual Holiday Ba- performance by the once vital zaar will be held Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 5 from Kathleen Turner, they find that 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bazaar will be held in the Denali Confer- the girl has been adopted by the ence Room at the hospital. world’s greatest scientist. The n Nikiski Community Recreation Center is now taking vendor daughter, however, is off to El registration for annual Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 13. For ad- Paso to attend a symposium on ditional information, please call 776-8800. innovation and research, accepting a life-time achievement award for her father on account Films of the fact that he’s down with n Call Orca Theaters at 262-7003 for listings and times. the sniffles. Naturally, though, n Call Kambe Cinemas at 283-4554 for listings and times. she’s as big a moron as her biological father and big laughs ensue. No they don’t. Harry and Down the Road Lloyd pack up, with a duplicin The Pratt Museum in Homer is open Tuesday-Sunday from tous handyman in the person of noon to 5 p.m. For more information and a schedule of events, Rob Riggle in tow, and head for the border. Another funny scene visit www.prattmuseum.org. occurs on this journey, but, Submissions may be emailed to news@peninsulaclarion.com. again, it’s in the trailer. Eventually our hapless heroes arrive The deadline is 5 p.m. Mondays. in El Paso, where all the best

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“Men: Notes from an Ongoing Investigation” is wonderfully, wickedly barbed, it’s also a bit of a challenge. Author Laura Kipnis points out a lot of things that many women aren’t brave enough to say out loud or, in this case, to put to paper. Her insights are as sharp as her wit but, because of the many literary references and nods to other critics here, there’s a definite East Coast / New York aspect to some of what Kipnis writes. That may not resonate quite so well with anyone unfamiliar with those figures. Still, savvy readers will be rewarded by filling in those blanks, which enhances the observations and the enjoyment. If you can do that, you’ll understand that “Men: Notes from an Ongoing Investigation” is, down-deep, a profane, zingerfilled love letter to the bad boys of this world.

and paid little attention to court orders in order to get her picture. Today, he considers Onassis as somewhat of a muse but, says Kipnis, “it’s not exactly evident that being an artist and being an upstanding guy were ever one and the same thing.” There are the “juicers” who are criticized for doing whatever it takes to get a leg-up on the competition. There are the vulnerable and “Lotharios,” both of whom seem to make a mess of relationships; and men who get into trouble for their bumbling attempts at “regular human mating conduct…” Overall, says Kipnis, there’s “something delicious” about the list she’s made here “in search of our split-off other halves…” It’s not a definitive list, and was never meant to be so. Still, she The Bookworm is Terri promises, “Consider this an interim report.” Schlichenmeyer. Email her at While I have to admit that bookwormsez@gmail.com.

high-end technological thinktank symposiums are held, and have to crash the conference, where wackiness abounds! No it doesn’t. After nearly two hours the film miraculously limps to a close leaving you to wonder, “What did I just do with my evening?” You may call me a hater and a spoilsport and a stick-in-themud movie critic who naturally hates gross-out comedy, but to be honest, I was flabbergasted at how bad this movie was. I remember being equally surprised in 1994 when I saw the original “Dumb and Dumber,” convinced that I would hate it. That movie was hysterical. Not everything worked, but the stuff that hit, hit hard and managed to set the tone for zany comedies for years to come. I didn’t think I would love “Dumber To” the idea of a sequel after all these years is naturally fraught with problems, but I thought it could at least maintain the base level of quality from the first film. Nope. Not only did I not buy into our heroes’ exploits, but the humor is so slight, so easy, so base that I found it hard to believe this was from the same writer/directors. Jim Carrey doesn’t seem to have

aged much, but as I mentioned, Daniels has, and not well. And poor Kathleen Turner. When did she become a punchline? She used to be a knockout, but this movie just uses her to illustrate the ravages of age. Of the main cast, Rob Riggle is really the only one who really brings it, and what does that say about your big-budget comedy extravaganza? Rob Riggle is the best part of the film. “Dumb and Dumber To” feels like one of those movies that might be saved by a lot of clever cameos, but here again the film seriously underwhelms. The one highprofile cameo I can think of is really kind of a non-cameo as Bill Murray shows up as a meth-dealer subletting Harry’s apartment. As he’s covered head-to-toe in toxic waste gear however, you’d never know it was him. It’s been rumored that Jennifer Lawrence had a cameo as a younger version of the Kathleen Turner character, only to later request that those scenes be cut from the film. The filmmakers deny this, so I guess we’ll never know. I will say this, however: that role is obviously designed to be a surprise cameo, from the way

the flashbacks are shot to the way the character is described in the script, the audience is being set up for a big “aha” moment late in the film. When that moment comes however, the character is only ever seen from behind, as if being played by a stand-in. It’s weird and deflates further an already tired joke. All I can say is that Jennifer Lawrence dodged a bullet regardless. The kindest thing I can say about “Dumb and Dumber To” is that it is oddly reminiscent of an old college friend. It’s that friend you meet up with after twenty years and while you and everyone else you know has moved on, gotten jobs and started families, you find he’s still working at Taco Bell and lighting his farts on a bet. And you just think, “Really? Still?” Grade: D“Dumb and Dumber To” is rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence, language, and some fairly graphic sexual innuendo. This film should have been rated R if only to spare those under 17 from wasting ten bucks. Chris Jenness is a freelance graphic designer, artist and movie buff who lives in Nikiski.

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VACANCY NOTICE Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Rural District Vacancy Notice is hereby given that there is a vacancy on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for the Northwest District of the Borough as defined by Ordinance 2001-29. This vacancy was created by a resignation whose term will expire in July 2017. A map depicting the Planning Commission districts is posted on the Planning Department web site. Persons interested in serving must be qualified voters and reside within the district for which they are applying. Appointments will be made by the Mayor and are subject to Assembly confirmation. A letter of application or a completed application form must be submitted to the Planning Department on or before December 12, 2014. Application forms are available in the Planning Department and on the Planning Department's web site at http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/images/ KPB/PLN/Plan_Comm/pcapp.pdf.

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Public Meeting The State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Community Transit Program requires communities to submit an annual list of coordinated transportation and public transit project priorities. As lead agency Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. (CARTS) is inviting all interested parties to a Coordination Meeting at the Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. (CARTS) office Tuesday, November 25 at 2 pm at 50445 Onslow Avenue. At this meeting we will identify and prioritize public transit needs and proposed actions to address those needs for application for FY16 funding through the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. All requests must fit into the current Central/Southern Kenai Peninsula Transportation Plan. Please call Jennifer @ 262-8900, or email carts@alaska.net for a Project Request form to be submitted at the meeting or to get a link to review the Central/Southern Kenai Peninsula Public Transit Human Services Community Coordination Plan. PUBLISH: 11/20, 21, 24, 2014 1999/72992

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (ADEC) ALASKA ELECTRIC AND ENERGY COOPERATIVE (AEEC) NIKISKI GENERATION PLANT ADEC proposes to issue Permit No. AQ1190TVP02 to AEEC for the Nikiski Generation Plant, under Alaska Statutes 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50. Applicant: Alaska Electric and Energy Cooperative Mailing Address: 3977 Lake Street, Homer, AK 99603 Location: Mile 21.5, 48169 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska 99611 Activity: Generation of electric power with diesel-electric engines. Application Date: March 28 2014 Emissions: The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants will not exceed: 752 tons NOx, 172 tons CO, 29 tons PM, 29 tons SO2, and 22 tons VOC. ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC drafted a preliminary permit decision for the Nikiski Generation Plant. Available Information: Copies of ADEC's draft Operating Permit and Statement of Basis are available at Air Permits, 410 Willoughby Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801, (907) 465-5124. The administrative record for this permits is available for review at ADEC's Juneau Office during normal business hours. The draft Operating Permit and Statement of Basis are also available at the Department's website at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/

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Bids KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT INVITATION TO BID #113-15-W Can Liners The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District hereby invites qualified vendors to submit a proposal for acceptance by the District to purchase Can Liners. One (1) original of the sealed bid must be submitted to the Purchasing Department, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, 139 East Park Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669, no later than 4:00 PM local time on December 5, 2014. Bid can be obtained by calling 907-714-8876 during normal business hours, or from the District website www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us Kenai Peninsula Borough Code requires that businesses or individuals contracting to do business with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District be in compliance with Borough tax provisions. PUBLISH: 11/20, 2014

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Opportunity for Public Participation: Notice is also given that any interested person may present written statements relevant to the draft documents by the close of the public comment period. Written comments will be included in the record if received by close of the comment period. ADEC will consider all comments received and make any changes ADEC finds beneficial or necessary to assure compliance with 18 AAC 50 or State Law. Any person may request a public hearing and that hearing will be held if ADEC finds that good cause exists. ADEC will issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit after the close of the public comment period. ADEC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Eric Hotchkiss at (907) 465-6171 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 within 15 days of publication of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided. Please direct written statements or requests relevant to the proposed permit to Kwame Agyei by mail at Air Permits Program, PO Box 111800, Juneau, AK 99811, by facsimile at (907) 465-5124 or by e-mail to kwame.agyei@alaska.go. Comments must be received by close of public comments period at 4:30 p.m. on December 22, 2014. PUBLISHED: 11/20, 21, 2014

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New girlfriend is eager to rid garage of ex-girlfriend’s stuff DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Ron,” and I have been together for more than a year, and we now live together. His garage is full to overflowing with his ex-girlfriend’s belongings. She apparently left him and all her stuff — including her four cats — to marry some guy she met online. She no longer lives in this country. I’m fine with taking care of the cats; they are innocent and I love them. However, I want her stuff out of the garage. Ron thinks it’s “the right thing to do” to keep it until she can arrange for it to be moved to her new place. Abby, it has been a year and a half! She’s not going to move this stuff. I want to donate it or trash it as appropriate, and I don’t think legally we have any responsibility to tell her or ask her before we do. What do you think? — WANTS IT GONE IN OKLAHOMA DEAR WANTS IT GONE: It would be neither appropriate nor kind to do anything to Ron’s ex-girlfriend’s belongings without warning. Ron should contact her, inform her that he wants to use his garage for the purpose it is intended, and ask if she wants the items she left to be disposed of or put into storage at her expense. He should allow a reasonable time for her to respond before doing anything, and you should distance yourself from

the process. DEAR ABBY: I have a friend with one annoying habit. Whenever we have a party, she’ll invite friends without asking first, or by saying, “I told them it was OK to come.” It creates a problem because we plan our parties for a certain number of guests, and now there are two, three, sometimes even Abigail Van Buren four more — often on short notice. I like her friends, but they are not close friends of mine. Sometimes I just would like to have an intimate gathering with four to six people. At my last gathering she invited not only her friends but also their children. It went from an intimate brunch for six to a party of 12. We even had to set up a second table. How can I get her to stop, short of not inviting her to any more of our parties? I feel stuck in a situation that no matter what I do, I’m going to P.O. somebody. Any suggestions?

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HHH If you are honest with yourself, you’ll see that you need to settle down and do some work. You have been busy as of late, yet you seem to have neglected certain key areas. A loved one will see your efforts and change his or her tune. Tonight: Don’t allow a friend to distract you. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH What others can’t do, you seem to be able to handle with creativity and endurance. You also have a vision for the future that could play into designing a plan to move forward with a project. Your imagination knows no limits! Tonight: You get results. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH A friend will contribute to your search for a solution to a domestic problem. You will be more than willing to put in long hours on a project, especially if you are able to work from home. An unusual realization could open a new door. Tonight: Paint the town red. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH If you find yourself having difficulty expressing some of your ideas, look into taking a communication workshop. You will allow your mind to find new ways of expressing what you seem to have been holding back. Tonight: Visit with a loved one who understands you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Check out different solutions and the costs involved in an investment involving your home or business. Your imagination might not be in sync with your checkbook. Do yourself a favor and respect your limits. Tonight: Keep to your budget, pay the bills, etc. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

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— PARTY PLANNER IN GEORGIA DEAR PARTY PLANNER: Your “friend” has a lot of nerve and no manners. She appears to be using you to entertain her other friends, which is not only rude, but also extremely presumptuous. She will continue treating you this way until you call a halt by telling her to cut it out because you don’t like it. If she can’t respect your wishes after that, see her only on a one-on-one basis. DEAR ABBY: I know someone who receives Social Security for her disabled children. She uses that money to feed a slot machine. Those children could have so many opportunities if their money was used appropriately and it’s going down the drain. What can I do about it? It saddens me. — THINKING ABOUT THE KIDS DEAR THINKING ABOUT THE KIDS: It appears the woman is addicted to gambling. What she’s doing may “sadden” you, but as a taxpaying American it infuriates me because her children aren’t getting the assistance that money is meant to provide. So please, pick up the phone, call the Department of Children’s Services and clue them in to what’s happening. I’m betting they’ll be interested.

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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars A baby born today has a Sun in Scorpio and a Moon in Libra if born before 12:31 a.m. (PST). Afterward, the Moon will be in Scorpio. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014: This year your resilience and creativity emerge, allowing you to make some life changes you have desired to implement for a while. You seem to lighten up considerably come the new year. The cynic within you seems to retreat, while the optimist emerges. If you are single, you finally could meet the right person to settle down with. Fall 2014 could be significant in finding Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are attached, the two of you interact in a more positive way. Together, you will make it a point to keep life exciting! Remember that SCORPIO has a vindictive side when dealing with other members of your sign. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Reach out to someone who has a better understanding of your finances than you do. The discussion could range from “what if” possibilities to more realistic obligations. Others tend to see you as unpredictable. Tonight: Recognize that you have several options. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Defer to others.Pushing or demanding has not worked up to now. Brainstorm with a friend or loved one to come up with a more effective approach. You might surprise yourself as to how many options exist. Tonight: Say “yes” to a suggestion or invitation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

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HHHHH Combine a surge of energy with your active imagination. Revisit several unresolved issues in order to see if you have missed any important details. A loved one might feel very similarly to how you feel. Tonight: Lighten up, and you’ll enjoy yourself more. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HH To reveal less would be an excellent choice right now. You might be misrepresenting what is being said without even realizing it. Keep your opinions to yourself — in fact, see if you can let go of them for now. More information will be forthcoming. Tonight: Do your thing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Deal with a loved one directly. How you see a situation develop could be confusing. You might feel as if you’re missing an important piece of information. A meeting could prove enlightening, so listen carefully. Tonight: Join friends who are in the mood for an early weekend. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Stay on top of a personal matter while you handle other commitments. You could view a situation differently once you get more facts. Your finances and well-being could be involved. Your intuition will work well with a key loved one. Test it out! Tonight: A force to be dealt with. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might appreciate staying behind the scenes right now as you view an emotional stress heading your way. Be careful of a tendency to make more out of a gesture than what actually exists. Gather the facts you need before speaking. Tonight: Consider a weekend getaway.

Blow-dry the wrinkles away Dear Heloise: When you put on an item of clothing and notice that it is wrinkled, but you don’t have time to pull out the iron and ironing board, try this hint: Get out the blow-dryer, put it on high and hold it at least 6 inches away from the fabric. Move it up and down over the wrinkled area. The wrinkles will be gone in seconds. This really comes in handy when traveling. Just be careful not to hold the blower too close to the fabric or your skin. — Bren D., via email This is a hot hint that really is cool! Why iron if you can just “blow” the wrinkles out? I do the same, especially when traveling. At home, depending on the item and material, I may toss it in the dryer on medium heat for a few minutes. Sometimes I add a slightly damp (clean) washcloth, and most wrinkles will disappear. — Heloise Nights in white slippers Dear Heloise: I read your column every day in the Staten Island (N.Y.) Advance. Many of us wake up in the middle of the night, for whatever reason. However, if we decide to get up, it’s not a good idea to go barefoot. So, we start looking for our slippers in the dark, but can’t find them. Why? Because the slippers are brown, black and navy. Think white! White is the way to go, because they can be seen. We look down, and there the slippers are, right where we left them, on the side of the bed. — Bernadette B., Staten Island, N.Y. Good hint! Hello to my friends in Staten Island! I enjoyed my time there when speaking to a civic group. — Heloise

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