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The Investment Two celebrated COVID vaccine: of Fatherhood Lynnwood Police Authorizations, Officers retire from truths, myths, and INVESTMENT OF FATHERHOOD P.06 P.03 force P.07 progress Welcome to the “real world” Class of 2021

By KIENAN BRISCOE monds Stadium. opened the next chapter of their lives.

EDMONDS, Wash. - Commencement is a word that Over the last year, from quarantines and state-wide Both were blue bird sky days. The bright green grass means ‘to begin’ and on June 19, and June 20, the shutdowns, remote learning and civil protests, the of the track field glistened beneath the sun, setting 2021 graduating classes of Meadowdale High School high school students of the Edmonds School District the perfect tone for the many bright futures. The and Lynnwood High School celebrated their com- demonstrated perseverance, courage, and ultimate mencement into the real world of adulthood at Ed- success as they were awarded their diplomas and Continued PAGE 08 >> 02 Lynnwood Times JULY 07, 2021 Gov. Inslee rescinds three COVID-19 proclamations By MARIO LOTMORE ceiving regular unemployment grossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) Proclamation 20-76, which limited the insurance benefits or Pandemic 5115 and was made immediately effec- fees that third-party delivery services OLYMPIA, Wash. – In anticipation Emergency Unemployment Com- tive. This new law, which was signed could charge restaurants for delivering of the statewide June 30 reopening pensation (PEUC). and made effective immediately, is food to customers. This rescission is date Gov. Jay Inslee announced three • At least one approved job search known as the Health Emergency La- effective immediately. of the proclamations related to the activity each week if you are re- bor Standards Act (HELSA), applies COVID-19 pandemic he plans to re- ceiving Pandemic Unemployment to workplaces only during a declared A third-party food delivery platform scind with many more coming. Assistance (PUA). We strongly public health emergency involving an such as GrubHub, DoorDash, or Uber encourage those receiving PUA to infectious or contagious disease. Eats are no longer constrained to a Unemployment conditions still complete at least three each maximum 18% fee amount to an estab- reinstated July 4 week. See the FAQ about PUA HELSA protects high-risk employees lishment for the use of their services, job search on our website to learn from being discharged, permanently including the delivery fee. Proclamation 20-30, which suspends more. replaced, or discriminated against in statutory job search requirements for the workplace for seeking accommo- applicants seeking unemployment in- Additional information for job seekers dation from exposure to an infectious surance will be rescinded effective July is available from the Employment Se- or contagious disease during a public 4. curity Department here. health emergency

In order to remain eligible for unem- Repeal of protections for high-risk Information about these protections is ployment benefits, one must look for workers June 28 available here. This rescission is effec- work and document: tive June 28. Proclamation 20-46, which provides • At least three approved job search protections for high-risk workers, has Immediate Repeal of Food Delivery activities each week if you are re- been substantially replaced by En- Fees Limits

side’s point: be wealthy enough to not Edmonds City Council sacks Salary Commission worry about the salary. By GEORGE FTIKAS JR. people who need to work full time to financially well-off. Lower income In the June 8 meeting, City Attorney support their families.” individuals would either be forced to Jeff Taraday did clarify on adjusting After a long round of contentious make serious sacrifices or be unable to compensation for all council positions. debate, the Edmonds City Council Council Member Adrienne Fraley- serve on the council. repealed its Salary Commission in Monillas spoke of a desire to see a wider “So if you want all 7 seats to be paid at a 4-3 vote during their meeting on variety of citizens serving on the city “I’m supporting the repeal of this the same rate in any given year and… June 15. Council members Kristiana council. According to Fraley-Monillas, because I think we need a more if you want to set the rate yourselves, Johnson, Diane Buckshnis and Vivian 5 of the 7 current council members inclusive, holistic look at this process… 2026 is the earliest that could be done,” Olson voted against the repeal. Those reside in “the bowl or view corridor” it’s not about just tweaking just some Taraday said. in favor of removing the commission of Edmonds—largely considered a COLA here or some inflation there,” stated equity as their primary reason. wealthier section of the city. Council Member Luke Distelhorst This means that any changes the city said. “Not everyone in our community council makes to their positions would The motion to bring forward the “Unfortunately, if you have to work can do something ‘not for the money.’” not take place during their term. ordinance to repeal the commission a job because you have to support passed with the same respective votes yourself, you can’t run for office and “This is a democracy. Anyone who According to the council agenda item during the meeting on June 8. be successful at it. You can’t attend wants to run for public office may do printout, Edmonds had a Citizens’ meetings during the daytime,” Fraley- so and the compensation for running Commission on Compensation of The ordinance reads that “the city Monillas said. for office is minimal,” Johnson said in Elected Officials, but repealed it in council would like to analyze the disagreement. 2014. The current Salary Commission compensation of its future members Essentially, they are arguing that was enacted with Ordinance 4057 in with an eye toward making service the current compensation system is Arguably, this portion of Johnson’s 2017. on the city council more accessible to only viable for those who are more argument only reinforced the opposing Fireworks banned in most Snohomish County cities By MARIO LOTMORE Mountlake Terrace and unincorporat- • Darrington • State parks or land managed by the ed Snohomish COunty neighborhoods. • Granite Falls Department of Natural Resources SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A map of the ban area is available at • Lake Stevens (except at city parks) • Federal land, including U.S. Forest New for this Fourth of July, all fire- the South County Fire website: www. • Monroe Service land works use is banned in unincorporated southsnofire.org/fireworks. • Snohomish areas of southwest Snohomish County. • Stanwood For those who want to see fireworks For public safety, most cities in Sno- • Sultan this Fourth of July, public displays are The county ban applies to the densely homish County ban fireworks com- being planned in several communities, populated unincorporated areas with- pletely, even on private property. It is Prohibited locations including Edmonds. in the Southwest Urban Growth Area. illegal to set off fireworks at any time The Snohomish County Council unan- in the following cities: You are never allowed to use fireworks To report noise complaints or illegal imously approved this ban to begin in in or on: use with no fire, no injury, and no im- 2021 after voters weighed in on the is- • Arlington mediate threat, call the Snohomish sue in a 2019 advisory vote. • Brier • Public property, including schools, County 911 non-emergency line, 425- • Edmonds parking lots, streets or sidewalks “More than 59% of the ballots cast in • Everett • Snohomish County parks Continued PAGE 04 >> the South County Fire service area sup- • Gold Bar ported banning fireworks. We ask res- • Index idents to respect the will of the voters, • Lynnwood your neighbors, and the ban this Fourth • Marysville (effective January LYNNWOOD TIMES of July,” said South County Fire Chief 2017) LYNNWOOD TIMES Thad Hovis. • Mill Creek Contact Information • Mountlake Terrace PUBLISHER Bo Brusco People who violate the ban will face a • Mukilteo Mario Lotmore [email protected] fine up to $500 (depending on city) and • Woodway [email protected] Goerge Ftikas Jr. their fireworks may also be confiscated • Washington State Parks MARKETING SPECIALIST [email protected] by law enforcement, who will be con- • Snohomish County Parks Dio Boucsieguez ducting extras patrols on and around • Federal land, including those man- [email protected] Ren Cummins [email protected] July 4. aged by the Department of Natu- REPORTERS ral Resources and the U.S. Forest Kienan Briscoe Gerti Katro Fireworks banned in most Snohomish Service [email protected] [email protected] County cities With this change, fireworks use is now You can legally discharge fireworks on Lynnwood Times banned year-round in South County July 4th in the following cities: 12918 Mukilteo Speedway C23, PMB-162 Lynnwood, WA 98087 Fire’s entire service area, including the P: 425-308-8371 | Website: Lynnwoodtimes.com | Subscription: $96/Year cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, • Bothell (Mail Checks Payable to Lynnwood Times at above address) JULY 07, 2021 Lynnwood Times 03 Two celebrated Lynnwood Police Officers retire from force By KIENAN BRISCOE When Byrd answered a benign call in an apartment complex by Alderwood LYNNWOOD, Wash. - Sergeant Byrd Mall, from a grandmother being as- and Detective DeGabriele, two cele- saulted by her grandson, he encoun- brated Lynnwood Police officers, re- tered a twenty-year-old adult under the tired from the force May 27 and June influence of something that had grant- 17, respectively, after years of dedicat- ed him “super human strength.” ed service. He saw that the grandmother had been Sergeant David Byrd injured and called the suspect, who was pacing erratically. The man rushed Sergeant David Byrd’s interest in law at Byrd aggressively and immediately enforcement came from a young age, began a physical altercation. when as a boy living in Ohio, he had his bike stolen from his front porch. Byrd opened the K-9 vehicle and Cliff At that moment he realized that people rushed to his rescue. Byrd is not sure have to be held accountable for their if the suspect was under the influence actions. of methamphetamine or PCP but it took nine police officers to apprehend Byrd’s uncle was in law enforcement the man and, according to Byrd, if it and his mother was a nurse. According wasn’t for Cliff he could’ve been seri- Photo courtesy of the Lynnwood Police Department. Pictured are Community Health & Safe- ty Section Outreach Team members (L-R) Social Worker Ashley Dawson, Sgt. David Byrd, to Byrd, ‘service before self’ always ously injured or killed. Police Officer Justin Gann, and Police Officer Denis Molloy. ran in his family. In another incident in 2001, after a man The relationships he built with the Ed- Byrd moved to Seattle during high rammed a couple police cars and sped monds School District, the students, school and joined the Lynnwood Police off into what became a 35-minute high and the teachers were “very enriching force in 1989, beginning his career as a speed chase, a suspect ran into an Ed- to [his] life.” The memories he shared patrol officer before joining the Special monds supermarket - Byrd and Cliff in with people in general, during his ca- Enforcement Detail – now known as hot pursuit. reer, he will always cherish. the Special Operations Section. Offi- cer Byrd was promoted to Sergeant in Byrd was ambushed by the man in the “We’ve had tremendous support from 2007. bread aisle. The suspect went for his the city [of Lynnwood] over the years, gun, and the two wrestled for retention particularly within the last eight years During his 32-year career with the Lyn- of it while Cliff “went to town.” with Mayor Smith,” Byrd said. nwood Police Department, he served as a School Resource Officer, a Detective “If it wasn’t for that dog, either Detective Robert DeGabriele Sergeant, and oversaw Lynnwood’s I would’ve been shot or that guy Community Health and Safety Section. would’ve been shot,” Byrd said. Detective Robert DeGabriele, who retired June 17, was hired by the Lyn- He was recognized several times as The suspect served ten years for this nwood Police Department in 2001. He “Police Officer of the Year,” voted “Su- case. Afterwards he returned home to is a proud former Marine and graduate pervisor of the year” in 2020, received Yakima, repeated a similar crime, and of the University of Washington who a commendation for the development killed two people. spent time in the private sector before Photo courtesy of the Lynnwood Police pursuing his career in law enforcement. Department. Pictured is Detective Robert and implementation of Lynnwood’s DeGabriele (left). Narcan program in 2017, and in 2018 Byrd’s biggest regret in his career is not Detective DeGabriele specialized in he was commended for leading a team shooting the man, which he believed in DeGabriele moved from a patrol unit fraud, identity theft, and Adult Protec- of officers in de-escalating a suicidal the situation would have been justified to the Special Operations Section, tive Services crimes investigations. individual armed with a gun outside a and prevent the future murder of two working many years as a Field Train- Lynnwood hotel. innocent people. He spent his entire ing Officer, then joined the Criminal Together, Byrd and DeGabriele appre- career with the Lynnwood Police De- Investigations Division in 2014, as a Property Crimes Detective. “I’ve really enjoyed my time on my last partment never discharging his firearm Continued PAGE 04 >> unit at Community Health and Safety. on anyone. It was a difficult task but it’s work that needs to be done – working with peo- Second to his time on the K-9 unit, ple that need assistance. COVID really Byrd’s favorite moments from his ca- put a big dent in a lot of stuff, which reer came from working as a School probably helped facilitate my retire- Resource Officer at Meadowdale High ment,” Byrd said. School where he met one of his best friends, a school administrator at the In 1994 Officer Byrd became a K-9 time. She married one of his friends Handler which he said was the most from work and, according to Byrd, they rewarding part of his career. are now like “brothers and sisters.”

“You have this awesome tool of this To this day, Byrd looks back upon his four-legged-creature, you build that work with the Edmonds School Dis- bond with that dog and you’re out trict as being some of his favorite mo- looking for really violent people. A lot ments but believes the school made a of the times these people would have “horrible mistake” when deciding to never been caught if it weren’t for the get rid of the School Resource Officer dog,” Byrd said. Program and hopes it is something the schools will reinstitute. Byrd first worked with the K-9 Duke for three years, then K-9 Cliff for six, “It’s a super valuable program. People who both had their own unique abili- have no idea what police deal with on ties. While Duke was a great tracking a daily basis; and if they think things dog, Byrd admitted that Cliff may have are bad now when the police do keep been his favorite, having saved his life walking away from what’s going on in two different instances - one of them, then they’re really gonna wish we were the most intense call of his life. coming back,” Byrd said. 04 Lynnwood Times JULY 07, 2021 Garden Senior Village, check out this affordable 55+ community have helped establish on their property. living in an apartment building,” she says, “it’s nice knowing that there are Their priorities include offering an other people nearby who are going opportunity for the residents to enjoy through the same things as you.” their lives with whatever level of activity they may choose, as well as Since the emergence of Covid-19, what social activities are possible, such the Lyons have been vigilant in their as gardening or holiday cookouts, ice approach to protecting their residents cream socials, game nights and more. from the likelihood of infection: through such aspects of antivirus Even with the social distancing management as signage, availability of restrictions or for those who may not antibacterial dispensers and wipes, and look first for social functions, there is working with all delivery services to much to enjoy on site, most notably the ensure no-contact delivery. extensive greenery and gardens that adorn the space. Garden Senior Village can be found in the heart of suburban Lynnwood, One of the areas Garden Senior close to Edmonds College and the Village excels in is the personal focus Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course, and attention the Lyons’ give to the as well as many of Lynnwood’s other SPONSOR FEATURE to clear it with room to spare. Offering residents. From engaging with them parks, shopping and restaurants. By REN CUMMINS one- and two-bedroom apartments individually on matters of financial with enclosed hallways and friendly concern or helping with access to To schedule a visit or to learn more, The World Bank has reported that community space for its residents is resources such as the various benefits call 425-931-1374 and ask for Ronit. in the past 50 years, the average life just the beginning. available online, the Lyons work hard expectancy of Americans has risen to ensure that all residents can enjoy from 70 years old to nearly 80. With One of the great features of this the satisfaction of living independently. the increase in longevity thanks to charming location is its allowance advances in medical science and the of pets (with a deposit, of course), Additionally, seniors who require quality of life, the challenge is not to ensuring that even residents with the attention of caretakers are able simply provide the needs for more their furry companions can have a to continue to do so, though live-in people living more years, but to be comfortable and secure place to call caretakers would also be subject to the able to offer a continued quality of life home. residence’s age requirements. which offers independence and a sense of community. Ronit Lyons, who with her husband Nikki Miller has lived at the Garden Randy make up the two on-site Senior Village for three years and Garden Senior Village in Lynnwood managers of the Garden Senior Village, enjoys the location as well as her recognizes this high bar and manages is proud of the quality and security they proximity to family. “It’s fantastic

from page 2 FIREWORKS charge illegal fireworks such as fire- crackers, bottle rockets, M-80s, dyna- 407-3999. Call 911 for emergencies mite, or homemade fireworks. Many when there is an immediate threat to fireworks sold on tribal land can only life or property, including a fire or in- be legally set off on the reservation. juries. To report the illegal discharge of fire- Fireworks complaints, concerns works, call 425-407-3999. Only call 911 if there is an immediate threat to The 911 call centers normally see an life or property. increase in firework-related complaints in the dates surrounding the Fourth of Tips on the safe use of fireworks July. Be prepared…before you light fire- For complaints related to noise or ille- works: gal fireworks, please call the Snohom- ish County non-emergency number at • Use legal fireworks, available at li- 425-407-3999. Only call 911 for an censed outlets emergency where there is an immedi- • Store fireworks out of children’s ate threat to life or property. reach • Keep pets safe indoors On New Year’s Eve, fireworks are il- • Always keep water handy legal throughout south Snohomish County, in both cities and unincorpo- Be Responsible… after you finish: rated areas. • Soak used fireworks in water Fireworks stand permits • Be considerate – clean up used fireworks from page 3 LPD RETIREMENTS the Washington State Attorney Gener- Fireworks may legally be sold in un- • Keep matches and lighters away al’s Office in Eastern Washington, near incorporated Snohomish County be- from children hended hundreds of criminals over the where he grew up. tween noon on June 28 and noon on • Be prepared. Only use legal fire- span of nearly a decade. July 5 of each year. A fireworks permit work available at licensed outlets. “While both Sergeant Byrd and Detec- from the Snohomish County Fire Mar- “If I could do it all over again I would. tive DeGabriele’s departures are bitter- shal’s Office is required to operate a REMEMBER: Fireworks and alcohol I wouldn’t even be surprised if you’d sweet, we are grateful for their contri- fireworks stand. and/or marijuana don’t mix! If you are see me back in a uniform in six months butions to the department and couldn’t in a jurisdiction where firework dis- pushing a patrol car around,” Byrd be happier for them as they embark on Illegal fireworks charge is legal and you plan to partake, said. their new paths,” said Joanna Small, please assign a designated “shooter” Public Affairs and Communications At no time may you possess or dis- who stays sober and unimpaired. DeGabriele is pursuing a new career Manager. as a Medicaid Fraud Investigator with JULY 07, 2021 Lynnwood Times 05 Smith mayoral campaign kicks off at Moonshine BBQ the Human Services Commission, in addition to volunteer work at the Lynnwood Food Bank.

If elected, Smith’s first year in office will focus on addressing the street homelessness issue.

“By the second year of my term, we’re going to make Lynnwood into the safest place in South County,” Smith said. “Lynnwood will be the gemstone of South County like it used to be.”

Lynnwood resident Derek Hanusch first found out about Smith three weeks ago through a Facebook group. Hanusch supports Smith because he does not want Lynnwood to become like Seattle, “where they won’t arrest Lynnwood Councilman Jim Smith with his wife (right) and daughter. anyone.” By homelessness, public safety, and taxes. LYNNWOOD TIMES STAFF Joining the campaign is Edmonds resident and native of Veracrúz, “We need to be thinking about the LYNNWOOD, Wash. - Scores packed México, Karina Gasperín who people of Lynnwood first, not the big Moonshine BBQ, Tuesday, June 8 to will serve as Smith’s Director of corporations,” Smith said. support Councilman Jim Smith for his Community Outreach. bid to become Lynnwood’s next chief Smith aims to be an active mayor. executive. “We need to elect someone who can He commits to hosting and attending lead and benefit our communities,” community events as mayor and Smith was born in Seattle and Gasperín said. “It doesn’t matter your resolve resident concerns that arise. graduated from Edmonds-Woodway race or language; we can [all] make High School. He then attended Central Lynnwood better.” Washington University where he The 25-year Lynnwood City Councilman currently serves as earned a double bachelor’s degree in For more information on Smith’s council vice president. Smith has also business administration and law and campaign, visit his website https:// been the Chairman for the Snohomish justice. He and his wife Sherry have electjimsmith.com/ or his Facebook County Board of Health and is an four daughters and two grandchildren. https://www.facebook.com/ active community member, acting as ElectJimSmith/ Smith’s campaign platform is liaison to various organizations, like Hurst mayoral campaign kicks off at Hilton Garden Inn By LYNNWOOD TIMES STAFF

LYNNWOOD, Wash - George Hurst kicked off his campaign for Lynnwood Mayor on Thursday June 17th at The Hilton Garden Inn in Lynnwood.

The 39 attendees were treated to com- plimentary snacks, coffee, and Co- ca-Cola. At the start, the campaign showcased multiple videos about Hurst and his work on the city council including advocating for Whispering Pines residents, the Lynnwood Walk- about, and the Lynnwood Community Justice Center.

Hurst’s campaign themes are housing, business tax relief, roads and infra- structure, and public safety.

“If people come and talk to me about problems, I will try to find a resolution; that’s what a councilmember and a “Hurst means what he says and says endorsed Hurst. mayor should do,” Hurst said. what he means; he cares about peo- ple and the community,” Michels said. “He talks to regular citizens; he is not a Pam and George Hurst have been mar- “Hurst is what we’re looking for when politician,” Chan said. “The people of ried for 45 years and have lived in Lyn- it comes to public officials.” Lynnwood need someone [who’s not a nwood for over 27 years. Their four politician].” children all graduated from Lynnwood The two-term Lynnwood City Council- High School and the Hursts attend man currently serves as council presi- Hurst reflected that the event went well Lynnwood’s Creekside Church. dent. Hurst sits on the Puget Sound and was lighthearted which made it dif- Regional Council Executive Board and ferent from “typical political kickoffs.” Hurst graduated from the University of serves as the Lynnwood Planning. Washington with a bachelor’s degree Commission Liaison. He has sat on “I was able to tell people what I’ve and earned a Master’s Degree from the various boards and committees in the been able to do a city councilman with University of North Carolina in Chap- past like the Community Transit Board concrete examples,” Hurst said. el Hill. He’s a 30+ year veteran of the and was the Chairman of the Lyn- commercial lighting industry and re- nwood/Fire District 1 Regional Fire The campaign will host two separate cently retired his real estate broker li- Authority Planning Committee. meet and greets at Lynndale Park on cense. Olympic View Drive July 24th and Past candidates and current elected of- August 28th. Lynnwood resident Rick Michels ficials were present at the kickoff like hasn’t been politically involved in former Lynnwood City Council candi- For more information on George Hurst years but supports Hurst because he date Rosamaria Graziani, former 32nd and to support his campaign visit his believes Hurst is a man of integrity Legislative District state senator Mar- website https://www.hurst4lynnwood. who will prevent Lynnwood from be- ilyn Chase, and current South County com/ or his Facebook https://www. coming “Seattle North.” Fire Commissioner David Chan, who facebook.com/hurst4lynnwood/. 06 Lynnwood Times JULY 07, 2021 me? Ask a group of graduating college students. No doubt mom will be there at the graduation ceremony. Will Dad?

The desire to have the father’s secure presence at the time one has achieved one milestone and is launching onto the next is worth more than gold. It is a jewel you cannot buy. The calm quiet nod of a father’s approval and trust that says, “You’ve got this!” is priceless. Trust me. I’ve lived it. I know what I’m talking about.

A father’s involvement can make the difference between success and frustration or failure. Children with a father’s investment of his personal involvement are:

39% more likely to earn mostly As in school 45% less likely to repeat a grade 60% less likely to be suspended or expelled By Paul Ellis, CIMA®, Ellis Michael Irvin lament that in the black a unique vision for their children and 2x as likely to go to college and find Wealth Management community, and particularly for black strengthen their confidence for their stable employment after high school professional athletes, that the next own future pursuits. 75% less likely to have a teen birth Everywhere you can see advertisements generation were perpetually needing to 80% less likely to spend time in jail[1] designed to sell you something: A “start over” after previous successes. A father’s involvement can make In simple terms, that’s an increase of luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or They weren’t building on the wealth, the difference between success and up to 200% upside, while dramatically the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a and knowledge of that success. frustration or failure reducing the downside. No program has professional service or a perfect smile. that level of success. Ask any financial He said this was partly due to poor In a study regarding higher education, professional – that’s an investment Very few of these items I would financial investments, and partly the U.S. Education Department’s worth making. consider investments. Why? Because because fathers were not being active National Center for Education a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is in the lives of their children. Michael Statistics, states that students of Accepting the Responsibility of to ride in. The more you drive it, the Irvin went on to say that his dream college-educated parents are much Manhood lower its blue book value becomes. was for his own successful ceiling to more likely to pursue and complete a become his children’s floor, so they college degree than their peers whose Malcolm X once said, “Husband Technology is surpassed every year by could build on that success as a family. parents did not attend college. means you are taking care of your newer, more powerful and relatively wife, father means you are taking care cheaper technology. Not merely wanting to make it and According to Grace Bird’s article, of your children…you are accepting leave his family for selfish pursuits, and The Impact of Parents’ Education the responsibilities of manhood.” The Who still uses a palm pilot, or a 412k now older and more mature, Michael Levels, “One-third of first-generation responsibility of manhood creates an Mac on a daily basis? A few people wanted to be purposefully involved in students dropped out of college after unshakeable confidence in success. perhaps, but these devices are not the lives of children and grandchildren, three years, compared to 14 percent of The pride of watching children grow, considered investments. An investment and to pass on knowledge he has their peers whose parents had earned become wise and strong is well that grows in value or reproduces over gained. He escaped ‘the hood’ and had a degree. About two-thirds of the deserved. It takes a lifetime – and can time is seen as a good investment. An no plans for either himself or his family children of college graduates were set last for generations. It’s a legacy that investment that declines or deteriorates to return to that old address. to graduate on time three years after will live on. It’s the best of you and it’s is seen as a bad investment. We enrolling, compared to 48 percent of real wealth. often hear that real estate is a good That is the dream of many Americans: first-generation students.” investment. It may be. A better life for themselves and their While not glorified on television, children. That dream is achieved by Attending college is important. behind the scenes real investors are The price of a single-family residence actively investing in your children and Finishing is the point. The support of a taking care of their holdings. The has definitely risen dramatically since your family life, not merely pursuing parent who has gone before can make farmer waters and takes care of his the last economic downturn. more things. the difference, especially if that support is coming from a father. Don’t believe Continued PAGE 08 >> According to the Northwest Multiple In a recent Wall Street Journal article Listing Service and R1 Washington, a entitled, “The Rise of Baseball’s national network of independent real Second-Generation Players,” estate agents and brokerages, in April discussing the rise in 2nd and even 2021, Snohomish County home prices 3rd generation athletes, it is noted that were in up excess 15.5% compared to some children of professional athletes last year, selling for a median price of – who have been around their parents $475K. Since 2012 homes prices have during their careers have, outside of risen 100% in market value. their DNA, another advantage in their athletic and life pursuits. The article Of course, that is since the bottom of affirms: the market – after average prices had plummeted more than 30% – and some It stands to reason that youngsters who much more than 40% in a short time. grow up around pro athletes pick up cues on how they behave. They [the Those who lived through that downturn children of professional athletes] do learned a very powerful lesson; real get vivid, up-close views of their dads estate can go down as well as up! and their dads’ teammates—the best in the world at a particular set of skills. It has also been said that a house does not equal a home. I would argue that a “Of course, you and I can watch the real investment is not the roof and the same guys on TV or video, but the yard, but rather what is under the roof. effect is not the same,” says Dr. Marco Life. Family life, and the investment of Iacoboni. “For reasons we don’t fully fatherhood. understand, watching a screen doesn’t activate our minds the same way. It’s An investment of time or money is an the difference between a face-to-face investment of yourself and effort. It meeting and a Zoom call. Our brains comes from your labor, your wisdom, are built for direct experience.”[1] your creativity. It is part of your life. Children are that and more! Of course, this is not limited to professional sports. You don’t have to Build on Success as a Family be wealthy, or a professional athlete, to be a positive model for children. But I once heard Hall of Fame football star exposure to professionals can provide JULY 07, 2021 Lynnwood Times 07 By GEORGE FTIKAS JR

A few weeks ago, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna applied for full FDA approval for their COVID-19 vaccines. The two pharmaceutical companies, along with Janssen of Johnson & Johnson, have been able to provide COVID vaccines to the American public due to Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA.

With many questioning the safety of the vaccines and the EUA process, it felt pertinent to compile some information on the subject.

What is an Emergency Use Authorization?

Pfizer was the first to get emergency use- authori zation for their COVID vaccine back in December, with Moderna receiving authorization a week later and Johnson & Johnson following suit in February.

According to the FDA, EUA “may allow the use of unapproved medical products, or unapproved uses of “We have more data on vaccine safety than with any Hopkins released a collection of myths being busted approved medical products in an emergency to di- other vaccine, even before the review of the full ap- by two doctors. The whole piece is educational, but a agnose, treat, or prevent serious or life-threatening proval,” Moss said. common myth seen online is that the vaccine infects diseases or conditions when certain statutory criteria the recipient with COVID-19. The Johns Hopkins have been met, including that there are no adequate, This phase 3 Moss mentions is where a vaccine is doctors refute this, writing: approved, and available alternatives.” administered to thousands of participants from broad demographic groups in randomized, controlled clin- “The two authorized mRNA vaccines instruct your It is important to note that one of said criteria are ical trials. Because of emergency declarations, some cells to reproduce a protein that is part of the SARS- clinical trials and studies. This means they are still re- testing steps were done on overlapping schedules CoV-2 coronavirus, which helps your body recognize quired for emergency use authorization and are only rather than consecutively. and fight the virus, if it comes along.” valid if conducted according to FDA standards. Vaccine Truths & Myths Even Snohomish Health District (SnoHD) got in on Dr. William Moss, the executive director of the In- this one, tweeting: “COVID-19 vaccines don’t give ternational Vaccine Access Center at Johns Hopkins There are plenty of myths surrounding the COVID-19 you COVID. The vaccines don’t contain the virus it- Bloomberg School of Public Health, spoke about vaccines, ranging from valid concerns to claims that self, so you cannot catch the virus from the vaccine.” some of the differences between EUA and full ap- sound like articles from The Onion: looking at you, proval in an interview with ABC News. magnet theory. The claim that the COVID-19 vac- Vaccination Progress cine will magnetize the recipient is reminiscent of Moss told ABC that while “both authorization and the late James Randi, magician and psychic skep- As of June 22, the CDC estimates that 150.5 million approval are rigorous processes that look at the safe- tic, debunking claims of a magnetic man. For those people—or roughly 53% of those 12 and older—are ty and efficacy of a vaccine,” time is a key factor. unfamiliar, after applying some talcum powder, the fully vaccinated throughout the US. SnoHD reports Authorization requires “at least two months of fol- so-called magnetic man could no longer stick metal over 833,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines adminis- low-up data from phase 3 clinical trials” whereas ap- objects to himself. tered and over 396,000 people being fully vaccinat- proval needs at least six months of follow-up. In terms of other, more reasonable claims, Johns Continued PAGE 08 >> 08 Lynnwood Times JULY 07, 2021 from page 1 CLASS OF 2021 Lynnwood High School celebrated ences with racism. and most importantly the friends made their commencement ceremony the and all the mentors who offered their school bands played Elgar’s Pomp and following day. She recited a quote by Bob Marley, “If encouragement along the way. Circumstance as the classes, in their the people that are trying to make this black caps, gowns, and shawls, filled “The class of 2021 is a wonderful class world worse are not taking a day off He urged students to spend more time the seats in the middle of the track field that will always hold a special place how can I? Light up the dark.” in the real world than virtual ones, to enshrouded by evergreens. in the hearts of the Lynnwood High spend time listening and learning from Community. This class demonstrated “We shouldn’t rest a day to make our people who are different, and to spend The bleachers were filled with proud tremendous resilience, grit, and empa- future a better place to be in because time fighting for the rights for those families and friends as commenters on thy. I have no doubt this special group we are the ones to light up the dark- “who have less power than you do.” the virtual YouTube live feed shared of students will continue to do amazing ness,” Ha continued. their congratulations to loved ones. things as they graduate and move into Elected student speaker Esther Him- the next step of their life’s journey. Go, Valedictorian Tyler Tran then took the melfarb reflected on her time at Lyn- Teacher Robbie Rutherford took to the Royals!” Michael Piper, Lynnwood mic nwood High School, from the friends podium to commence the ceremony for High School Principal, shared with the made, the dances attended, and the Meadowdale. Lynnwood Times. “It’s been a journey, to say the least. memories formed she will never forget. We had a snowmageddon, quarantine, “Tonight is the celebration of the com- Lynnwood Senior Austen Schneider quarantine the sequel, and then hybrid “We sit on this field together to cele- pletion of thirteen years of schooling mesmerized the crowd with his jazzy but…but that didn’t stop us so I’m not brate what we’ve done and what we’ve for our graduates,” Rutherford began rendition of the National Anthem on sure what can at this point.” become,” Himmelfarb reflected. while acknowledging the faculty and tenor saxophone before Gary Noble, staff. Edmonds School Board Director, took Tran, who turns 18 in less than a week, Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas the mic first thanking the crowd for continued to say he wants to contin- shared the following statement to the Caps were removed while the band voting for the levy in April. ue enjoying the childish things in life, Lynnwood Times on the Class of 2021. played the National Anthem. Valedic- using children’s cartoons to represent torian Alex Hernandez Marquez took “This levy is so important with approx- how adults miss being a child so “why “I want to congratulate all of our grad- the mic to reflect his experiences from imately half of our schools being over not revel in it?” uates on their achievements! Over football games to remote learning. 50 years old it is really important”, the past 15 months of the COVID-19 Noble began. “And for you seniors I “I feel like there’s a pretty intense nar- pandemic, our seniors have shown re- “We are officially done with zoom just want to briefly urge you to become rative for high school students to grow silience, time and time again. I am so meetings and ready to begin the next life-long learners. up,” Tran said. proud of each and everyone of them. phase of our lives, whether that is pur- My hope is they go out in the world suing a higher education or other aspi- “What’s happened to you up until now, Ton Cady, Social Studies teacher, then with all they learned, and make a dif- rations,” Hernandez Marquez said. through the last twelve or thirteen took the podium to share his thought ference. Congratulations to the Class years, you’ve had an education but the on the importance of time. of 2021.” Valedictorian Sierra Moll then mourn- difference has been that your - educa ed the time lost due to a year of remote tion has been prescribed by a bunch of “Tonight, your past, your present, and The Foundation for Edmonds School learning, but celebrated the growth that adults that told you what you needed your future are all on our minds as we District has awarded $138,000 in the 2021 class had in isolation. to learn. celebrate graduation during this com- post-secondary scholarships to 55 mencement ceremony. It’s your time… graduating seniors at six Edmonds While she mentioned that the past year “The difference now, once you grad- spend it wisely,” Cady said. School District schools. forced each student to grow up sep- uate high school, the choice becomes arately from one another, being the yours. So, I urge you to make those Cady continued to say the memories The Hazel and Morris Miller Memo- graduating class of 2021 will always choices wisely.” of high school students will have in rial Scholarship of $5,000 was award- be the thread that keeps each other tied the future will probably not be the as- ed to Zoey Morris and Tyler Sutton of to one another. Valedictorian Ji-won Ha shared a story signments or distant learning, but the Meadowdale HS and Sierra James and about how, as a young kid, she enjoyed clubs joined, the teams competed in, Charles Chambers of LHS. “No amount of time apart can ever watching the film Finding Nemo be- taken that away from us,” Moll said. cause “in a way it reflected [her] life”. “The world is going to be shaped by our brilliance…Because you don’t sur- “Let’s just say I had a lot of obstacles. vive and grow from 464 days of school I was raised by a single mom and was shutdowns, state lockdowns and zoom protected under her unconditional love. classes without having all of the above. My life was great but one day I learned Here’s to the next 464 days and beyond I would have to spend six hours away - let’s go show the world what we’re from her embrace to go to a place made of.” called school.”

The school orchestra and choir stunned Ha shared her experiences with school, the crowd with a chilling, yet uplifting learning social and educational skills performance showcasing the artistic that would further her dream of becom- talents of the school. ing a veterinarian, and personal experi- from page 7 COVID VACCINE “We are still seeing substantial num- ed. SnoHD estimated that 56% of those bers of people getting vaccinated, but 12 or older are now fully vaccinated, it’s not the surge we had early on,” putting Snohomish County slightly Snohomish County Executive said ahead of the national average. during the briefing.

Earlier this month, Governor Inslee an- “Early on, we got all the low hanging nounced a vaccine lottery in an effort to fruit and now we’re trying to reach the increase vaccination rates, as any vac- harder to reach people. People who are cinated Washington State resident is hesitant, less available to go to mass eligible to win. However, the measure clinics… so naturally those numbers hasn’t appeared to have increased vac- come down,” Dr. Spitters said. “But cination numbers, according to SnoHD we still vaccinated 25,000 people last Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters during week. We want to see that continue.” a Snohomish County Health Briefing. from page 6 FATHERHOOD We often hear it said that we stand crops; the timepiece collector takes on the shoulders of those who went care of his clocks, the landlord takes before. There are no bigger shoulders care of his property and fathers have than that of dad and grandad. We are, the opportunity to take care of and bless in many ways, the answered invested their children. Teach them. Tote the prayers of our great grandparents. Let’s bag. Tell them you love them. Literally keep that investment going. Best of pronounce a blessing over them and all, you don’t have to be rich. You just let them hear you. Share your wisdom have to be present. “The Investment of and coach them through the challenges Fatherhood” – it’s a legacy worthy of they face, now and later. our soul.