Everett Daily Herald, March 17, 2015 by Sound Publishing

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Traditional brown bread is a hearty slice of Ireland, B1

Players to watch in prep softball, C3 TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

●

EVERETT, WASHINGTON

●

WWW.HERALDNET.COM

●

75¢ (HIGHER IN OUTLYING AREAS)

Changes at jail paying off By Scott North Herald Writer

EVERETT — Reforms aimed at making the Snohomish County Jail safer for inmates and staff also appear to be helping bring spending under control. The jail ended 2013 having

overspent nearly $830,000 on daily operations, with an additional $2.8 million hit from a labor contract settlement. That followed a 2012 performance during which spending was about $2 million above budget. In sharp contrast, the county’s books show the jail in 2014 not

only operated within its roughly $100 million annual budget, but it ended the year with a cushion of about $35,000, said Joanie Fadden, finance manager at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. “It’s very close, but we are under budget,” she said last week.

The jail is run by the sheriff’s office. When Sheriff Ty Trenary took over in July 2013 he inherited a building plagued by questions over a string of inmate deaths and spiraling overtime costs. Trenary responded by See JAIL, Page A2

A pier with a view

Push for union vote at plant Machinists ask the NLRB for an election at Boeing’s facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, a right-towork state. Associated Press and Herald staff

DAN BATES / THE HERALD

With Mount Baker looming before her, a photographer frames an image in her camera from the end of a pier Friday at the Edmonds Marina. The weather forecast calls for a chance of showers and mild temperatures this week. See Page C6.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers on Monday asked for an election so about 2,400 Boeing production workers here can decide whether they want union representation. Union spokesman Frank Larkin said that the Machinists have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board and that under agency rules, 30 percent of the workers in a potential bargaining unit must sign cards that they want a vote. “We are confident we have achieved the minimum requirement, and now the board will determine the exact number of people eligible to vote and then they will set and conduct the election,” he said. South Carolina is a so-called right-to-work state where workers cannot be compelled to join a union or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment. IAM representation of even a portion of Boeing workers in See UNION, Page A4

OSO MUDSLIDE

Son lost to slide will always be remembered with love Herald Writer

COURTESY PHOTO

Alan Bejvl and Delaney Webb

children. He inspires her to urge others to cherish family, friends and time. “Alan would be so mad if I curled up in a ball and wilted away,” she said.

40% OFF

Go to HeraldNetDailyDeal.com to purchase today’s deal from

DoodleBug Sportz

the buzz

DARRINGTON — Their son’s touch is all around them. It is in the log bed where they sleep at night. It’s in the coffee table and patio chairs, the mirror hanging on the kitchen wall and in the magazine rack with the word “Mom” and two hearts burned into the wood. Alan Bejvl was 21, long, lean and hard working. The Oso mudslide took him and 42 others a year ago Sunday. His body was found near Delaney Webb, a former Darrington High School classmate he’d planned to marry last August. Diana Bejvl often thinks about the youngest of her three

INSIDE

Business . . . . . A7 Classified . . . . B5

Comics . . . . . . B2 Crossword . . . B2

So, she pushes through her grief, telling herself: “While our family is forever altered, we are still forever family.” She hands out business cards that say: “Thru this day and ALWAYS, let us REMEMBER what is truly important: LOVE.” Always remember love. The message seems the best way to honor her son. John and Diana Bejvl left well-paying jobs in the suburbs a quarter-century ago to raise their family on a farm nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades. There was no TV reception, no video games on the Bejvl spread a half mile as the crow flies from the nearest neighbors. What they had was each other. When the children were old enough to help

Putin on the fritz? Hanging out with Kim Jong-un? Out of public sight for 10 days, Russian President Vladimir Putin resurfaced and appeared to be in good health. Among the rumors were that he was dead, ill or with the Olympic gymnast who gave birth to their baby (Page A6). Dear Abby . . . B3 Good Life . . . . B1

events, where to >> Oso-related donate for relief, A3 with chores, they did. They made their own fun. “We have absolutely no regrets,” Diana said. “We are never sorry for not being able to do the expensive things. Love is what you take with you. Now that we are where we are, I look at how grateful I am we made a choice that (gave) us the family time we had. That’s what gets me through.” Alan got to know Delaney in a high school shop class where he showed her how to use a tape measure. He was two years older. Time passed. He finished school. He kept in touch with Delaney on Facebook.

The truth was much more mundane: “‘House of Cards’ on Netflix we were bingewatching,” Putin said. “Is romantic comedy, no?” Bribes go better with Coke: Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and other snack giants are paying nutrition bloggers to say their products can be part of a healthy diet. “Every big

Horoscope . . . B8 Lottery . . . . . . A2

Obituaries . . . A5 Opinion . . . . . A9

brand works with bloggers or has paid talent,” said a Coke spokesman (Page A7). In turn, the nutrition bloggers have hired their own “paid talent” to reassure them they haven’t sold out and shouldn’t be ashamed of themselves. Would you like a Band-Aid with that? A national union Short Takes . . B4 Sports . . . . . . C1

Delaney started messaging him. Eventually she asked if he would like to get together some time. Alan wondered: You mean like a date? He’d never been on one, much less had a girlfriend. Delaney told him she would be embarrassed if he said no. He wouldn’t allow that. They met that Wednesday because neither could wait for the weekend. Beaming, Alan came home and told his mom: “I think this can go somewhere.” It was Delaney who kissed Alan first. Diana is thankful to the young woman who loved her son and treated him right. “She took really good care of See LOVE, Page A2

is gathering the complaints of McDonald’s workers who are detailing workplace safety issues, including a manager who told an employee to put mayonnaise on a burn (Page A7). If that management career doesn’t work out, we’re sure he could find work as a health care blogger.

—Jon Bauer, Herald staff

Sneaky 55/45, C6

DAILY

By Eric Stevick

42963 33333

Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

LOTTERY POWERBALL: Saturday’s drawing was for $137 million. Saturday’s numbers: 8-14-39-46-47, Powerball 18. The next drawing is Wednesday for $40 million. MEGA MILLIONS: Friday’s drawing was for $33 million. Friday’s numbers: 8-22-30-42-45, Megaball 3. The next drawing is Tuesday for $42 million. LOTTO: Monday’s drawing was for $5.7 million. Monday’s numbers: 7-1021-22-32-35. The next drawing is Wednesday for $5.9 million. HIT 5: Monday’s drawing was for $100,000. Monday’s numbers: 2231-32-34-35. The next drawing is Wednesday for $130,000. MATCH 4: Monday’s numbers: 12-15-20-22. DAILY GAME: Monday’s numbers: 3-8-8. KENO: Monday’s numbers: 8-10-11-15-16-1821-26-33-35-40-41-4251-53-54-64-67-72-75.

CORRECTIONS The robotics team at Marysville Arts and Technology High School was incorrectly described as affiliated with another school in a headline on Page A1 Saturday. The Oso mudslide took place on March 22, 2014. The day was wrong under “This Week’s Watchwords” on Page A1 Monday.

Love From Page A1

his heart,” she said. They were planning their future, one that included a log cabin in the woods between Oso and Darrington. Alan’s work ethic was known across the Stillaguamish Valley. Jeff and Jan McClelland saw it on their Darrington goat farm where Alan helped out for a time. Andy Reece, a Marysville heavy equipment contractor who grew up in Darrington, hired Alan on the spot even when there were no openings. Diana frequented the Darrington Fire Hall after the slide, poking people in the chest and exhorting them: “YOU FIND MY SON!” They never lost patience with her. A year later, she’s

Jail From Page A1

consulting outside experts, who encouraged him to dial back on bookings and to focus attention on improving the jail’s ability to monitor inmate health and safety. He ended contracts with neighboring communities, including some out-of-county cities, who were sending the jail their problem inmates. The sheriff also initiated policies refusing to house people for nonviolent misdemeanors or whose medical condition simply can’t be adequately managed within the lockup. The jail remains expensive and risky, but the people running the operation have “created a new normal at the jail,” Trenary said.

indebted to the searchers, both strangers and friends. She thinks about them every day, and probably will for the rest of her life. Diana has made a flier to thank people in the valley. “Combined we have lost much,” she wrote. “Our lives are forever bound by this tragedy, but, as a community, we are not alone and we have shown that we have the strength to persevere.” Diana was with her community six months after the slide when the state Department of Transportation re-opened Highway 530 to two-lane traffic. There was a chance for local folks to walk along the new ribbon of road connecting them to I-5 and the faster-paced world they call “Down Below,” That day, she happened upon a stump. Atop the stump was a dark blue hooded sweatshirt with a picture of a Tootsie Pop and

the words “How many licks does it take?” She recognized it immediately. It had been a gift to Alan from a relative. He wore it often. “Of all the things I could have found, it was the only thing that Alan could leave that would make me laugh and cry,” she said. The hoody is a bit faded from the months in the sun. She will wear it Sunday and for years to come. Diana remembers when her mother was dying. Her mother told her: “I’m tired. I’m looking forward to having a cup of coffee with my mom.” The sentiment held such pleasant hope. For now, she will hold dear to her family and encourage others to love those around them. “There will be a time for having coffee with Alan,” she said. Eric Stevick: 425-3393446; stevick@heraldnet. com.

The focus is on safe, humane treatment of detainees, order and efficiency, said Tony Aston, who recently was promoted to corrections bureau chief after spending close to a year working to institute reforms with Rob Beidler, who is now Trenary’s undersheriff. The booking area at the jail used to be bedlam with agitated inmates often parked in holding cells while decisions were reached on where to place them. Some people spent days in limbo. New procedures have been instituted. Inmates are no longer admitted without first being screened by nurses to determine if they can be safely detained and brought through an airport-style body scanner to search for drugs and other contraband. By adjusting schedules, there are now adequate

staff on duty to swiftly gather information necessary to decide where inmates should be placed within the jail. “This is a very safe and structured environment right now,” Aston said last week as he observed the booking area. A group of inmates, some obviously upset but calm, waited their turn with classification screeners. Overtime remains a significant cost of doing business at the jail, but unlike past years it is no longer being used to patch over problems. Many of the improvements have been suggested by the corrections deputies closest to the work, said Maj. Jamie Kane. He recently was promoted after years working in close contact with inmates, including the risky business of transporting them to and from court hearings.

SLAM DUNK BIG CASH EVERY TUESDAY, FOR GUARANTEED CASH

Oso stories Sunday n Travis Hots didn’t set out to be become spokesman the first week after the mudslide, but he stepped up because he knew he was speaking to, and for, the families who were suffering the most. n Elaine Young has spent a year living in the disaster zone. She finds peace in doing something for others. n Four lawsuits will work through what part, if any, human culpability played. Monday n A one-year remembrance scheduled for Sunday morning gives those most affected the chance to gather on sacred ground, at a sacred time. n Summer Raffo’s brother and his teenage son grew closer to each other

For example, schedules and assignments have been tweaked to free up a corrections deputy to move about within the jail, particularly where the most challenging inmates are housed: those living with mental illness or undergoing withdrawals from drug addiction. Heroin use is the biggest driver in that challenge, with the areas of the jail set aside for medically vulnerable inmates routinely running at up to 140 percent of capacity, Kane said. Most of the 13 deaths in the jail since 2010 involved inmates with serious health problems, often linked to longtime drug and alcohol abuse, records show. The county’s jail deaths are consistent with what is seen at similar-sized lockups around the country, according to a federal Department of Justice statistician who tracks inmate deaths.

Changes also have been made to enhance security at the jail, Aston said. The body scanner paid off the first day by intercepting prescription pain medication an inmate was attempting to smuggle inside with the idea of profiting from her stay. Volunteers in jail outreach programs also have been required to undergo more rigorous screening. And a better system has been put in place to manage inmate property, long a source of headaches and claims against the county. Now, as part of the booking process, an inmate’s belongings are inventoried, confirmed with the owner’s signature, and placed in a plastic bag. The bag is then shrink-wrap sealed as they look on, Aston said. The materials are then placed in a bin with the inmates’ tracking numbers and locked away for return after their stay.

UP TO $100,000! JUST ACROSS I-5 at Exit 199

6410 33rd Ave. NE, Tulalip, WA 98271 | QCCcasino.com Full promotion details available at Qvibe booth. QCC management has the right to change any promotion at any time without notice.

1254047

in the mud. Today n Alan Bejvl's mother sees the loss of her son as a reminder for families to focus on love. Wednesday n Steve Hadaway's family has protected one another in a time of pain. Thursday n A young woman who lost her baby girl and her mother turns to her studies. Friday n In a little yellow rental house in Darrington, the Kuntzes dream of owning a home again. March 22 n The mudslide changed the meaning of time for survivor Tim Ward. March 23 Live coverage from Sunday's remembrance event.

Local News A3

THE DAILY HERALD

WWW.HERALDNET.COM/LOCAL

TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

Still no contract for Providence nurses No strike yet, but other union workers will join the RNs on an informational picket line Tuesday. By Sharon Salyer Herald Writer

EVERETT — After six months of negotiation, contract talks between Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and

1,400 registered nurses remain deadlocked. The two sides have been unable to come to an agreement despite working with a federal mediator. Tuesday afternoon, nurses plan informational picketing on the hospital’s two Everett campuses. A rally is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the main hospital at 1700 13th Ave. Union representatives say the major issue is a need for more

staffing. Like other metro Puget Sound hospitals, Providence has seen significant increases in the number of people hospitalized and emergency room patients. Providence says it has added about 80 nurses since January to help meet demand. The nurses are represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers union. At the rally Tuesday, they are expected to be joined by Everett firefighters and representatives from

two big Boeing unions, the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), said UFCW spokesman Tom Geiger. “We’re not on strike,” Geiger said. “There hasn’t been a recommendation for a strike vote yet. But an informational picket is sort of one step short of that.” Danielle Percival, a union member who works as a head

A treasured century

nurse on the night shift, said neither side in the dispute wants a strike. Percival said she hopes the union events Tuesday help convince the hospital that the community supports the nurses. Barbara Hyland-Hill, Providence’s chief nursing officer, said the hospital “will do everything in our power to avoid a strike.” Anyone needing health See NURSES, Page A4

OSO MUDSLIDE

Remember Oso victims, donate to relief efforts EVENTS Friday The Gathering of Hope service of remembrance is set for 7 p.m. at the Darrington Community Center gymnasium, 570 Sauk Ave. The multi-denominational gathering will include prayers, readings and messages of hope from pastors throughout the Stillaguamish Valley, with refreshments and fellowship to follow. Saturday The Darrington Library will dedicate its community room in honor of Linda McPherson at 11 a.m. McPherson, the retired library manager and a longtime Darrington School Board member, was killed in the mudslide. KEVIN NORTZ / THE HERALD

When she was only 100, Grace Bargreen was a regular on the links at Everett Golf and Country Club.

Coffee matriarch Grace Bargreen ‘always looked forward’ By Julie Muhlstein Herald Writer

In her 106 years, Grace Bargreen Parsons was a farm girl and music teacher, a mother and civic leader, a state senator’s wife and businesswoman, and a golfer, still playing long after her 100th birthday. The matriarch of a prominent Everett family, Parsons died March 12 in Palm Springs, where she spent her later years. On Feb. 25, she was surrounded by family as she celebrated her 106th birthday.

“Mainly, she was just very busy,” said her son Howard J. “Howie” Bargreen, president of Everett’s Bargreen Coffee Co. His family history dates back more than a century in Everett. It was 1898 when the Bargreen family established the business that became the Bargreen Coffee Co. And in the 1930s, the Bargreens founded Crown Distributing Co., a beverage distributor. Howie Bargreen’s late father, Howard S. Bargreen, served more than 20 years in the Legislature, part of that time as a state senator.

Howie Bargreen recalled how his parents moved the family to Olympia during the session. “That’s the way she Grace Bargreen wanted it,” he said. “She liked the social life down there, and had a lot of friends.” Parsons’ roots were rural, but the land where she was raised near Roy is now well known as Wilcox Family Farms. She was

born in Seattle to Judson and Betty Wilcox on Feb. 25, 1909. Soon after Grace Cohoe Wilcox was born, they moved to land in the Mount Rainier foothills. Today, visitors to the farm may still see her family’s original home. “One of the things she really liked was to go to the farm where her relatives were,” said Howie Bargreen, recalling his mother’s family reunions and outings to Mount Rainier. Gigi Burke, one of Parsons’ See BARGREEN, Page A4

Everett launches its new, improved website The new site is interactive, mobile-responsive, and allows for future upgrades. It also features a “placeholder” logo. By Chris Winters Herald Writer

front porch

EVERETT — The city of Everett launched its revamped website this week. The new website, everettwa. gov, was designed and built by CivicPlus, a Manhattan, Kansas, company that specializes in municipal government websites and services.

The Everett City Council awarded CivicPlus a contract in August that included $79,000 in initial development costs and $12,600 per year for three years of maintenance and hosting. CivicPlus also has the contract for Snohomish County’s website. City communications director Meghan Pembroke said the contract gives the city the opportunity to add new services as they become available and the technology improves in future years. “Part of the contract is to do some revamping and redesign of the site,” she said. One of the biggest improvements over the old site is the

Snohomish open house The city of Snohomish is having an open house from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to show off its newly improved City Hall. A recent remodeling of the 1937 building added 1,020 square feet of space to the former U.S. Post Office at 116 Union Ave.

ability to interact with it on mobile devices, which a majority of visitors to the site now do, Pembroke said. Other new features include the “Notify Me” function to sign up for email or text updates regarding specific programs or departments, the ability for individuals to sign in and customize the site with favorites, and an improved search function. The city also is looking at adding more features, such as online bill payment, public discussion forums and other engagement tools in future updates, Pembroke said. For the first time, the city now is able to analyze visitor traffic

What it means to be Republican: The Camano Island Republican Women’s Club invites the public to hear history month speakers Sandi Peterson and Billye Brooks-Sebastion, local GOP chairwomen, at noon March 24 at Lost Lake Grove Community Club, 1469 Lake Drive. The women will discuss “The Differences Between Republicans and Demo-

to see what people are viewing and using, and adjust content accordingly. One much-ballyhooed element not present on the website is a new logo. The city ran into trouble after it held a logo contest last fall, and selected a logo that turned out to be similar to a private company’s existing logo. The website just has the city’s name in a sans serif font in muted colors. “That’s just a placeholder for a logo,” Pembroke said, adding that news about a new logo should be coming soon. Chris Winters: 425-3744165; cwinters@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @Chris_At_Herald.

crats.” GOP action plans also will be discussed. Lunch will be served for $2. RSVP to Linda Navarre at 360-387-5886. Kiwanis breakfast on Saturday: The Mukilteo Kiwanis pancake breakfast, raffle and spring concert is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Olympic View Middle School, 2602 Mukilteo Speedway. The

event will feature music from the Mukilteo School District elementary, middle and high school bands and choirs. Tickets are $7 and family tickets are $30. Call 206-650-0671 for more information. Where’s your tax refund? The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that they can quickly check the status of their

A benefit concert and live auction for the Oso Fire Department is set for 1 p.m. at Rhodes River Ranch at 22016 Entsminger Road, east of Arlington. The auction starts at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Highway 530 will be closed between Oso and Darrington from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday for the one-year remembrance event in the slide zone. The event is not open to the general public. The detour route is Highway 20 through Skagit County. A community potluck is planned for 1 p.m. at the Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave. Food needs to arrive by noon. The Oso Fire Department plans an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at its fire hall, 21824 Highway 530. The start time is tentative as the Oso firefighters will be coming back from the remembrance event. The Darrington Fire Department plans an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. at its fire hall, 1115 Seeman St.

RELIEF Most relief efforts directly benefiting survivors have wrapped up. The Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation plans to accept donations for Oso mudslide relief at least until the end of June. Donations specifically for mudslide relief no longer can be made online. Instead, people can call Heather Logan at 360-618-7805 or email foundation@cascadevalley.org.

tax return and refund through the online tool “Where’s My Refund?” at IRS.gov. Initial information will normally be available within 24 hours after the IRS receives a taxpayer’s e-filed return or four weeks after the taxpayer mails a paper return to the IRS. The system updates only once every 24 hours, usually overnight, so there’s no need to check more often.

A4 Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

Massage therapist charged with indecency

Union

2 women accused the man of inappropriately touching them at a Lynnwood business.

From Page A1

By Diana Hefley Herald Writers

LYNNWOOD — Prosecutors have charged a Federal Way man with indecent liberties after two women came forward claiming he sexually assaulted them during massages. Police say Shinkyu Kim was not a licensed therapist but was preforming massages at Happy Feet. The business has since closed and the owner relinquished her business license to the city, Lynnwood police

Cmdr. Jim Nelson said. The state Department of Health has no record of Kim, 66, having a license to practice massage therapy. It is unclear how long he worked at the business. Lynnwood detectives received separate reports within days of each other last year. The women provided similar details, saying that the massages were suspect from the start. One woman, 29, reported that Kim told her to remove her underwear. She told police she was uncomfortable but didn’t know how to react at the time. She reported that Kim touched her genitals and massaged her breasts. The woman told police Kim hugged her before he left the room.

She felt fearful of the defendant, who was larger and stronger than her, Snohomish County deputy prosecutor Elise Deschenes wrote in the charging papers. “The defendant wore an outfit similar to scrubs, which made (the woman) feel like he was a professional and she was perhaps overreacting,” Deschenes wrote. A second woman told police that Kim wrapped a sheet around her head and she was unable to see. She fought to keep her underwear on and told Kim she only wanted a shoulder massage. She said Kim’s hands were all over her and he didn’t appear to be a professional therapist.

The woman, 28, reported that Kim touched her genitals. He pulled her underwear down and she told him not to touch her anymore. He asked her if she was going to flip over. She told him to get out of the room. She left and called 911. Both women reported that during the massages they could feel that Kim was aroused. Prosecutors say Kim has ties to Korea and they plan to ask a judge to require him to surrender his passport. They also will ask a judge to prohibit Kim from working at any massage businesses while the case is pending. Diana Hefley: 425-3393463; hefley@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @dianahefley.

AROUND THE COUNTY Clearview: Fire district changes meetings

Commissioners at Snohomish County Fire District 7, based in Clearview, have changed their schedule to add an evening meeting. The goal is to encourage more public participation, according to a news release. The board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at district headquarters, 8010 180th St. SE, Snohomish. More info: www.firedistrict7.com.

Everett: Activists to count coal trains An activist group plans to carry out its second annual count of crude-oil

and coal trains using volunteers during the week of April 19. A strategy session to arrange the round-theclock tally is planned during the second half of Snohomish County Train Watch’s meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. March 24 in the Everett Public Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The first half of the meeting features guest speaker Matt Krogh of Bellingham, the director of the oilawareness campaign for the environmental group ForestEthics. In April 2014, Train Watch volunteers observed 16 crude oil trains and 20 coal trains passing through Snohomish County over the course of one week. More info: 425-876-1633 or stevenrliedlich@gmail. com.

Mill Creek: Public hearings planned The city of Mill Creek is holding a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Thursday at City Hall. It is to consider proposing amendments that would allow existing developed sites near to some wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat areas to be redeveloped. For more information or to review the amendments, please call 425-921-5726. People may submit written comments to the City Clerk by 5 p.m. on March 19.

Sultan: District hosts kindergarten open houses The Sultan School District is offering free, all-day kindergarten at Sultan

and Gold Bar elementary schools next year. Children must be five years old on or before Aug. 31 to enter kindergarten in September. Parents are encouraged to attend an open house about curriculum and registration. Sultan Elementary School, 501 Date St., is hosting an open house at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Gold Bar Elementary School, 419 Lewis Ave., is having its open house at 6 p.m. on March 25. Both one-hour meetings will be held in the school libraries. Registration packets will be available. People can register at the meeting or return the packet to the school office 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays until June 30. A birth certificate, proof of immunization and two emergency phone numbers are required. For more information, call 360-793-9800.

Bargreen: Involved in Everett community From Page A3

14 grandchildren, said her grandmother “was kind of a tomboy. I think that came from growing up on the farm.” Parsons majored in music at what is now Washington State University and was an accomplished singer. She taught music

Josh O’Connor, Publisher Neal Pattison, Executive Editor Jon Bauer, Editorial Page Editor Pilar Linares, Advertising Director (USPS-181-740) The Daily Herald is published daily by Sound Publishing Inc., 1800 41st Street, S-300, Everett, WA 98203. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206 Periodicals Postage Paid at Everett, WA and at additional mailing offices. Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches. The Daily Herald Information 425-339-3000 Circulation 425-339-3200 (Out Of Area: 1-800-422-6018) Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 7:30 am - 11:30 am Classified Advertising 425-339-3100 (Out of Area: 1-800-854-4411) Retail Advertising 425-339-3030 News Department 425-339-3426 Sports 425-339-3470

Delivery Times: Papers are due to homes by 6:00 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays. Deadlines are one hour later on Whidbey Island and other outlying areas. Suggested Home Delivery Rates: 7-day delivery: $17.50 monthly billing, $51.00 for 3 months billing, $100.50 for 6 months billing, $195.00 for 12 months billing, $15.75 per month for Easy Pay. 5-day delivery: (Monday-Friday): $15.75 monthly billing, $47.25 for 3 months billing, $94.50 for 6 months billing, $189.00 for 12 months billing, $15.25 per month for Easy Pay. 3-day delivery: (Friday-Sunday): $13.50 monthly billing, $39.75 for 3 months billing, $78.00 for 6 months billing, $153.00 for 12 months billing, $12.25 per month for Easy Pay. Sunday Only delivery: $8.67 monthly billing, $26.00 for 3 months billing, $52.00 for 6 months billing, $104.00 for 12 months billing, $9.25 per month for Easy Pay. Mail Rates: 7-day delivery: Snohomish, Island and King counties: $36.25/month, $435.00/year. Balance of Washington state, U.S., territories and possessions: $37.00/month, $444.00/year. Active military personnel are entitled to Snohomish Co. rate. Sunday Only delivery: Snohomish, Island and King counties: $14.50/month, $174.00/year. Balance of Washington state, U.S., territories and possessions: $16.75/month, $201.00/year. Prepayment required. Mail subscriptions do not contain advertising inserts. Mail service may not be available to some areas outside the USA. 1253988

for a year in the Arlington School District. By 1931, she had met and married Howard Bargreen. Three of the Bargreens’ four children, Sam, Sharon and Claudette, preceded her in death. Sharon Bargreen Blunt was Burke’s mother. Melinda Bargreen, Howie Bargreen’s wife, said Parsons’ philosophy was that life must go on. “You look to the future instead of back on your tragedies,” she said. “I don’t think she ever got over those losses, but so many of us get stuck in one groove of regret. She never did.” Parsons stayed involved with her family, friends and community. After her first husband died in 1987, she moved to Palm Springs for the winter. She later married Edgar Parsons, who died earlier this year. “I always look forward, not backward,” Parsons said in a 2009 interview on her 100th birthday. She was back in Everett for a visit that year, and still playing golf at Everett Golf & County Club. In Palm Springs, she played golf at Seven Lakes Country Club well past her 100th birthday.

Parsons said in 2009 that she treasured her Everett memories. In the 1930s, Howard and Grace Bargreen bought more than 20 acres on Rucker Hill, where they built their home. Other family lived nearby. She was instrumental in founding the Assistance League in Everett and the Everett Opera Guild. She was active in the Everett Woman’s Book Club, the Everett Golf & Country Club and a women’s musical club. She belonged to Everett’s First Presbyterian Church, and the Bargreens were among founding families of the Greater Everett Community Foundation. Howie Bargreen remembers his parents’ business at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, when the Everett couple moved their family to Seattle for six months. Along with being a lawmaker, Howard Bargreen was on the commission that planned the Century 21 Exposition. He and his wife operated an international marketplace concessions business at the fair. They hosted tours and dinners for governors and other dignitaries at the

Seattle fair. And in 1964, they moved on to the New York World’s Fair, where they ran Bargreen’s Buffet and another restaurant, Howie Bargreen said. In earlier years, he remembers camping trips to Canada. His mother enjoyed trout fishing. “We’d go way up into Canada, to these little lakes, and she’d cook the fish in a cast-iron frying pan,” he said. The family had a summer home at Lake Stevens, and his parents hosted annual parties at the Lundeen Resort, which had a dance hall on the lake. “She loved a party,” said Melinda Bargreen, who made baked Alaska, Parsons’ favorite dessert, for the 106th birthday party. “She was just delighted. She ate it, looked up at me and said ‘Yummy.’” Burke, who has worked in business and served on the Everett City Council and local boards, said her grandmother encouraged her to be involved. “She always talked about the community, more than anything else,” Burke said. Julie Muhlstein: 425339-3460; jmuhlstein@ heraldnet.com.

Nurses: Unsatisfied with raises From Page A3

services at the hospital shouldn’t be concerned that the contract dispute will affect their care, Hyland-Hill said. The nurses’ contract expired Oct. 31. There have been 15 negotiating sessions and several temporary contract extensions, the last of which expired Feb. 27. The union had hoped for a breakthrough during a negotiating session earlier this month, Geiger said.

“Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.” No additional bargaining sessions have been scheduled, but a federal mediator has been asked to set a date for more talks, Hyland-Hill said. The union has suggested having someone from outside the hospital help mediate staffing issues. The hospital feels it has measures in place to address the issues in a timely way, Hyland-Hill said. “This is really about

collaboration with our nurses.” The hospital has offered three years of wage increases. Nurses would get a about a 5.5 percent raise the first year, about 5.25 percent the second year and about 5.5 percent the third year. Percival said union members generally are satisfied with that offer. Sharon Salyer: 425-3393486; salyer@heraldnet. com.

South Carolina would be seen as a big win for organized labor. Less than 4 percent of the state’s workforce is unionized, and Gov. Nikki Haley has vocally opposed a union at Boeing. “We have a reputation internationally for being a state that doesn’t want unions,” the governor said during her State of the State address in January. “Now, that reputation and, even more importantly, a South Carolina company, are under attack.” Mike Evans, a union organizer, said politicians should leave the unionization decision to Boeing workers. “We expect Gov. Haley and her friends, who have no clue what it’s like to be a front-line production employee for Boeing, to keep their personal biases to themselves and remain neutral,” he said in a statement issued by the union. The aeronautics giant on Monday immediately responded that a union is not in the best interests of the company, the workers or the state. The exact number of those who signed cards to authorize a vote is not released, Larkin said. Boeing employs about 7,500 people in South Carolina. Company spokeswoman Candy Eslinger said the petition to the NLRB includes production and maintenance workers at the assembly

plant and the nearby Interiors Responsibility Center, which provides interior parts for the 787. Larkin said he expects that about 2,400 workers will be eligible to vote. Four years ago, shortly before the company opened the $750 million facility, the NLRB filed a complaint against Boeing alleging that the nonunion plant was built in retaliation against Washington state workers who went on strike. The NLRB dropped the complaint later, after Boeing agreed that the 737 Max would be built in Washington. Beverly Wyse, the vice president and general manager for Boeing South Carolina, said in a statement that South Carolina workers did what many said could not be done in opening the plant. She said the union originally opposed the plant and now “the same union that tried to take our jobs and our work has already begun to divide our team.” But Larkin said it’s important the workers be heard. “Boeing has this ugly practice of pitting state against state and worker against worker, and a collective bargaining agreement can help level that playing field for workers,” he said. The union has had members in the Charleston area before. It won the right to represent workers at Vought Aircraft Industries in 2007, a plant that Boeing later bought. Less than two years later, plant workers decided they did not want a union.

NORTHWEST BRIEFLY

3-person I-405 lanes considered

SEATTLE — Drivers may need additional riders if they want to use the new I-405 express toll lanes set to open this fall. The Seattle Times reported the Washington State Transportation Commission is considering requiring carpools of at least three people at peak hours, plus an annual pass, to use the express lanes for free. Others would have to pay between 75 cents and $10 — in cases of extreme congestion — to travel one way between Bellevue and Lynnwood.

Record rainfall Sunday in W. Washington The National Weather Service said heavy rainfall broke records across Western Washington on Sunday. A record set in 1974 at Sea-Tac Airport was topped by a whole inch of rain. The new record for the day is 2.20 inches of rainfall. The weather service said Sunday was the third wettest March day in Seattle history.

Olympia: New president at Evergreen college The Evergreen State College on Monday picked the president of Whitman College in Walla Walla as its new leader. George Bridges, who is also a former vice provost at the University of Washington, will replace Thomas “Les” Purce, who is retiring this summer after serving as president since July 2000. Bridges has been president of the small liberal arts college in Walla Walla for 10 years. His official start date at Evergreen is Oct. 1. The school announced his annual

salary will be $300,000. The college has about 4,200 students.

Bill would tax, regulate e-cigs A bill to put restrictions on electronic cigarettes and tax them at the same 95 percent rate as tobacco products drew an overflow crowd at a House committee hearing Monday. The bill requested by Gov. Jay Inslee aims to put the first substantial state regulations on “vaping” and to fight the habit’s increasing popularity among teenagers.

Shelton: Man cleans gun, wife is fatally shot The Mason County sheriff’s office said a Shelton-area man called 911 to say his wife was fatally shot when his gun went off accidentally as he cleaned it. The woman reportedly was shot in the chest and later died. The man in his 60s reportedly told dispatchers he tried performing CPR. Neither the man nor woman was immediately identified.

Oregon: Man pointed lasers at airplanes An Oregon man who pointed a laser at commercial airliners has been sentenced to six months in federal prison. Stephen Bukucs, 40, apologized in court in Portland, saying he was filled with shame. Prosecutor Stephen Peifer said the defendant shined the high-powered laser more than 20 times. The defendant spoke at length about his longtime girlfriend’s health problems and eventual death from a seizure. He said he dealt with his grief by using the laser pointer and abusing prescription painkillers. From Herald news services

The Daily Herald Tuesday, 03.17.2015 A5

OBITUARIES AND MEMORIALS

Donald Gould Thomas was born on February 23, 1926, to Ar thur C. and Ethel G. T h o m a s , i n Wa l l a Wa l l a , Washington. Don was the youngest of four boys. His family moved to Seattle during the Great Depression where he attended and later graduated from Roosevelt High School. He ser ved in WWII as a radio operator in the Merchant Marines. After WWII, he attended the University of Washington, where he joined the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. At the start of the Korean War Don was drafted a second time into the Army Air Force. After s e r v i n g h i s c o u n t r y, D o n returned to the University of Washington where he met Audrey Petersen, who at the time was flying with United Airlines. They were married shor tly thereaf ter in Tyler, Minnesota. Don and Audrey settled in Bellevue where Don began his sales career with AirMac, a material handling equipment company. Don and Audrey later moved to Bothell to raise their four children. Don served Bothell First Lutheran Church and many other organizations. Don soon started his own company, Material Handling Associates, enlisting many old friends as partners and co-workers. His subsequent b u s i n e s s wa s h i s l e g a c y, NorthWest Handling Systems which continues to operate today. Don and Audrey moved to Tacoma where he eventually retired. Don continued to ser ve the Tacoma community at Saint Marks Lutheran Church, Mar y Bridge Children’s Hospital Foundation and Pierce College Foundation Don was an avid golfer and was a member of the Sand Point Country Club. He was also a member of Seattle Yacht Club where he enjoyed power boating. Don loved to fish and organized a fishing trip each year to Sitka, Alaska. He also loved private airplanes and flying and attended many EAA flyins. Don played the piano throughout his life, bringing an appreciation for many types of music to his household. In 2004, Don was diagnosed with Multiple M ye l o m a a n d fo u g h t t h e disease for 11 years. He will be missed beyond measure. A member of the greatest generation, he will never be replaced, but his legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the fortunate people who knew him. The world is a better place because he was in it. Don is survived by his son, Kevin Ar thur Thomas (Frances); daughters, Ka t h r y n T h o m a s Wa l k l ey, Karen Thomas Scott (George “Scott”), Jane Thomas Bigelow (James); grandchildren, Conner Thomas, Morgan Myers, Ethan Walkley, Anna Myers, Avery Thomas and James T. Bigelow. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015. For details, contact Kevin T h o m a s a t wirekat@comcast.net. In lieu of flowers, the Thomas family would appreciate your donation to MultiCare Health Foundation In suppor t of Regional C a n c e r C e n t e r, P O B o x 5296, Tacoma, WA 98415.

Howard Harold ‘Butch’ Welty

March 19, 1931-March 11, 2015 Howard Harold ‘Butch’ Welty passed away on Wednesday March 11, 2015 at age 83 in Polson, Montana after a brief illness. He was born to Harold and Violet Welty in Wheaton, Minnesota on March 19, 1931 and moved to Everett, Washington in 1943 along with his parents and elder sister Opal. Af ter graduating from Everett High School in 1949 he enlisted in the Marine Corps prior to the outbreak of the Korean War where he participated in the Battle of Inchon in September 1950. He attained the rank of Staff Sargent and was honorably discharged in 1954. Howard married his wife of 55 years, Margaret Dowty, in Everett, Washington on June 12, 1959 where they settled for the next 30 years and raised their three children Dan, Donald and Amy. He fell in love with the ‘Big Sky’ S t a te o f M o n t a n a a n d i n 1991 he and Marge purchased a home on F l a t h e a d L a ke i n Po l s o n , Montana where they took up permanent residence. In Polson, they made many friends and always tried to r e c i p ro c a te t h e k i n d n e s s and hospitality of those they encountered in their adopted town. He was a fixture at the Polson VFW where he served as commander, played pitch and imbibed with friends and acquaintances in the place he felt most at home. He is sur vived his loving w i fe, M a rg a ret; h i s t h ree children, Dan (Lisa), Don (Barb) and Amy; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; as well a s m a ny ex te n d e d fa m i l y members. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Cremator y. Memories and condolences may be sent to t h e f a m i l y a t www.thelakefuneralhomeand crematory.com.

Charles “Red” Sheldon (98) passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015. Born in Tulalip to Robert and Sarah (Charles) Sheldon, Charles ser ved in the Army during WWII, after surviving Indian b o a rd i n g s c h o o l a n d t h e depression where both he and Thelma gained skills that gave them the ability to be self-sufﬁcient. Married to his first wife Thelma Townsend, he raised her 1st born Marlene as his own. After their divorce he found a loving par tner in Helen Forrest and he treated her children as his own; Nan (Harold) Lippoid, Suzie (Craig) Thompson, and Ken Forrest. Charles was a member of VFW#13 of Everett, and was still attending dances there until recently. Charles was also a proud member of the Tulalip Tr i b e a n d s e r ve d o n t h e board of director s for 17 years. Charles enjoyed traveling and saw the world t h ro u g h o u t h i s l i fe , a f te r retiring from (Norm) Buse Mill after 36 years. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Sarah Sheldon; his previous wife, Thelma (Townsend) Sheldon; and loving partner Helen Forrest; and his siblings, Angelina Brown, Sebastian “Sub” Williams, Martin Williams , W i l l i a m “ Ta f t ” S h e l d o n , Louise Ledford, Bernie Williams, Katie Gates, Lawrence “Buster” Sheldon, and Linnette “Nettie” McKay, and granddaughter Sarah Ann Wilson. Charles is survived by his children, Charles R. Sheldon Jr., Marlene (Tobey) Beltran, W i l l i a m “ S o n ny ” C h a r l e s Sheldon, Byron Lee Sheldon, Lita Jane “Koko” (Jack) Mowrer, and Karen (Morris) Zackuse; grandchildren, Brandon Br yant, Morgan Bryant, Julie Wilson, Emily Wilson, Rachel Mowrer, JD Mowrer, Max Mowrer; and great grandchildren, Tycen, Aiden, Aver y, Harley, and Henry. A very special thank you for t h o s e w h o h e l p c a r e fo r Charles: Marlene Beltran, Rober ta ”BN” Belanich, Brianna Cordova, Emily Wilson, Ryan Negrete, and Providence Hospice. Charles w i l l b e d e e p l y m i s s e d by those who loved him. Viewing service will be held on Tuesday March 17, 2015 at 1 p.m. with an interfaith ser vice to follow at the Tu l a l i p G y m a t 6 p . m . Services will be held Wednesday March 18, 2015 at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Mission Beach Cemetery.

RENTALS List it or find it in The Daily Herald.

In Loving Memory of Les and Nancy Pennington

Jim Holt, age 76, died on March 13, 2015 surrounded by his family following an ongoing illness. Jim was born on June 23, 1938 in Por tland, Oregon before moving to Snohomish. He attended Snohomish schools and graduated from Snohomish High School in 1956. After working at General Te l e p h o n e , B o e i n g a n d retiring from Physio Control in Redmond, Jim was off to do the things he loved. He was an avid hunter, loved to fish, hike or anything that took him out of doors. Offroad cars were a passion of his especially racing them and later just working on and building cars. Retirement was invented for Jim. He made full use of his time and loved helping others. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Evelyn Holt of Sedro Woolley a n d h i s b rot h e r, D o u g o f Woodinville. He is survived by his wife, J a n e o f 57 ye a r s ; h i s daughter Cindy and son Craig (Evonne); grandc h i l d r e n , R ya n , B r a n d o n , Sara; and one great granddaughter, Neveah; his s i s t e r, K a t hy W i g a l o f LaConner; many nephews and nieces. He was loved by many. A c e l e b r a t i o n o f l i fe i s being planned for April 11, 2015 at the Barn on Jordan Trails Road at 2:00 p.m.

Happy Anniversary! Hope you’re celebrating with an Irish cof fee in heaven. With much love, your kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Christopher G. Larson

Jan. 29, 1951-March 5, 2015 Chris passed away March 5, 2015 in Everett suddenly due to a hear t attack. He was born January 29, 1951 and resided in the greater Everett area his entire lifetime. He was given he nickname “Half Price” by his friends because he always looked for the deal and never wanted to pay full price on anything. He had a great laugh, and a wonder ful chuckle when he felt he’d gotten that best deal. Chris began commercial fishing with his Grandpa John at 16 years old and loved the Alaska waters and fishing Puget Sound, eventually running his own boat. He was also a longshoreman when he wasn’t fishing, an “A Man” as he would say. His love of the open water was closest to his heart. He would read the stars fishing in some really rough seas, always saying “this isn’t rough”, never fear ful of the open waters and ver y skilled at running his own boat. When Chris was off season, he at times would enjoy some sun on the Mexican beaches, a good game of golf, most of all he enjoyed sports fishing and the outdoors. Chris is sur vived by his s i s te r, V i c to r i a ( D e n n i s ) ; nephews, Brett (Patty), Brady (Carolyn); his brother, Glen (Anne); nephew, Shane (Elicia); also numerous cousins. Chris’ ashes will be scattered privately at a favorite childhood place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date to celebrate Chris’ life. R e m e m b r a n c e s m ay b e made to The Fisherman’s Memorial, PO Box 17356, Seattle, WA 98107 in Chris’ name. Please spend time teaching a child the joy of ﬁshing, it will last a lifetime.

EXCEL Dental & Dentures

“Please sign the Guest Book at www.heraldnet.com/ obituaries” indicates that an online Guest Book has been established under the name of the deceased. This will allow friends and family to express condolences and share memories. All entries are at no cost. 1226058

Expires 3/31/15

Comprehensive Oral Exam, Necessary X-rays

EXCEL Dental & Dentures Expires 3/31/15

OFF ANY DENTAL TREATMENT

(Offer cannot be combined with any other discount.) Must present coupon at time of visit.

EXCEL Dental & Dentures

FREE

EXCEL Dental & Dentures ECONOMY QUALITY

499

Must present coupon at time of visit. Expires 3/31/15

EXCEL Dental & Dentures MID QUALITY

649

Must present coupon at time of visit. Expires 3/31/15

EXCEL Dental & Dentures PREMIUM QUALITY

799

Must present coupon at time of visit. Expires 3/31/15

Expires 3/31/15

Denture Consultation

Must present coupon at time of visit.

EXCEL Dental & Dentures EXTRACTION PER TOOTH

Must present coupon at time of visit. Expires 3/31/15

Benefits of FLEXIBLE PARTIALS 1. Comfort, light weight, thin 2. Durable, unbreakable 3. Natural aesthetics (gum color) (metal-free) 4. No metal allergy 5. Repairable & Relinable 6. One tooth or more, replacement without having implant

425-774-8590

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always Near, forever loved and truly Missed, so sister dear on Your special day, you can Now celebrate with George As we placed him by your Side and you to keep him in line HAPPY BIRTHDAY March 16th The Jones Clan

James Lane

March 17, 1957-March 11, 2015 James Lane of Arlington, Wash. passed away on March 11, 2015. He is survived by mother, Nadine; wife, Loa; daughter, H e a t h e r ; s o n , To ny ; g r a n d s o n , Z e b a n d m a ny others. Services will be held March 20, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Lake Church in Lake Stevens.

Everett’s only family owned funeral home 3301 Colby Ave.

425-252-5159

To Place an In Memoriam or Obituary, please call

425-339-3023

Office hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday Phone availability: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday and until noon Saturday Deadlines: 2pm day prior for Tues.-Sat. Pub. By email until noon Sat. for Sun/Mon. Pub. Email: obits@heraldnet.com

• Dentures • Partials • Repairs • Relines • Extractions • Crowns • Bridges • Root Canals • Fillings • Cleanings • Lab on-site

COMPLETE DENTAL & DENTURE SERVICES IN ONE PLACE! Interest Free Financing, on approved credit (co-signers accepted!) Most Dental Insurance Accepted.

• www.exceldd.com 20015 Hwy 99, Ste. D • Lynnwood, WA 98036 JAY CHOI DPD • GREGORY HERMSEN DDS

www.heraldnet.com

425-339-3100

classified@heraldnet.com • heraldnet.com/classified

March 16, 1934 - May 31, 2008

www.SolieFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

For new patients only. Must present coupon at time of visit.

15%

Caroline “Uppy” Thornberry

Jim Holt

June 23, 1938-March 13, 2015

1186850

Donald G. Thomas

Max Rhodes, 46 of Arlington, Washington died March 2, 2015. Max was born August 6, 1968 in Quincy, Ill. Max was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Ester Rhodes; his s te p m o m , H e l e n R h o d e s ; a n d h i s b r o t h e r, D a v i d Rhodes. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Rhodes; his children, Edward (Trisha), Helen (Joe), Charlie and Billy; his grandson, Eli. He is also survived by his siblings, Chick (Mary), Beaner (Kathy), Mike; sister-in-law, Kathy; niece, Vicki; and sister, Wanda. A Memorial service will be held on March 19, 2015 at the Scisco Heights Community Club, 1 p.m., 13 3 5 27 9 9 t h Ave . N E Arlington, WA 98223 It is a Potluck.

Charles “Red” Sheldon

1226064

Vernon Max Rhodes

1233837

Nation & World A6

THE DAILY HERALD

WWW.HERALDNET.COM

TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

Iran confronts U.S. over GOP letter By Bradley Klapper Associated Press

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Iranian diplomats twice confronted their American counterparts about an open letter from Republican senators who warned that any nuclear deal could expire the day President Barack Obama leaves office, a senior U.S. official said Monday. The official, noting the administration’s warnings when the letter first surfaced, said the GOP intervention was a new issue in the tense negotiations facing an end-of-month deadline for a framework agreement. The letter came up in nuclear talks Sunday between senior U.S. and Iranian negotiators, the official said, and the Iranians raised it again in discussions Monday led by Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Zarif was quoted by Iranian state media after the meeting as saying the topics included the potential speed of a softening of U.S. economic sanctions and the new issue of the letter from the senators. “It is necessary that the stance of the U.S. administration be defined about this move,” he was quoted as saying. Kerry and Zarif met for nearly five hours in Lausanne, the start of several planned days of discussions. Most of the Iranians then departed for Brussels, where they were to meet with European negotiators. In Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said that “we are entering a crucial time, a crucial two weeks.” And German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that after “more than 10 years of negotiations, we should seize this opportunity.” “There are areas where we’ve made progress, areas where we have yet to make any progress,” British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said. “But the fact that we’re all here talking shows the commitment on both sides to try to reach an agreement.”

ACROSS THE U.S.

Petraeus consulting White House on IS WASHINGTON — Top officials in the Obama administration have consulted former CIA Director David Petraeus about the fight against the Islamic State group— despite his admission that he gave classified material to his biographer and mistress, the White House said Monday. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Monday that Petraeus maintains strong relationships with Iraqi military and political leaders. A retired fourstar general, Petraeus revealed he gave Paula Broadwell eight binders of classified material he had improperly kept. He agreed earlier this month to plead guilty to a misdemeanor count that carries a possible sentence of up to a year in prison.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi (left) and other Iranian negotiators talk privately outside the Beau-Rivage hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Monday following a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif over Iran’s nuclear program.

In Lausanne, the U.S. official wouldn’t say how much time the sides spent talking about the letter drafted seven days ago by freshman Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and signed by 46 other GOP senators. The Iranians have called the letter a propaganda ploy, and Zarif joked last week that some U.S. legislators didn’t understand their own Constitution. The Obama administration has called the letter “ill timed” and “ill advised,” coming weeks before the deadline for a preliminary agreement with Iran on its nuclear program. Cotton isn’t backing down. In his maiden speech in the Senate, Cotton reiterated his view that the deal being discussed would pave Iran’s path to a nuclear bomb. “Iran is an outlaw regime. ... Unsurprising, Iran is only growing bolder and more aggressive as America retreats from the Middle East,” Cotton said, adding that Iranian leaders continue to call for Israel’s elimination and that Iran is meddling in other nations, including Syria and Iraq. The U.S. official in Lausanne, who briefed reporters only

condition of anonymity, said that in the end, the talks and a potential agreement depend on Iran showing the world that its nuclear program is exclusively peaceful. The goal for a full agreement is the end of June. Republicans argue that a deal would be insufficient and unenforceable, allowing Iran to eventually become a nuclear-armed state. To that end, they’ve delivered a series of proposals to undercut or block an agreement, including ones that would require Senate say-so on a deal and order new sanctions against Iran while negotiations are underway. Cotton’s letter, the administration and congressional Democrats argue, went further, interfering in the president’s execution of U.S. foreign policy. The letter, styled as a U.S. civics lesson, warned Iranian leaders that any deal negotiated by the current administration could be tossed by Obama’s successor. Obama and other officials insist they’re not going to make any deal that would allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. The agreement taking shape

would limit Iran’s uranium enrichment and other nuclear activity for at least a decade, with the restrictions slowly lifted over several years. Washington and other world powers also would gradually scale back sanctions that have crippled the Iranian economy. Tehran says it is only interested in peaceful energy generation and medical research, but much of the world suspects it harbors nuclear weapons ambitions. Kerry and Zarif plan to regroup in Lausanne on Tuesday. In Washington, Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said his panel will likely vote on a bill next week that would require a congressional review of any nuclear deal. The measure would require the president to submit the text of any pact to Congress and bar the administration from suspending congressional sanctions on Iran for 60 days. In that time, Congress would hold hearings and have a chance to approve, disapprove or take no action on the agreement.

UN: Vanuatu’s dead at 24 after cyclone By Nick Perry and Elaine Kurtenbach

$125B in improper federal payments made last year Federal agencies reported making $125 billion in improper payments last year, a new high. The errors included overpayments and underpayments as well as benefits to people who did not qualify. The Government Accountability Office said Monday that three programs accounted for a majority of the errors: Medicare, Medicaid and the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Mo.: Suspect charged in Ferguson police attack A man accused of shooting two officers last week in Ferguson was not targeting police or aiming at demonstrators at a late-night protest, his attorney said Monday as he countered an earlier police description of the crime. Defense attorney Jerryl Christmas also suggested that St. Louis County police may have used excessive force when arresting Jeffrey Williams, saying his client had bruises on his back, shoulders and face and a knot on his head. Ferguson’s police station has been the scene of protests since last summer’s fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

Calif.: Posthumous license A Chinese immigrant denied a California law license in 1890 because of his race will receive one posthumously, the California Supreme Court decided Monday. An Asian-American student law association at the University of California at Davis asked the court to admit Hong Yen Chang to the California bar. The court in 1890 found Chang qualified to practice law, but refused him admission because a federal law at that time barred “persons of the Mongolian race” from citizenship. At the time, only citizens or people eligible for citizenship could receive a California law license.

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The United Nations reported Monday that 24 people are confirmed dead and 3,300 have been displaced by Cyclone Pam in the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. Radio and telephone communications with outer islands have not yet been established two days after what the country’s president called a “monster” storm, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. It said 3,300 people are sheltering in 37 evacuation centers on the main island of Efate and in the provinces of Torba and Penama. “Basic emergency rations are being provided to evacuees, including water, rice, tinned fish or meat, coffee, tea, sugar, Milo, biscuits and other items,” the report said. Military aircraft from New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand have been conducting aerial assessments of the damage. The latest report came as Vanuatu’s president rushed back to his country, which has repeatedly warned it is already suffering devastating effects from climate change with coastal areas being washed away. Looking weary and redeyed, Baldwin Lonsdale told The Associated Press that Cyclone Pam destroyed or damaged 90 percent of the buildings in the capital alone. Lonsdale was interviewed in Sendai, in northeastern Japan, where he had been attending a U.N. disaster conference when

AROUND THE WORLD Libya: 4 nurses kidnapped Militants from the Islamic State affiliate in Libya kidnapped four nurses from the Philippines in broad daylight from a hospital in Sirte on Monday, a militia official said. The official, who belongs to a militia which is battling the Islamic State affiliate, said the kidnapping took place from Sirte’s main hospital, called Ibn Sina. He said his battalion helped evacuate the remaining foreign medical crew in the hospital to Misrata.

Pakistan: Bombs kill 15 ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uwen Garae surveys his damaged house in Port Vila on Monday in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam.

the cyclone struck. “This is a very devastating cyclone in Vanuatu. I term it as a monster, a monster,” he said. “It’s a setback for the government and for the people of Vanuatu. After all the development that has taken place, all this development has been wiped out.” Lonsdale said because of a breakdown in communications infrastructure, even he could not reach his family. “We do not know if our families are safe or not. As the leader of the nation, my whole heart is for the people, the nation,” he said. The cyclone tore through the nation Saturday, packing winds of 168 miles per hour. Bridges were down outside the capital, Port Vila, making travel by vehicle impossible. Paolo Malatu, coordinator for Vanuatu’s National Disaster

Management Office, said officials had dispatched every plane and helicopter they could to fly over the hard-hit outer islands. “The damage to homes and infrastructure is severe,” Malatu said. “The priority at the moment is to get people water, food and shelter.” The damaged airport in Port Vila has reopened, allowing some aid and relief flights to reach the country. The city’s hospital was overwhelmed with patients, and some beds were moved outside due to fears the building is no longer safe. “The wards have all been evacuated because of structural damage,” surgeon Richard Leona told Australia’s Channel 7. “We are badly needing this help. We need to get an urgent drug supply and food and also

set up a mobile hospital to deal with the influx of patients coming in.” Vanuatu has a population of 267,000 people spread over 65 islands. About 47,000 people live in the capital. Hannington Alatoa, head of the Vanuatu Red Cross Society, said flyovers by New Zealand and Australian relief teams showed much of the country had been “flattened.” At least half of the population has been affected, Alatoa said in Sendai. “No trees, no foliage, no iron structures standing on the western part of Tanna (island),” Alatoa said. “People are in great need of water.” The World Health Organization said it was sending health and emergency response workers and supplies, and coordinating with UNICEF and regional governments.

Two suicide bombers attacked two churches in the eastern city of Lahore on Sunday as worshippers prayed inside — killing 15 people in the latest assault against religious minorities, officials said. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility and warned, “There will be more of such attacks.” Afterward, a Christian mob blocked a highway, ransacked a bus terminal and burned two people to death who they suspected of being involved in the attacks.

Russia: Putin reappears Looking fit and joking about all the fuss over his unexplained 10-day absence from public view, President Vladimir Putin reappeared Monday to quell the swirling speculation about the state of his health and his hold on power. “It would be dull without gossip,” Putin said with a smile during a meeting with Kyrgyzstan’s president, Almazbek Atambayev, at St. Petersburg’s Konstantin Palace. Putin was last seen in public March 5, when he hosted Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. From Herald news services

Herald Business Journal A7

THE DAILY HERALD

WWW.HERALDNET.COM

TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

Coca-Cola a good snack? Some say so By Candice Choi Associated Press

NEW YORK — Coca-Cola is working with fitness and nutrition experts who suggest its soda as a treat at a time when the world’s biggest beverage maker is being blamed for helping to fuel obesity rates. In February, several of the experts wrote online posts for American Heart Month, with each including a mini-can of

Coke or soda as a snack idea. The pieces — which appeared on nutrition blogs and other sites including those of major newspapers — offer a window into the many ways food companies work behind the scenes to cast their products in a positive light, often with the help of third parties who are seen as trusted authorities. Ben Sheidler, a Coca-Cola spokesman, compared the February posts to product placement deals a company might have with

TV shows. “We have a network of dietitians we work with,” said Sheidler, who declined to say how much the company pays experts. “Every big brand works with bloggers or has paid talent.” Other companies, including Kellogg and General Mills, have used strategies like providing continuing education classes for dietitians, funding studies that burnish the nutritional images of their products and offering

newsletters for health experts. PepsiCo Inc. has worked with dietitians who suggest its FritoLay and Tostito chips in local TV segments on healthy eating. Others use nutrition experts in sponsored content; the American Pistachio Growers has quoted a dietitian for the New England Patriots in a piece on healthy snacks and recipes. For Coca-Cola Co., the public See COKE, Page A8

Fast-food workers detail job hazards

Willis Tower sold EDUARDO VERDUGO / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homero Fernandez warms a pipe with one hand as he holds in the other a small amount of marijuana which he’ll introduce into the heated tube and cover, as he demonstrates different varieties of marijuana March 3 in Mexico City. Fernandez, 29, teamed up with about a dozen people to form a pot club. “It comes out much cheaper than paying for even regular pot ... and the quality is much higher,” said Fernandez.

U.S. pot on rise in Mexico High-end imports, home cultivation increasing By Peter Orsi Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Once upon a time, Mexican marijuana was the gold standard for U.S. pot smokers. But in the new world of legal markets and gourmet weed, aficionados here are looking to the United States and Europe for the good stuff. Instead of Acapulco Gold, Mexican smokers want strains like Liberty Haze and Moby Dick — either importing high-potency boutique pot from the United States, or growing it here in secret gardens that use techniques perfected abroad. It’s a small but growing market in a country where marijuana is largely illegal, unlike Colorado and Washington that have legalized recreational use, and others where medicinal pot is available. A text message will bring a Mexico City dealer to the customer’s doorstep with a menu of high-end buds for sale at the swipe of a credit card through a smartphone reader. Hydroponic

Pot club member Fernandes shows marijuana seeds he ordered online from another country.

shops have sprung up that supply equipment to those who want to cultivate potent strains in sophisticated home-grown operations. Some even are setting up pot cooperatives to share costs like high electrical bills and swap

what they grow with each other. “I know people who are architects, executives, lawyers ... who went to the United States or Europe,” said Antoine Robbe, the 35-year-old, French-born proprietor of Hydrocultivos, one of the shops. They say, “‘Man, why don’t we have this in my country?”’ So far, reports of U.S.-grown marijuana making its way south have been only anecdotal but enough to raise concern, according to Alejandro Mohar, a Mexican physician and member of the U.N. International Narcotics Control Board. A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration official told NPR in December that Mexican cartel operatives were smuggling in high-end U.S. marijuana to sell to wealthy customers, though there’s no sign so far of a massive southward trade. The DEA declined to comment further in response to a request from the AP. In Mexico City, several people said they have seen freezer-size See POT, Page A8

A welcome ‘Bill of Rights’ for student loans

biz bits

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in January despite a cutback by investors in China, the largest foreign owner of Treasury debt. The Treasury Department said Monday that foreign holdings increased 1 percent to $6.22 trillion. China trimmed its holdings for a fifth month, reducing them 0.4 percent to $1.24 trillion. Japan, the No. 2 foreign buyer, boosted its holdings by 0.6 percent in January to $1.24 trillion.

A central figure in the public dispute between the Jack Daniel’s and George Dickel distilleries over the legal definition of Tennessee whiskey is leaving to head up a brand named after a legendary moonshiner. Popcorn Sutton Distilling said Monday it has hired John Lunn as its master distiller. He had held that role at George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey since 2005.

Associated Press

MICHELLE SINGLETARY

Foreign holdings of Treasury debt at record $6.22T

Dickel master distiller joins Popcorn Sutton

By Candice Choi NEW YORK — McDonald’s workers in 19 cities have filed complaints over burns from popping grease, a lack of protective equipment and other workplace hazards, according to labor organizers. The complaints are the latest move in an ongoing campaign to win pay of $15 an hour and unionization for fast-food workers by publicly pressuring McDonald’s to come to the bargaining table. The push is being spearheaded by the Service Employees International Union, It has included protests around the country and lawsuits alleging workers weren’t given their rightful pay. The burns and other hazards were detailed in complaints announced Monday and filed with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in recent weeks. Workers cite a persistent lack of gloves for handling hot equipment and say they’re been burned while cleaning grills that have to be kept on. One worker says he was told by a manager to, “put mayonnaise on it, you’ll be good.” A representative for the Labor Department, Laura McGinnis, confirmed the complaints were received by OSHA but said the agency does not discuss ongoing investigations. McDonald’s Corp. said the company and its independent franchisees are committed to providing safe working conditions for employees, and will review the allegations. “It is important to note that these complaints are part of a larger strategy orchestrated by activists targeting our brand and designed to generate media coverage,” Heidi Barker Sa Shekhem, a McDonald’s spokeswoman, said.

BRIEFLY

’m a glass-half-empty person by nature. It’s not that I’m overly pessimistic, but when I focus on the negative, it serves to make me work harder to fix or change something. So with that mindset, after reading President Barack Obama’s “Student Aid Bill of Rights” memorandum last week, I first saw what it doesn’t do. It doesn’t adequately address the

People Peoples Bank has hired Anan Amador as relationship manager of the Everett Financial Center. Most recently, he held the position of senior relationship banker at Union Bank. Amador was born in the Philippines and studied psychology at the University of the City of

problem of the rising student loan debt that is now an astounding $1.3 trillion. It swipes at the issue, but there aren’t any concrete solutions to the rising costs of higher education that have indebted so many. There are some who say there isn’t a crisis, at least not yet. They point to reports that show the average debt — federal and private loans — for graduating

Manila. He is Treasurer for the Seattle Bituin Lions Club and a board member of the Carl Gipson Senior Center.

for new healthcare facilities in Arlington. DiGregorio was the bond campaign coordinator from 1981 through 1984.

The board of commissioners of Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics has inducted Connie DiGregorio into its Wall of Fame for her volunteer work in chairing bond campaigns

Events Seven Lakes Dental, The Hidden Vine Wine Bar and Seven Lakes Chiropractic are holding a joint grand opening event

seniors is just shy of $30,000. But that’s the average. Many people owe much more. The figures often don’t count the people who start college, take on debt, and don’t finish. The data don’t include the debt parents are accumulating. And all the debt isn’t being measured anyway, according to The Institute for See SINGLETARY, Page A8

featuring Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. The ribbon-cutting is to be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at 17317 27th Ave. NE in Marysville. Biz Bits runs Monday through Saturday. Send your business news and high-resolution photos to businessnews@heraldnet. com. bizblog.

Blackstone is buying Chicago’s Willis Tower, once called the Sears Tower, from 233 South Wacker LLC for an undisclosed amount. The Willis Tower is 110 stories and the second-tallest office building in the U.S. It is the fifth-tallest office building in the world and was for many years the world’s tallest. The Wall Street Journal put the purchase price at $1.3 billion, citing unnamed Blackstone executives.

BlackBerry makes tablets spy-proof BlackBerry Ltd. has introduced a modified Samsung Electronics Co. tablet computer that lets government and corporate users access consumer applications such as YouTube and WhatsApp while keeping confidential workrelated information away from spies and crooks. The $2,360 SecuTABLET will be available by the third quarter, HansChristoph Quelle, head of BlackBerry’s Secusmart unit, said Sunday.

Adidas, NBA split Shoemaker and sports gear company Adidas AG said it has decided not to renew its partnership as official outfitter of the National Basketball Association. Adidas said Monday that the partnership will end when the agreement runs out after the 2016-2017 season.

No anorexic models France’s health minister said she supports plans to criminalize the use of advertising with anorexic models in France. The measure would put France with Israel and Spain to crack down on the glorification of dangerously thin models. Socialist lawmaker Olivier Veran wants to add language to a health reform bill to make it illegal to employ models deemed to have an eating disorder. A second would make it a crime to glorify “excessive thinness.”” From Herald news services

Amazon . . 373.35 2.77 Boeing . . . 153.67 2.10 Costco . . . . 149.99 0.71 Crane . . . . . 63.88 0.60 FrontierCom . 7.36 0.08 HeritageFin 16.50 0.10 Microsoft . . 41.56 0.18 Nordstrom . 80.23 -0.13 Paccar . . . . . 62.53 0.80 Starbucks . . 94.04 0.75 WshFederal 21.85 0.17 Zumiez . . . . 38.57 1.33 Market report, A8

Market Report THE DAILY HERALD MAJOR INDEXES Dow Jones Industrials Dow Jones Transp. NYSE Composite Dow Jones Utilities Nasdaq Composite S&P 500 S&P MidCap Wilshire 5000 Russell 2000 NORTHWEST STOCKS Alaska Air Amazon Avista Ballard Power Barrett Business Services Boeing Columbia Banking Columbia Sportswear ConocoPhillips Costco Craft Brew Alliance Cray Data I/O Electro Scientific Industries Esterline Technologies Expeditors International FEI FLIR Systems Heritage Financial IDACORP Itron Key Technology Key Tronic Lattice Semiconductor Lithia Motors Inc. Louisiana-Pacific Mentor Graphics Micron Technologies Microsoft Microvision Nautilus Nike Nordstrom Northwest Natural Gas Northwest Pipe Outerwall Paccar Penford Plum Creek Pope Resources Precision Castparts RadiSys RealNetworks Rentrak Sarepta Therapeutics Seattle Genetics Starbucks TTM Technologies Timberland Bancorp US Bancorp Washington Federal Weyerhaeuser Zumiez

Symbol Close .dji 17,977.42 .djt 9,096.60 nya 8,151.97 dju 582.75 .IXIC 4,929.51 .inx 2,081.19 mid 1,508.91 W5000 22,006.56 rut 1,239.78 Symbol Close ALK 67.57 AMZN 373.35 AVA 33.14 BLDP 2.08 BBSI 42.43 BA 153.67 COLB 28.94 COLM 57.72 COP 62.40 COST 149.99 BREW 13.30 CRAY 29.21 DAIO 3.39 ESIO 6.44 ESL 111.34 EXPD 49.02 FEIC 77.31 FLIR 32.28 HFWA 16.50 IDA 61.48 ITRI 36.18 KTEC 12.78 KTCC 10.27 LSCC 6.82 LAD 94.07 LPX 15.85 MENT 24.09 MU 28.50 MSFT 41.56 MVIS 3.14 NLS 15.41 NKE 96.44 JWN 80.23 NWN 45.77 NWPX 22.61 OUTR 64.47 PCAR 62.53 PENX 18.98 PCL 42.56 POPE 63.77 PCP 207.01 RSYS 2.02 RNWK 6.61 RENT 55.68 SRPT 13.79 SGEN 39.13 SBUX 94.04 TTMI 9.04 TSBK 10.77 USB 44.97 WAFD 21.85 WY 33.68 ZUMZ 38.57

Pot From Page A7

bags of marijuana here labeled as being for medicinal use in Los Angeles. Mexico allows people to carry up to 5 grams of pot for personal use but bans sale and growing. Historically, there has been little social tolerance for pot use, with “marijuanos” stigmatized as slackers or supporters of the deadly drug trade. Mexico growers say their home-cultivation phenomenon is removed from the grisly narcowars that have wracked the country. In fact, growing and swapping among themselves, they contend, allows them to avoid supporting the cartels. “I’m not a narco, dude. I just like to smoke,” said Daniel, a 32-year-old living in the bohemian Roma neighborhood. He spoke on condition that his last name not be used because, he said, his home-grow operation is “super-illegal” despite being for personal use only. Mexican law provides

Change 228.11 151.47 15.73 9.83 57.75 27.79 17.79 259.79 7.64 Change 0.91 2.77 0.21 -0.05 -1.06 2.10 0.09 1.10 0.76 0.71 0.20 0.52 0.05 -0.05 0.92 0.98 2.00 1.08 0.10 1.33 0.51 -0.19 0.06 0.09 1.93 -0.42 0.21 -0.21 0.18 0.40 -0.36 0.63 -0.13 0.71 -0.15 -1.97 0.80 #N/A 0.48 -0.10 2.42 -0.04 -0.07 1.23 -0.32 0.81 0.75 0.12 0.07 0.68 0.17 0.62 1.33

for prison sentences of up to 25 years for people convicted of producing, trafficking or selling drugs. Home growers say they are forming cooperatives to share the costs of the indoor-gardening gear and high electric bills and swap harvests with each other, many building their club model with skills first imported by foreigners. Last year, Homero Fernandez, a 29-year-old event promoter, teamed up with about a dozen people to form a pot club, each paying about $200 to buy a hydroponic grow kit now tended to by one of the members. Today, the club has about 50 to 60 plants that produce enough sativa buds to satisfy the members, some of them heavy smokers, who are able to purchase an ounce of high-end pot for between $95 and $130, less than half of what they’d pay a dealer. The end result is pot with around 15 to 20 percent THC, the highgenerating component of marijuana, compared to 3 to 8 percent in the Mexican “brick weed” more commonly sold here and north of the border. Some people are also producing

Singletary From Page A7

College Access & Success, a nonprofit whose mission is to make college education more available and more affordable. “Even for colleges that do report voluntarily, the debt figures in this report may understate actual borrowing because they do not include transfer students or any private loans the college was unaware of,” the organization said in releasing figures on student debt for the class of 2013.

To me, what’s at the heart of the student debt crisis — and I see it as just that — is reducing the need to borrow in the first place. When Obama introduced the bill of rights, which, among other things, directs federal agencies to enhance consumer protections for borrowers, he said “graduates who go into lower-paying fields like social work or teaching, they’re not going to pay the price for following their dreams because they’re going to have even better

52-week high 18,288.63 9,310.22 8,176.23 657.17 5,008.57 2,119.59 1,519.87 22,369.06 1,243.33 52-week high 71.40 389.37 38.34 6.24 64.53 158.83 30.36 57.95 87.09 156.85 17.89 42.09 3.83 10.32 122.51 49.24 106.91 37.42 18.09 70.48 43.67 14.70 11.50 9.19 97.20 17.76 25.43 36.59 50.04 3.44 16.20 99.76 81.78 52.57 41.43 77.94 71.15 19.09 45.45 71.00 275.09 4.07 8.38 87.40 40.00 55.46 94.83 9.13 11.58 46.10 24.53 37.04 41.81

WWW.HERALDNET.COM 52-week low 15,855.12 7,346.24 6,414.09 511.61 3,991.64 1,814.36 1,269.45 19,298.59 1,040.47 52-week low 40.69 284.00 29.37 1.41 18.25 116.32 23.59 34.25 60.57 110.36 10.07 24.23 2.16 5.96 98.70 38.14 72.74 28.32 15.19 51.70 33.35 11.50 7.50 5.87 63.05 12.46 18.25 21.02 37.51 1.49 7.94 70.60 59.97 41.81 20.50 51.17 55.34 10.71 38.70 59.00 186.17 1.79 6.00 43.62 11.33 30.05 67.93 5.59 9.02 38.10 19.52 27.48 23.50

concentrates with 60 to 99.6 percent THC, the strongest of which are too powerful to be smoked in a pipe or joint. “It comes out much cheaper than paying for even regular pot ... and the quality is much higher,” said Fernandez. “What gets produced is exclusively for us. Nothing more, and it doesn’t get sold outside” the club. The market for gourmet weed is still minuscule next to the multibilliondollar marijuana export trade dominated by the cartels. According to DEA statistics, seizures along the border last year accounted for more than 2.2 million pounds of pot. The hydroponic shops don’t sell seeds or pot and thus stay on the right side of the law. Like others, Daniel ordered seeds online from a company in Spain. Just as seeds increasingly are crossing borders, Fernandez said, wider acceptance abroad is reshaping attitudes in Mexico. “The United States, with this boom of regularization and this boom of legal marijuana, all that arrives here and has an impact on cannabis culture.”

options in terms of how they repay their loans.” Right there. That’s the problem. Families need more options that don’t involve loans. I agree with Lauren Asher, the institute’s president, who said that graduating with heavy debt should not be a foregone conclusion. Still, there is a lot of glass-half-full substance to the borrower’s bill of rights. The most helpful and concrete plan is the establishment of a new system that will give people a central place to go to file complaints against lenders, loan servicers and

TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

STOCK MARKET SUMMARY

U.S. stocks are closing higher after three straight weeks of losses. Health care and utilities stocks had the biggest gains. On Monday, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 228.11 points, or 1.3 percent, to 17,977.42. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained 1.4 percent, to 2,081.19. Associated Press

MOST ACTIVE Bank of America (BAC) Ford Motor (F) General Electric (GE) Nokia ADS (NOK) Petroleo Brasileiro ADS (PBR) Alcoa (AA) Avon Products (AVP) Pfizer (PFE) Boston Scientific (BSX)

Volume 62,202,983 37,224,568 33,829,551 33,321,883 31,441,850 29,692,585 29,617,410 28,522,498 20,706,757

GAINERS Martha Stewart Omnimedia Foresight Energy Partners LP ( Patriot National (PN) Edwards Lifesciences (EW) On Deck Capital (ONDK)

Chg 14.39 12.03 11.86 9.82 8.19

LOSERS New Source Energy Partners Seventy Seven Energy (SSE) Natural Resource Partners (NRP) BLYTH (BTH) Atlas Energy Group (ATLS)

Chg -22.46 -15.57 -11.97 -11.07 -10.50

TOP MUTUAL FUNDS Symbol Vanguard 500 Index VFIAX Vanguard TSM Index Investor VTSMX Vanguard TSM Index Admiral VTSAX Vanguard Dividend Growth VDIGX Vanguard Institutional Index VINIX Davenport Equity Opportunities DEOPX PIMCO Total Return PTTRX Vanguard TSM Index Inst. Shares VITSX Vanguard Inst. Plus Shares VIIIX Fidelity Contrafund FCNTX Growth Fund of America AGTHX Income Fund of America AMECX American Capital Inc. Builder CAIBX Dodge & Cox Intl Stock DODFX Vanguard Wellington Admiral VWENX Homestead Small-Company HSCSX Dodge & Cox Stock Fund DODGX American Funds Investment AIVSX Am. Cap. World Growth/Income CWGIX Baron Partners Fund BPTRX Franklin Income FKINX Vanguard Target 2025 VTTVX

Coke

Heraldnet.com/financials

■ Form your own portfolio ■ Stock updates throughout the day ■ The latest news on your favorite companies

CURRENCIES Euro Australian dollar British pound Canadian dollar Chinese yuan Japanese yen Mexican peso New Zealand dollar Philippine peso Russian rouble Sweden krona Swiss franc

USD $1.06 $0.76 $1.48 $0.78 $0.16 $0.01 $0.06 $0.74 $0.02 $0.02 $0.12 $0.99

buys 0.95 1.31 0.67 1.28 6.27 121.38 15.42 1.36 44.44 62.38 8.66 1.01

INTEREST RATES 30-yr jumbo 30-yr fixed 15-yr fixed 30-yr refi 15-yr refi Prime Discount Federal Funds Treasuries 3-month 5-year 10-year

Today 4.24% 3.86% 3.07% 3.93% 3.14% 3.25 0.75 0.25 last 0.03% 1.57% 2.68%

1 Month 4.25% 3.81% 2.99% 3.88% 3.08% 3.25 0.75 0.25 previous 0.02% 1.58% 2.70%

Close 43.88 2.72 1.73 1,153.20 1,107.90 15.62 2.67 138.25 514 969.25 379

Change -2.14% -0.40% -1.91% +0.07% -7.3 +0.79% +0.15% +0.14% +2.39% -0.49% -0.39%

COMMODITIES Crude oil Natural gas Unleaded gas Gold Platinum Silver Copper Coffee Wheat Soybean Corn YTD (%) 0.78 0.78 0.79 -0.39 0.18 4.20 1.30 0.81 0.19 3.33 2.46 0.16 -0.77 1.64 0.07 2.04 -1.24 -1.31 1.19 -0.19 -0.43 1.03

1 yr 13.46 12.41 12.56 11.78 13.48 15.56 4.03 12.56 13.5 10.76 10.32 7.63 6.06 2.77 9.15 8.93 9.26 10.29 5.63 3.73 1.11 7.66

5 yr 14.65 14.74 14.88 14.22 14.66 #N/A 4.88 14.89 14.69 14.90 13.39 10.78 8.65 7.82 10.86 17.65 14.24 12.60 9.39 16.95 8.85 9.74

Exp ratio 0.05 0.17 0.05 0.31 0.04 0.98 0.46 0.04 0.02 0.64 0.66 0.57 0.59 0.64 0.18 0.94 0.52 0.59 0.77 1.38 0.64 0.17

relations strategy with health experts in February focused on the theme of “Heart Health & Black History Month.” The effort yielded a radio segment and multiple online pieces. One post refers to a “refreshing beverage option such as a mini can of Coca-Cola.” Another suggests “portion-controlled versions of your favorites, like Coca-Cola mini cans, packs of almonds or preportioned desserts for a meal.” The focus on the smaller cans isn’t surprising. Sugary drinks have come under fire for fueling obesity rates and related ills, and the last time Coke’s annual U.S. soda volume increased was in 2002, according to the industry tracker Beverage Digest. More recently, the company is pushing its mini-cans as a guilt-free way to enjoy cola. The cans also fetch higher prices on a per ounce basis, so even if people are drinking less soda, Coke says it can grow sales. In a statement, CocaCola said it wants to “help

people make decisions that are right for them” and that like others in the industry, it works with health experts “to help bring context to the latest facts and science around our products and ingredients.” It said any communications by the experts it works with contain the appropriate disclosures. Most of the pieces suggesting mini-Cokes say in the bios that the author is a “consultant” for food companies, including Coca-Cola. Some add that the ideas expressed are their own. One column is marked at the bottom as a “sponsored article,” which is an ad designed to look like a regular story. It ran on more than 1,000 sites, including those of major news outlets around the country. The other posts were not marked as sponsored content, but follow a similar format. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a professional group for dietitians, says in its code of ethics that practitioners promote and endorse products “only in a manner that is not false and misleading.” A spokesman for the academy, Ryan O’Malley, said he couldn’t

say whether the posts on mini-Cokes meet those guidelines because there is a formal process for submitting and reviewing such cases. Meanwhile, a group called Dietitians for Professional Integrity has called for sharper lines to be drawn between dietitians and companies. Andy Bellatti, one of its founders, said companies court dietitians because they help validate corporate messages. The message that Coke can be a healthy snack is debatable. A mini-Coke is 7.5 ounces and has 90 calories, all of it from highfructose corn syrup. That’s compared with 140 calories in a regular 12-ounce can. The health experts who wrote the pieces mentioning Coke stand by their recommendations. Robyn Flipse, the dietitian who wrote the sponsored article for Coke, said she would suggest mini-cans of Coke even if she wasn’t being paid. Although she doesn’t drink soda herself, she said the smaller cans are a way for people who like soda to enjoy it sensibly. “I absolutely think that I provided valuable information,” she said.

collections agencies, and track the result. The new complaint portal, scheduled to be up by July 2016, will be “a borrower-centric, borrower-friendly regime,” an administration official said in an interview. It will be similar to the consumer complaint system for financial products and services established by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The bill of rights has four basic points: access to an affordable education, resources to pay for college, payment options, and quality customer service. Here’s a fifth one

I would have added to the recent presidential memorandum: Improve loan counseling. Borrowers receiving federal loans are required to get entrance and exit counseling. When I looked, some of the online entrance counseling said it would take 20 to 30 minutes to complete. Is that really enough time for young adults to fully understand the features of the loans they are taking out? I suspect many students would benefit more from in-person counseling, during which they wouldn’t have to rush through loan

terms, repayment options and default consequences. Discussions would also include applicants’ career plans and possible earnings, and the impact debt would have on their ability to balance their personal budget. Whatever counseling works best, the goal should be to make it clear to borrowers they could be stuck with debt for decades. They have a right to know and be informed throughout their college years what they will owe long before they have to pay it back.

From Page A7

Opinion A9

THE DAILY HERALD

WWW.HERALDNET.COM

Editorial Board Josh O’Connor, Publisher Jon Bauer, Editorial Page Editor Neal Pattison, Executive Editor Carol MacPherson, Editorial Writer

TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

IN OUR VIEW | Legislative progress report

Cities see reason for optimism With more than half the legislative session completed and some deadlines approaching before the scheduled April 26 end of session, now seems like a good time for a progress report from the perspective of the Snohomish County Cities. Snohomish County Cities, which brings together all 20 cities and towns in the county to work together on common interests, earlier set some priorities on legislation it wanted to see addressed this year. Its agenda includes some issues specific to the needs of municipalities but also more general concerns that most are hoping to see resolved, namely transportation and education funding. The grade there, say the group’s leaders, is incomplete but encouraging. “We’re pleased with the momentum,” said Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling, president of the cities group, noting that

the state Senate was able to move a transportation package to the House relatively quickly. The package includes $570 million in projects for Snohomish County. It’s not the full $1.08 billion that the cities and Economic Alliance Snohomish County had lobbied for, but Earling said it begins to address some necessary eastwest corridor improvements. There may be opportunities in the House to boost the package with additional county projects, Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring said, probably an easier prospect now rather than next year with an election looming. But the main concern now is that the transportation package isn’t delayed much longer. Democrats in the House are using the transportation package as leverage on Republicans to win concessions on education funding and other issues. Leverage

is a tactic used often by both parties in both houses. Republicans in the Senate used it in threatening public transit funding to prevent the governor from establishing a low-carbon fuels standard. The concern, in the eyes of the cities group, is that action on the transportation package will be put off until the session’s final days when the crush of work to be done turns a good deal into “good enough.” Or worse, no deal at all. Snohomish County Cities has concerns about funding for the state’s Public Works Trust Fund, which in the past has allowed municipalities to get loan-interest loans for pressing road maintenance work. The trust fund was emptied during the recent budget crunch and needs to be recharged and protected from future raids. Likewise, the cities group

also wants to see resolution regarding cities and counties receiving a share of the tax revenue the state receives for recreational marijuana. Mill Creek City Councilman Mike Todd, the group’s vice president, said they can accept a rule that provides revenue only to those cities allowing marijuana businesses, but they’re opposed to a plan that would offer revenue only to those with retail shops, a disadvantage to those who allow marijuana production. Both are items that could get left behind in the crunch for time. Earling noted the county’s legislative delegation has been meeting during the session, a practice that he and others believe, even if it doesn’t always produce consensus, has made a difference this year in moving issues along. It’s encouraging to hear, but there’s a lot left to do.

Boeing work in our state will dramatically accelerate. Our local legislators are proving themselves incapable of building a courthouse or a tunnel, let alone trying to run a multi-billion dollar aircraft manufacturing business.

■■EDUCATION

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ■■MENTAL COMPETENCY

Legal system works backward

Regarding the article, “Federal trial to tackle state’s competency wait lists”: I think we’re missing the real point when talking about length of waits in jail for persons undergoing competency restoration. Think about it: a person living with a mental illness or chemical dependency due to an attempt to self-medicate, commits a crime due to that illness — then once arrested and entering the law, justice and corrections systems is stabilized, medically treated for the conditions and medicated to the point that they can legally be considered competent to face the charges/stand trial under law for a crime committed when they were in effect, incompetent due to that illness — does anyone see anything morally wrong about this process?! The concept of competency restoration was a developed at an earlier time when mental illness was not understood to “be” an illness or when we were less aware that selfmedication was a way for those living with mental illness to cope with that illness, and that people living with these issues belonged in treatment, not jail or prison — this due in large part to the lack of understanding by society in general about the subject and the inadequacy of services and programs to help those living with mental illness and/or chemical dependency issues; thus, jails and prisons becoming de facto mental health/ chemical dependency alternatives. Again, does anyone see anything morally wrong about all of this?! In the future our descendants will look back at our time and consider justice concepts like competency restoration to be part of the mental health “dark ages,” akin to how we look at the time of the Inquisition, the rack, the iron maiden, finger screws, etc. Jim Bloss Monroe

■■BOEING

Bill only about building 777 here It seems The Herald is a bit forgetful. The May 4, 2014 Herald has an article headlined “Boeing got huge tax breaks, state got no job guarantees.” The article by Dan Catchpole and Jerry Cornfield states, “The tax break bill, which Machinists endorsed, passed by margins of 45-2 in the

Have your say Feel strongly about something? Share it with the community by writing a letter to the editor. You’ll need to include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) Send it to: E-mail: letters@heraldnet.com Mail: Letters section The Daily Herald P.O. Box 930 Everett, WA 98206 Have a question about letters? Call Carol MacPherson at 425-339-3472.

Senate and 75-11 in the House. Nothing in it requires Boeing to maintain any specific number of workers.” My recollection of the negotiations with Boeing were to ensure that the assembly of the 777 and the composite fiber wing would take place in Washington and not go to another location, such as South Carolina. From all that I have read it seems that Boeing has lived up to their commitment, but some legislators would like to change the agreement. No one says how many jobs would have been lost if the 777 went to South Charleston. If our political leadership tells Boeing that they will promise financial incentives to get jobs moved into Washington only to “change their minds” once those jobs are here, I believe that we will see new businesses looking elsewhere knowing that they cannot believe what they are told. Some legislators want to do all they can to make doing business in our state as difficult as they can. Should this effort to change the rules on Boeing now become reality, I predict the reduction of all

Tom Balt Snohomish

■■BOEING

Protect families with jobs bill Sunday’s Viewpoints columns presented arguments for and against linking Boeing’s tax incentives (aka tax breaks) to Boeing jobs in Washington. State Rep. June Robinson is worried that Boeing will continue to eliminate in-state jobs while Chris Knapp and Troy McClelland (representing the Economic Alliance Snohomish County) are concerned that Boeing will feel constricted while also presenting data that indicates there is nothing to worry about; Boeing is holding up its end of the bargain and “aerospace jobs” (which I think means anything related to that industry, not specifically Boeing jobs) are, in fact, increasing. So I guess I don’t understand how requiring Boeing to do what Mr. Knapp and Mr. McClelland say Boeing is already doing with regard to job security in Washington is “constricting.” What we are asking of Boeing (as taxpayers) seems straightforward and fair: enjoy the tax breaks as long as jobs at Boeing hit target levels. Boeing is vital to this economy on a macro level; but it is also vital on a personal, micro level for thousands of families. Let’s protect those families by supporting HB 2147. Dawn Sittauer Everett

Mr. Brown’s value beyond counting I read the article, with interest, “Mr. Brown is everywhere.” The article stated Mr. Brown has received national acclaim for his insight, drive and determination, due the love of kids. Spending his own money and donating hundreds of hours to his project, is inspiring and commendable. I believe most of our educators are unique in that his/her ultimate goal is to make a difference, one child at a time. Mr. Brown’s effort in sharing his knowledge with other educators, is a commitment and children is the focus. Thank you, Mr. Brown, for choosing education as your profession. Obviously you have made a difference for your students, staff, community and the nation. Thank you also for caring for our next generation. Your type of wealth cannot be bought or sold. Barb Bennett Arlington

CORRECTION An editing error deleted words from a Sunday Viewpoints commentary by Chris Knapp and Troy McClelland about Boeing’s tax breaks. Two sentences in that piece should have read: “Clearly, what is at stake here is confidence in the stability of the state’s business environment, confidence in the state’s business legislation. Economic Alliance Snohomish County works with a diverse group of industry clusters, trying to convince them that the state of Washington is a great place to live and work.”

Don’t limit free speech to fight racist speech

understand why University of Oklahoma President David Boren chose to expel two students for singing a vile, racist ditty at a fraternity event. There is nothing funny about lyrics that make light of lynching and repeat the n-word. If students did that at a university that I administered, I’d want to toss them out, too. Yet Boren was wrong to act as he did. As UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh wrote, “racist speech DEBRA J. SAUNDERS is constitutionally protected, just as is expression of other contemptible ideas; and universities may not discipline students based on their speech.” Courts have consistently ruled to that effect. A free country doesn’t want the government to educate only people with approved viewpoints. And still, Boren’s move appears to be wildly popular in academia. Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s headquarters, which quickly began proceedings to expel the University of Oklahoma chapter, issued a statement in support of Boren’s ouster of the two supposed ringleaders. Boren wrote to the two frat boys that he was expelling them because of their “leadership role in leading a racist and exclusionary chant which has created a hostile educational environment for others.” “Hostile environment,” supporters point out, refers to federal guidelines that mandate equal access to higher education. In recent years, student activists have used “hostile environment” claims to try to muzzle those whose unwelcome viewpoints might “trigger” feelings that make students feel less safe. There needs to be a high standard for “hostile environment,” Peter Bonilla of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education told me; conduct has to be severe, be persistent and prevent others from getting an education. Otherwise, one group can censor another because its ideas are offensive. Today it is racial slurs; tomorrow it could be a political position. Let there be a thorough investigation. If it finds that the frat house discriminated against African-Americans, throw the book at it. In this case, however, Boren shuttered SAE and expelled Parker Rice, 19, and Levi Pettit, 20, without so much as a hearing. First the punishment and then the trial. It is not as if the two young men wouldn’t have otherwise paid. After the video went viral, it would be hard to look African-American students in the eye. “You have no right to be free from the social consequences” of racist speech, Bonilla observed. The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma issued a statement March 10, after Boren expelled the two, which asserted, “The best antidote to hateful speech is the exercise of peaceful speech.” That was thin gruel. Why didn’t the ACLU immediately challenge Boren for expelling students for exercising their First Amendment rights? On March 12, the ACLU finally asserted that sanctions imposed on students must be “consistent with the First Amendment and not merely a punishment for vile and reprehensible speech.” Call it a baby step. Are you going to sue? I asked ACLU of Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel. No one has asked for ACLU representation, he answered.Kiesel then added that campus prayer vigils and demonstrations make clear that “the marketplace of ideas is robust enough to respond to hateful speech.” Bingo. California saw the same forces at work this month after UC Irvine’s student council voted to ban all flags in the student government’s common space. It was an obnoxious decision. Student Khaalidah Sidney, who helped to write the resolution, said the intent was to protect students “who are undocumented and to whom the flag represents a constant struggle to gain American citizenship.” Republican state Sen. Janet Nguyen is introducing a measure to allow Californians to pass a constitutional amendment to ban flag bans at state-funded colleges and universities. I see a non-problem in search of a headline. Shortly after the flag ban made UC Irvine a national laughingstock, UC Irvine student leaders vetoed the ban. It’s over already. But Nguyen warned me this could happen again — and again. So be it. If students pass a crazy flag ban, parents can dissuade their children from attending a flag-free college. Taxpayers are free to question whether state institutions provide value for precious tax dollars. Free speech shows the way. Email Debra J. Saunders at dsaunders@ sfchronicle.com.

SPECIAL SPECIAL

A10 Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

DOWN 0NO0DOWN PAYMENT

Introductory Introductory Pricing! Pricing!

NOuntilPAYMENT March 2016 until March 2016 O.A.C.

O.A.C.

INTRODUCING SPRINGCOLORS! COLORS! INTRODUCING NEW NEW SPRING Why Paint When Why Paint When You Can Insulate! You Can Insulate!

P RPERM I UI M EM U MVVI N I NYYLL

Siding Siding

• MAKE YOUR HOME NEWNEW AGAIN • MAKE YOUR HOME AGAIN • REDUCE THOSE HIGH HEATING BILLSBILLS • REDUCE THOSE HIGH HEATING • THROW AWAY THETHE PAINT BRUSH • THROW AWAY PAINT BRUSH • INCREASE YOUR HOME VALUE • INCREASE YOUR HOME VALUE

%% off

When When our design specialist our design specialist inspects your home explains inspects yourand home and explains our offers & products in detail our offers & products in detail this coupon must be presented to this coupon must be presented to receive an additional 5% off your receive an additional 5% off your purchase. purchase.

off

MaintenanceFree Free Maintenance Energy Efficient Energy Efficient

INSTANT INSTANT REBATE REBATE

900 900

$ $

OVERSTOCKED OVERSTOCKED IN SOME STYLES COLORS IN SOME STYLES && COLORS

With purchase of 1,000 Sq. Ft. siding or 6ofwindows Withofpurchase 1,000 Sq. Ft. of siding or 6 windows

Windows Windows 100% Financing O.A.C. Provided by 100% Financing O.A.C. Provided by

100% O.A.C. 100%Financing Financing O.A.C 10% 10%Discount Discount

forfor Seniors, Military, Police & Fire. O.A.C.O.A. Seniors, Military, Police & Fire.

s! ng vi a S l ia ec p S s! ng vi a S l ia Sp$ec per

Increase your home’s resale value! Increase your and home’s resale val Get greater comfort energy Get greater comfort and energy savings all year round! savings all year round!

per Recycle Now! 108 window Recycle Now! 108 window TRADE-IN SPECIAL Go Green! TRADE-IN SPECIAL

Go Green!

206.824.4959 206.824.4959 1.800.499.4959 1.800.499.4959

Twice Dealer of Distinction Twice Deal by Associated of Distinctio Materials by Associate BUILDSC027JN Materia

1362543V01

SPECIAL 1362543V01

This offer good during initial visit only. Prior sales This offer during initial only. Prior sales valid. This offer maygood be withdrawn at anyvisit time! valid. This offer may be withdrawn at any time!

www.builderservicecompany.com www.builderservicecompany.com

BUILDSC027

0 DOWN

Introductory Pricing!

NO PAYMENT until March 2016 O.A.C.

INTRODUCING NEW SPRING COLORS!

Why Paint When You Can Insulate!

PREMIUM VINYL

Siding

• MAKE YOUR HOME NEW AGAIN • REDUCE THOSE HIGH HEATING BILLS • THROW AWAY THE PAINT BRUSH • INCREASE YOUR HOME VALUE

off % When our design specialist

off

Maintenance Free Energy Efficient

INSTANT REBATE

When our design specialist inspects your home and explains our offers & products in detail this coupon must be presented to receive an additional 5% off your purchase.

This offer good during initial visit only. Prior sales valid. This offer may be withdrawn at any time!

inspects your home and explains our offers and O.A.C. 100% Financing products in detail this 10% coupon must be Discount presented for Seniors, Military, Police & Fire. O.A.C. to receive an additional Increase your home’s resale value! 5% off your purchase.

900

OVERSTOCKED IN SOME STYLES & COLORS

With purchase of 1,000 Sq. Ft. of siding or 6 windows

Windows

Special Savings! per 108 window TRADE-IN SPECIAL

Get greater comfort and energy

savings yearvalid. round! This offer good during initial visit only. Prior all sales This offer may be withdrawn at any time!

Recycle Now! Go Green!

425.353.9663 1362543V01

100% Financing O.A.C. Provided by

1272831

1.800.499.4959

www.builderservicecompany.com

Twice Dealer of Distinction by Associated Materials BUILDSC027JN

Good Life SECTION B

THE DAILY HERALD

WWW.HERALDNET.COM/LIVING

What about gout? There may be a positive side to the “disease of kings.” Researchers are finding that gout may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Page B5

TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

Researchers in Snohomish getting hip to hops

Y PAUL SCHOENFELD FAMILY TALK

Do we give our kids too much say?

requently I hear parents complain: My kids are always arguing with me about something! “I don’t want chicken for dinner!” “I don’t want to go shopping!” “I don’t want to go to bed!” “PLEASE — five more minutes on my Xbox!” The list is endless. Adults reflect back on their own childhood and can’t remember expressing their own opinions so strongly. Their chorus: “We did what our parents told us to do without any backtalk!” Why are our youngsters so argumentative? I can’t remember ever telling my Mom that I didn’t want a particular meal for dinner. Even if I didn’t like what was on the menu, I happily ate it. I knew that she wasn’t going to prepare anything else. It never occurred to my brothers and I to say “No” to any request. We knew who was in charge and it wasn’t us. When I was growing up, children were seen, but rarely heard. Subsequent generations are raising their children differently. Parents value expression. We want to know what our kids think and feel. We want our children to be seen and heard. The problem? We don’t always like what they have to say. Increased affluence and wider consumer choice plays a large part in this new equation. When I was a kid, there were few fast food restaurants. It was a rare day indeed that my parents took us out to dinner. When they did, they ordered for us. We didn’t care. We were just happy to eat out. But today, fast food restaurants market their fare directly to children. Parents are “crazy busy” with work, ferrying kids to activities, helping with homework, and piles of laundry. They have less time to make home cooked meals. How frequently do you ask your kids where they want to eat? Don’t worry, if you don’t, they will be sure to tell you. There is much greater choice in the marketplace: restaurants, clothing, toys, and now, electronic devices. Children and parents are flooded with non-stop advertising. It’s hard to resist. Even young children have become sophisticated consumers. How many Moms and Dads prepare more than one main dish for dinner? Joey is a vegetarian, Sarah is gluten-free, Billy hates fish, John will only eat pizza, and Henry can’t stand broccoli. Meals at home are looking more like buffets every day. Our culture is changing too. When I was growing up, I watched TV shows like “Father Knows Best” or the “Donna Reed” show. The most rebellious television character was “Dennis the Menace.” (Now I’m really See SCHOENFELD, Page B5

ou’re tooling down bucolic South Machias Road or maybe jogging the nearby Centennial Trail. All of a sudden, you see it. A field of poles. Rows and rows of 18-foot poles. What’s up with that? Hops. As in beer. Hops — fancy name “humulus lupulus” — are the flowering cone that beer brewers covet. It puts the bitter in beer. Later this summer, things should start hopping on this pole farm east of Lake Stevens. Well, maybe. We’ll see. The hops farm is a research project of sorts. Hops are an oddity on the west side of the state but common on the east side. According to www.usahops.org, Yakima Valley is hop heaven, growing about 75 percent of the U.S.hop crop. It wasn’t always so. Back in the 1880s, hops was the major source of Kent’s economy, especially after an aphid invasion that affected hops crops in Europe. The town of Kent, which was called Titusville at the time, harvested 1 million pounds of

WHAT’S UP WITH THAT

BY ANDREA BROWN More: www.heraldnet.com/ whatsup. Ideas? abrown@heraldnet.com, 425-339-3443 hops in 1888, and was renamed for Kent County, the top hops producing region in England. But then Western Washington got its own invasion of those darn aphids in 1891, effectively ending its hops reign. Now hops are making a west side comeback on the 10-acre farm that’s sandwiched between a stretch of busy byway and the popular Centennial Trail. You can drive by and look, but don’t touch. It’s a family’s yard, not a public beer garden. Homeowner Mike Palacios leases the land to the hops grower, who asked to remain anonymous. “I was approached by someone who was looking for a place

Hops grow in Mike Palacios’ field in Snohomish.

to grow hops. He did some soil sampling and determined it would work out pretty well,” Palacios said. “Prior to entering in an agreement with this gentleman I went online to get some sense of what it’s all about. It’s pretty fascinating. It will be interesting to see how they harvest them.” He bought the place 10 years ago. “The primary reason was driven by my wife for the old farmhouse,” he said. He leased the land to hay growers in the past. “I always thought it would make sense to have something a little bit more substantial than just hay

ANDREA BROWN / THE HERALD

out there,” Palacios said. “I’m a microbrew kind of guy.” Hops gets more attention than hay, that’s for sure. “People say, What’s going on out there?’” That’s what his son Tanner, 11, gets asked by friends. “I say, ‘We’re growing hops,’ ” Tanner said. “They say, ‘What are hops?’ ” Last year the hops got a late start and grew only a few feet high. This year the grower is stringing cables through the pole tops. “It might look like a forest,” Palacios said. Who knows, maybe this region will become another Kent.

A hearty slice of Ireland

ROSE McAVOY / SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

Traditional Irish brown bread is a perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day.

Get a wee taste of the Emerald Isle with traditional brown bread

grew up in a family that strongly identifies as Irish-American. We wear shamrocks all year and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for most of the month of March. I am pretty sure my maternal grandfather, born and raised in Seattle, spent his free time imagining life as a character in “The Quiet Man.” When he talked about thatched roofs and stone walls I hung on his every word. From a very young age, I was aware that my mom spent part of the summer after her high school graduation in Ireland and there was no doubt in my mind that I would follow her example. I first arrived in Dublin days before my 12th birthday. Before leaving Seattle, a close friend of my grandparents set me up with the name and contact details of her cousin, Marilyn, who lived just south of Dublin. Marilyn turned out to be a

INSIDE: Comics, 2

ROSE McAVOY lovely woman. Originally from Seattle, she had relocated to Ireland in her youth. Now in her 40s, she was tickled to play tour guide and offer me a bit of support. She lived in County Wicklow just south of Dublin. Wicklow is a stunning area that rises from pebbled beaches, up wildflower carpeted hillsides, and into the rolling ridges that Ireland affectionately calls mountains. Spending a day with Marilyn meant seeing the countryside. She drove and chatted while I sat in the passenger seat of her tiny car with my nose to the glass as

Carolyn Hax, 2

giddy as a spaniel. One day, Marilyn planned a day trip for us beyond Wicklow down to Waterford County, where you can find Waterford City, home of the famed crystal factory. We were off to visit her friend who lived in a charming cottage perched on the south side of a rocky hill (all the hills in Ireland are rocky). If one stood along the driveway, it was possible to peer all the way out to the sea on a nice day. We visited on an absolutely stunning day and the view was sparkling. The modern cottage featured windows quite large by Irish building standards. The sunlight streamed in from all directions. Upon arrival we were immediately offered the customary steaming mugs of tea. I sipped mine while attempting to catalog every detail of the day while the two friends caught up. After the gossip was sorted we were invited to move to the kitchen

Dear Abby, 3

table which was lit by another enormous window framing the sweeping view like a fine masterpiece. I had not yet dined in a private home, at least not the home of an adult. I did not know what to expect but I was in for a real treat. Though it was Saturday our host had prepared a full roast dinner. We were served slices of tender roast beef with the most decadent crisp on the outside pillowy on the inside roasted potatoes. There must have been both hot and cold vegetables but what really made my mouth water were the thick slices of homemade dark brown bread — the quintessential accompaniment to any savory meal in Ireland. Brown bread is rich with a bit of sweetness and a dense texture. Similar to the soda bread you can find in American bakeries around See McAVOY, Page B5

Short Takes, 4

B2 Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

Don’t overthink your social life

DAILY CROSSWORD

While I’m away, readers give the advice. On groups of friends who lean on an organizer-in-chief: As a fairly extroverted person who initiates about 75 percent of my own social activities with a wide and varied circle of friends (and as someone who has made the mistake in the past of punishing those who don’t reciprocate), I’d like to encourage people not to assume people who initiate less (or not at all) aren’t invested in the relationship. The question of who gets the ball rolling on a social encounter can be a complex calculus of personalities, geography, life stages/circumstances, ingrained habits, and/or where you fall in someone’s personal orbit of relationships at that moment. Among the 50 or so people I value most, there are those who initiate about half the time, those who eagerly accept invitations but don’t tend to initiate, and those who reach out to me more often than I reach out to them. There are also a few who are flaky, far away, or simply so busy that we don’t stay in close touch, but I still enjoy them on the serendipitous occasions we end up connecting. All of these relationships have benefited from me learning not to interpret

CAROLYN HAX TELL ME ABOUT IT every action or inaction as a reflection on me and just meeting people where they are. For what it’s worth, I’ve found the most peaceful approach to maintaining relationships is to expect little, be grateful for all that you receive from others, and calibrate your own generosity of time and effort to a level that feels right regardless of what other people are doing. — Initiator As one of those friends who never initiates but eagerly accepts, I will speak for all of us: We don’t know what we would do without the initiators. Your leadership in friendship is much appreciated and does not go unnoticed. — P. On excessive gifts from large birthday parties: When my two children began to have birthday parties, I had

SUPER QUIZ Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. 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: FIRST ALPHABETICALLY Which is first alphabetically? (e.g., Letters of the Greek alphabet. Answer: Alpha.) FRESHMAN LEVEL 1. The Great Lakes. 2. Planets of the solar system. 3. Signs of the Zodiac. GRADUATE LEVEL 4. The Seven Dwarfs. 5. Books of the Bible. 6. Countries. PH.D. LEVEL 7. The seas in the Medi-

CLASSIC PEANUTS

Washington Post Writers Group

BIRTHDAYS terranean Sea. 8. State capitals of the U.S. 9. World capital cities. ANSWERS: 1. Erie. 2. Earth. 3. Aquarius. 4. Bashful. 5. Acts. 6. Afghanistan. 7. Adriatic Sea. 8. Albany. 9. Abu Dhabi. 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? North America Syndicate Inc.

Actor Gabriele Ferzetti is 90. The former national chairwoman of the NAACP, Myrlie Evers-Williams, is 82. Former NASA astronaut Ken Mattingly is 79. Rock musician Paul Kantner is 74. Singer-songwriter Jim Weatherly is 72. Singer-songwriter John Sebastian (The Lovin’ Spoonful) is 71. Former NSA Director and former CIA Director Michael Hayden is 70. Rock musician Harold Brown (War; Lowrider Band) is 69. Actor Patrick Duffy is 66. Actor Kurt Russell is 64. Actress Lesley-Anne Down is 61. Actor Mark Boone Jr. is 60. Actor Gary Sinise is 60. Actor Christian Clemenson is 57. Former basketball and baseball player Danny Ainge is 56. Actor Arye Gross is 55. Actress Vicki Lewis is 55. Actor Casey Siemaszko is 54. Writer-director Rob Sitch is 53. Actor Rob Lowe is 51. Rock singer Billy Corgan is 48. Rock musician Van Conner (Screaming Trees) is 48. Actor Mathew St. Patrick is 47. Actor Yanic Truesdale is 46. Rock musician Melissa Auf der Maur is 43. Soccer player Mia Hamm is 43. Rock musician Caroline Corr (The Corrs) is 42. Actress Amelia Heinle is 42. Actress Marisa Coughlan is 41. Rapper Swifty (D12) is 40. Actress Natalie Zea (zee) is 40. Actress Brittany Daniel is 39. Pop/rock singer/ songwriter Hozier is 25. Actress Eliza Hope Bennett is 23. Actor Flynn Morrison is 10. Thought for today: “Beagan agus a ra go maith.” (Say little, but say it well.) — Irish saying. Associated Press

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

TUNDRA

THE BRILLIANT MIND OF EDISON LEE

BABY BLUES

BUCKLES

DILBERT

WUMO

DENNIS THE MENACE

real difficulty with the idea that they would be inundated with gifts. We had a house rule: IF one of my children elected to have a party, then we would request that donations be given to the charity of the child’s choice. (We provided a list with a lot of variety.) We would choose two presents — a “regular” birthday present and a “party” present to thank our child for the generosity of having a party to donate to a good cause. Guests brought only checks made out to the charity of my child’s choice. If no party was wanted, then we would take our child to dinner and a movie with a friend. My youngest child took great pride in being thanked personally by the head of the cardiology department when he went for a routine checkup. The joy he felt in being told that his donations were truly important to research that was helping children to survive serious problems could never be matched by any number of presents. I can’t say enough about the empowering aspects of offering children the opportunity to do something important in their younger lives. — Proud Mom

CORNERED

SIX CHIX

ZIGGY

The Daily Herald

Call 2-1-1 for info about free or low-cost services Dear Abby: We are writing in response to the question you printed (Jan. 13) about where to find affordable counseling. Your suggestions were helpful, but we want to share another one: 2-1-1 is an easy-toremember telephone number that, where available, connects people to information about critical, free or low-cost health and human services in their community. 2-1-1 reaches about 270 million people (90 percent of the U.S. population), covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. It is a free, confidential resource. Similar to dialing 9-1-1 for emergencies, calling 2-1-1 helps people seeking training, employment, food pantries, shelter, assistance for aging parents, addiction prevention programs for teens, affordable housing options and support groups. It provides a one-stop service for community referrals. Abby, won’t you share this information with your readers? Everyone knows someone who needs help. 2-1-1 is there for them. — Staff Of 2-1-1, Orange County, Calif. Dear Staff: I’m pleased to pass along this important resource, which serves such a large portion of the population. Thank you for taking the time to offer it to my readers. Dear Abby: I am 28 and engaged to marry a wonderful man, “Ryan.” Before I met him, I was involved in an affair with my married boss and was deeply in love with him. (I still am.) We continued our affair even after I met Ryan, and now I think I’m pregnant. I told my boss and, naturally, he’s not happy about it. RIP HAYWIRE

THE NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 1 Flood 6 Higgledy-piggledy 10 Turns left, as a plow 14 15 16 17

DEAR ABBY I don’t know how to tell Ryan or if I even want to. I have always wanted to be a mother, and now I have the chance. But I may end up doing it alone in poor financial shape. I also won’t have a home to live in once my old-fashioned mother finds out I’ve gotten myself pregnant before marriage. Any advice? — Scared Stupid In New Jersey Dear Scared Stupid: Yes. Take a pregnancy test to determine if you really are pregnant. If it turns out that you are, then you must tell your fiance everything. Even if Ryan walks away, the baby’s father will be legally responsible for child support. It is important that you also tell your mother what’s going on. She may not be thrilled to hear the news, but I doubt she will put you and her grandchild-to-be out on the street. A generation or two ago that might have happened, but no longer. Dear Abby: I know if a girl breaks off the engagement, she’s supposed to return the ring to her exfiance. Does the situation of a wife filing for divorce fall under the same set of rules? I need a response soon. — Craig In Houston Dear Craig: No. If the rings were given with the promise of marriage and the promise was fulfilled, she is not expected to return them. Universal Uclick

Tuesday, 03.17.2015 B3

19 20 21 22 23 24 27 29 30 32 34 38

horse Like some countryand-western singing ___-Rooter Take too much of, briefly The ailing postal worker was … Have a silent role? Cries at a plaza de toros Put to good ___ “Bye!” Blacken The ailing rock star was … “The Star-Spangled Banner” opening Part of N.B.A.: Abbr. Port-au-Prince’s home Crack, as lips Concerning The ailing meteorologist was …

41 Two, for binary

43 44 46 47 52 55 56 57 58 59 62 63 64 65 66

arithmetic “___ kleine Nachtmusik” Lowly workers Nonfatty Dollar : U.S. :: ___ : Cuba The ailing golfer was … Keg part Like two U.N. secretaries general Fashion inits. Possible result of owing money British gun The ailing trash collector was … Related Capital of Qatar Movie ticket category Make ___ meet Dish with a little of this and a little of that Hunts and pecks, e.g.

U P S U R G E

F A L S I E S

A D E

T A L M E O N T O W T A O N E

T A R P

E L B A

H O O W N T C O P S E E E O A D O W L O V E E N E D A N C A W H E R I A G O G L O B

28 32

24 27

67 3-17-2015 PUZZLE BY KURT MENGEL AND JAN-MICHELE GIANETTE

2 Funny Poundstone

24 Place to see a Ferris

46 Susceptible to wheel sunburn game 25 Amazed 47 Garbage Ski resort whose 26 Where a redneck gets name is an anagram red 48 ___ Martin of 34-Across 28 Caribbean percussion 49 150 bushels an acre, One with pointy ears groups e.g. Came up 30 Center Prized mushroom 50 George who signed 31 Flag carrier of Japan the Declaration of Baseball’s Mel 32 Pants material Independence 37 bout results for 33 “The Little Red ___” Muhammad Ali, 51 Sarcastic “Oh, sure” Tuesday, March 17, 2015 western 35 Typical informally 53 Beatles record label Where umpires Daily36Bridge X Club umpire 37 Hosp. areas where 54 Blog entries “Goodbye” you might hear “Scalpel, please” Half of humanity, to 57 Former New York FRANK STEWART some feminists By mayor Giuliani Blue shade Tribune39 Content Agency Furtive sort 40 One doing three clubs. What do you “Your honor,” the District Attorney next bids intoned, “weimpressions will prove East say? 59 Checkpoint Chop ___ necessities ANSWER: Your partner suggests committed a felony. He let South make a game.” Snorkel, in “Beetle 45 Time after dusk, to a strong, distributional hand. He from notrump merely “Proceed,” said the judge, and the would not 60 run & 61 What “dis” is? Bailey”: Abbr. poets because his hand was shapely. Jump court heard evidence.

3 Popular 1980s arcade

DOWN 1 Stuck-up sort

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE O F L B R I S U P E M T S P O S Y N

A X L L O L L P E L E

BRIDGE “Your honor,” the District Attorney intoned, “we will prove East committed a felony. He let South make a game.” “Proceed,” said the judge, and the court heard evidence. “Against four spades,” the DA opened up, “West led a club, won by dummy’s ace. Declarer led a trump to his ace and a diamond to the king. East took his ace and returned a club. “South ruffed, took the queen of diamonds, led

T E A

E N D

C P R O R E V I M M E M O D W A T E R R A T O R S E G U S E A N D S M E R Y R A M I D W A D E I T H I M S W A L D O L I V E I N E X E R T S

5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 18 22

a trump to his queen and ruffed a diamond in dummy. East overruffed and led another club, but South ruffed, drew East’s last trump and ran the diamonds. He lost a heart but took 10 tricks.” “If East discards instead of overruffing dummy on the third diamond, South is stuck in dummy and goes down. The defenders can force him to ruff again, and then East has more trumps than South.” “Guilty,” the judge ruled. “But arrest South also. On a deal like this, it’s sound technique to attack the side suit promptly. South always

Trials and errors

“Against four spades,” the DA opened up, “West led a club, won by dummy’s ace. Declarer led a trump to his ace and a diamond to the king. East took his ace and returned a club. “South ruffed, took the queen of makesdiamonds, four spades by leading led a trump to his queen a diamond at Trick Two. ” and ruffed a diamond in dummy. East overruffed and led another club, but DAILY QUESTION South ruffed, drew East’s last trump Youand hold: ♠ diamonds. J 7 5 2 ♥HeQlost3 a◆heart ran the but10 took A2♣K 7 6103.tricks.” The dealer, at

your left, opens one spade. DISCARDS Your partner doubles, you “If East discards instead of jump to 2NT and he next overruffing dummy on bids the third diamond,What South do is stuck in dummy three clubs. you say? and goes down. The defenders can ANSWER: force himYour to ruffpartner again, andsugthen East more trumps than South.” gests ahas“Guilty,” strong, distributional the judge ruled. “But hand. arrest He would not South also. Onrun a dealfrom like this, it’s sound technique to attack his the side notrump merely because suit promptly. South always makes hand four wasspades shapely. Jump to at by leading a diamond Trick Two.” five clubs. Since you have undertaken anDAILY 11-trick contract, QUESTION partner You may bid♠slam Q 3has ♦ A2 J 7 5 2 if♥he hold: ♣ K 10 7hand 6 3. Thesuch dealer,as at your a promising 3, Aleft, opens one spade. Your partner K 7 2, Q 7 6, Ayou Q Jjump 8 4. to 2NT and he doubles,

to five clubs. Since you have undertaken an 11-trick contract, partner may bid slam if he has a promising hand such as 3, A K 7 2, Q 7 6, A Q J 8 4. North dealer Both sides vulnerable NORTH ♠643 ♥ K 10 9 7 6 2 ♦ KQ ♣A5 WEST ♠ 10 ♥ AJ84 ♦ J76 ♣J9842

SOUTH ♠AKQ98 ♥5 ♦ 10 9 8 5 4 3 ♣Q North 1♥ 2♥ 3♠

East Pass Pass Pass

South 1♠ 3♦ 4♠

West Pass Pass All Pass

PICKLES

POOCH CAFE MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM

STONE SOUP

MARVIN

JUMBLE

EAST ♠J752 ♥ Q3 ♦ A2 ♣ K 10 7 6 3

SUDOKU

ZITS

RED & ROVER ANSWERS TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE

Short Takes the Daily heralD

the CliCker Tuesday’s highlights on TV include: A new supernatural drama, “iZombie,” promises to bring some humor to the genre. Rose McIver stars as a young female zombie who helps solve crimes by gaining insight into victims’ deaths after eating their brains. This is probably not based on a true story. 9 p.m., The CW Elisha Cuthbert returns to TV in the sitcom “One Big Happy.” She plays a

lesbian named Lizzy who plans to have a baby with her best pal, Luke (Nick Zano). Complications arise when he falls for Prudence (Kelly Brook), a free-spirited British bombshell. 9:30 p.m., NBC On “Chicago Fire,” Herrmann agonizes over what to do with the extra “r” and “n” in his name. 10 p.m., NBC From Herald news services

Associated Press

FREE HEARING TEST

Lange quitting ‘Horror Story’

Offered as a community service by

1256450

Washington Oakes 1717 Rockefeller Ave. • Everett, WA 98201 425.339.3300 www.leisurecare.com/washingtonoakes

425.252.6463

t Cleaning C a rp e

2936 Colby Everett

Services include: Pre-spotting, de-odorizing and Grooming (up to 600 sq. ft.)

1271055

Cannot combine coupons

FREE

www.oxypowercarpetcleaning.com

360-658-4156

Cannot combine coupons

See Reviews on Angie’s List

Dries soft-residue free • No soaking carpet • Fast drying (about 1 hour) No toxic chemicals-child & pet safe • Guaranteed deep cleaning

Call Today for a FREE Denture Consultation!

Financing Available! OAC Senior Discounts! Most Insurance Welcome! Now Accepting New Patients! Affordable Implants!

Offering Full Family Dental Care

Dentures, Partials & Implant Supported Dentures, Extractions & Immediate Dentures

CROWNS • COMPOSITE • COSMETIC DENTISTRY • DENTAL IMPLANTS • VENEERS Eric Hansen, LD • Jennifer Ra, DMD • Farzad Khalili, LD 4367 Rucker Ave. • Everett

425.259.2800

nwdenture.com

Whole House Cleaning Includes: 5 Rooms and Hallway (up to 1500 sq. ft.) $ Small furniture moving only. Stairs extra

Pet Stain Removal

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 1255899

ALWAYS BUYING! FAIR PRICES PAID! NEW LOCATION NEW LOCATION NEW LOCATION

GREEN cleaning system that is Safe for your Family and Pets

Have You Been Waiting to Take Care of Your Denture or Dental Needs?

or Any Set of New Dentures Not valid with any other specials.• Expires 3/31/15

CAN-AM COINS

Kitchen Tile Floor Cleaning $99 3 Rooms Cleaned Enjoy a healthy home with our Environmentally preferred

A-Plus Hearing Aid Centers 10413 Beardslee Blvd. Bothell, WA 98011

1255873

l iv i ng b e t t e r t h an e v e r

1255839

888-462-1417

425.512.9277

Just walking into Washington Oakes feels like home.

Call for your FREE copy

Show-biz sweetheart Betty White is about to get another dose of love, this time from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The 93-year-old will be honored with this year’s lifetime achievement award next month at the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Associated Press

1319 Hewitt Ave. Everett

You’re over 62? So what!? Nothing’s stopping you now. Over the hill? Not even close.

Free 32-page Consumer’s Guide compares 25 major brands.

Betty White to get lifetime award

GET STARTED TODAY 1 on 1 and $ 00

Retire like you mean it.

CONSIDERING HEARING AIDS?

Any Dental Treatment

Hawke and Asa Butterfield. Court documents say the altercation at Tao Nightclub in Park City occurred when Hirsch, looking drunk, approached Bernfeld and asked why she looked “so tough.” He also told Bernfeld was a “rich kid who should not be at Sundance,” the documents say. Investigators say Hirsch grabbed Bernfeld, and she pushed him away. He left and sat with friends before returning and grabbing the woman from behind, the documents say. Authorities say Hirsch put the woman in a chokehold and pulled her across a table before landing on top of her on the floor. Bernfeld told authorities she saw things going dark and might have blacked out momentarily. Hirsch told police at the time that he didn’t know Bernfeld but was having an argument with her.

Jessica Lange is passing up a “Hotel” stay. The Emmy-winning star of the first four seasons of “American Horror Story” announced Sunday she would not be returning for the fifth in the FX anthology series, which will be subtitled “Hotel.” Committing to each season “is a huge investment,” Lange said on the arrivals line of the PaleyFest tribute to the fourth “Horror Story” entry, “Freak Show.” Continued Lange, “I’ve done four great characters. It’s enough.” The “Hotel” cast will include Lady Gaga, who announced her participation in late February. Actors Matt Bomer (“The Normal Heart”) and Cheyenne Jackson (“Glee”) will also join the “Hotel” cast. “American Horror Story: Hotel” is set to premiere in October.

Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation & More!

* New and used - durable medical and mobility equipment. * Support and resources for those with Multiple Sclerosis. * We are a non-profit organization that accepts monetary donations as well as equipment

425 I 903 I 4256

With Complete Exam & X-Rays

Efforts to reach Bernfeld and her employer were unsuccessful. Insurge Pictures distributed the Ben Stiller-produced Web comedy “Burning Love,” which also was on E! cable network. Hirsch lawyer Robert Offer has said the actor was drinking alcohol and doesn’t remember what happened that night. Offer also said last month that Hirsch checked into rehab within days of the incident. Offer was not immediately available for comment Monday. Hirsch is best known for his “Into the Wild” role. He also appeared in Universal’s Navy SEAL drama “Lone Survivor,” Peter Berg’s account of a disastrous 2005 military operation in Afghanistan. Hirsch was at Sundance for the premiere of the drama “Ten Thousand Saints,” in which he appears alongside Ethan

Group Session

WWW.MICHAELSHEARINGCENTER.COM

OFF

AssociAted Press

Tue - Sat 10 am to 3 pm

3202 Colby Ave,Ste A • Everett, WA 98201

100

....

actor emile hirsch appears in court Monday in Park City, utah. he’s charged with assault stemming from a fracas involving a movie studio executive at a nightclub in Park City.

1256350

1256433

Alleged assault on studio exec lands Emile Hirsch in court

425-712-1807

We have hearing solutions for every need and budget

tuesDay, 03.17.2015

TelevisiOn

• Hearing Aids: All makes • Repairs: All makes • Ear Molds • Ear plugs • Batteries

3224 Colby Avenue, Suite B Everett, WA 98201

PeOPle

PARK CITY, Utah — Actor Emile Hirsch made his first court appearance Monday on allegations that he put a studio executive in a chokehold and dragged her across a nightclub table while in Utah for the Sundance Film Festival. The “Into the Wild” star declined to comment Monday outside court in Park City. His attorney Neil Kaplan said Hirsch is receiving counseling after going to rehab. The actor from Encino, California, is charged with felony assault, which is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. He also faces a misdemeanor count of intoxication. Hirsch, who turned 30 on Friday, was cleanshaven and wore a tight-fitting black suit with a white shirt and black tie. He stared straight ahead as he walked through a small gaggle of reporters, photographers and onlookers at the courthouse. He was flanked by two attorneys and a friend. After his brief appearance before state Judge Kara Petitt, Hirsch was instructed to walk next door to the sheriff’s office to get his mug shot taken. He isn’t required to be at the next hearing, set for April 13. The woman he’s accused of assaulting on Jan. 25 is Daniele Bernfeld, an executive for the Paramount Pictures subsidiary Insurge Pictures.

In 1950, scientists at the University of California at Berkeley announced they had created a new radioactive element, “californium.” In 1959, the Dalai Lama fled Tibet for India in the wake of a failed uprising by Tibetans against Chinese rule. In 1969, Golda Meir became prime minister of Israel. In 1970, the United States cast its first veto in the U.N. Security Council. (The U.S. killed a resolution that would have condemned Britain for failure to use force to overthrow the white-ruled government of Rhodesia.) In 1988, Avianca Flight 410, a Boeing 727, crashed after takeoff into a mountain in Colombia, killing all 143 people on board. In 2007, Big Star singerguitarist Alex Chilton, 59, died in New Orleans.

Michel, Adriana and Corduroy Choquette

www.heraldnet.com

Associated Press

toDay in history Today is Tuesday, March 17, the 76th day of 2015. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St. Patrick’s Day. Today’s highlight: On March 17, 1762, New York held its first St. Patrick’s Day parade. On this date: In 1776, British forces evacuated Boston during the Revolutionary War. In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt first likened crusading journalists to a man with “the muckrake in his hand” in a speech to the Gridiron Club in Washington. In 1912, the Camp Fire Girls organization was incorporated in Washington, D.C., two years to the day after it was founded in Thetford, Vermont. (The group is now known as Camp Fire USA.) In 1943, the Taoiseach of Ireland, Eamon de Valera, delivered a radio speech about “The Ireland That We Dreamed Of.”

169

Upholstery Cleaning

Sofa $75 • Love Seat $65 Recliner or Chair $50 • Minimum Charges apply Cannot combine coupons• Loose back cushions extra

1255868

The Daily Herald Tuesday, 03.17.2015

Goutâ€™s good side: Condition may provide McAvoy protection against Alzheimerâ€™s disease From Page B1

By Lenny Bernstein The Washington Post

Gout is a miserable and common form of inflammatory arthritis that afflicts about 8.5 million people in the United States with sudden, severe pain in knee and toe joints. Its nickname, the disease of kings, stems from an old belief that only those who could afford a rich diet would contract gout, but now itâ€™s on the rise among the masses, too. But new research has found a positive aspect to gout: It may help protect against Alzheimerâ€™s disease. Writing in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases last week, researchers said

they had found 24 percent lower risk of Alzheimerâ€™s disease among the people who had gout in a very large population from the United Kingdom, once they controlled for other factors, such as age, gender and weight. The scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University Medical Center looked at 59,224 people with gout and 238,805 similar people without the condition. Drawn from 10.2 million patients in the United Kingdomâ€™s Health Improvement Network, they had an average age of 65; 71 percent were men. Gout is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood (though not

everyone with high levels will get gout), and diet is indeed suspected as the cause of that. Uric acid can cause kidney stones and lead to cardiovascular problems, but there has been previous evidence that it slowed the progression of Parkinsonâ€™s disease and provided protection against other neurodegenerative conditions. Why would that be? Uric acid has strong anti-oxidative properties, according to the study. It may be scavenging free radicals, atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons that combine easily with other molecules, and helping to repair damage to cells and DNA that free radicals cause. Of course, finding this

association is not the same as being able to say uric acid protects against Alzheimerâ€™s disease; that day is many years and multiple studies away, said Hyon Choi, a professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and leader of the new research. â€œIf this happens to be true,â€? he said, â€œthen we are talking about potentially major implications. But, again, â€˜it isâ€™ still speculative at this point.â€? So that makes it obvious that, at this point, you shouldnâ€™t be taking uric acid either, though some tests of a drug similar to it, inosine, on Parkinsonâ€™s patients have shown that itâ€™s safe. Whether itâ€™s effective remains to be seen.

Schoenfeld: Draw lines in the sand From Page B1

dating myself!) But my kids watched Will Smith in the â€œFresh Prince of Bel-Air.â€? Running for six years in the early 90s, Smith fought with his aunt and uncle about everything. My kids loved that show. In movies today, kids have starring roles as spies, action heroes, wizards and villains. No wonder they feel empowered. So whatâ€™s the problem with all of this newfound expression? It makes many children anxious to have

so much power. Children need their parents to be in charge in order to feel safe and secure. What can parents do? Remember, youâ€™re the boss. There is a time to give children limited choices, but donâ€™t open up the gate too far. Young children can handle things like â€œDo you want to pick up your toys now or in 5 minutes?â€? â€œDo you want to wear the blue pajama top or the red one?â€? But donâ€™t be too open-ended. It will make your kids nervous. And NO should always be NO, even

if your youngster pitches a fit. Responsibility and freedom go hand in hand. Kids need age appropriate responsibilities to pair with their freedom of expression. Little kids can set the table. Older kids can put the dishes away. Making your bed every day is not child abuse. Putting your toys away before bed is not a violation of their human rights. Draw some lines in the sand. Decide what limits and expectations are important to you,

then be clear that these lines are not open for discussion. Listening and learning from your childrenâ€™s experience is a worthwhile occupation. But that doesnâ€™t mean that everything is up for negotiation. Dr. Paul Schoenfeld is Director of The Everett Clinicâ€™s Center for Behavioral Health and has been a clinical psychologist for more than 30 years. Read more of his blog at the Family Talk Blog at www.everettclinic. com/family-talk-blog.

St. Patrickâ€™s Day, brown bread is made with no yeast. In theory you could use slices of brown bread to make a sandwich but I have not seen it done. What you really want to do is take a thick slice of warm â€” it must be warm â€” brown bread and smear it with a bit of real Irish butter. After my introduction to homemade brown bread, I looked forward to future opportunities to repeat the experience. It didnâ€™t occur to me that I could find a recipe to make the bread myself until just a few years ago. Fortunately the Internet came to my rescue and I was able to find a recipe published in the Avoca Cafe Cookbook the cafe partner to one of my favorite places to shop (and eat) in Dublin.

Traditional Irish brown bread 11â „2 cups all purpose flour 21â „2 cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons wheat bran 2 tablespoons flax meal 2 heaping teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 11â „2 teaspoons molasses 2 to 21â „2 cups low fat buttermilk It doesnâ€™t get more authentically Irish than a slice of brown bread. This traditional Irish brown bread recipes was lightly adapted from the Avoca Cafe

Please Call For Monthly Specials! To advertise, please call 425.339.3074 Mon-Fri - 8AM-5PM | 24/7 www.Heraldnet.com/Jobs

Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Fire Commissioners seeks a talented, expâ€™d professional for the temporary position of Executive Assistant. Prior Executive Assistant experience and experience in a public safety, county or municipal employer preferred. Salary depends on experience & qualifications. Please see the job posting information at www.firedistrict1.org. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cashier, Stocker, & Unloading Crew Looking for experienced, customer service orientated employees that are hard working, possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to (on occasion) Lift up to 50-100 lbs. Cashier Experience, Produce, & Freight handling. Experience a +++. Call 425-259-4702 Between 9am and 5pm. GENERAL WORKER Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for an entry level Gene r a l Wo r k e r i n t h e pressroom at our Everett, WA printing plant. Po s i t i o n i s F T ( 3 0 hours or more a week.) We offer paid holidays, sick and vacation leave; and health insurance. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Must be reliable and able to lift 50 lbs. Email us your resume to: hreast@sound publishing.com ATTN: HR/GWP or to apply in person, visit us at 11323 Commando Rd., Suite 1 in Everett. Sound Publishing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly suppor ts diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

Housekeeper/Yard work Wanted Every Other Friday, Sultan area, Call Alice at 360-793-0029 PT Housekeeper, exp w/ cleaning multiple units. $10+ increase w/exp. Apply in person, Harbour Pointe Retirement 10200 Harbour Place, Mukilteo or call 425-493-8555

Severe Allergies? Earn $185 Donate Plasma plasmalab.com 425-258-3653 Truck Driver Immediate opening, hauling milk, home daily, class A CDL, endorsement for tankers and doubles. Must be over 23, 2 yrs exp. Benefits, fax resume w/ DMV report, 360-629-6518 or mail to P.O. Box 725 Stanwood, WA 98292

A local trucking co. has positions avail for hot oil (hazmat) delivery, bulk p ow d e r d e l i ve r y, a n d wood chip/sawdust delivery. Shops, terminals located in Everett, Mar ysville, Darrington, M o u n t Ve r n o n , C e n tralia, Pasco, and Spokane. Work where you live so you can sleep at home. We teach you to use our equipment. Call for an application 425-259-5118 fax 425-252-4604, email collette@washtruck.com Call Mike for a night job hauling chips 425-3615238. Call Ed, John or DJ about hot oil into B.C. and local Bulk powder 425-258-5118

REPORTER - The award-winning newspaper Whidbey News-Times is seeking an energetic, detailed-oriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign preferred. Applicants must be able to w o r k i n a t e a m - o r i e n t e d , d e a d l i n e - d r i ve n environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Whidbey Island, WA. This is a full-time position that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE . No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARWNT, Sound Publishing, Inc., 11323 Commando Rd W, Everett, WA 98204 SPORTS CLERK The Daily Herald, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc., is seeking a sports enthusiast with a thorough knowledge of various sports to work as a Sports Clerk. This is a part-time position, approximately 24 hrs/wk, working evenings/weekends. Schedule may vary. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Âˇ Collect game information from coaches over the phone. Âˇ Write accurate roundup items that may vary from 1 to 10 inches in length. Âˇ Format agate page. Âˇ Proofread page.

$ 1 8 h r Pe r s o n a l C a r e Assistants needed to help disabled woman get r e a d y fo r w o r k a s a teacher, 1 or 2 morning shifts/week, 3:30am8am, good part-time opportunity; Valid DL req, NS only Other shifts avail @ $14/hr. 425-879-8807 Caregiver Needed for Adult Family Home 425.259.0579 or 425.339.0174

Delta Rehab is now accepting applications for NAC Training that will start on 4/6/15 and run from 5:00 PM- 10:00 PM. If interested, please apply in person and ask fo r t h e N AC Tr a i n i n g application packet. 1705 Terrace Ave., Snohomish, WA 98290. 360-568-2168

CUSTOMER SERVICE - Customer Service/Office Support person needed at our Paine Field office in Everett, WA. Effective telephone, customer ser vice, computer, math, organizational and communication skills required. Word and Excel experience a must. Must be a good listener and be able handle difficult customers. Opportunity for advancement. This full-time position includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life, 401k and paid holidays, vacation and sick days. EOE. Visit us on the web at www.soundpublishing.com. Please send resume and letter of interest to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to HR/CSOS, Sound Publishing, Inc., 11323 Commando Rd. W, Main Unit, Everett, WA 98204

Multi-Media Advertising Consultant Marysville, WA Do you have a proven track record of success in sales and enjoy managing your own territory? Are you competitive and thrive in an energetic environment? Do you desire to work for a company that offers uncapped earning opportunities? Are you interested in a fast paced, creative atmosphere where you can use your sales expertise to provide consultative print and digital solutions? If you answered MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: YES then you need to join the largest community Âˇ Knowledge of a wide variety of professional, colnews organization in Washington. The Marysville lege and prep sports. Globe and Arlington Times, divisions of Sound PubÂˇ Ability to take information accurately over the lishing, Inc. are looking for self-motivated, resultsphone. driven people interested in a multi-media sales caÂˇ Strong spelling, grammar and proofreading skills. reer. This position will be responsible for print and Âˇ Detail-oriented. digital advertising sales. Âˇ Ability to work nights and weekends. The successful candidate will be engaging and goal Âˇ Ability to work independently and in a team strucoriented, with good organizational skills and will ture. Âˇ Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure. have the ability to grow and maintain strong business relationships through consultative sales and Âˇ Competency in MS Word and InDesign. excellent customer service. Every day will be a new adventure! You can be an integral part of these To apply, email resume w/cover letter to: communities while helping local business partners hreast@soundpublishing.com succeed in their in print or online branding, marketPlease note: ing and advertising strategies. Whether their marATTN: PTSportsClerk in the subject line. keting footprints are in Marysville, Arlington, SnoSound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer homish County or Western Washington - you have (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the work- the opportunity to help them with their success. place. Check out our website to find out more Professional sales experience necessary; media experience is a definite asset but not mandatory. If about us! you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-acwww.soundpublishing.com tive part in helping your clients achieve business success, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@soundpublishing.com ATTN: MMSCMAR. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

Brown Bread recipe Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Coat an 8-by-5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. Dust the inside of the pan with additional flax meal or bran. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the molasses and stir in enough milk to give the batter a â€œmoist but not sloppyâ€? texture. Start with 2 cups and add more if needed. Turn the batter into the prepared pan and shake to level. Sprinkle a bit of bran on the top to make it pretty. The loaf bakes in three stages: Begin by baking until the loaf has risen â€” somewhere between 6 to 20 minutes. When the loaf is nice and round, reduce the heat to 325 and continue to bake for another hour. At this point remove the bread from the oven. Carefully loosen the bread from its pan and ease it out. Tap on the bottom of the loaf, if it sounds hollow, it is done. If your tap thuds, place the loaf back in the oven just on the rack without its pan. Continue baking until it passes the â€œhollow test,â€? could be as many as 30 additional minutes. Cool the loaf completely before using a sharp serrated knife to cut the loaf into 12 even slices. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 1 hour, 36 minutes. Nutrition (1 slice): 171 calories; 1.5g fat; 34g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 7g protein. Weight Watchers Points Plus: 4. Rose McAvoy blogs at Light for Life at www. heraldnet.com/lightforlife and also at halfhersize. com. Email her at rose@ halfhersize.com or find her on Twitter at www.twitter. com/halfhersize.

SPECIAL OFFER! Open House Feature Ad

Call For Details!

Only

7R DGYHUWLVH FDOO _ ZZZ +HUDOGQHW FRP &ODVVLĂ€ HGV

NOW HIRING F/T Dietary Aide Nights, benefits avail. If interested, please apply in person at: Delta Rehab, 1705 Terrace Ave., Snohomish, WA 98290 360-568-2168 Part-time Admissions A s s i s t a n t fo r bu s y long term care facility. Must have background and experience in admissions or social service. Requires demonstrated ability to interact with residents, families and community agencies. Heavy phone work. Apply in person at: Delta Reh a b. , 1 7 0 5 Te r r a c e Ave., Snohomish, WA 98290. No Phone Calls, Please.

WSU IS OFFERING 9.5AC VACANT LAND for sale in Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, WA. Located at 93 Green Valley Rd, commonly known as Oak Harbor Rodeo Grounds. Minimum bid $130,000 is requested. For additional info & bidding instructions please contact WSU Real Estate Office 509-335-4021.

LAKE CHELAN Waterfront Ultra Modern 2BD, 2BA, Sleeps 6. Fully Fr nâ€™d, vaulted ceiling, island kit, fireplace. Mstr bed suite w / s o a k i n g t u b, p r v t deck, prvt beach, docks, a n d m o o ra g e. Te n n i s c o u r t , W / D. Wa l k t o town. $6900 OBO Contract Terms 1-800-241-7800

Their Loss, Your Gain! 60 Rolling Acres Bordering Elk Reserve Close to Naches, WA $45,900 $500 Down $497 Month

Frontier 509-468-0483

frontiernorthwest.com

BANK OWNED 24â€™ MASTER-SUITE $29,950 3 Bd-2 Ba - 18â€™ liv.Rm. Modern kitchen-blt-ins. Frig. and pantry. Formal din. Rm., 12â€™X24â€™ Master Bdr m/ Pr ivate bath & walk in closet.Master at one end of home for total privacy.Fenced back yard, 2 storage sheds, Pool, clubhouse, R.V. parking. River access. Walk to major shopping & comm. transit. HRI 1-800-241-7800

Cash for Lots, Plats & Houses. Robinett & Assoc Inc. 425-252-2500 We Buy Land, Lots, Plats & Houses. Mietzner Homes. 425-212-2490 x204

GOLFERâ€™S Paradise. 1 bdrm Condo ownership in Princeville, Hawaii. $1,000 takeover. (360)652-2969

1272443

B6 Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

To advertise, call 425-339-3076

7R DGYHUWLVH FDOO _ ZZZ +HUDOGQHW FRP &ODVVLĂ€ HGV

Denby Blue Dinner Platter, $30; (425)318-0833

ALWAYS BUYING Antiques & Collectibles

High Quality Down Needlepoint pillows w/tassels, 16â€?x16â€?, excellent cond $35; (425)318-0833

Estate Items (425)776-7519 House Calls Available Call Anytime - Thanks!

Everett:

1 & 3 bd Apts,

Snohomish: 2 bd Triplex

Monroe: 4 bd Hm

The Rental Connection Inc

rentalconnectioninc.com

425-339-6200

Rock n Roll on in to Forest Park Estates 1 & 2 bds $715 - $845/mo Quiet Close to Shopping/ Bus. Walk to Prk. Pets Welcome. Forest Park Estates Family owned & operated

ANTIQUE FLOW BLUE PITCHER, good cond, $100; (425)318-0833

Affordable 1 & 2 bd Senior Apts Beautiful VIEWS of our ponds. Elevator, Social Rm, Fireplace, Pets Welcome (Income restrictions apply) Rosecreek Apts 360-474-0208 Arlington

55 & OLDER, Quiet Park near Boeing. Off Airport Road. SPACE for Mobile home/Trailer/RV with Carport

$425/mo. Call Diane

425-789-7076

1 & 2 bd apt homes. W/D, Pool, controlled Access. We Pay W/S/G. Vintage at Everett

425-259-5659

1BD or 2BD Rm avail. for rent NOW. 1BD $700 incl. all util. & 2BD negot. NS, NA. Can share organic garden space 425-268-6848 78 yr old Lady would like to be companion for a lady or gentleman in their home. Call Pat @ 425.261.9222

Diamond Plate Running Boards, $20; 31â€?x10â€? 50R15 Light Truck Tire 90% rubber, $25 425.280.0202

MINI Australian shepherd Purebred Puppyâ€™s, r a i s e d w i t h f a m i l y, smart, loving. 1st shots, wor med. Many colors. $550 & up. 360-2613354

Electric Roaster, used 2x, holds 18lb Turkey w/Buffet Server, $25. 360-658-1929 call after 9am-7pm Love Seat & Couch beige w/ floral backgrd. Exc cond. $100. 425-483-9192

EQUIP. MANUALS: Garrett 21 skidder. John Deere 350. $25 ea. Honda Car $10 ea. 425.280.0202

METAL BUNK BED Double bed on bottom and twin on top. $50 425-483-9192

90 min. Destress, Deep Tissue Massage,

$89

(reg. $125). Be Well Massage Therapy Call or book online 425-381-3866 BeWellMassage.net

Mukilteo

M.S. HELPING HANDS and Donors Closet offers

Metal Desk w/drawers Office Style exc cond, $50 360-658-1929 call between 9am-7pm

High end foldable light weight 4 wheel walker w/seat, brakes & basket, $80 206.600.0425 High End Invacare Xtra wide, manual , folding, Wheelchair w/ elevating foot rest, $100 206.600.0425

EVERETT Furnished 1 Bd. 1Ba, garage, washer/dryer on site. No pets. Wa t e r / s ewe r i n c l . , electric heat, close to bus line/shopping. $850 mo. plus deposit 6 mo. lease. 425-259-8132

Recreational Marijuana Your Best Bud Over 50 strains Must be 21 years of age. 2714 Henson Rd Mt Vernon off exit 225 360-419-9735 Cannrex.net

EVERETT WATERFRONT VIEW 1 Bd, Newly Remodeled, NS, NP, $695/mo 206-595-8139

221 inc. Premier 21+ Rec. Marijuana

Mar ysvâ€™l Room for Rent, $450/mo +sec dep & $50 bkg ck, w/d/bath Firewood Maple Green share 425.218.9949 16â€? Split $200/Cord, RN looking to share lrg 6 425.346.1769 bd hm in Snohomish. Can take elderly. No bus line near. Bk grd ck, Dep reqâ€™d 425-923-0638

Family of 3 Wanting to Rent 2 bdrm Apt or Mobile home for reasonable rate. 425.435.1832 Marysville Senior Living Live Life on Your Terms. Up-Scale 1 bd apts for adults 55 years of age or older. Windsor Square Independent Living Apts 360-653-1717 windsorliving.com

LOG TRUCK LOADS OF FIREWOOD Cords avail.

North Snohomish Countyâ€™s Premier 21+ Cannabis Shop. 100â€™s of products available! Daily specials! Knowledgeable staff, come see us today!

360-445-6222 221inc.com

18729 Fir Isl. Rd, Ste C Mt Vernon, 98273

2- 24â€? L/R Decorative Oak Wall Shelves, w/hardware $25/ea 360-658-1929 call between 9am-7pm

to sell?

425-339-3100

Getting New Furniture?

Recycle your old furniture â€“ place a classified ad. Call us today 339-3100

highsociety502.com 425-374-3772 M - Th: 10:30am - 8pm Fri - Sat: 10:30am 9pm. Sun: Noon - 7pm

ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION PAULSONâ€™S TOWING, INC 5001 208th St SW, SUITE 110 LYNNWOOD, WA 98036 425-775-1033 FRIDAY, March 20, 2015 VIEWING BEGINS AT 8AM AUCTION AT 11AM EDH621157 Published: March 17, 2015.

German Shepherd pups 1 F, 1 M, 12 wks, and ready for adoption. $500. Jack email or text. 425-422-7750

Call Classifieds today!

425-339-3100

Veggie + Fruit Prep Machine, German made, $25 360-658-1929 call between 9am-7pm

To Advertise call 425.339.3100 Lyman Powder reloading scale, model 1000xp, like new in box, $70. 425.259.0708 Peltor Hearing protectors, Electronic stereo, very good cond, $30; 425.259.0708

Rigid Pipe Cutter, 1â€?-3â€?, $35; 20 TON Screw Jack, $50; 21/2 gallon Paint Tank, w/control valve & gauge, never used, $50; 425.745.0614

Tons of Wood For Sale off of an old Fence + picket boards that are useable, $100 obo 425.512.0277

FREE: Old Tires for a sliding hill or growing potatoes! 13 w/no rims & 9 w/rims & innner tubes, Looking for good home: Gardening or other inventive uses 360.668.1109

100-gal fish tank, complete w/fish, food & two filters. $400/obo. Call or text 360-722-2086

Orchard Grass Hay, local no rain, 2nd & 3rd cuttings, sm bales, tested, $330 per ton Burl. 360-708-6529. 10a-8p.

Place your ad.

1-800-743-6067

Come Visit Everettâ€™s 1 Recreational Marijuana Store! High Society Rec. 1824 Broadway Everett, 98201

Westie pup, $1000 b r e e d e r 4 8 y, s h o t s , wormed, 1 yr replacement on inside things, pet only. (360)722-1974

NO. 15-4-00939-4 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING Estate of JOYCE MARIE COUGHLIN, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Cour t has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedentâ€™s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the c l a i m w i t h t h e fo r e g o i n g Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. T h i s b a r i s e f fe c t i ve fo r claims against both the Decedentâ€™s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: March 10, 2015 JAMES E. COUGHLIN Personal Representative c/o Paul Reni Reni & Banks 23607 Hwy. 99, Ste. 3D Edmonds, WA 98026 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 2015. EDH619864

Dayville Hay & Grain Top Quality HAY We guarantee our feed! Many Varieties and.... Delivery Available....... www.dayvillesupply.com 360-568-5077

Something

SETS OF 50-60â€™s ROCK-N-ROLL CDS $7-$10/ea set 360-658-1929 call from 9am-7pm

TV: 50â€? Crosley, nice MARYSVILLE: Room. wood frame, need truck Share kitchen/bathroom. to move. $100. $500 mo., $250 dam(425)252-3166 ext 103 age, utilities, W/D incl. (425)218-9949

English Mastiff, F, for adoption, 6yrs, apricot, s p aye d , l oya l , swe e t , good w/ cats/small dogs a n d p e o p l e bu t N OT small children. Lazy :-) doesnâ€™t need a big yard b u t m u s t b e fe n c e d . $200. (425)367-9623 AKC Shar-pei pups, lots of wrinkles, 8wks, 2 b M, 1 choc F, shots & wmd, $700/ea 360.434.1083

Lt wt Transporting Manual Folding Wheelchair w/retractable footrest, very good cond $80 206.600.0425

$250; 37â€? HDTV Panasonic LCD, flat screen, 2 0 0 8 . Wo r k s gr e a t , I bought a new one and donâ€™t need it. Call Larry now 425-670-1840.

Cocker Babies $800 & up, Terms/Trade 425-334-6100

To advertise, call 425.339.3089

SchraderhausK9.com

NUTRI BULLET Frozen Dessert maker, New, $35. 360-658-1929 call after 9am-7pm

Arlington: Rm for rent, in town, tidy & quiet, $475/mo, incl util & TV NS, NP. 425-280-1468 M A RY S V I L L E : F u r n . rm, pvt hm, incl all utils, cable, wi-fi. $475/$200 dep, ns, np. Clean/Sober house. Avail Now! 425-501-5677

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD pups. Ready to Go. We have pure East German, working lines. 1 blacksolid Male $2,000 & several solid black Females. $1,700/$2,000. Home companion, Search and Rescue, Sport & family protection, Service/ T h e r a py d o g s . We m a t c h yo u r p u p py t o your specific needs. 253-843-1123 or

KNIFE COLLECTION 12 fixed hunting blades, 12 folding & 1 sword. All brand new! $99/set 425.210.0982

Victorian Beaded lamp shades/misc new cond; furn; Disney bed +More 425.318.0833

4-Plots, side by side, Cypress Lawn Mem. Prk Rhododendron Garden, $2K/ea 360-659-5204

Poodle puppies, minis, A K C ; 3 g i r l s , 1 b oy ; cream, champion lines; p u f f s o f l o ve . R e a d y 4/22. Reser vations. $550. 425-512-8262

425-374-5634

(1 blk E of I-5. Pacific & Chestnut)

NEW Tapestry Placemats, set of 4, $18 425-318-0833

2 adj Burial lots, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Evtt; value $20K. Make an offer! 530.872.8683

BORDER COLLIE, Champion Breeding. Vonhammkennel.com, $600. 360-691-5340

Drive on Scale Metal Buyers & Auto Wreckers

Misc Decorative Mirrors Pink roses around border, 22â€? x 15â€?, $100 (425)318-0833

Nice Ceiling Fan w/light, $25 425-355-3286

New & Used Medical & Mobility Eqpmt for Anyone when resources are limited.

AKC English Lab Pups $550, $650 & $700. Chocolate & Black Lab with blocky heads. Great hunters or companions. Playful, loyal & healthy. Family raised & well socialized, OFAâ€™s lineage, first shots, de-wormed and vet checked. Parents on site. 425-4222428. A few rare mismarked Labradors

Everett Recycling

Victorian Floral Vases excellent cond, $50; (425)318-0833

425-712-1807 Edmonds

AFFORDABLE Senior Housing 55+

Golden Doodle, 11mo, neut, all shots, great w/ kids/cats & other dogs, $300. 360.651.6125

Collections, gold, silver.

425-252-1772

2Bd, 1Ba S. Everett Condo, Very Nice! Lake View, W/D, FP, xtra storage, reserved prkng, NS, walk to shopping, $975/mo. W/S/G incl. 425-879-0092 or 425-210-0627

Comic Book Collection Lots of 1st editions! Over 100 comic books, $99 425.210.0982

BUYING OLD COINS 425-252-0500

To advertise, call 425.339.3100 | Mon-Fri - 8AM-5PM

7 DAYS

4 Lines

Only

FREE FOUND ADS

*****ADOPTION:***** Successful Musician & Doting Mom, Travel, Unconditional LOVE, Close knit Family yearns for 1st baby. Expenses paid 1-800-997-1720

Mon-Fri - 8AM-5PM

THANK YOU ST. JUDE, Betty, Ohahae, Lynn

*Katherine & Mike*

Innis Arden Rummage Sale! Designer clothes, jewelr y, kids toys and more! Sat 3/21 from 9-4 & Sun 3/22 from noon4; Half price Sunday! Innis Arden Clubhouse at 1430 NW 188th Shoreline; 206-542-5558

ELECTRIC MOWER: Black & Decker, Excellent Condition, $45. 425.635.8085

Recycle your old furniture Call us today 425.339.3100

Looking for a good buy on an appliance? The Classifieds have the largest selection in Snohomish County!

1VCMJD /PUJDFT

#JET 3'2 T 3'1 T

Snohomish County PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES M/S #604 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Snohomish County Department of Planning & Development Services County Administration Building 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 604 Everett, WA 98201 Description of Proposal: Proposed ordinance amending the Snohomish County Code titled: O R D I N A N C E N O . _ _ _ _ _ R E L AT I N G T O G R O W T H MANAGEMENT; REVISING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO A R C H A E O L O G I C A L A N D H I S TO R I C R E S O U R C E S, AMENDING SCC 30.22.100, 30.22.130 AND 30.32D.200. Proposed amendments: This is a non-project proposal amending SCC 30.22.100 and 130 to add a reference note to the Urban Use Matrix requiring archaeology site repor ts pursuant to SCC 30.32D.200. This proposal also amends SCC 30.32D.200 requiring all development applications on properties designated on the Snohomish County Future Land Use Map as â€œReservation Commercialâ€? to include an archaeology site report. Lead Agency: Snohomish County Department of Planning & Development Services Threshold Determination: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) IS NOT required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review by Snohomish County of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with this agency. This information is available for public review upon request. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by March 31, 2015, to the responsible official at the address listed below. Appeals: This DNS together with the subsequent legislative action by the County Council to amend the County Code may be appealed to the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board. THIS DNS MAY BE APPEALED ONLY WHEN SUCH APPEAL IS COMBINED WITH THE APPEAL OF THE UNDERLYING ACTION PURSUANT TO SCC 30.73.100. THE APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE PUBLISHED NOTICE OF THE NOTICE OF ACTION ISSUED SUBSEQUENT TO THE FINAL DECISION BY THE COUNTY. The Notice of Action describing the final decision by the County to pursue or not pursue the proposed action will be published in the Countyâ€™s paper of record. Any appeal must be filed with the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board, at PO Box 40953 Olympia WA 98504-0953 within 60 days following publication in the paper, or as otherwise stated in the Notice of Action or provided by law. Responsible Official: Clay White Position/Title: Director, Department of Planning & Development Services Address: 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S #604 Everett, WA 98201-4046 For further information, contact Alison Bridges, Planning and Development Ser vices, (425) 388-3311 Ext. 2975 or alison.bridges@snoco.org. Please include your full name and mailing address in any email comments. Date Issued: March 13, 2015 107010 Published: March 17, 2015. EDH621156

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS North Transfer Station Rebuild Project PW#2012-003AC Bid Package #19B Cardboard Stationary Compactor Due: April 10, 2015 @ 3:00PM PS Time GC/CM: Lydig Construction, Inc., 3180 139th Avenue SE, Suite 110 Bellevue, Washington 98005 Project Information: The North Transfer Station (NTS) project site is approximately 5.8 acres. The project consists of demolition of the existing structures and construction of a new solid waste transfer and recycling building, office spaces, employee facilities, scale house control and security systems. The new facility will include odor control systems, process instrumentation and new equipment for a modern facility to collect solid waste and recycle materials. Project Address: 1350 North 34th St. Seattle, WA 98103 Owner: City of Seattle - Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Bid Package Scope: Furnish and install a Cardboard Stationary Compactor, roll-off octagon container and ancillary equipment. Engineerâ€™s Estimate: $30,000 In accordance with RCW 39.10.380, GC/CM (General Contractor/ Construction Manager) is requesting sealed bids from contractors for the above referenced scopes of work for North Transfer Station Rebuild Project. Sealed Bids will be accepted prior to but no later than the date and time listed above for each bid package, at the offices of Lydig Construction, Inc., 3180 139th Avenue SE, Suite 110, Bellevue Washington 98005. Proposals received after the time noted above will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The GC/CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities on the bids received. An optional pre-bid meeting for potential bidders to be held March 25th at 3:00PM. Meet at the offices of Lydig Construction, Inc., 3180 139th Avenue SE, Suite 110, Bellevue Washington 98005. All bidders and interested parties are strongly recommended to attend the meeting. All Bids must meet the Inclusion Plan requirements and any questions on the Inclusion Plan may be directed to Dee Riley (phone: 425-885-3314; email: driley@lydig.com). For Inclusion Plan purposes, this sub-bidding package has a 6% WMBE utilization rate. Bid documents may be examined at the following locations once the Ad is posted: Lydig Construction, Inc., 3180 139th Avenue SE, Suite 110, Bellevue Washington 98005 Lydigâ€™s On-line Plan Center - Smartbid - Link will be available through the company website under jobs available for bid section. http://www.lydig.com/subcontractors-partners/ Bid documents can be obtained from United Reprographics located at 1750 4th Ave South Seattle, WA 98134. Questions concerning ordering plans and specifications should be directed to United Reprographics at (206) 382-1177. Bidder is responsible for the cost of any reproduction. Contractor is an equal oppor tunity contractor and we encourage bids from disadvantaged, minority-owned, womenowned, and small businesses. Published: March 17, 18, 19, 20, 2015. EDH621151

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS North Transfer Station Rebuild Project PW#2012-003AC Bid Package #19A Due: April 10th, 2015 @ 3:00PM PS Time GC/CM: Lydig Construction, Inc., 3180 139th Avenue SE, Suite 110 Bellevue, Washington 98005 Project Information: The North Transfer Station (NTS) project site is approximately 5.8 acres. The project consists of demolition of the existing structures and construction of a new solid waste transfer and recycling building, office spaces, employee facilities, scale house control and security systems. The new facility will include odor control systems, process instrumentation and new equipment for a modern facility to collect solid waste and recycle materials. Project Address: 1350 North 34th St. Seattle, WA 98103 Owner: City of Seattle - Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Bid Package Scope: Salvage compactor & HPU from SRDS, select demo, transport, installation & commissioning of compactors incl. electrical and hydraulic piping Engineerâ€™s Estimate: $516,525 In accordance with RCW 39.10.380, GC/CM (General Contractor/ Construction Manager) is requesting sealed bids from contractors for the above referenced scopes of work for North Transfer Station Rebuild Project. Sealed Bids will be accepted prior to but no later than the date and time listed above for each bid package, at the offices of Lydig Construction, Inc., 3180 139th Avenue SE, Suite 110, Bellevue Washington 98005. Proposals received after the time noted above will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The GC/CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities on the bids received. An optional pre-bid meetings and job walk for potential bidders to be held March 25h at 3:00PM. Meet at the offices of Lydig Construction, Inc., 3180 139th Avenue SE, Suite 110, Bellevue Washington 98005. All bidders and interested parties are strongly recommended to attend the meeting. All Bids must meet the Inclusion Plan requirements and any questions on the Inclusion Plan may be directed to Dee Riley (phone: 425-885-3314; email: driley@lydig.com). For Inclusion Plan purposes, this sub-bidding package has a 6% WMBE utilization rate. Bid documents may be examined at the following locations once the Ad is posted: Lydig Construction, Inc., 3180 139th Avenue SE, Suite 110, Bellevue Washington 98005 Lydigâ€™s On-line Plan Center - Smartbid - Link will be available through the company website under jobs available for bid section. http://www.lydig.com/subcontractors-partners/ Bid documents can be obtained from United Reprographics located at 1750 4th Ave South Seattle, WA 98134. Questions concerning ordering plans and specifications should be directed to United Reprographics at (206) 382-1177. Bidder is responsible for the cost of any reproduction. Contractor is an equal oppor tunity contractor and we encourage bids from disadvantaged, minority-owned, womenowned, and small businesses. Published: March 17, 18, 19, 20, 2015. EDH621150

MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 INVITATION FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Office of Capital Projects, Mukilteo School District No. 6, located at District Support Services Center, 8925 Airport Road, Everett, WA 9 8 2 0 4 i n S n o h o m i s h C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , fo r t h e N E W ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT LAKE STICKNEY project. Bids will be received on Bid Form until 2:00 pm on April 7, 2015, stamped in, and held. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud following the time set for receipt of the Bid Form. A Bid Deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the Base Bid is required at the time of Bid Opening and must be in the form of a surety bond, postal money order, cashierâ€™s check, or certified check. Estimated construction cost: $ 24,600,000. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to answer questions and review the scope of work and the documents will be held at the Lake Stickney Administrative Center, 1625 Madison Way, Room 1, Everett, WA 98087, on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm. All General Contractors intending to bid the Project must attend. Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the office of the architect, DLR Group, 51 University St., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101. Free-of-charge access to project Bid Documents (Plans, Specifications, Addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on â€œPosted Projectsâ€?, â€œPublic Worksâ€?, and â€œMukilteo School Districtâ€?. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/ partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and use a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is required that Bidders â€œRegisterâ€? in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the â€œSelf-Registered Bidders Listâ€?. Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of Addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for Addenda issued on this Project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 for assistance with access or registration. The Mukilteo School District reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities. The right is reserved by the Mukilteo School District to postpone contract award for the period of thirty (30) days after the Bid Opening. No Bidder may withdraw its Bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated this 10th day of March 2015. MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON Published: March 10, 17, 2015. EDH619817

LOTS OF STUFF?

Time to sell your stuff so you can get new stuff! Bye-bye junk, hello CA$H!

SELL IT!

Call Today!

www.heraldnet.com

425-339-3100

The Daily Herald Tuesday, 03.17.2015 B7

GREAT DEAL! 2 Inch Ad 30 Days Print & Online

150

Approximately 50 words!

7R DGYHUWLVH FDOO _ 0RQ )UL 30 _ ZZZ +HUDOGQHW FRP &ODVVLĂ€ HGV NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Washington State law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction - related services include the contractorâ€™s current Department of Labor & Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division at 1-800-647-0982 or check out L & Iâ€™s internet site at www.wa.gov/Ini.

FONCECA & SONâ€™S

Free Estimates â€˘Thatching â€˘Pruning â€˘Weeding â€˘Hedge â€˘Bark â€˘Rototilling â€˘Mowing â€˘Sod & Reseed â€˘Fencing â€˘Retaining Walls â€˘Pavers â€˘Pressure Washing

Class A, B & C Training VA Approved For Nights & Weekends

B to A upgrades.

360-982-2891 Visit: skagitcitytruckschool.com

Ages K - Adult

Certified Master Teacher. Pre-K phonics elementary reading Basic Math skills Reading and Composition all grades/levels. Increase study and test taking skills. GED, SAT, language test prep skills. Contact Ruthann, 253.230.3748 or email

POTHOLE SOLUTION Repairs - Asphalt Driveways Parking Lots Patch /Potholes Drainage 425-232-5190

Lic . Bond. Ins. POTHOSL870Q6

COVER-ALL HANDYMAN All Types of *Home Repairs *Installations *Carpentry *Hauling *Cleanup *Pressure Washing *Painting *Drywall *Tile

No Job Too Small

425-244-6943 425-334-8028 bonded/insured lic# COVERAP897DH

Blackberry Removal Clean-ups Weeding Bark Dusting Pruning Mowing FREE ESTIMATES

Family Owned. 27 + Years 360-659-4727 425-346-6413 Lic/Bond/Ins

Tutoring & Personal Education

AFFORDABLE YARD WORK

G & D Landscaping

425-387-6326

#GDLANLC927MQ

A-1 Economy Gardening & Landscaping

â€˘Pruning â€˘Seeding â€˘Mowing â€˘Trimming â€˘Weeding â€˘Hauling â€˘Bark â€˘Rototilling New Sod â€˘Retaining walls Pressure Washing

Complete Yard Work

Year Long Maintenance Established in 1981

FREE ESTIMATES

Call 425-344-7394 360-651-0971

Use GreenMax Service for all your Lawn Care Needs! We are Fast & Friendly and specialize in quality lawn & garden maintenance at great prices. Mowing, Edging, Trimming, Pruning, Weeding, Flower Beds, Raking, Plant shrubs or flowers, Mulching, Gravel, Beauty Bark & New Sod Installation, old grass removal, Thatching, Aereting & Overseed, Fertilizing, Moss & Weed Control. All Season Cleanup & More! Free Estimate. No Job too big or small!

Local business services at your fingertips!! Reach thousands of new customers each day by placing a Service Directory ad!

Call Today 425.339.3100

â€˘Decks â€˘ Siding â€˘ Fences â€˘ Custom Sheds â€˘ Carports â€˘ Creative Outbuildings â€˘ Handrails â€˘ Stairs â€˘ Steps â€˘ Rebuilds & New Construction Call 425-870-4084 Lic/Bond/Ins #SIDEJB*94505

â€˘PAINTING â€˘ELECTRICAL â€˘REMODELS â€˘PLUMBING â€˘CARPENTRY Small Jobs â€œOKâ€?

Call Rod 425-773-5906 Lic.# CCPREUSPP918DL

Call NOW!

425-334-9287 425-232-0975 Senior Specials Since 1986 Lic # Foncesp141K2

Quality Construction Since 1945 General Contractor Additions Repairs Remodeling, Wood Decks, Windows & Doors. Concrete Walks & Patios, Plumbing Repair, Consulting Excellent References Landlords Welcome Call now for quality! Chuck Dudley 425-232-3587 pioneerhs@msn.com pioneerhomeservices.net Lic# PIONEHS999NM

425-870-7422

Licensed & Insured. Satisfaction Guaranteed

dualpropb3@yahoo.com

Professional House Painters Call for Bids. Now thru 5/30/15 $100 OFF Residential/Commercial Latex/Oil Applications Interior/Exterior Repaints/Restoration Wall Repair, Texture Matching, Deck and Fence Restoration

(206)853-0529

AGL PAINTING

BROTHERâ€™S Lawn Care! â€˘Mowing â€˘Edging â€˘Weeding â€˘Bark â€˘Blackberry Removal And Much More.... FREE ESTIMATES! Senior Discounts Call 425-740-4780 FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1996 Lic # 602-912-868

WHISPERING Pines Custom Landscapes, LLC For all your landscape needs

â€˘Retaining walls/paverpatios â€˘Flagstone patio/paths â€˘Yard renovations/design â€˘Sod/Planting Installations â€˘Irrigation systems/repair â€˘Water features â€˘Low voltage outdoor lighting â€˘Yard clean-ups

Licensed*Bonded*Insured

A & A PAINTING

lic#0529HMO914

R&D

15% Off Free Estimates

PIONEER HOME SERVICES

Dean Posnerâ€™s Tree Services 360-941-4991

ruthanndmt@hotmail.com

Handyman Sevice

Painting & General Contractor

Warm Weather is coming! Get ready for Spring!

LICENSED & BONDED & INSURED

SIDEJOB Bob decks2fix@gmail.com

Only

425-736-8291 425-343-7544 â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘

425-353-5417

Excellent Home Painting. Interior/Exterior Pressure Washing

Lic/Bond/Insured. WA L&I AGLPAPL87CJ

Lic # WHISPPC937KP

Free Estimates

Serving all of Snohomish & North King Counties!

1-800-972-2937

â€œFROM Small to All Give Us A Callâ€? Lic. PACWEWS955PK, Bonded, Insured Eastside: 425-273-1050 King Co: 206-326-9277 Sno Co: 425-374-3624 www.pacwestservices.net

Landscape Pruning Tree removal, Tree trimming, Hedge trimming, Chain sharpening & Misc. services

Firewood Available See us on Angieâ€™s List & Yelp!

Family owned Honest, Conscientious & Careful of your property lic#DEANPPT875CA

South County Plumbing, Inc. RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Service, Repair, Remodeling, 24 Hr Emergency Service In Business since 1970. 3 Generations of Plumbers! Ask about our coupon 425-775-7377 425-778-6092 1-800-481-7733

Low cost, High Quality Buildings. Est. 1945. Barns, Garages, Arenas, Commercial, Homes, plus new Roofs & Re-Roofs.

800-310-2136

www.spane.com Lic.# SPANEBI141JD

Need Extra Cash? Place your classified ad today!

425.339.3100

SPECIAL OFFER! 30 Days, 4 Lines + Photo

To advertise, call 425.339.3100 | Mon-Fri - 8AM-5PM | 24/7 www.Heraldnet.com/Autos

10â€™ Sportcat w/9.9 honda 4-stroke longshaft, Elec str, Cntr console w/trailer $1800 360.348.0052

2010 Acura TL Stk P1192 $22,998

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE 360-436-4620

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

Klein Honda

$1,000 Trade Assistance

OVER 400 VEHICLES

In Everett

We Want Your Vehicle! 855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

ROY ROBINSON

2009 Buick Lucerne CX Stk 15907A $11,504

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

In Everett

We Want Your Vehicle!

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

ROY ROBINSON

2008 Ford Taurus SEL, sunroof, leather, low 83K. Stk 28226TC $8,988

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

OVER 400 VEHICLES

2012 Honda Civic Stk P1133A $18,788

We Want Your Vehicle!

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

ROY ROBINSON

Klein Honda In Everett

2002 Audi A4 Stk 343084AA $5,999

$1,000 Trade Assistance

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

2002 Cadillac DeVille Stk 351403A $6,999

2015 Pioneer CD/DVD/ Navigation AVIC8000N (paid $1210) Sell $900 425.238.9809

OVER 400 VEHICLES We Want Your Vehicle!

2015 Sony HD Car Radio/CD/DVD, Mod# XAV712HD (paid $744) Sell $500 425.238.9809

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

ROY ROBINSON

1966 Chev Impala Stk 351236A $15,499

2007 Dodge Magnum Stk 351955A $10,999

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

2006 BMW 325i Nice car. VIN 6PT26467 Stk 7305A $12,949 MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

2006 Cadillac CTS Stk 350963B $11,659

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

2012 Ford Focus Stk #32109A $13,431 Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

2001 Honda Civic EX Stk 243435A $4,999 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

ROY ROBINSON

2007Chrysler 300 Stk 20275A $10,717 Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

2013 Fiat 500 Pop Stk 342910B $16,999

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

2013 Ford Fiesta SE Vin #DM159529 Stk #7515F $13,436

2006 Honda Odyssey Stk P1141A $9,888

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE 360-436-4620

2008 Honda CRV Stk P1188 $16,988

2014 Ford Mustang Vin #E1128913 Stk #7863A $21,156

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance

2009 Audi A4 Quattro Stk VL2592F $15,995 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932 MagicNissanofEverett.com

Klein Honda In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance

2005 Chev Aveo Stk U12724 $5,995 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

harmony_estates@yahoo.com

2013 Hyundai Azera Stk 3663A $23,777 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

2000 Ford Focus Stk 11078A $2,999 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

OVER 400 VEHICLES We Want Your Vehicle!

â€˜78 Lincoln Mark 5, Cartier series, beautiful all orig cond, $15,000 obo

1999 Honda Civic DX Stk 243558A $4,991 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

ROY ROBINSON

2008 Chev Aveo LS Stk V4737A $4,995 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

2005 Dodge Neon SXT Stk 12859A $4,991 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

We Want Your Vehicle!

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

MagicNissanofEverett.com

2004 BMW M3 Stk 343062A $19,599

2009 Chevy Cobalt Stk #35898JA $7,159

2007 Acura TL Nav, roof, leather, low 91K. Stk 28169PE. $16,888

Recycle your old car! Place a classified with us today!

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

425.339.3100

Getting a new car?

Looking for a car?

Recycle your old car! Place a Classified ad!

425.339.3100

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

2008 Ford Escape AWD, 1 owner, low 70K. Stk28232TD $12,988

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575 Looking for a car?

425.339.3100

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

2013 Honda Accord Super clean. VIN DA148912 Stk 8146A $22,944 MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

360-436-4620

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

2011 Honda CRV Stk P1190 $15,988

ROY ROBINSON

360-436-4620

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE 2014 Honda Civic SI 6 speed, roof, nav, only 3K miles. Stk 28179TC $21,988

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575 2013 Ford Focus SE Stk 351188B $16,999

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718 2013 Dodge Challenger 6 speed, Hemi, roof, Nav, low 16K mi. Stk 28252TJ $29,988

2010 Honda Civic StkP1156 $11,997

2006 Ford Focus Stk #32755A $5,995

MagicNissanofEverett.com

Getting a new car?

OVER 400 VEHICLES

2012 Honda Civic VIN CH301026 Stk 16820 $16,820

360-436-4620

Klein Honda

MagicNissanofEverett.com

2012 Honda Civic Stk P1182 $16,888

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718 2007 BMW X3 Stk VL0526A $14,977 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

360-436-4620

ROY ROBINSON

â€˜ 5 5 C h ev y 2 1 0 , n i c e, clean, red & white exterior & interior. New upholstery & original chrome accents throughout. Runs on a 283 c inch engine but has sat in a garage for years & needs brake work; must be towed from North Everett location. New driveline and mufflers (buyer to install). Serious inquiries only. Available for viewing mostly on weekends. $28,000/obo. Please Email: tinaprr46@gmail.com for further info

360-436-4620

2012 Honda Civic StkP1176 $14,387

Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

2001 Acura MDX Stk T351554C $9,999

In Everett

1998 ACURA CL Stk 20843A $5,000

17â€? Tires and Chrome Rims: Wheels are Ultra Whl Apex-200 & Tires are TOYO Versado Eco P215/75R17. $1800 360-399-9334

Only

2011 Honda CRV Stk P1203 $22,488

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE 360-436-4620

Getting a new car?

2002 Honda Civic Stk 805A $5,957

Recycle your old car! Place a classified with us today!

2011 Honda Element Stk155118A $18,898

425.339.3100

360-436-4620

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com Getting a new car?

425.339.3100

B8 Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

Klein Honda

ROY ROBINSON

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance OVER 400 VEHICLES 2003 Honda Accord Stk 20327A $5,305 Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

We Want Your Vehicle! 855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

2014 Mazda6 Vin #E1103749 Stk #7406B $22,669 MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SV Stk T1740 $22,777 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932 MagicNissanofEverett.com

2003 Subaru Forester Stk 20964A $9,500 Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

2006 VW Jetta GLI Turbo Stk 4505A $10,995 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932 MagicNissanofEverett.com

2001 Ford Ranger XL Stk T16158A $9,995

2002 Ford Explorer XL Stk 12804B $5,991 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

2011 Toyota RAV4 Stk #35935J $20,781 Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

2005 Honda Accord Stk 20945A $9,882 Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

2005 Lexus ES 330 Stk 4447B $11,977 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

2015 Mazda 3 VIN 70131243 Stk 8015A $17,945 MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

MagicNissanofEverett.com

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Stk B20272A $5,394 Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

2010 Lexus IS 250 VIN A5043331 Stk 8382A $24,525

2004 Toyota Matrix XR Stk 4744A. $8,995 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

Klein Honda In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance

Klein Honda In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance

We Want Your Vehicle! 855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

Klein Honda In Everett

2003 Mazda 3i Touring VIN D1776787 Stk 7992 $15,698

We Make It Easy! 855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com

2006 Hyundai Accent Auto, Air, CD. Stk 28235TC $5,988

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

2008 Mercedes Benz M Class 6.3L AMG Stk 3783A $31,777 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575 2002 Saturn SC1 Stk 20871A $3,899

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Stk 252314A $5,991 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

1999 Nissan Altima GXE Stk 12728A $2,991 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

Klein Honda In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance

360-436-4620

2003 Nissan Maxima SE Gas Saver Stk 4175B $4,777 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

In Everett

We Buy Cars Sell Direct Klein Pays Top $$$ We Handle All The Paperwork

We Make It Easy! 855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com

Looking for a car?

425.339.3100

2006 Nissan Maxima 1 owner, sunroof, leather. Stk 28233TD $8,988

2008 Toyota Prius Stk 4741A $11,977 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring Vin #E1101324 Stk #7407A $27,798 MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

Getting a new car? 425.339.3100

HOROSCOPE Happy Birthday: Use your imagination and you will come up with solutions to legal, financial or contractual problems. It’s important to take part in what’s going on around you at work or in your community. If you don’t participate, you will have no leverage to complain. Your numbers are 6, 13, 24, 26, 37, 40, 42. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Listen carefully to what’s being said. Someone will withhold information if you don’t ask direct questions. Consider what you can do to make a difference in an important relationship. �� TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t ignore your intuition when it comes to your relationships with others. Trust your own feelings, not what someone is trying to make you think. Proceed with caution, especially if demands are being put on you. �� GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Refuse to take on additional responsibilities if it will hinder reaching goals. Confusion when dealing with other people’s matters will lead to trouble. Honesty will be necessary if you want to move forward. �� CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let an argument or debate cost you valuable time that you should be spending being productive. Deal with personal matters directly so you can carry on with your work. �� LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can alter your circumstances if you are persistent and take direct action. Don’t leave anything to chance. If you take control, you can bring about significant change that will benefit you as well as others. ��

2012 Nissan Altima 2.5S Vin #CN51286 Stk #7540A $16,034 MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

2011 Toyota Tacoma Stk #335951J $12,214 Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

2013 Dodge Caravan Vin #DR654028 Stk #P3024

MagicNissanofEverett.com

In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance OVER 400 VEHICLES

We Want Your Vehicle!

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

Klein Honda In Everett

2009 Toyota Camry Stk 4366A $11,988 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

2012 Toyota Tacoma Stk #35923J $28,952 Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

Klein Honda In Everett

2012 Toyota Camry Stk #31008A $18,942 Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

2003 Jeep Wrangler Stk 20686C $15,109 Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

2003 Ford E-Series Cargo VAN E-250 Stk P20100 $5,995 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

2012 Toyota Tundra Stk #32753A $25,948

MagicNissanofEverett.com

We Buy Cars Sell Direct Klein Pays Top $$$

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

Klein Honda

1986 Custom Chev PU 350, auto, AC, lots of custom work. Serious inquiries. $7500 OBO. David 425-419-4959

$1,000 Trade Assistance

2014 Mazda CX5 Vin #E0308584 Stk #8584A $25,455 MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

2012 Toyota Prius Certified, low 12K, 1 owner, special blacked out edition. Stk 28236TC $20,988

2012 Chevy 4WD Silverado LT, 1owner, low miles. 6spd HD w/Overdr ive, exc cond, blue granite, tow pkg, OnStar system available. Too much to mention. $25,500. (425)238-4372

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

Getting a new car? 425.339.3100 Recycle your old car! Place a classified ad today. Call us!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Join a club or buy a good workout tape. If you want to be your best, it will take time, effort and dedication. Take control of your life and update your image. �� LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Deal with emotional issues quickly and you’ll avoid a stressful situation. An open attitude will bring you closer to someone you want to work or spend more time with. �� SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let someone’s last-minute changes throw you off your game. Be imaginative and work with whatever you are given. It’s your diversity and creative ideas that will be admired and rewarded. �� SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get directions, information or instructions from a reliable source. Secondhand information won’t be trustworthy and could lead to loss or embarrassment. �� CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid getting mixed up in a joint financial venture with someone who is unreliable. Consider how you can use the information you receive to advance on your own. �� AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ve got what it takes to advance and should be able to carry out your plans with confidence. Express your feelings and discuss partnership plans that can improve your personal and professional future. �� PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Caution and observation will be necessary if you want to avoid someone’s reluctance to let you move ahead. Listen to the contributions made by others, and use the information you gather to outmaneuver anyone who stands in your way. �� Univeral Uclick

2013 Toyota Corolla Stk P1169 $14,780

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE 360-436-4620

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Stk P1189 $19,988

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

ROY ROBINSON

2009 Nissan Murano Stk 20578A $18,896

Klein Honda

2005 Toyota Sienna AWD, Leather, dual sliders, auto, 68K. Stk 28118PE $14,988

In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

Klein Honda In Everett

We Buy Cars Sell Direct Klein Pays Top $$$ We Handle All The Paperwork

We Make It Easy! 855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com

We Want Your Vehicle! 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Stk TP16098 $19,969

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

1982 Ford F100, 6 cyl300 ci,180k mi, original 425.330.7666

425.339.3100

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575 2006 Chev Colorado Stk T351308AA $8,419

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

2008 Toyota FJ 4x4, low 78K, rack, tow, boards, sharp. Stk28238PD $23,988

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

In Everett

We Want Your Vehicle!

Recycle your old car! Place a Classified ad!

2005 Toyota Highlander Limited, FWD, leather, roof, power seats, 3 month, 3,000 mile vehicle ser vice agreement included. Stk 28194PD $15,488

Klein Honda

OVER 400 VEHICLES

MagicNissanofEverett.com

ROY ROBINSON

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

$1,000 Trade Assistance

2003 VW Passat GLX Stk 4039A $6,777 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

royrobinson.com 1-866-662-1718

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Stk #P3056 $27,445 1997 VW Jetta GL Stk 243000B $3,999 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

OVER 400 VEHICLES

2013 Toyota Prius II Stk #35913J $18,342

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

Looking for a car? 425.339.3100

1999 Honda Odyssey EX Stk U12459A1 $5,995 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE 360-436-4620

OVER 400 VEHICLES

2003 Nissan Xterra Stk #31833B2 $8,179

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Stk T15979A $23,989 2010 Scion xB Stk #35938J $14,231

In Everett

$1,000 Trade Assistance

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

We Want Your Vehicle!

ROY ROBINSON

Klein Honda

We Want Your Vehicle!

OVER 400 VEHICLES

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

MagicNissanofEverett.com

Recycle your old car! Place a classified with us today!

Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

MagicNissanofEverett.com

2011 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Stk 4333A $15,995 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

Klein Honda

2008 Volvo XC70 Stk 20401B $16,200

OVER 400 VEHICLES

2006 Scion tC Vin #60072683 Stk #7809A $7,988

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Stk #32850A $30,742

We Handle All The Paperwork

MagicNissanofEverett.com

2013 Hyundai Elantra Stk P1200 $14,998

2000 Chev Astro Stk T351872A $6,999

2008 Toyota Tacoma Stk P1205 $21,998

Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

2010 Mazda6 i Touring Vin #A5M19784 Stk #P2093A $12,488

Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

2005 Toyota Camry Auto, air, CD, gas saver. Stk 28249TB $8,988

We Make It Easy!

2007 Hyundai Accent GLS Stk 4811A $8,995 Magic Nissan 888-740-2932

1997 Honda Passport Stk 12622A $3,999 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

MagicNissanofEverett.com

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

2007 Mazda MX5 Miata VIN 70131243 Stk 8185A $16,588

Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

360-436-4620

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

2006 Mazda MX5 Miata SE Vin #6010171 Stk #P1991 $18,215

2001 Toyota Rav4 Stk 793A $6,947

HONDA OF MARYSVILLE

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

We Buy Cars Sell Direct Klein Pays Top $$$

2006 Mazda Miata VIN 60111892 Stk 8230B $9,987

2004 Toyota Prius Stk #35963J $10,421 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear Stk 11713D $4,999 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777

We Handle All The Paperwork

2009 GMC 2500 Stk 155064A $25,998

2009 VW CC Sport Stk 19786B $13,343

2002 Mercedes Benz C-Class Wagon Stk 12787A $5,587 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

We Want Your Vehicle!

OVER 400 VEHICLES

HYUNDAI OF EVERETT

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

ROY ROBINSON

OVER 400 VEHICLES

855-283-0990 KleinHonda.com for details

Rodland Toyota 1-888-705-0417 rodlandtoyota.com

MagicNissanofEverett.com

MAZDA OF EVERETT 1-888-871-8777 2008 Honda Civic EX Stk 19757A $10,950

2005 Ford Explorer 4WD, limited, sunroof, leather, boards. Stk 28226TC $8,988

2012 VW Passat Stk #32568B $16,212

2000 Dodge Durango Stk 20674B $7,000 Hyundai of Everett 425-258-2885 hyundaiofeverett.com

Getting a new car?

2009 Toyota RAV4 4x4, 1 owner, certified, only 40K miles. Stk 28240PE $18,488

FOOTHILLS (360)757-7575

2004 Kia Sedona LX Stk 252042A $2,999 HARRIS MITSUBISHI 877-270-6241

Getting a new car? Recycle your old car! Place a classified ad today. Call us! 425.339.3100

Looking for a car?

Recycle your old car! Place a classified with us today!

Getting a new car?

Classifieds have the largest selection in Snohomish County

425.339.3100

Recycle your old car!

Sports SECTION C

THE DAILY HERALD

WWW.HERALDNET.COM/SPORTS

Seahawks The trade with Saints for Jimmy Graham is official; safety Jeron Johnson signs with Redskins, C2

TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

Sounders extend lease at CenturyLink

COMMUNITY SPORTS

By John Boyle Herald Writer

Plaisance, a Jackson High School graduate, to take over in center field for T.C. Florentine, an allleague choice a year ago who is playing this season at Santa Clara University. Through 13 games, Plaisance is hitting .346 with one home run and 11 RBI. “He does a heck of a job,” Kelly said. “Conor has put on some weight and he’s putting a little power into some balls.” Another top returnee is third baseman Jamie Umbinetti, who played at Mariner. Umbinetti, who is batting .265 with one home run and six RBI this season, hits in the middle of the lineup, “and defensively he’s as good as they come,” Kelly said. On the mound, Jackson alum Alec Kisena, a freshman, has emerged as one of the team’s top pitchers. Through three starts, he is 2-0 with 28 strikeouts and just two walks in 19 innings pitched, and a 1.89 ERA. Coming off a four-game weekend sweep of Southwest Oregon CC, Edmonds CC is off to an 11-2 record. The brisk start that has Kelly hopeful his Tritons can contend for this season’s divisional title and perhaps another league

SEATTLE —The idea has always seemed far-fetched, but there has long been speculation and even the occasional media report that the Seattle Sounders might someday look to move into their own stadium. But the idea of a soccer-specific stadium in Seattle can now be put to rest for quite a while, because the Sounders and First & Goal Inc. announced a 10-year lease extension, meaning CenturyLink Field will be the Sounders’ home through at 2028 season, which is also the final year of the Seahawks’ current lease at the stadium. Sure, having their own facility might be appealing to the Sounders, both because they wouldn’t have to deal with scheduling issues in a shared facility, and also because the Sounders would prefer to play on natural grass. The Seahawks installed FieldTurf when the stadium opened and have no interest in replacing it with grass. But because the Sounders have been so wildly successful — they drew 43,734 fans per game last season — following the Major League Soccer business model of building a small, soccer-specific stadium would make little sense for the Sounders. And building a stadium to meet their potential growth isn’t financially feasible. “Look, every sporting franchise on the planet dreams of their own facility, and we’re not different, but the little bits we poked around over the years made us realize that, first off, from a location and amenities standpoint, CenturyLink Field is where we want to be. And secondly, building whatever size stadium we might decide — and thank goodness we didn’t build a 20,000-seat stadium in the suburbs seven years ago — just the cost of a stadium was going to be too much to overcome,” Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer said. “We didn’t want to go to the public looking for money. “And we think we can continue to grow into CenturyLink. We think if we run our business right, we can average 50,000 or 55,000 fans a game, and eventually have 67,000 fans at each game, so the idea that it somehow made sense to build another stadium that holds 50,000 that’s expandable to 65,000 just defied logic to a large degree. Don’t get me wrong, we’d love to have a grass field, but spending $500-700 million just to have a grass field just doesn’t make sense.” So while Monday’s extension of the lease agreement ensures that the Sounders won’t be seeking a new stadium anytime soon, or

See BASEBALL, Page C4

See SOUNDERS, Page C4

Edmonds Community College head coach Scott Kelly, talking to his team last week, led the Tritons to the NWAC title last year.

KEVIN CLARK / THE HERALD

Two of the best The baseball programs at Edmonds Community College and Everett Community College are usually contenders for the Northwest Athletic Conference title. By Rich Myhre Herald Writer

KEVIN CLARK / THE HERALD

Edmonds Community College sophomore third baseman Jamie Umbinetti, who played at Mariner High School, fields a ground ball during practice last week.

Last season all the pieces came together for the Edmonds Community College baseball team. Under second-year coach Scott Kelly, and with a largely veteran squad, the Tritons went 39-8 and won a regularseason division championship, a division tournament championship, and ultimately a Northwest Athletic Conference tournament title. “That team was so much fun,” said Kelly, now in his third season. “They showed up (to work) every day and their personalities were a lot of fun. ... They really dedicated themselves to winning a title and it was pretty cool to actually watch them do it.” But this is a new season and the Tritons have a lot of new faces in their quest to repeat as NWAC champions. “Winning a title brings good players in,” Kelly said of the recruiting process. “So we’re a talented team, but we’re also (mostly) an 18-year-old team.” And with the exception of a handful of veterans, he added, “it’s a whole new team.” Among the returners, Edmonds CC will rely on Conor

Mariners’ McLendon believes Seager can be better M’s third baseman ‘has the type of personality and work ethic that should take him to a MVP-type of season’ By Bob Dutton The News Tribune

PEORIA, Ariz. — There might be no player who better symbolizes the Seattle Mariners’ rising fortunes than third baseman Kyle Seager. It was just a year ago the Mariners and Seager offered the hope of promise and possibility. Now, they each face the expectation of continued improvement and eventual excellence. The Mariners, after bolstering an 87-victory roster, are a trendy postseason pick, while Seager, now a returning All-Star and Gold Glove recipient, is one of the key reasons why. “It’s an exciting time,” he said. “If you look top to bottom what this lineup can potentially do, there are a lot of dynamics to this

that are pretty exciting.” Seager, at 27, is handling success, and those heightened expectations, the way he handled last spring’s questions ... by tinkering with his swing. “I’m trying to find something that I like,” he said. “I’ve made little adjustments this whole time we’ve been here. “It’s something I’m still continuing because I don’t want to have a start like last year — where I don’t get out of the gate too hot.” Seager batted .191 a year ago in 68 spring at-bats and carried that slump into the season and saw him manage only 10 hits in 64 atbats (.156/280/.219) over his first 19 games. Then he hit two homers on April 23, including a three-run

INSIDE: Prep sports, C2/3

See SEAGER, Page C5

WHL, C2

LENNY IGNELZI / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager was selected to his first All-Star team and won a Gold Glove in the 2014 season.

NCAA women’s tourney, C5

Iditarod, C6

Weather, C6

Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

CALENDAR MARCH

WHL | Notebook

TUE WED 17 18 Oakland 1:05 p.m. ROOT

Chicago (AL) 1:05 p.m.

Next game: at Victoria 7:05 p.m., Fri., March 20

Plenty of drama in final week of regular season By Nick Patterson

Next game: Club Tijuana 7 p.m., Tue., March 24

Pepperdine 7 p.m.

Next game: vs. Miami 9 a.m., Fri., March 20 UW WOMEN

Next game: vs. N. Dakota St. 6:50 p.m., Fri., March 20

Home

Away

TELEVISION TODAY

BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m. TRUTV Hampton vs. Manhattan 4 p.m. ESPN George Washington at Pittsburgh 4 p.m. ESPN2 N.C. Central at Miami 6 p.m. ESPN Alabama at Illinois 6 p.m. ESPN2 UTEP at Murray State 6 p.m. TRUTV BYU vs. Mississippi 8 p.m. ESPN2 NIT Tournament HOCKEY 4:30 p.m. NBCS Buffalo at Boston LACROSSE 2 p.m. PAC12 N. Hampshire at Colorado (w) SOCCER 12:30 p.m. FS1 AS Monaco vs. Arsenal 8:30 p.m. NBCS English Premier League

WEDNESDAY 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 9 p.m. 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1 a.m.

BASEBALL ROOT Oakland vs. Seattle BASKETBALL TRUTV N. Fla. vs. Robert Morris ESPN2 Arizona State at UConn ESPN Orlando at Dallas ESPN2 Vanderbilt at St. Mary’s TRUTV Boise State vs. Dayton ESPN Atlanta at Golden State BOXING ROOT Cano vs. Abreu GOLF GOLF Arnold Palmer Invite GOLF Arnold Palmer Invite HOCKEY NBCS Chicago at N.Y Rangers NBCS L.A. Kings at Anaheim ROOT Portland at Spokane SOCCER FS1 Champions League FS1 Champions League FS1 Champions League

RADIO TODAY

BASEBALL 7:05 p.m. 710 Seattle vs. Chicago White Sox (delayed) BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m. 950 Hampton vs. Manhattan 6 p.m. 950 BYU vs. Mississippi

WEDNESDAY

BASEBALL 7:05 p.m. 710 Oakland vs. Seattle (delayed) BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m. 950 N. Fla. vs. Robert Morris 6 p.m. 950 Dayton vs. Boise State

PREPS TODAY

BASEBALL Non-league—Marysville Pilchuck at Woodinville, 3:45 p.m.; Mount Vernon vs. Marysville Getchell at Marysville Pilchuck H.S., Mariner vs. Everett at Everett Memorial Stadium, Jackson at Lynnwood, Kamiak at Mountlake Terrace, Shorecrest at Lakewood, all 4 p.m.; Cascade at Inglemoor, 6 p.m. BOYS GOLF Non-league—Glacier Peak vs. Archbishop Murphy at Battle Creek Golf Course, 2:15 p.m.; Cascade, Kamiak, Mariner, Mount Vernon at Eaglemont Golf Course, 3 p.m.; Shorecrest vs. King’s at Mill Creek Country Club, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Non-league—Cedar Park ChristianBothell vs. Seattle Christian at Valley Ridge Park, 3:30 p.m.; Coupeville at Sequim, 5:15 p.m.; Shorewood vs. Kennedy Catholic at Starfire Sports Complex, 6 p.m.; Monroe at Arlington, Oak Harbor at Mount Vernon, Issaquah at Glacier Peak, Lakewood at Shorecrest, Bellevue Christian at King’s, all 7 p.m.; Newport at Everett, Marysville Pilchuck at Kamiak, Inglemoor at Stanwood, Jackson at Edmonds-Woodway, Redmond vs. Mountlake Terrace at Lynnwood H.S., Sehome at Marysville Getchell, Lynnwood vs. Squalicum at Civic Stadium, Archbishop Murphy at Skyline, all 7:30 p.m. GIRLS GOLF Non-league—Kamiak vs. Redmond at Bear Creek Country Club, 2 p.m.; Glacier Peak, Oak Harbor, Snohomish at Snohomish Golf Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Non-league—Marysville Getchell at Monroe, Marysville Pilchuck at Mount Vernon, Mariner at Arlington, Cascade vs. Everett at Clark Park, Lake Stevens at Oak Harbor, Jackson at Glacier Peak, Friday Harbor at South Whidbey, Lakewood vs. Shorecrest at Kellogg M.S., Bothell at Lynnwood, all 3:30 p.m.; Meadowdale at Woodinville, 3:45 p.m. SOFTBALL Non-league—Monroe at Redmond, 3:45 p.m.; Everett at Cascade, Mount Vernon at Oak Harbor, Kamiak at Meadowdale, Shorecrest at Cedarcrest, Bellevue Christian at Cedar Park Christian-Bothell, Friday Harbor at South Whidbey, all 4 p.m.; Mariner at Edmonds-Woodway, Nathan Hale vs. Shorewood at Meridian Park, both 6 p.m.

Herald Writer

Who finishes first in the U.S. Division isn’t the only thing that’s still to be determined as the WHL enters the final week of its regular season. The battle between the Everett Silvertips and Portland Winterhawks for first place in the U.S. Division, in which the teams are virtually tied based on winning percentage, has dominated the headlines locally. However, there’s still several other races that could provide equal drama over the season’s final six days. Perhaps the most intriguing is the race for the final two playoff spots in the Western Conference, with four teams still in play. Three of those teams are in the B.C. Division, where the third guaranteed playoff berth is still up for grabs. Prince George currently holds the position with 63 points, but the Cougars are only two points ahead of Kamloops, with both teams having three games remaining. Whoever prevails will face B.C. No. 2 Victoria in the first round of the playoffs and avoid having to face B.C. Division champion Kelowna. The drama spreads into the wild-card race, too, as Tri-City and Vancouver are also part of that battle. Tri-City currently occupies the final wild-card spot, but the Americans are tied in points with Kamloops at 61 — though Tri-City has one game in hand. Vancouver still

Tips announce playoff dates The Everett Silvertips, who have clinched home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs, have announced their first two playoff dates. The Tips will open with home games on March 27 and 28 at Xfinity Arena. Tickets are already on sale. theoretically has a chance, but the Giants would need to win their two remaining games and have both Tri-City and Kamloops lose all their remaining games in regulation to force a tie. A tie for the last playoff spot would result in a one-game playoff. In the Eastern Conference, the Central Division is just as tight as the U..S. Division. Calgary is in first with 89 points, but Medicine Hat is just one point behind, and even Red Deer has an outside shot with 84 points. All three teams have three games remaining. The third guaranteed spot in the East Division is also still in play, though Swift Current is in good shape with a fourpoint lead over Moose Jaw. Both teams have three games remaining. Kelowna in the Western Conference and Brandon in the Eastern Conference have had the top seeds locked up for some time. However, both still can win the Scotty Munro

Trophy for the league’s best record. Brandon has 109 points, two more than Kelowna, and both teams have three games remaining.

Around the WHL Victoria’s Taylor Crunk has been charged by Victoria police with assault causing bodily harm. The 19-year-old forward was charged based on an incident that took place during a New Year’s Eve party. He’s scheduled for a court hearing on May 14. ... Vancouver will host the 2016 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The game, which features the top draft-eligible players from across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, will be Jan. 28. ... Calgary’s Adam Tambellini signed an entrylevel contract with the NHL’s New York Rangers. The Rangers selected the 20-year-old forward in the third round of the 2013 NHL draft. ... Edmonton’s Ashton Sautner signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks. The 20-yearold defenseman was a free agent. ... Portland’s Oliver Bjorkstrand was named the WHL Player of the Week. The 19-year-old forward had five goals and six assists as the Winterhawks went 2-1-0-1. It was the fourth time Bjorkstrand won the award this season.

Leaders Points — Oliver Bjorkstrand (Portland) 108; goals — Bjorkstrand 57; assists — Trevor Cox (Medicine Hat) 78; penalty minutes — Keegan Kanzig (Calgary) 164; wins — Jordan Papirny (Brandon) 42; goals against average — Carter Hart (Everett) 2.24; save percentage — Adin Hill (Portland) .923. Check out Nick Patterson’s Silvertips blog at http://www. heraldnet.com/silvertipsblog, and follow him on Twitter at @ NickHPatterson.

PREP | Scoreboard BASEBALL

Schmidt 100, Kaleb Asburg 102; Edmonds-Woodway: Drew Gradwohl 82, Colin Strobeck 86, Josh Gradwohl 89, Peter McNeil 107, Connor Santel 109, Cole Blevins 128.

Lake Stevens 10, Arlington 7 At Arlington H.S.

King’s 243, Sultan 296

Lake Stevens 102 120 4 — 10 12 2 Arlington 103 003 0 — 7 7 1 Lake Stevens—S. Swords, Ash (4), Crane (6), Hoskins (7) and Bustard. Arlington—Tanner Bradford, Skylar Klein (4), Jake Russell (6), Alec Ecker (7) and Garrett Wiseman. WP—Crane (1-0). LP—Russell (01). 2B—C. Ridder (LS) 1, Justin Brown (LS) 1, Swords (LS) 1, T. Billings (LS) 1, Gluck (LS) 1, Peter Chung (A) 1. 3B—Ridder (LS) 1. HR—none. Records—Arlington 0-1 overall. Lake Stevens 1-0.

At Marshall Field 020 001

040 000 032 000

0 — 6 10 0 — 6 11

2 3

Eastlake—Whitley, Isler (4), Greenleck (5), Gomez (6), Coreall (8) and Bussiere, Hansell (6). Monroe—Alex Spahman, Daniel Murphy (5), Tyler Koontz (8) and Eric Pino, Austin Rogers (5). 2B—Andrew Chartrand (M) 1, Bailey Sarto (M) 1, Dahl (E) 1. 3B—none. HR—none. Records—Eastlake 0-0-1 overall. Monroe 0-0-1.

Sultan 6, Coupeville 0 At Coupeville H.S. Sultan Coupeville

GIRLS GOLF Meadowdale 259, Lynnwood inc.

Monroe 6, Eastlake 6 (10) Eastlake Monroe

At Mill Creek Country Club 9 holes, par-36 Team scores: King’s 243, Sultan 296 King’s: Karson Dreher 44, Oscar Chen 46, Jack Ryan O’Neil 47, Evan Pierce 53, Davis Coates 53; Sultan: Tyler Aamold 46, Carsen Smith 54, Chris Walcott 60, Liam McDonnell 68, James Mackenzie 68.

110 020 2 — 6 8 3 000 000 0 — 0 3 3

Sultan—Tyler Ohlson and Matt Baller. Coupeville— Smith, Welling (4) and H. Smith. WP—Ohlson (1-0). LP—Smith (0-1). 2B—Kyle Bodamer (C) 1. 3B—none. HR—none. Records—Sultan 1-0 overall. Coupeville 0-1.

North Kitsap 5, South Whidbey 4 At South Whidbey H.S. North Kitsap 002 210 0 — 5 8 1 South Whidbey 000 110 2 — 4 8 1 North Kitsap—Milyard, Klingar (5), Trainer (7) and Green. South Whidbey—Charlie Patterson, Mo Hamsa (3), Campbell Albertson (5), Connor Antich (7) and Brant Piehler. WP—Klingar (1-0). LP—Hamsa (0-1). 2B— Ricky Muzzy (SW) 1. 3B—Hecker (NK) 1. HR—none. Records—North Kitsap 1-0 overall. South Whidbey 0-1.

Vashon Island 11, CPC-Bothell 6 At Marymoor Park Vashon Island 000 253 1 — 11 9 0 CPC-Bothell 100 040 1 — 6 9 4 Vashon Island—Myer, Hawkins (2), Dulfer (5) and catcher not reported. CPC-Bothell—Michael Attalah, Wyatt Widell (5), Alex Carder (5), Turner Glenn (6) and Josiah Sergeant, David McLaurin (5). WP—Hawkins (10). LP—Attalah (0-1). 2B—Benty (VI) 1, Pruett (VI) 1, Glenn (CPC) 1, Thompson (CPC) 1, Flynn (CPC) 1, McIntyre (CPC) 1. 3B—none. HR—none. Records—Vashon Island 1-0 overall. CPC-Bothell 1-1.

BOYS GOLF

At Lynnwood Golf Course 9 holes, par-33 Team scores: Meadowdale 259, Lynnwood inc. Meadowdale: Ana Maria Beall 46, Morgan Rood 47, Bethany Kimball 53, Alivia Blanchard 55, Taylor Atkisson 58, Lily Nichols 64; Lynnwood: Ashlynn Helm 70, Erica Phelps 72.

LACROSSE

At Whidbey Golf and Country Club 18 holes played, par-72 Team scores: 1, Oak Harbor 450 2, Lake Stevens 452 3, Monroe 453 4, Edmonds-Woodway 470 Oak Harbor: Raiden Poe 82, Mason Dieter 84, Aaron Kelley 89, Ben Fikse 97, Steven Timm 98, Mark Rayray 107; Lake Stevens: Spencer Raub 84, Brayden Webb 85, Jake Rasmussen 86, Max Maciejewski 91, Evan Akers 106, Riley Bayha 111; Monroe: Owen Fenner 77, Jake Job 84, Chase Pack 93, Mikki Wittenburg 99, Coby

BOYS SOCCER Lake Stevens 1, Kentwood 1 At Lake Stevens H.S. Goals—Josh Perry (LS), Kentwood goal not reported. Goalkeepers—Kentwood: not reported. Lake Stevens: Vaughn Silver, Alex Porcaro. Records—Kentwood 0-0-1 overall. Lake Stevens 0-0-1.

Sultan 3, Cascade 1 At Sultan H.S. Goals—Andy Sam (S), Omar Valera (S), Jose Carranza (S), Cascade goal not reported. Assists—Juan Cerna-Sanchez (S). Goalkeepers—Cascade: not reported. Sultan: Enrique Nambo and Dawson Songstad. Records—Cascade 0-1-0 overall. Sultan 1-0-1.

Meadowdale 1, Woodinville 1 At Pop Keeney Stadium Goals—Brian Primm (M), Woodinville goal not reported. Assists—Sam Doty (M). Goalkeepers—Meadowdale: Luke Lindgren. Woodinville: not reported. Records—Meadowdale 1-0-1 overall. Woodinville not reported.

SOFTBALL Jackson 8, Inglemoor 2 At Inglemoor H.S. Jackson Inglemoor

At Coupeville H.S. Sultan Coupeville

003 024 2 — 11 11 3 000 000 0 — 0 1 8

Shelby Jeffries and Daphney Pohaku. Trina McGranhan and Lauren Rose. WP—Jeffries (1-0). LP—McGranhan (0-1). 2B—Jeffries (S), Belle Ellis (S). 3B—Bethany Kirkpatrick (S). HR—none. Records—Sultan 1-0 overall. Coupeville 0-1.

Snohomish 5, Skyline 1 At Skyline H.S. Snohomish Skyline

000 130 1 — 5 5 1 010 000 0 — 1 3 3

Snohomish—Alyssa Simons, Bailey Greenlee (4) and Morgan Greenlee. Skyline—Bowman and Peters. WP—B. Greenlee (1-0). LP—Bowman (0-1). 2B—Simons (Sn) 1, Sami Reynolds (Sn) 1. 3B—none. HR— none. Records—Snohomish 1-0 overall. Skyline 0-1.

At Cal Anderson Park (Five innings) 5 7

Monroe — Jakob Vandeventer 2 goals, 8 ground balls; Riley Sachs 2 goals, 1 ground ball; Johnny Adams 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 ground balls; Cole Monpas 1 goal; Tyler Morgan 1 assist; Corey Rios, M, 1 assist; Cory Brown 7 ground balls; Loren Hartzell 17 saves. Shorecrest — Simon Acker 2 goals, 6 ground balls; Briggan Weaver 2 goals, 5 ground balls; Ian Prieze 1 goal, 5 ground balls; Bennett Joyal 7 saves. Records — Monroe 0-0-0, 1-0-0. Shorecrest 0-0-0, 0-1-0.

Purple Cup

Sultan 11, Coupeville 0

Monroe 14, Seattle Prep 4

Monroe 7, Shorecrest 5 Shorecrest 0 1 2 2 — Monroe 1 3 2 1 —

Mutolo (J), Taylor Adams (J), Maddy Podnar (J). 3B— Kayla Ellis (J). HR—Gregory (I). Records— Jackson 1-0, Inglemoor 0-1.

200 600 0 — 8 11 1 100 100 0 — 2 5 4

Sophie Frost (1-0) and Kayla Ellis. McDonald and Brown. WP—Frost (1-0). LP—McDonald. 2B—Sam

Monroe Seattle Prep

Lakewood 10, Shorecrest 0 At Lakewood H.S. (Five innings) 000 00 — 0 1 2 301 24 — 10 7 0

Sage Huntersmith, Clara Cowan (4) and Olivia Nolan. Haley Malakowski and Kylie Lopez. WP—Haley Malakowski (1-0). LP—Huntersmith (0-1). 2B—none. 3B—none. HR—Tara Barrio (L) 2, Kylie Lopez (L) 1, Haley Malakowski (L) 1. Records—Shorecrest 0-1. Lakewood 1-0.

GIRLS TENNIS Snohomish 5, Edmonds-Woodway 2 At Snohomish H.S. Singles—Myint Zu Kyaw (E-W) def. Katie Peterson (S) 6-0, 6-0; Melinda Groenewegen (S) def. Nicole Ung 6-2, 6-0; Ellie Flitsch (S) def. Leona Aklipi (E-W) 6-3, 6-1; Ellie Otteson (S) def. Pavi Chance (E-W) 6-1 6-0. Doubles—Katie Doucette-Michaela Flitsch (S) def. Katherine Wilson-Claire Olson (E-W) 6-1, 6-0; Olivia Olson-Hailey Rehnfeldt (E-W) def. Brianna FergusonBrita Jacobson (S) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2; Liz Daly-Kiana Akazawa (S) def. Leanna Tri-Mina Dinh (E-W) 6-0, 6-4. Records—Edmonds-Woodway 0-1 overall. Snohomish 1-0.

Bothell 4, Mountlake Terrace 3 At Bothell H.S. Singles—Nicki Bouche (MT) def. Sea-Und Lee 6-0, 6-0; Tina Liu (MT) def. Nicole Bohra 6-0, 6-1; Allison Lorraine (MT) def. Karen Yang 6-0, 6-3; Rebecca Roll (B) def. Meron Abay 6-1, 6-4. Doubles—Sydney KroemerMicell Bley (B) def. Kristina Shalatova-Kaitlyn Anderson 6-3, 6-4; Madi Pappas-Megan Kokorts (B) def. Stefiena Roesli-Ayana Taylor 6-1, 6-2; Bothell won by forfeit. Records—Mountlake Terrace 0-1 overall. Bothell 1-0.

PREP | Notebook

Torrey hired as Shorewood football coach Herald News Services Brandon Torrey has been hired as the head football coach at Shorewood High School. The school announced the move Monday. Torrey, who teaches physical education at the school, replaces Rob Petschl, who resigned in February after five seasons as the Thunderbirds’ head coach. Torrey served as an assistant coach under Petschl the past two seasons. Prior to that,

he was an assistant coach at Edmonds-Woodway High School. “Brandon has put significant thought into taking this big step in his first headcoaching assignment and has a plan in place for the team,” the school said in a press release. “We are looking forward to a long run with Brandon leading the T-Bird football program.” Torrey takes over a Shorewood team that posted a 2-8 record last fall.

IAN TERRY / THE HERALD

Former Seahawks safety Jeron Johnson signed a two-year deal with the Washington Redskins.

Graham trade official; Johnson signs with ’Skins By Gregg Bell The News Tribune

Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen took time out from discovering a Japanese World War II warship off the ocean floor near the Philippines to make another coup official: the trade for Jimmy Graham. Allen tweeted on Monday the trade announced last week was now complete, with departed center Max Unger passing his physical with New Orleans. “Thank @MaxUnger60 for all his contributions and gritty play as a member of Hawks. Trade w/ NO is final we receive 4th this yr.” Allen tweeted, referring to the fourth-round pick the Saints are sending the Seahawks. New Orleans gets Seattle’s 31stoverall selection in next month’s draft. This would be the third consecutive draft Seahawks general manager John Schneider hasn’t had a first-round choice because of trades. Backup safety Jeron Johnson became the second Seahawks defensive back to sign with an NFC East team as an unrestricted free agent. Seattle’s undrafted rookie in 2011 out of Boise State and special-team mainstay since then signed a two-year, $4 million contract with Washington. Johnson played in 46 regular-season games and on most special-teams units. The Baltimore Sun reported 32-year-old defensive end Chris Canty is going to make a freeagent visit to Seattle on Thursday. Canty joined the Ravens two years ago and was entering the final year of a three-year, $8 million contract when he was released this month in a salarycap move. The Seahawks are so needy for defensive-line depth they have been linked with Dallas and other teams as interested in free-agent end Greg Hardy — he of the possible six-game suspension at the start of next season, according to Sports Illustrated’s Peter King.

022 (10)0 — 14 14 3 000 00 — 4 1 0

McKenzie Schulz, Megan Rybar (5) and Morgan Allen. Katie Ericksen and Cayli Mattern. WP—Schulz (10). LP—Ericksen (0-1). HR—Kacey Hvitved (M), Bailee Senner (M). Records—Monroe 1-0 overall. Seattle Prep 0-1.

Shorecrest Lakewood

SEAHAWKS | Notebook

All-state selections Ashley Olson and Savanna Hanson of Class 1A state champion King’s have been selected to play in the Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association All-State Games on Saturday at King’s High School. The games, which feature the top seniors from around the state, are scheduled for 2 p.m. (1B vs. 2B), 4 p.m. (1A vs. 2A) and 6 p.m. (3A vs. 4A). Other area players selected to participate include Monty Cooper of Lynnwood (3A), Sadie Mensing of Glacier Peak (3A) and Emily Vandergrift of Lake Stevens (4A).

49ers’ linebacker Borland retires after playing one season Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Another star member of San Francisco’s vaunted defense is calling it a career. The 49ers announced late Monday that linebacker Chris Borland is retiring after one season, without offering specifics. Borland told ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” earlier Monday that he is retiring following his standout rookie season because of concerns about head trauma. “While unexpected, we certainly respect Chris’ decision,” 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said. “From speaking with Chris, it was evident that he had put a great deal of thought into this decision. He was a consummate professional from day one. “Chris is a determined young man that overcame long odds in his journey to the NFL and we are confident he will use the same approach to become very successful in his future endeavors. We will always consider him a 49er and wish him all the best.” The 24-year-old Borland had a team-leading 108 tackles in his stellar rookie season, emerging as a punishing defender. He told “Outside the Lines” on Monday he wants to do “what’s best for my health.” “From what I’ve researched and what I’ve experienced, I don’t think it’s worth the risk,” he said in that interview. “I feel largely the same, as sharp as I’ve ever been. For me, it’s wanting to be proactive,” Borland said. “I’m concerned that if you wait till you have symptoms, it’s too late.”

Prep Focus

THE HERALD’S WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT ON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS C3

THE DAILY HERALD

WWW.HERALDNET.COM/PREPS

Preps online twitter.com/heraldnetpreps facebook.com/heraldnetpreps

TUESDAY, 03.17.2015

2015 SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Stepping in some large footprints

Travis Boortz takes over at Lakewood this spring after the retirement of Hall-of-Fame coach Steve Barker By Aaron Lommers Herald Writer

ARLINGTON — When longtime Lakewood softball coach Steve Barker retired following the 2014 season, he left an imposing legacy. In 23 seasons, Barker guided the Cougars to 291 wins, seven league championships, two district titles and four state placings, including a pair of third-place finishes. Add those numbers to his 12 seasons at Arlington — where he started the softball program in 1980 and won 167 games, including two state championships (1984 and 1986) — and Barker’s career achievements are hall-of-fame worthy. He was inducted into Steve Barker the Washington State Softball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2006. To replace Barker, Lakewood hired one of its own, Cougar alum Travis Boortz, who coached football alongside Barker from 2001-05, and was a volunteer assistant with the softball program the past two seasons. Boortz and Barker’s families are longtime friends, so if anyone understands Barker’s legacy, it’s Boortz. “He’s definitely a huge mentor of mine,” Boortz said. “I’ve looked up to him a long time. He’s a father figure that I want to be on and off the field. I loved the way he handled the kids ... whether it be boys or girls. He’s just been a big role model of mine and I just kind of want to follow in his footsteps and do the things that he’s done to be the best.” Boortz said many of Barker’s coaching strategies will stay in place. One change he’s implemented is a strength-andconditioning program.

I ... want to follow in his footsteps and do the things that he’s done to be the best. — Travis Boortz on former Lakewood coach Steve Barker

MARK MULLIGAN / THE HERALD

Travis Boortz, a Lakewood High School alum, coaches the Cougar softball team during a practice last week.

“We’ve been doing it three days a week and they’re absolutely loving it,” Boortz said of his players. “That’s something in the past that (Barker) has never done. I feel that I’m educated in that background to where I can take the girls in the weight room and start teaching them how to get stronger, faster and quicker and learning how to lift weights.” Senior pitcher Hailey Malakowski said she’s already seeing the results. “It’s been kind of a butt kicking, but it’s fun,” she said. “I feel stronger over these past few weeks. … I feel like I’d be able to hit the ball farther and pitch better. I feel like it’s a good thing he brought to the program.” Malakowski, along with senior third baseman Terah Barrio and senior twins Paige and Peyton

Cook, who play center field and second base, respectively, as well as sisters Kylie Lopez, a junior catcher, and Carmen Lopez, a freshman infielder, give the Cougars a formidable base to build on. “Those six are a really good group,” Boortz said. “They’re really going to help us compete.” After a few rough seasons, Barker led the Cougars within a game of the state tournament in each of the past three seasons. Confident things were headed in the right direction, he decided it was time to step aside. “It was like mission accomplished,” he said. “I can walk out and feel good about leaving the cupboard full rather than bare.” Malakowski said adjusting to a new coach has been a challenge, but one she and her teammates have enjoyed.

“It’s been different, but it’s been a good different,” she said. “We’ve been learning more things and learning how to get along with the new coach and all the girls have been getting along and working hard as a team.” Barker has two lasting memories from his 35-year coaching career — one from each of the two programs he coached. “The first thing that stands out is all the fantastic kids and athletes that I was able to work with,” he said. “We had some really good athletes when we were winning the state championships at Arlington. And then when I came to Lakewood, my daughters played and I knew those kids. We had some really good teams and a really good run of athletes.” Barker’s daughters are four years apart in age, so he coached the

ENTER TO WIN

Players to Watch

$200

Morgan Greenlee Catcher | Snohomish

The senior, who has accepted a scholarship from Missouri State University, hit .492 with a .559 on-base percentage and .635 slugging percentage last season. She also drove in 15 runs. Defensively, she threw out 11 of 14 would-be base stealers. She has called her own games from behind the plate since her sophomore season. “Morgan is the best athlete I’ve ever had play catcher,” Snohomish head coach Lou Kennedy said. “Morgan walks the walk and talks the talk. She’s a wonderful young lady, but when she steps on a field, she’s all business.”

SHOPPING SPREE CO N T E S T ENTER ON:

MARCH 18 TO MARCH 22

Snohomish High School catcher Morgan Greenlee batted .492 last season.

Abi Otto Third Base | M. Pilchuck Otto, who will join Fifield at Northwest Nazarene next year, batted .398 with one home run, four triples, six doubles and 17 RBI last season. She has been an All-Wesco first-team third baseman each of the past two seasons. “She has been at this game for a long time,” Marysville Pilchuck head coach Aaron

FILE PHOTO

triples, 15 doubles and 35 RBI. “Maddie is the complete package,” firstyear Lynnwood head coach Sara Hall said. “I’m fortunate to have Maddie in class this year and her character is impeccable — on and off the field. Sometimes it’s hard to believe she’s just a sophomore. She is respected by her peers, teammates and the staff at LHS because of her work ethic, focus and humble attitude. Maddie is a phenomenal athlete and an all-around good person.”

Cassidy Fifield Shortstop | Lake Stevens The senior, who will play at Northwest Nazarene University next year, batted .450, had a .920 fielding percentage and stole 20 bases last year. An injury ended her season early, but she is healthy now and head coach Sarah Hirsch expects big things. “Cassidy Fifield is the all-around player,” Hirsch said. “She is extremely athletic and coachable. She is the kid who asks for extra ground balls after practice. She takes direction well and thrives on getting better. She does everything you want and then some. She leads by example. I truly believe she will be an All-American next year at Northwest Nazarene.”

oldest for four years and when she graduated, he coached his younger daughter the next four seasons. “Being able to coach my daughters was really something that I remember,” he said. “That was really special to me.” Being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006 capped a stellar career. “One of the reasons why I stayed so many years is that you develop these relationships with the kids, other coaches and umpires,” Barker said. “To be recognized by those peers and to be voted into the Hall of Fame. … It was really an honor to be recognized by my peers.” Now, Barker gets to be a fan of the program he helped mold — one that is hungry for a return trip to the state tournament. “Every day when we go to lift (weights), there is a trophy case and there is an empty shelf about eyelevel high,” Boortz said “It’s kind of dusty in there, but there’s a spot for our state tournament trophy. I always make the girls stop and look at it and I say, ‘There’s an empty spot there and we need to go fill it.’” Nothing would make Steve Barker more proud. Aaron Lommers covers prep sports for The Herald. Follow him on Twitter at @aaronlommers and contact him at alommers@heraldnet.com.

Simply stop by and enter at any of the following Safeway locations and you could win a $200 Safeway Shopping Spree!

Contest is open to ALL Safeway customers including current HERALD subscribers!

(see Herald booth at store for details, times listed below)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAKE STEVENS ................................................ 717 HWY 9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Congratulations to Lynne Armstrong

Winner of the December Shopping Spree!

Shelby Jeffries Pitcher | Sultan ANNIE MULLIGAN / THE HERALD

Sultan pitcher Shelby Jeffries.

Zachry said. “She has no pressure. She’s out here for the right reasons — to have some fun and school pride. She should be a real impact player for her club this season.”

Maddie Morgan Infielder | Lynnwood The sophomore, who has verbally committed to play softball at the University of Alabama, hit .575 with a .625 on-base percentage and an .841 slugging percentage last season. She had three home runs, two Aaron Lommers / Herald Writer

The junior, who has verbally committed to play in college at Cal Poly, can get it done from the pitcher’s circle and at the plate. As a sophomore she batted .370 with six home runs, three triples and six doubles. She also finished with an 11-7 pitching record, throwing 12 complete games, including four shutouts, and striking out 226 batters in 124 innings. “I coach three sports and Shelby is the only athlete I have that puts herself through another workout as soon as practice ends,” Sultan head coach Garth MacDicken said. “She shows great leadership on the team and is very willing to help the new girls out. She is a great example of what you can get out of a sport if you’re willing to put the work into it.”

Lynne Armstrong shown with Store Manager, Heather Armstead received a $200 Safeway Gift Card.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enter at The Herald booth from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 18 to Friday, March 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. One entry per person, per day. No purchase necessary. Must be at least 18 years of age to enter. Void where prohibited. One winner will be selected every month. See the Daily Herald representative for contest rules.

1272829

C4 Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

BASEBALL Spring training scores Monday’s games Boston 4, N.Y. Mets 3 Houston (ss) 2, Atlanta 2, tie Washington 2, Houston (ss) 1 St. Louis 1, Detroit 0 Baltimore 16, Philadelphia 4 San Diego 7, Chicago Cubs 0 Cincinnati 10, San Francisco 4 Kansas City 6, Cleveland 5 L.A. Dodgers 10, Oakland 5 L.A. Angels 5, Texas 3 Arizona 6, Chicago White Sox 2

BASKETBALL NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 44 21 .677 — Oklahoma City 37 30 .552 8 Utah 30 36 .455 14½ Denver 26 42 .382 19½ Minnesota 14 52 .212 30½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB x-Golden State 53 13 .803 — L.A. Clippers 42 25 .627 11½ Phoenix 35 33 .515 19 Sacramento 22 44 .333 31 L.A. Lakers 17 49 .258 36 Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 47 20 .701 — Houston 44 22 .667 2½ Dallas 43 25 .632 4½ San Antonio 41 24 .631 5 New Orleans 36 30 .545 10½ EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 40 27 .597 — Boston 30 36 .455 9½ Brooklyn 27 38 .415 12 Philadelphia 15 52 .224 25 New York 13 53 .197 26½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB x-Atlanta 53 14 .791 — Washington 39 28 .582 14 Miami 30 36 .455 22½ Charlotte 29 36 .446 23 Orlando 21 47 .309 32½ Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 43 26 .623 — Chicago 40 28 .588 2½ Milwaukee 34 32 .515 7½ Indiana 30 36 .455 11½ Detroit 23 43 .348 18½ x-clinched playoff spot Monday’s games Washington 105, Portland 97 Toronto 117, Indiana 98 Boston 108, Philadelphia 89 Memphis 92, Denver 81 Brooklyn 122, Minnesota 106 Miami 106, Cleveland 92 Dallas 119, Oklahoma City 115 Utah 94, Charlotte 66 Atlanta 110, Sacramento 103 Golden State 108, L.A. Lakers 105 Today’s games Memphis at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. San Antonio at New York, 4:30 p.m. Milwaukee at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Orlando at Houston, 5 p.m. Charlotte at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.

Wizards 105, Trail Blazers 97 PORTLAND (97) Batum 4-12 2-2 12, Aldridge 10-19 4-6 24, Lopez 3-6 2-3 8, Lillard 5-18 2-2 14, Afflalo 5-9 3-3 15, McCollum 2-5 0-0 5, Kaman 5-8 2-2 12, Blake 1-4 0-0 3, Wright 0-2 2-2 2, Leonard 1-6 0-0 2. Totals 36-89 17-20 97. WASHINGTON (105) Pierce 4-9 6-8 16, Nene 5-13 2-4 12, Gortat 8-10 0-0 16, Wall 10-23 1-2 21, Beal 8-13 3-6 23, Gooden 4-7 0-0 9, Butler 2-6 1-2 5, Sessions 0-0 3-4 3, Seraphin 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 41-82 1626 105. Portland 20 20 34 23 — 97 Washington 27 33 21 24 — 105 3-Point Goals—Portland 8-28 (Afflalo 2-5, Batum 2-6, Lillard 2-8, McCollum 1-2, Blake 1-3, Wright 0-1, Aldridge 0-1, Leonard 0-2), Washington 7-12 (Beal 4-4, Pierce 2-5, Gooden 1-1, Wall 0-1, Butler 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Portland 54 (Batum 15), Washington 53 (Wall, Gortat 9). Assists—Portland 19 (Lillard 9), Washington 25 (Wall 11). Total Fouls—Portland 19, Washington 17. Technicals—Portland Coach Stotts. A—17,324 (20,308).

Raptors 117, Pacers 98 TORONTO (117) Ross 3-6 0-0 9, A.Johnson 3-7 4-5 11, Valanciunas 7-10 0-1 14, Lowry 7-13 1-3 20, DeRozan 6-19 10-11 22, Patterson 1-1 2-2 4, Vasquez 3-8 0-0 8, Hansbrough 1-1 3-4 5, Williams 8-17 7-7 24, Fields 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-82 27-33 117. INDIANA (98) S.Hill 4-8 3-4 11, West 3-8 1-1 7, Hibbert 5-13 7-8 17, G.Hill 9-15 4-5 23, Miles 4-12 3-4 12, Mahinmi 0-2 0-0 0, Stuckey 9-16 2-2 20, Scola 1-3 0-0 2, Watson 3-8 0-1 6, Allen 0-0 0-0 0, Copeland 0-2 0-0 0, Rudez 0-0 0-0 0, Sloan 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 38-88 20-25 98. Toronto Indiana

29 29 30 29 — 117 24 30 27 17 — 98

3-Point Goals—Toronto 12-23 (Lowry 5-8, Ross 3-4, Vasquez 2-4, A.Johnson 1-1, Williams 1-6), Indiana 2-19 (G.Hill 1-3, Miles 1-7, Sloan 0-1, S.Hill 0-2, Copeland 0-2, Watson 0-2, Stuckey 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Toronto 58 (Valanciunas 12), Indiana 46 (West 9). Assists—Toronto 19 (Lowry 10), Indiana 21 (S.Hill, Stuckey 4). Total Fouls—Toronto 24, Indiana 22. Technicals—DeRozan. A—17,060 (18,165).

Celtics 108, 76ers 89 PHILADELPHIA (89) Thompson 5-9 1-2 13, Mbah a Moute 4-8 1-4 10, Noel 7-15 4-6 18, Canaan 4-11 1-2 11, Richardson 1-7 0-0 2, Smith 7-13 1-2 16, Covington 1-8 1-2 4, Grant 2-5 1-2 6, Robinson 2-5 3-4 7, Sims 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 34-84 13-24 89. BOSTON (108) Turner 5-9 0-0 10, Bass 6-10 0-0 12, Zeller 11-15 4-4 26, Smart 4-10 1-1 11, Bradley 8-14 0-0 20, Olynyk 0-6 1-2 1, Datome 4-8 0-0 10, Crowder 5-7 0-0 10, Pressey 1-7 3-4 5, Jerebko 0-1 2-2 2, Young 0-0 0-0 0, Randolph 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 44-88 12-15 108. Philadelphia 18 16 34 21 — 89 Boston 38 19 32 19 — 108 3-Point Goals—Philadelphia 8-24 (Thompson 2-5, Canaan 2-7, Mbah a Moute 1-1, Smith 1-2, Grant 1-3, Covington 1-4, Richardson 0-2), Boston 8-20 (Bradley 4-7, Smart 2-3, Datome 2-4, Jerebko 0-1, Pressey 0-1, Crowder 0-2, Olynyk 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Philadelphia 53 (Noel 7), Boston 55 (Bradley 10). Assists—Philadelphia 20 (Smith 4), Boston 27 (Bradley 6). Total Fouls—Philadelphia 20, Boston 21. Flagrant Fouls—Turner. A—16,553 (18,624).

Grizzlies 92, Nuggets 81 DENVER (81) Chandler 4-10 3-6 13, Arthur 1-11 1-2 3, Nurkic 0-2 2-4 2, Nelson 11-18 0-0 24, Foye 6-14 2-2 16, Hickson 3-12 3-5 9, E.Green 1-5 0-0 2, Barton 1-5 2-2 5, Lauvergne 0-0 0-0 0, Harris 3-4 0-0 7. Totals 30-81 13-21 81. MEMPHIS (92) Je.Green 2-4 2-2 6, Randolph 9-20 3-4 21, Gasol 4-13 6-8 14, Udrih 4-8 0-0 9, Lee 3-7 2-2 9, Allen 5-10 4-4 14, Calathes 5-11 2-2 12, Koufos 1-3 2-2 4, Carter 0-4 3-4 3, Smith 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-80 24-28 92. Denver Memphis

18 19 26 18 — 81 24 23 18 27 — 92

3-Point Goals—Denver 8-18 (Chandler 2-2, Nelson 2-5, Foye 2-6, Harris 1-2, Barton 1-2, Arthur 0-1), Memphis 2-9 (Lee 1-2, Udrih 1-3, Calathes 0-1, Je.Green 0-1, Carter 0-1, Randolph 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Denver 47 (Chandler 8), Memphis 63 (Randolph 16). Assists—Denver 14 (Barton 4), Memphis 14 (Calathes, Gasol 3). Total Fouls—Denver 24, Memphis 16. A—16,614 (18,119).

Nets 122, Timberwolves 106 BROOKLYN (122) Johnson 10-14 0-0 22, Young 8-17 3-4 19, Lopez 7-8 2-3 16, Williams 3-9 2-2 8, M.Brown 1-4 0-0 2, Jack 6-10 4-4 16, Plumlee 2-2 2-2 6, Jefferson 2-6 0-2 4, Bogdanovic 10-15 0-0 21, Anderson 2-4 0-0 6, Jordan 1-1 0-0 2, Morris 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 52-90 13-17 122. MINNESOTA (106) Wiggins 5-13 3-4 13, Payne 3-8 0-0 6, Dieng 4-7 3-4 11, LaVine 8-15 0-0 20, Martin 7-16 6-6 23, Hamilton 6-14 3-3 15, Budinger 8-10 0-0 18, L.Brown 0-5 0-0 0. Totals 41-88 15-17 106. Brooklyn Minnesota

33 34 31 24 — 122 29 26 24 27 — 106

3-Point Goals—Brooklyn 5-13 (Anderson 2-2, Johnson 2-5, Bogdanovic 1-3, Jack 0-1, Williams 0-2), Minnesota 9-15 (LaVine 4-6, Martin 3-5, Budinger 2-3, Wiggins 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Brooklyn 51 (Plumlee 9), Minnesota 40 (Wiggins, Hamilton 6). Assists—Brooklyn 21 (Williams 7), Minnesota 27 (Martin 6). Total Fouls—Brooklyn 15, Minnesota 15. A—14,234 (19,356).

Heat 106, Cavaliers 92 CLEVELAND (92) James 8-19 6-8 26, Thompson 3-8 1-2 7, Mozgov 4-7 2-3 10, Irving 5-15 9-11 21, Smith 3-8 0-0 8, Shumpert 3-7 0-0 7, Jones 2-8 0-0 6, Dellavedova 0-3 2-2 2, Perkins 0-0 0-0 0, Marion 2-4 1-1 5, Miller 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-79 21-27 92.

MIAMI (106) Deng 5-9 0-0 11, Haslem 0-0 0-0 0, Whiteside 6-12 4-6 16, G.Dragic 7-13 6-6 20, Wade 13-18 6-8 32, Chalmers 6-10 2-2 16, Walker 1-4 0-0 3, Andersen 2-4 0-0 4, Beasley 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 42-76 18-22 106. Cleveland Miami

22 16 25 29 — 92 27 29 27 23 — 106

3-Point Goals—Cleveland 11-33 (James 4-8, Smith 2-6, Irving 2-7, Jones 2-8, Shumpert 1-3, Dellavedova 0-1), Miami 4-15 (Chalmers 2-5, Deng 1-2, Walker 1-4, Beasley 0-1, Andersen 0-1, G.Dragic 0-2). Fouled Out—Walker. Rebounds—Cleveland 42 (Thompson 8), Miami 51 (Whiteside 11). Assists—Cleveland 17 (Irving 6), Miami 21 (G.Dragic 9). Total Fouls—Cleveland 21, Miami 21. A—19,626 (19,600).

Mavericks 119, Thunder 115 OKLAHOMA CITY (115) Waiters 6-16 2-4 15, Kanter 7-12 5-5 19, Adams 5-8 5-6 15, Westbrook 7-17 9-10 24, Roberson 1-1 0-0 3, Morrow 5-11 0-0 13, Collison 0-0 3-4 3, McGary 5-11 2-4 12, Augustin 3-11 0-0 6, Singler 1-3 2-2 5. Totals 40-90 28-35 115. DALLAS (119) Parsons 10-14 8-9 31, Nowitzki 8-18 2-2 22, Chandler 1-4 3-6 5, Rondo 5-8 0-0 11, Ellis 8-20 8-11 24, Villanueva 4-8 0-0 10, Harris 0-1 0-0 0, Stoudemire 5-9 0-1 10, Jefferson 0-2 3-4 3, Barea 1-5 1-2 3. Totals 42-89 25-35 119. Oklahoma City 29 34 29 23 — 115 Dallas 27 26 39 27 — 119 3-Point Goals—Oklahoma City 7-26 (Morrow 3-7, Roberson 1-1, Singler 1-2, Westbrook 1-4, Waiters 1-5, Augustin 0-7), Dallas 10-25 (Nowitzki 4-7, Parsons 3-5, Villanueva 2-5, Rondo 1-2, Jefferson 0-1, Barea 0-2, Ellis 0-3). Fouled Out—Adams, Westbrook. Rebounds— Oklahoma City 68 (Kanter, McGary 13), Dallas 46 (Chandler 7). Assists—Oklahoma City 19 (Westbrook 12), Dallas 27 (Rondo 13). Total Fouls—Oklahoma City 34, Dallas 27. Technicals—Collison, Kanter, Chandler, Nowitzki, Stoudemire. Flagrant Fouls—Westbrook, Chandler. A—20,231 (19,200).

Utah 94, Hornets 66 CHARLOTTE (66) Kidd-Gilchrist 2-7 3-4 7, Ma.Williams 1-5 0-0 3, Jefferson 5-11 0-0 10, M. Williams 3-12 0-0 7, Henderson 1-6 2-2 4, Walker 1-8 2-2 5, Biyombo 0-0 1-2 1, Maxiell 1-3 0-0 2, Stephenson 6-13 5-6 17, Taylor 0-6 0-0 0, Roberts 1-4 0-0 2, Vonleh 0-1 2-2 2, Daniels 2-2 0-0 6. Totals 23-78 15-18 66. UTAH (94) Hayward 5-12 5-6 18, Favors 5-9 0-0 10, Gobert 2-4 5-8 9, Exum 4-8 0-0 11, Hood 9-11 1-1 24, Ingles 2-3 0-0 5, Millsap 2-7 0-0 5, Burke 3-14 0-0 8, Booker 0-5 0-2 0, Cooley 1-3 0-0 2, Evans 0-0 2-2 2, Cotton 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 33-78 13-19 94. Charlotte Utah

16 14 16 20 — 66 30 31 24 9 — 94

3-Point Goals—Charlotte 5-19 (Daniels 2-2, Walker 1-2, Ma.Williams 1-3, M. Williams 1-8, Stephenson 0-1, Taylor 0-1, Roberts 0-1, Henderson 0-1), Utah 15-24 (Hood 5-5, Hayward 3-5, Exum 3-5, Burke 2-5, Ingles 1-1, Millsap 1-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Charlotte 42 (Jefferson 7), Utah 67 (Gobert 22). Assists— Charlotte 9 (Walker, M. Williams 3), Utah 19 (Burke 4). Total Fouls—Charlotte 11, Utah 19. A—16,743 (19,911).

Hawks 110, Kings 103 ATLANTA (110) Carroll 6-10 1-2 16, Millsap 8-13 2-2 19, Brand 2-5 2-2 6, Teague 6-16 9-11 23, Bazemore 4-12 1-2 11, Mack 5-10 1-2 14, Antic 1-3 2-4 5, Schroder 3-12 4-5 10, Muscala 3-3 0-0 6. Totals 38-84 22-30 110. SACRAMENTO (103) Casspi 6-13 2-2 16, Landry 1-3 2-2 4, Cousins 7-19 6-8 20, McCallum 4-8 0-0 10, McLemore 5-11 1-2 11, Stauskas 2-8 2-3 7, Williams 0-5 0-0 0, Miller 6-7 2-2 16, Thompson 7-7 4-4 18, Evans 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 38-81 20-25 103. Atlanta 28 26 28 28 — 110 Sacramento 29 18 29 27 — 103 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 12-31 (Carroll 3-6, Mack 3-7, Teague 2-4, Bazemore 2-8, Millsap 1-2, Antic 1-2, Schroder 0-2), Sacramento 7-20 (Miller 2-2, McCallum 2-4, Casspi 2-5, Stauskas 1-4, Cousins 0-1, McLemore 0-2, Williams 0-2). Fouled Out—McLemore. Rebounds—Atlanta 49 (Millsap 10), Sacramento 53 (Cousins 13). Assists—Atlanta 25 (Teague, Schroder 6), Sacramento 23 (Miller 7). Total Fouls—Atlanta 24, Sacramento 29. Technicals—Cousins. A—16,835 (17,317).

Warriors 108, Lakers 105 L.A. LAKERS (105) Johnson 7-12 0-0 16, Hill 6-14 2-2 15, Black 1-3 2-2 4, Clarkson 7-13 2-2 17, Ellington 6-13 2-2 17, Lin 3-8 8-10 15, Boozer 5-12 0-0 10, Brown 2-4 1-1 5, Davis 1-2 2-2 4, Kelly 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 39-85 19-21 105. GOLDEN STATE (108) Barnes 3-8 4-4 11, Green 7-14 1-1 16, Bogut 4-6 0-0 8, Curry 5-14 7-7 19, Thompson 10-22 3-3 26, Iguodala 4-7 0-0 8, Ezeli 2-3 2-2 6, Livingston 3-5 0-0 6, Lee 1-2 3-4 5, Holiday 1-3 1-2 3, McAdoo 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-84 21-23 108. L.A. Lakers 30 24 24 27 — 105 Golden State 30 28 24 26 — 108 3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 8-15 (Ellington 3-5, Johnson 2-2, Hill 1-1, Clarkson 1-2, Lin 1-3, Brown 0-1, Kelly 0-1), Golden State 7-27 (Thompson 3-9, Curry 2-6, Barnes 1-4, Green 1-5, Iguodala 0-1, Holiday 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. Lakers 52 (Hill 12), Golden State 42 (Green 8). Assists—L.A. Lakers 24 (Hill 5), Golden State 28 (Curry 9). Total Fouls—L.A. Lakers 19, Golden State 21. A—19,596 (19,596).

College men’s AP Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ final 2014-15 college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through March 15, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and last week’s ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (65) 34-0 1,625 1 2. Villanova 32-2 1,522 4 3. Wisconsin 31-3 1,460 6 4. Duke 29-4 1,406 2 5. Arizona 31-3 1,405 5 6. Virginia 29-3 1,333 3 7. Gonzaga 32-2 1,229 7 8. Notre Dame 29-5 1,178 11 9. Iowa St. 25-8 1,043 13 10. Kansas 26-8 995 9 11. N. Iowa 30-3 979 10 12. Maryland 27-6 935 8 13. Oklahoma 22-10 740 15 14. Wichita St. 28-4 737 12 15. North Carolina 24-11 703 19 16. Baylor 24-9 680 16 17. Louisville 24-8 614 14 18. SMU 27-6 485 20 19. Utah 24-8 455 17 20. West Virginia 23-9 398 18 21. Arkansas 26-8 373 21 22. Georgetown 21-10 177 23 23. Michigan St. 23-11 159 — 24. Butler 22-10 142 22 25. VCU 26-9 109 — Others receiving votes: Oregon 91, Providence 62, Xavier 18, Davidson 16, Ohio St. 12, Stephen F. Austin 12, Wyoming 6, Boise St. 5, LSU 5, BYU 3, Valparaiso 3, Harvard 2, Murray St. 2, Wofford 2, Colorado St. 1, Dayton 1, Iowa 1, Purdue 1.

USA Today Top 25 The top 25 teams in the USA Today men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through March 15, 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. Kentucky (32) 34-0 800 1 2. Villanova 32-2 747 3 3. Wisconsin 31-3 730 5 4. Arizona 31-3 689 6 5. Duke 29-4 675 2 6. Virginia 29-3 646 4 7. Gonzaga 32-2 597 7 8. Notre Dame 29-5 587 9 9. Northern Iowa 30-3 509 11 10. Iowa St. 25-8 504 15 11. Kansas 26-8 482 10 12. Maryland 27-6 470 8 13. Wichita State 28-4 379 12 14. North Carolina 24-11 347 19 15. Oklahoma 22-10 336 14 16. Louisville 24-8 292 13 17. Baylor 24-9 291 16 18. Utah 24-8 232 17 19. SMU 27-6 216 21 20. Arkansas 26-8 213 20 21. West Virginia 23-9 191 18 22. Michigan State 23-11 93 NR 23. Butler 22-10 79 22 24. Georgetown 21-10 69 23 25. Oregon 25-9 66 NR Others Receiving Votes: Virginia Commonwealth 46; Providence 37; San Diego State 18; Brigham Young 11; Stephen F. Austin 9; Davidson 8; Valparaiso 7; Ohio State 6; Xavier 6; Wyoming 5; Dayton 2; Boise State 2; Murray State 1; Purdue 1; Texas 1.

College women’s AP Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ final women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through March 15, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and last week’s ranking:

Record Pts Prv 1. UConn (35) 32-1 875 1 2. Notre Dame 31-2 836 2 3. South Carolina 30-2 798 3 4. Maryland 30-2 777 4 5. Baylor 30-3 721 5 6. Tennessee 27-5 705 6 7. Florida St. 29-4 670 7 8. Louisville 25-6 572 8 9. Arizona St. 27-5 561 9 10. Oregon St. 26-4 549 10 11. Kentucky 23-9 545 11 12. Mississippi St. 26-6 475 12 13. Princeton 30-0 464 13 14. Stanford 24-9 381 14 15. North Carolina 24-8 355 15 16. Duke 21-10 352 16 17. Chattanooga 29-3 297 17 18. Iowa 24-7 287 18 19. George Washington 29-3 206 19 20. Florida Gulf Coast 30-2 196 20 21. Texas A&M 23-9 140 21 22. Northwestern 23-8 134 22 23. Ohio St. 23-10 116 23 24. California 23-9 93 25 25. South Florida 26-7 71 — Others receiving votes: DePaul 46, Rutgers 44, Seton Hall 33, Green Bay 19, W. Kentucky 19, LSU 8, James Madison 7, Syracuse 6, Texas 6, Quinnipiac 4, Wichita St. 4, Dayton 3.

NCAA Women’s Tournament ALBANY REGIONAL First Round Friday, March 20 At Berkeley, Calif. Texas (22-10) vs. Western Kentucky (30-4), 3 p.m. California (23-9) vs. Wichita State (29-4), 5:30 p.m. At Lexington, Ky. Dayton (25-6) vs. Iowa State (18-12), 9 a.m. Kentucky (23-9) vs. Tennessee State (18-12), 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21 At Storrs, Conn. Rutgers (22-9) vs. Seton Hall (28-5), 3:30 p.m. Connecticut (32-1) vs. Francis (N.Y.) (15-18), 6 p.m. At Tampa, Fla. Louisville (25-6) vs. BYU (23-9), 1 p.m. South Florida (26-7) vs. LSU (17-13), 3:30 p.m. Second Round Sunday, March 22 At Berkeley, Calif. Texas-Western Kentucky winner vs. California-Wichita State winner, TBA At Lexington, Ky. Dayton-Iowa State winner vs. KentuckyTennessee State winner, TBA Monday, March 23 At Storrs, Conn. Rutgers-Seton Hall winner vs. ConnecticutFrancis (N.Y.) winner, TBA At Tampa, Fla. Louisville-BYU winner vs. South Florida-LSU winner, TBA Regional Semifinals At Albany, N.Y. Saturday, March 28 Rutgers-Seton Hall—Connecticut-Francis (N.Y.) winner vs. Texas-Western Kentucky—California-Wichita State winner, TBA Dayton-Iowa State—Kentucky-Tennessee State winner vs. Louisville-BYU—South FloridaLSU winner, TBA Regional Championship Monday, March 30 Semifinal winners SPOKANE REGIONAL First Round Friday, March 20 At Durham, N.C. Duke (21-10) vs. Albany (NY) (24-8), 9 a.m. Mississippi State (26-6) vs. Tulane (22-10), 11:30 a.m. At Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State (26-4) vs. South Dakota State (24-8), 2 p.m. George Washington (29-3) vs. Gonzaga (247), 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 At College Park, Md. Princeton (30-0) vs. Green Bay (28-4), 8 a.m. Maryland (30-2) vs. New Mexico State (227), 10:30 a.m. At Knoxville, Tenn. Chattanooga (29-3) vs. Pittsburgh (19-11), 9 a.m. Tennessee (27-5) vs. Boise State (22-10), 10:30 a.m. Second Round Sunday, March 22 At Corvallis, Ore. George Washington-Gonzaga winner vs. Oregon State-South Dakota State winner, TBA At Durham, N.C. Duke-Albany (NY) winner vs. Mississippi State-Tulane winner, TBA Monday, March 23 At College Park, Md. Princeton-Green Bay winner vs. MarylandNew Mexico State winner, TBA At Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee-Boise State winner vs. Chattanooga-Pittsburgh winner, TBA Regional Semifinals At Spokane Saturday, March 28 Princeton-Green Bay—Maryland-New Mexico State winner vs. Duke-Albany (NY)—Mississippi State-Tulane winner, TBA George Washington-Gonzaga—Oregon State-South Dakota State winner vs. TennesseeBoise State—Chattanooga-Pittsburgh winner, TBA Regional Championship Monday, March 30 Semifinal winners OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL First Round Friday, March 20 At Notre Dame, Ind. Minnesota (23-9) vs. DePaul (26-7), 2 p.m. Notre Dame (31-2) vs. Montana (24-8), 4:30 p.m. At Iowa City Washington (23-9) vs. Miami (19-12), 9 a.m. Iowa (24-7) vs. American (24-8), 11:30 a.m. At Waco, Texas Northwestern (23-8) vs. Arkansas (17-13), 9 a.m. Baylor (30-3) vs. Northwestern State (19-14), 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21 At Stanford, Calif. Oklahoma (20-11) vs. Quinnipiac (31-3), 1 p.m. Stanford (24-9) vs. CS Northridge (23-9), 3:30 p.m. Second Round Sunday, March 22 At Notre Dame, Ind. Notre Dame-Montana winner vs. MinnesotaDePaul winner, TBA At Iowa City Washington-Miami winner vs. Iowa-American winner, TBA At Waco, Texas Baylor-Northwestern State winner vs. Northwestern-Arkansas winner, TBA Monday, March 23 At Stanford, Calif. Oklahoma-Quinnipiac winner vs. StanfordCS Northridge winner, TBA Regional Semifinals At Oklahoma City Friday, March 27 Notre Dame-Montana—Minnesota-DePaul winner vs. Oklahoma-Quinnipiac—Stanford-CS Northridge winner, TBA Washington-Miami—Iowa-American winner vs. Baylor-Northwestern State—NorthwesternArkansas winner, TBA Regional Championship Sunday, March 29 Semifinal winners GREENSBORO REGIONAL First Round Friday, March 20 At Columbia, S.C. South Carolina (30-2) vs. Savannah State (21-10), 2 p.m. Syracuse (21-9) vs. Nebraska (21-10), 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 At Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina (24-8) vs. Liberty (26-6), 8 a.m. Ohio State (23-10) vs. James Madison (293), 10:30 a.m. At Tempe, Ariz. Texas A&M (23-9) vs. Arkansas-Little Rock (28-4), 1 p.m. Arizona State (27-5) vs. Ohio (27-4), 3;30 p.m. At Tallahassee, Fla. Florida Gulf Coast (30-2) vs. Oklahoma State (20-11), 8 a.m. Florida State (29-4) vs. Alabama State (1714), 10:30 a.m. Second Round Sunday, March 22 At Columbia, S.C. Syracuse-Nebraska winner vs. South Carolina-Savannah State winner, TBA Monday, March 23 At Chapel Hill, N.C. Ohio State-James Madison winner vs. North Carolina-Liberty winner, TBA At Tempe, Ariz. Texas A&M-Arkansas-Little Rock winner vs. Arizona State-Ohio winner, TBA At Tallahassee, Fla. Florida Gulf Coast-Oklahoma State winner vs. Florida State-Alabama State winner, TBA Regional Semifinals At Greensboro, N.C. Friday, March 27 Syracuse-Nebraska—South Carolina-Savannah State winner vs. Ohio State-James Madison—North Carolina-Liberty winner, TBA Texas A&M-Arkansas-Little Rock—Arizona State-Ohio winner vs. Florida Gulf CoastOklahoma State—Florida State-Alabama State winner, TBA Regional Championship Sunday, March 29 Semifinal winners FINAL FOUR At Tampa, Fla. National Semifinals

Sunday, April 5 Albany Champion vs. Spokane champion, TBA Oklahoma City champion vs. Greensboro champion, TBA National Championship Tuesday, April 7 Semifinal winners

Women’s NIT All Times TBA First Round Wednesday’s games Eastern Washington (20-11) at Washington State (17-14) Cleveland State (19-12) at Michigan (16-14) Radford (17-13) at East Carolina (21-10) Tenn.-Martin (22-10) at Mississippi (17-13) Western Michigan (20-12) at Arkansas State (23-10) Thursday’s games Sacramento State (16-15) at Pacific (21-9) San Francisco (19-13) at Fresno State (22-9) Northern Colorado (20-12) at Colorado State (23-7) Creighton (17-13) at South Dakota (25-7) CS Bakersfield (23-8) at UCLA (13-18) Long Beach State (22-9) at San Diego (24-6) Akron (22-8) at Kansas State (18-13) Missouri (17-13) at Northern Iowa (17-14) Texas Southern (19-10) at Southern Mississippi (22-10) Stephen F. Austin (23-7) at TCU (17-13) Virginia (17-13) at Old Dominion (20-12) Army (23-7) at St. John’s (21-10) Central Connecticut St. (19-12) at Fordham (20-11) Hampton (18-12) at Drexel (20-10) Buffalo (19-12) at West Virginia (18-14) Duquesne (21-10) at Youngstown State (2110) NC State (16-14) at ETSU (21-11) Hofstra (20-12) at Penn (20-8) Temple (16-16) at Marist (21-11) Elon (19-12) at Georgia Tech (18-14) Ball State (17-13) at Middle Tennessee (219) Friday’s games Hawaii (23-8) at St. Mary’s (Cal) (20-10) Wright State (25-8) at Toledo (18-13) Eastern Michigan (22-12) at Drake (20-10) Tulsa (17-13) at Missouri State (18-14) Maine (23-8) at Villanova (19-13) Richmond (18-13) at Stetson (23-7) Second Round March 21-24 E. Washington-Washington St. winner vs. Sacramento St.-Pacific winner San Francisco-Fresno St. winner vs. HawaiiSt. Mary’s (Cal) N. Colorado-Colorado St. winner vs. Creighton-South Dakota winner CS Bakersfield-UCLA winner vs. Long Beach St.-San Diego winner Cleveland St.-Michigan winner vs. Wright St.-Toledo winner Akron-Kansas St. winner vs. Missouri-N. Iowa winner E. Michigan-Drake winner vs. Tulsa-Missouri St. winner Texas Southern-Southern Mississippi winner vs. Stephen F. Austin-TCU winner Ball State-Middle Tennessee winner vs. W. Michigan-Arkansas St. winner Elon-Georgia Tech winner vs. Tenn.-MartinMississippi winner Temple-Marist winner vs. Hofstra-Penn winner Radford-East Carolina winner vs. NC StateETSU winner Duquesne-Youngstown St. vs. RichmondStetson winner Buffalo-West Virginia winner vs. HamptonDrexel winner Cent. Connecticut St.-Fordham winner vs. Army-St. John’s winner Maine-Villanova winner vs. Virginia-Old Dominion winner Third Round March 25-27 TBD Quarterfinals March 28-30 TBD Semifinals April 1-2 TBD Championship Saturday, April 4 Semifinal winners, 12 p.m.

HOCKEY NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 71 44 20 7 95 208 195 68 39 25 4 82 193 184 69 38 26 5 81 205 181 69 34 22 13 81 186 172 69 34 27 8 76 193 193 70 21 41 8 50 145 231 70 19 39 12 50 164 239 Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 69 44 20 5 93 214 170 Nashville 71 43 21 7 93 203 173 Chicago 68 41 21 6 88 198 157 Minnesota 69 38 24 7 83 196 173 Winnipeg 69 34 23 12 80 191 186 Colorado 69 32 26 11 75 184 193 Dallas 70 32 28 10 74 218 229 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 70 43 20 7 93 184 157 Tampa Bay 71 43 21 7 93 230 184 Detroit 68 38 19 11 87 200 183 Boston 69 36 23 10 82 184 175 Ottawa 68 33 24 11 77 194 180 Florida 69 31 24 14 76 170 192 Toronto 71 27 38 6 60 188 226 Buffalo 69 19 43 7 45 132 234 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 68 44 17 7 95 207 158 N.Y. Islanders 71 43 24 4 90 221 199 Pittsburgh 69 39 20 10 88 196 173 Washington 71 38 23 10 86 209 175 Philadelphia 71 29 27 15 73 186 202 New Jersey 69 29 29 11 69 158 179 Columbus 69 30 35 4 64 180 218 Carolina 68 26 34 8 60 161 187 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday’s games Washington 4, Buffalo 3, SO Tampa Bay 4, Montreal 2 Edmonton 4, Toronto 1 Los Angeles 1, Arizona 0 Today’s games Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 4 p.m. Ottawa at Carolina, 4 p.m. Buffalo at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 4:30 p.m. Minnesota at Nashville, 5 p.m. San Jose at Winnipeg, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. St. Louis at Calgary, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Anaheim Vancouver Calgary Los Angeles San Jose Arizona Edmonton

Capitals 4, Sabres 3 (SO) Washington Buffalo

1 1 1 0 — 4 2 0 1 0 — 3

Washington won shootout 1-0 First Period—1, Buffalo, Ennis 18 (Ristolainen, Gionta), 5:02 (pp). 2, Washington, Glencross 13 (Ward, Niskanen), 9:23 (pp). 3, Buffalo, Hodgson 5 (Schaller), 10:08. Second Period—4, Washington, Green 6 (Johansson, Laich), 6:09. Third Period—5, Washington, Kuznetsov 8 (Niskanen), 5:55 (pp). 6, Buffalo, Larsson 4 (Ruhwedel, Moulson), 13:50. Overtime—None. Shootout—Washington 1 (Kuznetsov G, Backstrom NG), Buffalo 0 (Ennis NG, Moulson NG, Varone NG). Shots on Goal—Washington 11-15-5-7— 38. Buffalo 15-8-7-3—33. Goalies—Washington, Holtby. Buffalo, Lindback. A—19,070 (19,070). T—2:38.

Lightning 4, Canadiens 2 Montreal Tampa Bay

0 1 1 — 2 2 1 1 — 4

First Period—1, Tampa Bay, Filppula 12 (Hedman, Stamkos), 10:07 (pp). 2, Tampa Bay, Stamkos 38, 15:58. Second Period—3, Tampa Bay, Hedman 10 (Killorn, Callahan), 2:45. 4, Montreal, Plekanec 21 (Subban, Markov), 11:10 (pp). Third Period—5, Montreal, Parenteau 7 (Plekanec), :34. 6, Tampa Bay, Stamkos 39 (Namestnikov, Garrison), 18:55 (en-pp). Shots on Goal—Montreal 12-12-10—34. Tampa Bay 14-11-9—34. Goalies—Montreal, Price. Tampa Bay, Bishop. A—19,204 (19,204). T—2:41.

Oilers 4, Maple Leafs 1 Toronto Edmonton

1 0 0 — 1 4 0 0 — 4

First Period—1, Edmonton, Pouliot 15 (Eberle, Nugent-Hopkins), :53. 2, Edmonton, Eberle 19 (Schultz, Nugent-Hopkins), 7:16 (pp). 3, Edmonton, Pouliot 16 (Yakupov, Aulie), 8:08. 4, Edmonton, Lander 6 (Purcell, Eberle), 10:59 (pp). 5, Toronto, van Riemsdyk 24 (Phaneuf, Kessel), 13:27 (pp). Second Period—None. Third Period—None. Shots on Goal—Toronto 8-13-8—29. Edmonton 14-8-10—32. Goalies—Toronto, Bernier, Reimer. Edmonton, Scrivens. A—16,839 (16,839). T—2:31.

Kings 1, Coyotes 0 Arizona Los Angeles

0 0 0 — 0 0 1 0 — 1

First Period—None. Second Period—1, Los Angeles, Andreoff 1 (Nolan, McNabb), 18:55.

Third Period—None. Shots on Goal—Arizona 6-10-9—25. Los Angeles 10-14-11—35. Goalies—Arizona, Smith. Los Angeles, Quick. A—18,230 (18,230). T—2:25.

Western Hockey League WESTERN CONFERENCE U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt x-Everett 69 41 20 3 5 230 188 90 x-Portland 68 41 21 2 4 270 220 88 x-Seattle 68 34 25 4 5 195 191 77 x-Spokane 68 34 30 3 1 208 208 72 Tri-City 68 29 36 0 3 178 227 61 B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt y-Kelowna 69 51 13 4 1 294 175 107 x-Victoria 70 38 28 3 1 237 212 80 Prince George 69 29 35 2 3 213 287 63 Kamloops 69 27 35 4 3 206 249 61 Vancouver 70 27 40 1 2 184 242 57 EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt y-Brandon 69 51 11 4 3 321 209 109 x-Regina 69 37 22 5 5 257 224 84 Swift Current 69 32 32 1 4 208 234 69 Moose Jaw 69 30 34 4 1 206 249 65 Prince Albert 69 29 36 2 2 203 246 62 Saskatoon 70 19 47 2 2 192 299 42 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt x-Calgary 69 42 22 1 4 281 198 89 x-Medicine Hat 69 42 23 2 2 253 208 88 x-Red Deer 69 37 22 4 6 230 219 84 x-Kootenay 69 36 29 1 3 236 240 76 x-Edmonton 70 33 30 4 3 212 196 73 Lethbridge 69 20 41 5 3 194 287 48 z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; x-clinched playoff berth. Note: Division leaders ranked in top two positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns Monday’s games No games scheduled Today’s games Swift Current at Moose Jaw Brandon at Regina Tri-City at Seattle

SOCCER MLS WESTERN CONFERENCE W D L Pts GA Pts FC Dallas 2 0 0 6 1 6 Los Angeles 1 1 0 4 2 4 Seattle 1 0 1 3 3 3 San Jose 1 0 1 3 3 3 Houston 1 0 1 3 1 3 Vancouver 1 0 1 3 3 3 Real Salt Lake 0 2 0 2 3 2 Portland 0 2 0 2 2 2 Colorado 0 1 0 1 0 1 Sporting Kansas City 0 1 1 1 4 1 EASTERN CONFERENCE W D L Pts GA Pts New York City FC 1 1 0 4 1 4 Orlando City 1 1 0 4 1 4 Columbus 1 0 1 3 1 3 D.C. United 1 0 0 3 0 3 Toronto FC 1 0 1 3 3 3 Philadelphia 0 2 0 2 3 2 New York 0 1 0 1 1 1 Montreal 0 0 1 0 1 0 Chicago 0 0 2 0 3 0 New England 0 0 2 0 5 0 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Friday’s games FC Dallas at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Saturday’s games Montreal at New England, noon New York City FC at Colorado, 1 p.m. Vancouver at Orlando City, 4:30 p.m. Portland at Sporting Kansas City, 5:30 p.m. Houston at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

DEALS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned INF Christian Walker to Norfolk (IL) and RHP Dylan Bundy to Bowie (EL). Reassigned RHP Hunter Harvey to their minor league camp. Released LHP Mark Hendrickson. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Reassigned RHP Trevor Gott, C Stephen McGee, LHP Sean Newcomb, LHP Atahualpa Severino, LHP Nate Smith, SS Eric Stamets and C Jackson Williams to their minor league camp. MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned LHP Jason Wheeler and RHP Lester Oliveros to Rochester (IL) and INF Miguel Sano to Chattanooga (SL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Reassigned C Trent Garrison, RHP Nick Goody, C Juan Graterol, LHP James Pazos, RHP Diego Moreno, RHP Luis Severino, OF Jake Cave, INF Cito Culver, OF Aaron Judge and LHP Tyler Webb to their minor league camp. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned INF Rangel Ravelo to Nashville (PCL) and INF Renato Nunez to Midland (Texas). National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned INF Jose Peraza to Gwinnett (IL), RHP Tyrell Jenkins to Mississippi (SL) and RHP Mauricio Cabrera and LHP Yean Carlos Gil to Carolina (Carolina). Reassigned LHP Brady Feigl and C Jose Yepez to their minor league camp. CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned RHP Dylan Axelrod, RHP Carlos Contreras, RHP Daniel Corcino, LHP Ryan Dennick and LHP David Holmberg to Louisville (IL) and LHP Amir Garrett to Daytona (FSL). Reassigned C Ramon Cabrera, RHP Jon Moscot and OF Felix Perez to their minor league camp. CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned INF Christian Villanueva and C Rafael Lopez to Iowa (PCL). Assigned RHPs Corey Black, Pierce Johnson, Armando Rivero and Donn Roach; LHP Hunter Cervenka and INF Logan Watkins to their minor league camp. COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned LHP Tyler Anderson to their minor league camp. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Reassigned RHP Chris Anderson, LHP Julio Urias, RHP Josh Ravin and LHP Ryan Buchter to their minor league camp. Optioned RHP Zach Lee, LHP Chris Reed, RHP Mike Bolsinger, RHP Joe Wieland and RHP Carlos Frias to their minor league camp. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned C Parker Berberet to their minor league camp. Signed C Tyler LaTorre and OF Ariel Estades to minor league contracts. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed LHP Cliff Lee on the 60-day DL. Optioned LHPs Jesse Biddle and Adam Morgan, RHP Ethan Martin and OF Aaron Altherr to their minor league camp. Reassigned RHPs Sean O’Sullivan, Seth Rosin, Mike Nesseth and C John Hester to their minor league camp. Released OF Xavier Paul. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Reassigned INF Stetson Allie, RHP Wilfredo Boscan, OF Keon Broxton, RHP Tyler Glasnow, RHP Adrian Sampson and RHP Angel Sanchez to their minor league camp. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned OF Brian Goodwin to Syracuse (IL) and LHPs Sammy Solis and Felipe Rivero to Harrisburg (EL). FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed Kurt Coleman to a two-year contract. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed G Vladimir Ducasse to a one-year contract. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed DB Tramon Williams. Agreed to terms with DL Randy Starks. HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed NT Vince Wilfork. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed DB Ron Parker. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Named Andrew Janocko quality control-offense coach and Robert Rodriguez assistant defensive line coach. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed TE Scott Chandler. NEW YORK GIANTS — Re-signed G John Jerry and CB Chykie Brown. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Released QB Matt Schaub. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — LB Chris Borland announced his retirement. TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms with CB Perrish Cox. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed S Jeron Johnson. HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL). COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Recalled LW Ryan Craig from Springfield (AHL). DALLAS STARS — Reassigned D Jamie Oleksiak to Texas (AHL). VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Recalled G Jacob Markstrom from the Utica (AHL). Reassigned G Joacim Eriksson to Utica. SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW SC — Waived F Sagi Lev-Ari. NEW YORK RED BULLS — Signed D Kemar Lawrence. COLLEGE ALABAMA — Named John Brannen men’s interim basketball coach. ARIZONA STATE — Suspended junior LB Davon Durant for a violation of team rules. COLORADO — Announced sophomore G Dustin Thomas is leaving the men’s basketball program. GEORGE MASON — Fired men’s basketball coach Paul Hewitt. GEORGIA — Announced the retirement of women’s basketball coach Andy Landers. PENNSYLVANIA — Named Steve Donahue men’s basketball coach. SAN DIEGO — Fired men’s basketball coach Bill Grier. UMBC — Suspended Mackenzie Reese, Alyssa Semones, Amber Kovalick, Meghan Milani and Brittany Marquess indefinitely from the women’s lacrosse team after being accused of threatening freshman teammates in text messages.

Sounders From Page C1

getting to play on grass, the new lease does include provisions to replace the FieldTurf playing surface at least every four years, and possibly more frequently, Hanauer said, starting with next season. This is Seattle’s fourth season playing on the existing field, which was installed after the 2011 football season. Because newer FieldTurf plays more like grass, the Sounders would have preferred to replace the field more frequently, but as Hanauer put it, “you get some things you want, you give some things you want.” The Seahawks, meanwhile, like playing on the matted down older turf because it is a faster surface. Hanauer said the new lease also includes “a commitment to continue to invest in and research technologies for maintaining and servicing the turf, and managing it in a way that helps to maintain it at a higher level for soccer.” Also included in the new lease, Hanauer said, are provisions to make scheduling easier for the Sounders.

Baseball From Page C1

championship as well. After all, he pointed out, a team from the North Region has won six of the last eight league titles. “The North Division is so tough,” he said. “Whoever comes out of the North (to the NWAC tournament) is going to have a real good shot to make some noise in that tournament and maybe to walk away with it. ... We have to figure out how to win games in our division, and in doing that it will prepare us for the high level of the NWAC tournament.” Another likely contender is 2013 league champion Everett CC, which also has a squad comprised largely of newcomers. And the good news, said longtime Trojans coach Levi Lacey, “is that we brought in a really good class. We’re starting five freshmen now and I really like our ballclub. We’re young and athletic, and it’s a good group of young men.” Despite starting slowly at the plate, sophomore first baseman John Naff from Marysville Pilchuck should be one of the top bats in the Everett CC lineup. Naff has already committed to play next season at Washington. Another Marysville Pilchuck product, freshman Alex Gray, is one of the team’s starting pitchers. Among other freshmen Lacey will count on are center fielder Kory Longacre from Shorewood and Tate Budnick from Edmonds-Woodway. Every year Edmonds CC and Everett CC have a healthy rivalry on the field and in their quest for fresh talent from in and around Snohomish County. The rivalry “is a lot of fun,” Kelly said. The teams traditionally close their regular seasons with a four-game weekend series, and “we know those games are going to be high energy. “We want to compete against the best teams,” he added, “and year in year out (the Trojans) are usually one of those teams.” Lacey agrees. The rivalry with Edmonds CC “is fun and I like it. It’s what it’s all about. And what it does, it teaches (both teams) how to win. I think it brings the best out of their guys and out of our guys.”

The Daily Herald Tuesday, 03.17.2017

First Round

Second Round

1 UConn (32-1)

Mar. 23

8 Rutgers (22-9)

Mar. 29-30

9 Seton Hall (28-5)

Tampa, Fla. Lexington , Ky.

16 Montana (24-8) 8 Minnesota (23-9) Fri., 5 p.m.

Mar. 29-30

9 DePaul (26-7) Mar. 27

Mar. 28

5 Texas (22-10)

From Page C1

1 Notre Dame (31-2) Fri., 7:30 p.m.

Mar. 22

Elite Eight

March 20-21

5 Oklahoma (20-11)

Fri., 5 p.m.

Sat., 4 p.m.

12 W. Ky. (30-4) Mar. 22

4 California (23-9)

12 Quinnipiac (31-3)

Final Four

Mar. 23

Tampa Bay

Fri., 7:30 p.m.

Sat., 6:30 p.m.

April 5

13 Wichita St. (29-4)

ALBANY

OKLAHOMA CITY

Mar. 30

Mar. 29

Sat., 6:30 p.m.

11 LSU (17-13)

13 CSUN (23-9) 6 Washington (23-9) Fri., Noon

Mar. 22

Mar. 23

3 Louisville (25-6)

4 Stanford (24-9)

Sat., 4 p.m.

11 Miami (FL) (19-12) 3 Iowa (24 -7) Fri., 2:30 p.m.

14 BYU (23-9) Mar. 28

7 Dayton (25-6)

National Championship

Fri., Noon

10 Iowa St. (18-12)

Mar. 27

7 Northwestern (23-8) Fri., Noon

April 7

Mar. 22

2 Kentucky (23-9)

14 American (24-8) Waco •, Texas

Mar. 22

10 Arkansas (17-13) 2 Baylor (30-3) Fri., 2:30 p.m.

Fri., 2:30 p.m.

15 Tenn. St. (18-12)

15 Nwestern St. (19-14)

1 Maryland (30-2)

1 S. Carolina (30-2)

16 New Mex. St. (22-7)

16 Savannah St. (21-10)

Fri., 5 p.m.

Sat., 1:30 p.m.

Mar. 22

Mar. 23

8 Princeton (30-0)

Columbia, S.C.

College Park, Md.

March 27-28

Elite Eight

Sat., 6:30 p.m.

March 22-23

Iowa City

8 Syracuse (21-9) Fri., 7:30 p.m.

Sat., 11 a.m.

9 Green Bay (28-4)

9 Nebraska (21-10) Mar. 27

Mar. 28

5 Miss. St. (26-6)

5 Ohio St. (23-10) Sat., 1:30 p.m.

Fri., 2:30 p.m.

12 Tulane (22-10)

Chapel Hill, N.C.

Durham, N.C.

Sweet 16

March 27-28

Sat., 9 p.m.

16 St. Fran. Bklyn (15-18)

6 South Fla. (26-7)

12 James Madison (29-3) Mar. 23

Mar. 22

4 Duke (21-10) 13 Albany (NY) (24-8) 6 G. Washington (29-3)

SPOKANE

GREENSBORO

Mar. 30

Mar. 29

Fri., 7:30 p.m.

11 Gonzaga (24-7) 3 Oregon St. (26-4)

13 Liberty (26-6) 6 Texas A&M (23-9) Sat., 4 p.m.

Mar. 23

Mar. 22

11 UALR (28-4) 3 Arizona St. (27-5) Sat., 6:30 p.m.

Fri., 5 p.m.

14 S. Dakota St. (24-8)

7 FGCU (30-2) Sat., 11 a.m.

All times Eastern

10 Pittsburgh (19-11)

10 Okla. St. (20-11) Mar. 23

Mar. 23

Sat., 1:30 p.m.

2 Florida St. (29-4) Sat., 1:30 p.m.

15 Boise St. (22-10)

15 Alabama St. (17-14)

Tallahassee, Fla.

Sat., 11 a.m.

14 Ohio (27-4)

Mar. 27

Mar. 28

7 Chattanooga (29-3)

2 Tennessee (27-5)

4 North Carolina (24-8) Sat., 11 a.m.

Fri., Noon

Tempe, Ariz.

Corvallis, N.C.

Sweet 16

Second Round

Stanford, Calif.

Berkeley, Calif.

March 22-23

Seager

First Round Notre Dame, Ind.

Storrs, Conn.

March 20-21

Knoxville, Tenn.

Women’s NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

Sixth-seeded Huskies play Miami NCAA W BRACKET: Bracket for the 2015 NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Championship; 5c x 8 inches; 245.5 mm x 203 mm; with related stories; staff; ETA 8:30 p.m.

Editor’s Note: It is mandatory to include all sources that accompany this graphic when repurposing or editing it for publication

Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington is returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007. The Huskies were an at-large selection when the tournament brackets were announced on Monday. Washington will be the No. 6 seed in the Oklahoma City Region and take on No. 11 seed Miami at 9 a.m. on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa. The winner of that game will face the winner of the game between No. 3 seed Iowa and 14th-seeded American on Sunday. Washington went 23-9 overall and 11-7 in the Pac-12 Conference, finishing fifth overall. The Huskies were knocked out by California in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament, ending any hopes of getting a top-four seed in the NCAAs and possibly hosting games in the first two rounds. Washington has victories this season over Texas A&M, Florida State, Oregon State and California, all teams that made the NCAA field. The Huskies earned their 17th NCAA Tournament bid. It is the first selection for the Dawgs under head coach Mike Neighbors who is in his second season at the helm of the Washington program and boasts a career record of 43-23.

UConn is No. 1 seed Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are ready to begin their quest for a third straight national championship. The Huskies earned the first overall in the women’s NCAA Tournament and placed in the Albany Region. They are looking for their 10th overall title, which would tie Auriemma with UCLA men’s coach John Wooden for most all-time. “This is why you coach,” Auriemma said of going for a third straight championship. “This is why you come to Connecticut if you are one of these players. Are we mature enough to handle it? We will find that out very soon.” Though Connecticut is favored to three-peat, Auriemma said

ELAINE THOMPSON / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington’s Kelsey Plum helped the Huskies compile a 23-9 record and advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007.

winning another title isn’t a guarantee. “The fact that everybody thinks it’s a done deal, that we’re going to win the whole thing,” Auriemma said, “those are probably people who have never coached, or haven’t coached in a Final Four or have won a national championship.” Joining the Huskies as top seeds in the 64-team tournament that begins Friday are Maryland, South Carolina and Notre Dame. Notre Dame and UConn, former Big East rivals, met in the national championship game last season as undefeated teams with the Huskies coming away with the victory. The pair played earlier this season in South Bend, Indiana, and the Huskies won by 18 points. UConn also beat South Carolina on Feb. 9 by 25. The Huskies, who are led by Breanna Stewart, seem to be improving and have been rolling — winning games by an average of 42

points this season. UConn will open on Saturday in Storrs, Connecticut, against St. Francis, Brooklyn, which is making its first tournament appearance. The Terriers (15-18) are the 10th team to enter the NCAAs with a losing record. The Irish are the top seed in the Oklahoma City Region. Notre Dame has played in the past four Final Fours, but have come up short of a title each time. Baylor, Iowa and Stanford are the top seeds in the region that will try and derail the Irish. The Gamecocks will face Savannah State in the first round, a team they beat by 62 points earlier this year. Florida State, Arizona State and North Carolina will try and stop South Carolina in the Greensboro Region. Last season the Gamecocks lost to North Carolina in the regional semifinals. “Obviously, last year left a sour taste in our mouths and if ever you

want a chance to do it over, I’d like to do it over,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. Maryland is the top seed in the Spokane Region. The Terrapins became the second team to go unbeaten in the Big Ten, the conference they just joined this year. They will open up against New Mexico State on Saturday. Undefeated Princeton, which is the 15th team to enter the NCAA Tournament unbeaten, is an eightseed — the highest in Ivy League history. The Tigers will face Green Bay. It’s the third time in five tournament appearances that the Tigers will play in the 8 vs. 9 game. “They had a historic year,” NCAA women’s basketball committee chair Dru Hancock said. “When it came to where to seed them, they didn’t have any wins in the Top 25. Their strength of schedule wasn’t great. Twenty one of the 30 wins came with an RPI over 100. “The committee is very excited about the Green Bay-Princeton matchup ... they’ll have a chance to show the entire country what they can do.” Other teams in Spokane include No. 2 Tennessee and third seed Oregon State. All teams in the field would like to get to the national championship game April 7 in Tampa, Florida. This season the women’s tournament moved its games up one day in the first two rounds and the regionals. The Final Four is still being played on Sunday (semifinals) and Tuesday (title game). The NCAA also decided to go back to rewarding the top 16 seeds with home games in the opening two rounds for the first time since 2003. By awarding the sites on merit the Gamecocks were allowed to host the first two rounds despite the state flying the Confederate flag on Statehouse grounds. The NCAA banned South Carolina and other schools in the state from hosting championships held at predetermined sites because of the state’s decision to fly the Confederate flag. Mississippi schools also face the same NCAA rules.

walk-off drive, in a 5-3 victory over Houston that enabled the Mariners to end an eight-game skid. It signaled a turnaround for Seager and the Mariners. “He’s a guy who can hit,” teammate Robinson Cano said. “Everybody knew that even before I came here. Sometimes, we just talk about who is pitching, and what he’s got. “He’s a guy who listens, and that’s why he’s so successful. He can be really good. Trust me ... you will see in the next few years how good he can be.” By season’s end, Seager was an All-Star, had his Gold Glove and, shortly thereafter, a new seven-year contract for $100 million that wiped out his three arbitration years and four years of possible free agency. “I think he proved to himself what he can do,” manager Lloyd McClendon said. “Ultimately, I think Kyle has the type of personality and work ethic that should take him to a MVP-type of season. “I look for that in the very near future. He can do it (this) year if he wants to.” Meanwhile, Seager tweaks his swing. “Just like always,” he confirmed. “I’ve found some stuff that I like. I’ve found some moves that I think will help me. Now, it’s just kind of refining it and getting it consistent.” One goal is a continuing process from last season to refine his swing to enable him to hit the ball to all fields with power. Opposing defenses often overshifted their alignments last year and, increasingly, he made then pay. “Just staying with that process,” Seager said. “When you get into better hitting positions, you’re able to do different things. I’m finding ways to not only get into those positions, but be explosive in those positions. “If you get into those positions, but you’re not really using your hips or your body as well as you should, you’re going to lose a little bit. So I’m trying to get everything together.” McClendon spent seven years as a hitting coach in Detroit before coming to the Mariners. He looks at Seager’s swing, from that perspective, and sees hitter who. “When you become that type of hitter,” McClendon said, “you become dangerous. You’re not just a pull hitter. He’s ahead of the game. He feels good about where he is. “I think he’ll have an even better year than he did last year.” Seager said the goal is simple: Hit the ball hard to all fields. “I don’t know that I’ll ever have that much power to (left field),” he said, “but I need to be able to drive the gap. I need to be able to hit doubles out there and, occasionally maybe, run into one. “For me, I need to be able to keep the ball out of the air to left field. If I can hit it hard on a line, that’s ideal for me.” And the Mariners.

MARINERS | Notebook

Mariners-Dodgers game in Los Angeles designated as Civil Rights Game By Bob Dutton The News Tribune

PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seattle Mariners’ game on April 15 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles was designated Monday by Major League Baseball as the annual Civil Rights Game. The Civil Rights Game dates to

2007 and seeks to pay tribute to those connected to the nation’s civil rights movement, but this marks the first time it will be held in conjunction with annual Jackie Robinson Day observance. Baseball began honoring Robinson each year in 2004 on the anniversary of his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, which marked

the breaking of the sport’s color barrier. All clubs take part each year in Jackie Robinson Day ceremonies, which include having all field personnel wear Robinson’s No. 42. This is the first time the Mariners will participate in the Civil Rights Game.

King’s Court

Want to be on hand in the King’s Court to watch Felix Hernandez pitch the season opener on April 6 against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field? The Mariners are putting a limited number of such tickets into a lottery for those who register at www.mariners.com/felix. Those selected can purchase seats

located in specific King’s Court sections for $55. The purchase price includes a King’s Court T-shirt and a K Towel. Registration began Monday and runs through 11:59 p.m. on March 26. A random drawing will take place on March 27, and winners will be notified via email on March 30. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. on March 31.

Tuesday, 03.17.2015 The Daily Herald

Western WA Northwest Weather

55°45°

Rather cloudy today with brief showers. Periods of rain tonight, but a passing shower near the Cascades. A shower in the area tomorrow.

Bellingham 56/43

Showers and sunbreaks

TOMORROW

56°46° A few isolated showers

THURSDAY

Mountains

Oak Harbor 55/46

Arlington Eastern WA 57/42 Granite Clouds and sunshine toFalls day; a shower in the east. Marysvile 55/43 Clear tonight; a shower 55/47 in the east. Partly sunny Langley EVERETT Lake Stevens tomorrow. 55/45 55/46 55/43 Mukilteo Snohomish Gold Bar 55/46 56/45 56/44 Lynnwood Mill Creek Index Monroe Sultan 56/45 52/40 56/45 56/45 56/44 Kirkland Redmond 56/46 56/46 Seattle Bellevue 57/48 58/47

60°46° 59°48°

Drier day, increasing evening rain

SATURDAY

54°44°

Mostly cloudy with rain at times

Mount Vernon 56/44

Stanwood 55/45

Chance of showers

FRIDAY

Mostly cloudy today and tonight with rain at times. Snow levels mostly near 5,000 feet.

Port Orchard 57/45

Auburn 56/45

Puget Sound

Wind northwest 4-8 knots today. Seas under a foot. Brief showers. Wind south 4-8 knots tonight. Seas under a foot. A shower.

Tides

Time

High Low High Low

Almanac Everett

Feet

3:48 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 2:55 p.m. 9:35 p.m.

10.9 5.1 10.0 0.2

Port Townsend High Low High Low

Time

through 5 p.m. yesterday High/low ..................................... 53/42 Normal high/low ....................... 52/40 Records (1947/1917) ................. 63/21 Barometric pressure (noon) ... 30.25 S 24 hours ending 5 p.m. ............... 0.52” Month to date ............................. 2.07” Normal month to date ............... 1.55” Year to date ................................. 8.01” Normal year to date ................... 8.96”

through 5 p.m. yesterday High/low ..................................... 57/37 Normal high/low ....................... 52/40 Records (2010/2009) ................. 62/30 Barometric pressure (noon) ... 30.27 S 24 hours ending 5 p.m. .............. Trace Month to date ............................. 0.99” Normal month to date ............... 2.24” Year to date ............................... 12.34” Normal year to date ................. 11.71”

Arlington

Whidbey Island

Air Quality Index

Planets

Sun and Moon

Yesterday’s offender ....... Particulates

Good: 0-50; Moderate: 51-100, Unhealthy (for sensitive groups): 101-150; Unhealthy: 151-200; Very unhealthy: 201300; Hazardous: 301-500 WA Dept. of Environmental Quality

More Information Road Reports:

www.wsdot.wa.gov

Avalanche Reports:

www.nwac.noaa.gov

Mercury ..... Venus ......... Mars ........... Jupiter ........ Saturn ........ Uranus ....... Neptune ..... Pluto ...........

Rises 6:53 a.m. 8:25 a.m. 8:05 a.m. 3:08 p.m. 1:10 a.m. 7:58 a.m. 6:47 a.m. 4:06 a.m.

Sets ........ 5:21 p.m. ...... 10:19 p.m. ........ 9:18 p.m. ........ 6:02 a.m. ...... 10:18 a.m. ........ 8:54 p.m. ........ 5:30 p.m. ...... 12:57 p.m.

World Weather City

Today Hi/Lo/W Amsterdam 58/38/s Athens 56/43/c Baghdad 78/53/pc Bangkok 97/80/s Beijing 60/38/s Berlin 59/37/pc Buenos Aires 88/70/s Cairo 73/53/s Dublin 47/34/sh Hong Kong 77/70/pc Jerusalem 61/46/s Johannesburg 84/57/s London 55/40/sh

Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W 56/39/pc 53/41/pc 81/52/s 98/80/s 58/39/c 53/33/s 85/69/s 74/53/s 48/34/pc 78/69/pc 64/45/s 74/59/t 54/38/sh

Feet

3:33 a.m. 8:23 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 8:31 p.m.

8.1 5.0 7.6 -0.1

through 5 p.m. yesterday High/low ..................................... 56/42 Normal high/low ....................... 52/39 Records (1983/1982) ................. 65/28 Barometric pressure (noon) ... 30.28 S 24 hours ending 5 p.m. ............... 0.22” Month to date ............................. 1.02” Normal month to date ............... 0.81” Year to date ................................. 6.56” Normal year to date ................... 4.51”

Sunrise today ....................... Sunset tonight ..................... Moonrise today ................... Moonset today .....................

New Mar 20

First Mar 26

7:19 a.m. 7:17 p.m. 5:34 a.m. 4:17 p.m.

Full Apr 4

Last Apr 11

City

Today Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Madrid 61/39/pc 50/40/sh Manila 89/71/s 89/73/s Mexico City 74/47/pc 75/50/pc Moscow 44/26/s 46/27/s Paris 61/40/s 62/41/s Rio de Janeiro 86/74/t 86/74/t Riyadh 85/64/c 81/65/c Rome 59/46/r 63/44/pc Singapore 90/77/pc 90/77/pc Stockholm 49/32/pc 51/33/pc Sydney 78/67/pc 87/70/pc Tokyo 61/50/pc 62/50/c Toronto 38/22/pc 33/19/pc

what’s your

t What documents make your choices known to others? t Why is this important for you? It is your opportunity to communicate your choices to your family and your physician about the care you would or would not like to have.

54/40 57/40/pc Medicine Hat Seattle 47/26 55/33/pc 57/48 Libby Spokane Tacoma 63/35/s 46/36 49/38 58/42 57/43/pc Yakima Coeur d’Alene 63/35 56/42/pc Portland 49/39 58/45 Great Falls Walla Walla 63/34/s Newport Lewiston Missoula 48/32 57/45 55/47/pc 54/44 56/41 55/37 Salem 59/36/pc 59/43 Helena Pendleton 54/40/pc 54/40 57/40 54/36/s Eugene Bend 59/42 Butte 56/34/s 55/28 51/32 Ontario 58/42/pc 65/40 Medford 59/37/pc Boise 63/39 62/41/s 62/40 Klamath Falls 63/40/pc Eureka 57/27 Idaho Falls Twin Falls 68/33/s 57/43 64/38

62/40/c 49/39/sh 56/36/c

61/37/pc 54/34/pc 58/34/pc

56/46/sh 55/28/pc 59/42/c 57/27/pc 63/39/pc 58/45/pc

58/40/pc 58/29/pc 62/36/s 61/25/s 66/38/pc 62/39/s

64/41

City

Today Hi/Lo/W Albany 45/21/sh Albuquerque 68/45/c Amarillo 61/38/c Anchorage 43/30/s Atlanta 76/51/s Atlantic City 55/26/pc Austin 73/60/r Baltimore 66/28/pc Baton Rouge 84/64/pc Billings 45/38/c Birmingham 79/52/pc Boise 62/40/c Boston 48/21/sh Buffalo 38/20/sf Burlington, VT 38/13/sf Charleston, SC 83/53/s Charleston, WV 61/29/c Charlotte 77/41/s Cheyenne 53/37/c Chicago 47/30/s Cincinnati 54/28/pc Cleveland 41/24/pc Columbus, OH 48/25/pc Dallas 77/57/c Denver 65/42/c Des Moines 53/32/s Detroit 45/25/pc El Paso 68/52/pc Evansville 56/32/pc Fairbanks 32/10/s Fargo 49/32/s Fort Myers 87/66/s Fresno 76/52/pc Grand Rapids 41/23/pc Greensboro 77/37/pc Hartford 50/22/pc Honolulu 80/66/pc Houston 79/62/c Indianapolis 50/27/pc

Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W 31/18/pc 70/45/c 71/44/c 43/32/s 66/51/pc 39/27/pc 75/59/t 46/26/s 78/62/sh 56/33/sh 68/55/c 61/37/pc 29/16/pc 31/19/pc 23/11/sf 65/49/pc 50/32/s 61/44/pc 63/35/pc 49/35/pc 49/34/pc 38/27/s 46/30/s 64/54/t 72/41/pc 55/35/pc 46/28/s 70/53/pc 53/40/c 37/15/s 47/31/sn 86/66/s 76/52/pc 44/26/s 58/40/s 31/17/pc 82/66/s 73/61/t 49/32/pc

Redding 74/49

Roseburg Salem Montana Butte Great Falls Missoula Alaska Anchorage

62/42/pc 59/43/c

65/39/s 63/36/s

51/32/c 48/32/c 55/37/c

49/24/sn 54/31/sh 54/31/sh

43/30/s

43/32/s

Today Hi/Lo/W Jackson, MS 82/58/pc Kansas City 58/35/pc Knoxville 69/38/pc Las Vegas 83/61/pc Little Rock 76/46/pc Los Angeles 79/62/pc Louisville 60/32/pc Lubbock 66/42/sh Memphis 72/44/pc Miami 85/65/s Milwaukee 46/28/s Minneapolis 47/28/s Mobile 82/61/pc Montgomery 81/57/pc Newark 57/28/sh New Orleans 82/63/pc New York City 55/29/pc Norfolk 74/36/pc Oakland 68/48/pc Oklahoma City 64/47/c Omaha 54/31/pc Orlando 87/63/s Palm Springs 89/65/pc Philadelphia 62/30/pc Phoenix 89/68/pc Pittsburgh 50/25/pc Portland, ME 44/16/sn Portland, OR 58/45/pc Providence 51/23/pc

Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W 72/59/r 55/37/r 58/43/pc 77/57/c 51/46/r 76/59/pc 54/39/pc 67/45/c 54/48/r 85/69/s 46/33/pc 47/32/r 77/59/r 74/58/c 40/25/pc 78/62/sh 37/28/pc 48/35/s 68/48/s 55/45/r 57/34/c 84/65/pc 84/65/pc 43/28/pc 80/62/c 42/26/pc 27/13/pc 62/39/s 29/18/pc

City

Barrow -5/-16/pc Fairbanks 32/10/s Juneau 44/35/sn British Columbia Chilliwack 53/41/c Kelowna 56/34/c Vancouver 52/44/sh Victoria 55/40/sh City

Today Hi/Lo/W Raleigh 79/39/s Rapid City 45/28/c Reno 68/40/c Richmond 78/33/pc Sacramento 75/49/pc St. Louis 60/35/pc St. Petersburg 81/66/s Salt Lake City 74/46/pc San Antonio 70/60/r San Diego 77/64/pc San Francisco 67/52/pc San Jose 70/49/pc Stockton 75/47/pc Syracuse 36/18/sf Tallahassee 86/59/s Tampa 83/67/s Tempe 89/66/pc Topeka 59/36/pc Tucson 84/61/pc Tulsa 65/45/c Washington, DC 70/34/pc Wichita 61/39/c Winston-Salem 76/38/pc Yuma 90/64/pc

-4/-11/c 37/15/s 43/35/r 54/41/pc 58/33/pc 53/43/pc 56/43/pc Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W 58/39/s 52/30/pc 67/38/pc 54/33/s 78/48/s 55/40/c 83/67/s 61/38/c 77/60/t 73/62/pc 67/52/s 73/49/s 77/46/pc 26/12/sf 83/60/pc 84/68/s 80/60/c 56/37/r 74/54/c 52/42/r 51/34/s 48/37/r 58/41/s 86/62/pc

Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

National Extremes (for the 48 contiguous states) High: Death Valley, CA .................... 99 Low: Clayton Lake, ME ................... -10

Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.

NOME, Alaska — Defending champion Dallas Seavey has grabbed the lead from veteran musher Aaron Burmeister in Alaska’s 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Seavey was the first to reach the checkpoint at Koyuk, 123 miles from the finish line in Nome, even though he left the previous checkpoint at Shaktoolik more than an hour behind Burmeister. Seavey arrived

How will you deal with and face Serious Injury t Serious Illness t End of Life

t What life-sustaining treatments do you want?

Everett 55/45

Port Angeles

Calgary 37/26

56/43/sh 51/34/c 60/38/pc 56/44/sh 55/44/sh 60/35/pc 55/49/sh 58/41/sh 54/40/sh 50/39/c 49/38/c 57/48/sh 58/42/sh 57/45/pc 60/40/pc 63/35/pc

Associated Press

(Advance Care Plan)

t What values shape your choices for treatment?

Washington Bellingham Colville Ellensburg Forks Friday Harbor Moses Lake Ocean Shores Olympia Port Angeles Pullman Spokane Seattle Tacoma Walla Walla Wenatchee Yakima Idaho Boise Coeur d’Alene Sun Valley Oregon Astoria Bend Eugene Klamath Falls Medford Portland

Kelowna 56/34

Bellingham

56/43

Defending champ grabs Iditarod lead

acp?

t Who will be your voice if you are unable to speak?

Vancouver

52/44

Today Tomorrow Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

National Weather

Tacoma 58/42

Everett

City

FREE 2-HOUR

in Koyuk at 12:34 p.m. Monday, and Burmeister was three minutes behind him. Four checkpoints remain for the mushers as they brave the hard-packed trail and chilling North Pacific winds of the Bering Sea coast. Burmeister is a 15-year Iditarod veteran who has never finished better than fourth. He took the lead from Seavey on Sunday and was the first to reach Unalakleet, the first checkpoint on the coast.

COMMUNITY | Bulletin Board Baseball/Softball

class to learn more and receive planning materials

n Tryouts for the Puget Sound Senior Baseball League are scheduled for March 21 at Bellevue College. The league is for players ages 19 and older. For more information, visit pssbl.com or call 425-644-1901.

March 18 • 1-3pm Respecting Choices Providence Medical Group,

Basketball

Cascade Room 1330 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 To register call 425-316-5486

n Registration for the City of Mountlake Terrace’s Men’s Basketball League runs through March 22. Two divisions are offered: Intermediate (B) and Recreational (C). Play begins in April. The team fee is $630. For more information, call Kevin Witte at 425-640-3105. n The City of Edmonds is accepting registration for its Adult Three-on-Three Half-Court

March 27 11:30am-1:30pm Respecting Choices Everett YMCA 2720 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201 To register call (425) 374-5743

Basketball League. Play is on Wednesdays, beginning April 1. The team fee is $265. For more information, call Todd at 425771-0229 or visit www.reczone. org.

Soccer n The City of Edmonds is offering a UK Elite Spring Break Soccer Camp on April 6-10. Sessions are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The cost is $160. For more information, call Todd at 425-7710229 or visit www.reczone.org.

Volleyball n Registration for the City of Mountlake Terrace’s Coed Volleyball League runs through March 22. Two divisions are offered: Competitive and Rec-

GIVE US A CALL!

NEW HAPPY HOUR MENU

We do it all!

FOR MORE CLASSES

425•303•9717

available in your area, call 425-261-3344

425-259-5554

2811 COLBY AVE., EVERETT CHECK OUT OUR FULL MENU AT WWW.MAJORLEAGUEPIZZA.COM

– Join us for our new –

EARLY BIRD DINNER

OPEN EVERY DAY

EAT HERE – TAKE OUT – WE DELIVER

DOUBLE PLAY 2 Large Pizzas $ 55 1271539

with 2 Toppings

A community-based program endorsed by

2 Medium Pizzas with 2 Toppings

25 $ 2111

reational. Play begins in April. The team fee is $334. For more information, call Kevin Witte at 425-640-3105. n The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are offering Premier Volleyball Leagues. Registration is for teams only (no individual registration). Three divisions are offered: grades 5-6, grades 7-8 and high school. For more information, contact your local Boys & Girls Club or call Kevin at the Arlington Club (360-435-4442). Items for the Bulletin Board can be submitted by e-mail (sports@heraldnet.com), by fax (425-339-3435) or by mail (P.O. Box 930, Everett, Wash.). The deadline is noon Sunday.

MON – FRI, 3-5PM

Prices from $12

MAJOR LEAGUE PIZZA • with coupon only. Not valid with any other offer. LIMITED TIME OFFER. EverettCoupons.com

Located inside the Holiday Inn Downtown Everett 3105 Pine St, Everett, WA 98201

www.snocohealth.org/palliativecare For classes visit www.snocohealth.org/palliativecare/training-and-events

1255917

acleansweep14@juno.com

1255909

TODAY

1255825

425-339-2000