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$1 Early Week Edition Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 Reaching 110,000 Readers in Print and Online — www.chronline.com Morton Hospital Reaches Deal With Fired CEO SETTLEMENT: Board The board of directors for form of a statement on Morton Those who have followed the and the hospital. Morton General Hospital has General Hos- ongoing saga of Whitmer and In late April, Whitmer’s at- ‘Allowed Mr. Whitmer to reached a settlement agreement pital’s web- the hospital know that wasn’t torney sent a demand letter to Resign’; Hospital District with a former CEO who filed a site Monday the case, as the administra- the hospital that outlined what $987,500 claim against the dis- morning. tor was clearly fired following she believed was legal precedent Hasn’t Released How trict alleging he was fired for his Former an executive session in front of under state and federal case law Much of $987,500 Claim religious faith and hiring a gay CEO Seth members of the public in March. to file a discrimination lawsuit man. Whitmer The attempt to rewrite the against Morton General. The Will Be Paid Financial details of the deal wasn’t fired, conditions of Whitmer’s depar- letter alleges the board of com- have not been disclosed, though according to Seth Whitmer ture is part of the settlement missioners violated Whitmer’s By Dameon Pesanti one of Seth Whitmer’s demands the statement. former CEO made in mediation between [email protected] seems to have been met in the Rather, he was allowed to resign. lawyers representing Whitmer please see MORTON, page Main 11

Campaign Stop in Chehalis ‘Absence of Leadership’ Morton Native, Candidate for Governor Calls Out Inslee A lagoon at Fire Mountain Farms in Onalaska on July 23. Biosolids Operation Under Scrutiny From Elected Officials, State Agency CASE: Pollution Control Hearings Board Outcome Could Affect Permit Decision By Kaylee Osowski [email protected] Fire Mountain Farms, a company that receives, stores and applies bio- solids, has faced challenges in the past Pete Caster / [email protected] when it comes to its operations. Current Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant speaks at the Lewis County Republican Party picnic on Monday afternoon at Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis. In the past year, the company owned Bryant, who grew up in Morton, announced last May that he would be running for governor. by Bob Thode has been hit with orders from the Washington State Depart- ment of Ecology involving material he 2016: Bill Bryant Shares received from Emerald Kalama Chemi- Platform With Lewis cal. The practice of Fire Mountain ac- County Republicans cepting industrial wastewater, which By Kaylee Osowski isn’t a biosolid, from Emerald had ap- parently been going on for years. [email protected] Both Fire Mountain and Emerald Morton-born Republican have appealed orders from Ecology. candidate for governor Bill A case on the matter is currently be- Bryant spent Monday eve- ing dealt with by the Pollution Control ning in Chehalis at the Lewis Hearings Board. County Republicans annual This is the first in a series of stories picnic. focusing on the company’s operations. Bryant, who currently serves as a second-term Se- Local Official, Neighbor to Biosolids attle Port commissioner, was Site Seek Local Oversight the guest speaker for the event. Penny Mauel, Lewis Coun- Currently biosolid operations are ty Republicans board member overseen by Ecology. Some people want at large, helped to organize that to change. the picnic. She said it’s been a Before this case was brought to the long time since Washington board, some government officials and had a Republican governor a neighbor to one of Fire Mountain who influenced her life. Farms’ sites have been seeking local “I so want to see Bill Bryant oversight when it comes to biosolids elected,” she said. from wastewater treatment plants. If elected, Bryant wants to Lewis County filed documents in a focus on education and help case supporting Wahkiakum County’s students prepare for college, court case with Ecology. jobs and trades. He hopes to Current Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant, left-center, talks with people at the Lewis County Republican Party picnic on Monday afternoon at Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis, including J. Vander Stoep, center-right. please see BIOSOLIDS, page Main 11 please see BRYANT, page Main 11

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Sheriff’s Office Asks A hen owned by a Massachu- Drug Dealers to Turn In setts woman who specializes in chicken rehabilitation and res- Their Rivals cue is getting fitted with a pros- FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — thetic leg Wednesday at Tufts A Kentucky sheriff’s office has University’s Cummings School posted a flyer on its Facebook of Veterinary Medicine. page asking drug dealers to turn Andrea Martin, of Clinton, in their rivals. told The Telegram & Gazette Multiple media outlets report she is paying for the $2,500 op- the Franklin County Sheriff’s eration out of her own pocket. Office posted the flyer Monday She says the alternative is eutha- afternoon. It features an image nization. of a marijuana leaf and says, “Is The chicken, named Cec- your drug dealing competition ily, was born with a damaged costing you money ? We offer a tendon in the leg that makes it free service to help you elimi- useless. The surgery will begin nate your drug competition!” when Emi Knafo, a specialist Franklin County Sheriff Pat in avian orthopedics, will am- Melton says the post is funny, but putate Cecily’s right leg. After the sheriff’s department is not a 10- to 14-day recovery period, joking around. At the bottom the prosthetic, made on a 3-D Pete Caster / [email protected] of the letter, people are asked to printer, will be fitted. Don Hemenway, who lives adjacent to where Thursday’s brush ire spread behind Orton Street, waters down dry grass fill out information about the surrounding his yard in Centralia as Riverside Fire Authority ireighters spray the charred grass next to the rail tracks. drug dealer they are reporting, Subway Sandwich including the dealer’s name and vehicle. Melton says he got the Artists Set World Record idea from the McIntosh County Notable Quote Sheriff’s Office in Georgia. As of in Las Vegas Tuesday morning, the post had LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sub- 394 online shares. way’s “sandwich artists” cranked out a record number of their lunchmeat masterpieces in Las “I don’t know when I’m going to stop. It has always been good German Mechanic Wins Vegas on Saturday. to me. I’m doing things people my age can’t do. No aches and Pay for Changing, but Franchisees and employees from around the world set a pains from doing the sport, but I logged all my life and cut Not for Showers Guinness World Record for the timber for 40 years. I ache from that. “ BERLIN (AP) — A German “most people making sandwich- court says a municipal bus me- es simultaneously” when 1,481 chanic can have hundreds of euros people built subs at the same David Moses Sr., 71 in back pay for time spent chang- time during the brand’s annual Loggers Jubilee competitor ing into his work clothes — but not convention in Las Vegas. for time he spent showering. All of the sandwiches were (see the full story on page Main 7) The state labor court in donated to the Salvation Army. Duesseldorf said the man and the local transport authority in Skunk Saved by Detroit- Oberhausen reached a settle- Editor’s Pick ment Monday that will see him Area Police Officer get 375 euros ($412) to cover the ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Of Ballots and Candidates 10 minutes per day that he spent A hungry skunk whose head was changing into and out of his stuck in a yogurt container has a Hopefully, by now you’ve wait until then to see who came He didn’t shy away from uniform over a seven-month pe- hero: a suburban Detroit police riod last year. submitted your ballot for to - out on top. what was a controversial envi - officer. night’s primary election. Visit www.chronline.com to - ronment when taking his new The plaintiff also had sought Rochester Officer Merlin If not, and night after 8 p.m. for full results. job in the Hub City. to be paid for a daily 10 minutes Taylor’s encounter Sunday was spent in the shower after work, recorded from his police car. you’re already Our reporters will work to call Medicaid Match Program But the court questioned wheth- The video shows Taylor putting registered, you candidates and update stories as improprieties were still in cen - er that could be counted as time on a rubber glove and cautiously technically have the night goes on. ter focus when he started earlier on the job and also wondered approaching the skunk, which until tonight Interestingly, our front page this summer, but he seems in - “whether 10 minutes is not too was running in circles. to have it post - today is already focusing on the tent on moving the district past long for a shower.” Taylor removed the yogurt marked and 2016 election cycle, with Bill the issue. container and ran when it ap- dropped in a Bryant making his first official A similar development would ballot box. visit to his home county as a be welcome in Morton, where Massachusetts Woman’s peared the skunk might spray. By Eric Schwartz Sgt. Mark Lyon doubts that All our elec - editor candidate for governor. the hospital is working to hire a Chicken Getting $2,500 Taylor will get an award, but the tion results will new CEO while still clearing up sergeant is impressed with the be published in MARK DAVALOS, new superin - a mess left by dealings with pre - Prosthetic Leg officer’s quick moves. Lyon told Thursday’s edition, along with tendent for the Centralia School vious administrators. CLINTON, Mass. (AP) — The Detroit News: “We all had a photos and full stories. District, is featured in a story on Read the details in today’s This chicken leg isn’t for eating. good laugh.” You, of course, don’t have to page Main 5. front page story. The Weather Almanac

5-Day Forecast for the Lewis County Area River Stages National Map Gauge Flood 24 hr. Forecast map for Aug. 4, 2015 Today Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Height Stage Change Chehalis at Mellen St. 110s L L 49.56 65.0 0.00 100s Skookumchuck at Pearl St. 90s 73.42 85.0 0.00 80s Cowlitz at Packwood 70s 60s 2.30 10.5 -0.04 H H Cowlitz at Randle 50s Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy 3.98 18.0 +0.05 40s L 30s 77º 54º 77º 53º 81º 55º 83º 56º 76º 55º Cowlitz at Mayield Dam 20s 6.11 ---- 0.00 10s 0s This map shows high temperatures, type of precipitation expected and Almanac Regional Weather Sun and Moon location of frontal systems at noon. L H Data reported from Centralia Sunrise today ...... 5:56 a.m. Cold Front Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure Temperature Bellingham Brewster Sunset tonight ...... 8:38 p.m. Yesterday’s High ...... 79 Moonrise ...... 11:04 p.m. National Cities Yesterday’s Low ...... 61 72/56 92/62 Moonset...... 11:19 a.m. Normal High ...... 81 Port Angeles Today Wed. Normal Low...... 55 68/54 City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx Record High ...... 95 in 1939 Seattle Anchorage 74/54 s 71/56 s Record Low...... 43 in 1969 76/59 Boise 93/64 s 89/58 t Precipitation Olympia Ellensburg Last New First Full Boston 88/69 t 82/65 s Yesterday ...... 0.00" 78/53 84/57 8/6 8/14 8/22 8/29 Dallas 100/80 s 100/80 s Month to date ...... 0.00" Tacoma Honolulu 90/78 s 84/77 ra Normal month to date ...0.07" Centralia 77/58 Pollen Forecast Las Vegas 107/83 s 107/83 s Year to date...... 17.40" 77/54 Yakima Nashville 94/72 s 91/71 t Normal year to date ....25.74" Chehalis Allergen Today Wednesday Phoenix 107/84 s 107/84 s 92/55 Longview 77/53 Trees Low None St. Louis 88/73 t 84/73 t Salt Lake City 90/70 s 90/68 s WeArea Want Conditions Your Photos 78/58 Grass None None Vancouver Shown is today's Weeds Low None San Francisco 67/58 pc 67/59 s Yesterday weather. Temperatures Mold High High Washington, DC 93/75 s 90/70 s Portland 81/57 The Dallesare today's highs and SendCity in your weather-related Hi/Lo Prcp. photo - graphs to The Chronicle for our Voices 81/60 87/59 tonight's lows. World Cities page. Send them to voices@chronline. com. Include name, date and descrip- Today Wed. Today Wed. tion of the photograph. Regional Cities City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx Today Wed. Today Wed. Baghdad 122/99 s 122/97 s New Delhi 93/82 t 93/81 t City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx Beijing 91/72 s 90/70 pc Paris 77/57 pc 84/64 pc Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; pc/partly Bremerton 75/57 pc 76/57 pc Spokane 89/58 s 84/56 s London 70/57 pc 70/59 pc Rio de Janeiro 81/66 s 77/66 s cloudy; r/rain; rs/rain & snow; s/sunny; Ocean Shores 66/56 mc 66/56 mc Tri Cities 95/55 s 90/61 s Mexico City 75/55 pc 75/54 pc Rome 95/75 s 99/75 s sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms Olympia 78/53 pc 77/53 pc Wenatchee 88/65 s 85/64 s Moscow 73/55 s 73/55 s Sydney 54/43 pc 59/46 s

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I want to give North Carolina for would spend He lamented how consumed letter and wished the best to that time to my children while many years be- The council’s time was when Centralia. they need me and my wife when Engineering Position ing humbled. recreational marijuana came “Centralia has so much po- we’re still young and vibrant,” he By Dameon Pesanti Eventually to Centralia and the city found tential. I hope that when I return said. those humbling itself fending off a lawsuit and years from now that Centralia To replace Gallagher, the city [email protected] episodes turned pressure from pot business inter- would realize its full potential needs to publish a notice that it Centralia City Councilor Pat into maturity ests and lawyers. and that this small town would is accepting applications for the Gallagher has announced he and I am thank- “One hand (sic) I am honored be a shining example to the rest open position. The city council will be stepping down from his ful for the les- to have been a big part of that, of Western Washington of what will set an application deadline, position to take a job in Raleigh, Pat Gallagher sons the Lord resigning and on the other frustrated that small towns can be like when which hasn’t been discussed North Carolina. has taught me our city was put in the situation people check in and invest lo- since the resignation letter just Gallagher, an engineer for in my time here.” it was in. But I think we came up cally,” he said. came in. The council will then the Washington Department of In his letter, he wrote of the with a reasonable response,” he Gallagher said he won’t con- have a special meeting to inter- Transportation, has taken a job issues that he faced as a council- wrote. tinue a career in politics, at least view each candidate before se- as a bridge engineer at the pri- or. Most notable to him was the He said his passion is design- not until his children are grown lecting a replacement by vote. vate firm LJB Inc. He plans on Aug. 12 as his final day serving as a city councilor. He’ll serve at the final meeting on the night before. Gallagher is one of the newest members of the council. He was elected in 2013 to the Centra- lia City Council’s District 3 seat. His term was set to expire in 2017. “It’s in response for my career HURRY IN! interests,” he said in an interview. “... I love Centralia. I don’t like to leave but I’ve gotta do what I’ve gotta do for my family and my career.” Next to Fred Meyer In his resignation letter to Centralia City Manager Rob DISCOVER OUR Distribution Center News in Brief HUGE SELECTION Toledo Man Dies Saving Drowning OF DISCOUNTS! 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Luke Kilgore / [email protected] Children dig into blueberry pies in the 6-9 age bracket of the Blueberry Pie Eating Championships on Members of the Lewis County Shriners Club cruise in the Mossyrock Blueberry Festival parade on Sat- Saturday. urday.

MC Lupe Ramos congratulates Kendra Miller on her victory in the 10-13 age bracket of the Blueberry A child throws candy to bystanders from the K&B Auto Transport car in the Mossyrock Blueberry Festi- Pie Eating Championships on Saturday. val parade on Saturday. Outsiders Flock to Ninth Annual Blueberry Festival MOSSYROCK: Agriculture, merchandise being offered that is ages 14 and up bracket, nick- to make it happen,” Meade said. years. We really need to get the really made to appeal to all.” named the “heavyweight divi- “The work for next year starts young people to take interest and Farm Projects Saturday’s action opened sion” by festival MC and Meade’s next week and people get burned start coming out to meetings so Focus of Parade up bright and early, with son-in-law Lupe Ramos. out after a certain amount of we can continue to grow.” both 5K and 8K trail runs “I think this whole thing re- By Luke Kilgore where runners made their ally brings awareness to the town For The Chronicle way across the Mossyrock because there is tourism here, even if people don’t necessarily MOSSYROCK — What start- Dam. Bouncy toys, a car show, ed out as an afternoon street fair a quilt show and the traditional see it,” Ramos said. Your Vehicle has become a three-day affair that parade kept all visitors busy in The remainder of the festival attracted hundreds into the town the early afternoon. was highlighted by a dog show, a is a Canvas! of Mossyrock for the ninth annu- The parade, featuring floats kids art contest, blueberry pan- al Mossyrock Blueberry Festival. and tractors showing off Mossy- cake breakfasts and bicycle rides The constantly growing event rock’s blueberry heritage, has crossing the Mossyrock Dam. seems to be shifting its focus to always been the piece of the fes- The event wrapped up on Sunday entertainment, with eight perfor- tival that Mossyrock mayor Tom with a performance from Best of mances taking place on the stage Meade takes the most enjoyment Lewis County musician Chris in Klickitat Prairie Park. in. Guenther. The fun kicked off on Friday “I’m partial to parades ever Above all else, the event is evening with performances rang- since I was a kid,” Meade said. about the community coming Inside The Chronicle 321 N. Pearl St. Centralia ing from bluegrass to classic rock “We put a central-easter kind of together to show off the merits of covers as three bands graced the spin on the parade. Each one the town of Mossyrock. 360-736-6322 CH544266sl.jd stage while dozens of vendors across the county is different “This is it as far as bringing signpro100.com prepared their business for the and we focus on agriculture and everybody together of every dif- bustle of the following day. small farm projects that we have ferent background and interest,” Phil McDaniel, festival coor- going on here.” Meade said. “It tells people who dinator for the last three years, Following the parade, attend- we are and shows them that we says it’s the vendors that keep the ees adjourned back to the stage can accomplish things together Sharon Care Center festival’s growth in an upward in the park to watch the Blue- rather than individually.” direction. berry Pie Eating Championships. Not only is the festival set to “I’d say it’s grown about three After plenty of messes were made, attract tourists to Mossyrock, but We Now Have Openings in Our or four times in the past seven three winners were crowned — with the continuing growth of the Memory Care Facility!! years,” McDaniel said. “The ven- Gabriel Ramos won the 6-9 age festival the citizens are now look- dors are at the center of it. These bracket, while 13-year-old Ken- ing for more young volunteers to • Need Help With “Great Care At A Great Place” aren’t just normal vendors you dra Miller took victory in the 10- keep the tradition going. a Loved One would see everywhere. You’re see- 13 contest. Ligaya Lagasse came “The key point there is we • Wandering need to keep enough volunteers ing a diverse amount of food and out as the unlikely winner in the • Forgetful • Help With Daily Tasks News in Brief You Can Count On Us!

Thurston County to today. Send written comments honey and vegetables. Call Us Today For More Information CH544653cz.jd to James Yates, Emergency Man- Reiton said not only do farm- Join Us For A Tour And Lunch Hold Public Hearing on agement coordinator, at yatesj@ ers provide healthy food options, 1509 Harrison Ave., Centralia, WA 98531 co.thurston.wa.us. but also a fun time for people. (360) 736-0112 • email info @ sharoncare.com County Emergency Plan “We are very proud of being a By The Chronicle Commissioners core, festive event for people to Thurston County commis- come and celebrate,” Reiton said. TURN …OUR TRANSPARENT sioners will hold a public hear- Recognize Lewis County Markets in Lewis County are ON THE ing today at 3 p.m. on proposed open in Chehalis on Tuesday, GOVERNMENT BELONGS TO YOU. revisions to the Thurston Coun- Farmers Market This Winlock on Wednesday, Cen- LIGHT… ty Comprehensive Emergency Week tralia on Friday, and Pe Ell and Management Plan. The public is Packwood on Saturday. DON’T LOSE IT! encouraged to attend, and com- By The Chronicle It is also national and state missioners may act on the pro- The Lewis County Board of Farmers Market Week. posal at the close of the hearing. Commissioners recognized the The emergency management importance of farmers markets plan was revised to conform in local communities by declar- Cowlitz River Distillery with the Washington State Com- ing this week, Aug. 2-8, as Farm- Releases New Product prehensive Emergency Manage- ers Market Week at its Monday By The Chronicle ment Plan, the National Incident meeting. Management System and the Na- According to the proclama- Cowlitz River Distillery has Keys to government tional Response Framework. tion read by Commissioner Edna announced the release of a new The purpose is to help guide Fund, the markets provide fresh product, “Loud and Proud Vod- Accountability county government behavior be- and affordable products, help ka.” Responsibility fore, during and after a disaster. develop food systems support- The vodka is a tribute to Pa- It defines who does what, when, ing sustainable farms, revitalize cific Northwest sports fans. Accessibility where and how, in order to pre- communities and provide op- “(Loud and Proud Vodka) is pare for, respond to and recover portunities for farmers and con- a great accommodation to a tail- Washington’s Open Public Meetings and Public Records Acts from the effects of a human- sumers to meet. gating party or football gather- caused, natural or technological Rachael Reiton, manager for ing,” said a press release. Protect your rights to access government actions and records that afect you. hazard. the Community Farmers Market The name was chosen to de- Learn about Open Government – When Records Requests are Denied… The hearing will be held at 3 in Chehalis, said more than 28 scribe the area’s boisterous fan p.m. in room 280 in building 1 of farmers are participating in this base in the Pacific Northwest. http://washingtoncog.org/dealing-denial the County Courthouse complex year’s market, making up more The vodka will be distributed to at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW in than 90 percent of the market’s local stores, bars and restaurants Olympia. vendors. this August. A draft of the plan is available “It truly is a farmers market,” Cowlitz River Distillery is a at www.co.thurston.wa.us/em/. she said. multiple award winning distill- In partnership with The Chronicle / chronline.com Written comments may be Commissioner Bill Schulte ery located in Toledo. For more www.heraldnet.com Contact the publisher with your open-government questions submitted in lieu of testimony said the market has a wide selec- information, visit www.cowlitz- Contact Editor Eric Schwartz at 360-807-8224 or [email protected] [email protected] and will be accepted until 1 p.m. tion of goods, including breads, riverdistillery.com. with your open-government questions. CH542505cf.cg • Main 5 LOCAL The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 New Centralia Schools Leader Moves District Forward The Chronicle is published Tuesday and Thursday evenings and MARK DAVALOS: Centralia Saturday mornings by Lafromboise Communications, Inc. School District MISSED OR LATE PAPER? Superintendent Plans to “I think it’s really important that you see Delivery deadlines: Tuesday and Thursday ...... 5:30 p.m. Release a Formal Plan evidence of transparency from us and a Saturday ...... 7:30 a.m. Missed papers will only be credited up to 2 weeks, in September willingness to be open and inclusive when it PLEASE call us immediately Monday - Friday at 360-807-8203 or leave us a message on our after hours By Justyna Tomtas comes to our decision-making processes.” line at 360-807-7676 [email protected] Tuesday ...... 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday ...... 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mark Davalos The new superintendent of Saturday ...... 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. the Centralia School District new superintendent hopes to bring more transparen- TO SUBSCRIBE cy and move the district forward To start a new subscription or to schedule a vacation after a series of investigations working, and what needs to be ton. stop or restart, visit www.chronline.com or call cus- were conducted into alleged Courtesy Photo improved on. The biggest challenge facing tomer service at 807-8203 or (800) 562-6084, ext. Medicaid fraud within the dis- Mark Davalos began work in Centralia In order to accomplish those the district will be one that is 1203. Monday - Friday ...... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. trict. in July. goals, he said, effective leader- not unique to Centralia, as the TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Mark Davalos, who started in ship at both the district level and Smarter Balanced test becomes Call 807-8203 or (800) 562-6084, ext. 1203, or visit his position at the beginning of for the school board as the dis- throughout the schools is key. the new focus of the state. www.chronline.com. July, said it is important for the trict continues under new leader- And in order for those things Kim Ashmore, president of Monday - Friday ...... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. community to re-establish trust ship. to be put into motion, he said, the Centralia School Board, said Classified / Legals / Obituary Manager within the district. The former superintendent the district needs to make sure so far Davalos has transitioned Amanda Curry ...... 736-3311 ext. 1277 “I think it’s really important of the St. Helens School District it has a “safe, warm, welcoming well into his superintendent role. [email protected] that you see evidence of trans- in Oregon has spent a lot of his and useful learning environ- Ashmore, who is currently seek- OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS parency from us and a willing- time meeting community mem- ment,” within the classrooms ing re-election, said he has heard 321 N. Pearl St., Centralia ness to be open and inclusive bers and key leaders throughout and buildings themselves, but many positive comments from Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. when it comes to our decision- the area to ensure he can be the also as a cultural aspect. the community and the staff. making processes,” he said. best representative for the school “Those four things are critical “He’s picking up on things SUBSCRIPTION RATES The school district in May district. to me and will probably define we’re doing here and our policies, Newsstand weekday rate ...... $1 completed an internal review af- His vision for the district as a what my focus will be,” he said. and strategic plans,” he said. Newsstand weekend rate ...... $1 ter the state Attorney’s General whole will be released sometime So far, Davalos said, his tran- After taking a day off and Home delivery Medicaid Fraud Control Unit sition has gone smoothly. He touring St. Helens High School One month ...... $12.90 in September after he has ample Three months ...... $35.15 completed an investigation that time to go over it with the school spent time in June, prior to his in Oregon, Ashmore said, he Six months ...... $65.15 found false claims were submit- board and administrators within employment, working with staff saw many programs in place that One year ...... $122 ted under the program for reim- the district, but Davalos said his and interim superintendent would be great to have in Cen- By mail to Washington and Oregon/Other States bursement. four key points are simple. Steve Warren. tralia, something Davalos could One month ...... $17.05 / $19.60 With the final investigation He plans to focus first and He also attended a Washing- help steer the district toward. 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Although Davalos has prior Centralia to let him into our Subscriptions are non-refundable but the printed sub- that, have all been dealt with, superintendent experience, it scriptions can be started and stopped for vacations or It’s important to later look community with open arms, lis- when extended breaks in service are requested. Balances and I’m trying to help move us at the effects of that, he said. By was in a different state, and so ten to him, collaborate with him, may be held on account or can be donated to Newspapers on now,” he said. taking a close look at student the new leader has been getting and get to know him so he can in Education. The superintendent has cre- achievement, Davalos said, the familiar with the legislation and do what’s right for the kids and BACK ISSUES ated a draft entry transition plan district can determine what is other issues specific to Washing- help us all succeed.” Limited copies of back issues of The Chronicle are avail- able at $1 per copy. Back issues greater than two weeks Mossyrock School District Continues Superintendent Search old are $2 per issue. THE NEWSROOM SHORT TIME FRAME: After currently looking to fill the posi- nest, who will work part-time continue the search for the lon- For news tips, corrections or story ideas, please contact tion and hopes to have someone through August to complete any ger-term person to fill this posi- the appropriate person listed below. July Resignation, School in place by the end of August. superintendent duties that may tion,” he said. EDITOR Board Aims to Have New McPherson & Jacobson LLC arise. Rankin was not sure of how Eric Schwartz ...... 807-8224 has been hired on as a consultant The search is taking place in many applications were received [email protected] Superintendent in Place Sports Editor firm for the district as the search a very small window of time, so so far since McPherson & Jacob- Aaron VanTuyl...... 807-8229 by End of August moves forward. The company Rankin said the board is work- son is in charge of all the pre- [email protected] has been conducting national ing diligently to find the right screening. Visuals Editor By Justyna Tomtas searches for boards of education person for the job. The turnover in the super- Pete Caster ...... 807-8232 [email protected] since 1991 and has placed over “Knowing that we’ve been do- intendent position adds to two [email protected] 500 superintendents and other ing this in such a short period of other long-time employees who Police, Fire, Courts, Environment, The Mossyrock School Dis- officials across the nation. time, we are cautioning ourselves will soon be leaving. West and Central Lewis County Communities trict has less than a month to Rankin said the board is because we know we are running The maintenance manager Natalie Johnson ...... 807-8235 find a new superintendent if it [email protected] close to choosing its finalists out of time,” he said. “We are be- will retire in August, while the Centralia/Chehalis Government, Health, wants someone in place before and hopes to begin interviews ing cautious about finding the business manager will retire at East Lewis County Communities school starts. the week of Aug. 10. The goal is right fit.” the end of the year. Dameon Pesanti ...... 807-8237 After the resignation of long- to narrow it down to three appli- If none of the candidates are “Potentially we’ll have, within [email protected] time Mossyrock Superintendent cants. selected, Rankin said their back- a year or two, a new superinten- Education, Business, South Thurston County Communities, Napavine Karen Ernest, the school district Although the school board up plan is to look for an interim dent, a new business manager is currently in an ongoing super- Justyna Tomtas ...... 807-8239 is primarily responsible for the superintendent. In that scenar- and a new maintenance manager [email protected] intendent search. selection and the hiring of the io, an 8- or 10-month contract all at the same time,” Rankin Lewis County Government, Legislature, Ernest served as superinten- superintendent, Rankin said would be drawn out and carried said. Tourism, Religion, dent of the district for 10 years, staff members will help with the on until a new superintendent is Ernest’s decision to retire a South Lewis County Communities and the school board accepted selection process. He also said hired. little earlier aimed to get new Kaylee Osowski ...... 807-8208 her resignation at a special board [email protected] two or three other stakeholders, Rankin did not know if an leadership in place before the rest Sports, News and Photography meeting on July 1. including staff and community interim superintendent would be of the transitions went underway. Brandon Hansen ...... 807-8227 She decided to take on a part- members, will have the opportu- promoted internally, or if he or “That would help with the [email protected] time position as superintendent nity to spend time with the can- she would come from an outside transition with the business Death Notices, What’s Happening, of the Boistfort School District didates before anyone is hired. source, but he said the consult- manager,” Rankin said, add- Opinion, Letters to the Editor, Voices to allow her more time to spend “It’s as extensive as possible,” ing agency would help them fig- ing that the new superintendent Doug Blosser ...... 807-8238 with family. Rankin said of the search. ure that out. would be able to work with the [email protected] Ken Rankin, chairman of the Currently the school district “If they can’t find the right fit, business manager currently in [email protected] [email protected] school board, said the district is has a contract in place with Er- and we choose an interim, we’ll place to learn the ropes. Church News [email protected] ...... 807-8217 News in Brief Senior Media Developer Brittany Voie ...... 807-8225 Olympia Man Arrested and had pointed it at the store, ve- dence Centralia Hospital with side Fire Authority. [email protected] hicles and at people. unspecified injuries, according The fire grew to about 4 acres THE CHRONICLE After Allegedly Officers initially arrested Mo- to the Washington State Patrol. as firefighters from the RFA, Che- PUBLISHER lina on suspicion of reckless en- The crash occurred at about 6:52 halis Fire Department, Thurston Christine Fossett ...... 807-8200 Pointing Pellet Gun at dangerment. While in the back p.m. The driver was cited for op- County Fire District 16 and the [email protected] People in Chehalis of the patrol car, Molina allegedly erating with defective equipment. Department of Natural Resources Regional Executive Editor threatened to kill himself and hit worked to extinguish it. Michael Wagar ...... 807-8234 By The Chronicle [email protected] his head against the window of Crews used a large front-end Sales Director Tyler Morgan Molina, 18, of the car, breaking it. Molina also Truck Strikes Car on loader to dig a fire line around a Olympia, was arrested at 11 p.m. Brian Watson ...... 807-8219 allegedly told officers he was 17, I- 5, Injuring Two portion of the fire, according to [email protected] Sunday after allegedly pointing a when he is actually 18. the RFA. The origin and cause Circulation Manager By The Chronicle pellet gun at people and at a store Brosey asked if Molina was of the fire is under investigation. Anita Freeborn ...... 807-8243 and breaking the window in a po- under the influence of any sub- Two occupants of a 2014 Hon- Investigators are working to deter- [email protected] lice car in the 1600 block of Loui- stance during the incident. da Accord were injured at 3:44 mine whether the fire originated Specialty Publications Manager, Family Chantel Wilson ...... 807-8213 siana Avenue in Chehalis. Public defender Joely p.m. Sunday after a 1990 Inter- from a transient campsite in the Molina was charged Tuesday national truck rear-ended the car [email protected] O’Rourke told Brosey she suspect- area, according to the RFA. Design Director with first-degree malicious mis- ed either intoxication or a mental on Interstate 5 at milepost 82 in chief, making a false or mislead- Kelli Erb ...... 807-8211 health issue could be involved. Centralia. [email protected] ing statement to a public servant The driver and passenger of and unlawful carrying or han- the Honda, a 49-year-old woman LAFROMBOISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC dling of a weapon. Two Injured in and 12-year-old boy, both of Fed- PRESIDENT, COO First-degree malicious mis- eral Way, were transported to Christine Fossett ...... 807-8200 chief is a felony punishable by up Crash on Interstate 5 [email protected] Providence Centralia Hospital. Business Manager to 10 years in prison if Molina is Near Winlock The accident was caused by July 31 - August 6 convicted. Lewis County Supe- Mary Jackson ...... 807-8207 By The Chronicle the driver of the truck, a 40-year- [email protected] rior Court Judge Richard Brosey old man from Oregon City, Ore- Pitch Perfect 2 Director of Production and IT granted Molina $10,000 unse- A driver and passenger were Jon Bennett ...... 807-8222 injured Friday when their vehi- gon, following too closely, accord- $4 • PG13 • 12:00 pm & 5 pm cured bail. ing to the State Patrol. [email protected] Officers responded to the cle’s tire ruptured on Interstate 5. (Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues, Wed., hurs.) Printing and Distribution ...... 807-8716 incident after receiving a report Owen O. Lee, 43, of British CH544521cz.jd FAX NUMBERS of a person pointing a handgun Columbia, was driving a 2001 Crews Extinguish 4-Acre at people. Officers arrived and Dodge Dakota pickup north- Ted 2 Advertising Fax ...... 736-1568 contacted five people standing bound near mile marker 64 east Brush Fire Near Central $4 • R • 8:30 pm Classified/Circulation Fax ...... 807-8258 of Winlock when the rupture (Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues, Wed., hurs.) Obituaries ...... 807-8258 around a vehicle, including Moli- Boulevard in Centralia Newsroom Fax ...... 736-4796 na. They found a gun resembling caused the vehicle to go off the a revolver, which was later identi- road, roll and come to rest in a By The Chronicle $3 Dollar Tuesdays: All movies, minor 127th VOLUME, 8th ISSUE with parent at or before 6:00 pm THE CHRONICLE (USPS - 142260) fied as a pellet gun according to ditch. Fire crews responded at 10:10 $13 Beer, Burger, Movie: Wednesday POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chronicle, court documents. Lee and his 39-year-old pas- a.m. Saturday to a 2-acre brush Minor with parent before 7 pm only 321 N. Pearl St., Centralia, WA 98531. $4.00 All Ages • Under 11 - $2 Molina’s associates at the senger, Siahaan K. Biwtawg, fire in the 1900 block of Central 112 N. Tower Ave. • Centralia The Chronicle is published three times a week at 321 N. Pearl St., Cen- scene said he purchased the gun were both transported to Provi- Boulevard, according to the River- (360) 736-1634 tralia, WA, 98531-0580. Periodicals postage paid at: Centralia, WA. Main 6 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 CH543932bw.jd • Main 7 LOCAL The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 Morton Logger’s Jubilee Attracts Sports Top Performers BEGINNING THURSDAY: and racing at 7:30. Admission is $10 for adults, and $7 for seniors Brute Strength and and children age 6-12. Children Honed Talent Key To 5 and under are free. Logger Sports Success Tours of Hampton Mills will be on Friday, from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. By Dameon Pesanti The Jubilee Grand Parade [email protected] will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, with a theme of “Embrace His- Although he’s competed at tory: Discover Loggers’ Jubilee.” the highest levels in logging It will go down Main Street and sports in the world, David Mo- Second Street. ses Jr., of Snoqualmie, wasn’t a The Children’s Parade, start- natural talent, but he was strong enough to pull a nail out of a ing at the Morton Co-Op Pre- board by hand. school will be prior to the Grand While in most other sports Parade. he’d be well into retirement, at 50 At 11 a.m. the Jubilee Cham- years old Moses has dialed in his pionship Bed Races start on technique and built a regimen to Main Street. maintain that brute strength. A 10k run starts at Morton “Young guys come up quick, High School. Registration will be some guys came through college at 7 a.m. and the run at 8 a.m. and have a natural ability. I’m Centralia College East and not one of those people; I had to the Fire Mountain Arts Coun- work at it,” he said. cil are presenting “Oklahoma!” Pete Caster / [email protected] After coming off the Stihl Branden Sirguy, of Port Angeles, competes in the vertical chop competition at the 72nd Annual Loggers Jubilee on Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Roxy Theater. A Timbersports series circuit 2014, in Morton. street dance will be 9 p.m.-1 a.m. where he competed in the na- in downtown Morton, with mu- tional championship in Central sic by Lyte Fantastic. Park in New York City, Moses is 12:30. The logging show contin- to do repetitions in the begin- sport, but I logged all my life and The 2015 Jubilee Logging continuing to practice and gear- ues Sunday at noon, with gates ning. He didn’t have the know- cut timber for 40 years. I ache Show is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the ing up for the Morton Loggers opening at 11 a.m. how, I had to teach him,” he said. from that.” Jubilee Arena, with gates open- Jubilee where he’ll face some of Moses will compete in eight “He wanted to squeeze the handle Admission to the logging ing at 12:30 p.m. On Sunday, the the top performers in the coun- events, including the double and keep his arms tight and it show is $7 for adults, and $5 for show begins at noon, try. buck, during which he’ll partner was really hard for me to pull the children age 6-12. Children 5 The Lions Club Loggers The 73rd annual Jubilee in- with his 71-year-old father, Da- saw and his arms cause he’s a big and under are free. Breakfast will be 6-11 a.m. at the cludes a broad span of lumber- vid Moses Sr. As his father be- strong boy.” Several other events will also Lions Club and Jubilee Park. Ad- jack events including: ax throw- fore him, the elder Moses spent The father continues to con- be happening at the Morton Log- mission is $5 for adults and $3 for ing, choker setting, logrolling, tinues to coach the son — al- gers Jubilee, which bills itself as his life in the timber industry children. single and double bucking, stock and has competed in regional though he’s eased off on the dou- “The Granddaddy of All Log- and hot saw, springboard chop, logging sport competitions. He ble buck work so Moses Jr. can ging Shows.” The event will run Also on Sunday will be a per- speed climbing, tree topping, took to the sport with ease, but double down on training for the Thursday through Sunday. formance of “Oklahoma!” at 2 vertical and horizontal chop, knew the dedication it required. Stihl events — while still com- Featured on Thursday is the p.m. obstacle pole bucking, Jack N’ So when 26-year-old Moses Jr. peting in his own events. queen coronation, which will The 24th annual Flea Market Jill, and Jill N’ Jill bucking. The wanted to learn the family tradi- “I don’t know when I’m going take place at 8 p.m. at Morton will continue throughout the Ju- logging competition portion of tion, the elder Moses made him to stop. It has always been good High School. bilee. Food concessions also will the event will be on Saturday at agree to training and an entire to me. I’m doing things people On Friday will be the lawn- be available. 2 p.m. in the Jubilee Arena. The season’s worth of competition. my age can’t do,” he said. “No mower races. Gates will open at More information is available gates for the event will open at “We had to work at it. We had aches and pains from doing the 4:30 p.m., with time trials at 6:30 at www.loggersjubilee.com. Centralia Man Chosen by Archbishop for Five Years of Studies in Rome RARE OPPORTUNITY: Afterward, he will attend Pontifical North American Col- Tyler Johnson Training lege, a seminary in Rome, locat- to Become a Priest ed close to the Vatican. From his ‘‘He’s very intelligent dorm window, Johnson can see and outgoing.’’ Near ‘Eternal City’ the main piazza and the dome of By Justyna Tomtas St. Peter’s Basilica. Father Tim Ilgin [email protected] His schooling at PNAC will St. Joseph Catholic Church begin in October, and will con- Two weeks ago, one Centralia sist of classes in Italian. He will man left for the spiritual journey start the day promptly at 6:15 of a lifetime after he was selected a.m. with community prayer and Chehalis, has known Johnson by an archbishop to further his Mass, with an afternoon filled seminary study in Rome. with study, more prayer, confer- for 12 years and said he is an Tyler Johnson, a Centralia ences and meetings. outstanding young man, both High School graduate, received After three years of theology faith-filled and devout. Johnson the rare opportunity to spend study, Johnson will hopefully be- is the only Lewis County local he five years in Italy, helping him come a deacon, the minister you knows that was selected to study complete his goal of becoming become before becoming a priest. in Rome. an ordained priest. After year four, he hopes to be “He’s very intelligent and out- Born in Seoul, South Ko- an ordained priest and continue rea, Johnson was adopted and going,” he said. “We saw good further studies in Rome to re- leadership qualities in him and brought to the United States at ceive another degree specializing the age of 3. As a Centralia local, thought he would be a good in an area of theology. His trip choice for Rome to study there.” the 29-year-old graduated from will last him at least five years. Centralia College in 2006 and Along with his studies, John- “The most rewarding part of later attended Central Wash- this experience so far has been son plans to experience and trav- ington University to receive his Courtesy Photo el Europe, while ultimately get- bachelor’s degree in fine arts, the ability to make pilgrimages Tyler Johnson, a Centralia graduate, will be attending Pontiical North American to many holy places and learn ting closer to God and his calling. specializing in graphic design. College, a seminary in Rome. “I thank all who have sup- An internship with a Cen- more about the amazing saints of the church,” he said. “… All I can ported and encouraged me in my tralia-based company led him “After some reflection and a Until mid-August, Johnson is say is that I am truly honored vocation to the priesthood, and to a full-time job in the graphic lot of prayer, I concluded that currently in Assisi, Italy, study- and humbled by this opportu- I will continue to pray for the design field before he decided God was calling me to have faith ing Italian. He said the classes nity to study in the ‘Eternal City’ good people of Centralia, and to explore ministry work within and accept this challenge to fol- are challenging, but through the the Catholic church. and will be forever grateful to all hope that they will also pray for low him on this new journey,” intensive courses he has already After volunteering his time those who have afforded me this me,” Johnson said. Johnson said in an email. “I often gained the skills to have basic opportunity.” at St. Mary Catholic Church, he think about the New Testament conversations with the native Father Tim Ilgin, a priest at Please Recycle began working as the youth min- Bible account when Jesus said to people. St. Joseph Catholic Church in This Newspaper ister, a key decision that would his disciples that they must deny later lead him into the seminary. themselves and carry their cross- His immediate family mem- es in order to follow him.” 3rd Annual bers are practicing Catholics and That ultimately caused John- were instrumental in raising him son to begin the journey. Centralia Rotary Project Foundation within the faith. He has been in the seminary for two years now, Bryan Dolejsi, director of vo- rostate Health Awareness Thru Education beginning his third, and he said cations for the Archdiocese of P the decision was one he would Seattle, said Johnson is a good (PHATE) Golf Tournament never take back. fit to go to Rome because he is in the right place both spiritually “… I can honestly say there is August 28, 2015 nothing else I would rather do,” and personally. he said. “Just going to the seminary Newaukum Valley The possibility of studying in in general to study to become a Rome was first proposed to John- Catholic priest is a unique op- Golf Course son last December, although at portunity. But to go to Rome, it’s first he was hesitant. Not want- a great blessing because you are ing to leave behind his family and kind of at the mother church friends, his initial fear made him with people from all around the second guess the opportunity. world,” he said. 4 person scramble $75 per golfer. 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch and tee prizes. An awards ceremony during lunch will recognize the irst, second and third place teams, closest to the pin on each par three. Golf and rafle prizes include a new driver, a wedge, Sharon Care Center hybrid and putter, plus a variety of rafle prizes from local businesses. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to fund a free to the public education forum “Great care at a Great place” presented by the medical staff and professionals from Providence Regional Cancer System

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Serving Lewis County seniors since 1998. CH544269cz.jd Join Us For A Complimentary Tour And Lunch Please contact Arnie Guenther, Centralia Rotary PHATE golf tournament chairman, at either 1509 Harrison Ave., Centralia (360) 736-0232 or 388-6271 for entry forms or sponsor information. (360) 736-0112 Entry forms also available at Newaukum Valley Golf Course. Main 8 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015

Columnists, Our Views, Richard Lafromboise, Publisher, 1966-1968 Christine Fossett, President J.R. Lafromboise, President, 1968-2011 and Publisher Opinion Letters to the Editor Jenifer Lafromboise Falcon, Chairman Settlement Speaks Volumes at Morton General We don’t yet know all the The information is, of course, munity and any other interested ent organization.” details of a settlement between Our Views public record upon finalization, parties that MGH has allowed The settlement brings the former CEO Seth Whitmer and selective altering of history as a and The Chronicle has already Mr. Whitmer to resign as CEO community closer to moving Morton General Hospital. means of escaping a drawn-out filed a request for the documents of MGH,” the statement reads. past the turmoil that has envel- What we do know speaks battle in the court system. involved with the settlement. “Mr. Whitmer had a number of oped the hospital this past year, much louder than the relative Whitmer also had demanded The development has brought successes during his time as but more struggles remain. silence from the rural hospital $987,000 in damages for a termi- forth something many have CEO of MGH, but ultimately the A former CFO is pursuing district’s board of directors, who nation he characterized as being called for in the months since parties agreed that the direction legal action, saying he was fired never came forward to explain due to his religious beliefs as a Whitmer was terminated in Mr. Whitmer envisioned for for being gay. why they abruptly fired Whit- Mormon and his decision to hire front of the public following an the hospital was not consistent Meanwhile, the board re- mer in March. a gay man as the hospital’s CFO. executive session — an official with the Board of Commis- cently passed on two finalists for Under terms of the agree- The hospital has not an- comment from the elected mem- sioners’ goals for and views of the open CEO position. ment — announced on the nounced how much of that bers of the board of directors. what was in the best long-term The costs are piling up, but it’s hospital’s website Monday — the amount will be paid out to “In regard to the termina- interests of MGH. The Board of nice to finally hear from the peo- record will show that Whitmer Whitmer under the terms of a tion of Seth Whitmer as CEO of Commissioners believes that Mr. ple racking up the bill. Here’s hop- resigned from his post and was settlement reached late last Fri- Morton General hospital (MGH) Whitmer has skills and experi- ing a dynamic leader will emerge not fired. day after rounds of negotiations the Board of Commissioners ence that will serve him well in a to lead an otherwise professional Of course, in reality, this is with a mediator. wishes to clarify to the com- leadership position with a differ- and effective hospital forward.

COMMENTARY: Highlighting Lewis County Deleting County Emails Is Not a Good Idea Democratic presidential employees, what happens when candidate Hillary Clinton con- someone arrives who isn’t ducted government business on trustworthy? a privately owned Internet Ser- We’ve all seen instances vice Provider, clearly circum- where employees given author- venting the letter and intent of ity wound up abusing that trust. the Freedom of Information It happens in public service. It Act. happens with nonprofits. It She denies it, saying she happens in private business. provided all pertinent emails to In the interests of open gov- the State Department. But the ernment, taxpayers should have trouble is, she determined what access to emails regarding busi- was pertinent and what wasn’t. ness conducted in their name. She probably didn’t forward anything that might reflect Writers Conference poorly on her as Fee Increases secretary of state. How can If you’d like to learn writ- people see noth- ing techniques from New York ing wrong with Times best-selling author Jane that scenario? Kirkpatrick, sign up this week Letters Even those who to save money. there is still time. Save yourselves trust Clinton The second annual South- High Court Said God from this wicked generation. must realize it’s west Washington Writers Con- By Julie McDonald Wrong About Marriage LETTERS POLICY ridiculous to ference takes place Saturday, Dick Knolls • Limit letters to the allow a govern- Sept. 12, at Centralia College. Has America become the Centralia ment employee to determine Kirkpatrick will present a new Sodom and Gomorrah? It editor to 500 words or less. which emails the public — the keynote and teach three work- would certainly appear to be the • Include the town where people paying for the govern- shops: “Sprinkling Fictional case after five judges of the U.S. you live and a daytime Obama Is Also Guilty Elements to Help Nonfiction Supreme Court ruled that God, telephone number. ment — can see. • The Chronicle does in Death of Steinle Enter Lewis County, which Sparkle,” “Editing Selfie” and in the beginning of time, was wrong in ordaining that a man not publish letters that Will President Barack Obama has decided to allow employees “Silencing the Harpies.” advocate boycotts of local to delete emails that they deter- “To Agent or Not to Agent: and a woman alone qualify for be impeached for failing to se- his ordinance called matrimony. businesses. cure and defend America’s bor- mine have no retention value. That Is the Question” is the title • Emailed letters are While I know and like of a keynote by Scott Eagan, of In Genesis it was Adam and Eve, ders “to repel invasions” as pro- preferred. Send to letters@ vided by Article I, Section 8, of county employees, I agree with Greyhaus Literary Agency in not Adam and Steve, regardless chronline.com Washington Secretary of State Puyallup. of what any man or woman may • Letters may be mailed the Constitution of the United Kim Wyman, who said it’s a Portland author Melanie say. to Letters, The Chronicle, States? “big risk” to allow employees Dobson, who has written 14 It strikes me as quite odd that 321 N. Pearl St., Centralia, Kathryn Steinle was mur- to destroy emails pertaining to historical romance and sus- the bench is made up of five Ro- WA. 98531 or dropped off at dered in San Francisco by Fran- government and how it trans- pense books, will teach about man Catholics, four Jews and no The Chronicle’s front desk. cisco Sanchez, an illegal alien, acts the public’s business. weaving romance into almost Protestants. In America, Prot- who had been deported from the Think of “Pattigate,” the any genre, while Lacey’s Jen- estants account for 48 percent U.S. five times and has had seven scandal involving Patti Prouty, nifer Shaw Wolf, author of two of the population while Roman “Church” that is the 21st century felony convictions. Lewis County’s Central Ser- novels, will teach about story Catholics are 22 percent and Babylon will show her true col- Yes, Sanchez is guilty of mur- vices director who was fired in structure and writing for young Jews only 2.2 percent. ors more than ever. She loves her der — shooting Kathryn in the 2006 after sending text mes- adults. Before you say my count of worldliness and worldly wealth chest in front of her father. Cer- sages of a sexual nature to local Vancouver marketing guru Jewish judges is wrong, it is an more than she loves Christ. She tainly Sanchez is guilty of pulling law enforcement officers. Ronnie Noize will focus on sell- acknowledged fact that Elena would despise the Gospel, which the trigger, but also guilty is his Kagan, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Or the private emails that ing books once they’re written; is this: “The grace of God that enabler and accomplice, Obama. Stephen Bryer are Jewish. Sonia same year between former Gail Denham, a poet and pho- brings salvation has appeared to President Obama has Sotomayor may claim to be Ro- Lewis County Commission- tographer from Sunriver, Or- all people, instructing us, to the usurped the Constitution by man Catholic but her mother, ers Richard Graham and Jim egon, will show how poetry can intent that, denying ungodliness opening America’s borders and Lowery, who may have violated strengthen writing; Olympia’s from Puerto Rico, was born Jew- allowing criminals to invade the ish, and Sotomayor, born in New and worldly lusts, we should live the Open Meetings Act by dis- Les Eldridge, author of a half soberly and righteously and god- United States and seek refuge in York, has strong allegiance with sanctuary cities like San Fran- cussing reorganization of the dozen Civil War maritime nov- ly in this present world, looking Israel and American Jewish or- cisco. county’s government and how els, will discuss writing histori- for the blessed hope, the appear- much they should disclose to ganizations. Both Sanchez and Obama cal fiction; Olympia sci-fi writer ing of the glory of the great God the third commissioner, Dennis She has visited Israel several should be jointly prosecuted Lindsey Schopfer will present and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Hadaller. times. In fact Sotomayor was for Steinle’s murder. Sadly, only “A Novel in Four Drafts” and The America that our Found- Commissioner Edna Fund, “Choose Your Words Carefully”; described as the perfect poster Sanchez will pay the penalty; a friend of mine, explained that child for Jewish-Hispanic rela- ing Fathers left us has become Obama will escape justice be- and a panel will discuss creat- a sinful nation, a people loaded a committee of 18 evaluated ing a sense of place. tions. The four Jews and the one cause he is president of the USA down with iniquity, offspring the email retention plan before The $60 registration fee, Catholic (Anthony Kennedy) and is never held accountable for of evil-doers, children that are suggesting the new policy. The which climbs to $80 after Aug. have, by convoluted reasoning, his violations of the law. Steinle unruly. Leaders that are rebel- only problem is the committee 12, includes a light breakfast, overturned God’s clearly de- and her family have paid dearly consists entirely of county em- lunch, all keynotes, three clared rule that has been in place lious, and companions of thieves, for Obama’s lawlessness — open ployees. workshops and a late afternoon for well over 6,000 years. everyone of them loving bribes borders in order to buy the votes Where are the private citi- autograph party. Sponsors are Regardless of the court ruling, and to whom truth has been dis- of illegal aliens. zens? Local media representa- Gorham Printing and South the true church of the Lord Jesus carded. Is there anyone in Congress tives? People who may seek Bay Press. All proceeds benefit Christ that is a spiritual organ- Woe to all those who are at with the sufficient backbone to access to public records some- the Lewis County Historical ism, the true people of the living ease in their delusions and false impeach Obama for these high day? An independent someone Museum. For information, visit God, the body of which Christ is beliefs. The Day of Judgment crimes? Of course not, there are who can evaluate which emails lewiscountymuseum.net. the head (not a pope or a rabbi), is fast approaching. All one’s no statesmen in Congress, only should be deleted? ••• and the true Israel of God, will wealth, power, prestige and false politicians. I think it’s the proverbial Julie McDonald, a personal his- never surrender the truth to security will prove to be of no slippery slope. Although com- torian from Toledo, may be reached those of antiChrist persuasion. avail on that day. I plead with Richard E. Block missioners may trust all county at [email protected]. The worldly compromised you to flee to the cross while Centralia

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Sirens - CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT received a report of a drill and ig Computer Reported Stolen containing $70 being stolen at the estimated at $20,000. It is unknown nition interlock device stolen from Mossyrock Blueberry Festival. when the vehicles were stolen. Theft of Services Reported a vehicle in the 300 block of La- • At 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, a • At 9:45 a.m. Friday, police re- tona Street. computer was reported stolen in Man Arrested After DuI Crash ceived a report of a theft of servic- the 100 block of South Rock Street. LEWIS COuNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE • Clinton James Rains, 22, of Men Cited for Fighting - es in the 1000 block of Northwest TV, Games Taken in Burglary One Arrested for DuI Winlock, was arrested on suspi • Benjamin J. Davidson, 29; cion of driving under the influ- Maryland Avenue. A customer • At 10:56 a.m. on Sunday, po- After Collision allegedly left the business without Michael L. Powell, 40; and Mark ence after driving a 1998 Nis- W. Powell, 43, all of Centralia, lice received a report of a burglary • Steven A. Rodgers, 59, of san Sentra into a ditch at 2:06 paying for repairs to a truck. in the 1200 block of North Tower Winlock was arrested on suspi- were cited at 5:44 p.m. Friday on p.m. Monday in the 700 block of Man Turns Himself suspicion of fighting in public. Avenue. A television, XBox 360 cion of driving while under the Rhoades Road in Winlock. The in on Burglary Charges, game console and games were re- influence at 12:22 a.m. Sunday Motorcyclist Airlifted vehicle had minor damage. Is Not Charged ported stolen. in the 500 block of Drews Prairie • At 10:12 p.m. on Friday, a Road in Winlock. Rodgers’ 1999 • At 10:17 a.m. Friday, a motorcyclist was airlifted to Har- Bicycle Reported Stolen FIRES 34-year-old Chehalis man, con- • At 8:44 p.m. on Sunday, po- Dodge Caravan sustained minor - borview Medical Center in Seattle damage after it failed to negotiate fessed at the Chehalis Police De after a collision near the intersec- lice received a report of a bicycle Brush Fires partment to two burglaries. He a turn and left the road, according • At 8:23 a.m. on Friday, a tion of Marsh and Mellen avenues. stolen in the 200 block of East - was arrested, but the Lewis Coun- Chestnut Street. to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Of brush fire was reported in the ty Prosecutor’s Office declined to Woman Arrested for Allegedly fice. Deputies arrived to find that 2400 block of U.S. Hightway12 in - file charges. Spitting on Security Guard; Police Respond to Assault, Rodgers was “extremely intoxicat Salkum. No Charges Filed Restraining Order Violation ed,” said Capt. Dusty Breen, of the • At 7:27 p.m. on Friday, a Man With Wine Bottles in Pants • At 4:01 a.m. on Monday, po- Sheriff’s Office. Arrested on Theft Charge • A 29 year-old-Chehalis brush fire was reported in the lice responded to a report of an 1300 block of Salzer Valley Road • Carl. O. Bergmann, 43, a woman was arrested at 12:56 a.m. assault and a violation of a pro- in Centralia. transient from the Seattle area, Saturday in the 900 block of South Jewelry, Other Items Stolen tection order in the 1200 block of • At 2:17 a.m. on Saturday, a was arrested on suspicion of shop- Scheuber Road on suspicion of in Winlock Burglary - Alder Street. Officers did not find brush fire was reported in the 1100 lifting at 4:04 p.m. Friday in the third-degree assault after alleg • The Sheriff’s Office received edly spitting on hospital secu- the suspect. The incident is under block of North Gold Street in Cen- 1000 block of Southwest Interstate investigation. a report of a burglary July 30 in the Avenue. Police responded after rity personnel. The Lewis County 1400 block of Northwest Kerron tralia. Prosecutor’s Office declined to file • At 10:23 a.m. on Saturday, a receiving reports of an intoxi- Avenue in Winlock. Jewelry and charges. brush fire was reported near the cated panhandler and of a man MORTON other miscellaneous items were intersection of Halliday and Big seen pulling wine bottles from his Copper Wire Stolen reported stolen. Bicycle Reported Stolen Hanaford roads in Centralia. pants. • At 1:01 p.m. on Saturday, po- • At 2:20 p.m. on July 29, a bi- Camper, Car Stolen in Chehalis • At 5:14 p.m. on Monday, a lice received a report of a copper Hit and Run Accident Reported cycle was reported stolen in the • A 1996 Winnebago mo- brush fire was reported in the • At 4:50 p.m. on Saturday, a wire theft in the 100 block of West 500 block of Main Avenue. Main Street. torhome and a 2001 Ford Mustang 600 block of U.S. Highway 12 in hit and run accident was reported were reported stolen at 8 a.m. Aug. Napavine. in the 1000 block of Northwest Dog Bites Neighbor MOSSYROCk 2 in the 100 block of Middle Fork Louisiana Avenue. • At 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, a Road in Chehalis. The total value is ••• - Cash Reported Stolen at Animals Abandoned person in the 1400 block of Ox - ford Avenue reported being bitten Blueberry Festival • At 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, po - HENRY F. WENDLING lice received a report that people by a neighbor’s dog. • At 12:13 p.m. on Sunday, po lice received a report of an apron 1919 - 2015 evicted from a residence in the 300 Henry F. Wendling, Hank was preceded in block of Northwest State Avenue lifelong resident of death by his parents; wife, in Chehalis left six cats, a dog and In Remembrance Chehalis, died July 10, Helen; sisters Matilda a turtle behind. 2015 of natural causes. Powell, Anne Erkenbrach, Vehicle Prowl Reported JOHANNA REMUND Hank was 96 ½ years old. Zella Deschler and Rita C. He was born to Henrich Kure. • At 7:41 a.m. on Monday, a While visiting relatives in Wendling and Catherine He is survived by his vehicle prowl was reported in the Iowa in the early 1950's, she met 1000 block of Southwest Interstate (Karolina) Boscher (Pozer) daughter, Sue Geving the love of her life, Robert. After Avenue. on January 15, 1919. immigrating to America a year (Rick); and grandchildren Hank served in the Brian and Rhiannon; Caller Reports Harassment with later, they were married on Nov. U.S. Navy and married Tire Iron 8, 1952 and started a family. son, Steve (Aubrey); his childhood sweetheart and grandchildren, Ryan • At 6:07 p.m. on Monday, po- Robert was a butter maker by and love of his life Helen and Rachel; a number of lice received a report of a woman trade and farmer by avocation. Scheuber April 15, 1942. nieces and nephews who brandishing a tire iron in the Together, they raised two sons, Upon returning to Chehalis 2000 block of Southwest Olympic Robert and Walter, on the farm. remember him fondly as after his service he worked always there to lend a hand. Drive. Johanna is preceded in death at Darigold and was sole by her parents; ive siblings, Hank was a loving proprietor of West Side husband, father, grandfather, CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Margarite, Walter, Rudolf, Rosa T.V. and Service. Hank and Suzanne; and her husband, uncle and good friend to was always a jack of many many. He will be sorely Driver Cited on Suspicion Robert in 1981. trades. There was no job too She is survived by her missed. of Hit and Run Johanna Remund of big or too small he wouldn’t • Mary R. Evans, 67, of Tenino, children, Robert and Walter Centralia, passed away July (Tammy); and grandson, Alex; tackle, including rerooing To view this obituary, please go was cited at 9:16 a.m. Friday in the his home at the age of 80. to chronline.com/obituaries. 24, 2015 at St. Peter Hospital as well as many nieces and 1200 block of North Pearl Street in Olympia. She was born in nephews. on suspicion of hit and run. Switzerland to Rosa and Rudolf Services will be held at Remund Aug. 29, 1925. The Jewelry Reported Stolen Newell-Hoerling’s Funeral - youngest of six children, she • At 10:52 p.m. on Friday, po Chapel in Centralia, Friday, Aug. grew up on the family farm in lice received a report of jewelry 7, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. Graveside MARY LOU MAY - the village of Vogelbuch not far stolen from the 1400 block of Ox services and internment will be from the Swiss capital of Berne. Although in great discomfort ford Avenue. at Claquato Cemetery. Trained as a bookkeeper, she Woman Arrested After Alleged with her rheumatoid arthritis, worked for a number of years To view the obituary, please go to any conversation you had Assault for a butcher in Berne. chronline.com/obituaries. with her was never about • Cindy Chatwin, 24, Centra- herself. She cared deeply lia, was arrested at 11:06 a.m. Fri- about what was going on day on suspicion of fourth-degree with “you”. assault, domestic violence. make this the year you Pre-Plan Upon her passing, some Vehicle Reported Stolen of the words that have Funeral Planning ahead of ime means: been used to describe Mary • At 1:50 p.m. on Friday, a • Your family knows your wishes Adored, Endearing, Loving, truck was reported stolen in • Your loved ones are relieved of inancial issues the 400 block of West Magnolia Caring, Giving, Friend, Street. The alleged victim identi- • Emoional, costly decisions are avoided Gentle Soul, Fearless, fied a suspect. The incident is un- • You have peace of mind knowing you have Trusting, Brave, Comforting given your family a loving git and Counseling. Mary had der investigation. On July 19, 2015 an Call Gary to schedule a Pre-Planning appointment or for accepted what lay ahead Vehicle prowls advice on how to start the conversaion about inal wishes Angel left this earth. One of for her, and comforted and • At 8:47 a.m. on Friday, a the most gentle of souls, Ms. consoled others who wept phone charger was reported stolen Mary Lou May was born openly about her terminal from a vehicle in the 400 block of Sept. 22, 1958 in Centralia, illness. That is just how CH543167cz.cg West Cherry Street. Our Lewis COunty Washington to Tug and Mary was her entire life, • At 2:40 p.m. on Friday, police ArrAngement OffiCe Betty May. Mary Lou, the 1126 S. Gold St., Suite 208 never about herself. Centralia, WA 98531 youngest of ive girls, was Mary leaves behind her Death Notices a friend for life. 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A memorial service held long after she had left nephews, Craig (Brandie) will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ephrata employment with the Sisters High School. Arrangements are under Chastain, Shelley Stoner, the direction of Nicoles Funeral Home, of Providence. Katie Parypa-Neva, Aaron Ephrata. Mary loved her friends, (Chantel) Parypa, Courtnie family, her dog, Cody Chastain, Taylor Chastain Lotteries and cat, Pokey. She also and Sophia Neva. Washington’s Monday Games loved the HSN and QVC A celebration of life is shopping networks and scheduled for noon, Aug. Lotto: 02-08-39-46-48-49 was a true spokesperson for 15, 2015 at the Lucky Eagle Next jackpot: $1.7 million Wen Shampoo! Her sense Casino’s Event Center. Match 4: 03-18-19-23 205 W. Pine St. Centralia, WA 98531 of humor and quick wit In lieu of lowers, the Daily Game: 8-4-3 was treasured by all who family would appreciate Keno: 07-08-10-13-15-19-20-22-23-26- knew her. 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cesses during his time as CEO mediation … We’ve come to a executive session last Friday. The tained an attorney and filed a dis- Morton of MGH, but ultimately the par- conclusion that’s acceptable to meeting followed about eight crimination complaint against ties agreed that the direction Mr. both parties,” he said. hours of mediation. the hospital with the Human Continued from the front page Whitmer envisioned for the hos- Whitmer’s demand let- Campbell said the hospital Rights Commission and the U.S. pital was not consistent with the ter asked for $987,500, positive chose to settle the matter out of Equal Employment Opportunity rights to due process and fired Board of Commissioners’ goals references, six months of paid court because it was a better so- him for being Mormon, hiring for and views of what was in the medical coverage from the hos- lution based on the information Commission. He was hired by candidates of the same faith and best long-term interests of MGH. pital and uncontested unemploy- at hand. Whitmer on Nov. 24, 2014. Carl- hiring a homosexual. “The Board of Commission- ment benefits, should he apply “Given the facts on both sides son was fired and walked out of The statement published on ers believes that Mr. Whitmer for them. of the deal, we felt it was in the the building on Jan. 5. the hospital’s website says, “In has skills and experience that Campbell said he couldn’t best interest to not going to Campbell said Morton Gen- regards to the termination of will serve him well in a leader- discuss the specific financial de- court,” he said. “You look at risks eral has yet to be contacted by Seth Whitmer as CEO of Mor- ship position with a different or- tails of the settlement, nor would and rewards of both scenarios Carlson or anyone representing ton General hospital (MGH) the ganization.” Whitmer or his attorney. The and common sense says this is him. Board of Commissioners wishes Interim hospital CEO Bob Chronicle has filed a public in- the best option.” The hospital’s board of direc- to clarify to the community and Campbell confirmed the state- formation request on the matter Also taking legal action any other interested parties that ment was part of the settlement and will report on the details as against the hospital is Eric Carl- tors is still in the process of hir- MGH has allowed Mr. Whitmer agreement. they become available. son, the short-lived CFO of Mor- ing a CEO after announcing it to resign as CEO of MGH. Mr. “It was in the original employ- The board voted to approve ton General who claims he was would not hire two candidates Whitmer had a number of suc- ment agreement there would be the settlement during a special fired for being gay. He has re- interviewed in recent weeks.

the Shell Oil Co. to lease space in Bryant the Port of Seattle. He was told the potential rigs wouldn’t endanger Continued from the front page Puget Sound and that approving the lease won’t impact drilling in create middle class jobs statewide, the Arctic Ocean because the rigs grow the tourism industry and re- can port elsewhere. build the manufacturing industry. “But there were 400 solid fam- He told The Chronicle his en- ily-wage jobs associated with that vironmental focus is cleaning up project,” Bryant said. “Jobs that Puget Sound because only Wash- pay over $70,000 a year.” ington state can and it only has He said while not leasing to about 10-15 years left to do it. Shell would have made a state- The candidate also expressed ment, it would have cost jobs for concerns about this year’s drought, the middle class. saying that without the snowpack, Bryant said Washington’s the state needs to figure out how regulatory environment doesn’t to capture and save water for use encourage companies to move or during dry months. stay in the state, and the education He said the environment is an system doesn’t prepare graduates important issue to him, but not at to work at those companies. Both the cost of jobs. of those hurt the middle class, he Gov. Jay Inslee’s original plan said. to impose a fee on carbon emis- The final topic Washington sions would have cost middle wage voters commonly ask Bryant jobs, Bryant said. He added that about is leadership and fiscal re- Inslee’s current plan isn’t clear, as sponsibility, he said. he had directed the Washington Bryant started a company in State Department of Ecology to Yakima shipping farmers’ produce develop a plan to cap carbon emis- around the world. From there he sions. moved to Seattle, growing the Bryant also added that Wash- company. ington state is one of the leanest Once he had time to begin states when it comes to carbon public service, he ran for port emissions and that imposing new commissioner. regulations can cost jobs. After he was elected, he said, In his speech, Bryant high- he cut the budget, added to re- lighted the top three topics he serves and reduced property taxes. hears about from Washingtonians. Every year since the port has held The first is personal responsi- tax flat or collected less. bility. He said state leadership needs He said a society has been cre- to take a different approach when ated where people who are trying working on its budget, noting that to get their lives together and get lawmakers had a record-long ses- good jobs, but don’t have incen- sion. tives to work because they will “Ladies and gentlemen, we did Pete Caster / [email protected] lose benefits. That needs to be re- not have an absence of revenue Top: Ruth Peterson, right, hands out ballots for a straw poll at the Lewis County Republican Party picnic on Monday after- formed, he said. in Olympia,” Bryant said. “We noon at Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis. Citizens are also concerned have an absence of leadership in Bottom: While talking to KELA radio personality Bobby Jackson, right, Port of Seattle Commissioner and Washington state about the middle class and creat- the governor’s office, and with governor candidate Bill Bryant, left, gets a thumbs up from local attorney J. Vander Stoep at the Lewis County Republican ing solid family-wage jobs. your help next year, we’re going to Party picnic on Monday afternoon at Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis. Bryant, who grew up in Morton, announced last May that Bryant is in favor of allowing change that.” he would be running for governor.

He said he’s not against bio- complaints are about odors from ports from Ecology’s monitoring While public notice is always Biosolids solids for beneficial use, but he’s sites. wells, which Teitzel said have at required, a public hearing isn’t against overuse at the same sites Teitzel said there have been times shown high nitrate levels. always held. Continued from the front page on a regular basis. two specific occasions in the Safe drinking water standard is “The Fire Mountain Farms Schulte said they were unable past two years where Guenther 10 parts per million. situation has been sort of ongo- In 2011, Wahkiakum County to gain traction for local public has raised concerns that mate- Lyon said while high nitrate ing for a while and it’s sufficient- commissioners passed an ordi- health departments to partici- rial from biosolids sites has been levels have been recorded, Ecol- ly complex enough that I decided nance banning the most com- pate in overseeing the operations tracked on to state Route 508. ogy doesn’t have any data show- that a hearing would be a good mon class of biosolids, class B, due to other big issues this ses- While there is “no doubt” ing groundwater nitrate issues idea,” Lyon said, adding that which are treated to eliminate 99 sion. that the material came from a as a result of Fire Mountain at Guenther has contacted Ecology percent of pathogens, within the He plans to continue to work site where biosolids are stored, properties surrounding the site. about Fire Mountain multiple county, according to court docu- on getting a bill introduced at whether it was biosolids, he While Fire Mountain might times over the years about the ments. the next session. doesn’t know. not be contaminating neighbor- Newaukum Prairie site. Ecology filed for action, say- “I hope they do take it to the “But I do know that it got ing wells, it is under two orders Fire Mountain Farms has ing the ordinance conflicted Legislature,” Thode said. “So the cleaned up eventually,” he said. from Ecology, both issued in Jan- seven permitted sites in Lewis with state law and was uncon- Legislature can decide whether Guenther said Ecology told uary 2014 to address high nitrate stitutional. The superior court County, Lyon said. they want us to dump it in the him the samples weren’t bio- levels in soil and groundwater at Lyon is determining whether sided with the county, declar- rivers, put it in the landfills, burn solids, and he added biosolids its Burnt Ridge, Homestead and ing the ordinance constitutional. hearings should be held for each it or recycle it. ... It is a valuable have been tracked onto state Newaukum Prairie land applica- site or all of the sites. Ecology appealed, and the court resource.” Route 508 many times from the tion sites. of appeals ruled in favor of Ecol- “Most people are mostly con- Peter Lyon, southwest region Newaukum Prairie site. “He is under an order from cerned about the site nearest to ogy, according to the published manager for Ecology’s Waste 2 Thode said the riskiest thing Ecology that prohibits him from opinion filed in November 2014. them,” Lyon said. Resources program, said federal Fire Mountain does is put trucks receiving or land applying any However, that’s more time- If Wahkiakum County had and state law right now don’t al- on the road and the closer work biosolids — any further biosol- won the case, Lewis County consuming and Lyon doesn’t low for local oversight or man- can be done to the biosolids’ ids,” Lyon said. think he’s received public input Commissioner Bill Schulte said, agement of biosolids. source, the better because it’s less Thode said different things, Lewis County would have sought on all seven sites. “But we work closely with risky to the environment and such as his cattle operation near “Our main goal is giving the a similar ordinance banning all Lewis County Health Depart- the Burnt Ridge site, could cause public health. community an opportunity to but class A biosolids, which are ment,” Lyon said. In the south- nitrates levels to bounce and that express their concerns,” Lyon treated to reduce pathogens be- west region, Lewis County is a Ecology needs to look at trends. low detectable levels. Nitrate Levels Lead to said. top county for biosolid land ap- Regulatory Orders Without the court’s favor, plication. While each site is viewed sep- Complex Situation Leads to arately, the operation as a whole Schulte has been working to get Bill Teitzel, supervisor for Guenther also claimed the Public Hearing on General state lawmakers to allow for local public health and environmental biosolids at the site that are ap- is also considered during the oversight of biosolid operations. services for Lewis County, said plied are washed into the Newau- Permits permitting process, Lyon said. However, Schulte said it’s dif- the county does work with Ecol- kum River by the rain. Every five years, Ecology is- After gathering all of the ficult to put up much of a fight ogy to a degree to monitor the “I bet you dollars to dough- sues general permits for biosolid information, including public when you’re a small rural county. biosolids sites. nuts that you’ll find derivatives operations. Everybody wanting input, Ecology will determine Bob Guenther, a neighbor to He said the county has con- of biosolids in the sediment even coverage must apply, Lyon said. whether to move forward with a Fire Mountain site, said he tes- sidered a delegation with Ecology, before it hits the Newaukum Fire Mountain Farms sent a the permits. tified to legislators about the is- which would give it more official River,” Guenther said. notice of intent last winter, indi- While looking at the nitrate sue during the last session. input, but the county wouldn’t He last tested his well for ni- cating it wanted to be covered by issue, Ecology then discovered “I feel that the county should have any say in enforcement. trates about one year ago, and the general permit. that Emerald had been provid- have a say on what is being However, he said there is a it was OK, but he is upgradient The permit will be issued in ing industrial waste, or sludge, to hauled into our county and sort of unofficial agreement at from the site. September, Lyon said. Fire Mountain, Lyon said. dumped all over our fields in this point; Ecology keeps the Thode said failed septic sys- After the issuance, Fire The case involving Emer- Lewis County,” Guenther said. county aware of what is going on tems and pre-1975 constructed Mountain has to get certain in- ald, depending on the ruling For the last nine months, in its jurisdiction. wells in the area could lead to formation to Ecology, includ- by the Pollution Control Hear- Ecology has had two full-time “It also is just good informa- high nitrate levels. ing application, proof of public ings Board, may impact whether employees monitoring biosolid tion for us to know, really, what “And some of what we’re see- notice and State Environmental Ecology moves forward with the sites in Ecology’s Southwest re- they’re dealing with,” Teitzel said. ing in nitrates could be 50 years Policy Act work. general permits. gion, made up of 12 counties. “… they’ve been keeping us fully (old),” Thode said, noting that That information will be re- “Ecology has a decision in Previously, the department had involved in some of the discus- groundwater typically travels 1 viewed by Ecology. front of them in terms of wheth- one employee doing the moni- sions they’re having with differ- to 50 feet annually. In tight clay Lyon said he has already de- er they will reissue coverage to toring work. ent sites around the area.” soil like that surrounding Fire termined that a public hearing Fire Mountain Farms in the next “These inspectors can’t cover He said occasionally he will Mountain’s Newaukum Prairie will be held for the three particu- permit … and the outcome of this. That’s why it has to have lo- go with Ecology to a site, if a spe- site, it doesn’t move very quickly. lar sites — Newaukum Prairie, the court case may have bearing cal jurisdiction,” Guenther said. cific complaint arises. Typically The county reviews yearly re- Burnt Ridge and Homestead. on that decision,” Lyon said. Main 12 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 Nation/World Nation in Brief World in Brief Mormon Church Israeli Arrested After to Release More GOP Debate Limited West Bank Arson Documents From That Killed Toddler Founder JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it was interrogating SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — the suspected head of a Jewish The Mormon church is taking to Top 10 Candidates extremist group in the first arrest another step in its push to be FOX NEWS: of an Israeli suspect following last more transparent, and is releas- Thursday’s week’s arson attack in the West ing more historical documents Event Will Leave Seven Bank that killed a Palestinian tod- that shed light on how Joseph “We never ever envisioned we’d have 17 major Hopefuls on the Outside dler and wounded his brother and Smith formed the religion. candidates. There’s no perfect solution.” parents. The Church of Jesus Christ By Steve Peoples and Kathleen Ronayne According to the Shin Bet se- of Latter-day Saints says the curity agency, 23-year-old Meir volume being released at a news The Associated Press Steve Duprey New Hampshire representative on the Republican National Committee Ettinger was arrested late Monday conference Tuesday in Salt Lake WASHINGTON — They for “involvement in an extremist City is a printer’s manuscript of crowded the stage in New Hamp- Jewish organization.” the Book of Mormon. shire for a debate-style faceoff. didates on Monday aimed their bate,” said Louisiana Gov. Bobby The agency would not say if Mormons believe that 185 But the jam-packed Republi- he is also suspected in the July 31 years ago, God helped Smith criticism at Democrats instead of Jindal, who all but conceded he can field will be narrowed con- each other in a two-hour faceoff wouldn’t qualify for Thursday’s arson attack, but it has accused translate a story that was writ- siderably for the first formal de- Ettinger of heading an extremist ten in ancient Egyptian and en- where Republicans had more in affair. bate of the 2016 primary season common than not. “We’re getting larger and large movement seeking to bring about graved on gold plates. It became later in the week. On Tuesday, religious “redemption” through at- known as the Book of Mormon. Not mentioned was the one crowds, we’re moving up in the Fox News announces which 10 candidate making the most news polls,” he told reporters after the tacks on Christian sites and Pales- The religion counts 15 mil- presidential hopefuls can partici- tinian homes. lion followers worldwide after headed into Thursday’s meeting: New Hampshire forum. “We’re pate and the exclusive club will Donald Trump. The billionaire building a movement, our strate- Israeli Prime Minister Benja- experiencing a tripling of mem- feature notable omissions. min Netanyahu has pledged “zero bership in the past three decades. businessman who declined to gy is working — talking directly All but three of the 17 ma- tolerance” for Jewish terrorism fol- Some outsiders have criticized it participate in Monday’s gather- to voters.” jor Republican candidates for lowing a pair of deadly attacks by as being secretive about its prac- ing is poised to take center stage Jindal’s fate, like that of sev- president participated in a New extremists. tices and beliefs. later in the next meeting. eral Republican rivals, will rest This is the church’s latest step Hampshire forum Monday night Trump’s place is assured, in which polls Fox uses to deter- toward making available docu- that was essentially a “debate having surged into the lead in mine the top 10 candidates. Creators of Destroyed ments or clarifying some of the lite.” Unlike Thursday’s nation- most recent polls, yet several Several surveys have been re- more sensitive parts of its doc- ally televised debate in Cleve- high-profile Republicans are on leased in recent days, with more Hitchhiking Robot trine or history. land, the gathering didn’t have a the bubble. They include the par- expected Tuesday, whose margins Mull Rebuild cut-off for participation. In their ty’s only female presidential can- could make a difference for candi- upcoming Ohio meeting, only didate, Carly Fiorina, a former dates separated by 1 or 2 points. TORONTO (AP) — Collapsed Special Olympics the GOP’s top 10 candidates in technology executive whose brief For example, in Monmouth among trash and dead leaves, its Athlete Found After national polling will be allowed surge earlier in the summer has University’s survey released arms ripped off and its skull and on stage. been wiped out by Trump’s rise. Monday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, brain nowhere in sight, the talking Disappearing From LAX “We never ever envisioned And with Republican pri- at 3.2 percent, was the 10th can- and tweeting hitchhiking robot from Canada met its untimely end LOS ANGELES (AP) — An we’d have 17 major candidates,” mary voting set to begin in six didate, just above the cutoff. said Steve Duprey, New Hamp- months, those who don’t qualify After taking the margin of in Philadelphia over the weekend. autistic teenage Special Olympics But there may be another athlete who vanished from Los shire’s representative to the Re- for Thursday’s nationally tele- error into account, Monmouth publican National Committee, vised debate may struggle to noted that Kasich’s support chance at life for the child-sized Angeles International Airport traveling robot. was found sleeping on a lawn five who helped create the GOP’s stand out in the extraordinarily could be as low as 1.5 percent, 2016 debate plan. “There’s no packed GOP contest. while almost any of the candi- HitchBOT’s co-creators miles away Monday afternoon, Frauke Zeller and David Smith hours after another missing com- perfect solution.” “Thursday’s debate will be dates who polled lower than him Without exception, the can- the first debate, not the last de- could be that high or higher. said Monday that they’ve been petitor turned up safe 350 miles overwhelmed with support and away in Northern California. offers to revive the robot since it Sihon Ange Ismael Kone, 15, was vandalized beyond repair and of the Ivory Coast was found left on a street in Philadelphia on lying in the grass in front of an Saturday and they are considering Inglewood house with his iden- rebuilding it. tification hanging by a passer-by, The robot was on a hitchhik- Los Angeles Police Department ing, social experiment adventure Cmdr. Dennis Kato said. The in the U.S. after trekking across teen was tired, but healthy and Canada and parts of Europe with- in good spirits and was reunited out incident last year. Strangers with a member of his delegation helped the immobile hitchBOT who stayed behind after he went travel from place to place while missing. checking items off its bucket list. Earlier in the day, an Alba- nian athlete who disappeared from the games turned up safe in Facing Islamic State a community on the east side of the San Francisco Bay. Threat, Iraq Digitizes National Library Oil Prices Slide as BAGHDAD (AP) — The Worries About Global dimly lit, dust-caked stacks of the Baghdad National Library hide a Supply Glut Mount treasure of the ages: crinkled, yel- By The Associated Press lowing papers holding the true sto- ries of sultans and kings; imperial- The slump in oil prices deep- ists and socialists; occupation and ened Monday, pulling down the liberation; war and peace. price of U.S. crude to the lowest Kent Porter / The Press Democrat These are the original chroni- level in more than four months. Long Beach, Calif., ireighter Darren Ike keeps watch on an unburned hillside near a ire in Lake County, Calif., Monday. Fire- cles of Iraq’s rich and tumultuous The move came as traders ighters were working aggressively to regain control after a raging California ire jumped a highway that had served as a history — and now librarians and braced for softer demand amid containment line for the massive blaze,, which is one of 20 wildires burning in California. academics in Baghdad are work- an increase in the number of ac- ing feverishly to preserve what’s tive rigs and signs of weakness in left after thousands of documents U.S. construction spending and were lost or damaged at the height manufacturing. Massive California Wildfire of the U.S.-led invasion. Benchmark U.S. crude fell As Islamic State militants set $1.95, or 4.1 percent, to close out to destroy Iraq’s history and at $45.17 a barrel in New York. culture, including irreplaceable U.S. crude has been declining Jumps Containment Line books and manuscripts kept in the since reaching a high this year By Haven Daley and Terence Chea hadn’t burned in years. partment of Forestry and Fire militant-held city of Mosul, a ma- of $61.43 a barrel on June 10. It’s jor preservation and digitization down 15 percent so far this year. The Associated Press But Monday afternoon errat- Protection. “It was ready to go.” ic wind blew hot embers north of The fire was burning in the project is underway in the capital Brent crude, a benchmark for MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — to safeguard a millennium worth international oils used by many Highway 20 ignited several fires Lower Lake area, about 100 miles As firefighters battled a massive across the highway north of the north of San Francisco and 10 of history. U.S. refineries, declined $2.69, or Northern California wild land 5.2 percent, to $49.52 a barrel in city of Clear Lake. miles from Clear Lake, the larg- blaze threatening numerous “There were too many (spot est freshwater lake entirely with- London. It’s down 13.5 percent homes, some of the 13,000 peo- Kerry Pushes Asia Trade this year. fires) for us to pick up,” Battalion in California and a popular spot ple urged to flee their residences Chief Carl Schwettmann of the for boaters and campers. Fire of- Pact in Singapore were spending what may be just California Department of For- ficials said no homes around the SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Delta Says It’s one of many nights in evacua- estry and Fire Protection told the lake were threatened. Secretary of State John Kerry Banning Shipment of tion shelters. San Francisco Chronicle. “With “I’m overwhelmed,” Donna called Tuesday for countries nego- The blaze that has charred these drought-stricken fuels, it’s McDonald, of Clear Lake, said tiating a major Pacific Rim trade Hunting ‘Trophies’ nearly 97 square miles of brush just moving at an extremely high at a high school that had been deal to overcome differences that NEW YORK (AP) — Delta and timber, jumped a highway rate of speed.” turned into a shelter. “I was very have stalled its conclusion. Air Lines had a major change of Monday that had served as a con- At least two dozen homes happy at one point when I saw no Speaking in Singapore, Kerry heart about shipping hunting tainment line. Its rapid growth have been destroyed over the smoke at all. Then all of a sudden said the so-called “Trans Pacific trophies, announcing Monday caught firefighters off guard and past few days and more than it just flared up real big again.” Partnership” would benefit the afternoon that it would no lon- shocked residents. 13,000 people forced from their Layna Rivas, of Clearlake people of all nations involved and ger accept lion, leopard, elephant, Vicki Estrella, who has lived homes or warned to leave. Oaks, evacuated her home over serve as a model for responsible rhinoceros and buffalo trophies. in the area for 22 years, stayed The fire — the largest blaze the weekend and wanted to get global industry and commerce. As recently as May, the At- at a Red Cross shelter at Middle- in drought-stricken California back to feed her chickens. His address at Singapore Man- lanta-based airline had said that town High School along with her — roughly tripled in size over “You have to have that let go agement University comes just it would continue to allow such husband and their dog. the weekend, generating its own feeling and know everything is days after trade ministers failed to shipments — as long as they “It’s amazing the way that thing winds that fanned the flames going to be OK,” she said. “My bridge final gaps and seal the ac- were legal. At the time, some in- spread,” Estrella said. “There was and reduced thousands of acres place is going to be safe, my ani- cord at talks in Hawaii. ternational carriers prohibited smoke 300 feet in the air.” of manzanita shrubs and other mals are going to be safe.” Kerry acknowledged the dif- such cargo. Cooler weather had helped brush to barren land in hours. Numerous other wildfires ficulties in finalizing the deal, but The move comes after an crews build a buffer between the “There’s a lot of old growth- in California, Washington state said its completion would mark a American dentist killed a well- wildfire and some of the thou- type vegetation and four years and Oregon took off as the ef- major milestone for the interna- known lion named Cecil in Zim- sands of homes it threatened as of drought to dry it all out,” said fects of drought and summer tional economy. The countries in- babwe last month in an allegedly it tore through drought-with- Lynne Tolmachoff, a spokes- heat turned the West Coast com- volved in the talks represent about illegal hunt. ered brush in Lake County that woman for the California De- bustible. 40 percent of the global economy. The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 • Main 13

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By Amelia Dickson “We want to make sure that The Olympian we have a plan in place, that it will be followed and that it will More than five years after work,” Braniff said. construction of the Accountabil- The letter of intent signed in ity and Restitution Center, coun- January also promises to ear- ty officials say the new Thurston mark $283,000 in the general County jail will be occupied by fund for corrections in 2015. the end of August. Of that, $25,000 will cover Undersheriff Tim Braniff move-in costs, and an additional said the Sheriff’s Office has spent Steve Bloom / $25,000 will cover “unforesee- the last few months hiring cor- The Olympian The Accountability and Restitution Center will be occupied by the end of this month, Thurston County oicials say. able needs” following the move. rections deputies, making sure Another $50,000 will cover med- the facility’s systems are func- ical, lab and dental costs. tional, and ensuring that the ARC on. been selected. in Tumwater, instead of the cur- An additional $183,000 would ARC will be ready to hold the At a press conference, the “What I can say is that we’ll be rent jail at 2000 Lakeridge Drive be available in 2015 and 2016 if county’s inmates. elected officials signed a letter of in there no later than the end of SW in Olympia. overtime costs or leave buyouts “We need to make sure that intent promising an additional August,” Braniff said. Inmates will need to be trans- exceed a certain amount. every component, every aspect $111,879 in the 2015 corrections Planning for the move has ported back to the Lakeridge Because revenue from the of the facility is operational,” budget, bringing the budget up taken a great deal of interagency Drive facility for some court jail’s commissary has decreased Braniff said. to $17.98 million. coordination. dates, but many appearances are in recent years, the $78,000 sala- The county’s Board of Com- Braniff said county officials Following the move, local conducted via video conferenc- ry of one corrections accountant missioners and Sheriff John Sna- aren’t releasing the official ARC law enforcement agencies will ing. was moved to the county’s bud- za officially reached an agree- move-in date for security rea- transport suspects to the ARC, Corrections staff also are fi- get this year, and a second one ment Jan. 30 to move into the sons, but a move-in date has located at 3491 Ferguson St. SW nalizing procedures for running will be moved in 2016. Analysis: Despite Misconduct, Prosecutors Rarely Face Discipline LACK OF CONSEQUENCES: Merrival's whistleblower com- wrongful convictions exposed by versed and she wasn't disciplined exonerations in Illinois was $214 plaint listed 85 cases of pros- Innocence Projects. by the state bar. She now works million, according to a 2013 CPI Legal Experts ecutor misconduct since 2000 in "There's a lot more scrutiny," for a Seattle law firm. report. Says Prosecutorial Pierce County alone. she said, adding systemic reform Greg Link with the Wash- A single case in Washington The Washington State Bar is needed. ington Appellate Project said cost taxpayers nearly $1 million. Misbehavior Has Association has disciplined 368 Ninth U.S. Circuit Court misconduct cited by an appellate Darold Stenson was sen- Reached ‘Epidemic Levels’ lawyers since 2010; only two of Appeals Judge Alex Kozin- court that doesn't result in rever- tenced to death in 1994 for kill- were prosecutors. ski wrote in a 2013 dissent that sal is more common and can be ing his wife and business partner. SEATTLE (AP) — A pros- National studies also show "Brady violations have reached worse because prosecutors take The Supreme Court threw out ecutor in Clallam County who sanctions are rarely imposed and epidemic proportions in recent that as a green light to continue the conviction, saying the pros- wrongfully suppressed evidence when they are, they amount to a years" referring to prosecutor misbehavior. ecutor violated his rights by not violated a death-row inmate’s "slap-of-the-wrist," according to misconduct involving the fail- Complaints to the Washing- giving his lawyers helpful evi- rights, forcing a new trial that the Center for Prosecutor Integ- ure to disclose key evidence to ton State Bar Association are dence. ultimately cost taxpayers $1 mil- rity. the defense. He listed more than confidential unless referred for After his second trial, Clal- lion. The National Registry for Ex- two-dozen examples. formal action, therefore it's not lam County submitted a request That prosecutor, along with onerations reports 46 percent of Kozinski became incensed known how many the bar re- for reimbursement of $998,651 dozens of others in Washington wrongful convictions it identi- during a January hearing in Riv- ceives. under a procedure that lets coun- and hundreds across the country fied were because of prosecutor erside, California, when talking King County Superior Court ties ask for help paying for ag- whose cases were thrown out on or other official misconduct and about a prosecutor who commit- Judge Ronald Kessler files a bar gravated murder cases. The state appeal because of misconduct, the CPI says fewer than 2 percent ted perjury. complaint every time an ap- paid $500,000. never faced discipline, an Asso- of prosecutors who commit mis- "Why was he not disciplined?" pellate court finds a prosecutor Dan Satterberg, the King ciated Press investigation found. conduct are publicly sanctioned. Kozinski asked. "What kind of committed misconduct. County prosecutor, said his of- Legal experts say prosecuto- The exact number of cases in encouragement does that give to "With the bar association, if fice has a committee that tracks rial misconduct has reached "epi- which an appellate court finds prosecutors?" you want to get disbarred, com- appellate cases involving pros- demic" levels in the U.S. and the prosecutorial misconduct isn't Seattle criminal defense law- ingle money in a trust account," ecutor misconduct and if there's lack of consequences results in known because no agency col- yer John Henry Browne said he said. a case from his office, "we treat it repeat misbehavior, millions of lects that data, legal experts said. some prosecutors keep mis- "But committing misconduct as a teachable moment." dollars spent to retry cases, in- But a 2010 study for the behaving after their cases get and sending someone to prison, "Nobody wants to have their nocent people sent to prison and California Innocence Project re- tossed. that's not an automatic investiga- name associated with a case that further damage to a criminal viewed about 4,000 cases from The Washington Court of tion?" gets reversed because of some- justice system being criticized for 1997 to 2009 and found 707 in- Appeals cited King County dep- Kessler has filed at least 10 thing stupid they said at trial," the way it has handled question- volved prosecutorial miscon- uty prosecutor Cheryl Snow in complaints since 2010. Only one Satterberg said. able police shootings. duct. About 20 percent resulted 2003 for misconduct. resulted in discipline. "We have polarized groups in reversed convictions, said The Supreme Court admon- "Some of the reasons I've got- of people in our country who Kathleen Ridolfi, the study's au- ished Snow again in 2008, saying ten from the bar for not disci- are literally waging war on each thor and professor at Santa Clara "a prosecutor has a duty to act im- plining the prosecutor is, 'well, other and every time we as pros- School of Law. partially." the court of appeals was wrong," ecutors fail to maintain the trust The California Bar Associa- Browne said Snow misbe- Kessler said. "I'm not sure the bar and seek justice and look unfair tion disciplined 1 percent of the haved again during a recent mur- association should be second- TIRE SALE! or discriminatory, it just fuels prosecutors in 600 cases where der trial. She made "personal and guessing that." the violence," said Pierce County misconduct was found. The offhand comments" while cross- The costs of retrying cases Deputy Prosecutor Steve Mer- study said those in a position to examining a defense expert. are acute, said Maurice Possley, rival, who has filed complaints address the problem, especially Browne filed a motion asking with the National Registry of Ex- against the county prosecutor. bar associations, fail to take ac- that prosecutorial misconduct be onerations, a University of Mich- PASSENGER The AP reviewed 540 Wash- tion. prohibited during closing argu- igan Law School project. ington cases that had been re- Ellen Yaroshefsky, a profes- ments. The motion was granted. "Witnesses die. Evidence gets GREAT BUY! versed or dismissed by the state's sor at New York's Benjamin N. Snow acknowledged in an lost," he said. STARTING AT appellate courts since 2012 and Cardozo School of Law, said the email that two appellate courts The cost to Texas taxpayers found 30 were thrown out be- public has become more aware of cited her for misconduct, but of 45 wrongful convictions was 99 cause of prosecutor misconduct. prosecutorial misconduct with said none of her cases were re- $8.6 million and the cost of 85 39 TREAD DESIGN MAY VARY 155/80R-13 Gasoline Tax Increases by 7 Cents in Washington in First of Two Jumps YOUR SIZE IN STOCK, CALL FOR SIZE & PRICE OLYMPIA (AP) — The price portation projects across the state. ernor earlier this summer. Next increase. But we haven't been Centralia • 1211 Harrison of gas may be going down na- With state gas taxes now up summer, the tax will increase an as diligent on maintenance and (360) 736-6603 CH544519cbw.jd tionally, but Washington driv- to 44.5 cents a gallon, adding in additional 4.9 cents a gallon, put- preservation as we've needed to Chehalis • 36 N. Market ers — already paying above the the current federal gas tax of 18.4 ting the total state tax at 49.4 cents be," Republican Sen. Curtis King national average — may see even cents, the total per gallon gas tax — which based on current rates, of Yakima said. (360) 748-0295 higher prices at the pump follow- in Washington is now 62.9 cents. would make it the second-highest ing Saturday's 7-cent-per-gallon The state increase was part of a gas tax in the nation behind Penn- increase in the state's gas tax. $16 billion, 16-year transportation sylvania, according to the Ameri- The increase is the first of a revenue package approved by the can Petroleum Institute. Sharon Care 2nd Annual Golf Tournament two-step jump to pay for trans- Legislature and signed by the gov- "Nobody likes to have a tax News in Brief Coroner: Body Found ing from opposite ends. ment Plan, the National Incident The son saw his father at the Management System and the Na- All proceeds beneit Centralia on Mount Rainier Is midpoint, but when the son got tional Response Framework. back to their vehicle and went The purpose is to help guide Providence Hospital Missing Tacoma Hiker to pick up his father, he couldn't county government behavior be- TACOMA (AP) — Officials find him. fore, during and after a disaster. have confirmed that the body It defines who does what, when, 1st and 2nd Place Win Cash & Prizes found on Mount Rainier last where and how, in order to pre- week is that of a 64-year-old Ta- Thurston County to pare for, respond to and recover coma man who went missing Hold Public Hearing on from the effects of a human- while hiking with his son last caused, natural or technological Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin year. County Emergency Plan hazard. The Pierce County Medical By The Chronicle The hearing will be held at 3 Will Win Cash & Prizes Examiner's Office identified the Thurston County commis- p.m. in room 280 in building 1 of remains Monday as 64-year-old sioners will hold a public hear- the County Courthouse complex ONLY $80 PER PERSON Edwin Birch, who was reported ing today at 3 p.m. on proposed at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW in 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE missing July 12, 2014, the News revisions to the Thurston Coun- Olympia. WITH RAFFLE PRIZES & LUNCH PROVIDED Tribune of Tacoma reported. Of- ty Comprehensive Emergency A draft of the plan is available ficials say the cause of death is Management Plan. The public is at www.co.thurston.wa.us/em/. undetermined. encouraged to attend, and com- Written comments may be Newaukum Valley Golf Course FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Birch was last seen by his missioners may act on the pro- submitted in lieu of testimony 153 Newaukum Golf Drive Sharon Larson Taylor 360-508-9402 son as they hiked the popular posal at the close of the hearing. and will be accepted until 1 p.m. Chehalis, WA 98532 Debi Wilber 360-219-5121 Wonderland Trail, which loops The emergency management today. Send written comments CH544089cz.jd Mount Rainier. They were doing plan was revised to conform to James Yates, Emergency Man- Sharon Care Center a 19-mile day hike between Box with the Washington State Com- agement coordinator, at yatesj@ Canyon and White River, start- prehensive Emergency Manage- co.thurston.wa.us. The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 • Main 15

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• Story: mcCroskey Column — What Happened to Three branches of Government? USer Name: jbundy48 I do remember my civics, as I learned in high school, col- lege, and preparing for my citizenship exam to change from Canadian to American citizenship. The latter was the tough- est test of the three I had to pass, and I think it would be use- ful for any citizen to check out. Regarding your opinion of the three branches of government, the executive is charged with enforcing the laws passed by Congress only, but of course there is always interpretation involved. However, if anyone thinks that the executive has gone beyond the law as written, they have every opportunity to take it to the courts, who are charged with weighing the evidence of the interpretation to determine if that is exceeded or not. The lawsuits that go to the courts sometimes go the way I prefer, Photograph submitted by Cecilia Hauer, Chehalis and other times not, but the mechanism works as designed Kiwanis member Andy Wagner loads the last six of 33 cases of toothpaste donated by Centralia-Chehalis Kiwanis for this by the framers of our Constitution. If someone doesn’t like a year’s Kids’ Kloset event, which will be held Saturday, Aug.15, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Centralia. Wagner and his result, they have an opportunity to vote out the incumbent brother, dentist Peter Wagner, procured the toothpaste, which will be placed in hygiene kits for kindergarten through 12th- in either the presidency or Congress and vote for someone grade students. Because of service groups such as Kiwanis, local churches, Thrivent and TransAlta, as well as and individual who will change the law or enforce it differently. I haven’t supporters, Kids’ Kloset is set to outit 1,000 needy school kids with new shoes, clothing, school supplies and hygiene kits. seen an example yet (from either party) where new law has Tickets will be handed out the night before so that families have a designated time slot. Tickets for Kids’ Kloset will be distrib- been made by an executive or lawmaker, and I trust that I uted 5-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Fort Borst Park, Shelter 1. Tickets also will be available Saturday at Kids’ Kloset. For more never will. information, call Immanuel Lutheran Church, (360) 736-9270. • Story: Napavine Community Development Volunteering Director Living in arizona P R i N T Looking for local volunteer Gospel Mission and volunteer to IT’S WHAT WE DO! opportunities that align with coordinate their next fundraiser. We Provide You With USer Name: ToDD maSoN your interests? • Coastal Harvest is a non- A Variety Of Products United Way of Lewis Coun- profit food distribution ware- To Help Promote My engineering firm has conducted-I would guess-the ty’s online Volunteer Center has house that serves several coun- Your Business! majority of private developments in the city of Napavine your answer. ties, including all the food banks Business Cards over the past 15 years and Steve has always been a plea- Visit www.volunteerlewis.org in Lewis County. They are look- sure to deal with even when we haven’t seen eye to eye on Brochures today and make an impact on ing for board members who rep- Envelopes issues. I’ve had two projects go through while he’s been the issues you are most passion- resent the different counties that working part time in Arizona without delay or issue as a re- Forms ate about. they serve. Meetings are once Flyers & Posters sult of him telecommuting. Until I read the article I didn’t a month at the Coastal Harvest even realize he was part time. We can only hope his replace- warehouse in Hoquiam. Postcards Featured Volunteer Web Press Printing ment in January is as pro-development and responsive as opportunities • Get moving with Volun- Steve. teer Chore Services! Burn some And More • Do you enjoy bringing all calories and flex those muscles the pieces of a fundraising event

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Sports editor: Aaron VanTuyl Seattle Tops Glauber’s NFL Phone number: 807-8229 / Sports 2 Sports e-mail: [email protected] Power Rankings NFL Graham Fitting in Fine Early in Seahawks Camp NEW GUY: Star Tight End catch was made over a defensive back not likely to be around for and Key Acquisition the regular season. But the sight Jimmy Graham a Big of Graham using his athleticism and size to haul in a TD from Target, Boost to Seattle's Wilson is one the Seattle Se- Offense ahawks want to see regularly. "What an exciting addition By Tim Booth for a club and everyone can The Associated Press feel it," coach Pete Carroll said. RENTON — Jimmy Gra- "We've got some things we do ham reached over the top of that he fits right in with. There the shorter safety, hauled in the are a couple little tweaks we do touchdown pass from Russell and we've done with him in the past, and it's just going to be Elaine Thompson / The Associated Press Wilson and immediately turned Seattle Seahawks' Jimmy Graham reaches and spiked the football. building the connection. But it is to catch a ball at an NFL football training Sure, it was only the fourth going to be done." camp Monday in Renton. training camp practice for Gra- ham with his new team, and the please see GRAHAM, page S3

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M’s Nelson Cruz, Kyle David Zalubowski / The Associated Press Seattle starting pitcher Felix Hernandez works against the Seager Hit Back-to- Rockies Monday in Denver. Back Dingers; Felix Works into 7th in 8-7 Win Over Colorado By Bob Dutton The News Tribune DENVER — Count this as a give-back game by the Mari- ners to their King on the eve of his 10th anniversary in the big leagues. After so often squandering wonderful performances by Fe- lix Hernandez over the years, the Mariners mustered a three-hom- er attack Monday night when he wasn't in top form. The result was an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Co- ors Field. Yep, it was 10 years ago Tues- day that Hernandez, at age 19, made his major league debut by pitching well in a loss at Detroit. On Monday, though, the Mariners built a 7-1 lead for Her- nandez through 21⁄2 innings on homers by Kyle Seager, Nelson Cruz and Brad Miller against Colorado starter Eddie Butler, who departed after four innings. Then the Rockies began chipping away. Two runs in the fourth inning and another in the sixth. Hernandez wasn't sharp. For a change, he didn't need to be to come away with a victory. Hernandez (13-6) lasted until two outs in the seventh when he David Zalubowski / The Associated Press please see MARINERS, page S4 Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz breaks from the bater's box after singling against the Colorado Rockies in the ifth inning Monday in Denver.

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NFL WAGNER ON BOARD WITH HAWKS ALL-PRO, ALL-READY: Wagner Signs Four-Year, $43 Million Extension RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Bobby Wagner was patient to a point. The All-Pro middle linebacker was willing to sit back and let the Seattle Seahawks finish up their contract negotiations with Russell Wilson. But once Wilson’s payday was taken care of, Wagner want- ed to know if his future was in Seattle or if he would go into the final year of his rookie contract with uncertainty. “I’m thankful for it. If I would have waited any longer I probably wouldn’t have been as patient,” Wagner said. “But you know it’s a crazy process and I’m glad it’s over.” Two days after expressing displeasure at not having an

extension in hand, Wagner was Elaine Thompson / The Associated Press basking Sunday at being the Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, talks with Bobby Wagner at an NFL football training camp Monday in Renton, Wash. highest-paid middle linebacker in football after signing a four- best and highest-paid linebacker year extension worth a reported in the NFL. He still has the note- $43 million. “...I’m thankful to them for letting me be a book. SHOW ME The deal was finalized and “It’s definitely a weight off signed late Saturday night, yet part of this for four more years. ’’ your shoulders off the field be- another member of the Se- cause off the field you think ahawks’ core group who is being THE MONEY Bobby Wagner about it a lot and you wonder if rewarded for leading the fran- Bobby Wagner is now one of the top you’re going to be here or not go- paid linebackers in the NFL. Here are chise to consecutive Super Bowl the numbers.... appearances. ing to be here, but like I said I’m Linebacker Average per year Wagner joins a list that in- Pete Carroll said. sidered holding out from train- thankful to them for letting me be a part of this for four more 1. Justin Houston, Chiefs $16,833,000 cludes Wilson, Richard Sher- “I’m not surprised by it. I’m ing camp to make his point. 2. Clay Matthews, Packers $13,200,000 man, Earl Thomas, Kam Chan- surprised there are so many The deals with Wagner and years.” 3. Bobby Wagner, Seahawks $10,750,000 cellor, K.J. Wright, Cliff Avril, questions. We have continued Wilson came with a cost as Notes: Carroll said with 4. DeMarcus Ware, Broncos $10,000,000 Michael Bennett, Doug Baldwin to do our work. We have a real veteran defensive tackle Tony Wagner’s extension done he’s 5. Lawrence Timmons, Steelers $9,559,150 and Jimmy Graham all under approach, really no surprises if McDaniel was cut on Sunday hoping something can be 6. NaVorro Bowman, 49ers $9,050,000 contract through at least the worked out to get holdout strong 7. Jerry Hughes, Bills $9,000,000 you’ve watched us now, which is in a move that will save the Se- 8. Brian Cushing, Texans $8,750,000 2016 season. a good thing. It means you have ahawks between $2.5 and $3 safety Kam Chancellor into 9. Julius Peppers, Packers $8,666,667 Wilson and Wagner are un- a philosophy and have a man- million against the salary cap. camp. Chancellor is unhappy 10. James Laurinaitis $8,300,000 der contract through 2019. ner by which you can discipline Since Friday, the Seahawks have with his contract. “Our focus is 11. Paul Kruger, Browns $8,100,000 It was and will remain a chal- yourself and do the work you committed $130 million should never off of Kam. He is such an 12. Daryl Washington, Cardinals $8,000,000 13. Aldon Smith, 49ers $7,754,000 lenge for general manager John say.” Wagner and Wilson play out integral part of this team and the Schneider and his staff to keep Wagner was an All-Pro last the entirety of their contracts as guys love him so much,” Carroll Linebacker Total Value the group together while try- season and finished second on currently constructed. said. “Since we’ve needed to turn 1. Justin Houston, Chiefs $101,000,000 ing to manage the constraints of the team with 104 tackles after Having a career in Seattle our attention to it we have been 2. Clay Matthews, Packers $66,000,000 the salary cap. But for now, the 3. Brian Cushing, Texans $52,500,000 missing five games with a pain- was a surprise to begin with for but now we really can get after Seahawks’ front office has been ful toe injury — and that was Wagner. During his pre-draft 4. Donald Butler, Chargers $51,800,000 it. I’m hoping we can get him 5. Lawrence Timmons, Steelers $47,795,000 undoubtedly successful. after having 140 and 119 the visits in 2012 his worst visit came 6. NaVorro Bowman, 49ers $45,250,000 “It’s kind of fit into our ex- previous two years. Wagner has in Seattle. He was grilled by then back here as soon as possible.” ... FB Derrick Coleman will be 7. Bobby Wagner, Seahawks $43,000,000 pectations. We’ve seen it hap- been Seattle’s starting middle linebacker coach Ken Norton 8. Sean Lee, Cowboys $42,000,000 pen. I kind of trust the way we’ve linebacker since being selected Jr., and revealed Sunday having held out for at least a week after 9. James Laurinaitis, Rams $41,500,000 laid it out that John is going to be in the second round of the 2012 a kidney issue the Seahawks no- straining his hamstring on the 10. Paul Kruger, Browns $40,500,000 able to get it together and pull it draft. ticed during that initial visit. first day of camp. ... FS Dion Bai- 11. Ahmad Brooks, 49ers $40,400,000 off and we just have. We’ve done ley is expected to be activated off 12. Pernell McPhee, Bears $38,750,000 Wagner said Friday that his Wagner also recalled writing 13. Connor Barwin, Eagles $36,000,000 every single thing we’ve tried to deadline for an extension was down on a notebook in college the physically unable to perform do along the way,” Seattle coach “now,” and that he briefly con- wanting to be recognized as the list on Monday. Hawks No. 1 in Bob Glauber’s NFL Preseason Power Rankings By Bob Glauber Ryan Grigson has built a strong looking for a sleeper team, try next level. things together last year af- Newsday (MCT) enough defense to go with his the Vikings. Teddy Bridgewater 19. BILLS: Plenty of opti- ter another season-ending in- franchise quarterback. came a long way as a rookie, and mism with Rex Ryan aboard, jury to QB Sam Bradford. Nick The NFL preseason schedule 6. BRONCOS: Peyton Man- having Adrian Peterson back but even he can’t talk his way out Foles now offers stability at the begins Sunday, Aug. 9, when the ning is 39, and the Broncos hope gives the offense a major boost. of masking his quarterback is- position, and together with an Pittsburgh Steelers and Minne- that sudden dropoff late last sea- Mike Zimmer’s defense is get- sues. He hopes a terrific defense emerging defense, could help sota Vikings play in the Hall of son was strictly injury-related, ting better, too. and strong running game will put St. Louis back into the play- Fame Game. not age-related. 13. CHARGERS: Plenty of cover up some of those issues. off mix. Still a tough road ahead Here’s a 7. COWBOYS: Curious to uncertainty about where the 20. 49ERS: Jim Tomsula not in the NFC West. look at the see how the Cowboys will re- Chargers will be playing in the only takes over for Jim Har- 26. BEARS: John Fox took NFL power place all those yards DeMarco coming years, but wherever they baugh, but he does so with a over for Marc Trestman and im- rankings with Murray took with him to Philly. go (or stay), they’ve got a playoff- roster that saw huge losses with mediately took off the kid gloves the preseason But Tony Romo is still at the top caliber team. the retirements of Patrick Willis, with quarterback Jay Cutler. Not just a few of his game, and now is assured 14. LIONS: Jim Caldwell is Justin Smith and Chris Borland, sure how much good that will days away: of having Dez Bryant long-term. hell bent on improving the run- and the free-agent defections of do, but at least the excuses have 1. SEAHAWKS: One devas- Cowboys hope defensive coor- ning game, but this team still Frank Gore and Mike Iupati, stopped. tating play away from a second dinator Rod Marinelli can work comes down to Matthew Staf- among others. 27. WASHINGTON: Robert straight Super Bowl, and the Se- ford and the defense. And that 21. GIANTS: They’re still Griffin III will be a Comeback ahawks are determined to wipe his magic again. 8. STEELERS: missing their best defensive away the memory with another A franchise defense will be hard-pressed to Player of the Year candidate ... inspiring run. Russell Wilson quarterback in Ben Roethlis- replace Ndamukong Suh, so we player, and you can’t dimin- if he comes back to the level he gets the contract he deserves, berger, a franchise running back don’t see the Lions unseating the ish the importance of no Jason was at as a rookie. Big ‘if.’ 28. BUCCANEERS: Bobby Wagner re-ups, too, and in Le’Veon Bell and a franchise Packers just yet. Pierre-Paul. Eli Manning can It’s Ja- 15. EAGLES: the Seahawks are still the deep- receiver in Antonio Brown. If Is Chip Kelly go a long way toward masking meis Winston’s team now. Can’t est team in the NFL. the Steelers can put out a defense mad scientist or genius? We’ll issues on defense by lighting up expect immediate results, but if 2. PACKERS: Like Seattle, that comes close to matching soon find out if his stunning the scoreboard with his excel- his talent and temperament are the Packers have their own play- that, Steelers are in the Super roster overhaul _ starting with lent cast of receivers. right for the NFL, the results off nightmare to wipe away. The Bowl conversation. Sam Bradford in for Nick Foles 22. TEXANS: J.J. Watt came will improve. Eventually. offense is still dominant with 9. PANTHERS: A new con- _ will pan out, or give the skep- close to singlehandedly getting 29. RAIDERS: Derek Carr- Aaron Rodgers in charge, and tract for Cam Newton and a tics more reason to question the the Texans to the playoffs last to-Amari Cooper will be a wel- the defense should be better, es- legitimately bright outlook for coach’s methods. year, but he’ll need some help. come sight for a Raiders team pecially on the back end. the Panthers, who navigated 16. BENGALS: Marvin Up to Bill O’Brien to squeeze that hasn’t had much to cheer 3. RAVENS: Not sure why through a difficult roster transi- Lewis says he’ll walk away from more out of his quarterbacks _ about for years. Joe Flacco takes as much grief tion last year and came out the the Bengals if they win a Super not an easy task with Brian Hoy- 30. TITANS: The Titans for not being an elite quar- other side with a playoff run. Bowl. Nice try, coach. Let’s just er and Ryan Mallett. have their quarterback of the terback. He is. And the team 10. CARDINALS: Amazing see if Andy Dalton can win a 23. JETS: So much rests on future in Marcus Mariota. Now around him is good. Ravens a job last year by Bruce Arians, playoff game, and then we’ll Geno Smith, whose develop- for the patient process of watch- legit Super Bowl contender. who held the Cardinals together talk. ment will likely determine how ing him grow. 4. PATRIOTS: The uncer- after Carson Palmer got hurt 17. DOLPHINS: A new far the Jets go this season. He 31. JAGUARS: Blake Bortles tainty that still hovers over Tom and made it to the playoffs. The deal for Ryan Tannehill, a win- has better skill position players got some valuable experience Brady is an issue. So is the roster Cardinals get their QB back, or-else edict from team owner this year and a much better de- last year, but there was plenty turnover on defense as the Pa- beefed up their offensive line Stephen Ross and a massive ad- fense. Now it’s up to him. more bad than good. Just don’t triots will be without Darrelle and are a credible threat to the dition on defense with Ndamu- 24. FALCONS: Dan Quinn’s see enough around him to of- Revis, Brandon Browner and Seahawks. kong Suh. Still not sure if Dol- presence alone will help the de- fer much confidence in a quick Vince Wilfork. Tough enough 11. CHIEFS: With Denver phins are ready to contend. fense get better, and so will first- turnaround for the franchise. to defend a Super Bowl title even not looking like such a lock in 18. SAINTS: Drew Brees los- round linebacker Vic Beasley. If 32. BROWNS: Josh Mc- without all the distractions. the AFC West, the door is open es his go-to tight end in Jimmy Matt Ryan can get the offense up Cown-or-bust is not quite what 5. COLTS: Andrew Luck is for the Chiefs to get back to the Graham, and that’ll hurt. But to speed quickly, there’s a chance we expected when the Browns the best young quarterback in playoffs. It helps to have elite he’s good enough to keep the for the Falcons to get back in the put their faith in Johnny Man- the game, and he always will pass rusher Justin Houston back Saints’ train moving on offense. NFC South conversation. ziel last year. And so it goes for give the Colts a chance to win. for the long haul. The big issue is whether Rob 25. RAMS: Jeff Fisher did the NFL’s most tortured fran- Now the issue is whether GM 12. VIKINGS: If you’re Ryan’s defense can take it to the a commendable job keeping chise. • Sports 3 SPORTS The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015

NFL Seattle Acquires Seisay from Detroit for Draft Pick RENTON (AP) — The Se- rookie free agent out of Nebraska. McDaniel on Sunday and it will attle Seahawks have added depth Seisay fits the profile of Seat- save the club between $2.5 and to their secondary by acquiring tle's cornerbacks at 6-foot-2 and $3 million against the salary cap. cornerback Mohammed Seisay 200 pounds. Two projected con- McDaniel was set to make $2.5 from the Detroit Lions for an un- tributors in Seattle's secondary — million in base salary. disclosed 2016 draft pick. Jeremy Lane and Tharold Simon McDaniel spent two seasons Seattle announced the trade — are both still recovering from with the Seahawks, starting 29 on Sunday. The Seahawks had an offseason surgeries. of 32 regular-season games. Mc- open spot on their 90-man roster Daniel had 83 tackles, two sacks after releasing defensive tackle Seattle Releases DT Tony and one fumble recovery in the Tony McDaniel in a salary cap McDaniel in Salary Cap Move regular season, and started five move. The draft pick going back RENTON — The Seattle Se- of six postseason games with Se- to Detroit is expected to be a late- ahawks have released veteran de- attle. round selection. fensive tackle Tony McDaniel to McDaniel was originally Seisay appeared in 13 games save salary cap space after sign- signed by Jacksonville in 2006 last season for Detroit as a rookie, ing quarterback Russell Wilson as an undrafted free agent and and played in the Lions' playoff and linebacker Bobby Wagner to spent three seasons with the Jag- loss to Dallas. Seisay was signed contract extensions. uars before playing four years in by the Lions as an undrafted Seattle made the move with Miami.

Giants GM Had ‘Great Conversation’ with Jason Pierre-Paul Jason DeCrow / The Associated Press By Tribune News Services Monday that he's a formidable In this Sept. 19, 2014, ile photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pauses Jerry Reese said he had "a playmaking threat and no cor- as he speaks during a news conference in New York. Goodell declared at great conversation" with Jason nerback — not even the Jets' Dar- the Super Bowl that the NFL had made "enormous progress" on social is- Pierre-Paul on Sunday but added relle Revis — can stop him. sues after last year's incessant barrage of disturbing developments. ultimately that "nothing is set" "I don't think no one can regarding a plan for the injured guard me," Jackson said, accord- and unsigned defensive end to ing to ESPN.com, when asked return to the team. about competing with corner- Maybe Goodell Not Reese revealed the phone back Chris Culliver in practice. conversation in an interview on "It's how I feel about myself. WFAN on Monday morning. He Bill Kostroun / The Associated Press "I don't feel no one can stop So Overpaid After All did not provide details of the The New York Giants inally have spo- me. You can get Darrelle Revis, chat, calling it a "personal con- ken with defensive end Jason Pierre- (Seahawks cornerback) Richard t's estimated Roger Besides securing a versation." But he did reiterate Paul (above) about his injuries. Giants Sherman — whoever you want Goodell makes more spot — as captain, to be in the interview the softer, more general manager Jerry Reese said Mon- to get." than $35 million a year sure — on the NFL's all-time, day morning in a radio interview that I forgiving attitude, which he ex- Well, it just so happens Jack- to serve as all-brazen team, Richard- pressed in a news conference “it was a personal conversation, and I son will have the opportunity NFL com- son's arrest was notable for Sunday. want to keep it private between him to prove himself right Oct. 18. missioner. something else: News of it and I.” He said the Giants are not That's when the Redskins travel I once be- followed his vow that the upset at JPP for either his mis- Tom Coughlin said he has yet to MetLife Stadium to take on lieved he Jets "don't have to worry Revis and the Jets' revamped sec- hap with the fireworks July 4 or to speak with Pierre-Paul, but he was over- about my name being in the ondary. his lack of communication with saw the conversation with Reese paid by, news again," referring to his Chances are Revis will line up the team that included a snub of as a positive. oh, $34.5 recent four-game suspension Giants officials shortly after the on the speedy Redskins receiver "Hey, as long as he's talking to million a for substance abuse. incident. when the two teams meet. And By John McGrath Jerry or somebody in the build- year, but a Richardson might be Team president John Mara fans will be eager to see which relentless The News ing there, it looks like there's a dumb, but when it comes to said earlier on WFAN that vice player has the upper hand. barrage of Tribune chance that the communication stupidity, nobody outclasses president of medical services "Whatever opportunity I get off-the-field incidents since thing will open up," Coughlin the Chicago Bears. Ronnie Barnes and defensive said after Monday's practice. to make a play, I'll make the the Super Bowl has forced line coach Robert Nunn also had most of my skills," said Jackson, me to re-evaluate my sense Their new general man- "When it does, I'll end up on the ager, Ryan Pace, signed Ray telephone conversations with JPP. phone with him I'm sure." who has averaged an NFL-best the commissioner doesn't Pierre-Paul reportedly had 17.68 yards per catch since enter- deserve to be an aspiring bil- McDonald to a one-year deal despite McDonald's his right index finger amputated Redskins' DeSean Jackson: 'No ing the league in 2008 with the lionaire. and suffered other injuries to his Eagles. "To score touchdowns, to Where to begin? troubled history in San right hand in a fireworks acci- One Can Stop Me' have energy, to light my team up, Let's begin with a quote I Francisco, where he was dent July 4 at his home in Coral DeSean Jackson isn't worried to get everyone riled up, to con- saw scrolled the other night involved in three domestic- Springs, Florida. He has yet to about getting stranded on Revis tinue to go on the field and play on ESPN. violence incidents. sign his $14.8-million tender Island this season. at a high level. I just try to set "I don't know how many The Bears insisted they from the Giants as their fran- The Washington Redskins the tempo, playing at a high level fingers he has." did their homework by chise tag player. wide receiver reminded everyone and everyone else can follow." New York Giants co- consulting McDonald's for- owner John Mara was talk- mer defensive coaches, and ing about Pro Bowl defen- added him to their roster sive end Jason Pierre-Paul, March 24. who suffered a serious hand He was arrested May 25 injury while lighting fire- for — get this — domestic works on Independence Day. violence and possible child Mara tried to visit Pierre- endangerment, and arrested Paul in a Florida hospital but again, two days later, for vio- was turned away — some- lating a restraining order. thing involving a complicat- The Bears executives ed contract dispute — and who didn't foresee the Mc- has yet to ask Pierre-Paul Donald acquisition as an the sort of question adults inevitable fiasco are still typically avoid asking each executives, which brings me other at cocktail parties. back to Roger Goodell: He "How many fingers do oversees a league teeming you have?" with knuckleheads at every Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Bucs owner Malcom Glazer level, from players who can't knows precisely how many handle dangerous explo- right fingers cornerback sives to owners incapable of C.J. Wilson has: Three. He recognizing other kinds of lost two of them in a similar dangerous explosives. July 4 accident, forcing the Not that Goodell has veteran to take a leave from time to feel sorry for him- the team that could be per- self. He's bracing for a manent. flying-wedge collision with When two players lose his ex-best friend, Patriots Elaine Thompson / The Associated Press fingers in fireworks mishaps owner Robert Kraft, over Seattle Seahawks' Jimmy Graham runs through a drill at an NFL football training camp Monday in Renton. occurring on the same day, the four-game suspension of you know what kind of sum- quarterback Tom Brady for Blocking was rarely a priority running the ball, but No. 2 it's mer it has been for the NFL. the surreptitious tailoring Graham with the Saints because of their when (Wilson's) extending plays New York Jets defensive of footballs deflated for an pass-happy offense led by Drew like that," Graham said. "And for end Sheldon Richardson optimum grip. Continued from Sports 1 Brees. Graham said the past me, I love it, because normally still has 10 fingers, all of Heaven only knows why couple of seasons he was "pretty I'm the biggest guy on the field, which were used to steer his the NFL still has rules re- Graham's early debut with banged up" by midseason, so be- so hopefully I draw the most at- Bentley Flying Spur through garding the air-pressure of the Seahawks has been exactly ing a pass catcher was the prior- tention from him." traffic during an interstate a football — the league sold what was expected. On a team ity. Because Seattle doesn't throw road race in July that police its soul to enhance scoring already loaded with talent and With the Seahawks, blocking nearly as much as New Orleans, clocked at 143 mph. coming off two straight Super years ago — but "Deflat- is a priority on par with making measuring Graham's success Unless you're wearing a Bowl appearances, everyone un- egate" poses a literal link receptions. will largely come from his pro- helmet and a fire-retardant derstand the unique talents that to Watergate: The possible duction as a third-down receiver suit adorned with soft-drink were added when Graham was "It's very important for me to corruption in the cover-up be a part of that here because and how he affects the Seahawks' logos, it is usually not a of the crime is much more acquired from New Orleans via good idea to drive 143 mph. trade in March. that's about 75 percent of the of- red-zone production. egregious than the actual fense here and if you have a back "Third-and-10 is when I'm And it is never a good idea crime. He's the biggest pass catcher to drive 143 mph in a car on the field with the athleticism like (Marshawn Lynch), you going to make my money, and Cooler heads always want to be in there on those ex- that's when I'm going to have to containing a loaded semiau- and body control that is rarely tomatic gun in the front, a could prevail, of course, but seen among tight ends. The plosive runs and you want to be be special for this team," he said. the expectation is that the part of that," Graham said. Graham isn't winning at ev- 12-year old passenger in the loudest cheers from the training back, and the smell of weed Patriots' fight to overturn camp crowd sitting on the grass Graham also knows that erything with the Seahawks. He Brady's four-game suspen- pass plays will no longer be lost, of all things for the former everywhere. berm Monday were for Gra- Richardson must have sion will go all the way to a ham's catch. static with Wilson as his new college hoops player, a basket- federal court in New York. quarterback. One of Wilson's ball challenge in the Seahawks' realized what a bad idea it "To have a guy like Jimmy was to get high while driv- That's right, a fed- Graham added on to our team strengths has been his ability to team meeting on room Monday eral case appears imminent improvise and keep plays alive morning before hitting the prac- ing 143 mph on the, um, and then the rest of the guys highway, because when he about the air pressure in a that we have as well, it makes it when the blocking breaks down. tice field. Graham claimed it's football. Graham has spent time learning because of the low ceiling affect- noticed flashing lights in the exciting," Wilson said. "It makes rearview mirror, he figured Only in America. Seattle's scrambling rules and ing his shot. our offense really, really hard to the cops were in pursuit of Only in America can where exactly he needs to get on "I felt like Shaq shooting. So, stop and it's already been hard him. somebody be paid more the field when Wilson gets out of yeah, I actually lost today,” Gra- enough to stop." At which point he de- than $35 million annually the pocket. ham said. "Hopefully one day we There are significant differ- cided to try to outrace them, for a job no contented per- "This offense, from what I've can get a dunk contest in there, ences between what Graham still another bad idea. son should ever want. will do in Seattle and what he seen on film, when they're spe- and I can guarantee I won't lose was asked to do in New Orleans. cial, obviously it's when they're that one." Sports 4 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 SPORTS

MMA WNBA Rousey Crushes Correia to Defend Her Title Tina Charles RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Scores 29, It’s not a good idea to give Ronda Rousey some extra motivation. Hurt by comments about her Liberty Beat family and moved by the death of a close friend and idol, Rous- Storm 78-62 ey got off to a quick start and knocked out home-crowd favor- NEW YORK (AP) — Tina ite Bethe Correia only 34 seconds Charles scored 29 points and the into the first round at UFC 190 New York Liberty pulled away in on Saturday night. the third quarter to beat the Se- Rousey defended her ban- attle Storm 78-62 on Sunday for tamweight title by throwing a their fourth straight home vic- rapid sequence of punches at the tory. Brazilian’s head, landing a com- Up 36-35 at the half, the Lib- bination of right and left strikes erty (13-6) outscored for Storm that sent her opponent face-first (5-16) 24-9 in the third quarter. into the ground and disappoint- Epiphanny Prince and Es- ed the local fans packing the sence Carson each scored 11 points for the Liberty. Candice HSBC Arena. Wiggins added 10. It was yet another impressive Seattle's Sue Bird, the first performance by Rousey, who im- pick of the 2002 draft, was 3 of 7 proved to 12-0 in her incredible from beyond the arc to score 14 MMA career. points, becoming the first player She has been crushing her in WNBA history to score 5,000 opponents inside the octagon, points and amass 2,000 assists. Alexandre Loureiro / Inovafoto via AP but this victory seemed special. The Liberty inducted for- Rousey came into the fight In this photo released by Inovafoto, Ronda Rousey, right, ights Brazil’s Bethe Correia during their mixed martial arts bantam- mer star Becky Hammon into upset with Correia after the weight title ight at UFC 190 late Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rousey knocked out Correia 34 seconds into the irst the franchise' Ring of Honor at Brazilian made a comment ap- round to win. halftime. Hammon joined the parently referencing to Rousey’s San Antonio Spurs last year as friend, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper, pened.” eran Brazilian light heavyweight father’s suicide. Rousey said the first full-time paid female Correia crossed the line, so she who gave me his permission to Rousey, who has been re- fighters. It was a rematch of a assistant coach in the NBA and would try to embarrass her in use his name as a fighter, so I defining the sport, has won 11 fight between the two in 2005, coached the Spurs' to a summer front of her fans. hope he and my dad had a good of her fights in the first round when Rua won a contest that league title last month. “I hope that nobody really time watching this today,” Rous- while being taken to the third lasted 38 minutes. brings up my family anymore ey said. round once. She has finished “I knew he was going to be when it comes to fights,” she said. The UFC’s biggest star, most of her opponents with her well prepared, but I won, I got Olympics “I hope this is the last time.” Rousey arrived in Rio as the signature armbar, but this time it the victory,” Rua said. Special Olympics Before the fight, Correia had overwhelming favorite against was her striking force that made In other fights Saturday, top- Correia (9-1) after winning her the difference. said she didn’t know about what ranked strawweight fighter Clau- Athlete Found After previous three title defenses in a “I guess she can’t really say happened to Rousey’s father and dia Gadelha of Brazil defeated never intended to attack her per- combined 96 seconds. She need- anything about my hands any- Disappearing from LAX Mexican-born Jessica Aguilar sonally. ed only 14 seconds to beat Cat more,” Rousey said of Correia. LOS ANGELES (AP) — An Rousey also was extra moti- Zingano at UFC 184 earlier this Rousey’s next opponent will with a unanimous decision after three rounds; heavyweight Anto- autistic teenage Special Olympics vated after the death of Hall of year. likely be fellow American Mie- athlete who vanished from Los nio Silva of Brazil beat Soa Palelei Fame wrestler Roddy Piper, who “It kind of went how I expect- sha Tate. Angeles International Airport was one her greatest idols and ed it,” Rousey said. “I planned to In the second-to-last fight of Australia with a second-round was found sleeping on a lawn five inspired her to take the “Row- instead of trying to force a clinch, on the main card on Saturday, knockout; Stefan Struve of the miles away Monday afternoon, dy” nickname. She had said she overwhelm her (by) striking first Mauricio Rua topped Rogerio Netherlands beat Brazil’s Mino- hours after another missing com- would be fighting for him. so that she would want to clinch Nogueira with a unanimous tauro Nogueira with a unani- petitor turned up safe 350 miles “We’ve lost a really close first, and that’s exactly what hap- decision in a fight between vet- mous decision. away in Northern California. Sihon Ange Ismael Kone, 15, of the Ivory Coast was found Ronda Rousey Brings Pain Reminiscent of Mike Tyson lying in the grass in front of an Inglewood house with his iden- et's all get rowdy. Ronda She was unable to pay the rent Tyson of this generation. Both elicit fear in opponents, tification hanging by a passer-by, Rousey Rowdy. and a security deposit on an She evokes awe, admiration, the ultimate compliment for Los Angeles Police Department L Wow. Amazing. Simply apartment. and not much ambivalence. You anyone competing in a blood Cmdr. Dennis Kato said. The the most exhilarating athlete in She recently sold her old will likely love her, or hate her. sport. teen was tired, but healthy and the world. All you male chauvin- car on eBay for $21,300, a very "I'm the heel, I'm the antihero," "She has that killer aura, in good spirits and was reunited ists better calm nice return on a car with over she said last year. "And I like it meaning anything is capable of with a member of his delegation down. This lady 150,000 miles and a bum trans- that way." happening," Tyson told The As- who stayed behind after he went can put the hurt mission. "I'm here with all my [bleep- sociated Press in July. "Whoa! missing. on you. That's the star-power that ing] antagonists," Tyson once That's exciting before the fight Airport police initially iden- Her last Rousey brings. Her fan base told a small group of reporters tified him as "Shion Isimel," three fights in stretches far beyond the millen- who walked into his condo in even starts. I think of myself though he competed in table ten- the Octagon nials with their Instagram and Maui. I tried not to flinch. when I watch her." nis as Ange Kone, according to have lasted an Periscope accounts. Witness Neither wants to play nice. I was fortunate enough to the Special Olympics website. average of 21.33 middle-aged guys like me — the Much like Tyson, she isn't catch Tyson on both trajectories The French-speaking boy had By George Diaz of his career, each with compel- seconds. Mic The Orlando cassette-tape generation — who going to engage all of her critics left the airport at about 6 a.m. drop. Sentinel stand in awe. in conversation. Probably won't ling narratives. I was ringside in There were indications Kone had Her domi- Other baby boomers may even give it a quick thought, Atlantic City, where Tyson faced been running, possibly because nance and world-wide interest remember a similar knockout much like her fights. Michael Spinks for the heavy- he didn't want to return home, isn't a fad. Rousey has staying artist who mesmerized the na- After knocking out Bethe weight championship of the though Kato didn't elaborate. power for a lot of reasons be- tion: Guy by the name of Mike Correia in just 34 seconds late world in 1988. Earlier in the day, an Alba- yond busting down all those Tyson. Iron Mike. Early on his Saturday night in Brazil, Rousey Spinks' fear entering the ring nian athlete who disappeared dainty stereotypes about wom- career, long before Twitter and is 12-0. She has now won nine of was visible ringside. The body from the games turned up safe in enfolk. Check out the punches Facebook and You Tube gave her fights by armbar submission language reflected the fear of a a community on the east side of to the face and limb-crunching everyone instant access, Tyson's and three fights by KO/TKO. man who didn't want to be there. the San Francisco Bay. armbar. handlers did a very smart thing: In a detailed blog breaking It took 91 seconds for Spinks to Andi Gusmari, 44, came to The lady packs a punch, Jimmy Jacobs and Cus down the metrics, fivethir- the Hayward Police Department check out. coupled with a personality and a D'Amato sent boxing reporters tyeight.com noted that Rousey on his own around 2 a.m. Mon- story of perseverance that reso- VHS highlights of Tyson's early has won her fights with 90 per- Rowdy Ronda Rousey is the day and used a lobby phone to nates worldwide. fights, many of them quick and cent of the scheduled fight time new Iron Mike Tyson. contact a dispatcher, acting Lt. Rousey lived in a 2005 efficient destruction of his op- remaining; only three of her She whiffed on her first shot Guy Jakub said. He apparently Honda Accord LX when she ponents. People noticed, and fights have taken more than 66 of fame after the Olympics. This took a bus to Northern Califor- returned from the 2008 Beijing the legend of Tyson grew expo- seconds. one of going to last a lot longer nia, said Jeff Carr, chief operat- Olympic Games after winning a nentially with every fighter he Tyson stopped his first 19 op- than 15 minutes, which is a lot ing officer of the Special Olym- bronze in judo. Her 15 minutes dropped onto the canvas. ponents, 12 of them in the first more time than her cumulative pics World Games Organizing of fame lasted about 30 seconds. Ronda Rousey is the Mike round. body of work in the Octagon. Committee.

The Mariners have won three Miller’s two-out homer in the Mariners of four. They jumped Butler (3-8) third, a 373-foot drive to left, ex- for four runs in the first inning. tended the lead to 7-1. Continued from Sports 1 Seager lined a one-out double Butler managed a scoreless exited with a runner on second. over the head of center fielder fourth before exiting for a pinch- He have up four runs and 11 hits Charlie Blackmon and scored on hitter when the Rockies put run- but walked just one and struck Robinson Cano’s two-out single ners at first and third with one out nine. through the right side. out later in the inning. The move Joe Beimel got the final out After Seth Smith walked, Je- paid off when Drew Stubbs de- sus Montero drove a two-run in the seventh. Tom Wilhelmsen livered an RBI infield single. double into the left-center gap When Reyes added a two- worked around a pair of two-out for a 3-0 lead. Montero scored on out RBI single, Colorado was singles in the eighth by striking Miller’s single to center. back to within 7-3, but Hernan- out Jose Reyes with runners at The Rockies pulled one run dez stopped it there by strand- second and third. back in their first. Blackmon led ing runners at second and third. It didn’t come easy at the end. off with a double and scored on Butler gave up seven runs and When Wilhelmsen gave up Reyes’ single past second before seven hits in four innings. a leadoff single in the ninth, the Hernandez steadied and retired The Rockies pulled closer in Mariners called on lefty Rob the next three batters. the sixth after Nick Hundley led Rasmussen, one of the pitchers The Mariners got that run off with a single on a slow hop- they acquired last Friday from David Zalubowski / The Associated Press back on Seager’s 448-foot homer per to short. He stole second with Toronto for reliever Mark Lowe. Seattle Mariners' Seth Smith, left, is congratulated by Robinson Cano after they with two outs in the second in- two outs and scored when Black- Rasmussen jumped ahead 0-2 scored on a double by Jesus Montero against the Colorado Rockies in the irst in- ning. Cruz followed with a 408- mon doubled on a grounder just on Carlos Gonzalez before yield- ning Monday in Denver. foot homer to left, and the lead inside third. ing a line single. The Mariners was 6-1. Cano’s two-out double, a liner then summoned rookie closer Smith failed to get a check-swing and the winning run was on first Cruz’s homer was his 30th of off the right-field wall in the sev- Carson Smith, who gave up a call for a third strike, scored with one out. the season and extended his hit- enth, pushed the lead to 8-4, but two-run double to Ben Paulsen. Paulsen. After Brandon Barnes Smith struck out pinch-hitter ting streak to 14 games. He is the the Mariners missed the chance That made it 8-6. replaced Paulsen as a pinch run- Michael McKendry before clos- first Mariner to reach 30 homers for a big inning when Seth Smith Nick Hundley’s single ner, Kyle Parker singled to right. ing out the game when Charlie since Russell Branyan finished struck out with runners at sec- through the right side, after The tying run was on third, Blackmon flied to center. with 31 in 2009. ond and third. • Sports 5 SPORTS The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015

Racing Matt Kenseth’s Slow-Down Strategy Saves Fuel, Earns Win By Rick Bonnell said. "This (result) kind of made The Charlotte Observer up for that, but we can't have any more like that." LONG POND, Pa. — Kyle Gordon was as surprised as Busch called himself a little anyone he'd climbed so high "greedy" Sunday, which is under- in the field because he couldn't standable after winning three monitor how many other driv- consecutive Sprint Cup races. ers ran out of gas. He thought he But that approach ran him was 12th late when he was third. out of gas on the final lap of the This was Kenseth's 33rd Cup Windows 10 400 at Pocono Race- victory, but it was unique: Fuel- way, leaving him to finish 21st mileage situations have never and remain just outside of the been his thing. Chase qualifiers. "Zero. This is a first," Kenseth In a race in which leaders Joey said of winning on fumes in his Logano and Busch both ran out gas tank. of fuel, Matt Kenseth took the Kenseth and crew chief Jason checkered flag. Brad Keselowski Ratcliff were in a constant debate finished second and Jeff Gordon the final few laps over when he was third followed by Dale Earn- had enough fuel reserve to stop hardt Jr. and Greg Biffle. letting off the throttle. Busch had won a fuel-related "I knew we were going to have finish Saturday in the Truck Se- better fuel-mileage because (Lo- ries. It looked like he would win gano and Busch) were hauling," another Sunday when Logano Kenseth said. "Every week we try slowed to a crawl with three laps to go as fast as we can, so slowing

left. But then the same fate befell David McKeown / Republican-Herald via AP down is hard." Busch, who never officially fin- Matt Kenseth celebrates by smoking his tires after winning the NASCAR Pocono 400 race on Sunday in Long Pond, Pa. Disappointed as team owner ished the last lap. Joe Gibbs was for Busch, he was The difference between Loga- tory rather than conserve fuel in raced each other out of gas. clinching Chase berths. Gordon thrilled Kenseth was there for no and Busch is Logano already a big-picture agenda. That's part of racing." is in a far more tenuous situation, the win. While the big-picture is in the Chase. Because Busch call might have favored settling "We got greedy. I don't know The beneficiary was Kenseth, particularly after a 42nd-place missed the first 11 races this sea- for second or third, Gibbs was son with a broken foot and leg, how greedy," Busch said. "We but even more so Gordon, in his finish a week earlier in India- OK with Busch's approach. he must still finish at least 30th went for broke today. I can't fault last season as a full-time Sprint napolis. "I think Kyle pins his ears in the driver standings to reach my team." Cup driver. "Right now every race is so back and goes," Gibbs said. "As NASCAR's version the playoffs. Or as Keselowski described, Kenseth and Keselowski critical for us. We can't have group over there, they're doing Busch chose to go for the vic- "It looks to me like those two had won this season, essentially more issues like in Indy," Gordon the right thing."

Women’s College Basketball FOLLOW @ChronAVT Illinois Women’s Basketball US ON @ChronBrandon Investigation Finds no TWITTER @ChronKilgore Wrongdoing, Discrimination By Shannon Ryan did not constitute that as racial Chicago Tribune (MCT) discrimination. Much of the harsh treatment was described An independent investiga- as language use, some of which tion launched by the university the report found did use overt into claims of racial discrimi- racial stereotyping. nation on the Illinois women’s “We need to treat our stu- basketball team showed no dent-athletes with dignity and wrongdoing. respect and really define where The university released that line is,” Thomas told the CALL findings on Monday morning Tribune. of the investigation, which was Players’ allegations of seg- conducted by the Chicago law regated practices and room firm Pugh, Jones and Johnson assignments were also deemed The Chronicle is and included more than 18,000 unfounded by the law firm’s FOR ART! documents, 33 interviews, investigation. Most hotel room The Chroniclewrap design newspaper contest. boxseeking up to 20 art statements from eight players assignments for road games accusing coaches of mistreat- put players of different races designs for vinyl wraps to ment and review of game and together, the investigation practice video. found. cover newspaper boxes at The report recommended The report noted that extra the university clarify expecta- practices, which were called locations around tions for coaches’ conduct and the “Dog Pound,” “were not more clearly define the rela- punitive” and were designed the county. tionship between coaches and for players who competed less parents, while also “enhancing than 20 minutes in the previ- resources for student-athletes ous game. to report concerns or com- The investigation did find Side Back plaints about their experience that Divilbiss relied on racial at Illinois.” stereotypes. Players told the Seven former Illini wom- law firm in interviews that en’s players have filed a $10 Divilbiss would state that pre- Deadline for million lawsuit against the dominantly black teams would university, naming head coach feel that they could “punk” and applications Matt Bollant, former assistant intimidate the Illini because Il- Mike Divilbiss and athletic di- linois would be seen as “weak 28.5” rector Mike Thomas. is Friday, white girls.” Tall “We care very, very much He would refer to a “fancy” Your Your 28.5” about the welfare of our stu- pass or move on the court as Tall September 18, dents,” university chancellor “ghetto,” according to the re- design design Phyllis Wise told the Tribune. port. 2015 before “With the evidence we have A review of practice tape by now it appears that the alle- the firm also revealed Divilbiss 5:00 p.m. gations are not founded. Of using such language, but the course we are relieved with investigation noted that other 15” wide 17.5” wide that. But there are recommen- than these instances he did not dations at the end of the report have “problems with race.” we are taking very seriously The report released a time- Sample Design and implementing as quickly line for “key events surround- as we can.” ing the allegations,” beginning Attorney Terry Ekl, who in April 2013 with Bollant and represents the former players Divilbiss identifying players who raised allegations, said he whom they deemed not ath- is reviewing the findings. letic enough for the Big Ten. “My initial reaction is that I Concerns by graduating play- am not surprised that investi- ers were raised about Divilbiss’ 28.5” Tall gators, selected by the univer- style in exit interviews follow- sity and paid by the university ing the 2013-14 season. would issue a report favorable Wise said it was “too soon” to their client,” he said. “This is for the university to decide if precisely why we did not wait it would settle the case filed until the conclusion of the uni- by former players Amarah versity funded investigation to Coleman, Alexis Smith, Taylor be completed before we filed Tuck, Nia Oden, Sarah Liv- 15” wide 17.5” wide 15” wide suit.” ingston, Taylor Gleason and The report, which was dat- Jacqui Grant, five of whom are ed July 31 and heavily redacted African-American and two of in its release to the public, not- whom are white. ed that Divilbiss treated play- Wise said the university is Information ers more harshly than other invested in creating an envi- for Artists of all ages who reside in coaches, but the investigation ronment where athletes feel The Chronicle’s circulation area are encouraged found that the treatment was comfortable quickly reporting artists to submit their design(s). not based on the races of play- anything that makes them feel ers. “uncomfortable.” Bollant and Divilbiss noted “You can never have too in the investigation that their many of those types of avenues “coaching at times was too neg- where students can connect for Go to ative,” but the report found it support,” Thomas said. 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Scoreboard NFL 3. Jason Kipnis, CLE .326 T39 Russell Knox -5 NFL 4. Nelson Cruz, SEA .321 Assists T39 Tony Finau -5 2015 Schedule 5. Xander Bogaerts, BOS .319 1. Ethan Finlay 12 T39 Colt Knost -5 Miklasz: Rams Stadium Seattle Seahawks 2. Benny Feilhaber 11 T46 Billy Hurley III -4 3. Cristian Maidana 11 T46 Aaron Baddeley -4 Date Opponent Time Home Runs PRESEASON 4. Sebastian Giovinco 10 T46 Harris English -4 Moves Closer to Reality 1. Mike Trout, LAA 32 Fri, Aug 14 vs Denver 7 p.m. 5. Javier Morales 9 T46 Kyle Reifers -4 2. Nelson Cruz, SEA 30 Fri, Aug 21 at Kansas City 5 p.m. T46 Retief Goosen -4 Sat, Aug 29 at San Diego 5 p.m. 2. Albert Pujols, LAA 30 Saves T46 Ernie Els -4 By Bernie Miklasz Thu, Sep 3 vs Oakland 7 p.m. 4. Mark Teixeira, NYY 29 1. David Bingham 77 T52 Sung Joon Park -3 4. J.D. Martinez, DET 29 2. Stefan Frei 75 T52 Nick Taylor -3 St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MCT) REGULAR SEASON 3. Steve Clark 75 T52 Vijay Singh -3 Sun, Sep 13 at St. Louis 10 a.m. RBIs 4. Josh Saunders 74 T52 Jonathan Randolph -3 The stadium task force picked up an important victo- 5. Evan Bush 66 T52 Justin Leonard -3 Sun, Sep 20 at Green Bay 5:30 p.m. 1. Josh Donaldson, TOR 77 T52 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano -3 ry Monday when St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Thomas Sun, Sep 27 vs Chicago 1:25 p.m. 2. Chris Davis, BAL 75 Mon, Oct 5 vs Detroit 5:30 p.m. Yellow Cards T52 Shawn Stefani -3 Frawley voided a city ordinance requiring a public vote 3. Mark Teixeira, NYY 74 Sun, Oct 11 at Cincinnati 10 a.m. 1. Damien Perrinelle 9 T59 Michael Putnam -2 to approve the use of tax dollars in the funding of the Sun, Oct 18 vs Carolina 1:05 p.m. 4. Kendrys Morales, KC 73 2. Andy Dorman 8 T59 Brendon de Jonge -2 Thu, Oct 22 at San Francisco 5:25 p.m. 5. Jose Bautista, TOR 71 3. Kendall Waston 8 T61 Jonathan Byrd -1 football stadium proposed for the city’s north riverfront. Sun, Nov 1 at Dallas 1:25 p.m. 4. Marco Donadel 8 T61 John Merrick -1 This was a huge hurdle, and the task force cleared it Sun, Nov 8 BYE Wins 5. Maurice Edu 8 T63 William McGirt E Sun, Nov 15 vs Arizona 5:30 p.m. 1. Dallas Keuchel, HOU 13 T63 Jeff Overton E in time for the Aug. 11 NFL owners’ meeting in Chica- T63 J.J. Henry E Sun, Nov 22 vs San Francisco 1:25 p.m. 1. Felix Hernandez, SEA 13 go. The owners will convene to discuss the Los Angeles T63 Ricky Barnes E Sun, Nov 29 vs Pittsburgh 1:25 p.m. 1. Collin McHugh, HOU 13 Sun, Dec 6 at Minnesota 10 a.m. T67 Patrick Rodgers +2 situation and rival stadium plans in the LA suburbs. 4. Colby Lewis, TEX 12 WNBA Sun, Dec 13 at Baltimore 5:30 p.m. T67 Mark Hubbard +2 The owners will also be given progress reports on 5. Sonny Gray, OAK 11 T67 Steven Bowditch +2 Sun, Dec 20 vs Cleveland 1:05 p.m. 2015 Standings stadium efforts in St. Louis, San Diego and Oakland. Sun, Dec 27 vs St. Louis 1:25 p.m. Eastern Conference 70 Chesson Hadley +3 Sun, Jan 3 at Arizona 1:25 p.m. ERA Team W L Pct. GB 71 Erik Compton +4 The Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers are 1. Scott Kazmir, OAK/HOU 2.10 New York 13 6 .684 - T72 Arjun Atwal +5 T72 Max Homa +5 teaming to fund a joint stadium venture in Carson. 2. Sonny Gray, OAK 2.12 Washington 11 7 .611 1 ½ 74 Nicholas Thompson +8 3. Dallas Keuchel, HOU 2.35 Chicago 12 8 .600 1 ½ Rams owner Stan Kroenke plans to build a stadium 75 Seung-yul Noh +9 MLB 4. David Price, DET 2.45 Indiana 11 8 .579 2 Cut: -2 in Inglewood, Calif., that would house the Rams if he 5. Chris Archer, TB 2.54 Connecticut 9 9 .500 3 ½ - Daniel Summerhays -1 gains NFL approval to move the franchise out of St. Major League Baseball Atlanta 7 13 .350 6 ½ - Fabian Gomez -1 National League Standings Saves - Gary Woodland -1 Louis. East Division W L Pct GB 1. Glen Perkins, MIN 29 Western Conference - Martin Laird -1 The Aug. 11 meeting looms as an important check- New York 56 50 .528 — 2. Zach Britton, BAL 27 Minnesota 15 4 .789 - - Scott Langley -1 Washington 54 50 .519 1 Phoenix 12 7 .632 3 - Andy Sullivan -1 point. 2. Brad Boxberger, TB 27 Atlanta 48 58 .453 8 Tulsa 10 10 .500 5 ½ - Spencer Levin -1 4. Huston Street, LAA 25 St. Louis task force co-leader Dave Peacock told me Miami 43 63 .406 13 San Antonio 6 14 .300 9 ½ - Angel Cabrera -1 5. Andrew Miller, NYY 23 the positive ruling will reaffirm the seriousness and via- Philadelphia 41 65 .387 15 Los Angeles 5 14 .263 10 - Ben Crane -1 Central Division Seattle 5 16 .238 11 - Scott Pinckney -1 bility of the stadium plan when the NFL owners receive St. Louis 67 38 .638 — Wins Above Replacement - Blayne Barber -1 an update on the progress in St. Louis. Pittsburgh 61 43 .587 5½ 1. Mike Trout, LAA 6.6 Saturday’s Results - Luke Guthrie -1 - Jon Curran E Chicago 57 47 .548 9½ 2. Lorenzo Cain, KC 5.8 Minnesota 86, Tulsa 80 Peacock added that executives from the NFL office Cincinnati 47 56 .456 19 3. Manny Machado, BAL 5.4 - Sean O’Hair E - Robert Allenby E have continued to encourage the task force and Missouri Milwaukee 44 63 .411 24 3. Josh Donaldson, TOR 5.4 Sunday’s Results - Nick Watney E West Division Gov. Jay Nixon to “keep doing what you’re doing,” in 5. Jason Kipnis, CLE 4.8 New York 78, Seattle 62 - Cameron Percy E Los Angeles 60 45 .571 — Phoenix 71, Atlanta 68 - Johnson Wagner E the drive for the new stadium that could keep the Rams San Francisco 57 48 .543 3 National League Los Angeles 80, San Antonio 78 - Jason Gore E in St. Louis. San Diego 52 54 .491 8½ Batting Indiana 83, Connecticut 70 - Stewart Cink E That, or at least ensure St. Louis of being in prime Arizona 51 53 .490 8½ 1. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI .339 Chicago 71, Washington 68 - Sang-Moon Bae E Colorado 44 60 .423 15½ 2. Bryce Harper, WSH .330 - Brian Stuard E position to land another NFL franchise if an alternative 3. Dee Gordon, MIA .329 Tuesday’s Games - Martin Flores E arrangement is brokered in advance by the league. Sunday’s Results - Sam Saunders E 4. Gerardo Parra, MIL .328 San Antonio at Connecticut, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh 3, Cincinnati 0 Indiana at Chicago, 5 p.m. - Chad Collins +1 Peacock has traveled to meet with at least two 5. Buster Posey, SF .327 Miami 5, San Diego 2 Tulsa at Phoenix, 7 p.m. - Bo Van Pelt +1 multiple NFL owners in recent weeks and has other Atlanta 6, Philadelphia 2 Minnesota at Los Angeles, 7 p.m. - Tim Wilkinson +1 Houston 4, Arizona 1 Home Runs - Scott Brown +1 meetings planned. Peacock thinks it’s important to per- Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee 3 1. Bryce Harper, WSH 29 Wednesday’s Games - Charlie Beljan +1 sonally lobby as many individual NFL owners as he can - Steven Alker +2 St. Louis 3, Colorado 2 2. Todd Frazier, CIN 27 San Antonio at Washington, 4 p.m. to make sure they understand what’s being done on the Texas 2, San Francisco 1 2. Giancarlo Stanton, MIA 27 - Alex Prugh +3 - Andres Gonzales +3 L.A. Dodgers 5, L.A. Angels 3 (10 inn.) 4. Nolan Arenado, COL 26 stadium front here — and to address any questions or WNBA Leaders - John Senden +3 N.Y. Mets 5, Washington 2 5. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI 22 Points - Gunn Yang +3 concerns. 1. Elena Delle Donne (CHI) 24.6 - Zac Blair +4 Meanwhile, Gov. Nixon has remained in steady Monday’s Results RBIs 2. Maya Moore (MIN) 21.0 - Robert Garrigus +4 Arizona 6, Washington 4 1. Nolan Arenado, COL 80 3. Angel McCoughtry (ATL) 19.4 - Chris Stroud +4 communication with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, (PPD) 2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI 77 4. Tina Charles (NY) 17.8 - Stephen Gallacher +4 This guarantees nothing of course. But any positive de- N.Y. Mets 12, Miami 1 3. Buster Posey, SF 73 5. DeWanna Bonner (PHX) 17.5 - D.A. Points +5 velopments can only help the St. Louis cause. Atlanta 9, San Francisco 8, 12 innings 4. Bryce Harper, WSH 68 - Camilo Villegas +5 San Diego 13, Milwaukee 5 5. Brandon Crawford, SF 67 Rebounds - Daniel Berger +5 Peacock firmly believes the league’s encourage- Seattle 8, Colorado 7 1. Courtney Paris (TUL) 9.8 - Daniel Chopra +5 - Jhonattan Vegas +5 ment is genuine, and he bases this on his longstanding Wins 2. Elena Delle Donne (CHI) 9.2 Tuesday’s Games 3. Tina Charles (NY) 9.2 - Michael Thompson +5 relationships with Goodell, NFL executive VP Eric 1. Gerrit Cole, PIT 14 Arizona (Corbin 2-3) at Washington 4. Rebekkah Brunson (MIN) 9.2 - Andrew Svoboda +12 2. Michael Wacha, STL 12 Grubman, new NFL chief operating officer Tod Lei- (Scherzer 11-8), 4:05 p.m. 5. Jantel Lavender (LA) 9.0 Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 11-6) at Pitts- 3. Max Scherzer, WSH 11 weke — and several owners who have influence in burgh (Happ 0-0), 4:05 p.m. 3. Jake Arrieta, CHC 11 Assists league circles. L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 7-6) at Phila- 3. Madison Bumgarner, SF 11 1. Courtney Vandersloot (CHI) 5.7 Racing Peacock, formerly a successful executive at Anheus- delphia (J.Williams 3-8), 4:05 p.m. 2. Sue Bird (SEA) 5.2 N.Y. Mets (Niese 5-9) at Miami ERA 3. Danielle Robinson (SA) 5.1 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series er-Busch, forged these relationships while negotiating (B.Hand 1-2), 4:10 p.m. 1. Zack Greinke, LAD 1.41 4. Temeka Johnson (LA) 4.6 At Pocono Sunday’s Results massive marketing-sponsorship deals with the NFL and San Francisco (Peavy 2-4) at Atlanta 2. Jacob deGrom, NYM 2.09 5. Lindsay Whalen (MIN) 4.2 Pos.Driver Make (S.Miller 5-8), 4:10 p.m. 3. Max Scherzer, WSH 2.22 individual teams on behalf of A-B. St. Louis (Lackey 9-6) at Cincinnati 4. Gerrit Cole, PIT 2.29 Field Goal Pct. 1 Matt Kenseth Toyota (DeSclafani 6-7), 4:10 p.m. 5. Clayton Kershaw, LAD 2.37 1. Brittney Griner (PHX) .554 2 Brad Keselowski Ford San Diego (Cashner 4-10) at Milwau- 2. Elena Delle Donne (CHI) .550 3 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet kee (Nelson 8-9), 5:10 p.m. Saves 3. Natalie Achonwa (IND) .541 4 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet Sports on the Air Seattle (Nuno 0-0) at Colorado 1. Mark Melancon, PIT 33 4. Crystal Langhorne (SEA) .541 5 Greg Biffle Ford (J.Gray 0-0), 5:40 p.m. 5. Emma Meesseman (WSH) .538 6 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet 2. Craig Kimbrel, SD 31 TUESDAY, Aug. 4 2. Trevor Rosenthal, STL 31 7 AJ Allmendinger Chevrolet Wednesday’s Games Free-Throw Pct. 8 Clint Bowyer Toyota 4. Drew Storen, WSH 29 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL Seattle at Colorado, 12:10 p.m. 1. Elena Delle Donne (CHI) .953 9 Tony Stewart Chevrolet 5. Jeurys Familia, NYM 28 Arizona at Washington, 4:05 p.m. 2. Courtney Vandersloot (CHI) .947 10 Carl Edwards Toyota 4:30 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. 3. Kristi Toliver (LA) .929 11 Paul Menard Chevrolet ESPN2 — Big League, World Series, champi- L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia, 4:05 Wins Above Replacement 4. Skylar Diggins (TUL) .918 12 Kyle Larson Chevrolet onship, teams TBD, at Easley, S.C. 13 Austin Dillon Chevrolet p.m. 1. Bryce Harper, WSH 6.9 5. Kara Lawson (WSH) .914 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL N.Y. Mets at Miami, 4:10 p.m. 2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI 6.3 14 Landon Cassill Chevrolet 15 Jamie McMurray Chevrolet San Francisco at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m. 3. Buster Posey, SF 5.3 3-Point Pct. 4 p.m. 16 Danica Patrick Chevrolet St. Louis at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. 4. A.J. Pollock, ARI 4.7 1. Leilani Mitchell (PHX) .459 17 David Ragan Toyota MLB — Regional coverage, Boston at N.Y. 4. Joey Votto, CIN 4.7 San Diego at Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m. 2. Shenise Johnson (IND) .425 18 Aric Almirola Ford Yankees or Minnesota at Toronto 3. Kristi Toliver (LA) .413 19 Martin Truex Jr. Chevrolet 5:40 p.m. American League Standings 4. Shekinna Stricklen (CONN) .412 20 Joey Logano Ford East Division W L Pct GB 5. Maggie Lucas (IND) .412 21 Kyle Busch Toyota ROOT — Seattle at Colorado New York 59 45 .567 — MLS 22 Denny Hamlin Toyota SOCCER Toronto 55 52 .514 5½ Steals 23 Ryan Newman Chevrolet Baltimore 53 51 .510 6 MLS Standings 1. Sancho Lyttle (ATL) 2.9 24 Justin Allgaier Chevrolet 9:25 a.m. Tampa Bay 53 54 .495 7½ Eastern Conference 2. Alex Bentley (CONN) 2.3 25 Alex Bowman Chevrolet ESPN2 — Audi Cup, Real Madrid (Primera Boston 47 59 .443 13 Team W D L Pts 3. Angel McCoughtry (ATL) 2.0 26 Michael Annett Chevrolet Division) vs. Tottenham (Premier League), at Mu- Central Division DC United 12 5 7 41 4. Maya Moore (MIN) 1.8 27 Cole Whitt Ford NY Red Bulls 9 5 6 32 nich Kansas City 62 42 .596 — 5. Matee Ajavon (ATL) 1.6 28 Casey Mears Chevrolet Columbus 8 7 8 31 Minnesota 54 51 .514 8½ 29 Matt DiBenedetto Toyota 11:30 a.m. NE Revolution 8 7 9 31 Detroit 51 54 .486 11½ Blocks 30 J.J. Yeley Toyota Toronto FC 8 4 8 28 31 Brett Moffitt Ford ESPN2 — Audi Cup, AC Milan (Serie A) at Chicago 50 54 .481 12 1. Brittney Griner (PHX) 4.4 Montreal 8 3 8 27 32 Travis Kvapil Ford Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) Cleveland 48 56 .462 14 2. LaToya Sanders (WSH) 2.6 Orlando 7 6 9 27 33 David Gilliland Ford 3. Kiah Stokes (NY) 2.3 WNBA BASKETBALL West Division NY City Fire 6 6 10 24 34 Reed Sorenson Chevrolet Houston 60 47 .561 — Chicago 6 4 11 22 4. Elena Delle Donne (CHI) 2.2 35 Jeb Burton Toyota 7 p.m. Los Angeles 55 49 .529 3½ Philadelphia 6 4 13 22 5. Jayne Appel (SA) 1.7 36 Timmy Hill Ford ESPN2 — Minnesota at Los Angeles Texas 52 53 .495 7 37 Kurt Busch Chevrolet Seattle 49 58 .458 11 Western Conference 38 Alex Kennedy Chevrolet Oakland 47 59 .443 12½ Team W D L Pts 39 Sam Hornish Jr. Ford WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5 Vancouver 12 3 8 39 Golf 40 Trevor Bayne Ford MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Saturday’s Results FC Dallas 11 5 6 38 41 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ford Toronto 5, Kansas City 2 LA Galaxy 10 7 7 37 Quicken Loans National 42 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Noon Detroit 6, Baltimore 1 Sporting KC 9 4 7 34 PGA Tour 43 Kasey Kahne Chevrolet ROOT — Seattle at Colorado Tampa Bay 4, Boston 3 Portland 9 6 8 33 July 30 - Aug. 2 4 p.m. Houston 4, Arizona 1 Seattle 10 2 11 32 Robert Trent Jones GC Sprint Cup Standings N.Y. Yankees 12, Chicago White Sox 3 Real Salt Lake 7 8 8 29 Gainesville, VA; Par 71, 7,385 Yards As of Aug. 3 ESPN — Boston at N.Y. Yankees Seattle 4, Minnesota 1, 11 innings Houston 7 7 8 28 Purse: $6,700,000 Driver Points SOCCER Texas 2, San Francisco 1 San Jose 7 5 9 26 2014 Champion: Justin Rose 1. Jimmie Johnson 713 9:25 a.m. Oakland 2, Cleveland 1, 10 innings Colorado 5 9 7 24 2. Kevin Harvick 780 L.A. Dodgers 5, L.A. Angels 3 (10 inn.) FINAL RESULTS 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 717 ESPN2 — Audi Cup, third place, teams TBD, Saturday’s Results 1 Troy Merritt -18 4. Matt Kenseth 662 at Munich Monday’s Results Montreal 3, New York FC 2 2 Rickie Fowler -15 5. Kurt Busch 620 Toronto 5, Minnesota 1 NY Red Bulls 3, Philadelphia 1 3 David Lingmerth -14 6. Joey Logano 734 11:30 a.m. Texas 12, Houston 9 DC United 6, Real Salt Lake 4 T4 Justin Thomas -12 7. Martin Truex Jr. 694 ESPN2 — Audi Cup, championship match, Tampa Bay 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Orlando 5, Columbus 2 T4 Danny Lee -12 8. Brad Keselowski 681 teams TBD, at Munich Seattle 8, Colorado 7 Sporting KC 1, Hoston 1 T4 Justin Rose -12 9. Denny Hamlin 614 Vancouver 3, Seattle 0 T4 Bill Haas -12 10. Carl Edwards 553 Noon Tuesday’s Games NE Revolution 3, Toronto 1 T4 Carl Pettersson -12 11. Jamie McMurray 631 FS1 — International Champions Cup, Fioren- Boston (Owens 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees LA Galaxy 3, Colorado 1 T4 Jason Bohn -12 12. Jeff Gordon 617 (Tanaka 7-4), 4:05 p.m. 10 Ryo Ishikawa -11 13. Paul Menard 591 tina (Serie A) at Chelsea (Premier League) Minnesota (P.Hughes 10-6) at To- Sunday’s Results T11 Chad Campbell -10 14. Ryan Newman 584 7 p.m. ronto (Estrada 8-6), 4:07 p.m. San Jose 0, Portland 0 T11 Steve Wheatcroft -10 15. Clint Bowyer 574 FS1 — CONCACAF Champions League, Kansas City (D.Duffy 4-5) at Detroit Chicago 2, FC Dallas 0 T11 Charles Howell III -10 16. Kasey Kahne 559 (Verlander 1-3), 4:08 p.m. T11 Meen Whee Kim -10 17. Kyle Busch 318 group stage, Seattle (MLS) at Vancouver (MLS) Houston (Straily 0-0) at Texas (Gal- Wednesday’s Games T15 Greg Owen -9 18. Aric Almirola 534 lardo 7-9), 5:05 p.m. Montreal at New York Red Bulls, 2 p.m. T15 Brian Davis -9 19. Greg Biffle 502 THURSDAY, Aug. 6 Tampa Bay (Archer 9-8) at Chicago Toronto FC at Orlando, 2 p.m. T15 Ollie Schniederjans -9 20. Kyle Larson 485 White Sox (Sale 9-6), 5:10 p.m. T18 Tiger Woods -8 21. Austin Dillon 484 CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Seattle (Nuno 0-0) at Colorado Friday’s Games T18 Jason Kokrak -8 22. Casey Mears 467 7 p.m. (J.Gray 0-0), 5:40 p.m. Portland at Chicago, 5 p.m. T18 Kevin Chappell -8 23. Danica Patrick 462 Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 9-7) at Oak- T21 Will Wilcox -7 24. AJ Allmendinger 460 ESPN2 — Edmonton at British Columbia land (Bassitt 0-4), 7:05 p.m. League Leaders T21 Jimmy Walker -7 25. David Ragan 440 GOLF Cleveland (Carrasco 11-8) at L.A. Goals T21 Hudson Swafford -7 26. Tony Stewart 417 10:30 a.m. Angels (Shoemaker 5-7), 7:05 p.m. 1. Kei Kamara 15 T21 Pat Perez -7 27. Sam Hornish Jr. 390 2. Sebastian Giovinco 13 T21 Brice Garnett -7 28. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 383 TGC — PGA Tour-WGC, Bridgestone Invita- Wednesday’s Games 3. David Villa 13 T21 Adam Hadwin -7 29. Trevor Bayne 370 tional, first round, at Akron, Ohio Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 4. Cyle Larin 11 T21 John Peterson -7 30. Justin Allgaier 337 11:10 a.m. 5. Robbie Keane 10 T21 Cameron Tringale -7 31. David Gilliland 331 3:30 p.m. Seattle at Colorado, 12:10 p.m. T21 Andres Romero -7 32. Cole Whitt 331 TGC — PGA Tour, Barracuda Championship, Baltimore at Oakland, 12:35 p.m. Shots T30 Carlos Ortiz -6 33. Alex Bowman 264 first round, at Reno, Nev. Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 12:35 p.m. 1. Sebastian Giovinco 115 T30 Jim Herman -6 34. Michael Annett 248 Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 4:05 p.m. 2. Kei Kamara 100 T30 Ken Duke -6 35. Brett Moffitt 279 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Minnesota at Toronto, 4:07 p.m. 3. David Villa 85 T30 Jonas Blixt -6 36. Matt DiBenedetto 220 10 a.m. 4. Octavio Rivero 75 T30 John Huh -6 Kansas City at Detroit, 4:08 p.m. 37. Josh Wise 186 MLB — Regional coverage, Kansas City at De- Houston at Texas, 5:05 p.m. 5. Bradley Wright-Phillips 61 T30 K.J. Choi -6 38. Michael McDowell 124 T30 George McNeill -6 39. Jeb Burton 120 troit or L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia Shots on Goal T30 Vaughn Taylor -6 MLB Leaders 40. Alex Kennedy 77 1. Sebastian Giovinco 47 T30 Brendan Steele -6 41. Reed Sorenson 41 4 p.m. American League 2. David Villa 43 T39 Bryce Molder -5 42. Bobby Labonte 39 MLB — Regional coverage, Boston at N.Y. Batting 3. Kei Kamara 42 T39 Tom Hoge -5 43. Brian Vickers 32 Yankees or Minnesota at Toronto 1. Miguel Cabrera, DET .350 4. Bradley Wright-Phillips 30 T39 Mark Wilson -5 44. Michael Waltrip 26 2. Prince Fielder, TEX .330 5. Octavio Rivero 30 T39 James Hahn -5 45. Mike Wallace 8 SPORTS The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 • Sports 7

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AROUND THE HORN After being named in trade rumors for well over a year, Cole Hamels was fi nally traded to the Rang- ers with reliever Jake Diekman for top prospects » HAMELS (FINALLY) DEALT TO TEXAS Jorge Alfaro, Nick Williams and Jake Thompson, along with Matt Harrison, Alec Asher and Jerad INSIDEBASEBALL » GRAY CONTINUES TO DEAL IN OAKLAND Eickhoff. At the time the trade was agreed to in » TROUT RED HOT IN JULY principle, the Rangers were fi ve games out of the second wild card spot, but after the weekend, they A WEEKLY TURN AROUND THE BASES » METS ON THE MOVE IN NL EAST closed the gap to three games. … Oakland’s Sonny Gray threw his second shutout of July, the fourth of his career, against the Dodg- ers last Tuesday. The 25-year-old allowed only three hits and one walk, striking out nine batters. He fol- lowed that start by allowing only one earned run in Griffey Jr. leads 2016 7.0 innings in a no-decision against Cleveland on Sunday to lower his ERA to 2.12 for the season. … Angels starter C.J. Wilson will likely miss the rest of the season with news that an MRI revealed left elbow impingement, taking away depth from an call to the Hall of Fame already thin rotation. … Yoenis Cespedes joined his fourth team in 366 days Friday when he was traded for the third time Piazza, Bagwell, Raines among other Cooperstown hopefuls during that span. After being dealt to the Red Sox for Jon Lester last July, Cespedes was traded to the Tigers during the offseason for Rick Porcello. Then, raig Biggio, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz last week, he was traded to the Mets for pitching were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame last week prospects Michael Fulmer and Luis Cessa. Given in what comprised the largest group elected by the Baseball Writ- that he’s set to become a free agent at the end of the ers’ Association of America since 1955. C season, there’s a good chance Cespedes will join his Looking ahead to 2016, there are plenty of worthy candidates fi fth team in less than a year-and-a-half. … — from a statistical perspective, at least. However, due to the restriction of only 10 names per ballot and divisive opinions on perceived, alleged Despite being four games under .500 and 7.5 and actual PED use, few of them will reach the needed 75 percent vote games out of a wild card spot at the time, the Pa- necessary to become enshrined. dres decided to make only one trade — Abraham Even with four players off the ballot, there are several interesting fi rst- Almonte for Marc Rzepczynski. They were sitting time candidates who will go on the ballot, including one sure-fi re fi rst- on all sorts of trade chips, including free-agent-to- ballot Hall of Famer. be Justin Upton as well as pitchers Craig Kimbrel, Here’s a breakdown of what our ballot would be and what the players’ James Shields and Tyson Ross. … chances of being elected to the Hall of Fame next year are: The Blue Jays added the biggest names at the Ken Griffey Jr.: First Year trade deadline, acquiring Troy Tulowitzki from the Surely a fi rst-ballot lock, Griffey is one of eight players to hit 600 Rockies and David Price from the Tigers. That duo home runs (630), ranking sixth all-time. The Kid was the 1997 AL MVP, has been to a total of 10 All-Star Games already, a 13-time All-Star (starting nine times), and a 10-time Gold Glove win- despite only being 30 and 29 years old, respectively. ner. He won’t be unanimous because no one is, but he’s as close to a lock Price paid immediate dividends, allowing only three as they come hits in eight innings of the Blue Jays’ win over Min- Chances: Lock nesota on Monday. Mike Piazza: Fourth Year, 69.9% last year Widely considered the best offensive catcher in baseball history, Pi- NUMBERS GAME azza hit 427 career home runs while hitting .308 with a .377 on-base percentage. He was an All-Star every season from 1993 to 2005 except in 2003, starting in 10 of the Midsummer Classics. He keeps inching up about fi ve percentage points each year. 41.4 Chances: Very good 12 of Mike Trout’s 29 hits (41.4 percent) Jeff Bagwell: Sixth year, 55.7% last year during the month of July were home He’s been consistently receiving 50 to 60 percent of the votes, a num- runs, including 12 of his 14 extra-base ber that would be much higher if not for his suspected steroid use — de- hits. For the month, he had an .861 slug- spite there being no evidence. Bagwell hit a ton of home runs — 449 for ging percentage, raising his slugging his career and 205 during his fi ve-year peak — and is widely considered percentage on the season from .582 to a better player than Biggio, who is already enshrined. .642. Chances: Possible Tim Raines: Ninth year, 55.0% last year Raines is on the outside looking in with two years of eligibility left with the writers. He’s fi fth all-time in stolen bases (808), and everyone above him is in the Hall. Raines played in the majors from age 19 to 42 Regarded as one of the top players of his generation, Ken Griff ey Jr. hit .284 with 630 and has a career .294 batting average and .385 on-base percentage, lead- home runs (sixth all-time) during his 22-year career that included two stops with the ing the National League in both categories in 1986. Mariners sandwiched around stints with the Reds and White Sox. Chances: Possible Barry Bonds: Fourth year, 36.8% last year Trevor Hoffman: First year Bonds likely won’t make the Hall of Fame because too many voters Famous for a devastating changeup, Hoffman is one of the best reliev- won’t look past his alleged PED use, but he’s among the greatest hitters ers in baseball history. He was the fi rst pitcher to accumulate both 500 in baseball history. Not only does he have the all-time and single-season and 600 saves, and he was the all-time leader in the category from 2006 home run records, but he also is the all-time walks leader by 368 and has to 2011 before Mariano Rivera passed him. He fi nished with a career 2.87 a career .444 on-base percentage, including a .609 OBP at age 39. ERA and 1,133 strikeouts in 1,089.1 innings. Chances: Not happening Chances: Unlikely this year Roger Clemens: Fourth year, 37.5% last year Mark McGwire: 10th year, 10.0% last year Clemens is in the same boat as Bonds as far as alleged PED use, and McGwire is 10th all-time with 583 career home runs and broke Roger he was nearly as dominant on the mound as Bonds was at the plate. He Maris’ single-season home run record in 1998 with 70, a mark Bonds is third all-time in strikeouts (4,672, leading the league fi ve times), led would surpass three years later. Although his power numbers are pro- the league in ERA seven times and has the most Cy Young Awards in digious, he almost certainly won’t become enshrined in his fi nal year of baseball history (seven). eligibility because of admitted steroid use. TURN BACK THE CLOCK Chances: Not happening Chances: Not happening Curt Schilling: Fourth year, 39.2% last year Sammy Sosa: Fourth year, 6.6% last year Aug. 7, 1999 Schilling won World Series titles with the Diamondbacks in 2001 and Sosa had seasons of 66, 63 and 64 home runs but never led the league Wade Boggs collects his 3,000th hit the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007, winning co-MVP honors with Arizona. in any of those seasons. He fi nished his career as one of eight players to with a home run off the Indians’ Chris His 11–2 record and 2.23 ERA in 19 postseason starts really stand out, hit 600 home runs. His connection to PEDs will likely keep him out of Haney. He is the fi rst player to join the but he was a workhorse during the regular season, too, recording 300-plus the Hall, though, and could drop him off the ballot if he doesn’t garner 3,000-hit club with a home run. The strikeouts three times and throwing more than 250 innings four times. fi ve percent of the votes. day before, Tony Gwynn recorded his Chances: Unlikely Chances: Not happening 3,000th hit — a single off the Expos’ Dan ATHLON SPORTS POWER RANKING Smith.

1. Cardinals Winners of 11 of 16 since the All-Star break. 16. Rangers Cole Hamels trade sets up strong rotation for next season. TRIVIA CORNER 2. Dodgers Underrated additions to the rotation should solidify playoff position. 17. White Sox Decided not to sell at the trade deadline after seven-game win streak. 3. Royals Lorenzo Cain hit .367/.424/.667 for the month of July. 18. Padres No starter has a batting average above .285. The Toronto Blue Jays recently traded for 4. Pirates Jung Ho Kang leads all NL rookies in WAR (Baseball Reference). 19. Diamondbacks Ended July with a six-game winning streak. Troy Tulowitzki, but they had a chance to 5. Astros Carlos Gomez acquisition makes them a true contender. 20. Tigers Picked up quality young pitching with Price and Cespedes trades. draft him in 2005 with the sixth overall 6. Yankees Quiet at the trade deadline but winners of 10 of 14. 21. Indians Corey Kluber has six quality starts in his last seven starts. pick. Tulowitzki ended up going off the 7. Blue Jays Made the biggest improvement at the trade deadline. 22. Red Sox Gave up 6.6 runs per game over the past week. board with the next pick when the Blue 8. Nationals Only three teams steal fewer bases than Washington. 23. Athletics All-Star Stephen Vogt hit just .163/.193/.225 during July. Jays passed on him for which player? 9. Giants With 14 wins in 18 games, they are back in a wild card spot. 24. Mariners Jesus Montero has been tearing it up since reaching the majors again. 10. Mets Sweeping the Nationals brings them to a fi rst-place NL East tie. 25. Reds Went 4–3 against NL Central powerhouses St. Louis and Pittsburgh. Written and compiled by Ben Weinrib. 11. Cubs Took care of business against the Rockies and Brewers. 26. Braves Fading from relevancy after losing six games in a row. Follow Ben on Twitter: @benweinrib. 12. Angels Added a slew of new outfi elders but still need pitching depth. 27. Rockies Troy Tulowitzki trade could signal Carlos Gonzalez trade this winter. Email: [email protected] 13. Orioles Gerardo Parra trade gives the O’s outfi eld a much-needed bat. 28. Marlins In classic fashion, shed a lot of salary at the trade deadline.

14. Rays Damaging series loss to Boston won’t help playoff hopes. 29. Brewers Losers of eight of nine to Diamondbacks, Giants, and Cubs. Romero Ricky ANSWER: TRIVIA

15. Twins Only 5–10 since the All-Star break, playoff hopes fading. 30. Phillies Farm system rejuvenated after trading Cole Hamels. Photos: Griff ey, Trout: AP

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Healthy Is Not Boring for Winlock Woman's Group I think becoming Philly Cheesesteak healthy is a way to make Stuffed Bell Peppers yourself feel lighter and Ingredients: • 4 large bell peppers, hollowed out and seeds discarded healthier and it shouldn’t • 1 large onion, sliced (Briggs used red onion) • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced feel like a chore. • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional) ~ Jeanette Briggs • 1½-2 teaspoons your favorite steak seasoning • 1½ pounds sliced roast beef, cut into strips (If you want to make your own, Briggs used a 2.3 pound round roast baked 1 hour at 350 degrees then cooled and sliced) FACEBOOK: Members of when it blossomed and changed • 12 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese (Briggs used pepper jack) me.” • salt and pepper to taste Southwest Washington Southwest Washington Healthy Living Support Healthy Eating is a closed Face- Directions: book group in order to keep out Coat the bottom of a skillet with extra virgin olive oil. Saute the onions, garlic and mushrooms Each Other spammers but she said they are (if using) for 7-9 minutes on medium heat or until lightly browned and tender. Add the sliced By Carrina Stanton always accepting new members roast beef strips and steak seasoning. Stir and cook until warmed through. who want to share and moti- For The Chronicle Place a piece of cheese in the bottom of each pepper. Layer with roast beef mixture, filling each vate each other. Most of their pepper to about halfway. Then top the meat with another piece of cheese, fill the pepper with Jeanette Briggs still wistfully interaction at the moment is more meat and top with a final piece of cheese. remembers her svelte self as a over the Internet but Briggs Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are cooked through. teenager. That was before adult- said she would like to eventu- *Recipe from www.mrshappyhomemaker.com hood. Before the lure of junk ally have outings such as hiking, food. Before two kids. biking or kayaking excursions. Sometimes she wishes she She would also eventually like could get back to that body. to try group activities such as But most of the time, she’s working together to try and log focused on loving the body she a certain number of steps (say, has today. the estimated mileage from Briggs, of Winlock, is the Washington to New York) to- organizer of Southwest Wash- gether as a group where each ington Healthy Living, a group member could participate at on Facebook she started last the level they can but the group year as a place for those who as a whole achieves the fitness want to try to live healthier and challenge. Briggs said it is im- share their experiences as they portant to her that people know go. Briggs said she began with their weight doesn’t matter as the idea to have a support group much as their interest in living much like Weight Watchers or healthy. TOPS where people come to- “Don’t let yourself live regret- Pete Caster / [email protected] gether to share their victories ting that you didn’t do what you Jeanette Briggs prepares philly cheesesteak stufed bell peppers, for lunch on Tuesday afternoon at her home in and struggles with weight loss. wanted,” Briggs said. “What Winlock. Briggs is working to start a local group called Southwest Washington Healthy Living where they will be “I wanted to lose weight and you’re going to do with your encouraging each other to live and eat healthy. I wanted motivation and I knew life is what matters. Make it so at least 15 other people who you’re an inspiration to others Jeanette Briggs takes a bite wanted to do the same thing,” not that you lost weight but that Briggs said of how the group out of a philly cheesesteak you did something amazing.” stufed bell pepper July 28. first started. As part of their new direc- But over time, Briggs said, tion, one activity Southwest the focus of the group has Washington Healthy Living changed from a focus on di- members recently undertook eting to being about finding was a week of trying the Whole healthy ways to live. She said 30 challenge. The challenge is the change came after she met focused on eating clean, basi- with a trainer who asked her to cally cutting out dyes, preser- sit down and write out a list of vatives and other additives that goals for herself, the only caveat have gained popularity in mass- being that none of those goals produced food. It also cuts out could be to be skinny or pretty. caffeine, sugar, alcohol, grains, Briggs said that was one of legumes and dairy. Briggs said her “aha” moments, when she while you are supposed to take really started to think about the challenge for 30 days, they what she wanted. She said one chose a week just to see what thing that came to mind was it was like. She said the hardest that she has an active family part was cutting out caffeine that loves kayaking and hiking after a couple days she did feel and she never wants to be the really good. mom left behind because she “A lot of it is knowing your can’t keep up. That kind of fit- weaknesses,” Briggs said. “Also ness, she said, has nothing to do being educated helps a lot.” with the size of her jeans. One of the things Briggs “I said, ‘You know what, learned in Whole 30 is that if scratch this whole thing,’” you’re not going to make a food Briggs said of the support yourself, you need to read the la- group’s focus on weight loss. bels to make sure there are only “‘Let’s not worry about losing all-natural ingredients. Basical- weight. If you’re skinny and ly, if they have any dyes or items you’re still in terrible shape you can’t pronounce, the food you’re still not going to be is off limits. She said she was happy. So we’re thinking more about healthy living and that’s please see HEALTHY, page Life 3 Life 2 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 LIFE Community Editor’s Best Bet DFW Employee to Speak at Mycological Society Meeting Tonight’s meeting of South- pass for the annual Wash- west Washington Mycological ington Outdoor Women Society will feature Laura Till workshop, along with a Calendar showing how to properly use a passion for maps and hik- topographical map and com- ing, has given her a knowl- pass. edge of and respect for the HAVE AN EVENT YOU Till has worked for the state challenges of navigating in the WOULD LIKE TO INVITE THE PUBLIC TO? Department of Fish and Wild- woods of Washington.

Submit your calendar items to Newsroom Assistant Doug life for 18 years, conducting The classroom presenta- Blosser by 5 p.m. Friday the week before you would like them to surveys for spotted owls and tion will lead to a field training be printed. He can be reached at [email protected] or (360) marbled murrelets, and walk- event later in August. The public 807-8238. Please include all relevant information, as well as contact ing hundreds of miles of salmon is welcome at the meeting; the beginning at 6 p.m., in the WSU information. Events can also be submitted at www.chronline.com streams. field training is for members Her extensive field work, ori- only. Extension meeting room in the enteering competition, and 13 Meetings are held the Lewis County Courthouse base- Superhero Scavenger Hunt, for all years of teaching map and com- first Tuesday of every month, ment. Today ages, all day, Winlock “Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Wacky Wednesday, for children, all day, Tenino Games Night, 6 p.m., Matrix Coffee- Phillip and His Sunny Tennesse- sel Recording Studio near Oak Morton, adults $12 in advance, $13 at house, Chehalis, free, (360) 740-0492 door, children 12 and under $6, tickets Watercolor & Acrylic Painting, for ans are dedicated to carrying on Harbor. adults, 10 a.m., Oakville Mountain banjo music, by Jack Bow- the tradition of old-time blue- Admission is $8 per person, available in advance online at https:// ers, 6 p.m., White Pass Country Museum, app.arts-people.com/, Centralia Col- Lunch Break With Criminal Minds, for 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood grass mountain music. We’re $7 for Historic Fox Theatre Res- lege East, Barbara Clevenger Art Gallery, adults, noon, Centralia Packwood walking tour, 7 p.m., led excited to bring a band of this torations members and $20 per (360) 496-5599 Library Movie Matinee, for chil- by Virginia Squires, starts at White Pass caliber to the Pacific Northwest!” family (three or four persons.) Bingo, Chehalis Moose Lodge, doors dren, “Disneynature: Bears,” 1:30 p.m., Country Museum, 12990 U.S. Highway Also scheduled to perform at Advance tickets are available open at 4:30 p.m., game starts at 6:30 Centralia 12, Packwood the Bluegrass Festival are Tom- at http://www.brownpapertick- p.m.; food available, (360) 736-9030 Teen Movie Matinee, for teens, “10 Health and Hope Medical Out- Things I Hate About You,” 3:30 p.m., my Brown & County Line Grass, ets.com/event/1761389, Book ‘n’ reach, free medical clinic, 5:30-8:30 Centralia Public Agencies John Kael & Annie Staninec, Brush in Chehalis, and Holley’s p.m., Northwest Pediatrics, 1911 Cooks Rural Delivery, John Shubert Place Frozen Yogurt, HUBBUB, Hill Road, Centralia, for those whose Lewis County Mental Health Coali- tion, 10-11:30 a.m., Lewis County Public and The Stray Dogs. Santa Lucia Coffee and PostNet income is less than 200 percent of the Organizations For more information on in Centralia. Holley’s Place and poverty level, (360) 623-1485 Health building, second-floor confer- Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 10:15 a.m., ence room, (360) 740-1430 the Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Fes- the theater supply the movie Community Farmers Market, 11 a.m.- Assembly of God church, 702 SE First St., Reducing Underage Drinking Coali- tival, contact Cothren at (360) snacks, including popcorn, na- 4 p.m., Boistfort Street, downtown Che- Winlock tion, 2 p.m., Lewis County Public Health halis, (360) 740-1295, www.community- 520-4524 or visit www.washing- chos, hot dogs, pretzels, drinks Seniors’ Bible study, 2 p.m., Calvary building, second-floor conference farmersmarket.net Assembly of God, Centralia, (360) 736- tonbluegrassassociation.org. and more. building, (360) 740-1424 For more information, con- 6769 or (360) 324-9050 Lewis County Alcohol, Tobacco and Soroptimist International of Lewis Music in the Park, 7 p.m., Recreation tact the Fox Theatre at (360) Public Agencies Other Drugs Advisory Board, 4 p.m., Park, Chehalis, Randy Linder with Steve County, 5:30 p.m., contact for location, Lewis County Public Health building, 623-1103. All proceeds from the Chemical Dependency-Mental (360) 748-7860, [email protected] Stefanowicz, food provided by Jeremy’s second-floor conference room, (360) Farm to Table, (360) 748-0271 event benefit the restoration of Health-Therapeutic Court Sales Tax Newaukum-Napavine Lions Club, 8 740-1418 the Fox Theatre. Advisory Committee, 2:30 p.m., confer- a.m., Taste of Alaska Family Restaurant, Bob Garcia and Melodies Recycled ence room, Lewis County Public Health Napavine, (360) 262-3336 Band, 7-9:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior & Social Services Department, (360) Libraries Center, $5, (360) 262-3041 740 -1148 Potato bar, 4:30-7 p.m., Olequa W.F. West Class of 1985 Mother Goose Play Group, for chil- Lewis County PUD Commission, 9 Support Groups Senior Center, 119 SW Kerron Ave., in- dren, 10:30 a.m., Centralia cludes drinks, salads, potato chips and to Gather for Reunion a.m., 240 Seventh St., Morton, (360) 748- Domestic violence support group, 9261 or (800) 562-5612 Resume Help, for teens and adults, numerous potato toppings, Winlock, $8, The W.F. West High School 5:30-7 p.m., 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Che- 3:30 p.m., Tenino children 5-12 $4, (360) 785-4325 Pe Ell Town Council, 6 p.m., City Hall, halis, sponsored by Human Response Class of 1985 will be having its Living Well With Chronic Conditions, Open mic, 7:30 p.m., Matrix Coffee- (360) 291-3543 Network, (360) 748-6601 30th reunion 6-9 p.m. Saturday for adults, 5:30 p.m., Oakville house, Chehalis, free, (360) 740-0492 NAMI daytime family support group, at a private residence in Cheha- Historic Lewis County Farmers Mar- for family members of those suffering ket, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., corner of Pearl lis. Libraries from mental illness, noon-1 p.m., up- Organizations and Maple streets, Centralia, (360) 736- There will be a barbecue, Twin Cities Pet Show, for children stairs, Fiddlers Coffee, 1220 Mellen St., 8977 or [email protected] music by the Chris Guenther and teens, 10:30 a.m., George Washing- Centralia, (253) 273-6035 Oakview Grange, 7 p.m., 2715 N. ton Park, Centralia Pearl St., Centralia, (360) 736-5639 Raucous, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scatter Creek band and a s’mores bar. Lewis County Robotics Society, 6 Grill, Lucky Eagle Casino, 21 and up, Alumni and faculty are in- Thursday, Aug. 6 p.m., room 128, Kemp Hall, Centralia (360) 273-2000, ext. 301 vited. A fee of $25 per person is Organizations College, (360) 304-9660 Excursion Train Ride & Museum Tour, being charged. This event is not 12:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., Mt. Rainier Scenic NAMI Lewis County educational Chehalis-Centralia Cribbage Club, Railroad, Elbe, www.mrsr.com, (360) for children. program, 6-7:30 p.m., Vernetta Smith Morton Loggers 6:30 p.m., Chehalis Moose Lodge, 1400 Grand Ave., Centralia, (360) 485-2852 569-7959 There will be informal no- Chehalis Timberland Library, (360) 880- host gatherings at 7-10 p.m. Fri- 8070 or [email protected] Jubilee Gets Centralia-Chehalis Vintage Auto Girls Night Out, Firearms Academy of Seattle, 3399 Centralia-Alpha Road, day, Aug. 7, at the Rooftop Bar, Senior Song Birds, 9:50 a.m., Twin Club, 7:30 p.m., Ramblin’ Jack’s Rib Underway Thursday Eye, 1336 Rush Road, Chehalis, (360) Onalaska, for women 18 and up, $15 Riverside Golf Club and 10 a.m. Cities Senior Center, 2545 National Ave., AG&AG members, $20 nonmembers, Chehalis, (360) 740-4199 The Morton Loggers’ Jubilee, 767-0719 Sunday, Aug. 9, at Jeremy’s Farm S.T.O.P. and Swim, 7 p.m., Fort Borst (253) 884-4117, agirlandagunatfas@ Southwest Washington Mycological which calls itself “The Grand- gmail.com. to Table, Chehalis. Society, 6 p.m., WSU Lewis County Ex- daddy of All Logging Shows,” Park, Kitchen 1, Centralia, (360) 388- Additional information is 0450 or (360) 736-4163 tension conference room, Lewis County will run Thursday through Sun- available by emailing the above Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, Courthouse, (360) 740-1212 day in the East Lewis County Libraries address or calling (360) 202- Centralia Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., 1993 S. Market Blvd, Chehalis, (360) PageTurners Book Discussion, for 4909. Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, town. 520-0772 adults, “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” (360) 748-1753, [email protected] Featured on Thursday is the Centralia-Chehalis Vintage Auto queen coronation, which will Club, 7:30 p.m., Ramblin Jack’s Rib by Katherine Boo, 12:30 p.m. Winlock Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Writer’s Forum, 1-3 p.m., 4162 Jack- Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Chehalis First Chris- son Highway, Chehalis, (360) 262-0525 take place at 8 p.m. at Morton Eye, 1336 Rush Road, Napavine, (360) Comics & Manga Upcycled, 273-6961 tian Church, 111 NW Prindle St., (360) Two Town Tuners, 7 p.m., Lewis and High School. for teens, 3:30 p.m., Tenino 269-0587 or (360) 748-3702 Winlock Finnish Lodge 19, 4 p.m., Clark Hotel, 117 W. Magnolia St., Centra- On Friday will be the lawn- Pe Ell Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, lia, (360) 269-8146 or (360) 748-3521 Hope Grange, Antrim Road, Winlock, mower races. Gates will open at (253) 922-1288 Support Groups state Highway 6 and Seventh Avenue, Tuesday Quilting Rebels, 10 a.m.-2 Pe Ell, (360) 245-3339 4:30 p.m., with time trials at 6:30 H.O.P.E., all addictions, 7:30-9 p.m., p.m., Oakview Grange, 2715 N. Pearl St., Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 Centralia, (360) 736-4671 and racing at 7:30. Admission is Heritage Baptist Church of Tenino, 1315 $10 for adults, and $7 for seniors Support Groups Sussex Ave. E., Tenino, (360) 480-0592, p.m., Tenino Elementary School, www. teninofarmersmarket.org and children age 6-12. Children “Up From Grief,” for those grieving [email protected] Rochester/Grand Mound Farmers Support Groups 5 and under are free. the loss of a loved one, 1-2:30 p.m., As- Celebrate Recovery, dinner 6 p.m., sured Home Hospice, 2120 N. Park St., large group 7 p.m., small groups 8 p.m., Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rochester Middle Support for mothers, 9:15-11:15 a.m., Also on Friday will be tours Centralia, (360) 330-2640 Grace Foursquare Church, 3030 Borst School, (360) 273-5732 Bethel Church, for mothers with chil- of Hampton Mills, from 8 a.m Ave., Centralia, (360) 736-0778, www. Raucous, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scatter Creek dren pregnancy through 6 years old, Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 to 1 p.m. p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1209 gracefoursquarechurch.com Grill, Lucky Eagle Casino, 21 and up, sponsored by Chehalis MOPS (Moth- (360) 273-2000, ext. 301 ers of Preschoolers), (360) 520-3841 or The Jubilee Grand Parade N. Scheuber Road, Centralia, (360) will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 736-9268 “Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, (360) 864-2168, email chehalismops@ Morton, adults $12 in advance, $13 at gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ with a theme of “Embrace His- Multiple sclerosis, 6-8 p.m., Provi- Saturday, Aug. 8 dence Centralia Hospital chapel confer- door, children 12 and under $6, tickets chehalismops tory: Discover Loggers’ Jubi- available in advance online at https:// NAMI Lewis County Connections ence room, (360) 748-8687, Facebook lee.” It will proceed down Main page: Lewis County MS Support Group Fox Theater to app.arts-people.com/, Centralia Col- Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities Street and Second Street.. lege East, Barbara Clevenger Art Gallery, Senior Center, (360) 880-8070 or sher- Screen ‘The General’ (360) 496-5599 [email protected] Prior to the Grand Parade will be a Children’s Parade, Historic Fox Theatre Res- Open house, historic Borst Home, Al-Anon, Fellowship in Unity, 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7 Carriage House Museum and One- Unity Center, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, starting at the Morton Co-Op torations will be showing “The Room Schoolhouse, 1:30-3:30 p.m., free (360) 736-8104 or (360) 736-6439 Preschool. Steinmetz Bluegrass General,” a 1926 movie from the admission, donations accepted, south Survivors of sexual assault/abuse, for At 11 a.m. will be the Jubilee silent screen era, at 2 and 7 p.m. end of Fort Borst Park, Centralia, (360) people who speak Spanish, 5:30-7 p.m., Championship Bed Races on Band Coming to Saturday at the Fox Theatre in 330-7662 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, spon- Main Street. downtown Centralia. Excursion Train Ride & Museum Tour, sored by Human Response Network, A 10k run starts at Morton Toledo Festival One of the most revered 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m. (with bar- (360) 748-6601 becue), Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, Elbe, Second Chance/Lewis County Brain High School. Registration will Nationally known bluegrass comedies of the silent era, “The www.mrsr.com, (360) 569-7959 Injury Support Group, 5 p.m., call (360) be at 7 a.m. and the run at 8 a.m. band Phillip Steinmetz and General” finds hapless South- Building a Twig Arbor, 10 a.m., Sal- 864-4341 or (360) 983-3166 for meeting Centralia College East and His Sunny Tennesseans will be ern railroad engineer Johnny kum Library Demonstration Garden, location the Fire Mountain Arts Coun- making the 2,400-mile trek west Gray (Buster Keaton) facing off 2480 U.S. Highway 12, sponsored by cil are presenting “Oklahoma!” from their home in Waverly, against Union soldiers during WSU Lewis County Master Gardeners, at 7 p.m. in the Roxy Theater. A Tennessee, to Toledo to perform the Civil War. When Johnny’s (360) 740-1216, art.fuller.@lewiscounty- wa.gov Wednesday, Aug. 5 street dance will be 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass fiancée, Annabelle Lee (Marion The First & Final, 8 p.m., Matrix Cof- “Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, in downtown Centralia, with Festival Friday-Sunday. Mack), is accidentally taken feehouse, Chehalis, $6, (360) 740-0492 Morton, adults $12 in advance, $13 at music by Lyte Fantastic. The annual event will be away while on a train stolen W.F. West High School class reunion, door, children 12 and under $6, tickets The 2015 Jubilee Logging held at Toledo High School’s by Northern forces, Gray pur- 1975-78, 6-8 p.m., Northwest Sports available in advance online at https:// Show is at 2 p.m. at the Jubilee outdoor amphitheater Aug. 7-9. sues the soldiers, using vari- Hub, Turf Field app.arts-people.com/, Centralia Col- lege East, Barbara Clevenger Art Gallery, Arena, with gates opening at Steinmetz comes from a ous modes of transportation in (360) 496-5599 12:30 p.m. family of musicians, having comic action scenes that high- Libraries Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo The Lions Club Loggers been taught to play clawham- light Keaton’s boundless wit and starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Breakfast will be 6-11 a.m. at mer banjo at the age of 11 by dexterity. Build & Play Saturday, for children age 2-sixth grade, 10:30 a.m., Centralia Jackson Highway, Chehalis the Lions Club and Jubilee Park. his great uncle, Grandpa Jones Live organ accompaniment Taco Night, 6-8 p.m., Centralia Eagles, Superhero Saturdays, for all ages, 1 Admission is $5 for adults and of “Hee Haw” and “Grand Old will feature the original score. p.m., Randle hard-shell tacos, two for $1, other menu $3 for children. Opry” fame. An accomplished “Nick” Nicholai has been play- items, (360) 736-1146 The logging show contin- singer and musician, Steinmetz ing piano all his life. By age 6, Open mic, 6-10 p.m., Jeremy’s Farm Organizations to Table, 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, (360) ues Sunday at noon, with gates has won the National Old Time he played pipe organ. He went 748-4417 opening at 11 a.m. Banjo Championship three on to earn a doctorate in Music Prairie Steppers Square and Round Also on Sunday will be a per- times as well as the Florida State from Michigan State University Dance Club, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5, potluck formance of “Oklahoma!” at 2 Banjo Championship. He is a at age 18, then decided he would at break, Oakview Grange, Centralia, (360) 736-5172 or (360) 273-6008 Public Agencies p.m. regular on RFD-TV’s the “Cum- rather perform than teach. Gluten Intolerance Group of Lewis Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency Throughout the Jubilee, the berland Highlander Show” and After touring with many jazz on Aging Advisory Council, 9:30 a.m., County, 10 a.m., Providence Centralia 24th annual Flea Market will be the radio show “Nashville Tradi- swing bands, including Louis Hospital chapel conference room, (509) LMTAAA Olympia office, 2404 Heritage 230-6394, [email protected], Court SE, Suite A, Olympia, (360) 664- held. Food concessions also will tions,” and performed at “Opry Armstrong, Paul Desmond http://goo.gl/bWXTmr 3162, ext. 112 be available. Fest,” the 75th birthday of the and other big-band musicians, Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Admission to the logging Grand Ole Opry. Nicholai made his home base on Committee, 1 p.m., large conference show are $7 for adults, and $5 According to General Co- Whidbey Island in the ‘70s. Support Groups room, Lewis County Public Services, for children age 6-12. Children 5 thren, president of the Wash- He has worked as a studio Alzheimer’s support group, 10:30 2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis, (360) and under are free. ington Bluegrass Association, musician and continues to per- 740-1451 a.m-noon, Cooks Hills Community More information is avail- “We’ve been looking to get Phil- form throughout the area and Church, 2400 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, Libraries able at www.loggersjubilee.com. lip out here for quite some time. to arrange music in his Carou- (360) 628-4980 • Life 3 LIFE The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015

Infused Waters

Ingredients: • 1 thinly sliced orange and the coarsely chopped stalks and fronds from 1 bulb fennel • 1 thinly sliced orange and 1 pint raspberries, lightly crushed • 4 cups ½ inch cubed water- melon and 6 sprigs mint, lightly crushed Directions: Place sliced or cubed fruits and herbs into a large jar or contain- er. For still infused water, cover Pepper jack cheese sits inside bell fruit and herbs with 2 quarts peppers prior to the stuing. water. For sparkling, cover with 1 quart seltzer water. Refriger- ate for 2-4 hours to allow ingre- to get the same flavor without as many dients to infuse. For sparkling, Healthy calories. add 1 quart seltzer water just “You don’t feel bogged down and before serving. Some flavor sug- Continued from page Life 1 bloated and gross afterward,” Briggs gestions: said of eating healthier. “I think be- surprised at how prevalent dyes and coming healthy is a way to make your- Pete Caster / [email protected] chemicals are in food. self feel lighter and healthier and it “It’s hard. You have to read a lot of Cucumber and mint Infused water shouldn’t feel like a chore.” (bottom left), orange and mint infused labels,” Briggs said. “I had to read four One of Briggs’ favorite new recipes water (center) and apple infused water, chip bags to get chips that were just is for Philly Cheesesteak stuffed pep- top) prepared by Jeanette Briggs corn and vegetable oil.” pers. While the recipe uses cheese, it While she has not stuck to the generally fits within the Whole 30 Whole 30 challenge, Briggs said she concept because it uses all natural learned a lot from it. One of the big- ingredients. But what she likes best Maple-Sweetened Banana Muffins gest lessons she has learned exploring about it is that it doesn’t feel like eat- Ingredients: new and healthier ways to eat is that ing healthy. ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil you don’t have to eat bland to eat light- “It’s not a salad. I hate salads,” ½ cup maple syrup or honey er. For instance, she loves onion rings Briggs said with a smile. “It’s delicious 2 eggs, preferably at room temperature but instead uses caramelized onions and filling and easy to make.” 1 cup packed mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas) ¼ cup milk of choice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling on top 1¾ cups whole wheat flour ⅓ cup old fashioned oats, plus more for sprinkling on top Directions: 1 teaspoon turbinado (raw) sugar or other granulated sugar for sprinkling on top Preheat oven to 325 degrees. If necessary grease 11 cups of your muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl beat the coconut oil and maple syrup or honey together with a whisk. Add eggs and beat well. Mix in the mashed bananas and milk, followed by the baking soda, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon. Add the flour and oats to the bowl and mix with a large spoon, just until combined. If you’d like to add any additional mix-ins like nuts, chocolate or dried fruit, fold them in now. Divide the batter evenly between the 11 muffin cups, filling each cup ab out two-thirds full. Sprinkle tops with a small amount of oats followed by a light sprinkling of sugar and cinnamon. Bake muffins for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean. Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack to cool. You might need to run a butter knife along the outer edge of the muffins to loosen them from the pan. Enjoy Jeanette Briggs stirs fresh mushrooms and onions in a pan on the stove as she prepares Philly muffins as is or with a spread of nut butter or regular butter. cheesesteak stufed bell peppers for lunch on Tuesday afternoon at her home in Winlock. Briggs *Recipe from cookieandkate.com is working to start a local group called Southwest Washington Healthy Living where they will be encouraging each other to live and eat healthy. Corks & Forks Dairy Cookbook Salutes Travel Through the Vines With Farm Families, Foods By Arthi Subramaniam and makes anything with a lot Clark County Wineries Passport Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of cheese.” So the biscuit-crusted quiche fits the bill. By Viki Eierdam Rita Kennedy and her hus- The quiche stands out be- The Columbian band, James, have roots that cause it is easy to make, and it is stretch a long way back in dairy Taking a cue from the über different from the usual mac ‘n’ farming. cheese, Kennedy said. If there’s popular Portland’s Distillery If you count both sides of Row Passport, several Clark any leftover ham or bacon, they their families, they have been in are tossed into her quiche, as County wineries and tasting the business for six generations. well. rooms have teamed up to offer “We must have done some- She and her family are seri- a passport of their own and it’s thing right as three of our five ous milk devotees. Glasses of already a slam dunk with vino children are dairy farmers,” said whole milk to be specific. “We fans. Rita Kennedy, 72, who co-owns drink more than a gallon a day, Andee Mowrey, tasting room Four Seasons Farm, raising close and always have it with our manager at English Estate Win- to 200 Brown Swiss dairy cows, meals, be it breakfast, lunch or ery, said “(It’s an) easy sell. Peo- Available for $22, heifers and calves. dinner,” Kennedy said. ple love knowing they live in an the 2015-2016 Kennedy’s Rita’s Easy Quiche When her five children were area where a growing wine re- Clark County is one of the 110 recipes that is Wineries Pass- young, Kennedy used the farm’s gion is erupting. Free tasting at part of “The Dairy Good Cook- milk to make vanilla ice cream nine of those wineries for $22 is port offers free book: Everyday Comfort Food tastings at nine and served it with a chocolate quite the deal.” From America’s Dairy Farm fudge topping. She churned the The passport was just un- participating wineries and Families” (Andrews McMeel ice cream in a 6-quart electric veiled on June 29 and English Publishing). The cookbook - conmaker almost every weekend in Estate sold out of its first ship- tasting rooms throughout nects readers to farmers through winter “because it took lots of ment over Independence Week- stories, photographs and reci- snow and/or ice to make it, along end. The other eight participat- Washington State’s newest pes that are from, or inspired with rock salt.” ing locations are Burnt Bridge wine region. by, America’s nearly 47,000 dairy Her son, Jeffrey, daughter-in- Cellars, Cellar 55 Tasting Room, farm families. Each chapter dis- law, Janice, and grandson, Jor- Confluence Vineyards & Win- cusses a type of dairy cow and dan, now take care of the farm ery, Emanar Cellars, Heisen profiles a family who shares operations, but the older Kenne- House Vineyards, Koi Pond Cel- the following week during our Although the passport does what life is like on a dairy farm. dys still help out in the fields and lars, Olequa Cellars and Rusty Art & Wine Fair. Even though not encompass all fifteen winer- Recipes are organized around a run out for parts when needed. Grape Vineyard. they’ve been here many times, ies that currently offer tastings, typical dairy farmer’s day, begin- The Kennedys do everything Inside the pages of the pass- they enjoyed getting that stamp,” the group is an excellent rep- ning from sunrise, through af- to keep their cows, which are port purchasers will find winery Mowrey said. resentation of Clark County’s ternoon chores, and night-time milked twice a day, comfortable. profiles and tasting notes, maps She went on to share that wine scene and Proof Inc., the desserts. Apart from feeding them, giv- and touring information and Portland visitors are surprised marketing company behind the In the book, Kennedy said ing them fresh water and a clean a $5 gift card that can be used to learn of all the wineries — passport, is ready to work with she “is always looking for meals area to lay down, they use fans to toward the purchase of wine at and the handful waiting in the other wineries interested in that are quick and easy, and that keep the animals cool, and pro- any participating location. All call for lots of dairy products, vide them mattresses to rest on. of this plus the cost of tasting at wings for permitting — just over coming on board. all nine wineries wrapped into a the bridge and they remark on Cary Craig, spokesman for RITA’S EASY QUICHE $22 price tag is an excellent val- how much simpler it is to travel Proof, said “We will gladly in- north than deal with the con- clude new wineries into the Makes 6 to 8 servings. or chopped yellow onion ue and makes a wine tour even Ingredients: 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese easier. gestion found in the Willamette passport and are trying to be Valley or longer travel times to strategic with our inventory so Nonstick cooking spray A bonus of the passport is 3 large eggs Directions: the Columbia Gorge wineries. we can update the printed book Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray that there’s no expiration date. 1 1/2 cups milk While it’s hard for me to imag- Some of the grapes that somewhat often. We can an- a 9-inch pie pan or glass pie plate with visitors will find thriving in nounce new participants on the 1/2 cup biscuit mix nonstick cooking spray; set aside. ine not being able to visit nine 6 tablespoons butter, wineries in one weekend (sorry, vineyards and estate winer- web site and through some type Beat the eggs lightly in a medium ies throughout Clark County melted and cooled slightly mixing bowl. Add the milk, biscuit mix, hazard of the job), some folks of addendum until the book is butter, salt and pepper. Whisk until include pinot noir, sauvignon reprinted if a winery wants to 1/4 teaspoon salt might like to take things a little 1/4 teaspoon freshly smooth. Pour into the prepared pan. blanc, cabernet sauvignon, join immediately. The more Sprinkle with ham, mushrooms and slower, visiting one a weekend or ground black pepper gewürztraminer, semillon wineries the better value for the green onion. Top with cheese. a handful at a time. 1/2 cup diced ham or maréchol foch, pinot blanc, consumer.” Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until And it’s not just for newbies. cooked crumbled bacon siegerrebe, golubok, gamay noir, Passports can be purchased puffed and golden brown. “Two of my regulars bought it 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms tempranillo, orange muscat and at all participating wineries or Let stand for 10 minutes before (the passport) at Koi Pond Cel- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion serving. lars and then used it at our place pinot meunier. go to www.proofpdx.com. Life 4 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 LIFE

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Celebrity Cipher Today’s clue: H equals F

“V JXYVXTX XBWXMWKVBIXBW GKB KRUVMX

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PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “I know mother named me after a railroad man, but it’s too late now, I’m afraid. Much, much too late.” — Hoagy Carmichael © 2015 by NEA, Inc.

Washington cality, is used as a lodging house. to save his office in the Opera by his own admission, was to- As near as can be now ascer- House: Recovery tally incompetent to handle the State tained, the fire was caused by “Before this time May & I Some of Spokane’s leading machinery, not knowing how to the explosion of a gasoline lamp were downtown & and we hur- citizens immediately formed a increase the speed of the pumps” HISTORY in the upper room referred to.” ried down to the block and I relief committee, and other cit- (Spokane Falls Review, Aug. 6, Other immediate newspaper got tubs from the grocery store ies donated food, supplies, and 1889) Other papers as far away as accounts attributed the origin and put one at each window money. Even Seattle, just recov- The New York Times repeated to a grease fire in Wolfe’s no- in the Opera House and filled ering from its own disastrous this story almost verbatim. toriously dirty kitchen. This them with water and stationed fire of June 6, sent $15,000. The To its credit, the City Council Spokane’s plausible interpretation has ap- a man with a broom at each National Guard was brought in quickly appointed a Committee peared most often in subsequent tub and window to keep the to assure public order, to guard on Fire and Water to explore all publications. Years later, Jerome [fourth floor] window frames bank vaults and business safes possible reasons for the failure. Great Peltier collected “eyewitness ac- wet. ... May stood bravely by one standing amid the ruins, and Its report on Aug. 14 exonerated counts as well as legends of how with her broom & water. By this to prevent looting. Mayor Fred Jones, but he resigned anyway. the fire started” (Peltier, 19). All time the flames were down to Furth issued dire warnings Refuting newspaper accounts, Fire agreed on the general location, Sprague St. and spreading rap- against price gauging. Unem- their report stated: “It appears HistoryLink.org but varied widely as to the cause, idly. The chief of the fire depart- ployed men immediately found that the man left in charge of Most of downtown Spokane including one assertion that it ment now began to blow up the work clearing the debris, and [the] pumping station during the (then known as Spokane Falls) was a cigarette tossed into dry buildings with dynamite ahead any who declined the opportu- absence of Supt. Jones is compe- was destroyed by fire on Aug. 4, grass. Another story making the of the fire to try to stop it. ... A nity were invited to leave town. tent and reliable and of twenty 1889. The conflagration broke rounds was that the lamp that few minutes more and our glass Businesses resumed in a years of practical experience in out in an area of flimsy wooden exploded in the upstairs room began to crack & I had to order hastily erected tent city. They machinery and pumps ... .” structures and quickly spread to had been knocked over as “Irish May downstairs and out of the included insurance adjusters, The committee attributed engulf the substantial stone and Kate” fended off a drunken ad- building to get her away from railroad ticket offices, banks, the failure of water pressure to brick buildings of the business mirer. danger. ... with one great burst restaurants, clothing stores, and a burst hose rather than der- the flames jumped through the district. Property losses were even a tent in which the Spo- eliction of duty and further re- The Fire Spreads Opera House windows and also huge and one person died. After kane Daily Chronicle carried on ported that some members felt The flames raced through leaped to the roof on the outside. the fire, Spokane experienced publication. The disaster did not “bad management on the part of the flimsy buildings near the ... I ... seized my antique oak desk the “phoenix effect” typical of bring out the best in some: One the fire department should be tracks. The nearby Pacific Ho- and dragged it out (of his office) policeman and two aldermen considered as the main cause of many cities destroyed by fire, as tel, a fine new structure of brick for it contained all my receipts (council members) were caught such an extensive conflagration” fine new buildings of a revital- and granite, was soon engulfed and papers. I hauled it down the appropriating relief money and (Nolan, 50). A Chronicle edito- ized downtown rose from the in the wall of fire advancing stairs but just as I got to the Op- supplies. rial of Aug. 6 agreed: “The need ashes. Accounts of the fire’s ori- on the business center. Church era House entrance the smoke & Like many western cities of a good paid department is evi- gin and assignment of blame for and fire station bells alerted the flames whirled round the cor- devastated by fire, Spokane Falls dent. It should be one of the first its catastrophic expansion illus- public and the volunteer fire ner and swept into the doorway trate how historical myths begin rebuilt rapidly after the disaster. things provided for when the department, which had formed with such blinding force that I Within a year its population had and are perpetuated. city gets on its feet.” Although in 1884 as the result of an 1883 had to let go of everything ... and risen to 20,000, a threshold that fire. Because of insufficient wa- run for my life” (Nolan, 24-26). this official interpretation of Smoke and Fire allowed the city to adopt a char- events was made known, Jones’s ter pressure for the hoses, they ter. In March 1891 voters ap- The summer of 1889 had were unable to put out the fire. Firestorm culpability was already firmly been hot and dry. On the after- proved the new charter, includ- lodged in the public mind and Spokane was no frontier town The flames jumped the ing an article that changed the noon of Aug. 4, Adelaide Sutton composed entirely of makeshift spaces opened by dynamiting has been repeated in publica- Gilbert (1849-1932) complained city’s name from Spokane Falls tions ever since. wooden structures, but the fire and soon created their own fire- to Spokane. in a letter from nearby Coeur did start in such an area, where storm. In a few hours after it be- Other factors besides weak d’Alene, Idaho, of temperatures rubbish between buildings pro- gan, the Great Spokane Fire, as it Blame Placed water pressure contributed to in the nineties “for ever so long” vided ideal tinder. came to be called, had destroyed and Replaced the extent of the disaster. No and “dense smoke from fires The fire consumed that part 32 square blocks, virtually the doubt lingering smoke from all over Northwest” (Nolan, 13). of the city and then moved on. entire downtown. The only fa- Earliest newspaper accounts forest fires delayed widespread Shortly after 6:00 that evening, “In quick succession the magnifi- tality was George I. Davis, who contained only one explanation awareness of the fire. The blaze the Spokane fire began. The cent Frankfurt block, the Hyde died at Sacred Heart Hospital of for the weak water pressure and started in a trash-ridden area most credible and enduring sto- block, the Washington, Eagle, burns and injuries when he fled failure to check the flames: that of flimsy wooden structures. ry of its origin is that it started at Tull and Post Office blocks were (or jumped) from his lodgings at Superintendent of Waterworks There was no citywide siren Wolfe’s lunchroom and lodgings feeding the flames. Besides the the Arlington Hotel. Rolla A. Jones was away fishing system. The pumping station opposite the Northern Pacific Pacific Hotel, every first class Many others were treated or working on his steamboat — had no telephone. The volunteer Depot on Railroad Avenue. The hotel was destroyed” (Chronicle, at the hospital, where the nuns accounts vary — instead of tend- firefighters had inadequate lead- Spokane Daily Chronicle of Aug. Aug. 5). served meals to the newly home- ing his post, and that he had left ership, were poorly equipped, 5 reported: less boardinghouse dwellers, the pumping station in the care and had to haul their own hose “About half past six smoke Daniel H. Dwight’s Desk mostly working men, plus others of an incompetent substitute. carts. After the fire, the city pro- was seen issuing from the third Daniel H. Dwight (1862- referred to in newspapers as the S. S. Bailey of the City Coun- hibited wooden structures in or story gable window of Wolfe’s 1950) was typical of the many “sporting element.” Estimates cil claimed to have run “to the near the newly rising downtown, lunch counter. ... The lower part people who raced from home to of property losses ranged from pumping station as soon as the installed an electric fire alarm of the establishment is used as a remove contents of their busi- $5 to $10 million, an enormous alarm was sounded and found system, and established a pro- saloon, and the upper part, like nesses ahead of the flames. A sum for the time, with one-half that Superintendent Jones had fessional, paid fire department, most of the buildings in that lo- letter describes the futile efforts to two-thirds of it insured. left a man in charge there, who, with horse-drawn equipment. COMICS The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 • Life 5

GET FUZZY by Darby Conley NON SEQUITUR by Wiley

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE by Stephan Pastis

HERMAN by Jim Unger

RHYMES WITH ORANGE by Hilary B. Price

DENNIS THE by Hank MENACE Ketcham

DILBERT by Scott Adams

PICKLES by Brian Crane WIZARD OF ID by Parker & Hart

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE by Lynn Johnston CLASSIC PEANUTS by Charles Schulz

HI & LOIS by Greg & Brian Walker BLONDIE by Dean Young & John Marshall

SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie MacNelly FRANK & ERNEST by Bob Thaves

B.C. by Mastroianni & Hart BEETLE BAILEY by Mort, Greg & Brian Walker Life 6 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 COMICS

GET FUZZY by Darby Conley NON SEQUITUR by Wiley

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE by Stephan Pastis

HERMAN by Jim Unger

RHYMES WITH ORANGE by Hilary B. Price

DENNIS THE by Hank MENACE Ketcham

DILBERT by Scott Adams

PICKLES by Brian Crane WIZARD OF ID by Parker & Hart

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE by Lynn Johnston CLASSIC PEANUTS by Charles Schulz

HI & LOIS by Greg & Brian Walker BLONDIE by Dean Young & John Marshall

SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie MacNelly FRANK & ERNEST by Bob Thaves

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ADVICE: Dear Abby Grandma Feels Disrespected When Her Advice Is Ignored vs. DEAR ABBY: Whatever hap- Now that I have another pened to respecting one’s elders chance to move out and live alone, and recognizing grandparents I don’t know how to tell her, or as head of the family? I recently even if I should go. When both of returned from my sisters moved out, Mom got visiting my son, really depressed. My fear is she his wife and my will find herself alone and try to new grandchild. harm herself. What should I do? — My son’s wife YOUNG ADULT IN FLORIDA Are You a Pie Person and I had many DEAR YOUNG ADULT: The disagreements mark of a successful parent is hav- on how to care ing raised her children to be self- for my grand- sufficient. Because you are afraid Or a Cake Person? child. Instead of By Abigail Van Buren your mother might become so de- respecting my pressed she might harm herself if By Daniel Neman party unto themselves. But you can buy a cake years of experience as a mother you move, you should discuss this St. Louis Post-Dispatch in a sheet. and appreciating my help, she with her physician and explore Newsrooms are particularly fond of sheet chose to ignore my instructions what social services in your com- I always thought Simon got a raw deal. cakes; in some respects, newsrooms are a sheet and advice. Here he was, minding his own business, on munity can do to help her adjust. cake’s natural habitat. This particular news- After I returned home, I was Many hospitals have social work- his way to a fair. He encounters a man selling room has ordered so many sheet cakes from told by my son that I was no lon- pies — tempting, delicious pies. Naturally, he ers on staff, and that would be a Federhofer’s Bakery that some people here use ger welcome to visit my grand- place to start asking what is avail- asks for a sample. Who wouldn’t? “federhofer” as a verb, as in “We’ll be federhofer- child unless I apologized to his But the pie man, whose name has appar- able. ing Joe in the front of the newsroom at 4 p.m.” wife for trying to undermine her ently been lost to history, was having none of Any occasion at all becomes an occasion for parenting. I told him she should it. He wanted to charge Simon for a sample, un- DEAR ABBY: When we visit a sheet cake. You’re having a birthday? Have apologize to ME for not showing my parents’ graves, we always like so many of today’s grocery stores that offer some sheet cake. You’re retiring early so that me respect as the grandmother. samples for free. Simon did not have a penny leave flowers. Invariably there other employees won’t be laid off? That’s re- How can I make my son see to spare — fairs aren’t cheap — so the pie man are flowers also at my father’s markably selfless and generous of you. Thank that it is his wife who is wrong, sent him on his way, hungry and forlorn. — not put there by my wife and you so much. Have some sheet cake. and not me? — UNAPPRECI- me. Because Dad has been gone And for this, Simon has universally come to ATED GRANDMA be known as Simple. Obviously, Mother Goose Sheet cakes just don’t seem terribly celebra- since 1963, we can’t figure out tory anymore. Maybe it’s the repetition, but I DEAR UNAPPRECIATED: who could be putting flowers on was a cake person. It would be interesting to know There are two kinds of people in this world, think it is more that they are just cakes. Mean- his grave only. My sister thinks while, Federhofer’s also makes sheet pies, in how closely you adhered to your he had a secret girlfriend. I don’t pie people and cake people. You’re either one parents’ and in-laws’ parenting or the other. Never have I heard anyone say, “I case anyone was wondering. think so. What’s your opinion of Even in their smaller versions, pies win out advice, because when your chil- this? — STUMPED IN SACRA- like cakes and pies equally,” and I’ll bet neither dren came along I’ll bet you had have you. every time. Mini tarts? Great. Cupcakes? Over- MENTO priced trendy treats. your own ideas on the subject. DEAR STUMPED: Your dad Personally, I’m in Simple Simon’s camp. Showing respect and follow- It’s pies all the way. Just think of it: A buttery The greatest non-pie expression of pies is is dead and gone. I assume he was chicken pot pie, so creamy, delicious and flaky ing your orders are not the same good to your mother, and there crust baked to a golden brown and filled with thing. It is a mother’s right to care toasted pecans suspended in a sweet amber that, when made right, it can actually have wasn’t a breath of scandal. Why more calories than a real pie. for her baby as she sees fit, and look for trouble where none ex- nectar. Or sweet cherries balanced by just the you should show HER the respect In contrast, the greatest non-cake expres- ists? Suggest to your sister that she right amount of tartness. Or smooth and silk- she deserves by allowing her to en chocolate topped with a decadent dollop of sion of cakes is a pancake. Admittedly, pan- should focus on the positive, and do that and not turning it into a whipped cream. cakes are wonderful. Even pie people love pan- be glad someone cared enough power struggle. Unless you do, On the other hand, you have cake. It’s just cakes. Call it a wash. about him to continue to honor you will be seeing very little of any cake. Pedestrian, ordinary, sponge-like, bland Oh, wait. Pizza also comes in a pie. Advan- his memory. of them. cake. tage, pie. And cakes often come out of a box. Even the I’m sure some cake people are perfectly nice. DEAR ABBY: I’m 26 and still ones that don’t come out of a box sometimes A little bland, perhaps, but nice. They are prob- ••• live with my mother, helping her taste like they came out of a box. Sometimes ably well-intentioned. Their hearts are likely in Dear Abby is written by Abigail with bills and rent. A couple of they taste like the box. the right place. Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phil- months ago I got an opportunity Yes, the frosting is good. I’m all in favor of But pie people are where it’s at. We’re excit- lips, and was founded by her mother, to move out, but the fear of leav- frosting. If only you could put it on something ing, dynamic, vibrant. We don’t need to call Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby that wasn’t cake. cake people “Simple” just to feel better about ing my mother alone with her at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box Pies are always festive and special; they are a ourselves. medical conditions stopped me. 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Celebrity Cipher

Today’s clue: R equals C

“XDW ECZG YEJCX JC PHTJCF PECWG JB, GEN

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A homicide Ribisi. A retired thief must steal 50 cars to save his brother. (CC) flight. (CC) detective tracks a dangerous robot in 2035. (CC) APL 43 43 North Woods Law “On Thin Ice” ’ Country Justice ’ Alaska: The Last Frontier ’ (CC) The Last Alaskans ’ (CC) Ice Lake Rebels “Alone in the Wild” Alaska: The Last Frontier ’ (CC) BET 56 56 ›› All About the Benjamins (2002) ›› Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail (2009, Comedy) Tyler Perry, Derek Luke. Madea raises hell behind bars. The Game “Pow Pow Pow!” (N) ’ The Game “Pow Pow Pow!” (CC) The Real Housewives of Orange The Real Housewives of Orange Flipping Out Rainstorm washes away Flipping Out The team settles into its Million Dollar Listing San Francisco Watch What Hap- Flipping Out (CC) BRAVO 66 66 County (CC) County “Swimming With Sharks” Jeff’s plans. (CC) new office. (N) (CC) “We’ll Always Have Paris...” (N) pens: Live (N) CBUT 29 29 CBC News Murdoch Mysteries ’ (CC) (DVS) Coronation Street Dragons’ Den ’ (CC) (DVS) X Company “Trial By Fire” ’ (CC) The National (N) ’ (CC) CBC News Rick Mercer CMT 61 61 Reba ’ (CC) Reba Reba drops by unexpectedly. Reba ’ (CC) Reba “Pilot” ’ Reba ’ (CC) Dog and Beth: On the Hunt (CC) Dog and Beth: On the Hunt (CC) Cops Reloaded Cops Reloaded CNBC 46 46 Shark Tank ’ (CC) Blue Collar Mil. Blue Collar Mil. Shark Tank ’ (CC) Shark Tank ’ (CC) Blue Collar Mil. Blue Collar Mil. Shark Powered! Portable Cooktop CNN 44 44 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (CC) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown CNN Newsroom Live (N) CNN Newsroom Live (N) CNNH 45 45 Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown CNN Newsroom Live (N) The Nightly Show The Daily Show Why? With Hanni- Key & Peele (CC) South Park (CC) South Park Practi- South Park “Chick- South Park “Ike’s Key & Peele (N) Why? With Hanni- The Daily Show The Nightly Show COM 60 60 With Jon Stewart bal Buress cal joke. (CC) enlover” Wee Wee” (CC) (CC) bal Buress (N) With Jon Stewart DIS 41 41 Jessie ’ (CC) Jessie ’ (CC) Girl Meets World Liv and Maddie Jessie (CC) Austin & Ally ’ ›› Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (2011) Austin & Ally ’ I Didn’t Do It ’ Jessie (CC) Airplane Repo “Ken Gets Played” Mike Airplane Repo Mike Kennedy repos- Airplane Repo: Wheels Up Ken and Airplane Repo “Mid-Air Repo” A vintage Land Rush “Point of No Return” Danny Alaskan Bush People “Never Give Up” DSC 8 8 and Valerie seize a charter jet. sesses a chopper. ’ (CC) Danny try to seize a yacht. (N) (CC) Stearman biplane. (N) ’ (CC) hunts for food. (N) ’ (CC) The first official hauling job. ’ I Am Cait “The Road Trip: Part 1” Cait E! News (N) Stewarts & Hamiltons George takes I Am Cait “The Road Trip: Part 1” Cait Total Divas “Tea Mode” Jonathan takes E! News (N) E! 65 65 is on a road trip. Pablo and GT to Vegas. is on a road trip. heat for Eva’s bruises. MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox at New Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) ESPN 32 32 York Yankees. (Live) (CC) ESPN2 33 33 World Armwrestling League World Armwrestling League Welcome/NFL NFL’s Greatest Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) (CC) E:60 NFL Live (N) (CC) FAM 39 39 ››› Kung Fu Panda (2008, Comedy) Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie. Melissa & Joey Baby Daddy (N) Job or No Job (N) (CC) Melissa & Joey Baby Daddy ’ The 700 Club ’ (CC) FNC 48 48 The Kelly File (N) Hannity (N) The O’Reilly Factor (CC) The Kelly File Hannity On the Record, Greta Van Susteren FOOD 35 35 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Mystery Diners Mystery Diners Mystery Diners Mystery Diners Brew & ’Que Diners, Drive Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FX 53 53 ›› Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013, Fantasy) Jeremy Renner, Gemma ›› Hancock (2008, Action) Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman. A ›› Hancock (2008, Action) Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman. A Arterton, Famke Janssen. Siblings hunt witches for a living. scruffy superhero carelessly wreaks havoc in Los Angeles. scruffy superhero carelessly wreaks havoc in Los Angeles. GOLF 70 70 Feherty Altered Course Golf Central Feherty School of Golf Inside PGA Tour Learning Center The Waltons “The Violated” Corabeth The Waltons “The Waiting” Olivia The Waltons “The Silver Wings” Jim- The Middle “The The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle Brick The Middle “The The Golden Girls The Golden Girls HALL 19 19 expects an inheritance. (CC) watches injured John-Boy. (CC) Bob falls hopelessly in love. ’ Cheerleader” ’ gets a girlfriend. Block Party” ’ ’ (CC) ’ (CC) HGTV 68 68 Property Brothers “Nadine & Greg” Property Brothers (CC) Property Brothers “Glenda & Dave” Property Brothers: Buying & Selling House Hunters Hunters Int’l Property Brothers “Shannon & Darl” HIST 37 37 American Pickers “Pam’s Labyrinth” American Pickers “Grudge Match” American Pickers ’ (CC) American Pickers “Space Oddities” Alone “After the Rescue” (N) (CC) Alone: An Inside Look ’ (CC) LIFE 51 51 Terra’s Little Terra’s Little Terra’s Little Terra’s Little Little Women: LA “LA Safari” (CC) Little Women: LA “Big Secrets” (N) Terra’s Little Terra’s Little Terra’s Little Terra’s Little MSNBC 47 47 The Rachel Maddow Show (N) The Last Word All In With Chris Hayes The Rachel Maddow Show The Last Word Hardball With Chris Matthews (CC) MTV 63 63 True Life Divisive relationships. ’ True Life “I Want My Ex Back” ’ Catfish: The TV Show ’ Catfish: The TV Show ’ Catfish: The TV Show (N) ’ America’s Best Dance Crew: VMAs NBCS 34 34 Poker Super High Roller Series. ’ Poker Super High Roller Series. ’ Poker Super High Roller Series. ’ Poker Super High Roller Series. ’ Poker Super High Roller Series. ’ Poker Super High Roller Series. ’ NICK 40 40 Henry Danger ’ Thundermans Thundermans Talia, Kitchen Full House (CC) Full House (CC) Full House (CC) Full House (CC) Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) OXY 50 50 ›› Soul Plane (2004, Comedy) Kevin Hart, Tom Arnold, Method Man. Bad Girls Club: Back for More Player Gets Played It Takes a Sister It Takes a Sister Snapped A teen love triangle. ROOT 31 31 Minor Baseball Mariners Access MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies. From Coors Field in Denver. Mariners Post. UEFA Champions League Soccer From May 12, 2015. SPIKE 57 57 › Jumper (2008), ›› 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003, Action) Paul Walker, Tyrese, Eva Mendes. Two friends and a U.S. cus- ›› Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica ›› 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003, Action) Jamie Bell ’ toms agent try to nail a criminal. ’ Alba. An intergalactic messenger arrives to prepare Earth for destruction. Paul Walker, Tyrese. ’ SYFY 59 59 Star Trek: Nem ››› The Thing (1982) Kurt Russell. A polar research station is invaded by an alien life form. ›› Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) Steven Pasquale. Premiere. Close Encounters of the Third Kind TBN 20 20 Joseph Prince Living By Faith Praise the Lord (N) (Live) (CC) BillyGraham.TV Jesse Duplantis Harvest (CC) Creflo Dollar Seattle Praise the Lord Seinfeld “The Be- Seinfeld “The Seinfeld “The Im- Seinfeld “The Air- The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Conan Actor Armie Hammer; singer TBS 55 55 trayal” ’ (CC) Cigar-Store Indian” plant” ’ (CC) port” ’ (CC) Theory ’ Theory ’ Theory ’ Theory ’ Theory ’ Theory ’ Leon Bridges. (N) TLC 38 38 Leah Remini: It’s Leah Remini: It’s I Am Jazz (N) ’ I Am Jazz (N) ’ Leah Remini: It’s Leah Remini: It’s I Am Jazz (CC) I Am Jazz (CC) Leah Remini: It’s Leah Remini: It’s I Am Jazz (CC) I Am Jazz (CC) Castle “The Way of the Ninja” The mys- Castle “The Greater Good” The murder Castle “That ’70s Show” Investigating a Castle “Law & Boarder” A motorcyclist Castle “Veritas” Beckett becomes a Castle “For Better or Worse” A surprise TNT 54 54 terious murder of a dancer. ’ of a Wall Street trader. ’ decades-old mob murder. ’ shoots a skateboarder. ’ murder suspect. ’ (CC) (DVS) threatens the wedding. ’ TOON 42 42 Teen Titans Go! We Bare Bears World of Gumball Regular Show King of the Hill King of the Hill Bob’s Burgers ’ Cleveland Show American Dad ’ American Dad ’ Family Guy (CC) Family Guy (CC) TRAV 36 36 Man v. Food Man v. Food Man v. Food Man v. Food Man v. Food Man v. Food Food Paradise International (N) Food Paradise “Bacon Paradise” Man Finds Food Man Finds Food TRUTV 49 49 Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Fameless (N) Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Law & Order: Special Victims Unit An Suits “Hitting Home” Mike teams up with Mr. Robot “eps1.6v1ew-s0urce.flv” Elliot Modern Family Modern Family USA 58 58 “Smoked” ’ (CC) diplomat is charged with assault. ’ armed assailant rapes a student. Jack Soloff. (N) (CC) is missing. (N) “Dude Ranch” ’ ’ (CC) VH1 62 62 › Billy Madison (1995, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin. ’ Dating Naked ’ Dating Naked Chris and Kerri agree. Twinning “Twinstigate” (N) ’ Candidly Nicole Dating Naked ’

Movies Sports Kids Bets THURSDAY EVENING August 6, 2015 CEN CHE 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 KOMO 4 News 6:00pm Dan Lewis, Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! ’ (CC) The Astronaut Wives Club “Abort” Mistresses “Unreliable Witness” Joss Rookie Blue “Best Man” Sam and Andy KOMO 4 News Jimmy Kimmel ABC 4 4 Mary Nam. (N) (CC) “Fun & Fit” (CC) Betty is forced to face a grim reality. needs evidence against Calista. try to clear Oliver’s name. (N) 11:00pm (N) (CC) Live ’ (CC) NBC Nightly News KING 5 News (N) KING 5 News (N) Evening (N) (CC) Food Fighters A mother from Dallas Dateline NBC ’ (CC) KING 5 News (N) Tonight Show-J. NBC 5 5 (N) (CC) (CC) (CC) competes. (N) ’ (CC) Fallon IND 6 6 Extra (N) (CC) OK! TV (N) (CC) Inside Edition (N) Ac. Hollywood Dr. Phil ’ (CC) KING 5 News at 9 (N) (CC) KING 5 News at 10 (N) (CC) The Dr. Oz Show ’ (CC) KIRO 7 Eyewit- CBS Evening The Insider (N) Entertainment To- The Big Bang Mom ’ (CC) Big Brother A vote determines who is Under the Dome “Breaking Point” A KIRO 7 Eyewit- Scorpion “Short- CBS 7 7 ness News News/Pelley ’ (CC) night (N) (CC) Theory ’ evicted. (N Same-day Tape) (CC) resistance forms against Christine. ness News handed” ’ (CC) PBS NewsHour (N) ’ (CC) This American Wildlife Detectives Doc Martin Ruth’s mystery admirer un- Vera “On Harbour Street” Vera investigates a mysterious Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries A girl Infinity Hall Live PBS 9 9 Land (N) ’ (CC) nerves her. ’ (CC) death. ’ (CC) is found drowned in a fountain. “Guitar Heroes” Family Guy “Total Family Guy ’ The Simpsons The Simpsons Two and a Half Two and a Half Q13 FOX News at 9 Rose, Kelly and Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (Part 1 Anger Manage- Anger Manage- MNT 10 10 Recall” (CC) (CC) ’ (CC) “Luca$” ’ (CC) Men ’ (CC) Men ’ (CC) Levine. (N) (CC) of 2) (CC) ment (CC) ment (CC) Family Feud ’ Family Feud ’ Mike & Molly Mike & Molly ’ Beauty and the Beast Everyone comes Dates “David and Dates “Mia and Seinfeld “The Seinfeld “The Little Rules of Engage- Rules of Engage- CW 11 11 (CC) (CC) “Spring Break” (CC) together for Cat. (N) ’ (CC) Mia” ’ David” (N) Gymnast” (CC) Jerry” (CC) ment ’ (CC) ment ’ (CC) Earthflight, A Nature Special Presen- China’s Challenges “Can China Be China’s Challenges Water, soil and air China’s Challenges Traditional values China’s Challenges Symbols of China’s China’s Challenges China’s moderniza- PBS 12 12 tation Cranes and geese. ’ Harmonious?” Social gaps in China. pollution. ’ (CC) and China’s reform. ’ (CC) strengths. ’ (CC) tion challenges. ’ (CC) Celebrity Name Modern Family The Big Bang The Big Bang BOOM! Players hope to avoid a slimy Bones “The Baker in the Bits” The team Q13 FOX News at 10 (N) (CC) Q13 FOX News at Modern Family FOX 13 13 Game ’ (CC) ’ (CC) Theory ’ (CC) Theory ’ (CC) shower. ’ (CC) investigates a bakery. ’ (PA) 11 (N) (CC) ’ (CC) IND 14 14 FWC Music Frances and Friends Current events from a biblical. FWC Music Jimmy Swaggart Taken from services recorded live. Blue Bloods “To Tell the Truth” Danny Blue Bloods “Model Behavior” Two Blue Bloods “All That Glitters” A tour- Blue Bloods “Cellar Boy” Suspicion falls Blue Bloods Franks tries to expose the Blue Bloods “Mercy” Jamie goes under ION 15 15 witnesses a murder. ’ (CC) people collapse at a fashion show. ist’s murder is sensationalized. on an addict for murder. (CC) Blue Templar. ’ (CC) cover at a bar. ’ (CC) IND 18 18 The Visitation Conference (N) The Blessed Life Mark Chironna Hank and Brenda K. Copeland Life Today Joyce Meyer The Visitation Conference Reflections KATU News at 6 (N) ’ (CC) Jeopardy! ’ (CC) Wheel of Fortune The Astronaut Wives Club “Abort” Mistresses “Unreliable Witness” Joss Rookie Blue “Best Man” Sam and Andy KATU News at 11 Jimmy Kimmel ABC 22 22 “Fun & Fit” (CC) Betty is forced to face a grim reality. needs evidence against Calista. try to clear Oliver’s name. (N) (N) ’ (CC) Live ’ (CC) KGW News at 6 (N) Live at 7 (N) Inside Edition (N) Food Fighters A mother from Dallas Dateline NBC ’ (CC) KGW News at Tonight Show-J. NBC 26 26 ’ (CC) competes. (N) ’ (CC) 11 (N) Fallon UNI 30 30 Noticias Univisión Noticiero Univis’n La sombra del pasado (N) Amores con Trampa (N) Lo Imperdonable Yo No Creo en los Hombres Noticias Univisión Noticiero Uni 6 O’Clock News (N) Family Feud ’ Family Feud ’ BOOM! Players hope to avoid a slimy Bones “The Baker in the Bits” The team 10 O’Clock News (N) 11 O’Clock News Everybody Loves FOX 27 27 (CC) (CC) shower. ’ (CC) investigates a bakery. ’ (PA) (N) Raymond (CC) Beyond Scared Straight A teen shares Beyond Scared Straight A jail visitor Beyond Scared Straight: Extreme Beyond Scared Straight A 14-year-old Behind Bars: Rookie Year Contraband The First 48 A young father is murdered A&E 52 52 a cell with her cousin. (CC) attempts to escape. ’ (CC) Teens (N) ’ (CC) boy attacks his mother. (N) (CC) found in the prison kitchen. (N) in his car. ’ (CC) AMC 67 67 ››› Back to the Future Part III (1990, Comedy) Michael J. ››› Back to the Future (1985, Comedy) Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover. A boy ››› Back to the Future Part II (1989, Comedy) Michael J. Fox, Christopher Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen. (CC) travels through time to his parents’ teenage years. (CC) Lloyd. Marty’s time traveling is threatened by a dangerous rival. (CC) APL 43 43 To Be Announced To Be Announced North Woods Law ’ (CC) North Woods Law “Deer Detectives” Ice Lake Rebels “Alone in the Wild” North Woods Law ’ (CC) BET 56 56 ››› He Got Game (1998, Drama) Denzel Washington, Ray Allen. A high-school basketball star faces his estranged father. (CC) The Game “Pow Pow Pow!” (CC) Nellyville “California Dreaming” DeSean Jackso. Below Deck “Pre- The Real Housewives of New York The Real Housewives of New York City “Rumble on the Runway” Drama erupts at New York Fashion Week. (CC) Watch What Hap- The Real Housewives of Orange BRAVO 66 66 view Special” City “London Calling” (CC) pens: Live (N) County “Swimming With Sharks” CBUT 29 29 CBC News Murdoch Mysteries ’ (CC) (DVS) Coronation Street The Nature of Things ’ (CC) Doc Zone “Forgotten No More” ’ The National (N) ’ (CC) CBC News Rick Mercer CMT 61 61 Reba ’ (CC) Reba “You Make Me Sick” ’ (CC) Reba ’ (CC) Reba ’ (CC) Reba ’ (CC) Party Down South Party Down South Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders CNBC 46 46 Shark Tank ’ (CC) West Texas Investors Club Blue Collar Mil. Blue Collar Mil. Blue Collar Mil. Blue Collar Mil. Blue Collar Mil. Blue Collar Mil. Coin Collecting with Mike Mezack CNN 44 44 The Seventies The Seventies “Battle of the Sexes” Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) The Seventies CNN Newsroom Live (N) CNN Newsroom Live (N) CNNH 45 45 Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) The Seventies Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files The Seventies CNN Newsroom Live (N) The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Au- The Daily Show The Daily Show The Daily Show The Daily Show The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Review (N) (CC) The Daily Show The Daily Show With Jon Stewart (Se- COM 60 60 thor Mike Huckabee. (CC) With Jon Stewart With Jon Stewart With Jon Stewart With Jon Stewart Fan-favorite clips and segments. With Jon Stewart ries Finale) (N) (CC) DIS 41 41 Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie Girl Meets World Liv and Maddie Jessie (CC) Austin & Ally ’ Descendants (2015, Comedy) Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth. ’ (CC) I Didn’t Do It ’ Jessie ’ (CC) Naked and Afraid “Edge of Madness” Naked and Afraid “Dunes of Despair” A Naked and Afraid “Redemption Road” Naked and Afraid “Nicaragua” Nicara- Naked and Afraid “XL: 40 Days” The Naked and Afraid 21 days in the Louisi- DSC 8 8 Guyana’s equatorial savannah. wilderness instructor. (CC) The jungle of Guyana. (CC) guan rain forest. ’ (CC) badlands of Colombia. (CC) ana swamp. ’ (CC) Total Divas “Tea Mode” Jonathan takes E! News (N) Botched “I Love New Work” Paul re- Botched “The Bacon Bra” A woman Botched Dwight Eubanks says goodbye E! News (N) E! 65 65 heat for Eva’s bruises. builds a severely burned chin. with large nostril anxiety. to his nose. ESPN 32 32 Championship Drive (N) Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) ESPN2 33 33 NFL Live (N) (CC) CFL Football Edmonton Eskimos at BC Lions. (N) (Live) Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) (CC) NFL Live (CC) FAM 39 39 Job or No Job ’ (CC) ›› Bruce Almighty (2003, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman. ›› 17 Again (2009, Comedy) Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon. The 700 Club ’ (CC) FNC 48 48 Republican Presidential Candidates Debate (N) (Live) The Kelly File (N) (Live) Hannity (N) (Live) Republican Presidential Candidates Debate FOOD 35 35 Food Network Star “Live Tv” Chopped “Let’s Do Lunch” Chopped Chopped “Haricot Flair” Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay FX 53 53 ››› The Incredible Hulk (2008, Ac- ››› The Avengers (2012, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo. Superheroes join forces to save the Sex & Drugs & Married “Kore- Sex & Drugs & Married “Kore- tion) Edward Norton, Liv Tyler. world from an unexpected enemy. Rock & Roll (N) atown” (N) Rock & Roll atown” GOLF 70 70 PGA Tour Golf Golf Central (N) PGA Tour Golf WGC Bridgestone Invitational, First Round. From Firestone Country Club South Course in Akron, Ohio. The Waltons “The Spirit” Jeffrey be- The Waltons “The Fastidious Wife” The Waltons “The Unthinkable” A re- The Middle Axl The Middle “The The Middle The Middle “Sib- The Golden Girls The Golden Girls HALL 19 19 friends an escaped German POW. ’ Cindy endangers her unborn baby. cruit recalls a painful death. (CC) breaks a door. ’ Scratch” ’ (CC) “Thanksgiving” lings” ’ (CC) ’ (CC) “Brotherly Love” HGTV 68 68 Fixer Upper (CC) Fixer Upper (CC) Fixer Upper Waco, Texas. (CC) Fixer Upper (CC) House Hunters Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l HIST 37 37 Mountain Men “No Way Out” (CC) Mountain Men “Snowblind” ’ (CC) Mountain Men “The Fallen” ’ (CC) Mountain Men “Lifeblood” (N) (CC) Alone Struggling with isolation. (N) Ice Road Truckers ’ (CC) LIFE 51 51 Project Runway “Finale, Part 1” Project Runway “Finale, Part 2” Project Runway (N) (CC) Project Runway Three minutes to find fabric. (N) (CC) Project Runway Three minutes to find fabric. (CC) MSNBC 47 47 The Rachel Maddow Show (N) The Last Word Hardball With Chris Matthews (CC) The Rachel Maddow Show The Last Word Hardball With Chris Matthews (CC) MTV 63 63 Catfish: The TV Show ’ Catfish: The TV Show ’ Teen Mom 2 “No Apologies” ’ Teen Mom 2 “Not Good Enough” ’ Teen Mom 2 Jenelle and Barb fight. One Bad Choice “Reggie Shaw” (N) NBCS 34 34 Mecum Auctions: Collector Cars Mecum Dealmakers “Houston” ’ DRIVE ’ Mecum Dealmakers “Houston” ’ DRIVE ’ IndyCar Racing Premier League Season Preview ’ NICK 40 40 Henry Danger ’ Thundermans Thundermans Talia, Kitchen Full House (CC) Full House (CC) Full House (CC) Full House (CC) Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) OXY 50 50 Snapped E! Entertainment Specials The E! True Hollywood Story (CC) True Hollywood The E! True Hollywood Story (CC) E! Investigates Snapped “Angelina Rodrigues” ROOT 31 31 Minor League Baseball High School Football Shrine East-West Oregon Game. (Joined in Progress) UEFA Champions League Soccer From May 5, 2015. ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ ’ SPIKE 57 57 ›› Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Ev- Lip Sync Battle Lip Sync Battle Lip Sync Battle Lip Sync Battle Lip Sync Battle Lip Sync Battle Lip Sync Battle Lip Sync Battle ans. An intergalactic messenger arrives to prepare Earth for destruction. ’ (N) ’ SYFY 59 59 ›› Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007, Science Fiction) Steven Pasquale. WWE SmackDown! (N) ’ (CC) Dominion Alex spearheads a plan. Geeks Who Drink Reactor (N) TBN 20 20 Joseph Prince Hillsong TV Praise the Lord (N) (Live) (CC) Live-Holy Land Bless the Lord Amazing Facts Creflo Dollar Aha Bless the Lord Seinfeld “The Pool Seinfeld “The Frog- Seinfeld “The Hot Seinfeld “The Wig Family Guy “He’s Family Guy “Chap The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Conan Christina Applegate; Nat Faxon. TBS 55 55 Guy” (CC) ger” (CC) Tub” (CC) Master” ’ Bla-ack!” ’ Stewie” Theory ’ Theory ’ Theory ’ Theory ’ (N) TLC 38 38 Love, Lust or Run Brides- Styled 3 Bad Dates 1 Soulmate (N) (CC) Love, Lust or Run Brides- Styled 3 Bad Dates 1 Soulmate ’ (CC) Love, Lust or Run “Courtney” (CC) Brides- Styled Brides- Styled TNT 54 54 Castle “Nanny McDead” A nanny’s body Castle “Hedge Fund Homeboys” Death ›› Why Did I Get Married? (2007, Comedy-Drama) Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott. Eight mar- ›› Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010) Tyler Perry. Four is stashed in a dryer. ’ of a teenage boy. (CC) (DVS) ried friends grapple with commitment and betrayal. (CC) (DVS) couples struggle with the challenges of married life. TOON 42 42 Teen Titans Go! We Bare Bears World of Gumball Regular Show (N) King of the Hill King of the Hill Bob’s Burgers ’ Cleveland Show American Dad ’ American Dad ’ Family Guy (CC) Family Guy (CC) TRAV 36 36 Mysteries at the Museum (CC) Time Traveling National Parks Mysteries at the Museum (CC) Mysteries at the Monument (N) Mysteries at the Museum (CC) Mysteries at the Museum (CC) TRUTV 49 49 truTV Top Funniest Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Friends People Imp. Jokers Fameless Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Complications “Deterioration” Detective Graceland “Bon Voyage” Paige sets up Suits “Hitting Home” Mike teams up with USA 58 58 missing girl turns up as a hooker. ’ rape during a theater production. ’ “Official Story” ’ (CC) Holden forces John to testify. (N) a bust. (N) (CC) Jack Soloff. (CC) VH1 62 62 Dating Naked Chris and Kerri agree. Twinning “Twinvasion” ’ Twinning “Twinstinct” ’ Twinning “Twinstigate” ’ ››› Ocean’s Eleven (2001) George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia. ’