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A private report about his comments also said a “credible source” claimed the official meddled in land-use decisions. By Noah Haglund Herald Writer
EVERETT — Snohomish County authorities have asked
an outside police agency to investigate claims that a top administrator pressured staff to approve development permits. Prosecuting Attorney Mark
Roe on Wednesday said he moved swiftly after reading allegations leveled against Deputy Executive Mark Ericks in a report the County Council released last week. While the private attorney’s report focused on inappropriate comments Ericks made about
three county councilmen, it included a recommendation to follow up on information from a “credible source” who claimed Ericks had meddled in land-use decisions. The report provided no specifics. See ERICKS, Page A6
Lack of snow a struggle Warm, wet weather affecting Stevens Pass, businesses on U.S. 2
land briefly for sale The misunderstanding, in which the property where the “blue tarp house” stood was offered at auction, is a reminder of lives still in limbo. By Rikki King and Kari Bray Herald Writers
closed when rain melted it. The mountain has 38 inches of snow at its base. That’s compared to 61 inches at the same time last season, which also saw less snow than usual. All 10 chairlifts have been running on about a dozen days this season, Danforth said. Lift ticket prices have been adjusted to match how much terrain is available.
OSO — The “For Sale” sign wasn’t up for long. It appeared over the weekend in front of 28214 Highway 530, the address of a piece of land in the southwest portion of the disaster zone left by the deadly mudslide. Pictures of the 10-acre property also were listed at an online real estate site, promoting an upcoming auction. The listing, vague on the details, included photos of a house where now there is only mud. The sign was removed Monday after locals complained, worried that profit was the motive behind an attempt to sell land in a no-build zone. There was a misunderstanding, and it got fixed, Oso Fire Chief Willy Harper said Tuesday. Still, the brief commotion served as a reminder of the raw emotions that remain in the Stillaguamish Valley. The lives of many survivors — and the status of their properties — are in limbo, nearly a year after the slide killed 43 people. The parcel is within the boundaries of the temporary no-build zone enacted after the disaster, county spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said. Before the March 22 slide, the property, south of the highway, was home to what locals knew as the “blue tarp house.” The mud moved south, then swirled the house north onto Highway 530. For Harper and other rescuers, the blue tarp house sitting on the highway was their first glimpse into one of the worst disasters in state history. It became a symbol. Millions of people following the news of the catastrophe saw
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By Amy Nile STEVENS PASS — It’s the dead of winter here but only small, dirty patches of snow spot the landscape along U.S. 2 near the summit ski area. Workers at Stevens Pass are hoarding piles of snow to cover trails and turns as best they can, said spokesman Chris Danforth. That’s because the unusually warm, wet weather this season
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“It could be worse,” Danforth said. “We don’t have much snow, but at least we have the most snow.” Some other ski areas in the state are operating with less snow or have had to shut down. While conditions aren’t optimal, much of the terrain at Stevens Pass is open. The season started late, with a few lifts operating Dec. 20. Since then, parts of the mountain have opened with more snow and
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area at Stevens Pass is struggling because of unusually light snowfall in the Cascade Range (above). As of Wednesday, the snow level at Stevens was about half of Boston’s. It’s bad enough that New England took the Super Bowl. Now they’ve got our snow, too.
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Jeffrey Wong, 11, cruises down a run on his snowboard at Stevens Pass on Tuesday. Wong, who is visiting the Northwest from Houston, spent a day at Snoqualmie Pass this past weekend but came to Stevens Pass on Tuesday after hearing they had more snow and fewer closed runs.
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making people depressed. It’s just channeling feelings they possessed on their own already. “It may be,” the researchers write, “that negative or positive effects related to Facebook use are not innate to the medium itself, but rather these effects are an artifact of how people elect to use Facebook.” Alas, that means that — when your News Feed overflows with bouquet pics and messages of love Saturday — you will not have the cruel satisfaction of knowing the posters are clearly compensating for something. Nope, against all odds, they really are that happy! No wonder Facebook “makes” people more depressed.
Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida again led the United States in shark attacks last year, with 28 incidents and no fatalities, according to a report released Wednesday by the International Shark Attack File at the University of Florida. The vast majority of the Florida incidents were minor ones, in which a shark quickly bites an arm or leg in poor visibility water, releasing it as soon as the shark realizes its prey isn’t a fish. “Most of them are better called bites than attacks,” said George Burgess, curator of the International
Shark Attack File. “They’re the equivalent of dog bites.” Florida’s place at the top of the shark-bite chart owes more to geography and tourism than any particularly fondness of sharks for biting people off its shores. The state has the largest coastline in the United States after Alaska, where swimming in the ocean is not particularly popular, and attracts millions of tourists who splash in its coastal waters. Despite having higher populations, South Florida counties typically see far fewer attacks than the Volusia area because they have far fewer surfers, Burgess said.
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conclusion, the researchers recruited 188 partnered college students and asked them a lengthy series of questions about their current relationships. The researchers were evaluating things like how open the partners were with each other, how satisfied they felt, and how comfortable they were evaluating themselves. But they were trying to get at something else, as well: how much they flaunted their relationship on Facebook, as measured by photos, posts and the all-important relationship status. That flaunting, it turns out, goes hand-in-hand with romantic bliss. There are two
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With lower ticket prices and fewer people coming to the mountain, the resort is down about half its usual business, Danforth said. Stevens Pass usually has some 400,000 skiers during the season. The business is financially prepared to weather a bad season but the downturn has been hard on employees, Danforth said. Work started later this season and with less terrain to operate, staff hours have been cut. There are at least 50 fewer people working on the mountain compared to usual, Danforth said. Businesses along U.S. 2 also have been affected by the slowdown at the mountain. Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce director Debbie Copple said nearly all of the group’s 170 businesses are feeling the pinch, particularly those selling food, gas and gear. People have lost their jobs or had their hours cut, which means they have less money to spend at other local businesses, she said. Cascadia Inn owner Henry Sladek last week had to reduce hours by half for several of his employees at the Skykomish hotel. “That’s a big impact on this little economy,” he said, noting there aren’t many other jobs to be had in town. “But the business
A lack of snow leaves visible patches of dirt and grass on a closed ski run at Stevens Pass.
couldn’t survive if I didn’t do it.” Sladek counts on the busier ski season to carry operations through spring, which is typically slow until summer travel season starts. He said he hasn’t seen a winter this slow since 2004-05, when lifts ran on just 46 days. That was the worst season onrecord at Stevens Pass. So far this season, the mountain has been open more than 50 days. Operations typically continue into April. “It affects everybody in
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the valley when there isn’t as much traffic,” said Sandy Klein, owner of the Bigfoot Espresso Chalet near Index. Klein said her business is down by as much as half on weekdays. Weekends also have slowed, she said. Another business owner, Leanne Smiciklas, said she’s decided to close Old School Barbeque near Monroe on Wednesdays to survive with fewer customers coming by. Smiciklas, a Texas native, has been serving about 200 pounds of meat a week. That’s about half of what she usually does. “We’re mom and pop. That’s what allows us to keep going,” said Smiciklas, who runs the food truck with her husband. “When you don’t have that
bumper to bumper traffic, you feel it.” Rusty Drivstuen has seen a significant decrease in business at his Mt. View Chevron on U.S. 2 in Sultan. He sells Stevens Pass lift tickets at his gas station. But this season, the mountain has hurt his sales by offering discounted tickets for an average of $55 due to the limited terrain. At peak prices, tickets cost $69. So far, Drivstuen has sold about $10,000 in tickets, compared to his average of about $100,000 a season. “It’s so slow, it’s unbelievable,” Drivstuen said. “Have everybody do the snow dance.” At Stevens Pass, Danforth and others also are holding on to hope of more snow this season. In
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the meantime, ski instructor Dave Erickson said the spring-like weather and the soft snow it brings can be a benefit for beginners, who often have trouble with ice. On Tuesday Ron Snell, of Kirkland, said he was having fun skiing the soft, slushy snow. There were also no crowds, parking was easy to find, lesson prices had dropped and most of the beginner and intermediate terrain was open. “You don’t need a ton of snow to have a good time,” said Danforth, a snowboarder. “A day on the mountain still beats sitting in the office. You gotta take what Mother Nature gives you.” Amy Nile: 425-339-3192; anile@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @AmyNileReports.
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CEO of Snohomish County PUD to retire Steve Klein, who also is general manager of the utility district, is one of the highest paid public officials in the state. By Chris Winters Herald Writer
EVERETT — Steve Klein, the general manager and CEO of the Snohomish County Public Utility District for the past nine years, announced Wednesday he will
retire May 1. Klein, 62, joined the PUD in 2006 after working for Tacoma Power for 28 years, capping his career there as superintendent. He was eligible for retirement under his pension plan at Tacoma Power, but renewed his
five-year contract with the PUD in 2011. At the time, he said, he informed the utility’s board of directors that he might not stay on for the full five-year term. “I really have had a wonderful opportunity in the twilight of my career to lead the Snohomish PUD for almost a decade,” Klein said. “If I’ve done my job right, my leaving the PUD shouldn’t
have any impact.” The Snohomish PUD had 327,871 customers in 2013, making it the 12th largest public utility in the Steve Klein nation. Kathy Vaughn, PUD board president, said a national search will be conducted for
Klein’s replacement. There is no projected date for a new CEO to be hired, she said. Klein made a base salary of $366,826 for the past year of his contract, making him one of the highest-paid public officials in the state. (His salary is more than twice Snohomish County Executive Jon Lovick’s $161,114, See PUD, Page A4
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Gov. Jay Inslee presents members of the Navy with various medals Wednesday in Olympia to honor their roles as first responders to the Oso mudslide. Three firefighters stationed at NAS Whidbey Island — Michael Wenzel, Ian Walton and Kevin Paggao — also took part in Wednesday’s ceremonies.
Whidbey rescuers honored By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
OLYMPIA — When a searchand-rescue team aboard a Navy helicopter arrived at the scene of the Oso mudslide that March morning, the crew could not fathom its magnitude. Tops of trees provided the best points of reference amid the mud, muck, damaged homes and uprooted power lines. As they got closer, they could see people, some barely discernible amid the debris. “When we flew out I was looking for a landslide, something smaller along the road side,” former Petty Officer 2nd Class David Scott of Oak Harbor said Wednesday. “When we flew over and I looked down and realized
what the slide was, that’s what stands out to me, the magnitude.” He, along with Lt. Cmdr Dave Waner, Lt. Rob Merin, Chief Naval Air Crewman Richard Andraschko and hospital corpsman second class Brent McIntyre had no time to gawk at the devastation. The crew from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island launched into rescue mode and in the ensuing hours, and with the aid of three firefighters from the naval station and civilian volunteers, delivered six men and one woman from the muck. On Wednesday in Olympia, Gov. Jay Inslee and Rear Adm. Jeff Ruth presented the team with presidential citations and medals See OSO, Page A4
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Inslee presents Lt. Cmdr. Dave Waner with honors Wednesday. Waner and his crew from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island rescued six men and one woman from the muck.
ARLINGTON — Voters here rejected a school bus replacement levy for the second time in four months, preliminary results show. The $3 million proposal, meant to replace half of the Arlington School District’s bus fleet, was failing by 142 votes as of Wednesday evening. It was the only measure on the Feb. 10 Snohomish County ballot. Out of 5,639 votes counted, 52.5 percent were against the levy and 47.5 percent were in favor of it. The voter turnout was lower than the district’s first attempt to pass the levy in November. Then, it failed by 200 votes out of 9,858. The district has 53 school buses, used by about 2,400 of the district’s 5,400 students. Mechanical problems are becoming increasingly common for the older buses. One of the buses has been in use for about 28 years, according to the district. District officials hoped to buy 26 new buses and retire the oldest vehicles in the fleet, then start saving up state dollars to replace buses more regularly in the future. “We believe we presented to our voters the most prudent plan which would have maximized the use of state dollars,” Superintendent Kristine McDuffy said in a statement Wednesday evening. “Unfortunately, the ‘make due’ plan will necessitate the use of dollars that would have otherwise been available for classrooms.” In light of the levy’s backto-back failures, the school board is tasked with deciding which district dollars to direct toward buses and when to do so. At this point, it’s unlikely a levy would come back in front of voters anytime soon, district See LEVY, Page A4
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he wait is nearly over. Senate Republicans, after two years of avoidance, are putting the final touches on a multibillion-dollar transportation package and could make it public as early as Thursday. It’s what Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee has politely, pointedly and persistently demanded of GOP lawmakers. His public pressure
Costco comes closer The new Costco planned for Lynnwood near the Alderwood mall is expected to be open by September, according to the Lynnwood City Council. The company picked up the building permit this week for the warehouse store to be built on the former Lynnwood High School campus.
— remember how he called them out in last year’s State of the State address — coupled with the private lobbying of business leaders, certainly motivated Republicans to reach this point this early in the session. But the governor is likely to be sparing in his praise of their handiwork. This package — crafted in part through
negotiations with Democrats — delivers a bipartisan rejection of his signature climate-change initiatives. Its major funding source would be a gas tax hike of somewhere between 11.5 cents and 14 cents, not revenue from the capand-trade program for carbon emissions he’s pushed. And Republicans apparently
Lynnwood meeting changes: Due to Monday’s Presidents Day holiday and a state conference, Lynnwood’s City Council work session next week is moved to Feb. 17. The work session for Feb. 18 is canceled.
a.m. Thursday at the Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St. Earling will discuss the successes and challenges of the past year, projects and goals for the coming year, and long-term strategies for 2015 and beyond.
State of the city: Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling will present his state of the city address at 8:30
Free smoke alarms: Red Cross volunteers will be out in the Silver Lake area Saturday and Sunday
are ready to pump more dollars into public transit in exchange for Democrats agreeing to delay — maybe even halt — action on a new carbon fuel standard that Inslee’s administration has begun writing. The deal also calls for GOP senators to allow Sound Transit to ask voters to fund
to distribute free smoke alarms. More volunteers are needed, and lunch will be provided. Distribution starts at 8:30 a.m. both days. More info: 425-252-4103, jamie. gravelle@redcross.org Become a trooper: The Washington State Patrol is looking to hire new troopers. More info: www. wsp.wa.gov
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Marysville man, 43, held in gun, drug investigation Herald Staff TULALIP — A felon with a history of threatening law enforcement was taken into custody Tuesday night when the North County Property Crimes Unit
served a search warrant on a Tulalip residence. The Marysville man, 43, was expected to be booked into the Snohomish County Jail at some point Wednesday for investigation of trafficking in
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expansions into Everett and Tacoma. Inslee’s not going to wave the white flag on his initiatives. Instead, he can focus on making sure the counterproposal that will be drawn up in the Democrat-controlled House keeps one or both of them
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in a ceremony during the annual Navy Day celebration at the Capitol. Andraschko and McIntyre received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, though McIntyre could not attend Wednesday. It is the second highest noncombat medal awarded by the U.S. Navy, for actions involving risk to one’s own life. The two men were on the ground for hours using chain saws, shovels and bare hands to free survivors from the muck. “There was a lot to be done,” Andraschko said. “We located the last two because they were yelling for help.” Waner, Merin and Scott, who grew up in Stanwood and has since left active
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spokeswoman Andrea Conley said. However, that option hasn’t been ruled out. “We’re going to have to replace some of the buses because we can’t get parts for them anymore,” Conley said. “We’ll be looking at how many we can
alive in some fashion. The governor’s next move may become clearer when he talks to reporters Thursday. Meanwhile, don’t look for House Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, to applaud the accomplishment of Senate Republicans too loudly either.
stolen property, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms and drug possession, officials said. His girlfriend, 22, was booked into jail on misdemeanor warrants.
The search warrant was served late Tuesday night in the 13000 block of Eighth Drive NW with assistance from Region 1 SWAT, the sheriff’s office air unit, the Bellingham Police Department and Marysville Fire
Department. No force was required, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Shari Ireton said. Police found two handguns inside the house, as well as small quantities of
methamphetamine and heroin. Four vehicles were impounded and detectives will request a warrant to search the cars for additional evidence, including weapons, drugs and stolen property, Ireton said.
By this time next week, that bundle of transportation joy could be outside his door and he’ll be fielding questions about what he wants to do and when he wants to do it. Some around the Capitol think Chopp should press for swift action by the House, rapidly consummate a deal with the Senate and get it signed by the governor. This would give everyone a chance to collectively relish an
accomplishment on what’s been a divisive issue. Acting soon, they argue, also would give Democrats a little breathing space before they start seriously talking about taxes they want to raise to pay for education and government services. That’s going to be a difficult conversation that will last until the end of session in late April and maybe beyond. Leaving a decision on a gas tax hike until then can only make
it harder. On the other hand, Chopp may find more value in waiting and using the transportation package as leverage for securing votes for those taxes. There are those who contend there will be lawmakers in both parties willing to pledge support for a new or higher tax for the budget if their pet transportation project is funded. But, they contend, acting too soon on
transportation could allow those lawmakers to change their minds later. Back in the Senate, after two years of being the ones watched, Republicans surely can’t wait to be the ones watching.
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duty, received the Bronze Navy and Marine Corps Air Medal. It is given for meritorious achievement in a sustained aerial flight operation. Waner, the mission commander, recounted that the initial dispatch reported the emergency to be an avalanche of snow. They knew differently when they arrived. “I am very humbled by the fact that I was even on duty at the time and we were in a place where we could help the people of Oso,” he said. Three firefighters stationed at NAS Whidbey Island — Michael Wenzel, Ian Walton and Kevin Paggao — took part in Wednesday’s ceremonies. Earlier this year they each received the Navy Fire & Emergency Life Saving Award for saving a woman who had become buried in a debris pile that had been her home.
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for example.) Klein also is eligible this year for a 15 percent bonus on top of that, about $55,000 in additional pay. In 2013, the utility made a net profit of $69 million, up from $63.7 million the year before. Revenues for 2013 were $624.8 million, up from $604.2 million in 2012. Financial results for 2014 have not been audited and were not available Wednesday. Winter residential rates have increased to 9.4 cents per kilowatt-hour from about 8 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2006 when Klein joined the utility, company spokesman Neil Neroutsos said. Average homes use about 1,000 kilowatt-hours
per month of electricity in the winter, Neroutsos said, with average bills therefore rising to $188 every two months in 2015 from $160 nine years ago. Klein took over from Ed Hansen, the former Everett mayor who was tapped to make reforms at the PUD after the previous general manager was let go over controversial spending. Klein joined the utility during the energy crisis, when Enron was found to have been manipulating energy prices in the marketplace. The PUD was in the process of trying to get out of some expensive energy contracts, he said, and his first order was to get the utility back onto more secure footing. He then worked to set a longer-term strategy for the utility that included climate policy, incorporating more renewable
energy into the power mix, a tidal power project that didn’t come to fruition, and developing battery storage technology. “He came up with a lot of inventive and innovative ideas that made the Snohomish Country PUD a national leader,” Vaughn said. Another of Klein’s significant successes was to renew a 20-year contract with the Bonneville Power Administration in 2011, and then in response to the passage of Initiative 937, develop long-term contracts with three eastern Washington wind farms, said Glenn McPherson, the PUD’s assistant general manager for finance. The PUD buys about 85 percent of its power from the Bonneville Power Administration, and the new wind power contracts make up another 8 percent of the PUD’s power
Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet. com. Contact him at 360352-8623; jcornfield@ heraldnet.com and on Twitter at @dospueblos.
mix, McPherson said. The remainder of the mix is composed of smaller hydroelectric and biomass projects. The utility also takes part in the county’s Solar Express project, whose effects are mostly seen in customer’s lower levels of consumption, Klein said. Klein said he hasn’t set any definite plans other than to attend his children’s college graduation ceremonies. “I could just see myself dabbling or doing something in clean technology or energy policy,” he said. “I could see myself doing volunteer work, I can see myself getting back into an exercise routine. “I literally have not taken a vacation in over a decade,” Klein said. Chris Winters: 425374-4165; cwinters@ heraldnet.com. Twitter: @ Chris_At_Herald.
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replace and what funding is available.” Wednesday evening’s election results include most mail-in votes and all ballots picked up from drop boxes Tuesday night, county elections manager Garth Fell said. It does not include military and overseas votes or ballots that may have signature problems, he said. The county plans to certify the results Feb. 24.
Herald staff MUKILTEO — Police in Mukilteo are looking for help identifying a man who robbed a bank earlier this week. The robbery occurred Monday in the 11700 block of Mukilteo Speedway. A man walked into the bank and demanded money. He.... was described as being about 6 feet tall and having a medium build. He had short brown facial hair and wore a dark sweatshirt with the hood up, a dark baseball cap and tan cargo pants. Writing on the sweatshirt said “Orange County Choppers” and there was
an orange motorcycle on the chest. The suspect ran south. A police dog was used in the search, but the suspect was not found. A dark-colored vehicle was seen leaving the area, but it is not known if it was used to help the robber escape, Mukilteo police officer Colt Davis said. The robbery may be linked to two holdups in Auburn last month. That man also wore a sweatshirt with “Orange County Choppers” on it. Mukilteo police are working with the FBI. Anyone with a tip about the case is asked to call 911.
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Pasco police shoot, kill man Associated Press PASCO — A homeless man who was shot and killed by officers at a busy intersection had thrown multiple rocks, hitting two officers, and had refused to put down other stones, authorities said Wednesday. Officers used a stun gun on the man, but it had no effect, Pasco Police Chief
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OBITUARIES AND MEMORIALS
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images of the uprooted home in the mud covering the highway. After the “For Sale” sign went up, local people got a hold of the county, and county officials reached out to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, which owns the property. The house was in foreclosure before the mudslide and had been claimed by HUD in 2013 under a federal mortgage insurance program. The original mortgage lender was reimbursed, and the house became HUD property. The county in April officially declared the property destroyed. Shortly after the slide, federal and state officials talked about what to do with the property, said Leland Jones, a spokesman with HUD’s Seattle office. However, during the months of search efforts and the rebuilding of Highway 530, the parcel got forgotten in the shuffle. A few weeks ago, the contractor who manages HUD-owned parcels in the county put some properties up for sale. Selling reclaimed land is one way the federal agency recoups costs. Posting “for sale” signs is an automatic step for HUD listings. “What happened is
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The “blue tarp house” became a symbol after it offered rescuers and others the first glimpse into one of the worst disasters in state history.
what was supposed to happen,” Jones said. “The problem is (that) a bureaucratic process is established to fit all circumstances, and in this case, there were circumstances far beyond what people could have imagined when they created that process.” HUD was unaware of the no-build zone and didn’t realize that the county was working on buyouts for destroyed parcels. The agency now is in talks with the county, Jones said. Meetings in early March are likely to focus on price, he said. The property was
assessed at $20,000 for 2014, plummeting from $92,700 the year before, county records show. Because the land still has monetary value and is part of the federal program, HUD’s options are limited, Jones said. The agency might be able to accept “a nominal fee,” but the details won’t be worked out for weeks. The idea of selling land within the slide zone, and even just the picture of the blue tarp house posted with the auction notice, alarmed survivors. Human remains were found on the parcel, Harper said, making it hallowed ground
for many. The idea of hallowed ground is important to those who suffered or searched for victims, especially as the first year anniversary of the slide approaches, Harper said. The fire department and other agencies are working on appropriate commemorative events to mark the milestone, but are not ready to make those plans public. Organizers now are focused on the needs of victims’ families, many of whom are asking for privacy in the weeks ahead. Rikki King: 425-3393449; rking@heraldnet. com.
Betty Jean (Smith) (Paine) Barker, 81, of Mar ysville, Wash. left to take her place with the Angels on January 19, 2015. B e t t y w a s b o r n M ay 7 , 1933 in Pike County, Missouri. She moved to Ellensburg, Wash. as a small child with her parents Rufus and Rose Smith, and six siblings. She grew up in Ellensburg, and attended school there. She later moved to Marysville. She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings; and her husband, Chuck. She is sur vived by her brother, Bud Smith; d a u g h te r s , N i n a L a r a b e e (Brian), and Cynthia Cota (Rober t); grandchildren, Mishelle Hoffman, Cindy Beck, Tim Hof fman, Cody McNeil Jr., Steven Slick Jr., A l i c i a Ve n t l e r, A n g e l a Hoffman, and Jacob Slick; 19 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. She was very Loving, and cared deeply for her family and friends. She will missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Life will be h e l d Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 015 , 11:00 a.m. at The Everett Eagles, 1216 Broadway.
Ericks: Has ‘no idea what this is about’ “It was instantly apparent to me that these new allegations, if true, were potentially criminal conduct that needed further investigation by a competent law enforcement agency,” Roe said in a prepared statement. “I immediately arranged for that to take place, and an investigation commenced at that time and is ongoing.” Roe declined to name the agency. He said his office is not guiding or advising investigators and will have nothing more to say.
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Reached Wednesday, Ericks said he, too, wants to know more about the accusations. “I have no idea what this is about,” he said. Ericks said he’s not involved in any land development or construction business and neither are his family members. In other words, he wouldn’t benefit from county landuse decisions. His boss, Executive John Lovick, wrote to the County Council on Wednesday requesting any available information about what Ericks reportedly may have done. Lovick said he has yet to hear back. “I have been kept totally in the dark,” he said. “If you’re going to make allegations, you should at least come out and say what the allegations are.” Lovick questioned the way the issue has been handled. “It’s suspicious to me, very suspicious,” he said. Pressure has been mounting about the cryptic reference to a land-use issue since Feb. 3, when the council released the results of an investigation into comments Ericks had made about the three county councilmen: Terry Ryan, Dave Somers and Ken Klein. In December, those
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three, a majority of the council, voted to authorize paying Seattle attorney Tom Fitzpatrick $15,000 to determine if statements attributed to Ericks violated the law or county policies. Fitzpatrick previously had worked as a deputy prosecutor and administrator for the county. Most of the 24-page report analyzed comments Ericks allegedly made during meetings this fall, including wishing he could kill Ryan “if it wasn’t for jail time,” and laughing at a joke about drawing up death certificates for Ryan and Somers. Fitzpatrick determined that Ericks’ conduct had created a hostile work environment and that a reasonable person could consider his comments threatening. The report, however, identified no breach of law or county policies, partly because the comments were directed at public figures and most who heard them understood that Ericks wasn’t serious. Under the county charter, Ericks’ position as an at-will employee also exempts him from county personnel rules. For most other county employees, the same behavior would have constituted misconduct, Fitzpatrick wrote. The report briefly noted another issue that Fitzpatrick said deserved further scrutiny. Fitzpatrick said “a credible source” claimed “that Ericks, using tactics that might be characterized as intimidating, has pressured for expedited treatment or favorable approval of development permits and/or plat approvals for certain individuals and/or entities.” The report gives no other details — what projects are supposedly involved or what was credible about the unnamed source. Within days, two organizations that often find themselves on the opposite side of development issues were united in urging the county to
take action. One was the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, the other Futurewise, a group that promotes environmentally sensitive development practices. “When allegations are made that may call into question the integrity of county processes, we believe it is incumbent on the county to investigate those claims and take whatever action is necessary to maintain and restore trust,” wrote Shannon Affholter, the builders’ executive director. Affholter sent the letter Feb. 5 to Somers, who is chairman of the county council, and sent a copy to Lovick. A letter from Seattlebased Futurewise’s director of planning and law, Tim Trohimovich, went out the next day. “Snohomish County owes potential lot purchasers, the development community, and the public complete, timely, and transparent answers to these charges,” Trohimovich wrote. “We urge the county to begin the necessary investigation immediately.” Both groups made it clear that they’re not rushing to judgment about the merit of the allegation. Roe said the new investigation is unrelated to the alleged hostile comments that form the bulk of Fitzpatrick’s report. He also said that he began approaching law enforcement agencies about investigating long before the builders and land-use activists began writing letters. “My hope is that everyone will cooperate with the investigation so the matter can be cleared up in a way that only facts and the truth can accomplish,” he said. Scott North contributed to this report. Noah Haglund: 425339-3465; nhaglund@ heraldnet.com. Twitter: @ NWhaglund.
E v e n t u a l l y, B e e ’ s f a m i l y moved to a lakeside home on Lake Stevens and she spent her time swimming, water skiing, life guarding, and enjoying all that life had to o f fe r. S h e g r a d u a te d from Lake Stevens High School and was homecoming queen in 1954. Al Roetcisoender, from Snohomish, saw her picture in the local paper and instantly knew he had to go look for her and win her heart. And he did--it was the beginning of the next phase of her life. She married Al Roetcisoender in March of 1956 and they continued to live in Lake Stevens for several years and started their family. Bee was an excellent homemaker and cook who loved to entertain and socialize. The past 54 year s were spent in a home she and Al built in Snohomish. She had a real talent for style and design, and her home was warm and inviting with beautiful gardens of flowers and fruit trees all around. The fruits and berries were baked into mouthwatering pies, cobblers, jams and jell i e s . Fr i e n d s a n d fa m i l y could drop by anytime and be sure they would be treated to some kind of tasty treat. She especially enjoyed planning and decorating for all the family birthday parties and holidays. O n c e h e r c h i l d r e n we r e teenagers, Bee put her talents to work at a local gift shop, the Pink Lollipop. Late r, s h e wo rke d fo r a few years in a real estate office before goi ng to work full t i m e fo r t h e Wa s h i n g to n State Department of Corrections and retired with 20 years of service in 2001. Bee had a tenacious will and fought her way through several serious health issues over the years. She met every obstacle with imm en s e deter m i n a t i o n , n o complaints and always with her dazzling smile to assure us all. While our world may be less bright without her, that smile will now be lighting up the heavens above. At Bee’s request, there will be no memorial service. A gathering to celebrate her life will occur at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish, 360-568-4126.
Mr. Robert W. Rule 1940-2015
Berlene J. Roetcisoender
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passed away on February 6, 2015 in the comfort of her home and family. She is survived by her son, Derek (Marsha) and daughter, Dana Lowman (Allan). She was a loving grandmother to Jennifer (Scott), Jacy (Alan), and Heather. She adored her 2 great grands o n s , S aw ye r a n d R y ke r, who lovingly remember their Grandma B who kept the cookie jar and M&M bowl filled for their frequent visits. Her husband, Albert Roetcisoender preceded her in death in November, 2000. B e e i s a l s o s u r v i ve d by brothers, Jack Wood (Rella), George Wood (Marilyn), and sister, Kathy Larsen (Larry) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves behind her aunt, Sally and family of Ellensburg as well as many, many life-long friends. Bee was born in Ellensburg, Wash. on August 3, 1936 to Beryl E. Wood and Geraldine I. McNeil. After s eve r a l ye a r s , t h e fa m i l y moved to Western Washington where Bee attended elementary school in Edmonds.
We lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend on Fe b 7 , 2 015 . H e d i e d a t Providence Everett Medical Cent. Rober t played Santa Claus at the Everett Mall for many years; he was also a p a r t o f t h e M e r r y M a ke r Clowns. Robert was loved by so many and according to doctors was joking and very happy til his last breath. He was a ver y sweet, kind, loving and generous man. He is sur vived by his wife Linda Rule, Step-daughter G ay l e B a ke r, h e r F i a n c é Charles Brantner all of Everett, WA , his Step-son George Selvy, Jr. of Eugene, OR, his grandkids Tyler Selvy of Arlington, WA, Cassie and Jacob Baker of Marysville, WA and last but not least his long time friends Tom Harp and Frank Schilliger of Everett, WA. He is now an angel with his daughter Janie Rule who was murdered at the age of 16, whom he forgave her killer which depicts the kind Christian man Mr. Rule was. H e w i l l fo r eve r b e i n o u r hearts.
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OBITUARIES AND MEMORIALS
Michael Allen Larson Michael Allen Larson p assed away Feb ruar y 2 , 2015 at Arlington Health and Rehabilation in Arlington, Washington. Mike was born November 15, 1940 in Stanwood and r a i s e d i n S i l v a n a , Wa s h . Mike graduated from Arlington High School, Class of 1959. In 1960 he joined the Marines and served in Vietnam in 1962. He was very proud to be a Marine. He worked for Snohomish County PUD as a line helper. Because of back problems and two operations he went into Traffic Control, he took a lot of pride setting up work areas and keeping the crews safe. Mike retired from PUD in 1996. He had the nickname of HoHo at work. A dedicated Seahawk fan from the beginning. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Norrine; son, John Larson (Kathryn) Stanwood, Wash. and daughter Lori Wimberly Sammamish, Wash.; s te p s o n , Ro n L o g a n a n d stepdaughter, Diana Holmes ( M i ke ) b ot h o f A r l i n g to n ; b ro t h e r, L a r r y L a r s o n (Jackie) Wis, sister Karen Pyron (Chuck) Idaho. Grandchildren Nathan and Colton Wimberly; Matthew and Gabriel Larson; Marc Logan; Danielle Logan; one great grandaughter Angela Townsel. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Carston and Margaret Larson; sister Janice Howell, I n - l aw s B e r n i c e a n d O t to Molstad; stepgrandson Trevor Logan. A memorial service will be held at Br yant Community Church, 26830 53rd Ave. NE, Arlington, WA at 1 p.m. February 14, 2015 refreshments following.
John Victor Hotchkiss John Victor Hotchkiss, 82, passed away on January 28, 2015 at his home in Everett, Washington. He was born on September 3, 1932 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Ber tie and Dorothea (Jessen) Hotchkiss. John grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, I owa i n 19 51. A f te r h i g h School he joined the Navy in 1951 and ser ved for two years followed by two more years in the reser ves. He ser ved during the Korean War. John began work for telephone company in sales where he worked for nine years. It was during those ye a r s w h e r e h e m e t A n n Bailor and he made his choice to ser ve God. In 1964 he started working at Motor Trucks where he was a parts manager until 1981. He worked for Brake and Clutch from 1982-1987 as an outside salesman. John star ted at Friction Service f ro m 19 87 - 19 9 2 a s a n outside sales person. In 1992 he worked for himself selling brakes and clutches until he retired in 2002. J o h n i s s u r v i ve d by h i s wife, Carol, of 52 years, of E ve r e t t , Wa s h i n g to n ; h i s daughter Marlys Black of Puyallup, Washington; his son, Greg (Carol) Hotchkiss of Otis Orchards, Wash i n g t o n ; h i s s i s t e r, U n a (Jack) Copeland of Seattle, Washington; his grandchildren, Haley (Nic) Price of Spokane, Washington, Cameron Hotchkiss of Otis Orchards, Washington and Dylan Black of Puyallup; and n i e c e s a n d n e p h ew s a n d other relatives. M e m o r i a l s e r v i c e to b e held at the Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Ly n nwo o d , WA 9 8 0 3 6 o n February 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Garland A. Bryant O n S u n d ay, Fe b r u a r y 8 , 2015 we unexpectedly had to say goodbye to a great father, son, husband, and friend. Garland Anthony Bryant passed away Sunday af ternoon at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington surrounded by loved ones. Garland leaves behind a beautiful wife, Bobbie; three amazing kids, Andrea, James, and Tyler; and loving p a r e n t s , G l e n d a , Ro b e r t , and George. Born on April 6, 1969 in Wa s h i n g t o n D C , G a r l a n d grew up in St. Louis. After high school Garland attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he played football and received a Bachelors of Arts in Science. In the early 1990s Garland moved to the Pacific Northwest where he met and married Bobbie then later moved to Lake Steven, Wash. to raise their children. Garland quickly became involved in sports, passionately coaching youth football and basketball for countless years. He d e d i c a te d h i m s e l f to t h e sports, children, and families, positively influencing and changing every persons life he came in contact. His legacy will live on forever in the countless lives he touched. A Viewing will be held at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4504 Broadway, Everett WA, 98203 on Saturday February 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A ServiceCelebration of Life will be held at Elim Lutheran Church, 11504 26th St NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 o n S a t u rd ay Fe b r u a r y 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. May you rest in peace Garland; you will be missed by all and never forgotten.
Danny Ray Reynolds (Dan)
Danny Ray Reynolds (Dan), 6 6 , o f A r l i n g t o n , Wa h s . , passed away on February 5, 2015 of cancer. He was born on February 18, 1947 in Los Angeles, C a l i fo r n i a , to J a m e s a n d Ramona (Hynes) Reynolds. Dan was predeceased by his dear wife, Cindy (Richardson). Dan is sur vived by three daughters, Janelle Cahill, and Deanise Rarick both of San Diego, Cali. and Ramona Cote of SedroWo o l l ey, Wa s h . ; h i s s o n , Jason Richardson; five grandchildren; two brothers, James Reynolds and Robert C o r n i c k ; o n e s i s ter, Kathleen Knutson; and two stepsisters. Dan wanted to help people so he became a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, then a Domestic Violence Counselor. He helped many people in his years of working at Options Agency, something that made him proud. Dan was also proud of his Native American heritage and loved surrounding himself with Native American Art. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, www.dvs-snoco.org/support/ donation-options, in Dan’s name. The family will Celebrate D a n ’ s l i f e o n S a t u r d a y, Februar y 14, 2015 at the Denny’s at 2202 State Route 530 NE. Arlington, between the hour s of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please come and share a story of Dan’s life.
Glenn Edward Swan
July 11, 1952-Feb. 5, 2015 Glenn was a big man with an even bigger hear t. He faced every challenge with courage, grace and an enduring sense of humor including his three year battle with cancer. Glenn was born the only son of Al and Norma Swan in the middle of four sisters. In 1978 he married Theresa a n d t h ey b e g a n a f a m i l y welcoming two sons, Bjorn (1980) and Tyler (1982). He took over the family business Diamond Machine Wo r k s i n 1 9 8 2 , r e c e n t l y r e l o c a t i n g to t h e c u r r e n t facility which has allowed for expansion, all while continuing to enjoy his loves of fishing, hunting and boating. Glenn was a generous man in his lifetime, whether through local charities, sneaking boat parts through shop production for friends or sharing himself with others. Family was ver y important to him, he loved spending time with all of them. Glenn leaves behind and will be greatly missed by his wife and best friend of 36 years, Theresa; their sons, B j o r n a n d Ty l e r ; a n d grandson, Jace Glenn Swan; sisters, Linda (Jack) Goodin, Karen (Ray) Reid, twin Glenna (Don) Timmerman, and Carole Ann (Jeff) Swenson; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He will also be truly missed by his loving grumble, LuLu and Molly, forever in his lap. A heartfelt thank you to the men and women of Diamond Machine, more family than c r ew, t h e i r l oya l t y a n d suppor t allowed Glenn to work until almost the end. Words fall far shor t in describing the kind of man Glenn was. If you were blessed to have been able to spend time with him, then you were truly blessed. A celebration of Glenn’s life will be held at the shop o n S u n d ay, Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations to the c h a r i t y o f yo u r c h o i c e i n honor of Glenn. “ I wish you tight lines my love”
Melvin C. Smith Melvin C. Smith, 96, of Everett, Wash., died on February 8, 2015. He was born February 19, 1918 in Milwaukee, Oregon to Oscar L. Smith Sr. and Pearl E. Daugher ty, as the 9th of 11 children. Melvin served in the Army/Air Corps from 1939 to 1945 and was a veteran of World War II campaigns of Tunisia, Africa and Sicily, Italy. Af ter the war he was employed as a carpenter/contractor and later employed as a carpenter for the Bellevue School District. On June 24, 1945 he married June E. Hansen and celebrated 56 years of marriage together. M e l v i n a n d J u n e e n j oye d traveling, camping and fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was an active member of Temple Baptist Church and later Bible Baptist Church of Everett. His faith was important to him, as well as his family. Melvin was preceded in death by son, Curtis Smith; g r a n d d a u g h te r, K i m b e r l y Devier and; wife, June. He is survived by his c h i l d r e n , L i n d a H a rd y o f Zilla, Wash., Deanna (Jerry) Erickson of Bremer ton, Wash., Randy Smith of Arlington, Wash. and Jenny (Clyde) Rindero of Lake Stevens, Wash.; as well as 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother, Edward Smith of Boise, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral ser vices will be held Friday, Februar y 13, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Purdy and Walters, 1702 Pacific Ave, E ve r e t t , WA , fo l l ow e d by graveside ser vices and reception at Evergreen Cemetery, in Everett . I n l i e u o f f l o w e r s , m e m o r i a l s m ay m a d e t o Gideon’s International, PO Box 2614, Bremerton, WA or Bible Study Fellowship, International at 1901 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258.
In Loving Memory
Tyson Paul Negly Brown July 6, 1979 - Feb. 12, 2014
Duane F. Duncan died at home on Friday, January 30, 2 015 a f te r a l o n g a n d courageous battle with cancer. Duane was born December 8, 1934. His family moved from South Dakota to E v e r e t t , W a s h . i n 1 9 47. Duane retired from Canteen Service after 37 years and had his real estate license for several years. He was fo rc e d to r e t i r e f ro m h i s favorite job as bus driver just three months prior to his 20th anniversary. D u a n e wa s p r e c e d e d i n death by his beloved granddaughter, Kyra Duncan on Januar y 17, 2015; his b ro t h e r s , O s c a r, N o r m a n and Wilbur Duncan. D u a n e l e av e s h i s w i fe , Harriet; daughters, Cynthia Clapper, Mrs. Daniel (Cathy) S h a c ke l fo rd ; s o n , D u a n e and wife, Beth Duncan; brother, Rober t and wife, June Duncan; sisters, D a r l e n e M i l l e r, D e l o r e s Diede, Inez Parker and sister-in-law, Frances Duncan; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. The Memorial Service will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave, Everett at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 14. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Children’s Hospital, Providence Hospice or a charity of your choice.
April 1, 1939-February 5, 2015
Edna Harriett Moore Nov. 11, 1925-Feb. 5, 2015
Edna Harriett Moore, 89, of Snohomish, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 5, 2015. TShe was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Willis C. Moore (November 23, 2013). S h e i s s u r v i v e d b y brothers, Jim Blunck (Arlene) and Gordon Sodorff (Jackie); her daughters, Sharron, and Sheila Funston (William), as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. S h e l e ave s b e h i n d m a ny lifelong friends in the community. Edna enjoyed socializing at the American Legion, Post 96, as often as she could. She will be remembered for h e r s m i l e , l a u g h te r, crocheting, and the positive attitude she always had. Her family appreciates the loving care provided by the staff and residents of Merry Haven Care Center. A celebration of her life will b e h e l d o n Fe b r u a r y 15 , 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 96, 1201 First St., Snohomish (21 and over). Donations may be made to American Legion Post 96, or your favorite charity.
Faye Weese, Cache, was born April 1, 1939 in C l ev e l a n d , Te n n e s s e e t o Ernie and Gladys (Dempsey) Moore. She went to be with h e r L o rd o n Fe b r u a r y 5 , 2015 in Oklahoma City at the age of 75. Funeral ser vices will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Whinery-Huddleston Chapel. Interment will follow at Cache Cemetery. Faye was a cook at the café she and her husband owned in Silvana, Wash. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Gladys Moore; and her sister, Helen Trout. Survivors include her husband, Richard, of the home; daughters, Cathy Faye Chapman and Rebecca Darlene Hages; son, Phillip Richard Weese; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Faye’s online guestbook can be signed and condolences sent by visiting: www.whineryhuddleston.com I n l i e u o f f l o w e r s , donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Cache, PO Box 437, Cache, OK 73527.
We Miss You! Love, Your fiance, son,, mom, dad, brother, sister and five nieces.
Keith “Jake” Clinton Jacobsen
Marjorie Ann Dopps Marjorie Ann Dopps a lifelong Seatte, Wash. r e s i d e n t p a s s e d away o n January 27, 2015 with her daughter holding her hand, at the age of 80. She retired from Safeco Insurance Co, but her passion was g a rd e n i n g a n d b e i n g t h e m ot h e r to Pa t r i c k Q u i n n , John Petheram and Wendy (Petheram) Carpenter. She had eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be at Lake City Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at noon. Fr i e n d s a n d fa m i l y m ay sign the guestbook at asacredmoment.com
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Port shutdown looms Associated Press Troubles on the West Coast waterfront are getting worse. Amid an increasingly damaging labor dispute, 29 West Coast seaports that handle about $1 trillion of goods annually will be mostly closed four of the next five days. The announcement came Wednesday from the association representing companies that operate marine terminals where dockworkers move containers of goods on and off massive ocean-going vessels, eventually transferring the containers onto trucks or trains for distribution nationwide. Companies said they won’t hire crews to load or unload ships Thursday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday — when they’d have to pay Presidents Day holiday or weekend wages
to dockworkers they accuse of slowing their work to gain leverage in contract talks. Employers do not want to pay hourly rates that are at least 50 percent above normal, which would bring a few of the highest-paid dockworkers to close to $100 per hour, according to Steve Getzug, a spokesman for the Pacific Maritime Association. Instead, terminal operators could decide to hire smaller crews that would focus on moving already unloaded containers into the flow of commerce. Full crews would still service military and cruise ships, and any cargo ships bound for Hawaii — but these are small operations compared to work on container ships that are as long as some skyscrapers are tall. Those ships bring in car parts, furniture, clothing,
electronics — just about anything made in Asia and destined for U.S. consumers. Ships then take goods back, exports that include perishables such as rice, hay, nuts and produce. Cargo has been struggling for months to cross the docks amid historically bad levels of congestion. Employers blame crowded docks on longshoremen they say have staged work slowdowns since November; dockworkers deny slowing down and say cargo is moving slowly for reasons they do not control, including a shortage of truck beds to take containers to retailers’ distribution warehouses. In recent days, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union said companies are exaggerating to cut dockworker shifts and pressure negotiators into a contract agreement.
In response to Wednesday’s move by employers, the union noted that longshoremen were not hired to load or unload vessels last weekend. It also emphasized that the two sides have not talked across the bargaining table since last Friday. “The union is standing by ready to negotiate, as we have been for the past several days,” union President Robert McEllrath said. He suggested the maritime association is “trying to sabotage negotiations.” Whatever the causes of the congestion, containers that used to take two or three days to hit the highway have been taking a week or more. Meanwhile, outside ports in Washington state, Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area about three dozen ships are at anchor, awaiting a berth.
Cruise captain gets 16 years Associated Press GROSSETO, Italy — A court convicted the Costa Concordia’s commander of the manslaughter deaths of 32 people in the cruise liner’s capsizing off the Italian coast and sentenced him Wednesday to some 16 years in prison, blaming him for causing the 2012 shipwreck and for doing what sea captains should never do — abandoning ship while passengers and crew were still on board. Francesco Schettino’s total prison term broke down this way: 10 years for the deaths of 32 passengers and crew members; five years for causing the shipwreck when he steered too close to Giglio Island, smashing into a rocky reef, one year for abandoning the luxury vessel when hundreds of people were still aboard, and one month for giving false information to maritime authorities about the gravity of the Concordia’s collision, which prosecutors said delayed the arrival of help. The punishment, handed down by a three-judge panel, was 10 years short of what prosecutors had sought, and left some survivors and victims’ relatives wondering if justice was done. “Thirty-two dead. That’s about six months for every person who died,” said Anne Decre, a Frenchwoman who managed to get aboard a lifeboat before the Concordia’s listing made it impossible to lower other lifeboats. She is pressing for better safety standards for cruise ships, and like other survivors, recalled how many passengers hadn’t received emergency drill practice after starting the Mediterranean cruise. Keven Rebello’s brother, Russel Rebello, was a ship waiter who stayed aboard to lower the last of the lifeboats. His body was found only after the Costa Concordia was towed away from Giglio Island after the ship was set upright in a
WASHINGTON — Drugmakers aiming to tackle alcoholism, a condition that affects 17 million Americans and is in need of pharmaceutical options, may have a smoother path to market under a new proposal to guide their development. Drugs to treat alcoholism can get to market by proving patients using them no longer drink heavily, the Food and Drug Administration clarified Wednesday. The agency released draft guidelines for pharmaceutical companies
Congress approves Keystone pipe bill WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Congress cleared a bill Wednesday to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened to veto the measure. The House passed the bill on a 270-152 vote, endorsing changes made by the Senate that stated climate change was real and not a hoax, and oil sands should no longer be exempt from a tax used to cleanup oil spills. Only one Republican, Michigan Rep. Justin Amash, voted against the measure, while 29 Democrats backed it. But neither the House nor the Senate has enough votes to overcome a veto, the first of many skirmishes between the Democratic White House and Congress on energy and environmental policy.
Military academy assaults Students at the three military service academies reported fewer sexual assaults in the most recent school year, and a Pentagon anonymous survey shows that the number of students saying they experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact also declined. The newly released data caps a year that saw the military continue to struggle with high-profile sexual assault cases among leaders and in the schools. But the report suggests there has been some progress in the schools as the Pentagon continues its push to increase training, improve services for victims and encourage students to come forward and report or intervene when bad conduct happens.
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Francesco Schettino attends his trial early Wednesday.
spectacular engineering, “What’s important is not to forget this affair. Instead, if Schettino ends up in prison, after a while everyone will forget about him, just like they will forget about the victims,” Rebello said. Refusing to comment on the sentence, Rebello said: “What matters is that this tragedy serves to make the (cruise) companies and commanders do what’s needed so (the tragedy) doesn’t repeat itself.” Judge Giovanni Puliatti took more than a half-hour to read
out all the names, one by one, of the survivors and dead, upon whose behalf civil suits were filed for damages from Costa Crociere Spa. The total of all damages and court costs of the lawyers who brought the suits, was not immediately available. But most awards totaled tens of thousands of dollars, far more than the 11,000 euros Costa paid to survivors who declined to press civil suits. Schettino chose not to come to court for the verdict. Puliatti rejected the prosecutor’s request for the defendant’s immediate arrest. The judge noted that Schettino still had two appeals to exhaust under Italian law before he must begin serving his sentence. As they left the court, Schettino’s lawyers said they hadn’t yet spoken to him by phone. Just before deliberations began Wednesday, Schettino made a last-minute appeal to the court, claiming he was being “sacrificed” to safeguard the economic interests of his employer. He then broke down in sobs. The reef gashed the hull, seawater rushed in, and the Concordia listed badly, finally ending up on its side outside
Giglio’s port. Autopsies determined that victims drowned aboard ship or in the sea after either falling or jumping off the ship during a chaotic, delayed evacuation. “My head was sacrificed to serve economic interests,” the 54-year-old Neapolitan seaman told the court. Lawyers for many of the survivors and victims’ families have attached civil suits to the criminal trial to press the court to order Costa Crociere SpA, the Italian cruise company, to pay hefty damages. Their lawyers lamented to the court that no one from the cruise company’s upper echelons was put on trial. Four Concordia crew members and Costa’s land-based crisis coordinator were allowed to plea bargain. None is serving prison time. Costa Crociere’s lawyer at the trial, Marco De Luca, rejected the assertion that the company bore any blame in the shipwreck, and called the verdict “balanced.” Cruise travel has been a growing part of tourism, one of Italy’s main industries. Costa Crociere SpA has been a big customer of an Italian statecontrolled shipbuilder.
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wanting to develop alcoholism treatments that make clear that sobriety doesn’t have to be the main goal. “The abstinence-based endpoints have often been considered an unattainable threshold in the clinical trial setting, and may be considered a hindrance to clinical development for drugs to treat alcoholism,” FDA spokesman Eric Pahon said. Clinical trials of the three drugs that are FDA-approved and sold for alcoholism focused on sobriety, and most required patients to be abstinent to start the studies, Pahon
said. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has said current medications are effective for some but that more treatments are needed for the broader population. “While total abstinence from alcohol is desirable, reducing heavy drinking to within ‘lowrisk’ daily limits presents an alternative goal in drug development so more treatments may be developed,” Pahon said. Industry, researchers and addiction and recovery groups can comment on the proposal for 60 days. The drugs sold for alcoholism are: naltrexone, which
limits the release of pleasureinducing dopamine caused by alcohol; acamprosate, which can be used by those who have quit drinking to stay sober; and disulfiram, known as Antabuse, which creates unpleasant side effects in people who drink. The NIAAA defines heavy drinking as days when a man consumes more than four standard drinks or a woman consumes more than three. A standard drink in the United States contains 14 grams of alcohol, which could be in the form of a shot of hard liquor, a 12-ounce bottle of beer or a 5-ounce glass of wine.
SpaceX’s Dragon 9 rocket blasted off Wednesday into a clear sky backlit by a setting sun, sending a satellite to monitor solar storms that can wreak havoc on Earth’s power and communication systems. The 6:03 p.m. launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station came on SpaceX’s third try this week. However, out to sea, the weather was not cooperative. Because of heavy seas in the Atlantic Ocean, SpaceX canceled a plan to try to land the used first stage of the rocket on an unmanned barge.
New York: Bob Simon dies CBS said longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Bob Simon has been killed in New York City car crash. He was 73 years old. The crash happened Wednesday in Manhattan. Police said a town car in which he was a passenger hit another car. Simon and the town car’s driver were taken to a hospital, where Simon was pronounced dead. Simon covered stories including the Vietnam War and the Oscar-nominated movie “Selma” in a career spanning five decades.
Maine: ‘Fair pint’ proposal A lawmaker wants beer drinkers to get what they pay for. The state senator is pressing for a bill that would require each pint of beer sold in the state to be 16 ounces. He said some firms that advertise draft beers as pints are serving 14-ounce glasses, causing drinkers to lose out on those last tasty sips. “I’d like to have a full glass of beer if I’m going to get it,” the Democrat said. But not everyone is a fan. The executive director of the brewers guild said he’s never witnessed the abuse of a “short pour.”
AROUND THE WORLD China: Official corruption As China moves into the third year of its far-reaching anti-corruption campaign, some worry that without the grease of bribes, projects are stagnating and the economy is taking a hit. More than 100,000 officials have been disciplined since President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive began. As a result, many are sitting on their hands, delaying decisions and failing to grant approvals, either out of fear that they could be caught up in a future corruption probe, or because, without a bribe, they lack incentive to act.
France: ‘Fifty Shades’ ruling Children as young as 12 can see the erotic drama “Fifty Shades of Grey” on its release Wednesday, after the film board decided against giving it an adult rating. The classification president deemed that the movie “isn’t a film that ... can shock a lot of people.” He considers the film, that contains scenes of nudity and sadomasochism, “a romance, you could even say schmaltzy.” From Herald news services
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Aerospace forecast good Boeing, Airbus shouldn’t build too much capacity, industry analyst says By Jim Davis The Herald Business Journal
LYNNWOOD — Aircraft manufacturers face a rosy outlook over the next few years although there are issues on the horizon including the high costs for producing Boeing’s 787, an industry analyst said Wednesday at the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance’s annual conference. The industry can count on a healthy demand for passenger traffic, strong airlines needing more planes, high levels of defense procurement and access to cheap capital, said Richard Aboulafia, vice president of the Teal Group. “The last 10 years, the next 10 years, man we’re on a great
trajectory,” Aboulafia said. “Sunshine, happiness and light. If I have the great fortune to be back with you again next year, I have a feeling we’ll have another record year and we’ll still be on this trajectory.” Oil prices are fluctuating, but there are enough forces in place to continue the momentum for airlines to replace their fleets, Aboulafia told the more than 450 attendees at the second day of the conference. And the airline industry is stronger than it’s been in years. “This is an industry that in a lot of ways seems to have gotten its act together especially here in the U.S.,” Aboulafia said. “I never thought I’d see the day, but finally we’re not plagued by zombie
airlines walking around with zombie pricing teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.” Boeing and Airbus company executives need to be cautious about assuming that 10 percent a year growth will continue indefinitely. He said they shouldn’t build too much capacity despite a backlog of orders. “I’m really concerned about a self-inflicted bust,” Aboulafia said. Larger concerns are the future of Airbus’ A-380 program, which has seen slow sales, the future of Bombadier’s commercial air program and the cost for producing Boeing’s 787. Boeing is spending $30 million more to produce each 787 than it’s receiving for the planes,
Aboulafia estimates. The idea is that the company will become more efficient at producing the plane and those costs will decline over time. To do that, company management needs to work with its employees and suppliers. He said that if you look at the production costs that it’s really clear that they need to talk to workers, “you know the workers that have been systematically alienated by all of these renegotiations.” “You learn to control costs on the shop floor working as a team with labor,” Aboulafia said. “Or you can just go back to squeezing, squeezing, squeezing.” Boeing’s Kent Fisher, vice See FORECAST, Page A10
Carolina gets more Boeing work A plant there will design engine fan cowls for the new 737 MAX and air inlets for the 777X. Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Even as Boeing opened a large new propulsion plant in South Carolina on Wednesday, the aeronautics giant announced the facility has already been assigned additional work. When Boeing broke ground on the 225,000-square-foot plant 15 months ago, it said it would manufacture jet engine air inlets for the 737 MAX, a new generation of Boeing’s workhorse 737. But as Gov. Nikki Haley joined company and local elected officials to cut the ribbon for the plant Wednesday, additional projects were announced. Nicole Piasecki, vice president and general manager of the Propulsion Systems Division of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, told a crowd of several hundred gathered in the cavernous building that Propulsion South Carolina would also design engine fan cowls for the 737 MAX as well as design air inlets for its new 777X. “In this space in which we are in today we will house, in just the next several months, one of aerospace’s most advanced automated manufacturing systems,” she said. In one corner of the building was a prototype of a robot that will be used to make the
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Printed pastries with individually tailored nutrient levels. Ravioli that assemble themselves. Wedding cake toppers that are exact, tiny, renditions of the happy couple. It’s all possible thanks to a fresh meeting of taste and technology that has chefs exploring what 3-D printing might mean for the future of food. “The really exciting thing is the food we can’t even imagine today because we don’t have any way to make it,” says Hod Lipson, director of Cornell University’s Creative Machines Lab, which
Haggen begins taking over stores in area The Haggen grocery store chain took ownership of the Monroe Albertsons at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, the first of 146 stores across the West to be converted to the Bellinghambased company’s brand. In March, the company expects to also take over the Safeway on Evergreen Way in Everett and Albertsons on Highway 9 in Snohomish. Haggen has scheduled a public meeting for local farmers and producers to discuss selling their goods on the grocer’s shelves at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Monroe High School Performing Arts Center.
American Airlines sets Dreamliner plans American Airlines announced it will use its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its new Dallas/Fort WorthBeijing route this summer. But first, the Fort Worth-based carrier will fly the Dreamliner between DFW and Chicago O’Hare starting May 7 as crew members get used to flying the new aircraft. It will then be used on the DFW-Beijing route June 2 and will also operate on the DFW-Buenos Aires routes starting June 4. American revealed that the aircraft will have 226 seats with 28 lie-flat business class seats, 48 main cabin extra seats and 150 main cabin seats. The carrier has 42 Boeing 787s on order with the option to purchase an additional 58 aircraft. Customers can begin booking flights on the 787 starting Saturday.
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Nicole Piasecki, vice president and general manager of propulsion systems for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and Charlie Hix, director of Propulsion South Carolina, speak Wednesday in North Charleston.
inlets. Propulsion South Carolina deliver its first intake to the engine development program at engine manufacturer General Electric last summer. The Boeing propulsion plant will be fully operational by the end of the year. Boeing did not say how many additional jobs are being added. But it said 7,500 people now work at Boeing facilities in South Carolina, up from 6,700 a year ago. The new plant is just a few miles from the massive assembly plant where the company assembles its 787 Dreamliner.
The air inlets on the engine are important to both reducing drag on the airplane — thus saving fuel — and muffling the sound of the engine. “Knowing how to design and build the inlets is crucial,” said Charlie Hix, director of Propulsion South Carolina. “It saves fuel and makes the airplane quieter so it’s more environmentally friendly.” Haley, who opposes unions and has recorded radio ads opposing any attempt to unionize Boeing workers in the state, praised the company’s workforce.
“You did this and South Carolina is forever grateful,” she told the gathering, adding Boeing has shown it is grateful to the workers by bringing more work to South Carolina. “I think whenever we have seen a good successful plant whether it’s BMW or Michelin or any of the companies that come in the unions always want to take the opportunity they can to get in there,” she said later. “What we know is this workforce is loyal. This workforce is proud. This workforce has made us what we are today.”
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has been working on 3-D food printing for about a decade. Perhaps one day you’ll saunter into your kitchen, load ingredients in a combination printer/cooking machine and flip through scores of recipes before deciding what to print up for supper. You might find yourself eating foods you’d never currently consider, such as powdered crickets printed up as a palatable alternative meat. Like more traditional 3-D printers, food printers work by printing out successive layers of edible material, such as sugar. But the big challenge for companies
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exploring this is deciding on a viable business model. Should they be selling food cartridges? Recipes? Is this best for restaurants or home cooks? “That’s the part I don’t think anybody has really figured out,” says Lipson, though he expects the new tech will ultimately take off. One of the projects aimed at moving 3-D food printing from prototype to plate is a partnership between the Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York and 3D Systems, based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The collaboration is built around the ChefJet
tions, contact reservations at 866-716-7162. Snohomish County Executive John Lovick will offer an update on the county at an Economic Alliance Snohomish County event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 25. As this event has sold out quickly in the past, it will be held in Xfinity Arena,
2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett to accommodate more people. For details go to www.economic alliancesc.org. Service King Collision Repair Centers, a multi-state collision repair operator, has purchased a 25,000-square-foot facility located at 9015 State Ave. in Marysville. The business
Pro, a 3D Systems machine that can print in sugar and is expected to be released by year’s end. The company also has a chocolate printer, the CocoJet. In addition to teaching students how to use the printers, the partnership includes conferences, seminars and internships for CIA students at The Sugar Lab, a 3D Systems facility in Los Angeles that is expected to open in late spring, says Tim Ryan, president of the culinary institute. Projects done in the meantime include a collaboration with See FOOD, Page A10
was previously occupied by Charlie’s State Ave. Collision Repair. The facility will operate as Service King’s second location in Snohomish County adding to its store located in Mill Creek. Send your business news and high-resolution photos to businessnews@heraldnet.com.
A fabric manufacturing company faces more than $100,000 in federal fines for safety violations including the use of robots that could harm workers. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is citing Formed Fiber Technologies Inc. in part because of dangerous robots used to trim carpeting. An OSHA spokesman said the robots had arms that could extend “beyond a safe perimeter” and strike a worker. Another violation is that equipment used in the production process wasn’t properly shut down and locked to stop it from starting during cleaning. He said the agency doesn’t know of any injuries at the plant in Auburn, Maine.
Best Buy will offer a wedding registry Best Buy is leaping into the lucrative wedding industry by launching a gift registry service. Wedding registry kiosks, in the company’s signature blue color, will begin rolling out to stores next month. Best Buy’s mobile app will be updated next week for couples to manage their registries from there. It already quietly added a registry page to its website earlier this year. Because the store tends to sell bigger-ticket items than are typically given as wedding gifts, its registry carries an option for a group of people to contribute to pricey gifts. From Herald news services
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EVERETT — High-tech engineering company Novator has announced that it has signed a lease in Everett for a maintenance-and-repair facility. The Swedish company supplies the Boeing Co. with portable orbital drills used on the 787 line for drilling titanium into composites. The Everett facility will employ up to six workers for support, warranty and repair work as well as program design and customer relations. “We are encouraged with our new presence in Snohomish County,” said Hans-Petter Andersson, the company CEO. “For us, this is the first step in our long-term plan to grow into the North American aerospace market with local personnel to facilitate enhanced service
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A Foodini food printer works by printing out successive layers of edible material.
the tedium out of cooking without needlessly automating tasks. So, pizza dough and sauce is printed out, but toppings are sprinkled on by hand since that’s faster. “In our view, it’s not a novelty. Our proposition is not to say everything you eat should be 3-D printed,” Kucsma said. The culinary institute’s Ryan acknowledges hopes are high for 3-D food. “When we talk about 3-D printing people always want to get to what’s going to be in 50 years, or 60 years. Will it solve nutritional problems? Is this going to save the environment? The only reasonable answer to that is, ‘We don’t know,’ ” he said. “That said,” he adds, “the technology is really exciting.”
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Food celebrity baker Duff Goldman of Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes” that featured a cake sitting on a stand printed out of sugar. And sugar “really is a great match for what 3-D printing is great at,” says Liz von Hasseln, 3D Systems’ creative director of food products. “Everybody’s interested in experimenting with their dessert.” And though the technology is still emerging, she thinks it won’t be long before a bride can pick out a cake and order a printed topper which might be anything from a replica of the couple to a detail of the lace on her gown. On the savory side, Barilla is working on 3-D pasta printing with TNO, an applied scientific research organization. What might that look like? Barilla recently sponsored a contest for 3-D designs and one of the winners was a pasta printed in the shape of a rose that bloomed during the cooking process. Another printer expected to go on the market this year, Foodini, is aimed at home cooks and features an open capsule model in which the consumer places fresh ingredients. Barcelonabased Natural Machines plans beta production in the first half of the year, with a mass production run in the second half. The price is expected to be around $1,300. The point of Foodini, says company co-founder Lynette Kucsma, is to take
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and support of our customers.” The company plans to send workers from Sweden to Everett initially and then train local workers to do the repair work, said John Monroe, the chief operating officer of Economic Alliance Snohomish County. He said the equipment potentially could be used for the 777X line. He said the facility will repair drills used on the 787 in both in Everett and South Carolina. “It’s establishing a beachhead in the state and that’s what we’re excited about,” Monroe said. Economic Alliance Snohomish County met with Novator in early 2014 to show company executives the community and helped them find a location at the Paine Field Business Park at the corners of Airport and Casino roads. The group is continuing to help Novator.
Millennials love Las Vegas, but they’re far less enamored with the casino world’s hyper-profitable lifeblood, slot machines. So to hook young visitors back onto pulling the lever, the kings of the Strip are betting on a new strategy: making gambling look like a video game. A state Senate committee in Nevada is considering a bill that would allow casinos to add more skill-based gambling — like playing Angry Birds, but for cash — on top of the typical games of chance. And gambling’s gamemakers are modeling slots after modern-day pastimes like Facebook poker and free-to-play games, which have won huge audiences outside the casino floor. “You have as much chance getting a millennial into slot machines as you do getting your grandmother into playing ‘Halo,’ ” said David Chang, chief marketing officer for Gamblit Gaming, which is developing games in what it calls the “emerging interactive entertainment meets gambling space.” “Slots today are designed entertainment experiences, but for a completely different demographic, and that’s people who grew up with
slot machines.” Slots are one of the gambling world’s best moneymakers: Big, loud, bright and cheap to run, no dealer or croupier required. They’re also cash cows: Slots often offer a 60 percent profit margin, compared with the single-digit margins of traditional table games, a University of Nevada at Las Vegas paper said. Millennials still enjoy the skill and social play of games like poker and blackjack, casino analysts say. But today’s advanced, go-anywhere games on cellphones and social media have made pressing one button while seated at a bank of flashing slot machines seem primitive in comparison, and young gamblers haven’t looked back. Visitors to Vegas are trending younger, with the average age dropping from 50 to 45 since 2009, city data show. But travelers are flocking to Sin City more for the glitzy entertainment — nightclubs, lounges, trendy restaurants — than the big wager. The share of Vegas visitors who gambled during their stay fell to 71 percent in 2013, down from 83 percent four years back. The days of “grand casino openings with people rushing to play the slots” are gone, Nevada’s Gaming Control Board Chairman
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president and general manager of supplier management, spoke to the conference immediately after Aboulafia. “I do want to comment a
little bit on the word squeeze that I heard a few times,” Fisher said. “The reality is — and Richard touched upon this — we’re in a more-forless world now.” The only way for Boeing to remain competitive is to
A.G. Burnett said, according to the Las Vegas Sun. “The old style of slots simply needs to change. ... This means adding skill and social elements to the slot mix.” Gamblit is working with casinos and regulators on concepts that would mash together the vivid play of mobile games with the random chance of slots. Someone could download and play one of their games, like “Police Pooches vs. Zombie Cats: In Time,” on their phones back home, wagering and playing with virtual credits, then switch to playing with real money when they’ve connected to the Wi-Fi in an area where gambling is legal, like a Vegas casino. The “real-money gambling platform” could also extend to large touchscreen tabletops, added in casino hot spots like lounges, bars and VIP suites — wherever a young gambler could walk by and be persuaded to try their luck. The typical casino “wants somebody to sit down in front of a slot machine and be at that slot machine for hours, interacting with that piece of entertainment for as long as possible. ... Millennials don’t do that. They consume multiple streams of entertainment simultaneously,” Chang said.
keep costs low. “What I’m trying to describe is a new reality,” Fisher said. “If you’re in our supply base, if you worked in Boeing supplier management, if you work at Boeing, cost reduction is here to stay. There is no finish line. There is no goal. There is no endpoint.”
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IN OUR VIEW | Boeing, aerospace tax breaks
Getting the jobs we paid for Quid pro quo. The Latin term generally means “something for something.” In Washington state it often means “tax breaks for jobs.” At least that was what many thought it meant in late 2013 when the Legislature and the governor passed tax incentives worth about $8.7 billion over 16 years in exchange for Boeing’s promise to build the 777X and its wings in Everett and keep its jobs in the state. Boeing, indeed, is building the 777X here, but the disappointment was sharply felt when only months later it announced it would move about 1,000 engineering jobs for other aircraft lines in Western Washington to California. In moving the jobs to California, Boeing said employees could apply for the work in that state or it would look to employ displaced workers elsewhere in the area
but with no guarantees of employment. The state, in offering the tax package, left a loophole that allowed Boeing to bring new jobs here with one hand while moving out existing jobs with the other. Which brings us to the term “clawback,” which must be Latin for “payback.” Legislators now are seeking to claw back some of the incentives to ensure the state sees a net gain in jobs from Boeing and other aerospace companies taking advantage of the tax incentives. State Rep. June Robinson, D-Everett, is expected to propose legislation this week that would scale back Boeing’s tax breaks if it trims employees here to move jobs elsewhere. A second bill, House Bill 1786, would require aerospace companies, many of them Boeing suppliers, to
pay veteran employees a minimum of $53,000 a year — about $25 an hour — or lose their tax breaks. Robinson’s bill, depending on the details, could be worth consideration, but the other bill may be sinking its claws in the wrong back. The intent of the tax incentives was to keep jobs in the state, not to set payroll policy for smaller aerospace companies. In trading tax breaks for jobs, state officials should be able to identify the benefits the state is getting in return for incentives that, in the end, are subsidized by taxpayers. Fortunately, there’s a method for doing just that. In October, the Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences, a five-member committee established by the Legislature in 2006 that reviews tax preferences,
said the state needed a clear means of assessing what it was getting for its $8.7 billion. But in order to complete that work, the commission advised, the state needs to develop ways of measuring and tracking the jobs that the incentives are supposed to foster. As yet, that hasn’t been done. No doubt, such a study would require that some state agency, and perhaps the commission itself, be provided the resources to do that work. Legislators can look at ways to make sure the state gets enough quid for its quo. And those negotiating for the state need to be specific about what they expect out of such deals before they have to claw back any tax breaks. But the state also has work ahead of it to establish methods to measure the costs and benefits of trading billions in taxpayer subsidies for jobs.
conditions warrant it (i.e. lane splitting at 60 mph, with traffic flow of 40 mph). Being a good motorcyclist makes me a better driver, maybe the writer should try that and think about the personal responsibility of climbing into a 3,000-pound automobile and go 60 mph before taking aim at something she knows nothing about.
the Press. We The People must compel any organization granted a license to operate as a forum of mass communications for the people do so under the U.S. Constitution. Should it violate the intent of its constitutional responsibility, its license should be revoked as it would be for any enterprise that perpetrates a fraud.
Mike Meisner Everett
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ■■FIRE TAXES
Change to levies would hike taxes Beware of the fire benefit charge. While it may require a 60 percent vote for approval, the renewal rate is 50 percent. Past analysis indicated that a residential property might pay a net increase of about 36 cents per $1,000 of valuation for a fire benefit charge. Therefore, taxes on a $400,000 house would go up about $144 per year (36 cents X 400) for no additional service. House Bill 1368 currently under consideration, if approved, would also allow another 25 cents per $1,000 of valuation over the current levy maximum should it ever be implemented as allow by law for another $100 tax increase if analyzed as above. A fire benefit charge is solely for the benefit of the fire service. As one Fire District 1 Commissioner stated some time back during the Regional Fire Service Authority planning meetings “We run this fire district for the benefit of the fire fighters.” Public officials in attendance berated him for making such a statement after all the public must not know the truth. Fire districts have recovered significantly since the recession due to increased property values, and the bottom line is that a fire benefit charge is a money grab. Wil Nelson Mill Creek
■■MOTORCYCLES
Lane-splitting not the problem The letter writer’s contention in Saturday’s Herald that somehow allowing motorcycles to split lanes is dangerous because of the action of automobile drivers is laughable. The fact that she stipulates the main danger to motorcycles is that other automobile drivers somehow are not obligated to “see them or look out for them” sounds like a personnel vendetta. Motorcycles and automobiles are not dangerous, people are dangerous. Automobiles are dangerous to motorcycles because of inattentive driving caused by talking on phones, texting, putting on makeup or just being out of touch with conditions around them. Dangers like obstacles in the roadway like retread tires and aggressive drivers who race up behind motorcycles in the HOV flashing their headlights like somehow the motorcycle is obligated to move out of the fast lane. Cars with tinted windows are a hazard because you cannot see what the driver is
Have your say Feel strongly about something? Share it with the community by writing a letter to the editor. You’ll need to include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) We reserve the right to edit letters, but if you keep yours to 250 words or less, we won’t ask you to shorten it. If your letter is published, please wait 30 days before submitting another. Send it to: E-mail: letters@heraldnet.com Mail: Letters section The Daily Herald P.O. Box 930 Everett, WA 98206 Fax: 425-339-3458 Have a question about letters? Call Carol MacPherson at 425-339-3472 or send an e-mail to letters@heraldnet. com. dong, are they checking their blind spot to move over a lane or are they just drifting in my lane in rhythm to their stereo. In California lane-splitting is not illegal. Personally, when I lived in California decades ago, I did not split lanes because the full fairing and saddle bag bikes I ride do not lend themselves to this. Lane-splitting is typically done in stopped or stop-and-go interstate traffic jams, where a person can typically walk faster than the traffic is moving. But the main difference between California and Washington, as the writer pointed out is that Washington drivers are not as aware of motorcycles. It is the same lack of awareness to altered driving conditions that drivers have during the first seasonal rain/ice/snow storms. Frankly you don’t have to make lane-splitting legal, just don’t make it illegal. Put in the same category as any other negligent driving act under RCW 46.61 when the
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■■BRIAN WILLIAMS
The Freedom of the Press is an interesting anomaly of the First Amendment because it doesn’t grant a specific freedom to the individual such as the freedoms of speech and religion do. Following the American Revolution the “press” was generally a small operation and the only form of mass communication. The amendment to the Constitution was included only to preserve it as a news media for the people — free from the influence and control of government. Over time, however, the industry gradually came under the influence and control of special interests that turned the media into apologists and propaganda machines for organizations and individuals they support and which or who support them. In retrospect, the Constitution did not empower those who make management decisions for the business with an additional freedom. Those associated with the business are still ethically compelled to be accountable for the integrity, credibility and objectivity of their product. It is a travesty when stories are doctored or ignored by deliberate omission of facts for political reasons; by gratuitous and irrelevant information; or by accounts that are fabricated. Such abuses violate the constitutional right given the media under the Freedom of
To those folks believing Mr. Williams lied about his experience in Afghanistan, or any other news stories he’s covered: I do not believe he intentionally lied. I believe he embellished his stories with his version of the situation to impress upon us the danger involved. Having said this, let it not be forgotten how dangerous these missions are for the military and their safety is paramount. So another human being wanted to tell his story with a few added ingredients. Who amongst us has not ‘added details’ to a story? Ask a fisherman. Kathie Suhina Everett
Consequence for Everyone ‘adds’ fabricated stories to their stories
■■DAYLIGHT SAVING
Agreed: Stick with regular time I would just like to add my opinion to the others such as Susan Martin about daylight saving time. (Sunday letter, “Time to get rid of daylight saving.”) All it does is cause confusion and disrupts our normal sleep time twice a year. I also say just leave it regular time all year long as we did before those “geniuses” figured out how to screw it all up! Carl Brown Snohomish
McCain filling role of ‘Scoop’ in Congress
J
ohn McCain toiled for 28 years in the Senate before he finally won the chairman’s gavel of the Armed Services Committee last month. Now he’s making up for lost time. The 78-year-old Arizona Republican strode quickly into Tuesday’s hearing of the committee — the ninth he has had in three weeks, with four more DANA MILBANK scheduled this week alone — and attempted to rush through approval of Ashton Carter’s confirmation as defense secretary without so much as a formal vote. “Is there anyone who would like a rollcall vote?” asked McCain. “I don’t know if we need it.” Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., piped up: “I’d like to be recorded as voting aye.” McCain sighed. “The clerk will call the roll,” he ordered. Carter’s confirmation hadn’t been in doubt — McCain signaled weeks ago that he expected easy confirmation — and even the irascible Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined the 25-0 tally. Without a pause, McCain moved on to the next order of business, hearing testimony from a bipartisan panel of experts discussing why, under President Obama’s Pentagon budget request, “the nation’s security is at risk.” The crowd thinned and senators gradually departed, but McCain was still at his post when the hearing ended two hours later. McCain agrees he is a man in a hurry. “Big hurry, a big hurry — really big,” he told me in his office Tuesday afternoon. “I’m not only making up for lost time,” he said, but “I feel in a way this could be a two-year sprint because we know what the numbers are the next time around in the Senate and I also am up for re-election, and don’t think the tea party doesn’t view me as their No. 1 target.” McCain is also in a hurry because he sees much of the world on fire — “I’ve never seen more turmoil” — and he’s using his new perch as a way to drag the Obama administration, kicking and screaming, into more international leadership. “We’ve got to get out in front,” he said. His breakneck pace of hearings, bringing in top national-security experts several times a week, are serving as seminars to educate the Senate, the public and the Obama administration. He has taken three international trips in the last month, to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Israel, to Munich, and again to Saudi Arabia for the memorial for King Abdullah. At the end of the second Saudi trip, he landed at Joint Base Andrews at 6 a.m. and was in his seat at 9:30 to chair a hearing with the military chiefs of staff on budget cuts. McCain, after eight years in the Senate minority, told me that he’s having the most fun he’s had since his 2000 presidential run. But, more important, he’s using his prominent perch to push a more hawkish foreign policy — with considerable success. He has been clamoring for Obama to request congressional authorization for the use of force in Syria and Iraq — and now that Obama is moving ahead with such a request, McCain is likely to lead the charge for an expansive authorization of military power. He has put together a bipartisan coalition of senators favoring military aid to Ukraine to help fight Russian separatists — and the Obama administration, which resisted such an approach, appears poised to relent. He has been advocating for much higher Pentagon spending levels — and Obama, in his 2016 budget request, has begun to move in McCain’s direction. McCain has also used his stature to push for a slower retreat from Afghanistan and a harder line in nuclear negotiations with Iran. In a sense, McCain has assumed a role once held by Sen. Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson of Washington state, a hawkish Democrat who inspired a generation of neoconservatives. “I would love to play [that] role in the Republican Party,” McCain said, adding that he hopes he can turn the committee into “a movement” for his ideas. And McCain is using the Armed Services Committee as a virtual think tank to promote those policies. He has brought in Brent Scowcroft, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Henry Kissinger, George Shultz, Madeleine Albright and a gaggle of retired and current generals and admirals to testify on matters ranging from Afghanistan to Guantanamo Bay. “Every day that goes by,” McCain said, “you’re never going to be able to do over again.” Dana Milbank is a Washington Post columnist.
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Oregon’s governor insists he won’t resign Ethics questions have John Kitzhaber on the defensive; Secretary of State Kate Brown abruptly leaves a Washington, D.C., conference to fly home. By Jonathan Cooper Associated Press
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s governor said Wednesday that he won’t resign over ethics allegations against his fiancee, a statement aimed at quashing rampant speculation he was on his way out. Gov. John Kitzhaber’s future again came into question after the state’s second-in- command, Secretary of State Kate Brown, made an abrupt return from a conference in Washington, D.C. Newspaper editorial boards
and Republican political operatives have been calling for the Democratic governor to leave office over allegations that Cylvia Hayes used his office to land contracts for her consulting business. She’s accused of advocating policies that she was paid to promote. “Let me be as clear as I was last week, that I have no intention of resigning as Governor of the state of Oregon,” Kitzaber said in a statement. “I was elected to do a job for the people of this great state and I intend to continue to do so.” It remains unclear why Brown
made an early exit from the National Association of Secretaries of State conference. Brown is the organization’s president. Hayes has been under increasing scrutiny since October, when a series of reports chronicled her work for organizations with an interest in Oregon public policy, which came as she served as an unpaid adviser in the governor’s office. The focus led Hayes to reveal that she accepted about $5,000 to illegally marry an immigrant seeking immigration benefits in the 1990s. Later, she acknowledged purchasing a remote property with the intent to illegally grow marijuana. Kitzhaber, meanwhile, has denied wrongdoing, saying he
and Hayes took measures to avoid conflicts of interest. He has said a state ethics panel will decide whether they had succeeded. He also has said he wouldn’t step down. Hayes has not publicly addressed the allegations of ethics violations. Kitzhaber was re-elected by a wide margin in November, easily defeating Republican state Rep. Dennis Richardson. Richardson pounded Kitzhaber over the Hayes scandal during the campaign, and two of his advisers recently took steps to recall the governor. “I hope this recall effort isn’t necessary and Gov. Kitzhaber steps down and saves the people of Oregon any more trouble,”
former Richardson campaign manager Charlie Pearce said last week. Also, the state’s attorney general has opened a criminal investigation. “Recent allegations relating to Gov. Kitzhaber and Ms. Hayes are very serious — and troubling,” Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said in a recent statement. “My office is considering all of our legal options to ensure that we are best serving the state.” A fiercely private person, Kitzhaber has been forced to answer embarrassing and personal questions about his relationship. At the news conference last week, Kitzhaber told reporters that he’s in love with Hayes, but he’s not blinded by it.
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WINTHROP — Warm temperatures and drought conditions in the West have changed the migratory patterns of birds and wildlife, but are also impacting another group: skiers, especially cross country skiers. Some Alpine resorts — which offer downhill skiing — are responding to tough conditions by making snow. But for Nordic centers — known for miles of trails groomed with special tracks for diagonal striding or perfectly flat tracks for skate skiing -snow-making isn’t an option. Faced with a lack of snow, some cross country centers have closed until more snow arrives, prompting skiers to hit the road. The Nordic skier migration has proved beneficial to Sun Valley, Idaho, and Washington’s Methow Valley, just east of the Cascade Mountains. “We are very disappointed to not have skiing at home yet again,” said June Lane, a MARTHA BELLISLE / ASSOCIATED PRESS Truckee, California, resident Diane Childs, co-owner of Winthrop Mountain Sports, poses in her shop in Winthrop on Jan 23. “... We’re one who lives across the street from of the only places in the state with snow,” Childs says. “People are coming in from all over.” Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center but recently bought now we’re one of the only places a town house near Sun Valley. the drought. the Galena/Wood River Valley “We bought passes at TD and I Randall Osterhuber, a snow always seems to have snow, even in the state with snow,” Childs said. “People are coming in from have not skied there once. We scientist at the lab in Soda in drier years,” she said. “Skiing all over.” have been here since the day Springs, California, said Decem- here is a dream come true. It is The cross country skiing in before Thanksgiving and the ski- ber was a wet month for the rather ironic that we now have to Methow Valley covers 120 miles. ing has been fantastic.” northern Sierra near Lake Tahoe drive to (go) skiing.” Methow Trails, a nonprofit The Tahoe Donner center — home to about a dozen Alpine The skiers are heading to organization, has partnered with opened Dec. 20 but closed Jan. and cross country ski resorts. Washington, too. 19 until more snow arrives. But the snow levels were high, Skiers from Oregon, Montana, landowners to create a web of ski trails that snake along the Tahoe Cross Country Center in leaving terrain below 7,000 feet Alaska, California, and British valley floor, sneak up into the Tahoe City, California, posted on without snow, only rain. Columbia flocked to Methow hills and climb up to high points. its website: “Trails are currently According to the U.S. Drought Valley last weekend for a series The area has produced a long closed due to insufficient snow Monitor website, “short-term of 30-kilometer races. Out-oflist of Olympic cross country coverage.” deficits continued growing in town skiers are driving in for skiers. Ski centers in Alaska and other the Sierra Nevada and adjacent weekday skiing as well, said The sibling team of Erik and parts of the West also are strugNevada, and intensely dry conDanica Ready, a program manSadie Bjornsen and Brian Gregg, gling. Eaglecrest Ski Resort in ditions persisted.” ager at Methow Trails. competed at the 2014 Sochi Juneau, Alaska, closed Jan. 19. For avid cross country skiers, “We’ve been very lucky here, Winter Olympics. But the cross country trail the only choice has been to go as the conditions are great,” she “The skier numbers are system in the Methow Valley elsewhere. said. “It is helping after a brutal increasing here this year, even is on track to have a record in Yolanda Labia, a Truckee resi- summer of dealing with the largest fire in Washington state though the industry numbers terms of ski season length. James dent who also bought property history in our valley.” are dropping,” DeSalvo said. DeSalvo, executive director of near Sun Valley, said they’re Two fires in July and August When the snow failed to fall Methow Trails, said they started staying for now. not only destroyed homes, but during the Christmas holiday on grooming — setting ski tracks — “We visit regardless of condialso damaged or killed some many of the downhill ski resorts, the week before Thanksgiving, tions in Tahoe, but this year is a businesses, said Diane Childs, a slew of Alpine skiers traveled and he expects skiing to conspecial treat,” she said. co-owner of Winthrop Mountain to Methow, he said. tinue in April. Lane said she knows othSports, an outdoors clothing, “There was no snow anyMeanwhile, at the Central ers from Truckee who bought equipment and ski shop. where, but they still wanted Sierra Snow Laboratory, a places in Sun Valley, and many The fires knocked out power, a winter experience,” he said. research station run by the Unifriends are driving up to ski. closed the main highway and “Every year we see the migration versity of California, Berkeley, “There is a new term for here kept visitors away, she said. “But of people who find us.” technicians are tracking now, ‘The Galena Triangle,’ as
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SPOKANE — A plan to reduce the exposure of Hanford Nuclear Reservation employees to hazardous chemical vapors while working on radioactive waste storage tanks will be adopted immediately, Hanford contractor Washington River Protection Solutions said Tuesday. Hanford contains the nation’s largest amount of radioactive waste, left over from the Cold War production of plutonium for nuclear weapons. The most dangerous wastes are stored in underground tanks on the sprawling site near Richland. More than 40 workers in the past two years have reported being sickened by chemical vapors while working near the tanks. The new plan, based on recommendations last year from a panel of experts, will be adopted immediately. It called for improving sampling and vapor detection technology; expanding sampling and identification gases in the tanks; increasing real-time monitoring of the tanks; and evaluation and deployment of new vapor abatement technologies. “Using the recommendations from the report, we developed specific actions we plan to implement in a sustained, multi-year, two-phased effort to further protect workers from potential exposure to chemical vapors,” WRPS President Dave Olson said. The U.S. Department of Energy, which manages Hanford, said the goal is to reduce risks to workers around the deadly wastes. The Hanford Tank Vapor Assessment Report, released in October, contained 47 specific recommendations to reduce chemical vapor exposure to workers. A number of actions have already been implemented, including the use of personal respiratory protective gear around the tanks, WRPS said.
Commission starts second probe of first charter school Associated Press SEATTLE — The state Charter School Commission has launched a second investigation into Washington’s first charter school. The new probe focuses on possible financial misconduct at the school, The Seattle Times reported Wednesday. The previous investigation focused on academic and organizational shortcomings. The Charter School Commission has asked the state auditor’s office to look into the Seattle
school’s finances. The commission is concerned about how the school spent its startup funds. One consultant has questioned whether the school has spent those state dollars to pay off debts from when First Place Scholars was a private school. By law, public money can be used only for the newly opened charter school. The school’s board has until Feb. 17 to turn over documents proving it is financially and academically capable of running the school. First Place opened this past fall
as a public charter school after 25 years as a private school. The Charter School Commission is in charge of approving and overseeing most of the state’s charter schools. It has approved seven other charter schools, with six scheduled to open this fall. In its latest inquiry, the commission also is checking up on the school’s academic program and whether teachers are adequately tracking student progress and why enrollment has dropped from nearly 100 students in November to about 80. The school already was on
probation for other issues, including inadequate specialeducation services, incomplete staff background checks and outof-date emergency plans. Some have questioned whether the school’s problems should have been noticed during the charter approval process. Audits from the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years show expenses outpacing revenue at the nonprofit that runs the school and a lowincome-housing facility. John Kerr, one of First Place’s new board members and chairman of its finance and audit
committee, said he was surprised the commission didn’t ask for any of the group’s past audits. The commission now says it will ask for three years of financial audits, when available, from any group wanting to open a charter. In a letter, dated Feb. 2, Joshua Halsey, the commission’s executive director, told First Place’s board of directors that the commission is concerned whether the school has enough money to keep its doors open. He said board President Dawn Mason has alleged financial malfeasance, although Mason now denies that.
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ABANDONED VEHICLE Notice of Public Auction AUCTION Friday, February 13, 2015 Angel Transport and Towing 10:00 a.m. at: #5024 Mill Creek Clock Tower February 18, 2015 Self Storage Preview 8:00 a.m. 16618 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Auction 11:00 a.m. Mill Creek, WA 98012 8023 79th Ave. SE 425-482-1600 Snohomish, WA 98290 Tillmon Auction Service 360-568-0918 Published: February 11, 12, ‘98 Plymouth Neon ALM1881 13, 2015. EDH614929 ‘98 Mazda Protege ASB4784 ‘97 Honda Civic ARU9093 EDH615289 Published: February 12, 2015 Notice of Public Auction Friday, February 13, 2015 11:00 a.m. at Auction by Everett Secure Storage Tillmon & Daughter at 11330 4th Ave. W ABC Self Storage Everett, WA 98204 511 Pine Ave., Snohomish 425-353-8500 Friday, February 13, 2015 Tillmon & Daughter Auctions 12:30 pm 360-568-4300 Published: February 12, 13, Published: February 11, 12, 13, 2015. EDH611891 2015. EDH614997
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2003 Lexus GX470 4x4, new tires, leather, roof. Stk 28140TD $12,988
1996 Toyota T-100 4x4, canopy, recent timing belt and water pump. Stk 28053TD $7,988
2007 Chevy Silverado Great Value Nice Truck Ask for Tim Meek! Stk# 13551BL $12,491
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado Stk 20756A $14,500
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Tips collapse late, lose to Tri-City in SO Everett blows two-goal, third-period lead in 4-3 shootout loss to Americans. By Nick Patterson Herald Writer
EVERETT — An old demon reared its ugly head again for the Everett Silvertips on Wednesday night. Everett suffered another third-period collapse at home, eventually falling to the Tri-City Americans 4-3 in a shootout at
Xfinity Arena. The Tips were cruising, leading 2-0 through two periods with the Americans providing little if any threat toward Everett’s goal. But Tri-City scored twice in the third to tie it, tied it again after the Tips regained the lead, then took the two points by winning the shootout 1-0. It was eerily reminiscent of several Everett performances at home during the first half of the season, when the Tips developed an unhealthy habit of coughing up third-period leads. Everett seemed to have solved
that problem, winning eight straight at home dating back to Dec. 13. But Wednesday’s performance showed the Tips haven’t banished that specter just yet. “Tonight we had a first period where we really played well, then a third period where we played Nikita really awful,” EverScherbak: ett coach Kevin Gave Everett a 3-2 lead Constantine said. with 7:55 “That’s been a remaining. major storyline of
our season, we’re a terribly inconsistent team. It happens from one game to the next, and it definitely happens from one period to the next. It speaks to the personality of the team, it’s a team of guys who are terribly inconsistent. It keeps surfacing over and over again, it’s pretty frustrating.” Brendan O’Reilly, Lucas Nickles and Beau McCue scored the goals for a banged-up Tri-City team that was playing without leading scorer Parker Bowles because of an arm injury, and also had four defensemen unavailable because of injury and
suspension. Vladslav Lukin was the only player who converted in the shootout, and Eric Comrie earned the win in goal with 23 saves. Patrick Bajkov, Remi Laurencelle and Nikita Scherbak scored for Everett (34-16-3-2). Austin Lotz finished with 26 saves in net for the Tips. Everett controlled the first period, taking a 2-0 lead, then held the lead through a sterile second period. The Americans didn’t threaten much early in the See TIPS, Page C4
Mount Vernon girls edge Mariner The Bulldogs clinch the No. 6 seed in districts, end the Marauders’ season. By Aaron Lommers Herald Writer
MOUNT VERNON — For two girls basketball programs that have had more than their share of struggles in recent years, Wednesday’s Wesco 4A play-in game to the district tournament between Mariner and Mount Vernon was an opportunity to show they were both on the path to turning that around. The Bulldogs were the winners, hanging on for a thrilling 39-37 victory, but both teams made it clear that brighter days are ahead. “I think it’s a good stepping stone for our program,” Mount Vernon head coach Marielle Hinderman said. “There are some of the younger girls, sixth, seventh and eighth graders that were here watching. For them to see us rise up in a tough situation I think was a good lesson for them. An exciting atmosphere like this will hopefully get more girls to come and try out and stick with basketball and hopefully build our program for the future.” Mount Vernon takes the sixth seed into the district tournament and will travel to Monroe for a 7:45 game on Thursday night. Mariner misses out on an opportunity to play in the postseason, but after winning just one game in the previous two seasons combined, head coach Corey Gibb is looking forward to the future. “We’re headed in the right direction,” Gibb said. “We added some young talent and I’m hoping that other players see that and they set their game up to match what those girls did and then it will keep some of the kids that are supposed to be at Mariner at Mariner.” The young talent Gibb was referring to is led by freshmen Denisa Grebovic and Hannah Hezekiah. Grebovic struggled offensively on Wednesday, but Hezekiah picked up the slack scoring 31 of her team’s 37 points. Her performance was all the more
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Marysville Pilchuck’s Michael Painter (23) is introduced before the start of a game against Stanwood at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Tuesday.
Painting a new picture Led by senior guard Michael Painter, the last holdover from a team that went 1-19 two years ago, the Marysville Pilchuck boys basketball team is in the midst of a dramatic turnaround Story by David Krueger
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very victory this season has been particularly sweet for Marysville Pilchuck senior Michael Painter. Because it wasn’t that long ago that wins were pretty hard to come by for Painter and the Tomahawks. Painter is the only remaining player who was on the Marysville Pilchuck varsity team that went 1-19 in the 2012-13 season — his sophomore year. The Tomahawks improved last season and have found their stride this year, finishing the regular season 15-5 and battling with Stanwood down to the wire for a league title. “It’s crazy, that transition that we made,” Painter said. “Coming from 1-19, what an experience to be able to play out here with my team — my family — and be going for that league championship.” Painter remembers the struggles from his sophomore season, and how it was occasionally difficult to stay positive. “Sometimes it was tough,” Painter said. “You always came in saying, ‘OK, we’ll win the next game.’ But being realists, it was kind of difficult to think that way at times. It was all about repetition. Do that ritual.
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Coming from 1-19, what an experience to be able to play out here with my team — my family ... — Michael Painter Marysville Pilchuck senior guard
Treat every game the same. I enjoyed that season a lot, even though we didn’t play very well. “It was a lot of life lessons,” Painter continued. “You came out there everyday and prepared as hard as we do now. We had a lot of inexperience. You have to get down and lose a couple of games before you can learn from it. That’s what we did.” Marysville Pilchuck head coach Bary Gould said Painter was a definite bright spot in the tough 2012-13 season. See PAINTER, Page C5
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Wednesday’s result Mount Vernon 39, Mariner 37
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Marysville Pilchuck guard Michael Painter goes up for a shot against Stanwood during a game at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Tuesday.
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Chicago Little League team stripped of championship title Associated Press CHICAGO — A Little League team that captured the attention of the nation and the hearts of its hometown was stripped of its national title Wednesday after an investigation revealed that team officials had falsified boundaries so they could add ineligible players to the roster. Only last summer, the all-black Jackie Robinson West team was the toast of Chicago and was honored with trips to San Francisco and to the White House. But the sport’s governing body, Little League International, announced that team officials had changed the boundaries that determine where players must live. And after learning that their scheme had been exposed, they scrambled to convince surrounding leagues to go along with what they had done. “This is so heartbreaking,” said Stephen D. Keener, the Little League International president and CEO. “It is a sad day for a bunch of kids who we have come to really like ... who did nothing wrong.” But “we cannot tolerate the actions of some of the adults involved here.” The organization suspended the manager, Darold Butler, and suspended the team from Little League tournament play until the local league’s president and treasurer have been replaced. All of the team’s victories were thrown out, meaning that the wins will be awarded to other teams. Mountain Ridge Little League will be awarded the title.
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t’s nice now and then to see expertise rewarded. To see that Uncle Ferd, visiting from Iowa and on his first salmon fishing trip ever, does not necessarily always catch the largest chinook, win the cash and the new boat, and hop the next flight east, thinking “I don’t see what’s so difficult about this salmon fishing game.” Sometimes experience pays off, as it did over the weekend for four longtime friends from Mount Vernon, participating in their 12th Roche Harbor Salmon Classic. David Reep, fishing with Bob Jungquist, Shannon Ford and Brian Dennis, nailed the first-place chinook and $10,000 aboard Jungquist’s boat, a 26-foot Osprey named — catch this — Tater Yott. Jungquist is, of course, a potato farmer. Reep, who works in Anacortes for R.W. Baird, a stock and bond brokerage, said the four friends came up together through grade school, junior high and high school, and that this was their third time in the prestigious derby’s top three places. Reep’s fish weighed 22.03 pounds, compared to last year’s top chinook of 20.02 pounds, caught by Andy Holman of Friday Harbor. In second place this year was Eric Reynolds of Snohomish, at 21.13 pounds; third, Michael Surdyk of Bellingham, at 19.6 pounds; and fourth, Craig Hougen, also of Bellingham, at 18.4 pounds. The derby weighed 147 fish in two days for 338 anglers in 99 boats, compared to 172 fish last year and 196 for 339 fishermen in 2013. Best boat total weight and $2,000 went to Larry and Michael Surdyk, and Jason Henning, with five fish at 64.3 pounds. Weather on Friday was wet and windy, according to derby coordinator Debbie Sandwith. Sunday was less lumpy, but still wet.
PICK OF THE WEEK | Cowlitz Smelt
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The two-day smelt dipping season on the Cowlitz River — Saturday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6 a.m. to noon both days — is half over, and the opening Saturday was excellent. State Fish and Wildlife Department biologist Joe Hymer in Vancouver said a good crowd turned out and most folks went home with their 10-pound limit. Smelt (actually eulachon) were found throughout the lower river, Hymer said, from Castle Rock down. Dipping was probably a little slower than on the opening day
■ The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a 12-week Boating Skills and Seamanship Course. Sessions are from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning Feb. 26, at the auxiliary classroom at Chuck Olson Chevrolet in Shoreline (17037 Aurora Ave. N.). The class is for both novice and experienced boaters. The cost is $55 or $75 for two people sharing a book. For more information, call Mike Lowe at 425-743-9295 or send an e-mail to boatclasses@hotmail.com. Items for the Outdoor calendar can be submitted by e-mail (sports@heraldnet. com), by fax (425-3393435) or by mail (P.O. Box 930, Everett, Wash.). The deadline is noon Monday.
Reep caught his money fish on Friday, about 2:30 p.m., on whole herring, at Thatcher Pass. “We had already heard of a big fish on the board,” Reep said, “and we were a little deflated, figuring we were probably in second.”
Olympic Peninsula derby Dan Tatum, chairman of the Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby, said the partial reduction of the winter season in Marine Area 7 would have almost no effect on his event. “Area 7 comes down and touches Area 6, which will put the north portion of Hein Bank off-limits,” Tatum said, “but that’s about it.” Tatum said Area 6, the area off derby headquarters at Gardiner, started slow this winter, but has been improving steadily since the holidays. “We’re getting close to prime time off Port Angeles, Protection Island, Discovery Bay and others,” he said. “Area 9 has also been good, but the fish seem a little smaller there.” The derby runs Feb. 20, 21 and 22, instead of the usual President’s Day weekend, because “we wanted to stay clear of Valentine’s Day,” Tatum said. “We didn’t want to disrupt family time.” This event is the largest (in terms of fishing area) in the state and, at 34 years, one of the oldest. It encompasses over 500 square miles of water and comes equipped with five different launch ramps. Tickets are $40 and available on this side of the Sound at Ted’s Sport Center in Lynnwood, Sportco, and Outdoor Emporium. Tickets can also be purchased online at $42.50 until the Wednesday before the derby. Go to gaardinersalmonderby.org for more information. Prizes depend to a degree on donations, but last year’s first-place fish, 15.4 pounds, caught by Larry Quesnell of Mount Vernon, was worth $10,000.
Halibut seasons The setting of fishing seasons sometimes grinds slowly, and halibut seasons, which involve the feds, grind more slowly than most. This year’s halibut seasons are avail-
last year, Hymer said, but still very good. Most fish were males, bright and in good shape, with very few spawn-outs noted. Saturday should also offer good dipping, assuming the rain holds off and the Cowlitz stays in shape. High, dirty water tends to keep smelt from entering the tributary river. The daily limit, 10 pounds, is about a quarter of a five-gallon bucket. No license is needed to dip smelt. — Wayne Kruse
able, but since they haven’t been formally adopted, are still “proposals.” State Fish and Wildlife Department coastal marine fish policy coordinator Heather Reed said she has never seen changes, however, once the numbers start through the system. So here are some selected halibut proposals which will almost certainly become formal seasons: Marine Area 5, Sekiu, opens May 15-16, 21-24, and 29-30. Areas 6-10, all the rest of the Strait and inner Sound, open May 8-9, 15-16, 23-24, and 28-30. Areas 10-13 will remain closed to halibut fishing. The number of fishing days and the quotas in these areas, Reed said, are the same as last year. In fact, all Western Washington 2015 halibut seasons and quotas are either almost the same or exactly the same, as last year. The Neah Bay area, Washington’s premiere halibut fishery, will be open May 14, 16, 21 and 23, under the same quota as last year. The Westport area opens May 3 on a Sunday and Tuesday schedule, but is expected to last only 5 or 6 days. Washington’s halibut fishery last year was a very good one, on the whole, and because the population is currently stable, this one is shaping up much the same.
Baker Lake sockeye The public meeting Jan. 31 at the WDFW Mill Creek office covered last year’s disappointing Baker Lake sockeye season, the probable reasons for that, and the outlook for this summer. Last year’s problems apparently stemmed from the fact that downstream commercial and recreational fishermen took their “share” right off the top of the run, leaving a reduced population entering the Baker Dam trap and Baker Lake. The situation was probably made worse by a lower than expected return of adult sockeye, and that discrepancy couldn’t be adjusted fast enough to give the lake anglers a larger share of the diminished run. “Because sockeye tend to come in all together, in a bunch, it’s difficult to know the strength of the run until after the tribes have fished,” said Brett Barkdull, WDFW biologist.
Trying to get a fair portion of the run population past downriver fisheries, and upriver to the higher fisheries, is a problem Washington and Oregon salmon managers have been struggling with for years on the Columbia River system. They have finally settled on a “buffer” system, whereby the run is deliberately under-forecast to provide a buffer of “extra” fish to equal out the various fisheries if the run proves less than expected. Barkdull said a contingent of recreational fishing activists, led by Frank Urabeck, presented a buffer plan apparently similar to that used on the Columbia. Urabeck is a longtime, and effective, sockeye advocate on the Lake Washington system, and his plan was designed to get more fish upriver to the trap and the lake fishery before the bulk of the run has already been caught. Although no formal forecasts are out yet, Barkdull expects more adult sockeye back this year than last, if for no other reason than the number of smolts going out two years ago. The majority of the returning adults are two-salt fish, Barkdull said. Two years ago (most of the adults due back this summer) some 758,000 smolts headed for saltwater, compared to 470,000 the previous year. That’s a big increase, and a new record for downriver smolts in the Baker system. Whether or not a proportional increase is seen in adults returning to the Baker trap depends on a number of factors, including ocean survival and whether or not all hands are able to get together and arrive at a better harvest scenario.
For more outdoors news, read Wayne Kruse’s blog at www.heraldnet.com/huntingandfishing.
New book documents former Sounder Zakuani’s injury, long road to recovery By Don Ruiz The News Tribune
TUKWILA — There are all kinds of happy endings, and former Seattle Sounders midfielder Steve Zakuani has found one that works for him. Zakuani was the first pick of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft and one of the Sounders’ best and most popular players over the club’s two seasons. Seven games into the third season, his life changed. That was April 22, 2011, when a reckless tackle by Colorado’s Brian Mullan fractured Zakuani’s tibia and fibula. It was a horrific challenge that caused horrific damage, and Zakuani quickly understood what was at stake. “There was a good chance I would never play again,” he said this week. “My goal was just to play. Beyond that, my goal was not just to play, but to start. I wanted to get back into the Sounders starting lineup, because that’s where I was when I got injured.” After surgery and grueling recovery, those goals were achieved. But Zakuani’s next goal was beyond him. He wanted to once again play the beautiful game beautifully, to be the fast and free rave-green streak that he had been before the injury. But he came to understand that wasn’t going to happen, no matter how hard he worked. He played through 2013 with the Sounders. In 2014, he shifted to Portland, where he was reunited with his former college coach Caleb Porter. And then he walked away from the
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Former Seattle Sounder Steve Zakuani released a book this week titled “500 Days” documenting his highs and lows recovering from a gruesome leg injury suffered during a game against Colorado in 2011.
game at age 26. That isn’t the kind of happy ending attached to most sports movies. However, those reallife highs and lows did inspire a book: “500 Days,” Zakuani’s account of his recovery efforts, from stretcher back to starting lineup. The book went on sale through Amazon.com this week, and Zakuani will hold a book-signing at noon Saturday at the CenturyLink Field Pro Shop. “This didn’t begin as writing a book,” he said. “It was during my physical therapy and my rehab after I broke my leg. ... I turned to writing. I was just writing about the little victories I would have then. And then if I would have a setback, I’d write that too. Only when I came back to look at that two or three years
later did I see that there was a pretty good story there that could be told. It was a story that went beyond just soccer, just sports: It was life lessons in facing adversity and life obstacles.” The book includes a foreword by coach Sigi Schmid. “I think Steve was a very special player who unfortunately went through that hardship of the injury,” Schmid said. “I was very honored to be able to write the foreword for him.” Even with the bittersweet end to his career, Zakuani said there was happiness along the way. None better, he said than scoring his first goal after the injury, Sept. 22, 2012, against San Jose. “The score was definitely a huge thing because it came after a long, long time of rehab, a long time of grieving,” he
said. “I ran to the bench, to the coaching staff and particularly to Dave Tenney, the fitness coach, because I had worked with him the most. We spent the best part of a year in the gym, and he really pushed me to limits. And so to score that goal that night, it was great.” Unfortunately, after that, injuries came more regularly than goals. Zakuani says he’s feeling fine now — just not the kind of fine needed to play professional soccer. He says he has long since forgiven Mullan. His body has benefitted from the rest. His soul is at peace with the way he chose to end that chapter. “I was very proud of the road I walked, because it was certainly difficult to go through three, four, five surgeries on your leg, and then have groin surgeries and hamstring injuries,” he said. “... To play at the MLS level is hard enough, but with all those ailments it’s even harder. So I think the message I used in the book is to say that I did achieve the goal of coming back from the injury, which was big enough. And then, at the same time, I knew when the time to walk away was.”
Added time Clint Dempsey rejoined the Sounders for warmups on Wednesday. After the club takes Thursday off, he is expected to be full-in for Friday training. ... Schmid said there is no decision yet if midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (groin) will accompany the team to Arizona next week or continue his rehab work in Tukwila. Schmid repeated that Andy Rose and Micheal Azira are the prime candidates to fill Alonso’s position while he is out.
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NFL wants to see Hardy’s court records
Browns owner supports GM, stands by Manziel
COMMENTARY | NFL draft
By Tom Withers Associated Press
By Joseph Person The Charlotte Observer
Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy might be cleared from a legal standpoint after his domestic violence charges were dismissed this week, but Hardy is now under investigation by the NFL. Outside advisor Lisa Friel, a former sex crimes prosecutor in New York, and league officials will review Hardy’s court record as part of their probe to determine whether he violated the NFL’s new personal conduct policy, league spokesman Brian McCarthy told the Observer on Wednesday. The case against Hardy was dismissed Monday when the Mecklenburg County district attorney’s office failed to locate Hardy’s accuser, Nicole Holder. District attorney Andrew Murray said he believes Holder reached an undisclosed settlement with Hardy to take care of any potential civil claims. Friel, the ex-head of the Manhattan district attorney’s sex crimes unit, was hired by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in September to help deal with the league’s domestic violence crisis after Goodell mishandled the Ray Rice situation. A district judge in July found Hardy guilty of the misdemeanor charges of assaulting Holder and threatening to kill her. Hardy, 26, immediately appealed for a jury trial in Superior Court, which was scheduled to begin Monday. In an email to the Observer, McCarthy said a player not convicted of a crime can still be subject to league discipline if the NFL investigation shows the player engaged in conduct prohibited by the policy that was enacted in December. Prohibited conduct includes: ■ Actual or threatened physical violence against another person, including domestic violence. ■ Behavior that poses a genuine danger to the safety and wellbeing of another person. ■ And a clause that gives the league wide-ranging latitude, conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity of the NFL, its teams or personnel. The league has not given a timetable for how long its investigation of Hardy, who is set to become a free agent March 10 on the first day of the new league year. The Panthers, who are not expected to re-sign Hardy, have indicated they would let the league take the lead on Hardy’s situation.
Colts release safety Landry in cost-cutting move Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts released safety LaRon Landry, inside linebacker Andrew Jackson and offensive tackle Xavier Nixon. Landry started 18 games over the last two seasons after signing with Indy in March 2013. He also served a four-game suspension in 2014 after violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Landry had 144 tackles and 21⁄2 sacks but never lived up to the four-year, $24 million deal he signed. Indy will save approximately $2 million by releasing Landry. Jackson was a sixth-round pick in the 2014 draft and played primarily on special teams. He was recently charged with a DUI in Kentucky. Nixon appeared in eight games over two seasons.
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Few talent observers seem to regard Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota as anything close to a sure thing to become a future NFL standout.
Trade up for Mariota? For Browns and Eagles, trading up for the Oregon quarterback makes little sense By Mark Maske The Washington Post
Does trading up for Marcus Mariota in the NFL draft make sense for the Cleveland Browns? The question is worth exploring not only because the Browns, who possess the draft’s 12th and 19th overall selections, have the goods necessary to pull off such a deal. There is more to it: According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mariota is working with Kevin O’Connell as part of his predraft preparations. O’Connell also worked with current Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel prior to last year’s draft. O’Connell reportedly is also about to join the Browns’ coaching staff. The Plain Dealer reported that O’Connell is expected to become the team’s quarterbacks coach as soon as next week at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, or perhaps soon after. Put aside for a moment the issue of whether the Browns have found a loophole in the rules allowing them to have their quarterbacks coach-tobe work with a top prospect prior to the draft. Put aside the issue of whether it is wise for them to utilize such a loophole at a time when they are being investigated by the league for improper in-game text messages that could result in discipline by the NFL. The Browns clearly need help at quarterback. Brian Hoyer is eligible for free agency. Manziel did not play well during his brief rookie-year audition as the starter, and counting on him to become a future franchise quarterback has been
complicated by the recent announcement that he has sought treatment, reportedly for possible alcohol dependence. But is a deal for Mariota, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from Oregon, right for the Browns? Probably not. The thing about Mariota is that few talent observers seem to regard him as anything close to a sure thing to become a future NFL standout. They love his physical skills, his work habits and his off-field attributes. They certainly think it’s possible he will develop over time into a productive NFL quarterback. But they wonder about his transition from the Oregon offense to an NFL offense. They say he didn’t have to make the kind of throws from the pocket in college he will have to make in the NFL. Trading up to draft Mariota isn’t like trading up to draft, say, Andrew Luck or another NFL-ready quarterback. There is some projecting to be done with Mariota. The team that takes him will have to work to develop him and might have to be patient with that process. The Browns, after taking Manziel in the first round last year, probably aren’t the proper team to choose another quarterback with a long learning curve for the pro game. The Browns probably would be better served to re-sign Hoyer, hope things work out with Manziel and use their draft picks to try to put a better team around their quarterback. There also has been talk of the possibility of the Philadelphia Eagles moving up to select Mariota in a maneuver that would reunite him with his former
college coach, Chip Kelly. Kelly now is in charge of player-related decisions in Philadelphia following the team’s offseason restructuring of its front office. Kelly undoubtedly would like to have Mariota after a 2014 season in which his quarterbacks, Nick Foles and Mark Sanchez, combined to throw 21 interceptions and lose six fumbles while the Eagles missed the playoffs. But the Eagles have only the 20th overall choice in the draft. Putting together a package to trade up for Mariota might be problematic for them unless Mariota begins to plummet through the first-round order on draft night. How likely is that? Quarterback-needy teams pick first (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), second (Tennessee Titans) and sixth (New York Jets) in the draft. The Washington Redskins, at fifth, could be in that category as well, depending upon how new general manager Scot McCloughan feels about Robert Griffin III. No one is likely to give up a king’s ransom of draft choices — like the Redskins sent to the St. Louis Rams in 2012 for the chance to land Griffin. That deal has failed, at least so far, to turn either team into a consistent winner, which could be a deterrent to such a trade this May. But there certainly could be some first-round maneuvering for the chance to get Mariota or Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, who now could be the favorite to go first overall despite his off-field issues while in college. There always is quarterbackrelated intrigue as the draft nears, and there promises to be an abundance of it this year.
Buccaneers terminate contract of quarterback McCown Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have terminated the contract of quarterback Josh McCown, a move Wednesday that clears salary cap space for free agency. The 35-year-old McCown went 1-10 as a starter and had the second-lowest passer rating in the NFL after signing a
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two-year, $10 million contract with the Bucs last winter. Tampa Bay has the No. 1 pick in the draft and is weighing the prospect of making Florida State’s Jameis Winston or Oregon’s Marcus Mariotta the team’s quarterback of the future. McCown completed 56 percent of his passes for 2,206 yards, 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions last season. Jacksonville’s
Blake Bortles was the only quarterback with a passer rating lower than McCown’s 70.5. A career backup, McCown was coming off the best season of his career with Chicago when he signed with Tampa Bay last March, a deal that reunited him with former Bears coach Lovie Smith, who was counting on the 12-year veteran to provide the Bucs with steady play and leadership.
McCown started five games in place of the injured Jay Cutler for the Bears in 2013, going 3-2 and finishing the season with 13 touchdown passes and one interception. He struggled from the beginning with the Bucs, starting the first three games of the season — all losses — before injuring the thumb on his throwing hand and missing the next five weeks.
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer may still be in trouble with the NFL. However, his boss has his back. Owner Jimmy Haslam said Wednesday that he’s given his “full support” to Farmer, who is at the center of a league investigation for sending text messages to the sideline during games. Meeting for 50 minutes with select media members, Haslam said he has no plans to fire Famer, adding that the GM has told the team he made a mistake in sending the texts, a violation of league rules. The Browns face suspensions, fines and the possible loss of draft picks because of Farmer’s actions, confirmed for the first time by Haslam. The league has yet to announce any punishments from its probe. “He made a mistake in sending those texts,” Haslam said. “Ray feels terrible about it. Ray’s a guy who has utmost integrity. Ray has the organization’s and my full support, and despite the fact that he made a mistake here, it does not affect his standing with the Browns.” Haslam said he has not seen any of the texts and doesn’t believe Farmer’s motives for sending them were unscrupulous. “I don’t think Ray intended to gain any unfair advantage and he’s learned from his mistakes,” Haslam said, refusing to address the issue further. Farmer, who not publicly commented during the league’s investigation, was promoted last year when Haslam fired CEO Joe Banner and GM Michael Lombardi. The texting controversy caps a turbulent first season for Farmer which included his two first-round draft picks — cornerback Justin Gilbert and quarterback Johnny Manziel — underachieving and having off the-field issues. Haslam still believes Farmer is the right person for the job, and said the young GM’s recent missteps do not outweigh his accomplishments. “You have to look at an individual’s body of work,” he said. “We’re comfortable with Ray’s body of work. Ray’s smart. I think he’s an exceptional human being. As bad as I hate this (text situation) for the organization, I hate it more for Ray Farmer. I can tell you it eats him up every day.” Haslam spoke with reporters in a conference room at the team’s training complex. Wearing a watch with the Browns orange helmet on its face, Haslam addressed several burning issues with his team, including the perceived dysfunction in the front office and Manziel, who recently checked into rehab. Haslam praised Manziel for seeking treatment for an unspecified condition and said the team will continue to support the 22-year-old. “I applaud him for raising his hand and saying, ‘I need help,”’ said Haslam, adding the team did not order Manziel to get counseling. “Our primary interest is making sure that he gets well, fixes himself — however long that takes. We hope Johnny can get that straightened out because we feel he’s a really good athlete and can help our team. “But the first thing he’s got to do is get himself fixed.” Haslam said the Browns still believe that Manziel, the former Heisman Trophy winner from Texas A&M who entered the league with a partying reputation, can develop into a solid starter. “It’s way too early to give up on Johnny,” he said. “We certainly haven’t given up on him. Everybody’s way too harsh. He’s an easy guy to pile on and for everybody to give up on. I hope like heck he can get himself straightened out.” Manziel’s rookie season was rocky. After serving as Brian Hoyer’s backup for 13 games, he played poorly in two starts, raising suspicions about his ability to play in the NFL. Following the season, Manziel acknowledged letting his teammates down and being a distraction. He entered rehab on Jan. 28. While standing by Manziel, Haslam said the team remains committed to finding a franchise quarterback. The Browns have had 22 starting QBs since 1999, and Haslam said re-signing Hoyer is one of the many options the team will consider during the offseason.
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Thursday, 02.12.2015 The Daily Herald
BASKETBALL NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 36 17 .679 Oklahoma City 28 25 .528 Denver 20 33 .377 Utah 19 34 .358 Minnesota 11 42 .208 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 42 9 .824 L.A. Clippers 35 19 .648 Phoenix 29 25 .537 Sacramento 18 34 .346 L.A. Lakers 13 40 .245 Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 39 14 .736 Houston 36 17 .679 Dallas 36 19 .655 San Antonio 34 19 .642 New Orleans 27 26 .509 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 36 17 .679 Brooklyn 21 31 .404 Boston 20 31 .392 Philadelphia 12 41 .226 New York 10 43 .189 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 43 11 .796 Washington 33 21 .611 Charlotte 22 30 .423 Miami 22 30 .423 Orlando 17 39 .304 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 33 20 .623 Cleveland 33 21 .611 Milwaukee 30 23 .566 Detroit 21 33 .389 Indiana 21 33 .389 Wednesday’s Games Orlando 89, New York 83 Toronto 95, Washington 93 San Antonio 104, Detroit 87 Boston 89, Atlanta 88 Indiana 106, New Orleans 93 Oklahoma City 105, Memphis 89 Milwaukee 111, Sacramento 103 Golden State 94, Minnesota 91 Cleveland 113, Miami 93 Dallas 87, Utah 82 Portland 102, L.A. Lakers 86 L.A. Clippers 110, Houston 95 Thursday’s Games Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m.
GB — 8 16 17 25 GB — 8½ 14½ 24½ 30 GB — 3 4 5 12 GB — 14½ 15 24 26 GB — 10 20 20 27 GB — ½ 3 12½ 12½
Harris 1-1, Love 1-4, Dellavedova 0-1, James 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Miami 42 (Whiteside 14), Cleveland 50 (James 10). Assists—Miami 21 (Napier 8), Cleveland 32 (James, Smith 7). Total Fouls—Miami 19, Cleveland 19. Technicals—Mozgov, Smith. A—20,562 (20,562).
Pacers 106, Pelicans 93 INDIANA (106) Miles 4-11 1-1 9, West 8-9 1-2 17, Hibbert 3-6 3-3 9, G.Hill 6-11 1-1 17, S.Hill 4-5 2-2 12, Watson 2-6 2-2 7, Mahinmi 1-2 0-0 2, Stuckey 7-10 0-0 16, Rudez 3-5 0-0 6, Scola 2-6 3-3 7, Sloan 0-0 0-0 0, Whittington 0-2 4-4 4, Copeland 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 40-75 17-18 106. NEW ORLEANS (93) Cunningham 0-3 0-0 0, Ajinca 3-8 8-8 14, Asik 3-6 1-4 7, Evans 3-10 2-2 8, Gordon 2-10 0-0 6, Withey 5-7 1-2 11, Pondexter 4-7 0-0 9, Douglas 5-9 3-6 14, Babbitt 5-7 2-2 15, Fredette 4-7 1-1 9. Totals 34-74 18-25 93. Indiana 32 25 New Orleans 18 17
32 25
17—106 33—93
3-Point Goals—Indiana 9-20 (G.Hill 4-5, S.Hill 2-3, Stuckey 2-3, Watson 1-3, Copeland 0-2, Miles 0-4), New Orleans 7-15 (Babbitt 3-4, Gordon 2-5, Douglas 1-1, Pondexter 1-1, Fredette 0-1, Evans 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Indiana 41 (Mahinmi 8), New Orleans 42 (Babbitt, Asik 8). Assists—Indiana 28 (G.Hill 9), New Orleans 22 (Douglas 7). Total Fouls—Indiana 24, New Orleans 17. A—17,074 (16,867).
Celtics 89, Hawks 88 ATLANTA (88) Carroll 4-15 4-5 14, Millsap 3-11 5-8 11, Horford 11-15 0-0 22, Teague 4-12 2-2 10, Korver 1-5 1-2 4, Bazemore 3-6 0-2 9, Antic 0-2 1-2 1, Schroder 3-6 2-2 8, Scott 4-6 0-0 9. Totals 33-78 15-23 88. BOSTON (89) Turner 4-11 4-4 12, Sullinger 6-15 4-4 17, Bass 2-8 0-0 4, Smart 3-12 3-4 11, Bradley 4-13 2-2 11, Thornton 4-10 2-2 14, Crowder 1-8 0-0 2, Zeller 2-5 2-2 6, Prince 2-6 2-2 7, Young 2-5 0-0 5. Totals 30-93 19-20 89. Atlanta Boston
23 26 13 21
23 27
16—88 28—89
3-Point Goals—Atlanta 7-29 (Bazemore 3-5, Carroll 2-7, Scott 1-1, Korver 1-5, Antic 0-1, Schroder 0-1, Horford 0-2, Millsap 0-3, Teague 0-4), Boston 10-31 (Thornton 4-6, Smart 2-7, Prince 1-1, Sullinger 1-2, Young 1-3, Bradley 1-5, Bass 0-1, Turner 0-3, Crowder 0-3). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Atlanta 55 (Horford 12), Boston 62 (Sullinger 15). Assists—Atlanta 23 (Teague 8), Boston 21 (Turner 9). Total Fouls— Atlanta 17, Boston 23. A—16,083 (18,624).
Clippers 110, Rockets 95
Spurs 104, Pistons 87
HOUSTON (95) Ariza 4-13 4-4 13, Motiejunas 5-11 2-2 12, Dorsey 1-1 0-0 2, Beverley 3-11 0-0 9, Harden 3-12 3-5 9, Smith 8-17 3-5 21, Papanikolaou 1-5 2-2 4, Terry 1-1 0-0 3, Brewer 8-15 4-4 22, Canaan 0-1 0-0 0, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Capela 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-87 18-22 95. L.A. CLIPPERS (110) Barnes 4-8 2-2 10, Hawes 5-9 2-3 12, Jordan 6-8 12-26 24, Paul 4-14 3-4 12, Redick 9-16 0-0 20, Crawford 6-15 7-8 20, Davis 3-5 2-2 8, Rivers 2-6 0-0 4, Turkoglu 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-81 28-45 110.
SAN ANTONIO (104) Duncan 4-7 0-0 8, Leonard 2-12 4-4 8, Baynes 6-8 0-0 12, Parker 6-10 5-5 17, Green 7-13 0-0 19, Ginobili 6-9 0-0 13, Diaw 1-5 0-0 2, Splitter 3-6 0-0 6, Belinelli 4-10 0-0 10, Mills 2-4 1-2 7, Bonner 0-2 0-0 0, Joseph 0-1 0-0 0, Ayres 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 42-88 10-11 104. DETROIT (87) Singler 0-4 0-0 0, Monroe 3-10 0-1 6, Drummond 4-10 2-6 10, Augustin 8-18 4-4 22, Caldwell-Pope 7-15 4-4 20, Meeks 3-9 0-0 7, Tolliver 3-5 0-0 9, Lucas III 4-6 0-0 9, Jerebko 1-2 0-0 2, Datome 0-1 0-0 0, Dinwiddie 0-1 0-0 0, Anthony 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 33-81 12-17 87.
Houston L.A. Clippers
26 30 23 16 —95 26 2826 30 —110
3-Point Goals—Houston 9-45 (Beverley 3-9, Brewer 2-5, Smith 2-7, Terry 1-1, Ariza 1-9, Canaan 0-1, Papanikolaou 0-3, Motiejunas 0-3, Harden 0-7), L.A. Clippers 4-22 (Redick 2-5, Crawford 1-4, Paul 1-5, Rivers 0-2, Barnes 0-3, Hawes 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Houston 46 (Smith 13), L.A. Clippers 70 (Jordan 20). Assists—Houston 26 (Beverley, Harden 6), L.A. Clippers 25 (Paul 12). Total Fouls—Houston 33, L.A. Clippers 24. Technicals—L.A. Clippers Coach Rivers. A—19,060 (19,060).
Mavericks 87, Jazz 82 UTAH (82) Hayward 5-14 1-2 12, Favors 5-10 4-6 14, Kanter 3-7 0-1 6, Exum 1-8 0-0 2, Millsap 3-8 3-4 10, Burke 6-15 0-0 16, Gobert 0-4 2-6 2, Novak 4-6 0-0 12, Booker 2-7 1-2 6, Clark 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 30-80 11-21 82. DALLAS (87) Parsons 2-11 2-2 8, Nowitzki 5-14 5-6 15, Smith 1-1 2-4 4, Barea 8-15 2-2 22, Ellis 1-6 4-4 7, Aminu 3-7 0-0 6, Harris 2-7 3-4 8, James 3-7 3-4 9, Villanueva 3-7 0-0 8, Jefferson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-75 21-26 87. Utah Dallas
9 28 22 17
20 25
25—82 23—87
3-Point Goals—Utah 11-29 (Novak 4-6, Burke 4-6, Booker 1-3, Hayward 1-5, Millsap 1-5, Exum 0-4), Dallas 10-28 (Barea 4-7, Villanueva 2-3, Parsons 2-6, Ellis 1-2, Harris 1-6, Aminu 0-1, Nowitzki 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Utah 67 (Kanter 10), Dallas 45 (Nowitzki 14). Assists—Utah 19 (Hayward 8), Dallas 18 (Harris 6). Total Fouls—Utah 21, Dallas 21. A—19,947 (19,200).
Bucks 111, Kings 103 SACRAMENTO (103) Gay 7-12 2-3 17, Casspi 3-8 0-0 6, Cousins 9-20 10-12 28, Sessions 0-6 2-2 2, McLemore 5-12 2-2 16, Stauskas 0-1 2-2 2, Williams 3-7 4-6 11, Thompson 3-4 1-3 7, McCallum 4-8 0-0 10, Landry 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 36-84 23-30 103. MILWAUKEE (111) Antetokounmpo 4-9 5-7 13, Dudley 3-5 2-2 9, Henson 5-8 2-2 12, Knight 8-14 1-2 20, Middleton 4-11 6-6 15, Pachulia 4-10 0-0 8, Mayo 6-14 7-7 21, Bayless 0-0 2-2 2, Ilyasova 1-1 0-0 2, O’Bryant 2-5 0-3 4, Gutierrez 2-3 1-1 5. Totals 39-80 26-32 111. Sacramento 29 22 Milwaukee 29 31
18 27
34—103 24—111
3-Point Goals—Sacramento 8-22 (McLemore 4-8, McCallum 2-3, Gay 1-4, Williams 1-4, Casspi 0-1, Sessions 0-1, Stauskas 0-1), Milwaukee 7-15 (Knight 3-6, Mayo 2-4, Dudley 1-2, Middleton 1-2, Antetokounmpo 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Sacramento 52 (Cousins 19), Milwaukee 50 (Middleton 10). Assists—Sacramento 24 (Sessions 6), Milwaukee 23 (Knight 5). Total Fouls—Sacramento 23, Milwaukee 24. Technicals—Henson, Milwaukee defensive three second. A—13,046 (18,717).
Thunder 105, Grizzlies 89 MEMPHIS (89) Je.Green 4-13 2-2 11, Randolph 5-15 6-6 16, Gasol 2-10 4-4 8, Conley 2-7 4-4 8, Lee 0-5 0-0 0, Calathes 5-8 0-0 10, Allen 4-6 1-3 9, Udrih 4-11 2-3 11, Koufos 3-4 0-2 6, Leuer 2-3 1-2 5, J.Adams 0-0 0-0 0, Ja.Green 0-2 0-0 0, R.Smith 1-2 3-4 5. Totals 32-86 23-30 89. OKLAHOMA CITY (105) Durant 9-15 4-4 26, Ibaka 3-7 1-2 7, Perkins 1-1 0-0 2, Westbrook 4-15 15-15 24, Roberson 1-3 0-0 2, Waiters 5-9 0-0 11, Collison 6-12 2-2 15, McGary 0-3 0-0 0, Morrow 2-8 2-2 6, Jackson 4-6 0-0 8, Jones 1-2 0-0 2, I.Smith 0-1 0-0 0, Lamb 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 37-83 24-25 105. Memphis 26 22 Oklahoma City35 31
21 19
20—89 20—105
3-Point Goals—Memphis 2-12 (Udrih 1-1, Je.Green 1-2, Calathes 0-1, Ja.Green 0-1, Gasol 0-1, Lee 0-3, Conley 0-3), Oklahoma City 7-20 (Durant 4-6, Waiters 1-2, Collison 1-3, Westbrook 1-3, Ibaka 0-1, Roberson 0-1, Morrow 0-4). Fouled Out—McGary. Rebounds— Memphis 53 (Randolph 11), Oklahoma City 55 (Durant 10). Assists—Memphis 13 (Calathes, Randolph 4), Oklahoma City 24 (Westbrook 9). Total Fouls—Memphis 21, Oklahoma City 23. Technicals—Waiters. A—18,203 (18,203).
Warriors 94, T-wolves 91 GOLDEN STATE (94) Barnes 3-7 0-0 8, Green 1-6 1-2 3, Bogut 5-10 0-0 10, Curry 9-23 5-5 25, Thompson 5-14 1-2 14, Barbosa 5-10 0-0 10, Iguodala 4-4 0-0 8, Speights 4-10 0-0 8, Livingston 2-4 0-0 4, Lee 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 40-90 7-9 94. MINNESOTA (91) Wiggins 3-7 0-0 6, Young 7-14 1-2 15, Pekovic 6-13 5-7 17, Rubio 7-16 2-2 18, Martin 9-19 0-0 21, LaVine 0-4 1-2 1, Muhammad 1-4 4-4 6, Bennett 0-3 4-4 4, Dieng 0-5 2-4 2, Budinger 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 33-86 20-27 91. Golden State 28 28 Minnesota 25 21
17 21— 94 21 24— 91
3-Point Goals—Golden State 7-27 (Thompson 3-7, Barnes 2-3, Curry 2-10, Speights 0-1, Green 0-2, Barbosa 0-4), Minnesota 5-14 (Martin 3-5, Rubio 2-5, Wiggins 0-1, Muhammad 0-1, Young 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Golden State 53 (Green 13), Minnesota 59 (Pekovic 13). Assists—Golden State 26 (Curry 8), Minnesota 18 (Rubio 5). Total Fouls—Golden State 18, Minnesota 14. A—14,303 (19,356).
Cavaliers 113, Heat 93 MIAMI (93) Deng 5-13 4-4 17, Bosh 5-17 4-5 15, Whiteside 8-15 1-3 17, Napier 3-6 0-0 6, Chalmers 6-16 4-5 18, Granger 0-1 0-0 0, Cole 3-7 0-0 7, Andersen 1-1 0-0 2, Johnson 1-4 0-0 3, Haslem 1-3 3-3 5, Hamilton 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 34-84 1620 93. CLEVELAND (113) James 6-16 6-7 18, Love 5-8 1-2 12, Mozgov 9-11 2-2 20, Irving 5-14 2-2 15, Smith 4-10 0-0 10, Shumpert 5-7 0-1 13, Thompson 7-8 3-4 17, Dellavedova 1-2 0-0 2, Marion 1-1 1-1 3, Harris 1-1 0-0 3, Haywood 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 44-78 15-19 113. Miami Cleveland
23 25 38 21
21 26
24—93 28—113
3-Point Goals—Miami 9-24 (Deng 3-5, Chalmers 2-6, Johnson 1-1, Hamilton 1-1, Cole 1-3, Bosh 1-4, Granger 0-1, Napier 0-3), Cleveland 10-25 (Shumpert 3-4, Irving 3-5, Smith 2-6,
San Antonio 20 28 Detroit 12 27
34 24
22—104 24—87
3-Point Goals—San Antonio 10-27 (Green 5-10, Mills 2-3, Belinelli 2-6, Ginobili 1-4, Bonner 0-1, Diaw 0-1, Leonard 0-2), Detroit 9-21 (Tolliver 3-3, Caldwell-Pope 2-5, Augustin 2-6, Lucas III 1-1, Meeks 1-3, Datome 0-1, Singler 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—San Antonio 55 (Green 8), Detroit 45 (Drummond 9). Assists—San Antonio 26 (Parker 6), Detroit 17 (Augustin, Lucas III 6). Total Fouls—San Antonio 16, Detroit 14. Technicals—Detroit Coach Van Gundy. A—14,617 (22,076).
Magic 89, Knicks 83 NEW YORK (83) Hardaway Jr. 2-9 5-7 10, Amundson 0-1 0-0 0, Smith 10-16 4-6 25, Calderon 4-11 0-0 9, Galloway 1-6 6-6 8, Aldrich 2-7 1-2 5, Prigioni 1-3 0-0 3, Larkin 0-2 2-3 2, Stoudemire 0-3 5-6 5, Bargnani 3-9 5-6 11, Early 1-5 0-0 3, Acy 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 25-73 28-36 83. ORLANDO (89) Fournier 2-6 0-0 5, Frye 1-3 0-0 3, Vucevic 12-20 4-6 28, Payton 4-8 4-5 12, Oladipo 4-11 11-11 19, A.Gordon 1-2 0-0 2, Ridnour 2-3 0-0 4, Green 4-8 3-4 13, O’Quinn 0-3 1-2 1, B.Gordon 0-2 0-0 0, Dedmon 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 31-67 2328 89. New York Orlando
24 23 27 17
13 23— 83 20 25— 89
3-Point Goals—New York 5-15 (Smith 1-1, Early 1-2, Calderon 1-3, Prigioni 1-3, Hardaway Jr. 1-6), Orlando 4-11 (Green 2-3, Fournier 1-1, Frye 1-3, O’Quinn 0-1, Payton 0-1, Oladipo 0-2). Fouled Out—Dedmon. Rebounds—New York 49 (Smith 7), Orlando 48 (Vucevic 18). Assists— New York 19 (Calderon 7), Orlando 13 (Payton, Oladipo 4). Total Fouls—New York 21, Orlando 26. Technicals—New York defensive three second. A—15,473 (18,500).
Raptors 95, Wizards 93 WASHINGTON (93) Pierce 7-12 1-2 17, Nene 7-8 0-2 14, Gortat 4-8 1-2 9, Wall 7-15 6-8 21, Porter 2-6 2-2 6, Gooden 5-12 0-0 10, Temple 1-3 0-0 3, Butler 2-10 0-0 5, Seraphin 3-7 0-0 6, Miller 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 39-85 10-16 93. TORONTO (95) J.Johnson 3-4 0-0 6, A.Johnson 1-2 4-7 6, Valanciunas 3-5 0-0 6, Lowry 5-12 0-0 13, DeRozan 6-18 10-10 23, Williams 8-16 7-7 27, Patterson 1-8 0-0 2, Ross 0-2 0-0 0, Hansbrough 0-2 1-2 1, Vasquez 4-7 0-0 11. Totals 31-76 22-26 95.
M’s agree to one-year deal with Weeks
GOLF Camaloch Men’s Club Low net by flight Jan. 28 First Flight: Steve Perry 65, Rod Smythe 68, Joe Comereski 70, Bob Housner 72. Second Flight: Greg Grant 68, Rick Schmidt 71, Rich Delk 75, tom Olsen 77. Closest to the pin: No. 4 First division: Chuck Seaburg 16 feet, 3 inches. Second division: Ray Fossum 34 feet 5 inches. Third flight: None.
Olympic View Men Super Bowl Field Day Feb. 1 Gross Division: Jeff Abernathy 79, Mark Simpson 79, Jerry Rizzuto 80, Tad Smith 80. Net Division: Kerry Konkler 63, Richard Thamsen 70, Tim Birk 70, Cary Gregory 71, Ryan Berg 71, Mark Johnstonbaugh 72, William Russell 72. Closest to the pin No. 3: Jerry Rizzuto 13 feet, 51⁄2 inches. No. 8: Chuck Solarek 11 feet, 21⁄2 inches. No. 14: Cary Gregory 3 feet, 4 inches. No. 17: John Lee 27 feet, 8 inches.
Snohomish Men’s Club
9 hole eclectic Jan. 31 11 & under: Gross—Rod Kawachi 29. Net—Steve Goedecke 24.5 12 & up: Gross—Greg Ruthruff 33. Net— Ron Baldwin 26.5 Feb. 1 11 & under: Gross—Joe Palmer 31. Net— Steve Goedecke 26.5. 12 & up: Gross—Greg Ruthruff 37. Net— Boyd Bender 27.
Holes in One Echo Falls Al Fleckenstein aced the 147-yard, No. 9 hole on Feb. 7 with a 6-iron.
HOCKEY NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 55 34 14 7 75 164 154 San Jose 56 28 20 8 64 158 158 Vancouver 53 30 20 3 63 148 140 Calgary 54 30 21 3 63 156 137 Los Angeles 53 23 18 12 58 144 144 Arizona 55 20 28 7 47 126 180 Edmonton 55 15 31 9 39 125 181 Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 54 36 12 6 78 164 129 St. Louis 54 35 15 4 74 170 133 Chicago 55 33 18 4 70 167 129 Winnipeg 56 28 18 10 66 154 146 Minnesota 53 26 20 7 59 145 145 Dallas 54 25 21 8 58 172 175 Colorado 54 22 21 11 55 137 152 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 56 34 16 6 74 181 148 Montreal 53 35 15 3 73 143 118 Detroit 53 31 13 9 71 156 134 Boston 54 28 19 7 63 142 136 Florida 52 24 17 11 59 133 147 Ottawa 52 21 22 9 51 141 145 Toronto 55 23 28 4 50 157 170 Buffalo 55 16 36 3 35 103 191 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Islanders 54 35 18 1 71 170 151 Pittsburgh 54 31 15 8 70 155 135 Washington 55 29 16 10 68 162 139 N.Y. Rangers 52 31 16 5 67 157 127 Philadelphia 54 23 22 9 55 146 157 New Jersey 54 21 24 9 51 122 148 Columbus 52 23 26 3 49 135 161 Carolina 52 19 26 7 45 116 139 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 1 Vancouver 5, Chicago 4, OT Washington 5, San Jose 4 (OT) Thursday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Carolina, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Nashville, 8 p.m. Florida at Minnesota, 8 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Colorado, 9 p.m. Calgary at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
Capitals 5, Sharks 4 OT Washington San Jose
1 0
1 2 3 1
1 —5 0 —4
First Period—1, Washington, Beagle 8 (Orpik, Latta), 15:02. Second Period—2, San Jose, Burns 13 (Thornton, Couture), :21 (pp). 3, San Jose, Burns 14 (Marleau, Nieto), :43. 4, Washington, Brouwer 16 (Ovechkin, Backstrom), 6:17 (pp). 5, San Jose, Couture 20 (Nieto, Marleau), 14:48. Third Period—6, Washington, Beagle 9 (Carlson, Orpik), 11:17. 7, Washington, Carlson 7 (Johansson, Backstrom), 13:26. 8, San Jose, Thornton 12 (Pavelski, Karlsson), 14:29. Overtime—9, Washington, Ward 12 (Green, Beagle), 2:42. Shots on Goal—Washington 10-13-7-3— 33. San Jose 6-13-10-1—30. Goalies—Washington, Holtby. San Jose, Niemi. A—16,956 (17,562). T—2:29.
Penguins 4, Red Wings 1 Detroit Pittsburgh
0 2
1 0 2 0
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1 4
3-Point Goals—Washington 5-21 (Pierce 2-4, Temple 1-2, Butler 1-4, Wall 1-6, Miller 0-1, Gooden 0-1, Porter 0-3), Toronto 11-26 (Williams 4-8, Vasquez 3-5, Lowry 3-7, DeRozan 1-2, Ross 0-1, Patterson 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Washington 60 (Gooden 12), Toronto 41 (Patterson 8). Assists—Washington 25 (Wall 8), Toronto 17 (Lowry 6). Total Fouls—Washington 15, Toronto 13. A—19,800 (19,800).
First Period—1, Pittsburgh, Hornqvist 15 (Letang, Comeau), 1:51. 2, Pittsburgh, Comeau 12 (Hornqvist), 12:15. Second Period—3, Pittsburgh, Perron 14 (Lapierre, Martin), 3:04. 4, Pittsburgh, Spaling 8 (Scuderi, Despres), 7:52. 5, Detroit, Weiss 7 (Zetterberg, Kronwall), 13:26 (pp). Third Period—None. Shots on Goal—Detroit 6-9-9—24. Pittsburgh 8-9-4—21. Goalies—Detroit, Mrazek, Howard. Pittsburgh, Fleury. A—18,580 (18,387). T—2:13.
Trail Blazers 102, Lakers 86
Canucks 5,Blackhawks 4 OT
Washington 25 22 Toronto 27 22
29 26
17—93 20—95
L.A. LAKERS (86) Kelly 3-6 0-0 8, Black 0-1 0-0 0, Sacre 5-11 2-2 12, Clarkson 6-14 4-4 17, Ellington 6-14 2-2 16, Boozer 1-11 0-0 2, Davis 4-7 0-0 8, Young 4-12 1-1 9, Lin 0-6 2-2 2, Johnson 5-11 0-0 12. Totals 34-93 11-11 86. PORTLAND (102) Batum 2-6 2-2 7, Aldridge 6-20 6-6 18, Lopez 3-8 4-5 10, Lillard 5-8 5-5 15, Matthews 7-14 3-3 20, Blake 1-4 2-2 5, Leonard 4-6 0-0 11, McCollum 4-11 0-0 10, Robinson 2-5 0-0 4, Crabbe 1-2 0-0 2, Barton 0-1 0-0 0, Claver 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 35-86 22-23 102. L.A. Lakers Portland
24 22 32 22
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3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 7-16 (Kelly 2-2, Ellington 2-3, Johnson 2-4, Clarkson 1-3, Young 0-4), Portland 10-30 (Leonard 3-5, Matthews 3-7, McCollum 2-5, Blake 1-3, Batum 1-4, Aldridge 0-1, Barton 0-1, Claver 0-1, Lillard 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. Lakers 53 (Davis 11), Portland 58 (Aldridge 12). Assists— L.A. Lakers 17 (Clarkson 4), Portland 27 (Lillard 8). Total Fouls—L.A. Lakers 23, Portland 11. A—19,585 (19,980).
College Top 25 men No. 2 Virginia 51, N.C. State 47 No. 6 Villanova 74, Providence 68 No. 9 Louisville 69, Pittsburgh 56 No. 13 Northern Iowa 83, Illinois State 64 No. 15 Wichita State 74, Indiana State 57 No. 19 Maryland 68, Indiana 66 La Salle 74, No. 20 VCU 69 2OT No. 21 West Virginia 76, Kansas State 72 No. 23 Ohio State 75, Penn State 55 East Bucknell 52, Navy 51 Colgate 76, Boston U. 69 Duquesne 78, George Washington 62 Holy Cross 73, Army 64 Saint Joseph’s 65, Rhode Island 64 Syracuse 70, Boston College 56 UMass 55, St. Bonaventure 53 Villanova 74, Providence 68 West Virginia 76, Kansas St. 72 South Charleston Southern 83, Coastal Carolina 72 Davidson 92, George Mason 71 Jacksonville St. 72, Belmont 70 La Salle 74, VCU 69, 2OT Louisville 69, Pittsburgh 56 Richmond 73, Fordham 71 UCF 73, South Florida 62 UNC Wilmington 58, Coll. of Charleston 45 Virginia 51, NC State 47 Wake Forest 72, Miami 70 William & Mary 77, Elon 58 Midwest Drake 60, Bradley 54 Green Bay 63, Youngstown St. 62 IPFW 69, IUPUI 54 N. Iowa 83, Illinois St. 64 Ohio St. 75, Penn St. 55 Southwest Georgia 62, Texas A&M 53 Texas 66, TCU 43 Far West Boise St. 67, Air Force 42 Oregon 80, Southern Cal 75 UCLA 75, Oregon St. 59 Top 25 women No. 3 Baylor 89, Oklahoma 66 Saint Louis 79, No. 20 George Washington 61
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First Period—None. Second Period—1, Chicago, Kane 27, :57. 2, Vancouver, Vey 8 (Higgins, Vrbata), 4:42. 3, Vancouver, Horvat 6 (Kenins, Tanev), 6:44. 4, Vancouver, Kassian 5 (Sbisa, Higgins), 11:19. Third Period—5, Chicago, Hossa 15 (Saad, Toews), 12:48 (pp). 6, Vancouver, D.Sedin 12 (Burrows, H.Sedin), 15:23. 7, Chicago, Saad 17 (Keith, Kane), 17:49 (pp). 8, Chicago, Hossa 16 (Kane, Rozsival), 19:05. Overtime—9, Vancouver, D.Sedin 13 (H.Sedin, Sbisa), 1:20. Shots on Goal—Vancouver 12-16-7-1—36. Chicago 7-15-19-0—41. Goalies—Vancouver, Lack. Chicago, Crawford. A—21,346 (19,717). T—2:37.
Western Hockey League WESTERN CONFERENCE U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt Everett 55 34 16 3 2 194 149 73 Portland 55 31 20 1 3 198 182 66 Seattle 54 28 20 3 3 154 147 62 Spokane 54 26 24 3 1 152 163 56 Tri-City 55 26 26 0 3 151 167 55 B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt Kelowna 55 42 9 3 1 238 138 88 Victoria 54 30 20 3 1 186 163 64 Vancouver 55 23 29 1 2 159 189 49 Kamloops 56 21 29 3 3 162 204 48 Prince George 57 21 32 2 2 167 243 46 EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt Brandon 55 41 9 3 2 253 169 87 Regina 54 30 17 4 3 202 171 67 Swift Current 54 25 24 1 4 160 177 55 Prince Albert 56 23 31 2 0 161 198 48 Moose Jaw 54 21 29 3 1 155 202 46 Saskatoon 53 15 35 2 1 149 227 33 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt Medicine Hat 55 36 16 1 2 220 166 75 Calgary 54 32 17 1 4 231 157 69 Red Deer 53 28 17 3 5 185 175 64 Kootenay 55 28 26 0 1 183 201 57 Edmonton 57 25 26 4 2 162 161 56 Lethbridge 54 16 32 3 3 157 230 38 Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns Wednesday’s games Prince Albert 3 Spokane 0 Calgary 4 Prince George 3 (SO) Lethbridge 6 Moose Jaw 3 Kootenay 6 Medicine Hat 3 Vancouver 3 Edmonton 1 Tri-City 4, Everett 3 SO Friday’s games Swift Current at Regina Spokane at Brandon Saskatoon at Calgary Moose Jaw at Kootenay Lethbridge at Red Deer Prince George at Medicine Hat Seattle at Kamloops Tri-City at Portland Victoria at Kelowna Vancouver at Everett
By Bob Dutton The News Tribune
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners moved to bolster their bench Wednesday by reaching a one-year agreement with veteran second baseman Rickie Weeks, who became a free agent after 11 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. The deal, first reported by Jim Bowden of ESPN. com, is contingent on Weeks, 32, passing a routine physical examination, which is expected to take
place within the next few days. The Mariners, already armed with perennial All-Star Robinson Cano, have little need for a second baseman but appear to view Weeks as a candidate for duty in the outfield and, perhaps, first base. Weeks agreed to a bigleague deal for $2 million that also contains $2 million in potential performance bonuses. He became a free agent Oct. 31 when the Brewers
declined his $11.5 million option for 2015. The Mariners must make a corresponding roster move once the deal becomes official because they currently have no openings on their 40-man roster. Weeks compiled a .274.357/.452 slash last season with eight homers and 29 RBI in 252 at-bats over 121 games. He has career slash of .249/.347/.424 in 1,142 career games with 148 homers and 430 RBI.
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Shorewood girls beat Marysville Getchell, advances to district tourney Herald Staff MARYSVILLE — Taryn Shelley scored 14 points and Lily Gustafson added 13 to lift Shorewood to a 54-42 victory over Marysville Getchell in a play-in game for the District 1 Class 3A girls tournament on Wednesday night. Carley Wika led the Chargers with 10 points. Shorewood is now the No. 8 seed at districts and advances to play top-seeded Arlington on Friday night.
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Shorewood—Jalyn Hizey 10, Danica Bernabe 2, Lily Gustafson 13, Mika Morgan 2, Abby Gustafson 0, Karrin Leazer 4, Taryn Shelley 14, Dakota Laut 2, Taylor 3. Marysville Getchell— Kyrin Jarvis 0, Justice Vela 6, Maguire Rossnagel 6, Carley Wika 10, Gabby Grandbois 8, Jada Romulus 0, Kaitlyn McCormick 6, Marina Wika 3, Oshinaye Taylor 6, Taylor Cannal 0. 3-point goals—Shorewood: Hizey 2; Marysville Getchell: Vela 2, Grandbois 2, M. Wika 1. Records—Shorewood 11-10 overall. Marysville Getchell 10-12.
King’s 76, N. Valley 31 SHORELINE — Ashley Osborn led a quartet of Knights in double figures with 15 points as King’s advanced to the District 1 Class 1A tournament final with the victory
over Nooksack Valley. Casey Kispert added 14 points, Savanna Hanson tacked on 13 and Anna Parker scored 10 for the Knights (18-3), who will face Lynden Christian for the district title on Saturday at Mount Vernon. At King’s H.S.
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Nooksack Valley—Oettel 1, Myhre 0, Linville 4, Sande 2, VanderHeiden 2, Perry 4, E. Gimmaka 7, Berkan 0, Zylstra 2, K. Gimmaka 6, Turner 0, Johnson 2. King’s—Ashley Osborn 15, Casey Kispert 14, Maddie Nielsen 6, Kendall Adams 4, Marilyn Jones 2, Hannah Echelbarger 0, Daylee Hanson 8, Anna Parker 10, Abbi Echelbarger 4, Savanna Hanson 13, Audrey Friedline 0, Bella Galindo 0. 3-point goals—King’s: Osborn 1, Kispert 4, D. Hanson 1, S. Hanson 1. Records—Nooksack Valley 13-9 overall. King’s 18-3.
Edmonds CC men top EvCC 106-84 Herald staff EVERETT — The Edmonds Community College men’s basketball team shot 57 percent
from the field in a 10684 victory over Everett Community College on Tuesday night. Six Triton players scored in double figures,
led by Glacier Peak alumnus Zach Pederson’s 18 points. Luke DuChesne led Everett (4-5 league, 13-11 overall) with 14 points.
Everett CC women top Edmonds 85-44 Herald staff EVERETT — Taylor Smith, a Mountlake Terrace alumna, scored 20 points as the Everett Community College women’s basketball team
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third, either, until scoring shortly after a Tri-City power play expired 7 minutes, 23 seconds into the period. Lotz kicked a rebound of Brandon Carlo’s shot from the point right into the opposite slot, where O’Reilly skated in and put home the rebound for his first career WHL goal. “We got a lot of life from the goal, and I thought our guys started working,” Tri-City coach Mike Williamson said. “We were moving our feet and winning some races to pucks that we didn’t at all through the first 30 or 40 minutes. Everett has a good team and it’s not very often you’re going to come back like that.” The Americans built immediately on that momentum, tying it up a mere 12 seconds later. Justin Gutierrez’s centering feed on the rush got past his intended target, but the puck continued on to Nickles coming in at the far post, and Nickles put it away to make it 2-2. Scherbak nearly rescued the game for Everett with a phenomenal solo effort. He circled the Tri-City zone once, then danced his way through the entire Americans team before putting a shot from the slot in off the crossbar, giving the Tips a 3-2 lead with 7:55 remaining. But Tri-City answered
pulled away in the second half for an 85-44 victory over Edmonds Community College on Tuesday. Former Jackson High standout Sierra Hagans added a double-double
of 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Trojans (5-4 league, 11-12 overall). The Tritons (1-8, 2-18) were led by Mount Vernon alumna Taylor Carpenter’s 13 points.
again at 14:28. This time it was Brian Williams who used nifty stick handling to work himself free on goal. Lotz was able to deny Williams’ attempt, but McCue was on hand to put in the rebound and tie it up again at 3-3. Everett was hindered in the third period by having to mix up its lines. Center Matt Fonteyne, returning from a onegame absence because of a lower-body injury, aggravated the injury and departed midway through the second period. Then winger Dawson Leedahl didn’t return for the third period because of illness. The effect was stark as Everett’s lines, some of which have operated like well-oiled machines of late, looked confused and disorganized. “It shouldn’t (make a difference),” Constantine said. “We stay so on top of details that you just have jobs to do on the ice, that’s all. So it’s just a matter of staying mentally intense enough to go do your job on the ice. Of course there’s chemistry with lines, I understand all of that. But everybody’s got jobs and we practice those things, so we know our job. It’s a matter of developing a mental skill of playing the game the right way 100 percent of the time, regardless of what the scoreboard or shot clock looks like. We get away from that too often.” Everett opened the scoring on the power play 9:14 into the game. Carson Stadnyk’s move on goal
created a big scramble in front, and eventually Bajkov picked the puck out of the scrum and put it over a downed Comrie to stake the Tips to a 1-0 lead. Everett doubled its advantage at 17:45. Scherbak, leading the rush, fed Laurencelle coming down the middle. Laurencelle took a look, then slapped a shot past Comrie to make it 2-0. Neither team found the net in the second period, and neither team created much as both fought the puck. The best chance came to Everett midway through the period when Scherbak had a breakaway, but Comrie used a quick glove to make the stop. Americans 4, Silvertips 3 (SO) Tri-City Everett
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Americans won shootout 1-0. First Period—1, Everett, Bajkov 20 (Millar, Stadnyk), 9:14 (pp). 2, Everett, Laurencelle 15 (Scherbak), 17:45. Penalties—Wotherspoon, Tri-City (hooking), 1:17; Tri-City bench (too many men, served by T. Comrie), 7:50. Second Period—no goals. Penalties— Nejezchleb, Tri-City (roughing), 8:08; Nejezchleb, Tri-City (unsportsmanlike conduct), 12:12; Betker, Everett (unsportsmanlike conduct), 12:12; Carlo, Tri-City (fighting), 15:23; Wharrie, Everett (fighting), 15:23; Pfeifer, Everett (checking from behind), 17:44. Third Period—3, Tri-City, O’Reilly 1 (Topping, Carlo), 7:23. 4, Tri-City, Nickles 20 (Carlo, Gutierrez), 7:35. 5, Everett, Scherbak 23 (Laurencelle), 12:05. 6, Tri-City, McCue 21 (Williams), 14:28. Penalties—Juulsen, Everett (holding), 5:10. Overtime—no goals. Penalties—none. Shootout—Tri-City 1 (Nejezchleb NG, Lukin G, Sandhu NG); Everett 0 (Millar NG, Stadnyk NG, Nikolishin NG). Shots on goal—Tri-City 4-6-16-3—29. Everett 10-5-7-4—26. Power-play opportunities—Tri-City 0 of 2. Everett 1 of 3. Goalies—Tri-City, E. Comrie 16-13-0-1 (26 shots, 23 saves). Everett, Lotz 23-12-1-2 (29 shots, 26 saves). A—3,132.
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The Daily Herald Thursday, 02.12.2015
BOYS DISTRICT BASKETBALL | At A Glance
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Where: Higher seeds for opening round, Everett Community College for semifinals When: Games start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, 4:45 p.m. at EvCC on Saturday Favorite: Jackson Dark horse: Monroe Herald prediction: Jackson and Snohomish clinch berths to regionals.
“Mike is really a very special and unique individual,” Gould said. “I remember him being frustrated, like we all were, with losing. But I never remember him staying there. He had frustrating moments, instead of frustrating days.” The lone victory for the Tomahawks that season came in the second-to-last game against Oak Harbor on Jan. 29. Marysville Pilchuck’s Dante Fields made a layin as time expired to give the Tomahawks the victory over the second-place Wildcats. Painter had eight points in the game. “I feel like you find yourself really, really, really having to coach, to motivate and think of new things,” Gould said. “I think it helps when you’re close in games, and a lot of those games were close. I just remember wanting to build on the things that we did well. It’s crazy how painful it is when it’s happening but you multiply that pain for the players by times 10. We get to be around later on when it improves and they didn’t. That was their season.” Marysville Pilchuck’s transformation really began toward the end of last season. The Tomahawks finished the year 10-13 overall, with a big 70-49 win over Wesco 3A South No. 1 Glacier Peak in its district opener as the No. 4 seed out of the North. Marysville Pilchuck lost to Shorecrest — the eventual district champs — by four points in the semifinals and then defeated Ferndale 60-58 before falling to Mountlake Terrace in a loser-out game. “Last year our whole motto was,
3A Boys Where: Higher seeds for opening round, Jackson High School for semifinals When: Games start at 7 p.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. at Jackson on Wednesday Favorite: Stanwood Dark horse: Marysville Pilchuck Herald prediction: Stanwood, Glacier Peak and Marysville Pilchuck clinch berths to regionals and the district championship game goes to overtime.
2A Boys Where: Higher seeds for opening round, Mount Vernon High School for semifinals When: Games start at 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. at Mount Vernon on Monday Favorite: Lynden Dark horse: Shorecrest Herald prediction: Lynden, Archbishop Murphy, Shorecrest and Squalicum clinch berths to regionals.
‘Why not us?’ We were looking at the Seahawks and seeing how well they were doing,” Painter said. “We just thought, ‘Why not us? Why can’t we go out there and do something for MP?’ It was really cool. We really thought we were going to go all the way. That may sound weird, but that’s really how we felt. We have so much trust in our teammates and that’s how we feel right now. We’re trying to go as far as we can.” Painter’s senior campaign has been a bit easier for the third-year varsity player. Marysville Pilchuck heads into the district tournament not as an underdog, but as a team with legitimate hopes of getting one of the district’s three berths in the regional round. With returners like Painter, Cole Grinde, Nate Heckendorf and Bryce Juneau, hopes were high for the Tomahawks this season. “We’ve talked a ton about just looking at it one game at a time and not going beyond that,” Gould said. “But again, if we’re realistic we haven’t been to the state tournament since I was a high school senior. That was 1993 — a lot of years ago. It would be really awesome for these guys, for this community, if we could somehow, some way get back there.” Marysville Pilchuck and Stanwood battled into overtime on Tuesday, with the Spartans prevailing on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to clinch the league title. Fittingly, on the Tomahawks’ senior night, it was Painter who made several big shots and finished with a game-high 30 points. “You cheer for him because he’s such a wonderful young man,” Gould said. “He’s putting the team on his back and he’s unstoppable inside. He’s so poised and so patient and so selfless and smart — he’s the consummate high school player. It was senior night
and I gave him a hug and said, ‘I don’t know what I’m going to do without Michael Painter.’” Stanwood head coach Zach Ward, who played with Gould at Marysville Pilchuck in the 1990s, is among those impressed with the Tomahawks’ turnaround the past couple seasons under Gould. “I told him before the game I’m proud of what he’s done with that group,” Ward said. “They started 1-19, he invested in some kids and you can see by their effort (Tuesday night) that paid off. He’s one of the most positive people I know just in life, and I think that shows with where he’s brought that program back to be.” Gould, in his 10th year as the head coach at Marysville Pilchuck, won a league title his first season. But that was a while back and leads to a unique dilemma for the Tomahawks head coach should MP find itself celebrating a district championship. “Just thinking about cutting down nets,” Gould said. “Coaches that have all that success, they’re just so used to doing it. This is just an afterthought for us, like, ‘Oh my gosh, do we have a method for doing something like that if we get to do it? A net-cutting strategy? Who gets the ladder? Who’s holding the ladder?’ “We don’t want Mike to get hurt.” Painter wants to take it one step further. “The ideal ending is to play in the (Tacoma) Dome,” he said. “To get there and show everyone that Marysville Pilchuck has a strong basketball program. And to kind of take away from that incident on October 24th — the shooting. Everyone kind of sees our school as that and I feel like our football program worked really hard to show everyone that we’re a community. The basketball program is trying to do that as well.”
1A Boys Where: Higher seeds for loserout games, Mount Vernon High School for semifinals When: Games start at 7 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon on Saturday Favorite: King’s Dark horse: Sultan Herald prediction: King’s, Lynden Christian, South Whidbey and Sultan clinch berths to 1A Bi-Districts, which begin Tuesday at the highest seed and then move to Mountlake Terrace High School next Friday and Saturday. Herald staff
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impressive given that the coaching staff was concerned that she had suffered a significant knee injury in Tuesday’s loss to Jackson. Hezekiah played with a knee brace, but it didn’t seem to hinder her performance. “We didn’t know this morning if she’d be able to play,” Gibb said. “She’s a gamer. She wants to be on the floor.” Mariner led throughout most of the first half, but Mount Vernon battled back to take a lead in the third quarter. The Bulldogs extended that lead to as many as
nine in the fourth quarter, but two 3s by Hezekiah got the Marauders to within two before time ran out. She kept her team in the game late, but struggled in the early parts of the final period. “Our gameplan was to try to eliminate the time the ball was spent in (Hezekiah) and (Grebovic’s) hands because they are their top two scorers,” Hinderman said. “We wanted to pressure them all night long and get them tired. In the end, (Hezekiah) missed some free throws that she normally doesn’t and some shots that she normally doesn’t. “She’s impressive and I think her and Joscelynn (Evans) are going to have quite the career competing against each other for the next few
years.” Evans, a freshman for Mount Vernon, led her team with 15 points. After the game, Gibb made sure his team knew it accomplished a lot, despite missing out on districts. “I told them, ‘not everyone gets to play bonus basketball,’ Gibb said. “‘Not everyone gets to play a 21st game. We took care of the things we needed to take care of the past two weeks to put ourselves in that position.’” At Mount Vernon H.S. Mariner Mount Vernon
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Mariner—Mattie Janes 2, Jenna Moores 3, Allison Marken 8, Sam Silver 0, Brenyn Hart 0, Joscelynn Evans 15, Brittany Munson 2, Abigail Brown 9. Mariner—Denisa Grebovic 3, Carlita Vilchez 0, Emily Saga 0, Kateleen Setrick 0, Hannah Hezekiah 31, Zaira Rubio 0, Payten Redwood 0, Tanya Kochergina 3. 3-point goals—Grebovic 1, Hezekiah 6, Kochergina 1, Evans 1. Records—Mariner 3-12 league, 4-17 overall. Mount Vernon 4-11, 7-14.
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GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL | At A Glance 4A Girls Where: Higher seeds for opening round, Everett Community College for semifinals When: Games start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, 3 p.m. at EvCC on Saturday Favorite: Lake Stevens Dark horse: Kamiak Herald Prediction: Lake Stevens and Monroe clinch berths to regionals
3A Girls Where: Higher seeds for opening round, Jackson High School for semifinals When: Games start at 7 p.m. on Friday, 6 p.m. at Jackson H.S. on Tuesday Favorite: Lynnwood Dark Horse: Edmonds-Woodway Herald Prediction: Lynnwood, Arlington and Glacier Peak clinch berths to regionals
2A Girls Where: Higher seeds for opening round, Mount Vernon High School for semifinals When: Games start at 7 p.m. on Saturday, 6 p.m. at Mount Vernon H.S. on Tuesday Favorite: Burlington-Edison Dark Horse: Shorecrest Herald Prediction: BurlingtonEdison, Archbishop Murphy, Shorecrest and Lynden clinch berths to regionals
1A Girls Where: Higher seeds for all rounds except placing games. Consolation finals and finals at Mount Vernon H.S. When: Games start at 7 p.m. on Friday, 3:45 p.m. at Mount Vernon H.S. on Saturday Favorite: Lynden Christian Dark Horse: Nooksack Valley Herald Prediction: Lynden Christian, King's, Nooksack Valley and Mount Baker clinch berths to 1A Bi-Districts, which begin Wednesday at the higher seed and then move to Mountlake Terrace High School next Friday and Saturday. Herald staff
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Case No. 14-2-04705-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AS TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; JANE DOE DIXON, WIFE OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; AND JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; JANE DOE DIXON, WIFE OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; ZACHARY DIXON AND JANE DOE DIXON, HUSBAND AND WIFE; DAVID DIXON AND JANE DOE DIXON, HUSBAND AND WIFE; RIVER-N-FOREST ESTATES, INC.; RIVER’S FOREST ESTATES, INC.; JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendants. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON To: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; JANE DOE DIXON, WIFE OF WILLIAM RAY DIXON, DECEASED; AND JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 15th day of January, 2015, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled cour t, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff Nationstar Mortgage LLC and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, Katherine A. Christofolis and Justin T. Jastrzebski of Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. at their offices below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of said action is to judicially foreclose on the following described real property: PARCEL A: L OT 1 6 , B L O C K 1 , R I V E R N F O R E S T D I V I S I O N 4 , ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VO L U M E 2 0 O F P L AT S , PA G E 1 5 , R E C O R D S O F SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DELINEATED ON RIVER N FOREST DIVISION 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VO L U M E 2 0 O F P L AT S , PA G E 1 5 , R E C O R D S O F SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 23013 N River Dr, Granite Falls, WA 98252 DATED this 9th day of January, 2015. BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. By: /s/ Katherine A. Christofilis Katherine A. Christofolis, WSBA #42584 Justin T. Jastrzebski, WSBA #46680 Attorneys for Plaintiff EDH610398 Published: January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 2015.
OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; SANDRA LYNN KUMMER AND JOHN DOE, HUSBAND AND WIFE; CAROL ANNE GLAZE AND JOHN DOE, HUSBAND AND WIFE; ROBERT JAMES O’BRIEN JR. AND JANE DOE, HUSBAND AND WIFE; ANDREA KAY SALZBURG AND JOHN DOE, HUSBAND AND WIFE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS A NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK F.S.B., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO COUNTRYWIDE BANK, F.S.B.; LAKEWOOD COMMONS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED , AND JOHN AND JANE DOES, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON To: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; JANE DOE O’BRIEN, WIFE OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; AND JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 29th day of January, 2015, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff Nationstar Mortgage LLC and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, Katherine A. Christofilis and Justin T. Jastrzebski of Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. at their offices below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of said action is to judicially foreclose on the following described real property: THE FOLLOWING APARTMENT OF THE NAMED CONDOMINIUM INTENDED ONLY FOR THE STATED USE. ACCORDING TO SURVEY MAP AND SET OF PLANS RECORDED AS NOTED, AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED AS NOTED, TOGETHER WITH THE STATED PERCENTAGE OF UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES APPERTAINING TO SAID APARTMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF SPECIFIC LIMITED COMMON AREAS STATED BELOW, IF ANY, THE GENERAL LOCATIONS OF WHICH ARE SHOWN IN THE SURVEY MAP AND PLANS, BUT THE EXACT DIMENSIONS OF WHICH MAY NOT BE DEFINED: CONDOMINIUM: LAKEWOOD COMMONS USE: RESIDENTIAL VOLUME: 54 OF CONDOMINIUMS PAGE(S): 183 TROUGH 192, INCLUSIVE, SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES VOLUME 53 OF CONDOMINIUMS, PAGES 125 THROUGH 131. INCLUSIVE, AND VOLUME 52 OF CONDOMINIUMS, PAGES 123 THROUGH 129, INCLUSIVE AMENDED VOLUME: 55 OF CONDOMINIUMS AMENDED PAGE(S): 208 THROUGH 217, INCLUSIVE AMENDED VOLUME: 56 OF CONDOMINIUMS AMENDED PAGE(S): 86 THROUGH 95, INCLUSIVE SURVEY MAP AND PLANS RECORDING NUMBER(S): 9301135001, SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES RECORDING NUMBERS 9204305004 AND 9106215005 AMENDED SURVEY MAP AND PLANS RECORDING NUMBER 9309105002 AND 9401065002 DECLARATION RECORDING NUMBER(S): 9301130430, SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES RECORDING NUMBERS 9204300871 AND 9106210534 AMENDED DECLARATION RECORDING NUMBER(S): 9303100305, 9309100343, 9312300771, 9401060169, 9405260845 AND 9411150280 RECORDS OF: SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON UNIT NUMBER: 120 FRACTIONAL INTEREST: 1/249 PARKING SPACE NUMBER(S): ATTACHED GARAGE Commonly known as: 17826 27th Ave NE #120, Marysville, WA 98271 DATED this 26th day of January, 2015. BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. By: KATHERINE A. CHRISTOFILIS Katherine A. Christofolis, WSBA #42584 Justin T. Jastrzebski, WSBA #46680 Attorneys for Plaintiff EDH612663 Published: January 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 2015.
CITY OF GRANITE FALLS ORDINANCE NO. 888-2015 A N O R D I N A N C E O F T H E C I T Y O F G R A N I T E FA L L S , WA S H I N G TO N , R E L AT I N G TO F I R E C O D E AU T H O R I T Y, INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT AMENDING GRANITE F A L L S M U N I C I PA L C O D E S E C T I O N 1 5 . 0 2 . 1 2 0 “INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (CHAPTER 51-54A WAC)”; AMENDING SECTION 15.02.170 ENTITLED “ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. THE FULL TEXT WILL BE MAILED UPON REQUEST Darla Reese City Clerk EDH615057 Published: February 12, 2015.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed submittals will be received by the Snohomish County Purchasing Division for the following: RFQ-02-15DW, Bridge #102 Replacement Project-Design Services SEALED PROPOSALS DUE: March 5, 2015, 3:00 P.M., Exactly, Pacific Local Time Complete specifications may be obtained in person from the Snohomish County Purchasing Division, address below; by calling (425) 388-3344; or may be downloaded from: http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/bids.aspx Sealed Bids must be delivered before the due date & time either: 1. by hand to the Snohomish County Purchasing Division, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, 6th Floor, Everett, Washington 98201, or 2. by mail to the attention of the Snohomish County Purchasing Division, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, MS 507, Everett, WA 98201. Note: Hand delivered submittals will not be accepted at any County location other than the County Purchasing Division as described above. Snohomish County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Depar tment of Transpor tation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all submitters that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit qualifications in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Snohomish County Purchasing Division 143686 - PW Engineering Svcs EDH615059 Published: February 12, 2015.
Case No. 14-2-05337-0 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AS TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; JANE DOE O’BRIEN, WIFE OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; AND JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT J. O’BRIEN, DECEASED; JANE DOE O’BRIEN, WIFE
CORRECTION NOTICE 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold their regular meeting and Public Hearing to establish the 2015 County Noxious Weed List on February 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Snohomish County Operations Center located at 8915 Cathcar t Way, Snohomish, WA. Subsequent meetings will be held on the following dates: March 12, April 9, May 14, September 10, and December 10. The Board encourages public participation. The meetings are open to the public and are for the purpose of conducting Noxious Weed Control Board business. The primary purpose of the first meeting is to establish the County noxious weed list. The 2015 noxious weed list will be available at the WSU Extension Office and at the Noxious Weed Control Board office 8915 Cathcart Way, Snohomish, WA. For more information call (425) 388-7548 or (425) 388-7500 E-mail sonny.gohrman@snoco.org EDH612965 Published: January 30, 31; February 12, 13, 2015. NOTICE OF APPLICATION CITY OF LYNNWOOD RAHMANI 2-LOT SHORT SUBDIVISION (File No. STP-002469-2015) Application and Project Description: On January 26, 2015, Aziz Rahmani submitted an application to subdivide one parcel totaling approximately 16,470 sq. ft. into two lots. The property is zoned Residential Single-Family 7,200 Sq. Ft. (RS-7). Access to the lots will be provided off of 76th Ave W. Lot 1 will contain approximately 8,970 (gross) sq.ft. and lot 2 approximately 7,500 (gross) sq.ft. The application was deemed complete on February 6, 2015. Location: The property is located at 19814 76th Ave. W.; Assessor’s Parcel No. 27041900115200. Preliminary Short Plat Subdivision Approval: The proposal will be reviewed for compliance with City of Lynnwood and Washington State requirements for short plat s u b d i v i s i o n s. T h e M ayo r o f Ly n n wo o d w i l l t h e n m a ke a determination to grant or deny preliminary approval. The Mayor’s decision will be publicly noticed by posting on the project site and in the Everett Herald newspaper, but no public hearing will be held unless the Mayor’s decision is appealed. Comments: Comments concerning this project should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Community Development Department, PO Box 5008, Ly n n w o o d , WA 9 8 0 4 6 O R d e l i ve r e d t o t h e C o m m u n i t y Development Department office at 4114 198th St SW, Suite 7. Contact: T h e f i l e o n t h i s p r o j e c t i s m a i n t a i n e d i n t h e C o m mu n i t y Development Department office and is available for review at the above listed address. If you have questions, please contact Michele Szafran, Associate Planner, at (425) 670-5408 or m s z a f ra n @ c i . l y n n wo o d . wa . u s. P l e a s e m a ke r e fe r e n c e t o STP-002469-2015 when making contact. Project Contact: Aziz Rahmani P.O. Box 25561 Seattle, WA 98165 Date of this Notice: February 12, 2015 Comment Period Ends: February 26, 2015 Published: February 12, 2015. EDH614699
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County will receive and open sealed proposals from bidders currently prequalified by the District for the following work: Request for Proposal No. 1644 PWC - CIRCUIT 12-1532 - SOUTH CAMANO DISTRIBUTION LINE CLEARANCE at the District office of Contracts/Purchasing, 1802 - 75th Street S.W., Everett, Washington, on Wednesday, the 25th day of February, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. (Local Time). Address proposals to P.O. Box 1107, Everett, Washington 98206-1107. Proposals received after this time will not be considered. The bid opening is public and all proposals will be read aloud. Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid, excluding tax. Contractors must be prequalified prior to bidding on this prequalified electrical work for Category D-1, Right-Of-Way Clearing & Maintenance, Tree and Brush Work. This contract work consists of providing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to trim, cut, treat, remove, clear, and dispose of trees and brush, as well as perform reseeding work and application of herbicides under and along approximately 25.7 pole miles of the District’s Distribution System. Work to be performed is located in the vicinity of South Camano Island, Island County, Washington. The specific work location commences at the South Camano Substation proceeding south along East Camano Drive and then proceeds north along West Camano Drive. There will be a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the South Camano Substation, 1340 Elger Bay Road, Camano Island, Washington. For additional information pertaining to this Request for Proposal, please visit www.snopud.com, select “Bids” and select “RFP No. 1644”. This Notice to Bidders, the Planholders List, Addenda, Bid Responses, Award Recommendation, and Bid Protest Procedures are available for viewing on the District’s website, in read only format. The electronic file is provided as a cour tesy to the Prospective Bidders by the District. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS by STEVE KLEIN CEO/GENERAL MANAGER DATE: February 10, 2015 Published: February 12, 2015. EDH615053
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Thursday, 02.12.2015 The Daily Herald TODAY
Western WA Northwest Weather
56°47°
Cloudy today; periods of rain, except dry near the Cascades. Cloudy tonight. A little rain tomorrow, but dry near the Cascades.
Bellingham 55/45
Cloudy with a couple of showers
TOMORROW
59°48° Mostly cloudy, evening showers
SATURDAY
Mountains
Stanwood 56/46
Arlington Eastern WA 58/43 Granite Patchy fog during the Falls morning; otherwise, Marysvile 55/43 cloudy today. Mostly 57/46 cloudy tonight. Cloudy Langley EVERETT Lake Stevens tomorrow morning, then 56/47 54/46 55/43 some sun in the afternoon. Mukilteo Snohomish Gold Bar 55/47 57/44 57/44 Lynnwood Mill Creek Index Monroe Sultan 55/45 54/41 55/45 57/44 57/44 Kirkland Redmond 56/45 57/45 Seattle Bellevue 57/46 58/46
53°47° 52°42° Intervals of clouds and sunshine
MONDAY
50°39° Plenty of sun
Mount Vernon 56/45
Oak Harbor 55/47
Early shower, dry afternoon
SUNDAY
Clouds and limited sun today; a shower possible across the north. Snow level above 7,000 feet. Mostly cloudy tonight with spotty showers.
Port Orchard 57/46
Puget Sound
Wind southeast 7-14 knots today. Seas 1-2 feet. Spotty showers. Wind north 4-8 knots tonight. Seas 1-2 feet. Overcast.
Tacoma 58/43
Everett
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through 5 p.m. yesterday High/low ..................................... 56/43 Normal high/low ....................... 48/37 Records (1952/1929) ................. 64/19 Barometric pressure (noon) ... 30.20 S 24 hours ending 5 p.m. ............... 0.00” Month to date ............................. 2.50” Normal month to date ............... 1.52” Year to date ................................. 4.84” Normal year to date ................... 5.60”
Yesterday’s offender ....... Particulates
Good: 0-50; Moderate: 51-100, Unhealthy (for sensitive groups): 101-150; Unhealthy: 151-200; Very unhealthy: 201300; Hazardous: 301-500 WA Dept. of Environmental Quality
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through 5 p.m. yesterday High/low ..................................... 57/37 Normal high/low ....................... 48/37 Records (2015/2009) ................. 57/28 Barometric pressure (noon) ... 30.21 F 24 hours ending 5 p.m. ............... 0.09” Month to date ............................. 3.28” Normal month to date ............... 1.58” Year to date ................................. 9.66” Normal year to date ................... 7.22”
Mercury ..... Venus ......... Mars ........... Jupiter ........ Saturn ........ Uranus ....... Neptune ..... Pluto ...........
Rises 6:10 a.m. 8:23 a.m. 8:28 a.m. 4:37 p.m. 2:17 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 7:54 a.m. 5:13 a.m.
Sets ........ 3:32 p.m. ........ 7:45 p.m. ........ 8:10 p.m. ........ 7:21 a.m. ...... 11:24 a.m. ........ 9:55 p.m. ........ 6:33 p.m. ........ 2:04 p.m.
World Weather City
Today Hi/Lo/W Amsterdam 42/33/sh Athens 47/41/pc Baghdad 65/41/s Bangkok 90/76/pc Beijing 42/21/pc Berlin 45/29/s Buenos Aires 89/60/pc Cairo 58/46/s Dublin 44/39/sh Hong Kong 70/61/pc Jerusalem 46/36/pc Johannesburg 83/60/s London 44/38/pc
Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W 49/39/s 52/42/pc 67/42/s 90/75/pc 46/24/s 43/29/s 78/62/s 61/47/pc 46/38/r 70/63/pc 47/38/pc 84/62/pc 48/42/r
Vancouver
Feet 5.6 8.3 1.3 ---
through 5 p.m. yesterday High/low ..................................... 57/42 Normal high/low ....................... 49/35 Records (1983/1981) ................. 60/21 Barometric pressure (noon) ... 30.21 F 24 hours ending 5 p.m. ............... 0.00” Month to date ............................. 1.23” Normal month to date ............... 0.62” Year to date ................................. 4.36” Normal year to date ................... 2.85”
Sunrise today ....................... 7:21 a.m. Sunset tonight ..................... 5:26 p.m. Moonrise today ................... 1:33 a.m. Moonset today ................... 11:22 a.m.
New Feb 18
First Feb 25
Full Mar 5
Last Mar 13
City
Today Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Madrid 50/36/pc 53/41/pc Manila 87/74/pc 86/75/sh Mexico City 66/45/sh 66/44/pc Moscow 35/27/c 33/23/sn Paris 47/35/pc 52/41/pc Rio de Janeiro 97/78/s 97/79/s Riyadh 85/55/pc 77/55/pc Rome 56/40/pc 55/41/c Singapore 87/75/pc 88/76/pc Stockholm 38/28/pc 35/31/c Sydney 85/69/t 79/69/t Tokyo 53/37/s 50/35/pc Toronto 15/-13/sf 11/2/c
53/44
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Port Angeles
Everett 56/47
59/34/c 53/36/c 49/28/pc
58/38/pc 54/39/pc 49/32/pc
60/44/c 61/34/c 60/43/c 61/28/pc 62/37/pc 60/42/c
59/47/pc 60/35/pc 59/44/pc 61/29/pc 62/38/pc 59/45/pc
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Today Hi/Lo/W Albany 28/-3/sn Albuquerque 57/32/s Amarillo 55/35/s Anchorage 33/22/sf Atlanta 45/24/pc Atlantic City 43/15/c Austin 60/36/pc Baltimore 42/11/c Baton Rouge 61/28/s Billings 59/41/c Birmingham 42/20/s Boise 59/34/c Boston 28/7/sn Buffalo 18/-6/sf Burlington, VT 27/-6/sf Charleston, SC 64/26/s Charleston, WV 29/8/sf Charlotte 52/19/pc Cheyenne 56/35/pc Chicago 13/5/pc Cincinnati 25/13/sf Cleveland 16/0/sf Columbus, OH 21/8/sf Dallas 55/35/s Denver 62/34/pc Des Moines 19/16/s Detroit 13/0/sf El Paso 59/36/pc Evansville 26/17/pc Fairbanks 8/-9/pc Fargo 9/6/pc Fort Myers 70/46/s Fresno 70/46/s Grand Rapids 14/3/sf Greensboro 49/17/pc Hartford 29/2/sn Honolulu 79/66/c Houston 65/39/pc Indianapolis 19/9/pc
60/34
Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W 6/-9/pc 64/35/s 65/39/s 33/23/s 46/29/s 25/17/s 67/43/s 26/16/pc 56/34/s 61/35/s 46/26/s 58/38/pc 15/-1/pc 8/6/c 1/-12/pc 46/28/s 27/21/pc 42/23/s 57/37/s 24/11/sn 29/24/c 18/13/c 25/21/c 67/39/s 62/35/s 39/17/pc 19/16/c 67/40/pc 35/29/pc 8/-20/pc 18/-9/pc 65/39/s 73/48/s 21/15/sn 37/21/pc 12/-5/pc 80/71/pc 64/45/s 28/21/c
Redding 76/45
Roseburg Salem Montana Butte Great Falls Missoula Alaska Anchorage
62/44/c 61/42/c
63/46/pc 61/45/pc
51/28/c 58/36/c 50/31/c
53/27/pc 59/39/pc 51/29/pc
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33/23/s
Today Hi/Lo/W Jackson, MS 49/23/s Kansas City 29/20/s Knoxville 33/17/sf Las Vegas 72/48/s Little Rock 46/24/s Los Angeles 88/58/s Louisville 28/16/pc Lubbock 55/33/pc Memphis 38/23/s Miami 76/53/s Milwaukee 13/7/pc Minneapolis 15/9/pc Mobile 59/25/s Montgomery 53/24/s Newark 38/8/sf New Orleans 61/35/s New York City 36/9/sf Norfolk 48/21/pc Oakland 70/46/s Oklahoma City 48/30/s Omaha 24/18/s Orlando 70/41/s Palm Springs 82/56/s Philadelphia 42/11/sf Phoenix 79/53/s Pittsburgh 26/4/sf Portland, ME 23/10/sn Portland, OR 60/42/c Providence 29/3/sn
Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W 53/33/s 47/28/s 37/25/pc 76/49/s 52/32/s 89/58/s 34/28/pc 69/34/s 46/31/s 73/50/s 24/12/sn 28/2/pc 53/31/s 51/28/s 19/9/s 53/39/s 18/10/s 31/21/s 70/45/s 64/36/s 44/23/pc 61/37/s 86/58/s 23/17/pc 82/56/s 19/13/c 15/-10/pc 59/45/pc 13/-2/pc
City
Today Hi/Lo/W Raleigh 51/20/pc Rapid City 52/32/pc Reno 68/35/s Richmond 49/17/pc Sacramento 70/45/s St. Louis 26/17/s St. Petersburg 67/43/s Salt Lake City 60/35/pc San Antonio 61/41/pc San Diego 81/61/s San Francisco 69/52/s San Jose 74/46/s Stockton 70/42/s Syracuse 24/-7/sf Tallahassee 67/28/s Tampa 68/42/s Tempe 79/52/s Topeka 32/23/s Tucson 71/49/pc Tulsa 41/28/s Washington, DC 42/16/c Wichita 39/25/s Winston-Salem 46/18/pc Yuma 84/57/s
58/45/c 48/37/pc 55/45/c 56/43/r Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W 38/22/s 59/25/s 70/36/s 34/18/s 71/44/s 45/29/pc 56/41/s 61/37/s 66/48/pc 80/59/s 68/51/s 74/45/s 70/43/s 6/-3/sf 54/28/s 58/40/s 81/53/s 50/28/s 77/53/pc 60/31/s 30/21/s 55/31/s 37/22/pc 84/58/pc
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Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.
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Jerry Tarkanian led UNLV to a national title in 1990.
after a Las Vegas newspaper published a photo of three of his UNLV players in a hot tub with a convicted bookmaker. Tarkanian briefly coached the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs before returning to college in 1995 at Fresno State, his alma mater. He retired for good in 2002. He left three major-college schools — Long Beach State, UNLV and Fresno State — in varying states of infractions disarray, but he maintained that NCAA charges were trumped up by a governing body out to get him.
He once told the Los Angeles Times: “I’ll resent them forever. That’s in my blood.” Tarkanian vs. NCAA was the legal version of Ali vs. Frazier, two combatants exchanging blows for decades. The feud’s origins date to the early 1970s when Tarkanian, while coaching Long Beach State, penned critical columns for the local newspaper alleging the NCAA targeted smaller schools. Tarkanian would later famously quip, “The NCAA is so upset at UCLA they’ll put Northridge on two years’ probation.” The coach never claimed he was a saint — his problem, he said, was the hypocrisy. “In major college basketball, nine out of 10 teams break the rules . the other one is in last place,” he wrote. The NCAA denied ever singling out Tarkanian. “The issue of a vendetta against Jerry Tarkanian is an absolute myth,” an NCAA spokesman once said. “Jerry Tarkanian has essentially gotten the same treatment everybody else has gotten.” In a 1992 profile of Tarkanian for the Times Sunday Magazine, Michael J. Goodman wrote: “Tarkanian has a perfect record of conceding little, admitting less, confessing nothing and denying what seems undeniable. ... The person most responsible for Tarkanian’s troubles is Tarkanian.” Tarkanian, with his droopy eyes and slouched shoulders, appealed to the downtrodden. He befriended high school coaches and wasn’t afraid to recruit after dark in the toughest neighborhoods. Low grade-point averages didn’t scare him, either. He was one of the first coaches to heavily recruit African-Americans out of junior colleges, and he loved transfers from major programs. “They already have their cars paid for. I’m not kidding,” he wrote in his 2005 memoir, “Runnin’ Rebel.”
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Hall of Famer Tarkanian dies at 84 It was dictated long ago that Jerry Tarkanian would be remembered as more than a basketball coach who won a lot of games. He was collegiate sport’s champion of lost causes and hard-luck cases, an underdog fighting the alleged hypocrisies of the “Big Brother” establishment. The man dubbed “Tark the Shark,” who famously chomped a wet towel on the basketball bench, transformed the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, into a glitzy powerhouse as he waged a decades-long war against the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It was a war, many could conclude, that Tarkanian ultimately won. He died Wednesday at 84, feeling vindicated by an NCAA court settlement, while also living long enough to savor his belated 2013 enshrinement into basketball’s hall of fame. He had been fighting an infection since he was hospitalized Monday in Las Vegas with breathing difficulties, his family said. Tarkanian never had a losing record in 38 seasons, finishing 988-228 overall, with a major-college mark of 778-202. He won four California junior college state championships and four times led UNLV to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. He claimed one NCAA title victory on the basketball court, with his run-and-fun UNLV team of 1990. And he split two in-court cases with the NCAA, losing a 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court decision but later gaining a $2.5 million settlement. Tarkanian’s coaching talents, particularly his brilliance as a defensive tactician, were overshadowed by off-court controversies surrounding alleged recruiting violations and a host of other infractions. In 1991, at the height of his success, Tarkanian abruptly announced his retirement
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Young leads Ducks by USC Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Joseph Young scored 26 points to lead Oregon to an 80-75 win against USC on Wednesday night. Dillon Brooks and Elgin Cook each scored 15 points as the Ducks (18-7, 8-4 Pac-12) never trailed and won their fourth straight. USC missed 11 of its first 13 field-goal attempts and shot 33 percent in the first half.
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Barbara Green cleans up Tuesday after helping put the finishing touches on the display garden “Love the Space You’re In” by Everett’s Susan Browne Landscape Design for this year’s Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. The 27th annual show, themed “Romance Blossoms,” opened Wednesday.
Romance will blossom this weekend at Northwest Flower & Garden Show By Andrea Brown
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Plants. Tools. Art. Experts. Aphrodisiacs. Botanical cocktails. This show is about as garden-variety as it gets. The annual five-day Northwest Flower & Garden Show is daily through Sunday at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. This year’s theme is “Romance Blossoms.” What’s not to love? The show’s 23 display gardens, 110 seminars by experts and 350 exhibitors are all included in the admission. Seminars cover garden tips from bedroom to biblical proportion. Learn an earful from North Carolina plant expert Helen Yoest, author of “Plants With Benefits: An Uninhibited Guide to Aphrodisiac Plants.” She’ll speak at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day? Well, if you have a better way, she’ll speak again at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 15. Other speakers include Beth Evans-Ramos,
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Susan Browne, of Everett’s Susan Browne Landscade Design, created this display garden for last year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show. This will be Browne’s 10th year participating in the show.
MamaKnowsherCocktails. com blogger on toasting a healthier happy hour; National Wildlife Federation naturalist David Mizejewski; Shirley Pinchev Sidell, expert on Bible gardens; and, of course, our own Ciscoe Morris. This is the 10th year Susan Browne, of Everett, has created a display garden. “It’s a really bizarre hobby,” said Browne, owner of Susan Browne Landscape Design.
“Every year you find different people and make something new. That makes it fun.” Her collaborators in the garden are Iron Idiom and Green Touch General Contractors. The garden is named “Love the Space You’re In.” It fits with Browne’s artistic statement: “Love must be nurtured, and so must a garden. This garden creates a reciprocal effect as well, allowing its visitors to either rest or stretch
The Northwest Flower & Garden Show runs daily through Feb. 15 at the Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 13 and 14; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 15. Learn more at www.gardenshow.com. Tickets: Day pass is $22. A two-day pass is $31 and a five-day pass is $70. Children 12 and younger are free. their gardening knowledge and experiment.” The garden has a potter’s cottage, flagstone-based patio with seating and a custom firepit surrounded by colorful flower beds and garden art — and her daughter. “My daughter, she’s now 14, has grown up with me doing this,” Browne said. “She decided she’s going to be the potter. So she’s going to have her little potting coat on.” For Sandy Darnold, of Lynnwood, the display gardens
are the highlight of the annual show. “They are inspirational. Mostly it’s kind of dreaming,” Darnold said. “I wander through all the booths. I like looking at all the yard art. There’s a guy who has some metal art I really like, these giant chickens. I bought a giant sun, but I like those chickens. When I have the right place someday, I’m going to get those chickens.” The show’s new “City Living” area spotlights the use of foliage, containers, art and outdoor furniture to create an outdoor environment for those with limited space. The floral competition artistry of spectacularly arranged blooms showcases designers and florists. The Family Farm Center has hands-on activities, with an emphasis on urban farming for all ages. Children can also participate in a show-wide treasure hunt. Actually, the whole show is a giant treasure hunt. Andrea Brown: 425-3393443; abrown@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @reporterbrown.
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ld toys are expensive today because they are scarce. Children played with the toys, damaged them, scratched the paint, lost parts and eventually the toy was discarded because of its shabby condition. Today collectors of early tin toys pay premium prices for toys in good condition with most of the original paint. To repaint it lowers the value. One of the most famous 19th century American toy makers was George Brown. He worked in Connecticut from 1856 to about 1880. The toys were made of tin-plated sheet metal cut into pieces, soldered together and hand painted. His partner was a clock maker and they made their own clockwork mechanisms. They made both push toys
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and toys that moved after the clockwork was wound. A well-documented tin toy was made to represent the horse Dexter, a famous harness racing champion of the 1860s. A Currier and Ives print and many weathervanes pictured Dexter during his career. The horse was on a wheeled platform and originally had a removable rider but only one complete toy is known today. A riderless horse was offered for about $1,500 at a past auction by Bertoia in Vineland, New Jersey. It would sell for much more today. Q: I have a redwood rocking chair that has springs in the back for recoil. It was made by Vandy-Craft of Chicago, Illinois. How old is it and what is it worth? A: The name “Vandy-Craft” was
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CALENDAR EVENTS Snohomish Conservation District Plant Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Commercial Building No. 400, Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. For more: www.theplantsale.org. Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Display gardens, seminars and more than 300 exhibitors, through 15, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 through 14 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets are $22. A two-day pass is $31 and a five-day pass is $70. For more: www. gardenshow.com. Plea for plants: The Carmelite Institute in Stanwood is having their first Plant Sale on May 2 to benefit the Meditation Gardens. To donate garden plants or garden art, contact Pam Barden 360-9414303 or email swbarden@netzero.com. The club will supply pots and will pick up donations. Edible plant sale: Fresh salads and crisp peas from your garden, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14, Pacific Market Center Parking Garage, 6100 4th Ave., Seattle. Choose from a delectable array of organically, and locally grown cool season veggie, herb, flower and fruit plants and get your dream garden growing. Early Bird tickets get first pick of the plants or volunteer and get in for free. May Edible Plant Sale is May 2 and 3, with tomato varieties and other warm season crops like peppers, squash and corn. For more: www.seattletilth.org. “Expanding Botanical Horizons, Plants You Won’t Find at The Big Box Stores”: Session with Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 20, Social Hall of the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4515 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. Part of the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation Annual Winter Lecture Series. Season tickets for all eight sessions are $85 or individual lectures are $20. For more: www.gardenlectures. com. “Start Annual Flowers and Vegetables from Seed”: Session by Andy Sudkamp, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 21 at Evergreen Arboretum, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. Learn tips and tricks to
PLANT OF MERIT ensure successful seed starting to save you money and give you a wider variety of choices. Part of Evergreen Arboretum Foundation 2015 speaker series. RSVP at www.evergreenarboretum.com; call 425257-8597; or email contactus@evergreen arboretum.com. “Small Fruits, Big Harvests”: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Part of Learn to Grow Your Own Groceries, a 10-class series continuing through March, at WSU Snohomish County Extension’s Cougar Auditorium and Evergreen Room, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, inside McCollum Park. Cost: $25. For more: information: snohomish.wsu.edu/ growing-groceries.
CLASSES Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens 2015 monthly classes: Noon to 1 p.m., 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. Generally limited to 25 participants. RSVP at www. evergreenarboretum.com; call 425-2578597; or email: contactus@evergreenarboretum.com. Prune Almost Everything, March 21: Emile Van den Akker, Owner, Van den Akker Landscaping A hands-on pruning class. Learn how to prune almost anything. Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation Annual Winter Lecture Series for 2015: Northwest garden experts and personalities in eight sessions on alternate Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. through April 10, Social Hall of the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4515 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. Learn new information and talk shop with like-minded gardeners. Speakers will have books for sale and signing. Some will bring plants. March 6, Ciscoe Morris: A Visual Tour of Ciscoe’s Garden. March 20, Lisa Taylor: Trellis and Vertical Gardening. March 27, Riz Reyes: Designing Spaces with Extraordinary Plants. April 10, Dan Hinkley: Grasses and Grass-Like Plants for the PNW. Season tickets for all eight sessions are $85 or individual lectures are $20. For more: www.gardenlectures.com. Learn to Grow Your Own Groceries: 10-class series continuing through March, WSU Snohomish County Exten-
sion’s Cougar Auditorium and Evergreen Room, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, inside McCollum Park. Cost: $25 per class; five classes for $100. These classes meet 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Feb. 28: Early Start = Early Harvest. March 7: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs, & Pollinators. March 14: Weeding and Watering. March 21: Small Space & Vertical Gardening. March 28: Growing Heat Lovers in the Chilly Northwest. Register online at GrowingGroceries.BrownPaperTickets.com. For more: information: snohomish.wsu.edu/ growing-groceries.
NURSERY CLASSES These local nurseries feature gardening classes, guest speakers and special events throughout the year, often for no charge. Check their websites or call for details. Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com. Falling Water Gardens: Free classes in creating and caring for a pond, 17516 Highway 203, Monroe; 360-863-1400, www.fallingwatergardens.com. McAuliffe’s Valley Nursery: 11910 Springhetti Road, Snohomish; 360-8621323; www.mcauliffesvalleynursery.com. Molbak’s Garden & Home: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000; www.molbaks.com. Li’l Sprout Nursery: 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-482-5276; www.lilsproutnursery.com. Pine Creek Nursery: 23225 Sofie Road, Monroe; 360-863-8866; www. pinecreeknursery.com. Sky Nursery: 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-546-4851; www.skynursery.com. Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002; www. sunnysidenursery.net. Classes are free. Wight’s Home & Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www. wights.com. To submit an item for the Home & Garden calendar, e-mail features@heraldnet.com.
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Calluna vulgaris, or “Yellow Beauty.”
WHAT: Calluna vulgaris Also known as “Yellow Beauty,” this brilliantly colored Scotch heather adds interest to a winter border. Although its spiked red summer flowers are impressive, its fall and winter tones of deep gold and red create magic during a long grey winter. A beautiful slow growing evergreen groundcover, heather attracts bees and butterflies and thrives in poor soil. In fact, too much fertilizer can ruin heather as can hard pruning. A light shaping is all that is needed after flowering. It must have good
drainage so that the roots do not stand in water. A deep planting hole is advised. SUN OR SHADE: Heather performs well in full sun or part shade. SIZE: Typically grows to 1- to 21⁄2-feet tall and 2 feet wide. SEE IT: In the Heaths and Heathers border at the WSU Snohomish County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Source: Sandra Schumacher, Special to The Herald
GARDEN CLUBS Alderwood Garden Club: Crossroads Church, 18527 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood; Millie Lawrence at 425-743-1430; LMillieBob@gmail.com. American Rhododendron Society: Pilchuck Chapter, Red Barn, Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville; Wayne Lawson, 360-659-9218. Arlington Garden Club: Gleneagle Family Restaurant: Meg Jacobsen, 360-652-1771; e-mail info@arlingtongardenclub.org; www.arlingtongardenclub.org. Camano Garden Club: Camano Country Club; Liz Helms, helms@wavecable.com; 360-5724895.
Down to Earth Gardeners: Camano Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; LaLee Burrill, 360-387-3122.
Green Thumb Garden Club: Martha Lake Fire Station, 16819 13th Ave. W, Lynnwood; Marie Waller, 425-355-1397; greenthumbgardenclub.wix.com/gtgc1.
Edmonds Floretum Garden Club: Edmonds City Hall; Barbara Chase, 425-697-3552; www.edmondsfloretumgardenclub.org.
Greenwood Garden Club: Warm Beach Community Church, 9620 188th St. NW, Stanwood; Patricia Simmons, 360-652-4138. Mill Creek Garden Club: Shawn O’Donnell’s, 122 128th Ave. SE, Everett; Michael Crawford, 425-743-2164; michaelcarrollcrawford@gmail.com; www. millcreekgardenclub.com.
Everett Garden Club: Memorial Community Church, 710 Pecks Drive, Everett; Kathy, 360-2163306. Greenbank Garden Club: September through June, Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse, Bakken Road; 360-579-5880. www.greenbankgardenclub.org.
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Monroe Garden Club: United Methodist Church, 342 S. Lewis St., Monroe; Jeannette Susor, 360863-6160.
Mountlake Terrace Garden Club: Meets at Mountlake Terrace Library; email mltgardenclub.com.
dlw48@hotmail.com. Snohomish County Dahlia Society: Legion Park, Everett; Hills Collins, 360-659-8687 or Danielle Parshall, 425-486-6163.
Mukilteo Way Garden Club: Locations vary; Jean Skerlong, 206799-2484; www.mwgc.org.
Snohomish County Fruit Society: Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, except July and August at the Boys & Girls Club, 402 Second St., Snohomish; Rebekah Jackson, 425-3985544, email: snohomishcfs@ gmail.com; snohomishcfs. wordpress.com.
No Nonsense Garden Club: City of Arlington’s Utility Office Building, 154 W. Cox Ave., meets 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of the month, 360-435-0463. Oak Harbor Garden Club: Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland; Helene Valdez, 360-675-0392.
Snohomish Garden Club: Snohomish Senior Center; Thea Weczorek, 206-819-8162; thea_ weczorek@yahoo.com; www. snohomish gardenclub.com.
Pilchuck Fuchsia Society: Red Barn at Jennings Park, Marysville; Diane Woodard, 425-252-6215,
Sno-King Fuchsia Society: Lynnwood Fire Station No. 14, 18800 68th Ave. W.; Dorothy Anderson, 425-776-4442; rand37@frontier. com. South Whidbey Garden Club: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 6309 S. Wilson Place, Clinton; Sandy Eschen 425-443-5672; www. southwhidbeygardenclub.com. Sultan Garden Club: Sky Valley Resource Center, 701 First St.; Kathleen Tyrrell, 360-793-3920; www.sultangardenclub.webs. com. Tri-Valley Rose Society: Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville; Lorraine Karman, 360403-8148.
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1. For safety’s sake, change the locks on all exterior doors to ensure that the only people who have keys are those you have given to them personally. You should also draw up an evacuation plan and ensure there are enough smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in the house. 2. Entrust any renovations and repairs to true professionals to ensure the job is done well. If you have several similar jobs to be done (plumbing or electricity, for example), have them all done at the same time. Shop around for several quotes to keep costs to a minimum. 3. You don’t know what to do with the living room? You’re not talented in
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4. If the house is big but your many belongings are already making it feel cramped, there is a solution. Call in a home storage systems expert to show you how to maximize the space you have. 5. Lastly, if it isn’t already done, you should invest in some basic tools for maintaining the house and yard. A lawnmower and a kitted-out toolbox are always useful!
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ust like people and pets — trees get sick. Sometimes it’s as minor as the common cold (perhaps, a damaged limb), while other ailments (trunk damage) mighty call for tree removal. Several factors, such as old age, storm damage or environmental issues, can prematurely damage or kill trees. But what if you’re not sure if a tree is sick or on its last limb? “It’s kind of like going to the doctor with a cough,” says Carl Bogar, owner of Trees For Needs in Phoenix, Arizona. “The doctor has to diagnose it. Just like people, trees get older.”
But instead of a doctor, a highly rated arborist can diagnose your tree to determine whether removal is necessary. The most important reason to remove a tree — instead of saving it — is because of safety risks, highly rated arborists say. “If there are structural defects and it looks like it could fall over, you want to remove it,” Bogar says. “One of the biggest things is: Does it pose a risk? Is it monsoon ready, or would it blow over in heavy rain or a storm? If a tree has been damaged in a storm, it will need to be looked at to see if it can be fixed. If there’s a big piece of the trunk damaged, you don’t
want to consider it.” A damaged tree, Bogar says, invites disease and pathogens that weaken it further. Damaged trees also might have discolored leaves that form odd nodules and lack veins. A sick tree might decay over the course of several years. Signs of internal decay include mushrooms around the tree’s roots or twigs growing from the trunk. The bark may also form bumps or peel off, and fungus might grow around the trunk. “If there is fungus growing on the tree, it’s a sign of damage or decay,” says Gary Cooper, a highly rated arborist with Nelson Tree Specialists in
Highland, Maryland. Cooper says serious root or trunk problems typically warrant removal but notes that proper care will extend the life of a tree. “A homeowner can help trees by trimming, pruning, sometimes fertilizing and injecting them (with minerals that it may be lacking),” he says. Pruning is the most important step, Bogar says. Some trees need pruning once a year, while others benefit from two or three prunings — depending on the type of tree. Arborists recommend pruning in late fall or winter when insects are dormant and sap isn’t running. Select pruning
increases a tree’s wind resistance during storms, decreasing the chance it will fall. If you’re considering tree replacement, contact a highly rated arborist for an assessment. “An arborist has a lot of knowledge for the homeowner to utilize,” Cooper says. “Sometimes it is simple fixes. An arborist can give you a risk assessment and talk to you on how to improve your trees. They can give you a plan for the next several years.” Check that the company has accreditations through the International Society of Arboriculture, the American Society of Consulting Arborists and
the Tree Care Industry Association. Some companies, Bogar says, offer free consultations with an arborist. The cost of removing a tree depends on several factors, including its height. Many companies charge per foot. If the tree is 40 feet tall, for example, and the company charges $15 per foot, you’ll pay $600. According to recent Angie’s List reviews, members reported paying as low as $400, and up to several thousand dollars for removal services. Angie Hicks is the founder of Angie’s List, www.angieslist.com, a resource for consumer reviews.
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once had a rose garden of 100 roses right smack dab in the middle of my circle drive. I also owned a 1966 VW Bus. Both could be grounds for questioning my sanity. What do these two things have in common? High maintenance. Like a boat owner, the two happiest days of my life were when I planted my rose garden and when I plowed it under 14 years later. Don’t get me wrong, I received a lot of pleasure out of both the rose garden and the 1966 VW Bus, but it took a commitment to make it happen. Growing high-quality roses in the Northwest isn’t
STEVE SMITH THE WHISTLING GARDENER for wimps. But it can be made easier by choosing disease-resistant varieties and following a few tips. Here are some suggestions: ■ Choose varieties that do well in our moist cool climate. Look for “disease resistant” on the label. If they seem to be disease prone, jerk them out or be
willing to spray several times a year. There is a category of roses called landscape or shrub roses that are almost completely disease free. Many of the Rugosas are also disease free. ■ Plant them in a very sunny location with good air circulation. ■ Prepare your soil for a queen. Roses will tolerate a range of soil conditions but will perform best if the soil is amended well and fertilized generously. ■ When planting expect some soil to fall away from the roots. Just get them watered-in immediately and it will be fine. ■ In late February fertilize with a slow release organic
food such as EB Stone Rose and Flower Fertilizer using two cups (1 pound) per rose. If you are feeling generous add a cup of lime and a 1⁄4 cup of Epsom salt and some alfalfa meal. Repeat this procedure after the first flush of blooms in late June. One more fertilization in late August completes the cycle. ■ During the spring, spray with a fungicide after there is 6 to 8 inches of new growth. You should only need to spray three times a year if you do it right. The trick is to spray before you see any disease because it is a whole lot easier to prevent mildew and black spot than it is to cure it after the
fact. Do not spray Rugosa roses as they will burn. ■ For aphids, hose off large infestations or occasionally spray with either a synthetic or natural product such as Bonide Rose RX, which contains Neem oil, a natural oil extract from the seeds of the Neem tree. Releasing lady bugs also works well. Other than an occasional worm or cane borer, there really aren’t very many bug problems. ■ In late May or early June you should be able to start picking some nice bouquets. Be sure to mix in some summer blooming perennials that should also be growing in your garden in amongst those roses.
■ Around Thanksgiving, mulch your roses and prune them back to 2 feet tall for the winter. In mid- to late March finish the winter pruning by selecting four or five strong canes and cutting out any dead wood or crossing branches. Just remember: Hip high in the fall, knee-high in the spring. Regardless of your level of expertise, there is a rose out there that you can grow. Don’t let me dissuade you otherwise. Just don’t plant 100 of them and don’t ever buy a 1966 VW Bus. Steve Smith is owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached online at info@ sunnysidenursery.net.
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carrying a water jug is separate from the stone steps. It’s about two feet high. Can you recommend a restorer? A: This should be a relatively easy repair since nothing is broken or missing. Any good antiques restorer should be able to fix it. The pieces just screw together. Contact a museum or antiques store in your area to see if they have someone who does restoration. Q: I inherited a collection of more than 100 10- and 12-inch records from my great uncle. Most of the records are from the early 1900s. The collection includes popular songs of that era and operatic solos by Enrico Caruso and others. All the records are in good shape and playable. Do they have any value? Are there collectors of such items? A: The value of old records is determined by the fame of the recording artist, the sound quality and the condition of the record. Records made in the first half of the 20th century were made of shellac, a mixture of resin and fiber. The first 10-inch records were made in 1901 and the first 12-inch records in 1903. The most valuable records are not necessarily the oldest and it can be difficult to sell
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“Ovington Brothers” are Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea below that. Is there a way markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. to tell how old they are? Prices vary in different locations because of local economic A: Wedgwood first used conditions. the Portland vase mark beginning in 1878. Three Purse, velveteen, black, petit point medallion, gold tone stars were added under frame, Michel Swiss, France, 6 x 61⁄2 inches, $70. the vase in 1900. Ovington Barnacle Bill waddler, tin lithograph, windup toy, Brothers were importChien, 61⁄4 inches, $150. ers with showrooms in Brooklyn and Chicago. Asian plate, blue, white, man, woman, standing, landThe company was started scape, porcelain, Chinese, c. 1790, 10 inches, $300. by Theodore and Edward Mexican silver spoon, serving, fiddle handle, long oval Ovington in 1845. Some bowl, Wm. Spratling, c. 1967, 121⁄4 inches, $310. manufacturers made china Royal Copenhagen dessert plate, flower spray, patterns specifically for pierced basket weave rim, c. 1900, 8 inches, 12 pieces, Ovington Brothers. The name of the company was $380. changed to Ovingtons Coffee table, cherry, lazy Susan top, pedestal, Charak sometime after 1922. Your Modern, Boston, 1957, 18 x 48 inches, $405. Wedgwood plates were Vase, North Dakota School of Mines, Dutch boys and girls, made between 1900 and green, tan, brown matte glaze, Florence Gregoire, c. 1951, the 1920s. 33⁄4 inches, $545. Q: I have a songbook from the 1937 movie “Snow Choker necklace, faux Baroque pearls, 4-strand, Chanel, White and the Seven 1980s, 15 x 13⁄4 inches, $870. Dwarfs.” The cover reads Proctology model, latex, Medical Products Corp., “Souvenir Album, Words Skokie, Ill., c. 1950, 24 x 16 inches, $3,180. and Music of All the Songs from The World’s GreatMusic box, singing bird, clock, tree, rocky outcrop, est Picture, Walt Disney’s waterfall, plants, silk, wool, France, 1860s, 24 x 12 inches, Snow White and the Seven $11,500. Dwarfs.” It was published by Irving Berlin Inc. The cover has a small tear and one corner is folded down. large statuette and seven and sells for $5 to $10. Your What is it worth? smaller ones. It’s one of the copy, with cover damage, is A: Snow White was the highest grossing movies worth about $5. first full-length animated of all time. The movie has Q: I own a bronze statupicture made. Walt Disney been rereleased several ette of Rebecca at the Well won an honorary award at times and was made on that was cast in two secthe 1939 Oscars ceremony video for home viewing tions. The two pieces have recognizing the film as a in the ’90s. Many souvecome loose and have to be “significant screen nirs of the original movie up. The woman We are theinnoKings of Heating, Not the Jack oftightened All Trades vation.” Shirley Temple were made. This souvenir presented the award, one album is fairly common
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Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I happen to share my birthday with my niece (who is preschoolage). Since she was born, my birthdays have been spent celebrating my niece’s birthday, which I have gladly done with no ill feelings whatsoever. This year I will be having a milestone birthday that happens to fall on a Saturday. My husband and I thought, what a perfect excuse to throw a party at our house; we generally try to have a couple of get-togethers every year anyway. We are going all out: catered, bartender, invited all our friends, family and neighbors. All in all it’s shaping up to be a great party. That is, it was until my sister-inlaw found out. She is also throwing a party for my niece earlier that day and demanded I change the date. When I told her that things had already been paid for and that I tried to make sure my party would not conflict (mine is in the evening and only three people besides my brother and this sisterin-law have been invited to both parties), she abruptly ended our conversation. My mother just told me that my sister-in-law told her she has to cancel my niece’s birthday party because I selfishly decided to throw my party on the same day,
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CAROLYN HAX TELL ME ABOUT IT and my niece is extremely disappointed. My mother is now asking me to change my party to “keep the peace.” Now I am just mad. Am I being unreasonable here? I made every effort to make sure my party didn’t interfere with my niece’s. Is it selfish to maybe want to spend some of my birthdays in the company of adults drinking wine and cocktails instead of with the Mickey Mouse Club drinking apple juice? — Birthday Party Pooper Your sister-in-law isn’t just wrong — she’s gone full-on Froot Loop. Who has command-performance kiddie parties? Then cancels them? Then tells the kiddie why? Remind your mother that the times don’t coincide and only five guests overlap, and that you would be very grateful if she helped you with the worthy cause of not hyperventilating over a manufactured crisis. I also urge you not to make this
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Movie director Franco Zeffirelli is 92. Actor Louis Zorich is 91. Baseball Hall-of-Fame sportscaster Joe Garagiola is 89. Movie director CostaGavras is 82. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Bill Russell is 81. Actor Joe Don Baker is 79. Author Judy Blume is 77. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is 73. Country singer Moe Bandy is 71. Actress Maud Adams is 70. Actor Cliff DeYoung is 69. Actor Michael Ironside is 65. Rock musician Steve Hackett is 65. Rock singer Michael McDonald is 63. Actress Joanna Kerns is 62. Actortalk show host Arsenio Hall is 59. Actor John Michael Higgins is 52. Actor Raphael Sbarge is 51. Actress Christine Elise is 50. Actor Josh Brolin is 47. Singer Chynna Phillips is 47. Rock musician Jim Creeggan (Barenaked Ladies) is 45. Rhythmand-blues musician Keri Lewis is 44. Actor Jesse Spencer is 36. Actress Sarah Lancaster is 35. Thought for today: “Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.” — Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). Associated Press
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Re: Party Pooper: I would submit that while you’ve done nothing wrong, it wouldn’t hurt to check in with the sister-in-law beforehand next time. I have two kids who have birthdays within a few days of my best friend’s small kids. I give my friends a call before I actually schedule (or pay for) my kiddo’s birthday parties, just as a courtesy. Sometimes, we end up double-booking anyway, because life’s like that, but it helps get that out in front instead of dealing with it after small children build up expectations or you have put down deposits. Obviously, your sister-in-law is over the line, but being proactive helps. — Anonymous This assumes the five or 10 years until the next milestone birthday are sufficient to calm down the sister-in-law, and given the facts in hand I am not optimistic. But, calling for notification — as opposed to clearance from the family traffic control tower — is sensible, thanks. Washington Post Writers Group
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Husband has some explaining to do Dear Abby: My husband, “Mason,” and I have been married for 10 years. We have a beautiful 7-yearold daughter and have just found out we are having another girl. The day we learned her gender, Mason dropped a bomb on me. He said he’s not in love with me anymore, and it has been eating at him for a while. He said he was too scared to tell me sooner. He won’t talk to anyone and doesn’t seem to want to fix it. We both came from broken homes and had always agreed not to do that to our kids. But I can’t act like everything is normal under the same roof. He says he’ll stay at his brother’s place at night after our daughter goes to sleep. He’s at work before she’s up for school anyway. We agreed that if she wakes up at night and calls out for him, I should tell her he got “called in to work.” Please give me some advice. — Broken In Nevada Dear Broken: By the age of 7, your daughter is old enough to recognize tension between her parents. She is also aware enough to comprehend that her father is no longer living there if he’s spending his nights elsewhere, particularly if he intends to carry on this charade for any length of time. You say your husband “won’t talk to anyone,” but he owes YOU some straight answers. If he hasn’t been in love with you “for a while,” he shouldn’t have fathered a second child with you. Would his feelings be different if the baby you’re carrying was a boy? Could there be another woman involved? Your husband RIP HAYWIRE
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Dear Abby: What should a single, straight woman do if she is attracted to and interested in a man she is “pretty sure” is gay? What should she do in the same situation if he is openly gay? Should she ignore her feelings? Tell him? — Attracted To Him In Washington Dear Attracted: If the woman tells her gay friend how she feels, he may be flattered, or it may make him uncomfortable. That’s the risk she takes. As to whether she should ignore her feelings, if she wants a romantic partner who can reciprocate her physical attraction, she will have to concentrate on finding someone who is straight. Trust me on that. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Universal Uclick
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“Inside the Actors Studio” rolls out the red carpet for Neil Patrick Harris, just a few days before he takes on his Academy Awards hosting gig. Harris chats up his multidimensional career as an actor, writer, producer and director. 8 p.m., Bravo From Herald news services
Arthouse fave Wenders goes 3D the German director also will be given an honorary Golden Bear for his life’s work. The new movie explores the issues of healing and forgiveness following a tragic accident. Wenders said that 3D “puts everything under a magnifying glass” and he finally found the material he wanted to make a dramatic film in the format. Associated Press
tV Q&a Q: I tried “Broadchurch” on Netflix one night and couldn’t stop watching the series. I thought it did a great job on how a crime like this could affect the lives of all the people involved. The casting, dialogue, music and suspense kept me watching. Where might one be able to find it besides Netflix? I heard there may be an American version, but it can’t be as good. A: Your note raises an ongoing point about how people watch TV shows. More and more viewers are thinking of programs as Netflix shows, even if they were originally made for broadcast or cable channels, because Netflix is where they go for entertainment. To be sure, some shows (“Orange Is the New Black” on Netflix, for example, or “Transparent” on Amazon) are made specifically for streaming services. But far more shows come from other sources, and that is the case with “Broadchurch,” the British series first seen over here on BBC America. That is also where you will find a second season beginning on March 4. David Tennant returns as Alec Hardy, along with Olivia Colman as Ellie Miller. Tennant also starred in the Americanized version, called “Gracepoint,”
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which aired on Fox for a single season. The next question calls for a spoiler alert — if you watch “Mom” but are not up to date in your viewing. Q: Why did they kill off the father/grandfather in “Mom”? My husband and I were very disappointed. A: The CBS comedy did indeed dispatch Alvin (Kevin Pollak), the father of Christy (Anna Faris) and the back-again ex of Bonnie (Allison Janney) in a January episode. You are not the only unhappy viewer. But, as TVLine.com noted, the series has also dealt with cancer, alcoholism and other serious fare — and Janney said that series mastermind Chuck Lorre “was afraid that these characters were getting too comfortable.” Janney also told the website: “The root of the show is these two women surviving everything life throws at you, and they are definitely not exempt from losing someone they love. I think that ultimately there was more to be gained from having something like this happen, to watch how they deal with it. It might be helpful or relatable to someone out there, as with every issue we deal with on the show.” — Rich Heldenfels, Akron Beacon Journal
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‘The Slap’ delivers emotional sting By Sara Smith The Kansas City Star
Hauling off and hitting someone else’s kid is unacceptable. Barbaric. Ill-advised. But a TV show about it? Really quite enjoyable. NBC’s “The Slap,” starting its eight-week run Thursday, knows exactly what it’s doing, with every political squabble, marital white lie and recreational dose of Valium. You’ll know exactly which kid is going to get slapped at the first episode’s backyard barbecue, which is like the Family Melodrama Olympics even before the blow lands. It’s a shocking moment, but the real sting comes afterward, with a loose collection of friends and family taking sides, calling the cops and trying to make it all go away. The original version of “The Slap” was an Australian production, cataloging clashes of class and race in ways that don’t directly translate to yuppies in Brooklyn. But NBC’s only-in-America version features tradition-obsessed, boundary-trampling Greek immigrant elders, a drunken mom breast-feeding her 5-yearold and obnoxious one-percenters looking for sympathy. (“Guys like
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me, what chance do they have?”) Director Lisa Cholodenko (“The Kids Are All Right,” “Olive Kitteridge”) is establishing herself as a master at depicting the intricate sparring that makes sense only within the families at hand. “The Slap” begins with a party, but Hector (Peter Sarsgaard) doesn’t feel like celebrating. It’s more like he’s trying to cram an entire midlife crisis into his 40th birthday weekend. He makes passes at the teenage babysitter, lies to his
wife about a promotion at work and self-medicates with whatever he can get his hands on. Moments of reflective voiceover take the show that extra step over the top. “The slap had saved him from a disastrous mistake,” actor Victor Garber’s voice intones, “a mistake he would have regretted forever.” We’re reading Hector’s mind the first week, but every episode will take us inside the head of a different character as the story moves forward in time.
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‘Better Call Saul’ premiere rings up cable ratings record The “Breaking Bad” spinoff broke very well indeed: The premiere of “Better Call Saul” walked away with cable ratings records for AMC on Sunday. An average of 6.9 million total viewers tuned in to “Saul,” according to Nielsen. That audience skewed young, with 4.4 million viewers ages 18 to 49 making “Saul” the
best-performing series premiere among that demographic in cable history. A spinoff and prequel to the acclaimed meth drama “Breaking Bad,” “Saul” stars Bob Odenkirk as sleazy lawyer Jimmy McGill (later known as Saul Goodman) and was co-created by Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind “Breaking Bad.”
toDay in history Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2015. There are 322 days left in the year. Today’s highlight: On Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in present-day Larue County, Kentucky. On this date: In 1554, Lady Jane Grey, who’d claimed the throne of England for nine days, and her husband, Guildford Dudley, were beheaded after being condemned for high treason.
In 1818, Chile officially proclaimed its independence, more than seven years after initially renouncing Spanish rule. In 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded. In 1914, groundbreaking took place for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. In 1915, the cornerstone was laid for the Lincoln Memorial. In 1924, George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” premiered in New York.
At least some of “Saul’s” success was due to scheduling. It aired right after the Season 5 midseason premiere of the zombie smash “The Walking Dead,” which drew a gigantic audience of 15.6 million total viewers. The second episode of “Saul’s” two-part premiere is scheduled for Monday night. — Los Angeles Times
In 1940, the radio play “The Adventures of Superman” debuted with Bud Collyer as the Man of Steel. In 1959, the redesigned Lincoln penny — with an image of the Lincoln Memorial replacing two ears of wheat on the reverse side — went into circulation. In 1963, a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 720 broke up during severe turbulence and crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing all 43 people aboard. In 1973, Operation Homecoming began as the first release of American
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prisoners of war from the Vietnam conflict took place. In 1995, Iron Butterfly bass player Philip “Taylor” Kramer disappeared; four years later, his skeletal remains were found inside his wrecked minivan in a ravine near Malibu, California. In 1999, the Senate voted to acquit President Bill Clinton of perjury and obstruction of justice. In 2005, former presidential candidate Howard Dean was elected national Democratic chairman during the party’s winter meeting. “The Gates,” a 16-day art exhibit created by Christo and JeanneClaude, debuted in New York’s Central Park with the unfurling of saffroncolored fabric banners suspended from 16-foothigh frames. In 2010, Nodar Kumaritashvili, a 21-year-old luger from the republic of Georgia, was killed in a high-speed crash during a practice run on the opening day of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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