Everett Daily Herald, December 22, 2015

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Everett sued over flooding PUD’s headquarters on California was inundated in 2013 when heavy rainfall caused major sewage overflows.

By Chris Winters Herald Writer

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Public Utility District has filed a $1.1 million suit against

the city of Everett to pay for flood damage it suffered in 2013.

Heavy rains on Aug. 29 that year overfilled the city’s combined stormwater and sewer system, causing major sewage

backups in the north end of the city.

One of the affected properties was the headquarters of the PUD at 2320 California St. The sewage backup flooded the basements and some adjacent areas of two of the PUD’s buildings.

“There was some relocation of some of our space and employees

during the cleanup phases,” PUD spokesman Neil Neroutsos said.

While the mess was cleaned up and the city has been working to prevent future problems, straightening out the monetary damages has taken longer.

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Shipyard business booms Marysville’s Hansen Boat Co. has enough work for the next 5 years

Public records lawsuit tossed Lynnwood did nothing wrong, a judge rules, in trying to fulfill a request made by two ex-politicians for 18 months of emails.

By Rikki King Herald Writer

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MARYSVILLE — The Hansen Boat Co. shipyard is busy. Workers are cutting, welding, painting and bolting parts on boats made to endure the harsh storms that can blow off Alaska in winter.

A collection of workshops with corrugated metal siding, the shipyard lies at the end of a rutted, twisting dirt road on North Spencer Island, in the Snohomish River estuary. Projects include a fishing boat, in drydock, and the Gretchen Dunlap, an unfinished tugboat moored in Steamboat Slough.

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drydock to keep rain off the workers. It is cold in December at the shipyard.

Beneath the plastic tent, Rick Hansen is crouched on his knees, bolting in thick plastic plates along the stern rail — the low wall around the edge of the deck.

It’s the fourth or fifth modification to the rail since the Odin was built at the shipyard in 1991. Hansen rattles off every tweak without a second thought.

“We have a very small, very loyal clientele,” said Hansen, who owns the company with his cousin, Gary Hansen.

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The 100-foot tugboat slides quickly down the launch ramp and into Steamboat Slough as a man, perhaps filming it on his cellphone, tries to keep up.

Ooops They’re all kind of the same person, after all: The Miss Universe pageant’s abject-apology tour continued in full force Monday, one day after emcee Steve Harvey crowned the wrong woman on live television (Short Takes, Page B4).

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to Harvey to read on the air needed to be more specific than “The winner is the skinny chick with really white teeth.”

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fried food-heavy campaign trail, aides say (Page A2).

Meanwhile over on the Republican side, candidates stave off weight gain by giving all their extra food to Chris Christie.

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dential campaign Monday (Page A6).

Before Graham could safely leave the campaign trail, however, he was cornered by GOP front-runner and walking hair tumbleweed Donald Trump, who gave the senator one final wedgie and then slapped a “kick me” sign on his back.

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As his fellow Hansen Boat Company workers watch, just minutes before launch, Errol Escalera takes a photo of the tugboat Gretchen Dunlap on Wednesday morning on Steamboat Slough in north Everett.

LYNNWOOD — A Snohomish County judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Ted Hikel and Don Gough against the city of Lynnwood.

Hikel, a former councilman, and Gough, the former mayor and a longtime civil attorney, accused the city of violating the state Public Records Act. The lawsuit was one of several ways the pair have expressed their unhappiness with how the city is being governed since they left office.

Superior Court Judge George Appel found no violations of state records laws by Lynnwood, he wrote in a Dec. 9 decision. Hikel’s expectations were “simply unreasonable,” Appel found.

Hikel on Friday said he had not seen the judge’s decision and could not comment. Gough did not return a phone call.

Hikel filed the records request in June, seeking 18 months of emails between Councilman Loren Simmonds and council assistant Beth Morris. Simmonds recently lost re-election.

Hikel’s request amounted to 27,500 emails, “one of the largest requests the city has ever received,” according to court papers filed by Lynnwood’s attorneys.

Hikel said he was denied records. The city says it provided installments for viewing starting in August.

Hikel indicated he wanted to inspect the records before paying for specific copies, city attorneys said. That is a common in large records requests.

Lynnwood’s public records officer, Debbie Karber, was working overtime, including Labor Day weekend, to fill the request, the city said. It takes her about an hour to process 100 emails for disclosure.

On Sept. 1, Hikel stopped by City Hall and asked the front desk for his records. The receptionist didn’t know about his request and said there was nothing waiting for him. That contradicted what others had told Hikel.

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Some cardiac arrest victims ignore warnings

By Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Sudden cardiac arrest might not always be so sudden: New research suggests a lot of people might ignore potentially life-saving warning signs hours, days, even a few weeks before they collapse.

Cardiac arrest claims about 350,000 U.S. lives a year. It’s not a heart attack but worse: The heart abruptly stops beating, its electrical activity knocked out of rhythm. CPR can

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buy critical time, but so few patients survive that it’s hard been to tell if the longtime medical belief is correct that it’s a strike with little or no advance warning.

An unusual study that has closely tracked sudden cardiac arrest in Portland, Oregon, for more than a decade got around that roadblock, using interviews with witnesses, family and friends after patients collapse and tracking down their medical records.

About half of middleaged patients for whom symptom information

could be found had experienced warning signs, mostly chest pain or shortness of breath, in the month before suffering a cardiac arrest, researchers reported Monday. The research offers the possibility of one day preventing some cardiac arrests if doctors could figure out how to find and treat the people most at risk.

“By the time the 911 call is made, it’s much too late for at least 90 percent of people,” said Dr. Sumeet Chugh of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles, who led the study

reported in Annals of Internal Medicine. “There’s this window of opportunity that we really didn’t know existed.”

Importantly, a fraction of patients considered their symptoms bad enough to call 911 before they collapsed, and they were most likely to survive.

That’s a reminder to the public not to ignore possible signs of heart trouble in hopes they’re just indigestion, said University of Pittsburgh emergency medicine specialist Dr. Clifton Callaway, who wasn’t

involved in Monday’s study but praised it.

“Chest pain, shortness of breath — those are things you should come in the middle of the night to the emergency department and get checked out,” said Callaway, who chairs the American Heart Association’s emergency care committee. “We strongly recommend you don’t try to ride it out at home.”

Previous heart attacks, coronary heart disease, and certain inherited disorders that affect heartbeat all can increase the risk of

sudden cardiac arrest. People known to be at high risk might receive an implanted defibrillator to shock the heart back into rhythm.

But cardiac arrest is such a public health problem that the Institute of Medicine last summer urged a national campaign to teach CPR, so more bystanders know how to help.

Monday’s data from the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study examined records for nearly 1,100 people ages 35 to 65 who suffered a cardiac arrest between 2002 and 2012.

How Clinton avoids campaign diet pitfalls

By Lisa Lerer Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Gone are the Bojangles fried chicken and biscuits.

When supporters offer TexMex, she takes a salad. And forget about cake (most of the time).

As Hillary Clinton knows from previous presidential campaigns, politicking means picking your food carefully.

When her staff laid out a spread of pulled pork and beans from Whole Hog Cafe after a stop in Little Rock, the Democratic frontrunner ate a single tomato slice. Though she forgos a Fitbit to count her steps, Clinton sends her campaign team to scout out secluded tracks for brisk walks and hotel rooms with space for yoga. And she swears by the weightloss power of hot peppers, keeping red pepper flakes on hand when on the road.

Since launching her 2016 bid in April, Clinton has embarked on a diet and

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton gets fresh tomatoes at Dimond Hill Farm between campaign stops in Hopkinton, New Hampshire.

fitness regimen, hoping to stave off the pounds that afflict most every White House hopeful amid the near-sleepless nights and temptation of nonstop snacking during a campaign.

Among supporters, her significant weightloss — along with a style makeover — are subjects of constant chatter.

“She must be doing something right that I couldn’t figure out how to

do politically and gastronomically,” said former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, a Clinton backer who said he added 35 pounds, ballooning up to 195, during his eightmonth campaign for president in 2004. “I don’t know how people stay trim on the campaign trail.”

All candidates have their tricks for staying fit while hustling for votes.

President Barack Obama has often complained

about the fried food that is a staple of campaign stops and is a regular at the gym, even when traveling.

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul avoids fries. Republican Jeb Bush is a devotee of the Paleo diet, claiming to have lost 40 pounds by cutting carbs and dairy.

“I’m not skinny,” he said this fall. “I’m perfectly sized.”

But no politician’s looks have been scrutinized as long or as intensely as Clinton’s, whose appearance has been a topic of conversation for decades.

“It’s a daily challenge,” she said earlier this year to a participant in a Facebook chat, who asked how she manages to get cameraready each morning. “I do the best I can — and as you may have noticed, some days are better than others!”

Unlike her self-described “vegan-ish” husband and gluten-free daughter, aides say Clinton doesn’t follow a specific diet plan. Instead, they say, she goes by the general rule of “if it looks

bad for you, it’s probably bad for you.”

Her one secret: Raw hot peppers. At a farm stand in Davenport, Iowa, this fall, Clinton detailed scientific research on the health effects of spicy food, telling a cashier that she finds eating raw jalapenos “so refreshing.”

“During 2008, there was not a day or a minute that went by that we didn’t have a full plate of raw jalapenos,” said Jamie Smith, a 2008 campaign aide, who once received a pep talk from Clinton about her inability to handle their heat. “She ate them like potato chips.”

Former and current staffers describe her food tastes as surprisingly normal, saying she snacks on cheddar Goldfish crackers.

While she would occasionally indulge when she campaigned for fellow Democrats during the 2014 elections, snacking on fried chicken and Mexican food, Clinton has now adopted more discipline.

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Fatal shooting in Everett home investigated December has been a busy month for major crimes detectives in the area

By Eric Stevick Herald Writer

EVERETT — Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in a home near a busy Everett intersection.

Just before 11:45 p.m., officers received a report of shots fired

in the 4100 block of Colby Avenue. They arrived to find a man who had been fatally shot inside the house, Everett police officer Aaron Snell said.

The area was searched but no suspects were found.

“We know how he died,” Snell said. “We don’t know why he died.”

Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit interviewed potential witnesses, processed evidence and worked to develop suspect information.

A command truck remained in a parking lot between the creamcolored house with white trim and an restaurant next door.

Yellow crime scene tape

was used to establish a wide perimeter around the home, including much of the restaurant parking lot and a neighboring house. Detectives spent much of the day inside the home investigating the shooting scene.

During the course of the day, drivers along Colby slowed down as they passed a parked patrol

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car with its overhead lights on parked in front of the concrete steps leading up to front porch.

Some homes nearby appeared shuttered.

By late afternoon, Snell said the shooter remained unidentified.

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Sentencing delayed for voyeuristic policeman

By Scott North Herald Writer

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Ty Juvenil shows off some of the art that will decorate the 116th St and I-5 overpass with Glen Gobin (left) Friday afternoon in Tulalip.

Tulalips share successes, challenges of interchange project

By Chris Winters Herald Writer

TULALIP — On Dec. 18, with rain pouring down, a group of political leaders and government workers gathered in the offices of Quil Ceda Village.

The Tulalip Tribes had brought them together to update them on the 116th Street NE interchange project. The agenda also included the unveiling of the Coast Salish-style artwork that will be included in the project, plus an opportunity to tour the muddy construction site.

But it was also a chance to outline the funding challenges the $70 million project is facing.

“This project will help alleviate traffic challenges and create a better quality of life for all of us,” Tulalip Chairman Mel Sheldon Jr. said to the group.

The new overpass will carry six lanes of travel, plus space for pedestrians and bicycles, and is expected to reduce gridlock at a location where 25,000 vehicles per day get off the freeway, many of them long-haul trucks stopping at Donna’s Travel Plaza just west of the interchange.

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Construction continues on the overpass, which will have six lanes of travel and space for pedestrians and bicycles.

Salish artwork will indicate ‘a gateway to Indian Country’

By Chris Winters Herald Writer

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TULALIP — In a Tulalip Indian Reservation woodshop smelling of cedar sawdust, apprentice carver Ty Juvenil shows off the carved cedar outlines of orca fins.

Each fin will be customized with Salish-style artistic elements — organic shapes like crescents and wedges — before rubber will be poured over it to make a mold for a series of eight-foot high concrete panels.

A total of nine fins will be made, three by Juvenil and

three each by master carvers James Madison and Joe Gobin.

The ultimate destination for the concrete fins are a sound wall along I-5 that will protect nearby residents from the noise of the traffic: four 48-foot long panels depicting a scene of orcas in Tulalip Bay with Whidbey Island and the Olympic Mountains in the distance.

The panels are part of the Tulalip Tribes’ mammoth project to build a new freeway overpass at 116th Street NE, a $70 million project that will improve an interchange that 25,000 vehicles use each day.

New principal The principal for the new Lake Stickney Elementary in the Mukilteo School District will be Lynn Olsen, who has been the principal at Picnic Point Elementary for the past eight years.

The new $37 million school is under construction and slated to open for the 2016-17

The artists are also designing smaller tiles with salmon for the abutment walls beneath the overpass where they will be visible to cars on I-5. The trusses above the overpass on 116th Street NE will have a stylistic representation of salmon roe in the Coast Salish style.

At a meeting with local political leaders Friday, Juvenil showed the various designs, prompting murmurs of approval, and little bit of amazement when it was revealed that the 48-foot-long panels would weigh about 1,000 pounds each and have

school year. School boundary changes for students are under way, with a board vote expected in January. To learn more about the boundary proposals, go to mukilteo.wednet.edu.

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to be trucked from the plant in Denver where the concrete would be poured.

But more than that, the artwork will clearly indicate a gateway into Indian Country.

“I’m really happy to see some Coastal Salish art put into it,” said state Sen. John McCoy, who represents Tulalip and the 38th District.

“People also refer to us as the salmon people,” Juvenil told the group. “And that’s what these are.”

Chris Winters: 425-374-4165; cwinters@heraldnet.com.

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way to ensure the safe return of a lost pet. For more information, check with your local city hall or police department.

A grant for Gold Bar: Snohomish County Fire District 26 in Gold Bar has received a $1,000 grant for wildfire equipment. The money will be used to replace nozzles, hoses and backpacks that were dam-

aged during this year’s wildfire firefighting efforts, Fire Chief Eric Andrews said. The grant is from the Medic One Foundation and the Physio Foundation, both of Washington.

Fire chief to change: Ed Widdis, the longtime chief of Snohomish County Fire District 1, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2016. The fire

EVERETT — A former Monroe police sergeant convicted last month of sex crimes won’t be headed to jail for the holidays.

Carlos Alberto Martinez was scheduled for sentencing Monday. Instead, the brief hearing was used to reschedule that reckoning for Jan. 21.

More legal work is necessary, including completion of a presentencing investigation by state corrections officials, the judge was told.

Martinez admitted that in 2004 he secretly videotaped a 15-year-old babysitter while she took showers in the bathroom of his former Monroe home. He also admitted beginning a yearslong sexual relationship with the teen.

Martinez maintained the videotaping was legal, insisting he acted without sexual motivation.

He also testified that his interest in her didn’t surface until she was 18, and well beyond the age of consent.

At the time, the former babysitter was a senior in high school. Martinez was married and 52.

A jury in November listened to two weeks of testimony before finding Martinez guilty of voyeurism and possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Both are felonies.

Jurors also reached a special verdict, finding that prosecutors did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Martinez’ victim learned of the voyeurism within the statute of limitations necessary for filing the case in 2013.

That means only the child pornography charge, for Martinez’ continued possession of the shower videos until late 2011, will factor into his punishment.

He faces up to a year in jail under state sentencing guidelines.

Martinez, 61, worked for the Monroe Police Department for 20 years and was once so well respected that he was appointed to fill a vacancy on the school board. He met the girl when she was 10 and he was teaching an anti-drug curriculum to her elementary school class.

The Washington State Patrol began investigating Martinez in 2012 after being contacted by an FBI task force based in Texas.

Martinez has remained free pending sentencing after posting $50,000 bond and surrendering his passport.

Scott North: 425-339-3431; north@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @snorthnews

district, the largest in the county, will begin a search for a new chief next year. Widdis has been chief since 2004, and a full-time firefighter since 1980.

District 1 serves most of the county south of Everett, including Brier, Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace. The district has ongoing talks of a potential merger or contract with the city of Lynnwood as well.

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MARYSVILLE — A fire caused extensive damage to a Marysville home Monday morning.

The fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of 69th Place NE. Original reports were that there was a “Christmas tree on fire,” Marysville Fire District fire marshal Tom Maloney

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The Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting the family.

At the height of the incident more than 22 firefighters battled the blaze, with mutual aid provided

by Snohomish County Fire District 22 at Getchell.

The fire was determined to be accidental.

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LYNNWOOD — A woman driving her motorhome crashed into the corner of a marijuana store near Lynnwood on Monday afternoon.

She was not injured,

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medical examiner is expected to determine cause and manner of death and establish identity of the victim.

December has been a busy stretch for major crimes detectives in and around Everett.

On Dec. 2, police discovered the body of a man

but the store and her motorhome were damaged, Snohomish County Fire District 1 spokeswoman Leslie Hynes said.

The accident occurred in the 16100 block of Highway 99. The vehicle also came into contact with an auto

shop. She was receiving help from the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross Monday evening.

Authorities also were looking for temporary homes for 10 Chihuahuas living in the motorhome with her.

living in a transitional home in the 6900 block of Beverly Lane. Police later arrested Kenny Tate, 40, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the killing of Daniel Dubeau, 30.

On Dec. 12, Anthony Camacho, 17, died of a gunshot wound to the head. Snohomish County sheriff’s detectives arrested a 19-year-old man and two 16-year-old boys. The shooting occurred at a

party in the 12300 block of Fourth Place W, just south of Everett.

Diego Tavares, 19, is charged with first-degree murder and has been ordered jailed on $2 million bail. He reportedly admitted involvement in the killing, and said the violence was part of a gang rivalry.

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snow to some Seattle suburbs as strong winds downed power lines and closed sections of highway in yet another round of storms.

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His-and-Her Results “Because male and female bladders, other than size, are identical,” says Dr. Seipel, “the formula works equally well for both men and women”.

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Firefighters had the fire under control within five minutes, but damage was estimated at $193,000.

People inside the home were able to get out on their own.

Firefighters used special pet masks to provide oxygen and two cats responded well to the treatment, Maloney said. They were transported to a local

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funding over the past 18 years. About $55 million has been spent or earmarked so far on the project, most of it in the current construction phase.

The final $15 million would pay for more efficient onramps and offramps, with signals and

turn lanes wide enough space for trucks to get into Donna’s more easily.

The previous transportation package from the Legislature includes $8 million for the onramps and offramps. But the tribes were loath to start work on that until the final $7 million was in hand, Tulalip transportation manager Debbie Bray said.

A $7 million advance from the 2017-2019 budget would allow crews from Granite Construction to complete the interchange by the summer of 2017, Bray said.

Not having the money lined up would mean incurring more costs, first to remove the construction equipment after the bridge deck is finished, and then

to redeploy the equipment when the money becomes available later.

State Sen. Steve Hobbs, of Lake Stevens, went over spreadsheets of the project financing and went back and forth with Bray on some of the details. He asked what would happen if that money weren’t available.

The answer: no new

offramps, Bray said. They wouldn’t start work on them until all the money was available.

The only other alternative would be the Tribes dipping into their own pockets for gap funding, with the understanding that the state would ultimately reimburse them from a future transportation package.

The meeting ended with no firm resolution of the financing issue except a promise to try and work something out when the Legislature convenes in January. Then it was out into the rain for the tour.

Chris Winters: 425374-4165; cwinters@ heraldnet.com. Twitter: @ Chris_At_Herald.

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$90 million approved for Naval Base projects Associated Press BREMERTON — More than $90 million has been approved for multiple improvement projects at Naval Base Kitsap.

The Kitsap Sun reported that the funding is part of more than $1 trillion approved by Congress on Friday in the military construction budget.

Under the legislation, $47 million will go toward a landwater interface and a 20,000-square-foot ship maintenance support facility at Bangor.

In Bremerton, nearly $23 million will be used to modernize Dry Dock 6 and for utility improvements.

More than $21 million will support a Port Angeles forward operating location.

The Navy plans to build a pier there along with support facilities for Coast Guard ships and crews that escort ballistic-missile submarines.

The work is expected to be completed in 2018.

Christine L. (Davis) Taylor-Jones

Ross Douglas Hoagland, II

July 21, 1950-December 19, 2015

Aug. 11, 1978 - Dec. 15, 2015

Christine L. (Davis) TaylorJones passed away on Saturday December 19, 2015.

Chris spent the last years of her life at Sylvan Crest Fa m i l y H o m e , w h e r e s h e was tenderly cared for by the wonderful staff.

Chris was preceded in death by her son, Ryan Watson; and her parents, William O. and Elsie A. Davis, all of Monroe.

She is survived by her son, S h aw n M . Wa s to n ( K i m ) ; b r o t h e r, L o r e n A . D a v i s (Lori); sister, Barb Williams (Gar th); and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Chris will be forever loved and forever missed.

Ross Douglas Hoagland, II came into this world on August 11, 1978 and left us suddenly on December 15, 2015 at the tender age of 37.

Ross was raised in Everett, Wash. and graduated from A r l i n g to n H i g h S c h o o l i n 1997.

Ross was a free spirit and l i ve d h i s l i fe o n h i s ow n terms in the Everett area, although he had friendships a s f a r s o u t h a s Ta c o m a , Wash. and as far nor th as Mt. Vernon, Wash. Over his short life span, Ross forged many life long friendships with his outgoing personality and big hear t. Family and friends were always in his mind and heart and he always reached out to all of h i s f r i e n d s a n d fa m i l y i n times of need.

R o s s e n j o y e d m a n y pastimes but his true passion was golf, and he very much enjoyed playing in his youth at the Everett Golf and County Club. Ross also loved spending time with his nieces, Haylee and Sienna and his nephews, Davis and Maxwell. Ross also enjoyed fishing and camping especially in the company of his best friend and brother, Christopher.

Ross will be missed and will continue to live in the memories of all of his friends and family for time immortal.

R o ss was predeceased by his namesake and g r a n d fa t h e r, Ro s s D .

Hoagland; and his g r a n d m o t h e r, J o a n D .

Hoagland.

Ro s s i s s u r v i ve d by h i s son, Zacher y; mother and f a t h e r, C i n d y a n d J i m Hoagland; brothers Christopher and Sean; s i s t e r, S a n d y ; m a t e r n a l grandmother; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend, Leah.

E a c h o f u s i s a s t a r.

Sometime situations take our shine away. Clouds set in and we can’t see our own light. Sometimes we shine with the rest. Sometimes we twinkle alone, but we have to realize that sometimes we a r e t h e o n l y l i g h t fo r someone in times of darkness.

It is our hope that with the sudden closing of the door o n t h e l i fe o f Ro s s , t h a t eve r yo n e l e f t b e h i n d w i l l have an opportunity to open new doors, rekindle family relationships and move for ward in a loving and c o m p a s s i o n a te way, a s Ross would have loved for us to do.

A memorial celebration of Ross’s life will be held at a later date.

Cheryl Ann (Peitzmeier) Johnson

April 24, 1953-December 19, 2015

C h e r y l A n n ( Pe i t z m e i e r ) Johnson, 62, passed away on December 19, 2015 at G e n e a n d I r e n e Wo c k n e r Hospice Center in Kirkland, Wash. She was born on April 24, 1953 in Dodge, Nebraska, to Donald and Evelyn Peitzmeier.

C h e r y l g r ew u p i n We s t Point, Nebr. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in West Point in 1971. She attended Briar Clif f College in Sioux City, Iowa, for 2 years. She then served in the US Army for a 2 y e a r t e r m f r o m 1 974 1976. After returning from the Army she attended Wayne State College in Way n e , N e b r. w h e r e s h e received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

She worked for Monroe Correctional Complex Prison as a Counselor for 25 years.

Cheryl married Gerald Johnson on March 11, 2006 in Lake Stevens, Wash. They were happily together for over 10 years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, and spending time with her family.

Cher yl is survived by her spouse, Gerald of Lake Stevens; her sisters, Cynthia Hausmann of Norfolk, Nebr., Catherine Maisonet of Ly n n w o o d ; a n d B a r b a r a H e d g e s o f W e s t m i n s t e r, Colo.; seven nieces and nephews; two stepdaughter and son-in-laws, Christine and Donny Loen of Ellensburg, Wash. and Julie and Chad Edelbrock, Snohomish, Wash.; six step grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother; and her brothers, Donald, Jr. and Russell.

There will be a celebration of Cher yl’s life at Frontier Manor Mobile Park clubhouse, 1316 91st Ave SE, Lake Stevens, on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 1-4 p.m.

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June 26, 1930 - Dec. 18, 2015 Vera May Zackuse, 85, of Tu l a l i p , p a s s e d a w a y December 18, 2015 surrounded by her family.

S h e wa s b o r n J u n e 2 6 , 1930 in Arlington, Wa s h i n g to n to H a r r y a n d Verna Hill.

She worked for Boeing for 27 years.

She loved to fish and she had the first all women fishing crew. She was the basketball and baseball coach for the Tulalip Fawns for many years.

She founded the Easter Sunrise breakfast. She was the number one fan at all of her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren sports activities.

She is survived by her life partner of 54 years, Donald Brodersen; children, Morris ( K a r e n ) Z a c ku s e , M i t c h ( Ka r e n ) Z a c ku s e , B r e n d a Z a c ku s e , L e o n a ( G e o r g e ) Gonzalez, Elishia Stewar t; fifteen grandchildren; twentytwo great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and her dog Precious aka “Stinky”.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her five siblings.

A funeral ser vice will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym.

Sharon L. Seek

Sept. 14, 1941-Dec. 15, 2015

Feb. 7, 1947-Dec. 3, 2015

Linda Andrews Sager, 74, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015. She was born on September 14, 1 9 41 i n P r o v o , U t a h , t o Lawrence and Melba A n d r ew s , a n d g r ew u p i n California.

Linda was a teacher, and it was her true life’s passion.

She enjoyed reading, and she was a social butter fly who loved being around her friends and family.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Paul.

She is sur vived by her 4 children, Lori Chandler (Jeff), Teresa Owens (Tim), Edward Sager (Maria), Susan Sager and five grandchildren. She will be forever missed by t h o s e s h e l e ave s b e h i n d including her friends, family, and many students.

A funeral ser vice will be held at Harbour Pointe LDS C h u r c h , 1 1 0 01 H a r b o u r Pointe Blvd. in Mukilteo, on Monday December 28, 2015 at 3:00 p.m., with a viewing from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the church.

Linda will be laid to rest in Provo City Cemeter y in Provo, Utah on December 30, 2015 at 3 p.m.

Memorials may be made to: MDS Foundation or Evergreen Hospice R e m e m b r a n c e s m ay b e shared at washelli.com

Sharon L. Seek, age 68, died on December 3, 2015 in Stanwood, Wash.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Miles R. Seek; her two sons, Scott and Kenneth Seek; and her grandchildren, Drew, Maya, Cody and Shyne; as well as her sister, Sue Knutson.

Sharon was born on February 7, 1947 in Seattle, Wash. to parents Lois and Marty Knutson. She grew up in Washington, eventually working in sales and as a school bus driver.

She enjoyed camping and motorcycle riding with Miles.

Her family and friends will always remember her as a loving and caring person.

A C e l e b r a t i o n o f L i fe i s s c h e d u l e d fo r 4 p . m . o n Januar y 3, 2016 at 9302 35th Ave SE, Everett. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sharon’s life.

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A Washington survey shows that principals across the state of Washington are in “crisis mode” because of a shortage of substitute and fulltime teachers.

The Yakima Herald reported that the Officer of Superintendent of Public Instruction found that 58 percent of elementary school principals say they’re in crisis trying to find substitute teachers.

In addition, 50 percent of middle school principals and 45 percent of high school principals agree with that assessment of the situation.

Some school administrators end up having to cover for classes for hours or even full days.

In the state survey, 74 percent of principals reported personally doing so.

Many school districts have bumped up substitute pay or hired emergency substitutes who aren’t fully qualified as a last resort.

Unfilled teaching positions are also abundant.

In the OSPI survey, 46 percent of principals from rural schools say they have vacant positions.

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HOROSCOPE Happy Birthday: Stop worrying about what everyone else is doing and start making adjustments to your own life and future. Anger and regret are a waste of time. Learn all you can and move on. Expand your knowledge through travel, seminars and conferences geared toward engaging in conversations with likeminded individuals. Your numbers are 5, 16, 20, 23, 31, 34, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tend to business whether you are updating your resume, setting up meetings or tidying up your paperwork before the year comes to a close. An opportunity will come out of nowhere. ★★★ TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stay on top of your game and be open to what’s going on around you. Don’t let your emotions lead to confusion. Offering to help a charity will work in your favor. Romance looks promising and lifestyle changes look inviting. ★★★ GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Life may be hectic, but you need to stay focused regardless of distractions. Giving in to poor habits won’t help you close out the year in tip-top shape.

Question anyone who tries to persuade you to be indulgent. ★★★ CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your energy wisely. You’ll end up arguing or doing something that is likely to end in injury or insult.

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From drugs to identity theft

Street gangs shed old ways in favor of white collar crime

By Colleen Long Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Van Dyke Money Gang in New York made off with more than $1.5 million this year — but it wasn’t in gunpoint robberies or drug running, it was a Western Union money order scheme.

In New Jersey, 111 Neighborhood Crips used a machine to make dozens of fake gift cards for supermarkets, pharmacies and hardware stores. In South Florida, gangs steal identities to file false tax returns.

These aren’t members of an organized Mafia or band of hackers. They’re street crews and gangs netting millions in white-collar schemes like identity theft and credit card fraud — in some instances, giving up the old ways of making an illicit income in exchange for easier crimes with shorter sentences.

“Why would you spend time on the street slinging crack when you can get 10 years under federal minimums when in reality you can just bone up on how to make six figures and when you get caught you’re doing six months?” said Al Pasqual, director of fraud security at the consulting firm Javelin Strategy and Research.

Law enforcement officials say they see increasingly more gangs relying on such crimes.

This year, more than three dozen suspected crew members have been indicted in separate cases around the country. Grand larcenies in New York City account for 40 percent of all crime last year — compared with 28 percent in 2001. About 5 percent of Americans nationwide have experienced some kind of identity theft, with Florida leading the country in complaints.

New York Police Commissioner William Bratton wrote in an editorial in the city’s Daily News last week that white-collar crime was being committed by gang members “to an astonishing degree.”

Crews recruit bank account owners to help cash phony checks, they pay off crooked employees who skim credit card information using handheld readers, and they buy identities online.

Pasqual said for some, it was a replacement for other crime.

“For some it’s a supplement.

Graham ends GOP presidential campaign WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham ended his 2016 campaign for president Monday, saying he remains committed to achieving security for the American people and helping the GOP expand its base.

With just more than a month to go until voting begins, the South Carolina senator ­— the only candidate from one of the four early voting states — posted a video noting his emphasis on national security and improving the nation’s balance sheet, saying he “put forth bold and practical solutions to big problems.”

In a taped interview broadcast later on CNN, the 60-year-old senator warned that the current GOP front-runner Donald Trump cannot defeat a Democrat like Hillary Clinton “without some major adjustments.”

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A chart provided by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office in Elizabeth, New Jersey, details the organization of the 111 Neighborhood Crips street gang. The gang manufactures phony gift cards.

Many gang members are millenials, ‘raised in a computer age, and they know how to use it.’

— Lt. Greg Besson, of the NYPD’s financial crimes task force

They’re earning the money to grow the other side of their business, using white-collar crime to fund gun running. For a lot of them this becomes their day-to-day. They travel the country when they get really good at it.”

A task force created by federal officials in Florida has charged more than 400 people with causing more than $140 million in losses — including more than 60 charged three weeks ago — and officials say increasingly those arrested are gang members.

It’s an organized crime — but not “Organized Crime,” said Bill Maddalena, assistant special agent in charge of the white-collar branch of the Miami FBI office. “They’re very well organized. They have to recruit people to help steal devices, cash the checks.”

And because gang members are engaging more in fraud,

there are fewer turf wars.

“There’s still an element of violence,” Maddalena said.

“There’s less head-to-head competition. They’re attacking the government.”

This violence can be more directly related to the crime, not like a drive-by shooting over a turf war that injures dozens. A postmaster killed over a key to open the P.O. boxes in Florida. In Manhattan, authorities found a scrap of paper in the pocket of a gang shooting victim that had the identification of another person.

“There’s often violence surrounding the crime, but not necessarily in committing the crime,” said David Szuchman, chief of the investigation division at the district attorney’s office in Manhattan.

As officials crack down on one type of scam, criminals move on to the next. Gang members learn the craft from

each other — but many are also millennials, “raised in a computer age, and they know how to use it,” said Lt. Greg Besson of the NYPD’s financial crimes task force.

The nation’s largest police department has revamped how it responds to financial crimes after officials started noticing street crews with recoded credit cards. Now, the grand larceny division brings in detectives from the gang unit and other divisions to work together.

The Outlaw Gangsta Crips in Brooklyn made about $500,000 this year in a paycheck fraud scheme that involved obtaining a legitimate paycheck and then using the information to create and quickly cash phony checks before they were taken down. But they also robbed check-cashing stores and were charged with conspiracy to kill two people, authorities said.

Most cases are pending.

In Union County, New Jersey, the 111 Neighborhood Crips made tens of thousands in fake tax returns — and four of the 12 indicted this summer were also charged with murder and attempted murder in separate incidents. Their cases are pending.

Suspect in Vegas crash said she was stressed

By Sally Ho and Ken Ritter Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — A homeless woman accused of slamming a car carrying her 3-yearold daughter into a crowd of pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip told authorities she was stressed out after being chased by security guards from parking lots where she had been trying to sleep before the crash, according to a police report obtained Monday.

Lakeisha N. Holloway, 24, resided in Oregon and had been in Las Vegas for about a week in her 1996 Oldsmobile sedan, parking it at garages throughout the city, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said.

After her arrest, Holloway “described a stressful period today where she was trying to rest/sleep inside her vehicle with her daughter but kept getting run off by security of the properties she stopped at,” the police report states.

“She ended up on the Strip, ‘a place she did not want to be,”’ the report quoted her as saying. “She would not explain why she drove onto the sidewalk but remembered a body bouncing off her windshield, breaking it.”

Investigators said Holloway had run out of money and she and her daughter had been living in the car. Police believe she was headed to Dallas to

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Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo and Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson hold a news conference Monday in Las Vegas to talk about suspect Lakeisha N. Holloway (pictured on monitor) who police said smashed into pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday.

find her daughter’s father after they had a falling out.

Holloway is accused of intentionally mowing down people on a busy stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, killing a woman from Arizona and injuring dozens of others on Sunday night.

After the crash, she parked at a casino a few blocks away, told a parking attendant that she had run down people and asked the valet to call 911, Lombardo said. Her daughter, who was in the back seat, was not hurt.

The sheriff said Holloway was stoic when police arrived, showed no resistance and spoke coherently about what happened. He declined to

elaborate on what she said.

“She didn’t appear to be distressed due to her actions.

That’s the best way I can describe it,” Lombardo said.

Authorities declined to comment on a potential motive and said they were struggling to piece together Holloway’s background.

She had changed her name to Paris Paradise Morton in October, according to Oregon court records.

The crash happened in front of the Paris and Planet Hollywood casino-hotels and across from dancing water fountains of the Bellagio hotel-casino.

The Miss Universe pageant was being held at Planet Hollywood

at the time of the crash.

People jumped on the car and banged on its windows, but Holloway didn’t stop driving on the sidewalk, Lombardo said.

There was no evidence that Holloway had consumed alcohol, but a drug recognition expert at the scene determined that she was under the influence of some sort of stimulant, Lombardo said.

Holloway, who was being held without bail, will be charged with murder with a deadly weapon, said Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson, who anticipated “a great number” of additional charges.

Holloway was under suicide watch at jail, said Deputy Clark County Public Defender Scott Coffee said.

At least 35 people injured in the crash were taken to hospitals, including three people still in critical condition with head injuries, officials said.

The crash killed Jessica Valenzuela, 32, of Buckeye, Arizona, who was visiting Las Vegas with her husband, according to the Clark County coroner.

Other victims were from Oregon, Florida, Colorado, California, Washington, Mexico, and Quebec, Canada. Four were students from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, in town to compete in a wrestling tournament.

SpaceX sent a rocket soaring toward orbit Monday night with 11 small satellites, its first mission since an accident last summer. Then it landed the leftover 15-story booster back on Earth, safely.

It was the first time a rocket returned to land vertically at Cape Canaveral, Florida, and a tremendous success for SpaceX. Previous landing attempts on an ocean platform failed. The touchdown was a secondary objective for SpaceX. The first was hoisting the satellites for OrbComm, a New Jersey-based communication company. All 11 were successfully deployed.

Texas: No indictment A grand jury decided Monday that no felony crime was committed by the sheriff’s office or jailers in the treatment of a black woman who died in a southeast Texas county jail last summer. But prosecutor Darrell Jordan said the Waller County grand jury reached no decision on whether the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland, 28, should face charges. The grand jury will return in January to consider that issue. Bland was pulled over July 10 by a state trooper for making an improper lane change.

Dashcam video showed their interaction quickly became confrontational and she was arrested for assault. Bland was taken to the county jail in nearby Hempstead. She was discovered dead in her jail cell three days later, hanging from a cell partition. A medical examiner rule that Bland killed herself.

Md.: New trial for officer A Baltimore judge scheduled a retrial date Monday following the mistrial of one of six officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. A new trial for William Porter has been scheduled for June 13; the other five officers will be tried before that, meaning prosecutors may no longer go through with their initial plan to use Porter as a witness in any of those trials.

Prosecutors had said they wanted to try Porter first, and later call him to testify against at least two other officers facing criminal charges. Jurors in Porter’s trial deliberated for 16 hours before telling the judge that they were deadlocked.

AROUND THE WORLD Afghanistan: Suicide bomber kills six U.S. troops A suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden motorcycle into a joint NATO-Afghan patrol Monday, killing six American troops. Two U.S. troops and an Afghan were wounded. The attack happened as Taliban fighters overran a strategic district in southern Helmand province, the scene of some of the deadliest fighting between the Taliban and international combat forces prior to the 2014 withdrawal. The soldiers were targeted as they moved through a village near Bagram Airfield, the largest U.S. military facility in Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed responsibility.

Germany: Deportations rise Faced with an unprecedented influx of refugees and growing anxiety among voters, German authorities have stepped up the deportation of failed asylum-seekers. By the end of November, authorities had deported 18,363 people whose asylum request had been rejected, compared to 10,884 in all of last year. Almost all those deported are from Balkan nations, chiefly Albania, followed by Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia. Germany considers them to be safe countries where individuals are unlikely to face the kind of persecution that would warrant asylum.

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The season of serious shipping FedEx and UPS rush to deliver crush of holiday gifts

By Scott Mayerowitz Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The humming is constant; a low-pitched drone from 155 miles of conveyer belts racing packages in every direction. Boxes shift from one belt to another and bump into a metal wall. Thud. Thud. Thud. In the background, trucks beep and jet engines roar.

Forget jingling bells and ho-hohos, these are now the sounds of the holidays.

As more gift-givers shop online, there are more packages to ship.

Online sales 2015: Year now account of Christmas for 10 percheap, A8 cent of all shopping and 15 percent during the holidays, according to research firm Forrester. That leaves FedEx and UPS with a combined 947 million packages to deliver between Black Friday and Christmas Eve — up 8 percent from last holiday season’s forecasts.

For UPS, the key to getting all those last-second orders delivered on time is Worldport, a massive sorting facility located between the Louisville airport’s two main runways. On a typical night, 1.6 million packages pass through. Just before Christmas, there can be 4 million, peaking on Monday night.

(UPS plans to deliver about 36 million packages on Tuesday, its busiest day of the year, up from 35 million last year. That includes all of Worldport’s shipments plus those traveling by truck.)

Standing next to the runways just after midnight, jet headlights can be seen lined up miles away.

Every 60 seconds another plane lands on one of the two parallel runways and pulls up to the facility — the size of 90 football fields — to unload its goods.

If everything goes right, the packages are just touched twice by humans: first when pulled out of large aircraft shipping containers and then again at the end of their journey through the conveyors and into a new bin and another jet.

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A UPS worker sorts packages, ensuring that shipping labels face up for reading by laser scanners, before placing them on a conveyor belt at Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky, on Nov. 20.

A UPS worker pulls a container full of packages across a floor embedded with casters at Worldport.

The past two years have been rough for express shippers.

In 2013, they underestimated American’s growing fervor for online shopping. Throw in bad weather, and deliveries backed

up. Some gifts didn’t arrive in time for Christmas. UPS and Fedex spent heavily last year to ensure better performance, but still had some major hiccups.

Staples, Toys ‘R Us, Best Buy,

Crate & Barrel, J.C. Penney and Kohl’s were among the retailers who missed delivery to at least one part of the country, according to industry tracking firm StellaService.

To prevent similar mishaps, UPS and FedEx have been working with major retailers to hone their forecasts and have scheduled their extra holiday workers to better meet the shipping spikes right after Thanksgiving and the weekend before Christmas. Some third-party tracking services have signaled a few issues with 2015 deliveries but UPS spokesman Mike Mangeot said last week that more than 96 percent of packages are being delivered on time in December and that UPS expects packages to arrive by Christmas.

“In many cases customers are receiving the packages earlier than promised as we are advancing deliveries to make sure the network remains ready for any spikes as last-minute Christmas shipping approaches,” says Mangeot.

At first glance, Kentucky doesn’t seem like the epicenter of holiday shipping.

After all, Louisville isn’t the geographic center of the U.S. And this city of 600,000 people is hardly the largest in the country.

Best known for its wooden baseball bats and being home to the Kentucky Derby, the city does, however, have relatively good weather and a geography that is perfect for shipping. (FedEx has a similar operation in Memphis, Tennessee.)

“It’s just an ideal location for us,” says Gary Kelley, manager of the UPS next day shipping division at Worldport. “We are within two hours (flying time) of 75 percent of the population and within four hours of 95 percent.”

And when you are rushing packages overnight, that proximity to the country’s largest cities matters.

A plane from Seattle might be carrying overnight packages bound for New York, Miami or Chicago. It will stop in Kentucky.

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Chipotle hit by reports of new E. coli cases

By Candice Choi Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is investigating a more recent batch of E. coli cases linked to Chipotle, and that it does not know yet if they are linked to a larger outbreak that began in October in Washington and Oregon.

So far, the agency said Monday five people have been reported sick in the new outbreak, with illnesses starting between Nov. 18 and Nov. 26. They include one person in Kansas, one in North Dakota and three in Oklahoma.

All five people said they ate at a Chipotle the week before they got sick.

For the larger outbreak, 53 people had been reported sick in nine states, with 46 of them saying they ate at a Chipotle. The most recent illness linked to Chipotle among those cases started Nov. 10.

Each year, about 48 million people get sick from foodborne illnesses, according to the CDC. Following the outbreak, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has said it is tightening standards to ensure food safety. Spokesman Chris Arnold said in an email Monday that the chain is in the process of

implementing its new programs, which include increased testing of ingredients and food safety training for workers.

“We have indicated before that we expected that we may see additional cases stemming from this, and CDC is now reporting some additional cases,” Arnold said in the email.

The CDC has not identified the ingredient that sickened people in the larger outbreak, which scared away customers and caused Chipotle’s sales to plummet 16 percent in November. Chipotle co-CEO Steve Ells has told The Associated Press he doesn’t think the company

will ever know for sure the exact ingredient that was responsible, but that he believes it was bacteria in fresh food like tomatoes or cilantro.

In its annual report, Chipotle has noted it may be at a higher risk for outbreaks of food-borne illnesses because of its “fresh produce and meats rather than frozen, and our reliance on employees cooking with traditional methods rather than automation.” Those points of differentiation have long been marketing strengths for Chipotle, which has sought to distinguish itself as being of higher quality than traditional fast-food chains.

Use Yoda’s wisdom to become Jedi money master

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sometimes call my husband Yoda because he’s so wise and calm, like the Jedi master.

When I’m in a panic about some financial issue, he warns against being fearful, echoing this popular Yoda quote, “Fear is the path to the dark side.”

With so much fanfare surrounding the release of “Star

Wars: The Force Awakens,” I started thinking: We all could channel Yoda and find the “Force” to improve our financial management. Here are 10 of Yoda’s maxims, taken from previous “Star Wars” films: 1. “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” You may already be thinking of some financially related New

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Mountlake Terrace-based 1st Security Bank of Washington has promoted Sue Coldwell to senior vice president of consumer lending. Coldwell has served as a loan analyst and as a consumer lending manager.

She has worked in the financial industry since 1986.

Throughout this month, some Snohomish banks are participating in the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce’s Seventh Annual Battle of the Banks to Benefit the Bank.

Customers can donate money and nonperishable food items at the participating banks

include: Washington Federal, Columbia Bank, Coastal Community Bank, Opus Bank, and Peoples Bank at Fred Meyer.

Announcements The Washington State Department of Revenue is offering relief to businesses hurt by

Year’s resolutions. You tell yourself you’ll try to budget or try to spend less. But when you use the word “try,” you know you’re giving yourself an out. Commit fully to your financial goals.

2. “You must unlearn what you have learned.” A lot of what See SINGLETARY, Page A8

storms and flooding. Go to www.dor.wa.gov/disasterrelief for information. Businesses can request an extension or penalty waiver by sending a secure email in their My Account or by calling Revenue’s customer service staff at 1-800-647-7706.

Biz Bits runs Monday through Saturday.

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State gives OK to ‘Ducks’ tours OLYMPIA — A Seattle tour company involved in a deadly crash in September can resume operating a limited fleet of amphibious vehicles but must gain approval of a safety plan by the end of next month or else risk being put out of business under a decision Monday by state regulators.

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved a joint stipulation that allows the company to resume operations of its “Truck Duck” vehicles.

“Truck Duck” vehicles have a different manufacturer, chassis and axle system than the “stretch duck” vehicle involved in the Sept.

24 accident in which five college students were killed when the repurposed military “duck boat” hit a charter bus on the Aurora Bridge.

Ride the Ducks of Seattle owner Brian Tracey told the commission that he doesn’t have a timeframe on when the 10 vehicles could be on the road, saying that drivers will need to be retrained and he wants to “make sure everything we’re doing is perfectly buttoned down before we’re up and running again.”

Staples-Office Depot deal rejected by FTC Federal regulators rejected an offer from Staples to sell $1.25 billion in contracts, an attempt on the part of the office supply retailer to ease monopoly fears as it tries to acquire rival Office Depot. The Federal Trade Commission sought to block the deal earlier this month believing that a tie up between the last of the major retailers in the sector would throttle competition.

BMW fined $40M U.S. safety regulators have slapped German automaker BMW AG with a $40 million penalty for moving too slowly to fix Mini brand cars that failed federal crash tests.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also said Monday BMW failed to send the agency accurate recall information.

Toshiba cuts 7,800 jobs Toshiba plans to cut 7,800 jobs, mostly in its consumerelectronics business, as it reorganizes in the face of projected record losses for the current fiscal year. The job cuts will affect about 30 percent of the consumer-electronics business and represent about 3 percent of Toshiba’s overall employees.

Bombardier price cuts Bombardier Inc. is prepared to cut prices on the C Series jetliner as a way to end about 15 months without a firm order for the new single-aisle jetliner. “I get the question all the time: ‘Are you finally going to discount?’ I know what it takes to win large orders,” said Fred Cromer, president of Bombardier’s commercial aircraft unit. Any new customer is “going to expect an aggressive deal.” Bombardier’s 243 firm orders for the C Series are short of its target of 300 by the time deliveries begin in the second quarter of next year.

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Stocks posted moderate gains in a quiet trading day Monday, recovering part of their losses sustained late last week. Energy stocks continued to be a drag on the market, as the price of oil fell once again.

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Volume 91,213,374 63,842,247 61,573,794 59,654,253 57,168,623 54,344,614 45,261,066 43,174,076 42,527,993

GAINERS China Customer Relations Cente NovaBay Pharmaceuticals (NBY) ITUS (ITUS) Amtech Systems (ASYS) NetSol Technologies (NTWK)

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Consumers buying less expensive gifts this year Ship

By Joyce M. Rosenberg Associated Press

NEW YORK — Cheap is the new chic for holiday gifts.

Jana Montero, who has in the past bought loved ones iPods and tablets for Christmas, has changed her attitude about gift giving: This holiday season, she’s grabbing candle sets and serving dishes that cost under $30 to give to family and friends.

Montero, who lives in New York and is saving to buy a home with her husband, said: “We want to make sure we’re conscious of what we’re spending.”

More holiday shoppers are expected to be like Montero this holiday season in the latest twist in a theme that has played out since the recession. For nearly a decade, shoppers have been more cautious and practical about their spending, doing more bargain shopping and hunting for deals. But recently, shoppers have taken that practice a step further.

They’re becoming more open to buying gifts that in the past might have been considered downright cheap. So, they’re not just looking for big discounts

on extravagant, expensive designer and brand name goods; they’re starting out with the intention of getting less expensive items that they might not have considered buying as gifts in the past.

The number of people willing to buy gifts during this holiday shopping season for under $10 rose to 4 percent this year from 1 percent last year, according to a survey of 1,000 people by America’s Research Group, a firm that researches consumer behavior. Meanwhile, the number of people willing to spend between $26 and $35 fell to 18 percent from 22 percent.

Overall, people are expected to spend modestly more this holiday season. The National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending in November and December will be up 3.7 percent to $630.5 billion this year, slower than the 4.1 percent growth during the same period last year.

The shift in attitude toward cheap is partly rooted in economics, says Jeff Green, a retailing consultant based in Phoenix.

Shoppers who vigilantly watched their budgets during the recession continue

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you know about personal finance is wrong because the people who told it to you were biased. There is no good debt. You don’t need to carry a credit-card balance to build up your credit. You should pay off your mortgage before you retire. Renting is not throwing money away. And your financial adviser may not act in your best interest.

3. “If once you start

down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.” I believe this is what Yoda would tell Jedi trainees about debt.

MarketWatch.com has created a clock showing that the current student-loan debt amount is increasing at a rate of more than $2,700 per second. We saw how bad things turned out when mortgage debt consumed folks. Debt can take you to some dark places.

to feel the pressure of keeping tabs on what they’re spending even as the economy improves. “Even with the unemployment rate down, I don’t think people feel secure in their jobs,” he says.

But it’s also rooted in a change in consumer psychology. Some shoppers have become suspicious of retailers who continually slash prices, retail consultant Paco Underhill says.

In other words, people are beginning to question whether they’re paying too much for the gifts that they’re buying, so now they’re starting out with the

expectation that they’ll buy really cheap items.

“One of the deeply confusing elements to the consuming public is: What is the real cost of something?” he says.

For example, Stacy Roberts saw plenty of sales when she visited The Fashion Mall at Keystone in Indianapolis on Saturday, but she wasn’t impressed.

She said shoppers need to start following the price of something they want to buy for the holidays a few months beforehand, so they can tell if the sales are truly a bargain.

“To me, deals are B.S.,”

she says.

Adding to the mistrust of “deals,” some consumer marketing experts say, is the shedding of the stigma associated with buying smaller, less expensive gifts.

People who spend less can be perceived as savvy shoppers, and also warmer and friendlier than someone who’s a conspicuous consumer, says Maura Scott, a marketing professor at Florida State University.

The growing willingness of holiday shoppers to spend less on gifts has made storeowners more conservative as they’ve stocked up for the holidays. Many have more lower-priced merchandise on their shelves to cater to the growing prevalence of cheap-gift buyers.

Toys R Us has bins throughout its stores that feature merchandise like race cars and stuffed animals for less than $10, and has a section called Dollar Shop with toys priced $1 to $5. Target stores have a section called Bullseye’s Playground with $5 and under items including toys and accessories for electronics.

Smaller retail shops also are stocking up on more inexpensive items.

4. “A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense. Never for attack.” If you’ve mastered your money, don’t be so smug. How does attacking the poor or people who’ve made bad decisions change things? Instead, use your knowledge to help lift up folks.

5. “In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way.” Learn from your mistakes. Use your inner force to conquer your financial challenges. When you know better, do better.

6. “Size matters not.

Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not.” It’s not how much you have that matters but how well you do with what you do have.

7. “The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see the future is.” When the stock market is down people often panic. They want to abandon investing because they’re scared. But there’s an even darker force to consider — inflation.

Invest for the long term so that you have a chance to beat inflation.

8. “Named must your

fear be before banish it you can.” People often tell me they don’t budget because they’re afraid of what the numbers will say.

But how’s not knowing working for you? Yes, you may be living beyond your means, but you’ll never be able to rectify the situation if you don’t embrace your economic reality.

9.) “Clear your mind must be if you are to discover the real villains behind this plot.” Con artists want you to think you’ve only got a limited amount of time to act.

If someone is trying to

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Janae Melvin shops for gifts at Old Navy in Kansas City, Kansas, on Nov. 28. Melvin is cutting back on Christmas spending this year in part because she and her husband are putting money aside for a home and a big family vacation.

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All the boxes and envelopes are unloaded, likely by college students pulling the ultimate allnighter — they make up 70 percent of the employees here.

Next, the packages go onto conveyers where red lasers scan labels and then the system automatically sorts the boxes and directs them to new shipping containers. UPS has 38,000 such containers and they typically hold about 400 packages. Workers load them back up and then drag the heavy containers back onto planes that head out around the globe. Up to 416,000 packages can be processed each hour.

Typically, it only takes 13 minutes for a package to travel the web of belts and chutes. In a five hour period, 130 planes have landed, unloaded, reloaded and returned to the skies. In another part of the complex, 300 trucks do a similar dance.

The only thing faster: Americans purchasing a new round of goods online.

pressure you about a financial decision, take the time to check it out.

10. “To be Jedi is to face the truth and choose.”

The path to becoming a Jedi money master is to recognize your financial truth. Admit that you spend a lot eating out. You can’t take a vacation when you have debt. You can’t afford to send your child to the college of his or her dreams. Choose truth. Live within your means.

May the financial Force be with you. (c) 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

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IN OUR VIEW | Land and Water Conservation Fund

Park lands’ short-term victory Among the lumps of coal — riders attached to the omnibus spending bill that Congress passed and President Obama signed last week — were a few diamonds, among them the reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund that expired for the first time in its 50-year history at the end of September.

In the past the fund has enjoyed bipartisan support when it came up for reauthorization, but conservative opposition this year threatened the program that provides financial support and matching grants for national and state public lands acquisitions and development of parks and recreation programs, all funded by royalties paid by the oil and gas industry for off-shore drilling leases.

Following Senate passage a bill that would have permanently authorized the program was idled in the House as Republican leadership refused

to even allow the bill a committee hearing. The scramble to approve the must-pass omnibus spending bill, however, freed up the legislation. It wasn’t the permanent reauthorization sought by supporters — among them, Democratic Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, the state’s Democratic representatives and Republican Rep. Dave Reichert — but the program will run again for at least three years and received $450 million for 2016, a boost over its 2015 funding but still half of its intended budget of $900 million.

In Washington state the program can now distribute nearly $10 million in funding that will fill in gaps along the Pacific Crest Trail to improve safety and public access; protect working forests near Mount St. Helens; protect watershed along the Yakima River to ensure clean water for farms, fisheries and communities; acquire property

to protect fisheries and water quality near Lake Quinault in the Olympic National Park and purchase 165 acres of historic farmland at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve on Whidbey Island.

The program also provides funding administered by Washington state’s Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. Two projects likely to receive grants include: $100,000 for Arlington’s Haller Park, which will go toward the construction of new restrooms at the park at a higher elevation than the current facility, which is prone to flooding from the Stillaguamish River; and $500,000 for the purchase of land to add up to 22 acres to the 64-acre urban forest in Bothell known as the North Creek Forest, which is used as an outdoor classroom for local schools and colleges, protects an important salmon watershed and is the last bit of undeveloped land in a sea

of residential and commercial development.

Not to appear unappreciative of the three years’ of funding that was secured, but when the Land and Water Conservation Fund is again before Congress for reauthorization, that approval should be made permanent, removing the program from what has become a process vulnerable to partisan politics and the whims of obstructionists.

Introduced by Everett’s Sen. Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson in 1964, the fund has used a portion of the money generated by our oil and gas resources to protect our natural resources, creating and enhancing parks and other public lands. In its 50 years it has provided more than $500 million in funding in Washington state alone.

It has more than proved its value in protecting public lands, supporting recreational businesses and encouraging families to explore the nation’s natural heritage.

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driveway each morning in search of the paper gives me a good head start on the 10,000 steps my doctor wants to see and when the funny papers aren’t delivered at all, there’s no excuse for not getting out of my chair and into the back yard to clean up after the dog or dig fence post holes.

So thanks Everett Herald, life is good. The only thing that might be healthier is if I were to cancel my subscription and instead take the one-half mile hike up to the 7-11 for a copy of the Seattle Times.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ■■AARON REARDON

Give financially fitting penalty The Herald recently reported on the charges leveled by the Public Disclosure Commission against former County Executive Aaron Reardon and his aide, Kevin Hulten. The entire community should be proud of the work Scott North and other members of The Herald staff did in investigation of the facts of that 2011 election and provided that information to your readers.

Now for adequate punishment. If the facts presented by the PDC are true it would be apparent that the 2011 election won by Mr. Reardon was due to illegal acts. I believe that the punishment should fit the crime. I would hope that the PDC and/or attorney general would seek monetary fines against each individual for all money paid to them by Snohomish County for their employment beginning Jan. 1, 2012, until their employment with the county concluded.

That would seem to be a fair penalty.

By doing so, the state would let every candidate for public office know that this type of illegal activity would have sincere consequences.

Don Wlazlak Marysville

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Enough from newspaper, state Regarding the article, “State files civil charges against Reardon, former aide”: After reading how Aaron Reardon and Kevin Hulten are now being charged by so-called “state election watchdogs,” I have to say something.

It was bad enough that the reporters Scott North and Noah Haglund harangued Reardon and Hulten for years, but now after more than four years, for the state to take this further is absolutely ludicrous!

Believe it or not, at the time, when we kept reading and reading more, it seemed that while Reardon and Hulten were in the wrong about a number of things, North and Haglund’s egos were abounding with every word. And the Herald, it seemed promoted this.

Bad enough that it cost the taxpayers the money it did at the time, but now, how much more has the state’s investigation cost us? This is as bad

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Great article on aviation centers That was a great article Saturday on the aviation attractions here at Paine Field and the efforts that the several organizations have accomplished to put these aircraft on display and make them available for the public to view and learn of their history. (Tourist in Your Own Town: “You should visit Paine Field’s aviation centers, here’s how.”

In contrast, the Snohomish County Council and the Paine Field management have opposed John Sessions’ vision to expand on this legacy in favor of the short-term gain of building hangars for corporate and private use to obtain more money in the near term. Poor thinking on their part and a loss for our area.

Frank Leathley Mill Creek

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as some of the congressional hearings that go on and on and on and then have nothing to show for it except money spent at the taxpayer’s expense.

I’m sickened by this reporting. God knows there are so many things that these two could be reporting on. It only makes me think that this is a revenge reporting job.

Enough!

Marge Wood Mountlake Terrace

Delivery failures get me off couch My doctor has told me that I really need to exercise more, you know, take a brisk walk daily and don’t spend the whole morning sitting in the recliner reading the funny papers. Well, I want to thank The Herald for promoting my healthy lifestyle.

For the third time in the last week and the umpteenth time over the last few months The Herald has arrived late, incomplete or not at all. Multiple trips down our long

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Paul Miller Everett

Loose pages hard to hold onto In a recent edition of The Herald, there were four single pages. I don’t understand why. Do you think it’s desirable?

I find it is not, because it is difficult to hold the loose pages. They fall away. Is there anyone else who finds this annoying? Separate, loose pages were unheard of before Sound Publishing took over printing of the paper.

Elaine Steinhoff Freeland

CORRECTION Because of an editing error, the Saturday letter, “Holiday generosity: PTA gift event so heartwarming,” named the wrong school. View Ridge Elementary in Everett hosts the Holiday House for students.

Why Bernie merits respect, if not a vote

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ardly a week goes by without some demand for an apology populating my inbox. I have never apologized for two reasons: The usual one is that I’m not sorry. The other is that calls for an apology have become an irritating tactic in American political discourse, a kind of bullying.

That doesn’t mean I haven’t regretted FROMA HARROP things I’ve said or the tone used.

I have. So here’s a You’ve been compromise: taking the I will issue one apology high road in a year.

And the this campaign, winner sticking for 2015 is ... Bernie to issues Sanders. and even Why Bernie? occasionally Some liberal friends praising complain Hillary. that I’ve been overly dismissive of the senator from Vermont’s candidacy. They have cause.

I was especially rough in pointing out the cracks in Bernie’s self-portrait of a national force for civil rights. Perhaps I overdid it.

But the fact remains that he fled the troubled New York of the ‘60s for the whitest state in the nation. It baffles that he shares his campaign stage with Cornel West, a black academic who condemns Barack Obama in nasty racial terms.

On advancing civil rights, Bernie’s been totally on board. Still, one can see why ordinary African-Americans seem to relate better to Hillary Clinton.

Bernie, you’re really good on most concerns: Reining in Wall Street’s power.

Expanding Medicare to all Americans.

You also rise over conventional liberal stances, opposing gun control measures that come off as more anti-gun than procontrol. You’ve clearly been talking to hunters in your rural state.

Your views on immigration are well-nuanced. You support a path to citizenship for otherwise law-abiding undocumented people. But you oppose calls for massive temporary-worker programs that would replace American workers — and not just farmworkers — with lower-cost substitutes.

The Democratic debates have shown you at your best. On Saturday, you graciously offered ... an apology ... over your campaign’s breach of Clinton’s proprietary data. (Hillary responded in kind, saying it was time to move on.) That was quite noble of you in light of the Democratic National Committee’s decision to temporarily cut your campaign’s access to its voter database. The DNC has not treated you fairly.

You’ve been taking the high road in this campaign, sticking to issues and even occasionally praising Hillary. Your dismissal of the right wing’s obsessive harping over Clinton’s use of private email while secretary of state will not be forgotten.

Bernie, the poll numbers show you slipping further behind Hillary among Democratic voters. That alone is not reason enough to downplay your quest for the presidency. Candidates have come roaring back, and Hillary’s performance over the years has not been flawless.

But there’s a big question besides “can you win?” That is, What would happen if you did? For all your solid thinking, you’ve never been able to work with others in Washington, and we’re not just talking about Republicans. You often can’t get along with liberal Democrats.

Your “holier than thou” attitude, as former Rep. Barney Frank put it, has kept you from actively participating in the formation of laws. That bill you negotiated with conservatives to improve veterans’ health care doesn’t count. Helping veterans is not a hard sell.

But let’s end the criticism here. I’m glad you’re running. Without you, hardly any attention would have been paid to the Democratic side. The other remaining challenger, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, simply isn’t original enough.

(Sorry, Martin. This year’s apology has just been used up.)

Finally, I never tire of hearing you describe your smart liberal ideas with force and conviction. I still don’t think you’re going to be IT. But if I ever came off as not respecting you, Bernie, I apologize.

Email Froma Harrop at fharrop@gmail. com.

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Sued: 13 claims still open, but many are inactive From Page A1

meaning the claimants are no longer pursuing the claim or the city has been unable to reach them.

The city estimates it will still pay out on another three or four claims, Pembroke said.

Everett also instituted a backwater valve installation program for the flood-prone north end, with the dual goals of preventing

Since the flooding, the city has paid out more than $3.2 million to settle 165 damage claims from residential and commercial property owners.

Everett Communications Director Meghan Pembroke said there were 13 claims still open, but many have become inactive,

more sewer backups and reducing or eliminating the city’s liability.

Neroutsos said the PUD filed its own claim with the city in July 2014.

A lawsuit filed in Snohomish County Superior Court on Oct. 29 would indicate the PUD hasn’t been satisfied with that process.

Neroutsos wouldn’t comment on the content

of the suit. The city had not yet been served, Pembroke said, and hasn’t filed a response with the court.

In any event, negotiations over the PUD’s initial claim continue, she said.

The suit filed in Snohomish County Superior Court lists five causes against the city, ranging from negligence to product liability and nuisance. The case is based on

the PUD’s assertion that, among other things, the city failed to properly design, operate, inspect, maintain, clean and monitor its sewer system, and also failed to properly respond to the overflow at the PUD’s facilities.

The PUD has estimated damages totalling slightly less than $1.1 million.

The suit also leaves open possible other not yet

identified individual defendants who, the PUD said in its filing, “were involved in the design, manufacture, maintenance and/or repair of the sewer system and its subcomponents associated with the Snohomish PUD’s Facilities.”

Chris Winters: 425374-4165; cwinters@ heraldnet.com. Twitter: @ Chris_At_Herald.

Hansen: Busy now, but shipyard’s future is uncertain Many of the wooden fishing boats built by Hansen back then are still fishing in the Bering Sea and the Pacific.

Rick Hansen, 62, helped build many of those boats.

“I was getting paid when I was probably 8 or 9, a buck an hour,” he said. “I once spent a whole day sweeping up wood shavings from the planer.”

The company moved to Everett in the early 1970s when it started making steel-hulled ships. When interest rates soared in the 1980s, work at the shipyard slowed.

“We were looking at the walls with nothing to do,” he said. “You remember that.”

Now, the shipyard has to turn down work.

Hansen said they’d rather do that than hire more people. The company has 30 workers now.

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Dale Wilton (on table) and Mickey Wilton, of Central Welding Supply, neighbors and friends of the Hansens, enjoy the spectacle of the launch as anticipation builds.

“In order for us to grow, we would have to be in the office all day,” he said.

“This type of stuff is my therapy,” he said, pointing at the Odin’s rail.

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That attitude shows in their boats, said Mark Severson, the Odin’s owner.

Fishing the North Pacific, “I’d seen some of the

wooden boats they’d built 60 years ago. They were beautiful,” he said.

At the time, he was using a fiberglass-hulled boat, and decided he wanted steel.

Hansen’s steel boats seemed to handle rough weather as well as any boat, he said.

So, he ordered the F/V Odin. The ship’s homeport is Petersburg, Alaska, but it is at sea fishing for about seven months a year.

“She rides like a seagull,” gracefully going up and down with the swells, but never rolling, he said.

While fishing for halibut about 20 years ago, the boat was hit by a 50-foot rogue wave. He heard it coming before he saw it.

And when he did, it towered over the Odin, he said.

“Everything got really dark,” Severson said.

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There was no refusal to provide documents as alleged in the lawsuit, Appel ruled.

“It is reasonable to expect the city to prepare documents for disclosure as best as it can,” the judge wrote. “It is not reasonable to expect that there will never be a miscommunication between a public records officer and a receptionist.”

Appel declined to address additional concerns raised by Gough in court papers.

“The allegations were not connected to any failure to promptly respond or provide records,” Appel wrote.

The judge’s decision to dismiss the case also denied Hikel the $8,100 in penalties he sought from the city.

On Sept. 14, Karber was writing a letter to Hikel that another installment was ready, when Gough served her with the lawsuit.

Part of the problem was the emails Hikel wanted to review were Microsoft Outlook files, and he didn’t know how to open them at home, court papers show. Lynnwood set up a

special computer at City Hall for Hikel to view the records. The city provided him some emails as PDFs, but said the conversion process was too timeconsuming for that many records. Lynnwood continues to produce weekly installments, city attorneys wrote.

Like many local governments, Lynnwood faces growing demands for public records. The city has hired additional employees to keep up.

The police department is getting another clerk to assist with records requests, and the finance department is expected to hire temporary help, city spokeswoman Julie Moore said.

Between them, Hikel and Gough sent the city more than two dozen public records requests in 2014.

As of Dec. 17, Hikel has filed 15 separate public records requests with Lynnwood in 2015, Moore said.

While processing records for Hikel, the city received dozens of other requests.

Those all required a response.

“Although we are relieved to hear about the

judge’s decision ... there is still great cost to the city,” Moore said.

The Hikel lawsuit cost the city $10,744 in October — one-fourth of its legal bills for that month.

The November bill hasn’t arrived but is likely substantial, Moore said.

“Our city resources are finite and it is unfortunate when we are forced to use them in this fashion,” she said in a prepared statement. “We would much rather spend taxpayer dollars on services that benefit the greater community.”

Another Hikel lawsuit from last year, over the city’s transportation benefit district, is pending in court. In that case, Hikel and Gough accused city leaders of violating the state Open Meetings Act. The city is seeking dismissal of that lawsuit.

On that same issue, Gough has filed a complaint with state election watchdogs over how the city and the transportation benefit district promoted a tax measure that later failed to win voter approval.

The complaint is awaiting review.

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“It came right over the whole damn boat,” he said.

The Odin got nicked and knocked, but it “shed the water and came through,” he said. “After that, it was just tiny 30-footers back to Seward (Alaska).”

Hansen boats “are not cheap, but you get what you pay for,” he said.

Rick Hansen said he doesn’t know if the shipyard will be around in 10 or 20 years.

No one from the family’s next generation has the same passion for the work as he and his cousin have, he said.

“I don’t know what happens next,” he said on the Odin’s deck. “But we’re here now.”

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Beside building ships, the Hansen Boat Co. is plenty busy repairing, overhauling and modifying existing vessels.

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Uprooted from tradition A windstorm-toppled tree in Everett is decked out in Christmas lights for the final time

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strange glow emanates near downtown Everett, lurching from the ground like a giant sci-fi dragon that got tangled in holiday lights.

What’s up with that?

What was once a majestic 100-foot-tall Japanese black pine is now a funky, festive tree trunk.

The tree stood tall and wide for more than 50 years until the Nov. 17 windstorm, which wrecked havoc across Western Washington, ripped its roots and splattered it across the 3000 block of Grand Avenue.

The tree’s owners, Stuart and April Cole, were lucky, really.

Their power stayed on and their tree didn’t inflict any damage below.

Still, the loss hit home.

“It was a neighborhood tree,” Stuart said.

Over the years, he’d decorated it with scary figures at Halloween and festooned it with lights at Christmas. It was a lot of work, and Stuart scaling the mighty tree made April nervous, even though he’s a siding worker who climbs ladders for a living.

His electrifying excess paid off. It was an award-winning tree.

“The neighborhood association gave him the Griswold Award a few years ago,” April said.

After that, though, he’d stopped lighting up the tree.

“I didn’t have the gumption,” said Stuart, 55. “We had a lot of things going on in our family. I didn’t even want to do Christmas.”

The storm might have taken his tree, but it gave him his gumption back. The disfigured trunk was an inspiration. He swirled it with bright colorful lights and turned the tragedy into a comedy.

It made him, and others, happy.

“People honk and wave,” he said. “They’re happy to see it lit up again.”

His face lights up when he talks about its redemption.

“It’s like a tribute to the tree that was,” April said. “We have a lot of cars stopping. They try to figure out what it is. It is very odd.”

The massive above-ground root sculpture adds a quirky touch.

That pronged corncob thing jutting out from the top? It’s dinner. “For the crows and squirrels and bluejays,” Stuart said.

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Stuart Cole glances up the sidewalk in front of his well-decorated Everett house and yard, which has been attracting a lot of attention from neighbors and passersby because of the giant, lit-up tree trunk.

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From researching old photos, they learned that the tree was planted in the early 1960s. Stuart

counted 42 rings in the trunk after it fell that fateful day in November.

“The tree went down about 4 o’clock,” Stuart said.

“I was in Redmond working out in that storm. I came home.

It was laying all across Grand Avenue.”

He took hundreds of photos as municipal workers spent hours clearing the debris from the road the next day.

“They were cutting and cutting and cutting,” he said.

The grande finale was a long and laborious cut on the giant trunk that lay flat on the ground.

“The whole thing rose up,” Stuart said. “As soon as I saw it rise up like that I knew right then I was going to light it up.”

He’ll keep the trunk lit until after Seahawks season.

Then, the tree of Christmases past will be a happy memory ... well, at least, until he gets the bill.

It will cost about $2,000 to remove it.

people to go into nursing?

I encourage anyone to go into nursing. Although no one gets wealthy working as a nurse, the amount of choice of where and how much to work are amazing.

It is incredible to get to work with so many really smart, kind, fearless nurses each day.

How long have you lived here and worked for Prov?

I’ve lived in Snohomish County for 32 years and in Edmonds for eight. I’ve worked in the (Providence emergency department) for going on 24 years. I typically only work about one day a week now, which is the main reason I could volunteer more this year. I’ve been a Prov nurse for more than 37 years. I started as a new grad in the CCU at Providence Seattle (now Swedish Cherry Hill) in 1978. I’m near the end of my career, and I am appreciative of the great opportunities I’ve had in nursing.

What do you like to do away from your job?

Spend time with my family, walk our dog, and read.

What is something that’s always in your fridge?

Milk and yogurt.

If you could dine with any person from history, who would it be and why?

As an addictive reader, I would love to dine with Jane Austen.

I know she would be charming and interesting.

What is your idea of great happiness?

Relaxing with my family and planning some kind of active adventure.

What is your pet peeve?

Robo phone calls.

What is something some people might be surprised to know about you?

As a teenager, I rode a horse to help with a cattle drive in Kansas.

— Gale Fiege Do you know someone we should get to know better?

Send suggestions to abrown@ heraldnet.com or call 425-339-3443.

BY ANDREA BROWN More: www.heraldnet.com/ whatsup.

Ideas? abrown@heraldnet.com, 425-339-3443 The tree was a healthy specimen that shed 10 garbage bags of pine needles and cones every year. Neighborhood kids would have cone wars with the remnants.

“I loved the tree ever since we bought the house,” said April, 53, who works at Boeing.

The Coles were living in Kirkland when they happened by the Grand Avenue home 16 years ago.

“We were just driving by. They were having an open house,” Stuart said. “It had everything we wanted. A view of the mountains and the city. A big porch my wife wanted. A basement and a

In addition to the unusual decorated tree trunk in his yard, Cole’s house has a unique green shade of Christmas lights. Cole hand-painted every one of them, after running a controlled test to make sure they would not catch on fire.

detached garage on an alley. We said, ‘Kick everybody out. We’re buying it’. ”

the chat Robin Hollenhorst NURSE AT PROVIDENCE Robin Hollenhorst, 60, of Edmonds, was recently named a nurse of the year by the Washington Chapter of the March of Dimes. Nurses in 19 categories were honored from a field of 200 health care providers who were nominated.

Hollenhorst, who works in the Providence Regional Medical Center emergency department in Everett, won in the category honoring innovative nursing outside of the traditional setting. Hollenhorst volunteers for Camp Prov, a summer day camp at Forest Park for children with special needs and their siblings.

What does nursing at Camp Prov involve?

The RN role at camp comprises many aspects, from putting on band aids, hydration through gastric tubes, monitoring for seizures and reviewing with parents each day any concerns they may have about their child at camp.

After volunteering at Camp Prov for several years, I realized how amazing it would be to help at camp every day for the entire five weeks. This past summer I decided to adjust my life to accommodate the time commitment. The experience was very rewarding (and a little exhausting). I got to see the remarkable progress the children made and I count it as a definite high point in my nursing career. I loved working with Christie Tipton and her staff at Camp Prov.

What do you like best about your job?

I’ve had a wonderful nursing career and I enjoy the challenge of emergency nursing very much. It is a very busy unit and

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it is rewarding to help people get through what is typically a very scary situation for them.

Were you surprised about the award?

Because my decision to commit to all five weeks of Camp Prov was so personal and not expected by Providence, I tried to keep a lower profile. I should have realized that the innovative Christie Tipton makes sure people get recognized. I feel like the award is for all the nurses who help at Camp Prov.

I am proud to be a nurse at Providence.

What was it that drew you to a career in nursing? Where did you go to school?

I graduated in 1978 with a bachelor of science in nursing from WSU. I think nursing is the best career anyone could have. I enjoy feeling part of the team and having a collaborative approach to helping people. The opportunities and flexibility are unlimited.

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Man loves woman he basically cannot trust

DAILY CROSSWORD

Adapted from a recent online discussion.

Dear Carolyn: I am in a very serious relationship with a wonderful woman whom I loved and lost to another man over 30 years ago. He passed away two years ago. I found her on Facebook and eventually we began visiting each other’s cities.

She says she is in love with me and as deeply committed as if we were married.

She has a male friend she has known for 23 years who was both her husband’s and her best friend, and he has been visiting her every few months and sleeping over at her house. Before we reunited, he asked her for sex.

She refused but still considers him a friend.

I think it is totally inappropriate for him to sleep under her roof now that she and I are totally committed.

I have said I won’t interfere with her friendship if she will give up the sleepovers, but she has refused. She gave me her word this would never happen, but she has broken it. I am not sleeping because of this. What can I do? I think all successful relationships are based on compromise, not on the principle that “I get to do whatever I want.”

CAROLYN HAX TELL ME ABOUT IT — Very Serious You aren’t spring chickens here.

Isn’t there a time to quit being the jealous teenager? To accept that if she wants to sleep with this man, then she will, even in the hotel you insist upon?

You either hop on board the human-frailty express, or you recognize you don’t have the stomach for it and stay home. I think all successful relationships are based on that.

Carolyn: I neglected to emphasize my main problem: that she has broken her promise. This is a woman I considered the most reliable person I have ever met.

What she has said she will do, she has always done, before this.

It is the main thing that for over 33 years has placed her head and shoulders above not only every woman, but over every other

SUPER QUIZ Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: NOVELTY CHRISTMAS SONGS Use the lyrics to identify the title of the novelty Christmas song.

FRESHMAN LEVEL 1. She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peek.

2. There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.

3. You’re a bad banana, with a greasy black peel.

GRADUATE LEVEL 4. Somebody snitched on me.

5. So hurry down the chimney tonight.

6. Want a plane that loops the loop. Me, I want a hula hoop.

PH.D. LEVEL 7. Gosh oh gee, how happy I’d be if I could only whistle.

CLASSIC PEANUTS

8. There were hoof prints on her forehead.

9. When the Baron cried out, “Merry Christmas, my friend!”

ANSWERS: 1. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” 2. “Frosty the Snowman.” 3. “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” 4. “Nuttin’ For Christmas.” 5. “Santa Baby.” 6. “The Chipmunk Song.” 7. “All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth).”

8. “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” 9. “Snoopy’s Christmas.”

SCORING: 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15-17 points — honors graduate; 10-14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4-9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1-3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

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Actor Hector Elizondo is 79. Country singer Red Steagall is 77. Former World Bank Group President Paul Wolfowitz is 72. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Steve Carlton is 71. Former ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer is 70.

Rock singer-musician Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick) is 67. Rock singer-musician Michael Bacon is 67. Baseball All-Star Steve Garvey is 67. Golfer Jan Stephenson is 64. Actress BernNadette Stanis is 62. Rapper Luther “Luke” Campbell is 55. Country singer-musician Chuck Mead is 55. Actor Ralph Fiennes is 53.

Actress Lauralee Bell is 47. Country singer Lori McKenna is 47. Actress Dina Meyer is 47. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is 45. Actress Heather Donahue is 42. Actor Chris Carmack is 35. Actor Logan Huffman is 26. Rhythmand-blues singer Jordin Sparks is 26. Pop singer Meghan Trainor is 22.

Thought for Today: “Winter is not a season, it’s an occupation.” — Sinclair Lewis, American author (1885-1951).

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human being I have known, in this regard. How can I believe anything she tells me now?

— Serious again Oh for flop’s sake, break up with her then. She is not a pedestal ornament, she’s a human being.

You can resent her choosing to risk your relationship over this friend, but she could resent your putting her in that position in the first place.

When people promise things they fundamentally don’t want to do, their resolve to follow through often crumbles. Is it better not to promise in the first place, or admit changes of heart? Yes, of course. Often just going ahead and breaking a promise is a sign of untrustworthiness.

But her history of integrity suggests a little forgiveness is in order. Can you accept all of her, all the gray, as-is? Or do you need her to remain “head and shoulders above”?

And what’s with the “not only every woman, but every ... human being” distinction? Like it’s a special specialness that ranks her among high-integrity men?

If you can’t love, respect and value a woman who goofed, then break up for both of your sakes.

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A primer for visiting patients in the hospital

THE NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Dear Abby: I have been a nurse for 35 years, and over time, I have noticed a decline in simple courtesy from people who visit friends or relatives in the hospital. Several things visitors should keep in mind: 1. If you don’t know what room the patient has been assigned, ASK. Don’t wander in and out of rooms until you find the right one.

2. Be prepared to give the first and last names of the patient when asking for directions.

3. Abide by the visiting hours and the number of persons allowed into a patient’s room at one time. Remember, patients need dedicated time for treatments and procedures.

4. Do not bring small children to the hospital unless they are visiting their parent or sibling. You needlessly place them at risk by exposing them to infections.

5. Make sure any food you bring to the patient is allowed by the physician.

6. Never question the staff for information regarding the patient’s diagnosis or condition. It is against the law for a health care provider to divulge patient information to an unauthorized individual. Ask the patient.

7. Get permission before plugging in your cellphone charger.

8. When taking the elevator, use public elevators.

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Patients are in hospitals because they need intensive treatment and REST. Creating a party atmosphere in which the patient is expected to entertain numerous “guests” is physically and emotionally draining and a danger to the person’s health.

Dear Abby: My ex-husband, “Charles,” is dying, and we have decided to get remarried before he dies so he won’t be alone at the end. (And also so I can receive his VA benefits when he’s gone.) Is this morally wrong? I do take care of him, but not all the time because Charles likes living with his uncle and will remain there after we marry. I guess I just have a little guilt trip going on. — Guilt Trip In Texas Dear Guilt Trip: Charles earned his benefits. I see nothing morally wrong with people providing for someone they care for after their death. Unless Charles was coerced into his generosity, I can’t see why you should feel guilty.

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THE CLICKER Tuesday’s highlights on TV include: Just in case you forgot, “The Year: 2015” is a special that recalls the top headlines, biggest names and hottest trends of the past 12 months. And, whew, it will do so in just two hours. 9 p.m., ABC. On “The Expanse,” Holden (Steven Strait) and his crew are imprisoned

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TELEVISION aboard the Martian navy flagship. Let’s hope they don’t have to spend the holidays there. 10 p.m., Syfy.

“A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa”: Whoopi Goldberg and Uma Thurman are among the celebrity guests in this musical tale of lost letters to Santa. 8 p.m., AMC. From Herald news services

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2015.

There are nine days left in the year. This is the first full day of winter.

Today’s highlight: On Dec. 22, 1965, “Doctor Zhivago,” David Lean’s epic film adaptation of the Boris Pasternak novel starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie, had its world premiere in New York.

On this date: In 1894, French army officer Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason in a court-martial that triggered worldwide charges of anti-Semitism. (Dreyfus was eventually vindicated.)

In 1940, author Nathanael West, 37, and his wife, Eileen McKenney, 27, were killed in a car crash in El Centro, California, while en route to the funeral of

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In 1944, during the World War II Battle of the Bulge, U.S. Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe rejected a German demand for surrender, writing “Nuts!” in his official reply.

In 1968, Julie Nixon married David Eisenhower in a private ceremony in New York.

Playwright Samuel Beckett died in Paris at age 83.

In 2001, Richard C. Reid, a passenger on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami, tried to ignite explosives in his shoes, but was subdued by flight attendants and fellow passengers. (Reid is serving a life sentence in federal prison.)

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Miss Universe conspiracy theories begin

By Emily Yahr The Washington Post

Steve Harvey mixing up the winner of the 2015 Miss Universe pageant on Sunday had all the ingredients of an epic viral moment: A beauty pageant. An embarrassing gaffe. The agonizing scene when Harvey admitted he made a mistake. The look on Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez’s face when her crown was taken off and given to the real winner, Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach.

It was so perfect. Maybe ... a little too perfect.

Immediately after Harvey announced Miss Colombia as the winner (she was actually the first runner-up), the video made its way around the world and MissUniverse2015 was the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter.

But social media lit up with the Internet’s second-favorite thing: Cries of a conspiracy theory.

Sample comment on Facebook from Raoul Martinez, a TV anchor in San Diego: “You guys buying this? I’m no conspiracy theorist, but this smells fishy to me. Sounds like a big PUBLICITY STUNT to get everyone talking about Miss Universe, when normally (let’s be honest, now!) NO

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ONE would be talking about Miss Universe.”

Then there were screenshots of the card Harvey was holding on TV, which he held up to prove he read the wrong name.

People were dubious he could have really mixed up the two names.

Here are some of the other reasons some think it was planned all along.

1. Did the teleprompter say “Miss Colombia”?

Harvey took full responsibility for the mix-up on stage, apologizing to the audience. But according to the Miss Universe’s Snapchat, as Harvey left the stage, he said the teleprompter read “Miss Universe - Colombia.”

Though that snap is now

nowhere to be found, several (including USA Today) have screengrabs.

However, later in the Snapchat story, Harvey is seen talking to the press and takes the blame again: He says he should have said “runner-up” instead of “winner” when making the announcement.

2. A ploy for attention for Miss Universe.

The Miss Universe pageant is hardly a ratings magnet — last year it garnered about 7.6 million viewers, its highest ratings in a decade, and the event is fairly under the radar in the United States. Plus, a Sunday night in December (five days before Christmas, no less) is hardly an ideal time to air any program aside from football.

The pageant, airing on Fox for the first time, had to make a splash. And it did.

A big one.

3. A plot for attention for Steve Harvey.

Hmmm, what do you think Harvey will discuss on his syndicated talk show? And do you think that talk show might also remind people that he also hosts “Family Feud”?

4. ... something involving Donald Trump.

It’s no secret the Miss Universe franchise has faced drama this year, when GOP presidential contender Donald Trump sold the pageant to WME/ IMG. The pageant’s former home, NBC, cut all ties with Trump after his incendiary comments about immigrants, which also resulted in Univision dropping the pageant.

But some were convinced that Trump (even if he no longer owns the pageant) was still involved, somehow.

5. To cement a place in Miss Universe history.

Remember when Marisa Tomei won the best supporting actress Oscar for “My Cousin Vinny” and people still talk about how maybe the presenter read the wrong name off the teleprompter? Miss Universe just had its Marisa Tomei moment.

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CITY OF MUKILTEO 11930 Cyrus Way - Mukilteo, WA 98275 (425) 263-8000 NOTICE OF APPLICATION SUMMARY Olympic View Middle School 2602 Mukilteo Speedway December 22, 2015 The project consists of the demolition of the existing gym and pool, removal of five (5) portables and construction of a new 31,238 square foot gym and music building with associated grading, parking, and landscaping. This application and all supporting documents are available at City Hall for public viewing. (File No. PPR-2015-007) Environmental documents prepared for the proposal: N/A. The project will be reviewed for consistency with Mukilteo Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Development Standards.

Required Permits are Project Permit, Building Permit, Engineering Permit and any State and Federal permits if applicable.

The public is invited to comment on the project by submitting written comments to the Planning Depar tment at the above address by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016. To obtain a complete Notice of Application contact the City at (425) 263-8000 or the website at http://www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us/ActionNotices.

Published: December 22, 2015.

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CITY OF SULTAN SULTAN WASHINGTON ORDINANCE 1224-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SULTAN AMENDING THE 2015 BUDGET ADOPTED UNDER ORDINANCE 120614; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City is required under state law to have a balanced budget; and WHEREAS, the 2015 budget was adopted under Ordinance 120614 in December 2014; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the budget to adjust for unanticipated revenues or expenditures; now therefore THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SULTAN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The 2015 Budget as authorized under Ordinance 120614 for revenues and expenditures for the operation of the City of Sultan for the ďŹ scal year ending December 31, 2015 is amended to increase/decrease in the following amounts:

Requested Permits and Approvals: SEPA determination, Architectural Design Board (ADB) approval, Building permit Other Required Permits: None at this time Required Studies related to the project: None at this time Related Environmental Documents: SEPA checklist Comments Due: January 5, 2016 City Contact: Sean Conrad, Associate Planner, sean.conrad@edmondswa.gov, 425-771-0220 Public Hearing: January 20, 2016 at 7 p.m., City of Edmonds Council Chambers, 250 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020 SEPA NotiďŹ cation Notice is Hereby Given that the City of Edmonds has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance under WAC 197-11-340(2) for the above project.

Project Description: The project described above requires SEPA review because it involves construction of 14 dwelling units.

Date of Issuance: December 22, 2015 SEPA Appeal Period: You may appeal this determination by ďŹ ling a written appeal citing the specific reasons for appeal with the required appeal fee no later than January 5, 2016 by 4:30 p.m. Appeals may be submitted to City of Edmonds Planning Division, 121 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020 or via email to the contact person above.

Any person has the right to comment on this application during public comment period, receive notice and participate in any hearings, and request a copy of the decision on the application. The City may accept public comments at any time prior to the closing of the record of an open record predecision hearing, if any, or, if no open record predecision hearing is provided, prior to the decision on the project permit. Only parties of record as deďŹ ned in ECDC 20.07.003 have standing to initiate an administrative appeal.

Information on this development application is available at the City of Edmonds Development Services Department, 121 5th Ave North, Edmonds, WA 98020 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday (closed on Wednesdays) or through the City’s website (www.edmondswa.gov) under the drop down menu for Services - Permits/Development - Online Permit Info and search for permit PLN20150050.

Published: December 22, 2015.

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To all persons claiming an interest in: 2008 WESTMARINE-11’5�R I B 3 5 0 H Y P 2 0 0 9 - 8 H P - M E R C U RY- 1 F 0 8 2 0 1 F K , J O E D. SHACKELFORD will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3858.

Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim or interest is made and the watercraft/outboard has not been reported stolen, SCNDR shall issue clear title.

Case No: 20150612950498 Published: December 21, 22, 23, 2015.

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GLORIA J. BREND; ESTATE OF GLORIA J. BREND; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MICHELLE HEIGERT; MICHAEL BREND; SHANE BREND; AMBER HEIGERT AKA AMBER DAVIDSON; BRENDEN HEIGERT; BRETT HEIGERT; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANTS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GLORIA J. BREND; ESTATE OF GLORIA J. BREND; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MICHELLE HEIGERT; MICHAEL BREND; SHANE BREND; AMBER HEIGERT AKA AMBER DAVIDSON; BRENDEN HEIGERT; BRETT HEIGERT; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES; AND ANY PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT: Please take notice that an issue of law in this case will be heard on the date below and the clerk is directed to note this on the appropriate calendar for a hearing: CALENDAR: Civil Motions Docket CALENDAR DATE: January 12, 2016 TIME: 10:30 AM NATURE OF HEARING: Motion for Default Judgment and Zero Redemption Submitted by: DATED: December 17, 2015 SIGNED: SYNOVA M. L. EDWARDS NAME: Synova M. L. Edwards, WSBA#: 43063 PHONE: 425-628-6209 ADDRESS: 13555 SE 36th Street, Suite 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 ATTORNEY FOR: Plaintiff Published: December 22, 2015.

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$80,000 $22,500 $8,243 $0 $346,700 $80,000 $6,820 $200 $200 $354,616 $30,000 $1,800,180 $174,360 $281,503 $3,105,322

$80,000 $22,500 $8,243 $31,000 $353,740 $46,948 $6,820 $200 $200 $325,000 $30,000 $1,800,180 $132,360 $165,000 $2,922,191

Section 2: The budget for the year 2015 is amended to include the changes as outlined above and ďŹ led in the ofďŹ ce of the City Clerk.

Section 3. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be preempted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or preemption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in the ofďŹ cial newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force ďŹ ve (5) days after the date of publication.

ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE 17th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2015.

CITY OF SULTAN Carolyn Eslick, Mayor ATTEST: Laura Koenig, Clerk/Finance Director APPROVED AS TO FORM: Amy Mill, City Attorney Adopted: Effective: Published: December 22, 2015.

EDH674760 Notice of Application, Public Hearing, and SEPA Threshold Determination Notice of Application and Public Hearing Description of Proposal: Brackett’s Corner, LLC is proposing to construct 14 detached dwellings on approximately one acre. The one acre project site currently has two commercial buildings and one single-family residence, which will be removed to accommodate the 14 dwellings. The dwellings will range in size from 2,100 square feet to 2,400 square feet. The one acre property is currently comprised of three separate parcels which will be combined into one lot. The one acre project site is zoned Multi-Family Residential (RM-2.4). (File # PLN20150050) Name of Applicant: Brackett’s Corner, LLC Date of Application: October 15, 2015 Date Application Complete: December 18, 2015 Date of Notice of Application: December 22, 2015 Project Location: The project is located in the City of Edmonds at the southwest corner of the intersection of 80th Ave. W. and 212th St. SW. The two commercial buildings are addressed 8000 212th St. SW (Tax Parcel # 00373600300103) and 8010 212th St. SW (Tax Parcel # 00373600300104). The single-family residence is addressed 21216 80th Ave. W. (Tax Parcel # 00373600300105)

#JET 3'2 T 3'1 T City of Lynnwood Request for Statement of QualiďŹ cations The City of Lynnwood is soliciting requests for Statement of QualiďŹ cations from consulting ďŹ rms with expertise related to the four projects listed herein.

Response Deadline: 5:00 pm January 15, 2016 Project Descriptions: The work to be performed consists of preparing preliminary engineering and PS&E. Consultant services may also include but are not limited to: alternative evaluation, development of a preferred alter native, environmental planning/documentation, r ight of way/easement/permit acquisition services, community involvement, geotechnical engineering, traffic studies, surveying, bid process support, engineering support during construction and other related tasks. Engineering fees may vary subject to detail scope of work to be negotiated with the selected firm(s). Please refer to the city’s website at http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/City-Services/Bids-Proposals/Capital-Projects-Bids.htm for additional information. The anticipated timeframe for the services to be rendered is 2016-2017, but work orders executed during this term may extend beyond this timeframe subject to actual needs. Consultants will be considered for the following separate projects: 1) Wastewater Treatment Plant Hillside Slope Assessment, $50,000 - $150,000 The City desires to assess the stability of various steep slopes located around the vicinity of the Lynnwood Waste Water Treatment Plant located at 17000 76t Avenue W, Edmonds, 98026.

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Work tasks may include but are not limited to site investigations, developing technical memorandum, field surveying, base mapping, alternative analysis, preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, environmental documentation, obtaining permits, and construction management/testing services. Specific tasks will be determined as the need arises.

3) Water System and Wastewater System Modeling On-Call, up to $100,000 annually Periodically, the need arises to conduct various water/wastewater modeling related work. Work tasks may include but are not limited to site investigations, conducting various modeling scenarios, developing technical memorandum, alternative analysis, and cost estimates. Specific tasks will be determined as the need arises.

4) TrafďŹ c Modeling On-Call, up to $100,000 annually Periodically, the need arises to conduct various trafďŹ c modeling related work. Work tasks may include but are not limited to citywide trafďŹ c forecasting model analysis (VISUM), citywide trafďŹ c operation model analysis (VISSIM/SYNCHRO), localized trafďŹ c analysis for private and public projects, trafďŹ c signal warrant analysis, concurrency analysis, trafďŹ c impact fee rate study update, trafďŹ c impact fee related municipal code revisions and other trafďŹ c related code revisions, Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element revisions. SpeciďŹ c tasks will be determined as the need arises.

QualiďŹ cations: Firms will be selected based upon their: 1) project team (15 points), 2) demonstration of extensive technical expertise (15 points), 3) relevant experience with similar projects (15 points), 4) experience with similar sized public agencies, successful performance history with budget/scope, and professional references (5 points).

Submittals: Submittals shall include clearly identiďŹ ed sections addressing the following areas: 1) firm’s work history, 2) resume of principal-in-charge and project manager, and/or key staff/team members, 3) brief discussion of firm/team’s approach to project management to include but not limited Q/A, cost controls, scope change, schedule management, communicating, managing sub consultants, etc., and 4) lessons learned by the ďŹ rm/team regarding similar projects with other agencies. The City anticipates hiring one consultant team for each separate project, however, reserves the right to combine and/or separate project tasks and/or consultant teams. The city reserves the right to use selected consultants for subsequent phases in the event of a multi-phase project.

All submittals shall be placed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;A&E Qualifications for <insert the name of project>â&#x20AC;?. A separate sealed envelope is to be submitted for each project being submitted. The submittal shall include one letter of interest sheet (front and/or front and back), one cover sheet, and up to 10 sheets (front and/or front and back) for a maximum total of 12 sheets of paper. The font size shall be no smaller than 12 pt. Each envelope submitted shall contain three copies of the qualiďŹ cations and shall be submitted no later than 5:00 PM, January 15, 2016 to: Jeff Elekes, P.E. Deputy Public Works Director City of Lynnwood PO Box 5008 Lynnwood, WA 98046-5008 jelekes@ci.lynnwood.wa.us 425-670-5205 Selection: A selection committee will evaluate each ďŹ rm based on its submittal of qualiďŹ cations. Firms will be selected for interviews at the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretion. Interviews are anticipated in January/February 2016.

This project may involve Federal funds and local match dollars.

The recipient, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, OfďŹ ce of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notiďŹ es all bidders that it will afďŹ rmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged enterprises as deďŹ ned at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids 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. Therefore, all prospective consultants and vendors are advised that federally funded projects will be held to Federal EEO requirements, Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alter nate for ms by calling Jeff Elekes at 425-670-5205.

Published: December 22, 2015; January 5, 2016.

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No. 15-4-01509-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY In re the Estate of: Paul D. Sullivan, Deceased.

KARENA M. SULLIVAN has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of the above captioned estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time such claim would be b a r r e d by a ny o t h e r w i s e applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s a t t o r n ey s a t t h e a d d r e s s stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The c l a i m mu s t b e p r e s e n t e d within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal r e p r e s e n t a t i ve s e r ve d o r mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the c l a i m i s fo r ev e r b a r r e d , except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 12/8/2015 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: KARENA M. SULLIVAN AT T O R N E Y F O R P E R S O N A L REPRESENTATIVE: Ye v g e n y ( J a c k ) B e r n e r, WSBA No. 30660 of Attor ney’s for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Berner Law Group, PLLC Attn: Yevgeny (Jack) Berner Attorney at Law 3112 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 SNOHOMISH COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 15-4-01509-1 Published: December 8, 15, 22, 2015 EDH

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CITY OF SULTAN WASHINGTON ORDINANCE 1227-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SULTAN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING GARBAGE RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the garbage utility is an enterprise fund and all enterprise funds are required to collect sufficient revenues to cover expenses; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted interim garbage rates by Ordinance No. 1209-15 in January 2015 pending the completion of a Garbage Rate Study; and WHEREAS, the City Council authorized and budgeted a Garbage Rate Study in 2015; and WHEREAS, changing garbage rates and charges is necessary to meet the Council’s objectives in the utility including adopting a cost-of-service model; establishing a 60-day operating reserve; and saving sufficient revenues from rates to replace the current garbage equipment at the end of its useful life without debt financing; and WHEREAS, the City of Sultan discussed proposed garbage rate changes at the City Council meeting on October 22, 2015; and WHEREAS, the city will notified customers of the proposed rate changes in the in the month of December 2015 by mail and issued news releases to the news media and city electronic list-serve members; and WHEREAS, the city received public comment on the proposed rate study; and WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.157 requires notification of rate increases for “solid waste collection” either mailed to each affected ratepayer or published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the collection area at least forty-five days prior to the proposed effective date of the rate increase or notice to be mailed to each affected ratepayer; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SULTAN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Establish rates and charges for garbage service as follows:

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Garbage rates for mobile home parks will be in accordance with separate agreements with the City of Sultan.

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CALL BACK - due to garbage not placed out in time or obstructed Can pickup charge ..................................................................................................... $21.00 Dumpster pickup charge (Equal to 3 extra can charge) ............................................ $36.00

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Temporary Dumpsters (Maximum use is 15 days as defined in SMC 13.16.055) Damage Deposit (Required to be paid before delivery) 1 yard dumpster ....................................................................................................... $105.00 2 yard dumpster .......................................................................................................$150.00 3 yard dumpster .......................................................................................................$180.00 Delivery/Pickup (each service) .............................................................................................. $105.00 Pickup of 1 yard dumpster (each time) ....................................................................................$40.50 Pickup of 2 yard dumpster (each time) .................................................................................... $81.00 Pickup of 3 yard dumpster (each time) .................................................................................. $121.50

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Dumpster Leases All multi-family units within the City of Sultan will be required to have a dumpster(s) sized to meet the requirement of SMC 13.16.050(A). No permanent dumpsters are allowed at single-family or duplex units.

Dumpsters shall be owned by the City and leased to the users. Maintenance and repair shall be the responsibility of the City.

Deposit: 1 yard dumpster ..................................................................................................................... $105.00 2 yard dumpster .....................................................................................................................$150.00 3 yard dumpster .....................................................................................................................$180.00 Monthly lease (billed monthly) 1 yard dumpster ....................................................................................................................... $10.50 2 yard dumpster ........................................................................................................................$17.50 3 yard dumpster .......................................................................................................................$20.70 Pick Up/Delivery Fee (each service)...................................................................................... $105.00

Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.

Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force on January 1, 2016.

ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE 17th DAY OF DECEMBER 2015.

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Huskies to play with more ‘edge’

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Washington meets Southern Mississippi in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Saturday.

By Christian Caple The News Tribune

Western Washington’s Brett Kingma is averaging 8.7 points per game in 12 games this season.

importantly, a new sense of self.

“If you’d told me when I graduated from high school that this is where I’d be (four years later), I probably would’ve been disappointed,” Kingma said last week. “But even though this is not exactly what I’d envisioned, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in my life right now.”

The setbacks and adversities

SEATTLE — Their preparation, head coach Chris Petersen thought, was fine. He said so in the week preceding the game.

But it was apparent soon after the kickoff of last season’s Cactus Bowl that the Washington Huskies weren’t ready to play.

They fell behind 24-0 at halftime against an Oklahoma State Cowboys team that finished the regular season with a 6-6 record.

The Huskies’ offense sputtered.

Their defense lacked punch. And a second-half comeback attempt fell short, UW’s season ending with a 30-22 defeat.

So as the Huskies ready for this season’s bowl game — a Saturday matchup against Southern Mississippi in the Heart of Dallas Bowl — they do so vowing to play with more “edge.”

“I think you can work hard and still go out and get hit right in the mouth if you don’t show up to play your best football of the year,” Petersen said, recounting lessons learned from the Cactus Bowl loss.

“Last year, Oklahoma State had more of an edge, played harder and it showed up on the field.”

It probably helps that Washington is playing its bowl game a week earlier than it did last season. A truncated practice schedule makes it easier for Petersen to emphasize energy and competition — after Sunday’s session, he said “practices have been a little bit different, just trying to get really good work and not just go through the motions.”

The Huskies also didn’t take a break for the holidays, as they did last season, when players were given several days off before reconvening in Tempe.

This year, players were given time off to study for final exams, but the team stayed in Seattle until its Monday departure for the bowl game. They practiced Dec. 12-13, practiced again Dec. 18-20, and will practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Dallas before Saturday’s game.

Petersen said earlier this month that “schedule-wise, it probably does flow a little better,” but if it were up to him, he would have preferred to just go ahead and play the week after UW’s 45-10 victory over Washington State in the Apple Cup. “I think we were playing our best ball as the season ended,” Petersen said. “It’s hard to jump right back into where you left off, but we need to do that to have a

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Finding a good fit

Brett Kingma, a state Class 4A Player of the Year during his senior season in 2011 at Jackson High School, is resurrecting his basketball career at the age of 23 at Western Washington University.

By Rich Myhre Herald Writer

When Brett Kingma graduated from Mill Creek’s Jackson High School in 2011, he had the world of basketball at his fingertips. As a senior he averaged 30.3 points a game and was the state’s Class 4A Player of the Year, and he was rewarded with a scholarship to play at the University of Oregon.

Four years, three schools and

one devastating knee injury later, that world looks very different.

The 23-year-old Kingma spent one year at Oregon and one year at Washington State, and both stays ended in disappointment.

The next year he was away from both school and basketball, assessing his life and his opportunities. He enrolled at Western Washington University and was preparing to join the basketball team there, though a torn

anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee suffered in a pickup game in the spring of 2014 set him back another year.

But if life lessons can be trying and even painful, so they can be beneficial and sometimes a blessing. With patience, perseverance and the support of a loving family, Kingma is again succeeding on the basketball court, albeit now with a new sense of purpose and, more

Seahawks keep the faith, earn playoff berth Carroll says he did not change his philosophy, approach

By Nick Patterson Herald Writer

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RENTON — Just two months ago the Seattle Seahawks were 2-4, and many in the NFL were prepared to write the obituary for the team that went to each of the past two Super Bowls.

But following Sunday’s comfortable 30-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns the Seahawks’ regular season rehabilitation is complete. Seattle has assured itself a place in the playoffs for the fourth straight season, and the Seahawks did it with two weeks to spare.

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It’s all a testament to Seattle keeping faith.

“You can’t give up on your way, give up on your philosophy and approach,” Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said Monday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. “I don’t think that’s the way to go. I think you’ve got to stay with what you know, stay the course and make it work out for you.

“That doesn’t mean you don’t adapt, you’re always adjusting and adapting,” Carroll continued.

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to maintain. You need the real foundation of your thinking and your approach so you can answer your problems and your questions as they come.”

Seattle’s turnaround began with its 29-13 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 22. Since then the Seahawks have won five straight to improve to 9-5, and Seattle has looked strong on both sides of the ball, outscoring its opponents by a combined score of 154-69. The past three games were blowouts that were never in doubt, and the Seahawks are very See SEAHAWKS, Page C4

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There was disappointing news out of Helsinki, Finland, Sunday when it was announced that star Everett Silvertips defenseman Noah Juulsen was among the final four players cut from Team Canada’s World Junior Championship roster.

Three of the four players cut were WHL players, coming as something of a surprise given that Victoria head coach Dave Lowry is coaching the team along with Brandon’s Kelly McCrimmon. The other final cuts included Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jayce Hawryluk, Kelowna Rockets forward Nick Merkley and forward Jeremy Lauzon of the QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.

There are seven WHL players on the final team roster that begins competition on Dec. 26 against the United States. The WHLers who survived final cuts included defensemen Joe Hicketts (Victoria), Haydn Fleury (Red Deer) and Travis Sanheim (Calgary), and forwards Mathew Barzal (Seattle), Rourke Chartier (Kelowna), Brayden Point (Moose Jay) and John Quenneville (Brandon). Current Vancouver Canuck and former

Calgary Hitmen forward Jake Virtanen is also on the roster.

Juulsen will return to the Tips when the week-long break ends Sunday at Vancouver.

In all Juulsen missed five games due to training camp.

Meanwhile at the Team USA camp, Seattle forward Scott Eansor and Tri-City defenseman Brandon Carlo survived the first round of cuts. Team USA will announce its final roster on Thursday.

Latvia earns 2017 World Junior bid Latvia will participate in next year’s 10-team World Junior Championships after it won the Division 1 Group A round robin tournament that concluded Saturday in Vienna, Austria.

Latvia finished with four wins in regulation and one victory in overtime for 14 points. The host Austrians were second with a 3-2 record for nine points Portland Winterhawks forward Rodrigo Abols scored a team-best four goals and added an assist to tie for the Latvian team lead with five points at the tournament.

Everett Silvertips forward Dario Winkler had two assists and Spokane Chiefs forward Dominic Zwerger had three goals and four assists while competing for Team Austria.

Latvia will move up to the top tournament next year while this year’s last-place finisher will be relegated down to Division 1 Group A.

Kolesar signs with Columbus

Seattle Thunderbirds right wing Keegan Kolesar signed a three-year entry level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Thunderbirds announced Sunday. The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native was selected in the third round and 69th overall in this year’s NHL draft.

Kolesar is second on the T-Birds in scoring with 39 points (16 goals, 23 assists). In 158 games over three WHL seasons Kolesar has 37 goals and 48 assists.

Yamamoto, Schneider honored Spokane Chiefs forward Kailer Yamamoto was named the WHL Player of the Week, while Medicine Hat goaltender Nick Schneider was the league’s nominee for the CHL Goaltender of the Week, the league announced Monday.

Yamamoto, a Spokane native, scored four goals and had three assists in three games as the Chiefs finished the week 1-1-1-0. He scored a goal and had two assists in Spokane’s 7-4 loss to Everett on Wednesday. He scored the tying goal to force overtime in a loss to Portland Friday, and scored the overtime game-winner to defeat Portland Saturday.

Schneider finished 2-1-0-0 for the week with a 1.18 goals against average and a .958 save percentage. He recorded 69 saves in the Tigers’ three games.

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of recent years “allowed me to mature,” he explained. “I’ve lived out hitting rock bottom and kind of losing my sense of pride. ... Going through those experiences is really the only way I was going to mature and come to terms with who I am as a person.”

The day after his high school graduation, Kingma headed to Oregon for what was to be, he assumed, the start of a successful NCAA Division I basketball career. Instead he went through a so-so freshman season, averaging 3.1 points and 9.8 minutes in 19 games. Looking back, Kingma admits he was “real immature,” but also says he wasn’t “really comfortable with the basketball situation there. ... I felt like I needed a change of scenery.”

He transferred to Washington State and, in accordance with NCAA rules, was required to sit out one season. But early in that school year came one of the low points in Kingma’s life.

On a night in October of 2012 he was stopped while out walking by Pullman police, and they found “some marijuana that I shouldn’t have had,” he said.

Kingma was suspended from the team for six weeks, and although he was later reinstated, he withdrew from school in the spring. He returned home, got a minimum-wage job at an Edmonds car dealership, played only occasional basketball, and mostly “tried to figure out what I wanted to do,” he said.

College coaches were calling, though “for a couple of months I didn’t know if I wanted to play again. But as time went on I started missing the game more and more. ... There was kind of a fire that got lit inside of me that I knew I was going back to school and that I was going to play basketball again. I didn’t know where or what level, but I knew I wanted to play.”

Western Washington head coach Tony Dominguez, an Everett native, was one of the coaches who kept in touch. A connection grew, and in time Kingma decided to resume his

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Brett Kingma (right) averaged 30.3 points per game during his senior season at Jackson in 2011.

college basketball career with the Vikings. But as he was training for the coming season in June of 2014, he tore the ACL in his right knee, resulting in reconstructive surgery two months later.

It was May of this year when Kingma started playing again, and in the fall he joined the WWU team. He still has minor issues with his knee, though “a lot of that stuff is mental,” he said. “The more I play, the more comfortable I get.

“I think I took basketball for granted before. I’ve played for as long as I can remember and I’ve worked really hard at it, but it always came naturally and easy.

But (this year) it’s been a challenge for me to get back in the game. ... Every time I’m on the floor now it’s just a blessing to be out there, and I want to make sure I do everything I can to be the best player I can be.”

Playing as a reserve in 12 games this season, Kingma is

Mariners’ payroll ranked 15th of 30 MLB teams

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Correction Jake Perry of Snohomish (right) blocks a shot by Mariner’s Jalen Hayes during Friday night’s Wesco 4A boys basketball game. Perry was misidentified in a photo on Page C3 of Saturday’s newspaper.

averaging 8.7 points in 15.7 minutes, with a high of 19 points against Simon Fraser on Dec. 15. He leads the team in 3-point accuracy for players with seven or more attempts at 47 percent (29-for-62).

According to Dominguez, Kingma’s knee injury “really slowed him down, but he’s fought back, got healthy and he’s ready to go. He looks good. ... He’s just catching up in a lot ways, and his injury slowed that process down a little bit. But I’m very excited about Brett and what he adds to the team. He brings a lot of intelligence to the game and he can really shoot the ball.”

Dominguez understands that Kingma “got caught up in the wrong things” a few years ago, but he also knows that “Brett is really not that kind of kid at all.

Brett’s a great citizen, a great kid and a good student.

“He had a real rough year at WSU mentally ... (and afterward)

SEATTLE — The final numbers are in from the Commissioner’s Office and show the Seattle Mariners ranked 15th among the 30 clubs last season in payroll at $124,385,330.

The payroll figures, obtained by The Associated Press, are a Mariners franchise record and reflect a 14.2 percent increase in the payroll from the previous year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers led all clubs in spending at $291,056,310, followed by the New York Yankees at $223,589,947 and the Boston Red Sox at $185,568,958.

The figures are for 40-man rosters and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses, earned incentive bonuses, non-cash compensation, buyouts of unexercised options and cash transactions.

In some cases, parts of salaries that are deferred are discounted to reflect present-day values.

Much of the Mariners’ payroll last season went to pitcher Felix Hernandez and second baseman Robin Cano, each of whom made $24 million. Outfielder Nelson Cruz made $14

million. Everyone else made less than $8 million.

The Texas Rangers had the highest payroll among American League West Division clubs at $156,283,670, which ranked seventh overall. The Los Angeles Angels ranked eighth at $149,686,871.

The Mariners ranked third in the AL West, followed by the Oakland Athletics at $84,191,119 (26th overall) and the Houston Astros at $82,395,216 (27th overall).

The Kansas City Royals, who won the World Series, ranked 13th in payroll at $128,892,314.

The New York Mets, the National League champions, were 19th at $109,779,018.

The Miami Marlins had the majors’ lowest payroll at $63,096,627. The Tampa Bay Rays ranked last among AL clubs (and 29th overall) at $77,018,676.

The Associated Press also obtained the figures for the luxury tax payrolls, which add costs such as health and pension benefits, club medical costs, insurance, Social Security taxes, spring training allowances and more.

The Mariners ranked 13th in those figures at $144,984,811. Four clubs topped the luxury-tax threshold of $189 million: the Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox and San Francisco Giants.

he was looking for a fresh start.

I met with him extensively on all these issues. I’m in coaching to mentor guys and I love that aspect of it, so I took it as an opportunity to not only help him emotionally — and he has real good family support, too — but also in basketball. And so far it’s been a good fit.”

Because Western Washington is a Division II program, and because the rules are different from Division I, Kingma is just a sophomore in eligibility. Which is kind of funny, given that he is three years older than siblings and fraternal twins Dan and Kelli Kingma, who are both sophomore basketball players at the University of Washington.

“My family kind of jokes around that me, Dan and Kelli are triplets now because we’re all sophomores,” he said with a smile.

The extra years of school will allow Kingma to complete a degree in finance, and he is considering a second degree in either economics or supply chain management. He expects to be 25 when he closes out his college playing career, and by then some of his peers from years ago will be in the NBA and other professional leagues. Some are there already.

But at this point none of that matters. “I want to finish strong,” he said. “The whole pride thing for me of playing at the highest level or of going to the NBA, in the grand scheme of things it’s not a big deal. I just want to make sure I have a vision of the future beyond basketball.”

And in the meantime, he said, “I’m happy to be back playing, though I’m not even close to satisfied with where I’m at. But that’s part of the beauty and the challenge of coming back. My shooting is coming along, but there are different parts of my game where I know I can improve. So even though I’m not close to where I want to be, I know what it takes to get there.

“I kind of have a vision for myself, and it’s nice to be able to work hard, to see improvements, to get better every day, and to have fun while I’m doing it. Because playing basketball is fun for me again.”

Sounders sign Craven, Miller The News Tribune The Seattle Sounders on Monday announced the signings of forward Andy Craven and goalkeeper Tyler Miller, who each played with Sounders 2 last season.

Craven, 23, had five goals and five assists with S2 and earned a promotion to the first team in late June. However, he suffered a season-ending left knee injury after three games.

Miller, 22, was taken in the second round of the 2015 SuperDraft, but he chose to begin his professional career in the German fourth division. He returned to the States in the summer and was in goal for S2’s 4-0 win over Arizona United on July 12 before undergoing thumb surgery.

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MONDAY | Scoreboard BOYS BASKETBALL Mariner 61, Oak Harbor 55 At Oak Harbor H.S. Mariner Oak Harbor

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Mariner—Adrian Placencio 8, Izaiah Clark 19, Kevin Villalobos 18, Swell Ewing 9, Jalen Hayes 5, Nick Lea 2, DeRhaun Mallett 0. Oak Harbor—Dyllan Harris 19, Josh Cote 7, Taeson Hardin 1, Diangelo McKinney 3, Ozell Jackson 2, Adam Nelson 8, Savion Hollis-Passmore 7, Preston Rankin 4, Sean Erskine 4. Records—Mariner 5-3 overall.

Oak Harbor 0-7.

Redmond 66, Snohomish 45 At Snohomish H.S. Redmond Snohomish

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19 7

17 15

16 —66 10 —45

Redmond—Mekaeel Karim 0, Daniel Eaton 4, Kevin Carpenter 14, Aleks Bober 5, Justin Harshman 7, Mitch Potter 9, Graham Sheffer 1, Kellen Shoup 3, Nick Swanson 6, Sava Trifunovic 15, Kevin Gordo 2. Snohomish—Reilly Responte 0, Jeffrey Smith 0, Jacob Shogren 2, Kobe McDaniel 11, Peyton Plucker 6, Jake Perry 8, Kyle Sandifer 9, Kole Bride 7, Nolan Armburster 0, Jonah Judd 2. Records—Redmond 4-4 overall. Snohomish 2-5.

Glacier Peak 64, Ingraham 49 At Ingraham H.S. Glacier Peak Ingraham

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22 8

18 12

16 —64 10 —49

Glacier Peak—Zach Hatch 12, Seiver Southard, Jack Wygant 0, Scott Wilson, Brendan Tetrault 10, Justin Guffey 12, Zach Argue 4, Bobby Martin 19, Kyle Dvorak 7, Austin Petz 0. Ingraham—Ben Sutton 6, Michael Francois 3, Jovan Owens 14, Jerome Kidd Jr. 10, Nicolai Wilson 0, Mason Lyng 13, Emmery Porter Jr. 3, Avery Carlson 0, Nate Geer 0. Records—Glacier Peak 5-2 overall. Ingraham 1-6.

Arlington 63, Sehome 60 At Sehome H.S. Arlington Sehome

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Arlington—Sam Tregoning 0, Donovan Sellgren 18, Aaron Carlson 9, Tim Zachman 3, Jaren Carey 0, Cameron Reece 0, Drew Bryson 28, Jalen Profit 0, Brennon Wiersma 5, Shane Kerschner. Sehome—Lyall 0, Hoatspring 9, Deboo 23, Woodfoal 2, Pilley 5, Moutag 5, Roberts 2, Kingma 14.

Records—Arlington 2-5 overall. Sehome 2-5.

Ferndale 52, Marysville Getchell 49 At Marysville Getchell H.S. Ferndale M. Getchell

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18 14

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Ferndale—Crim 6, Holmes 4, Langray 9, King 0, Honeycutt 15, Larson 7, Benson 3, Geager 4, Weg 4. Marysville Getchell—Cody Day 10, Nathan Cardenas 0, Taylor Koellmer 0, Colton Davis 2, Caleb Koellmer 0, David Koncoski 3, Cameron Burns 7, Ian Roskelley 4, Collin Montez 23. Records—Ferndale 4-3 overall. Marysville Getchell 4-4.

Lakewood 79, Liberty Bell 74 (OT) At Liberty Bell H.S. Lakewood Liberty Bell

Lynnwood head coach Bobby Hinnenkamp instructs players in a road game against Marysville Getchell last Tuesday.

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Making the adjustment

After helping the Lynnwood girls win a state title last season, Bobby Hinnenkamp has taken on the challenge of rebuilding the Royals’ boys basketball program

By David Krueger Herald Writer

BOTHELL — Bobby Hinnenkamp has had to make a few adjustments in the past few months.

Fortunately for Hinnenkamp, his commute wasn’t one of them.

Hinnenkamp, a 2002 Lynnwood High School graduate who spent the past two seasons as a varsity assistant for the Royals’ highly successful girls basketball team, switched to the boys side this summer to take over a program that won only one game last season and just nine over the past four years combined.

Becoming the head man has been an adjustment for Hinnenkamp, who’s also coached teams at Meadowdale (freshman) and Skyline (JV) high schools.

“It’s quite a bit different,” Hinnenkamp said. “But once you get on the court, it’s all the same. To me, I’d say the big adjustment has been all of the administrative stuff: all the paperwork, the clearance forms, just coordinating the practice times and who’s going to go when. Once you get on the court though, I love it. You just get right back in that zone and everything is good.”

While it meant losing a key member of his staff, no one was more supportive of Hinnenkamp’s career move than Lynnwood girls coach Everett Edwards.

“I hated to see him go,” said Edwards, who talks with Hinnenkamp almost daily. “He is great with the Xs and Os. … But if we were to lose him, what a great thing to lose him to the Lynnwood boys program. That’s much better than having him go to a rival school. When I heard he was interested in the position, I was the first one advocating for him.”

Edwards said Hinnenkamp was the obvious choice to replace former coach Michael Richards, who resigned after three years.

“He’s a very personable guy and has a way of explaining things to where it makes sense,” Edwards said of Hinnenkamp. “Having him be a counselor, where he’s on campus, is

something that the Lynnwood boys haven’t had for a very, very, very long time. It’s good for him to be there to address challenges or concerns.”

Along with being a counselor at the school, Hinnenkamp is a Lynnwood alum, something he takes considerable pride in.

“I feel like you take a little bit more pride in what you’re doing here,” he said. “It’s kind of fun to be in here and to be talking to these kids about the teachers they have that I’ve had. When they’re talking local places around here, it’s a nice way to connect.”

Hinnenkamp has tried to model himself after Edwards, who has led the Royals girls to unprecedented success — including a 3A state championship last season — since taking over in 2009.

“Coach Edwards is a phenomenal coach.

He does everything right,” Hinnenkamp said.

“He’s been a great person that I look up to as a coach. … Everything he does has a purpose and that’s something I’ve tried to echo with our team.”

The early results have been promising for Hinnenkamp. The Royals already have two wins this season — doubling last year’s total — and have battled late in a pair of close losses.

“I can’t say enough good things about the players that we have,” Hinnenkamp said.

“They want to learn. Our biggest message as a coaching staff to these kids is just ‘If you can come out and you work hard every day in practice and come out and compete for 32 minutes (in a game) that’s all we ask.’”

Junior post Eli Edwards, the son of Everett Edwards, said Hinnenkamp has been a welcome addition to the boys’ program.

“I think he inspires us all,” Eli Edwards said. “With him being a counselor, he knows the ins and outs of the mind. He helps get us inspired and focused. He’s been amazing to have so far. We’re just a lot more excited this year. We’re pumped. He’s really got us ready for league play. He wants us focused for everything and better prepared.”

After posting records of 1-19, 4-16, 2-18 and 2-18 the previous four seasons, the Royals needed a confidence boost. They got it from their play over the summer.

“We had a couple summer tournaments and we did really well in them,” senior post Tanner Mack said. “I think we lost four total and we won 10 or 11. I think that helped with our confidence, knowing we can score the basketball as well as play defense. Coming from a 1-19 season — not winning so much — seeing that we could win, that really helped us be motivated and excited for this year.”

The Lynnwood players — echoing their coach — say the key to their success comes on the defensive end of the ball. The Royals (0-2 in league, 2-5 overall) have allowed an average of 54 points per game in their two Wesco 3A South contests, which ranks just behind Mountlake Terrace (52) and Shorecrest (53).

Those two teams currently stand atop the league standings with 2-0 conference records.

“We have a lot of great athletes on this team,” Hinnenkamp said. “One of the first things I did when I got to know them in July was (ask them), ‘What are your strengths and what do you like?’ And this was the first time I’d ever heard 75 percent of the team say, ‘Defense, coach. I just want to play defense.’

We don’t have a lot of size but, man, with the quickness and how tenacious these kids are on defense, they really relish the chance to stop somebody.”

Said Mack: “I think it’s a big change from last year. Defensively, we’re a higher tempo than last year.”

The Royals’ goal this season is to capture one of the Wesco 3A South’s four playoff spots.

“It’s his senior year,” Eli Edwards said, nodding toward Mack. “We’ve got to get him to the playoffs for the first time. And for all of us, it’d be our first time going to districts.

“That’d be a pretty cool opportunity.”

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Colton Faddis Jackson |

Boys Basketball The senior scored 21 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in an 82-64 win over Lake Stevens Friday. He also scored 13 points in a 64-54 win over Snohomish Tuesday. Jackson is off to a 3-0 start in league play.

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The senior scored 25 points in a 71-55 win over Shorecrest Friday. She also had 20 in a 66-31 win over Meadowdale Wednesday and 11 in a 62-59 loss to Arlington Monday.

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The senior placed first in the 138-pound division at the Tri-State tournament, which features some of the best wrestlers in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Douglas helped the Vikings place third overall.

Thai placed first in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 23.08 in win over Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds-Woodway Wednesday. Thai was also a part of two relay wins.

Smith rolled a high game of 185 and a 457 series in the Bruins’ 3-0 sweep over Sehome Monday. Smith and the Bruins are off to a 5-1 start to the regular season.

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Lakewood— Sean Dawson 9, Kaleb Duitsman 21, Adam Duran 9, Jered Heil 9, Matthew Keen 24, Austin Lane 2, David Le 5, Sam Linscott 9. Liberty Bell—Stats not reported. Records—Lakewood 2-4 overall. Liberty Bell 5-2.

South Whidbey 55, La Conner 54 At South Whidbey H.S. La Conner 18 South Whidbey 15

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La Conner—Cameron Hansen 19, Terrence Fornsby 6, Harrison Orkney 0, Riley Stewart 8, Budda Luna 6, Scott Lindeman 8, Jeffrey Johnson 0, Felix Lester 7. South Whidbey—Kellen Boyd 2, Tyler Heggenes 2, Chase White 26, Lewis Pope 4, Jared Eckert 0, Maxfield Friedman 8, Tyler Dow 0, Donovan Miller 13. Records—La Conner 3-4 overall. South Whidbey 4-4.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Arlington 54, Sehome 12 At Arlington H.S. Sehome Arlington

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Sehome—Hooker 2, MacPhee 1, Payne 0, Clark 0, Zender 2, Hruby 0, Ulrich 2, E. Clark 1, Eissess 4. Arlington—Gracie Castaneda 9, Serafina Balderas 9, Sarah Shortt 6, Sevi Bielser 3, Peyton Brown 0, Selena Gutierrez 0, Olivia Larson 11, Emma Janousek 5, Emmi Modahl 0, Abby Anderson 2, Jayla Russ 9. Records—Sehome 2-6 overall.

Arlington 8-0.

Stanwood 62, Blaine 21 At Stanwood H.S. Blaine Stanwood

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5 14

5 18

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Blaine—Alexis Hallberg 0, Brynn Hallberg 0, Ashley Dickerson 3, Makayah Veliz 7, Josie Deming 3, Jessica Phillips 2, Kaitlyn Newton 4, Kjirstin Larson 2. Stanwood—Kayla Frazier 2, Kylie Wright 7, Espy Sanchez 1, Anna DePew 2, Jillian Heichel 6, Haley Strowbridge 13, Kaitlin Larson 4, Madison Chisman 1, Ashley Bierer 10, Ashley Alter 16. Records—Blaine 1-6 overall. Stanwood 5-2.

Archbishop Murphy 72, Sedro-Woolley 40 At Sedro-Woolley H.S. Arch. Murphy 21 Sedro-Woolley 8

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Archbishop Murphy—Olivia Riojas 2, Maddie Hill 10, Izzy Lucas 0, Megan Dorney 6, Talys Jurdana 14, Alyson Matriotti 4, Emily Rodabaugh 14, Addie Schmidt 0, Kacey Moore 20, Lexi Ducheane 2. Sedro Woolley—Norris 0, Morgan 2, Mihelich 3, Meyer 1, Manning 2, Hanson 0, Torgeson 8, Stapleton 10, Cox 5, Muttings 9. Records—Archbishop Murphy 5-1 overall. Sedro-Woolley 2-5.

La Conner 46, South Whidbey 27 At South Whidbey H.S. La Conner 10 South Whidbey 7

8 1

16 7

12 —46 12 —27

La Conner—Kayla Hagen 0, Nakesha Edwards 8, Biruktawit Hasenbalg 0, Britteny Grossglass 0, Sofie Thulen 0, Ashley Watkins 10, Nakiya Edwards 16, Kamea Pino 12, Matty Lagerwey 0. South Whidbey—Kacie Hanson 3, Bailey Forsyth 1, Emily Turpin 1, Megan Drake 7, Mikayla Hezel 0, Morgan Davis 4, Aria Ludtke 0, Mackenzee Collins 8, Kolby Heggenes 3. Records—La Conner not reported. South Whidbey 5-4.

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much resembling the team that came a play away from being the two-time defending Super Bowl champion.

“A big part of that is knowing what you’re all about and who you are, so you can fix things,” Carroll said about the role staying the course played in the turnaround. “When you don’t know it’s really hard to adjust and get back on course.

“That’s what you have to do,” Carroll added. “You have to stay to it and not waver. The players can tell when you do, they know. That’s not the sign we want to demonstrate.

We want a sign of strength and commitment and belief in what we’re doing so they can stick to it as well.”

Carroll said he thinks having a roster full of players who have experienced success with the team in the past aided in the process.

“When you haven’t had success in your background it’s much more difficult because the belief is maybe not as deeply embedded,” Carroll said. “So when you’re reaching down in there and pulling it out of the guys that know, it’s harder when it’s not firmly cemented in there.”

The Seahawks now find themselves in a far different position than even a couple weeks earlier.

Not only did Seattle clinch a playoff spot Sunday, the Seahawks were knocked out of contention for the NFC West title by the Arizona Cardinals’ 40-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Therefore Seattle, which needed wins to keep its playoff hopes alive, suddenly doesn’t have a lot to play for over the final two weeks. There’s still seeding in the wild card — Seattle currently owns the No. 5 seed, holding the tiebreaker over the 9-5 Minnesota Vikings by virtue of its head-to-head victory. There’s some incentive for earning the top wildcard seed, because that team will face the champion of the NFC East, a division in which no team is above .500. But Seattle will have to hit the road in the playoffs regardless.

However, Carroll said the Seahawks’ won’t change their approach for their final two games — Sunday’s home finale against the St. Louis Rams, followed by the season’s final game at Arizona. Seattle will play to win rather than rest for the playoffs.

“We’ll try to get the best position we can in the playoffs, whatever that is,” Carroll said. “Winning games will help us get that, so we’re going to try and win games.

“I really don’t believe you should ever ask players to take a break,” Carroll added. “I think they have to go. Now, if we decide not to play guys for different reasons, that could happen. But that’s not because we’re going to take a step off the gas pedal right now. We’re going to keep driving.”

Whether that approach includes Marshawn Lynch remains a doubt.

Lynch, the team’s No. 1 running back, has missed five consecutive games because of an abdominal injury that required surgery. Lynch has been rehabilitating off site, with reports surfacing over the weekend that Lynch was doing his rehab in San Francisco with an MMA trainer.

Carroll confirmed Monday that Lynch is in the Bay Area, but there remains no set timetable for when Lynch may return, though Carroll did say Lynch wouldn’t return to practice this week.

“He’s working out with his guys down home who he’s always worked out with,” Carroll said.

“It sounds like he’s making good progress.

“I know each day is a challenge for him, he’s working hard and all that,” Carroll added. “He’ll get back here when he can.”

With both Lynch and Thomas Rawls (ankle) out injured, Seattle used the committee approach at running back Sunday against the Browns. That did the job as the Seahawks were still able to rush for 182 yards.

Extra points Carroll said follow-up tests on Russell Okung’s strained calf, which forced Seattle’s starting left tackle out of Sunday’s game, showed no significant damage.

However, Carroll said Okung remains sore and his availability of next Sunday’s game is unknown. ... Carroll said starting strong safety Kam Chancellor, who was inactive against the Browns because of a bruised tailbone, was moving around better Monday. However, Carroll did not know whether Chancellor would be able to make it back in time for next Sunday’s game. ... The Seahawks lost receiver B.J. Daniels as the Houston Texans signed him off Seattle’s practice squad Monday.

Daniels had yo-yoed between Seattle’s 53-man roster and the practice squad throughout the season. Carroll said the Texans signed Daniels, a converted quarterback, to play quarterback.

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A referee tries to separate Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and Panthers cornerback Josh Norman during Sunday’s game.

NFL suspends Giants’ Beckham for 1 game Associated Press NEW YORK — Losing control during Sunday’s loss to the Panthers will cost Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. one game.

The NFL on Monday suspended Beckham for next weekend’s visit to Minnesota for his conduct against Carolina, when he drew three personal foul penalties. The league cited “multiple violations of safety-related playing rules.”

Beckham appealed the decision. His case will be heard by either James Thrash or Derrick Brooks, the hearing officers jointly appointed by the NFL and the players’ union.

Without Beckham, the Giants (6-8) would be missing their best offensive weapon as they try to stay alive in the NFC East race.

Beckham and Panthers cornerback Josh Norman tangled from the beginning of the Panthers’ 38-35 victory. At one point, Beckham delivered a diving helmet-to-helmet hit on Norman while blocking.

There was plenty of pushing, shoving, swinging, wrestling, late hits and trash talking between them.

Beckham, the 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year, has 91 catches for 1,396 yards and 13 touchdowns, tied for the league lead. He has a base salary of $893,000 and would lose $55,813 for being suspended for Sunday night’s game.

The suspension was imposed by NFL Vice President of Football Operations Merton Hanks,

who ruled that Beckham’s actions placed his opponents at unnecessary risk of injury and should have been avoided.

“At numerous times during (Sunday’s) game against the Carolina Panthers, your actions placed a fellow player at unnecessary risk . and clearly did not represent the high standards of sportsmanship expected,” Hanks said in a letter to Beckham.

Hanks specifically pointed to a late helmetto-helmet hit against a defenseless player in which Beckham left his feet prior to contact to spring forward and upward into his opponent (Norman); lowered his helmet and initiated forcible contact with his helmet; and forcibly struck the defenseless player’s head.

This “blindside block” was particularly flagrant because Beckham, with a 10-yard running start, had an unobstructed path to his opponent, the position of the opponent was not impacted by any other player, and the contact with the head/neck was avoidable, the NFL’s statement said.

The conduct of other players in the game is being reviewed by the NFL for potential fines.

If the suspension is upheld, Beckham would not be permitted this week to be at the Giants’ practice facility. He would be barred from team meetings, attending or watching practices; attending Sunday’s game; or having contact with any club personnel except to arrange offsite medical treatment or rehabilitation.

He would be reinstated next Monday.

Cardinals’ Mathieu out for season with torn ACL Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. — For the second time in his three-year NFL career, Tyrann Mathieu is out for the season with a torn ACL. Coach Bruce Arians revealed the extent of the injury at his Monday news conference.

The popular safety/cornerback — “Honey Badger” to his fans — injured his right knee after intercepting a pass in the final minutes of Sunday night’s 40-17 victory at Philadelphia.

He tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee 13 games into his rookie season in 2013.

No longer having to wear the knee brace that slowed him in 2014, Mathieu was having an outstanding season and was the NFC defensive player of the month for November. He is third on the team in tackles with 89 — behind Deone Bucannon’s 110 and Kevin Minter’s 91 — and is tied with safety Rashad Johnson for the team lead in interceptions with five.

“He set goals and he was attaining them,” Arians said. “I thought he should be right there with Patrick (Peterson) for (NFL) defensive player of the year. I don’t think there was any doubt he was having that type of season, and it’s a shame with two games left. And it’s always a non-contact injury when these things happen.”

It was after that fifth interception that he came down awkwardly on his right leg and fell to the turf. He flexed his injured leg as he lay on his back, then limped off the field with 2:33 to play.

There had been some optimism because Mathieu was walking without a limp after the game.

“He felt very relieved because he was walking fine (after the game),” Arians said. “He’s still walking fine, it’s just the MRI says differently.”

The victory clinched the NFC West title for the Cardinals and gave them their first 12-win season in the history of a franchise that dates to 1920.

Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Lions hold on to beat Saints 35-27 Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Matthew Stafford’s accuracy and poise sparked the Detroit Lions to a big lead and helped prevent them from squandering it, too.

Stafford passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Lions held off a late surge by New Orleans to defeat the Saints 35-27 on Monday night.

Detroit (5-9) raced to a 28-3 lead, but Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes — one shortly after a Lions fumble — to help New Orleans (5-9)

pull to 28-20 with about 10 minutes left.

Brees passed for 341 yards and three touchdowns, becoming only the fourth quarterback to surpass 60,000 yards in a career while also eclipsing the 4,000-yard mark for the 10th straight season. Brandin Cooks caught 10 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown.

But New Orleans’ loss guaranteed consecutive losing seasons for the first time since Sean Payton became coach in 2006.

Golden Tate caught two touchdown passes for Detroit.

COMMUNITY | Bulletin board Basketball n The City of Edmonds is offering a 3-on-3 Half-Court Basketball League on Wednesday nights starting Jan. 6. The team fee is $250. For more information, visit www.reczone.org or call Todd at 425-771-0229. n Registration is now being accepted for the STARs Unlimited Basketball League. Games are on Sundays at Monroe High School beginning Jan. 17. Four divisions are available. The team fee is $495.

For more information, call 360794-6467. n The City of Edmonds is of-

fering Open Gyms at the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St.).

Sessions are from noon to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, except holidays. The cost is $3 for ages 1859, and $2 for players 17 and under or 60 and over. For information, call 425-771-0230.

Lacrosse n The Everett Lacrosse Club is accepting registration for its youth and high school teams for the spring season. The club also will be hosting clinics on Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Tambark Creek Fields in Bothell (17217 35th Ave. SE). For more information, visit the club’s

website at everettlacrosseclub.org.

Volleyball n The City of Edmonds is accepting registration for its Adult Co-Rec Competitive Volleyball Leagues. Matches are on Tuesday nights at Edmonds Community College, starting Jan. 12. The team fee is $275. For more information visit www.reczone.org or call Todd at 425-771-0229.

Items for the Bulletin Board 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 Sunday.

SPOKANE — Pepperdine wanted to bottle up Gonzaga stars Domantas Sabonis and Kyle Wiltjer on Monday night.

They got only part of the job done.

Sabonis scored 23 points as Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 99-73 in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams.

Wiltjer was held to nine points, but grabbed 11 rebounds.

Gonzaga made 16 of 26 3-pointers and 19 of 21 free throws to run away with the game.

“I thought our guys did fantastic tonight,” Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. “When you step up and shoot it like that, it makes everything look pretty good.”

On Sabonis, “he’s really growing before our very eyes,” Few said.

Josh Perkins added 17 points and Eric McClellan 15 for Gonzaga (9-3, 1-0), which has won three straight games. They have a 30-game winning streak against Pepperdine dating to 2002.

“I think we’ve been waiting for our guys to step up and make shots like that,” Few said of the guards.

Jeremy Major scored 21 points for Pepperdine (7-5, 0-1), which had won five straight games.

Stacy Davis added 15.

“Our game plan was to not let Sabonis and Wiltjer go off for 60 points,” Pepperdine coach Marty Wilson said.

But other Gonzaga players stepped up, he said.

“After a couple of guys hit 3s, it became contagious,” Wilson said of the Zags. “We allowed too many guys to get comfortable."

Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski has missed seven straight games with a back injury. The Zags are 5-2 without him, including losses at home to Arizona and UCLA that knocked them from the Top 25. It is the first time since the 2010-11 season that Gonzaga has lost two home games.

Gonzaga won the rebound battle 38-25, and shot 55 percent for the game.

Sabonis hit six consecutive baskets for Gonzaga, including a layup, a 3-pointer and a dunk, to push their lead to 29-6. The Zags had made 12 of 15 shots at that point. Pepperdine made just four of its first 15 shots.

Women Washington 69, Weber State 56 SEATTLE — Kelsey Plum scored 25 points to lead the Huskies to victory in the non-conference game.

Talia Walton added 14 points for Washington, which improved its record to 9-2. Weber State fell to 7-3.

UC Riverside 92, Seattle 70 SEATTLE — Rejane Verin scored 27 points and Simon DeCoud had 21 points to lead UC Riverside (6-6) to the win.

Tal Sahar led Seattle (5-7) with 23 points. Taelor Ross had 18 points.

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chance against these guys.”

And to forget about the way last season ended.

“I think it’s definitely a thought in everybody’s head, (that) we’re changing that,” senior linebacker Travis Feeney said. “We’ve got to come into this game as if it’s Wazzu, as if this is a game, basically, to make it to a bowl game.

That’s how I’m trying to look at it. I’m looking at it like we’re 5-6, and we’ve got to win this game, and that’s how we’ve got to play.”

Bowl activities In the days preceding the game, both UW and Southern Miss will participate in a few activities arranged by the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

The Huskies and Golden Eagles will each visit a local hospital, partake in a charity event, see a movie and visit with a caricature artist.

Petersen said the Huskies will see the new Star Wars movie, in addition to “a little golf, (and) a little JFK.” Each team will also participate in a gift suite.

“The one thing we’ve kind of learned through the years is, if you have a bunch of things, it’s distracting,” Petersen said. “It wears the guys out. So you pick and choose your spots, and when I look at the schedule, it looks just about right. They’ll have some fun, but we’re going down there to play a game and try and play our best.”

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Men’s College Basketball AP Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 20, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pv 1. Michigan St. (64) 12-0 1,623 1 2. Kansas (1) 9-1 1,537 2 3. Oklahoma 8-0 1,495 3 4. Maryland 10-1 1,428 6 5. Virginia 9-1 1,350 8 6. Xavier 11-0 1,287 10 7. North Carolina 9-2 1,215 11 8. Arizona 11-1 1,056 13 9. Butler 9-1 947 17 10. Providence 11-1 911 14 11. Iowa St. 9-1 907 5 12. Kentucky 9-2 856 4 13. Miami 9-1 851 15 14. Purdue 11-1 833 9 15. Duke 9-2 809 7 16. Louisville 9-1 652 19 17. Villanova 8-2 649 12 18. SMU 9-0 628 18 19. West Virginia 9-1 470 20 20. George Washington 10-1 366 21 21. Texas A&M 9-2 327 24 22. Cincinnati 10-2 315 23 23. Baylor 8-2 141 16 24. Utah 9-2 107 — 25. South Carolina 10-0 87 — Others receiving votes: UCLA 49, UConn 46, Oregon 34, Gonzaga 33, Colorado 27, Dayton 17, Pittsburgh 16, N. Iowa 15, UALR 14, Vanderbilt 8, Monmouth (NJ) 6, Iowa 5, Florida 3, Texas 3, Northwestern 2.

The top 25 teams in the USA Today men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 20, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Michigan State (29) 12-0 773 1 2. Oklahoma (2) 8-0 718 3 3. Kansas 9-1 716 5 4. Maryland 10-1 687 7 5. Virginia 9-1 646 9 6. Xavier 11-0 603 10 7. North Carolina 9-2 520 11 8. Arizona 11-1 517 12 9. Iowa State 9-1 506 2 10. Duke 9-2 455 6 11. Kentucky 9-2 441 4 12. Butler 9-1 410 18 13. Purdue 11-1 378 8 14. Providence 11-1 376 14 15. Louisville 9-1 371 16 16. Miami 9-1 323 19 17. Villanova 8-2 310 13 18. West Virginia 9-1 301 16 19. Texas A&M 9-2 169 24 20. George Washington 10-1 159 22 21. Cincinnati 10-2 153 20 22. Baylor 8-2 122 14 23. South Carolina 10-0 77 25 24. Gonzaga 8-3 59 21 25. Vanderbilt 7-3 45 23 Others Receiving Votes: UConn 38, Utah 35, Pittsburgh 34, Colorado 31, UCLA 22, Oregon 18, Notre Dame 15, Dayton 10, UALR 8, California 8, Northern Iowa 5, Texas 5, Florida 4, Indiana 3, Iowa 2, Monmouth 2.

Gonzaga 99, Pepperdine 73 PEPPERDINE (7-5) Davis 5-12 4-6 15, Edwards 1-5 2-4 4, Raines 4-7 2-2 10, Major 7-11 6-7 21, Murray Jr. 2-5 0-0 4, Udenyi 2-5 0-0 6, Lapray 1-4 0-0 2, Olden 2-5 1-4 6, Allen 1-1 0-0 3, Anchrum 0-0 0-0 0, John 0-0 0-0 0, Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Keenan 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 26-57 15-23 73.

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Halftime—Gonzaga 48-32. 3-Point Goals— Pepperdine 6-18 (Udenyi 2-3, Allen 1-1, Major 1-3, Olden 1-3, Davis 1-4, Murray Jr. 0-1, Edwards 0-1, Lapray 0-2), Gonzaga 16-26 (Perkins 5-6, McClellan 2-3, Alberts 2-4, Dranginis 2-4, Melson 2-5, Triano 1-1, Sabonis 1-1, Wiltjer 1-2).

Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Pepperdine 25 (Edwards 5), Gonzaga 38 (Wiltjer 11). Assists— Pepperdine 10 (Davis, Major 3), Gonzaga 18 (Sabonis 6). Total Fouls—Pepperdine 18, Gonzaga 18. A—6,000.

Women’s College Basketball AP Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 20, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pv 1. UConn (32) 8-0 800 1 2. South Carolina 11-0 763 2 3 3. Notre Dame 9-1 725 4. Baylor 12-0 712 4 5. Texas 10-0 662 5 6. Maryland 11-0 653 6 7. Kentucky 10-0 595 8 8. Mississippi St. 10-1 560 9 9. Ohio St. 7-3 531 10 10. Florida St. 8-2 474 11 11. Oregon St. 8-1 461 7 12. Stanford 8-2 442 15 13. Duke 9-3 386 13 14. Tennessee 8-3 383 14 15. Northwestern 10-1 319 12 16. Texas A&M 8-3 312 18 17. DePaul 8-4 277 16 18. Oklahoma 9-2 211 17 19. UCLA 7-2 200 19 20. South Florida 7-2 163 20 21. California 7-2 140 21 22. Arizona St. 7-3 133 21 23. Miami 11-1 124 23 24. Michigan St. 8-2 99 24 25. Missouri 11-0 79 — Others receiving votes: Seton Hall 39, Southern Cal 33, Georgia 32, Virginia Tech 22, Syracuse 20, Iowa 15, Oregon 10, St. John’s 8, Florida 5, Princeton 4, Nebraska 3, Oklahoma St. 2, UTEP 2, Washington 1.

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PA 252 235 271 315

PF 281 301 338 230

PA 307 322 320 305

PF 411 288 279 350

PA 243 322 295 432

PF 317 258 302 289

PA 245 255 363 352

PF 281 331 299 250

PA 225 243 326 334

PF 402 325 316 264

PA 253 256 301 331

PF 275 259 326 253

PA 356 291 357 326

PF 354 344 278 240

PA 229 260 326 357

Last Thursday’s game St. Louis 31, Tampa Bay 23 Saturday’s scores N.Y. Jets 19, Dallas 16 Sunday’s scores Minnesota 38, Chicago 17 Atlanta 23, Jacksonville 17 Houston 16, Indianapolis 10 Carolina 38, N.Y. Giants 35 New England 33, Tennessee 16 Washington 35, Buffalo 25 Kansas City 34, Baltimore 14 Seattle 30, Cleveland 13 Green Bay 30, Oakland 20 San Diego 30, Miami 14 Cincinnati 24, San Francisco 14 Pittsburgh 34, Denver 27 Arizona 40, Philadelphia 17 Monday’s game Detroit 35, New Orleans 27 Thursday’s game San Diego at Oakland, 5:25 p.m.

Saturday’s game Washington at Philadelphia, 5:25 p.m.

Next Sunday’s game Houston at Tennessee, 10 a.m.

Cleveland at Kansas City, 10 p.m.

New England at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m.

Indianapolis at Miami, 10 a.m.

San Francisco at Detroit, 10 a.m.

Dallas at Buffalo, 10 a.m.

Chicago at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m.

Carolina at Atlanta, 10 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 10 a.m.

Jacksonville at New Orleans, 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 1:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Arizona, 1:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 5:30 p.m.

Next Monday’s game Cincinnati at Denver, 5:30 p.m.

College bowl games

Miami Beach Bowl Western Kentucky 45, South Florida 35

HOCKEY NHL

WESTERN CONFERENCE Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 32 20 10 2 42 81 71 San Jose 33 16 15 2 34 88 91 Vancouver 35 12 14 9 33 89 102 Arizona 32 15 15 2 32 87 102 Calgary 33 15 16 2 32 87 112 Edmonton 35 15 18 2 32 91 106 Anaheim 32 12 15 5 29 60 82 Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 34 25 7 2 52 120 88 Chicago 35 20 11 4 44 96 83 St. Louis 35 20 11 4 44 90 85 Minnesota 32 17 9 6 40 89 79 Nashville 34 17 11 6 40 90 86 Colorado 35 17 17 1 35 99 97 Winnipeg 33 15 16 2 32 91 100 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 35 20 12 3 43 104 87 Boston 32 19 9 4 42 104 83 Detroit 33 17 9 7 41 86 85 Florida 34 18 12 4 40 93 80 Ottawa 34 17 12 5 39 104 102 Tampa Bay 34 17 14 3 37 86 80 Buffalo 34 14 16 4 32 79 89 Toronto 32 12 13 7 31 84 90 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 33 25 6 2 52 105 71 N.Y. Islanders 35 19 11 5 43 96 82 N.Y. Rangers 35 19 12 4 42 101 91 New Jersey 34 16 13 5 37 79 84 Philadelphia 34 15 12 7 37 74 92 Pittsburgh 33 16 14 3 35 76 84 Carolina 34 13 16 5 31 80 101 Columbus 36 13 20 3 29 88 112 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s games N.Y. Islanders 5, Anaheim 2 Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 2 Washington 2, Carolina 1 Nashville 5, Montreal 1 Dallas 6, Minnesota 3 Toronto 7, Colorado 4 Edmonton 3, Winnipeg 1 Tuesday’s games St. Louis at Boston, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Ottawa at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Montreal at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Toronto at Arizona, 9 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games

No games scheduled

WHL U.S. DIVISION W L OTL SOL GF 19 11 3 0 113 19 11 0 2 89 17 13 3 1 114 16 16 1 0 113 14 19 1 0 105 B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF Kelowna 35 25 9 1 0 133 Prince George 34 21 11 1 1 118 Victoria 35 21 12 1 1 117 Kamloops 32 17 11 3 1 117 Vancouver 36 12 19 3 2 102 EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF Brandon 35 21 11 1 2 131 Prince Albert 34 20 11 2 1 108 Moose Jaw 34 17 12 4 1 117 Regina 35 15 15 3 2 107 Saskatoon 33 13 17 3 0 102 Swift Current 34 10 20 3 1 78 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF Lethbridge 35 24 11 0 0 148 Red Deer 35 23 12 0 0 127 Calgary 37 22 13 1 1 123 Edmonton 36 14 19 3 0 99 Medicine Hat 34 12 19 2 1 108 Kootenay 36 6 28 2 0 70 Monday’s games No games scheduled Tuesday’s games No games scheduled Seattle Everett Spokane Portland Tri-City

GP 33 32 34 33 34

GA 99 70 117 108 130

Pt 41 40 38 33 29

GA 101 95 85 101 127

Pt 51 44 44 38 29

GA 99 102 107 121 138 109

Pt 45 43 39 35 29 24

GA 105 104 115 118 134 154

Pt 48 46 46 31 27 14

LINE FAVORITE

UNDERDOG NFL Thursday at OAKLAND 5½ San Diego Saturday at PHILADELPHIA 3 Washington Sunday at MINNESOTA 6 NY Giants at TAMPA BAY 3 Chicago Carolina 7 at ATLANTA at BUFFALO 6 Dallas at NEW ORLEANS 3½ Jacksonville at DETROIT 7½ San;Francisco at KANSAS CITY 12½ Cleveland at MIAMI OFF Indianapolis New England 3½ at NY JETS at TENNESSEE OFF Houston at ARIZONA 4½ Green;Bay at SEATTLE 13 St. Louis Pittsburgh 10 at BALTIMORE Monday at DENVER 3½ Cincinnati College Football Tuesday’s bowl games Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise Utah State 6½ Akron Boca Raton Bowl At Boca Raton Temple 2 Toledo

DEALS

BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with LHP Tom Gorzelanny and LHP Joe Thatcher on minor league contracts.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP A.J. Griffin on a minor league contract.

National League COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Adam Ottavino on a three-year contract.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Named Bill Haselman manager of Oklahoma City (PCL), Ryan Garko manager of Tulsa (Texas), Drew Saylor manager of Rancho Cucamonga (Cal), Gil Velazquez of Great Lakes (MWL), Shaun Larkin manager of Ogden (Pioneer) and John Shoemaker manager of the Arizona League Dodgers.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Acquired LHP Kyle Lobstein from Detroit for cash considerations.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms with LHP Buddy Baumann on a one-year contract. Designated C Josmil Pinto for assignment.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. one game for his conduct during a Dec. 28 game against Carolina.

ATLANTA FALCONS — Reached an injury settlement with G Jon Asamoah.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Activated TE Andrew Quarless from injured reserve-return.

Placed WR Ty Montgomery on injured reserve.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Placed WR Griff Whalen and DT Billy Winn on injured reserve.

Waived RB Zurlon Tipton. Signed DE Earl Okine and DT Kelcy Quarles from the practice squad and RB Trey Williams from Miami’s practice squad.