Longview Daily News from Longview, Washington • 9

The Daily News Online: wwwtdncom Saturday November 27 2004 Section Longview woman rounds up memories of Colorado ranch Page MORE Obituaries B2 Viewpoint A7 JUSTtfUiUOT ill State rep says sound law suffers when vital three-day wait is ignored "What's happening is we are passing legislation and then going home and learning about consequences It ought to be the reverse fix it before we pass it Most Americans deliberate longer than three days when they buy a car or a house" Question: Can you tell me what happened to Jack Sikma and John Johnson on the Sonics championship team in the late 70's? GG e-mail Answer The following information is from the httpJwwwnbacomsomcs history1979champshtml Web site: "After his playing career Jack Sikma returned to Seattle where he operated Sikma Enter-pnses Inc which developed golf courses and restaurants On Nov 21 1992 he became the third Sonics player to have his jersey (No 43) retired Prior to this season Sikma rejoined the Sonics as special assignments coach He has acted as an assistant coach throughout the season" John Johnson: "After his playing career Johnson has continued to live in the Seattle area and he regularly attends Sonics games and participates in the team's legends program" Rep Brian Baiid US REPRESENTATIVE FROM VANCOUVER By Matthew Daly THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON Rep Brian Baird calls it a matter of common sense: Members of Congress should have time to read major legislation before casting their votes His idea is neither new nor revolutionary said Baird a Washington state Democrat But he acknowledges a bill he is sponsoring to more strictly enforce a three-day waiting period on major legislation is unlikely to pass The measure would limit the flexibility of Congressional leaders and call her to make that demand on its face is pretty and said John Feehery spokesman for House Speaker Dennis Hastert R-H1 Republicans to heed the often-ignored rule which forbids the House to vote on bills until at least three days after they are approved by committees Republicans note that Democrats did the same thing when they were in the majority attention to what Baird calls a little-known fact of life on Capitol Hill: Most lawmakers read most bills before voting on them House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi D-Cakf outraged by a mistake in a recent spending bill said she wants See Baird Page B2 GF1EG0U Kulongoski names Dukes to power group Johnson willing to step in as state senator in her place ASSOCIATED PRESS AND THE DAILY NEWS Oregon state Sen Joan Dukes D-Sea-side was named by Gov Ted Kulongoski to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council this week State Rep Betsy Johnson D-Scap-poose announced Wednesday she would like to take place as senator for the region according to news reports If confirmed by the state Senate Dukes would resign the seat she has held since 1987 leaving a vacancy for the district that includes Columbia Clatsop Tillamook and parts of Washington and Multnomah counties Commissioners from those counties would meet to appoint a replacement to the Senate who by law must be from the same political party as Dukes The full-time Northwest Power and Conservation Council was created by Congress in 1980 It has two members each from Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana The agency develops long-range electric power plans for the region trying to balance power needs with protecting fish and wildlife populations affected by hydropower development in the Columbia River Basin At left Stacy Jensen of Longview center carries her shopping choices toward the register Friday at JC Penneys with Julie Harris of Kelso They were up at 4 am to get the early deals Below Ron Townsend left of Grass Valley Ore talks with his 5-year-old grandson Curtis Crawford of Longview killing time while Curtis' mother shops in Kelso's Three Rivers Mall Next to them Jill Roberts of Clatskanie and her son Byron Jacobs of Longview peruse recent purchases was great this Williams said had a good kick-off to the The store had strong sales all day and offered special incentive coupons Eiimed at getting shoppers to return later in the holiday season Williams said Nationally retailers say the Christmas IP I I f- A i nr I I -j kjf i Cl iwti Hi i i 1 1 BRIEFS Longview fire department hires new battalion chief The Longview Fire Department has hired Kevin Taylor a former Edmonds Wash assistant fire chief and homeland security consultant as its new battalion chief He replaces Daryl McDaniel who was promoted to fire chief during the summer Taylor recently served as interim fire chief in Stanwood Wash and five years as assistant chief In 2003 he was a consultant to the US Department of Homeland Security where he trained emergency crews to respond to terrorist attacks He holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration and degrees in fire command administration and business He also is a graduate of several National Fire Academy programs Taylor started working for the Longview department Nov 22 Annual Jumbo Toy Run today helpers will be on iron hogs today as the Southwest Washington Motorcycle Association hosts the 22nd annual Toy Run to benefit low-income children Bikers will meet at 3 pm at Twin City Glass 916 Vandercook Way Longview and parade down Commerce Avenue The bikers will host a chili-and-combread party at 4 pm at the Longview Eagles Lodge The party is open to the public Admission is $10 or a toy of equal or greater value Proceeds will be used for a Christmas party at Skate World in Kelso on Dec 12 Toy Run is named for its founder former RA Long teacher and Harley rider Jim DeMakos who drowned in 1984 during a canoe trip on the Cowlitz River For more information call 423-8285 The Daily News i season seemed to start off well seem more settled this year and high gas prices seem to be keeping shoppers out of the said Tracy Mullin CEO of the National Retail Federation which announced strong sales among its members Friday The group which is the largest retail trade association predicts a 45 percent increase in holiday sales this year over last Jani Shattuck of Clatskanie was among the afternoon shoppers at Triangle Mall on Friday want to deal with the craziness of the said Shattuck who took advantage of discounts to buy paint at Ace Hardware for a home improvement project Shattuck was not interested in Christmas shopping however her presents are already picked and paid for she said Shirley Pierce who took her grandchildren to Three Rivers Mall is also far along with her Christmas shopping but that stop her from all it Black Friday: the day after Thanksgiving when stores that see red through much of the year kick off their most profitable season with pre-dawn sales aimed at drawing crowds Local shoppers held up their end of the traditional shopping arrangement this year swarming department stores early Friday morning and continuing to crowd local malls and downtown Longview throughout the day The day was a success by most local accounts: merchants said sales were high and shoppers boasted of holiday shopping goals met With wreathes lights and Christmas trees on display and tags proclaiming gift on big ticket items Triangle Ace Hardware was ready for the shoppers that lined up for its 6 am opening said Manager Alisha Williams I See Buys Page B2 CITY EDITOR: Andre Stepankowsky (360) 577-2520 andretdncom REGION EDITOR: Cheryll A Borgaard (360) 577-2586 cborgaardtdncom.