THE HERALD   EVERETT, WASHINGTON
HeraldNet on Facebook HeraldNet on Twitter HeraldNet RSS feeds
Welcome, Guest | Register | Sign In
 Home    News   Local news        Follow HeraldNetLocal on Twitter @HeraldNetLocal   RSS feed RSS
Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Front Porch

  • Kristopher Johnson of Arlington won $6.5 million in the lottery.

    Kristopher Johnson of Arlington won $6.5 million in the lottery.

New millionaire

Kristopher Johnson, a father of three from Arlington, had been struggling to find work after being laid off last year from his job as a software support analyst.

Johnson and his son were on their way to visit relatives last week when they decided to swing into Lake Stevens Chevron in Frontier Village on Highway 9. There Johnson bought a couple of Lotto tickets with a few extra dollars.

On Sunday, Johnson found out he had won $6.5 million, a state Lottery spokeswoman said.

Johnson told Lottery officials he isn’t sure how he will spend his money, except that he plans to buy a Thanksgiving turkey and a Christmas tree, get out of debt and invest in his children’s college education fund.



Judge Brown will rule: Michael Counihan, 51, from Everett is suing his son-in-law, Michael Craig, 23, from Everett for $4,779.

See the case today on “Judge Joe Brown” at 11:30 a.m. on KSTW, Channel 11. Counihan says he lent Craig the money to pay off traffic fines and to get his driver’s license reinstated. He said that the defendant also borrowed money for bail and Christmas gifts. Craig says the money was a gift.



Symphony entertains tonight in Everett: Everett Youth Symphony Orchestras kick off their 45th concert season with a performance featuring Prelude, Intermezzo, Junior and Youth symphonies at 7 tonight at Northshore Christian Academy, 5700 23rd Drive W., Everett.

EYSO alumni and friends are invited to bring their instruments and join the orchestras for the fall concert finale of “Sleigh Ride.”

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and $12 for a family of four.

For more information, visit www.everettyouthsymphony.org.

Comments
NORTHSOUND ClassifiedsNORTHSOUND Classifieds
Top Jobs
Homes
Autos

HeraldNet highlights

Sweet 'I love yous'
Sweet 'I love yous': These bonbons are easy to make for Valentine's Day
Flower & Garden preview
Flower & Garden preview: A look at some of the highlights of this year's show (gallery)
Mill town tales
Mill town tales: Everett's early days recaptured in recorded oral histories
Back on their paws
Back on their paws: Therapist helps ailing and overweight dogs get fit