Everett Daily Herald, June 28, 2014

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The to-do list Animal Farm

Garden for wildlife

Country boy

See wildlife-friendly gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today on Camano Island. Pick up a map at the Camano Island Multipurpose Center, 141 NE Camano Drive. Free.

Ted Vigil, who has a striking resemblance to John Denver, will perform a tribute concert at 8 p.m. today at Historic Everett Theatre; $15-$30.

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The animal farm at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., in Everett opens for the season today. It will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 24. There are sheep, ducks, hens, rabbit, pigs, goats and more. Free but donations welcome.

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Former Reardon aide charged Kevin Hulten committed a gross misdemeanor when he downloaded a data “wiping” program onto a countyowned laptop, Skagit County prosecutors say. By Noah Haglund and Scott North Herald Writers

EVERETT — A criminal evidence-tampering charge has been filed against a onetime aide to Aaron Reardon, the former Snohomish County executive

who resigned last year after a string of scandals. Kevin Hulten, 35, committed a gross misdemeanor in March 2013 when he downloaded a data “wiping” program onto a county-owned laptop, Skagit County deputy prosecutors concluded.

The act came just hours before Hulten was required to surrender the computer for examination by King County detectives. The investigators were trying to determine whether Hulten had broken any laws after being linked by The Herald to a shadowy effort that for months had targeted Reardon’s political rivals with anonymous records requests, spoof emails and Web hit pages. Evidence tampering is punishable by up to a year in jail and a

$5,000 fine. Hulten is scheduled to make a first appearance in Cascade District Court in Arlington on July 7, and he intends to plead guilty, his attorney, Jim Johanson of Edmonds, said Friday afternoon. “He’s going to take responsibility for the charge,” Johanson said, adding that is in keeping with an agreed disposition reached with prosecutors. “Kevin obviously wants to put this behind him,” he added.

The investigation was handled by King County detectives, and the charging decision was made by Skagit County prosecutors at the request of Snohomish County officials, who have been trying to avoid a conflict of interest in the case. Hulten went to work for Reardon in January 2011 and almost immediately immersed himself See HULTEN, back page, this section

Alleged metal thief nabbed Police say a Marysville man is responsible for the theft of more than two dozen vehicle catalytic converters, which contain platinum and palladium. By Eric Stevick Herald Writer

Scoring in soccer, life skills

Kids, Everett police kick it at the Casino Road Futbol Academy camp By Brenna Holland Herald Writer

EVERETT — Walter E. Hall Park was a sea of swarming yellow. More than 600 kids were full of energy. Everyone wore a bright yellow shirt emblazoned with the Casino Road Futbol Academy logo.

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The Casino Road Futbol Academy was in full swing, and seven-year-old player Brianna Araiza could explain the summer camp with three simple words. “We play soccer,” Araiza said. Sgt. Manuel Garcia of the Everett Police Department started the academy in 2009.

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Garcia is a former soccer player for the Cruz Azul team in Mexico. The week-long program aspires to build police-community relations and empower youth. Breakfast is served for campers at 8 a.m., followed by lots of soccer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The $20 registration includes breakfast and lunch, a jersey and a soccer ball. A portion of the camp’s spots are reserved for kids receiving a scholarship. Many come from foster homes. See CAMP, back page, this section

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Team Mexico’s Eric Manning, 9, waves his team’s flag after winning a game on day four of the Casino Road Futbol Academy soccer camp on Thursday. More than 600 kids registered for the five-day camp this year, which is put on by Everett police officers. Go to www.HeraldNet.com for a gallery of photos from the camp.

EVERETT — Police in Everett believe they have caught up with a man responsible for stealing more than two dozen car emission devices for their precious metals. His quarry was catalytic converters on the undercarriages of cars and pickup trucks, according to allegations spelled out in a police affidavit. Each converter contains tiny bits of platinum and palladium, which fetch a hefty profit on the scrap metal market. They’re used to clean up exhaust. Michael Heuslein, 40, allegedly bragged to police that he could steal the converters in seconds. The Marysville man also reportedly claimed that he taught his girlfriend how to steal them and even bought her a reciprocating saw to commit the crimes. “We believe this suspect is a prolific catalytic converter thief,” Everett police officer Aaron Snell said. “We will work with local law

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